Wyndham Star Weekly - 10th September 2014

Fields of gold

Police at ‘breaking point’

By Cameron Tait

Wyndham, with the lowest police-topopulationratioinVictoria,isfacingapolicing “crisis”, according to a senior western suburbs o cer.

Detective Senior Constable Brendan O’Mahoney said that, on average, there were fewer front line police on duty at Werribee now than in the late 1970s and early ’80s.

Morethan150peoplewhoattendedarallyin Werribee last Saturday heard that Wyndham needed more police, a redeveloped Werribee police station and new stations at Point Cook

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and Wyndham Vale. People at the rally included federal Lalor MP Joanne Ryan, state LaborMPsTimPallasandJillHennessy,mayor Bob Fairclough and Cr Peter Gibbons, a 44-year police veteran.

Police Association secretary Ron Iddles told the crowd the City of Wyndham needed 111 police just to meet the state average ratio.

“ e current policing model is to have an average of 102 police per 100,000 people. Wyndham has 45 per 100,000 people – it’s a disgrace,” he said. “Crime in Wyndham went up 7.5 per cent [in 2013-14] and robberies went up 70 per cent; assaults and car the s were up,

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but drug o ences were down. at’s because there’snotenoughpoliceonthestreettocharge people with drug o ences.’’

Detective Senior Constable O’Mahoney, a Wyndham Police Association delegate whose family has lived in the area more than 60 years, said the city’s o cers were at breaking point.

He said that for too long Wyndham o cers had been working double shi s and coming in on days o to cover for sick or burnt-out colleagues. ‘‘It can’t continue. Every day, I see and hear members who are exhausted and stressed because of the lack of resources. It isn’t fair on them or the people of Wyndham.”

A er speaking to a close family friend who wasapoliceo ceratWerribeeinthelate1970s and early 1980s, Detective Senior Constable O’Mahoney said he “nearly fell o his chair” when he discovered police numbers were similar to those at Werribee today, despite a tenfold population increase.

“It means there are e ectively fewer rst responder police in Wyndham than there were in the late 1970s.”

Senior Sergeant Iddles said the current method of basing police allocations on crime statistics was awed. “It’s like looking in the rear-vision mirror.”

‘Ice’ scourge stretches services

By Cameron Tait

Wyndham’s health services are being stretched to the limit as they tackle Victoria’s ‘ice’ scourge.

In the 12 months to July, 67 people a ected by crystal methamphetamine sought treatment at Werribee Mercy Hospital’s emergency department.

Mercy Health executive director of health services Linda Mellors said methamphetamine accounted for about 7 per cent of all alcohol or drug-related presentations to the hospital.

“ e majority of emergency department sta have been involved in the treatment of a patient under the in uence of crystal methamphetamine [ice],” Dr Mellors said.

Odyssey Community Services, which provides treatment and support services to address alcohol and other drug issues, has recently opened an outreach service at Anglicare in Werribee.

Odyssey executive manager Neos Zavrou said there was overwhelming demand across the western suburbs.

“We receive more than 100 calls a day from

clients seeking treatment for drug or alcohol addictions. e phone is

hot,” he said. “ ere’s no doubt the use of ice in the community is increasing … it’s impacting on the levels of violence in the community and presentations to hospital emergency departments.”

A report by the Law Reform, Drugs and Crime Prevention Committee, tabled in State Parliament last week, made 54 recommendations to the government on how to deal with the spread of ice, while a new television advertising campaign, now under

Teacher’s kids ‘crawling the walls’

A former Werribee Secondary College teacher who su ered a nervous breakdown a er being forced to teach unruly students has won almost $770,000 in damages.

Peter Doulis, 48, sued the state government, saying he was allocated an unduly heavy workload of “feral” classes at the college between 1998 and 2004.

e Supreme Court heard that in 2000, the college divided its years 8, 9 and 10 classes into ve streams – accelerated, high achievers, medium achievers, low achievers and foundation.

Mr Doulis, who now su ers chronic severe depression, argued his classes were made

up almost exclusively of the school’s most challenging students, including those who su ered from a range of disabilities including autism, dyslexia and Asperger’s syndrome, and others who were very badly behaved.

He told the court that even before class, his students were “all hyper” and “virtually crawling up the walls outside the classroom”.

He claimed he once had to break up an incident in which a student was holding another student down and burning his jumper with a ame-thrower made from a deodorant can and a lighter.

Last Friday, Supreme Court Justice Timothy Ginnane ruled the school had breached its duty

of care to Mr Doulis because it did not reduce the number of di cult classes he had to teach or support him when he returned to work.

JusticeGinnaneawardedMrDoulisdamages for pain and su ering, loss of enjoyment of life and lost earnings.

Justice Ginnane found the government had a dutytominimisetheriskofMrDoulissu ering from depression by modifying or removing his teaching of the low and foundation classes.

Anotherhearingwillbeheldlaterthismonth todeterminehowmuchMrDoulisisentitledto for future loss of income.

way, is aimed at educating young people on the risks associated with the highly addictive drug. e state government last week announced $4.5 million in new funding from the Tra c Accident Commission to test 100,000 drivers for drugs, including ice, in the next 12 months.

Police Minister Kim Wells said 26 per cent of all fatalities on Victorian roads last year involved drivers who tested positive to drugs. “ irty-nine drivers who were killed in road accidents had cannabis, ecstasy or methamphetamine, including ice, in their system,” he said.

Fire ghter lift for Wyndham

e number of career re ghters in Wyndham has been boosted, with the CFA assigning four recent graduates to the area.

Hoppers Crossing will receive two new re ghters – Geelong’s Andrew Ellise and Daniel Bourke from Glen Waverley. Geelong’s Nick French and Torquay’s Chris Brown have been posted to Point Cook.

e men were among 25 re ghters to graduate from the CFA’s Fiskville Training College late last month.

eir postings to Wyndham come as the Point Cook station was forced to revert to a volunteer response last Tuesday night, a day a er a suspicious re at a children’s playground at Point Cook, because career re ghters were not available to work at the station. It is believed that no career re ghters were available between 6pm, Tuesday, and8amthenextday. eCFAmaintains that the station was not closed as a result of the sta shortage, saying that it reverted to volunteer manning.

A spokesman said two career re ghters from Point Cook had been redeployed to Hoppers Crossing. e spokesman would not say why the re ghters had been sent to another station.

He said there was no danger to the public, and at least two brigades would have responded to any emergency that may have arisen.

“CFAalwaysrespondswithatleasttwo brigades to virtually every incident,” he said. “Point Cook was well protected by CFA re ghters who maintained service to the community.”

Laura Michell

City waits on complaint decision

By Laura Michell

Wyndham council will not consider taking action against councillor Intaj Khan until the Local Government Inspectorate has nished investigating a complaint made against him.

As reported by Star Weekly, a Wyndham resident lodged a complaint with the inspectorate, alleging that Cr Khan had misused his position as a councillor to promote his business interests in a council-branded advertisement.

e complaint surrounds an advertisement in the July edition of Alwasat, a western suburbs-based Arabic newspaper.

e advertisement features a photo of Cr Khan, a Ramadan message, Wyndham council’s logo and web address, and a listing of three schools either owned or managed by Cr Khan. A similar advertisement featuring Cr Khan appeared in Alwasat’s July 2013 edition. Both advertisements appeared without the council’s knowledge or approval.

Cr Khan maintains that the advertisements were “free community greetings”.

Wyndham council chief executive Kerry ompson said the council would not consider internal action until the inspectorate’s investigation was over.

“Once … recommendations [are] made, we will be in a position to determine whether any internal actions are required. It is important to point out that these allegations are treated very seriously.”

AspokesmanfortheInfrastructureandLocal Government department said the inspectorate would assess the complaint to determine if it fell under its jurisdiction.

Ifaninvestigationisnecessary,thecomplaint will be passed on to an investigator and the parties involved will be interviewed.

Medal nds its way home

A Werribee woman has found her grandfather’s long-lost World War I medal a er it was uncovered about 150 kilometres from her home.

Former Inverloch RSL president Gordon Garbutt presented Linda Scott with the medal earlier this month a er a Wonthaggi woman gave it to the RSL. e woman told Mr Garbutt she found the medal when tidying up her grandparents’ home in Wonthaggi.

A er two years of trying to nd the medal’s owner, Mr Garbutt contacted Melbourne City RSL research o cer Bill Wyndham to ask for help.

Eventually, Mr Wyndham was able to work out that it belonged to Mrs Scott’s grandfather, Arthur Lane, who joined the army in October 1916 at the age of 25. Mrs Scott said she was surprised the medal was in Wonthaggi, when her grandfather lived in the Yarraville area. She said her grandfather served in France and Belgium, was badly injured on the front line in Belgium in October 1917 and was gassed in August 1918. He returned home to his family in November 1919.

“I was six when my grandfather died,” Mrs Scott said. “I can remember him coughing and that he was very ill.”

Man jailed over hidden ‘ice’ haul

By Laura Michell

A Point Cook man has been jailed over 161.5kg of methamphetamines concealed in the tyres of a truck imported from China.

Rhys Cini, 30, faced the Supreme Court on August 29 a er earlier pleading guilty to attempting to possess an unlawfully imported border-controlled drug.

He was sentenced to 10 years’ jail with a non-parole period of six years.

e court heard that Cini and his father, Patrick, were arrested by police on October 9 last year a er police found 205 one-kilogram packages containing methamphetamines in the tyres of a tractor truck on a ship docked at the Port of Brisbane.

Police said the packages contained ice with a potential street value of between $100 million and $200 million.

e truck had been imported by a company owned by Patrick Cini.

e ship had come from China and was bound for Melbourne.

Police removed the packages, replaced them with an “inert substance” and let the ship continue to Melbourne.

e court heard that the Cinis went to the Port of Melbourne on October 3, collected the truck and drove it to a factory in Brooklyn.

ey began removing the packages from the truck tyres the next day.

Over the next few days, the packages were taken to storage facilities in Hoppers Crossing, Rhys Cini’s house and Patrick Cini’s house, while others were le at the

factory. Police found three of the packages in the ceiling of one of the houses.

Delivering his sentence, Justice Michael Croucher said it was important to remind others in the community they would receive “sternandjustpunishment”forsucho ences.

“Anyone who has observed the criminal law in recent years knows the consumption of methamphetamines tends to be related to human misery in many forms,” he said.

‘‘ The consumption of methamphetamines is related to human misery in many forms ’’ - Justice Croucher

“To take one example, in this court, we see the misery on the faces of those whose loved ones have been injured or killed by persons a ected by ice, and the disbelief on the faces of families of the o enders when their loved ones are sent to prison. It is just awful.”

Justice Croucher said that while such outcomes were not to be factored into the sentences imposed, the court was ‘‘entitled to say that general deterrence, just punishment and denunciation are important considerations when sentencing for o ences of this nature”.

“ e community should also know that this court will denounce such behaviour. And I do.”

Country chords on the park

Werribee Park’s Live on the Lawn concert is getting a country makeover. Some of Australia’s biggest country-rock acts will perform at the annual outdoor concert next February. Among them will be Golden Guitar winners Lee Kernaghan, Kasey Chambers and Adam Brand (pictured). The event, formerly known as Legends on the Lawn, will be held on the great lawn at Werribee Park on Sunday, February 22. Wyndham mayor Bob Fairclough said Live on the Lawn would showcase the cream of Australian country-rock. “It will be a unique event for Victoria … Live on the Lawn is so much more than the usual stadium show.” He said the concert, now in its fth year, gave people a chance to experience live music while enjoying a picnic with family and friends. Tickets go on sale on September 17. For more details, visit www.liveonthelawn.com.au.

Laura Michell

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Kevin Hillier has an idea on how to slow speeding drivers

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Public transport push

e have had one of those electronic speed signs parked in our street for the past week. It’s one of those that shows you how fast you’re going, and if you’re under the limit (50km/h in this case) a smiley face comes up. If you’re over, it reads ‘too fast’. So what’s the point? I watched this closely and about 75 per cent of cars were well over the limit. ere’s de nitely a speeding problem in my street. My problem is that the sign was on the wrong side of the road as most of the speeding happens going the other way. Would it not make more sense to have these cameras actually operating as proper speed cameras? Instead of ‘too fast’, how about ‘you’re nicked’ or ‘say goodbye to three points and 200 bucks’. at would slow drivers down immediately. On that subject, I saw a white ute in my rear vision mirror on Hogans Road last week. It was just on dark and not quite time to turn on headlights, which was handy as I could see that one of his headlights and one of his park lights weresmashed.Whenhepassedme,atwellover the60limit,Isawthattwoofhistaillightswere

also broken. ere was no point reporting it either ... he had no number plates! And how many white utes are there in the west?

Congratulations to Chris Byrne on being named Business Person of the Year at the recent Wyndham Business Awards. Chris was the rst sponsor of this column in a paper that now doesn’t exist.

I have known him since the mid-1980s, when he started as a salesman at Werribee Mazda. He’s incredibly loyal to everyone he comes across. He’s a straight shooter and an engaging human being. Chris calls a spade a spade but his strong family values come across in his business dealings. He’s an astute businessman who has made sure he has quality people working with him. e contribution Westpoint Ford makes to many community organisations, like the 20th Man Foundation, doesn’t go unnoticed. I congratulate him and thank him for his support,notjustforme,butforthecommunity

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

WESTPOINT

The campaign to ‘Get Wyndham Moving’ is about to take to the city’s roads. Promotional messages on 10 Westrans buses will urge people to demand urgent road upgrades and public transport across Wyndham. For more details about the campaign visit www.getwyndhammoving.com.au.

Pizzas for sick girl

Two unsuccessful Wyndham council candidates and a defeated federal candidate have been preselected by the Liberal Party to contest Werribee, Tarneit and Altona at November’s state election. Tarun Singh, who stood in Harrison ward at the 2012 council elections, will take on Labor MP Tim Pallas and the Greens’ Bro Shef eld-Brotherton in Werribee. In Tarneit, Dinesh Gourisetty will go up against Labor’s Telmo Languiller and Greens candidate Rohan Wearing. Altona Labor MP Jill Hennessy will square off against former federal Liberal candidate Nihal Samara. CONTACT

Domino’s Pizza stores in Werribee, Hoppers Crossing and Seabrook are encouraging people to help raise some dough for Werribee girl Alex Miller. Last October, ve-year-old Alex was diagnosed with diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma, a rare and incurable tumour in the middle of the brain stem that affects only children On September 19 and 20, the three Domino’s stores will donate $1 from every pizza sold to support Alex and her family.

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Health hits ‘cruel’ to Wyndham

By Cameron Tait and Laura Michell

Wyndham residents will be Australia’s hardest hit if the federal government’s proposed GP co-paymentandchangestothePharmaceutical Bene ts Scheme go ahead, according to federal Lalor MP Joanne Ryan.

e Labor MP said Health Department gures revealed the changes would cost Lalor $52 million over four years, or an average of $297 per person.

e Medicare co-payment fee of $7 for GP visits, blood tests and X-rays was announced in this year’s federal budget.

Meanwhile, from next year, some patients will have to pay an extra $5 for PBS-subsidised prescriptions, while PBS safety net threshold amounts will also rise.

“ e combination of Tony Abbott’s new GP tax and his medicines price hike mean sick Australians will pay more,” Ms Ryan said.

“It’s a cruel and heartless hit on those in Lalor who can least a ord it – the sick and the vulnerable.

“ e GP tax and hospital cuts will increase emergency department waiting times and reduce the number of hospital beds across Lalor.”

Party t for a queen

Nancy Walsh has achieved a lot in her 100 years, but she lists her greatest achievement as being chosen to serve the Queen during Her Majesty’s second visit to Melbourne in 1963.

Mrs Walsh, who was working at the Hotel Windsor, was hand-chosen by management to wait on the Queen when she visited Flemington Racecourse.

“ eysentabigcartotakemetoFlemington and when I got there, I was introduced to the police o cers who were guarding the area,” she says. “I remember there being pink begonia owers that matched the Queen’s dress.

“When I got back to the Windsor, the ladies came up to me and said, ‘I would love to have done what you did’.’’

MrsWalshwasborninHobartonSeptember 17, 1914. She had four sisters and two brothers. Heavily involved in sports as a child, she played in championship netball teams and

won countless running medals, which she still treasures dearly.

She moved to Newport in 1921 before starting work at the Hotel Windsor.

Mrs Walsh says the secret to her longevity is that she has lived “a good life”.

“You should love everybody and live a good life,” she says.

“Prayer helps me. I am also so lucky to have my family … my son Stephen, my daughter-in-law [Antoinette] and my two granddaughters. I don’t know what I would do without them.”

Mrs Walsh will celebrate her 100th birthday next Wednesday with her friends and sta at Glendale Aged Care Hostel, before joining her family at Werribee Mansion on September 21.

Laura Michell

As reported by Star Weekly in May, gures from the National Health Performance AuthorityrevealthatthemajorityofWyndham residentsrelyonbulk-billedGPclinicsfortheir healthcare.

e authority’s gures show that in 2012-13, 91 per cent of doctors’ appointments in the South Western Melbourne Medicare Local (SWMML) area, which covers Wyndham and Hobsons Bay, were bulk-billed.

SWMML chief executive Gaylene Coulton warned that introducing a $7 co-payment for GP visits and other health services from July, 2015, would directly a ect the people who

could a ord it the least, and people might put o seeing a doctor.

“Best-practice evidence shows that primary healthcare is the most economical way to manage the high cost of health service delivery,” she said.

Wyndham Vale single mum Kerry Arch, who runs a national support group for single parents, said the co-payment would make visiting the doctor too expensive for some families.

“We will have single parents who are living on such a tight budget that they can’t a ord to take their children to the doctor,” she said.

HELLO PHUKET

(Wayne Hawkins)

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A Point Cook couple will run seven marathons across six states and the ACT in seven days to help improve the safety of children.

Ben and Tammy Robinson will run the marathons in June and July next year to raise money for the charity Bravehearts, which helps children and their families a ected by sexual assault.

is will be the second time Mr Robinson has run seven marathons in seven days a er doing the same fund-raiser last year.

His wife cycled the marathons last year, but plans to run all seven next time.

Mr Robinson says the couple will be drawing on their personal experiences to help them through the gruelling seven days as his wife was sexually assaulted as a child and spent years ghting for justice.

“Ourstrongdesiretomakeadi erencestems form personal experience,” he says.

“Running seven marathons in six states [and the ACT] in seven days is a tough and painful experience but nothing compared to the pain my wife had to endure.

“I’m so proud of Tammy and her courage to protect future generations from a crime that impacted her entire life.”

Mrs Robinson says she is determined to raise awareness of the work Bravehearts does to help educate, empower and protect children.

“I know too well the devastating e ects child sexual assault can have on a person,” she says.

“I want to help Bravehearts reduce the incidence of this horrible crime.”

For more details about the marathon e ort visit www.braveheartsadventures.org.au.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

New estates come at a price

State Planning Minister Matthew Guy [‘A suburb for families’, Star Weekly, September 2] is like a CD stuck on repeat.

He’s still deaf to the cries of existing residents and blind to the reality of the ghettos he’s creating. Mr Guy ignores the hell we will all have to live near, while the state government and developers run away with the pro ts. The residents of Wyndham have had a gutful. Just stop.

We need the infrastructure rst, not in 10 to 15 years’ time.

Michael Young, via web

Hopefully the people who buy in Harpley estate have good ood insurance.

The area is part of the ood ow of Lollipop Creek. Try as hard as they might, it’s not possible to engineer away ooding.

Plan It Right, via web

Park vandalism re ects on parents

Re: ‘Razed ship in bad shape’ [Star Weekly, September 3]: What’s wrong with the people here in Wyndham? When glass bus shelters were built in Point Cook, some idiots decided to smash them and leave dangerous shards all over the ground for people to walk through.

Now we hear of more idiots who think it’s ne to burn down a children’s playground. Irresponsible parents have a lot to answer for when they raise junior criminals who think they can do whatever they want.

Tony A, via web

Skills, experience count in job search Matchworks general manager Michael Wasley says ‘‘employers aren’t necessarily looking for someone with the quali cations to do a job, but rather someone who can do

what they’re asked to do’’ [‘Youth jobless rate declines’, Star Weekly, September 2]. Maybe in some instances, but generally this a load of bull. When I was unemployed, I applied for hundreds of jobs where I may not have had experience in that area but had plenty of transferable skills.

Quali cations and three-plus years of practical experience mean absolutely everything, whereas motivation and enthusiasm to do the job mean very little.

Hard Worker, via web

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Kids unrestrained in crash car

By Laura Michell

Wyndham police say it was “pure luck” that they were not called to a triple fatality last Saturday night a er a car carrying three children who were unrestrained crashed into a power pole and through a set of iron gates. e accident happened on Cherry Lane, Laverton North, about 6.50pm.

Policebelievethestationwagon,drivenbyan unlicensed Shepparton man, 28, was travelling about 120km/h in a 60km/h zone when the driver lost control of the vehicle.

Acting Sergeant Graeme Crouch said the car crashed into a power pole before sliding over a large rock and through a set of iron gates. It stopped 48 metres from the initial impact.

Police allege that the car was carrying three children, aged between four and 10, who were unrestrained.

Acting Sergeant Crouch said one of the children was sitting in the rear luggage compartment of the station wagon, while the other two were sitting on the back seat.

ree adults in the car were all wearing seatbelts.

Trio survive on Twisties

ree bushwalkers spent a night lost in a state park with only a child’s hoodie and makeshi structure to shield them from the cold.

Werribee’s Kirrilee Ord, 21, her brother Mitchell, 12, and boyfriend Ben Warlond, 24, were hiking in Lerderderg State Park near Bacchus Marsh on Sunday when they became lost. e trio were all wearing shorts and T-shirts and had taken only one packet of Twisties to share on what was planned to be a two-hour walk.

Kirrilee’s half-sister Chelsea Newby raised the alarm just a er 4pm when they failed to return to their campsite.

Family members spent a sleepless night around a camp re, waiting for news as the trio huddled together with their American pitbull, Sasha, while temperatures plunged to about 6 degrees. Search and rescue teams located the bushwalkers at 7.40am on Monday, about ve kilometres from their campsite.

ey were given food and water before walking out of the bush with police and being reunited with family just a er 10am.

Kirrilee, an experienced camper, said she had turned the Twisties packet inside out to its re ective side in an e ort to signal helicopters.

When that failed to work, she used her knowledge from Girl Guides and the Scouts to build a shelter from bark, rocks and reeds. ey then huddled together to try and stay warm until help arrived.

“It was pretty cold, but the dog kept us all warm,” she said. “We were all snuggled in pretty tight.”

Police search and rescue’s Leading Senior Constable Matt Roberts said the trio had done the right thing by staying in the one place once they became lost. About 30 people from police and SES were involved in the overnight search.

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e children were taken to hospital for assessment.

Police said the driver returned a breath test reading of .037. e blood alcohol limit for an unlicensed driver is 00.

e driver was arrested and charged with conduct endangering life, driving in a manner dangerous, driving at a dangerous speed, exceeding the speed limit, unlicensed driving, drink-driving and three counts of allowing a child under 16 to be unrestrained.

He will face court at a later date.

Acting Sergeant Crouch said police were

concernedbythenumberofdriverscontinuing to speed on Wyndham’s roads.

On September 2, police caught three drivers in about ve hours driving at more than 15km/h over the speed limit.

In one case, a Werribee man, 22, was allegedly driving at 103km/h in a 70km/h zone along Old Geelong Road, Hoppers Crossing. He was charged with drugs, weapons and tra c o ences and bailed to appear in court.

“Itisquitecommontocatchpeopleinthe1524-kilometre-over bracket each day,” Acting Sergeant Crouch said.

Introducing

DR DAVID LOUEY

Dr David Louey graduated from the University of Melbourne in 1988. Dr David has practiced in Werribee for almost 20 years developing a broad range of experience within all age groups.

DR AMALA PATHIRANA

Amala is of Sri Lankan origin and has been working in Australia since 2000.She enjoys the diversity of general practice but has a special interest in women’s health,paediatric and adolescent health and chronic illness management.

DR MARTA SEIGEL SHUMBA

Marta speaks English & Polish and lives locally in Wyndham. Marta specialises in women’s health,skin cancer,minor surgery and chronic disease.

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Dr Saeideh Khodabakhshi

Dr David Louey

Dr Helen Grogan

Dr Lianne Wong

Dr Alex Soltani

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Dr Phillip Ead

Dr Satish Singh

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Seeing tatts in a different light

By Laura Michell

An exhibition which blurs the lines between the

e Shi ing Skins exhibition by Deakin University PhD student Alison Bennett features up-close, detailed prints of skin marked by tattoos.

e images have been overlaid with 3Daugmented reality technology, which uses computer-generated sensory inputs to create a series of 3D moving images that jump out at the viewer.

e work is part of Ms Bennett’s PhD research into the nature of surfaces in digital photography.

She says her work plays with the boundaries between the digital and physical worlds, encouraging people to re-think how they view a photograph on a digital surface.

To capture the images, Ms Bennett rolled a re-fashioned atbed scanner around her subject’s bodies.

Shesaidusingthescannerhelpedto“unwrap the skin” and added an air of mystery to the exhibition as people were not quite sure which part of the body they were looking at.

Ms Bennett says she chose to photograph tattoos because she’s interested in the way people use them to signal who they are.

e exhibition took Ms Bennett about 18 months to put together, but she’s always looking for new images to add to it.

“Ithastakenonalifebiggerthananticipated,” she says.

“It was rst shown halfway through my PhD project. It started at [Deakin University’s] Burwood campus and was then picked up by [digital news site] Mashable.

“As an artist, it was an a rmation that people were excited by my work.”

Since then, Ms Bennett’s work has been on display in New York, Sydney and Geelong.

Next month, she will host a workshop at

the Wyndham Art Gallery, where she will discuss her work with visitors and give people an opportunity to be part of her future work by having their tattoos scanned.

e workshop is on Saturday, October

25, from 2-4pm; and Shi ing Skins is at the Wyndham Art Gallery until Sunday, November2.

Admission is free.

For more details visit alisonbennett.net

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Dogs put on the couch

By Laura Michell

Researchers at the University of Melbourne’s Werribee vet school are hoping to nd a way to prevent anxiety in dogs.

A group of dogs and their owners visited the Princes Highway vet hospital last week to take part in a behavioural study designed to provide researchers with more information about the causes of anxiety in dogs.

Participating in the study were Tilly, a jack russell terrier; Konah, a pointer crossbreed; and Motzi, a kelpie-terrier cross.

Lead investigator and animal behaviourist Dennis Wormald said the study focused on

terriers, companion dogs and gun dogs aged between 18 months and eight years, who were healthy and desexed.

He said some of the dogs had behavioural problems, while others did not.

edogstookpartinaseriesofbehavioural tests, allowing researchers to see how they responded to di erent situations.

ey were rst allowed to roam freely around an empty room for 10 minutes.

en they were played a series of noises and put in a room with two di erent surfaces. All their responses were recorded and monitored.

Dr Wormald said the study, which had

been approved by an ethics committee, would play an important role in determining why dogs develop anxiety.

He said anxiety was believed to predispose dogs to a range of behavioural problems including separation anxiety, noise phobias, inter-dog aggression, impulse control aggression and fear aggression.

“Anxiety in dogs seems to be an increasing problem in modern society,” he said. “To understand why, and how to best prevent anxiety, we need a consistent test that can be used to measure anxiety in dogs.

“We are really excited about this investigation.”

Jobs drive for disabled people

Wyndham employers are being encouraged to give the careers of people with a disability a jump start as part of a new campaign.

Launched in Werribee last week by disability employment services provider Advanced Personnel Management, the campaign will secure 40 jobs for people with disabilities across the western suburbs over the next four weeks.

APM chief executive Michael Hobday said organisations including Wyndham council and the Western Bulldogs had thrown their support behind the initiative.

“Once local employers are engaged, our team will provide free and comprehensive support at all stages of the employment process, from assessment of jobseekers to job matching, transition to work and in-work support,” Mr Hobday said.

“What we’re trying to do is match a large number of jobseekers with employment in a short period of time.

“We want to get people started in the workforce, whether it’s 10 hours a week or full-time and to shine a light on people with disabilities and the bene ts they can o er employers.

“We’re hoping employers will look for the gold in each person and take an inclusive approach to searching for potential employees.”

For more details, phone Sheree Holdsworth on 0409 653 047.

Cameron Tait

Joanne Ryan MP

Dear resident,

I

Federal Member for Lalor

firstly would like to thank local residents following my first year in the job as Federal Member for Lalor. It has been an honour and privilege to be your representative. It has been great to meet so many people in our vibrant community over the past year and I look forward to meeting many more of you in the year to come.

In the election campaign I told the people in the electorate of Lalor that I would come to Canberra to represent them—that I would come to Canberra to fight for them. And that is what I have been doing.

The past fortnight has been busy with two weeks of parliament sitting in Canberra. The first year anniversary of the Abbott Government has been a costly one for Lalor families. Health Department figures obtained by Labor have revealed the GP Tax and medicine price hikes will cost sick Australians in Lalor $52 million more over the next four years - the highest amount across the country. The combination of the new GP tax and the medicines price hike will cost every single person in Lalor an average of $297. A cruel and heartless hit on those in Lalor that can least afford it, the sick and the vulnerable.

The Abbott Government’s decision to also cut funding to local councils is deeply concerning given the transport issues faced by Lalor residents.

More than $3.36 million had been cut to Wyndham Council for local roads and other priority projects over the next three years. This cut is a short-sighted decision and will result in even further turmoil for local commuters who continue to battle road congestion across Lalor.

This program makes local roads safer by improving conditions and easing congestion. This decision is placing an unreasonable burden on Wyndham Council and will severely compromise road safety standards. And following a surprise deal done with millionaire Clive Palmer, the Government will rip $128 billion from the superannuation accounts of millions of Australians and hurt small business by cutting more than $5 billion of direct tax assistance.

Cuts across the board to families will also have a negative impact on local businesses and the economy with less disposable income for many.

Lalor residents deserve a government that will provide them with real opportunities. This Government is failing to represent the needs of people across Lalor and I will continue to fight on your behalf.

Shop2/36 Synnot St,Werribee 3030 03 9742 5800

Joanne.ryan.mp@aph.gov.au www.joanneryan.com.au

Dashin’

Joanne Ryan MP @JoanneRyanLalor

Fashion lovers ocked to Werribee Plaza last week to catch a glimpse of the latest styles for spring and summer. The launch party was a chance for shoppers to chat to the plaza’s fashion ambassador, Jess Dempsey, about the new collections and get advice on ‘must-have’ items for the coming season. The event also included a parade featuring designs from the centre’s most fashion-forward retailers.

Your parents can now live in a vibrant retirement community close to you.

Rose Grange is a newly established community, where your parents can start enjoying their retirement. They’ll love the great facilities like an indoor heated swimming pool, bowling green and more. Cinemas, shops and other conveniences are also within easy reach. Accommodation is in modern residences boasting open plan designs and superior furnishings.

Inspect this Thursday or Saturday 11 am - 4 pm or call 13 28 36 to arrange an appointment.

Rose Grange 83 Kulin Drive (cnr

Kinders win funding reprieve

By Laura Michell

More than 2000 Wyndham children have been guaranteed access to 15 hours of kindergarten next year, a er the federal government pledged to provide kinder funding for four-year-olds for another 12 months.

In April, councils were told that the government could discontinue the funding in 2015, meaning they either had to nd the money themselves or reduce the number of hours children could attend kindergarten.

Last week, assistant Education Minister Sussan Ley announced the government would commit to providing $406 million for another year.

e state government already funds 10-hours of kindergarten education each week for four-year-olds.

Wyndham councillor Heather Marcus said kindergarten fees would have increased from $1460 a year to $2128 had the government not committed the funding.

Cr Marcus said the federal government’s decision recognised the importance of

Hearts in the ride place

WhenWerribee’sCraigHead nallycompleted the Around the Bay bike ride a er three attempts, it was an unforgettable experience.

A er conquering the gruelling Kokoda Tracktheyearbefore,somemighthavethought pedalling around Port Phillip Bay would be a walk in the park.

But travelling more than 200 kilometres in a day proved a unique challenge.

“My rst [Bay] attempt was in 2009 when I made it halfway,” he says. “In 2010, I made it three-quarters of the way around and I’ve successfully completed it in 2011, 2012 and 2013, thanks to a much-needed training program.”

Mr Head and seven colleagues from construction company Form 700 will take part in this year’s ride on October 19, helping raise funds for e Smith Family. e team is on top of the fund-raising table with almost $25,000, but is aiming for $50,000.

More than 15,000 cyclists are expected to enter Australia’s most popular one-day bike ride, with riders able to choose from distances ranging from 20 to 250 kilometres.

“I’m a recreational rider and usually go on weekend rides of up to about 75 kilometres along the Federation Trail with my partner Lili,” Mr Head says.

“But for a major event like Around the Bay, youneedtoincreasetheintensity,whichmeans midweek rides and riding to work. [ e ride] is a great way to combine making a di erence to the lives of those in need with the con dence gained through achieving personal goals.”

For more details on this year’s ride, visit www.aroundthebayfundraising.com.au.

Cameron Tait

children having a good start in life. “We are committed to ensuring that every child has access to kindergartens in Wyndham “It’s essential that the federal and state governments continue their investment in kindergarten services given the evidence linking preschool attendance to improved student results in numeracy, reading and spelling.”

e council has already made o ers for 2032 children to attend kindergarten next year. Up to 75 per cent of o ers were for

children to attend a kindergarten of their rst preference.

e council expects 2300 children will start kindergarten at the municipality’s 23 centres in 2015.

Ms Ley said the federal government was reviewing its kindergarten funding partnerships with state governments for 2016 to ensure that as many children as possible had access to kindergarten.

Cr Marcus said the council would continue to advocate for federal government funding for kindergartens beyond 2015.

these school holidays

Date: Monday 22nd – Friday 26th September

Time: 11am & 1pm daily

Location: Opposite ICE near Harris Scarfe

Date: Monday 29th September – Friday 3rd October

Time: 11am – 2pm daily

Location: Opposite ICE near Harris Scarfe

Launching Soon

Get set to celebrate the unexpected with the launch of Jubilee, an exciting new development at Wyndham Vale in the heart of the west.

Surrounded by over 77 hectares of incredible landscaped open space, wetlands and the Werribee River, Jubilee will feature an indoor water park, cafés, recreation centres, schools, childcare centre, employment precinct, town square and much more.

The Jubilee Water Park includes:

• Large leisure pool complete with a sandy beach

• 25 metre lap pool that’s Olympic short course distance

• Indoor waterslide designed for ‘kids’ of all ages

• Junior Fun Zone with spurts, sprays and water cannons

Don’t miss out! Register today to be amongst the first in line for Stage 1, releasing soon.

Jubilee’s first village will include a $6 million indoor water wonderland for the exclusive use of residents. It will be the first of many Club Jubilee Recreation Centres to be built throughout the villages with complimentary membership for Jubilee residents.

Wyndham City together with other

women. It is alarming that Wyndham

councils - with a 169% increase over 2008 to 2013.

August, the City with 6 other regional

Lives ruined at a stroke

By Cameron Tait

Margaret Sytema knew something was wrong. It was one morning 18 years ago and she was working in the family’s Yarraville chicken shop.

A er an early start, every day like clockwork, she would get a phone call from her elderly mother about 7.30am to see if she was alright.

“When mum didn’t ring, I called my dad and he said, ‘Mum’s not well – she can’t talk’,” she said.

“ ey’d retired to Rockbank and were growing chickens for Steggles and were still quite active.”

Mrs Sytema rang her sister and when she arrived at hospital from work, her mother was in intensive care a er having a stroke.

“Mum was unconscious for 24 hours and we thought she wouldn’t make it,” she said.

“But her 50th wedding anniversary was coming up and we think she was determined to live for that.”

Mrs Sytema said that despite the massive stroke, her mother emerged from hospital and began the long rehabilitation process.

“Mum had to learn how to write, walk and talk again,” she said.

Mrs Sytema started accompanying her mother to the Weststroke Support Group, where she continues as treasurer even though her mother died in 1995.

e focus of National Stroke Week which continues until Sunday, is to encourage Australians to become more aware of stroke, understand their risks and the steps people can take to prevent it.

Stroke is Australia’s second biggest killer, with one in six people to be a ected in their lifetime.

Mrs Sytema said stroke did not discriminate.

“We have a man at the support group who was a truck driver. He had a stroke when he was 48 and he lost the use of his right hand,” she said. “ e night before my mum’s stroke she was cooking tea but she had a bad headache and she went to bed.

“It’s so important people make themselves

aware of the warning signs and if they suspect a stroke, to seek help straight away.”

e Weststroke Support Group meets at 10.30am on the rst Friday of the month at RecWest Footscray, corner Essex and Margaret streets, Footscray.

For more information phone Melva Morrison on 9317 7850 or to nd out about stroke visit www.strokefoundation.com.au.

Jail behind footlights

By Cameron Tait

Tasmania’s notorious Point Puer boys’ prison was a place to be feared because of its regime of stern discipline and harsh punishments.

e prison near Port Arthur was the British Empire’s rst reformatory built exclusively for juvenile male convicts and about 3000 boys were sent there between 1834 and 1849.

Now a play by Werribee’s Alaine Beek based on the lives of boys at the prison is a nalist in an Australia-wide competition.

Point Of No Return is one of three productions shortlisted in the national one-act play competition run by Playhouse Players, a Melbourne-based community theatre society.

Developed with the help of Werribee Secondary College student Chris de Zeeuw, Point Of No Return will be directed by Mrs Beek and performed by the college drama club at the Richmond eatrette, in Church Street, next month.

“It centres on ve boys in prison and starts with a new boy being introduced to the group,”

she said. “He’s more educated than the others, who are more streetwise, and the play centres on how he ts in, the group’s hierarchy, how friendships change and how they stand up to the mean, old guard.”

Mrs Beek says the roles are performed by boysofasimilarage.“Teenagershaveleadersin a group, those who get along, those who don’t; there are arguments, and in this play all the boys get to act their age.” Point Of No Return runs from October 9-11. Tickets are available at www.playhouseplayers.org.au/bookings.

Briefs

Inspiration proves costly

A man caught speeding on the Princes Freeway at Laverton on Sunday morning blamed his lead foot on a motivational speech he was listening to. Police said the Geelong man, 37, claimed he was driving at 152km/h in a 100 zone because he was inspired by the speech. The man’s car was impounded. He is expected to be charged on summons with speeding.

Point Cook crash hot spot

Police are urging drivers to take more care when turning at Point Cook Road and Saltwater Promenade after a surge in collisions at the intersection. They said the latest crash happened about 4.30pm last Tuesday when a Hoppers Crossing woman, 38, who was turning right into Saltwater Promenade failed to give way to a vehicle travelling south along Point Cook Road. Both cars were towed from the scene. The woman was ned $258 for failing to give way.

Learner hit with nes

An unaccompanied learner driver faces $1624 in nes after being stopped by police on Sayers Road, Tarneit last Tuesday. Police stopped the man’s tip truck about 4pm and discovered that its registration had expired two months ago. The man was issued with an infringement notice for driving an unregistered vehicle, being an unaccompanied learner driver and failing to display L-plates. He was also given a defect notice as the truck was unroadworthy.

The Back to Earth Initiative recycles your green waste, creating valuable compost to help farms, gardens and community green spaces bloom.

Now we’re giving you the opportunity to help your favourite community garden project do the same, with a $5000 garden makeover.

Whether it’s a school, kindergarten, community space or environmental project, nominate your favourite and tell us why they deserve to win.

Nominate by Sunday 14 September at backtoearth.vic.gov.au

MWM019B/NOM

Advanced Design and Building

Diploma of Building and Construction - Building

Diploma of Building Surveying

Advanced Diploma of Building Design - Architectural

Agriculture, Horticulture and Conservation

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Celebrancy

Certificate IV in Celebrancy

Community Services

Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care

Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care * Also delivered in Werribee

Certificates III and IV in Conservation and Land Management

Diploma of Conservation and Land Management

Certificate II in Horticulture * Also delivered in Werribee

Certificates III and IV in Horticulture

Certificate III in Landscape Construction

Certificate III in Parks and Gardens

Certificate III in Retail Nursery (Apprenticeship only)

Diploma of Horticulture

Certificate III in Sports Turf Management

Diploma of Sports Turf Management

Diploma of Sustainability

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Certificate IV in Automotive Mechanical Diagnosis

Business and Training

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Certificate IV in Health Administration

Certificate IV in International Trade (Online)

Diploma of International Business (Online)

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Diploma and Advanced Diploma of Marketing (Online)

Certificate IV in Training and Assessment * Also delivered in Werribee

Diploma of Vocational Education and Training

Diploma of Community Services Work

Certificate IV in Youth Work

Construction and Licensed Trades

Certificate III in Bricklaying/Blocklaying (Apprenticeship only)

Certificate II in Building and Construction - Carpentry

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Certificate IV in Building and Construction - Building * Also delivered in Werribee

Certificate II in Electrotechnology

Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician (Apprenticeship only)

Certificate III in Painting and Decorating (Apprenticeship only)

Certificate II in Plumbing

Certificate III in Plumbing (Apprenticeship only)

Certificate IV in Plumbing and Services

Certificate III in Wall and Ceiling Lining (Apprenticeship only)

Cookery – The Gordon Culinary School

Certificates III and IV in Commercial Cookery

Certificates III and IV in Patisserie

Education and English Language

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Certificate II in Engineering Studies - Mechanical and Fabrication

Certificate III in Engineering - Fabrication Trade

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Certificate III in Engineering - Technical

Diploma of Engineering - Advanced Trade (Apprenticeship only)

Advanced Diploma of Engineering (Apprenticeship only)

Certificate IV in Optical Technology

Course in Trade Welding

Hairdressing, Beauty Therapy and Make-up

Certificate III in Beauty Services

Certificate IV in Beauty Therapy

Diploma of Beauty Therapy

Certificates II, III and IV in Hairdressing

Certificate II in Nail Technology

Certificate IV in Make-Up

Diploma of Specialist Make-Up Services

Health & Science

Ceutificates II and III in Animal Studies

Ceutificate III in Companion Animal Seuvices

Ceutificate IV in Veteuinauy Nuusing

Couuse in Implant Micuochip in Cats and Dogs

Ceutificate IV in Fitness

Ceutificates III and IV in Aged Caue

Ceutificate III in Home and Community Caue

Ceutificate IV in Leisuue and Health

Ceutificate III in Pathology

Ceutificate III in Labouatouy Skills

Ceutificate IV in Labouatouy Techniques

Diploma of Labouatouy Technology

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Diploma of Remedial Massage

Advanced Diploma of Myotheuapy

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Diploma of Nuusing (Enuolled Nuuse)

Hospitality, Events and Tourism

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Industry Skills Training Centre

Couuse in Caubon Accounting and Management

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Ceutificate IV in Cleaning Management (On demand)

Ceutificate III in Competitive Systems and Puactices

Ceutificate IV in Competitive Systems and Puactices - Woukplace (Tuaineeship only)

Diploma of Competitive Systems and Puactices

Ceutificate III in Civil Constuuction - Geneual (Tuaineeship only)

Ceutificate III in Civil Constuuction Plant Opeuations (Tuaineeship only)

Ceutificate IV in Civil Constuuction Opeuations (Tuaineeship only)

Ceutificate IV in Civil Constuuction Supeuvision

Ceutificate II in Launduy Opeuations (Tuaineeship only)

Ceutificate III in Launduy Opeuations

Diploma of Sustainability

Ceutificate II in Wauehousing Opeuations

Ceutificate III in Duiving Opeuations (Appuenticeship only)

Ceutificate III in Wauehousing Opeuations * Also deliveued in Weuuibee

Ceutificate IV in Wauehousing Opeuations

Ceutificate III in Wouk Health and Safety (Appuenticeship only)

Ceutificate IV in Wouk Health and Safety * Also deliveued in Weuuibee

Diploma of Wouk Health and Safety

Advanced Diploma of Wouk Health and Safety

Information and Communication Technology

Ceutificate II in Computeu Assembly and Repaiu

Ceutificate III in Infoumation, Digital Media and Technology

Ceutificate IV in Infoumation Technology

Diploma of Infoumation Technology Netwouking

Advanced Diploma of Infoumation Technology

Advanced Diploma of Computeu Systems Engineeuing

Ceutificate III in Telecommunications - NBN Cabling

VCE and VCAL

VCAL - Victouian Ceutificate of Applied Leauning - Headstaut

VCAL - Victouian Ceutificate of Applied Leauning

VCE - Victouian Ceutificate of Education - Yeau 11

VCE - Victouian Ceutificate of Education - Yeau 12

Werribee Learning Centre

Workmates are buddies

Laughter ows in foster family

By Laura Michell

Alice de Zwart-Slamani enjoys opening her family home to teenagers in need of love and support.

For the past three years, the Werribee mum-of-three has been a foster carer.

Ms de Zwart-Slamani and husband Mounir Slamani o er short-term care to teenage girls but have been known to open their home to teenage boys and younger children in need of emergency care.

Since signing up as foster carers a er seeing an advertisement calling for more carers in the Wyndham area, the couple have now welcomed 25 children into their home.

At the time, the family had just moved to Werribee from the US and was keen to lend a hand to children in need.

“It’s extremely rewarding knowing you are able to provide a loving and supportive environment for somebody who’s had less than that in their life,” Ms de Zwart-Slamani said. “It’s nice to know you have enough love and happiness in your house to share. It’s about having laughs around the dinner table and sharing that with somebody.”

MsdeZwart-Slamanisaidherownchildren, aged between 10 and 16, loved having foster children in the house and getting to know new people. e family chose to foster mainly teenage girls, believing they could help them make life-changing decisions.

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Disability support group Mambourin has won one of Australia’s top awards for workplace excellence. Mambourin received an Australian Disability Enterprises Excellence Award earlier this month for its dedication to improving the lives of people living with a disability. The organisation helps its clients nd work across the western suburbs, ranging from packing and assembly jobs to light manufacturing and garden maintenance. Some of its workers are employed by Sanctuary Lakes, where they help maintain the resort’s grounds. Mambourin chief executive Rohan Braddy said the award was recognition of the hard work the supported employees do every day. “Our teams are so enthusiastic about what they do and put 100 per cent in every day they’re at work,” he said. “If anyone is not feeling great or needs a friend to speak to, the workplace environment is such that they can feel comfortable asking for help.”

“With teenagers it’s less parenting, like saying, ‘It’s time to wash your hair’, and more about learning to do banking and

getting jobs,” Ms de Zwart-Slamani said. “We want to get them to think about the consequences of decisions. We’re trying to raise understanding, free-thinking kids who understand responsibility.”

Ms de Zwart-Slamani believes being a foster carer has also helped her feel “worthy”. About 10 years ago, she was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. Five years ago, her condition forced her to stop work.

“I felt like I had no purpose for about 18 months,” she said. “Being a foster carer has lled a big gap in my self-worth.”

Foster Care Week runs until September 20. For more information call 8470 9999.

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NEW ARRIVALS

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Left: Zephyr was born on September 2 to Jacques and Krissy Breytenbach, of Point Cook.

FROM THE ARCHIVES

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

40 years ago

September 11, 1974

Solicitors for a resident of Don Avenue, Werribee have threatened legal action unless Werribee Shire Council takes steps to provide a remedy to his sinking house. It is claimed that council’s o cers and/or council has been negligent in carrying out its duties.

30 years ago

September 12, 1984

is weekend, more than 6000 Hoppers Crossing residents will receive their rst information on the new Neighbourhood Watch program planned for the area. Members of local service clubs will knock on every door in two Neighbourhood Watch areas with invitations to a public meeting to be held on September 25. e two zones at Hoppers Crossing will be on each side of Heaths Road.

20 years ago

September 7, 1994

Itwillbeatleastanothersixmonthsbefore the Werribee VFA Football Club starts to make an impact on its overdue $29,000 debt to the Werribee council. e City of Werribee’s nance and administration director Dave Walker said last week that a deal had been struck between the council and the football club.

lift chairs, adjustable beds, walking and showering aids, power chairs, wheelchairs and daily living aids.

Hiring of rehab products including wheelchairs, crutches, shower, toilet aids is also available.

Health and Mobility is NDIS registered and has a history of working alongside occupational therapists and physios to provide mobility solutions and is also a supplier to the government equipment program and local nursing homes.

It claimed the new and emerging business award at the 2006 Wyndham Business Awards..

Owner Steven Noonan said it’s important to him to offer a personalized service where you deal with the people who own and operate the business.

“We went out to a client of ours who was having scooter trouble as soon as he called in Laverton, they were stranded on a corner due to a faulty battery. We changed the batteries on the spot 15 minutes after the client had made the phone call to us. This is not always the case as availability is pending on workload and location of work but is one example of some of the things we do to help clients of ours,” he said.

Customers can view a range of products now on display in the 215m2 showroom, the largest in Melbourne’s west.

Health & Mobility, at 1/10 Dunlop Road, Hoppers Crossing. Open Monday-Friday 9am-5pm, Saturday 9am-12pm or by appointment. Inquiries: 8368 2266 or www.healthandmobility.com.au.

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MY WYNDHAM

Giving back to the community has a been a high priority for Werribee Lions member and Tarneit resident Michael Eather, writes Rebecca Miller.

What’s your connection to the local community?

I’ve lived in Tarneit for six years. Prior to that I lived in other suburbs of Wyndham and have pretty much grown up in the area.

I’m a member of Werribee Lions Club and a couple of years ago I was president. I enjoy being a part of Lions because I get to meet di erent people and nd it rewarding to help others less fortunate.

e most recent projects we’ve been involved in include building a pergola for a Hoppers Crossing mother of two who lost her husband. Someofthemembers,includingmyself,helped build it.

We also assisted a deaf lady in Werribee by donating money towards a ‘hearing dog’, which is specially trained to hear noises around the house. A er the dog spent a year in training, Lions Club members took it around to the woman’s house to practise in its new environment.

Last year, Werribee Lions donated money for an eco-cubby house for Warringa Park School in Hoppers Crossing. e kids there helped to design it and then an architect brought that design to life.

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WhatdoyoulikeaboutWyndham?

Having lived here for so long I have lots of family and friends in the area and am looking forward to having a child with my wife this year. Werribee has a lot to o er. We’re lucky to live so close to the city and can easily go to places like Geelong or Torquay for day trips.

WhatwouldyouliketochangeinWyndham? Tra c is a big issue. Travelling from one place to another is taking longer and longer. I’d like to see more people getting involved with

community

What do you remember being in the area that no longer is?

Looking out and seeing green paddocks. Now housing is spreading further out. ere are lots more people.

What’s your favourite eatery?

Park Hotel and Ra aels. I don’t have a favourite dish at either as I o en try something di erent.

How do you like to spend your downtime? I do jiu jitsu training in Hoppers Crossing and enjoy walking the tracks beside the Werribee River because it’s peaceful. I also enjoy spending time at Werribee South and going to Wyndham Cache for cake and co ee at weekends.

Every October the Lions have a charity golf day at Werribee Park and I think this area near the K Road Cli s is the best real estate in the west. I’ve never played golf, but I thoroughly enjoy the views.

Wanted: Underwater Infrastructure Planner

WERRIBEE LITTLE ATHLETICS CENTRE

SEASON 2014/15

Come along and join in the fun of Little Athletics. Run, jump, throw. The only thing missing is you. Be your Best! VISIT - www.wlac.com.au for more information

REGISTRATIONS MUST BE COMPLETED ONLINE. Once registered, come to our information days to collect registration pack & purchase uniform.

Information Days:

Saturday 13th & 20th September 10am to 12noon

VU Wyndham Sporting Complex Athletic Track Hoppers Lane, Hoppers Crossing (Mel Ref: 206 J6)

Registration Fee - $150.00 per child plus uniform cost Competition Starts Saturday 4th October @ 8.15am

**Please note athletes must be registered 24hrs prior to their 1st competition day. For further enquiries please contact us at werribee@lavic.com.au or 0490 087 770

With over 20 years experience, our mission is to develop happy, healthy and water educated children who love to learn new skills. 35 Richards Rd, Hoppers Crossing Phone: 9369 6977

child

Let kids thrive

Centre-based long day care is the most popular type of formal childcare used in Australia.

Going into a structured, child-friendly environment with quali ed staff, children from as young as six weeks can thrive in the right childcare centre.

When choosing a childcare centre for your family, think about:

• Location. Does the childcare centre need to be close to home, work or another carer?

• Cost. What are the fees charged and what do they cover?

Email: info@shawnsswimschool.com.au

Selecting a centre that will best t into a family’s routine is one of the most important things to consider.

Catharine, mother of Francesca, says her childcare centre always tries to maintain the parenting practices of the family, whether they be concerned with routines, rules, language, food preferences or issues of cultural diversity.

“Francesca loves going to childcare,” Catharine says. “It took her a couple of weeks to adjust to the new routine, but by four to six weeks she had settled in and she clearly loves it. Some mornings I’m lucky if she stops to wave me off!”

Centres provide regular full-time or part-time care in places specially built or adapted for childcare and can be located in either their own grounds, attached to schools or in shopping centres and of ce blocks.

• Availability. How far ahead do I need to book? Are places available on the days and times required?

• Staff. What qualifications do staff members have?

Waiting list’s for popular centres are very long, so register before care is needed and try to have a few options rather than rely on just one centre. Jackie, mother of Paris and Mia, recommends that parents take their child with them to a centre for a visit.

“Observe how the staff react to your child, not necessarily how they react to you,” she says. “Ask to stay for a little while and let your child wander and play with the other children.”

Details: www.careforkids.com.au

Our ELC with TLC is open every day except Public Holidays. We understand the challenges faced by working parents, so we’re open from 6.30am - 6.30pm Monday to Friday. We offer 3 and 4 year old kindergarten with qualified teachers and long day care.

•฀Early฀learning฀from฀3฀months฀to฀kindergarten

•฀Nutritious,฀yummy฀meals฀all฀provided

•฀Government฀funded฀kindergarten฀program

•฀Open฀everyday฀except฀Public฀Holidays

•฀Privately฀owned฀and฀family฀operated฀since฀1996

Platypus Junction, 37-39 Windorah Drive, Featherbrook Estate, Point Cook Hurry, places are filling quickly, call Andrea on 8375 0900

Scan the qr code or visit platypusjunction.com.au/ptcook

Home grown care

Thousands of Australian families are taking the opportunity to teach their children in a home environment for the crucial early years of their development.

Family Day Care is an approved form of childcare that’s provided in the family day care educator’s own home.

Across Australia, Family Day Care has operated for more 35 years. More than 125,000 children are enrolled and it has more than 18,000 family day care educators.

AllFamilyDayCareeducatorsareearlychildhood education professionals who are registered with a service that’s responsible for approving, supporting, training and advising them.

The services operate under the same national quality framework as other forms of childcare, incorporating national regulations, quality and quali cation standards, educational frameworks and an assessment and ratings process.

Educators work with small groups of no more than four children under school age.

The home-based setting provides a familiar, safe and secure learning environment.

Family Day Care’s small-group environment facilitates strong bonds and promotes effective early learning and social development.

Care can be offered during standard hours, evenings, before or after school, during school holidays and, in some cases, overnight and at weekends.

One of the advantages of this type of childcare is that siblings can be cared for together in one location. Family Day Care provides experiences that re ect the diversity of your community.

Co-ordination unit staff are the initial contact point for advice and information about Family DayCare.Theyworktomatchthechildcareneeds of the family with the best care environment, taking account of diversity of language and culture to ensure the right t between children, educators and families.

Families usually have the opportunity to meet with a number of educators in selecting the service that best meets their needs. The coordination unit may also offer relief care if your usual educator is unwell or plans to take leave.

Details: www.familydaycare.com.au

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

WANT YOUR EVENT LISTED? Community Calendar is made available free of charge to not-for-pro t 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.

Declutter your life

Is your garage bursting at the seams?

Take part in a free workshop at Wyndham Vale Community Learning Centre, 85 Manor Lakes Boulevard, Wyndham Vale this Saturday to learn how to declutter your life. It’s from 10.30am-12.30pm. Places are limited.

■ 9742 0777

Community lunch

Enjoy a two-course meal and learn about the programs, events and activities on offer at Iramoo Community Centre. Lunch is available for a small donation from midday on Wednesday, September 17 at 84 Honour Avenue, Wyndham Vale.

■ 8742 3688

Enjoy a day on the green

Why not give lawn bowls a go at Werribee Bowls Club? Social games are held at the Chirnside Park club on Wednesdays and Saturdays. The club offers social or full memberships, with activities including bingo at 7pm Thursdays.

■ www.werribeebowlsclub.com

Garage sale trail

Bargain hunters can hit the streets of Wyndham on Saturday, October 25 for a day of simultaneous garage sales. The city is taking part in a national event designed to give households, businesses and community groups a chance to declutter and raise money.

■ www.garagesaletrail.com.au

Night of mystery

A masquerade mystery night will be held at Wyndham’s Youth Resource Centre at 86 Derrimut Road, Hoppers Crossing this Friday night. Organised by the centre’s events committee, the mystery night is open to young people aged 12-17. Food and drink will be provided. The night will include a screening of Sherlock Holmes. Starts 6pm. Tickets: $2. ■ youth.wyndham.vic.gov.au

Celebrate Wyndham

Head to the civic centre to celebrate Wyndham’s 150th anniversary on Sunday, October 12 from 10am to 3pm. Activities will include horse and carriage rides, old-fashioned games, live entertainment and a heritage walking tour.

■ For more details, email dianna.tiatto@ wyndham.vic.gov.au

Charity fun day

Help raise money for Breast Cancer Network Australia during a fun day at Wyndham Civic Centre on Sunday, October26 from 11am. Organised by Point Cook Motorcycle Club, the event is part of a charity ride from Docklands to Werribee involving more than 500 motorcyclists. ■ www.pinkribbonride.com.au

WIN THIS

Want to pat and feed some creatures of the deep? The Australian Shark and Ray Centre in Dandenong is giving away two $155 family passes (two adults and two children) to an unforgettable experience, which includes an up-close encounter, wetsuit hire and food for the sharks and rays. Get in the water with these majestic creatures, including a 300kg stingray and 3-metre tawny nurse shark, Gigantor. Suitable for all ages. www.ozsharkandray.com.au.

To enter, visit winthisnow.com.au and follow the prompts. Entries close Sunday, September 14, at 11.59pm, with the winners to be drawn at 10am the following day at the of ces of MMP Group, 214 Park Street, South Melbourne, VIC 3205. Winners will be noti ed in writing and their names published at www.winthisnow.com.au. Terms and conditions are available at this website.

Agent’s Choice

+ 7 Lukis Avenue, Williams Landing

+ 39 Swan Street, Werribee

WILLIAMS LANDING 7 Lukis Avenue, 3027

Raine & Horne Point Cook: 8353 8980 Price: $565,000 – $585,000 Private sale

With a striking façade constructed of brick, render and timber nishes, this contemporary three-bedroom residence is close to the new Williams Landing shopping centre (opening in December). In a quiet spot, the property is geared around family-friendly living, with an open-plan layout including a large lounge room, dining and family areas positioned around a well-equipped kitchen in crisp, white tones with stainless-steel appliances, Caesarstone benchtops, glass splashbacks, large pantry and ample bench space. The main bedroom is lovely, with a retreat, bay window, walk-in wardrobe and en suite. The remaining two bedrooms share a bathroom. There’s also a study, or potential fourth bedroom. There is a paved area under a pergola in the backyard, a raised garden bed with vegies, plus space for kids’ play equipment. High ceilings, oorboards, ceiling fans, CCTV security system and solar power are notable inclusions.

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WERRIBEE 39 Swan Street, 3030

Harcourts Wyndham City: 9741 9000 Price (by negotiation): $299,000 Private sale

On about 662 square metres, this neat and tidy brick-veneer property requires a little TLC to upgrade it to its former glory, but with a little attention, it’s sure to impress rst-home buyers and investors alike. With a bungalow adding the additional fth bedroom, this residence has four bedrooms with built-in wardrobes, two spacious separate living and meals areas with ceiling fans, and a cosy timber kitchen. There is a lovely pergola in the backyard, surrounded by low-maintenance gardens with ample space for kids and pets to run wild while parents enjoy a cuppa in the afternoon sun. The residence is structurally sound and set on a slab. Further perks include ducted heating, air-conditioning, carport and side access. The property is within walking distance of shops, transport, schools and parks.

On the ever-popular south side of town, within a walk of the city centre, bus stops and Werribee High School – and a short summertime drive from the beach at Werribee South – this house of the 70s has been rendered to give it a newer look. But what has been kept is a set of double doors glazed with amber bottle glass, an icon of the era that could kick off a trendy retro approach for new owners’ interior design plans.

Another head start for a snazzy interior are the oorboards that, with the exception of laundry and bathroom, anchor every room. One way or another, this is a place that will appeal to rst-home buyers or

young couples, not just for its affordability but also its potential for personal expression. Its longevity proves it has good bones and the large block of about 700 square metres has backyard space in which all sorts of dreams could be realised.

Beyond a tiled side verandah, a wide entry hallway has the lounge room to the right (entered via those aforementioned doors) and this has archway entry to the dining space where there’s a gas wall heater and split-system.

The next door kitchen has timber cupboards, a pantry and Emilia stainless-steel underbench oven and gas cooktop under a rangehood. A sliding door

then opens to the laundry. To the left of entry is the rst of three bedrooms, two of which have built-in wardrobes.

The bathroom, with large mosaic tiles in brown and cream, is close by, as is the separate toilet. Vertical blinds are at all windows and the wall colour is off-white.

As mentioned, the backyard is a big, grassy area with the occasional shrub and there’s a large shed. Green thumbs will have a ball and imagination can take ight. A gate at the end of the carport allows backyard access.

Wyndham vale 39Bonour Avenue

For Sale

Inspect Saturday@11:00am

BIGBLOCKAPPROX 597M2,GREAT SIZEBOME!!

Thispropertyoffers youtheopportunitytostepintothemarket&stoppaying rent!!Offering floorboardsthru’out,aspacious&lightfilledfloorplan,3generoussizebdrmswithbir’s, centralbthrm,septoilet&akit/dining/mealsareaflowingontothelrgelounge room. Inclduct/heat,air-con,dblegarage&lrgepergolaforentertaining. Allthiswith Wyndham ShoppingCentre,IGA,Iramooprimary&communitycentre,parklands&publictransport.

Agent:Nicole Webb0403229806

WebId 6964330 $285,000

Tarneit

1&2/54O’Reilly Road For Sale

Inspect by appointment

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 $285,000Each

Wyndham vale

13 CharlotteCrescent

For Sale

Inspect ByAppointment

GREAT LIvING

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

PointCook

1/25 Tom Roberts Parade Auction Sat20th Sept@11am Inspect Saturday@11:00am

AN EASY LIFESTYLE

Firstfloormodernapartmentwithalow maintenanceoutlookperfectforbusypeople orahasslefreeinvestment.Compopenliving, highceilings,frenchdooraccesstofront porticoarea,spaciouskitchenfeats/sappli &stonebenchtops.Bothbdrmscompbir’s, enstomaster&slidingdooraccesstoprivate courtyard.Inclheating&dbletandemcarport. ClosetoBoardwalkCentralShops,schools& TownCentre. Terms: 10%Dep,Bal30days.

Agent:DarrenDodd0419365947

WebId 6902582

Werribee 5/3DoolanStreet For Sale Inspect ByAppointment

CENTRALLY LOCATEDSOUTBSIDE

Investorstakenote.ThisfrontUnitoffersa greatlocationwhichisclosetothe Werribee Riverandwithinwalkingdistancetothemain shoppingcentrein Werribee.Comprising2 bedrooms,loungeandmealsarea,kitchen, bathroom,laundryandtoilet.Other appointmentsincludesplitsystem reverse cycleair-conditioner,agoodsizedcourtyard areaandsinglecarport.TheUnitiscurrently tenantedat$220per weekuntilMarch2015.

Agent:BobBoland0421077195

WebId

Werribee

23 RetfordClose For Sale

3 A 2 B 1 C

Inspect by appointment GREAT FIRSTBOMEORINvESTMENT 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

BoppersCrossing

2StagecoachClose For Sale

Inspect Saturday@2:00pm SPACES FORTBE FAMILY

4 A 2 B 2 C

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

$400,000

HoppersCrossing

183Morris Road For Sale

Inspect ByAppointment

HOME PLEASESEYE&PRICE PLEASES

BUDGET

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

Agent:Nicole Webb0403229806 WebId 6636339 $305,000 3

HoppersCrossing

2ConnorPlace For Sale Inspect ByAppointment

PERFECTINVESTMENT+GREAT LOCATION

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

Agent:DarrenDodd0419365947 WebId 6574645

HoppersCrossing

2BullerCourt For Sale Inspect Saturday@1:00pm

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

HoppersCrossing

17 StrathmoreCrescent

For Sale

Inspect Saturday@1:00pm

WALK TO THE STATIONAND WERRIBEE PLAZA

Thisbrick veneerhomeisideallylocatedinthe WoodvilleEstate&withinwalkingdisttoH/ xing Station, W’beePlaza,Shops,Schools& Bus Service. Features:•2Livingareas(formal living&familylounge)•3bdrms•2bthrms•Ingroundswimmingpool•Newkitchenwiths/s appliances•Goodsizedbackyardwithgarden shed•Singlecarport•Blocksize:540m2approx •Orientation:North/East•LeasedtillJan,2015 @$1,387pcm.

Agent:BobBoland0421077195 WebId 6715698 $329,000

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

4 A 2 B 2 C HoppersCrossing 12

Tarneit 160RiversdaleDrive

For Sale

Inspect Saturday@3:00pm 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:DarrenDodd0419365947

WebId 6800492 O ers Above$530,000

Pleasenote-durationofopenhomesare 30minutesunlessspecifiedotherwise, photoid required

Wyndham Vale39Honour AvenueSat11:00-11:30

HoppersCrossing 12 VernonCourtSat 12:30-1:00

HoppersCrossing2BullerCourtSat1:00-1:30

HoppersCrossing 17 StrathmoreCrescentSat1:00-1:30

AUCTIONTHISSATURDAY

WYNDHAM VALE162McGrathRoad

Perfectforfirsthomebuyersorsomeone lookingto renovateisthis3bedroomhome. Offeringaspaciousloungewithvaultedceilings followedbymealsarea&kitchenwithbrandnew s/steelappliances.Outdoorsyouhaveplenty of roomforthekidstoplayoranimalsto roam, agardenshedandacoveredpergolaforallof youroutdoorentertainingneeds. AUCTION

Date Saturday13thSeptember 12.00PM

View Saturday13thSeptember 11.30AM

PRDnationwide Werribee 2/85SynnotStreet97427557 prdnationwide.com.au/werribee

GregO’Meara0419580535 grego@prdwerribee.com.au

Immaculatelypresented

TARNEIT58ThomasCarrDrive

Perfectlypositioned,thisimmaculatehome comprisesmasterbedroomwithen-suite& WIR,3seplivingareas&afamilysizedcentral bathroom.Outsidearefullylandscapedlow maintenancegardens,alongwithpavedpergola area&extrastothehomeinclductedheat& cool,dishwasher,alarm&dblgarage.Calltoday toinspect!

View Saturday13thSeptember 1.45pm

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

Takemetotheriver

WERRIBEE32RiversdaleDrive

Thisdesirablefamilyhomeinahighlysought afterlocationprovidesapeacefullifestyle. Offeringflawlessstandardsindesign,thehome comprises4generousbedrooms,multipleliving areasinclformal&informal&qualityappointed kitchen.Thereisalsoanoutdooralfresco, doublegarage&magnificentbalconytowatch thesunsetwhiletheriverflowsquietlypast.

Saturday13thSeptember 12.00pm

PRDnationwide Werribee 2/85SynnotStreet97427557 prdnationwide.com.au/werribee Leonie Toso0418351708 leoniet@prdwerribee.com.au

3 A 1 B 2 C

Hardtobeat!

WYNDHAM VALE22WhitehavenStreet Presentation,contrastingcolourschemes &openplanarrangementaddsvaluetothe oversizedbedrooms,galleywaykitchenand polishedfloorboards.Alsofeaturingheating& cooling,agreatsizeyardandbrickgarage& withinwalkingdistancetoschools,thenewIGA shoppingcentre&publictransport.Bethefirst tosee&buy.

Saturday13thSeptember 10.30am

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

63 Innisfail Drive, Point Cook Private Sale

Open: Saturday12.00pm - 12.30pm

Address: 13MaclarewsClose

Online: triwest.com.au

WebID: #741172

CraigVilcins

m: 0435878255

o: 97415900

e: craig@triwest.com.au

l Shortdistawcetoshops,schools & sportiwgfacilities

LynneSteinhauer

m: 0438883598

o: 97415900

e: sales@triwest.com.au

Auction: Saturday20thSeptember @ 12.00pm

Open: Saturday3.00pm - 3.30pm

Address: 20EagleNestWay

Online: triwest.com.au

WebID: #746115

l 4yohomeinideallocationwithparklandviews

l Multipleformalandinformallivingareas

l ModernkitchenwithCaesarstonebenchtops

l Walkinbutlerspantryands/steelappliances

l Upstairsstudy & livingareawithlargebalcony

l Ductedheatingandevaporativecooling

l Solidtimberfloorsandalarmsystem

l Pavedalfrescoarea & landscapedgardens

l StonesthrowfromPointCookTownCentre & closetoschools,childcare & medicalcentre

Spacious & iwvitiwglouwgewithcoowarafireplace l Ceiliwgfaws & largesplitsystemcooliwg l Kitchewwiths/steelcooker & solidtimberfloors l Doublecolorbowdgarage/mawcavewithtoilet

8000ltwatertawkwithpump & establishedgardews

Open: Saturday11.00am - 11.30am Address: 7 CramptonCourt

l Comfortablefamilyhomein a quietcourtlocation l Greatsizeallotmentofland670m2(approx) l Modernkitchenwith a butler'spantry l Spaciousmeals/familyroomwithopenfireplace l Gasductedheating,doubleremotecontrolgarage

Mostoftheworktoupdatealreadycompleted

97415900

Tarneit 20ElsmoreStreet

ClosetoNew TrainStation

Separatelounge roomatthefrontofthe home.Openplankitchenwithstonebench tops,SSappliances,islandbreakfastbench & spaciousfamily room.

Ductedheating & cooling, a goodsized rear yard.

Seton465m2(approx)blockfeatureshigh ceilings,tiledwalkways & living,downlights & double remotegaragewithinternalaccess.

ForSale $395,000Saturday12-12.30pm

AdrianMcEvoy 0404499034

Werribee/HoppersCrossing 97485888

2/229HeathsRoad(opp.Plaza)

Modern FamilyLiving

SituatedinthefantasticAlamandaestate, closetoschools,transportlinks & parks. Offering 4 largebedrooms, 2 massivelight filledlivingareas,generousmealsarea. Internalaccesstodouble remotegarage. Thehomealsobenefitsfromductedheating & cooling,securitysystem,landscaped yardsand a greatalfrescoentertainingarea openingtothespacious rearyard.

ForSale $460,000+

View Saturday1.00-1.30pm

AdrianMcEvoy 0404499034

Werribee/HoppersCrossing

97485888

2/229HeathsRoad(opp.Plaza)

HoppersCrossing

1/44 VirgiliaDrive

TastefullyRenovatedHome

Thisattractivehomefeatures a formallounge withfeature walls,floatingfloorboards, fittedwallheater Stylishdining roomoff the modern kitchen.Threegoodsizedbedrooms eachwithbuiltinwardrobes &a stylish renovatedbathroomwithtiledfloor Low maintenance rearyard& singlecarport.

ForSale $349,000

View Saturday1.30-2pm

JohnHalliday 0434021017

TonyCannatelli 0412456293

Werribee/HoppersCrossing 97485888

2/229HeathsRoad(opp.Plaza)

HoppersCrossing 56BaggottDr

Paradiseinyourownbackyard. Withsummerjustaroundthecornerthis homeseton a goodsizeblockwithaningroundpool,palmtreesand a children’s playgroundwillsuitthefunfamilywith friendsandweekendBBQs. Thehomeitselfhasbeen renovatedwith 3 bedrooms,stylishbathroom, a spacious lounge, a modern kitchen & dishwasher & stonewaterfallbench,ductedheating andtotopitalloff,wehave a grandiose upstairsrumpusorstudio. Caraccommodationplus roomfortrucks, trailersetccompletethisparadiseand thelocationwithinwalkingdistancetothe Plaza.Pergolasand a balconyoverlooking thepoolare bonuses.

ForSale $399,000-$430,000

View Saturday11.45-12.15

TonyCannatelli 0412456293

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

•5

a sunkenlounge, formaldining &a rumpus room

• Oversizeddblegarage,hugeentertaining pergola + sideaccess

ForSale $680,000-$750,000

View ByAppointment

JohnHalliday 0434021017

Werribee/HoppersCrossing 97485888

2/229Heathsboad(opp.Plaza5

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 $289,000-$299,000

View Saturday11.00-11.30am

BrandonChangtime 0411683438

Werribee/HoppersCrossing 97485888

2/229HeathsRoad(opp.Plaza)

HoppersCrossing

17Herbert Ave

Walkto Train - ExtraGaraging

Locatedwithin a walktoHoppersStation orthePlaza.Offering 4 bedrooms, centralbathroom,spaciousfamilylounge room.Ductedheating & cooling. A huge entertainingpergolawithdecking &a spa overlookingthegrassed rearyard.Huge garageorworkshed + garage + double carpot.

ForSale $319,000-$339,000

View Saturday1.30-2pm

TonyCannatelli 0412456293

Werribee/HoppersCrossing 97485888

2/229HeathsRoad(opp.Plaza)

Werribee 22RiversdaleDrive

SizeandSpace-GreatLocation

This 4 bedroomplusstudymansionwill suitthegrowingfamilythatneedsspace. 3 separatelargelivingareas, a very serviceablekitchenmealsareacomplete withdishwasher

3LexingtonCourt

BigBlockWithaGrannyFlat/Retreat

Familybathroom,ensuitetohugemaster bedroom & downstairspowder room. Qualitydrapes & curtains,ductedheating & coolingplus a massiveupstairsrumpus room.

ForSale $600,000-$639,000

View Saturday12.45-1.15pm TonyCannatelli 0412456293

Outsideoffersanextralargepergola & entertainingarea.Double remotegarage withinternalaccess & rearaccess. Doyouenjoywalksalongtheriver? Well a fewstepsoutsideyourfrontdoorandyou willbeaccommodated.

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

LowMaintenance.StylishLiving

Situatedclosetopublictransport,train station,schoolsand recreationalcentre. Perfectlylocatedfortheinvestorand thosewhowishtoliveinandenjoy a low maintenancelifestyle. Sittingon a 215m2(approx.)blockis hometo a greatsized 2 bedroomunit. Offeringanopenplankitchenwith

ForSale $275,000-$285,000 View Saturday12-12.30pm

stainlesssteelappliancesincluding dishwasher, mealsareaand a spacious family room

Featuresincludeductedheatingand splitsystemcooling,highceilings,tiled walkway&downlights. A lockupgarage with remoteandinternalaccess,low maintenancefrontand rearyards.

AdrianMcEvoy 0404499034 ChrisMartin 0425566543

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

Thisgorgeoushomelocatedin a quiet courtandsurroundedbyqualitybuilt homesinthe WestleighGardensEstateis nottobemissed!

Comprisingof 4 greatsizedbedrooms, masterwithWIR & largeensuite.The homeincludestwolivingareas,formal lounge & formaldiningwith a largesplit

ForSale $499,000-$539,000

View Saturday12-12.30pm BrandonChangtime 0411683438

systemA-C/heater, also a separate enclosedrumpus roomwithsplitsystem A/C & builtinbararea. Thekitchenis a greatsizeandhasample cupboard spacewithgasappliances. Outsideisperfectforentertainingasthere isanoversizedpergolaareaandJacuzzi foryouto relax & unwind.

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

SanctuaryLakes 20MaritimeCircuit

BigHome!GreatLocation!

Stunning35squares(approx)yearold homesituatedinSanctuaryLakesoffering •4 goodsizebedroomsupstairs

•2 bathroomsincludinganensuitetothe master +a downstairspowder room

•4 spaciouslivingareasincludingan upstairslounge room

• Outdoorentertainingareaoverlooking

thegrassed rearyard

• Openplankitchenwithstainlesssteel appliances

• Ductedheating & splitsystemcooling

• Doublegarageon remote. Thishomeis a musttoinspectforboth investors & thoselookingtolivein.

Auction OnsiteOctober4that2.30pm PriceGuide Biddingfrom$480,000 View Saturday2-2.30pm

AdrianMcEvoy 0404499034 ChrisMartin 0425566543

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

Werribee 11PurchasStreet

BigRear Yard &AffordableLiving

This 3 bedroomhomeiswellpresented andsuitablysitedin a primelocation betweenthe WerribeePlazaandtrain station,yetclosetoparksandschools. Features a greatopenplanwithformal lounge,adjoiningmealsand a bright spaciouskitchenallsharingtheambience ofitsdistinctattractivestyle.

ForSale $290,000-$315,000

View Saturday11-11.30am

Reversecyclesplitsystemcatersforthe heatingandcooling.Outdoorentertaining pergolaispavedandoverlooksthe spacious rearyard. Plentyofoff streetparkingwithgates openingtothe rearyard& largelockup garageorworkshed. Perfectforinvestors & tolivein.

AdrianMcEvoy 0404499034 ChrisMartin 0425566543

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

Wyndham Vale

312

Wyndham Vale 188McGrathRd

312

Listentothebirds–CheapCheapCheap

Situatedinanestablishedareaof Wyndham Valethis 3 bedroombeautyhas beenwellkeptandmaintained. ThishomewillsuitanInvestororthose lookingtolivein.Offering a lotoflight andgoodsized rooms.Thelounge room isspaciousandleadsontothekitchen/ mealsarea.Thekitchenincludesplenty

ofcupboard space,wallovenandgas hotplates.Heatingandsplitsystemair conditionerissuppliedtogetherwithall 3 bedroomshavingbuiltin robes. Seton548m2offering a huge rearyard withdrivethroughaccessfromthedouble carport.Undercoverentertainingpergola area &2 gardensheds.

ForSale $275,000-$285,000 View Saturday12.45-1.15pm AdrianMcEvoy 0404499034 ChrisMartin 0425566543

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

202BlackforestRd

NoExtra WorkNeededHere

What a greatfeelingtojustmovein andsettledownwithout a worryabout renovating.Thecurrentownerhastaken allthestressandworkawayforyou.The homeconsistingof 3 bedroomsandone bathroomhasfeaturessuchasducted heating,alarmsystem,dishwasher, 900mmoven(stainlesssteel)andan

ForSale $285,000

View Saturday10.45-11.15am

TonyCannatelli 0412456293

outdoorspaunder a greatpergola,ideal forentertaining. Seton a cornerlocationandwith 2 car accommodation,itisidealas a firsthome or rental.Pricedtosell.Comealongand seehowkeenthevendoris. You won’t be disappointed.

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

GreatLocation

Situatedin a toplocationcloseto WerribeePlaza,schools,parksand transportthisunitisperfectforboth investorsandthoselookingtolivein. Offering 3 doublebedrooms &a walk throughbathroomfromthemaster Separatelivingareas,modern kitchen withgascooktop & dishwasher Ducted

ForSale $299,000-$309,000 View Saturday11-11.30am

heatingandsplitsystemcooling. Lowmaintenance rearyard withgrassed areaandplentyofparkingincluding a lock upgarage. Thisunitisworthinspectingtoday 311

AdrianMcEvoy 0404499034 ChrisMartin 0425566543

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

Nobodydoesit better...

pointcook

LJHookerPointCookhasproudlytakenhomethe titleTopVictorianandTasmanianofficeandis lookingforthenexttopperformersinrealestate.

Weareseekinghighlydrivenindividualsacrosssales,property management,administrationandoperationswhoknowwhatit takestoachievegreatresults,understandingthatthosegreat resultsareinexactrelationtotheeffortyouputin!

KeyqualitiesthatLJHooker'snexttopperformerspossess:

•Enthusiasmandapositivenature

•A professionalattitudeandimmaculatepresentation

•Excellentrelationship-buildingskills

•A persistentanddisciplinedmindset

•A genuinewilltosucceed

•RealEstateAgent Representative (sales andproperty management roles)

LJHookerPointCook

0399757080

Shop211,4MainStreet PointCook VIC 3030 pointcook@ljh.com.au pointcook.ljhooker.com.au facebook.com/ljhookerpointcook

The‘cando’agents.....

HoppersCrossing 222DerrimutRoad

A“childcarecentre” isonlyoneofmanypossibilities

•Manygreatopportunitiespossibleforthishomewithterrificmainroadexposure

•Goodsize3bedroomhomewithfullensuite,allofferingbuiltinrobes

•Separateformalloungeplusdining,kitchenservestofamilymealsarea

•Recentlyrenovatedwithnewcarpetsandtilingthroughoutandupdated bathroomsgivesthehomeafreshfeeltoit

•Situatedona657sqmblock,itshasagreatbackyardforthekidstoplayin,witha doubleremotegarage&fantasticestablishedgardens

•Busstopatyourfrontdoortolocaltrainstationandschools,andonlyastones throwfromthenewandimprovedWerribeeplazashoppingcentre

ForSale

PriceGuide $345,000-$355,000

Inspect Saturday1.30-2pm

Office 23PrincesHighway,Werribee. 0399740922

Contact PeterRichardson0412327835;StevenRichardson0407445567

HoppersCrossing 8StephenCourt

Greatplaceforthegrowingfamilyoranexcellentinvestment

•Ideal4bedroomfamilyhomesituatedinaquietcourtlocationwithensuiteto masterandrobestoremainingbedrooms

•Frontformallounge/diningpluscentralkitchenwithdishwasherandoffering plentyofcupboardandbenchspace

•EstablishedgardenswithpergolaandBBQareafortheupcomingsummermonths

•Otherfeaturesincludeductedheating,coolingplusdoublelockupgaragewith rearrollerdoorleadingtogoodsizebackyard

•SituatedinthepopularBellbridgeestate,closetoschools,shops,trainstationand walkingtracks

ForSale

PriceGuide 380,000-$395,000

Inspect Saturday11.30-12pm

Office 23PrincesHighway,Werribee. 0399740922

Contact PeterRichardson0412327835;StevenRichardson0407445567

Werribee 63EdwardsRoad

Greatblock,greatlocation,greatbuy!

•SituatedonthesouthsideofSynott,isthislovelybrickhomesetofalargeblockof approx910sqm

•Offering4generoussizedbedroomswithfullensuiteandwalkinrobetomaster •Goodsizeformalloungewithanopenplantiledkitchen/mealsarea

•Allyearcomfortwithgaswallheaterandevaporativecooling

•Doublelockupgarageonahugeallotmentallwithinastonesthroughofthe WerribeeCBD,WerribeeTrainStationandschools

ForSale

PriceGuide $399,000-$429,000

Inspect Saturday1.30-2pm Office 23PrincesHighway,Werribee. 0399740922

Contact SusieHaber0403650750;PeterRichardson0412327835

Tarneit 38LarsonAvenue

Yourdreamstartshere

•SituatedinoneofTarneits’popularestatesisthislovely3bedroomhomeoffering ensuiteandwalkinrobetomasterandbuiltinrobestoremainingbedrooms

•Openplanlivingwithspacioustiledfamilyroomandseparatemealsarea

•Ductedheatingtokeepyouwarmandsplitsystemcoolingforthesummermonths

•Doublelockupgaragewithremotecontrolandconvenientinternalaccess

•Lowmaintenancegardensfrontandrearwithalfrescolivingidealforentertaining allyearround

•Takeadvantageoftheestatesprivaterecreationfacilitieswhichincludestennis courts,gymnasium,poolandparklandsidealforthegrowingfamily

ForSale

PriceGuide $340,000-$350,000

Inspect Saturday2.30-3pm

Office 23PrincesHighway,Werribee. 0399740922

Contact PeterRichardson0412327835;SusieHaber0403650750

The‘cando’agents.....

Arguablythebestcourtlocationinthispocket!Thishomeiswortha peekat!

•3bedroomhomeatthebottomofthecourt

•Masterwithensuiteandcentralbathroomservingfurther2bedrooms

•Largelivingwithsplitsystemheatingandcooling

•Brightkitchenoverlookingdeckandsecondliving/dining

•Deckedpergola,watertank,hugeyard,veggiepatch,drivethroughaccess

•Sensationallocation,walkingtracks&parklandscloseby

•Zonedforgreatschools,closetotransportandawonderfulopportunityformany buyers

ForSale

PriceGuide $330,000-$350,000

Inspect Saturday1:30-2:00pm

Office Shop38WyndhamVillageSC,Tarneit. 97490010

Contact TraceyDean0433279103;PeteCooney0421041479

Callingallbuilders,DIYdreamers,orthefussiestofbuyersthatwishtofit outahometotheirtaste!

•Stunningentryandfacadeleadtothiswonderfulopportunity

•Ex-salesbuildingresultinginabaselyusedhome

•Drawingsinplacefora4thbedroomandstudybeauty

•Orstartfreshanddesigntheinternalasyoudesire

•Mastersuiteandbutler’spantry/laundryinplace,therestisuptoyou

•LocatedinthisfastdevelopingpocketofTarneit

•ProvidingaccesstogreatBodyCorporatefacilitiesincludingpool,gym,tenniscourts, etc.

ForSale

PriceGuide $370,000 Inspect Saturday10:00am-10:30am

Office Shop38WyndhamVillageSC,Tarneit. 97490010

Contact TraceyDean0433279103;

Beginhere,nestorinvest!

•Thisfourbedroomfamilyhomewith2bathrooms,masterbedroomwithensuiteand walkinrobe,alltheremainingbedroomshavebuiltinrobes.

•Spaciousopenplannedlivingwithlounge,diningareassituatedoffthewell appointedkitchen.

•Featuresincludeheating&cooling,doubleremotegaragewithinternalaccess,big backyardandalsolocatedclosetoprimary&secondaryschools.

Ideallylocated,spaciousloungewith gasheating,tiledmealsarea,kitchen withuprightstove,largegardenshed & manicuredgardens.

Centrallylocated,L-shapedlounge & dining,kitchenwithgascooking, doublecarportbehindgates & enormousbackyard. PRICE $290.00perweek

Quietlocation,fittedbedrooms, ensuite,largelounge,kitchen,meals, heatingmcooling,verylargepergola area & gardenshed.

WERRIBEE 1/17ENFIELD AVENUE

Fantastic,deluxekitchenwith dishwasher, spaciouslounge, fitted robes,ductedheating,low maintenancegardens,petsnegotiable.

2A WATTLE AVENUE

Perfectlocation,separatelounge, hostesskitchen,tiledmeal,twoway bathroom,heating,cooling & low maintenancegardens.

Stylish,separatelounge,tiledopenplan kitchen,dining,family, ensuite,heating, cooling & landscapedlowmaintenance gardens.

Loadsofspace,separatehomeoffice, openplankitchen,dining,rumpus, fantasticpergola,hugeshed & enormousbackyard.

4PESAROPLACE

Modern,formallounge,family, meals, separatestudy, beautifulkitchen, heating,cooling,highceilings & pergola.

WERRIBEESOUTH 5BEACHROAD

Sitback, relax,large & spacious,open plankitchen,livingarea,workshop/ garage,coveredpergola,directly oppositebeach! PRICE $330.00perweek

9LOYOLAROAD Superblocation,largelounge, renovatedkitchen,hugerumpus, pergola,largebackyard,heating, cooling & freshlypainted.

106HAMISHDRIVE

Openplanliving,separatelounge, meals,familyleadingtoalfresco, modern kitchen,dishwasher, heating & cooling.

WYNDHAM VALE

34EILDON AVENUE

Situatedon a generoussize901m2allotment,thisstunningperiodstylehomehas beenbuiltwiththefinestquality, offering a touchofclass & elegancethroughout. Offeringformal & informallivingzonesincludingtheseparateloungeareawithgaslog fire heating,spaciousfamily room,leadingthroughtothebeautifulkitchencomplete withqualityappliances & loadsofbenchspace.Qualityappointmentsincludegas ductedheating,cooling,2.7mceilings,MountainOaktimberflooring & oversized doublegaragewithdrivethroughaccess.Atthe rearofthehomeis a 12m x 6m (approx)pergolaareathatisenclosedwithbistro blinds.

METHOD

PRICE $499,000-$540,000

PhotoIDrequired CONTACT MatthewHowden0409805990

WYNDHAM VALE

2GREENWHICHCLOSE

A wonderfullydressedHamlyncottagesituatedin a quietcourtlocationoffersplenty ofextrasandsurprisepackagesthroughout.Presentingthreefittedbedrooms,lovely hostesskitchenandanopenplanarrangementoflounge,familyandmealsareas. Appointmentsincludegasheater, gasductedheating,evaporativecooling, 9 foot ceilings,double remotegaragewithinternalanddrivethroughaccessplus a fantastic allweatherpergolaoverlooking a goodsizedyard.Currentlytenantedon a periodic lease,there are optionsforanon-goingandsecure investmentor a wonderfulplaceto occupy Inspectionsare sure toimpress!

PRICE $310,000-$325,000

INSPECT Sat13thSeptember-2:00pm-2:30pm

PhotoIDrequired

HOPPERSCROSSING

53MARLBOROUGHCRESCENT

Positionperfectisthislovelyfamilyhomewithin a closeradiustolocalamenitiessuch astransport,schoolsandshoppingcentres.Oncloserinspectionthishomecomprises a more traditionallayoutwithformalliving,centralkitchenthatopensto a familyand mealsarrangementplusfourfittedbedroomswithanensuitetothemaster Features includedoublecarport,ductedheating,air-conditionerandpolishedfloorboardsall seton a goodsizedallotment.Ifthisopportunityis a firsthome,updateorinvestment choicethentickalltheboxedasinspectionswillimpress.

PRICE $315,000-$335,000 INSPECT Sat13thSeptember-11:00am-11:30am

WYNDHAM VALE

39FLINDERSCRESCENT

It’s notallthatoftenthatsuchpropertiesbecomeavailabletothemarketplace, offeringwonderfulspaceaboundsbothinsideandout!Comprisingthreegoodsized bedrooms,masterwithensuite,exceptionalsizedstudyor4thbedroom,formal lounge/dining,timberkitchenadjoininganopenplanoffamily/mealsandamazingly largerumpus roomsettingthesceneforsomethingspecial.Appointmentsincludesplit systemheating/cooling,timberfloorsthroughout,double remotegaragewithdrive throughaccess,sunsailsinthe rearyard plusplentyofspaceforthekidstoplay Truly a wonderfulchancetosecurea sizeablefamilyhome.

METHOD

PRICE $340,000-$360,000 INSPECT Sat13thSeptember-12:30pm-1:00pm

PhotoIDrequired CONTACT RickO’Halloran0411162028

SANCTUARYLAKES

51SANCTUARYLAKESEASTBOULEVARD

Situatedin a prizedlocationandinoneofPointCook’s mostprestigiousestates,this 606m2approximateblockofland,withfrontageofapproximately18misonenotto lookpast.Enjoypicnicsorwalkswiththekidstothemultipleparksonofferaswellas thefamousGregNormandesignedgolfcourse, a placeyou’lllovetocallhome! You’ll havepeaceofmindknowingthatyouare livingwith24hoursmonitoredsecurityand fullaccesstoallthefacilitiestheestatehastoofferincludingswimmingpool,tennis courts,gymnasiumandmore.SanctuaryLakesResortis a safeandfamilyorientated communityalsoallowingeasyfreewayaccesswithonly a shorttripintotheCBD.

POINTCOOK 11WattleGrove

Saturday20thSeptember12:00pm

PRICE ContactAgent

CONTACT ZackNedelkovski0455555556 POINTCOOK93959999 METHOD

POINTCOOK93959999

Shop425,1MainStreet, PointCook TownCentre

P. DiNATALE

Situatedonlya few shortkm’stothe watersedge isthismajesticfamilyhome.Onceinsidethefront gate youaregreetedwithlushgreengardens& the wonderfulold world charm.Uponentering you willbetakenbackintimewiththisimmaculate homestillinperfectoriginalcondition.Nestled onanallotmentof 1356m2(approx)&farenough away toenjoythecountry feel, yetonly5minutes frommajorshoppingprecincts,cafes, restaurants inboth Werribee& PointCook.Thisopportunity providesalifestyle change forthebetter.

Close5pm Wed1stOct2014 Inspect: Sat 13thSep201412.00- 12.30pm

Thishomewillsuitthepeoplewiththeextendedfamily membersthat residewithyou,ortradesman/handyman lookingfortheUltimateManCave,duetothelarge (83m2)commercialconstructedshed/workshopwhich isseparatetothemain residence.Largemodernstyled kitchenwith40mmstonebenchtops,3bdrms,2bthrms upstairswitha4thbdrm&3rdbthrmdownstairs,rumpus roomdownstairs&oneupstairswithpartialkitchen,large laundry,upstairsstorage/linen room,solidtimberfloors, 2.9mceilingsdownstairsand2.7mceilingsupstairs, largecoveredoutdooralfrescowithbuiltinBBQ,etc., reversecycleaircon,andgasspaceheater.

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Wyndham Vale

8 Lollipop Drive

Let Me Entertain You...

4 generous sized bedrooms,2.5 bathrooms,theatre room,generous dedicated study/5th bedroom, formal dining, family room, large modern open plan kitchen.4 bedrooms,master with parental retreat,additional living space,family bathroom.The outdoor entertaining area has a private roomed spa,lanai,and in ground pool.

For Sale Price on Application View www.harcourts.com.au/VWC5294

James Matina

P 03 9741 9000 M 0422 860 545

E james.matina@harcourts.com.au

Jay Radbourne

P 03 9741 9000 M 0422 280 465

E jay.radbourne@harcourts.com.au

Harcourts Wyndham City

Hoppers Crossing

28 Abbotswood Drive

Family Charm And Character With A Bungalow!!

This prime location property is designed to fit a large family, comprising 4 bedrooms and a study. The master with ensuite, 3 other bedrooms, a central bathroom, toilet and study/gym area.

A modern a fully self contained unit with 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom and open plan living. An inspection is essential to fully appreciate the size and accomodation.

For Sale Price by Negotiation $540,000$580,000

View www.harcourts.com.au/VWC5292

Michelle Chick M 0416 007 949

E michelle.chick@harcourts.com.au

Harcourts Wyndham City

Harcourts Wyndham City

175A Watton Street Werribee 03 9741 9000 www.wyndhamcity.harcourts.com.au

Point Cook 2 Grandiflora Grove

Open plan layout incorporates:A well equipped kitchen overlooking dining and living areas.Kitchen features s/s appliances, island bench and abundant of storage.Master bedroom has WIR while two further great sized bedrooms complete with BIRs.Equipped with ducted heating,split system cooling and internal access to garage, Home theatre, study & more...

For Sale Price by Negotiation $579,000 - $609,000 View www.harcourts.com.au/VWC5277 Open Saturday 11 - 11.30am

Michelle Chick M 0416 007 949 E michelle.chick@harcourts.com.au

Harcourts Wyndham City

Hoppers Crossing 75 Wilmington Ave

Beyond Expectations!

This beautifully presented 3 bedrooms plus study home has a 2 car garage with backyard access, 2 bathrooms including ensuite for main bedroom with walk in robe. Great sized alfresco area for all the entertainers out there. It also has ducted heating and air conditioning. Floorboards throughout the home creates a stunning look.

For Sale $379,000

Open Saturday 12-12.30pm View www.harcourts.com.au/VWC5284

Bedim Taip P 03 9741 9000 M 0432 639 041 E bedim.taip@harcourts.com.au

Jay Radbourne M 0422 280 465

Harcourts Wyndham City

Harcourts Wyndham City

175A Watton Street Werribee 03 9741 9000 www.wyndhamcity.harcourts.com.au

14

Street

Tarneit 53 Papillon Parade

The home comprises of 3 spacious bedrooms (the master offering an ensuite), separate family bathroom, modern kitchen, meals and family living areas. The open living floorplan makes this home family friendly and a great venue to entertain guests. The home also offers ducted heating and reverse cycle cooling to provide living comfort. A double garage is offered for lock up security.

For Sale $345,000 View www.harcourts.com.au/VWC5273

Open Saturday 11:30-12:00 3 2 2 Family Friendly With Contempary Charm

Glen Wilson & Jay Radbourne M 0410 454 034 P 03 9741 9000 M 0422 280 465

In brief this home comprises of 4 large bedrooms, master has wir and en-suite, the remaining 3 benefit from bir, a large family bathroom and separate toilet, a formal living area, family and rumpus, meals and modern kitchen, a dedicated study room, and pergola, internal access to the double garage.The home also benefits from ducted heating, access to a communal pool and facilities, this home really does need to be seen to fully appreciate.

For Sale Price by Negotiation over $390,000 View www.harcourts.com.au/VWC4724

Open Saturday 12-12.30pm 4 2 2 Generous Proportions Throughout.

Jay Radbourne & James Matina

P 03 9741 9000 M 0422 280 465 P 03 9741 9000 M 0422 860 545

E jay.radbourne@harcourts.com.au E james.matina@harcourts.com.au

Harcourts Wyndham City

Benefiting from the facilities located within the estate, and close to the new train station under construction in Tarneit, a choice of schools and within a short drive to the Werribee Plaza. In brief the home is on a 553m2 block (approx) and comprises of 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, modern open plan kitchen meals and family, double garage and side gated access to the rear yard.

For Sale $369,000 View www.harcourts.com.au/VWC4993

Open Saturday 12-12:30pm 4 22 2 Claremont Park Family Home

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

Hoppers Crossing 61 Wildflower Cres

Big Block, Big Home, Big On Entertainment.

This generous family home is positioned on 938m2 block (approx) in a central location in the heart of Hoppers Crossing.just a few minutes from the shops, train station plus walking distance to Bellbridge primary school

Offering 3 large bedrooms, master with ensuite and walk in robes , a dedicated study, formal living room, a large open plan family meals and timber kitchen, and entertaining area.

For Sale $450,000 - $480,000 View www.harcourts.com.au/VWC4986

Open Saturday 1-1.30pm

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

Harcourts Wyndham City

Harcourts Wyndham City 175A Watton Street Werribee

Vale 10 Alkira Close

Family Friendly 4 Bedroom Design

Beautifully styled five bedroom home (or 4 and a study), boasts an intelligent floor plan, a wellappointed study, laundry and rumpus room. Large open plan family/meals overlooking by the modern kitchen which offers stainless steel appliances, an abundance of cupboards and plenty of bench space.

Other features include, ducted heating/ cooling, remote double garage.

For Sale Price by Negotiation $460,000 - $500,000 View www.harcourts.com.au/VWC5289

Open Saturday 1 - 1.30pm 5 2 2 Hidden, Contemporary In Style And Design & Set On 826m2.

Michelle Chick M 0416 007 949

Werribee South On Request

Situated In Popular Werribee South,3 Acres Of Land.

The house offers 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms, with an additional outdoor guest room. There is a split heating and cooling systems as well as a characteristic fireplace.A large enclosed pergola at the rear of the house is the perfect entertaining venue after relaxing in the sparkling in-ground pool.There is a large workshop (complete with hoist and racking) with an adjoining office space.There is plenty of available parking in front of shed for easy access.The property utilises town water and water tanks.

Glen Wilson & Jay Radbourne M 0410 454 034 P 03 9741 9000 M 0422 280 465 E glen.wilson@harcourts.com.au E jay.radbourne@harcourts.com.au Harcourts Wyndham City For Sale Price on Application View www.harcourts.com.au/VWC5299

Practical designed home comprising of 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, one being ensuite off main bedroom, Oversized double garage with BIR’s, hallway cupboard and spacious laundry Open plan kitchen with dishwasher, dining area complete with loads of room for stools to be doubled as a funky breakfast bar and adjacent lounge area

Ducted heating/split system

For Sale Price by Negotiation $319,000 - $339,000 View www.harcourts.com.au/VWC5275

Open Saturday 2- 2:30 pm 3 2 2

Michelle Chick M 0416 007 949 E michelle.chick@harcourts.com.au

Neat And Complete With Low Maintenance Living.

This two bedroom unit does truly represent great value, with BIR’s, walk through central bathroom, with separate basin area and toilet.

Big kitchen and dining with outdoor paved area to back access to large double garage with remote.

Extras include, wall heater, wall air conditioning, and window shutters.

For Sale $289,000 View www.harcourts.com.au/VWC5287

Open Saturday 2 - 2.30pm

Michelle Chick M 0416 007 949 E michelle.chick@harcourts.com.au

Harcourts Wyndham City

UnderContract

HoppersCrossing

14Wilmington Ave

DelightfulHome,Not To BeMissed

4brmswithBIR’s,mainwith retreat, spa,ensuite/WIR. Formallounge builtinbarleadingthrutoopenplan kitchenmealareawithS/S appliance, dishwasherblinds,ductedheating, evap cooling,alarm,ductedvacuumdouble garage& remotesideaccess forboat/ caravan,largepergolaarea.

4 A 2 B 2 D

ForSale: $379,000-$399,000

VinceChircopP: 97486333

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

HoppersCrossingVic3029

1/12 YandinaRoad

AbsolutelyStunning

3fittedbedrooms,mainwithensuite WIR,spaciouslounge room,mealsarea. Qualitytwopackkitchenwithlotsof cupboards,centralbathroomquality fittings,separatetoiletlargelaundry, featureductedheating,cooling,low maintenancegarden,sideaccess for caravan,garage.

3 A 2 B 2 D

ForSale: $334,000

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

HoppersCrossing

48BellbridgeDve

Thisiscertainlyoneofthefinestinthe area

3brm’s,masterwithWIR&ensuite, Solidtimberkitchen,spaciousfamily mealsarea,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

Robert FabrettoP: 97486333

M: 0418377535 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: $269,000-$280,000

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

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Tarneit

44ClarafieldCres Space,Comfort&Location!

4brmswithBIR,masterwithhisand herWIRandensuite,twobathrooms, modernkitchen,spaciousfamilymeals/ diningareaideal forthelargefamily andalightfilledrumpus room,ducted heating, evaporativecooling,double garage.landscapedfrontandbackyards, wellmaintained.

4 A 2 B 2 D

ForSale: $449,000

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

HoppersCrossingVic3029

23HothamCres

A True gemseton806m2

3spaciousbrmsallwithBIR’s,1 bathroom,separatetoilet,sunken lounge,largemealsarea,spacious timberkitchenwithamplecupboards, largebench,spaceheating& cooling. Magnificentlargebackyard&variety offruittreeswithmassivegarage/ workshop.

3 A 1 B 2 D

ForSale: $369,000-$399,000

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

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: $359,500-$379,000

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

StunningQualityLikeNoOther

Situateddirectlyoppositewetlandsandparklands,thisimmaculatelypresentedMetriconfamilyhome willsurelyimpress. Young, renovated,spaciousandvibrantaremerelyafewwordsthatdescribethis stunninghome.Comprisingofthreelargebedrooms,masterwith recently renovatedensuiteand walkin robe,threeseparatelivingareas,includinglargeformallounge,openlivinganddiningarea andahugerumpus.Beautifulfloorboardsthroughout,brandnewkitchenincludingstonebenchtops, stainlesssteelappliances,walkinpantryandlargediningareathatopensuptoa renderedalfresco.

View Sat12:00-12:30pmPhotoIDReq PrivateSale

EPR ContactAgent

George Yacoubian0402658335Office: Werribee97317022

FIRST-CLASSEXECUTIVELIVING

Animpressivecombinationofspace,styleandlocation,thispremium residenceiscertaintoexceed allexpectations..Thestylishinteriorfeaturesthreelargebedrooms,centralbathroom,spaciousliving/ diningarea,largemasterbedroomwithensuiteandwalkin robe,builtin robestoallotherbedrooms makesthislovelyhomesimplybeautiful...Extensivehighlightsincludeafull-sizedlaundry,qualitynew carpets,tiledfloors,centralheatingandevaporativecooling,lowmaintenancegardensall-roundand agarage.

View Sat12:00-12:30pmPhotoIDReq Auction 20thofSeptmeber1:00pm EPR $240,000-$260,000 StevenSpiteri0423428079Office: Werribee97317022

NestorInvest!

A remarkablesolidfamilyhomewithincloseproximitytolocalschools,parks,SunshinePlaza& Train Stations,boasting3largebedrooms&centralbathroomwithseparatetoilet.Featuringblackwood timberfloorboardsthroughoutthemainlivingareas,withacosylounge room&aseparatekitchen/ mealszone.Outsideyouwillfinda rearveranda&secondkitchenatthe rearofthesinglelockup garage,alongwithplentyofparkingspace!Otherfeaturesinclude;heating,cooling, rollershutters& allpositionedonagenerous557m2(approx.).Snapupthisopportunitybeforesomeoneelsedoes!

View Sat11:30-12:00pmPhotoIDReq Auction 13thofSeptember12:00pm

EPR ContactAgent

SamanthaMcCarthy0431712899Office: Werribee97317022

ASmartBuy!

Situatedonagenerous540m2(approx.)allotment,thisfamilyhomefeatures3generouslysized bedroomswithanabundanceofcupboardspaceineach,incl.masterbedroomwithwalkthrough robe&fullensuite.Throughoutyou’llfindsolidtimberfloorboards,a recentlyupdatedkitchen,all overlookingalargeopenplanfamily room/mealsarea&aviewouttothepergola&backyard.Also offeringsolarpanels,heating,cooling,largecarport&gardenshed.LocatedclosebytoPrimary Schools,ChildCareCentres,localshopsandwithinaminutes’walktobusstops.

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EPR $275,000-$285,000

SamanthaMcCarthy0431712899Office: Werribee97317022

Hoppers Crossing 151 Bellbridge Drive

Superbly Renovated And Feature Packed In The Bellbridge Estate

This one is definitely a “JUST MOVE IN” purchase and not only offers a wonderful selection of quality renovations and workmanship but also features you could only have ever hoped for!

Comprising three fitted bedrooms with built-in robes, the dual access renovated bathroom comprises modern fittings while the two-pack finished kitchen features contemporary appliances including dishwasher and adjoins a great sized meals room. The formal lounge is generous in size while split system cooling and updated gas heated is offered. A modern colour palate has been used throughout. The massive enclosed entertaining room is perfect for those social occasions all year round, while there is still ample yard space for the kids to run free and unrestricted side access is also on offer for that boat or caravan.

Set close to the Hoppers Crossing train station and simple freeway access, you are also within a stone’s throw to the nearby primary school, shopping facilities and a bus stop. This is ready and waiting if you are quick enough!

Family Sized Tarneit Treasure

Perfectly situated in the heart of the ever expanding and already bustling Tarneit precinct of Wyndham, this superb family home is ready and waiting with a multitude of benefits for you to embrace!

Comprising three great sized bedrooms, the master entails walk-in robes private ensuite, while there is also separate study which could double as a perfect nursery! A formal lounge and adjoining dining room feature laminate flooring, while the open plan reveals a large laminate kitchen complete with a handy island bench. The adjoining meals room is of great proportion while the second family/living room also comprises chic lime washed floating flooring. Ducted heating is on offer while outdoors the cars will be happy in the double garage complete with automated and internal access.

Entertain in style from the great sized pergola complete with decking and all weather blinds and ready for those summer BBQ’s with friends. Set close to Wyndham Village Shopping Centre and the up and coming Tarneit train station, the world is at your fingertips here!

The Perfect Blend Of Tranquility, Appointments, Location & Lifestyle!

Here’s your chance to grab your own slice of peaceful country living blended with the convenience of a Melbourne & Bellarine Peninsula proximity. Comprising 5 BRs, formal lounge adjoins the meals room while the central kitchen has updated stainless 900mm cooking facilities. A massive separate enclosable rumpus or games room has also been finished with select slate flooring, while there is also an ensuite to the master as well as a separate bathroom. Handy zoned slab heating, and both ducted evaporative & split cooling systems. Entertain from the feature decking covered with a pitched steel roof & direct yard views, while for the toys there is a super-sized six plus powered garage or workshop. Set close to the township you can embrace the peaceful setting with the surrounding buzzing Aussie flora and fauna live at your door step.

Hoppers Crossing 32 Daphne Crescent

Abundance Of Space & Central Location

Inside And Out!

Magnificent ViewinGreatLocation!

Young&spaciousgroundfloorapartmentinheartof Tarneit,infrontofwetlandandparkwithshortwalkto schools,shopsandnew Tarneit TrainStation -2greatsizebedroomswithBIR,masterwithwetlandview -Modernopenplankitchenwithstainlesssteelapplianceincludingdishwasher;adjoiningmealsareaandhuge familyloungearea

-Built-inEuropeanlaundry

-Centralbathroomandseparatetoilet

-Greatsizeoutdoorentertainmentarea -Singlelockupgaragewith remotecontrolaccess&gardenshedinbackyard.

PriceRange $310,000-$330,000

Inspection ThisSaturday12:30-1:00pm Contact AmmarAlazawy0411404979

BigFamilyHomeinGreat

Location

Agreatdoublestoryfamilydesignhomein magnificentlocationopposite TarneitGardensPark. Forbigfamilytoenjoyeverydaylivingwithshort walkstothe TarneitGardensShoppingCentre, schools, Tarneit TrainStation.

GroundFloor:Massiveformallounge roomwith parkview,Greatsizeopenplankitchenwith900mm stainlesssteelappliancesincludingdishwasher andcaesarstonebenchtop,adjoiningmassive sizedmealsarea&family/TVarea,Powderarea& separatelaundry,Agreatoutdoorentertainment areaforallfamily,Doublelockupgaragewith remotecontrolandinternalaccess

TopFloor:4largesizedbedrooms,masterwithWIR &fullensuite, restofbedroomswithBIR,Massive sizefamily/rumpus roomwithbeautifulparkview, Centralbathroomandseparatetoilet.

PriceRange $470,000-$480,000

Inspection ThisSaturday1:00-1:30pm Contact AmmarAlazawy0411404979

LuxuryHomewithaPark View! Averywellmaintainedandpresentedfamily homesituatedinfrontofthe Tarneitwetland park(ReflectionEstate)withashortwalkto schools,parks, Tarneittrainstationand Tarneit Gardenshoppingcenters.

-Massivesize3bedrooms.Masterwithfullensuite andWIR,the remainingbedroomswithBIRs. -Excellentsizedformalloungeareawitha magnificentlakeview.

-Hugeopenplankitchenwithmodernstainless steelappliancesincludingdishwasherandbreakfast baradjoiningtothemealsarea&hugefamilyareas.

-Agreatsizeoutdooraresuitableforallfamily entertainment.

-Doublegaragewith remotecontrol&internal access.

-Extrasinclude:highceilings,downlights,rain watertank,ductedheatingandcooling.

PriceRange $399,000-$419,000

Inspection ThisSaturday12:00-12:30pm Contact AmmarAlazawy0411404979

BigBlockwithPotentialinGreatLocation Animmaculatecondition3bedroomhouselocatedinashortwalkingdistanceto WerribeeCBD, Werribeehigh school, Werribeetrainstation,PrincessFree WayandBusStops. Itsitsona(approx)700m”blockofland,thesizeofthelandoffersahugescopetodualoccupancy(STCA) toinvestintheheartof Werribee.Aperfect rectangularbackyardandmorethan3metersaccessthroughthe drivewaymakesitanidealinvestingopportunity. Itcomprisesof:

*Decentsize3bedrooms,2withBIRs

*Bigformalloungewithstreetviewandwallgasheater

*Recently renovatedkitchenwithgasappliances,adjoiningmealsareaanda reversecyclecooling *Centralbathroom.Separatetoiletandseparatehugelaundrywithstoragespace

*DoubleCarPort PriceRange $360,000-$380,000 Inspection ThisSaturday1:00-1:30pm Contact Moey Awaja0430057137

GreatSize, TopLocation!

AspaciousfamilyhomefreshlyPaintedwithmore roomstomove.Locatedingreatpartof Tarneit, (ClaremontPark)Estatewithshortwalktothepark, EstateClub,Public Transport,schoolsandshops. -Huge4bedrooms,masterbedroomwithWIR& fullensuiteincludingDoublesizeshower&double vanity; restofthebedroomswithBIR.

-Featuresagreatsizeformallounge room

-Massiveopenplankitchenwithstainlesssteel appliancesadjoininghugefamilykitchenareaand greatsizemealsarea -Greatsizefamilyrumpus roomortheatre room -Centralbathroom,separatelaundry&toilet -Hugeoutdooralfrescoareaforallfamily entertainment -Doublelock-upgaragewith remotecontroland internalaccess

PriceRange $420,000-$440,000

Inspection ThisSaturday2:00-2:30pm Contact AmmarAlazawy0411404979

“FamilyHomewithpotentials” Agreatfamilyhomeverywellmaintainedideal homeforthatfirsthomebuyerorinvestors.Ina perfectlocationwithashortwalkto Werribeeplaza shoppingcentre,publictransport,schoolsand parkssitsongreatsizeoflandapproximately568 Sqm.

•Massive3bedroomsallwithBIRs. •Formalloungewithair-con&baywindows.

•Greatsizekitchenwithgasappliancesand breakfastbaradjoiningtothemealsandfamily areas.

•Centralbathroom,separatetoilet&separate laundry.

•Hugeoutdoorsunroomsuitableforoutdoorsitting roomandgreatsizepergolaareaforallfamily entertaining.

•Huge4carlockupgarage,orhugeworkshop withpowerpointspotentialforhomebusiness.

PriceRange $300,000-$320,000 Inspection ThisSaturday12:00-12:30pm

ADDTOYOURPORTFOLIO/ORMOVEINTO

We haveonofferthismodern3bedroombrickveneervillaunitina blockoftwowithbuilt-in-robestoall3bedrooms,openplanlivingto thekitchen/mealsareaadjoiningthelounge room,ductedheating, air-conditioning, rearyardandlockupgarage.Arrangeforyour inspectiontoday!

BELLS

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

THEORLANDO

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

TonyParissis0418325610

12/28aHumeDrive,Sydenham 94494288

- $500,000

12/28aHumeDrive,Sydenham 94494288

TRUGANINA 22EverholmeDrive4

THEMADISON

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

FORSALE

PRICE

$430,000 - $460,000

CONTACT TonyParissis0418325610

OFFICE 12/28aHumeDrive,Sydenham 94494288

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

THEULTIMATEINLUXURYMODERN LIVING

Boasting4largebedrooms,masterwithfull ensuite,WIRandspa,separatefrontloungewith timberflooring,familymealsarea,powder room, rumpus/theatre,family room,amplestoragespace, brightcentralbathroom.

DESIGNEDFORSTYLE

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

$575,000 - $595,000

KiemNguyen0434152999

12/28AHumeDriveSydenham 94494288

FORSALE

PRICE $465,000 - $495,000

CONTACT TonyParissis0418325610 OFFICE 12/28aHumeDriveSydenham 94494288

THEHAMPTON

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

$465,000 - $495,000

TonyParissis0418325610

12/28aHumeDrive,Sydenham 94494288

pantry,openplanfamilymealsarea,brightcentral bathroomandalfrescowithalowmaintenance landscapedbackyard.

When it comes to a quality large family abode with all the mod-cons, the double-storey Newport 361 design –priced from $224,900 – is hard to beat, says sales consultant from Parks Edge estate, Paul Scott.

“The Newport 361 [part of the Bridgewater range] offers an incredible ve bedrooms and a study,” Scott says. “At 36.12 squares, its ef cient design means it ts comfortably on a popular-sized block of 14x28 metres.”

A rendered portico frames the grand proportions of the house and the facade is further enhanced with a combination of horizontal and elongated vertical windows.

Downstairs encompasses versatile living spaces, including a lounge room at the front, a theatre room and an open-plan kitchen-meals area. Also at ground level are a laundry and a powder room – and storage will never be a problem with a walk-in linen closet, a second closet and

a separate broom cupboard. Five upstairs bedrooms wrap around a living area, perfect for families with young children or teens. The main bedroom has a big walk-in wardrobe and an en suite, and a study could be converted to a sixth bedroom. Alternatively, buyers can opt for a four-bedroom design with walk-in robes in each.

Already a prominent builder in Melbourne’s south-east, Fairhaven Homes is now offering value-for-money designs

NEWPORT 361, PARKS EDGE ESTATE Address: 149–150 Prendergast Avenue, Cranbourne East Inquiries: 0417 371 593

to buyers across the north and west. Free inclusions are tiled shower bases, mixer taps, ducted heating, soft-closing drawers, six-star energy rating, Colorbond fascias, gutters and downpipes, and a remote-controlled double garage.

for sale or lease

15 Glenville Drive, Melton

OUTSTANDING NEW OFFICE/WAREHOUSE FACILITY

PERFECT NEW HEADQUARTERS!!!

WAREHOUSE: 980m2 (approx)

MEZZANINE OFFICE: 178m2

TOTAL BULIDING: 1158m2 (approx)

3 Glenville Drive, Melton

FOR SALE

2 ARCHITECTURALLY DESIGNED OFFICE / WAREHOUSES!!!

ONLY 1 LEFT

Stamp duty savings

13 Glenville Drive, Melton FOR

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MODERN DESIGNED OFFICE/WAREHOUSE

Main Road Office/Factory/Yard

Suit Owner/Occupiers

11Km From CBD

Total Building: 1105m2 (approx)

Total Land: 3472m2 (approx)

Dual Roller Doors

Heating/Cooling

High Clearance/ Clear Span

Plus Rear Yard – Scope For Further Development Ample On Site Parking

Vacant Possesion

Being Offered For Sale At Below Replacement Value

$1,450,000

Fully functional premium offices including data cabling with ample storage area

Large amenities including kitchenette/bathrooms/showers

Dual access container height roller door

Ample on site parking Industrial 1 zone

Total Building area : 550m2 Office Space: 80m2

Warehouse Space:470m2

Building Height: 7m

Mezzanine offices

5 meter height RSD

Secure parking on site

Industrial 1 Zone

CONSTRUCTION COMMENCING SOON

STAMP DUTY SAVINGS AVAILABLE

4 BRAND NEW MODERN OFFICE/WAREHOUSE

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AMPLE PARKING

•฀WAREHOUSE฀1฀฀-฀247m2 plus 114m2 first floor Mezzanine offices

•฀WAREHOUSE฀2฀฀-฀263m2

Ground floor Office

•฀WAREHOUSE฀3฀–฀269m2 Ground floor Office

•฀WAREHOUSE฀4฀–฀194m2 plus 128m2 first floor Mezzanine offices Industrial 1 Zone

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Centrals dig deep in bid for perfection

Werribee Centrals are 60 minutes away from consecutive perfect seasons in GDFL A-grade netball.

In 2013, Lina Iuta’s rst year as coach, the Centurions went undefeated on their way to the premiership.

Twelve months later, Iuta’s impeccable coachingrecordisonthelineastheCenturions bid for a remarkable second unbeaten season in this weekend’s grand nal against Bell Post Hill.

Iuta said her side had maintained the momentum built during last season’s run.

“ e benchmark was set from last year,” she said. “Winning the grand nal undefeated in 2013 kind of carried us in good stead for 2014. It was a matter of keeping on keeping on.”

e Centurions are taking nothing for granted, with their week one nals victory over Bell Post Hill serving as a reminder of the challenge ahead.

In that match, the Centurions found themselves in an unfamiliar position, down by ve goals at quarter-time and even as much as seven at one point.

ey showed their class and character to get

back into the game and register a nine-goal win.

Iuta believes it was a ne thing for her side to “problem solve” and grind out a win.

“It was nerves; a lot of the girls said they were nervous,” she said. “It was good for us to experience.”

Iuta used nine players in that come-frombehind win.

She believes the depth in her squad is one of its major strengths and plans on utilising it to the maximum in the season decider.

“I call our bench players our impact players,” she said. “I have the versatility of changing it up when I need to, knowing they will go on to make an impact on court.”

e Centurions have strength in all sections of the court.

AmandaWilson,NoniMcClureandMelissa Jeka have formed a water-tight defence all season.

Nicole Stewart and Amy Giaini have been hard to curtail in mid-court, while Ellie Tubbs could well be the X-factor in the season’s nal game.

Tubbs shot an incredible 749 goals during

theseasonandwillhaveatargetonherbackfor the opposition.

Iuta is con dent her star goaler can again get the job done. “Ellie’s come a long way and she’s been quite a strong player. But I need her to be stronger than strong. She will deliver.”

e Centurions will have four teams in grand nals at St Albans Reserve in Geelong on Saturday.

Centrals grand nal xtures

A-grade: Werribee Centrals v Bell Post Hill (2.30pm)

C-grade: Werribee Centrals v Thomson (12.30pm)

D-grade: Werribee Centrals v East Geelong (11.30am)

15 and under: Werribee Centrals v Inverleigh (9.30am)

All games to be played at St Albans Reserve in Geelong on Saturday.

Hornets hunt top spot

By Lance Jenkinson

Truganina has everything to play for in the remaining two rounds of the Football Federation Victoria men’s State League 5 west season.

e ecstasy of a championship, the thrill of promotion or another dreaded winter in the state league cellar are all possible outcomes for the Hornets.

How the cards fall for the third-year club will be determined over the nal two match days.

“We’re treating it like we’ve got two nals to play,” Hornets president Sergio Lunedei said. Truganina can take care of part one and seal promotion with a win over third-placed Spring Hills on the road on Saturday.

A loss, however, and the waters get a whole lot murkier, with the Hornets needing to beat Lara in the nal round and hope another result goes their way.

However, the Hornets are not short of con dence and remain focused on not only gaining promotion but tasting ultimate glory.

“If we win, we’ll be promoted and it will be historic for the club,” Lunedei said.

“We don’t want to drop points at all in our last two games. We want to win the league.”

Lunedei said Saturday’s trip to Spring Hills held “no fears” for his team.

e Hornets beat the Caroline Springs club last time they met but lost the initial meeting at Springside Recreation Reserve early in the season.

Lunedei is just hopeful his young side isn’t overawed by the occasion, as it will be the rst such experience in the club’s short history.

“First of all, we have to be patient and not get consumed by the pressure,” Lunedei said.

“It’s an important match and if you get scared of the pressure you can choke.”

Lunedei praised senior coach Achille Mellini for keeping his side focused.

It can be a tough job for a coach at the bottom of the state leagues, having to deal with clubs higher up the division poaching their players.

e Hornets lost leading goalscorer Jordan Borg to Werribee City, but Mellini has found a way to the back of the net through the three-pronged attack of Adam Santic, Chris Scavo and Musa Kamara.

Arthur Chelidonis, elevated from the reserves last week, scored two goals on debut and could have a big role to play over the

■ Winning a grand nal is a feeling like nothing else. It may not be the best feeling in your life, but it is unique and hard to describe in the moment. Time makes it easier to articulate, but that rush when the nal siren goes is a moment suspended in time. Footballers today are lucky that every phone is a camera and those moments are captured to keep and cherish. I am sure blokes like Barry Priest, Alan Clough and Spud Murphy would love to have footage of their games to look back on. I was not a fan of the decision to split the WRFL competition into three divisions midway through this year. Initially, I thought it rewarded mediocrity. After seeing the impact it has had on clubs such as Laverton, Albanvale and Braybrook, I have changed my mind. Those clubs were on Desolation Boulevard, but the division 3 nals series has revived them and given them a good platform for 2015. Congratulations to Michael Shepperbottom and everyone at Braybrook. A premiership is a premiership.

■ After going close several times in the past ve years, Parkside has won a ag, taking the WRFL division 2 title over West Footscray. Parkside, a foundation club, elded two sides in its rst year. Senior coach Nathan Juegan is a meticulous planner and thoroughly deserves the ag. In last year’s grand nal he ruptured his achilles while playing, and it’s been a tough year for him. I have no idea whether the club has plans to contest division 1 next year. And I don’t know if Yarraville Seddon Eagles is going down. There was a time when this was an automatic occurrence, but it’s no longer the case.

■ The season is over for the Werribee Football Club after a heartbreaking loss to Williamstown on Sunday. The Tigers were ve goals up at three-quarter time but lost by 26 points. Senior coach John Lamont has done well in his rst year, but he will be disappointed by that loss after such a gutsy display in the rst three quarters. From here, Williamstown will play Box Hill Hawks and Footscray will take on Port Melbourne. As a western suburbs boy I hope the VFL Cup comes to this side of the Westgate. With Werribee, I think a Footscray win would be fantastic.

■ Williamstown Cricket Club’s junior registration day is this Saturday at its Morris Road ground from 10.30am until noon. Contact Cam Smith on 0423 401 659 or williamstown@club. cricketvictoria.com.au for details.

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

the keys.

“He’stheheartandsouloftheseniorsteam,” Lunedei said.

“He’s never missed a game; he’s in there ghting and never gives up.”

Lunedei founded the Hornets three years ago and always envisaged the day the club would be ghting it out for promotion.

“ at’s how I planned it … to start ghting for the top spots,” he said.

“It’s a fair bit of tension, though. I prefer to not think about it sometimes.”

Medallist hangs up boots at the top of his game

Parkside veteran Adrian Gervasi clocked o from his glorious football career with a pair of important medallions dangling around his neck.

Gervasi claimed the Rex Swann Medal for best-a eld in the Western Region Football League division 2 grand nal before collecting his premiership medal.

e 30-year-old then con rmed his retirement.

He said he could think of no better way to nish his playing career.

e win also went some way to soothing the heartache of two losing grand nals in which he participated.

“A er the last two years, this is just unbelievable,” Gervasi said. “I didn’t think it could be this good. It’s the best feeling in the world, can’t get any better.

“I’m retired, that’s it, I’m hanging my boots up – I’ve got nothing le to give.”

GervasispentthepastthreeyearsatParkside a er a long career in the Essendon District Football League.

He played at Doutta Stars, Maribyrnong Park and Avondale Heights but it seems it is histimeasaParksiderhewillcherishthemost.

“I had a few mates come to Parkside and it’s the best decision I’ve made to come here,” he said.

Gervasi has predominantly worked as a defender this season, but in the grand nal found himself having an impact further up the ground.

Coach Nathan Juegan was thrilled with his versatility in the biggest game of the year.

“I’ve been using him down back all year and last year I used him up forward,” he said.

“He was awesome.”

Gervasi played down his impact.

“It’s a team e ort and that’s what it’s been all year,” he said. “I did my part for the team and that’s it.”

Magpies romp to a ag

By Lance Jenkinson

e football Gods have nally shown mercy on Parkside and its persistent coach, Nathan Juegan.

e Magpies put four grand nal losses in ve years behind them to claim the Western Region Football League division 2 ag on Sunday.

e black-and-white streamers were being tied to the premiership cup long before the nal siren as the Magpies romped to a 38-point win over neighbourhood rivals West Footscray Roosters at Chirnside Park in Werribee.

e margin somewhat attered the Roosters, who were second best for all bar 20 minutes of a one-sided contest.

Juegan had spent more than a decade at Parkside and not won a premiership before Sunday. Nor did he salute at any stage earlier of his senior football career.

“I’dbeenplayingfootyfor26yearsandnever won one,” he said. “ is place has been pretty cruel to me – I’ve lost six grand nals and nally got one in the seventh.

“Words can’t explain how I feel. It hasn’t sunkin,butwhenitdoes,I’llcertainlyenjoyit.”

Parkside raced to a 47-point lead before West Footscray got its rst major on the board.

But the Magpies had some cause for concern when they were two rotations down and the Roosters made a serious push in the second term.

e Roosters nished the half with four

consecutive goals and booted the rst of the third term to trim to margin back to three goals.

MostwouldhaveexpectedtheMagpiestoget the wobbles, but their leaders stood up.

Matthew Pearce took control of the game through his calmness under pressure.

Mo Khartabil was a man on a mission, o ering up multiple leads.

e power forward nished with two goals, but also kicked six behinds, robbing him of any chance of saluting for the Rex Swann Medal.

It was an emotional day for the man Parkside fans a ectionately know as “Big Mo”.

“He had a personal loss six weeks ago where he lost his father and that really hurt him,” Juegan said.

“But the way he has responded has been huge and the boys rallied around him.

“For a big fella, he provided a lot of pressure at ground level and his second and third e orts were enormous. He’s a grouse character. I love the bloke, he’s been so loyal to our footy club.”

e Swann Medal went to Adrian Gervasi and no one could dispute the umpires’ assessment. It was a fairytale nish to a great career for Gervasi.

Dyson Stevens was the Magpies main link across half-forward. At the other end, Aaron McHutchinson barely put a foot wrong.

For the Magpies to stave o a charging Roosters with a depleted bench was always goingtotakemorethanjusttheaforementioned individuals to get the job done.

Premiership hero praises club culture

Once a Parksider, always a Parksider. It’s a motto that all Parkside footballers swear by.

Matthew Pearce, one of the standouts for the Magpies in Sunday’s division 2 grand nal win over West Footscray, got his rst taste of life at the club in 2006. He was instantly hooked.

“Once you play that one game for Parkside, you become part of that brotherhood,” he said.

Pearce returned to the club two years ago with a view to helping the Magpies get their hands on the holy grail.

Even a er playing at higher levels, including the VFL, he was forced to buy into the Magpies’ culture or be on his way. e set of values is what attracted him to the club.

“We’ve had a lot of new guys come into the club this year from higher levels –whether it be division 1, EDFL, WRFL or the country. We bring them in and the culture is already set at the footy club, they don’t dictate the culture.

“It’s a culture that’s passed on and passed on and it’s something that you really want to be a part of.’’

Grand nal Parkside 14.20 (104) d West Footscray 10.6 (66).

Parkside

Goals: Kelly, Khartabil, Gervasi 2, Langwell 2, Koulouriotis, Muratore, Buttigieg, Pearce, Barbuto, Stevens. Best: Pearce, Licciardo, Gervasi, Khartabil, Stevens, Barbuto. West Footscray

Goals: Lindsey, Lane, A Yze 2, El Houli, Newport, Bray, D Yze.

Best: Trowsdale, Bray, A Yze, Liossis, Young, Speakman.

Go to maribyrnong.starweekly.com.au for our special WRFL division 2 grand nal photo gallery.

“It was the team’s willingness to keep going,” Juegan said. “ ere was a lot of character, a lot of will to win. I’m proud of the group.”

eMagpieswon14premiershipsindivision 1, spanning from 1931 to 2003, but have not won one in 11 years.

eywillgetthatchancein2015a erJuegan kept his promise to the Magpie Army. “I promised the footy club that we’d get the club back to A grade and would make sure we built a strong enough list to get there,” he said.

Pearce was one of the key drivers of that sel ess culture in Sunday’s grand nal. He was the main set-up man for the Magpies, with a handful of score assists. Even with the Magpies a long way up in the fourth quarter, Pearce resisted the temptation to shoot on goal from 45 metresoutwhenhesawhiscaptainChris Muratore in a better position and closer to goal.

Most would have chased the glory. But not Pearce, who got his glorious moment when the nal siren sounded.

“WhetherIkick vegoalsorkicknone, it was all about nishing the year o on the right note,” Pearce said. “We’ve had a super year and it was about nishing o with four quarters of pure e ort, and we did that.”

Pearce said he felt humbled to receive a premiership medallion in what may have been his last game of football.

In the lead up to the big day he told lovedoneshewouldretire,buta erwards sounded like a man who could be talked out of it. “I’ve told my family that I’m retiring, but I could go maybe one more,” he said with a smile.

Pearce urged VFL clubs to take a close lookatpremiershipcoachNathanJuegan for future appointments.

“Nathan is one of the most diligent coaches that I’ve played under,” Pearce said. “He’s probably got un nished business here, but I really see him as someone that can step up and go to that next level.”

Lance Jenkinson

Magpies silence Roosters

Parkside beat West Footscray in the Western Region Football League’s division 2 grand nal at Avalon Airport Oval on Sunday. How did they do it? Lance Jenkinson explains …

Firstquarter

West Footscray burst from the blocks to have thebetteroftheopening veminutesbutmade very little impression on the scoreboard.

And once Parkside settled into their groove, getting rst hand on the ball at the bounces through ruckman Alex Lochart, there would be no stopping the favourites.

ey piled on ve consecutive goals, two through Michael Licciardo, including the rst of the game, and one each to captain Chris Muratore, forward Mo Khartabil and half forward Dyson Stevens.

Licciardowasastandoutinthe rstterm,not only winning his share of ball in the middle, but following up to provide an extra target in attack.

Stevens’ impact was marked across half forward, with the Roosters’ defenders barely able to lay a hand on him, while Matthew Pearce was like a quarterback with his silky skills nding players in better positions, including assisting on the rst two goals.

West Footscray’s game broke down when it started to play the man and not the ball.

Jamie Lane got the Roosters’ lone score in the rst term, a behind a er taking a beautiful mark 20m out, opting to play on and slamming the ball into the post.

Quarter-time: Parkside 5.5 (35) West Footscray0.1(1).

Secondquarter Parksidebootedthe rsttwogoalsofthesecond term through Brent Kelly and Nick Grigg and it might have been a case of ‘here we go again’.

e lead had blown out to a massive 47 points before West Footscray icked the switch to go, starting to earn their share of clearances, getting more numbers around the ball and just showingawholelotmoreintenta eraninsipid rst term.

Jadyn Trowsdale was the spark plug in the Roosters’ mid eld, while Tobi Bray, Kane Liossis and Mark Speakman began to impose their will on the contest.

Munir El Houli had a purple patch for the Roosters to provide a much-needed target.

He got on the highlights reel with a strong pack mark but, more importantly, his snap made it two goals in a row for the Roosters a er Adem Yze had broken the West Footscray drought at the 12-minute mark of the quarter.

Goals through Damien Yze and Mick Lindsay, and the prospect of Parkside having two less rotations due to a growing injury toll, and all of a sudden the Roosters were back in the game at half-time.

Half-time: Parkside 7.9 (51) West Footscray 4.3(27).

irdquarter

It took West Footscray just 20 seconds to signal their intent in the third quarter, Trowsdale charging out of the centre square and Lindsay snaring a crumbing goal to trim the margin to three goals.

e Roosters had all of the momentum until Kelly snapped a run of ve goals, which was brought about by West Footscray’s inability to keep the ball inside their own attacking 50. at was the turning point in the game as it started a three-goal march for the Magpies. Pearce’s run and carry and impeccable ball use was coming to the fore, while Guy Barbuto was a ball magnet across half back, constantly repelling.

A Flavel 2 D McGregor M Mannix T O’Meara. Best: Thomastown: J Dundon S Ball L Fellows S Cadby D Chadwick M Cupo. Reservoir: M Mannix L Ryan D Couwenberg R Collins J Dal Santo B Lovett.

NORTHERN: Div 1 Res: W Preston-Lakeside 10.6

bt Greensborough 5.9. U-19: Greensborough 11.6 bt Montmorency 8.9. Div2Res: Mernda 15.16 bt Fitzroy Stars 6.14. U-19: Hurstbridge 13.10 bt South Morang 4.8. Div3Res: Reservoir 14.14 bt South Morang 5.10. WESTERN REGION

DIV1PRELIMINARY-F

SPOTSWOOD 4.2 7.7 11.8 16.12 (108)

WERRIBEEDIST. 5.1 5.5 6.7 8.11 (59)

Goals: Spotswood: J Cloke 6 M Lewis 2 W Phillips 2

S Myors 2 S Pocervina J Orchard M Fogarty C Elliott.

Werribee Districts: M Turner 3 A Taylor C Molivas B Morton B Kolang T McCutcheon.

Best: Spotswood: S Pocervina J Cloke R Newton T Langlands W Phillips B Miles. Werribee Districts: J Sargent M Dean B Kolang M Chadwick W Pelar B Morton.

DIV3GRAND-F BRAYBROOK 4.6 6.6 10.9 12.15 (87)

ALBANVALE 4.2 7.4 9.11 12.13 (85)

Goals: Braybrook: P Cutajar-Milosev 5 M Charenko 2 S Pearce 2 H Lai L Sidebottom L Wallace. Albanvale: J Sirianni 3 S Blake 3 J Henderson 2 D Borg J Di Cicco J Sirianni N Cuthbertson.

Best: Braybrook: P Krueger F Hoang P CutajarMilosev M Bellingham M Shepperbottom L Wallace. Albanvale: S Blake J Henderson B Cassar N Cuthbertson D Formosa J Di Cicco.

WESTERNDiv1Res: Sunshine 12.10 bt Deer Park

8.3. U-18: Werribee Districts 8.12 bt Hoppers Crossing 7.7. Div3Res: Sanctuary Lakes 11.20 bt Braybrook 6.12.

ESSENDON PREMIER

PRELIMINARY-F

ABERFELDIE 2.4 8.8 11.12 14.15 (99)

AVONDALEHEIGHTS1.5 2.7 4.10 6.15 (51)

Goals: Aberfeldie: C Johns 2 K Reimers 2 L Oswald 2 T Hickmott 2 L Langwell M Blake R Fox J Hislop J Cubillo J McNamara. Avondale Heights: NA.

Best: Aberfeldie: J Cubillo L Davis M Lynch A El Houli M Blake W Patak. Avondale Heights: NA.

DIV2PRELIMINARY-F EASTKEILOR 3.2 7.4 9.7 13.8 (86)

ROXBURGHPARK 4.1 7.3 8.5 8.10 (58)

Goals: East Keilor: R Rutley 3 B Lucas 3 N Abley 2

A Mondio P Tsavdaridis M Caruso D Neville J Napoli.

Roxburgh Park: Details unavailable.

Best: East Keilor: R Davis J Napoli P Tsavdaridis N Abley L McCormack L Ruberto. Roxburgh Park: NA.

ESSENDON:

U-18.5: Moonee Valley 13.17 bt Roxburgh Park 6.5. DIV1GRAND-F WESTCOBURG 1.4 5.7 10.9 13.15 (93) TULLAMARINE 2.2 3.6

Lane pegged one back for the Roosters, but goals to Ethan Langwell and Khartabil had blown the margin out to 48 points by threequarter time, and it seemed more a case of how far Parkside could stretch their lead.

ree-quartertime:Parkside12.16(88)West Footscray6.4(40).

Fourthquarter

In the WRFL, we have been spoiled with some thrilling climaxes to grand nals, but this was not one of them. e despondent Roosters’ fans were warming up the car engines from the

U-19SEC3:Prelimf

Geelong: C

2 C O’Brien 2 S Howard N Hardie-Grant W Sharp R Kemp A Bird. Best: Therry Penola: M Lyons M Marangon P Edwards M Pell B Harding M Sullivan. Old Geelong: A Leahy C O’Brien H McKay A Stewart J Hoevenaars W Sharp. DIV4 WESTBRUNSWICK2.3 6.7 7.7 11.12 (78)

CANTERBURY 3.2 5.5 8.7 8.8 (56) Goals: West Brunswick: J Nulty 3 M Handscombe J Taylor C Germon Z Tisdale N Mitchell P Carroll A Gibson M Simpson. Canterbury: T Eckersley 3 L Chapman 2 A Baker 2 B Johnson. Best: West Brunswick: R Touzel W Baker J Nulty Z Tisdale L Martin J Taylor. Canterbury: R Walmsley H Giles T Nichols B Peel J Gillen M Higgins.

U-19PREMIER: Prelim f: St Bernards 12.6 d Old Xaverians 9.8. U-19SEC3: Prelim f: Marcellin 12.6 d Williamstown Cyms 6.11. U-19NORTH: Prelim f: St Bernards 16.15 d Wyndham Suns 11.9. VAFA COLTS: Prelim f: St Bernards 11.11 d Westbourne Grammarians 6.13.

VAFA FINALS PREMIER (SAT)

COLLEGIANS

OLDSCOTCH 5.2 7.5

(109) Goals: Collegians: W Tardif 7 A Croft 2 C Jesaveluk 2

moment Licciardo goaled for Parkside from a set shot at the three minute-mark to get the margin out to more than 50. Adrian Gervasi continued to rack up the touches en route to the Rex Swann Medal as Jordan Garita ri ed through the Magpies last goal at the 12-minute mark to make the lead an even 10 goals. To West Footscray’s credit, they fought it out until the bitter end with the nal four goals but by then the horse had bolted.

Final score: Parkside 14.20 (104) West Footscray10.6(66).

: St Bernards 11.11 d Westbourne Grammarians 6.13. VWFL PREMIER

DAREBIN 3.4 4.7 7.11 10.15 (75)

DIAMONDCREEK 0.0 3.5 3.6 6.9 (45)

Goals: Darebin: K Brennan 4 J Lange 2 D Vescio 2 E O’Dea R Privitelli. Diamond Creek: K Lamb 2 A Saxton T Ernst S Chiocci K Smith. Best: Darebin: E O’Dea M Hickey K Brennan D Pearce A O’Connor K Paxman. Diamond Creek: T Hetherington A Barden S Chiocci K Lamb D Haines T Ernst. Div1: St Kilda 8.12 bt Melbourne Uni 2.4. Div2: North Geelong 8.6 bt Seaford 8.5. AAP

GEELONGANDDISTRICT: Prelim Bell Post Hill 18.10 bt Inverleigh 11.8. Res: Prelim Anakie 7.7 bt Bell Post Hill 7.6.

SOFTBALL

MELBOURNE: Melbourne Warriors 13 bt Melbourne Uni Raptors 9, Red Devils 23 bt Wingers Blue 6, Eastern Raiders 24 bt Melbourne Uni Angels 4 SOCCER

FFV

PREMIER LEAGUE: Rd 20: Melbourne Knights 1 Oakleigh Cannons 0. Rd25: Dandenong Thunder 6 Goulburn Valley Suns 3. 20s:Rd20: Melbourne Knights 2 Oakleigh Cannons 4. Rd2: Goulburn Valley Suns 3 Ballarat Red Devils 0. Rd25: Pascoe Vale 1 Port Melbourne Sharks 1, Dandenong Thunder 1 Goulburn Valley Suns 4.

PREMIERLEAGUE1:Rd23: Whittlesea Ranges 4 Dandenong City 7. 20s:Rd23: Whittlesea Ranges 3 Dandenong City 2. WOMEN’s PREMIER LEAGUE: Rd 5: FFV

Fast- nishing Bombers storm to rst title in 15 years

Braybrook is the Western Region Football League’s rst division 3 premier a er beating Albanvale by two points in a thrilling grand nal on Saturday.

It was far from smooth sailing for the Bombers, who gave up a lead of three points at half-time and ve at three-quarter time to hand the ascendancy to the Cobras.

But the Bombers saved their best for last and stormed home in the nal term to win 12.15 (87) to 12.13 (85).

It was Braybrook’s rst premiership since 1999 when it beat Central Altona in the division 2 grand nal.

Albanvale coach John rush said his players had le everything on the ground.

“I was really proud of the boys,” he said. “We had the momentum for probably the rst ve to 10 minutes of the game and we kicked four straight.

“To their credit they fought back. We held them o until 10 minutes to go before they got a couple in front. We kept ghting and nearly pinched it at the end but just couldn’t get there.”

Despite the result not falling their team’s way, Cobras duo Sean Blake and Justin Henderson were outstanding.

e pair combined for ve goals and won a number of important contests to keep their side in the game.

“I thought Sean and Justin both played great games,” rush said.

“I was really happy with the e ort from all the boys. At the end of the day the guys had a crack and that’s all I can ask.”

For Braybrook, Peter Krueger and Frank Hoang were among the Bombers’ best.

In what was his rst year in charge at Albanvale, rush and co-coach Adam Borg took the Cobras to their rst grand nal appearance since 2011.

rush said there were a lot of positive signs for the club.

“If you’d told me at the start of the season we’d play in the grand nal and lose by two points, I probably would’ve taken the grand nal without the losing bit,” he said.

“Hopefully, it gives us a chance to get some players here and we don’t lose too many.”

In other division 3 grand nal results, Sanctuary Lakes won its rst-ever reserves premiership, edging out Braybrook 11.20 (86) to 6.12 (48).

Big plans for Storm kids

By Lance Jenkinson

Manor Lakes Cricket Club is taking its junior coaching structure to a higher level.

eStormhasenlistedSCCricketCoaching, a company run by Footscray Edgewater premiership guru Steve Chapman, to instruct and accredit its coaches.

With the club in just its second year, Storm president Chris Riley says it’s important that the coaches instil good habits in the players.

“We’ve hired a professional coaching company to come in and teach our coaches properly,” he said.

“We’re trying to establish a professional coaching element to it all and we’re investing a lot of money.

“It’s all about the culture of the club and setting the right standards, from mateship through to the spirit of cricket.

“I think it’s quite unique – not a lot of clubs have taken this approach.

“We’re trying to do it from a start-up level and get those professional structures in place.”

e Storm had four junior teams in its inaugural Western Region Junior Cricket Association season and will be aiming for at least six this season.

e club has sides in all senior grades in the Western Suburbs United Churches Cricket Association.

To achieve that, it must boast a strong junior structure and that starts with good coaching.

e Storm wants to tap into the sports talent at nearby Manor Lakes College by o ering something that some other local clubs can’t.

e ultimate aim is to establish a Manor Lakes cricket academy to create a bridge between junior and senior cricket.

An important piece in the jigsaw for the Storm has been the arrival of head coach Jason Bell.

Bell will take a holistic approach to coaching and create a pathway for a seamless transition between juniors and seniors.

“He’s got a pretty big role to ful l in terms of structuring up the whole cricket program,” Riley said.

“We’re building skills for kids to take the next progression … having that link between juniors and seniors is important.

“We’re expecting him to do a lot in that area.”

e Storm has appointed Adam Masterson to the role of rst XI captain, with Adam Haler and Kevin Williams part of the leadership group.

Jets gure in medal count

Western Jets wingman Brayden Monk has nished third in the TAC Cup’s Morrish Medal best and fairest count. Gippsland Power’s Alex Carr won with 17 votes, followed by Oakleigh Chargers’ Toby McLean (15) and Monk (12).

Another Jet, Jackson Volpato, led the count for much of the night, but came to a halt on 11 votes. Neither Monk nor Volpato made the TAC Cup team of the year, with those honours going to Jayden Laverde, Liam Duggan and Corey Ellis. Jets graduate and Altona Vikings premiership star Travis Lunardi is one of the housemates on Channel 9 reality show Big Brother this season.

Goal blitz sinks Districts

Werribee Districts’ nals run came to an abrupt end against nals specialists Spotswood in the Western Region Football League division 1 preliminary nal on Saturday.

eTigerswereimpressiveintheir rst season back in the western region a er years in the Victorian Amateur Football Association, but a grand nal berth was just beyond them.

Spotswood turned it on at Chirnside Park a er half time, kicking nine goals to three to win 16.12 (108) to 8.11 (59).

To demonstrate the size of the task confronting the Tigers this season, they nished third behind a Spotswood team gearing up for its eighth consecutive top- ight grand nal. eir opponents, Deer Park, will have an all-star cast led by ex-AFL stars Bret ornton, Brent Guerra, Ryan Hargrave and Marc Bullen togowithawho’swhooflocalfootballers. e best for the Tigers were Jameel Sargent, captain Matt Dean and Bol Kolang, while Matthew Turner booted three goals.

Spotswood and Deer Park will square o in Saturday’s grand nal at Chirnside Park at 2.25pm.

Lance Jenkinson

Graduating on the G

By Lance Jenkinson

Kayne Turner is the envy of his Maribyrnong College classmates.

e 18-year-old, who is aligned to the Werribee Tigers, arrived for his year 12 studies on Monday morning with one hell of a tale to tell his friends.

e talented teenager got to live out a boyhood dream, breaking through the banner at the MCG to play in front of a crowd of almost 80,000 in North Melbourne’s stunning come-from-behind AFL elimination nal win over Essendon on Saturday night.

“It was unreal,” Turner said moments a er the nal siren.

“You’ve de nitely got to pinch yourself to get your feeling back. Out there on the ground was a great feeling.”

Turner was dra ed by North Melbourne with its last selection in the 2013 AFL rookie dra . It was your classic le - eld selection –a player from the bush weighing 67 kilograms wringing wet.

Turner o ered some insight into his qualities, having already matched it with the senior footballers in the Ovens and Murray league before impressing with the Murray Bushrangers in the TAC Cup.

Now it seems that playing against more experienced and physically stronger players on the hallowed grounds of the AFL is water o a duck’s back for Turner.

“It’s been well documented that he’s at school, but [playing in front of] 80,000 at the MCG, running around next to Paul Chapman, it doesn’t worry him, it doesn’t faze him one bit,” North Melbourne coach Brad Scott said.

“ at’s what you look for as coach – players who will step up in big moments in big games.”

Turner’s aggression on the eld belies his slight stature. His run-down tackles are sure to be a source of continued embarrassment to lackadaisical forwards.

He’s not just making up the numbers on the Roos forward line, he’s making a di erence –beitpresentingontheleadacrosshalf-forward, linking up to provide an option for teammates or applying forward pressure.

Turnercansni outagoal,too,havingkicked seven majors in his rst four AFL games.

“Brad doesn’t stress about possessions or anything like that; he just wants us to make sure we do what we need to do as forwards, coming up and ensuring they don’t get [the ball] out of our forward line,” Turner said.

He impressed from the day he pulled on the guernsey of the Kangaroos’ VFL a liate Werribee Tigers, producing an eye-catching performance on a scorching hot day in a VFL practice match against Williamstown.

Tigers coach John Lamont liked what he saw from the rookie that day, handing him a senior debut in round one of the home-and-away season. e youngster hasn’t looked back.

He is being taught the right way by North Melbourne’s development sta and the

Werribee coaches in his rst season in the big league.

“I owe a fair bit of my development to Jarred Moore, Ben Dyer and Gavin Brown; they’ve beengreatallyearwithallofusyoungerblokes, they really look a er us.

“JL [Lamont] has great football knowledge and is really good to have down at Werribee.”

Turner relishes the chance to learn the trade alongside AFL star Drew Petrie. He was taking note of how Petrie operated in the forward line in the big win over Essendon.

“When he takes big marks and kicks goals like he does, he’s one of the best forwards in the competition,” Turner said.

“You also get to see a lot of the other work that Drewie does. His work rate defensively is brilliant, too. He’s always up and on his opponent and doesn’t let him get past.

‘‘He’s great to have out there, a great voice, great direction and a great leader.”

Next up for Turner is a prime time Friday night meeting with Geelong under lights at the MCG.

Sharks’ rapid progress to rst ag

Sanctuary Lakes will need to shop for a trophy cabinet a er securing its rst premiership in Western Region Football League senior ranks in just its second season.

e Sharks won in a canter by 38 points over foundation club Braybrook in the division 3 reserves grand nal at Hogans Road Reserve on Saturday.

Sharks onballer Michael Seex told Star Weekly the breakthrough triumph would providealaunchingpadtoabrightfuture for the club.

“It would’ve been great for the senior boys to get up, but at the end of the day a ag in the rst two years for the club is obviouslyagoodsteppingstone,”hesaid. eSharkswereincontrolofthegrand nal from the outset.

Only errant kicking – they turned only 11 of 31 shots into goals – kept the Bombers in the hunt at half-time.

Seex received the medal for being best-on-ground, but he said the honour could easily have gone to other key contributors including captain Tom Krpan, Tristan Pearce or Shaun Leith. e Sharks had eight individual goalkickers. Chris Neville, Jayden Tandy and Alex Nicolovski kicked two apiece. Centre-half forward John Cott, key defender Greg Cotter and rover Grant Jones have been outstanding all season. Seex said the team had worked hard under coach Matthew Stoodley to become the inaugural champions in the newly formed division.

“ e running that the boys did preseason has really paid o today,” Seex said. “ ey just couldn’t keep up with us. You train and play all year for this, so it’s just a relief that it’s over and you come away with a win.”

Meanwhile, Wyndhamvale has broken its premiership drought in the senior section. e Falcons claimed their rst title in the division 2 reserves on Sunday to end a cup-less run that has endured since they entered the league in 1989. e Mark Elso-coached team won by eight points over Parkside in a low-scoring struggle at Chirnside Park. Steven Soto, James Tessari and Matt Malual were best for the Falcons. In under-18 division 2, Werribee Districts won the ag with a ve-goal victory over minor premier Newport Power. Tim Whiting, Joseph Di Natale and four-goal forward Daniel Kerruish were superb for the triumphant Tigers.

Lance Jenkinson

Ask the Coach

The loss to Williamstown was gut wrenching. How are you feeling?

Better than I thought to be honest. I think my little 2 year old girl Sophie helped me with my perspective to an extent. She was grinning and having a great day at the footy when I saw her after the game. But firstly I am extremely disappointed with how we started the game, we were on the back-foot and didn’t take any initiative, which forced us to claw our way back into the game, which we did. But how we finished off in the 4th quarter was bordering on embarrassing.

What did you say to the players?

That we all need to reflect on the game and work out what we did well, and importantly analyse where things went wrong. I said that it will probably take a while to sink in, but they will look back at the way 2014 finished, and it will always be a case of wasted opportunity. They need to handle the situation with maturity and come back improved.

What is your reflections on the season?

Overall a positive result, with a 10-8 record in the home and away season, and winning a final, plus our Development Team winning enough games to participate in a finals series. We had a lot of players debut for the club, and we have the beginning of a strong group of players coming through

When do you start 2015?

We will kick-off the Morris-Barlow squad in the next few weeks, for local hopefuls who want to have a crack at VFL football. Those boys need to contact our Football Operations Manager Stu Balloch and get the details. Pre season proper will start late October\ early November. I will look at the program and make a few changes to what we did last year, all looking at getting an improved result.

On behalf of the coaches and players I want to thank all the people who have contributed to getting our two teams on the training track all year, and everyone who does a job on match day. Thanks also to the supporters and sponsors. You can “Ask the Coach.”

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

Timid term costs Tigers

By Lance Jenkinson

is wasn’t the one that got away; it was the one that was thrown away by the Werribee Tigers.

A Tigers victory seemed a fait accompli at three-quartertimeofSunday’scut-throatVFL semi- nal against Williamstown at North Port Oval – until the Seagulls produced a Houdini-like escape to win by 26 points with a scintillating nine-goals-to-nil nal term.

e Tigers had turned a 22-point de cit midway through the rst quarter into a 32-point advantage at the end of the third because of their willingness to take risks.

ere was no reason for changing what had got them into a position of power.

At full steam, the Tigers are hard to stop, but they are prone to at spots within games, a factthatworriedTigerscoachJohnLamonton occasions during the home-and-away rounds.

e Tigers chose the wrong time to go into their shell, falling away in the last 30 minutes.

e Seagulls sensed a swing in momentum sparked by an incredible last quarter from Kane Lambert.

Lamont must have felt sick in the stomach watching on almost powerless as the Gulls piled on goal a er goal, eroding what most felt to be an unassailable lead and having salt rubbed into their wounds in time-on.

You could look at the last quarter as the death knell for the Tigers, but it was much earlier in the game when they failed to slam the door shut on the Seagulls.

Asidefromconcedingtheopeningtwogoals of the game, the Tigers were the dominant side for two and a half of the opening three quarters.

Ruckman Daniel Currie was the dominant bigmanagainstanunder-sizedWilliamstown missing Nick Meese.

Jye Bolton, Ben Speight and Scott Sherlock gave the Tigers plenty of drive from the stoppages, while Jesse Crichton and Nathan Laracy were all over their opponents on the half-back line.

Brody Mihocek produced arguably his best game for the club in the heart of the defence.

Mihocek shut Ryan Ferguson out of the game for the rst three quarters. His ability to judge the ball in the air to either out-mark the Seagulls forwards or get a clearing st was a feature.

For all of the positives, there were sore points for the Tigers during the second and third quarters.

Firstly, they failed to make their inside 50 penetration count where it hurts most – on the scoreboard.

Secondly, their discipline sometimes let them down.

Jake Wilson’s behind-the-play hold on Gulls forward Scott Clouston resulted in a goal. Crichton then drove Clouston’s head into the ground a er a great tackle to give

him a free shot on goal when it otherwise would have been a boundary throw in, and Scott McMahon had a brain fade when he overstepped the goal square from a kick out.

ere were a number of culprits who missed elementary goals from close in, be it at the set shot or in a pack situation.

It was small moments such as these that added up to a big problem for the Tigers.

e Tigers will be dirty for bowing out of the nals race on Sunday.

ere have been many examples of this young Tigers’ side being able to match it with every team in the competition, but they will need to discover more consistency from quarter to quarter to avoid this kind of heartbreaking exit next campaign.

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Williamstown

Goals: Lambert

Marcon

Best: Lambert, Marcon, Fahey, Jolley, Banner, Mangan.

Werribee

Goals: A Maric 2, Davis 2, Currie 2, Warren 2, Bolton, Speight, Reid. Best: Crichton, Speight, Mihocek, Currie, Sherlock, Laracy.

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Smart economy on wheels

By David Bonnici

While it never enjoyed the popularity of the Jazz hatchback, the Honda City sedan has blossomed into a decent and competitively pricedcar,witharoomyinteriorandcavernous boot space providing an excellent compromise between practicality and economy. It’s also a nice-looking car and pretty cheerful to drive.

e 2014 Honda City 1.5-litre, four-cylinder enginecoupleswellwiththeconstantlyvariable automatic transmission to provide a smooth and reasonably responsive ride. It does lack some oomph, but the trade-o is excellent fuel e ciency of just 5.1 litres per 100 kilometres combined driving (city and country). is is further improved with an eco-option for city driving. ere isn’t a noticeable di erence in performance, but blue neon-looking lights around the gauges turn green when you’re driving e ciently to provide a feel good factor.

e VTi-L’s dashboard is very modernlooking with a tacho and speedo being the only analogue gauges. ese are accompanied by an LCD display with the usual trip computer information such as mileage, fuel gauge, fuel consumption and range to empty.

In the centre of the dash is a 7-inch glass touch screen, which looks big in this car. is is one of the better systems though, like many

cars, you need an Apple device to use it to its fullest. ere’s no in-built sat nav, but you can download a Honda navigation app in your iPhone which displays on the screen when connected via a HDMI cable.

e touch screen is clear and allows for swiping movements, though I found it was easier to use audio and phone buttons on the steering wheel while driving.

e reverse camera display is a highlight.

e picture is really clear, with guidelines that predict your path to assist you when reverseparking or turning out of tight spots.

Other driving aids include hill-start assist and speed alarm, and there’s a host of safety features, including six airbags and whiplash absorbers in the front headrests.

With the base model City VTi starting at $17,990, this should prove popular in the small-sedan category, though it remains to be seen if it will give the Jazz a run for its money.

e Honda City is available at Westside Honda, 2-6 Heaths Road, Hoppers Crossing. www.westsidehonda.com.au

Camry stands the test of time

By Ewan Kennedy

e Toyota Camry four-cylinder and Toyota Aurion six-cylinder are currently being built by Toyota in Melbourne, though they will be imported from 2017 onwards.

e existing models have many changes from the original Japanese design to suit them to Australian driving conditions. So they have slightly rmer suspensions and the engines are tuned to give them plenty of grunt o the line. Although slightly smaller outside than Falcon and Commodore, later-model Camrys andAurionshavealmostasmuchlegroom due to the space e ciencies of front-wheel drive. Bodytypeswerefour-doorsedanand ve-door stationwagon in Camry until late 2002, when the wagons were discontinued.

e Aurion comes only in sedan format.

ese Toyotas are pleasant to drive, with a smooth, re ned feel. Driving enthusiasts may nd the pre-September 2002 model too so for their needs; Toyota listened to comments, tightened up the suspension and steering, and the later ones are ne.

Originally, the Camry had a four-cylinder engine. V6s were added to the options line-up in1997thendiscontinuedinJuly2006withthe introduction of an all-new model. e ‘Camry V6’ was renamed the Toyota Aurion when introduced in October 2006. All Aurions have a V6 engine.

e four-cylinder Camry engine was a 2.2-litre unit until September 2002, when it was replaced by a 2.4-litre four. Not only is this engine larger but it’s also a more modern design and far better to sit behind.

A new four-cylinder engine of 2.5 litres was introduced in December 2011. e V6 3.0-litre engineusedintheToyotaCamrynotonlygives you extra power and torque but also improves

thefeelingofre nementthroughoutthecar.By farthebestpowerplantisthetwin-camV6used in the Aurion. Its 3.5-litre capacity gives it the sort of punch that’s needed to compete with the Commodore and Falcon sixes. Toyota o ers ve-speed manuals in some

variants of the Camry, but the great majority were four-speed automatics until the new modelof2006whentheselfshi erwasuprated to vespeeds. e2012modelshaveasix-speed auto. Selling or trading in manuals may not be easy down the line as Australia is becoming

increasingly an auto-only market. Yet another variant, the Hybrid Camry, was launched in February 2010. Its four-cylinder engine is backed up by an electric motor that is either charged by the petrol engine or by energy regeneration when the car slows down.

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