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Good eggs join the hunt Remy (pictured) will follow the white rabbit to the autumn wonderland that is Mount Macedon’s Duneira for an egg hunt and open garden on Easter Sunday. The Woodend 10-year-old is among dozens of children honing their egg-spotting skills ahead of the heritage-listed property’s second annual celebration. Families are being encouraged to pack a picnic basket for a day out at one of the Ranges’ most picturesque gardens, where 500 eggs will await discovery. Sunday’s hunt is from 10am-noon. The garden will remain open until 4pm. Cost: $10 adults, children free. For more details, phone 5426 1430 or visit www.duneira.com.au. Matt Crossman

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Independent auditors have been given 12 months to investigate questions about Sunbury’s secession from Hume. But pro-split supporters believe the state government has ‘‘broken’’ a pre-election promise to allow the creation of an independent Sunbury, and they have doubts the city will come to exist. As reported by Star Weekly online, the split has been delayed until July 1 next year in order to address queries about costings and service delivery. Speaking in Sunbury on Friday morning, Local Government Minister Natalie Hutchins said too many questions remained unanswered about the separation, which had been scheduled for July 1 this year. The decision comes after Hume chief executive Domenic Isola wrote to Ms Hutchins outlining the council’s fears about potential disruption to staff and implications for ratepayers. Ms Hutchins said the previous government, which gazetted orders for an independent Sunbury last October before it entered caretaker mode, had ‘‘rushed’’ the process. ‘‘I’m not confident in some of the answers I’ve been given around who would actually be collecting rubbish, who would be taking phone calls, who would be mowing lawns as of the first of July,’’ Ms Hutchins said. ‘‘I’m taking this step … to ensure we have all those systems in place in 12 months’ time so we can progress successfully rather than setting up a new Sunbury council doomed to failure.’’ Terms of reference for the auditors will be announced soon.

Brimbank council chairman John Watson and former Supreme Court judge Frank Vincent QC have been appointed. They are expected to report back to Ms Hutchins by the end of this year to allow time for consultation. Ms Hutchins did not rule out a compulsory vote on the secession, as proposed by the Australian Services Union, but she said she was not going to preempt the work of the auditors. ‘‘It’s possible they may come back with recommendations that the government will take a look at,’’ she said. ‘‘It’s about looking at what services are going to be delivered in both Sunbury and in Hume.’’ Mr Watson, who lives in Sunbury and was chief executive of the former Shire of Bulla, said the move represented a ‘‘fresh start’’. Sunbury Residents Association president Bernie O’Farrell and Liberal upper house MP Bernie Finn said they had doubts that the split would go ahead. ‘‘I think the government is trying to worm out of it here,’’ Mr O’Farrell said. Mr Isola said he would seek an urgent meeting with the auditors. ‘‘We have held serious concerns about the process undertaken by the previous government, including timeframes imposed, the process of asset distribution, the obligations and costs imposed on the community and the significant impact to staff,’’ he said. He urged the government to treat the difficult process as a ‘‘significant priority’’.

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VCAT adds its ‘no’ to building bid By Matt Crossman A developer has lost an appeal against Macedon Ranges council’s decision to reject a controversial development on prime commercial land in Macedon. Residents were celebrating after a Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT) report released on Friday found that objections to the scale and density of the development were valid. The proposed $6.1 million development

in Victoria Street included five shops and 18 apartments in an area that is zoned commercial. Macedon resident Ronald Fitt said the 20or-so members of a community group that organised a pro bono barrister and raised more than $8000 for expert witnesses were ‘‘absolutely thrilled to bits’’. ‘‘It was a huge effort,’’ he said. ‘‘We’re still chewing it over, what it all means.’’ Mr Fitt said residents, who feared the development would open the way for similar developments in Macedon, planned to meet

with the council to discuss the direction of planning in the tourism town. ‘‘We just don’t want to have to go through this again,’’ he said. Mr Fitt said residents would not oppose a development in keeping with the town’s character. ‘‘The site is right in the middle of town and deserves to be developed, but it must be something that fits. We’d welcome an appropriate development there.’’ The VCAT hearing, held over five days last

December, came after consultants lodged an appeal on behalf of a property developer when the council refused a planning permit in June 2014. The council’s evidence against the development focused on scale and fire risks. South ward councillor Russell Mowatt said VCAT’s decision was an excellent outcome achieved because of the collaborative efforts of residents, council officers, experts and legal representatives. The developer could not be reached for comment.

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‘‘It’s a great opportunity to not only showcase some interesting and thought-provoking films but to highlight the experience of people with disabilities,’’ she says. A Different Light, featuring the best short films from The Other Film Festival, is at Readings Cinemas from 6.30pm on April 16. Tickets are $15. To book, visit goo.gl/41yCG5. Matt Crossman

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A comedy about superheroes working in a supermarket and an interview exploring how an autistic man and his wife fell in love are among eight short films to be screened as part of a special Sunbury festival, A Different Light. Gisborne’s Emma Norton features in locally produced film Skin Touching Sky, which acts as a backdrop to a dance piece. Ms Norton is a member of BoilOver,

Macedon Ranges residents fed up with the wasp plague that has swept large parts of the state are calling for more research into ways to control the introduced pest. European wasps, which are especially attracted to sweet food, drinks and meat, are a regular sight in towns including Woodend, Kyneton, Lancefield and Romsey. Their presence at picnics and other outdoor events has been so great that Kyneton District Health (KDH) and Macedon Ranges council recently issued public safety warnings. Unlike bees, wasps can sting multiple times and attacks to the throat can be fatal. According to KDH, there has been a noticeable rise in wasp stings this year. Museum Victoria entomologist Patrick Honan said climatic conditions had led to the surge in wasp numbers, and a typical nest had about 10,000 workers. ‘‘We had a mild winter followed by a mild summer,’’ he said. ‘‘In mild winters, not all the hives die off from the previous year.’’ Mr Honan said it was too late to eradicate European wasps, which were first detected in Victoria in 1977. ‘‘The only way now is biological control,’’ he said. ‘‘If an area of research was to be effective, it would be baits. Baiting is a fine balance, because you’re trying to attract them with meat but the insecticide inside acts as a repellent.’’ Lancefield resident Justin Robinson agreed more research was needed. “It’s only a matter of time before someone cops one on the throat while trying to eat,’’ he said. To report a nest on public land, phone 5422 0333.

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Cops blitz Easter roads By Matt Crossman Extra police will be out in force from early this week as emergency services prepare for what is typically one of the most dangerous times on Macedon Ranges roads. The highway patrol’s Sergeant Geoff Neil said regular units would join traffic police in targeting drink driving and fatigue this Easter. The warning comes after figures released by the Transport Accident Commission (TAC) revealed that one in 10 country drivers regularly drive while drowsy. With many people taking advantage of the chance to go on a short holiday, Sergeant Neil urged motorists to plan ahead. ‘‘At this time of year, a lot of people will be making that long trip,’’ he said. ‘‘Unfortunately, many drivers are not properly prepared. ‘‘One always hopes we get through the holiday period without any serious collisions, but experience tells us it’s unlikely to happen.’’ Sergeant Neil urged drivers to take their time, schedule proper rest breaks and resist the temptation to speed. A TAC report released last week showed drowsiness was a factor in up to 20 per cent of road deaths. Drivers on country roads were at greater risk, given they usually travel at higher speeds over long distances. TAC chief executive Janet Dore urged motorists heading off on Easter road trips to plan breaks and stop for a 15-minute power nap if they noticed signs of drowsiness. ‘‘Put simply, you can’t fight sleep,’’ Ms Dore said. ‘‘Drowsiness is a chemical process, not a choice, and the only way to overcome it is sleep.’’ Ms Dore said ‘driver reviver’ sites staffed by SES volunteers at highway rest stops around the state provided the ideal chance to break up a journey.

Residents, tip wait on VCAT The future of the Bulla tip awaits the outcome of a five-day hearing held before the state tribunal earlier this month. Bulla residents made three separate appeals to the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal against Hume council’s decision last April to grant Bulla Tip and Quarry (BTQ) a two-and-a-half-year extension of its planning permit. The permit was granted until December 31, 2016, to allow landfill and rehabilitation works to be carried out. BTQ also appealed against the council’s decision. The quarry operators had originally sought a 10-year extension, after having being granted a 20-year lease in 1993. Residents told the tribunal the tip was adversely affecting their health. Bulla resident Carmel Egan, who attended the week-long hearing, said residents complained of dust, smoke, an acrid stench, litter and ongoing underground fires that had broken through the surface soil “to menace the community for the past two years”. Ms Egan said the tribunal was told the Environment Protection Authority had issued five clean-up orders and pollution abatement notices to the tip since September, 2013. Tribunal chairman Russell Byard reserved his decision. BTQ declined to comment. Hume council did not respond to requests for comment before deadline. Lexi Cottee

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Hot tip for Sunbury shoppers By Matt Crossman Shoppers are being encouraged to get out of their cars and take a good look around Sunbury’s laneway arcades as traders deal with sluggish business conditions. Sunbury Business Association (SBA) president Michael Osborne said that while service industries, including real estate and lending, were doing well thanks to low interest rates, retail in the town was ‘‘a massive struggle’’. He said many business owners hoped the opening of major developments such as Bunnings on Vineyard Road would encourage more people to shop locally.

‘‘The real problem is getting a consistent cash flow,’’ Mr Osborne said. ‘‘If the cash flow is inconsistent, as it often is with retail, it can make it really hard to plan.’’ Mr Osborne said Sunbury’s laneway arcades were one of the town’s best-kept secrets. ‘‘We would encourage people to treat shopping as an experience,’’ he said. ‘‘People often go to the major shopping centres because there’s parking and it’s convenient, but there’s some great little shops down those laneways.’’ Hume city sustainability director Kelvin Walsh said there had been significant investment in Sunbury in the past 12 to 18 months.

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‘‘This has been most evident along O’Shannassy Street, which has continued its transformation into a premier dining district,’’ Mr Walsh said. ‘‘Overall commercial vacancy rates are low, which is a good indicator that high-quality, long-term businesses are being established.’’ Mr Walsh said streetscape improvements, including a $2 million upgrade of O’Shannassy Street and improvements to the Village Green,

would further encourage people to shop in Sunbury. ‘‘Community events including Sunbury StreetLife, Market on the Green and SunFest had also been instrumental in creating vibrancy and driving increased activity,’’ he said. Mr Osborne encouraged business owners to take part in a series of business networking breakfasts run by SBA in partnership with Sunbury Community Health. The next breakfast will be held at Crossfit Kenko Gym, McDougall Road, on April 16. Mr Osborne said traders should always seek to treat business as part of an ongoing relationship. ‘‘Good business is never just a transaction.’’

Volunteers will hit the streets of Sunbury and the Macedon Ranges on Good Friday, raising funds for the annual Royal Children’s Hospital Appeal. Firefighters, junior firefighters and Scouts will team up to doorknock houses in Gisborne and surrounds, while SES volunteers will take part in a joint emergency services effort in Sunbury. Gisborne CFA organiser Mark Carter says volunteers collected more than $11,000 last year and aim to raise even more in 2015. ‘‘We’re a young community and it’s important people realise that if their kids get really sick, they’ll be taken to the Royal Children’s,’’ Mr Carter says. ‘‘The money we raise buys the equipment that helps so many families.’’

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Knitters and crocheters are being encouraged to pick up their needles and add to the colour of Sunbury’s annual StreetLife festival. Organisers of this year’s showcase of local businesses, to be held on Sunday, November 22, are seeking volunteers to ‘‘yarn bomb’’ trees on O’Shannassy Street. The emerging artform was a feature of the inaugural StreetLife held in 2013 but was not part of last year’s program. Event spokeswoman Sharyn Snook says more than 10 people have already volunteered

and are ready to get started, while the Sunbury Visitor Information Centre is accepting donations of yarn for the project. ‘‘We’re aiming to yarn bomb at least every second tree,’’ Ms Snook says. ‘‘They’ll be using plenty of bright wool … it really adds to the colour and excitement and that’s what a good community street festival is all about.’’ For more details, visit www.sunburystreetlife. com.au.

A new ambulance station in Kyneton is expected to help ease some of the fatigue and morale problems that have plagued the service. The station, next to Kyneton hospital in Caroline Chisholm Drive, includes light-controlled, soundproof bedrooms for paramedics on night shift, a kitchen, meeting spaces and a staff barbecue. Macedon Labor MP Mary-Anne Thomas said last Friday’s official opening was also a chance for Health Minister Jill Hennessy to meet paramedics and discuss the work of a parliamentary committee which is looking into the state’s ambulance crisis. As reported by Star Weekly Weekly, an interim report released late last month found paramedics reported considerable fatigue and low morale, and close to 45 per cent of ambulance officers said last year they would not recommend the service as a good place to work. The government has already promised $60 million for initiatives to reduce response times and $40 million to upgrade ambulance stations, equipment and vehicles. Ms Hennessy and Ms Thomas also toured Kyneton District Health’s $7.4 million ambulatory care centre. The site, which will include relocated community health and GP facilities, is expected to be officially opened mid-year. To provide feedback on the ambulance report, visit http://bit.ly/1IcgIAp .

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Help us fight cuts, says council By Lexi Cottee and Matt Crossman Hume council has turned to social media to bolster support for its campaign to reinstate funding for preventative health programs. The council is spruiking the hashtag #anappleaday and #fundprevention in a bid to attract state government attention to its fight to have funding for obesity and disease prevention measures reinstated beyond June 30. The council wants community members to take photos of themselves eating apples and post them on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram with the #anappleaday and #fundprevention

hashtags to show their support for the campaign. Hume is one of 12 councils in Victoria at risk of losing programs run by Healthy Together Victoria. Federal funding for the National Partnership Agreement on Preventative Health was cut in the 2014 budget. This agreement had provided funding for Healthy Together Victoria. The state government agreed to continue its share of the funding until June 30, but has said nothing about what happens beyond that date. Sunbury Community Health executive

manager Bernadette Hetherington said the future of dozens of programs held under the Healthy Together banner were in jeopardy. ‘‘There needs to be a co-ordinating force, where people committed to change can get together and access support and resources,’’ she said. ‘‘Without further prevention funding, there will be limited capacity and resources to support the many prevention efforts that have sprung up around Sunbury.’’ Hume mayor Adem Atmaca said Healthy Together programs delivered vital health promotion services to communities facing high

risk of preventable chronic diseases including obesity, diabetes and heart disease. ‘‘Funding for prevention is critical to helping us build healthier, more resilient communities,’’ he said. Instead of answering questions about whether the funding would be reinstated, Health Minister Jill Hennessy stressed the severity of the federal government’s $90 million cuts to health care in Victoria. According to Medicare Local statistics, about one in 11 people in Hume has heart disease, more than 1000 go to hospital each year with a heart attack, 58 per cent are overweight or obese, and 8317 live with diabetes.

Life on the land the lure Romsey’s Tony Farrell and his family are part of the changing face of the Macedon Ranges. The long-time actor, who moved to the area from Melbourne with his wife, Angela, and two children, says the area’s tranquil lifestyle and natural beauty attracted them. They bought a one-hectare property in September last year after renting for 12 months. ‘‘We just absolutely fell in love with it,’’ Mr Farrell said. He says his two children, Beaumont, 10, and Elizabeth, 9, who attend Romsey Primary School, have become deeply involved in community life. A survey of 738 new ratepayers conducted by Macedon Ranges council reveals that a rural lifestyle and the beauty of the area were the top two reasons given for buying property in the shire. The survey found most respondents came from another rural area.

Of those people who came from a city, the overwhelming majority were from Melbourne. More than half the respondents worked in Melbourne. The most common age group of survey respondents was 41-64. Mayor Jennifer Anderson said the survey showed ratepayers had a real connection with the area in which they had chosen to live. ‘‘It’s encouraging to see that we attract, and keep, residents with a strong appreciation of the lifestyle, beauty and character of our region,’’ Cr Anderson said. To view the report, visit www.mrsc.vic.gov. au/population. Matt Crossman Tony Farrell with Elizabeth, 9, and Beaumont, 10. (Damjan Janevski)

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Briefs Learning centre goes to tender

A $3.7 million early-learning centre will be built in Gisborne after Macedon Ranges council agreed to seek a tender for the project last week. The proposed centre, at 71 Robertson Street, will feature an environmentally friendly design, including two kinder rooms, two maternal child and health rooms, a toy library and shared community space. Work is expected to start in June and be completed by 2016.

Cool for cats

A cattery will be built in Redesdale Road, Kyneton, after being approved by Macedon Ranges council last Wednesday. Councillors voted 6-3 to support an alternative motion from Cr Roger Jukes to approve plans for an animal boarding facility and dwelling on 16.57 hectares of farming-zone land. Council officers had recommended that the proposal be rejected, citing the permanent loss of agricultural land.

Owner fined over angry dog

A Lancefield dog owner has been convicted and fined $1400 after a Staffordshire terrier escaped and rushed people on nine occasions. The owner was also ordered to pay impoundment costs of $2013 after facing Kyneton Magistrates Court on March 16. The unregistered dog, seized by Macedon Ranges council on January 15, must be muzzled and kept on a leash at all times when off its property.

Drink-driver charged

A Sunbury driver who was involved in a minor collision at a busy supermarket

will be charged with drink driving after returning a blood-alcohol reading of 0.231, almost five times the legal limit. The woman, 64, had her licence suspended after her car and another vehicle collided at Woolworths in Horne Street about 5pm last Tuesday. No one was injured.

Fire starter to pay CFA

Residents are being reminded to register all burn-offs after an Ashbourne man was put on a good behaviour bond for lighting a large fire on his land in November last year. The man, who faced Kyneton Magistrates Court on March 16, was also ordered to donate $600 to Woodend CFA. The court heard the CFA and police were called after neighbours reported explosions and a plume of black smoke. The man had no fire protection equipment, and some spot fires occurred. The fire restriction period ended in the Macedon Ranges on Monday, but burnoffs must still be registered with the CFA. Permits are not required on land of less than 4000 square metres during April. For more details, visit www.mrsc.vic.gov. au/burning-off.

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This year’s Woodend Winter Arts Festival program was launched at St Ambrose’s church on Saturday. A launch concert featured Romanza Andaluza, with Elizabeth Layton on violin and Alex Tsiboulski on guitar. This year’s program includes international and Australian music and literary talent, as well as talks by foreign correspondents. For more details, visit www. woodendwinterartsfestival.org.au.

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR WANT YOUR EVENT LISTED? Community Calendar is made available free of charge to not-for-profit organisations to keep the public informed of special events and activities. Send item details to Star Weekly Community Calendar, Corner Thomsons Road and Keilor Park Drive, Keilor Park, 3042, or email to communitycalendar@starweekly.com.au. Deadline for copy and announcements is noon Tuesday.

Fun at the skate park

Young people are being encouraged to enjoy bands and DJs, free barbecues and skate and graffiti workshops and competitions at Romsey Skate Park on Wednesday and at Woodend Skate Park on April 8. Both events start at midday. ■ 0402 087 949 or scook@mrsc.vic.gov.au

Get in the swing

Golf instructor Carol Leaney will lead a twoday school holiday clinic for boys and girls at Goonawarra Golf Club on April 7 and 8. Cost: $58 for both days, $32 for one day. A free beginners’ clinic will also be held from 10am on April 7. ■ 0407 331 399

Art sale at the railway

Woodend Art Group’s annual Easter Art Market is this weekend. Paintings, prints, drawings, pottery and cards will be on sale at Woodend railway station from 10am-4pm on Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday. ■ www.woodendartgroup.org.au

Tim Costello’s vision

World Vision chief executive Reverend Tim Costello will speak about hope, social justice, reconciliation, faith and more at Salesian College Rupertswood’s Twilight School from 6pm this Wednesday. Cost: $10 for adults; students free. Booking is essential. ■ 9744 0084 or blettieri@scr.vic.edu.au

Stories for the littlies

Children aged 4-8 can enjoy stories, crafts and an egg and spoon relay during a free event at Romsey library this Thursday. Other holiday events will be held at Gisborne and Kyneton libraries. ■ 5422 1365 or www.ncgrl.vic.gov.au

Bunny will be there

Meet the Easter bunny and join in an egg hunt at Sunbury market at the community centre in Elizabeth Drive this Saturday. ■ 0400 907 793

Children’s workshop

Children aged 5-12 can create characters out of wooden templates and craft materials at a free workshop at Sunbury library from 2pm on April 10. ■ goo.gl/1kcl27

Crushed comes to Woodend

Join Macedon Ranges Film Society for a screening of 2008 Melbourne film Crushed at Woodend Community Centre from 7.15pm on April 8. The society meets on the second Wednesday of every month. ■ mrfilmsociety@gmail.com or 5429 5452

Model holiday

Enter the world of 3D modelling, play in a soccer tournament or enjoy a hip-hop workshop as part of Hume council’s autumn school holiday program. For people aged 12-17. Bookings essential. ■ www.hume.vic.gov.au/youthservices

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Craigieburn War Memorial committee member Kevin O’Callaghan, Sunbury RSL secretary Harry Beckwith and president Graeme Williams with Cr Adem Atmaca. (Damjan Janevski)

A sign of our history A memorial sign will be placed in Macedon Street, Sunbury, as part of Hume’s four years of celebration for the centenary of World War I. The council has planned a range of activities until 2018 to pay tribute to the original Anzacs and acknowledge more than a century of Australian military service. As part of the program, a mature tree propagated from a Gallipoli pine will be dedicated to Sunbury RSL and floral gardens of poppies and rosemary will be placed as tributes at the town’s war memorial in Stawell Street. This year’s events in Sunbury include an Anzac Day dawn service and traditional morning service, including a march. An exhibition at George Evans Museum celebrates

the contribution made by Sunbury residents who served in World War I. The Empire Calls, which features photographs, letters, postcards and other items, is open until June 25. Mayor Adem Atmaca encouraged residents to take time to reflect on the significance of the first Gallipoli landing on April 25, 1915. ‘‘Many Hume families have connections with those who have served in war,’’ Cr Atmaca said. ‘‘It’s important we come together as a community to honour, reflect and remember.’’ For more details, visit www.hume.vic.gov.au/ anzac. Matt Crossman


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RT Edgar: 5427 1222

Kennedy & Hunt: 5428 2544 Price: Contact agent Private sale

Price: $850,000 – $900,000

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A property of about 8.09 hectares, “Assisi” is all about lifestyle, particularly if horses are your interest. It has a full-sized menage, a barn with two stables, a tack room and wash, walk-in/walk-out boxes and numerous paddocks. The modern, well-designed seven-year-old house has four bedrooms, the main with an en suite with spa, and a separate study. Along with a separate lounge room that opens to a fantastic part-covered outdoor area, there’s a family-meals zone with wood heater. The kitchen has a waterfall Caesarstone island bench and 900mm cooking appliances. Just a few minutes out of fabulous Kyneton, the property also has ducted heating and cooling, lots of storage options, excellent shedding, a dam, bore, an abundance of tank water and an integrated double garage.

Close to Macedon village’s treats, “Tarn House”, on about two hectares of breathtaking gardens, offers a wonderful lifestyle within a comfortable drive of the airport and Melbourne city. The house, of about 50 squares, has four large bedrooms including the enormous main with a walk-in robe in a dressing room, and an en suite. Two more bathrooms include one in a massive entertainment room with adjoining gym. Living areas comprise separate lounge and dining rooms and a family-meals area next to the kitchen which has a walk-in pantry, timber cabinetry and dishwasher. Turritable Creek meanders through the property where two stunning lakes and redwood, crab apple, oaks and tulip trees, along with a birch grove and orchard, make this one really special. Extras: town and bore water, 100,000 litres of tank water, three-phase power, extensive shedding and integrated double garage.

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Dunlop Real Estate: 9744 2555

Price: Contact agent

Auction: April 18 at 11.30am

In a quiet, family-friendly court and with elevated views of surrounding hills, this large house has all the ingredients to meet today’s lifestyle demands. Four big bedrooms include the main which has a large walk-in robe and a luxurious en suite with dual vanity basins. A tiled entry hall has an open, carpeted lounge room to the left and, at the back, there’s a spacious family-meals zone with a wood heater set within an ornate surround. There’s also a separate study and a theatre room. The kitchen, with soft-grey and white decor, has an island bench, glass splashback, big walk-in pantry and stainless-steel appliances including dishwasher. An integrated outdoor room looks out to a big backyard which has access via side gates. Gas heating, a split-system, large Colorbond shed with concrete floor and power and extended double garage are extra sweeteners.

On about 660 square metres, this cute weatherboard is certainly a blast from the past but is well presented and ready to welcome new owners. Of course, the house may not remain if the block is snaffled for a new-home site but that’s what makes this one appealing: its potential. Another advantage is the two-roomed bungalow which includes a bathroom; a garage/workshop area and laundry are also part of the freestanding structure. The house has three bedrooms, one with a wall of louvre-doored robes. The bathroom has a pink pedestal basin and bath – so retro it’s almost back. A carpeted lounge room is the first point beyond the front door, and there’s a dining area and sunroom off the separate kitchen which has a gas cooker. The backyard between house and bungalow is very neat, with feature plantings of nandinas, and there’s a small back verandah under which to pull up a pew.

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ROMSEY 714 Bolinda-Darraweit Road, 3756 Gisborne Real Estate: 5428 8895

Price: $2.3 million – $2.5 million

When harness racer ‘Intergalactic’ took out the course record at Warrigul this year, it may have been his connection with Fulham Park that gave him the edge: this 24.28-hectare property is horse heaven. Maybe it’s something in the water because Fulham Park is a neighbour to many equine-focused properties. But it’s more likely the improved pasture in 17 watered paddocks (five shelters, electric fences) at this fine agistment and spelling property that gives the horses a spring in their step. The four-legged beauties also have access to four superior stables, a wash bay and tack room. The shedding here is exemplary, with one a 15 x 14-metre workshop/machinery

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shed (three-phase power and 5kW-plus solar panels), and another the same size near completion. The house of about 60 squares is also a cracker, an elegant salute in support of a great lifestyle within 35 minutes of the airport. Just like its panoramic surrounds, the house has vast living spaces, beautifully presented with Tassy oak floorboards, french doors in most rooms, classy window dressings, corbelled arches, ornate cornices, brass floor vents, stepped skirts, rosettes on 3.5-metre ceilings, and off-white wall paint with white accents. Entry from a wraparound verandah is into a massive living hub where the sitting area has a wood heater within a

period-style surround. A set of multi-paned french doors opens from here to an amazing entertainment room under a vaulted ceiling, wrapped on three sides by banks of windows dressed in charcoal roller blinds – this is a space that can accommodate a horde of guests and opens to a wisteria walk leading to the shed precinct. Along with a stack of white cabinetry topped with grey laminate, the modern-country kitchen has a large butler’s pantry with Bosch dishwasher and unfillable storage. A Falcon Classic 1200mm cooker (dual ovens, six burners) in black and brass is a welcome extravagance.

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And the laundry/mudroom has a walk-in storage closet. For more formal occasions, a big, carpeted lounge-dining room with french doors to front verandah adds a grace note to the floor plan. Ranged along an extra-wide, boarded hallway (two corbelled arches) are a study (or fourth bedroom), main bathroom with clawfoot bath, and three bedrooms. The main bedroom has a bay window, walk-in robe and en suite. Fulham Park has lovely established gardens, electric entry gates, ducted heating and split-systems – and views of the Macedon Ranges in God’s own country. Carole Levy

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Views and Lifest Lif yle on 1.589HA (approx 4AC)! Impressive home 4BR (E/S), big lounge, casual family room, Enjoy the magnificent lead light works in this delightful front 2BR unit (BIR). Ideal walking location to shops/train. Light filled living room, excellent kitchen, separate laundry. Private courtyard and single PLUS study, study PLUS sep rumpus, DLUG. No less than 20 solar panels! Huge shed /workshop with well fitted garage with room for workbench. An magnificent place to live stress free! Absolutely pristine and studio, with own entrance. Also has steel dog pens with outside access. Sensational location! immaculate condition.

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ROMSEY

4+

Clever Design - 1500m2 approx ❙ Large main bedroom with ensuite & BIR ❙ Bedrooms 2 & 3 with BIRs ❙ Large lounge-dining at front of house ❙ Kitchen with new oven, hot plates & dishwasher ❙ Open plan meals-family area leading to study-sitting ❙ Outdoor entertaining area with an in-ground salt water solar pool ❙ Side access for boats and trailers

LAND

2

$468,000

ROMSEY

$676,000

5 1 1

LANCEFIELD

$592,000

“A Hidden Beauty” 1.529ha ❙ Main bedroom with WIR & ensuite ❙ Bedroom 2 with WIR, bedroom 3 with BIR ❙ Formal lounge with bay window ❙ Family room opening to the study ❙ Open plan kitchen-meals with bay window ❙ Man cave with concrete, power & 2 water tanks ❙ Delightful entertainment area

$110,000 $169,000

SURROUNDING AREAS 1/925 Smith Lane

$320,000

81 Jackies Lane

$350,000

88 Camerons Road

$495,000

233 Chintin Road

$620,000

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54 Evans Street, Sunbury 40 Aitken Street, Gisborne

9744 2555 5428 2800

Watch the video at www.dunloprealestate.com.au

Sunbury

51 Cradle Road Diggers Rest

MOORE FOR THE PREMIER FAMILY!!

DIGGERS DELIGHT

Situated on approx 6000m² on prime land, this stunning two storey residence features 4 bedrooms plus study, multiple living areas, grand staircase to rumpus/living room, main with ensuite/spa. Timber kitchen, evaporative cooling, ducted gas heating, double garage, close to Calder Highway. Land Zoned Urban Growth! Explore the Potential!

An incredible opportunity awaits to purchase in one of the up and coming Victorian suburbs. This beautifully maintained home is tailor made for a young family, investor or first homeowner. FOR SALE $895,000 INSPECT BY APPOINTMENT CONTACT Sunbury Office 9744 2555

Riddells Creek

FOR SALE $305,000-$325,000 INSPECT THIS THURSDAY 4.30-5.00PM Photo ID Required CONTACT Sunbury Office 9744 2555

7 Bowerbird Place Sunbury

COMPLETE THE BLUESTONE DREAM

FABULOUS JACKSONS HILL

Renowned blue stone home in a wonderful location accessible to all essential amenities. Offering 4 bedrooms, main with ens & spa, split level living and rumpus rooms both enjoying open fireplaces for a cosy, relaxed lifestyle. Lovely exposed ceiling beams,

All you could wish for in this spacious 5 bedroom family home. 2 Living areas, modern kitchen, multiple bathrooms, 2 car garage with workshop and internal access to residence. This is a must inspect home.

FOR SALE $575,000 INSPECT BY APPOINTMENT CONTACT Sunbury Office 9744 2555

FOR SALE $560,000-$590,000 INSPECT THIS THURSDAY 5.30-6.00PM Photo ID Required CONTACT Sunbury Office 9744 2555

OPEN FOR INSPECTION THURSDAY 2ND APRIL 3.00-3.30pm

4.30-5.00pm

5.30-6.00pm

51 Cradle Road, Diggers Rest

1 Simms Court, Riddells Creek

5.00-5.30pm

7 Bowerbird Place, Sunbury

4.30-5.00pm

53 Cradle Road, Diggers Rest

6.00-6.30pm

76 Macedon Street, Sunbury

10 James Close, Sunbury

12 La Perouse Court, Sunbury

52 Kilmore Road, Gisborne

4.00-4.30pm 109 Aitken Street, Gisborne

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54 Evans Street, Sunbury 40 Aitken Street, Gisborne

9744 2555 5428 2800

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1 Simms Court Riddells Creek

76 Macedon Street Sunbury

IDYLLIC CHARM, ABUNDANT WILDLIFE, SUSTAINABILITY! THIS IS THE ONE!

INVEST - ENJOY - OR NEW HOME SITE

This delightful, rustic & completely unique 4 bedroom property with solar design and orientation with corrugated iron and oiled-up weatherboards all on 6153m² approx. Recycled rail sleepers, giant redgum benches – natural gas. WOW!

AUCTION Saturday 18th April @ 2pm INSPECT THIS THURSDAY 5.30-6.00PM Photo ID Required CONTACT Sunbury Office 9744 2555

This 3 bedroom has lots of potential, with open plan living. Large garage workshop with 2 roomed bungalow, shower & wc. Land - 16.76 x 39.60 metres approx. Title details - Lot 2 Plan of Subdivision 825725Q

AUCTION Saturday 18th April 11.30AM On Site INSPECT THIS THURSDAY 4.30-5.00PM Photo ID Required CONTACT Sunbury Office 9744 2555

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10 James Close Sunbury

12 La Perouse Close Sunbury

YOUR DREAM HOME

PRIVATE OASIS

A magnificent home with 5 brs, 3 bathrooms, 3 living, space for 3 vehicles, boat/caravan and a large workshop. If it’s entertaining you desire than there are 2 covered alfresco areas overlooking the stunning in ground pool and glorious views.

FOR SALE $699,000-$710,000 INSPECT THIS THURSDAY 5.00-5.30PM Photo ID Required CONTACT Sunbury Office 9744 2555

Private and secure home with 3 bedrooms, main with WIR, 2 with BIRs, lounge, dining, kitchen, bathroom, laundry and garage/workshop.

FOR SALE $310,000 INSPECT THIS THURSDAY 6.00-6.30PM Photo ID Required CONTACT Sunbury Office 9744 2555

RENTAL PROPERTIES AVAILABLE New Gisborne

Sunbury

Sunbury

GREAT FAMILY HOME 4 br’s, WIR, ens, BIR’s, kitchen dining, family and formal lounge, sep study, large undercover ent area and dble garage. Walking distance to school and train station. Easy freeway access.

PERFECT LOCATION 3 br family home with BIR, study or 4th, freshly painted, sep living, new kit, polished floorboards, Ducted heat and split system. Side access to garage.

EASY MAINTENANCE LIVING 2 brs, BIR’s, kit/meals, gas and elec cooking, lounge, gas heat, split system, powder room, alfresco, court yard, garage. No Pets.

$430 PW Available: 15/4

$360 PW Available: Now

$290 PW Available: 2/4

Sunbury

Gisborne

Sunbury

SWEET & NEAT Lovely two br unit with BIR’s, sep lounge, kit/meals. Courtyard with low maintenance garden, walking distance to bus stop, local milk bar & specialty shops.

FAMILY HOME IN EXCELLENT LOCATION 3 Brs, ens, kit, formal & informal living, RC air-con, gas heating, dble remote garage. Gardener inc in monthly rental cost. Easy access to freeway and township. No pets.

TOWNHOUSE CLOSE TO TOWN 3 brs, ens, BIR’S open plan kit/meals/family, sep powder room, european laundry, balcony ofF master, easy maint courtyard, dble remote garage with rear access.

$270 PW Available: 30/4

$370 PW Available: 17/4

$335 PW Available: 18/3

To see our full range of properties for sale go to:

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Leaders in Real Estate Excellence

Lance Long 0473 026 491 Jo Peel 0419 354 294 Richard Henry 0437 755 726 Andrew Bearman 0487 264 325

Doug Gray 0413 161 804 Julie Gloster 0408 323 056 Michael Garvey 0412 298 258 John Dunlop 0419 001 991

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54 Evans Street, Sunbury 40 Aitken Street, Gisborne

9744 2555 5428 2800

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53 Cradle Road Diggers Rest

109 Aitken Street Gisborne (Access via service road)

THE BEST OF DIGGERS REST

PRESTIGE VILLAGE ENVIRONMENT - 2-3 & 4 BEDROOM VILLAS.

This 3 bedroom 2 bathroom home represents a wonderful opportunity for both investment and residential purchasers. Situated in a quiet street this is a deceptively large home that provides open living with contemporary finishes throughout.

These homes offer an appealing lifestyle, many with 2 car garage, quality fittings throughout, all have private low maintenance courtyards and gardens. Contact us and inspect today to select your new lifestyle! Priced from $390,000-$530,000.

FOR SALE $295,000-$310,000 INSPECT THIS THURSDAY 5.00-5.30PM Photo ID Required CONTACT Sunbury Office 9744 2555

52 Kilmore Road Gisborne

Romsey

AFFORDABLE FAMILY HOME ON A 878m2 ALLOTMENT Nest or invest in this modern 4 bedroom home offering heating & cooling, 2 living areas, 2 bathrooms, alfresco, double integrated garage, wide side access and a secure backyard. Walking distance to shops.

FOR SALE $390,000-$530,000 INSPECT Display open this Thursday 4.00-4.30PM Photo ID Required CONTACT Gisborne Office 5428 2800

ROMSEY RICHES FOR SALE $499,000 INSPECT THIS THURSDAY 3.00-3.30PM Photo ID Required CONTACT Gisborne Office 5428 2800

Adjoining the Main St in Romsey commercial zone. This period home is in a great position and can be utilized as a place of residence, rental property, a business base, or leased to investors with commercial interests.

FOR SALE $237,000 INSPECT BY APPOINTMENT CONTACT Sunbury Office 9744 2555

THINKING OF SELLING??? We provide a personal approach to selling your home.

We currently have a number of prospective buyers ready to purchase. • Low maintenance home in Jacksons Hill, Sunbury • Rural properties close to Gisborne • 3 bedroom homes in New Gisborne • 3-4 bedroom BV homes close to Gisborne Village

Can we assist? Please call. To see our full range of properties for sale go to:

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Doug Gray 0413 161 804 Julie Gloster 0408 323 056 Michael Garvey 0412 298 258 John Dunlop 0419 001 991


9744 2555 5428 2800

SE EX T AV TTL EN AI EM DE LA EN D BL TS E

54 Evans Street, Sunbury 40 Aitken Street, Gisborne

Romsey BENJAMIN PLACE ESTATE FOR SALE From $195,000 INSPECT Plans at Office Photo ID Required CONTACT Sunbury Office 9744 2555

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. A new exciting estate is now being constructed. These are some of Romsey’s finest extra large allotments designed for your lifestyle and for all Romsey’s country atmosphere has to offer. All services will be available. Contact our office to preselect your preferred block.

SOLD

SOLD

Romsey NOW YOU HAVE THE CHOICE THE BEST IN FAMILY LIVING IS NOW ON ROMSEY HEIGHTS - EXTRA LARGE BLOCKS - RURAL VIEWS TITLES RELEASED - READY TO BUILD. Extra large blocks available, from 1200m2 to 1238m3 with attractive pricing. Services available, sealed roads, town water, sewerage, gas and electricity. The blocks have been titled and are ready to build your dream home on. Further details and plans available

To see our full range of properties for sale go to:

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Leaders in Real Estate Excellence

FOR SALE $207,000-220,000 INSPECT PLANS AVAILABLE AT OFFICE CONTACT Sunbury Office 9744 2555

Lance Long 0473 026 491 Jo Peel 0419 354 294 Richard Henry 0437 755 726 Andrew Bearman 0487 264 325

Doug Gray 0413 161 804 Julie Gloster 0408 323 056 Michael Garvey 0412 298 258 John Dunlop 0419 001 991

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Kennedy & Hunt:

Agent Contacts:

33 Brantome St, Gisborne,Victoria, 3437

Jason Kennedy: Wilma Grumont: Dominic Romeo:

Ph: (03) 5428 2544 Fax: (03) 5428 2816

Gisborne 8 Coop Drive

Private Sale

Gisborne 10 Benson Road

0417 383 235 0409 138 472 0407 435 589

Private Sale

A brilliant starter or retirement property. With lots of extras and improvements. Land approx. 700m2.

Attention horse loving families! Quality built family home and horse facilities on 4.25 acres (approx) in superb Gisborne South location.

Ready to move into & enjoy. 3 well proportioned bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, laundry, laundry study/4 udy th bedroom & bright living/dining/kit udy/4 living/ chen. Features inc. high ceilings & doors, double glazing, evap cooling, speaker & ethernet cabling, dishwasher & decking. Integrated dbl garage. Garden shed & irrigation system complete the landscaping.

This well built family features dbl glazing to all nth facing windows, insulation throughout, solar panels, zoned slab heating, + outdoor entertaining area. Comprises 4 bedrooms, ensuite, bathroom, + 2 large living areas. Outstanding horse facilities incl. tack room, 3 day yards, walk through yard, stables & float wash area.

Private Sale Details:

Private Sale Details:

$555,000

Contact Agent

Viewing Times: Thursday 2.00 - 2.30pm

Property Information:

A3 B2 C2

Viewing Times: By appointment.

Property Information:

A4 B2 C4 Gisborne 47 Dalton Street

NEW LISTING

Location, Location, Location. Land Approx. 1370m2. Superbly located in Morningside Estate. 4.5 years young & cleverly constructed with a northerly aspect. Finished with quality fixtures & appliances. Timber flooring throughout the living area provides a modern feel. Four bedrooms & different spaces to relax. Everything is done. Low maintenance gardens, decking & alfresco.

Private Sale Details: Contact Agent

Viewing Times: By appointment.

Property Info:

GISBORNE 23 Hurst Street

Private Sale

A home with a view. This quality built home comprises 4 large bedrooms, Master with WIR & ensuite, home theatre, retreat, study, udy open plan kitchen, living & dining room & outdoor area. udy, Features ducted heating, cooling, dbl garage, storage and a blank canvas to create your own garden. An opportunity to purchase wonderful views, a quality home and an exceptional location – all in one package.

Private Sale Details: $535,000 - $555,000

Viewing Times: By appointment.

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A4 B2 C2

Gisborne 18 Pearce Court Mulbarton Estate ~ on approx. 1,021m2. Exceptional home in a blue ribbon location. Features 3m ceilings, complimented by spacious living areas & 4 bedrooms. Bright & airy design with 2 outdoor areas, quality bathrooms/kitchen, garage & lock up carport. Incl. zoned natural gas ducted heating, air con. Superb presentation throughout. Fully landscaped. Inspection will not disappoint.

Private Sale Details:

Property Information:

A4 B2 C2

$665,000 - $690,000

Viewing Times: Thursday 4.00 - 4.30pm

Property Info:

A4 B2 C3

www.kennedyandhunt.com.au


Kennedy & Hunt:

Agent Contacts:

33 Brantome St, Gisborne,Victoria, 3437

Jason Kennedy: Wilma Grumont: Dominic Romeo:

Ph: (03) 5428 2544 Fax: (03) 5428 2816

0417 383 235 0409 138 472 0407 435 589

Kennedy & Hunt Real Estate Reaching new real estate heights!

Thank you for your strong support in our first few months of trading under our new banner. An update - In such a short period of time, we have already achieved some impressive results*: • Highest ever residential sale price to be achieved in Gisborne township • Highest share of sold listings (71.4%) of the top 3 local agencies • Sales in excess of $10 million in two months • More than 20 property sales in the first two months • Highest share of new rental listings • 15 new properties rented in record timeframe All good news for us – even better for our clients! If you are considering selling, buying or renting, there is only one agency you should contact – your local agency – Kennedy & Hunt Real Estate Ph: (03) 5428 2544 *data obtained from realestate.com.au

Gisborne 3 Morilla Court

A4 B3 C2 Details:

EXCEPTIONAL LIVING WITH UNSURPA P SSED VIEWS PA Contemporary home, spectacular in both style and scale, positioned to maximise the panorama and take full advantage of the northern aspect. Comprising four large bedrooms, impressive master and guest bedroom further complimented by ensuite and robes. State of the art kitchen with butler’s pantry and integrated refrigerator. Large central living and dining areas which feature slow combustion wood heater and overlook the outdoor entertaining area with the most magnificent view of the Macedon Ranges. Central family bathroom and separate powder room. Highest quality fixtures throughout plus ducted heating and refrigerated air conditioning.

EXCLUSIVE RENTAL PROPERTY

Kennedy & Hunt Real Estate

Outside offers neatly landscaped gardens, private alfresco entertaining area and double integrated garage. Some garden maintenance included. This sensational home offers an enviable lifestyle to entertain and live in style.

$750 per week $3,260 per calendar month Available 4th May 2015

Viewing Times: View by appointment

Contact: Andrew Luxmoore 0423 488 796

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Sunbury Pty Ltd

27 Fullwood Drive, Sunbury

4A3B 2C

HARMONY IN HEADLAND PARK! Located in one of Sunbury’s y’ y’s most iconic be captivated by this breathtaking quality

Price: $580,000 to $600,000 and exclusive family home

estate oozing

Headland Park, Inspection: with character. By Appointment Photo ID required

Showcasing an expansive floor plan with multiple living areas, the home offers off a formal lounge Contact: with open fireplace, family room plus an upstairs children’s retreat/rumpus. The kitchen boasts Adam Sacco 0409 033 644 a contemporary feel with ample bench and cupboard space plus walk in pantry. The home adam.sacco@leadingrealestate.com.au accommodates four bedrooms with BIR’s, master with WIR and premium finish modern ensuite. Additional features include polished timber hardwood floors, alarm system, new carpets and freshly painted, timber and wrought iron feature staircase plus much more!!

51 Belleview Drive, Sunbury ST STANDING PROUD!

The Jackson’s Hill Estate is hot on everybody’s wish list, and this superior quality Federation inspired residence which has been built by the renowned Percy builders is one that will surely impress! Comprising 4 bedrooms, each with BIR’s and master with WIR and FES as well as multiple living zones, a grand entrance flowing to a formal lounge, commodious meals and kitchen fitted with s/s appliances. There is an abundanceofextrafeaturesthishomehastooffer off withaseparaterumpus/ offer theatre room. Outside continues to impress with a large undercover outdoor entertaining area overlooking beautiful established gardens.

4A2B 4C Price: $490,000 to $510,000 Inspection: By Appointment

Photo ID required Contact: Adam Sacco 0409 033 644 adam.sacco@leadingrealestate.com.au

Additional features include Federation features, such as tall ceilings, decorative cornices and archways, ducted heating, evaporative cooling, double lock-up garage with remote access and much more!

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Unit 8/36-38 Darbyshire Street, Sunbury THE PERFECT DOWNSIZE!

2A1B 1C

Secure a lifest lif yle and make the move into this ideally located unit situated in the sought afte af r “OLD” Sunbury.

Price: $285,000 to $295,000

This light filled unit offers off a spacious living comprising lounge, quality timber kitchen and dining area with a feature timber lined ceiling. Accommodation offers off 2 bedrooms with BIRs. The central bathroom has been redesigned to help cater to the elderly essentially being transfor ansf med into a large wet room featuring walk in shower. ansfor

Photo ID required

Inspection: By Appointment

Contact: Adam Sacco 0409 033 644 adam.sacco@leadingrealestate.com.au

Outside offer off a wonderful outdoor entertaining area with a good sized pergola and large concreted area with low maintenance gardens. Additional features include heating, evaporative cooling, split system, single lock up garage and much more!

03 9744 2244

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Sunbury Pty Ltd

42 Vancleve Crescent, Gisborne 4A2B2C

BRAND NEW & JUST FOR YOU! This stylish 6 star energy rating Quantum home sits on a highly desirable allotment of approximately 836m2. Accommodation includes 4 bedrooms with BIR’s, main with WIR plus BIR and ensuite. With diverse living options off ing 3 separate living areas PLUS offer an Alfresco outdoor entertaining area! Boasting many high end quality finishes and fittings including, double glazed windows, multiple cupboards and storage, WIP, WIP ducted heating and much more!

UNDER CONTRACT

Price: $550,000 to $580,000 Inspection: By Appointment Photo ID required Contact: Adam Sacco 0409 033 644 adam.sacco@leadingrealestate.com.au

18 Flinders Street, Sunbury 3A1B2C

11 Raine Court, Sunbury RAINING OPPORTUNITY!

Ideally positioned at the base of Mt Holden tucked away in a quiet court with a gorgeous nature reserve across the road is this spacious, light filled home, available to be snapped up! The large tiled living and dining areas are open plan off the kitchen, the loungeleadingoutsidetothealfrescodiningarea&largebackyard,perfect for the warmer months. The kitchen is sleek and modern and featuring stainless steel appliances including gas cooking and a dishwasher.

YOUR FOOT IN THE DOOR!

4A2B 2C

Whetheryou’reafirsthomebuyer, er investororjust er, looking for a great home then look no further. The home has a cosy formal lounge with timber floors flowing to an adjoining meals area and kitchen with accommodation including 3 good sized bedrooms, 2 with built in robes and a central bathroom.

Price: $379,000 Inspection:

Photo ID required Contact: Adam Sacco 0409 033 644 adam.sacco@leadingrealestate.com.au

Additional features include a double carport, generous sized laundry, split system heating and cooling plus ceiling fans and situated on approximately 497m2 block with a large shed.

Accommodation includes 4 generous bedrooms all with built in robes, the master with a walk-in robe and ensuite.

Price: $285,000 to $295,000 Inspection: By Appointment Photo ID required Contact: Adam Sacco 0409 033 644 adam.sacco@leadingrealestate.com.au

Additional features include ducted heating, low maintenance backyard and a double lock-up garage with internal access into the home.

35, 35A, 37 & 39 Keeper Street, Sunbury IT’S A REAL KEEPER!!!

Take your pick of the 4... These brilliant premium homes each have their own personality and embrace what true means being built buy a private Master Builder. From the striking front facade to the back fence, each of these homes have been fitted with the quality that they deserve with an inclusions list a mile long! From the second you walk in you will be instantly impressed and see the attention to detail and pride in the builders workmanship with many incredible and highly desirable features.

3A2B 1C Price: $395,000 to $425,000 Inspection: By Appointment

Photo ID required Contact: Adam Sacco 0409 033 644 adam.sacco@leadingrealestate.com.au

These properties have been built for the refined buyer that appreciates true quality and would make for the perfect downsize or for a wonderful investment and capture a premium tenant and capitalise on all the taxable depreciation benefits that come with a new build purchase.

Shop 3, 2 Brook Street, Sunbury

5 Woodfield Place, Sunbury

4A2B 2C

OH MY... MY THAT’ THA S IMPRESSIVE!

In a court set with multiple high record sale prices, you will instantly be impressed by this young at heart modern home.

Price: $430,000 to $450,000

This home has incredible appeal with multiple living zones including a formallounge,withafurtherspaciousopenplanlivingroomincorporating a well appointed kitchen and separate meals area plus family room.

Photo ID required

Outside is equally impressive with a great sized undercover pergola surrounded with beautiful established gardens. Accommodation includes 3 bedrooms plus a study, study master with WIR and ensuite plus central bathroom.

Inspection: By Appointment

Contact: Adam Sacco 0409 033 644 adam.sacco@leadingrealestate.com.au

Additional features include, high quality stainmaster carpets, ducted heating, evaporative cooling, quality window furnishings and more!

03 9744 2244

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Sunbury Pty Ltd

The team at Leading Real Estate would like to wish you a

Happy

Easter! Home of Sunbury’s #1 Top Selling Agent for 2014 Adam Sacco!

Shop 3, 2 Brook Street, Sunbury 30 SUNBURY & MACEDON RANGES STAR WEEKLY \ MARCH 31, 2015

03 9744 2244

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BENLOCH 40 LONG RYANS ROAD

A2 B3 C8

LANCEFIELD 817 MT WILLIAM ROAD A 4 B 2 C 2+

For Sale SOPHISTICA CAT CA ATED HIDE AW AWA WAY AY Offers Over $480,000 OFI By Appointment James Shalders M: 0412 136 578 james_romsey@connallys.com.au www ww ww.connallys.com.au • Approx one hour from Melb CBD • Approx 7 acres of cleared land • Bedrooms 2 – 3 as required • Sweeping verandas

• Divided into numerous paddocks • 4 Bay Carport, Swim Spa and Sauna • Solid fuel log fire/Split system • Loft Style/Historic Cottage

BENLOCH 20 LONG RYANS ROAD

A5 B2 C2 For Sale BUSH PA P RADISE MOTIVA VAT VA ATED VENDOR OFI By Appointment James Shalders M: 0412 136 578 james_romsey@connallys.com.au www ww ww.connallys.com.au

• Five BRM timber home 9 years old • Ve V ry private approx. 3 acres • Recently refurbished • New Kitch S.S appliances, WIP

ROMSEY 16 NEWNHAM DRIVE

• Large Brms all with BIR • Master with WIR and Ensuite • 2 large living areas, 3 split systems • 2 car garage and ambling paths

A 8X3 B 2 C 2 For Sale SPA P CIOUS LIVING PA $685,000 Jane Lansell-Smith M: 0412 457 881 jane_romsey@connallys.com.au www ww ww.connallys.com.au

• Approved 8 unit strata development • Each Unit of House Size Proportions • North facing living areas • Manageable Land Size • Spacious, well appointed homes • Total Land Size 4048m2

LANCEFIELD 64 MAIN ROAD

A3 B2 C2

Substantial and Beautifully built home in a Perfect 90 Acre Setting • Multiple living areas • Spectacular views across garden from house • 4 Double bedrooms, BIR’s (WIR in main) • 2 Bathrooms, ensuite in main • Stunning kitchen, s/s appliances, island bench, pantry • DLUG, separate workshop, enclosed storage area • Gas ducted central heating, solid fuel area • Large dam, seasonal dam & 2x25,000 lt tanks • Vo V lcanic soil, multiple sectioned yards for horses & or cattle • Hay shed, round yard, dirt bike / XC horse riding track

Jane Lansell-Smith M: 0412 457 881 jane_romsey@connallys.com.au www ww ww.connallys.com.au

LAND FOR SALE FROM $155,000 • Lot 2/5 Metcalfe Drive, Romsey

1200m2

• Lot 2/30 Reynolds Grove, Romsey

1200m2

• Lot 3/28 Reynolds Grove, Romsey

1200m2

• Lot 1 Metcalfe Drive, Romsey

1200m2 SOLD

• Lot 4/7 Chisholm Drive, Lancefield • Lot 2/121 High Street, Lancefield

2000m2

• Lot 15/2 Rogers Way, y Lancefield y,

SOLD

• Lot 4/13 Desmond Crescent, Romsey

1202m2

Other Land Sizes Av A ailable

LAD SRO D IME L N

SUPERBLY L LOCAT LY A ED PROPERTY - SOLD CLOSE TO ASKING PRICE AT Jane Lansell-Smith M: 0412 457 881 jane_romsey@connallys.com.au www.connallys.com.au 82 Main Street, Romsey Julie Ellis 0409 433 699 Property Manager

OFI By Appointment

Highly adaptable, 2 road frontages, various uses, near 3 prominent vineyards on peaceful Mt William Road.

P

SOLD

EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST

Ph (03) 5429 6842 James Shalders 0412 136 578 Licensed Sale Agents

11 OCHILTREES ROAD, ROMSEY WELCOME NEW OWNERS Dr Miesj s a Reynolds of the sj Lancefield Equine Clinic with her family, y James, Ruby and y, Sophia are ecstatic at their New Purchase. Join in with the excitement if you are Buying or Selling??? Open the Door to Yo Y ur Future.

CALL OUR SALES TEAM: JAMES SHALDERS 0412 136 578 and JANE LANSELL SMITH 0412 457 881 Fax (03) 5429 6846 Jane Lansell-Smith 0412 457 881 Licensed Sales Agent

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SPORT Burras fly beyond finals fears By Tara Murray When Diggers Rest Bulla lost four early wickets on day three of the Gisborne and District Cricket Association B-grade competition, captain-coach Rhys Berry started to think ‘not again’. Last year the Burras lost the grand final to Gisborne by one wicket and, despite having a first innings lead, Berry thought they may have blown their chances again. The Burras resumed at 2-71 with an overall lead of 74 going into the third and final day of the match against East Sunbury. “We were in the box seat going into the day.

We lost 4-24 to be 6-95 and still with plenty of overs remaining,” Berry said. “There were very nervous guys with the top six blokes out. Speaking for myself, the negative thoughts started to arrive and I thought we were going to lose the unloseable game.” Berry promoted himself up the order to try to calm things down in the middle. The decision worked, with Berry and Mark Jackson batting for the rest of the day. “We batted for 60 overs and the more time we spent in the middle, the better. The partnership was 62 not out.” The Burras finished the day and the match at 6-157.

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Berry made 23 not out, while Jackson finished unbeaten also, 31 not out. Andrew Knight also scored 31. Experienced Burras bowler Darren Quarrell was named man-of-the-match for his 5-38 off 17 overs, the win being the Burras’ second grand final in three years. The club also won the C-grade premiership in 2012-13 and was B-grade runner-up last year.

“It [2012-13] was my first season in charge and the plan was to get us to McIntyre Cup, which we’ve now done,” Berry said.“The club has never been in the McIntyre Cup since coming into the competition in 1990. “In my 13 years, we’ve always been one of the stronger teams … it’s the fourth time I’ve played in a B-grade grand final, though this is the first time we’ve won.” Berry said he was hopeful the club would be competitive next year in the top grade. “We’re finally there and up with the big boys. Obviously we will have to find a couple of others players to be competitive, but it’s all very exciting,” Berry said.

Lions look to their cubs

Sunbury United’s Josh Wallace and Nathan Morse celebrate their win over Sunbury at Langama Park. (Shawn Smits)

Injured Hughes makes it four from four When James Hughes said he wanted Sunbury United to bat all day on the third day of the Gisborne and District Cricket Association McIntyre Cup grand final against Sunbury, he had a secret most people didn’t know. The competition’s leading wicket taker had a grade two tear of his tricep and wouldn’t have been able to bowl if his side had to bowl again. Luckily for him, his batsmen did the job and Hughes and United won their fourth premiership in six years. United resumed on day three at 1-43 having already secured a 56-run first innings lead. Hughes, United’s captain-coach, said his side did exactly what they were asked in securing the win. “We knew we wanted to bat until about 5pm and then the game was likely to be called off,” Hughes said.

“Ryan Billinghurst made 57 and batted tremendously and Dylan Wright made 27 off 118 balls spending plenty of time occupying the crease. “It was a really good batting effort and we have not done that all year. “We pretty much controlled the game and when it looked like the game would be closed down they got a wicket and it continued on for a bit longer, but it was never in doubt.” During a drinks break about 5pm Sunbury’s captain and coach Jason McGann and Jason Elliott decided to end the game. United was 7-190. Ryan Billinghurst’s 57 was the top score. McGann, who finished second in the season bowling tally to Hughes, finished with 3-50, while Heath Boffey took 3-23. United allrounder Nathan Morse was named man-of-the-match after top-scoring with 34 in

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United’s first innings and then taking 5-35. “It was well deserved and it was good that he stood up when he did with my injury meaning I couldn’t bowl,” Hughes said. Hughes said while the attention was on a lot of the other finals-bound teams, his side was always in the thoughts of other teams. “I don’t know whether we were ever under the radar, as all the other teams know what we are capable of and we showed that over the last two weekends.” Not only is the flag United’s fourth in sixth years, it’s Hughes’ fourth in four seasons coaching the club. For more photos including the moment the game was won, go to www.sunbury. starweekly.com.au. Tara Murray

The Sunbury Lions’ biggest development in the Ballarat Football League this season will come from within as they look to capitalise on the club’s growth from last year. With 15 players – several of them under-18s – making their debuts, the Lions still managed to keep their perfect record of making the finals intact by finishing sixth. Lions coach Rick Horwood said another pre-season under the players’ belts would be a good thing. “The improvement has to come from within, from the young guys who got a taste of senior football last year,” Horwood said. “This year they need to look to be more consistent. Our best is really good, but our worst brings us back to the pack. If we can be more consistent we will be big improvers.” Horwood said some of those younger players had been leading the way on the training track. “Nathan Wood has been the standout and spent a lot of time in the gym,” he said. “Josh Guthrie [who tried out for Geelong’s VFL side] has shown a bit and Trent Stead, who played one senior game last year, is another who has taken the next step.” Under-18 players Lachlan Bramble, Josh Muir and Zac Guthrie were also showing encouraging signs, while there were also good signs coming from a couple of players who had interrupted seasons last year. “Greg Hay has had a brilliant pre-season. Last pre-season he had a car accident and missed the first six weeks,” Horwood said. “James Rizk is getting back to some good form and played well in our first practice match.” Horwood says the club will have a new-look forward line. “Jack Sheahan will play all season for us and ‘Kova’ [David Kovacevic] is likely to play forward more with the recruitment of Chris Lynch; it will be a two-pronged attack.” Horwood says Lynch, Xavier Linton and Tom Donoghue have been the standouts of the new recruits. This year’s side will again have a very Sunbury look to it. “Of our top 30 players, 25 of them have come through the Lions’ junior program,” he said. “It’s credit to the club and the group of players who have stuck together despite being offered more money elsewhere.” Tara Murray


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This girl’s got the game By Tara Murray Annabel Strahan’s basketball career started when, at the age of three, she began begging her mum to let her have a go. The “begging” took a year, but Strahan has since made rapid progress. At the start, Strahan’s sister and brother played basketball each week and the youngster wanted to join them. Finally, her mum relented. Now, having played in Sunbury with the Gisborne Dragons and at representative level for the town, Strahan has been named a winner of the Victorian Junior Basketball League ‘Girls Got Game’ for week 13. The award is aimed at encouraging women to keep playing basketball and raising the profile of girls and women in the game. Each week three players across the state are nominated for the award, with a public vote to decide the winner. “It was pretty good to have my team [Sunbury’s under-14.1’s] behind me to get votes and I was pretty happy to get this award,” Strahan said. “It was really special. “We have a good team bond. We all know each other really well and it shows on the court.” The team has drawn one game and lost two this season.

Q CRICKET ICC WORLD CUP FINAL AUSTRALIA v New ZEALAND at MCG NEW ZEALAND Innings M GUPTILL b Maxwell . . . . . . . . . . 15 (34) B McCULLUM b Starc . . . . . . . . . . . 0 (3) K WILLIAMSON c & b Johnson . . . . 12 (33) R TA TAYLOR c Haddin b Faulkner. . . . 40 (72) G ELLIOTT c Haddin b Faulkner . . . 83 (82) C ANDERSON b Faulkner . . . . . . . . . 0 (2) L RONCHI c Clarke b Starc. . . . . . . . 0 (4) D VETTORI b Johnson . . . . . . . . . . . 9 (21) T SOUTHEE run out (Maxwell) . . . . 11 (11) M HENRY c Starc b Johnson. . . . . . . 0 (7) T BOUL BOULT not out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 (1) Extras (7lb 6w) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183 Fall: 1 (B McCullum), 33 (Guptill), 39 (Williamson), 150 (Taylor), (T 150 (Anderson), 151 (Ronchi), 167 (Vettori), 171 (Elliott), 182 (Henry), 183 (Southee) Bowling: M Starc 8-0-20-2 (1w), J Hazlewood 8-2-30-0, M Johnson 9-0-30-3 (2w), G Maxwell 7-0-37-1 (1w), J Faulkner 9-1-36-3, S Watson 4-0-23-0 (2w) Overs: 45 AUSTRALIA Innings D WARNER c Elliott b Henry. . . . . . 45 (46) A FINCH c & b Boult . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 (5) S SMITH not out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 (71) M CLARKE b Henry . . . . . . . . . . . . 74 (72) S WATSON ATSON not out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 A (5) Extras (3lb 6w) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Three wickets for . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186 Fall: 2 (Finch), 63 (Warner), 175 (Clarke) Bowling: T Southee 8-0-65-0 (3w), T Boult 100-40-1, D Vettori 5-0-25-0, M Henry 9.1-0-462 (2w), C Anderson 1-0-7-0 (1w) Overs: 33.1 Result: Australia won by 7 wickets Man of the Match: James Faulkner Player of the Tournament: Mitchell Starc

SHIELD FINAL VICTORIA v WESTERN AUSTRALIA at Blundstone Arena WESTERN AUSTRALIA 1st Innings 421 VICTORIA 1st Innings R QUINEY c Voges b Coulter-Nile . . 69 (192) C ROGERS lbw Agar . . . . . . . . . . 112 (178) M STOINIS b Agar . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 (165) D HUSSEY lbw Mackin . . . . . . . . . 33 (72) P HANDSCOMB c & b Rimmington . . .48 (115) M WADE lbw Agar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 (1) D CHRISTIAN b T Tye . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 (65) J PATTINSON ATTINSON not out . . . . . . . . . . . 13 (66) A P SIDDLE c Harris b Voges . . . . . . . . 3 (18) S BOLAND lbw Rimmington . . . . . . . 7 (50) F AHMED b Rimmington . . . . . . . . . 0 (5) Extras (6b 11lb 1w 4nb). . . . . . . . . 22 Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 381 Fall: 185 (Rogers), 197 (Quiney), 259 (Hussey), 299 (Stoinis), 299 (Wade), 338 (Handscomb), 352 (Christian), 359 (Siddle), 377 (Boland), 381 (Ahmed) Bowling: N Coulter-Nile 28-6-82-1 (1nb), S Mackin 30-13-51-1 (1nb), A Tye T 26-10-481 (1w), A Agar 44-15-100-3, N Rimmington 23.5-1-79-3 (2nb), A Voges 2-1-4-1 Overs: 153.5

WESTERN AUSTRALIA 2nd Innings C BANCROFT c Quiney b Siddle . . . 38 (89) M HARRIS not out. . . . . . . . . . . . 158 (153) M KLINGER c & b Boland . . . . . . . 45 (56) A VOGES not out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 (35) Extras (4b 9lb 3nb) . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 TTwo wickets (dec) for . . . . . . . . . . 293 Fall: 123 (Bancroft), 212 (Klinger) Bowling: P Siddle 16-3-67-1 (1nb), J Pattinson 5.5-0-30-0, S Boland 10-0-59-1, F Ahmed 10-0-51-0, M Stoinis 3.1-0-14-0 (1nb), D Christian 8-0-50-0 (1nb), R Quiney 2-0-9-0 Overs: 55 VICTORIA 2nd Innings C ROGERS b Coulter-Nile . . . . . . . . 17 (66) R QUINEY c Whiteman b T Tye . . . . . 53 (163) M STOINIS c & b Agar . . . . . . . . . . . 8 (41) D HUSSEY not out. . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 (169) P HANDSCOMB b Coulter-Nile . . . . 13 (34) M WADE not out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 (99) Extras (17b 2lb 2nb) . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Four wickets for . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158 Fall: 50 (Rogers), 70 (Stoinis), 98 (Quiney), 123 (Handscomb) Bowling: N Coulter-Nile 18-5-31-2, S Mackin 159-20-0 (1nb), N Rimmington 18-9-23-0, A Agar 23-11-29-1, A Tye T 16-7-37-1 (1nb), S Marsh 2-2-0-0, A Voges 2-2-0-0, M Harris 1-1-0-0 Overs: 95 Umpires: Simon Fry, Mick Martell Result: Draw, Victoria won the 2014/15 Sheffield Shield Man of the Match: Marcus Harris Man of the Series: Adam Voges

VSDCA Finals, Day 2 NORTH WEST 1st XI: Plenty Valley 8-128 (Johnstone 7-57) bt Roxburgh Park/Broadmeadows 115 (Lorenzo 5-24 Ayres 4-25). 2nd XI: Plenty Valley 172 (Alifraco 4-28) bt Werribee 126 (Wilson 4-39). 3rd XI: Yarraville 4-177 (Camilleri 75no Ramadge 68) bt Preston 8-174 (Chalmers 64). 4th XI: Kew 8-140 bt Brunswick 136.

Q FOOTBALL TTAC CUP – RD 2 CALDER 4.2 7.6 10.9 12.11 (83) NORTHERN 2.3 3.6 6.9 11.11 (77) Goals: Calder: Brown 8 Peters Tarczon T Lewis Kerbatieh. Northern: Reinbold 3 Ercolano 3 Jordan 3 Thomas Adams. Best: Calder: Peters Brown James O’Kearney Laguda Conn. Northern: Gresham Mattingly Leonardis Fiorini Reinbold Adams. At RAMS Arena.

Sport shorts Golf

Scott Williams won the Romsey Golf Club’s March medal on Saturday. Most players struggled, although club champion Les Gaunt had some success, shooting one-under par on the back nine. It wasn’t enough for him to beat Williams though, who finished his round with a score of 93-26-67 to win from Sharif Abdel-Syaed. The first of the semi-finals in the Algie Mitchell Shield was played with Rob Rea defeating Peter Scanlon to win through to the final.

Soccer

Sunbury United is winless after two rounds of the FFV state league 1 west season, being thrashed by North Sunshine Eagles at the weekend. The Eagles were out of the blocks quickly at Langama Park, scoring goals in the 10th and 16th minutes. They put a third on the scoreboard just before half-time to lead 3-0 at the break. United had its best chance of the game in the 51st minute, but the ball smashed into the cross bar. The Eagles added a fourth goal in the 90th minute. Kyneton District drew with RMIT 1-1 in state league 5 west at Barkley Square and Gisborne drew 1-1 with Balmoral.

Bendigo FNL

The opening round of the Bendigo Football Netball League kicks off with all matches being played on Good Friday. Gisborne and Kyneton start the season with the Macedon Ranges derby in both the netball and football. Play starts 2.20pm at Gardiner Reserve, Gisborne.

Annabel Strahan is a winner of Girls Got Game for week 13. (Supplied)

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GIPPSLAND 3.2 7.6 11.6 14.10 (94) DANDENONG 2.2 3.3 5.6 5.9 (39) Goals: Gippsland: Ainsworth 5 McKay 4 Argento 2 Ambler Park Costigan. Dandenong: Williams 2 Battle 2 Poholke. Best: Gippsland: Marsh Costigan Ainsworth McKay Buykx-Smith Riseley. Dandenong: Prior Battle White Williams Myatt Mutimer. At Morwell Reserve.

Box Hill 25 bt Harlequin 17, Melbourne Uni 37 bt Power House 3, Footscray 16 bt Moorabbin 11, Souths 38 bt End Hills 24. P2: Box Hill 48 bt Harlequin 41, Power House 22 bt Melbourne Uni 20, Footscray 61 bt Moorabbin 19, End Hills 65 bt Souths 21. P3 Harlequin 40 Box Hill 7, Power House 17 bt Melbourne Uni 10, Footscray 28 bt Moorabbin 0, End Hills 27 bt Souths 15.

MURRA MURRAY 6.4 10.8 18.11 24.13 (157) BENDIGO 0.3 2.5 3.7 7.8 (50) Goals: Murray: Schache 7 Canfield 4 Simpkin 3 Oliver 2 Marshall 2 Smith Sharp Waite Minogue Battista Trotter. Bendigo: Free 2 Johnson 2 Simmons T Tardrew Firebrace.

Q BOWLS BV U-18 ST STA ATE A TE SINGLES C’SHIP BOYS: Semi-f: T Trewarne C Hanley 18 S Black B Lambert 7, K Kraus C Kraus 15 A Skilton J Yates 10. F: C Hanley 21 C Kraus 10.

GIRLS: Semi-f: T Brodie T Morison 24 E Van Rhine S Waters 4, A Bruggy E Rigoni 24 J Russell N Russell 3. F: T Morison 19 E Rigoni 15.

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GV COL COLTS PENNANT at Latrobe: Rd 3: Heidelberg 3 bt Medway 2, Goonawarra 4-1/2 bt Eastwood 1/2, Heritage 3 bt Riversdale 2, Sandhurst 5 bt Huntingdale 0.

WOMEN’S PENNANT

GV PENNANTS DIV 1: COMMONWEALTH OMMONWEAL OMMONWEALTH 6 bt KINGSTON HEA 1 (L Herbert bt L Pritchard 5-4 Z Murray HEATH bt M Cocking 4-3 F Droop lost to R Hammer 2-1 T Couling bt G King 2-1 C Hasthorpe bt M Mcinnes 6-5 C John bt J Murdoch 6-5 G Sluce bt N Matthews at 19th), THE HERITAGE HERIT 5 bt SANCTUARY LAKES 2 (M Jager bt T Sharpe 2 up D Popovic bt J Cooper 4-3 DJ Loypur bt B O’Donoghue 3-2 E Ricky lost to J Cooper 2-1 D Seymour lost to M Gill 1 down J Usher bt M Grimstich 1 up J Lee bt R Marlais 2 up), VICTORIA 5 bt SOUTHERN 2 (R Ruffels bt R Haywood at 19th B Eccles bt A McCoy 2-1 K Ciupek lost to J Besley at 19th L Chin bt L Cain 6-4 L Mills bt M Long 2-1 W Hume lost to B Greaes 3-2 L Murnane bt T Vallence 2-1), METROPOLIT METROPOLITAN 4 bt CHELTENHAM CHEL 3 (D Mitcheluzzi bt B White 3-2 B Collyer lost to P Neal at 19th L Michael bt S Gallie 7-6 M Roberson bt R Greenhill 1 up S Smith lost to B Kivimets 3-1 T Donoghue bt M Anketell 2 up T Hardham lost to M Costigan 1 down). DIV 2: Woodlands 4 bt The National 3, Rosanna 5 bt Waverley 2, Yarra Y Y Yarra 4 bt Royal Melbourne 3, Peninsula-Kingswood 5 bt Spring V Valley 2. DIV 3: Latrobe 4 bt Northern 3, Keysborough 5 bt Kew 2, Gisborne 7 bt Yering Y Meadows 0, Kooringal 4 bt Huntingdale 3. DIV 4: Cranbourne 6 bt Box Hill 1, Rossdale 4 bt Patterson River 3, Goonawarra 5 bt Heidelberg 2, Eynesbury 4 bt Eastwood 3. DIV 5: Green Acres 4 bt Churchill Park 3, Settlers Run 5 bt Sunshine 2, Riversdale 4 bt Melton Valley 3, Medway 4 bt Chirnside Park 3. DIV 6: Whittlesea 6 bt Yarrambat Y 1, Sandhurst 4 bt Melbourne Airport 3, Amstel 4 bt Bacchus Marsh 3. WOMEN: DIV 1: PENINSULA-KINGSWOOD 5 bt THE NATIONAL NA 2 (S B Park bt M Strauss at 20th A Hilliard bt S Couper 7-5 G Hallinan lost to J Shellback 3-2 S Vogel bt S Herd 3-1 J Whylie lost to J Field 2-1 R Mugano bt J Mazzoletti 4-3 G Macklan bt C Campbell 5-4), VICTORIA 7 bt WOODLANDS 0 (H Mikkola bt A Dunn 7-5 K Matsumoto bt T Singham 5-3 O Kline bt B Hill 4-2 S Wooster bt S Eaton 4-3 S Bunque bt J Jia 4-2 S Thompson bt N Martin 5-4 A Gavardinas bt J Criswick 5-4), HUNTINGDALE 5 bt YARRA Y Y YARRA 2 (B Bianca bt C Tan T 4-2 H Gubbels lost to S Fernanado 2-1 L Teo T lost to C Bryant 6-4 E Smith bt M Taylor T 4-3 K Do bt E Hall 7-6 H Gellatly bt N Bickerton 7-5 T Carter bt R Germino at 19th), METROPOLITAN METROPOLIT 4 bt COMMONWEAL COMMONWEALTH 3 (J Charlton bt K Kennedy 6-4 G Daniell bt L Sanft 2-1 S Anderson lost to J Flaherty 4-3 M Hui lost to E Pollock 2-1 E Gillian bt L Griffin 2 up T Crewes lost to S Johnson 4-2 D Baulch bt M Peters 6-5). DIV 2: Sandhurst 4 bt Royal Melbourne 3, Kew 4 bt Sunshine 3, Heidelberg 6 bt Southern 1, Kingston Heath 7 bt Medway 0. DIV 3: Rosanna 6 bt Rossdale 1, Spring Valley 5 bt Green Acres 2, Riversdale 4 bt Box Hill 3, Keysborough 6 bt Northern 1. DIV 4: Eastern 4 bt Patterson River 3, Waverley 5 bt Gisborne 2, Latrobe 4 bt Yering Y Meadows 3. DIV 5 (Rd 2): Cheltenham 4 bt Chirnside Park 3, The Heritage 6 bt Kooringal 1.

RD 3: Div 1: Kew 6 bt Huntingdale 1, Royal Melbourne 5 bt Yarra Yarra 2, Metropolitan 4 bt Victoria 3, Commonwealth 4 bt Cranbourne 3. Div 2: The National 5 bt Peninsula Kingswood 2, Woodlands 5 bt Heidelberg 2, Eastwood 5 bt Rosanna 2, Southern 4 bt Kingston Heath 3. Div 3: Keysborough 4 bt Latrobe 3, Riversdale 4 bt Spring Valley 3, The Heritage 5 bt Sandhurst 2, Green Acres 4 bt Patterson River 3. Div 4: Rossdale 5 bt Yering Meadows 2, Box Hill 4 bt Centenary Park 3. Div 5: Gisborne 6 bt Kooringal 1, Eastern 4 bt Medway 3.

Q SCHOOL SPORT AGSV Invitational Golf at Royal Melbourne: Haileybury (R Ruffels J Hetherington B Watson S Smith). Indiv: R Ruffels 69 (Haileybury).

GSV Softball: Snr: A semi-f: St Margaret’s 13 bt Fintona 8, Sion 17 bt Star Of The Sea 2. Grand f: Sion 14 bt St Margaret’s 0. Grand f: Inter: A: Star Of The Sea 20 bt Strathcona 5. B: OLMC 16 bt Firbank 15. Jnr: A: MLC 22 bt Siena 5. B: Siena 15 bt Mentone 14. Tennis: Snr A: Qtr-f: Melbourne 4-32 bt Sacre Coeur 0-10, OLMC 3-28 bt St Margaret’s 1-18, Korowa 3-24 bt MLC1 1-15, Lauriston 3-29 bt Lowther Hall 1-20. Semi-f: Lauriston (1) 3-27 bt Melbourne 1-20, Korowa 2-20 bt OLMC 2-18. Grand f: Korowa 2-21 bt Lauriston (1) 2-20. B: Semi-f: Lauriston (1) 2-24 bt Firbank 2-23, Strathcona 4-32 bt MLC 0-12. Grand f: Strathcona 3-31 bt Lauriston 1-20. Grand f: Inter A: PLC 3-27 bt Sacre Coeur 1-22. B: OLMC 3-27 bt Ivanhoe 1-21. Jnr A: Star Of The Sea 2-28 bt MLC 2-25. B: Lowther Hall 3-30 bt Star Of The Sea 1-25. C: MLC 3-28 bt Star Of The Sea 1-12. Indoor Cricket: Snr A: Semi-f: Lauriston 148 bt Siena 97, Lowther Hall 134 bt Sacre Coeur 87. Grand f: Lauriston 138 bt Lowther Hall 126. Inter A: Grand f: Siena 163 bt Sacre Coeur 119. Jnr A: Grand f: Siena 156 bt Sacre Coeur 120. B: Siena 140 bt Shelford 134.

Q CROQUET METRO GOLF CROQUET SHIELD Essendon Red 8-72 bt Ivanhoe Park White 4-59, Ivanhoe Park Burgundy 7-73 bt Brunswick Kookas 5-65, Kew 9-78 bt Brunswick Burras 3-49, Williamstown 10-78 bt Monash Blue 2-42, Monash White 8-72 bt Village Glen 4-64, Sandringham 8-73 bt Ringwood 4-62.

Q TENPIN WESTERN SUBURBS LEAGUE at Watergardens: Rd 8: HSM: A Mead 726 C O’T O’Toole 724 M Sposato 704. HSF: K Coward 628 M Lee 594 R Browne 579. HGM: M Sposato 269 S Prokopec 266 C O’Toole O’T 263. HGF: K Coward 232 M Lee 226 R Browne 221.

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Brown’s eight is enough to fire Cannons into action Karl Brown provided the catalyst for the Calder Cannons’ tight escape against the Northern Knights on Saturday in the TAC Cup at RAMS Arena in Craigieburn. The Cannons looked to be cruising early on, kicking seven goals in a row from midway through the first quarter until late in the second term. The two teams went goal-for-goal in the third quarter before the Knights turned it

on to level the scores in the fourth. With his eighth goal Brown put the Cannons back in front. It turned out to be the winning goal. Final scores were 12.11 (83) to 11.11 (77). For the Knights, Bailey Jordan kicked three goals while captain Jade Gresham was their best player. Cannons coach Andrew Johnston said his side allowed the Knights back into the game.

“Our message at the start of the day was to not give them time and space and our blokes seemed to drop off that,” he said. “There’s a lot of positives [but] a long way to go for these blokes to learn how to play well for four quarters.” Cannon Thomas Burnside left the field on a stretcher with a neck injury in the first quarter, while Hisham Kerbatieh only played three minutes of the second half after

copping a corkie. Johnston said it was good to see Brown perform and he believed he would get better once he gained full fitness. “We know he is a really strong guy,” Johnston said. “He will beat most full-backs.” For more pictures of the game, go to www. northern.starweekly.com.au. Tara Murray

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Jets turn up the heat for first win

Knights of Sherwood shine in finals The Sherwood Knights were too good for the Kismet Sharks, including Caleb (pictured), in Sunbury Softball Association’s grand finals. The under-12 grand final, won by the Knights 7-2, was one of four held on Saturday. In under-16s, the Knights won 13-5 against the Panthers, while in the women’s group the Panthers won 13-5 against Wildcats. The Panthers made it a second premiership in taking out the men’s section 8-3 over Knights. More photos of the under-12 grand final are at www.sunbury.starweekly.com.au.

The Sunbury Jets division one men’s side held off Mildura to score its first win of the Big V season on Saturday night. The travelling Jets overcame having 10 less field goal attempts, 15 less rebounds and losing the assist account, to still defeat the Heat 81-77. The Jets got off to a flier in the first quarter, hitting three of six three-pointers to lead by eight points at the first break, 25-17. The Heat reduced the margin to two points in the second quarter as the teams went goal-for-goal. The second half saw the Heat lift attempts at goal, but the Jets ability to hit shots from beyond the arc put their lead at five points at the last break. Going into the last break, the Jets had hit 10 of 20 three-point attempts. In the final quarter, the Heat again put up more shots but the Jets hit the same amount of shots from the field to hold on to a four-point win. Sammy Gazzo top-scored with 24 points, while young gun Harrison Salm scored 17 in his second senior game. The Jets women’s side lost to the Heat 87-55. The Heat dominated the game from the first whistle, winning each quarter by six points or more. Three-point shooting resulted in the margin blowing out, with the Heat making 13 of 37 attempts while the Jets only made one of 12 attempts. Raihania Ratana and Kesley Sigel top-scored with 13 points. Tara Murray

Junior footy ranks thinning By Tara Murray Riddell District Football League is looking at ways to counter the growing problem of under-16 and under-18.5 players leaving the game. Operations manager Toby Boyle says the problem, a statewide issue, is something the RDFL wants to address. Several clubs are short of numbers for under-18.5 sides, with other clubs struggling at the under-16 level. “It’s not ideal,” Boyle said. “We’re still four weeks from the start of the season and a lot of kids have been playing cricket. “Lancefield is the only club that has told us they won’t have an under-18.5 side, but three or four other clubs have spoken to me about a shortage of numbers, though they’re still looking at fielding a side.” Boyle says there has also been a drop in the

number of under-16 teams, with clubs filling one full team first then looking to fill a second XI. “We would like every club to have at least one side and the aim is for every club to have two teams,” Boyle said. “At the moment, only Gisborne Rookies and Rupertswood will field two teams.” Boyle says there needs to be a change in approach at the junior level to try to get players to stay in the game. “We’ve identified that players need to be developed better at a younger level. “They need to play all positions and develop in all areas, not just focus on five or six players to win games through them. “If they’re pigeonholed in one position, they aren’t going to enjoy it and [will] want to walk away. Lancefield and Rockbank are two clubs that have put massive work in over the pre-season

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We put so much time into it; it’s disappointing to - Gavin Sporale see it fail

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to get junior and under-18.5 teams up and running, but with little success. Tigers president Tony McKay said they had done everything they could to get an under-18.5 team this season after not being able to field one last year. “We thought we had it off the ground and had the players across the line, but it hasn’t happened. “We notified the league two weeks ago we wouldn’t have an under-18.5 side as we didn’t want the embarrassment of pulling out two weeks in. “We tried everything. We spoke with the league, schools and other clubs.”

The Tigers are hopeful of having an under-16 side. Rams coach Gavin Sporale says his club will again be without junior sides. “We tried everything and we couldn’t get the numbers needed. We flirted with having under-16s and under-12s but couldn’t get it over the line. “We put so much time into it, it’s disappointing to see it fail,” he said. Sporale says his club is one of the three-four clubs struggling for numbers at the under-18.5 level. “We’ve put in a couple of exemption requests and if they go through we should have 19-20 players.” Romsey is another club struggling for numbers for its under-18.5. Redbacks president Wayne Milburn says he’s confident his club will get the required players in coming weeks.


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