Wyndham Star Weekly - 29th October 2014

Wyndham turns back the clock

Wyndham’s 150th anniversary was celebrated in glamorous style at Werribee Mansion last Friday. About 200 guests enjoyed a grand ball and an opportunity to relive past glories at the city’s most historic venue, which was built by brothers Thomas and Andrew Chirnside in the 1870s.

On March 11, 1864, the Governor of Victoria, Sir Charles Henry Darling, proclaimed the Wyndham Road District – an area of 100 square miles with an annual rates collection of £1000 – as the Shire of Wyndham.

Cameron Tait

Mercy’s emergency crisis

By Cameron Tait

Increasing demand is stretching Werribee Mercy’s emergency department to breaking point, with the hospital failing to meet state benchmarks for the treatment of all but its most critical patients.

According to the Victorian Health Services Performance Report, released last week, just 66 per cent of the hospital’s emergency patients were treated on time between April and July this year.

During the three-month period, the hospital treated 78 per cent of its emergency category 2

patients within 10 minutes and 70 per cent of urgent category 3 patients within 30 minutes – below the state benchmarks of 80 and 75 per cent respectively.

Only 60 per cent of semi-urgent category 4 patients were treated within the one-hour benchmark.

All category 1 patients, considered to be the most critical, were treated immediately. Overall, the average waiting time for emergency department patients was 26 minutes.

Mercy Health executive director of health services Linda Mellors said that between

January and June this year, the number of patients presenting to the emergency department rose by 13 per cent, while overall hospital patient admissions jumped by 7 per cent – to just over 7000.

Between April, 2013 and June this year, there was a 27 per cent rise in category 2 patients treated at the hospital and a 19 per cent rise for lower-urgency category 3 patients.

Only 84 per cent of the hospital’s ambulance patient transfers were completed within 40 minutes – well under the state target of 90 per cent.

Aspreviouslyreportedby StarWeekly,Mercy is seeking $85 million funding for the next stage of its masterplan, including expansion of existing theatres and wards and the addition of acute inpatient services, including a critical care unit.

Dr Mellors said that without this unit the hospital would continue to be restricted in its ability to respond to the needs of the most urgentpatients. “Developmentofacritical-care unit at Werribee Mercy Hospital will address many of these identi ed gaps, ensuring the hospitalisabletoappropriatelycareforacutely unwell and deteriorating patients,” she said.

IN FOCUS FEATURE INSIDE

Slippery when wet: park closes

By Laura Michell

A new water play park in Werribee has been temporarily closed, just 17 days a er opening, a er complaints that children and adults had slipped and injured themselves.

Village Park, at Riverwalk Estate on the former site of the Werribee Treatment Plant, opened on October 7.

Butithasbeenplaguedwithreportsofpeople slipping on its surface.

Operator Places Victoria closed the park on

Hard day’s night for

Wyndham

Wyndham commuters were caught out on Monday morning after an electrical storm lashed Melbourne, leaving them stranded at Werribee and Hoppers Crossing stations. The storm rolled through from about 2am and continued throughout the morning.

Altona’s Chris Schlaghecke captured this photo of a lightning strike over Truganina swamp. He described it as one of the best lightning shows he’d seen. “I wasn’t scared while taking the shots,” he said, “but as I realised the storm was getting closer I packed up my camera and watched the rest of the show from the relative safety of my garage.”

October 20 to install an anti-slip coating in a bid to improve safety, and it was reopened two days later.

But the park was shut again last Friday a er more reports of people slipping.

Places Victoria land development and housing general manager Joanne Wandel said the organisation had been monitoring the park since making improvements to the wet area surface earlier in the week, and it made the decision to close it temporarily while a di erent surface was investigated.

“ e decision is regrettable as the park is already proving extremely popular with families, but the safety of our community comes rst,” Ms Wandel said.

“Places Victoria takes the safety of its neighbourhoods very seriously. Safety experts wereinvolvedindesigningtheparkandasafety audit was completed before the park opened.”

Wyndham mum Rebecca Townsend, whose sonwasinjuredattheplayparklastWednesday, said she was disappointed an anti-slip surface hadn’t been used.

Liberator gets permanent base

e future of the B-24 Liberator Memorial has been secured, with the restoration group given a permanent home in Werribee.

Last week, the state government guaranteed the B-24 Memorial Restoration Fund a permanent home at its hangar on the corner of Princes Highway and Farm Road at Werribee. is followed years of uncertainty for the Fund group, who in 2012 feared it would be forced out of the hangar by site owner Melbourne Water to make way for the Places Victoria Riverwalk development.

Assistant Treasurer Gordon Rich-Phillips said the government had signed a land transfer agreement with Melbourne Water

and the group, securing the transfer of about 1.4 hectares of land to the restoration fund.

Mr Rich-Phillips said the agreement paved the way for the preservation and enhancement of the site’s aviation heritage.

e B-24 group has called the hangar home since 1993, restoring the southern hemisphere’s only remaining WWII B-24 Liberator bomber.

“I welcome the continued restoration of the B-24 Liberator as an important and proud piece of Victoria’s aviation heritage,” Mr Rich-Phillips said,

“ e hangar has a timber roof truss constructed with short, unseasoned timbers, which was developed at the time due to the

shortage of building material during World War II.”

e B-24 Liberator aircra and its hangar received Engineers Australia heritage markers in July.

B-24 fund secretary Judith Gilbert said the group was planning to build a museum complex on the site. “We have a blueprint for the complex,” she said. “ e rst stage will be to build a memorial wall. e second stage is hopefully a new building to put the Liberator in and refurbish the existing hangar where we will build smaller planes that were used before the Liberator.”

Laura Michell

Ms Townsend’s two-year-old son, Isaac, slipped and bumped his head on the ground, splitting his lip.

“It was frightening,” she said. “It was extremely slippery. Myself and my husband almost slipped ourselves. We had just arrived and my son was so excited to see the water. It was disappointing.”

Ms Townsend said that while the park was a great attraction for Wyndham, she would not return unless rubber ooring was installed in the wet area.

Council urges vote for ‘us’

Wyndham council is urging residents to vote for the political party that best serves local interests when they head to the polls on November 29.

Releasing its election wishlist on Monday, the council said political parties had been ignoring the city’s infrastructure needs for too long.

Cr Gautam Gupta said the council was fed up with the steady stream of election pledges being made by both Labor and Liberal parties while the needs of the fastest-growing community in the state were overlooked.

“We may not be a marginal seat but why should our needs be largely ignored? Governments needs to govern for the whole of state, not just marginal seats ” Cr Gupta said.

e council wants funding commitments for the city’s transport and infrastructure needs, including arterial road duplications and the removal of level crossings, as well as a commitment to boosting employment opportunities in the municipality, improving existing schools and building new ones, and funding for health and welfare services.

Cr Adele Hegedich said Wyndham was “crying out” for funding for essential projects, not “luxuries”.

She said residents felt their votes did notmeanasmuchasthoseinotherareas.

Cr Glenn Goodfellow said the state government’s commitment of $120 million for basic infrastructure in growth areas was not enough. e funding will be shared between seven growth councils.

A2013Auditor-General’sreportfound Wyndhamhadaninfrastructurefunding shortfall of between $975 million and $1.3 billion.

Laura Michell

Health service

‘spread thin’

By Laura Michell

A Wyndham GP fears the federal government’s new north-western Melbourne Primary Health Network (PHN) will be unable to address the community’s speci c needs because it covers too many municipalities.

In July next year, the PHN will replace South Western Melbourne Medicare Local (SWMML) as the organisation responsible for preventive health and planning in Wyndham.

While SWMML covered just Wyndham and Hobsons Bay, the new north-western Melbourne PHN will stretch from Wyndham to Melbourne, Sunbury to Bacchus Marsh, and Craigieburn to Preston.

Dr Joe Garra said he was surprised by the extent of the network’s boundary, and he had called on the government to ensure the health body has local branches.

“To me, the boundaries don’t make sense. Health needs are speci c to one or two suburbs or an area – not an entire region,” he said.

“ ere needs to be local branches to look a er the health needs of areas like Wyndham, otherwise what is the point?

“Withoutlocalbranchesitwillbedi cultfor the network to provide targeted services.”

e government says its new networks will improve the e ciency and e ectiveness of health services by working directly with GPs and primary care providers.

But Lalor’s Labor MP, Joanne Ryan, said she didn’t believe the network could e ectively serve a vast area.

She fears expertise will end up centralised in Melbourne’s CBD.

“ e South Western Melbourne Medicare Local has been doing important work on preventive and mental health services, GP practice support and, most importantly, population needs analysis,” Ms Ryan said.

‘‘ To me, the boundaries don’t make sense ’’

- Joe Garra

“We need to ensure primary health care networks will understand the needs of our high-growth community so that things like maternity, cardiac and children’s services are located where they’re needed. I’m not sure bureaucrats in CBD Melbourne will be able to balance the inner city with the high-growth and regional areas.”

Federal Health Minister Peter Dutton said the government had reviewed the performance ofMedicareLocalsandfoundthatanewsystem would deliver better frontline health-care services.

“Primary Health Networks will deliver better health outcomes for Australians over time by improving the links between local health services and hospital care, and through the better targeting of available funding on e ective health programs,” he said. “Primary HealthNetworkswillbeclinicallyfocusedwith general practice at the heart of improving the delivery of primary health care in Australia.”

Patted tiger lashes out

WerribeetruckdriverPaulGoudieisrecovering in a ai hospital a er being mauled by a tiger while on holiday.

e 49-year-old sustained stomach and leg injuries in the incident and had emergency surgery in Phuket last week.

Mr Goudie is believed to have stepped inside a cage at the Tiger Kingdom theme park in Phuket to pat one of the larger tigers.

He was dragged to safety by park attendants a er the unexpected attack.

At Tiger Kingdom, visitors are able to visit tiger enclosures and pose for photos with animals, which are on chains.

“We did everything as the park people advised,” Mr Goudie told Phuketwan.com.

“I’m not sure why it bit me, but I had no choice except to whack it in the face a couple

of times. e tiger was 15 months old. I was pattinghimandeverythingwas ne.Istoodup to leave and he just lunged – that was it.”

HissonJakesaidtheattackhappenedquickly and sta used a taser to subdue the tiger. But the family defended the tiger park. “ ere can be no blame attached to anyone,” Jake said. “People claimed my father must have run to trigger the tiger’s response. But my dad has two steel pins in an ankle and he never moves very fast. We all heard the taser go o . I heard him scream. ‘Get it o me’.’’

Mr Goudie said sta were “absolutely fantastic”. “I don’t want anything to happen to the tiger,” he said. “I don’t want it killed.”

Mr Goudie hopes to return home this week.

Addict jailed over fatal shooting

By Cameron Tait

An ice addict who shot and killed a burglar outside a house in Hoppers Crossing last year has been jailed for 11 years.

Werribee man Harley Munt, 23, earlier pleaded guilty to manslaughter a er ring a sawn-o shotgun in the direction of 29 year-old Zebulon Harris outside a house in Branton Road during the early hours of August19 last year.

Supreme Court Justice Paul Coghlan said Munt had been using methamphetamine when

he was asked to go to the Branton Road house in Hoppers Crossing to try to retrieve a car, which he had been told had been stolen by Mr Harris and his friends.

Mr Harris, a father of two, was found robbingthehouseandwasconfrontedbyMunt and two other men, who ordered him to drop a stolen television.

Although Harris dropped the television, Munt red a shot which hit Harris in the shoulder.Harrislaterdiedinanearbydriveway.

Justice Paul Coghlan said the shooting was “pointless and unnecessary” and it was

Wyndham’s big on swirl

e largest waterslide in Victoria is being installed at Wyndham Leisure and Events Centre.

e slide includes a four-person ra ride that starts 12 metres o the ground and swirls thrill-seekers around a giant bowl before funnelling them down the “bowling alley”.

Its two main components – the “bowling alley” and the “topsy turvy” – were installed earlier this month.

e aquatic ride is part of a $45 million redevelopment of the centre that is expected to be completed early next year.

e revamped centre will include a 1000-square-metre health club and a new aquatics precinct featuring a 50-metre concrete pool with moveable boom, a warmwater hydrotherapy pool with built-in spa, and a four-lane learn-to-swim pool.

Other features will include a landscaped public piazza, multi-purpose community

rooms, a cafe and expanded carpark. e centre will have a solar-powered hot water system, rainwater tanks, LED lighting and external double glazing.

Mayor Bob Fairclough said the centre would be the only one of its size in the western suburbs.

“ e redeveloped facility will … [provide] a great asset to the community and a source of pride for Wyndham,” he said.

Sport and leisure portfolio holder Peter Maynard said the new centre would o er something for all ages.

Laura Michell

Councillors Peter Maynard, Marie Brittan, Glenn Goodfellow and Bob Fairclough do their bit to get the spectacular Wyndham waterslide off the ground. (Damjan Janevski)

‘‘ methamphetamine addiction … is a world I do not understand ’’

- Justice Paul Coghlan

“beyond belief” a person would re a gun at someone in the dark. “It is the world of the methamphetamine addiction; it is a world I do not understand.”

Munt had purchased the gun three months

earlier because he had started drug dealing. Justice Coghlan said Munt could not explain why he had shot Mr Harris, and his drug-addledstateatthetimewasnoexcuse.He accepted Munt was remorseful and attempting to overcome his addiction.

“ is case demonstrates the danger of drugs, methamphetamine in particular, and the danger of rearms,” he said. “ e combination ofthembothisnowo enseentobefatalandin the most inexplicable circumstances.”

Justice Coghlan sentenced Munt to 11 years prison with a non-parole period of eight years.

Kevin Hillier says it’s time to take an interest in racing again

There’snothinglikeadayattheracesduring the spring carnival to better highlight all that’s good and bad in fashion and human behaviour. As far as fashion is concerned, I’m certainly not an expert and I’m more likely to be found in a tracksuit rather than a dinner suit. Some dress to shock, some to be trendy and some obviously dress in the dark. ere are no rules as long as you adhere to the dress standards of the host club and some of those need to be brought up to 2014 standards. You can, literally, have a live ferret on your head as longasyouhaveacoatandtieon,judgingfrom what I’ve seen the past few weekends.

Forblokesitisrelativelyeasy;asuitisasuitis a suit. Except when you go to the races, because then it becomes the foundation, or the slab, on whichyoubuildyourfashionstatement. atis done via shoes, hats, jewellery and hair.

My SEN colleague, Kevin Bartlett, was famousforhiscomb-over,butatMooneeValley last Saturday even he was gobsmacked when a man sporting what could only be described as a “reverse Bartlett”, stood in front of us during

the broadcast. While the women look fantastic and add so much color to the carnival, I think one rule that needs to be introduced is a drink limit to match the height of high heels. e highertheheel,thelowerthevolumeofalcohol that is to be consumed. e sight of dozens of barefoot women weaving their way through the carpark a er the last is not good, and it’s even worse for the ones who keep their shoes on. I’m sure some people get out of control, but I’m yet to see it at the races like you do at the footy. Racing crowds love the races, but there’snotthesameintensityandpassion,even though they are probably losing money.

Racing may not be everyone’s cup of tea or glass of champers, but it’s fun and becoming more accessible to everyone. e sight of a group of owners enjoying that moment of victory is special and when you’re one of those owners it’s exhilarating. I can’t compare it to a grand nal win as my Bulldogs havenotwononeinmylifetime.Yourthoughts

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

WESTPOINT

Coastguard robbed Werribee Coastguard volunteers are pleading for a serial thief to stop stealing equipment and plugs from the rescue group’s trailer. The trailer has been targeted three times in the past six months, and volunteer Gary Drummond said they had to pay to replace the missing equipment and plugs. “It’s a pretty low act,” he said. Anyone with information about the thefts should phone Werribee police on 9742 9444.

Labor wants tech schools back Labor has promised to build a new tech school in Wyndham if it wins government at the state election on November 29. Opposition Leader Daniel Andrews committed to building 10 tech schools across Victoria, which will be open to secondary college students. Mr Andrews said local industries would work with TAFEs and universities to design courses so students could split their time between the new schools and their regular secondary education.

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Halloween at the libraries Wyndham council has a bumper line-up of free activities and events for Halloween. Tomorrow at the Plaza library, there will be craft activities and a lm screening from 5pm, while on Friday at 3.30pm, make-up artist Dominique will transform kids into zombies or vampires at Wyndham Vale library. A ‘zombie apocalypse’ will dominate Point Cook library on Friday from 4pm. Book on 9748 9333 or at www.wyndham.vic.gov.au.

Lakes ‘mature’, but not a suburb

By Laura Michell

Sanctuary Lakes residents have lost their bid to have their estate recognised as a suburb.

In June, Sanctuary Lakes Resort Services wrote to Wyndham council asking it to write to the O ce of Geographic Names (OGN) to recommend Sanctuary Lakes be granted suburban status.

e letter, from resort chairman Ian Brown, followed a council decision on June 23 to write to the OGN on behalf of the Manor Lakes

Residents Association, asking that the Manor Lakes estate become a suburb.

Mr Brown said Sanctuary Lakes, which commenced development in 1996, had reached a state of “maturity” and, as such, should be recognised as a suburb in its own right rather than being a part of Point Cook.

He proposed that the new suburb include the estate, Sanctuary Lakes shopping centre and Sanctuary Lakes hotel, representing a community of about 9000.

But on Monday night, the council voted

Hazards ironed out

e safety of drivers travelling between Wyndham and Melton has been improved by the completion of roadworks on DerrimutHopkins Road, the state government says.

e government spent $5.8 million on safety improvements along Derrimut Road between Leakes Road and the Western Freeway as part of the Safer Road Infrastructure Program.

e works included a new roundabout at the intersection of Derrimut and Dohertys roads, which Western Metropolitan Liberal MP Andrew Elsbury said would make the intersection safer.

e speed limit has been lowered from 100km/h to 80km/h on the road, which carries about 20,000 vehicles a day.

e intersection has a history of nearmisses and collisions, with 11 crashes resulting in four serious injuries in ve years to last December. e most recent crash was on October 9 when a car and a truck collided.

Other safety improvements along the 9.8-kilometre stretch include wire-rope barriers and guard rails, upgraded signs and the removal of roadside hazards such as tree stumps.

“ ese works have been speci cally designed to reduce the risk of further serious crashes and provide immediate safety bene ts for motorists,” Mr Elsbury said.

“Residential and business development in Melton and Wyndham is rapidly increasing so it’s essential that we implement a safe road network that will support growth in these regions.”

Laura Michell

At the Derrimut and Dohertys roads roundabout are Andrew Elsbury MLC; Liberal candidate for Tarneit Dinesh Gourisetty and Cr Glenn Goodfellow. (Wayne Hawkins)

to reject the request because the name did not comply with state government naming guidelines, which stipulate suburbs cannot be named a er an estate, business or trading name. e council said while it had supported Manor Lakes’ bid to be recognised as a suburb in June, the OGN had since made it clear it would not grant estates an exemption to the guidelines.

A report to council raised concerns that recognising Sanctuary Lakes as a suburb would impact on the Point Cook community.

“ e request may lead to segregation within the Point Cook community and set a precedent for other estates and subdivisions within the municipality,” the report said.

Cr Glenn Goodfellow said while the council had knocked back Sanctuary Lakes’ request, the estate may one day become a suburb. He asked the council to consider compiling a list of possible future suburb names to send to the OGN, as well as setting up a community advisory group to help guide council in its suburb name decisions.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

A mayor with the right stuff

[Re: ‘Wyndham’s race for the robes’, Star Weekly, October 22] The mayor must be more than a gurehead. We need someone who is not afraid to ght for the Wyndham community loudly and passionately, to bang on doors, put our issues to politicians so they understand how serious we are.

Importantly, we need a mayor with no hidden personal agenda. Is that person among our councillors?

We need someone to not just “give it a go” but to dedicate themselves to ensuring Wyndham is heard – not neglected and continually overlooked.

CeeMee, via web

Crossing delays – but no trains

The proposed closure of the Aviation Road level crossing without making an alternate route for residents is short-sighted. How do we get to the other side of Laverton? Do we have to get on to the freeway and travel all the way to Kororoit Creek Road, then go back?

The problem is not the trains – it is that the boomgates stay down during gaps between trains. These gaps can be eight minutes – without seeing a single train. If the boomgate was raised during this time, the congestion on Point Cook Road would not be as great.

Wendy, Seabrook

Council’s parking shame

I agree that the parking situation in Werribee’s main street and at the train station is a disgrace. I am so annoyed that the council can continuously ne people for parking longer than time limits.

At my work, we are constantly moving our cars every two hours. This is a waste of time and sometimes we forget because we’re busy working.

I understand some people could help by working or riding to work. But what about people who work in real estate and need their cars throughout the day? Or people who don’t live locally? We have no option but to drive to work.

The council should be ashamed of themselves to keep ning people who have no other option available for parking.

Chloe Williams, Werribee

School pressure for all Wyndham Point Cook is not alone in facing school enrolment pressure [Re: ‘School planning short-sighted’, Star Weekly, October 22].

Almost all newly developed estates in the City of Wyndham are facing the issue. Williams Landing residents are urgently asking the government to set up school(s).

Schools in Williams Landing will bene t surrounding suburbs if the school(s) is/are zoned smartly. If you wish to have school(s) in Williams Landing, please sign at www.wl3027.com/school.

MyWyn.org, via web

This is not short-sighted planning but lack of it. Quality of services and basic infrastructure such as schools are being sacri ced for the lucrative cash ows of housing growth.

We may as well concede that Melbourne is becoming one huge and spreading concrete monolith of wall-towall houses with little room for such inconveniences as schools, hospitals, public transport and open spaces.

The real estate Ponzi housing pyramid is swallowing everything in its wake and will leave future generations living in high-density deprivation due to greed and over-population.

Vivkay, via web

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Police hunt playground attacker

Police are appealing for witnesses to an altercation between a man and a seven-year-old boy at a Hoppers CrossingplaygroundonOctober23.

e boy was playing on a swing set just a er 3pm when he was approached from behind by an unknown man.

Police allege the man began pushingtheboyontheswingbefore pushing him to the ground.

is was followed by a scu e between the pair in which it is believed the boy bit the man on the hand.

Police said the man ran o and the boy ran home and reported the incident to his parents, who called police.

Wyndham criminal investigation unit’s Detective Sergeant Dennis Williams urged anybody who saw the incident to come forward.

e man is described as tall, of thin build and with ginger/blonde hair.

He was wearing a long-sleeved blue top at the time of the incident andmayhavebeencarryingayellow backpack.

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Puppy breeder charged

By Cameron Tait

e owner of a Little River puppy farm faces a potential ne of up to $24,000 and may be banned from owning dogs for 10 years a er beingchargedbyWyndhamcouncillastweek.

e charges follow a joint raid by council and police on October 14 when nine breeding dogs and seven puppies were seized.

e owner of the property had previously been issued with a notice to cease operating as a domestic animal business.

Without a permit, a maximum of four adult dogs, older than 12 weeks old, are permitted to be kept on a rural property.

Information gathered from the raid led council o cers to a Hoppers Crossing property where a further two breeding dogs were seized on October 16.

e owner, Anthony Sammut, has been charged with 14 o ences, including failing to provide proper and su cient water, failing to provide veterinary attention, operating a domestic animal business without a permit, and failing to register all animals.

e council and the RSPCA had previously attended the Little River farm twice in the past year a er reports that up to 50 dogs were living in squalid conditions, denied adequate shelter and veterinary care.

Dogs were allegedly living in cages inside a corrugated iron compound with cement oors covered in excrement, while bowls were over owing with mouldy food and drinking water provided for the dogs had turned green.

Wyndham mayor Bob Fairclough thanked animal activist group Oscar’s Law for the information it provided to the council and warned the illegal puppy trade would not be tolerated in the city.

“ e farming of puppies in this manner is abhorrent and we will do everything within our power to shut down operations,” he said.

“In this instance, the issuing of a previous notice meant o cers were able to act swi ly once we received noti cation that activity was occurring without a permit.

“O cers must act within the bounds of the

law and the process previously put in place meant that this time, we were able to seize the dogs immediately,” Cr Fairclough said He said the council will also be seeking that the owner be banned from owning a dog for the maximum period of 10 years.

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Saltwater hub work starts

e rst sod has been turned on construction of a long-awaited community hub at Point Cook’s Saltwater Promenade.

Children and Early Childhood Development Minister Wendy Lovell announced the start of works last Tuesday.

e $6.7 million centre is being built by Wyndham council and the state government, with the council spending $5.2 million on the project.

By 2016, it will provide both early childhood and kindergarten services for children living at Saltwater Coast estate. e centre will also have consulting rooms for maternal and child health services, early childhood intervention services, community meeting rooms, an amphitheatre and community gardens.

Ms Lovell said the hub would provide 132 kindergarten places and give more local families access to high-quality, early-years services.

“Bringing these services together is not only more convenient for families, it allows a child’s progress to be better monitored, ensuring any issues can be identi ed and addressed early on,” Ms Lovell said.

“ e development of this children’s centre is a wonderful example of what can be achieved when state government, council and community work together.”

Laura Michell

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Relaying a lot of love

Whether you’re a survivor or you’ve lost a loved one, nobody goes through life without being touched by cancer.

Held in more than 20 countries around the world, Relay for Life is an opportunity for communities to recognise and celebrate those who have overcome cancer or are undergoing treatment and remember those lost to the disease.

Teams take part in an overnight relay, which includes an opening lap by survivors and carers andanemotionalcandlelightceremony,during which people are encouraged to light candles to celebrate memories of loved ones.

In 2013, more than 480 people took part in the Point Cook Relay for Life, helping to raise $60,000. Organisers are hoping to better that gure at this year’s event, which will raise funds

tosupportCancerCouncilresearch,prevention and support programs.

Raising awareness of this year’s relay, volunteers recently yarn bombed Point Cook Town Centre.

Relay co-ordinator Adam Josifovski said he was expecting a big turnout at this year’s 18-hour relay, on November 15 and 16.

“We’ve already got 32 teams signed up,” Mr Josifovski said.

e Point Cook Relay for Life will be held from 4pm on November 15 to 10am November 16 at Featherbrook Oval, Whisper Boulevard, Point Cook.

For more information phone 1300 65 65 85 or visit www.relayforlife.org.au.

Cameron Tait

Kidnapper’s appeal denied

By Goya Dmytryshchak

A prisoner last week lost his bid to appeal a nine-year sentence for kidnapping an Altona woman at gunpoint.

e Supreme Court also refused John Booth’s application to appeal his conviction.

Booth was last year convicted in the County Court on charges of criminal damage, aggravated burglary, assault and kidnapping, and sentenced to nine years and three months with a minimum of seven years.

On April 26, 2011, Booth had gone to Volt nightclub at Werribee Plaza, where his friend and another man got into an argument over the latter’s girlfriend. e dispute escalated into a ght between two groups outside the club.

Booth and his friends drove from Volt to the Altona home of the other man’s girlfriend and broke every window of her unit. He then returned with two other men early the next morning.

ewomanandhermotherweresharinga bed because they felt insecure. ey woke to nd three masked men ordering them out of bed. Booth was holding a sawn-o shotgun and the younger woman was dragged by her hair from the bedroom to the lounge, as the men tried to ascertain her boyfriend’s whereabouts.

When the woman said she did not know, she was dragged outside to a car and ordered into the boot. One of the men raised his gun

and red into the air before the car was driven to Booth’s home.

e woman was locked in the boot of the car for about eight hours before being released. She said her kidnappers opened the boot several times, including once when Booth wanted the phone number of the victim’s boyfriend.

‘‘ The ruling was, if I may say so, impeccable ’’

- Justice Redlich

Booth applied to appeal his conviction on the sole ground the trial judge erred in admitting into evidence the victim’s boyfriend’s statement about the events at Volt nightclub. Supreme Court Justice Robert Redlich disagreed, saying the boyfriend’s evidence provided a motive that was highly relevant.

“ e ruling was, if I may say so, impeccable,” Justice Redlich said.

Booth sought leave to appeal his sentence on the grounds that the trial judge erred in rejecting evidence relating to his IQ and failing to obtain a forensic assessment of him.

Justice Redlich said the sentencing judge had concluded Booth su ered no relevant intellectual de cit or mental disorder and refused to order a forensic assessment.

Calling crafty types

Jewellery, children’s clothing, wooden toys and ceramics will be among handmade wares on show at the annual Werribee Craft Festival at Wyndham Civic Centre on Saturday, November 9. More than 4000 people attended last year’s festival and organisers are hoping for another bumper crowd, with more than 80 stallholders from across Victoria already booked in. Children will be able to try out a range of craft-making activities and scrumptious Devonshire teas will be among the goodies on offer. The festival will be held from 9am to 5pm at 45 Princes Highway, Werribee. Entry and parking is free. More details are at www.werribeecraftfestival.tripod.com. Cameron Tait

Local hero sets his own pace

By Cameron Tait

ey say if you want something done, ask a busy person, and it would be di cult to nd a busier man than Daniel Ramudu.

Although he retired four years ago, the Werribee resident continues to dedicate his time to helping and giving back to the community.

e former police o cer and anaesthetic technician, who immigrated to Australia from Britain in 1984 and spent 25 years working at Melbourne’s Royal Children’s Hospital, was one of 17 people recognised as a local hero by Federal Lalor MP Joanne Ryan last week.

In a typical week, Mr Ramudu volunteers at St omas’ Church in Werribee every Monday, provides comfort to visitors to Werribee Mercy Hospital’semergencydepartmentonaTuesday and feeds breakfast to hungry school children, who may otherwise go without, through the Red Cross Breakfast Club on Fridays.

He also helps out at the St Vincent De Paul op-shop at Werribee Plaza and fundraises and delivers for SecondBite, a charity which redistributes fresh food to the homeless and people in crisis around Victoria.

Until a few years ago, Mr Ramudu supported young people taken into police custody through the Youth Referral and Independent Persons Program, and he still volunteers with the Melbourne International Air Show at Avalon and the Weerama Festival, and helps the MS Society with its fundraisers.

“I enjoy every minute of it,” he said. “It’s important to give as much back to the community as you can. I encourage people to use their spare time and not let it just pass by.

“Giving just one hour of your time to help others makes a big di erence.”

At the hospital, Mr Ramudu provides

Werribee Mercy Hospital upgrade. $34.7 million. Completion mid-2016.

refreshments and support to people waiting in the emergency department, and reads books and plays games with children, o ering them support at times of signi cant trauma.

“Having worked in a hospital for 30 years, I knowit’saplacewhereeverybodyisstressed,so my job is to relieve that in whatever way I can,” he said. “I’ll o er people tea, co ee and biscuits and provide them with moral support.”

A keen sportsman in his youth, Mr Ramudu

continues to walk six kilometres a day and, on Fridays, walks from home to the breakfast club at Wyndham Park Primary School.

“Some parents can’t a ord to provide their kids with breakfast, so many children are waiting for us to open,” he said. “We give them corn akes and milk and teach them good habits, like saying please and thank-you, and washing their dishes.”

Despite his hectic schedule, the 70 year-old

has no intention of slowing down because he enjoysgettingoutandmeetingdi erentpeople.

“My brain is always ticking. If you do nothing, you get bored.”

Other ‘Lalor Heroes’ are Angela Broadbent, Ed Cachia, John Campbell, Peter Gavaghan, Brian Geary, Errol Hart, Sharon Jurisic, Jordan Morgan, Bev Morrisey, Mario Piovesan, Helen Powley,PatScanlon,BobStevens,VinceTaylor, Kerry Tuxworth and Mae Sie Win.

Tomakeahealthsystemhealthier, you

needtolookaftereverypart.

The Victorian Government is investing in a world-class health system with high quality, modern hospitals and a highly skilled workforce.

The $34.7 million Werribee Mercy Hospital upgrade will increase mental health services in Melbourne’s west.

This new 54 bed acute mental health facility will provide 25 additional beds and replace 29 existing acute mental health beds.

This expansion will improve local access to mental health services and is one of many mental health projects being delivered across Victoria.

This is part of $4.5 billion of health infrastructure currently underway, delivering modern, high-quality health services for Victorians.

The Victorian Government has also invested $238.3 million over four years to employ an extra 1,000 doctors, nurses, midwives and allied health professionals and to train 35,000 health students each year. By investing in hospitals and people, we are building a world-class health system and a healthier Victoria. To find out more visit health.vic.gov.au

Melanoma campaign sets sail

By Laura Michell

An average of 29 cases of melanoma are diagnosed in Wyndham each year, latest statistics from the Cancer Council reveal.

e organisation says the skin cancer has become the most common cancer in people aged 12 to 24, with more than twice as many cases recorded across Australia than any other kind of cancer.

In a bid to reduce the number of high school students diagnosed with melanoma, the Cancer Council is installing shade sails at schools, including MacKillop College.

Principal Rory Kennedy said the sails would be built on the school oval to keep sports teams and spectators shielded from the sun.

“We’re more aware than ever of the need to create a shade-friendly outdoor environment for our community,” he said.

Plaudits for city’s three-term mayor

When Wyndham councillor John Gibbons rst became mayor (or shire president, as it was known then), Werribee’s population was about45,000,itwasstillknownas“thecountry suburb”, Point Cook had only a handful of residents, Werribee Plaza didn’t exist and Manor Lakes and Williams Landing were still more than 20 years in the future.

at was 1983, when Wyndham wasn’t even a city. It was still known as the Shire of Werribee.

Plenty has changed in the past 32 years, but Cr Gibbons and his dedication to serving the community have remained a constant.

At last Monday’s council meeting, the Cha ey ward councillor was recognised a er recently being presented with the honorary

title of Mayor Emeritus, which is awarded by the Municipal Association of Victoria and recognises councillors who have served three or more terms as mayor.

A Werribee resident for more than 40 years, Cr Gibbons was elected shire president in August, 1983.

HeservedtwotermsintheroleuntilAugust, 1985, before returning as mayor of the City of Werribee between August, 1992, and August the following year. He returned to the council in 2012.

Cr Gibbons is a foundation member of Victoria University and in 2004 he received an Order of Australia for services to education and the Wyndham community.

Cameron Tait

‘‘ We know that if the shade is there, they will use it ’’ - Ian Oliver

“Whether students are watching a game, waiting to bat or just a er somewhere to sit on a summer day, we are sure this new area will be an asset we can all be proud of.”

Cancer Council chief executive Ian Oliver said two in three Australians would be diagnosed with skin cancer in their lifetime, and adolescence was traditionally a period when people put themselves at risk.

“Without access to proper shade at lunch time, when UV levels o en peak, our teenagers are put at risk of developing skin cancer in the future,” he said. “However, we know that if the shade is there, they will use it.”

Volunteers are busy pruning 5000 roses ahead of the State Rose and Garden Show at Werribee Park next month. The annual show is a chance for plant and gardening enthusiasts to pick up tips from rose experts, buy plants, talk to stallholders and enjoy the grounds of the State Rose Garden. There will also be live jazz, children’s activities, and food, wine and afternoon tea for sale. Last year’s inaugural show attracted more than 4000 people. This year’s show is on Sunday, November 16, from 10am-3pm. More details are at www.experiencewyndham.com.au. Stop and smell the roses

Kids walk the walk

By Laura Michell

Acting out the message

Wyndham Legal Service is on a mission to educate young people and migrants about family violence.

Pupils at a Tarneit school are putting their best foot forward to improve their health.

Baden Powell College, with the help of Wyndham council’s Health Together Wyndham team, has developed a plan aimed at encouraging pupils to walk or cycle to school. About80percentofitspupilslivewithintwo kilometres of the school, but only 27 per cent ride or walk there each day.

Assistant principal Jason Vandy said the

school had chosen ve safe travel paths and walking school bus routes to encourage pupils to choose walking over being driven to school.

“We want to decrease tra c congestion and hazards at peak times around the school and educate our students about healthy choices in and out of the classroom,” he said.

Mayor Bob Fairclough said the council was supporting the active travel plan because latest health statistics showed 57 per cent of Wyndham children were not getting their recommended daily minimum amount of

physical activity. “I encourage families who live a long way from the school to drop their children at the start of the marked routes and walk with them or, if they’re old enough and con dent enough, allow them to walk to school without mum or dad,” he said. “ is is an easy way to get children in the habit of walking or riding and giving them a healthy start to life.” e school received $5000 from the council to help implement the plan, while Bicycle Network has given the school $2500 to help with mapping the walking routes.

Next month, community lawyers will perform a series of short plays, titled November NoViolence, acrossthewestern suburbs and will then lead audience discussion.

e legal service hopes that discussing family violence in a more creative way will get its message out to more people. e plays were written by Peloton Production Company head writer and lawyer Nick Musgrove.

Mr Musgrove says the plays are short, sharp and dramatic and embedded with obvious and subtle forms of domestic violence.

“ ey’re designed to elicit audience engagement, interaction and education.” isyearisthethirdtimethelegalservice has performed the plays. Last year, it delivered more than 20 performances to more than 500 people in Wyndham. For details call 9741 0198.

MY WYNDHAM

Hoppers Crossing resident and Werribee Support and Housing chief executive Carol Muir helps Wyndham locals whose needs arise daily, writes Rebecca Miller.

What’s your connection to the local community?

I’mchiefexecutiveofUnitingCare’sWerribee Support and Housing and have been for 15 years. Our agency, with the help of 20 sta and 60 volunteers, focuses on homeless prevention. We run programs on housing support, foster care, emergency relief, parent and adolescent mediation, crisis and early intervention counselling to Wyndham residents, a young parents’ support group, and independent living skills. We use data to identify trends and develop new programs that answer people’s needs

Having worked in the sector for 41 years, I’ve enjoyed many aspects. Having students on placement who contribute to the agency and community is great, as is working with volunteers, everyone collaborating together and helping vulnerable people by providing advocacy and empowerment – that’s rewarding. e daily challenges keep me going and I never know what each day will bring.

Wyndham is a community-focused area as shown by the support given through local service clubs, residents, the Geelong Cats, and Aldi supermarkets.

I’m also treasurer of the Hoppers Crossing Club darts club and have been involved in tennis and squash committees. I’ve lived in Hoppers Crossing since the late ’80s.

What do you like about your neighbourhood?

eaccessibilitywehavetothecity,whilestill being far enough away from the hustle and

bustle. I like our community’s diversity. We have tremendous landscapes and nature and need to treasure these, including Campbells Cove, which is like being transported to a European shingvillagewithallthecoloured beach shacks.

Whatwouldyouliketochange?

egrowthhasbeenphenomenalandIwould

like to see governments work together to plan for sustainable growth, such as access to publictransport,preventingpeoplebecoming isolated. We need diverse planning, including mixed-density living and a stronger focus on design around community needs.

What’syourfavouriteplacetogetco ee? Chatterbox makes great co ee.

Share a funny story of something that’s happenedtoyouinWyndham While away on holidays, a friend was looking a er my pet cockatoo.

I called him to see how my cockatoo was going.

He said it had escaped and he was currently following its ight path around Wyndham in his car to catch it.

Stayin’ alive: a how-to

Rachael Williams knows all too well the importance of teaching parents vital rst-aid skills.

As an emergency rst responder, the Tarneit resident has seen the di erence that basic rst-aid knowledge can make in an emergency.

To help more parents and carers learn what to do in an emergency, Ms Williams has begun o ering rst-aid classes.

e two-hour classes teach participants how to perform basic rst-aid on children aged up to eight, how to help an unconscious child and how to manage di erent scenarios including drowning, choking, burns, asthma attacks, seizures, bites and stings.

Parents and carers also learn how to improve safety around their home.

Ms Williams said summer was the ideal time for parents to learn rst-aid, with children likely to spend more time around swimming pools and water.

“I believe all parents should know these basic skills,” she said. “I have a true passion for rst-aid, having seen the di erence these vital skills can make in an emergency.

“I’vehadatleastfoursituationswhereparents have come back and told me about incidents that have occurred a er they have been to one of my courses, and they have had to do CPR on their own children. Having the con dence to step in has made all the di erence for them.”

More details at www.bumps rstaid.com.au.

Laura Michell

OPEN DAY

Living

Layby

Rings, Earrings, Jewellery, Gold, Silver, Diamonds,

120 Maidstone Street, Altona 9398 8551 (Harrington Square. Near Westona Station) www.uccellojewellerywatches.com.au

NEW ARRIVALS

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

leading radiation treatment for cancer patients has arrived in Footscray

Introducing our new TrueBeam linac machine – the only one of its kind in the western suburbs of Melbourne. Enabling delivery of the most advanced, non-invasive radiotherapy the TrueBeam delivers treatments with precision and accuracy which means there are fewer side effects. It also enables treatment to be delivered quicker, allowing patients to get on with their day sooner. At Radiation Oncology Victoria we treat public and private patients with Medicare covering 80–90% of your costs.

centre

• Patient drop off at the door

FROM THE ARCHIVES

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

40 years ago

October 30, 1974

Werribee Shire Council revealed last week that Werribee central shopping area should be the major shopping complex for the shire but a recision notice will have to be dealt with before the decision is o cial. Council was split over whether the major centre should be in the central area or somewhere else.

30 years ago

October 31, 1984

Werribee faces its biggest snake problem in 30 years, says local snake catcher Charlie Lash. e veteran reptile wrangler has already caught more than 60 snakes in backyardssincetheystartedcomingoutof hibernation about two weeks ago.

20 years ago

October 26, 1994

Werribee has won its battle to retain the prized Laverton North industrial area but stands to lose up to $1 million in rate revenue when Exford and Balliang East are merged with neighboring shires. ese are the main rami cations of municipal boundary changes recommended by the Local Government Board last week.

10 years ago

November 10, 2004

Some Wyndham service stations may be investigated for allegedly selling dirty fuel, which has cost some motorists up to $1600 in repairs. Westpoint Ford service manager Laurie Sammut said an average of two cars a week had been coming in withdamagecausedbycontaminatedfuel. Consumer A airs Victoria urged a ected motorists to report incidents immediately.

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

WANT YOUR EVENT LISTED? Community Calendar is made available free of charge to not-for-pro t organisations to keep the public informed of special events and activities. Send item details to Star Weekly Community Calendar, 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.

Welsh choir

The Victorian Welsh Choir will perform at St James Community Hall, 336 Derrimut Road, Hoppers Crossing, on Sunday, November 2, from 2pm. $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, November 9, from 9am-5pm at Wyndham Civic Centre.

■ www.werribeecraftfestival.tripod.com

Lawn bowls

Twilight bowls begin at Werribee Bowls Club on Wednesday, November 5, from 6.30pm. Arrive before 6pm to play.

■ www.werribeebowlsclub.com

Volunteers needed

The Multiple Sclerosis Community Visitors Scheme is seeking volunteers to join its program in the western metropolitan area. Volunteers are required to visit elderly residents in aged-care facilities once a fortnight.

■ 9845 2729

Night market

Browse artisan stalls selling clothing, accessories and jewellery and be entertained by musicians at the Urban Summer Nights Market, beginning Saturday, November 8, from 4-9pm. Held

to play soccer

Sign up to play soccer with the Tarneit Juniors Stars at the club’s registration evening on Wednesday, November 5, from 5.15-6.30pm. The club is running a seven- week program for children aged 5-12. At Goddard Street Reserve, Tarneit. ■ 0435 923 469

at Kelly Park, Synnot Street, Werribee, the market will run on the second Saturday of each month during summer.

■ www.urbanmarkets.com.au

Health expo

Visit the Wellbeing Market and Expo at Westgate Wellness, 107 Elm Park Drive, Hoppers Crossing, on Sunday, November 2 from 10am-3pm to nd out about alternative therapies and mainstream

services to improve your health. ■ www.westgatewellness.com

Awareness day

Raise awareness of Ataxia at a community day on Saturday, November 1 at Lilydale Lakes, from 11am-3pm. Run by Spinocerebellar Ataxia Australia, the day will include a free barbecue. A shuttle bus will run from Lilydale and Ringwood stations. ■ 0429 589 717

WIN THIS

After an astoundingly successful event in 2013, which drew visitors from all around Australia, Santa’s Magical Kingdom returns in 2014 bigger and better at a new home, Caul eld racecourse. Santa’s Magical Kingdom brings the wonder and joy of a traditional Christmas. This interactive walk-through wonderland is an enchanting experience with everything you love about Christmas. Get ready to be amazed as you see the magic of Christmas come to life! Enter now for a chance to win two family passes, each valued at $132.54. Visit www. santasmagicalkingdom.com.au.

To enter, visit winthisnow.com.au and follow the prompts. Entries close Sunday, November 2, at 11.59pm, and will be drawn next day at 10am (Melbourne local time) 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 winthisnow.com.au. Terms and conditions are available at winthisnow.com.au.

Local Producers needed for Ballan Farmers’ Market

We are keen to hear from people wanting to sell local produce at our Market on the second Saturday of each month, especially fruit and vegetables. The stallholder fee is reasonable; the venue is popular with locals and visitors and our customer base is growing. Please call Carol on 0490 114 130 or Amanda on 0498 361 291

showcasing local business

Get hooked by the right bait

Working in a tackle store at 18 years old, Michael Felsovary decided to buy his rst rod – and he has been hooked ever since.

He now owns Hooked on Bait & Tackle at Hoppers Crossing, turning his passion into a living.

The business has a range of tackle and great service that takes customers back to the good old days, when the right advice was given out every time.

“We have been open for almost 10 years now, with more to come. During this time the store has changed numerous times,” Michael says.

“We are always expanding our range so we can offer more to our customers.

“This includes a recent expansion that has allowed us to now stock a range of Native Watercraft pedal and paddle kayaks.”

Michael’s business aim is to provide customers with not only the tools but the knowledge to have a great time on the water and, hopefully, catch a sh or two.

Hooked on Bait & Tackle stocks a comprehensive range of key brands, such as Shimano, L Wilson, Rapala, Plano, Berkley, Costa Sunglasses, NS Black Hole and many others.

Customers can expect friendly and knowledgeable service, the best range of fresh and frozen bait available, something new and exciting to see and a huge range of products to select from – not just standard items but speciality ones as well.

“What we are really proud of is that we also stock an extensive range of quality boutique brands, in particular, brands

out of Japan, such as OSP, IMA, Jackall, Yamashita, Maria, Gancraft, Evergreen, Imakatsu and Dress,” Michael says.

“The quality of the local product is second to none and we are proud to stock it. We are also proudly independent, which means we only put the best product in our customers’ hands.

“We have the largest range of speciality

products and we try to source the best products available for any style of shing.

“It is one thing to have this diverse range of products, but we also have a great team of staff, who understands the products and can explain them and point you in the right direction, whether you are simply looking to soak a bait in your local waterways or target the fantastic

Hooked on Bait & Tackle, 159 Old Geelong Road, Hoppers Crossing. Opens 9am-5.30pm Monday-Wednesday, 9am-6pm Thursday, 9am-7pm Friday and 9am-5pm weekends. Inquiries: 9748 3811 or www.gethookedon.com.au

Cool Christmas at Gift Givers

Avoid the mayhem of Christmas shopping and breeze your way through to year’s end at the Gift Givers Gallery.

There is a vast assortment of gifts with something different to anything the other gift stores are stocking.

Owners Jan and John Grapsas say it’s “a store where everyone can buy a gift for anyone”.

“We have the best range of gifts and kitchenware for every occasion this side of the West Gate Bridge.

“We spend a lot of time hand-picking our products. We think outside the box.

“We don’t want to be the same as everyone else. We have about 5000 lines here, something for everyone, all ages and genders,” Jan says.

Jan has more than 25 years experience in retail with 19 years as a buyer and merchandiser.

“We started this business out of necessity for the general public of Werribee as there was nowhere to buy a quality gift. And we thought that with our expertise we could make a go of it,” she says.

Since opening the store, the couple has helped the community raise more than $5000 in fundraising events.

“We run an in-store fundraising night at Gift Givers Gallery, where participants can shop at leisure, have a bite to eat and a relaxed coffee or tea with us. A percentage of all sales goes back to the organising group.”

Gift Givers Gallery also offers a bridal registry, gift vouchers and three-month lay-by so customers can lay-by now and have their purchase paid off in time for Christmas.

Free gift wrapping is also available and the store can make hampers for various occasions, including Christmas. Shopping, wrapping, delivery and personalised interior decorating advice are all part of the quality service customers can expect.

“We recently won back-to-back Wyndham Business Awards small retail category. This makes our effort worthwhile, but gives as much to our customers as it does to us,” Jan says. “Now that we are well recognised among our suppliers, we hope to be able to obtain better deals, which we can pass on.”

Gift Givers Gallery, 34 Watton Street, Werribee. Opens 9am-5.30pm Monday-Friday, 9am-4pm Saturday, and will be open seven days a week throughout December. Inquiries: 8742 6642 or search Gift Givers Gallery on Facebook.com

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Play in the real world at Wyncity

Alittle friendly competition never hurt anyone, so rustle up a team and get down to Wyncity Bowl & Entertainment.

Wyncity is an ideal place for entertaining the whole family, with ten-pin bowling, laser tag, bumper cars, glow-in-the-dark mini golf and 50 arcade machines.

It has Australia’s rst ever Time Freak –a UV themed game room with 3D props, where patrons race against the clock to push buttons quickly to light up a playground – plus a fully licensed café and restaurant.

Family, friends and colleagues can either

make up a team or join another team to compete against others as part of the bowling league.

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

Whether you are after a social or competitive game, whether you’re young or young-at-heart, there’s something to suit everyone.

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

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“Our 24 lanes of international Qubica bowling equipment features 42-inch monitors, iPad scoring with Facebook check-in, built-in cameras, and are serviced by virtual waiters. Our latest generation Laserforce area with 400 square metre arena gives guests an adrenalin-packed adventure, with capacity for 24 people each mission and awesome props, easy-to-use weapons and a pumping soundtrack.

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

Stop by the restaurant for a $15 parma or pasta on Mondays, $12 pizza and pot on Tuesdays, $12 burger or pizza

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on Wednesdays, and kids eat free on Thursdays. Bowl all you like on Friday nights for just $20 per person.

WynCity has been an iconic bowling experience in Werribee for the past 30 years and recently moved to Point Cook to expand.

“We provide families with value for money and an amazing experience. No one is ever bored at WynCity!”

WynCity Bowl & Entertainment, 36 Wallace Avenue, Point Cook. Opens 10am weekdays and 9am weekends, until late all days. Inquiries: 1300 783 123

The “WYNCITY SUPERPASS” has returned to Wyncity Bowl & Entertainment!

That’s 4 hours of unlimited fun:

Tenpin Bowling

Laser Tag

Video Games

Mini Golf

Time Freak

and Bumper Cars!

Hop into the ideal meeting place

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The club also awarded sponsorships

of more than $81,000 to local community-based sports clubs and volunteer organisations, taking the total of its contributions to more than $110,000.

Locals also enjoy great meals at the club’s popular bistro, which opens for lunch and

dinner services from Thursday to Saturday. Become a member of the Hoppers Crossing Sports Club for just $5 and try the new $13 lunch menu.

Members get 10 per cent off food and beverages.

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

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Day care makes children VIPs

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

“We are a exible, childcare option, allowing parents to interview and chose the educator they feel best suits their family’s childcare needs,” director Gail Sinopoli says.

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

V.I.P Family Day Care has 85 educators

across Wyndham, who care for children in their own homes.

“We visit our educators unannounced to ensure the highest quality of care is given. After families advise us of care starting, we ensure an additional visit is made to observe how the child is settling and to provide this feedback to parents.”

There have been many happy parents using V.I.P Family Day Care services, including Samantha, of Werribee, and Elizabeth, of Truganina.

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

has special needs and I nd her V.I.P carer is 100 per cent accommodating to those needs, even undergoing training to help care for her,” Samantha says.

Elizabeth agrees with the quality of care. “In care with V.I.P, my girls have thrived. They have made friends, learned so much and have con dence in themselves,” she says.

“I have nothing but the highest praise for my children’s carer. Additionally, her facilities are clean, neat and well maintained.”

V.I.P Family Day Care has operated in

Wyndham for about eight years, one of the rst family day care services approved.

“We are more experienced than other new services and have passed our accreditation with ying colours,” Gail says.

Christmas school holiday activities are available but bookings must be made to avoid disappointment.

V.I.P Family Day Care, 29-31 Industrial Avenue, Hoppers Crossing. Opens 8am-4.30pm Monday-Friday. Inquiries: 9360 0689

Centre helps our city to grow

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Many businesses have already identi ed the opportunities Werribee offers.

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

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

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

Wyndham City is dedicated to facilitating business growth, investment and activity centre development in Werribee.

The Werribee Development Centre is your first point of contact for any development and business enquiries.

Located in the heart of the Werribee City Centre, the Werribee Development Centre offers a professional information suite where you can discuss your next development or business venture with our dedicated specialist team.

Werribee Development Centre 2/10 Watton St, Werribee 9742 0788 info@growwerribee.com.au www.growwerribee.com.au

The importance of being learners

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The partnerships established exist for the

Play the way to early learning

Platypus Junction has recently opened its fourth early learning centre and kindergarten – at Point Cook’s Featherbrook Estate. Platypus Junction has three other centres at Mentone, Mt Eliza and Montmorency.

Catering for children from three months to ve years, including a government-funded kindergarten program, each age group has its own special areas for indoor and outdoor learning and play that is challenging and fun.

The centres’ educational curriculum is based on the Early Years Learning Framework Curriculum.

The kindergarten program has been developed by Platypus Junction especially for its centres. It operates ve days a week, in collaboration with a degree-quali ed teaching team.

The focus is on preparing kindergarten pupils for school by increasing self-con dence, self-esteem, independence and promoting problem-solving skills.

The framework identi es ve learning outcomes – identity, community, well-being, learning and communication.

Platypus Junction kindergarten educators manage school readiness and liaise with prep teachers assigned to pre-schoolers to ensure a smooth transition into school.

Platypus Junction operations director Michelle Jones says she is committed to working alongside the teams to support a quality early-learning service for children, families and communities.

Dale and Julie Pearce established Platypus Junction in the mid ’90s, inspired by their own search for a more caring and nurturing approach to childcare.

The centre management is still family-owned and operated.

Each centre focusses on the importance of early learning and, in particular, learning through play.

As part of this, Platypus Junction has introduced iPad minis for kinder kids.

Michelle says educational apps are proving a wonderful opportunity to positively challenge children by adding another learning dimension.

“We have found them [iPad minis] to be invaluable – they have been a fantastic resource,’’ Michelle says. “Many children are very uent on the iPad and it’s certainly increasing their language, literacy and ne motor skills.”

For more information or to ll out a pre-enrolment form online, visit www. platypusjunction.com.au/ptcook

Platypus Junction Point Cook, 37-39 Windorah Drive, Featherbrook Estate, Point Cook. Opens 6.30am-6.30pm Monday-Friday. Inquiries: 8375 0900 or www.platypusjunction.com.au/ptcook.

Platypus Junction centres emphasise that children learn through play. (Supplied)

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Swing in to a super golf spot

With warmer weather and holidays approaching, now’s the ideal time for rest and relaxation and perhaps a game or two of golf at Golftec in Hoppers Crossing.

Owner Euclid Boraine says Golftec offers a premium indoor golf entertainment centre with driving range.

“We offer coaching and training for adults and juniors by professional golfer Warren Costabile, who played the circuit for eight years.

“We’re the only indoor golf centre in Melbourne’s west, providing golfers the opportunity to play irrespective of weather conditions.”

Euclid says Golftec is the perfect venue to improve your game. It is also a fully licensed venue.

“Golfers can come for a game with friends or family for fun and we also offer venue hire for functions such as bucks nights and parties with a golf theme,” he says.

Although open for only six months, Golftec is proving a hit with visitors.

The club’s Facebook page has plenty of ‘likes’ and favourable comments.

“I had a lesson here a few days ago with teaching pro Warren C, and was super impressed with his technical knowledge,” Jacques says. “He was extremely friendly, as were the rest of the staff.

“The set-up and layout of the venue are world class and the massive putting/

chipping area was heaps of fun to play on!”

Dave left the comment: “Was so impressed with the friendly service and excellent facilities – I signed up on the spot, a one-year membership, including 12 golf lessons with pro Warren.”

“Two lessons down and never hit the ball so well. This is my happy place. Highly recommended to all golfers.”

Another post reads: “The most innovative way to improve your swing, play a round of golf and also get your short game in order on a magni cent putting green. An absolutely brilliant gol ng venue.”

Golftec, 6/387-393 Old Geelong Road Hoppers Crossing (near Yamaha Motorcycles). Opens 10am-8pm Monday-Friday. Inquiries: 9369 5753

Finding oors no longer a chore

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rugs are up to 50 per cent off.

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

A place to learn all about life

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

8734 5200 or www.mackillopwerribee.com.au

There are also alternative pathways through Victorian Certi cate of Applied Learning (VCAL) and Vocational Education and Training (VET) certi cates.

MacKillop has a dedicated year 9 campus at St Mary’s Werribee South and a

select-entry vocational pathways program for year 10 students.

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

Visit MacKillop College during its Open Day on Sunday, November 9. Alternatively tours can be arranged by contacting the registrar directly to nd out what the Catholic co-educational secondary college offers.

School tours are also available on Mondays & Wednesdays by appointment

8734 5200

Russell St. Werribee www.mackillop.vic.edu.au

Club stands strong for locals

There’s something special about belonging to the Hoppers Club where everybody is counted as part of a huge and tight-knit community – and the group is still growing!

“Right now, Hoppers Club is at its peak. Membership is steadily growing, our venue continues to be updated and expanded, our sub-clubs are thriving and most of our staff have been here for at least ve years, some for more than 15 years.” club general manager Michael Lewis says.

“Then there is a dedicated team of long-serving board members, who also have many years experience with the venue. Some have been with us since the early days.

“We have come a long way since 1973, and we have no doubt the dreams and goals that were outlined in informal discussions by the original club board members have now become a reality,” Michael says.

The Hoppers Club is home to one of the largest lawn bowls clubs in the western suburbs with four teams competing in the Tuesday Pennant competition and seven teams in the Saturday Pennant competition.

It also has among the largest pool and darts clubs in the western suburbs and one of the largest netball clubs in Victoria.

There is also an indoor bowls club for persons of all abilities, a social golf club, social travel club and a Vietnam Veterans social club.

Hoppers Club is a perfect venue for locals and a home away from home for members.

The club prides itself on going above and beyond the call of duty and doing the very best to meet all customers’ needs and expectations, all the while providing

Hoppers Club

outstanding, rst-class service to each member and every guest.

Michael says the three key ingredients to the perfect celebration or event are food, setting and service.

Hoppers Club functions manager Melody Pedersen-Cook is con dent the club can offer the best venue and setting for most celebrations, meetings or conferences.

Highly trained chefs, eager to create the perfect catering experience every time, work alongside clients to make their ideas into reality.

“Our function rooms offer the exibility

of space and the latest in technology” Melody says. “So whether it’s an intimate low-key affair or a grand-scale event, we are dedicated to providing you with a truly memorable experience from your initial inquiry to the conclusion of your special event.”

“The original committee, right up to the current one, has done a lot of hard work over the past 41 years. What’s been achieved has been outstanding – 100-fold on what we originally thought it could be –and we hope it continues to be successful and bene t the community.”

Present club secretary Carolyn Pattison couldn’t agree more.

“From when I joined the club in 1995, when it was a small family-orientated community venue, to now where it attracts a younger clientele as more people move into the area, the club has always been one big family,” Carolyn says.

“When the club rst started it was run and owned by voluntary members and, to this day, it’s still owned by the members. The rst paid manager didn’t start until 1992.”

Throughout its history the club has

always given back to the local community. Today, manager Michael Lewis and his team of dedicated staff continue to support the community and provide an entertainment venue with great food and a place for locals to meet and make new friends, just as Pat and John did.

Hoppers Club, 180-200 Pannam Drive, Hoppers Crossing. Opens 9am-midnight Monday-Thursday, 9am-1am Friday, 9am-2am Saturday and 11am-11pm Sunday. Inquiries: 9749 4844 or www.hoppersclub.com.au

OUR SUB CLUBS

CARPET

BOWLS

We get together every Monday from 9.30am to Midday. Also known as the ‘All abilities’ clubbecause of the diversity of our players.

DARTS

Our darts sub-club is one of our most popular clubs. We get together on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday.

Look great while doing good

Turn your retail experience into an act of goodwill by shopping where you can get quality clothing, at great prices, and the money goes to a worthy cause.

Payless Clothing at Hoppers Crossing offers a huge range of recycled clothing, shoes, handbags, toys, bric-a-brac and furniture.

The business, started by the Spine and Limb Foundation 20 years ago, ventured

into the recycled clothing market about 16 months ago All proceeds raised by the store go back to the charity.

The Spine and Limb Foundation is dedicated to supporting people with spinal cord paralysis sustained through injury or disease, and those with traumatic and genetic limb loss.

The foundation helps the elderly and provides rehabilitation assistance to patients moving back into the community

following discharge from hospital. It also provides support, information, advice and advocacy services to help people with a disability take part in community life.

Manager Bryan Godfrey says customers can nd a great range of apparel and accessories in store.

‘‘We are very selective of the quality of goods we sell,’’ he says. ‘‘These goods may have otherwise gone to land ll, so we are helping the environment by selling

them to people who can use them.’’ Bryan says Payless Clothing has donation bins around Melbourne.

‘‘We also do door-to-door collections. People can … call us and organise for donations to be picked up.”

Payless Clothing, 12 Costa Drive, Hoppers Crossing. Opens 8am-4.30pm Monday-Friday and 10am-2pm Saturday. Inquiries: Visit Payless Clothing Op Shop on Facebook.com

Kids nd 21st century balance

Is your kid going to be a Kool Kid?

Kool Kidz Tarneit long daycare is now open and taking new enrolments.

How is Kool Kidz different? The centre prides itself on quality child care for children.

“As a teacher for more than 12 years, my daughters have attended childcare and I’ve seen what works and what doesn’t,” says owner-operator Sam Johnson.

“This has driven my passion to build and operate a service that values parents’ ideas and feedback, as well as integrates itself into the local community and the multicultural melting pot that is Tarneit.”

The service has seven rooms, each lled with an array of both educational and fun resources, and staffed with above-standard educator-to-child ratios.

Each indoor space opens to an outdoor area, which combines the highest-quality play equipment with rich natural landscaping where children can play, explore and let their imaginations grow. This includes dry river beds, sand pits, ower beds and vegetable patches.

Safety is Sam’s number one concern and, to guarantee both children and staff are safe at all times, ngerprint technology is installed at the centre, ensuring access to the service is restricted only to those who are authorised.

“Ensuring the children are safe and secure is our primary concern,” Sam says.

“This technology prevents unapproved individuals entering the facility, and provides peace of mind to parents who are entrusting their children with us.”

Kool Kidz menus are created by an experienced cook, and re ect the diverse cultures in the local area and satisfy all

dietary and nutritional requirements. A key aspect of the centre is the dining room, where children develop table etiquette and good manners.

Finally, Sam’s experience and passion for 21st century learning has led to Kool Kidz introducing the latest educational

technology. For example, children aged three and over have access to a bank of iPads that are loaded with educational and fun apps.

There is also a ‘smart board’ to support learning – a great way to get children ready for school in this age of technology.

“Every child matters” is the mantra at Kool Kidz Tarneit. Kool Kidz, 642 Tarneit Road, Tarneit. Opens 6.30am-6.30pm Monday-Friday. Inquiries: Sam 0407 168 018 or www1.koolkidzchildcare.com.au/tarneit

A school career in one venue

The jump from primary school to secondary college can be a big one often involving a new environment, uniform and friends. But students of The Grange College don’t have to worry about that as it caters to 5-18 year olds.

“We cater to Wyndham students of all ages and abilities, providing a seamless transition throughout their education with a diverse curriculum,” says acting principal David Smillie.

“The two-campus structure, including our primary campus in Callistemon Drive and secondary campus in Deloraine Drive, provides an intimacy which allows students and staff to know each other. This creates a sense of belonging and community, one which empowers the entire school.”

Students can be involved in a range of programs, including student leadership, sport and performing arts; Italian and Hindi language classes; VCAL and VET programs; and a high-achievers program.

The college also gives students advice on tertiary study and has a trade training centre for those interested in a career in the automotive industry.

“We give our senior students pathway advice and help them plan for the future through our partnerships with Deakin and Melbourne universities,” David says.

“We also offer them a large range of subject choices to help them study what they’re interested in to get into their chosen careers.”

The acting principal adds that his team of experienced teachers and staff are dedicated, caring, motivated and student-focussed, allowing them to provide pupils with the best possible learning environment.

“Our teachers and staff uphold the college’s values, which are respect, learning and working together and we encourage students to follow these,” David says.

“We take pride in equipping each boy and girl with the essential skills required for

lifelong learning and the breadth of outlook they will need to be con dent of their ability to successfully shape their futures in a rapidly changing world.”

The Grange P-12 College is currently accepting enrolments and encourages

parents to contact Sarah Papadopoulos to arrange an appointment.

The Grange P-12 College, Deloraine Drive Hoppers Crossing. Inquiries: 9748 9166 or www.thegrange.vic.edu.au

College links home and abroad

Parents wanting to send their children to a Catholic co-educational school, rich in facilities and choice, will nd Thomas Carr College at Tarneit meets those needs.

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

“As a Catholic school, we meet the educational needs of families. We recognise change as a positive, and provide our students with the con dence and skills to become future leaders.”

The college is named after Thomas Joseph Carr, the second Roman Catholic Archbishop of Melbourne.

And it is growing, with the rst stage of a $22 million building program complete.

The rst stage includes a $7 million state-of-the-art learning centre for year 7 and 8 students.

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

Year 11 students completing the Community Service Program handmade more than 100 poppies to contribute to the 5000 Poppies Project.

The 5000 Poppies Project is an art installation which involves more than 50,000 handmade poppies being ‘planted’ in Federation Square as a special tribute to the Australian servicemen and women on the Anzac centenary commemoration next year.

Textile teacher Joanna Grujovski said

students embraced the project. “Our students were delighted and proud to be part of a meaningful and historic tribute.”

Since 2010, Thomas Carr College has delivered the VCE in China program in conjunction with Chinese partner schools, under Victorian Education Department licence. It also has ties with Japan and

and is creating new links in Italy.

and future students can visit the college and take a guided tour during open days from February 2015.

Thomas Carr College, 35 Thomas Carr Drive, Tarneit. Inquiries: 8734 2444 or www.thomascarr.vic.edu.au

Simply the best at trucks, buses

Whitehorse Truck & Bus in Footscray has a team that boasts a deep well of experience in the industry, so potential customers will be hard pressed to nd somewhere with more knowledge and expertise.

“Our general manager, Steve Evans, has been with the company for 27 years and involved with trucks for 39 years,” manager Stephen Meertens says.

“Our parts manager, Mark Cornell, has been with the company 24 years and has 39 years’ experience in parts and operations.

“Service manager Shane Baines has progressed through the business from a 19-year-old apprentice to senior manager over 17 years.”

The sales team has a wealth of experience and an in-depth knowledge to steer customers in the right direction when thinking of buying a new truck or bus.

“We have demonstrator and built-to-go vehicles in stock that our sales team are happy to drive to you for a test drive,”

Stephen says.

Whitehorse Truck & Bus is a franchised

business of Fuso Truck & Bus and is backed by a service team that has extensive knowledge in Japanese, American and European trucks, along with a parts team experienced in all makes.

The business supplies and stocks a comprehensive range of parts, sells new trucks and buses and provides nance and leasing options, spare parts, servicing, warranties and general mechanical repairs.

“We pride ourselves on working exible hours, often staying back or going the extra mile to satisfy customer needs –

as customer service is our top priority,” Stephen says. “We have an afternoon shift in our workshop at no increased labour rate and run a 24-hour call-out service every day for added convenience to customers.”

The dealership, recipient of the National Metropolitan Dealer of the Year Award for 2013, is in a central location close to the CBD and within easy access of the West Gate Freeway.

Whitehorse Truck & Bus, 198 Whitehall Street, Footscray. Inquiries: 1300 794 115

One-stop clinic win for Wyndham

Wyndham locals tired of travelling to different areas for their medical needs are sure to be delighted Wyndham Private Medical Centre is providing a range of health services at Hoppers Lane General Practice in Werribee.

Hoppers Lane General Practice has 13 doctors and ve nurses on-site to provide primary healthcare in a safe and friendly environment, practice manager Janis Backwell says.

“Our practice is incorporated into the Wyndham Private Medical Centre and therefore provides access to medical and dental specialists, allied health services, mental health services and Wyndham Clinic, a private hospital giving specialised care to patients with mental health issues,” she says.

“Our doctors come from all over the world, including the United Kingdom, Iran, Poland, Sri Lanka and Australia, and many speak different languages such as Persian, Filipino and Spanish.”

The practice has recently been joined by two experienced doctors from the United Kingdom, Dr Satish Singh and Dr Suman Musku, who are looking forward to meeting new patients.

“As soon as I walked into Hoppers Lane General Practice I knew that was the practice for me,” Dr Singh says.

“I chose Wyndham because of the exciting growth opportunities and large multicultural population. After living in the UK, for 18 years and becoming a Fellow in general practice, I was keen to move to Australia, having heard about the area from friends.”

Dr Musku agreed.

“I am really excited to join the practice and call Wyndham home after many years working in England,” he says.

“It will be an asset for my career, having worked as a surgeon and general practitioner, to be in a place with all the facilities under one roof and helping the community in a holistic way.”

Both doctors conduct vasectomy procedures, which are privately billed.

The bulk-billing medical centre assists patients with chronic disease management such as diabetes and asthma; travel medicine; skin checks; minor procedures; sports medicine; immunisation; home-health assessments; and occupational health, including workplace injuries and health checks.

Anti-ageing injections and llers (privately billed) are also available.

Hoppers Lane General Practice, 242 Hoppers Lane, Werribee. Opens 8am-10pm Monday-Friday and 9am-5pm SaturdaySunday. Inquiries: 8731 6500

Dr Musku and Dr Singh are looking forward to working in Werribee (Joe Mastroianni)

DR MARTA SEIGEL SHUMBA

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

DR SAEIDEH KHODABAKHSHI

Dr Saeideh Khodabakhshi

Speaks English & Persian.

Interests include Skin Checks, minor skin surgery ,Woman’s health and Chronic disease.

DR AMALA PATHIRANA

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

Dr Nestor Fuertes

Dr Marta Seigel Shumba

Dr Saeideh Khodabakhshi

Dr David Louey

Dr Helen Grogan

Dr Lianne Wong

Dr Alex Soltani

Dr Amir Faham

Dr Phillip Ead

Dr Satish Singh

Dr Asher Freilich

Dr Amala Pathirana

Dr Suman Musku

Training for the future

Wyndham and western suburbs residents looking to further their education through tertiary study can do so with the new Werribee Learning Centre, a partnership between The Gordon TAFE and Deakin University, Geelong.

“We recognise that vocational education and training aligned with community needs is essential to support sustainable growth. Werribee Learning Centre will help people living in Melbourne’s west work in their chosen career,” the centre’s marketing manager Raelene Woods says.

“The centre will deliver certi cate, diploma and bachelor degree courses in commerce, construction, early childhood education, arts, business and science.”

Deakin University will deliver bachelor of commerce; associate degree of art, business and sciences; and a bachelor of early childhood education from the Werribee Learning Centre.

Gordon TAFE will deliver a diploma of children’s services (early childhood education and care); certi cate IV in work health safety, training and assessment; construction and plumbing; and certi cate II in warehouse operations and horticulture.

“The partnership between The Gordon and Deakin University means the facility provides a unique proposition to students. They bene t from hands-on learning, industry knowledge, workplace training and guaranteed pathways to Deakin University,” Raelene says.

“Our staff are industry experts who have worked in their eld before becoming teachers.

“They provide insight into the day-to-day work environment and what skills are needed on the job and are committed

to delivering highly relevant education in a exible and encouraging learning environment.”

She says the aim of the centre is to complement other Wyndham initiatives, such as The Gordon’s role as training partner for the new Wyndham Trade Training Centre.

“Wyndham is forecast to continue to be a major contributor to Victoria’s growth during the next 30 years and we can provide the educational opportunities to locals to support that.”

Werribee Learning Centre, which opened in March, is within walking distance of Werribee train station and has advanced

audio visual equipment, conference and meeting facilities.

Werribee Learning Centre, 9 Bridge Road, Werribee.

The Gordon, 2 Fenwick Street, Geelong. Opens 9am-5pm Monday-Friday. Inquiries: 5213 7957

Renma re ects designs to

With 30 years’ experience in the aluminium and glass industry, the Renma team at Keilor Park is hard to beat when it comes to knowing its products and how to successfully install them.

The family-owned and operated business, started by brothers Con and Reno Georgiou, manufacture locally, specialising in commercial projects but also taking on domestic jobs.

“We have 32 professional fabricators working in our 3500-square warehouse,” co-owner Con says.

“Our showroom is the largest and most modern in Melbourne’s western suburbs.”

Con and Reno invite customers to visit Renma, discuss their project and get professional recommendations.

“Most of our team has been part of Renma for many years, and they’re all dedicated and passionate about providing the best goods and services to our customers. Our staff are always friendly and willing to go the extra mile, which is proven by our loyal customer base.”

He says Renma is at the forefront of innovation, supplying high performance products that satisfy energy ef ciency requirements.

“Our extensive manufacturing capabilities ensure our products are carefully and professionally fabricated,” Con says.

“Upon dispatch, special instructions are negotiated to carefully install products with our professional installers, who can organise cranes, scissor lifts and cherry pickers to meet the individual needs of each project and site speci cations.”

Other bene ts to customers include the business’s high standing in the industry.

“Because we are such a big industrial company, we can give our customers the lowest prices and provide free measure and quotes,” Con says.

Renma manufacture and install commercial and domestic windows, showers, splashbacks, internal blinds, wardrobes, balustrade and security doors, and it stocks aluminium by Capral, glass by Viridian and hardware from Fosters and Assa Abloy.

It recently made and installed windows, showers and other products for two Glen Waverley homes that then sold for a record $3 million each.

And it’s not just about quality products at competitive prices, but giving back to the community as well. “We pride ourselves on helping the community by employing people with special needs,” Con says.

Renma, 15 Translink Drive, Keilor Park. Opens 9am-5pm, Monday-Friday. Inquiries: 9311 0011

Racing carnival not for speed

All drivers are on notice

– Victoria Police will be out in force for Operation Furlong, a highly visible traf c operation, from Friday, October 31, to Tuesday, November 4.

Senior Sergeant Ross Burbidge, road policing advisor for Brimbank and Melton, together with Roadsafe Westgate, wants everyone in the community to travel safely and enjoy the Melbourne Cup holiday weekend.

Large volumes of traf c are expected on our major freeways and highways during the Spring Racing Carnival weekend, particularly the Friday, Monday and Tuesday. Drivers travelling long distances are urged to take regular rest breaks to ensure they arrive safely.

Police will use speed cameras and other speed measuring devices to detect offending drivers.

Automated number plate recognition vehicles will be strategically placed to detect disquali ed, suspended and unlicensed drivers, as well as unregistered vehicles.

Marked and unmarked police vehicles will be used during Operation Furlong.

Police in booze buses and mobile patrol vehicles will intercept and test drivers for alcohol and drugs.

There will be a focus on speeding, alcohol and drug impaired driving, mobile

phones, seat belts, child restraints and fatigue, which are main contributing factors in fatal and serious injury collisions.

Police wish the community a safe and enjoyable long weekend and urge motorists to take care on the roads. “Remember, all members of the community have a role to play in road safety,” senior sergeant Burbidge said.

RoadSafe Westgate Community Road Safety Council chairman Jim Giddings said speed was a contributing factor in most road crashes, and urged drivers to stay within speed limits and drive to suit the conditions.

Speed affects both the risk of a crash happening and the severity of injuries sustained when a crash does happen.

Jim says the work of his group, along with initiatives, such as Operation Furlong, will hopefully reduce the number of serious road crashes on the state’s roads.

He asked the community to report speeding drivers to the Crime Stoppers number 1800 333 000.

The Victorian Community Road Safety partnership program has provided contributions to support RoadSafe Westgate and help address local road safety issues within Melton, Brimbank and neighbouring municipalities.

DRIVING IS NOT A GAME!

Top deals on second-hand goods

It’s easy and convenient to turn your unwanted goods into cash and nd a bargain, in quality second-hand products in time for Christmas.

Cash & Go Lenders is a second-hand dealership and pawnbroker.

Owner and manager Peter says experienced staff can assist with pawnbroking loans on goods and buying of second-hand goods. In the near future they will also offer pay day loans and nancing against motor vehicles.

“Having worked in the pawnbroking industry for over 35 years collectively we offer a lot of experience,” Peter says.

“But our main point of difference is that we focus mainly on customer service and professionalism.

“Our goal is for every customer to leave having had a great experience.”

Cash & Go Lenders believe they offer the best prices for second-hand goods and new stock arrives daily.

Customers can trust that they will receive the best deal on quality goods and the best advice from professionals who know what they’re doing.

“Most pawnbrokers present dark, dirty-looking stores that make you feel like you’re doing something dodgy just by walking into the shop,” Peter says.

“The truth is, everyone buys and sells second-hand nowadays. So we make sure our store is clean and bright and we welcome you as you are a normal person looking for a good deal.”

Peter has worked in the pawnbroking industry for 10 years and has seen the industry change in that time.

Co-owner and manager Milos has worked in the pawnbroking industry for more than 10 years, while Robin has 17 years’ experience in the industry. In fact, he says he helped start a

pawnbrokers in Victoria which has since grown into a major chain.

The newest member of the Cash @ Go team, Tresslyn has worked in the pawnbroking industry for two years.

Cash & Go Lenders, 36 Station Place, Werribee. Opens 9am-6pm Monday–Friday and 9.30am-5.30pm Saturday-Sunday. Inquiries: 9742 5651 or www.cashandgolenders.com.au

Modern Medical puts caring rst

Taking care of your health is more important now than ever before and Modern Medical Wyndham Vale delivers a service to t in with today’s lifestyle.

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

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

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

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

They understand that men require private and con dential care throughout various stages of their lives, including health check’s, blood-pressure screening, prostate screening and preventative medicine.

All clinics provide appointments outside business hours to ensure easy accessibility.

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

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

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

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

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

Modern Medical Wyndham Vale, 504-510 Ballan Road, Wyndham Vale. Opens

9am-5.30pm Monday-Friday. Inquiries: 9216 7999 or www.modernmedical.com.au

How much de nition do you need?

By Rod Easdown

Have a look on YouTube for the latest prank LG has pulled to publicise its big ultra high de nition television. It has replaced a window in a skyscraper with the television.

As job candidates sit through their interviews, they see in the “window” a ery comet crash into the city, the shockwave racing towards them. Most wind up on the oor.

If you haven’t seen a UHD telly, wander into a big electronics store. When you see a screen that stops you cold, there it is. ese things are amazing – the picture is so sharp you can see the ligree in a resort hotel’s balcony rails clear across a shimmering lake. It’s breathtaking.

And prices aren’t bad for new tech. For between ve and six grand you can take your pick of 165-centimetre televisions from any of the big brands.

Lesser brands are half that. ey come much bigger too, but they don’t go much smaller than 140 centimetres or so because below that size it’s hard to pick the improvement over regular full high de nition screens.

You stand there, quietly spellbound, and start doing the sums, a salesperson murmuring siren-like in your ear.

But there is a catch and you won’t discover it until you get home. You’re never going to get picture quality like you saw in the store. Well, not for a while anyway.

What you saw was a demonstration reel specially recorded in UHD.

Currently demo reels are about the only

things that have been recorded in UHD. ere are no UHD movies in the shops (there are a few Blu-rays that have been mastered to perform at their best on a UHD screen, but the native recording is still regular FHD – full high de nition), there are no UHD broadcasts and no UHD downloads.

UHD is four times sharper than FHD so demands four times the data handling. Recording it is expensive and complex. Once recorded, anything movie-length won’t t on a Blu-ray disc.

If and when native UHD becomes available, it will probably be provided on USB or by download. A er 3D broadcasts fell at as a tack, it’s unlikely television stations will start UHD broadcasts any time soon.

Raise this with salespeople and they’ll say the television upscales the image – whether it be broadcast, DVD, Blu-ray or YouTube – to UHD.

But while upscaling works with varying success,it’sstillnotasgoodasthosedemoreels.

e question you should ask yourself, however, is this; how much de nition do you need? Look at the big FHD tellies on display. eir resolution is still terri c. You can get so ware that brings out their best anywhere. e killer point is they cost a lot less than UHD.

By the way, when you’re investigating UHD, you’ll also hear about 4K. It’s exactly the same thing.

Some manufacturers call it UHD and others, ever helpful, call it 4K.

VIVIAN CINI WORLD ON A PLATE TEACHER

FB: What is your signature dish?

VC: Arancini and pavlova.

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

VC: A variety of tapas and mezze followed by chocolate.

FB: What is your favourite food TV show and who is your favourite TV food person?

VC: Food Safari and Manu Feildel.

FB: What is your favourite food?

VC: Chocolate and cheese.

FB: What is your favourite drink?

VC: Skinny latte.

FB: Which ve people would you most like to have dinner with?

VC: Vincent Van Gogh, the Dalai Lama, John Lennon, Moira Kelly and Manu Feildel.

FB: Do you have a kitchen tip for us?

VC: Buy locally grown, organic and free range where possible.

WORLD ON A PLATE

Several years ago now, Food Bytes featured the wonderful Vivian Cini, whose Italian heritage marked the beginning of a long love affair with food.

In 2007, Vivian combined two great passions –teaching and cooking – to launch Kitchen Kids, the rst children’s cooking school in Melbourne’s west.

Now, she’s taken things a step further and is excited to launch her latest venture: international cooking classes for adults, called World on a Plate.

Classes are held in Vivian’s newly renovated kitchen at Keilor Downs and are very much hands-on.

Participants can choose from Italian, French, Greek, Middle Eastern, Indian, Spanish or Moroccan cuisine. You’re greeted with champagne on arrival, and will create a threecourse meal comprising an entrée, mains and dessert.

Thesemayincludeanythingfrom traditional Italian favourites, such as osso bucco, gnocchi di patate and tiramasu, to Middle Eastern mezze delights, or even a melt-in-the-mouth, doublebaked French cheese souf é served on a veloute sauce.

Vivian runs both group and private classes. Gift vouchers are available.

All ingredients and equipment are

provided, so – as Vivian says – all you need to bring along is a healthy appetite!

She looks forward to passing on culinary traditions and sharing with others the simplicity of multicultural cooking at home.

For details, go to www.worldonaplate.com.au

And Vivian was only too happy to share with Food Bytes her own favourite foods, kitchen tips and the people she’d most like to have dinner with!

“I’d rather eat nothing than eat a carrot” Marian Keyes, author.

Time: 10am–2pm Location: Near Coles

On the Menu:

Point Cook Kitchen

Join us over the next 2 weeks for some more great creations including fun Halloween treats & Vegetarian dishes!

Hags Chicken singers, Cocktail Sausage Mummies, Graveyard Chocolate Cheese Cake Dip and Ginger Bread Men Skeletons

Time: 10am–2pm Location: Near Coles

On the Menu:

Salmon, Corn and Green Onion Tartlets, Zucchini Slice and Home Made Eggplant, Pepper and Ricotta Pizza

Fresh Food at Point Cook Town Centre

srom organic fruit and veg and fresh sea catches, to locally sourced produce and succulent meats, you’re sure to find the perfect selection of fresh food at Point Cook Town Centre.

Experience a great range of fresh food options at Point Cook Town Centre.

• Alma Organics

• Bakers Delight

• Coles

• sresh Point Deli

• Glory Asian Grocer

• Paradise Ocean Seafood

• Pretty’s Prime Cuts

• The Harvest Store

HOPPERS CROSSING 15 Morrow Place, 3029

On about 1000 square metres in Derrimut Heath estate, this 62-square, ve-bedroom house certainly deals out a spacious hand; this is immediately felt upon entry where a sinuous staircase ascending to a mezzanine gallery (with balcony access) is a striking feature in itself. Expanses of tiles ow throughout living areas which include a separate dining room, lounge room with a bar, a rumpus room at the back and a large family-meals zone around the kitchen. Black granite benchtops, an abundance of storage, an island bench, wall oven, electric cooktop and dishwasher characterise the large kitchen. Of the ve upstairs bedrooms, the huge main has a walk-in robe and en suite, and the main bathroom has a spa. The family room opens to a paved, private courtyard that accesses an outdoor kitchen, and there’s a lawn area for kids’ play. Other notable features are zoned oor heating, intercom and alarm systems, security shutters and a double garage.

In a quiet cul-de-sac close to Werribee Plaza, transport, schools and parks, this house from the ’80s is in original condition and, with a buff-up here and there, will make a ne family home on about 871 square metres. Five bedrooms are a boon for bigger families, and the main has an en suite. An extra-large, tiled living hub (rumpus room at the back) includes a kitchen decorated in peach (a favourite of the ’80s) and has ample cupboards, a dishwasher, wall oven and gas cooktop under a rangehood. Ducted heating cuts Melbourne winters down to size, and established gardens (including vegie) are a bonus. A long, concrete-paved driveway heads through double gates to a double carport – or a pergola for entertainment – and a lock-up double garage with storage space

Weekends spent mowing will be a thing of the past with this property in Re ections estate, with a grass-free front garden and a narrow side and back yards fully paved. More time can be spent enjoying the house which is spacious and light- lled, with a neutral decor and new-shine intact. Three of the large bedrooms have robes, while the main has a walk-in and en suite with a circular raised vanity basin. The lounge room has views of the estate’s lake, and a large, tiled family-meals area wraps around the kitchen. A dove-grey and white decor delivers a pleasing kitchen in which to work; it has an island bench, dishwasher, underbench oven and gas cooktop. On about 330 square metres, the house has high ceilings, downlights, ducted heating and cooling, alarm system, water tank and remote-controlled double garage with internal access. Schools, parks, train station and shopping centre are within a short walk.

A former Porter Davis display, this house is beautifully appointed and has a decor that easily eclipses the norm. And it’s the decorative elements and the attention to colour ow that make the house sing: timber vertical slats forming a screen between spaces, the pelmets that tie in with the timber look, the veneers in kitchen and bathrooms, the gorgeous olive in feature walls, the on-trend light ttings and, of course, the stunning polished oorboards. Of the four bedrooms (and there’s a study), the upstairs main has balcony access, walk-in robe and hotel-style en suite with dual vanity basins. Living areas are an upstairs rumpus room, a lounge-dining room with gas log re, theatre room, and a huge family-meals zone with bifolds to a covered deck. The chic kitchen has stone benchtops, pantry, dishwasher and 900mm cooker. Ducted heating, evaporative cooling, halogen lighting, security system and double garage (internal access) are other keynotes.

Within a ball toss of the Werribee River with its fabulous walking trails and spots to have a barbecue or toss in a line, this impeccably presented house and garden is low on maintenance and big on comfortable family living. Spaciousness de nes the house, but another hallmark is the extensive use of cedar and other timbers that showcase a passionate chippie’s work. And if that’s not your bag, a lick of paint would lighten things up.

Entry is into a cedar-lined foyer (tiled underfoot), to the left of which is a very big entertainment room with a trio of bay windows. Lovely two-toned oorboards emphasise the stretch of this space which

has a large cedar bar with a sink, two ceiling fans and access to an elevated covered deck at the back. It’s warmed by an Ultimate wood heater (there’s also ducted heating) and it’s in here that the timber makes its presence most felt in cedar-lined walls and ceiling with exposed beams. This room is really the star of the house and has terri c exibility in how it’s used by new owners.

A sliding door (all interior doors are stained timber, as are the skirts and architraves) at entry hall’s end ushers in a tiled kitchen-meals zone. The large kitchen has an abundance of timber cupboards topped with glossy charcoal laminate,

a breakfast bench under a bulkhead, glass-fronted display cabinets, wall oven and a 900mm gas cooktop.

A broad, tiled hallway heads from here to three bedrooms, two with bay window, cedar feature wall and triple-door built-in wardrobes. The main bedroom has a walk-in tted wardrobe and en suite. The nearby main bathroom, huge and fully tiled, has a diamond-shaped glass-brick feature and loads of storage in the vanity unit.

The laundry deserves a special mention. Not only is it extra-big, it has four storage closets, and a long bench with cupboards beneath – including pull-out hampers. If washing must be done, this is the kind of

laundry to make it easier; it also provides access to an extended remote-controlled double garage.

The meals area opens to an elevated timber deck with steps leading down to a Laserlite-clad pergola above terracotta tiles; a barbecue on mains gas is the focal point, with pretty gardens adding further attraction. A cedar shed is tucked away in the back corner and that completes a backyard with zero maintenance. Everything at this spread is insanely neat, so much so that move-in day will only entail furniture placement.

Werribee 115SilvereyeCrescent

Auction Sat29th Nov@12noon

Inspect Saturday@2:00pm PLAZA LOCATION

Lessthan1kmfromtheexpanding W’beePlaza&busservicemakingthislrge residenceasolid investmentoropportunityforthefamilytolivenearamenities.Thelivingspacesaregenerous withamassivefamilykitchenareaplusaseplounge.Comp4 BRs’,bir’s,ens&study.Incl duct/heat,air-con,spabath,coveredoutdoorentertainingarea&dbleggewiththru&internal access. Allsetonamanageable514m2approx allotment. Terms 10%Dep,Bal30days.

Agent:DarrenDodd0419365947

WebId 7244038

WYNDHAM VALE 2/5SurveyorStreet

For Sale

Inspect Saturday@12:00pm

MINIMALMAINTENANCE LIFESTYLE

Fullyestablished young3bedroomunitprovidingallthecomfortstomakeitapleasurable homeoraneasycareinvestment. Featureshighceilingsandtwolivingspacesofloungeand kitchen/familyareadivided by acourtyardlightwellwhichprovidesprivacytothelivingspaces. Thekitchenisequippedwitha900mmgasstove anddishwasher.Includesensuitetomaster, bir’s,ductedheating,ductedcoolingandinternalaccessfromthegarage.

Agent:DarrenDodd0419365947

WebId 7246000

Wyndham Vale 31Storkbill Road

For Sale

Inspect Saturday@11:30am FAMILY WANTED FOR SMART, EASY LIFESTYLE…

Ifsmart,easylivingatanentrylevelpriceiswhat you’re afterthenthishomeisfor you.Sleek stonecounters&s/sappliaddimpactinthefunctionalkitchenspacewhichfeatgascooktop, elec oven, DW,ens&wirtomain,slidingdoortotheside/reargarden&adbleggewith remote &internalaccess.Embracealifestyle you`veimagined,astrolltobuses&ashortdriveto shops&schools. Feat:3bdrms,duct/heat,evap/cool&Closetothenewlyconstructedstation.

Agent:Nicole Webb0403229806

WebId 7246151

Werribee 138Ballan Road

For Sale

Inspect Saturday@1:00pm SOLIDINVESTMENT/GREAT HOME

Generousdimensionsonagoodsizeblockapp574m2.Comprisesloungeandkitchen/meals areatogetherwith3spaciousbedroomsallwithbirsandalargeensuitewithspatothemaster. Includesductedheating,ductedcooling, vanityto wc andanexpansiveoutdoorlivingspace pergola/carportbigenoughtohouseaboat.Currentlytenanted- very neatandtidy returning $275pwforthelast2 years. Vacantpossessionavailable.

Agent:DarrenDodd0419365947

WebId 7246652 $310,000

Werribee

37 BlossomLane For Sale

Inspect Saturday@2:00pm

ORCHARD PARKESTATE -2BEDROOMS

Thisspacious2bedroompropertyis well locatedclosetoshops,bus,mainstreet shoppingcentreandwithinwalkingdistance tothe Werribee Station(1.5kmapprox). Also comprisesalounge,bathroom,kitchenwith loadsofcupboardspaceanddishwasher, mealsandlaundry. Ithasacourtyardwith pergolafor relaxingoutdoors,singlegarage (with remote),wallheaterandsplitsystemaircon.Blocksize:256m2approx

Agent:BobBoland0421077195 WebId 7070884

$270,000-$275,000

Situatedcloseto WerribeePlazaarethese 2units(ononetitle)ofwhicheachunit comprises2bedrooms,lounge&mealsarea, kitchen,bathroom,toilet,laundry, asingle carportandagenerousbackyardarea.Both Unitsare receiving$215pwin rentandhave longtermtenants(3yrsand18yrs).Don’tmiss thischancetostartoraddto yourinvestment port-folio.

Agent:BobBoland0421077195 WebId 7083390

$220,000-$232,500

Werribee

75PurchasStreet For Sale Inspect ByAppointment

TICKINGTHEBOXES FORTHEBUDGET

MINDED

Twoseparatelivingspacesincludingafamily/ rumpus,3bedrooms,lockupfor2carsand adeckingareato relaxon. Allsetonapprox 550m2inaquietstreetinthecentrallylocated RiverdeneEstatewhereit’sonlyashortwalkto shops,achoiceof Parklands,bustransportand a varietyofSchools. Periodicallyleasedsince (2007)toalongtermtenant, vacantpossession isoptional.

Agent:DarrenDodd0419365947 WebId 7184189

Wyndham Vale

53 Aldridge Road For Sale Inspect ByAppointment

BILLABONGOUTLOOK

Youcanhearthefrogscroakfromthebillabong opposite&sometimesseetheducks,inthis quietstaroundthecornerfromtheunder constructionW/Vale PrimarySchool.Comp openlivingoflounge&sepmeals/familyarea, kitcheninclalrgegascooktop& oven.Incl3 BRs+study,enstomain,s/sheat/cool,lrge pergola&internalaccessfromthegaragewith thebonusofsolarpowerpanelsonthe roof,all setona505m2allotment.

Agent:DarrenDodd0419365947 WebId 7084797

$375,000

SetjustoffHeaths Roadinaconvenient locationwhereit’saneasywalktothelocal 7/11andthereisachoiceofpublicandCatholic primaryschoolsjustaroundthecorner. Comprises2livingspacesand3bedroomsall withbir’sandensuitetomasterfeaturinga spa.Includesductedcoolingandundercover outdoorareaforentertainingor relaxationon yourSunday.

HoppersCrossing 2BullerCourt For Sale Inspect ByAppointment

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

•Qualityownerbuiltfamilyresidenceboasting62sqsandoffering5goodsize bedroomsplusstudy

•Retreatstylemasterbedroomwithexecutiveensuiteandwalkinrobe,and remainingbedroomsofferingbuiltinrobes

•Formalloungewithentertainingbar,formaldining,lightfilledkitchenwithstone benchtops,dishwasherandplentyofcupboardspace

•Rumpusroom,spaciouslaundry,newfamilybathroom,2ndkitchenoutsideideal forentertainingunderthepatioarea

•Otherfeatures:Remotedoublegarage,intercomsystem,alarmsystemand securityshutters

•SituatedintheprestigiousDerrimutHeathEstateandona1/4aceoflandthis familyhomewillimpressthebuyerwantingquality,sizeandlocation

The‘cando’agents.....

HOPPERSCROSSING 3VictorCourt

PRICEREDUCED-$294,000

•IdealinvestmentorfirsthomesetinthepopularWoodvilleEstatewalkingdistance toalllocalamenities

•Lightfilledhomefeaturing3bedrooms,spaciouslounge,kitchen/meals

•Recentlyre-carpeted,re-stumpedandroofre-alignedandsealed

•PrimesoughtaftercentrallocationonlyminuteswalktoHoppersTrainStation, WerribeePlaza,Primary/Secondaryschools,busservice,parks&thelistgoeson

•Widedrivewaywithaccesstorearyard

ForSale

PriceGuide $294,000

Inspect Saturday2.30-3pm

Office 23PrincesHighway,Werribee. 0399740922

Contact StevenRichardson0407445567;SusieHaber0403650750

Offering“LollypopManor

•Premierneighbourhood,exclusivehomes&enclosedbyLollypopCreek

•Ampleandflexiblefloorplanofferingmultiplelivingandentertainingoptions

•Massivetimberkitchenwithgenerousbenchspaceanddishwasheroverlooksrear gardensandservestoinformaldiningandliving

•Showpiecefamilyroom,vaultedceilings,featurearchedwindowoverlooksspa

•Featuringductedheating,ductedcooling,alarm,intercom

•Greatallotmentof997sqm,doublegarage,gardenshed,extensivepergola perfectforyearroundentertainingoverlookinggardensandspafeature

•CloseproximitytoupcomingManorLakesTrainStation&shoppingcentres

ForSale

PriceGuide $560,000-$590,000

Inspect Saturday2.30-3pm

Office 23PrincesHighway,Werribee. 0399740922

Contact StevenRichardson0407445567;PeterRichardson0407327835

Werribee 7RockStreet

WalkingdistancetoWerribeeTrainStation

•Agreatopportunitytosecurea3bedroom,2bathroomhomeinacentral location

•3bedrooms,allwithbuiltinrobes,masterwithensuite

•Spaciouslounge,ductedheating,air-conditioning

•Centralkitchenwithdishwasher

•Doublegarage,doublecar-portandfurtherampleoffstreetparking

•WalkingdistancetoWerribeeTrainStation,WerribeeCBD,WerribeeRiver,schools, parksandmore

ForSale

PriceGuide $275,000

Inspect Saturday1.30-2pm

Office 23PrincesHighway,Werribee. 0399740922

Contact StevenRichardson0407445567;SusieHaber0403650750

Werribee 9TaliaCourt

Iconicresidenceequaledbylocation

•SetinatranquilcourtlocationbytheWerribeeRiveroffering3brmsplusstudy

•Downstairsmasterbedroomfeaturingfullensuiteandlargewalkinrobe

•Formallounge/diningwithfeaturebrickwallsoverlookingdeckedcourtyard

•Lovelyspaciouskitchenfeaturingdishwasherandbreakfastbar

•Familyroomprovidesseparatelivingandaccesstocourtyardandrearyard

•Stunningfullyirrigatedlandscapedgardens,borewater,doublegaragewithrear access&workshop

•Ductedheating,amplecooling,solarpowersystem,ductedvacuumandallsetin oneofWerribee’sfinestprecincts

ForSale

PriceGuide $495,000

Inspect ByAppointment Office 23PrincesHighway,Werribee. 0399740922

Contact StevenRichardson0407445567;PeterRichardson0412327835

The‘cando’agents.....

WYNDHAMVALE 93CambridgeCrescent

Onlybyinspectionwillyoutrulyappreciatethisrenovated4bedroom

•Situatedon800sqm,thisstunningfamilyhomeoffersgenerouslivingforcomfortall yearround

•4goodsizebedroomsplusseparatestudy

•Trendykitchenofferingonlythebestwithstainlesssteelappliances,dishwasher andgranitebenchtops

•Sepraterumpusfeaturinganopenfireplaceandtimberfloors

•Ductedheating,evaporativecooling,timberandslateflooring,gardenshedplus ahandytwocarlockupgaragewithinternalaccess

•CoveredpergolawithbuiltinBBQandlovelygardenarea

ForSale

PriceGuide $395,000-$415,000

Inspect Saturday12.30-1pm

Office 23PrincesHighway,Werribee. 0399740922

Contact SusieHaber0403650750;StevenRichardson0407445567

HOPPERSCROSSING8ElmesCourt

931sqmallotmentinsoughtafterneighbourhood

•Spaciousfamilyhomewithaflexiblefloorplanoffering3bedroomsplusstudy. Masterbedroomofferingensuitewithbath

•Largeformallounge,dining,rumpusandmulti-purposelivingareas

•Lightfilledresidence,ductedheating,air-conditioning

•Renovatedkitchen,amplebench&cupboardspace,dueldrawerdishwasher

•Extensivedeckedpergolaleadstorearyard

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

•Massive931sqmallotmentsetinaquietcourtlocationinhighlysoughtafter neighbourhood

ForSale

PriceGuide $435,000-$460,000

Inspect Saturday1.30-2pm

Office 23PrincesHighway,Werribee. 0399740922

Contact StevenRichardson0407445567;PeterRichardson0412327835

HoppersCrossing 3RiverexPlace

4bedroomfamilyhomesetinaquietneighbourhood

•Lovely4bedroomhomewithitsownuniquestyleofferingensuitetomasterand builtinrobestoremainingbedrooms

•Spaciousfrontloungewithanopenfireplaceidealforentertaining

•Moderntimberkitchenservingtolovelyfamily/mealsareawhichleadsoutonto anundercoverpergolaarea

•Terrificentertainingareaidealfortheupcomingsummermonths

•Withadoubleremotegaragewithrearaccessallsetonablocksizeofapprox 570sqmthisisperfectforthegrowingfamily

•Popularneighbourhood,walkingdistancetoWerribeePlaza,schools&shops

ForSale

PriceGuide $375,000-$385,000

Inspect Saturday12.30-1pm

Office 23PrincesHighway,Werribee. 0399740922

Contact PeterRichardson0412327835;SusieHaber0403650750

Tarneit 7SutherlandCourt

Whenonlythe‘VeryBest’willdo

•Situatedinaquietcourtlocation,justofftheprestigiousWerribeeRiverprecinct

•Oversizedmasterbedroomwithitsownenclosedalfrescoandfullensuite

•Remaining4oversizedfittedbedrooms,2withensuites

•Flexibleandextensivefloorplanof54sqswithofficeorstudyplusaversatile separate2roomedstudiowithplumbingandseparateentry

•Afantastickitchenwithstonebenchtops,900mmoven,dishwasherplusachefs dreambutlerspantrywithappliances

•Amazingfullyenclosedalfrescolivingoverlookingthestunningbackyard,idealfor allyearroundentertaining

ForSale

PriceGuide Contactagent Inspect ByAppointment Office 23PrincesHighway,Werribee. 0399740922 Contact PeterRichardson0412327835;StevenRichardson0407445567

The‘cando’agents.....

Cornerthissmartlydesignedhomeinaccessiblelocation!

•Young3bedroomhome,plusstudy,plustwolivingspaces.Flexible&spacious floorplan,potentialfor4thbedroom

•Hostesskitchenwithdishwasher,hugewalkinpantry

•MastersuitewithWIRandensuite,doublebedroomswithBIR

•Sunnynorthfacingbackyard,withaccessfromlivingandlaundry

•Centralheating,tilesandcarpet,doubleremotegarageallon483m2blockapprox.

•LocatedaroundthecornerfromTruganinaP-9College,parklands,Westbourne GrammarandAl-TaqwaCollege

•Busstopatdoorand5minutesfromtrainstation,inspectionwillnotdisappoint

PrivateSale

PriceGuide $365,000-$400,000

Inspect Saturday10:45am-11:15am

Office Shop38WyndhamVillageSC,Tarneit. 97490010

Contact TraceyDean0433279103

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 Saturday11:30am-12:00pm

Office Shop38WyndhamVillageSC,Tarneit. 97490010

Contact PeteCooney0421041479

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 Saturday1:15pm-1:45pm

Office Shop38WyndhamVillageSC,Tarneit. 97490010

Contact PeteCooney0421041479

FamilyHaven!

•Threebedroomsplusstudy,masterwithensuite

•Twoseparatelivingsareas

•DuctedHeating&Evaporativecoolingcomfort

•Spaciouskitchenwithstainlesssteelappliances&dishwasher

•Cornerblockwithsideaccessidealfortrailers,caravans,boatsect.

•Remotedoublegarage

•Closetoschools,sportingarenas&localshoppingcentre

PriceGuide

$370,000-$390,000

Inspect ByAppointment Office Shop38WyndhamVillageSC,Tarneit. 97490010 Contact PeteCooney0421041479

PropertyoftheWeek

AltonaMeadows

56FeatherbyWay

Summerdayslazingaroundthepool

•Splashinthepoolorrelaxinthespa

•Entertainfromachoiceofalfrescoareas

•Stylish&spaciouskitchenwiths/sapps

•Largelivingarea&generousbedrooms

•Twoupdatedbathrooms

•Landscapedgarden.Quietlocation

A 3 B 2 C 1

Auction Sat22ndNovat1pm

PriceGuide $450,000-$495,000

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

Office 54PierStreet,Altona. 93983799

Contact PaulLindemann0418336025

NaumanHameed0425850603

Altona 4/245Esplanade

Superbwaterviewswillimpress whenyoustepinside

•Openplandesignlivingwithfulllength windowscapturingstunningwaterviews.

•Updatedkitchenincls/steelappliances. •2brightandsunnybedroomsofferBIR’s. •WalktoPierStreetCafeprecinct. •InvestinanEsplanadeaddress.

A 2 B 1 C 1

Auction Sat,15thNovat11am

PriceGuide $390,000-$420,000

Inspect Sat2-2:30pm

Office 54PierStreet,Altona. 93983799

Contact JodieLindemann0425850606

JulieBurt0410553517

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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

Seabrook 5/23-29CatherineRoad

Investmentorhomeoccupier

•Closetothetrainstationandfreeway •NearSeabrookPrimarySchool&shops

•Openplankitchen,mealsandfamilyarea •Downstairshasalightfilledformallounge •Ductedheating.Powderroom. •Iinternalaccessfromthesinglegarage

A 3 B 1 C 1

Auction Sat29thNovat12noon

PriceGuide $290,000-$315,000

Inspect Sat11-11:30am

Office Shop5,73PointCookRd,Seabrook. 93609355

Contact AnthonyKent0425850610

JodieLindemann0425850606

Open: Saturday10.00am - 10.30am

Address: 5 MacquarieDrive Online: triwest.com.au WebID: #748721

LynneSteinhaser

m: 0438883598

o: 97415900

l Greatvaluefamilyhomeon a 615m2approxlot

Idealforthegrowingfamilyorsmartinvestor l Newcarpet,spaciousopenplankitchen/mealsarea l Gasductedheatingandevaporativecooling l Pavedpergolaareaandlargeyardforkidstoplay l Doubleremotecontrolcarport/garageandalarm

e: sales@triwest.com.au 41

Open: Saturday12.00pm - 12.30pm

Address: 4/231PrincesHighway

Online: triwest.com.au

WebID: #756182

m: 0438883598

o: 97415900

e: sales@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

97415900

paul@triwest.com.au

OpportunityKnocks - $275,000

Open: Saturday11.00am - 11.30am

Address: 51CambridgeCrescent

Online: triwest.com.au

WebID: #755192

CraigVilcins

m: 0435878255

o: 97415900

l Suitfirsthomebuyerorinvestor

l Approximately650m2blockofland

l Roomforcaravan,boat,trailerorlargegarage

l Homehasgasheatingandgasappliances

l Newlyinstalledductedevaporativecooling

l ClosetoWerribeeCBD,schools,supermarket & bus Werribee

e: craig@triwest.com.au 31

& restaurantsnearby

April’spersonableandprofessionalcharacterallowshertodevelopandmaintainagood relationshipwithherclientsasshestrivestobuildnewwaystoenhancetherealestate experienceforthem.Apriliswillingtogoaboveandbeyondtomeeteachoneofher clients’expectationsinmakingsuretheirhomeisinimmaculatecare. It’sallpartoftheRayWhite_KnowHow

ContactAprilnowtohaveyourrentalpropertyappraised.

AprilCandace Reddy 15b, 167ShawsRoad 0499 191515 Werribee,VIC3030 april.candace@raywhite.comPh:039974 0033

raywhitewerribee.com.au

WERRIBEE

29CAMBRIDGECRESCENT

3 a 1 b 1 c

Throughthecombinationofestablishedhomevalueandthoughtfulupdates,thishome presentsanenticingopportunitytoallbuyers.Behinditsneatfrontage resides a great floorplanofferingsunlitformallounge,threefittedbedrooms,centralbathroomand stylish renovatedkitchenwithadjoiningmealsarea.Stepoutsideto a hugealfresco deckperfectforthistimeofyearwhichoverlooks a sizeable rearyard,potentially subdivideable(STCA).Appointmentsincludegasheating,splitsystemcoolingand lovelyhardwoodfloorboardsthroughout.Centrallylocatedon a largeallotmentof approximately587m2andclosetoschoolsandtransport,thisisoneforyourlist!

PRICE $285,000-$315,000

INSPECT Sat1stNovember-11:45am-12:15pm PhotoIDrequired CONTACT LeeMartin0400957839 METHOD

HOPPERSCROSSING 4SHEAHANCRESCENT

Ifyou’re lookingfor a homethatyoucanwalkin,turn thekeyandstartlivingthen thisistheoneforYOU!Pristinelypresented & updatedwithallthebellsandwhistles youwouldexpectin a homeofthiscalibre beginswiththreefittedbedrooms,master withensuitewhilst remainingbedroomsare servicedby a gorgeouscentralbathroom. Theflexiblefloor-planprovidesbothformalandinformallivingareaswithgleaming boardsasthesolidtimberkitchenwithqualityappliances remainstheepicenterof theamazingfamilyhome. A hostofinclusionsare alsoprovidedwithheating,cooling, doublecarportwithdrivethroughaccessto a tandemgarage & entertainingdeck.

PRICE $370,000-$399,000

INSPECT Sat1stNovember-11:00am-11:30am

Hello,

WefoundbarryPlantandourAgentMatthew Howdentobeupfront,honestandethical–a farcryfromotherreal-estateagentswehave workedwithinthepast.

Ratherthantelluswhathethoughtwewanted tohear,hetolduswhatweneededtoknowand treateduswithrespect.

Wefeltempoweredtomakedecisionsandas aresultofthiscollaborationwesuccessfully soldourhouseforapriceexceedingour expectations.

WewouldhighlyrecommendbarryPlantand willcertainlyengagethemagaininournext housemove.

Felix&SamMills

vacuum,granitefinishthekitchenandvanities,showertothelaundry, decorative motegaragewith rearaccess,fully outdoortoilet.

WERRIBEE21

WERRIBEE 12GIBBONSSTREET

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

Ideallylocated,twowaybathroom, spaciousseparatelounge,kitchen adjoinstodining,outdoorentertaining, heating & cooling.

Beautifullocation,spaciousopen planlounge,dining,hostesskitchen, separaterumpus room,heating,cooling & neatgardens.

Stylish,openplantiledkitchen,dining, spaciouslounge,ensuite, robes, heating,cooling,landscapedfront & reargardens.

Wellpresented,fullensuite,walk in robe,openplanliving,dining, dishwasher, singlelockupgarage,neat & tidygardens.

WERRIBEE 4KESTRELPLACE

Centrallylocated,L-shapedlounge & dining,kitchenwithgascooking, doublecarportbehindgates & enormousbackyard.

Modern,twolargespaciousliving areas,largeopenplankitchen, dining,heating,cooling,alfreso & low maintenanceyards.

8MCHAFFIETERRACE

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

TARNEIT 11HUMMINGBIRDBOULEVARD

Howcouldyou resistthisyounghomethathasitall,wonderfullypresented,situatedon theBoulevard andhasalltheworkingsof a displayhome.Thisistheonetotreatthe familywithandbetheenvyofallyourfriendsandfamily

Presentingfourbigfittedbedrooms,ensuitetomaster, largewalkin rodeoff master andseparatestudy room.Beautifulhostesskitchenoverlookingthemealsandfamily arrangement,alsowithanadjoininglounge room.

Qualityappointmentsinclude900mmuprightoven,largeglasssplashbackinkitchen, Caesarstonebenchtops,highqualitytiles,lovelywallpaper, remotewindowshutters,and largebi-folddoorsleadingonto a deckedMirbooalfrescoareaandbeautifullandscaped gardenswith retainingwalls.There’s more ductedheating,coolinganddouble remote garagewithinternalaccess.

HOPPERSCROSSING 12DARBYSHIREPLACE

Presentingthreewellsizedfittedbedroomsincludingspaciousmasterwithlargewalk in robeandfullensuite.Stepinsideandbeimmediatelyimpressedbythefreeflowing floorplanoffering a largeopenlivingareaofferingplentyofnaturallightplus a study Featuringslatetilingintheinformaldiningandadjoiningkitchenfittedwithallstainless steelappliances,dishwasherandplentyofcupboard andclearbenchspace.Continuing toimpressthehomeoffers a spaciousrumpus/theatre roomidealforzonedlivingand alsooffersdirectaccesstotheundercoverentertainingarea.Outdoorsthehomedefinitely doesn’t disappoint,including a generouspergolaanddeckingarea,largeoversizeddouble carport,colourbondtwocarworkshopand a massiveamountofcleargrassedlandscape offeringtheperfectblankcanvasorforthekidstorunwild.Additionalappointments includegasductedheating,evaporativecooling,plantationshuttersanddrivethrough access.

PRICE $385,000-$405,000 INSPECT SAT1STNOVEMBER1:15PM-1:45PM PhotoIDrequired

Setin a peacefulcul-de-sacwith a picturesquestreetscapeinoneofSanctuaryLakes mostpopularpocketsalongtheCanal,thishomeprovidesanatmosphere thatisboth luxuriousandtranquil.Featuringexpansiveformallounge,openplanlivingandmeals areaservicedby a modern kitchen.Completewithplentyofstorage,thekitchen surveystheoutdoorspacesandthehuge719m2approximatelotprovides a decked entertainingarea.MasterbedroomwithensuiteandWIRaswellasthreeadditional bedroomsallwithWIR.Additionalfeaturesincludeseparatestudy, downstairspowder roomanddoublegarage.

Saturday22ndNovember1:00pm INSPECT Sat11:15am-11:45am

We are underinstructionsfromtheMortgagee,thispropertymustbesold! Take advantagetodayandbuildyourdreamhomewiththiswaterfrontlotoverlookingthe beautiful WaterhavenEstatewetlandsonapproximately981m2ofland.Offeringan abundanceoflifestylechoices,thislocationisattheheartofeverythingPointCook hastooffer Enjoy a relaxedandpeacefulstyleofliving,surroundedbyparklandand vastopenspacesandtheconvenienceoflivingwithin a shortstrolltothevibrantPoint Cook TownCentre.TheBank’s instructionsare veryclear, getthispropertysold.Don’t missthisfantasticopportunity, registeryourinteresttoday

Sat22ndNovember11:00am

RoseGrangefamilystarter!

Featuringthreegeneroussizedbedrooms,includingmasterwithen-suiteandwalkin robe,builtin robestootherbedrooms,brightcentralbathroom,largelounge roomleadingouttoanimmaculately presented rearyardandalfresco,perfectforentertaining.Addedextrasinclude,s/sappliances,gas ductedheating,2xsplitsystem reversecycleairconunits(masterbedroom,lounge/dining),ceiling fansthroughout,privacytintonallmainwindows, rollershutterstomasterbedroomwindows,and double remotelockupgaragewitheasyaccessfrom rearlaneway.

View Sat11:00-11:30amPhotoIDReq PrivateSale

EPR $330,000-$365,000

StevenSpiteri0423428079Office: Werribee97317022

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 Sat2:00-2:30pmPhotoIDReq PrivateSale

EPR $380,000-$420,000 ScottPerry0439595461Office: Werribee97317022

Takemetotheriver!

Locatedjustashortstrolltothe WerribeeRiver,isthisimmaculatefamilyhomethatissuretoprovide theperfectplaceforanyfamilytonest!Featuringthreegreatsizedbedrooms(masterwithensuite andwalkin robe),brightcentralbathroom,largeloungeandwellequippedkitchen/mealsareawith qualityappliancesincludingadishwasher.Movingoutsidethelargegatedcarportalsodoublesas apergolaforentertainingfamilyandfriends.Extrasincludefloorboards,gasductedheating,split systemcoolingandmuchmore.

View Sat12:00-12:30pmPhotoIDReq PrivateSale

EPR $320,000-$355,000 StevenSpiteri0423428079Office: Werribee97317022

WyndhamGreenDelight

SituatedintheeverpopularWyndhamGreenEstate.Comprisingoffourgeneroussizedbedrooms withbuiltin robes,masterwithfullensuite,walkin robe,andalargeseparatestudy.Throughoutyou willenjoythesenseofspaceandcomfortwithseparatelivingzones,includingformalloungeand dining rooms,openplanlivingandfamily roomoverlookedbythelargetimberkitchenwithample cupboardspace.Nowheadoutsideandbeimpressedbythiswellpresentedentertainingspaceand pergolaareafeaturingcafeblinds.

View Sat10:00-10:30amPhotoIDReq PrivateSale

EPR $360,000-$410,000 George Yacoubian0402658335Office: Werribee97317022

UNDER CONTRACT

StunningandQualityFamilyHomeinManorLakes!

Thisstunningcontemporary&qualityhomeislocatedinthehighlydesirableManorLakesEstate,with 4bedroomsplusstudy,includingmasterwithfullensuite,walkaround robe&balcony.Thehostess kitchenisopenplanandfeaturesqualityappliancesandbutler’spantry,overlookingthefamily/meals areaandouttothebackyardwithhugeentertainingpergolaand3rdgaragespace,accessibleviathe DLUGwithdrivethroughaccess.Othergreatfeaturesincl.Heating,cooling,multiplelivingzonesand ashortwalktoManorLakesShoppingCentre.

View ByAppointmentPhotoIDReq PrivateSale

EPR $500,000-$550,000 SamanthaMcCarthy0431712899Office: Werribee97317022

HighlySoughtAfterSouthSideLocation

ThisqualitybuiltoriginalCarterCottageispresentedflawlessly&situatedwithin700metersto the WerribeeCBDalongwitheasyfreewayaccess.Theinteriorofthehomeisfitoutwithpolished originalsolidfloorboards,fully renovatedbathroom, renovatedkitchen/mealsarea&alargeopen lounge room.Comprisingof3bedroomsw/BIR’s,upstairs retreatwhichyoucanuseasa‘mancave’ or4thbedroom,asunroom&amodernentertainingareawithdecking&lowmaintenancegardens. Otherfeaturesincl.heating,cooling,SLUGwith remote&3mhighceilings.Inspectionsareamust!

View Sat12:00-12:30pmPhotoIDReq PrivateSale EPR $340,000-$360,000 SamanthaMcCarthy0431712899Office: Werribee97317022

UNDER CONTRACT

Beautifullypresented&maintained,thisfamilyhomeispracticalandperfectforentertaining.From themomentyoulayyoureyesonthisqualityhomesituatedonacornerblockwithintheMossfiel Estate,you’llbeinstantlycapturedbythekerbappealoffered.Featuresinclude;highceilings,open fireplace,polishedtimberfloors, recently renovatedbathroom&kitchen,heating,cooling,spacious livingarea,pergola,sideaccesswithaseparatecarport,garage&driveway,alllocatedonagenerous 544m2(approx.)allotment.Don’tdelayandenquiretoday!

View ByAppointmentPhotoIDReq PrivateSale EPR $320,000-$350,000 ScottPerry0439595461Office: Werribee97317022

View ByAppointmentPhotoIDReq PrivateSale EPR $479,000-$499,000 StevenSpiteri0423428079Office: Werribee97317022 WELCOMETOCAMBRIDGE!!!

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

Point Cook

6 Regal Road

Near New And Built Just For You

Attractively designed 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, open space living home. The master bedroom has its own ensuite and BIR. The remaining bedrooms come with BIR’s are central to the main bathroom.The kitchen is not short of cupboards and bench space, offering stainless steel appliances including dishwasher and large 900ml stove & oven.

For Sale $419,000

Open Saturday 10:00-10:30am

View www.harcourts.com.au/VWC5554

Michelle Chick M 0416 007 949

E michelle.chick@harcourts.com.au

Harcourts Wyndham City

Point Cook

10 Carina Court

Contemporary Comfort In Prime Location

3 bedroom home, master with ensuite and wir, whilst the other bedrooms fitted with BIR"S.The open living floorplan boasting a modern kitchen, with meals and living area,ducted heating and cooling, and enjoy privacy in the low maintenance outdoor spaces.

For Sale $389,000

Open Saturday 10:30-11:00am

View www.harcourts.com.au/VWC5529

Glen Wilson M 0410 454 034

E glen.wilson@harcourts.com.au

Harcourts Wyndham City

Wyndham Vale 89 Kinglake Drive

Family Starter In Manor Lakes

Comprising of 4 bedrooms, master bedroom with ensuite & his & her robes, other three bedrooms fitted with bir’s, central bathroom.Features include: galley style kitchen,spacious family/meals area, alfresco, split system A/C and ducted heating,low maintenance gardens.

For Sale Price by Negotiation

$340,000$369,000

Open Saturday 2:00-2:30pm View www.harcourts.com.au/VWC5537

Bedim Taip

P 03 9741 9000 M 0432 639 041

E bedim.taip@harcourts.com.au

Glen Wilson

M 0410 454 034

E glen.wilson@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 1:45-2:15pm 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

Harcourts Wyndham City

175A Watton Street Werribee

Absolute Stunner!

A versatile floor plan which provides open plan living. The designer kitchen features an island breakfast bar, quality s/s appliances overlooking the family/meals zone,with four fitted bedrooms, including master with WIR & ensuite, rumpus/games room time formal sitting area/ study, ducted gas heating, split system and a ventilation heating/cooling system, Solar panels with no bills til 2024 & tinted windows.

For Sale Price by Negotiation $449,000 - $479,000 View www.harcourts.com.au/VWC5525

Open Saturday 1:00-1:30pm

Michelle Chick & Nicole Occhibove

M 0416 007 949 M 0438 578 275

This quality family home comprises four bedrooms, main with WIR and ensuite the other 3 bedrooms with BIR’s - adjacent double remote garage with internal access,Open lounge with views to the enclosed alfresco area, opposite to large spacious living /dining area, Island bench and s/s appliances,central bathroom with laundry and external access

For Sale Price by Negotiation $359,000 - $379,000 View www.harcourts.com.au/VWC5487

Open Saturday 1:00-1:30pm

1 1 Well Located, Sophisticated Living!

With an Edwardian lattice style looking façade, upon entry formal lounge, through to kitchen with quality s/s appliances, meals/dining area. Gorgeous powder room opening out through double doors to a manicured landscaped garden,Upstairs - 3 bedrooms 1 with WIR, separate bathroom with spa bath. Main bedroom with doors opening onto balcony facing parklands

For Sale $309,000 View www.harcourts.com.au/VWC5493

Open Saturday 1:00-1:30pm

Michelle Chick & Nicole Occhibove M 0416 007 949 M 0438 578 275 E michelle.chick@harcourts.com.au E nicole.o@harcourts.com.au

Harcourts Wyndham City

Hoppers 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 Price by negotiation $370,000-$380,000 View www.harcourts.com.au/VWC5449

Open Thursday 5:00-5:30pm Saturday 10:00-10:30am

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

Large

1 3

Michelle Chick & Nicole Occhibove

Large

1 Or Both -423m To Train Station, 642sqms Of Land (App)

For Sale Price on Application View www.harcourts.com.au/VWC5485

Open Saturday 11:00-11:30am

Michelle Chick & Nicole Occhibove M 0416 007 949 M 0438 578 275 E michelle.chick@harcourts.com.au E nicole.o@harcourts.com.au

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 12:30-1:00pm 3 2 2 Matlock Marvel

Jay Radbourne P 03 9741 9000 M 0422 280 465

E jay.radbourne@harcourts.com.au

Harcourts Wyndham City

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 12:30-1:00pm 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

For Sale $350-$369,000 Open Saturday 1:00-1:30pm View www.harcourts.com.au/VWC5439

Bedim Taip P 03 9741 9000 M 0432 639 041

E bedim.taip@harcourts.com.au

jay.radbourne@harcourts.com.au

Harcourts Wyndham City

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

Nicole Occhibove M 0438 578

Harcourts

UnderContract

Open 1.00pm-1.30pm

NewListing

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: $439,000-$455,000

VinceChircopP: 97486333

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

HoppersCrossing

1MartineCrt

Exceptional FamilyHomeonaLarge Allotment

3bdrmswithBIRs,masterwithWIR ,centralbathroomwithspaanddouble sizeshowercanalsobeusedasensuite, separatetoilet,kitchenwithgascooktop dishwasher,amplebenchspace,lotsof storage.pergola,gasductedheating,and much muchmore.

3 A 2 B 2 D

ForSale: $345,000-$355,000

RajShahP: 97486333

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

HoppersCrossing

40McKenzieCres

GreatLocation

Situatedshortwalkto Werribee

Plazaisthis4bedroom,familyhome, includesensuite,lounge,dinning room. Kitchenmealsarea,singlecarport, centrallylocated,largeallotmentwith futuredevelopmentpotential.637 m2allotment.CurrentlyLeased,Great Opportunity

4 A 2 B 1 D

ForSale: $350,000-$360,000

Robert FabrettoP: 97486333

M: 0418377535 E: robert@benlor.com.au

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

Tarneit 255ThamesBlvd

ImmaculateandSpacious

Comprisesmasterbedroomwith ensuiteWIR,2withBIR’s,3large livingareas,centralkitchenwiths/s appliances,glasssplashback.Down lightsthroughout,doublegaragewith rearaccess,ductedheating, evaporative cooling,alarm,s/sdishwasher,beautiful landscapedgardensfrontandback.

3 A 2 B 2 D

ForSale: $399,000-$419,000

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

Tarneit

Unit337GreenleafCircuit

1SOLD-2REMAINING

Comprisingof3bedroomsallwith BIR’S,MasterwithWIRandEnsuite, Largeopenplankitchenandmealsarea completewithGashotplate,Under bench ovenanddishwasher.Other featuresincludeductedheating,alarm system,watertank,singlelockupgarage andamplesizecourtyard

3 A 2 B 1 D

ForSale: $295,000-$305,000

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

Werribee 32TigrisClose

FUTUREINVESTORSLOOKNOFURTHER!

Locatedinaquietareathishouse comprisesof3bedroomswithBIRand WIRtomaster,2waybathroom,ample kitchencupboards,separatelounge splitcooling,gasheating,laundry, large colourbondgarage(5X8).

3 A 1 B 1 D

ForSale: $279,000-$289,000

Robert FabrettoP: 97486333

M: 0418377535 E: robert@benlor.com.au

Wyndham Vale

274BlackforestRoad Opportunity Awaits

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

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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

Attractions In All Directions Superbly situated on the idyllic south side of Werribee this beautiful family-friendly home provides endless lifestyle opportunities and is minutes to all amenities and within easy freeway access.

Upon entry to this stunning owner-built property you know you are presented with a unique and special opportunity. This larger than normal home is inclusive of four fitted bedrooms, master with ensuite and large walk-in robe and two separately zoned living rooms. The large hostess vinyl-wrap kitchen overlooks your

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.

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

Sat 10.40-11am

Sophisticated Porter Davis Prestige

The entire family will be pleased with this stunning ex-display home offering 4 fitted BRs, master with ensuite, balcony & WIR, central bathroom, powder room, formal lounge/dining, study, theatre room, upstairs rumpus room/children’s retreat & family/ meals area leading through timber bi-fold doors to a decked alfresco/pergola area. Includes ducted heating, evap cooling, gas log fireplace, timber floors throughout, security system, double remote garage with internal access & beautiful manicured gardens. Private Sale $585,000 - $615,000

Sat 12-12.20pm

Takemetotheriver

WERRIBEE32RiversdaleDrive

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

Selling Price $690,000-$720,000

View Saturday1stNovember 11.45am

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

Poolsideliving

WERRIBEE1IbisCourt

Thisfamilyhomehas3goodsizebedroomswith accesstothecentralfamilybathroom,spacious lounge&openkitchenthatleadsouttothe backyardwithasaltchlorinatedswimmingpool readytogoforthesummer,perfectforthefamily thatlikestoentertain.Thereisalockupsingle garage&acarport.Otherfeaturesinclevap cool&ductedheating.Calltodaytoinspect!

ShortstrolltothePlaza

WERRIBEE3 LyrebirdCourt

Onlyashortstrollto WerribeePlaza,schools& shops,thishomewouldmakeanidealaddition toanyportfolio.Comprising3bedrooms, recently renovatedkitchen&en-suitetomaster, thehomeisimmaculatelypresentedthroughout. Otherfeaturesinclgaslogfire,ductedcooling, privatecoveredentertainingarea,solarpower& numerouswatertanks.

Saturday1stNovember 1.30pm

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

Selling Price $274,000-$287,000

View Saturday1stNovember 11.00am

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

WERRIBEE2/20 VainaStreet

Thisimmaculateunitfeatures9ftceilings& comprisesof3goodsizedbedrooms,themaster withwalkin robe&en-suite,openplanliving, s/steelappliances,gasductedheating,split systemcooling,ceilingfanstoallbedrooms, deckedpergolaarea,double remotegaragewith storage/officearea&lowmaintenancegardens.

Saturday1stNovember 1.30pm

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

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HoppersCrossing 15MorrowPlace

522

UnderInstructionsFromTheMortgagee

Seton a 871m2(approx)blockin a quiet cul-de-sacclosetotheplaza.

Thissinglestoreyhomeinoriginal conditionoffers 5 bedrooms & two bathrooms(masterwithensuite).Separate livingareasincluding L Shapedlounge & dining room, a meals/family roomcentred off theopenplankitchen &a spacious rumpus roomatthe rearofthehome. Featuresincludeductedheating,tiled walkways & establishedgardens.Long drivewaywithgates,doublecarport/ pergola & doublegaragewithstorage. Auctiontermsinclude10%deposit, unconditionalcontractsand a 30day settlement.

Auction Saturday8thNovemberOnSiteat1.30pm View Saturday1-1.30pm

AdrianMcEvoy 0404499034 ChrisMartin 0425566543

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

Tarneit

18SereneStreet

BigHomeWithLowEnergyCost!!

PorterDavisbuilthomesetonover600m2. Extraordinaryfloorplanwith 3 separateliving areasformallounge,openplanfamily room withgaslogfire& separatetheatre/rumpus room. 5 starenergyrating,10solarpanels on a 66c/kwfeedtarrifuntil2024,Large alfrescoarea,cooling & ductedheating. Oversizedouble remotegarage-internal access, + sideaccesswithextraparkingfor ForSale $479,000-$499,000

View ByAppointment

BrandonChangtime 0411683438

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

HoppersCrossing 11EmpireDrive

Seton938m2(approx)WithCharm&Character Oozingthecharm & characterof yesteryeartogetherwithtoday’s modern conveniences. Livingareasare wellcateredforwith a formallounge room,formaldining room, thelargeopenplankitchenflowsto a familymealsareaoverlookingtherumpus roomtothe rear

Featuresincludepolishedtimberfloors, highceilings,ornatecornices,picture rails,ceiling roses,fireplace,timber fretwork,stainglasswindowstogether withductedheating & cooling. A spacious rearyard withgarden/storageshedisover seenvia a deckedentertainingpergola. Double remotegarage.

Auction onsite22ndNovemberAt11am View Saturday10.30-11am AdrianMcEvoy 0404499034 ChrisMartin 0425566543

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

SizeandSpace - GreatLocation

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

ForSale $550,000+

View Saturday12-12.30pm DeeNguyen 0488889988 Werribee/HoppersCrossing 97485888 2/229HeathsRoad(opp.Plaza)

Renovated&ReadytoGoon850m2approx

Thisbeautifulhomeissituatedamongst gorgeoushomesin a uniquelocation acrossfromparks & schools.

3 greatsizebedrooms +a largestudy, masterwithWIR & updatedensuite. 2 livingareasincluding a formallounge & diningareawithsplitsystemair conditioning/heating, a largeopenplan

ForSale $465,000-$479,000

View Saturday12-12.30pm BrandonChangtime 0411683438

family/mealswithanothersplitcycleunit Thekitchenissupreme - newSS appliances, a 900mmelectriccooktop, rangehood,oven & dishwasher

Entertaininstylewithpergolaand Vergola. A gardenshed & plentyof room forthekidstoplay

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

31 2

Wyndham Vale

202BlackforestRd

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

ForSale $279,000

View Saturday11-11.30am

DeeNguyen 0488889988

Werribee/HoppersCrossing 97485888

2/229HeathsRoad(opp.Plaza)

Werribee

3LexingtonCourt

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

ForSale $489,000-$519,000

View Saturday11-11.30am

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 Saturday2-2.30pm

BrandonChangtime 0411683438

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 Saturday11.15-11.45am

AdrianMcEvoy 0404499034

Werribee/HoppersCrossing 97485888

2/229HeathsRoad(opp.Plaza)

HoppersCrossing 2/86HogansRoad

Just renovatedwithhighceilings,brandnew carpets,designerbathroom,newblinds, newaircon/heating,tapwareetc. Tastefully decoratedthroughouttogetherwiththerare inclusionofadoublegarage.Justafew

ForSale

$299,000-$329,000

View Saturday1.30-2pm

JohnHalliday 0434021017

Werribee/HoppersCrossing 97485888

2/229HeathsRoad(opp.Plaza)

Werribee 2/52LathamSt SituatedclosetothePlaza&Offering3big bedrooms,walkthroughbathroom,builtins, separatelivingareas,modernkitchen,heating& cooling.Lowmaintenance rearyardandalock upgarage. ForSale $285,000 View Saturday12-12.30pm

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

HoppersCrossing

3FreesiaCourt

•QuietcourtintheBellbridgeEstate

•Spaciouslounge,familymeals&amassive rumpus

•Rearyard&entertaininggardencourtyard

•Oversizedgaragewith rearaccess

PriceGuide $359,000-$385,000

View Saturday2.15-2.45pm

JohnHalliday 0434021017

Werribee/HoppersCrossing 97485888

2/229HeathsRoad(opp.Plaza)

Wyndham Vale 2/9ElizaGrove Separatelivingareas,modernkitchenwith S/Sappliances(highceilingsthroughout)Floor boards,mirrored robes.Ductedheating& cooling,alarmsystem.LocatednearPresidents Park,5minsdriveto WerribeeCBD&Manor ForSale $319,000 View Saturday11.45-12.15pm JohnHalliday 0434021017 Werribee/HoppersCrossing 97485888 2/229HeathsRoad(opp.Plaza)

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 Saturday1-1.30pm BrandonChangtime 0411683438 Werribee/HoppersCrossing 97485888

2/229HeathsRoad(opp.Plaza)

612m2cornerblock-Rear

3 Bed + Study

2 separatelivingareasincludingformal lounge & largefamily room.Kitchen withbuffetbench,SSgasappliances & dishwasher Gasductedheating & cooling. Doublegarage - internal & externalaccess. Bigbackyard,situatedonthecornerwith sideaccesson a largeblock,approx.612m2

ForSale $385,000-$410,000

View Saturday12.45-1.15pm

BrandonChangtime 0411683438

Werribee/HoppersCrossing 97485888

2/229HeathsRoad(opp.Plaza)

HoppersCrossing

56BaggottDr

RenovatedwithPool,spaciouslounge+

upstairsrumpus,modernkitchen,ducted heating.Pergolasandabalcony.Car accommodation+ roomfortrucks,trailersetc.

Walkto TrainorPlaza

ForSale $399,000-$430,000

View Saturday1-1.30pm

DeeNguyen 0488889988

Werribee/HoppersCrossing 97485888

2/229HeathsRoad(opp.Plaza)

HoppersCrossing 25 YandinaDr

Subdivided&Profit(STCA)approx648m2and noeasements.Studyarea,formallounge,well equippedkitchen,adjoiningmeals&family area.Hugebackyardwithscope.Addedextras includeheating/cooling,floorboards,4carlock ForSale $330,000+ View Saturday2-2.30pm DeeNguyen 0488889988 Werribee/HoppersCrossing 97485888 2/229HeathsRoad(opp.Plaza)

BELLS

TheClaremontisdesignedwithasmoothand consistentflow.Features4spaciousbedroomswith WIRs,3bathrooms,openplanlivingarea,kitchen andmealsareacomplimentedbythe relaxing indoor-outdooralfresco,additionalrumpus, luxuriousmasterbdrmwithWIR,doublevanity ensuite&balcony. FORSALE PRICE $640,000 - $680,000

CONTACT TonyParissis0418325610

OFFICE 12/28aHumeDrive,Sydenham 94494288

THEORLANDO

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

$470,000 - $500,000

CONTACT TonyParissis0418325610

OFFICE 12/28aHumeDrive,Sydenham 94494288

THEHAMPTON

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

FORSALE

PRICE $465,000 - $495,000

CONTACT TonyParissis0418325610

OFFICE 12/28aHumeDrive,Sydenham 94494288

BRANDNEW&READYFORYOU

Thisbeautifullypresentedhomeboasts4spacious bedroomswithBIRs,masterfullensuitewith WIR,openplanchefskitchen,glasssplashback, mealsfamilylivingareas,brightmoderncentral bathroom,largelaundryandadouble remote garagewithinternalandexternalaccess. FORSALE PRICE $440,000 - $470,000

TonyParissis0418325610

12/28aHumeDrive,Sydenham 94494288

TRUGANINA 36

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

DESIGNEDFORSTYLE

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

THEMADISON

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

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

$465,000 - $495,000

TonyParissis0418325610

12/28aHumeDrive,Sydenham 94494288

TARNET 2 Equinox Close, 3029

Harcourts Wyndham City: 9741 9000

A genuine turnkey property, this newly painted and carpeted townhouse on about 289 square metres has a pleasing facade with Edwardian-style ourishes – and it faces parkland, always an enviable asset. It has three bedrooms upstairs, one with a walk-in wardrobe and access to a balcony with parkland views; they share an all-white bathroom with the luxury of a spa. Entry is directly into a carpeted lounge room which is open to the kitchen-meals area with oorboards. The kitchen has loads of white cupboards topped with grey laminate, a dishwasher, underbench oven and gas cooktop. A set of doors swing open to a long, narrow backyard lined on each side with garden beds – there’s no grass to mow. Gas ducted heating, evaporative cooling, a garden shed and remote-controlled garage are other treats at a property within a walk of Cambridge Primary School, transport and shops.

311

Sweeney Estate Agents: 9749 0010

$625,000

Since it’s across the road from Seasons estate’s tennis courts and playground, it would seem this Porter Davis-built gem already has family entertainment all sewn up, but it gets better: an in-ground pool with classy cascade feature wrapped in high rendered walls that links with an undercover outdoor room. Inside it’s pretty good, too, with three living areas, top-notch xtures and ttings, and ve big bedrooms. The main bedroom has a swish ensuite with twin vanity basins and huge shower; the others (with robes) share an equally sleek bathroom and a children’s lounge. The kitchen, in black and white, has cupboards galore, an island breakfast bar, stone benchtops, dishwasher and 900mm gas cooker. Central heating, split-system cooling, window shutters and commercial-grade blinds are indoor perks, while water tanks, solar panels, a shed, side access, fruit trees and a double garage with internal access are outdoor keynotes.

522

High Street, Werribee4BR

Sinclair Crescent, Tarneit3BR LET

Ulm Street, Laverton2BR$270pw

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Wyndarra

& Anaphylaxis certificates.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Willing to be proactive in implementing curriculum

To provide a warm, caring and safe environment for children in which all children's physical, social, emotional, cognitive and language development is nurtured Bright, friendly and energetic

Strong understanding of Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) and National Quality Standards (NQS)

What you will do:

Coordinate the learning activities of the allocated group of children

Supervise Assistants/Educators

Maintain effective communication with parents of each child

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Get into the mix

By Ben omas

It’s o en said the best wines are made in the vineyard rather than the winery. Just as you can’t make a great meal with average ingredients, good wine can’t be made with crappy grapes.

However, there’s one key element of winemaking – o en overlooked in discussions about wine – that can elevate very good grapes to great wine: the creation of the nal blend.

Part of the winemaker’s bag of tricks to get extra complexity into their wines is to split grapes from di erent vineyards into small parcels and treat them slightly di erently in the winery.

Winemakers will also use di erent yeasts, which can a ect avour and texture, and mature them in a range of oak barrels.

Smaller or younger barrels impart more tannin and oak characteristics. Barrels made of French oak add cedar, spice and vanilla characters, while American oak adds coconut and vanilla avours.

At the end of the process, all these di erent wines get blended to produce the nal wine.

“Blending is di erent for every wine,” says Wynns Coonawarra winemaker Sarah Pidgeon.

“ e most obvious blending people think of is if you’ve got more than one variety, you’ve got to sort out what’s going to taste good in terms of getting that varietal mix right; getting the avours and structure right and balancing that.

“We blend with one variety as well – for wines such as our Black Label Cabernet Sauvignon. It’s the ultimate selection of great vineyards from up and down the Coonawarra strip, but we have to make a selection to blend

those.” Pidgeon can blend grapes from up to 20 vineyards to produce that wine. e process can take up to two years.

“We look at the 20 vineyards – that’s a good year–andwelookateveryoneofthoseparcels in barrel every month and that gives us a rough idea about how the wine is tracking and how much maturation it needs,” Pidgeon says.

“ e time each wine spends in oak is very individual and varies from year to year and it also varies with the vineyard.

‘‘ Blending is different for every wine ’’ - Sarah Pidgeon

“You’re monitoring that throughout its maturation until you think they’re ready to come out – around 14 months at this point [for Coonawarra cabernet sauvignon] – and you start planning which wines come out  rst.”

Blending isn’t limited to wines made from multiple varietals, such as cabernet shiraz or cabernet merlot blends, or vineyards. Single vineyard wines are generally blends, too.

“Normally, for a single vineyard wine, it’s picked just once – some of our vineyards are really small and we can only do them in one pick. We’ve got one shot,” Pidgeon says.

“Larger vineyards will get picked three or four times and we’ll treat each picking di erently in the winery. Even then, we’ll choose the batch that we like the best.

“But, of that batch, the wine has gone into di erent barrels – with di erent ages and made by a mix of coopers – and we need to get the blending of those right before bottling.”

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Werribee busy enjoying the journey

Werribee has made a ying start to the Bowls Victoria division 1 season.

For the Bees, especially encouraging is their form on the road.

e Bees have won both of their games away from Watton Street – a big deal for a club that has historically struggled on foreign territory.

Away wins are great for the club, according to Bees skip Snowy Barker.

“A er losing one at home last week, to pick one up away was real good,” he said.

e Bees didn’t just win – they hammered Elsternwick Club four rinks to zip.

Barker enjoyed the biggest margin of victoryatplus-14withMickO’Neil(up11),Rob Panton (up 5) and Jayden Christie (up 1) also winning.

“It’s not very o en you get 18-zip,” Barker said. “It was very good to get all rinks up in an away game.”

Christie’s rink bounced back a er two tough outings.

Barkerpraisedtheyoungster’sdetermination to improve in his new skip’s role.

“It was good to see his rink get up, good

for his con dence,” Barker said. “He’s pretty level-headed about it all – doesn’t get over-exuberant or anything. He’s taking it all on board.”

e Bees blooded another youngster, Dion Warnecke, in the Panton rink.

“Rob said he was steady for his debut,” Barker said.

He said it was all part of a club policy to “try abitofyouth,givingtheblokeagobecausehe’s been practising hard”.

e Bees return to the greens on Saturday for another away battle, against Donvale.

eir task will be harder given the tougher level of opponent and the unavailability of Panton.

“ ey’ve [Donvale] been showing a bit of form and they’ll be a good test for us on the road,” Barker said.

Peter Ware will seamlessly ll the void at skip.

“He’s been playing bowls for 30 years at Werribee and skipped a lot,” Barker added.

Hoppers Crossing su ered a six-shot loss to Sunbury on the road in division 2.

Hoppers is winless a er four games but will have a golden opportunity to break its drought when it hosts second-last Sunshine City on Saturday.

Middle order fails Tigers

By Lance Jenkinson

Werribee captain Shaun Dean turned the blowtorch on his out-of-sorts middle order batsmen a er the side fell by 26 runs to Yarraville in a gripping run chase in the Victorian Sub-District Cricket Association game at the Yarraville Oval on Saturday.

e Tigers built a solid foundation early, largelythroughtheDeanbrothers–Shaun(69) and Matt (41) – who put on 68 for the second wicket, before crumbling in the middle of the innings to be all out for 257 in their chase for 284 set by the Eagles on day one.

Heath Pritchard was the exception, starring with 67 to back up his 66 not out in the season opener. He had to stay focused while the wickets tumbled around him.

“You need our middle order to do a little bit more than they have been doing,” Dean told Star Weekly

“It’s an issue that I pointed out at the end of the game and it’s a bit of a common theme that’s happening – it’s not just this game.

“Our middle order has oated through a little bit and it’s probably time they start to do a little bit more.”

Pritchard would nd an ally in teenager Tom Duxson (23). e pair got together with the Tigers in trouble at 8-209 and gave their side a real shot in the arm with a 46-run stand. With victory in sight, Pritchard’s knock came to an end, cutting the ball on to his stumps, and Duxson’s wicket fell a short time later.

“When those two were going, it looked like we were every chance,” Dean said.

“Heath and Tommy batted really well, didn’t have to play too many rash shots or force the pace; they just hit the loose ones for four and knocked them around to pick up your ves an over.”

ShaunDeanwastopscorerfortheTigers.He got a peach of a delivery from four-wicket star Patrick Prestidge to be out leg before wicket.

“I hit them pretty well from the start, but then I got a good ball, it jagged away and hit me on the back leg, and I thought it was pretty close, so I wasn’t surprised when the nger went up,” Dean said.

“I would’ve liked to get a few more and get us closer to the total, if not get us to the total. But you’re happy with 70; it’s just unfortunate that we lost.”

e Tigers will visit Sunshine for a one-day game at Dempster Park on Saturday with both sides holding a 1-1 record a er two rounds.

■ While footy never stops, I’m glad racing gets its chance in the spotlight in spring. There’s a lot of focus on Werribee because that’s where the international horses are housed and every major race is becoming more and more an international event. No one will be surprised if an international horse wins the Melbourne Cup again, and that’s not a bad thing. We live in a fast- changing global sporting community. We’ve had an Irishman win a Brownlow medal, Japanese horses win the Caul eld and Melbourne Cups and cricketers born overseas don the baggy green cap. In baseball, basketball, netball, soccer and cricket we have overseas players in local teams. This promotes an exchange of ideas and styles which is good for all.

■ Soccer is on the rise in Australia and I can’t believe the talk generated by Melbourne’s two A-League teams, Victory and City. While it isn’t yet Collingwood v Carlton, it’s well on its way. Many of the Victory heroes live in the west and that certainly helps, but the game itself is growing in participation and popularity. The crowds at Etihad Stadium and AAMI Park prove that. I have also noticed lots of kids kicking soccer balls at schools and parks in the area. While I don’t think the AFL is quaking in its boots, it needs to be aware the landscape is changing. When I asked my nine-year-old son which he preferred, he said soccer. Victory’s win the night before was still fresh in his mind but it may also be a sign of the times.

■ Plenty of footy rumours doing the rounds but I’m pleased to see Brad Julier named as senior coach of Port Melbourne for 2015, Laverton has appointed Christian Spence, Wyndhamvale has gone for Troy Beamond and Nathan Juegan will take Parkside back into Division 1 next year. Sorry to see Joel West leave St. Albans for Northcote Park and Jason Cloke heading to Craigieburn.

■ I had the privilege of being MC at the closing ceremony of the Special Olympics national games at the Palais Theatre on Friday. It was a joy to see more than 1000 athletes and their carers, volunteers, families and friends celebrate a wonderful week of activities. The games were created to give those with intellectual challenges the chance to show their athletic abilities. I’ve never worked before a more responsive and enthusiastic audience.

Kevin Hillier

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Cats make a point by beating top dogs

Hoppers Crossing made a statement in beating last summer’s Victorian Turf Cricket Association senior division nalist South Caul eld by 14 runs at Hogans Road Reserve.

Set a victory target of 196 on Saturday, the Cats eventually prevailed, eight down in a stop-start innings.

A late double act was needed from Trent Said(55no)andTawalampolageDarshanapriya (22) to get the Cats over the line, a er Will Gardner (43), Luke Goegan (24) and Duleeka isakuttige (21) had earlier set the wheels in motion.

e Cats’ victory was set up on day one when they bowled the visitors out for 195.

Mitchell Ellis, still eligible for the under-17s, was outstanding with the ball, taking 4-59 o 20 overs. Goegan (2-2) and Said (2-37) chimed in with two wickets apiece.

e Cats will travel to McKinnon for a two-day game starting Saturday.

In west A1, Wyndhamvale is a perfect two-from-two a er a convincing 59-run win over Sunshine Heights away at Ainsworth Reserve.

Defending 208, the Falcons had little reason to fret with their bowlers on song from the outset, particularly Ryan Radford and Jay Dolliver, who took three wickets apiece to rout the Heights for 149.

Werribee Centrals are still looking for their rst win a er their batsmen failed to re in a bowler-dominated loss to Altona Roosters at Galvin Park.

Point Cook is also winless and holding up the ladder a er succumbing to Footscray United by 78 runs.

Chasing a massive 281 for victory, the

Warriors made a ying start through Owen Doolan (50), but too much of the work was le to the tailenders.

Tyson Pearce (34), Raj Sandhu (34) and Travis Bean (23) tried valiantly to get the Warriors back into the contest, but the hole dug by the mis ring top order was too deep.

In west B1, Seabrook moved into second on the ladder a er taking the honours over Footscray ANA by 22 runs in a one-day clash at Bruce Comben Reserve.

e Saints rustled up just enough runs –8-146 a er a captain’s knock of 45 from Leigh Edwards – for their bowlers to defend.

Tight bowling from the Saints won the day, with ANA restricted to a slow 9-124 o their allotted 40 overs.

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Coach lights the way

By Lance Jenkinson

ere has been a shi in mindset at Bellbridge Cricket Club over the past 12 months since long-time player Andrew Wilks took on the coaching role and li ed spirits.

e watershed came at the end of his rst season in charge, when the club trekked to the WilliamstownandDistrictCricketAssociation A-turf nals for the rst time.

e Bridge has turned from a club once fearful of mixing it with the best to one that holds a mental edge over most in its division.

“ ere were a few years there where we weren’tassuccessfulonthe eldasweshould’ve been,” Wilks told Star Weekly

“We always believed we had the talent but probably didn’t have the mental application.

“It’stryingtoinstilthatbeliefthatwedohave the ability and to go out there and be con dent in yourself and get the job done.

“A little bit more application was needed across the board, whether that be at training or on match day.”

e Bridge has brought in speedster Jake Styles, from Wyndhamvale, and English wicketkeeper-batsman Josh Downie as an overseas import. eir introduction further breaks down the mental scars of years past.

“Getting a few new faces into the club has helpedusaswellbecausetheydon’tunderstand some of the stigma that had been around previously,” Wilks said.

Downie’s arrival has been a long time coming. e talented teen was in talks to come Down Under in the middle of last season, but both parties decided it would be better for him to commit to a full season and delayed the arrival.

Downie now has a whole summer in front of him to become familiar with his teammates and acclimatise to the local conditions, and he should hit his best form at the business end of summer.

He will slot into the top order nicely and has already made an impression behind the stumps.

“He’s a good clean hitter of the ball and looks like a really good keeper, so the early indications are good,” Wilks said. “It’s a good experience for him to come out for six months, and a lot of the sides seem to get somebody from out that way to their clubs.”

Bellbridge has sparkled with three consecutive wins to start the summer and the side will only get stronger with the return of injuredbatsmencreatingcompetitionforspots. e club is desperate to prove it’s not a one-summer wonder and wants to back up its new-found positivity again this season.

“Last year was the rst time in A turf we’ve made nals,” Wilks said. “To back it up with a solid start to the year has given the guys a fair bit of con dence. ere’s the motivation to get back in there and try to prove that last year wasn’t a uke. We want to push up there again and I think we’ve got the personnel to do so.”

Salary cap trial for local footy

AFL Victoria is set to trial a measure aimed a closing the gap between suburban football clubs with nancial clout and those on shoestring budgets.

A combination of a salary cap and points system has been mooted for next season, but the new framework is still in its infancy.

A working party has examined the escalating costs of player payments in local leagues and how they impact on a club’s bottom line.

AFL Victoria general manager Steven Reaper said the working party had examined a range of possible solutions in order to develop a robust and exible set of guidelines.

He said any salary cap mechanism needed to incorporate both demographic and geographical challenges faced by individual leagues across the state.

“A salary cap needs to be supported by other measures, such as a player points system or an alternative equalisation provision, to have the desired impact on escalating player payments, and it must also be enforceable,” Reaper said.

e Western Region Football League had to take its own equalisation measure last season, introducing a third division toensureclubsinthelowerreachesofthe competition were matched.

In 2010, the issue made national headlines, when North Sunshine was obliterated by 401 points by Albanvale in one of the most lopsided games in history.

Western Region Football League chief executive Bob Tregear said he was open to the idea of his league being part of the trial phase. “Clubs are looking for a way of regulating player payments and minimising player payments,” he said.

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Baseball

Werribee Giants came back from a three-run de cit to beat Fitzroy Lions 6-4 in Baseball Victoria summer league division 2 at Merri Park on Sunday. Young Giants pitcher Wes De Jong found the strike zone with regularity and only a three-run rst inning got in between him and a win as he left the game with scores deadlocked at four apiece after six. Giants reliever John Curnow and closer Wade Balzer kept the Lions batters in check for the remaining three innings before Jonathon Lowe sealed the victory with a solo home run in the ninth.

Football

Wyndhamvale has appointed Troy Beamond as its senior coach for the 2015 Western Region Football League division 2 season. Beamond has worked on the coaching staffs at various clubs, including as an assistant coach at Geelong West St Peter’s and Sebastopol, and senior coach at Portarlington. Beamond will replace long-time player-coach Luke Dennerley.

Cricket

Little River is poised to notch its rst win of the summer in the Geelong Cricket Association division 3 rsts. The Redbacks skittled Winchelsea for 162. Matt Robbins was chief wicket-taker for the Redbacks with 5-34 off 18 overs, while Troy Smith took 3-24. The Redbacks survived the three overs before stumps to be 0-5.

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