Wyndham Star Weekly - 16th July 2014

A dog’s life made better

On a dirt road on Melbourne’s outskirts is a special place where man’s best friends are given a new lease on life.

Kerrie Gebert and daughter Kayla started Puppy Tales Rescue in Hoppers Crossing almost three years ago.

Since then they have saved about 470 dogs from going to pounds ... or worse.

They recently moved from a house in Hoppers Crossing to a large plot in Brookfield where there’s plenty of pasture for the dogs to roam.

Kerrie says she likes nothing more than being able to make better the lives of dogs in need of help and while only nine dogs call the place home, she expects numbers to grow rapidly.

“We’re developing now as a rescue place for dogs in desperate need of life-saving surgery.”

One dog looking for a home is Wentworth, a pug-shih tzu- cross that needed emergency hip surgery at a cost of $1500.

“Wentworth … couldn’t even use his hind legs and now he’s almost pain-free. That’s why I love it and that’s why I keep doing it,” Kerrie says.

The rescue group relies entirely on public donations and has become a full-time job for Ms Gebert, who previously worked as a vet nurse. Kayla is following in her mum’s footsteps and when she’s not helping rescue animals, she, too, works as a vet nurse.

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Xavier Smerdon

Win for Wyndham’s west

By Laura Michell

More than $500 million will be invested in roads and infrastructure in Wyndham’s west by the state government, council and developers, allowing crucial Werribee west arterial roads to be built within three years.

Last week, Planning Minister Matthew Guy announced a $533 million development contribution plan for Wyndham’s west, providing funding for community facilities, roads and sports fields across seven precincts in

thenext30years.Amongtheprojectstoreceive funding is the Armstrong and Ison roads link between the Werribee River and the Princes Freeway. Wyndham council will borrow $20 million to “forward fund” the project. e plan also includes a proposed bridge over the Geelong rail line in Werribee west to provide greater access to the Princes Freeway for commuters.

Mr Guy said the Armstrong and Ison roads link would be built as a result of a “landmark” agreement between the government, council

and developer Lend Lease. e first stage of the link is expected to be finished by 2017 and will include the building of Ison Road between the freeway and rail line, as well as the construction of Armstrong Road between Ballan Road and Black Forest Road.

e remainder of the link will be built between 2018 and 2025.

“Construction of Armstrong Road and Ison Roadisrequiredearlyinthedevelopmentofthe Wyndham west sub-corridor,” Mr Guy said.

Cr Glenn Goodfellow said the council

had already paid a substantial amount of its $21 million contribution to construction of Armstrong and Ison roads, while Lend Lease would deliver $52 million.

e remaining funding will be borrowed by the council, with the plan setting out how the council will be reimbursed.

Cr Goodfellow said other major road projects included in the plan were construction of Green and Black Forest roads.

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Two-schools plan for empty site

By Xavier Smerdon

e site of the former Glen Devon primary school in Werribee has been earmarked to become home to both an English language school and special school.

Western Metropolitan Liberal MP Andrew Elsburytold StarWeekly hewasworkingtohave the now-vacant lot returned to the community.

“We’re working on something for the site,” Mr Elsbury said. “ ere’s an English language

school at Wyndham Central College that I want moved there because they’ve asked for it.”

Mr Elsbury said the English language school was currently made up of four portable classrooms, which could easily be moved to the former Glen Devon school block.

He said the rest of the site would ideally be used by Warringa Park special school as a second campus.

“Warringa Park is always looking for more space and I think that would be the best outcome for the people of Wyndham,” he said.

“I don’t want any housing in that area. I

‘‘ It would be the best outcome for the people of Wyndham ’’ -AndrewElsbury

still believe the community will benefit from having that site. e [education] department is receptive to the idea.”

Mr Elsbury said the plan was likely to be carried out in the next four years if the Liberal government was re-elected in November. e site has been vacant since Glen Devon

Fast action sought for slow motion

A Hoppers Crossing resident is calling for speed limits in the area to be revised – upwards.

Nathan Farrugia has started an online petition calling for Hogans, Heaths, Derrimut and Sayers roads to have their speed limit increased from 60km/h to 70km/h.

Late last year, VicRoads lowered the speed limit by 10km/h on the roads following a statewide review that recommended the removal of 70km/h and 90km/h zones to avoid driver confusion.

But Mr Farrugia, 24, said the slower speeds were causing drivers to become frustrated. “We simply want the speed limits returned

to their original state, from the newly imposed 60km/h back to 70km/h,” he said. “ e lowered speed limits feel very slow, extend driving time and have a negative impact on driver attitudes towards driving and speed limits.

“Even a er a six-month period to adjust to these new limits, they still feel extremely limiting and not appropriate for the area.”

Mr Farrugia said that while VicRoads had argued that 70km/h zones were confusing, that was not the case on a road where the speed limit was constant.

“People don’t want less 70km/h zones – they just want fewer changes in allowable speeds,” he

said. “It’s a hard thing to fight because people will say that it’s safer, but these are main roads and they should be faster than 60km/h.”

But RoadSafe Westgate Community Road Safety Council chairman Jim Giddings said the lower speed limits should stay.

“People have got to realise that with the growth in population we’ve experienced, a reduction in speed limits is a positive thing,”

Mr Giddings said.

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primary school closed in 2010. It became a target for vandals before being burned down in November 2011.

Tarneit MP Tim Pallas would make no commitment on the future of the site if Labor waselectedinNovember,buthesaidsomething had to be done.

“ e Napthine Coalition government has failed to make a decision on the future of the site for three and a half years,” he said. “ e government must make a decision and ensure calls for it to become a community resource are met rather than ignored.”

Graffiti attack caught on CCTV

Fences and street signs on Duncans Road have been targeted by vandals in a late-night graffiti spree.

Signs and fences along the road from Werribee Secondary College to Werribee South were sprayed with tags during the attack on July 8.

Constable Josh Stalk said police were reviewing CCTV of one of the incidents. He said the footage showed two men carrying out the vandalism about 11.20pm.

Constable Stalk said two tags, ‘Droes’ and ‘Hecks’, had been sprayed on the signs and fences.

He said photographs of the tags had been added to a police database.

e graffiti has been reported to Wyndham council to be cleaned up.

A Werribee South resident, who asked nottobenamed,saiditwasdisappointing to see such a long stretch of graffiti while driving along Duncans Road.

e resident said many signs and fences had been covered in red paint.

“Ihope[thevandals]wouldthinkagain before spraying graffiti everywhere.

“ ey’ve made a mess. I hope that knowing they have been caught on CCTVencouragesthemorsomeonewith further information to come forward.”

Werribee South residents reported seeing the men walking along Duncans Road, away from the Werribee CBD.

Constable Stalk said one of the men captured on CCTV was of a solid build, while the second man was skinnier.

Anyone with information should call police on 9742 9444 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

Laura Michell

Call to drop drink drive limit

By Laura Michell

A Werribee road safety advocate whose brother was killed by a speeding drunk driver is urging Victoria Police to drop the state’s legal bloodalcohol limit to zero to change motorists’ attitudes towards drinking and driving.

Last week, police raised the possibility of lowering the legal limit from .05 to .02, asking the community to consider the benefits and impacts of such a move.

Lisa Markovic, whose brother Daniel was killed in May 2004, believes that dropping the

limit to .02 is a step in the right direction, but she would like legislators to go even further and reduce it to zero.

“At .02, people will misjudge [how much they can drink] more than they do now,” Ms Markovic said.

“Ifitiszero,there’snoroomformisjudgment.

ey’ll know that if they’re drinking they can’t drive.”

e co-founder of Road Trauma Families Victoria said it was time people thought more about the consequences of driving a car under the influence of alcohol.

Shots fired in Truganina

Two Truganina houses were sprayed with bullets in separate early-morning drive-by shootings last week.

On Wednesday, July 9, three people were sleeping inside a house on Vanderbilt Drive when two bullets were fired at their garage and a front window about 3.20am.

e bullet that hit the garage door passed through a fridge before travelling through the bedroom of a man who lives in the house.

e man, who shares the house with his brother and his brother’s wife, said he was not scared by the incident.

“I’m never worried. I’m still alive,” he said. “A strong man [would] come here face to face, not come in the [expletive deleted] night and shoot my home.”

Detective Senior Constable Steven Oakley, from the Wyndham Crime Investigation Unit, said police were still searching for the gunman.

“Police ballistics are examining evidence

that has been recovered from the house,” said Detective Senior Constable Oakley, who would not confirm whether the house, owned by a member of the Haddara family, was subject to police raids in March this year.

He refused to comment on whether the incident was part of a turf war between feuding families.

On Saturday, another house in Truganina was targeted in similar circumstances. Just before 1am, a house on Tylden Way was shot at by several men before they fled in a dark-coloured car. ree adults and a child were home at the time. at house is also owned by a member of the Haddara family. A link between the shootings is being investigated.

Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or www. crimestoppers.com.au

She said drivers should never put themselves inthepositionwheretheymightkillthemselves or someone else.

“People have that misguided idea it’s OK to get in the car a er they have been drinking,” Ms Markovic said.

“ ey don’t see the big deal about what they’re doing. People need to understand that alcohol and cars don’t mix, regardless of how much you’ve had to drink.

“It’s not just about being fined or losing your licence, the issue is that people die as a result of this behaviour and people are injured for life by

this behaviour. At the end of the day, it is o en innocent people who are affected and families are le to pick up the pieces.”

Inspector Martin Boorman said police were considering lowering the blood-alcohol limit because at .05, a driver was at least twice as likely to be involved in a crash.

He said about 20 per cent of drivers killed on Victoria’s roads had blood-alcohol concentrations over .05.

“It’s about separating behaviours,” he said. “If you’re going to drink, don’t drive. And if you are going to drive, don’t drink.”

A twin-win situation

Despite the stresses and headaches – and the fact there are twice as many nappies to change, – mother of twins Louise Unsworth wouldn’t change a thing.

e Hoppers Crossing resident already had two stepdaughters when she learned she was pregnant with twins at the age of 35.

“It was a bit of a shock at the beginning because we never expected it, but then it was exciting. en there was lots of planning,” Ms Unsworth recalls.

She gave birth to Daniel and Freya three years ago. ey were born five weeks premature and each weighed only two kilograms.

She says life with the now happy and healthy three-year-olds is only getting better.

“It’s just been really special,” Ms Unsworth says. “Even though it’s a lot of hard work, it’s really great to see them together.”

Ms Unsworth says Daniel and Freya have always been energetic and know how to keep their mother busy.

“ e hardest thing is the sleep deprivation and juggling everything at once,” she says.

“Good family support makes it so much easier. And if someone offers you help, you take it.”

e Australian Multiple Birth Association, which is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year, has helped thousands of families deal with the struggles of having more than one child arrive at once.

About 2 per cent of Australian families include a multiple birth. e association says medical and technological advances during the past four decades have made life for those families much easier.

For more details, visit www.amba.org.au.

Xavier Smerdon

Ratepayer $303,000 in arrears

By Xavier Smerdon

One Wyndham property owner owes the council more than $303,000 in back rates as part of a community deficit of almost $10 million.

Latest figures from the council show more than 9000 properties were in the red on their rates in the 2013-14 financial year.

“ ere were 9372 properties with an outstanding balance of $5 or more as at June 30,” the council’s acting chief executive, Kelly

Grigsby, said. “ is equates to $9,869,467.88 in rates, charges and interest, or 6.41 per cent of the total amount of rates levied. e figure does not include the fire services levy.”

e council’s sustainable development director, Dean Rochfort, said one ratepayer owed $303,818.85, including penalty interest.

“ estatisticsalsoshowthetop10properties are responsible for $1,242,118 out of that $9,869,467 in outstanding rates, charges and interest.”

Community lawyer Michael Mitchell told

Star Weekly residents were risking much more than late fines if they did not pay their rates.

“Ultimately your house and property could be seized if you don’t pay your rates,” Mr Mitchell said.

“ e council is very understanding and if people are genuinely struggling to pay their rates then it will help them out by setting them up with a payment plan.

“But some people think it’s like not paying a library fine and they think it’ll just go away.

“If you owe the council more than $300,000,

it’s going to get its money.” Mr Mitchell said the amount of money owed in rates was indicative of a wider problem in Wyndham.

“ is is worrying because it shows that more than 9000 people couldn’t pay their rates for whatever reason,” he said.

“It shows people are living beyond their means and that the gap between rich and poor is getting wider.”

e council is also owed $416,034 from 2082 unpaid fines, mainly for parking offences.

Your Club

MPs scrap over school shortage

By Xavier Smerdon

A new campaign to have more schools built in Melbourne’s western suburbs has been dismissed by a Liberal MP as a “smoke and mirrors” tactic.

Altona Labor MP Jill Hennessy launched the campaign last week, saying the west would continue to struggle if more schools were not delivered to service the growing population. She called on people to sign an online petition demanding that the state government act.

“As development continues to be approved across Melbourne’s west, there is a distinct lack of adequate investment in education infrastructure, especially at the senior level,” she said.

“Many local residents are travelling long distances to access schools, dealing with transport challenges and congestion in the process. Many in the local community have expressed concerns about the lack of senior options available for their children.”

Ms Hennessy said she would continue to advocate “for greater funding across the local

Hoons face scan ban

Werribee’s busiest pubs and nightclubs are uniting in a bid to bring an end to drunken feuds and incidents.

e Park Hotel and Mynt Lounge have both installed Scantek, a system that scans every patron’s ID and flags people who have been banned at other venues.

Park Hotel owner Nick Christou, who installed the system about a week ago, said it would create a local network that would make it more difficult for troublemakers to continue drinking once they had been kicked out of a venue.

“ is is all about providing a safer environment,” Mr Christou said.

He said his business was very proactive about security issues, and trouble-making customers facing expulsion found that “challenging”.

e technology is used to scan any kind of ID, including passports and keypasses, and alerts door staff when someone has

previously been removed or refused entry at any other business that uses the same system.

Information is removed a er 28 days, but permanent bans remain in the system.

Mynt Lounge owner Adam Toffolon said the system would encourage more sensible drinking in the area.

“Venues have got a lot of power now,” he said.

“Police involvement in these kinds of things doesn’t have as much of an impact as saying to someone that they will be banned from 20 to 30 different venues throughout Melbourne – 90 to 95 per cent of problems we have can be stopped at the door.”

Both men said that while they had very few violent incidents at their venues, they felt they had a duty of care to the community.

community in the Parliament and outside to ensure we can deliver the education excellence local young people deserve”, but she made no commitment that more schools would be built if Labor won the state election in November.

Western Metropolitan Liberal MP Andrew Elsbury said the campaign was an election-year hoax.

“Once again, this is absolute smoke and mirrors from Labor,” Mr Elsbury said.

“ ey’ve said nothing new. ey’re not saying what they’d do differently. Yes, you can sign the petition, but what are they going to do?

“We are building Tarneit K-9, Alamanda K-9 and Wyndham Vale P-9. Ms Hennessy is getting two new schools in her area.

“ is is the first time they [Labor] have woken up in years and they’re still not saying anything new.”

Mr Elsbury said at least five western suburbs schools had been closed when Labor was last in power, and the Liberal government had been le with a $400 million school maintenance backlog.

To find Ms Hennessy’s petition, visit www. jillhennessy.com.au.

BEAT THE WINTER CHILL

GAS DUCTED HEATING

jgillespie@starweekly.com.au

Sometimes eating out can leave a bad smell, says Kevin Hillier

I’ve have had my fair share of interesting experiences while dining out but recently I had two I’d never experienced before and hope never to be put through again.

e first was being accused of doing a runner. Yes, how dare they? I was with my wife, her mother and our son, hardly Bonnie and Clyde or Ma Barker’s gang in their prime. It’s embarrassing having a waitress yelling at you “Did you pay? What’s your room number?” as you’re walking up the stairs. I was offended, and let them know an apology was in order.

e second incident was totally different. A dinner for just Sarah and I, Hayden was with grandma and no driving was required, so we were both looking forward to a nice meal and a glass or two of whatever. We were seated next to a family of four, which was fine until one of the two young boys at the family table had a flatulence problem. Unfortunately his problem soon became our problem, as the stench wa ed its way to our table. Once was pretty hard to stomach, but it happened again about five minutes later, so our dinner conversation went

from, what we had done that day to “Do you think they have gas masks here?” Do we ask to be reseated and if we do, what do we say is the reason? Should we just get up and leave? en the father took one of the boys to the toilet and, not surprisingly, the germ warfare stopped. Luckily we hadn’t been served our meals because I wouldn’t have been able to taste anything but deep fried stench. Has this happened to you and what did you do? I look forward to your feedback on this.

“ARE you OK, mate?” On hearing that, the young man on the ground jumped up like a member of Michael Jackson’s dance ensemble and assured me he was fine but thanks for asking. He was clearly under the influence of something, as he’d been writhing around and appeared to be in a state of agitation, before lying down and responding to my inquiry. I had my phone in my hand, triple-0 was primed and ready to go. I wasn’t sure if I wanted an ambulance or a police car but, thankfully, I

If you have any news or events, let me know at kevin@howdypartnersmedia. com

Park, housing in $2.3m plan

Hobsons Bay council has revealed that $2.3million allocated for a “confidential acquisition” in its 2014-15 budget was to buy the former Laverton Primary School site for parkland and, most likely, social housing. e total cost for the 1.4-hectare site, excluding GST, is $2.6million.

According to a previously confidential council report, 10,000 square metres would be necessary for a neighbourhood park and public open space, leaving 4450 square metres that could be used for “affordable housing”.

e Department of Treasury and Finance (DTF) says it is proposed to make the Epsom Street property “an appropriate residential zone”. As revealed by Star Weekly, the Hobsons Bay Residents Association had questioned whether the council planned to buy the school site, saying the council should consult residents before spending such a large sum of ratepayer money. e association questioned why the council wouldn’t consider buying the former Altona West Primary School site, which residents fear could be used for medium-density housing. DTF had offered the council an opportunity to purchase surplus school sites before they were listed for public sale.

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Diabetes strikes twice

By Laura Michell

Violet Grey knows more about diabetes than most other six-year-olds.

Last year, the Iramoo Primary School pupil began raising funds to help nd a cure for diabetes a er her younger brother, Ethan, was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes.

Violet, Ethan, 4, mum Tania, grandmother Susan Wesson and great-grandmother Rhoda Primrose raised $1800 by taking part in the Walk to Cure Diabetes around Albert Park Lake in October.

But only two weeks a er the walk, Violet was also diagnosed with type 1 diabetes.

Ms Grey said she picked up on Violet’s diabetes a er a random check of her bloodsugar levels following her birthday.

She said it was unbelievable that two of her children had type 1 diabetes and needed daily insulin injections.

“It is crazy they were diagnosed within a month of each other,” Ms Grey said.

“Violet has her good days and her bad days. ere are days when she doesn’t want to take her insulin. It’s harder for her than Ethan becausesherememberswhatitwaslikebefore.”

Violet said having diabetes meant she had to be more careful about what she ate.

“I have to watch what I eat at parties because there are lots of sugary foods,” she said.

Ms Grey said winter was a particularly di cult time for the family, with Ethan and Violet at risk of spending time in hospital if they get sick.

“If they get a cold, it throws everything out,” she said. “ ere’s no school and I have to check their blood-sugar and ketone levels. But, thankfully, we’ve had no hospital days so far.” e family will take part in this year’s Walk to Cure diabetes in Geelong on October 12.

Farmer pays for water crime

A Werribee South vegetable farmer has been ned $500 a er pleading guilty to a water o ence.

efarmerfacedWerribeeMagistrates Court on July 2, charged with interfering with works belonging to Southern Rural Water.

e court heard two Southern Rural Water eld o cers noticed an object stuck on the meter for a groundwater bore on the man’s property during a routine meter reading.

Southern Rural Water said the object prevented the meter from recording the amount of water being used.

e man admitted responsibility for the o ence, although his lawyers argued he believed an employee may have placed the object on the meter.

He was convicted and ordered to pay a $500 ne to Southern Rural Water and court costs of $2000.

Southern Rural Water groundwater and rivers general manager Craig Parker urged irrigators to consider trading for more water if they required it, rather than resorting to water o ences.

“Meters are there so that we can protect groundwater supply for everyone – for farmers, for the district, for the environment,” he said.

“If everyone took more than their fair share, the aquifer in Werribee South would be under threat from seawater intrusion.”

For more information about licence regulations or water trading, contact Southern Rural Water on 1300 139 510.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Sinking feeling

More ridiculous things from the government (‘Residents wary of ‘pricey’ Werribee South ferry’, Star Weekly, July 9). It would take longer than 50 minutes. It’s just pollie spin and the price is prohibitive, which everyone knows – a badge to say they have done something for the west yet we all know it equates to nothing useful. Useful – now that would be real governing!

Linjellet, via web

Some may remember a catamaran service operating in the bay a few decades ago. It lasted a few months. This is likely to go the same way, if it ever gets going at all. Upgrade the rail system and use cable cars instead of buses to connect to the stations. That will ease congestion.

Albert Fey, via web

Truganina roads need a lift Truganina roads need to be improved (‘$533 million for Wyndham infrastructure announced’, online, July 10]. Traffic is getting worse. Leaks Road duplication is a must.

Mark, via web

We’re going to need billions of dollars to make up for all the funding we haven’t received in the past few decades to pull us more in line with the rest of Melbourne. But this is still a good start.

Kurt Stanley, via Facebook

Unwanted in Wyndham

How dare the state government continue to bully Wyndham council and the residents of Wyndham into accepting these excessive developments (‘Infrastructure funding urged’, Star Weekly, July 9). Every day

the ghettos of Wyndham grow. This is yet another housing development that Wyndham does not need, forced on us by the state government just because it can – so it can invest profits elsewhere instead of back into Wyndham. How many times do we need to be reminded that with well above 5000 properties for sale or rent in Wyndham, we do not need or want more new housing here?

If the state and federal governments will not pay for all the shortfall in infrastructure for any development here, then it should not go ahead. It’s great that the council is taking a stand but ultimately the state government can just over-ride it and do whatever it wants. This flawed system needs to change.

Michael Young, via web

A roundabout way of spending Stop paying 70-grand for the “design” of a roundabout (‘Rates cap a $64m blow to Wyndham’, Star Weekly, July 9). It’s round = O. Now where’s my money?

Gavin Poyner, via Facebook

They only spent $750,000 of our money fixing the landscaping at the civic centre when it wasn’t broken. So maybe they need to have rate rises capped. Everybody is hurting and has to tighten their belts, including our elected representatives. Ype Zee, via Facebook

Star Weekly welcomes letters no longer than 200 words. All letters are subject to editing and must include a name, address and phone number.

Post: 12 Howes St, Airport West, 3142. Email: westletters@starweekly.com.au

Briefs

Fighting diabetes

Wyndham residents are being urged to take steps to prevent developing type 2 diabetes. About 4 per cent of the community is affected by the chronic condition. South Western Melbourne Medicare Local is running a program in three general practices in Wyndham and Hobsons Bay to help existing patients manage their condition and screen people at high-risk of developing the disease. Inquiries: 8731 6501.

Funds available

Community groups are being encouraged to apply for grants of up to $1000 from the Manor Lakes Community Fund. The grants, run by the Dennis Family Corporation which developed the Manor Lakes estate, are available to not-for-profit groups that have been operating in Wyndham for at least 12 months. More details at www.manor lakes.com.au.

Picnic with the kids

Business owners are being encouraged to get their applications in for a stall at the Children’s Week Picnic which will be on Sunday, October 26, at Werribee Park. Fees for exhibitor stalls vary depending on size and business type. Inquiries: 9742 0777.

Second man on robbery charge

A Hoppers Crossing man, 18, has been charged over a robbery at Werribee Plaza on July 2. The man was charged by detectives about 11am on July 8 after searching a house at Tandarra Drive, Hoppers Crossing. He has been charged

with armed robbery and robbery. He is the second person charged in relation to the incident. On July 4, police charged a 24-year-old Hoppers Crossing man with two counts of armed robbery and one count of robbery.

Laverton train death

Werribee line commuters faced delays last Thursday when a man died after being hit by a train at Laverton about 10.45am. A police spokesman said the man’s identity had not been released and police were still investigating the circumstances surrounding the fatality.

Werribee water carry-over

Irrigators in Werribee have carried over their unused water into a new season for the first time. Southern Rural Water announced a starting allocation of 45 per cent of high reliability water shares plus carry-over for the 2014-15 season. Irrigators in the Werribee district carried over 2800 megalitres. Southern Rural Water is urging customers to check their statements to understand the volume of water they have available.

Boat maintenance warning Transport Safety Victoria is reminding all Werribee South boaters to maintain their vessels during winter to avoid breakdowns. There were 1349 reportable maritime incidents across Victoria in the past year, 1064 of which required a response from a rescue organisation. Waterway safety manager Paul Corkill said boat maintenance was critical to safety on the water. Details: www. transportsafety.vic.gov.au

Dad contests a game of drones

By Xavier Smerdon

A Point Cook father may hold the key to saving endangered African rhinos from extinction at the hands of poachers.

Michael Dove is leading one of three Australian teams taking part in a worldwide conservation competition.

e Wildlife Conservation unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) Challenge (wcUAVc) will have teams designing drones to be deployed over South Africa’s Kruger National Park. ey will be equipped with sensors to detect and locate poachers and which are able to relay details and locations to park rangers.

More than 160 teams around the world have entered the competition and the drone that does best in a series of tests will be crowned the winner and could be used to help ght illegal poachers.

“I entered for two reasons,” Mr Dove said. “ e rst is that there’s a serious problem in Kruger National Park with the dwindling number of rhinos.

“Secondly, I want to use it to educate my kids. I want to be a role model for my son.”

Mr Dove and the other three members of his teamwilltraveltoSouthAfricainNovemberto test his drone, which has been named Wakoor, meaning “to watch over” in Afrikaans.

“For us the real challenge is to just be there,” Mr Dove said. “We’re not so concerned if we win. It’s a chance to have a great experience.”

But his team has one thing setting it apart. Mr Dove, a smartphone and tablet application developer, has made an app that will allow Kruger National Park rangers to assess information from the drone while they are still in the eld. (His drone’s information will be sent to a computer, phone or tablet.)

More details: www.asgardaerospace.com

Estate gets the go-ahead WYNDHAM WEST GROWTH

Construction of a $1 billion housing estate in Wyndham’s west will begin next month.

Lend Lease’s Harpley estate received thegreenlightfromthestategovernment last week a er Planning Minister Matthew Guy approved a $533 million developer contribution plan.

e development, which has been in the pipeline for about three years, will be part of the Black Forest Road South precinct, which was approved by the government last year and is bound by McGrath,BulbanandBlackForestroads.

e Harpley development will occupy 435 of the precinct’s 508 hectares.

Mr Guy said Harpley would provide 4000 new homes as well as transport linksandcommunityfacilities. eestate will eventually be home to about 12,000 people and will feature more than 60 hectares of lakes and wetlands, a future waterfronttowncentreandthreeschools.

e estate will have direct access from thePrincesFreewayviaArmstrongRoad.

Mr Guy has also approved precinct structure plans for Wyndham’s west at Ballan Road and Westbrook, allowing 11,400 houses to be built over the next 30 years. “Each precinct will benefit from early infrastructure delivery, with access to key services and well-designed open space and community facilities,” he said.

Laura Michell

How the west was one

What’s included in the $533 million Wyndham West Development Contributions Plan

Ԃ Construction of the Armstrong Road and Ison Road link between the Werribee River and the Princes Freeway, providing alternative access to the freeway

Ԃ Construction of a bridge over the Geelong railway line, reducing traffic on Cottrell Street

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Ԃ Approval of the Ballan Road and Westbrook precinct structure plans, providing 11,400 houses over 30 years

Ԃ Alfred Road development precinct, providing 1200 homes

Ԃ Future development precincts at Black Forest Road North, Bayview and Quandong, providing about 27,000 new homes

Family Buffet

(Joe Mastroianni)

By Laura Michell

Plans to bring forward construction of the Armstrong and Ison roads link will change the way residents move around Wyndham. Manor Lakes resident Lesley Watson said the roads and a proposed bridge over the rail line would make accessing Geelong and the city much easier for people living in Wyndham Vale and Manor Lakes.

She said people currently had to drive along McGrath Road and on back streets to access the freeway.

“ is will link Greens Road to Armstrong Road and the freeway. We have been waiting three or four years for Armstrong Road and thought it would be 2017-18 before it was built.

“We’re grateful and thankful that it is being brought forward.”

Manor Lakes Residents Association president Cedric Young said the road link and bridge would be most beneficial for people travelling from Wyndham to Geelong or Melbourne CBD for work.

“ is means they won’t have to go through Werribee. In school times, the traffic travelling through Werribee is really bad,” he said.

“I think this will be great for the community as a whole.”

Wyndham Vale resident Greg Byrne said the construction of Armstrong and Ison roads would help get trucks off Ballan Road and relieve the pressure on what he says is a worn and rough road.

Mr Young said he was pleased the government was committed to developing the infrastructure in Wyndham’s west over the next 30 years to meet the needs of existing and future communities.

“It is really great to see a long-term commitment to the area.”

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Port heads for trucks ‘nightmare’

By Laura Michell

ousands of trucks will be forced to travel across Melbourne from the western suburbs if the state government goes ahead with its plan to build the city’s second container port at Hastings, according to industry experts.

Victoria University’s Institute for Supply Chain and Logistics (ISCL), made up of academics and industry experts, released a report last week, revealing that 70 per cent of state and national freight will have to travel from the western suburbs to reach Hastings.

e report also said that almost half of all import and export containers passing through the Port of Melbourne originated in, or were destined for, businesses between Altona and Laverton in the west and Hume in the north.

Launching the report at a Committee for WyndhamlunchinPointCooklastWednesday, ISCL chair Dr Hermione Parsons said it was time for the Liberal and Labor parties to look at alternatives to Hastings.

e ISCL and the Committee for Wyndham will lobby both parties in the coming months, asking them to look at their options.

A history of healing

A memorial honouring the work of two nurses in World War I will be built in Little River.

e Little River Historical Society will use a federal government grant of more than $52,000 to build the memorial as part of its Centenary of World War I celebrations.

e memorial will be dedicated to Little River cousins Catherine (Kit) McNaughton and Sarah (Sadie) McIntosh.

It will be unveiled next year to mark the centenary of Ms McNaughton’s departure from Port Melbourne’s station pier on July 17, 1915 to serve in the war.

At one stage, Ms McNaughton was the only nurse working in a hospital ward dedicated to saving the lives of injured enemy soldiers.

Her work earned her the Royal Red Cross, the highest military honour bestowed on nurses by the Commonwealth.

She also returned from the war as Australia’s first plastic surgery nurse, before continuing

to live a life of relative obscurity back in Wyndham.

Her service was mentioned in despatches by Winston Churchill.

Last year, historian Dr Janet Butler released a book detailing Ms McNaughton’s war service.

It is based on her diaries, which chronicle her journey from Little River to Egypt, France, Greece and England and back.

Lalor Labor MP Joanne Ryan, who is Ms McNaughton’s granddaughter, said she was pleased Ms McNaughton and Ms McIntosh’s service was being recognised.

“I look forward to Kit and Sadie having a permanent memorial in the town where they grew up and in the region they returned to, where Kit married and raised her family,” she said.

Dr Parsons said one alternative could be a port to the west of the Port of Melbourne.

“If a significant proportion of the businesses currentlyestablishedtothewestofMelbourne’s centralbusinessdistrictremainintheircurrent locations, the potential freight transportation impact could be significant,” she said.

“When the Port of Hastings reaches its capacity of nine million containers, as planned, in 2050 ... it could potentially involve the movement of 4.5 million containers to and from Melbourne’s main western industrial district.

“ is would require over 4000 trucks or 140 trains moving across Melbourne’s road and rail network between Melbourne’s industrial west and north, and Hastings, daily.”

Dr Parsons said transport companies would face significant costs if they tried to move so many containers an extra 100 kilometres on increasingly congested roads. e cost would likely be passed on to consumers.

“Our exporters need to compete in international markets and they can’t if they have to wiggle their way across Melbourne,” she said.

Confusion drives green bin sins

By Laura Michell

Wyndham residents are being urged to pay more attention to what they are putting in their green-waste bins.

Recent audits of the city’s green-waste trucks have found residents are confused about what they can and can’t put in the bins.

e optional bins can be used to dispose of garden waste, including leaves, lawn clippings, grass and non-noxious weeds.

Cr Peter Gibbons said residents had been foundtobeputtinggeneralrubbish,recyclables, timber, plastic bags and plant pots in the bins.

“ ese practices contaminate the whole bin and mean otherwise compostable items are sent to landfill instead,” he said.

Cr Gibbons said it was important that residents put only the correct items in the bins because Wyndham sent its green waste to a state-of-the-art composting facility at Bulla.

“Green waste processed at the new facility

is turned into high-quality compost for agricultural use,” he said.

“To ensure that the material provided to farmers is of the highest quality, it’s important that residents dispose of their green waste correctly.

“Removing pieces of plastic, metal, glass and timber from green waste during the composting process is time-consuming and expensive, so it’s important that residents put only correct material in the bins.

“Using green waste bins correctly has benefits for our agricultural community and environmental benefits, as it reduces the amount of waste going to landfill.” e council has teamed up with the state government and other councils to educate residents, through the Back to Earth website, on what they can and can’t put in their green waste bins.

For more information on green waste, visit: www.backtoearth.vic.gov.au.

AWerribee-basedscientisthasbeenrecognised as one of the world’s most promising people in his field.

Dr Josh Aleri was recently named winner of the Gustav Rosenberger Award for his work in cattle science.

e international award is presented to one person annually and recognises the best postgraduate student in the bovine science industry.

Dr Aleri is from Kenya, where he worked as a vet before moving to Australia two years ago.

Growing up with 11 brothers and seven sisters, Dr Aleri, 29, felt he always needed to achieve something special to stand out from the crowd, and his latest award has helped him do that.

As well as the prestige that comes with the award, Dr Aleri was also given about $14,500 to help him further his studies.

While studying at the University of Melbourne’s faculty of veterinary science in

Werribee, Dr Aleri has been undertaking a fellowship in cattle health and welfare.

“I’ve always liked working with cattle,” Dr Aleri said.

“ ey’re very special animals. ey can talk to you without even speaking and I think I’ve developed that way of communicating with them that makes my work easier.”

Most of what he is studying is still confidential, but he says the main goal of his work is to “answer questions we have around different production parameters”.

As for the future, Dr Aleri says he wants to become a professor and help teach the next generation of scientists as his mentor, Professor Andrew Fisher, has done.

“If I can improve people’s lives by foretelling animal health and wellbeing then I will be happy every day,” he said. “But if I can discover something then I’ll be even happier.”

Dr Aleri will travel to Cairns on July 26 to accept his award.

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MY WYNDHAM

Little River Historical Society president Les Sanderson grew up in the area and knows a thing or two about Wyndham – past and present, writes Rebecca Miller

What’s your connection to the local community?

I’ve just moved into Wyndham Vale (Manor Lakes). I grew up in Little River and have always been involved with the community; we were always encouraged by our parents to be [involved in community] like they were.

I’m president of Little River Historical Society and its representative at Wyndham Tourism Association meetings.

I’m secretary of Little River Mechanics Institute and Free Library; a life member of the Little River Cricket Club and Youth Club and have been president of the tennis and badminton clubs.

Where’syourfavouriteretreatspot?

As a kid I loved going to the You Yangs and now I like to spend time at the Mechanics Hall going through the historical society collection.

What’syourfavouriteeatery?

Best co ee in Little River is Little River Motors (general store). In Werribee, any Wyndham Tourist Association member cafe.

Wyndham Cache and Johnsons on K are excellent and Accetta’s Wood red Pizza House does a good pizza.

What would you change in your neighbourhood?

LittleRiverisstartingtogettoosurburbanised (i.e. concrete footpaths and non-country style dwellings).

I’d remove and repair footpaths with gravel or Lilydale topping and give the town its rural heritage back. e town has a lot of history and

historical structures that people would come to see if preserved. I’d encourage a single body to be the voice of both councils, as it must be di cult for Wyndham Council to know where to allocate funds with small groups requesting funding for di erent things. One body could set priorities.

Whatwouldyounotchange?

e rural feel and friendly atmosphere.

Locals welcome visitors and former residents and the community pitches in at fund-raisers organised by groups they may not be involved in.

Little River has a number of good volunteer groups all working toward the bene t of the town.

WhatdoyourememberbeinginWyndham that’snolongerthere?

In Werribee; Comben’s Self Service Wholesalers, Horrie Davis’ hardware, Manor Railway station, Fisher Motors, Biland Trading, Denny’s, Callanan’s Chemist, the hospital in Synott Street (near pool) and Dr Prouse.

In Little River; Bulls General Store, Monty’s Motors, school concerts in the hall, the railway station being manned 24 hours and gangers checking the line, collecting milk for school from the railway station in a wheelbarrow; the Melbourne Metropolitan Board of Works workers bus and Jack McLean’s school bus taking students to school in Geelong.

(Joe Mastroianni)

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Key to realising the full potential of this new suburb is the Williams Landing Town Centre, which will be a dynamic commercial and retail hub for Melbourne’s western region. Plans for the Town Centre include shops, services, entertainment, commercial ofces and higher density residential dwellings. Activity is gathering pace with the recent opening of the Masters Home Improvement store, the rst for the City of Wyndham. Construction has also commenced on the $40 million shopping centre, which will offer 8,500 square metres of retail and commercial oor space including a Woolworths supermarket, medical centre and 23 specialty retail stores, expected to open in 2015. Its contemporary and modern layout is based around an inviting retail mall design, fully enclosed and airconditioned, with convenient parking.

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The completion of two key infrastructure projects in 2013, the new $110 million train station and Palmers Road freeway interchange, have made commuting to and from the area a breeze.

Serviced by the Werribee line, this stateof-the-art station is in a class of its own and sets a benchmark by which other stations will be judged. There is lift access, customer service and ample parking space. Hop on the train and you’re in the CBD in just 29 minutes. Further enhancing Williams Landing’s accessibility and appeal is the bus interchange.

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All smiles for Linh Da

Linh Da Vo is a happy girl with a beautiful smile – not that you can see it.

e 12-year-old from Vietnam was born with a birth mark on her face which grew into a tumour that has taken over the le -hand side of her face and obscures her mouth.

Deer Park resident Kim ien Truong met Linh Da two years ago in a children’s hospital in Vietnam and has sponsored the girl and her mother, Hanh Vu, to come to Australia for medical treatment.

“ ey [the hospital] couldn’t do any treatment for her so I chased her medical report and contacted Monash Hospital and they agreed to take her on,” Ms Truong said.

MsTruong,whoisaformerVietnameseboat person, has already raised more than $40,000 for the surgery by approaching businesses and community groups.

Linh Da will be the fourth child Ms Truong has helped out in recent years, including an orphan born with congenital glaucoma, a seven-month-old with glaucoma and a

two-year-old who couldn’t move her body because of a large tumour in her brain.

Ms Truong says she wants to give such kids a chance to access proper medical treatment and help with both their health and appearance to give them a bright future.

Linh Da’s tumour is not cancerous, but it does cause her pain. Doctors will need to remove the tumour and take some muscle from her leg to put in her cheek. She will also need plastic surgery and dental work.

Ms Truong said Linh Da had undergone a series of tests in the lead-up to the tumour surgery, which will be done either this month or early in August.

“We don’t know in total how much this will cost. It could be up to $70,000 or $80,000, or it could be less,” Ms Truong said.

To donate, call 0423 369 236 or got to www. kimsfoundationo opeinc.jimdo.com.

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FROM THE ARCHIVES

Laura Michell looks back through the pages of our predecessor, the Werribee Banner

40 years ago

July 17, 1974

A new rating system, never before implemented in Victoria, may be employed to help finance development of a redesignedandexpandedcentralshopping centre in Werribee. Implementation of the rating system and the setting up of a development corporation for the area were suggested by the council’s planning consultants at the Werribee Chamber of Commerce annual meeting last week.

30 years ago

July 18, 1984

Western suburbs councils have protested about a proposal to close local courthouses and transfer their business to Broadmeadows. Letters are being sent to the state Attorney-General’s department and town clerks said local residents would be the losers if the move went ahead.

20 years ago

July 13, 1994

Police are trying to locate the owner of two bullterriersthatviciouslyattackedanother dog in the backyard of a home in Derwent Road, Werribee. e dogs squeezed under the back gate of the house and pounced on a five-year-old female dobermann sleeping in her kennel.

10 years ago

July 14, 2004

e state government has moved to quash rumours that the Werribee Plains Vision has been scrapped, insisting the $100 millionrecyclingandsustainabilityproject will go ahead as planned. Wyndham council raised concerns last week over media reports suggesting the government and Premier Steve Bracks had withdrawn support for the strategy in favour of a water recycling deal struck with Werribee South farmers earlier this year.

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Concert band

Show your support for the Werribee Concert Band at Stage to Screen, a fund-raising gala from 7pm on Saturday, July 26, at the Wyndham Cultural Centre. The band will be joined by guest artists.

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Plant a tree

Get into nature by taking part in a tree planting day at Riverbend Historical Park, along the Werribee River, on Saturday, July 27. The event, part of National Tree Day, will be held from 10.30am-noon.

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Craft group

Wyndham Patchwork meets at Manor Lakes Community Centre on the second Saturday of each month from 11.30am-3.30pm.

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Barefoot bowls

Give barefoot bowls a go at the Werribee Bowls Club. Social games are held on Wednesday and Saturday.

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Anger management classes

Laverton Community Centre and Neighbourhood House will run women’s

Learn to play the harmonica Show off your soulful side at Penrose Community Hub’s Harmonica Blues for Beginners class on Sunday, August3. Participants can expect to get to know a C-key harp and how to control their breath for a sweet sad sound. It will be held from 3-5.30pm.

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anger management, self-esteem and assertion courses, starting on August 12. There are also courses in meditation and for those struggling with mental health. The centre is in Laverton Community Hub, corner of Railway Avenue and Crown Street.

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Antiques fair

Hoppers Crossing Rotary Club’s antique and collectables fair is on at the civic centre, 45 Princes Highway, Werribee, from Friday, July 18-Sunday, July 20. Open from 6-9pm on July 18, 10am-5pm on July 19 and 10am-4pm on July 20. Admission is $10.

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To enter, visit winthisnow.com.au and follow the prompts. Entries close on Sunday, July 20, at 11.59pm and will be drawn at 10am (Melbourne local time) the following day at the offices of MMP Group, 214 Park Street, South Melbourne. Winners will be notified in writing and their names published at winthisnow.com.au. Terms and conditions at winthisnow.com.au

Life by the water

Designed around a stunning series of lakes and natural wetlands with more than 60 hectares of dedicated waterways and surrounds, Harpley will o er a unique waterside lifestyle from lakeside walking trails to waterfront shopping and dining.

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WERRIBEE 2/23 Anglia Court, 3030

Pellegrino Real Estate: 9741 1000 Price: $259,000 Private sale

In a development of just two units, this contemporary villa is suited to downsizers, a young couple or first-home buyers. The neat floor plan has separate living zones, including a carpeted lounge room and a meals area. The modern kitchen has black tiled splashbacks, ample cupboard and bench space and stainless-steel appliances. The main bedroom has triple built-in wardrobes, and the second has double built-in wardrobes. A modern bathroom services both bedrooms. A courtyard in the low-maintenance backyard delivers relaxation and entertainment space. With remote-controlled double garage, the property is close to Bethany Catholic Primary School, Werribee Plaza, Werribee Mercy Hospital and Hoppers Crossing train station.

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Sweeney Estate Agents: 9360 9399 Price: Contact agent Private sale

In Alamanda estate (think nature walks followed by a coffee at the cafe), this impressive house is designed specifically with zoned family living and entertainment in mind. Of the four big bedrooms, the main has twin wardrobes and a sleek en suite with stone-topped vanity unit. There’s also an open study. A lounge room has back garden views, a dedicated home theatre room has a raised seating platform, and a spacious dining area adjoins the kitchen. A stone-topped island bench, dual wall ovens, gas cooktop, dual-drawer dishwasher, butler’s pantry and stylish colour palette have the kitchen looking mighty fine. An integrated outdoor room is enclosed via sliding doors which frame views of a water feature in a landscaped backyard with vegie patch. Very handy to bus stop, parks and Alamanda College, the property has ducted heating, evaporative cooling, solar panels, fibre internet-readiness and a remote-controlled double garage (extended) with internal access and back roller door.

Big, bright and beautifully presented, this is a house whose owners have taken their own decor path instead of slavishly following trends. This originality is expressed in colour choices, avoiding the now-commonplace earthy tones of latte, mocha or chocolate and, instead, embracing vibrant burgundy and strong charcoal. And what a stylish, classy result. Off-white porcelain tiles shine underfoot in high-traf c zones, plantation shutters are in burgundy or white, elegant drapes have fabric pelmets, walls are creamy-white, carpet is grey, and kitchen and bathrooms are accented with charcoal-hued mosaic tiles and cabinetry panels in burgundy: a ne partnership of harmony and air.

Of the ve good-sized bedrooms, the main (through double doors from entry hall) has space for a reading nook, walk-through

twin robes with bifold doors, and a chic en suite with oval spa, dual vanity basins and heated towel rail. One bedroom (with mirrored robes) is off the living hub, while the remaining three are down a carpeted hallway; one decked out in pink will thrill a young girl. Also along this hall are a separate toilet and the sleek main bathroom.

An open, carpeted lounge room with two entry portals is the spot for adult retreat, while a living hub surrounding the kitchen delivers space galore via a family-meals zone and rumpus room. Floor tiles, vertical blinds and a three-door, opaque-glassfronted storage closet anked by shelves make the rumpus room practical and easily tidied.

The kitchen has a stone-topped, return island bench with striking pendant lights

above and storage below, a double-door pantry, pull-out bin cupboard, an Asko dishwasher and a D’Amani 900mm gas cooker under steel-and-glass rangehood. A big laundry next door has loads of storage and access to the remote-controlled double garage with back roller door.

A big pitched-roof pergola above stamped concrete squares away family entertainment, a cute wooden cubby house and play area will keep the littlies amused, and a big garden shed is always handy.

The property of about 1011 square metres in Manor Lakes estate has ducted heating, three split-systems, alarm and a 20,000-litre water tank. It’s a stroll away from a shopping centre and childcare and close to schools and station.

Tarneit 2/59O’Reilly Road

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3 A 2 B 1 C

Inspect Saturday@10:15am BRANDNEW CONTEMPORARYDESIGN,CLAIMTHE$10,000 FHOG

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Agent: WasimHafda0408055507

WebId 6536734 $329,000

HoppersCrossing 2StagecoachClose

For Sale

Inspect Saturday@12:00pm SPACES FORTHE FAMILY

Largeopenlivingareasallowthefamilytocometogetherasone,whileprovidingindividual living zones.Compalrgeloungedining room,kitchen/mealsarea&openfamily/rumpusplus a2nddbleggeintheyardwhichcouldbe yourmancave.Incl4bdrms,bir’s,ensuite,ducted heating,s/scooling&abigpergolaforoutdoorentertaining.Thishomepresentsinfantastic condition,iscrtlocated&within1kmwalkingdistof W’beeplaza&Cambridgeschool.

Agent:DarrenDodd0419365947

WebId 6727802 $410,000

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23 RetfordClose For Sale

Inspect Saturday@11:00am GREAT FIRSTHOMEORINVESTMENT

Looknofurtherthanthis wellmaintained propertyfor your1sthomeorinvestment property.Comp3bdrms,masterwithensuite& WIR,separatelounge,kitchenwhich overlooks aspaciousfamily room&diningarea,main bathroom,2ndtoilet&laundry. Alsoinclcentral gasheating,s/sair-con,newcarpet, rear pergolaarea&lrgesinglegaragewith remote control&internalaccess.Closetoschools,bus route&ashortdriveto W’beePlaza.

Agent:BobBoland0421077195 WebId 6684054 $335,000 3 A 2 B 1 C

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43Moorookyle Avenue For Sale

Inspect Saturday@2:00pm KISSTHE LANDLORDGOODBYE! Walkinunpack& relaxinthiswonderfully presented5yr youngSimmondsbuilthomein theeverpopularMoorookyleEstate.Boasting 2greatsizedlivingareas,kitchwithglass splashbacks,floatingfloorsanabundanceof storagespace,ductedheating&cooling&est lowmaintenancegardens.There’sastudy room atthefrontofthehomewhichhasbeenused asahomesalon,4bdrms,ens&wir’stomain &adble remotegge.Land555m2approx

Agent:Nicole Webb0403229806 WebId 6746799

$399,000

HoppersCrossing

12 VernonCourt

For Sale

Inspect Saturday@12:00pm

BIGHOUSE LOWPRICE!! Here’sanexcellentopportunitytoenter themarketplaceoraddto yourinvestment portfolio. Settoimpressthishomeincludes hugemainfamily roomsinclsepdining room &living room,3bdrms&2.5bthrms. Featincl: s/sair-con,duct/heat,antiquetilesinthe bthrm,biglaundry, pergola,gardenshed,fixed outdoorbrick BBQ,septoiletwithpowder room &allclosetotheBellbridge Primary. Blocksize 528m2approx &tenanted@$285pw.

Agent:Nicole Webb0403229806 WebId 5613097

$349,000

Wyndham Vale

Setonamassiveallotmentofapprox 800m2 thishomemakesanidealinvestmentor1st homewithendlesspossibilitiesaslrgeblocks arehardtofindintheCityof Wyndham.Close toManorLakesShoppingCentre&theunder constructionnew railline.Complounge,sep kit/mealsarea,3bdrms,bir’s&enstomain. Incl rollershutters,pergolaentertainmentarea &singlegarage.AlittleTLC required.

Agent:DarrenDodd0419365947 WebId 6612609

Werribee

4LathamStreet For Sale

Inspect Saturday@11:00am

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

Werribee

98 Kookaburra Avenue For Sale

Inspect Saturday@1:00pm

WERRIBEE PLAZAAND FREEWAY ACCESS

Locatedcloseto WerribeePlazaandproviding easyaccesstoMelbourneviathe Freewayis thispropertywhichcomprises3bedrooms, bathroom,lounge,kitchen,meals,laundry andtoiletandhascentralheating.Thereisa singlegarageforoffstreetparking.Itisclose toboth Primaryand Secondaryschoolsandthe Busrunspastthefrontdoor.Thepropertyis currentlyleasedat$250pwwithaleasetoJune 2014.Blocksize606m2approx

Agent:BobBoland0421077195 WebId 5857256

HoppersCrossing

2ConnorPlace For Sale

Inspect ByAppointment

PERFECTINVESTMENT+GREAT LOCATION

LocatedintheeverpopularCambridgeEstate withinwalkingdisttoHogansCnr& Tarneit Westshoppingcentres,Plaza,publictransport &schools. Feat:*3 BRs(BIR’s)ens&balcony tomain*Bthrm&powder room*Formal lounge&dining*Lrgeopenlivingflowing totheentertainingarea*Singlegarage+ carport*Duct/heat*Sideaccessforboats/ caravans,etc*Landapprox 433m2*Leasetill Dec2014.

Agent:HarryJoura0411775 327 WebId 6574645

HoppersCrossing

7PlutoPlace For Sale Inspect Saturday@12:45pm OPTIONS GALOREINPRIZEDPOCKET LOCATION-6BEDROOM+2 ST SetinadynamitelocationofH/xing;feat this6bdrm,3bthrm,3toilets+2studydble delight,approx 43sqpositionedona753m2 blockwithsideaccess!Compstudio roomfeat kitchenette,woodfirepizza oven,s/sair-con, coonara,lrgeformallounge,kit/meals&living room.Incl900mls/sappl,dblepantry, 2 ovens, 5kwsolarpower, w’shop,dblegge, roller shutters,evap/cool,duct/heat&intercom.

Agent: WasimHafda0408055507 WebId 6472418

Tarneit

5Meadow Way For Sale

Inspect Saturday@2:00pm 4BEDROOM,3 LIVINGAREAS PLUS YOUR VERY OWNTROPICAL OASIS!!!

Thislarge&lavishfamilyhomeissuretoset hearts racingwhen youseewhat’sonoffer!! Boasting3seplivingareas,4lrgebdrms,kit with900mls/sapplinc DW,timberfloors,open dining/casuallivingarea,lrgeoutsidetimber deckedentertainingareawhere youcan relax &unwindtothesoundofacalmingwaterfall feature. Extrasincldblegge,alarm,duct/heat, air-con,anabove groundpool&more.

Agent: WasimHafda0408055507 WebId 6398958 $400,000-$429,000 4

4 A 2 B 2 C

HoppersCrossing

47 Tenby Way For Sale

Inspect ByAppointment

LARGE FAMILYHOMEORINVESTMENT

Thisdblestorybrick veneerhomesetinthe everpopular WilmingtonEstate&within walkingdisttoschools,shops,sportsfacilities, park&busservice. Feat:•4Bdrmsinclensuite tomain•Multiplelivingareas•Greatsizecnr blockofapprox 547m2withsideaccesstothe rearyard•Dblelockupgarage•Ducted Vacuum &Ductedheating, Splitsystemcoolingin masterbdrm&livingarea.•Goodsizedoutdoor entertainmentarea& rearyard.

Agent:HarryJoura0411775 327 WebId 6590208 Contact Agent

Pleasenote-durationofopenhomesare 30minutesunlessspecifiedotherwise, photoid required

HoppersCrossing2 StagecoachCloseSat 12:00- 12:30

HoppersCrossing30aMcMurrayCrescentSat 12:45-1:15

HoppersCrossing7PlutoPlaceSat 12:45-1:15

HoppersCrossing2BullerCourtSat 12:45-1:15

HoppersCrossing60 PowellDriveSat1:00-1:30

Werribee98 Kookaburra AvenueSat1:00-1:30

Truganina1/13 Red Robin RoadSat1:30-1:45

Werribee27/22 Ventosa WaySat1:30-2:00

Werribee6-9&14PiovesanLaneSat2:00-2:30

Tarneit5Meadow WaySat2:00-2:30

Tarneit8IndigoCourtSat2:45-3:15

Welcometoyournewhome

TARNEIT141ThamesBoulevard

Offeringexecutivestylelivingwith3fitted bedrooms,openstudythatcouldbeconverted toa4thbedroom,sepformalliving,open kitchen&diningareathatopensouttoalarge fullyenclosedalfrescoarea.Extrasinclduct heat&vacuum,evapcool,dbl remotegarage alllocatedwithinwalkingdistanceto Werribee River,schools,shops&publictransport.

Price $465,000-$485,000 View Saturday19thJuly 12.15pm

PRDnationwide Werribee 2/85SynnotStreet97427557 prdnationwide.com.au/werribee RohanSmith0412864525 rohans@prdwerribee.com.au

Centraltoeverything

HOPPERSCROSSING19KathleenCres Thisneathomeisclosetoeverythingincluding Werribeeplaza,schools,parks&public transport.Comprising3bedrooms,master withen-suite&agenerousblocksizeof approximately565sqm.Theformallounge room boastscathedralceilings&thereisplentyof roomtoaddagarageorcarportifyouwish.Also featuringheating,cooling&alargepergolaarea.

HOPPERSCROSSING172BethanyRoad

Withplentyof roomtoputupthebigshed,this homesgaragehasbeentransformedintoa2nd livingarea,whilststillhavingaccommodationfor 2carsunderthedoublecarport.Themainliving areaisveryopenplan&consistsofheating &cooling.Locatedclosetopublic&private schools&locatedatthe TarneitRoadendof BethanyRoad.

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

PRDnationwide Werribee 2/85SynnotStreet97427557 prdnationwide.com.au/werribee Ash Taylor0407808233 asht@prdwerribee.com.au

WERRIBEE2/18MambourinStreet

Withinwalkingdistancetothemainstreetof Werribee,thishomeisidealforthoselooking fortheconvenienceoflowmaintenance,orit wouldmakeanidealsecureinvestmentproperty. Extremelyspacious&inexcellentcondition,this unitcomprisestwobedrooms,openplanliving,a largekitchenandalockupgarage.Simplymove in,orinvest!Calltoday!

PRDnationwide Werribee 2/85SynnotStreet97427557 prdnationwide.com.au/werribee RohanSmith0412864525 rohans@prdwerribee.com.au 2

Modern TownhousewithSparkling Views!

Thisultra-modern,duallevelhomeisnearbytoschools,shops&thenewtrainstation.Generous masterbedroomwithWIRanden-suite,openplankitchen&dining,separatelaundry&powder room.Spaciouslivingareawithstudynookleadingouttoabalcony,2furthergoodsizedbedrooms offeringBIR’s&acentralbathroom.Extrasinclude;cooling,heating,stainlesssteelappliances& muchmore!AlsoprovidesaccesstoaLeisureCentrewithswipecardsecurityentrythatincludesgym, swimmingpool,tenniscourt,BBQarea&functioncentre.Don’tdelay,enquiretoday!

View Sat12:00-12:30pmPhotoIDReq PrivateSale

EPR $380,000-$420,000

ScottPerry0439595461Office: Werribee97317022

Perfectfirsthomeorinvestment

Thisconvenientlylocated,immaculate residencehasplentytoofferforanyyoungfamilyorinvestor; 2bedrooms,2separatelivingareas,two-waycentralfamilybathroom,newpaint,newtimberflooring &newcarpetsthroughout.Featuresinclude;2outdoorentertainingareas,lowmaintenanceyard, remoteSLUG,securitydoors,gasductedheating&evaporativecooling.Don’tdelay&enquiretoday!

View Sat3:00-3:30pmPhotoIDReq PrivateSale

EPR $250,000-$275,000

ScottPerry0439595461Office: Werribee97317022

Over15Acresin WerribeeSouth Situatedintheheartof WerribeeSouthandonlyashortdistanceawayfromtheupcoming Werribee SouthMarinaand WerribeeCBDlaysthisfantasticopportunitytoownamassivepieceofland. With over15acresofland(6.25hectaresapprox)thisallotmentwouldbetheidealbusinesspurchasefor thosewholovetofarm.Alsocomprisingofabrickhome,sprinklersystems,autovalve,electricmotor andirrigationpump,largeshed(45’x12’approx)withmachinerystorage.Everythingisinorderand readytogoforanyfarmertoutilise.Calltodayforfurtherenquiries.

View ByAppointmentPhotoIDReq PrivateSale EPR ContactAgent George Yacoubian0402658335Office: Werribee97317022

LowMaintenanceSouthSideLocale! LocatedinthesoughtafterSouthSideof Werribee,withincloseproximitytofreewayaccess,primary &highschools&the WerribeeCBD.Nearnew&moderninside,thisneathomeistuckedawayin aquietpocket&boastingalowmaintenancelifestyle.Downstairsprovidesanopenplandesign, withthekitchenoverlookingthemeals&familyarea,upstairsyou’llfindatwo-waybathroomwhich leadsintothemasterbedroom,allthreebedroomshaveBIR’s&s/sunits.Outsideisacourtyardwith gardenshed,watertank&singlelockupgarageaccess.

View Sat2:00-2:30pmPhotoIDReq PrivateSale EPR $279,000-$309,000 SamanthaMcCarthy0431712899Office: Werribee97317022

HoppersCrossing 43BaggottDrive

A LittlePieceofParadise

Comprisingof 3 bedrooms,masterwith ensuite,plus a centralbathroomwhichis renovatedwithstandalonebath.

Largeformallounge roomwithadjoining diningarea,plus a builtinbararea.

Outsidethere is a pergolaleadingto a large ingroundswimmingpool,surroundedby palmtrees.

Forthecarsthere isanoversizedgarage

ForSale $315,000-$335,000

View Saturday12.45pm-1.15pm

BrandonChangtime 0411683438

Werribee/HoppersCrossing 97485888

2/229HeathsRoad(opp.Plaza)

HoppersCrossing

BiggerThanItLooks

Werribee 48 TamarindCrescent

Comprisingof 3 goodsizedbedroomsall withbuiltin robes,masterwithensuite.As youwalkinsidethere is a largestepdown lounge room,followingthroughto a separate diningareawhichoverlooksthe rearyard. There is a separatemeals/family roomwith a walkinlinencupboard and a largecentral kitchenwithgasappliancesandplentyof cupboard space.Atthe rearofthehome

ForSale

PriceGuiWe $320,000-$340,000

View Saturday12-12.30pm

BranWonChangtime 0411683438

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 $389,000

View Saturday12-12.30pm

JohnHalliday 0434021017

Werribee/HoppersCrossing

97485888

2/229HeathsRoad(opp.Plaza)

LJHookerare proudtopresentthis immaculatelypresentedhome(approx30sq)

Comprisingof 3 bedrooms,masterwithhis & herswalkin robesandensuite,plusan oversizedstudy Two largelivingareasincluding a separate lounge room,formaldiningarea & family roomwithopenplanmealsarea.

PriceGuiWe $499,000-$535,000 View Saturday2pm-2.30pm

97485888

2/229HeathsRoad(opp.Plaza)

0411683438

GreatFamilyHomeon630m2(approx) Diningunderthepergolawhileenjoying barbequesandfamilygatherings.This qualitypropertylocatedintheheartof Werribeewithsuperbaccesstolocal shoppingcentres, Transport. Thiswelllookedafterfamilyhomeis a musttoinspect.Consistingof 3 good sizebedrooms, 2 bathroomswithmaster ensuite,spaciousseparatelivingareas andanentertainingpergolaoverlooking thebigbackyard. Extrasincludehighcathedralceilings, ductedheatinganddoubleundercover parking. Anexcellentopportunityfortheinvestor orperfectas a familyhome

ForSalePriceGuide $290,000-$310,000 View Saturday11-11.30am JohnHalliday 0434021017 AdrianMcEvoy 0404499034 Werribee/HoppersCrossing 97485888 2/229HeathsRoad(opp.Plaza)

kitchenwithmealsarea

• Ductedheating & cooling,entertaining alfrescoareaoverlookingthe rearyard

• Double remotegarageinquietstreet PriceGuide $539,000 View Saturday1.30-2pm AdrianMcEvoy 0404499034

•3GreatsizedbedroomsallwithBIR •Renovated,possiblesub-division

Werribee

74 WallsRoad

ResortStyleLivingon1000m2Block(approx) Offeringyouthreebedrooms,plus a study,a hugefamily, loungeandrumpus roomcateringforfunctionswillnever againbe a problem. Two bathrooms (masterwithensuite)plus a separate powder room,highceilings,ducted heating & cooling.

Perfectforentertainingfeaturingan

ingroundpool, a deckedpergola & rear grassedyard perfectforthekidstoplay A doublegaragewith a semicircular drivewayhelpgivethishomeplentyof character Allthisseton1000m2block approx.Auctiontermsare 10%deposit, unconditionalcontracts &a 30day settlement.

Auction OnSite2ndAugust@12noon View Saturday11.30am-12noon TonyCannatelli 0412456293 Werribee/HoppersCrossing 97485888 2/229HeathsRoad(opp.Plaza)

Tarneit

40FinchleyParkCrescent

Paint,Plant&Profit

Familyhomecomprisedof 3 bedrooms + study, masterwithwalkin robesand ensuite,thishomeisnestledcloseto WerribeePlaza,shops,schoolsand publicbus route.

Withworkinsideanyinvestororastute buyercaneasilyawakenthebeautyinthis familyhome.

There are twoseparatelivingareas, including a formalloungeandfamily room,plusseparateformaldiningand mealsarea.Thekitchenhasstainless steelapplianceswithplentyofcupboard space. Outsidethere issideaccessfortheboats, carsorcaravanwithdrivethroughaccess.

Auction Saturday2ndAugustonSiteat1pm View Saturday12.30-1pm AdrianMcEvoy 0404499034 ChrisMartin 0425566543

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

Auction ThisSaturday

PointCook

12MapleLeafCres

LandAhoy!

LocatedinPointCookthis576m2 (approx)blockoflandissituatedin a quietcrescentyetonly a shortdriveto PointCooktowncentre,freewayaccess, schools & parks.

Withan18mfrontageit’sa great opportunitytopurchase a fantasticblock fullytitledand readytobuildyourdream

homeorinvestmentproperty

Calltodayto registeryourinteresttobid atauction.

Auctiontermsinclude10%deposit, unconditionalcontractsand a 30day settlement.

Auction Saturday19thJulyOnsiteat2.30pm View ByAppointment

ChrisMartin 0425566543

AdrianMcEvoy 0404499034

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

Wyndham Vale 44Ribblesdale Ave

BANKSAYS“SELLSELLSELL”

Bepleasantlysurprisedwiththis 3 bedroomhomewhichoffersyouplentyof roominsideandout.

Thelounge room & kitchenmealsarea easilyaccommodateforlargefamilies, thebackyard willdoubleas a sports arena.Kicktokick & backyard cricketwill entertainyoungBradmansforhours.

Heating,cooling,dishwasherandceiling fanscomplimentthehouseandthe locationnearschools,transportand shopsofferyouconvenience. Investorswillfindthisanattractive propositionastheinterestrateshave neverbeenlower Offersare invitedpriortoauction.

Auction onsite26thJulyat12noon View Saturday10.45am-11.15am TonyCannatelli 0412456293 Werribee/HoppersCrossing 97485888 2/229HeathsRoad(opp.Plaza)

1clemitiscourt, lonGForest/Bicchusmirsh

thisisthedreim

Acharmingfamilyhomewithroomtobreatheandunwind.Thiscorner blockleadsintoacirculargraveldriveway whichsweepsuptotheattachedpitchedroof Portecochere.Comprisingofasunken formallounge, formaldining,huge kitchen/mealsareaandsunkenlivingroomareallsituatedonthenorthernsideoftheproperty.Themasterbedroom, attachedparentsretreatandafurther3bedroomsallhave ahugeamountof builtincupboards.Ensuiteandlarge familybathroomwillaccommodatethelargestoffamilies.4.959acres:that’sroom fortheboat,caravanandevenapony. Aseconddrivewayleadstoalargeshedfacingagravelledareasuitable forcarparkingor foralargetruckwithample turningcircle.3separatepaddocks,2horse yardsandalarge fencedreardamwillsee yourdreamsbecomeareality. LongForestisahaven forfloraandfaunaspecies,with600hectarereserve parkland.Thereare5dedicatedwalkingtracks tosuitallabilitiesandaspirations.

3BINKS ROAD,COLBROOK

PARADISEONTHE WOMBAT-8.9KMSNORTHOFBALLAN

3 B 1 C 2

2.49Acres,lakelikedamwithjetty,magnificentlaid-outgardens,characterhomewitha feelthat immediatelyrelaxes.Alifestylesecondtonone.SeparateGuestCottagewithits ownlounge/kitchen, bathroom&bedroom.Themainhomeoffersassortmentoflivingareaandafullyenclosedoutdoor livingwithexceptionaloutlook overthelakeandadjoining bush.3bedrooms, woodheatersplusopen fire,solarHWheating,ductedvacuum,beautifultimberkitchen.NorthofBallaninmostsoughtafter Colbrook/Blakevillearea,endlesseasyaccessto WombatStateForestandneighboursinclude richgreen lushcountryside.More features:Ampleshedding,caravanstoragesolution,barnwith2 vehicleparking, remotedoors&loftup-stairs forastudio,separate workshop,gardenshedsandthelistgoeson.

PrivateSale: $750,000

Inspect: ByAppointment

Contact: Mark Dudley0409954396

Email: mark@raynerrealestate.com.au

A 4 B 2 C 4

Privatesale: $657,000 inspect: Saturday 19thJuly 3.30pm - 4.00pm contact: MarcusRayner0418556699 email: marcus@raynerrealestate.com.au

5essenceBlvd,Bicchusmirsh

looKsPerFect,FeelsPerFect

SituatedinthetranquilEssenceBoulevardinBacchusMarsh.Uponentryintothehomethemaster bedroomwithwalk-in-robeandfullensuiteareseparatetorestofthehome.Thefurther3bedrooms allhave builtinrobesandleadoffthefamily/TVroom.Theopenplanlounge,diningandkitchenwith Caesarstonebenchtopsandstainlesssteelappliancesareideal fortheentertainerinusall.Thenorth facingoutsidedeckedpergolaareaissurrounded by apeacefulfullylandscapedgardenwhichcanbe watered by the2000litrewatertank.

Privatesale: $417,000

inspect: Saturday 19thJuly 10.15am - 10.45am contact: MarcusRayner0418556699 email: marcus@raynerrealestate.com.au

The‘cando’agents.....

LargefamilyfavouritenorthfacinghomeindesirableClaremontPark!

•Large25square,4bedroom(or3pluslargestudy),generousfrontformallounge areawithnortherlysunlight,separaterumpusareaatthefarrear

•Tiledfamilyroomoffthekitchenwithdishwasher

•Ductedheatingandcooling,pitchedroofpergolawithfans/lights

•Northfacing488m2rectangularblock

•Closetoexceptionallocalschools,busstops,TarneitWestandTarneitGardens ShoppingCentres

Auction 2ndAugust2014at1:00pm

PriceGuide $360,000-$385,000

Inspect Saturday12:15-12:45pm

Office Shop38WyndhamVillageSC,Tarneit. 97490010

Contact TraceyDean0433279103

Theidealdownsizerorinvestment!

•Convenientkitchenboastingbreakfastbar,storageandgascooking

•Masteroffersrobing&semi-ensuite,separatelaundry,furtherbedroomswithBIR’s

•Pavedoutdoorareaoverlookingmanicuredyard,doublegaragebehindgatesat theentrance

•Floorboardsandcarpetthroughout,heatingands/scooling

•LocatedalmostacrosstheroadfromWestgrovePrimary,busstopatyourdoor,close toparklandsandWerribeePlaza–aninspectionwillimpress!

PrivateSale

PriceGuide $290,000-$320,000

Inspect Saturday10:45-11:15am

Office Shop38WyndhamVillageSC,Tarneit. 97490010

Contact TraceyDean0433279103

Spaciousfamilyhomeinaneasilyaccessiblelocation!

•Entrancetolargefrontlivingarea&masterbedroomincludinglargeWIR&ensuite

•Throughtothekitchenwith900mmwideovenandplentyofstoragespace

•Rearlivingroomwithdirectaccesstotheyardandentertainingarea

•Doublegarage,andalarmsystemwithprovisiontobelinkedtosecuritycompany

•Residingon512m2locatedclosetoWestbourneGrammar,Al-TaqwaCollege,new Truganinaschools,shoppingfacilitiesandmainarterials

•Securelyleasedtopromptpayingtenantfor$1592PCMuntil7thOctoberorvacant possessioncanbenegotiated

PrivateSale

PriceGuide

$360,000-$395,000

Inspect Saturday1:30pm-2:00pm

Office Shop38WyndhamVillageSC,Tarneit. 97490010

Contact TraceyDean0433279103

Yourgardenoasisawaits!

•Formalloungewithfloorboards,masterinc.WIR&ensuite,further3bedroomswithBIR

•Largekitchenwithplentyofstorage,splitsystemcooling&centralheating

•Overlookingwraparoundpergolawithviewsoftheparklandsandwalkways

•Doublegaragewithdrivethroughaccesstocarport/pergolaentertainmentarea

•Largeworkshopattherearoftheproperty,grassedyardandtwolargewatertanks (1000L&2240L)

PrivateSale

PriceGuide $425,000-$465,000

Inspect Saturday1:00-1:30pm

Office Shop38WyndhamVillageSC,Tarneit. 97490010

Contact TraceyDean0438279103

Altona

1/6RailwayStreetSouth

Impressivetownhouse

•Twolivingareasforformalandcasualliving •Fantastickitchenwithamplecupboards.]

•Largetimberdeckentertainingarea

•Masterwithensuite,sittingarea&balcony

•Ductheat,evapcool&timberfloor

•WalktoAltonaBeach&SeaholmeStation

A 3 B 2 C 1

PrivateSale $570,000-$620,000

Inspect Sat12-12:30pm Office 54PierStreet,Altona. 93983799 Contact JulieBurt0410553517 BarrySeignior0425850607

PointCook 5DalkeithDrive

Idealfirsthomeorinvestment

•InPointCookssoughtafterestate

•ClosetoSanctuaryLakesShops&schools.

•Modkitchenwithlotsofstorage/benches

•3generousbedrooms.Semiensuite

•Doublegaragewithrearaccess

•Auctionterms:10%deposit,30days settlement.

A 3 B 1 C 2

Auction Saturday26thJulyat11am

PriceGuide $358,000-$420,000

Inspect Sat11-11:30am

Office Shop5,73PointCookRd,Seabrook. 93609399

Contact AnthonyKent0425850610 BarrySeignior0425850607

PointCook

14BribieWay

Stunning,ModernFamilyResidence

•Impressivefamilyhomewithstudy

•Gourmetkitchenwithbutler’spantry

A 4 B 2 C 2 D

PrivateSale ContactAgent

Inspect Sat1-1:30pm

Office Shop5,73PointCookRd,Seabrook. 93609399

Contact BarrySeignior0425850607

AnthonyKent0425850610

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WYNDHAM VALE32Condamine Avenue

Greatinvestmentforfirsthome!

Thisqualityhomeisdesignedfor a contemporaryfamilylifestyle.Presentingthreegoodsizedfitted bedrooms,includingmasterwithensuiteandwalkin robe.Theopenplanmeals / family roomleadsout tothepergolacoveredentertainmentareaandbackyard where thekidscanplay Complimentingthis wonderfulhomeare suchfeaturesasqualityfloorboardsthroughoutlivingzones,stonebench-tops, walkinlinen-pressandductedheating & cooling.Setonanallotmentof307m2(approx)andwithin walkingdistancetoschool,shoppingcentresandthesoontobecompletedWyndham Valetrainstation. Thishomeis readyandwaitingforitsnewowner

WERRIBEE 97318888 21 WattonStreet

PRICEGUIDE $260,000-$280,000 INSPECT Sat19thJuly-2:15pm-2:45pm

PhotoIDrequired MELWAYS 204G2 CONTACT MatthewHowden0409805990

WYNDHAM VALE11ArrowheadStreet

WonderfulFamilyHome!

Beitforyourfamilyhomeorasaninvestmentthisonehasthelot.With a blendofformalandinformal livingareathisqualityhomeisdesignedfor a contemporaryfamilylifestyle.Presenting a flowingfloor planwiththreefittedbedroom,includingmasterwithensuiteandwalkin robe.Thefamily roomleadsto theoutdoorentertainmentareaandgeneroussizedbackyard where thekidshaveplentyof roomtoplay Complimentingthiswonderfulhomeare suchfeaturesasdoublegarageandductedheatingandcooling. Allsetonanallotmentof448m2(approx)andwithinwalkingdistancetoschools,shoppingcentresand thesoontobecompletedWyndham Valetrainstation.Thishomeis readyandwaitingforitsnewowner PRICEGUIDE $320,000-$345,000

WERRIBEE217-219 WattonStreet

JASMINEONTHE PARK

You cannowenjoyandexperiencethebestof Werribee’s CBDasweofferthesewonderfullyappointed 2 bedroomapartments“Jasmineonthepark”.LocatedintheexclusiveRiverbankprecinctallowingyou toexplore thebeautifulsurroundingparklands,riverwalkingtracksandthrivingcafeculture, retailand towncentre allatyourdoorstep.Beautifullyappointedwithallthemodern conveniences,theseopenplan apartmentsfeaturea Caesarstonekitchen,chicbathroomwithsecure parkingallwithin a gatedprivate complex.Whetherthisis a lifestylechoiceorperhapsaninvestmentchoicetheonlydecisionyouhaveto makeiswhichonetochoose? PRICEGUIDE $295,000-$325,000

Sat19thJuly-2:00pm-3:00pm

WERRIBEE 97318888 21 WattonStreet

2/365HeathsRoad

Centrallocation,spaciousbedrooms, openplantiledkitchen & dining, separatelounge,heating & cooling,lock upgarage.

WERRIBEE

1/16CootamundraCourt

Tidy, separateliving room,tiledkitchen & dining,ensuite,walkin robes,ducted heating,cooling,privateyard.

10ClematisCrescent

Immaculate,ensuite,stylishkitchen overlookingmeals,separatelounge, splitsystem,gasheating,gardenshed & outdoorentertaining.

WERRIBEE

30Albatross Avenue

Neat,separatelounge,twoway bathroom,openplankitchen & dining, largerumpus,entertainingarea & lock upgarage.

PRICEGUIDE $280.00perweek

WERRIBEE 13/217-219 WattonStreet

Superblylocated,openplanlounge & kitchenwithgascookingappliances, centralbathroom,heating,cooling & balcony

WERRIBEESOUTH

203/50CatamaranDrive

Brandnew, openplankitchen,meals & lounge,stylishbathroom,bigbalcony, heating & cooling,secure carspace.

WYNDHAM VALE

8ByronCourt

Offeringmultiplelivingquarters, a centrallypositionedhostesskitchen overlooking a spaciousmealsarea, hugefamily roomandopenbar PRICEGUIDE $350.00perweek

PRICEGUIDE $320.00perweek

TARNEIT

19JordynStreet

Greatsize,separatelounge,hostess kitchen,largemealsarea,separate rumpus,heating & cooling,drivethru access & shed.

PRICEGUIDE $355.00perweek

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WYNDHAM VALE

6FederalDrive Modern design,openplankitchen,gas cooking,dining,lounge room,heating & cooling,ensuite,lowmaintenanceyards.

$340.00

WYNDHAM VALE

15CanonsCrescent Immaculatelypresented,formallounge,

WERRIBEE

14BlackForestRoad

Quietlocation,L-shapedlounge,kitchen overlookingdiningarea,semiensuite, doublecarport,pergola & spacious backyard.

TRUGANINA 1/33RedRobinRoad

TRUGANINA11ArionRoad

NEARNEWHOMEINREDHOT“ARNDELL PARK”

Comprising 3 bedroomsand a study, masterwithfullensuiteandWIR, otherswithBIR’s.Thecentrallylocatedgourmetkitchen’s impressive layoutincludes a massivepantry, Stonebenchtops,abundanceof cupboard andbenchspace,overlookingspaciousmealsandfamilyarea. Featuresincludeductedheating,airconditioning,dishwasher, alarm systemandstonebenchtops.

PRICEGUIDE $409,000-$429,000

INSPECT Saturday19thJuly11:00am-11:30am PhotoIDrequired

MELWAYS 203D10 CONTACT MitinArora0432710011

HOPPERSCROSSING61DeloraineDrive

BEAUTIFULLYPRESENTED&CENTRALLYLOCATED Presentingthreespaciousbedroomsincludingmasterwithwalkin robeandlavishensuite.Comprisingofopenplanlivinguponentrywith beautifulcathedralceilings,builtinbarandformaldining,stepthroughthe entrancehallandbewelcomedbythegorgeousfamily/mealsareathat convenientlyadjoinstherumpus/theatre room.Outdoorsoffers a large undercoverpergolaanddeckingidealforthosewholovetoentertain.

PRICEGUIDE $429,000-$449,000

INSPECT Saturday19thJuly12:00pm-12:30pm PhotoIDrequired MELWAYS 202B8 CONTACT ReeceBeckley0400123885

HOPPERSCROSSING6O’Neill Avenue LOVEDHOMEINTHEHEARTOFHOPPERSCROSSING Presentingthreegoodsizebedrooms,largeloungeandcentralkitchen overlookingthemealsarrangement.Appointmentsincludeheating/ cooling,900uprightstove,twodrawdishwasher, beautifulhardwood timberfloorsthroughout,tessellatedtilesinthebathroomareawith Tassie Oakceilingand14CaratGoldshowerhead.

PRICEGUIDE $325,000-$345,000 INSPECT Saturday19thJuly2:30pm-3:00pm PhotoIDrequired MELWAYS 202J12 CONTACT

HOPPERSCROSSING3ChurchillCourt

PUREELEGANCE

Situatedin a quietcourtlocationincentralHoppersCrossingtheelegant familyhomehasbeendesignedwithmeticulousdetailexemplifyingthe truecharacteristicsof a Federationmasterpiece. A beautifulfloorplan presents 4 fittedbedrooms,formalloungeanddining,centralbathroom, hostesstimberkitchenleadingouttoaninvitingoutdoorentertainingarea withlowmaintenancegardenskeepingthoseweekendsfree.

PRICEGUIDE $350,000-$365,000 INSPECT Saturday19thJuly11:30am-12:00pm PhotoIDrequired MELWAYS 202D11 CONTACT LeslieGoodwin0419110582

Harcourts Wyndham City 175A Watton Street Werribee

Portarlington

Stunning Family Home.

Presenting this stunning family home on a generous block, with more than enough room to grow.

Comprising of 3 generous bedrooms, master has an en-suite and walk in robe, a dedicated study that could easily be converted to a 4th bedroom, a formal living, family and rumpus room, open plan modern kitchen with wall oven, and ample bench space, internal access to the double garage and rear roller door to the massive entertainment area.

For Sale Saturday 11.30am 12.15pm View www.harcourts.com.au/VWC4765

Jay Radbourne & Bedim Taip

P 03 9741 9000 M 0422 280 465 M 0432 639041

E jay.radbourne@harcourts.com.au E bedim.taip@harcourts.com.au

Neat As A Pin And In Immaculate Condition.

There are two bedrooms, both with built in robes and a large bathroom complete with shower, bath and vanity.

This property is low maintenance inside and out, including ducted heating, split system, ceiling fans, single remote lock-up garage and has its own title no body corporate.Located at a brilliant address with easy access to public transport, shops, and Werribee Plaza.

For Sale Saturday 12-12.30pm View www.harcourts.com.au/VWC4756

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

In the kitchen (dishwasher) create meals for the family or entertain guests with confidence using ample preparation space and stainless steel appliances. Enjoy meals with your loved ones in the dining; then curl up on the couch with a good movie or a game for family fun. All 3 bedrooms are located upstairs, the master with WIR and private ensuite. A central bathroom upstairs & powder room for convenience is set downstairs.

For Sale Saturday 10-10.30am View www.harcourts.com.au/VWC4759

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

Werribee A/13 Kingfisher Court

In brief the home comprises of 3 bedrooms, master has a 2 way bathroom, a formal living area, modern kitchen opening to the meals and second living space, a private garden with covered entertaining space, a single garage and laundry. Call today to arrange your inspection! Property Highlights

For Sale Saturday 1.30 - 2pm View www.harcourts.com.au/VWC4755 3 1 1 Quiet Court In A Convenient Location

Jay Radbourne & Bedim Taip P 03 9741 9000 M 0422 280 465 M 0432 639 041 E jay.radbourne@harcourts.com.au E bedim.taip@harcourts.com.au Harcourts Wyndham City

Harcourts Wyndham City 175A Watton Street Werribee

The residence comprises of 4 bedrooms plus a study or 5th bedroom, main bedroom with ensuite and a central bathroom with separate toilet. The great benefit of both formal and informal living zones ensures entertaining is effortless especially once the French doors open up into the relaxing back yard complete with an amazing low maintenance and heated in-ground swimming pool.

Michelle

This family home comprises of 3 generous bedrooms, 2 bathrooms (en - suite to master) 2 separate living areas, and modern kitchen.The

For Sale $369,000 View www.harcourts.com.au/VWC4725

545 P 03 9741 9000 M 0422 280 465 E james.matina@harcourts.com.au E jay.radbourne@harcourts.com.au

Harcourts Wyndham City

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For Sale Saturday 12-12.30pm View www.harcourts.com.au/VWC4738

Harcourts Wyndham City

175A Watton Street Werribee 03 9741 9000

For First Home Buyers Or Fantastic Investment Property

Set on 637m² of land (approx.) is this 3 bedroom and 1 bathroom home.

Offering a large spacious living area/meals area.

Built in robes to 2 of the bedrooms, main bedroom with two way access bathroom and WIR, reverse split system, electric roller shutters to the front and back of the house, alarm system, garden shed, triple remote car garage & rear access.

For Sale Price by Negotiation $295,000 - $315,000 View www.harcourts.com.au/VWC4848

Open Saturday 11-11.30am

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

Only 3 kms to Melbourne CBD.Tram stops are located directly in front of the building along Racecourse Road and Flemington Road. 2 Railway stations are within 1km of the development. Freeway access to all major arterials and connecting roads - City Link & the Eastern Freeway including the future rollout of Westlink and cycling routes.North Melbourne ranks 15 in REIV’s top 20 Victorian Growth suburbs in 2014. Choice of 1,2,3 bedroom apartments.

For Sale Prices from $404,750.00 View www.harcourts.com.au

Ben Fabretto P 03 9741 9000 M 0417 355 110 Harcourts Wyndham City

For Sale $305,000

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

Harcourts Wyndham City Werribee South 22 Campbellscove Road For Sale $129,000 View www.harcourts.com.au/VWC4662

NewListing

NewListing

Truganina

Unit1/27RedrobinRd

GreatLocation To InvestIn

Withinashortdrivetothefreeway, this 3BRMduplexcomprisesof,spacious familymealskitchenarea,WIR’stoen suitetomasterbedroom,9Ft ceilings, withs/s appliances,splitcooling,central heatingand remotecontrol rollerdoor, currentlyleasedat$1257pw

3 A 2 B 1 D

ForSale: $315,000-

Robert FabrettoP: 97486333 M: 018377535 E: robert@benlor.com.au

WyndhamGreen

3ElmCourt

Atreasurein WyndhamGreen!

3bedroomsallwithBIR,masterwith WIR,large2waybathroom,openmeals andkitchenarea,fullydeckedoutdoor entertainingarea.Doublegaragew/ internalaccess,heating&coolingand qualityfixtureandfittings roundoffthis greathome.

3 A 2 B 2 D

ForSale: $359,000-$379,000

RickMasseseP: 97486333 M: 0405243641 E: rick@benlor.com.au

Tarneit

Unit2/1LucyClose

Owner’sLoss,YourGain!

Ownerlooking foraquicksale.Unit 1with3bedrooms,unit2with2 bedrooms.Bothunitswithlarge kitchen, meals,family roomandsinglegarage.It’s ideal for your retirementsuperfund! $1217PCM foreachunit.

3 A 1 B 1 D

ForSale: $275,000

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

Footscray

Unit2/28EldridgeStreet

ALittlebeautyinaripperlocation

Ideallyclosetoschools,shopswitheasy accesstopublictransportmake’sthis homeso appealing.Consistingof3brm’s withBIR,separatemealsandlounge areas,largecarport,greatsizebackyard inquitelocation;other featuresinclude floorboards,heatingandcooling

3 A 1 B 3 D

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RickMasseseP: 97486333 M: 0405243641 E: rick@benlor.com.au

NewListing

Werribee 2ColaradoClose

ALittlebeautyinaripperlocation

Positionedclosetoschools,shopsand witheasyaccesstopublictransport make’sthishomeso appealing.Ithas 3bedroomsallwithBuiltin robes, separatemealsandloungeareas,large carportwithgreatsizebackyardin quitelocation,includesfloorboards, heatingandcooling.

3 A 1 B 3 D

ForSale: $275,000-$289,000

RickMasseseP: 97486333 M: 0405243641 E: rick@benlor.com.au

Werribee

3CorellaPlace

Nice FamilyHomeSetOnGreatSized Allotment

Featuring3 goodsizedBedrooms, formallounge,adjoiningdiningwith centralwallheater,Kitchen,andcentral bathroom.Withincloseproximityto shoppingcenter,transport,schoolsand easyFreewayaccess.Aninspectionis highly recommended!

3 A 1 B 0 D

ForSale: $284,000-$295,000

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

Werribee 1/15ThelmaCourt

SecureInvestmentontheSouthSide Agreatopportunitytoenterthesouth sidemarketwithanideallylocated unit. Consistingof3bedroomallwith BIR, meals,kitchenandopenloungewitha spaciouscourtyard. Transport,schools and WerribeeCBDallclose.

3 A 1 B 1 D

ForSale: $265,000

RickMasseseP: 97486333 M: 0405243641 E: rick@benlor.com.au

Werribee

2/9OfficerCourt

StunningHomewithExcellent Tenant!

Youngmodernlowmaintenancelife stylequietcourtlocationsetamongst schools,publictransport,sporting facilities.IncludesmasterwithWIRand en-suite,and2fittedbedrooms, formal lounge,spaciouskitchen overlooking mealsareaandfamily room

3 A 2 B 1 D

ForSale: $319,000-$329,000

VinceChircopP: 97486333 M: 0418360998 E: vince@benlor.com.au

Open: Saturday2.00pm - 2.30pm

Address: 12ConnewarreClose

Online: triwest.com.au

WebID: #733864

LynneSteinhaser

m: 0438883598

o: 97415900

e: sales@triwest.com.au

WyndhamVale

l Formalloungeplusfamilyandrumpusrooms

l Modernkitchenwithqualityappliances

l Ductedheating & cooling,3kw16panelsolarsystem

l Alfrescoareawithopenfireplaceandbar

l Ingroundsolarheatedpoolwithglassfencing l 2x rainwatertanks,beautifullylandscapedgardens

#732922

m: 0414717458

o: 97415900

e: paul@triwest.com.au

Open: Saturday1.00pm - 1.30pm Address: 7 BowmanStreet

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#724791

PaslNsske

m: 0414717458

o: 97415900

e: paul@triwest.com.au

Renovatedhomeonsouthsideoftown l Fullensuitewithcornerspaandwalkinrobe l Stunningtimberfloorswithneutralinterior

l 2 livingzones,gascentralheating & airconditioning

l Coveredoutdoorliving & Asianinspiredlandscaping l Closetoshops,restaurantsandfreewayaccess

Open: Saturday11.00am - 11.30am Address: 130WerribeeStreetNorth

triwest.com.au

Expansivespanlinepergolawithcafeblinds

craig@triwest.com.au

Open: Saturday12.00pm - 12.30pm

Address: 16EucumbeneRoad

m: 0438883598

o: 97415900

e: sales@triwest.com.au

l Separateformallounge,ductedheating

CurrentlyleaseduntilAug2014at$1,390pcm

Wow! 5 Bedrooms In Kingston Gardens!

Attention all large family home buyers, this fantastic five bedroom residence will impress with its great sized bedrooms and huge living zones. Sitting on a fantastic sized allotment of 632m2 this fantastic property has been well cared for over the years and is just waiting to be occupied by a growing family. The high ceilings, gas ducted heating, evaporative cooling system, remote control double garage with drive through access and designer pergola area add to the benefits whilst the dual living spaces and well designed rumpus at the rear of the property allows for a variety of uses. Being with in short distance to Thomas Carr College, Derrimut Heath and Westbourne Grammar schools, it makes the ideal family home.

Central Tarneit Splendour

Set in a lovely quiet court location amongst house-proud owners is this great family home or investment opportunity. This lovely 4 BR home set on 674m2 approx comprises a formal lounge, master with WIR & ensuite, spacious meals area leading through to a family/rumpus room, central bathroom & a lovely semi enclosed entertainment area. Includes ducted heating, evap cooling, double lock-up garage, unrestricted side access for a caravan/boat or trailer & a massive backyard for the kids to run wild.

Private Sale $390,000 - $415,000

Sat 12-12.20pm

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Reflections Estate - 4 Bedroom Beauty!

This is a great opportunity for first home buyers, young couple or investor looking to secure a property in a sought after location with all amenities within minutes. Presenting formal & informal living zones comprising a formal lounge, tiled meals area leading through to a family room/rumpus, master with FES &WIR, 3 other fitted BRs & central bathroom. Ducted heating, cooling, SS appls, 2100L water tank with pump, single remote garage with rear access, shed, outdoor setting/BBQ & low maint backyard.

Private Sale $370,000 - $390,000

River Sanctuary Federation Splendour

Presenting this stunning Federation testament built to exact standard by Keogh Homes. Features 10’ ceilings, ornate fittings, master with ensuite, formal lounge, open plan living room, vinyl wrap kitchen & a meals room. Includes ducted heating, refrig cooling, ducted vac, colorbond roofing & 1.5Kw solar energy system. Also an enclosed pergola with mains gas BBQ, wood fire heater & weather blinds. An oversized double garage offers remote access & outdoor WC, plus a private rear access, all on 900m2 plus allotment.

Sale $670,000 - $695,000

Resort Style Living In A Prestigious Location

A sensational property with picturesque front gardens, fit for the growing family with absolutely no stone left unturned! A soaring entrance with elevated ceilings to the front lounge, wood fire Coonara, magnificent tiles & timber floating floors t/out, open plan family/meals area that overlooks the massive solar heated IG pool. Appointments inc renovated kitchen, heating, cooling, all-weather entertainment area, double garage, unrestricted side access to the rear yard ideal for boat/caravan, all on 1035m2 approx.

Private Sale $545,000 - $575,000

Inspect Sat 11.20-11.40am

Photo ID

Tarneit 27 Nottingham Crescent

Werribee 9 Glendene Court

Werribee 52 St Andrews Drive

“FamilyHomewithpotentials”

Agreatfamilyhomeverywellmaintainedidealhomeforthatfirsthomebuyerorinvestors.Thisverywell presentedfamilyhomeisinaperfectlocationwithashortwalkto Werribeeplazashoppingcentre,public transport,schoolsandparkssitsongreatsizeoflandapproximately568Sqm.

•Massive3bedroomsallwithBIRs.

•Formalloungewithair-con&baywindows.

•Greatsizekitchenwithgasappliancesandbreakfastbaradjoiningtothemealsandfamilyareas.

•Centralbathroom,separatetoiletandseparatelaundry.

•Hugeoutdoorsunroomsuitableforoutdoorsitting roomandgreatsizepergolaareaforallfamilyentertaining.

•Huge4carlockupgarage,orhugeworkshopwithpowerpointspotentialforhomebusiness.

•Featurefeaturesinclude:Ductedheating, rollershutters,landscapefrontandback,watertanksandmuch more.

PriceRange $340,000

Inspection ThisSaturday11:00-11:30 Contact AmmarAlazawy0411404979

3HakeaPlace BROOKFIELD

AffordableFamilyHome!

Young,modern&stylishfamilyhomeingreatlocationwithshortwalktoschools,shops&publictransport

-Features3hugebedrooms,masterwithfullensuite&WIR, restofbedroomswithBIR

-Formallounge roomwithmainstreetviews

-Massivefamilyareaadjoiningmodernkitchenwith900mmstainlesssteelappliancesandbreakfastbar -Greatsizerumpusareaordiningareawithslidingdoorstothebackyard -Centralfamilybathroomandtoilet -Doublelockupgaragewith remotecontrol&internalaccess -Fullyfenced&landscapedfrontyard.

PriceRange $330,000-$345,000

Inspection ThisSaturday12:00-12:30pm Contact AmmarAlazawy0411404979

GreatSize, TopLocation! Aspaciousfamilyhomewithmore roomstomove.Locatedingreatpartof Tarneit,(ClaremontPark)Estatewith shortwalktothepark,EstateClub,Public Transport,schoolsandshops. -Huge4bedrooms,masterbedroomwithWIR&fullensuiteincludingDoublesizeshower&doublevanity; rest ofthebedroomswithBIR.

-Featuresagreatsizeformallounge room

-Massiveopenplankitchenwithstainlesssteelappliancesadjoininghugefamilykitchenareaandgreatsize mealsarea -Greatsizefamilyrumpus roomortheatre room -Centralbathroom,separatelaundry&toilet -Hugeoutdooralfrescoareaforallfamilyentertainment -Doublelock-upgaragewith remotecontrolandinternalaccess

PriceRange $420,000-$440,000 Inspection ThisSaturday1:00-1:30pm Contact AmmarAlazawy0411404979

VALE 3 Elm Court, 3024

With a moss green, cream and burgundy façade, this striking residence has Federation-inspired touches and thriving English gardens accented by white rose bushes. Beautifully maintained, the three-bedroom house is in a peaceful court in Wyndham Green estate. The meals-family zone connects with the kitchen where there are cherry-red cupboards and ample bench and storage space. Two of the three bedrooms have built-in wardrobes, while the main has a walk-in wardrobe and access to a two-way bathroom. In the backyard, there’s plenty of space for play equipment, and parents can enjoy a relaxing meal on the undercover deck. A shed, double garage with internal access and rear roller door, and ducted heating and cooling round off this property at the end of the court with walking tracks, playgrounds and sporting facilities all close by.

We will beat you best management offer[in writing].

2. PREMIER MANAGEMENT

We will include a landlord insurance cover for your property.*

3. PROPERTY TRANSFER OF MANAGEMENT

Our office will rectify your current issues and develop a sound ongoing business relationship with you.

In choosing our office to manage your property you will be choosing a highly trained฀and฀fully฀licenced฀Estate฀Property฀ Agent who is committed to providing you with a personalised management service and relationship. Call us now for a no obligation quote!

Allow us to show you our difference in property management!

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The future is bountiful with prospects of growth Featuring:

VALE 13 Gosford Road, 3024 522

For buyers looking for a bit of extra quality, this five-bedroom house with a facade combination of render and timber delivers in many areas – high ceilings, floorboards in living areas, upgraded tapware, basins, cabinetry and lightfittings. The main bedroom has big walk-in robes and en suite with spa and dual vanity basins. Lavish living space includes a rumpus room able to be closed off to serve as a theatre room, a separate dining area and another living room. The kitchen is sleek, with Caeasarstone benches, vinyl-wrap cabinetry, walk-in pantry and upgraded stainless-steel appliances including a dual-drawer dishwasher. On exposed aggregate paving, the outdoor area allows entertainment in comfort and style. The property also has gas heating, refrigerated cooling and a large remote-controlled double garage with internal access.

BELLS

TheClaremontisdesignedwithasmoothand consistentflow.Features4spaciousbedroomswith WIRs,3bathrooms,openplanlivingarea,kitchen andmealsareacomplimentedbythe relaxing indoor-outdooralfresco,additionalrumpus, luxuriousmasterbdrmwithWIR,doublevanity ensuite&balcony.

FORSALE

PRICE $640,000 - $680,000

CONTACT TonyParissis0418325610

AnthonyChristakakis0433353402

OFFICE 12/28aHumeDrive,Sydenham 94494288

THEORLANDO

TheOrlandoisinspiredbythefinerdetailsthat facilitatetasteandpracticality.Largealfresco,three bdrmsandrumpus,&masterbedroomcomes completewithsubstantialhisandherswalk-in robesaswellasatwinensuiteallowingyouto movefreelyinyourownprivatesanctuary.

FORSALE

PRICE $470,000 - $500,000 CONTACT TonyParissis0418325610

AnthonyChristakakis0433353402 OFFICE 12/28aHumeDrive,Sydenham 94494288

22EverholmeDrive4

FORSALE

THEMADISON

ThesinglestoryMadisonoffers resortstyleopen planlivingwiththekitchen,mealsandfamily livingareasallconnectingandspillingoutintoan extendedalfresco.4bedroomsallhaveBIRs-the mastersuitehasaWIR&doublevanityensuite.The kitchenpresentsadoublesink&walk-inpantry.

PRICE $430,000 - $460,000

CONTACT TonyParissis0418325610

AnthonyChristakakis0433353402

OFFICE 12/28aHumeDrive,Sydenham 94494288

LOCATEDFORLIFESTYLE

Simplyoutstandingisonewaytodescribethis delightfulhome.4bdrmswithBIRs,masterwith fullensuite&WIR,study,kitchenwithbutler’s pantry,openplanfamilymealsarea,brightcentral bathroomandalfrescowithalowmaintenance landscapedbackyard.

FORSALE

PRICE $465,000 - $495,000 CONTACT TonyParissis0418325610 AnthonyChristakakis0433353402

OFFICE 12/28aHumeDrive,Sydenham 94494288

THEPRIMROSE

Thiscutting-edgeex-displayhomehasamain bedroomwithWIRandensuite,cozyloungearea withalfresco,stainlesssteelappliances,stone benchtops,glasssplashback,doubleoven,gas cooktop,ductedheating,cooling,glassmounted fireplace& remotedoublegarage.

FORSALE

INSPECT Saturday1.30 - 2.00pm

PRICE $580,000 - $620,000

CONTACT TonyParissis0418325610

OFFICE 12/28aHumeDrive,Sydenham 94494288

DESIGNEDFORSTYLE

Situatedinalovelypocket,boasting4spacious bedroomswithBIRs,masterwithfullensuiteand WIR,study,kitchenwithbutler’spantry,family mealsarea&alfresco.Features:Ductedheating, glasssplashback,Caesarbenchtop,gascooktop, rangehood,dishwasher&securitysystem.

FORSALE

INSPECT Saturday11.00 - 11.30am

PRICE $465,000 - $495,000

CONTACT TonyParissis0418325610

AnthonyChristakakis0433353402

OFFICE 12/28aHumeDriveSydenham 94494288

BRANDNEW&READYFORYOU

Thisbeautifullypresentedhomeboasts4spacious bedroomswithBIRs,masterfullensuitewith WIR,openplanchefskitchen,glasssplashback, mealsfamilylivingareas,brightmoderncentral bathroom,largelaundryandadouble remote garagewithinternalandexternalaccess.

FORSALE

INSPECT Saturday12.45 - 1.15pm

PRICE $450,000 - $480,000

CONTACT TonyParissis0418325610

OFFICE 12/28aHumeDrive,Sydenham 94494288

THEHAMPTON

ThisEx-Displayisinspiredbythefinerdetails thatfacilitatetasteandpracticality,witha14.85m frontageonapprox500sqmallotment.Thealfresco is reachedfromthelight-filledfamily/mealsarea. Threebedroomsandlivingareaprovideversatility andflexibilityforgrowingfamilies.

FORSALE INSPECT Saturday11.45 - 12.15pm

PRICE $465,000 - $495,000

CONTACT TonyParissis0418325610

OFFICE 12/28aHumeDrive,Sydenham 94494288

4590 Midland Highway, Meredith Vic – 8 Ha – 20 Acres approx. For Sale by Auction on Saturday 2nd August at 11.00am

Prime Rural Lifestyle & Investment – 2 Titles – 1 Minute Meredith

• 20 Acres (8 Ha) of undulating productive country, shelter plantations, two titles.

• 4 Bedroom weatherboard residence with one bedroom fully self-contained apartment in park land setting.

• Substantial farm shedding and garaging.

• Securely watered by rain water storage.

“Killiney” presents a unique opportunity to secure a well-positioned productive small acreage, ideal horses and intensive agricultural pursuits. 1 min Meredith, 30 mins Ballarat, Geelong, (Ring Road, Bay and Beaches) and Avalon Airport, 60 mins Melbourne CBD and International Airport.

Inspection: Strictly by appointment with agent

Ken Drysdale 0409 195 470

Elders Geelong 03 5225 5000 | Web Id 6713892

Surf Coast via Geelong

155 Crafters Road, Gherang, Victoria – 40 Ha– 100 Acres approx. For Sale by Auction on 9th August 2014 at 11.00am Outstanding Rural Investment & Lifestyle – 25 mins Geelong & Surf Coast.

• 100 Acres (40 Ha) of prime productive undulating country, established trees & shelter plantations.

• 3 Bedroom plus study residence, panoramic rural & water views, garaging and shedding.

• Securely watered by large dam (approximately 44 megalitres) and bore (8 megalitres) both licenced for irrigation, rain water storage.

“Tor Park” Ideal for horses, cattle, sheep and intensive farming pursuits.

5 mins Moriac (General Store & School), 15 mins Winchelsea (Railway Station), 20 mins Geelong Ring Road, 25 mins Geelong and Surf Coast, 40 mins Avalon Airport, 70 mins Melbourne CBD and International Airport.

Inspection: Strictly by appointment with agent

Ken Drysdale 0409 195 470

Elders Geelong 03 5225 5000 | Web Id 6733584

Setontenacresofgreenpastureland,isthis substantial Wookeybuilthomeboastingan abundanceoflivingspacewithoutdoorareas thataresuretoplease.Suitedtoavarietyofuses orjust relaxandenjoythetranquilsurroundsof thisruralenvironment.Countryliving-yetclose tourbannecessitiestobeconvenientbutnot intrusive.

Auction

NEW HOMES AND LAND – Asset1 – Heartlands

Achieving back-to-back stage sell-outs in record time, The Heartlands, one of Tarneit’s fastest growing estates, is fast-tracking its next stage of 29 family-friendly blocks in order to keep up with buyer demand.

With convenient access to the community’s future school sites, Stage 21 has a selection of east-facing blocks located just moments from the Club Heartlands recreation centre and

picturesque wetlands precinct. This latest stage offers blocks ranging upwards from 400 square metres, with prices starting from $160,000.

Developed by Asset1, The Heartlands places the needs of its local residents rst, with one of the key points of difference being the well-considered masterplan that delivers public amenity within easy walking distance of every home.

With a proposed school and sporting site

earmarked for Hummingbird Boulevard, coupled with the recent announcement of a new childcare centre expected to open by the end of 2015, Asset1’s sales director Mark Adams said the estate truly caters for family needs.

“From the start we wanted The Heartlands to offer a family-friendly community where local services are just a short stroll away,” Adams said. “Tarneit is developing rapidly, so we’re thrilled to see

HEARTLANDS

Sales of ce: 92a Hummingbird Boulevard, Tarneit Inquiries: 1300 526 354 Website: www.theheartlands.com.au

our neighbourhoods ourish as new families move into their dream homes.

“Stage 21 offers greater exibility where purchasers can build their dream “forever” home with space for a family garden.”

It’s said ‘family is everything’ and it’s true for Marie Imelda and Louis Domingue who immigrated from Mauritus to Melbourne – and later Peet Limited’s Kingsford community in Point Cook – to stay with their adult children who also made the move.

It’s a dream come true for the couple who are building their rst house after 26 years of marriage.

“The idea of relocating to a new country with babies was too much,” Mrs Domingue said. “As the children grew older they wanted to move to Melbourne and we said if you’re going, we’re going too.”

The couple came to Melbourne in 2009 with daughters Coraline and Cathy, son Fabrice and daughter-in-law Joannie.

Together with grandson Joey, 4, the three generations have been sharing a rented house in Featherbrook for the past ve years and are excited about building a four-bedroom house with enough room for everyone.

“As soon as we drove into Kingsford we were so impressed with the estate that we signed the contract the same day,” Mrs Domingue said. “We knew there was high demand for blocks with not many left, so we were quick to choose ours.”

Peet Limited managing director and chief executive Brendan Gore said the Kingsford community had been very popular with families since the estate was launched in 2010.

“Kingsford’s popularity re ects its combination of quality facilities, strong community spirit, affordable home sites and proximity to essential services,” Mr Gore said.

“More than $3.5 million has been invested in the community’s parks and recreational spaces, recognising the crucial role these play in developing a neighbourhood.”

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Snow and tell

Melbourne snow hounds are blessed with four ski resorts within easy driving distance of the city. We’ve selected the best things to do, and places to eat and stay at each mountain.

Mount Baw Baw

177 kilometres from CBD

Tobogganing: Experience hours of a ordable fun at Baw Baw’s free toboggan parks. Hire a toboggan on the mountain or bring your own.

Best: June to September

Learn to ski or snowboard: Sheltered ski runs, enthusiastic instructors and a range of snow sports programs make this an ideal location to learn to ski or snowboard.

Best: June to September

e Village Restaurant: Experience Gippsland’s ne produce and local wines on the skydeck. Open all year round for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

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Lake Mountain

118 kilometres from CBD

Cross-country skiing: With more than 30 kilometres of trails and rolling terrain, Lake Mountain is ideal for rst-timers through to advanced skiers. All trails are well-marked and groomed. Equipment is available for hire.

Best: June to September

Snow play: Build a snowman, throw a few snowballs or hightail it down the mountain’s three toboggan slopes. All runs are monitored

by ski patrols to ensure safety.

Best: June to September

Recreational walking: Venture to the summit at 1480 metres, or explore more than 30 kilometres of walking trails on the plateau surrounding the resort.

Best: Year round.

Alpine Burger Bar: With its panoramic views of the Yarra Valley and Great Dividing Range, Lake Mountain’s Alpine Burger Bar o ers a casual dining environment. Enjoy burgers, fries or milkshakes in a relaxed environment.

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Mount Buller

208 kilometres from CBD

Ski and snowboard school: Novices and snow hounds alike will pick up skills at the hands of Mount Buller’s experienced instructors. Group and private lessons are o ered for all ages and abilities. Childcare available.

Best: June to September

Terrain parks: Mount Buller’s terrain parks include Ko ers Park, with small-to-medium rails, boxes and jumps for freestyle beginners, and Skyline, with its extra-large features and challenges.

Best: June to September

Alpine spa retreat: Rejuvenate and restore at Breathtaker On High. Massage and spa therapy, and body and skincare indulgence packages are o ered during the snow season. Group bookings from October to May.

Tirol Café: At the top of Shaky Knees chairli , this is an ideal spot for a quick co ee or long lunch while exploring Mount Buller’s 300 hectares of skiable terrain. Open daily during winter.

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Mount Stirling 243 kilometres from CBD

Mount Stirling Bistro: Grab a warming hot chocolate, lunch or mid-ski snack.

Horse riding: Ride along mountain ridges in world-famous Man from Snowy River country.

Best: November to May.

Cross-country skiing: Endless pristine trails provide great cross-country skiing.

Best: June to September.

Public shelter: BYO picnic and warm up beside the cosy replace.

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Centrals still in finals race

Werribee Centrals have risen to the challenge of close rival Anakie to keep their Geelong and District Football League finals chances alive.

e Centurions had many challenges thrown their way during three cagey quarters before li ing in the last term to storm to a 23-point win, kicking four of the last five goals of the match.

e telling move was that of Phil Jones to the forward line, with the mobile tall snaring three majors to break the game open.

e Centurions have seven wins and remain a game out of the five.

ey will return home to Galvin Park on Saturday for a crunch game against fi h-placed Winchelsea.

Molivas stands tall as Tigers stake their claim

Werribee Districts was far too strong for Port Melbourne Colts on the road at Murphy Reserve, cruising to an 84-point win in the WRFL division 1.

Chris Molivas booted seven goals and Tate McCutcheon had a standout game as the Tigers kept hold of second spot on the ladder.

e Tigers are on track for a double chance in their first season in the WRFL since crossing from the VAFA.

In division 2, Manor Lakes sent fellow 2013 expansion side Sanctuary Lakes packing to the new third division with their tails between their legs a er a 52-point loss.

e Storm didn’t have it all their own way though, heading into the half-time break with scores level.

e favourites steadied with 13 goals to four in the second half, including five from Ty Priest, taking his tally to 52 for the season.

Tarneit will be looking forward to the restructured competition a er being on the receiving end of another hammering.

Ominously, the Titans lost by 111 points to Albanvale, one of the sides joining them in the third tier.

Glenorden suffered its first defeat of the season a er its score was doubled in a 42-point loss to West Footscray at Shorten Reserve.

Wyndhamvale defeated Caroline Springs by 40 points a er forward Paul O’Shea bagged eightgoals.O’Sheahaskicked83fortheseason.

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Warriors’ debacle blast

By Lance Jenkinson

Hoppers Crossing has le the door slightly ajar for a raid on its position in the Western Region Football League’s division 1 top five.

e Warriors received a post-match grilling from seething coach Steven Kretiuk, who labelled his side “non-competitive” a er its 24-point loss to Altona on the road at JK Grant Reserve.

“It was our worst performance of the year,” Kretiuk said. “We just had so many noncontributors and so many who dropped their head on the day.

“We saw the warning signs in the second half against Port Melbourne Colts last week, and some of our training standards during the week flowed on to the game.

“If you lose, you lose, but when you don’t have the desire to compete, well, we’ll look to someone else.”

e fi h-placed Warriors remain nestled two games and percentage safe inside the top five but have undoubtedly kissed their double-chance hopes goodbye.

ey face fourth-placed St Albans in a huge game on the road at Kings Park Reserve on Saturday in what could be an elimination final preview if ladder positions remain unchanged between now and the finals.

Kretiuk will search for answers to the Altona debacle at training, promising a tough week on the track.

ursday night selections may also throw up the odd surprise, though injuries to Jordan Taylor (ribs) and Jordan Cook (hamstring) may spare a big name or two.

“We’re going to have to make some decisions on players on performance,” Kretiuk said. “Whether you’re a VFL player or a Hoppers Crossing player, we’ll pick our side on performance and team balance from now on.”

e Warriors will be out to atone for the “belting” they received from the Saints in the first round.

Kretiuk stressed the importance of his side getting first use out of the centre, with the Warriors’ defence facing the prospect of being stretched by the bevy of Saints forward options.

“ ey’ve got a really potent forward line –four really good talls – but they’re also really strong on the inside so we need to match them,” he said. “We need to make sure we open up the game and use our pace and agility.”

Meanwhile, the new WRFL division 3 competition will make its long-awaited arrival this weekend, with Albanvale, Braybrook, Laverton Magpies, North Sunshine, Sanctuary Lakes and Tarneit breaking away from division2.

Looking over the round of matches in both divisions, you can expect more competitive matches and tighter results, with sides matched closer to their standard of competition. Check out www.wyndham.starweekly.com.

Ԃ Why do some talented sportspeople make it and others don’t? Why, for instance, did Doug Hawkins play 300-plus games of AFL footy but many of his equally talented Braybrook teammates played none? Some people don’t want to go to the elite level; they’re happy to just play with their mates. Others dream of a baggy green cap or an AFL career but just don’t make it. I ask the question because I’m thinking of a player like Deer Park’s Kwame McHarg, who starred in the Vic Metro side last week and will have AFL recruiters talking about him because he’s a very good footballer. But is he good enough to make it? I don’t know, no one does. Does he want to make the sacrifices required to make it? He’s the only one who knows that. An AFL contract is very different to a rookie list contract, where there are no guarantees and no security and the money is not great. The dream’s fantastic but doesn’t pay the bills, feed the family or secure your future. In life sometimes you have to take a chance and I hope Kwame takes his, if that’s the way this plays out.

Ԃ Interesting to see Bulldogs president Peter Gordon launch Ross Oakley’s book The Phoenix Rises last week. Flashback to November 1989 and the two would not have been happy in the same postcode, let alone the same room. I know Peter and Ross have smoked the peace pipe in recent years and both have aired their thoughts on each other and the proposed merger between the Dogs and Fitzroy. I had to laugh as I remembered the stickers around at the time — ‘Up Yours Oakley” and ‘Merge Oakley into Outer Space’. I’m yet to read his book but I am keen to see how Ross views those events. I can remember a breakfast show I did from the MCG on the eve of the 1990 season. I remember clearly what Ross said to me and the tone in which it was delivered. Suffice to say he wasn’t a happy camper. Our paths have not crossed since.

Ԃ Hoppers Crossing Soccer Club is holding a Past Players Day on Saturday, August 2 when they take on Bell Park. Cost is $15 per person and includes a beer on arrival and a spit roast lunch. The band Piggyback Swing will be playing and you need to book by calling Jarred on 0413 169 211.

Ԃ Altona Sports Club is holding a Sportsman’s Night on Tuesday, August 5, featuring Peter Daicos, Tony Shaw and Sam Kekovich. Tickets are $35. For more details, contact John Dawson 0422 410 275.

Any news, let me know on email kevin@howdypartnersmedia.com.au. Follow me on Twitter @KevinHillier, plus check out the Howdy Partners Media website as well.

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Eyes on west’s best

By Liam Twomey

Melbourne’s western suburbs will be represented by a star-studded contingent of athletes at the Commonwealth Games, which start July 23.

e seven-member team from the west enters the Games with varying levels of experience on the big stage.

At one end of the scale is first-time representative Morgan Mitchell, of Werribee.

e 19-year-old is one of Australia’s most exciting prospects on the track, having qualified for the Games in April.

She will compete in the 400 metres and 400-metre relay.

Mitchell will be joined in Glasgow by shooter Russell Mark, who enters the Games as a veteran of the Australian team.

e Hoppers Crossing resident is lining up in his sixth Commonwealth Games, adding to his five Olympics.

Mark will be joined on the shooting range by his wife Lauryn, who qualified for the women’s skeet, as well as Keilor’s Adam Vella, who has qualified in the men’s trap.

Also doing the west proud will be wrestler Ali Abdo.

e 33-year-old Altona North resident will represent Australia in the 86kg freestyle wrestling.

A er competing at three Olympic Games throughout his career, this will be Abdo’s first Commonwealth Games.

“I’ve been around for a fair bit and for me this could be my final run,” he said.

“I put a lot of pressure on myself. I want to finish on a high.”

Abdo won’t be the only wrestler from the west donning the green and gold, with Mehrdad Tarash having qualified in the 65-kilogram division.

A er finishing ninth at his first Commonwealth Games four years ago in Delhi, India, Tarash is confident he’s better prepared this time around.

e Sydenham resident said he learned a lot from his Delhi experiences and is hoping to translate that into a podium finish.

“When I made my first Commonwealth Games team I was very young,” he said.

“My preparation wasn’t as good as I would have liked, but this time around I have learnt from my mistakes and I’m a lot better prepared. I am definitely aiming for a medal.”

Rounding out the west’s contingent will be lawn bowler Carla Odgers. It will be the 22-year-old Keilor Downs resident’s first Commonwealth Games.

For all the latest information on local competitors and how they are performing at the Games, go to http://www.starweekly.com. au/.

Russell Mark Age: 50

Suburb: Hoppers Crossing Event: Men’s double trap Previous Commonwealth Games appearances: 2 When to watch: July 25

Footscray fighters Glasgow-bound

He won’t be competing in Glasgow, but Daniel Kelly has more than done his bit for the Australian Commonwealth Games campaign.

Kelly is head coach at the Resilience Training Centre in Footscray, which is responsible for training more than half the athletes in the Australian judo team.

e group couldn’t be in better hands with Kelly and his wife Maria Pekli, who is also a judo trainer, having competed in nine Olympic Games between them.

Kelly says it was a thrill for everyone involved with the centre to have so many athletes qualify for Glasgow.

“We have had a pretty strong group for a while,” he said.

“We have a good training structure and I think my wife and I are pretty astute.

“It works well with all of us training together and everyone working towards the

Lauryn Mark Age: 34

Suburb: Hoppers Crossing Event: Women’s skeet Previous Commonwealth Games appearances: 2 When to watch: July 25

Morgan Mitchell Age: 19

Suburb: Werribee Event: 400 metres and 400-metre relay Previous Commonwealth Games appearances: 0 When to watch: July 27

same goal. e younger ones are pushing the more experienced ones and I think it really helps.”

Out of the western suburbs base, the seven athletes in Australia’s 13-member judo team are Tom Pappas, 23 (60kg); Ivo Dos Santos, 28 (66kg); Mark Anthony, 24 (90kg); Jake Andrewartha, 24 (100+kg); Hannah Trotter, 22 (52kg); Katharina Haecker, 21 (63kg); and Sara Collins, 23 (70kg).

e judo competition is not a guaranteed Commonwealth Games sport and its inclusion was a decision of the host city.

elasttimeitwaspartofaCommonwealth Games was in 2002.

Kelly believes the sport’s inclusion provides a great lead-in to the Olympics.

“ is is a bonus for the guys because all bar two of them will continue on and try and qualify for Rio [Olympics, 2016],” he said.

“Having to go to some of the official

Adam Vella Age: 43

Suburb: Keilor Event: Men’s trap Previous Commonwealth Games appearances: 2 When to watch: July 25

Ali Abdo Age: 33

Suburb: Altona North Event: 86-kilogram freestyle wrestling Previous Commonwealth Games appearances: 0 When to watch: July 29

functions, going to the opening and closing ceremonies and familiarising yourself in a village environment is a great experience.

“A lot of people can get quite star-struck when they go into these sorts of things so it’s good for them to get a bit of experience beforehand.”

e Australian judo team put the finishing touches on its campaign at a training camp in Spain last week before arriving in Glasgow today.

e judo events will begin on July 24. Kelly highlighted Scotland, Canada and England as the main nations to watch out for in his competition.

“Last time judo was in the Commonwealth Games, Australia won five medals,” he said.

“I’m hoping for at least half of my guys to get medals.”

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Mehrdad Tarash

Age: 24

Suburb: Sydenham Event: 65-kilogram freestyle wrestling

Previous Commonwealth Games appearances: 1 When to watch: July 29

Carla Odgers Age: 24

Suburb: Keilor Downs Event: Lawn bowls Previous Commonwealth Games appearances: 0 When to watch: July 24

Hornets abuzz over promotion

By Lance Jenkinson

Truganina’s on-field performance is starting to correlate with its ambitions off the pitch.

e Hornets have made no secret of their desiretobepromotedfromFootballFederation Victoria’s State League 5 this season. ey are into their third year as a senior club and second as part of the state league system, and they’ve recruited strongly to increase their talent pool.

A split in the state soccer ranks, brought about by the FFV’s decision to introduce the

Metro surges to Big V victory

A stunning second quarter from Vic Metro set up a 38-point win against Vic Country in the return of the AFL Victoria Community Cup competition at Avalon Airport Oval on Saturday.

Bringing together some of the best players from the metropolitan leagues – including threefromtheWesternRegionFootballLeague – Vic Metro turned it on a er quarter-time in a high-scoring 18.17 (125)-13.9 (87) win.

Metro coach Brian Royal said he was proud of his team and its commitment. “I’m really rapt for the guys who committed themselves to play because they were making a sacrifice [the choice of playing or having a bye was theirs],” Royal said. “I wanted to give the boys a good experience, aside from playing for the Big V, and I hope they got something out of it.”

National Premier League, led to the Hornets being placed in the lowly fi h tier of the state leagues.

HornetspresidentSergioLunedeiunderstood the reasons behind his club featuring in the weakest division. But he doesn’t believe it’s where the club should stay any longer than this season.

“Last year wasn’t great, so we had to pay for it,”hesaid.“Ithinkourteam,alongwithKeilor Wolves and Spring Hills, are at least at state 4 [level].”

ose three teams and Kyneton District are

battling for two promotion spots. Two points separate the four teams in a neck-and-neck promotion race.

e Hornets fired a salvo with a 3-2 win over previous ladder leader Spring Hills at Arndell Park Reserve on Saturday. ey stung the visitors for three first-half goals from Chris Scavo, Anthony Calenda and Musa Kamara before holding on grimly for the three points to take an equal share of top spot on the ladder.

ItwasthebestindicationyetthattheHornets havethecattletogoonandwinthetitle.“We’re aiming for that,” Lunedei said.

“We want to get out of state league 5. We started preseason concentrating on that, and if we don’t succeed it will be devastating.”

In the NPL, Werribee City suffered a 4-0 drubbing on the road to Bentleigh Greens on Friday night, leaving them third-last on the ladder. In state league 4, Hoppers Crossing – sparked by two goals to Liam McDermott – edged closer to the title with a 5-0 away win over Melton Phoenix at MacPherson Park.

For more on the Reds’ big win over the Phoenix, visit www.wyndham.starweekly. com.au.

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UPCOMING PRESIDENT LUNCHEONS AT BURBANK OVAL

Our next two President Luncheons will feature fantastic guest speakers in VFA Umpire Frank Vergona and AFL Chief Executive Officer Gillon McLachlan. Round 16 vs. Bendigo (Life Members Day)

Sunday 27th July

Guest Speaker: Frank Vergona Legendary VFA Field Umpire

Cost of luncheon for Life Members is $45.00 and $65.00 for all other patrons – includes a 2 course meal and drinks for the duration of the luncheon.

Round 18 vs. Northern Blues

Sunday 10th August

Guest Speaker: AFL Chief Executive Officer Gillon McLachlan

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 GRAND FINAL

The Seagulls have made the Foxtel Cup Grand Final and will play West Perth at Simonds Stadium in Geelong. The game commences at 8.35pm and admission is FREE.

Williamstown FC are running a supporters bus to Geelong for the Grand Final with the bus departing 1 Mason Street, Newport at 7.00pm. Cost for the return trip is $ 20.00, bookings are essential, call 9391 0309

Match Details:

Tuesday 22nd July at Simonds Stadium vs. West Perth

(Live on Channel 504, Fox Footy)

Match will be televised live at the Steam Packet (13 Cole Street, Williamstown) from 8.35pm. Bookings are essential.

We hope to see as much blue and gold in the stands as possible to support the Mighty Seagulls!

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Ask the Coach

It was a bold move to restructure the leadership of the club to a group of 11 rather than the traditional captain/ vice captain system. Are you happy with that?

Yes I am, but it is the middle of the year and I am going to challenge them again (the leadership group) they have to up the ante during this tough part of the year to themselves as players and to the rest of the group. The only disappointment has been Jarrod Mather who has missed the entire year through injury. He had an operation on his toe and it just hasn’t come up. I was really looking forward to Jarrod’s input on the ground come game day, but it’s all about pre season 2015 for him now unfortunately. I am really disappointed for him.

The North Ballarat v Werribee games are unique with the North Melbourne boys playing against each other. You are seeing it from a Werribee perspective now after years viewing it from a North Melbourne angle. How does that play out?

Generally the banter between the players starts early in the week, and when I was at North we used to split them up at the end of the week, the Werribee listed players would come to Avalon Airport Oval. I can remember a few years ago Nathan Grima was reported for striking Michael Wundke up at Ballarat, so that is a good indication that it isn’t just viewed as an internal practice match. It is a good test of the North Melbourne boys focus. It is a good reflection of attitude to see if they play it nice and hard on each other. It is an interesting dynamic because they know each other very well. They might play on each other at training, but you come to the game situation and the pressure is on, the result matters, it is a different ball game. It is unique to us because we are the only club with a split alignment. My gut feel is that we should only play North Ballarat once a year because of this.

Hall of Fame Dinner this Saturday night, you made it a compulsory function for the players.

Yes we did because I think it is really important for the current group to see and hear where the club came from, where it has been, and where it is heading. I think it is wonderful to acknowledge the efforts of people over the 50 year history of this club and for the current players, coaches and staff to be a part of it. It will be a good night, and if we can beat the Northern Blues earlier in the day will make it even better.

You can “Ask the Coach.”

Send your questions via email askthecoach@werribeefc.com.au or post on our facebook or twitter pages #askthecoach

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Big V ready

By Lance Jenkinson

Australia’s best indoor cricketers will converge on Werribee Indoor Sports Centre (WISC) for a week-long carnival starting on Saturday night.

e Australian Open will pit state against state, with national titles up for grabs in the open men, open women, under 20 men, under 20 women and the Lord’s Taverners Shield for intellectually disabled competitors.

ere’s no bigger indoor cricket event in this country, and the tournament will be even more fierce in a world cup year. Australian selectors will keep a close eye on form as they look to finalise the squad for October’s Indoor Cricket World Cup in Wellington.

WISC spokesman David Pugsley said the Australian Open would be the biggest event held at the Riverside Avenue centre.

“We’ve never had anything this big,” he said.

“ e hotels will be full – a lot of places are already booked out.

“ ere’s teams coming from every state and territory.”

Victoria will square off with the highly-fanciedQueenslandat7pmonSaturday.

e action will be spread across five courts over the next three days, with play beginning at 8.30am and running until late.

To maximise crowds, the Victorians will regularly feature in the 7.45pm game to ensure people have enough time to get home from work to catch the Big V in action.

e final two days of the tournament will be streamed live at www.cricket.com.au with coverage including two cameras and commentators.

Organisers hope that a major free-to-air network will pick up the rights in future years.

“ e Friday and Saturday games will be live streamed over the internet,” Pugsley said.

“We’re trying to make sure it’s a good production so it gets a lot of viewers so it’ll be taken up by mainstream next year.

“ ere will be some top grade cricket with lots of noise and lots of atmosphere, so we’re hoping everyone will get down here to cheer on the local teams.”

Tigers slip in pecking order

Werribee Tigers hit a low point in their Victorian Football League season with a 31-point loss to Collingwood.

e Tigers managed only 10 scoring shots for the game and played catch-up football from go to whoa.

But for the Magpies’ inaccuracy – eight of 18 scoring shots resulted in goals – it could have been a harsher scoreline for the Tigers.

e Tigers slid out of the top four and next face the Northern Blues at Visy Park on Saturday, starting at 1.30pm.

e only positive to come out of the weekend for the Tigers was a thrilling three-point victory for the development league team against the Box Hill Hawks.

Sam Martyn, Merrick Buchanan and Jake Sharp were named among the best for the Tigers, while Jason Robinson booted a crucial two goals.

De Pasquale nails a winning formula

Anton De Pasquale has stretched his lead at the topofFormulaRenault1.6NECChampionship with a pair of wins at the iconic Nurburgring in Germany at the weekend.

e18-year-oldfromWerribeeSouthstarted from pole position in both races and was able to stave off the threat posed by the weather and

the other drivers to make it four wins from six starts this season.

“It was tricky conditions on the track as some lines were wet, others dry,” De Pasquale told frcup.com a er the second race. “It was an exciting weekend and I am very happy.”

De Pasquale (Lechner Racing) has 168 points

to lead Janneau Esmeijer (Provily Racing, 138 points) and Larry Ten Voorde (PiroSports, 105 points). ere are eight races remaining in the European season, with the next stop being Assen in the Netherlands from August 1-3.

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Rocket to make you swoon

By David Bonnici

A smile appeared on my face every time I approached a roundabout in the Toyota 86 GTS, which negotiates curves like its on rails. Even below the speed limit there’s an exaggerated sensation of speed, helped by your bum being just inches off the road. Needless to say that out on the winding roads out Anakie way I was in driving heaven.

e Toyota 86, along with its Subaru BRZ clone, is becoming a common sight on Melbourne roads and it’s easy to see why. Like it did the with the Celica in the 1980s, Toyota has cracked it for an affordable sports car that looks great and drives even better. Inside, the “cockpit” is kept relatively basic to keep the emphasis on driving.

Performance information is confined to the gauge cluster. I like how the speed is also displayed as a digital reading in the rev counter. But the car isn’t free of creature comforts. It has duel zone airconditioning controls and a small touch screen with the usual Bluetooth phone/MP3 player connectivity, navigation and voice control. e GTS model also has a reverse camera, a handy option in a car this low,thoughtherearvisionissurprisinglygood.

e front seats are fantastic. ey support your body through the G-forces caused by the 86’s curve-hugging drive without restricting your arms. ey feel like they’ve been moulded to your body and remain comfortable on long drives.

e steering wheel can be adjusted to

perfectly suit your seating position and feels great in hand.

To discuss this car’s practicality would be like rating a great white shark on its tree-climbing ability. But the rear seats are token, at best – my daughter had to sit crossed-legged on the school run – and the boot will barely fit a suitcase.

But this is a driver’s car, a er all; made all the better by its rear-wheel-drive set-up and very forgiving manual gearbox and clutch which help you take off like a pro even if you’re a little rusty on the stick.

You can get it in automatic, but that would take away a lot of the fun.

Shi ing down to second gear instead of third at those roundabouts produces a lovely noise to add to that feeling that you’re going way faster than you actually are.

e 2-litre, 4-cylinder engine will get from 0-100km/h in 7.6 seconds. Before getting used to it, I found it sluggish when wanting to overtake at about 100km/h in sixth gear.

A friend who owns one told me to go down to fi h gear in such situations – yep, it takes off like a rocket.

VN-VY

•฀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 COMMODORE RUNNING AT IT’S OPTIMUM PERFORMANCE LEVEL?

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

FUEL SAVING FACTS

1.฀A฀well฀maintained฀car฀is฀likely฀to฀run ฀฀฀฀more฀economically฀than฀a฀car฀overdue ฀฀฀฀for฀it’s฀scheduled฀service.

2.฀Clean฀filters฀and฀clean฀plugs฀play฀a฀big ฀฀฀฀part฀in฀Fuel฀Savings.฀That฀also฀means ฀฀฀฀less฀pollution.

3.฀Under฀inflated฀tyres฀not฀only฀wear ฀฀฀฀your฀tyres฀out฀quicker฀they฀also฀mean ฀฀฀฀less฀fuel฀economy.

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6 Months / 10,000km

Labour Warranty

2 Year/50,000km Fitted

Warranty on Holden Approved parts

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?