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By David Lee INVESTMENT in the region is on the rise, with more than $500M spent on building new residential and commercial premises, property and land upgrades and proposals put forward for new constructions over the last 20 months.

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2015 AUTUMN EDITION OF 16 Page Liftout NEW HOUSE AND LAND CONSTRUCTIO N 173 homes totallingBOOM… Construction of residential building $43,664,147 being s in the Greater constructed from July 1, 2013 through Shepparton area is boomin g, with more to December 2014.

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IT’S clear that the Greater Sheppa is thriving, with rton housing market an abundance of new housing shooting up across the region estates and house and packages being snapped up. land This housing boom is an indicatio in the region n that confiden is strong and ce predictions show trend is set to that the continue to grow coming into the financial year.

Current figures for the state show new 2.5 percent increase that a in new dwelling the 2013/14 year, s occurred during with the outlook percent increase seeing a further in the 2014/15 7.3 financial year.

• See page 12 to read more about the developments that the past 20 months have taken place over in the region.

EVENTS TO ‘POP-UP’… From left, Shepparton Festival Chair, Michael Molloy, Musician, David Bell, Musician, Matty Hooper, Hops & Harvest Bar, Lauren Kiss, Shepparton Festival Assistant Treasurer, Leanne Raditsas, Board Member, Jillian Hayes, Board Member, Jim Gow, Board Member and Popup Club Event Champion, Jamie Lea. Photo: Alicia Niglia.

Local spaces, local faces and unique celebrations Picked and packed as anticipation grows for festival launch

By Sarah Knight T HIS Friday evening an estimated 200 people will attend the opening night of the 2015 Shepparton Festival at La Trobe University. The event will mark the launch of the festival’s 16 days of exciting events; grown, picked and packed-up ready for your enjoyment.

A key project of this year’s Shepparton Festival is the Festival

Club, a pop up temporary space that appears in different locations throughout the course of the festival. The Festival Club event combines local places, agricultural design, local produce, including local wines, beers and ciders as well as local art and live local music and is designed to entice a new crowd to enjoy the Shepparton Festival.

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STAFF SET FOR FUN… From left, Fun City IT Supervisor, David Jinks, Owner, Angie Shaw, SalvoCare Northern Victoria Work and Learning Centre Team Leader, Luke Shay and Fun City Owner, Darren Shaw.

Photo: Alicia Niglia.

SlavoCare help fill 20 positions of fun

By David Lee ON their search for 60 staff to help fill the positions available at the new Fun City, Owners, Angie and Darren Shaw turned to SalvoCare in Mooroopna, who were able to help them snag 20 staff right away.

Angie said, “We’re pretty happy with the help that SalvoCare have given us.

“We needed 60 staff and were provided with 30 straight up by SalvoCare, and out of

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those SalvoCare will now be helping us to train 20 staff at our Sunshine store, helping them gain their First Aid Certificates, Responsible Serving of Alcohol Certificates and Working with Children Certificates.

“We’re aiming to open in mid April and having the numbers of staff that we need will only help make that possible.”

SalvoCare Northern Victoria Work and Learning Centre Team Leader, Luke Shay said,

“To hire 20 out of the 30 is a pretty good strike rate. Angie and the Fun City team have been very easy to deal with.

“This is great for the region. With all the talk of unemployment levels, we’re glad to be helping out with that.”

Fun City still have 40 positions remaining and are calling on the community to submit their applications to sheppjobs@funcity.com.au

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Plaque in honour of Margaret Billingham returns

By David Lee AFTER many years sitting as a vacant block, the land that once housed the Margaret Billingham Villas at Shepparton Villages’ Tarcoola residence has been reclaimed by the Shepparton Villages Board, allowing for the return of a plaque paying tribute to the late Margaret Billingham, which is also set to pave the way for a multi-million dollar development on the land.

The 30 villas that once stood on the land were named the Margaret Billingham Villas in 1976 and until the buildings were demolished years ago, the original wooden plaque honouring Margaret stood on the site to pay tribute to the tireless work she did with the less privileged members of the local community.

Shepparton Villages Board President, Stephen Merrylees said, “It’s very special that the board was able to reclaim the land back from the government because it fits in with our strategic plan for redevelopment.

“Margaret worked hard with the underprivileged in the community so we believe that there should be something erected in her memory.”

Shepparton Villages CEO, Kerri Rivet said, “It’s an honour to be able to celebrate Margaret’s life contribution to the community. She was such a compassionate person in helping the less fortunate and contributed so much. She was instrumental in the establishment of 30 flats for the elderly on the site.

“We have put in the new plaque to recognise her contribution to the establishment of these flats but also to recognise all the work she has done throughout the community of Shepparton such as spending 22 years in the Shepparton Ladies Benevolent Society, over 18 years with the Royal Institute for the Blind Auxiliary and 27 years in the Agricultural Society of Ladies.”

Former Greater Shepparton City Councillor, Bruce Wilson said, “There is no doubt that the 30 accommodation units making up the

PROUD UNVEILING… Margaret Billingham’s proud Daughters, Beryl Opie, Elsie Brady and Ruby Telford at the unveiling of the new Margaret Billingham plaque at the previous site of the Margaret Billingham Villas at Shepparton Villages’ Tarcoola site. Photo: Madeleine Caccianiga.

villas provided much happiness for many people over 40 years. Today and into the future, this plaque will draw attention to the former Margaret Billingham Villas – but more than that, it will stand as an historic link for future generations.”

Local’s double artistry

By David Lee LOCAL Artist, Jane Spencer is about to get her artistry ‘mooving’ after not only being given the opportunity to paint the Murchison Tomato Festa’s Mooving Art cow but also being chosen as the first artist to feature an exhibit in the Shepparton Art Museum’s (SAM) new community art space.

On Saturday, March 14 Jane’s paintings, themed around local landscapes and floral images, will go on display at SAM for eight weeks and the following day she will be painting the Mooving Art cow at the Murchison Tomato Festa.

Jane said, “Being chosen to paint the Mooving Art cow came about when the Mu rch ison Tomato Festa Com m it tee de c ide d t he y wa nt e d to h ave t hei r own themed cow and approached me to commission one at their event.

“The new community art space upstairs at SAM is a great little space and it will be exciting to be the first to exhibit in that new space.”

EXCITING EXHIBIT… Local Artist, Jane Spencer has been chosen to paint the Murchison Tomato Festa Mooving Art cow and will be the first to exhibit her works in the new community art space at Shepparton Art Museum, which will include her piece Fluorescent Heights (an image depicting a scene of a gum tree along the river in Murchison at dawn). Photo: Alicia Niglia.

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40 years under the stage lights

By David Lee IT has been 40 years since the amalgamation of The Shepparton Light Music Company and Shepparton Dramatic Society saw the creation of Shepparton Theatre Arts Group (STAG) and to help celebrate, the group will be putting on a grand 40 and Fabulous concert production that will take the community on a trip through the years.

Held on July 11, 40 and Fabulous will run for just two big shows and will feature songs from the productions STAG have produced over the years including Tonight from Westside Story, One Day More from Les Miserables, a medley from My Fair Lady and Cell Block Tango from Chicago.

STAG Life Member and Founding Member, Joyce Baker-Dawber said, “The very first STAG production was held in 1975 and was called No No Nanette. We had a cast of 30 to 35. We’ve certainly come a long way since then.

“STAG is great because it involves people from all walks of life and all levels of talent and you really do become a family.

“The group’s highlights have to have been receiving the Music Guild Awards, touring Guys and Dolls in Melbourne and we’ve done some really great plays like The Castle, Inheritance, Le Miserables and cutting edge plays like Equus.

“On Tuesday, March 17 we will be holding an information and audition night for 40 and Fabulous and we encourage anyone who has had anything to do with STAG over the years to come along.”

To attend the information and audition night, visit STAG’s The Bakehouse Blackbox Theatre, 16 Wheeler Street in Shepparton at 7pm on Tuesday, March 17.

CELEBRATING 40 YEARS… Shepparton Theatre Arts Group (STAG) Musical Director for 40 and Fabulous, Wade Gregory and Life Members and Founding Members, Joyce Baker-Dawber and Lance Woodhouse are encouraging anybody who has had anything to do with STAG over the years to help them celebrate 40 years under the stage light. Photo: Madeleine Caccianiga.

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Local couple’s top wish granted THRILLING WIN… Local residents, Mick and Helen Heard are thrilled to be receiving a $1,500 Flight Centre voucher and $1,500 worth of Visa gift cards from Lifestyle Shepparton Sales Manager, Mitch Kennedy, after being announced as the winners of Lifestyle Communities ‘Win your number one thing on your wish list’ competition. Photo: Sarah Knight.

By David Lee LOCAL residents, Mick and Helen Heard were thrilled when they got the call to say that the number one thing on their 2015 wish list would be happening, thanks to winning a competition through Lifestyle Communities.

After entering the ‘Win your number one thing on your wish list’ competition via Lifestyle Shepparton’s Facebook page, the pair were chosen as winners out of 85 entrants, after Helen shared their wish; to see Mick able to go to Darwin for a 50th reunion of the formation of his army unit.

Through the competition, the couple have won a $1,500 Flight Centre voucher along with $1,500 in Visa gift cards.

Helen said, “I saw the post on their Facebook page and I thought, why not?

“It asked us to tell them about our 2015 New Year’s wish and when we received the phone call to say that we’d won, I nearly fell off my perch.

“We’re thrilled.”

Lifestyle Communities Marketing Coordinator, Monika Pilekic said, “The competition was all about engaging people more with Lifestyle Communities and we are so happy to be able to provide this experience for Mick and Helen.”

Event to help inspire change and showcase local women THIS weekend will see local men and women come together to celebrate women in the community at a special Local Women Inspiring Change afternoon tea and networking event that will double as a celebration of International Women’s Day. The event, which will be held at the African Community House, 54 Poplar Avenue, Shepparton from 2pm to 5pm, will allow local women to showcase what they do and the impact they make on the community and to meet with likeminded individuals.

Local Aboriginal Community Leader and Event Emcee, Robynne Nelson said, “This event will provide a wonderful opportunity to bring women together, to celebrate women and to showcase what it is that they

do in our community.

“It’s important to be able to talk to each other and share ideas and this event provides the perfect platform for that.

“Men are also welcome to come along and celebrate the women in their lives and to learn how women contribute to the community.

“Personally, as a Yorta Yorta woman, it’s important and powerful for me to be able to represent my people as a strong business woman at this event.

“The broader community will get a lot out of this and I encourage everybody to come along.”

For further information, phone Emma during business hours on 5832 9479 or email women@shepparton.vic.gov.au

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Events

COMMUNITY CONNECT UPCOMING SHEPPARTON SAFER COMMUNITIES NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH are holding a meeting on Tuesday, March 10 at 7:30pm in the Community Centre Meeting Room, Riverside Plaza, Kialla. All Shepparton residents interested in personal and property safety and crime prevention are invited to attend. For further information, contact Cathie on 5821 9943 or via cathiemcm@ westnet.com.au CELEBRATE PARKS WEEK from March 9 to 15 with the Shepparton Library. Join in story time in the Queens Gardens on Wednesday, March 11 and Friday, March 13 from 10:30am to 11:30am.

Come along and join in parachute play and games.

For more information, call 1300 374 765.

TECH SAVVY SENIORS CLASSES will be held over the next four months at Rochester and Echuca Libraries. Come along and learn email, internet, iPhones and iPads, social media, Samsung phones and tablets, sharing photos and online shopping.

Classes range from the beginner who knows nothing to the intermediate who may know a little or the advanced. Classes are free but bookings are essential and can be made by calling 5481 2400 or online at www.campaspe.vic.gov.au/library Ongoing GRANDPARENTS SUPPORT GROUP meet on the first Thursday of each month from 10am to 12 noon at the Shepparton Family Relationship Centre, 68 Wyndham Street in Shepparton. For information, phone 5820 0444.

THE COMBINED SHEPPARTON PROBUS CLUB meets on the second Tuesday of the month at 9:30am at the Goulburn Valley Hotel. For those ladies and men, retired or semi-retired. Add zest to your lifestyle. For enquiries, phone Kevin on 5822

2673 or Joan on 5823 1987.

PFLAG Shepparton we are a group of parents, family and friends of gay, lesbian and bisexual people who meet regularly to offer support and friendship to families and particularly parents. For more information phone Glenys 0409 626 647 or email pflag@ucce.org.au.

SING AUSTRALIA GROUPS Shepparton meets Tuesdays from 7:30pm to 9:30pm at the Baptist church Shepparton (except school holidays). To participate in singing (no auditions needed), contact Meryl on 5831 2202 or 0418 578 369. Also on the sing Australia website www.singaustralia.com.au.

GV CHRONIC PAIN Support Group meets on the third Wednesday of every month from 1pm to 2:30pm at Primary Care Connect, 399 Wyndham Street, Shepparton. Come along and share in support. For more information, email gvcpsg@ gmail.com or phone 0458 510 416 between 10am and 4pm.

SHEPPARTON PUBLIC Cemetery is announcing that the second stage of the mausoleum is completed and now on sale. The historic cemetery reminds the community it is not run by council and still has room available. For information, phone Jeanette Doherty on 5821 2289.

FREE BREAKFAST FOR EVERYONE at St Georges Road Post Office and Milkbar, 102 St Georges Road, Shepparton from Monday to Friday from 7am to 9am.

SHEPPARTON CHESS CLUB Inc. meet at Shepparton Access, 227 Wyndham Street Shepparton every Saturday at 1pm. Entry only through back door. New members are welcome.

Adults $3 per day, juniors $1.50. Tea and coffee is provided.

T H E G OU L BU R N VA L L EY K I DN EY SUPPORT GROUP meet on the first Monday

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For more information on how to register for your Community Connect listing contact The Adviser via email at classifieds@sheppartonadviser.com.au Please note listings are to be 45 words or less.

of the month from 11am until 2pm at University of Melbourne, School of Rural Health, Graham Street, Shepparton. Our group aims to provide understanding and support to family and friends affected by Kidney Disease. For more information, contact Carmel Gordon on 0407 097 455.

GOLF CROQUET for beginners is held every Friday morning from 9am at the Shepparton Croquet Courts, Winston Street, Shepparton.

Come along and learn a most enjoyable game. First two weeks free following a $5 green fee after that.

Flat shoes required, all other equipment supplied.

For further information, phone Trudy Serafini on 5822 0178.

KYABRAM AL-ANON FAMILY Group meetings are held Mondays from 10:30am to 12pm and Tuesdays from 4:30pm to 6:15pm. Alateen Group meets on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month from 6:15pm. Held at Salvation Army Hall, 24 Unitt Street, Kyabram. Enquiries, 5853 1344 or 0407 522 496.

Tell us about your ‘not for profit’ community events, email classifieds@sheppartonadviser.com. au or fax 5832 8920 (information is required at least 2 weeks before an event)

Poppies a tribute to war affected MORE than 1,000 handcrafted poppies are making their way to Melbourne to be prepared to be displayed at Federation Square on Anzac Day as a tribute to those affected by war.

Gathered with the assistance of Goulburn Valley Regional Library (GVRL), people from across the region handmade the poppies out of wool, fabric and felt to help the 5,000 Poppies Project creators, Lynn Berry and Margaret Knight reach their goal of collecting 102,784 poppies; one for every Australian soldier who has paid the ultimate sacrifice. As of February 21 this year the official total of poppies stands at 120,803.

Lynn said, “After Anzac Day, we are planning to tour the project nationally from 2015 to 2018 with our ultimate aim being to gift the entire project to the Australian War Memorial for all Australians to enjoy.”

GV R L Operations and Community Engagement Manger, Anne Tomietto said, “I have crocheted and knitted a variety of poppies and I am including a dedication to my grandfather.

“My grandfather was able Seaman, Garth Woodgate number 20729. He served on a variety of ships including the HMAS NIZAM. He was a Seaman for 10 years and served between 1935 and 1945. He returned, but suffered from skin disorders throughout his life. He was a gentleman and spoke rarely about his service. He never marched on commemorative days or discussed his navy service. This was simply his way of managing his trauma and living a life.

“This has been a great community and

A POPPY FOR EACH… Goulburn Valley Regional Library Operations and Community Engagement Manger, Anne Tomietto is proud of the local community for helping handmake more than 1,000 poppies to pay tribute to those affected by war as part of the 5,000 Poppies Project. Photo: Alicia Niglia.

national campaign. It seems that through the local community there is a large amount of people who have a family member who was involved in a war or knows someone who has, or is someone from a war torn country and wants to show their dedication.”

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LETTERs

Opinion

Letters to the Editor

We welcome letters to the Editor but they are not guaranteed to be included and may be edited for reasons of style or content. Letters will not be eligible for consideration if they contain defamatory material, or information of a personal nature which is not in the public domain.

COUNCIL ACCOUNTABILITY Dear Editor, I am pleased with the response from the many people who have said to me that an increase in the accountability of councillors to those who elected them is necessary.

Clearly, the public appreciate knowing more about what their councillors do, including attending committee meetings, council briefings and events.

Similar information is provided by other Victorian councils to their communities.

With a new reporting template introduced for our councillors to use, there is now an opportunity for Greater Shepparton councillors to provide that information to the public each month, or from time to time, in the monthly Ordinary Council Agenda. It is their choice.

To date three councillors have voted on two separate occasions to support this move towards increased accountability. They are Cr Polan, Cr Adem and myself.

Yours sincerely, Cr Jenny Houlihan Greater Shepparton City Council

HERIATGE QUERY Dear Editor, I find it intriguing that local council can apply to demolish the barbeque shelter on the lake, and the male and female brick toilet buildings in Queens Gardens, both of which contain a Heritage Overlay, and are solid structures. In 1997 I purchased an old dwelling without Heritage Overlay. In 2011, considering redevelopment, I discovered that council had slapped a heritage overlay on it and a demolition permit would be

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required. A Council Planning and Heritage Advisor inspected the property and wrote, “It is considered that in this instance a refusal to allow demolition would cause an unreasonable financial burden on the land owner. Moreover the house has been extensively altered and there is little heritage fabric left.”

Current amended guidelines now advise that redevelopment is not allowed, only renovation. What about the “unreasonable financial burden?” So it’s alright to knock down the barbeque and toilet blocks, whilst my property remains empty and eating up my retirement fund? I know that there are many people out there who have experienced similar frustrations from vexatious council departments, and I urge you to put pen to paper. Write to anybody and everybody you consider may be sympathetic to your cause.

How can a government body alter a ruling and allow it to effectively cost an individual massive dollars and sleepless night? Just imagine if they were withdrawing funds from their personal bank account and not using ratepayer’s money. Now that would be interesting.

Yours sincerely, Maggie Turner-Miguel Shepparton

INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY 2015 Dear Editor, On March 8, people across Australia will mark International Women’s Day (IWD), and in particular commemorate the 20th anniversary of the Beijing Platform for Action, which envisions a world where women and girls are treated equally to their brothers, husbands and fathers.

While there have been many achievements in Australia over the past 20 years – in the last few months alone Rosie Batty was named Australian of the Year and Linda Dessau was named Governor of Victoria – there is still a long way to go.

The gender pay gap is at 17.1 percent and women in the top levels of management are getting paid up to 45 percent less than their male colleagues.

V i c H e a lt h’s N at io n a l C o m mu n it y Attitudes Survey on Violence against Women, released late last year, revealed some worrying statistics about Australians’ attitudes to gender equality in public life.

27 percent of Australians believe that men make better political leaders than women, a 4 percent increase since 2012.

12 percent of Australians believe that when jobs are scarse that men have more right to a job than a woman.

And 5% of Australians believe university

education is more important for a boy than a girl.

VicHealth focuses on preventing violence against women because it is a significant and preventable contributor to ill health. Over the last decade, we’ve built an irrefutable body of evidence on the health impacts and causes of violence against women.

Sexist and violent behaviour is learned and it can be unlearned. International Women’s Day is a time to stand up and challenge attitudes, which work against achieving equality between men and women.

Yours sincerely, Jerril Rechter CEO VicHealth

NEW ART GALLERY PROPOSAL Dear Editor, One reads of the many wonderful and beneficial innovations that will be available in our proposed new art gallery for the Greater Shepparton citizens and the council could be lauded for their vision, but I, and I suspect many more citizens, would appreciate the facility of an area/gallery set aside within the new art museum for the sole purpose of displaying the art works, including painting, sculpture, photography etc, of the many, many non-famous Greater Shepparton artists of all ages who would welcome, and I believe grasp, with great enthusiasm, an opportunity to share their art offerings with residents and visitors to Shepparton. Perhaps allowing a number of artists to exhibit a selection of their art works for several months then to invite another group of artists to do the same for the next period and so on. The artists, if they wished, could be on hand to introduce themselves and answer enquiries of their art.

In Shepparton and the wider community there is a wealth of talent, which, I believe, the public would appreciate the opportunity to enjoy but does not have the convenience to view other than in art shows and competitions.

Wouldn’t it be a wonderful thing for Shepparton to be able to offer its citizens and visitors an experience akin to the street artists of Paris, “Live on Gene Kelly,” and the opportunity to see the works of professional and amateur, gifted and triers, young and elderly artists of all mediums and perhaps foster an awareness by residents of their gifted neighbours and hopefully a wish to emanate them and perhaps find joy and satisfaction in their own hidden talents Yours sincerely, Wilf Lumley Mooroopna

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Region revvs up for Dream Machines

DREAM MACHINES TO CRUISE INTO SHEPPATON… SAM Director, Kirsten Paisley with Chrysler Front End Design Proposal – Blue Sedan, 1971 by Robert S. Ackerman, which will be one of the works on display at the upcoming Dream Machines exhibit.

Photo: Madeleine Caccianiga.

THE region is getting revved up in anticipation for the opening of a collaborative exhibition between the Shepparton Art Museum (SAM) and the Shepparton Motor Museum, set to cruise into town with a special opening Dream

Machines Motor Show and Street Party.

While the exhibitions open to the public from this Saturday, the street party will run on Saturday, March 14 kicking off at 2pm with the Motor Museum’s Annual Motor Show

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held at Emerald Bank Leisure Land. Visitors will see hundreds of vehicles on display inside and outside the museum, including the feature exhibition Dream Machines: The Cars.

At 5pm, a large number of exceptional classic vehicles from the motor show will cruise over to SAM, lining Welsford Street for a celebration of the partnership between both Museums and Shepparton’s passionate car culture.

SA M Director, Kirsten Paisley said, “These concept vehicles in the exhibit were commissioned by artists who had to draw what didn’t exist; an image of the motoring future.

“There’s such an incredible car culture in Shepparton and the museum wanted to appeal to that and show the community works that they otherwise wouldn’t get a chance to see.

“We are really excited to be having the first

ever street party at SAM. The front of the museum will come alive with the best examples of ‘50s and ‘60s car design, which visitors can enjoy while listening to the rock n’ roll tunes of well-loved performer, Mikelangelo. What a great opportunity to chill out and enjoy both the vehicles and the artwork that led to their creation. This event is truly for everyone.”

Alongside a 10-week public program full of related workshops, talks and other events, the exhibition design at SAM integrates SAM Play, which will provide two thematic spaces that revolve around drawing activities developed by Drawing Wall Artist, Lee Ward.

To purchase tickets to the Dream Machines Motor Show and Street Party, visit the Riverlinks Box Office in the Eastbank Centre, or via www.dreammachinesshepparton.com.au

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Shepparton Optical focuses on whole eye health SEE AS WELL AS YOU CAN… Shepparton Optical Business Owner and Optometrist, Alan Schmedje is pleased to be able to offer the best practice eye care to the people across the Goulburn Valley region.

Photo: Alicia Niglia.

THE passionate professionals at Shepparton Optical Services have been servicing Shepparton and surrounds for over 23 years, offering best practice eye care to the people of the Goulburn Valley.

Self confessed perfectionist, Business Owner and Optometrist, Alan Schmedje said, “When a person comes in to see us about getting some glasses, the most important question for us is, what is causing your problem?

“The main cause of vision loss in the world is refractive error; this is corrected by glasses, contact lenses or refractive surgery, however the next four most common causes of vision loss, Glaucoma, Cataract, Macular Degeneration or Diabetic eye disease require thorough testing to be detected. These are very serious conditions and that’s why

Shepparton Optical Services focus on whole eye health.

“We have the skills, experience and equipment to determine what it is that is stopping you from seeing as well as you could, and then determine where to next.

After all, everyone deserves to have good eye sight.”

Alan added, “We’re not about meeting a sales target every month, we want to ensure each of our clients is able to see as well as they possibly can.”

For friendly service and expert advice on all your eye wear and eye care needs, visit Shepparton Optical Services at 58 High Street, Shepparton. Open from Monday to Friday from 9:00am to 5:00pm as well as Saturdays from 9:00am to 12.00pm. To make an appointment phone 5822 1411.

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ENJOY AUTUMN CELEBRATIONS… Anna Monichino is hosting a number of magnificent events at Monichino Wines during the Autumn months.

Photo: Alicia Niglia.

Monichino Wines presents awesome Autumn celebrations MONICHINO Wines is the place to be for awesome Autumn celebrations this season. Easter weekend, Saturday April 4 and Sunday April 5, experience traditional Italian fare with all things Mediterranean; enjoy homemade woodfire pizza or share in an antipasto or regional cheese platter, with gluten free options also available.

May is Aussie Wine Month and Wine Australia has invited wine business’, wine regions, restaurants, retailers and other interested parties to get involved in Australia’s biggest celebration of Australian wine from May 1 to 31 this year.

A large number of Goulburn Valley wineries will take part in the celebrations by hosting a number of events across the month of May; as a proud member of

the Goulburn Valley Wine Association, Monichino Wines will also be hosting a number of events to help raise awareness about the diversity, quality and regionality of Goulburn Valley Wines. One of the key events to be held at Monichino Wines will be a magnificent Italian feast, served with perfectly paired new release wines, presented by celebrated Chef, Angela Mangiameli, host Anna Monichino and Chief Winemaker Terry Monichino.

Monichino’s May degustation dinner will be held on Saturday May 23, at Monichino Wines, 70 Berrys Road, Katunga, for more details on these and other upcoming events, visit www.monichino.com.au phone 5864 6452 or email functions@monichino.com.au

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Local spaces, local faces and unique celebrations EMERGING TALENT… From left, Anointing Band African Kick Member, Jack Manasi, Shepparton Festival Chair, Michael Molloy, Anointing Band African Kick Members, Lawi Bisimwa, Dieumerci Jackson, Erick Njiginya, Lavien Anania, Dorcas Wilonja, Joyeuse Baluhire and Machinda Maulidi. Photo: Alicia Niglia.

Festival Director, Ros Abercrombie says, “The Festival Club is all about embracing the festival tagline ‘Unique events in unusual places.’

“The Festival Club will ‘pop-up’ in locations that might not be considered traditional venue spaces, for example the old steel yard next to the Hospice Opportunity Shop on Fryers Street,” explains Ms Abercrombie.

“Great live music from our region’s most talented artists is a real key feature of the event along with local wines from Tallis and Longleat wineries, local ciders from Co-op Cider, Snakes and Ladders and Too Many Chiefs as well as beer from local namesake Furphys Ale will all be available for purchase.”

Event Organizer, Jamie Lea says, “The event embraces the up-cycling of old fruit boxes as furniture, and will bring together local producers and musicians to celebrate all that is grown, picked and packed locally.

“The musicians involved in the Festival Club are all local and we are so keen to have them on our stage! Just to name a few, there’ll be Matty Hooper, Stephie Watts, Joe Kosky, Annabelle Hayes, Grace Evans, Sam and Sam and Tim’s Myth.”

The Festival Club is a free event, which is strictly no BYO and is proudly supported by Shepparton Show Me.

THE Festival Club pop-up event location details • DATE Monday, 9 March, from 11am to 6pm LOCATION Longleat Wines, 105 Old Weir Road, Murchison *Farmers Market* • DATE Saturday, 14 March, from 2pm to 8pm LOCATION Tallis Wines, 195 Major Plains Road, Dookie *Featuring black sheep tucker* • DATE Sunday 15 March, from 2pm to 6pm LOCATION Tallis Wines, 195 Major Plains Road, Dookie • DATE Thursday 19 and Friday 20 March, from 6pm to 10pm LOCATION The old steel yard, 141 Fryers Street, Shepparton • DATE Saturday 21 and Sunday 22 March, from 4pm to 10pm LOCATION The old steel yard 141 Fryers Street, Shepparton For more information about events happening across the 2015 Shepparton Festival, visit www.sheppartonfestival.org. au or follow the Shepparton Festival on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Hard work pays off for Drummond Golf IT has been a big 18 months for the team at Drummond Golf in Shepparton, particularly for Franchisee, Lincoln Ferrari.

Lincoln bought the franchise, one of the 50 Drummond Golf stores in the national chain, back in 2013 and relocated his family from Bendigo to Shepparton; grabbing with both hands, the opportunity to take the business to new heights, introducing a fresh and energetic new approach to Drummond Golf, Shepparton.

A testament to hard work and dedication, Lincoln’s efforts have recently paid off and for the first time in the Shepparton store’s 29 year history the business has been recognised at Drummond Golf’s annual awards evening, held at the MCG Members Dining Room.

The store received six nominations and took home three out of the six, with one of the awards being the most significant of the event, the Franchisee of the Year award, Lincoln said, “There’s been a lot of hard work over the last 18 months, particularly moving my family into a new community, it’s been really awesome to get some recognition.”

Both full time Sales Assistant Roger Eddy and Franchisee Lincoln Ferrari were nominated for the Sales Person of the Year award, but unfortunately there can only be one winner, and the accolade was awarded to Lincoln.

Lincoln said, “I’d like to say a big thank you to everyone - including not only our valued customers but also the local clubs too, for all their support over the last 18 months.

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DRUMMOND TAKES SIGNIFICANT AWARD… General Manager of Srixon Sports Australia, Martin Wright and Drummond Golf Shepparton Franchisee, Lincoln Ferrari at the Drummond Golf annual awards evening, where the Shepparton store took home three awards; one being the most significant of the event, the Franchisee of the Year award. Photo: Supplied.

There’s been a huge amount of positive feedback and that’s what’s really encouraging, and of course a massive thank you to our staff as well, it’s been a real team effort to get to where we are.”

For all your golfing needs, call in and see Lincoln and the team at 162 High Street Shepparton, phone 58213 037 or visit www. drummondgolf.com.au

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16 pages of New homes, Design ideas, Land releases and lifestyle opportunities

The best in home living

$43.6M housing boom

CONSTRUCTION BOOM… Construction of residential buildings in the Greater Shepparton area is booming, with more than 173 homes totalling $43,664,147 being constructed from July 1, 2013 through to December 2014.

2014/15 market trend to see continued growth IT’S clear that the Greater Shepparton housing market is thriving, with an abundance of new housing estates shooting up across the region and house and land packages being snapped up.

This housing boom is an indication that confidence in the region is strong and predictions show that the trend is set to continue to grow coming into the new financial year. Current figures for the state show that a 2.5 percent increase in new dwellings occurred during the 2013/14 year, with the outlook seeing a further 7.3 percent increase in the 2014/15 financial year.

• See page 12 to read more about the developments that have taken place over the past 20 months in the region.

HOUSING MARKET GAINS STRENGTH… One of the hundreds of new homes that have been or are currently being built in the Greater Shepparton area in the last 20 months. Photos: Madeleine Caccianiga.

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16 pages of New homes, Design ideas, Land releases and lifestyle opportunities

The best in home living

$43.6M housing boom

CONSTRUCTION BOOM… Construction of residential buildings in the Greater Shepparton area is booming, with more than 173 homes totalling $43,664,147 being constructed from July 1, 2013 through to December 2014.

2014/15 market trend to see continued growth IT’S clear that the Greater Shepparton housing market is thriving, with an abundance of new housing estates shooting up across the region and house and land packages being snapped up.

This housing boom is an indication that confidence in the region is strong and predictions show that the trend is set to continue to grow coming into the new financial year. Current figures for the state show that a 2.5 percent increase in new dwellings occurred during the 2013/14 year, with the outlook seeing a further 7.3 percent increase in the 2014/15 financial year.

• See page 12 to read more about the developments that have taken place over the past 20 months in the region.

HOUSING MARKET GAINS STRENGTH… One of the hundreds of new homes that have been or are currently being built in the Greater Shepparton area in the last 20 months. Photos: Madeleine Caccianiga.

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new House&Land Invest in your dreams at Kialla Green Shepparton SET amongst Sevens Creek Reserve, Kialla Green Shepparton is a significant land division offering 300 new allotments in a wellestablished area of Shepparton.

Kialla is fast developing a reputation as the place to live for young professionals, with convenient lifestyle solutions on offer including both court and avenue allotments now available.

Kialla Green Shepparton is located within walking distance to Riverside Plaza and the Kialla Sporting Complex facility. Situated on Cimmaron Way, Kialla the estate offers a very manageable distance and easy access to Shepparton CBD via Melbourne Road.

Kialla Green boasts the availability of reasonable sized lots with plenty of room to landscape as desired.

Kevin Hicks Real Estate Director, Rocky Gagliardi has said, “This is a rare opportunity to invest in an estate so close to the CBD, just south of the broken river. It is an estate with lots larger than usual spread throughout, these sized lots are becoming more and more uncommon and harder to come by.”

Your Land Director, Mark Erskine said, “We acknowledge that there are a few new developments occurring around the Shepparton and Mooroopna area but this is a particularly exciting opportunity because it already has so many existing amenities, including the plaza, waterways and sporting grounds; whereas many other developments are on outskirts of town and their amenities have not been built yet.”

For more information on investing in your dreams at Kialla Green Shepparton, visit www.yourland.com or phone Rocky Gagliardi on 0407 826 542.

CONVENIENT LIFESTYLE… Experience Kialla’s convenient lifestyle by investing in Kialla Green Shepparton. Photo: Madeleine Caccianiga.

Your latest building statistics From 1-7-13 to Dec-14

Same Period Last Year

GREATER SHEPPARTON CITY COUNCIL

No.

Est. Cost

No.

Est. Cost

New Dwellings

173

43,664,147

183

$47,566,420

Dwelling Additions/Outbuildings/Swimming Pools/Restumps/Demolitions

440

11,154,682

408

11,420,694

New Commercial

24

16,641,253

11

5,379,064

Other Commercial/ Additions/Alterations/shop Fitouts

39

6,960,827

45

8,569,514

Total

676

78,420,909

647

72,935,692

Outside Municipality

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648,582

79

3,278,021

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new House&Land BUILDING MADE EASY… GMCU Branch Manager, Dallas Moore, Operations Manager, Peter Thomas and Loans Manager, Ken Kilsby have many years of experience and expertise in helping locals build their own home. Photo: Alicia Niglia.

Know how to buy your first home

Experience the

GMCU difference THE Goulburn Murray Credit Union have been assisting people to build their own homes for many years, ensuring simple and refined processes that mean building your brand new home could be as easy as visiting your local GMCU branch to discuss loan options.

Shepparton’s GMCU Operations Manager, Peter Thomas said, “Building a home can be stressful, home builders don’t need added stress from their bank or financial institution, so the GMCU make the process as simple as possible.

“Using a loan to fund your new home is done in stages, just like the builder will construct the home in stages. When each stage is completed (for example, frame or fit-out) the property is re-valued and this enables extra funds to be advanced from the loan.

“Often a construction loan will start as a loan to buy your land, and will be increased when you start to build. Applying for a construction loan is just like applying for a normal home loan. You need to complete an application and supply personal details about your finances and income. You also need to provide details about

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the construction, such as plans and permits.

“It is important that you prepare a personal budget that includes all the construction costs and allows for unexpected or unplanned costs within it.

“A home loan application should be made and approved prior to engaging a builder to build your new home, this will give you peace of mind that your finance has been approved.

Peter added, “I invite anyone considering a new build to visit one of our branches to discuss the GMCU’s construction loan option.

“GMCU loans are not available through brokers, so we urge people to ask us about the credit union difference.”

The GMCU has a number of branches located throughout central Victoria, including Shepparton, Mooroopna, Kyabram, Seymour, Euroa, Kilmore, Numurkah, Benalla and Echuca.

For more information contact the GMCU Shepparton, on 5821 9033 or visit www.gmcu.com.au

ENTERING the property market can be daunting and scary, when it should be an exciting time in any person’s life and although buying a brand new home is a much bigger investment than buying a car or paying for a holiday, it is just as important to know all the ins and outs.

The following tips will make the journey to buying your new home a little easier.

• Don’t rush. Spend some time researching the area you would like to live in. This will allow you to properly understand value, what you should be paying and more importantly what you shouldn’t be paying.

• What are your must haves? Decide what it is that you absolutely must have and run with it. If you definitely want a car space, be sure you inform the builder and don’t settle on less if it’s what you really want, remember this is an investment for most of your life, so you want to be comfortable.

• B u d g e t o u t s i d e t h e a c t u a l purchase. You need to budget for expenses outside of buying your house. Make sure you have allocated money for your local council rates and be sure to talk to your builder about any further expenses that may arise.

• Due diligence. Before signing off, be sure to check, double check and triple check that everything is in working order and your home has been built to your specifications.

• When it comes to finding the right lender, shop around. You might decide to use a mortgage broker rather than getting a bank loan. Don’t settle for the first mortgage rate; go out and see who is offering the best deal and service.

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new House&Land Archer’s Field Mooroopna offers lifestyle living ARCHER’S Field Mooroopna offer great value large blocks with options to bundle your purchase into a flexible house and land package. Up to 20m of road frontage means these lots are of rare value and larger than standard with a width that allows for greater flexibility in new home design.

Kavant Nominees are the driving force behind Archer’s Field Mooroopna and are renowned for developing estates with a difference; their attention to detail and the creation of community friendly spaces is a key difference that sets these estate developments apart from others.

Youngs and Co Director, Glenn Young says, “With the current investment trend in Mooroopna and the likes of the new Woolworths and Aldi stores, the town is quickly developing a cleaner, crisper image and new housing is becoming much sought after. Price affordability along with the choices now available in Mooroopna give people a lot of confidence in the area.”

With blocks starting from just $100,000 in a fully established, new estate that is conveniently located in close proximity to Coles for shopping, or walking distance to both Westside Performing Arts Centre and Mooroopna Secondary College, these blocks are nothing short of a bargain for a new home builder.

INVEST IN ARCHER’S FIELD… Youngs and Co Director, Glenn Young and Stockdale and Leggo Managing Director, Scott Butler can help you with all of your enquiries about investing in land at Archer’s Field Mooroopna. Photo: Alicia Niglia.

Stockdale and Leggo Managing Director, Scott Butler added, “Living in a protected estate which is fresh, clean and tidy and offers lifestyle living with the deliberately

designed parks and gardens really is a lifestyle choice.”

For more information on investing in land at Archer’s Field Mooroopna, phone Glenn

Young at Youngs and Co on 0438 579 993 or Scott Butler at Stockdale and Leggo on 0418 149 569.

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Rely on local knowledge with Hotondo HOME BUILDING EXPERIENCE… Hotondo Homes Managing Director, Colin Mintern and the team at Hotondo Homes have all the knowledge and experience to help you build your new home. Photo: Alicia Niglia.

CONSIDERING building your new home? You can rely on the local knowledge and experience of your local Hotondo Homes builders. Colin and Sue Mintern have owned the Shepparton Hotondo Homes franchise for over 20 years, providing homebuilders with local knowledge and the knowhow to make your build as easy as possible.

With a strong sense of loyalty to the local trades you can be sure that quality workmanship is confirmed in your initial handshake with Colin, “Although we are a part of a national network, we still have the freedom and ability to call upon local suppliers and always use local ‘tradies’ where possible,” says Colin.

“The benefit of building with Hotondo Homes Shepparton, is that you get to speak directly to the guy that owns the business and not only that, I’m always onsite to supervise and project manage as well as deal with any issues that may arise.”

Colin says, “We’re here to advise and help any prospective buyers; sort through their plans and options, find the most ideal location and consider things like building in the best position in order to take advantage of the northerly aspect, so as to ensure warmth in the home in the winter months.”

Hotondo Homes Shepparton is located at 53 Canterbury Ave, Shepparton, for more information on building with Hotondo Homes visit www.hotondo. com.au or phone Colin and Sue on 5831 2250.

Strength continues in the new home building market AFTER seeing bumper new dwelling rates across the state in the 2013/14 financial year the forecast for the coming year is set to see the strength of the home building market continue.

In 2013/14, new dwelling commencements in Victoria increased by 2.5 percent to 51,946. And the forecast is set to see a further increase of 7.3 percent in 2014/15 to take ‘dwelling starts’ to 55,762.

Housing Industry Association Executive Director Victoria, Gil King said, “Dwelling commencements in Victoria are forecast to rise for a second year, meaning the overall level of activity is on track to remain historically healthy.

“New home building made a massive contribution to economic growth in the state last year, with particularly strong increases in new multi-unit dwelling construction.

“Strong new home building activity helps to contain price pressures in the housing market. A steady flow of new homes is therefore consistent with achieving better affordability outcomes.”

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to buy new THERE has never been a better time to sit down and consider building your very own home, after the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) Board announced last month it would be lowering the Official Cash Rate for the first time since August 2013.

Housing Industry Association Chief Economist, Harley Dale said, “The RBA Board have cut rates to provide an opportunity for the economy to grow at a stronger rate than might otherwise have occurred.

“New residential construction has been the star performer of the Australian economy in recent years, generating considerable employment along the way.

“A further ‘touch down’ to interest rates will help maintain very healthy levels of new home building while hopefully broadening the base of Australia’s economic growth.”

ALL YOUR ROOFING NEEDS… John Brain Roofing Services Co-owners, Ian Williams and Peter Sanders are part of the dedicated team that can help you with all aspects of residential, industrial and commercial roofing, including both new and roof replacement work. Photo: Alicia Niglia.

Free roofing measure and quote JOHN Brain Roofing Services are experienced and trustworthy suppliers and installers of Colorbond® roofing, fascia and guttering, roller doors and skylights.

The team at John Brain Roofing’ is made up of a trio of dedicated owners; Sales Manager, Ian Williams, Office Manager, Peter Sanders, and Qualified Plumber and Roofer Luke Chambers.

The trio take great pride in delivering personalised customer service, premium products and high quality workmanship, specialising in all aspects of residential, industrial and commercial roofing, including both new and roof replacement work.

Office Manager, Peter says, “ We just get in and get

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the job done. We’re always actively seeking new jobs and when faced with a problem, there really is no issue we can’t overcome.”

Based in Shepparton, John Brain Roofing’ services not only the Goulburn Valley, but will also travel as far as Benalla, Seymour, Jerilderie and Echuca.

“There’s no need to put up with a leaking roof anymore, just give us a call to arrange a free measure and quote,” says Peter.

For a competitive no-obligation, free quote or to discuss your roofing needs call and speak to the friendly team at John Brain Roofing Services today on 5831 2721 or visit www.jbroofing.com.au

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More than just kitchens at Liberty Kitchens

QUALITY CRAFTSMANSHIP… Liberty Kitchens Senior Sales Estimator, Dawn Rayner along with the team at Liberty Kitchens offer quality craftsmanship and installation to help you update your kitchen, bathroom, ensuite, study, bedroom, living room and alfresco area. Photo: Alicia Niglia.

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THEY are known for their quality craftsmanship and installation but Liberty Kitchens do more than just provide specialist designs on kitchens.

Do you need your bathroom, ensuite, study, bedroom, living room or alfresco area updated or newly designed? Liberty Kitchens can work with you to custom design cabinetry that will suit your home’s unique style.

Liberty Kitchens Senior Sales Estimator, Dawn Rayner said, “We can virtually do anything. If you have an idea, bring it in and have a chat to us and we’ll work out how we can build it for you.”

“Some of the most popular items we have been asked to make are for other areas of the home including vanity units, laundry cabinets, home offices, wardrobes, television units and alfresco cabinets.”

“The 2014/2015 trends are demanding clean straight lines in carpentry. Clients are leaning towards vanity units with a floating effect and the absence of handles on drawers and cupboards, with the push to open option on these becoming more popular.”

“People are also considering more the use of stone for benchtops and undermounting basins to give a fluid line. We are also seeing floating shelves being used in units that are custom designed for DVD players and gaming devices”.

“Going back to the kitchen though, we have also noticed customers opting to include LED lighting in kitchen cabinets to improve lighting conditions on work surfaces,” said Dawn.

For more information or to speak to the professional team at Liberty Kitchens visit 60 Williams Road, Shepparton or phone 5831 2620.

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Investments in the region gain strength

LOCAL INVESTING GAINS STRENGTH… Kevin Hicks Real Estate Director, Rocky Gagliardi is seeing investments in the region gaining strength, after seeing growth in properties being sold. Photo: Madeleine Caccianiga

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$500M SPENT ON BUILDING REGION… Both local and non-local investors have spent more than $500M on building new residential and commercial premises as well as upgrades to property and land over the last 20 months, including the new APCO Service Station (left) and the new Riverside Plaza complex (right). . Photos: Madeleine Caccianiga

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Over the last 20 months the region has seen local, national, international and statewide investors building on the region’s economy and creating jobs including GrainCorp Oilseeds Numurkah plant sharing in $125M, Aldi’s $2M expansion, a $3.5M investment by Radevski Coolstores, Pactum Dairy’s $67M opening and expansion, a $13.3M Dhurringile Prison upgrade, a $2M Quality Hotel Parklake upgrade, the $100M SPC investment, a $1.4M Shepparton Golf Club Rebuild, the $2.2M relocation of Scorpio foods from Dandenong to Lemnos, a $14.2M Unilever upgrade, Shepparton Marketplace changing hands for $70.6M, the $3.6M construction of the new APCO Service Station and the $17M new Riverside Plaza complex.

Other investments by State and Federal Government, local groups as well as council include a $700,000 Wanganui Park Secondary College upgrade, the $73M Shepparton Law Courts funding, the $13.44M proposed Sports Precinct upgrade, a $3M music department upgrade for Goulburn Valley Grammar, a new $10.4M Youth Foyer, a $2M African Community Centre, a $240,000 Shepparton Search and Rescue upgrade, a $650,000 upgrade to the Shepparton Library, $1.1M of renovations to GV Health’s Mary Coram Unit, Medical Ward and Pharmacy, a $400,000 upgrade to the Shepparton Senior Citizens Centre, a $1.5M upgrade to the Shepparton Showgrounds and the $42.5M proposal for the new Shepparton Art Museum.

Expansions such as that shown by Bras ‘n’ Things, mergers like that between Focus Cards and Gifts and Centrefair Lotto and the opening of several other businesses including Mass Nutrition, restaurant 2wo 7even 5ive, Kathmandu, A la mode, the new Malaysian supermarket Sahar Market and Halal Butcher and Go Sushi are also a strong indication that investors are entering and have confidence in the local market.

Construction of new residential properties have also boomed with more than $43M spent on new dwellings since July 2013.

Kevin Hicks Real Estate Director, Rocky Gagliardi said, “To see commercial properties moving and to have interest from right across Australia is a good sign.

“It really provides a vote of confidence in the area to be seeing that people are confident in spending money here.

“We have had tough times like most regional areas, but this amount of investment is an indication that people outside the region are confident in the Shepparton area.

“Shepparton is a strong area with stronger yields, which makes it appealing.

“Even in the last three months, we have seen properties including 247 Wyndham Street, 89 Drummond Road, 31 Hoskins Street and 157 Fenaughty Street in Kyabram sold.

“The amount of properties turning over in such a short period is a good sign for the area.”

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HOUSE AND LAND TIPS… Before you break into the new house and land market, there are a few things you need to decide upon that will make the process a little easier. Photo: Supplied.

House and land packages: what to look for HOUSE and land packages are all the rage at the moment and are usually the cheaper way to break into the property market, but there are a few things you need to really look at before buying into a package and beginning the building process.

• The right estate It’s important to ensure you pick the right estate or ‘community’ to build in. Start with your lifestyle and make sure the community you choose meets your needs. Pay attention to infrastructure nearby, particularly transport. Remember, you will be living as a part of this community for a while, so you want to be sure it is right for you and your family.

• New estate checklist: - Travel time to work, family and friends - Community design – takes advantage of the landscape and incorporates social infrastructure like childcare centres and schools - Good transport and shopping options nearby - Open public space like parks and walking trails • The lot Typically, blocks start at 300sqm and rise to up to around 600sqm with smaller lots typically close to open spaces, convenience retail and collector roads.

The slope or grading of the lot is also an important consideration, with the flatter blocks best for the volume style builders, while sloping blocks usually require a bespoke build, which is more expensive.

• Lot checklist: - Shape of lot suited to the house you intend to build - Grading – flat for the designs of volume builders, sloped for spilt level but will need bespoke design - Orientation – Do you want the backyard facing the afternoon sun?

- Topography – elevated if you want a balcony with views - Smaller lots for a smaller houses closer to parks and retail - Unstable soil and underground rock – these can ratchet up building costs • The right builder The best way to find a builder is to visit a range of display homes on your favoured estate.

Once you have found a house with the design you like, it’s time to talk business with the builder. Be sure to enquire about the following: - What is included and what isn’t. Display homes feature the best fittings, finishes and appliances, which may not be included in the standard package

- Layout. Most buyers like to make changes but these can prove problematic for the builders - Construction. When will it commence and how long will it take - Environment features. The cost of power, water and gas is likely to keep on rising, so ask which sustainability features are incorporated into the design - Before committing to a builder, ask to see examples of houses they have completed in the last two years and see if you can talk to the owners. This will give you an insight into the process and how happy the owners are with their house.

Builder checklist: - Are they licensed?

- Do they have builder’s insurance?

- Have they checked the lot for suitability?

- Have you visited recent projects?

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Create a functional and fantastic interior YOU spend a great deal of time inside your home and that’s why it is so important to make sure that your indoors are not only functional but are exactly what you want aesthetically.

To help you pull together the perfect interior design for your new home there are some basics to follow.

1. Functional layout Interior design must begin with a functional layout of a room.

So when you are building a new home, be sure to keep your interior in mind when looking at layout and design.

Functionality of your home is very dependent on individual lifestyles. If you have an empty nest, then you may be more willing to invest in expensive pieces and room decor, while busy families may prefer an open floor plan that is unobstructed by numerous decorative objects. Consider your individual living needs and then you can start planning your look.

2. Choose your seating wisely Most designers will tell you that if you are going to splurge on

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one item, then let it be the lounge suite. Choosing the correct seating for a room can be overwhelming. You need to choose the correct colour, fabric and size.

Visiting numerous design showrooms will help you in the initial search of style options that suit your needs and tastes.

But before venturing out to shop, measure the space you have available. Colour is also important so try to choose a colour or pattern that won’t get ‘old.’ Another nice tip is to look at the colours you will have in your home; colours of wall paint, carpet, rugs even artistry you have hanging on the wall can help with choosing the right colour lounge suite for you.

3. A touch of décor Making a style statement is all the rage right now and the best way to do that in your home is by adding a touch of décor.

For those who have a seasoned knowledge of design this step may come naturally but for newcomers to design a great place to start is by browsing through magazines or

online for some ideas. While browsing, take notice of the way showrooms display their decorative objects; notice that most things are placed thoughtfully into groupings and not strewn about individually through the room. Also, adding a touch of green really does finish any room. A tall potted plant or two really can make a room look and feel fresher. Most of all though be sure to try and buy objects that really speak to who you are.

4. Make it you Perhaps the most important design tip is to make your indoors you. This is where you get to have fun and showcase your personality.

If you love colour, then find ways to incorporate colour through pillows and removable wallpaper. If you have travelled the world, then showcase the pictures you have taken or the items you collected while traveling. If you love zebras, then incorporate some zebra print on a foot stool or area rug.

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BEFORE you go committing yourself to purchasing a block of land there is an all important first step that you need to take to ensure you don’t get left stuck in the mud, and that is to get your soil tested.

While a block of land may look alright to the eye, it can have hidden dangers attached to it if the soil isn’t tested to ascertain the correct slab and footing design of your home. If for example, you’re building on a slope, the wrong slab and footing design could see your land slip.

Australia also has a set of standards that are applied to soil tests. The classifications range from stable to land expected to have excessive movement. There are a lot of sites that are rated “P,” which means “potential problem,” and it is essential that you know if your land has this rating before you go through with buying it. The “P” rating doesn’t mean that a home can’t be built on the land, but it does mean that further testing is necessary to determine what type of home is best-suited to be built on the land.

The test is taken through soil samples being tested for the potential of shrinking and swelling, which is a predictor of movement. Other site classification indices are applied to testing and the classification is determined. When the land is given a classification, it determines what building structure and foundations will give the best results on the land and therefore let you know if that block of land is the right block to build you home.

GET YOUR SOIL TESTED… Before you lock in a block of land, be sure to get your soil tested or it could leave you with bigger problems down the track. Photo: Supplied.

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new House&Land Invest in your dreams at Kialla Green Shepparton SET amongst Sevens Creek Reserve, Kialla Green Shepparton is a significant land division offering 300 new allotments in a wellestablished area of Shepparton.

Kialla is fast developing a reputation as the place to live for young professionals, with convenient lifestyle solutions on offer including both court and avenue allotments now available.

Kialla Green Shepparton is located within walking distance to Riverside Plaza and the Kialla Sporting Complex facility. Situated on Cimmaron Way, Kialla the estate offers a very manageable distance and easy access to Shepparton CBD via Melbourne Road.

Kialla Green boasts the availability of reasonable sized lots with plenty of room to landscape as desired.

Kevin Hicks Real Estate Director, Rocky Gagliardi has said, “This is a rare opportunity to invest in an estate so close to the CBD, just south of the broken river. It is an estate with lots larger than usual spread throughout, these sized lots are becoming more and more uncommon and harder to come by.”

Your Land Director, Mark Erskine said, “We acknowledge that there are a few new developments occurring around the Shepparton and Mooroopna area but this is a particularly exciting opportunity because it already has so many existing amenities, including the plaza, waterways and sporting grounds; whereas many other developments are on outskirts of town and their amenities have not been built yet.”

For more information on investing in your dreams at Kialla Green Shepparton, visit www.yourland.com or phone Rocky Gagliardi on 0407 826 542.

CONVENIENT LIFESTYLE… Experience Kialla’s convenient lifestyle by investing in Kialla Green Shepparton. Photo: Madeleine Caccianiga.

Your latest building statistics From 1-7-13 to Dec-14 GREATER SHEPPARTON CITY COUNCIL

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Same Period Last Year

Est. Cost

No.

Est. Cost

New Dwellings

173

43,664,147

183

$47,566,420

Dwelling Additions/Outbuildings/Swimming Pools/Restumps/Demolitions

440

11,154,682

408

11,420,694

New Commercial

24

16,641,253

11

5,379,064

Other Commercial/ Additions/Alterations/shop Fitouts

39

6,960,827

45

8,569,514

Total

676

78,420,909

647

72,935,692

Outside Municipality

25

648,582

79

3,278,021

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new House&Land BUILDING MADE EASY… GMCU Branch Manager, Dallas Moore, Operations Manager, Peter Thomas and Loans Manager, Ken Kilsby have many years of experience and expertise in helping locals build their own home. Photo: Alicia Niglia.

Know how to buy your first home

Experience the

GMCU difference THE Goulburn Murray Credit Union have been assisting people to build their own homes for many years, ensuring simple and refined processes that mean building your brand new home could be as easy as visiting your local GMCU branch to discuss loan options.

Shepparton’s GMCU Operations Manager, Peter Thomas said, “Building a home can be stressful, home builders don’t need added stress from their bank or financial institution, so the GMCU make the process as simple as possible.

“Using a loan to fund your new home is done in stages, just like the builder will construct the home in stages. When each stage is completed (for example, frame or fit-out) the property is re-valued and this enables extra funds to be advanced from the loan.

“Often a construction loan will start as a loan to buy your land, and will be increased when you start to build. Applying for a construction loan is just like applying for a normal home loan. You need to complete an application and supply personal details about your finances and income. You also need to provide details about

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the construction, such as plans and permits.

“It is important that you prepare a personal budget that includes all the construction costs and allows for unexpected or unplanned costs within it.

“A home loan application should be made and approved prior to engaging a builder to build your new home, this will give you peace of mind that your finance has been approved.

Peter added, “I invite anyone considering a new build to visit one of our branches to discuss the GMCU’s construction loan option.

“GMCU loans are not available through brokers, so we urge people to ask us about the credit union difference.”

The GMCU has a number of branches located throughout central Victoria, including Shepparton, Mooroopna, Kyabram, Seymour, Euroa, Kilmore, Numurkah, Benalla and Echuca.

For more information contact the GMCU Shepparton, on 5821 9033 or visit www.gmcu.com.au

ENTERING the property market can be daunting and scary, when it should be an exciting time in any person’s life and although buying a brand new home is a much bigger investment than buying a car or paying for a holiday, it is just as important to know all the ins and outs.

The following tips will make the journey to buying your new home a little easier.

• Don’t rush. Spend some time researching the area you would like to live in. This will allow you to properly understand value, what you should be paying and more importantly what you shouldn’t be paying.

• What are your must haves? Decide what it is that you absolutely must have and run with it. If you definitely want a car space, be sure you inform the builder and don’t settle on less if it’s what you really want, remember this is an investment for most of your life, so you want to be comfortable.

• B u d g e t o u t s i d e t h e a c t u a l purchase. You need to budget for expenses outside of buying your house. Make sure you have allocated money for your local council rates and be sure to talk to your builder about any further expenses that may arise.

• Due diligence. Before signing off, be sure to check, double check and triple check that everything is in working order and your home has been built to your specifications.

• When it comes to finding the right lender, shop around. You might decide to use a mortgage broker rather than getting a bank loan. Don’t settle for the first mortgage rate; go out and see who is offering the best deal and service.

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new House&Land Archer’s Field Mooroopna offers lifestyle living ARCHER’S Field Mooroopna offer great value large blocks with options to bundle your purchase into a flexible house and land package. Up to 20m of road frontage means these lots are of rare value and larger than standard with a width that allows for greater flexibility in new home design.

Kavant Nominees are the driving force behind Archer’s Field Mooroopna and are renowned for developing estates with a difference; their attention to detail and the creation of community friendly spaces is a key difference that sets these estate developments apart from others.

Youngs and Co Director, Glenn Young says, “With the current investment trend in Mooroopna and the likes of the new Woolworths and Aldi stores, the town is quickly developing a cleaner, crisper image and new housing is becoming much sought after. Price affordability along with the choices now available in Mooroopna give people a lot of confidence in the area.”

With blocks starting from just $100,000 in a fully established, new estate that is conveniently located in close proximity to Coles for shopping, or walking distance to both Westside Performing Arts Centre and Mooroopna Secondary College, these blocks are nothing short of a bargain for a new home builder.

INVEST IN ARCHER’S FIELD… Youngs and Co Director, Glenn Young and Stockdale and Leggo Managing Director, Scott Butler can help you with all of your enquiries about investing in land at Archer’s Field Mooroopna. Photo: Alicia Niglia.

Stockdale and Leggo Managing Director, Scott Butler added, “Living in a protected estate which is fresh, clean and tidy and offers lifestyle living with the deliberately

designed parks and gardens really is a lifestyle choice.”

For more information on investing in land at Archer’s Field Mooroopna, phone Glenn

Young at Youngs and Co on 0438 579 993 or Scott Butler at Stockdale and Leggo on 0418 149 569.

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Rely on local knowledge with Hotondo HOME BUILDING EXPERIENCE… Hotondo Homes Managing Director, Colin Mintern and the team at Hotondo Homes have all the knowledge and experience to help you build your new home. Photo: Alicia Niglia.

CONSIDERING building your new home? You can rely on the local knowledge and experience of your local Hotondo Homes builders. Colin and Sue Mintern have owned the Shepparton Hotondo Homes franchise for over 20 years, providing homebuilders with local knowledge and the knowhow to make your build as easy as possible.

With a strong sense of loyalty to the local trades you can be sure that quality workmanship is confirmed in your initial handshake with Colin, “Although we are a part of a national network, we still have the freedom and ability to call upon local suppliers and always use local ‘tradies’ where possible,” says Colin.

“The benefit of building with Hotondo Homes Shepparton, is that you get to speak directly to the guy that owns the business and not only that, I’m always onsite to supervise and project manage as well as deal with any issues that may arise.”

Colin says, “We’re here to advise and help any prospective buyers; sort through their plans and options, find the most ideal location and consider things like building in the best position in order to take advantage of the northerly aspect, so as to ensure warmth in the home in the winter months.”

Hotondo Homes Shepparton is located at 53 Canterbury Ave, Shepparton, for more information on building with Hotondo Homes visit www.hotondo. com.au or phone Colin and Sue on 5831 2250.

Strength continues in the new home building market AFTER seeing bumper new dwelling rates across the state in the 2013/14 financial year the forecast for the coming year is set to see the strength of the home building market continue.

In 2013/14, new dwelling commencements in Victoria increased by 2.5 percent to 51,946. And the forecast is set to see a further increase of 7.3 percent in 2014/15 to take ‘dwelling starts’ to 55,762.

Housing Industry Association Executive Director Victoria, Gil King said, “Dwelling commencements in Victoria are forecast to rise for a second year, meaning the overall level of activity is on track to remain historically healthy.

“New home building made a massive contribution to economic growth in the state last year, with particularly strong increases in new multi-unit dwelling construction.

“Strong new home building activity helps to contain price pressures in the housing market. A steady flow of new homes is therefore consistent with achieving better affordability outcomes.”

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to buy new THERE has never been a better time to sit down and consider building your very own home, after the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) Board announced last month it would be lowering the Official Cash Rate for the first time since August 2013.

Housing Industry Association Chief Economist, Harley Dale said, “The RBA Board have cut rates to provide an opportunity for the economy to grow at a stronger rate than might otherwise have occurred.

“New residential construction has been the star performer of the Australian economy in recent years, generating considerable employment along the way.

“A further ‘touch down’ to interest rates will help maintain very healthy levels of new home building while hopefully broadening the base of Australia’s economic growth.”

ALL YOUR ROOFING NEEDS… John Brain Roofing Services Co-owners, Ian Williams and Peter Sanders are part of the dedicated team that can help you with all aspects of residential, industrial and commercial roofing, including both new and roof replacement work. Photo: Alicia Niglia.

Free roofing measure and quote JOHN Brain Roofing Services are experienced and trustworthy suppliers and installers of Colorbond® roofing, fascia and guttering, roller doors and skylights.

The team at John Brain Roofing’ is made up of a trio of dedicated owners; Sales Manager, Ian Williams, Office Manager, Peter Sanders, and Qualified Plumber and Roofer Luke Chambers.

The trio take great pride in delivering personalised customer service, premium products and high quality workmanship, specialising in all aspects of residential, industrial and commercial roofing, including both new and roof replacement work.

Office Manager, Peter says, “ We just get in and get

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the job done. We’re always actively seeking new jobs and when faced with a problem, there really is no issue we can’t overcome.”

Based in Shepparton, John Brain Roofing’ services not only the Goulburn Valley, but will also travel as far as Benalla, Seymour, Jerilderie and Echuca.

“There’s no need to put up with a leaking roof anymore, just give us a call to arrange a free measure and quote,” says Peter.

For a competitive no-obligation, free quote or to discuss your roofing needs call and speak to the friendly team at John Brain Roofing Services today on 5831 2721 or visit www.jbroofing.com.au

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More than just kitchens at Liberty Kitchens

QUALITY CRAFTSMANSHIP… Liberty Kitchens Senior Sales Estimator, Dawn Rayner along with the team at Liberty Kitchens offer quality craftsmanship and installation to help you update your kitchen, bathroom, ensuite, study, bedroom, living room and alfresco area. Photo: Alicia Niglia.

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THEY are known for their quality craftsmanship and installation but Liberty Kitchens do more than just provide specialist designs on kitchens.

Do you need your bathroom, ensuite, study, bedroom, living room or alfresco area updated or newly designed? Liberty Kitchens can work with you to custom design cabinetry that will suit your home’s unique style.

Liberty Kitchens Senior Sales Estimator, Dawn Rayner said, “We can virtually do anything. If you have an idea, bring it in and have a chat to us and we’ll work out how we can build it for you.”

“Some of the most popular items we have been asked to make are for other areas of the home including vanity units, laundry cabinets, home offices, wardrobes, television units and alfresco cabinets.”

“The 2014/2015 trends are demanding clean straight lines in carpentry. Clients are leaning towards vanity units with a floating effect and the absence of handles on drawers and cupboards, with the push to open option on these becoming more popular.”

“People are also considering more the use of stone for benchtops and undermounting basins to give a fluid line. We are also seeing floating shelves being used in units that are custom designed for DVD players and gaming devices”.

“Going back to the kitchen though, we have also noticed customers opting to include LED lighting in kitchen cabinets to improve lighting conditions on work surfaces,” said Dawn.

For more information or to speak to the professional team at Liberty Kitchens visit 60 Williams Road, Shepparton or phone 5831 2620.

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Investments in the region gain strength

LOCAL INVESTING GAINS STRENGTH… Kevin Hicks Real Estate Director, Rocky Gagliardi is seeing investments in the region gaining strength, after seeing growth in properties being sold. Photo: Madeleine Caccianiga

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$500M SPENT ON BUILDING REGION… Both local and non-local investors have spent more than $500M on building new residential and commercial premises as well as upgrades to property and land over the last 20 months, including the new APCO Service Station (left) and the new Riverside Plaza complex (right). . Photos: Madeleine Caccianiga

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Over the last 20 months the region has seen local, national, international and statewide investors building on the region’s economy and creating jobs including GrainCorp Oilseeds Numurkah plant sharing in $125M, Aldi’s $2M expansion, a $3.5M investment by Radevski Coolstores, Pactum Dairy’s $67M opening and expansion, a $13.3M Dhurringile Prison upgrade, a $2M Quality Hotel Parklake upgrade, the $100M SPC investment, a $1.4M Shepparton Golf Club Rebuild, the $2.2M relocation of Scorpio foods from Dandenong to Lemnos, a $14.2M Unilever upgrade, Shepparton Marketplace changing hands for $70.6M, the $3.6M construction of the new APCO Service Station and the $17M new Riverside Plaza complex.

Other investments by State and Federal Government, local groups as well as council include a $700,000 Wanganui Park Secondary College upgrade, the $73M Shepparton Law Courts funding, the $13.44M proposed Sports Precinct upgrade, a $3M music department upgrade for Goulburn Valley Grammar, a new $10.4M Youth Foyer, a $2M African Community Centre, a $240,000 Shepparton Search and Rescue upgrade, a $650,000 upgrade to the Shepparton Library, $1.1M of renovations to GV Health’s Mary Coram Unit, Medical Ward and Pharmacy, a $400,000 upgrade to the Shepparton Senior Citizens Centre, a $1.5M upgrade to the Shepparton Showgrounds and the $42.5M proposal for the new Shepparton Art Museum.

Expansions such as that shown by Bras ‘n’ Things, mergers like that between Focus Cards and Gifts and Centrefair Lotto and the opening of several other businesses including Mass Nutrition, restaurant 2wo 7even 5ive, Kathmandu, A la mode, the new Malaysian supermarket Sahar Market and Halal Butcher and Go Sushi are also a strong indication that investors are entering and have confidence in the local market.

Construction of new residential properties have also boomed with more than $43M spent on new dwellings since July 2013.

Kevin Hicks Real Estate Director, Rocky Gagliardi said, “To see commercial properties moving and to have interest from right across Australia is a good sign.

“It really provides a vote of confidence in the area to be seeing that people are confident in spending money here.

“We have had tough times like most regional areas, but this amount of investment is an indication that people outside the region are confident in the Shepparton area.

“Shepparton is a strong area with stronger yields, which makes it appealing.

“Even in the last three months, we have seen properties including 247 Wyndham Street, 89 Drummond Road, 31 Hoskins Street and 157 Fenaughty Street in Kyabram sold.

“The amount of properties turning over in such a short period is a good sign for the area.”

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HOUSE AND LAND TIPS… Before you break into the new house and land market, there are a few things you need to decide upon that will make the process a little easier. Photo: Supplied.

House and land packages: what to look for HOUSE and land packages are all the rage at the moment and are usually the cheaper way to break into the property market, but there are a few things you need to really look at before buying into a package and beginning the building process.

• The right estate It’s important to ensure you pick the right estate or ‘community’ to build in. Start with your lifestyle and make sure the community you choose meets your needs. Pay attention to infrastructure nearby, particularly transport. Remember, you will be living as a part of this community for a while, so you want to be sure it is right for you and your family.

• New estate checklist: - Travel time to work, family and friends - Community design – takes advantage of the landscape and incorporates social infrastructure like childcare centres and schools - Good transport and shopping options nearby - Open public space like parks and walking trails • The lot Typically, blocks start at 300sqm and rise to up to around 600sqm with smaller lots typically close to open spaces, convenience retail and collector roads.

The slope or grading of the lot is also an important consideration, with the flatter blocks best for the volume style builders, while sloping blocks usually require a bespoke build, which is more expensive.

• Lot checklist: - Shape of lot suited to the house you intend to build - Grading – flat for the designs of volume builders, sloped for spilt level but will need bespoke design - Orientation – Do you want the backyard facing the afternoon sun?

- Topography – elevated if you want a balcony with views - Smaller lots for a smaller houses closer to parks and retail - Unstable soil and underground rock – these can ratchet up building costs • The right builder The best way to find a builder is to visit a range of display homes on your favoured estate.

Once you have found a house with the design you like, it’s time to talk business with the builder. Be sure to enquire about the following: - What is included and what isn’t. Display homes feature the best fittings, finishes and appliances, which may not be included in the standard package

- Layout. Most buyers like to make changes but these can prove problematic for the builders - Construction. When will it commence and how long will it take - Environment features. The cost of power, water and gas is likely to keep on rising, so ask which sustainability features are incorporated into the design - Before committing to a builder, ask to see examples of houses they have completed in the last two years and see if you can talk to the owners. This will give you an insight into the process and how happy the owners are with their house.

Builder checklist: - Are they licensed?

- Do they have builder’s insurance?

- Have they checked the lot for suitability?

- Have you visited recent projects?

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Create a functional and fantastic interior YOU spend a great deal of time inside your home and that’s why it is so important to make sure that your indoors are not only functional but are exactly what you want aesthetically.

To help you pull together the perfect interior design for your new home there are some basics to follow.

1. Functional layout Interior design must begin with a functional layout of a room.

So when you are building a new home, be sure to keep your interior in mind when looking at layout and design.

Functionality of your home is very dependent on individual lifestyles. If you have an empty nest, then you may be more willing to invest in expensive pieces and room decor, while busy families may prefer an open floor plan that is unobstructed by numerous decorative objects. Consider your individual living needs and then you can start planning your look.

2. Choose your seating wisely Most designers will tell you that if you are going to splurge on

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one item, then let it be the lounge suite. Choosing the correct seating for a room can be overwhelming. You need to choose the correct colour, fabric and size.

Visiting numerous design showrooms will help you in the initial search of style options that suit your needs and tastes.

But before venturing out to shop, measure the space you have available. Colour is also important so try to choose a colour or pattern that won’t get ‘old.’ Another nice tip is to look at the colours you will have in your home; colours of wall paint, carpet, rugs even artistry you have hanging on the wall can help with choosing the right colour lounge suite for you.

3. A touch of décor Making a style statement is all the rage right now and the best way to do that in your home is by adding a touch of décor.

For those who have a seasoned knowledge of design this step may come naturally but for newcomers to design a great place to start is by browsing through magazines or

online for some ideas. While browsing, take notice of the way showrooms display their decorative objects; notice that most things are placed thoughtfully into groupings and not strewn about individually through the room. Also, adding a touch of green really does finish any room. A tall potted plant or two really can make a room look and feel fresher. Most of all though be sure to try and buy objects that really speak to who you are.

4. Make it you Perhaps the most important design tip is to make your indoors you. This is where you get to have fun and showcase your personality.

If you love colour, then find ways to incorporate colour through pillows and removable wallpaper. If you have travelled the world, then showcase the pictures you have taken or the items you collected while traveling. If you love zebras, then incorporate some zebra print on a foot stool or area rug.

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BEFORE you go committing yourself to purchasing a block of land there is an all important first step that you need to take to ensure you don’t get left stuck in the mud, and that is to get your soil tested.

While a block of land may look alright to the eye, it can have hidden dangers attached to it if the soil isn’t tested to ascertain the correct slab and footing design of your home. If for example, you’re building on a slope, the wrong slab and footing design could see your land slip.

Australia also has a set of standards that are applied to soil tests. The classifications range from stable to land expected to have excessive movement. There are a lot of sites that are rated “P,” which means “potential problem,” and it is essential that you know if your land has this rating before you go through with buying it. The “P” rating doesn’t mean that a home can’t be built on the land, but it does mean that further testing is necessary to determine what type of home is best-suited to be built on the land.

The test is taken through soil samples being tested for the potential of shrinking and swelling, which is a predictor of movement. Other site classification indices are applied to testing and the classification is determined. When the land is given a classification, it determines what building structure and foundations will give the best results on the land and therefore let you know if that block of land is the right block to build you home.

GET YOUR SOIL TESTED… Before you lock in a block of land, be sure to get your soil tested or it could leave you with bigger problems down the track. Photo: Supplied.

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New direction for Shepparton 4 Wheel Drive BOASTS BIGGEST BRANDS… Shepparton 4 Wheel Drive Centre Co-owners, Simon Guthrie and Kyren James are part of the team at Shepparton 4 Wheel Drive Centre who boast the biggest brands in 4 wheel driving, ARB, Cooper Tyres, Old Man Emu suspension and ECB Bullbars. Photo: Alicia Niglia.

SHEPPARTON 4 Wheel Drive Centre, the largest four wheel drive specialty store within the Goulburn Valley region, boasts the biggest brands in 4 wheel driving, ARB, Cooper Tyres, Old Man Emu suspension and ECB Bullbars just to name a few.

Not only do Shepparton 4 Wheel Drive Centre offer a huge range of 4X4 products, and all the gear you could need for your next adventure, they also offer servicing, fitting of all accessories and full check-overs before your next trip.

Simon Guthrie and Kyren James purchased the business in December 2014, bringing with them many years of experience in the automotive industry. Simon’s experience with brands like Isuzu, Mercedes Benz, Nissan, Holden and Kia vehicles has him operating

the business whilst Kyren continues to manage his preexisting business Midland Mufflers.

With an opportunity to take the business in a new direction, Simon says, “Our focus is on customer service and providing customers with friendly, helpful service.

We want the experience to be as easy as possible for the customer, nothings too hard for us here.

“Exciting times are ahead,”adds Simon, “The team here are very passionate about four wheel driving, they live and breathe it, which is great for all our customers.”

Come in and see the team for all your four wheel driving needs, at Shepparton 4 Wheel Drive Centre, right beside The Good Guys, at 180 Benalla Road Shepparton or phone 5822 1877.

Quality range of local produce expands Would you like to keep fit and healthy while getting paid?

If so this job would be perfect for you.

If you are an adult or child over 11 years of age and available on Wednesday and looking to earn some extra cash this could be ideal for you.

If this sounds like you, please contact Sarah on 5832 8900 or call into the office located at 219–225 Wyndham Street, Shepparton

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Passionate about fresh produce… Business Owner, Michelle Smith, Produce assistant, Ange Conti, Grocery Manager, Lisa Hooker, Sales Assistant, Debbie Tucker and Produce Manager Anthony Gagliardi. Photo: Alicia Niglia.

SH EPPA RTON based, locally owned and operated, Wintersun Fruit are well known for their supply and distribution of quality, locally grown produce, but more recently recognised by their presence at the Shepparton Market on Benalla Road.

With such a focus on food, cooking and improving ou r health in recent times, it really comes as no surprise that the Wintersun Fruit and Vege’ site at the Shepparton Market quickly demanded expansion.

Business Owners, Brad and Michelle Smith decided to accept the challenge, and have now expanded their range of fruit and vegetables to include continental groceries, tea, coffee, nuts, lollies, dairy and frozen meals.

With the business’ overall concept of farmgate to your plate, Michelle said, “It’s very important to us to ensure that we can provide the best possible range and quality at competitive prices.

“We have orchards at Tat u ra and

Bunbartha and our ultimate priority is to utilise local produce, if we can source it locally, we will.

“As an orchardist and producer, there’s nothing more satisfying than seeing your produce on the shelf and hearing the positive feedback from customers.

“With the new additions of both the continental and dairy sections as well as the new fresh local meats by Bunbartha Beef, we aim to provide shoppers with a whole fresh meal.”

Michelle was also keen to add, “Our winter crop of veges has just been planted at our Tatura orchard, so make sure you pop in frequently during the coming months for our fresh local cauliflower, broccoli, baby broccoli, brussel sprouts, beans, kale and red and green cabbage.”

Sheppa r ton M a rke t is op en f rom Wednesday to Sunday at 91–93 Benalla Road S heppa r ton , r ig ht b e side t he Overlander Hotel, phone 5823 5313 or 0438 347188.

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Dick Smith offer complete technology solutions DICK Smith Shepparton’s Store Manager, Matt Burnicle began his new role with the store after a long history in technology retail, previously managing the Dick Smith Echuca store and prior to that Jaycar here in Shepparton.

M at t b r i n g s w it h h i m a f r e s h perspective and new focus for the Shepparton store, offering customers, “Complete technology solutions and expert technical knowledge.”

Mat t has been working hard on imparting his extensive knowledge to both his new, and pre existing staff members, in order to deliver a new standard of customer service from the store.

Dick Smith Shepparton stocks all of the top brands in technology from TVs and computers to sound systems, mobile phones and GPS equipment and is one of the few select stores that also offer access to a dedicated Samsung technical support representative.

“Our new focus is on total customer satisfaction,” says Matt.

Dick Smith Shepparton is a licensed Vodafone agent and can provide customers with a range of contracted plans to suit their individual telecommunication needs.

For all your technology needs, simply call in and have a chat to the Dick Smith team at 274 Maude Street Shepparton, or phone 5821 9888.

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SNAPSHOTS OF SHEPPARTON’S PAST

SEE THE COBLER TO HAVE YOUR SHOE MENDED… In 1938 Williams the Shoe Man opened its doors along Wyndham Street opposite the old post office building. When it opened, Cliff Gill was the Manager and is pictured in the middle photo on the far left, with a proud Kevin Edward McCoy standing on the far right, eager to start his first job.

In the photo on the left, Cliff Gill is seen fitting a customer with a new pair of shoes. At this point in time, Williams had moved further north along Wyndham Street and was situated beside Wyndham Walk.

Most people will remember the little cobbler pictured in the photo on the right. He sat in the window hammering away all day mending a shoe and according to comments, most of the community thought it was magical.

Snapshots of Shepparton’s past SHEPPARTON has been a thriving community for more than 155 years, and throughout that time many people and events have helped to shape the township into the community that it is today.

The Adviser, with the help of former local, Marlene Kuhn

and the wider community, has decided to share some of those moments in time with you through a series of photographs.

If you have an old photograph of a local event or moment in time that you would love to see published, feel free to email the image to editorial@sheppartonadviser.com.au

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• See next week’s edition of The Adviser to walk down Fryers Street in 1939, where some may remember Maples Furniture Store and Neo Cafe.

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All entries placed in participating traders’ entry boxes by 6:00pm each Sunday prior to each weekly prize draw will be collected and placed into the weekly draw, held at 4:00 pm the following Monday. These entries, including the $1,000 prize winners, will then be placed directly into the final draw for the Grand $ 10,000 Prize. These entries will not be included in subsequent weekly $1,000 draws. Management and staff of participating traders are not eligible to enter this competition at their own participating businesses. Management and staff of The Adviser are not eligible to enter this competition.

PRIZES Three x $1,000 prizes each will be drawn on March 16th, March 23rd, March 30th, April 7th and April 13th 2015 at 4:00pm at The Adviser, 219-225 Wyndham Street, Shepparton.

The Grand Prize of $10,000 will be drawn on Monday, April 27th, 2015 at 4:00pm at the Goulburn Murray Credit Union, 95 Fryers Street, Shepparton. Prizes will be provided in the form of a Goulburn Murray Credit Union (GMCU) Redi-Card (Debit Card). Winners will need to open an account with the GMCU and meet all the criteria including residency and identification requirements. A draw for $500 x 3 will also be held at this time for the most number of entries from participating businesses who employ 1-4 people, 5-15 people and 16 or more employees. These $500 x 3 prizes will be provided to the winning businesses in the form of a cheque.

TOTAL PRIZE POOL Total prize pool is $26,500 and all of this must be won.

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NOTIFICATION OF WINNERS Winners will be contacted by telephone as soon as the prizes are drawn and communicated to via letter. Names of $1,000 draw winners will be published in “The Adviser� on Wednesday, March 18th, 25th, April 1st and April 15th. April 15th will publish winners from Wednesday, 7th April and 13th April. The name of the $10,000 winner will be published in “The Adviser� on Wednesday, May 6th 2015. All winners will also be published in “The AGE� newspaper on Wednesday, May 6th, 2015.

Winners of any unclaimed prizes will be published in “The Adviser� on Wednesday, May 6th, 2015.

PRIVACY Information collected on entry forms will only be used to compile statistics on total value of purchases, total number of entries, total numbers of entrants and postcodes from various areas.

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Guide MARCH WTV ED N E S D– AWEDNESDAY Y M A R C H 4MARCH T O T U4ETO S DTUESDAY AY M A R C H 1 0 , 10 2 02015 15 ABC

Wednesday Wednesday

Zac frantically searches for VJ. 7.30 My Kitchen Rules 9.00 Winter: Knowing there is a leak in the department, Eve keeps Indiana holed up at her place, where she learns a shocking secret.

10.00 Criminal Minds 11.00 Grimm 12.00 Dual Suspects 1.00 Home Shopping 5.30 Seven Early News

6.00 ET 6.30 Good Chef Bad Chef 7.00 Huey 7.30 Bold & Beautiful 8.00 Family Feud 8.30 Studio 10 11.00 Bondi Vet 12.00 Dr. Phil 1.00 Everyday Gourmet 1.30 ET 2.00 Wonderland 3.00 Judge Judy 3.30 Ben's Menu 4.00 Good Chef Bad Chef

4.30 Bold & Beautiful 5.00 Ten News 6.00 Weeknights 6.30 The Project 7.30 I'm A Celebrity...Get Me Out Of Here!

8.30 Wonderland 9.30 The Good Wife 10.30 Hawaii Five-O 11.30 The Project 12.30 Movie Juice 1.00 Late Show 2.00 Home Shopping 4.00 Life Today

5.00 World Watch 1.00 Dateline 1.30 World Watch 2.00 PBS Newshour 3.00 World Watch 3.30 Insight 4.30 Wildest Africa 5.30 Letters And Numbers 6.00 Luke Nguyen's Greater Mekong 6.30 World News 7.30 Walking Through History 8.30 The Missing

Evidence 9.30 Witnesses: A wave of strange murders is linked to a retired man who is forced to return to duty.

10.35 World News 11.05 Sons Of Liberty: Margaret divulges General Gage and the Royal Army’s plan.

12.00 Countdown 1.25 Along The Road 1.35 The Bridge 4.55 No Budget

Thursday Thursday

6.00 ABC News Breakfast 9.00 ABC News Mornings 10.00 Australian Story 10.30 Catalyst 11.00 QI 11.30 Eggheads 12.00 ABC News 1.00 Antiques Roadshow 2.00 Parliament 3.00 Hebburn 3.30 Inspector George Gently 5.00 ABC News 5.30 The Drum

6.00 Antiques Roadshow 6.55 Clarke And Dawe 7.00 ABC News 7.30 7.30 8.00 Outback ER 8.30 Hiding 9.30 How We Got To Now 10.25 ABC News 10.40 Please Like Me 11.05 Life's Too Short 11.35 Bored To Death 12.05 Parliament 1.05 Woody Allen: A Documentary (Part Two)

5.30 Today 9.00 Mornings 11.00 Nine News 12.00 Win's All Australian News 1.00 The Ellen DeGeneres Show 2.00 Extra 2.30 Alive And Cooking: Presented by James Reeson 3.00 Nine News 5.30 Millionaire Hot Seat 6.00 Win News

7.30 Kings Cross ER 8.30 Inside Story 9.30 CSI 10.30 The Footy Show (NRL): Presented by Fatty Vautin, Erin Molan, Beau Ryan and Darryl Brohman 12.30 Win's All Australian News 1.30 A Current Affair 2.00 The Following 3.00 Extra 3.30 GMA

6.00 Sunrise 9.00 The Morning Show 11.30 Seven News 12.00 Movie: Blood Crime: James Caan, Elizabeth Lackey 2.00 The Daily Edition 3.00 The Chase 4.00 Seven News At 4 5.00 Deal Or No Deal: Presented by Andrew O’Keefe 5.30 Million Dollar Minute 6.00 Seven News

7.00 Home And Away: Marilyn is devastated when they receive an offer on the house.

7.30 My Kitchen Rules 9.00 State of Affairs: Charlie has revealing flashbacks from when she first met Nick.

11.00 Grimm 12.00 Desperate Housewives 1.00 Home Shopping 5.30 Seven Early News

6.00 ET 6.30 Good Chef Bad Chef 7.00 Huey 7.30 Bold & Beautiful 8.00 Family Feud 8.30 Studio 10 11.00 Reef Doctors 12.00 Dr. Phil 1.00 Everyday Gourmet 1.30 ET 2.00 The Doctors 3.00 Judge Judy 3.30 Ben's Menu 4.00 Good Chef Bad Chef

4.30 Bold & Beautiful 5.00 Ten News 6.00 Weeknights 6.30 The Project 7.30 I'm A Celebrity...Get Me Out Of Here!

9.00 Gogglebox 10.00 Law & Order: SVU 11.00 Blue Bloods 12.00 The Project 1.00 Late Show 2.00 Home Shopping 4.00 Life Today 4.30 CBS: This Morning

5.00 World Watch 1.00 South Africa Walks: Julia Bradbury embarks on a grand adventure in South Africa.

1.30 World Watch 2.00 PBS Newshour: Presented by Gwen Ifill and Judy Woodruff 3.00 World Watch 3.30 Time Traveller's Guide To Elizabethan England 4.30 The Story Of Wales

5.30 Letters And Numbers 6.00 Luke Nguyen's Greater Mekong 6.30 World News 7.30 Gourmet Farmer Afloat 8.30 Heston's Fantastical Food 9.30 Sons Of Liberty 10.30 World News 11.00 Crazy Horse 1.20 Peach Juice 1.30 The Bridge 4.50 Tram

Friday Friday

SBS

6.00 Sunrise 9.00 The Morning Show 11.30 Seven News 12.00 Movie: Dangerous Minds 2.00 The Daily Edition 3.00 The Chase 4.00 Seven News At 4 5.00 Deal Or No Deal: Presented by Andrew O’Keefe 5.30 Million Dollar Minute 6.00 Seven News 7.00 Home And Away:

6.00 ABC News Breakfast 9.00 ABC News Mornings 10.00 One Plus One 10.30 How We Got To Now 11.30 Eggheads 12.00 ABC News At Noon 1.00 Antiques Roadshow 2.00 Serangoon Road 3.00 Hebburn 3.30 Inspector George Gently 5.00 ABC News 5.30 The Drum

6.00 Antiques Roadshow 7.00 ABC News 7.30 7.30 8.00 QI 8.30 The Doctor Blake Mysteries 9.30 Silent Witness: A double murder case leads Nikki and Jack to learn one of the victims was killed by a controlled sedative.

10.30 ABC News 10.45 Broadchurch 11.30 rage

5.30 Today 9.00 Mornings 11.00 Nine News 12.00 Win's All Australian News 1.00 The Ellen DeGeneres Show 2.00 Extra 2.30 Alive And Cooking 3.00 Nine News 5.30 Millionaire Hot Seat 6.00 Win News 7.30 Big Bang Theory 8.30 Movie: The Time

Traveller’s Wife: Eric Bana, Ron Livingston 10.40 Movie: Friends With Money: Jennifer Aniston, Scott Caan, Joan Cusack 12.45 Win's All Australian News 1.25 A Current Affair 1.55 Movie: The Damned United: Michael Sheen 3.45 Win Presents 4.00 Extra 4.30 GMA

6.00 Sunrise 9.00 The Morning Show 11.30 Seven News 12.00 Movie: All American Girl: The Mary Kay Letourneau Story: Penelope Ann Miller, Mercedes Ruehl, Omar Anguiano, Rena Owen, Gary Hudson, Robert Clark 2.00 The Daily Edition 3.00 The Chase 4.00 Seven News At 4

5.00 Deal Or No Deal 5.30 Million Dollar Minute 6.00 Seven News 7.00 Better Homes and Gardens: Presented by Johanna Griggs 8.30 Movie: Forrest Gump: Tom Hanks, Robin Wright, Gary Sinise, Sally Field, Mykelti Williamson, Steven Griffith 11.30 Not Announced 12.30 Home Shopping

6.00 ET 6.30 Good Chef Bad Chef 7.00 Huey 7.30 Bold & Beautiful 8.00 Family Feud 8.30 Studio 10 11.00 The Living Room 12.00 Dr. Phil 1.00 Everyday Gourmet 1.30 ET 2.00 The Doctors 3.00 Judge Judy 3.30 Ben's Menu 4.00 Good Chef Bad Chef

4.30 Bold & Beautiful 5.00 Ten News 6.00 Weeknights 6.30 The Project 7.30 The Living Room 8.30 Graham Norton 9.30 NCIS: Los Angeles: A widow is suspicious of the circumstances surrounding her husband's final battle.

10.30 Not Announced 11.30 The Project 12.30 Late Show

5.00 World Watch 2.00 PBS Newshour 3.00 World Watch 3.30 Rex In Rome 4.25 Coast 5.30 Letters And Numbers 6.00 How To Cook Like Heston 6.30 World News 7.30 Football: Hyundai ALeague: Newcastle Jets v Sydney FC 10.00 Brooklyn Nine-Nine 11.00 World News

11.30 Movie: Hardcore (Greece): Katerina Tsavalou, Danae Skiadi, Omiros Poulakis 1.15 Movie: Killer Bees (Germany): Janin Reinhardt, Klaus J. Behrendt 3.00 One Born Every Minute USA 3.50 Chronicle Of The Third Reich 4.55 The People Who Never Stop

Saturday Saturday

seriously TEN ten

8.45 Forever: A tricky investigation involves dirty deals between a real estate developer and a community organiser, and there are millions of dollars at stake.

9.45 Movie: Sliding Doors 11.45 Extra 12.00 Win's All Australian News 1.00 A Current Affair 1.30 Golden Boy 2.30 Extra

6.00 rage 11.30 Spicks And Specks 12.00 Time Team 12.50 Antiques Roadshow 2.00 Kirstie’s Vintage Home 2.45 Gardening Australia Summer 3.00 Dig 1940 3.30 Monty Don’s French Gardens 4.30 Saturday Landline 5.00 Miranda

5.30 Death In Paradise 6.30 Gardening Australia 7.00 ABC News 7.30 New Tricks 8.30 Grantchester: Amanda's engagement ring is stolen on the same night a murder is committed.

9.20 Scott & Bailey 10.05 Shock Horror Aunty 10.40 Adam Hills: The Last Leg 11.20 rage

6.00 Children's Programs 7.00 Weekend Today Saturday 10.00 Mornings Saturday 12.00 Discover Downunder 12.30 Hot In Cleveland 1.00 Super Fun Night 1.30 The Middle 2.30 Movie: Monkey Trouble: Thora Birch, Harvey Keitel 4.30 Fishing Australia

5.00 Nine News 5.30 Getaway 6.00 Nine News 7.00 Movie: Grown Ups 9.00 Movie: Swordfish: John Travolta, Hugh Jackman 11.00 Movie: Blindness 1.20 Movie: Acolytes 3.05 Spyforce 4.05 Impractical Jokers 4.30 Extra 5.00 The Middle 5.30 Skippy - The Bush Kangaroo

6.00 Home Shopping 7.00 Weekend Sunrise 10.00 The Morning Show - Weekend 12.00 The Zoo 12.30 Not Announced 4.30 Better Homes And Gardens 5.30 Border Security Australia's Front Line: Presented by Grant Bowler 6.00 Seven News 7.00 Movie: Monsters

Inc. John Goodman, Billy Crystal, Steve Buscemi, Mary Gibbs, Jennifer Tilly, Bob Peterson, John Ratzenberger, Frank Oz, Bonnie Hunt, Steve Susskind, Jeff Pidgeon 9.00 Movie: Contraband 11.10 Carl Barron’s Manny Lewis 11.40 The Goldbergs 12.05 Dr Oz 1.00 Home Shopping

6.00 A Taste Of Travel 6.30 Fishing Edge 7.00 Good Chef Bad Chef 7.30 Places We Go With Jennifer Adams 8.00 Family Feud 8.30 Studio 10: Saturday 11.00 The Living Room 12.00 The Talk 1.00 Healthy Homes TV 1.30 Weekend Feast 2.30 Huey 3.00 I Fish 4.00 Everyday Gourmet

4.30 Escape With ET 5.00 Ten News 6.00 Bondi Rescue 6.30 David Attenborough's Natural Curiosities 7.30 Movie: Mrs. Doubtfire: Robin Williams, Sally Field 10.05 Movie: There's Something About Mary 12.30 Home Shopping 4.30 It Is Written 5.00 Hour Of Power

5.00 World Watch 1.00 PBS Newshour 2.00 Ai Weiwei: The Fake Case 3.40 A Composer's Dream 3.50 Hopper Stories: Conference At Night 3.55 Brits Who Built The Modern World 5.00 Opera Stories 5.30 Who Do You Think You Are? 6.30 World News 7.30 Coast: The team

explores the treasures to be found on secret paths around British shores.

8.30 Movie: The Company You Keep (The US): Robert Redford, Shia LaBeouf 10.40 The Case Against 8 12.45 Movie: Let Me In (The US): Kodi SmitMcPhee, Richard Jenkins 2.55 Countdown 3.40 Benidorm Bastards 4.05 Lilyhammer

Sunday Sunday

PRIME7

5.30 Today 9.00 Mornings 11.00 Nine News 12.00 Win's All Australian News 1.00 The Ellen DeGeneres Show 2.00 Extra 2.30 Alive And Cooking 3.00 Nine News 5.30 Millionaire Hot Seat 6.00 Win News 7.30 The Block Triple Threat

6.00 rage 7.00 Weekend Breakfast 9.00 Insiders 10.00 Offsiders 10.30 The World This Week 11.00 Attitude 11.30 Songs Of Praise 12.00 Landline 1.00 Gardening Australia 1.30 The Mix 2.00 Shakespeare Uncovered 3.00 Basketball: WNBL

Grand Final 5.30 Who’s Been Sleeping In My House?

6.00 Jillaroo School 7.00 ABC News Sunday 7.40 Life On The Reef 8.40 Broadchurch 9.30 Fortitude 10.15 Shaun Micallef's MAD AS HELL 10.45 Would I Lie To You? 11.15 Rock 'n' Roll Exposed 11.45 Movie: Midnight Cowboy: Dustin Hoffman

6.00 Children's Programs 7.00 Weekend Today Sunday 10.00 The Bottom Line 10.30 Wide World Of Sports 11.30 Movie: Muscle Beach Party 1.30 ICC World Cup Cricket 2015: Australia v Sri Lanka: SCG 6.00 Nine News 6.30 ICC World Cup Cricket 2015: Australia v

Sri Lanka 10.00 Movie: The Tourist: Angelina Jolie 12.00 Dallas: In the wake of a devastating family kidnapping, Bobby puts everything on the line to save lives.

1.00 Obsessive Compulsive Cleaners 2.00 Spyforce 3.00 20/20 4.00 GMA - Sunday 5.00 Early Morning News

6.00 Home Shopping 7.00 Weekend Sunrise 10.00 The Morning Show - Weekend 11.00 Dr Oz 12.00 Malibu Country 12.30 The Amazing Race 1.30 World's Strictest Parents 2.30 Movie: Confessions Of A Shopaholic: Isla Fisher, Hugh Dancy 4.30 Not Announced 5.30 Coxy's Big Break

6.00 Seven News 7.00 Sunday Night 8.00 Australia: The Story Of Us 9.00 Downton Abbey: Branson receives an interesting proposition.

A secret from Violet's past may be exposed.

10.00 Castle 11.00 Resurrection 12.00 Happy Endings 12.30 Home Shopping 5.30 Seven Early News

6.00 Creflo Dollar Ministries 6.30 Hillsong 7.00 Mass For You At Home 7.30 Everyday Gourmet 8.00 Where It All Began 8.30 Studio 10: Sunday 10.00 The Bolt Report 11.00 Weekend Feast 12.00 The Talk 1.00 Good Chef Bad Chef 1.30 I Fish 2.00 Jamie Oliver's Food Revolution 3.00 The Bolt Report

4.00 RPM 5.00 Ten News 6.00 Family Feud: Sunday 6.30 I'm A Celebrity...Get Me Out Of Here!

8.00 Shark Tank 9.00 Empire 10.00 Movie: Anchorman: The Legend Of Ron Burgundy 12.00 48 Hours 1.00 Home Shopping 4.00 Life Today 4.30 CBS: This Morning

5.00 World Watch 1.00 Big, Bigger, Biggest 1.50 Story Of Him 2.00 Speedweek 4.00 Football Asia 4.30 UEFA Champions League 2014-2015 Magazine 5.00 Massive Moves 5.30 Nazi Megastructures 6.30 World News 7.30 Lost Kingdoms Of Central America 8.30 Sydney Gay And

Lesbian Mardi Gras 2015: Presented by Magda Szubanski, Tom Ballard and Patrick Abboud 10.05 Love, Marilyn 12.00 Movie: The Man Who Will Come (Italy): Maya Sansa, Alba Rohrwacher 2.05 Countdown 2.50 Secret History Of Our Streets 3.55 Where Is Flight MH370?

Monday Monday

WIN

6.00 Antiques Roadshow 7.00 ABC News 7.30 7.30 8.00 QI 8.30 Shaun Micallef's MAD AS HELL 9.00 Judith Lucy Is All Woman 9.30 Adam Hills: The Last Leg 10.10 Would I Lie To You? 10.40 ABC News 10.55 Michael Palin's Brazil

6.00 ABC News Breakfast 9.00 ABC News Mornings 10.00 Landline 11.00 Compass 11.30 Eggheads 12.00 ABC News 1.00 David Attenborough's First Life 2.00 Running To America 3.00 Hebburn 3.30 Inspector George Gently 5.00 ABC News 5.30 The Drum

6.00 Antiques Roadshow 7.00 ABC News 7.30 7.30 8.00 Australian Story 8.30 Four Corners 9.20 Media Watch 9.35 Q&A 10.35 Lateline 11.05 The Business 11.20 First Footprints 12.20 Accused 1.20 Movie: The Day Of The Locust 3.40 Movie: Criminal Lawyer

6.00 Today 9.00 Mornings 11.00 Nine News 12.00 Win's All Australian News 1.00 The Ellen DeGeneres Show 2.00 Extra 2.30 Alive And Cooking 3.00 Nine News 5.30 Millionaire Hot Seat 6.00 Win News 7.30 The Block Triple Threat

9.00 Gallipoli: Australian journalist Keith Murdoch visits the British PM with a secret letter.

10.50 Person Of Interest 11.50 Extra 12.10 Win's All Australian News 1.10 A Current Affair 1.40 Nothing Trivial 2.30 Extra 3.00 Hot In Cleveland 3.30 GMA 5.00 Early Morning News

6.00 Sunrise 9.00 The Morning Show 11.00 Moomba Parade 2015 12.00 Movie: My Girl: Anna Chlumsky, Dan Akyroyd 2.00 The Daily Edition 3.00 The Chase 4.00 Seven News At 4 5.00 Deal Or No Deal 5.30 Million Dollar Minute 6.00 Seven News 7.00 Home And Away:

John is overjoyed when he receives an offer on the house, but Marilyn and Jett don't want to move.

7.30 My Kitchen Rules 9.00 Revenge: Emily's life is on the line as Victoria orchestrates a family reunion.

10.00 Parenthood 12.00 The Cult 1.00 Home Shopping 5.30 Seven Early News

6.00 ET 6.30 Good Chef Bad Chef 7.00 Huey 7.30 Bold & Beautiful 8.00 Family Feud 8.30 Studio 10 11.00 Not Announced 12.00 Dr. Phil 1.00 Everyday Gourmet 1.30 ET 2.00 The Doctors 3.00 Judge Judy 3.30 Ben's Menu 4.00 Good Chef Bad Chef

4.30 Bold & Beautiful 5.00 Ten News 6.00 Weeknights 6.30 The Project 7.30 I'm A Celebrity...Get Me Out Of Here!

9.00 Law & Order: SVU 10.00 Sherlock Holmes: Elementary 11.00 The Project 12.00 Late Show 1.00 Home Shopping 4.00 Life Today 4.30 CBS: This Morning

5.00 World Watch 1.00 Celtic Woman: Believe 2.45 Caldera 3.00 World Watch 3.30 Monty Halls' Great Irish Escape 4.30 Costa's Garden Odyssey 5.00 Grand Tours Of Scotland 5.30 Letters And Numbers 6.00 Luke Nguyen's Greater Mekong 6.30 World News 7.30 Richard Hammond's

Wild Weather 8.35 Simon Reeve's Sacred Rivers 9.35 Strip The Cosmos 10.25 World News 11.00 Cucumber 12.00 Movie: An Earthly Paradise For The Eyes (The Czech Republic) 2.05 Benidorm Bastards 2.55 One Born Every Minute USA 4.35 Dad, Lenin And Freddy

6.00 ABC News Breakfast 9.00 ABC News Mornings 10.00 Four Corners 10.45 Media Watch 11.00 Jillaroo School 11.30 Eggheads 12.00 ABC News 1.00 Antiques Roadshow 2.00 Serangoon Road 3.00 Hebburn 3.30 Inspector George Gently 5.00 ABC News 5.30 The Drum

6.00 Antiques Roadshow 7.00 ABC News 7.30 7.30 8.00 Catalyst 8.30 Reinventing The Royals 9.30 ANZAC Girls 10.35 Lateline 11.00 The Business 11.20 The Body Farm 12.20 Silk 1.20 Reinventing The Royals 2.30 Basketball: WNBL

5.30 Today 9.00 Mornings 11.00 Nine News 12.00 Win's All Australian News 1.00 The Ellen DeGeneres Show 2.00 Extra 2.30 Alive And Cooking 3.00 Nine News 5.30 Millionaire Hot Seat 6.00 Win News 7.30 The Block Triple Threat

9.00 Big Bang Theory 10.30 2 Broke Girls: Max and Caroline are arrested for breaking into an apartment.

11.30 Mike & Molly 12.00 Win's All Australian News 1.00 A Current Affair 1.30 20/20 2.30 Extra 3.00 Ground Floor 3.30 GMA 5.00 Early Morning News

6.00 Sunrise 9.00 The Morning Show 11.30 Seven News 12.00 Movie: Maternal Obsession 2.00 The Daily Edition 3.00 The Chase 4.00 Seven News At 4 5.00 Deal Or No Deal 5.30 Million Dollar Minute 6.00 Seven News 7.00 Home And Away: Spencer decides to organise a fundraiser for

teenagers with cancer.

Tuesday Tuesday

ABC

6.00 ABC News Breakfast 9.00 ABC News Mornings 10.00 Q&A 11.00 Boomtown 11.30 Eggheads 12.00 ABC News 12.30 National Press 1.30 Hello Birdy 2.00 Parliament 3.00 Hebburn 3.30 Inspector George Gently 5.00 ABC News 5.30 The Drum

6.00 ET 6.30 Good Chef Bad Chef 7.00 Huey 7.30 Bold & Beautiful 8.00 Family Feud: Presented by Grant Denyer 8.30 Studio 10 11.00 Miguel's Feasts 12.00 Dr. Phil 1.00 Everyday Gourmet 1.30 ET 2.00 The Doctors 3.00 Judge Judy 3.30 Ben's Menu

4.00 Good Chef Bad Chef 4.30 Bold & Beautiful 5.00 Ten News 6.00 Weeknights 6.30 The Project 7.30 I'm A Celebrity...Get Me Out Of Here!

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Kewell to bring academy to Shepparton Region’s youths to learn from the ‘master’ A ONCE in a lifetime opportunity for young soccer lovers is about to kick into the region, when soccer superstar, Harry Kewell brings the Harry Kewell Academy to Shepparton for two big days in April.

Running on Tuesday, April 21 and Wednesday, April 22 the personalised training lessons will offer children aged between 8 and 14 years the chance to learn skills from the ‘master’ of soccer.

Sydney born Kewell travelled to England at age 15 to trial with English Premier League Club Leeds United, where he was offered a contract and debuted at the age of 17. Kewell aims to offer personalized training, unlike anything else available in Australia to ensure children are offered the same opportunities he was.

Kewell said, “Your child will learn my methods, so I’ll be hands on with the teaching. It’s the way I learned to play and what I perfected in my 26 year professional

career. So I know these methods work, whether you’re playing Under 10s in some suburban league, or in the World Cup. “With the help of Jeep, I am able to reach regional towns in Australia. I look forward to coaching kids in regional locations to help them reach their potential.

“I will teach respect for the ball and what that means.

It’s how I was taught,” Kewell said.

Places are capped for each clinic to ensure the one on one support offered by the Harry Kewell Academy.

Additional professional coaches will accompany Kewell to ensure each child receives expert advice and expertise.

Parents are encouraged to register their children via www.harrykewellacademy.com/masterclass for the 4:30pm to 7pm clinic at the Goulburn Valley Suns Football Club, McEwan Reserve, Brauman Street in Shepparton.

PASSING ON SUPERSTAR SKILLS… Soccer superstar, Harry Kewell will be coming to Shepparton for two big days in April to pass on his skills to local children as part of his Harry Kewell Academy tour. Photo: Supplied.

Umpires to run AFL sized roadshow Motorcross nationals to hit the Deakin comes alive this Sunday

track in Mooroopna

UMPIRES TO KICK GOAL… AFL Felid Umpire, Troy Pannell (left) and Boundary Umpire, Chris Esler (right) will be coming to Shepparton this Friday to launch the new Diversity Academy in Shepparton and conduct training sessions in the local area. Photo: Supplied.

IN A bid to help promote umpiring in the region, two of the running umpires in the North Melbourne v Hawthorn NAB Challenge game to be played at Shepparton’s Deakin Reserve this Sunday, will be spending two days before the event attending a series of events and activities across Shepparton.

Troy Pannell (Field) and Chris Esler (Boundary) are set to arrive in Shepparton this Friday and during their three days in the region will launch the new Diversity Academy in Shepparton, conduct an umpire training session for local umpires and participate in the Goulburn Murray VLine Cup training session on Sunday morning, before preparing for the big game.

AFL Goulburn Murray Football Development Manager, Mark Lambourn values the visit as an important event.

“The Road Show is a great way for the AFL Umpires to interact with the community and to conduct umpire training activities.

“Both Troy and Chris are keen to promote the values of umpiring and to assist local umpires in their skill development.

“It will be a great way to launch the NAB Challenge game on the Sunday with the umpires involved in development activities, umpire coaching and interactions with media and the general community.”

WHEELS will be turning on July 19 this year, when the seventh round of the MX Nationals hits the track at the Goulburn Valley Motorcycle Club.

Greater Shepparton City Council Mayor, Cr Dennis Patterson said he was excited about the announcement.

“The event continues Greater Shepparton’s reputation as a key sporting event destination in regional Australia and brings much needed economic stimulation to the region in a traditionally quiet July period.

“The partnership with MX Nationals continues Greater Shepparton’s history of being a strong motoring region and something we are proud of.

“The local Goulburn Valley Junior Motorcycle Club also do a great job hosting major events in our region and need to be congratulated on their ability to host such a high calibre national event.

“With competitors from all around Australia and over 4,000 spectators expected to converge on Mooroopna, we look forward to hosting a wonderful event experience.”

MX Nationals Series Promotor, Kevin Williams said, “The Shepparton region is obviously a very strong area for motorcycling, and after seeing their success at the state championships, and looking at the venue geographically it is very well placed.

“The region has plenty of room for the MX Nationals infrastructure, which we find is one of the hardest things for us to achieve.

“There are also plenty of great facilities such as accommodation, restaurants etc in the Greater Shepparton region, so we’re looking forward to taking the round there this year.

“The Council at Shepparton have put a lot of support into bringing national and international events into the region and we are delighted to have them as a partner of the championship and have their support of the MX Nationals.”

For further information on the 2015 MX Nationals season, head to www.mxnationals.com.au

Cricket Scoreboard SCA Haisman Shield - A Grade Round 14 day one, two day games

Mooroopna (4/40) v CP St Brendans (138) Numurkah (0/4) v Katandra (212) Karramomus (not available) v Shepp UTD (not available) Tatura (105) v Northerners (2/48) Old Students (1/51) v Kyabram (102)

Round 14 day two, two day games (to

be played on Saturday, March 7) Mooroopna v CP St Brendans Numurkah v Katandra Karramomus v Shepp UTD Tatura v Northerners Old Students v Kyabram

Murray Valley - Premier Division Round 13 day one, two day games

Nathalia (6/336) v Katunga (not available)

Barooga (4/210) v CobramYarroweyah UTD (23) Finley (101) v Deni Rhinos (2/107) Strathmerton (2/159) v Cobram (601st innings, 2/159 2nd innings) Waaia (7/143) v Katamatite (57)

Round 13 day two, two day games (to be played on Saturday, March 7) Nathalia v Katunga

Barooga v Cobram-Yarroweyah UTD Finley v Deni Rhinos Strathmerton v Cobram Waaia v Katamatite

Goulburn-Murray - A Grade Semi Finals

Kyabram FB (186) d Moama (121) Rochester UTD (8/249) d Tongala (65) BLU (162) d Echuca South (98)

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