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Blitz on station parking Parking officers are planning to come down hard on commuters leaving their cars in short-term bays next to Sunbury train station, with an enforcement blitz getting under way this week. The blitz is expected to worsen the town’s parking woes, with many train passengers already resorting to leaving their cars in nearby side streets. Hume council has confirmed that the new owners of Sunbury Central shopping centre have asked officers to start patrolling its three-hour bays. Cautions will be issued in the short term but before long those caught breaking restrictions will be slapped with $50 fines. Critics of the crackdown say it only highlights the desperate need for more parking in Sunbury’s CBD. All-day parking on the shopping centre’s top level, reserved for train passengers under a deal made when the Sunbury line was electrified, is typically full by 7am on weekdays. Sunbury Train Association member Paul Campbell said commuters were increasingly left with few options. ‘‘With so many more people using the trains, the parks are filling up a lot earlier than they used to,’’ he said. Plans for a private multi-level carpark in the area were abandoned in 2011, despite extensive talks with the council and Public Transport Victoria. Cr Jack Medcraft said that with 20 to 30 cars using Sunbury Central’s
short-term bays every day, it was clear that authorities had ‘‘stuffed up’’. ‘‘We all know there’s a major shortage right across central Sunbury,’’ he said. ‘‘PTV has a responsibility to provide parking … they saw fit to build a park-and-ride at Diggers Rest when it was redeveloped, but why the hell didn’t they do it in Sunbury?’’
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- Paul Campbell In October last year, the council and Sunbury Business Association warned that overwhelming demand was stopping some people from accessing train services and was having a noticeable affect on nearby businesses. Council city infrastructure director Peter Waite said that with new data showing up to 2.7 million people used trains between Sunbury and Keilor Plains stations every year, the need for more parking bays was urgent. ‘‘Hume has regularly called on the state government to increase parking for rail commuters at Sunbury,’’ he said. A PTV spokesman said the 350 commuter spaces at Sunbury Central were marked in yellow and not subject to time restrictions. ‘’PTV will continue to monitor demand for these spaces, and explore ways to improve parking arrangements at Sunbury station.’’
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Salute for Lone Pine memorial Gisborne cemetery’s life-size statue of a World War I soldier continues to attract positive feedback from visitors. The bronze memorial, unveiled last year on the 100th anniversary of the Battle of Lone Pine, is near a lone pine tree that comes from an original seed on the battlefields at Gallipoli. Set on a granite plinth, the statue honours soldiers who fought in the Great War, including many locals buried at the cemetery and provides a place for many people to reflect on occasions such as Anzac Day. Gisborne and District Lions Club president Ross Sapwell recently presented cemetery trust president Doug McArthur with $2000 to help meet the cost of the memorial. The money was raised through sales of Lions’ Christmas cakes. Mr McArthur said the statue had been a popular addition to the cemetery grounds. “The reaction has been terrific really.’’
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Forum offers chance to upload internet misery McEwen residents fed up with the stalled rollout of the National Broadband Network will have the chance to vent their frustrations at a forum in Sunbury this week. With many people in newer areas of Sunbury, including Jacksons Hill, still unable to access even basic ADSL, the forum will hear from residents who have had their study and work lives disrupted by NBN delays. Many have resorted to expensive wireless broadband, with no ADSL ports available. Sunbury’s Robert Coburn said the lack of suitable internet was having a major effect on his family, including three students.
‘‘We had the NBN when we lived in Bacchus Marsh some years back,” he said. “Coming to Sunbury, it’s like it’s 1973 by comparison.’’ Gisborne’s Carmen McKinney said her husband, a consultant in the water industry, had to quit his job because fixed internet was not available. ‘‘We did all our homework before moving in two years ago,’’ she said. ‘‘Even to this day they will tell you ADSL is available, but it’s not.’’ Her teenage children have resorted to using free wi-fi at McDonald’s for their homework. Federal opposition communications spokesman Jason Clare will be part of
Thursday’s event, which will be hosted by McEwen MP Rob Mitchell. Mr Mitchell said residents affected by internet and mobile phone woes were contacting his office daily. “With so much of our lives online today, access to fast, reliable and affordable internet isn’t a luxury – it’s a necessity,’’ he said. Construction of the NBN began in Sunbury in 2013 and was scheduled for total completion by June last year. The rollout was put on hold following the Liberal government’s revised NBN plan and is now expected to finish in Sunbury some time next year.
Farmers treading water By Matt Crossman More Macedon Ranges farmers are switching to recycled water as concern about low rainfall continues to mount. Bureau of Meteorology figures show that just 139 millimetres fell between January and April, well below the long-term average for those months of 211.8 millimetres. Eleven municipalities in central and western Victoria are currently classed as drought affected, with Bendigo council last week deciding to write to the state government asking to be added to the list. Macedon Ranges council economic development and tourism manager Kylie Lethbridge said that while water was high on the agenda for last week’s meeting of the shire’s agribusiness forum, the council had yet to request drought status. ‘‘However, it is an ongoing concern, particularly due to the recent low rainfall,’’ she said. Western Water customer and community relations general manager Graham Holt said 15 new customers had hooked up to the authority’s recycled water schemes in Gisborne, Gisborne South, Woodend, Romsey and Riddells Creek in the past two years. Wheat and sheep farmer Angus Crawford recently had recycled water connected to the 2023-hectare property he leases near Riddells Creek. He said the move would increase the value of his lambs by more than $20 per head. ‘‘Eight weeks after sowing I had sheep on it,’’ Mr Crawford said. ‘‘Without the recycled water, it would have been bare dirt and waiting for rain.’’ Lancefield agronomist James Almond said it had been a tough season for many on the land, including those growing clovers, rye grass and cereals. ‘‘It’s been a dry start up but it looks like there may be a good finish, so that gives you some confidence,’’ he said. ‘‘Some clients are backing off because there’s no rain, but you have to start sowing somewhere.”
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Ratepayers in for $50 rise Rates for the average Macedon Ranges property owner are likely to rise $50, according to the council’s draft budget. The draft, which will be presented to councillors on Wednesday night, calls for an average increase of 2.5 per cent in 2016-17, taking the average bill to $2069. But final bills could fluctuate as 2016 is a revaluation year. If the budget is approved, rate rises will be the lowest in at least five years, with recent increases approaching 5 per cent. Councillors have previously complained about the state government’s new rate-rise capping measures, which restrict increases to those of the consumer price index from this year. The council’s proposed budget would bring in $43.59 million in rates and charges to fund $80.5 million in total expenditure, with the remainder to come from other funding sources. Capital works spending is expected to reach $23.50 million, similar to recent budgets despite the reduced rates increase. No new loans are proposed for 2016-17. In a preface to the budget, mayor Graham Hackett said that in the fourth year of its current term, the council’s focus was on meeting its commitments. ‘‘We know we must balance the environmental, infrastructure and social needs with our income from rates, fees and grants,’’ he said. ‘‘I think our draft budget is an affordable response to those needs.’’ Cr Hackett encouraged ratepayers to take part in the consultation process, with submissions to be heard at a special meeting on Wednesday, June 1, ahead of the budget’s official adoption on June 22. Matt Crossman
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Bike group crunches the numbers By Matt Crossman Sunbury Bicycle Users Group will conduct a bike and pedestrian count on Vineyard Road as it continues to push for the extension of a path that stops dangerously short of a Calder Freeway overpass. VicRoads has confirmed that Hume and Melton councils have agreed on a strategy and shared responsibilities for the completion of the path. However, the Diggers Rest side of the path won’t be done until a developer funds its
share. Sunbury BUG spokesman Hector Bugeja said the proposed timeline of up to five years was of major concern. ‘‘Without being too dramatic, there’s a serious risk that someone will be badly injured or killed in the meantime,’’ the former Bulla councillor said. As reported by Star Weekly Weekly, the path currently ends 200 metres before the Calder Freeway at Moore Road, forcing cyclists and pedestrians heading for Diggers Rest to cross on to the busy road.
While VicRoads will carry out its own assessment of the site, Sunbury BUG volunteers will conduct a bike and pedestrian count all day on May 7, aiming to highlight the need for urgent action. ‘‘With all the housing going up in Diggers Rest and a proposed primary school on Vineyard Road, there’s going to be a lot of movement of people across that road,’’ Mr Bugeja said. ‘‘There’s not a lot of people who use it at the minute because it doesn’t go anywhere.
“What we’re saying is, if you want this pathway, let them [VicRoads and the councils] know.’’ Mr Bugeja, who has previously criticised the longer timeframes of strategies and possible major upgrades for the path, said a short-term solution could be achieved as soon as someone put up the money. VicRoads has previously said path improvements would be considered as part of a $100 million program for new facilities across the state.
Sunbury Rotarians such as David Allan and Bruce Wallace (pictured) are ready to hit the road for the club’s Ride for Motor Neurone Disease (MND) this Sunday. Participants can choose from three rides as part of this year’s charity event. There’s a 16-kilometre short ride on Mitchells Lane, Moore Road and Vineyard Road ($15 per person); a 37-kilometre intermediate ride from Sunbury to South Gisborne, Gisborne and return ($30 per person); and a 65-kilometre long ride from Sunbury to South Gisborne, Barringo, Macedon, Gisborne and return ($55 per person). Marshals will be stationed along the routes. A water stop, a barbecue, fruit and drinks is included in the entry fees. Money raised will help MND Victoria’s efforts to provide support and lead research into the terminal neurological disease. Details: 0417 314 479 or www.rotaryclubsunbury.org.au
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Your rates at work: improving our roads and paths Council is currently completing a number of roadworks across the shire, with more to start in the coming weeks. These include: • Road widening and reconstruction works on Redesdale Road, between Kyneton-Metcalfe Road and Kyneton Transfer Station; Kyneton-Springhill Road between Coliban and Brady roads; and Pipers Creek-Pastoria Road, between Kyneton-Baynton Road and Pipers Creek Road. • Construction of a new shared pathway between Gisborne train station and New Gisborne Netball Complex. • More than 850 kilometres of sealed roads will be refreshed in our annual line marking program. For more information on works, call Council on 5422 0333 or visit mrsc.vic.gov.au/news
By Matt Crossman Sunbury and Macedon Ranges Specialist School will receive $4 million in this week’s state budget as part of a $155.8 million package to upgrade Victorian schools and improve support for pupils with special needs. Premier Daniel Andrews, Education Minister James Merlino and Macedon MP Mary-Anne Thomas made the announcement during a visit to the school’s Bullengarook senior campus last week. Twenty specialist schools will be upgraded, while mainstream schools will receive extra money to meet the learning requirements of students with special needs. Almost $50 million will support an extra 1750 Victorian students expected to be eligible for the program for students with disabilities in 2017. A total of $22 million will go towards helping students with autism and dyslexia, with increases to the number of speech pathologists, reading intervention programs and teacher training in schools. Another $15.6 million will be spent on replacing older buses and helping children with disabilities travel between home and school. Specialist school senior campus principal, Brendan Nolan, said the school community would determine how the money, available for both campuses, was spent. The school has about 200 students across its junior and senior facilities. Mr Nolan said that while he wouldn’t go as far as to say the specialist sector had been the
Have your say Expressions of interest: Lease land and buildings, Kyneton Council is seeking expressions of interest to lease land and buildings, at 9 Clowes Street, Kyneton. The property is located adjacent to the Kyneton Botanic Gardens. For more information, refer to the Public Notices section in this newspaper. Give your feedback on the Ross Watt Reserve master plan The New Gisborne Tennis Club would like your feedback on the new draft master plan for Ross Watt Reserve in New Gisborne. A community drop-in session on the master plan will be held at New Gisborne Tennis Club at Ross Watt Reserve, Station Street on Thursday 28 April, from 6.30pm–8pm. For more information on these items, visit mrsc.vic.gov.au/yoursay or call 5422 0333.
‘‘forgotten cousin’’, every bit of funding was welcome. ‘‘Certainly, the minister and premier have made it very clear that they believe it’s time that specialist schools were treated as equal,’’ he said. ‘‘It’s a very exciting day.’’ Mr Andrews said children with disabilities were entitled to the same opportunities as every other student.
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‘‘I want to say to every parent of a child with special needs, your kids are not out of sight and out of mind,’’ he said. “We want to make sure they have every chance to fulfil their potential.’’ Ms Thomas said the package provided support that had been missing for too long. “I’ve spoken to many parents of kids with special needs who face challenges getting help for their kids in mainstream education,” she said. “Today’s announcement will be very welcome news for these families.’’ The government previously announced $4.5 million for the second stage of renovations at Sunbury College, which has some buildings that are more than 50 years old. Kismet Park Primary School will receive $700,000 towards upgrades. Treasurer Tim Pallas will hand down the budget on Wednesday.
Events: Hold on to your hats–the Spooky Men’s Chorale are coming! Come see what the fuss is about as this all-male Aussie choir take to the stage armed with only their voices, a sly collection of hats, magnificent facial hair and a twinkle in their eyes. Supported by local act The Pollyphonics. When: Friday 29 April, 7.30pm Where: Kyneton Town Hall Cost: $42 adult, $38 concession, $25 youth, $15 child. Info: mrsc.vic.gov.au/buytickets Is your child ready for kindergarten? Learn how to identify whether your child is ready for kindergarten at this free information session. When: Tuesday 31 May, 7pm-8.30pm Where: Family and Children’s Centre, 71 Robertson Street, Gisborne Book: call Nikki on 5422 0231 or email nyoung@mrsc.vic.gov.au
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Hopes soar for station revival By Matt Crossman
As reported by Star Weekly Weekly, the group recently secured the support of Macedon Ranges council in its fight for better maintenance of the precinct, with Cr Jennifer Anderson lashing out at the condition of the station’s historic buildings and surrounds. Mr Todd said the condition of the 1862 station had been a problem since it was closed in 1978. The group believes the station, which remains an active stop on the Bendigo line, should be upgraded as a shelter or community hub. Having discovered the most recent lease
A community group long dismayed by long-term maintenance issues at privately leased Malmsbury train station is preparing a business case in the hope of securing the site when the existing contract ends in September. Malmsbury Historical Society secretary Mike Todd confirmed the group was liaising with Macedon MP Mary-Anne Thomas as it prepared plans for an arts, tourism and history hub at the site, unused for many years after being leased to a private tenant by VicTrack.
extension was for just 14 months, Mr Todd said Save Malmsbury Station supporters were preparing to make a play. ‘‘We’re pretty excited,’’ he said. ‘‘We had thought the lease was locked in for 10 more years.’’ Ms Thomas, who has previously made representations to the government over the maintenance issues, has promised to present the group’s business case for consideration. Government, heritage and some philanthropic funding is likely to be sought for a centre focused on the arts, tourism and
local history. The business plan will include potential uses for land surrounding the station. ‘‘The station complex has, unusually, quite a large parcel of land as well,’’ Mr Todd said. Mr Todd said money could be available under VicTrack’s formal policy of handing over vacant stations for community use. ‘‘Large amounts would be required, especially considering the condition of the station’s buildings,’’ he said. ‘‘There’s going to have to be some ongoing money for the running of it … but we’ve got one or two income possibilities that we will reveal in the plan.’’
Romsey’s Annie Phelan shared her personal story of cancer and a few tales from her acting career during a charity event at the town’s library last Wednesday. Phelan, who has appeared in countless stage productions, films and television series, entertained close to 90 people as part of a Biggest Morning Tea hosted by the library and local Red Cross unit. Early detection has helped the Prisoner and Winners and Losers star fight off three cancer scares in recent years. The turnout for last week’s event far exceeded initial expectations, raising close to $800 for the Cancer Council.
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Redundant workers turn to pokies By Matt Crossman New data reveals more than $70 million has been gambled on poker machines in Hume since the start of the financial year. Latest Victorian Commission for Gambling and Liquor Regulation figures also show that more than $9.3 million was poured into Sunbury’s 230 poker machines in the six months to December, with the annual spend likely to nudge $20 million. More than $6 million was spent on the 103 machines in the Macedon Ranges.
The figures have been met with concern by researchers and community health experts, who believe that fewer people are playing the machines but those who do are more likely to be problem gamblers. Sunbury Community Health child, youth and family services manager Marcus Bosch said counsellors had noticed a disturbing trend – clients who had received redundancy payouts becoming addicted to gambling. ‘‘[They’re] often unaware that the payouts result in a preclusion period, preventing them from receiving Centrelink benefits,’’ Mr Bosch
said. ‘‘Without work, they can suddenly find themselves lonely and isolated, with time on their hands and their redundancy payout available to them.’’ Mr Bosch said most people using SCH’s gambling counselling service had a problem with poker machines. ‘‘Many people still aren’t aware that gambling can develop into a genuine addiction similar to substance addiction, which is why it has such a destructive impact on the lives of so many people,’’ he said. ‘‘Gambling addiction doesn’t just affect the person with the addiction but
War tunes a hot ticket Sunbury residents need to act quickly if they want to be there when a locally-written musical theatre production paying tribute to the Anzacs makes its home debut. Created in the lead-up to last year’s Gallipoli centenary, Sunbury Choral Association’s We Will Remember Them garnered rave reviews for two shows staged in Melton in March 2015. The production’s story, costumes, decor and foyer displays proved so popular that Melton council commissioned an extra performance, which was held in April last year. The show’s popularity has followed it home, with tickets for a matinee show at Sunbury’s Boilerhouse Theatre this Saturday selling out soon after going on sale. Limited tickets remain available for sessions at 7.30pm this Saturday night and 2pm on Sunday. Choral group spokeswoman Deb Poulter-Sweeney says the show, which takes
audiences on a musical journey through various stages of war, is packed with emotion. ‘‘There’s elation, there’s devastation … there’s a bit of laughter, as well,’’ she says. We Will Remember Them features a mix of whole-choir and small-group numbers and solo pieces, poems and sketches. Action takes place on two stages – the main stage showing what is happening at war and a mezzanine telling the story of those at home. Costumes and decor reflect the World War I theme, while audience refreshments are provided through individual rations handed out at interval. Tickets cost $20; concession $15. Bookings essential. Details: goo.gl/ljGNcK Matt Crossman Sunbury Choral Association group’s tribute show. (Joe Mastroianni)
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MY PLACE Having grown up in a US military family, Opera Australia chorus singer Kristen Leich has travelled widely. The former New York City Opera performer and mother of two tells Matt Crossman why she calls Kyneton home. How did you come to live in the Macedon Ranges? It’s a bit of a love story. My former employer in the US is Australian and her friends are now my in-laws. My husband and I met in New York and one thing led to another. We decided New York probably wasn’t the best place to raise a family and it was much easier for his work [as a property valuer] to live in Australia … so we came back to his home town, Kyneton, in 2012. I understand you grew up in Colorado Springs? Mostly. I was in a military family, so we kind of lived everywhere. Having been to many places around the world, how have you found Kyneton?
What are your thoughts about the local arts scene? I’m part of a group called Music in the Central Highlands. I’ve been really fortunate to be involved in that concert series. Occasionally, we get to catch some local theatre or something. It’s hard to make the time, but thank God for the town hall. There’s some really great shows that come through.
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I’ve come to really love it. It wasn’t such a large leap, coming from Colorado originally. I really like that we know our neighbours and the fact we are right near Piper Street. It’s great to be able to get a meal or a craft beer whenever you want.
What are some of the local cafes you visit? Oh my goodness, where do I start? I must say my heart belongs to Major Tom’s … they have got fantastic burgers and we’ve had some good
experiences there. We also love Pizza Verde, which is run by a fellow American, and Little Swallow. The Royal George [Hotel] is another favourite … we had our wedding reception there.
■ Kristen Leich will perform in Opera Australia’s productions of La Boheme and The Pearlfishers in Melbourne next month. Details: www.opera.org.au
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Calder Park Drive overpass push
The time has come to push for the Calder Park Drive overpass. Over the next five to 10 years, there will be about 100,000 vehicle movements per day on the Calder Freeway at Keilor through to the Calder Park Drive exit. Can you afford to be waiting on the Calder Freeway shoulder to get onto the current Calder Park Drive exit during peak period when trains close the crossing every 15 minutes? No! Can we continue to go from 80km/h to 100km/h, then back to 80km/h again on this section of the Calder Freeway? Can we continue to allow drivers to go straight through the median strip when driving along Calder Park Drive to go to the city, rather than use the newly created U-turn at Organ Pipes Road? As a community, we cannot wait another 10-20 years for urgent road infrastructure with the significant increase in the population for this region. I urge residents to sign the online petition at www.brendanoconnor.com.au/ Campaigns/Support-the-Calder-Park-Drive-
Re the Macedon Ranges protection issues paper that asks for community feedback. For something this important, there has been very little publicity or community engagement in this critical process. The state government promised us legislation based on Statement of Planning Policy No. 8, the former policy that has applied to the central, eastern and southern parts of the shire for 40 years. The issues paper instead includes the council’s failed 2014 ‘non-protection’, economics/growth-focussed localised planning statement (LPS) as an alternative to Policy No. 8 as the basis for legislation. Why? The council’s LPS is the opposite of ‘protection’, and not what the state government promised. Christine Pruneau, secretary, Macedon Ranges Residents Association HAV A E YOUR SAY AV Star Weekly welcomes letters to the editor as well as comments and story tips on our websites and Facebook pages. Post: Corner Thomsons Road and Keilor Park Drive, Keilor Park, 3042 Email: westletters@starweekly.com.au Web: starweekly.com.au Sunbury & Macedon Ranges Star Weekly @star_weekly
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Men in chorus
A choir made up of men armed with their voices, a collection of hats and magnificent facial hair will wow crowds as part of Kyneton Town Hall’s April program. The Spooky Men’s Chorale has received rave reviews for live shows that blend comedy, harmonies and a cheeky dollop of fun. Macedon Ranges choir The Polyphonics will support the chorale from 7.30pm this Friday. ■ www.mrsc.vic.gov. au/buytickets
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Join the Friends of Emu Bottom Wetlands for the first planting as part of the Corridors of Green project, designed to plant out a large, weedy patch. Free barbecue. Homestead Way, Sunbury, 10am-12.30pm, May 1. ■ goo.gl/l4HgLn Learn how to turn food scraps and garden clippings into nutrient rich compost at Hume council’s next Live Green workshop at Sunbury library. It’s from 6.15-7.45pm on May 5. ■ goo.gl/l4HgLn
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More than 200 works will be for sale at this year’s Sunbury Art Show. It’s at the Boilerhouse Gallery on Jacksons Hill from 10am-4pm this Saturday and Sunday. Free entry. ■ 5428 7022
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A delightful Federation cottage on about 1000 square metres, this includes pressed metal ceilings, Baltic floorboards, painted board ceilings and walls, a dollop of leadlight and beautiful bay windows in two of the three bedrooms. The shared bathroom has distressed floorboards and an original pedestal basin. Multi-paned French doors link a lounge room to the family-meals space. The adjoining kitchen has a new Bellini cooker and a Euromaid dishwasher. A split-system and 2kW solar system are extras. Outside, the wonderful gardens come with mature plantings, fruit trees and other exotics, while a wooden deck provides a timeout spot. A caravan from the ‘70s in original condition is a quirky place to house guests or teens. There are sheds, a chicken coop and shelter for two cars. The iconic Radio Springs Hotel is nearby, Trentham and Daylesford within a short drive.
Dressed to impress, this quality-built residence on about 1081 square metres in prestigious Mulbarton estate is likely to tempt fastidious buyers looking for that extra layer of luxe. Of the four big, grey-carpeted bedrooms, the main is the biggest by far and has a slick en suite with polished concrete floor, a large vanity unit with basins atop stone, and a bathtub. Access to the large walk-in wardrobe is from here and the toilet is enclosed. The shared bathroom is also stylish. The house also has a study, a powder room and separate laundry. Double doors usher in a carpeted lounge/theatre room. The kitchen and family-meals zone with glossy grey floor tiles is next door. A covered alfresco area looks out to stretches of well-tended lawn and landscaping. The property is within an easy walk of town centre, schools and sports facilities and has a double garage with workshop space.
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“REMEMBER WITH GRATITUDE” ANZAC Day is a time to stop and remember with gratitude the thousands of men and women who have fought and are still fighting to maintain our freedom, our lifestyle. We remember those who did not come home, who lie on distant shores far from family. Though it is essential that we always remember those who gave their lives for us, let us also remember the parents, partners and children who wait at home for their loved ones to return. In this age of instant communication with email, skype, facebook, mobile phones, it is difficult to imagine the agony of “not knowing”. The First World War, the Second, Korea, Vietnam were all before the advent of modern communication and families relied on letters which often took weeks or months to arrive. For many families it was the dreaded telegram, “missing in action presumed dead”. War is such a dreadful waste of life but the impact of war is widespread. Families left behind learnt to cope but the pain affected af all. Those who went to war and came home carried unseen scars, which, with time may fade but never completely heal. So many men and women return with physical disabilities – whole and hearty young people who return from war with lung damage, missing limbs or eyesight and with long term mental anguish.
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Chess Property Consultants: 5429 5544 Price: $416,000 Private sale
With its sparkling modernity, appealing décor and flexibility in how rooms are used, this is a place designed with families in mind – further supported by being within an amble of St Mary’s Primary School and shops and a short bike ride away from Lancefield Primary School. It’s the small décor tweaks that stand out. Floor tiles and roller blinds are soft-grey, carpets are mid-grey, walls are sandstone and cabinetry is chocolate.
The secondary bedrooms take it up a notch, with one having charcoal sheers on a window framed by lovely black-and-white wallpaper (a sophisticated room for a teen?), while the other has pink striped wallpaper ready for its new princess. The large, tiled living hub becomes two spaces, separated by a glass slider, if an adjoining, laminate-floored room is used as a rumpus/playroom – or it could serve as a fourth bedroom.
The kitchen has an island bench, a step-in pantry, white splashback tiles, a dishwasher, underbench oven and gas cooktop. The main bedroom, with walk-in wardrobe and en suite, is near the front door, while the others (with wardrobes) are down a tiled hallway, as are bathroom and toilet. A gabled pergola above concrete is a huge space outside the meals zone. It has a wooden bar to elbow as the cook
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Sunbury, 1 McComb Street
ROOM TO MOVE, ROOM TO GROW – 769 M2 APPROX
3 BED | 1 BATH | 2 CAR
Truly charming and recently refurbished this is property that you’ve been searching for! A great sized block along with a great location only a stone’s throw from reserve and sporting grounds and easy stroll to Schools and Kinder. Internally the home off f ers 3 ff bedrooms with BIR’s, central bathroom has been fully renovated along with laundry with separate WC. Great size lounge and dining room plus kitchen overlooks the meals area with adjoining seamless indoor outdoor living. Also featuring both heating and cooling plus optional Wood heater, r double carport and garden shed plus the warmth of dado panelling, kids playground, orchard and r, plenty more. If you’re looking for a property with a great vibe and no work required, awesome outdoor living space and a big back yard, look no further. FOR SALE $335,000 - $355,000
Quality Residence Romsey, 15 Sullivan Crt
QUALITY, Y POSITION AND EXCELLENT VA Y, V LUE
4 BED | 2 BATH | 2 CAR | 1 STUDY
Entirely captivating, this stunning contemporary domain defined by European finishes of the highest standards, generous proportions and a superb northern orientation delivers family living with a sense of warmth and indulgence. Set on approx 1903m2 it consists of 4 large bedrooms with BIR’s, luxurious hotel style master suite with dual walk in robes and stunning ensuite, family bathroom plus powder room. There is a large study/home office, light filled lounge, open plan kitchen with adjoining spacious meals & family area. Featuring: •Gas Hydronic heating throughout •To T wn water plus bore •UVPC windows and doors with double glazing •Walk in linen To and pantry •Surround sound •Solar panels. Outdoors the family can entertain in the privacy of paved alfresco area with several access points to the home. FOR SALE $565,000 - $595,000
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Acreage Lifestyle
Sunbury, 42 Highgrove Drive
3 BED | 2 BATH | 4 CAR | 1 STUDY
A FA F MILY L ACREAGE DELIGHT LY
Set in approx. 1 acre is this truly wonderful lifestyle home. Everything to enjoy your country lifestyle or hobby farm; including an inground pool, ornamental lake with a cascading waterfall and pergola, veggie patch, dog run, chook pen and enclosure, aviary, ya y, large additional garage and workshop with power. Open plan family living areas. Modern kitchen meals area with granite worktops, S/S appliances and a WIP P, large living/dining area has a welcoming wood burner. Separate rumpus room. Large outdoor alfresco entertaining area, beautifully landscaped gardens. Large master has a WIR and an executive en-suite. Tw T o further bedrooms and a large family bathroom. Reverse cycle ducted heating/refrigerated cooling, alarm system, solar panels, large side access through remote double gates leading to ample rear parking for your cars, trailers, boats or caravans. FOR SALE $795,000 - $845,000
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SUNBURY 4 Trott St FOR SALE $370,000 - $410,000 3 BED | 2 BATH | 2 CAR | 1 STUDY
ROMSEY 10 Gordon Crs FOR SALE $395,000 - $425,000 3 BED | 1 BATH | 2 CAR
SUNBURY 2/41 Baggygreen St FOR SALE $325,000 - $345,000 3 BED | 2 BATH | 1 CAR
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RIDDELLS CREEK VIC 3431 Riddells Creek was originally settled by John Carre Riddell and Thomas Ferrier Hamilton in 1841and is located on the southern foothills of the Macedon Ranges. Riddells Creek is home to two historic railway bridges, the original “Smith Nursery” site now a beautiful reserve with an ornamental lake and is surrounded by natural bushland. There is also a small creek that runs through the town at Wybej e ong Park. ej
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Riddells Creek Primary School provides education for children in the area. Sporting and clubs in Riddells Creek include a Pony Club, Riddells Junior Basketball Association, Riddell Football Club, Cricket Club and Dog Obedience Club. There is also a Living and Learning Centre, the Riddells Creek Winery and Riddells Creek Landcare.
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RIDDELLS CREEK 35 Bluegum Cir FOR SALE $570,000 - $590,000
RIDDELLS CREEK 71 Sandy Creek Rd FOR SALE $735,000 - $775,000
RIDDELLS CREEK 18 March Crt FOR SALE $379,000 - $399,000
RIDDELLS CREEK 657 Kilmore Rd FOR SALE $438,000
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4 BED | 2 BATH | 3 CAR Offers four good sized bedrooms all with BIR’s, master with WIR & ensuite. Kitchen/meals area, games room & theatre room with proj o ector & movie screen. oj Outdoor alfresco area with spa, triple garage with remote door access and side access boats, trailers or a caravan. Now is the time to embrace that country life style you have always dreamed of for your family.
5 BED | 3 BATH | 5 CAR Rare opportunity to acquire a rural & exceptionally well presented property. The main dwelling offers 4 bedrooms, all with BIR’s, master WIR & ensuite. The house & improvements are set on one side of the block allowing for potential subdivision (STCA) a pony paddock or room for extensive shedding! Paved pergola, inground salt chlorinated pool & guest house.
3 BED | 1 BATH | 2 CAR This modest family home has 3 bedrooms all with BIR, master enjoys access to the two way bathroom. Lounge with a cosy wood fire, split level design & cathedral ceilings, large garage & workshop. The property still has plenty of scope for further improvement given its location within the town offers good future potential growth for the savvy investor.
VACANT LAND This block has a generous, level building envelope, allowing plenty of scope for your dream home. The block of approx 5000m2 will be sold fully fenced, fully serviced by all available town services including NBN. A rare opportunity to secure a small acreage property this close to town.
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Gisborne 18 Choice Place
Private Sale
Prestige, position, presentation plus ~ 1,700m2 (approx.) Set in a stately elevated location to take in the view, this superbly designed home offers luxury living & an excellent floorplan. The warm floors invite you through the home beyond the elegant entrance, right throughout the multiple living areas. The view from the kitchen & family areas will ensure that you simply won’t want to leave. Open plan living means that everyone is able to enjoy the ambience of the wood heater; plus separate sitting room/library, ary formal dining & family rumpus. ary, With 4 huge bedrooms plus study - or 5 bedrooms, all accommodation is well serviced by ensuites, powder rooms plus walk in robes. As you would expect from a property of such calibre, the outdoor space is divine. Potter in your vegie patch, relax on the deck, create something in the huge shed or enjoy the garden. Further features include excellent laundry/ laundry mudroom, ducted heating, alarm system & solar panels. With easy fwy access, Gisborne is the largest town in the Macedon Ranges that retains a semi-rural character & a wealth of open spaces. Nothing to do here, simply move in & be the envy of the neighbourhood.
Private Sale Details: Contact Agent
Viewing Times: Sunday 1.00 - 2.00pm
Kennedy & Hunt Real Estate 20 SUNBURY & MACEDON RANGES STAR WEEKLY \ APRIL 26, 2016
Property Information:
A4 B3 C3 www.kennedyandhunt.com.au
Kennedy & Hunt:
Agent Contacts:
33 Brantome St, Gisborne,Victoria, 3437
Jason Kennedy: Wilma Grumont: Dominic Romeo:
Ph: (03) 5428 2544 Fax: (03) 5428 2816
Gisborne 26 Frith Road
Private Sale
Large family home with garden studio in a central location. Land over 1,100m2.
Mount Macedon 10 Governors Drive
0417 383 235 0409 138 472 0407 435 589
Private Sale
“Bunyip Lodge”. Charm, Quality and Position.
This potentially 5 bedrm home is well appointed, with sep. living areas perfect for a busy home. Open plan kitchen/meals & living with dining & lounge with open fire place & picturesque views. Fully equipped studio, set in a private garden with gazebo & entertaining area. Garage leads to storage, cellar & carport. The complete package!
One of Mt Macedon’s gracious homes on 5,574m2 (approx.) of magnificent gardens. Comprises foyer, kitchen/meals , sitting rm, dining rm, family rm, 3 bedrooms, master with ensuite & WIR, 2 bathrms, library, ary 2nd sitting room & cellar. Above the 3 car ary, garage is office, gallery or games room space. The property is further enhanced with swimming pool, gazebo & decking. Quality lifestyle at an affordable price.
Private Sale Details:
Private Sale Details:
$675,000
$1,150,000 - $1,200,000
Viewing Times:
Property Information:
Saturday 2.00 - 2.30pm
A4 B2 C4 Gisborne 66 The Boulevard A great family home with views and easy distance to town. Land approx. 758m2.
Viewing Times:
Property Information:
Saturday 1.00 - 1.30pm
NEW LISTING
A3 B2 C3 Riddells Creek 461 Sandy Creek Road Escape to the country
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.
Situated on approx. 20 acres overlooking the Macedon Ranges. Comprising of 4 bedrooms, bathroom, country kitchen, huge living/dining living/ room with magnificent views & expansive balcony. The home is further complimented by a herb garden, chook shed, 2 car garage, solar panels & generator for power supply. Close to the townships, freeway access, train station & Melb. International Airport.
Private Sale Details:
Private Sale Details:
E.S.R. $510,000 - $540,000
Contact Agent
Viewing Times:
Viewing Times:
Saturday 12.00 - 12.30pm
Saturday 11.00 - 11.30am
Property Info:
A4 B2 C2
Property Info:
A4 B1 C2
Gisborne 3 William Court
Gisborne 22-24 Brady Road
Impressive family masterpiece in highly prestigious Mulbarton Estate – 1,081m2 (approx.)
Why build? This striking family home already has it all.
Private
Quality built home offering generously proportioned living areas & an elegant feel. 4 bedrms, open plan living & a deluxe kitchen overlooking alfresco & yard. Also offering a theatre room & home office, nothing has been overlooked. This property will suit the most fastidious buyer.
Sitting on 2,615m2 (approx.) & offering incredible views of the Macedon Ranges. The house has been cleverly sited, ensuring that the option is available to subdivide further - (STCA). Features open plan living, theatre room, study, udy plus games room. The master udy, bedroom offers a parents retreat, ensuite & WIR. The kids will love the huge yard.
Private Sale Details:
Private Sale Details:
Contact Agent
Contact Agent
Viewing Times:
Viewing Times:
Saturday 2.00 - 2.30pm
Saturday 1.00 - 1.30pm
Property Info:
Kennedy & Hunt Real Estate
A4 B2 C2
Property Info:
A4 B2 C2
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Auction Saturday 7 May at 11am Auction Saturday 7 May at 3pm
Woodend 12 Carlisle Street
Reserve Price $675,000
This charming 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom Californian Bungalow retains many of its period features and is located in a sought after premium location, privately nestled within a beautiful English garden setting. Includes entry hall, lounge with ofp & gas heating, open plan living with solid fuel heating and kitchen/meals area. Excellent rear deck outdoor living area, absolutely delightful and private back garden.
View By appointment John Keating 0419 880 444 Sandi Barry-Mueller 0408 392 347
Classic Californian Bungalow on a Sensational ½ Acre
Spring Hill 845 Coliban Road (Cnr Tylden Springhill Road) Big Mountain Views & Rich Red Soils - 47.26Ha (116 Acres)
A sensational location to build your dream home with stunning views to Mount Macedon. Excellent red soils and rich pastures, new fencing with laneways, bore, windmill and tank, reticulated water to troughs, 10 paddocks, holding yards, stock loading ramp, dam and hay shed. A most desirable country offering with "as of right to build."
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Price $1,050,000 View By appointment Sandi Barry-Mueller 0408 392 347
Kyneton - Edgecombe
102 Barbower Road Barbower - Circa 1855 - On 47 Ha (116 Acres) Adjoining land of 52ha (129 Acres) to be offered separately. The sale of Barbower for the first time in its 160 years of one family ownership, presents a rare opportunity to acquire a heritage gem, and reclaim its past grandeur. Barbower features a beautiful historic setting which includes stone stables and barn/shearing shed, charming dry stone fencing, bore water and Snipe Creek runs through the property nearby the homestead.
Reserve Prices Homestead $875,000 Adjoining land $575,000 View Wed 27 April 3-3.30pm Sat 30 April 12-12.30pm or by appointment John Keating 0419 880 444 Sandi Barry-Mueller 0408 392 347
Woodend Unit 3/16 Corinella Road Stylish Sandstone
Excelling unit in a beautiful condition and features a lovely sunny lounge/ dining area, good kitchen, three bedrooms, or two with study/sewing room, bathroom with dual access from the main bedroom, separate w.c. and laundry. Lovely quiet location close to the Woodend Railway Station.
Price $415,000 View Sat 7 May 1-1.30pm or by appointment Sandi Barry-Mueller 0408 392 347
Macedon 36 Hedderwick Lane Bolobek Lakes Estate - Waterview - on 2.2 Ha (5.55 Acres) Indulge yourself in gracious lifestyle luxury on a dream homesite nestled at the end of a magnificent Pin Oak lined avenue in a neighbourhood hosting some of the most prestigious homes of the Macedon Ranges. With total privacy and inspiring picturesque views from every room across your own professionally designed garden including to the summit of Mount Macedon, Waterview features a two storey approximately 50 square architect designed residence with large bright living and entertaining spaces including formal lounge, formal dining room, open plan kitchen/living/ family meals area, study, sunroom, 4 bedrooms, rumpus room, 3 bathrooms, 5 wc’s, integrated double garage, workshop and carport. Numerous features include passive solar design, high ceilings, central heating plus split system cooling, 5.4kw solar panels, town water, rainwater tanks and bore, extensively planted mature garden including large ornamental pond teaming with bird life, garden lighting, 200 mature olive trees, 2 acre pony/sheep paddock and electric remote controlled front gates. .
Price $2,300,000 View Sat 30 April 2-2.30pm or by appointment John Keating 0419 880 444 Sandi Barry-Mueller 0408 392 347
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Sunbury Pty Ltd
10 Sturt Street, Sunbury 3A1B2C
PUT YOUR HANDS TOGETHER FOR THIS RENOVATION VA VATION !! Situated within close proximity to shops, schools, childcare and public transport, this renovated 3 bedroom home is sure to impress! The home consists of 3 bedrooms with built in robes, new kitchen with stainless steel appliances, renovated bathroom and laundry, formal dining room and study and light filled living spaces. Addition features include, heating and cooling, large tandem double garage, undercover entertaining area, and more!
Sunbury Pty Ltd
FIND OUT WHAT YOUR HOME IS WORTH
Price: $295,000 to $325,000 Inspection: Saturday 12.15pm to 12.45pm Photo ID required Contact: Adam Sacco 0409 033 644 adam.sacco@leadingrealestate.com.au
3 Westminster Grove, Sunbury 3A3B2C
SCENIC VIEWS FROM THE HILL! Situated in the ever popular Jacksons Hill estate stands a proud home born yesterday with commanding scenic views of Sunbury’s y’ y’s rolling hills. This tri-level home offers off formal front lounge and an open plan family room combining the meals area and a functional kitchen. Accommodating 3 bedrooms including main bedroom complete with WIR, ensuite. Additional features include ducted heating, evap cooling, security alarm system, double lock-up garage and more!
Call us today for a free appraisal on
9744 2244!
Price: $530,000 to $580,000 Inspection: Saturday 10.45am to 11.15am Photo ID required Contact: Adam Sacco 0409 033 644 adam.sacco@leadingrealestate.com.au
Shop 3, 2 Brook Street, Sunbury • 03 9744 2244 • leadingrealestate.com.au
8 Bundanoon Avenue, Sunbury
3A2B 2C
A WARBURTON WONDOR!
Price: $530,000 to $580,000
Encompassing the most incredible, birds eye view of Melbourne city this premium built federation inspired
Inspection: Saturday 11.30am to 12.00pm
exclusive Warburton home takes pride of place at the front of the Canterbury Hills Estate. The first level offers off a light filled formal lounge, main bedroom which features walk in robe with large ensuite, a bedroom sized study and formal dining. Upstairs comprises, a well-appointed Tasmanian Oak kitchen with stainless steel appliances which overlooks the meals area which flows through to the main family living room with access through to the outdoor
Photo ID required
Contact: Contact: Adam Sacco 0409 033 644 adam.sacco@leadingrealestate.com.au
entertaining areas. All remaining bedrooms, central bathroom and separate toilet and laundry are centered off. off Additional features include security alarm system, twin garden shedding, central ducted heating, split system cooling plus additional ceiling fans, brand new hot water service and much more!
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03 9744 2244
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Sunbury Pty Ltd
AUCTION
65 Emu Road, Sunbury
4A3B 6C
A GRAND DESIGN! An aspirational lifest lif yle of rural tranquillity and urban convenience is on offer off in the much desired Emu Bottom Estate. The home comprises four bedrooms including main bedroom with WIR and ensuite, main bathroom with a further bathroom upstairs plus a bedroom sized study. Multiple living zones highlight formal lounge and a separate formal dining, home theatre room and main family room. A well-appointed Red gum kitchen with premium quality feature cabinetry, overlooking an open-plan meals/ dining area with access out through sliding doors leading to a vast rear deck. Additional features include daikin reverse cycle heating and refrigerated cooling system, three water tanks, 12x9 metre shed, Bio Cycle septic tank system with recycle water storage and SO much more!
Auction: 14th Of May 2016 at 1.00pm Price: CONTAC NT T AGENT NTAC Inspection: Saturday 10:00am to 10:30am
Photo ID required
Contact: Adam Sacco 0409 033 644 adam.sacco@leadingrealestate.com.au
Unit 7/49 Brook Street, Sunbury 3A1B1C
DOWNSIZE WITHOUT THE SQUEEZE! 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: $300,000 to $330,000 Inspection: Saturday 12.15pm to 12.45pm Photo ID required Contact: Adam Sacco 0409 033 644 adam.sacco@leadingrealestate.com.au
Unit 2/78 Barkly Street, Sunbury 3A1B2C
INNER TOWN, COUNTRY STYLE! Fantastically positioned in an exclusive, flat three unit complex, it’s hard to beat a location like this with all the township’s facilities just at your doorstep! Featuring two bedrooms plus a study/ third bedroom, a spacious lounge, modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, low maintenance established gardens and a good sized easy to maintain courtyard. Additional features include a large two way bathroom, ducted heating, air-conditioning, remote single garage and much more.
18 Yardley Street, Sunbury
3A2B 2C
YOU’VE STRUCK GOLD! Sitting in a class of its own and framed by gorgeous established landscaped gardens, this breath taking property offers off a fantastic contemporary design. Off ing a formal lounge leading to a formal dining, a centralised Offer kitchen with stainless steel appliances and a large WIP which overlooks
Price: $430,000 to $460,000 Inspection: Saturday 1.00pm to 1.30pm
Photo ID required
Contact: Adam Sacco 0409 033 644 adam.sacco@leadingrealestate.com.au
the meals area and main family room. Comprising of three generous sized bedrooms, main with a wall to wall
Price: $345,000 - $370,000 Inspection: Saturday 1.00pm to 1.30pm Photo ID required Contact: Adam Sacco 0409 033 644 adam.sacco@leadingrealestate.com.au
Shop 3, 2 Brook Street, Sunbury
WIR and ensuite, central bathroom and a sizable open study. Additional features which include ducted heating, evaporative cooling, a double garage with remote access and rear access to the backyard and much more!
03 9744 2244
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70 Magnet Lane
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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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1010 Romsey Road, HESKET An amazing farm house of 44 squares living area on prime 33.75 acres with breath-taking views and exceptional spring water. Set within a glorious garden and established orchard with extensive and beautiful craftsman built drystone walls and quaint drystone shed with chookpen/animal enclosure. There is also a huge machinery shed. Located in the hamlet of Hesket on the edge of the renowned Kerrie Valley halfway between Woodend and Romsey. Prime location for upmarket tourist accommodation - Subject to council approval.
E.S.P $1.1Million to $1.2Million AUCTION Saturday 21 May at 11am
VLINE
POST OFFICE
SUPERMARKET
PRIMARY SCHOOL
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Templeton Mews
TEMPLETON MEWS is here Lot 8 Sold
on Templeton Street, WOODEND
Right in the heart of things! Very rare offerings of six vacant allotments in absolute prime central township location. These fabulous blocks are perfect for those wishing to downsize to a smaller residence or to establish a new home. In this unique location, in the absolute centre of the village of Woodend. Situated right opposite the Brooke Street Medical Centre, the land is also just one block from the Vline commuter railway station, two and a half blocks from the Post Office. Driveways soon to be formed, and all services made available to each block. Now selling off the plan, deposit only to be paid now, balance when new titles issue.
Prices from $340,000 - $345,000
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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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Hollyberry 52 Lavender Farm Road, WOODEND Premium equestrian facilities feature on this most picturesque 4.901ha (12 acres) in the tightly held Lavender Farm Road. The professionally renovated homestead comprises 9 main rooms and a huge integrated office. 2 bathrooms, 2 separate W.C’s, huge pantry, huge laundry and exceptional storage. There is a 20m x 60m arena round yard. Large shed with 3 big stables and tack room with hot water wash bay and more...
AUCTION Saturday 7th May at 11am RESERVE $1,100,000 e n sit noo ril n 2 o Ap nt - 1 0th e Ag 0amay 3 .3 d 11 atur S
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1871-1873 Mt Macedon Road, WOODEND Hollyberry - An exclusive boutique country estate of only four large home sites. Offering all town amenities, Close to the main township of Woodend and less than 2km to the VLine Station, it is also on the bus route servicing Braemar College, Sacred Heart and Kyneton Secondary College. This is a rare opportunity to buy a larger country home site just 45 minutes from the heart of Melbourne.
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Suite 3, 39 Anslow St Woodend VIC 3442 Phone 5427 4307 or 0427 272 872 www.joangladman.com.au
.. 3 . e ing g l a l t e S S w o N The designers of Edgewood estate have gone all out to deliver a new residential area that takes advantage of the lightly treed,
undulating land, with some blocks enjoying wonderful views of Mount Macedon. Wide sealed streets, planted with Eucalyptus and Crab Apple trees, rock-lined swale drains and a pretty water catchment zone planted with a blend of grasses are enviable features and the starting point of making the estate a new dream place to live. The block sizes vary between 541m² and 665m² – priced from $220,000 to $255,000 Within comfortable walking distance of Woodend station and the village noted for its beauty and cafe and arts culture Edgewood makes a car-free life a reality. Destined to be another jewel in the Woodend crown, Edgewood is about living the dream with everything prepared to make building your new home an exciting investment in your future.
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GISBORNE Real Estate MACEDON RANGES Real Estate
JUST LISTED
OPEN SATURDAY 11.00-11.30AM
SUNBURY
JUST LISTED
Unit 5/58-60 LIGAR STREET RIDDELLS CREEK
Soaring cathedral ceilings enhance the light and appeal of this 2BR open plan unit. Good kitchen, sep laundry, fresh bathroom. With a fabulous rear yard (with flourishing mini-fruit trees) there’s e’ plenty of e’s sunshine and privacy. Cost saving solar panels, lock up garage plus a lock up storeroom. Close to shops, train and conveniences, this is perfect for first home buyer, er investor, er, or or an excellent retirement roost. or,
3 CANDLEBARK COURT
Off ing a triple treat! Plenty of bedrooms, Loads of living areas, and a Great shed! Comp: 4BR (ES) Offer formal lounge (or multi-purpose room), kitchen/fam. dining area, sep family lounge room, plus a further entertainers delight – a party room! There’s e’ lovely decking on the surround verandah and the great e’s shed has its own boardwalk, concrete floors and is fully powered. There’s e’ a double garage plus a lock up e’s carport with access to the rear of the property. Perfec rf t family living with walk to train, school and shops. rfec
$305,000
$569,000
LOW MAINTENANCE
CONVENIENCE PLUS!
GISBORNE
13/75 HAMILTON STREET GISBORNE
23 LYELL STREET
This fresh and better than new, new residence has a design emphasis that’s t’ crisp and contemporary. Walk to a t’s the wonderful facilities of Gisborne and enjoy a new convenient, easy living lifest lif yle. Classy and well laid out, with neutral décor toning, the residence has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and two living rooms. There’s e’ e’s a total of three decked areas, a remote controlled DLUG and two car park, plus room for a vegie garden. Absolutely spotless, fresh and lovely, ly this home is an ideal purchase for a multitude of buyer category! ly,
Original décor and superbly maintained, this older style Gisborne home is a fantastic offer off ing for many buyers. Opposite Macedon Ranges Health, near Neal Street Medical Clinic, Gisborne Oaks and Mailand House, this convenient residence is also a hop skip and a jump from the shopping centre. Comprised of entry hall, three bedrooms (2 with BIR), bathroom, sep. w.c. and sep. laundry. Timber floorboards, garden shed, side access and gas appliances. Cosy and convenient – manageable 604SQM block.
$549,000
$470,000
113 ACRES & TOWN WATER
OPEN SATURDAY 2.30-3.30PM
RIDDELLS CREEK
60 ACRES GREAT LOCATION
256 GYRO CLOSE DARRAWEIT GUIM
CLOVERFERN EQUESTRIAN CENTRE
On 113 acres with 37 paddocks and town water, er this equestrian property offers er, off a superior and substantial 4 BR plus study residence, and supreme infrastructure for operation of a professional of ofessional equine centre. Only half an hour from Melbourne Airport, and approx 1hr from Werribee Park Equestrian Centre the property is ripe for further investment or business expansion. Perfec rf t for the serious Eventing rfec enthusiast with 2 full size arenas, one indoor, indoor and ample areas to develop your own cross country course.
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714 BOLINDA-DARRAWEIT ROAD
FULHAM PARK
Superior 563QM fresh, new quality built mansion. Top of the range improvements and inclusions. 4 stable complex, 3 bay machinery shed, plus additional vehicle storage shedding. This property is priced to sell at below replacement cost. List of improvements available on request. 40 mins to Melbourne Airport and easy drive to Melton, Moonee Valley and Inglis Sales. Ideal spelling, training agistment and breeding.
Offers over $2M 7/38 Brantome Street, Gisborne info@gisborne-realestate.com.au www.gisborne-realestate.com.au
OPEN SATURDAY 1.00-2.00PM
$1.9M
THINKING OF SELLING? FREE MARKET APPRAISAL!
5428 8895
Janis Paul 0417 560 897 Rob Cook 0418 527 105 Jim Paul 0418 283 904 Robert Wilson 0432 689 763
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Sunbury 79 Rees Road
Gisborne Lot 1 Ross Watt Road 3 2 2 Perfectly Positioned This well presented three bedroom plus study, two-bathroom family home presents a fantastic opportunity to enter the market and enjoy the great Australian dream. Comprising multiple generous living spaces, comfortable accommodation and is superbly located within walking distance to local school and shops.
Private Sale Open Thu 4.30-5.00pm Price $415,000 Contact Lance Long 0473 026 491 Office Sunbury 9744 2555
Sunbury 6 Ramsay Court 6 2 2 Opportunity Abounds What a stellar opportunity for investors or large families, with this six bedroom residence, comprising two distinct dwellings. Nestled in a quiet court, minutes to premium amenities, this unique home comprises a four-bedroom, two bathroom ground floor home, plus a first floor, two bedroom residence with internal and external access.
Private Sale Open Wed 3.30-4.00pm Price $470,000 Contact Lance Long 0473 026 491 John Dunlop 0419 001 991 Office Sunbury 9744 2555
Auction This Saturday
Close to 1 Acre of Residential Land Zoned general residential, this great parcel of land (approximately 3883m2) located in one of Gisborne's finest streets in an enclave of established landmark homes. Close to freeway access, New Gisborne station, township, schools and parklands.
Auction Open Contact Office
Saturday 30th April at 12.00pm Inspect By Appointment John Dunlop 0419 001 991 Doug Gray 0413161804 Gisborne 5428 2800
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Council is seeking expressions of interest to lease land and buildings, for a period to be negotiated, at 9 Clowes Street, Kyneton. The property is located adjacent to the Kyneton Botanic Gardens. The land highlighted is approximately 1068sqm. Improvements include a 175sqm (approximately) brick veneer building, double garage and garden shed, all in reasonable condition. For more information, visit mrsc.vic.gov.au/yoursay or call 5422 0333.
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In accordance with Section 189 of the Local Government Act 1989, Macedon Ranges Shire Council hereby gives notice of its intention to sell Lot 4 PS 402075C, also known as 51 Aitken Street, Gisborne. The proposed sale will be by private treaty to Aldi Foods Pty Ltd for a sale price of $600,000 plus GST, for the purposes of free but time limited car parking by the general public. This is subject to ALDI entering into an agreement pursuant to Section 173 of the Planning and Environment Act 1987 with Council which is to be recorded on the title to 45 to 51 Aitken Street requiring that: ? ALDI in conjunction with their development of a store will construct a car park on the land at ALDI’s cost. ? ALDI will maintain the car park on the land to Council’s satisfaction and at ALDI’s cost. ? ALDI will consolidate the title of the land at 51 Aitken Street with the titles of the adjoin land at 45, 47 & 49 Aitken Street following completion of construction of all works at 45-51 Aitken Street. Additionally the proposed sale will be conditional upon the following: ? ALDI undertaking satisfactory due diligence of 51 Aitken Street. ? The purchase by ALDI of 45, 47 & 49 Aitken Street. ? ALDI obtaining a planning permit for the development of an ALDI store and associated car parking. ? ALDI obtaining foreign investment review board approval for the purchase of 51 Aitken Street. Any person may make a submission relating to the proposed sale. Submissions must be in writing and received within 28 days of the publication of this notice. The deadline for submissions is Wednesday 25 May, 2016. If submissions are received, submitters will be heard in accordance with Section 223 of the Local Government Act 1989 at a meeting on Wednesday 1 June, 2016. In your submission, please clearly indicate if you wish to be heard by Council at this meeting. A report will then be submitted at the next Ordinary Council meeting at the Gisborne Administration Centre, 40 Robertson Street Gisborne on Wednesday 22 June, 2016. Submissions should be lodged at any Council office or posted to Macedon Ranges Shire Council PO Box 151, Kyneton 3444. Enquiries should be directed to Debbie Pallot on 5421 1464.
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Notice of intention to sell: 51 Aitken Street, Gisborne
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SPORT Sunbury wins big, but it it doesn’t come easy It was another big win for Sunbury Jets women’s side on Saturday night, but they were made to work hard for the points against Hawthorn. The Big V division 1 clash was a low-scoring affair early as the Magic defence stood strong making the Jets fight hard for every basket. After scores were level at half-time, the Jets upped the ante in the second half to run away with a 67-38 win. Jets coach Kennedy Kereama felt the end margin did not reflect the match and how hard the Magic made them work. “They came out ready to play and did a great job defensively to dictate where we were taking
our shots,” he said. “They had Emily Fielding, who I coached in the WNBL. She came out fired-up and I’m sure she wanted to perform against one of her old coaches. “Stamina-wise, we were able to maintain a consistent level and play more our style in the season half. I think there’s still a lot from the game we can improve.” Kereama said he expected other sides to throw things at them as they attempt to maintain their good start to the season. “We need to stay level-headed, there’s only a quarter of the season done,” he said. “I don’t think it’ll come easy. We made a statement and
other sides have taken note and will want to beat us.” Once again the Jets shared the points around with all but one of the 11 who played getting on the scoreboard. Emma Mahady top-scored with 16, while Courtney Duever, Monique Stevens and Jess Bygate all scored 11. Kereama said he was pleased with how Duever had settled into the side after arriving from the US only a week and a half ago. “She has meshed with the girls,” he said. “A large reason we got her out here was for her character and character will count over talent.”
Scoring machine jets in By Tara Murray Sunbury Jets import Ish Sanders always planned to play basketball in Australia; it was a matter of finding the right time. He met Jets’ men’s coach Andrew Summerville while still in college in the US and the two had kept in touch. It all came together late last year when Sanders, formerly of Carson-Newman University, Tennessee, signed with the Jets as one of their two imports. “I was supposed to come to Australia after college,” Sanders said. “In sophomore year, Andrew came and spoke about playing basketball overseas and the good and bad things about it. “We lost contact when I graduated but got back in touch and the timing was right.” Sanders has fitted straight into the Jets and the Sunbury community. “I’d sort of been bouncing around Europe playing basketball and I wanted to go play somewhere I’d be comfortable,” he says. “Everyone has been welcoming, to say the least. It feels sort of like home.” Described by his coach as a scoring machine when his signing was announced, Sanders has proved to be just that. He averages 30 points across the first six games, sitting second in the division 1 competition. Last weekend he had 39 and 48 points in successive days. For the man himself, it’s not all about scoring. “Scoring has never been a problem,” he says. “I look to help the team and do whatever we need to do to win. “Sometimes I need to be the one scoring, and credit to Andrew for putting me in the right spots and my teammates for getting me the ball. They find me and are very unselfish.” Sanders says that despite a tough start to the season for the Jets, he’s relishing the responsibility of leading a young team. “Honestly, it can be challenging at times, but I’m never one to step into anything that’s easy. “I don’t want to just come along for the ride. I’m trying to lead these guys and they couldn’t be a nicer group of players. “There will be mistakes, but it’s an exciting team and it’s been fun.” As well as leading the side, Sanders has no problem with being the oppositions sides’ number one target. “Having more attention on me makes it fun,” he says. “Everyone in the league wants to target me and shut me down. “It’s not always a bad thing as it takes the pressure off the young guys and I can handle it.” On Saturday night, the Jets lost to Blackburn 87-78. Losing the first three quarters, the Jets fought back in the last, scoring 32-11, but were too far behind to close the gap. Sanders top scored with 25 points, with Kade Marra scoring 14.
Alex Darby, in her first season in the women’s side, got given the opportunity to start on the court for a second straight week. “Chelsea [Burns] missed training due to work and sickness and it’s only fair to those who train to get the start,” Kereama said. “Chelsea will start again this week. “Last week I threw it at [Alex] that she was starting just before the game. I told her on Thursday this week .” The Jets now face Western Port at Boardman Stadium on Sunday. Tara Murray
Greenvale on the hunt for fresh talent Greenvale Kangaroos plan to tap into the local talent in Melbourne’s north-west and the Macedon Ranges to develop its Premier Cricket side. The Kangaroos, who have finished on the bottom of the Premier Cricket ladder for the past two seasons, will be building from the bottom up. Kangaroos’ coach Stan Nell said Sunbury and Macedon Ranges were full of talented players who could play Premier Cricket. “We’re trying to … create opportunities for players in the north-west and Macedon Ranges area,” he said. “We’re after players who have played first 11 cricket for their clubs and are keen to play Premier Cricket. “We’d be keen to chat to players to see where they’re playing and what they want from their cricket.” He said the club would also be happy to look at players who had previous Premier Cricket experience and wanted to have a second crack. “We have a good group of young players and we need a bit of experience around them.” Nell said players from Sunbury and the Macedon Ranges had steered away from coming to the Kangaroos. He estimated at least 20 players drove past the club to go to other Premier Cricket clubs. “When we were at Arden Street [and still North Melbourne] we got a lot of players from the area,” he said. “Since we’ve shifted they seem to be going to Footscray, Essendon, Northcote and Carlton and driving past us. We would be a completely different club if we could get some of them to play for us.” And there are also opportunities outside the playing group. “We are looking for three to four ambitious coaches who would possibly like to do an apprenticeship in Premier Cricket. “It’s a high-performance environment and provides the chance for coaches to upskill, before possibly taking those skills back to local clubs.” Nell said he was confident of keeping the team together. “Most have committed to play for us,” he said. “There’s been a bit of interest from county clubs and players from Sri Lanka. We’ll see how that fits in with our development.” For more information contact Nell on 0413 809 820
Ish Sanders is loving his time in Sunbury. (Shawn Smits)
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Sunbury wins battle of the Roos to go back to back Early signs are good for the Sunbury Kangaroos, who made it two from two with a big win over Broadford in the Riddell District Football League on Saturday. Unsure where they would sit this season, the Kangaroos have started the year with wins over Romsey and Broadford, who were last year’s premiers and preliminary finalists. At Boardman Reserve on Saturday, the Kangaroos had the answers to all Broadford’s attacks on the way to an 18.13 (121) - 11.12 (78) win. The Roos made the most of kicking with the wind to open a 32-point lead at the first break. And Broadford – also known as the
Kangaroos – did the same at the start of the second quarter with the first three goals before Sunbury hit back with two of their own. Broadford played its best football early in the second half and looked set to take control. But again Sunbury responded with six goals for the quarter to virtually have the game in their keeping. And when they kicked the first of the last term it was as good as over. Sunbury coach Jarrod Dixon said he was happy with how his side had started the season. “They’re starting to gel,” he said. “We’ve brought in new players and it will take time, but you can see they have a strong bond and I’m really happy at the moment.”
Key areas which stood out for Sunbury were their contested football in the attacking half and an ability to regroup each time Broadford looked like getting on top. “The contested ball is about the responsibility and trust as a team, to know that one player is going to do the tackling and the other player is going to put the pressure on,” Dixon said. “If the forward line does it, everyone else will follow. It’s natural for the forward line and probably natural for the mids, but if your forward line puts on that sort of pressure you’ll see the results. “What impressed me was our mindset that we settled down [when Broadford got on a run]
Lions claw to narrow win By Tara Murray Sunbury Lions got out of jail against a determined Melton side on Saturday night in the Ballarat Football League. What was looking like an easy Lions win in the first half, became a hard-fought contest with the Lions prevailing 9.16 (70) - 8.8 (56) It was all the Lions in the first half and had they kicked straight, the game would have been all-but-over by the main break. Instead the Bloods trailed by just 29 points despite failing to kick a goal in the first half. After the long break, the Bloods bumped up their workrate and twice got the margin to within a goal in the last quarter. The Lions responded both times to ensure the win. Lions’ coach Rick Horwood said his side’s composure in the last five minutes sealed the four points. “I think we did get out of jail,” he said after the game. “We’d kicked 4.10 up to half-time then they came out and kicked the first two, which put them back in the game and gave them a sniff. “In the third quarter they out-worked us. The one really pleasing thing was the last five minutes of the game when we handled the pressure. It did look dire if we’d given up the lead.” As well as poor goal kicking, the Lions were wasteful with their inside 50s for a second straight week. “It was hard work, very similar to the week before. From about 70-80 metres out we didn’t have efficiency,” Horwood said. “We’ll look at the video and work on it.” Mathew Medcraft kicked three goals for the Lions, including two in the last quarter, while Jack Sheahan got his hands on the ball in the forward line but couldn’t convert. In the first win he has played in in more than 600 days, Grant Valles was voted best-onground. While pleased with the win, the Lions are nursing an injury toll. Jesse Flannery didn’t play much part in the game after suffering concussion in the first quarter, while skipper Andrew Duhau hurt his calf in the second. David Kovacevic suffered a corked thigh in the third quarter and, while he managed to play out the game, he spent a significant part of the third and fourth terms on the bench. Horwood says Duhau will miss this weekend’s clash with reigning premiers Darley. In contention to return to the senior side is vice-captain Adam Short, who played in the reserves on Saturday. “It will be a terrific test to see where we’re really at,” Horwood said of the match. “Obviously if we play like we did against Melton we’ve got no chance.”
Jack Sheahan marks over Malcolm Beck on Saturday night. (Shawn Smits) 36 SUNBURY & MACEDON RANGES STAR WEEKLY \ APRIL 26, 2016
and went again. You don’t need a break to reset; you can do it during a game if your players are mature enough. “ The Kangaroos had six players with multiple goals; Ryan Pretty kicked four of them. Zane Williams was best on ground. Elsewhere, Riddell smashed Romsey, Diggers Rest made it two from two with a win over Lancefield, and Woodend-Hesket and Wallan opened their accounts with wins over Rockbank and Melton Centrals respectively. Macedon and Rupertswood played on Monday after Star Weekly went to press. Tara Murray
Promising start for the team that Lena built Just seven weeks from the start of the Riddell District Netball League season, Romsey didn’t have an A-grade side. With the appointment of Lena Way as coach and news that Hope Evans would play for the Redbacks again, the mission to form a team started. Not only did they form a team, they formed one which looks likely to be competitive against most sides. And although they lost 62-39 against reigning premiers Riddell on Saturday, the Redbacks played well enough to encourage Way. The coach said she was thrilled to have put together a really balanced squad. “We have 50 per cent new players,” she said. “We have an experienced [A-grade] line-up with five girls over 30. “Experience counts for everything. Katelyn [Byron], Chelsea [Ross] and Stefanie [Symes] all have Victorian Netball League experience and work well together.” Others in the side are Carolyn McCarthy, returning to the club for the first time since 2003, and Riddell premiership player Lauren Anglin. “Carolyn is extremely fit and comes into her own in the second half of games,” Way said. “In the second half, when errors can come into the game, she actually gets better.” Way said the focus early in the season would be about getting the combinations working together and getting processes correct. The combination of Evans and Ross will be a strong one in the shooting circle. Ross, who is part of the ACU Sovereigns division 1 side, will provide a target and take some of the pressure off Evans, who has done most of the scoring for the Redbacks in recent years. “It’s one of our many strengths,” Way said. “Our defensive end has played elite netball together and are very different players. Katelyn is a real thinker, while the other girls are more physical. “The midcourt is very poised and experienced.” It was a close first quarter in the loss to Riddell before the Bombers extended the lead to seven goals by half-time. The third quarter proved to be the difference as the Bombers shot out to a 21-goal lead. In other results, Diggers Rest opened its account with a 47-28 win over an undermanned Lancefield. Broadford defeated Sunbury Kangaroos 51-18, while Melton Centrals were too good for Wallan, winning 58-26. Macedon and Rupertswood played on Monday. Tara Murray
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Bowling along just fine By Tara Murray
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Sunbury Lions’ Madison Prespakis is joint winner of the Calder Cannons youth girls best and fairest award. Prespakis shared the award with Karly McNieve. The award capped off a good week for Prespakis, who was named in Vic Metro’s leadership group ahead of the youth girls under-18 national championships. Meanwhile, Kelsie Gill was part of the Victorian Women’s Football League side that lost to an Australian Defence Force team. Sheleice Thomas-Cathay and Lesha Lauaki played for Vic Country in the young guns game against Vic Metro, as did Kyneton’s Charlotte Lakey and Kailee Savoia.
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Kyneton has two wins from the opening two rounds of the Bendigo Football League. The Tigers had to come from 12 points down at three-quarter time against South Bendigo to grab a 11.22 (88) - 9.12 (66) win. Ben Weightman was best on ground with seven goals.
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Sunbury United still has a single win after the first four rounds of the FFV state league 2 north-west season. On Saturday, United lost 2-0 to Essendon Royals. In state league 5 west, Gisborne got its first win of the year, with a big 4-0 win over local rival Kyneton United. FOR MORE SPORT, VISIT Web: starweekly.com.au Sunbury & Macedon Ranges Star Weekly @starweeklysport @star_weekly Carla Krizanic is enjoying her bowls – and her results. (Shawn Smits)
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Sunbury’s Carla Krizanic puts her hot streak on the bowls green down to one thing – the enjoyment she’s getting from playing the game. It has been a big 18 months for Krizanic, one of the most in-form bowlers in the nation. Having cemented her spot in the Australian team, she last year won the Australian indoor title and her third Victorian Open. And last week in Bowls Victoria’s state championship, she added a second Champion of Champions gong to her collection. She had previously won that title in 2012. “You have to win your club singles championship and then compete against other club champions in the region,” explained Krizanic after last week’s contest. “Then you go on to the finals against the region champions from across the state. I was determined to win.” In the same week, Krizanic was knocked out in the round of 16 in the state championship women’s singles, eventually won by Kyneton’s Chloe Stewart. But Krizanic was part of the Northern Gateway team that won the women’s fours. She says the side’s other three members, who are all in the Vic junior squad, asked her to play. “I’d never played in the fours at this event before,” she said. “We’re the youngest-ever team to win the event. They all played well and made it easy for me. “I’m enjoying playing bowls again. I’m back playing pennant at Sunbury and we’re going good out there; it’s all pretty exciting.” Next up for Krizanic is playing for Australia against Scotland in June and the Australian Open in the same month. Both events are on the Gold Coast.
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