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By Matt Crossman Decision-makers have been urged to take a long-term view, doing more to plan and invest in local jobs and roads, amid revelations that Sunbury has one of the least accessible job markets in Melbourne’s north. A statewide 250-page study by urban planners SGS found jobs are increasingly located in or near the CBD, leading to a widening gulf between those able to afford inner city housing and those forced to take a long and frustrating commute from outer suburbs. Melbourne’s worst social and economic disadvantage is also on these fringes, with higher rates of chronic disease, mental health problems, domestic violence and other crime. Sunbury was rated as having the second-worst access to jobs within a 30-minute radius of the CBD, with only Nillumbik faring poorer. The detailed study will be used by Infrastructure Victoria to rank the state’s most-needed major projects. Sunbury-based Hume councillor Jack Medcraft said the city-centric nature of modern employment was due to a lack of vision by successive governments in the wake of the collapse of manufacturing. ‘‘The trouble with all governments is they only plan for an election period,’’ he said. ‘‘They just don’t have the long-term vision of our forefathers.’’ Cr Medcraft said leaders should plan and invest in projects to tap into what towns like Sunbury already had to offer. ‘‘Look at tourism, all of Sunbury’s history – what Hume has got in its city isn’t really being exploited.’’ Cr Medcraft said a major Aboriginal arts and culture centre offering guided tours to tourists getting off planes at

Melbourne Airport was among ideas worth exploring. Links with China, including closer sister city arrangements, should also be pursued, he said. ‘‘What is happening within the service industry, tourism, technology and IT – they’re the things that are going to be the businesses of tomorrow,’’ he said. ‘‘It can be done. We’ve just got to be a bit smarter.’’ Sunbury Business Association president Michael Osborne wants more proactive planning of employment centres, carparks and roads. ‘‘We’ve got to do more to encourage people to shop locally because that will bring more employers, leading to more local jobs,’’ he said. ‘‘With our projected growth, they’ve gotta start creating the infrastructure now, instead of always playing catch up.’’ Hume council will write to the state government, urging it to build the longmooted Bulla bypass, after a motion moved by Cr Jack Ogilvie last week. The state government has previously said VicRoads has plans to reserve land to link Melbourne Airport and a future outer metro ring road, including a bypass of Bulla. But Cr Ogilvie said that after a spate of recent incidents, including at Bulla’s crash-prone bridge, the time to act was now. ‘‘It’s no good looking at it after all this growth in 10 years,’’ he said. ‘‘The Macedon Ranges is growing, too, and all that traffic comes past Sunbury.’’ The council has urged motorists to vent their frustrations in the RACV’s outer metropolitan Growing Pains survey before its March 30 deadline. More than 23,000 vehicles use the single-lane road to and from Melbourne Airport daily, with more to come as new housing comes online around the town.

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Bravehearts act on instinct Three men from Sunbury and the Macedon Ranges have been recognised for their bravery after putting the safety of others before their own. David Key (pictured) helped rescue four people as a member of a police air wing crew on Black Saturday. Chris Meacham and Lucas Dowson were awarded bravery medals after saving the life of Mr Meacham’s young son in the face of an out-ofcontrol vehicle. All three say they acted on instinct. Mr Key, who was involved in 1500 rescues during a 28-year career, says experience also played a large part in his responses. ‘‘You just concentrate on your job, go back to your training and your drills,’’ he says. ‘‘You tell yourself to focus, stay calm … you can’t be there running around in circles.’’ ■ Stories: page 8

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Fall in family violence continues By Matt Crossman and Alexandra Laskie

burglaries jumped from 221 to 242. Assaults went up from 187 to 214, and weapons offences from 85 to 101. There were 33 reports of number plates being stolen in the Macedon Ranges, up from 17, which reflected a statewide trend. In Hume, overall crime went up 14.9 per cent to 20,536 offences. Arrests for drug use and possession leapt 55 per cent to 959, while for dealing and trafficking they rose 50 per cent to 184. Weapons and explosives arrests increased from 2116 to 2635. Acting Inspector Phil Nash said Hume police were cracking down on drug offenders, especially in and around Sunbury.

18 per cent, to 267. Police inspector Ryan Irwin said police hoped that a zero tolerance approach was paying off. ‘‘If it continues that way, it’s great,’’ Inspector Irwin said. ‘‘Quite often, family violence involves repeat offenders. Hopefully, by charging people with breaches of orders and bringing them before the courts, we’re stopping them before it gets to the stage of assault.’’ Overall crime in the Macedon Ranges was up 4.7 per cent to 2273 offences. Drug use and possession figures remained relatively stable, while those for property damage (220 to 188) and arson, including illegal burnoffs, went down (49 to 32). The number of

Theft from motor vehicles, drug use and possession, and breaches of court orders continue to be major drivers of crime in Sunbury and the Macedon Ranges, new Crime Statistics Agency data reveals. But annual figures released on Thursday show the rate of family violence in the Macedon Ranges dropped almost 10 per cent last year, continuing a recent trend. The area’s family violence rate fell from 916 offences per 100,000 people to 827. However, the number of orders being breached went up

‘‘Hume is a fast-growing area and the statistics are reflective of that growth,’’ he said. “[In relation to drugs] we’re arresting more people and doing some great work, especially in Sunbury under Senior Sergeant Tim Douglas.” Hume’s assault, arson and property damage figures remained stable, but burglary increased 16.7 per cent to 2186 incidents. The number of thefts from motor vehicles went up almost 20 per cent to 2387. Total thefts jumped from 5796 to 6517. The family violence rate in Hume went up 3.4 per cent to 1565 per 100,000 people. Breaches of orders in Hume increased 24 per cent to 2635.

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Hundreds of cars ranging from vintage classics to contemporary racers will be put on show at Sunbury’s Langama Park on Good Friday to raise money for the Royal Children’s Hospital appeal. After collecting more than $8000 last year, organisers of the annual Kruze 4 Kids family fun day hope to smash the $10,000 barrier this time around. Spokesman Brad Radclyffe says Australia’s only Transformers Camaro and a seven-foot-tall Optimus Prime will attract the attention of children, who will also enjoy pony rides, a petting zoo, jumping castle and face-painting for a gold coin donation. Mr Radclyffe says the event has grown considerably since starting in 2011. ‘‘Our first event we had about 19 cars, now we’re targeting 800,’’ he said. Having spent a lot of time in the hospital as a child with diabetes, he says the appeal is a great way to help kids affected by a range of conditions. ‘‘There’s so many charities out there, but this is probably the one cause where you can help them all,’’ he said. For the same cause, Gisborne’s Listen to Your Body gym, in Brantome Street, will hold a ‘‘super session’’ from 8.30am. Members and guests will take part in a one-hour fitness class, inspired by Gisborne’s Harrison McDonald, 8, who was born with congenital heart problems and has regular tests at the hospital. Registration is from 8.15am. Cost: $10 members; $20 non-members. Details: 5420 7727 As well, firefighters and SES members will hit the streets of towns including Sunbury, Gisborne, Macedon, Woodend, Romsey, Kyneton and Newham to rattle tins for the appeal. Sunbury firefighters will be at Galaxy Land Park in Jacksons Hill, handing out Easter eggs from 1-2pm.

A new lobby group has put Macedon Ranges councillors on notice ahead of October’s local government elections. Ranges Citizens for Open Government cites public anger over planning decisions as sparking an unprecedented appetite in the community for change. Formed late last year, the group wants to give prospective candidates the support they need to run effective campaigns. Group member and prospective south ward candidate Jamie Byron said there was a never-before-seen level of angst fuelled by the council’s recent record, especially in relation to planning. ‘‘There’s been a real lack of consistency,’’ he said. ‘There’s been a range of decisions that have been pretty outrageous over the past four years. “The fact it took the formation of a community group to stop development at Hanging Rock is a disgrace in itself. The proposed development in Macedon behind the pub again had to be shut down by the community. “Coles Express in Woodend is another example.’’ Mr Byron said people were also alarmed by the council’s processes for community consultation, which he said often amounted to the council ‘‘hand-picking’’ certain community groups for talks. ‘‘They seem to only be prepared to do the bare minimum,’’ he said. ‘‘People are now coming together and saying we can do better for our community. Instead of standing on the sidelines, they are prepared to stand up.’’

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Push for community hub By Matt Crossman Sunbury residents are being urged to sign a petition calling on the state government to reacquire the town’s decommissioned university site at Jacksons Hill. The Sunbury Asylum Alliance, which hopes to turn the former Victoria University (VU) site into a thriving community hub with space for jobs training, youth programs and artists, has joined the Sunbury Community Progress Association to urge the government to stop the land being sold off for housing. Residential development has been among the possibilities floated for the site, which was the historic home of Sunbury’s 19th century asylum for people deemed to be mentally impaired. The land and buildings were handed over to VU in the 1990s. The university closed its Sunbury campus in 2009. Parts of the site are being used by community groups including radio station 3NRG and Boilerhouse Theatre Company. Alliance spokeswoman Alison Cunningham said dozens of people had already requested copies of the petition. ‘‘We want it back in the state’s hands so it can be preserved for community use,” she said. “If they sell it, it could be lost forever. Public pressure is the only way it’s going to end up back in public hands.’’ Opposition leader Matthew Guy, who visited the site on Friday, said if it was not kept as an education facility, the community should be allowed to decide its future use. Western Metropolitan Liberal MP Bernie Finn has warned state Planning Minister Richard Wynne against changing planning permits or zones for the site. Earlier this month, Mr Finn told Parliament

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the former asylum and surrounding land should not be allowed to be carved up. ‘‘One idea the community does not support is the prospect of selling the land for housing and losing the unique opportunity this site offers,’’ he said. VU marketing and external relations executive director Rob Brown said the

university was working with Hume council to determine a use for the site to ‘‘enable a tertiary presence to be retained in Sunbury’’. A spokeswoman for Mr Wynne did not respond by deadline. The alliance hopes to submit thousands of signatures to the Parliament by the end of April. Details: email scpa0315@gmail.com

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People have a rare chance to see Hanging Rock under the stars as part of Macedon Ranges council’s annual camp-out. Campers can enjoy a barbecue, sit back and take in the picturesque surrounds, even try to spot nocturnal wildlife during a guided night walk. Mayor Graham Hackett expects there will be plenty of interest in the April 2-3 event, especially from young ones. ‘‘[Kids are] amazed by what they can see on night-time walks in the bush,’’ he says. ‘‘At Hanging Rock, you’ve got all sorts of native animals living there. From wombats and echidnas through to possums and kangaroos – campers will have the chance to spot at least one or two.’’ SES members will put on a barbecue dinner and breakfast for a small fee. Fees: $21 adults; $12.50 children; $54 family. Bookings essential. Details: 5421 1468 or www.mrsc.vic.gov.au/CampOut

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Macedon MP Mary-Anne Thomas has called on Sports Minister John Eren to support Lancefield community’s 20-year push for a skate park. Macedon Ranges council approved designs for the south-east corner of Lancefield Park, budgeting $130,000 for works.

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like extra support for teachers in the classroom and special reading programs for kids falling behind,” Ms Chesters said. Figures provided by Labor MPs show Sunbury College stands to lose at least $1 million in funding promised under the fifth and sixth years of the national agreement. Gisborne Secondary College and Sunbury Downs College will be at least $900,000 and $700,000 worse off, respectively, while Kyneton Secondary College stands to lose at least $600,000. Other schools affected by withdrawn

Labor MPs have slammed the federal government’s failure to commit to the final two years of Gonski education reforms, saying $39.7 million will be ripped out of Sunbury and Macedon Ranges schools. McEwen MP Rob Mitchell, Bendigo MP Lisa Chesters and state Macedon MP Mary-Anne Thomas said the government’s decision would leave the average state school almost $500,000 worse off. “This is precious funding that pays for things

funding include Sunbury and Macedon Ranges Specialist School ($700,000) and New Gisborne, Sunbury Heights, Goonawarra and Kismet Park primary schools (all $300,000). Many others stand to lose between $100,000 and $200,000. In a speech to the Independent Schools Council of Australia last week, federal Education Minister Simon Birmingham blasted state Labor for having the ‘‘gall’’ to complain when it, itself had failed to invest. ‘‘The federal per-student funding for students in state government schools is 66 per

cent higher, in real terms, than 10 years ago,’’ he said. Gisborne Secondary College principal Andrew Robertson said while it was hard to quantify how much the school stood to lose, ‘‘the big years were always the fifth and sixth’’. He said the extra Gonski money would have gone towards more quality maths teachers, extra tuition and reducing class sizes. ‘‘State schools do a lot of heavy lifting. Any money that does comes through is going to be well used.’’ – with The Age

A blessing service, heritage talk, thanksgiving feast and musical performances will be part of celebrations marking the 150th anniversary of Malmsbury’s St John the Evangelist Anglican Church this Saturday. Vicar Ian Howarth says past and present parishioners and people from Malmsbury and local towns, including Drummond, Lauriston and Taradale, will attend events including a sung service, which features a combined Macedon Ranges choir, at 10.30am. Later, Reverend Canon Graham Snell and Robyn Snell, great grand-daughter of the church’s architect, will conduct a tour of St John’s. A village feast at 6pm will be followed by an Easter vigil, lead by Bendigo Bishop Andrew Curnow, at 7.30pm. Details: goo.gl/s8Wrvq

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A Sunbury police sergeant who helped rescue four people trapped in a Kinglake West house on Black Saturday says he was simply doing his job. David Key, who recently retired after almost 30 years with the police air wing service, has been recognised with a medal and bar for acts of bravery in hazardous circumstances. An air wing crew flew a helicopter to Coombs Road after reports that people were trapped by a firestorm surrounding the property. ‘‘This property, where there were four people, was surrounded on three sides, but we felt like we had enough time to get one or two out,’’ Mr Key said. “I went down on the winch to get the first one out and she said, ‘I’m not leaving without my dog’.’’ Mr Key put the dog between them, but it panicked and ran away after they were hit by a strong gust full of embers. ‘‘She jumped off to get the dog and then the cable I was on went slack,’’ he said. “The helicopter was actually sinking because there wasn’t enough air.’’ The helicopter flew to a safer position, while Mr Key disconnected himself and helped the residents into vehicles. A horse trotted beside a car as the helicopter led the convoy to safety. ‘‘The fire was pretty much right on the property at this stage,’’ Mr Key said. ‘‘The helicopter guided us out to a clearing, away from the path of the fire.’’

Two Macedon Ranges mates who pushed a child out of the path of an out-of-control ute have been recognised with bravery medals. Chris Meacham and Lucas Dowson were about to start cutting firewood in a paddock near Wallan on May 4, 2014, when they saw the ute careering down a hill and heading towards their children, who were playing nearby. When Mr Meacham’s son Archie, then 4, froze in the path of the vehicle, the pair raced to sweep him out of harm’s way.

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Both Mr Meacham and Mr Dowson were hit by the ute, which had become airborne, and both suffered serious injuries that continue to have a dramatic impact on their lives. Mr Meacham, who recently moved to Bullengarook from Sunbury, said while he had been unable to return to work as an electrician and had to quit as coach of his beloved Sunbury Kangaroos, it was impossible to put a price on the life of his boy. ‘‘I just had a feeling that day that something wasn’t right,’’ the father of four said. ‘‘We went anyway and were setting up to start cutting wood … next thing we knew this Hilux was coming straight for us, breaking through trees. ‘‘Archie was just star-struck … he was just frozen, staring at the car. ‘‘We both dropped our chainsaws and sort of swept him up from either side. Archie popped up in the air and the car hit me and Lucas.’’

Chris Meacham and son Archie with mate Lucas Dowson. (Joe Mastroianni)

Mr Meacham sustained serious injuries, including to a shoulder and knee. He continues to have experimental surgery in the hope of regaining proper movement. Mr Dowson, who lives in Darraweit Guim, received major abdominal injuries, a punctured lung and nerve damage. He was in a wheelchair for three months afterwards.

Both men said the support of family and friends had been crucial. ‘‘If anyone deserves a medal, it’s my wife and my kids,’’ Mr Dowson said. Mr Meacham agreed there had been plenty of ‘‘ups and downs’’ along the way. ‘‘I’ve replayed it a lot, but it is what it is,’’ he said. ‘‘We’ll just keep pushing through.’’

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Easter in Sunbury

Join the Combined Churches of Sunbury for an Easter celebration at the Village Green from 10am on Good Friday or listen live on 3NRG FM. A collection will support refugees in Greece.

Golfing fun for kids

Kids are invited to a free beginners clinic at Goonawarra Golf Club on Tuesday, April 5. Golf instructor Carol Leaney will walk boys and girls through the basics from 10am. The club is holding one- or two-day workshops on April 5 and 6. Bookings essential. ■ 0407 331 399

Pick up a bargain and sample fine local produce at the next Lancefield Farmers Market. It’s in High Street from 9am-1pm this Saturday ■ 0487 444 090

Kyneton celebration

A sausage sizzle and family day will be held in Kyneton as part of Autism Awareness Month activities. The event will feature face-painting, raffles, a jumping castle and more. At Mechanics Reserve, Mollison Street, from 11.30am-2pm on Saturday, April 2. ■ 0411 444 447

Sunbury outing

Check out plants, produce, hot food, coffee, face-painting and car boot sales at the next Sunbury market, at the community centre in Elizabeth Drive from 9am-2pm on Saturday, April 2. ■ 0400 907 793

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Macedon Ranges arthritis support

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African musical magic

Badminton invitation

Macedon Ranges Arthritis Peer Support Group meets at Woodend Neighbourhood House from 1-3pm on the first Monday of every month. At 47 Forest Street. ■ 0411 116 711 Masterful drumming, evocative tunes and mind-blowing songs will be on display when the Ubuntu African choir performs in Sunbury on Tuesday, April 12. At Salesian College from 7pm. Cost: $20, children $10. ■ www.kwaya.org

Football identity and domestic violence activist Phil Cleary will speak at the Twilight School in Sunbury on Wednesday, April 20. Rupertswood Mansion, 6pm. Cost: $10 ■ 9744 0085 Sunbury Ladies Bat’a’rouge Club welcomes new members for badminton. Boardman Stadium, 9.45am-noon every Monday during school terms. First day free; regular cost $8. Child minding available. ■ 0409 256 123

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Come and see us at our Stall and learn more about our School of Hair & Beauty Take some ME-TIME and enjoy some pampering with hand, neck and shoulder massages Enjoy the parade from 12.30 on Saturday 19th March with a special Presentation put together by the creative talents of our students with their very special and colourful Carnivale theme.

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Imaging clinic takes new place uptown T

he opening of Lake Imaging’s new practice in Horne Street, Sunbury, is slated for Monday, April 4 … and manager Chris Proctor and the team – and patients – are very excited. “We’re moving from Riddell Road,” Chris says, “and the new building will house technology and offer services currently unavailable to the Sunbury community. “It could be the biggest improvement in local medical services for some time.” Locals passing along Horne Street towards the end of February may have seen the MRI unit being craned into the new building. The unit is now safely secured in its new home, with the finishing touches being put on the room housing it.

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new practice to all of our Sunbury patients,” says Chris. “A community the size of Sunbury has been crying out for a facility and technology such as this for a long time, and we’re excited to be able provide it.”

In addition to showcasing the new practice and its state-of-the-art equipment, Chris is looking forward to patients being met by the clinic’s long-term resident, ‘Manuella’ the Mexican walking fish – her brand-new home is just inside the door.

Lake Imaging, 17 Horne Street, Sunbury. Opens 8.30am-6pm Monday-Friday and 8am-noon Saturday. Inquiries: 9744 5344

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A first for Sunbury, the MRI will complete the range of medical imaging services available, reducing the need for patients to travel to the city for their medical imaging. The MRI unit will operate alongside a range of new equipment, including the latest 128-slice CT scanner, 3D mammography and digital radiography. Recently replaced ultrasound and bone densitometry systems will be relocated from the current site, which will close its doors once the new practice opens. “We just can’t wait to finally open the doors and show off the fresh, welcoming

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the biggest improvement in local medical services

Opening 4th April Continuing to provide access to the regions widest range of radiology services, with a full time on-site Radiologist. Serving the Sunbury Community for over 20 Years Our Services available: • CT (Bulk Billed) • MRI • 3D Mammography • Digital X-ray • DEXA / Bone Density • Dental Imaging (Bulk Billed) • Ultrasound (including 4D) • Echocardiography Referrals from all radiology providers accepted.

Concession card holders are bulk billed for most services where a Medicare rebate is available

Lake Imaging Sunbury • 17-19 Horne Street Sunbury • 9744 5344 www.lakeimaging.com.au 11 SUNBURY & MACEDON RANGES STAR WEEKLY \ MARCH 22, 2016

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Rug up, it’s the coolest carpet store S

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unbury Carpet Court’s new owners, Peter and Christine Taylor, put The Block’s Darren Palmer on the floor. Okay, it’s actually the gorgeously textured Provincial Lane rug collection by Darren. And that’s just one of the many quality offerings from this recently-opened store. Just as they do in their four other Carpet Court shops in Gisborne, Bendigo, Kyneton and Kerang, this busy pair has everything in stock for a successful foray into new carpet, floorboards, laminate, vinyl, tiles and blinds. Christine says they have some beautiful carpets and floorboards.

a wonderful range that taps into all the new looks “We have a wonderful range that taps into all the new looks and different textures,” she says. “The colour palette is right en pointe, in shades of latte, mocha, soft and deep charcoals, and greys, some with a hint of blue. “Oak, naturals and deepest charcoal are among the popular looks our hardwood timbers reflect, and bamboo comes in shades ranging from naturals and limed white to vintage grey and brushed antique. Floorboards and planks are a lovely anchor to many home styles.” A good selection of vinyl flooring, the family-practical version of the timber look, couples with a collection of tiles in shades that complement today’s look – as do

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blinds and plantation shutters. All installations are done by qualified tradesmen, who have been in the game for more than a decade. Peter and Christine especially enjoy helping their customers choose wisely and chatting about ideas. “We both value getting to know our customers and hearing about their

projects,” Peter says. “Sometimes they know exactly what they want … they’ve done their research and know we can deliver the product. “Others are happy to be guided and be invited to explore options. “Every one of our team is people-focused and they have heaps of professional tips to pass on.”

For the rest of March and throughout April, the Carpet Court crew will be giving away vacuum cleaners with any flooring installations. Carpet Court, 4/57-59 Horne Street, Sunbury. Inquiries: 9740 7777 or email info@carpetcourtsunbury.com.au

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Godings and Kubota - a perfect team A

plumber, digging a trench on a construction site, finds his Godings-purchased Kubota excavator has broken down. He needs a part replaced in a hurry because the breakdown has brought the whole site to a screeching halt. What can he do to get things moving again – and fast? The answer, says Goding’s owner Adrian Williams, is their fully equipped service fleet. “That plumber is a wise man. He not only bought his excavator from us, but he also owns a Kubota, the best machinery around,” he says.

That plumber is a wise man … Kubota, the best machinery brand around “We can have a fully trained mechanic to the site in no time, solve the issue and have everyone on site back to work.” Godings crew of mechanics gets ongoing training and they’re right on top of things. They also have access to the full set of diagnostic tools and a complete range of spare parts, along with providing top-notch machinery servicing. The Kubota label appears on most of the product range – compact track loaders, mowers, generators and excavator buckets and attachments, including auger drive units. Godings is the only authorised Kubota dealer to meet machinery needs in the construction industry located in

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Melbourne’s west. Adrian says he and the team are very customer-focused, before and after a sale. He also values hearing good stories from his customers. “It could be a concreter who’s just bought his first piece of Kubota machinery, perhaps a compact track loader. When we

see him down the track he tells us how rapt he is with the machine and how it’s made work on sites just that bit easier. Or a civil contractor whose work on housing estates has been a dream run, with his Kubota machinery proving incredibly reliable and his team pleased with the efficiency.” Adrian intends Godings to be the

construction industry’s destination of choice … and all the right elements are in place to make sure Godings is exactly that place. Godings, 2129 Western Highway, Rockbank. Opens 8am-5pm Monday-Friday and 8am-noon Saturday. Inquiries: 9747 1359 or rockbank@godings.com.au

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2129 Western Highway, Rockbank Vic 3335 Phone 03 9747-1359 Fax 03 9747-1274 rockbank@godings.com.au 13 SUNBURY & MACEDON RANGES STAR WEEKLY \ MARCH 22, 2016

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Djerriwarrh Health transforms services C

hange has swept through Djerriwarrh Health Services at Bacchus Marsh. Newly appointed chief executive Andrew Freeman says there has been a major transformation. “The list of ‘new’ is a long one,” he says. “We have new leadership, with Health Minister-appointed Dr John Ballard taking the role of administrator, new staff, new clinical governance, new equipment, new capital investment, and new partnerships with Western Health and Royal Women’s Hospital.

“This reflects rapid change in the growth corridor we service – Melton, Bacchus Marsh and Caroline Springs.” A new staff line-up has Dr Nisha Khot as the director of obstetrics, and Dr Latika Cilly as the staff specialist in obstetrics and gynaecology. Impressive new capital investments include the purchase and installation of eight Philips Avalon foetal monitoring machines, and the construction of a $2.9 million Central Sterile Supply Unit (CSSU) at Bacchus Marsh and Melton Regional Hospital, along with expanded maternity services. “We’re also taking a lead role in the development of a $21 million health centre in the Melton Health Precinct,” says Mr Freeman.

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… an expression of community confidence in Djerriwarrh

“It’s funded by the Victorian state government and, once completed to an early-2018 schedule, will have seven different services under the one roof.” Bacchus Marsh and Melton Regional Hospital, Melton Health, and community health centres in both towns, as well as Caroline Springs, come under the umbrella of Djerriwarrh Health Services. The hospital is a 42-bed acute hospital

with 11 maternity beds, and it performs a range of theatre procedures and provides outpatient and community health care. It has welcomed 153 newborns in the past three months, including 54 in February alone. Mr Freeman says this, along with the 160 new antenatal bookings in January and February, is significant. “We see this as an expression of community confidence in Djerriwarrh.

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“But we’re still looking for feedback and, to this extent, we will soon be inviting nominations from community members to help us continue to build for the future and optimise change at the service.” Djerriwarrh Health Services, 29-35 Grant Street, Bacchus Marsh. Inquiries: 5367 2000

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MOUNT MACEDON 20 Syndicate Road, 3441

GISBORNE 11 Fowler Court, 3437

RT Edgar: 5427 1222

Brad Teal: 5428 2800

Price: $1million+

Private sale

Price: $775,000

Private sale

Built by ‘Jeske’, a well-known local builder, and set on about 3.25 acres, Myoori is about 40 squares of double clinker brick set in gorgeous gardens on the quiet side of Mount Macedon. There are five bedrooms – two with walk-in wardrobes share an en suite, two have built-in wardrobes and one has built-in shelves. Of the numerous living spaces here, there’s a lounge room with a fireplace as well as a separate retreat space. There are timber-lined ceilings and exposed beams in the dining zone. The country-style kitchen includes a walk-in pantry, dishwasher, gas cooktop and a wall oven. There are two courtyards in the grounds, also an outdoor pizza oven and camp fire, as well as a small orchard, vegie garden, a lake with its own boat shed, a chook run and a paddock. The house has electric floor heating as well as wood and gas heating, floor to ceiling windows, and an insulated, remote-controlled double garage.

With a wide street frontage on a block of about 3000 square metres, this quality house has room to spread out inside, and a great pool to gather around outside. Features include dado panelling and Tasmanian oak floors, and there are spacious living areas. The house has a sunken rumpus room-cum-theatre, and there’s a wood fireplace in the lounge room. The dining zone has an open-plan layout while the kitchen has great storage, a dishwasher, electric cooktop and an underbench oven. From the family room, there’s access to an outdoor dining area, which looks over the inground salt water pool. There are three bedrooms here, all with built-in wardrobes, and the main has an en suite. Outside, there’s a large powered workshop with a mezzanine and a separate garden, plus wood sheds. The house has gas central heating, ceiling fans and a split-system, with a remote-controlled double garage alongside. It’s close to schools, the town centre and the Calder.

RIDDELLS CREEK 21 Hudsons Lane, 3431

ROMSEY 6/3 Regan Drive, 3434

Gisborne Real Estate - Macedon Ranges Real Estate: 5428 8895 Price: Contact agent Private sale

Chess Property Consultants: 5429 5544

Price: $349,500

Private sale

With views of the Macedon Ranges, access to town water, and set on about four hectares, this property is on an iconic corner block in Riddells Creek. The house has three bedrooms, two with built-in wardrobes, the main with walk-in wardrobe and a newly installed en suite. A new kitchen has lots of cupboard space, a 900-millimetre cooker and Blanco dishwasher. The separate lounge room overlooks the established garden which features rock walls, colourful bottle-brush shrubs and a date palm tree. There’s lush pasture and well-drained level paddocks, a double carport, double garage with workshop and an open bay shed.

This townhouse set in a quiet complex would be ideal for an investor or a first-home buyer. There are two bedrooms – one with a walk-in wardrobe and an en suite, the other with a built-in wardrobe. The family-meals zone is an open space and the large kitchen has gas cooktop, electric oven, near new dishwasher and large corner pantry. A sliding door leads to an undercover outdoor area fitted with café blinds that looks towards low-maintenance gardens that feature pebbled garden beds. The house has high-quality carpets, window furnishings with pelmets, gas ducted heating, split-system, quality security doors and flyscreens throughout, Colorbond fencing and a single garage with built-in storage and automatic tilt door.

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WOODEND 2 Gwendoline Avenue, 3442 Keatings: 5427 2999

Price: $795,000

Within an amble of the village centre, this large, sophisticated house has a contemporary edge moderated with an inherant elegance – a winning combination when stylishness matters. Pearl-grey wall paint and polished floor tiles juxtapose with classy taupe roman blinds and cedar-framed bifold doors. All look smashing and well put-together in expansive, light-filled rooms. Living zones are plentiful and eminently usable – an open, carpeted lounge room; a big family-meals area; a carpeted rumpus/

Private sale theatre room with a door to a gabled pergola; and a fantastic indoor/outdoor room (glossily tiled) with a gas log fire, and bifolds each side to both the pergola and an extended wooden deck under a grapevine. The sleek kitchen has a stone-topped island bench, large walk-in pantry, lots of drawers and Omega dishwasher and 900mm cooker. The main bedroom, through double doors near front entry, has fitted walk-through wardrobes and a smart en suite with twin basins, big shower and enclosed toilet.

Three more bedrooms are down a second hallway, one with walk-in wardrobe and access to the two-way main bathroom – which further links with a powder room. The laundry has a stack of storage. There’s also a good-sized study, with a wall of fitted storage, and multi-paned french doors to the east-facing side verandah – making it a great office. Gas ducted heating and evaporative cooling tames Woodend’s climate, and there’s a walk-in closet in the entry hall, which stretches back beautifully to give

a glimpse of the outdoor room beyond. Surrounding gardens on the block of about 995 square metres are an attractive mix of sculptural trees – many tall varieties affording privacy – roses, border ornamentals and lawn. And the front, north-facing verandah is one of several spots to take it all in. An integrated, remote-controlled double garage with internal access is a final keynote. Carole Levy

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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 32 Frith Road

Macedon 64 Victoria Street

Attractive home with views & a treasure of a garden! Land Approx. 937m2.

Cottage Charm – Village Position. Land Approx. 1500m2.

Offers 3 bedrms, library/s ary tudy, ary/s tudy ensuite, bathrm, formal lounge/dining, lounge/ kitchen/meals/family overlooking the leafy garden & entertaining area. Character features, high ceilings, bay windows & balcony all add to the charm of this property. Dbl garage & storeroom are a bonus. Walking distance to town – you’ll love it!

Private Sale

Attractive street presence, established garden, easy walking distance to all amenities & great accommodation. 3 bedrms, kitchen/meals/ living rm, lounge, ensuite & family bathrm. Decking/ Decking/ent ertaining space; garage/wo age/ rkshop. age/wo Make this property your own & revel in the convenience & charm of country life.

Private Sale Details:

$645,000

Offers around $650,000 considered

Viewing Times:

By appointment.

Property Info:

A3 B2 C2

Property Info:

A3 B2 C2

Gisborne 66 The Boulevard

Gisborne 19 Pleasant View Court

A great family home with views and easy distance to town. Land approx. 758m2.

Location, affordability & tranquility. Land approx. 670m2

Attractive family home within easy distance to town. 3 bedrms upstairs with family bathrm & ensuite. Downstairs offers study or 4th bedrm, sitting rm & large kitchen/meals/living area & laundry. Loads of storage & fully integrated garage (with rear roller door). An affordable home within a popular neighbourhood.

This contemporary family home includes 3 bedrms, master with WIR & ensuite, bathroom & WC, study (or 4th bedrm) with built in cupboards, 2 living areas & laundry. The galley kitchen, overlooks the dining & lounge with a lovely garden outlook. Features integrated garage with storage, shed & water tank. Move in & enjoy the convenience!

Private Sale Details:

E.S.R. $510,000 - $540,000

$485,000 - $505,000

Viewing Times:

By appointment.

Property Info:

A4 B2 C2

Property Info:

A3 B2 C2

Happy Easter from our family to yours. Easter and the extra long weekend is often a time that finally people fi nally have a moment to sit down, and start thinking about the future. If you are considering moving, upsizing, downsizing or changing your lifestyle, let us help. We’d love to remove any doubt about the current market value of your property. Just set aside a spare 30 minutes and we can provide you with an estimate of value for your property. We are seeing strong interest from buyers, who are prepared to pay record prices to move to our region.

Make the most of the Easter internet traffi traffic! c! Contact our team 5428 2544 or sales@kennedyandhunt.com.au Kennedy & Hunt Real Estate 18 SUNBURY & MACEDON RANGES STAR WEEKLY \ MARCH 22, 2016

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Suite 3, 39 Anslow St Woodend VIC 3442 Phone 5427 4307 or 0427 272 872 www.joangladman.com.au

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57 Andrew Avenue, WOODEND Modern masterpiece. On four private acres, in a no through road, this amazing home combines the best of great design and exemplary style. At the heart of the house is a huge open-plan area that incorporates the living and dining rooms and kitchen with stone benches, white cabinets and large butler’s pantry. The master bedroom has a fabulous valet closet and a stylish, spacious ensuite. An office or fourth bedroom has external access. This property has a six star energy rating, thanks to double glazing, LED lighting, insulation and other efficiency measures. There is a huge 22.5m x 8m shed with concrete floor, three phase power, and an integrated double garage. Only a short distance from the town centre, and conveniently close to the Calder Freeway, this stunning home represents the best of modern design in a private country setting.

RESERVE $1,200,000

AUCTION Saturday 9th April at 11am

STREET

Lot 5

Lot 6D OL S703m² STREET

Lot 4

713m²

Lot 3

695m²

ELLISON

Lot 2

636m²

Lot 1

664m²

GRAY

STEPHEN

761m²

STREET

11 - 15 Stephens Street, WOODEND Exciting new 6 lot subdivision. In a serene neighbourhood of Woodend, with an appealing rural character, this small boutique subdivision offers a rare opportunity to bring dreams to fruition. The area has a mix of farmland and small acreage properties, as well as newer housing of high quality. There are only 5 lots on offer, with sizes ranging from 636m² - 761m². The town centre is only 2 ½ kilometres away, and both Bendigo and Melbourne are within an easy commute by car or train. Bus routes to the local schools are close by. Mains sewer, water, power and natural gas are available.

PRICE $240,000 Each

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Sunbury Pty Ltd

20 Renton Court, Sunbury 5A2B2C

THINK BIG! Privately set amongst tranquil surroundings here is a grand scale home set in a quiet court location. Accommodation offers off 5 bedrooms with main including double WIR’s and ensuite plus central bathroom. The home offers off formal lounge and dining, central family room with adjoining rumpus/ pool room plus an undercover outdoor entertaining area. Additional features include double lockup garage, evaporative cooling, ducted heating, and much more! Price: $470,000 to $520,000 Inspection: BY APPOINTMENT Photo ID required Contact: Adam Sacco 0409 033 644 adam.sacco@leadingrealestate.com.au

Unit 7/49 Brook Street, Sunbury 3A1B1C

60 The Avenue, Sunbury

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5A2B 2C

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Brilliantly positioned just minutes from the heart of Sunbury’s y’ main town centre. y’s A spacious light filled kitchen overlooking the living areas offers off an abundance of storage space and a large corner pantry which will please and also fitted with quality appliances with plenty of space to work. Accommodation includes three generous sized bedrooms with an oversized main with wall to wall BIR’s which share a well-appointed central bathroom.

Price: $540,000 to $590,000

Position speaks for itself in one of the most premium locations of Sunbury with this splendid five bedroom double storey home situated on a prestigious tree lined street in Jacksons Hill estate.

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bedrooms downstairs with the main bedroom with a large WIR and ensuite. This home has three separate living zones spaced throughout a light filled open plan kitchen, meals and family room looking out to the gardens and sized paved undercover area.

Price: $325,000 to $355,000 Inspection: BY APPOINTMENT Photo ID required Contact: Adam Sacco 0409 033 644 adam.sacco@leadingrealestate.com.au

Upstairs offers off three other bedrooms all with BIR’s and a great storage room, central bathroom and rumpus room which captures beautiful views of the rear parklands.

6 Munch Place, Sunbury 4A2B2C

MAKE YOUR MEMORIES HERE... Ideally situated in a quiet court location within the gorgeous pocket of Sunbury at Headland Park, this 4 bedroom plus study home presents a lifest lif yle of contemporary style and infinite space. Off ing central lounge and formal dining area Offer flowing through to a vast open-plan living and meals area and kitchen complete with quality stainless steel appliances. Other features include evaporative cooling, ducted heating, decorative cornices and high architraving, new carpets and timber laminate flooring.

Sunbury Pty Ltd

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Price: $465,000 to $505,000 Inspection: BY APPOINTMENT Photo ID required Contact: Adam Sacco 0409 033 644 adam.sacco@leadingrealestate.com.au

Units 3-5/35 Darbyshire Street, Sunbury 3A1B1C

SEIZE THE MOMENT! With building commencing within the next 2 months, act now and save on stamp duty! All living, kitchen and bathroom areas and bedrooms will create warm, functional spaces of comfor mf t, quality and distinction mfor and all the homes will be fitted with selected quality appliances providing owners with the reliability and comfor mf t including dishwashers, mfor reverse cycle split system to living areas and remote car garaging.

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TIME FOR AN UPGRADE? This has been beautifully appointed throughout, delivering a life f style of quality fe and convenience. Offe ff ring large fo ffe f rmal lounge, rumpus room, and gallery style kitchen overlooking the meals area leading out the decked alfresco. Accommodation includes fo f ur bedrooms including master with ensuite and WIR plus a further 3 bedrooms with BIR’s’s’ and central bathroom. Additional fe f atures include ducted heating, evaporative cooling, 16 solar panels, water tanks and so much more! Price: $445,000 to $480,000 Inspection: BY APPOINTMENT Photo ID required Contact: Adam Sacco 0409 033 644 adam.sacco@leadingrealestate.com.au

Unit 4/45 Harker Street, Sunbury 2A1B1C

15 Munch Place, Sunbury OLDE WORLD VICTORIAN OPULENCE!

5A2B 2C

Set in the prestigious and ever popular Headland Park Estate and

Price: $790,000 to $850,000

tucked away at the end of a quiet court, it offe ff rs exceptional separate ffe

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living options throughout including fo f rmal lounge, fo f rmal dining area, pool/games room with built in bar,r,r central kitchen with quality appliances which overlooks an open plan fa f mily and meals area. This leads out onto a vast decked outdoor area. Upstairs has a large

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LOCAT A ION IS KEY! AT Tucked away in a peaceful complex just minute’s’s’ walk from everything that Sunbury this two bedroom unit offe ff rs, open plan ffe living and meals area with a modern spacious kitchen centralised to overlook an outdoor entertaining area and courtyard framed by established plants. Stand out fe f atures include ducted central heating, split system cooling, single lockup garage and more not mentioned!

multipurpose rumpus room. Accommodation offe ff rs 3 bedrooms downstairs with BIR’s’s’ sharing a ffe central bathroom with upstairs comprising the master bedroom with

Price: $330,000 to $350,000 Inspection: BY APPOINTMENT Photo ID required Contact: Adam Sacco 0409 033 644 adam.sacco@leadingrealestate.com.au

FES & WIR, plus another bedroom/study with BIR. Additional fe f atures include, ducted heating, evaporative cooling, security alarm and so much more!

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70 Three Chain Road

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179 McGregor Road

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102 MAIN STREET, STREET ROMSEY MSE 3434 MSEY

5429 5544

OPEN 7 DAYS DA www.chessproper www.chesspr .chessproperty.com.au ty $669,000

ROMSEY

$349,500

ROMSEY

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LUXURY, LIFESTYLE, LOCATION - 1 Acre approx. ❙ Main bedroom with delightful bay-window, WIR & ensuite ❙ Bedrooms 2, 3 & 4 will accommodate Queen sized bed & BIRs ❙ Charming formal lounge room featuring a bay-window ❙ Wide entry leads to a magnificent, open plan kitchen/living area ❙ Newly renovated kitchen with ample bench & storage space ❙ Family/meals area is spacious & filled with light ❙ For the children there is a separate rumpus / games room

“Simply Stunning” ❙ Large main bedroom with ensuite & WIR ❙ Queen size second bedroom with BIR ❙ Very spacious, light and bright main bathroom ❙ Beautiful open plan lounge/dining ❙ Large kitchen with a large corner pantry ❙ Undercover alfresco area, perfect entertaining in all weather ❙ Extra long under roof single car garage with built-in-storage

4 2 2

$420,000

ROMSEY

Picture Perfect-1600m2

2 2

$645,000

2 2

$599,000

4 2 3

“Country Dreaming” ❙ 4 double bedrooms all with built-in-robes ❙ Kitchen with large pantry, excellent bench space ❙ Open plan dining/lounge with French doors to Verandah ❙ Bathroom with bath, separate shower, er vanity & separate toilet er, ❙ Large laundry/mud room/2nd toilet ❙ Abundance of tank water, ter 5 dams & potential for a bore ter, ❙ Abundance of Tank water, ter 5 dams & potential for a bore ter,

3 2 2

$696,000

LANCEFIELD

“A Vision Splendid” - 22 acres ❙ Master bedroom with ensuite and built-in-robes ❙ Bedrooms 2, 3 & 4 all have built-in-robes ❙ Formal Lounge ❙ Dining room and large family room with cathedral ceilings ❙ Spacious study ❙ Fabulous country kitchen with an impressive walk-in-pantry ❙ Family bathroom and large laundry

$937,000

LANCEFIELD

“A Special Touch of Magic” - 20 acres ❙ 5 paddocks for grazing or crops + 2 dams ❙ 3 bedrooms- main bedroom with ensuite BIR ❙ Open plan living/dining/kitchen area ❙ Stylish family bathroom ❙ Library / 2nd living room ❙ Massive shed to hold tractors/trailers with concrete & power ❙ 3.2kw solar system with generous rebate

Walk Right in and Relax! ❙ Large main bedroom with modern ensuite & WIR ❙ Bedrooms 2 & 3 suits queen size beds with large BIRs ❙ Fourth bedroom/study or rumpus room is an excellent size ❙ Fabulous open plan kitchen/meals/living ❙ Modern family bathroom ❙ Excellent Laundry ❙ Double garage under roof

NULLA VALE/LANCEFIELD

$419,750

LANCEFIELD

“Outstanding Lifestyle and Location” – 3433m2 ❙ Main bedroom with full ensuite and WIR ❙ Bedrooms 2, 3, 4 and 5 have BIR's ❙ TV room, library, sitting room or play room ❙ Splendid, brand new large kitchen offering all new appliances ❙ Undercover in-ground pool and spa ❙ Very large family bathroom ❙ Open fire place, electric wall heaters in bedrooms & solid fuel heater

❙ Main bedroom with bay window, walk-in-robe & ensuite ❙ Bedrooms 2 & 3 have built-in-robes & can accommodate a queen bed ❙ 4th bedroom / Study ❙ Attractive formal lounge ❙ Timber kitchen with adjoining dining/family room overlooking garden ❙ Outdoor entertaining area with covered Gazebo ❙ Family Bathroom

ROMSEY

$457,500

ROMSEY

“A Home to Enjoy for a Lifetime!”1700m2 appx. ❙ Large main bedroom with full ensuite & walk-in-robe ❙ Two 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 office/study with direct access from the double garage ❙ Beautifully established gardens

4 2 2

$515,000

ROMSEY

“Such an Elegant Home!” 4 2 3

❙ Spacious main bedroom/parents retreat with ensuite & WIR ❙ Three double bedrooms with BIR ❙ Elegant lounge with gas log fire & adjoining formal dining ❙ Superb kitchen/family/meals – wonderfully light & open area ❙ Large rumpus room/theatre room ❙ Attractive family bathroom ❙ Outdoor entertainment area with wood-fire pizza oven

4 2 2

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Feel at home. Sunbury 6 Ramsay Court

6 2 2 Opportunity Abounds In This Unique Residence What a stellar opportunity for the astute investor or large/extended family, with this six bedroom residence, comprising two distinct dwellings. Nestled in a quiet court minutes to premium amenities, the main residence comprises multiple living areas including kitchen with gas cooking and dishwasher, three bedrooms, all with BIR's and master with WIR and ensuite. Distinctly separate, the first floor residence features internal and external access and includes open plan kitchenette/living area, two bedrooms with BIR's, full bathroom and European laundry.

Auction Open Contact Office

Saturday 9th April at 11.30am Thu 5.00-5.30pm Lance Long 0473 026 491 John Dunlop 0419 001 991 Sunbury 9744 2555

Gisborne 3/80A Howey Street

Sunbury 7 Oldbury Avenue

3 2 2 Brilliant In All Aspects

4 2 2 Distinguished Family-Friendly Home On Two Acres

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.

Four bedroom plus study/fifth bedroom residence, in the prestigious Rolling Meadows Estate boasts both formal and informal living/dining, meals/kitchen, rumpus, and alfresco entertaining. Four bedrooms (BIR's) include master (WIR) with ensuite plus additional central bathroom. Powered workshop, 27,000-litre tank, solar panels, gas boost, integrated double remote garage, heating/cooling.

Private Sale Open Thu 4.45-5.15pm Contact Jo Peel 0419 354 294 Rodney Callahan 0418 131 123 Office Gisborne 5428 2800

Private Sale Open Wed 4.30-5.00pm Price $950,000 Contact Lance Long 0473 026 491 Office Sunbury 9744 2555

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GISBORNE Real Estate MACEDON RANGES Real Estate

JUST LISTED

HUGE LAND REAR ACCESS GREAT SHED

GISBORNE

13/75 HAMILTON STREET GISBORNE

6 OLIVIA COURT

With an idyllic axis for relaxation and township convenience, this fresh and better than new, new residence has a design emphasis that’s t’ crisp and contemporary. Walk to all the wonderful facilities of Gisborne and t’s enjoy a new easy living lifest lif yle. Classy and well laid out, with neutral décor toning, the residence has three bedrooms, two bathrooms and two living rooms. There’s e’ a total of three decked areas, a remote e’s controlled double garage and two car park, plus room for a vegie garden, and pets area. Absolutely spotless, fresh and lovely, ly this home is an ideal purchase for a multitude of buyer category! ly,

Approx 48 squares (450Sqm) residence has rooms for everyone and everything! Comp: Five huge bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, fine-dining and formal lounge, downstairs study plus upstairs study (with office storage and gym) kitchen, family room, plus separate rumpus. Ideal for grand entertaining and family living, or work from home. Massive quality shed plus DLUG on huge block of 2669SQM (approx) with access from Mill Street. Walk to town, cafes caf and park. Enormous and lovely!

$549,000

E.S.R $780,000-$820,000

JUST LISTED OFI 2.00-2.30PM SAT 2ND APRIL

1703 GISBORNE ROAD, COIMADAI SUNSETS TO DREAM OF......SIX BEDROOM BI-LEVEL OFFERS MAXIMUM FLEXIBILITY

Price Contact

E.S.P $920,000-$950,000 Janis Paul 0417 560 897

Situated on approximately 28 acres, with spectacular surround views of Melbourne skyline and elsewhere, this residence is enormous! Comprised of six bedrooms, study, study gym, four bathrooms and no less than four living rooms. Virtually a mini mansion with a wide balcony to enjoy the spellbinding sunsets. Plenty of good shedding, decked in pool, water tanks galore. Good grazing land – great for horses and bikes too! Rear access to the forests abounding with wildlife. wildlif Enjoy your visitors – beautiful deer and bird parades. Easy commuting - be in Melbourne in well under the hour! Wonderful lif yle opportunity for large or extended family. lifest

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Wishing all a happy, safe and successful Easter. Hop into Connallys for all your Real Estate needs.

A3 B1 C2

SUNBURY 12 MANNING COURT

CLARKEFIELD 477 SUTHERLANDS ROAD

A3 B1

ON MARKET 1 WEEK ONLY L LY James Shalders M: 0412 136 578 james_romsey@connallys.com.au www ww ww.connallys.com.au

• Quiet court location • Close to sport fac/Sec Coll/shop strip/playgrounds • 3 bedroom home with parquetry/

tiled flooring and refreshed throughout • 3 Living areas and all gas kitchen with timber cabinetry

LANCEFIELD 31 RED GAP ROAD

A 4 B 2 C 2+

Proximity to Melbourne with Panoramic Views and Oodles of Water

Great Price Achieved Jane Lansell-Smith M: 0412 457 881 jane_romsey@connallys.com.au www ww ww.connallys.com.au

• Reno, W/B,timber Flrs, High Ceilings • 4 double bedrooms (BIR’s in 2) • Open plan Liv/Din,solid fuel fire,Ent Deck

• Sitting room,Picture window • Kitchen, d/w, h/plates, elec oven, jarrah bench • Te T nnis court, lg w/shop, Pwr

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

• Approx. 43 acres of land, in 4 paddocks • An abundant bore capable of producing large amounts of water per hour. • Dam as well as Jacksons Creek as a boundary, plus 20,000 litre tank • 4 paddocks all with water via troughs or creek • Hayshed, machinery shed and shearing shed all with power,r,r plus assorted other shedding • House has 3 double bedrooms with BIRs • 1 bathroom with separate WC. • 2 living areas, high ceilings, slow combustion fire • 10 squares of wrap-around verandah • Kitchen with electric appliances, range-hood, pantry and breakfast bar,r,r separate laundry

Private Sale$725,000 OFI By Appointment Jane Lansell-Smith M: 0412 457 881 jane_romsey@connallys.com.au www ww ww.connallys.com.au

Multiple options for anyone wanting a Country property with easy access to Melbourne

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

Fax (03) 5429 6846 Jane Lansell-Smith 0412 457 881 Licensed Sales Agent

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Woodend 2 Gwendoline Avenue

When Only the Best Will Do

Beautifully presented high quality residence comprising 4 light filled living spaces, 4 bedrooms, study/library, and 2 bathrooms. Sensational outdoor living spaces accessed from a wonderful indoor/outdoor room with bi-fold doors both sides, perfect for all seasons. All of this on a large block of 995m2 in the heart of town.

Price $795,000 View Sat 2 April 11-11.30am or by appointment Sandi Barry-Mueller 0408 392 347

Woodend 3 Sullivans Road

Price $459,000

Apple Tree Cottage

Captivating double fronted Victorian featuring three bedrooms set before a delightfully private north-facing back yard and professionaly landscaped garden. An abundance of heart-warming character and complimented by a lovely inner town location.

View Sat 2 April 12-12.30pm or by appointment Sandi Barry-Mueller 0408 392 347

Lilley Court Woodend ONLY TWO BLOCKS LEFT IN ONE OF WOODENDS MOST BEAUTIFUL AND SOUGHT AFTER BOUTIQUE DEVELOPMENTS.

26.06m

№ 12 (Lot 11) 1071m2

30.54m

9.12m

32.01m

№ 1 (Lot 1) 1360m2

48.85m

37.79m

29.96m

&YJTUJOH Bore 35.01m

25.57m

Woodend 3 Lilley Court

Family living on 1994m2 (approx. ½ acre) Superb four bedroom plus study, three bathroom residence comprising kitchen/meals area featuring Smeg and Miele appliances, dining room, sunken lounge/living rooms, study, and automated double garage. Enjoy established living in a sought after address.

Price $675,000 View Sat 2 April 11-11.30am Sat 9 April 12.30-1pm Sandi Barry-Mueller 0408 392 347 John Keating 0419 880 444

Dont miss this opportunity to purchase a sensational 1360m2 site which has some lovely established garden and trees and the huge bonus of a bore, or 1071m2 with a northern street frontage of 35m. Maple tree lined quiet court location, picturesque and undulating setting, all town services available and only 1km to the V-Line fast train and 1.3km to the Woodend Town Centre. t 5PXO XBUFS TFXFS OBUVSBM HBT BOE QPXFS BMM BWBJMBCMF t &YDFMMFOU TPJMT t 4FOTBUJPOBM PQQPSUVOJUZ UP CVJME JO B QJDUVSFTRVF BOE VOEVMBUJOH TFUUJOH t 5JUMFT OPX BWBJMBCMF Prices № 1 (Lot 1) - $325,000 № 12 (Lot 11) - $277,500

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SPORT Mission accomplished, Rupo coach moves on Rupertswood reigns in the Gisborne and District Cricket Association B-grade competition after a comprehensive grand final win over St Anthonys. Rupertswood was well and truly in control of the match at its home ground after the previous weekend and didn’t take long to wrap it up on Saturday. St Anthonys resumed at 5-80, chasing 212, and was quickly in even deeper trouble when Rupertswood grabbed an early wicket. From there it was plain sailing for Rupo with St Anthonys skittled for 109. Only Lucas Alaimo offered any resistance with 57.

For Rupertswood captain-coach John Lane, the win completed a journey back to the top grade which started after the team was relegated from the McIntyre Cup in 2012-13. “It’s exciting to be premiers and back in McIntyre,” Lane said. “Aaron [Forward] bowled a treat with his eight overs and put us in the box seat so we could win comfortably.” Despite being in apparent control, Lane said there was a small change of game plan during the week. “We decided to bowl straighter to their guys who liked to free their arms a little bit,” he said.

“Aaron and Brandon Webber bowled from one end and I bowled nine overs from the other and they couldn’t get us away.” Kyahl Anderson was named man of the match for his 76 made on day one after coming into the senior team in only the final round of the season. “He batted at four and had only played one game for us during the year,” Lane said. “He’d played first XI for us before and made three hundreds in the thirds, but his restricted availability meant he couldn’t play a lot of first XI cricket. “Once we knew he was qualified for finals, we started feeding him balls in the first XI net to

get him ready to play in the top team and hoped he would get runs.” The premiership ends Lane’s time as captain-coach. After being in charge when Rupo dropped from McIntyre Cup, he returned this season because of “unfinished business”. “I’ve fulfilled my commitment to get them back into McIntyre Cup,” he said. “The club is in a good position and someone else will have the opportunity to lead them in McIntyre. I’ll still play some cricket next year, but I won ’t have the same commitments as this season.” Tara Murray

Bombers opt for new blood

Sharon Plichta adds experience to the Sunbury line-up. (Shawn Smits)

Jets blast off in Big V By Tara Murray A strong defensive effort from Sunbury Jets set the scene for their win in the opening round of Big V women’s division 1. Facing last year’s grand finalists, the Jets broke the Geelong Supercats’ game open in the third quarter to run away with a 63-48 win. For the first quarter and a half, it looked a tight contest with both teams testing each other. Candice Rogers dominated for the Cats and scored most of her 26 points during this period. The Jets then stepped up defensively, with captain Chelsea Burns leading the way to have her team in front by a point at half-time. Defensively, the Jets stepped up in the third quarter, restricting the Supercats to just seven points, including only two field goals. The Supercats couldn’t close the gap until the last few minutes of the game when it was already well and truly over.

Jets coach Kennedy Kereama said it was pleasing to get a first-up win. “We were really cautious of the opposition and knew it would be tough. “The scoreline didn’t really reflect the game and I felt we had to battle really hard for each point. That’s a testament to Geelong. We made some tough shots.” Kereama said the side made some changes to the defensive end to try to restrict the influence of Rogers … and it paid off. He paid credit to Burns, who finished the night with seven steals and nine defensive rebounds. “She showed some great leadership in the game and was obviously voted as captain by the girls for a reason,” he said. “She probably sparked our defensive effort and the other girls obviously followed and everyone chipped in. “We made some adjustments defensively. Obviously, Candice hurt us badly in the first

half. Not only was she dominant and smart with her play, she had two of our players on three fouls in the first quarter. “To hold them, or any team, to seven points in a quarter is a really good effort. We had to make some adjustments and play a bit of zone … teams probably don’t practise a lot against zone early in the season.” As Kereama expected, there was no stand-out scorer, with three players, Burns, Emma Mahady and Monique Stevens, in double figures. “That’s probably going to be our strength, having everyone make contributions,” the coach said. “Having that depth, we know we’ll have players who can score.” The Jets also unveiled another signing: veteran Sharon Plichta, a championship winner with Altona and Werribee. “For me, she brings experience and leadership to the group,” Kereama said. “And she knows how to put the ball in the hoop.”

Having claimed the Riddell District Netball League premiership last season, Riddell will increase its focus on bringing local talent into the club this season. As the most dominant team of the past two years, the Bombers are again in the mix with what looks like a strong line-up ahead of the season’s April 16 opening. New A-grade coach Jarrad Walker says he’s happy with where his side is sitting and thrilled with the numbers at try-outs and training. Walker also coaches Victorian Netball League side Wilson Storage Southern Saints in division 1. “There’s been a lot of interest in the B, C, and under-19 grades and big numbers have shown up,” he said. “Instead of getting people from outside, we wanted to look at what was around our area and try to get them to the club. It gives me a lot of heart to give opportunities to other girls to step up into A-grade.” The A-grade side will be different from last year’s premiership line-up. Jess Kennedy, Danni Davidson and Mikeala Vaughan are among those not returning. “Jess is in the AFL women’s academy … she wanted to focus on her football this year,” Walker said. “It’s exciting for her, but I’m disappointed. She will hopefully help out with a few games when football allows it. “Danni and Mikeala decided, with their other netball commitments, not to play.” Christine Harris and Lauren Close will again be the leaders on court. “Ellen Close is stepping up from B-grade, while Meikah Johns, an under-19 player, will also play A-grade,” Walker added. Joining them will be sharp shooter Bec Colwell, who’s crossing from Macedon, and defender Danielle Wilson. “A lot of the junior players are excited to have Bec at the club,” Walker said. “For them to see a player of her ability playing for us … she’s someone they can look up to. “Danielle has played plenty of country netball but never in the RDNL. She has played VNL.” Walker, who was helping out last season, said there had been a lot of phone calls between him and outgoing coach Lauren Close, who will coach the C-grade side with Harris this time round. Tanya Croft, Yasmin McGregor and Michelle Rix will coach the other sides. Tara Murray

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Cannons primed for big season By Tara Murray After a long pre-season, Calder Cannons are ready to hit the field on Thursday night to kick off the TAC Cup season. The Cannons and Eastern Ranges will start the season under lights at RAMS Arena and Cannons coach Andrew Johnston said his team could not wait. “It’s been a really good pre-season,” he said. “We started with 90-plus kids back in November and put them through their paces. We’ve now got a list of 54 who are quality kids. “We had a camp at Queenscliff last weekend and it was about putting it all together. Now we’re ready for the season.” Johnston, in his second year as head coach, said there was one big difference between this group and the one from last season. “I can’t compare to a couple of years ago as I wasn’t coach but they had a really good side and got 11 players drafted,” he said. “This year the group is a lot closer than last year and the top-age guys have made a real point of including the 17-year-olds. “It’s a really good start that they’ve come together as a group.” Johnston said 22 players from last year’s group were still with the Cannons. Many of them played several games last year despite being bottom age. “We have a really good mix of players,” he said. “We were up and down last year and it meant we got to play a lot of the 17-year-olds. It was a big focus for us late in the season to again give them one, two or even half a dozen games.

SCOREBOARD Q CRICKET VICTORIAN PREMIER FIRSTS Semi-finals, Sat 19 & Sun 20 March Melbourne v Ringwood at Camberwell Sports Ground MELBOURNE 1st Innings M BROWN b Holland . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 A KENT lbw b Holland . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 M HILL c Loorham b Holland . . . . . . . . . . 30 S GOTCH b Holland . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 S HARPER lbw b King . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 L EDWARDS ARDS lbw b T Topp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 B McDONALD c Loorham b Holland . . . . . 10 J KOOP lbw b King . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 W RYAN YAN lbw b King . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 Y J COLEMAN not out. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 P SMITH c Loorham b King . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 Extras (2lb 1nb). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119 Fall: 3, 16, 43, 44, 94, 114, 117, 117, 117, 119 Bowling: M Topp T 14-3-29-1, I Holland 18-9-205, D King 11.1-5-12-4, J Freeman 2-1-5-0, M Fotia 3-0-14-0, B Walsh 8-0-37-0 Overs: 56.1 RINGWOOD 1st Innings J FREEMAN not out. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 D KING not out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 Extras (3lb 1nb). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 No wicket for . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126 Bowling: J Coleman 10-5-11-0, P Smith 5-1-190, J Koop 6-1-20-0, B McDonald 7-2-26-0, L Edwards 3-2-3-0, M Hill 4-1-19-0, W Ryan 2-017-0, M Brown 2-0-8-0 Overs: 39. Result: Ringwood won Umpires: S Craig & P Gillespie Fitzroy Doncaster v Prahran at Schramms Reserve, Doncaster FITZROY DONCASTER 1st Innings M BREMNER c Hartley b Seymour . . . . . . 26 J BL BLYTH c Hancock b Wilcox . . . . . . . . . . 20 T SHEEHAN b Grimwade . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 P DICKSON c Bull b Grimwade . . . . . . . . . 77 N VARDI c Hartley b Seymour . . . . . . . . . . 47 M FRITH c & b Wilcox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 T LAWFORD c Dhull b Grimwade. . . . . . . . 46 L BANTHORPE lbw b Wilcox. . . . . . . . . . . . 2 E ALA ALAVI b Wilcox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 S DUCKWORTH c Hartley b Grimwade. . . . . 6 A PERRIN not out 4Extras (2w 4nb) . . . . . . 6 Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 310 Fall: 47, 54, 89, 164, 219, 290, 292, 300, 300, 310 Bowling: M Wilcox 23-3-77-4, A Hutton 8-1-420, S Seymour 17-1-68-2, S Grimwade 30.1-678-4, S Miller 10-0-30-0, A Dhull 5-1-14-0 Overs: 93.1 PRAHRAN 1st Innings A BULL c Banthorpe b Frith . . . . . . . . . . . 37 J HANCOCK b Perrin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 R BRICKER c Sheehan b Perrin . . . . . . . . 31 S MILLER lbw b Lawford . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 R HARTLEY c Blyth b Perrin . . . . . . . . . . . 73 A DHULL b Perrin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 S SEYMOUR not out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 S COA COATES c Banthorpe b Perrin . . . . . . . . . 2 M WILCOX b Perrin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 A HUTTON c Sheehan b Perrin . . . . . . . . . . 1 S GRIMWADE run out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Extras (10lb 8nb) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 285

It holds them in good stead for this year.” Johnston said several players had shown promise so far in the off-season. “James Peters is coming back from a serious injury,” he said. “Tom Burnside has shown real athletic ability and will be really important this year. “Jackson McDonald and Harri Rocke have shown leadership, and Ryan Baker and Lachlan Bramble are up-and-coming leaders. “Ben Ronke tested well last week and he played senior football last year. He was part of St Bernards premiership side. “He is a big-bodied boy who may play a few games in the VFL.” Like in previous years, the Cannons won’t appoint a captain and instead will rotate the position. “We have 12 players in the leadership group and we’re working closely with them,” Johnston said. “We’ll have a different captain each week and announce a captain at the end of the regular season if we’re lucky enough to play finals.” Johnston said the club had about half a dozen players in the Vic Metro under-18 squad, including Burnside, Mitch Lewis and Jack Reaper.

Ryan Baker was impressive for Calder Cannons in the off-season. (Damian Visentini)

Fall: 24, 68, 87, 210, 238, 251, 253, 257, 271, 285 Bowling: A Perrin 18-3-71-7, T Lawford 22.32-85-1, M Frith 10-1-28-1, S Duckworth 13-350-0, E Alavi 9-0-41-0 Overs: 72.1. Result: Fitzroy Doncaster won. Umpires: A Barrow & M Hanton.

WOMEN’S PREMIER SECONDS Final COBURG v MEL MELTON at Shepley Oval, Dandenong COBURG Innings E WHITFIELD run out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 N TUILAGI run out. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 R MEL MELTON lbw b Robinson . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 A HOLLAND b Polkinghorne . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 C MORROW run out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 K ENNOR not out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 C COGHILL b Surace . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 G PEEL b Garwood. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 J PEARSON b Polkinghorne . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 D LOUGHNAN c & b Martin . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 M KORNET b Garwood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 E QUINN not out 0Extras (2b 4lb 19w 2nb) 27 Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94 Fall: 4, 6, 15, 18, 23, 53, 56, 61, 87, 94 Bowling: B Polkinghorne 9-2-13-2, A Robinson 6-1-19-1, S Di Mauro 5-2-16-0, J Surace 9-315-1, K Garwood 8.1-2-18-2, N Martin 4-2-6-1 Overs: 41.1 MELTON Innings MEL S DI MAURO not out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 L SHAW b Loughnan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 S THEODORE lbw b Morrow . . . . . . . . . . . 18 B POLKINGHORNE b Quinn . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 J SURACE not out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Extras (1b 8w 3nb) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Three wickets for . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95 Fall: 4, 25, 41 Bowling: D Loughnan 7-3-18-1, C Coghill 9-313-0, C Morrow 9-2-18-1, J Pearson 4.1-1-150, E Quinn 9-2-18-1, M Kornet 2-0-13-0 Overs: 40.1.Melton won Umpires: C Hall R Harrison

PREMIER LOWER GRADES Semi-finals Seconds: Melb Uni 2-64 v Fitz Donc, St Kilda 1-15 v Ess 9-167. Thirds: Melb Uni 1-33 v Geelong 163 (Reid 72no Condy 36 Van Cuylenburg 4-21 Grant 3-56), Carl v Monash Tigers 9-246 (Cross 42 Krelle 42 Humphries 39 McKenna 35no O’Sullivan 4-57). Fourths: Monash Tigers 150 (O’Brien 5-37 Mills 3-21) v Carl 2-0. Melb Uni 9-257 (HydeSmith 121 McIntosh 45 Drukeshkumar 3-27 Wilkinson 3-57) v Dand. Women: Firsts: Box Hill 5-204 (Brock 57no A Lanning 53 Griffiths 49) d Melb 199 (Jensen 47 Yates 42 Crowley 35).

VSDCA Grand-finals North East 1st XI: Bayswater 124 v Mt Waverley. 2nd XI: No Play. South west 1st XI: Oakleigh 8-221 (Mcguinness 62 Allen 54) v Caulfield. 2nd XI: Malvern 196 (Gill 50) v Williamstown. North West 3rd XI: Brunswick 42 (Rycroft 6-9) v Yarraville 4-134 (Doyle 57 No Leach 52). 4th XI: No Play. South East 3rd XI: No Play. 4th XI: Bayswater 102 v Oakleigh 4-23.

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METROPOLIT METROPOLITAN Ferntree Gully Grand-f: Norm Reeves Shield: Knoxfield 208 d The Basin 174. Stephen Lee Medalist: T Boxell. DeCoite Shield: Upper Ferntree Gully 8-212 v L Lysterfi eld. Ringwood Grand-f: Trollope Shield: Wantirna South 2-96 d North Ringwood 95. Wilkins Cup: Lilydale 6-178 d Montrose 177. Newey Plate: North Ringwood 43 & 6-(dec) 158 d Wantirna South 53 & 76. Pascoe Shield: Montrose 8-141 d Ainslie Park 140. A: Heathmont Baptist 104 d Warranwood 100. B: South Croydon 8-142 d Ainslie Park 138. C: Wonga Park 142 d St Andrews 90. D: Warrandyte 8-120 d Eastfield 8-117. E: Wonga Park 4-96 d Kilsyth 59. F: Wonga Park 108 d South Croydon 103. Western Suburbs Churches & Community Grand-f: A.E. Lowe Shield: Williams Landing 9-252 (R Taneja T 87 S Sharma 56) d Eynesbury Eagles 109 (M Bhaskar 6-47). Bill Honey Shield: Semi-f: Western All Stars 5-148 (G Shanks 56 J Davies 42) d Rockbank 98 (E Hemmingson 4-15), County West 258 (J Singh 144 C Arachchilage 4-45) d Western Lions 108. T Tasman Smith Shield: Grand-f: St Johns 9-215 (S Taafe T aafe 79D Nagpal 4-53) d W West est Melbourne 122 (A singh 52S Morgan 49).

Q BOWLS BOWLS VICTORIA SATURDA SATURDA TURDAY Y METROPOLIT METROPOLITAN AN PENNANT Finals Div 1: Croy (1) 85 MCC (1) 80. Div 2: Diam Ck (1) 96 Pak (1) 76. Div 3: Mulg CC (3) 82 Ess (3) 69. Div 4: Mord (2) 58 Bays (2) 72. Div 5: Whitt (3) 77 N Bal (2) 69. Div 6: Epp RSL (2) 81 Black (4) 72. Div 7: Semi-finals: Dand Clb (3) 62 Bruns (3) 67, Palm Lake (1) 93 Bent (4) 65. Div 8: Cran RSL (4) 34 Dand RSL (1) 5

BV MIDWEEK METROPOLIT METROPOLITAN PENNANT Divisional Finals Women’s Round Robin Rd 2: Wav Glf (1) 53 Sunb (1) 62. Semi-f div 1: Bund RSL (2) 79 Donv (1) 54, Mid Pk (1) 51 Croy (1) 59. Div 2: Bays (1) 55 Deer Pk (1) 59, Mord (1) 48 Ber (2) 66. Div 3: Fitz Vic (1) 67 Keil (1) 62, Mid Pk (2) 58 Cran RSL (1) 61. Qtr-f div 4: Donc (4) 76 Pak (3) 49, MCC Kew Spts (3) 59 Hamp (3) 58, Ess (3) 48 Mulg CC (7) 62, Keil (3) 64 Palm Lake (2) 52. Div 5: Round Robin Rd 2: Pres/Res (3) 55 Y Val CC (2) 2

BV U-18 SINGLES CHAMPIONSHIP Round 1 Boys: Sec 1: C Hanley (Melb). Sec 2: M Trewren (E Shep). Sec 9: B Andrews (Moon V). Sec 10: E Higgins (Sunb). Sec 11: J Davies (Fitz). Sec 12: J Yates (Glenr). Girls: Sec 1: T Trewren (E Shepp). Sec 5: M Long (Glenr).Sec 8: L Trewarne (Glenr).

Q GOLF GV METROPOLIAN PENNANT Round 1 Men: DIV 1: METROPOLITAN METROPOLIT 6 bt SANCTUARY LAKES 1 (D Micheluzzi bt J Cooper 5-3 L Michel bt J Cooper 2 up B Collyer bt B O’Donoghue 6-5 A Didone bt T Sharpe 5-3 M Roberson bt M Gill 4-3 N Brown bt C Grigson 3-2 T Hardham lost to J Ward 2-1), THE NATIONAL NA 5 bt THE HERIT HERITAGE 2 (S Kent lost to J Stirling 2-1 R Emond lost to M Jager 3-1 D Dorning bt S

Maizels 5-3 P O’Dwyer bt R Malvaso 5-4 T Bayliss bt B Toogood T 7-6 C Nicholls bt A Dinardo 4-3 R Armour bt D Seymour 1 up), ROYAL ROY MELBOURNE 4 bt VICTORIA 3 (D Brereton bt K Ciupek 1 up M Sanchez bt M Brooks 3-2 W Heffernan lost to J Nashar 2-1 J McMillan lost to A Majstorovic 1 down J Hetherington bt L Mills 4-3 P Little bt J Sandic 1 up H Gilbert lost to L Murnane 2-1), SOUTHERN 3 bt COMMONWEAL COMMONWEALTH 2 (R Hammond bt T Couling 5-3 K Streat bt C John 3-2 T Coffey lost to F Droope 1 down B Greaves bt M Venables 2-1 J Laffin lost to C Hasthorpe 2-1 J Besley bt G Sluce 3-2 B Croker bt K L Lyle 2-1). DIV 2: Rosanna 5 bt Peninsula Kingswood 2, Latrobe 5 bt Woodlands 2, Gisborne 5 bt Cheltenham 2, Kingston Heath 5 bt Yarra Y Y Yarra 2. DIV 3: Rossdale 5 bt Kew 2, Kooringal 4 bt Northern 3, Spring Valley 5 bt Waverley 2, Keysborough 4 bt Goonawarra 3. DIV 4: Huntingdale 6 bt Eynesbury 1, Heidelberg 4 bt Chirnside Park 3, Patterson River 4 bt Green Acres 3, Cranbourne 5 bt Y Yering Meadows 2. DIV 5: Box Hill 4 bt Eastern 3, Sandhurst 4 bt Settlers Run 3, Riversdale 6 bt Sunshine 1. DIV 6: Amstel 6 bt Yarrambat 1, Melton Valley 4 bt Whittlesea 3, Bacchus Marsh 5 bt Berwick Montuna 2, Melbourne Airport 4 bt Churchill Park 3. Women: DIV 1: YARRA Y Y YARRA 7 bt METROPOLIT METROPOLITAN 0 (C Tan T bt J Charlton at 19th S Fernando bt S Andereson 3-2 C Bryant bt G Ednie 8-6 C Kuchenmeister bt S Clark 5-4 M Cuddihy bt D Baulch 6-5 B Baker bt K Hastie 3-2 R Germino bt K Kemp 1 up), PENINSULA KINGSWOOD 5 bt HUNTINGDALE 2 (S Vogel bt L Teo T 2-1 SB Park bt H Gubbels 2 up G Hallinan bt E Smith 4-2 G Macklan lost to B Ling 3-2 A McCaig bt H Geallatly 2 up L Johnston lost to K Henningsen at 19th J Wyllie bt J Do 1 up), VICTORIA 4 bt KINGSTON HEATH HEA 3 (G Ruffels bt D Marshall 2-1 L Callow lost to L Brown 3-1 B Chignell bt L Arundell 2-1 A Gavardinas lost to A Zhou 2 down E Clark lost to U De Neefe 3-2 M Rose bt B Osborne 2 up J Clark bt R Hanson 6-5), COMMONWEAL COMMONWEALTH 5 bt KEW 2 (A Hilliard lost to L Ooi 2-1 S Johnson bt J Donelly 5-4 L Sanft lost to L Day 2-1 M Peters bt J Baker 3-1 K Kennedy bt A Manuell 5-3 L Griffin bt H Hodgetts 7-6 L Briers bt C Wang 4-3). DIV 2: Woodlands 4 bt The National 3, Southern 6 bt Royal Melbourne 1, Riversdale 5 bt Sunshine 2, Heidelberg 6 bt Spring Valley 1. DIV 3: Green Acres 4 bt Latrobe 3, Rosanna 6 bt Keysborough 1, Sandhurst 5 bt Patterson River 2, Box Hill 5 bt Medway 2.

PGA LEGENDS PRO-AM at Gardiners Run: (par 72): Final scores: 64: C Williams. 67: S Taylor T . 68: L Stephen J Kirchner. 69: S Ford A Gilligan D Merriman T Mezera. 70: B Wall D Harrington S O’Brien T Elliott G Joyner G Wall. 71: M McFadden D Hando J Onions. 72: D Armstrong M Harwood P Hayes R Davis R Cooney J Martin D Purchase. 73: D Good P Powell R Backwell G Carroll T Price M Zilko. 74 S Aisbett G McCully S Herbert H Dolan B Wearne P Woodward. 75: L Allen F Conallin T Hollingsworth C Le Chevallier M Paterson P Dalgleish I BakerFinch. 76: C Fox S Hutchison W Greene L Tinkler. 77: C Trist L Hunter G Bruyeres. 78: A Dakers. 79: W Rogers D Brown. 80: M Humphries E Booth. 81: G Ferguson. 83: K Oung. 84: D Galloway.

PGA LEGENDS PRO-AM at Heathcote: (Par 71): 64: C Williams. 68: T Elliott. 69: J Onions. 71: M Zilko D Hando. 72: J Martin G McCully S Ford D Good P Powell P Dalgleish G Dowling. 73: M Harwood G Joyner M Paterson. 74: T Hollingsworth. 75: S O’Brien P Woodward L Tinkler. 76: P Hayes. 77: D Harrington B Wearne. 78: D Brown. 79: G Ferguson M Humphries A Dakers W Rogers. 81: L Allen. 82: F Conallin G Roberts. 84: G Rix. 85: G Begg. 87: S Slater.

FLINDERS PRO-AM (par 69): 63: A Martin. 64: J Ingram. 65: R Haywood J Marchesani. 67: A Brown. 68: M Both T Elliott J Onions. 69: A Cox L Hickman L Burns R Lal. 70: E Elliott B Ford W Lowrie DK Im B Wharton A Pitty. 71: N Condon L Farry K Harris D Higgins. 72: M Curtain A DudleyBateman B McGill D Stein C Smedley. 73: H Williams M Isherwood A Kelly C McLean M Voglis D Smith S Johnson. 74: S Gardiner D Hando J Kraan J Shaw E Walters M Choi G Cusick. 75: R Granger C Le Chevallier S McDermott L Bleumink. 76: N Dastey B Parrish M Hakkinen A Schultz. 77: A Jacobsen L Bates S Lambert. 78: T Alsford M Ohlmus M Faraone J Jeong. 79: M Judd I Merrett Z Morwood. 80: B Eyton-Jones. 81: B Westwick W Greene. 84: C Sartori.

Q RUGBY UNION VRU Dewar Shield: Harlequin 47 d End Hills 26, Moorabbin 53 d Souths 29, Melbourne 45 d Power House 5, Footscray 47 d Melbourne Uni 15, Melbourne 30 d Power House 7. P2: Harlequin 71 d End Hills 5, Moorabbin 54 d Souths 5, Melbourne Uni 42 d Footscray 5. P3: Harlequin 25 d End Hills 12, Moorabbin 28 d Souths 0, Melbourne Uni 22 drew Footscray 22.

Q SOFTBALL NORTHERN at Mill Park Rd 18: U-19: Cheetahs 5 d Monarchs 3. U-13: Cheetahs Green 12 d Monarchs 8. Grand Finals: U-16: Monarchs Red 7 d Cheetahs 3. Women: Cheetahs White 7 d Rebels 6.

Q SOCCER NATIONAL PREMIER LEAGUE WOMEN NA Round 2: Bulleen Lions 0 Senior NTC 0. \ Round 3: Calder United 4 Geelong Galaxy United 1, Box Hill United 0 Heidelberg United 3.

Q TEN PIN WESTERN SUBURBS LEAGUE Round 16 at Watergardens HSM: P Williams 755 O Hedi 749 C Allen 731. HSF: K Coward 688 C Giordmaina 568 M Lee 550. HGM: P Williams 279 O Hedi 279 J Chiodo 267. HGF: K Coward 265 C Giordmaina 206 S Rogerson 203.

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Even break enough to get Gisborne over the finals line A tie was as good as a win for Gisborne in the McIntyre Cup grand final on Saturday. In an on-the-edge-of-your-seat finish, the Dragons fought their way to 215, to equal Diggers Rest Bulla and win the Gisborne and District Cricket Association’s premiership. Confident at 5-129 after the first two days of the match, the Dragons were on edge when they slumped to 8-169. Dragons’ playing coach Simon Harman had said last week it would be the first two partnerships on day three that would decide the game, but then had to sit and watch the bottom three batsmen get the job done.

“The first partnership wasn’t too bad, but then to lose two wickets straight away was really disappointing and made the job a lot harder,” Harman said. “The nerves were sky high and it wasn’t looking good. As I said last week, we had faith in the other three guys and they were able to pull us over the line.” Harman paid tribute to Geordy and Darcy Nolan, along with Jay King, who ensured the Dragons levelled the scores with the Burras at 215 a piece. “All the more credit to Geordy, Darcy and for Jay King at the end for sticking it out.

“Darcy is fantastic and he is a big game player, who brings the big stuff on the big stage. “It was a fantastic effort from Jay. He is badly injured and managed to play through it. We were anticipating him not playing. We’re glad we picked him.” After tying the scores, Darcy Nolan was out the next ball, but it didn’t matter with a tie enough to give the Dragons the premiership after they finished higher on the ladder. “Whether its a win or tie, it’s irrelevant to us. If you get a home final, you’ve been the better team throughout the year.

“It feels like a complete win to us.” Ironically, the Dragons only finished higher than the Burras on the ladder after a final round win between the two sides. “It shows you need to play all the games out to 6pm – we’re really happy that we did that,” Harman said. “I think we took an important wicket with about 15 minutes to play.” The win capped off a brilliant day for the Dragons with their second side taking out the C-grade premiership. Tara Murray

Flag ‘lost’ in tied decision

Darcy Nolan, with Jay King on the left, celebrates hitting the runs that delivered his side the McIntyre Cup; inset, Gisborne with the cup. (Luke Hemer)

Mates get the job done By Tara Murray Two best mates were unlikely heroes with the bat for Gisborne in the Gisborne and District Cricket Association McIntyre Cup grand final. At 8-169, the Dragons’ premiership hopes looked all but gone after Diggers Rest Bulla had taken three quick wickets. At the crease for the Dragons were the Nolan brothers, Darcy and Geordy. Both had highest scores of 16 for the season. They managed to put on 22 runs before Geordy was out for six. That brought a clearly injured Jay King to the crease. Despite not being able to run, King stayed with Darcy Nolan and they kept the scoreboard ticking over. A Nolan boundary levelled the scores at 215 – enough to secure the Dragons a premiership as they had finished higher on the regularseason ladder. The game was over the next ball, with Nolan dismissed for 34. Despite having a highest score ever of just 31, Nolan said he was quietly confident that he could get the job done. He made 12 not out batting at No.11 in the Dragons’ B-grade grand final win over the Burras in 2013-14.

“Five wickets and 80 runs you think … you can get them,” he said. “The fact it took us nine down didn’t matter in the end. When the ball was on my pads, I had to go for it and it paid off. “It’s unreal – to get out there and get the job done.” Nolan said batting with his brother and then with one of his best mates was a contrast. “Batting with Geordy was awesome,” he said. “His chat was good early … he batted really hard and put his head over the pill and did the right thing. “Jay is one of my best mates. “It’s pretty ballsy to come out last week and take four wickets and this week bat through with stress fractures in his shin and be there when we got the runs.” Doctors told King, who moved across from Rupertswood in the off-season, he shouldn’t be playing in the grand final after scans before the first weekend of the match revealed the stress fractures. “It’s pretty messed up,” King said. “I thought I was done for. “The doctor said, ‘No you can’t play’, but the physio strapped me up heavily and got me to the point where I could attempt to play.”

The final decision to play was left to King. “They didn’t pick me until about 11 on the Saturday morning,” he said. “I had to have a bowl and see if I could run at the last minute … they put it in my hands as to whether I could contribute. I said yes and they backed me in … [I’m] very thankful.” King, who took four wickets on the first two days, was the most nervous person at the ground when the two Nolans were batting. “I couldn’t speak to anyone,” he said. “I was sitting here being quiet and didn’t move. I didn’t want to talk to anyone. I was packing myself.” King, who could barely walk, let alone run, finished four not out. “I was in a bit of strife,” he said. “I kept telling ‘Darc’ to keep fighting. ‘Darc’ didn’t want to know me [when he hit the runs to tie the score] – he was too busy trying to talk to everyone in the crowd. “It was a little bit of an anti-climax that he went out straight afterwards. “As well as the result, I got to play with ‘Darc’, and he’s my best mate. It’s been a brilliant year.”

Diggers Rest Bulla players can hold their heads high despite not getting the result they were after in the Gisborne and District Cricket Association McIntyre Cup grand final. Needing a win against Gisborne to claim the club’s first McIntyre Cup premiership, the Burras were left shattered when the teams finished tied at 215. Because the Dragons finished second on the ladder to the Burras’ fourth, the premiership went to Gisborne. Burras coach Kevin Barker said the side was gutted. “At the end of the day, we didn’t actually lose the grand final, it’s as simple as that,” he said. “We pushed a really good side to the end. “If a couple of things had gone our way it could have been a different result, not taking anything away from Gisborne. “It’s a numb feeling knowing we didn’t lose the game.” Starting the third day of the match at Gardiner Reserve needing to take five wickets for victory, the Burras looked in control when they dismissed Simon Harman, Clinton Young and Tahir Afridi in quick succession. At that stage the Dragons needed 47 runs with two wickets in hand. “Our bowlers had done the job all year and we expected them to do it again this time,” Barker said. “We created a chance in the second last over, but didn’t take it. “To their credit they fought hard and put on more than 40 for the last two wickets. “We knew they’d fight hard as they are a strong side and a successful club. Credit to them, they fought.” Darren Quarrell who was on a hat-trick after taking the wickets of Harman and Young, finished with five, while Rhys Berry and Lindon Dowsett took two wickets each. It capped off a good year with the ball for both Berry and Quarrell,who were named in the GDCA team of the year last week. Barker was named player of the grand final after making 118 on day one, which set up the Burras’ total. He said the club still had a lot to be proud of, in their first season back in the top grade. “It’s important for everyone to hold their heads high,” he said. “No one gave us a shot at the start of the year and to get as far as we did it is an amazing effort. At the end of the day, they didn’t actually lose.” Tara Murray

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