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More than 30,000 revellers enjoyed the best of Sunbury music and entertainment at the annual SunFest at the weekend. A talent show, live music, stalls, a carnival, a street parade and dance raves under the stars were among the highlights of the free, three-day festival, which began life in the wake of the Sunbury rock festivals of the 1970s. It has grown from an event planned around kitchen tables and centred on small community halls to become one of the nation’s biggest volunteer-run festivals. First-time committee member Kate Topp said this year’s program was full of fun and the event went off without a hitch. Talent shows on Friday night showcased musicians from all over the area and a SunFest Under the Stars concert and fireworks on Saturday wowed the crowds. Festival-goers also made the most of Sunday’s health expo and walk and fun runs. Esther Lauaki
Sex crimes on the rise By Esther Lauaki Sexual offences and breaches of court orders were big drivers behind a recent crime spike across the Macedon Ranges. New Crime Statistics Agency data released last week showed 2744 offences had been recorded in the year to December 31, up from 2268 the previous year. Overall, crime in the Ranges rose 21 per cent from 15.8 per cent the year before. The rise in local crime was more than the statewide increase of 10.2 per cent. Sexual offences more than doubled in the Ranges, from 48 to 104, as did public nuisance offences, up from 16 to 40 (a 150 per cent rise).
Breaches of court orders were another problem area, climbing from 268 to 500 (an increase of 86 per cent) while arson rose from 27 to 43 offences. Procedures heard in court also rose, from 43 to 78 (81.4 per cent), while there were 172 drug use and possession offences detected in the Macedon Ranges, up 22 per cent. However, there was a significant drop in deception offences, such as shonky door-to-door sales, down from 175 to 91. Deputy Commissioner Andrew Crisp credited the drop to “back to basics” policing that has resulted in more arrests and earlier detection of criminal activities. The new data showed the number of arrests
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statewide climbed to a high of 15 per cent. “It’s about targeting those high-risk recidivist offenders,” Deputy Commissioner Crisp said. “It’s really paying dividends at the moment. “Our members have never worked harder. “Victoria Police never has been, and never will be, soft on crime.” In Sunbury, drug dealing and trafficking, along with breaches of court orders, were behind that town’s slight increase in crime. The crime agency figures show an increase in offences from 2991 to 3056, up 2.3 per cent in the past year. There were 39 drug offences recorded, up 34.5 per cent, while justice procedure offences, including breach of court orders, were up from
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370 to 489 over the same period (a 32.2 per cent jump). Deception-related offences dropped 30 per cent, down from 198 to 137. Crime across Hume rose 14.3 per cent overall. Notably, the city recorded the most homicides and violence-related offences of all Melbourne municipalities. There were 17 homicides and related offences – including murder, manslaughter and culpable driving – committed in Hume last year. This included a 44-year-old woman found dead on a Sunbury nature strip in April. A woman, 53, was charged with murder after what was alleged to be a parking dispute. Details: www.crimestatistics.vic.gov.au
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TAC funds put rider safety in the spotlight New protective roadside barriers and line markings, better signage and smoother surfaces are among upgrades due to make roads safer for motorcyclists in the Macedon Ranges. About $1 million will be spent on the upgrades, funded by the Transport Accident Commission’s motorcycle safety levy program, along the Lancefield-Woodend Road, Mount Macedon Road and Mount Macedon-Hanging Rock Road, where accident rates are high. Figures show that 27 people have been seriously injured on these roads and there have been two fatalities since January 2011.
Macedon MP Mary-Anne Thomas, who made the funding announcement last week, said the upgrades aim to keep motorcyclists and other road users safe from run-off the road accidents as well as head-on collisions. “The Macedon Ranges are one of Victoria’s most popular motorcycle riding and touring areas, and these works will ensure locals and visitors can ride more safely,” Ms Thomas said. “We know motorcyclists are over-represented in serious and fatal crashes, which is why we’re identifying the routes riders use and improving them.”
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The safety measures will include improvements to a number of intersecting driveways and roads along the nominated routes. These will be resealed to prevent gravel spilling onto main roads and causing hazards. Rub rail protective safety barriers will be installed along roadside verges to further
reduce risks to motorcyclists, if they lose control. Macedon Ranges highway patrol unit’s Senior Constable Jamie Jordan said while the upgrades will help make roads safer, drivers and riders alike need to be vigilant. “We welcome anything that will help to improve the quality of our roads, but we would still urge road users to monitor their fatigue when on the road and look out for wildlife, for the safety of everyone.” Esther Lauaki
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By Esther Lauaki A group of artisans and tradespeople are lobbying to turn the soon-to-be vacated Kyneton Primary School into a specialist trades hub. An $11.5 million project to relocate the state primary school to a new Edgecombe Street site – next to Kyneton Secondary College and Our Land of the Rosary primary school – broke ground last month. The Baynton Street site is now up for tender and the organisers of the town’s popular annual Lost Trades Fair want first dibs. But Kyneton Primary School principal Alistair Rayner told Star Weekly the school’s current site would first be offered to government departments and Macedon Ranges council. Macedon Ranges mayor Jennifer Anderson said the council has no plans to tender for the land at this point. “We are keen to work with the community and state government to retain the land for community use,” Cr Anderson said. “It’s an important asset that should be retained as a community space. “I would like the government to ask the local community what they’d like to see happen in the future,” she said. “I’m sure there’s some brilliant ideas out there. “It’s centrally located and has plenty of space – there’s great potential for it to become a buzzing community hub for any number of activities.” Kyneton Lost Trades Fair organiser Lisa Rundell and her husband, Glen, a Windsor chair-maker, are leading the charge to have the old school buildings repurposed for a rare and forgotten trades centre, or CRAFT school, for short. The idea was pitched to the International Specialist Schools Institute last week in an effort to drum up more support. “There’s 14 classrooms there and we are, at the moment, running our workshops at full capacity, and have been for some time,” Ms Rundell said. “There is the opportunity here to have a
Kyneton artisans Glen and Lisa Rundell are lobbying for a lost trades hub. (Joe Mastroianni)
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“It wouldn’t be operational in a short time, nor generating tourism and profits for the community,” she said. The campaign rides on the back of the success of this month’s Lost Trades Fair, which drew nearly 20,000 visitors to Kyneton for a two-day event involving more than 100 speciality artisans from across Victoria and interstate.
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Speedsters and others drivers flouting the road rules copped the wrath of the law on Hume and Macedon Ranges roads during a recent police blitz. Operation Arid over the Labour Day long weekend stung 35 speeding motorists in the Ranges and 17 in Hume. The four-day operation ran from midnight on March 10 to midnight March 13. Five unregistered vehicles were picked up in the Macedon Ranges and three vehicles were impounded, while two drivers were found to be disqualified or suspended. Another two drivers disobeyed signals, two blew over the blood alcohol limit and two were nabbed without seatbelts on. Macedon Ranges highway patrol officer Senior Constable Jamie Jordan said road safety messages are not being heeded, despite police warnings. “People still don’t keep to the speed limits, or obey their licence conditions, and we’re still getting people with significantly high blood alcohol readings, even though we’ve had speeding and drink-driving campaigns going for years,” Senior Constable Jordan said. “If you think that you’re over the limit, don’t risk it,” he warned. “It will cost you $800 to $1200 before you even reach the courts, or worse, you could get seriously injured or killed, and endanger all the other drivers on the road.” He urged drivers to stay vigilant and safe by sticking to the road rules. In Hume, 25 drivers disobeyed signs, 17 were caught driving unregistered vehicles, four were already disqualified or suspended from driving, seven were unlicensed and three were caught for using mobile phones.
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Motoring enthusiasts are getting revved up to raise money for the Royal Children’s Hospital Good Friday Appeal. More than 300 cars are expected at this year’s Kruze 4 Kids car show and family day at Langama Park in Sunbury on April 14. Sunbury resident Brad Radclyffe has been staging the annual Kruze 4 Kids for the past seven years and is passionate about giving back to the hospital where he spent a lot of time as a child with diabetes. Mr Radclyffe has lost most of his eyesight as a result of the diabetes and says he doesn’t want other kids to go down the same path. “When I was first diagnosed, I was told that I couldn’t do this and I couldn’t do that, but I went on to achieve my black belt in martial
arts and I also drive race cars,” he said. “The Kruze 4 Kids event is my way of helping future generations achieve their dreams as well.” He hopes that the event will raise more than $10,000. Kruze 4 Kids will include an auction, raffles, live music, face-painting, an animal farm, jumping castles, market stalls, bikes, trucks and exotic cars. Mr Radclyffe thanked Fuso Trucks for donating merchandise for the auction. Fundraising efforts are already under way across the country for the appeal, which will be held on Friday, April 14. Donate online at www.kruze4kids.com. Esther Lauaki
Macedon Ranges Health has been given $5000 by the Freemasons Public Charitable Foundation to buy equipment to help residents of Gisborne Oaks residential aged care centre. Chief executive Don Tidbury said the foundation has also donated a new podiatry chair.
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By Esther Lauaki A Sunbury trader had to chase vandals down O’Shanassy Street’s main shopping strip to stop them from kicking holes in a wall adorned with community art. Last week’s vandalism was the latest in a string of attacks on the temporary safety wall, towards the Brook Street end of O’Shanassy Street west, which was erected in front of a vacant lot by Hume council. The wall is being transformed into a temporary street art project to brighten up the popular shopping precinct.
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The Best Burger Bar owner Richard Hainsworth said he chased away some “kids” he saw kicking holes in the wall after 8pm one night. “The council has spent money to put this temporary wall up and artists have taken the time to come and paint it,” Mr Hainsworth said. “And here are these kids being stupid and wrecking it. “Their parents would be very disappointed and I want to see these silly acts stop.” One of the artists involved, Helen Cannon, has been commissioned by the council to depict Sunbury’s past, present and future. She says the wall has been attacked about four times since she began working on it three weeks ago. “It’s been frustrating because it takes a long time to paint and just a few seconds to wreck it all,” Cannon said. “A third of the wall is complete, and thankfully the parts I’ve painted
Artist Helen Cannon and Richard Hainsworth beside the damaged safety wall. (Joe Mastroianni)
haven’t been touched, but it means that I’ve had to change my plans a bit.” Erin Callejan, of nearby Sunbury Community Health, has called on the public to look out for vandals. “It would be a real shame if, once the mural is completed, it is once again damaged,” she said.
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“Hearteningly, other recent displays of public art, including the painted bollards and alleyway posters, and projects, including the raised vegetable gardens, have been loved by the community and untouched by vandals.” Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000
More book-lovers than ever will be able to enjoy the new-look Gisborne Library when it’s completed by the end of this year. Works on the upgrade, valued at almost $500,000, began this month and will include an expansion of the main library floor plan, new carpet, installation of portable charging stations for mobiles and laptops and bay windows. The state government pledged last week to pitch in $364,000 under the Living Libraries infrastructure program while the Macedon Ranges council will contribute $108,000, in addition to $13,500 from the Goldfields Library corporation. Mayor Jennifer Anderson says the upgrade will help to meet the growing community’s needs. “We are so pleased to partner with the government to fund this major upgrade to improve the building for all users,” Cr Anderson said. “A new courtyard at the rear of the building will increase the library’s capacity to host events.” Works will be staged to minimise disruption to library users. According to state-run website Know Your Council, residents in Macedon Ranges are frequent library users, borrowing books at a higher rate than the statewide average. Macedon MP Mary-Anne Thomas says that the funding will ensure the Gisborne Library remained “at the heart of our community”. Esther Lauaki
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Big switch for Macedon Cats The Macedon Football Netball Club will soon be able to train and play after dark, thanks to new lighting at its home grounds. Lighting for the netball and tennis courts, and brighter lighting for the football oval at Tony Clarke Reserve, will be installed as part of a $100,000 upgrade announced last week. State Sport Minister John Eren said the investment was overdue and would enable netball and tennis to be played at night and club and community events to be held at the precinct. “We’re giving the mighty Macedon Cats the room to grow and get more locals on the court and oval when they want, day or night,” Mr Eren said. “Footy and netball clubs are the heart and soul of regional communities – that’s why we’re supporting local clubs and building the facilities they deserve.” Club spokesman Aaron McLean said the Cats’ netball teams presently had to train in Woodend because there were no lights at their home courts. “Hopefully, this project will bring those trainings and games back home,” Mr McLean said. He said grassroots football and netball competitions were booming in the region. “Projects like this one will give more people the opportunity to join their local club and play the sport they love,” he said.
Kathy Lakey (second from left), with artifact conservators Duncan and Tine Rolley, and Tony Lakey (Romsey Mechanics Institute). (Shawn Smits)
Veterans rolls honoured By Esther Lauaki The names of World War 1 veterans from the Macedon Ranges will take pride of place in Romsey Mechanics Institute’s main hall, once its honour rolls have been carefully restored. The hall’s two commemorative boards used to hang in the institute’s foyer and feature hand-painted and handwritten names of soldiers from the Lancefield, Heskett and Romsey districts who served from 1914 to 1919. Romsey Mechanics Institute secretary Kathy Lakey said the honour rolls are very important
to the history of the Romsey area and the Ranges. “Our honour rolls feature family names of people from all over the district, which makes it even more special,” Ms Lakey said. “Layer by layer, they are being restored and stripped back to the original … then remounted very carefully. “It’s very important that we bring the rolls back to their former glory … it’s essential to keep this piece of tradition alive for the future.” A state government grant of about $4000 has paid for the rolls’ restoration as part of
a program to update township-based war memorials, honour rolls and avenues of honour. Macedon MP Mary-Anne Thomas said the grants, which range up to $20,000, commemorate the service of local veterans. “There is a proud wartime legacy in Romsey, which means so much to the community. This is our way of honouring our brave local servicemen and women,” Ms Thomas said. “Avenues of honour, war memorials and honour rolls are a gentle reminder of the sacrifice and service of all our veterans.” Details: www.veterans.vic.gov.au/grants
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Modern design ‘out of character’ By Esther Lauaki The developer of a Woodend property who proposed building two modern dwellings in the town’s historic creekside precinct has been sent back to the drawing board. A permit to build the dwellings on High Street, between heritage buildings Islay House and Beth Shan, was originally granted at Macedon Ranges council’s February meeting. But at a special council meeting this month, Cr Mandi Mees successfully had the decision overturned, and councillors then voted to
refuse the permit, asking for the dwellings’ design to be revised. Cr Mees said more design work was needed to ensure the new dwellings blended with the historic character of the area. The permit applicant, David Moore, agreed to work closely with council officers to revise his designs. Neighbouring resident David Greentree, who is restoring another property further along High Street, had objected to the original proposal, saying its design did not fit with existing neighbourhood character. “The proposed dwelling on the front block is
of a style totally alien to the historic precinct that it’s situated in,” Mr Greentree said at the February meeting. “It’s a very public location on High Street, and it’s next to two of the most famous historic houses in Woodend, Beth Shan and Islay House … [there’s] almost no attempt to blend in with the neighbourhood character. “When you look at what is surrounding it … the proposed design has made an effort to build the exact opposite of its neighbours. “Islay House is a lovely two-storey Georgian with white rendered finish and hip roof, Beth
Shan, a one-storey cottage, weatherboard and again a hip roof, and on the other side of the cottage is a 1950s cottage. “In between these, the proposed dwelling would have a low pitch roof made of corten steel, which is designed to rust, and it’s to be clad in untreated timber that will pale over time to a grey colour and look like it’s not well maintained.” Mr Greentree said he was pleased that the decision was overturned and that any revised designs should respond to the neighbourhood character of that part of town.
Classic homage to Ford Gisborne movers and shakers are getting ready for their annual GREAT Macedon Ranges classic car rally, which this year will pay homage to the mighty Australian-built Ford. A full field of more than 100 classic cars will embark on a 280-kilometre journey starting at the old Gisborne courthouse on April 1 and taking in views of the Ranges along the way. The oldest of the fleet, a 1928 Model A Ford, will be among 20 quintessential Aussie vehicles on the tour, which will pass through Gisborne South, Toolern Vale, Bullengarook, Macedon, Mount Macedon and then on to Woodend Farmers’ Market for morning tea. A second leg of the tour heads to Lancefield Park pony club and winds up at Paramore Farm in Carlsruhe later in the day. Tour organiser David Ellis says the event, now in its 14th year, draws about 220 entries annually – many from outside the region – as well as thousands of spectators.
“The tour is a fantastic day out for the community, run by a small committee of volunteers,” Mr Ellis says. “People can expect a relaxed event for everyone who enjoys motoring and cars. “About two-thirds of the entrants come from outside of the shire, which is a very positive thing … bringing people in and showcasing what the Macedon Ranges has to offer. “Participants also get to see a lot of the fantastic roads that we have around the region.” Mr Ellis says most of the funds raised go back into the Gisborne community. Gisborne Windarring Disability Support team members will help out with the “flag off” at 9am. Those who miss the tour on Saturday can see the car show at Gisborne’s John Aitken Reserve, 10am until noon, on Sunday, April 2. Details: www.macedonrangesgrandtour.com.au. Esther Lauaki
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MY PLACE Kyneton artist Daniel Butterworth hopes his depictions of depression will help those who live with it. He speaks with Esther Lauaki about his joint project with Kyneton District Health and Campaspe Family Practice. What’s your connection with the Macedon Ranges? My connection is that it is one of the most beautiful places around. I have lived here all my life. Growing up in Spring Hill, then to move to Malmsbury, to my current address in Kyneton. What inspires you most in your art work? Inspiration comes from connecting to the viewer. I want to create work that is powerful and meaningful. This doesn’t mean that I want the viewer to like all my work, just that they will need to give it time.
Tell me about your latest exhibition, When the Black Dog Bites? I asked locals: “What word do you use to describe your depression?”, and created a series of self portraits responding to the words submitted to me from some of those who suffer from depression. There are 20 works in the series and are all house acrylics on board. The seed was planted for this collection when I was thinking about people I knew who experienced depression, and the idea of the impact of mental health in the community prompted me to ask questions. What other hats do you wear? I am the arts teacher at Kyneton Primary School.
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How long have you been an artist? For as long as I remember. My father is a sculptor, and some of my fondest memories are going to the National Gallery of Victoria with my family.
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What’s your favourite place to spend time? When I was in my late teens, I spent a lot of time in and through the Wombat state forest … I always enjoy going back.
When I paint myself, they (the canvasses) are usually quite big. I think it may surprise some people that I am only 167cm tall.
The best thing about the Macedon Ranges is the people. Everyone is so supportive, and they have your back when you need it … the people, definitely.
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You don’t need real Kung Fu skills to join in the Kung Fu Panda PlayStation tournament at Sunbury Library on April 5, 2-4pm. ■ www.humelibraries.vic.gov.au
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Sunbury Veterans Tennis Club needs new members. Ex-pennant players and beginners alike are welcome. Come along Mondays, 9am until noon, at the Sunbury tennis complex. ■ Peter, 9744 7061
Cobaw survey
Join in the community wildlife survey in the Cobaw Ranges this month and next, and help Macedon Ranges council’s environment officers and local Landcare experts gather important data about native
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Come one, come all
Sunbury Gymnastic College will hold an open day at 12-14 Sussex Court on March 25. There will be two sessions, 11.30am-12.30pm and 1-2pm. All welcome.
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Make a stitch for all time
The Gisborne quilting and craft group meets at the Presbyterian church hall on the corner of Fisher and Goode streets every third Thursday each month. Quilting sessions run between 10.30am and 3pm. ■ Glenys, 0424 383 016
fauna of the region. A night walk to survey possums, gliders and night birds will be held on Saturday, March 25, 8.30-10pm. Participants are asked to meet at the corner of Ridge Road and Smiths Track at 8.30pm for this survey. ■ 5421 9660
Adopt a plant
Decorate a pot, plant a seedling, take it home and watch it grow – a fun workshop filled with stories and practical gardening advice will be held at Sunbury library on April 7 between 2.30pm and 4pm. ■ bit.ly/2m8AqsJ
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Quick scans take heat out of waiting I
t’s been almost a year since the new MRI service began at Lake Imaging Sunbury. Manager Chris Proctor says the community has already noticed the advantages of having the latest imaging technology on their doorstep. Mr Proctor is very pleased with the feedback received from patients about the new service, and the convenience of having MRI technology close to home.
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and radio waves to obtain highly detailed images. “Our caring medical professionals take the time to explain the examination to the patient beforehand, and then guide them through the scan,” Mr Proctor says. “It can take between 20 and 60 minutes to complete.” Lake Imaging is committed to providing
patients and medical practitioners in the Sunbury region with access to high quality medical imaging, along with short waiting times – same or next-day generally applies. There are no out-of-pocket costs for patients with claims covered by WorkCover or the TAC. “We also promise reliable and accurate reporting from our team of highly respected
radiologists, who are at our Sunbury clinic every day,” Mr Proctor says. “They take genuine pride in reliability and accuracy.” Lake Imaging, 17 Horne Street, Sunbury. Opens 8.30am-6pm Monday-Friday and 8am-noon Saturday. Inquiries: 9744 5344 or www.lakeimaging.com.au
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Autos tuned and squeaky clean T
he Garage Woodend is the Macedon Ranges’ largest independent European vehicle specialist. In just under three years, husband and wife team Adrian and Andrea Matthews have built a business famous in the area for its attention to detail, as well as impeccably maintained premises – so much so that customers routinely say “you could eat off the workshop floor, it’s so clean”. “It is neat,” Andrea says, “and that’s important to us. We want people to feel that we are just as fussy with our workshop as we are with their cars. We feel it’s a good reflection of our attention to detail and quality service,” she adds.
We want our customers to go away confident that they have been given a fair assessment of their vehicle and haven’t been oversold work that isn’t required Andrea worked in Holden’s head office in the CBD before the team opened The Garage Woodend. “I’m also a car journalist so can now answer almost any question my customers throw at me,” she says with a laugh. Due to the technology-driven nature of many European cars, The Garage Woodend is developing a reputation for electrical diagnosis and repair. “As our reputation grows, we’re seeing more business come to us from outside
the region,” Andrea says. “Repair costs on some vehicles can be expensive, too, so we always make sure to find the best parts at the right price for customers so they’re not paying more than they need to. “We provide up-front service quotes on request. “All vehicle services include a full safety check and any issues that are found are reported back to the customers with a recommendation of whether we need to fix the issue there and then, or monitor for repair at next service. “We want our customers to go away confident that they have been given a fair assessment of their vehicle and haven’t been oversold work that isn’t required.” The Garage Woodend. Unit 1, 15 Bowen Street, Woodend. Inquiries: 5427 1060, info@the-garage.biz or visit www.the-garage.biz
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Inspired to take on family violence M
ore than one out of every 100 women in Melton has experienced family violence against them, with reported incidents on the rise since 2007. Djerriwarrh Health Services chief executive Andrew Freeman says that in response to these frightening statistics, the organisation is committed to promoting gender equality and implementing measures to make a real and practical difference in people’s lives.
The messages help to challenge attitudes towards violence against women, as well as rigid gender norms “Djerriwarrh Health Services health promotion team has been at the forefront in leading community response to this most serious of issues,” Mr Freeman says. “Two years ago, we partnered with Melton City Council to help establish the first-ever Melton Women Making It Happen social marketing campaign. “This created awareness of the positive contributions women are making in the community. The campaign, launched in the lead-up to 2015 International Women’s Day, celebrated women’s leadership and independence. “It honoured and profiled 12 Melton women in a poster series, with the campaign getting such a big response that a permanent Women Making It Happen group now exists.
“It has the express purpose of raising ongoing awareness of what too many of the Melton region’s women and children are facing.” Djerriwarrh Health Services has helped the group identify and establish community-based projects such as the Clothesline Project and Walk With Her. Designed originally as a way of supporting women and children who have experienced violence, the Clothesline Project invites the community to create messages and images of support on T-shirts. “The messages help to challenge attitudes towards violence against women, as well as rigid gender norms and stereotypes,” Mr Freeman says. Held for the first time last year, Walk With Her is a community walk designed to highlight the scourge of violence against women and children. “This year, the walk – held at Hannah Watts Park in Melton – attracted walkers of all ages keen to show their solidarity and to demand that the violence stop,” Mr Freeman says. He acknowledges the opportunity Djerriwarrh Health Services has had to actively engage with survivors of domestic violence. “We learn from these brave women and children and constantly aim to inspire community action to tackle this grave societal issue.” Djerriwarrh Health Services, 29-35 Grant Street, Bacchus Marsh. Inquiries: 5367 2000 or www.djhs.org.au
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Red Rock ready to step into secondary T
he 2017 year 6 cohort at Red Rock Christian College has a different outlook to last year’s graduates. The sixth graders will have their traditional graduation dinner, but this year it is likely there will be more smiles than tears. Next year, many will be staying on at the school, with year 7 starting up for the first time, and principal Karen McCoy is delighted. “We see this as a significant and necessary step in achieving our vision of preparing students to influence their world. “We know in the primary years foundations are laid – for building a life of learning, for maintaining right thinking and for developing character,” Ms McCoy says. “A child’s experiences and environment
in the early years are highly influential in how they see themselves and others. We focus on developing a healthy identity, resilience of character and an ability to interact positively with peers and teachers. “We want the primary years to prepare our students with a strong, healthy springboard into their teens and adult years.” Ms McCoy says the secondary years at Red Rock Christian College will be a place to build on these foundations. “We will coach and walk alongside our teens as they become independent in their thinking, and explore and form opinions about the world and their place in it. “As a Christian school,” she continues, “We help our students understand God’s
loving view of the world and its people, and to recognise the unique ways in which they can bring life, justice and hope to the world.
We will coach and walk alongside our teens… as they form opinions about the world and their place… “The secondary years will be about equipping our young people with skills, strategies and understandings that will enable them to choose the best pathway.” The college’s primary school goals are
formed from the Australian curriculum, based on a Understanding by Design framework. “This learning program promotes a growth mindset and extends those who are ready,” Ms McCoy says. Music is integral, and the college has a band and choir, with assembly performances and an annual Night of Music. Japanese language, art and sport are also important aspects for students’ growth. Enrol for Year 7 and Year 8 2018 by May 31. Red Rock Christian College, 340 Settlement Road, Sunbury. Inquiries: 9740 5400 or visit www.redrock.vic.edu.au
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Blind Ambition makes shade grade roman blinds, venetians, and roller, panel and vertical blinds, as well as drapes, sheer curtains, pelmets, swags and tails and cushions – and they manufacture most of the goods in their Melton factory. Customers can visit the Melton showroom, showcasing a variety of products available through the business, or Instagram-savvy people can view Blind Ambition’s latest work at www.instagram.com/blindambitionmelton. “Owner-builders have so many considerations, they often overlook window furnishings and it is a rush to select products at the end of a very long process,” Kate explains.
we encourage clients to bring in their house plans... “Our tried-and-trusted process takes the stress out of it and because we are a small business, we love being able to offer a personalised service and advice to customers. “Word-of-mouth referrals are always coming in and it is nice to know they are happy to come back for future projects.” And Kate has a special offer readers; “Mention that you saw us in Star Weekly and we will email you a $100 voucher to use toward the purchase of your new window furnishings.” Blind Ambition, Factory 3/2 Norton Drive, Melton. Opens 9am-5pm Monday-Friday and Saturdays by appointment. Inquiries: 9743 3044 or www.blindambition.com.au
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ate Gray loves how curtains and blinds transform spaces. Using her eye for style and detail, Kate, along with her husband Tim, has carved out a niche helping home-owners update their homes from their retail space in Melton, Blind Ambition. “We love helping people select their new window furnishings – it makes such a difference. “I’ve seen it time and time again. It makes a room feel ‘finished’ and often turns a house into a home.” Kate grew up surrounded by the “curtain business”. “My husband came to me with the idea of us getting into the family trade. It made complete sense so we went for it and haven’t looked back.” The experienced team at Blind Ambition manufacture most of the curtains at the Melton factory. Kate explains that, although their focus will always be on retail and updating locals’ favourite spaces, they have started working with mums and dads about to build their dream home. “Which is really fun for me” she says. “It’s fun to get excited with them as they prepare to build their dream.” “We offer a free measure and quote, and we encourage clients to bring in their house plans and we’ll quote from them. It’s great for budgeting and is so much easier. “We set an installation date and have everything ready as soon as the property is finished, so all of the window dressings are installed before the owners move in.” Specialising in blinds and soft furnishings, Blind Ambition creates plantation shutters,
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TOOLERN VALE 97 Burns Lane, 3337 Gisborne Real Estate - Macedon Ranges Real Estate: 5428 8895 Private sale
BULLENGAROOK 42 White Road, 3437 Price: $1.65 million
LJ Whorlow First National: 9740 9000
Price: Contact agent
Auction: March 26 at 1pm
Taking in spectacular vistas of Melbourne’s skyline and beyond to the bay, this property of about 40 hectares has 16 hectares of cleared land, the balance is recreational bushland with great, all-weather access roads, abundant wildlife and native orchids and wildflowers. Pristine organic pastures, 40 kilolitres of tank water, huge hayshed, stockyards, cattle crush, loose box and more support farm life. The house of about 40 square has four bedrooms, two bathrooms, a carpeted lounge-dining room and an inviting family-meals and kitchen. A Homestead Furphy cast-iron cooker, modern cooking appliances, Bosch dishwasher and Tassie oak cabinetry are the main kitchen features. Wood heating, split-systems, double carport and garage/workshop, 26 solar panels, a huge alfresco area, a huge four-bedroom shed conversion are other highlights.
If paring life back to the simplicity of a small-footprint western red cedar cottage in leafy nature sounds good, this place on about 8.1 hectares – with great shedding and varying sized paddocks – is for you. Horses are at home here now, but other critters could enjoy life here. A four-bay machinery shed with a workshop, plus water tanks, are in support. The comfy-cosy house has a dining room with wood heater under a pitched, timber-lined ceiling; this room abuts the spacious kitchen, which has abundant storage and upright electric cooker. A carpeted lounge room is the spot for movies. The two good-sized, grey-carpeted bedrooms share a bright bathroom. There’s a double carport. Melbourne Airport is just 40 minutes’ away.
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LANCEFIELD 12 Bennett Close, 3435
Kennedy & Hunt: 5428 2544
Chess Property Consultants: 5429 5544
Price: Contact agent
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Price: $419,000
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Framed by 130 year old Redwoods, the house of the same name stands on a beautiful property of about 6265 square metres, with the train station 10 minutes away, three to the primary school, and Melbourne Airport about 40. Redwoods is a rendered double-brick residence encircled by greenery. Elegant and contemporary, the house has five bedrooms, three fitted and one suitable as a parents’ retreat. The main bedroom, with plantation shutters (these appear elsewhere), has a dual-basin en suite with a wall of robes and separate toilet/shower room. There’s also an open study. The family-meals area (wood heater) and a games room access a wraparound verandah, while the spacious kitchen has a big butler’s pantry and all mod-cons. Slab heating, a detached three-room cottage, a great American-style barn with mezzanine, and a double garage/workshop are inclusions.
On about 2000 square metres, this ranch-style house couples with a one-bedroom bungalow with living area and bathroom and has plenty of potential. The four good-sized bedrooms, each with built-in wardrobes, share two bathrooms. The entry foyer has a bookcase, the other side of which becomes a buffet/bar in a long family-meals area with wood heater and air-conditioner. The kitchen has plenty of timber cupboards, leadlight overheads, upright gas cooker and a stainless-steel dishwasher. The property, with verandahs front and back, a double carport and a garden shed, will suit an extended family or home business. The primary school is a three-minute bike trip away and shops are close.
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COIMADAI 5 Bennetts Lane, 3340 Brad Teal Gisborne: 5428 2800
Price: Contact agent
Beautifully designed by the owner, this spectacular abode is oriented on the gently sloped land of about 0.5 hectares to maximise unimpeded rural vistas towards Lake Merrimu, the Macedon Ranges and city lights. The contemporary-luxe vibe of the home’s interior is a wonderful counterpoint to the stripped-back look of outdoors, where plants hug the house but the rest of the land lets the views take the starring role. The interior palette of white and black, with strong punches of red threaded through, is masterfully used and lovely floorboards anchor every room. The
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abundance of glass – double-glazed – comes with indoor/outdoor automated blinds. And there’s excellence and attention to detail at every turn. One of the home’s stop-in-the-tracks moments, among many, is the bank of windows stretching along the living hub like a gallery of nature paintings. A picture window in the kitchen is a particular boxseat. In this hub, there’s a gas log fire set into a designer pilaster, plus glam lightfittings and sophisticated wallpaper flourishes. The kitchen is suitably gorgeous, with butler’s pantry and the full suite of Miele
appliances. It has a door to the side deck, while the storage-rich laundry is too slick for words. Two more large living rooms are a separate theatre space, and a rumpus room with a glass slider to a large spa on one of the decks. Each of five fitted bedrooms has a stylish en suite. The one accompanying the huge main bedroom (note the Cocoon stainless-steel fireplace) is simply sumptuous – an ovoid tub under a gorgeous ball-pendant, dual basins and designer tiling; views from the tub cap it off. Vast elevated decking out back partially
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rims a glass-fenced solar-heated salt lap pool (with infinity edge). The decking expands out and beneath a classy alfresco area with timber-lined ceiling, fan and stacked-stone support pillars. This is definitely the spot for a crisp white as an easterly orientation comes into its own of a summer’s evening. There’s more – a three-room outbuilding, town and tank water, three-phase power and accommodation for at least five vehicles. Bacchus Marsh centre is 10 minutes away. Carole Levy
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N Saturday 8th April at 11.00am (Unless Sold Prior)
This is your chance to escape to the country and find that elusive peace and quiet that you’ve always wished for! The comfortable 1940's three bedroom home was renovated in the mid 1980’s and captures views in every direction from its elevated aspect sitting on approx. 310 acres of undulating land of which 90 acres approx. are cleared, just 11 minutes approx. to Gisborne township. You will love running your own herd of cattle and/or several horses on the well fenced cleared land which has 12 paddocks, 7 dams, hay shed, studio, workshop and cattle yards. If you're looking for a simple and charming rural acreage package within 60 minutes to Melbourne CBD or 40 minutes to the airport, this property offers a great opportunity to realise your aspirations for a country life.
Saturday 2.30-3.00pm | P R I C E $1,350,000 - $1,480,000 ys Nuttall 0438 383 221 | Helen Sankey 0438 563 519
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Historic “Pineridge” circa 1910, first time to be offered for public sale in 70 years. Only 400 metres from the heart of the township. Expertly renovated and extended offering quality throughout. Comprising 3 bedrooms – study /4th bedroom, 3 bathrooms, stately formal sitting room (OFP). North facing spacious open planned kitchen/dining and informal living with outlook over the private gardens. Adjoining the main home is a huge interconnected 10m x 10m garage & separate self-contained entertainment house. Includes a full kitchen, impressive open plan living, OFP and separate bathroom. North facing IG pool and entertaining area including a floodlit 14m x 9m basketball court. One large shed with powered workshop and benches with a carport. PHOTO IDENTIFICATION WILL BE REQUIRED AT OPEN FOR INSPECTIONS. Saturday 3.30-4.00pm | P R I C E $1,500,000 - $1,600,000 ys Nuttall 0438 383 221 | Helen Sankey 0438 563 519
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GISBORNE Real Estate MACEDON RANGES Real Estate FANTASTIC LOCATION
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Kennedy & Hunt:
Agent Contacts:
33 Brantome St, Gisborne,Victoria, 3437
Jason Kennedy: 0417 383 235 Kelly McCarthy: 0429 340 507 Andrew Luxmoore: 0423 488 796
Ph: (03) 5428 2544 Fax: (03) 5428 2816
Gisborne South 40 Couangalt Road
NEW LISTING
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‘Stanton’. Own a piece of Macedon Ranges History – on 42 acres (approx). Luxurious historic Gisborne South homestead (Circa 1910) on a magical 42 acres (approx), superbly located with easy access to freeway. Rich family history and stylish living are the hallmarks of this outstanding residence. Formal living and dining areas perfect for family gatherings, with sunroom and alfresco, offering outdoor living choices. The newly renovated kitchen is lavishly appointed, with quality appliances & butler’s pantry. Four bedrooms, with features such as hydronic heating, gas heating, open fireplaces, mudroom, striking 11ft ceilings, decorative cornices & delightful period touches. The magnificent home is surrounded by rolling lawns, tennis court, lovely meandering gardens and a 3 bedroom cottage perfect for extended family or guests. Double garage, excellent fencing, stock yard, stables, machinery sheds, shearing shed, 3 dams, excellent pasture and abundant feed for cattle, sheep or horses. Country living close to both town and city - only 20 mins to Airport and 35 mins to Melbourne CBD. This rare gem has to be seen to be believed...
Private Sale Details: Contact Agent
Viewing Times: By appointment.
Property Information:
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NEW LISTING
Woodend 103 Boundary Road
Private Sale
Gisborne 5/ 92 Hamilton Street
Private Sale
‘The Mill’ – 6.22 acres (approx.)
Nest or Invest & Location!!
‘The Mill’ has recently acquired a 4 bedroom home planning permit, with building envelope sited to take in Mt Macedon views. An immaculate parcel of land, with exceptional infrastructure, this property has been owned by the same family since 1949. Bordered by prestigious properties, sealed road frontages & well fenced. A beautiful part of the district, an opportunity like this is not likely to be duplicated.
Fabulous opportunity, opportunity in highly sought after location close to all of Gisborne’s facilities. Featuring two bedrooms each with built in robes, spacious & comfortable lounge with cosy fireplace with kitchen/meals area. Enjoy split system heating & cooling, bathroom, separate toilet & laundry with remote garage leading to your own private courtyard. Don’t miss this excellent offering!
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$340,000
AGENT ON SITE Saturday 12.30 - 1.00pm
Viewing Times: Saturday 2.00 - 2.30pm
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Property Information:
A2 B1 C1 www.kennedyandhunt.com.au
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Agent Contacts:
33 Brantome St, Gisborne,Victoria, 3437
Jason Kennedy: 0417 383 235 Kelly McCarthy: 0429 340 507 Andrew Luxmoore: 0423 488 796
Ph: (03) 5428 2544 Fax: (03) 5428 2816
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Gisborne 17 Coop Drive
Private Sale
Gisborne 50 Hamilton Street
For Lease
Distinctive Family Winner! Land 746m2 (approx).
For Lease - close to Gisborne CBD.
Spoil your family with this beautiful four bedroom home with 3 large living areas, gourmet kitchen, WIP, WIP Caesarstone bench tops and s/s s/ appliances. Entertain in the large meals/lounge/living areas & the outdoor undercover alfresco area. Master bed boasts ensuite & WIR, 3 bedrooms with BIR’s have convenient access to central bathroom, ducted heating, evaporative cooling & integrated double garage.
Three bedroom home, located in a Business Zone in central Gisborne. Previously used for professional offices, this property contains entrance hall, study, udy kitchen, bathroom udy, & large open plan back room. Front bedroom can be utilised as a reception, main bedroom as an office/meeting room & back living area can be used as an open plan/ communal work space. Available now.
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$1,739 pcm plus GST & outgoings. Bond $1,912.90.
Viewing Times: Saturday 10.30 - 11.00am
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Gisborne Lots 1-6, 49 Brooking Rd Private Sale Showcasing a delightful outlook to the Macedon Ranges This boutique development offers well priced allotments of varying sizes with easy access to all that Gisborne has to offer. Lot 1 - 1436 sqm (approx) Under Offer Lot 2 - 815 sqm (approx) Under Offer Lot 3 - 841 sqm (approx) $295,000 Lot 4 - 810 sqm (approx) $299,000 Lot 5 - 592 sqm (approx) $270,000 Lot 6 - 952 sqm (approx) Under Negotiation With easy access to shops, cafes, schools, transport and parklands, these lovely elevated lots offer the perfect place to build your dream home.
Private Sale Details: Contact Agent
Kennedy & Hunt Real Estate
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Feel at home. Gisborne 32 Hilltop Way
4 2 1 A Lasting First Impression Boasting charming street appeal and occupying a family friendly locale opposite leafy parklands, this four bedroom, two bathroom residence is set to impress. Comprising an expansive open plan living room and kitchen with fireplace, stainless steel appliances and walk in pantry, formal dining room, elevated timber deck and an undercover entertainment area. Desirable extras include remote garage with internal and rear access, ducted heating, powder room, water tanks and garden shed. Just minutes to Gisborne township, schools, train station and freeway.
Private Sale Open Sat 9.30-10.00am Price $520,000-$550,000 Contact Julie Gloster 0408 323 056 Craig Teal 0418 144 796 Office Gisborne 5428 2800
Woodend 1752 Mt Macedon Road
69 Hectares (Approx.) Of Magnificent Possibilities Brimming with opportunity, is this impressive 69 Hectares (approx.), abutting and with spectacular views of Mount Macedon. Suitable for a variety of uses - as a family homestead, grazing land or weekend retreat/getaway, the possibilities are endless. Situated on the edge of Woodend township, anchored on the popular Macedon Ranges tourist trail and close to Woodend train station, schools, Calder Freeway access and an easy commute to Melbourne Airport and CBD. A rare chance to secure a large acreage in such a perfect place.
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Saturday 8th April at 3.30pm Sat 1.30-2.00pm $1,500,000-$1,650,000 Stacey Weston 0401 451 335 Brad Teal 0411 753 230 Gisborne 5428 2800
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New Gisborne 159 Station Road
Toolern Vale 233A Gisborne-Melton Road
Auction This Saturday 4 2 2 Extensive Family Home- Great For Entertaining
3 1 6 Idyllic 3 acres with a Gisborne South Lifestyle
Boasting a stunning locale, this generously proportioned, four bedroom plus study, contemporary home offers dynamic entertaining. Comprising three generous living spaces, a modern covered alfresco, two bathrooms and premium extras, this beautiful residence enjoys handy proximity to freeway, train station, quality schools and vibrant Gisborne Township.
Idyllic land frames this classic three bedroom cottage with separate serviced guest quarters. Formal lounge, kitchen, sunroom, wraparound verandah. Includes water tanks, fully-fenced paddocks, multiple garaging, parking, powered/plumbed garage, shed, chook pen, dog runs & gazebo. Bordering Gisborne South and in close proximity to Gisborne township (8km), transport, wineries, schools, Calder freeway access.
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Saturday 25th March at 12.30pm Sat 12.00-12.30pm $740,000-$810,000 Julie Gloster 0408 323 056 Karen Muir 0401 752 523 Gisborne 5428 2800
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L.J. Whorlow
PERSONALITY, PRESENTATION & POSITION
Romsey, 1 Gott Court
FOR SALE $550,000 - $580,000
4 BED | 2 BATH | 2 CAR This quality ‘Ken Warburton’ home has been built to the highest of standards. Boasting high ceilings, hardwood skirting and architraves, ornate cornice and ceiling roses, polished hardwood floors, led-light feature windows and many more delicate details. The floor plan consist of four double bedrooms, all with built in robes, master with walk in robe and ensuite. There is a lovely, y light and bright meals area soaked with the morning sun, beautiful timber Kitchen with stainless steel y, appliances and a family room complete with a cosy wood fire. The family bathroom has a Victorian feel and is large enough to cater for a young and active family. Outdoors the property is meticulously maintained with a stunning display of perfumed roses, weeping Birches and formal hedges. There is ample offfff-street parking, double garage with remote roller door and side access to the huge backyard. Entertain in style and privacy on the beautifully paved bbq area. There are veggie patches, fruit trees, garden sheds and still plenty of room for a large shed or swimming pool for the kids.
PEACEFUL COUNTRY RETREAT
Bullengarook, 42 White Road
AUCTION 26TH MARCH @1PM
2 BED | 1 BATH | 2 CAR If you’re looking to escape the hustle and bustle of city life, then here is your very own peaceful country retreat. A cosy western red cedar cottage boasts cathedral ceilings, off f ers 2 large bedrooms, family bathroom, laundry and a generous kitchen with upright oven and cook top. Nestle up next to the wood fire in the family/ ff meals area, or sit back and watch a movie in the formal lounge either way it’s so easy to relax here. Outdoors there is ample shedding with a 4 bay machinery shed with workshop, water tanks and double carport. This approximate 20 acre property is divided in to varying sized paddocks and is currently supporting horses. An afffffordable acreage property within an easy 50min (60km) drive to Melbourne CBD, for work or leisure.
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FOR SALE $549,000 - $589,000
4 BED | 2 BATH | 3 CAR Generously proportioned with family in mind and truly ticking all of the boxes, this 4 bedroom family home is ideally located in Romsey Fields Estate. We W llproportioned living spaces that the family and home entertainer will love including formal lounge and fully equipped theatre room. A great sized open plan family, y y, meals and kitchen complete with WIPP, new 900mm oven and breakfast bar with easy external access to the alfresco and pergola for seamless indoor/outdoor living is absolute perfection. Stunning tree-lined views and an elevated position mean privacy and a feeling of space is assured. Extras include an assortment of heating and cooling options for year round comfort, solar,r,r alarm system, WIR and ensuite to a large well-appointed master bedroom, BIR’S, established gardens, double remote garage and as an added bonus side access to a great additional garage/workshop also with alarm and remote roller door. This property has everything you could wish for and more, an inspection is sure to delight!
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ROMSEY 28 Reynolds Grove
ROMSEY 30 Reynolds Grove
FOR SALE $175,000 - $185,000
FOR SALE $190,000 - $198,000
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RIDDELLS CREEK 7 Southbourne Road
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❙ 3 Large Bedrooms - master w. Ensuite ❙ Separate Bathroom ❙ 2 large Living Areas ❙ Formal and Informal Dining areas ❙ Commercial Grade Kitchen w. Butler's Pantry ❙ Double Garage with concrete floor & power ❙ Solar / Instant Gas Hot Water
❙ Here is a large block in a most desirable location! ❙ Level, surrounded by established, much loved homes ❙ All town services - Town gas, water, ter sewage & internet ter, ❙ Phone and a man-made road frontage - Call Chess for enquiries. ❙ Sealed Offers to be posted to Macedon Ranges Shire Council Office at PO Box 151, Kyneton 3444 ❙ Mark ‘Lot 1 Bowkett Close Romsey’ and by 5pm 12 January.
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$475,000
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❙ A peaceful rural lifestyle with north facing home ❙ Large main bedroom with full ensuite and WIR ❙ Two double bedrooms with BIRs and a Study ❙ Open plan kitchen/meals/family area & views to hills ❙ Very attractive family bathroom and Powder room ❙ Solid fuel heater and split system & Town water ❙ 4 Dog kennels -concrete runs & 20 ft x 40 x 12 ft workshop.
❙ 4 well fenced Paddocks ❙ Cattle Yards ❙ Ample water from both Dam and Bore ❙ 60 x 35 Colorbond Shed with power and concrete floor ❙ Extensive vegetable garden ❙ Orchard ❙ Zoned Rural Living
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“Once A Jolly Swagman…” 45 Acres 5 1 1
❙ 1.5 hours from Melbourne CBD ❙ Camp out under the stars in this perfect retreat ❙ Family sized caravan comes with property ❙ Billabongs ❙ Abundance of wildlife ❙ Enjoy a true Aussie Bush Block ❙ Your private tranquil piece of Baynton for that perfect weekend away
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BIRYANI NATION Address: 6 Lohse Street, Laverton Phone: 8597 3452 the pulao style – but it is a knockout. Gongura, I find out, is a leafy vegetable widely used in India – it’s basically sorrel. Here, as for saag/spinach dishes, it is used as a puree marinade cooking medium for the mutton, one piece of which crowns my rice pile and many others of which are buried within. Some of the mutton pieces are bone-free and wonderful. As many more are on the bone and rather tough – but I like it like that, getting fully into the hands-on swing that very much goes with this sort of territory. The big thing is the flavour – the gongura produces a zesty, citrus-like tang the likes of which I’ve never before experienced in Indian food. And I love it! So much so, that I use the raita only sparingly, and the gravy not at all, in order to enjoy the leafy puree all the more. For non-biryani fans, there’s plenty of scope for enjoyment elsewhere on the Biryani Nation menu – dosas, Indo-Chinese, thalis. Onion pakora ($4.95) is another beaut with its crunchy batter and curry leaves. 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 Youthful ambition fires up new-look Sunbury United There’s a buzz of excitement at Sunbury United. After being relegated for a second successive season, a new-look United side is heading into the FFV state league 3 north-west season with a positive attitude. New coach Lino Grech said the players were determined about improving the side’s fortunes after a couple of poor seasons. Grech said the side’s young players had nothing to fear. “It’s a good bunch of kids who are in the 18 to 20 age group,” he said. “I coached most of them in NPL under-18s and under-20s. They just needed some senior football and no one was willing to give them
a chance [in the NPL]. They’re going to get the experience in state league and they’re enjoying the chance to play together. I don’t think they fear playing anyone.” Grech has been happy with the signs they’ve shown in the pre-season. United accounted for Keilor Wolves in a practice match and made it through to round four of the FFA Cup. On Saturday, the team was knocked out of the FFA Cup by state league 1 side Mooroolbark, losing 2-1 in a gallant effort. That came after a penalties victory in round three against another state league 1 side, Sydenham Park.
“Sydenham is a really good side,” Grech said. “We not only matched them, but we outplayed them for a good period of the time. “We’ve got to keep playing our game and our style and I think we’ll be in with a good chance this season.” Grech said Jayden Mercieca, Joel Grech and Daniel Sousa would be three players to keep an eye on. The coach said they were targeting a state league 3 north-west top two finish. “They’re some very talented kids,” he said. “I’m a little bit worried about them mixing it with the older, bigger sides, but they’re pretty much men themselves and they’ve handled it
Small Jets ready to fly By Tara Murray For many sides, the start of the Big V season has taken a while to come around. For the Sunbury Jets’ men’s division 1 side the time has flown. With new head coach Lanard Copeland joining the side a mere month out from the start of the season due to National Basketball League commitments, the Jets’ pre-season has been a whirlwind. Copeland admits it’s been a bit of a struggle. “We’ve had to put the team together and by this stage most of the players have been taken,” he said. “We only have two guys from last season. We’ll look to these guys to help us learn the league. “We’ve got a side that will shoot well and have quickness, but we won’t have a lot of size.” The Jets announced the re-signings of Daniel Jackson and Liam Platt, and the signings of Jacob Formosa, Te Pauo Silver and former Jet Daniel O’Keefe a couple weeks out from the season’s start. They are joined by Javari Williams, who played under Copeland at the Hume City Broncos and played half a season with the Jets in 2015, Wil Chan, Paul Nikoloff-King, Gabriel Davis, Nicholas Ktenidis and Chris Bartalotta. Copeland said he would look to the guys who had played at the higher levels to lead the way. “Te Pauo will probably be my captain and help with the players,” Copeland said. Copeland said his time as assistant coach at Sydney Kings would help him bring new skills to his role at the jets. “I learnt a lot from Dean Vickerman who gave me a lot of knowledge about defence styles,” he said. “Gazey [Andrew Gaze] I’ve known since Melbourne Tigers and I picked up a lot of plays from him. I’m excited about what I’ve learnt.” Copeland said the expectations for this season were not set in stone as it’s a new group and they haven’t had much of a pre-season. “You never know and I don’t know this league,” Copeland said. “We don’t have a lot of size and we’ll be one of the smaller teams in the competition. “It’ll be interesting to see how we hold up. “We’ll get better as the season goes on and hopefully we can make finals and surprise people.” The Jets kicked off their season on Saturday night with a 94-89 loss to Bulleen Boomers. Missing Formosa, the Jets couldn’t overcome a nine-point half-time deficit. Nikoloff-King top-scored with 23 points.
Paul Nikoloff-King top scored for the Jets in the opening game of the season. (Shawn Smits)
well so far. With some senior experience and a few games together they’ll get better. “I’m looking for promotion and the players are looking at promotion as well. They want success.” Grech said the buzz at Sunbury United went through all the club’s sides. He said a lot of work was being done on making the club more professional and making it run it like an NPL side. United kicks off its state league season on Monday night against Williamstown at JT Gray Reserve. Tara Murray
Twin win joy for Sunbury The start to life in Big V state championship division has been good for the Sunbury Jets’ women. The Jets, in their first season in the top division, opened the season with two strong wins at the weekend. On Saturday night, they led at every break against Southern Peninsula Sharks, but didn’t have it all their own way in the 75-61 win. The Jets lead at the main break was three points, despite losing the second quarter. The Jets extended the lead in the last two quarters to seal the win. Courtney Duever picked up where she left off last season, scoring 21 points and having 10 rebounds. Josie Stockill, Orla O’Reilly and Chelsea Burns also scored double figures. On Sunday, the Jets unveiled their division 1 championship flag in their first home game of the season, against McKinnon. The Jets were relentless at both ends of the courts. The Jets started strongly and led by 11 points at quarter-time. They then scored the first 14 points of the second quarter to lead by as much as 27 points in the second quarter. The second half was much the same, with the Jets restricting the Cougars to less than 10 points in the third quarter. Even with the Jets’ bench getting big minutes in the second half, the lead continued to increase. The Jets eventually won 96-41. All Jets players got at least seven minutes on the court, with everyone hitting the scoreboard. As in the previous night, four of the five starters finished with double figure points. This time it was Duever (21), Monique Stevens (10), Stockill (13) and O’Rielly (18) who did the damage. The reigning division 1 defensive player of the year, Burns was back doing what she does best with five steals. The Cougars had eight for the game between them. With the Jets the only team to play multiple matches at the weekend, they are on top of the ladder after the first round. The Jets will play last season’s grand finalists, the Ringwood Hawks, on Sunday at Boardman Stadium. The Jets’ youth league girls side had a 56-40 win against Mornington Breakers. Chloe Angove top scored with 14 points and had 16 rebounds. Tara Murray 35 SUNBURY & MACEDON RANGES STAR WEEKLY \ MARCH 21, 2017
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Dragons turn up the heat on Sunbury Sunbury will need a miracle with the bat if they are to pull off a highly unlikely victory in the Gisborne and District Cricket Association’s McIntyre Cup grand final. Sunbury’s skills and patience will be tested on the last day of the grand final after Gisborne hit itself into a winnable position after the first two days. The Dragons made the most of their batting time, batting the whole 120 overs, to push the score to 9-307 to put themselves in a good position. Sunbury playing coach Justin Nelson said the Dragons batsmen made the most of their opportunities. “It was a tough 120 hours in the field in that heat,” he said. “Full credit to Gisborne. We bowled well, and only had one catch put down in the field. “They have a fantastic batting side with a lot of finals experience and it showed.” The Dragons had four batsmen make 50s, including number nine, Jay King who made an unbeaten 51 on Sunday.
For Sunbury, it was a tough couple of days for the bowlers in the heat. Four players bowled more than 20 overs each. Skipper Jason McGann, who bowled 33 overs, took 4-71 including 11 maidens. Nelson said they had hoped to get through to stumps at about 2-70 or better having had to face 35 overs. The innings didn’t start well with Nelson out for five and fellow opener Paul Webber back in the sheds not long after, leaving Sunbury 2-16. It didn’t let up when the change bowlers came on, with Clinton Young stepping up for the Dragons. He took three quick wickets without Sunbury scoring, and at one stage was on a hat-trick. Sunbury was 5-51 at stumps, still more than 250 runs behind. Nelson said while they know it’s not an easy task, they haven’t given up hope. “A good situation would have been 2-70 at stumps,” he said. “Now we have to bat out our overs [on day three] and we’ve got 85 overs to get the runs.
“We’ve still got some experienced batsmen at the crease. Jason McGann is really experienced, while Jack Landt has made a century in a grand final before. “Heath Boffey can stick around and Apo Stephen who came back into the side can also bat.” Landt will resume on five not out, while Craig Ballinger who has already faced 72 balls will resume on 18. Nelson said there wouldn’t be any change to training during the week. “We won’t be doing anything different,” he said. “We’ll try and get as much bat on ball as we can and hopefully we can make the runs on Saturday.” Tara Murray
Sunbury skipper Jason McGann was the pick of the bowlers taking four wickets. (Shawn Smits)
Gisborne bats set up win Despite having one hand on the premiership cup, Gisborne won’t be taking Sunbury lightly on the final day of Gisborne and District Cricket Association’s McIntyre Cup grand final. The Dragons know better than any that anything can happen in a grand final, after snatching the premiership last season at the eleventh-hour. At the weekend, the Dragons managed to bat the whole 120 overs, leaving Sunbury to do the chasing in the hot weather. The Dragons finished 9-307. Dragons’ playing coach Simon Harman said the batting performance was exactly what the club wanted. “It was really pleasing, especially today,” he said after the game.
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John Freestone will face John Moody in the semi-finals of the Romsey Golf Club’s Algie Mitchell Shield. Freestone defeated Anthony Freeman 2/1 and Moody defeated Mal Mottram in a walkover. In the club’s stableford competition on Saturday, Jim Patton won in his first round in over a month, winning on 41 points, from Chris VanDerVliet 40 points.
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“We would have been happy with 240 to 250, or anything above that, and to bat out the whole time. “The spread of runs was just exceptional and a real team effort. We had an even spread of contributors yet again, which is what we want.” The Dragons had been 6-187 overnight after half centuries to Harman (51) and Beau Valka (73). Jason Wilson was unbeaten on 37, with Clinton Young to come in after skipper Jarryd Vernon was out on the last ball of the day. It was then that the Dragons’ batting depth really came to the fore. “The tempo that Youngy and Jason brought was really good,” Harman said. “Jason added another 30 runs to his score, and then Jay King came in and batted like we haven’t seen in a while. Roby Lane also stuck around.” Wilson finished with 63, while King produced an equal career-best score of 51 (no). King, fresh from having fun with the bat, then got the wicket of Sunbury playing coach Justin Nelson early on, with Darcy Nolan getting Paul Webber not long after. The best was yet to come for the Dragons. “They [the bowlers] bowled in a high pressure situation to a team that had been in the field for 120 overs,” Harman said. “Youngy is pretty resilient. “He came on when they were 2-30, and they seemed to be around that mark for a long time. He ended up on a hat-trick ball.” Young took three wickets without Sunbury scoring. Sunbury was 5-51 at stumps, still more than 250 behind, with a day to play.
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Riddells Creek Junior Mixed Basketball Association will hold its grand final day this Sunday. Games start at 9.30am with the under-19 grand final and will finish at 3.30pm with the under-11 grand final. There’s also a skills session and games for the under-9s. The day will also include auctions, three-point contest and half court shoot-out and pony bingo. All money raised on the day will be donated to Lily De Haas and her family, to assist with medical treatment for Lily who has a brain tumor.
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Woodend-Hesket is looking for players for both its top two sides in the Riddell District Football League. The club has a talented under-18.5, which has played in the past two grand finals, but they are struggling for numbers in the seniors and reserves side. The Hawks are also looking for trainers to help across the netball and football. Contact John on 0414 018 873.
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The Essendon District Football League has raised the age limit of its under-19 competition for this season. The league announced that the age limit this year would be under-19.5 to help sides struggling for numbers. Jason Wilson was solid with the bat for the Dragons on both days. (Shawn Smits)
Harman said the Dragons are clearly focusing on the job at hand next week. “We’re not getting ahead of ourselves,” he said. “We have to do everything right to ensure we have success next week.”
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For the Dragons, it was a busy weekend for grand finals, with five senior teams playing off. In C-grade, a century to Geordy Nolan helped the Dragons to 213 against Riddell. The Bombers are 6-128.
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Cannons spread the workload By Tara Murray The Calder Cannons are expecting a more even spread from their top age players in the upcoming TAC Cup. The Cannons, who finished eighth last season, kick off this year’s season on Friday night under lights against Eastern Ranges. After a solid three to four months on the track, Cannons coach Andrew Johnston said the team is raring to get on the park. “I think we have a more even top age group this year and there’s probably not one or two that stand out in front of the pack,” Johnston said. “You’ve got the guys like Brad Bernacki, who was third in the best and fairest last year, and Ben Caluzzi, who played quite a few games, and you’d hope those guys would step up. “[We’re] Looking forward to the whole group improving in some way. The nature of the competition is you have to improve week to week, month to month.”
Cannons coach Andrew Johnston said they had an even mix of top and bottom age players this season. “It’s about 50-50,” he said. “There’s 27, 17-year-olds and 26, 18-year-olds with a couple of 19-year-olds listed, which is really pleasing. “We’ve got some good 17 year-olds who are going to push up for selection for the first round and it puts more pressure on the 18 and 19-year-olds, which we think as a group they need to be doing.” He said 19-year-old Jean-Luc Velissaris and Aidan Tilley would benefit from another year in the TAC system. Both boys played several games last season and Johnston was hopeful they would play a couple of VFL games this season. There are a few familiar names among the bottom-age players including Rhylee West, son of champion Western Bulldogs midfielder Scott West, and Mason Fletcher, son of Essendon 400-game player Dustin Fletcher.
Ty Browning (Craigieburn) and Curtis Taylor (Keilor) are another two bottom-age players to watch. Both played in senior Essendon District Football League premierships last season. The Cannons are hoping Mitchell Podhajski can step up this season. The defender played eight games last season as a bottom-age player. “Last year coming into the backline for the first time ever it was a big learning experience and it took me quite a while to get used to the speed and what was required as a backman,” Podhajski said. “This year, playing predominantly as a backman will allow me to help others who might be in the same position as me and help them get used to the standard of play quicker. “As I’ve played and had the experience and know what Johnno and Russ try to force into us and try to help the young kids better.” The Cannons start their season on Friday night against Eastern Ranges at RAMS Arena, Craigieburn.
Brad Bernacki is one player the Cannons will be looking forward to stepping up this season. (Damian Visentini)
Kangaroos past and present
Lancefield’s fighting spirit shines through
Matthew Bowden celebrates one of his seven wickets for Lancefield. (Shawn Smits)
Lancefield produced a dream weekend as it moved closer to making the Gisborne and District Cricket Association’s McIntyre Cup competition for the first time. The Tigers claimed first-innings points against Wallan in the B-grade grand final on day two of the three-day match and will enter the third day in the box seat for victory. Tigers captain-coach Luke Barker said his side had done just about everything right on the first two days. Electing to bat, the Tigers didn’t get off to the best start and looked like they were in for a struggle at 4-71. Not for the first time this season, the Tigers batsmen didn’t give up without a fight and pushed the score to 217 by batting into the second morning of the match. “Our plan was to bat all day on Saturday and then bat as long as possible today,” Barker said following day two. “We batted for 13 overs on day two. It would have been nice to have been
able to bat for another 20 minutes though. Ryan Millar and Lyndon Thompson were very good for us “Without Ryan, we wouldn’t have made over 200. If you make 200 in a grand final, it always give you a good target to bowl to.” Glenn Warner top-scored for the Tigers with 60. Luke Malone chipped in with 39, Millar made 30 and Thompson 16. With Wallan having made more than 260 on at least six occasions this season, the Tigers needed at least one of its bowlers to fire. Enter Matthew Bowden. Bowden was the hero for the Tigers when they won the C-grade grand final two seasons ago. The Tigers had the Magpies in trouble at 7-81, with Bowden taking six of those wickets, including five bowled. “With our bowling, if Matt’s on song we seem to go well,” Barker said. “He just bowls at the stumps, nothing fancy. He’s an exceptional
bowler and when he’s got his tail up, he’s hard to stop.” Some good fielding late restricted the Magpies to 125, leaving them 92 runs behind on the first innings. Bowden, who topped the B-grade bowling average, finished with 7-44 off 14 overs. With about a day and half’s play remaining the Tigers were sent back in, with Wallan keen for quick wickets to set up a reverse outright result. The Tigers were 2-106 at stumps with a lead of nearly 200. “We can’t just go out and defend. “Chris Collins made 38, and was really positive, while we’ve had a 41 not out from Luke Malone. “We need to bat for as long as possible next week. They have some quality bowlers. “Hopefully, we bat like we did on Sunday.” Tara Murray
It’ll be a case of not just the future but also the past as the Sunbury Kangaroos hold their season launch on Saturday night. The Kangaroos will be kicking off the 2017 season with a celebration of those who have been at the club before them, as the club celebrates its 30th anniversary. The club has come a long way since it started in 1987 when it was called the Sunbury Rovers. Current senior coach and club life member Jarrod Dixon said they would like to see as many past players as possible on the night. He said they were keen to share the history of the club with the current playing group, while also trying to update the club’s records. “The club started as a break off from Sunbury Lions juniors,” he said. “We played at Diggers Rest as we didn’t have a ground. We did it hard for quite a few years. “We have quite a few records that haven’t been kept up to date. We’ve had 600 or so players who have played for the club and we’ve been trying to track them all down.” The night will include naming the football and netball teams of the past decade. Players need to have played at least 40 games for the club. Dixon said the past 10 years have been some of the most successful in the club’s history. “We’ve had some talented players who have come through,” he said. “We won the senior flag in 2012 and won four reserves flags. The netball program was highly successful [including an A-grade premiership] and is now rebuilding and looking really good.” Dixon said they were also looking at other ways to remember the club’s history this year. The side’s guernsey’s this season will have the Sunbury Rovers initials on them. The club changed names in the early 2000s. “You always need to know about the past,” he said. “We forged a relationship with North Melbourne at the time [North] was looking to have a kangaroos side in every competition. Any former players or officials who would like to attend Saturday night, or would like to have their playing records updated, can contact Jarrod on 0419 598 490. Tara Murray
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