Wyndham Star Weekly - 26th November 2014

NEWS + SPORT + THE WEST’S BEST PROPERTY GUIDE

Jobs plan pitch to parties

By Cameron Tait

A bold plan to drive investment and job creation across Melbourne’s west has been presented to both major parties in the lead-up to Saturday’s state election.

A business case, commissioned by the Committee for Wyndham and prepared by analysts MacroPlan Dimasi, includes a detailed pitch for $3 million in funding over three years for an Australian- rst partnershipagencybetweenindustryand government to focus on attracting major developer investment and stimulating job growth in the region.

eblueprintwouldseetheCommittee for Wyndham expand to advocate for investment and jobs across the western suburbs.

A report as part of the business case states that the most critical issue facing the western suburbs is responding to the rapid population growth that has “drastically exceeded” the current supply of jobs, services and supporting infrastructure.

It identi es three key priority areas requiring major investment in the region – health, education, and infrastructure and logistics.

“Melbourne’swesthashistoricallybeen deprived of catalyst projects from which future development can be derived,” the report states. “A failure to actively developmajorprojects,whetherpublicor privately funded, has led to a stagnation in investment and a signi cant lack of jobs growth.

“It is essential that co-ordinated initiatives for job creation and infrastructure develop to ensure that it [the western suburbs] is not simply a region of commuters and empty homes.”

e government’s own planning blueprint, Plan Melbourne, predicts

Melbourne’s future population will be heavily concentrated in the west –spanningthemunicipalitiesofWyndham, Moonee Valley, Maribyrnong, Hobsons Bay, Melton and Brimbank.

Committee for Wyndham chief executiveChrisPotarissaidtheaimofthe planwouldbetoactivelyengageandwork as a conduit between business, investors and government to create opportunities across the west.

With the population of the western suburbs set to grow by 430,000 by 2031, Mr Potaris said this would require the creation of another 125,000 jobs in the region.

“At the moment, in Wyndham, we’re the poor cousin because we can’t access regional funding from bodies such as Regional Development Australia, and we don’treceivethesamehigh-level nancial support from big business as inner metropolitan areas do,” he said.

TarneitMPTimPallas,whoisstanding for the ALP in the new seat of Werribee on Saturday, said a Labor government wouldconsiderthebusinesscaseonmerit before committing to any funding.

Mr Pallas said the East Werribee Employment Precinct was an initiative of the previous Labor government and, if properly managed, would provide great opportunities for job creation.

He said Labor’s jobs plan would set up funds for growth industries and provide payroll tax rebates for businesses that were hiring unemployed young people, the long-term unemployed and retrenched workers.

Western Metropolitan Region Liberal MP Andrew Elsbury said a re-elected Coalition would continue with its plan to create 200,000 jobs across the state.

■ More election stories: pages 12-13

Fashionistas at the gate

Three hotly contested Fashions on the Field competitions brought a touch of glitz and

to last Thursday’s Werribee Cup. Port Melbourne’s Holly

nalists for the coveted title of most elegant lady, which was won by

was among

Jake Sykes was named the day’s best dressed male, while Tarneit’s Jen Nabung won the ‘best dressed local’ category. ■ Full story: pages 8-9

Wyndham’s bad look on fat front

By Laura Michell

Poor food choices and a lack of exercise are helping make Wyndham residents among the most obese in Melbourne.

StatisticsfromthestateHealthDepartment’s most recent population health survey, conducted in 2012, reveal that Wyndham had the second-highest rate of obesity in Melbourne, with 23.6 per cent of its population considered obese.

Melton had the highest obesity rate in Melbourne (26.1 per cent), while the state average was 17.3 per cent.

e survey found that since the previous

survey, in 2008, the number of Wyndham malesconsideredobesehadrisenfrom23.9per cent to 27 per cent, while female obesity rose from 18.9 per cent to 20.4 per cent.

Wyndham residents recorded low levels of fruit and vegetable consumption, with 95.7 per cent of people not eating the recommended ve serves of vegetables each day. enumberofresidentseatinginsu cient fruit was 62.2 per cent.

e survey found that a third of Wyndham residents did not perform enough physical exercise.

e ndings come as Wyndham council throws its support behind a campaign

Point Cook’s spirit sings

e countdown to Christmas is

Cook as the suburb prepares for its annual carols concert.

Festive cheer will take over Sanctuary Lakes’ Breezewater Reserve on Saturday, December 6, for Christmas at the Lake.

Now in its ninth year, the community get-together is organised by local businesses, groups and residents.

is year’s event will feature performances and Christmas carols by residents and schools.

Children’s rides, an animal farm and face-painting will be followed by a visit from Santa and a reworks nalé.

Event chairman Bruce Cahoon describes the event as a true community celebration.

“It’s put together by a volunteer committee and supported by the local CFA, Lions and Rotary clubs,” he said.

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“It’s a big e ort supported by hundreds of volunteer man hours.”

Last year’s concert was the largest to date, with more than 9000 people attending.

Mr Cahoon said the event displayed the community spirit that had developed in Point Cook. Christmas at the Lake will run from 2-9.30pm.

A free shuttle bus service will run from Sanctuary Lakes shopping centre, Murnong Street at Point Cook Town Centre, Woolworths on Sneydes Roads and Sanctuary Lakes South Boulevardfrom1.30pm.Formoredetails,goto www.christmasatthelakes.org.au.

Laura Michell

Hannah, James, Santa, Victory soccer player Archie Thompson and Bella. (Joe Mastroianni)

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encouraging residents to “live lighter”. e campaign, which has the support of Cancer Council Victoria and the Heart Foundation, targets areas such as Wyndham that are experiencing higher than average rates of obesity.

e Obesity Policy Coalition, which comprises a ra of health groups, has raised concerns about the impact that rising obesity levels are having on the health of Wyndham residents.

Executive manager Jane Martin said the full impact of obesity on rates of chronic diseases, such as cancer and type 2 diabetes, was yet to be fully understood. She said it was important

for residents to eat healthy diets and lead active lives.

Heart Foundation cardiovascular health director Kellie-Ann Jolly said a lack of exercise was putting people at risk of heart disease. “ ere are a lot of ticking time bombs,” she said. “People don’t know they’re at signi cant risk of heart disease.

“We are alarmed by the number of people who are walking around with these risks and not realising it.

“High blood pressure and cholesterol are silent problems. ey don’t have symptoms, so it’s important to get them checked to monitor your risk of heart disease.”

Public re shelter plan rejected

By Cameron Tait

Despite the extreme threat of grass res across Wyndham this summer, a report has found the city does not need a Neighbourhood Safer Place (NSP), which would provide a last-resort shelter for people in immediate danger.

e report, presented to Wyndham council last Monday night, followed a risk analysis by the Wyndham Municipal Fire Management Planning Committee.

It determined that grass res, rather than bush res, posed the most signi cant threat, and the current mitigation strategies lowered thelikelihoodofthesea ectingthecommunity to the extent which would demand an NSP.

e CFA Act was recently amended to require all councils to consider NSPs, which are designed for use during a bush re and for people whose other plans have failed.

In Wyndham, only Mount Cottrell was identi ed in the report as being at major risk of being impacted by grass res.

e planning committee recommended against introducing an NSP in Wyndham due to the lack of bush re threat in the municipality, the minimal distance to retreat from rural to urban areas and the councilenforced 30-metre rebreak around towns during the re danger period.

It was also considered that introducing an NSP in Wyndham would cause people travelling towards it to gridlock local roads, blocking access for emergency services.

Harrison ward councillor Glenn Goodfellow,aCFAvolunteer,saidthedecision not to introduce an NSP in Wyndham was justi ed.

“ e best thing in the event of a signi cant grass re in Wyndham is to go two streets back; that’s your designated safe place,” he said.

Search is on for schoolmates

ey capture our awkward phases, embarrassing haircuts and clothes, but as we grow older we tend to look back at our school photos with a sense of nostalgia.

With memories in mind, one former Werribee High School (now Werribee Secondary College) student has embarked on an ambitious project to track down the students from the school’s rst 32 years.

Colin Foot arrived from England with his family in 1954 and two years later was among the rst intake at Werribee High, which at that stage was called Werribee Elementaryandintegratedwiththeprimary school in Deutgam Street.

He remembers the rst headmaster of the high school, George Morris, as a man with a “booming voice”. One of his rst teachers was ‘Miss Bevan’, and a Hungarian teacher coached the volleyball team through three undefeated years.

Now, Mr Foot, 71, has developed a website where he has gathered together more than 350 school and class photos from 1956 to 1988 and hopes to nally put names to faces.

“ ey never used to put names on school photos, so it’s been a di cult task,” he said.

Anyonewithmemorabiliaorrecollections of Werribee High School can e-mail Mr Foot at info@werribeehighschool.info or visit www.werribeehighschool.info.

Zero tolerance for arsonists

By Laura Michell

Police will increase their patrols over summer in a bid to reduce the number of deliberately lit grass res.

Last summer police responded to 62 intentionally lit bush or grass res across the state – 19 more than in the summer of 2012-13. is year, police have adopted a “zerotolerance” approach to arson, warning people that deliberately lighting res carries a maximum penalty of 25 years’ jail. e warning comes as Werribee CFA urges residents to prepare for the worst.

First Lieutenant Darryl Wells said grass res had started earlier than usual this year, with fringe areas most at risk.

In January, a deliberately lit grass re burned more than 113 hectares at Little River.

Itfollowedadeliberatelylit reinthetownin January 2013, which tore through 350 hectares.

VictoriaPoliceActingDeputyCommissioner Jack Blayney said police would be running patrols in every municipality until April.

“We’ll be monitoring persons of interest and anyoneresponsibleforstartinganuncontrolled open-air re, no matter how small or large, will face the maximum penalty.

‘‘ We are asking people to think about what they are doing ’’ - Jack Blayney

“People who commit bush re arson are not always strangers; they o en live and work in local communities.

“Rigorous investigations will be undertaken wherever and whenever bush re arson is suspected to prevent and reduce future disasters,” he said.

Police will also be on the lookout for people

Find out if BMX wheely is fun

Wyndham’s only BMX club is opening its doors to the public next month to show parents and children what BMX racing is all about. The club, based at Heathdale Glen Ordens wetlands, is hosting a ‘come and try’ evening on Wednesday, December 10. The event, from 4.30-5.30pm, will give people a chance to experience the action and excitement of BMX racing without obtaining a licence or joining a club. The session is open to people of all ages. People attending should wear long pants, long sleeves, covered shoes and gloves. With limited helmets available to borrow, they will also need to take along a full-face helmet. More details are at www.wwbmxclub.com.au. Laura Michell

who accidentally light res as a result of reckless behaviour.

“If someone engages in conduct that recklessly causes a bush or grass re, they will be subject to severe penalties,” Acting Deputy Commissioner Blayney said.

“Fires can easily ignite from any number of activities such as icking a cigarette butt, failing to properly extinguish a camp re or using tools such as angle grinders.

“Ifit’srecklessconductonadayofsigni cant risk to the people of Victoria, we will be taking action. We are asking people to think about what they are doing.”

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Kevin Hillier looks at the state election from a di erent angle

The Hillier view on the state election ... it’s as easy as ABC.

We’ll all head to the polling booths on Saturday to cast our votes in the state election. What a wonderful experience that will be for all concerned!

So let me share my thoughts from A to Z on this earth-shattering day.

Absentee voting: It might just be my favourite form.

Barbecue: Election snags are good.

Care factor: My favourite candidate, Vote 1 Couldn’t.

Denis, Dan or Donkey: Don’tknow,don’tcare.

End: At last.

F: e editor wouldn’t let me do this one, as it may upset the candidates.

Greens: I eat mine, but would I vote for them?

Hillier, Kevin Phillip: No, I haven’t voted anywhere else today. Are you insane?

Informal voting: An interesting alternative but a wasted protest.

Junk mail: Will return to ll my letterbox, thank goodness.

Kale: e most talked about Green, for very good reason.

Liberal or Labor: Truth is, there’s little di erence.

Manure: By the truckload. If only we could sell it.

Normal: What our lives, news services and newspapers can return to.

Ordinary: A good description of the candidates and the entire campaign.

Parties: Yes, let’s have a Christmas one.

Queue: Ok for concert tickets and food. But to vote?

Result: Won’t be known for days.

Safe: What our seats are in the west. But not our jobs. (I had to do one serious one)

TV coverage: anks, but no thanks.

Urologist: Who I’d rather see than ‘T’.

Volunteers: I hope you’re being paid plenty.

Wyndham: What will change?

Xmas: Can’t come quickly enough.

Woman caught over driving, drugs

A Preston woman on bail has been charged with driving and drug-related offences after being caught driving erratically on the Princes Freeway in Werribee last week. The 32-year-old was pulled over by police near the Duncans Road exit just before midnight on November 17. Suspecting she was under the in uence of drugs, police took the woman back to Werribee police station where she was allegedly found to be in possession of drugs. Police said a search of her car revealed packaged drugs and cash. The woman’s car was impounded. She was remanded in custody and will face court at a later date.

Pledges against family violence

Former Victoria Police chief commissioner Christine Nixon was the guest speaker at Wyndham council’s Leaders for Change White Ribbon Day breakfast last Tuesday. At the event, businesses were encouraged to make pledges against family violence, with mayor Peter Maynard signing a commitment on behalf of the council.

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

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More than 5000 people have signed a petition to improve Wyndham’s roads and public transport as part of the Get Wyndham Moving campaign. The Wyndham council campaign calls for arterial road duplications, improvements to intersections, the removal of level crossings and more buses and bus routes. To add your signature, visit www.getwyndhammoving.com.au.

Out of the comfort zone

By Cameron Tait

Young people across Wyndham are learning the ropes and conquering their fears through working together.

TwentystudentsfromPointCookP-9College were the latest to take on the high ropes and rock-climbing at Featherbrook Community CentreaspartofWyndhamCouncil’sWorking Together program.

e council’s youth portfolio holder, Cr Marie Brittan, says the program gives young people the chance to gain important life skills.

“It aims to provide young people with an opportunity to face their fears by being challenged to complete adventure-based activities,” she said.

“ ey’ll undertake problem-solving activities that help them in their development and will learn personal and social skills, like leadership, trust, communication and collaboration, that will help them forge their way in the world.

“One of the other bene ts of this program is that it empowers young people by encouraging them to recognise their potential and build their con dence.

“ e activities in this program are also designed to create team-building skills. at, in turn, develops their capacity to not only recognise their own worth but the worth of others.”

e council’s youth services are now being provided from satellite locations, including Point Cook.

Students Zoe and Tim take on the challenges at the Featherbrook Community Centre.

(Damjan Janevski)

Policearehuntingfortwomen(pictured) a er an alleged assault on a 50-year-old man in Point Cook earlier this month. Detectives believe the victim had an argument with an unknown man in a hotel on Point Cook Road on November11.

An altercation then broke out between the two outside the hotel about 7.30pm. A third man ran up and pushed the victim to the ground, before both of the allegedattackerspunchedandkickedthe man.

e victim sustained serious injuries, including a ruptured eye socket and fractured cheek bone.

Police have released CCTV footage of the men they want to question about the incident.

Anyone with information should phone Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

Cadillac cruises in for cup win

By Laura Michell

e Peter Moody-trained Cadillac Mountain stormed home to take out the $80,000 Werribee Cup last ursday.

Expertly ridden by Chad Scho eld, the four-year-old started as the pre-race favourite and duly saluted before a crowd of about 1500 at

Werribee Racecourse. It was the rst time since 2007 that the cup had been held at Werribee in the spring, a er taking place in December the past two years.

Racegoers were divided over the success of the day.

Werribee’s Sue Christo said she felt the event had not been the same since 2008, when it was

held in Geelong before being shelved for three years while the track was redeveloped.

However, her husband Alex said he had enjoyed the day.

One group of spectators who had been attending the cup for 40 years told Star Weekly that the cup race was held too late in the day and that the event “had no atmosphere”.

Another group said it was disappointing there was not a bigger crowd, but vowed they would return next year to support the event. Other highlights included an appearance by three-time Melbourne Cup runner-up Red Cadeaux, who paraded down the main straight prior to the big race, and fashions on the eld added a touch of glamour and style.

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Aged care staff ‘undervalued’

By Cameron Tait

Mercy Health has assured families the safety and well-being of residents at its Werribee aged care centre will not be compromised despite nurses and carers taking industrial action over a pay dispute.

Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation (ANMF) members at Mercy aged care sites across Victoria, including Mercy Place Wyndham, have rejected a pay o er from management which the union claims would still result in sta being paid signi cantly less than their colleagues at other aged care facilities.

e union has called for wage increases of 13.25 per cent for nurses and 15 per cent for personal care assistants over four years. Mercy Health has o ered 12.5 per cent for nurses and 14.5 per cent for personal-care assistants.

ANMF secretary Lisa Fitzpatrick said sta at Mercy Place Wyndham held a stop work meeting last Friday and would continue the rolling stoppages until Mercy Health improves

its o er. e union claims that at the end of the last wage agreement, Mercy Health’s personalcare assistants were being paid more than 3 per cent less than standard industry rates.

“Nurses and carers working at Mercy sites across Victoria should be valued for the vital work they do in caring for older Victorians.

ey should not be undervalued and paid below industry standards,” Ms Fitzpatrick said.

Mercy Health executive director of aged care Voula Yankoulas said the current pay o er on the table was “genuine and reasonable”.

“Mercy Health is disappointed that the ANMF has chosen to take industrial action in full knowledge that the proposed action will directly impact our residents,” she said.

“We will continue to work with the ANMF to reach a resolution to this current dispute and will continue to value and support our employees in caring for our residents.

“Mercy Health assures residents and their families that during this period of industrial activity the safety and well-being of residents will remain paramount.”

Residents petition for Williams Landing school

More than 150 people have signed a petition calling for a public school to be built in Williams Landing.

e petition and accompanying letter by the ‘Residents of the Suburb of Williams Landing’ were presented at Wyndham council’s meeting on Monday night. It requests that the council work with the state government and the suburb’s developer Cedar Woods to open a school in the area “as

soon as possible”. According to a study by the petition organisers, the population of Williams Landing has reached about 6000, with up to 1000 children enrolled in childcare or school.

“Currently, most [residents] are forced to seek education and childcare outside the suburb,” the letter states. “Residents … are starting to struggle and worry about where to send their kids for their education –many are even considering moving out.”

e provision of public schools is the state government’s responsibility through the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development. ecouncilwillprepareareport on the government’s plans for the provision of schools across Wyndham.

Cedar Woods Victorian state manager Nathan Blackburne said the developer remained open to the possibility of adding a school to the suburb.

He said its rst proposal to include a school within the development was declined by the state government seven years ago. “We also undertook an expression of interest process for schools within the project, but interest was not su ciently strong,” he said. “Cedar Woods will continue to advocate on behalf of residents … for a range of educational options.”

Cameron Tait

Backing for ‘ugly duckling’ buses

By Laura Michell

Wyndham’s bus network will be boosted regardless of which party wins Saturday’s election.

Last week, Labor pledged to ll the missing links in the city’s bus services as part of a $100 million investment in Victoria’s bus networks.

e need for improved bus services in Wyndham has featured heavily on the council’s election wishlist, with Cr Glenn Goodfellow saying the services were critical to the outer suburbs.

e city has the most infrequent and indirect bus services in Melbourne, with many residents living more than 400 metres from a bus stop.

Cr Goodfellow has urged both major parties to spend money on the city’s bus network sooner rather than later.

“Four years from now, Wyndham will have another 12,000 households [and] 40,000 residents,” he said. “Buses, in political terms appear to be the ugly duckling of the transport system.”

Altona MP Jill Hennessy vowed, if her party is elected, to improve the municipality’s bus routes, boost services for people living in Sanctuary Lakes and establish new routes to service the Wyndham Vale and Tarneit Regional Rail Link (RRL) stations.

e changes will be in addition to the proposed services outlined by Public Transport Victoria in its recent network review.

e opposition pledge follows the announcement of a Coalition plan to also deliver new services for the RRL stations and Sanctuary Lakes, and improve train and bus connections on the Werribee line.

Western Metropolitan Liberal MP Bernie Finn said the Coalition’s plan would deliver a high-quality transport service to move more people more o en.

Ms Hennessy said that if Labor was elected, it would consult local communities and councils to establish the new routes and discuss routes that were axed by the state government last year.

Roads, education the Altona issues

Education and roads are the key battlegrounds for candidates in the seat of Altona in the lead-up to Saturday’s state election.

Held by the ALP’s Jill Hennessy since 2010 and before that by former Bracks government minister Lynne Kosky, Altona is considered to be among Victoria’s safest seats.

At this election, it covers the areas of Altona, Altona Meadows, Laverton, Point Cook, Seabrook and Seaholme and parts of Altona North and Werribee.

Six candidates will contest Altona, representing the ALP, the Liberal Party, Voice for the West, the Greens and Australian Christians, with one independent.

Star Weekly askedeachtonominatethemost signi cant issues facing residents.

Ms Hennessy said her top priority was providingopportunitiesforlocalpeopletogain the skills they need to get the jobs they want.

Greens candidate Chris De Bono said that with Point Cook’s rapid growth, building schools and investing in health, public transport and the environment were essential.

If elected, Mr De Bono said he would work to address the school maintenance backlog, lobby to re-direct the funding earmarked for East-West Link into public transport and campaign to x hospitals across the west.

Voice of the West’s Jemal Hiabu said transport and other services had failed to keep pace with the region’s population growth.

Independent Brijender Nain said Point Cook’s growth should be stopped until public transport to the area was improved.

LiberalcandidateNihalSamaraandAnthony O’Neill from Australian Christians failed to respond before deadline.

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Cheers for a trouper

Breast cancer survivors across the west became models for a day when they glammed up for a BreastWest Fashion Gala at Moonee Valley Racing Club.

e event raised more than $60,000 for BreastWest, which helps improve care for breast cancer su erers.

TruganinaresidentRachelSpittswascheered on by a large group of family and friends when she walked down the runway on the arm of Western Bulldogs player Nathan Hrovat.

“I was very keen,” she said. “It’s been such a crappy year and I wanted to feel special and meetotherwomenwhohadbeen,notexactlyin my shoes, but understand what it’s like to have gone through what we’ve gone through.”

e 33-year-old mother of one found a lump on her breast while taking a shower late last

year and was diagnosed with breast cancer two days before Christmas..

Ms Spitts, who was treated at Sunshine and Footscray hospitals, had a lumpectomy in early January, four rounds of chemotherapy, further surgery to remove pre-cancerous cells and radiation.

e results from a recent mammogram and ultrasound found her clear of cancer.

Ms Spitts praised her doctors, nurses and family for their support in the past year.

“ ey’ve all been so amazing,” she said.

“I absolutely loved the nurses, and I loved my surgeon and my oncologist – I’ve been so happy with all of them. We can have a better Christmas this year, that’s for sure.”

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Mighty Murray tamed

Werribee’s Stewart Nicol is taking part in his 30th YMCA Massive Murray Paddle. e Footscray Canoe Club paddler set o on this year’s 404-kilometre journey on Monday to raise money to support community building projects in rural Victoria.

In the past two days, he and his fellow paddlershavetravelled187kilometresalongthe Murray River from Yarrawonga to Tocumwal and on to Picnic Point.

In the next three days, they will pass through Echuca, Torrumbarry, Murrabit and Swan Hill.

Mr Nicol, 59, has missed only a handful of the ve-day challenges since rst taking part in the event in 1980 as part of an air force team.

“We used to put in three or four boats and compete against the army and navy,” he said.

is year, Mr Nicol is part of a TK2 touring kayak, alongside fellow Footscray Canoe Club member Adele Walker.

e pair trained on the Maribyrnong River three times a week to prepare for the event. Mr Nicol said the rst day was always the hardest.

“A er the third day … you learn to push through the soreness,” he said.

Mr Nicol sees the event as a chance to challenge himself, but it’s the people he meets on the Murray who keep bringing him back.

“ ere are some real characters on the river,” he said.

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No cash for justice precinct plan

By Cameron Tait

A proposed integrated justice precinct in Wyndham remains on track despite the state government rejecting a funding application for a project to help guide the development of a masterplan.

Four-hectares of land directly behind Werribee police station have been set aside by the Metropolitan Planning Authority for an East Werribee justice precinct, which would include a court house, police station, Legal Aid centre and other key service agencies.

But the Department of Transport, Planning

and Local Infrastructure this month rejected an application for $30,000 funding for a project led by Wyndham council, in collaboration with the Metropolitan Planning Authority, to gather information on future demand for justice services and the scope of the proposed precinct.

e Department of Justice, Department of Human Services and Court Services Victoria also supported the funding application, along with Wyndham Legal Service.

e council is now seeking alternative funding sources for the project.

In August, Committee for Wyndham chief

A thing for four strings

Whenever you hear the ukulele, it’s bound to put a smile on your face.

Until now, strummers across Wyndham have only had books and videos to teach them the ways of the four strings, but not any more.

Wyndukes is a collective of ukulele players who meet weekly to practise and share techniques, songs and laughs.

On Saturday, they will host an intensive workshop where they will provide tips on how to play the instrument made famous by the likes of Tiny Tim and most commonly associated with music from Hawaii. e ukulele has also been used in modern interpretations of Over the Rainbow and What A Wonderful World

All you need to be part of the workshop is a ukulele.

e workshop will cover skills such as co-ordination, listening, tone, touch, groove and dynamics.

e workshop will be held on Saturday at 12.30pm.

Wyndukes meet ursdays from 10-11am at the Kelly Park Community Centre, 1 Synnot Street, Werribee.

To nd out more about Wyndukes or the workshop, call Steph Payne on 0409 857 071 or email wyndukes@gmail.com.

Cameron Tait

Margaret, Alexius and Steph tune up for the Wyndukes workshop. (Joe Mastroianni)

‘‘ It’s common to see people sitting on the brick oor ’’ - Chris Potaris

executive and chairman of the Wyndham Integrated Justice Precinct Advisory Group, Chris Potaris, said the precinct was long overdue, arguing that Werribee Magistrates Court was built in 1980 to service a population of no more than 40,000.

“ e court is an old brick building with only two courtrooms, a handful of sta and

no wheelchair access,” he said. “On a busy day when the court is full, it’s common to see peoplesittingonthebrick oorsofthebuilding or waiting outside in the open.

“ e Werribee and Wyndham North [police] stations are overcrowded and unable to accommodate existing police numbers or protective service o cers.

“[ e] Wyndham Integrated Justice Precinct Advisory Group agrees that the current and proposed land set aside by the MPA, as de ned withintheEastWerribeeEmploymentPrecinct site,isaverylogicalandsuitablelocationforthe next integrated justice precinct in our region.”.

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An oath to rebuild trust

Doctors and lawyers take them and now a Werribee nancial planner wants to introduceaprofessionaloathacrosshismuchmaligned industry.

Inresponsetotheongoingstreamofnegative publicity surrounding rogue operators, including the Commonwealth Bank’s nancial planners scandal, Vern Fettke launched the oath in Werribee last week aiming to re-establish some of the trust between planners and public.

“ ere’salevelofsuspicioninthecommunity about nancial planners that is completely out of proportion to how the vast majority of us conduct ourselves professionally,” he said.

“Too o en, the only news coverage you’ll get is when something goes wrong for investors. ose stories have negative repercussions across the whole industry.

“I want to bust the myth that nancial plannersarenottobetrustedandinviteanyone in the industry who has a proven and highly regarded reputation to take a professional oath that cements their dedication to their client.”

e oath has received support from Australian Securities and Investment Commission chairman Peter Kell and federal Lalor MP Joanne Ryan.

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Sisters unite for

By Laura Michell

Wyndham’s soaring population, high teenage pregnancy rates and rising domestic violence reports have prompted a Sydney-based charity to expand to the municipality.

e Life Changing Experiences Foundation will bring its SISTER2Sister program to Melbourne from next year, a er receiving a $30,000 grant from Jetstar’s Flying Start grassroots funding program.

e money will allow the foundation, which has been running in Sydney for 10 years, to kick-start its national expansion, beginning with Wyndham.

SISTER2Sister helps girls from backgrounds ofabuse,neglect,domesticviolenceandpoverty who are in need of leadership and guidance by providing them with a mentor.

Chief executive Jessica Brown said there was a strong need for the program in Melbourne, where there was already a waiting list of girls who have been nominated by community services to take part.

e year-long program is designed to break the cycle of inter-generational social issues.

Ms Brown said many of the girls who took part in the program were facing homelessness or police custody, while just under half had attempted suicide or self-harm or were battling depression.

e participants are referred to the program by police, schools, youth services and their families.

“Big sisters guide the girls and helpthem pick the pieces up and set goals,” Ms Brown said.

“It’s also a risk management program. We dig deep to give [the girls] the tools they need to be able to deal with a crisis and help build their self-con dence. We also run activities for them so they can have fun. Many of the girls in

the program have adult responsibilities. Many are caring for parents or siblings, or they had to grow up way too early. We provide them with activities to help them forget about their responsibilities for a while.”

Ms Brown said the program was being rolled out in Wyndham because the city had a growing youth population in need of help. Since its foundation in 2003, the program has helped 375 at-risk girls in New South

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Ms Brown says the charity is looking for women over 25, who are non-judgemental and good listeners, and want to give back to the community to be mentors. e mentors will receive training as part of the program. “ is is a very rewarding role for women who wish to give back to their community and help those less fortunate,” Ms

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Ms Brown said the program would begin operating in Melbourne next year, with the foundation’s Melbourne team set to spend time shadowing its Sydney sta .

She hopes the rst intake of girls and big sisters will begin the program in 2016.

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Sensory Santa Visits Werribee Plaza This Christmas

Werribee Plaza is proud to introduce Sensory Santa. Children and families with additional needs will be able to visit Santa on allocated dates and times, outside normal Santa photo times.

This will give children a comfortable amount of time to be with Santa, without any noise or pressure. All children who visit Santa will also receive a FREE gift!

To enquire about times and dates available to visit Sensory Santa, please contact Centre Management on 03 9479 5111

Don’t take risks: police

By Laura Michell

Police are warning drivers who are doing the wrong thing that they will be caught – as was a Tarneit man who was nabbed drink driving just minutes a er police set up a roadside breath test outside Wyndham North police station last week.

Station sta and highway patrol o cers set up the random breath tests on Sayers Road on November19,testing132driversin40minutes.

e fourth driver tested was a Tarneit man, 53, who returned a blood alcohol reading of .063. He was ned $430 and incurred 10 demerit points.

SergeantGraemeCrouchsaidthe neshould serve as a warning to other drivers.

“If you drive anywhere, any time and are under the in uence of drugs or alcohol, it is only a matter of time before you are caught.”

Sergeant Crouch said Wyndham North police would continue to run random breath tests in Tarneit over the next two weeks as part of Operation RAID.

e statewide operation, which runs until December 7, aims to remove drug and alcohol impaired drivers from the road.

Road users can expect to be breath-tested, drug-tested and speed-checked during the operation.

Wyndham is on a list of 15 high-priority areas identi ed by police based on alcohol and drug-related road trauma levels.

Wyndham Highway Patrol Acting Sergeant Darin Sheahan reminded drivers not to take risks with drugs and alcohol and to stay alert when driving.

“Fatigue is a major concern over the holiday period because many people drive long distances, so we’ll be closely monitoring our major highways,” he said.

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A Point Cook man will have his Ferrari impounded a er being caught hooning with a teenage passenger in Sanctuary Lakes on Sunday night.

O cers of the Wyndham highway patroldetectedtheredF430modelsports car travelling at 107km/h in a 50km/h zone on Sanctuary Lakes Boulevard about 7.20pm.

Police intercepted the vehicle and discovered the driver had a teenage boy in the car.

Atowtruckarrivedatthescenebutwas unable to load the car without causing damage, so the driver will be ordered to surrender it at a later date.

e 40-year-old driver is expected to be charged on summons with numerous speed-related o ences and failing to display front number plates.

Police will saturate Wyndham’s roads until January as part of a statewide road safety blitz, with drivers warned they could be caught “anywhere at any time”.

e Summer Stay campaign was launched last week and will run until January 4 in a bid to reduce road trauma over the high-risk holiday season.

Superintendent Neville Taylor says police will check speeds and conduct random drug and alcohol testing around the clock.

“We will be using all available resources to ensure as many people as possible stay safe and stay alive during the festive season,” he said.

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Urgent funding required to address Wyndham’s health needs

To the editor

The critical need for funding at Werribee Mercy Hospital will become more crucial as each month passes. The population of Wyndham is growing every day and with each person that chooses to make Melbourne’s south west their home, more pressure mounts on an already stretched hospital. It is important to note that the number of people living in the region is expected to increase by more than 114 per cent to 384,000 over the next 20 years.

The hospital has recently received State and Federal Government funding, which has provided geriatric and rehabilitation services and will deliver a new mental health inpatient facility. Both of these initiatives are welcomed and needed, however, neither address the significant shortfalls in access to critical health services that Melbourne’s south west encounters. Without services such as critical care, high dependency and a range of inpatient beds, some residents are forced to use services, which will be at least 37km away.

This shortfall is also forcing the hospital to transfer up to 90 patients each month as its current infrastructure is unable to provide the level of care required. In fact, current funding allows the hospital the ability to provide care to 40.6 per cent of Wyndham residents – leaving 59.4 per cent to seek care elsewhere.

These figures are difficult to argue with and highlight that the Wyndham community faces some of the poorest access to health services in metropolitan Melbourne. Whilst any funding to the western region will help, it must also be noted that funding neighbouring health services in Footscray, Sunshine, Bacchus Marsh or Geelong will not address these issues.

Werribee Mercy Hospital works closely with its neighbouring health services and is committed to building partnerships which ensure the most efficient and effective delivery of care within the western region. However, while some services can and should be provided offsite, others should not – and the community should not accept anything less.

Despite difficulties in serving the needs of its community, Werribee Mercy Hospital is still a valued part of the fabric of Wyndham. A recent survey found 95 per cent of its patients would recommend the hospital to their family and friends.

Whilst there is no greater recommendation a hospital can receive, the hospital is still failing many due to the limitations imposed on it by a lack of a necessary and reasonable State public funding commitment. For the residents of Wyndham to continue to trust that their local hospital can provide the services they desperately need, the community needs a commitment of $85 million from both Premier Denis Napthine and Opposition Leader Daniel Andrews.

This funding will deliver the next stage of Werribee Mercy Hospital’s Master Plan, which will include eight critical care beds, six operating theatres, 56 inpatient beds and a Central Sterile Supply Department.

Mercy Health and the Wyndham community are calling on both major political parties to allocate funds where they are most needed. The Wyndham community will continue to grow in the days, years and decades to come and without an investment now, it will remain disadvantaged and the hospital will forever be playing catch up.

Yours sincerely

Adjunct Professor Stephen Cornelissen Chief Executive Officer Mercy Health

Horror crash victim dies

By Cameron Tait

A Footscray man trapped in his car for more than three hours last week following a horrendous ve-vehicle crash on the Princes Freeway at Point Cook has died in hospital.

e 54-year-old’s car was rear-ended by a truck while sitting in tra c near the Forsyth Road exit on ursday, November13.

His car then struck a second truck, pushing it into a second car which then hit a third truck.

With his car crushed between two trucks, the man was trapped for more than three hours before being airli ed to e Alfred hospital.

He died there on Sunday night.

ere were no other injuries as a result of the incident.

Police are yet to formally interview the driver of the rst truck to hit the man’s car.

Detective Sergeant Chris Carnie, of the major collision investigation unit, said police were still investigating the collision and he urged anyone with information to come forward.

“We’ve done a lot of work around piecing together this collision and we are aware there were a number of other vehicles in the vicinity when it happened,” he said.

“We really need these drivers to come forward so we can speak to them and get a full picture of what’s happened.

“I urge the drivers – and these people know who they are – to call Crime Stoppers so we can follow up with them.”

Anyone with any information should phone Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

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I would encourage Wyndham residents to make their vote count at the

29th November.

Since Wyndham City adopted the Get

campaign, Council has been working closely with the community to deliver

to the City and the release of a report

issues associated with level crossings in Wyndham.

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Dear Resident

You may have seen in last week’s Wyndham Star Weekly that Werribee South residents are having trouble with their parcel delivery services with Australia Post.

Residents should not be expected to travel 20km, which on public transport could mean a round trip on 3 hours, to pick up a parcel from the postal centre in Hoppers Crossing.

I am keen to ensure our community is well served by government services. Please touch base with my office if you have any similar Australia Post service issues.

I have called on the Government to resume parcel delivery services to WerribeeSouth.AsaninterimmeasureIwillalsolobbyfortheinstallation of a parcel locker service in Werribee South.

Please contact my office if you have any similar government service issues, this could be postal issues, reporting a Mobile phone blackspot, access to broadband and the NBN. Also touch base if you think your area could benefit from a parcel locker service in your area.

Again don’t hesitate to contact my office if you have any Federal issues. Yours sincerely

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MY WYNDHAM

What’s your connection to the local community?

I live in Manor Lakes with my family and have been here for 10 years. Prior to that I lived in Werribee from age 5.

I’m captain of Wyndham Vale CFA and have been since July, but I’ve been involved with the brigade from its conception in 2011. It’s a completely volunteer-run brigade with about 41 operational members and about eight support crew. We train every Tuesday morning. My involvement with the CFA started as a hobby because I like being engaged with the community. I’ve made great friendships and learned a lot through di erent experiences.

I’m also a paramedic and have been since 2001. I started my career in Wyndham and am now part of the operational logistics department managing the operational equipment statewide.

What’syourfavouriteeateryorplacetoget co ee?

Cody’s Café in Wyndham Vale. ey make a fantasticchocolatethickshakeandco ee.We also go for brekkie sometimes on a Sunday. Fresh Chilli ai restaurant in Wyndham Vale is a good healthy takeaway option.

What do you like about your neighbourhood?

It’s a great place to live. ere’s lots of development and growth providing many opportunities. Within the CFA particularly, we enjoy having an input into what goes on in the area and helping shape our community.

Wyndham has kept a bit of its country feel while becoming a bigger city.

Whatwouldyouchange?

e tra c is very frustrating.

ere’s a lack of funding for the CFA and Ambulance Victoria, which should be increased.

We need better facilities and appliances such as a pumper [truck] for Wyndham Vale – like the ones Werribee and Hoppers Crossing CFAs have.

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This boutique community is going to be something special, with a very unique feature, 14 hectares of beautiful open space running right through the centre of the community. More than 150 blocks will front this incredible open space and everyone in the community will benefit from it.

As well as a focus on quality landscaping, Satterley have ensured there are a variety of blocks available, with something to suit every budget. So you needn’t look anywhere other than Habitat on wavis Creek to secure your family’s future in this exciting new area.

FROM THE ARCHIVES

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

40 years ago

November 27, 1974

eimpositionofa$70minimumrateand budgetingfora$26,000de cithasenabled Werribee Shire Council to keep the rise in rates to an absolute minimum. But the rural rate has risen sharply overall by an average of 35.7 per cent.

30 years ago

November 28, 1984

Owners of Laverton South kit homes are furious over comments about the homes by East Riding councillors Kevin Skehan and Stuart Southwick at a recent meeting of Werribee council. Cr Skehan said the homes were a disgrace and some were no bigger than dog kennels.

PROMENADE

15 years ago

December 1, 1999

Plans for Wyndham’s long-awaited community health centre are back to square one, with the Department of Human Services re-assessing the project. e department has shelved the original plans, which surfaced in 1992, on the grounds they are now obsolete in favour of a complete re-assessment of the centre.

10 years ago

December 1, 2004

AloneprotesteriswagingwaronWerribee Secondary College over claims teachers are being bullied and denied advancement because of their gender. Alison Coad has beenprotestingoutsidetheschoolonmost a ernoons for the past three weeks on behalf of friends who teach at the school. Principal Steve Butyn vehemently denied the claims.

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Movember fund-raiser

Werribee and Hoppers Crossing cricket clubs are hosting a charity T20 cricket match on November 30, to raise money for the Movember Foundation. It’s at Chirnside Park from noon.

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Church market

Search for a bargain or a handmade gift at Hoppers Crossing Uniting Church’s market from 9am-2pm this Saturday at 235 Derrimut Road, Hoppers Crossing. There will be about 30 stalls, morning tea and a barbecue, as well as live music.

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Tennis competition Werribee Central Tennis Club is holding its annual round robin event this Thursday from 9.30am at 95 Shaws Road, Werribee. Players of all standards are welcome. Funds raised go towards cancer research. Cost $5 per player.

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MS volunteers needed

The Multiple Sclerosis Community Visitors Scheme needs volunteers to join its program in the western metropolitan area, visiting elderly residents in aged-care facilities once a fortnight.

■ 9845 2729

Make clothes by hand

Learn the basic hand stitching techniques to make your own clothes without a sewing machine. This two-hour workshop will cover needle and thread basics, running stitches, back-stitching and hemming. It’s at Wyndham Vale Community Learning Centre, 86 Manor Lakes Boulevard, Wyndham Vale, on Saturday, December 6 at 10am.

Internet for seniors

Seniors can access two internet kiosks at 15 Perkins Avenue, Hoppers Crossing, every Saturday from 10am as part of the federal government’s Broadband for Seniors program. Sessions last for 40 minutes.

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Sun, sand and great steak

By David Bonnici

e crowd parts on the promenade revealing three samba dancers wearing little more than feathers, sequinned fabric swatches and tans. Under sunny skies onlookers move to the Latin beat,beingcarefulnottomakeeyecontactwith the girls for fear of being pulled into the dance.

On the beach, surf lifesavers practise drills alongside several soccer pitches marked into the sand for a tournament featuring police o cers from around the state. e friendly police presence extends to the foreshore lawns with o cers letting kids and young women sit on highway patrol motorbikes and in a Porsche decked out in police colours that ironically attracts the attention of local rev heads.

It’s a typical sunny Sunday at Coogee.

is beautiful Sydney beach suburb doesn’t share the fame or pretentiousness (by Sydney standards) of nearby Bondi, but it isn’t exactly a sleepy hollow either.

e bustling village provides an interesting balance in being upmarket while still proving popular with backpackers, families and daytripping locals young and old.

On any warm day the shady foreshore lawns are packed with people of varied ages and cultural demographics, yet the beach itself is big enough to nd your own place on the sand.

I must confess to preferring the proverbial long walks by the sea to lying on the beach, and there’s no shortage of those here, whether in the form of a stroll along the promenade or a more energetic hike to neighbouring beaches along the famous Bondi to Coogee Walk. is

six-kilometre cli -top path has stunning viewsoftheocean,baysandbeachesincluding Tamarama, Maroubra and Bronte.

It’s also an interesting route for peoplewatching, with joggers weaving their way between family groups, couples and chatty women in trendy tness gear.

A medium-grade walk with some steep gradients and steps, it’s doable for most tness levels, though if you need a breather there are plenty of places to stop, from benches and beaches to bars and cafes. One of the more intriguing segments of the trail is through Waverley Cemetery, which would have to be one of the most scenic graveyards in the world.

While Bondi and Coogee beaches are big stretches of sand and surf, there are a few small protected inlets in between, such as Gordons Bay and Clovelly Beach, which provide an

opportunity

Away from the water, Coogee has a host of bars, cafes and restaurants ranging from the big and boisterous Coogee Bay Hotel to hip little joints o the main drag.

Seeking the latter, we were happy to heed a recommendation to book a table at the newish Café de France on Havelock Street. is little placeisarelaxedcafebydayandelegantFrench bistro in the evening ( ursday to Saturday) with authentic Gallic cuisine.

We were served by the owner herself, French ex-pat foodie Rafaele Yon, who read out each menuiteminawaythatmadeuswanttotrythe lot. We settled on sharing the 800-gram rib-eye steak (pour deux) – beautifully pan fried and tender and served with roasted vegetables. It was more than enough for the two of us, so

much so we opted to share dessert: the rich, sublime chocolate mousse.

e prices here are very reasonable, with main meals averaging around $30.

Be sure to book for dinner and check if they have their liquor licence yet to save you the run down to Coogee Bay Hotel’s bottle shop.

I look forward to having brunch there some day, though there are plenty of options including Ms Yon’s original establishment Le Petite Café and e Little Kitchen, a cute place with nice big rustic benches and a full view of the galley that gives this place its name.

As well as great co ee, they do nice breakfast fare with a good balance of fancy and healthy options and the ever popular bacon and eggs. It is also open for lunch and dinner.

For pub grub we tried out Five O’s, which servesupdecentnoshatbargainprices,making

it popular with backpackers. Score a balcony table here, to gaze out over the beach and catch the ocean breeze.

It’s a good place for a drink if you prefer something quieter than the Coogee Bay or Coogee Sands hotels, with a decent range of beers and wines. You have to order food to have a drink here; a bowl of chips does the trick. Accommodation options abound in Coogee.

In the mid range is the Dive Hotel, which fortunately doesn’t live up to its name.

is boutique family-run hotel is perfectly situated on Arden Street across the road from the beach with prices ranging from around $200 to $320 per night depending on the room and view.

It’s an old building but the rooms are nicely renovated with bright contemporary beach house décor. e king-size bed in our airy

ocean view room (one of three with such views) was very comfortable and if there wasn’t so much to do outside you’d be forgiven for just chilling in there all day.

Continental breakfast is included, which provides a good opportunity to speak with the owners, who are long-time Coogee residents and full of advice about things to see, do and eat. It’s a lot more welcoming than chain hotels and quite a few of my fellow patrons were return customers.

Bondi to Coogee Walk: www.bonditocoogeewalk.com.au

Dive Hotel: www.divehotel.com.au

e Little Kitchen: www.thelittlekitchen.com.au

Cafe de France: www.facebook.com/Cafedefrancecoogee

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The new salon in Point Cook offers clients an array of hair services including colour and highlights, ombre, balayage, AmoreHair hair extensions (tape-in and micro-bead), bhave keratin straightening, and cuts and styling for women, men and kids. It is the only Kerastase salon in the area.

Transcend Hair and Beauty owner Opal Brooks says her friendly and professional staff believe in making clients their top priority.

Their focus is to provide a relaxing, comfortable atmosphere for all their clients’ experiences, she says.

“Our staff, headed by salon manager Tori, love what they do and have been mastering their craft for quite a while,” she says.

“Combined, they have over 25 years’ experience in making hair beautiful. We are

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“We rmly believe in ongoing training and with the fabulous teams at L’Oreal Professionnel and Kerastase in our corner, we are able to keep abreast of changes in the industry, making our team better able to provide top quality service to you, our clients,” Opal says.

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RM: Eight out of ten

RM: Steak

FB: How would you rate your cooking skills?

FB: What is your signature dish?

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FB: What is your favourite food?

RM: Seafood

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RM: Pineapple juice

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RM: Bob Marley, Wayne Carey, Stevie Wonder, Michael Jackson and Megan Fox

FB: Do you have a kitchen tip for us?

RM: Too many people take their steaks directly from the chilly fridge to the hot re and it’s impossible to cook a steak evenly that way. Pull the steaks out of the fridge about half an hour before you plan to cook them and let them come up to room temperature to give them a ghting chance to cook to the doneness you want.

ON AN UPWARD SPIRAL

For months now I’ve been wondering what all the fuss is about zucchini spaghetti. People who’ve tried it tell me it’s a lighter, fresher alternative to pasta, regardless of whether you’re trying to cut your carb or wheat intake.

As reported recently in The Age, the zucchini pasta served at Heal.Thyself in Yarraville is one of the raw food cafe’s biggest sellers.

So the other day – while I was doing laps of my favourite homewares store – I decided to buy myself a vegetable spiraliser. There are quite a few brands and sizes on the market to choose from, but my nifty little gadget set me back less than $40. Basically, you impale your chosen vegetable on a little bed of spikes and the spiraliser does the rest, pushing it through the special blades so it comes out the other end in long, curly strands – remarkably like … well … spaghetti.

Some people prefer it raw, but I seared mine for a few seconds in a hot frypan with a little olive oil rst (I don’t recommend blanching it in boiling water, as quite a bit of liquid tends to leech out of it, making it more like zucchini soup). Removing the zucchini spaghetti, I added some chopped garlic and chilli akes to the same pan, sliced button mushrooms, cherry tomatoes and asparagus, then tossed this through the “spaghetti” with some canned tuna, crumbled feta, lemon juice, sea salt and a splash of lemon-infused extra virgin olive oil. Though the texture of the spaghetti is certainly different, it looked great and tasted delicious. You can use other vegies, and while the idea of carrot spaghetti doesn’t thrill me, I might try sweet potato or beetroot next. Try your vegie pasta out on the kids with a big dollop of their favourite bolognaise sauce. Who knows – maybe you’ll end up sneaking some extra veg into their diet and they’ll give you rave reviews instead of turning up their noses. Let me know how you go – I’d love to hear your feedback.

“Worries

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Give the world the silent treatment

By Rod Easdown

Almost always when you see pilots on television or in the movies, they’re wearing green headphones with a DC logo and I’ve never seen these in the shops. A mate of mine ies Airbuses and, while they’re a whole lot quieter than the Cessnas he used to y in and out of the mountains of PNG, he still needs noise-cancelling headphones. He seemed like the guy to ask about them. It turns out they’re made by the David Clark Company, which specialises in headphones and headsets for aviation, aerospace, military and industry. You’d think they’d have to be about as good as it gets. Not so, according to the man who ies for a living. e pair he bought cost twice as much as Bose noise cancellers and, he said, weren’t a patch on them. Maybe that’s why I noticed, in coverage of the search for ight MH370, that while the pilots were using DCs, the crew up the back were wearing Bose.

Bose has just put out a new set of noise cancellers – it calls them QuietComfort 25 –that present several improvements on the old ones. I speak from experience here – I’ve been using Bose noise cancellers pretty much since they were released to the public.

e most noticeable improvements are in the packaging. e new carry pack is a bit fatter but has much less width. is is because the headphones fold and pivot to squeeze into a tighter space. In an unused corner there’s a holder for a spare battery and the plug that connects with the in- ight audio system; these critters are easily lost and surprisingly expensive – again I speak from experience.

‘‘ The crew up the back were wearing Bose ’’

One of the most endearing things about the Bose is that the cord can be removed entirely, which is handy when you want to go to an aircra bathroom or take a nap, maintaining noise cancelling without waking up being strangled by a cord. You’ll want to maintain noise cancelling because when you take the headphones o , the cabin noise hits you so hard you wonder how all those other poor sods can stand it.

e QC25s are powered by a single AAA battery, good for 35 hours, or you can pay an extra $50 for the QC3s with a rechargeable lithium. When the battery runs out you can still listen but you lose noise cancelling. e QC25s are still so comfortable you can wear them solidly from Melbourne to Los Angeles, and they sound terri c, with superb de nition and surprisingly strong bass. ese new ones are compatible with most phones, including Windows models.

However they don’t have Bluetooth. If you want that, try Sony’s MDR-ZX750BN ($279), with a battery life of about 13 hours using Bluetooth and 24 without it.

The Lighthouse Apartments

Learn more about why Wyndham Harbour is the playground of the west and a great place to live. This weekend you’re invited to join our apartment and information tours.

Saturday 29th & Sunday 30th November

Tour times – 12pm, 2pm & 4pm No reservations required

Sales Office, 50 Quay Boulevard, Wyndham Harbour, VIC 3030 (Off Duncan’s Road, Werribee South)

For all enquiries please call Sudha Pon: 0414 061 144 Now selling from $355,000*

* Price correct as of 20.11.14

HOPPERS CROSSING 10 Merrett Avenue, 3029

Barry Plant Werribee: 9731

Lovingly maintained, from the lovely front garden with trimmed shrubs right through to the pergola in the equally appealing backyard, this immaculately presented property is ready for a new owner to simply move in and enjoy. The large sunken lounge room has gleaming oorboards and textured feature wall. It abuts a dining room which connects to the timber kitchen which has ample storage space and breakfast bar. The meals area could serve as an open study. A sunroom with tiled oor, timber-lined ceilings and built-in bar makes a great second living area. The main bedroom has a walk-in wardrobe and en suite. Other bedrooms have built-in wardrobes. Picture-perfect landscaped gardens are a focal point in the neat backyard, which also has a paved outdoor living zone with pergola. Extras include gas ducted heating, evaporative cooling and double garage with remote-controlled door.

POINT COOK 34 Half Moon Terrace, 3030

Within a stone’s throw of parklands in popular Sanctuary Lakes Resort, this Burbank Homes-built double-storey has all the ingredients for a relaxed lifestyle. Resort residents have access to the award-winning 18-hole golf course, designed by Greg Norman, as just one of the many perks on tap, while at home there’s a spa on an open deck to relax with friends, perhaps glass of wine or cold beer in hand. There are three bedrooms (two with built-in robes) and a study; the main bathroom is big and the toilet is separate. The main bedroom has a walk-in robe, an en suite and access to a balcony with views of the golf course. The grey and white interior colour palette looks smart and fresh in the family-meals area and kitchen. A walk-in pantry, breakfast bar, dishwasher, wall oven and gas cooktop under a canopy rangehood equip the kitchen. Ducted heating, evaporative cooling, solar mains, alarm system and a remote-controlled garage are other inclusions.

38 Hamish Drive, 3029

JK Estate Agents: 8742 9888 Price: $340,000 – $360,000 Private sale

This commanding residence in Sanctuary Lakes Resort estate has a awless presentation and stylish living areas. Feature walls, parquetry oorboards and luxury nishes are just some of the perks. The large living zones include a lounge room with adjoining dining area, and an upstairs living room with balcony access. The study and family room have built-in cabinetry. The country-inspired kitchen has crisp white cabinetry, stone benchtops and large corner pantry. The meals-family area has a bay window with garden views. There are three large bedrooms with built-in wardrobes, while the main has a spa en suite and twin walk-in wardrobes. A large enclosed deck creates a spacious indoor-outdoor setting with views of the established landscaped gardens, a water feature and courtyard with planter boxes. Ducted heating, evaporative cooling, ducted vacuum, security alarm, water tanks and a double garage with storeroom are other attractions.

Neat as a pin, this residence sits on a manageable 400 square metres in the popular Moorookyle estate. Tempting for a smart investor or family with young kids, the house is within walking distance of schools, shops, transport and Moorookyle Club. It has plenty of living space, including a family-meals area connecting to a light- lled kitchen with stainless-steel appliances. The bedrooms share a modern bathroom and en suite in tones of white and cream. From the meals-family zone, a sliding door opens to the backyard which has a small paved patio area that could t an outdoor setting to enjoy the morning sun and read the paper over a cuppa. The rest of the backyard has plenty of room for kids to play, or is an ideal starting point for those with a green thumb to try out a vegie patch. Other features are ducted heating, downlights and a remote-controlled garage with rear and internal access.

CROSSING 8 Casley Place, 3029

Charm is an elusive quality and a description loosely bandied about in the property market, but this Federation-inspired house in Ashley Gardens estate embodies the true meaning.

“Tintinara” transcends the average faux-Fed because, while not slavishly replicating the era’s style, it has an innate graciousness that harks back to earlier times.

Leadlight panes, dado panels and archway fretwork in natural Tasmanian oak, ceiling rosettes, box bay windows, brass light switches and stepped cornices are brought into sharper focus by the oral Axminster carpet laid in the more formal areas. Cornice strips are painted in a soft green, picking up the carpet’s

main colour, and this simple facet brings everything together to deliver a true harmony.

This attention to interior detail (and quality) is evident throughout. And the back garden marries beautifully with the house; more about that later.

Facing a large park, the house has four bedrooms, the main off the entry hall; it has a walk-in robe and an ensuite with Tassy oak vanity unit and a soft-lilac colour scheme. Another bedroom, through double doors, is next door but would make a ne TV snug. Two more are down a back hallway (lined with four closets), as are the main bathroom with Tassy oak vanity unit and subway tiling, and the laundry with three closets and a workbench.

The lounge-dining room at the front is a picture of elegance, with its box bay window dressed in Austrian blinds (appearing in many rooms) and a cast-iron gas log re set within a period-style timber surround.

The living hub at the back has a tiled kitchen-meals zone, and a carpeted family section with a lovely leadlight door to the side verandah. The kitchen is all today, with stacks of Tassy oak cabinetry, two-door pantry, appliance cupboard and stainless-steel appliances, including a dishwasher.

The huge gabled pergola above terracotta tiles is a year-round cracker, enclosed on three sides and the other sheltered by bistro blinds. Terracotta-tiled

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walkways head from here to a pretty wooden arbour covered with yellow roses, and to an arched wooden bridge over a river-stone waterway. A spreading Manchurian pear and a giant moptop couple with box hedging, cottage underplanting and sandstone-edged beds to create a truly magical garden.

A garden shed and coloured-concrete utility area are screened behind a high picket fence, keeping the garden haven aesthetic intact.

Ducted heating and cooling, an alarm, surround-sound (in family room) and a remote-controlled double garage with back roller door are other attractions.

Wyndham

For Sale $339,000 Open Saturday 11:30-12:00pm

Cottage Living In An Urban Location! Featuring 3 generous bedrooms,Upon entry you are inspired by the large lounge/ living room leading to a well appointed modern kitchen adjacent to dining and separate living area,both front rooms feature French doors onto a fragrant low maintenance private garden. Point Cook 34 Sumner Crescent

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Harcourts Wyndham City

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Harcourts Wyndham City

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

Nicole Occhibove M 0438 578 275 E nicole.o@harcourts.com.au Harcourts Wyndham City

Wyndham Vale

3Armytage Way

Move straightin

3bedroomWIR&Ensuitetomaster

Separatelounge,kitchenmealsarea, overlookingcolourbondpergola entertainmentarea.Lowmaintenance backyarddoublegarage,centralheating &cooling,alarmsystem,SScooking appliances,securitydoor&screens..

3 A 2 B 2 D

ForSale: $309,000-$315,000

Robert FabrettoP: 97486333

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

HoppersCrossingVic3029

YandinaRoad

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AbsolutelyStunning

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

3 A 2 B 1 D

ForSale: $319,000-$329,000

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

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: $429,000-$449,000

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

HoppersCrossing

14BarrowCrt THERE’SNOPLACELIKEHOME! Thiscosyhousecomescompletewith livingandlounge roomwithhigh ceilings, a welcominganewpackitchen,three bedroomsonewith2waybathroom. Theeastfacinghomecomprisesof timberflooringinmealsarea,s.sgashot plate,dishwasher,decentsizedbackyard andlongdriveway3+carswithshed.

3 A 1 B 0 D

ForSale: $279,000-$289,000

Robert FabrettoP: 97486333

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

HoppersCrossing

3Estelle Ave

MoreHome for yourMoney

4bdrms,ensuiteWIRtomaster lounge,dining,kitchenmeals,family room,powder room.TV/Games room, upstairs forthatgrowingfamily. Dble garagewith rearaccesslargepergola entertainmentarea.CentralHeating andcooling,walkinstorage room. Spa, timberfloors,500ctwatertank,

4 A 2 B 2 D

ForSale: $480,000-$495,000

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

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Tarneit

16Canunda Way

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

AbsolutelyBrandNewinHeartlands Estate

Comprisingof3Brms,MasterwithWIR andEnsuiteother’swithBIR.Mealsarea kitchencompletewithstonebench topsandglasssplashback,smallalfresco area overlookingfullylandscaped rear yard.Other featuresincludeHeating andcooling,alarmsystem

3 A 2 B 1 D

ForSale: $339,000

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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

Wyndham Vale

274BlackforestRoad

Awaits

Opportunity

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

4 A 2 B 2 D

ForSale: $349,000-$359,000

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

Amultitudeofpossibilities

WERRIBEE21Mary Avenue

Positionedforconvenience&ripefor renovation and/orextensionisthishighlysoughtafter Cartercottagethatwillmaketheperfectproject forsomeonelookingtoliveonthesouthside. Sittingonahuge1071sqm(approx)allotment withfantasticaccesstothebackyard&ample roomtoextend,putinapoolormaybeeven furtherdevelop(STCA)

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

IforImmaculate

WYNDHAM VALE30LeichardtDrive

Presentation,position&perseverance,leads metobelievethatpriceisnotanissuehere! Moneywellspentonqualityfixtures&fittings, flexiblelivingareasbothinside&out,greatsize bedroomswithhighceilings&acentrepiece kitchen.NestledawayintheManorLakesEstate withschools,shoppingcentreandtrainstation allwithinwalkingdistance.Calltodaytoinspect!

Makenomistake!

HOPPERSCROSSING4BissetCourt You’regoingtolovethisone!Massivekitchen withanoveneverycookorbakerwilllove! Massive800sqm+(approx)block!Indoor& outdoorliving!Heapsofbedroomsplusastudy &agreatsizegarage&offstreetparking,allin aquietcourtlocationwithinwalkingdistance totheplaza,schools,publictransport,sporting facilities&muchmoreCalltoday!

Selling Price $490,000

View Saturday29thNovember 11.15am

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

Southoftheline

WERRIBEE5KiamaRoad

Saturday29thNovember 1.00pm

PRDnationwide Werribee 2/85SynnotStreet97427557 prdnationwide.com.au/werribee RohanSmith0412864525 rohans@prdwerribee.com.au 4

Situatedwithinwalkingdistancetoschools& themainstreet,thisimmaculate4bedroom homefeatures renovateden-suite&family bathrooms,largeloungearea& recentlyupdated kitchenwithamplecupboardspace.Outsideis acoveredentertainingarea&dual rearaccess oneithersideofthehome,perfectformultiple uses.Calltodaytoinspect!

Selling Price $395,000-$415,000 View Saturday29thNovember 11.00am

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

Modern,stylishandclosetoallamenities

Thisnearnewmoderntownhouseisfinishedexquisitelywithclassypolishedporcelaintiling,hostess kitchenwith Technikastainlesssteelappliancesincludingdishwasher, reversecyclesplitsystem heating/coolingdownstairsandupstairs,centralbathroomupstairswithadoubleshoweranda powder roomdownstairs,asingle remotegaragewith rearaccessandalargewatertank.Presenting twospaciousbedroomsbothwithbuiltin robes,anopenplanfamilymealsarea,agoodsizedlaundry andasuperlowmaintenancebackyard.

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EPR $292,000-$299,000 George Yacoubian0402658335Office: Werribee97317022

PrivacyBlessedwithLocation!

Thiscarefullydesignedfamilyhomeisideallysituatedwithinwalkingdistancetothe Werribee River,RiverbendHistoricalPark&publictransport.Offering4generouslysizedbedroomsincluding oversizedmasterwithtwowalkin robes,en-suite&baywindows.Additionalfeaturesincludegas ductedheating,alarmsystem,splitsystem&ceilingfansforcooling,allsetonavast639m2(approx.) allotment.Situatedonlyamoments’walktoschools,parks& WerribeeRiver.Accesstothefreeway& theItalianSocialClubisalsoonlyafewminutes’drive.Inspectionsareamust!

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EPR $370,000-$390,000

ScottPerry0439595461Office: Werribee97317022

Thisfreshlycarpeted,familyhomeispresentedimmaculatelyandprovidesafamilyfriendlyfloorplan. Offeringfourgenerouslysizedbedroomsincludingmasterbedroomwithfullen-suite&walkin robe, modernkitchenfeaturingstainlesssteelappliances,largeopenplanmealszonealongsidethefamily room,greatsizedpavedareaandbackyard,doublegaragewith remoteandinternalaccess,ducted heating&evaporativecooling&aCountryClublifestylewithexclusiveaccesstofacilitiesincluding tenniscourts,gymnasium,pool,milkbarandfishandchipshop!Don’tdelay,enquiretoday!

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EPR $329,000-$359,000 ScottPerry0439595461Office: Werribee97317022 QualityFamilyAppeal!

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,

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EPR ContactAgent George Yacoubian0402658335Office: Werribee97317022

StunningandQualityFamilyHome!

ThisstunninghomeislocatedinthehighlydesirableBlueStoneEstate,offeringaversatilefloor planwithmultiplelivingzonesacrossbothlevels,ahostessstylekitchen,featuringstonebenchtops, quality900mms/sappliances&walkinpantry. With3largebedrooms(eachw/BIR’s),plusmaster (WIR&fullensuitewithspabath).Outsideoffersablankcanvas,apoweredgarage,accessiblevia thedrivethroughaccessfromthedouble remotecontrolledgarage.Otherfeaturesinclude;zoned ductedheating& refrigeratedcooling,powder room&ductedvacuum.

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EPR $450,000-$490,000

SamanthaMcCarthy0431712899Office: Werribee97317022

ACreekfrontdreamonover900m2(approx)

Renovatedtosuitmodernfamilysuccesswhilstkeepingallthecharacterofyesteryearwithits gorgeouscathedralceilingsthisfantasticfamily residenceissuretoimpress.Stretchedoveramassive familysizedallotmentthelovelyhomeprovidesaversatilefloor-planthatallowsforbothformal andinformallivingzones,fourspaciousfittedbedrooms(masterwithensuite&WIR),brightcentral bathroomandqualitytimberkitchenincludingdishwasher.Movingoutsideisapleasureasthe peacefullymanicuredgardensprovidetheidealbackdropforentertainingfamilyandfriends.

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EPR ContactAgent George Yacoubian0402658335Office: Werribee97317022

CuttingEdgeDesignwithPark Views!

Ideallypositioned,thisultra-modern,beautifullypresentedhomeisdirectlyacrossfromapark&only amoments’walktoPointCook TownCentre&publictransportlinks.Downstairsencompassesastudy orfourthbedroom,twolivingareas,powder room&designerEuropeankitchen&outdoordecked areawithsyntheticturf.Upstairscontainsalivingarea,centralbathroom,3spaciousbedrooms includingmasterwithwalk-in-robe,en-suite&balconyoverlookingparkland.Additionalfeatures includecooling&heating,9ftceilings,stonebenches,easyfreewayaccess&doublelockupgarage!

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EPR $500,000-$550,000 ScottPerry0439595461Office: Werribee97317022

Well-designedfloor-planprovidingalargelivingareaandisflawlesslypresentedfromthemoment youwalkin.Asyouwalkthroughthefrontofthehome,youwillfindthemasterbedroomwithfullen suiteandwalkin robe.Anidealkitchenwhichhasplentyof room,anabundanceofcupboardspace, stylishtiledsplashbackandqualitystainlesssteelappliances,alloverlookedbythemealsandfamily room.Porcelaintilesthroughout,gasductedheating,largelandscapedbackyardallsituatedonatidy 400m2(approx)makethisyoung residenceamustwhenconsideringyournextmove.

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EPR $349,000-$369,000 StevenSpiteri0423428079Office: Werribee97317022 ImpressiveFamilyHomeinManorLakes

Opulent Renovated Entertainers Dream In Central Hoppers Crossing

The presentation throughout this whole home inside & out is something that will blow your absolute mind. Employing only the finest materials & crafted to absolute perfection, the overall satisfaction of this home will overwhelm you as words may not be enough. The stunning façade has been detailed with flawless render masonry while the solid spotted gum deck step you through the solid pivot entrance door. The feature entrance unfolds the open plan living entailing a large lounge with adjoining meal & renovated kitchen complete with stainless appliances including dishwasher. Striking hardwood floor polished to perfection detail throughout while the main bathroom & ensuite are also both of display standards. Ducted heating and split system cooling keep the internal environment comfy all year round. A decked courtyard leads to the botanically manicured backyard overlooked by the stunning pergola entertaining area. Attention to detail is as paramount here & it shows with the lovely Queensland blue gum lined structure detailed with mini orb, granite and even a red gum bench top on the outdoor sink while the solid bluestone open fireplace perfectly finishes this exquisite area. For the cars a detailed double carport with high clearance is ready while the double sized garage is also perfect for the home handyman or hobby. Tucked away within the outdoor study or home office would also be the perfect teenagers’retreat or granny flat as it also holds a fully serviced bathroom & robes. This is the dream renovation crafted by people in the know-how!

Tarneit Family Home

Nestled in a quiet court in a highly sought after location this great family home is waiting for your family to move straight in. If open plan living is what you are looking for you are going to be impressed, there are separate living areas and the kitchen/meals and family room is the centre of the home, which is great for family get-togethers. Featuring 3 large bedrooms, the master with a spacious ensuite and walk-in robe and the other bedrooms at the rear have built-in robes. This floor plan is user friendly for the growing family and an oversized study which would be ideal for a 4th bedroom really meets the needs of the whole family. There are many extra features to this great home including ceiling fans, ducted heating, and split system cooling, downlights and window furnishings.

Add to all this low maintenance gardens, water tanks, double garage with internal access and an amazing outdoor pergola area ideal for relaxing and entertaining. Close to popular schools, major shopping centres and public transport really will impress you. DON’T HESITATE, CALL TODAY.

Just Perfect

If you have been searching for something special on the South side of Werribee, you will need look no further. When you enter this beautiful, well designed Keogh home with immaculate presentation you will instantly fall in love. Featuring four bedrooms, the master bedroom has a bay window which is a lovely place to retreat, with walk-in robe and spacious ensuite and separate toilet. The other bedrooms have built-in robes. The list goes on with separate living areas including formal lounge and large family/rumpus room at the rear. The kitchen is well appointed and is a hostess’ dream come true with bench space galore and stainless steel appliances and plenty of cupboard space. Storage is in abundance in this organized, functional home where spaces have been utilized with great consideration. Keep ticking the boxes with a reverse cycle 18W ducted heating and refrigerated cooling for all year round comfort, and large outdoor span-line pergola, single car garage at the rear, bore water with 2 connected tap outlets, 3-phase power and remote controlled double garage with internal and rear access and all surrounded by immaculate, manicured gardens on a 648m2 block supported by a fully automated irrigation system. Close to schools, main street shopping precinct, railway station, freeway access and other amenities.

Sale $595,000 - $620,000 Inspect Sat 12.40-1pm Photo ID

Sophisticated, Contemporary Family Home!

This exuberant property in the exclusive River Sanctuary Estate will be sure to set hearts racing with the incredible establishment it has to offer. Formal lounge/dining with French doors leading outside, massive master with his/hers WIRs & FES, spacious BRs with WIRs, study/5th BR, spa bathroom, theatre room & open plan family/meals area leading through bi-fold timber doors to a large alfresco/entertainment area. Features a stack-stone grand entrance, solid timber floors, 9ft ceilings, decorative cornicing, gas log fireplace, halogen lighting, vinyl wrap kitchen with WI pantry, waterfall stone bench tops, glass splashbacks, 900mm SS upright cooker, dishwasher, and more. Ducted heating, refrig cooling, ducted vac, security system, double remote garage with rear access & outdoors, a kids cubby house, garden shed, 2100L water tank, landscaped gardens & side access for caravan, boat or trailer.

Magnificent Presentation!

A short stroll to Werribee CBD, train station & all amenities resides this stunning 3 BR home with picturesque matured streetscape. All BRs fitted with BIRs, open plan lounge with a wood fire heater, meals/kitchen area & central modern bathroom. Outdoors, a timber decked & concreted all-weather entertainment area, workshop/double tandem garage, kids cubby house & mature landscaped gardens. Features ducted heating, split system A/C & polished timber floors all set on 665m2 approx.

Savvy Investment In A Growing Area

Situated in the heart of Manor Lakes this young & stylish residence is awaiting its next proud owner. Open plan by design the kitchen with SS appliances overlooks the large meals area adjoining the living room & flows through to the outdoor alfresco with a beautiful decked area, plenty of entertainment room & outdoor spa. The master offers an ensuite & WIR while the remaining BRs are fitted with BIRs. Includes ducted heating, split system AC & alarm system. Securely tenanted until July 2015 at $370pw.

Invest In The Best Opportunity knocks with this fantastic investment opportunity ready for you now or first home (if you can wait). Securely leased until Aug 2015 & returning $1,217pcm. The tenants are fanatically house proud. Centrally positioned, walk to public transport, child care, parklands, bike trails, walking tracks & shopping centre. The home offers 3 fitted BRs, ensuite & WIR to master, lounge, well appointed kitchen/meals area, DLUG, a substantial paved pergola area, ducted heating & split system A/C.

Private Sale $300,000 - $330,000 Inspect Sat 12.40-1pm Photo ID required Contact Margo Harrower 0450 913 513 Kirsty Cunningham 0414 344

Stunning Court Location

Beautifully positioned, only foot steps to the Werribee River is this neat home presenting a massive formal lounge, tiled family/meals area, master with mirrored WIR & FES, all other BRs with mirrored BIRs & a central bathroom. Ducted heating, evap cooling, gas cooking, auto garage with internal access, pergola/ alfresco area leading out the family room & directly opposite of the family room another entertainment area overlooking the matured landscaped gardens. Schools, public transport & all amenities nearby!

Stunning Creek Views!

Boasting stunning front & back landscaped gardens, this superb home has tastefully presented décor, which exudes that of the finest display homes. Comprising 3 fitted BRs, master with ensuite & WIR, formal lounge, central bathroom & a spacious tiled family/meals, which leads onto a beautiful Alfresco area. Includes practical & modern kitchen, ducted

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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 $389,000-$399,000

View Saturday12-12.30pm

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

HoppersCrossing 33MapleDrive

630+m2Block&MassiveRearGarage 3 greatsizedbedrooms,masterwith a walk-in robeandfullensuite,spacious “L”shapedlounge,separatemeals/ family room,ductedheating,splitsystem reversecycleair-conditioningand a “back tobase”alarmsystem. Modern openplankitchenwithgas cooktop,doubledrawerdishwasher & an

ForSale $329,000-$349,000

View Saturday11-11.30am

AdrianMcEvoy 0404499034

upgradedmainbathroomwithspabath. Withthedrivethroughaccessfrom the remotegarageopeningtopergola overlookingthespaciousevergreen,child friendly, rearyard.

A huge6m x 9mgarageatthe rearofthe propertywithtwin rollerdoorsperfect forthetradie,storage roomoras a

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

WalktoTheStation–ImmaculateCondition

Situatedonly a shortstrollfromHoppers Crossing TrainStation,comprising of 3 bigbedrooms, 2 with robes,one bathroomand a largelounge roomwith plentyofnaturalsunlight. There is a updatedkitchenwithstainless steelappliancesand a adjoiningmeals areaoverlooking a greatsize rearyard.

ForSale $329,000-$349,000

View Saturday11-11.30am

BrandonChangtime 0411683438

A singlecarportprovidesdrivethrough accesstotheyard.

Perfectforboththeinvestor & orowner occupier Buyclosetothestationand reapthe rewardslongterm. 312

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

Tarneit 21AClaire Way

ReadyforFinishing Touches

Withallthehard workdone,thisnear newhomepresents a rare opportunityto addyourownstyle & finishingtouches, (carpet,appliances & windowfurnishings etc).

Offering 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms (masterwithensuiteandwalkin robe), a spaciousfamilylivingareasituatedoff the

kitchenplus a separatesitting room. Ductedheatingand a lockupgaragewith internalaccessisprovided. Seton a smartblockwith a private rear yard,closetoschools,parksandthenew Tarneit Westshoppingcentre. Auctionterms10%deposit,unconditional contracts & 30daysettlement.

Auction Saturday13thDecemberAt12.30pm

View Saturday12-12.30pm

AdrianMcEvoy 0404499034

ChrisMartin 0425566543

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

HoppersCrossing

2/4ParunaPlace

Separatelounge,gasheating,greatsizekitchen withnewappliances.Diningarealeadstoa goodsizeoutdoorarea.Singlegarageand massivefrontdriveway,peacefulcourtlocation, walkingdistancetobusstop,schools,milkbar.

ForSale $245,000-$265,000

View Saturday1-1.30pm

BrandonChangtime 0411683438

Werribee/HoppersCrossing 97485888

2/229HeathsRoad(opp.Plaza)

32 1

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 ByAppointment

JohnHalliday 0434021017

Werribee/HoppersCrossing 95485888 2/229HeathsRoad(opp.Plaza)

Tarneit 18SereneStreet

BigHomeWithLowEnergyCost!!

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

View Saturday2-2.30pm

BrandonChangtime 0411683438

Werribee/HoppersCrossing 97485888

2/229HeathsRoad(opp.Plaza) 42 2

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 Saturday1-1.30pm

AdrianMcEvoy 0404499034

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

31 1

Werribee 2/52LathamSt

SituatedclosetothePlaza&Offering3big bedrooms,walkthroughbathroom,builtins, separatelivingareas,modernkitchen,heating& cooling.Lowmaintenance rearyardandalock upgarage.

ForSale $275,000-$285,000

View Saturday12.45-1.15pm

AdrianMcEvoy 0404499034

Werribee/HoppersCrossing 97485888

2/229HeathsRoad(opp.Plaza)

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

ForSale $259,000

View Saturday10-10.30am

TonyCannatelli 0412456293

Werribee/HoppersCrossing 95485888 2/229HeathsRoad(opp.Plaza)

HoppersCrossing

50WynarkaDr

•Unique&bareon2000m2(approx5

•4bedrooms&2bathrooms

•5Livingareasincsunkenlounge&rumpus

•Oversizeddblegarage+sideaccess

ForSale

PriceGuide $680,000-$750,000

View Saturday12.30-1pm JohnHalliday 0434021017

Werribee/HoppersCrossing 97485888

2/229Heathsboad(opp.Plaza5

HoppersCrossing

3FreesiaCourt

•QuietcourtintheBellbridgeEstate

•Spaciouslounge,familymeals&amassive rumpus

•Rearyard&entertaininggardencourtyard •Oversizedgaragewith

PriceGuide $359,000-$385,000

View Saturday1.30-2pm

JohnHalliday 0434021017

Werribee/HoppersCrossing 97485888

2/229HeathsRoad(opp.Plaza)

HoppersCrossing 2/86HogansRoad

BeCaptivated!!

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

ForSale $299,000-$329,000

View Saturday11-11.30am

JohnHalliday 0434021017

TonyCannatelli 0412456293

Werribee/HoppersCrossing 97485888

2/229HeathsRoad(opp.Plaza) 31 2

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

Thesunfilledkitchen,withasnewstainless steelappliancesleadsto a largedining room Evaporativecooling,centralheating,alarm system,anddouble remotegaragewith internalaccess.

ForSale $459,000-$479,000 View Saturday12-12.30pm BrandonChangtime 0411683438

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

Walktothestation

•3Greatsizebedroomsand1bathroom

•Sunlitupdatedkitchenwithgasappliances

•Largeloungewithadjoiningdining

ForSale $329,000-$349,000

View Saturday2-2.30pm

BrandonChangtime 0411683438

Werribee/HoppersCrossing 97485888

2/229HeathsRoad(opp.Plaza)

4bedroomhomelarge renovatedkitchen, overlookingalovelyentertainingarea. The2ndatwobedroomstudio,withdining/ livingarea,bathroomanditsownkitchen. ForSale $489,000 View ByAppointment BrandonChangtime 0411683438 Werribee/HoppersCrossing 97485888 2/229HeathsRoad(opp.Plaza)

Werribee 115SilvereyeCrescent

Auction Sat29th Nov@12noon

Inspect Saturday@11:30am

PLAZA LOCATION

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

Agent:DarrenDodd0419365947

WebId 7244038

HoppersCrossing 8CroftonCourt For Sale

Inspect Saturday@1:00pm

ARE YOUREADY TO FALL IN LOVE?

You’llbelieveinlove atfirstsightwhen youseethisimmaculatehome. Setonamassive 1641m2(app)blockthishometrulyisamasterpiece. Feat3livingareas,lounge,games room, rumpus,lrgekit,enswithwir&cnrspa,3 BRs&apowder room.Theshowstopperistheback yardfeatalrgepergola&solarheatedpool,this reallyisanentertainersdream. Featduct/ heat,evap/cool,dblegge,watertanks,gardensheds,waterfeatures&stunninggardens.

Agent:Nicole Webb0403229806

WebId 7354107

HoppersCrossing 6StanleyCourt

Auction Sat20thDec@11am

Inspect Saturday@10:30am POTENTIAL PLUS–HOUSE&UNIT

SetinacrtinthepopularBellbridgeEstatewhichcomprisesahouseplusaself-contained unit.Thehousehas3bdrms,2bthrms,spaciouslounge&diningareawithanopenfireplace. Outdoorsthere’sanin-groundpool&anentertainmentarea.Theunithasonebdrm,lounge, kitchen&bthrmwithtoilet.Idealfortheextendedfamily,olderparentorteenagerneeding their ownspace.Investorstakenoteofthepotential return. Terms:10%Deposit,Bal30days.

Agent:BobBoland0421077195

WebId 7352125

$649,000 4

HoppersCrossing 15 LoxleyCourt

For Sale

Inspect Saturday@1:30pm AMONGSTTHEBIGBLOCKS

SetintheDerrimutHeathEstateonapprox 940m2with roomforthekids/petsorextraparking foraboat/caravanwithdirectaccesstothestationorshops.Complounge&rumpus/theatre roomdivided by akit/mealsfeaturingtimberfloor&bi-foldservery totheexpansiveoutdoor entertainingarea. Feat4 BR’s,hugeensincladbleshower, dble vanity&spa. Extra’sincl3x w.c,duct/heat,s/scool,securitysystem,dblegge,thruaccess&a7x8mworkshop/mancave.

Agent:DarrenDodd0419365947

WebId 7320248

$585,000

Werribee 22 TesronCourt For Sale

Inspect Saturday@2:30pm

SOUTHSIDEWITHRIVER ACCESS

Thiscourtlocatedhomeoffersquickaccesstothefreeway&thetranquillityofwalking& bicyclepathsalongthe W’beeRiver. Featdoublebrickconstructionwithtimberlinedwalls& asoaringcathedralceilinginthelrgelounge/dining room,thekitchenboastsalrges/s oven &therumpus roomiscompletedwithabar&sauna.Comp5bdrms,bir’s,ensuite(3bthrms)+ Study+Library/gymarea.Inclduct/heat,air-con,lrgepergola,dblegge&adblecarport.

Agent:DarrenDodd0419365947

WebId 7264538

$495,000-$535,000

Werribee

59a Walls Road For Sale Inspect ByAppointment

CURRENTLY LEASED Returning$255pw, Vacantpossession available,extremelyneatandtidyhome featuringafederationfaçade.Comprises2 bedrooms,bir’s,cosylounge,spaciouskitchen/ mealsarea,abackyardwith roomtomove and asinglegaragewithsecureinternalaccess. SituatedclosetoThomasChirnsideprimary school,theexpanding recreationcentreand bustransport.

Agent:DarrenDodd0419365947 WebId 7357411

Werribee

39MargaretStreet Auction Sat13thDec@11am

Inspect Saturday@10:45am CENTRAL TO CBD–DEVELOPMENT(STCA)

Thisproperty’slocationisfantasticforthose wantingtoliveclosetoamenitiesandonlya shortdistancetothetrainstationmakingit alsoastandoutfordevelopersand renovators. Seton(approximately690m2-15mx46m). Comprises3bedrooms,2livingareasoflounge andrumpuswithacentralkitchenand various outbuildingsoflockupcarport,garageand sheds. Terms 10%Dep–Bal30Days.

Agent:DarrenDodd0419365947 WebId 7311761

HoppersCrossing 11CallistemonDrive For Sale Inspect Saturday@3:00pm DON’TPUTOFFSEEINGTHISHOMEOR YOU WILL PASSUPARAREBUY

HoppersCrossing6

Thehouseproud ownershaveimmaculately caredforthis remarkablehomecompof3 BR’s, onebathrm&ampleoffstreetparking. Feat newpaint&carpets, revcycleair-con,gwf, ceilingfans&akitchenwithadble oven&grill. Thebackyardissuperblylandscaped&low maintenance,inclabigpergola,6x5mgge&a removableteenagers retreat.Closetoschools, shops&transport.Blocksize567m2app.

Agent:Nicole Webb0403229806 WebId 7357635 $360,000 3

HoppersCrossing

41BGuinane Avenue

For Sale Inspect ByAppointment

CENTRALHOPPERS LOCATION

SituatedinthepopularMossfielEstateisthis wellcaredforpropertycomp4bdrms,study area,centralbthrm,contemporarykitchenwith s/sstove,lounge&mealsarea&includeswall heater&air-con.Outsidethereisapergola, shed&carport. Locatedcloseto Primary schools& SecondaryCollege,ashortwalk to W’beePlaza,sporting&medicalfacilities &publictransport.Thisisaniceaffordable propertytoliveinoridealforinvestment.

Agent:BobBoland0421077195

WebId 7384915 $325,000

Pleasenote-durationofopenhomesare 30minutesunlessspecifiedotherwise, photoid required

Werribee39Margaret StreetSat 10:45-11:15

Wyndham Vale31 Storkbill RoadSat11:00-11:30

Werribee115SilvereyeCrescentSat11:30- 12:00

HoppersCrossing8CroftonCourtSat1:00-1:30

HoppersCrossing15 LoxleyCourtSat1:30-2:00

HoppersCrossing183Morris RoadSat2:00-2:30

Werribee22 TesronCourtSat2:30-3:00

HoppersCrossing11CallistemonDriveSat3:00-3:30

Tarneit915Sayers RoadSat4:00-4:30

HOPPERSCROSSING

•Araresizedallotmentof1583sqm

•Developandsubdivide(STCA)

•Existinghome-3brms,lounge,kitchen,large carport,doublegarage

•HoppersCrossingTrainStation,Werribee Plaza,schools,shops,parks,childcare, restaurants,cafesandmorewithina1.7km radius

HOPPERSCROSSING 39RobertsAve

Ifyouarelookingforthat“Welcome HomeFeeling”

•Comprisingof4goodsizebedroomsplus study,withensuitetomasterbedroom •Formallounge,withseparatekitchen/meals areaofferingdishwasher

•Hugeseparaterumpusroom

•Lovelyingroundpoolforentertainingin thecomingsummermonthswithbeautiful landscapedgardenstoenjoy

HOPPERSCROSSING 8ElmesCourt

931sqmallotmentinsoughtafter neighbourhood

•3brmplusstudy,masterbrmofferingensuite withbathona931sqmallotment

•Formallounge,dining,rumpusandmultipurposelivingareas,d/heating,air-con

•Renovatedkitchenwithdishwasher

•Extensivedeckedpergola

•Wehavedonethepainting............the flooringisuptoyou

HoppersCrossing 32WynarkaDrive

Architecturallydesignedhomewithplans andpermitsfor5units

•2274sqmallot-Plans&Permitsforacombof 2-2plusstudy&1-2bathroomunits

•Architecturallydesignedhomeoffering3 bed,study,centralkitchen&3livingareas •Heatingandcooling,featurewindowsand ceilings,dishwasherandmore

•CONTACTAGENTFORFURTHERPLANSAND INFORMATION

WYNDHAMVALE 100RibblesdaleAve

Saveyourselfthehasslesofbuilding

•4bedrooms,masterbrmwithensuite

•Kitchenwithstainlesssteelappliances,stone benchtops,dishwasherandwalkinpantry

•Formallounge,openplanlivingwith separatemeals,andfamilyarea

•Ductedheating,evaporativecooling,alarm, floatingtimberfloors

•Remotedoublelockupgaragewithinternal andrearaccess

ForSale PriceGuide $440,000

Inspect Saturday2.30-3pm Office 23PrincesHighway,Werribee. 0399740922

Contact StevenRichardson0407445567

PeterRichardson0412327835

WYNDHAMVALE 137CambridgeCres

Beautifullypresented-movestraightinor investinthefuture

•3bedrooms,ensuiteandWIRtomasterand BIRstoremaining

•Formalloungeandkitchen/mealsarea

•Beautifullylandscapedgardenswithhandy sideaccess

•Lovelypergolaidealforentertaining

•535sqmblockwithinwalkingdistanceto schools,shopsandparklands

SusieHaber0403650750 PeterRichardson0412327835

$299,000

Saturday2.30-3pm

23PrincesHighway,Werribee. 0399740922

Contact SusieHaber0403650750

StevenRichardson0407445567

The‘cando’agents.....

Dreamingofyournewfamilyhome?Hereitis,on542m2ofprimeland backingontoparklands!

•4bedroomaccommodation(BIR),centralheating

•Flexiblefloorplanalsoprovidestheopportunitytoadjust/upgrade/extendoutor upstairs(STCA).Centralbathroom,separatelaundry(greywatersystem)andstorage

•Hostesskitchenwithupgradedappliances,inc.900mmoven&dishwasher,adjacent dining

•FormalloungeatrearwithCoonaraHeater,splitsystemandceilingfans

•Openingouttoundercoverpergolaperfectforfamilyentertainingthroughthe summer,sideaccessfortrailer/boatstorage,1.6Wsolarpanelsystem

PrivateSale

PriceGuide $299,000-$319,000

Inspect Saturday1:30pm-2:00pm

Office Shop38WyndhamVillageSC,Tarneit. 97490010

Contact TraceyDean0433279103

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 ByAppointment

Office Shop38WyndhamVillageSC,Tarneit. 97490010

Contact TraceyDean0433279103

Townhouselivingatitsfinest!

•Downstairsboastsformallounge,study/potential4thbedroom,powderroomand storage.KitchentocatertothefussiestofMasterchefsinc.dishwasher,s/sappliances &storageaplenty

•Upstairsprovides3bedrooms,Masterwithensuite&WIR,centralbathroomwith seperateWC

•Outdoordeckwithneatandtidycourtyard,doubleremotegaragewithdrive throughaccess

•Alllocatedinthisquietcourtlocationwalkingdistancetoparklands,sportsrecreation facilitiesandpublictransport

PrivateSale

PriceGuide $300,000-$330,000

Saturday1:30pm-2:00pm

Office Shop38WyndhamVillageSC,Tarneit. 97490010

Contact TraceyDean0433279103;AshleyMcIntrye0407733319

Truganina 27McDougallPlace

578m2,titled,15.2mfrontageapprox.,northernorientationandreadyto buildon!

•Perfectlysuitedtothefirsthomebuyersorupgraders.Orastuteinvestorpurchasers withturnkeypackageoptionavailablefromreputablebuilders

•ExceptionalschoolsclosebyincludingWestbourneGrammar,Al-Taqwaandthenew TruganinaP-9College

•BusroutesavailablealongWestmeadowsLane.WilliamsLandingstation,Wyndham VillageShoppingCentreandproposedTruganinashoppingastone’sthrowaway

•15.25metrefrontage,39.91metredepthapprox.onthis578m2approx.block

•Buildyourdreamhome!Enquiretodayasthisblockwon’tlast.

PrivateSale PriceGuide

$275,000-$300,000

Inspect ByAppointment Office

Shop38WyndhamVillageSC,Tarneit. 97490010

Contact TraceyDean0433279103

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Altona 75BrackenGrove

AgrandresidenceoverlookingKooringalGolfClub&PortPhillipBay

•Over50squaresofluxurysituatedinaquiettreelinedstreet.

•5generousbedrooms,2withensuites,4withWIR’S,5thwithBIR.

•3livingareasincl.familyroom,theatreroom&children’sretreat.

•Commercialkitchenwithallthetrimmings,includingamassivebutler’spantry, stone,glass,twopackandsoftclosedrawers.

•Poisedonalmost700m2withaprivatein-groundpool.

•Climaticallycontrolledthroughacommercialsizereversecycleairconditioningunit,with3zonesandcomplementedbyefficienthydronic heatingforwintermonths.

Auction Saturday13thDecat3pm

PriceGuide $1,475,000-$1,540,000

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

Contact PaulLindemann0418336025;JulieBurt0410553517

A 3 B 2 PrivateSale PriceGuide $395,000-$420,000 Inspect Sat1-1:30pm Office Shop5,73PointCookRd,PointCook.

WERRIBEE 14-16MAHERCOURT

Nestledinoneofthemore secludedpocketsof Werribeeisthiswonderfulfamilyhome boastinganarrayoffeatures.Presentingfivefittedbedrooms,includingmasterwithlarge walkin robeandgeneroussizedensuite,separateformallounge / diningandspacious rumpus room.TheupdatedhostesskitchenboastsCaesarstonebenchtops,glasssplash backsandhighqualitystainlesssteelappliances.Movingthroughtothemealsandfamily zonesthere isanabundanceofspacewiththecenterpiecebeingthegaslogfireplace.The jewelinthecrownofthisamazingpropertyisthegasheatedindoorpoolwhichis readyfor useallyear round.Appointmentsincludegasductedheating,evaporativecooling,outdoor spa,triplecarportandstorage room.Allsittingon a fantasticsizedallotmentof1733m2 (approx)andwiththe WerribeeRiveratyourbackdooritisaspeacefulasitisappealing! Callfor a privateinspectiontoday!!

METHOD

PRICE EXPRESSIONOFINTEREST INSPECT Sat29thNovember-2:30pm-3:00pm PhotoIDrequired CONTACT MatthewHowden0409805990

WERRIBEE 5DELTA COURT

Perfectlypositionedin a splendidquietcourtamongsthighquality realestateandlush greensurroundingsisthisstunningfamilyhomethat’s settohaveyourheartracing! Comprisingfouroversizedfittedbedrooms,masterwithdualvanityensuite,hugeformal livingzonesandamazingcontemporarykitchenwithgranitebenchtopsoverlooking a beautifullydoneallweatherentertainingarea,largefamily/mealsarrangementandco -joiningrumpus room!Appointedwithgasductedheating,zonedducted refrigeration cooling,alarmsystem,brandnewhotwaterservice,highceilings,double remotegarage withdrivethroughaccessand a havenofyard tobeenjoyed!Beautifullydesigned,this homeisnestledonjustshyof a third ofanacre andboasts a sizeofapproximatelyover 35squares!Onedefinitelynotforthefaintheartedandiscertaintobesellingfast!

$550,000-$580,000

Sat29thNovember-11:45am-12:15pm PhotoIDrequired CONTACT DonaldMcKillop0418389906

WERRIBEE 217-219 WATTONSTREET

Howmanytimeshaveyou readaboutobtainingbalanceinourlives?Ifwork, restand playisoftheupmostofimportancetoyouthenweare proudtooffertheseexclusive 2 bedroomapartments“JasmineOnThePark”allowingyouthefreedomtomake a differencetoyourlifestyle.Locallysituatedto: - Parklandsandwalkingtracks - WerribeeCBD - Wonderfulcaféculture and retailprecinct - Convenientpublictransport

Situatedwithin a secure privatecomplexandappointedwithneutraldécor*featuringopen plan,caesarstonekitchenandchicbathrooms.With a limitednumberofapartmentson offerthisisanopportunitynotthebemissed. *furniture notincluded

WERRIBEE21 WattonStreet97318888

PRICE

Closing10thDecemberat5pm

From$295,000

INSPECT Sat29thNovember-12:30pm-1:30pm

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WERRIBEE 22RIVERSDALEDRIVE

Family, friendsandfundaystobehadbyallasyouenjoythecreature comfortsofthis wonderfulfamilyhomelocated a stone’s throwawayfromthe WerribeeRiver Builtfor a modern familyfeaturinglargeformallivingzonesallowsfor roomtomoveyetgivesyou a senseofdimensionandprivacywhen requiredflowingthroughtotheinformalliving areasservicesby a lovelycentralkitchen.Comprisingfourlargefittedbedrooms,master withensuiteandwalkin robe,studyandupstairslivingarea,otherappointmentsinclude a double remotegaragewithinternalaccess,ductedheating,evaporativecoolingand pergolaallseton a greatsizedallotment.Positionperfectin a greatlocationwillsecure lastingfamilymemoriesbyall.Inspectionswillcertainlyimpress.

WERRIBEE 5PETRELCOURT

Lightandbrightthroughoutthislovelyfamilyhomeofferstheidealmixoflarge zoneslivingspacesalongwiththefamilytorunaroundorjustsitbackand relax. Convenientlylocatedclosebytolocalschools, WerribeePlaza,publictransportand allotherlocalamenities.Thehonesthomeprovidesfourfittedbedrooms(masterwith ensuite),twolivingareas,equippedkitchenincludingdishwasheroverlookingthe meals/family room.Extrasincludegasducted,evaporativecooling, rearaccesstothe yard anddoubleundercovercarport.Inspectionsare sure toimpress!

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PRICE $310,000-$330,000 CONTACT Justin Tong0431179619

PRICE $570,000-$600,000 INSPECT Sat29thNovember-1:00pm-1:30pm PhotoIDrequired CONTACT DonaldMcKillop0418389906

WERRIBEESOUTH 680DIGGERSROAD

Sunsandandbeachviewsiswhatyouafford everydayoftheweekasweproudly present‘TheGallery’foryourconsideration.Thisbeautifullypresentedweatherboard homein WerribeeSouthhas a modern edgeyet retainsitsoriginalitypositioned wonderfullyclosetobeachfront. A lovelyfloorplanexpandstoadequatelivingareas havingpolishedfloorboardsthroughoutandtheflexibilityofbeing a 2,3or 4 bedroom home.Thekitcheniscentrallylocatedservicingallareasofthishomeoverlooking a quaintfamily roomadorning a gorgeouspotbellyheaterwith a sun room,studyor bedroomoverlookingthe rearoutdoorlivingspaceand rearyard.

PRICE EXPRESSIONOFINTEREST INSPECT Sat29thNovember-2:00pm-2:30pm PhotoIDrequired CONTACT DonaldMcKillop0418389906

WERRIBEE21 WattonStreet97318888

spaciousseparatelounge,kitchen adjoinstodining,outdoorentertaining, heating & cooling.

Spacious,twowaybathroom,open

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TARNEIT 23CLARAFIELDCRESCENT

Stepinsideandbeimmediatelygreetedbygeneroussizedformallivingallowingfor duallivingzonesbefore flowinginto a more openplandesign.Featuring a hostess kitchenshowcasingallstainlesssteelappliancesandamplecupboard andplentyof clearbenchspace.LargelivingiswhatthisPorterDavisfloorplanofferswithanarray ofopenplanfamily/mealsareaandhuge rearrumpusandortheatre room.Outdoors presents a greatsizedalfrescoidealforthosewholovetoentertainfriendsandfamily Additionalappointmentsincludegasductedheating,evaporativecooling,solidJarrah flooring,double remotegaragewithinternalaccessandplentyofstoragethroughout.

PRICE $460,000-$480,000 INSPECT Sat29thNovember11:00am-11:30am

HOPPERSCROSSING

32IRONBARKDRIVE

A graciousentranceisuponyouimmediatelywithelegantformallounge roomtothe leftanddownstairspowder roomtotherightfeaturing a 3rd shower!Thekitchenhas been refreshedwithqualityappliancesandhosts a tremendousamountofspacewhilst adjoiningthefamily/mealsareaandonto a separaterumpus room.Appointments includelovelycathedralceilings,formaldiningorstudyarea,alarmsystem,upstairs laundryshoot,gasductedheating,brandnewevaporativecoolingsystem,ducted vacuumsystem, re – sealedandsprayed roof,oversizeddouble remotegaragewith internalaccessanddrivethroughaccessabletohostbetween 4 to 5 cars.

METHOD

PRICE $490,000-$520,000

INSPECT Sat29thNovember2:00pm-2:30pm

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HOPPERSCROSSING 13FULHAMCOURT

Presentingfivegeneroussizedbedroomsincludingspaciousmasterwithwalkin robe andlavishensuitefittedwithporcelaintiles,tiledshowerbaseandfully renovated. Uponentryyouwillbeimmediatelyimpressedbytheinvitingstepdownformalliving withcathedralceilingandthewarmthof a gaslogfire withexposedbrickmantle. Flowingthroughthemainhallwayentrancethehomeoffersgeneroussizedformal diningbefore enteringtheopenplanofinformaldiningwithadditionalfamilyliving. Comprisingof a hostesskitchenfittedwithgascooktop,dishwasherandample cupboard andclearbenchspace.

PRICE $540,000-$560,000 INSPECT Sat29thNovember12:30pm-1:00pm

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HOPPERSCROSSING 71SYCAMORESTREET

Stepinsideandbepresentedby a veryinvitingfloorplanofferingformalstepdown livinguponentrytogetherwiththewarmthofanexposedbrickfireplaceandadjoining formaldining/openstudy Continuingtoimpressthehomealsoboasts a beautiful hostesskitchenwithallstainlesssteelappliancesfacing a freeflowingopenplan arrangementofinformaldiningandadditionalliving/rumpusfittedwithslatefloors. Outdoorsthehomeoffers a hugeundercoverpergolaareaidealforentertaining,small gardenshedaswellas a large7x10workshopfullypowered.

PRICE Contactagent INSPECT Sat29thNovember10:45am-11:15am

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SANCTUARYLAKES 66SEAFARER WAY

We are underinstructionsfromtheMortgageethatthispropertymustbesold! Take advantagetodayandbuildyourdreamhomein a fantasticlocationwithintheprestigious SanctuaryLakesResortonapproximately486m2blockofland.Enjoypicnicsorwalks withthekidstothemultipleparksonofferaswellasthefamousandprestigiousGreg Normandesignedgolfcourseand resortthatyouwilllovetocallhome! You’llhavepeace ofmindknowingthatyouare livingwith24hoursmonitoredsecurityandfullaccesstoall thefacilitiestheestatehastoofferincludingswimmingpool,tenniscourts,gymnasium andmore.TheBank’s instructionsare veryclear, getthispropertysold.Don’t missthis fantasticopportunity, registeryourinteresttoday

Terms:10%depositand30Days

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SANCTUARYLAKES 70SEAFARER WAY

We are underinstructionsfromtheMortgageethatthispropertymustbesold! Take advantagetodayandbuildyourdreamhomein a fantasticlocationwithintheprestigious SanctuaryLakesResortonapproximately504m2blockofland.Enjoypicnicsorwalks withthekidstothemultipleparksonofferaswellasthefamousandprestigiousGreg Normandesignedgolfcourseand resortthatyouwilllovetocallhome! You’llhavepeace ofmindknowingthatyouare livingwith24hoursmonitoredsecurityandfullaccesstoall thefacilitiestheestatehastoofferincludingswimmingpool,tenniscourts,gymnasium andmore.TheBank’s instructionsare veryclear, getthispropertysold.Don’t missthis fantasticopportunity, registeryourinteresttoday

Terms:10%depositand30Days

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Saturday13thDecember2014at12:00pm PRICE MORTGAGEEAUCTION

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Werribee 9741 5211

4B Watton Street, Werribee

Tarneit 8742 7688 Wyndham Village Shopping Centre, Tarneit AN AGENT YOU CAN TRUST

“ThisPropertyHasItAll”

Massivesizefamilyhomefreshlypainted,with greatpresentationinexcellentcentrallocationwith shortwalkto WerribeePlazaShoppingCentre, trainstation,HoppersCrossingclub,schools andparks.Itsitsonalargecornerblockofland approximately615sqmpotential redevelopmentfor dualoccupancy(S.T.C.A.).

-Greatsized3bedroomsallwithBIR

-Massivesizeformalloungewithwallheaterand coolingsystem

-Greatsizekitchenwithbreakfastbarandplentyof storagespaceadjoininglargesizemealsarea

-Centralbathroom&separatetoilet

-LaundrywithBIR&secondshower

-Doublelockupgaragehasbeenconvertedtotwo roomsandseparatetoiletandlargesizeworkshop orstoragearea

-Feature:DuctedHeating,windows rollershutter.

PriceRange $380,000-$400,000

Inspection ThisSaturday11:00-11:30am Contact Moey Awaja0430057137

5 A 2 B 2 E

“BrandNew5BedroomHome”

Modern,stylishdesignandqualitybuildbrandnew familyhomewithalotofextras!Locatedinthe greatpartof Tarneit(TheReserveEstate)andjusta shortwalktoschools,shops,waterland,parksand Tarneit TrainStation.

-Bigfamilyhomecontaining5bedrooms,master withWIR&fullensuite.Remainingbedroomscome withBIR.

-Hugeformalloungeareawithfloorboardsand mainstreetviews.

-Massiveopenplanmodernkitchenwithstainless steelappliancesandcaesarstonebenchtops& breakfastbarwithadjoiningmealsareaandagreat sizelivingarea.

-Doublelockupgaragewith remotecontrolaccess, rearaccessandinternalaccess.

-ExtraFeatures:Downlights,highceilings,ducted heatingandcooling,Blinds, Watertank.

PriceRange $455,000-$475,000

Inspection ThisSaturday1:00-1:30pm Contact AmmarAlazawy0411404979

“AffordableHome,Not To Be Missed”

Averywellmaintainedandpresentedfamily home,ideallyforfirsthomebuyersorinvestorsin greatlocationin Tarneit,MoorookyleEstatewith shortwalktoschools,shops,publictransportand MoorookyleClub

-Greatsize3bedrooms,masterwithfullensuite& WIR, restofbedroomswithBIR -Modernopenplankitchenwithstainlesssteel appliancesincludingdishwasheradjoininghuge mealsareaandmassivefamily room -Greatsizedmaintainedbackyard -DoublelockupGaragewith remotecontrol, rear access&internalaccess -Features:DuctedHeating,Downlightsandmuch more.

PriceRange

$320,000-$340,000

Inspection ThisSaturday11:00-11:30am Contact JohnDlima0431892812

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

-Massivesize3bedrooms.Masterwithfullensuite andWIR,the remainingbedroomswithBIRs.

-Excellentsizedformalloungeareawitha magnificentlakeview.

-Hugeopenplankitchenwithmodernstainless steelappliancesincludingdishwasherandbreakfast baradjoiningtothemealsarea&hugefamilyareas.

-Agreatsizeoutdooraresuitableforallfamily entertainment.

-Doublegaragewith remotecontrol&internal access.

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

PriceRange $390,000-$400,000

Inspection ThisSaturday11:00-11:30am Contact AmmarAlazawy0411404979

3 A 2 B 2 E

We FoundItFor You!

ThiswelllookedafterfamilyhomeisLocatednear WerribeeCBD,Schools,busstop,parksandavery shortdistanceto Werribeetrainstation.

Thisproperty resemblesagreatuseforlandwith spaciousbed roomsandlivingareaaswellas leavingenoughspaceatthebackforfamilyand childrenentertainment.

Itcomprising:

*3bedrooms,masterbedroomwithWIR,2 bedroomswithBIR.Formalloungewithsplitsystem andgaswallheater.Centralbathroom,separate toiletandseparatelaundry.Greatsizekitchenwith gasappliancesandbreakfastbaradjoiningtothe mealsandfamilyareaswithfireplace.Goodsize outdoorareaPergolagreatforBBQandfamily entertainment.DoublelockupCarportwith rear access.

PriceRange $299,000-$319,000

Inspection ThisSaturday1:00-1:30pm Contact Moey Awaja0430057137

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PriceRange $370,000-$390,000 Inspection ThisSaGurday12:00-12:30pm Contact AmmarAlazawy0411404979

Magnificent ViewinGreat Location!

Young&spaciousgroundfloorapartmentinheartof Tarneit,infrontofwetlandandparkwithshortwalk toschools,shopsandnew Tarneit TrainStation -2greatsizebedroomswithBIR,masterwith wetlandview

-Modernopenplankitchenwithstainlesssteel applianceincludingdishwasher;adjoiningmeals areaandhugefamilyloungearea

-Built-inEuropeanlaundry

-Centralbathroomandseparatetoilet

-Greatsizeoutdoorentertainmentarea -Singlelockupgaragewith remotecontrolaccess& gardenshedinbackyard.

PriceRange $300,000-$310,000

Inspection ThisSaturday11:30-12:00pm Contact AmmarAlazawy0411404979

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204BethanyRoad, TARNEIT

AQUALITY FAMILYHOME

4 A 2 B 2 C

12 HamptonCourt, HOPPERSCROSSING

GREATINVESTMENT

Thisthree yearold fourbedroomhomeisinclose proximitytoschools,shopsandpublictransport. Agreathometoconsiderif you’reinthemarketto securea welllocated qualityfamilyhome.

• Fourgoodsizebedrooms

• Twoseparatelivingareas

• TwoSeparateoutdoorareas

•Ductedheating/splitsystemairconditioning

•Doublelockupgarage

Private: Price: $370,000 -$400,000

Inspect: Sat29thNov 12.30-1.00pm

Contact:

JohnJDiNatale0433 129731

JodiLicastro0433950281

Thishomeisperfect fortheinvestororfirsthome buyer.Excellentlocationclosetoschools,shops andpublictransport.Willnotdisappoint.

•ThreeBedroomswithbuiltin robes

• Largelounge roomwith exposedbeams

•Gascooking,heatingandhot water

•Airconditioning

• Workshop/garage

• LandSize535m2

Private: Price: $265,000 -$290,000

Inspect: Sat29thNov2014 11.30- 12.00pm

Contact:

JohnJDiNatale0433 129731

JodiLicastro0429950281

JUSTLISTED

11 WallaraRoad, WERRIBEE

FULLYRENOVATED!

3 A 1 B 1 C

Thereisnothinglefttodoonthis qualityhome, closetoschools,parklandsandpublictransport. Greatfirsthomeorinvestmentopportunity, propertywillimpress.AMUSTSEE!

• Fully renovatedkitchenwithstonebenchtops

• Fully renovatedbathroomwithmodernfittings

•Hugepavedundercoverpergola

•Singlelockupgarageorlargeglasshouse JUSTLISTED

Private: Price: $290,000 -$317,000

Inspect: Sat29thNov2014 1.30-2.00pm

Contact: JohnJDiNatale0433 129731

JodiLicastro0433950281

241MorrisRoad, HOPPERSCROSSING

QUALITY

FAMILYHOME

4 A 2 B 2

C

Stepinsidethisimmaculatelypresentedhomeand youwillbeimmediatelyimpressed.Beautifully positionedonlyminutes away fromschools, shoppingcentre’s,publictransport&muchmore!

• Fourlargebedrooms

•Masterbedroomwithensuite&BIR’s

•Goodsizekitchenwithslatefloors

• FormalLoungeareawithbar

•Outdooralfrescoarea

•Doublelockupgaragewith rearaccess

Private:

Price: $365,000 -$390,000

Inspect: Sat29thNov201410.45- 11.15am

Contact: JohnJDiNatale0433 129731

JodiLicastro0433950281

HOPPERS CROSSING 15 McKellar Avenue A Family Success Story

Five bedroom flexibility demonstrates the significant family appeal of this well designed home, positioned so thatMossfielPrimarySchool,HoppersCrossingSecondary College, parkland reserves and Werribee Plaza shopping all easily accessed. Northern light fills a living area that features reverse cycle heating/cooling and leads to a central kitchen/dining domain where granite benches, a second heating/cooling system and outdoor aspects complement the modern quality. Two bathrooms serve the five bedrooms that distinguish this bright floor-plan, matched to the rear by garden dimensions including a generous entertaining zone beneath a shade sail and family friendly lawns. Under cover parking for three cars completes a property of appealing, rewarding proportions in an ideal location.

5 2 2

PRIVATE SALE

Open Saturday 12.30 - 1pm

Call Jason Mantello 0402 091 191 Connie Mantello 0422 134 767

Office 2/51 Cherry Street Werribee 8742 3811

WERRIBEE SOUTH 13 Callanan Grove Flexibility At Its Finest

The marina, the beach, local shops, walking paths and Price Reserve provide significant lifestyle attractions to match the outstanding investment option offered by this inviting home. The home’s two bedroom plus study floorplan features generous living/dining spaces, a central kitchen and separate lounge overlooking outdoor areas. Hugely promising – a winning proposition.

Note: land allotment has been purchased separately.

2 1 2

PRIVATE SALE

Call Jason Mantello 0402 091 191 Connie Mantello 0422 134 767

Office 2/51 Cherry Street Werribee 8742 3811

BELLS

THESIZEANDSPACEWILLAMAZE

OFFICE 12/28AHumeDriveSydenham 94494288 CAROLINESPRINGS 2LakeLogan

Thiscommanding residenceofover50sqoffers5 grandbedrooms,2exquisitebathrooms,master ensuitewithdoublevanity,openplankitchen, stonebenchtops,stainlesssteelappliances, butler’spantryflowingtoanimpressivefamily mealsarealeadingtoanenclosed2ndkitchen.

FORSALE

PRICE ContactAgent CONTACT KiemNguyen0434152999

AnthonyChristakakis0433353402

THEHAMPTON

ThisEx-Displayisinspiredbythefinerdetails thatfacilitatetasteandpracticality,witha14.85m frontageonapprox500sqmallotment.Thealfresco is reachedfromthelight-filledfamily/mealsarea. Threebedroomsandlivingareaprovideversatility andflexibilityforgrowingfamilies. FORSALE PRICE $450,000 - $480,000 CONTACT TonyParissis0418325610 OFFICE 12/28aHumeDrive,Sydenham 94494288

BRANDNEW&READYFORYOU

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

THECLAREMONT

Features4spaciousbedroomswithWIRs,3 bathrooms,openplanlivingarea,kitchenand mealsareacomplimentedbythe relaxingindooroutdooralfresco,additionalrumpus,luxurious masterbdrmwithWIR,doublevanityensuite& balcony.

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

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Please contact John Raffaele to book an appointment on 9974 8888.

On the Otago trail

ByBen omas

Mention Central Otago and one wine springs to mind: pinot noir. Established in the late 1990s, Central Otago is New Zealand’s youngest wine region and its rise has been nothing short ofmiraculous.Nowfamousforitspinotnoir,the region’s pioneers had other grapes in mind when they rst established vineyards.

“In the early days of Central Otago we had vineyards with cabernet sauvignon, syrah, gewürtztraminer, sauvignon blanc and chenin blanc,” says Blair Walter, who made his rst Central Otago wine with Felton Road in 1997.

‘‘ It loves a cool climate to ourish ’’

“It’s gone from a smorgasbord to being 70 per cent pinot noir, then pinot gris and riesling. ere’s a small amount of chardonnay and sauvignon blanc these days.”

Central Otago has risen to become the third-largest wine-growing region in New Zealand – Marlborough is the biggest by far, with about 23,000 hectares planted to vines, followed by Hawkes Bay (4500 hectares) and Central Otago with 2000 hectares. e main reason pinot noir has risen to the top is Central Otago’s climate. Sitting on the 45th parallel, Central Otago shares a latitude with other revered winemaking regions –Bordeaux, Oregon’s Willamette Valley and Italy’s Piedmont in the northern hemisphere.

Regional Styles

From the Gibbston Valley to Lowburn, Felton Road’s Blair Walter has the low-down on the different styles of pinot noir across the region.

There are four distinct sub-regions: Gibbston, Alexandra, Wanaka and the Cromwell basin, which includes Bannockburn, Lowburn, Pisa and Bendigo and accounts for 70 per cent of the production in Central Otago.

“Gibbston has a higher elevation and cooler sites, so there’s more earthier, briar, green-tinged cooler-climate styles,” says Walter.

“Bannockburn and Bendigo, being a bit warmer, tend to be a bit eshier and more densely structured, and Alexandra, being a little bit cooler, produces slightly lighter, more elegant wines.

“Wanaka’s a little hard to characterise because there aren’t many wineries. But because of its westerly location and slightly higher elevation it’s a little more like Gibbston, with darker shades.”

Motoring

“It’s a very dry climate, which is important to pinot noir because it has thin skins and is prone to disease and rotting when wet. But it loves a cool climate to ourish and have typical pinot characters, or pinosity,” says Walter.

Because of New Zealand’s smaller land mass, Central Otago is cooler than its northern hemisphere cousins, making it perfect for pinot noir.

“What makes it work for us is the protection from the Southern Alps, rising from the ocean up to 3000 metres just to the west of us.

“On the western side of the Alps you’ve got one of the wettest spots on the planet, with 7-10 metres of rain a year and we’re just 80 kilometres to the east of there and we only

record 350 millimetres a year.

“If you’re growing pinot noir in a warmer climate, they tend to be lighter-bodied with red cherry and red raspberry, lighter-style wines. Here the warm days and really cold nights help seal in dark fruits and you’re getting real pinot noir characters.”

Tigers in Roo makeover

By Lance Jenkinson

Werribee Football Club will become the fully aligned VFL partner of AFL club North Melbourne from 2016 for at least two seasons.

e Tigers and fellow VFL club North Ballarat currently have an agreement with the KangaroosthatsplitstheRoos’playersbetween both VFL clubs.

at contract will end at the conclusion of the 2015 season.

From 2016, Werribee will take over as the fully aligned partner, meaning all players who are not in the Kangaroos’ best team will lter down to the VFL Tigers. Werribee will retain its name, nickname, colours and song, preserving 50 years of history.

Tigers president John Nicol said one of the biggest decisions in the club’s history came a er “exhaustive” talks between the two clubs and extensive research by the Werribee board and sta . “In the end, the nancial and football future of the club saw this as our best option for the 2016 and 2017 seasons.”

John Lamont will stay on as senior coach until at least the end of the 2017 season, as will football manager Stuart Balloch.

Lamont was a development and line coach at North Melbourne before accepting the head coaching position at Werribee at the start of last season.

“ e relationship between the two clubs is very strong, very healthy and has produced good results,” he said.

“Werribee has developed players like Ben Brown and Luke McDonald who North has dra ed, and we’ve seen North-listed players likeMasonWood(29games)andDanielCurrie (30) hone their skills playing for Werribee, all to the bene t of the North Melbourne Football Club.

“We have also seen Ben Ross, Ben Warren and Ben Speight choose to continue their football at Werribee a er being delisted by the Kangaroos.”

North Melbourne football director Geo Walsh said the agreement would enhance both clubs’ football programs and lead to the Kangaroos having a greater presence in the City of Wyndham.

“Both Werribee and North Melbourne will bene t greatly from the full alignment,” Walsh said.

“We are sure that not only will this decision enhance the football programs of both clubs, but the joint approach will further imprint our game in the western region.

“ e full alignment will see the North Melbourne Football Club and its players become even more present in the City of Wyndham, adding to the community programs and initiatives already run by the two clubs.”

In-form O’Brien sends bowlers a warning

Bowlers beware. Star Werribee batsman Tim O’Brien is hitting his straps in the run-up to Christmas.

O’Brien blasted a magni cent 127 in the Tigers’ massive 6-341 against Preston in the Victorian Sub-District match at Preston City Oval on Saturday.

A er a relatively slow start to the season with 25, 1 and 20 in his rst three digs, O’Brien has made 48 not out and a century in his last two outings to signal that he’s back to his best form.

Lastsummer,theNo.4 batsmanaccumulated 525 runs, including two tons, at 52, while the season before he made 739 at 73 to be one of the cornerstones of a side that went all the way to the grand nal.

If the Tigers want to make waves in this competition, they’ll need O’Brien at his best, and he’s starting to get into his groove.

It took a team e ort from the Tigers to compilewhatshouldbeamatch-winningscore.

Opener Matt Dean continued his sizzling start with 72.

Contributions came from middle-order batsmen James Freeman (40no), Heath Pritchard (33no) and captain Shaun Dean (26).

e Tigers are preparing for a busy weekend, with the second day of the clash with Preston on Saturday, followed by their rst ‘Movember’ charity Twenty20 game against Hoppers Crossing.

November is when men grow moustaches to raise awareness of men’s health issues, including encouraging regular medical checks, early cancer detection and adopting a healthier lifestyle.

Werribee and Hoppers Crossing plan to make it an annual event with the home venues alternating.

e inaugural contest will take place at Werribee’s Chirnside Park on Sunday, with an under-21 game at 11am followed by the Movember Challenge at 2pm.

ere will be a barbecue and ra e, with all proceeds going to the Movember Foundation.

Hoppers Crossing president Greg Mitchell told Star Weekly there would be one rule for the players who run out on Sunday.

“In the main game, it’s a requirement that

you grow a mo, whether it’s good or bad,” he said.

“It might be a bit hard to grow a mo for some of the under-21s, though.

“In the past few years the club has had members participate in Movember and do some fundraising, and I think it’s a great idea.”

Hoppers Crossing (8-236 dec) has barged its way into the VTCA senior division top ve with a stunning outright win over Tullamarine (132 and 52) at Hogans Road Reserve.

Skipper Greg Kennedy was chief destroyer for the Cats, with a haul of nine wickets for the match.

In west A1, Wyndhamvale (142 and 4-71)

IN THE DOGHOUSE

■ The Werribee Football Club will have full alignment with the North Melbourne Kangaroos from the 2016 season. What does this mean for the club, the players and supporters? The club will retain its home ground, colours, nickname and theme song. There will be 23 blokes in Tiger jumpers running on to the ground each weekend – that won’t change. And the fact that 12 or more may be Kangaroo-listed players won’t be a game changer. There will still be opportunities for non-North players to play for the club if they’re good enough. North Melbourne is not taking over the Tigers – it will supply players and other personnel. Werribee is facing a very challenging 2016 season. The proposed redevelopment of Avalon Airport Oval means nding an alternative training venue and home ground for a year. Arden Street may be the saviour. Werribee has done well with the partial alignment, making four nals appearances. But when you look at Footscray, Box Hill and Geelong, the talent gap is widening. I am keen to hear from Tigers fans about this. Yes, I work for the club as media manager. And personally, I think this will be good for the long-term future of the Tigers.

■ My memories of Luke Beveridge at the early ’90s Bulldogs are of a tough, hard-at-it player and a nice bloke off the eld. His appointment last week as senior coach of the Bulldogs was done well, and Luke handled the situation with aplomb. Especially when a ‘journo’ asked one of the stupidest questions of all time. Check out the website as I refuse to repeat it. The smartest move he made all week was to appoint Bobby Murphy as skipper for 2015. These two appointments will allow the Bulldogs to concentrate on what’s important – a good preseason and a positive start to 2015.

■ Sport in the west lost two of its elder statesmen last week. Grand United Cricket Club is mourning the passing of Ken ‘Lofty’ Pearce. Ken was named captain of Grand United’s team of the century and had a very good career as a district cricketer for North Melbourne. The Bulldogs lost a beauty with the passing of Ben Bradley. What a man. Ben was an integral part of the change rooms for more years than most of us can remember. Much is made of on- eld greats. Ben Bradley was one of the greats off the eld.

Kevin Hillier

remains undefeated a er surviving a scare against Altona

and 3-162 dec) at Langshaw

Adam Moscatiello’s 47 was crucial in the Falcons’ shaky run chase for rst-innings points.

Werribee Centrals (115) is still searching for its rst win of the season a er becoming the latestvictimoftop-of-the-ladderWilliamstown CYMS (223 and 7-93) at Galvin Park.

Point Cook (109) had a round to forget, losing by 194 runs to Sunshine Heights (303) at Ainsworth Reserve.

Lance Jenkinson

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

Jets prospects at high altitude

By Lance Jenkinson

Gun mid elder Jayden Laverde will be “hot property” at ursday night’s AFL national dra , according to Western Jets coach Torin Baker.

Laverde is tipped to become the top player to be handpicked from the Jets’ stable and might go as high as the top ve on a night that could see a record number of players selected from the club in the TAC Cup’s modern con gurations.

e Jets’ single-year record was 10 (in 1994), but that came at a time when they had ownership of the Calder region and when AFL clubs had bigger lists and were less likely to pass on choices later in the dra .

Since the 1995 introduction of the Calder Cannons, which turned the Jets region into one ofthesmallestintheeliteunder-18competition, the club’s best e ort at the dra table came in 1997 with four players chosen.

“In the early years when there weren’t as many teams, we got quite a lot dra ed … every TAC Cup team was getting eight or nine dra ed,” Baker said.

“Since the competition has expanded to 12 teams, the most we’ve had is four in a year.

“ e AFL lists were a bit bigger then … now it’s generally only 60 picks taken.”

e Jets are bracing for a major haul at this year’s dra with at least six players in the mix.

e locks are a trio of exciting mid elders in the form of Laverde, Liam Duggan and Corey Ellis.

ere is a strong feeling that speedster Connor Menadue and rebounding half-back Dillon Viojo-Rainbow will be taken in the middle rounds.

e late-round surprise could be swingman Brenton Payne.

“ ere’s certainly been a lot of phantom dra s that have suggested we’ll have a number of players picked,” Baker said.

“Whether that works out to be four, ve or six, that’s where it could be, but we’d obviously like as many as possible.

“It’s looking like we have six boys in genuine contention.

“To get what we’re talking about, in that range, would be really good for our club, that’s for sure.”

ere have been inquiries made from AFL recruiters about the progress of Billy Myers and Liam Carter.

Myers has already signed a VFL contract with Williamstown but may be a rookie dra target.

CarterhasbeeninvitedbacktotheJetsunder the 19-year-old rule next year a er showing promise in this year’s campaign.

SeeminglynotevenbeingdiscussedisBrayden Monk, who won the Jets best-and-fairest.

e lightly built onballer might be a speculative pick in the rookie dra .

e AFL national dra takes place at the Gold Coast Convention Centre on ursday night with the AFL rookie dra to be held six days later.

Jayden Laverde

Age: 18

Height/weight: 189cm/82kg

Positions: Onballer/wingman/ half-forward

Local club: Keilor

Jayden Laverde is the alpha dog of the Western Jets’ class of 2014. The hype surrounding the star mid elder has left others dwarfed in comparison. The biggest reason is his stature, with taller mid elders in vogue in recent drafts.

“The 190-centimetre mid elder is becoming a really attractive asset in any football club,” said Jets coach Torin Baker. “Jayden’s got the versatility, he’s got the athleticism, he’s got the football smarts and he’s a great character.” Laverde is as close to the full package as it gets for a teenager.

He alerted the clubs to his talents while playing for Vic Metro at the national championships and claiming All-Australian honours.

Liam Duggan

Age: 17

Height/weight: 184cm/76kg

Positions: Inside-outside mid elder/ defender

Local club: Bacchus Marsh

Liam Duggan has been earmarked as a rst-round selection – at just 17 years of age. Despite being one of the youngest players at the draft, he’s undoubtedly one of the most mature.

A member of the AIS-AFL Academy, Duggan was the recipient of the Ben Mitchell Medal – awarded to the academy player who most embodies the qualities of courage, commitment, trust and leadership.

Western Jets rising star Jayden Laverde is tipped to be off the draft board with the early picks. (Michael Dodge/Getty Images)

Connor Menadue has an exciting mix of speed and endurance

Duggan’s main attributes point to him becoming an elite mid elder, both inside and outside the packs. He thrives on the contested ball, works hard in a defensive capacity and has elite kicking skills.

Corey Ellis

Age: 18

Height/weight: 185cm/76kg

Positions: Mid elder/half-back

Local club: Keilor

Corey Ellis turned heads at the Western Jets from the moment he set foot in the club.

“From day one, when he came into the program, the way he used the footy was a real standout in our club and in the competition,” Baker said.

Ellis is one who lets his football do the talking. He will develop into a mid elder in the longer long term but is also adept at a set-up role from defence thanks to his elite kicking skills. He also pinch-hit as a forward at times for the Jets.

Ellis is unlikely to hit the ground running at the start of preseason due to a lingering foot injury. Baker said the recruiters would be foolish to let a short-term injury change their assessment of Ellis.

Connor Menadue

Age: 18

Height/weight: 188cm/69kg

Positions: Onballer/half-back/half-forward

Local club: Spotswood

Connor Menadue is an intriguing prospect because of his unique skill set. Few others boast the lethal mix of speed and endurance that showed up in testing at the draft combine. He tested third in the 20-metre sprint and sixth in both the repeat sprint and three-kilometre time trial. Baker is reluctant to compare his Jets players with pros already in the AFL system, but he couldn’t help himself in Menadue’s case.

“He doesn’t just test quick, he uses it on the football eld,” Baker said.

“A lot have one or the other [speed or endurance] and some players are quite adept in both areas, but he’s elite in both categories and that makes him exciting.

“If you look at a Brad Hill or an Isaac Smith and the impact they’ve had on the AFL, I would say that Connor has similar running ability to those two guys.” Menadue is the run-and-carry king at the Jets.

Dillon Viojo-Rainbow

Age: 18

Height/weight: 185cm/80kg

Positions: Rebounding defender/inside mid elder/wingman

Local club: Hoppers Crossing

Dillon Viojo-Rainbow lives, breathes and eats football.

“When footy is such a full-on environment, you’ve really got to want it at AFL level,” Baker said.

“I certainly think Dillon’s right up there in terms of kids who have come through the program.”

Viojo-Rainbow has translated his obsession with footy to the eld by carving out an eye-catching TAC Cup career.

The lasting memories of his time at the Jets will be of his reading of the play to intercept marks under pressure and his ability to turn defence into attack in the blink of an eye with his precise foot skills.

Brenton Payne

Age: 18

Height/weight: 193cm/76kg

Positions: Key forward/key defender

Local club: Bacchus Marsh

Brenton Payne was a late bloomer in the TAC Cup and not on the recruiters’ radar in his bottom-age year at the Jets.

The key position swingman certainly made up for it this season, earning Vic Metro honours.

Payne is explosive on the lead and has the ability to mark the ball with one grab. He’s also a good nisher from set shots and has proven ability to kick goals from long range.

Payne was the leading goalkicker for Vic Metro, for which he held down a key forward role.

Jets groomed for the top ight

By Lance Jenkinson

WesternJetsregionmanagerShaneSextonsays

AFL dra night marks the end of a ve-year transformation – from local footballers to full-time professionals – for the lucky players selected.

e Jets have four dedicated scouts and a coaching network to discover talented players within the Western Region Football League and clubs that are under their umbrella in the Essendon, Riddell and Ballarat leagues.

Hype surrounding a player might only start once he reaches the under-18 TAC Cup, but the Jets’ hard work behind the scenes starts much earlier and with little fanfare.

“We start trying to identify players when the kids are 14,” Sexton said.

e Jets’ scouting network has been awless in Sexton’s time at the club.

No player is yet to land on an AFL list from any region the Jets overlooked.

“ is is one of the things we pride ourselves on,” Sexton said. “All I can do is go on my time here … there’s not one player who has got through to AFL footy that we didn’t know about,” Sexton said.

“Our coverage is really good – it needs to be to be able to identify the best athletes.”

So what do the Jets look for in a 14-year-old? Most have not developed physically by that age; some are yet to make their mind up about their chosen sport and it’s an important time in their schooling.

It’s simple – the Jets just want to see a player with sound fundamentals for their age.

“At that age level, we’re just looking for kids who can play football,” Sexton said.

e rst year in the Jets system is the calm before the storm, so to speak.

A player gets familiar with the club and the

club gets to build a pro le of the individual. e expectations ramp up for the 15 year olds, with a greater emphasis on skill acquisition and tness programs involving running and body weights.

e 16 year olds have a total weights program attached to their training as their athletes’ bodies start to take shape.

isisaperiodinwhichaplayercanpressfor state championship squads and higher honours with state sides.

“Once they progress to those levels, you’re talking about playing against the best teams, the best individuals around the state,” Sexton said. “It’s not just a matter of running out and getting a kick – you’re going to have to earn a kick.”

AFL recruiters begin to form opinions about players at this age level.

e TAC Cup year is when players are thrust into the spotlight, with their every move – on and o the eld – monitored by AFL scouts.

e top priority for a player is to play good football for the Jets and do it within the team concept. ey may be played out of position to see if they can add another string to their bow.

Elite youngsters go on to represent Vic Metro at the national championships, getting the chance to play at AFL venues and in front of national television audiences in what can be a sink or swim assessment of their future.

Once the TAC Cup has concluded, it is no holiday for players or sta , with further coaching and personal training required to keep players sharp for the dra combine or state screening.

“ e recruiters have made up their minds whether they’ve got the skills, whether they can get a kick, whether they’re inside or outside, small or tall, mid elder or anker – they can see all that,” Sexton said.

e last port of call on the road to the dra is meetings with AFL club personnel and assessments by AFL medical sta .

Year 12 students have a curfew around the school exam period so they are not distracted from their studies.

Ten days out from the dra , the Jets give their players a well-earned break, during which they can re ect on their junior career – with the odd sleepless night thrown in, given the dra on the horizon.

“My view is the kids are entitled to a little bit of peace from the whole thing if they can, but they’re going to be thinking about it every day, obviously,” Sexton said.

ursday night might seem the end of the roadforthosewhomissout,butthereisasecond chance six days later with the AFL rookie dra . ere’s also the unconventional route to the big league through the VFL, while some players will just be happy to go back and play with their mates at their local club.