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By Laura Michell and Xavier Smerdon
Educationissettobecomeamajorstateelection battlefield a er Labor promised $7million to repair Werribee Secondary College if it is elected in November.
e ALP says the money would be used to repairsomeoftheschool’soldandsubstandard buildings a er years of government neglect. Opposition education spokesman James MerlinovisitedWerribeeyesterdaytomakethe funding commitment.
He said if Labor was elected, stage three of theschoolwouldbecompletedandmanyofthe
outdated buildings presently used by students would be knocked down and replaced.
But he would not commit to funding for Tarneit Senior Secondary College and Tarneit P-9, both of which are waiting for money to complete their schools.
e state government would not commit to matching the Werribee college funding promise.
Western Metropolitan Liberal MP Andrew Elsbury said voters should be wary of any promises made by Labor. “Instead of making anotheruncosted,unfundedandundeliverable promise, [Tarneit MP Tim Pallas] should be
explaining why he should be trusted at all,” Mr Elsbury said. “By Mr Pallas’s admission, Labor neglected to provide funding for Werribee Secondary College while in government.”
e commitment comes amid claims that Wyndhamschoolswillmissouton$277million over the next decade following cuts to federal government funding.
Federal Lalor Labor MP Joanne Ryan said schools in the electorate would suffer greatly as the government looked to trim $30 billion from the current budget.
Under Labor’s Gonski reforms, Lalor schools were due to receive additional funding for
students who are disabled, have English as a second language, are newly arrived migrants or come from low-income families.
Ms Ryan said funding had been taken away. “ is community has a young and growing population, meaning we will be the worst-hit area in the country,” Ms Ryan said.
“ e impact of these cuts is very real – every student will get $1000 less support every year. Studentswillmissoutonthesupporttheyneed, including literacy and numeracy programs, sport, music and extra teachers.”
e federal Education Department did not respond before Star Weekly went to print.
More than 25 firefighters spent six hours tackling a hazardous-material incident in Werribee late last month.
Wyndham Vale CFA’s Lieutenant Andrew Ludeman said crews were called to the rear of Presidents Park about 4pm on Sunday, July 26.
He said seven fire trucks were needed to fight the chemical blaze, which began as an illegal rubbish burn-off.
“We didn’t know what was on fire at the
time, but the smoke was definitely blacker than normal,” Mr Ludeman said.
e Environment Protection Authority was called in once unidentified chemicals were discovered and firefighters were instructed to use breathing equipment.
Mr Ludeman said the blaze, which was contained to a relatively small area, could have been a lot worse.
A resident who lives near the site of the fire said she was worried about her family’s
‘‘ We didn’t know what was on fire at the time ’’ - Andrew Ludeman
health. “ ere were huge plumes of smoke all over the place,” the resident, who did not want to be named, said.
“We didn’t know it was anything really dangerous until the firefighters told us that it
By Xavier Smerdon
A Werribee woman has been le traumatised a er her beloved pet dog was killed by a trailbike hoon.
Celina Cassa arrived home from work one night late last month to discover her 15-year-old lhasa apso, Pepper, had been run over by someone speeding along a pedestrian track on a motorbike.
Her partner, Craig Warren, had let Pepper out for a quick walk on the grass by the Werribee River on Friday, July 25, while waiting for Ms Cassa to arrive.
It was then he heard the sound of a motorbike engine and witnessed it run over the family pet.
“Youcouldtellthatsomethinghadhappened because the tune of the engine had changed and he [the rider] started circling Pepper,” Mr Warren said.
e couple took Pepper to a vet, but he had to be put down early the next morning because of his injuries.
Ms Cassa is still searching for answers and says she is living in fear.
“If he’d died of natural causes it would be sad, but it would be OK,” Ms Cassa said.
“What hurt me the most is what he went through, the pain. I don’t want anyone to go through that.”
Ms Cassa, who lives in Quinlan Court, just south of the Heaths Road Bridge, said neighbours had been complaining about motorbike riders for years.
“Pepper was wearing a high-visibility vest at the time, so they would have seen him,” she said. “ ey are so sick of them [the motorbike riders]. If you are walking by the river you can hear them coming and you have to dodge them.”
Leading Senior Constable Lee omson said police were aware of the motorbike hoon problem along Werribee River pedestrian trails.
Anyone with information about illegal motorbike hoons or the incident involving Pepper, is asked to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
was chemicals. It’s pretty scary to think that we could have breathed some of that in.
‘‘I don’t want my kids to get sick just because someone couldn’t be bothered taking their rubbish to the tip. Why should we suffer just because they’re lazy?”
e blaze was extinguished about 10pm.
A Werribee police spokesman said investigations were continuing.
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People living within the 3030 postcode have the largest amount of lost or forgotten superannuation in Victoria, new figures reveal.
According to data released by the Australian Taxation Office, $41,167,038 is sitting unclaimed across 5347 super accounts in Werribee, Point Cook and Werribee South.
e figure is the largest for any postcode in the state.
Postcode3029,whichincludesHoppers Crossing, Tarneit and Truganina, has $33,854,255 in unclaimed super.
Laverton North residents have $202,569 unclaimed, taking the overall figure for Wyndham to more than $75 million.
AssistantcommissionerJohnShepherd said Wyndham’s figures were part of a national trend.
“ ere’s over $6 billion of super sitting in accounts where funds have not been kept up to date with changes to personal details,” Mr Shepherd said.
“It’s easy for this to happen because when people get married or move house, the last thing on their mind is updating their name and address details with a super fund.”
Mr Shepherd said an additional $8billionwassittinginaccountsthathad not received a contribution in five years or more.
“More than 40 per cent of super account holders have more than one account,” he said. “We see many people failing to take advantage of their ability to choose a fund when they start a new job. Instead, they end up opening a new account with a different fund each time they change jobs.”
Details: www.ato.gov.au/superseeker
Xavier Smerdon
Wanted: people with a spare bedroom and an open heart.
e Salvation Army’s Westcare Children’s Services is on the lookout for anyone interested in helping some of the western suburbs’ most vulnerable children.
Recruitment o cer Monika Vukovic said the organisation, which has o ces across the west, has to turn away most requests for foster care because there simply isn’t enough carers on the books.
Westcare provided 187 children and teenagers with support through its 58 carers in 2013.
Ms Vukovic estimates Westcare needs at least another 50 carers to make its caseload manageable.
“With kids, it’s not a one size ts all approach,” Ms Vukovic said. “If they’re not supported now to have their basic needs met and meet their full potential, what will happen in 10, 15 years time when they’re adults?’’
Ms Vukovic said foster care provided parents with time to ‘‘sort out what needs to be sorted’’.
“Part of our role is to make that transition as smooth as possible.”
Ms Vukovic said anyone could become a foster carer, including married couples, singles, gay and lesbian couples and full and part-time workers. “ ere’s no perfect time to be a foster carer,’’ she said. ‘‘You just need to be willing.’’
For more details about becoming a foster carer, phone 9312 3544.
By Laura Michell
Wyndham’s Vietnam veterans will always remember the physical and mental demons they faced when they rst returned from the war.
Which is why local volunteers are taking to thestreetstoraisemoneytohelpyoungsoldiers returning from Iraq and Afghanistan who are experiencing the same problems.
Vietnam Veterans Association Australia Melbourne West sub-branch secretary Ray
Matthew said there had been an increase in the number of younger veterans seeking help.
“ ey are experiencing similar physical, psychological and emotional problems that we experienced on return from Vietnam,” he said.
“We believe it is an important part of our role to assist them with their claims for military compensation through the Department of Veterans A airs and any welfare support they need.”
Volunteers will sell badges and other merchandise this Saturday and Sunday and
on August 16 and 17 at Bunnings in Hoppers Crossing and Altona North, and at Masters in Williams Landing. ey will also be at shopping centres in Werribee, Point Cook, Hoppers Crossing, Manor Lakes and Altona Meadows. Badges cost between $2 and $10. Money raised will fund welfare services for allveteransandallowthegrouptorunactivities for returned soldiers and their partners. A dawn service marking Vietnam Veterans Day will be held at the Werribee cenotaph at 7am on Monday, August 18.
By Laura Michell
A Werribee South company is behind a multi-million-dollar plan to develop an environmentallyfriendlyfarmatAvalonthatis tipped to produce 30,000 tonnes of vegetables a year by 2021.
Duncans Road-based vegetable outfit Fresh Select has joined recycling company Mercer and Stokes, and power generation specialists HRL Developments in Sustainable Farms to create the 371-hectare farm. edevelopment,tobebuiltnearthePrinces Freeway, is expected to create more than 1000
jobs and generate $160 million a year for the local economy.
Sustainable Farms spokesman Barry Dungeysaidthefarmwouldchipandconsume unprocessed timber to produce heating steam and electricity to power up to 60 hectares of hydroponic glasshouses.
He said that once the farm was fully operational, it would be able to produce 120-megawatt hours of energy and process 220,000 tonnes of timber a year.
e farm will be built in six stages over seven years. e first stage is due to be completed by mid-2016, subject to state government and
Wyndham should be bathed in Islamic, Chinese and Hindu festive decorations, a councillor has claimed.
Cr Intaj Khan said he believed that as Wyndham continued to become a more multicultural city, it was time for the council to recognise the religious occasions celebrated by many of its residents.
“We need to become a more modern and 21st century city rather than stay a country town,” Cr Khan said.
“Just like Christmas is celebrated by installing decorations … we should start celebrating more multicultural festivals.
“It would make us a truly multicultural city and more attractive to people who want to move here and invest in Wyndham.”
Cr Khan – who moved to Australia from India in 1988 and describes himself as a “modern Muslim” – said he would urge his
fellowcouncillorstosupportanoticeofmotion to increase funding for decorations in next year’s budget.
He said Eid – the Islamic festival to celebrate the end of Ramadan – Chinese New Year and the Hindu festival of lights, Diwali, should be recognised with public decorations.
“I believe we should follow the City of Melbourne’s model and make Wyndham shine, so it is more welcoming and attractive.”
Wyndham chief executive Kerry ompson said all councillors could nominate projects for consideration in the budget.
“In this year’s budget, $95,000 has been allocated for expenditure on Christmas decorations as the city has not seen any significant investment in decorations for a number of years.”
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‘‘ The consortium is ready to deliver jobs and growth’’
- Barry Dungey
Environment Protection Authority approvals.
Mr Dungey said the first stage would include 10 hectares of glasshouses, an energy centre and recycling plant.
“ e hydroponic glasshouse facility will be based on best-practice design principles now in use in a wide range of similar plants in
Europe, allowing for the production of tonnes of vegetables all year round, with minimum impact to the environment,” he said.
“Our protected cropping technology also allows us to minimise and potentially remove the use of pesticides and reduce the use of resources such as water and fertilisers compared with field-grown produce.”
Mr Dungey has called on the government and EPA to fast-track planning approval for the project. “ e consortium is ready to deliver jobs and economic growth, but we require the planning process for this development to be completed in a timely manner,” he said.
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No nudes is good nudes, writes Kevin Hillier
applaud Wyndham council’s decision to strip residents of their right to air their differences at Campbell Cove beach.
Putyourpantsbackoneveryone.Iamagreat admirer of the human body, but let’s be honest here – some are far more attractive than others. I know I look better in clothes; most of us do. ebeachshouldbeaplacetotakethefamily to enjoy themselves without having to explain certain people’s body parts and dangly bits to a five-year-old.
I have never been nude on a beach so I can’t say whether it’s an exhilarating experience or lets you feel at one with nature. I have no idea. I wear board shorts and have enough trouble keeping sand out of certain delicate areas. en thereistheissueofsunburn.Icanonlyimagine the pain when your bits turn bright red.
When I raised this topic on social media many responders said that while they preferred to wear swimmers themselves, they thought it was only fair that naturists have the right to choose.
ItwassuggestedthatIwasfromabygoneera,
and should get over myself and embrace the feeling of swimming unencumbered.
I was also told of experiences where a couple accidentally went to a nude beach and didn’t know where to look as they rounded a corner to be confronted by a naked 80-year-old.
One response detailed a beach in France where the kiosk had a line drawn down the middle of the aisle. On one side were the clothed customers, on the other side the naked ones.
A long-time naturist was adamant that there are fewer ‘pervy’ people on nude beaches, something that can’t be backed up by facts and figures.
at’s not really the point of this piece. Sunbake nude – in your backyard. Swim unencumbered – in your own pool. Dance naked – in your lounge room.
You can invite people to join you and they have the option to accept or decline. Call me whatever you like, but I say people of
If you have any news or events, let me know at kevin@howdypartnersmedia.co
Help Wyndham celebrate Celebrate Wyndham’s 150th anniversary at a family fun day on Sunday, October 12. Hosted by Wyndham council, the event will include horse and carriage rides, old-fashioned games, entertainment and a heritage walking tour. It’s at the civic centre from 10am-3pm. To take part, email dianna.tiatto@wyndham.vic.gov.au
School girl assaulted Police are appealing for information after a teenage girl was assaulted while walking to school in Tarneit on June 2. The girl was walking along Giselle Grove when a male cyclist groped her from behind about 8.30am. The man is described as of Indian appearance, in his late 30s to early 40s, with medium build, short black hair. He was wearing a black top and pants and had a gold hoop earring in his left ear. Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
Life in the fast lane
A man is planning to retire and live a life of leisure riding his luxury motorbike after buying a division one winning Oz Lotto ticket from Wyndham Village Lotto and News last week. The man, who has not been identified, won $7.5 million in last Saturday’s draw.
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Outdoor diners to butt out Wyndham residents could be unable to light up a cigarette in outdoor dining areas if new legislation is passed by State Parliament. Industry stakeholders will have a chance to have their say on the ban before it is implemented.
By Laura Michell
women at high risk of family violence could be among the first in the state to trial emergency alarms and CCTV cameras in their homes.
e opposition Labor Party has announced that if it wins November’s state election, it will provide women with the cameras and alarms as part of its plan to tackle Victoria’s rising family violence.
Women in immediate danger and unable to call triple-0 will be able to activate the alarms, which will then capture GPS, audio and visual
data that will be live-streamed to a call centre. Police and paramedics will then be notified.
e opposition said the alarms and cameras would be rolled out in a one-year pilot program across four locations which had the state’s highest levels of family violence.
Wyndham could be one of the areas included in the trial, alongside other potential candidates Whittlesea, Geelong, Frankston, Bendigo and Dandenong.
In the 12 months to March 31 this year, Wyndham police recorded 624 instances of family violence, up from 552 the previous year.
e opposition spokeswoman for the
Wyndham’s Britney Penpraze is just 14, yet she’s already doing everything she can to change the world around her.
e Manor Lakes P-12 College student spends much of her spare time volunteering for organisations such as the Salvation Army or Werribee Open Range Zoo.
“I don’t really see it as something that takes up my time; it’s just another hobby,” Britney says.
“I just like helping people and making a difference. I like knowing that I’ve contributed to something and that I’m helping to make a change.”
Britney’s efforts have had her recognised as the ‘young volunteer of the year’ at the Wyndham Community Volunteer Awards.
Along with five other award winners, she was honoured as an important contributor to the community.
What makes her efforts even more amazing is the fact that she has been struggling with an unknown illness for two years.
Britney experiences chronic headaches that sometimes become so strong that she’s unable to attend school.
Since the headaches started, she has missed about 50 per cent of her classes and doctors have been unable to diagnose the nature of her illness.
“I have them all the time, but sometimes they’re worse,” she said. “I’ve just learned to deal with it.”
Her teacher, Tara Hyatt, said Britney was an inspiration to her fellow students.
“With her illness she still manages to excel and that makes her a really good role model in and out of the classroom,” Ms Hyatt said.
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‘‘ Family violence is our shame. It’s a national emergency ’’ – Danielle Green
prevention of family violence, Danielle Green, said the plan would help women at risk from violent men.
“Family violence is our shame. It’s a national emergency,” she said.
“ e system is broken. It doesn’t punish the guilty and it doesn’t save enough lives.”
Opposition leader Daniel Andrews labelled the plan “potentially life-changing to women and children who live in fear and danger every day”.
A spokeswoman for Victoria Police said police wanted to understand the potential benefits and risks associated with the use of alarms and monitored CCTV in homes before the program was rolled out.
“We have concerns about the introduction of a third-party agency – between the victim and a police operator – in any such program andthiswillbeexploredthroughthepilot,”the spokeswoman said.
Ballan Road answers wanted
[Re: Wanted: road for overload, Star Weekly, July 30] As a resident of Manor Lakes, I read the story and began to feel frustration.
Frustration that my trip home would now potentially take longer and the quality of Ballan Road would decline even further due to a further increase in the number of vehicles and, in particular, large trucks during the construction phases.
A number of questions then popped into my head. Why is our council not insisting that developers contribute to improving the infrastructure in surrounding areas before they start building/subdividing?
Why would any developer want to risk negative attention and potentially impact their sales campaigns by having poor access? And why on earth does the council keep approving these developments without any consideration for the existing residents?
Please, can anybody answer these for me?
Frustrated, via web
Wyndham or Wonderland?
Anyone who is excited by what the state government is boasting about doing here must be living in Wonderland, not Wyndham! Here in the real world we are getting more of the same old half-truths as the state and developers proudly deliver more ghettos to Wyndham.
More forced housing developments with thousands of houses but no practical new roads to access the freeway for at least another 10 years.
VicRoads is billions of dollars behind in urgent roadworks.
A growing high rate of unemployment that further lowers our standard of living and increases drug use, youth at risk, mental
health issues, broken families, criminal activity, the number of loan foreclosures, and on it goes. Developers pretending current infrastructure is “at capacity” when it is really far past capacity.
All this while residents and council are struggling just to keep our heads above water and stop our city from self-destructing under the weight of this unbalanced and unwanted expansionism.
This must be stopped!
Michael Young, via web
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Residents’ input to city ‘vision’ Wyndham city will undertake community consultation in the development of a new community plan that will guide the city’s development to 2030. The Wyndham Community Plan will explore the issues, needs and wants of Wyndham residents for the next 15 years and the approach to be taken in response. Details: 9742 0777 Werribee ball tickets go quick Tickets are selling quickly for the Grand Gala Ball at Werribee Mansion celebrating 150 years of Wyndham. Event organiser Heather Marcus said there were very few of $135 tickets left. The ball is on Friday, October 24. Details: 9741 5146
Customers to the fore Wyndham council has adopted a customer service charter. The charter will outline the council’s pledge to provide high-quality service, including the contact service standards a customer can expect when dealing with council and how to provide feedback if the council has not met its service standards. Details: 9742 0777 or visit www.wyndham.vic.gov.au
Wyndham’s stars honoured Seven outstanding Wyndham residents have been recognised by their council for their contributions to the municipality as category winners in the second annual Wyndham Community Volunteer Awards. Rosie Dunne, Anne Marie Dey and Helen Gunn, Margaret Campbell, Frances Overmars, Aimee Lane and Britney Penpraze were honoured with awards in fields ranging from sports and recreation to culture, arts and tourism. Mayor Bob Fairclough congratulated all the recipients and paid tribute to their hard work and dedication.
Point Cook agents excel LJ Hooker Point Cook was awarded the title of the real estate network’s top Victorian/Tasmanian office at a ceremony on Saturday night. It is the first time LJ Hooker Point Cook has won the award, with branch principal Paul Caine labelling it a testament to his team’s commitment to improvement. The Top Office award is judged on the sales and property management activities of offices in the previous 12 months.
Scammers on the phone Police are urging people to beware of taking phone calls from people posing as telecommunications staff. Investigators have been told that victims have answered phone calls only to be told there is an issue with their computer. The caller then asks for details to gain remote access to the victim’s computer. Once the caller has gained access, they then ask the victim to test the new system by using the internet and use “checking their bank account” as an example. The caller is then able to access passwords and account details and ultimately transfer money out of victims’ accounts. A number of victims have been identified throughout Victoria. Details: www.scamwatch.gov.au
By Laura Michell
Police are searching for a Wyndham Vale man following a pursuit in Point Cook last week.
Troy MacGrotty, 27, is wanted for interview in relation to the pursuit in which a car crashed into a pole on Point Cook Road on Wednesday, July 30.
Police also want to speak to Mr MacGrotty about a pursuit in Hoppers Crossing on the
previous night. Investigators believe he may be in the western suburbs. A warrant has been issued for his arrest.
At the time of the pursuit, police thought Mr MacGrotty might have been armed. ey have not ruled out the possibility he has a gun.
Police have already charged a Tarneit woman, 23, with conduct endangering life, evading police, the of a motor vehicle and other offences over the pursuit.
A former Hoppers Crossing resident is out to help women style their wardrobes.
Jess Dempsey has been announced as Werribee Plaza’s fashion ambassador, meaning she will be the face and voice of the plaza’s fashion retailers.
Ms Dempsey, who runs a fashion blog called What Would Karl Do?, hopes her new role will allow her to be an inspiration to other women.
“I want to offer advice and inspiration. If a retailer has an awesome sale or a piece that people need to know about, I’ll be putting that on social media,” she says.
“Sometimes people don’t have a lot of time to visit stores so they want to be able to go out and know exactly what they’re going to buy.
“I want to help the everyday Werribee Plaza shoppers.”
MsDempseyhasalongassociationwiththe plaza, having grown up in Hoppers Crossing. Her first fashion job was at the centre’s Jay Jays store, which she helped open.
Since then, she’s gone on to work in visual merchandising for Hugo Boss and styled actresses from Neighbours for the Logie Awards. She has been writing her fashion blog since 2010.
Ms Dempsey says she’s excited to see the plaza’s new fashion precinct being built as part of the centre’s multimillion-dollar redevelopment.
“I can remember the first time I went to the plaza with my friends,” she says. “We were looking in all the windows and aspiring to work in the stores.
“Now I’m the ‘fashion face’ and it’s something I could only have dreamt about.
“I’m really excited to see the new retailers that come here. I think it will be a great place for fashion lovers from Werribee, Hoppers Crossing and surrounding areas.”
Laura Michell
Fashion ambassador Jess Dempsey wants to help the everday shopper. (Damjan Janevski)
She will face Sunshine Magistrates Court on November 26.
Wednesday’s chase began about 3pm when police spotted a blue Ford Falcon on Saltwater Boulevard.
ey pursued the car for a short time before the situation was judged to be too dangerous to continue. Soon a er, a car matching the suspect vehicle crashed into a pole. A woman was arrested at the scene, but a man who was
also in the car fled, sparking a manhunt. Local police called in the dog squad, air wing and the critical incident response team to help with the search.
Point Cook residents reported seeing police search the area near the Royal Australian Air Force Base and the Point Cook Coastal Park.
Information to Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
By Xavier Smerdon
Hoppers Crossing is the animal collision capital of Wyndham, new figures have reveal.
Statistics released by RACV last week show that last year 15 people in Wyndham were involved in motor vehicle accidents involving animals.
Six were in Hoppers Crossing, four in Werribee, three in Tarneit, while Point Cook and Wyndham Vale had one incident each. e figures are drastically lower than other
western municipalities such as Melton, which had 66 crashes, and Moorabool, which had 94.
RACV received 3641 claims from across Melbourne for cars hitting kangaroos, 245 claims for damage caused by collisions with dogs, and 244 claims following collisions with wombats.
RACV general manager insurance Paul Northey said Wyndham residents still needed to be careful while on the road by slowing down when travelling around bends and over rises.
Manor Lakes residents are being invited to roll up their sleeves and get more involved in their community.
Members of the Wyndham Rotary Club are working to establish a new branch in the growing suburb.
Wyndham Rotary vocational director Max Coster says the club wants to hear from residents interested in being part of the organisation.
“We’ve decided to do this because we realised there was no one from the Wyndham Vale area in our Rotary club,” Mr Coster said.
“It’s very hard for us to service Manor Lakes if we don’t know what’s going on there.”
Mr Coster said Rotary clubs sought to make a difference to people’s lives.
“We basically do good in the world,” he said. “We aim to improve services in the local community, nationally and internationally.”
Mr Coster said all members of the Manor Lakes community would benefit if the area had its own club.
“ ey’ll have someone in their own community, servicing their community,” he said. “When you’ve got a bunch of local people looking out for local issues, it’s a much better situation.
“Also, many people in Manor Lakes might feel isolated at the moment because there’s not enough social infrastructure there.”
For more details, phone 0409 177 461 or email max_coster@live.com.au.
‘‘ You should be cautious if there are warning signs ’’
- Paul Northey
“Youshouldbecautiousiftherearewarning signs advising of wildlife in the area or if you see dead animals on the side of the road,” Mr Northey said.
“Colliding with an animal, whether it’s on
a country highway or an urban road, not only puts you and your family at risk of serious injury, it can also prove very costly.”
Mr Northey said collisions with animals occurred at all hours, but most were at dawn and dusk.
“It’s pleasing to know that many members of the public report injured animals.
“RACV encourages motorists who find sick, orphaned or injured wildlife to call Wildlife Victoria on 1300 094 535 as soon as it’s safe and practicable to do so.”
Last year, the Victorian Government replaced the Fire Services Levy with a fairer system, as recommended by the Victorian Bushfires Royal Commission. Now every property owner contributes a fair share to Victoria’s fire services, not just those with adequate insurance. Eligible pensioners and veterans also receive a $50 concession.
100 per cent of the fire levy goes to support greater funding of the operations of the Country Fire Authority and Metropolitan Fire Brigade. This includes firefighters, staff and volunteers, training, community education, protective clothing, vital lifesaving equipment and more than 1,200 fire stations and 2,300 trucks.
Each year, Victoria’s firefighters attend more than 78,000 incidents, including road accidents and rescues, bush and grass fires, fires in the home, and workplace incidents. It’s a fairer fire levy.
By Laura Michell
Wyndham residents spent more than $10,000 an hour on the city’s poker machines last financial year.
Latest figures from the Victorian Commission for Gambling and Liquor Regulation reveal that Wyndham recorded the state’s seventh-highest expenditure on electronic gaming machines between July 2013 and June this year.
More than $90 million was spent on the city’s 891 machines.
Brimbank recorded the highest ‘spend’, with gamblers parting with $138.5 million.
In Wyndham, poker machine players spent the most money at the Werribee Plaza Tavern ($17.1 million), followed by the Commercial Taverner ($11.9 million).
HealthWest prevention and advocacy co-ordinator James Dunne believes population growth is behind Wyndham’s increase in pokies expenditure.
“ e increase in expenditure is most likely because there are more people in Wyndham to visit gambling venues,” he said.
While the amount of money spent on poker machines in Wyndham increased from $87.8 million in 2012-13, Mr Dunne said spending per person was on the decline.
Eight American high school students are experiencing life in Wyndham.
e students from Estancia High School in Wyndham’s Californian sister city, Costa Mesa, are visiting Hoppers Crossing Secondary College for three weeks.
During the first week of their stay they visited Sovereign Hill and Ballarat Wildlife Park, where they got up close to some kangaroos. ey later visited Hoppers Crossing CFA and Werribee police station.
e students also attended classes at Hoppers Crossing Secondary to get an idea of how Australian schools operate.
Estancia student Alex Adkisson said students at Hoppers Crossing had the chance to study many subjects, including food technology, that weren’t offered at her school.
She was also surprised to find physical
education classes had theory components, and that there weren’t as many tests and exams in Australian schools as there were in America.
Joe Hume said one of the highlights of his trip so far had been seeing kangaroos, while other students listed discovering Tim Tams as an experience to savour.
is week, the American students will travel along the Great Ocean Road. ey also plan to attend an AFL game.
Hoppers Crossing Secondary College assistant principal Keith Halge said this was the fourth year the schools had run an exchange program.
Students from Hoppers Crossing will visit Estancia in January.
Laura Michell
‘‘ This decrease in spending per person is positive ’’ - James Dunne
In 2011-12, adults in Wyndham spent an average of $685 a year on pokies, falling to $626 last financial year.
“ is decrease in spending per person is positive, but because these figures are across the whole Wyndham adult population, we don’t know if the spending has increased or decreased among particular population
groups, or in particular parts of Wyndham,” Mr Dunne said.
“We know that older people, people who are newly arrived in Australia and young men can sometimes be more vulnerable to harm from pokies.”
Mr Dunne said work needed to be done to identify which groups were most vulnerable to problem gambling to reduce Wyndham’s pokies expenditure.
“Working with these groups to identify other recreation activities would be a good place to start. Offering alternative activities will create less reliance on pokies as the only form of entertainment or social connection.”
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By Laura Michell
A Werribee kindergarten teacher will test her physical and mental strength to help make a di erence to the life of a former pupil.
On November 23, Narelle Langenberg will compete in the six-kilometre Run Geelong to raise money for Alex Miller, 5.
Last October, Alex was diagnosed with di use intrinsic pontine glioma (DIPG) – a rare and incurable tumour in the middle of the brain stem that a ects only children.
About three cases are seen by doctors at the Royal Children’s Hospital each year.
Doctors initially told Alex’s parents that she would live for just three to 12 months.
Since her diagnosis, Alex’s family and friends have been on a mission to help her create as many happy memories as possible.
Ms Langenberg said she hoped that by taking part in the run, she could help make a di erence.
“I have never done anything like this before, in terms of the run,” she said. “I was involved in a fund-raising event at Wyndham Vale kindergarten last year for Alex and was inspired to do this as I wanted to raise awareness of DIPG.”
MsLangenbergsaidAlexwasherinspiration for getting through the run.
“She’s such an inspirational and beautiful girl and a ghter,” she said.
“ is is a big challenge for me, but it’s nothing compared to the challenge Alex and her family are facing.
“Above all, I will end the run with a healthy me, having found a way to raise awareness of Alex’s condition and raise money for her family to do wonderful things together.”
To donate, visit www.facebook.com/ theraceforalexoremailmiller539@gmail.com.
By Xavier Smerdon
A Werribee Open Range Zoo keeper has used his skills to “capture” hundreds of wild animals.
When he’s not looking a er the zoo’s African cats, Paul Rushworth is taking photos of the wild birds that also call the zoo home.
Most recently he managed to capture photos of a barn owl family nesting in the zoo’s savannah.
“While barn owls are quite common it’s rare
that we get to see them because they only come out in full darkness,” Mr Rushworth said.
“We spotted at least seven chicks in the hollow of an old tree … we have also noticed nankeen kestrels hanging around that same tree during the day, so it’s a bit like a high-rise hot-seating arrangement.”
A Werribee local, Mr Rushworth is a passionate bird-watcher and photographer, spending many hours filming Wyndham’s abundant bird life.
“Having grown up in the African bush,
I now feel very lucky to live in an area like Wyndham that has such a diverse habitat for birdlife,” he said.
“At Werribee Open Range Zoo more than 170 different species of bird have been sighted, including 130 that we see regularly.”
Mr Rushworth’s skills have led the zoo to trial new overnight bird-watching camps this spring, designed for both new and experienced bird-watchers.
To register interest in future bird-watching camps, email worz@zoo.org.au.
Work and financial obligations are the biggest causes of stress for Australian men and women, according to a new poll.
Lifeline’s seventh annual Stress Poll, released last week, showed that 77 per cent of Australians blame work for their feelings of stress.
is was followed by 72 per cent who blamed managing their finances.
Older respondents stress more about their health, a finding of particular concern for the telephone crisis service.
“Lifeline is concerned about the high levels of stress in our community and it increases every year,” chairman John Brogden said.
“If stress lasts a long time or overwhelms our ability to cope, it can have a detrimental effect on our health, well-beingandgeneralenjoymentoflife.”
Calls to the crisis line surged to 77,107 in June, compared to 75,209 in May.
A Lifeline spokeswoman said suicide was specifically mentioned in 21,847 of the calls made in June, compared to 21,058 in May.
e Australian Bureau of Statistics releases its annual data on suicide deaths every March.
An analysis of the most recent figures, those for 2011, show there were 158 suicides in the Medicare Local Area of Macedon Ranges and north-west Melbourne, which includes Brimbank. e figure was above the state average.
Lexi Cottee
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By Lexi Cottee
Dale Toskovski had a broad grin a er being sworn in as a prison o cer at a graduation ceremony at the Metropolitan Remand Centre last week.
“ ere are so many di erent avenues within a prison; there’s security, event management, the dog squad,” he says.
e Altona Meadows resident says his new profession is ideal as it will allow him to pursue two areas that interest him: law enforcement and animals.
Mr Toskovski bathed dogs to pay the bills while he studied for an advanced diploma of justice at RMIT University.
‘‘ There’s been very strong interest from potential recruits ’’ - Len Norman
A former lecturer and Pentridge prison warden inspired Mr Toskovski, 23, to join the police force, but a recent Corrections Victoria radio advertisement motivated him to consider working in one of Victoria’s prisons. He was one of 30 new prison recruits to be sworn in at the remand centre in Ravenhall last Tuesday and one of 300 recruits who have graduated across Victoria’s prison system this year.
e Ravenhall centre is undergoing a 200-bed expansion, with the rst 100 beds to open in the next few months.
Corrections Victoria is also expanding its workforce and began a recruitment drive on June 29.
e Metropolitan Remand Centre’s general manager, Len Norman, said Corrections
Victoria was recruiting to ll 750 new prison and community corrections o cer roles over the next 12 months.
“ ere has been very strong interest from potential recruits across the state, including a record number of attendees (260) at a recent corrections careers information session in the Geelong area,” Mr Norman said.
He said almost 1500 new prison beds had opened across Victoria since the start of 2011,
with more than 2600 still to open, including a new medium-security prison at Ravenhall in Melbourne’s west.
New prison o cer Leonie Uit den Bogaard, also 23, said she’s looking forward to a career she can be proud of.
Asked whether she’s concerned about being a female in a male-dominated profession, she indicates quickly that she isn’t. “It’s not as intimidating as you think.”
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A new prison is a step closer to being built in Melbourne’s west, with the state government selecting a company to construct the correctional facility.
Corrections Minister Edward O’Donohue said the GEO Consortium –which comprises GEO Group Australia, John Holland, Honeywell and Capella Capital – had been chosen to build the 1000-bed prison at Ravenhall.
Mr O’Donohue said he was con dent the consortium would deliver a “modern, innovative facility”.
“ is project will … drive a stronger justice system by helping to ease demand on the state’s corrections system,” he said. “It also represents a much-needed investment in mental health services and will more than double the number of specialist beds available to prisoners with mental health issues.”
Construction of the medium-security prison is expected to create more than 650 jobs. Once open, the prison will provide 600 jobs.
As part of their building contract, the GEO Consortium will be required to source at least 85 per cent of the materials and services used to build the prison locally.
e prison will be built next to the Metropolitan Remand Centre at Truganina. Construction is expected to start next year.
Laura Michell
Richard Dove loves the multiculturism of our city, writes Rebecca Miller
For Werribee Police’s multi-cultural liaison o cer, Richard Dove, all roads lead back to Werribee. “My grandparents were from Werribee and I’ve always had family living there so I will forever feel a strong connection to the community,” he says.
What’s your connection to the local community?
I was born at the old Werribee Hospital. I’ve been the multicultural liaison o cer at Werribee police station for nine years but have been in the force for 24 years. I work with locals to build relationships between migrant communities and the police. In a lot of countries, police are seen in a negative light and to be feared. Settlement in Australia is about building a connection for help so that migrants have someone to turn to. I go on camps with refugee families who have moved toWyndhamandhavealwaysenjoyedworking with the community as it allows me to make a positive di erence. I get invited to Australian citizenship ceremonies and I’m guest speaker at many. I’m also involved with Wyndham Community Education Centre, New Hope Foundation, AMES, the Victorian Cooperative on Children’s Services for Ethnic Groups (VICSEG) and Wyndham council.
What’syourfavouriteeateryandplacetoget co ee?
I only go to Ja a. I get a co ee there every morning and lunch. e menu is diverse, from Vietnamese soup to toasted sandwiches, and the owners are lovely.
Howdoyouspendyourdowntime?
I enjoy walking along Werribee River and
looking at the redgums. ose trees represent the Aboriginal heritage and pre-colonisation.
What would you change about your neighbourhood? Not a fan of urban sprawl; I wouldn’t like to see Wyndham become too big. e area needs better roads for less tra c congestion.
Whatwouldyounotchange?
e cultural diversity. e sculptures in Watton Street and art exhibits at the cultural centre.
Shareanembarrassingmoment I went to an event (as part of my role as multi-cultural liaison o cer) for Lebanese people celebrating 25 years of independence and Wyndham residents were attending. When I arrived at the event my name wasn’t on the list so a name tag was made for me. I went inside and looked around for someone I knew then realised I was in the wrong function room. It was a large venue with multiple functions on but I soon found where I was meant to be.
It may come as a surprise that when you enter the grounds at Wyndham Central College many of the students may greet you with a friendly “Hola!”.
The school already runs Spanish language classes from Year 7 to Year 9 and from next year will look to begin a full-immersion program in Year 7 and Year 8 where students will experience language immersion within their curriculum.
Spanish teacher Alex De-Leon says students have shown enthusiasm towards learning about the culture and history of Spain and Latin American which has been a main driver for the success of the planned implementation of the program for 2015.
“As teachers, we try and make learning Spanish as interesting and engaging as we can to provide a good blend of academic interactive curriculum. We are pleased with the amount of interest shown in the Spanish Immersion program for next year.
The staff involved in this program plan to deliver at least 30 % of their lesson in Spanish. The subjects on offer for the Immersion program are Mathematics, Science, Humanities and Physical Education and Spanish Language.
The Spanish Immersion Program is a select entry program and students will be required to complete an examination and take part in an interview process to be successful.
Having a second language is always an advantage and most of the students that are interested in this program are keen learners’ have ambitions to go on and study at university. Having a second language has its advantages will assist them in developing their career further locally and internationally. To promote interest in the 2015 Year 7 Spanish course, De-Leon has organised mini expos and worked extensively with primary schools in the area that enrol into Wyndham Central College.
The Spanish Immersion program will now also provide bigger opportunities to our students and staff due to our College developing a sister school relationship with “Gredos San Diego College’ in Buitrago, Spain. Principal Julie Myers says staff are committed to delivering a rigorous and challenging curriculum whilst the provision of $16m through State
budget and DEEWR for the whole school master plan will provide the outstanding teaching and learning facilities that our students deserve.
Wyndham Central College, 101 Shaws Road, Werribee. Inquiries: 9741 4911 or www.wyndhamcentralsc.vic.edu.au.
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Wyndham’s warrior cyclists are on a mission to help find a cure for cancer.
Noel Moody, Nick Petersen, Adam Jordan, Peter Wood (pictured above) have signed up to take part in the Ride to Conquer Cancer later this year to raise money for the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre.
eir team, Woody’s Warriors, will ride 200 kilometres from Melbourne to the Mornington Peninsula on October 25 and 26. For some in the group, which also includes Antonio Ricchetti and Chris Smith, this year is the third time they have tackled the Ride to Conquer Cancer.
• 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
Mr Petersen said team members ranged in age from their early 20s to early 50s and they hoped to raise $25,000.
“ e aim is to raise as much money and awareness for all of the great work that is done at the Peter MacCallum centre,” Mr Petersen said, e team will host a trivia night on Saturday, August 23, to kickstart their fund-raising. It will be held at Hoppers Crossing Sports Club, Hogans Road, from 7.30pm. Tickets cost $20. Inquiries: 0419 535 961.
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.
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By Xavier Smerdon
It will be lights, camera, action for three Wyndham film buffs when they attempt to make it big in the movie industry.
Henry Torres and Clyde Boraine, of Point Cook, and Josh Howlett, of Werribee, are writing, directing and starring in a Wyndham-based feature film.
Before e Night Ends was thought up by Torres and follows his character’s love affair with a stunning fellow school student. e love interest just happens to be played by Tahan Lew-Fatt, of Big Brother fame.
As well as playing a major role in the film, Howlett will also be a co-producer.
Fresh from arriving home from Los Angeles where he is getting ready to film his own movie, a basketball tale called Final Four, Howlett told Star Weekly that his latest creation would bring something fresh to the Australian film scene.
“No one ever does fun Australian films any more,” Howlett said.
“We were sitting around and thought that it had been a long time since someone made a good fun movie like e Castle
“When we were over in America, everyone kept saying how much fun it is to party in
Australia, so we decided to make an Australian party film.”
e movie is the latest for Howlett, who says he couldn’t believe his luck.
“It’s a dream come true. It’s kind of like I’ve been asleep for 20-something-years and suddenly I’ve woken up and realised what I want to do. Even on low days I have to remind myself of where I am; it’s just amazing.”
Howlett said there would be opportunities for Wyndham residents to appear as extras in Before e Night Ends
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Kool Kidz Tarneit, long daycare is opening in early October and the countdown has begun for the owner/operator Sam Johnson. How is Kool Kidz different?
Kool Kidz prides itself on ‘quality’ child care for children. Sam “As a teacher for over 12 years, my daughters have attended child-care and I’ve seen what works in child care and what doesn’t . This has driven my passion to build and operate a service which values parent’s ideas and feedback, as well as integrates itself into the local community and the multicultural melting pot that is Tarneit”.
The service has 7 exciting rooms, each of these will be filled with an array of both educational and fun resources, and will be staffed with above expected educator to child ratios. Each indoor space opens up to the outdoor space, which combines the highest quality play equipment with rich natural landscaping where children can play, explore and let their imaginations grow. This includes dry river beds, sand pits, flower beds and vegetable patches.
Safety is Sam’s number one concern, therefore to guarantee both children and staff are safe at all times, finger print technology is installed ensuring access to the service is restricted only to those authorised. “Ensuring the children are safe and secure is our primary concern, this technology prevents unapproved individuals entering the facility, and will provide peace of mind to parents who are entrusting their children with us”.
Kool Kidz menus will be created by an experienced local cook, which will reflect the extensive range of cultures in the local area, satisfying all dietary and nutritional requirements. A key aspect of the service is the dining room facility which will develop children’s table etiquette and manners.
Finally Sam’s experience and passion for 21st Century learning has led to Kool Kidz introducing the latest educational technology. For example children over 3, will have access to a bank of IPad’s loaded with educational and fun apps as well as a ‘smart board’ to support learning and educational programming within the service, getting the children ready for 21st century schooling.
For inquiries please contact Sam on 0407168018, or samj@koolkidzchildcare.com.au, or for further information go to www.koolkidzchildcare.com.au/tarneit. Open Monday-Friday 06.30-18.30.
Photographer Damjan Janevski meets some of the special deliveries at Werribee Mercy
Laura Michell looks back through the pages of Star Weekly’s predecessor, the Werribee Banner
40 years ago August 7, 1974
Female squash players have formed a union and are going on strike until the management of Werribee Squash Centre meets their demands for better conditions and incentives. ings reached a head last ursday when police were called to the centre a er union members picketed the centre at Manly Street, Werribee, in an effort to prevent non-union players from entering the building.
30 years ago
August 8, 1984
e future of Werribee South as a market garden area is assured following a recent meeting at the civic centre. e assurance came a er some market gardeners said they would rather sell out to real estate developers than pay expected increases in water rates. e increases would be to pay for the replacement of the irrigation channels with an $11 million pipeline.
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20 years ago
August 3, 1994
e future of Werribee VFA club at Chirnside Park is at risk because the club has failed to meet promised financial commitments to Werribee council. Documents obtained under the Freedom of Information Act demonstrate that despite generous assistance from the council, the club has repeatedly failed to repay its debts to the City of Werribee.
10 years ago
August 4, 2004
e countdown has begun for Victoria Police and the state government, who have less than a month to deliver an extra 30 officers to Werribee police station or face a public demonstration. A 200-strong crowd, including residents, business and community leaders gathered at Wyndham Cultural Centre last Wednesday to support Werribee’s police, many of whom walked off the job to protest against a staff shortage at the Princes Highway station.
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e cruise ship drops anchor in Corio Bay.
A few hours later it’s off on the next leg of its journey–andhowyouwishyouwereonboard.
Come this summer you could be. One of the world’s youngest cruise lines, Portuscale Cruises, will operate one of its most historic vessels from Geelong from February next year.
e Funchal began her career as the Portuguese presidential yacht in 1961. is sleek, classic vessel, which was rebuilt last year, will use Geelong as its base for its first season in Australian waters in February and March next year.
“We’re focusing our inaugural season on Tasmania and Bass Strait, and there will also be two three-night cruises between Newcastle and Geelong and vice versa,” Portuscale Cruises Oceania project manager Rosalea Ryan says.
“Scale and personality are the reasons we chose Geelong because it is an excellent fit size-wise, and from a maritime heritage perspective with a smaller classic vessel.”
Ryan says using Geelong as a home port means passengers will also be able to fly into Avalon from Sydney.
“Both the City of Greater Geelong and Geelong Port have far exceeded anything we could possibly have hoped for in terms of support,” she says.
“We would like to think that, in return, our commitment to an ongoing presence in Geelong will help the city’s push for state government funding to develop a permanent dedicated cruise pier.”
e deal will mean Geelong is Australia’s only regional centre to be a base for a cruise ship.
“We have started promoting our first Australasian season in Europe and are highlighting Geelong as a leisure and commercial destination,” Ryan says.
“We see ourselves as being part of Geelong for many seasons to come.”
With almost one crew member for every two guests, the Funchal offers an intimate and comfortable experience. It has 241 cabins on six decks. ere are also five bar-lounges on board, two restaurants, a pool, gym facilities, live entertainment and movies.
Portuscale’s Down Under cruises include a five-night Island Escape to Kangaroo Island.
e three-night Bass Strait tour travels to Burnie in Tasmania, before heading back to Portland, the site of the colony of Victoria’s first permanent settlement.
e Tassie Explorer cruise, a week-long circumnavigation of Tasmania, includes a shore excursion to explore Cradle Mountain National Park and coastal drawcards such as Launceston and Stanley, Mount Wellington and Hobart’s acclaimed Mona art gallery.
“We’re encouraging passengers to build at least one extra night into their time in Geelong to make the most of the world-class hospitality and attractions in the area,” Ryan says.
e company is considering expanding its southern hemisphere season to six months. at would mean more departures from Geelong. Portuscale Cruises is planning information nights in Geelong. For more details visit www.portuscalecruises.com.au
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Over two years ago a friend nagged me for months to try Bikram yoga, I told her she was crazy and there was no way I could do yoga in a hot room. Well haven’t I surprised myself! I now enjoy the sweaty challenge and the peaceful feeling after class. I feel stronger in my mind and body as it has taught me to not be so hard on myself – each day is different. Overall, Bikram yoga makes me feel balanced.
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FB: How would you rate your cooking skills?
LB: Pretty average, at best. Being an Italian, I’ve probably relied on my mum’s cooking far too much to be any good at it myself!
FB: What is your signature dish?
LB: Good old spaghetti bolognaise.
FB: If you could only have one more meal, what would it be?
LB: If I could fit it all in, I’d go for a serving of fresh garlic bread to start, followed by a large wood-fired margherita pizza, then a juicy mediumrare porterhouse steak drenched in mushroom sauce (with mashed potato and vegies on the side), and finally a nice chicken schnitzel burger with lettuce, cheese and mayonnaise. For dessert, I’d have each of a sticky date pudding, lemon cheesecake and chocolate mousse.
FB: What is your favourite food?
LB: Hard to pick one, but I’ll go with margherita pizza.
FB: What is your favourite drink?
LB: Coca-Cola.
FB: Which five people would you most like to invite to dinner?
LB: Robert De Niro, Joe Pesci, James Gandolfini, Eva Mendes and Ana Ivanovic.
FB: Do you have a kitchen tip for us?
LB: When you purchase new crockery and cutlery, always give it a good wash before using it for the first time. My mum taught me that – and she’s the best!
When you do shift work as I do, the 3am alarm and subsequent trek from bed to bathroom – in the dead of winter – is like trekking across Antarctic ice. It’s cold, it’s harsh … and it makes me and my newsroom colleagues feel thoroughly miserable. So this year, to lift our spirits, we decided a Christmas in July celebration in the office was in order.
Each of us brought a festive dish to work. We had festive fritters, chocolate and honeycomb fudge, chocolate croissants, muffins and truffles … but the real show stopper was the Nutella cheesecake whipped up by Krystal. Magnificent it was – all creamy, chocolatey and studded with toasted hazelnuts. The best part, she said, was that it was so easy to make. There are several recipes doing the rounds, but you can’t go past the one Krystal used, courtesy Nigella Lawson in her cookbook Nigellissima: Instant Italian Inspiration
250g digestive biscuits
75g soft butter
1 x 400g jar of Nutella, at room temperature
100g chopped toasted hazelnuts
500g cream cheese, at room temperature 60g sifted icing sugar
Break the biscuits into the bowl of a processor, add the butter and a 15ml tablespoon of Nutella. Blitz until it starts to clump. Add 3 tablespoons of the hazelnuts and continue to pulse until mixture is damp and sandy.
Tip into a round springform pan and press into the base. Place in the fridge to chill. Beat the cream cheese and icing sugar until smooth and then add the remaining Nutella to the cream cheese mixture. Continue beating until combined. Carefully smooth the Nutella mixture over the base. Scatter the remaining chopped hazelnuts on top and chill until firm. Serve straight from the fridge for best results.
Do you have Nutella recipes to share? Email me at sarah@howdypartnersmedia.com.au
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On the Menu: Creamy Fettuccine with Chicken and Leeks, Seafood Risotto and Tiramisu.
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On the Menu: Potato and Caramelised Onion Frittata, Veal Scallopini with Lemon and Capers and Minestrone Soup.
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Dining at Point Cook Town Centre
Time to discover dining at Point Cook Town Centre
• Cocochine (Chinese, Yum Cha)
• Cyclo de Saigon
• Grill’d
• Gypsy Road
• Nando’s
• Outback Jacks
• Priya Indian Restaurant
• Vivere Italian Restaurant
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!
WANT YOUR EVENT LISTED? Community Calendar is made available free of charge to not-for-profit organisations to keep the public informed of special events and activities. Send item details to Star Weekly Community Calendar, 12 Howes Street, Airport West, or email to communitycalendar@starweekly.com.au. Deadline for copy and announcements is noon Tuesday.
Children’s market
Buy home-made treasures, toys, clothes, books, prams and more at the Bumble Bee Baby and Children’s Market. The market is at the Italian Sports Club of Werribee, 601 Heaths Road, Werribee from 10am this Sunday. Entry is $2 for adults.
Ԃ www.thebumblebees.com.au
Spice it up
Join one of several cooking groups including an evening Indian cooking class at Iramoo Community Centre, 84 Honour Avenue, Wyndham Vale, from this Thursday.
Ԃ 8742 3688
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. Open daily 10am-5pm.
Ԃ www.zoo.org.au
Woolly good fun
Learn the ins and outs of yarn bombing at Tarneit Community Learning Centre from 3-5.30pm on Saturday, August 16.
Ԃ 8734 6000
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 seminar on Saturday, August 23. The free event is at Hobsons Bay Civic Centre in
Blogging basics
If you’re keen to join the blogosphere with your own commentary, online journal or business promotion, head to Wyndham Vale Community Centre, 84 Honour Avenue, Wyndham Vale, on Saturday, August 23. Learn the basics of blogging, the bloggers’ code of conduct, how to craft engaging content and more from 2-3.30pm. Cost: $5.
Ԃ 8734 6000
Altona from 9.45am-2.30pm.
Ԃ 9315 9464
Anger management
Laverton Community Centre and Neighbourhood House will run anger management, self-esteem and assertion courses from Tuesday, August 12.
Ԃ 8368 0177
The Western Melbourne Men’s Chorus holds rehearsals at St James The Apostle School’s youth shed, at 330 Derrimut Road, Hoppers Crossing, from 7-9.30pm on Tuesdays. Chris Daria is musical director of the Men’s Chorus, which was formed in February this year.
Ԃ 0400 414 215
The Home Energy Check Up (HEC) is a hands-on home energy assessment delivered by a trained assessor. It’s a full assessment of the key areas affecting energy use in the home including the fabric of the building, appliances, and energy-use behaviour. Upon completion of the HEC, the customer is emailed a personalised report that provides relevant recommendations and helps with ‘taking the next step’. More details: www. aglsmarterliving.com.au/homeenergy-check-up. Enter now for a chance to win an assessment. Three are up for grabs, each valued at $69. To enter, visit winthisnow.com.au and follow the prompts. Entries close on Sunday, August 10 at 11.59pm and will be drawn next day at 10am (AEST), 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.
With incredible driveaway deals across a huge range of Volkswagen models, there’s never been a better time to visit Werribee Volkswagen. Stock is strickly limited, so hurry in today for a test drive.
NAME: Coop
AGE: 2 years
SEX: Male
BREED: Great dane cross American bulldog
With Dr Kristi of Hoppers Crossing Vet Clinic and Hospital
LOCATION: RSPCA Burwood East
Meet Coop, who is outgoing and full of personality. If you’re patient with Coop, he’ll reward you with endless affection. Coop would love to find a home with someone who’s around a lot.
While Coop is a gentle giant, he’s a young dog with energy to burn and needs some training to help contain his excitement. He may be happy living with a friendly desexed female dog but not with small animals.
NAME: Jasper AGE: 1 year
SEX: Male
BREED: Domestic medium hair
LOCATION: Pets Place Epping
Meet Jasper, a very sweet and snuggly young boy. Jasper has a beautiful tabby coat that will require regular brushing to keep it in tip-top condition. Jasper may be happy living with another friendly cat.
Dental disease is one of the most common health problems diagnosed among our pets.
During August, the RSPCA is promoting Pet Dental Month to help pet owners take an active role in keeping pet teeth and gums healthy. Here is some information and tips to help you take a more active role in your pet’s dental health:
• Oral disease in pets starts with a build-up of bacteria that can cause plaque. As a bacterium grows in the plaque, the plaque turns to tartar.
• An appropriate diet designed to remove plaque and tartar or to prevent the formation of tartar should be part of your pet’s dental health plan.
• Common signs of periodontal disease include bad breath, painful mouth, difficulty eating or reduced appetite, teeth loss, pawing and rubbing of the mouth, bleeding gums, yellow or brown tartar build-up on teeth and increased drooling or dribbling.
• If left untreated, periodontitis can lead to tooth loss and cause damage to other organs, such as heart, liver and kidneys, or lead to other serious health problems.
• Broken teeth are a common problem among outdoor dogs. Aggressive chewing on hard objects is a primary cause of broken teeth.
• All pets should have regular dental check-ups and teeth scaling if required.
• Make a regular appointment with your local veterinarian or at RSPCA Vet Clinics to ensure your best friend keeps on smiling!
At our clinic, we regularly see a range of very cute pocket pets, including rabbits. Rabbits are great family pets that are most suited to responsible older children or adults as owners to avoid the risks of injury. Your veterinarian can provide information on the benefits of de-sexing both male and female rabbits to prevent disease and behavioural problems. Pictured are Thumper and Costa, two male rabbits belonging to different owners who were desexed at our clinic. It’s important to feed
rabbits a diet of mainly grass hay and certain fresh vegetables, with occasional pellets and treats. Rabbit-friendly parasite controls can be sourced from your vet clinic. Covering your rabbit hutch with mosquito-proof netting is important to protect rabbits from the virus myxomatosis. Rabbits are very susceptible to extremes of temperature and should always be kept inside on very hot or very cold days and have protected and well-insulated hutches.
With a great use of colour inside and out, this beautifully presented house has plenty of room for a large family to kick back in style and comfort. Behind the secluded frontage with low-maintenance landscaped gardens, the residence has a smart oor plan with a spacious meals-family area and light- lled lounge and rumpus rooms. The kitchen, with ample storage and stainless-steel appliances, has brightly painted yellow walls that extend to the main living areas. The bedrooms each have vibrant painted feature walls. The main bedroom has an en suite and walk-in wardrobe, and the others share a bathroom. There’s also an open study. A large timber deck under a pergola houses a seven-seat spa to guarantee summertime fun. Further features are ducted heating, evaporative cooling, 15 solar panels, a cubby house and synthetic turf. The property’s close to Wyndham Vale Primary School, shops and sports facilities.
WERRIBEE 51 Church Street, 3030
Harcourts Wyndham City: 9741 8800 Price: $459,000 – $479,000 Private
Character- lled and attractive, this newly updated residence has period features such as decorative skirtings and cornices, ceiling rosettes and picture rails. The immaculate interior includes a light- lled lounge room with original oorboards. The kitchen is large and includes ample storage and bench space, stainless-steel appliances and tiled splashbacks. The main bedroom has a built-in wardrobe and en suite. Two other bedrooms have robes and share a tiled bathroom and separate toilet. In the backyard, there’s a deck under a pergola set amid lovely gardens. Further perks include skylights, high ceilings, window shutters, Italian porcelain tiles, ducted heating and three split-systems. Double carport and double garage have rear right-of-way access. The property is within walking distance of primary and secondary schools, cafes, restaurants and the train station.
In a quiet pocket just a stone’s throw from Manor Lakes shopping centre and primary schools, this surprisingly large house is not only buffed to a turn but has so much zoned living space it verges on greedy (but in a good way). The interior’s decor is all about neutral tones, juxtaposed with grey carpet, streamlined roller blinds, soft-olive and plum feature walls and splashes of black found in bathroom benchtops and kitchen appliances. And outdoor spaces are well designed, seriously low upkeep and fantastic for summertime fun.
The tiled entry hall has, to the right, an open, carpeted lounge room/adult retreat, next to which is the main bedroom with ceiling fan, walk-in robe and en suite with semi-recessed circular vanity basin. Three more bedrooms with ceiling fans and robes,
main bathroom and separate toilet are down another hallway at the back.
Next is the family hub, comprising a big family-meals zone where cavity walls provide glimpses of a part-tiled, part-carpeted rumpus room which has open display shelves along a feature wall. The skylit kitchen has latte-toned benchtops, an island brekky bar, two-door pantry, microwave nook, Bosch dishwasher and an upmarket Belling cooking range with gas burners and three oven compartments. The rumpus room opens to a pitched-roof pergola above a timber deck; sheltered by cafe blinds, it has a hooded copper replace, wall-mounted TV and a rustic bar topped with polished, rough-hewn timber. A walkway constructed of sleepers leads from here to a solar-heated salt pool encircled
by sealed aggregate and secured by a glass fence; an outdoor shower is a treat.
Synthetic lawns provide other sitting/ play areas, fences are screened by brush matting or pittosporums, and a timber cubby house is perched in a large, mulched area. The property has gas ducted heating, two split-systems, air-conditioner, 16 solar panels (3kW), two water tanks of about 5500-litre capacity, a side driveway to a Colorbond double garage with attached storage shed, an integrated double garage and a side gate for caravan/boat access. This ultra-neat property will attract many admirers and is more than ready for new owners.
Harcourts Wyndham City 175A Watton Street Werribee 03 9741 9000
To Impress The Most Meticulous Of Buyers
Immerse yourself in the prestige of Arndell Park Estate in this luxurious 42sq Victorian styled, designed home on approx 1009m2. As you wander through the front entrance you catch the fragrance of the established rose lined, paved path.This home must be inspected, too many features to list them all.
This home is minutes from the freeway, Tarneit Shopping Centre, train station and within walking distance to schools, playgrounds and childcare facilities.
For Sale $859,000
View www.harcourts.com.au/VWC4924
Michelle Chick & Nicole Occhibove
M 0416 007 949 M 0438 578 275
This immaculately presented family home has all the hallmarks of wonderful memories and future possibilities as you catch the fragrance of the established rose lined paved path. Located within minutes to Bluestone Green Shopping precinct, a short drive to the Werribee Plaza, close to a selection of schools, train station, parklands and with close freeway access.
For Sale Price by Negotiation $399,000 - $429,000 View www.harcourts.com.au/VWC4976
Michelle Chick & Nicole Occhibove
M 0416 007 949 M 0438 578 275
E michelle.chick@harcourts.com.au E nicole.o@harcourts.com.au
Harcourts Wyndham City
Little Attention .... Great For First Home Buyer Or Invest
662sqms of land (approx)is this 5 bedroom home with bungalow, Two spacious separate living and meals area with ceiling fans, Structurally sound, set on a slab this only needs a little attention to show its full potential, Built in robes to 3 bedrooms, ducted heating, air conditioning, carport & side access, Step outside to lovely pergola, low maintenance gardens & ample remaining backyard.
For Sale $299,000 View www.harcourts.com.au/VWC4972
Open Saturday 10.00 - 10.30am
Michelle Chick & Nicole Occhibove
M 0416 007 949 M 0438 578 275
E michelle.chick@harcourts.com.au
Harcourts Wyndham City
719sqms
Open 1.30pm–2.00pm
HoppersCrossing
13WilliamWright Wynd
WHENLOCATIONMATTERS
3largebrm’sWIR&ensuitein master,largeloungedining room, spaciouskitchenmeals&family room solidVictoriantimberfloors,self cleaning oven,lowmaintenancegardens, evaporatedcoolingandcentral heating, AlarmSystem,SolarPanelelectricity (save onpowerbills)
3 A 2 B 2 D
ForSale: $379,000
Robert FabrettoP: 97486333 M: 0418377535 E: robert@benlor.com.au
HoppersCrossing
48BellbridgeDrive
Thisiscertainlyoneofthefinestinthe area
3brm’s,masterwithWIR&ensuite, Solidtimberkitchen,spaciousfamily &meals,separatesunkenlounge, cathedralceilings,brick featured walls, cedarlining,Alarm,Centralheating& cooling,sunblindsspa,openfireplace, 5.5x8mgarage,doublecarport.
3 A 2 B 2 D
ForSale: $339,000-$349,000
Riobert FabrettoP: 97486333 M: 0418377535 E: robert@benlor.com.au
1.00pm–1.30pm
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
WyndhamGreen
3ElmCourt
Atreasurein WyndhamGreen!
3bedroomsallwithBIR,masterwith WIR,large2waybathroom,openmeals andkitchenarea,fullydeckedoutdoor entertainingarea.Doublegaragew/ internalaccess,heating&coolingand qualityfixtureandfittings roundoffthis greathome.
3 A 1 B 2 D
ForSale: $349,000-$359,000
RickMasseseP: 97486333 M: 0405243641 E: rick@benlor.com.au
Open 1.00pm–1.30pm
Truganina
Unit1/27RedrobinRd
GreatLocation To InvestIn
Withinashortdrivetothefreeway, this 3BRMduplexcomprisesof,spacious familymealskitchenarea,WIR’stoen suitetomasterbedroom,9Ft ceilings, withs/s appliances,splitcooling,central heatingand remotecontrol rollerdoor currentlyleasedat$1257pw
3 A 2 B 1 D
ForSale: $315,000-
Robert FabrettoP: 97486333 M: 018377535 E: robert@benlor.com.au
Werribee
2ColaradoClose ALittlebeautyinaripperlocation Positionedclosetoschools,shopsand witheasyaccesstopublictransport make’sthishomeso appealing.Ithas 3bedroomsallwithBuiltin robes, separatemealsandloungeareas,large carportwithgreatsizebackyardin quitelocation,includesfloorboards, heatingandcooling.
3 A 1 B 3 D
ForSale: $275,000-$289,000
RickMasseseP: 97486333 M: 0405243641 E: rick@benlor.com.au
Werribee
62A&BRiverside Ave
WAREHOUSEWITHDUALINCOME
Idealinvestment, returning$33,000 plusoutgoings. Dividedinto2warehousesof250sqm approx.eachindividuallytenanted. EachwarehousehasOffice/Toilet/ Mezzanine. Own rollerdoorandentrance. Ampleparking/fullygatedproperty.
0 A 0 B 0 D
ForSale: $459,000
RickMasseseP: 97486333 M: 0405243641 E: rick@benlor.com.au
Tarniet
Units1,2,3/37GreenleafCircuit
Positioned Perfectly3tochoosefrom Nearcompletionandwithinwalking distancetoSchools,ShoppingCentre andPublictransportthis2brm’splus openstudypropertyisinagreat location.Allhave BIR,Openplan kitchen, gashotplate, ovenanddishwasher, ductedheating,alarmsystem
3 A 2 B 1 D
ForSale: $289,000
RickMasseseP: 97486333
M: 0405243641 E: rick@benlor.com.au
277HeathsRd,Werribee (Opposite WerribeePlaza)
Set in one of Wyndham’s most sought after precincts, “South of Synnot”, this illustrious family residence is now available for its next lucky owner. Architecturally designed & crafted from an array of fine materials, these fastidious owners have set about creating the perfect blend of location, size & quality combined to create this gorgeous luxury home. You are welcomed by a stunning entrance entailing Italian porcelain flooring that extends throughout most of the lower level, there is also an enclosable home theatre room complete with BI bar, integrated surround speakers & chic select timber flooring. The study is perfect for that home office. The central kitchen is not only huge by design, but also features solid Tas Oak construction topped with combination Jarrah & granite bench tops, while also entailing high quality appliances & a WI pantry. Adjoining is a large separate meals & massive family room. The rich solid timber staircase leads to an open first floor lavished with solid Blackbutt timber flooring where a large rumpus room features. The master bedroom entails a full spa ensuite & WIRs while also offering a private balcony. Ducted heating & refrigerated cooling keep things cosy all year round. Entertain all year round in comfort from the exquisite alfresco with its merbau decked flooring & combination deck & rendered masonry partitions whilst also offering custom weather blinds & a BI BBQ & burner. Also an oversized double garage & private gated rear access perfect for that caravan or boat. Set close to the Wyndham CBD, MacKillop College & easy freeway access.
Great Place To Call Home
It’s time to sit back, relax and unwind in this beautiful and extremely well maintained 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home. Offering an open plan design with large flowing living areas and an abundance of natural light making this home bright and cheerful all year round. The L-shaped formal lounge and dining lead through to an updated kitchen and open plan family/meals area allowing for the biggest of get-togethers and making entertaining a breeze. Low maintenance gardens (540m2 approx land) keeping maintenance to a minimum. With a host of extras such as gas heating, air conditioning, floating timber floors, ensuite to master, freshly painted, and all this located within walking distance to Bellbridge Primary School, local bus stop and milk bar… what else could you ask for?
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 & presents stunning!
Hoppers Crossing 10 Chigwell Court
Great Sized Family Option!
Set within a quiet court location, this wonderful family sized home may suit the investor or family home buyer. Comprising 3 BRs, master with WIRs & ensuite, a huge formal lounge while the central kitchen adjoins the meals & separate 2nd family room. Gas ducted heating & split system cooling services the home all year round. A double garage is on offer while there is still a great yard for the kids to run free. Close to many shopping precincts, schools & parks, this is an ideal option for so many reasons.
Contemporary Inspiration
This stunning townhouse showcases sophisticated split level living across multiple zones. Elegant tiled floors escort you through the open plan living & dining zone to a chef’s kitchen overlooking an undercover area perfect for year-round alfresco dining. Three BRs plus study/2nd living area, with the main suite downstairs boasting a luxurious bathroom & multiple BIRs, whilst 2 further BRs with BIRs share a sparkling bathroom. With a remote DLUG, intercom entry, alarm, ducted heating & 2 split system A/Cs.
Superb Home In Cambridge Estate
Starting with almost 800m2, this family affair offers 4 BRs with the master entailingWIRs & ensuite. A huge formal lounge & dining, the central timber kitchen adjoins the meals & family room, and a separate rumpus room, ideal 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 & a full sized double garage. Close to shops, public transport, schools & parklands. Private Sale $440,000 - $460,000
ID required Contact John Camilleri 0414 778
Prime Location On Approx 645m2!
An outstanding opportunity awaits a first home buyer or astute investor with this fantastic 4 BR home, nestled in a quiet court location yet central to all amenities. Presenting spacious fitted bedrooms, ensuite to master with large BIRs, spacious formal lounge/dining room, sizable meals area, central bathroom, kitchen with gas cooking & dishwasher. Features ducted heating, A/C, pergola area, large powered shed/workshop, matured landscaped gardens & side access through to a massive backyard.
Private Sale $320,000 - $335,000
Sat 10-10.20am
Spacious Contemporary Design
This beautiful property presents a master with a stunning ensuite & WIR, 3 other fitted BRs, teenager’s retreat/study, open plan family meals area leading through to a rumpus/theatre room & sliding doors out to a timber decked BBQ entertaining area. Quality floating timber floors, hostess kitchen, ducted heating, alarm, double remote garage, solar system, side access & low maint manicured gardens. Walk to schools, public transport & Tarneit West shopping & Tarneit Central just a short drive down the road.
Fantastic Home On Approx 600m2!
Walk to schools, public transport & Werribee Plaza SC just a few minutes’drive away or a 15-20 minute walk from this lovely property. Three fitted BRs, central bathroom, formal lounge/dining, spacious meals & a good sized kitchen. Appointments include gas heating, evap cooling, alarm, water tank, oversized 5-car carport/entertaining area, matured landscaped gardens & array of fruit trees. Inspections are sure to impress with this fabulous home on a very generous allotment with loads of space in the backyard!
Private Sale $285,000 - $315,000 Inspect Sat 12-12.20pm Photo ID required Contact Bassam Tofaili 0411 449 821
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Tarneit
959 leakes road For Sale
invESTMEnTOPPOrTUniTY
Duetobecompletedwithinthemonththese unitsprovide youwiththeopportunityto expand yourinvestmentportfolio.Comprising 2bedrooms,bathroom,kitchenwithstone benchtops,dishwasherandgashotplates, livingarea,laundryarea,singlegarage, refrigeratedcoolingandcentralheating. Also includes2.7ceilings,tiles,carpet,blinds, drivewayandlandscapingtofrontandback. Bequick.
Agent: WasimHafda0408055507
WebId 6849504
Wyndham vale
13 CharlotteCrescent For Sale
Inspect ByAppointment
GrEAT livinG
$255,000
Werribee
11-17&1Piovesanlane
For Sale
Inspect Saturday@2.00pm
PArviEW TErrACES
WithNthfacingbalconyviews overlooking parkland&stretchingtothe W’beeRiver, these20Sqplushomesmakeforanideallow maintenancelifestyle.Comp3&4bdrms+ studynook,2living zones&ensuite. Featopen planliving,highceilings,porcelaintiles,stone benchtops,ductedheating& refrigerated cooling,alarm,dishwasher, LEDlighting, doublegarageplusavideointercomsystem& automatedwateringsystemforthegarden.
Agent:BobBoland0421077195
WebId 6407227 $425,000-$475,000
Tarneit
160riversdaleDrive
For Sale
Inspect Saturday@12:00pm COMMAnDinG lOCATiOnWiTHTrAnQUil
BAlCOnY viEWS!!
Highintheskyinoneof Tarneit`sprestigious locationsthisfeaturepackedpropertyis approx 3yrs young,boasting4 BRs,enswith his&hers vanity,dbleshower& WIRtomain, lrgestudy/5thbdrm,multipleliving zones, kitwithstonebenchesinclbthrms&powder room,flowsopentothelivingarea&dining leadingtothealfrescoarea.Inclduct/heat/ cool, remotedbleggewithinternalaccess.
Agent: WasimHafda0408055507 WebId 6800492
$539,000
Werribee
2/21Hooker road
For Sale
Inspect ByAppointment
MODErnDEliGHT
Stylishandcomfortable3bedroomtownhouse withhighceilingsandlivingspacesoflounge, kitchen/familyareaandcourtyardatground levelwiththebedroomslocatedupstairsfor privacy.Includesatimberkitchen,bir’s,split systemheatingandcooling,ceilingfansand internalaccessfromthegarage. Setcloseto Werribee RecreationCentre,schoolsandonlya fewminutesdrivetotheshoppingstrip.
Agent:DarrenDodd0419365947
WebId 6802178
Comfortable4bedroomhomesetona biggishallotmentallowingplentyof roomfor extensions,2ndgarageorjusttheboy’stoys. iecaravanorboat.Comprisesopenlivingof lounge&mealsareawithaspaciouskitchen fromwhichtofeedthefamily.Includesensuite tomaster,ductedheating,air-con,bir’s, pergolaareaforoutdoorliving&adouble garagewithelectronicdoor.
Agent:DarrenDodd0419365947
WebId 6824424
HoppersCrossing
2StagecoachClose
For Sale
Inspect Saturday@2:30pm SPACES FOrTHE FAMilY
Largeopenlivingareasallowthefamily tocometogetherasone,whileproviding individualliving zones.Compalrgelounge dining room,kitchen/mealsarea&open family/rumpusplusa2nddbleggeintheyard whichcouldbe yourmancave.Incl4bdrms, bir’s,ensuite,duct/heat,s/scool&abig pergolaforoutdoorentertaining.Thishome presentsinfantasticcondition,crtlocated& walkingdisttoplaza&Cambridgeschool.
Agent:DarrenDodd0419365947
WebId 6727802
Werribee
98 Kookaburra Avenue
For Sale
$290,000
$410,000
Inspect Saturday@1:15-1:30pm WErriBEE PlAZAAnD FrEEWAY ACCESS
Locatedcloseto WerribeePlazaandproviding easyaccesstoMelbourneviathe Freewayis thispropertywhichcomprises3bedrooms, bathroom,lounge,kitchen,meals,laundry andtoiletandhascentralheating.Thereisa singlegarageforoffstreetparking.Itisclose toboth Primaryand Secondaryschoolsandthe Busrunspastthefrontdoor.Thepropertyis currentlyleasedat$250pwwithaleasetoJune 2014.Blocksize606m2approx
Agent:BobBoland0421077195 WebId 5857256
$265,000
HoppersCrossing
8DevlinDrive For Sale
Inspect ByAppointment
GrEAT FirSTHOMEOrinvESTMEnT
Thissinglestorybrick veneerhomeiscentrally locatedintheBellbridgeEstate&closeto schools,shops&transport,itfeatures3bdrms, separatebathroom&toilet,tastefullydesigned living&dining,fullyappointedlargekitchen, singlecarport, wellestablishedgardens perfectforoutdoorentertainment&ashedat thebackforall yourstorageneeds.Currently tenantedonaperiodiclease.LandSize:540m2 Orientation:North West Rent:$325pw.
Agent:DarrenDodd0419365947
WebId 6594362
$359,990
HoppersCrossing
2BullerCourt For Sale
Inspect Saturday@1:15pm
MOVEINORINVEST–EITHER WAY YOU CAN’T LOSE
Beitfor yourfamilyhomeoraddingtothe investmentportfoliothispropertyisneat, tidy&intheeverpopularBellbridgeEstate, locatedclosetoshops,parks,schools,public transport,station,gyms&more. Featheating &coolingthru’out,largecarport&pergola, kitchenwith DW,3bdrms,bir’s,twosepliving areas,highwoodceilings,diningarea&a 4x6mgarage. Seton570m2.
Agent:Nicole Webb0403229806 WebId 6637683 $375,000
Tarneit
1&2/54O’Reilly Road For Sale
INVESTMENTOPPORTUNITY
Duetobecompletedwithinthemonththese unitsprovide youwiththeopportunityto expand yourinvestmentportfolio.Comprising3 bedrooms,bathroom,kitchenwithstonebench tops,dishwasherandgashotplates,living area,laundryarea,singlegarage, refrigerated coolingandcentralheating. Alsoincludes2.7 ceilings,tiles,carpet,blinds,drivewayand landscapingtofrontandback.Bequick.
Agent:BobBoland0421077195 WebId 6409166
Werribee 23 RetfordClose For Sale Inspect Saturday@11:00am GREAT FIRSTHOMEORINVESTMENT
Looknofurtherthanthis wellmaintained propertyfor your1sthomeorinvestment property.Comp3bdrms,masterwithensuite& WIR,separatelounge,kitchenwhich overlooks aspaciousfamily room&diningarea,main bathroom,2ndtoilet&laundry. Alsoinclcentral gasheating,s/sair-con,newcarpet, rear pergolaarea&lrgesinglegaragewith remote control&internalaccess.Closetoschools,bus route&ashortdriveto W’beePlaza.
Agent:BobBoland0421077195 WebId 6684054 $325,000-$335,000
Truganina 1/13 Red Robin Road For Sale
Inspect Saturday@11:00am
FLAWLESS&SIMPLY STUNNING!! Thisimmaculatelykepthomeisin“ ASNEW” conditionofferingalowmaintenancelifestyle &wouldappealtodownsizers,investorsor retirees. Withneutralcolourtonesthru’out itoffers2bdrms,openlounge roomflowing toalrgekitchenwiths/sappli& DW Also inclduct/heat, rollershutters,internalaccess togarage&sidegateaccess.Closetoall amenitiesincludingschools,publictransport &parks.
Agent: WasimHafda0408055507 WebId 6516275
$279,000
HoppersCrossing
12 VernonCourt For Sale Inspect Saturday@12:30pm
BIGHOUSE LOWPRICE!! Here’sanexcellentopportunitytoenter themarketplaceoraddto yourinvestment portfolio. Settoimpressthishomeincludes hugemainfamily roomsinclsepdining room &living room,3bdrms&2.5bthrms. Featincl: s/sair-con,duct/heat,antiquetilesinthe bthrm,biglaundry, pergola,gardenshed,fixed outdoorbrick BBQ,septoiletwithpowder room &allclosetotheBellbridge Primary. Blocksize 528m2approx &tenanted@$285pw.
Agent:Nicole Webb0403229806 WebId 5613097 $349,000
HoppersCrossing 7PlutoPlace For Sale Inspect Saturday@10:15am OPTIONS GALOREINPRIZEDPOCKET LOCATION-6BEDROOM+2 ST SetinadynamitelocationofH/xing;feat this6bdrm,3bthrm,3toilets+2studydble delight,approx 43sqpositionedona753m2 blockwithsideaccess!Compstudio roomfeat kitchenette,woodfirepizza oven,s/sair-con, coonara,lrgeformallounge,kit/meals&living room.Incl900mls/sappl,dblepantry, 2 ovens, 5kwsolarpower, w’shop,dblegge, roller shutters,evap/cool,duct/heat&intercom.
Agent: WasimHafda0408055507 WebId 6472418
$579,000
Pleasenote-durationofopenhomesare 30minutesunlessspecifiedotherwise, photoid required
Truganina1/13 Red Robin RoadSat11:00-11:30
Werribee23 RetfordCloseSat11:00-11:30
HoppersCrossing2/41 OldGeelong RoadSat11:00-11:30
HoppersCrossing183Morris RoadSat11:45- 12:15
Tarneit160RiversdaleDriveSat 12:00- 12:30
HoppersCrossing 12 VernonCourtSat 12:30-1:00
HoppersCrossing2BullerCourtSat1:15-1:45
Werribee98 Kookaburra AvenueSat1:15-1:30
Werribee11-17&1PiovesanLaneSat2:00-2:30
HoppersCrossing2 StagecoachCloseSat2:30-3:00
Thisoneofakindopportunityhasbeenmadeavailableforyourviewing.Offering5genuine bedroomswith robes(onebedroomdownstairs),multiplelivingzones,andspectacularbarperfectfor entertaining.Oversizedbedrooms,multiplelivingzones,twobathroomspluspowder room,heating andcoolingalladdtotheamazingvalueonoffer.Doublelockupgarage,plentyoffstreetparking, large536m2approxallotment,walkingdistancetotransport,andwithinashortdrivetoschools, shopsandparksoutlinestheimportanceofvisitingthishomeforthatnextfamilymove!
View Sat2:00-2:30pmPhotoIDReq PrivateSale
EPR $480,000-$520,000 StevenSpiteri0423428079Office: Werribee97317022
FamilyIdeal,InvestmentPerfect Whetheryou’relookingforafamilyhomeinanestablishedarea,oryou’reaninvestorlookingfor theperfectproperty,thisisit.Comprisingof3bedrooms,masterwithen-suite&WIR, remaining bedroomsequippedwithBIR’s,2livingareas,privatecourtyard,centralfamilybathroom,openplan kitchen,meals&family room.Featuresinclude;gasductedheating,A/C,singlegarage,310m2 (approx.)allotment.(Current rental return$295perweek).
View Sat1:00-1:30pmPhotoIDReq PrivateSale
EPR $299,000-$329,000
JonathonAgosta0409994098Office: Werribee97317022
ChicNew YorkStyleLiving Thistwobedroompadiscomfortandconvenience rolledintoone!Sensationallylocatedonly momentstoSouthernCrossStation,DFOShoppingcentre,EtihadStadium,andlivelycityattractions, this15thfloorapartmentfeaturesa relaxedmainlivingarea,stonekitchenbenchtopswithquality appliances,andbalconywithterrificviews.Europeanlaundryandvoguebathroom.Facilitiesinclude reversecycleheating&cooling,videointercom,buildingconcierge,sharedgym,heatedindoorpool, sauna,function room,andcommunalcourtyard.
View ContactAgent PrivateSale
EPR ContactAgent StevenSpiteri0423428079Office: Werribee97317022
SuperblyPresented,BluestoneEstate Animpressivecombinationofspace,styleandlocation,thispremium residenceiscertaintoexceed allexpectations.Brilliantlydesignedandfullyoptionedwiththefinestfittingsandfinishes,freeflowingspaces,extendingtoprivatealfrescoentertainingarea.Thestylishinteriorfeaturesthree largebedrooms,centralbathroom,spaciousliving/mealsarea,largemasterbedroomwithensuite andwalkin robeandalightfilledseparatelivingarea,allmakingthislovelyhomesimplybeautiful. Inspectnow.
View Sat11:00-11:30amPhotoIDReq PrivateSale
EPR ContactAgent YogiFlis0413426670Office: Werribee97317022
FamilyLivinginBellbridgeEstate
Withanideallocation,setamongstthefamilyorientatedBellbridgeEstatethisbeautiful residenceisperfectforyoungfamiliesorinvestorsalike.Alovelylocalsettingclosetoparkland,schoolsandfreeway entrances,makesthisanidealchoicewhenlookingfor‘TheOne’.Thehomeoffersthreegreatsizedbedroomsincludingmasterwithfullensuiteandwalkin robe,twoseparatelivingareaswitheasyaccessto outdoors. Withentertaininginmind,thishomeisperfectforparties!Thesecondlivingarealeadstoahugepergolaandmanicuredgardenwith roomforapool. Twootherbedroomsofferbuiltin robesandeasy accesstothecentralbathroom.Extrafeaturesinclude,gasheating,cooling,doublelockupgarage,separatedrivethroughaccessandahuge740m2(approx.)allotment.Propertiesofthiscalibredon’tlastlong,so don’tdelay&enquiretoday!
View Sat12:00-12:30pmPhotoIDReq PrivateSale
EPR $360,000-$395,000
ScottPerry0439595461Office: Werribee97317022
DERRIMUT 10ASTIRLINGDRIVE
Arareopportunitytosecurethisgoodsizedfamilyhomewithincloseproximitytoallamenities.Onlyashort15min(approx.)drivetotheCBD,walkingdistancetoparks,schoolsandshops,makesthisamustwhen makingthenextbigfamilymoveorinvestment.Comprisingthreegeneroussizedbedrooms,masterwithWIR&en-suiteandtwo remainingbedroomsalsoofferingbuiltin robes.Brightcentralbathroomwitheasy accessfromtheliving roomand remainingbedrooms,largetiledmealsareaandaspaciouslounge,perfectforanyhosttoentertain.Headingoutdoors,you’representedwithafullyconcretedoutsideentertaining areaandgoodsized rearyard.Featuresinclude;stainlesssteelappliances,gasductedheating,cooling,downlightsandlockupgarage,justafewofthemanyextrasavailable.Anopportunitylikethisdoesn’tshow upoften.Don’tdelayandenquiretoday!
TwoforthePriceofOne
GreatSelf-ContainedUnit
This3bedroompropertywith2bathrooms,ahugelounge roomandanopenfireplacecomeswithaninground swimmingpoolandagreatentertainingarea.
Locatedinatranquilcourtbutstillcloseenoughtomain roadsandrailwayguaranteesconvenienceplus.
Addtothiswehaveaself-containedunitwithbedroom,
kitchen,lounge,bathroomandtoiletandyourextended family(In-laws,parents,teenagekids)willhaveallthe privacythey require.
Comealongandbidanddeclareyourself“awinner”. Auctiontermsare10%deposit, unconditionalcontractsanda30day settlement.
ClosetoNew TrainStation
SeperateLivingAreasIncRumpusRoom
Onofferisthisfourbedroomfamilyhomewith2bathrooms (masterwithensuite&walkin robes)
Spaciouslivingareasincludingalounge roomtothefront ofthehome,afamilylivingwithmealsareacentredoffthe openkitchenandarumpus roomatthe rearofthehome.
Tileswalkways,ductedheating&splitsystemcooling, stainlesssteelappliancesandalargewalkinpantry.
Allinformationcontainedhereinisgatheredfromsourcesweconsidertobe
Allsetona465m2block(approx)thishomeofferslockup garage,agoodsizesideandbackyardwithagardenshed.
ThishomeissituatedclosetoManorlakesnew TrainStation (currentlyunderconstruction&openingsoon)parks,schools &theshoppingcentre.
Auctiontermsinclude10%deposit,unconditionalcontracts anda30daysettlement.
2/229HeathsRoad(opp.Plaza)
Auction Saturday23rdAugustonSite at11am
View Saturday10.30-11am ljhooker.com
AdrianMcEvoy 0404499034
ChrisMartin 0425566543
Werribee/HoppersCrossing 97485888
2/229HeathsRoad(opp.Plaza)
Closeto TrainStation,Schools&Shops
GreatInvestmentOpportunity
Onofferisthis4bedroomhomewith2bathrooms(master withensuite&walkin robe)
Theseparatelounge roomissituatedatthefrontofthe home.Openplankitchenwithstonebenchtops,Stainless steelappliancesincludinga900mmgascooktop&range hood,islandbreakfastbenchandaspaciousfamily room. Ductedheating&cooling,agoodsizedlowmaintenance
rearyard.
Seton465m2(approx)blockthishomefeaturesdouble bedrooms,highceilings,tiledwalkwaysandlivingareas, downlightsandadouble remotegaragewithinternalaccess tothehome.
Allsituatedcloseto Tarneit’snew Train Station(currentlyunderconstruction& openingsoon),parks,schoolsand Tarneit’s shoppingcentre.
48 TamarindCrescent
GreatFamilyHomeon630m2(approx)
ForSale $390,000-$410,000 View Saturday11.30-12noon ljhooker.com
AdrianMcEvoy 0404499034
ChrisMartin 0425566543
Werribee/HoppersCrossing 97485888 2/229HeathsRoad(opp.Plaza)
WalktoStation&Plaza
Largeformallounge roomwithadjoining diningarea,plus a builtinbararea. Outsidethere is a pergolaleading to a largeingroundswimmingpool, surroundedbypalmtrees. Forthecarsthere isanoversizedsingle garagewithdrivethroughaccess,perfect forboatsorcaravans. 322 Werribee
Anexcellentopportunityfortheinvestor orperfectas a familyhome
Diningunderthepergolawhileenjoying barbequesandfamilygatherings.This qualitypropertylocatedintheheartof Werribeewithsuperbaccesstolocal shoppingcentres, Transport. Thiswelllookedafterfamilyhomeis a musttoinspect.Consistingof 3 good sizebedrooms, 2 bathroomswithmaster ensuite,spaciousseparatelivingareas andanentertainingpergolaoverlooking thebigbackyard. Extrasincludehighcathedralceilings, ductedheatinganddoubleundercover parking.
ForSalePriceGuide $290,000-$310,000 View Saturday11-11.30am JohnHalliday 0434021017 AdrianMcEvoy 0404499034
Werribee/HoppersCrossing 97485888 2/229HeathsRoad(opp.Plaza)
LocatedwalkingdistancetothePlaza, schools,shopsandpublictransport.This homeisnotobemissed. Comprisingof 3 bedrooms,masterwith ensuite,plus a centralbathroomwhichis renovatedwithstandalonebath. Thekitchenhasalsobeenupdatedwith glasssplashbackandstonebenchtop.
ForSale $299,000-$325,000 View Saturday1pm-1.30pm BrandonChangtime 0411683438
Werribee/HoppersCrossing 97485888 2/229HeathsRoad(opp.Plaza)
SanctuaryLakes
20MaritimeCircuit
BigHome!GreatLocation!
• 35squares(approx)Metriconhomewith 4 spaciouslivingareas
•4 bedrooms,2.5bathroom,Openplan kitchenwithmealsarea
• Ductedheating & cooling,entertaining alfrescoareaoverlookingthe rearyard
• Double remotegarageinquietstreet
PriceGuide $539,000 View Saturday1-1.30pm
AdrianMcEvoy 0404499034
Werribee/HoppersCrossing 97485888
2/229HeathsRoad(opp.Plaza)
Wyndham Vale 49FeathertopDr
RenovatedandReadytoMoveIn!
3 greatsizebedroomswith robes,central bathroom , sunfilledlounge room,adjoining dining & splitcycleair-con.
Greatsizekitchenwithgasappliancesand plentyofcupboard space.
Outsidethere is a longdrivewaywith room forthecars,drivethroughaccesstothe rear yard where there isplentyof roomforthe caravan,workshoporthekidstorunaround.
ForSale $295,000-$315,000
View Saturday11.30-12noon
BrandonChangtime 0411683438
Werribee/HoppersCrossing 97485888
2/229HeathsRoad(opp.Plaza)
24HuntingfieldDrive
Renovatedand readyto subdivide(stca).
•3 GreatsizedbedroomsallwithBIR
• Renovated,possiblesub-division
• Sunlitkitchenwithstonebenchtops & 900mmappliances
• Closetoshops,HoppersStation & public transport
ForSale $349,000-$365,000
View Saturday12-12.30pm
BrandonChangtime 0411683438
Werribee/HoppersCrossing 97485888
2/229HeathsRoad(opp.Plaza)
FamilyHomeClosetoEverything
LJHookerare proudtopresentthis immaculatelypresentedhome(approx30sq)
Comprisingof 3 bedrooms,masterwithhis & herswalkin robesandensuite,plusan oversizedstudy Two largelivingareasincluding a separate lounge room,formaldiningarea & family roomwithopenplanmealsarea.
ForSale
PriceGuide $489,000-$529,000
ByAppointment BrandonChangtime 0411683438
BigBlockWithaGrannyFlat/Retreat
Thisgorgeoushomelocatedin a quiet courtandsurroundedbyqualitybuilt homesinthe WestleighGardensEstateis nottobemissed!
Comprisingof 4 greatsizedbedrooms, masterwithWIR & largeensuite.The homeincludestwolivingareas,formal lounge & formaldiningwith a largesplit
systemA-C/heater, also a separate enclosedrumpus roomwithsplitsystem A/C & builtinbararea.
Thekitchenis a greatsizeandhasample cupboard spacewithgasappliances. Outsideisperfectforentertainingasthere isanoversizedpergolaareaandJacuzzi foryouto relax & unwind.Furthermore
ForSale $569,000-$599,000 View ByAppointment BrandonChangtime 0411683438 Werribee/HoppersCrossing 97485888 2/229HeathsRoad(opp.Plaza)
sideaccess
ForSale $750,000
View ByAppointment
JohnHalliday 0434021017
Werribee/HoppersCrossing
97485888
2/229Heathsboad(opp.Plaza5
Nestledin a quietcourtintheBellbridge Estate. A spaciousloungesituatedtothe
Tranquilsurroundsinwelladvantagedlocation SituatedintranquilInnisfailEstatewithallthecharacterand charmofafederationinspiredhome,thishouseholdoffers excellentfamilylivingareaswithalargebackyardperfectfor children!
•Bbautifulhombsbton565m2block(approx).
•Fbaturingthrbbbbdroomsincludingthbmainbbdroom appointbdwithwalkin robbandbnsuitb.Bbdroomstwo andthrbbarbfittbdwithbuiltin robbs.
•Elbgantopbnplanlivingspacbthatincludbsformalloungb
anddining roomandcentrallivinghubcomprisingof mbalsandfamilyarbaadjacbntkitchbn.
•Expansivbkitchbnwithuprightcookbr,rangbhoodand dishwasherplusanabundanceofstorageincluding extensivedrawers,cupboards,overheadshelvingand gbnbrousbbnchspacbforcasualmbals.
•Largbpavbdarbaoutdoorswitha generoussizedbackyardperfectfor bntbrtaining.
Aplacetocallhome
HOPPERSCROSSING14EleanorDrive
Offering4bedrooms,masterwithWIR&ensuite,theformalloungeleadsthroughtothe openplankitchenwithadjmeals&family rooms, followedbythe3rdlivingzone. To the rearyou havekidsplayareaorstudy&thereisalsoadbl garagewith rear&internalaccess.Allofthison a660sqm(approx)allotment.Allyouneedtodo isaddacoupleoffinishingtouches!
Saturday9thAugust 12.45PM
PRDnationwide Werribee 2/85SynnotStreet97427557 prdnationwide.com.au/werribee GregO’Meara0419580535 grego@prdwerribee.com.au
WERRIBEE24 VainaStreet Thishomehasplentymoretoofferthanthe standard3bedroomhome.With2bathrooms &2livingzones,thehomeoffers roomforboth theparents&kidstohavetheirownspace. Thekitchen,meals&family roomoverlooksthe massiveoutdoorentertainingareathatleads tothehugebackyard.Situatedwithinclose proximitytoschools,shops&transport. Selling Price $369,000 View Saturday9thAugust 1.45pm
PRDnationwide Werribee 2/85SynnotStreet97427557 prdnationwide.com.au/werribee JamesFerris0419323179 jamesf@prdwerribee.com.au
TRUGANINA7 TuanaPlace
Firsthomebuyers,familiesorinvestorsalike,we havetheperfecthomeforyou.Positionedonly momentsawayfromschools,shops,childcare facilitiesandpublictransport.Featuring4good sizedbedrooms,separateformallounge,open plankitchen,meals&secondlivingarea,&a centralfamilybathroom,allfreshlypaintedwith newcarpetsinstalled.Calltodaytoinspect!
Saturday30thAugust1.30PM
Saturday9thAugust 2.15pm
PRDnationwide Werribee 2/85SynnotStreet97427557 prdnationwide.com.au/werribee GregO’Meara0419580535 grego@prdwerribee.com.au
WYNDHAM VALE30WhitonGrove
Thisneathomeisidealasthefirstfamilyhome. Tastefullymodernised&comprising3bedrooms, renovatedbathroomwithseparateshower,light filledfamily room&timberkitchen&mealsarea withplentyofcupboard&benchspace.The outdoorpergolaisidealforentertaining&there isaworkshed&oversizeddoublecarportwith mechanicpit.
PRDnationwide Werribee 2/85SynnotStreet97427557 prdnationwide.com.au/werribee RohanSmith0412864525 rohans@prdwerribee.com.au
PristinehomerecentlyrenovatedonthesouthernsideofMyrniong.Consistsof3bedroomsandstudy,twoliving areasandanopenplankitchenwithEssastonebenchtopsandMielestainlesssteelappliances.Themasterbedroom hasawalkinrobeandnewlyrenovatedensuite.Thefurther2bedroomshave mirroredsliding builtinrobes. Thehomewrapsaroundaninternalglassedcourtyardwhichallowsanabundanceoflighttofillallareasofthislovedfamilyhome. Sheddingandhorsefacilitieswillimpressallequestrianenthusiasts. Tengenerouselectrifiedhorsepaddocksaccessed by acentrallaneway, arecomplemented by 2stables,paddocksheltersandanOlympicsizesanddressagearena. Thepaddocksareseparatedinto10generouselectrifiedhorsepaddocksandanOlympicsizesanddressage arena,allbeingaccessed by acentrallaneway. Featuresincludeductedheatingandcooling,freestanding wood combustionheater,25,000ltx6watertanks,borewaterandthepropertyundulatestotheMyrniongCreek. Onlyaninspectionwillrevealallaspectsofwhatthishomeandpropertyhave tooffer.
OUTSTANDINGCOMMERCIALSITE
Oneofthe fewhighvisibilitysitesleftinMainStreet,BacchusMarsh.
Area:2700sqm
Zoning:Commercial1
Frontage:27.43m(approx)
AUCTION: Saturday 16thAugust,201411.30am
Inspect: ByAppointment
Contact: GraemeRayner0417559945
Email: graeme@raynerrealestate.com.au
AUCTION: Saturday 6thSeptember1.00pm Inspect: Saturday 9thAugust 3.00pm-3.30pm
Contact: MarcusRayner0418556699
Email: marcus@raynerrealestate.com
3bedroomplusstudwithensuitetomain,soaccessibletoallamenitiesincluding Woodgrove Shopping Centreandalllevelschools.3.3acresapprox.andon2separatetitleswith fencedponypaddock,2garden shedsandbrick workshop.Cosystepdownloungewithopenfiretothe formaldiningroom,updatedkitchen andmealsareawithamazingviewsfromallangles.Hugelightfilled rumpusroomwith180degreeviewsfrom theMacedonRangestoMtBlackwoodandbeyond.Solarpoweredthroughout,includingthehotwater. Gasductedheatingandsplitsystem,outdoorpavedcourtyardwithpizza oven.
PrivateSale: ContactAgent
Inspect: Saturday 9thAugust10.15am - 10.45amSunday 10thAugust11.00am - 11.30am
Contact: Mark Davis0458224405
Email: mark.davis@raynerrealestate.com.au
Astunningfamilyhomeinagrowingestate
•Thisstunningfamilyhomecomprisesof4goodsizebedroomsplusaseparate study
•Hugemasterbedroomfeaturingwalkinrobeandfullluxuryensuite
•Lovelycentralkitchenfeaturingstainlesssteelappliancesandwalkinpantry
•3cargaragewithrearandinternalaccess
•Extrafeaturesinclude;ductedheatingandcooling,walkinstorageroom,alarm systemplusalowmaintenanceyardwithaterrificentertainingareaforallyear comfort
ForSale
PriceGuide $480,000plus
Inspect Saturday11.30-12pm
Office 23PrincesHighway,Werribee. 0399740922
Contact SusieHaber0403650750;StevenRichardson0407445567
Werribee 15AnnaCourt
Stylishmodernlivinginthe‘WerribeeRiver’precinct
•Familyhomefeaturingtimberfloors,highceilings,firstclassappliances,splitsystem coolingplusalowmaintenanceoutdoorareawithingroundpool
•Stylishkitchen-plentyofcupboards,stonebenchtops,dishwasher&walkinpantry
•3verygoodsizebedroomswithWIRandensuitetomaster,BIR’storemainingplus anopenplanstudy
•800sqmland,oversizeddoublegaragewithrearandinternalaccess
•Setinatranquillocation,withinwalkingdistancetotheWerribeeriver,walking trailsandparklands
ForSale
PriceGuide $480.000-$495,000
Inspect ByAppointment
Office 23PrincesHighway,Werribee. 0399740922
Contact SusieHaber0403650750;StevenRichardson0407445567
647sqmsetintheever-popularClaremontParkEstate
•Spaciousfamilyhomesetwithinmetresofestatescentralparkandminutesfrom ‘residentsonly’resortfacilities,schools,shopsandsportingfacilities
•Boasting4bedroomsplusstudy,masterbedroomwithensuiteandwalkinrobe
•Flexiblelivingoptionswithformallounge,dining,familyareaandalfresco
•Moderncentralkitchenservestoinformallivingareasandfeatures900mm cookingappliances,softclosedrawers&cupboardsanddishwasher
•Ductedheating,ductedcoolingandonly3.5yearsold
•Setonafamilyfriendly647sqmallotment,doubleremotegaragewithinternal accessandpotentialsideaccesstorearyard
ForSale
PriceGuide $420,000-$440,000
Inspect Saturday12.30-1pm Office 23PrincesHighway,Werribee. 0399740922
Contact StevenRichardson0407445567;PeterRichardson0412327835
Apricethatwilldelight!
•Anaffordablefamilyhomewithlocalschools,shopsandtransportallcloseby
•Comprisingof3bedrooms,masterfeaturingensuiteandwalkinrobe,goodsize separateloungepluskitchenwithspaciousmealsarea
•Otherfeaturesincludeductedheating,ductedcooling,dishwasher,double carportwithrollerdooraccesstorearyardplusgardenshed
•Situatedonagoodsizeblockoflandof587m2withalovelycoveredpergola idealforentertainingorstoringtheboat,caravanetc
•Withsuchahandylocationthisisagreatplacetostartwithyourfamily
ForSale
PriceGuide $285,000-$295,000
Inspect Saturday11.30-12pm
Office 23PrincesHighway,Werribee. 0399740922
Contact PeterRichardson0412327835;StevenRichardson0407445567
HoppersCrossing
Yourgardenoasisawaits!
•Formalloungewithfloorboards,masterinc.WIR&ensuite,further3bedroomswithBIR
•Largekitchenwithplentyofstorage,splitsystemcooling¢ralheating
•Overlookingwraparoundpergolawithviewsoftheparklandsandwalkways
•Doublegaragewithdrivethroughaccesstocarport/pergolaentertainmentarea
•Largeworkshopattherearoftheproperty,grassedyardandtwolargewatertanks (1000L&2240L)
PrivateSale
PriceGuide $410,000
Inspect Saturday11:00-11:30am
Office Shop38WyndhamVillageSC,Tarneit. 97490010
Contact TraceyDean0438279103
Stop!Thispropertyistheopportunityyou’vebeenwaitingfor!
•Landscapedandlowmaintenanceprovidesentrytothisexceptionalhome
•Openplanlivingoverlookingfrontandrearyards
•Spaciousdesignerkitchenwiths/sappliancesandlargepantryreadyforentertaining
•Mastersuiteincludescleverfloorplan,walkinrobeandensuitewithlargeshower
•2furtherbedroomsaccessibleoffrearhallway
•Hugelightandbrightbathroomserviceextrabedrooms
•Nicesizedcourtyardwithentertainingarea,leavingopportunitytoimprovefurtherif desired
•Donotpassupaninspectiononthisidealfirsthomeorinvestment,itwillnotlastlong!
ForSale
PriceGuide $285,000-$310,000
Inspect ByAppointment
Office Shop38WyndhamVillageSC,Tarneit. 97490010
Contact TraceyDean0433279103;
Green&luscioushome,walktostation
•Largeloungeroomwithsplitsystemcooling&heater,hostesskitchenwithtimber benchtops&overlookingyard
•3bedrooms,BIR,locatedoffprivatehallway
•Centraltimberbathroomwithshoweroverbath,separatelaundry,largeshed& garage
•Securelyleasedfor$1192PCMtoprompttenant
•Grassedbackyardandundercoverarea,workshop/garage,idealinvestmentor potentialsubdivisionsite(STCA)
•Closetoexceptionalschools,HoppersCrossingStation,publictransportation, parklandsandmajorshoppingcentres
ForSale
PriceGuide $280,000-$305,000
Inspect ByAppointment Office
Shop38WyndhamVillageSC,Tarneit. 97490010
Contact TraceyDean0433279103;
36square(approx.)PorterDavishome
•BeautifuleastfacinghomeneatlytuckedinthemiddleoftheRoseGrangeEstate •4or3bedroomplusstudy,lounge,diningandfurtherhometheatreroom
•Hostesskitchenwithallonecoulddesireinc.dishwasher
•Timberbi-folddoorsthatopentothegenerousalfresco,perfectforentertaining
•Doublegaragewithinternalaccess,storagesheds
•Walkingdistancetodesirableschools,publictransportandallamenities
ForSale
PriceGuide $496,000 Inspect ByappointmentAppointment Office Shop38WyndhamVillageSC,Tarneit. 97490010
Contact TraceyDean0433279103;
Options:
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Our office will rectify your current issues and develop a sound ongoing business relationship with you.
In choosing our office to manage your property you will be choosing a highly trainedandfullylicencedEstateProperty Agent who is committed to providing you with a personalised management service and relationship.
Call us now for a no obligation quote!
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West from Donnybrook Rail Station with major developments happening to the west north and south of this site.
Comprising:
•Approximately1kmWestofDonnybrook Rail Station
•Approximately900mEastofHumeFreeway
•Within35minutesofMelbourneAirport
•Within50minutesofMelbourneCBD
The future is bountiful with prospects of growth
Featuring:
•Approx7Acres
•4brBVhome
•Machineryshed
•WaterBore
Modern2bedroomvillaunitonablockoftwo. Triple robestomaster bedroomanddouble robestosecondbedroom.Kitchenwithample cupboardspace,gashotplates&underbenchoven.Openplan loungeroomadjoiningmealsarea, remotecontrolled rollerdoorto garage. Walkingdistancetoschoolsandpublictransport.Forfurther informationandforyourprivateviewingcontactPaton0417206206. Shop3/19SynnotSt,
haveonofferthismodern3bedroombrickveneervillaunitina blockoftwowithbuilt-in-robestoall3bedrooms,openplanlivingto thekitchen/mealsareaadjoiningthelounge room,ductedheating, air-conditioning, rearyardandlockupgarage.Arrangeforyour inspectiontoday!
WYNDHAM VALE14BroadwayBoulevard
MORETHANMEETSTHEEYE.
Presenting 3 bedrooms,hostessstylekitchenwithupdatedstainless steelappliances,adjoiningmealsareaandseparatelounge/dining. Appointmentsincludegasheating,splitsystemcooling,hardwoodtimber floors,newcarpetanddoublecaraccommodationandunrestrictedside access.Allseton a generouscornerallotmentof646m2(approx).
PRICEGUIDE $275,000-$305,000
INSPECT Sat9thAugust-12:45pm-1:15pm PhotoIDrequired
MELWAYS 204K5
MatthewHowden0409805990
WYNDHAM VALE11ArrowheadStreet
WonderfulFamilyHome!
Presenting a flowingfloorplanwiththreefittedbedroom,includingmaster withensuiteandwalkin robe.Thefamily roomleadstotheoutdoor entertainmentareaandgeneroussizedbackyard where thekidshave plentyof roomtoplay Complimentingthiswonderfulhomeare such featuresasdoublegarageandductedheatingandcooling.
PRICEGUIDE $315,000-$330,000
MELWAYS 233E12
CONTACT MatthewHowden0409805990
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WERRIBEE36TimbarraDrive Convenience&classinpopularRiverwalkEstate! Wellpresentedandboasting a longlistofupgrades.Eachofthethree bedroomsare fittedwithBIR’s whilethemasterprovidesWIRandfull ensuite,study, multilivingzonesthroughoutallowspaceforthegrowing family, hostesskitchenboasting900mmstainlesssteelappliances,stone bench-topsplusdishwasherandneatalfrescozonewithmerbudecking hasbeenaddedforentertaining.
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SellingmyhomewithRickO’Halloranfrom BarryPlant,Tarneithasbeenastress-free journey.Helistenedtoeverythingthatwe talkedabout,communicatedeverydecision withusandmadehimselfavailableattimes thatsuitedusevenifitmadeitaverylate nightforhimself.Havingbeendownthetrack ofsellingoncepreviouslywithanopposition agent,Iwassomewhatapprehensiveof allthepromisesmostagentsmakewhilst interviewingbutwithRickIcouldseehewas notonlymoreknowledgeablethantherest ofthembuthewasgenuinetoo.Theteamat BarryPlant,Tarneittreatedourhomelikeit wastheirownandloveditjustlikewedid.IfI eversellinthefuturemyfirststopwillbeRick O’HalloranandhisteamatBarryPlant! Thanksagain, Holly&GavinBrown
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27A Thomas Street, Laverton
Brilliant location in a quiet :treet and only 2 minute: walk to Laverton train :tation Thi:i: a well maintained and ea:y maintenance home Compri:ing of 3 bedroom:, all with built in robe:, central 2 way bathroomand laundry. Open plan living, kitchen with :tainle:: :teel appliance: and di:hwa:her, double:lidingdoor: off the lounge
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39 Whistler Crescent, Point Cook
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TheClaremontisdesignedwithasmoothand consistentflow.Features4spaciousbedroomswith WIRs,3bathrooms,openplanlivingarea,kitchen andmealsareacomplimentedbythe relaxing indoor-outdooralfresco,additionalrumpus, luxuriousmasterbdrmwithWIR,doublevanity ensuite&balcony.
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AnthonyChristakakis0433353402
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TheOrlandoisinspiredbythefinerdetailsthat facilitatetasteandpracticality.Largealfresco,three bdrmsandrumpus,&masterbedroomcomes completewithsubstantialhisandherswalk-in robesaswellasatwinensuiteallowingyouto movefreelyinyourownprivatesanctuary.
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ThesinglestoryMadisonoffers resortstyleopen planlivingwiththekitchen,mealsandfamily livingareasallconnectingandspillingoutintoan extendedalfresco.4bedroomsallhaveBIRs-the mastersuitehasaWIR&doublevanityensuite.The kitchenpresentsadoublesink&walk-inpantry.
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Thisbeautifullypresentedhomeboasts4spacious bedroomswithBIRs,masterfullensuitewith WIR,openplanchefskitchen,glasssplashback, mealsfamilylivingareas,brightmoderncentral bathroom,largelaundryandadouble remote garagewithinternalandexternalaccess.
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Boasting4largebedrooms,masterwithfull ensuite,WIRandspa,separatefrontloungewith timberflooring,familymealsarea,powder room, rumpus/theatre,family room,amplestoragespace, brightcentralbathroom. FORSALE PRICE $575,000 - $595,000
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Situatedinalovelypocket,boasting4spacious bedroomswithBIRs,masterwithfullensuiteand WIR,study,kitchenwithbutler’spantry,family mealsarea&alfresco.Features:Ductedheating, glasssplashback,Caesarbenchtop,gascooktop, rangehood,dishwasher&securitysystem.
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ThisEx-Displayisinspiredbythefinerdetails thatfacilitatetasteandpracticality,witha14.85m frontageonapprox500sqmallotment.Thealfresco is reachedfromthelight-filledfamily/mealsarea. Threebedroomsandlivingareaprovideversatility andflexibilityforgrowingfamilies.
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Simplyoutstandingisonewaytodescribethis delightfulhome.4bdrmswithBIRs,masterwith fullensuite&WIR,study,kitchenwithbutler’s pantry,openplanfamilymealsarea,brightcentral bathroomandalfrescowithalowmaintenance landscapedbackyard.
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Thiscontemporarytown-houseofferstheultimate lifestyleandinvestmentopportunity.Perfectlypositioned intheheartofPointCook,nexttotheBoard Walk Centralshoppingcentre,parklandandadditional amenitiesPointCookhastooffer.Thespaciousinterior features2largebedrooms(BIR)2modernandfull equippedbathrooms,separatestudy,designerkitchen withstainlesssteelappliances,openplanstyleliving roomwithcasualdiningbathedinnaturallight,private balcony,doubletandemgarageandexcellentstorage otherinclusionsareheating,laundryandlandscaped courtyard.
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Situated across from parkland this home has recently been refurbished. With new carpet and freshly painted all the hard work has been done. Take a nice stroll in the morning along Werribee River or into Manor Lakes Shopping Centre for the morning newspaper and coffee.
Perfect for first home buyers and or investor.
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By Lance Jenkinson
Dillon Viojo-Rainbow has risen to prominence in a season that may never have eventuated for the youngster at the Western Jets.
Viojo-Rainbow was faced with the sobering prospect of an interrupted top-age TAC Cup campaign a er scans revealed a spinal defect.
e studious 18-year-old took on board doctor’s advice to work overtime to minimise the impact of the abnormality and ensure it didn’t severely impact on his football and lifestyle.
Viojo-Rainbow has gone one better since the diagnosis, producing a breakout season for the Jets and playing his way into AFL recruiters’ notebooks.
“It’s basically little bits of bone that were never there when I was growing and they are missing,” he said.
“ at caused a bit of havoc during the preseason, but I got back in the last two weeks [before round one] and I haven’t had the pain since the start of the season.”
Viojo-Rainbowunderstoodtheramifications of sitting on his hands a er taking advice from his doctor. e only way to alleviate the pain and ensure his football was not hindered was to be proactive, undertaking regular pilates sessions and intense rehabilitation.
It was an easy decision for Viojo-Rainbow, who has aspired to play AFL football since he first pulled on the jumper as a Hoppers Crossing junior.
“ e doctor said there will be days when I wake up feeling fine and there will be days when I wake up and can’t quite get out of bed,” he said. “He said this could get to the extent where you might not be able to play footy again or be able to play sport. Hearing those words, I took it upon myself to do the pilates and the rehab just to get my body right, not just for footy but for life in general.”
Viojo-Rainbow will be one of the names to look out for on the AFL dra board come November.
One of the most consistent performers in the TAC Cup, Viojo-Rainbow has been named in the Jets’ best in eight of a possible 10 games.
HerepresentedVicMetrowithaplombatthe under-18 national championships and was one of six Jets invited to the AFL dra combine.
“At the start of the season, I didn’t think I’d get to where I’m at,” Viojo-Rainbow said.
“I put it down to the goals I set before the game and what I want to achieve. I’m not going out there each week to get into the best, I just want to play my role for the team and let my footy and my role talk for itself.”
Viojo-Rainbow’s best asset is his versatility.
e Maribyrnong College student has embraced the variety of roles thrown his way across back, midfield and forward lines.
VAFA football
Westbourne Grammarians will find it hard to make up the ground required to reach the Victorian Amateur Football Association division 4 finals. The Warriors suffered an 88-point loss to undefeated Hawthorn on Saturday and slid two games and percentage outside the four with three rounds remaining. The Warriors will host lowly Southern Dragons at Westbourne Grammar School on Saturday. Point Cook’s slim finals hopes were extinguished in a 21-point loss to West Brunswick.
NPL soccer
Two wins inside a week have given Werribee City a second wind in the National Premier League. The Bees leapt
Dillon Viojo-Rainbow overcame an early injury setback to have a massive impact for the Western Jets this season. (Damian Visentini)
Jets coach Torin Baker says Viojo-Rainbow has an infectious enthusiasm for the game.
“He’s a really talented player,” Baker said. “He can kick the ball really flat and really hard over long distances … and the way he reads the footy and his run and carry is exceptional.
“He’s a football person, knows a lot about the opposition and watches a lot of football, and that all helps him in relation to his footy and in terms of being able to help his teammates.”
Viojo-Rainbow’s consistency has to be admired considering the changing roles thrust upon TAC Cup players these days. He treats it
as an opportunity to add more strings to his bow and credits the Jets coaches for the time theyputintopreparinghimfornewchallenges.
“We’ve got a really good coaching network around us and they’re always open to having chats during the week,” Viojo-Rainbow said.
Viojo-Rainbow, who grew up in Werribee but spent time in Bacchus Marsh, concedes he’s not the finished article, but will leave no stone unturned in the lead up to the dra camp.
He wants to improve his decision making withballinhands,sohecanadda“bitofpolish” to his potent kick, and is constantly working on his one-touch pick-up at ground level.
Ԃ Great to see our local athletes getting some recognition and funding in their quest to achieve success. Federal MP for Lalor, Joanne Ryan, recently held a forum at Werribee Football Club to acknowledge and encourage local sportspeople to follow their dream. The City of Wyndham is producing champions of the future such as basketballer Dante Exum, AFL player Majak Daw, swimmer Karlene Pircher and athlete Morgan Mitchell. Exum and Daw don’t need financial help, but many, like Pircher and Mitchell, do to make it to the top. For Exum it’s a massive chasm between playing at the Rec Centre in Werribee and suiting up for the Utah Jazz in the NBA, for millions of dollars. Good on him; his story will be an inspiration.
Ԃ There will be no medal parties at the Mark household in Hoppers Crossing after the Glasgow Commonwealth Games, but both shooters, Lauryn and Russell, can hold their heads high. As always there was controversy surrounding the couple. At one stage a betting organisation had them firm favourites to be the first Games couple to fall pregnant after the closing ceremony – I’m sure the Marks had a giggle at that one. There was also a bit of press when it looked like Russ might bunk up with fellow shooter Michael Diamond rather than Lauryn in the athletes’ village – it was just Russ being the stirrer we all know he is. Then, the pair missed the shooting team photo because they had arranged a family get-together. Pity, because I think Russell is retiring from international competition, though I have written that about him more often than for singer John Farnham or cricketer Michael O’Keefe.
Ԃ On Sunday, the Footscray Bulldogs head to Avalon Airport Oval for the first time to take on the Werribee Tigers. Given their history and where they are placed on the VFL ladder, this is a major game for both clubs. There was a time when Werribee was the Bulldogs’ affiliate. Many people don’t know that players such as Chris Grant, Lindsay Gilbee, Daniel Giansiracusa, Ryan Griffen and Adam Cooney have all played in the Werribee jumper. It is past players’ day, so maybe Grant, Matty Croft (a Werribee B&F winner) and Simon Garlick (runner-up to Croft) can join the likes of Adam Taylor, Damien Fitzpatrick, Kevin Leece, John Comben and Simon Atkins in the marquee.
out of the relegation places with wins against Pascoe Vale (2-0) on Tuesday night and Dandenong Thunder (2-1) on Sunday. The Bees will face league leaders South Melbourne away on Sunday.
Women’s football
Wyndhamvale’s Jess Cameron booted 10 of her side’s 12 goals in a 54-point win over Golden Point Dragons in the Victorian Women’s Football League’s division 3/4 competition. Cameron has been a revelation for the Falcons, who are on unbeaten on top of the ladder.
TAC Cup
A best-on-ground performance from Corey Ellis helped the Western Jets to
a 53-point win over the Sandringham Dragons on Saturday. Ellis showed why he will be sought after by a number of AFL clubs in this year’s draft, racking up a lot of ball around the ground and kicking a goal in his side’s 14.14 (98) to 6.9 (45) win. He was joined in the Jets’ best by Mark Orr and Brayden Monk. The Jets are fifth on the ladder and trail fourth-placed North Ballarat Rebels by one game.
Baseball
Melbourne Ballpark in Altona will host an Australian Baseball League all-star game on December 17. The game will showcase the best players from the national league in a representative game between Team Australia and Team World.
Manor Lakes is daring to dream of a Western Region Football League division 2 finals appearance, even with the odds stacked against the spirited second-year club.
A month ago, the Storm was in no man’s land, languishing four games and percentage out of the top four.
Today they are a mere game out of fourth spot and entering the penultimate round on a seven-game winning streak.
e Storm kept their season alive with a stirring come-from-behind nine-point win over double chance-chasing West Footscray at Howqua Reserve on Saturday.
StormcoachHeathHunterknowsthefixture makers will not hand a final berth to his club on a platter, with games against second-placed Wyndhamvale and top side Parkside to round out the regular season, but he would not have it any other way.
“It’s a tough way to finish, but if you want to be the best, you’ve got to beat the best,” he said.
“We’ll have to play them in finals if we make the finals, so it will be a good opportunity to knock them off now. It’s a good opportunity for us.”
ere will be plenty on the line for Manor Lakes and Wyndhamvale when the sides meet in a Wyndham derby at Howqua Reserve this week.
e Storm want to keep the pressure on wobbly fourth-placed Glenorden, while the
Falcons have their own fight to preserve their top-two status.
“It’s going to be a massive game for both clubs,” Hunter said.
HuntertookalotoutoftheFalcons’96-point dismantling of his side back on May 24.
He knows that to beat them, the Storm needs tolimittheFalcons’spreadfromthestoppages, not allow them to set up off the half-back line and limit the impact of gun forward Paul O’Shea.
“If we can stop their run and carry, we’ll be inforthelonghaulinthecontest,”Huntersaid.
“ e first time we played them, we just allowed their midfielders off the leash too much and they just served it to him [O’Shea] on a platter and had an easy day out.”
Matthew Luketic is the defender who stands between O’Shea and a century of goals for the season.
Hunter rates Luketic one of the best defenders in the division and has called for his inclusion in the team of the year.
OtherplayerstokeepaneyeonfortheStorm are midfielder Cameron Baker who carved up WestFootscraywithaseason-bestperformance on Saturday, and ruckman Caelin Wright who is coming off an impressive showing against RoosterMichaelKennedy,oneofthefavourites to be named first ruck in the team of the year.
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Division 2
The fourth and last place in the WRFL division 2 finals will go to a Wyndham club – Glenorden or Manor Lakes. Glenorden (48 points, 169.03%) has fallen on tough times, losing its past four matches. Last year’s premiers will fancy themselves to snap out of their losing ways and cling to the last spot in the four. In their favour is a draw that finds them facing West Footscray at home on Saturday and North Footscray away to round out the season. They should win at least one of those games. If the Hawks stay true to form and pick up one of those two matches, Manor Lakes (44 points, 177.71%) will have to conquer second-placed Wyndhamvale on Saturday and also top-of-the-ladder Parkside, which will be no mean feat.
The verdict: Glenorden will scrape into the finals.
Division 1
One club will reach the division 1 finals with a negative win-loss record, but will it be struggling Hoppers Crossing (28
points, 101.51%), which is in dismal form on the back of four consecutive losses, or a rampaging Altona (28 points, 90.30%), which has strung together four wins from its past five matches? A month ago, such a scenario would have seemed inconceivable, such was Hoppers Crossing’s lofty standing in the league and strong play in the first half of the campaign, compared with Altona’s slow burn of a rebuilding phase featuring a number of fresh, young faces. It will come down to the final two rounds of the season, with Hoppers still the warm favourites to hold on to fifth thanks to the luck of the draw. Hoppers need to make hay while the sun is shining on Saturday and beat bottom-of-the-ladder Yarraville-Seddon, with Hoppers knowing it will have to face powerhouse Deer Park in the final round. There’s no such luck for Altona, which is faced with two tough encounters – the first against the Deer Park juggernaut on Saturday, the second against St Albans, a confirmed finalist. The verdict: Hoppers Crossing will hold on by the skin of its teeth.
By Lance Jenkinson
WerribeeDevilsco-captainElishaBurnetteisa lionheart in every sense of the word.
e 30-year-old has provided constant reminders of her courage to coach Lloyd Klaman since returning to her childhood club at the start of last season.
Burnette has played through injury, all the while playing out of her comfort zone in positions normally reserved for the ‘bigs’. She does it for the betterment of the team, and without complaint.
e Devils qualified in fourth for the Big V women’s division 1 playoffs and are in the midst of a three-game semi-final series with the Geelong Supercats.
But Burnette faced the real prospect of her finals dream being shattered.
About a month before the end of the regular season she experienced heart troubles, leaving her short of breath on the court. Not ideal for a player who compliments a sweet shooting strokewithhard-noseddefenceandrelianceon getting up and down the court in quick time.
Burnette is yet to get an official diagnosis a er two sets of scans, but she will not let it shatter her finals campaign until the doctor definitively tells her it is unsafe to pull on her singlet.
“I’ve been given the all clear to play and there’s nothing that is going to stop me from playing in these finals, that’s for sure.”
Burnette will continue to monitor the situation on and off the court.
Asked what she’d do if she suffered a reoccurrence of the issue, she said: “I’ll just tug on the shirt and let him [Klaman] know I need a breather.”
Klaman knows the Devils’ chances of upsetting the premiership favourite Supercats would be significantly weakened without a fit Burnette on the court.
Burnette returned to the club last season to play in her more familiar two guard role. She’s a natural shooter and a back court specialist.
But this season – because of a dearth of tall, physicalplayersontherosterandanabundance of young up-and-coming backcourters – the under-sized Burnette has been plugged into the more physically demanding power forward spot and more than held her own.
Burnette’s rebounding numbers (6.9 per
game) are comparable to Lisa Troyahn (8.1) and Jodi Impey (7.2) – two players who make their living in the paint – while remaining an offensive threat as a top-15 scorer in the competition.
“She’s a tough kid,” Klaman said.
“She has to play bigger than she is quite a lot.
“A lot of times we have her playing in the four spot at power forward, but she holds her weight and she’s up there with the leading rebounders on the team.
“She does all of the little things that make everybody better.”
Burnette insists her rebounding numbers would not be as strong without the likes of Troyahn and Impey boxing out to create space in the paint.
She also practices what she preaches to the younger players on the team that there is no substitute for determination.
“You need help from your teammates because if they’re not boxing out, I can’t get in there and get a rebound because I am small,” she said.
“You also need to get hungry for the ball, make sure you get it and not the opposition.
“It’s 90 per cent heart, 10 per cent talent, you’ve just got to get a er it.”
It’s not a major burden for Burnette to take on the extra duties, just another challenge in a decorated basketball career.
Burnette started at the Devils aged eight and went on to captain the club on two occasions.
Wedged in between was a stint in the US college system with Northeast Community College in Nebraska.
While the ride was fun, the Truganina resident was thrilled to return to the Devils, and wants to lead them to a premiership.
“I love playing for Werribee, always have, it holds a special place in my heart,” Burnette said.
“It was always a goal to finish off my career here.”
e Devils have exceeded expectations by qualifying for the finals in their first season back in division 1.
ey will face the Supercats in game two at the Geelong Arena on Saturday night at 6pm, with a third game at the same venue on Sunday if required.
Burnette is adamant the Devils are not in the finals to simply make up the numbers.
By Lance Jenkinson
Werribee Bears are the undisputed No. 1 rugby league club in the western suburbs – for the time being at least.
e Bears are the team to beat out west a er a barnstorming 52-20 win over Altona Roosters in the Victorian Rugby League first grade at Haines Drive Reserve on Saturday.
It’s the second time they have beaten their arch-rivals this season.
Bears captain James Te Whata said it was time for the young, ambitious club to start challenging the Roosters, who are the most successful club in VRL history.
“ e Roosters have been around for a long time and they’ve won so many premierships, so a lot of people respect their club and go there because they know they’ve won,” Te Whata said.
“It’s time that a young club comes up to give them a bit of a challenge.”
e Bears have broken into the top-four and are ready to give the competition a shake.
Te Whata, a foundation member of the Bears senior section which began four years ago, said the club had never been better placed to have a shot at the ultimate glory.
at’s a big statement, considering the Bears are still no guarantee to reach the playoffs.
“It’s probably the best side we’ve had since I’ve been here,” Te Whata said.
“We haven’t got superstars, we’ve just got a huge brotherhood going on.
“Everyone is keen and if we get to the semis, I think we can go all the way.”
e Bears will have to earn the right to feature in the September action.
ey will confront the dangerous Doveton Steelers at home on Saturday, the fi h-ranked side that is desperate to take the Bears’ spot
in the four. Werribee will then have the small matter of dealing with the North West Wolves, the team sitting directly above it on the ladder, on the final day.
e Bears’ recent form has been as good as any, and there’s no reason why they can’t keep it up.
eir potent le side, led by Latham Harris-Pont, Kingi Kani and Liam Reid, was nearly unstoppable against the Roosters.
Harris-Pont collected man of the match honours a er running in two tries.
“ ey just dominated that le side – it was try a er try,” Te Whata said. “ e defence of the Roosters had nothing against them.”
e forward pack, of which Te Whata is a key part, got their hands dirty to lay the foundation for the Bears’ success. Andrew Mafi, Martel Opo and Sebastian Lagaaia not only chewed up the metres but stopped the Roosters’ forwards in their tracks.
e Bears are calling on local rugby league fans to pack Haines Drive Reserve on Saturday to cheer the team all the way to the finals..
The run home
Sunbury Tigers (20 points, +308)
The defending champions face two of the bottom three sides in the remaining two games and should win both.
Casey Warriors (20 points, + 291)
The Warriors play the VRL’s bottom two teams in the last two rounds, so don’t rule them out from gaining enough points to knock the Tigers off top spot.
NW Wolves (16 points, +148)
The Wolves will automatically bank two points courtesy of the bye in the penultimate round, so their defence of third spot might come down to a mouth-watering clash with the Werribee Bears in the last round.
Werribee Bears (16 points, +82)
The Bears can finish as high as third or as low as sixth. If they win both remaining games against Doveton Steelers and North West Wolves, they will finish third. If they only beat the Steelers, they will play in the finals. If they lose both games, they will tumble out of the four.
Doveton Steelers (16 points, -1)
The Steelers will make the finals if they win their remaining games against Werribee Bears and Altona Roosters.
Altona Roosters (14 points, +52)
The Roosters have to beat both the Sunbury Tigers and Doveton Steelers and hope other pieces fall into place.
Friday 8th August – Gulls Coterie Social Night
The Gulls coterie will be running a social evening at the Williamstown RSL function room from 8pm – 12pm. The night is open to all gulls members, club sponsors, supporters and friends of the Williamstown Football Club to celebrate our 150th anniversary. Cost for the evening is $10 with drinks at bar prices. Contact Jeff Otter for bookings – 9397 6020
Friday 22nd August – Business Networking Luncheon
Hosted by Ian Rickman, guests will hear from 4 time Hawthorn Premiership Player John Kennedy Junior who will speak about his playing career and current business achievements. This afternoon is a great opportunity for local business owners to network as well as for any WFC past players and officials to catch up with old friends. Tickets cost $ 70.00 (GST incl.) and includes a 2 course meal and drinks from 1.00pm till 4.00pm. Please contact Brendan Curry for enquiries and bookings on bcurry@williamstownfc.com.au / 0409 857 308
Friday 3rd October – Gerry Callahan Medal Presentation Night
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Do you ever not think about football?
Yes I do, but it’s not easy. Probably the late start to fatherhood having Sophie, who is two years old, gives me some moments not to think about footy. Sometimes I try and turn off with a bit of television and a movie or something like that. I don’t see myself as a footy tragic. I am not obsessive about football. I think that would be painful. I think I have pretty good balance in my life. I get so much out of the game, and the people in it. What did you do on your last day off?
We have a little holiday place in Port Arlington and we are doing a small renovation on it. So I have no shortage of things to do. Little things I used to do on the family farm, like ferreting and shooting, I haven’t done those in a while. Sophie gets a lot of my time.
What sort of television and movies do you like to watch?
Play School is dominating at the moment. I like history, military stuff. I have been to Gallipoli, spent 4 days there, and spent a week on the Western Front. I want to go to Normandy and the D Day beaches next time we go overseas. I am fascinated with both World Wars, and the Kennedy Assassinations, but I am not a conspiracy theorist by any means. My tastes are pretty broad, I love Seinfeld, and any movie that can make me laugh. One thing I am not into is science fiction, that’s probably the only genre I am not interested in. My music taste is pretty broad.
What about sport on TV ?
I watch a bit of footy on the television. I watch the North Melbourne game each week because you never know when a player might be coming back. I don’t watch as a footy fan, I watch for education. I am looking for edits, things I want to show our players that might be able to help us. We did a session with our defensive players and I did half a dozen edits from the Fremantle Sydney final from last year. We showed our players half a dozen edits of the behavior of the Fremantle defenders, and the players got a lot out of it. It is good to see how different clubs go about it, and what we can take out of that.
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Riders were greeted by cold, crisp conditions for the third race in the Footscray Cycling Club’s Salter Series, a challenging 80-kilometre circuit taking riders around Kirksbridge in Little River.
Brunswick rider Vincent Geluwie staged a daring breakaway with Footscray’s Josh Zammit with 15km to go in the A-grade race.
e pair built up a 40-second lead that they held through good communication
and co-operation all the way to the finish line.
With the South Coast Cycling Team working hardtodeliverequalpointsleaderToddSatchel to the finish, it looked like the ‘escapees’ might be caught close to the line.
But Dutch-born Geluwie, 32, held on to take the win.
“Fortunately, Josh had just done a long turn on the front, so I had the best position coming up to the line,” Geluwie said.
Todd Satchel took third in the messy bunch sprint, tantalisingly close to second-placed Zammit.
Geluwie has a long cycling pedigree. He raced seriously in the country of his birth from the age of 16 and claimed many wins before moving to Australia.
He now races for the fun of it and showed Saturday’s bunch that he’s no slouch on the road.
By Lance Jenkinson
Port Melbourne’s well-drilled VFL veterans gave the inexperienced Werribee Tigers a lesson in sticking to a task in a 24-point win at Avalon Airport Oval on Sunday.
e young Tigers have shown promise all season and are not that far off the competition’s pacesetters. But the all-too-familiar mental drop-offs that have plagued the group are likely to cost them a finals double chance a er slipping a game and a half outside the top four.
Compounding Werribee’s woes further was that too much of the workload was heaped on raw youngsters as their own seasoned campaigners chose the wrong game to have an off day.
“A couple of our older blokes either didn’t get involvedorloweredtheircolours,”Tigerscoach John Lamont said. “You need your experienced blokes on the job.”
ere’snosubstituteforexperienceandPort, having opened up a two-game break at the top of the ladder, has it in abundance.
Lamont can’t speed up the process and understands it will take time for his squad to make implementing a style for 120 minutes second nature.
“Part of it is maturity,” he said.
e Tigers are a promising young team showing flashes of what they’re capable of producing.
eir tendency to switch off at important moments is a major reason why they’re not in a lo ier position.
“[Port is] a mature group and they know how each other are going to play,” Lamont said.
“ ere’s a crew of those boys – [Toby] Pinwill, [Chris] Cain, [John] Baird, [Shane] Valenti, [Tom] Langford – who have been playing together for a long time.
“To beat them, you’ve got to play consistent, hard footy for 120 minutes. If you drop off, you’ll get beaten and that’s what happened to us.
“We’d kick a point, then drop off defensively, then we’d go hard for a while, kick a goal, then a couple of blokes would drop off for a few minutes and we’d let them in for a goal. You can’t do that.
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“You’ve got to hang in there and keep the pressure on. Because if one bloke drops off and misses tackles or doesn’t press up defensively or kicks the ball to the wrong spot, they’ll get you.”
Michael Sodamaco and Taylor Hine were the standouts for the Tigers.
Sodamaco did a good job blanketing the dangerous Valenti, while Hine got the better of Cain. Sodamaco’s day was spoilt by a shoulder injury that’s likely to see him miss games in the run-in to the finals.
“ ey had specific roles and played them
well,” Lamont said. “ ey’d be the main two blokes who stuck to their task and restricted their [opponent’s] influence.”
It still took the Borough until time-on in the last quarter to claim the four premiership points.
Tigers forward Ben Brown was le to rue a missed shot on goal at the 22-minute mark that would have cut the deficit to less than a kick, onlyfortheBoroughtogouptheotherendand major to put the game out of reach. eTigerswillwelcomeFootscraytoWatton Street on Sunday from 1pm.
Werribee has to snap out of its funk or it will berelegatedfromthestate’ssecond-tierHockey Victoria men’s Vic League 1.
e Tigers have time to jump out of the relegation zone, but the clock is ticking.
Eventually, the three plodding teams above them on the ladder will slam the door shut.
e Tigers must start winning now if they want to avoid the drop zone in Ryan Tout’s first season in charge as coach.
“Every game is big now,” Tigers captain Ross Cowlishaw said.
“We realise that we’ve got to start winning games to stay up.”
Werribee endured a frustrating time in a 2-1 loss to the Gippsland Bulls at Presidents Park on Saturday.
No goals were scored by either team in open play, with the Bulls basically winning the penalty corner battle two to one.
e Tigers were content with their style of play, but a lack of cutting edge on the front line hurt them badly.
“ e last four weeks are probably the best hockey that we’ve been playing all year, but we just aren’t getting the results, which is a bit frustrating,” Cowlishaw said.
Adam Hopkins was the Tigers’ player of the match for his resolute defending.
Andrew Purcell continues to work hard in attack, holding the ball up and putting teammates into scoring positions.
e only player to bulge the back of the net was Sam Huxtable, from the short corner, to take his season tally to a team-high 13.
It’s desperation time for the Tigers, who host finals-bound Melbourne University at home on Saturday.
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The Werribee Football Club will this Sunday (August 10) enjoy a double celebration at Avalon Airport Oval in the form of our annual Multicultural Day, and Past Players and Officials Day.
The day will include activities on and off the field. With the support of our community partners Bendigo Bank, and thanks to Wyndham Council, the crowd will be treated to performances by traditional African, Chinese and Indian performers.
There will be international food stalls, including the Afrofeast and The Curry Truck, as well as multicultural Auskick games, face-painting, an AFL inflatable zone, jumping castle, and more. Children under 15 are admitted free and all the fun starts at 11am.
As part of our Past Players and Officials Day all the “boys” will be in the marquee at the Watton Street end of the ground. They’ll include Leece, Comben, Atkins, Taylor, Ballan, Fitzpatrick, Marriott and Faulkner.
Some of the club’s past players are involved with the current team. Senior coach John Lamont was a member of our 1993 premiership team, as was Matt Power, who is an assistant coach for our development team under Phil O’Keeffe, another past player. Michael McMaster, a former best and fairest winner and premiership player, is a runner for the seniors as is Ben McKinley.
So while some former players will be in the tent celebrating past glories some will be helping our players take the points from the Footscray Bulldogs in the first VFL meeting between the two sides. The game begins at 1pm.
Kevin Hillier
All that Jazz Honda has released the latest version of its popular Jazz which, thankfully, is a far better car than the name suggests. This is the third-generation of Honda’s versatile five-door hatch, and it comes with a host of standard features including three-mode rear view camera, colour touch-screen Display Audio system, big storage capacity and a heap of safety features. The Jazz has class-leading interior space and practicality courtesy of its centre-mounted fuel tank and ‘magic seats’ that flip and fold in 18 different ways! It’s available in VTi, VTi-S and VTi-L models, all powered by a 1.5-litre i-VTEC engine, with a price range from $14,990 to $22,985. A manual transmission is available in the VTi and achieves 6.2 litres per 100 kilometres.
Kia’s next generation
The all-new third generation Kia Sorento will be unveiled in Korea this month. Featuring bold, swept-back exterior styling, the new model sports a lower roofline, higher beltline, “more muscular stance, rounded shoulders at the rear, and deeply sculpted body surfaces”. Together with a larger, more upright ‘tiger-nose’ grille, these design changes are aimed at raising the aesthetic sophistication of Kia’s best-selling SUV. It will be showcased in Korea at the end of the month and is due to make its world motor show premiere on October 2 at the 2014 Paris Motor Show.
Into new Territory
Ford has revealed the final version of
it’s Australian-built Territory SUV. The freshened Territory will arrive later this year with an updated look that includes a bold grille and headlights in keeping with Ford’s global SUV styling. More than 155,000 Territory SUVs have been sold since they were first launched in 2004 and it remains one of the best-sellers in its class. The 2014 Falcon and Territory program was made possible with a $34 million federal government co-investment, as well as co-investment
provided by the Victorian government. It will come in the proven but thirsty six-cylinder petrol engine as well as the popular V6 TDCi, which accounts for more than half of all Territory sales.
Full Beam ahead
BMW has opened a state-of-the-art $25 million dealership in Bundoora to service the fast-growing northern suburbs. Unique in Australia as a single stand-alone dealership, it will be a one-stop destination
for all BMW drivers and aficionados, with all services available under the BMW brand including new and used vehicles, BMW parts and service, finance, a BMW Bodyshop and BMW Motorrad (motorcycles). The $10 million BMW Bodyshop has body repair technology seen so far only in Europe. The paintshop will be capable of providing more than a million colour combinations, all remotely controlled by world-leading UK-based company Junair.
By David Bonnici
Chrysler’s Grand Voyager is one vehicle that’s more fun as a passenger than as a driver.
My envy for those in the back stems from a childhood where long drives were spent squeezing into a little Morris 1100 with my parents and three siblings.
In contrast, this seven-seater provides executive comfort, with two, separate, airline-style leather seats in the second row and a standard three-place rear seat, which cleverly disappears under the floor at the flick of a button. With all the seats folded away it becomes a decent-sized van with le and right electric sliding doors and tailgate.
e passenger cabin also has two nine-inch drop-down DVD screens, at the front and rear, and there are tray tables that fold down from the seats in front to complete that airliner feel.
e entertainment system is controlled from a touch screen up front, although the kids can choose their own entertainment be it a DVD, or video game that can be plugged in via the audio/video input jacks. It even comes with wireless headphones to assist with driver sanity.Allthisgadgetryshouldstaveoffcriesof ‘are we there yet?’ for at least two hours.
e comfort spills into the front, where the leather-trimmed front seats have middle armrests and eight-way settings including lumbar support. e driver’s seat has two memory settings and the front and second-row seats are heated.
Central to everything is the ‘Uconnect’ touch screen that controls all the in-car entertainment, phone, navigation and park-assist, including reverse camera. You can also control many functions via buttons on the leather-trim steering, which sits in front of gauges that have a classic nautical look to them.
e general interior trim looks good, although it could do with more storage in the centre console.
e Grand Voyager is replete with safety features, including a blind-spot warning on each side mirror, which lights up when a car is alongside. ere’s also an audible alarm if you indicate to change lanes while a car is there.
e 2.8L turbo diesel engine pulls it along well. Once wound up it does 100 km/h on the open road with little effort. is is a nice luxury option for bigger families or companies that need a VIP mover. It is available at Werribee Chrysler Jeep Dodge, 163-179 Old Geelong Road, Hoppers Crossing. www.werribeechryslerjeep.com.au
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