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Apology Concert Hosted by the Healing Foundation, the Apology – Heal Our Past, Build Our Future Together music festival features many of Australia’s best indigenous and non-indigenous musicians. This anniversary concert aims to raise awareness of those victims and families of the stolen generations by offering nation-wide healing programs. The free event will be hosted by singer, songwriter and actor Eddie Perfect and star of The Sapphires Miranda Tapsell. Musicians performing at the free concert include Tim Rogers and Clare Bowditch. ■ February 13, 6-10pm. Sidney Myer Music Bowl, Linlithgow Avenue, Melbourne. www.healingfoundation. org.au/apology-concert

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ildlife abounds in and around Port Phillip Bay, from Point Lonsdale to Point Nepean – 264 kilometres of fascinating and diverse coastline. Swimming with the dolphins has to be one of life’s great experiences. Like whale-watching, it is exhilarating – and, yes, just a little bit scary (damn those Jaws movies). The bay has a permanent population of bottlenose dolphins and common dolphins that come in from Bass Strait. Cruises operate out of Sorrento and Queenscliff. If you prefer to sightsee from the comfort of the cruise boat, no problem. (Passengers on the Sorrento-Queenscliff ferry regularly see frolicking dolphins and seals, too.) Cruises also take you to the seal “Taj Mahal” known as Chinaman’s Hat, a timber structure off Portsea and Sorrento, and nearby Pope’s Eye (an uncompleted fort) where

Australian fur seals also love to hang out. Pope’s Eye is a popular diving and snorkelling spot. Also fascinating – and popular with local snorkellers – are the beautiful weedy seadragons, which are found only in southern and eastern Australia. These tiny, elegant creatures love piers, so the underwater garden at Rye Pier, the pier and rocks at Portsea, piers at Blairgowrie and Mornington, and Flinders pier in Western Port Bay are ideal snorkelling and diving spots to see them. (You can also see baby seahorses at the Melbourne Aquarium – without getting wet.) The piers are also good for stingray spotting. Rays of all sizes are plentiful in the bay and can be spotted with a little effort; but be wary of their barbs and stay well clear. For the best dive and snorkelling locations around the bay, visit www.peninsuladive.com.au

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id you know the last shark attack in Melbourne was in March 2012? Don’t panic – it was at the Melbourne Aquarium, where a 40-centimetre shark bit a staff member on the face during feeding time. Anyone brave enough to dive with huge sharks and stingrays in the aquarium’s 2.2-million-litre oceanarium can feel safe knowing these monsters are well fed before you don the wetsuit, and that they prefer much smaller prey. Getting up close with grey nurse, sevengill and sandbar whaler sharks is an experience you won’t forget in a hurry. It may be the only time you’ll ever see a shark in Melbourne waters as these days shark encounters are few and far between in Port Phillip Bay. Potential man-eaters do enter the bay, including the occasional great white (a three-metre juvenile was filmed off Altona in 2011), but the last shark attack in the bay was in 1965 near Station Pier in Port Melbourne. The last fatal attacks were way back in the 1930s, including one at Middle Brighton pier. Regular bay visitors include bronze whalers (February-March), thresher sharks and harmless Port Jacksons, which breed in the bay. If you’re lucky you might see some PJs while snorkelling or diving off Ricketts Point in Beaumaris, Jawbone Marine Sanctuary off Williamstown and nearby Point Cooke Marine Sanctuary. The best chance of a wild shark encounter, if you really want one, is in 30-plus metres of water at Nepean Wall in the Rip, where the sevengill shark hunts in packs looking for stingrays and small sharks. Angel sharks, which for a small shark can have quite an attitude, can be found out at night at Rye Pier hunting crustaceans. \ TERESA MURPHY

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Closer to Melbourne, the marine sanctuaries at you can join a bird-watching tour (visit www. Point Cooke, nearby Jawbone Marine Sanctuary at southbayecoadventures.com). It’s worth doing. Williamstown and Ricketts Point at Beaumaris are But if you’re a true landlubber, cute wildlife is right popular with snorkellers and kayakers, as is beautiful on your doorstep. Visiting Phillip Island to see the Swan Bay at Queenscliff. fairy penguins is almost a rite of passage for The bay’s incredible birdlife is one of its Melburnians, but there’s no need to travel that richest assets and a twitchers’ paradise. far (although it’s always worth a trip). St Kilda it’s just Its coastline and natural and man-made breakwater has its own fairy (or little) penguin a little bit islands are important feeding and breeding colony, where volunteer guides run sunset scary grounds for hundreds of species of local and tours between October and April (visit www. migratory birds, including large colonies of stkildapenguins.com.au). Australasian gannets (that breed at Pope’s Eye), Melbourne Aquarium is home to cheeky black swans, which feed on seagrass at Swan Bay gentoo and mighty king penguins, and Melbourne and Ricketts Point, and the majestic Australian pelican, Zoo has a small population of little penguins if a trek to which breeds on Mud Islands. our glorious bay isn’t possible. Mud Islands, off Sorrento, are among the bay’s But try to explore at least part of it if you can: we’re best-kept secrets, accessible only by boat. South Bay blessed to have such a marine wonderland. \ tmurphy@theweeklyreview.com.au Eco Adventures runs charters from Queenscliff, and occasionally Sorrento, to the islands, where you can be » www.theweeklyreviewbayside.com.au dropped off for a private picnic and nature walk or

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the perfect spread picnics \ Lisa Higginson scours Melbourne’s fine food stores to create the ultimate alfresco feast

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aving been born and raised in a small north-west unearthing foods that are just that little bit special. This corner of England, I’ve had a somewhat turbulent means giving the supermarket deli a miss in favour of relationship with picnics. Melbourne’s abundance of fine food stores that offer The idea of packing a basket full of my favourite artisan produce from across Australia and the world. food and finding a grassy hill on which to enjoy it as After a recent saunter around several of my favourite the hours whiled away always appealed to me. But the shops and delis, my basket was brimming with delicious reality was usually far less idyllic, often involving an morsels that came together to make the perfect picnic. aggressive outpouring of precipitation followed by a race Here is what I found: to reunite the Tupperware boxes with their lids and a mad scramble to save the sausage rolls from a certain Cheese \ Milk the Cow watery death. St Kilda » www.milkthecow.com.au Since moving to Australia three years the fun is ago, I’ve relished making up for all those in sourcing The passionate cheese heads at Milk washed-out picnics. each the Cow never fail to pluck an excellent My alfresco feasts have come in various component recommendation from their counter. For styles and sizes , with everything from a great picnic cheese, venue manager Laura Vietnamese rice-paper rolls to salads of Lown doesn’t hesitate in suggesting the Woodside fig, prosciutto and parmesan on the menu. Manon from South Australia ($15 each T/A). Made I’ve even strategically piled blinis laden with with local goats milk, the smooth cheese is blended with homemade gravlax into plastic boxes, carted around organic garlic and black pepper then wrapped in vine the components for pulled-lamb wraps and produced a leaves to create an “elegant” chèvre. portable appetiser of homemade pork scratchings – all For a contrasting hard cheese, Lown hails the Queso in search of the ultimate picnic experience. Mahon from Menorca ($11/100g T/A) as “perfect”. The But what I keep going back to time and again is the cow’s milk cheese is ripened on wooden shelves for up simple fare – cheese, fresh bread, charcuterie and a to three months and the rind rubbed with olive oil and well-suited drink to wash it all down. If the produce is paprika. The result is a mild, buttery flavour with a first-rate, you need little else to create a stunning picnic. subtle sharpness. The fun is in sourcing each component and

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me that Australia is going to become irrelevant in the space-technology field,” he says. “We need … to become an intellectual-property developer.” Over the years Thompson’s religious faith has been tested, not by government priorities or failed experiments but by the Vietnam War, the loss of his first child, Katherine, to leukaemia as an infant, and two friends dying in hang-gliding accidents within months of each other. But his faith survived, and Thompson recently completed a graduate diploma in theology. “I worked out that … if God intervened and actually changed things for people, you would end up in a world of absolute chaos,” he says. “It would always be completely turned upside down. God basically doesn’t intervene. The biggest intervention was Jesus Christ.” Thompson has also reconciled science and religion. “You can … worship God and you can enjoy that

Aiming high: Lachlan Thompson with the 11.5-metre rocket he is building with RMIT students. (Chris Hopkins)

“i’ll be a rocket scientist monday to friday, five days a week, and sunday i’ll be ‘priesting’.’’ Over the past five years, Thompson has worked with RMIT students to build a space rocket they hope to launch, carrying a satellite, within 10 years. The 11.5-metre rocket, which students work on as part of their course, is at RMIT’s Bundoora campus. The goal is to have it orbit the earth at 250 kilometres. It would be the first Australian satellite launch since the federal government launched a purchased satellite in 1967. Australia has achieved very little in the field since. This disappoints Thompson, who says countries such as Canada have experienced the economic benefits of space programs by selling spin-off technology such as robotics. Given recent federal government cuts to the CSIRO, Thompson says Australia is way behind. “It concerns

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aul Kelly spent 13 hours on a bus to get from St Kilda to Kings Cross, but his interstate trip leaves him pining for his Melbourne home. All the musician wants, he sings in his famous song about that journey, is to “see the sun go down from St Kilda Esplanade”, a beloved vista for any Melburnian. There’s something warmly satisfying about recognising a suburban street in a song’s lyrics, a house from a television series or having your local pub named in a novel. There’s a sense of understanding that cannot be surpassed when you can not only relate to a character’s feeling of joy but when you, too, have had that same experience in that very street. Although there may not be as many literary references about Melbourne as there are for London, Tokyo or New York, there’s still a sizeable array of authors, writers and artists who have immortalised the Victorian capital. Familiar settings can often help tell the story. Sarah Watt’s 2009 dark comedy My Year Without Sex introduces us to Natalie, a mother of two who must abstain from sex with her loving husband after a brain aneurysm. It is the complex story of a family’s struggle with pain and mortality, relatable against the backdrop of Melbourne’s grungy inner-western suburbs of Footscray, Yarraville and Altona. The setting is familiar – we know those graffitied walls and ageing shopfronts – and it gives us a little more insight into the characters. Christos Tsiolkas’s 2008 novel, and later ABC television series, The Slap does the same. The story begins with the “incident” where Harry slaps Rosie’s four-year-old son during a game of backyard cricket. Tsiolkas tells the story from the point of view of his main characters, with each described according to their

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a menu for all seasons food \ It’s not just what you eat that’s important, but also when you eat it, writes Alana Schetzer

nyone who has eaten a punnet of strawberries during the depths of winter knows how hard and tasteless they can be. A few months can make a world of difference. Picked and sold during their actual season, strawberries burst with flavour. It’s often a messy eating experience, with the juice dripping down your chin. As the summer days roll on, Melburnians are spoilt for choice when it comes to seasonal produce. Succulent mangos, strawberries and blueberries, figs, passionfruit, peaches (doughnut variety), pineapples and, of course, the ever popular cherries are in abundance. Meanwhile, vegetables at their peak between now and the end of next month include Reed and Hass varieties of avocado, white and green asparagus, heirloom pumpkins and squash. Different colours, textures and flavours are what make seasonal food so appealing. But there’s more to this appeal than what pleases the palate. Seasonal food is also more nutrient-rich and usually part of a large crop. With quicker farmer-to-seller turnaround and less time spent in industrial freezers – if any at all – it’s also cheaper.

The industrialisation of the food industry has been a curse and a blessing. Improving technology allows most seasonal foods to be shipped and stored year round. But it also means we have lost touch with where food comes from and how it tastes at its best. There is a growing push to embrace food not only in its natural state but also during its natural cycles of production. Chefs are the first to rave about the advantages of working with seasonal produce. The most recent MasterChef winner, Emma Dean, based her debut cookbook, A Homegrown Table, on the farm-to-table principles she grew up with. “I have a passion for planting, growing and harvesting,” she says. “For as long as I can remember, I have been rummaging around in the garden beds, learning to appreciate nature’s bounty and understanding the seasons.” At Carlton North’s popular La Luna Bistro, head chef Adrian Richardson calls himself a tradesman because he doesn’t just cook food, he makes it. “We make everything; we dry our own meat, make our own small goods, bake our own bread,” he says.

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The modern Mediterranean-themed restaurant is well known for its emphasis on fresh produce. The menu changes by the season to take advantage of the full flavours and abundant crops available. “My philosophy is to keep it simple. I’m just a simple little bistro but the quality and freshness is really important and that’s what’s kept us successful.” Richardson says seasons should be celebrated as a time of renewal and for experiencing something different. “You look outside and the season changes; it’s cold and wet or the sun is out and bright. It’s the same with food,” he says. “By the time I get to the end of a season, I’m ready for a new one. By the end of winter, I’m looking forward to lighter meals and berries and stone fruits. By the end of summer, I start to look forward to the slow cooking and braising.”

The same goes for the food co-ops that have popped up across Melbourne, from which households can buy boxes of seasonal produce and delivered to their homes. When making the switch to seasonal – whether for your whole diet or just part of it – it’s good to remember that seasonal food, especially if it’s organic, will perish much faster than its industrialised counterparts. Fresh fruit and vegetables won’t last more than a few days (up to a week for some items), so it’s best to plan cooking and menus in advance so you know exactly what and how much you’ll need. Melbourne artist and food activist Rasha Tayeh believes that having a connection with those who grow our food and how it’s grown has social, economic and political benefits. Tayeh recently directed The Growing Food Project, a documentary that explores community initiatives to

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“We make everything; we dry our own meat, make our own small goods, bake our own bread” Richardson says his best tip for picking fresh produce is to smell it. “It should smell fresh,” he says. “If it is, buy it.” Not long ago, most Australian households had big backyards that could hold a vegetable patch. Some added fruit trees, herbs and a chook pen and would have been almost self-reliant. But with shrinking block sizes, the popularity of apartment living and increasingly busy lives, that type of lifestyle has been all but relegated to the history books. The farmers’ market boom has helped fill the gap. From bayside to the north, farmers’ markets have brought back the connection between growers and buyers.

create their own food practices and supplies. She says a growing awareness of the impact of industrialised food practices on the environment is nurturing a desire for people to take control of where they source their food. “There is a growing energy in Melbourne responding to food and sustainability issues,” she says. “Local communities are teaming up to strengthen the way we produce and distribute local food. “From community gardening to neighbourhood feasts, these community food projects improve the way we eat, reconnect us with nature, build relationships between neighbours and enhance our food culture.” \ aschetzer@theweeklyreview.com.au

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Olivers Hill, Frankston circa 1916, by Emma Minnie Boyd

ot only are we blessed with that big, beautiful body of water simply known as “the bay’’, we are fortunate that artists have loved it, captured it and reinterpreted it since European settlement from the 1830s. We are especially blessed to have the regional gallery in Mornington, currently staging its second exhibition dedicated to Port Phillip Bay, two years on from the first showing of Sea of Dreams, which covered 1830-1914. The latest exhibition, featuring 80 works from 1915 to the present day, continues the first comprehensive visual survey of this vast expanse of water and shoreline, and its significance to Melbourne and coastal surrounds. Many of the artists featured are among our greatest – Sidney Nolan, Arthur Streeton, Arthur Boyd and Frederick McCubbin, to name a few. Many works will be familiar, if only from books and catalogues. To see them in the flesh – the luminosity of a Streeton or Penleigh Boyd seascape; the ethereal mistiness of a Clarice Beckett; the delicate, light-as-air watercolours of Reginald Ward Sturgess; the modernism of Erik Thake; the dark, intricate detail of a postwar Arthur Boyd or Albert Tucker; the quirky contemporary photography of Polixeni Papapetrou – is transfixing. Gallery staff cast their net wide to source works by John Perceval, Charles Blackman, Fred Williams, Emma Minnie Boyd (Arthur Boyd’s grandmother), Joy Hester, Mirka Mora (whose beach “shack” in Aspendale

float on a sea of dreams ART \ A new exhibition features art inspired by the bay from 1915 to today, writes TERESA MURPHY

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undated, (detail) by Esther Paterson in the 1960s was a bohemian haven), Louis Kahan and Rick Amor (who grew up in Frankston). You need time to see this exhibition, not only to savour its visual delights but to read the stories behind the works, their creators and their relationship to the bay, from McCubbin’s and James Smeaton’s fascination with the Willamstown shipyards, Jon Cattapan’s apocalyptic painting of a Footscray chemical fire, and Fred Williams’ chronicling the rise of the West Gate Bridge before 35 bridge workers died, to Jan Senbergs’ Geelong Capriccio (if Geelong were settled instead of

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“he beat me with his belt. he was always a bad drunk” - father bob maguire

plummeting, and plunged the country into yet another crisis. Melbourne was hit the hardest and, at one point, unemployment touched 30 per cent. The Maguires weren’t, by any means, the only family struggling for survival, but they had significantly more to cope with than most. James Maguire’s drinking loomed large. It had cost him his home once, back in Scotland, when his parents, frustrated and embarrassed by his escalating alcoholism, encouraged him to migrate to Australia where they hoped he’d be able to put his past behind him, and make a fresh start in a new land. Instead, his drinking was wreaking a terrible toll not only on him and his prospects, but now also on the life of the woman he’d married in Australia and, in turn, on their four children. And their youngest, Bobby Maguire, took it harder than most. He developed into a quiet boy, introverted, fearful and gradually finding it harder and harder to find a reason to get up in the morning. Back then, life was always a battle, and one that helped form his attitudes, opinions and direction

forever more. When times got particularly tough, the last resort for his mum was always to write home to her and James’ families in Scotland to ask for help. If they ever agreed to send any money, they’d send it directly to her rather than risk her husband drinking it before she saw it. Two or three times, £100 would arrive, which felt like a king’s ransom to the ragged little family. And, at other times, she’d simply take Bobby by the hand, and the pair of them would make the journey by tram into town to pawn her wedding ring. Perhaps it’s not so surprising that Bobby would later choose to lead a celibate life as a priest over a secular one with marriage and children, drank alcohol only sparingly and had such tremendous empathy with victims of addictions, whether that be alcohol, drugs or gambling. He’d learnt from his own childhood exactly what it was like to be a kid with little joy in his life, or hope for the future. The old Jesuit saying “Give me the child until he is seven, and I will show you the man” has rarely ever been so true. \

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KEW \ 23 LOWER DRIVE Windermere is one of Melbourne’s most successful large-scale redevelopment projects. When Windermere Hospital was closed in the Kennett era, strict controls were imposed on the monumental building and its site. The hospital was subdivided into flats and the grounds now contain well-designed houses. All are double-storey and in glistening white. They are ranged along curving streets lined with century-old oaks and rosewoods. This house faces north-east. It is approached across a well-planted front garden. A walled courtyard provides a sun-filled outdoor living space and is the heart of the ground floor. The central entry is flanked by a double garage and a bedroom suite – double bedroom, dressing room and bathroom. A few steps lead up to a large, east-facing living/dining room, overlooked by a wide kitchen. A butler’s pantry, cloakroom and laundry are tucked in behind the kitchen. A generous family room occupies the other back corner of the ground floor. It has access to the court and an adjacent cloakroom. The upper floor contains a second, even larger, bedroom suite. Two double bedrooms and a family bathroom are also on this floor. The upper landing is big enough to accommodate a built-in desk. \ NEIL CLEREHAN

postcode

3101

Marshall White \ 9822 9999

Price \ $1.4 million

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Auction \ February 15 at 12.30pm

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3128

Noel Jones \ 9885 3333

Price \ $550,000 +

Fletchers 9836 2222 2

POSTCODE

3123

Marshall White Hawthorn 9822 9999 4

3 Barkly Street, Box Hill ................................................................. Price: $850,000 - $930,000 ................................................................. Auction Saturday February 1 at 11am ................................................................. OFI Thur 3.30-4pm; Sat 10.30-11am .................................................................

8 Cowper Street, Hawthorn East ................................................................. Price: $1.5 million + ................................................................. Auction Saturday February 15 at 2.30pm ................................................................. OFI By appointment .................................................................

This charming Californian bungalow has an expansive rear deck presenting an impressive all-weather outdoor venue, double garage and workshop.

This split-level contemporary brick family residence offers excellent opportunity to renovate and/or redevelop (STCA).

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Auction \ February 15 at 11am

This historic site has been renovated to become a unique residence in the Malvern East landscape. Built in 1937 and operated as the Moama Dairy until 1966, its classic modern-style inter-war facade remains unchanged. An extensive brick-paved courtyard runs between the single-car remote-controlled garage and the main residence. Through the strikingly original front door, the renovated interior is immediately apparent. Large windows right along the western wall of the house throw light on the polished timber floorboards and fresh, white-painted interior, accentuating a sense of spaciousness. Behind a combined powder room and laundry, the kitchen features stainless-steel appliances and Caesarstone benches. It looks out onto the combined living and dining area that has split-system air-conditioning, double-door access to the courtyard, an open fireplace and ample built-in timber shelving. The first-floor mezzanine retreat and bedroom has a modern spa en suite, built-in wardrobe and a private balcony. \ JULIAN HEALEY

postcode

3145

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CANTERBURY \

1 DRYDEN STREET

It’s not every day you see a residence of this calibre. Built by Canny Builders, it won the Residential Building Construction of the Year award in 2010. It is spectacular inside and out, with a memorable resort-style feel. Landscaped gardens with a water feature greet visitors. Inside, the study has a removable desk, making it a possible fourth bedroom. Nearby, the main bedroom suite has plantation shutters and a low-set window. A timber walk-through wardrobe leads into a sublime limestone double en suite. Being a split-level residence, stairs lead down to a sitting room where a huge window was hoisted into place, overlooking the pool. The piece de resistance is a deck surrounded by a wading pool that adjoins a lap pool. Back inside, the open-plan family hub includes the stylish kitchen, with stone benchtops and a suite of Miele appliances. The meals and lounge areas open out to the deck and pool. Perhaps most attractive and functional is an indoor/outdoor dining room surrounded by glass concertina doors. It houses a fireplace, kitchenette and barbecue. Nearby, a gate in the rear garden opens to a lane that leads to Maling Road. The rear of the house has two zoned bedrooms with en suites, while the lower level features a four-car garage and fitted cellar. \ MICHELLE OSTROW ZUKERMAN

postcode

3126

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Kay & Burton in conj with Jellis Craig \ 9820 1111

Price \ $3 million +

Auction \ February 22 at 3pm

BALWYN \ 71 NUNGERNER STREET POSTCODE

3126

Jellis Craig 9810 5000 3

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12 Alexandra Avenue, Canterbury ................................................................. Price: $1.4 million + ................................................................. Auction Saturday February 15 at noon ................................................................. OFI Thurs, Sat 11.30am-noon .................................................................

3181

Marshall White Armadale 9822 9999 3

42 Murray Street, Prahran ................................................................. Price: $900,000 + ................................................................. Auction Saturday February 15 at 11.30am ................................................................. OFI Saturday February 1 at 11.30am .................................................................

Fletchers \ 9859 9561

Price \ $950,000 – $1.05 million

Auction \ February 1 at noon

Whether you’re after a house to move straight into or a property with lots of potential, this place fits the bill. Just off High Street, in an elevated area, this single-level 1950s residence is roomy and its backyard is a shady haven. While the kitchen and bathroom have been updated, the whole retains an old-world ambience. Low brick fencing and a lawn precede the brick façade. The living and dining area, which stretches the width of the house, has timber floors, butter-coloured walls, fluted cornices and an open fireplace. Three bedrooms with built-in wardrobes, a study, a bathroom and a laundry with a second toilet complete the floor plan. The bathroom has a tub and a shower as well as a circular basin atop a long vanity. All bedrooms get natural light and garden views. The backyard has a built-in barbecue on a paved terrace and established trees. Proximity to amenities and Balwyn High School zoning will boost this property’s investment appeal, while extension and redevelopment are feasible (STCA). \ KAY KEIGHERY

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Ideally matched for downsizing requirements, this versatile residence's generous spaces and elegant landscaping are only moments from Maling Road.

The exceptional proportions and elegance displayed by this charming c1900 solid-brick Edwardian residence provide immediate lifestyle appeal.

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Specialising in property up to $1million

ASHBURTON 358 Warrigal Road www.358warrigalroadashburton.com

Meticulously maintained both inside and out, this classically appealing c1950Â´s brick veneer residence set within a deep north-facing garden offers immediate family comfort with potential to update. Large corner windows contribute a light-filled ambience through the formal living and dining rooms, immaculate kitchen and spacious family room opening to the private garden. Three bright bedrooms share a large bathroom. Near Ashwood Village, schools and transport, it also features ducted heating and double garage. INSPECT Sat & Thur 11.30am-12pm AUCTION Saturday 15th February at 11.30am

Luke Saville 0437 720 806 Joe Falzon 0406 114 811

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PRAHRAN 19/58 The Avenue www.19-58theavenueprahran.com

On the ground level of a boutique development, this apartmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s spaces are matched by stunning landscaped gardens. Walking distance to Chapel St, Victoria Gardens and High St. Polished concrete floors add a sleek finish to the open plan living and dining room with stylish kitchen featuring stone benches. The private, north-facing landscaped gardens and deck are the perfect venue for al fresco dining. Also opening to the garden, the spacious and bright bedroom includes a spacious WIR. Separate bathroom with Euro-laundry. Features security entrance, heating and carport. INSPECT Thurs 11.00am & Sat 1.00pm AUCTION Saturday 15th February at 11.30am

Todd Braggins 0424 552 238 Michael Derham 0425 790 233

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SOUTH YARRA

3/12 Kensington Road

An Invitation To An Elite Location. Peacefully positioned just a walk away from the fashion & action in Chapel Street, this 2/3-bedroom ground-floor apartment satisfies the dream of the ultimate lifestyle. So much bigger than your typical apartment, the solid start, empty nester or savvy investment features a central hallway, plenty of room in the kitchen for a good sized meals table & a dining room that is easily adaptable into a third bedroom. A laundry, balcony, bonus lock-up garage, ducted heating, air-conditioner & the peace of mind of an alarm & secure intercom entry add enormous appeal. Living so close to cosmopolitan eateries, shops transport, Como Park & the Yarra River, life doesnÂ´t get much better than this.

PORTSEA

Saturday 15th February at 2.00pm (Unless Sold Prior) Thursday & Saturday 11.30am-12.00pm Kellie Saddington 0400 040 684 Greg Costello 0418 170 086 103 Church Street, Brighton 9592 9299 rtedgar.com.au

12 Royal Avenue

Position Perfect; Ideal low maintenance Portsea lifestyle property with expansive north facing living area opening to large entertaining deck. Comprising master bedroom with parents retreat, ensuite and walk in robe. Three further spacious bedrooms all with built in robes, one with ensuite, family bathroom, separate laundry and kids T.V. room. Double garage with internal access, open fire place, central heating and evaporative cooling. Easy stroll to Portsea Village, Point Franklin and Weeroona Beach

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Sunday 16th February at 12.00pm (Unless Sold Prior) Wed, Sat & Sun 12.00-12.30pm Ilze Moran 0439 840 550 Warwick Anderson 0418 320 873 3743 Point Nepean Road, Portsea 5984 4500 rtedgar.com.au

ASHBURTON 145 Ashburn Grove The refurbished interior feat. glossy Karri floorboards, soft neutral tones & tiled entrance hall opening to 3 dble bedrooms (BIRs), family bathroom, sitting room & study. An expansive rear family living area w/ wood heater incl. a deck & stylish CaesarStone/Euro appointed kitchen/meals area w/ lower level 4th bedroom, 2nd bathroom, laundry, utility room & large storeroom/home office, all leading to terraced gardens w/ steps down to the banks of the creek. Other feat. incl. DH & cooling, ample storage, cellar, garden shed, dble carport & OSP. Land size: 1,500sqm/16,200sft (approx.)

Auction

Saturday 15th February at 1.30pm

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Thursday 1.15-1.45pm & Saturday 10.45-11.15am

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Zali Booker 0422 576 049 Anthony Reis 0417 352 774

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Office

266 Auburn Road Hawthorn 9822 9999

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www.145ashburngrove-ashburton.com

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GLEN IRIS 8 Mons Street This conveniently located, stylish contemporary family home features an eye-catching rendered faรงade and preferred north-facing rear aspect comprising tiled entrance, 4 zoned bedrooms (main/WIR+ ensuite/spa), family bathroom, laundry & study plus a generous family domain with smartly appointed granite & Euro S/S kitchen, dining/living & 2nd living room flowing to a large covered outdoor alfresco area & leafy private garden - providing super year round indoor/ outdoor entertaining options. Also incl. d/heating & cooling, remote double garage. Land Size 693sqm/7,484sqft (approx.)

Auction

Saturday 15th February at 2.30pm

Inspect

Thursday 11.45-12.15pm & Saturday 10-10.30am

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Zali Booker 0422 576 049 James Redfern 0412 360 667

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Office

266 Auburn Road Hawthorn 9822 9999

Web

www.8monsstreet-gleniris.com

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CAMBERWELL 50 Rowell Avenue This stylish low maintenance 2-storey family home is desirably located in the Sunnyside Estate environs and features polished Sydney Blue Gum timber floors flowing to a downstairs bedroom, adjacent bathroom and generous open-plan living area incorporating high ceilings and a smart Granite/Miele kitchen opening to a deck & courtyard garden. Whilst upstairs has a study plus two further double bedrooms both with balconies & ensuite bathrooms. Includes alarm, ducted heating, split-system R/C air-conditioners, remote double garage/storage with secure internal access.

Auction

Saturday 15th February at 3.30pm

Inspect

Thursday & Saturday 10-10.30am

Contact

Stephen Gough 0439 844 855 Nick Ptak 0413 370 442

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266 Auburn Road Hawthorn 9822 9999

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www.50rowellavenue-camberwell.com

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HAWTHORN EAST 8 Cowper Street Prestigously located 4/5 bedroom split-level family residence designed to capitalize on northern sunlight offers renovation opportunity and generous indoor/oudoor living/entertaining areas incl. I/G pool/spa, study, modern well-equipped kitchen, 2 bathrooms, 2 powder rooms. Features include alarm, d/heating, cooling & vacuum, R/C air-conditioners, external workshop/storage, water tank, rem/double garage+ OSP. Land size: 697sqm/7,502sqft approx.

Auction

Saturday 15th February at 2.30pm

Inspect

Thursday 12.30-1pm & Saturday 10-10.30am

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Contact

Chris Alcock 0407 907 748 James Tostevin 0417 003 333

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Office

266 Auburn Road Hawthorn 9822 9999

Web

www.8cowperstreet-hawthorneast.com

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KEW 23 Lower Drive This exceptional four bedroom, three bathroom residence adopts a contemporary approach to meeting every family need close to shopping, parkland, prestigious schools and city access. A central living/dining domain is the focal point for a light filled formal entertaining area, a huge, sun drenched deck and a Miele kitchen with integrated coffee machine and beautifully appointed butlerÂ´s pantry. Alternative upstairs and downstairs main suites, dedicated study zone. All the expected luxuries - and some that take this home to the next level.

Auction

Saturday 15th February at 12.30pm

Inspect

Thursday 12-12.30pm & Saturday 11-11.30am

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Cameron Edgoose 0438 064 212 Doug McLauchlan 0418 377 718

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Office

266 Auburn Road Hawthorn 9822 9999

Web

www.23lowerdrive-kew.com

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BALWYN 2 Terry Street This contemporary brick family residence in the Balwyn High Zone offers scope to update or extend (STCA); with a zoned interior featuring exposed brick, natural timber surfaces, cathedral ceilings and entrance foyer opening to a main bedroom (WIR/ensuite), study/4th bedroom, large living/ dining flowing to a modern kitchen (WIP), family living/ dining plus 2 further bedrooms, family bathroom & laundry. A deep rear garden includes paved alfresco area, mature trees & large bungalow/workshop/storage. Also incls d/ heating, air-conditioners, dble carport.

Auction

Saturday 15th February at 9.30am

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Thursday 10.15-10.45am & Saturday 1.45-2.15pm

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Jack Stean 0434 588 664 James Tostevin 0417 003 333

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266 Auburn Road Hawthorn 9822 9999

Web

www.2terrystreet-balwyn.com

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CANTERBURY 5a Compton Street All the advantages associated with single level spaces - and all the luxury expected in such a sought after location form the desirable combination that defines this three bedroom two bathroom contemporary property, set to the rear so that privacy maximized and north easterly aspects are enjoyed close to Highfield Park. Light filled living/dining areas accompanied by an open plan kitchen complement a separate entertaining space that overlooks one of the two rear courtyards. Heating/cooling in every room, ducted vacuum, surround sound and double garage.

Auction

Saturday 15th February at 2.30pm

Inspect

Thursday & Saturday 1-1.30pm

Contact

Cameron Edgoose 0438 064 212 Doug McLauchlan 0418 377 718

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266 Auburn Road Hawthorn 9822 9999

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www.5acomptonstreet-canterbury.com

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MALVERN EAST 306 Wattletree Road On the edge of the Gascoigne Estate near Central Park, shops, cafes, trams & schools, this attractive c1960Â´s solid brick residenceÂ´s modern style & family space offer immediate appeal while its large allotment with ROW suggests the possibility of extending, rebuilding or developing (S.T.C.A). Large expanses of glass & timber floors convey a contemporary ambience through the exceptionally spacious living room, adjacent dining, well equipped modern kitchen & casual dining opening to northwest garden. 3 spacious bedrooms share 2 bathrooms. Land 551sqm approx.

Auction

Saturday 15th February at 1.30pm

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Thursday & Saturday 10.30-11am

Contact

Jason Brinkworth 0416 006 282 Daniel Wheeler 0411 676 058

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1111 High Street Armadale 9822 9999

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www.306wattletreeroad-malverneast.com

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PRAHRAN 42 Murray Street The exceptional proportions and captivating elegance displayed by this charming c1900 solid brick Edwardian residence provide immediate lifestyle appeal in a sought after tree-lined street near Victoria Gardens, Hawksburn Village and Chapel St. Soaring ceilings and gracious proportions are highlighted through three beautiful bedrooms with OFPs accompanied by a bright bathroom. The light-filled living room (OFP) is adjacent to a spacious well equipped kitchen with dining area opening to a west oriented courtyard with ROW offering potential OSP (STCA).

Auction

Saturday 15th February at 11.30am

Inspect

Thursday 1-1.30pm & Saturday 11-11.30am

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James Redfern 0412 360 667 David Volpato 0414 701 983

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Office

1111 High Street Armadale 9822 9999

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www.42murraystreet-prahran.com

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CAMBERWELL 6 Morey Street This attractive brick family home enjoys a wide frontage and private position in the Wattle Park precinct. The renovated interior features polished timber hallway, 3 bedrooms (BIRs), stylish fully-tiled bathroom, laundry+WC, sitting room (OFP) plus a sleek CaesarStone kitchen with Smeg S/S stove & generous informal family living/dining opening through double doors to a north facing deck and gardens with ample room to further extend in the future if desired (STCA). Incls plantation shutters, d/heating, R/C air-conditioner, garage/ storage+tandemOSP. Land: 646sqm approx

Auction

Saturday 15th February at 10.30am

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Thursday 11.45-12.15pm & Saturday 11.30-12pm

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Contact

Michael Wood 0425 280 191 James Tostevin 0417 003 333

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Office

266 Auburn Road Hawthorn 9822 9999

Web

www.6moreystreetcamberwell.com

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CANTERBURY 207/188 Canterbury Road Situated in the prestigious Architect designed Abingdon Apartments - this luxuriously appointed apartment is perfectly located; offering a much sought-after and convenient lifestyle. Comprising entrance hall, three double bedrooms, main with WIR/ensuite, a second bathroom and separate laundry. Open-plan living area includes kitchen, meals & dining flowing to a large wrap-around balcony. Features: security & intercom, lift access, heating & cooling, remote/basement car parking (2), visitor parking, large storage locker, Manager - 24hr availability.

Auction

Saturday 15th February at 11.30am

Inspect

Thursday 11-11.30am & Saturday 11.45-12.15pm

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Contact

Stuart Evans 0402 067 710 Marcus Chiminello 0411 411 271

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Office

266 Auburn Road Hawthorn 9822 9999

Web

www.207-188canterburyroad-canterbury.com

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KEW 3/18 Walpole Street Impressive cutting edge design highlights this stylish multilevel town residence located close to Kew Junction featuring polished timber floors, study/sitting room, powder room & an expansive living area with sleek Miele/CaesarStone kitchen flowing to a wide north-east facing terrace. Upstairs has 3 bedrooms (BIRs, main/ensuite+balcony) & family bathroom whilst the lower level includes a cinema/rumpus room, powder room, laundry, cellar storage plus access to a double garage with secure gated entry. Includes v/intercom, alarm, d/heating & cooling.

Auction

Saturday 15th February at 12.30pm

Inspect

Thursday 10.15-10.45am & Saturday 12.15-12.45pm

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Contact

Michael Wood 0425 280 191 Mark Sutherland 0418 691 585

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Office

266 Auburn Road Hawthorn 9822 9999

Web

www.3-18walpolestreet-kew.com

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GLEN IRIS 17 Valley Parade Nestled behind a beautiful garden, in a corner location, this totally enchanting c1930Â´s solid brick single level residence displays an enticing blend of period elegance & contemporary style near parks, bike path, freeway access, transport & shops. Impeccably refurbished throughout, the entrance hall introduces sitting room, formal dining/3rd bedroom (OFPs), 2 charming bedrooms & a stylish bathroom. The modern kitchen & light-filled living/dining room open to a north courtyard garden. Fully appointed throughout, there is nothing more to do but enjoy. Land 495sqm approx.

Auction

Saturday 15th February at 2.30pm

Inspect

Thursday 1-1.30pm & Saturday 3-3.30pm

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Contact

Madeline Kennedy 0411 873 913 Anna Perry 0434 212 271

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Office

1111 High Street Armadale 9822 9999

Web

www.17valleyparade-gleniris.com

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BALWYN NORTH 9 Jocelyn Avenue Offered for the first time since it was built, this charming and interesting architect designed split level home provides and excellent base for a contemporary makeover. Enjoying sweeping district views from its lofty position, it includes two large living rooms with room for dining, kitchen with garden views, three good sized bedrooms and a study, modernised bathroom and double garage. Quietly located near the Koonung Creek parklands and bike trail to the City, with easy access to Doncaster Shoppingtown, the Eastern freeway and a range of primary and secondary schools

Auction

Saturday 15th February at 11.30am

Inspect

Thursday & Saturday 12-12.30pm

Contact

Stephen Gough 0439 844 855 Tori McGregor 0400 633 992

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Office

266 Auburn Road Hawthorn 9822 9999

Web

www.9jocelynavenue-balwynnorth.com

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BALWYN 72a Yerrin Street The clean lines, striking half brick faĂ§ade and quality finishes defines this attractive 2-storey town residence in the Balwyn High zone featuring a spacious, flowing & light-filled interior, parquetry floors, formal living & dining room, superb family domain incorporating a laundry, stylish granite & S/S kitchen opening to a leafy northern courtyard with water feature. Whilst upstairs has a balcony, 3 double bedrooms with R/C air-conditioners, main/WIR & ensuite plus a family bathroom. Incls alarm, d/heating & evap cooling, rem/dble garage (I/A).

Auction

Saturday 15th February at 11.30am

Inspect

Thursday & Saturday 11.45-12.15pm

Contact

Hamish Tostevin 0408 004 766 Andrew Gibbons 0407 577 007

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Office

266 Auburn Road Hawthorn 9822 9999

Web

www.72ayerrinstreet-balwyn.com

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A5 | B3 | C2

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Tim Derham 0438 332 844 Kate Cusack 0438 334 374 Office 9864 5300

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Saturday 22nd February at 11.30am

View:

Thursday & Saturday 11.00-11.30am

24/7 View:

abercrombys.com.au

A Distinctive, Distinguished Armadale Address

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------This substantial Tudor influenced five bedroom residenceÂ´s elegance matches the effectiveness with which it meets family needs in a pivotal position from which High Street, Armadale station, trams and schools are all easily reached. Separate grand formal living and dining rooms and a large study/library lead to light filled family spaces and an open plan kitchen with walk in pantry. Classically comfortable, complemented by double garage.

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7 Pericles Court Sorrento

“Pericles” North facing sunshine with clean, simple lines and brilliant demarcation of family, formal and informal living areas. Downstairs, three spacious bedrooms and a zoned bathroom revolve around the open plan living area spilling to private outdoor entertaining area and sparkling self cleaning swimming pool. Upstairs is enlivened with big sky and tree top views, master bedroom suite, generous living space and a master chef centralised kitchen and dining area.

AUCTION Sunday 9th February at 12noon

0418 446 228 0400 513 216

kayburton.com.au

VIEW Saturday & Sunday 2 - 2.30pm

SURREY HILLS 3/6 Park Road

KEW 2/58 Fellows Street

Entry Level Designer Living

Single level villa, one of only four, walking distance to bus & Yarra River parklands. Comprising spacious living area, stunning kitchen, sunny courtyard, two bedrooms & two bathrooms. Also features polished timber floors, heating & cooling, double tandem garage & an extra car space. All the comforts of a home in a light & bright villa.

278 High Street, Kew

CALL Liz Jensen Jan Blaber

AUCTION

Saturday 15 February at 11 am

INSPECT

Thursday 12-12:30 pm &

CONTACT

Bruce Bonnett 0418 333 042 & John Cokalis 0411 184 124

Saturday 12-12:30 pm

9854 8888

mclaren.com.au

As new townhouse offers light filled living in a green & leafy locale. Comp: spacious living & dining with 2 courtyards, kitchen with SS appliances & granite bench tops. 2 generous bedrooms, (BIR’s) 2 ensuites plus balcony to main. Internal access to secure car space. Feat: timber floors, security entry with intercom plus alarm, reverse cycle A/C, tram & shops at your door.

Office: 72ADoncaster Road, Balwyn North 9859 9517

Auction: Open: Contact:

Sat 15th February at 11.00am Thur & Sat 11.00 - 11.30am Anthony Panayi 0402 911 117 Chris Ewart 0419 897 979

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THE HOME DIRECTORY AIR CONDITIONING

Landscaping Northcote Landscaping

We are qualified professionals who provide quality workmanship, we design and construct new landscapes or renovate existing, we offer a free consultation and quote service, so for any paving, decking, retaining walls, irrigation or planting call us now! Contact: Michael 0412 300 712 www.northcotelandscaping.com.au

RENOVATIONS BRAD

Specialising in New Home Building, Extensions, Renovations, Decking and Pergolas. Also offering General Carpentry. We are experts in all aspects of home renovation and can create ‘new’ bathrooms, kitchens and other rooms and facilities for you. DBU-11103. Contact: Brad 0408 446 887 www.buildwithbrad.com.au

Electrical Services J.L Hutt Electrical

Specialising in all electrical installations: Extensions/ Refurbishments, Stove/ Oven/Hot water repair, Switchboard upgrades, House Rewires, TV/Phone/ Data and Safety switches. Free quotes. 24 hour

service. Lic 17824. Contact: Jason 0411 300 772 www.jlhuttelectrical.com.au

Bin Hire Direct Bin Hire

Small skips from $130. Bobcat hire. Mixed and heavy loads accepted. Friendly and reliable service. Satisfaction guaranteed. 7 days. Contact: 0403 215 624 or 9364 2149

Blinds

Air Perfect Specialists in service and installation of domestic and commercial heating and cooling equipment. We aim to provide you with the best possible indoor environment. Our team service the greater Melbourne area and beyond. Contact: Stuart 0499 999 872. www.airperfect.com.au BATHROOMS Bathrooms ‘R’ Us

We do it all, from renovations and remodelling to plumbing and electrical, plastering, waterproofing and tiling. Contact us 24 hours, 7 days a week and we will happily assist. Call us now for a quote. Contact: 0423 676 555 or 9530 0422. yosi1@netspace.net.au

BATHROOM RENOVATIONS

Bracken Blinds specialises in designing quality window coverings for the home, office or builders/architects on time and within budget. Visit us at our showroom or let us come to you. Contact: 1300 884 838 or (03) 9882 3332 391 Camberwell Road, Camberwell www.brackenblinds.com.au

wanting to get rid of unwanted goods? Clean up with my help. Let me help you sell your unwanted goods and turn it into $$. We sell used furniture, kitchens, bathrooms and home decor. Contact: 0425 329 247. simonehayman@gmail.com

COURIER SERVICES Pack & Send Hawthorn

We provide total courier and freight delivery services and complete packaging solutions for customers in and around Hawthorn, Richmond. You can drop off your goods at our Service Centre or we can pick up from your door - it’s your choice. Our freight solutions include domestic, international and domestic deliveries. 469 Riversdale Road, Hawthorn East. Contact: 9813 4522. www.packsend.com.au/hawthorn

Escape to a beautiful bathroom with a complete design, build and project management from Melbourne’s smartest bathroom renovator. Guaranteed start and finish dates, or we pay you. Call for an award winning interior designer to visit you. 77 Salmon Street, Port Melbourne. Contact: 1300 662 838. www.smarterbathrooms.com.au

BIN HIRE Direct Bin Hire

Small skips from $130. Bobcat hire. Mixed & heavy loads accepted. Friendly and reliable service. Satisfaction guaranteed. Contact: 0403 215 624 or 9364 2149.

BLINDS A/P Shutters & Blinds Highest quality blinds and Timber Plantation Shutters at Melbourne’s best prices. Specialising in all other window furnishings including Holland Blinds, Sun Screens, Awnings, Venetians, Romans and Curtains. Contact: 9818 1133. www.ap-shutters.com Bracken Blinds & Shutters

Specialises in designing quality window coverings for the home, office or builders/architects on time and within budget. Showroom: 391 Camberwell Road, Camberwell, or let us come to you. Contact: 1300 884 838 or 9882 3332. www.brackenblinds.com.au

DECKING Deck Tech We provide a professional cleaning and sealing service for all timber decking, screening, paved areas and hardwood timber infills using high pressure cleaning and minimising chemicals where possible. We will return your tired surface to a natural looking, hard wearing one. Suitable for all domestic areas including pool surrounds. Contact: Simon Watkins 0414 248 346. info@decktech.com.au

Design & Renovations Tennille Joy Interiors Whether it be a full residential re-design, new build or simply a room that needs to be loved again, Tennille makes each space uniquely you. Tennille specialises in spatial planning, colour consultancy, bespoke curtains, blinds & shutters and furniture packages. Contact: 0407 889 818. www.tennillejoyinteriors.com.au

Electrical Services J.L Hutt Electrical Specialising in all electrical installations: Extensions/Refurbishments, Stove/Oven/Hot Water Repair, Switchboard upgrades, House Rewires, TV/Phone/Data, Safety switches. Free quotes. 24 hour service. Lic 17824. Contact: Jason 0411 300 772. www.jlhuttelectrical.com.au

Tree Doctor Matt’s Painting & Decorating

Personalised, highly efficient and motivated team. Free quotes, prompt service and high quality paint finish. Period to contemporary. Experienced porters paint applicator and specialist in wall paper hanging. We don’t just paint, we create. Contact: Matt 0418 384 620 or 9803 5102 www.mpainting.com.au

Frank Duke Tree Services

Being a third generation owner, the key to our success is complete customer satisfaction. Every client is important no matter the size of the job. Phone us for an individual assessment. Contact: Paul 9509 4768

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ELECTRICIAN Inlet Electrical Solutions

We do it all Local specialists for your lighting, LED, power, data, phone, TV, AV, switchboards, air-conditioning, supply and installation of solar systems and more. Free quotes. Guaranteed high quality service. No job too big or small. REC 23294. Contact: Patrick 0412 399 203. patrick@inletelectricalsolutions.com.au

FLOORING BA Floors Timber floor specialists. Sanding, polishing new/old timber floors, lay timber or floating boards, non toxic coating, re-coating and staining, dust free sanding repairs, master painting and tiling. Contact: Eric on 0402 691 089 or 9848 8712. GARDENING

Smarter Bathrooms

Painting Bracken Blinds & Shutters

CLUTTER RESCUE Total-E-Tailer Sold your home, renovating or

Summer 2014

Paradise Gardening We offer maintenance programs that are tailored to your garden’s individual requirements. From initial consultation our team is focused on delivering the results that will make your garden stand out. If you want a gardener that arrives on time and cleans up after themselves look no further! Services include: Garden maintenance, full garden clean up, tree lopping and pruning, instant lawn and more. Contact: 0418 566 241. www.paradisegardening.com.au GARDEN CONSULTATIONS Gardens By Glen 30+ years experience in all aspects of Horticulture and Plants. All areas of gardens covered; New Gardens, Maintenance, Renovation and Design. I can supply you with a tailored Garden Calendar for the up coming season. Pinpointing the “Must Do” jobs to keep your Garden at its best. Contact: 0408 456 988. gardensbyglen@gmail.com Town and Country Gardens

Personalised service including solving existing garden problems, plant health checks and revamping or establishing a new garden. Practical, professional advice and garden designs ensuring individual gardening needs are fulfilled. Call us, we come to you. Contact: 9822 9704.

Bathroom Renovations Smarter Bathrooms

Escape to a beautiful bathroom with a complete design, build and project management from Melbourne’s smartest bathroom renovator. Guaranteed start and finish dates, or we pay you. Call now for an award winning interior designer to visit you. Contact: 1300 662 838 Showroom 77 Salmon Street, Port Melbourne www.smarterbathrooms.com.au

THE HOME DIRECTORY Glass Insulation Solartech Glass Tinting

A new cost effective solution to reduce energy consumption in your home and office. In Winter, it reduces heat loss up to 25 percent through your windows and in Summer it rejects up to 57 percent of sun’s heat. Frosted and etched films will give you day and night privacy. Call for a free onsite consultation. Contact: Kim 9521 1339. www.solartechglass.com.au

KITCHEN RENOVATIONS Smarter Kitchens Live in the kitchen you love with a complete design, build and project management from Melbourne’s smartest kitchen renovator. Guaranteed start and finish dates, or we pay you. Call now for an award winning interior designer to visit you. Showroom: 77 Salmon Street, Port Melbourne. Contact: 1300 662 838. www.smarterkitchens.com.au

KITCHEN SPECIALISTS Zesta Kitchens Your perfect kitchen can be easy and affordable. Professional In-home design with quick delivery. Made in Melbourne with a 10 year guarantee. See our style online. Contact Nunawading: 8878 9555 Mt Waverley: 9543 5755 Richmond: 9429 7616 Cheltenham: 9584 4491 www.zestakitchens.com.au

LANDSCAPING Northcote Landscaping

Our services include complete landscape design and construction, renovate existing paving, decking, retaining walls, irrigation and planting. Call our qualified professionals, to receive personalised service and quality workmanship. For your free consultation and quotation Contact : Michael 0412 300 712. www.northcotelandscaping.com.auom.au

Spruce Landscaping

With the arrival of Spring it’s time to get your garden in order. We deliver gardening jobs such as clean ups and mowing lawns to hedging, paving, planting, pruning, weeding, irrigation, laying lawns, waste removal and more. Enjoy a well-presented garden adapted to your style and taste this season. Contact: Jared 0414 303 557. www.sprucelandscaping.com.au

Glass Tinting Solartech Glass Tinting

A cost effective solution to insulate the windows in your home and office resulting in reducing solar heat in summer and reducing heat loss in winter. Reduces glare, fading and blocks 99% UV radiation. One-way films give you privacy to enjoy the open view and light. Call for FREE quotes. Contact Kim 9521 1339 www.solartechglass.com.au

PAINTING Arthur Master Painting Service

We specialise in: Interior and exterior, domestic and commercial, roof painting, small plastering, driveways and paving. All work guaranteed. No job too big or small. Free quotes. Contact: Arthur 8707 2376 or 0419 147 020.

Matt’s Painting & Decorating Personalised, highly effcient & motivated team. Free quotes, prompt service & high quality paint finish. Experienced porters paint applicator & specialist in wall paper hanging. We don’t just paint, we create. Contact: Matt 0418 384 620. www.mpainting.com.au

RENOVATIONS Building Renovations and Design P/L We specialise in New Home Building, Extensions, Renovations, Decking and Pergolas and offer General Carpentry. Experts in all aspects of home renovation, we can create ‘new’ bathrooms, kitchens and other rooms and facilities for you. DBU-11103 Contact: Brad 0408 446 887. www.buildwithbrad.com.au

ROOF REPAIRS The Roof Dentist Our business is about maintaining a durable, dry and safe roof over your head. Tile & metal roof maintenance & replacement, guttering repairs, replacement and cleaning. Call us for a high quality and professional service. Contact: 0418 338 996 or 0419 473 156.

ROOF REPLACEMENTS Camberwell Potteries Roofing Pty Ltd We specialise in roof replacement for residential, body corporate and community projects. Re-roofing provides a cost-effective way to transform any tiled roof with a 50 year guarantee. Call us to arrange a free no obligation quotation. Contact: 0418 321 886 or 9889 4222. www.camberwellroofing.com.au

SHUTTERS A/P Shutters & Blind

Highest quality Timber Plantation Shutters at Melbourne’s best prices guaranteed. Also specialising in all other window furnishings including Awnings and Roller Blinds. Free, no obligation quotes: info@ap-shutters.com Contact: 9818 1133. www.ap-shutters.com

WARDROBES

Victorian Shutters & Shades Distributors of the Durafit® Shutter System. This premium product exceeds quality standards of most shutters available, providing peace of mind and a guarantee of quality. Also on offer an entire range of window furnishings. Showroom: 405 Canterbury Road, Surrey Hills. Contact: 9849 0355. www.vicshutters.com.au

TREE DOCTOR Frank Duke Total tree care, including reshaping or removals. Third-generation owner, 56 years experience. Complete customer satisfaction with individual assessment. Contact: Paul 9509 4768.

WARDROBES Almara Cabinets

Winners of the Australian Achievers’ Award. Customer-designed wardrobes, wall units, bookshelves, guaranteed quality. Renovations, our specialty. Visit our showroom: 145-147 Williams Road, Dandenong. Contact: 9793 8233. www.almara.com.au

Green-Isle Built-In-Robes Built in wardrobes and bookcases. High standard of work and expert advice. Reliability guaranteed. Contact: Michael 0407 731 801 or AH 9350 6362. WINDOW CLEANING Cam’s Window Cleaning Services Friendly reliable service. Obligation free quotes. Domestic and commercial. Cobwebs, screens and sills included. Over 15 years servicing Melbourne. All work guaranteed. All staff are police checked. Fully insured. Credit cards accepted. Contact: Cameron Freecall 1800 010 250 or 0419 501 025. cam@camswindowcleaning.com.au

WINDOW REPLACEMENTS WINDOWS 1 We specialise in the supply and installation of replacement windows and doors timber, aluminium or PVC. Our staff are fully qualified ensuring you of quality work. No job too small or too big. Member of MBA and HIA. To replace your old, tired, rotting windows please call us for a free, no obligation measure and quote. Contact: 9794 7913. www.windows1.net.au

Landscaping Green-Isle Built-In Robes

Built in wardrobes and bookcases. High standard of work and expert advice. Reliability guaranteed. Contact: Michael Clarke 0407 731 801 or AH 9350 6362

Spruce Landscaping

It’s time to get your garden in order. We deliver gardening jobs such as clean ups and mowing lawns to hedging, paving, planting, pruning, weeding, irrigation, laying lawns, waste removal and more. Enjoy a well-presented garden adapted to your style and taste. Contact: Jared 0414 303 557 www.sprucelandscaping.com.au

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Summer 2014 Garden Consultations Town and Country Gardens

Our personalised service includes solving existing garden problems, plant health checks and revamping or establishing a new garden. We offer professional and practical advice and garden designs to ensure your individual gardening needs are fulfilled. Call us, we come to you. Contact: 9822 9704

CLUTTER RESCUE Total-E-Tailer

Sold your home, renovating or wanting to get rid of unwanted goods? Clean up with my help. Let me help you sell your unwanted goods and turn it into $$$$. We sell used furniture, kitchens, bathrooms and home decor. Contact me to give you a free appraisal. Contact: 0425 329 247 simonehayman@gmail.com

Shutters A/P Shutters & Blinds

Highest quality Timber Plantation Shutters at Melbourne’s best prices guaranteed. Also specialising in all other window furnishings including Awnings and Roller Blinds. For a free, no obligation quote: Contact: 9818 1133 info@ap-shutters.com www.ap-shutters.com

Roofing The Roof Dentist

Pain free roof repairs. Servicing all roof types. Fast leak detection. Free on-site quote. Contact us today. Contact: Andrew 0418 338 996 or Garry 0419 473 156 www.roofdentist.com

Window Replacements WINDOWS 1

We specialise in the supply and installation of replacement windows and doors - timber, aluminium or PVC. Our staff are fully qualified ensuring quality work. No job too small or too big. Member of MBA and HIA. To replace your old, tired, rotting windows please call us for a free, no obligation measure and quote. Contact: 9794 7913 www.windows1.net.au

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