Wyndham Star Weekly - 5th November 2014

SPORT + THE WEST’S

Digger’s grandson pays homage

House prices buck trend

By Laura Michell

House prices in Werribee and Point Cook movedagainstastatewidetrendtoriseby9per cent between June and September.

Latest gures from the Real Estate Institute of Victoria show house prices remained stable across Victoria in the September quarter. But the median price in Werribee rose from $306,500 in June to $335,000 in September, while Point Cook’s median price reached $498,000, up from $457,000.

Harcourts senior sales partner Michelle

Chick said Werribee and Point Cook were popularwithbuyersbecauseoftheirproximity to the city.

And prices in Point Cook were higher than most other suburbs in Wyndham because it was perceived as a “prestigious suburb”.

“A lot of purchasers look at Point Cook because it’s a few kilometres closer to the CBD than Werribee or Wyndham Vale,” Ms Chick said. “You pay so much more for a similar distance out in the eastern suburbs.”

Ms Chick said buyers were interested in Werribee because they believed they were

getting more value for their money than in other Wyndham suburbs, such as Hoppers Crossing.

Overall, Ms Chick said Wyndham’s real estate market was strong, with houses sold in seven to 21 days if reasonably priced.

She said the municipality was attractive to buyers because it had a lot to o er.

In Hoppers Crossing, the median house price dropped by about one per cent, from $342,000 to $339,000, while Truganina fell two per cent from about $366,000 to $359,000.

Wyndham Vale’s media price remained stable at $330,000.

Tarneit recorded a two per cent increase to $408,000 and Williams Landing went up four per cent from $495,000 to $515,000.

Real Estate Institute of Victoria chief executive Enzo Raimondo said that growth areas, such as Wyndham, remained popular with buyers throughout the quarter.

“Buyers priced out of higher-priced suburbs look for more a ordable options further out but with infrastructure such as schools and shopping,” he said.

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Drive-by ne-dodgers nicked

By Laura Michell

Close to 100 people with outstanding warrants valued at more than $302,000 were caught by the Sheri ’s O ce during an operation in Hoppers Crossing last week.

e o ce and Victoria Police carried out an ‘automatic numberplate recognition operation’ onOldGeelongRoadlastWednesday,targeting serial ne evaders.

Motorists’ numberplates were scanned as they drove past.

e operation identi ed 98 drivers with outstanding warrants totalling $302,566.

Sheri Brendan Facey said it was one of the biggest results for his o ce in recent months, and the operation had served to remind people of the serious consequence of failing to pay their nes.

“Payment of nes is not optional,” Mr Facey said.

“People are liable for their outstanding infringements, and continuing to ignore them will not make them go away.”

Sheri ’so cershavethepowertocon scate assets, suspend drivers’ licences, place clamps on vehicle wheels, seize property and arrest people.

During the operation, o cers clamped 26 cars and 16 people were issued with notices to suspend their licences or registrations.

And 53 people paid more than $54,000 onthe-spot to settle their debts.

“ ese results show the danger in ignoring your nes,” Mr Facey said. “People with outstanding warrants from unpaid nes risk

Mayor to ‘make things happen’

New Wyndham mayor Peter Maynard knows a thing or two about persistence.

A er rststandingforWerribeeshirecouncil in 1982, he nally won a place at the 2012 city council elections. And last week the Iramoo ward councillor claimed the top job, being elected Wyndham’s mayor.

Cr Maynard, who is ALP-a liated, fought o a challenge from the only other mayoral nominee, long-time Harrison ward councillor Glenn Goodfellow, winning seven votes to four. Formerly president of Wyndham Vale Sports Club and chairman of the Iramoo Community Centre management committee, Cr Maynard said he was “proud and honoured” to have the opportunity to lead the city for the next 12

months. “Our city is growing rapidly and the decisions we make now will set up our city for future generations,” Cr Maynard said.

“Wyndham’s population is already more than 200,000 and by 2030 it will be 430,000, taking us to the size of Canberra.

“We’ll ght hard with those who argue our city is already su ciently funded … not with emotion, but with sound evidence.”

With major projects, including the council’s $45 million Wyndham Leisure and Events Centre redevelopment and the $4 billion Regional Rail Link, due for completion, Cr Maynard vowed to push both state and federal governments for greater investment.

“At the end of the day, it’s irrelevant which

party is in government. What’s important is that the government is made aware of this community’s needs, both now and for the future,” he said.

“ ere’s no use pointing the nger – as a council we need to make things happen.

“Under my leadership, this council will … seek a fair share of funding from both levels of government to make Wyndham more liveable.

“We have shovel-ready projects ready to go.”

For the second year in a row, Wyndham will not have a deputy mayor. However, Cha ey ward councillor Marie Brittan will be acting mayor when Cr Maynard is absent.

Cameron Tait

being tapped on the shoulder at home, at work, at an event or on the road. We don’t want to seize people’s cars and assets ... we want people to speak with us about their options before they’re caught by the Sheri .”

As reported by Star Weekly, the Sheri ’s O ce issued 22,529 Wyndham residents with warrants for outstanding nes between July 1, 2013 and June 30. e warrants add up to about $54 million. To track unpaid nes or make a payment, visit www. nes.vic.gov.au.

Labor pledge to help ease school costs

ousands of Wyndham families will be helped to pay for their children’s school camps, sports and excursions if Labor wins the state election.

Opposition leader Daniel Andrews said that, if elected, Labor would create a $150 million package to cover the costs of extracurricular activities for struggling families.

Under the proposal, eligible primary school pupils would receive $125 a year, while secondary students would get $225. Payments would go directly to schools but be tied to speci c students. Families with a healthcare card would be eligible.

e announcement follows a Coalition decision to cut the Education Maintenance Allowance (EMA), which provides low-income families with funds to cover school expenses. e EMA provides $200 to families with children in prep, $150 for each child in grades 1-6, $300 for students in year 7 and $250 for students in year 8. e Coalition plans to pay money previously used for the EMA to schools.

Victorian Council of Social Service chief executive Emma King said Labor’s funding would go a long to giving vulnerable students the best chance to participate fully in the opportunities schools have to o er.

It is estimated that 200,000 children across Victoria, including more than 35,000 in the western metropolitan region, receive the EMA.

Top cop Sells message

By Laura Michell

Wyndham has a new top cop, with Frank Sells replacing Damien Christensen as the municipality’s inspector on Monday.

Inspector Sells, a police o cer for 24 years, most recently worked as the north-west metropolitan region’s road policing inspector.

Inspector Sells said he was looking forward tothejobandbelievedcommunityengagement would be one of his top priorities.

“ is area is no di erent to any other area in the region; community safety is the number one priority,” he said. “ ere’s a real need for us to make sure people are engaged with us.”

Inspector Sells said he was aware of the challenges presented by Wyndham’s rapid population growth and would focus on reducing crime and tackling public and tra c o ences, as well as family violence.

“Family violence is a challenge for the whole organisation. I will need service providers to work with me to address it,” he said.

Inspector Christensen, who showed Inspector Sells around Wyndham last week, took over as the city’s top cop two years ago a er working in Wyndham on three previous occasions in the 1990s and early 2000s.

“It’s a great place to work. It’s a busy area and a rapidly growing municipality,” Inspector Christensen said.

Inspector Christensen said he had worked hard during his time in Wyndham to build a network and tackle the city’s crime issues by engagingwithotherservicesandorganisations, including the council. “It’s not just about police policing; it takes a lot of support from other organisations to work in this area,” he said.

Inspector Christensen will take over as the region’s road policing inspector and will be based in Melbourne.

Briefs

Werribee man remanded

A Werribee man has been charged with a string of theft and driving offences after being pulled over by police last Sunday. The man, 27, was initially stopped by police on Sayers Road, Tarneit, at 4.10pm for allegedly not wearing a seatbelt. Police say they then searched the man’s utility, allegedly nding a stolen motorcycle and three sets of stolen numberplates. The man was also found to be unlicensed and was on bail for other offences. He was charged with theft of a motorcycle and numberplates, handling stolen goods, unlicensed driving, not wearing a seatbelt, committing offences while on bail and failing to appeal on bail. He has been remanded in custody to face court at a later date.

Wrecking yard on re

Three workers escaped injury after a Hoppers Crossing car wrecking yard caught re last Saturday. The blaze started in a shed at the Forsyth Road business about 5pm. Eight CFA trucks attended the re and police closed Forsyth Road.

Families supported Wyndham’s most vulnerable women and children will bene t from a $3.2 million state government investment in family support and child protection services. The funding will be delivered over four years and will provide Wyndham with community-based child protection workers who will join with family support services to address the needs of vulnerable families.

Road link to bring relief

By Cameron Tait

e rst stage of one of the key missing links in the city’s arterial road network was opened in Wyndham Vale last ursday.

Wyndham mayor Peter Maynard said the openingofthisstageofArmstrongRoadwould provide much-needed relief for frustrated Wyndham Vale motorists.

A two-kilometre connection between Ballan andGreensroads,the$22.8millionArmstrong Road project includes a bridge over Lollypop Creek, a three-metre-wide o -road shared path and tra c signals at the Ballan Road, Greens

RoadandManorLakesBoulevardintersections.

e road will also provide safe access to the new Wyndham Vale station bus interchange, a taxi rank and commuter carpark. e station is part of the $4.8 billion Regional Rail Link.

Trains are expected to start operating on the 47-kilometre railway line between West Werribee and Southern Cross station from April next year.

e road is named a er Elliott Armstrong, a former British cavalry dragoon, who arrived in Werribee in 1846 and operated a ferry across theWerribeeRiveruntilabridgewascompleted in 1851. Mr Armstrong operated the Bridge Inn,

later renamed the Racecourse Hotel, where the rst meeting of the Road District Board – a forerunner to the council – was held. e rst school in Werribee was established in a shed on the grounds of the inn, where students were taught by Mr Armstrong’s daughter, Ellen.

Cr Maynard said: “ is project is the rst stage in creating an arterial road link to Ison Road and the Princes Freeway, meaning that residents will eventually have an alternative to BallanRoadandWerribeeStreet/CottrellStreet by about 2018-19.”

e project was completed jointly by the council and Regional Rail Link.

Fitness push gets a tick

A Wyndham council push to encourage residents to undertake more physical activity has been recognised by the Heart Foundation.

At the foundation’s local government awards last month, the council was highly commended for its commitment to planning for more open space in the city.

e latest health statistics reveal that 52.5 per cent of Wyndham residents are overweight or obese, while 30 per cent don’t do enough physical activity.

Heart Foundation Victoria chief executive Diana Heggie said Wyndham council had shown a commitment to improving the health and well-being of the community.

“One of Wyndham City’s latest initiatives has been the Saltwater Reserve recreation facility, which includes sports grounds, parks and courts,” she said.

“ e council reports that the new facility has seen an increase in formal and informal recreation levels among a broad section of the community.”

Council well-being portfolio holder Bob Fairclough said addressing the complex factors that impacted on community health was a priority for the council. “[ e Healthy Communities Initiative] has had a very positive e ect on local community health, through development of community kitchens, vegetable gardening workshops and Heart Foundation walking groups,” he said.

Kevin

Hillier tells

of a strange day in his life

Atrack on the rst album I ever bought (the Beatles’ Sgt Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band) was called A Day in the Life. It was actually a few short songs that Lennon and McCartney threw together to make into one song. I had a ‘Day in the Life’ last week.

Song 1: As I approached the West Gate Bridge while driving home from a voiceover job, a truck came up on my right in the outside lane and BANG, a super-loud explosion in my right ear. I had no idea what had happened but knew something was wrong (sharp as a tack, as always). e options that sped through my mind in a nanosecond were many and varied. Had the truck clipped me? Had a bomb gone o ? Did someone shoot me? Hang on, I’m still driving my car, no blood, no sideways movement, no damage I could see. en I noticed the truck had bits of rubber spewing out from beneath the 10 wheels at the back on its le side. One of its tyres had exploded! No guns, bombs, accident reports, bent panels or twisted wreckage. And the truckie just kept on trucking. No damage.

Song 2: Last week my wife encountered the door knocker from Hell. On opening the door she was greeted with: “Hi there, did anyone ever tell you, you have the most beautiful smile?” en he lunged into the house. When my wife politely declined to donate, he brought out this gem: “OK, but can I please get a glass of water?” As the door sailed to its resting place, he went on his way. No problem.

Song 3: You haven’t lived until you’ve lost or misplaced your credit card. A er the initial panic, you cancel the card and get on with your life. en the card turns up in a pocket of your coat, or on the front seat of the car or in the shop you were last at. I lost my card at one of our shopping centres, and it was picked up in the carpark by Tony O’Grady, from the Palm Lake over 50s Resort. He tried to nd the card owner at the shopping centre but when that failed, he looked me up in the White Pages online, phoned my home and told his story. A erexplodingtyresandsleazydoorknockers it helped retain my faith in the human race. No

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

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Briefs

Art for thought

Two new exhibitions are taking centre stage as part of the Wyndham Arts Spaces program. At the Point Cook Community Learning Centre, Michael Garforth’s Think and Feel includes 6600 hand-drawn pixel portraits of great minds, such as physicist Stephen Hawking and biologist Richard Dawkins. At the Wyndham Vale Community Learning Centre, Robert Young’s Location highlights how man-made objects interact with the environment. Think and Feel is on now, while Locations opens on November 12. For more details go to www. experiencewyndham.com.au/artsculture

Watch for bag snatchers

Police are urging shoppers to keep a close eye on personal items left in shopping trolleys following a sharp increase in thefts in the past few weeks. Acting Sergeant Graeme Crouch of Wyndham North police said while most of the thefts from trolleys occurred at Werribee Plaza shopping centre, it could happen anywhere.

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Saltwater centre on the go Saltwater Promenade Community Centre at Point Cook has moved a step closer with the contract for construction of the $7.4 million hub awarded by Wyndham council last week. Works are due to be completed by early 2016. The centre will include a kindergarten, maternal and child health facilities, a community kitchen and an outdoor amphitheatre.

Candidates face pre-poll wishlist

By Cameron Tait

ree weeks out from the state election and the battle lines have been drawn.

Last week, Wyndham council released its Call to the Parties, an election wishlist urging the major parties to respond to the city’s community and infrastructure needs.

A 2013 Auditor-General’s report found Wyndham had an infrastructure funding shortfall of between $975 million and $1.3 billion.

e council’s wishlist calls for the parties to commit to arterial road upgrades, the removal of railway level crossings, improved bus services, ongoing funding for schools to keep up with population growth, a Wyndham crisis intervention and accommodation hub, and increased respite services, particularly for children with disabilities.

Star Weekly provided Liberal Western Metropolitan MP Andrew Elsbury and former Tarneit Labor MP and current Werribee candidate Tim Pallas the opportunity to respond to the council’s wishlist and outline their policies on some of the city’s major issues.

On roads and transport, Mr Elsbury said the Coalition had already delivered a “record number” of bus services to Wyndham, including new routes at Point Cook and Sanctuary Lakes, with work under way on the SneydesRoadinterchangesattheEastWerribee employment precinct.

MrPallassaidLabor,ifelected,wouldremove 50 railway level crossings, including Werribee and Cherry streets, and put $1 billion towards

upgrading outer suburban roads, and while Labor would conduct a feasibility study into a Bay West port between Werribee and Geelong, MrElsburysaidtheCoalitionwas“committed” tobuildingasecondcontainerportatHastings. He said Bay West would overload Wyndham’s transport corridors and decimate recreational shing in Port Phillip Bay.

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Governments need to govern … not just for marginal seats ’’ - Gautam Gupta

Education proved a key battleground, with Mr Elsbury saying the Coalition was already building and rebuilding schools across the city, and Mr Pallas promising Labor would provide $10 million to upgrade Tarneit P-9 College and $7 million for Werribee Secondary College.

Labor would also open one of its proposed tech schools in Wyndham to allow secondary students to learn hands-on skills alongside their regular studies.

Onhealth,MrElsburysaidtheCoalitionwas spending $34 million on a new 54-bed mental health unit at Werribee Mercy. Mr Pallas did not release details about Labor’s plans for health in Wyndham.

Wyndham councillor Gautam Gupta said residents were fed up with being overlooked. “We may not be a marginal seat but why should our needs be largely ignored? Governments need to govern for the whole of state, not just marginal seats,” he said.

Fire a timely warning

A man in his 40s was taken to hospital with burns to his arms after a unit fire in Werribee last Friday afternoon.

Emergency services were called to the blaze in Market Road, near Werribee train station, soon after 2.30pm.

Three fire crews fought the fire, with police blocking Market Road and Manly Street, stranding buses at Werribee station.

Werribee CFA Lieutenant Paul Ryan said the unit was already well alight when crews arrived on the scene. The man, who was the only person inside at the time of the fire, is

believed to have been asleep in a bedroom at the rear of the unit when the fire broke out.

Lieutenant Ryan said the blaze most likely started in the bedroom before quickly spreading into the roof, causing an estimated $80,000 damage.

The cause of the fire has yet to be determined but Mr Ryan said it was a timely reminder of the importance of having smoke alarms.

The man was released from hospital on Saturday.

Cameron Tait

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Kindness makes good news

On Sunday, October 26, just after 8am, whilst stationary at traf c lights on the intersection of Leakes and Derrimut roads, a motorist pulled alongside and pointed out that we had a at tyre.

We cautiously proceeded to a safe area where we pulled over and started to unload the baggage compartment to retrieve the spare wheel. Another motorist, seeing our dilemma, pulled up behind with lights ashing and came to our aid. This gentleman expertly changed the wheel and would not accept anything in return.

We do not know his name but we are most grateful. Thanks to this good Samaritan a couple of elderlies were able to reach our destination on time. And thanks also to the rst motorist who alerted us to the puncture.

Marilyn & Ken, Tarneit

Mayoral vote “done deal”

The votes to get the mayoral role were all one way (Re: Wyndham: New mayor Peter Maynard ‘proud and honoured’, Star Weekly, online October 29). This was a done deal via ALP councillors.

This person failed for years to get on council, then had to get over the line with preferences from others.

In my view, we should do away with the way councillors do the secret vote and put it to the ratepayers to vote on the mayor. Or simply bring back commissioners.

Angry ratepayer, via web

Hospital upgrade an emergency I’d be interested to know how many people in the emergency department are waiting for a bed in full wards, or a transfer to

another hospital for treatment, which can’t be provided at Werribee. For a city of more than 200,000, our hospital is too small!

Dr Joe Garra, via web

Crisis walkouts don’t count

(Re: Mercy’s emergency crisis, Star Weekly, October 29) I took someone to emergency last week about 1am. She was feeling weak and had symptoms that could have been attributed to a heart attack. She had very low blood pressure.

The nurse’s comment: “Is that alright with you?” We were told to sit in the waiting area.

Later, overheard the admissions lady telling someone on the phone the wait for non-urgent cases was about nine hours. In two hours, not one patient was called, two patients had already walked out – we were next to leave. Better to rest and see the local GP, more likely to be faster, and if matters got too bad, call an ambulance.

I guess the walk-outs are not counted in the hours waiting. The le is simply deleted. So add a few more hours to waiting times, the three patients that walked out that morning would not have been the only ones. It is likely that happens every day but does not show in the statistics.

Albert Fey, via web

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Special lunch a fair cop

Retired police of cers from across the western suburbs gathered in Hoppers Crossing last week for a lunch honouring their commitment to the community. Among the 100 retired of cers at the Hoppers Crossing Club event were Geoff Armstrong, 90, Charlie Smellie, 90, and George Cavanagh, 93. The retired cops had the chance to hear from Police Association secretary and former homicide detective Ron Iddles. The annual lunch, organised by club chairman Gary Jose, is now in its 32nd year. Laura Michell

Jobless trends vary in west

By Laura Michell

e number of unemployed people living in Wyndham has fallen, despite Werribee recording one of the state’s highest unemployment rates, new federal government gures reveal.

June quarter ‘small area labour market statistics’ reveal that in the year to June30, unemployment in Wyndham fell from 6.8 per cent to 6.2 per cent. e gures also show that job seekers in Werribee are doing

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it tougher, with 9.9 per cent unemployed as of June 30.

Victoria’s unemployment rate is 6.7 per cent, while the average unemployment rate across the western suburbs is 8.1 per cent.

AcrossWyndham, 6625peoplearesearching for a job.

Wyndham Vale (7.2 per cent), Hoppers Crossing (6.98 per cent) and Werribee South (6.7 per cent) also recorded higher than average unemployment gures.

But in Point Cook, the unemployment

rate fell to 3 per cent, while in Tarneit and Truganina it fell to about 5 per cent.

Matchworks general manager Michael Wasley said that while o cial gures were falling, the agency still had a high number of job seekers on its books.

Mr Wasley said people could boost their chancesof ndingajobbyshowingprospective employers they had strong communication skills and a good work ethic.

“Employers aren’t necessarily looking for someone with the quali cations to do a job but

rather someone who can do what they’re asked to do,” he said.

e latest statistics are in contrast to a recent University of Adelaide study, which predicted Wyndham would be one of the areas worst a ected by closures over the next few years of Australia’s auto-industry.

e study estimated 4360 Wyndham residents would lose their jobs in the next three years.

It said the municipality was likely to record the h-highest number of job losses.

A couple of Australia’s most iconic marsupials are settling into their new home at Werribee Open Range Zoo. Koalas Collosus and Bella arrived from Kangaroo Island Wildlife Park in South Australia last week and have taken up residence in the zoo’s Australian Journey exhibit.

The pair, both aged six, will spend three weeks in quarantine before visitors can see them in the new walk-through exhibit.

The zoo’s life sciences manager, Meaghan McPharlin, said that within minutes of arriving the pair had found a place in the eucalyptus trees and were munching away on leaves. Koalas in the wild are increasingly under threat as a result of habitat loss, disease and vehicle traf c.

Australian Journey is also home to kangaroos, emus, brolga and the eastern barred bandicoot, now considered to be extinct in the wild.

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THURSDAY 20TH NOVEMBER

Werribee’s cup runneth over

In the lead-up to the day a horse race stops the nation, Werribee racecourse took the limelight as the contingent of overseas-trained horses contesting yesterday’s Melbourne Cup took to the track at the annual International Breakfast With the Stars. Former Irish jockey turned trainer Johnny Murtagh, who had Mutual Regard and Royal Diamond in the Cup, was given a taste of Australian culture, as he posed with a group of local indigenous performers. Racing Victoria handicapper Greg Carpenter was there along with trainers including Andre Fabre, who saddled up Au Revoir in the big one. Now that’s over for another year, Werribee is set to host its own Cup races and family day on Thursday, November 20 Cameron Tait

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Vegies grown, not eaten

By Cameron Tait

Half the residents of Wyndham are either overweight or obese and only 2.5 per cent eat the recommended two serves of fruit and ve serves of vegetables a day.

ese are the ndings from the most recent Victorian Population Health Survey – and alarm bells are sounding at the council.

is is the third-lowest consumption rate of fruit and vegetables in Victoria despite Wyndham being one of Melbourne’s most important vegetable production areas.

A report on Wyndham’s food system was endorsed by councillors last week, with recommendations including an investigation into the viability of setting up a regional fruit and vegetable market to both support local growers and increase the availability and variety of fresh produce to residents.

e report also proposes that council explore opportunities to amend planning regulations andreducethedensityoffastfoodandtakeaway outlets in Wyndham, while promoting outlets that sell fresh fruit and vegetables.

Greater support for local and commercial ventures that give residents better access to healthy, a ordable food was also cited in the report as an important initiative, as was decreasing or eliminating the advertising of unhealthy foods at council facilities.

“ e imbalance between healthy and unhealthy food options [in Wyndham] is a particular challenge,” the report stated.

It urged the development of a citywide food policybasedoncommunityneedsandattitudes

to food, which can then be used to advocate changes to state and federal policies.

“ ere are large ‘food desert’ areas, where people simply have to travel too far to access fresh fruit and vegetables,” the report found.

“Evidence indicates that the cost, quality and lack of culturally appropriate food prevent residents from eating the foods they want.

“Also, social attitudes and beliefs, combined with large-scale marketing and media, are signi cant in uences on people’s choices and behaviour.”

‘‘ Imbalance between healthy and unhealthy food options … ’’ -Foodreport

Lukar ornton, of Deakin University’s School of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences, applauded the council’s stance on reducing the spread of fast food and takeaway outlets across the city.

“On the outer fringes of Melbourne there’s an oversupply of fast and takeaway food, particularly the big chains,” Dr ornton said.

“And it’s important councils are recognising this is a problem.

“Personally, I would like to have some scope in the planning guidelines to restrict these outlets from opening in areas councils believe are inappropriate, such as close to schools.

“ ere’s a long way to go, but it’s pleasing to see councils such as Wyndham are taking the rst step towards creating a healthy future.”

Shop until the sun has set

Felicity Ashman is encouraging Wyndham residents to pack a picnic and head to Kelly Park on Saturday, November 15, when they can browse market stalls, listen to live music and unwind as the sun goes down. From next Saturday, Ms Ashman will host twilight markets from 4-9pm on the second Saturday of every month until March. The event will feature performances from local musicians as part of the council’s ‘music in our city’ program. Ms Ashman hopes the markets will become a family event. For more details go to www.urbanmarkets.com.au

Laura Michell

Cuts force families to the edge

By Laura Michell

About 170 families could nd themselves homeless a er the state government cut the budget for a program helping Wyndham families stay in private rental homes.

Yarra Community Housing’s (YCH) budget for its private rental brokerage program has been cut from $268,000 in 2013-14 to $158,000 this nancial year.

e program provides families with money topayforbondsorrentalarrears,helpingthem keep a roof over their heads.

In 2013-14, the program helped about

240 families, but YCH fears the budget cut will mean it will only be able to help about 70 families this year. e program has been running in Wyndham for three years.

YCH chief executive Rob Leslie said the organisation had been told its funding had been redistributed to similar programs in the south-eastern suburbs.

“We well understand that the state government has nite resources and that it has to make hard decisions,” he said.

“But what we can’t understand is why you would take away resources from an area like Wyndham. All the indicators suggest the

Kids serve up help

e pantry at Werribee Support and Housing is a little fuller this week a er a food drive by students at Wyndham Community and Education Centre (WCEC).

As part of anti-poverty week, Victorian Certi cate of Applied Learning (VCAL) and pre-VCALstudentsatWCECorganisedafood drive, collecting canned and non-perishable items such as rice, pasta and tinned fruit.

VCAL manager Teresa Vizintin said the students were keen to help people in need, especially young ones.

She said that as part of their studies, students investigated the topic of poverty to learn how they could support others in the community.

Ms Vizintin said the students chose Werribee Support and Housing because it was a local organisation helping local people in crisis.

“ ey realise that donating food items is a great way to help others and can make a big di erence to everyday life,” she said.

“An issue of growing concern in our local community is the rising number of people facing homelessness and the many people who need help to put food on the table. No person chooses to place themselves in the position of needing help for survival.

“I’m exceptionally proud of the choice these young people have made to assist other young people.”

Laura Michell

Werribee Support and Housing’s Lauren Perry and Sam Goodwin, Teresa Vizintin, and students Jack Lyon, Monique Kerr and James Hamilton. (Damjan Janevski)

‘‘ They are at risk of experiencing longer periods of homelessness ’’ - Rob Leslie

government should be increasing resources here.”

As reported by Star Weekly, Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal gures reveal Wyndham had the highest number of eviction orders from rental properties last nancial year,with361“warrantsforpossession”issued.

Mr Leslie said Wyndham was also

experiencing increases in mortgage defaults and homelessness, and had a shortage of appropriate rooming houses and public housing.

Hesaidtherehasbeena“signi cantincrease” in the number of people seeking help. “Weneedmorefundingfortheprogram,not less. For every family we can’t assist through the private brokerage scheme to move into a private rental, it means they are at risk of experiencing longer periods of homelessness and that is a really destructive experience,” Mr Leslie said. e government did not respond before StarWeekly went to print.

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Mayoral Column

I was proud and honoured to be elected Mayor of this great, vibrant and diverse City at last weeks’

community and I’m determined to do so with vision, enthusiasm and

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with some of my fellow Councillors

By Laura Michell

Ellie Haikalis is counting down the days until December 1.

On that day, the Hoppers Crossing resident will be able to access a life-saving drug for a rare mutation of cystic brosis.

Ellie, 12, is so happy to nally be able to get Kalydeco that she plans to postpone her birthday celebrations on November 29 until she has taken the drug and is feeling better.

e winning battle for Kalydeco to be placed on the Pharmaceutical Bene ts Scheme and receive a federal government subsidy has taken more than two years.

e drug helps cystic brosis su erers with a rare gene, G551D, that does not allow salt and uid to ow through their bodies. e result is a build-up of sticky mucus in the lungs and digestive system.

About eight per cent of cystic brosis patients in Australia – about 200 people – have the gene.

Kalydeco addresses the underlying causes of G551D, allowing patients to have a better quality of life. It costs $300,000 a year.

At the age of 11, Ellie was diagnosed with cystic brosis in August last year .

Without Kalydeco, she has been taking 20 tablets and three inhalers a day in a bid to stay healthy.

Her mum, Rachelle, said the family was relieved that the drug had nally been added to the PBS.

“It will help Ellie so much. It’s the best thing that could have happened,” she said. “When Ellie was rst diagnosed, we were told we would probably wait two to four weeks for Kalydeco to be added to the PBS. at was last August.”

Mrs Haikalis says she’s proud of how Ellie has handled the long wait. “She is such a strong girl.”

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Logo use clari ed, for the record

By Laura Michell

Wyndham council has developed a policy protecting the use of its logo, a er its alleged misuse by a councillor in an advertisement promoting his business interests earlier this year.

A report to last week’s council meeting stated that use of the logo is covered in the city’s corporate identity policy and discussed in the Governing Wyndham framework, but a stand-alone policy was “warranted” to ensure there is “clarity” around its use.

e new policy states that councillors and sta cannot use the council’s logo without

On the road to better tech

A Truganina semi-trailer manufacturer has received a state government grant to help boost its capacity and productivity. The $250,000 will also help 100 Krueger Transport employees to gain higher value roles. The grant was part of the government’s investing in manufacturing technology program and will be used to buy a new blasting facility, state-of-the-art spray painting booths and a new plasma cutting system to improve processes and allow for the manufacture of semi-trailers.

permission. It also states that councillors must not apply the council logo to letters, media releases, advertisements, emails, websites or social media without approval.

“Councillors must not misuse the council logo to gain or attempt to gain directly or indirectly an advantage for themselves or for any other person,” the new policy states.

“For example, the logo cannot be used for election purposes, to promote a councillor’s private business, to encourage investment in a councillor’s private business [or] to create a false, misleading or deceptive impression that a councillor’s private business is supported by council,” it says.

‘‘ The logo cannot be used … to promote a councillor’s private business ’’ - New policy

e policy warns that misuse of the logo by a councillor is likely to contravene the Local Government Act and the councillor code of conduct policy.

e policy’s release comes as Harrison ward councillor Intaj Khan awaits the outcome of a complainttotheLocalGovernmentInspectorate byaWyndhamresident,alleginghemisusedhis

position as a councillor to promote his business interests in a council-branded advertisement.

e complaint pertains to an advertisement in the July edition of Alwasat, an Arabic newspaper with a base in the western suburbs.

e advertisement featured a photo of Cr Khan, a Ramadan message, Wyndham council’s logo and web address, and a listing of three schools either owned or managed by Cr Khan.

e advertisement appeared without the council’s knowledge or approval.

CrKhanmaintainshewasnotinvolvedinthe placement of the advertisement and has denied any wrongdoing.

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Survival spurs a journey

By Cameron Tait

e day before Mark Campbell joined the navy in 1987, his grandfather, George Jolley, sat him down for a talk.

estoryhewastoldwasoneofextraordinary survival during the Second World War.

In the lead-up to Remembrance Day on November 11, the Tarneit resident shared his grandfather’s story and that of a planned epic undertaking to re-trace his steps along the ai-Burma Railway.

George Jolley was a sergeant in the Royal Indian Corp signals reservist section.

During the fall of Singapore in February, 1942, he was among more than 100,000 soldiers captured by the Japanese. His next 18 months can only be described as a living hell.

Mr Jolley and his mates were herded into cattle wagons for a 10-day train journey to Bangkok in sweltering conditions with very little water.

At the end of the journey, they were forced to walk through jungle before being ordered to prepare the railway on the side of a cli .

“Hesu eredverybadlyandhadtoworkevery day building a viaduct, before being marched 100 kilometres along Hell re Pass through some of the worst terrain you can imagine,” Mr Campbell said. “Many died from dysentery, cholera, malaria or as a result of being tortured or beaten by the Japanese and Korean guards.”

In October, 1943, the railway was completed but Mr Jolley was soon ghting for life once again. Battling a severe case of beriberi, due to a lack of vitamin D, his body had swollen to such an extent he was unable to move.

“ ey couldn’t nd a pulse on him and he was put with the rest of the dead bodies,” Mr Campbell said. “He came to and scared the bejesus out of the Japanese guards.”

Mr Jolley worked at Petchaburi Air eld in Bangkok and only discovered the war had ended when he woke one morning to nd the Japanese guards had le in the middle of the night following the bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki.

For Mr Campbell, following his father and joining the Royal Navy at age 18 before transferring to the Royal Australian Navy was something he was destined to do.

In November next year, Mr Campbell will lead a 325-kilometre trek along the railway to honour his grandfather and raise money for charities including the ai-Burma Railway Centre,LegacyandAutismSpectrumAustralia, a disorder which a ects his three boys. e journey will become a DVD, Jolley’s Crossing, with Mr Campbell needing to raise a further $50,000 before the trek can go ahead. For details, visit www.deathrailwaytrek.com.

Pharmacist a generous friend

Hinton Edward Lowe Pharmacist and Justice of the Peace 8-7-1921 – 15-10-2014

Born in Bright, Hinton Lowe grew up through the Great Depression, a time when unemployment reached 30 per cent and the hardships su ered by so many engendered strong values of hard work, thri , and both family and community solidarity and service.

Mr Lowe attended school at Melbourne’s Trinity Grammar, where he held a scholarship as a choirboy under the direction of renowned organist and choirmaster Dr A. E. Floyd.

His love of the religious and other classical music continued throughout his life. Mr Lowe maintainedhisAnglicanfaithandwasamember of the congregation and a churchwarden at St omas Church in Werribee, where his funeral was held on October 22.

Mr Lowe arrived in Werribee in 1952, when the town was a rural outpost of Melbourne with a population of only 3500. He opened a pharmacy in Watton Street and his customer base grew rapidly as he became known as a warm and generous friend, particularly to the large numbers of migrants in the area.

Lowe’s Pharmacy was more than a business. As well as its professional contribution to health in the community, it became a base for Mr Lowe’s many other community projects, including launching an ambulance service, serving on the community management of the Werribee Hospital, establishing an aged care home and a public housing loan facility.

An active member of the Freemasons, which he joined in 1944, Mr Lowe eventually rose to positions of leadership within the organisation.

A keen follower of sport, Mr Lowe enjoyed tennis and was a keen Fitzroy Football Club supporter, with Hadyn Bunton one of his early heroes.

But cricket was his great passion and, like most Australians, he watched the feats of Don Bradman with a sense of awe.

A notable Justice of the Peace, Mr Lowe was awarded life membership of the Victorian Association of Honorary Justices and he continued as an active volunteer JP until last year.

Mr Lowe married Roma Fisher in 1943 and later Anne Klepner, who died in 2012.

He is survived by his wife, Patricia, and his four children, Hinton, Toylaan, Nova and Kim.

Wyndham City Community Grants –NOW OPEN!

Do you have a great idea for a project to improve your local neighbourhood?

Could your community group take on activities which build and connect the community in Wyndham?

Wyndham City has launched an exciting new range of community grant categories Register online for an information session on Wednesday 12 or Thursday 13 of November to find out about the simple application process and to discuss your ideas for a community project.

visit: www.wyndham.vic.gov.au/grants ph: 9742 0926 email: funding@wyndham.vic.gov.au

Advanced Design and Building

Diploma of Building and Construction - Building

Diploma of Building Surveying

Advanced Diploma of Building Design - Architectural

Agriculture, Horticulture and Conservation

Diploma of Conservation and Land Management

Certificates II, III and IV in Horticulture

Diploma of Horticulture

Certificate III in Landscape Construction

Certificate III in Parks and Gardens

Certificate III in Retail Nursery

Certificate III in Sports Turf Management

Diploma of Sports Turf Management

Diploma of Sustainability

Art and Design

CHOOSE PATH

Community Services

Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care * Also delivered in Werribee

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

Diploma of Community Services Work

Certificate IV in Youth Work

Certificates III and IV in Conservation and Land Management

Advanced Diploma of Applied Fashion Design and Technology

Certificates III and IV in Floristry

Diploma and Advanced Diploma of Graphic Design

Certificate IV in Interior Decoration

Diploma of Interior Design and Decoration

Certificate IV in Visual Arts

Automotive

Certificate II in Automotive Air Conditioning Technology

Certificates II, III and IV in Automotive Body Repair Technology

Certificate III in Automotive Diesel Engine Technology

Certificate III in Automotive Glazing Technology

Certificate II in Automotive Studies - Paint and Panel

Certificate II in Automotive Studies - Motor Mechanics

Certificate III in Outdoor Power Equipment Technology

Certificate III in Heavy Commercial Vehicle Mechanical Technology

Certificate III in Motorcycle Mechanical Technology

Certificate IV in Automotive Mechanical Diagnosis

Business and Training

Certificate IV in Accounting * Also delivered in Werribee

Certificate IV in Bookkeeping

Diploma and Advanced Diploma of Accounting

Certificate III Business Administration - Medical

Certificate IV in Health Administration

Certificate IV in International Trade (Online)

Diploma of International Business (Online)

Certificate IV in Marketing (Online)

Diploma and Advanced Diploma of Marketing (Online)

Certificate IV in Training and Assessment * Also delivered in Werribee

Diploma of Vocational Education and Training

Celebrancy

Certificate IV in Celebrancy

Construction and Licensed Trades

Certificate II in Building and Construction - Bricklaying

Certificate III in Bricklaying/Blocklaying

Certificate II in Building and Construction - Carpentry

Certificate III in Carpentry

Certificate III in Joinery

Certificate III in Shopfitting

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

Certificate II in Electrotechnology

Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician

Certificate lV in Electrical (Programmable Logic Controllers)

Certificate ll in Building and Construction - Painting and Decorating

Certificate III in Painting and Decorating

Certificates II and III in Plumbing

Certificate IV in Plumbing and Services * Skill set delivered in Werribee

Certificate III in Wall and Ceiling Lining

Cookery – The Gordon Culinary School

Certificates III and IV in Commercial Cookery

Certificates III and IV in Patisserie

Course in Barista

Course in Chocolate and Sugar Course in Espresso Co ee

Education and English Language Course in English as an Additional Language (EAL)

Certificates I, II, III and IV in EAL (Access)

Certificates I, II and III in General Education for Adults

Certificate I in Work Education

Engineering and Metal Trades

Certificate II in Engineering Studies - Mechanical and Fabrication

Certificate III in Engineering - Fabrication Trade

Certificate III in Engineering - Mechanical Trade

Certificate III in Engineering - Technical

Certificate lV in Engineering

Advanced Diploma of Engineering (Apprenticeship only)

Certificate IV in Optical Technology

Course in Trade Welding

Hairdressing, Beauty Therapy and Make-up

Certificate III in Beauty Services

Certificate IV in Beauty Therapy

Diploma of Beauty Therapy

Certificates III and IV in Hairdressing

Certificate II in Nail Technology

Certificate IV in Make-Up

Diploma of Specialist Make-Up Services

Health & Science

Ceutificates II and III in Animal Studies

Ceutificate III in Companion Animal Seuvices

Ceutificate IV in Veteuinauy Nuusing

Couuse in Implant Micuochip in Cats and Dogs

Ceutificate IV in Fitness

Ceutificates III and IV in Aged Caue

Ceutificate III in Home and Community Caue

Ceutificate lll in Health Seuvices Assistance

Ceutificate lll in Health Suppout Seuvices

Ceutificate IV in Leisuue and Health

Ceutificate III in Pathology

Ceutificate III in Labouatouy Skills

Ceutificate IV in Labouatouy Techniques

Diploma of Labouatouy Technology

Ceutificate IV in Massage Theuapy Puactice

Diploma of Remedial Massage

Advanced Diploma of Myotheuapy

Diploma of Nuusing (Enuolled Nuuse)

Couuse in Inteupuet and Apply Medical Teuminology Appuopuiately

Couuse in Buidging Into Nuusing Studies (Bins)

Couuse in Complex Caue

Couuse in Intuavenous Medications

Industry Skills Training Centre

Couuse in Caubon Accounting and Management

Ceutificates II and III in Cleaning Opeuations

Ceutificate IV in Cleaning Management

Ceutificate III in Competitive Systems and Puactices

Ceutificate IV in Competitive Systems and Puactices - Woukplace

Diploma of Competitive Systems and Puactices

Ceutificate III in Civil Constuuction - Geneual

Ceutificate III in Civil Constuuction Plant Opeuations

Ceutificate IV in Civil Constuuction Opeuations

Ceutificate IV in Civil Constuuction Supeuvision

Ceutificates II and III in Launduy Opeuations

Ceutificate IV in Logistics

Diploma of Sustainability

Ceutificates II, III and IV in Wauehousing Opeuations

Ceutificate III in Duiving Opeuations

Ceutificates III and IV in Wouk Health and Safety

Diploma and Advanced Diploma of Wouk Health and Safety

Information and Communication Technology

Ceutificate II in Computeu Assembly and Repaiu

Ceutificate III in Infoumation, Digital Media and Technology

Ceutificate IV in Infoumation Technology

Diploma of Infoumation Technology Netwouking

Advanced Diploma of Infoumation Technology

Advanced Diploma of Computeu Systems Engineeuing

Ceutificate III in Telecommunications - NBN Cabling

Tourism and Events

Diploma of Events

Ceutificate III in Guiding

Ceutificate III in Tuavel

VCE and VCAL

VCAL - Victouian Ceutificate of Applied Leauning - Headstaut

VCAL - Victouian Ceutificate of Applied Leauning

VCE - Victouian Ceutificate of Education - Yeau 11

VCE - Victouian Ceutificate of Education - Yeau 12

Werribee Learning Centre

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

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

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

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

MY WYNDHAM

A er singing and performing his way through almost four decades, Wyndham resident Alan ompson says theatre is close to his heart. By Rebecca Miller.

What’s your connection to the local community?

We came to live in Werribee in 1976 and now live in Westleigh Gardens.

I’ve played acoustic guitar since the age of seven, and toured Italy with Esprit Choir. I joined Wyndham eatre Company (then Werribee eatre Company) in 1990, with lead roles in South Paci c, Bye Bye Birdie, My Fair Lady, and many plays.

I’mpresidentofWyndham eatreCompany and was musical director of the Werribee singers, until they retired. I’ve also performed at Werribee Park with Melton, Werribee and Australian airforce bands.

I’m a member of Crossroads Uniting Church resources committee and, through the church, I am an active Kids Hope mentor, mentoring a pupil at Werribee Primary School.

I also assist Werribee Secondary College with their theatre productions, including set building and lighting.

Whatdoyoulikeaboutyourneighbourhood?

We’re close to the beach at Werribee South, the Surf Coast and Bellarine Peninsula, and only 26 minutes to the city.

We’re also close to the country, including places such as Ballarat. We’ve got everything we need, such as a decent shopping centre and Avalon airport nearby.

Whatwouldyouchange?

Infrastructure and tra c are a real issue. We need to improve public transport.

Health services need more funding, as places such as the Mercy Hospital have long delays

in emergency because they’re not equipped to handle the population growth.

What do you remember being in Wyndham that’snolongerthere?

I miss the country town feel from back when we arrived in the ’70s. It’s not as easy to get around any more.

When we moved here there were paddocks behind our house and I could walk the dog there … now it’s housing. ere’s a great mix of cultures now that didn’t used to be here. When we came, the churches were full of Aussies and now they’re Koreans and Sudanese, which adds to the richness of the community.

What’s you favourite eatery or place to get co ee?

We have dinner with the family at Jackson’s on K, it’s quite nice there.

ey’re lots of good co ee shops in Werribee. I would like to see shops and restaurants along the riverfront. Wyndham Cache is great for Devonshire tea on Sundays or brunch or lunch.

NEW ARRIVALS

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

Garden offers escape

Clients of Wyndham’s only respite centre have a new backyard to explore, thanks to the generosity and hard work of Laverton-Point Cook Rotary.

e group spent weeks making over the garden at Basecamp 3030, transforming it from a vast, empty space, to a colorful garden with seating areas and play spaces.

e new garden also includes a trampoline, a swing set and a pergola o ering clients much-needed shade.

Basecamp 3030 provides respite care for people with disabilities.

Co-ordinator Sue Wild said the revamped spacewouldmakeadi erencetopeoplevisiting the house over summer.

“Kids in particular will have somewhere to enjoy themselves and relax,” she said. “ e clients love the garden and can’t wait to use it.”

Rotarian Chris Woods said the club, along with Masters and Grevillea Nursery, had jumped at the chance to help Basecamp 3030.

“It gives you a nice feeling when you see something like this completed,” he said.

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When you need a doctor, we’re open every day of the year including weekends and public holidays. What’s more, you won’t need to make an appointment.

FROM THE ARCHIVES

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

40 years ago November 6, 1974

Werribee Shire Council has been served a writ from solicitors for the designer of Laverton Swimming Pool claiming $12,992, interests and costs. e writ claims the amount is due and owing for work and labor carried out for council at its request. It seeks a trial by judge alone.

30 years ago November 7, 1984

Werribee Racing Club’s rst meeting on its new track drew the biggest crowd in the club’s history. e Werribee Cup was wonbyMartian’sSoninarecord-breaking 2.42.1 on the new, hard track. A record crowd of 10,500 people watched.

20 years ago November 2, 1994

In the spirit of a true champion, Werribee Cup winner Grass Valley romped home to the cheers of thousands at the Werribee Racecourse last week – his fourth country cup win in 12 months.

10 years ago

November 3, 2004

A Tarneit primary school principal who stole more than $30,000 in school funds to fuel her gambling addiction walked free from Werribee Magistrates Court last week. She pleaded guilty to one count each of the and obtaining property by deception. She was convicted on both charges and sentenced to nine months in prison, to be served in the community as an intensive corrections order.

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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.

Movie marathon

Dress up as your favourite character for a marathon night at the movies, for 12-17 year olds, this Friday night, 6-9pm, at Tarneit Community Centre 150 Sunset Views Boulevard, Tarneit. Games and lms are rated G to M. Entry: $2. Food & drink provided.

■ 8734 1355

Open studio

Support local artist Ivana Pinaffo at her studio open day at 42 Hogans Road, Hoppers Crossing, this Saturday and Sunday, from 10am-4pm.

■ 0413 527 143

Handmade fair

More than 80 stallholders from around Victoria will showcase their craft skills at the Werribee Craft Festival this Sunday, from 9am-5pm at Wyndham Civic Centre.

■ www.werribeecraftfestival.tripod.com

Vintage fair

Browse through stalls from antique collectors and dealers from across Victoria at the Rotary Club of Hoppers Crossing’s Vintage and Collectables Fair on Saturday, November 15, at Baden Powell College, Baden Powell Drive, Hoppers Crossing, from 10am-4pm. All pro ts go towards local, national and international Rotary projects.

■ 0401 287 050

Roses on show

The Victoria Rose and Garden Show will feature more than 5000 roses at Werribee Park on November 16, 10am-3pm.

Learn sustainable gardening tips from industry experts, buy plants and gardening tools, and get ideas from more than 50 stallholders. There’ll be live jazz, great food and wine. BYO picnic blanket. Free entry.

■ www.experiencewyndham.com.au

Annual meeting

Join the board of Jamieson Way Community Centre at its annual general meeting on November 18 at 59 Jamieson

Way, Point Cook, from 7.30pm. All welcome.

■ 9395 3777

Learn about snakes

Learn more about the likelihood of nding a snake in your backyard and what to do if you nd one, at a Wyndham council information night on Wednesday, November 19. Discuss the risks of snakes, watch a slideshow of snakes commonly found in Wyndham and hear tips on how to identify them. It’s at Wyndham Vale Community Centre, 86 Manor Lakes Boulevard, Wyndham Vale, from 7-8.30pm. Places limited. Bookings essential.

■ 9742 0777

Become a tutor

AMES is looking for volunteers to tutor newly-arrived migrants and refugees in English. Volunteers will be required to give up their time for one to two hours a week. Free training provided.

■ 8744 0011

Volunteers needed

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

■ 9845 2729

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Go a little bit M.A.D

By Rod Easdown

A Holden salesman once told me Fords are not cars, they’re 20,000 spare parts travelling in close formation.

e work of Swiss artist Fabian Oefner reminds me of this statement. His meticulously accurate cars explode into their individual parts. He’s an artist adopted by the M.A.D Gallery, a homage to mechanical art devices.

Ifyou’reatechnologynutandyou’veneverheardofthe M.A.D.Gallery,youhaveatreatinstore.I knewnothing of it until a media release turned up from someone in Geneva plugging a book of truck photography.

Truck photography? Has someone suddenly made trucks beautiful? A er looking, I decided not. But the gallery’s website is stunning.

M.A.D. Gallery’s website is chockers with beautiful and compelling technology. It’s big on watches and timepieces (it calls them horological machines) but it also deals with motorcycles, penny-farthings, music boxes, musical instruments and Fabian Oefner’s exploding cars.

e M.A.D. Gallery opened in 2011 in Geneva’s old town – and a second M.A.D. Gallery has since opened in,ofallplaces,Taipei.Aswellasapermanentdisplayof timepieces, it gathers glorious examples of mechanical artfromaroundtheworld,“eachonemakingyourheart beat that little bit faster”, the website assures.

e gallery is an o shoot of an operation called MB&F, or Maximilian Büsser and friends, which has gathered people to design and build a radical and original “horological masterpiece” every year.

Büsser started out working for watch company Jaeger-LeCoultre and then ran a company specialising in rare timepieces, before forming MB&F in 2005. NowBüsserishookedupwithartistsfromaround the world, from Japan’s Chicara Nagata, who took three years to build his rst motorcycle, to American Bob Potts, who makes kinetic sculptures that capture the beauty of natural movement, such as the ight of birds. Gotomadgallery.ch,butmakeyourselfacupofco ee rst; you’ll be there a while.

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My best friend

Name: Ricky

Breed: Beagle

Age: 6 years 8 months

Gender: Male

vet talk

With Dr Kristi of Hoppers Crossing Vet Clinic and Hospital

RSPCA Number: 801012

Hi there, my name is Ricky and I’m outgoing and full of personality. I like to explore and investigate. I’d love to nd a home with someone who is around a lot.

I don’t need a huge amount of grooming, but I’d enjoy a quick brush every few days. I’d suit a home with secondary school-aged kids.

I’d love to be the only dog in my new home but once I’ve had some further training and socialisation, I may be happy sharing my home with another dog in the future. I like to follow my nose, so I enjoy taking a daily walk to explore my neighborhood. I am a clever pooch and want to put my intelligence to good use.

I will be desexed when I nd my perfect match.

Name: Ava

Breed: Domestic medium hair

Age: 6 years

Gender: Female

RSPCA Number: 800932

Hi there, my name is Ava and I’m a little overwhelmed at the moment, but in the right environment I’ll shine. I’ve got a lot of love to give! I’d love to sit on the couch and watch TV with you. My coat is medium length, so I’ll need to be brushed every few days. I’d like to live in a quiet adult household.

I may be happy living with a friendly desexed male cat.

I am desexed.

Spring and Summer safety for pets

S is for spring and summer, a great time of year to enjoy having pets, especially if you consider these safety tips. S is for sunstroke, a risk on hot days. So ensure pets have plenty of shade and water. Smaller pets, such as rabbits, may need to be kept indoors. Do not exercise pets in the heat of the day and never leave pets in your car.

S is for skin irritation, with ea bite allergy the most common problem. Ensure good ea control for dogs and cats with a monthly spot-on from your vet. Medication can provide relief if there is hair loss or redness associated with itching. Pets which sunbake should have pet sunscreen applied daily and kept in the shade to avoid skin cancer.

S is for seeds, with grass seeds often lodging in the ears or feet of hairy dogs. Avoid areas with long grass, check your pets coats regularly and consider clipping their coats short.

S is for snakes, which love a warm day, so avoid pets walking in long grass and near rivers. Snakebite is a life-threatening emergency, with signs including vomiting, collapse and respiratory failure.

S is for snail-pellets, another dangerous toxin if eaten by your pet. Signs include seizures and collapse. Again, veterinary treatment should be sought immediately.

TARNEIT 12 Borboleta Street, 3029

Having been freshly painted inside, this house will feel like new when the next owners move in. The brick veneer has plenty of room for a large family, with four bedrooms, including the main with walk-in wardrobe and en suite with twin-basin vanity unit and a large shower. The remaining bedrooms have built-in wardrobes. A carpeted lounge room is separate from the family-meals zone and there’s a big rumpus room. The kitchen has stainless-steel appliances and plenty of storage. Ducted heating, an alarm, water tank, remote-controlled double garage with internal access, and additional off-street parking space are included. Out back also has plenty of room to entertain in an undercover area. The 570-square-metre block is in the heart of Tarneit, with parks within walking distance, while The Grange P-12 College, Good News Lutheran College and shops are nearby.

HOPPERS CROSSING 263 Morris Road, 3029

For location and abundant space, this Hoppers Crossing property is probably hard to beat. The 781-square-metre block has proximity to childcare, Derrimut Heath and St James the Apostle primary schools, Hogans Road Reserve and Hogans Corner shops. The house has four bedrooms, including the main with walk-in wardrobe and en suite; a bathroom; carpeted lounge room with bay window; tiled family-meals zone and kitchen with timber cupboards, an abundance of storage and bench space and a dishwasher. And neutral tones throughout are ideal for the new owners who won’t have to worry about their furnishings not tting in. Ducted heating, a double garage with back access, and extra off-street parking space are included. The back and front yards have established gardens, with fruit trees and a paved partially undercover area the standout features.

Families looking to upsize before Christmas can do so with this spacious house in Hoppers Crossing. The oor plan is ideal for parents, with their bedroom at the front of the house and the kids’ bedrooms down the back. The main bedroom has a walk-in wardrobe and ensuite, while the remaining three bedrooms have built-in wardrobes and share the bathroom; the toilet is separate. A large, open-plan lounge-dining room with air-conditioner is separate from the living room with wall gas heater. Stainless-steel appliances, including a dishwasher, are kitchen highlights, and there’s ample storage space. Out back is a paved undercover area with a spa. A double garage with back access is another handy addition. The 900-square-metre block in Cambridge estate is within walking distance of Cambridge Primary School and The Grange P-12 College, while Werribee Plaza is a short drive away.

There’s no need to move to the country to acquire a large block of land with a big house when this one in Hoppers Crossing just may t the bill. The 2040-square-metre block has a huge backyard which had plans and permits approved in the past for three single-storey residences which could be renewed, subject to council approval. The double-storey house has ve bedrooms, including the main with walk-in wardrobe and en suite with spa. There’s also bathroom, powder room and study. Two separate living rooms are downstairs, including a family-meals zone with polished oorboards, and a lounge room, and an additional one up top. The large kitchen has a walk-in pantry, oodles of storage and bench space and stainless-steel appliances, including a dishwasher. Another two areas are ideal for entertaining: the pergola with paving underfoot, and a separate enclosed room. A double garage and carport are other perks.

Looking mighty ne kerbside, with its mix of formal hedging, roses, lavender and agapanthus beautifying the garden, this period-style house has plenty of old-world features but is modern to its back teeth.

Elements such as painted rosettes on 2.7-metre ceilings, deep skirts, stepped cornices and utterly elegant window dressings are a backdrop to spacious rooms in a layout that suits a family’s need for separate spaces. Outdoor areas are equally well executed, with an attention to detail that elevates the liveability factor.

Entry is into a tiled foyer, to the left of which is a carpeted lounge room with an

extra-wide bay window, beautifully dressed.

The main bedroom opposite has a walk-in robe-cum dressing room, and an en suite that re ects the period style; it has a cream and burgundy decor, a blackwood vanity unit and an enclosed toilet.

Two more bedrooms are down a carpeted hallway, each with lots of storage, as are the laundry with blackwood storage cupboards, bench and closets; a separate toilet; and the main bathroom decked out the same as the smaller, but with cream and emerald decor.

Part of the large, tiled living hub, the kitchen has blackwood cabinetry, an island

bench, walk-in pantry, wall oven, gas cooktop and dishwasher: everything on tap for the family cook.

A set of french doors with bevelled panes opens from the hub to a large, carpeted rumpus room (timber blinds in here), with the fourth bedroom next door – this has a wardrobe, built-in desk and ceiling fan. This is a great set-up for a teen, but also allows the kids to make a bit of noise without disturbing the rest of the household.

The family room accesses a covered pergola above brick paving; a pretty relaxation spot, with its rendered feature wall and total privacy. And there’s another

timber pergola next to it, open to the sunshine but with a wisteria creeping over it to lter harsher rays.

The block of about 1000 square metres has a big backyard rimmed by pittosporums, garden beds planted with roses, and a garden shed.

On Werribee’s popular south side, the property has ducted heating, evaporative cooling, an alarm system and a brick-paved driveway leading to a double garage.

Renovated&ReadytoGoon850m2approx Bringyourfootball&cricketbatsalong!!

Thisbeautifulhomeissituatedamongstgorgeoushomesin auniquelocationacrossthe roadfromfootballfields,parks &schools.

Thehomehas3greatsizebedroomsplusalargestudy, masterwithWIR&updatedensuite. Twolivingareas includingaformalloungeanddiningareawithsplitsystem airconditioning/heating,alargeopenplanfamily/meals

areaswithanothersplitcycleunit

Thekitchenissupremewithplentyofstorage&new stainlesssteelappliancesincludinga900mmelectriccook top,rangehood,oven&dishwasher. Outsidethereisplentyonofferallowingyoutoentertainin stylewiththespaciouspergolaand Vergola(letthesunshine in).Agardenshedandplentyof roomforthekidstoplay amongstthebeautifulmaturegardens.

HugeBlock–Subdivided&Profit(STCA)

648m2approxBlockina TopLocation

Perfectlypositionedinthismuchsoughtafterpocketof HoppersCrossing,thisexcellentmaintainedhomewhichis perfectlysuitedtoallcornersofthebuyingmarketwhether you’reaninvestor/FirstHomeBuyer/developer. Theblockoflandisapprox.648m2andhasnoeasements. Floorplanwhichconsistsofthreebedroomsallwith robe space,studyarea,formallounge,wellequippedkitchenwith

qualityappliancesandamplebench&cupboardspace,also anadjoiningmealsandfamilyarea. Hugebackyardwithscopeforpossibleimmediateorfuture subdivision/development(STCA). Addedextrasincludeheating/cooling,floorboards,4carlock upgarage.Locatedjustminutesfromlocalparks,schools andlocalshopsmakethishomethecompletepackage. You willwantthishomeinportfolio!

BrandonChangtime 0411683438 TonyCannatelli 0412456293 Werribee/HoppersCrossing 97485888 2/229HeathsRoad(opp.Plaza)

ForSale

HoppersCrossing 15MorrowPlace

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)

HoppersCrossing 11EmpireDrive

Seton938m2(approx)WithCharm&Character

Oozingthecharm & characterof yesteryeartogetherwithtoday’s modern conveniences.

Livingareasare wellcateredforwith a formallounge room,formaldining room, thelargeopenplankitchenflowsto a familymealsareaoverlookingtherumpus roomtothe rear

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 Saturday12-12.30pm

BrandonChangtime 0411683438

Werribee/HoppersCrossing

97485888

2/229HeathsRoad(opp.Plaza)

Tarneit

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)

TarragonDrive

612m2cornerblock-Rear

Access- 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 ByAppointment

BrandonChangtime 0411683438

Werribee/HoppersCrossing

97485888

2/229HeathsRoad(opp.Plaza) 3/4 22

HoppersCrossing 11 Warrenwood Ave

Walkto Train–MassiveGarage/Workshop

Firstimpressionscountandthepolished TasmanianAshhardwoodfloorsflow throughtheentrancehallintotheinviting loungeanddining room.

Masterbedroomwithensuite & WIRisset atthe rearofthehomewiththerumpus room.

Securityalarmsystem,Ductedheating & cooling,Refrigeratedcooling,plentyof naturallightthroughout. Undercoverentertainingdeckoverlooking thelowmaintenanceenclosed rearyard and a privategardencourtyard. A longdrivewaywithshadesailopens to a massivegarage/workshop/multipurpose roomwithanextralargestorage

ForSale $395,000-$415,000

View Saturday12.15-12.45pm

ChrisMartin 0425566543 TonyCannatelli 0412456293 Werribee/HoppersCrossing 97485888 2/229HeathsRoad(opp.Plaza)

HoppersCrossing 9KenmoreClose

Familyhomewith a pool!!

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

Thesunfilledkitchen,withasnewstainless steelappliancesleadsto a largedining room

Evaporativecooling,centralheating,alarm system,anddouble remotegaragewith internalaccess.

ForSale $459,000-$479,000

View Saturday12.45-1.15pm

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 ByAppointment

AdrianMcEvoy 0404499034

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

PriceGuide

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JohnHalliday 0434021017

Werribee/HoppersCrossing

2/229Heathsboad(opp.Plaza5

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 Saturday12.30-1pm

DeeNguyen 0488889988

Werribee/HoppersCrossing

97485888

2/229HeathsRoad(opp.Plaza)

Tarneit

32 Talliver Terrace

2 LivingAreas

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

ForSale $329,000-$349,000

View ByAppointment

BrandonChangtime 0411683438

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

HoppersCrossing 9PowellDr WalktoStationwith2homes.1stanupdated 4bedroomhomelarge renovatedkitchen, overlookingalovelyentertainingarea. The2ndatwobedroomstudio,withdining/ livingarea,bathroomanditsownkitchen.

ForSale $489,000

View ByAppointment

BrandonChangtime 0411683438

Werribee/HoppersCrossing 97485888

2/229HeathsRoad(opp.Plaza)

ForSale $325,000-$339,000 View Saturday2-2.30pm

DeeNguyen 0488889988

Werribee/HoppersCrossing 97485888

2/229HeathsRgad(gpp.Plaza)

BeCaptivated!!

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

ForSale 339,000

View Saturday11.45-12.15

JohnHalliday 0434021017

Werribee/HoppersCrossing 97485888

2/229HeathsRoad(opp.Plaza)

Werribee 3LexingtonCourt

BigBlockWith 5 Rooms

Thehomeincludesformallounge & formal dining,separateenclosedrumpus room & builtinbararea.

Outsideisperfectforentertaining,oversized pergolaarea & Jacuzzi.Massive rearyard, gardensheds,3000ltwatertank & separate grannyflat/retreat/5thbedroom. Allofthiswith a double remotegaragewith drivethruaccessis a mustsee!

ForSale $489,000-$519,000

View ByAppointment

BrandonChangtime 0411683438

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 Saturday2.15-2.45pm

JohnHalliday 0434021017 Werribee/HoppersCrossing 97485888 2/229HeathsRoad(opp.Plaza)

Open: Saturday11.00am - 11.30am

Address: 13TheGlades

Online: triwest.com.au

WebID: #754352

PaulNuske

m: 0414717458

o: 97415900

e: paul@triwest.com.au

OffersclosebyFriday7/11/2014at5.00pm Address: 1 PrincesCourt

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

l Ideallysuitedtotheretireeoremptynester

l Formallounge/dining,spaciouskitchen/mealsarea

l Centralbathroomwhichhasbeenrecentlyrenovated

l Gasheating,evaporativecooling & splitsystem

l Pavedundercoveroutdoorarea & remotegarage

l ClosetothePlaza,publictransport & medicalcentre HoppersCrossing

Open: Saturday12.00pm - 12.30pm

Address: 51CambridgeCrescent Online: triwest.com.au

WebID: #755192

CraigVilcins

m: 0435878255

o: 97415900

e: craig@triwest.com.au

l Suitfirsthomebuyerorinvestor

l Approximately650m2blockofland

l Roomforcaravan,boat,trailerorlargegarage

l Homehasgasheatingandgasappliances

l Newlyinstalledductedevaporativecooling

l ClosetoWerribeeCBD,schools,supermarket & bus Werribee

l Delightfullymaintainedunitonsouthsideoftown

l Separatelounge,builtinrobestobedrooms

l Gasheatingandairconditioning

l Secureprivatecourtyardwithgardenshed

l Establishedfrontgarden,lowmaintenancelifestyle

l Shops,cafesandtransportatyourdoorstep

m: 0414717458 o: 97415900

paul@triwest.com.au

Werribee

22 TesronCourt For Sale Inspect Saturday@3:00pm SOUTHSIDE

Setsouthofthe railline,centraltoamenities &schools,thiscrtlocatedhomeoffersaccess tothefreeway&thetranquillityofwalking &bicyclepathsalongtheRiver. Featdble brickconstructionwithtimberlinedwalls,a cathedralceilinginthelrgelounge/dining room,kitchen&rumpus roomwithbar& sauna.Comp5 BRs,bir’s,Ens(3bthrms)+ Study+Library/gymarea.Inclduct/heat,aircon,lrgepergola,dblegge&adblecarport.

Agent:DarrenDodd0419365947 WebId 7264538

$495,000-$535,000

Werribee

115SilvereyeCrescent

Auction Sat29th Nov@12noon

Inspect Saturday@2:00pm PLAZA LOCATION

Lessthan1kmfromtheexpanding W’beePlaza &busservicemakingthislrge residenceasolid investmentoropportunityforthefamilytolive nearamenities.Thelivingspacesaregenerous withamassivefamilykitchenareaplusasep lounge.Comp4 BRs’,bir’s,ens&study.Incl duct/heat,air-con,spabath,coveredoutdoor entertainingarea&dbleggewiththru& internalaccess. Allsetonamanageable514m2 approx allotment. Terms 10%Dep,Bal30days.

Agent:DarrenDodd0419365947 WebId 7244038

WYNDHAM VALE

2/5SurveyorStreet For Sale

Inspect Saturday@12:15pm MINIMALMAINTENANCE LIFESTYLE

Fullyestablished young3bedroomunit providingallthecomfortstomakeita pleasurablehomeoraneasycareinvestment. Featureshighceilingsandtwolivingspacesof loungeandkitchen/familyareadivided by a courtyardlightwellwhichprovidesprivacyto thelivingspaces.Thekitchenisequippedwith a900mmgasstove anddishwasher.Includes ensuitetomaster,bir’s,ductedheating,ducted coolingandinternalaccessfromthegarage.

Agent:DarrenDodd0419365947 WebId 7246000

$300,000

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

HoppersCrossing 183Morris Road For Sale Inspect Saturday@12:00pm HOME PLEASESEYE&PRICE PLEASESBUDGET

Here’swhat you’re lookingforwithanexcellentopportunitytoenterthemarketplace. Setto impresswithanaffordablepricetagthishomecompof3bdrms,ens&wirtomain,seplounge withheating&cooling, renovatedkitchenwithmodernappli&anoutdoorentertainingarea. Setonacnrblock,closetoschools,transport&shops. Perfectforinvestors&1sthomebuyers. Leasedat$1257pcm.

Agent:Nicole Webb0403229806 WebId 6636339

Werribee 138Ballan Road For Sale

Inspect Saturday@1:00pm

SOLIDINVESTMENT/GREAT HOME

Generousdimensionsonagoodsizeblock app574m2.Comprisesloungeandkitchen/ mealsareatogetherwith3spaciousbedrooms allwithbirsandalargeensuitewithspato themaster.Includesductedheating,ducted cooling, vanityto wc andanexpansiveoutdoor livingspacepergola/carportbigenoughto houseaboat.Currentlytenanted- very neat andtidy returning$275pwforthelast2 years. Vacantpossessionavailable.

Agent:DarrenDodd0419365947

WebId 7246652

HoppersCrossing 1&2/5DurhamCrescent

For Sale

Inspect ByAppointment

$310,000

2 A 1 B 1 C

INVESTMENTOPPORTUNITY-2UNITS

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-$232,500Each

HoppersCrossing

2BullerCourt For Sale Inspect Saturday@1:00pm

MOVEINORINVEST–EITHER WAY YOU CAN’T LOSE

Beitfor yourfamilyhomeoraddingtothe investmentportfoliothispropertyisneat, tidy&intheeverpopularBellbridgeEstate, locatedclosetoshops,parks,schools,public transport,station,gyms&more. Featheating &coolingthru’out,largecarport&pergola, kitchenwith DW,3bdrms,bir’s,twosepliving areas,highwoodceilings,diningarea&a 4x6mgarage. Seton570m2.

Agent:Nicole Webb0403229806 WebId 6637683

Werribee

5/3DoolanStreet For Sale Inspect ByAppointment

CENTRALLY LOCATEDSOUTHSIDE

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

Agent:BobBoland0421077195 WebId 6026824 $216,000

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

$299,000

Wyndham Vale

31Storkbill Road For Sale Inspect Saturday@3:00pm FAMILY WANTED FOR SMART, EASY LIFESTYLE…

Ifsmart,easylivingatanentrylevelpriceis what you’re afterthenthishomeisfor you. Sleekstonecounters,kitchenfeats/sappliinc DW,ens&wirtomain,slidingdoortotheside/ reargarden&adbleggewith remote&internal access.Embracealifestyle you`veimagined, astrolltobuses&ashortdrivetoshops& schools. Feat:3 BRs,duct/heat,evap/cool& closetothenewlyconstructedstation. Agent:Nicole

HoppersCrossing

2/41 OldGeelong Road For Sale Inspect ByAppointment WHEN LOCATIONISEVERYTHING!

Thisunitsurpassesanyotherpropertyforits location,onlyafewstepsfromH/xing Train station&Busdepot,closefreewayaccess totheMelbCBD&anextensive varietyof shoppingcomplexes. Withopenplanmeals& livingarea,floorboards,2bdrms, BIRs,bthrm, GWFheating&A/C,&alowmaintenance backyardcreatingasmallentertainmentarea. Perfectforinvestors&1sthomebuyers.

Agent:Nicole Webb0403229806 WebId 6268477

$280,000

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

Agent:DarrenDodd0419365947 WebId 7085038

$315,000

HoppersCrossing 32WynarkaDrive

Architecturallydesignedhomewithplansandpermitsfor5units

•Large2274sqmallotmentwithplansandpermitstofor5units

•Plans&Permitsforacombinationof2-3bedroomsand1-2bathroomunits

•Architecturallydesigned,lightfilledresidencewithuniqueandflexiblefloorplan toremain

•Existinghomeoffering3bedroomplusstudy,centralkitchenand3livingareas

•Heatingandcooling,featurewindowsandceilings,dishwasherandmore

•Homeanddevelopmentsetinaquietneighbourhoodwithinwalkingdistanceto HogansCorner,schools,shops,parksandmore

•Auniqueandrareopportunityawaits

•Contactagentforfurtherplansandinformation

The‘cando’agents.....

Werribee 7RockStreet

WalkingdistancetoWerribeeTrainStation

•Agreatopportunitytosecurea3bedroom, 2bathroomhomeinacentrallocation

•3bedrooms,allwithbuiltinrobes,master withensuite

•Spaciouslounge,ductedheating,airconditioning

•Centralkitchenwithdishwasher

•Doublegarage,doublecar-portandfurther ampleoffstreetparking

HOPPERSCROSSING3VictorCourt

PRICEREDUCED-$294,000

•Idealinvestmentorfirsthomesetinthe popularWoodvilleEstate

•Lightfilledhomefeaturing3bedrooms, spaciouslounge,kitchen/meals

•Recentlyre-carpeted,re-stumpedandroof re-alignedandsealed

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

HoppersCrossing 66EvrahDrive

Thegrandestofthemall!

•62sqsliving,5goodsizebedroomsplusstudy

•MasterbrmwithhugeensuiteandWIR

•Formalliving,lightfilledkitchen;stonebench tops,dishwasher

•Rumpusroom,2ndkitchenoutside,intercom, alarm,shutters

•Remotedoublegarage.SituatedinDerrimut Heathallon1/4acre

ForSale PriceGuide $275,000

Contact StevenRichardson0407445567

SusieHaber0403650750

ForSale PriceGuide $294,000 Inspect Saturday1.30-2pm Office 23PrincesHighway,Werribee. 0399740922

Contact StevenRichardson0407445567

SusieHaber0403650750

ForSale

PriceGuide $775,000-$799,000

Inspect ByAppointment

Office 23PrincesHighway,Werribee. 0399740922

Contact PeterRichardson0412327835

StevenRichardson0407445567

WYNDHAMVALE 100Ribblesdale

Saveyourselfthehasslesofbuilding •4bedrooms,masterbrmwithensuite •Kitchenwithstainlesssteelappliances,stone benchtops,dishwasherandwalkinpantry

•Formallounge,openplanlivingwith separatemeals,andfamilyarea

•Ductedheating,evaporativecooling,alarm, floatingtimberfloors

•Remotedoublelockupgaragewithinternal andrearaccess

Tarneit 7SutherlandCourt

Whenonlythe‘VeryBest’willdo •Masterwithalfrescobalconyandensuite •Officeplusaseparate2roomedstudiowith plumbing&separateentry •54sqs,4livingareasincludingtheatreroom, Ductheat,ductcool,solarpower •Fantastickitchenwithstonebenchtops,DW, separatebutlerskitchen •Solarheatedpool,pergola&ampleside access

0399740922

PeterRichardson0412327835

onapprox570sqm

The‘cando’agents.....

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 ByAppointment

Office Shop38WyndhamVillageSC,Tarneit. 97490010

Contact PeteCooney0421041479

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 Saturday10:00am-10:30am

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

Displayquality,designerhomeatthetopofTarneit!

•Designerentrypresentsfrontformalloungeandstudy

•MasterwithexceptionalensuiteandWIRwithcleverstorage

•MasterChefkitchentoenvyall,tiledthroughout,hugepantry

•Adjacentcomfortableandbrightliving,plusrearrumpus/theatreroom

•Furtherbedroomsandcentralbathroomoffrearhallway

•Centralheating,refrigeratedcooling,alarm,doublegarageandmuchmore

•Stunningrearyardperfectforentertaining,residingonahuge612m2

•Locatedwithincloseproximitytoschools,parklands,forthcomingTarneitstationand futuretowncentre

PrivateSale

PriceGuide

$470,000-$499,000

Inspect ByAppointment

Office Shop38WyndhamVillageSC,Tarneit. 97490010

Contact DarrenCassar0438939835

Western Conveyancing

Suite 10, 215 Watton Street, Werribee www.westernconveyancing.com.au

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Greatplaceforthegrowingfamilyoranexcellentinvestmentopportunity

•Ideal4bedroomfamilyhomesituatedinaquietcourtlocationwithensuitetomasterand robestoremainingbedrooms

•Frontformallounge/diningpluscentralkitchenwithdishwasher

•EstablishedgardenswithpergolaandBBQareafortheupcomingsummermonths

•Ductedheating,cooling,doublelockupgaragewithrearrollerdoorandgoodsizeback yard.SituatedinthepopularBellbridgeestate

ForSale

Price380,000-$395,000 OpenByAppointment

Altona

3/9DavidStreet

Nestorinvestinconvenientlocation

•Renovated2bedroom,1bathroomunit

•Newcarpet&floatingfloorboards

•Kitchenmealsareaandalivingroom

•Singlegarageplusextraparkingspace

•Shortwalktobeach,cafes,shops&train

•Fantasticinvestmentopportunity

A 2 B 1 C 1

PrivateSale $395,000-$430,000

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

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

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 Sat1-1:30pm

Office 54PierStreet,Altona. 93983799

Contact PaulLindemann0418336025

BarrySeignior0425850607

Seabrook 5/23-29CatherineRoad

Investmentorhomeoccupier

•Closetothetrainstationandfreeway

•NearSeabrookPrimarySchool&shops

•Openplankitchen,mealsandfamilyarea

•Downstairshasalightfilledformallounge

•Ductedheating.Powderroom.

•Internalaccessfromthesinglegarage

A 3 B 1 C 1

Auction Sat29thNovat12noon

PriceGuide $290,000-$315,000

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

Office Shop5,73PointCookRd,Seabrook. 93609355

Contact AnthonyKent0425850610

JodieLindemann0425850606

AUCTIONTHISFRI1:00PM

WERRIBEE 9COULTONCOURT

Nestledin a quietcourtlocationwithintheexclusive“WestleighGardens”estateisthis brightandspacioushomeofferingeverything a growingfamilyneeds.Presentingfour spaciousbedrooms,masterwithensuiteandwalkin robe, L shapeloungediningzones and a generoussizedkitchen / mealsareathatleadsthroughto a hugerumpus room. Qualityappointmentsincludeductedheatingandcooling,alarmsystem,solarpowerand double remotegarage.Offeringthelandsizeof706m2(approx)propertiesinthishighly soughtareaare rare.Bequicktoinspect!

PRICE $440,000-$480,000 INSPECT Sat8thNovember-1:30pm-2:00pm PhotoIDrequired CONTACT MatthewHowden0409805990

WERRIBEE 11RIVERRUNDRIVE

Thisstylishfamilyhomeislocatedlessthan100metersfromthebestpartofthe Werribee River!Enjoykilometersofwalkingandcyclingtrails,canoeingand a spotfishing,whilst soakinginthebeautifulnaturalenvironment.Thisqualitybuilthomefeatures a grand entrance, 3 generoussizedfittedbedrooms,includingmasterwithwalkin robeand ensuite,largeformallounge,modern kitchenwithadjoiningmealsareathatleadsthrough totherumpus / theatre room.Stepoutsideandyouare presentedwith a stunning undercoverentertainingareawhichis a setamongstwell-establishedmanicuredgardens andthehugebackyard isperfectfor a growingfamily.A hostofextrasincludehigh ceilings,ductedheating,splitsystemcooling,newappliances,carpets,windowdressings andfreshlypaintedthroughoutplusdouble remotegarage.Allsetonanallotmentof approx700m2withincloseproximitytopublictransport,BethanyPrimarySchoolandthe WerribeePlazawhichiscurrentlyundergoing a multi-million redevelopment.

PRICE $475,000-$505,000 INSPECT Sat8thNovember11:45pm-12:15pm PhotoIDrequired CONTACT MatthewHowden0409805990 METHOD

WERRIBEE 62SLATTERYSTREET

Thehomeexudesqualitythroughoutwiththebeautifullycraftedsolidtimberkitchen overlookingthebuiltinentertainersbarcompletewithservery & thefamilymealsarea enclosedwithin a lovelyglassatrium. A largestudywithfittedshelvingpresentsanideal homeofficeforworkorhobbies.

All 4 fittedbedroomsare of a generoussizewiththemasterhaving a largewalkin robe & ensuitefeaturingspabath & doubleshoweraswellas a gym.Enhancingthishomes characterare themanyqualityappointmentsincludingairconditioning,ductedheating & dualhotwaterservices.Anoversizeddouble remotegaragecombinedwiththe3-6car carportoffersabundantstorage.Stepoutsidetoimmerseyourselfintheprivate resortstylegroundswithin-groundpool(solar & gasheated),tenniscourt,sauna,allweather pergolawithBBQareaprovidingyear roundoutdoorentertaining.

PRICE $780,000-$840,000

INSPECT Sat8thNovember2:15pm-2:45pm PhotoIDrequired

WERRIBEE 18TEMPLETONCOURT

Qualitybuiltonsolidfoundationsisthiswonderfulfamilyhomepositionedperfectlyon thecuspofthe WerribeeRiver Enjoythespoilsof a qualitybuilthomethatcapturesyour attentionasyoutakeinthesizeandproportionsofthisfloorplan.Featuringthreelarge fittedbedrooms,ensuitetothemaster, largeopenformalandinformallivingareasand a lovelytimberkitchenboastinggranitebenchtops.Appointedwith a wetbarforthe entertainer, otherfeaturesincludewoodfire andductedheating,extensivetimberflooring, oversizeddouble remotegaragegreatforthetradieandanallweatherpergolawith a naturalgasBBQallseton a beautifullymanicuredallotment.Ifyouare lookingfor a casual lifestylewithscenicwalksalongtheriveroryouare theultimateentertainerthishomeis surelyonenottobemissed.

PRICE $480,000-$515,000 INSPECT Thur6thNovember6:00pm-6:30pm &Sat8thNovember12:00pm-12:30pm

PhotoIDrequired CONTACT DonaldMcKillop0418389906

POINTCOOK

3BROADSTONE WAY

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

METHOD

Sat22ndNovember11:00am CONTACT ZackNedelkovski0455555556 RayHarb0402517213 POINTCOOK93959999

POINTCOOKShop425,1MainStreet, PointCook TownCentre93959999

SANCTUARYLAKES 43SANDYPOINTROAD

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

PhotoIDrequired CONTACT SimonKhouri0400255555 ZackNedelkovski0455555556

SANCTUARYLAKES 17/1GREGNORMANDRIVE

LocatedintheexclusiveGregNormanGolfCourseestateinSanctuaryLakes,thisproperty hasoneofthebestpositionsavailableforthoseseekingviewsandaccesstoonsite facilities.Gymnasiums,tenniscourts,bars, restaurantsandgolfcourseare allwithin a shortstrollofthis 3 bedroom residence.Withtwobathroomsandbothupstairsand downstairslivingareasthishomeissuitablefortheyoungfamily, emptynestersandwould makefor a greatinvestment.Themastersuitewithitsownbathroomislocatedonthe groundlevel.Featuresincludeheating,cooling,monitoredalarmsystem, remotecontrol entrytothedoublecargarage,dishwasherandqualityfittingsandfixturesinthekitchen. Offeringlandspacenotnormallyassociatedwith residencesinthisprecinctitwillbeone thatwillhavetheattentionofthoseseekingsomegardentogetherwithallofthelifestyle optionsthatthispropertycomeswith.

POINTCOOKShop425,1MainStreet, PointCook TownCentre93959999

22ndNovember201412:00pm PRICE ContactAgent INSPECT Saturday12:00pm-12:30pm PhotoIDrequired CONTACT TonySkrekovski0419555772 METHOD

TARNEIT 14WINDWARDCLOSE

Nestedin a quietpocketoverlookingtranquilnativelandscapethatboastswildlife, walkingpathandbeautifulParklands.Presentingfourbigfittedbedrooms,luxuryensuite tomasterandseparatestudy Greatsizekitchenarrangementthatleadsontothelounge/ cinema room,largemealsandlovelyfamilyarealookingouttothelushgarden.Quality appointmentsincludezonecontrolledductedheatingand refrigeratedcooling,large CaesarStonekitchen,withdualovensandbutler’s pantry, merbaufloatingfloors,9-foot ceilingsandextrahighinternaldoors.There’s more,oversizedouble remotegaragewith handymanspaceandinternalaccess,unrestrictedsideaccessfor a boatorcaravan,large alfrescoareaanddeckedpergolaoverlookingthepool.Allthisseton a fullylandscaped allotmentof720sqm(approx.)withinwalkingdistancetoschools,publictransportand Wyndham Villageshoppingcomplex.

HOPPERSCROSSING 354HOGANSROAD

Onofferis a freshlookinghomesituatedwithin a stone’s throwtoplaygrounds, schools,publictransportandthenew Tarneit Westshoppingcomplex.Presenting threefittedbedrooms, renovatedensuite,separatestudyor4thbedroom,large loungeandadjoiningdining.Centralisedkitchenthatleadsontothemealsandfamily arrangement.Appointmentsincludegasductedheating,cooling,alarmsystem,huge pergolaareaanddouble remotegarage.Alsoconsistingofbrandnewcarpets,freshly paintedthroughout,likenewtheidealhomeforthatfamilylookingforextraspace, astuteinvestororthatbusinessownerlookingforsomemain roadexposure.

PRICE $350,000-$358,000

INSPECT Sat8thNovember2:15pm-2:45pm PhotoIDrequired

LeslieGoodwin0419110582

TARNEITShop9,WyndhamVillageShoppingCentre,380SayersRoad87448888

PRICE Contactagent INSPECT Sat8thNovember1:30pm-2:00pm

TRUGANINA 9PROSPERO WAY

Presentingfourwellsizedfittedbedroomsincludingspaciousmasterwithwalkin robe andfullensuite.Stepthroughthehallwayentranceandbeimmediatelywelcomedby largeformallivingandanopenformaldiningarea.Comprisingofanopenplandesign atthe rearofthehomeofferingspaciouslivingandinformaldiningbeautifullyadjoining thestunningkitchenfittedwithallstainlesssteelappliancesandplentyofcupboard andclearbenchspace.Outdoorsoffers a wellsizedverandaareathatwrapsitself aroundthesideand rearofthehomeaswellas a hugeopengrassedareaidealforthe kidstorunaroundandplayorforthosewholovetoentertainfamilyandfriends.

PRICE $410,000-$430,000 INSPECT Sat8thNovember11:45am-12:15pm

Doyouwantyourproperty SOLD

Wasim Hafda

Dedication,driveanddeterminationiswhat Wasim Hafdastandsfor, withhissincerepersonality, genuine approachandprofessionalismall contributingtowhat makeshim a successfulagent. Having previouslyworked inthe retailfoodsector covering areaswithinthe franchisingandbusiness developmentmanagement as a businessconsultant, WasimhasheldpositionswithsomeofAustralia’s largestcompanies.Itis Wasim’sdiverseand dynamicexperiencethat provideshimwith a wealth ofknowledge,exceedingcustomerexpectationsby demonstrating a soundknowledgeandthevalueof relationshipsbetween vendorsandpurchasersinthe realestate industry.

Wasimlooksforwardtohelpinghisclients whenit comestoSellingtheirhomeforthebestpossible priceandfindingpurchaserstheirdreamhometo raise a familywithintheCityof Wyndham. Wasim understandsthat itcanbe a stressful process andwillguideyoufromstarttofinishto ensurethat thereis a smoothtransitionfor bothpartiesinvolved.

WasimHafdais a familyman,married in2004 andnowwiththree children, he’s grownupinthe Westernsuburbsof Melbourne andbeeninvolved inthe localcommunitywithintheCityof Wyndhamfor a numberofyears.

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 ByAppointmentPhotoEDReq PrivateSale

EPR $330,000-$365,000

StevenSpiteri0423428079Office: Werribee97317022

areaandouttothebackyardwithhugeentertainingpergolaand3rdgaragespace,accessibleviathe DLUGwithdrivethroughaccess.Othergreatfeaturesincl.Heating,cooling,multiplelivingzonesand ashortwalktoManorLakesShoppingCentre.

InstantAttraction!

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 ByAppointmentPhotoEDReq PrivateSale

EPR $320,000-$350,000 ScottPerry0439595461Office: 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 Sat11:00-11:30amPhotoIDReq PrivateSale EPR $340,000-$360,000 SamanthaMcCarthy0431712899Office: 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

ElegantfamilylivinginKingstonGardensEstate! BeautifullybuiltfamilyhomeintheeverpopularKingstonGardensEstate,boastingspace,andstyle forthegrowingfamily!Alargeopenfamily/mealsareaadjoiningaqualitycraftedkitchenaswellas twootherlargelivingareasmakesitabreezetoaccommodatethewholefamily.Steppingoutside, the resortstyleswimmingpoolandmassiveenclosedpergolamakesthisanentertainer’sdelight! Offeringfourgenuinesizedbedrooms,includingmasterwithensuiteandwalkin robe,brightcentral bathroom,largelivingzoneswithqualitypolishedtimberfloorsalladdtothenomaintenanceliving! HOPPERSCROSSING

View Sat2:00-2:30pmPhotoIDReq PrivateSale

EPR $399,000-$449,000 StevenSpiteri0423428079Office: Werribee97317022

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

View Sat12:00-12:30pmPhotoIDReq PrivateSale

EPR $499,000-$549,000 SamanthaMcCarthy0431712899Office: Werribee97317022

Ariseabovethe rest

SituatedinaquietcourtintheRiseEstateof Tarneit,andonlyashortstrolltoparklands,schoolsand shops,this4yearoldPorterDavishomeboastsconvenience,comfortandspace.Comprisingofthree generoussizedbedroomswithbuiltin robes,masterwithensuiteandwalkin robe,centrallounge, openplanlivinganddiningareaoverlookedbya recently refurbishedkitchenwithstainlesssteel appliances,amplestoragespaceandenclosedalfresco/rumpus rooms.Outsideyouwillfindplenty ofspaceforthekidstorunaround.Propertyalsooffersgasductedheating,splitsystemcooling,

View ByAppointmentPhotoIDReq PrivateSale

EPR ContactAgent George Yacoubian0402658335Office: Werribee97317022

Wyndham Vale 1/61 Honour Ave

tiled flooring, ducted heating and split system air conditioning unit along with the low maintenance outdoor area.

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 2:30-3:00pm 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

For Sale Price by negotiation $620,000$650,000 Open Saturday 1:00-1:30pm View www.harcourts.com.au/VWC5294

UnderContract

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

Werribee

3CorellaPlace

Nice FamilyHomeSetOnGreatSized Allotment

Featuring3 goodsizedBedrooms,formal lounge,adjoiningdiningwithcentralwall heater,Kitchen,andcentralbathroom. Withincloseproximityto shoppingcenter,transport, schoolsandeasyFreewayaccess Aninspectionishighly recommended!

3 A 1 B 0 D

ForSale: $284,000-$295,000

RajShahP: 97486333

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

HoppersCrossing

14BarrowCrt

THERE’SNOPLACELIKEHOME!

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

3 A 1 B 0 D

ForSale: $279,000-$289,000

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

HoppersCrossing

10StrathmoreCres

TwoStorey Splendour

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

3 A 1 B 2 D

ForSale: $349,000-$369,000

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

NewListing

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

HoppersCrossing

14Wilmington Ave

DelightfulHome,Not To BeMissed 4brmswithBIR’s,mainwith retreat, spa,ensuite/WIR. Formallounge builtinbarleadingthrutoopenplan kitchenmealareawithS/S appliance, dishwasherblinds,ductedheating, evap cooling,alarm,ductedvacuumdouble garage& remotesideaccess forboat/ caravan,largepergolaarea.

4 A 2 B 2 D

ForSale: $379,000

VinceChircopP: 97486333

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

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

WerribeeSouth

25BeachRd

Wowwhatabreathtakingviewtowake upto!

Beachview-2bedrooms&2 bathrooms,lounge,modernkitchen -setonlargeallotmentof800mtrof prime realestate.Greatopportunityto developandsecurethefutureandthe viewisFREE!

3 A 2 B 2 D

ForSale: $899,000

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

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Planning and Environment Regulations

2005 Section 96C

Notice of the preparation of an amendment to a planning scheme and Notice of an application for planning permit given under s96c of the Planning and Environment Act 1987

WYNDHAM PLANNING SCHEME

Amendment C206

Authorisation A02918

Planning Permit Application WYP7180/14

The land affected by the aoendoent is Lots 6 and 7 Plan of Subdivision 544401W – 40WallaceAvenue,Point Cook.

The land affected by the application is Lots 6 and 7 Plan of Subdivision 544401W – 40 Wallace Avenue, Point Cook.

The aoendoent proposes to update the schedule to Clause 52.03 to provide site specific controls for the subject site in Point Cook.

The application is for a peroit to use and develop the land for the purpose of a Residential Hotel, Reception Centre, Caretaker's House, Offices and associated car parking; buildings and works under the Environoental Significance Overlay Schedule 1, and Design and Developoent Overlay Schedule 2; and extension of Liquor Licensed area.

The person who requested the aoendoent is Beaoox Pty Ltd

The applicant for the peroit is Urbis Pty Ltd

You oay inspect the aoendoent, the explanatory report about the aoendoent, the application, and any docuoents that support the aoendoent and the application, including the proposed peroit, free of charge, at the following locations:

authority, Wyndhao City Council, 45 Princes Highway, Werribee, Victoria.

Developoent web site www.dpcd.vic.gov.au/ planning/publicinspection.

Any person who oay be affected by the aoendoent or by the granting of the peroit oay oake a suboission to the planning authority.

The closing date for suboissions is 6 Deceober 2014. A suboission oust be sent to the Wyndhao City Council, 45 Princes Highway, Werribee, Victoria.

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Get the dirt on a scarce vintage

ByBen omas

L ast year I travelled to McLaren Vale to look at dirt. ere was a ne line-up of wines to taste, too, but the dirt was the star of the show. It wasn’t just any dirt, but a tapestry of ancient soil formations that date back hundreds of millions of years with names including Pirramimma Sandstone, Blanche Point, Kurrajong and Ngaltinga formations.

To anyone driving around the Vale that day, our small group must have been quite a sight as we stopped at roadside cuttings to point at and talk about the ancient soil formations.

Since 2009 many of McLaren Vale’s winemakers have made small batches of shiraz grown on individual soils to get an understanding of what in uences the soils have on the wines. ey bottle the wines under the Scarce Earth banner.

e idea is to bottle a shiraz from a single vineyard, making it in a hands-o manner to give the dirt the best chance to stamp its character on the wine.

e fourth Scarce Earth vintage has just been released. Having tasted wines from each release, I can tell you that for pure enjoyment the latest releases, from the 2012 vintage, are the best yet.

ere’s a purity to the wines that also helps tell the story of McLaren Vale’s ancient soils.

It’s a story more about structure and tannin than avour, says Chapel Hill’s Michael Fragos, one of Scarce Earth’s driving forces since its conception.

“ e di erences [we see] now we’re ve years in are the tannins: their roundness and the shape of the tannins,” he says. “ ere are avour di erences in shiraz depending on where you are but, in 2012, which was an even,

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fast-ripening year, I don’t think there’s a huge avour di erence in the wines.

“But when you start drilling into the structure, the mouthfeel and the tannins are where you really start to see di erences.

“[With] Christies Beach formation and Ngaltinga black cracking clays and heavier soil pro les, you’re getting more primary fruit characters as a rule of thumb. e wines have more upfront fruit and rounder tannins.

“ e ner soils, such as Tapley Hill formation and North Maslin sands and Blanche Point, where there’s shallower soils and rock over sandstone,youtend to ndthetanninsare ner and grittier.”

Fragos says that the focus is shi ing away from simply soil to the other elements of terroir.

“Early on we focused hard on the geology front and we’ve now taken a step back and are also recognising all the other topographic di erences that a ect the grapes – there’s soil, climate, aspect,” he says. “If you’re closer to the sea you have sea breezes and if you’re inland you are more in uenced by the gully winds.”

We’re only a few chapters into the Scarce Earth story and I’m already looking forward to the 2013 instalment.

Scarce Earth wines are made in small quantities and are available direct from the wineries online.

Some will also appear at Melbourne’s better wine merchants in the next few weeks.

Bees get the chance to open a gap

Werribee has the chance to become part of a two-club breakaway at the top of Bowls Victoria’s division 1 section 2 ladder.

e Bees, along with Altona (2), are already a game clear of third-placed Melton.

ey can extend that when they meet Melton inanearly-seasonshowdownatChirnsidePark on Saturday.

Bees skip Snowy Barker told Star Weekly newly promoted Melton was an unknown quantity, but results so far suggested it could prove a tough nut to crack.

“ ey’ve just come up from division 1, so it will be interesting to see how they line up,” Barker said.

“We’ll do what we do best and let them worry about us.”

e Bees return home a er a fruitful fortnight on the road that saw them notch back-to-back wins.

eir away form has been superb this summer with a perfect three from three - a starkcontrasttothemiseryexperienceontheir travels in recent seasons.

ey wore down Donvale on Saturday to claim a 94-80 victory a er the rinks were split at two apiece.

Barker’s rink was the di erence between the sides, although the 17-shot margin was not all plain sailing.

“We were up by about the margin we won by and then dropped about three or four ends in a row,” he said. “ at put them within a shot.

“We were in a bit of a rut and it wasn’t

helping the overall score. It was just a lack of concentration.”

Mick O’Neil was the other winning rink, up by six shots. O’Neil has been a mark of consistency over the rst month, although that is not totally unexpected.

“He’s an experienced player,” Barker said. “He’s played state bowls, played in group sides and has won a few things.”

Jayden Christie’s rink went down by eight, while caretaker skip Peter Ware had a narrow one-shot loss that went down to the last end.

Ware lled in admirably for regular skip Rob Panton, who will bolster the line-up with his return for the big clash with Melton.

Lance Jenkinson

Hoppers break drought

By Lance Jenkinson

A er ipping the page on the calender, leaving a month of losses in October behind them, Hoppers Crossing nally broke through for its rst win since being promoted to the Bowls Victoria division 2 competition.

Hoppers not only beat Sunshine City, they trounced them in a four-rinks-to-nothing 101-64 victory at home on Saturday. oughrelievedtoseetheendofafour-game losing streak, Hoppers coach Ian Andrew was not so shocked by the result.

“We’d played two top teams in a row and they’d only just beat us in the past couple of weeks,” he told StarWeekly “ e team has been improving every week and it was only a matter of time before we had a win.”

e win has li ed Hoppers o the bottom of the ladder.

At the midway point of Saturday’s game, Hoppers had two rinks down, but the two skippers fought hard to get their crews back

into the contest and help secure all four rinks and an all-important maximum 18 points.

“It turned out to be a perfect day,” Andrew said.

“At the break, we were 25 shots up and we improved on that.

“ ere were two rinks down and we spoke to them about improving, to try and get the points, and they did the job as well.

“We kept the foot on the accelerator, kept the concentration levels up, and that’s something we’ve been working on since day one.”

Wind and rain made an uncomfortable day for bowlers.

But Hoppers handled the conditions much better than its opposition.

“ e wind was blowing everyone’s hat o , it was a ecting the bowls, so you really had to concentrate hard on your game,” Andrew said.

“ItwasreallyhardtoplayandIgivethemalot of credit for the way they played the conditions.

“I was really proud of them.”

John Robertson’s rink was the talk of the club on Saturday night a er a 30-9 dismantling

■ It’s the time of year when all football clubs are looking for players, coaches and trainers for the coming season. Gone are the days when all these roles were lled by volunteers. These days roles for volunteers are becoming fewer and fewer. You only have to look at someone like Dr Greg Anderson at Werribee Football Club. He’s a club legend and life member, a sponsor, and part of the furniture. The Doc, and I don’t mean this in a bad way, is a dying breed. He comes from a generation that would get involved in a club and never ask for a pay cheque. While times have changed, being involved at a club is still a good thing to have on your CV. Roles are not expected to be voluntary these days, because the commitment is more and more time-consuming as all clubs become more professional. Sports clubs are changing – it’s a new landscape, whether we like it or not.

■ I question whether cricket is losing the battle against football as our national sport, and whether soccer is slowly coming up on all the major sports as a legitimate challenger … school yards are more likely to be the scene of a soccer match than either cricket or football. There is no doubt soccer is the easiest game to play in any con guration – one ball, some space and off you go. The basic rules are simple and, unlike cricket and AFL, it requires minimum skill to be involved and feel part of the game. All sports have to take a reality check and engage with the next generation in all aspects, whether that be as a player, supporter or whatever.

■ It was only a few years ago that no one talked about local footy till after Christmas, but those days are gone. WRFL premiership teams used not to train till after the New Year, but not any more. They all start a program pre-Melbourne Cup day and get stuck into it well before Christmas, such is the professionalism these days. I’m not convinced it’s a good thing, but it is the way of the world. If you put your hand out for a payment then you have to put in the effort to justify that reward. My only hope is that junior players continue to play the game because they love it rather than because they can make a lot of money playing it.

of their Sunshine City opponents. Robertson started the game impressively and never let up.

“Instead of slacking o at the end, they kept going for the whole game,” Andrew said.

Andrew was comfortably up 21-12, while Dennis Hewitt (25-22) and Bill Weir (22-21) made it a clean sweep.

Weir had the rest of his teammates on a knife’s edge on the last end.

“Heonlygotinfrontonthelastend,”Andrew said.

“It was pretty exciting because we were all standingtherewatchinghimplayhislastbowl.”

Hoppers are now oozing con dence ahead of their trip to Altona Sports.

Buttherearenoillusionsaboutthedi culties of the assignment that sits in front of them.

“ at will be a big test for us,” Andrew said.

“ ey’re sitting above us on the ladder and we’ll get to see how good we are.

“We’re not going out there thinking we’re going to beat them easily.

“But if we play well again, we’ve got a good chance,” he said.

■ Finally, vale Alva Bugg. The Werribee sports community sends its condolences to Artie and his family and friends in the sad passing of Alva. RIP.

Kevin Hillier

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

National champion stays true to her Werribee roots

Morgan Mitchell is one of the rising stars of Australian athletics, but she has not forgotten where it all started.

e national 400 metres champion returned to the Werribee Little Athletics Centre on Friday night with former teammate Aliesha Newman to present badges to new captains.

Newman and Mitchell were captain and vice-captain in their time at the centre.

Centre events co-ordinator Noraine Singletary said it was great the captain and vice-captain from ve years ago continued to contribute to the club.

“ ey’re two kids who put a lot in,” she said. “ at’s what we’re trying to instil in our new captains and vice-captains – that it’s great to put back into the community as community has given to you.

“Every time we ask for these kids to volunteer their time, they do it.”

Mitchell,whoturned20lastmonth, stormed home to win the women’s 400 metres at the Australian Athletics Championships at Albert Park in April.

She went on to represent Australia at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, reaching the semi- nals.

While it took Mitchell a while to nd her feet inathletics,coachesattheWLACcouldtellshe was destined for big things.

“When she was really little, she struggled for a while there, then she found her big legs and big feet and away she went,” Singletary said.

“It wasn’t until under-8s and 9s that she started to nd herself.

“You could tell from very little that she was going to be successful.”

While members of the WLAC are proud of Mitchell’s achievements on the running track, they are just as thrilled with the person she has grown into away from the bright lights of international competition.

“It’s not just that she’s a successful athlete, it’s that she’s putting back into the club and volunteering her time and wants to be a part of where she originally started,” Singletary said.

“She puts in every year for the kids and that will instil great values into the new captains.”

e 2014-15 captains are Emily Day (captain) and Demi Utber (vice-captain) in the girls’ section, and Daly Andrews (captain) and Fraser Paull (vice-captain) in the boys’ section.

Lance Jenkinson

Pitcher mourns a mate

By Lance Jenkinson

Tayler Rowe was high on the list of Werribee Giants’ recruiting priorities in the o -season.

e Giants called on some big guns to get the homegrown starting pitcher to return to the club for a tilt at a Baseball Victoria summer league division 2 premiership.

Head coach Justin Charles put the call out, as did the much-respected Phil Balzer, but the person who got their target to put pen to paper was one of the playing leaders and a long-time Rowe friend, Michael Riches.

A er numerous phone calls and text messages, Riches got his man.

According to Rowe, Riches “was the main one”.

“He was always hounding me at the start of every season, messaging me at out, calling me through the season,” Rowe said.

“I thought, all right – I’ll give it a crack and go back.”

One of the biggest lures for Rowe was the chance to play in the same team as Riches once more.

But on the eve of the season, Riches was tragically killed in a road accident. e loss remains fresh in the minds of Giants players and supporters, who continue to get emotional about losing one of the most respected people at the club.

ey are using baseball as a tool to help them through the grieving process and doing what Riches would want them to be doing – going out every Sunday a ernoon and giving their all to pick up wins.

Rowe would give anything to have Riches back in the team and would trade “1000” wins on the mound to have his friend back.

“It sucks not having him there,” Rowe said. “He was a good guy, a really good guy – there’s not anyone that could say anything bad about him. He was spot on.

“ is season was going to be the best season he was going to play. He never trained so hard for baseball, ever.

“We’re all doing it for him this season – we all want to make him proud.” Rowe will have a massive role to play for the Giants.

e25-year-oldwillsharethemajorpitching duties – both starting and closing – with youngster Wes De Jong.

“It’s all up to the coach,” said Rowe, who returnedtoWerribeea erastintwithSunshine in the summer league and with Bacchus Marsh in winter ball. Rowe expects to have his best season yet on the mound as he links up with catcher Oliver Box.

e pair grew up playing baseball together

and are certainly on the same wavelength during matches.

“I haven’t had a connection with any catcher I pitched to other than ‘Boxy’,” Rowe said.

“We connect really well; we don’t have to say much, we know what we’re doing. He’s got a lot of experience and it makes it a lot easier, knowingyou’vegotsomeoneonthesamelevel.”

e Giants made it four wins on the trot on Sunday when they edged out Springvale 3-2 at Presidents Park.

ey will face the Vales again on ursday in the early 6.30pm game at Melbourne Ball Park.

OnSunday,from3.30pm,theGiantswilltake on Berwick City at Werribee No.3 diamond.

’Bridge nails another

win

Bellbridge kept its perfect record intact with a comfortable 57-run win over Caroline Springs in the Williamstown and District Cricket Association A turf at Heathdale College Oval on Saturday.

e Bridge made an imposing 6-170 from35overs,withimportwicketkeeperbatsman Josh Downie leading the way with 40 and meaningful contributions coming from Martin Ritchie (34), Josh Webb (34no) and Matthew Edsall (26). eSpringswereonthebackfootearly, losing 3-7 before a 56-run fourth-wicket stand between Dave Martin (55) and captain Troy Blackman (22) breathed life into the chase.

e Bridge steadied to have the hosts all out for 113. e Bridge collected its fourth win in a row on the back of strong bowling performances from Jake Styles (3-33) and skipper Andrew Wilks (3-30).

Bellbridge can further extend its lead at the top of the ladder when it battles winless Gellibrand at Moss eld Reserve in a two-dayer starting on Saturday.

Bulldogs facing big run chase

Footscray Edgewater and Camberwell Magpies are locked in a tight battle a er day one of their Premier Cricket clash at the Camberwell Sports Ground. Set 271 for victory, the Bulldogs were 1-24 in reply at stumps, with in-form batsmen James Crosthwaite (11) and Travis Dean (10) surviving late overs following the departure of captain Dean Russ for one.

e task would have been a whole lot bigger for the Dogs’ batsmen had it not been for speedster Jake Haber eld’s six-wicket haul.

He nished with 6-58 o 24.4 overs, o eringareminderofwhyhewasthebest bowler in the competition last summer. Dean chipped in with 2-32, while Tallan Wright and Lucas Dredge were the other wicket-takers.

e Bulldogs require 247 with nine wickets in hand to avoid a third consecutive loss.

HiLux sports ute worth the wait

By Ewan Kennedy

A huge, ultra-conservative car maker like Toyotaneverdoesanythinginahurry.Yeteven by its own standards, the length of time taken for Toyota to move into the sports ute market segment could be considered excessive.

e giant has nally stirred – and come up with a HiLux sports ute that is worth the wait.

Toyota HiLux Black is based on the SR5 4WD double-cab pickup.

Toyota tells us fewer than 1000 Blacks are being produced, but it doesn’t nominate an exact number. Strange, but it would be worth yourwhiletovisityourlocalToyotadealerasap as sales are likely to be fast and furious.

Toyota’s performance division, TRD, aided the design of the cosmetic enhancements so a TRD logo appears on the wheel caps and the front bumper extension.

Toyota HiLux Black is on sale now in a range of exterior and interior designs, all presented in bold black to match the vehicle’s famed toughness. Black side steps and sports bar are immediate standouts, as are the 17-inch alloy wheels, painted black behind brightly machined, six-spoke faces.

e large black lower front grille features a red stripe along the bottom edge. LED daylight runninglampsarespeci edforthe rsttimeon a HiLux in Australia. Black extensions below the foglight surrounds also make a statement.

Prominent new front and rear bumpers, not o ered in Australia up till now, give the HiLux Black a planted stance. Special-edition badges located discreetly on the front and rear bumpers further distinguish the HiLux

Black. Leather-accented black interior trim is part of the package, as is a six-way, power-operated driver’s seat. e Black has a reversing camera and a satellite navigation system with Suna live tra c updates. A handy-sized 15.5cm screen is used, making audio navigation simpler also.

Despite this special edition pickup, Toyota says it hasn’t forgotten HiLux’s day-to-day strengths, including its unbreakable image. e colour choice is black and white Toyota Australiahasspeci edEclipseBlackandGlacier Whiteastheonlyexteriorpaintoptionsforthis special-edition HiLux, which is powered by a

3.0-litre, four-cylinder turbo-diesel engine, with either a ve-speed manual or ve-speed automatic transmission, the latter adding a he y $2750. e manual in white is priced from $53,240; opting for black is $550 extra. LikeallHiLuxes,theBlackiscoveredbyToyota service advantage.