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MP slams Gisborne ‘neglect’ Macedon state MP Mary-Anne Thomas has hit out at Macedon Ranges council’s plea for help with explosive growth in Gisborne, saying she’s disappointed it has been unable to come up with a positive plan for the town. ‘‘I must say I struggle to hear definitively the vision that Macedon Ranges council has for its towns and communities,’’ she said. ‘‘The fact is, shires won’t get what they don’t ask for.’’ As reported by Star Weekly Weekly, Cr Russell Mowatt last week suggested that Gisborne’s expansion be halted until the state government does more to address infrastructure problems. But Ms Thomas said the council couldn’t receive funding for things it hadn’t applied for. ‘‘The shire has three projects on its books [through Regional Development Australia] … that’s not a vision,’’ she said. ‘‘The council has been unable to come up with a vision for Gisborne and articulate it in a way that will attract funding.’’ Veteran Brad Teal Real Estate agent John Dunlop also criticised calls for a moratorium on growth. ‘‘The shire charges developers so it’s probably a case of whether it needs to lift its own game,’’ he said. Mr Dunlop said that while Gisborne was growing rapidly, most services were keeping pace with demand. ‘‘We are very fortunate because it’s still the best of both worlds,’’ he said. ‘‘Parking, particularly in Gisborne’s CBD, is something that needs to be addressed pretty quickly … but I think, generally, Gisborne is pretty well serviced.’’

As reported by Star Weekly Weekly, Cr Mowatt said Gisborne was turning into ‘‘another Sunbury’’, with a lack of adequate infrastructure and services. A settlement strategy adopted by the council in July 2011 estimated a Gisborne population of 14,700 by 2036. But the most recent council meeting heard that the town’s population had already passed 13,000.

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Urging Planning Minister Richard Wynne to meet with the full council, councillors Mowatt and John Letchford questioned whether the government was doing enough to help the council cope with the growth. The council voted unanimously to back a motion calling for a study into the merits of a major bypass of the Mount Macedon half-diamond interchange to Gisborne-Bacchus Marsh Road, and a half-diamond interchange from the Calder Freeway to Willowbank Road. Expanded bus services will also be sought. Council chief executive Peter Johnston said the vision for Gisborne’s growth was clearly set out in the planning scheme. ‘‘This plan was developed over many years with substantial community consultation and ultimately approved by the state Planning Minister,’’ he said. ‘‘Development plans are in place for Gisborne and New Gisborne to ensure future development is managed in an orderly, co-ordinated and sustainable way.’’

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Hume invests in ‘ambitious’ work By Matt Crossman Construction of a heated pool at the aquatic centre, planning for a global learning centre in Macedon Street and new lawn tennis club rooms are among the big-ticket items for Sunbury in Hume council’s draft 2016-17 budget. The $218.88 million budget, which proposes an average rates increase of 2.5 per cent, was expected to be released to the public during a meeting at Sunbury Civic Centre on Monday night. A total of $74.10 million has been slated for new infrastructure across the municipality,

including more carparking at Boardman Reserve and additional improvements to Sunbury’s town centre. Money to widen sections of Wildwood Road in Wildwood and an upgrade of Bourke Street, Bulla, are part of a $10.24 million allocation for roads projects. Mayor Helen Patsikatheodorou said it was the most ambitious capital works program launched during her eight years on the council. “We want to deliver facilities and services as [the community] needs it, not 50 years down the track,’’ she said. ‘‘Our decision to pay back almost $26 million of debt early will reap huge

rewards for our community, as council saves $5.5 million in net interest across 10 years. ‘‘This is the Hume story for 2016-17 – huge investments in services and community facilities, combined with a low rates increase, a budget in surplus and virtually no debt.’’ Cr Patsikatheodorou said the average household would pay about $45 extra in rates this year. But as this is a revaluation year, the degree of change will vary. ‘‘Council has been very prudent … we’ve implemented a number of savings measures that help us to deliver services and infrastructure in an efficient manner,’’ she said.

Chief executive Domenic Isola said increases to state government growth and infrastructure spending in Hume had made meeting the new rate rise cap much easier. “When we are getting funding to assist the council, that helps alleviate the rate burden on the community,’’ he said. “[The rate rise cap] makes us think more about what we are providing and how we provide it. ‘‘I’m not a proponent of [the rates cap]. [But] I think this council would have got to that rate anyway.” – with Laura Michell

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Road closures will be in place for eight to 12 weeks as Hume council upgrades a bluestone bridge between Bulla and Wildwood. Ageing timber will be replaced with a five-metre-wide concrete deck as part of a $725,000 project to improve the historic bridge over Deep Creek on Wildwood Road South. The bridge, increasingly used by motorists heading south from Romsey and Lancefield and by traffic detoured by crashes on Sunbury Road, will remain a single-lane structure after the work’s completion with the council keen to retain its ‘‘quaint appearance’’. Steel guard rails will be added, while historically significant iron girders will be retained. Approaches on both sides of the bridge will be widened with 425 metres of pavement upgraded as part of works, which start this month. Wildwood CFA captain Joel Xuereb said that while residents would have welcomed a wider bridge, improvements to its approaches would make a big difference. ‘‘In a perfect world, we’d have loved a new double-lane bridge, perhaps built next to the old structure,’’ he said. “But under the circumstances, it isn’t too bad.’’ Mayor Helen Patsikatheodorou said VicRoads had been involved in plans designed to maintain the bridge’s appearance. ‘‘Drivers are encouraged to cross Deep Creek at either Bulla Road or Kongaderra Road and allow extra time for their commute,’’ Cr Patsikatheodorou said. Matt Crossman

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A Woodend author who’s won Australia’s premier literary prize for young writers says she’s had a dream run, having only recently started writing fiction. Katherine Brabon spent many days surrounded by the gentle hum of activity at The Village Larder in Woodend and Mount Macedon’s Trading Post, working away at her debut novel, The Memory Artist. The fictional memoir, which looks back at the upbringing of the son of Russian dissidents, led to Brabon winning this year’s Vogel literary award, including $20,000 and a publishing deal with Allen and Unwin. Brabon, who is completing a PhD in creative writing at Monash University, says she’s always been an avid reader. But it wasn’t until she decided to turn a love for Russian history into a short story and then a manuscript that she launched herself into the world of fiction. ‘‘My parents read to me a lot and I loved to read as a kid, but I only really started writing fiction the past three years,’’ Brabon says. ‘‘I just started writing and the award came up. I thought it would be great to be long-listed and get some exposure, but to win … it’s all happened far quicker than I thought it would.’’ Brabon, who was educated at Woodend Primary School, Sacred Heart and Sunbury College, recently moved to Melbourne but returns home at least every weekend. She says she was studying for her masters in history at Oxford when she decided to start writing. ‘‘I was studying a lot of Russian history. I was fascinated by it and felt a desire to do something more. I started writing a short story first and it was published over there, so I thought, I’m going to have a go at this.’’ Returning to Australia, Brabon began her PhD, which allowed her the time to hone her story. She says the cafes were the perfect setting to allow her creativity to flow. ‘‘They’re never too busy on a weekday morning and I like to have a bit of noise around me when I write.’’

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Salvos seek a top tin team Sunbury residents are being urged to join the army – if only for a day. The Salvation Army has put a call out for volunteers ahead of this year’s Red Shield Appeal, which will run from May 21-29. Auxiliary Lieutenant Andrew Webb (pictured with wife Laura and daughter Lily, 4) says all hands are needed on deck for the major fundraiser, which helped the Salvos support 1300 Sunbury residents last year. Anyone can sign up to rattle tins for the appeal, but children must be accompanied by an adult. Details: 9744 2095 or email sunbury@aus.salvationarmy.org

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Mount traffic crush a ‘disaster’ By Matt Crossman Complaints about parking and traffic problems plaguing Mount Macedon have prompted authorities to tighten enforcement of restrictions as carloads of tourists flock to open gardens this autumn. Macedon Ranges council has met police and VicRoads to discuss short and long-term measures to cater for increased traffic that has also led to concerns about rubbish-dumping, over-use of toilets and pedestrian behaviour. Resident Jamie Byron said the number of tourists had spiked in the wake of a wave of media stories spruiking the area’s spectacular autumn trees and many open gardens. Hotspots include Honour Avenue and Mount Macedon Road. ‘‘It’s been an issue for a long time, but the past few years it’s been an absolute disaster,’’ Mr Byron said. He said the council had put up new no-standing signs that had helped, but traffic remained a major problem. Mr Byron said that while residents fully supported private gardens being opened to visitors, they wanted the council to ensure suitable parking and amenities were provided. He said a possible solution would be to have visitors park at Tony Clarke Reserve before boarding a tour bus to the gardens. Council chief executive Peter Johnston said officers would continue to patrol the Mount in the next few weekends, issuing fines “particularly where private driveways are being obstructed and parking is occurring in noparking zones”. ‘‘Council will liaise with relevant businesses to ensure appropriate measures are being taken for parking and toilets on site, as well as alternative transport options,’’ he said.

Rally lifts the lid on steam Organisers hope that people will replace the hum and glow of electronic devices with the huff and puff of steam engines, if only for a day, at the Gisborne Vintage Machinery Society’s annual rally this Sunday. President Tim Reid says the return of the club’s lovingly restored steam locomotive, Perry, will be a highlight of the family day, which also features a tractor pull, animal farm, mini-train and, weather permitting, camel rides. Car, truck and machinery displays will also take people back to simpler times. ‘‘These are the days, when you started work you couldn’t just turn a key,’’ Mr Reid says. ‘‘Instead, you lit and stoked a fire for hours before the engine came to life.’’ The rally is at Steam Park in Webb Crescent, New Gisborne, from 9.30am-3pm. Tickets: $10 adults, children free. Details: goo.gl/9uirBM Noel Smithwick with a 1945 Perry locomotive. (Joe Mastroianni)

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Notice of Special Council Meetings Pursuant to Section 84 of the Local Government Act 1989, Mayor, Cr Graham Hackett has called the following Special Council Meetings: • Wednesday 1 June, 2016 at 7pm in the Council Chamber at the Gisborne Administration Centre, 40 Robertson Street, Gisborne for the purpose of considering a report on the Adoption of the Councillor Code of Conduct, • Wednesday 1 June, 2016 at 7.30 pm in the Council Chamber at the Gisborne Administration Centre, 40 Robertson Street, Gisborne for the purpose of considering submissions (if any) in relation to the following matters; 1. Council’s 2016/17 Budget, Council Plan 2016/17 (Year 4) and Strategic Resource Plan, 2. Council’s intention to sell land known as Reserve 1 on LP217794 on the corner of Blackmore Road and O’Brien Court, Woodend to two adjacent land owners, 3. Council’s intention to sell land known as Lot 4 on P/S 402075C, also known as 51 Aitken Street, Gisborne to Aldi Foods Pty Ltd. If no submissions are received in relation to all of the matters listed to be dealt with at the Special Council Meeting at 7.30 pm on Wednesday 1 June, this Special Council Meeting will not be held. Notification of this will be placed on Council’s website. The Special Council Meetings are open to the public and Notice Papers for the meetings will be available on Council’s website, mrsc.vic.gov.au from 5pm on Friday 27 May, at Council Service Centres from 12pm on Monday 30 May, or at the meeting. Specific enquiries should be directed to Stephen Mahon on 5422 0352.

Have your say Paying tribute to a local pioneer Council is proposing to name an unnamed road in Mount Macedon Parnell Lane, to commemorate Reginald V Parnell, who was born in 1888. Reginald was the former head gardener at Duneira Estate and was responsible for establishing the original gardens at Memorial Cross, which was burnt in the 1960s. Submissions close Monday 13 June. Items on public exhibition Council would also like your feedback on the following: • Draft master plan for Kyneton Airfield • Macedon and Mount Macedon draft design guidelines • Positive Ageing Plan and Municipal Early Years Plan.

Sacred Heart College students with a French flag memento of their exchange trip. (Joe Mastroianni)

War epiphany in France Nine students from Kyneton’s Sacred Heart College say an exchange trip to France that included a visit to the Somme has changed the way they look at life. Zach Craig, 15, was part of the group that spent almost three weeks last month taking classes at Lycée Notre-Dame du Roc and touring historic sites such as Pozières, where 6700 Australians died during World War I. He said a cold, wet day spent looking at the thousands of grave stones, laid out in long lines at Villers-Bretonneux, was incredibly sobering.

‘‘We were all rugged up and didn’t have anyone shooting at us … it was hard enough as it was,’’ Zach said. ‘‘You’re used to hearing and learning about history, but this gave us a whole new appreciation.’’ Students were particularly taken by a banner in a school playground declaring: ‘‘We will always remember Australia’’. ‘‘It really opened our eyes to how important the efforts of our soldiers had been,’’ Zach said. Matt Crossman

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Dire fears over aged-care cuts By Matt Crossman Opposition MPs and a Gisborne-based health service have slammed cuts to aged-care funding in this year’s federal budget. Aged-care providers will lose more than $1 billion in funding across Australia for complex healthcare over four years under the federal budget handed down last Tuesday. That news comes weeks after experts warned of a looming “tsunami” of aged-care demand in the Macedon Ranges, with projections showing people in the McEwen electorate will have the state’s second-highest incidence of dementia by 2050. While welcoming increased spending for public hospitals ahead of a looming election, Macedon Ranges health chief executive Don Tidbury said reduced aged-care funding was a ‘‘real concern’’. ‘‘I fear it’s going to impact on our ability to deliver services,’’ he said. ‘‘The number of people aged over 80 living in this area will nearly triple over the next 10 years. ‘‘I would hope that whichever party is in government, they would take charge of aged-care funding.’’ Mr Tidbury also feared an ongoing freeze of the indexation of Medicare payments to doctors would have an affect on the area’s high bulk-billing rates. ‘‘It may well lead to doctors having to increase the level of co-payment required from patients,’’ he said. Mr Tidbury’s concerns were echoed by McEwen Labor MP Rob Mitchell and his

Bendigo counterpart, Lisa Chesters, who decried the budget as catering for the ‘‘big end’’ of town. ‘‘Almost 85 per cent of Bendigo workers will miss out on an income tax cut because they earn less than $80,000 per year,’’ Ms Chesters said. ‘‘Meanwhile, people who earn more than $300,000 a year will receive at least a $2600 tax cut. It’s unfair to give tax cuts to those at the top rather than every worker.’’

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Both Ms Chesters and Mr Mitchell bemoaned the fact that a fraction of education funding slashed in 2014 and 2015 had been restored, meaning schools such as Sunbury College will miss out on at least $1 million promised under the Gonski reforms. Bendigo Liberal candidate Megan Purcell said the government’s No.1 priority was to create jobs. ‘‘We face a highly competitive, volatile and uncertain global economy, but the Turnbull government has an economic plan which is working,’’ she said. Ms Purcell welcomed tax concessions for at least 15,500 businesses in the electorate. Also funded was $13.3 million to help councils maintain and upgrade local roads and $500,000 for the new Kyneton Community Park.

Mayor Helen Patsikatheodorou surveys rubbish at Spavin Lake. (Shawn Smits)

Litterers on the hook Beer bottles and sharp fishing hooks have been found on the banks of Sunbury’s Spavin Lake in recent weeks, prompting Hume council to urge anglers to clean up after themselves. Discarded nets and tangled lines, posing a threat to the area’s bird life, have also been found. Mayor Helen Patsikatheodorou is encouraging lake users to do the right thing and carry bags to collect their rubbish. ‘‘While Spavin Lake has become a popular fishing spot in Sunbury, it is also home to a wide variety of rare birds,’’ she said.

‘‘These beautiful creatures can become trapped in fishing line or be badly injured by a fish hook.’’ The council has also investigated at least one incident involving the illegal dumping of hard waste at the picturesque reserve, off Spavin Drive. ‘‘Anyone who thinks that they can use the cover of darkness to abandon waste in our public areas should think again,’’ Cr Patsikatheodorou said. Matt Crossman

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Help for the ‘other’ drug victims By Matt Crossman Organisers of a free program helping Sunbury residents conquer isolation caused by a loved one’s drug or alcohol addiction hope it will lead to the creation of a monthly support group. Following the success of the first Action for Recovery course in September last year, Sunbury Community Health (SCH) will again foot the bill so a group of about 15 people can be part of the next six-week program, starting May 23. SCH drug and alcohol team leader Jim Carlton said the course, delivered by the

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of losing everything. A lot of people choose to keep it all to themselves and it can be hard to break through.’’ The first program was organised after more than 70 people attended a community forum in Sunbury that focused on problems caused by the rising use of crystal methamphetamine (ice).

Mr Carlton said feedback about the program had been overwhelmingly positive, with people expressing a sense of relief upon discovering they were not alone. Counsellors are also considering the establishment of a peer-based support group to give parents, siblings and other relatives a regular opportunity to discuss their issues. ‘‘For many, the chance to meet with people who know exactly what they are going through will be life changing,’’ Mr Carlton said. Action for Recovery will be held from 6pm every Monday from May 23-June 27. Details: 1300 660 068 or arc@sharc.org.au

Solar users celebrate Community groups are being urged to apply for a free 5kW solar system as organisers of a not-for-profit bulk-buy scheme celebrate a major milestone. The $7400 system, donated by the Hub Foundation Castlemaine and supplier SunEdison, includes an inverter and 20 panels. Hub Foundation project officer Jo Kaptein said the donation would mark the successful installation of more than 100 systems in the Macedon Ranges as a result of MASH2, the second round of the hub’s solar bulk-buy program. Riddells Creek Christmas Tree Farm owner and Macedon Ranges mayor Graham Hackett is among those who signed up for the program. Cr Hackett, who recently had a 5kW system installed, said he hoped to generate enough power to meet all the farm’s electricity needs once the price of storage batteries went down.

‘‘We had the system checked the other day and it’s already produced about 550 kilowatts of power in five weeks,’’ he said. ‘‘I’m hopeful that our power costs are going to go down markedly.’’ Cr Hackett said the new system was powering his farmhouse, five fridges, pumps, sheds and power tools. He said it was far superior to a 2kW system that cost him close to $20,000 about eight years ago. The purchase process was also a breeze, with MASH2 eliminating the need to deal with separate consultants, retailers and wholesalers. Community group applications close on May 30. The next round of the bulk-buy scheme is expected to start mid-year. More details: www.mash.org.au Matt Crossman

Graham Hackett, Jo Kaptein and electrican Luke Walford. (Joe Mastroianni)

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Holden Reserve planting

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Help the Friends of Holden Reserve establish trees and shrubs for wildlife habitat before enjoying a free barbecue lunch. Meet at the end of Hammersmith Court, Sunbury. From 10am-12.30pm this Saturday. ■ goo.gl/l4HgLn

Men who haven’t exercised for years, and sometimes decades, are finding renewed vigour thanks to a new fitness group. About eight men aged from almost 30 to more than 60 are working out every Thursday as part of Sunbury Community Health’s men’s exercise group. Physiotherapist George Vlachos says it’s a chance for men to use equipment such as stationary bikes, treadmills, freeweights, steps and medicine balls in a safe, social and non-competitive environment. ‘‘A lot of the guys are perhaps a little bit older, haven’t exercised in a while and might be dealing with chronic conditions so don’t feel comfortable in a typical gym environment,’’ he said. The group exercises from 9.30-10.30am on Thursdays. Cost: $5 ■ 9744 4455

Kyneton farmers market

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Parents of children who turn four years before April 30, 2017, are being encouraged to attend a free child readiness information session. The session will provide tips in preparing a child for kinder. At 71 Robertson Street, Gisborne, 7pm, May 31. Bookings essential. ■ 5422 0231 or email nyoung@mrsc.vic.gov.au

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Pick up a bargain and sample the best local produce at the next Kyneton farmers market. At St Paul’s Park, Piper Street, from 9am-1pm this Saturday. ■ 5422 1025

Death by Soprano

Using slapstick, absurdism, dark clowning and a healthy dose of prop humour, Death by Soprano portrays the final moments in the lives of operatic heroines. Starring Isabel Hertaeg, the show will be at Kyneton Town Hall this Friday from 7.30pm. Tickets: $42; $38 concession ■ 1300 888 802 or www.mrsc.vic.gov.au/buytickets

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The Mount Players’ musical for 2016, Xanadu, opens this Friday and runs until June 4. At Mountview Theatre, Smith Street, Macedon. Tickets cost $30, $25 for concession. ■ 5426 1892 or mountplayersboxoffice@gmail.com

Author talks

Award-winning author Arnold Zable will talk about politics, the human condition, human rights and his new novel, The Fighter Fighter, at Salesian College’s next Twilight School

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event this Thursday. At Rupertswood Mansion in Sunbury from 6pm. Cost: $10 ■ BLettieri@scr.vic.edu.au

Community feast

Enjoy great food, music and company at an event hosted by Sunbury’s St Andrew’s Uniting and St Mary’s Anglican churches. Reverend Kim Beales will present thought-provoking stories about food and the meaning of life. St Andrew’s church, 5-7pm, this Sunday. Bookings essential. ■ 9744 1347 or admin@stmarysanglican. org.au Hope2CUSocialGroup@gmail.com

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about the information and communications technology industry. “Introducing young minds to the process of instructing a computer allows them to go from ‘I swiped this’ to ‘I made this’,” Goschnick wrote. “It opens up young minds to the creative aspects of programming. Not only widening the possible cohort who may well study computer science … but also in design and creative arts, and other fields of endeavour yet to transpire. “Teaching kids to code is about opening their mind to a means to an end, not necessarily the end in itself.” As the 21st century celebrates its sweet sixteenth, it’s fascinating to imagine what the education sector will look like when the century’s 30th year ticks over. Coding may one day look like kindergarten stuff. Carole Levy

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This year’s Education Week theme, “Technology. Create your future”, focuses on the importance of children engaging with technology throughout their education. Showing the community how the Department of Education and Training aims to make Victoria the Education State, hundreds of schools will have open days and exhibitions. Technology has assumed a hugely important place in schools, with teachers and students from prep to year 12 being exposed to what is essentially a constantly evolving revolution. A current conversation/activism topic of politicians, school communities, students, parents and educators is computer coding, which certainly taps into Education Week’s “create your future” mandate. In an article published last year on The Conversation, Steve Goschnick, adjunct professor at Swinburne Institute of Technology, made his thoughts clear that coding is not all

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Cracking the code

The Kilmore International School

Sacred Heart College Sacred Heart College, Kyneton, has adopted a contemporary approach to enhance productive relationships between the school, student, parents and community. As the college celebrates 127 years of Mercy Education in Kyneton, principal Craig Holmes says it continues to provide an education steeped in the rich tradition of the Mercy values of love, respect, justice, hope and service. “We challenge our students to be lifelong learners who are resilient, creative, compassionate and actively informed citizens of the 21st century,” Mr Holmes says. At Sacred Heart College, students participate in a rich curriculum from years 7-12, preparing them academically, socially and spiritually for life beyond secondary school. The options of VCE, VET and VCAL allow students to select the pathway that is right for them. Contemporary educational programs, innovative learning facilities, and

diverse co-curricular activities stimulate and challenge students, inspiring critical thinking and decision-making in a collaborative environment. The development of a number of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics) projects that are happening at different year levels is an example of this. The projects allow students to develop their skills and knowledge in inter-connected ways. Each student is encouraged to discover what their faith means to them, and the ways in which it echoes their everyday lives. “Our aim is to motivate and inspire new generations of young people with the courage to embrace challenges and live a vibrant life,” Mr Holmes says. Sacred Heart College, 94 High Street, Kyneton. Inquiries: 5421 1200 or visit www.shckyneton.catholic.edu.au

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The Kilmore International School (TKIS) is a non-denominational, co-educational school for students in Years 3 - 12. Boarding is available from Year 7. 2015 was another successful year for The Kilmore International School with students undertaking the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma. Students again performed to an exceptionally high standard with many achieving their personal best. - 12% of students with an ATAR of - 26% of students with an ATAR of - 55% of students with an ATAR of - Average of Diploma Graduates

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Last year, some kids in Africa were wearing Red Rock Christian College uniforms with new school bags slung over shoulders. Not because the college had opened an overseas campus and not only because a school community saw a need and met it. Principal Karen McCoy explains: “We’re a school that aims to encourage, challenge and inspire each student to understand our world and that we’re all ‘fearfully and wonderfully made’. As a Christian school, we seek to develop principled, thoughtful and analytical young people who are prepared to influence their world with integrity. And we work closely with parents and guardians to achieve this.” Building positive identity in students is also a focus. “Doing something as simple as giving needier kids a uniform helps our students understand the importance of affirming relationships with others in the wider world and to feel positive about themselves.” Red Rock actively prepares students to influence their world from the day they enrol. “We provide them with a safe, nurturing environment that teaches them to explore, ask questions and think deeply, to respect others, to be just and compassionate.” The curriculum goals are formed from the Australian Curriculum; the learning framework is based on Understanding by Design. “This means teachers think carefully about the intended learning and plan from that intention,” the principal says. “Our learning program promotes a ‘growth mindset’ and extends those who are ready. That’s achieved through a variety of teaching strategies, differentiation within tasks and dynamic student groupings.” Music is integral, and the college has a band and choir with assembly performances and an annual Night of Music performance. Japanese language, art and sport are also important contributors to student excellence and wellbeing.

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Braemar College is a regional, independent, co-educational school of choice located on the northern slopes of Mt Macedon near Woodend. Principal Mr Russell Deer says the college seeks to nurture the whole student through wellbeing programs that promote positive relationships, support individual differences and ensure students have the best possible opportunities to develop in mind, body and spirit. “We encourage participation in a wide range of co-curricular activities including sports and the arts,” Mr Deer says. “At Braemar College, we strive to achieve optimal student engagement and a motivation to learn, enabling young people to realise their potential.

Salesian College Rupertswood

Principal, Russell Deer with college captains Adele ‘Pip’ Wright and Jack Reaper. (Supplied)

Salesian College Sunbury is the oldest Salesian educational foundation in Australia. Established by the Salesian Society in 1927, it is situated on the historic grounds of Rupertswood Mansion, built in 1874 by Sir William Clarke. Today, students enjoy a range of academic, artistic, environmental and sporting resources within its expansive setting. And they engage in a vibrant faith community in the tradition of St John Bosco. Principal Mark Brockhus says the college’s supportive environment, combined with the many programs and activities on offer, caters for the students’ individual needs. “Our balanced, broad and challenging learning environment prepares students for our ever-changing world,” he says. “We’re immensely proud of this college and its achievements since it was established in 1927.” The college’s vision that students experience

their environment as an invigorating and inspiring space for learning is realised at three campuses: Years 7 & 8: Savio campus focuses on the transition from primary to secondary school Year 9: Mazzarello campus offers an integrated curriculum focusing on applied learning, utilising the rural environment Years 10, 11 & 12: Bosco campus delivers a diverse range of courses and subjects in VCE, VET and VCAL catering to a range of student vocations “The success of the college is based on its enriching curriculum, peaceful environment and its vision pillars: faith, community, excellence and learning,” Mr Brockhus says. Salesian College Rupertswood, 1 Macedon Street, Sunbury. Inquiries: 9744 0000 or visit www.scr.vic.edu.au/

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Designed by local architect Damien Summers, this chic abode on about 1.62 hectares is beautifully appointed and has a six-star green rating. A combination of polished concrete floors, mountain ash interior doors, ceilings, bespoke shelving and bedroom floors add to the beauty of this place, which also has the advantage of an east-west orientation. Clerestory windows below soaring ceilings provide abundant light. The schmick kitchen has a large walk-in pantry, glossy white cabinetry, stone benches and all the mod-cons. Of the three bedrooms, the main has an island wall concealing a fitted dressing room, and an en suite with a walk-in shower. The main bathroom is similarly sleek and has a freestanding tub. Adding to the appeal are a vine-covered pergola, heated slab, double-glazing and a shed with three-phase power.

This one will win the heart of someone who values the classic charms of a few decades back – where clerestory windows sit under double-height ceilings that elsewhere duck and soar; timber lines practically every surface; slate and cork cover floors; and exposed bricks are features. The well-maintained house on about 2000 square metres and within a stroll of the village and primary school and a five-minute drive to the train station, has a study and three bedrooms, the main with walk-in wardrobe and en suite. The all-white main bathroom has chic subway tiling and a timber vanity unit. A lounge-dining room has an inset wood heater and links with the meals area and kitchen. The all-timber kitchen has stainless-steel appliances. A verandah at the back, along with a brick-paved area open to the sun, are spots from where to watch the wildlife and listen to the birds.

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On about 2.42 hectares, yet just minutes from Kyneton’s buzzing shopping precinct, this spacious house – with verandahs front and back to take in the views – will tempt families looking for a small-acreage lifestyle. Three well-fenced paddocks, a dam to water gardens, a 12 x 8-metre concreted Colorbond shed with power, vegie patch and fruit trees will kick-start a tree-change lifestyle dream. The house has three separate living areas – carpeted lounge room with bay window, carpeted family room with wood heater, and a dining zone with bay window. The kitchen has a walk-in pantry and dishwasher. The main bedroom, up one end, has a walk-in wardrobe and en suite. Three more at the opposite end have wardrobes and share a good-sized bathroom and separate toilet. The backyard is fenced off from the rest of the land and there’s sealed road frontage.

This is a place that succeeds in merging simple elegance with a homely feel – nothing flashy but everything smartly turned-out. The soothing grey palette works perfectly alongside timber blinds and timber-framed french doors, and light fittings salute art nouveau and deco. Light-filled living spaces are generous and cleverly positioned for either easy interaction or retreat. They include a lounge-dining room with polished floorboards and gas fire, carpeted rumpus/theatre room and tiled family-meals area. Four bedrooms include the large main with retreat space, walk-in wardrobe and en suite. Entertainment under a vine-covered pergola, with wood-fired pizza oven steps away, will prove relaxing, as pathways invite exploration of pretty gardens and shady trees on a 1600-square metre block. Gas ducted heating and double garage with internal access get the final ticks.

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This Gisborne house offers a sophisticated décor and floor plan. The elegance of wallpaper, quiet palette, top-notch window dressings, french doors, bespoke cabinetry and messmate floorboards is beautifully understated, allowing the comforts to shine through. And the layout allows three separate living zones while not sacrificing room for other goodies, such as multiple bathrooms, lavish storage and well-designed mud room. The first living room is a library accessed through double doors from the entrance

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hall. It’s an intimate space able to satisfy many retreat needs. A big rumpus room has easy access from the three secondary bedrooms, each of which has a walk-in wardrobe; two share an en suite and the other is across the way from the main bathroom and powder room. Also in this wing is the laundry/mudroom arrangement. Next door to a large study, the whopping main bedroom has twin walk-in wardrobes and a large en suite with tub and dual basins. It also has french doors to a deck which wraps around to meet a covered deck

outside the family room. The tri-zone living hub incorporates a refined dining space; a stylish family sitting area with inset wood heater under a mantelpiece and a casual meals area with a corner window admitting easterly light. The kitchen is big, bright and beautiful. The walk-in pantry is roomy, benches – including an island – are Caesarstone, cabinetry is in a contemporary-country style and the splashback is in white-painted bricks. Gardens out back are pristine,

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THE QUICK AND THE DISAPOINTED

Inspection is certainly recommended with this beautifully presented property located in the highly sought afte af r Killara estate. With a perfect and inviting stance on the 650sqm (approx.) allotment, the entry warmly greets you with the first of 2 large living spaces and large master bedroom complete with ensuite to the left. lef Venturing further, ther this modern and expertly finished home opens up ther, into a versatile and well proportioned kitchen/meals space with access to decked entertainment area. Further bedrooms all with BIR, the main bath is central to the subsequent bedrooms adding convenience of lifest lif yle to a young family or guests. A solid fuel burner for frosty nights in addition to ducted heating and cooling throughout, modern appliances and a soft sof neutral colour scheme, this little gem proves difficult to fault.

Price: $375,000 to $395,000 Contact: Toby Smithies 0400 050 604 toby.smithies@leadingrealestate.com.au Richard Henry 0437 755 726 richard.henry@leadingrealestate.com.au

AUCTION

65 Emu Road, Sunbury 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. Sitting on an impressive allotment of approximately 1.5 acres of land, 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 much more!

4A3B 6C

STRUCK GOLD IN DIGGERS REST!

3A1B

Auction: 14th Of May 2016 at 1.00pm

Family entertaining is made easy with this spacious and light filled

Price: $300,000 to $320,000

gem! In this fast growing and much sought afte af r location, its well

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

positioned in close proximity to everything Diggers Rest offers off from its

Inspection: Saturday 11:30am to 12:00pm

Price: CONTAC NT T AGENT NTAC

Photo ID required

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

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11 Calder Highway, Diggers Rest

restaurant district, train station, primary school and mixed use shops making this a sure thing! This flawlessly kept home comprises 3 bedrooms, all with BIRs and

Photo ID required

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

sharing a central bathroom with two way separate toilet, a light filled formal lounge off the main entry flowing through to a spacious kitchen with adjoining meals area. Additional features include laundry with external access, ducted heating, air conditioning, pretty established gardens, a fantastic paved undercover outdoor entertaining area, garden shed and much more!

03 9744 2244

leadingrealestate.com.au

GISBORNE Real Estate MACEDON RANGES Real Estate

JUST LISTED

APPROX 60 ACRES

MOUNT MACEDON

37 DOUGLAS ROAD DARRAWEIT GUIM

714 BOLINDA-DARRAWEIT ROAD

“Shalom” on 6803SQM of established oaks and elms, is timeless in style and absolutely quality built Superior 563QM fresh, new quality built mansion. Top of the range improvements and inclusions. 4 (approx 70,000 bricks!) Deceptively large, it has 4BR, formal and infor inf mal living rooms plus a sports/ stable complex, 3 bay machinery shed, plus additional vehicle storage shedding. This property is priced games room. Innovatively designed with central gallery connecting guest wing and games room back to to sell at below replacement cost. List of improvements available on request. 40 mins to Melbourne central living area. House plan will impress. Double garage, workshop with w.c., storage areas and wine Airport and easy drive to Melton, Moonee Valley and Inglis Sales. Ideal spelling, training agistment and cellar. Town water plus garden tanks. Raise your family in a beautiful environment and lifest lif yle. breeding. Inspection will amaze!

$1.3Mil APPROX 28 ACRES

$1.9Mil

OPEN SATURDAY 1.00-1.30PM

COIMADAI

APPROX 873SQM

OPEN SATURDAY 1.00-1.30PM

1703 GISBORNE ROAD RIDDELLS CREEK

3 CANDLEBARK COURT

Situated on approximately 28 acres, with spectacular surround views of Melbourne skyline and elsewhere, this residence is enormous! Comprised of 6 bedrooms, study, study gym, 4 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. Easy commuting - be in Melbourne in well under the hour!

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

E.S.P $920,000-$950,000

$569,000

LOW MAINTENANCE

OPEN SATURDAY 11.00-11.30AM

GISBORNE

JUST LISTED - VACANT LAND

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13/75 HAMILTON STREET GISBORNE

7 NELSON COURT

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,

At approx 1386SQM, if you are seeking something sizeable, and in a prestige area of Gisborne, well this may be exactly what you are looking for, especially if stunning views are important also. With land measuring 14.7 x 55 metres (approx) this is a great shaped block on which to build your dream home. Backing on to Gisborne Golf Course, with views to the north to the Macedon Ranges and surrounding environs, this block has all the amenities available for connection and is in close proximity to the village.

$549,000

E.S.P $380,000-$395,000

CONVENIENCE PLUS!

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Unit 5/58-60 LIGAR STREET GISBORNE

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,

$305,000 7/38 Brantome Street, Gisborne info@gisborne-realestate.com.au www.gisborne-realestate.com.au

23 LYELL STREET

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.

$470,000

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 19 SUNBURY & MACEDON RANGES STAR WEEKLY \ MAY 10, 2016

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

Just 5 Lots Left POST OFFICE

PRIMARY SCHOOL

SUPERMARKET

VLINE

Mt Macedon Road

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TEMPLETON MEWS is here

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Lot 1 SOLD Lot 8 SOLD

Templeton Mews

on Templeton Street, WOODEND

Right in the heart of things! Very rare offerings of 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, ion, 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

STREET

Only 2 Lots Left

Lot 5 Lot 6 OLD S703m² STREET NDE 4R ULot ER F F O 713m²

NDE3R ULot FFER O 695m²

ELLISON

Lot 2 636m²

Lot 1 UNDER 664m² OFFER

GRAY

STEPHEN

761m²

STREET

11 - 15 Stephens Street, WOODEND Exciting Boutique Development of just 6 allotments. In a serene neighbourhood at Woodend, with an appealing rural character, this small 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 2 lots left, 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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Suite 3, 39 Anslow St Woodend VIC 3442 Phone 5427 4307 or 0427 272 872 www.joangladman.com.au

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Hollyberry

1010 Romsey Road, HESKET

Hillside - An amazing 44 sq. country farmhouse on 33.75 acres with breath-taking views and exceptional year round spring water supply

The charming home has a generous 5 bedrooms & 5 living areas, plus extensive 30 sq. of outdoor decking! Set within a glorious mature garden there is an established orchard, extensive craftsman built drystone walls and quaint dry stone shedding with chook pen/animal enclosures. There is also a huge 12m x 18m machinery shed. The reliable spring water ensures year round supply and peace of mind, while a 7.5KW solar system assists with energy costs. Located in the pretty hamlet of Hesket, on the edge of the renowned Kerrie Valley and approx. 10 minutes drive from Woodend. Prime location for upmarket tourist accommodation – Subject to council approval.

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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.

LOT 3 - 1161m² - $320,000

LOT 4 - 2187m² - $425,000

LOT 5 - 1406m² - $360,000

LOT 6 - 2806m² - $450,000

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70 Magnet Lane

142 Thomsons Lane

20 Mount Vista Close

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Feel at home. Bullengarook 67 William Road

Gisborne 22 Gordon Boulevard

3 2 2 Equine Adventure

4 2 4 Show Stopper Home With Views, Pool And Convenience

Idyllic three bedroom plus office, two bathroom home on rural estate of approx. 11 acres boasts magnificent views. Separate self-contained two bedroom DPU cottage perfect for parents or in-laws. Fenced paddocks, three stables, tack room, aviary, water tanks, unlimited bore water, double garage, carport/workshop, heating/cooling. Settle in and be seduced by the superb views!

Custom-designed four bedroom plus study home embraces Mt Macedon views from impressive alfresco area with solar-heated pool. On a corner block approx. 1048m2 with dual street access, it delivers theatre/rumpus, open living/dining/gourmet kitchen. Four car garaging, heating/cooling, intercom, alarm, 5KW solar system, 3000 litre tank. Close to schools and freeway, it's the ultimate package!

Private Sale Open Inspect By Appointment Price $640,000-$690,000 Contact Jo Peel 0419 354 294 Office Gisborne 5428 2800

Private Sale Open Sat 11.30-12.00pm Contact Jo Peel 0419 354 294 Office Gisborne 5428 2800

Sunbury 68 Anderson Road

Sunbury 32 Macedon Street

3 2 3 Get Excited! Pristine Family Home In Top Location

4 2 2 'Foyers' Circa 1913 - Simply Stunning In Sunbury

Welcoming three-bedroom, two-bathroom home on coveted dual access corner block with Northerly rear aspect. Formal dining/living/meals serviced by U-shaped stone/stainless steel kitchen with easy access to undercover alfresco area. Three-car garaging, heating/cooling, dishwasher, established gardens, water tank, shed, wine cellar, endless storage. Walk to township, train, schools and parks.

One of the few remaining, original gems, located in the heart of Sunbury township, this exquisite four bedroom, two bathroom Victorian home provides a divine trip to the days of yesteryear. Coupling multiple formal and casual living spaces with stunning accommodation and maintaining a delicate eye for detail in the period features, this beautiful and unique home is full of charm and grandeur.

Auction Open EPR Contact Office

Auction Open Contact

Saturday 28th May at 12.30pm Sat 1.00-1.30pm $498,000-$544,000 Lance Long 0473 026 491 Sunbury 9744 2555

Office

Saturday 4th June at 12.00pm Sat 12.00-12.30pm John Dunlop 0419 001 991 Lance Long 0473 026 491 Sunbury 9744 2555 23 SUNBURY & MACEDON RANGES STAR WEEKLY \ MAY 10, 2016

L.J. Whorlow

Perfect Starter

Sunbury, 22 Gibbons St

PERFECT STA T RTER ON 650M2 APPROX TA

3 BED | 2 BATH | 1 CAR

If you have been looking for a first home or an investment this is it! Comprising of formal lounge with split system, spacious kitchen and meals area with sliding doors to an undercover pergola and very spacious back garden. Enjoy sitting beneath your pergola with plenty of room for the children to run around. There are three good sized bedrooms with Built in Robes, the master with an en-suite and Walk in Robe. To T complement there is a laundry, y family bathroom and separate WC, single car port, side access, heating and y, cooling. A perfect starter in a convenient location and a great sized block with plenty of scope, call the listing agent today for your private appointment. FOR SALE $340,000 - $355,000

Great Buying Sunbury, 3 Ailsa Crt

CLEAN AS A WHISTLE!

3 BED | 2 BATH | 2 CAR

Pristinely presented & in a prime court position, this fantastic property has been lovingly maintained by the current owners. A great buy for a family looking for an established property on a great sized block with plenty of room for kids & pets to enjoy. The home off f ers a large family room with gorgeous open fire place, kitchen & meals area which flows out perfectly to the outdoor decking ff & pergola & overlooks the rear yard. 3 bedrooms with BIR’s, the Master has a walk through Robe to Ensuite, & there is also a family bathroom, separate WC & great sized laundry. Features include Brick feature walls, ducted heating & cooling, fresh paint & brand new floorcoverings throughout plus new S/S kitchen appliances & plenty of storage. It’s an awesome feeling to find an established property that you can simply move into & enjoy that’s undeniably clean as a whistle! FOR SALE $359,000 - $379,000

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Rangeview Estate Riddells Creek

STA T GE 8 & 9 LAND RELEASE TA Now here is an opportunity to secure a beautiful parcel of land in the highly sought after Rangeview estate in Riddells Creek. Known for its large allotments, spacious parklands and views to the majestic foot hills of the Macedon Ranges, Rangeview is the perfect place to raise your family.All blocks will be fenced, fully serviced including town water, r mains power, r, r sewer, r, r telecommunications, mains r, gas and NBN. Most allotments are relatively flat, avoiding potentially high site costs. FOR SALE From $249,000

OPEN FOR INSPECTION Saturday 14th May

SUNBURY 31 Ferris St FOR SALE $390,000 - $420,000 4 BED | 2 BATH | 2 CAR

ROMSEY 9 Muir Crt FOR SALE $140,000 - $160,000 VACANT LAND

Patrick Franklin Manager/Licensed Estate Agent 0407 534 757 Shantelle Cardwell-Smith Sales Consultant / Licensed Estate Agent 0421 217 582

SUNBURY 35 Flinders St FOR SALE $345,000 - $365,000 4 BED | 2 BATH | 4 CAR

10.00 - 10.30am

6 Sauvignon Crt, Sunbury

11.00 - 11.30am

42 Highgrove Drv, Sunbury

11.00 - 11.30am

4 Trott St, Sunbury

11.45 - 12.15pm

31 Ferris St, Sunbury

12.00 - 12.30pm

35 Bluegum Cir, Riddells Creek

12.30 - 1.00pm

22 Gibbon St, Sunbury

1.00 - 1.30pm

15 Sullivan Crt, Romsey

1.15 - 1.45pm

35 Flinders St, Sunbury

2.00 - 2.30pm

10 Gordon Crs, Romsey

2.15 - 2.45pm

3 Ailsa Crt, Sunbury

RIDDELLS CREEK 657 Kilmore Rd FOR SALE $438,000 VACANT LAND

Paula Carey Senior Sales Agent / Licensed Estate Agent 0411 407 703

L.J. Whorlow

46 Evans Street SUNBURY 3429 P: 9740 9000 F: 9744 7913 www.sunburyrealestate.com.au

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L.J. Whorlow

ROMSEY Situated at the foothills of Macedon Ranges, Romsey is known for its volcanic red soils, rich pastures & stunning views to the outlying countryside. Romsey is a commuter town, which has retained its rural charm. For a small village with a population of approximately 3679, the community is full of heart & delivers a range of annual activities for locals including the Romsey Festival, farmers markets & the like. The town also has a vibrant retail shopping strip offering locally grown produce. Romsey is an affordable option for family’s looking for larger allotments to cater for their active lifestyles. If you are seeking value for money, a community minded town & all with in an easy commute to the CBD. Lauriston

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Woodend

Ashbourne

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Monegeetta

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Gisborne

It’s hard to imagine now, but the Rolling Meadows Estate as it is known now was once productive farm land for the well regarded McMahon Family’s Dairy operation. Selected for its stunning views over the Jackson Creek, Rupertswood Mansion and easy access to both Sunbury Township and the CBD. Rolling Meadows is now regarded as one of Sunbury’s most desired locations to raise a family suited to people looking for large block sizes, quality built homes, extensive walking trails along the reserve, it’s no wonder homes in this area are in such demand.

Bullengarook

Sunbury Gisbborne South Diggers Rest

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ROMSEY 15 Sullivan Crt FOR SALE $565,000 - $595,000

ROMSEY 10 Gordon Crs FOR SALE $395,000 - $425,000

SUNBURY 42 Highgrove Drive FOR SALE $795,000 - $845,000

SUNBURY 6 Sauvignon Crt FOR SALE $680,000 - $720,000

L.J. Whorlow

4 BED | 2 BATH | 2 CAR | 1 STUDY Built to exact standards the generous floor plan consists of 4 bedrooms with BIRâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, hotel style master suite with dual WIRâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S & ensuite, family bathroom plus powder room & large study/ home office & lounge. Open plan kitchen with adjoining spacious meals & family area. Gas Hydronic heating. Paved alfresco area with several access points to the home. Set on 1903m2 approx. 3 BED | 1 BATH | 2 CAR Situated on approx. 1 Acre. The existing home has been lovingly cared for with 3 bedrooms & one bathroom, inviting formal lounge with wood burner,r,r the kitchen is new with S/S appliances, the meals area has doors out to a pergola. Additional features include, double carport, laundry, ducted heating, r/c split system, solar panels. There is unit potential (STCA). Inspection is highly recommended!

3 BED | 2 BATH | 4 CAR | 1 STUDY Everything to enjoy a country lifestyle; including an in-ground pool. Open plan family living areas. Modern kitchen meals area with granite worktops & a WIP, P large living/dining area with P, a wood burner. Separate rumpus room. Outdoor entertaining area. Master has a WIR & en-suite. Two further bedrooms & a large family bathroom. Ducted heating/ refrigerated cooling, alarm, side 5 BED | 3 BATH | 3 CAR | 1 STUDY Quality home packed with features. Multiple living areas including separate formal lounge, large family kitchen meals area with a WIP combined laundry, pool & study.5 bedrooms, master & bedroom 2 both have en-suites. Entertainment area, garaging for several cars, & a shed to the rear of the yard. So many benefits & features only an inspection will satisfy!

46 Evans Street SUNBURY 3429 P: 9740 9000 F: 9744 7913 www.sunburyrealestate.com.au 27 SUNBURY & MACEDON RANGES STAR WEEKLY \ MAY 10, 2016

Kennedy & Hunt:

Agent Contacts:

33 Brantome St, Gisborne,Victoria, 3437

Jason Kennedy: Wilma Grumont: Dominic Romeo:

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

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0417 383 235 0409 138 472 0407 435 589

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“Clearview Rise”

49 Brady Road, Gisborne | 23 Boutique Allotments

The flourishing township of Gisborne offers a highly desirable lifestyle with delightful cafes, restaurants, lovely shops, a multitude of schools, health facilities and wonderful fresh air. With easy freeway access to Melbourne city and airports, Gisborne is the largest township in the Macedon Ranges that retains a semi-rural character and a wealth of open spaces. The large elevated allotments at ‘Clearview Rise’ offer spectacular views across Gisborne to the Macedon Ranges. Naturally cool, the Macedon Ranges provide the perfect place to raise your family.

Proposed allotments - lot sizes are subject to change.

| Contact our office for further information - 5428 2544 Gisborne 8 Melbourne Road

NEW LISTING

Rare opportunity to secure bluechip real estate – 2,000m2 (approx.) Ideally located within the thriving township of Gisborne. This site is currently home to an existing (removable) dwelling & provides an excellent location for future development (STCA). With Gisborne’s population expected to increase to close to 15,000 by 2036*, the need for new housing will only escalate. *data from forecast.id.com.au

Private Sale Details: Contact Agent

Viewing Times: By appointment.

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Property Info:

Woodend 1752 Mount Macedon Road

Private Sale

Endless possibilities and opportunities. 69 Ha (170 acres approx) • Magnificent site for an executive lifestyle home • Potential for future home sites (STCA) • Large acreage for grazing, viticulture or horsing pursuits in high rainfall region (Av. Annual 844mm) • Infrastructure – 3 dams, town water, power available A rare chance to secure large acreage with opportunities.

Private Sale Details: Contact Agent

Gisborne 22-24 Brady Road Why build? This striking family home already has it all. 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: Contact Agent

Viewing Times: By appointment.

Property Info:

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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

0417 383 235 0409 138 472 0407 435 589

NEW LISTING

Gisborne 18 Choice Place

Private Sale

Gisborne Unit 1/ 11 Gardiner Street

Private Sale

Prestige, position, presentation plus ~ 1,700m2 (approx.)

Spacious home in central position. Land approx. 383m2.

This superbly designed home offers luxury living & an excellent floorplan. The view from the kitchen & family areas will ensure that you simply wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want to leave. Also features sitting room/library, ary formal dining & family rumpus. 4 huge bedrooms plus ary, study - or 5 bedrooms. Includes excellent laundry/ laundry mudroom, ducted heating, alarm system & solar panels. Simply move in & be the envy of the neighbourhood.

Beautifully built 172m2 (approx.) brick veneer home in one of Gisborneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s established positions. 3 bedroom home comprises a master with ensuite & walk in robe, bathroom, lounge, new kitchen with modern appliances, dining & expansive living room overlooking the alfresco area. The home is further enhanced with the single car garage, zoned heating & cooling, solar gas HWS, storage & laundry.

Private Sale Details:

Contact Agent

Viewing Times: Sunday 2.00 - 2.30pm

Property Information:

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SOLD PROPERTIES

26 Metcalfe Drive, Romsey

477 Sutherlands Road, Clarkefield

22 Stawell Street, Romsey

Development Opportunity Great Position

Proximity to Melb Oodles of water, water Great Views

Sought after address Great Developer

PROPERTIES ARE FLYING OUT THE DOOR! In the buoyant market, properties are selling well for our vendors & quickly!

MORE BUYERS ARE WAITING IN THE WINGS!

0412 457 881 JAMES SHALDERS

Licensed Real Estate Agent

0412 136 578

Looking for lifestyle, residential & acreage properties. We also have a demand for more rental properties across the region.

JULIE ELLIS Property Manager

0409 433 699 KIM FORSYTH

Sales Associate & Administration

03 5429 6842

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UNDER CONTRACT PROPERTIES

40 Metcalfe Drive, Romsey

3 Thomas Court, Romsey

8 Shaw Drive, Romsey

An Acre of Opportunities

Rosa Cottage a beautiful storey book home, short walk to town

Established sought after location, Big Block

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

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

Every precaution has been taken to establish accuracy of the above information but does not constitute any misrepresenation by the vendor or agent. 30 minutes from Melbourne airport and 50 minutes from CBD 30 SUNBURY & MACEDON RANGES STAR WEEKLY \ MAY 10, 2016

HOUSE & HOME

Home with a View 1500m2 approx. 4 Larissa Court ROMSEY

“JUST A LITTLE WORD”

$435,000

“Ethical” is just a little word but has such a big impact. I looked up the dictionary for the exact meaning: “Ethical” - “1) pertaining to or dealing with morals or principles of morality; pertaining to right and wrong in conduct. 2) being in accordance with the rules or standards for right conduct or practice, especially the standards of a profession.” If we look at the professions which are considered most ethical & trustworthy, Nurses, Doctors and Teachers are at the top of the list. Those considered least are Politicians, Solicitors and yes, Real Estate Agents! How very sad it is that those who run the country, who look after our legal matters and those who deal with our most valuable asset (our home) are held in such low esteem and this state of affairs af relates to that word “Ethical”. Personally, I have given up on Politicians, however Real Estate Agents do have a Code of Conduct and should at all times adhere to it. Choosing an Agent is difficult but here are a few things for you to consider. consider Ask prospective Agents for their interpretation of Ethical and how, in their view, it relates to Real Estate. Ask about the “Code of Conduct” - do they know that it exists? Three important points listed in the Code of Conduct are: 1. An Agent will always work in the best interest of the Vendor/Landlord 2. An Agent will at no time belittle or speak of another Agent 3. An Agent will at no time approach a Vendor who is on the market with another Agent, via letter-boxing, letter sending letters directly or by direct approach. Note:- There are times when a property has no “For Sale” Board and therefore advertising material may be put in the letterbox. If in doubt, Consumer Affairs Af Victoria are very helpful. “Ethical” - just a little word, but so very important.

This well presented family home located in the popular Romsey Heights is positioned on the high side of a quiet court offering of lovely views across town. The home is situated on a large block and offers of an undercover alfresco area and open outdoor decked area ideal for summer evenings around the BBQ. • Large master bedroom with WIR & ensuite • Two other bedrooms - good size rooms with BIRs • Formal Lounge . Formal Dining • Large family/rumpus room with gas log heater • Open plan Kitchen/Meals with large pantry • Laundry plus family bathroom • Double car garage under roof • Gas ducted heating, evaporative air conditioning • Large garden shed with concrete floor

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MF 50 Front End Loader Tractor, 2 x MF 65 Diesel Tractors, 1949 Morris LC3 Truck, 5ft Offset Slasher, Grader Blade, MF Post Hole Auger, Inter Multi Plough, Ripper, Cultivators, Carry All, Stick Rake, Fork Tynes, Scoop, Harrows, 13hp Log Splitter, Yamaha 350 2wd Quad Bike, 8’x5’ Trailers with Cages, Tradies Trailer, Motorbike Trailer, Stationary Motors, Jinker, H V McKay Farm Gates, Furphy Tank - Tank Ends – Trough, Fire Hydrant, Collection of Vintage Australian Lawn Mowers, Large Variety Rustic Horse Drawn Implements, Bellows, Leg Vice, Branding Irons, Seeder Ends, Railway Trolley – Crossing Lights – Lamps, Trikes, Scooters, Timber & Steel Wagon Wheels, Antique Troughs, Deutscher Ride on Mower, Yard Trailers, 1930’s Gex Petrol Bowser, Castrol Hi Boy, Petrol & Oil Bottles – Cans – Pourers – Timber Crates, Meat Safes, Kero Lamps, Milk & Cream Cans, C/ Iron Pots, Scales, Ammo Boxes, Trunks, Mig Welder, Shop Press, Power Tools, Compressor, Chainsaw, Ladders, Trestles, Kayaks, 2 Alpaca, Appx 15 Dorper & Damara Sheep, Post Mount Drill, Old Harness, Timber Wall Phones, Timber Fridge, Butter Churn, Separators, Butchers Block, Farmhouse Furniture, Book Press, “Rapid’ Copper Gas Boiler, Kooka Enamel Stove, Tin Signs, Barbers Chair, Wine Barrels, Outdoor Furniture.

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BUILDER’S CLEAN OUT – ALL MUST GO! Viscount C/van 15ft, Flightcraft 4.75 cuddy cab, 115 HP Suzuki all gear & extras, Half cab fiberglass with full canopy no motor, 1955 Hillman in original cond, Coffee C/van & equip, Take-a-away food van all go, Hyundai Lantra goer no reg, Cox & Husqvarna ride-ons, Toro Honda B/ Stratton mowers, Chainsaws, Brush cutter, Blowers, New hoses & reels, Pres washer, Compressors, Petrol wash, Electric leads, Ladders, D/E grinder, Ped drill, Saws, Nail guns, Lots of battery drills & hand tools, Spray gun, Flooring tongue & groove - Pine h/wood red gum qty, Oregon beams, Lintels, Studs, Hardwood, Treated pine, Fascia, Speed bracing, Door stop, Capping, Doors, Windows, Brackets, Stirrups, Hangers, Nails, Door furniture, Sheeting, Tubes of glue, Sealants etc, Plumbing fittings, Conc chairs, Tiles, Besser blocks, Rio, Lots of assorted building materials, Tools of all types – most new some used. Must have total cleanout - too much to mention!!

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CONSIDER THE Kenny Weir joins the fever, desperately seeking the perfect pho A Vietnamese eatery for Yarraville? A dose of cynicism is warranted, I reckon. For starters, Asian food in Yarraville is a very mixed bag – some good, some lacklustre, some already forgotten. What chance of a really fabulous bowl of pho in downtown Yarraville, away from Footscray, Sunshine or St Albans – where numbers and competition ensure very high standards? In the case of Friend or Pho, the pun in the name is even based on a mispronunciation. But a good sign is the gorgeous, larger-thanlife, hand-written menu on the joint’s Facebook page – it’s all in Vietnamese. But even then, banh mi is listed at $9. Whoa! That’s twice the going rate in Footscray. Happily, things take a delightful turn, dispelling our scepticism as soon as we enter and broach the price of that banh mi. The answers we get run like this … “It’s just really good! We make our own pickles, and it’s got our own pork crackling!” Even better, we soon learn that the sisters behind Friend or Pho – Anna Nguten (out front) and Chelsea Le (in the kitchen) – are lifelong, born-and-bred Yarravillians. About 15 years ago their parents ran a bakery on Anderson Street (corner of Buninyong Street, where the fancy cake-makers now live). Friend or Pho is done out in very cool cafe style. There’s seating inside, in the hallway and outside on the verandah. The menu proper runs through a tight line-up of mostly familiar dishes.

FRIEND OR PHO Address: 3 Ballarat Street, Yarraville Phone: 9042 4431 So how do we go on our first visit? Oh, my – it’s difficult to contain my enthusiasm. This is simply great Vietnamese food, as good as any in the west and way better than most. The waiting times are appropriate for such great food and prices – banh mi aside – are in the regular ball park. Beef pho ($12) is wonderful – and about medium size when compared to Footscray places that do the small-medium-large routine. The broth is terrific and a bit salty (just as I like it). And there’s a lot of beef in that bowl – sliced but cooked through, and brisket. Com tam (pork chop with broken rice, $13) is similarly excellent. All the porky bits display in-house care and handiwork. The meat loaf is peppery perfection and the pork chop the most tender and beautifully cooked we have had with this dish. Go ran, of six fried chicken ribs, costs $9 and can be padded out with rice for $4 to make a more complete meal. As with everything else we try at Friend or Pho, the ribs are state-of-the-art: crisp, hot and delicious. For $13, a few slices of cucumber or segments of tomato would bring this dish more into line with its fellow menu items in terms of portion size and value. Vegetarian pho ($12) is unlike any dish you’ll get at Footscray’s sole dedicated Vietnamese

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vegetarian eatery, or at the Vietnamese temple in Braybrook – there’s little by way of starch here and no mock meat. Instead, the heft and texture is delivered by tofu and a super range of mushrooms – delightfully meaty in their own way. The broth is so flavoursome that I feel obliged to make sure it’s not made with chicken bones or some such. Nope. It’s made with the usual vegetables and shitake mushrooms.

Again, it’s simply wonderful! I reckon this will become known as one of Melbourne’s great vegetarian dishes. Another prediction: Friend or Pho is destined to be a hit. Kenny Weir is the founder of Consider the Sauce, the definitive guide to eating in Melbourne’s western suburbs – www.considerthesauce.net

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SPORT Kyneton shifts focus in campaign for finals success Going into the 2016 Bendigo Netball League season, Kyneton decided to take a different approach to the previous 12 months. After focusing on making finals last season only to lose, the Tigers are now taking it one week at a time. Coach Karlie Plowman says the approach seems to be working as the Tigers won their first three games. On Saturday, they suffered their first loss, 57-39 to Maryborough. “It’s a more relaxed approach and we’re keeping expectations a lot lower,” Plowman said. “This year we’re looking at taking it quarter

by quarter and match by match and playing the game for fun. “We’ve started well, but we’re mindful we had a similar start last season.” Despite the low-key approach, the side has been playing some brilliant netball. “They have played some really intense netball early on and come out of the blocks quickly,” Plowman said. “They’ve set the pace of games and got control in the first quarter. We’re hoping to stick with what we’re doing now throughout the season.” A key advantage for the team this year has been stability on and off the court.

It’s Plowman’s second year as A-grade coach after coming on board late last year. “There’s been a lot more time to plan and get my head around things,” she said. “We’re a lot more settled than last year and we couldn’t be happier with the start to the season.” Kyneton has managed to keep its 2015 A-grade squad intact. “Every player has returned and we’ve had another girl, Ashlee Lawrence, come to us at the start of the season. “She approached us as her partner is now playing football at the club. It turns out she’s an amazing player who’s great to watch.

Sharks put wrongs right By Tara Murray After two tough losses in a week, Rupertswood returned to the winners’ list by beating Riddell in the Riddell District Football League on Saturday. Trailing at three-quarter time and kicking with the wind in the final term, the Sharks found themselves in a similar position to their one-point loss to Sunbury Kangaroos the previous weekend. But this time they clinched victory by kicking six goals to none at the crunch, getting home 10.15 (75)-7.8 (50). Sharks’ coach, Kevin Fitzgerald, said his side had learned from the Sunbury Kangaroos defeat. “I’m really pleased, and we worked hard all day,” he said. “We had 10 more scoring shots than them, but bad kicking is bad football. We should have been in front earlier than we were. “Last week I thought we were starting to run out of legs. This week we were running a bit harder.” Ruckman Jordan Braddy was best on ground, while Steve Burlak and Todd Podolczak kicked four goals each. “Burlak was terrific for us when it counted and he was a great target for us all day,” Fitzgerald said. “He’s played forward before. He’s a hard match-up and I think we need him to play forward at this stage. “We’ve asked for a lot from Todd and today he started to give it to us.” It doesn’t get any easier for the Sharks, who meet unbeaten Diggers Rest this weekend. “We want to play the good sides because it gives us a fair idea of where we’re at,” Fitzgerald said. “We know we have a long way to go.” The loss also leaves Riddell at 2-2 after four rounds and Bombers coach Jamie Elliott said the result against the Sharks was disappointing. “I thought we were a bit further along,” he said. “They probably controlled the footy and used it better than us. “We turned the ball over a lot and they just capitalised on their opportunities. “Our good players got beaten today. They [the Sharks] came to play and ran us off our legs and were well-deserved winners.” Elliott said it was disappointing his side was beaten to the ball, especially playing at home. “We need to learn from our mistakes, look in the mirror and see where we’re at.” Elliott said one aspect his side had to look at was kicking into the wind, which they had struggled with in both losses. The club will also wait on the outcome of a report of James Nolan. Nolan, who has played in the ruck in place of the injured Brayden Allen, has already missed one match this season because of suspension. 36 SUNBURY & MACEDON RANGES STAR WEEKLY \ MAY 10, 2016

“I got the girls to play in a midweek competition in Gisborne before the season. They really enjoyed it and started match-fit.” It’s not just the top side going well, Kyneton’s A-reserve, B-grade and B-reserve teams have settled well into the season. “I’m most excited about the under-17s,” Plowman said. “It’s the first time they’ve ever been in the top five. Alisha Turner has coached them the past few years and done a good job.” Gisborne’s season has had a slow start, with just one win from its first four rounds. On Saturday, it lost to Sandhurst, 57-40. Tara Murray

Sunbury Jets add another to winning tally The Sunbury Jets continue to rack up the wins in Big V women’s division 1, with a hard-fought win over Keilor on Saturday night. Having won their first six games of the season, the Jets were again tested in the first half before stepping it up a level in the second. The Jets were already without coach Kennedy Kereama and centre-forward Jess Bygate, who are at a New Zealand team training camp and likely to miss at least the next month, while captain Chelsea Burns didn’t take to the court. It didn’t matter for the Jets, who opened up an early eight-point lead. The margin was decreased to six at half-time, but the Jets regained control of the game in the second half, to win 77-59. The starting line-up did most of the scoring, with only two points coming from bench players. Courtney Duever had a massive game with 29 points, 17 rebounds and five steals. Emma Mahady, Monique Stevens and Kayla Theodore all scored double figures as well. Meanwhile, the men’s side lost at home to Chelsea. Shooting at about 60 per cent for the first half, Chelsea opened up a 12-point lead at half-time and extended it to 14 points at the last break. Sunbury were within three points with 27 seconds to go, but that was as close as they got, losing 83-74. Mitchell Newton had 31 points and 11 rebounds, while Ish Sanders added 29 points. The Jets have four wins and five losses from the first seven rounds. The Jets youth league sides had mixed results on Sunday. The men’s division 1 outfit defeated Bendigo in an up and down game. Bendigo started the better before the Jets won the middle two quarters. Despite losing the last, the Jets held on 71-63. Kyle Collins had 21 points for the Jets. The youth league women’s division 2 side lost to Keilor 61-43. Leading by three points at quarter-time, the Jets lost the next three quarters, and the game. Kereama and Sanders were recognised during the week, as Big V coach and player of the month respectively. Sanders is averaging 32 points per game, while the women’s side is undefeated after the first seven rounds. Tara Murray

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Vics go Madi at the ’G By Tara Murray Sunbury Lions’ Madison Prespakis starred for Vic Metro as it dominated the national youth girls championships last week. Metro was undeniably the best side in its three pool A matches, winning them all by an average of 41 points. But it saved its best for last, making the MCG its own in the grand final against Western Australia on Friday night. The Victorians had already beaten WA by 44 points in a pool match, but they stepped it up another level in the grand final, dominating in the midfield and up forward, leaving the defenders little to do. The ball spent most of the game in Metro’s forward half and the Vics made the most of their opportunities in front of goal. The game was all but over after the first quarter, but Metro didn’t take their foot off the pedal in the 14.11 (95)-0.0 (0) trouncing. Prespakis, 15, was one of the best for Metro in the grand final win. Playing mostly up forward, she looked dangerous around goal and kicked one goal in the process. It capped off a good championships for Prespakis – Madi to her friends – who was named among the best players in the other two matches she played. She hit the scoreboard in both those games as well. Prespakis missed the third round match as she and several other Metro stars were rested because a grand final place was all but secured. Her performances had her named in the all-star squad to join a training camp and possibly play in a curtain-raiser to the Western Bulldogs-Melbourne women’s match later in the year. It’s a second straight youth girls championship for the former Romsey junior footballer.

SCOREBOARD Q FOOTBALL VFL - RD 5 ESSENDON 5.0 8.3 12.5 16.9 (105) GEELONG 3.1 7.3 10.8 12.12 (84) Goals: Essendon: Langford 3 Merrett 3 Grimley 2 Edwards 2 McKenna Kommer Nyuon Coghlan Gleeson Eades. Geelong: Horlin-Smith 2 Bates 2 Dobson 2 McLachlan Farrelly Atkins Luxford Hickey Sexton. Best: Essendon: Jamar Coghlan Hams Edwards McKenna Merrett. Geelong: Tsitas T Gardner Bates Bews Smedts Horlin-Smith. At Windy Hill. PORT MELBOURNE 4.3 9.6 11.9 13.16 (94) RICHMOND 1.1 4.2 5.3 8.3 (51) Goals: Port Melbourne: Pearson 2 Sandilands 2 Halsall 2 Hayes Mascitti Tynan T Clarke Scipione Dixon Urban. Richmond: McBean 2 Silvestro Butler Marcon Scott T Townsend Forato. Best: Port Melbourne: Mascitti Tynan T Lange Tynan T Haretuku Halsall. Richmond: Marcon Couch Darley Hunt Broad Forato. At North Port Oval. SANDRINGHAM 3.3 7.7 10.10 16.18 (114) COLLINGWOOD 3.1 3.3 7.5 7.5 (47) Goals: Collingwood: A Close 3 J Hellier M Hore L Howe N Gray. Sandringham: T Dennis-Lane 3 C Shenton 3 M Kreymborg 2 P Mccartin 2 K Answerth M Cook T Simpkin T Curren G Lok E T Templeton. Best: Collingwood: D Hinkley J Kelly J Witts M Smith J Hellier A Close. Sandringham: K Answerth E Templeton T C Shenton B White L Pierce T Curren. At Holden Centre. WILLIAMSTOWN 10.6 15.9 19.14 20.17 (137) WERRIBEE 1.0 2.2 4.6 9.9 (63) Goals: Werribee: A Black 4 M Daw 4 F Ray Williamstown. Williamstown: S Dunell 5 A Siposs 4 D Conway 3 S Hetherington J Dorgan B Myers A Anastasio A Cordy M Gibbons J Greiser E Carr. Best: Werribee: M Daw W Fordham. Williamstown: M Gibbons S Dunell E Carr W Wheeler B Bese D Conway. At Avalon Airport Oval FOOTSCRA FOOTSCRAY 6.5 12.12 16.16 20.21 (141) NORTH BALLARA BALLARAT 1.1 2.4 5.4 5.6 (36) Goals: Footscray: Wallis 3 Wyatt 3 Webb 2 Hayes 2 Staley 2 Jong 2 Dalgleish 2 Jamieson Dunkley Minson Honeychurch. North Ballarat: Lyle L 2 Hooper Cassidy Y Youl. Best: Footscray: Webb Jong Honeychurch Wyatt Williams Wallis. North Ballarat: Kiel Schnerring Austin L Lyle Stephenson Hooper. At Whitten Oval. FRANKSTON 2.5 3.7 6.10 8.13 (61) COBURG 0.6 6.8 7.8 7.14 (56) Goals: Frankston: Gardiner 3 Bennett 2 Cass 2 Pickess. Coburg: Tarczon T 2 Cauchi McEvoy Younan Y Featherstone Kovacevic. Best: Frankston: Sikora Exon Pickess McInnes Gray Pollard. Coburg: Lehmann Tarczon T Johns Uysal Goodwin Iacobaccio. At Frankston Oval. CASEY 5.3 9.6 12.9 19.11 (125) NORTHERN 0.1 0.3 1.6 2.6 (18) Goals: Casey: Briggs 4 Weideman 4 Grimes 2 Dawes 2 Newton 2 Terlich T Morris Spencer King Trengove. Northern: T Totevski Kerbatieh. Best: Casey: Newton Neal-Bullen Grimes Smith Dunn Briggs. Northern: Graham Dick Korcheck Buckley Tutt Boekhorst. At Casey Fields.

DEVELOPMENT LEAGUE - RD 5 PORT MELBOURNE 3.4 7.6 11.7 13.10 (88) SANDRINGHAM 1.1 3.3 6.8 10.10 (70) Goals: Port Melbourne: Hogan 4 Bevan 2 Brancatisano Williams Gordon Hooper Mioni Dove Neiwand. Sandringham: McLaren 2 Verma 2

SPORT

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Sunbury Lions made it three wins in a row with a win over Ballarat in the Ballarat Football League on Saturday. After leading by a point at quarter-time, the Lions took control, kicking seven, eight and nine goals in the next three quarters to deliver a 27.11 (173)-9.15 (69) trouncing. Ben Guthrie kicked five goals for the Lions, being one of 11 players to score majors. Nathan Wood was best on ground. The Lions’ A-grade netballers remain undefeated after a hard-fought win over Ballarat. The Lions saved their best to last, scoring eight goals to four in the final quarter to win 27-23.

EDFL

East Sunbury lost a thriller against Coburg Districts in Essendon District Football League division 2 on Saturday. Trailing by 14 points at the last break, the Thunder outscored the Lions four goals to two, but it wasn’t enough, losing 8.14 (62)-9.7 (61).

TAC Cup

A nine goal to three second half ensured the Calder Cannons their second win of the TAC Cup season. The Cannons led at every change against the Murray Bushrangers, winning 16.10 (106)-7.10 (52). Zachary Guthrie continued his good early-season form with a best-on-ground performance. FOR MORE SPORT, VISIT Web: starweekly.com.au Sunbury & Macedon Ranges Star Weekly @starweeklysport @star_weekly Madison Prespakis looks to get a kick away in the grand final against WA.

Saunders O’Kearney Ong Fisscher Pavlou Payne. Best: Port Melbourne: Murray Hogan Gordon McKenzie Wenn Walker. Sandringham: Saunders Verma Wilkins Pavlou. At North Port Oval. WERRIBEE 4.4 10.7 12.8 15.9 (99) WILLIAMSTOWN 3.3 5.4 10.8 13.11 (89) Goals: Werribee: R Barrack 3 B Xavier 2 B Iles 2 M Vandenberg 2 J Porter E Petterwood J Hussey H King Mahony J Corbett. Williamstown: T Curtis 2 J Owen 2 T Davies 2 L Schultz 2 D Di Donato N Ebinger B Monk A Carr L Griffiths. Best: Werribee: E Petterwood J Hussey J Malthouse D Nielson H King R Barrack. Williamstown: J Owen A Carr N Ebinger S Critchley L Schultz L Griffiths. At Avalon Airport Oval. CASEY SCORPIONS 5.3 10.7 15.12 17.14 (116) NORTHERN 0.0 1.2 1.3 3.6 (24) Goals: Casey Scorpions: Cotte 4 Johnston 2 Ferreira 2 Ambler 2 Baker Johnston Hannon Gordon MacHaya Jaffer-Williams Moncrieff. Northern: Peet 2 Hickey. Best: Casey Scorpions: Cotte Moncrieff McInerney Lovett Wyatt Ferreira. Northern: Stevens Declase McCabe Droessler Bolger Jordan. At Casey Fields. Coburg 8.16 (64) d Frankston 8.12 (60) at Frankston Oval

VFL WOMEN - RD 5 DAREBIN 5.4 9.8 9.11 11.14 (80) VU WESTERN 0.2 1.3 3.4 4.6 (30) Goals: Darebin: Brennan 5 Vescio 2 Hammond 2 Pearce Arnell. VU Western: Francke 2 Mifsud Kemp. Best: Darebin: Paxman Brennan Pearce O’Dea Callinan Dal Pos. VU Western: Ferres Guest White Gell Hardeman Mifsud. At Henry Turner Memorial. MELBOURNE UNI 4.4 5.7 9.11 11.13 (79) GEELONG 0.1 0.1 1.2 1.3 (9) Goals: Melbourne Uni: Kearney 2 Tapner T 2 Lochland Stephenson Moscript Keryk Croft Ashmore Stevens. Geelong: Boyd. Best: Melbourne Uni: Stevens Hay Moscript Lochland Croft Stephenson. Geelong: Woollett Woodroffe Janssen Cranston Beeston Boyd. At Osbourne Park. CRANBOURNE 5.3 8.5 10.9 13.12 (90) KNOX 2.0 2.1 2.1 2.2 (14) Goals: Cranbourne: McLeod 4 Jakobsson 3 Wildes 2 Clarkson 2 Manning 2. Knox: Slater Harrison. Best: Cranbourne: Thomas Moody Moody Johnson McLeod Cullis. Knox: Baker Slater Kuys Head Appleby. At Frenken Holmes Oval. EASTERN 3.4 5.6 9.6 12.11 (83) SEAFORD 1.1 4.4 5.5 6.6 (42) Goals: Eastern: Lambert 3 Perkins 3 Tesoriero T 2 Randall Foster Privitelli Casey. Seaford: Lawrence 2 Hall 2 Gillespie-Jones Bury. Best: Eastern: Steiert Laan Privitelli Randall Lambert T Tesoriero. Seaford: Hosking Gillespie-Jones Hosking Thompson Lawrence Bury. At Mulgrave Reserve. ST KILDA 4.1 7.1 9.2 11.5 (71) DIAMOND CREEK 1.3 2.6 2.9 2.9 (21) Goals: St Kilda: Hope 4 Hyett 3 Garner 2 Davey Lucas-Rodd. Diamond Creek: Richmond Bernardi. Best: St Kilda: Lucas-Rodd Clifford Cula-Reid Bruton Hope Gardner. Diamond Creek: Brazzale Audley Chiocci Corrigan Hicks Morecroft. At CT Barling Reserve.

TTAC CUP - RD 6 DANDENONG 4.1 13.8 15.8 24.10 (154) NORTHERN 3.3 4.5 6.11 7.13 (55) Goals: Dandenong: De Koning 9 Fowler 5 Allsop 3 Martello 2 Darling Piper Kleverkamp Poholke Scagliarini. Northern: Lipinski 2 Binion 2 Blakey Lentini Clayton. Best: Dandenong: De Koning La Fontaine Piper DeWit Poholke Fowler. Northern: Blakey Perry Binion Fable Paterson Roberts. At Shepley Oval.

GEELONG 4.4 10.8 13.12 16.16 (112) WESTERN 2.1 2.2 6.5 11.6 (72) Goals: Geelong: Dowling 5 Henry 3 McLachlan 3 Worpel 2 Floyd Blair O’Gorman. Western: Graham 3 Griffiths 2 Siwek 2 Syme 2 Junker Griffiths. Best: Geelong: Dowling Henry McCarthy Simpson Parish Elliot. Western: Junker Romensky Syme Carter Graham Dundon. At Avalon Airport Oval. NORTH BALLARA BALLARAT 2.5 5.9 8.12 13.15 (93) OAKLEIGH 2.4 3.6 6.11 7.12 (54) Goals: North Ballarat: Beks 3 Wheelahan 3 Johnston 2 Johnson Gow Huppatz Korewha Drew. Oakleigh: Ridley 2 Williams Walker Cunningham O’Dwyer Tink. Best: North Ballarat: Korewha Gow McCluggage Beks Drew Meek. Oakleigh: Walker Cunningham King Lane Ridley Jones. At Eureka Stadium. CALDER 6.2 7.4 14.9 16.10 (106) MURRA MURRAY 3.0 4.5 6.5 7.10 (52) Goals: Calder: Brown 6 Saad 2 Lawton 2 Bramble 2 Burnside Bernacki Landt Lewis. Murray: Tiziani 2 Cooper Paech McKeown Butts Donaghey. Best: Calder: Guthrie Brown Blythe O’Sullivan Bramble Bernacki. Murray: Pinnuck Paton Tiziani Donaghey Langlands Bollinghaus At RAMS Arena. BENDIGO 2.7 7.7 16.8 19.11 (125) EASTERN 1.1 8.7 9.11 15.14 (104) Goals: Bendigo: Neaves 4 Whitford 3 Kirby 3 Schumacher 2 Atley 2 Rosengren Booth Jones Henderson Twigg. T Eastern: Begley 5 Stephenson 4 Hayes 2 L Lynch Wallis Jacotine Mullenger-McHugh. Best: Bendigo: Schumacher Jones Henderson Blake Sheahan Wallace. Eastern: Begley Stephenson Nolan Mullenger-Mchugh North Lynch. L At Kyabram Recreation Reserve. SANDRINGHAM 4.1 8.4 10.6 16.8 (104) GIPPSLAND 1.1 2.3 4.8 7.13 (55) Goals: Sandringham: Zimmerman 4 Maloney 3 Straker 2 McGrath 2 Mclean 2 Lyons L Brayshaw Jarnestrom. Gippsland: Byers Porter Mulqueen Renooy Hughes Hodge Voss. Best: Sandringham: McGrath McLean Burt Lyons L Beveridge Jarnestrom. Gippsland: Patullo Marsh East Costigan Hughes Masterson. At Morwell Recreation Reserve.

RIDDELL DIV 1 MACEDON 3.4 5.11 10.13 16.13 (109) WOOD-HESKET 2.4 5.7 12.8 14.12 (96) Goals: Macedon: Jason Cooke 5 Knox 3 Mills 2 Kernan Miletic Waters Fitzpatrick Christiansen Clough. Woodend-hesket: Joshua Smerdon 4 Laverie 3 Bianco 3 Hepburn 2 Harrison Gawthrop. Best: Macedon: Jason Cooke Henderson Clough Harrison Summerfield Kenealy. Woodend-hesket: Joshua Styles Laverie Bianco Ambler Toman T Garnaut. RUPERTSWOOD 0.3 3.7 4.12 10.15 (75) RIDDELL 3.0 3.2 7.4 7.8 (50) Goals: Rupertswood: Stephen Burlak 4 Podolczak 4 Goodson Braddy. Riddell: Brian Ruffell 3 Sahlberg 3 Nolan. Best: Rupertswood: Jorden Braddy Swallow Burlak Chambers Podolczak Cerini. Riddell: Michael Sahlberg Jurczyluc Ross Sahlberg Treweek Alkemade. WALLAN 4.4 7.8 12.10 20.12 (132) ROCKBANK 0.1 2.2 3.3 4.4 (28) Goals: Wallan: Sam Rexhepi 9 Mackertich 4 Nolan 2 Korp 2 O’Sullivan Saladino McCleish. Rockbank: Matthew Voigt 2 Greenwood Lake. Best: Wallan: Daniel Mackertich Saladino Cox Rexhepi Korp Stewart. Rockbank: Jake Warwick Woodroffe Mainey Voigt Greenwood Greenwood. LANCEFIELD 2.1 2.3 6.5 10.6 (66) ROMSEY 2.3 6.5 8.6 8.9 (57) Goals: Lancefield: Myles Dorman 3 Kent 3 Anderson Kindred Wooster Brock. Romsey: Jack Jedwab 2 Saad 2 Durston Burkett Way Feltham.

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Best: Lancefield: Ciaran Barton Rebbechi Wooster Bowden Brock Pitts. Romsey: Dean Borg Burkett Romeril Way Rayment Durston. Res: Macedon 9.3 d Woodend-Hesket 3.12, Rupertswood 8.14 d Riddell 7.1, Diggers Rest 13.18 d Broadford 0.1, Wallan 26.17 d Rockbank 1.2, Romsey 11.16 d Lancefield 3.6. U-18: Macedon 8.9 d Woodend-Hesket 8.6, Rupertswood 15.14 d Riddell 3.4, Diggers Rest 11.10 d Broadford 3.9, Wallan 16.10 d Rockbank 1.5, Melton Centrals 9.15 d Sunbury Kangaroos 7.13.

BALLARA BALLARAT

FFV

Snr: Bacchus Marsh 24.12 d Melton South 4.10, Sunbury 27.11 d Ballarat 9.15, Redan 15.5 d East Point 13.15, Lake Wendouree 14.19 d Darley 14.9, North Ballarat City 25.12 bt Sebastopol 7.9. Res: Bacchus Marsh 17.12 d Melton South 6.6, Sunbury 16.13 d Ballarat 2.8, Redan 16.13 d East Point 5.8, Lake Wendouree 9.5 d Darley 4.6, Sebastopol 11.13 bt North Ballarat City 4.7. U-18.5: Bacchus Marsh 12.12 d Melton South 7.5, Ballarat 13.9 d Sunbury 9.12, East Point 8.12 d Redan 6.9, Darley 6.19 d Lake Wendouree 6.6, North Ballarat City 16.19 bt Sebastopol 0.0.

BENDIGO

Snr: Strathfieldsaye 13.13 d Eaglehawk 8.8, Sandhurst 18.14 d Gisborne 10.7, Kyneton 28.23 d Maryborough 8.3, Kangaroo Flat 12.15 d South Bendigo 10.12, Golden Square 21.17 d Castlemaine 12.9. Res: Strathfieldsaye 7.10 d Eaglehawk 5.7, Gisborne 8.15 d Sandhurst 9.4, Kyneton 18.20 d Maryborough 2.1, Kangaroo Flat 9.13 d South Bendigo 9.6, Castlemaine 11.12 d Golden Square 3.5. U-18: Strathfieldsaye 14.8 d Eaglehawk 2.5, Sandhurst 18.13 d Gisborne 3.6, Maryborough 11.7 d Kyneton 8.6, Golden Square 12.11 d Castlemaine 4.8.

CENTRAL HIGHLANDS

Snr: Bungaree 24.9 d Daylesford 11.11, Springbank 23.14 d Creswick 6.6, Hepburn 13.14 d Newlyn 7.5, Buninyong 17.16 d Skipton 6.7, Waubra 12.14 d Beaufort 7.7, Dunnstown 28.24 d Carngham Linton 4.6, Rokewood-Corindhap 9.15 d Smythesdale 8.11, Ballan 7.11 d Learmonth 8.2, Gordon 28.21 d Clunes 5.7. Res: Bungaree 23.17 d Daylesford 0.5, Springbank 12.5 d Creswick 5.11, Hepburn 10.12 d Newlyn 10.8, Buninyong 17.19 d Skipton 0.0, Waubra 4.9 d Beaufort 3.14, Dunnstown 12.15 d Carngham Linton 6.4, Rokewood-Corindhap 16.15 d Smythesdale 2.3, Learmonth 6.10 d Ballan 4.5, Gordon 28.23 d Clunes 1.1. U-18: Bungaree 16.13 d Daylesford 6.4, Springbank 9.6 d Creswick 6.4, Hepburn 13.12 d Newlyn 4.2, Skipton 10.10 d Buninyong 6.6, Beaufort 5.8 d Waubra 5.6, Dunnstown 9.13 d Carngham Linton 7.4, Ballan 18.8 d Learmonth 2.1, Clunes 8.6 d Gordon 8.4.

Q NETBALL RIDDELL

A: Diggers Rest 49 d Broadford 26, Macedon 81 d Woodend Hesket 26, Rupertswood 50 d Riddells Creek 38, Romsey 39 d Lancefield 27, Melton Centrals 22 d Sunbury 20. B: Diggers Rest 37 d Broadford 22, Macedon 57 d Woodend Hesket 15, Riddells Creek 33 d Rupertswood 24, Rockbank 37 d Wallan 28, Romsey 22 drew Lancefield 22, Melton Centrals 31 d Sunbury 11. C: Diggers Rest 24 d Broadford 15, Macedon 44 d Woodend Hesket 14, Rupertswood 31 d Riddells Creek 16, Rockbank 19 d Wallan 10, Lancefield 17 d Romsey 10, Melton Centrals 28 d Sunbury 20.

A: Bacchus Marsh 36 d Melton South 30, Sunbury 27 d Ballarat 23, East Point 43 d Redan 33, Lake Wendouree 53 d Darley 32. B: Bacchus Marsh 46 d Melton South 40, Sunbury 50 d Ballarat 24, Redan 22 d East Point 21, Lake Wendouree 52 d Darley 31. C: Bacchus Marsh 37 d Melton South 26, Ballarat 36 d Sunbury 30, East Point 31 d Redan 21, Lake Wendouree 26 d Darley 19.

Q SOCCER NA NATIONAL PREMIER LEAGUE: Rd 11: Pascoe Vale 1 Melbourne Victory 3, Melbourne Knights 2 South Melbourne 5, Port Melbourne Sharks 7 Richmond 0, Green Gully 5 Oakleigh Cannons 0, Northcote City 0 Hume City 5, Heidelberg United 0 Bentleigh Green 1. NPL2: East: Murray United 2 Melbourne City 7, North Geelong Warriors 1 Brunswick City 0, Springvale White Eagles 2 St Albans Saints 0, Sunshine George Cross 0 Box Hill United 4, Whittlesea Ranges 1 Dandenong City 4, Bendigo City 1 Kingston City 6, Dandenong Thunder 4 Moreland Zebras 1. West: Murray United 2 Melbourne City 7, North Geelong Warriors 1 Brunswick City 0, Sunshine George Cross 0 Box Hill United 4, Whittlesea Ranges 1 Dandenong City 4, Ballarat Red Devils 2 Eastern Lions 1, Dandenong Thunder 4 Moreland Zebras 1.

Q RUGBY LEAGUE VRL

First Grade: Werribee 38 d Northern 30, Doveton 36 d North West 24, Waverley Oakleigh 36 d South Eastern 18. Second Grade: Werribee 30 d Northern 14, Melton 40 d Altona Blue 8, Waverley Oakleigh 36 d Altona Red 14, Casey 38 d Pakenham 10.

Q RUGBY UNION VRU

DEWAR SHIELD: Harlequins 29 d Melbourne 17, Box Hill 42 d Melbourne Uni 13, Endeavour Hills 36 d Souths 26, Moorabbin 25 d Footscray 24, P2 Melbourne 32 d Harlequins 21, Box Hill 43 d Melbourne Uni 31, Endeavour Hills 27 drew Souths 27, Moorabbin 39 d Footscray 19, P3 Melbourne 23 d Harlequins 5, Box Hill 45 d Melbourne Uni 41, Endeavour Hills 49 d Souths 5, Moorabbin 25 d Footscray 22, Melbourne Uni 17 d Moorabbin 10, Harlequins Maroon 38 d Harlequin Blue 25, P4 Melbourne 51 d Harlequins 13, Power House 55 d Melbourne Uni 6.

Q CRICKET MID YEAR CA - RD 2

Inner North West: Seabrook BC 8-112 d by United T Tarneit 8-234, County West 223 d East Keilor 9-104, Gladstone Park 2 9-122 d by United Tarneit T C 8-123, Melbourne Eagles 7-106 d Moonee Valley 8-105. North West: Eynesbury Eagles 4-206 d Gladstone Park 1 9-198, Gowanbrae 193 d by Western Lions 7-195, Melbourne Super Blues 2-140 d Melton Centrals 9-135, RMIT 2 8-260 d St Albans 9-148, Sunshine 199 d County West 166. North: Melbourne Lankans A 8-213 d Bellfield Bulls 148, North Brunswick-Rosebank 9-105 d by Northern Lions A 4-108, Heidelberg 126 d by Craigieburn A 168, La Trobe University 5-260 d Dennis 0-170. North Sec 2: Craigieburn 5-165 d by Northern Riders 8-166, La Trobe University B 249 d Melbourne Lankans 7-226, Northern Lions 5-71 d La Trobe University 69.

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Taekwondo kid gets international exposure When Xavier Nikolovski and his parents were looking for a sport for him four years ago, he discovered taekwondo and quickly fell in love with it. He’s shown a natural ability for the martial art and the 10-year-old has already won several titles in Victoria and interstate. Now he gets the chance to represent Australia at the 2016 Korean Taekwondo Open in Gyeongju. His father, Archie, says Xavier has worked hard at the sport. Xavier had successes last year at the Victorian Winter Open championships and the Victorian Moomba Open and was a medallist at both the Victorian and Australian championships. “We moved to Gisborne four to five years ago and we were looking for a sport for Xavier,” Archie said. “He’s become really good, really quickly … within two and half years of starting he was winning state and Australian titles, and he’s done a lot of training and a lot of travelling to get there.”

Xavier started taekwondo in Gisborne before moving to Martial Fitness Australia (Taekwondo Academy) in Point Cook under Allan Malachowski. Late last year, he won his black belt. Xavier says he’s very excited about the trip to South Korea. “I’m not expecting much … it’ll be pretty hard,” he said. “I enjoy it and fighting is my favourite thing.” He said his next aim was the world cadet championships in a couple of years, with the long-term aim of making the Olympics. Archie says the trip to South Korea is the next step in his son’s progress. Xavier has been well supported in making the trip, with the Gisborne branch of real estate agent RT Edgar coming on board as a sponsor and New Gisborne Primary School also being very supportive. “He’s done everything he can in Australia and we want to get him international exposure,” Archie said. “They take some talented young kids who are nine, 10 and 11 and prepare them

for the world cadets, which is the 12-14 age group. “If they have a few international trips behind them, they’ll know what to expect as they fight differently overseas. “We’ll target cadets in the next couple of years, before juniors.” While overseas, the young Australian team will have an intense training camp before competing in the Korean Open. “We’re not expecting much, result wise,” Archie said. “He’s at least a year younger than most of the competitors, and they are allowed to kick to the head. “We don’t have that in Australia.” Tara Murray

Xavier Nikolovski is a taekwondo natural. (Damjan Janevski)

Sharks in for the kill By Tara Murray Riddell and Rupertswood were both below full strength for their Riddell District Netball League match on Saturday yet still provided interesting insights into the two teams. Both sides lost players to Victorian Netball League matches on Saturday. The Bombers were hit harder with player unavailability, with Danielle Wilson, Bec Colwell, Lauren and Ellen Close, and Sarah King all missing. The Sharks were without Alex Maher and Sid Moore, while Stacey Northey is still recovering from a knee injury. Ailish McCormack, Sara Febbo and Tess Abbott took to the court for the Sharks but were restricted to playing only half a game each. The Sharks proved the stronger team on the day, getting out to an early lead and holding on for the 50-38 win. Sharks coach Di McCormack said it was good to get a win over their “arch-rival” any time they could. “We were lucky enough to have a lot of girls who we could put on sparingly,” McCormack said. “Riddell are always a top unit to come up against; they’re our arch-rival. We knew they were going to bring their best game no matter who they had on court. “We started with our strongest team … we took a great lead but it dwindled. “There’s times as a team, even with our senior players, when they don’t concentrate. It’s something we’ll work on over the coming weeks. “We did enough in the second half and it was good to get the win, but it wasn’t a true indication of where we or Riddell are at.” McCormack said she was impressed with how players stepped up when given the chance. They are likely to get more opportunities during the season with more VNL games scheduled for weekends. “I was pleased with our B-grade girls and how they stepped up,” the coach added. “Monique Nagle played with Amy Starzer (who scored 31 goals) in goals and they don’t normally play together. “I was happy to see Eloise Freeman get on the court and Jaz [Jasmine Hooper] has never played with the girls before and came on in a position she doesn’t normally play. “I was rapt for Jess Dominko to play centre. We’re trying to take her from the defensive end and teach her other areas of the court.” Elsewhere, Diggers Rest was too good for Broadford, Macedon smashed Woodend-Hesket, Romsey beat Lancefield, and Melton Centrals won a thriller against Sunbury Kangaroos. 38 SUNBURY & MACEDON RANGES STAR WEEKLY \ MAY 10, 2016

United holds up through tough draw After enduring some bad luck in recent weeks, Sunbury United has been buoyed by securing its second win of the FFV state league 2 north-west season. A double to Harry Thompson was enough to secure a 2-1 win against Hume United on Saturday. Speaking before the match, coach Rob Pianalto said his side had started the season with a tough run of matches. “It’s been very tough and we’ve been a little unlucky,” he said. “We’ve played a lot of the better teams to start the season and it’s shown that at this stage we’re not in the elite bracket.” Despite having just two wins, Pianalto has been impressed with some of what he has seen and says getting a couple of wins on the board will help confidence. Sunbury struggled in the past two years in state league 1 north-west before being relegated for this season. “When you’re losing games, the mentality is to go into your shell,” Pianalto said. “We are working hard … what we need is some quality attacking and making the most of our opportunities. The morale is good.” Pianalto said that while an even spread of players was performing each week, the club wanted to add a few more during the transfer window. “No one has really stood out,” Pianalto said. “It’s been pretty even … we would like to see someone take the game by the scruff of the neck.” The coach acknowledged recruitment challenges. “Players find it hard to come to Sunbury as they think it’s too far away. Clubs closer to the city are after those same sort of players.” Saturday’s win moves Sunbury ahead of Hume United on goal difference. Pianalto says the next few weeks will give the side an indication of where it sits. In state league 5 west, Gisborne and Laverton Park played out a 1-1 draw. Shane Light was the goal scorer for Gisborne. Kyneton District suffered a 3-2 loss to North Melbourne Athletic.

Rupertswood’s Eloise Freeman and Riddell’s Kira Baldwin both stepped up to A-grade at the weekend. (Shawn Smits)

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MOTOR Mazda bumps off Corolla’s crown

MAZDA BT-50

but are comfortable, with good back support – important if you spend much of your working week behind the wheel. The rear seats in the freestyle cab are rudimentary, and you wouldn’t want to sit in them for a long drive. They feel like a park

bench and have minimal leg room … okay for apprentices, but forget about taking the family to Kakadu. Of course, the BT-50 does come with a dual cab version that’s one of the roomiest in its class, but this is another story.

The rear seat cushions lift up to give extra storage. I must admit I had the car a few days before realising they were accessible via small rearward opening doors – the fact I didn’t notice them says a lot about the design and build quality. There are plenty of features for a work vehicle, despite a concerted effort to keep the cost down. There’s a touch screen, with the usual phone and entertainment options, a trip computer, and you can install urban and off-road satnav, which is included in the top-spec XTR. The screen doesn’t display the reverse camera image; this shows up in the mirror. I like this concept, but the image is pretty small. The side mirrors, however, are huge. I remember my driving instructor telling me to live in my mirrors – you could almost take him literally with these … they’re excellent. The off-road driving was fun. There’s plenty of clearance and you can be helped in particularly rough terrain with hill-descent control and hill-start assist. On-road safety features include an emergency stop signal (to help avoid rear-ending someone) and trailer sway control, not that you’d often need a trailer – the rear cargo area is huge and will carry around 1400 kilograms. The BT-50 ticks all the boxes, with the added benefit of being cheaper than its Toyota Hilux. Prices for the 4x4 freestyle cab start at $40,990 drive away, while the XTR will set you back $47,990. By comparison, the base model Hilux 4x4 extra cab will cost you $49,246 to drive home, with the model up commensurately more.

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There’s myriad 4x4 utes on the Australian market. To the uninitiated they all look the same but for a badge, and they all do their job reasonably well … however, what sets them apart is reputation and brand loyalty. It’s the latter that probably hasn’t been too kind to Mazda’s stake in the market. While Mazda has achieved the unthinkable in knocking the Toyota Corolla off its perch with the Mazda 3, you can’t see its big-rugged BT-50 ute doing the same to Toyota’s all-conquering Hilux. That’s not to say the BT-50 isn’t as good. While it’s a big chunky ute with a diesel engine, it’s actually quite refined in terms of interior styling, ride and comfort. The suspension is a little springy, as you’d expect for a true 4WD, but the handling is smooth, and the 3.2-litre five-cylinder (yes, five) turbo diesel gives it plenty of grunt – it’s surprisingly nimble from a standing start. The automatic transmission in the XTR model I test-drove was excellent, and made off-road driving a lot easier. It’s also pretty fuel efficient, giving you around 10 litres/100kms combined driving (a bit less or more depending on payload), which is great going for a two-tonne ute. The interior finish manages to balance blue-collar ruggedness with the quality you’ll find in Mazda passenger cars. It feels like an SUV, but you won’t feel compelled to take your work boots off before climbing in. The front seats only have basic adjustments,

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