Wyndham Star Weekly - 22nd October 2014

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Cop numbers ‘a disgrace’

By Cameron Tait

Wyndham has 108 fewer frontline police o cers than the City of Greater Geelong, despite the cities having similar populations. With law and order likely to be among the key issues for voters at next month’s state election, gures from the Police Association reveal Wyndham has 88 frontline o cers, compared with Geelong’s 196 – or 45 per 100,000 people, which is almost half Geelong’s

rate of 86 per 100,000 people. is is despite Geelong’s population sitting at about 225,000 – 25,000 above Wyndham’s estimated 200,000 residents.

As previously reported by Star Weekly, Wyndham has the lowest police-to-population ratio in Victoria. e latest gures add fuel to community concerns over the lack of police numbers.

A community rally last month heard Wyndham was experiencing a policing “crisis”

and desperately required more o cers as well as a redeveloped Werribee station and new stations at Point Cook and Wyndham Vale. Police Association secretary Ron Iddles told the rally Wyndham’s crime rate went up 7.5 per cent in 2013-14 because there were not enough police on the streets.

“ 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.

Wyndham’s Police Association delegate, 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.

Detective Senior Constable O’Mahoney said the city’s police o cers were regularly working double shi s and coming in while on leave to cover for sick or burnt-out colleagues.

“It isn’t fair on them or the people of Wyndham,” he told the rally.

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Wyndham’s race for the robes

By Cameron Tait and Laura Michell

Harrison ward councillors Glenn Goodfellow and Adele Hegedich have con rmed their interest in becoming Wyndham’s next mayor. Star Weekly understands at least two other councillors are considering putting their hands up for the council’s top job at the vote on October 29.

A volunteer with Truganina CFA, Cr Goodfellow, who was rst elected in 2008 and served as deputy mayor in 2011-12, said

it was the right time for him to contest the mayoralty.

“I’ve been on council for coming up to six years and I think it’s the right time to give it a go,” he said. “It will be up to my colleagues whether they think I should get it.”

A quali ed lawyer, Cr Hegedich, who was elected in 2009 as a result of a countback a er Cr Marie Brittan stepped down, said she wanted to bring a youthful edge to the job.

“I think I can bring intelligence, passion and youthfulness to the role,” she said.

“ e community needs to understand the role of a councillor is not [just] about people who are retired – it can be done by young people.”

Current mayor Bob Fairclough said he was “not in a position to comment” on whether he would stand for another term, while fellow Harrison ward councillor Intaj Khan said he wasn’t considering a tilt this year.

Cha ey ward councillors Marie Brittan, who was re-elected in 2012, and Michele Wharrie said they would not nominate for

Arts alliance faces lease wrangle

Wyndham Community Arts Alliance fears it will be le homeless when its Laverton North lease expires in January.

e alliance, which has about 200 members, provides local artists, writers and theatre and community groups with studios and meeting spaces at its Sayers Road site.

It has been leasing the space, known as Wyndham Artworks, from the council for 10 years,butitsleaseexpiresonJanuary31andthe council is yet to o er a new lease or nd new premises.

Wyndham council chief executive Kerry ompson said the group’s lease included a

‘holding over’ clause, allowing it to remain at Wyndham Artworks on a month-by-month basis. But alliance treasurer and business co-ordinator Wolf Heidecker said the group was under the impression there was no such clause in its lease.

Mr Heidecker said the alliance could not accept a month-by-month lease because it legally had to provide its artists with licences for studios for a minimum of three months.

“It is really a matter of urgency,” he said. “We need a commitment and a guarantee that we can stay on here and that the council will not tear up the contract until a new space is found.”

Alliance president Dani Acciarito said it could be forced to close if the council could not guarantee a future home. She said loss of the alliance would leave local artists and community groups nowhere to go.

“If we close, the only local group showcasing local artists will be Rotary,” Ms Acciarito said.

Ms ompson said the council supported the ongoing operation of the Wyndham Community Arts Alliance and looked forward toproductivediscussionsaboutitscontribution to development of the arts.

the role. Cr Gautam Gupta wouldn’t commit when asked whether he was interested in leading the council.

Cr John Gibbons, also of Cha ey ward, is on personal leave and had yet to consider his position as of last week.

Asked about their intentions, Iramoo ward councillors Peter Maynard and Heather Marcus ruled themselves out, while Cr Peter Gibbons said the councillors, as a group, “haven’t even had a discussion” about the mayoralty.

Sheriff goes to war on nes

More than 22,000 Wyndham residents are serial ne evaders, amassing 147,176 outstanding warrants last nancial year.

Latest gures reveal the Sheri ’s O ce has issued warrants for unpaid nes against 22,529 Wyndham residents, totalling $54.2 million.

Casey has the highest number of outstanding nes in the state with 301,282, totalling $102.6 million, issued in 2013-14.

Sheri Brendan Facey said the warrants were issued against serial ne evaders, who had racked up tolling, speeding and parking infringements at cost to the public.

e Sheri ’s O ce is charged with collectingoutstandingdebts.O cersuse number plate recognition technology to help identify o enders.

Mr Facey warned that people with outstanding nes would be caught and could face serious sanctions, including having their cars clamped, assets seized or their driver’s licence suspended.

“You can’t hide from your unpaid nes,” Mr Facey said. “It’s frustrating that people are not getting the message that paying nes is not optional.

“Too many people are letting their nes get out of control.”

“We’reworkingaroundtheclock,right across the state to track people down,” Mr Facey said. “You could be tapped on the shoulder at a shopping centre, at your work, home or on the road.”

MrFaceysaidoptionswereavailableto people struggling to pay nes, including payment extensions, which could help them avoid action from the Sheri ’s O ce. To track unpaid nes, or make a payment, visit www. nes.vic.gov.au.

Laura Michell

Partners show the way

An innovative partnership between two Wyndham schools is being hailed as the future for education of children with intellectual disabilities.

Last Friday, a new campus of specialist school Warringa Park School opened at e Grange P-12 College in Hoppers Crossing to provide years 9 and 10 students with a broader educational experience.

Both schools believe the collaboration could become a model for other schools across the state.

While the Warringa Park students have separate classrooms and o ce and their own multi-purpose room, they wear e Grange uniform.

Warringa Park School acting principal Marie Hayes said the partnership would provideexcitingopportunitiesforstudentsand teachers to share resources.

“We’re always looking for ways to be more

inclusive and o er di erent pathways for our students,” she said. “Our students started at this campus earlier in the year and they’ve already grown enormously.

“ ere’s typically a level of disengagement with years 9 and 10 students and our program aims to be innovative and build on their strengths and interests.

“As well as di erent learning opportunities, they’realsoexpandingtheirfriendshipgroups.”

e Grange P-12 College principal David Smillie said the close working relationship between the schools was already paying dividends.

“ is should be a model for the future of education,” he said.

“Students and teachers are bene ting from the shared learning. at’s been one of the real strengths and a real positive.”

School planning ‘short-sighted’

By Laura Michell

Point Cook residents are concerned the state government is not doing enough to plan for the future education of children a er it failed to set aside land for a second senior secondary school in the suburb.

eareaishometothreegovernmentprepto year 9 schools, with a fourth expected to open in 2017 or 2018. But there is only one school providing years 10 to 12.

Parents want the government to secure a site for another senior school to ensure that

students can nish their education at Point Cook.

Point Cook Action Group president Tony Hooper said parents were concerned about what would happen to their children once they nish year 9. “ erehasbeenveryshort-sightedplanning,” hesaid.“Alotofpeopleareconcernedthatland isn’t being set aside.

“Land has been sitting there for two to three years for the new prep to year 9 school. Where is the land for a years 10 to 12 school going to come from?

“It doesn’t take a rocket scientist to see that if you are building all these prep to year 9 schools in the area you need to cover years 10 to 12 in a bigger capacity.”

e action group’s concerns follow a government call for expressions of interest from companies keen to nance, build and maintain the next prep to year 9 school. It will be one of 13 growth-area schools to be built under a public-private partnership.

Treasurer Michael O’Brien said the successful consortiums would maintain the schools for 25 years.

“ is approach means teachers and principals can focus on providing Victorian children with the best education possible, rather than painting walls and xing broken windows,” he said.

Education Minister Martin Dixon has previously said Point Cook would not get more years 10 to 12 schools until population growth calls for them, adding that the area was well served by existing schools. “We’re monitoring all the time with the local council, with developers, with our existing schools and … the Australian Bureau of Statistics,” he said.

Little town, big problem

By Laura Michell

Little River parents are hoping the federal government will overturn its decision to stop funding an out-of-hours care program at the town’s primary school.

As reported by Star Weekly, the school has been told that funding for its out-of-hours care program will cease early next year because 2011 census data showed the town was in a major city (Geelong).

e town has previously been classi ed as “inner regional”, allowing the school to access $16,000 in funding.

e before-and-a er school care service is used by 39 of the school’s 77 families.

e school fears that without federal funding, the program will close, leaving 57 children without care.

Concerned parents met Lalor MP Joanne Ryan and opposition assistant education spokeswoman Amanda Rishworth last Friday to air their concerns.

Ms Ryan said the government had the ability to waive the criteria that led to the funding cancellation, allowing the care program to continue.

She said many of the parents worked in Melbourne or Geelong and relied on the program to provide their children with a safe place to go before or a er school.

Without it, some parents would be forced to send their children to schools in Wyndham or Geelong, Ms Ryan said.

“If 10 children were to leave the school, a teacher could be out of a job.”

Ms Ryan said a petition calling for the decision to be reversed had 650 signatures and would be tabled in Parliament.

Ms Rishworth said she would raise the issue with Assistant Education Minister Sussan Ley.

“Anyone who drives out [to Little River] can see that it’s not a major city and that there are no other options for parents,” she said.

“For some families, losing the program will be the di erence between parents studying or looking a er their children, or going back to work or not. While the program was assisting families it was also keeping kids safe.”

e Education Department said it had used census data to review all childcare services receiving community support program funding and found Little River Primary School was no longer eligible under the funding guidelines. edepartmentsaidfundingwouldcontinue until early February.

Crash car lands in empty bed

A Tarneit woman is thanking her luckystarsshewasnotinbedearlylast Sunday morning a er a car smashed into the bedroom of her house.

Wyndham North police sergeant Steve Taylor said a 25-year-old Tarneit woman lost control of her car in Wilandra Drive and ploughed through the front of the brick house soon a er 6.45am.

SergeantTaylorsaiditwasfortunate nobody was in the house at the time.

“ e occupant of the house was at work when it happened,” he said.

“It’s extremely lucky she wasn’t inside at the time because the car landed inside her bedroom on top of the bed.

“Had she been inside the bedroom, we would have been talking about either a miracle survival or she would be dead.”

e driver was trapped in her car, with CFA and SES crews called to the scene to assist with the rescue.

She was eventually taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries and is assisting police with their inquiries.

Anyone who saw the incident is asked to phone Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or visit www. crimestoppers.com.au.

Cameron Tait

Kevin Hillier says sorry to a living, breathing Apex club

Firstly, an apology to president Matthew O’Donnell and Hoppers Crossing Apex Club, which I killed o in this column last week. I should have written that Werribee Apex Club is handing in its charter, as Hoppers is alive and well and has been since 1979. I did receive some feedback from service club members who thought I was deriding their worth to the community. at’s so inaccurate. I don’t question the value and the good that service clubs do overall for the community, but I do question the personal motivation of some members who I believe, as I wrote, use this community facade for personal business opportunities. at’s something I nd not in the spirit of the organisations. You only have to go for a three or four kilometre walk almost anywhere in Wyndham and you’ll come across some facility that has been made possible by the work and generosity of Rotary, Lions or Apex. I fear, though, that the nature and fabric of these clubs is being eroded and they face a bleak future in their intended state and role in the community. Werribee Apex is still holding

its farewell dinner this Saturday night at the Hoppers Crossing Sports Club. Call Darren for details on 0413607645.

Imust say I’m disappointed by the lack of grunt shown by our council in this state election window. We need them all to be out and about, making sure we get what we need. ere have been a few council-generated press releases and a few photo opportunities, but very little that has actually made a di erence. I can only imagine what a di erence all our councillors could make if they actually united to serve their constituents. Pick an issue like roads and go and belt a few heads. Stop hiding behind online petitions and actually put your heads on the block. Could it ever happen? I doubt it but am willing to be proved wrong.

St Andrews’ Parish Fair is coming up at the school grounds in Greaves Street North from 10am on Saturday, November15. Expect all the usual food, drinks and ■

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

WESTPOINT

Clean up or pay the costs

Summer’s almost here and vacant land owners are being reminded of their responsibilities to maintain their blocks. Wyndham council requires grass and undergrowth to be cut to a height of no more than 150 millimetres, and land must be kept clear of rubbish and litter or landowners can be ned and a hefty clean-up bill may be incurred. Wyndham councillor and CFA volunteer Glenn Goodfellow said tall grass and rubbish pose signi cant re risks and were a haven for pests and snakes. Contact Wyndham council’s land clearance of cer on 9742 0777.

Score your vote online

With the countdown on until next month’s state election, Wyndham residents are urged to check a new online Election Scorecard before casting their vote. The scorecard is part of the council’s Get Wyndham Moving campaign, outlining where each of the major parties stand in relation to proposed road and public transport projects in Wyndham. Details at www. getwyndhammoving.com.au.

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Mosque opens dialogue

By Laura Michell

Prominent Melbourne imam Sheikh Issa Mussewantstohelpthecommunitylearnmore about the Muslims who call Wyndham home.

As imam at Hoppers Crossing’s Virgin Mary Mosque, Sheikh Issa believes it is important to challenge misconceptions about Islam and help people understand what happens at a mosque.

As such, the Werribee Islamic Centre (WIC) will open the mosque to the public on Saturday.

“We all belong to this country. Given the current crisis, we think it is important to say to people, ‘Don’t target others’. No matter what happens 20,000 or 30,000 miles away, we are all in one boat in this country,” the sheikh said.

During the open day, there will be mosque tours with guides to answer people’s questions. ere will also be a barbecue and children’s activities.

e Virgin Mary Mosque is one of only two mosques in Victoria taking part in the national open day. It is home to Victoria’s only multi-ethnic congregation, welcoming people from Africa, Pakistan, the Middle East, Morocco, Sri Lanka, Albania, India, Europe and Bangladesh.

WIC vice-president Rifai Raheem said the centre was “honoured” to welcome the community into its mosque, which has been at its Hogans Road site for about 10 years and has a growing congregation, now about 500 people.

“ is is a unique opportunity to celebrate diversity,”MrRaheemsaid.“Wewanteveryone to feel welcome to come to the mosque and ask questions. We understand this is a time when the community wants to know more about others.”

e open day is from 10am-4pm. More details are available at www.lma.org.au/ nationalmosqueopenday

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

River crossing ‘big picture’ call

[Re: End rail crossing crush, Star Weekly, October 15] This is critical for the burgeoning population of Wyndham, given the ongoing over-development of the area. Wyndham is effectively dissected by the railway crossings causing regular gridlock and major delays, along with the danger posed to students at surrounding schools, commuters arriving or leaving the station and the delays for emergency services.

The necessity for a second river crossing needs to be part of the big picture, along with the removal of the railway crossings. CeeMee, via web

There would not be any accidents if people obeyed the crossing bells and closed gates. The lights at the Hoppers Crossing level crossing seem to have sorted out the ‘cowboy’ drivers crashing into trains, as people seem to obey traf c lights yet not the bells. People also have the option to go via the underpass and miss the level crossings.

Linjellet, via web

An exhausting parking situation

[Re: ‘Parking a pain in the pocket, Star Weekly, October 8] I’m not surprised council is issuing nes. I am surprised that they continue to do nothing about the problem. As a shift worker, it’s horrendous trying to get a park anywhere near a station, let alone at the station!

Why doesn’t the bus timetable run to the train timetable?

It makes me angry that the 9-to-5ers use the carpark all day when they could walk or catch a bus. It’s people like myself that suffer, having to walk half an hour some days from my roadside car park to a station,

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working 10 to 12-hour days, getting home about 1am, and then having to walk back to my car!

I’ve even bought a parkiteer pass, but that’s full as well (they should not have sold me a pass!) – so that isn’t an option, either. I’ve contacted the council repeatedly on the issue of the carpark that’s empty all day and all night, next to the Target complex, with a view to making that station parking – but they will not respond. I’m guessing Wyndham chief executive Kerry Thompson has her own designated car park by her of ce door and is not trying too hard for a solution.

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Puppy farms ‘cruel’

[Re: ‘Little River puppy farm owner to be prosecuted after raid’, Online, October 14]

This is a disgrace! The business should be shut forever. The mass production of puppies in an already saturated market must end. These puppy farms are adding to death row numbers. Dogs are abandoned each year and left homeless. How cruel are these people to our “best friends” to treat them like puppy machines?

Puppies are being churned out as shelf items for pet shops. The public should avoid buying them there.

Vivkay, via web

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Parties mute on key crossing

By Cameron Tait and Laura Michell

Drivers and pedestrians are dicing with death at the Old Geelong Road level crossing, with six near-misses reported since May last year.

Yet neither Labor nor the Coalition has committed to removing the level crossings.

Labor has included the Werribee and Cherry streets crossings on its list of the 50 it has pledged to remove if it wins the state election. eCoalitionhasnotcommittedtoremoving any level crossings on the Werribee line, yet.

As part of Wyndham council’s anticongestion campaign, it has urged both parties to remove all level crossings across the city.

As reported by Star Weekly on October 15, Suzanne Cory High School teacher Nick Cumminssaidtheschoolwasconcernedforthe safety of 600 students who use the Old Geelong Road level crossing regularly. He described the crossing as “an accident waiting to happen”.

MayorBobFaircloughsaidremovingtheOld Geelong Road level crossing was a priority as it was already well beyond its capacity.

Tarneit MP and opposition treasury spokesman Tim Pallas said Labor’s priority list of dangerous level crossings was developed based on information from the RACV and the Australian Level Crossing Assessment Model.

“Fatalities have occurred at both the Cherry and Werribee-Cottrell streets crossings, and they have been given priority,” he said.

e most recent level crossing fatality in Wyndham was at Cherry Street in May 2012. However, gures from Transport Safety Victoria reveal there have been only two nearmisses here involving a person or vehicle since May last year.

RACV roads and tra c manager Dave Jones said removing level crossings reduced the need for people to take unnecessary risks.

First aid for rescue dogs

Wheneverthere’samajoremergency, such as an explosion, earthquake or landslide, the Australian Swiss Search Dogs Association is called on to help look for survivors.

Dogs and their handlers undergo regular and intensive training to ensure they’re ready to be deployed to the frontline.

Last Saturday, association members visited Werribee for a training day with sta from the University of Melbourne Veterinary Hospital, where handlers received training on what to do if their dogs have a medical emergency during a search.

Handlers took part in exercises with dogs and dog mannequins simulating real-life scenarios.

Founded in Melbourne in 1995, the Australian Swiss Search Dog Association is currently focused on the training and assessing of urban search and rescue dog teams. Its members are regularly called upon to work with emergency services, including the CFA and SES.

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• 100 hectares of open space laced with 26kms of hiking and bike trails

• Waterfront Town Centre with stunning views and a range of shopping, café and dining experiences

• A range of education facilities, from childcare and kindergarten through to primary and secondary schools*

• Just 30km south-west of Melbourne, Harpley will be fully serviced by public transport with easy access to the Werribee Train Station and future direct access to the Princes Freeway

With a wide selection of block types to suit all budgets, this is one of the most desirable new addresses in the west – and it can be yours.

Footy ing, with stable footing

Riding horses one day, ‘riding’ football packs the next. A group of international visitors to Melbourne’s Spring Racing Carnival received a crash course in Australian rules with players from Werribee Football Club at Chirnside Park last Monday. The carnival contingent – from Japan, England, Germany and France – were guided through drills, including marking, handballing and kicking, with some even showing a natural air for our national winter sport. Hiroshi Ando (pictured), an assistant with the stable of one-time Melbourne Cup hopeful Bande, said his introduction to the game was this year’s grand nal. “It [watching the game] was the rst thing I did when I arrived in Melbourne,” he said. “I didn’t understand the rules, but it’s very tough. Not many people know about it in Japan.”

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Man banned from Wyndham

A Corio man has been banned from entering the Wyndham area after being caught last week with allegedly stolen goods valued at $1710. Police stopped the man’s vehicle as it left Bunnings carpark on Old Geelong Road at Hoppers Crossing on October 15, uncovering goods allegedly stolen from Bunnings, Aldi and Baby Bunting. The man, 48, was charged with shop stealing, handling stolen goods, possessing proceeds of crime, driving an unregistered vehicle and unlicensed driving. He has been bailed to appear at court at a later date.

New pavilion at Goddard Street

A new sports pavilion has been built at Tarneit’s Goddard Street reserve to boost facilities for the Wyndham Suns Football Club and the Tarneit Cricket Club. The $2.5 million pavilion was built by the council to provide the clubs with change rooms, storage space, umpires’ facilities, a rst aid room, social room and kitchen.

Register for 2015 relay

People can register for the Wyndham Relay for Life at its launch on Monday at the Salvation Army, 211 Watton Street, Werribee, from 6.30pm. The event will be held at the Victoria University athletics track, Hoppers Lane, Werribee on April 18-19. Last year’s event raised $330,000 for the Cancer Council. More details at facebook.com/WyndhamRelayForLife.

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Diwali colours Wyndham

Wyndham residents experienced one of India’s most popular festivals, Diwali, on Saturday. People ocked to Wyndham Vale’s Presidents Park for the colourful event, which featured performances by traditional Diwali Indian dancers, including Abhigna Gandam (pictured), as well as ballet and Bollywood dancers. Jazz, salsa, rock and bhangra bands from across the western suburbs took to the stage to celebrate Wyndham’s cultural diversity. Festival artistic director Archana Koorthy said the aim of Wyndham Diwali was to promote the message that the “world is one family”. Laura Michell

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THURSDAY 20TH NOVEMBER

Teen puts his hand up to help

By Cameron Tait

One of Khurram Jahanghir Khan’s students once asked him why he volunteered so much of his time.

His reply was simple: “ ere are 60 minutes in every hour and 24 hours in every day and I don’t want to waste a single minute or breath.”

Since arriving with his family from Pakistan only 18 months ago, the 19-year-old has sel essly devoted himself to the community.

A rst-year biomedicine student at the University of Melbourne, Khurram volunteers as a tutor co-ordinator at the Sudanese AustralianIntegratedLearningProgram,where he teaches high school science subjects using creative activities and modern technology.

e Werribee resident also helps students from disadvantaged backgrounds with their VCE studies and has helped a range of charity organisations, including Vinnies and Amnesty International, while he’s also a member of the Rotary Club of Hoppers Crossing.

Khurram’s extraordinary contribution to society was recognised last week, when Premier Denis Napthine named him as the Duke of Edinburgh Awards’ Volunteer of the Year.

“It[theaward]wasacompleteshock,”hesaid.

“As a tutor, I try to keep students engaged by helping them with their English and their science subjects. Coming from a migrant background myself, I can share my experiences because I’ve faced the same hurdles they have.”

Khurram was one of seven Victorians to be recognised at the award ceremony, which

highlighted and celebrated some of the outstanding achievements made by volunteers across Victoria.

“I believe we all have a responsibility to give back to the community, but volunteering starts at home then within your neighbourhood and then your city,” he said.

“ e simplest form of charity is smiling. But even a smile has the power to change lives.”

Whether through volunteering or pursuing his dream to be a doctor specialising in immunology, Khurram wants to change lives.

“Medicine provides an opportunity to help people in so many ways,” he said.

“As a doctor, you’re connected to the community and you can help people understand their problems and help cure and prevent diseases. You can make a di erence.”

I was very pleased to present 17 community members with a Lalor Heroes awards last week.

We are fortunate that our community has so many locals who give so generously of their time.

Having grown up in this community, I know first-hand the value of those who go the extra mile, who take a personal passion and build from it to a shared passion, in some cases an organisation that adds to the lives of our residents and the fabric of our community

Becoming the Member for Lalor has increased my knowledge and understanding of those givers in our community. Of the incredible breadth and depth of community activity that is supported by these passionate people. The many hundreds who give of themselves to create interest in worthwhile pursuits that ultimately create our great community spirit.

It is important to recognise those that value the community spirit enough to make a considerable contribution.

That’s why I decided to initiate the Lalor Heroes volunteer awards.

I encourage the community to start thinking about worthy recipients for next year’s presentation and also about nominating a local for the Australia Day and Queens Birthday Honours.

Look out for the full feature on the individual recipients in next week’s paper.

Yours sincerely

MY WYNDHAM

Baking Swedish cinnamon buns is a favourite pastime of veteran Werribee resident and Justice of the Peace Trish Vejby, who is also known for her community work. By Rebecca Miller.

What’s your connection to the local community?

I’ve lived in Werribee about 45 years and been involved in many community groups during that time. I have been a Justice of the Peace (JP) for more than 20 years and was chairperson of the Royal Victorian Association of Honorary Justices, Wyndham branch; I’m now vice-chairperson.

JPs provide voluntary services to the community as independent witnesses to statutory declarations, powers of attorney and a davits.

I’m director of the board of Western Health and a member of the Heritage Council Victoria. In the past, I was director of Manor Court Aged Care for 15 years, which was extremely ful lling. And I’ve been an authorised civil celebrant for many years, performing weddings and funerals.

How has Wyndham changed over the years? Iremembertherenotbeinganytra clightsor roundabouts. I recall shopping at Rushford’s and Deney’s, and the population being under 20,000 and everyone knowing each other.

Whatdoyoulikeaboutyourneighbourhood?

e river, Werribee South, open spaces and walking along the beautiful beach. We have greattouristattractionswiththezoo,mansion and rose garden. Werribee still has a country suburb atmosphere.

What would you change?

Morepeopleneedtobeinvolvedincommunity work, giving about an hour a week as volunteers. e tra c and rail crossings need

to be improved, especially at Cherry Street, along with our infrastructure. I’d like to see Werribee Plaza nished and more artwork around to create some fun. I love the platypus dancers, dogs and family in Watton Street. It would be great to have co ee shops along the river, too.

What’s your favourite eatery? I’m out a lot so I love being at home with friends gossiping.

I o en get cakes from Mondell’s and cream sponges from Country Loaf to share with them or make my own Swedish cinnamon buns.

How do you spend your downtime? I enjoy spending time with my grandchildren, sometimes making cakes with them, and card-making.

I also like to visit Werribee Park rose garden and I like to relax in our own garden with a co ee.

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Wyndham City’s advocacy campaign

Wyndham Moving’ received a major boost with the release of an advocacy

Wyndham. The launch of the advocacy paper was a big success receiving extensive media coverage on Channels 7 and 9, the Age newspaper and an interview with Jon Faine on 774 ABC radio. Keynote speakers included

Suzanne Cory High School, a transport champion, Tim Pallas, Colleen Hartland

presented at the launch was that railway boom gates at 3 level railway

for up to 37 minutes in the hour at peak

To address the problems highlighted in the advocacy paper Wyndham City is

railway crossings and build two new

cater for the projected growth of car

supported by Wyndham City to relieve

of a new underground railway line in Melbourne, a second major crossing

Bridge and more frequent train and bus services in Wyndham.

Tradies learn at school

By Laura Michell

Students in years 11 and 12 will have a chance to learn a trade and help build new homes in PointCookfollowingthelaunchoftheSimonds Building and Trade Program. e program, a joint initiative of education provider SEDA, the Builders Academy and buildingcompanySimonds,willallowstudents to complete year 12 and a pre-apprenticeship. Students will work on houses being built by Simonds in Point Cook, learning carpentry, bricklaying,walland oortilingandplastering. ey’llspendonedayaweekonworkplacement

and another day working in the community completing hands-on projects directly linked to their learning.

SEDA director Chris Reidy said the program would help students develop knowledge and practical skills across various trades.

“Students will have the opportunity to gain rst-hand industry experience while learning from industry experts,” he said.

Launching the program last Tuesday, AFL legend Kevin Sheedy, a licensed plumber, said the program would help students who wanted hands-on learning, allowing them to choose their preferred trade and employment

pathways. e program also has the support of the federal government.

Assistant Education Minister Sussan Ley said students who took part in the program would learn key ‘employability’ skills such as organisation, teamwork and initiative.

She said the program aimed to create “ ve-star apprentices for ve-star employees”.

“Vocationaleducationandtraininginschools must be responsive to industry needs to ensure studentshavetheskillstheyneedforrealjobsin the real economy,” she said.

More details of the program are available at www.sedagroup.com.au.

NEW ARRIVALS

Photographer Damjan Janevski meets some of the very special deliveries at Werribee Mercy Hospital

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Jubilee launches its first release to the public from 9am this Saturday October 25. Lots will be sold on a first-come-first-served basis, so visit the Jubilee Land Sales Office this Saturday and get in early!

Featuring 20 quality blocks ranging from 370sqm to 645sqm, Release One is located in “The Mill Quarter” at Jubilee, within a short stroll of Jubilee’s proposed school zones, sporting fields, exclusive $6 million indoor water park and so much more.

To secure your block in Release One, visit the Land Sales Office at 774 Ballan Rd, opposite Kinglake Dr, Wyndham Vale. Open 9am this Saturday.

40 years ago October 23, 1974

Werribee Shire Council will seek a deputation to the Metropolitan Board of Works to protest at the high level of rates levied on Werribee. Werribee is rated almost 50 per cent higher than most other metropolitan areas.

30 years ago October 24, 1984

e general rate demand for Werribee this year contains good and bad news. e good news is that the increase is 2.9 per cent. e bad news is that, with an average revaluation on properties of more than 10 per cent, most people will face he ier rate bills.

MEGA TRADE EXPO

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

20 years ago October 19, 1994

A long-awaited report says that operators of the proposed Centenary Hall gaming

would need 500 patrons daily, 50

machines in the

25 in the second year and another 30 in the third year of operation,

meet loan commitments.

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Wyndham’s best leaders could go to waste if remunerations for the mayor and councillors are not increased, Wyndham mayor Henry Barlow warned this week. Cr Barlow’s comments followed a report in a Melbourne daily newspaper which referred to the Municipal Association of Victoria’s e orts to increase mayors’ annual salaries by up to $13,000 a year.

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not-for-pro t organisations to keep the public informed of special events and activities. Send item details to Star Weekly Community Calendar, Corner Thomsons Road and Keilor Park Drive, Keilor Park, 3042, or email to communitycalendar@starweekly.com.au. Deadline for copy and announcements is noon Tuesday.

Art exhibition

Thomas Carr College arts and technology students will showcase their work at an exhibition this Thursday from 7pm. The event will include a fashion parade. It’s on at 35 Thomas Carr Drive, Tarneit.

Garage sale trail

Bargain hunters will hit the streets of Wyndham this Saturday for a day of simultaneous garage sales. The city is taking part in a national event to give households and community groups a chance to de-clutter and raise money.

■ www.garagesaletrail.com.au

Charity day

Help raise money for Breast Cancer Network Australia during a fun day at Wyndham Civic Centre from 11am this Sunday. The event is part of a Point Cook Motorcycle Club charity ride involving more than 500 riders.

■ www.experiencewyndham.com.au

Welsh choir

The Victorian Welsh Choir will perform at St James Community Hall, 336 Derrimut Road, Hoppers Crossing on Sunday, November 2, at 2pm. Tickets are $20 for adults and $10 for children.

■ 9749 7713

Handmade fair

More than 80 stallholders from around Victoria will showcase their craft skills at the Werribee Craft Festival on Sunday,

Children’s Week picnic

Looney Tunes characters Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck and Tweety Bird will be among visitors to Werribee Park this Sunday for the annual Children’s Week Picnic. There will be a toy swap, sack races and performances from Hey Dee Music and the Mudcakes, 10am-4pm. ■ www.experiencewyndham.com.au/childrensweekpicnic

November 9, from 9am-5pm at Wyndham Civic Centre.

■ www.werribeecraftfestival.tripod.com

Roses on show

The Victoria Rose and Garden Show will feature more than 5000 roses at Werribee

Park on November 16, 10am-3pm. Learn sustainable gardening tips from industry experts, buy plants and gardening tools and get tips from more than 50 stallholders. There’ll be live jazz, great food and wine. BYO picnic blanket. Free entry. ■ www.experiencewyndham.com.au

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Peppa Pig Live! Treasure Hunt will play at the Drum Theatre, Dandenong, on November 1 and The Playhouse Arts Centre on November 5-11. Join Peppa Pig and friends as they search for treasure during a day out on Grandad Dog’s boat! For more details, go to www.lifeliketouring.com. Enter now for a chance to win one of two family passes, each valued at $200.

To enter, visit winthisnow.com.au and follow the prompts. Entries close on Sunday, (October 26) at 11.59pm, and winners will be drawn at 10am on the following Monday morning. The draw takes place 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 www. winthisnow.com.au.

Security for seniors

The service is provided completely free of charge.

Seniors living alone in their homes can feel safer knowing that police are keeping watch, thanks to a new scheme.

The Wyndham Seniors Register is designed to make senior citizens living in their own homes feel safer.

The register, a partnership between the City of Wyndham and Werribee police, aims to give elderly residents, their relatives and friends peace of mind knowing that the police are looking out for their welfare.

An elderly resident’s details will be entered on a con dential computer database and they will be contacted regularly by phone to check their welfare.

Records will not be made available to anyone but police, ambulance or the re brigade in the event of an emergency.

Surveys have shown that older people are far less likely than younger people to be victims of serious crime. But many elderly people are fearful of such crime and that fear can have an adverse effect on their quality of life.

It is fear that the police at Werribee are endeavoring to minimise through the Wyndham seniors register.

If you are a senior citizen (above 65 years) residing within Wyndham and would like to be on the register, complete an application form online, or have one sent out then return it to: Werribee Police Station, 131 Princes Highway, Werribee 3030; or Wyndham North Police Station, 610 Sayers Road, Tarneit 3029. For details about the Wyndham Seniors Register, call 9742 9497

On about 590 square metres in popular Tarneit Gardens estate (close to shops, schools and station), this Porter Davis-built abode puts on a ne display of porcelain oor tiles, top-notch window dressing, an outdoor room certain to win hearts, three discrete living rooms and classy wet areas. There are four bedrooms, and a study with great built-in cabinetry and desk. One of the secondary bedrooms will make a young girl very happy, while the main has a walk-in robe and an open en suite with dual vanity basins. Living zones are carpeted theatre/rumpus and lounge rooms, and a tiled family-meals area around a kitchen with stone benchtops, large pantry and European appliances. A stylish, enclosed outdoor room has a gas log re set within a stacked-stone feature wall and integrates well with indoors. Other keynotes are gas central heating, evaporative cooling, security system, synthetic-turfed backyard and a three-car garage with internal access.

Home buyers looking for a house that’s built by a well-known building company may nd this Porter Davis residence ends their search. With room for a large family, the house on 600 square metres has ample space for parents and kids to have their own domains. The ve-star energy-rated house has four bedrooms, including the main with walk-in wardrobe and en suite which has a twin-basin vanity unit and large shower. Three living zones include a lounge room, family-meals space with gas log re, and a rumpus room. The spaciousness continues in a large kitchen which has a walk-in pantry, stone benchtops, glass splashbacks and stainless-steel appliances, including a dishwasher. Zoned refrigerated cooling and ducted heating are included. An undercover area, 10 solar panels, a 3000-litre water tank, garden shed, sprinkler system, landscaped gardens, Colorbond fences and a double garage with internal access are other features.

CROSSING 75 Wilmington Avenue, 3029

Harcourts Wyndham City: 9741

Facing the rising sun, this handsome double storey on 611 square metres (in the ‘Paris quarter’ of the boulevard) has recently received a complete update to put out the welcome mat for new owners. It’s the oorboards, tasteful feature walls, subtle classic wallpaper, timeless window dressings, new carpets and paintwork, harmonious colour combos and new light ttings that deliver an overall elegance to what is essentially a house built for family enjoyment. Three big bedrooms, main bathroom and a study (or potential fourth bedroom) are upstairs and link with a large living area, perfect as a kids’ lounge. The main bedroom has a walk-in robe and en suite, and there’s a second study and powder room downstairs. Living areas include a classy lounge-dining room, and a family-meals area around a kitchen with stainless-steel appliances. Other features are ducted heating, evaporative cooling, an outdoor entertainment zone and a remote-controlled double garage.

Within a short walk of Werribee Plaza, this well-established brick veneer has everything expected by today’s family buyers, including three bedrooms, two living rooms and a study set up with great built-in shelving and desk. The main bedroom has a walk-in robe and en suite, and another bedroom decked out in pink stripes will surely win the heart of a girl-child. The lounge room, or adult retreat, is carpeted while the family-meals-kitchen zone has oorboards. The kitchen has a pantry, breakfast bench, wall oven and gas cooktop. A covered pergola above grey-coloured concrete links with a backyard set up with a young family in mind: lots of lawn, a timber cubby house and mulched playground area. Close to schools and transport, the Cambridge estate property also has ducted heating, air-conditioning and a double garage with backyard access.

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It’s the timber bollards arranged on garden-edged synthetic grass that provide the rst indication of a clever chippie/ designer putting his stamp on this house; then it’s the timber fascias and the rendered and timber section de ning the porch entry. It’s this type of detail that distinguishes the house from a standard build, adding personality and air – and it doesn’t nish here.

Elements such as the addition of modern dado rails bisecting two-tone paintwork, painted bulkheads and creative outdoor structures up the appeal factor.

Add in the harmonious grey and off-white colour palette, stylish bathroom

updates and immaculate surrounds and this property sings a catchy tune.

Entry is into a slate-tiled hallway which has, on the right, the main bedroom with soft-green carpet, walk-in wardrobe and an en suite with semi-recessed square basin set in a stone-topped vanity unit. Opposite, there’s an open carpeted study with timber blinds, a window dressing used throughout. The hallway then bisects an open lounge room with views on one side of the outdoor entertainment area and, on the other, a mosaic-tiled screen behind a tasteful water feature.

Next it’s the large living hub where slate oor tiles continue and the meals zone

sits within a wide bay window. The kitchen has blonde timber-laminate cupboards, walk-in pantry, wall oven, gas cooktop and dishwasher. The nearby laundry has lots of storage and a workbench.

Other bedrooms have robes and one is beautifully decorated for a young girl – a lick of paint will change that if needed. The main bathroom close by has an oval bath and a 2pac vanity unit topped with soft-grey stone; the toilet is separate.

A huge pergola with industrial-style exposed joists sits above brick paving and houses a great little glass and timber bar and tropical plantings in pebbled garden beds. There’s also a spot to park a boat

which can come through the back roller door of the remote-controlled double garage (internal access).

Next to the pergola, there’s a fantastic shelter made with quality shadecloth framed in timber geometric shapes.

In a big backyard edged with cottage gardens, there’s a large Colorbond shed with power, sink, xed workbenches and a storeroom with shelves; and a gorgeous, brightly painted cubby house.

Ducted heating and cooling and a water tank are nal notes on a page prospective buyers should read.

Werribee 7RockStreet

WalkingdistancetoWerribeeTrainStation

•Agreatopportunitytosecurea3bedroom,2bathroomhomeinacentrallocation

•3bedrooms,allwithbuiltinrobes,masterwithensuite

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•Doublegarage,doublecar-portandfurtherampleoffstreetparking

•WalkingdistancetoWerribeeTrainStation,WerribeeCBD,WerribeeRiver,schools,parksand more

HoppersCrossing 3RiverexPlace

23PrincesHighway,Werribee. 0399740922

4bedroomfamilyhomesetinaquietneighbourhood A 4 B 2 C 2

•Lovely4bedroomhomewithitsownuniquestyleofferingensuitetomasterandbuiltinrobesto remainingbedrooms

•Spaciousfrontloungewithanopenfireplaceidealforentertaining

•Moderntimberkitchenservingtolovelyfamily/mealsareawhichleadsoutontoanundercover pergolaarea

•Terrificentertainingareaidealfortheupcomingsummermonths

•Withadoubleremotegaragewithrearaccessallsetonablocksizeofapprox570sqmthisis perfectforthegrowingfamily

•Popularneighbourhood,walkingdistancetoWerribeePlaza,schools&shops

0399740922

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HOPPERSCROSSING 8ElmesCourt

931sqmallotmentinsoughtafterneighbourhood

•Spaciousfamilyhomewithaflexiblefloorplanoffering3bedroomsplusstudy.Masterbedroom offeringensuitewithbath

•Greatlivingoptionswithlargeformallounge,dining,rumpusandmulti-purposelivingarea

•Lightfilledresidence,ductedheating,air-conditioning

•Renovatedkitchen,amplebench&cupboardspace,dueldrawerdishwasher

•Extensivedeckedpergolaleadstorearyard

•Wehavedonethepainting............theflooringisuptoyou

•Massive931sqmallotmentsetinaquietcourtlocationinhighlysoughtafterneighbourhood

•WalkingdistancetoWerribeePlaza,schools,parks,busandmore

Werribee 8TraceyStreet

•Wellcaredforandpresented3bedroomhomemasterofferingensuiteandWIR

•Spaciousformallounge/homeofficeandlightfilledopenplanfamilyliving

•Stunningtimberkitchenwithdishwasherandamplebenchandcupboardspaceallservingto informallivingareas

•Impressivefullyencloseddeckedpergolaperfectforyearroundentertainingplusagenerous famlyfriendlybackyard

•Ductedheatingandductedcooling,alarmsystemandremotegarage

0399740922

•WalkingdistancetotheWerribeetrainstation,WerribeeCBD,restaurantdistrict,parks,Werribee riverandmore

The‘cando’agents.....

Tarneit 2EquinoxClose

LikeanEquinox,thisisasrareasabluemoon!Stoplooking,you’ve foundsize,locationandstyle!

•This5bedroomhomehaseverythingthegrowingfamilydesires

•3livingspaces,qualityfixtures,fittings&swimmingpoolwithwaterfeature!

•Mastersuitetoenvyallothers&largefurtherbedroomsthroughout

•Entertainersdeckingwithpower,gasandlightingoverlookingthenortherlysideof theyard&parklandsacrosstheroad

•Masterchefkitchen&breakfastbarwithstorage.Boastingheating&cooling,storage aplenty,watertanks,solarpanels,shutters,commercialgradeblinds,fruittrees,side access,shed&somuchmore!

PrivateSale

PriceGuide $585,000-$625,000

Inspect Saturday11:30am-12:00pm

Office Shop38WyndhamVillageSC,Tarneit. 97490010

Contact PeteCooney0421041479

FamilyHaven!

•Threebedroomsplusstudy,masterwithensuite

•Twoseparatelivingsareas

•DuctedHeating&Evaporativecoolingcomfort

•Spaciouskitchenwithstainlesssteelappliances&dishwasher

•Cornerblockwithsideaccessidealfortrailers,caravans,boatsect.

•Remotedoublegarage

•Closetoschools,sportingarenas&localshoppingcentre

PrivateSale

PriceGuide $370,000-$390,000

Inspect ByAppointment Office Shop38WyndhamVillageSC,Tarneit. 97490010 Contact PeteCooney0421041479

SolidInvestment!

•Fourbedroomfamilyhome,masterwithfullensuite

•Wellappointedkitchenwithstainlesssteelappliancesanddishwasher

•Ductedheating&splitsystemcooling

•Openplanlivingwithgreatsizefamilyareaandseparatemealsarea

•Remotedoublegaragewithrearaccess

•CurrentlysecurelyleaseduntilJune2015returning$15,384p.awithanagreed increaseofreturnto$17,208inDecemberthisyear.

•Locatedclosetolocalschools,shoppingcentreandthenewTarneittrainstationthis isagreatpropertyforasolidreturnonyourinvestment.

PrivateSale

PriceGuide

$350,000-$370,000

Inspect Saturday12:30pm-1:00pm

Office Shop38WyndhamVillageSC,Tarneit. 97490010

Contact PeteCooney0421041479

Ifyou’relookingforthebestTarneithastooffer,you’vefoundit!This homehasitall!

•BeautifullykeptPrenticeHome,4BRplusstudyhomewithasensationalfloorplan

•Masterchefkitchenandseverallivingzonesdownstairs

•Bedroomsincludinghugemasterretreatupstairs

•Alfrescolivingwithbi-folddoorscreatesaperfectentertainingareawithmanyuses

•Alushgardentoenvyallothers,whilstprovidingtriplegarageplusfurthergarageat rearwithhighrollerdoor

•Alllocatedinastone’sthrowfromTarneitShoppingCentre,ThomasCarrCollege, publictransportandallcentralTarneithastooffer!

PrivateSale

PriceGuide $670,000-$720,000

Inspect Saturday12:30pm-1:00pm

Office Shop38WyndhamVillageSC,Tarneit. 97490010

Contact TraceyDean0433279013

•15yearsofsales

•Localresidentfor

A uniqueresidentialdevelopmentsite. Firsttimeofferedin50+years. 3627m²(29.73/29.32m x 123.37/122.40m). Spacetobuildapprox.12newluxury townhousesorhomeunits.Prestigelocation

Auction: Saturday25thOctober11.00AM Address: 22-24SimpsonStreet

incentraltownareaonlyminuteseasywalkto MainStreetshops & facilities.Servicesavailable forconnection. Terms:10%DepositBalance90Days. ArbeeRealEstatePID751177

DarylGould0409233157IBryanMarsden0414661206IIanMcDonald0418522549IBobGunnell0417566951

Altona 4/245Esplanade

Superbwaterviewswillimpress whenyoustepinside •Openplandesignlivingwithfulllength windowscapturingstunningwaterviews. •Updatedkitchenincls/steelappliances. •2brightandsunnybedroomsofferBIR’s.

•WalktoPierStreetCafeprecinct. •InvestinanEsplanadeaddress.

A 2 B 1 C 1

Auction Saturday,15thNovemberat11am

PriceGuide $390,000-$420,000

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

Contact JodieLindemann0425850606

JulieBurt0410553517

AltonaMeadows

56FeatherbyWay

Summerdayslazingaroundthepool

•Splashinthepoolorrelaxinthespa

•Entertainfromachoiceofalfrescoareas

•Stylish&spaciouskitchenwiths/sapps

•Largelivingarea&generousbedrooms

•Twoupdatedbathrooms

•Landscapedgarden.Quietlocation

A 3 B 2 C 1

Auction Saturday22ndNovat1pm

PriceGuide

$450,000-$495,000

Inspect Thurs6-6:30pm Sat2-2:30PM

Office 54PierStreet,Altona. 93983799

Contact PaulLindemann0418336025

NaumanHameed0425850603

AltonaNorth

29BeeversStreet

Indoor&outdoorlivingplusahuge doublegaragewithaworkshop

•Largehostesskitchenwithgranitebench.

•Spacioussunfilledliving&diningarea.

•TasOakfloor.Ductedheating&cooling.

•Largedeckedalfrescowithkitchenette.

•Drivethroughgaragehasworkbench, storage&mezzanine.

•ClosetoAltonaGateShops&freeway.

A 3 B 1 C 2

Auction Sat22ndNovat12noon

PriceGuide $520,000-$570,000

Inspect Thurs6-6:30pm Sat11-11:30am

Office 54PierStreet,Altona. 93983799

Contact PaulLindemann0418336025

BarrySeignior0425850607

AltonaMeadows

86AMyersParade

IdealFirstHomeorInvestmentUnit

•Sidebysideunitswithownstreetaccess. •Twobedrooms(BIR’S).Centralbathroom.

•Separateloungewithfurnaceheating

•MealsareaopenstoNWfacingcourtyard. •Singlegaragewithextracar-parking.

A 2 B 1 C 1

PrivateSale

PriceGuide $300,000-$325,000

Inspect Sat1-1:30pm Office 54PierStreet,Altona. 93983799

Contact KetNguyen0418336024

JulieBurt0410553517

Address: 1 AnnaCourt Online: triwest.com.au

WebID: #752791

secondaryschool Werribee CraigVilcins

m: 0435878255

o: 97415900

e: craig@triwest.com.au

OffersclosebyFriday7/11/2014at5.00pm

Address: 1 PrincesCourt Online: triwest.com.au

WebID: #753648

l CentralWerribeeamazingpropertyon 2 titles

l Outstandingpotentialtodevelop(STCA)

l Fullens & secludedoutdoorretreattomain

l Hometheatre,separateliving,formaldining

l Granitebenchtops & splashbacks,WIpantry

l Ductedrefrigeratedcoolingandheating

l Porcelaintilesandhardwoodtimberfloors

l Substantialpergolawithlimestonepaving

l Oversizedgaragewithextendedworkshop

Some agents take weeks (even months!) to sell your home –meanwhile the advertising bills keep climbing. It can be so stressful!

At Brian Mark Real Estate, we are so certain that we can find a buyer –prepared to pay the very BEST MARKET PRICE –for your property that, we’ll… GUARANTEE IT IN WRITING. Ifwecan’tproduceagoodbuyerforyourpropertyin17days, thenyoucanjustsackusandchooseanotheragent.And,ifthathappened (whichismostunlikely),thenwewouldn’tchargeyouacent.

So, what have you got to lose?!

Give us a call on 9741 5211 anytime and see what price we believe you can get for your property within the next 17 DAYS! Werribee 9741 5211 4b

HOPPERSCROSSING

5MARION WALK

Locatedin a popularyetquietpocketofHoppersCrossingisthischarmingstarter, whetheryou’re lookingforyourfirsthomeoraddingtoaninvestmentportfoliothis homeissure totickalltherightboxes.Updatedtosuitmodern livingwiththreefitted bedrooms, renovatedkitchenwiths/sappliances,brightcentralbathroomandlarge livingspacesconfirmingtheflexibilityof residence.Being a shortwalktothe Werribee Plazaandallotherlocalamenitiesjustaddstothisgreatopportunity!

Saturday25thOfOctober2:00pm

PRICE $255,000-$275,000

INSPECT Sat25thOctober-1:30pm-2:00pm

PhotoIDrequired

Tong0431179619

WYNDHAM VALE 27MERMAIDCRESCENT

Constructedwithinthelast18months,thisimmaculatefamilyhomeoffers a fantastic opportunitybeitforfirsthomebuyersorthesavvyinvestors.Behinditslandscaped frontage resides a cleverdesignencompassingthreefittedbedrooms,modern bathroomand a sunlithostesskitchenoverlookingthemealsandfamilyarea.Step outsidetoappreciatethesurprisinglyspaciousbackyard enjoying a pavedpergola alfrescoperfectforentertainingorwatchingthekids roamfree. A hostofappointments includeductedheating,splitsystemcooling/heating,alarmsystemand remotecontrol singlegaragewithinternalaccess.

PRICE $270,000-$280,000

INSPECT Sat25thOctober-1:45pm-2:15pm

PhotoIDrequired CONTACT LeeMartin0400957839

WERRIBEE

9COULTONCOURT

9LINDENBOULEVARD

WERRIBEE 2 FAUNACOURT

Nestledin a quietcourtlocationwithintheexclusive“WestleighGardens”estateis thisbrightandspacioushomeofferingeverything a growingfamilyneeds.Presenting fourspaciousbedrooms,masterwithensuiteandwalkin robe, L shapeloungedining zonesand a generoussizedkitchen / mealsareathatleadsthroughto a hugerumpus room.Qualityappointmentsincludeductedheatingandcooling,alarmsystem,solar poweranddouble remotegarage.Offeringthelandsizeof706m2(approx)properties inthishighlysoughtareaare rare.Bequicktoinspect!

Offering39squares(approx)ofsprawlingluxury, includinglargelivingzonescontaining offormalloungeanddining,meals & family room,indulgentmainkitchencomplete withwalkinpantry & thepracticalityof a secondkitchenleadingouttothealfresco. Upstairscomprisesof a hugerumpus room,studynook, 2 balconiesandcentralspa bathroom.Additionalfeaturesincludeductedheating, refrigeratedcooling,ducted vacuum,granitefinishthekitchenandvanities,showertothelaundry, decorative cornicing,porcelaintiles,alarmsystem,double remotegaragewith rearaccess,fully landscapedgardens,gazeboarea,tankwater & outdoortoilet.

PRICE $580,000-$620,000

Just a shortstrolltothe WerribeeRiver, isthisimmaculatefamilyhomethatissure to providetheperfectplaceforanyfamilytonest,rightfromtheoutsetyou’llbecaptured butthestunningpresentation & flexiblefloor-planissure toimpress.Featuringthree greatsizedbedrooms(masterwithensuite & walkin robe),brightcentralbathroom, largeloungeandwellequippedkitchen/mealsareawithqualityappliancesincluding a dishwasher Movingoutsideastotheversatilityofthelargegatedcarportalsodoubles as a pergolaforentertainingfamilyandfriends.Extrasincludefloorboards,gasducted heating,evaporativecooling & securityalarmsystem.

INSPECT Sat25thOctober-TIME?

PhotoIDrequired CONTACT MatthewHowden0409805990 METHOD

INSPECTSat25thOctober-1:45pm-2:15pm

PRICE $325,000-$349,000 INSPECT Sat25thOctober-12:15pm-12:45pm

PhotoIDrequired CONTACT Justin Tong0431179619

1/87-89DUNCANSROAD

Freshlypainted,L-Shapedlounge,

Wellpresented,fullensuite,walk

WERRIBEE 12GIBBONSSTREET

& singlecarport.

Unique,hardwoodfloorboards,large bedrooms,formallounge,sunlit kitchen,mealsarea & neatyard with pergola.

TAMARINDCRESCENT Spacious, robe,gascooking,open living,diningarea,tiledthroughout, ductedheating,undercoverpergola withbuiltinBBQ.

Immaculatelypresented,formallounge, openplankitchen,dining,lounge, enormousbutlerspantry, alfresco & landscapedgardens.

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LifestyleandParkLocation!

Recently renovateddoublestoreyfamilyhomeoverlookingpicturesqueparkland&Lollypopcreek. Offering5bedrooms,masterwithensuite,openstudy/formaldiningarea,Lshapedlounge,opengas fire,contemporarykitchen,40mmcaesarstonebenches,s/sappliances,securityshutters,2.5Kwsolar power,560m2(approx.)allotment,GDH,cooling,timberfloors& remotecontrolgaragewithdrive throughaccess.Don’tdelayandenquiretoday!

View Sat10:00-10:30amPhotoIDReq PrivateSale

EPR $390,000-$430,000

ScottPerry0439595461Office: Werribee97317022

HOPPERSCROSSING

madeavailableforyourviewing.Thelargehomeoffers4genuinebedroomsupstairs,astudyor optional5thbedroomdownstairs,multiplelivingzoneswhichareperfectforentertaining.Double lockupgarage,separatesideaccessforaboatorcaravan,large679m2approxallotment,walking distancetotransport,andwithinashortdrivetoschools,shopsandparksoutlinestheimportanceof visitingthishomeforthatnextfamilymove!

QualityFamilyHomeinManorLakesEstate!

SetinthedesirableManorLakesEstatejustwalkingdistancetothenewtrainstationthisamazing familyhomeprovidesopenplanliving,adesignerkitchenfeaturingstonebenchtops,glass splashback&qualitystainlesssteelappliances,incl.a900mmuprightstove/oven. Withfourfitted bedrooms,incl.masterbedroomequippedwithlargeensuite,doublevanity&oversizedshower. Extrasincludegasductedheating, remotedoublelockupgarage,highceilings,extrawindowsfor naturallight,linencupboardsandallsituatedona448m2(approx.)allotment.

View Sat10:00-10:30amPhotoIDReq PrivateSale

EPR $395,000-$435,000 SamanthaMcCarthy0431712899Office: Werribee97317022

32JUDKINS

BigFamilyHome&aSelfContainedBungalow! NestledinthepopularMossfielEstate,thissoliddoublebrickhomefeatures4fittedbedrooms,incl. masterw/fullensuite&BIR’s,stepdownlounge,formaldining/openstudy&anopenplanmeals/ familyzone,adjacenttothefullyequippedkitchenplusbararea&awalkinpantry.Outsideisasplit levelentertainingarea,builtinBBQ&salt-chlorinatedpool. Withafullyselfcontainedbungalow withbedroom,ensuite,kitchenetteandameals/family room!Othergreatfeaturesinclude;ducted heating,evapcooling, remotecontrolledgarage,andan800m2(approx.)allotment!

View Sat3:00-3:30pmPhotoIDReq PrivateSale EPR $420,000-$440,000 SamanthaMcCarthy0431712899Office: Werribee97317022

Yourveryownsliceofheaven& roomfortheboy’stoys! LocatedinahighlydesirablepocketofHoppersCrossing,liesthisexquisitefamilyhomepackedfull offeatures.Throughoutthehomeyou’llfindmultiplelivingzones,fourbedrooms,incl.masterwith fullensuite,plusstudy/optional5thbedroom,anupdatedkitchenwithqualityappliancesoverlooking themealsarea,family roomandentertainingzone,ahugepergola,largegrassedareaandaccessto thepoweredworkshopaccessibleviathedrivethroughaccessfromthegarage.Othergreatfeatures include;ductedheating,evap.cooling,DLUG&allsetonhuge808m2(approx.)parcelofland.

View Sat2:00-2:30pmPhotoIDReq PrivateSale

EPR $535,000-$565,000 SamanthaMcCarthy0431712899Office: Werribee97317022

ENDLESSPOTENTIALon571m2(approx.)

FirstClassFamilyLivinginKnightsbridge Withlargelivingareasandgreataccessforcaravansandboatsthisoneisamusttoinspect.3 generousbedrooms,masterwithWIRandfullensuite,formalandinformallivingzones,highgloss vinylwrapkitchenoverlookingahugemealsareaandtiledfamily room.acentralbrightbathroom completewithaspabathanddoublegarageapprox(6.5x7.5m)with remoteanddrivethrough access.Featuresalsoinclude rollershuttersthroughout,aveggiepatch,ductedheatingandcooling, 6x3gardenshedandapprox27sqofaverywellkepthome.

Thisfantasticallylocatedpropertyisonlyashort1kmwalkfrom Werribee TrainStationandthe WerribeeCBD,withcountlesslocalPrimaryandHighSchoolscloseby.Thishomefeatures3 bedrooms,acentralbathroom,aseparatelounge roomandseparatekitchenarea.Positionedon alarge571m2(approx.)allotment,inacourtlocation,thereisplentyofpotentialto renovateor demolishthispropertyandbuildunits(Subject To CouncilApproval).ContactSamanthatodayon 0431712899.

ByAppointmentPhotoIDReq PrivateSale

View Sat10:30-11:00amPhotoIDReq Auction 18thofOctober11:00am EPR ContactAgent

$449,000-$469,000 StevenSpiteri0423428079Office: Werribee97317022

Werribee97317022

View Sat3:00-3:30pmPhotoIDReq PrivateSale EPR $429,000-$449,000 StevenSpiteri0423428079Office: Werribee97317022 ElegantfamilylivinginKingstonGardensEstate!

HOPPERSCROSSING 7JASMINECLOSE 4 A 2

forthegrowingfamily!Alargeopenfamily/mealsareaadjoiningaqualitycraftedkitchenaswellas twootherlargelivingareasmakesitabreezetoaccommodatethewholefamily.Steppingoutside, the resortstyleswimmingpoolandmassiveenclosedpergolamakesthisanentertainer’sdelight! Offeringfourgenuinesizedbedrooms,includingmasterwithensuiteandwalkin robe,brightcentral bathroom,largelivingzoneswithqualitypolishedtimberfloorsalladdtothenomaintenanceliving!

LoveatFirstSight! Offering3generoussizedbedrooms,masterwithWIR&ensuite,2separatelivingareas,separate dining roomleadingtoaprivatecourtyard,ultramodernkitchenwiths/sappliances,2outstanding pergolaareas,lovelymanicuredgardens,aHUGE9x4m(approx.)workshop,ceilingfans,GDH, aircon,tintedwindows,alarm,watertank,solarpowerpanels, remotedoublegarage&702m2 (approx.)allotment.Don’tdelayandenquiretoday!

View Sat1:00-1:30pmPhotoIDReq PrivateSale

EPR $390,000-$430,000 ScottPerry0439595461Office: Werribee97317022

Tarneit 5 Lofty Road

Absolute Stunner!

Designer kitchen features an island breakfast bar,quality s/s appliances overlooking the family/meals zone& rear yard.With four fitted bedrooms, master with WIR & ensuite, rumpus/games room,formal sitting area/study,central bathroom adjacent to formal lounge

For Sale Price by Negotiation $449,000$479,000

Open Saturday 12:00-12:30pm View www.harcourts.com.au/VWC5525

Michelle Chick M 0416 007 949

E michelle.chick@harcourts.com.au

Nicole Occhibove

M 0438 578 275

E nicole.o@harcourts.com.au

Harcourts Wyndham City

Wyndham Vale 6 Yarraman Road

Neat & Tidy Package For The Family!

Comprising four bedrooms, master with ensuite contemporary kitchen with s/s appliances/dishwasher. Open plan living & dining opening onto theatre room looking out onto the pergola area,Gas ducted heating, remote double garage

For Sale Price by Negotiation $369,000$395,000

Open Saturday 2:00-2:30pm View www.harcourts.com.au/VWC5523

Michelle Chick M 0416 007 949

E michelle.chick@harcourts.com.au

Nicole Occhibove

M 0438 578 275

E nicole.o@harcourts.com.au

Harcourts Wyndham City

Wyndham Vale

4 Barrus Grove

Beyond Expectations In Bluestone Green

You are welcomed into this 4 bedroom home by a spacious entrance hallway opening up to a living area.Open plan kitchen is complete with stainless steel oven, range hood, dishwasher, double pantry.Dining and family room looks out onto the alfresco and neat landscaped back garden.Master bedroom with WIR and en-suite.3 additional bedrooms all have mirrored sliding bir’s.

View www.harcourts.com.au/VWC5527

James Matina P 03 9741 9000 M 0422 860 545

E james.matina@harcourts.com.au

Harcourts Wyndham City

Wyndham Vale

9 Woburn Crescent

A Great Family Home In Quiet Location

This quality family home comprises 4 bedrooms, main with WIR and ensuite the other 3 bedrooms with BIR’s,Open lounge with views to the enclosed alfresco area, opposite to large spacious living /dining area, Island bench and s/s appliances.

For Sale Price by Negotiation $359,000$379,000

Open Saturday 3:00-3:30pm

View www.harcourts.com.au/VWC5487

Michelle Chick

M 0416 007 949

E michelle.chick@harcourts.com.au

Nicole Occhibove

M 0438 578 275

E nicole.o@harcourts.com.au

Harcourts Wyndham City

Harcourts Wyndham City 175A Watton Street Werribee

is open and airy with island benchtop overlooking the meals and family areas

Glen Wilson & Jay Radbourne

Crossing 26 Doris Drive

Location, Location, Location

This 4 bedroom home with huge potential, and over 740sqm (approx.) of land.Offers good sized living and dining areas, and ducted heating this home is for all types of home buyers. With council approval this property potentially has the making of something very special.Close proximity to Parks, Public Transport, Primary School and Child Care much more.

For Sale $380,000

View www.harcourts.com.au/VWC5449

Open Saturday 10:00-10:30am

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 $349,500 View www.harcourts.com.au/VWC5466 Open Saturday 11:30-12:00pm

Bedim Taip & Jay Radbourne

P 03 9741 9000 M 0432 639 041 P 03 9741 9000 M 0422 280 465

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

Harcourts Wyndham City

Harcourts Wyndham City

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

Crossing 2a Priestly Ave

Near New & Ready For You

This beautiful townhouse in the middle of hoppers crossing has 3 generously sized bedrooms and 1 bathroom, 2 toilets with ducted heating and evaporative cooling has the making of something truly special.This property has a low maintenance garden with everything completed. Walking distance to hoppers crossing train station, hoppers secondary college and bellbridge primary school

For Sale $350,000-$369,000 View www.harcourts.com.au/VWC5439

Open Saturday 2:00-2:30pm

Bedim Taip & Jay Radbourne

P 03 9741 9000 M 0432 639 041 P 03 9741 9000 M 0422 280 465

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

This 3 bedroom home will be sure to suit a variance of potential buyers.Master bedroom has an ensuite & WIR, the other 2 bedrooms with BIR/separate bathroom and large laundry space. 2 large separate living/dining areas, big galley styled kitchen,Gas ducted heating & ceiling fan.Sliding door access to a great enclosed pergola entertaining area,

For Sale Price by Negotiation $285,000 - $305,000 View www.harcourts.com.au/VWC5437

Open Saturday3:00-3:30pm

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

Hoppers Crossing 37 Matlock Street

Marvel

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 Price by negotiation $430,000-$460,000 View www.harcourts.com.au/VWC4986

Open Saturday 11:30-12:00pm 4 2 22 2 Big Block, Big Home, Big On Entertainment.

Jay Radbourne

P 03 9741 9000 M 0422 280 465

E jay.radbourne@harcourts.com.au

Harcourts Wyndham City

Comprising of 2 living areas, 3 bedrooms, main with ensuite and mirrored walk in robe. Kitchen is light and airy with plenty of cupboard space and a breakfast bar, leading to a second living area.A large covered entertaining area,spacious lawned area with a shed at the rear, a fenced off children’s playground and immaculately landscaped private and fenced off spa. This property benefits from ducted heating and cooling, 2 car garage with rear roller access

For Sale $395,000

View www.harcourts.com.au/VWC5366

Open Saturday 12:15-12:45pm

Jay Radbourne P 03 9741 9000 M 0422 280 465

E jay.radbourne@harcourts.com.au

Harcourts Wyndham City

E jay.radbourne@harcourts.com.au

Wyndham Vale 8 Lollipop Drive

Let Me Entertain You... 4 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.Outdoor entertaining area with private roomed spa,lanai, pool.

For Sale Price by negotiation $630,000$660,000 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

Wyndham City

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

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

Wyndham Vale 19 YaltaraDve

FAMILYLOVED, FAMILY OWNED

4brm’sallBIR’smainwithensuite WIR. Formallounge,spaciouskitchen,s/s appliances,amplecupboard,separate mealsareawithextralargefamily room. Rumpus room–includesentertainment area,sideaccess.Ductedheating,2 splitsystems,dishwasher,alarm,garage, remote forfrontgaragedoor.

4 A 2 B 2 D

ForSale: $349,000-$365,000

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

HoppersCrossing

14BarrowCrt

THERE’SNOPLACELIKEHOME!

Thiscosyhousecomescompletewith livingandlounge roomwithhigh ceilings, a welcominganewpackitchen,three bedroomsonewith2waybathroom. Theeastfacinghomecomprisesof timberflooringinmealsarea,s.sgashot plate,dishwasher,decentsizedbackyard andlongdriveway3+carswithshed.

3 A 1 B 0 D

ForSale: $279,000-$289,000

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

Wyndham Vale

274BlackforestRoad Opportunity Awaits

VinceChircopP: 97486333 M: 0418360998 E: vince@benlor.com.au Open Sat11-11.30am

Familyhomewhichcomprisesof4 spaciousbedrooms+study-main withWIR&ensuite. Formallounge withopenplankitchen,stainlesssteel appliances.Alsoincludesalfrescoarea, heating&cooling,sideaccess,double garage.

4 A 2 B 2 D

ForSale: $349,000-$359,000

UnderContract

HoppersCrossing

13OppyCres

ABSOLUTELYSURPRISING

5generoussizedbedroomsallwith BIR,3bathrooms,3entertainingareas withselfcontainedlivingquarters.solid timberkitchenwithamplecupboards, spaciousmealsarea.Ductedheating evap cooling,splitcooling,conara heater,s/s appliacance,dishwasher,large entertainmentarea,gardenshed,

5 A 3 B 2 D

ForSale: $449,000-$465,000

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

HoppersCrossing

10StrathmoreCres

TwoStorey Splendour

3Brms,plusstudy, formallounge/ dining room,newvinylwrap kitchen, renovatedbathroomwithclaw bath, hugerumpus/entertainmentarea, doublegarage,other featuresinclude slatefloors,timberlinedceilings,new evaporativecooling,gas& woodfire heater,dishwasher,newcarpets, fencing.

3 A 1 B 2 D

ForSale: $349,000-$369,000

Robert FabrettoP: 97486333 M: 0418377535 E: robert@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 1 D

ForSale: $319,000-$329,000

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

Stunning Family Home In Tarneit

Situated in a highly sought after location this great double storey home will meet all the needs of a growing family. Featuring 4 bedrooms plus a large study, an oversized master with double walk through robes with an ensuite that boasts a bath, double basins and a separate toilet. The other bedrooms have built-in robes. The modern well designed kitchen has stainless steel appliances including a 900mm oven and a dishwasher. The meals/family room leads out to the decked alfresco area which is surrounded by low maintenance gardens which is ideal for entertaining. There are many separate living areas to this home including a formal lounge, theatre room, and generous space in the upstairs landing which will suit the needs of all the family.

Neutral colour scheme, ducted heating, evaporative cooling and split system cooling, double garage with internal access and powder room downstairs add to the delight. Close to schools, shops, freeway access and many other amenities adds to the appeal. Move straight in and enjoy!

Exquisite Character - Charm, Picturesque Establishment!

Nestled away in a superb location with lovely matured streetscape surrounding is this beautiful family home. As you enter this stunning home you will be mesmerized by the character, charm & quality construction with features such as leadlight door, soaring ceilings throughout, decorative cornicing, ceiling rosettes, elegant drapes, Blackwood timber kitchen with abundance of cupboard space, large WI pantry & the list goes on… Formal & informal living zones to accommodate the family, friends & guests, master with a walk through robe to a lovely ensuite, central bathroom, all other rooms with BIRs & a large paved all-weather entertainment area for the parties/family BBQ’s. Ducted heating, evaporative cooling, security system, stainless steel appliances, Asko dishwasher, double remote garage, garden shed, a picturesque landscaped backyard with tonnes of space, all this on approx 850m2 land.

A Great Buy

Wonderful opportunity for first home buyers or investors to secure an established home with tonnes of character. Comprising 3 spacious BRs, all with BIRs, and the convenience of a central bathroom with a spa bath. You will love the large lounge room with a fireplace & split system air conditioner adjoining the kitchen/meals area containing 900mm upright cooking facilities. Timber floors throughout the home with a double lock-up carport, all this on an 561m2 approx allotment making this home a great buy.

Sale $265,000 - $275,000

A Pot Of Gold In Nantilla!

Opportunities like this don’t come too often with a whopping 1059m2 approximately allotment with amazing subdivision potential STCA. Build multiple units/townhouses or renovate & extend the existing solid 3 BR home positioned beautifully in a stunning established street with matured surroundings and right in the heart of Werribee’s south side. Presenting an ensuite & WIR robe to the master, separate lounge, good sized kitchen meals area, gas heating, pergola area & a double oversized garage/workshop. Private Sale $475,000 - $515,000 Inspect Sat 10.40-11am

To James Antonio & the directors of YPA.

We personally would like to thank you James & Kirsty on the sale of our home 15 Mackay Rd,WyndhamVale.We would particularly like to thank Kirsty Cunningham and the professional way that Kirsty presented herself on every occasion.We had our house with another organisation in which almost word go we were not happy with the way they promoted themselves and their company. Changing toYPA we were impressed instantly on the professionalism of the company, dealing with Kirsty was awesome, Kirsty always was happy, bubbly and smiling and even those simple things can show how dedicated employees love working for their company and from a buyer or seller point of view that alone makes you realise you made the right choice. Kirsty is a real asset for your business. I lastly would recommendYPA to anyone, as professionalism and determination to get the results is what a buyer and seller requires and withYPA that is exactly what you get! Thank you for selling our house!

Calvin & Vikki Knight.

MortgageeAuction

HOPPERSCROSSING158DerrimutRoad

Thispropertyisripefor renovation.Offering3 bedrooms,alargeopenplankitchen&meals area,spaciouslounge room,lockableoversized garage&acarporttokeepthecarsoutofthe weather.Allofthisissituatedclosetoshops, schools,freewayaccess&publictransport. Bringyourtools&you’llhaveyournextproject tostartinnotimeatall!Aninspectionisamust.

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

Closetotheplaza

HOPPERSCROSSING7EleanorDrive

LocatedclosetothePlaza,this4bedroom homeis readytoaccommodatethelarge family.Consistingofformal&informalliving areas,spaciouskitchen/mealsarea&ensuite.Completingthehomeisgasheating,air conditioning,qualityfittings,doublegaragewith rearaccesstohugebackyard,Allonacorner allotment.

Grandscale&central!

HOPPERSCROSSING1LarterCourt

Onalargecornerallotmentwithvehicular accesstobothsidesofthehomeisanabsolute bonus!2monsterlivingareas,massivekitchen, 3over-sizedbdrms,colossaloutdoorentarea, extendeddoublegarage,highceilings,wood combustibleheaterwithrippingheat,central heating,evaporativecooling,walkingdistance, shops&publictransport.

Saturday25thOctober 1.45pm

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

Saturday25thOCtober 10.45am

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

Takemetotheriver WERRIBEE32RiversdaleDrive

Thisdesirablefamilyhomeinahighlysought afterlocationprovidesapeacefullifestyle. Offeringflawlessstandardsindesign,thehome comprises4generousbedrooms,multipleliving areasinclformal&informal&qualityappointed kitchen.Thereisalsoanoutdooralfresco, doublegarage&magnificentbalconytowatch thesunsetwhiletheriverflowsquietlypast. Selling Price $690,000-$720,000

View Saturday25thOctober2014 10.00am

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

1PittaClose, Werribee

$260,000-$280,000Open:Sat1:15-1:45pm

25ArgyleCrescent, Werribee

29NorthGateway,Wyndham Vale

1107/673La TrobeStreet,Docklands

$265,000-$290,000Open:Sat11:30-12:00pm

Lot270/7BrackenClose, Tarneit

$270,000-$290,000Open:Sat2:00-2:30pm

$445,000-$460,000Open:Sat12:30-1:00pm

$480,000-$510,000Open:ByAppointment

8DestinyLane, Tarneit

from yourproperty. ContactSashi&theReddyteamnowtohaveyourpropertyappraised. SashiReddy Sales Manager/ Licensed EstateAgent 0405 550380

15b, 167ShawsRoad Werribee,VIC3030 Ph:039974 0033 sashi.reddy@raywhite.com raywhitewerribee.com.au

HoppersCrossing 11EmpireDrive

Seton938m2(approx)WithCharm&Character

Theastutebuyerwillneedtoinspectthisdelightfulproperty oozingthecharm&characterofyesteryeartogetherwith today’smodernconveniences.

Offering4bedrooms,2bathrooms(masterwithensuite& WIR).Livingareasarewellcateredforwithaformallounge room,formaldining room,thelargeopenplankitchenflows toafamilymealsareaoverlookingtherumpus roomtothe rear.

Featuresincludepolishedtimberfloors,highceilings, ornatecornices,picturerails,ceiling roses,fireplace,timber

fretwork,stainglasswindowstogetherwithductedheating &cooling.

Aspacious rearyardwithgarden/storageshedisoverseen viaadeckedentertainingpergola.Double remotegarage completesthehomelocatedclosetoshops,transport, schools&parks.

Amusttoinspecttofullyappreciate. Auctiontermsare10%deposit,unconditionalcontractsand a30daysettlement.

CornerBlockApprox612m2withRearAccess

Locatedonly a shortdistancetoschools, shops,bus routeandparksthisstunning homeisnottobemissed.

Comprisingof 3 greatsizebedroomsplus a largestudy, masterwithwalkin robes andensuite.

There are twoseparatelivingareas includingformalloungeandlargefamily room. Thekitchenhasplentyofbenchspace withbuffetbench,stainlesssteelgas appliancesanddishwasher Foryour comfortthere isgasductedheatingand evaporativecooling. Thedoublegaragehasinternaland externalaccess.

ForSale $385,000-$410,000 View ByAppointment

BrandonChangtime 0411683438 AdrianMcEvoy 0404499034

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

AdrianMcEvoy 0404499034 ChrisMartin 0425566543 Werribee/HoppersCrossing 97485888 2/229HeathsRoad(opp.Plaza)

BigHomeWithLowEnergyCost!!

PorterDavisbuilthomesetonover 600m2. 4 greatsizedbedrooms,massive masterbedroomwithWIR & ensuite. Theextraordinaryfloorplanallowsyou tozoneoff differentpartsofthehouse. 3 separatelivingareasincludingformal lounge room,openplanfamily roomwith gaslogfire&a separatetheatre/rumpus

ForSale $479,000-$499,000 View Saturday1-1.30pm

BrandonChangtime 0411683438

room.Thekitchenhasstonebenchtops, 900mmBlancooven , dishwasher, glass splashbackandwalkinpantry.5 star energyrating,10solarpanelson a 66c/ kwfeedtarrifuntil2024,WOW!!Large alfrescoarealeadingto a goodsizeyard with3000Lwatertank,gardenshed & a sprinklersystem.Zoned refrigeration

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

Auction

UnderInstructionsFromTheMortgagee Setona871m2(approx)blockinaquietcul-de-saccloseto theplaza,transport,schools&parks.

Thissinglestoreyhomeinoriginalconditionoffers5 bedrooms&twobathrooms(masterwithensuite).Separate livingareasincludingLShapedlounge&dining room,a meals/family roomcentredofftheopenplankitchen&a spaciousrumpus roomatthe rearofthehome.

Featuresincludeductedheating,tiledwalkways& establishedgardens.Alongdrivewaywithgates,adouble carport/pergola&adoublelockupgaragewithstorage.

Auctiontermsinclude10%deposit,unconditionalcontracts anda30daysettlement.

HoppersCrossing

9KenmoreClose

Familyhomewith a pool!!

Locatedattheendof a quietcourt comprisingof 4 bedrooms,masterwithWIR & ensuiteupstairs,powder roomdownstairs. 2 separatelivingareas

Thesunfilledkitchen,withasnewstainless steelappliancesleadsto a largedining room

Evaporativecooling,centralheating,alarm system,anddouble remotegaragewith internalaccess.

ForSale $459,000-$479,000

View Saturday12-12.30pm

BrandonChangtime 0411683438

Werribee/HoppersCrossing 97485888

2/229HeathsRoad(opp.Plaza)

HoppersCrossing

263MorrisRoad

LifestyleLocation781m2(approx)

2 largelivingareas(including a huge rumpusandlounge), a greatsizedkitchen/ mealsarea.Extrasincludeductedheating, dishwasher, wallovenandqualitydrapes. Idealforthegreenthumbwithfruittrees aplenty Large rearyard forthechildrento playanddoublegaragewithdrivethrough access.

ForSale $429,000

View Saturday12.30-1pm

JohnHalliday 0434021017

Werribee/HoppersCrossing 97485888

2/229HeathsRoad(opp.Plaza)

Auction Saturday8thNovemberOnSite at1.30pm View Saturday1-1.30pm ljhooker.com

AdrianMcEvoy 0404499034 ChrisMartin 0425566543

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

22RiversdaleDrive

SizeandSpace - GreatLocation

3 separatelargelivingareas, a very serviceablekitchenmealsarea.Quality drapes & curtains,ductedheating & cooling plus a massiveupstairsrumpus room. Outsideoffersanextralargepergola & entertainingarea.Double remotegaragewith internalaccess & rearaccess. Enjoywalksalongtheriver

ForSale $599,000-$639,000

View Saturday12-12.30pm

DeeNguyen 0488889988

Werribee/HoppersCrossing 97485888

2/229HeathsRoad(opp.Plaza)

HoppersCrossing

3FreesiaCourt

HugeRumpus,630m2Block

Nestledin a quietcourtintheBellbridge Estate. A spaciousloungesituatedtothe frontofthehome,familymealscentredoff theopenplankitchen &a massiverumpus roomatthe rearofthehome. Anentertaininggardencourtyard isprovided behindtheoversizedgaragewith rear accessthrough rollerdoor Locatedcloseto schools,transport & shopping.

PriceGuide $359,000-$385,000

View Saturday1.15-1.45pm

JohnHalliday 0434021017

Werribee/HoppersCrossing 97485888

2/229HeathsRoad(opp.Plaza)

42 2

Werribee

3LexingtonCourt

Includesformallounge&formaldining,separate rumpus room&builtinbararea.Oversized pergolaarea&Jacuzzi.Massive rearyard, gardensheds,3000ltwatertank&separate grannyflat/retreat/5thbedroom.

ForSale POA

View ByAppointment BrandonChangtime 0411683438

Werribee/HoppersCrossing 97485888

2/229HeathsRoad(opp.Plaza)

Tarneit

32 Talliver Terrace

2 LivingAreas

Situatedcloseto WestbourneGrammar schoolandonly25minfromtheCBD. 2 separatelivingareasincluding a formal lounge & openplanfamily room,with a largesplitcoolingsystem.Thekitchenhas stainlesssteelappliancesincludinggastop & rangehood,overlooks a greatsize rear yard with2000Lwatertank.Centralheating anddbleggew/ remoteandinternalaccess.

ForSale $329,000-$349,000

View ByAppointment

BrandonChangtime 0411683438

Werribee/HoppersCrossing 97485888

2/229HeathsRoad(opp.Plaza)

BigRear Yard & AffordableLiving

This 3 bedroomhomeiswellpresentedin a primelocationbetweenthe WerribeePlaza andtrainstation. Features a greatopenplanwithformal lounge,adjoiningmealsand a bright spaciouskitchen. Reversecyclesplitsystemforheating & cooling.Outdoorentertainingpergolais pavedandoverlooksthespacious rearyard. ForSale $285,000-$295,000

View Saturday12.15-12.45pm AdrianMcEvoy 0404499034

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

Wyndham Vale 188McGrathRd

Listentothebirds – Cheap

Thelounge roomisspaciousandleadsonto thekitchen/mealsarea.Thekitchenincludes plentyofcupboard space,wallovenand gashotplates.Heatingandsplitsystemair conditionerissuppliedtogetherwithall 3 bedroomshavingbuiltin robes. Seton548m2offering a huge rearyard withdrivethroughaccessfromthedouble carport.Undercoverentertainingpergola

ForSale $249,000-$259,000

View Saturday11.30-12pm

AdrianMcEvoy 0404499034

Werribee/HoppersCrossing 97485888

2/229HeathsRoad(opp.Plaza)

Wyndham Vale 202BlackforestRd 3bedroomsw/ductedheating,alarmsystem, dishwasher,900mmoven(stainlesssteel), outdoorspa,greatpergolaidealforentertaining. Setonacornerlocationandwith2carspaces, itisidealasafirsthomeor rental.

Paradiseinyourownbackyard. Thehomeitselfhasbeen renovatedwith 3 bedrooms,stylishbathroom, a spacious lounge, a modern kitchen & dishwasher & stonewaterfallbench,ductedheatingand totopitalloff,wehave a grandioseupstairs rumpusorstudio.

Caraccommodationplus roomfortrucks, trailersetccompletethisparadiseandthe locationwithinwalkingdistancetothePlaza.

ForSale $399,000-$430,000

View Saturday1-1.30pm

DeeNguyen 0488889988

Werribee/HoppersCrossing 97485888

2/229HeathsRoad(opp.Plaza)

HoppersCrossing

2/86HogansRoad

BeCaptivated!!

Just renovatedwithhighceilings,brandnew carpets,designerbathroom,newblinds, newaircon/heating,tapware etc. Tastefully decoratedthroughouttogetherwiththerare inclusionof a doublegarage.Just a few minutes’walkfromthepopularDerrimut HeathPrimarySchool,SecondaryCollege, HogansCornerandparks.

ForSale 339,000

View Saturday11.45-12.15

JohnHalliday 0434021017

Werribee/HoppersCrossing 97485888

2/229HeathsRoad(opp.Plaza)

BrandonChangtime 0411683438

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

ForSale $279,000 View Saturday11-11.30am DeeNguyen 0488889988

SituatedclosetothePlaza,transport,parks & schoolsthishomeperfectlylocatedfor investors & thosetolivein. Offering 3 bigbedrooms,walkthrough bathroom,builtins,separatelivingareas, modern kitchen,heating & cooling. Lowmaintenance rearyard and a lockup garage.

ForSale $285,000

View Saturday12-12.30pm

AdrianMcEvoy 0404499034

Werribee/HoppersCrossing 97485888

2/229HeathsRoad(opp.Plaza)

HoppersCrossing 2/4ParunaPlace Separatelounge,gasheating,greatsizekitchen withnewappliances.Diningarealeadstoa goodsizeoutdoorarea.Singlegarageand massivefrontdriveway,peacefulcourtlocation, walkingdistancetobusstop,schools,milkbar. ForSale POA View ByAppointment

BrandonChangtime 0411683438

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

Werribee 37 BlossomLane For Sale

Inspect Saturday@2:00pm

CENTRAL PARK-2BEDROOMS

Thisspacious2bedroompropertyis welllocatedclosetoshops,bus,mainstreetshopping centreandwithinwalkingdistancetothe Werribee Station(1.5kmapprox). Alsocomprisesa lounge,bathroom,kitchenwithloadsofcupboardspaceanddishwasher,mealsandlaundry. Ithasacourtyardwithpergolafor relaxingoutdoors,singlegarage(with remote),wallheater andsplitsystemair-conditioner.Greatinvestmentopportunity.Blocksize:256m2approx

Agent:BobBoland0421077195

WebId 7070884

$270,000-$275,000

SetjustoffHeaths Roadinaconvenientlocationwhereit’saneasywalktothelocal7/11and thereisachoiceofpublicandCatholicprimaryschoolsjustaroundthecorner.Comprises2 livingspacesand3bedroomsallwithbir’sandensuitetomasterfeaturingaspa.Includes ductedcoolingandundercoveroutdoorareaforentertainingor relaxationon yourSunday.

Agent:DarrenDodd0419365947 WebId 7085038

Twoseparatelivingspacesincludingafamily/rumpus,3bedrooms,lockupfor2carsanda deckingareato relaxon. Allsetonapprox 550m2inaquietstreetinthecentrallylocated RiverdeneEstatewhereit’sonlyashortwalktoshops,achoiceof Parklands,bustransportand a varietyofSchools. Periodicallyleasedsince(2007)toalongtermtenant, vacantpossession isoptional.

Agent:DarrenDodd0419365947 WebId 7184189

Situatedcloseto WerribeePlazaarethese2units(ononetitle)ofwhicheachunitcomprises 2bedrooms,lounge&mealsarea,kitchen,bathroom,toilet,laundry, asinglecarportanda generousbackyardarea.BothUnitsare receiving$215pwin rentandhavelongtermtenants (3yrsand18yrs).Don’tmissthischancetostartoraddto yourinvestmentport-folio.

Wyndham Vale 53 Aldridge Road

For Sale

Inspect Saturday@1:00pm

BILLABONGOUTLOOK

Youcanhearthefrogscroakfromthebillabongopposite&sometimesseetheducks,inthis quietstaroundthecornerfromtheunderconstructionW/Vale PrimarySchool.Compopen livingoflounge&sepmeals/familyareafromthe very kitchenequippedwithalrgegas cooktop& oven.Incl3bdrms+study,enstomain,s/sheat/cool,lrgepergola&internalaccess fromthegaragewiththebonusofsolarpowerpanelsonthe roof,allsetona505m2allotment.

Agent:DarrenDodd0419365947

WebId 7084797

HoppersCrossing

2BullerCourt For Sale Inspect Saturday@12:30pm

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 $329,990 3 A

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

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 3

Thisdblestoryhomeisideallylocatedclose totheH/xing Station,Shops,School& W’bee MercyHospital.Features:•4BR’s•Sepbthrm &toilet•Twolivingareas–Openplanlounge &ahugerumpusroomupstrs•Fullyappointed kitchen•Singlecarportplussideaccessperfect forCaravan/boat/etc•Estgardensonapprox 575m2•Duct/heat/coolontheground oor& walla/conthe1st oor,freshpaint,newside fence&gate•Leasedperiodically@$1,257pcm.

Agent:BobBoland0421077195

WebId 6620199

$400,000

BELLS

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

DESIGNEDFORSTYLE

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

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.

TRUGANINA

4BEDROOMSTUDYEXCEPTIONAL QUALITY

Comprisingof4bedroomswithBIR,masterwith doublevanityensuiteandWIR,theatre/games room,study,modernkitchen,adjoiningmealsarea/ living room,deckedundercoverentertainment area,double remotegaragewithinternalaccess.

FORSALE PRICE $410,000 - $440,000 CONTACT TonyParissis0418325610 OFFICE 12/28AHumeDriveSydenham 94494288

BRANDNEW&READYFORYOU

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

FORSALE

$465,000 - $495,000

TonyParissis0418325610

12/28aHumeDrive,Sydenham 94494288

FORSALE

PRICE $440,000 - $470,000

CONTACT TonyParissis0418325610

OFFICE 12/28aHumeDrive,Sydenham 94494288

THEORLANDO

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

$470,000 - $500,000

TonyParissis0418325610

12/28aHumeDrive,Sydenham 94494288

Look before you leap

There’s plenty to think about for buyers purchasing their rst home, and the process can often prove arduous and stressful. But there are ways for rst-time buyers to avoid becoming overwhelmed and making decisions later regretted. It comes down to doing your research and asking yourself some fundamental questions:

What do you need?

Know exactly the type of property you need to purchase, and weigh-up the reasons for purchasing it, such as investment, location, price, oor plan, room to extend, etc. Knowing your needs allows you to streamline your property search, shortening the time spent. Buyers can also tell agencies what they need and have the latter do some searching around - buyer’s agents, for example. Be realistic. A growing family can’t live in a small apartment forever. A single person generally doesn’t need a high-maintenance block of land. Figure out the style of property that best suits your

lifestyle. Bigger or newer is not always better.

What about the area?

Is the property handy to work or lifestyle perks such as a beach, or walking tracks? Is there a railway station nearby? Is the council planning for services upgrades? Are things like crime and pollution driving residents away? Understand the demographics of the area and spend time inspecting changing traf c conditions on the street you intend to buy on.

What’s your personal situation?

While we can’t see into the future, it’s important to plan for hurdles along the way, especially nancial. Have a buffer account for unexpected costs, such as increases in council and strata fees and interest rates. Knowing your limits is the key to a successful rst home purchase.

Mark Bunker

STEVIE GARDENER

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Police, fire and ambulance vehicles and personnel will be on site. No members of the public will be involved in the exercise.

Please give way to any emergency vehicles on your local streets.

We apologise for any inconvenience caused.

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HOUSES

Sinclair Crescent, Tarneit3BR

Melville Street, Tarneit4BR$330pw Heaths Road, Werribee3BR LET Welford Street, Tarneit4BR$330pw Loxton Street, Tarneit3BR+study$340pw Thames Boulevard, Tarneit5BR$360pw Dummet Avenue, Hoppers Crossing3BR LET Heaths Road, Werribee3BR LET

Tarneit Road, Tarneit3BR LET Snowbridge Road, Tarneit4BR LET

Away from it all, close to home

eLanghamMelbourneistheperfectantidote for any Melburnian needing a quick break. eLangham,onSouthbank,pridesitselfon o ering modern yet timeless elegance.

It’sthiswinningmixthathasledmetoreturn countless times for a luxurious overnight stay or indulgent weekend away.

is time around we booked the ‘Away with the Fairies’ package, which included overnight accommodation for two, a full bu et dinner at Melba and breakfast the next morning, a late checkout of 2pm, and valet parking.

We stayed in a Grand River Room on the 18th oor with a great view of the Yarra River and Flinders Street Station.

e room itself is simply furnished with a king-size Langham ‘Blissful’ bed, desk and armchair with Ottoman.

But it’s the small touches – from the luxury Chuan Spa amenity products in the bathroom and the copy of Alice in Wonderland in the bedside table drawer to the bottle of water placed in your car at checkout – that impress.

e marble bathroom is comfortably set out and includes a separate shower and deep bathtub. If you’re celebrating a birthday or anniversary, be sure to let them know when you book and you will be rewarded with a slice of chocolate cake on arrival and a handwritten note congratulating you on your milestone.

When dining at Melba, make sure you come with an appetite.

e bu et o ers a wide range of food stations with an international cuisine and serves up fresh seafood, cooked-to-order pasta, specially-made naan bread, a delicious array of dumplings, and desserts to die for.

My personal favourites included sushi made to order, naan bread with M&Ms, Peking duck pancakes and churros with a chocolate dipping sauce. To drink, try the apple crumbletini.

Back in the room, the bed lives up to its reputation: you just sink into the so mattress and pillows and dri o into a peaceful night’s sleep.

e Langham Melbourne is also home to a swimming pool, tness centre, and the Aria Bar and Lounge, which is renowned for its Ti n High Tea.

SPORT

Coach takes time out to learn the ropes

Hoppers Crossing Soccer Club coach Alfonso Opazo has le the building in a far better state than he found it.

Opazo joined the Reds a month into the 2013 season with the team languishing in the relegation zone and struggling to buy a goal.

e rst-time coach drew on his 15 years of experience in the top-level Victorian Premier League to turn the club around, culminating in last month’s state league 4 west title.

“I’d like to think I’ve le them in a good position,” Opazo told StarWeekly.

“ e foundations are there for whoever takes over. Certain cultures and expectations are in place. Gone are the days where the team was just happy to exist.”

A er17seasonsofnon-stopfootball–15asa player and two as a coach – Opazo has decided to press the on-hold button for 12 months. But a er dipping his toes into the coaching waters, Opazo is serious about building a career in the caper.

He will use his time away from the game to

build his knowledge on players and teams in higher divisions and obtain higher coaching certi cates before putting his name forward for roles in 2016.

“Ireallyhaven’thadabreakfromfootballfor 17 years,” Opazo said.

“I’m looking to have a year o but now I’ll have a bit of time on my hands, I’ll develop myselfintermsofhighercoachingcoursesand going around seeing what other leagues are like higher up. My plan is to put my hand up for a coaching gig a er a year o .”

Opazomadea ne rstimpression coaching Hoppers Crossing and it took him just 18 months to get the Reds from relegation fodder to promotion to state league 3.

“I just tried to put a bit of professionalism into the club from early on,” Opazo said.

“If certain players didn’t like that professionalism of coming to training and being committed to the cause, I’d rather them be honest and move on straight away before we even kick a ball in pre-season.

‘‘ I tried to put a bit of professionalism into the club from early on ’’ -

Alfonso Opazo

“Also the culture of winning ... I tried to bring that winning mentality into the team.

“We set some pretty high internal goals and one of them was to win every game.

“Once we dropped three points in one game we reassessed and said ‘Right, let’s not lose another game for the rest of the season’.”

e Reds lost just one game en route to the west section title, nishing 16 points clear of second-placed Melbourne City. ey made it all the way through to the SL4 nal but were overawed by a Danny Allsopp-inspired Croydon City Arrows.

“I’m de nitely proud of what we achieved,” Opazo said.

Lance Jenkinson

Reds star in thrill zone

By Lance Jenkinson

Zia Sherzai is a lucky charm for Hoppers Crossing in Football Federation Victoria men’s state league 4 west.

e speedy le forward has claimed league best-and-fairest awards twice in the past three seasons, both times in championshipwinning sides.

Sherzai told Star Weekly this year’s individual accolade was a distant second to the thrill of winning the championship.

“I wasn’t thinking about awards, I was thinkingaboutthechampionships–anything else that came along was a bonus,” the Tarneit resident said.

“It’s a great honour to win that award, but it was even better to win the championship.” Sherzai played down his impact on the team, preferring not to take any glory away from his teammates.

But the stats back the stellar nature of his season – he kicked a team-leading 15 goals, which put him second in the competition.

Having played much of his career as a ying le winger, Sherzai moved further forward to be a key plank in coach Alfonso Opazo’s front three.

Sherzai impressed the referees, polling 22 votes in the league best-and-fairest, six clear of Melbourne City’s Jean Cardonne (16) and seven ahead of teammate Alister Smart (15), who nished equal third with Jerobeam Damons (Altona North) and Salih Sozer (Brimbank Stallions).

“I wasn’t really thinking about that award and when I won it I was really surprised and humbled,” Sherzai said.

“We had a really good team and it helped a lot. I was part of a championship-winning team … if I wasn’t, I don’t think I would’ve won it.”

Sherzai put his hot season down to a big pre-season in the gym and on the training track.

Before we spoke for this interview, Sherzai had just completed a gym session – just a few weeks a er the end of the season.

He wants to remain in peak physical condition if clubs from higher levels begin to make inquiries.

At 25, it could be a case of now or never if Sherzai wants to rise through the ranks, though he is enticed by thoughts of another campaign with the Reds when they rise to state league 3 next season.

“ e goal was always to play at a higher level,” Sherzai said. “If I’m going to … I should go now, but I don’t want to leave the

club because we’re going so well. I really don’t know yet, I’m just training really hard o -season right now and [will] see what happens.”

Opazo has given Sherzai a glowing endorsement.

He says three years of good, consistent football from Sherzai should be rewarded with a contract at a club higher in the FFV ranks.

“He’s won the league best and fairest twice in three years,” Opazo said.

“ at’s two league best and fairests in championship years, which is very hard to do

when other players are stealing votes o you from your team.

“He just needs an opportunity to show what he can do at a higher level.”

Meanwhile, Brian Chesson has won the Hoppers Crossing best-and-fairest.

Chesson has played most of his career in the mid eld, but Opazo used him in defence and he thrived.

“Having a chat to him o -season, we decided he would be better suited to the team as a stopper,” Opazo said.

“He’s very composed at the back and suits my philosophy of playing football.”

■ One of the reasons I love sport is the people I meet. Whether through my radio career or being involved at all levels of football, I’ve had the privilege of meeting some incredible people, many of them my idols such as E.J. Whitten, John Schultz, Dennis Lillee, Viv Richards and Roy Higgins. While they’re icons of sport, it has also been my pleasure to meet the heroes of local sport, many of them unsung but incredibly important people who have made a signi cant contribution to society. The late Graeme ‘Creamy’ Davis is one of those people and in honour of him and other men who have passed before their time, a Walk for Men’s Health will be held on Sunday, November 16, with all proceeds going to the E.J. Whitten Foundation. Creamy gave an enormous amount of time to local sports clubs, especially Glenorden Football Club, and he was a ripping bloke and family man. His widow, Jo, is the creator of this walk and she has the support of local identities like Ted Whitten jnr, Chris Grant, Terry Wheeler, ‘Chops’ Rickman, Mick Martyn and Barry Michael, who are all participating on the day, as is MasterChef star George Calombaris. The eight-kilometre walk will start and nish at Williamstown Football Oval. Entry is $20 and you can register at www.ejwhittenfoundation.com.au/ registration and follow the prompts. Get behind this and let’s make it a huge annual event.

■ The smartest move I have seen in local sport comes with establishment of the Golf West program via the eight golf clubs of the west. Sanctuary Lakes, Medway, Eynesbury, Sunshine, Werribee Park, Kooringal, Melton Valley and Northern have combined to give their members the chance to play other courses in the west. I know leading golf writer and player George Begg has been pushing this for years, and he’s delighted it has nally happened.

■ The Bulldogs have taken a chance on Tom Boyd and I think it’s great. We have been critical of the inability to get deals done in the past, but this one is big. If it turns out he doesn’t play 150 games and makes a lot of money, then so be it, but it was time to take a risk and I think this one will be vindicated for supporters, members and everyone who is behind the red, white and blue. While I’m sad to see Griff and Coons go, I think it’s for the best for both parties. I’m actually more cranky still about losing Callan Ward than either of those two.

Kevin Hillier

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Runs on the board, Falcons to bowl for atonement

Wyndhamvale Cricket Club was a lonely place to be in March.

e Falcons were le shattered, and no doubt embarrassed, when they bowed out of the VTCA nals in straight sets, making 21 in rst innings of a semi- nal to eventual west B1 premier Sunshine Heights.

Are the fortunes of both clubs starting to take a dramatic turns?

e Falcons started the new season in west A1 with a meritorious win over local rival Werribee Centrals, while the Heights had an upset loss to St Andrews Footscray.

e two sides are in the middle of a big encounter at Ainsworth Reserve, with the Falcons on top in their quest to exact revenge on the Heights.

e Falcons posted 7-208 to help bury the ghosts of the past.

Andrew Ford anchored the innings with a top score of 74. It was the kind of knock you want from your captain-coach against a

bowling attack that has troubled his line-up in the recent past.

Falcons bowler Ryan Radford says Ford provides exactly what is needed from an opening batsman.

“He plays straight, he’s patient and sets up the platform for us,” he said Ford has been elevated to the role of captain-coach this summer because of his obvious leadership qualities on and o the park.

“He’s the right age, early 30s, and he’s played cricket in a few di erent places around the world,” Radford said. “He’s got the experience and the backing of all the players. He’s brought a fresh look to training and the way we play.”

With Ford leading the way, his top order of Stuart Crowe (31), Adam Moscatiello (35) and Jay Dolliver (20) went along for the ride.

ere was a collapse in the middle of the order that brought back memories of March –ve wickets lost for six runs – but wicketkeeper

Joel Roze (23) and Steve Williams (six) held the innings together later on.

Radford is con dent the Falcons bowlers can complete the mission and put last season’s semi - nal loss behind them for good.

“It’s nice to have a couple of hundred runs on the board to play with,” he said. “We’re con dent we can defend that as a bowling group.”

Hoppers Crossing is 2-33 in reply to South Caul eld’s 195 in senior division.

Werribee Centrals are 4-58 in their pursuit of the Altona Roosters’ 132 in west A1, while PointCookwasset281forvictorybyFootscray United. In west B1, Seabrook lost a one-day game to Barkly Street Uniting by 17 runs. In the Williamstown and District Cricket Association A turf, Bellbridge – led by Matthew Edsall’s 97 – red with 302 against Williamstown Colts.

Tigers unafraid of big run chase

By Lance Jenkinson

Amid Saturday’s carnage, Victorian Sub-District Cricket Association team

Werribee may have unearthed a future star in o -spinner Tom Duxson.

e bulk of the Tigers’ bowlers – but not 16-year-old, second-gamer Duxson – had been dispatched with ease by Yarraville gun Matthew Love (130no) and hard-hitting tail-ender Patrick Prestidge (59).

For the second time in as many games, Duxson proved a calming in uence, stemming the ow of runs on a batsman-friendly deck.

Duxson, who spent most of last summer in the third XI, nished with an impressive 2-36 o 17 overs, including the prized scalp of former Tiger David Wolfe.

Tigers’ skipper Shaun Dean has been impressed with Duxson’s composure during key moments of his rst two outings.

“Hedoesn’tgettoo usteredatall,”Deantold Star Weekly. “If he gets hit, he gets hit, but he hasn’t really been hit too many times in the last two weeks.”

Duxson has a couple of traits with his bowling that should stand him in good stead. He’s blessed with good height, making an awkward release point for the batsmen to pick up his deliveries, and he gets good dri away from right-handers, coaxing them to ail outside o stump before the ball spins back into the stumps a er gripping the pitch.

“He’s hard to judge; he almost bowls slowdri out-swing, but it can come back at you if he gets a bit of grip,” Dean said.

“At that age, it’s good to have those sort of skills.”

Werribee will be chasing a he y 284 for victory. Given the rare dimensions of the Yarraville Oval and a similar at deck and fast out eld, the Tigers will be con dent of chasing the target down.

“It looks a big total, but it was a really at wicket and there was a very short side of their ground towards the grandstand,” Dean said.

“All they did was target that boundary. ey were getting a half-bat on it and it was

just sailing over the fence. At one stage we had four blokes on that one boundary and we were jumping up on the fence trying to catch it and they were just getting it over.

“It’s not even the old saying if we bat 80, we’ll get them. If we bat to our potential, it won’t take us 80 overs; it’ll be less than that.”

Jonathan Burton returned to the Tigers’ line-up for the rst time this summer. He was the pick of the quicks with an economical 2-46

o 19 overs, including eight maidens. “He tied them down,” Dean said.

“Even at the end, I brought him back for the last three overs because everyone was copping a bit, but he was one who stemmed the ow.” James Freeman nished with 1-72 o 18, but the pitch o ered little guidance to his style of bowling. Heath Pritchard continued his impressive start with 2-71 o 17, including the removal of both Yarraville openers.

BREAKFAST WITH THE STARS

Giants deliver an inspired hustle

By Lance Jenkinson

It was just like playing catch in the park for Werribee Giants pitcher Tayler Rowe and his man behind the plate, Oliver Box.

e pair were so locked in and on the same wavelength that Port Melbourne’s batters were nearly invisible in the last eight innings of the Giants’ 8-1 win on Sunday in Baseball Victoria summer league division 2 at Presidents Park. At one stage, Rowe and Box combined to sit down19battersinarow,withonlyabroken-bat single late in the piece ending the streak.

Giants coach Justin Charles observes that pitcher and catcher make a great combination. “ ey grew up together, they have a really good chemistry and now they’ve grown into big strong kids,” he said.

“ e pitcher is only as good as his catcher … Oliver set the hitters up and Tayler had the trust. ey dropped into the zone, were so in the moment, totally absorbed in their work … that’s how we were able to dictate terms.

“To shut out a team for eight innings is a phenomenal e ort.”

When Charles agreed to coach the Giants, he put Rowe’s name at the top of his wishlist of potential recruits.

Rowe had a stop-start season for Sunshine lastsummerduetoworkcommitmentsbutwas at his best for Bacchus Marsh in the Geelong winter league.

It made sense for Charles to target a homegrown player before looking elsewhere, particularly with the import he had sounded out falling through.

“[Rowe] was someone we pursued pretty vigorously in the preseason because he was a former Werribee boy and he’s also very talented,” Charles said.

e Giants have made it two consecutive

wins to be 2-1 for the season. e opening three weeks have been an emotional rollercoaster for players and supporters a er out elder Michael Riches died in a car accident.

e remainder of the season has been dedicated to the memory of Riches, who would have been a key player for the Giants.

“I’ve been around the game for 30 years and it was arguably the toughest game I’ve ever had to prepare for and have the guys prepare for,” Charles said of the season opener three weeks ago.

“ e boys have such heart and courage and camaraderie, and to lose the uno cial captain of your team in those circumstances is just such a challenge.

“ e boys are bouncing back really strong and now they’re doing it in tribute to Michael.

“It’s like he’s sitting on everyone’s shoulders for the rest of the season.”

e in-form Giants will face Fitzroy Lions (1-2) on the road at Merri Park, Northcote, on Sunday.

Charles is hoping his players can continue

the “really good energy” and “hustle” they have been displaying.

Meanwhile, Charles will be an assistant coach to Ron Carruthers for a division 2 all-star team that will face ABL club Melbourne Aces in an exhibition game on October 31.

Giants players Rowe, Box, Wade Balzer and Wes De Jong have been named in the preliminary squad.

“We’ve got some pretty handy players in division 2 knocking on the door of elite-level baseball,” Charles said.

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Enjoy the Journey in style

By David Bonnici

If OJ Simpson had a Dodge Journey during that famous police chase in 1994, he might have increased his chances of outrunning Los Angeles’ nest.

e sprightly Journey looks like an SUV but it has big-sedan like performance that provides a best-of-both-worlds practicality and driveability.

It’s propelled by Chrysler’s 3.6L Pentastar V6 engine, which is also found in the Chrysler 300 and Jeep Wrangler. It’s very responsive and makesanicenoisewhenyouputthefootdown.

It has a rm but smooth ride.

Fuel economy is as expected with an engine thissize.Interestingly,it’sabitmoreeconomical than the 2.7L engine it replaced in 2012.

Like most American cars available here, it comes with a host of bells and whistles as standard. e base-model SXT comes with six-way adjustable power driver’s seat with lumbar adjust, six-speaker audio system with 8.4-inch Uconnect touch screen, phone connectivity, three-zone climate control, roof rails and front and rear fog lights.

For an extra $4000, you can upgrade to the R/T model I drove, getting leather upholstery, heated front seats, sat-nav, reversing camera and sensors, and a sub-woofer.

One thing it could do with is more USB ports for charging devices – anyone with teenagers will know what I mean.

e R/T has a ceiling-mounted DVD player for the rear passengers that can be controlled

via front touch screen or remote control. And it also has bluetooth headphones to save the driver from having to put up with atrocious distractions such as Dora the Explorer e adjustable back seats have built-in boosters that fold upwards to let the little ones see out the window. e vehicle easily turns

into a seven-seater via the extra bench seat that folds up from the rear cargo area. ere’s heaps of storage too, including a ni y space under the front passenger seat cushion. Two hatches under the rear foot wells can each store eight drink cans – with ice! e Journey is the only Dodge in the

Chrysler Group’s Australian line-up that suggests that the US car giant recognises that it has something to o er beyond its various Jeep models, not least the extra two seats. It’s available at Werribee Chrysler Jeep Dodge, 163-179 Old Geelong Road www.werribeechryslerjeep.com.au

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