Wyndham Star Weekly - 14th May 2014

Mayors message

ItismygreatpleasuretoonceagainwelcometheWRICACareers Expo to Wyndham.

We’re very lucky to have an event of this size and quality held locally every year to help young people make important decisions regarding the kind of work they want to do, and how to get themselves the training, apprenticeships and education they need to get their dream career.

Moving from school to further education, training and employment is an exciting time in anyone’s life, but it can also be daunting if you don’t have the information you need to make the right choices.

This event is the third largest event of its type in Victoria and Wyndham City is proud to provide support and funding.

Wyndham City also plays a role in attracting new business investment into Wyndham, which can lead more local job creation and is actively involved in the WynBay Local Learning and Employment Network, which helps Wyndham’s young people access employment and works with providers to run employment and training programs for young people.

I’d like to congratulate Wyndham Hobsons Bay Careers Association for running this careers expo over the last 16 years and wish them the best of luck with this year’s event.

Bob Fairclough, Wyndham Mayor

More options for students

In the near future, a $23 million inter-professional health clinic at Victoria University’s Werribee Campus will enable student health professionals from nursing, psychology, dietetics, sport and active living and more, to learn and work together.

Victoria University is one of the proud sponsors of the WRICA Careers Expo, the leading careers forum for students and residents in the Wyndham and Hobsons Bay region.

As one of the fastest growing and youthful populations in Australia, Wyndham and Hobson’s

Bay students are able to make the most of an increasing array of education opportunities and employment skills training.

The University is investing in the region by employing nearly 200 staff at our Werribee Campus, and nearly 400 other Wyndham residents across our other campuses. It has also established leading-edge research activities in the area, especially in water technology. Research shows that the area’s Year 12 students study for a wide range of professions and interests, especially in arts, business, health and science.

Victoria University educates some 2000 Wyndham residents every year of all ages, across a wide range of courses. More than 1100 of these are vocational education students and 500 are aged 25 or older.

At Victoria University teaching staff aim to help students reach their goals,whether it be to climb the career ladder, enhance their skills, follow a passion, or study with an innovative research community.

Graduates are known for practical know-how that can only be gained outside the classroom.The University collaborates with a network of business and industry partners to enhance our curriculum and research.

It is also renowned for providing educational opportunities for a wide range of students,of all ages, cultures, socioeconomic backgrounds, and educational experience. www.vu.edu.au

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Council debt slammed

By Xavier Smerdon

A Wyndham councillor has warned that residents could be slugged with rate rises of up to 10 per cent if the council’s debt is raised to a record $55 million.

At a public meeting on Monday night, Heather Marcus was one of only two councillorstovoteagainstthedra budgetthat suggests borrowing another $15 million to help fund the capital works program, bringing the total amount borrowed to $55.06 million.

“We have never borrowed this amount of money ever before and this really concerns me,” Cr Marcus said. “I don’t want to put our people into a situation where, going down the track two to three years, we will have to put our rates up by 10 per cent to pay all these borrowings. We may need to borrow more each year. I’m sorry, but I’m not putting my ratepayers through this”.

But Wyndham corporate services director Steve Lambert said the council had secured a seven-year fixed interest rate for its $55 million

loan, meaning a rate increase of 10 per cent was not likely. Cr Marcus reiterated concerns raised by Cr Gautam Gupta, who said he did not see why rates should be raised by an average of 5.5 per cent when the CPI increase was only 2.75 per cent.

Cr Marie Brittan said the council could not afford to raise rates by any less than 5.5percent,andshedidnotthinkthesuggested increases in charges were too high.

“I think that once you own a house you know that there are ongoing costs,” she said. “We

have a hardship policy to support the people who are in genuine hardship.

“If we increased our rates by only CPI, as this council did for many years, we’d be getting further and further behind with your capital works.”

Cr Intaj Khan supported Cr Marcus by voting against the dra budget.

Wyndham residents have until June 10 to make submissions. For more information, visit wyndham.vic.gov.au.

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Mercy cash bid dashed

By Laura Michell

Patients will continue to languish on elective surgery waiting lists at Werribee Mercy Hospital a er its request for $85 million was ignored by the state government.

Mercy Health, which runs the hospital, submitted a business case asking for $85milliontobeincludedinlastTuesday’sstate budget for the operating theatres, an inpatient unit, a central sterile supply department and eight critical-care beds.

Nomoneywasallocatedtotheprojectdespite latest government health statistics revealing

a spike in the number of patients waiting for elective surgery at the hospital.

As of March 31, 668 patients were waiting for elective surgery at Werribee – up from 569. e statistics also revealed that the average waiting time was 42 days, although waiting times for ear, nose and throat surgery blew out to 85 days, with a 73-day wait for orthopedic surgery.

is is despite the number of surgeries performed at the hospital increasing to 836 between January and March, 2014 – up from 690 in the March, 2013, quarter.

Tarneit MP Tim Pallas labelled the

government’s failure to meet Mercy Health’s request as a “disgraceful snub”.

Mercy Health chief executive Stephen Cornelissen said the hospital needed the funding to help it better care for one of Australia’s fastest-growing regions.

“We believe that without expansion in services, the local community and the hospital will face significant challenges moving forward,” he said.

Before the Star Weekly went to print, Health Minister David Davis did not respond to questions about why Werribee Mercy had been overlooked for funding.

Early arrivals inspire a lot

When Stacey Kendall went to work on the morning of May 24, 2011, she never imagined that an hour later she would be in an operating theatre at Melbourne’s Royal Women’s Hospitaldeliveringhertwinsonsbyemergency caesarian.

Only 25 weeks and five days into her pregnancy, the Werribee mother thought she had more time to prepare. But Joshua and Owen didn’t want to wait.

Doctors told Stacey and her husband, Adrian, to prepare for the worst.

“ e paediatrician didn’t give them good odds on surviving or not having significant

disabilities,” Mrs Kendall said. “We still have the paperwork from our specialist that we received the next morning to prepare us for the worst.”

For the next 110 days, the Kendalls juggled running their business with visiting Joshua and Owen at the Royal Women’s Hospital and, later, the Royal Children’s Hospital, hoping they would beat the odds.

“All the stories I found were of sad endings,” Mrs Kendall said. “ at caused a fair bit of upset and depression, and that’s partly why I wanted to talk about what happened to us. I want to help other parents.”

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MrsKendallcreditstheLife’sLittleTreasures Foundation with helping her family through. e charity’s volunteers visit sick and premature babies in hospital, providing their families with support, friendship and information.

With Joshua and Owen turning three next Sunday, Mrs Kendall is urging other parents to support Life’s Little Treasures.

“ ey make a difference. ey are dear to our hearts,” she said.

More details: lifeslittletreasures.org.au

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Council knocks back extended hours bid

Carlton Football Club has been refused a permit to extend the opening hours of its Club Laverton hotel to 3am.

Hobsons Bay’s deputy mayor Colleen Gates said extended opening hours would be inconsistent with the council’s planning policies, whose aims include the prevention of alcohol and gambling-related issues. She said people couldtravelashortdistancetoWyndham hotels, which had longer opening hours.

“ e Laverton club is situated between three very similar late-night venues: Westside Taverner in Laverton North, the Phoenix Hotel in Point Cook, and Sanctuary Lakes Hotel in Point Cook,” Cr Gates said. “If these venues operated according to current permits, residents could potentially have 24-hour access to alcohol and gambling.

“For example, if Club Laverton and only Westside Taverner opened according to their current permit hours, Club Laverton has a permit to open at 7am with a variable closing times, the latest being 1am on ursday-Saturday, and Westside Taverner is open from 11am-7am every day.

“In addition, the Phoenix Hotel is already operating between 7am and 1am every day and Sanctuary Lakes Hotel from 7am-1am ursday to Saturday and 10am-12am Sunday to Wednesday.”

Gamblers in Hobsons Bay lost $47.2million last calendar year, compared with $51million in 2012.

Millers Inn Hotel in Altona North, open until 5am, recorded the highest expenditure in Hobsons Bay last year, raking in $13.9million. Seagulls Nest at Newport, open until 3am, recorded the next highest at $7million. Club Laverton was third on the list with $5.7million.

CrGatessaidvenueswithlateropening hours had been allowed to keep them under old planning regulations, which had now changed. “ ere are variations in terms of what each permit allows in line with the relevant regulations and changing community attitudes towards alcohol and gaming,” she said.

“Victorian government introduced planning controls in 2011 which enabled consideration of cumulative impacts of licensed premises.”

Spokesman for the licensee, Martin Shannon, said the Carlton Football Club was disappointed but respected the council’s decision.

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Alarm over Wyndham ‘ice’ spike

By Laura Michell

Drug abuse is on the rise in Wyndham, with newfiguresshowingasharpriseindrug-related ambulance call-outs.

e latest figures from alcohol and drug centre Turning Point reveal that the number of call-outs across Wyndham for crystal methamphetamine, commonly known as “ice”, almost doubled from 2011-12 to 2012-13.

Paramedics were called to 28 ice cases in the municipality last financial year, up 47 per cent from 19 cases in 2011-12.

Turning Point researcher Belinda Lloyd is calling for a community-wide approach to tackle the rise in ice-related call-outs.

“Government, health agencies, law enforcement, community groups, businesses and local residents must come together to address these issues and discuss possible solutions,” she said.

Wyndham’s only full-time alcohol and drug treatment service, Stepping Up, warns that crystal meth use has become so widespread that middle-aged and successful residents are turning to the drug.

New look for the lake

One of Wyndham’s biggest environmental assets is to receive a major faceli .

Dennis Family Corporation chief executive Peter Levinge revealed that Maor Lake –behindthesimilarlynamedManorLakesestate in Wyndham Vale – would be the subject of an overhaul.

“ is is another important milestone and further exciting news for the growing community at Manor Lakes,” Mr Levinge said.

“Manor Lake not only provides the source of the estate name, but also acts as the central point for connection to all present and future development within the Manor Lakes boundaries.

“ e various initiatives we plan to undertake in this project have been designed to capitalise on the lake reserve’s potential to take pride of place within the estate.”

A major part of the project will be the creation of a main park next to the lake and the

construction of a concrete path along the creek.

e other half of the redevelopment will be an extensive planting program involving about 20,000 new trees.

Mr Levinge said works had recently started and were expected to be completed before the end of this year.

“Our investment in this project will generate a significant natural asset for the whole Manor Lakes community,” he said. “ e planting program will attract further bird life and help provide a more sustainable ecology, while the new passive recreation areas will become a great attraction for local residents.”

Underthetermsofanagreementbetweenthe Dennis Family corporation, Melbourne Water and Wyndham council, the lake will transfer to Melbourne Water a er a two to three-year transitional period.

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e organisation said people who had not previously used drugs were taking ice, rapidly increasing the number of people using the drug.

Across Wyndham, there was a 44 per cent increaseincannabisandamphetamine-related call-outs, while incidences of analgesic abuse

rose 52 per cent. e municipality also recorded a spike in alcohol-related ambulance call-outs, from 208 to 250.

Dr Lloyd said people needed to be made aware of the physical and mental effects drugs can have, and their impact on families, friends and communities.

“We must continue to work hard to get the message out about what drugs can do to the individual as well as those close to them,” she said. “Whether it’s ice, alcohol or even prescription drugs, people need to be aware of the risks involved.”

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Danish party brewing

e Danes will invade Werribee’s Park Hotel next week to celebrate all things beer.

To mark Good Beer Week, the pub is playing host to Danish breweries, allowing their beers to take over its taps for a week.

e pub will also host two five-course degustation dinners, pairing traditional Danish cooking with the beers.

Operations manager Joey Rowlings said the pub decided to base the week around a Danish invasion to give customers “something different”.

“Being a pub, we don’t have the facilities to brew our own beer so we decided to do

something different,” he said. “Denmark is in the same situation as Australia, where cra beer is just taking off.”

e pub has been planning for Good Beer Week for eight months, using an import company to help it choose the beers to bring to Australia. ree of the breweries involved in the week have never previously had their beers poured in Australia.

Places are still available for the degustation dinner on May 21.

Details: theparkhotel.net.au

Budget focus on fitness, roads

By Laura Michell

Wyndham council plans to spend $108.79 milliononcapitalworksnextfinancialyear,but close to a third of the money will be spent on redeveloping two leisure centres.

e council has set aside $16.4 million for the Wyndham Leisure and Events Centre and $18 million for the Werribee Sports and Fitness Centre. Both redevelopments are already under way.

Close to $30 million will be spent on roads, with $2.49 million allocated for the reconstruction of Dohertys Road, between Fitzgerald Road and Alex Fraser Drive.

Other projects include the installation of energy-efficient globes in the municipality’s street lamps, at a cost of $2.5 million; a bridge overSkeletonCreek,Truganina($2.27million); and a library in Tarneit ($4.5 million).

Another $50,000 will be spent on a central Werribee car parking strategy, which will investigate the number of spaces available in the CBD, enforcement of time limits and effectiveness of parking fees.

Under the proposed budget, council fees and charges will rise by an average of 2.25 per cent. e municipal charge will increase $6.25 to $52.75, while garbage charges will rise by more than 3 per cent, to $259.

Cr Glenn Goodfellow said the proposed budget balanced demand for infrastructure and services with fiscal responsibility.

He said the capital works program included projects that would have ‘‘intergenerational benefits’’.

Mayor Bob Fairclough said there was ‘‘something for everyone’’, with the budget designed to meet the need for capital works and social development in the city.

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Mayor’s budget response was too so , writes Kevin Hillier

Safe is the word I would use to describe Bob Fairclough’s response to last week’s state budget, and I think we deserved more.

I believe we needed to rattle a few cages. Yes, the East West Link got funding. Yes, the RegionalRailLinkgotthego-ahead.Butbothof those are not specific western suburbs projects. We will have a new prep to year 9 school in Point Cook, and stage two of Truganina prep-9 is going ahead. Big deal.

Band-Aid solutions just don’t cut the mustard any more. It’s an election year, which makes it the perfect time to play hardball, and our mayor has missed the boat big time.

Take this quote as an example of the tone of the response: “ ere are specific projects requested by Wyndham City Council which don’tappeartohavebeenfundedinthisbudget, including duplication of Dohertys Road, Davis Creek Primary School and upgrades to Werribee Mercy Hospital.”

Either they have been funded or not, and to meekly address it in this way is not good enough for the ratepayers of Wyndham.

e tacit rebuking of the lack of specific funding for the East Werribee Employment Precinctwasalsoweak:“WyndhamCityhopes the state government will continue to invest new money into the development.”

Hope? Let’s just change the name of our city from Wyndham to Doormat and be done with it. Your thoughts are welcome.

Isn’t it always grand to see one of the major television channels lead the news with a story about our suburb. Last Saturday night, Channel 7 led with the hoons of Morris Road.

Not only did they have footage of the latenight burnouts at the Morris-Heaths roads intersection, but they had an interview with two blokes who claimed to be part of the group involved.

Well, I am sure their parents and friends would have been proud that they were on the television, justifying this totally unacceptable behaviour. I trust the local police take this to the next step. ey are not TV stars, they are

Letters to the editor

Hillier View (May 7)

Residents of Wyndham believe they have no power, that is the problem. Every one of us can make a huge difference to the world around us. But as a united force, we really can stop Wyndham from dying this slow death by overpopulation and state government exploitation. So, who do we stand behind? Who will inspire us to stand united? Who will say no to all their political bull? Is there really a true leader out there? Michael Young, via web

Budget ‘snub’

The state government should be embarrassed by the total neglect and disdain continually shown to the residents of Wyndham. This is so blatantly obvious in the latest budget released last week. What is with all the prep to year 9 schools? Another spending shortfall! Where do our students complete their education to year 12, or are they not worthy?

And, please, no more housing. Instead, fix the dilapidated schools, fix the disgraceful roads, fix the woeful transport. Infrastructure first, infrastructure now.

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Hard grind in shoes of Diggers

By Xavier Smerdon

e Kokoda Track is considered an extremely di cult walking challenge, but that didn’t stop two Wyndham students from tackling it head on.

Jaileigh Turner and Carlee Ferguson, of Hoppers Crossing Secondary College, were two of 17 students from across Wyndham who recently returned from walking the track.

About 10 months of training prepared them for the physical challenges of the 10-day trek, but nothing could prepare them for the mental challenges it presented.

Carlee said it took her ve days to discover the right approach.

‘‘ I just had to keep my head down and not look at every hill or puddle ’’

- Carlee Ferguson

“I realised I just had to keep my head down and not look at every hill or puddle that was coming next,” Carlee said.

“It’s crazy to think of how much I struggled compared to the people who did it during the war. I couldn’t imagine trying to do it if you were carrying ammo and being shot at.”

Jaileigh said she found that if she woke up with a positive attitude, the day of arduous walking would not be as di cult.

She said the experience had changed the way she looked at the world.

“It made me realise that to get through you need help from other people,” Jaileigh said.

For the nale to their life-changing experience, the girls attended an Anzac Day dawn service in Port Moresby.

Politics ‘hurting kids’

By Xavier Smerdon

e Napthine government has been accused of playing politics with the education of Wyndham students a er three schools that desperately need funding to x safety issues missed out in the state budget.

Tarneit Secondary College principal Michael Fawcett said he was still waiting on funding to nish the second stage of his school.

“ is is the third consecutive state budget that we’ve received absolutely nothing,” Mr Fawcett said.

“From my point of view, this was purely an election budget and because we are in a safe Labor seat we’ve been ignored.

‘‘ The parents of our students are extremely angry ’’ - Peter Devereux

“If we were a marginal seat, we probably would’ve got funding. I think that’s a clear example of playing politics with our kids’ education.”

Mr Fawcett said the school was only a third of the way to being completed and, as a result, some children in Tarneit would spend almost all their school lives learning out of portable classrooms.

TarneitP-9CollegeprincipalPeterDevereux, said that by the end of this year, up to 400 students at his school would be in portable classrooms.

“ e parents of our students are extremely angry that we’ve been overlooked again,” he said. “In reality, our kids will now spend another three to ve years in portables.

“ ese are barely satisfactory conditions … the real educational needs of our students are being usurped to win marginal seats.”

Werribee Secondary College missed out on funding despite being the rst school in Australia to submit an independent business case to the state government – in December, 2013 – requesting urgent funding of $7 million.

A spokesman for Education Minister Martin Dixon did not respond to allegations that schools in safe Coalition and marginal seats had been favored in the budget, but

rather blamed the situation on the previous Labor government.

“Labor’s so-called Victorian Schools Plan le us a $420 million school maintenance backlog, which we are now having to x,” the spokesman said.

“ ereareschoolswhosemaintenanceneeds are greater than the capital funding invested in them in over a decade of Labor.”

Money for a new Point Cook South Prep-9 school and $7 million for stage two of the Truganina P-9 was included in last week’s budget.

Briefs

Tarneit arrest for hit-and-run

Police have charged a Tarneit man after an alleged hit-and-run in Werribee last week. An 18-year-old man was arrested about 4pm on Tuesday, May 6.

He was charged with numerous traf c offences including conduct endangering life, failing to stop after a collision and driving in a dangerous manner. It is alleged he drove off after knocking a 13-year-old girl off her bike a day earlier.

Fireys cut crash man from car The Werribee Fire Brigade rescued a man after his car became airborne and smashed into trees on K Road, just past the entrace to Werribee Open Range Zoo, on May 11. Fire ghters used hydraulic cutters to free the man from his car after he had alerted nearby residents by continually pressing on his car horn. Police attended the accident and are investigating its cause. The driver was taken to the Royal Melbourne Hospital with serious injuries.

Mobiles nabbed in Laverton Laverton police are urging people to be vigilant when using their mobile phone in public, following a series of phone thefts in the area. Police have received reports of four incidents in which an unknown male on a mountain bike rode past victims and snatched their mobile phones. Anyone with information about the phone thefts is urged to phone Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

Dogs lead health kick

e Western Bulldogs have teamed up with health organisations to kick a goal for men’s health in the west.

SonsoftheWestisanAustralia- rstinitiative using football as a way to stop men being le behind when it comes to healthy living. e product of a partnership of English soccer powerhouse Liverpool, VicHealth and Macedon Ranges and North Western Melbourne Medicare Local, the 12-week programisintendedtohelpmen“livehealthier, eat healthier and drop a shirt size”.

Speaking at the program’s launch last Wednesday, Bulldogs president Peter Gordon said the battle to stay healthy and happy was important as men reached middle age.

“I am part of a generation of Melbourne men who grew up in part believing that going to the

football, having a pie, having a beer and sitting and watching those athletes was somehow a healthy sporting experience,” he said.

e message will be spread across the west by Bulldogs legends including Tony Liberatore (Team Maribyrnong), Brad Johnson (Team Hobsons Bay), Steve Kretiuk (Team Wyndham), Scott West (Team Brimbank) and Doug Hawkins (Team Melton, pictured).

Hawkins said if the late Ted Whitten had sought earlier treatment for prostate cancer, he might still be alive today.

“My role is to try and help these blokes get tter, healthier and happier.”

A men’s health expo will be held at Whitten Oval from 11am-3pm this Sunday.

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Tea to toast cancer help

Alana Rushworth dreams of one day becoming a medical research scientist and finding a cure for cancer.

In the meantime, the Hoppers Crossing girl, 9, is helping her mother Jo raise money for the Cancer Council at a Biggest Morning Tea.

Alana’s passion for cancer research began three years ago, when her mum had surgery to remove tumours from her right sinus cavity.

Doctors found Ms Rushworth’s cancer a er she spent six months battling ear and throat infections. Her cancer was so rare that she had to see four doctors before she was advised to have surgery. e operation took 10 hours, with doctors removing her cheekbone and eyesocket and using muscle from her leg and

a metal plate to rebuild her face. “ e night before my surgery I gave the Cancer Council a callbecauseIdidn’tknowwhatwouldhappen,’’

Ms Rushworth said. ‘‘I was scared I would wake up with half my face missing.”

Now in the clear, she wants to give back to those who helped her through the ordeal.

Ms Rushworth’s tea, on May 31, will coincide with a fund-raiser being run by Shaw ing Fitness. Owner Trent Shaw has pledged to donate$1foreverypersonwhoattendsaboxing training session in Point Cook’s Alamanda estate at 7.30am on May 31. e class will be followed by Ms Rushworth’s morning tea.

Laura Michell

Daryl’s stroke a life changer

By Laura Michell

To look at Daryl Clark, you would never know he had suffered a stroke last September.

e 67-year-old Hoppers Crossing retiree has no mobility problems or signs of facial weakness, a feat he credits to his regular participation in a Heart Foundation exercise program.

“When I had the stroke, I had no feeling down my le side … now you wouldn’t know I’d had a stroke,” Mr Clark says.

“[Joining Heartmoves] is the best thing I’ve ever done, to be honest.”

Heartmoves classes have been running in Wyndham since 2012 as part of the state and federal governments’ Healthy Together Wyndham program.

e city is one of 14 “at-risk” municipalities in Victoria taking part in the initiative.

AccordingtotheHeartFoundation,residents in Wyndham are 1.4 times more likely than the rest of Victoria to be hospitalised due to heart attack.

Between 2007-08 and 2011-12, there were five heart attacks for every 10,000 people in Wyndham, compared to two in the City of Melbourne and three each in Yarra and Port Phillip.

e classes provide people who have had strokes,havebeendiagnosedwithheartdisease or type 2 diabetes, are battling arthritis or who are overweight with a gentle exercise program to help keep them active. Classes are run at nine locations across Wyndham by specially trained instructors.

“Heartmoves isn’t a hard thing to do, but it’s something that gets you going and you do feel good when you’re finished,” Mr Clark said. “For anyone 60 and over, or people who’ve had a medical problem of some sort, it’s ideal.” A new Heartmoves class starts this month at Werribee’s Kelly Park Community Centre, with an information session on Friday at 9am. More details: experiencewyndham.com.au

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Taking care of business

Werribee businesses have united in an attempt to increase trade in the centre of town.

Werribee Chamber of Commerce president ToniaTribesaidseveralbusinesseswerejoining forces as part of a new VIP program. einitiativeis anextensionofthechamber’s Live Local, Love Local campaign, designed to encourage residents to shop in Wyndham in a bid to boost businesses and jobs.

Ms Tribe said about nine businesses were already on board.

“ e idea is to create a town-wide database, so that when people join up they can receive special discounts at their favourite stores,” she said.

“ is will be an ongoing program and we’re hoping the number of businesses involved will

grow so that the range of o ers available to people will grow, too.”

Ms Tribe, who owns Werribee’s Tonia T Boutique, says she hopes the new program will getpeopleexcitedaboutshoppinginWerribee’s CBD.

“We’re trying to create a sense of vibrancy in the town so that everyone knows what’s going on,” she said.

“Not only is it a chance for people to get special o ers at di erent shops, it’s also a promotional and networking avenue for the businesses.”

For more details, visit www.facebook.com/ werribeecitycentre.

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Food relief cupboard nearly bare

By Xavier Smerdon

A program that has helped more than 6000 struggling Wyndham residents put food on the table in the past year is expected to run out of funding by the end of this month.

UnitingCare Werribee Support and Housing deputy chief executive Sue Moger said the group’s emergency relief program helped people with no disposable incomes provide for their families.

“ e impact of not having adequate income to meet basic living needs is enormous

Spreading the warmth

Manor Lakes College students, including Zoe and Khloe (pictured), are doing their bit to help homeless people in Wyndham.

Fifteen of the school’s foundation Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning students are running a blanket drive as part of their studies. They’re urging the community to donate blankets to the school; they will then be passed on to Werribee’s Salvation Army, which will give them to homeless people in the local area. Donations can be made until May 30. More details: 9741 4202.

for individuals, couples or families,” Ms Moger said. “Social isolation and loneliness, depression, other health issues and family breakdown are becoming more common challenges for people battling poverty.”

Ms Moger said that in the past year, working on a budget of $192,525, WSH was able to support between 3700 and 4000 households or 6000 individuals.

But this could all end in a few short weeks.

“[We] are gravely concerned. Due to the increased demand on our service we estimate this funding will run out by the end of May

and our deficit will grow bigger and bigger,” she said.

“At this stage, no one knows how much funding will be received for the next year.”

e emergency relief program is paid for solely by the federal government.

A spokesman for the Department of Social Services said the government was spending $115 million to reinstate the National Partnership Agreement on Homelessness for service delivery for another year, to be matched by states and territories.

“ is significant investment will enable

critical homelessness initiatives to continue to support Australia’s most vulnerable people, providing much needed certainty for homelessness service providers,” the spokesman said.

“It will be up to the states and territories to allocate funding to homelessness service providers in 2014-15 under the agreement.

“All other funding decisions, such as emergency relief funding, will be made in the federal budget.

“ e government is working to ensure there is certainty as soon as possible.”

Plaza’s books stay open

By Xavier Smerdon

Wyndham bookworms are being reminded they can still get a healthy dose of reading material as the Werribee Plaza Library will remain open during the shopping centre’s redevelopment.

Werribee Plaza is undergoing a $370 million makeover that will include a change of name to Paci c Werribee.

Although there is currently a reduction in the number of car parks, the library’s operating hourswillremainthesameduringconstruction

works. As part of the redevelopment, the library will be relocated into a new building in early 2015.

Cr Heather Marcus said the works would be worth the wait.

“Once complete, the library will feature new and upgraded facilities, including a quiet study room – perfect for those seeking a peaceful place to do homework or prepare for exams,” Cr Marcus said.

“ e new library will be ideally located for young people, in the entertainment precinct at the new plaza on the rst level.

“ ese works will continue in the coming months … people should consider coming to the library during quieter times and be patient when looking for car parking.

“Patrons are also encouraged to visit one of our other branches in the Werribee City Centre, Wyndham Vale or Point Cook.”

Cr Marcus said residents would be kept up to date with any changes to the library’s hours through the council’s website and Facebook page.

For more information, visit www.wyndham. vic.gov.au/libraries or call 9748 9333.

Retiring at Rose Grange has attracted so much attention that we’ve extended the village.

A release event you must not miss.

Beautifully designed and at the forefront of retirement living, Rose Grange continues to exceed expectations with its latest stage release. Designed to offer everything retirees are looking for, residents of these beautifully finished units enjoy village amenities such as a swimming pool, health and beauty facilities, bowling green and more. With Wyndham Plaza, Hogan’s Corner, the vast Werribee Plaza and cinemas just minutes away Rose Grange is the perfect place to call home.

You’re invited.

We’d love to see you at our Open Day release event on Saturday 24th May from 12 pm - 2 pm.

2 BEDROOM UNITS FROM $275,000*

You’re welcome to come and tour the village and view our brand new display unit. Feel free to take a look around the pool, craft area and veggie garden while we introduce you to some of our residents. We’ll be serving a light lunch and you can hear first hand about the lifestyle residents enjoy at Rose Grange. We look forward to seeing you at 83 Kulin Drive (cnr Leakes Road), Tarneit.

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Autumn

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Hooked on river health

By Xavier Smerdon

A

fishing competition with a much bigger agenda than seeing who can catch the biggest fish will be held in Werribee this weekend.

Melbourne Water will host its annual Catch a Carp Day at Wyndham Park on Sunday, with prizes awarded for the biggest haul and the heaviest carp landed.

Waterwatch co-ordinator Richard Akers said while the free event was a way for families to have a fun day out, there was also an important environmental message.

“Carp are one of the many invasive species that are threatening our local waterways by competing with local species and muddying the water,” Mr Akers said.

“Catch a Carp Day helps to highlight those threats and teach the community more about them, while enjoying a bit of fishing.”

Mr Akers said the event was part of a range of river health activities Melbourne Water was undertaking along the Werribee River, including weed management, revegetation and environmental water releases.

“ ese activities will create better habitats for the fish, bugs and platypus that call the river home, and will also make it a nicer place for the community to enjoy,” he said.

Mr Akers said catching carp was just one way in which people could help clean up the river.

“It’s really important that people take their litter home with them if they come for a visit by the river,” he said.

“But we also need to realise that our actions at home, like pouring chemicals down the drain or littering on the streets, has a big impact on our rivers and creeks,” he said.

Registrations open 7am. For more details, phone 131 722 or visit www.melbournewater. com.au.

Safety drive for schools

Secondary schools in Melbourne’s west are being urged to embrace a program that aims to drive down the number of young people killed in car crashes.

e RoadSafe Westgate Community Road Safety Council is working to cut road fatalities and serious injuries caused by car crashes in Hobsons Bay, Maribyrnong, Melton and Wyndham.

Chairman Jim Giddings said young drivers continued to be the most at-risk people on the west’s roads. “Young drivers comprise a small proportionoflicenseddriversyetaresubstantially more involved and over-represented in road crashes,fatalitiesandinjuriesthanotherdrivers,” MrGiddingssaid.“Immediatelya erobtaining their licence, they are at the greatest risk.”

– Fit2Drive and Looking A er Our Mates. He said both programs were endorsed by VicRoads and the TAC and were delivered in a school environment. But he said not all schools had taken up the option to deliver either of the programs to their students.

“We still have a handful of secondary colleges that have yet accepted the challenge of participating,” he said.

e Victorian Community Road Safety Partnership Program has provided funding to support RoadSafe Westgate in addressing road safety issues throughout the west.

For more details on Fit2Drive, call Gavin MacDonald on 0405 456 496. For more details on Looking A er Our Mates, phone Mark Stone on 0409 384 619.

Mr Giddings said RoadSafe Westgate was running two programs aimed at young drivers

YOU’RE INVITED TO ATTEND WYNDHAM’S FIRST

LOCAL COMMUNITY NIGHT

Come along and to get to know your local community!

It’s an opportunity to discuss the stresses of modern life in a relaxed atmosphere and hear from experienced guest speakers.

Where: Wyndhamvale Football Club

Corner of McGrath and Black Forest Rds, WyndhamVale

When: June, 21, 2014

Time: 8.00PM – 12AM

Door Prizes

Finger food provided - Drinks at bar prices

Guest Speakers:

Mayor Of Wyndham – Cr Bob Fairclough

Australian Netball representative - Eloise Southby

local Medical Professional - Dr Joe Garra Reclink Representative- Luke Wenlock

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Home res burn for Ravy

By Laura Michell

Ravy Leang-Slattery knows the di erence an education can make to children living in Cambodia’s poorest province, Prey Veng.

As a child growing up in the area, Ms Leang-Slattery watched her mother make endlesssacri cesandsellallherchickenssoher daughter could attend school in the country’s capital, Phnom Penh.

Her sacri ces and the help of charities allowed Ms Leang-Slattery to get an education, learn English and eventually go to university.

Now living in Hoppers Crossing with her husband, Wayne Slattery, Ms Leang-Slattery is hoping to help other children achieve their goals. e Slatterys have set up a trust to build and fund a school in Prey Veng. It will give 200 students the opportunity to learn English and computer skills, giving them a chance to secure jobs in Phnom Penh.

Without the extra education, they would be forced to work on their families’ farms, which Mr Slattery says are getting too small to be viable. “ ere are no chances for students to get training in English and computer skills. is could help them get employment in the city.”

e trust needs to raise $30,000 to fund the school, which Mr Slattery hopes to open next year. ecouplehaveboughtlandfortheschool and will travel to Cambodia in July to start the building process. ey have been working on the project for about 18 months.

To help raise the funds to build and open the school, Mr Slattery has organised a trivia and auction night with the help of Altona North Bowls Club. e event is on June 28, from 6.30pm. Tickets cost $25 and provide a two-course meal, an auction and live entertainment. To attend or donate auction items, call Mr Slattery on 0408 583 723.

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FROM THE ARCHIVES

As Star Weekly becomes the future, Laura Michell looks back through the pages of our predecessor, the Werribee Banner

40 years ago

Hitting the headlines on May 15, 1974

Plans by Melton Sewerage Authority to construct a large sewage treatment works adjacent to the Werribee River a short distance upstream from Cobbledicks Ford are seen by Werribee Shire Council as a threat to the river.

30 years ago

May 16, 1984

Werribee Shire Council has lent its support “in principle” to relocating the Newmarket Saleyards in Werribee Shire. Shire president Cr John Gibbons said in a press release many appropriate sites existed. He said Werribee was “ideal”.

20 years ago

May 11, 1994

Werribee Sports and Community Club has slammed recent reports that its proposed $1.5 million redevelopment of the neglected CentenaryHallbuildingwouldbeunprofitable.

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

WANT YOUR EVENT LISTED? Community Calendar is made available free of charge to not-for-profit organisations to keep the public informed of special events and activities. Send item details to Star Weekly Community Calendar, 12 Howes Street, Airport West, or email to communitycalendar@starweekly.com.au. Deadline for copy and announcements is noon Tuesday.

Anger management

A six-week course for men at Laverton Community Centre and Neighbourhood House will provide tips for controlling anger. Participants will discuss reasons for anger and why it is a problem; mentors will explain exercises to help manage the anger. From 6.30pm tomorrow. Cost: $100.

Ԃ reception@lcis.org.au

Stamp out homophobia

Wyndham council’s International Day Against Homophobia celebration will be at the civic centre from 1.30-3pm this Friday. Included will be stories from the gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, intersex and queer community and the raising of a rainbow flag.

Ԃ 9742 0777

Charity tennis match

Show your support for cancer research by taking part in Werribee Central Tennis Club’s annual women’s “cuppa for cancer” round-robin event. The doubles competition, for players of all abilities, is on May 22 from 9.30am at the club’s Shaws Road courts. Entry: $5.

Ԃ 0438 329 435

Support group

The Werribee and Districts Cancer Support Group meets on the third Tuesday of every month, offering help and advice to cancer patients, their carers, family and friends. The next meeting is on May 20.

Ԃ 0418 587 086

Fight animal cruelty

Grab your pooch and head to Wyndham Vale’s Presidents Park for the annual RSPCA Million Paws Walk. The walk, from 10am this Sunday, will raise money to fight animal cruelty and help animals being cared for by the RSPCA.

Ԃ millionpawswalk.com.au/victoria

Broadband for seniors

Werribee Men’s Shed is looking for volunteer trainers to teach seniors how to use computers. It’s an introductory course, covering basic Windows, Word, email and internet use. Tutors need to be available for

half a day every week.

Ԃ james@werribeemensshed.org.au or 8742 6448

Craft group

Wyndham Patchwork meets at Manor Lakes Community Centre on the second Saturday of each month, 11.30am-3.30pm. A “sit and sew” day is held on the fourth Saturday of the month, 9.30am to 3.30pm. Cost: $4.

Ԃ 9748 6887

Free fitness sessions

Take part in free community fitness clubs and walking groups at the Grange Community Centre, 160 Hogans Road, Hoppers Crossing, every Monday and Tuesday from 6.30pm. Saturday morning classes coming soon.

Ԃ 0402 729 930

Wyndham over 50s club

Are you a Wyndham resident aged over 50? Then head down to Iramoo Community Centre, Wyndham Vale, on Mondays from 10am-2.30pm and join the Wyndham over50s club.

Ԃ 0418 943 561

Morning tea

Drop in to Quantin Binnah Community Centre in Werribee for a “biggest morning tea” and help raise money for the Cancer Council. The morning tea is on May 21 at the centre’s Cafe QB and costs $5.

Ԃ 9742 5040

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To enter, visit winthisnow.com.au and follow the prompts. Entries close on Sunday at 11.59pm and will be drawn next day at 10am (Melbourne local time) at the offices of MMP Group, 214 Park Street, South Melbourne, VIC 3205. Winners will be notified in writing and their names published at winthisnow. com.au. Terms and conditions are available at this site.

Hoppers Crossing Secondary College

2 Fraser Street, Hoppers Crossing 9974 7777

IIt is reassuring for Wyndham families to know that the principal at their local college brings years of experience and a genuine passion for the students to the position.

Hoppers Crossing Secondary College principal Wayne Terrill taught various subjects at different year levels and spent time getting to know the students before taking on the pivotal role.

“I have been a career adviser, camps coordinator, sport coordinator, head of the PE and health department, coordinator for year 7-10 and assistant principal,” he says.

“I’ve been meeting and learning about our students since 1984.

“We now have about 1390 students, and wonderful facilities including a $2 million science centre; international leadership programs; and recently refurbished facilities such as the trade wing, basketball and tennis courts.”

For the past 30 years, the college has combined an academic and trade-orientated curriculum including VCE, VCAL, VET programs and tertiary enhancement studies provided through Melbourne and Monash universities.

The college provides tailored curriculums to individual students.

Students are also given opportunities to develop leadership skills through programs such as Youth Parliament, United Nations mock conventions and international learning experiences to the US, Italy and China.

A cyber safety forum was hosted by Mr Terrill and delivered by guest speakers from internet safety program organisation ThinkUKnow at the school last night. Forums like this are regularly held for Mr Terrill to maintain a strong connection with the parents of both the College and wider community.

An open day will be held on May 21, with tours from 9am and 6pm followed by an information session at 7pm.

To register your attendance at the open day, email pr@hopcross.vic.edu.au or phone the college.

Hoppers Crossing Secondary College is at 2 Fraser Street, Hoppers Crossing. Call 9974 7777 or email hoppers.crossing.sc@edumail.vic.gov.au for more information. www.hopcross.vic.edu.au

MacKillop College

Russell St, Werribee 8734 5200

Gospel values are bringing out the best in students at school and in their private lives at MacKillop College.

The school community at MacKillop College strives to encourage individuals to reach their full potential as lifelong learners - a philosophy

Principal Rory Kennedy takes to heart.

MacKillop is a Catholic co-educational secondary College named after Mary MacKillop, co-founder of the congregation of the Sisters of St. Joseph of the Sacred Heart.

Inspired by Saint Mary of the Cross MacKillop, students at the College are encouraged to participate in a spirit of cooperation and to develop a joy of lifelong learning.

Staff provide an innovative, challenging and collaborative learning and teaching environment in a rapidly evolving society.

The College celebrates 45 years of Catholic education in Werribee and the Catholic ethos of the school underpins curriculum and personal interactions. Each student is supported in their individual journey to exceed their potential and to develop personal integrity and independence.

Mr Kennedy says MacKillop endeavours to provide an outstanding education that integrates faith, life and culture.

“The College pursues excellence in learning and teaching to support the vision of Catholic education in the development of the whole person, founded upon gospel values. The MacKillop community strives to follow in the footsteps of St Mary of the Cross MacKillop.

We are so proud of who she was and still is to us.”

He strives to ensure that his leadership style is in accordance with the mission of the Church.

“Our vision statement is ‘Celebrating all life, challenging all people, dreaming the new day.’

I lead the MacKillop Community in accordance with the our vision and mission statements which encompass pastoral care and faith development, and I also lead the planning of the financial and future objectives of the College.

“I am a representative of the Catholic archdiocese of Melbourne with a belief in and commitment to, Catholic education animated by the charism of St Mary of the Cross MacKillop and our Josephite tradition,” Mr Kennedy says.

Mr Kennedy has been with MacKillop for almost 30 years and says

pastoral care is at the forefront at the College.

“Parents are looking for a place that’s safe and where there’s a joy of learning. We are known for being that place. We have a beautiful environment with state-of-the-art facilities where a major emphasis is placed on digital contemporary learning strategies; the College is incredibly ICT savvy.”

The pathways available to senior students continues to diversify with the introduction of Sports Education and Development Australlia Program (SEDA) which is a community based program.

Senior students are offered an impressive array of more than 40 VCE subjects with alternative pathways through VCAL and VET certificates.

In 2014, the College introduced the Trade Training Development Program Certificate II in Engineering Studies Mechanical and Fabrication Streams as another pathway for our senior students.

Some of the programs offered have been designed to foster close links with the local community and to raise awareness of local, national and international citizenship and responsibility.

The Individual Needs Program offers a contemporary Gifted and Talented curriculum and support to students who experience learning difficulties.

Visions for future development include the building of a College Chapel to nurture education in faith and additional learning spaces to expand and complement the existing facilities.

MacKillop College is at Russell St, Werribee. Call 8734 5200 for more information. www.mackillop.vic.edu.au

Thomas Carr College

35 Thomas Carr Drive, Tarneit 8734 2444

Aclose knit community spirit has transformed Thomas Carr College from a small school with humble beginnings into one of the prominent Colleges in the western suburbs.

Thomas Carr College principal Dr Andrew Watson was appointed as the third principal of the college in 2011, following founding principal Paul D’Astoli and Bruce Runnalls. He was principal of Mercy Regional College in Camperdown for six years prior to his appointment.

“As the principal of a school you have the responsibility to encourage all members of the school community to work to the best of their abilities, to realise their potential and strive for equality and excellence. It is also important to provide a learning culture that enables students to experience success within a safe and healthy environment,” he says.

Thomas Carr College was established just 18 years ago but its heritage spans 169 years. In 1997 there were 72 Year 7 students at a temporary site in Tarneit Road before moving to its permanent site the next year. Classes began in portables with donated equipment and these students went on to complete the College’s first VCE classes in 2002.

Now 1200 students are enrolled.

A holistic approach to education is central to the school’s philosophy. As a Catholic School, teachers aim to educate students to have an appreciation of the spiritual as well as the intellectual and physical aspects of their lives, Watson says.

“My vision for Thomas Carr College seeks to improve learning and teaching, developing the use of technology across all areas of the College and further developing the College through the implementation of the $22 million capital development plan for the next 10 years,” Watson says.

In the spirit of Archbishop Thomas Carr, young men and women are encouraged to strive for excellence according to their individual gifts and are challenged to pursue justice in our world.

“The reason for my desire to become a principal was to be able to have the ability to influence, implement and develop policies and programs which will lead to the development of quality learning and teaching experiences and the provision of pastoral care that nurtures the dignity of each student.”

Thomas Carr College is at 35 Thomas Carr Drive, Tarneit. Call 8734 2444 for more information.

www.thomascarr.vic.edu.au

Shaws Road, Werribee VIC 3030

Phone: 03 9741 4911

Fax: 03 9741 9367

www.wyndhamcentralsc.vic.edu.au

YEAR 7 – 2015

preferences with your Primary School

MASTER PLAN UPDATE

In conjunction with the new educational program the College

Master Plan. This will provide an outstanding set of facilities in every learning area for all students along with the active/ passive landscaping plan for the school grounds by the end of result of the allocation of the

Trade Training Centre facilities in electro-technology.

Wyndham Central College proudly introduces the AVID Program

achievement gap by preparing all students for University readiness and success in a global society.

Enrolments for 2015 are now open School tours are now available

Please contact school reception to book a school tour

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do science and the number 70 have in common?

ey’re both part of this year’s Victorian Education Week, which is being celebrated with a science theme in its 70th year.

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Kookaburra Avenue

Werribee, Victoria 3030

Telephone: 9741 4549

Email: wyndham.park.ps@edumail.vic.gov.au

Website: http://www.wyndhamparkps.vic.gov.au

Year 9 and 10, 2015 Entry

A special program for students who have a desire to excel. It features:

• A challenging Academic Curriculum

• Full participation in the Arts, Sport and Technology

• A wide range of co-curricular activities

• An advanced Instrumental Music Program

• An extended Language Program

• A group of supportive and highly motivated peers

• Outstanding Year 12 results

• Exceptional student achievements Applications for Years 9 & 10 open 1 August 2014.

For further information please contact the College

From May 18 to 24, hundreds of schools will join in the week-long event through open days, exhibitions and themed class activities.

Free events will give thousands of students a chance to experience tourism, education and cultural activities hosted by museums, galleries, libraries, zoos, farms, universities and performance groups throughout Victoria. e events will include:

Ԃ e Victorian Space Science Engineering Centre’s school outreach program “Rock ID Parade” for year 7-8 students;

• Traditional values are allied with innovative teaching and learning

• The importance of hard work, application and perseverance is emphasised

• Respect for individuals is promoted as we work and learn together

• The curriculum structure challenges learners at all levels

• There is a global perspective with an appreciation for diversity

• A supportive environment, enhances student abilities and promotes confidence and high personal standards

Ԃ BioLab: Victorian BioScience Education Centre’s “ e Stem of Surfing” event in Belmont for year 10 students, allowing them to explore the world of surfing;

Ԃ Baker IDI Heart and Diabetes Institute in Melbourne will host an exhibition with photographs by years 7-9 students; and Ԃ e National Wool Museum in Geelong will host “Sticky Stinky Geelong”, an exploration of the history and science of sheep by-products. For more information about free events and to book visit www.education.vic.gov.au/about/ events/Pages/edweek2014calendar.aspx

Our students choose the Program which best suits their interests and learning styles.

The IB Program aims to develop internationally minded people and the Diploma is accepted by universities in Australia and throughout the world.

ENQUIRIES FOR 2015 IB ENROLMENT

Enrolment enquiries and applications for 2015 are now open.

An Information Night will be held on Wednesday, 18 June at 7.00pm at the College.

For further Information and Application pack call and speak with the IB Co-ordinator.

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KURUNJANG

26MacdougalStreet

LocatedinthesoughtafterThoroughbredEstatein Kurunjang.Enjoytheserenesurroundsgivingyou theopportunitytoliveinapeaceful&picturesque environment.Closetonumerousprimaryschools &secondarycolleges&withincloseproximityto WoodgroveShoppingCentre.Closetoallamenities &publictransport.Thisflatlargeblock,setamongst qualityhomes,isideallysuitedforbuyerslookingtoup size&buildtheirdreamhomewithplentyof roomto move,footpath&crossoveralreadyconstructed,this blockis readytobuildonnow.Inquiretoday!

PRICE: Offersover$230000

CONTACT: KevinMizzi0477101027

ROCKBANK

PRICE: $250000

CONTACT: MarnieRoberts0408367719

EDENHOPE

Edenhopeistheadministrativehubofthe West Wimmera.BuiltonthebanksofLake Wallace,itisa thrivingdistrictwithapopulationofaround1000. You willbefascinatedwithEdenhopeandthesurrounding areaswhicharedottedwithchainsofwetlands,lakes andmajesticRedGums.Lake Wallacehasbeen knownforgreatfishingfrombankorboatandis stockedwithRedfinand Trout.Don’tmissout!!

PRICE: $200000

CONTACT: MarnieRoberts0408367719

Approx.7.5acres(approx.)inUGZ.UnderPSP1080 &draftframeworkstructureplansuggestswillsuit residentiallots(STPA)innearfuture30kms(approx.) fromMelbourneCBDand24kms(approx.)to MelbourneAirport.Closeproximitytoschools,parks, shopping,train&localamenities.

A3bedhomecurrentlyissituatedonthisland.

276-288SinclairsRoad CONTACT: KevinMizzi0477101027

TheBluestonestorybeginsatthefoothillsofthe statuesque You Yangs.Thelatestchapterinthe historyoftheSunlandGroup,Bluestonebringsa reneweddesignfocustourbanlivinginthevibrant growthcorridorofWyndham Vale,just35kilometres westofMelbourne.Thisinnovativecommunitydelivers space,sustainabilityandserenityinalocationrichwith naturalbeautyandfulllifestylefacilitiesrightatyour doorstep.Thishomehas4bedrooms,2bathrooms, alargefamily/mealsarea,alfrescoandadoublecar garageandboastsallthatanewfamilyneedsina newhomeandwithallofthefullturnkeyinclusions weoffer,allyouneedtoworryaboutitmovingin, everythingelseistakencareof.*$2000Cashback payablewithin30daysofsettlement.

PRICE: $341750

High and handsome, this Georgian-inspired double-storey has an imposing street presence enhanced by semi-formal gardens of trimmed hedges and shrubs and coloured stencilled-concrete paths.

The entry hall, with glossy oor tiles, has a touch of grandeur with a carpeted staircase heading up top.

To the right is an open carpeted lounge room, the place for entertaining guests.

Family downtime zones include a rumpus room and an upstairs living space, while a study (or fth bedroom) caters for home and of ce work.

Next to a family-meals area, the all-white with neutral accents kitchen is well

equipped, with a gas cooktop, wall oven, walk-in pantry and a preparation bench. The sense of space found here exempli es that feeling throughout.

Upstairs bedrooms include three with built-in wardrobes; the main has a retreat zone, a walk-in wardrobe and an en suite. Some of the extras are evaporative

cooling, ducted heating, intercom, alarm, security camera and window shutters. The property of about 528 square metres, in Knightsbridge estate, has a lock-up double garage with back roller door, and a garden shed.

It’s close to parks, Tarneit West shopping centre and schools.

You Will Be Amazed With What’s On Offer - All On 1346m2!

This sensational property in the lovely Derrimut Heath Estate is sure to impress with the long list of appointments on offer. Presenting 4 fitted bedrooms, master with ensuite, formal lounge and dining, spacious tiled meals area, enormous outdoor entertaining area, 4-car powered garage with rear access and large side access for a caravan, boat and trailer. Inside the home, gas heating, air conditioner, security shutters, gas cooking, and outdoors a gigantic solar heated inground pool with granite paving surrounding, inground heated spa, your own private rock-heated sauna, mature landscaped gardens and tonnes of space for whatever the family desires. A quiet court location yet nearby to shopping, schools, child care and public transport, you need to inspect this beautiful establishment to appreciate what’s on offer!

1750m2 On The River

Peace & seclusion, away from the hustle & bustle of a busy life with the person fortunate enough to purchase this property will enjoy a lifestyle that most of us can only aspire to. Set amongst beautifully established surroundings in the River Sanctuary Estate, native matured gardens & neighbouring the lovely bike trails/walking tracks along Werribee River on a whopping 1750m2 allotment with almost no restrictions, so the possibilities are endless. Options are a plenty with the home offering 3 BRs with BIRs & the master boasts a spa ensuite. The smart floor plan features a kitchen that overlooks a large meals area with 2 separate living areas with heaps of natural light & an outdoor patio that provides a peaceful setting. Further highlights include ducted heating, dishwasher & double carport. Once more, lifestyle is what this home is about with access to walking paths & the Werribee River.

A Great Place To Call Home

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pergola, landscaped gardens, double garage & plenty of OSP for boats & caravans, all on 644m2 approx.

Resort Style Family Living In Cambridge This wonderful family home on 780m2 approx, with side and a simple stroll to the Werribee Plaza retail hub! Comprising 4 bedrooms, master with walk-in robes and ensuite, formal lounge and dining, theatre room, feature packed Tasmanian Oak timber kitchen adjoining an informal meals room. Complete with ducted heating and cooling, and 1.5Kw solar energy system. Outdoors, a large covered pergola overlooking the inground heated pool, perfect for those hot days.

Little River 70 Regent Street

Stunning 5 Acres - This One’s A Cracker!

What an unbelievable opportunity to secure a dream lifestyle… 5 acres of pristine land to build your dream home.

Currently housing between 350 - 400 olive trees each with their own sprinkler running off a 3-phase pump, 100,000L water tank storage, massive oversized 3-phase powered garage/ workshop, & the services available to the property are electricity & very rare to find TOWN WATER.

Private Sale Offers over $500,000 Inspect By appointment

Spacious 3 Bedroom Positioned Perfectly!

Opportunity knocks with this fantastic first home, investment opportunity or a well suited property for a low maintenance lifestyle. Centrally positioned, walk to public transport, schools, childcare, parklands, bike trails, walking tracks, Skeleton Creek and shops. Three fitted bedrooms, ensuite and walk-in robe to master, lounge, neat kitchen/meals area, single lock-up garage, a great sized paved pergola area, ducted heating and split system air conditioner.

Extraordinary Location & Tonnes Of Space!

Seton740m2 approxis this stunning property presenting 3 fitted bedrooms, central bathroom, 2 toilets, spacious lounge leading through to a separate meals area and modern kitchen, family/meals area, enclosed entertainment area, double garage/teenagers retreat or granny flat and a double carport/pergola. Includes gas heating, air conditioner, shed, matured landscaped gardens and a generous backyard. Positioned within walking distance to all local amenities.

Modern Living In A Superb Location

Located in a central Tarneit location is this beautiful family residence presenting you with 4 BRs plus an extra study, a formal lounge & a sep study area with access to the backyard. Comprising a master BR with a FES & WIR while the remaining BRs are equipped with BIRs, kitchen with all the luxuries, a 2nd informal living zone opens out to the alfresco area where the backyard has no compromise on space. Includes heating, cooling, intercom, alarm & double remote garage. Currently leased periodically at $330pw.

space, and all overlooking the entertaining area outside. There is ducted h & c for all year round comfort, and a security alarm system.

For Sale Price by Negotiation $375,000 - $395,000 View www.harcourts.com.au/VWC4493

Jay Radbourne P 03 9741 9000 M 0422 280 465

Wyndham City For Sale Price by Negotiation $279,000 -

M 0416 007 949 M 0438 578 275 E michelle.chick@harcourts.com.au E nicole.o@harcourts.com.au

1 Family Sized Unit Close To Werribee Cbd.

Comprising of 3 large bedrooms, master has ensuite and walk in robe, the remaining 2 bedrooms both have

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a modern kitchen with a selection of

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the meals and light filled living area, a second family bathroom and separate toilet. The home benefits from high ceilings, ducted heating and split system cooling for your comfort, a single garage and private rear garden.

For Sale $279,000 View www.harcourts.com.au/VWC4532

Jay Radbourne P 03 9741 9000 M 0422 280 465 E jay.radbourne@harcourts.com.au

Harcourts Wyndham City

Werribee 77 Wattle Ave

Grand Design On Wattle Avenue

Immerse yourself in the prestige of the Wattle Grove Estate in a luxurious 50+ sq. Victorian styled, custom built and designed home. Set amongst some of the best Victoria has to offer. This home is minutes from the freeway, Werribee CBD, 1.2klm from the train station and within walking distance to schools, playgrounds and childcare facilities.

As you wander to the front entrance your senses stir as you catch the fragrance of the established rose lined, paved path. Upon entry you step in, and back into a time of romance.

For Sale Price by Negotiation over $950,000 View www.harcourts.com.au/VWC4588 42 5 1

Michelle Chick & Nicole Occhibove M 0416 007 949 M 0438 578 275 E michelle.chick@harcourts.com.au E nicole.o@harcourts.com.au

Harcourts Wyndham City

Harcourts Wyndham City

175A Watton Street Werribee

The Opportunities Are Endless.

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- Set on a block of approx.1400m2, develop the site further (STCA) or enjoy as is.- House dwelling consist of 3 bedrooms plus study, 2 bathrooms, spacious living area, outdoor pergola, 2 court yards and 2 car carport with side access.- Prime location with only 1.2kms to the Train Station, Restaurants, and shopping outlets.- Only 2.4kms to the Werribee Hospital, the Victoria University, Suzanne Cory High School, Wyndham Little Athletics Centre and the University of Melbourne Veterinary School.

For Sale Price by Negotiation $550,000 - $600,000 View www.harcourts.com.au/VWC4623 34 32

Michelle Chick & Nicole Occhibove M 0416 007 949 M 0438 578 275

Offering 4 bedrooms plus a study. A large main bedroom with WIR and ensuite. Great size lounge area, family dining area with another living area adjoining the kitchen and meals area. Step outside to the outdoor entertaining area with outdoor spa, easy to care

Attention All Developers... 2849m² Of Land, Central Werribee

Here lies a development opportunity to build units and/or townhouses (subject to council approval) or keep as is to enjoy the open space living. Prime location with only 1.2kms to the Werribee Train Station, Restaurants, and shopping outlets. Only 2.4kms to the Werribee Hospital, the Victoria University, Suzanne Cory High School, Wyndham Little Athletics Centre and the University of Melbourne Veterinary School.

For Sale $1,270,000 View www.harcourts.com.au/VWC4534

Michelle Chick & Nicole Occhibove M 0416 007 949 M 0438 578 275 E michelle.chick@harcourts.com.au E nicole.o@harcourts.com.au

Harcourts Wyndham City

WERRIBEE1HeritageCourt

IDEALFORFIRSTHOMEBUYERS&INVESTORS.

A greatopportunitytosecurea fantasticpropertywithunlimitedpotential!Possiblesubdivision(STCA) withanenormousallotmentsizeofapprox717m2 & only a shortwalktopublictransport,schools & shops.Presenting 3 fittedbedrooms,ensuitetomasterbedroom,centralbathroom & familyarea.The updatedkitchen & mealsarealeadstotheoutdoorentertainmentareawithplentyof roomfortheboat ortrailer Themassivebackyard hasloadsofpotentialforthosewith a greenthumb.Investorsandfirst homebuyerstakenotethisis a hugeopportunitynottobemissed. PRICEGUIDE $295,000-$335,000 INSPECT Sat17thMay11:00am-11:30am PhotoIDrequired MELWAYS 205C5 CONTACT MatthewHowden0409805990

WERRIBEE

WYNDHAM VALE11BrumbyStreet

WONDERFUL FAMILYHOME.

Idealforowneroccupiersorinvestorsalike.Here is a homethefamilywillfallinlovewithdesignedfor contemporaryliving.Comprisingneutraldecor,4 fittedbedrooms,masterwithensuite & walkin robe. Thelargefamily roomadjoins a modern hostesskitchen & mealsareawhichlooksoutoverthefully landscapedbackyard.Appointmentsincludedoublegarage,ductedheating & splitsystemcooling.This is a wonderfulopportunitytosecurea greatproperty!!!

WERRIBEE49KimberleyRoad

AGREATPLACETOSTART!!!

Beitforyourfamilyhomeoraddingtotheinvestmentportfoliothis propertypresents a fantasticopportunitytoenterthemarket.Offering 3 fittedbedrooms,spaciouslounge,fully renovatedbathroomwithspa & hugekitchenwithadjoiningmealsareathatleadsoutdoorstothepergola. Withpotentialforsubdivision(STCA) & positionedincloseproximitytoall publicamenitiesmakesinspection a must.

PRICEGUIDE $285,000-$310,000 MELWAYS 205C6 CONTACT MatthewHowden0409805990

WYNDHAM VALE14ParawongParade

Investors,FirstHomeBuyers&Downsizers!

Encompasses 3 fittedbedroomsincludingmasterwithwalk-in robe,en suiteandprivatecourtyards,hostesskitchenoverlooking a mealsspace &a sundrenchedfamilylounge.Outsideenjoythedeckedareaidealfor entertainingwhichleadsto a neatlylandscapedyard withprovisionfor sideaccess. A hostofappointmentsincludestainlesssteelappliances, windowfurnishings,gasductedheatinganddouble remotegaraging.

PRICEGUIDE $255,000-$275,000

INSPECT Sat17thMay11:00am-11:30am PhotoIDrequired

MELWAYS 204H4 CONTACT LeeMartin0400957839

WERRIBEE 97318888 21 WattonStreet

WERRIBEE2CoventryDrive

BEAUTIFULLYKEPTANDSUPRISINGLYLARGEINSIZE

Comprising 3 fittedbedrooms,masterwithfullensuite,largestudy, formallivingareawithbeautifulbuiltinbar, formaldiningalsoandhostess kitchenadjoiningthefamily/meals.Entertainingwillbedelightfulbehind a secure oversizeddouble remotecarport,spaciousyard withneatlawns, undercoverallweatherpergolaareawithanoverloadofpowerpoints/ lightfittings &a separatepoweredworkshop.

PRICEGUIDE $300,000-$320,000

INSPECT Sat17thMay1:15pm-1:45pm PhotoIDrequired

MELWAYS 205D6 CONTACT RickO’Halloran0411162028

HOPPERSCROSSING47MossfielDrive WhatanOpportunity! Behinditsneatfrontage residesanenticingfloorplanoffering 3 fitted bedrooms,spaciouskitchenwithupdatedcabinetry, modernized bathroom &a formalloungeallcomplementedbypolishedhardwood floorboards.Stepoutsidetoenjoythelarge rearyard withalfresco entertainingareaperfectforall.Appointmentsincludesplitsystem cooling/heating,gasheating,alarmsystem & anoversizeddoublegarage.

PRICEGUIDE $285,000-$315,000 MELWAYS 206G1 CONTACT LeeMartin0400957839

3/16-18BowerDrive

Centrallocation,allbedroomshavebuilt in robes,goodsizedlivingareawithgas heating,openkitchen,enclosedback yard.

TARNEIT

11/53-61Rippleside Terrace

Magnificent,spaciousbedrooms,open planlounge,meals & kitchenwith dishwasher, secure courtyard& single remotegarage.

$285.00perweek

1/17HorseshoeCircuit

Spacious,separatelounge,hostess kitchenoverlookingdining, robes, ensuite,courtyard& lowmaintenance yard.

PRICEGUIDE $295.00perweek

3BaggottDrive

Superblypositioned,fitted robes, separatelounge room,openplanmeals & kitchen,heating & cooling,carport & establishedyards.

WERRIBEE

1/30Symons Avenue

Spacious,modern kitchen,fitted robes, separateloungewithgasheating & singlecarport.

HOPPERSCROSSING 12 ToulouseCrescent Freshlypainted,brandnewcurtains, separatelounge,tiledkitchen & dining, twowaybathroom,beautifulgardens.

PRICEGUIDE $285.00

TARNEIT

165ThamesBoulevard Lovely, masterwithensuite & walkin robe,largekitchenadjoiningtoopen planfamily & meals,ductedheating & extensivestorage.

14First Avenue

Superblylocated,spacious,separate lounge,formaldining,rumpus,hostess kitchen,fitted robes,spabathroom & largegarage.

HOPPERSCROSSING

23BourkeCrescent

Beautifullypresented,fittedbedrooms, largelivingarea,openplandining, kitchenwithgascooking,gasheating & splitsystem.

PRICEGUIDE $275.00perweek

HOPPERSCROSSING 21ChurchillCourt

Oppositeparklands,fittedbedrooms,

WYNDHAM VALE

5DerbyCourt

Walkin & enjoy, masterwithensuite, L-shapedlungewithformaldining,open plankitchen & meals,dishwasher, shed & pavedcourtyard.

PRICEGUIDE $280.00perweek

WERRIBEE 23SwanStreet Situatedclosetoschools & shops, separatelounge,openplantiledkitchen overlookingdining,dishwasher & spaciousbedrooms.

PRICEGUIDE $310.00perweek

TARNEIT 5Fresh ViewDrive

Deceivinglylarge,immaculate,master withwalkin robe & ensuite,study, separatelounge,spaciousopenplan kitchen,meals & familyarea.

PRICEGUIDE

35KnightsbridgeDrive

Superblylocated,bigblockofland, formallounge,openplankitchen,meals & familyarea,ensuite, remotegarage withdrivethruaccess.

TARNEIT118RiversdaleDrive

RIVERSDALEDRIVEANDLESSTHAN4YEARSYOUNG

Comprisingfourgreatsizedfittedbedrooms,masterwithfullensuite,greatsizedformallounge,theatre roomwiththeatre included,splendiddesignerlikekitchenwithstonebenchesandamplecupboardsplus a magnificentopenplanarrangementoffamilyandmealsareas.Upstairsboastsqualitytimberflooring, fantasticsizedlivingareaandaccessto a wonderfuloversizedbalconylookingatmagnificentviewsof parklandsandthe WerribeeRiver!Appointmentsincludegasductedheating,evaporativecooling,alarm system,highceilings,double remotegaragewithdrivethroughaccess,huge(13xpanel)solarpanel system,eastfacingallweatheralfrescoandfurtherpitchedpergolaareaonquality140mmdecking, exposedaggregate,manicuredgardenswithbeautifullawnstobothfrontand rearyardsandstillplentyof roomtomove!

TARNEIT12StNicholasCourt

PRIMELOCATIONANDQUALITY

PRICEGUIDE $640,000-$670,000

Thegrandentryopensupthegroundfloorwithanairyambiencethatpervadestheentire residence. Polishedtimberfloors,togetherwiththesure footedtimberstaircase,welcomesyouwith a senseof warmthandsecurity Downstairsoffersanopenstudy, formalentertaining,familylivingandmealsareaall beautifullyintegratedwiththeprofessionalstandard kitchenfeaturingallstainlesssteelappliances,ample cupboard spaceandblackgranitebenchtops.Upstairscomprisesfourlargefittedbedrooms, a large livingzone,centralbathroomandbalconyaccesstobedroomthree.Themasterbedroomwithparents retreatarea,spacioushisandherswalkin robe,lavishensuitewithdoublevanity, spabathandoversized shower Outdoorshasmuchtoofferincluding a hugeundercoverpergolaareaidealforthosewholoveto entertainfriendsandfamilyandplentyofclearspaceforthekidstorunandplay!

PRICEGUIDE $579,000-$599,000 INSPECT Sat17thMay11:00am-11:30am PhotoIDrequired

203A5

HOPPERSCROSSING10 WaterlooCourt

A grandeurentranceboastinganoversizedhorseshoedriveway(10carsinsize)setsthescenefor somethingspecialtocome.Comprisingthreeoversizedfittedbedrooms,dualvanityensuiteandwell fittedWIRtothemaster, separatestudywithcad 5 datarunningtoallbedrooms,formalloungefeaturing largebulkheadsanddownlights,exquisitequalitykitchenfeaturinghighglossvinylwrapcabinetryand granitebenchesoverlooking a giganticopenplanarrangementwithsuperiorhighceilings(approx5.7 metershigh)andlovelybuiltinbarwithhot/coldwater!Upstairsbegreetedwith a beautifulmezzanine areaandthenamazinglylargeupstairsrumpus(approx 8x 6m)insizeanddoubleglazedwindows. A moviestarlikelistofextrasincludehydronicslabheating,evaporativecooling,ductedvacuumsystem, alarmsystem & intercomwith remotelockingfunctiontotheentrance! PRICEGUIDE Contactagent

TARNEIT7StroudGlen

FIVESTARLUXURY!

Nestledin a quietcourtlocation,thismagnificentfamilyhomeoozeswith qualityandlifestyleliving.Containing a beautifulblendofbothformal andinformallivingthe 3 livingzonesofferspaceforthewholefamily The largegranitekitchenboasts900mmuprightcooking,walkinpantryand looksoutthroughthe 2 setsofFrenchdoorslafingyoutotheoutdoor entertainmentareaandingroundpool.

PRICEGUIDE Contactagent

INSPECT Sat17thMay11:30am-12:00pm PhotoIDrequired MELWAYS 202B4 CONTACT RickO’Halloran0411162028

TARNEIT 87448888

Shop9,Wyndham VillageShoppingCentre,380SayersRoad

TARNEIT1DeliasRoad UltimateFamilyEntertainer Beautifullydecoratedandcleverlydesigned,thiscustombuilthome standsoutfromthecrowd.Comprisingofthreefittedbedroomsplus openstudyorfourthbedroom,masterwithlavishensuiteandspacious modern kitchenequippedwith900mmstainlesssteelappliances, 40mmstonebenchtop,adjoiningtheopenplanfamilyandmealsareas. Appointedwithgasductedheating,airconditioner & largepergolaarea!

PRICEGUIDE $455,000-$475,000 INSPECT Sat17thMay10:45am-11:15am PhotoIDrequired MELWAYS 234J6

Tarneit 2/59o’reilly road

For Sale

Inspect Saturday@1:00pm

3 A 2 B 1 C

BrANDNEW CoNTEMPorArYDESIGN,CLAIMTHE$10,000 FHoG

If you’re lookingforthatperfectnewhomemakesure youputthison yourlist.Comp2separate livingareas,3bdrms,ensuitewithdbleshower& BIR,highceilings,kitchenwithstonebench tops, DW,s/sappli,flowingopenlytodining/meals,qualitybthrms,powder room,outside courtyardoffthehallway,lowmaintenanceyardwithgardenshed&watertank, remotegarage withinternalaccess&ductedheating.Closetoschools,shops&publictransport.

Agent: WasimHafda0408055507

WebId 6536734 $329,000

Laverton 16ColeStreet For Sale

Inspect Saturday@12:00pm LIVE,INVESTorrEDEVELoP Welllocatedclosetotrainstation(Zone1), shoppingcentreandprovidingeasyaccess to Freewayisthishomewhichcomprises 3bedrooms,lounge,kitchen/mealsarea, bathroom,laundry, toiletand roomtopark2 carsundercover. Thereisaspaciousbackyard forthekidstoplay. Youmaydecidetocallme home,leasethepropertyasaninvestment, or redeveloptheallotmentwhichisapprox 585m2.

Agent:BobBoland0421077195 WebId 6344382 $305,000-$319,000 3

Werribee

4LathamStreet For Sale

Inspect Saturday@12:00pm rEADYSETGo! This very wellmaintainedparkfacingbeauty isaperfect1sthomeorinvestment!! Freshly painted&withnewcarpetsthru’outitcertainly offers valueformoneyatanaffordableprice, setonagoodsizeblockofapprox 511m2.Comp of3bdrmswith BIR’s,brightkitchen/meals area overlookingthebackyard,lrgelaundry& lounge room.Inclheating,cooling,carport,lrge pergola,gardenshed,estgardens.Closeto schools,shops,parks&publictransport.

Agent: WasimHafda0408055507

WebId 6522930 $275,000-$285,000

Werribee 2/9GeorgiaCrescent

For Sale

Inspect Saturday@11:00am CArEFrEE& CoNVENIENT

Townhouselifestylewitheasyaccesstothetrainstation&freeway.Compaspaciouswhite kitchen&openplanlivingwithagenerouscourtyardspacetoexpandtheentertainingarea. Masterbedroomisdownstairsequippedwithafullensuite&wir,theother2bdrmsare upstairsoffaquaint&brightlivingareawhichprovidesaccesstothebalcony.Includesducted heating,2xsplitsystemcoolers&thesecurityofinternalaccessfromthedoublegarage.

Agent:DarrenDodd0419365947

WebId 2/9G

WilliamsLanding

13 Hanworth Avenue

For Sale

Inspect Saturday@12:00pm

LArGE FAMILYHoMECLoSE To STATIoN& ProPoSEDSHoPPINGCENTrE

This3yrold PorterDavishomeoffers4 BRsall withtheir ownprivateens, resortstylemaster bdrminclenswith oversizeshower&his&hers WIR,study/5thbdrm,formallounge,family area&rumpus/theatre room,kitincls/sappli, stonebenches,walk-inpantry&additional kitchen overlookinganopenfamily/mealsarea. Featdble remoteggewithinternalaccess, powder room,heating,cooling&alfresco.

Agent:HarryJoura0411775 327 WebId 6532053

HoppersCrossing

30aMcMurrayCrescent

For Sale

Inspect Saturday@12:30-12:45pm

CENTrAL To THE PLAZA

$P.O.A

Locatedapprox 1kmfromthemainshopping centreandprovideseasyaccesstoschoolsand transportfacilities.Comprises3bedrooms, 2waybathroomand2livingareasoflounge andmeals/family room.Includesundercover outdoorlivingspaceandcarport. Allseton approx 395m2.

Agent:DarrenDodd0419365947

WebId 6523277 $300,000

HoppersCrossing

2/41 OldGeelong Road For Sale

Inspect Saturday@1:00pm WHEN LOCATIONISEVERYTHING!

Thisunitsurpassesanyotherpropertyforits location,onlyafewstepsfromH/xing Train station&Busdepot,closefreewayaccess totheMelbCBD&anextensive varietyof shoppingcomplexes. Withopenplanmeals& livingarea,floorboards,2bdrms, BIRs,bthrm, GWFheating&A/C,&alowmaintenance backyardcreatingasmallentertainmentarea. Perfectforinvestors&1sthomebuyers.

Agent:Nicole Webb0403229806

WebId 6268477 $300,000

Werribee 6-9&14PiovesanLane For Sale

Inspect Saturday@2.00pm

PARVIEW TERRACES

WithNthfacingbalconyviews overlooking parkland&stretchingtothe W’beeRiver, these20Sqplushomesmakeforanideallow maintenancelifestyle.Comp3&4bdrms+ studynook,2living zones&ensuite. Featopen planliving,highceilings,porcelaintiles,stone benchtops,ductedheating& refrigerated cooling,alarm,dishwasher, LEDlighting, doublegarageplusavideointercomsystem& automatedwateringsystemforthegarden.

Agent:DarrenDodd0419365947

WebId 6407227

$450,000-$500,000

Truganina

1/13 Red Robin Road For Sale Inspect Saturday@3:00pm FLAWLESS&SIMPLY STUNNING!!

Thisimmaculatelykepthomeisin“ ASNEW” conditionofferingalowmaintenancelifestyle &wouldappealtodownsizers,investorsor retirees. Withneutralcolourtonesthru’out itoffers2bdrms,openlounge roomflowing toalrgekitchenwiths/sappli& DW Also inclduct/heat, rollershutters,internalaccess togarage&sidegateaccess.Closetoall amenitiesincludingschools,publictransport &parks.

Agent: WasimHafda0408055507 WebId 6516275

$285,000-$295,000

HoppersCrossing 20EleanorDrive For Sale

Inspect Saturday@1:00pm

OLDE WORLDBEAUTY

Builtwiththat Victorian/Federationcharm featuringhighceilings,ornatetimberfinish’s, closeto W’beePlaza&CambridgePSon over aacreallotment.Compalrgelounge/dining featceiling roses,gasfireplace,timberfloors, generouslivingfamily roomwhichopensfrom thetimberkit&flowstotheoutdoorpergola area&expansive rearyard.Incl3 BR’s,study/ retreat,spa,duct/heat/cool,lrge4x4shed, sprinklers&a6mx 12m-4cargarage.

Agent:DarrenDodd0419365947 WebId 6385522

$520,000-$550,000

Werribee

22CoventryDrive For Sale Inspect Saturday@2:45-3:00pm BUDGETBEAUTY

Cheapenoughnottobreakthebank,ingood enoughcondition readytomove straightin. Set onacomfortable525m2allotment,comprising lounge,kitchenand3bedrooms.Includes gasheating,splitsystemcoolingandalarge doublesteelgarageforall yourstorageorcar accommodation.

Agent:DarrenDodd0419365947

WebId 6505739

$269,000

3 A 1 B 1 C

HoppersCrossing 60 Wiltonvale Avenue For Sale WOODVILLE PARK-CENTRAL LOCATION Here’sanopportunityfor youtopurchasea propertyinagreatlocationinthe Woodville ParkEstate.Situatedcloseto W’beePlazaas wellasshops,schools&publictransport,the propertycomp3bdrms,spaciouslounge& mealsarea,centralbthrm,kitchenwithIsland bench,gasstove,laundry, toilet&single garage.Thepropertyhascentralheating& evaporativecoolingtokeep youcomfortable all year round. Setonapprox 578m2,thereisa possibilityofsub-division(stca).

Agent:BobBoland0421077195 WebId 6496426

$299,000

Pleasenote-durationofopenhomesare 30minutesunlessspecifiedotherwise,

HoppersCrossing 9ABottlebrushDr

InvestorNest

•3 bedroomunitlocatedatthefront

• Lounge & kitchenmealsarea

• Walktotransport,shops(hoganscorner), schoolsandparks

• Closetothe WerribeePlaza

PriceGuide

$249,000-$259,000

View Saturday11-11.30am

Nick Yu 0432243027

Werribee/HoppersCrossing

87485888

2/229HeathsRoad(opp.Plaza)

Werribee 7QuailCrt

•Quietcourtlocation,closetoamenities

•Spaciousfamily room,heating&cooling

•Kitchen recentlyupgraded,largepergola

9BBottlebrushDr

NearNewUnit - InvestmentPlus

•3 greatsizedbedroomsand 2 bathrooms (ensuite & walkintomaster)

• Openplankitchenwith900mmS/S appliances

• Ductedheating,outdoorgardencourtyard

• Oversizedsinglegarageon remotewith internalaccess

PriceGuide $299,000-$300,000

View Saturday11-11.30am

Nick Yu 0432243027

Werribee/HoppersCrossing 97485888

2/229HeathsRoad(opp.Plaza)

PriceGuide $299,000

View Saturday10.30-11am

TonyCannatelli 0412456293

Werribee/HoppersCrossing 95485888

2/229HeathsRoad(opp.Plaza)

Tarneit

9Addison Ave

•3bedrnnms,masterwithWIR&ensuite

•Separatediningandfamily rnnm

•Greatsizedyard,singlegaragenn remnte

•AccesstnGym,Pnnl& TennisCnurts

PriceGuide $289,000-$299,000

View Saturday2-2.30pm

BrandonChangtime 0411683438

Werribee/HoppersCrossing 87485888

2/229HeathsRnad(npp.Plaza)

0412456293 Werribee/HoppersCrossing 97485888 2/229HeathsRoad(opp.Plaza)

•Goodsize rearyardandadoublecarport

PriceGuide $989,000

View Saturday11-11.30am AdrianMcEvoy 0404499034

Werribee/HoppersCrossing 97485888 9/999HeathsRoad(opp.Plaza)

Tarneit

4PenroseProm

•4bedroomsplusstudy,hugemasterwith ensuite

•3Separatelivingareasincarumpus room

•LargekitchenwithS/Sappliances

•Alfresco,poolandlowmaintenancegarden.

PriceGuide $499,000-$530,000

View Saturday11-11.30am

BrandonChangtime 0411683438

Werribee/HoppersCrossing 97485888

2/229HeathsRoad(opp.Plaza)

PriceGuide $560,000-$590,000

View Saturday1-1.30pm Nick Yu 0432243027

Werribee/HoppersCrossing 97485888

2/229HeathsRoad(opp.Plaza)

HoppersCrossing 3FreesiaCourt

HugeRumpus,630m2Block

Nestledin a quietcourtintheBellbridge Estate. A spaciousloungesituatedtothe frontofthehome,familymealscentredoff theopenplankitchen &a massiverumpus roomatthe rearofthehome.

Anentertaininggardencourtyard isprovided behindtheoversizedgaragewith rear accessthrough rollerdoor Locatedcloseto schools,transport & shopping.

PriceGuide $395,000

View Saturday12-12.30pm

AdrianMcEvoy 0404499034

Werribee/HoppersCrossing

97485888

2/229HeathsRoad(opp.Plaza)

Werribee 6NeboCourt

GreatInvestmentOpportunity

•3spaciousbedroomsplus a 4thorstudy/ Office

•2bathrooms(master - walkin & ensuite)

•Spaciouslounge,timberkitchen & family mealsarea

•Ductedheating,dishwasher & air conditioning

•Pergola,doublecarport & garage/workshop

PriceGuide $295,000

View Saturday11-11.30am

AdrianMcEvoy 0404499034

Werribee/HoppersCrossing 97485888

2/229HeathsRoad(opp.Plaza)

Werribee

10ChestnutGrove

LocatedintheOrchard ParkEstateisthis

stunning 4 bedroom, 2 bathroomhome. Offeringmultipleseparatelivingareaswhich include a formalloungeatthefrontofthe home,dining/mealsarea,largeopenplan familyliving room &a spaciousrumpus room overlookingthe rearyard.

Featuresincludeductedheating,cooling, downlights,tiledwalkwaysand a double remotegaragewithinternalaccess.

PriceGuide $390,000-$410,000

View Saturday12-12.30pm

AdrianMcEvoy 0404499034

Werribee/HoppersCrossing

97485888

2/229HeathsRoad(opp.Plaza)

16GangesCourt

This 3 bedroomhomehas a hugerumpus roomorofficeforanybodywantingto workfromhome.Nooneneedtrample throughthehome,straightinfromthe carport,spaciousenoughfordesks & filingcabinets,computersetc. Spaciouslounge room &a greatfamily / meals roomoff thetimberkitchen.

Thepropertycomescompletewith duckedheating,airconditioner, dishwasheranditalsopresentsitself beautifully

Thebackyard has a spaciousgrassed entertainingarea,pergola,shedand a veggiepatchaswell.Locatedin a court, walktoschools & WerribeePlaza.

PriceGuide $329,000 View Saturday11.30-12noon TonyCannatelli 0412456293 Werribee/HoppersCrossing 97485888 2/229HeathsRoad(opp.Plaza)

30Bridgewater Way

Thisdoublestoreydelighthas roomforthe wholefamily Offering 4 bedrooms + study, 2 bathrooms & downstairspowder room. Livingareasinclude a massivelounge room, formaldining room,familymealsarea & spaciousrumpus room & upstairsfamily living room.Featuresincludeductedheating & cooling,tiledwalkways,downlights. Openplankitchenwithdueloven,900mm gashotplates & SSrangehood.

PriceGuide $460,000 View Saturday1-1.30pm

AdrianMcEvoy 0404499034

Werribee/HoppersCrossing 97485888

2/229HeathsRoad(opp.Plaza)

HoppersCrossing

20DelawareCourt

5 BedroomsInCambridgeEstate Tuckedawaythisspaciousdoublestorey homeisonenottobemissed.

•3 separatelivingareas - formal & informal

• LargecentralkitchenwithgasS/S appliances

• Heating,cooling & spacious rearyard

• ClosetoCambridgePrimary, shops & bus

ForSale

PriceGuide $439,000-$459,000

View Saturday1.00-1.30pm

BrandonChangtime 0411683438

Werribee/HoppersCrossing 97485888

2/229HeathsRoad(opp.Plaza)

4 PlusStudy &4 LivingAreas

Boastingapprox41squaresofliving

•4 bedrooms + study,2bath + powder room

•4 separatelivingareas,formallounge, family, rumpus roomsandupstairs retreat

• Doublegarage,internal & drivethruaccess

• Deckedpergola & landscapedgardens.

PriceGuide $539,000

View Saturday12-12.30pm

BrandonChangtime 0411683438

Werribee/HoppersCrossing 97485888

2/229HeathsRoad(opp.Plaza)

AUCTIONTHISSATURDAY AT 12.00PM

WYNDHAM VALE6BrockwellCrescent

Thiswellmaintained&spaciousfamilyhomeis readytomovestraightinto.Perfectforthegrowing familyandofferingfourgeneroussizebedrooms,themasterwithwalk-in robeanden-suite,formal loungetowardsthefrontofthehome,awellappointedkitchenwithstainlesssteelappliances includingdishwasherwhichoverlookstheadjoiningmealsareaandsecondlivingzone.Other featuresincludeadoublegaragewithinternalaccess,ductedheating,spacious rearandsideyardfor thekidstoplay,allnottoofarawayfromthesoontobecompletedManorLakestrainStation.Finish itoffwithabitoflandscaping,andthehomewillbecomplete.

WERRIBEE15BeamishStreet

Superblylocatedwithinwalkingdistancetothetowncentre,schools&publictransport,thereis enormouspotentialtofurtherimprove,and/orextendtheexistinghome(STCA).Featuringtimber floors&highceilingst&comprisingof3largebedrooms,formallounge roomwithopenfireplace, separatekitchen&2ndlivingareawhichleadsoutsidethroughdoubleglassdoorstothelarge coveredpergolaarea&fantasticsizedyard.Allofthisissituatedona706sqm(approx)blockin theheartof Werribee.(UnderinstructionsfromAdamNikitins&SimonCathrointheircapacityas Receivers&Managers)

AUCTION

Date Saturday17thMay12.00PM

View Saturday17thMay11.30AM

PRDnationwide Werribee 2/85SynnotStreet97427557 prdnationwide.com.au/werribee GregO’Meara0419580535 grego@prdwerribee.com.au

AUCTION

Date Saturday14thJune11.00AM

View Saturday17thMay11.00am

PRDnationwide Werribee 2/85SynnotStreet97427557 prdnationwide.com.au/werribee GrantFitzpatrick0407808233 grantf@prdwerribee.com.au

ContemporaryStunner

WERRIBEESOUTH4 TrevallyClose

Thisfantasticfamilyhomehasallthe“must haves”Comprising4spaciousbedrooms, stunningtimberfloors,openplankitchen,meals &family room&ductedcooling&heating. Entertainingiseasyonthelargedeckedpatio completewithshadesail&fireplace,whilstthe2 separatelivingzonesaccommodatethelargeor growingfamily.

Selling Price $600,000-$640,000 View Saturday17thMay 10.00am

PRDnationwide Werribee 2/85SynnotStreet97427557 prdnationwide.com.au/werribee JamesFerris0419323179 jamesf@prdwerribee.com.au

Spotlessinside&out

WYNDHAM VALE28IntervaleDrive

Beautifullypresented& renovated,thisfamily homefeatures3goodsizebedrooms,en-suite &WIRtothemaster,sepformalloungethat leadstothefamilyliving&mealsarea&hostess kitchenwiths/sappliances.Furtherfeatures includeheating&cooling,oversizedsingle garagewith rearaccess,followedbyadouble carport&coveredpergola.

PRDnationwide Werribee 2/85S8nnotStreet97427557 prdnationwide.com.au/werribee GregO’Meara0419580535 grego@prdwerribee.com.au

Character&style

WERRIBEE19ParkerStreet

Lovingly renovated&extended,thistraditional CalifornianBungalowcomprises3large bedroomsplusa4th roomidealasanother bedroomorformalsitting room.Thetimber kitchenhastopqualityappliancesinclanupright stovewithdoubleovens.Theopenfamily& mealsareaoverlookstheprivatebackyardwith deckedentertainingarea.

$530,000-$560,000 View Saturday17thMay 1.30pm

PRDnationwide Werribee 2/85SynnotStreet97427557 prdnationwide.com.au/werribee JamesFerris0419323179 jamesf@prdwerribee.com.au

Greatlocation

WERRIBEE265GreavesStreetNorth Theperfectfirsthomeorinvestmentopportunity isatyourfingertips.Situatedjustminutesfrom publictransport,schools& WerribeeRiver walkingtracks&offering3fittedbedrooms,the masterwithWIR&en-suite,openplankitchen &familymealsarea,aswellasadoublegarage with rear rollerdooraccess.Otherextrasincl dishwasher,ductheat&verticalblinds.

PRDnationwide Werribee 2/85S8nnotStreet97427557 prdnationwide.com.au/werribee GrantFitzpatrick0407808233 grantf@prdwerribee.com.au

NewListing

Werribee 1/7CaperCourt

IdealFirstHomeorSuperbInvestment Opportunity!

Offering3Bedrooms,accompanying ahugeliving/dining roomofgenerous proportionsserved by separatemodern kitchenwithlotsofstorage,separate laundry, centralbathroomandseparate toilet.

3 A 1 B 1 D

ForSale: CONTACT AGENT

RajShahP: 97486333 M: 0403685999 E: raj@benlor.com.au

Wyndham Vale

100CambridgeCrescent

BeautifullyPresented FamilyHome!

4bedroomswithbir,masterwithen suite,formallounge,separatedining room,kitchen&centralbathroom. Electricwindowsshutters,ducted heating/cooling,securitysystem,space topark4+cars,largebackyardw/side access forboats&caravan&2garden shedswithenough room forstorage!

4 A 2 B 0 D

ForSale: CONTACT AGENT

RajShahP: 97486333 M: 0403685999 E: raj@benlor.com.au

Truganina

1/29RedRobin Way

Morethan you’d expect!

3bedroom:WIR,ENStomaster separatelounge,centralcourtyard. Featuresinclude:9ftceilings,central heating/splitcooling,dishwasher,single garagewith remoteandinternal access. Close by tocolleges&shopping centers.

3 A 2 B 1 D

ForSale: $315,000

Robert FabrettoP: 97486333 M: 0418377535 E: robert@benlor.com.au

PointCook

Unit2&3/5ShirleyCourt

UltraStylish&Modern Townhouse! 2bedroomswithBIR,separatelounge meals&spaciouskitchen. Walkin pantry, 2toilets,singlegarage,fully landscapedgardens,centralheatingand splitcooling,TVantenna,watertank andstainlesssteel appliances.Only2 remaining!

2 A 2 B 1 D

ForSale: $349,000

Robert FabrettoP: 97486333 M: 0418377535 E: robert@benlor.com.au

NewListing

NewListing

HoppersCrossing

15Maplehurst Avenue

IdealInvestmentorFirstHome

3bedrooms,frontlounge roomfilled withnaturalsunlight, very well kept originalkitchenwithmealsarea,central bathroom,timberfloorthroughout, gaswallheater,a/cinloungearea,large backyardwithgardenshed.

3 A 2 B 1 D

ForSale: CONTACT AGENT

RajShahP: 97486333 M: 0403685999 E: raj@benlor.com.au

Werribee 4 PoincianaCourt

ATTENTIONfirsthomebuyers, young familiesandinvestors!

Excitingopportunity awaits!Very quietcourtlocationwithfriendly neighbors!Brandnewside&back fences,newhotwatersystem.Built-ins inall3bedrooms,newlytiledbathroom. Freshpolishedfloorboardsplusbrand newflooringinbathrooms/laundry.

3 A 1 B 0 D

ForSale: $279,500

Robert FabrettoP: 97486333 M: 0418377535 E: robert@benlor.com.au

Werribee

62SilvereyeCres

Safe FamilyHome

Feelsecurebehindtheseautomated frontgates.Comprisesof3large bedroomswithBIRS,Lshapedlounge andfamilydining room,centrally locatedkitchenandtiledfamily room, 591m2allotmentthathasvariousfruit treesandalsoincludes3xcarportplus entertainmentarea.

3 A 1 B 3 D

ForSale: $329,000

Robert FabrettoP: 97486333 M: 0418377535 E: robert@benlor.com.au

Werribee

1&2/89Riversdale Avenue

BrandNewwithMultitudeofOptions

Unit1&2:Both forsaleor forlease.273 sqmeachunder roof,separateoffice/ kitchen/toilet,3phasepower/automatic rollerdoor,carparkallocation each, individualtitles,securedlocationand aneasyHWYaccesstoGeelongor Melbourne.

0 A 0 B 0 D

ForSale: CONTACT AGENT

RickMasseseP: 97486333

M: 0405243641 E: rick@benlor.com.au

(Opposite WerribeePlaza)

P. DiNATALE

3 A 2 B 2 C

11 ArrowheadStreet, WYNDHAM VALE

YOUNG FAMILYHOME

Built by theDennis Familygroupapprox 6 yearsagothishomehasagreat feel.

Comprisingofthreebedrooms, formallounge towardsthefrontofthehome&afamily room atthe rearwithviewsouttothepergola, well appointedkitchenopeningupintothemeals areawherefamilyfriendscangettogether.

•Threebedroomsandensuite

• Twoseparatelivingareas

• Largekitchen/mealsarea

•Doublelockupgaragewithinternalaccess

•Ductedheatingandcooling

•Closetoschools,shopsandtrainstation

•Approx.448m2allotment

PrivateSale:

Price:

$345,000 -$375,000

Inspect:

Saturday 17thMay 11.00- 11.30am

Contact:

JohnJDiNatale0433 129731

JUSTLISTED

JUSTLISTED

4 A 2 B 2 C 40AzureDrive, TARNEIT

QUALITY FAMILYHOMEWITHTHE LOT

Thisbeautifulhomeconsistsofalarge masterbedroomwithensuiteWIR,separate formallounge,threegoodsizedbedrooms withBIRs,modernkitchenopeningtothe family room.Ductedheating, evaporative cooling,doublelockupgaragewith remote front&back.Outsideistropicalgardenwith timberdeckanda6person Jacuzzi.

•ClaremontEstategym&poolfacilities

•Theatre roomincluding TV &equipment

•1.2kwsolarinverter

• Two watertanks

• Pergolawithcafeblinds

•Built by Dennis FamilyHomes

PrivateSale:

Price:

$399,000 -$440,000

Inspect:

Saturday 17thMay2.00-2.30pm

Contact:

JohnJDiNatale0433 129731

3 A 2 B 2 C

354BoardwalkBoulevard,

Locatedinoneof PointCooksmost prominentestatesisthisstylishsophisticated doublestoreytownhouselocatedperfectly adjacenttotranquilopenspace waterways. Ashortdistanceto PointCooktowncentre, football ovals, cyclingtrails&theadded convenienceofeasyaccesstoMelbourne& Geelong

•Threebedroomsupstairs

•Mainwithensuite&double vanity

•Kitchenwith900mms/steelgasappliances

• Twolivingareas&downstairspowder room

•Gasductedheating

• Foursplitsystemairconditioners

PrivateSale:

Price:

$375,000 -$405,000

Inspect: Saturday 17thMay2.45-3.15pm

Contact: JohnDiNatale0418584336

JodiLicastro0433950281

WYNDHAM VALE 28 Intervale Drive, 3024

Neat as a pin inside and out, this house offers all the necessities for a growing family, with plenty of space and welcoming comforts. There are three bedrooms, two with built-in wardrobes, the main has a walk-in wardrobe and en suite. There is a separate lounge room at the front, and a family-meals area next to the kitchen. Stainless-steel appliances, including a dishwasher, add to the amenity of the kitchen. A covered pergola caters for downtime and entertainment, and a big backyard delivers plenty of room for children’s play. Car accommodation is plentiful, with an extended remote-controlled single garage with back access, and a double carport with extra height for a boat or caravan. The property is just minutes from schools, shops and transport.

WERRIBEE 23 River Park Court, 3030

If a house is more than just bricks and mortar, but about a great lifestyle, this is a property to put on top of your must-see list. The house has solid street cred with its LED-lit wooden walkway anked by giant yuccas and synthetic grass, grey render and steel balustrades. It more than holds its own once inside where high ceilings, matt porcelain oor tiles, marble inserts and solid timber oorboards add class and a harmonious ow. Four bedrooms include the main which has a walk-in wardrobe and en suite. At the front is a study, and a lounge room with views of the Werribee River. The large kitchen has stainless-steel appliances, including a dishwasher. At the back, an open-plan family-meals spills out through wooden bifold doors to a merbau deck under a pergola. Potential back gate access, ducted heating and cooling, in-slab heating and split-system are other perks.

432

CentralLocatedwithPotential

Greatopportunitytolive,investordevelopincentreofHoppersCrossing. Wellmaintainedfamilyhomewith shortwalktoschools,parks,shop,publictransport,sittingonahugeblockoflandapproximately596Sqmwith potentialfordualoccupancy.(STCA)

-Comprising3bedrooms,2bedroomswithBIR -Hugeformallounge roomwithgaswallheater -Greatsizekitchenwithgasappliancesadjoiningspaciousmealsareawithair-con -Centralbathroom,separatetoilet&laundry. -Hugegardenshedinbackyard. -Doublecarparkspace.

PriceRange $310,000-$325,000

Inspection ThisSaturday1:00-1:30pm Contact AmmarAlazawy0411404979

BigFamilyDream!

Excellentcondition,magnificentlocation,greatdesignforeverydaycomfort;withdoublemasterbedrooms.For bigfamilytomovewithshortwalktoWyndham VillageShoppingCentre,schools,park.

UPSTAIRS:4Bedroom,masterwithWIR,balcony&fullensuite, restofbedroomswithWIR,Greatsizefamilyor TVarea,Centralbathroom&separatetoilet DOWNSTAIRS:Hugeformallounge roomwithfireplaceheating,MassivemasterbedroomwithWIR,two wayfullensuiteandpowder room,Greatsizekitchenwithmodern900mmappliancewithwalkinpantry& breakfastbaradjoiningmealsareaandhugesizefamily room,Massiveoutdoorpergolasuitableforallfamily entertainment&BBQarea,Separategreatsizelaundry,Doublelockupgaragewith remotecontrol,internal access& rearaccesstoseconddoublesteellockupgarage. Largelandscapebackyardwithgardenshed.

FEATURE:Ductedheating,ductedcooling,featurewalls,dishwasher,floorboardsanddownlights. PriceRange $530,000-$550,000 Inspection ThisSaturday12:00-12:30pm Contact AmmarAlazawy0411404979

GreatInvestmentOpportunity!! Young,spaciousandwellmaintainedunitintheheartof TruganinawitheasyaccesstoLeakesRoad,closeto schools,shops,parkand Tarneit TrainStation. -Comprising3bedrooms,masterwithWIR&fullensuite, restofbedroomswithBIR -Hugemodernkitchenwithstainlesssteelappliancesincludingdishwasher,adjoininggreatsizemealarea -Massivesizelounge/familyareawithslidingdoorstotheoutdoorarea. -Centralbathroom,separatelaundryandtoilet -Doublelockupgaragewith remotecontrolandinternalaccessaswellas rearaccess -Landscapefrontandbackyard -Features:Ductedheating&cooling,downlightsandmuchmore.

PriceRange $310,000-$320,000 Inspection ThisSaturday11:00-11:30am Contact AmmarAlazawy0411404979

Young,Cosy&inGreatLocation!

Thisunithasgotitall, Young(stillunderbuildingwarranty)verystylishtwobedroomthathasbeenbuiltwithcare tofitallfamilyneeds.Itislocatedinastonethrowndistanceto WerribeePlaza,publictransportsschooland aroundthecornerfromRosellaavenueshops. -Includingtwobigbed roomsallwithBIR -Centralbathroom,laundrywithBIRwithaccesstothegarage -Singlelockupgaragewith remotecontrolaccess. -Greatsizedkitchenwith900mmstainlesssteelappliancesandplentystorageopentospaciouslivingareas comprisingfamily,loungeanddiningzoneswithaccesstotheoutdoorarea. -Largelandscapedsizebackyardwithpergola. - Wallsplitsystemforheatingandcooling. -Extrafeatureswindows rollershutters,downlights,floorboards.

PriceRange $265,000-$275,000

Inspection ThisSaturday12:00-12:30pm Contact Moey Awaja0430057137

The‘cando’agents.....

HoppersCrossing 2HagenClose

Walktotrainstationin12minutes!

•Offering4bedrooms,masterwithfullensuite

•Quietcourtsettinginsoughtafterneighbourhood

•Formalloungeanddining,centralkitchenservestomeals/familyarea

•Ductedheating,alarmsplitsystemcooling

•Undercoveroffstreetparking,rearaccesstoyard,extensivepergolaarea

•4bedroomspluslocationwillsuitinvestors+occupiersalike

ForSale

PriceGuide $340,000

Inspect Saturday2.30-3.00pm

Office 23PrincesHighway,Werribee. 0399740922

Contact PeterRichardson0412327835

Tarneit 5MeadowViewWay

Investnowforthefuture

•Familyhomecomprising3bedrooms,masterwithensuite

•Formallounge,openplankitchenandlivingareas

•Ductedheating,singlegarage,goodsizedbackyard

•Perfectinvestmentorenjoyyourself

•Greatlocation,closetoschools,parks,transportshopsandmore

ForSale

PriceGuide $325,000-$335,000

Inspect Saturday11.30am-12pm

Office 23PrincesHighway,Werribee. 0399740922

Contact HarrySingh0405743435

HoppersCrossing 50WiltonvaleAve

CornerHomeInPrimeLocation!

•Nestledinaquiet,peacefulsoughtafterlocation

•MasterbedroomwithsemiensuiteandWIR

•Spaciousopenlivingandseparatediningarea

•Sideaccessfortrailer/boatetc

•Steellockupgarage

•Maintaintheconvenienceofbeingwithinwalkingdistancetoallamenities includingschools,shops,parks,transport+more

ForSale

PriceGuide $310,000-$320,000

Inspect Saturday12.30-1.00pm

Office 23PrincesHighway,Werribee. 0399740922

Contact HarrySingh0405743435

Werribee 4ElizabethAvenue

Classictriplefrontinsoughtafterneighbourhood

•Setinaquiettranquillocation,thishomeoffers3bedroomswithBIRs

•Formallounge,centralkitchen,separatedining

•Stunningfloorboards,ductedheating,airconditioning,alarm

•538sqmallotment,rearaccesstoyard-Closetoschools,shops,parks,Werribee TrainStation,CBD+more

•Perfectfortheinvestor+occupieralike

ForSale

PriceGuide $320,000

Inspect Saturday11.30am-12pm

Office 23PrincesHighway,Werribee. 0399740922

Contact StevenRichardson0407445567

The‘cando’agents.....

AltonaNorth 6ThirdAvenue

Spaciousfamilyhomewith2livingareas

•Hostesskitchenwithabundanceofcupboards.

•Largeopenplankitchen,dining,familyroom.

•Spaciousformalloungewithgasfireplace.

•Twomodernfamilybathrooms.

•Threegenerousbedroomswithbuiltinrobes.

•Timberfloorboards,ductedheating,evapcooling.

•OversizedSLUG.Landsize571m2approx.

NewListing

AltonaNorth 24AAmaranthAvenue

Addthisgemtoyourpropertyportfolio

•Builtwithquality,imaginationandlifestyleinmind.

•Gourmetkitchenwithstonebenchtops,s/sapps.

•Openplanlivingarea.Evapcool,ductheat,SG.

•Gorgeousmstrbedroomwithdblerobe&ensuite.

•CoveredAlfrescooverlookinglandscapedgarden.

•Thefeelofnewandnothingtodo.

Contact

KetNguyen0418336024

JulieBurt0410553517

Altona 33FenfieldStreet

Beautifullyrenovatedthroughout

•Quietlocation&easywalktoschools.

•Plusfreeway,beach&stationallcloseby.

•Centralstylishkitchenincls/steelappliances.

•Generousopenplanmeals&livingareas.

•Oversizedmasterbedroomwithparentsretreat.

•Amazingdeckedpergolaperfectforentertaining.

•Doublegarage&plentyofoff-streetparking.

Altona 33DoveAvenue

Magnificentfamilyhomeseton691m2 approx.

•Spaciousopenplankitchen,dining,livingarea.

•Largekitchenfeaturingatimberbenchtop.

•Timberfloor,ductedheating&evapcooling.

•Singlegarage,extraparking,sheds,watertank.

•Walktoshops,train&MtStJosephCollege.

•AltonaBeach,cafesandrestaurantsnearby.

NewListing

PrivateSale $630,000-$670,000 Inspect Sat2-2:30pm

93983799

PrivateSale

$640,000-$680,000 Inspect Sat12-12:30pm Office

54PierStreet,Altona. 93983799

Contact KetNguyen0418336024

BarrySeignior0425850607

PointCook 14FindonCourt

Uniquelystyled&inadesirablelocation

•Threeseparatelivingareastospreadoutin.

•Spacioussunfilledkitchen,diningfamilyroom.

•Hostesskitchenwithabundanceofcupboards.

•MasterbedroomwithlargeWIR&ensuite.

•Largepergolaoverdeckandcourtyard.

•Doublegaragewithshelving&rearaccess.

•Walktoshops,schools,oval.Nearfreeway&train. A 4 B 2 C 2

PrivateSale

$580,000-$610,000 Inspect Sat12-12:30pm Office

73PointCookRd,Seabrook. 93609355 Contact PaulLindemann0418336025

JulieBurt0410553517

Altona 5CorreaStreet

Beachonyourdoorstep&bayviews

•Immaculate&exceptionaldesignertownhouse. •Kitchen,meals,familyareaopenstocourtyard.

•Downstairsmstrbedroomwithsemiensuite&WIR.

•Upstairslivingareawithabalcony&bayviews.

•Ductedheating,refrigeratedcooling&alarm. •Timberstaircase&floor,stonebenchtops.

•Walkalongtheesplanadetocafes,shops&train.

AltonaMeadows 14GardnerCourt

Alovely3bedroomhomeinquietcourt locationandloadsofpotential...

•Spaciousloungewithhighceilings&splitsystem.

•Sunnykitchenopenstogenerousmealsarea.

•Sensationalpergolaatrearperfectforentertaining

•Threegoodsizebedroomswithbuiltinrobes.

•Carportwithaccesstolargerearyard.

•Loadsofpotentialaddyourpersonaltouches.

PrivateSale

$545,000-$590,000

Inspect Sat4-4:30pm Office

54PierStreet,Altona. 93983799

Contact

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First-home buyers and parents-to-be, Prue Le Cornu and Xhavid Emini, are among the many couples who have bought at Kingsford estate in Point Cook.

Developed by Peet Limited, Kingsford is almost sold out – there are less than 40 home sites remaining. Buyers such as Le Cornu and Emini are attracted to the estate’s home sites starting from $250,000 and ranging in size from 398-square-metres to 581-square metres.

“I always knew I wanted to buy a property in Point Cook,” Le Cornu said.

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Finding a family-friendly community was high on the couple’s agenda, because as well as having a baby on the way, they are welcoming Emini’s daughters into their new home.

“We really wanted an estate with a family focus and we like that Kingsford has been designed for families – for people like us,” Le Cornu said. “We are really looking forward to bringing our baby home to our new house at Kingsford.”

Kingsford is close to childcare centres, schools and Point Cook Town Centre.

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“It’s really exciting to be a rst-home buyer – I’ve always rented,” Le Cornu said.

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Girls take first steps

By Liam Twomey

ere was cause for celebration at Point Cook Football Club at the weekend.

But this time, it wasn’t for a crunching tackle or miraculous goal. e Bulldogs were instead showing off their hard work, with the club’s junior Victorian Women’s Football League side playing its first home game.

While Point Cook lost to Sunbury, 15.19 (109) to 0.2 (2), head coach Belinda McErvale said the new side’s progress had been pleasing.

“ ere are a few youth girls’ teams around the area, and I knew that some of them were struggling a little bit for numbers, but we have just kept growing and growing,’’ she said.

“We have got 23 girls in the squad at the moment … they are just always eager to learn and improve each training session. ere is a really positive atmosphere around the club.”

First-time coach McErvale, who played for VWFL side Melbourne Uni for more than 10 years, said developing a senior side was high on her priority list.

Heeney Steele

Cornell Flynn Davis. At Lavington Sports Ground.

NORTHBALLARAT3.4 3.8 6.15 11.18 (84)

NORTHERN 1.1 5.3 7.5 8.8 (56)

Goals:NorthBallarat: Palmer 4 Wheelahan 3 Butler Templeton Ludeman Johnston. Northern: Fiorini Short Gresham Hunt El Moussalli Malone Proctor McDonagh.

Best: North Ballarat: Johnston Ludeman Palmer Templeton McDonald Wheelahan. Northern: Hunt Ballard Gresham Macpherson Malone Tester. At Eureka Stadium.

WESTERN 2.1 7.3 9.6 14.10 (94)

BENDIGO 1.1 2.2 3.4 4.4 (28)

Goals:Western: Norton 4 Vujanic 2 Laverde 2 Viola

Pulitano Orr Sullivan Menadue Ellis. Bendigo: Evans 2 Conway 2.

Savage Dennis-Lane Dunell Lee Maister. Best:Footscray: Bontempelli Wallis Stevens Russell Austin Smith. Sandringham: Ong Banfield Le Grice Munro Murdoch. At Simonds Stadium. CASEY 3.2 9.9 9.9

: Blease Smith McKenzie Michie Riley Barry. Northern: Cachia Graham McInnes Bransgrove Anthony Tardio. At Visy Park.

WILLIAMSTOWN 2.1 6.5 11.6 18.10 (118)

FRANKSTON 3.6 5.8

Best:Western: Duggan Viojo Monk Myers Ferrari Dawam. Bendigo: Cole Evans Davie Pickering Ryan At Epsom Huntly Reserve

EASTERN 2.3 6.8 9.9 11.13 (79)

DANDENONG 1.0 1.5 3.9 6.9 (45)

Goals: Eastern: Sheridan-Ferrie 4 Petracca 3

Edwards Harvey Horner Crocker. Dandenong: Dale 2

Bennett Wilson Tomkins Lamb.

Best:Eastern: Healy Hannon Sheridan-Ferrie Parsons Crocker Mitchener. Dandenong: Kempster Dale Downie Williams Moloney Wilson. At Box Hill City

Oval.

QUEENSLAND 1.5 3.11 5.16 9.18 (72)

GIPPSLAND 2.4 4.8 9.8 10.11 (71)

Goals: Queensland: Weller Cameron-Reeves Mutu Dawson Rayner Walton Henderson Haberfield

Andrews. Gippsland: Di Ciero 4 Cunico 2 Keilty 2 Ambler Dunkley.

Best:Queensland: Weller Jackson Rayner Wagner BertoliSimmonds Dennis. Gippsland: Skinner Keilty Di Ciero Dunkley Carr Dessent. At Morwell Football Ground.

WESTERN REGION FL

DIV1

ALBION 3.7 8.12 10.15 11.17 (83)

YARRAVILLESE 1.0 3.1 5.3 8.3 (51)

Goals:Albion: J Talbett 3 B Mesto 2 M Mesto 2 J Green K Taylor J Thompson J O’Brien. Yarraville

SeddonEagles: C Topalidis 3 P Azar 2 G Sbaglia G Guest J Rycroft.

Best:Albion: T Kelm K Taylor M Mesto D Sloman J Green J Talbett. YarravilleSeddonEagles: S Miller C

Topalidis D Burton N Avery J Shaw P Azar.

WERRIBEEDISTS 3.1 7.5 9.6 10.9 (69)

ALTONA 2.4 5.6 5.8 6.8 (44)

Goals:WerribeeDists: A Panayi 5 D Briscoe 4 T McCutcheon. Altona: B Shiels 2 K Pickard J Cook W Ward M Turnbull. Best:WerribeeDistricts: A Panayi D Briscoe M Dean B Morton M Porter T Crennan. Altona: R Green D O’Leary M Cross B Davies N Leslie J Rafferty. DEERPARK 4.2 8.4 11.6 12.8 (80) SPOTSWOOD 0.0 4.0 8.1 8.2 (50)

Goals:DeerPark: J Wong

“It would be great if we could create that senior side, just so the girls have got somewhere to go for that next step.”

McErvale encouraged more girls to become involved in women’s football.

She said some of Point Cook’s players had never kicked a ball before joining the club.

“We have only got a handful of girls who have played before,” she said.

“Most of them haven’t played and this is their first proper season. ey are all developing really well.”

3 P Cutajar-Milosev 3 L Johnson M Bellingham C Docherty L Sidebottom. Best:ManorLakes: H Hunter B Leonard N Montague A Heyde M Luketic C Baker. Braybrook: B Buckow G BradfordLHungPCutajar-MilosevLWallaceMCharenko. CAROLINESPRINGS7.2118.27 29.35

Goals: Caroline Springs: S Buttigieg-Clarke 17 B Richards 7 C Bestall 4 J Caterino 2 J Knuckey 2 L Tudor 2 J Ryan 2 D Backus D Cavanagh. North Sunshine: M Yates 2 A Regazzoli 2 F Todaro J Portelli.

Best:CarolineSprings: S Buttigieg-Clarke J Ryan S Maitland J Caterino B Richards D Galea. North

Sunshine: S Hughes J Moody S Larizza B Chan K Sultan A Regazzoli. NTHFOOTSCRAY 7.314.12 17.20 22.21 (153)

LAVERTONMAGPIES 0.3 1.4 1.4 1.5 (11)

Goals:NorthFootscray: R Cavka 6 D Leatch 4 N Wilson 4 C Aspiotis 3 D Kerlin A Lakkis C Brierty S Kater S Murphy. LavertonMagpies: S Bell. Best:NorthFootscray: B Chugg L Liddicoat D Leatch S Kater A Lakkis T Wills. Laverton Magpies: G Cameron J Wiese A Cox D Mitchell S Mizzi S Paone. WYNDHAMVALE

Goals:Wyndhamvale: T Nyawela 8 A Molivas 5 C Graham 4 N Fonua 2 N Reschke C MacKey D Bunworth T Westhead J Wood C McNabb. Albanvale: NA. Best: Wyndhamvale: C MacKey J Damjanovski C Graham T Nyawela A Molivas L Klein-Breteler. Albanvale: NA.

WESTFOOTSCRAY9.4 19.6 26.11 34.15 (219) SANCTUARYL. 0.2 2.2 4.3 7.5 (47)

Goals:WestFootscray: D Yze 11 K Liossis 8 A Yze 3 A Magnabosco 2 J McCabe 2 R Bucktin 2 J Trowsdale M Kennedy T Bray J Storey M El Houli S Young. SanctuaryLakes: B MacArtney 4 M Davis D Stoodley P Sayakhot. Best:WestFootscray: R McGhie T Bray M Kennedy K Liossis J Trowsdale J Storey. SanctuaryLakes: J Duckworth P Sayakhot J Dahlmann D Hutcheson J Conway D Stoodley.

GEELONG AND DISTRICT: North Geelong 15.14 bt Werribee Centrals 6.8, Bell Post Hill 16.16 bt Winchelsea 7.7, East Geelong 22.15 bt Anakie 11.6, Corio 15.12 bt Thomson 13.8, Bannockburn 14.26 bt Belmont Lions 7.17. Res: North Geelong 13.7 bt Werribee Centrals 4.6, Bell Post Hill 10.14 bt Winchelsea 4.5, Anakie 10.8 bt East Geelong 4.12, Corio 18.9 bt Thomson 6.12, Bannockburn 9.9 bt Belmont Lions 6.12. VAFA

DIV1:Rd5: Nobs/St Pats 13.12 d Whitefriars 2.11, Old Mentonians 9.24 d Mhsob 7.10, Old Geelong 7.11 d Williamstown Cyms 5.15, Yarra Valley 9.12 d Prahran Assumption 7.13, Therry Penola 25.13 d Bulleen Templestowe 8.6. DIV3:Rd5: Power House 4.7 d Albert Park 3.6, Eley Park Sharks 10.11 d La Trobe University 7.14, Emmaus St Leos 12.17 d Northern Blues 11.13, St Francis Xavier 18.15 d South Mornington 5.9, Aquinas 16.7 d Swinburne University 7.15, Uhs-Vu 11.7 d Richmond Central 5.5.

DIV1RES:Rd5: Whitefriars 12.11 d Nobs/St Pats 5.12, Mhsob 13.11 d Old Mentonians 5.4, Old Geelong 9.14 d Williamstown Cyms 6.5, Yarra Valley 8.9 d Prahran Assumption 4.5, Bulleen Templestowe 7.4 d Therry Penola 6.5. U-19SEC3:Rd5: Williamstown Cyms 13.12

Briefs

TAC Cup

The Western Jets have continued to charge up the TAC Cup ladder by nailing their fourth win in a row on Saturday. The Jets proved far too good for the Bendigo Pioneers in a 66-point, 14.10 (94) to 4.4 (28) win. The Jets’ victory was set up in a blistering second term in which they kicked five goals to Bendigo’s one. Liam Duggan continued his great start to the TAC Cup season with another best-on-ground performance for the Jets. Up forward, Mitchell Norton was the club’s leading goalscorer with four. The weekend’s victory improves the Jets’ record to 4-3 this season and puts the club in fourth spot on the ladder. The Jets’ next match is against Northern Knights on Sunday, May 25, at Preston City Oval.

WRFL

Manors Lakes was barely hampered by poor conditions in its Western Region Football League division 2 clash against Braybrook. The Storm won by 130 points: 32.14 (206) to 10.16 (76). Heath Hunter was unstoppable on the Manor Lakes forward line, kicking eight goals. Ty Priest kicked six goals and Benjamin Leonard four. On what was a tough day for the Bombers, Brent Buckow worked hard and was named best-on-ground for Braybrook. The win didn’t move Manor Lakes up the ladder, but its percentage did increase by 22 per cent. In other division 2 results, Glen Orden beat Parkside, West Footscray smashed Sanctuary Lakes, and Sunshine Heights was too good for Tarneit.

d Nobs/St Pats 3.0, Kew 11.6 d Uhs-Vu 9.4, Mhsob d Dragons fft. SOCCER

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PREMIERLEAGUE:MEN:Rd8: Oakleigh Cannons 3 Melbourne Knights 1, Northcote City 1 Dandenong Thunder 3, Ballarat Red Devils 0 Port Melbourne Sharks, Werribee City 1 Paoe Vale, Hume City 4 Goulburn Valley Suns. NPL1:Rd7: Whittlesea Ranges 1 St Albans Saints 3, Sunshine George Cross 4 North Geelong Warriors 3, Avondale Heights 5 Richmond Seniors 2, Bendigo 4 Dandenong City 2, Moreland Zebras 4 Brunswick City 1. NPL20s:Rd8: Oakleigh Cannons 1 Melbourne Knights 1, Northcote City Dandenong Thunder, Ballarat Red Devils 2 Port Melbourne Sharks 1. NPL120s:Rd7: Whittlesea

Ranges 1 St Albans Saints 5, Sunshine George Cross 1 North Geelong Warriors 3, Avondale Heights 2 Richmond Seniors 2, Bendigo 1 Dandenong City 3.

WOMENPREMIERLEAGUE:Rd6: Monbulk Rangers 0 Bulleen Lions 4, Casey Comets 3 Heidelberg United 1, Box Hill United 1 Boroondara Eagles WPL 2, South Melbourne Womens 3 Bundoora United 2. Res: Monbulk Rangers 2 Bulleen Lions 4, Casey Comets 8 Heidelberg United 2, South Melbourne Womens 2 Bundoora United 3. MEN: STATE LEAGUE 1 South-East:Rd6: Diamond Valley United 6 Clifton Hill 3, Noble Park United 0 South Springvale 2, Doncaster Rovers 1 Langwarrin 4, Southern Stars 0 Casey Comets 5, Mornington

3 Eastern Lions 4, Morwell Pegasus 1 Malvern City 0. Res: Diamond Valley United 2 Clifton Hill 8, Doncaster Rovers 3 Langwarrin 3, Southern Stars

1 Casey Comets 3, Mornington 1 Eastern Lions 1, Morwell Pegasus 1 Malvern City 1. North-West: Keilor Park 4 Fitzroy City 1, Altona East Phoenix 1 Cairnlea 2, Fawkner Blues 3 Moreland City 1,

Slow start costs City

By Liam Twomey

Werribee City collected just one point from its home clash with Pascoe Vale in the National Premier League on Sunday.

e hosts took longer to find their touch, giving Pascoe Vale the perfect opportunity to hit the scoreboard.

Just six minutes in, Jonathan Voulgaris put the away team in front when he sent the ball into the back of the net.

Citystruggledfollowingtheearlyconcession, and Pascoe Vale had chances to go further ahead.

But a er several crucial saves from Werribee keeper Tommy Dunn, City started to have an impact at the attacking end and soon found an equaliser. Josh Groenewald did the damage, putting a header into the goal to tie the score at the 49-minute mark.

Both sides had their chances to break the deadlock in the next 25 minutes, but neither was able to turn a half chance into a goal.

Despite Werribee losing Daniel Petrov to a red card, a late penalty in the 94th minute looked as if it was going to hand City the win But Milan Savic’s kick missed everything and the match ended in a 1-1 draw.

In other results, Hoppers Crossing continued its domination of the State League 4 competition with a 4-1 win. Maribyrnong Greens SC became the sixth side to lose to the Reds this season. Zia Sherzai scored a double for Hoppers, while Brian Chesson and Marc Barbieri each kicked a goal.

e Reds are three points clear on top of the table, with an impressive goal difference of 15.

Also in State League 4, Point Cook fell to a 0-1 loss to Altona North SC. David Dennerley scored the winner for Altona North, dropping Point Cook to seventh on the table. Emilio

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Basketball

Werribee was unable to make the most of a fast start against Ringwood in Big V men’s basketball on Saturday night. The Devils gave up a 15-point quarter-time lead for a 72-78 loss. Werribee managed only 10 points in the final term, shooting at a disappointing rate of three from 17 from the field and zero from three from beyond the three-point line. There were no such problems for Ringwood, which collected its 10th win of the season. Jordan Hughes worked hard for the Devils, finishing with 21 points. Also impressive for Werribee were Aaron McCuin and Jonathan Sonda, who both achieved double-doubles. The weekend’s loss dropped Werribee from seventh to 10th on the ladder. The Devils will look to rebound this week when they take on fifth-placed Hume City.

Football

Williamstown continued its good run of form in the VFL with a 56-point win against Frankston on Sunday. After trailing by 11 points at quarter-time, Williamstown began to find its groove in the second term. Kicking four goals to two for the quarter took the Seagulls to a three-point lead at half-time. From there, the floodgates opened. Williamstown allowed the Dolphins to kick only three goals for the rest of the match. There were no such problems at the other end, with the Seagulls going on a goal-scoring rampage. On the back of six goals from Ryan Ferguson, Williamstown kicked 12 majors in the half for an 18.10 (118)-8.14 (62) win.

WILLIAMSTOWN FC NEWS

NEXT HOME GAME AT BURBANK OVAL:

SATURDAY

17TH MAY VS. GEELONG

Get down to Burbank Oval and support the stand alone Seagulls as we go head to head with Geelong VFL on Saturday 17th May.

**Please note this is an ABC TV Game. Senior game will commence at 1.10pm

Saturday 17th May vs. Geelong

Guest Speaker:

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Greg Champion

Luncheon commences at 11.15am

Cost of luncheon is $ 65.00 and includes a 2 course meal and drinks for the duration of the luncheon. Please check our website on the week of the home game for any updates or time changes.

If you would like to book in for any of our upcoming President Luncheons, please contact Norhana Stipic on nstipic@williamstownfc.com.au or call the office on 9391 0309.

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FOXTEL CUP – TUESDAY 20TH MAY VS. ASPLEY

The first two rounds of the 2014 Foxtel Cup have produced stunning upsets with the Western Storm (Tasmania) defeating reigning premiers West Adelaide in round 1 whilst West Perth defeated Box Hill at Etihad Stadium by 2 points.

Williamstown begins it’s Foxtel Cup campaign on Tuesday 20th May when we meet NEAFL side Aspley at the MCG with the game commencing at 8.35pm. Entry into the MCG is free and it would be great to see as much support as possible on this night.

Stay tuned for more details regarding our selected side and arrangements on the 20th May.

HALL OF FAME FUNCTION PROUDLY SPONSORED BY SEIVA& HOCKINGSTUART WILLIAMSTOWN

Saturday 31st May at Crown Casino

The Williamstown Football Club is pleased to announce that we have 530 booked thus far to attend our 150 year celebrations and inaugural Hall of Fame at Crown Casino. The club is excited to have so many players and officials from all era’s in attendance on the night.

Join us on this prestigious evening as we celebrate 150 years of history and announce our inaugural inductees and five legends into our Hall of Fame. Hosted by Stephen Phillips, this night will also celebrate the greatest and most memorable moments of the Williamstown Football Club.

Please don’t miss out on this fabulous event and ring the club on 9391 0309 to book your ticket asap.

Tickets cost $ 195.00 per person and includes a 3 course dinner and 5 hour beverage package.

Falcons still flying high

By Liam Twomey

A dominant first half from City West was enoughfortheFalconstoholdonforafive-goal win against Southern Saints in the Victorian Netball League.

With Kath Knott taking control in the goal area, City West opened up a 13-goal lead at half-time last Wednesday.

Knott scored 17 goals from 18 attempts to guide her side to a commanding position.

However, with the Falcons playing three games in one week, City West coach Marg Lind went into player management mode.

Knott sat out the second half, which allowed the Saints to make a late run.

But it wasn’t enough to conquer the Falcons, who held on for a 51-46 win.

Despite the victory, Lind was disappointed with her side’s inability to adapt to positional changes by the Saints.

“We allowed them to put two running goalers on us, which was a good test,” she said. “AttheendofthegameIsaidtothedefenders, there you go, there’s a sign.

“We have probably been working against a taller goaler every week and then they come and put two smalls on and it was just a bit of a shock to the system.

“We didn’t think hard enough. We didn’t problem-solve when we were under pressure in the second half.”

e result continued City West’s remarkable run through the VNL competition.

e undefeated Falcons are on top of the ladder with a perfect 12-0 record.

Last week was only the second time this season that the Falcons’ winning margin was kept to single digits.

With a busy schedule ahead, Lind said her team wouldn’t train throughout the week in an effort to stay fresh.

“We’ve put in some hard yards in the past few weeks knowing we can’t really afford to train [this week],” she said.

“ ere’s also ANL [Australian Netball League] training that most of ours are involved in, and a lot of them still have school netball as well.

“Wejustcan’taddourowntrainingontopof that workload.”

e Falcons’ next match is against the Geelong Cougars on Wednesday.

Devils determined to give finals a shake

Werribee Devils coach Lloyd Klaman isn’t hiding the fact he has high expectations for his team.

A er earning promotion into the Big V division 1 women’s competition, Klaman isn’t content with merely making up the numbers.

“We are here to play finals,” he said. “Anything less than that would be pretty disappointing for us as a team.”

Even this early in the season, the Devils appear to be on track to deliver the coach what he wants.

While many teams would have struggled with the jump in class from division 2 to division 1, the challenge has brought the best out of Werribee, which is enjoying a great start to the season.

e Devils sit in third spot on the ladder and are one of the highest-scoring teams in the competition.

“It is a tough league,” Klaman said. “I think between second place and 10th place, only one game separates everybody. It’s pretty tightly contested.

“Every week, someone can beat you. Last year, we could be off our game 15 or 20 per cent and still come up with a win.

“ is year, you really have to be ready to play.”

Last year, the Devils were hard to beat on their home court, with a 9-1 record through the regular season.

e trend is showing no signs of slowing

down, with Werribee already 3-1 at the WerribeeBasketballCentre. It’stheclub’saway form that Klaman is hoping to improve in the coming weeks. e Devils are currently 2-2 on the road.

“I think it needs to be better, especially if we have visions of making the final four at the end of the season,” he said.

“We need to be able to go on the road and take care of business there.

“I think the travel can be tough. We have trips as long as three hours. Coming up, we have a flight to Mildura as well, so we’re going to have to get that one handled.”

A er a win against Southern Peninsula Sharks last week, the Devils will look to continue their good form when they face Whittlesea on Saturday night.

Liam Twomey

Ask the coach 3

Ask the Coach

Given what has happened in the last week, what do you tell your players about bumping the opposition?

For me, nothing changes, when the opposition has the ball, tackle them. If you feel the need to bump them, that is OK, just avoid making contact with the head. What advice would you give to junior coaches (under 12’s and up) about the physical side of the game-bumping, tackling, shepherding etc?

Always protect yourself. That is the number one thing. Be decisive with your decision making, tackle hard, protect somebody else like you would expect it done for yourself, and avoid bumping or making contact with anyone in the head. The Viney suspension has been done to death in the media, by the time this goes to print the appeal will have decided things. It has been so frustrating and disappointing to people that have been involved in AFL football at all levels. People like simplicity and consistency, and the whole bumping-contact issue and the Match Review Panel is neither. How somebody can deliberately elbow another player in the head and get 2 weeks, and a bump with accidental head contact is treated the same way is terribly confusing. I don’t think there is any point changing the way we coach the game based on recent events. I want to take this opportunity to remind Tigers fans of all denominations that our game against Richmond has been moved from Torquay to Avalon Airport Oval on Saturday May 24th starting at 1.10pm. The game will be live on ABC TV but I would love to see as many Werribee Tigers supporters as possible cheer us on against the ‘other’ footballing Tigers. For all the latest news on the club check out our website, our facebook page and follow us on twitter.

You can “Ask the Coach.” Send your questions via email askthecoach@werribeefc.com.au or post on our facebook or twitter pages #askthecoach

Loads of space in rocket-like LX MOTOR

By David Bonnici

e

first thing I noticed about the Lancer was how roomy it is. e compact exterior belies its inner width, providing plenty of arm room in the front and enough space in the back for three kids to be content for about 50 kilometres before their first fight.

e boot is surprisingly spacious too, its 400 litres made larger by the split rear seats that fold flat.

e LX version has a few bells and whistles but there aren’t too many buttons, thanks mainly to the user-friendly touch screen that controls the radio, MP3 and CD player (with six-speaker stereo), phone and reverse camera display. e Bluetooth connection is hassle free.

Most of the functions on the touch screen, as well as cruise control, can be operated via buttons on the steering wheel. ey’re easy to use while still concentrating on the road, although I kept hanging up on incoming calls because the answer and end-call buttons are close together and a little hard to distinguish at first.

ere’s also voice control, which works well. e business end of the dashboard is nice to look at with nothing obscured by the steering wheel. Gauges are limited to the tacho and speedometer. Temperature and fuel level displays are on a small, multi-function digital screen which also has trip computer data such as fuel consumption and kilometres until empty. edesignershavegonewithsimplicity rather than wannabe jet-fighter cockpit, and it works.

FUEL SAVER SERVICE

VN-VY COMMODORE SERVICE INCLUDES:

•฀Replacement฀of฀Engine฀Oil,฀Oil,฀Air฀&฀Fuel฀Filters฀&฀Spark฀Plugs.

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•฀Pressure฀Test฀Cooling฀System.

•฀Road฀Test฀&฀provide฀written฀Status฀Report. IS YOUR COMMODORE RUNNING AT IT’S OPTIMUM PERFORMANCE LEVEL?

Excludes HSV models, platinum lugs & synthetic oils. Other oarts and lubricants extra.

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Holden Factory Technicians & Specialised Equipment Factory trained mechanics.

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•฀Customer฀waiting฀lounge

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TS-AH ASTRA SERVICE INCLUDES:

•฀Replacement฀of฀Engine฀Oil,฀Oil,฀Air฀&฀Fuel฀Filters฀&฀Spark฀Plugs.

•฀Check฀all฀Fluid฀Levels,฀Hoses,฀Clamps,฀Air฀Ducts,฀Thermostat, ฀฀฀Heater฀Tap,฀Brakes,฀Battery,฀Seatbelts,฀Steering฀Linkage,฀Exhaust ฀฀฀systems,฀Underbody,฀Front฀&฀Rear฀Suspension฀and฀Front฀and ฀฀฀Rear฀Demister.

•฀Inspect฀&฀Adjust฀Drive฀Belts,฀Engine฀Management,฀Tyres, ฀฀฀Chassis,฀Body฀Bolts,฀Lamps฀&฀Lights฀and฀Windscreen฀Washer ฀฀฀Fluid฀(Optikleen฀included)

•฀Pressure฀Test฀Cooling฀System.

•฀Road฀Test฀&฀provide฀written฀Status฀Report. IS YOUR ASTRA RUNNING AT IT’S OPTIMUM PERFORMANCE LEVEL?

Astra excludes diesel models & 2.2lt Z22 engine.

e leather seats are comfortable and heated in the front. I was sceptical of this feature until a drive from Geelong on a particularly cold and wet day where it proved rather sublime.

Unlike the 2002 Lancer coupe I once owned, this Lancer LX doesn’t exude raciness to look at, but the 2.0 litre engine doesn’t let you down on a freeway entrance. It sits comfortably at 2000rpm at 100km/h (using just 5 litres/per 100km on a flat deck), which you’ll easily exceed if not paying attention.

e CVT automatic transmission has the Sportronic option, which provides clutch-free manual gear shi ing that lets you channel the Lancer’s rally heritage. It shoots off like a rocket in first gear. In full auto mode the gear changes are smooth, and there’s none of the lag that you o en get with smaller cars.

e LX will set you back $2000 more than

the base ES model, but for that you get a host of extras including a display audio system and reversing camera and sensors, leather trim, sports seats and leather steering wheel. It also has chrome accents and door handles,

which enhance the Lancer’s, shall we say, familiar exterior.

e Lancer LX is available at Werribee Mitsubishi, Heaths Road, Hoppers Crossing. www.werribeemitsubishi.com.au

Briefs

MEGA EVENT

Audi agship arrives Audi has brought its new A8 sedan to Australia. The new model takes the philosophy of “unmatched levels of comfort, re nement and sophisticated luxury” a step further, adding more standard equipment and advanced features to get more bang for your six- gure bucks. The exterior has been thoroughly redesigned to give it a more sporty presence and features new technology, like the innovative Matrix LED headlights and electromechanical steering. It has a choice of long and short wheel base and 3L V6 and 4.8L V8 TDI engines. Prices start at $195,000. www.audi.com.au

include the Fiat Chrysler Group, which posted total retail sales of 3162 vehicles and commanded a market share of 3.9per cent – up from 2.4 per cent in April 2013. Jeep sales remained strong and the company’s Fiat and Alfa Romeo brands were again standouts. Mazda has continued its best-ever start to a calendar year, selling 7000 cars in April and a total of 34,785 in the year to date. The new Mazda 3 led the charge with 3057 sales last month. Holden sold 8017 cars in April, representing 8.1 per cent growth.

New Cruzes

Holden is introducing two new models to the Cruze line-up. The Z-Series and SRi Z-Series replace the popular Cruze CDX and SRi-V models. These new additions have more standard features than their predecessors while retaining Cruze’s reasonable pricing. The 1.8-litre Cruze Z-Series, available on sedan models only, has the option of a manual transmission and offers standard features including a MyLink infotainment system, 7-inch colour touchscreen, voice recognition with Siri, leather seats, push button start, and reverse camera and parking sensors. The CruzeZ and SriZ have on-road prices from $21,990 and $26,490 respectively. www.holden.com.au

Sales growth

Ranger takes second spot Ford’s award-winning Australian-designed and engineered Ranger is the secondmost-popular ute, behind the Toyota HiLux. Ford has sold 7912 Rangers year-to-date, up from 6556 for the same period last year. The Ranger is ahead of the Mazda BT-50, Holden Colorado, Mitsubishi Triton, Nissan Navara, Isuzu D-Max and Volkswagen Amarok in this highly competitive market. www.ford.com.au/ranger

Yeti sighted

ŠKODA Australia has introduced a new-look, but still boxy, Yeti to its line-up. The new-look Yetis offer all the features of the popular, compact SUV in two different variants, split between two-wheel drive and four-wheel drive ranges. The two-wheel drive features a new-look front and rear bumper design, while the four-wheel drive 4x4 Outdoor maintains a more rugged, off-road look. Prices start at $23,490. www.skoda.com.au

Despite talk of economic doom and gloom, several car groups report strong sales results for last month. These

David Bonnici

New Carnival has plenty of front

By Ewan Kennedy

Kia chose New York to unveil its all-new Carnival, a smart move as people movers are very much a major part of the automotive scene in the USA.

Australians also like people movers, though many opt for the macho look of an SUV rather than a bus-type vehicle.

Cleverly, the 2015 Kia Carnival has a bold look that may suit both types of Australian buyers. e big grille certainly gives new Carnival a semi-SUV look.

Interestingly, the all-new Carnival completes the restyling of Kia’s entire lineup by the famed German car designer Peter Schreyer.

e new Carnival is aimed at maximising interior volume, both in the cabin and luggage area. We are told that considerable attention has been given to providing a quiet, comfortable cabin.

Carnival is available in seven and eightpassenger con gurations, though at this stage the Australian speci cations are to be nalised. We may not get both seating choices here.

Despite the overall width and height remaining virtually unchanged, the Carnival provides more front shoulder room and greater leg room in all three rows of seats.

e horizontal design theme of the dash and instrument panel creates a sense of width and provides a more upmarket feel.

e use of so -touch materials gives it a more upmarket feel.

As before, the new Carnival has various interior storage options to keep passengers occupied. e bells and whistles include Kia’s UVO infotainment and telematics system. is will be the rst Kia model to o er four new eServices safety features: geo-fencing,

speed alert, curfew alert and driving score.

e Kia app connector can provide you with Pandora, iHeart radio and Yelp.

At its heart, the Carnival is powered by a direct injection 3.3-litre V6 engine, replacing the 3.5-litre V6 found in the current Grand Carnival. It produces up to 205kW of power and has been tuned for mid-range torque. e engine is mated to a high-tech six-speed automatic transmission.

As the Americans don’t particularly like diesel engines, only the petrol unit was discussed in the New York reveal.

We certainly anticipate that Australian buyers will be able to buy a turbo-diesel, probably an enhanced version of the 2.2-litre four-cylinder unit seen on current models.

New Carnival models will come with active safety features such as electronic stability

control, traction control system, brake assist system, electronic brake force distribution, and ABS brakes.

For easier parking and vehicle manoeuvring, the surround view monitor provides images from cameras placed around the vehicle.

e Carnival will come to Australia in the rst quarter of next year, with speci cations and prices to be announced closer to that time.

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• William Angliss Institute

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• MEGT

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• Academy of Interactive Entertainment

• Deakin University

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• RMIT University

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• Tractor Design School

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Career Options

Career options for 21st century students in the Western suburbs has been the burning topic of conversation at recent Wyndham Hobsons Bay Region Careers Association (WRICA) meetings this year.

WRICA was established in 1998 to provide an opportunity for career development practitioners, working in secondary colleges located in Wyndham and Hobsons Bay, to work together to develop better careers education offerings for the young people in their schools. Over the past 17 years WRICA has grown to include 17 secondary colleges, 9 TAFE and University providers and 10 training organisations. In that time WRICA has been able to offer support to tens of thousands of teachers and students in schools in the South Western Metropolitan area relating to the exploration of career pathways and options.

One of the most important undertaking of WRICA’s is the organisation and running of the WRICA Careers Expo – an annual event that catersforupto4,000studentsfromlocalschools, and70exhibitorsfromacrosstheStateeachyear.

The WRICA Careers Expo is highly regarded by both exhibitors and career practitioners alike and this year’s Expo promises to be an exciting and informative event.

In 2014, WRICA determined that its main emphases should be to equip local career

teachers to support our young people to be ready for the rapidly changing employment landscape,particularly here in theWest.

It is aimed at assisting them to make decisions about their immediate futures – what they are going to do once they leave school, looking at a range of options open to them and equipping them with the skills to move into, and between, different occupations or further educational training options.

While at school we also strongly believe that students needed to be exposed to ways of developingresiliencewhenfacingtheirdecisions about their work-lives.

Throughoutallofthiswerecognisethatstudents needtohavethemostcurrentinformationabout the world of work and further education made available to them so their decisions are informed and the most appropriate for them individually.

Trademarks adopted by WRICA are advocating career development, empowering choice and engaging youth.

WRICAisanot-for-profitincorporatedassociation that is sustained by annual membership,and the sponsorship of theWRICA Careers Expo.

Bill Wringe WRICA President www.wrica.com.au

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