Wyndham Star Weekly - 23rd July 2014

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Give us extra police

By Xavier Smerdon

Wyndham council has declared it will get behind a campaign to bring more police to the area.

Star Weekly understands police numbers in the city are set to become a major issue, with a large number of officers working in Werribee about to be transferred to a new 24-hour station in Waurn Ponds.

Wyndham police are already stretched, with reports that only one or two divisional vans are available to patrol, with most of their time taken up shuttling between jobs, notably reports of domestic violence.

Wyndham council chief executive Kerry ompson said the council would support calls for more police, rather than the installation of CCTV in Werribee’s CBD.

A police officer based at Werribee told StarWeekly more frontline officers were desperately needed.

“ e council is right on the money with this one,” the officer, who did not want to be named, said.

“ ere’s growing concern that things will get worse.”

Ms ompson again ruled out the installation of CCTV in Werribee.

“Advice from local police is that they have sufficient access to CCTV footage from other parties if required for evidence,” she said. “Police have also indicated that Werribee CBD does

not have the volume or types of crime to warrant the significant cost of installing cameras and monitoring footage.”

e anonymous police officer said discussion around CCTV cameras was a “distraction” and more police should be the top priority.

Tarneit Labor MP Tim Pallas said more police, not cameras, were the answer.

“ ere are fewer front line police officers assigned to local stations today than there were in November 2010,” Mr Pallas said.

But Cr Intaj Khan said he didn’t agree with the council’s stance.

“As an individual, I think the CBD needs CCTV cameras,” Cr Khan said.

“Wyndham needs more police, but that is an issue for the state government. We can install CCTV cameras without all that bureaucracy.’’

Western Metropolitan Liberal MP Andrew Elsbury said the council should not be happy with “mediocre” CCTV coverage.

“ e council continues to claim they want to activate the Werribee CBD and increase patronage of Station Place and Watton Street, yet they continue with a ‘she’ll be right’ haphazard system of shop owner-based CCTV cameras,” Mr Elsbury said.

He said since 2010, the government had posted 51 extra police to north-west metro division 2, which includes Wyndham.

Strokes, our underrated enemy

By Xavier Smerdon

More than 2400 Wyndham residents are living withstrokeandmanymoreareatriskofhaving one, the latest figures show.

e National Stroke Foundation released statistics last week showing that 2471 people in the Lalor electorate, or 1146 out of every 100,000, were living with the side-effects of a stroke.

e figure is lower than state and national averages of 1886 and 1864 for every 100,000 residents respectively.

Dog and surgery in good nick

AWyndhamcouplehasmadeanextraordinary gesture to thank local vets for saving their four-legged friend.

David and Kim Larkin brought Angus their shih tzu-cross to the Melbourne University Vet HospitalinWerribeelastmonthwithaperineal hernia on his backside.

e condition is common in small breeds of dogs and can be fatal if le untreated.

ey were so impressed with the doctors’ ability to save Angus’s life that they decided to make a donation so the hospital can buy life-saving equipment that usually costs about $30,000.

emultiparametermonitorbeingpurchased with the donation, is a piece of technology that could help save thousands of pets’ lives every year.

e hospital’s Dr Monique Stanley said the equipment would enable specialists to better monitor animals during surgery and would drastically change the way pets are treated.

“At the moment we have to use a whole range of equipment to do all the jobs that this one piece will do on its own,” Dr Stanley said.

“It will basically help us monitor every animal that needs to have surgery.

“It’s really great that this family has chosen to make this donation and help save so many other pets.”

Development officer at the hospital Fleur Kellenbach said more than 17,500 pets were brought in for care every year and about 70 per cent of them would benefit from the multiparameter monitor.

So far this year, 245 Wyndham residents have had a stroke, with slightly more men then women affected.

Alarmingly, thousands more people were putting themselves at risk of having strokes by making poor lifestyle choices.

A total of 30,326 people currently have high blood pressure, 51,456 people have high cholesterol and 90,073 don’t get enough physical activity.

National Stroke Foundation chief executive Erin Lalor said strokes were a national issue.

“Stroke kills more women than breast cancer

‘‘ Stroke kills more women than breast cancer ’’ - Erin Lalor

and more men than prostate cancer,” Dr Lalor said.

“ is devastating disease also places significantdemandsonhealthservices,families and the community across the country.”

Compared to other electorates and the national and state averages, Lalor is not

considered a stroke hotspot, but Dr Lalor said more needed to be done to stop the figures increasing.

“Despitesuccessivegovernmentsrecognising stroke as a national health priority, Australia does not have a federally funded strategy or the care services to address widespread need,” she said.

“ e Stroke Foundation is urging national action to tackle stroke because all Australians need and deserve access to quality stroke care.”

Details: www.strokefoundation.com.au

Pair hurt in Hoppers crash

Police are warning drivers to take more care at a notorious Hoppers Crossing intersection a er a child and a woman were injured in a four-car collision.

e accident happened at the intersection of Old Geelong and Forsyth roads on July 16, closing the Forsyth Road off-ramp from the Princes Freeway for three hours.

Police said an east-bound car collided with another car at the intersection soon before 6pm.

e east-bound car then collided with two more vehicles, causing one to roll down an embankment.

A woman and child were taken to hospital with non-life threatening injuries.

e highway patrol’s Acting Sergeant Graeme Crouch said the driver of the east-bound car, a Westmeadows man, 39, returned a blood-alcohol reading of .115 – more than twice the legal limit.

He said the man had been driving at “excessive speed”.

His licence was suspended and he’s expected to be charged with conduct endangering serious injury, recklessly causing injury, “manner dangerous” and exceeding the prescribed concentration of alcohol.

He will face court at a later date.

Acting Sergeant Crouch said drivers using the intersection needed to remain alert and attentive at all times as there was not much room for error.

Police are urging anyone who saw the accident,orwithmoreinformationabout whathappened,tophoneCrimeStoppers on 1800 333 000.

Laura Michell

Break fast food-obesity chain

By Laura Michell

Health groups are calling for mandatory kilojoule labelling on fast foods as statistics reveal more than half of Wyndham residents are overweight or obese.

Latest Health Department statistics reveal that 52.5 per cent of Wyndham residents are considered to be overweight.

Across the western suburbs, 51.7 per cent of people are overweight or obese, while the state average is 48.6 per cent.

In a bid to reduce the number of overweight

Victorians, the Obesity Policy Coalition (OPC) and the Greens are calling for the implementation of mandatory kilojoule labellingonmenuboardsatallfastfoodoutlets.

Some fast food outlets currently have kilojoule labels, but the OPC wants the Liberal and Labor parties to make an election promise about mandatory labelling.

OPC executive manager Jane Martin said Victoria was lagging behind other states and territories when it came to kilojoule labelling.

Shesaidtheinformationwouldhelpconsumers make informed, healthier choices.

Prouse house for sale

A er 71 years, an iconic Werribee house is set to have a change of ownership.

Number 9-11 Synnot Street, Werribee, or ‘Muswell’ as it has been known since it was built in the late 1930s, has hosted some of Wyndham’s best-known residents.

e two-storey Spanish Mission-style house was built for Claude S Creed, a local farmer, before being bought by Dr Charles Prouse in August, 1943.

DrProuselivedinthehousewithhiswifeand three children while running a small surgery out of a building at the side of the property.

e house has been owned by the Prouse familyeversinceandalsohasconnectionswith the Purcell family.

First National Real Estate managing director Bob Westwood said part of the property’s historic value came from the doctor.

“Dr Prouse was a greatly revered local resident,” Mr Westwood said. “It’s quite

amazing how many older local people would remember going to see him at that house.”

Mr Westwood said the house was the only known one of its kind in the western suburbs, with its Spanish style having been popular during the inter-war period.

Wyndham’s official history book, Wyndham

Our Story, notes that in 1946 the house was valued at £150, while by 1952 it had increased to £192. Mr Westwood said the house, on a 1788-square-metre block, was expected to be sold privately for a much greater sum.

“We’re looking at around $2.5 million for the property.”

ere is a heritage overlay on the house and Mr Westwood said he hoped that whoever bought it respected its history.

Expressions of interest are also being sought for an adjacent vacant block of land.

“Weknowthatwhenclearinformationabout the energy content of food is provided, along with education about energy requirements, people are encouraged to make purchases that are overall lower in energy,” she said.

Western Metropolitan Greens MP Colleen Hartland said the party would implement mandatory labelling if it won the state election in November.

Ms Hartland said there was a direct link between a high intake of unhealthy, energy-dense foods and obesity and type 2 diabetes.

In Wyndham, 4.3 per cent of people have type 2 diabetes.

“Body weight and diet are significant risk factors for diabetes,” Ms Hartland said. “Better kilojoule labelling is one important strategy for addressing this growing health problem

“By knowing how many kilojoules are in meals, we can choose healthier options for ourselves and our families.”

Ms Hartland said studies had shown energy content labelling on menus in other states encouraged customers to make healthier choices.

Wyndham glam time

Wyndham residents will be transported to a time when people wore ball gowns and coaches carried the town’s wealthy socialites around.

A Grand Gala ball will help celebrate the 150th anniversary of Wyndham being proclaimedashirein1864,withtheeventbeing held at the city’s most iconic location, Werribee Mansion.

Event organiser Heather Marcus says Wyndham’s 150th birthday will be celebrated by reliving the area’s past glories.

“Guests will park at the front gate of the WerribeeMansionandbedrivenbyglasscoach to the event,” Ms Marcus said.

“Pipers will play on the front lawn as people drink champagne, and VIP guests will be welcomed by trumpeters.”

e name Chirnside is synonymous with Wyndham, with members of the family having built the mansion, so Ms Marcus is hoping three generations of the family will be guests at the event.

“ isisreallyachancetocelebrateeverything that’s great about this wonderful city of ours,” she said.

“ erearealimitednumberofseatsavailable – I really want anyone who gets in quickly enough to be able to attend.

“Just because this will be a glamorous event, it will not be closed to anyone. If someone is proudofthiscityandwantstocomealong,they are more than welcome.”

e ball will be on Friday, October 24, with seats for 180 people available. Tickets are on sale now and cost $125. More details: 9741

Mental unit revamp starts

Work has started on a $34 million upgrade to the mental health unit at Werribee Mercy Hospital.

e upgrade, announced last April as part of the 2013-14 state budget, is expected to ease demand for the hospital’sexistingmentalhealthbedsand reduce waiting times in the emergency department.

e new unit will nearly double the hospital’s mental health capacity from 29 to 54 beds.

Ten beds will be high-dependency – used for high-risk patients who are violent or suicidal and need monitoring – and four beds will be used to assess people experiencing short-term mental health needs.

e long-awaited upgrade has been welcomed by the hospital, which regularly has patients waiting in its emergency department for more than 24 hours for a bed in its mental health unit.

Visiting the hospital last Wednesday for a sod-turning ceremony, Premier Denis Napthine said Wyndham’s growing population deserved facilities that could meet community’s demands.

“ is investment represents the largest-ever funding boost for mental health services in Melbourne’s west and will improve access to, and the quality of, mental health care for people in the area,” Dr Napthine said.

eupgradeisexpectedtocreateabout 100 construction jobs then 30 clinical jobs when it opens in 2016.

Laura Michell

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Kevin Hillier reflects on a club and its city

I have worked for the Werribee Football Club for a decade and have long realised the impact its highs and lows have on the people of Wyndham.

In the past three years, when the club has been knocked out one week short of another grand final appearance, you can feel the disappointment in the town’s streets.

e Werribee Football Club is the major sports club in the area. Last Saturday night, nearly 400 people gathered to celebrate its first 50 years and acknowledge the first inductees into the club’s Hall of Fame.

ere were people from all walks of life, from different ethnic backgrounds, different socio-economic groupings and certainly from different professions.

e Werribee Football Club is the melting pot of the city, as it should be, but when you walk through the door everyone is treated the same and everyone is equal. e club could easily be just about football but it has always been about a connection to the people and the community of which it’s a part.

e club has three people working in its community development area, which is hands-on into schools, junior football programs such as Auskick, and introducing the game to the newly arrived citizens of Wyndham.

e football area is a pathway for local kids to try to be the next Michael Barlow, Dale Morris, Kyle Hartigan or Ben Brown.

Not everyone can achieve that, but everyone who pulls on a Werribee jumper is given every possible resource and assistance to be the best they possibly can.

Last Saturday night brought home to all in attendance just what the club has meant to people like Eddie Marriott, Kerryn O’Brien and John Comben, who were elevated to Legend status.

Hall of Fame inductee Simon Atkins summed it up beautifully on stage when I asked him about the highs and lows in his time at the club: “Kev, there were only highs. ere are no lows when you are involved in a great

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Briefs

Wyndham lotto win

A Wyndham Vale man will buy the motorbike he’s dreamed of after winning $624,516 in Saturday’s TattsLotto draw. The man, 59, also plans to put the money towards paying off his mortgage and funding his retirement. He bought his ticket from the Werribee Plaza Lotto kiosk, which has sold nine winning division 1 tickets in the past three years.

Contribute to multicultural plan

Residents are being urged to have their say on Wyndham council’s cultural diversity plan. The document will guide the council’s approach to working with multicultural communities. It will also promote cultural diversity by supporting programs and events that foster understanding and celebrate multiculturalism. Residents can have their say at a community meeting at the civic centre from 7pm on Wednesday, July 30, or online at www. wyndham.vic.gov.au/cultural_diversity.

Language program

Wyndham residents grappling with the challenge of learning English are being encouraged to strike up a conversation as part of a new program. Free conversational English classes are being offered at three council centres. The volunteer-run program is held at Point Cook Community Learning Centre on Tuesdays at 10.30am and Fridays at 4pm, at Wyndham Cultural Centre on Wednesdays at 2.30pm and at Penrose Community Centre on Wednesdays at 6pm. For more details, phone 9742 0777. CONTACT

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Class action for ‘ugly’ tip

By Xavier Smerdon

Wyndham could become known as “Smellbourne” if the council’s tip is allowed to grow in height, a group of grade 5 pupils has claimed.

ElevenpupilsfromStPetersApostlePrimary School in Hoppers Crossing wrote letters to Star Weekly complaining about the “smelly” and “ugly” tip mountain.

“No one likes the tip and it’s bad for the environment,”BryceRozesaid.“Idon’tlikethe

rubbish mountain … it can wreck the land.”

Levi Vieira wrote: “[Did] you know that seagulls, mice and rats carry diseases? Well, I did, and that’s another problem with the Werribee tip. It’s a problem because while the seagulls,ratsandmicearetravellingtothetip, they can spread diseases which will make us sick and possibly even die!”

e pupils have called on the Wyndham council to invest in technology that would mean the height of the tip wouldn’t need to be increased.

“Instead of increasing the height, the council could invest in MIRF machinery,”

Abbie Martis wrote. “A MIRF is a machine that can separate recyclable materials, like plastic, from the rubbish, then only one third goes to the landfill.”

e pupils researched the tip a er learning about the effects humans have had on the land in Australia.

As part of their work they were asked to write to the council or the local newspaper to express their concerns.

Operation nabs four for sport venue break-ins

Four men have been charged over robberies at 20 sporting venues across Melbourne’s inner west.

Clubs broken into include Altona Sports Club, Westgate Golf Club in Spotswood, Kooringal Golf Club in Altona, Werribee Golf Club, and Altona North, Yarraville and Werribee bowls clubs.

A full inventory of the amount stolen is still being undertaken, but the total is believed to be about $38,000.

Detective Sergeant Brad Lawrence of the Hobsons Bay crime investigation unit said mainly coins were stolen.

“In some instances, poker machines were broken into,” he said.

He said three men were arrested last ursday a er a burglary at Westgate Golf Club. A fourth man was subsequently arrested at Kerang in northern Victoria.

e arrests were a culmination of Operation Bare Foot, investigating burglaries at 20 venues between May 29 and July 17.

A 23-year-old Tarneit man and 19year-old Wyndham Vale man have been remanded to appear in the Melbourne Magistrates Court on July 31 and August 15, respectively. A 19-year-old Werribee man and 22-year-old Kerang man were bailed until November 11 and October 16, respectively.

Goya Dmytryshchak

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Car-park necessities

Five hundred million dollars for a new suburb is a lot of money (“Win for Wyndham’s west”, Star Weekly, July 16).

We need it badly for infrastructure, for our public roads and for the roads to the new rail link. I live in Werribee South and catch the train daily to the city. I could catch trains at Hoppers Crossing, Werribee, Williams Landing, Aircraft or Laverton, which are six to nine kilometres away. The problem is parking.

So we really need a few of those millions to make car parks three to four levels down and three to four levels up, as they do at our shopping centres.

The government needs this to bring in rail customers and reduce peak-hour traffic loads. I can’t believe it’s hasn’t happened already.

With those five stations plus the two new stations we will be getting, now is the time to create jobs in the west and get the soil out of those holes, those concrete trucks in to pour and those car parks happening ASAP.

Michael Berton, Werribee South

Bus shelter puzzle

I don’t understand why Wyndham council keeps on replacing bus-shelter damage with glass.

Every week I see workers replacing glass because some drunken youth broke it. Why not replace it with something that is not easily damaged?

Glen Cortes

Wide praise for vet Dr Aleri is a hardworking veterinary scientist who I supervised for his masters degree at the University of Nairobi, Kenya (“A talk to the animals”, Star Weekly, July 16).

He deserves the award and recognition. Congratulations, Dr Aleri. Dr Nguhiu, Kenya

Well done and congratulations – that is excellent. We are proud of you.

Tillarh Mukasa, Sweden

You deserve this, Josh! Well done. Sky is no limit any more!

Peter Kimeli, via web

Kudos, Doc! Come back soon to mentor the younger generation.

Daniel Korir, via web

Sayers Road limitations

Lowering the speed limit on Sayers Road was ridiculous (“Fast action sought for slow

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motion”, Star Weekly, July 16) – especially between Palmers Road and the Kororoit Creek Road entrance to the freeway. It was 80 when I moved here, then it was 70, now it’s 60.

There are no houses, no intersections, no pedestrians – just fenced or unfenced fields. Except for annoying people, there is no merit and no increase in safety from the lower limit.

People have overtaken me dangerously because I use the new limit.

Make it safer for bike riders by providing a real bike lane on Sayers Road – not the bumpy, pot-holed, glass-filled side strip that comes and goes. Allow people to get to their destination ASAP by getting our limit back to 70 or 80 in that section.

Even though Hogans, Heaths and Derrimut roads have increased housing around them, there are no people or pedestrians on the road – just cars. Premigita, via web

Slow limits are not the solution to accidents. It’s about driver attitudes – rude, drunk, impatient and uneducated drivers. Lower limits even cause sleepiness and frustration, which may lead to accidents. Jenassy, via web

One of Mr Farrugia’s arguments is that the lower speed limit extends drive times. Let’s look at this: To travel 10 kilometres at 60km/h takes 10 minutes; to travel 10 kilometres at 70km/h takes 8.34 minutes –a whole 1.66 minutes difference. To Travel 20 kilometres at 60km/h takes 20 minutes; to travel 20 kilometres at 70km/h takes 17.09 minutes – 2.51 minutes difference.

The average distance I travel within these 60km/h zones (on a daily basis) is between

10 and 20 kilometres. For the sake of three minutes, leave the limits at 60km/h. They may be classed as main roads, but they also have houses and now have a lot more traffic on them than they did even five years ago. I pass through the Derrimut/Heaths and Heaths/Morris intersections on a daily basis. Once a week there would be a nose-to-tail accident. Since the slower speed limits were introduced, I haven’t seen any. I am not saying that it has stopped them – but it has definitely reduced them.

Non-frustrated driver, via web

A recipe for gridlock

Huge population increase in Wyndham and other western suburbs adding even more traffic to hugely congested roads, minimal infrastructure improvement plus additional trucks on the West Gate coming from the west to the east port – a surefire recipe for gridlock, potential disaster on the West Gate Bridge and with even more pressure on it (“Port heads for trucks ‘nightmare’”, Star Weekly, July 16).

Logistics companies are located in the west. A western alternative port would alleviate some of the cross-city trucking across an already overloaded river crossing. It’s only recently that the West Gate Bridge was being repaired due to cracking from truck-braking damage.

CeeMee, via web

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Still awaiting answers

By Xavier Smerdon

A Werribee woman is hoping two unknown drivers could hold the key to explaining her husband’s death.

For Lynette Flowers, the date November 10, 2011, is forever burned into her memory.

Her husband, David Flowers, was sitting in his car at a roundabout in Laverton North when another driver slammed into him.

A police brief on the incident shows that the other driver claimed he felt dizzy at the time and his vision became blurred.

He claims to have lost control of his car while driving along the Princes Freeway before taking the Laverton North exit where he became airborne when he drove straight over a roundabout and into Mr Flowers’ car.

According to the police brief, the driver had a stroke the next day while he was in hospital.

For more than a year, Ms Flowers has been calling for a coronial inquest so that questions about her husband’s death can nally be answered.

Issues such as the other driver’s medical records going missing from the Victorian Institute of Forensic Medicine and a delay in police interviewing him have le her reeling.

A letter sent from the Coroners Court of Victoria to Ms Flowers’ lawyers earlier this month states that further investigations have been made, but there were still grey areas.

It con rms that two other cars were hit by the driver before he crashed into David’s car.

“Investigators appealed for witnesses to the initial collision through all media outlets and on Crime Stoppers,” the letter states.

“ e drivers of those vehicles never made themselves available to investigators.” e coroners court is expected to announce by the end of August if it will grant an inquest.

Plea to bring back the music

A South Australian couple who lost musical equipment valued at $15,000 when their car was stolen in Deer Park are hoping the public can help nd the missing instruments.

David Clark and Kate Townsend’s car was stolen in April and although it was eventually found, all of their belongings were gone.

Mr Clark and Ms Townsend haven’t given up hope of getting back their equipment. ree weeks ago, someone le the couple’s laptop and accordion at Williams Landing train station.

“I will never give up hope of nding one of the guitars and the concertina,” MsTownsendsaid.“Ourdaughter-in-law checks ebay every day and we’ve put things online to try and get attention.”

e couple run a live music centre and said the items were worth more than money.

“ ey have sentimental value,” Mr Clark said. “ e concertina is my grandfather’s and comes from England. It’s over 100 years old. e other guitars we had made … so there aren’t many like this in Australia.”

Melton Crime Investigation Unit’s Detective Robert Henley said police were appealing for the public for help.

A 40 year-old Werribee man appeared in Sunshine Magistrates Court last week charged with several o ences in relation to the stolen vehicle. e case was adjourned until September.

Tara Murray

Tag team in big cover-up

By Laura Michell

A team of Point Cook residents is on a mission to stamp out gra ti in their suburb.

ey hope that in time their anti-gra ti taskforce will expand to cover all of Wyndham.

e taskforce, initially set up by the Point Cook Action Group, has begun ridding Point Cook of gra ti by painting over tags on sound barriers and walls along Palmers Road with the help of the Masters Williams Landing store.

Group member Paul Harder said residents

volunteered their time to paint over the gra ti because they wanted to put a stop to the “o ensive” behaviour.

“I think people nd gra ti o ensive,” he said. “People who do it feel like they have right to do it, but they don’t.”

Mr Harder said that while there was no magic method to stop gra ti, he hoped painting over tags soon a er they appeared would teach vandals that spraying public and private property was a waste of time.

“I think people really want to put an end to

this problem so we’re hoping this can become a Wyndham-wide program,” he said.

e Point Cook anti-gra ti taskforce was formed a er a council decision to create a gra ti management strategy.

Underthestrategy,thecouncilwillintroduce areas where street art is permitted and will run education programs for school-aged children.

e parks department, which removes gra ti, will have its budget increased from $390,000 to $405,990 a year.

Bof ns take up dairy duties

Butter that is easier to spread, lactose-free milk that really does taste like milk, and yoghurt that doesn’t go watery in the fridge are just some of the products that could soon be created in Werribee.

A Dairy Innovation Hub, which brings together some of Australia’s leading dairy research groups, opened this week on the Princes Highway, where it is hoped researchers will create innovative, long-lasting dairy products with high nutritional value.

ehubisco-fundedbytheAustralian Research Council, Dairy Innovation Australia, the University of Melbourne and the University of Queensland. Its researchers will work together for ve years on a $13 million program in the hope of better understanding the structures of dairy products.

Hub director Sally Gras said dairy manufacturing was worth more than $2 billion a year to the Australian economy. Associate Professor Gras said its worth would continue to increase as demand in Asia increased.

“We will work to nd solutions and opportunities for the Australian dairy industry to make the most of our geographic location and grow our exportsintothelucrativeAsianmarket.”

Dairy Innovation Australia chief executive Lesley Macleod said the hub would assist dairy manufacturers to develop new products.

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Heritage glory for WW2 bomber

By Laura Michell

A World War II bomber restored by volunteers in Werribee has made history a er receiving internationalrecognitionbyagroupofheritage engineers.

e B-24 Liberator was awarded the recognition by the Institute of Engineers Australia on July 13.

About 50 volunteers have been working up to three days a week to restore the plane since 1988.

e B-24 is an ongoing memorial to the

20,000 Australians who flew and serviced the aircra during World War II.

Restoration has relied on the generosity of companies, individuals and the 500 members of the B-24 Liberator Memorial Restoration Fund.

e project has not received government funding.

Liberator Memorial Restoration Fund

secretary Judy Gilbert said the plane was the first aircra of its kind to be honoured by heritage engineers.

e restored plane is the only one of its kind

Songbird factors in her family

Mary-Ann Van der Horst dreams of building a successful singing career so she can give back to her family.

A er auditioning for television talent show

e X Factor, her dreams are one step closer to coming true.

e former Hoppers Crossing resident, who recentlymovedtoClaytonforwork,hasmadeit through to the second stage of the competition, known as boot camp, a er impressing the show’s judges at her audition earlier this year.

She joins Werribee teenager Justin Vasquez, 15, in the second round. His performance was praised by the judges.

VanderHorst,28,sangBeyonce’s Halo ather audition. e aged-care worker said singing in front of 1000 people was nerve-wracking.

“I was shaking,” she said. “ ere was 1000 people, which is the biggest audience I have performed to. Most of my audition is a blur, but I remember that I got a standing ovation from the crowd. It was so unexpected.

“People tell me I can sing, but you don’t expect to get a reaction like that.”

She said her father had been her biggest inspiration and motivator, encouraging her to keep chasing her dreams.

Van der Hoorst moved to Hoppers Crossing from the Philippines in 2012 a er marrying an Australian.

“My father tried to teach me how to sing,” she said. “He wasn’t a good singer himself, but he encouraged me and got me to sing in competitions in the Philippines.

“As I child, I competed against professional singers and I won. I used the money to help my family, so that’s what I want to do now.

“I won’t give up on my dreams.”

Laura Michell

in Australia and is one of only eight in the world.

e aviation hangar the plane resides in was also recognised by the heritage engineers, receiving national recognition.

B-24 Liberator Memorial Restoration Fund community liaison officer Tony Muller said the 1940 World War II hangar, which is on the Werribee Satellite Airfield on the corner of Old Farm Road and the Old Princes Highway, was nominated by heritage engineer Owen Peake.

Mr Muller said the awards were great news for the restoration group.

“We survive on visitors and the hangar listing will give us a huge leg up,” he said.

Mr Peake said the aircra was considered to have played a pivotal role in defending Australia against Japanese forces during World War II.

“ e American-designed hangars represented a solidification of the relationship between newly allied Australian and American forces,” Mr Peake said.

“Engineers Australia is proud to recognise these two excellent examples of Australian history and engineering ingenuity.”

Hoppers shoppers re up for giving

By Xavier Smerdon

Customers of a Hoppers Crossing store have helped to raise $80,000 for charities.

e Good Guys Hoppers Crossing have donated a percentage of every sale made to groups such as Open Families Australia since 2006.

e organisation’s partnerships manager, Rachel Porter, said the money would go a long way.

“Our programs and services, which aim to provide people with essential support when they need it most, rely greatly on donations

from the community,” she said. “ e funds raised from e Good Guys customers have been a tremendous help … you can’t put a dollar gure on the di erence this support has made to locals in our community.”

Fab DeCesaris from the Good Guys Hoppers Crossing thanked the community for digging deep.

“Organisations such as Open Family Australia are so important to our local community,” Mr DeCesaris said.

“Nationally, we are delighted that our customers have helped us reach $6 million in donations, but locally what matters is the

impact our customers have made on local projects and services.”

e Good Guys Hoppers Crossing’s Local Giving Program, in which a percentage of every transaction in store and online is donated back to community organisations has provided more than $80,000 since the program began, with each customer invited to join in and have their say as to where the funding is distributed.

“We do this by providing a heart-shaped tokenatthecheckoutthatcanbeplacedintothe token box for our nominated cause partners,” Mr DeCesaris said.

Police probe park attack

A Werribee man has su ered head injuries and had his wallet and mobile phone stolen in an early-morning attack.

Police said the man, 18, and his girlfriend, 17, were walking through Galvin Park Reserve about 1.30am on Monday when they noticed two men on bicycles on the opposite side of the reserve’s football eld.

As the couple walked through the reserve towards Shaws Road, the men started yelling at them, telling them to ‘‘wait there’’.

e man and his girlfriend told police they started walking faster as the men on the bikes closed in on them, demanding the man empty his pockets.

e couple started to run and in the panic were separated.

Police said the two men chased a er the man, wrestling him to the ground and punching him to the head several times. ey emptied his pockets, stealing his wallet and mobile phone, before eeing towards Parklands Grove.

e man, who received abrasions and swelling to his face, made his way to a friend’s house to call police.

O cers searched the reserve but were unable to locate the alleged o enders.

e men were described as being of Caucasian or Southern European appearance and aged in their 20s. One of them was wearing a white hoody, while the other wore a black hoody. Both men areabout170centimetresandofmedium build and were riding mountain bikes. Information to Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000

Big turnaround for vinyl

It’s the retro comeback that has music lovers in a spin.

WithiPodsanddigitaltechnologydominating the modern landscape, it’s easy to forget a time when albums had to be turned over, and scratches and interference on a track were signs of character rather than imperfections.

Whether you remember them from the first time around or you’re a recent convert, there’s no denying vinyl is back. Every Tuesday night, in a small Yarraville bar, people of all ages are coming together to share their common bond.

In response to the vinyl revival, local musician and DJ Leif van den Dungen has launched BYO Vinyl Nights. Record-lovers are being encouraged to bring along their favourites and have them added to the playlist or even try their hand on the turntables.

Mr van den Dungen, who was born in the late 1970s and missed out on vinyl’s heyday,

said there was a renewed appreciation for the format.

“My nights provide a real hands-on experience where people not only have their music played, but I’ll teach them how to DJ and they can have a go on the turntables and mixer.’’

He said the enduring appeal of vinyl was simple. “You get a warmer, richer tone, but there’s obviously the nostalgic factor for some older people. ere’s also the extras that come with vinyl records, such as the artwork on the cover and the liner notes, which you just don’t get with downloaded music.’’

BYO Vinyl Night is on Tuesdays from 7.30-11pm at Yarra Lounge, 7 Ballarat Street, Yarraville (opposite the Sun eatre). For more details, visit www.melbournerecordclub.com.

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By Laura Michell

Children living in Williams Landing and Truganina are being urged to give scouting a try, with the area’s group looking for new members.

etwosuburbsarecoveredbytheWilliams Scout Group, which was re-launched at a community meeting on Monday night.

e group’s membership is relatively small compared to Wyndham’s five other groups and Werribee district leaders hope they can encourage more people to sign up.

River’s friends to go native

Residents are being encouraged to grab their gardening gloves and head to Riverbend Historical Park on Sunday to help plant native trees, shrubs and grasses.

Wyndham councillor Peter Gibbons said the planting session was a chance for people to give back to the environment and get to know like-minded people.

“By taking part in this event for a few hours, there will be long-term benefits to our community and the work will leave a lasting mark on one of our most popular reserves,” he said.

“Surveys also show people value the other benefits of trees, including improving storm water management, reducing the need for air-conditioning and improving air quality.”

e planting will run from 10.30am.

District development leader Sharon Woollam said the group was trying to attract children from the many families moving into Truganina and Williams Landing.

“Wyndham is the biggest growth corridor in Victoria, but we are not snapping up young people,” she said.

Ms Woollam said these children were missing out on the many opportunities offered by the movement.

“Being a Scout helps young people learn life skills.”

e group wants to increase its membership

so it can have at least 20 people in each age bracket. Ms Woollam said volunteers were also needed to help run sessions. Parents could be put through leadership training and complete a certificate IV in business.

Ms Woollam said scouting was open to anyone aged six to 26, with programs tailor-made for each member.

She said Wyndham’s groups had recently experienced a surge in the number of members with autism or Asperger’s syndrome.

For more details, email dc.werribeeplains@ vicscouts.asn.au.

Franco’s ‘megalo, megalo’ sale

By Cameron Tait

His late-night television advertisements have inspired countless imitations, he has a band named a er him, has starred in a lm with the late Mark ‘Chopper’ Read and has made ‘‘Foot –a–scray’’ famous.

But a er half a century selling furniture in Footscray, Franco Cozzo is preparing for his very own ‘‘grand sale’’.

e renowned spruiker-turned-cult gure has put his 1088-square-metre Hopkins Road premises on the market. e site is expected to attract signi cant interest from residential and commercial developers.

A er arriving from Italy on Australia Day 1956, Mr Cozzo went door to door selling electrical appliances, despite being unable to speak English. He soon went into partnership inafurniturebusinessinCollingwoodandlater opened his own stores in North Melbourne, Brunswick and Footscray.

Mr Cozzo initially advertised on Melbourne radio. But it was his television commercials, which are still on the air, that made him a household name.

Spoken in three languages – English, Italian and Greek – the advertisements have become ingrained in Melbourne’s popular culture and ahitonsocialmedia,includingthecatchphrase “megalo, megalo, megalo”, a Greek word meaning, large, great or grand.

Mr Cozzo, 78, said it was time to slow down. But don’t mention the word retirement.

e Footscray and Brunswick stores will continue trading in the short to medium term.

“I don’t intend on retiring. Inside, I feel young, but I’m not any more,” Mr Cozzo said.

“ epeopleofFootscrayhavegivenmegreat support for many years and I have beautiful memories. I still come to work every day, and

the customers, they always want to see me.

“I’ve been part of the community and Footscray has been part of me, but it’s time to relax a little more.’’

Kelemen Commercial salesman Joshua Charteris said there had already been solid

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interest in the property from developers and investors, but he would not disclose whether an asking price had been set.

“It [the site] is ideal for apartments or a mixed-use development because it’s close to trains, central Footscray and the Melbourne

CBD,” he said. Maribyrnong mayor Grant Miles said Mr Cozzo’s e ervescent personality and memorable advertisements had broadened awareness and interest in the area.“Even my 10-year-old son knows the ad,” CrMilessaid.“[MrCozzo]isaFootscrayicon.”

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Aged residents ‘left in the cold’

By Cameron Tait

Angry families have met with management of an Altona North aged care home a er claims some elderly residents were le near soiled clothing for days and without heating for weeks due to an outsourcing of laundry and maintenance services.

e daughter of one of the residents, who didn’t want to be named, said families of residents of TLC Aged Care Marina in Blackshaws Road were given little notice when thechangeswereintroducedearlierthismonth.

Her 86-year-old mother, who has dementia, is unable to feed herself and relies on the assistance of carers. “She had no heating in her room for two weeks,” the daughter said.

“ e washing used to be done daily at the home, but now that it’s been outsourced it’s only three times a week and the clothes are coming back stained, shrunk and damp.

“Soiled underwear and clothing lays around for days before being picked up.

‘‘Some of the carers are so upset [with the changes] they’ve even started taking home the washing of residents without families.

“ ese beautiful carers are poorly paid and understa ed … they’re doing things they shouldn’t have to be doing and they’re run o their feet.

“In the past, maintenance used to attend to every call, but we’ve been told they won’t come until they receive four of ve calls about the same problem.’’

e daughter said the family had received no explanation from management.

“Sometimes I come home so upset that I burst into tears.

‘‘It’s disgusting what is happening. ese peoplehavebeenthroughsomuchintheirlives, including depressions and wars. ey don’t deserve to be treated this way – it’s wrong.”

‘‘ They don’t deserve to be treated this way –it’s wrong ’’

Families met with TLC management on Monday to voice their concerns.

TLC chief operating o cer Neville Watson con rmed there had been some initial “implementation problems” as a result of the changes, but was con dent these had been resolved.

“ reeweeksago,TLCAgedCareoutsourced its laundry and maintenance services to ensure industry-monitored levels of cleanliness, e ciency and infection control that only a specialist laundry and cleaning service can provide,” he said.

“ is is in line with best practice in the hospital and aged care industries and is in the best interests of our residents and employees.

“We have worked closely with our suppliers, residents and their families to address any issues that arose.”

From high school to high fashion

Western suburbs students can stitch up success this September when they take part in the annual Fashion Awards Australia.

e event will have hundreds of budding fashiondesignersfromhighschoolsthroughout the west presenting their best pieces before an audience. Awards will be presented for best out ts in a range of categories.

Awards organiser Heather Marcus said Fashion Awards Australia had grown from a Wyndham-only event to become a western suburbs institution.

“It’s important because there is nothing like

it anywhere else in Australia,” Ms Marcus said. Ms Marcus said a win for TAFE students at Fashion Awards Australia would help create career pathways. “One of the reasons we do thisisthatwewanttoensurethatoncestudents nish their TAFE studies they are able to nd employment,” she said.

e Fashion Awards are at Lakeside Banquet and Convention Centre, Taylors Lakes, on Friday, September 12. Details: www. fashionawardsaustralia.org

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Rotary widens its reach

By Xavier Smerdon

Rotary clubs have traditionally been viewed as “male, pale and stale”, but one Wyndham club is working to change all that.

e Rotary Club of Wyndham is actively recruiting members from some of the city’s major migrant communities.

Twenty leaders from the local Sudanese, Karen, Egyptian and Indian communities were special guests at an information night last week.

Club membership director Gary Willson

said the initiative was about ensuring Wyndham’s social clubs reflected the make-up of the community.

“Rotary clubs around Australia and particularly Wyndham are very keen to better reflect our cultural diversity,” Mr Willson said.

“ e club has typically been seen as male-oriented and white, but the community itself is obviously much more diverse than that.”

Mr Willson said while 42 per cent of the club’s existing members were women, it

wanted to do more to ensure it was truly representative.

“Not only do [our new members] come from culturally different backgrounds and immigrant backgrounds, but they are actually leaders in their communities and they can help us bridge some gaps.”

MrWillson,whohaslivedinWerribeesince 1977, said he had seen the face of Wyndham change dramatically, a fact the club wanted to recognise and embrace.

For more details about the club, visit www.wyndhamrotary.org.

Briefs

Petrol theft charges

Three people have been charged with theft after a police pursuit through Werribee on July 15. Police allege that a Werribee boy, 16, a Geelong man, 19, and a Werribee man, 22, were involved in the theft of patrol from a Werribee service station. Police became involved in a pursuit after officers spotted a utility driving in Tarneit Street with number plates that didn’t match the vehicle. Police followed the utility into Presidents Park, where it stalled. The occupants got out and ran off but were eventually caught by police. Police said a Werribee man who drove the ute had been charged with theft, conduct endangering life, careless driving and related offences. A Geelong man and Werribee boy were charged with theft. They will face court at a later date.

Protect your plates

Free one-way number plate screws are available at Wyndham police stations. The screws help prevent theft of the plates. Visit the Werribee station at 134 Princes Highway or Wyndham North station at 610 Sayers Road to obtain one free set of screws.

Air force concert

Music lovers can see the Royal Australian Air Force Band live on stage at the Wyndham Cultural Centre. The August 28 concert will include performances from the fife and drum corps, vocalist Corporal Roxanne Moxham and bugler Sergeant Peter McCracken. Details: 9256 2727

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Find your feet in West Footscray

Like so many pockets of Melbourne, the face of West Footscray is rapidly changing from a one-time bustling industrial zone to a multicultural creative melting pot. This little corner of Melbourne, just 7km from the city centre, is the latest hotspot for those seeking that edgy, but hip lifestyle often associated with Victoria’s capital.

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SAVOUR THE FLAVOURS OF FOOTSCRAY

Quickly becoming the latest go-to spot for foodies near the city, West Footscray caters to a huge variety of palates with African, Vietnamese, Indian and Italian restaurants lining the main street, and offering a snippet of the mix of cultures in this lively little area.

TAKE A WALK ALONG THE MARIBYRNONG RIVER

With its origins somewhere on the slopes of Mount Macedon, the Maribyrnong River flows down to Port Philip Bay and has long played an important role in the lives of residents. These days, a shared walking and jogging trail runs along the river, buttressed by playgrounds, barbeque areas, picnic tables and cafes.

ROW YOUR BOAT

One of the nicest places in Melbourne to go rowing, the Maribyrnong River is home to a number of rowing clubs. Because it’s a little out of the city there isn’t much traffic on the water. The river boasts magnificent views of the Melbourne skyline.

ENJOY THE EDWARDIAN SPLENDOUR OF FOOTSCRAY PARK

Designed in 1911 by renowned architect Rodney Alsop, Footscray Park is the largest and most intact example of an Edwardian public garden in Australia. This 15-hectare park on the banks of the Maribyrnong River offers magnificent views across Melbourne and contains a diverse collection of mature trees, as well as some of Australia’s more rare specimens.

Take a few hours to wander through the pathways and under the old pergolas. Bring a blanket and a picnic on a sunny day, lie back and imagine what life was like all those years ago when Footscray Park was the place to be seen, much like it is becoming today.

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Bikram yoga has been my saving grace. Throughout my life my health has been an issue, plagued with back problems, headaches and fatigue. Two months ago I felt hopeless, overweight, unhealthy and unhappy, that’s when I made the decision to do the 30 day challenge,and it changed my life.

I now do the practice 4 times a week and with this I have gained mental clarity and a stronger body, my back pain has dramatically reduced and I feel more alive with every session. Bikram yoga has now become part of my life, it’s a challenging workout but the benefits gained are amazing!

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Now Maddie can dance

By Goya Dmytryshchak

When she was hospitalised last year a er collapsing from weakness, Maddie Gillespie weighed just 36 kilograms.

A year later, the healthy Hillside woman, 19, is helping others with an eating disorder.

In October, she will take part in an Altona Meadows ‘Zumbathon’ – an activity she loves –to raise awareness and money for the Butter y Foundation, which helps people a ected by eating disorders.

Ms Gillespie says her descent into anorexia started a er bullying from her peers.

“It started with a few friends of mine at the time bullying me to the point where I thought I had to be someone I wasn’t,” she says.

“So I started going to the gym and trying to eat healthy. “For a while it was working for me … but then it just took over.

“I started over-exercising. I’d exercise three hours a day and I was restricting eating to the point where I’d only eat one thing a day.

“You think that getting skinny will bring you peace of mind … it brings you to the point where you isolate yourself because you don’t want people to see how skinny you’ve gotten.’’

Ms Gillespie says she wouldn’t go out to lunch or dinner with people because she was too scared to eat.

“SayIwasathomeandmyfamilywashaving ameal,IwouldhideitorsayIwasn’thungry,or scrape it in the bin before they noticed.

“I was lying and deceiving, which is something I’d never usually do.”

Ms Gillespie realised something was amiss and sought help from GPs and psychiatrists.

“I ended up being put in hospital because I fell over and hit my head due to a lack of energy,’’ she says.

‘‘ at was when I nally realised that somethingwasreallywrong.Ihadallthesetests done in hospital which revealed a lot of things about my liver shutting down due to what I was doing.”

Ms Gillespie spent two weeks in hospital and several months at the Melbourne Clinic.

While she has gained weight, she says she still battles between her “eating disorder self” and “normal voice”. But it’s a battle she’s winning. e ‘Zumbathon’ will be held at Queen of Peace Parish Primary School at 7pm on October 11. Tickets are $15 ($20 at the door). For more details, phone 0420 995887.

MY WYNDHAM

Wyndham Community and Education Centre chief executive Jennie Barrera enjoys being part of the city’s culutral diversity, writes Rebecca Miller

What’s your connection to the local community?

I’m chief executive of Wyndham Community and Education Centre and we’re celebrating 40 years in the community this year. e centre runs education and community service programs, including English language programs for newly arrived refugees and immigrants, a VCAL course, pre-accredited training programs and accredited vocational training in community services, childcare and business. We also provide settlement services, including a tenancy outreach for newly arrived migrants; men’s and women’s groups, and healthy living, family and children’s programs. In 2008, the centre established Saffron, the name for cafés at Duncans Road; Wyndham Park Primary school, which is open to the public; and at Wyndham Vale Community Learning Centre. It’s a social enterprise where volunteers, who may become paid employees, learn barista skills, customer service, food and menu preparation, cash handling and catering. I’m also chairwoman of Wyndham Humanitarian Network, which supports migrants, and a member of local committees.

How do you spend your downtime?

I go to the gym at Victoria University, visit Werribee Mansion – I love the rose garden there – and I’m studying history at the moment so I enjoy learning about the history of the mansion. I also enjoy visiting the Wyndham library to delve into the family history section.

Where’sagoodplaceforacoffeeorbitetoeat?

Saffron is my favourite, but I’m biased. I’m

vegetarian and all the food there is, too. ere’s nothing else like it in Wyndham and I love it that it’s a not-for-profit model. Jaffa in Watton Street has the best coffee.

What would you change in your neighbourhood?

What would you not change in your neighbourhood?

e growing cultural diversity; I hope it continues to flourish. Street art in Werribee CBD has improved the look of the area and is something to talk about.

Trafficcongestion.I’dliketoseemoreparking in Werribee’s CBD and more train services and stations. I’d also like to see more spaces for community programs and services.

Share an embarrassing moment you’ve had while out and about in Wyndham I went for a walk one night with a friend and my dog, and we stopped for a coffee outside at Raffael’s.

A er the coffee I le and walked home, which is where I realised I’d forgotten to pay. I went back the next day to apologise and pay; they couldn’t believe I’d come back.

FROM THE ARCHIVES

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

40 years ago July 24, 1974

e foundations of a home at Hoppers Crossing have sunk more than an inch since it was built two and a half years ago, cracking walls and causing chaos throughout the house. Nothing the owner northebuildershavedonehasbeenableto arrest the steady sinking and distortion of the building. It’s thought at least a dozen homes in the same vicinity are similarly affected to a greater or lesser degree.

30 years ago

July 25, 1984

Werribee ALP president Ray Cody has slammed an error in the advertisement of shire election nominations and called for a full investigation, saying the mistake was caused by the “gross incompetence” of the returning officer. Mr Cody said the nominations were called for in the Banner too early and for the wrong dates. When the mistake was realised, nominations were reopened.

20 years ago

July 20, 1994

e princely profile of one of the world’s most endangered species, the addax, was added to the already impressive collection of wild creatures at Werribee zoo last ursday. Although the zoo already had two male addax, the release of three females means Werribee now boasts a full breeding herd of the North African so-called ‘white’ antelope, which number fewer than 50 in the wild.

10 years ago

July 21, 2004

Police have li ed the lid on tough working conditions at Werribee police station, where 16-hour shi s, frequent assaults on officers and stress caused by inadequate resourcing is putting their health and safety at risk. Officers have reported sleeping at the station between gruelling back-to-back shi s as well as skyrocketing response times, with victims of crime in some cases waiting for up to four days for police to attend their initial call.

Kia ora Kaikoura

ere’s something special about arriving somewhere at night only for it’s full beauty to be revealed at sunrise. From our cliff-top balcony looking over Kaikoura, all we could see were the lights of the sleepy town and shape of the bay outlined by e Esplanade.

With dawn’s early light, the silhouette of the SeawardKaikouraRangeimposeditselfonthe vista like an approaching storm. e snowy peaks slowly revealed themselves as the sun rose over the Pacific, gradually transforming from pinkish hues to brilliant white as the morning went on.

I was mesmerised.

Kaikoura is a seaside town near the top of New Zealand’s South Island, between Christchurch and Picton.

e views on State Highway 1 from either direction are spectacular, particularly from the north where the stretch that winds along the coast is every bit as stunning as the Great Ocean Road.

It’s a popular summer holiday spot for New Zealanders,offeringahostofoutdooractivities on land, sea and air ranging from fishing and diving to hiking and whale-watching.

Winter is also a great time to visit for a short stay, with relatively mild temperatures despite the snow on the 600-metre peaks above.

In brilliant sunshine and light winds, we decided to take a whale-watching flight from the local airstrip. e waters just off Kaikoura are home to male sperm whales, which come down south to feed in the deep waters.

ere’s a ledge in the Pacific not far off shore, meaning it’s possible to see the whales from land. Whaling was the dominant industry here in the late 1800s e flight in the four-seat Cessna provided more spectacular views of the peninsula, mountains and rolling hills as we circled looking for sperm whales, which surface for air for about 10 minutes a er 45 minutes in the deep.

A er20minutesofcircling,thepilotsteered the aircra toward what I first thought was a

boat but was actually a sperm whale leaving a substantialwakeinitspath.Wecircledaround it at the minimum 300 metres, marvelling at its submarine-like size. We orbited until it reared its massive tail and gracefully returned into the deep.

It’s not just whales that come to Kaikoura for the seafood. e town’s name is Maori for meal of crayfish, which is pretty apt. ere are a few places to get fresh crays, none more famous than Nins Bin, a little kiosk about 15 minutes north of town on Highway 1. It’s worth the hype.

As far as breakfast goes, it doesn’t get much more decadent than sharing a $55 crayfish

pulled from the ocean in front of you just a few hours before.

Another great place to dine was the Pier Hotel on the edge of town. It’s a friendly pub with great steak and seafood, including seafood chowder, green-lipped mussels from the nearby Marlborough Sounds and, of course, local crayfish.

ere are many ways to burn off your indulgences, even in winter. One of them is a hike along the Kaikoura Peninsula Walkway, which offers hikes of varying distances. We spent a couple of hours trekking along the limestone cliffs and beaches that are teeming with fur seals and birds.

ereareinformationboardsalongthewalk explaining the natural and human history of the area, including Maori settlement and the whaling era. It’s an easy hike.

If you don’t feel like hiking but want to see the seals, quite a few frequent the car park at the tip of the peninsula.

With the views we had from our cliff-top accommodation we could be forgiven for not being so active the entire time. While we have beaches and snow-capped mountains in Australia, there’s nowhere where you can be so close to both.

SoweendedourfinaldayinKaikouraunder blankets on deckchairs, with local cra beers in hand, watching quietly as the mountains again disappeared into the night.

Getting there: Kaikoura is a two-hour drive from Christchurch International Airport, which hosts direct flights from Melbourne.

Accommodation: We stayed at the Cli op Apartment, which had spectacular views and two bedrooms for $150 per night. www.bookabach.co.nz/7836

Whale-watching flights: Wings over Whales, www.whales.co.nz

e Pier Hotel: www.thepierhotel.co.nz

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Concert band event

Show your support for the Werribee Concert Band at a fund-raising gala at Wyndham Cultural Centre from 7pm this Saturday. Tickets are $28.

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Harmonica lesson

Show off your soulful side at Penrose Community Hub’s harmonica for beginners class on Sunday, August 3. Get to know a C-key harp and control your breath for a sweet, bluesy sound. The lesson is from 3-5.30pm. Cost: $5

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Anger management

Laverton Community Centre and Neighbourhood House will run anger management, self-esteem and assertion courses from August 12.

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Woolly good fun

Get to know the ins and outs of yarn bombing at Tarneit Community Learning Centre on Saturday, August 16. Participants will learn the woolly techniques applied by artists of the semi-underground movement from 3-5.30pm.

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Driver safety

Older motorists can learn more about the effects of medications on driving and get a free roadworthy check on their cars at Roadsafe Westgate’s next senior driver

Creatures of the night

Animal lovers can see endangered eastern barred bandicoots at Werribee Open Range Zoo until Sunday, August 31. The zoo’s bandicoot hideout is also home to other native creatures such as squirrel gliders. Open daily from 10am-5pm. Ԃ www.zoo.org.au

seminar on Sunday, August 23. The free event is at Hobsons Bay Civic Centre in Altona from 9.45am-2.30pm.

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Sing out

Rehearsals for the Western Melbourne Men’s Chorus will be held at St James the Apostle School’s youth shed at 330

Derrimut Road, Hoppers Crossing, from 7-9.30pm on Tuesdays.

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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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WIN THIS

Enter to win one of four family passes ($50 in value) to Nick Jr.’s Dora the Explorer Live! Dora’s Pirate Adventure at the Melbourne Arts Centre on September 12. Join Dora and her friends as they embark on an exciting trip to Treasure Island! Young fans will use map-reading, counting, musical and language skills to help Dora! nickjr.com.au/doralive

To enter, visit winthisnow.com.au and follow the prompts. Entries close on Sunday, July 27, at 11.59pm and will be drawn next day at 10am (Melbourne local time) at the offices of MMP Group, 214 Park Street, South Melbourne, VIC 3205. Winners will be notified in writing and their names published at winthisnow.com.au. Terms and conditions are available at winthisnow. com.au

The Hall of Fame Night The Hall of Fame inductees

The 1993 premiership and 28 other people were the first inductees into the Werribee Football Club Hall of Fame, announced at a gala dinner last Saturday night at the Werribee Racing Club. The night was the highlight of the club’s 50th-year celebrations.

The five current Legends were the first inductees and then followed 23 stalwarts and the 1993 side, whose members won the club’s only premiership. All decades were covered and every area of the football club’s operations were highlighted by one or more of the inductees who have filled every role imaginable in 50 years.

The inductees were called up in groups of three, with the opening trio of John Comben, Alan Clayton and Kerryn O’Brien getting the night off to a very amusing start. There were stories of the club’s early days and the good and bad times that the Tigers faithful have enjoyed and endured.

Only one Hall of Famer could not be in attendance – triple best and fairest winner Travis Robertson, who will be presented with his plaque on ‘past players day’, Sunday, August 10.

Lyn Wood became the first and only woman to be inducted for her tireless work as an administrator for more than a decade when the club was facing financial crisis after crisis, culminating in a proposed merger with Williamstown in 1995.

After a six-year absence, Geelong premiership player James Podsiadly returned to the club and paid tribute to the time he spent at Werribee. It was, he said, the springboard for his AFL successes.

Dot Ryan, a well-known Werribee identity, accepted the 1993 Hall of Fame induction plaque on behalf of the Werribee community. Dot reminisced about the celebrations for the 1993 grand final in the old Centenary Hall – a night that will live long in everyone’s memory.

Current president John Nicol spoke of his personal pride in receiving the Hall of Fame honour and was glowing in his praise for those who had come before him and the connections the club has continued to develop with the community.

It was a night to remember.

Club Legends were inducted

Len Ryan (dec), Ray Smith (dec), Bruce Montgomery, David Lyons, Greg Anderson

2014 inductees

John Comben, Kerryn O’Brien, Alan Clayton, Eddie Marriott, Kevin Leece, Ivo Havard

John Pyne (dec), Lyn Wood, Stephen Sells, Greg Welsh, Michael McMaster, Joskun Aziz, Donald McDonald, Simon Atkins, Lynton Fitzpatrick, Michael Frost, James Podsiadly, Scott Faulkner, Shaun Smith, Travis Robertson, David Brown, Tino Ballan, John Nicol

1993 – all those involved in the club’s only premiership year

Kevin Hillier

Wyndham residents love their local footy, none more so than local businessman and long time Wyndham resident Tino Ballan.

Tino’s love for the club began when he attended his first game of local footy at the Tiger’s home ground, Chirnside Park. He can now be found most weekends with wife Robyn cheering on his beloved Tigers from the sidelines or in the club room after the match proudly belting out the team song after a well deserved win.

Tino and Robyn have proudly watched both sons, Paul and Mark play for the Werribee Tigers and his passion for the club has been passed down through the generations to his grandchildren who can often be found cheering on their Tigers from the sidelines.

During his time with the club Tino has built strong friendships with both previous and current players, members and coaching staff and is honored to have been inducted into this years Werribee Tiger’s Hall of Fame.

‘I am extremely proud to have been inducted into the Werribee Tigers Hall of Fame and would like to thank the club, it’s players, members, the board and coaching staff, in particular John Nicol and Mark Penaluna for their friendship and support over the years. Congratulations to all of the other inductees.’

This year Ballan Holden celebrates their 15th year as the major sponsor of the Tigers - the longest major sponsor partnership in the history.

The Legends

The dictionary defines a legend as “a famous or remarkable person”. The three new Werribee Football Club Legends may not be famous – but they are remarkable.

John Comben, Eddie Marriott and Kerryn O’Brien have given a lifetime of service to the Werribee Football Club and thoroughly deserve to be given the highest accolade the club can bestow on an individual. They are legends.

All three are former players, with John “Jacko” Comben being the standout. He was a club captain, multiple best-and-fairest winner and the first Werribee player to wear the Big V. While football is about the players, the club is about the people – and that is where all three new Legends excelled. Between them they held every role you could possibly imagine at the club. Each has been involved in the club for more than 40 years.

The three men are great mates, and now that bond has been further etched into their history and that of the Werribee Football Club.

SUPPORTING SENIOR DRIVERS

In the context of an aging population, older road user safety will continue to be a key concern for an ever increasingly large percentage of the Victorian community. Therefore, as a priority RoadSafe Westgate promotes and organises best practice older driver programs.

Senior Drivers Expo 23rd August 2014

For information on Health & Driving, Prescribed Medicines & Driving, Road Law Updates, Free & Confidential Roadworthy checks & driving assessments. An opportunity to ask questions of experts in driving, roadworthiness and road law.

Bookings are essential contact Leigh on 9315 9464, there are limited places so get in early.

RoadSafe Westgate Community Road Safety Council is a road safety advocacy group that implements road safety programs and is supported by the municipalities of Hobsons Bay,

The road to driving longer

Support for older drivers is the focus of an upcoming road safety expo that will aim to keep senior road users on the road for longer and driving safely.

RoadSafe Westgate will host the Senior Drivers Expo on August 23.

Patrons will be able to get up-to-date information on road safety, driving, prescribed medicines and road laws and have a free and confidential check on driving technique, vehicle safety and driver confidence.

Older drivers program co-ordinator Leigh Hardinge said senior drivers were frequently involved in road crash incidents. But while it was often suggested seniors cause crashes, Monash University research showed senior drivers were not more likely to cause crashes than younger people, he said.

“The fact that senior drivers, in general, are

relatively safe, doesn’t mean that they can’t improve,” he said. “After all, it’s a long time since that licence test at age 18.”

All drivers, regardless of age, must report to

VicRoads any long-term or permanent health conditions that may affect their fitness to drive.

Hardringe believes it is important for drivers to know what effect medicines may have on their driving and that drivers should ask a doctor or pharmacist for advice before driving.

“As we get older, the distances we drive tend to go down,” he said.

“It becomes easier to forget about keeping the car in roadworthy condition. It’s a good idea to have your car checked over each year by a reliable mechanic. The beginning of winter is a good time to get this done.”

Details: 9315 9464

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Affordable luxury living in world-class facilities at Palm Lake Resort Truganina is a great way to enjoy your retirement. It’s designed for active mature-age people who are looking for a change in lifestyle.

Just like Ron and Inez you’ll be glad you made the decision to move into Palm Lake Resort Truganina.

You can enjoy the resort-style indoor heated pool and spa, the luxury air-conditioned 60-seat cinema and multiple other activities from arts and crafts, mini-golf and bowls in the allweather undercover bowling green, to darts, pool and snooker in the fully-equipped Charlton Room.

The benefits when buying into a Palm Lake Resort is that you pay no entry fees and no stamp duty.

A low fortnightly site fee covers council rates, garbage disposal

and unlimited use of all the facilities the resort has to offer.

The Paradise Palms clubhouse is the hub of the resort, with one free weekly meal per household an added benefit.

Ron and Inez say they look forward to the bistro meals, which gives them the opportunity to catch up with other residents and friends at the resort.

The Bistro in the clubhouse has a varied lunch time menu at a low $6.

There’s plenty to do there too, including table tennis, carpet bowls, bingo and bus trips and weekly shopping trips.

Homes at Palm Lake Resort start from $309,000.

They have reverse-cycles, stone benchtops, solar panels, quality carpets and window coverings, dishwasher, large pantry, a

second toilet, watertank and fully-landscaped gardens.

Some designs have en suites, a walk-in-wardrobe, a good size garage to suit individual needs and caravan parking spaces are available.

Rental assistance may be available through Centrelink or Veteran Affairs.

And caretakers are not too far away, giving you peace of mind that you are safe and secure.

Palm Lake Resort, 7 Taronga Road, Truganina. Open 9am-4.30pm weekdays, 10am-4pm Saturday and 10am-3pm Sunday. Call 1800 686 096 or www.palmlakeresort.com.au

LINA MESITI MEDIA ADVISER, OFFICE OF BERNIE FINN, MP

FB: How would you rate your cooking skills?

LM: Pretty good. Excellent, actually.

FB: What is your signature dish?

LM: So many to choose from, but I’m told my bolognaise sauce is to die for.

FB: If you could only have one more meal, what would it be?

LM: Oysters (half a dozen natural and half a dozen Kilpatrick), scallops mornay, grilled lobster with herb butter, eye fillet or rib eye steak with Béarnaise sauce, green beans, creamy mash and pumpkin, then crème caramel (I’m not much of a dessert fan). Washed down with several bottles of Veuve Clicquot – vintage of course.

FB: What is your favourite food?

LM: Seafood, steak and pasta.

FB: What is your favourite drink?

LM: Champagne, Sauvignon blanc or bourbon and soda

FB: Which five people would you most like to invite to dinner?

LM: Ted Whitten, Doug Hawkins, Charlie Sutton, Ricky Ponting and Bette Midler.

FB: Do you have a kitchen tip for us?

LM: Clean up as you go. A tidy kitchen is a happy kitchen.

WAFFLE ON

Winter is the perfect time to embrace the indulgence of hot home-made waffles for breakfast, lunch and dessert.

The Breville Smart Waffle maker creates thick, crispy waffles, ready for you to plate like a pro. Its Waffle IQ technology automatically calculates the correct cooking time, and its extra-deep cooking plates create thick waffles with pockets that trap syrup and melted ice-cream. The no-mess moat catches and cooks any batter overflow for an easy clean-up.

Try sweet banana, pecan and caramel, sticky date with butterscotch sauce or poached rhubarb and vanilla custard. Alternatively, go the savoury option of Wasabi, cheddar and caramelised pancetta, or Danish feta and spinach waffles.

HIGH TEA

Speaking of winter indulgence, the Mansion Hotel in Werribee has joined forces with T2 to present High SocieTEA – an exclusive series of high teas – on the last Sunday of each month. Served by an open fire in the historic library over winter, the lavish spread includes sweet and savoury treats, including a tailored T2 cocktail. Bookings are essential. More details at www.lancemore.com.au

As always, if you have any recipes, tips or other info you’d like to share, email me at sarah@ howdypartnersmedia.com.au

Time: 10am–2pm

Location: Near Coles

You’ll find more great sweet and savoury recipes at www.foodthinkers.com.au

Time: 10am–2pm

Location: Near Coles

“Laughter is brightest where food is best” – Irish proverb.

Point Cook Kitchen

Join us for some Indian inspired dishes!

Dining at Point Cook Town Centre

yxperience a great range of dining options and an array of cuisines at Point Cook Town Centre. From traditional Italian and Indian, to modern tapas, burgers and Australian cuisine, there’s something to treat everyone’s taste buds!

On the Menu: Chicken Korma, Chicken Biryani and South Indian Fish Curry.

Time to discover dining at Point Cook Town Centre

• Cocochine (Chinese, Yum Cha)

• Cyclo de Saigon

• Grill’d

On the Menu: Beef Vindaloo, yasy Samosas and Tandoori Chicken.

Check out our Facebook page to keep updated on upcoming recipes www.facebook.com/pointcooktowncentre

• Gypsy Road

• Nando’s

• Outback Jacks

• Priya Indian Restaurant

• Vivere Italian Restaurant

Agent’s Choice

+ 25 Giselle Grove, Tarneit

+ 6 Dartmouth Court, Wyndham Vale

New Homes & Land

+ World of Style: Porter Davis, P104

WYNDHAM VALE 6 Dartmouth Court, 3024

This attractive residence has been cleverly designed to allow each family member their own space. With four bedrooms and a study, as well as zoned living areas, the spacious house sits on a large block of about 900 square metres. There is a light-filled lounge–dining room, as well as a separate family room. Upstairs includes a retreat/rumpus with balcony. The kitchen has plenty of storage and bench space, stainless-steel appliances, dishwasher, island bench and walk-in pantry. The adjoining tiled meals area has bifold doors to the timber deck under a pergola. In the backyard, there are tropical-inspired gardens with two Balinese huts and an outdoor spa. Other features include ducted heating, evaporative cooling, split-system, feature cornices, ceiling fans in all bedrooms, alarm, window furnishings, remote-controlled double garage with internal and drive-through access. It’s close to shops, schools, childcare, transport and parks.

25 Giselle Grove, 3029

Harcourts Wyndham City: 9741 9000 Price: $390,000+ Private sale

Size does matter when it comes to accommodating a large family – as well as hosting guests at the weekends – and this spacious, white-rendered residence has been designed with this purpose in mind. The floor plan incorporates many living spaces, including a meals-family area with tiled floor, separate dining area and a rumpus room. The four bedrooms include the main with en suite and walk-in wardrobe; the remaining bedrooms have built-in wardrobes. There are also a sparkling bathroom, separate toilet and a study. The modern kitchen has stainless-steel appliances, breakfast bar and ample cupboard and bench space. The backyard has plenty of space for the kids to play while the adults enjoy a cuppa on the timber deck under a pergola. Further features are ducted heating and double garage with internal access. The property is close to the station (now under construction), Tarneit Gardens Shopping Centre, schools and recreation centre with pool.

HOPPERS CROSSING 7 Pluto Place, 3029

It’s not just the six upstairs bedrooms that mark this street-handsome property as all about family. It’s also the location: schools, childcare, playground, medical and dental services, and Alexander Square shopping centre are literally around the corner in this quiet neighbourhood.

The columned entry portico partially signposts the interior, where wide entries to rooms are de ned by columns beneath arches; this engenders a grand Italianate feel, but the decor is an unusual mix of styles expressed in picture rails bisecting two-tone paintwork, splashes of modernity, and down-home sprawl.

Ranged along the wide, tiled entry hall are a study, lounge room, dual-entry theatre/living room, a small bathroom, and laundry with closet. An enclosed storage passage off the laundry accesses the

remote-controlled double garage and the rear entertainment room (more about that later).

The modern kitchen has heaps of cupboards, a walk-in pantry, wide fridge recess, dishwasher, stainless-steel wall oven and a Lofra 900mm gas cooker (yes, both). An adjoining (separate) rumpus room neighbours a small room (with closets) suitable as a study or hobby space; next door is a step-down multi-purpose room with built-in desk and cabinetry.

Carpeted stairs head up to bedrooms, main bathroom and separate toilet. The main bedroom has a walk-in robe and ensuite, while the others have built-in robes.

The rumpus room and meals zone open to a vast entertainment room with concrete underfoot and timber-lined ceiling above.

Designed to accommodate the hordes, this no-frills, highly practical room has a pizza oven, mains gas barbecue, kitchenette, split-system, wood heater and ceiling fans. Throw around some fairy lights and this will become a pad where even typical teenage after-party mess will cause little alarm. Out back, there’s a big lawn, timber cubby house, garden shed, water tank and a netted vegie garden. Through the garage’s back roller door, expansive, concrete parking space is partially under cover.

Ducted heating, evaporative cooling, alarm, ducted vacuum, intercom, high ceilings, 5kW solar power and roller shutters are other perks to this 43-square house on a corner block of about 753 square metres.

13 Highland Place

Parkland Views In The Seasons Estate

Proudly presenting this gorgeous family home in the heart of the Seasons Estate on 705m2 land and overlooking a park. Presenting oversized bedrooms, master with a large walk-in robe, full ensuite with bath tub, double shower and double vanities, spacious study, formal lounge room and an open plan family meals arrangement leading through to separate children’s grand retreat. Executive appointments include a modern hostess kitchen with abundance of cupboard space, Caesar stone bench tops, dishwasher, stainless steel 900mm upright cooker, ducted heating, split system cooling, the perfect alfresco/entertainment area and an oversized garage ideal for the extra motor bike or work bench with rear and internal access.

This home is a only stone’s throw away from all amenities such as the new train station, Tarneit Village shops, positioned amongst house-proud owners and presents stunning!

Your Choice Of Three Keogh Homes Federation Splendours

Presenting a chance in a lifetime opportunity to combine the prestige of a quality “KEOGH” home located in one of Wyndham’s finest locations. You have the choice here of three, high quality dwellings that offer

Superb Family Home In The Ever-Popular Cambridge Estate

These opportunities rarely pop up that offer the combination of a family-friendly court setting in the Cambridge Estate of Hoppers Crossing with more than enough space for any busy family.

Starting with almost 800m2, this family affair offers four great sized bedrooms with the master entailing walk-in robes and ensuite. A huge formal lounge and dining feature, while the central timber kitchen adjoins the meals and family room and offers direct views to keep an easy eye on the kids roaming free within the backyard. The separate rumpus room would be an ideal setting for that theatre or games room. Ducted heating features through while dual split system cooling is ready for the summer months. Outdoors, handy side access is ready for that boat or caravan while a full sized double garage is handy for the cars or handyman.

Situated within comfortable walking distance from the soon to be revealed new Werribee Plaza Shopping Complex, while also close to public transport, schools and parklands. The absolute perfect setting for any growing family.

Modern, Family Sized Rendered Splendour

Space for everyone here with this superb chic family sized affair.

Comprising four great sized bedrooms, the master suite entails separate full ensuite, parents’ retreat and private balcony views. The central laminate kitchen offers ample cabinetry whilst finished with stainless appliances and select laminate floors also extending to the adjoining meals. A huge formal lounge and separate large rumpus room both feature while there is also gas ducted heating and split system cooling keeping temperatures ambient all year round. There is also an upstairs living room ideal for use as a study, library or even games room. For the cars an oversized double garage features internal, rear and also automated access, while there is still a great sized back yard for the kids to safely run free

Situated within a quiet court location close to the currently expanding Werribee Plaza Shopping Centre, public transport, schools and easy freeway access. This is all round value for money and fine modern living all rolled in!

Contemporary Inspiration

This stunning townhouse with easy access to freeway showcases sophisticated split level living across multiple zones bathed in light. Elegant tiled floors escort you through the open plan living and dining zone to a chef’s kitchen boasting all the amenities a home culinary could desire overlooking an undercover area perfect for year-round alfresco dining. Three bedrooms plus study/2nd living area offer refined and stylish comfort, the main suite a perfect parents’ refuge is downstairs boasting a luxurious bathroom and multiple built-in robes, whilst two further bedrooms, with built-in robes share a sparkling bathroom with a relaxing bath. With direct street access to a double remote lock-up garage, secure intercom entry, alarm system, downlights with dimmers throughout, ducted heating and two split system air conditioners. Book an inspection and see why you’d be proud to touch down into the market and call this quality built gem your new 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.

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. Private Sale $670,000 - $695,000

Reflections Estate - 4 Bedroom Beauty!

with

within minutes. Presenting formal & informal

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.

Superb Location, Minutes To All Amenities!

A fantastic first home or investment opportunity positioned perfectly nearby to everything one could ask for, Werribee Plaza, public transport, schools, shops, the golden mile & easy access to the freeway. Four BRs, ensuite to master, lounge & dining adjacent or study area, neat kitchen meals area & a central bathroom. Outdoors a pergola, double carport, oversized single garage or workshop, matured gardens & side access. Includes timber floors, a fan forced wood fire, gas heating, SS appls & dishwasher.

Sale $335,000 - $355,000 Inspect Sat 10-10.20am

Hot Property On The South Side Of Werribee!

A solid double fronted 3 bedroom plus study home featuring spacious fitted bedrooms, master with ensuite and built-in robes, study or nursery/ 4th bedroom, central bathroom, step down formal lounge, large family/meals area and rumpus room with vaulted ceilings and a bar/servery area. Includes ducted heating, refrig cooling and nearly 5-car accommodation undercover with workshop area/garage. This is prime Werribee and a great opportunity to secure a hot property.

Private Sale $405,000 - $425,000 Inspect Sat 12-12.20pm

Contemporary Family Masterpiece

This stunning home offers a grand entrance, separate study, formal living & dining zones, master with WIRs & ensuite, central kitchen adj meals & 2nd living zone. Also ducted heating, split system cooling & alarm. Entertain in the enclosable decked split level pergola, and established rear grounds offer overall low maintenance. In the premier St James Wood location you’re only a stone’s throw away from the Wyndham Village SC, soon to be completed Tarneit train station, easy freeway access & a choice of schools & parklands.

Private Sale $440,000 - $460,000

Sat 10-10.20am & Sat 12-12.20pm

Great Location & Immaculate Home

A solidly built home positioned south of Synnot St with easy access to schools, public transport, Werribee CBD’s cafe strip/restaurants & freeway access nearby. Presenting spacious fitted bedrooms, master with ensuite, study or sunroom, renovated central bathroom, formal lounge, and an impressive colonial matt finish vinyl wrap kitchen. Features timber floors, ducted heating, A/C, single garage with a sep room suitable for studio/workshop. Outdoors, a decked entertainment patio all this on 600m2 approx.

Sale $410,000 - $445,000

Hoppers Crossing 6 Lyndhurst Court 2 2 2 5

Luxurious Splendour On A 1257m2 Block

This sumptuous example of fine family living in the Derrimut Heath Estate features solid Jarrah parquetry flooring t/out, formal lounge, solid Jarrah kitchen with state of the art appliances adjoins the open plan meals & family rooms. The master comprises FES, while all BRs offer robes, plus a separate study with external access. Heating & cooling, roller shutters, solar system, and gas & electric HWSs. The large double garage offers internal & rear access to the huge yard. Close to all amenities inc freeway access.

Private Sale $585,000 - $610,000 Inspect Sat 10.40-11am Photo ID required

Melanie Simmonds

Werribee 2/21Hooker road

For Sale

Inspect ByAppointment

ModerndeLIGHT

Stylishandcomfortable3bedroomtownhousewithhighceilingsandlivingspacesoflounge, kitchen/familyareaandcourtyardatgroundlevelwiththebedroomslocatedupstairsfor privacy.Includesatimberkitchen,bir’s,splitsystemheatingandcooling,ceilingfansand internalaccessfromthegarage. Setcloseto Werribee RecreationCentre,schoolsandonlya fewminutesdrivetotheshoppingstrip.

Agent:darrendodd0419365947

WebId 6802178

Werribee

159GreavesStreet For Sale

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$290,000 3 A 1 B 1 C

Dimensionsthatwillgive youscopetobuild adreamhomeordevelopthesiteforunit construction(stca). Rectangularallotmentof 821m2intotalwithafrontageof20.73mand depthof39.62m. Allsetwithincloseproximity to Werribeecentralshoppingandschools.

Agent:darrendodd0419365947

WebId 6801422

HoppersCrossing

2StagecoachClose

For Sale

Inspect Saturday@12:00pm

SPACeS ForTHe FAMILY

$400,000

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Agent:darrendodd0419365947

WebId 6727802

$410,000

Tarneit 160riversdaledrive For Sale

Inspect ByAppointment

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Agent: WasimHafda0408055507 WebId 6800492 $539,000

Tarneit 5Meadow Way For Sale Inspect Saturday@2:00pm 4BedrooM,3 LIVInGAreAS PLUS YoUr VerY oWnTroPICAL oASIS!!! Thislarge&lavishfamilyhomeissuretoset hearts racingwhen youseewhat’sonoffer!! Boasting3separatelivingareas,4lrgebdrms, kitwith900mls/sapplincl DW,timberfloors, opendining/casuallivingarea,lrgeoutside timberdeckedentertainingareawhere you can relax&unwindtothesoundofacalming waterfallfeature. Extrasincldblegarage, alarm,duct/heat,air-con&more.

Agent: WasimHafda0408055507 WebId 6398958

$400,000-$429,000

HoppersCrossing

183Morris road For Sale

Inspect Saturday@11:45am HoMe PLeASeSeYe&PrICe PLeASeS BUdGeT

Here’swhat you’re lookingforwithanexcellent opportunitytoenterthemarketplace. Setto impresswithanaffordablepricetagthishome compof3bdrms,ens&wirtomain,seplounge withheating&cooling, renovatedkitchenwith modernappli&anoutdoorentertainingarea. Setonacnrblock,closetoschools,transport& shops. Perfectforinvestors&1sthomebuyers. Leasedat$1257pcm.

Agent:nicole Webb0403229806

WebId 6636339

$315,000

Tarneit

2/59O’Reilly Road For Sale

Inspect Saturday@10:15am

BRANDNEW CONTEMPORARYDESIGN,CLAIM THE$10,000 FHOG

If you’re lookingforthatperfectnewhome makesure youputthison yourlist.Comp2 seplivingareas,3 BRs,enswithdbleshower& BIR,kitchenwithstonebenches& DW,flowing openlytodining/meals,qualitybthrms,powder room,outsidecourtyardoffthehallway,low maintenanceyard,gardenshed,watertank, remoteggewithinternalaccess&duct/heat. Closetoschools,shops&publictransport.

Agent: WasimHafda0408055507 WebId 6536734

Werribee

23 RetfordClose For Sale

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Modern Medical puts caring first

Taking care of your health is more important now than ever before and Modern Medical Wyndham Vale delivers a service to fit in with today’s lifestyle.

Modern Medical is a group of family medical clinics distributed across Melbourne.

Dr Afzal Khan heads the Wyndham Vale team and is highly dedicated and experienced.

“We offer family-friendly medical services in a modern environment,” he says. “We pride ourselves on providing comprehensive care to women and children throughout all stages of their lives.”

The highly qualified doctors and soon nurses too are available five days week offering services such as four-year-old health checks, immunisations, women’s health checks, family planning, pap smears, pregnancy care and preventative health care.

They understand that men require private and confidential care throughout various stages of their lives, including health check’s, blood-pressure screening, prostate screening and preventative medicine. All clinics provide appointments outside business hours to ensure easy accessibility.

Comprehensive chronic health management is available and includes diagnosis, education and advice on things such as diabetes and asthma.

Throughout the year, clinic promotions of health issues include Daffodil Day

for Cancer. The clinic also sends out information about health promotions such as bone-density scanning and immunisations.

There’s also pathology services with a collection centre on site.

“Our clinic has a distinct role … and it is focused on improving chronic medical problems,” Dr Khan says. “Patients can also access Medicare initiatives for subsidised Allied Health assistance and ECG on site.”

Modern Medical Wyndham Vale, 504-510 Ballan Road, Wyndham Vale, open 9am-5.30pm Monday-Friday. Inquiries: 9216 7999 or www.modernmedical.com.au

Centre helps our city to grow

Anyone looking to start a business in Wyndham or develop a commercial property in Werribee’s city centre is encouraged to visit Werribee Development Centre for advice and information.

“Werribee is the ‘Capital of Melbourne’s New West’ and the centre of Australia’s fastest growing region,” place manager of Wyndham city, Craig Toussaint says.

“This has created extraordinary opportunities for business growth and commercial development in the area.”

Wyndham City Council established Werribee Development Centre two years ago to promote and support the area’s growth and it’s the rst point of contact for development and business inquiries.

At the centre, visitors can nd out about what is planned for Werribee and discuss their next development or business venture with the dedicated specialist team.

With expertise in business development and planning, the team provides the latest information on Werribee city centre and east Werribee; holds presentations and V.I.P tours; can assist with site identi cation and selection; guide people through the planning process; provide relevant data that may assist a person’s operations and decision-making; and put business owners in touch with the right contacts.

“Werribee city centre and East Werribee are growing and have an unrivalled capacity of more than 900 hectares of land for development. This represents a unique

business and investment opportunity not comparable anywhere in Melbourne,” Toussaint says.

The centre of Werribee is home to more than 400 businesses and provides a dynamic commercial heart for the region and its growing customer and employment bases.

“Natural assets set Werribee’s city centre apart with Werribee River, Wyndham Park and Chirnside Park focal points for surrounding development.

“Picturesque waterways and parks will also feature in East Werribee, and as a project of state signi cance, the suburb will add a major new dimension to the local area and Melbourne’s west.”

Many businesses have already identi ed the opportunities Werribee offers.

“Wyndham city invites people to grow with us in Werribee: The Capital of Melbourne’s New West.”

Werribee Development Centre, 2/10 Watton Street, Werribee, open 9am-5pm Monday-Friday. Inquiries: 9742 0788 or www.growwerribee.com.au

Werribee Development Centre supports development and businesses in the area. (Supplied)

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Where fun times never stop

Family-owned recreational and sporting venue WynCity Bowl and Entertainment in Point Cook has something fun for everyone.

“We’re a family entertainment centre with recreational activities galore for the people of Wyndham and beyond,” managing director Edi De Pellegrin says.

“Whether you are six or 60, you will nd something to enjoy in our venue.”

WynCity is the ideal place for enjoying quality family time while entertaining the kids this winter with ten-pin bowling, laser tag, bumper cars, glow-in-the-dark mini golf, arcade machines and Australia’s rst ever “Time Freak” – a UV-themed game room with 3D props where patrons race against the clock to push buttons quickly as they light up.

There is also Venturer simulator, which offers a ride on a roller coaster, travel through a cartoon world or bomb-dodging –all virtual, of course. A playground provides an outdoor play option and there’s also a fully licensed café and restaurant.

“Our 24 lanes of International Qubica bowling equipment feature 42-inch monitors, iPad scoring with Facebook check-in, built-in cameras and are serviced by virtual waiters,” says De Pellegrin.

“Our Laserforce area gives guests an adrenalin-packed adventure with capacity for 24 people each mission and has awesome props, easy-to-use weapons and a pumping soundtrack.

“And we serve the best wood- red pizza in town.”

WynCity has been an iconic bowling and entertainment centre in Werribee for the past 30 years but recently moved to Point Cook to enable the business to expand.

The entertainment hub is spread over two levels and is ideal for children’s and adult parties, functions and corporate events with conference rooms available.

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If you need the perfect venue for a function, meeting or gathering, the new facilities at Hoppers Crossing Sports Club could be the answer.

Last year the sports club completed stage one of development on its state-of-the-art clubrooms, meetings and events centre.

When completed, the centre will provide a new family-friendly venue for the Wyndham sporting community.

The Hoppers Crossing Cricket Club and Hoppers Crossing Football Club moved to Moss el Reserve at Hogans Road in 1983 and the venue became the Hoppers Crossing Sports Club in 1992.

Today, the club is home to seven sporting organisations including cricket, netball, golf, darts and football codes.

“This development is the culmination of the extreme hard work of the club committee, its members and social clubs,” general manager George Csifo said.

“Our mission is to deliver excellence in sporting and social activities to our members, their guests and the local community by providing the very best facilities within our daily environment.

“We can help anybody planning a function and our staff is committed to providing the highest level of service to all their members, guests and the Wyndham community.”

This year’s charity golf day hosted by the club raised $6000, which was donated to the Open Family Wyndham division.

In the past year, the club has donated more than $29,000 to local and state charities and organisations, including the Cancer Council, Lions Club, Peter MacCallum Cancer Institute, Movember and local schools.

The club also awarded sponsorships of more than $81,000 to local communitybased sports clubs and volunteer organisations, taking the total of its contributions to more than $110,000.

Locals also enjoy great meals at the

club’s popular bistro, which opens for lunch and dinner services from Thursday to Saturday. Become a member of the Hoppers Crossing Sports Club for just $5 and try the new $13 lunch menu. Members get 10 per cent off food and beverages.

open 9am-midnight Monday-Wednesday, 9am-1am Thursday-Saturday and 10am-11pm Sunday. Inquiries: 9748 6699 or www.hopperssports.com.au

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Where kids get V.I.P. treatment

Being able to choose exactly who cares for your child while you’re at work is something V.I.P Family Day Care proudly provides parents.

“We’re a exible child care option which allows parents to interview and choose the educator they feel best suits their needs,” says director Gail Sinopoli.

“Our educators go through a strict process before signing a contract and are quali ed and experienced in family and long day care.”

V.I.P Family Day Care has 85 educators across Wyndham who care for children in their own homes.

“We visit our educators unannounced to ensure the highest quality of care is given,” Sinopoli says.

“After families advise us care is starting, we make an additional visit to observe how the child is settling and provide this feedback to parents.”

Many parents use V.I.P Family Day Care services, including Samantha, of Werribee, and Elizabeth, of Truganina.

“My child has been in care for ve years with one of V.I.P’s carers,” Samantha says.

“My child has special needs and I nd V.I.P’s carer is 100 per cent accommodating to her needs, even undergoing [extra] training to help care for her.”

Elizabeth agrees with the quality of care.

“My girls have thrived in care with V.I.P,” she says. “They have made friends, learned so much and have con dence in themselves.

“I have nothing but the highest praise for my children’s carer.

“And her facilities are clean, neat and well maintained.”

V.I.P Family Day Care has been operating for almost eight years and was one of the rst family day care services to be approved in Wyndham.

“We’re more experienced than other new services and have passed our accreditation with ying colours,” Sinopoli says. There are vacancies at V.I.P. Family

Day Care in Hoppers Crossing, Tarneit, Williams Landing, Wyndham Vale and Truganina. Children can be placed in care within 24 hours of being registered.

Fun and care in focus at early learning centre

Platypus Junction is known as the ELC with TLC. The early learning centre’s philosophy focuses on tender loving care and developing an individual and well-planned program for each child that incorporates learning through play.

This care also extends to the parents to create a warm and friendly learning environment.

Established in 1996, Platypus Junction is family-owned and operated with centres in Mt Eliza, Mentone and Montmorency and one opening in Point Cook next month.

The family-focused centre offers early learning for children from three months to ve years of age.

“We believe all children should be cared for equally and with respect,” says centre director Andrea Gehlhar, who has an advanced diploma in Children’s Services and has worked in early learning since 2005.

“We also believe children learn best in an aesthetic environment with lots of natural experiences and with educators who meet and foster the children’s interests and developmental needs.

“It’s what Platypus Junction is all about.”

A wide range of wonderful toys, books, materials, resources and indoor and outdoor play equipment is used to deliver the centre’s culturally rich, diverse and relevant program.

Platypus Junction also offers a three-year-old kindergarten program and a government-funded four-year-old kinder with quali ed kindergarten educators.

It’s based on the National Quality Framework (NQF), which requires each child to have 15 hours of contact with a quali ed teacher each week.

The program emphasises growing self-con dence, self-esteem, problem-solving skills and independence while having fun.

Enrolments are now open. For pre-enrolment registration, visit www. platypusjunction.com.au/ptcook

Platypus Junction, 37-39 Windorah Drive, Featherbrook Estate, Point Cook, open 6.30am-6.30pm Monday-Friday. Inquiries: 0498 043 200

Learning and growing through play is central to Platypus Junction’s program. (Supplied)

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Finding oors no longer a chore

Anyone who needs visual stimuli when choosing something for their home will get it at Hoppers Crossing Carpet Court.

The company’s revamped showroom includes an interactive design hub to help you nd the perfect oor.

“Our showroom has been given a complete overhaul to create a place for customers to be inspired as they explore the ooring solutions available to them,” owner Ron May says.

“The store is sleek, with better product displays, and we use iPads in our interactive design hub.”

May says the store can provide oors to suit every need, with a wide range of carpets, ceramic and porcelain tiles, timber, bamboo, laminate, vinyl, cork, rugs, and ready or custom-made blinds and shutters.

“We’ve been serving our western suburbs customers for 37 years, so we know what they like,’’ May says.

‘‘Our staff are highly trained and knowledgeable and provide helpful and friendly service so customers get the best possible ooring solution for their house.

“Our staff are oor covering experts, but we also undertake regular training courses in the latest products and services from around the world.”

The team can supply and install the entire Carpet Court range and it caters to all budgets, with no job too big or small.

“Depending on the size of our client’s home, most installations are completed within a day,’’ May says. ‘‘We provide minimal inconvenience and can even remove existing oor coverings and move furniture at an additional cost.”

May says Carpet Court is Australia’s largest oor covering retailer, offering a superb range at competitive prices.

‘‘We focus, where possible, on local and Australian-made products.’’

The Hoppers Crossing store has carpets from $14.95 per square metre and ceramic tiles and laminate ooring from $19.95 per square metre (excluding installation).

Rugs are up to 50 per cent off.

Hoppers Crossing Carpet Court, 192 Old Geelong Road, Hoppers Crossing, open 9am-5.30pm Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm Saturday and 10am-5pm Sunday. Inquiries: 9749 3811

Quality steel, robust service

Many people are keen to support reliable local businesses. Sunshine Roofmart is one such company.

Supplying metal building products to Victorians for 25 years, Roofmart prides itself on having regular return customers.

“We are part of a large national network which has more than 25 branches spread across every state and territory,” manager Paul Hibbard says.

“While we enjoy the significant competitive benefits that come with being part of a large national organisation, we are based locally, which means we truly understand the Melbourne and Victorian markets.

“Customers deal with local people with local expertise, offering local service on a comprehensive range of products manufactured in Australia.”

Specialising in steel roofing and fencing products, Sunshine Roofmart also carries T-bars; lintels and tubing; polycarbonate and products for rainwater, guttering and outside needs; garden sheds; and accessories.

The company’s bright display room makes it easy for customers to see products clearly, and staff are always on hand to help.

Fences and gates come in three different architectural profiles, with a choice of 14 Colorbond finishes. Easy to assemble and dismantle, they come with a 10-year warranty.

Sunshine Roofmart also supplies everything a home owner needs to collect water off their roof. The products suit all housing designs and work well with either tiled or steel roofing.

“These products are practical as well as contemporary,’’ Hibbard says. “Having

slotted faces on the majority of gutters allows for overflow while still having that high-fronted appearance.”

For those wanting to do things

themselves, there are materials for building pergolas, carports and retaining walls.

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Everything to help you rest easy

There’s nothing worse than a bad night’s sleep because the mattress has had it. The staff at Forty Winks in Hoppers Crossing understand this – they’re experts in mattress selection, owner Jason De Angelis says.

“Mattress selection is more than just a science,” he says. “It’s about having the right advice. Our friendly and knowledgeable team can assist customers in nding the best option for them.

“We ask questions like: Who is the mattress for? What size? We can help explain how all mattresses react differently. A mattress and a good night’s sleep is an important investment.

“The Forty Winks motto is: We won’t rest until you do.”

Forty Winks Hoppers Crossing has been helping locals with sleep solutions for 30 years and was Werribee’s rst bedding specialist. The store has always been locally owned and staffed.

Inside are 1000-square-metres of oor space with contemporary, colonial and federation-style furniture and more than 30 bed suites on display.

De Angelis says the store has one of the largest children’s furniture ranges, including a display of more than 40 mattress and base sets from Sealy, Sleepmaker, King Coil, Crown and Tempur. There’s also quilts all major brands of pillows and a big display of rugs and cushions.

Forty Winks, 2/255-267 Old Geelong Road, Hoppers Crossing, opens 9am-5.30pm Monday-Thursday, 9am-8pm Friday, 9am-5pm Saturday and 10am-5pm Sunday. Inquiries: 9749 4292

Service and sofas that stand out

Shoppers looking for quality, long-lasting furniture that’s out of the ordinary should visit Kuka in Hoppers Crossing.

“We stock the highest quality leather sofas to suit all house styles and have a huge range of colours available. We also recently introduced a variety of other furniture, including dining tables and chairs,” owner Jason De Angelis says.

“Kuka’s vision is to blend manufacturing technologies and craftsmanship to create the most fashionable handmade furniture.

‘‘Kuka’s mission is to make furniture

for people around the world, providing comfortable and safe personalised living solutions.”

De Angelis says customers who visit the store and sit on the sofas quickly discover Kuka is like no other.

“The quality of construction and leather is second-to-none and therefore our clients will have their sofas for many years.”

The team at Kuka in Hoppers Crossing is passionate about the brand and has the knowledge and skills to help clients select the perfect sofa, dining chairs and tables.

“I go to China each year to shop for the latest designs and bring them to Wyndham to provide locals with a higher end product,’’ De Angelis says.

All Kuka furniture comes with a limited lifetime frame warranty and a ve-year warranty on leather.

Kuka, 255 Old Geelong Road, Hoppers Crossing, open 9am-5.30pm Monday-Thursday, 9am-8pm Friday, 9am-5pm Saturday and 10am-5pm Sunday. Inquiries: 9749 4051

A new era for Werribee Hyundai

Werribee Hyundai is all about experience, integrity and value. It’s a third-generation family-owned and operated business situated in the heart of Wyndham since 1962.

In the most recent exciting development at Werribee Hyundai, the dealership will move into a new purpose-built super-site on Old Geelong Road this spring.

Werribee Hyundai will be one of the rst to feature Hyundai’s new imaging program.

The opening of the new site will also see the launch of Hyundai’s rst large luxury car.

The new dealership, looking to be a one-stop shop, will feature a 20-vehicle new-car showroom, plenty of customer parking bays, pre-owned vehicles under cover and a 20-bay service centre featuring one-hour service and a state-of-the-art parts and accessories operation.

Dealer principal Paul Hopper has been in the family-owned and run business for many years.

“Our family has been dedicated to meeting the automotive needs of the community and developing genuine customer satisfaction with all our customers,” he says.

“We continue to do so with a professional sales, service, parts and administrative team, all of whom are committed to providing you with the highest level of quality service and the latest Hyundai technology.”

“New thinking, new possibilities” embodies the Hyundai premium brand, Hopper says.

“It doesn’t just mean luxury cars,” he says.

“It is about providing new values and experiences and getting more customers of today through ways that are unique to the brand and which go beyond what customers expect by combining exceptional performance with reasonable prices and

emotional elegance.”

Werribee Hyundai will run a massive relocation event at the current Cherry Street site.

All stock will be drastically marked down to clear before the move.

Werribee Hyundai, 37-43 Cherry Street, Werribee; from September, 163–179 Old Geelong Road, open 8.30am-6pm Monday-Friday and 8.30am-5pm Saturday. Inquiries: 9741 4444 or www.werribeehyundai.com.au

Vegies galore and direct to you

Sachi Rudolph knows the importance of teaching people how food gets from pasture to plate.

She left life in Southbank and moved to Werribee South with her farmer husband two years ago and set up a fruit and vegetable shop called FarmFresh2u.

“With such an abundance of fresh fruit and veg right here in your own backyard, you’d have to be crazy to shop anywhere else,” she says.

“Grown right here on our farm and neighbouring farms, we sell fresh baby cos lettuce, silverbeet, baby silverbeet, lemons, fennel, garlic, red and green capsicums, chillis, oranges, apples, spring onions, onions, jap, jarra and butternut pumpkin, brown onions, red onions, pears, truss tomatoes, local eggs, asparagus, kale and figs direct to public.”

FarmFresh2u also offers locally grown cauliflower, celery, artichoke, green cabbage, red cabbage, savoy, broccoli, broccolini and baby cauliflower.

And then there are bananas, kiwi fruit, seedless watermelon, mandarins, avocado, mangoes, pineapple and passionfruit, organic orange juice and organic lemons straight from the tree.

While customers can buy produce directly from the people who grow it, children are encouraged to visit the Rudolphs’ farm and try healthy food for free.

“The kids can come down and see the process and how we grow all the healthy fruit and vegies,” Sachi says.

“I want to supply our local community with fresh produce and educate them on what they’re eating at the same time.”

Every week, the Rudolphs donate left-over fruit and vegetables and as much

as other farmers in the area are willing to give, to Ozharvest – a charity that distributes fresh produce to people in need all over Melbourne.

“We take so much for granted here in Australia and I think people turn a blind eye because they don’t see the poverty,” Sachi says.

To thank farmFresh2u customers there will be a free sausage sizzle this Saturday from 12pm-2pm.

FarmFresh2u, 140 O’Connors Road, Werribee, open 9am-4pm weekends. Inquiries: 0499 890 473 or find them on Facebook

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FF2U isnt just your Local Fruit & Veg Shop! Make every visit to FarmFresh an educational and fun experience for both parents & kids. Find out where your local veggies are grown and try them before you buy them at FF2U! Our FarmFresh crew give great cooking & nutritional tips and are happy to answer any questions you have too. FREE SAUSAGE SIZZLE Sat 26th July 12pm -2 pm

To thank all our regulars, all our FramFreshKids & to welcome our new comers Take a trip the whole family can enjoy every weekend, where you can grab all your favourite Fruit & Veggies.

College kids take it as read

The independent reading program at Hoppers Crossing Secondary College is fostering a love of literature among the school’s younger pupils.

It has transformed students’ reading habits and led to outstanding improvement in their reading levels.

Literacy at the college is delivered as a stand-alone program outside of the formal English curriculum.

Principal Wayne Terrill invested college funding into the purchase of hundreds of books and dedicated two teachers to every literacy class.

Years 7, 8 and 9 literacy teachers were recently asked to nominate a student from each class who had demonstrated the greatest improvement in literacy from the beginning of the year

Dylan Camilleri (year 7), Jagveer Singh (year 8) and Ruth Haleyesus (year 9) were identified as the most improved in their year levels and each won an Android tablet.

All nominees were presented with awards at a special morning tea on June 24.

Nominees had to keep a reading log, read at home and at school, actively contribute to class discussion or group work to show improved understanding of comprehension strategies, choose challenging texts and set smart goals.

Assistant principal Rod Kendall, who was appointed to the college in 2009 to lead the literacy program, is overwhelmed at what the students have achieved.

“I’m really proud of the work our students are putting into their reading. It’s just part of our lives at the college,” he says.

Parent forums are hosted regularly as a way of keeping them in touch with what the school is doing.

The next parent forum entitled Help, I’m about to have a teenager!, will focus on the difficulties of raising teenagers and will be delivered by parenting authority Michael Grose. It will be on August 5 at 7pm.

Culture of harmony at school

Students at Werribee Secondary College are bringing the school halls alive with the sound of music, thanks to a thriving arts program.

The college has a strong tradition of student participation in music education and its program has been developed over many years.

Its ensembles include three concert bands, jazz band, two string orchestras, ve choirs, a guitar ensemble, a Latin guitar ensemble and brass ensemble as well as several student-run ensembles.

Tuition is offered for woodwind, brass, string, percussion, piano, guitar and vocals.

The program involves students purposefully making music and develops understanding and awareness of music from various times, places and cultures.

“Our broad program encourages students to acquire control in music making through learning appropriate performance techniques and enjoy the sharing of music as a key life skill,” director of music Regina Mendes-Joachim says.

The music program is one of the tools the school uses to cross boundaries as Wyndham’s international secondary college.

All students regardless of ethnicity, economic resources or capabilities are offered the opportunity to participate in and experience the excitement of making music.

“We take great pride in enabling all students to reach their potential. All ensembles are socially inclusive, free from discrimination, and violence and allow equitable access to resources,” Mendes-Joachim says.

“The sense of belonging that participation in music at Werribee Secondary College brings about … enables

students across year levels to mingle and unite towards a common goal.”

Student engagement has resulted in more than 100 students from year 9 through to VCE electing to complete further studies in music and more than 300 students are involved in the various ensembles.

The program has outgrown its buildings and plans are under way for more classrooms at the college, including a state of the art performance centre capable of seating an audience of 250.

Werribee Secondary College, 45 Duncans Road, Werribee. Inquiries: 9741 1822 or www.werribeesc.vic.edu.au

The Select Entry Learning Program (Wyndham’s only Department of Education Accredited Select Entry Program)

Year 9 and 10, 2015 Entry

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

• A challenging Academic Curriculum

• Full participation in the Arts, Sport and Technology

• A wide range of co-curricular activities

• An advanced Instrumental Music Program

• An extended Language Program

• A group of supportive and highly motivated peers

• Outstanding Year 12 results

• Exceptional student achievements

Applications for Years 9 & 10 open 1 August 2014.

For further information please contact the College

Werribee Secondary College ....preparing students for a global future International Baccalaureate Diploma Program 2015

A school where:

• Traditional values are allied with innovative teaching and learning

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

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

• The curriculum structure challenges learners at all levels

• There is a global perspective with an appreciation for diversity

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

Werribee Secondary College is the only Government Secondary College to offer the IB Diploma program as an alternative to the VCE.

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

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

ENQUIRIES FOR 2015 IB ENROLMENT

Enrolment enquiries and applications for 2015 are now open.

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

Werribee Secondary College, 45 Duncans Road, Werribee

Telephone: 03 9741 1822

Faith in students’ potential

Students at Good News Lutheran College are preparing to lead a life less ordinary through educational, personal and spiritual development.

The college delivers strong Christian values and a belief in the teachings of Jesus Christ; the substance upon which the college has built a quality education program for nearly 20 years.

Principal Simon Hughes believes every student at the college has their own unique gifts and abilities, and each of them has their own valuable contribution to make.

Growth in enrolments and a community need for continued Christian education allowed the college to start its first year 10 classes this year. Next year small VCE classes and a fourth prep stream will be introduced.

“Our college prepares students by assisting them in becoming responsible, contributing members of the college, church and wider community,” Hughes says.

The curriculum in middle and senior school covers a range of subjects drawn from each of the key learning areas selected for Victorian students.

Students also participate in Christian studies, chapel and well-being sessions, reinforcing the core values and Christian ethos of the college.

Various extracurricular programs including sports carnivals, leadership programs, debating, camping, community events, discovery challenges, musicals and arts evenings are available.

There is also a food technology room, an indoor gymnasium and purpose-built facilities for science, art, design and manual construction including woodwork

and metal work. “Our teachers are dedicated in providing a structured learning process which will enable our students to continue growth in the spiritual, intellectual, physical, cultural, social and emotional areas of their lives,” Hughes says.

The college also has the support of a college pastor, who is a minister of St Philip’s Lutheran Church, Werribee. Prospective students are invited to become part of the Good News community in an environment that supports students

Adios to boring language classes

It may come as a surprise when you enter the grounds at Wyndham Central College that many of the students may greet you with a friendly “Hola!”

The school already runs three popular Spanish language classes and from next year will look to begin a full-immersion program where students will learn up to half of their curriculum in Spanish.

Spanish teacher Alex De-Leon says Latin American pop-culture has been a main driver for students wanting to take up the language course.

“We’ve had a lot of Latin American pop stars come and visit Australia, like Jennifer Lopez and Ricky Martin, and the kids enjoy the music,” he said. “There has also been quite a lot of in uence from movies.

“As teachers, we try to make learning Spanish as fun as we can and the students realise it’s not a dif cult language to learn.

“There has been quite a lot of interest already for next year’s program.”

De-Leon, physical education teacher Daniel Pearce, humanities teacher Ray Sherriff and mathematics teacher Lillibeth Lee will teach up to half of their lessons in Spanish as part of the full immersion program.

To be selected for the program, students will be required to sit an exam and have an interview.

“These students will be the cream of the crop, De-Leon said.

“Having a second language is always an advantage and most of the students interested in this program are very academic.

“They have ambitions to go on and study at university and a lot of courses require a second language. Later on this may mean

they’re not limited to a career in Australia.”

To drum up interest in the 2015 year 7 Spanish course, De-Leon organised mini expos and worked extensively with primary schools in the area that feed into Wyndham Central College and some have now

committed to teaching the language.

Principal Julie Myers said staff were committed to delivering a rigorous and challenging curriculum, while the provision of $16 million government funding for the whole school master plan would provide

outstanding facilities the students and teachers deserved.

Wyndham Central College, 101 Shaws Road, Werribee. Inquiries: 9741 4911 or www.wyndhamcentralsc.vic.edu.au

A place to learn all about life

MacKillop College in Werribee encourages individuals to reach their full potential as life-long learners by providing an innovative, challenging and collaborative learning and teaching environment.

Rory Kennedy, the college’s principal for 30 years, strives to ensure his leadership style is in accordance with the mission of the Catholic Church.

“Our vision statement is ‘Celebrating all life, Challenging all people, Dreaming the new day’,” Kennedy says.

“I lead the MacKillop community in accordance with our vision and mission statements, which encompass pastoral care and faith development.

“I also lead the planning of the college’s financial and future objectives.

“We’re a Catholic school with gospel values that are lived out here every day through our faith commitment to Jesus.

“Parents are looking for a place that’s safe and where there’s a joy of learning and we’re known for being that place.

“We have a beautiful environment with state-of-the-art facilities.

“Students are supported in becoming active, self-sufficient and engaged learners.”

The pathways available to senior students continue to diversify, with MacKillop introducing the SEDA sport development partnership program.

From years 7-10, a strong core and elective program establishes good learning and study practices.

Senior students are offered an impressive array of more than 40 Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) subjects.

There are also alternative pathways through Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning (VCAL) and Vocational Education and Training (VET) certificates.

MacKillop has a dedicated year 9 campus at St Mary’s Werribee South and a select-entry vocational pathways program for year 10 students.

The individual needs program offers a contemporary ‘gifted and talented curriculum’ and support to students who experience learning difficulties.

A contemporary and flexible learning environment are continuing developments.

Future planning includes the building of a chapel to further nurture education in faith and additional learning spaces to expand and complement the college’s existing facilities.

MacKillop College Werribee, Russell Street, Werribee. Inquiries: 8734 5200 or www.mackillopwerribee.com.au

Equipping kids for life

Parents wanting to send their children to a Catholic co-educational school rich in facilities and choices in Melbourne’s west will find Thomas Car College in Tarneit meets those needs.

“We are a warm and welcoming community who take heart in knowing all our pupils and where each student is valued and spirituality nurtured,” principal Dr Andrew Watson says.

“As a Catholic school we meet the educational needs of families.

‘‘We recognise change as a positive and provide our students with the confidence and skills to become future leaders.”

The college is updating its facilities, with the first stage of a $22 million building program complete. The first stage included a $7 million state-of-the-art learning centre for year 7 and 8 students.

Year 9 students follow the iD9 program, a new tailored curriculum that includes a week’s city experience and a country experience at the college’s refurbished Good Samaritan Country Campus at Coragulac, 11 kilometres from Colac.

Thomas Carr has also partnered with Australian Catholic University since 2012, providing year 12 students with the opportunity to study first-year subjects for a bachelor of education, nursing, midwifery or paramedicine.

The college’s $3 million trade training centre will be completed this year.

The centre will offer certificate II and III courses in carpentry furniture-making, brick and block laying, expanding to plumbing in 2015.

“The new facility will have the latest in technology, a well-resourced workshop and learning studios,’’ Watson says.

‘‘It will be open to all students living in Wyndham.

‘‘The addition of the trade training centre ensures the college continues to provide a variety of different pathways through senior secondary schooling.’’

Parents and future students can visit the college and take a guided tour during open days on Thursday, October 23 and in February 2015.

For future events and news, visit the college’s website.

Thomas Carr College, 25 Thomas Carr Drive, Tarneit, open 8am-4pm Monday-Friday. Inquiries: 8734 2444 or www.thomascarr.vic.edu.au

The importance of being learners

The future of Wyndham, the west, and indeed anywhere, is youth.

Wyndham and Hobsons Bay Local Learning and Employment Network – or WynBay LLEN – works for the betterment of youth.

Statistics show that one in five young people leave school early, with associated negative effects on further education, training and employment.

The network was established in 2001 as an independent incorporated association of members involved in the education, training and employment advancement of young people in Wyndham and Hobsons Bay.

WynBay LLEN is part of a network of 31 local learning and employment networks across Victoria funded by the state government to support their objective that 94 per cent of all young people will achieve year 12 or its equivalent by 2015.

Its pivotal role has been to act as a regional strategic and facilitation body, bringing together local government regions to collaboratively contribute to improving the education, training and employment outcomes for local young people.

WynBay LLEN also has a particular focus on young people who are at risk of disengaging, or who have already disengaged from education and training and are not in meaningful employment.

To this end, the network is contracted to broker strategic, sustainable partnerships that support improved education and transition outcomes for young people, including increasing year 12 or equivalent attainment rates.

The network uses its knowledge of the region to influence strategic planning and broker partnerships among key stakeholders

to improve education outcomes and support young people to remain engaged, or re-engage, in education or training and realise their full social and economic potential.

Vocational Education and Training in Schools clusters brokered and facilitated by WynBay LLEN this year is helping 1420 local students access Certificate I II & III training in local schools in a wide variety of subjects.

WynBay LLEN has assisted over 4000 local young people over the last 4 years in VET. It is all part of our plan to keep young people engagedin

or reengaged back into learning.

WynBay LLEN is a local independent and incorporated

A trusted advocate for young people.

The partnerships established exist for the benefit of young people across all government, Catholic and other non-government education and training sectors.

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Complete health care for all

It’s well-known that Australians are ghting the “battle of the bulge”. A great place to start combating these weight issues is at Derrimut Road Health Clinic in Tarneit, where a tailored weight-loss program is proving successful with patients, practice manager Leigh Stevenson says.

“The weight-loss program allows patients, from children to adults, to individually see our professional staff and develop a program tailored to their immediate needs – and it’s bulk-billed,” Stevenson says.

The clinic has been open for more than three years and has on-site pathology; a podiatrist; two psychologists, one specialising in children; an exercise physiologist and physiotherapy facilities; a dietitian; dentist and weight-loss clinic.

“Derrimut Road Health Clinic provides complete health care, including chronic disease management, children’s immunisations, men’s and women’s health, small procedures and skin checks. They are all bulk-billed.

“We will soon be introducing a chemist to the clinic to make it a practice which caters to even more of our patients’ needs,” Stevenson says.

The clinic’s doctors come from different backgrounds and speak a variety of languages, including Tamil, Malay, Bengali, Urdu, Filipino and Tongan.

“Our doctors are personable, friendly and committed to bringing the best possible medical assistance to Wyndham families. Our reception team is highly skilled and friendly too.”

With 10 doctors at the clinic patients have less wait time for appointments and the choice of who they would like to see.

“Families can establish themselves with a regular GP rather than having to see the next available doctor. We see our patients as more than just a number.”

Patients won’t have to struggle with parking either because there is plenty on-site.

Derrimut Road Health Clinic, 412 Derrimut Road, Tarneit, open 8am-10pm Monday-Friday; 9am-5pm Saturday, Sunday and public holidays. Inquiries: 8742 2088

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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

•Setwithinaprovenareathepropertyoffer

•Offices/displayarea/kitchen,2xWC,showerfacilitiesandboardroom

•Ampleparkingviawidedrivewayentry

•Idealowneroccupierpropertyofferingflexiblesettlementterms

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 Saturday3:15-3:45pm 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

Auction26thJuly20141:00pm

PriceGuide $360,000-$395,000 Inspect Saturday12:30pm-1:00pm

Contact TraceyDean0433279103

Yourgardenoasisawaits!

•Formalloungewithfloorboards,masterinc.WIR&ensuite,further3bedroomswithBIR

•Largekitchenwithplentyofstorage,splitsystemcooling&centralheating

•Overlookingwraparoundpergolawithviewsoftheparklandsandwalkways

•Doublegaragewithdrivethroughaccesstocarport/pergolaentertainmentarea

•Largeworkshopattherearoftheproperty,grassedyardandtwolargewatertanks (1000L&2240L)

PrivateSale

PriceGuide $410,000

Inspect Saturday1:45pm-2:15pm

Office Shop38WyndhamVillageSC,Tarneit. 97490010 Contact TraceyDean0438279103

The‘cando’agents.....

Werribee 20ParramattaRoad

Beautifullypresented

•Beautifullypresented&perfectlypositioned familyhome

•Comprising3generousbedrooms

•Spaciouslightfilledformalloungeand kitchen/mealsarea

•Polishedfloorboardsthroughoutallrooms

•Welllandscapedgardensandsidegate access

•Pergolaleadstoagreatsized534sqmblock

WyndhamVale

15MackayRoad

Astunningfamilyhomeinagrowing estate

•Thisstunningfamilyhomecomprisesof4 goodsizebedroomsplusaseparatestudy

•Hugemasterbedroomfeaturingwalkinrobe andfullluxuryensuite

•Lovelycentralkitchenfeaturingstainlesssteel appliancesandwalkinpantryandalarm

•3cargaragewithrearandinternalaccess

•Heatingandcooling&walkinstorage

HoppersCrossing

•Centrallylocatedcloseto2trainstations,bus

ForSale PriceGuide $480,000plus Inspect Saturday1.30-2.00pm Office 23PrincesHighway,Werribee. 0399740922

Contact SusieHaber0403650750 StevenRichardson0407445567

ForSale

PriceGuide ContactAgent Office 23PrincesHighway,Werribee. 0399740922

Contact SusieHaber0403650750 StevenRichardson0407445567

Truganina 456MorrisRoad

Popularcentrallocationoppositenatural wetlandsandparks

•Openplanlivingwithlounge,diningand familyareasforflexiblelivingoptions

•Centralkitchenwithamplebench& cupboardspaceandlargecornerpantry

•Ductheat,doublegaragewithrearaccess

•CloseproximitytoWyndhamVillage ShoppingCentre,upcomingTarneitTrain Station,transport,childcare,freewayaccess

Werribee 4ElizabethAvenue

Classictriplefrontinsoughtafter neighbourhood

•Setinaquiettranquillocation,thishome offers3bedroomswithBIRs

•Formallounge,centralkitchenanddining

•Stunningfloorboards,ductedheating,air conditioning,alarmsystem

•538sqmallotment,rearaccesstoyard

•Closetoschools,shops,parks,WerribeeTrain Station,CBD+more

$299,000

Saturday2.30-3.00pm

23PrincesHighway,Werribee. 0399740922

Contact SusieHaber0403650750 StevenRichardson0407445567

23PrincesHighway,Werribee. 0399740922 Contact StevenRichardson0407445567 PeterRichardson0412327835

Contact StevenRichardson0407445567

PeterRichardson0412327835

Modern2bedroomvillaunitonablockoftwo. Triple robestomaster bedroomanddouble robestosecondbedroom.Kitchenwithample cupboardspace,gashotplates&underbenchoven.Openplan loungeroomadjoiningmealsarea, remotecontrolled rollerdoorto garage. Walkingdistancetoschoolsandpublictransport.Forfurther informationandforyourprivateviewingcontactPaton0417206206.

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The‘cando’agents.....

Altona 5DenDulkAvenue

ASeasideSuburbs“HiddenOasis”

•Impressivecovereddeckareaforentertaining

•KooringalGolfCourseatyourdoorstep

•Ductheat,evapcool,polishedfloorboards

•Twobedrooms+detachedhomeoffice/bedroom

•Largeformallounge,kitchen/meals

•Minutestoforeshorestrollsandnaturewalks

AltonaMeadows 18TyrellCourt

Superimpressivewithscopeforthefamily

•3bedroomhomewithensuite&WIRtomaster

•Gorgeousformalloungewithboxbaywindow

•Openplanmeals/casualarea,largerearpergola

•Fantasticlargekitchenforcooking/entertainingin

•Ductedheating,SplitSystemR/C,SLUG

•Walkingdistancetoshops,schoolandtransport

Altona 1/6RailwayStreetSouth

Impressivetowhnouse

•Twolivingareasforformalandcasualliving.

•Fantasticmodernkitchenwithamplecupboards.

•Largetimberdeckentertainingareawithtwosails.

•Masterwithensuite,sittingarea&balcony.

•Ductheat,evapcool&polishedfloorboards.

•WalkingtoAltonaBeachandSeaholmeStation.

PrivateSale

$595,000-$625,000

Inspect Sat2-2:30pm Office 54PierStreet,Altona. 93983799

Contact

BarrySeignior0425850607

JulieBurt0410553517

PrivateSale

$399,000-$449,000

Inspect Sat11-11:30am Office

54PierStreet,Altona. 93983799

Contact

KetNguyen0418336024

JulieBurt0410553517

A 3 B 2 C 1

PrivateSale

$570,000-$620,000 Inspect Sat12-12:30pm Office

54PierStreet,Altona. 93983799

Contact

JulieBurt0410553517

BarrySeignior0425850607

Brooklyn 1/11RichardsCourt

InnovativeUrbanDesign

•Generousopenplanwithbeautifultimberfloors. •Kitchenwithstonebench&butlerspantry.

•Formalloungepluslargefamilyarea.

•Spaciousmasterbedroomwithensuite&WIR.

•Largeundercoveralfresco

•Closetoshops,schools,transport&freeway.

Followuson

PrivateSale

$490,000-$525,000 Inspect Sat2-2:30pm Office 54PierStreet,Altona. 93983799

Contact

JulieBurt0410533517 BarrySeignior0425850607

AUCTIONTHISSATURDAY

PointCook 5DalkeithDrive

Idealfirsthomeorinvestment.

•InoneofPointCook’smostsoughtafterestates. •ClosetoSanctuaryLakesShops&schools.

•Modernkitchenwithplentyofstorage&benches. •3generousbedrooms,semiensuite,ductheating. •Doublegaragewithrearaccess&largerearyard. •Auctionterms:10%deposit,30dayssettlement.

PointCook 14BribieWay

Stunning,ModernFamilyResidence

•Impressivefourbedroomfamilyhomewithstudy •Gourmetkitchenwithbutler’spantry •Spaciousfamily/mealswithviewstorearyard •Hometheatreroomtoenjoyfamilymovienights •Oversizeddoublegaragewithrearrollerdoor •Ductedheating,evaporativecooling,solarpanels •Minuteswalktobusstop,AlamandaCollege

Seabrook 150ShaneAvenue

Spacioushomewithcharacter&potential

•Hugeloungewithtimberblinds&gasheating •Openplantimberkitchenwithspaciousdining •2ndlivingareawithfireplace&parquetryfloors •Spaciousdblecarportwithaccesstorearyard •Loadsofoffstreetparkingforcars/boats/trailers •EasywalktoSeabrookPrimarySchool

Auction Saturday26thJulyat11am

$358,000-$420,000 Inspect

Thurs5-5:30pmSat10:30-11:00am Office

Shop5,73PointCookRd,Seabrook. 93609399

Contact AnthonyKent0425850610

BarrySeignior0425850607

PrivateSale

$390,000-$430,000 Inspect Sat2-2:00pm Office

Shop5,73PointCookRd,Seabrook. 93609399 Contact BarrySeignior0425850607 AnthonyKent0425850610

WYNDHAM VALE14BroadwayBoulevard MORETHANMEETSTHEEYE.

Oneforthefirsthomebuyerorastuteinvestor Boastingsufficientspaceforthegrowingfamilyisthiswell kepthome.Presentingthreegoodsizedbedrooms,hostessstylekitchenwithupdatedstainlesssteel appliances,adjoiningmealsareaandseparatelounge/dining.Appointmentsincludegasheating,split systemcooling,hardwoodtimberfloors,newcarpetanddoublecaraccommodationandunrestricted sideaccess.Allseton a generouscornerallotmentof646m2(approx)inspectionsare sure toimpress.

WERRIBEE62SlatteryStreet SOUTHSIDESERENITY

Thehomeexudesqualitythroughoutwiththebeautifullycraftedsolidtimberkitchenoverlookingthebuilt inentertainersbarcompletewithservery & thefamilymealsareaenclosedwithin a lovelyglassatrium. A largestudywithfittedshelvingpresentsanidealhomeofficeforworkorhobbies. All 4 fittedbedroomsare of a generoussizewiththemasterhaving a largewalkin robe & ensuitefeaturing spabath & doubleshoweraswellas a gym.Enhancingthishomescharacterare themanyquality appointmentsincludingairconditioning,ductedheating & dualhotwaterservices.Anoversizeddouble remotegaragecombinedwiththe3-6carcarportoffersabundantstorage.Stepoutsidetoimmerse yourselfintheprivate resort-stylegroundswithin-groundpool(solar & gasheated),tenniscourt,sauna,all weatherpergolawithBBQareaprovidingyear roundoutdoorentertaining.

PRICEGUIDE CONTACTAGENT INSPECT Sat26thJuly-2:45pm-3:15pm PhotoIDrequired

206B9

WERRIBEE36TimbarraDrive Convenience&classinpopularRiverwalkEstate!

Wellpresentedandboasting a longlistofupgradesthisnearnewfamily residencetakesallthehassle outofbuildingwhilstprovidinganunparalleledpathwayforgettingintoyourhomesooner Eachofthe threebedroomsare fittedwithBIR’s whilethemasterprovidesWIRandfullensuite,study, multiliving zonesthroughoutallowspaceforthegrowingfamily, hostesskitchenboasting900mmstainlesssteel appliances,stonebench-topsplusdishwasherandneatalfrescozonewithmerbudeckinghasbeen addedforentertaining.Inspectionsarea must!

WERRIBEE2LittleJohnCourt

LuxuriousSouthSideSetting!

Featuring 4 largebedrooms,includingmastercompletewithspaensuite, downstairsstudy, luxuriousformallounge & dining,upstairsrumpus room,magnificentkitchen,sunlitmealsfamily roomsetupoverlooking thealluringin-groundsolarheatedswimmingpool.Extrasincludesolar power, ductedheating & cooling,deckedoutdoorentertainingarea, ductedvacuuming,floorboards,9ftceilings & doubleautomatedgarage.

PRICEGUIDE $665,000-$700,000

INSPECT Sat26thJuly12:00pm-12:30pm PhotoIDrequired

MELWAYS 206D9 CONTACT DonaldMcKillop0418389906

WERRIBEE 97318888 21 WattonStreet

PRICEGUIDE $390,000-$420,000

INSPECT Sat26thJuly-11:45pm-12:15pm PhotoIDrequired

MELWAYS 244E1

WYNDHAM VALE4GembrookStreet SIZEDOESMATTER!

Comprising 4 largefittedbedrooms,masterwithdualWIR’s& ensuite, formalliving,greatsizedseparatestudy, qualitycontemporarykitchen withhugewalkinpantry, openplanfamily, mealsareas & theatre room. Extrasincludegasductedheating,evaporativecooling,highceilings, doubleglazedwindows,double remotegaragewithinternalaccess, alfrescoarea,theultimatemancaveorworkshop & pergola.

PRICEGUIDE $520,000-$550,000

INSPECT Sat26thJuly-1:45pm-2:15pm PhotoIDrequired MELWAYS 233E12 CONTACT RickO’Halloran0411162028

HOPPERSCROSSING38WilkinsonStreet

WalktothePlaza!

A flowingfloorplanoffering 3 fittedbedroomsincludingmasterwithen suite & walk-in robe,spaciousL-shapedformalloungeincorporating a diningarea & sunlitkitchenwithadjoiningmealsarrangement. Appointmentsincludecooling,ductedheating & plentyofstorageboth inside & out.Situatedin a quietstreeton a 583m2allotment(approx.)

PRICEGUIDE $288,000-$310,000

INSPECT Sat26thJuly-12:30pm-1:00pm PhotoIDrequired MELWAYS 202E12

LeeMartin0400957839

WERRIBEE5RoscreaCourt

Stylish&spaciousinsoughtaftersurrounds! With 3 fittedbedroomsallofgeneroussize(masterwithfullensuite) & fully renovatedbathroom.Thekitchenincludesstone-topsandquality s/sapplianceswhilstopeningto a quaintentertainingarea. A hostof extrasformingpartofthegreatopportunityincludeheating & cooling, study/homeoffice, 2 cartandemcarport, remotecontrolsinglegarage & peacefullylandscapedgardens.

PRICEGUIDE $445,000-$490,000

INSPECT Sat26thJuly-11:00am-11:30am PhotoIDrequired

MELWAYS 205F7

CONTACT MatthewHowden0409805990

WERRIBEE1 TrentClose

Comfort&Convenience YouCanAfford! Whetheryou’rea firsthomebuyer, investororbudgetmindedbuyerthen thishomeshouldbeatthetopofyourlist.Beginningwiththreefitted bedrooms(masterwithensuite),largelounge/dinningzonewithparquetry flooring,lightfilledcentralbathroom & wellequippedkitchenwithquality appliancesincludingdishwasher Thefeature packedstartedalso providesheating/coolingforcomfortallyear round &a singlecarport.

PRICEGUIDE $285,000-$305,000 INSPECT Sat26thJuly-1:15pm-1:45pm PhotoIDrequired MELWAYS 205K2 CONTACT Justin Tong0431179619

All 4 bedroomsarea greatsizewithensuitewithdoubleshower & walkin robetothemaster, massivetwopackkitchenwithanislandbench,loads ofcupboard space.Therumpus roomprovidesanadditionallivingarea whichleadsouttotheenormousdeckedpergola. A hostofextrasinclude ductedheating,ductedvacuuming,solidtimberfloors,spabath,double remotegaragewith rearaccess & private rearyard.

PRICEGUIDE $550,000-$575,000 INSPECT Sat26thJuly12:45pm-1:15pm PhotoIDrequired MELWAYS 206D9 CONTACT DonaldMcKillop0418389906

2/365HeathsRoad

WYNDHAM VALE 10ClematisCrescent Immaculate,ensuite,stylishkitchen overlookingmeals,separatelounge, splitsystem,gasheating,gardenshed & outdoorentertaining.

WERRIBEE

13/217-219 WattonStreet

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

PRICEGUIDE $300.00perweek

WERRIBEESOUTH

203/50CatamaranDrive

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

$320.00perweek

& cooling,drivethru access & shed. PRICEGUIDE $355.00perweek

PRICEGUIDE $275.00perweek

WERRIBEE 1/16CootamundraCourt

Tidy, sevarateliving room,tiledkitchen & dining,ensuite,walkin robes,ducted heating,cooling,vrivateyard.

PRICEGUIDE 4300.00verweek

WERRIBEE

14BlackForestRoad

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

$290.00perweek

TRUGANINA 1/33RedRobinRoad

Lowmaintenance,separatelounge, spaciousopenplantiledkitchen,dining, family, dishwasher, neat & tidyyards.

WERRIBEE

11/219-219 WattonStreet

Wonderfullyappointed,openplan lounge & kitchenwithgascooking, spaciousbedrooms,heating & cooling, secure parking.

PRICEGUIDE $300.00perweek

TARNEIT 55Claire Way

Lowmaintenance,ovenvlankitchen, meals & lounge,ensuite,builtin robes, heating,cooling,landscavedgardens.

4310.00verweek

WYNDHAM VALE

8ByronCourt

Offeringmultiplelivingquarters, a centrallypositionedhostesskitchen overlooking a spaciousmealsarea, hugefamily roomandopenbar

WYNDHAM VALE 15CanonsCrescent Immaculatelypresented,formallounge, openplankitchen,dining,family, separaterumpus,ensuite,heating,large yard.

TARNEIT 9JoybellsCrescent Immaculatelypresented,separate lounge,openplankitchen,meals & family room,enormousyard&9x6m garage. PRICEGUIDE $370.00perweek

VALE 43HindmarshDrive Stunning,openplandining,living & kitchenwithgascooking,theatre room & 67m2alfrescoareawithbrickpizza oven.

“MatthewHowdenisagiftedsalesman withagreatsenseofhumour,a truestandoutamongsttheagents inthearea.Wewerepleasedwith whatMatthewwasabletoachieve inthesaleofourhome,andwould recommendBarryPlantforexcellent customerservice.”

SarahG.&DanS.

“Afterabadexperiencewithanotherrealestate agency3yearsagothethoughtofsellingour homewasalittledaunting.Weloggedonto realestate.comtosussoutthemarket,thefirst 3propertiestoappearwere“SOLD”byMatthew Howden.Wegavehimacalltomeetandsignedup onthespot.Matthewwasextremelyprofessional throughouttheprocess,heofferedvaluableadvice onchangeswecouldmaketoachievethepricewe wantedanditwassoldwithinthefirstweek. WecannotthankMatthewandtheteamatBarry Plantenough.”

Shaun&MichelleCook

“IwouldliketothankMatthewHowdenfromBarry Plantrealestateforallthetimeandefforthehas putintoensuringmypropertysold. Matthewhasconsistentlykeptmeupdatedon everystepandprocesswhichwasundertakenand thebestofallheensuredhegotmethebestprice formyproperty.

Atalltimeshewashonestwithmeandtoldme whattoexpect.IfIwastoeverpurchaseorsell apropertyagainIwillensureIseeMatthewfirst. ThanksagainMatthewforallyourhardwork.”

Regards,FemiIljazi

HOPPERSCROSSING61DeloraineDrive

BEAUTIFULLYPRESENTED&CENTRALLYLOCATED

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

PRICEGUIDE $429,000-$449,000

INSPECT Saturday26thJuly12:15pm-12:45pm PhotoIDrequired MELWAYS 202B8

TARNEIT 10PrimrosePlace EXCLUSIVEROYALOAKSESTATE Comprisingfourfittedbedrooms,masterwithdoublevanityensuite, formalliving,studyandbeautifully renovatedcontemporarykitchenwith highqualitycabinetryandfittingsadjoining a freeflowingplanoffamily, mealsandrumpus room.Appointedwithgasductedheating,evaporative cooling,alarmsystemandbeautifulhardwoodfloors(fire streak).

PRICEGUIDE $570,000-$595,000 INSPECT Saturday26thJuly12:00pm-12:30pm PhotoIDrequired MELWAYS 202J5 CONTACT RickO’Halloran0411162028

TRUGANINA11ArionRoad

NEARNEWHOMEINREDHOT“ARNDELL PARK”

LocatedintheprestigiousArndellParkEstatewitheasyaccesstocityviafreeway, Williamslanding trainstation,schools,childcares & oneofthebestkidsparkinthewestern corridoryouwouldloveto comehome.Comprising 3 bedroomsand a study, masterwithfullensuiteandWIR,otherswithBIR’s. Thecentrallylocatedgourmetkitchen’s impressivelayoutincludes a massivepantry, Stonebenchtops, abundanceofcupboard andbenchspace,overlookingspaciousmealsandfamilyarea.Featuresinclude ductedheating,airconditioning,dishwasher, alarmsystemandstonebenchtops.Comehometothis premierlocationnottobemissed.

TARNEIT 87448888

PRICEGUIDE $399,000-$419,000

INSPECT Sat26thJuly11:15am-11:45am PhotoIDrequired MELWAYS 203D10

DearMarco,

Justwantedtosayavery bigthankyouforsellingour houseinlessthan3weeksfor afantasticprice.Yourattitude, adviceandprofessionalismwas greatandweespeciallylikedhow itwasateameffortatBarry Plant.Complimentstoyou,the restofthestaffandthelovely photographer.

Thankyou!!

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

PRICEGUIDE

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

PRICEGUIDE $325,000-$345,000 INSPECT Saturday26thJuly11:45am-12:15pm PhotoIDrequired MELWAYS

Buy

719sqms Of Land (Approx) With A Workshop/Garage Of 5 X 12mLarge lounge on entry, main bedroom with wir and ensuite.New floating floorboards throughout with roller shutters on each

Andy

Harcourts Wyndham City

For Sale $390,000 - $420,000 Open Saturday 10 10.30am View www.harcourts.com.au/VWC4872

Michelle Chick M 0416 007 949 E michelle.chick@harcourts.com.au

Nicole Occhibove M 0438 578 275 E nicole.o@harcourts.com.au Harcourts Wyndham City

For Sale $295,000 - $315,000 Open Saturday 12-12.30pm View www.harcourts.com.au/VWC4848

Michelle Chick M 0416 007 949 E michelle.chick@harcourts.com.au

Nicole Occhibove M 0438 578 275 E nicole.o@harcourts.com.au Harcourts Wyndham City

james.matina@harcourts.com.au

Truganina 1 Cabarita Court

open plan modern kitchen and meals. A double garage, and generous yard with the potential for side gated access (stca).Inspection is essential to appreciate call today to book your private appointment.

For Sale $379,000 Open Saturday 11.30am-12pm View www.harcourts.com.au/VWC4693 Jay Radbourne P 03 9741 9000 M 0422 280 465 E jay.radbourne@harcourts.com.au

Wyndham City

For Sale $570,000 - $620,000

Open Saturday 3-3.30pm View www.harcourts.com.au/VWC4744

Michelle Chick M 0416 007 949 E michelle.chick@harcourts.com.au

Nicole Occhibove M 0438 578 275 E nicole.o@harcourts.com.au

Harcourts Wyndham City Rustic Manor On The South Side. Comprising of 4 bedrooms plus study/5th bedroom, master with ensuite a central bathroom with separate toilet. The great benefit of both formal and informal living ensures entertaining is effortless

For Sale $280,000 Open Saturday 12pm - 12.30pm View www.harcourts.com.au/VWC4755 Jay Radbourne P 03 9741 9000 M 0422 280 465 E jay.radbourne@harcourts.com.au

Bedim Taip M 0432 639041 E bedim.taip@harcourts.com.au Harcourts Wyndham City Quiet Court In A Convenient

PointCook

Unit2/4ShirleyCourt

QuietCourtLocation

Openplanfamily room,spacious kitchenwithstonebench,walkinlinen cupboard,septoilet&laundry, Upstairs: 2bdrm’s,mainbathroomwith toilet. Singlegaragewith remote, carpets, tiles,landscapedgardens,split cooling, verticals,shed,TVantenna.

2 A 2 B 1 D

ForSale: $349,000

Robert FabrettoP: 97486333 M: 0418377535 E: robert@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

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

Truganina

Unit2/13RedrobinRd

IdealStarter

Locatedinaprivatesetting.Thisclean &bright2brmunit,comprisesspacious meal/family room, well appointed kitchenwithstainlesssteel appliances, 9thceilings,timberfloorboards, centralheating,splitcooling,water tank,gashotwatersinglegaragewith remote. Justmove inand relax

2 A 1 B 1 D

ForSale: $279,000-$289,000

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

NewListing

NewListing

WyndhamGreen

3ElmCourt

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’Scray stayer is a hockey master

By Lance Jenkinson

Julie-Anne Sheehan is set to become the third woman in the history of the Footscray Hockey Club to reach the magical 500-game mark.

Sheehan took the unconventional route, not unwrapping a hockey stick under the Christmas tree as a primary schooler, nor wielding one for her high school team as a teen. Heck, she hadn’t even seen a hockey game live before her 20s.

It was not until she met then boyfriend and now husband Brendan that she stumbled upon a sport that would become her passion.

“I didn’t have much of a sporting background,” Sheehan said.

“Brendan didn’t play until he was an adult either … [and that] was only because his little brother was playing.

“He and I ended up becoming life members at the club.”

Sheehan is exactly the type of person the Bulldogs want involved in their club.

She might not be blessed with eye-catching stick skills, but she makes up for it with her erce desire to compete.

“I’ve prided myself on endeavour rather than skill,” she said.

Sheehan is more than just a player; the 57-year-old is a club life member, former captain, committee member, junior coach and now a state representative.

e club has a thriving junior set-up and its men’s and women’s teams feature in the Hockey Victoria premier league.

Equally important to the club is its masters teams.

e Bulldogs encourage rst timers, no matter what age, to pick up a stick and have a go – just as Sheehan did in her 20s.

“I was just a kid who had a dancing background but liked running and hadn’t really played any team sports,” the primary school teacher said.

“ at’s the beauty of hockey as a sport; it’s never too late to start.

“In my case, I was watching a boyfriend who became a husband play, then someone said, ‘Do you want to have a run?’

“Of course, it was all foreign to me, with no

background into the sport as a kid … I hadn’t even seen a hockey game.”

Sheehan’s highlight has been getting the chance to play alongside her daughter, Ally, in a premiership win. Both mother and daughter scored a goal in that grand nal.

“Premierships were highlights – I’ve played in quite a few over the years,” Sheehan said.

“ e one that stood out was a winning premiership with my daughter – that was

a great thrill.” Sheehan could not have envisaged her career would lead to Victorian representation. at call-up came in the masters at the ripe age of 56. “It was very exciting getting a Big V singlet and shirt, and a Victorian tracksuit,” she said. “It proves that you’re never too old!” Sheehan will play her 500th game in the Footscray masters side against Toorak-East Malvern at Footscray on Wednesday from 9pm.

Devils chase fast track to play-off berth

Werribee Devils can lock up a Big V basketball women’s division 1 play-off berth at their first attempt if they can overcome Hawthorn Magic at the Werribee Sports and Fitness Centre on Saturday night.

Even with a loss, the Devils may still go through on head-to-head records – but that’s not a risk coach Lloyd Klaman is willing to take.

“I just want to win on Saturday night and sit backandwatchthescoresfromtheothergames on Sunday and see where everybody else falls,” he said. “I don’t care whether we finish second, third or fourth; we’ve beaten every team in the league, so we know on our day we’re good enough.”

e Devils had to snap out of a rough patch to have their destiny back in their own hands

in the final round of the regular season. A er losing back-to-back games, they enjoyed a 70-43 win over Camberwell Dragons in a Sunday stroll at Balwyn High School.

When the going got tough, the bigs got going for the Devils, with Lisa Troyahn and Jodi Impey propelling their team to victory.

Troyahn led the team with 23 points and 11 rebounds, while Impey had eight and 12.

Elisha Burnette, having been forced to sit out all basketball-related activities for two games due to breathing difficulties, received the green light from doctors to make her return.

Burnette is one of the team leaders and a key member of the back court, so teammates and supporters were understandably chuffed when they saw her don a Devils singlet again.

She made a telling impact in each of the

double-header games at the weekend. e Devils were beaten 65-54 by the Southern Peninsula Sharks in the earlier game.

In the men’s championship, Werribee Devils were beaten twice on a double-header weekend, stretching their losing streak to three.

Import Aaron McCuin had double doubles in both games, but the Devils still lost 88-69 to the Sherbrooke Suns on Saturday night and 88-82 to the Diamond Valley Eagles on Sunday. eDevils’finalgamewillbeathomeagainst McKinnon Cougars on Sunday from 3pm.

Lance Jenkinson

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Academy of dreams

By Lance Jenkinson

Sport is more than a game at Manor Lakes P-12 College.

e school’s Vocational Education and Training (VET) sport and recreation athlete development program has students treating it more as a career pathway than a Saturday pastime.

Physical education teacher Peter Walsh, who grew up locally, noticed a gaping hole for students with elite sporting talents and those yearning for a future within the sports and recreation industry.

“I grew up in Wyndham and sport wasn’t something that was fostered by schools in the Werribee area,” he said.

“I wanted to give kids in Wyndham a chance to have that opportunity.”

e VET program strikes a balance between sports and physical development and academic endeavours.

e success of students in a pilot program three years ago led to the school making it an ongoing part of its curriculum.

“Our first 16 students have gone on to be successful both academically and sportingwise,” Walsh said.

Manor Lakes has formed an allegiance with Victoria University, allowing students access to elite training facilities.

ose involved in the program also have guaranteed entry to a course at VU upon completion of their secondary studies.

“VU’s sports science program is second only to the AIS, I would guess,” Walsh said.

“ e kids have been able to do VO2 max [maximal oxygen uptake testing]; they’ve been able to do altitude training.

“Some of the things they’ve been able to do, you wouldn’t be able to do it in the classroom.”

Leadership is a key component of the program, with students coaching teams in younger age levels. e practice is helping build

a good culture within the school, the aim being that it be passed on to future generations.

“ e [student leaders] coach junior basketball, football and netball teams and help the teachers out as well, as it might not be their area of expertise,” Walsh said.

“ ey also work at our own school athletics carnival and the district athletics and swimming carnivals.

‘‘ ey’re doing a lot of work with kids across the region.’’

Some students involved are part of the Western Jets’ multicultural squad, including Duom Dawam, an AIS-AFL scholarship holder who recently featured in the AFL under-18 national championships.

“We realise that we’ve got a high percentage of African kids in Wyndham,” Walsh said.

“ ese kids have extreme athletic talent and it’s now being fostered.

‘‘ eysee[thesportsandrecreationfield]asa pathway they can take.”

IN THE DOGHOUSE

Ԃ Many footy followers in the west expected the WYN FM caravan to be rocking when I went head-to-head with Deer Park Football Club sponsor Glenn Allison before the match of the day at Spotswood last Saturday. Social media has fuelled a so-called war between me and Deer Park even though, as I’ve written before, it’s absolute rubbish. I don’t care how much Deer Park spends on its senior players and I don’t care where the money comes from. My opinion is that money will see the demise of suburban clubs, as player payments at grassroots level are higher than ever. Glenn was at pains to say that the club is paying “unders” for some of its high-profile ex-AFL players, as Glenn Houlihan walked in the front door because he opened a restaurant in the area; Brent Guerra wanted to play with brother Luke; and Ryan Hargrave plays for less than he was offered by two other WRFL clubs. It’s great to see former AFL-listed players playing in the WRFL ... it’s just a pity for the competition they all play at the one club. But I’m not at war with the Deer Park club or anybody connected to the club.

Ԃ Former Bulldogs star Jose Romero made an appearance in the Victory Room at Etihad Stadium before the Bulldogs’ clash with the Bombers on Sunday and a popular appearance it was. Bulldogs faithful gave him a rousing cheer and it was great to hear him talk about his genuine excitement about the up-and-coming young Bulldogs players. He told the room not to have unreal expectations and that even if they lost against Essendon to see how much they’d improved. Jose’s football involvement these days is watching son Michael, a very promising 15-year-old who the Dogs have already taken under their wing. Michael is already as tall as his dad and, from all reports, is a great prospect.

Ԃ Gordon Casey, the former Bulldogs back pocket champion, is a familiar face at local footy. He’s often seen at his old stamping ground, Parkside, watching the boys go around or at Hoppers Crossing where he’s a premiership coach. “Case” was at Etihad last week and spoke in the sponsors room about the good old days playing under EJ Whitten and the ‘pleasant Sunday mornings’ – a couple of laps and a couple of beers followed by a couple more beers.

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Reds won’t rest in quest for

Hoppers Crossing is eager to maintain its ruthless streak en route to an expected Football Federation Victoria men’s State League 4 West title.

e Reds’ only blemish, if you could call it that, was a drawn game with Sebastopol in round 13.

ey have collected 40 of a possible 42 points this season to sit 10 points clear on top of the table and are the unbackable favourites to claim the premiership.

But Reds captain Kevin Smart says his team won’t be content until it breaks new ground.

“We set a target at the start of the year to try and win every game and that went out the window, so our goal now is to not lose

a game,” he said. “I won’t be satisfied and I know a lot of the players won’t be satisfied if we win the league and sort of slacken off.

‘‘We want to set a points record for the club.”

e Reds overcame a tricky obstacle in the Brimbank Stallions at Grange Reserve on Saturday.

e Stallions drew first blood, but a headed Tom Orndahl goal, served up by a neat cross from Zia Sherzai, restored parity at half-time.

e game was not in the Reds’ keeping until five minutes from time when a glancing header from Khalil Assaad a er a cross from Dane Garbett found the back of the net.

e 2-1 win was a triumphant return for

unbeaten season

Assaad, playing his first game in more than a month a er a calf injury.

Smart believes the challenges will get tougher for his team the longer the season wears on.

“We’ve got a target on our back,” he said. “Everyone wants that first scalp of beating us.”

In other games, Point Cook was no match for promotion chasers Melbourne City, going down 4-0 at Saltwater Reserve.

e Jets fell a spot to seventh on the ladder a er the heavy loss.

In State League 5 West, Truganina Hornets’ title aspirations suffered a blow with a disappointing 3-1 loss to Lara on the road at Lara Recreation Reserve.

Tigers keen to seal deal

By Lance Jenkinson

It’s time for Werribee Districts to go all in, push the chips to the middle of the table and lock up second spot in Western Region Football League’s division 1.

eTigerscanallbutsecureatop-twofinish in their first season back in the competition with a victory against St Albans on the road at Kings Park Reserve on Saturday.

Finishing second or third is neither here nor there, as both teams get the luxury of a double chance and will face off in the first week of the finals. But it would be a just reward for what coach Wade Chapman and his players have brought to the WRFL this season.

e Tigers opened up a six-point break over third-placed Spotswood with a hard-fought 11-point win over Altona at Soldiers Reserve on Saturday, and gaining four points against the Saints should be enough for them to stave off the Woodsmen.

e Tigers face two of the bottom three clubs in the competition – Albion and Yarraville-Seddon – in the run home, games you would bet on them winning. at would leave them needing only one win from their

other two road tests against St Albans and Spotswood.

If you’re the Tigers, you don’t want to roll the dice in a penultimate round showdown against Spotswood.

“It’s going to a good preparation for the finals,” assistant coach Marty Porter said.

“ ose sides are certainly up and about. It will be a really good challenge for us to see if we can match it with those teams on their home turf.”

e Tigers’ past month was mirrored by their hot-and-cold performance against Altona at the weekend.

eir first half was pure silk, with their renowned running game in full gear to take a 31-point lead into half-time.

“All of the key areas that we value were pointing in the right direction,” Porter said.

“We were working hard both ways.”

e second half was far from satisfactory, letting a hungry Altona side back in the game.

e Vikings booted six goals to two in the third term and made a last quarter run before falling short 13. 14 (92) to 13.3 (81).

e Tigers’ tendency to switch off for periods is a worry heading into the finals.

“[It’s] probably because they’re a younger group … we just have lapses of concentration,” Porter said. “It’s an area that we need to keep working on.”

Chris Molivas is shaping as one of the X-factors for the Tigers.

Molivas booted five goals against the Vikings, making it 17 in three games, but he’s far from a one-trick pony.

“His form over the past month has been very impressive,” Porter said.

“Although he’s played most of the season up forward, he’s quite versatile and has the ability to run through the midfield and go down back as well.

“He’sabitofanathlete:goodoverhead,good at ground level and can be a running-type player and link up by hand.”

Travis Dean was the standout midfielder, whileco-captainBrentMorrowtookanumber of telling marks in defence. Ruckman Tate McCutcheon was dominant aerially when the game was on the line, and the dead-eye Ryan Harrington put the game out of reach of the visitors with five goals.

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e Hornets have slipped three points behind ladder leader Spring Hills FC. e lone goal came from through Sebastian Gudelj.

It will be a quiet weekend in State League 4, with just two games being played on a weekend reserved for catch-up games.

e Reds will be among those in action, facing Altona North at Duane Reserve on Saturday.

Lance Jenkinson

Check out our action gallery from Point Cook’s defeat to Melbourne City at www.wyndham.starweekly.com.au.

Hockey

Werribee had six individual goalscorers in a 6-0 rout of Penleigh and Essendon Grammar School in the Hockey Victoria women’s Vic League 2 on Saturday. The Tigers had plenty of attacking options, with Laura Baker, Shannon Healand, Lisa Ross, Morgan Jolly, Jodie Dumbleton and Gabrielle van Dam getting in on the action. It wasn’t as much fun for the men’s Vic League 2 side, with the Tigers pummelled 4-1 by top dogs Kew. Youngster Jayden Street took over the white board with coach Ryan Tout away on representative duties.

VAFA

Westbourne Grammarians led Chadstone a merry dance in a 206-point shellacking in Victorian Amateur Football Association division 4. The Warriors booted 14 goals to one in the first half and planted the foot on the accelerator with 18 goals to one in the second half. Justin Johns booted six goals, Justin Ray kicked five and Chris Sneddon and Brenden Miller chimed in with four apiece. The Warriors are fifth on the ladder, a game out of the top four.

Cycling

Defending champion Dom Dudkiewicz was made to earn Footscray Cycling Club’s road race title by a challenging 90km circuit that started at Little River and wound its way through the Brisbane Ranges before a tricky sprint into Kirksbridge. Dudkiewicz didn’t like the idea of relinquishing the coveted number one, taking the win and securing the title for another year. “I’m honoured to be the club road champ again,” he said. “I love the history of this club, I love racing with Footscray and I’m not going anywhere.”

Football

Werribee Centrals face an uphill task to reach the Geelong and District Football League finals. The Centurions are two games out of the top five, with four games remaining, after a 22-point loss to fifth-placed Winchelsea at Galvin Park. Visit www. wyndham.starweekly.com.au for an online gallery from Saturday’s game.

Soccer

Werribee City is stuck in a rut in the National Premier League. The Bees surrendered 3-1 to Northcote City at Galvin Park on Sunday. The Bees have lost five straight games since June 15, with a goal difference of -14. They have a chance to snap out of their funk against lower-ranked Ballarat Red Devils at home on Sunday.

Ask the Coach

Is the team playing the style of footy you want them to?

Pretty much, just not 120 minutes worth. They are playing how we want them to play but there are just little lapses that happen. Those couple of losses we had, we just became a bit conservative. We just went into our shell a little bit. I am probably looking for some individual improvement. If I went through the team I would be saying this bloke needs to improve in these areas, and this player here. We need that to happen and we need the players to take ownership and responsibility for that improvement. We will continue to educate them as a group but we need the players to join the dots and say I need to get better in this area, that’s where I think we are at the moment.

Do you have to temper your expectations because you are dealing with part time footballers ?

No not really. Because I have coached at local level and TAC Cup level in the part time environment I am pretty clear on what my expectations are. That why we have gone back to two night a week this month because I realize the players are working fulltime and we need to freshen them up. We will go back to three nights a week in August and hopefully go into September and a finals campaign with the players in as good a physical and mental state as they can possibly be. I am very aware of the part time environment and I don’t think I am unrealistic in what I expect.

Is there a place in your game plan for players to show a bit of flair?

Yes there is, without a doubt. They can have flair and take the game on, but they can’t be undisciplined. They can’t be trying to take a mark from eight deep or run in and pick the ball up one handed and come out the other side and do a blind turn. There is room for creativity as long as it is in the skill set of the player. You have to know your limitations. You can “Ask the Coach.”

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Team adds to party vibe

By Lance Jenkinson

With the inaugural Werribee Football Club Hall of Fame dinner taking place to coincide with the club’s 50th anniversary celebrations last Saturday night, it was always going to be an unforgettable weekend for those with black and gold running through their veins, irrespective of the results earlier in the day.

But the Werribee players made it an extra-special occasion with victories over the Northern Blues in the VFL seniors and AFL development league on their trip to Visy Park.

“ e whole playing group attended the function,” Tigers coach John Lamont said.

“For them to all attend it as winners was really pleasing. It really added to the night.”

Also critical in the context of the season was the senior side’s 29-point win.

e Tigers returned to the top four and ended a frustrating month of inconsistent form with their 11.18 (84) to 8.7 (55) win.

e only black mark was their wayward kicking for goal. But at least they had 29 scoring shots, compared to 10 a week earlier, in a more complete performance.

“I was more pleased with our consistency compared to the previous week and other weeks,” Lamont said.

“We were a little bit inaccurate in front of goal.

‘‘We’ve kicked 11.18 and only two of them were rushed and there were a number of kickable goals that we missed.

“ ere was a few of them early, where we could’ve had some greater ascendancy at the stage in the game.

“I just thought generally our pressure levels were pretty good.”

e Tigers got the better of the midfield arm wrestle, with Jarred Moore, Tom Gribble, Jye Bolton and Sam Martyn prominent.

Dan Currie, in his first game back from injury, threw himself into the big-man contests in an interesting battle with Robert Warnock,

Currie’s aerial presence around the ground was vital for the Tigers.

Led by Brody Mihocek and Michael Sodamaco, the Tigers were resolute defensively, keeping the Blues to a manageable 15 scoring shots. Sodamaco tamed AFL regular Jeffrey Garlett.

In attack, Addam Maric booted four goals. But he missed out on a really big outing, converting less than 50 per cent of his nine shots.

Mason Wood snared three and was happy to provide a leading target.

e Tigers have two weeks to lap up the feel-good factor from the Hall of Fame event and the pair of wins before a huge game against Port Melbourne at Avalon Airport Oval on August 2.

Program starts 26th July Saturday 1pm. Registrations open from 12:30pm. Net Set Go! Regsitation forms can be downloaded at http://www.wyndhamna.vic.netball.com.au

MOTOR

Kia on track with this tidy hatch

By David Bonnici

e Kia Rio is a great little car for its teeny price tag, but for a few extra thousand dollars you can gain premium features in the top-ofthe-range SLi model, which still represents pretty good value for money.

Like most of the Kia range, the Rio is a great-looking car from all angles with widespread appeal that you don’t always get with small hatches.

e overall interior design is also pleasing to the eye, although – despite enhancements to the SLi décor – there’s still a bit of cheap plastic at the bottom of the door trims and centre console. But I guess these keep costs down while catering for extras such as 17-inch alloywheels(inachoiceofpatterns),automatic headlights and LED daytime lamps.

One feature I particularly like is the static cornering lamps, which shine in the direction you point your steering wheel. It’s quite a handy feature which I’m surprised isn’t on more cars.

Other standard features in the Rio SLi include a six-function trip computer, cruise control, surround-sound audio, six airbags including side curtains, electronic stability control, climate control, bluetooth and USB functionality for phone and media with steering wheel controls.

is car is pretty roomy, though rear legroom can be a bit tight. e front seats, with their six settings, are comfortable. ere’s plenty of storage in the cabin and the rear cargo space is decent despite accommodating a spare 17-inch alloy wheel.

e ride isn’t the most refined, but it does what you ask with little fuss.

e SLi’s 1.6-litre direct injection engine is pretty big for its class and makes you think you’re driving a bigger car.

e six-speed manual I drove had a nice feel, as did the steering, which made negotiating bends an enjoyable experience.

It’s easy to see why the Rio is Kia’s biggest seller and why it’s more than holding its own against stiff small-car competition such as the Holden Barina, Ford Fiesta and Mazda 2.

e Kia Rio SLi is available at Werribee Kia, Morris Road, Hoppers Crossing. www.werribeekia.com.au

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Mini replica has real feel Time to start dropping hints for Father’s Day. LEGO has released an accurate replica of the original Mini Cooper (pictured) in its Creator Expert series. The model comes in British Racing Green, white roof and engine bonnet stripes and even the transversely mounted four-cylinder engine and picnic basket in the luggage compartment. Exclusive online sales at shop.LEGO. com start on August 1. The doors, bonnet and tailgate of the Mini Cooper can be opened, providing a view of other precisely replicated details. The four-cylinder engine is, of course, transversely mounted; the steering wheel, gear lever, handbrake handle, backrests and headrests are all movable, and in the luggage compartment there’s a fully packed picnic basket with a chequered blanket. The hard part will be convincing the kids that this is not a toy!

VW thumbs up for Chattanooga There has been a lot of talk about Australia’s wages being too high to sustain a car industry, though that hasn’t stopped vehicle manufacturing in the UK and United States. So much so that Volkswagen has decided to award the production of a new midsize SUV to the Chattanooga plant in Tennessee. The group will invest about $US900 million in production of a yet-to-be-named, seven-passenger SUV, creating 2000 jobs.

Nissan winner lands in Australia

The all-new Nissan QASHQAI, the next generation DUALIS, is now available in Australia, further strengthening the brand’s SUV line-up. The award-winning QASHQAI (we have no idea how it’s pronounced) is one of Nissan’s most successful models, with more than two million sold globally since the previous generation debuted in 2007. The UK-built cross-over vehicle has been a massive sales success and was recently awarded the What Car? Car of the Year 2014 prize. It will be available in four different variants with 2.0L petrol engine and a 1.8L turbo diesel. Prices are expected to start at $28,949

Audi cabriolet arrives

The new Audi A3 Cabriolet has arrived in Australia with all-new design, powerful and ef cient new engines, dynamic quattro drivetrain and a new electric folding roof that retracts in 18 seconds at speeds of up to 50km/h. The stylish new coupe-like design has been modelled from the ground-up and features sporty proportions and strong lines such as the prominent shoulder line that extends along the entire length of the car. The new model is longer, lower and wider than its predecessor. There are variants – 1.4L, 1.8L and 2.0L – with prices starting at $47,300.

Big Plus for Honda

Honda Australia has introduced a limited edition CR-V Plus+ that’s available in two- and four-wheel drive with automatic transmissions and metallic paint. Based on the existing VTi, it has 18-inch alloy wheels, fog lights, front and rear parking sensors and rain-sensing wipers. Prices start at $30,790.

A Merc of meagre thirst

A Mercedes-Benz E 300 BlueTEC HYBRID has travelled the 1968 kilometres from Tangier in North Africa to Goodwood in England without having to refuel – with enough fuel for another 160 kilometres to spare. The car had a very thrifty average consumption of just 3.8 litres of diesel per 100 kilometres. Despite its economy, the Mercedes-Benz E 300 BlueTEC HYBRID’s four-cylinder diesel engine can do 0-100km/h in 7.1 seconds and has a top speed of 242 km/h.

Mazda 2’s new batch

Mazda is releasing the new version of its popular Mazda 2 hatch with a choice of three different engines, dependant on market, including SKYACTIV-G 1.5and 1.3-litre petrol engines or a SKYACTIV-D 1.5-litre diesel engine. The new Mazda2 has a host of improvements in its compact body and KODO design. It is the fourth in Mazda’s line-up of next-generation models that adopts the full range of SKYACTIV Technology.