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Gol Gol’s Frank Wallace is the proud owner of a time machine – not the type made famous in the movies, but a 1959 Roadhaven caravan that is in such pristine condition it could have been constructed yesterday. To walk inside is to step back in time, right into the heart of an Australian love story with the great outdoors, as the Mildura Weekly’s GRANT MAYNARD found. Find out more on Pages 12 & 13.

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POTENTIALLY dangerous campfires will cost three people an appearance in the Mildura Magistrate’s court as a result of Department of Sustainability and the Environment and Parks Victoria Easter patrols along the Murray River. DSE Compliance Officer Geoff Tyers said rangers in the Mildura and Robinvale areas visited more than 100 camp sites over the holiday period. “Patrolling officers have reported that many people are getting the message about digging a pit for their campfire, keeping it compact, clearing a three metre safety zone and having an adult present at all times,” he said. “Most of the campers who were not completely aware of fire regulations were from interstate, but it was mostly Victorians who made the mistake of leaving campfires unattended. “These campfires ranged from smouldering remains that should have been put out with a bucket of water, to steadily burning fires that should have

• WATER PATROL: The DSE’s fire boat ‘Warluyuki’, used to patrol the Murray River from Mildura to Robinvale over Easter. had an adult in attendance.” Across the state this season, DSE and Parks Victoria firefighters have battled a number of bushfires that started out as campfires. “With the land and fuel so dry, even a fire that has been buried can cause trouble, taking up to a week to burn its way along dry tree roots to emerge and set light to grass, leaves and bark,” Mr Tyers said.

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wo Irish hunters loved to hunt moose in the wilds of Canada. They chartered an aircraft to fly them in, and were lucky to bag two moose very quickly. They dragged them back to where the aircraft was parked, and asked the pilot to help them load the animals. He took one look at the size of the beasts and informed the hunters that he could only take one moose, otherwise the aircraft would be overloaded. Mick and Pat were very upset, and wasted no time telling the pilot in no uncertain terms that the previous year the pilot had allowed them to take two moose onto the same type of aircraft, so why was there a problem this year? Reluctantly, the pilot helped them load the two beasts. After a very long take off run, the aircraft staggered into the air, just making it over the first lot of trees and down into the valley.

“That is why we patrol, and that is why we are willing to return to a unattended campsite several times to make sure we find and identify the people responsible for leaving a fire burning.” The patrolling officers also handed out leaflets on campfire safety and information sheets on blue green algae. “There was one sign that patrols and prosecutions are working,” he said. “We en-

countered a young interstate camper who had been prosecuted last year for a fire-related offence, and this time his campfire was completely within the regulations.” The Easter patrols will also result in a number of people being charged over littering and fishing offences. And in neighbouring districts, patrols in the Echuca area found 12 unattended campfires during the Easter weekend. Mr Tyers said if people light a campfire the rules are simple, but important: Build it in a pit at least 30cm deep. Make sure it is less than a metre across. Clear away all flammable material for three metres in any direction. Make sure an adult is supervising at all times, and before you leave, campfires must be doused with water so that it is ‘dead’. Information about campfires, fire restrictions and planned burns is available from the Victorian Bushfire Information Line on 1800 240 667.

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However, it was unable to make it over the next ridge, and had to make a crash landing. After they extricated themselves from the wreckage, Mick turned to his fellow hunter and said; “Begorrah Pat, do you have any idea where we are?” Pat looked carefully around before replying; “I couldn’t be certain Mick, but I think it’s pretty close to where we crashed last year!”

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there was none available at all. “DSE urges firewood users to explore other options such as commercial firewood sale outlets, collection from private property and other heating sources,” he said. “We will do our best for firewood users who have little or no alternative, and part of that is fore-

warning those who do have other options that they should consider them now, before the resource becomes too scarce.” Historically, the district’s domestic firewood has been leftover timber from saw log harvesting operations, but with large scale timber harvesting phased out, that source of supply is no longer available. Currently, DSE harvests firewood from drought-stressed and dead River Red gums in the district’s State Forests, choosing them in keeping with sustainability,

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“As ecological thinning is introduced, and as the timber produced will be green, customers will be provided with information and advice as to the best options in preparing the timber for use,” he said. “As in past years, there will be a monthly limit on each firewood permit to prevent illegal or commercial gathering. “The permit system limits the amount collected, and having DSE cut the trees ensures they are only felled by properly trained and equipped personnel.

“That professional felling, along with the limited season from April to August, helps to protect the public and keeps chainsaws out of the forest in summer, which reduces the chance of fire.” “DSE also conducts regular patrols to protect legitimate permit holders from having the firewood stolen before they can collect it.” Last year’s patrols resulted in three people being charged and fined in Mildura Magistrate’s Court over firewood thefts. Firewood licences for the 2009 season will cost $22.40 per cubic metre ($15.35 for concession holders). Mallee firewood collecting sites are Chaffey and Johnsons Bend state forest Mildura, Gadsens and Carina Bend State forest, Robinvale, Pile Bend State forest, Boundary Bend, Narrung State Forest Swan Hill, and Buxton Bend State Forest, Nangiloc (green fallen timber only). Residents can obtain licences at the Mobil Service Station 10th street Mildura, BP Service Station Red Cliffs, Nangiloc Tavern, Katis Corner Store, Robinvale, Boundary Caravan Park, Piangil Corner Store or Swan Hill Tourist and Information centre. Firewood inquiries can be directed to (03) 5051 4500.

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Firewood might be in short supply THE Department of Sustainability and the Environment has warned that the prolonged drought might lead to a shortage of firewood in the Mildura region. The shortage would apply both to licensed firewood suppliers, and residents collecting wood on permits. DSE Mallee forest manager Peter Goldring gave early notice this week that the continued dry spell could lead to a drying up of all wood supplies at certain times. The Mallee district firewood collection season begins tomorrow, and will end on Sunday, August 30. Mr Goldring said the permits, available from selected outlets, allowed members of the public to collect wood in nominated areas of the district’s State Forests. “The permit system is a fair way to manage a limited resource for the benefit of the community and the health of the forest,” he said. The cost of each permit will be the same as last year, but the circumstances of collection may change. Mr Goldring said licensed collectors might find that there would be less firewood available on public land in future, and potentially periods during the season where

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Works on paper and photographs by Ken Orchard & Ed Douglas exploring the historic goldmining landscapes of Hill End and Ophir, sites of national importance in the history of gold-mining and visual art from the 19th century. Exhibition opening: 6pm, Thursday 23 April 2009

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maintain a presence in the potentially lucrative New Zealand tourist market. On the domestic front, Mr Trowbridge said negative perceptions about the condition of the Murray River were an ongoing battle. Speculation has surfaced this week that the Murray River could stop flowing this year, which isn’t what potential visitors to Sunraysia want to hear.

Tourism is flying high SUNRAYSIA is well positioned to weather the predicted four percent decline in inbound tourist numbers nationally over the coming 12 months amid a growing trend towards domestic travel. This week’s announcement by Qantas of reduced flights and grounding of planes sent shockwaves through the national tourism industry, sparking predictions of the “direst outlook in two decades”. But cities like Mildura should be able to weather the storm with only a minor reliance on international travel. This is despite the global financial crisis.

A holiday at home “There’s every bit of evidence to show that the domestic consumers are still wanting to holiday, and very pleasingly for us, they appear to want to holiday at home rather than choose international destinations,” Mildura Tourism chief executive Rod Trowbridge said this week. He said the latest trends also suggest tourists seem to prefer destinations closer to their home town or city. “People are hedging their bets I think,” Mr Trowbridge said. “They’re saying, we want a holiday, we believe there’s

Selling Mildura online MILDURA’S new official Visitor’s Guide is one of the latest weapons Mildura Tourism hopes will bring more tourists to Sunraysia. It showcases what the region has to offer, covering everything from dining and accommodation to the many attractions offered throughout the district. Mildura Tourism chief

executive Rod Trowbridge, RIGHT, said the guide was now available online at www.visitmildura.com.au and is proving a valuable tool, both in terms of domestic and international tourism. Mungo National Park and Sunraysia’s plethora of houseboats have proven among the most popular attractions among international tourists

according to Mr Trowbridge. “Internationally, Mildura’s hero products are Mungo National Park and the district’s houseboats,” he said. “They are by far the two hero products on the international scene, followed by our food and wine strengths and obviously the iconic Murray River.”

a degree of uncertainty out there, so we’ll take a holiday closer to home. “It will be less expensive but still deliver the enjoyment and refreshment you get out of a holiday.” Mr Trowbridge said the hardship being experience by Qantas, evidenced by this week’s announcement of job losses and cuts to some flights, was being mirrored in other major areas internationally. “The global travel industry is certainly aware of the dilemmas that the global economic crisis is delivering to long haul carriers and of course Qantas is just one,” he said. “There’s no doubt there will be smaller inbound numbers to Australia this year, and probably into next

year, because of those global uncertainties.” Mr Trowbridge said while on one hand it’s fortunate, given the current global economic climate, Sunraysia isn’t heavily reliant on international tourists, it’s certainly a market the district can capitalise on when global economic conditions pick up. “The very important thing is we can’t let international tourism just fade away and drop off,” he said.

Nicola Ahrens, who is based in Austria and covers most of Europe, will arrive in the district on Sunday and spend a week in Sunraysia. “The reason for bringing Nicola out here is to update her product knowledge and her understanding of what Mildura offers internationally, and secondly it will give her the opportunity to meet with industry here and other industry members who are already active in international markets,” Mr Trowbridge said. “So part of her charter will be to update her own private knowledge and also to hold two important workshops with industry to help them position themselves, giving Mildura a stronger presence in the international market.” He said the current down-

European connection In a bid to ensure Sunraysia remains a player in the international tourism market, a European representative has been appointed to work with Mildura Tourism, and arrives in the district on Sunday.

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turn in international travel was the perfect time to bring the district up to speed. “There’s a significant lead time associated with getting into the international market and right now, during lean times, is a perfect opportunity for people to consider how they can be better placed in the international market,” Mr Trowbridge said. “There’s no pressure on them to get into the market immediately, and they’ll have plenty of options to consider and to work out if and when they should join the international market.” Meanwhile, as Mildura prepares to host an international guest, Mildura Tourism has a staff member in New Zealand at the moment attending the OzTalk conference, providing a chance to

“Perceptions of the river’s health continue to be one of the main marketing challenges that we face day in, day out,” Mr Trowbridge said. “You can have excellent marketing activity over two or four weeks, which can be put back by just one negative national story or picture of the river.” However he remains upbeat and believes many potential tourists make up their own minds. “You must never under estimate the intelligence of consumers. So while some negative national media coverage can set us back, the consumers are starting to realise that one picture doesn’t symbolise the whole of the river,” Mr Trowbridge said. He said strategies were now being formulated to combat negative perceptions about the Murray River on an ongoing basis.

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A trek back in time

FIFTY intrepid Mallee residents will this weekend take a walk back in time to a bygone era, when mail was delivered on horseback and on foot, rather than by air, sea and the humble ‘postie’ bike. The Wild Dog Mail Trail is a 68 kilometre trek from Pine Plains Lodge to Kow Plains Homestead, re-enacting the mail run undertaken in the late 1800s by 14-year-old Hugh O’Sullivan. However this weekend’s expedition, organised by Mallee residents Colin Beer and Terry Gibson, will be civilised compared to the dangers and challenges faced by O’Sullivan, back when the Mallee was considered part of the ‘wild’ north west of Victoria. O’Sullivan would take on the gruelling Mallee scrub on a weekly basis on his trusty horse, facing everything from searing temperatures in the summer to contending with the wild dogs prevalent along the trail, ensuring residents in the more isolated parts of the Mallee got their mail, and contact with the outside world. And as the organisers of this weekend’s re-enactment recount, the mail run didn’t always go to plan. “On one occasion they (the wild dogs) spooked his horse, which bucked him, bolted and left him stranded in a tree to escape the wild pack,” they said. This weekend’s trek will as faithfully as possible follow the very same trail used

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• OASIS IN THE DESERT: Pine Plains Lodge could almost be described as a work of art in itself and LEFT, This weekend’s adventurous walkers will take in part of Victoria’s fascinating Wyperfeld National Park. by the gritty Mallee teenager during the 1800s, in honour of his achievements and the pioneering spirit of residents living in those isolated outposts. The adventure will begin tonight when participants meet up at Pine Plains Lodge from 4pm to confirm their registrations and set up camp before enjoying a hearty barbecue tea and live entertainment.

Two ways to travel Participants can undertake the journey in one of two ways. The Level 1 expedition is the more challenging and suited to people confident in their ability to walk 68 kilometres in two days, which will mean 10 to 12-hour days. Organisers say Level 1 participants must be in excellent physical condition to un-

dertake the challenge, as the terrain will be more difficult and there will be no vehicle access. Level 2 participants can share the 68 kilometre journey with a friend, or they can be teamed up with another participant. For these walkers, each day will be divided into two 16-kilometre sections. One team member will complete the first section, while their partner will be transported to the second half. The first day tomorrow will take participants across the dry Wirrengren lake bed to Millers Tank for morning tea before setting off again through sand hills and scrub to Sandmount, through the Wyperfeld National Park wilderness area and along the infamous ridgeback to Twelve Mile patch, for the overnight camp. Sunday’s journey will take

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THIS weekend’s trek will provide participants with a chance to visit one of the Mallee’s most historically important sites – Kow Plains Homestead at Cowangie. The homestead was built about 1879, 20 years after Kow Plains Station was first settled, when Cowangie was known as Copi, in reference to the powdery white dirt found there. It was later named Cowangie by the Lands Department. Kow Plains Homestead • SIGN OF THE TIMES: was originally a series of Kow Plains has become buildings, most of which something of a must-see have either been destroyed among visitors to the Mallee. or collapsed over the decades. building substantially inThis left only the main tact, with the remains of

a collapsed outbuilding and a privy still evident on the site before restoration works commenced. The main building itself was made from local pine and was of ‘drop log’ construction. It’s one of the few remaining buildings of its type in Australia, and was last occupied in 1962. Kow Plains was heritage listed in 1989, and the homestead purchased by the Mildura Rural City Council in 1998. A committee of management was then set up and work started to restore the site to its former glory. The site has now become a regular tourist attraction for visitors to the Mallee.

Mildura Tourism has attended OzTalk for the past four years and has seen visitation from New Zealand grow to become our second-largest international source market. Mildura has also been showcased in quality magazines and supported by familiarisations to the region by New Zealand travel agents and product wholesalers. OzTalk NZ is organised by Tourism Australia in conjunction with the States and Territories. “Being able to deal face to face with consumers as well as influential members of New Zealand’s travel industry provides the perfect way to sell our Mildura region to this important overseas market,” Mildura Tourism CEO, Rod Trowbridge said yesterday. “New Zealand is a prime source market for visitors to Australia, and that’s the opportunity for Mildura – the combination of our Murray River activities; food and wine attractions; our culture and heritage as well as being the gateway to the World Heritage-Listed Mungo National Park are indicative of the sought-after tourism experiences that appeal to New Zealanders.”

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Exhibition a real eye-opener caused by dirty conditions and poor health, problems that could be easily avoided. In the 1970s, he helped launch a national program to attack eye disease in Aboriginal Australians. He got doctors to give freely of their time and expertise, and their work attracted other volunteers. In three years the team travelled all over outback Australia, treating 30,000 people, performing a thousand operations and prescribing more than 10,000 pairs of glasses. Fred Hollows was referred to as ‘the wild colonial boy’ of Australian surgery, partly because he had a deep love of the bush, and also because he had a wild temper. He was outspoken on the issue of Aboriginal health, describing it as “appalling,” and much worse than white health was in the worst times of The Depression, even appalling by third world standards. By 1980, Fred was travelling all over the world to help set up eye health programs in developing countries. He heard about a war in Eritrea in Africa, and how doctors there were trying to get training in eye surgery. After being told that each year in Africa about two and a half million people go blind... and just sit around in their huts, he was on a mission, with the aim of helping Eritreans build their own eye lens factory, and asked Australians to support his dream. They donated more than $6 million. By 1989 Fred Hollows knew he wouldn’t live to see all his ideas happen. He was dying of cancer, although he kept on with his work almost to the end. In 1993, aged 63, Fred died at home surrounded by friends, his wife Gabi and their five children. Gabi Hollows in continuing Fred’s work. Eye lens factories have been set up in Eritrea and other developing countries, giving sight back to many thousands of people. People can support the Fred Hollows Foundation by calling 1800 352 352, or logging onto www.hollows.org.au.

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THE story of the late – and great – Australian eye specialist Fred Hollows is being brought to life at a touring exhibition now on show at Wentworth Shire Library. The exhibition, two days late arriving at the Town on Two Rivers due to the Easter break, uses pictures and stories to outline the life and achievements of Fred Hollows, and the continuing work of the foundation named in his honour. Sixteen years after his death, Fred’s widow Gabi hopes the exhibit will offer Sunraysia locals a chance to learn more about Fred’s dream of treating avoidable blindness, and improving indigenous health, not just in Australia, but across the world. “The exhibition gives people the chance to learn more about Fred’s life and the work of The Foundation, which I think is extremely important given that he remains a very significant person in Australian history,” she said. The exhibition will be in Wentworth until April 29, before continuing its tour of regional and metropolitan libraries in NSW throughout 2009. The Fred Hollows Foundation has restored sight to more than one million people world-wide, and reduced the cost of cataract surgery to as little as $25 in some developing countries. NZ-born Professor Fred Hollows was a world-revered eye specialist who originally wanted to be a missionary. He changed his mind after doing some work at a mental hospital, and decided to become a doctor, specialising in eye surgery. In 1960, Fred got a job in Australia, and five years later was head of the eye department at a Sydney hospital. Told about the need for better Aboriginal health, he took up the cause, and helped set up Australia’s first Aboriginal Medical Service. There are now more than 60 across Australia. Fred’s biggest shock was finding out that almost all outback Aboriginal people had eye disease,

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Mildura yoga teacher Ruth Miller and her partner, Allan Bickell, are still – a land of eye-opening and jaw dropping contrasts. For Ruth it was the and for Allan, a return visit after last being on the subcontinent as a

Incredible, indelible, By RUTH MILLER IT was the traffic that struck me first. After arriving safely in Delhi about 11am following a 13-hour flight from Melbourne via Kuala Lumpur, the sheer magnitude of the transportation mix was overwhelming. After clearing customs and exiting the airport seething with humanity, we were bundled into a bus that was to take us to the first ashram we were to visit in Rishikesh, about 240 kilometres to the north. A restaurant had been chosen for lunch, so we headed across/ through/around the city catching the sights of Delhi in what seemed like a doomed expedition to find it. My partner, Allan, had been in India, including Delhi, 40 years earlier, but this was my first experience of India and its traffic! It was unbelievable! No one had told me that there were hundreds of thousands of vehicles – everything from trucks to mopeds, and few if any road rules! Each time we came to a ‘roundabout’ – and there were a lot of them – the bus would just gently merge into the flow of traffic, miraculously avoiding rickshaws, bicycles, motor bikes, taxis, cars, trucks, other buses and even pedestrians! And the noise of horns blaring/ beeping/blasting (or whatever else they could manage) was truly indescribable! Allan’s comment was that the driving ‘style’ was much the same as it had been four decades ago, but there were so many more cars on the road in 2009, and that had greatly “magnified the madness”. The bus careered through the crowded streets for about 45 min-

“We found India to be an assault on the senses. The sounds, the sights, the smells and the tastes, all constantly sharpened amidst the chaos and mayhem. But, the sense of calmness and quiet we felt at all times, unforgettable. In three weeks, neither Allan nor I personally witnessed a child crying, or throwing a tantrum. Our conclusion is that, somehow, it all just works.”

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utes, as we clicked away on the camera attempting to capture for posterity some of the amazing things we were seeing. We saw partially constructed buildings; streets with mansions and consulates; queues of people waiting at bus stops; busy food stalls and shops; middle class highrise; masses of slums and unfortunately, many beggars. We felt very privileged when we left the restaurant a little after 2.30pm, our bellies full of lovely Indian food and Allan savouring his first, and possibly last Indian beer. There would be no beer in the ashrams we would be visiting! For those who do not know, an ashram is simply a place of retreat, in this case for yoga, (but quite often religious) and a place for me to learn at the feet of some of the practice’s master exponents. We had been told the trip to Rishikesh would be four to five hours, but we continued to negotiate more roundabouts than I thought possible and Delhi just went on for hours! I tried to get a shot of a father (I assumed) on his motor bike with two small children and a baby as pillions, and not one helmet in sight. But another bus laden with people overtook on our left-hand side, so I missed the moment. The funny thing is that as we headed for the hills, we kept waiting for the traffic to dissipate, but it didn’t. It was as though the outskirts never stopped, they had just become more countrified so now the bus was dodging all manner of farm vehicles as well! We were fascinated by the number of young men on motor bikes,

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indescribable India! • FOOD FOR THOUGHT: The crowded outshirts of Delhi are certainly a great example of “high density living”, while the couple was happy to find some great vegetarian food.

tination at 10pm! Allan and I declined a light supper and dragged our bags up to our room. My head was about to touch the pillow after what seemed like an eternity, when Kim (our tour leader) knocked on our door to let us know that meditation was at 7.30am! We both slept like logs and woke about 8.30am the next day, a little too late to catch breakfast at Swami Dayananda’s Ashram, situated on the banks of the Ganges. Fortunately, I didn’t know then, that sleeping at night appeared unimportant to the vast populous surrounding, and within, the ashram walls. The nights after that, I learned, comprised a competition of ringing bells; banging pots and pans; chanting; barking dogs; car engine’s revving and general popular babble. But, we had to make allowances. After all, we were in the heart of the Shiva and Rama temple belt, and the celebrations to these deities ongoing. But, back to our first morning,

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daily meditation, chanting, Sanskrit and yoga classes and Vedanta lectures by Swamiji. We were basically free to choose whatever we wanted to attend, and never missed our favourite, the yoga class, taken by wonderful yoga therapists from Goa, Sujit and his wife, Devi. We were also provided with three nutritious vegetarian meals and a couple of tea breaks each day, followed by an outside dishwashing experience comprising cold water taps over troughs, scourers and a ‘soap-like substance’. We both found meal times to be a great way to chat with others also attending the week-long camp, as they had travelled there from different parts of India, as well as many other countries. Prior to the trip, Allan and I had only met the rest of our group briefly, but after a few days we found that we’d chosen well. Sometimes we would venture out in groups to seek out relics, or maybe necessities at the local shops. • Continued Page 10

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• From Page 9 Apparently Rishikesh, with a population of about 800,000, is a popular destination for Westerners, so there were a lot of shops to chose from. We soon learnt how to walk the streets (no footpaths by the way) avoiding adults, children, beggars (of all ages), traffic, rubbish, open sewers, animals and may I say, lots of animal poo! There were dogs, pigs, and monkeys and of course cows – one of the latter thinking I was her mother as she openly slobbered on my chest in public! However, the monkeys were so cute and I used a heap of battery power as I zoomed in on them, only to discover that in many cases, I’d missed the shot. Don’t laugh, monkeys move really quickly! A few of us also found a favourite restaurant where the food and service was wonderful, and we never tired of marvelling at the glorious view (particularly at sunset) of the Ganges as it flowed many hundreds of feet below us. The restaurant became a sort of refuge only moments away from the poverty and helplessness visible outside.

go on the trip because... (how do I put this delicately?) ...I’d been a tad constipated since arriving but things looked as though they may change rapidly and I thought better of a four-hour car trip each way. So, instead we had a great day strolling along the banks of the Bhagirathi River and through the streets of the town. We became accustomed to the stares of women, men and children and it became clear we were the only non-Indians in the area. With our fair hair and skin, we must have stood out like beacons! When the others arrived back, they said the views had been amazing but the trip itself horrific, with the rough roads often perilously close to the cliff edges. The next day we all set off for another adventure, this time about an hour into the foothills to visit a temple and a swami, both tucked away by a lake, quite breathtaking in its isolation from the rest of the world.

• ROOFTOP CONTEMPLATION: Ruth takes a yoga clas on the rooftop with the views of the Himalayas in the background brought shivers to the spine, despite the warm, balmy weather, BELOW. And this was the view of the Ganges at Sunset from the vantage point of the couple’s favourite restaurant.

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Ganges grandeur We found the Ganges to be particularly picturesque, so when I was asked to take a couple of yoga classes, we decided to use the roof of the ashram overlooking the river. Several trees offered protection from the late afternoon sun, so Allan, aided and abetted by monkeys, helped me sweep the leaves off the rooftop. The backdrop of the river and surrounds provided a unique yoga experience for us all, and this for me, was undoubtedly the highlight of this camp. After the Dayananda Ashram, we headed further into the foothills of the Himalayas to Uttarkashi, a small town (Indian style) of about 80,000. This time we travelled in a convoy of four cars, our luggage strapped to roof racks, a few drops of rain presenting no real threat to property. I should mention here that the weather up until now, and for the whole time, was perfect – cool nights, warm days bathed in sunlight with cobalt blue skies and amazing sunsets. As we climbed closer to Uttarkashi (about 2000 metres above sea level) we were once again amazed at the scenery. We were learning to ignore the other traffic, which incidentally seemed to either be behaving bet-

ter, or maybe we were getting accustomed to it! Needless to say, our drivers were superb. Their ability to judge distances, brake and accelerate, show courtesy and common sense, leaves us in Australia for dead. Arriving at our hotel that day and our place of residence for the next four days, we found the cleanliness of the rooms left a bit to be desired, but that the food was delicious. We were so fortunate to have a wonderful Indian tour guide, Arjeet, to take us to places of interest that (especially at that time of the year)

are rarely frequented by foreigners. The time here was basically our own, so once again we were free to explore the local village, but usually went along with Arjeet, enjoying the fascinating ashrams and temples his local knowledge and contacts enabled us to see. One day, he even managed to get

permission from the Chief of Police to organise a trip to Gangotri, at the mouth of the Ganges; a place where pilgrims have flocked for thousands of years. This area is not traditionally accessible to the public until the end of April. I’m not sure whether Allan and I were lucky or not, but we didn’t

As we walked up through the rainforest, we had the opportunity to catch glimpses of the magnificent Himalayan peaks. At this stage, it would be remiss of me to mention that although Uttarkashi, and its surrounds, were quite idyllic, we did see a lot of pollution and poverty, and it was quite apparent the environmentally friendly ‘green movement’ hadn’t arrived as yet. We heard, and to some extent felt, explosive blasts from construction sights as they echoed across the mountains, and saw and smelled, on the side of the roads, the smoke created as small teams of men manually manufactured bitumen. The litter along the riverbanks was appalling, and I constantly thought about how recycling was way overdue here. We saw mules, usually in groups of three, weighed down by their heavy loads, and women of all ages, sometimes in groups, walking along the side of the roads with their backs bent by the weight of their load. Occasionally these groups were escorted by a man, more often than not, carrying little more than a stick. But, I must say that during this part of our stay, beggars approached neither of us. We had become vague about the date, or the day of the week, but we knew we had to leave this spot on Friday the 27th and head back down for our eight days at the Phool Chatti Ashram, located about six kilometres from Rishikesh. • NEXT: Ruth and Allan’s yoga adventure continues as they are confronted with more challenges and more of the disparate ‘faces’ of India that make it such a special land to visit. Meanwhile, you can contact Ruth at Ruth’s Yoga Studio on 5021 5352, mobile 0419 367 151 or email: ruth10@bigpond.

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a haven on the road... was exactly the same as the ‘59 Ford Customline we already owned... a real coincidence!” Frank said. “And we thought they would make a great combination,” Liz adds. “We acquired it in August 2007, after receiving a call from Uncle Fred saying that he and Mary would be moving out of their Queensland home, selling the van, and moving back to Melbourne. “It was towed home from Queensland over three days, and we stayed at two caravan parks along the way, creating plenty of interest. “It’s a lot heavier than the modern vans, weighing in at 1.6 tonnes. That’s heavy for a small van, but it is very well built.” The Roadhaven is a rolling museum, ‘chocka’ full of the original 1950s crockery, cutlery, pots and pans, and electric jug, fan and even a radio. It is in original condition, including the beautifully crafted stainless steel trim, both inside and out. This, Frank has polished to as new, as he has any chrome highlights. A standout is the lovinglycrafted stainless steel trimmed flywire door. The Roadhaven sports two 240-volts fluorescent lights, others are run off a 12-volt battery, stored in a cupboard under the wardrobe. It has a gas only stove, and a Morphy Richards gas-only refrigerator. A foot pump on the floor in front of the kitchen bench is used to pump water up from a tank slung under the floor to the sink, while there is also a dedicated tin-lined cupboard for bread and a hidden stove that appears miraculously as long as you know the ‘secret’. The floor features the original linoleum squares, while a table slides across to allow people to sit on both sides and also folds down to make a bed, while there is a shelf that slides out to make a double bed out of the couch at the rear. The van is 14 feet long and

6.8 feet wide, and is rated as a four berth. The wonder is in the little touches and the way everything fits so well together. Such clever use has been made of the limited space available, and everything still works perfectly, as well, in fact, as the day it left the factory. That is a tribute to the way things were ‘made to last’ in those times. Frank’s pride in the van is obvious, as is his intention to lavish as much care and attention upon it as did his uncle. It will be used, occasionally, the couple says, but they are keen to ensure it does not deteriorate in any way. It is so heavy, Frank says, he has had to fit the Customline with an oil cooler to stop

the car overheating, but once under way the combination rides beautifully. The van, I suggest, really belongs in a museum and Frank agrees... and maybe one day that’s where you will find it. “There is a bloke from West Australia who is setting up a museum and has expressed an interest in the van,” Frank says. But WA is a long way away and for the present, Frank and Liz intend to keep the Roadhaven close to home. And who can blame them. The van is a wonderful example of Australian craftsmanship, ingenuity and indicative of our great love of the outdoors.

• OLD STYLE: The caravan’s interior looks like new and its being looked after lovingly by new owner, Frank Wallace, ABOVE. • FOOTNOTE: ‘Uncle Fred’ recently passed away, but he will always be remembered fondly whenever Frank and Liz take the Roadhaven on a holiday trip, something they are planning to do from time to time.

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Land sales, floods, and wool records... By GRANT MAYNARD TODAY we feature the first of a series of columns detailing history’s highlights for the historic river port of Wentworth in the lead-up to the town’s 150th celebrations in June. The township is Sunraysia’s oldest, and the upcoming celebrations make this the perfect time to reflect on its long, and interesting past. The highlights have been researched by Renmark historian and author Yvonne ‘Johnny’ Gurr, and made available to the Weekly by the Wentworth Historical Society. The Society is also supplying the period photos from its extensive archive that continues to grow. The highlights are newspaper excerpts, collected by Johnny during research for her books. She has conveniently attributed the snippets to the newspaper in which they

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were found, and dated them too! Now, for those who came in late, let’s set the scene... ‘Wentworth’s’ first European inhabitants were the overlanders (drovers) who camped at the junction in the 1840s on their way to South Australia from the rich grazing areas of the Murrumbidgee. They were working for the squatters who had established themselves on runs (later stations) along the Darling and Murray Rivers, expanding their holdings westwards from the Murrumbidgee, and north eastwards from South Australia.

In the mid-1840s, the tiny stopover at the river junction that was to become Wentworth was known as Hawdon’s Ford, and later McLeod’s Crossing, after James Mcleod, one of the first permanent white residents of the fledgling settlement. The first substantial buildings appeared about 1851, and the river steamers in 1853. The settlement was found to be ideally situated as an administrative and commercial centre for the untapped wealth of the vast grazing areas of NSW’s far west, and for many years the seaboard ports of Sydney and Newcastle were the only ports in New South Wales to handle more cargo than Wentworth. The steamers brought a new sophistication to the rugged river town and, in 1857, Surveyor General Barney considered it time to establish a proper township. The town site was surveyed in 1858 and named in 1859, after New South Wales explorer and politician William Charles Wentworth. Now read on...

Pastoral Times, July 14th, 1859 A site has been fixed upon for a town. to be called Wentworth, at the crossing place over the Darling River, at its junction with the Murray River, and copies of the approved plan have been deposited with the Surveyor General’s office in Sydney, and the Police Office, Balranald. Pastoral Times, Deniliquin, March 30th, 1860. The first sale of land in the township of Wentworth, situated on the junction of the Murray and Darling, took place on the 16th with Mr. Shiell P. M. (Police Magistrate) acting as land agent. The 71 lots, comprising 31 acres, 33 perches, recently advertised in the Government Gazette, were offered and all sold at very high rates. One lot of 2 roods (half an acre) fetched £250. The total amount realised, exclusive of deed fees, was £1,895, the whole of which was paid in cash, showing no lack of wherewithal in the interior. SA Register, Thursday May 31st. 1860 (Wentworth correspondent May 21st.) ...Several new buildings will be erected in this township during the next season; the most prominent will be Mr. MacGeorge’s new hotel, Randell’s store, a church, also a public school house (the contract for the latter has been taken) and David’s store, in addition to which there will be several smaller buildings... SA Register, September 4th. 1860 (Wentworth correspondent) The first sale of land in the village of Moorna was held here on the 20th. (August) when 58 allotments were offered for sale, very few of which found purchasers. On Tuesday 21st the second sale of land situated in the township of Wentworth took place when 39 allotments were offered, all of which sold at very good prices, one lot containing a quarter of an acre realising £250 and several others exceeding £100. SA Register June 19th. 1861 (Wentworth correspondent June 4th.) The Murray is still rising fast and is already very high for this period of the year. The ‘Grappler’ is now at work clearing the Darling at Wentworth. The only steamers that have been here this season are the ‘Gundagai’ for the Upper Murray, and the ‘Gemini’, which called on her way down to the Goolwa. Wentworth, which some 18 months ago only consisted of three or four huts and a population of about 50, can now boast of several fine buildings, among which are two excellent hotels built of brick with galvanised roofs. The first was opened three months ago, and the second is advertised to be opened on 1st July. Wentworth now has a representative of every trade required in the bush, shoemakers excepted, for whom there is a very good opening. SA Register October 21st. 1863 (Wentworth correspondent) The steamer ‘Gundagai’ left here yesterday morning with 1000 bales of wool for Melbourne via Echuca. This, I believe, is the largest cargo of wool taken by one steamer on the Murray. So crowded was the steamer and barges that at a short distance they appeared like a large pile of bales floating on the water. The barges were deep in the water, and the steamer being nearly hidden in between them, left only the wool visible. SA Register, December 2nd. 1863 (Wentworth correspondent November 24th.) A meeting was held at Mr. Gunn’s Crown Hotel on Saturday last for the purpose of forming a cricket Club – Mr. Gould in the chair – when it was resolved that a cricket club be formed and that it be called the Wentworth Cricket Club. Twenty gentlemen enrolled their names as members, and a committee was chosen with a President, Treasurer, and Secretary. Mr. Price was instructed to procure the necessary cricket ware with every possible speed, in order to have the opening game on New Year’s Day. Riverine Herald, July 6th. 1864 (Euston correspondent) Last week a punt, the property of Mr. Leonard of Hay, passed down the river, her destination Wentworth. Two punts will, therefore, be at the convenience of the public at that place, although one of them is not much to be depended on, age, I presume, having worn her down to rather a decrepit state, a new punt was urgently needed, and Mr. Leonard has stepped in to fill the gap.

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The two mates grew up on the bank of the Murray River at Buronga. They were the best of friends, inseparable, planning to go away to war together. But only one returned. As Mildura Weekly columnist and war researcher LISA COOPER writes, Korean veteran Jack Harris sums up most of the action with a few words in his latest book…

Only One River to Cross… AS a young boy during the Great Depression, growing up on the banks of the Murray River at Buronga, Jack Harris could never have imagined the incredible adventures, perilous danger, and repeated acts of courage that would see him become one of Australia’s finest sons. Living in a tin-roofed shanty with his Irish-born grandparents, with hessian for walls, fallen gum tree branches for corner posts, and the Murray clay floodplain as a floor, Jack and his family lived a simple, tough life. That life will come full circle over the Anzac Day weekend when Jack, special guest of honour at this year’s service in Mildura, returns home for the first time in 60 years, a Korean War veteran, Military Medallist, retired ASIO agent, scholar, business man and successful author. In those early years, no one knew Jack better than his best mate “Clarrie.” A little older than Jack, they schooled together, played together, and worked together. They fished the cool clear waters of the Murray, hunted rabbit across the floodplains, and sat side by side in front of a crackling fire at their camp on the banks of a nearby billabong. Like so many young men at the time, only the ravages of war would separate them. As they stood on the platform of the Mildura Railway station early in 1943, Jack prayed that the lucky charm he handed “Clarrie” would keep his best mate safe, promising to meet up in New Guinea “and march together to Japan”. But they would never get to face the Japanese together. “Clarrie” would fight for just a few months before being put to death by the Japanese. And while Jack today describes his mate’s death as “just a part of what happened”, the huge loss un-

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doubtedly fuelled a quiet rage, with Jack “quietly determined to settle the score”. That proved a big difficult, with Jack’s first job being stationed in Japan in 1946 with the 67th Battalion as part of the British Commonwealth Occupation Force, after the signing of the surrender. Renamed the 3rd Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment, Jack was sent to Korea, ‘The Land of the Morning Calm,’ in September 1950 when war broke out. Severely undermanned but sent into battle regardless just weeks after the announcement of war, Jack writes in his autobiography ‘Only One River to Cross’ that there was “no suggestion that this skeletal, ill-equipped unit would be facing the formidable North Korean Army within weeks”. Sent into battle as soon as they landed, the first action Australian troops saw was at Yongju, north of Pyongyang, on October 22. Australian troops were in hot pursuit of retreating North Koreans, who had established themselves amongst the apple orchards that lined the narrow, dirt road the Australian troop convoy was following north. Visibility was poor, the apple trees in full leaf. Jack writes; “The trees were beautiful with their trunks already bound with straw in anticipation of the arctic weather soon to come”. That arctic weather, sometimes

• ON FOREIGN SOIL: Jack Harris, INSET, fought in Korea against an opposing Army – and frostbite. He is pictured, LEFT, eating lunch with comrades and ABOVE, a view of the Kapyong Valley where 3RAR fought.

reaching 30 below zero, was something for which Australian troops were unprepared. Many would suffer terrible frostbite, with some losing parts of their toes. 3RAR came under sudden and heavy sniper fire, but they counterattacked from the rear and after three hours of fierce fighting, the North Koreans again were forced to retreat. Jack survived ‘The Apple Orchard’ battle, but just days later was wounded in action, receiving a bullet wound to the hand, smashing bone and tearing off flesh. He later described the exit wound where the bone had been blown out as “huge”. His emotions that day as he was stretchered away brought him to tears. No soldier, no man, no mate, would ever want to leave the men he had lived with and fought with for so long. “They were brothers to me, men

to die with and for,” he said. The actions of 3RAR, travelling 31 miles in 12 hours in pursuit of the North Korean soldiers, dealt the enemy what was described as “a disastrous blow”. Jack was withdrawn from infantry duty, playing no part in the most significant battle for Australians in Korea, the battle of Kapyong on April 23 and 24, 1951. Sixty kilometres north-east of Seoul, 3RAR along with New Zealand, Canadian and US troops, fought wave after wave of Chinese troops, repeatedly throwing themselves at Allied lines, advancing over their own dead and wounded. After two full days of fighting, at time reduced to hand-to-hand combat, Australian positions became indefensible, and they were forced into a fighting withdrawal. The battle at Kapyong had been

a reminder of the Australia-New Zealand involvement at Gallipoli 36 years earlier. Our newest Anzacs played a vital part in slowing the Chinese advance and preventing Seoul from falling. The 3rd Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment was awarded the United States Presidential Distinguished Unit Citation for the Battle of Kapyong. It reads; “for extraordinary heroism… they brought distinguished credit on themselves, their homelands, and all freedom-loving nations”. Jack returned to Korea in February 1953, a Sergeant in command of a Special Agent Detachment, carrying out some of the most audacious acts of courage anyone has known, covertly entering enemy territory an amazing 10 times. Behind enemy lines for periods up to 14 days, Major-General David Butler, AO, DSO (retired), and Jack’s former platoon commander in Korea, described Jack’s actions as “a remarkable feat of arms and courage of the very highest order. There are few people surviving who have attempted what he achieved.” • NEXT: The mission that almost cost Jack his life. MW26463

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Chaffey Secondary College’s Stuart Stuart will be sorely missed when he leaves Mildura to further his career in crisis support... but our loss is someone else’s gain in a case of...

Chaplain a blessing for all By VINNIE RODI

CHAFFEY Secondary College Chaplin Stuart Stuart will be sorely missed when he leaves the district to accept a position in Melbourne as assistant State co-ordinator and emergency manager for the Victorian Council of Churches (VCC). A familiar face in the corridors and classrooms of the College for the past eight years, Mr Stuart described the send-off he received from staff and students as “overwhelming”. Every member of the school assembled to say goodbye to their favourite chaplain, with the entire student body expressing how much Mr Stuart would be missed in the coming new term. “It was incredible having these young adults express their thanks, which for kids their age isn’t easy to do,” he said. “I kept thinking ‘Who I am to deserve this?’ I’m just one guy who has tried my best to give something back to the community and to receive that sort of send-off was remarkable.” His new role in Melbourne will include building up the State’s capacity to respond to crisis and tragedy situations like the recent ‘Black Saturday’ bushfires (where Mr Stuart played a role co-ordinating the response efforts of more than 85 chaplains and social workers), ensuring the right people are on hand to offer support to those affected. “Essentially I’ll be attempting to find people to fill various positions that arise during tragedies like the recent bushfires,” Mr Stuart said. “It will be my responsibility to ensure plans are followed, and that people are in the right place when called upon.” He said his recent experience at ‘ground zero’ of the bushfires, helping those affected come to terms with what had happened, had proved an effective trial for the VCC, who had watched on as Mr Stuart put tested plans and methods he had used locally into action. “I’d done similar work dealing with crisis situations in the Loddon Mallee area,” he said. “I used the same sort of response

plans during the bushfires that I had used in Mildura which had proved effective and timely. “I think it convinced the VCC that they had made the right choice in appointing me, as it became clear my methods worked, and could be adapted to suit a crisis of any scale.” A trained social worker and 11 year veteran of the Country Fire Authority (CFA), Mr Stuart’s skill set has always been aimed at helping others, so much so that when he arrived in Mildura eight years ago, he took the only job which suited this description; Chaffey chaplain. “Everything I’ve done in my career has led me to this appointment, I’ve been training and working in this field for more than 16 years,” he said. “When the Victorian Council of Churches offered me the position in Melbourne I was extremely confident I could do the job based on my background, and it didn’t take me long to say yes.” As part of his role with the school, and through his private practice ‘Stuart Stuart Counselling, Mr Stuart has undertaken some emotional and difficult jobs. The most difficult of these came three years ago, where he helped a number of students and parents deal with the aftermath of the ‘Cardross tragedy’, an incident which claimed the lives of six teenagers. “A lot of students affected were attending Mildura Senior College at the time,” he said.

• MAN ON THE MOVE: Chaffey Secondary College chaplain Stuart Stuart is set to leave the district but his legacy will live on.

“Before that most of them had attended Chaffey. “At one stage I had more than a dozen kids (some no longer Chaffey students) outside my door wanting to talk. “For those who had moved on to a new school I think they felt comfortable talking to me because of our existing relationship.” He said the hardest part about the Cardross deaths had been keeping his own emotions in check, especially when trying to provide others with support.

“Dealing with that was indicative of my training kicking in and allowing me to do my job,” he said. “You have to learn to deal with your grief or emotions in private, because breaking down in front of people isn’t going to help them, or you deal with the loss.” Mr Stuart said that while he was excited about his new role and the challenges associated, it didn’t make the move any easier. “You can’t live in wonderful town like Mildura and not

ﬁnd it difﬁcult to say goodbye,” he said. “I have a lot of connections in this town with different people and organisations that is making the move harder, and who I’m going to miss. “There are organisations like Mildura Rural City Council and Chaffey school who have helped me achieve a lot in the time I’ve been here. “Chaffey especially has allowed me to undertake a number of community activities along with my role at the

school. Leaving those institutions behind is also going to be very hard.” Mr Stuart said he intended on visiting Mildura every two weeks, ensuring the work done through his private practice could continue. “’Stuart Stuart Counselling’ will continue to operate for those who need it,” he said. “I’ll be heading back to the region every couple of weeks to ensure people have someone to talk to in times of personal tragedy or grief.”

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Young musicians revel in opportunity to make their dream a reality ...

Mildura duo hot in the pursuit of ‘Excellence’ By VINNIE RODI FOR young up and coming musicians like local band ‘Finding Flaws’ the opportunity to perform original music in front of a large audience is usually something they can only dream about. ‘Finding Flaws’ also known as local Mildura ‘musos’ Steph Rogers and Sam Rogerson, both 18, recently had a chance to make their dream a reality when they were selected to perform in the ‘Top Class’ section of the 2009 VCE Season of Excellence. Comprising five events, the Season of Excellence is designed to showcase the talents of last year’s design, film, art, drama, and music students. Auditions were held in January and February this year, with students who received high results in their October performance examinations invited to attend auditions. Steph and Sam said they had relished the opportunity to perform their original music at the ABC Iwaki Auditorium in Melbourne, lapping up every second spent on stage. They have also just returned from another trip to Melbourne, where they played in front of 500 people attending the ‘Top Design’ leg of the showcase.

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that they formed ‘Finding Flaws’, a partnership that has continued to grow over the past few years. “I wrote this original song and knew Steph was into her music as much as I was, so I asked her if she would like to have a listen, and tell me what she

• FINDING THE RIGHT NOTE: Steph Rogers and Sam Rogerson have the world before them, RIGHT, with their goal to break into the music industry. The pair also show talent in the producer’s box, as they master the nuts and bolts of the recording studio. music and musicians, with dad, Chris Rogers, the owner and operator of The Soundtrap in Langtree Avenue. “Music has been a major part of my life,” she said. “Dad has always been involved with the local music scene, so I think it was always going to be my fate to become a musician.” Steph first picked up a guitar at 13, and after some

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Fun performance “It was fun getting up there and performing our stuff,” Steph said. “We had to perform in front of a panel of assessors from the Victorian Curriculum Assessment Authority (VCAA), which was similar to our Year 12 music exam.” Further exposure is on offer for those who managed to impress assessors, with 40 of the best youngsters set to receive a return invite to Melbourne to be part of ‘Top Acts’, the Grand Finale of the showcase, due to be held on Friday, May 22, at the Hamer Hall in Melbourne. And while this talented pair may have their eyes set on a possible spot in the finale, it’s not the most pressing issue on their mind, with the duo preparing for a hectic year spent in the recording studio. “Our main focus for 2009 is to finish our debut album,” Sam said. “Most of the magic happens in the studio with Steph’s Dad Chris Rogers, who has a recording suite in the backyard. “He’s great with all the technical side of producing a CD, and he only charges us a slab of beer for his services.” Having both attended St Joseph’s College Steph and Sam first crossed paths in Year 8. However it wasn’t until nearly two years later

into the production side of music, working behind the scenes.” “Music is my life,” Sam added. “It may sound cliché but I feel like it’s in my blood. All I want to do is perform in front of an audience, and keep writing my own music.” And while both have their sights set firmly on a music career, they also have plans to continue their studies, with Steph applying for a Music Industry Course at RMIT in Melbourne, and Sam interested in attending the JMC Music Academy in Melbourne, one of the best performance and music development universities in the country. “My course focuses on production rather than recording, but unfortunately I missed out on getting in this time around,” Steph said. “I plan on reapplying next semester, and hopefully things will work out better.

thought,” Sam said. “We started jamming together soon after that, realised we liked the same sort of music, and decided to form the band.”

Versatile Sam Sam, who not only sings in the group, but is also a drummer, bass player and guitarist, first picked up drumsticks at age 10, before moving on to the bass at 13, and then the guitar at 16. He currently teaches drums parttime, while juggling work commitments at Baker’s Delight. “You never know when you might need some extra cash, and that’s where teaching the drums comes in handy,” Sam said with a laugh. For Steph, her entire life has been spent around

lessons from local guitar teacher Phil Humphries said it didn’t take her long to pick up the finer points of how to play. “I had a few lessons with Phil, but mostly I’ve learned how to play by myself, and have slowly developed my own style.” Steph has also started teaching music, returning to St Joseph’s College parttime to help the next generation of music students find their own unique style, and prepare for their exams later this year. However both band members said teaching wasn’t something they saw themselves continuing in the near future. “I’m not too keen on the whole teaching side of things just yet,” Steph said. “If the music career doesn’t happen then I’ll look to get

“It’s an area I’m really interested in, watching dad work the controls in our studio has made me want to learn more about how that side of the industry works.” Sam said the opportunity to attend the prestigious music academy would be yet another dream come true. “It’s something I really want to do,” he said. “I’d love to be able to go away to Melbourne and learn techniques about how to better develop songs.” The duo already boast 15 original tracks and plan to continue writing new music while recording their debut album. “If I had to describe ‘Finding Flaws’ I’d say it was acoustic, folky, and easy-listening,” Sam said. “We also have a couple of cover tracks that we’ve put our own personal spin on.” ‘Finding Flaws’ are a regular feature at the Sandbar on a Thursday night and Sunday afternoon, with Steph and Sam encouraging locals to come and support not just themselves, but other local live acts who play in the region. “We’ve also been asked to play Easter Sunday at Trentham Estate Wines, which we would love people to come along to,” Sam said. “Playing music is something Steph and I love doing, we’re really focused on breaking into the industry, and hopefully turning something we love into a career.”

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Residents and ratepayers are most welcome to attend all meetings.

DISRUPTION TO TRAFFIC Motorists and residents are advised that the “Stations of the Cross” is to be conducted throughout the streets of Mildura on Friday, 17 April 2009, commencing at 9.00pm. Participants will gather at the Greek Church on Deakin Avenue at 9.00pm and proceed along the west side of Deakin Avenue turning right into The Centreway and return to the church along the same route on the opposite carriageway concluding at approximately 9.40pm. Interruption to traffic flow is expected whilst the event is in progress and Council apologises for any inconvenience which may be caused.

RED CLIFFS RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN Mildura Rural City Council has progressed with the process of working with the local community to prepare a Residential Development Plan (RDP) for land within the Development Plan Overlay of Red Cliffs. The strategic plan will guide the design and development of the land to ensure that it can contribute to the amenity enjoyed by the incoming community and the existing residents of the surrounding area. Mildura Rural City Council has appointed Hansen Partnership Pty Ltd (urban design) and Hyder Consulting (engineering) to undertake the strategic assessment and development of the Red Cliffs Residential Development Plan (RDP). To continue the consultation process the second public meeting has been arranged on: Wednesday 29th April 2009 at the Red Cliffs Football Club Rooms, Quandong Park, 6pm - 7.30pm. If you are interested in attending or would like additional information please contact Rachael Attwood, Strategic Planner at Mildura Rural City Council on 03 5018 8410 by Tuesday 28th April 2009

COUNCIL ASSISTANCE FOR ARTS GROUPS Mildura Rural City Council has made funds available for the purpose of assisting local arts groups with arts development projects through the Arts Development Grant Scheme. Arts Development Grant Scheme can provide opportunities: • For artistic and production skills development or safety training for arts group members • For programs and activities promoting general arts activities • Venue hire • Production costs: (e.g. materials, sets, props, framing) • Fees for professional assistance with a project • Subsidised costs for disadvantaged participants • The establishment of new arts organisations • To support collaborations with arts professionals Funding Period: 1 July 2009 – 30 June 2010 Grants for up to $1500.00 can be sought, it is anticipated that most grants will be in the vicinity of $500.00 Applications will be received until 4.00pm on Friday, 15 May 2009. Application forms and guidelines for the above scheme are available from Mildura Arts Centre or on the website www.milduraarts.net.au. For further information or assistance please contact Heather Lee (03) 5018 8338.

MILDURA RIVERFRONT CENTRAL PRECINCTS FEASIBILITY PUBLIC CONSULTATION WEDNESDAY 22 APRIL 2009

ROAD WORKS UPDATE – APRIL 2009 Please be advised that Mildura Rural City Council will be undertaking road works during April 2009. Subject to weather conditions road works will continue on Monday 20th April 2009. Location of Works

Start Date

Finish Date

Road Closure

Sixth Street, Merbein (between Calder Hwy & Paschendale Ave) - Road Widening

Monday 16 March 2009 7.00am

Friday 24 April 2009 5.00pm

Traffic Control

Hancock Street, Ouyen (between North West Rd & Glowrey St) - Road Upgrade & Sealing

Monday 20 April 2009 7.00am

Monday 4 May 2009 5.00pm

Road Closed

Traffic control and detour signage will be provided to indicate the changed traffic conditions. No parking will be permitted within the work zones. Access will be provided to residents only. Your assistance in this matter is greatly appreciated and if you have any further enquiries please contact Infrastructure Services Works Supervisor, Allan Eastmond at the Red Cliffs Depot on � 5018 8483 or mobile 0417 584 145.Council regrets any inconvenience caused.

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• VICTIM AND POTENTIAL VICTIMS: Briony Goodsell, 11, INSET, in party mode in one of the last photographs taken of her before the fatal crocodile attack and, ABOVE, these tourists were described as “southern idiots”…swimming and sun-bathing in crocodile-infested waters near the spot where a man was taken only hours earlier. • Photos courtesy of the Northern Territory News. in a flooded creek bed just ahead of them. She re-surfaced briefly, a distressed look on her face, and then disappeared again. Police and dozens of volunteers began an immediate search, and the young girl’s body was found two

days later, about 450 metres from where she had been swimming. On April 10, father of two Craig Parry was taken by a four-metre saltwater crocodile as he was swimming with friends in the Daly River around 2am.

He and some friends had been having a few drinks before official celebrations to mark his 21st birthday a few days later. Eyewitnesses said a huge crocodile had been watching them for some time but despite that, Parry

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Interested members of the community are invited to public consultation to assist in the development of the Mildura Riverfront Central Precincts Redevelopment Study. The development of the Mildura Riverfront site is a high profile project within the Mildura community. The proposed project reviews and further develops the Mildura Riverfront Master Plan completed for the Mildura Riverfront in 2005. Mildura Rural City Council and the design team are working to develop the site into a precinct which better serves the Mildura community. When: Wednesday 22 April 2009 Where: Council Room, First Floor, Deakin Avenue, Mildura Rural City Council Time: 5:30pm – 7:30pm For more information about the Master Plan and the Community Forum visit Council’s website http://www.mildura.vic.gov.au (a feedback form is also available here), or contact Peter Douglas Strategic Planning Manager, by telephoning (03) 5018 8410 Please RSVP by COB Monday 20 April 2009 to Development Services, Mildura Rural City Council email ds@mildura.vic.gov.au or 5018 8410.

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MOBLIEMUSTER’S ‘Old Phones, New Fence Posts’ Recycling Challenge is off and dialling in 2009, with Sunraysia’s primary and secondary schools eligible to compete. The aim of the challenge is to recycle as many mobile phones as possible over a four week period. For every five kilograms of mobile phones collected between May 1 and June 5 (World Environment Day), MobileMuster and Australian Composite Technology (ACT) will donate one Plasmar fence post (made up entirely of recycled plastic) to communities affected by the ‘Black Saturday’ bushfires. As of March 23, 2009 more than 8250km of boundary fencing, including 2948km of private boundaries, 3080km of roadside boundaries, and 2234km of crown land boundaries were destroyed by the bushfires. It’s estimated that a further 5000km of internal fencing was also left devastated, with less than 20 percent of this fencing

Each school that participates will receive a free MobileMuster pack including a collection box, posters, student honour roll, and educational DVD explaining the mobile phone recycling process. insured by property owners. MobileMuster, a non-profit program funded by Nokia, Motorola, Samsung Electronics, LG Electronics, Sony Ericsson, Sharp, NEC, Panasonic, I-Mate, Force Technology and network carriers Telstra, Optus, Vodafone, 3 Mobile, Virgin Mobile and AAPT, is aiming to collect 3600kg of mobile phones, which they will break down and use to create 720 fence posts. Each school that participates will receive a free MobileMuster

pack including a collection box, posters, student honour roll, and educational DVD explaining the mobile phone recycling process. And the host of individual and school based prizes don’t end there, with the student who collects the most phones in their school to receive a school champion certificate. The student who collects the most mobile phones in their respective state will receive a Milton Book Pack valued at $100, with the student who collects the most mobile phones nationally to receive a Milton Family Experience Pack valued at $250. Each school that hands in a minimum of eight kilograms of phones will receive a Milton Mobile Reward Pack, with the school who collects the highest weight nationally to receive an electronic prize pack valued at $1500. Registrations for the recycling challenge are open until next Friday, April 24, with the challenge set to run from May 1 to Friday, June 5. To register for the

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heeding an important sign during a holiday up north a as a result. Retrieving a fishing lure from a snag in several sets of bright red eyes approaching in the glow prompted him to advise readers going north to…

• CROC BAIT: That was the caption the Northern Territory News put on this recent photograph…describing as “an idiot” a man aged about 40 drinking a can of beer while standing on top of a trap designed to catch crocodiles up to five metres. and a cousin had decided to swim to the other side of the river. As the croc approached, the two men dived under the water. The croc submerged, and Parry hasn’t been seen since.

The Northern Territory Newspaper hasn’t pulled any punches in alerting its readers to the dangers…and “the southern idiots who just don’t get it.” Staff writers have told

tales of tourists swimming, drinking beer and frolicking in croc-infested waters up North. On one occasion they were less than 400 metres from where Keith Parry was taken.

hand ’em in... tion visit www.mobilemuster. com.au, email: schools@amta. org.au, or call 1300 306 162. Mildura Rural City Council is also set to get involved in the recycling mayhem, with councils encouraged to enter the 2009 MobileMuster Local Government Awards. The awards, now in their third year, aim to recognise councils efforts in promoting and collecting mobile phones, batteries, chargers and accessories for recycling. Winning councils will be announced during the Australian Local Government Association Conference (ALGA), due to be held at the National Convention Centre in Canberra between June 21 and 24. Mildura can nominate their efforts in three categories including Best Promoter, Working with Schools and the National Excellence awards. The Best Promoter award will recognise the council that has actively and creatively promoted mobile phone recycling to their

community. The Working with Schools Award will be given to the council that has encouraged and supported local schools to learn more about mobile phone recycling, with the National Excellence Award going to the council that has promoted and creatively engaged their community in mobile phone recycling as well as actively collecting phones. Nominations are open until T u e s d a y, June 9. For more information or to nominate your council visit www.mobilemuster. com.au, or call 1300 730 070.

They were informed of the attack, told there was still danger, admitted to having seen crocs in the area, but continued swimming. In a related story just before Easter, the NT News reported “a prize fool” drinking beer while prancing around on a crocodile trap in Darwin Harbour. The man’s friends were in a nearby boat, laughing. Fisherman Chris Horn, who photographer the incident, said the man should have known better, and he was later labelled ‘croc bait.’ And in other incidents, tourists swam or sun-bathed at the water’s edge at a river crossing recognised as a notorious spot for sightings of giant crocs, and where warning signs are clearly evident – but ignored. Police, wildlife experts, park rangers and locals say they have had enough of people from ‘down south’ taking no notice at all of repeated warnings about the dangers of crocodiles in the region.

PUBLIC NOTICES PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENT ACT 1987 MILDURA PLANNING SCHEME

Notice of Preparation of Amendment - Amendment C44 Authorisation A1104

The Mildura Rural City Council has prepared Amendment C44 to the Mildura Planning Scheme. In accordance with section 9(2) of the Planning and Environment Act 1987, the Minister for Planning authorised the Mildura Rural City Council as planning authority to prepare the amendment. The amendment applies to all land within the Farming Zone, the Rural Conservation Zone and the Low Density Residential Zone and land affected by the following overlay controls: Environmental Significance Overlay Schedule 1 – Murray River Corridor Environmental Significance Overlay Schedule 2 – Mildura Waste Water Treatment Plant & Reuse Centre Environmental Significance Overlay Schedule 3 – Merbein Mushrooms Buffer area Environmental Significance Overlay Schedule 4 – Incompatible Land Use Buffer area Vegetation Protection Overlay Schedule 1 – Roadside Vegetation Protection area Design and Development Overlay Schedule 1 – Deakin Avenue Design and Development Overlay Schedule 2 – Town Entrances Design and Development Overlay Schedule 3 – Mildura CBD Design and Development Overlay Schedule 4 – Industrial areas Development plan Overlay Schedule 1 – Residential areas Salinity Management Overlay The amendment proposes to implement the recommendations of the Referrals Relationship Project, Stage 4 Report completed by Isis Planning in 2006 for the Department of Planning and Community Development (Department of Sustainability and Environment) on behalf of the Mildura Rural City Council. The amendment also seeks to implement the recommendations of a 12 month internal permit review project conducted by the Mildura Council. The projects: (1) identify unnecessary permit requirements that do not contribute to the strategic outcomes sought by the Mildura Council, (2) recommend the introduction of decision guidelines, and (3) clarify the extent of controls and the removal of anomalies. The amendment also seeks to correct an anomaly that was not identified in either report. The proposed amendment affects 3 zones, 5 overlays and the schedule to Clause 66.06 within the Mildura Planning Scheme. The following, Table 1.1, documents the nature of the change for each schedule: Zone Schedule

Nature of Change

Farming Zone

• Introduce a maximum area (100m2) for which no permit is required to alter or extend an existing dwelling. • Introduce a maximum floor area (100m2) for which no permit is required to construct an out-building associated with a dwelling • Introduce a maximum area (150m2) for which a permit is not required to alter or extend an existing building used for agriculture. • Introduce a minimum setback (20m or 100m) from a road. • Introduce a minimum setback (5m or 50m) from a boundary. • Introduce a minimum setback (50m or 100m) from a dwelling not in the same ownership.

Rural Conservation Zone

Low Density Residential Zone

• Introduce a maximum area (100m2) for which no permit is required to alter or extend an existing dwelling. • Introduce a maximum floor area (100m2) for which no permit is required to construct an out-building associated with a dwelling • Introduce a maximum area (150m2) for which a permit is not required to alter or extend an existing building used for agriculture. • Introduce 100m2 as the trigger point for a permit for an outbuilding.

Overlay Schedule

Nature of Change

Environmental Signiﬁcance Overlay Schedule 1 – Murray River Corridor

• Clarify extent of control • Exempt mooring poles and minor subdivisions • Require a permit for fence that inhibit the flow of floodwaters

Environmental Signiﬁcance Overlay Schedule 2 – Mildura Waste Water Treatment Plant and Reuse Centre

• Restructure schedule • Exempt extensions to existing dwellings and minor subdivisions

Environmental Signiﬁcance Overlay Schedule 3 – Merbein Mushrooms Buffer Area

• Exempt extensions to existing dwellings and minor subdivisions

Environmental Signiﬁcance Overlay Schedule 4 Incompatible Land Use Buffer Area

• Clarify extent of control • Exempt minor subdivisions and extensions to existing dwellings

Vegetation Protection Overlay Schedule 1 – Roadside Vegetation Protection Area

• Exempt buildings and works not visible from Deakin Avenue, single storey buildings and minor subdivisions • Include fences as a permit requirement

Design and Development Overlay Schedule 2 – Town Entrances

• Clarify extent of control • Exempt buildings and works not visible from the road frontage, single storey buildings and minor subdivisions

Design and Development Overlay Schedule 3 – Mildura CBD

• Clarify extent of control • Exempt minor subdivisions • Make corrections

Design and Development Overlay Schedule 4 – Industrial Areas

• Restructure schedule • Exempt minor subdivisions that meet deﬁned setback and landscaping requirements

Development Plan Overlay – Schedule 1 – Residential Areas

• Corrects an anomaly

Salinity Management Overlay

• Clarify requirements for single dwelling

Schedule to Clause 66

• Corrects an anomaly by introducing notiﬁcation requirements for the ESO4

You may inspect the amendment, any documents that support the amendment and the explanatory report about the amendment at the following locations: Planning Authority, Mildura Rural City Council, 108 – 116 Madden Avenue, Mildura. Mildura Rural City Council, Oke Street, Ouyen. Mildura Rural City Council website – www.mildura.vic.gov.au/planning Department of Sustainability and Environment, Cnr Taylor Street & Midland Highway, Epsom, Bendigo. This can be done during office hours and is free of charge. Any person who may be affected by the amendment may make a submission to the planning authority. The closing date for submissions is Friday 24 April 2009. All submissions must be sent to: Mr Garry Healy General Manager Assets & Development Mildura Rural City Council PO Box 105 MILDURA VIC 3502

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Immaculate & large modern 4 bed brick veneer home with top quality fixtures and fittings throughout. Offers huge formal & informal living rooms, magnificent fully fitted kitchen with walloven & hotplates, dishwasher, etc. Extras include ensuite, ceiling fans, bay windows, gas log fire, ducted evap cooling, double garage under main roof line & with office. Outside is a covered & paved outdoor living, 8m x 5m shed and beautifully established gardens.You wont find better.

The complete family home is in unbeatable location. This spacious 3 bedroom plus study home features separate living areas, new carpet, renovated ensuite to master bedroom, raked ceilings, solid timber kitchen with DW & plenty of bench space. Outside boasts paved undercover entertaining, tradesman shed with concrete floor & power connected & all this set on a huge fully fenced allotment in the heart of popular Gol Gol. Added advantage of being within 200m of the Gol Gol boat ramp.

Safety is the prime requisite when you have a young family. Situated in a quiet court close to schools & has a roomy completely fenced backyard. 3 bedrooms all featuring B.I.R. & ensuite to main. Ducted air-con throughout & natural gas for heating & cooking. Open plan living leads out onto the paved alfresco area, where you can sit back and watch the kids run riot in the yard. We haven’t forgot Dad either, check out his shed. An inspection will satisfy even the fussiest!

Built for the growing family in mind is this spacious modern 18 month old home. The expansive floor plan combines stylish separate living areas, 4 bedrooms, study & 2 bathrooms (ensuite to main). Plenty of entertaining space in the living room & dining room, kitchen boasts all modern appliances, BIR’s /WIR & double garage with internal access. Outside is the 21x21 shed complete with power & concrete floor with access from side of home & secure yard & pool just perfect for summer.

Price: Offers Over $350,000 Inspect: Sat 1.00 - 1.30pm I13 Contact: Ian Miers 0428 586 205

Price: $255,000 - $275,000 Inspect: Sat 12.00 - 12.30pm Contact: Jason Lawler 0417 248 002

Price: $265,000 Inspect: By Appointment B5 Contact: Chris Hill 0431 378 202

Price: $300,000 Inspect: Sat 12.15 -12.45pm B5 Contact: Adriano Aiello 0438 075 747

When Only The Best Will Do

Mildura

2 Sotiri Court

Mildura

38 Golden Ash Drive Gol Gol

3 Robert Court Red Cliffs

37 Boobook Avenue

NEW PRICE

Classic Dunning-Built Townhouse

Peacefully Private

Stunning & Spacious

Rustic Style

Price: $230,000 - $250,000 Inspect: By Appointment D4 Contact: Chris Hill 0431 378 202

Price: $399,000 Inspect: By Appointment Contact: Daniel Cawood 0408 388 732

Price: $220,000 - $250,000 Inspect: Sat 11.30am - 12.00pm Contact: Ashley Burns 0408 618 294

Mildura

18 month old superior dwelling in prestigious neighbourhood. Simply oozing with desirable features, this is not to be missed. 2 separate living areas, 3 great sized bedrooms, superb fully fitted kitchen with electric wall oven and gas hot plates, DW, ensuite & WIR to main plus tiled family bathroom. Quality fixtures & fittings throughout, ornate cornice, ducted reverse cycle a/c, covered/paved outdoor living, double lock up car accommodation. Spoil yourself!

If peace and quiet are what you want, this is your ideal home. No through traffic, secure yard and great shedding complete this family friendly home. - Great open plan living, separate lounge - Formal dining - WIR. to great size main bedroom If you want privacy and security, you can’t go past this opportunity.

Price: $265,000 - $285,000 Inspect: Sat 11.30 - 12.00pm G14 Contact: Faye Scherger 0407 212 860

Red Cliffs

7 Westcliffs Crescent

280 Wade Avenue

FIRST RELEASE

Best Of Both Indoor & Outdoor Worlds!

Easy To Live In, Easy To Let Out

This magnificent family residence boasts space & comfort On offer is a spacious 4 bedroom home with large open along with immaculate presentation & quality fittings. Offering plan living areas with beamed ceilings. Boasting huge kitchen 4 bedrooms, en-suite & WIR, formal & informal living area meals, separate dining & spacious lounge (with S.C.W.H & with lounge, dining meals area & large family room the home ceiling fans) 2 bathrooms & spacious bedrooms complete also features a modern fully equipped mirror tone kitchen the picture. Only approx 4 years old this home offers more & central bathroom. Complete with timber decked outdoor than first meets the eye. Outside you’ll find a shaded timber entertaining area, as well as a fully established allotment with deck & good sized tradesman shed all on 3000m2 with ample modern landscaping. Extras include r/cycle ducted heating & water storage. cooling, ducted vacuum, double garage & excellent shedding.

164 Walnut Avenue

FIRST OPEN

Affordable Inner City

Mildura

3 Hector Street

FIRST RELEASE

First Home? Limited Finance?

This superbly presented ashlar brick town house is centrally located a few minutes walk to shops. Features include two bedrooms with built in robes, semi ensuite, open plan living, evaporative and 2x split system air conditioners, bay window, security doors, front and rear verandahs and carport. It’s a beauty!

Tastefully decorated is this charming 3 bedroom conite home in the heart of Mildura. This home boasts many features including 11’ ceilings, separate lounge with open fireplace and large bedrooms with built in robes. With off street parking and neat tidy verandahs this home would be ideal for the first home owner or those looking for a low maintenance life style.

Ideal first home or start for investor. Compact, beautifully maintained and genuine value buying. Features include 2 bedrooms plus study or 3rd bedroom, solid brick construction, new carpets and large lounge. Outside boasts a large fully fenced yard with workshop and lock up carport. All this in a convenient location.

Price: $150,000 - $170,000 Inspect: Sat 10.00 - 10.30am Contact: Sam Boake 0400 658 461

Price: Offers Over $180,000 Inspect: By Appointment J7 Contact: Faye Scherger 0407 212 860

Price: $165,000 Inspect: Sat 11.00 - 11.30am Contact: Daniel Cawood 0408 388 732 Chris Hill 0431 378 202

Price: $140,000 - $150,000 Inspect: Sat & Sun 11.00 - 11.30am Contact: Jason Lawler 0417 248 002

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Be quick to inspect this fully renovated open plan family entertainer. The property features 3 spacious bedrooms, full size gourmet kitchen with casual dining & spacious lounge area with split system. Joining the house is a outdoor living area like no other consisting of a fully paved weather proof oasis with both heating & cooling toilet & bar. Outdoor shedding with power & a carport each for both the car & boat.

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22 Murray Avenue

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Mildura

449 Etiwanda Avenue

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22 Birralee Avenue

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Original Handyman Special

A Bit Of Care And Repair

Paint, Carpet And Then Profit

- 2 bedroom weatherboard home with colourbond roof - Features new kitchen and new bathroom - New electric hot water service - Electric heating - Needs refurbishment elbow grease

- 3 bedroom cement sheet home with iron roof - Kitchen / dining and large lounge room - Floorboards throughout & electric hot water service - Fully secure large yard - Located close to Primary School and shops

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- 3 bedroom home - Natural gas heating - New kitchen & bathroom - Large lounge with separate kitchen / dining - Corner block with large yard - Located close to Primary School and shops

Very neat 3 bedroom cement sheet home Featuring: - New kitchen & bathroom - New laundry - Electric heating and electric hotwater - Fully secure yard with good fencing

Auction: Terms: Inspect: Contact:

Fri 24th April at 10.00am On Site 10% Deposit, Balance 60 Days Sat 10.00 - 10.30am Daniel Cawood 0408 388 732 Chris Hill 0431 378 202

Mildura

14 Ulmarra Place

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Fri 24th April at 11.00am On Site 10% Deposit, Balance 60 Days Sat 9.15 - 9.45am Daniel Cawood 0408 388 732 Chris Hill 0431 378 202

Mildura

4 Alkira Place

Rock Solid - But Needs Work

Very, Very Affordable

Invest Or Live In

Definitely Within Reach

3 bedroom cement sheet home on good size allotment. Very neat 3 bedroom cement sheet home with tiled roof - 3 bedroom cement sheet home Features: offering: - Popular location - New kitchen & bathroom - Ducted evaporative cooling - Needing renovation throughout - Large separate lounge - Electric heating - Situated on a good sized allotment - Electric cooking - New kitchen & bathroom - Electric hot water & electric heating - Electric hot water service - Large secure yard with garden shed

Auction: Terms: Inspect: Contact:

Fri 24th April at 2.00pm On Site 10% Deposit, Balance 60 Days Sat 10.30 - 11.00am I9 Daniel Cawood 0408 388 73

Mildura

3/248 Tenth Street

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Fri 24th April at 3.00pm On Site 10% Deposit, Balance 60 Days Sat 11.15 - 11.45am I9 Daniel Cawood 0408 388 73

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2 homes including the opportunity to subdivide a further allotment STCA. Land size comprises of approx ¾ acre, walking distance to local facilities including Coomealla Club, school, golf course & more. The main home offers large rooms, updated bathroom. The 2nd home has 1BR, 2 living areas, full facilities. Approx rental return is 7.4%

Fri 24th April at 4.00pm On Site 10% Deposit, Balance 60 Days Mon 5.30 - 6.30pm Daniel Cawood 0408 388 73

153 Magnolia Avenue Irymple

Mildura

94 School Road

O M PEN ON

Fri 24th April at 1.00pm On Site 10% Deposit, Balance 60 Days Sat 9.45 - 10.15am I9 Daniel Cawood 0408 388 732

51 Game Street Coomealla

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A Beginner’s Winner

Fri 24th April at 12noon On Site 10% Deposit, Balance 60 Days Sat 9.00 - 9.30am L8 Daniel Cawood 0408 388 732

Merbein

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5 Lochhead Avenue

Price: $189,000 Inspect: Sat 3.00 - 3.30pm Contact: Adriano Aiello 0438 075 747

Mildura

24 Sharland Street

FIRST RELEASE

Value In Brick Westside Unit!

This low maintenance solid brick unit is an ideal investment property. Consisting of 2 bedrooms, neat kitchen and bathroom, spacious living area and secure backyard with a garden shed. Situated within walking distance to a post office, convenience store and Mildura West Primary School. Currently leased at $135p/w

Price: $110,000 Inspect: By Appointment E5 Contact: Faye Scherger 0407 212 860

Mildura

Location Location!

Great Location

Take the plunge into buying your first home. Lucky for you, you’ve just stumbled upon that dream home! The fully renovated interior features 3 bedrooms, attractive new kitchen, excellent landscaped outdoor area, open plan lounge/dining, timber venetians, r/cycle heating/cooling, & large shedding. With quality location this home will go fast!

Feature filled & well located 3 bedroom home walking distance to all Irymple’s facilities; offers 2 separate large living rooms, updated kitchen with electric cooking & dishwasher, pantry etc. & adjoining dining area. Extras include ducted evaporative cooling, gas heater & s.c heater, lead light windows, picture rails, high ceilings, box bay window, carport, 6m x 3.7m shed, garden shed, est. gardens & covered outdoor living area.

Offers 3 bedrooms, lounge plus kitchen on a good sized allotment on our popular Westside. Currently enjoys a top quality tenant on periodical lease at $170.00 p.w - would love to stay. Makes for a great investment or value packed first home

Price: $235,000 Inspect: Sat 11.15 - 11.45am J5 Contact: Adriano Aiello 0438 075 747

Price: $160,000 - $180,000 Inspect: Sat 11.30am - 12.00pm Contact: Ian Miers 0428 586 205

Price: $135,000 - $155,000 Inspect: By Appointment G6 Contact: Ashley Burns 0408 618 294

167 Eighth Street Mildura

32 Avocado Street

Mildura’s Cheapest Westside Home

17 Jenkins Place Irymple

Mildura

624 Sandilong Avenue

NEW PRICE

Good Speculative Buy

Ideal First Home Or Investment

Located in a high profile area of town this modern retail premise of approximately 60m2 offers investors an exceptional opportunity to get into the commercial market. The freehold is being sold with vacant possession, the existing tenant may stay if required (currently paying $845 per month).

This well presented centrally located 3 bedroom home features polished floorboards, gas cooking, natural gas log heater, evaporative air conditioning, external sun blinds, carport, garage & 3 garden sheds. Every convenience is within easy reach, shops, schools and transport.You’ll love it!

Price: $125,000 Inspect: By Appointment H4 Contact: Faye Scherger 0407 212 860

Price: $145,000 - $155,000 Inspect: Sat 12.15- 12.45pm K7 Contact: Faye Scherger 0407 212 860

Dareton

37 Neilpo Street Curlwaa

“Yipperoo”, Williamsville Road

First Home Buyers Delight

This well located 3 Bedroom home is only a stone throw away from Mildura West Primary school. Featuring polished floors, evap cooling & gas heating. Outside you will find a neat & tidy front yard with rear garden shed & carport. Current rental return is $185p/week. If you looking for your first home or investment be sure to inspect this one!

Price: $150,000 - $160,000 Inspect: By Appointment F4 Contact: Sam Boake 0400 658 461

Mildura

Units 1-4/291 Deakin Avenue

Two For The Price Of One

Sensationally presented offering hugely versatile accommodation. 4 bedroom bv home with 2 good living areas, new fully fitted kitchen, lge dining area, 2 bathrooms & 2 toilets, extras inc. s.c. heating, split system r/c air cond, gas htr, c/fans, ducted evap. cooling, dble carport plus single carport. Huge covered & paved o/door living. Plus a most spac. Self contained unit offering bedroom with ensuite, new kitchen, dining & sep. lounge o/looking decked o/door living.

Price: Offers Over $280,000 Inspect: Sat 12.15 - 12.45pm Contact: Ian Miers 0408 586 205

Wemen

Wemen Store

Budget Buying At It’s Best

Yipperoo

Location-Everything At Your Fingertips

Be Your Own Boss

Great 1st home or investment – situated in the heart of Dareton and offering 3 large bedrooms, spacious lounge/dining with S.C.heater & brilliant polished floors, sunny kitchen with loads of cupboards & elec. Stove with rangehood. Extras inc. evap. cooling, Garden shed, carport and large allotment. It’s a beauty !!!

Offering some 34 acres of freehold land with absolute Murray River frontage, native bushland along with towering River Red Gums. Includes an old dwelling, 72 megs general security water & a building envelope. Your chance to own your own water front property only minutes from Abbotsford Bridge & the townships of Wentworth &Merbein.

Positioned on Deakin Ave are these quality for units situated next to schools, shops & church. The 4x2 bedroom units all leased to excellent tenants returning approx $595pw. 2 of the units have been fully renovated & plan’s are available for the other 2 plus potential to redevelop down the track.

Thriving general store with various new appliances and catering for all needs including fuel sales, alcohol sales, hot take away food sales, newspapers and magazines, bait, ice, etc. Also including separate immaculate 3 bed residence plus 2 bed mobile home (currently leased at $150 per week). Extras include split system reverse cycle air conditioning, 4 bay shed, outdoor living area, established gardens. All this and more situated on well over ½ acre and just a short stroll to river.

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Price: $440,000 - $480,000 Inspect: By Appointment Contact: Ashley Burns 0408 618 294

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$445,000 - $460,000 By Appointment I5-6 Adriano Aiello 0438 075 747

5023 5000 107 Eighth Street

Price: $250,000 Inspect: By Appointment Contact: Ian Miers 0428 586 205

5022 4700 Shop 65 Centro Plaza

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Price: $130,000 ono Inspect: By Appointment Contact: Ian Miers 0428 586 205

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Thanks to the many entrants of our popular colouring in competition!

1st Prize: Will Cameron Age: 9 $100 Voucher at Book City

2nd Prize: Natalie Clifford Age: 10 Family Movie Pass at Deakin Cinema

The Winners are...

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5022 4700 Shop 65 Centro Plaza

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Melaleuca Heights 8 Casuarina Way

Mildura 4 Ulmarra Place

Mildura 8 Alkira Place

Red Cliffs 67 Ilex Street

Big shed and a big house will be right for the growing extended family. With huge open living, big double garage, decking with outdoor fire, side access and 20 x 30 shed with floor and power. Theatre room, big ensuite and his and hers WIR. Inspection a must!

An excellent opportunity to enter the market with this very neat 3 bedroom home. Fantastic for the growing family or first home buyers with huge yard for the kids and outdoor entertaining. The Vendor wants sold this weekend.

Located in a quiet court this 4 bedroom home has plenty to offer with huge yard and rear lane access. This would be perfect for a first home buyer or investor.

Perfect entry to the commercial property market, this freehold building is in a great Red Cliffs location. On a 214 sq metre lot, the current usage is a busy Laundromat with all equipment remaining with the sale of the building.

Sale $345,000 - $380,000 View Sat 11.30 - 12.00 Andrew Whitelegg 0429 965 608 Ray White Mildura 69 Deakin Avenue

Sale Offers over $155,000 View Sat 12.00 - 12.30 Andrew Whitelegg 0429 965 608 Ray White Mildura 69 Deakin Avenue

Sale $140,000 - $160,000 View Sat 12.45 - 1.15 Andrew Whitelegg 0429 965 608 Ray White Mildura 69 Deakin Avenue

Sale Offers over $60,000 View Phone To Inspect Mark Thornton 0408 534 772 Ray White Mildura 69 Deakin Avenue

Red Cliffs 6 Ilex Street

Merbein 4 Tyers Court

Colignan 3317 Kulkyne Way

Nichols Point 32 Irymple Avenue

Recently refurbished, this large office building is on the main street of Red Cliffs, opposite Fishers Supermarket. Currently rented to several businesses, the potential return is $28,000 pa. Includes, kitchen, boardroom, toilets, reception, hair salon & 4 private offices. Sale Offers over $225,000 View Phone To Inspect Mark Thornton 0408 534 772 Ray White Mildura 69 Deakin Avenue

Located in a quite court is this 3 Bedroom 2 bathroom home. With above ground pool and outdoor entertaining this home is sure to impress. With $17,000 ( first home buyers ) you couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t build at this price.

Located on Âž of an acre overlooking the Murray River is this beautiful 5 bedroom, 3 bathroom home plus study. Set amongst citrus trees the home also has 13 megs of water. Inspection will impress and this property must be sold.

Only 3 years young, this classical limestone construction property offers everything within a manageable 1031m2 site. 4 spacious bedrooms, polished red gum flooring and ceasar stone, in ground sald pool and outdooring living.

Sale $210,000 - $230,000 View Phone To Inspect Andrew Whitelegg 0429 965 608 Ray White Mildura 69 Deakin Avenue

Sale $320,000 - $360,000 View Phone To Inspect Andrew Whitelegg 0429 965 608 Ray White Mildura 69 Deakin Avenue

Sale Offers over $430,000 View Phone To Inspect Craig Kerr 0427 700 450 Ray White Mildura 69 Deakin Avenue

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3rd Prize: Ebony Teague Age: 3.5 Family Movie Pass at Deakin Cinema

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Buronga Lot 2 Boeill Creek Road Rare Riverfront - Must Sell! This stunning riverfront property is a must see with approx 1.5 acres of beautifully manicured lawns and gardens down to the waters edge. Comprising 3 large bedrooms plus ensuite, 5 reverse cycle air conditioners throughout and panoramic rumpus room overlooking the river. Houseboat mooring, boat ramp and plenty of shady trees to spend the day. This is Mildura’s cheapest riverfront property. The vendor’s instructions are very clear - ‘SELL’.

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Auction Saturday 2nd May 1.00pm On Site View Sat 12.15 - 1.00 For Sale Now or by Auction. Andrew Whitelegg 0429 965 608 Mark Thornton 0408 534 772 Tel 03 5021 9500 www.raywhite.com Ray White Mildura 69 Deakin Avenue

Mildura 6 Durham Avenue What Else Could You Need? Large 4 bedroom or 3 plus study, big living areas including, formal lounge and dining and family living off the kitchen. 6m x 4m colourbond shed with floor and power and inground swimming pool. • Fully appointed kitchen • Gas ducted heating throughout • Resort style gardens • Large entertaining area • Big 848 sq. metre block • Only 4 ½ years old • Double garage UMR with auto door

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Sale Price $290,000 - $330,000 View 10.45 - 11.15 & Tue 5.00 - 5.30 Mark Thornton Andrew Whitelegg

0408 534 772 0429 965 608

Tel 03 5021 9500 www.raywhite.com Ray White Mildura 69 Deakin Avenue

Red Cliffs 2 Ilex Street This service station trades 7 days per week selling ULP, PULP, DIELEL, & Auto Gas, approx 90,000 LTRS per month, oils, accessories & other shop items. Catering to approximately 5,000 people in the Red Cliffs township. This is a fantastic opportunity to be your own boss. • Tyre repairs & sales • Fishing tackle, bait, gas, fishing licenses • Chaff, hay, horse feeds, grains, chook pellets and pet foods • Accepts all major cards • Cliental established over 21 years Sale Offers over $50,000 WIWO View Phone To Inspect Andrew Whitelegg 0429 965 608 Tel 03 5021 9500 www.raywhite.com Ray White Mildura 69 Deakin Avenue

Red Cliffs 6 Nulla Street

Merbein 20 Jenner Street

This 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom home is completely renovated. New kitchen, new bathroom, re-painted and re-carpeted throughout. Great sized yard with large shed. Would make great investment with potential rent $160-$170/wk. Sale Offers over $115,000 View Sat 9.30 - 10.00 Nigel Pavilach 0401 137 990 Ray White Mildura 69 Deakin Avenue

This 2BR home + study is a perfect way to enter the market located directly opposite the Merbein Primary school, walking distance to shops, on a generous 1017m2 block of land. Also included is a newly renovated bungalow with refrigerated air-conditioning. Sale $120,000 - $140,000 View Sat 10.00 - 10.30 Andrew Whitelegg 0429 965 608 Ray White Mildura 69 Deakin Avenue

Red Cliffs 12 Westcliffs Avenue

Mildura 203 Walnut Avenue

Red Cliffs 12a Westcliffs Avenue

Mildura 9 Rose Street

Huge home includes 6 bedrooms and two bathrooms. Massive lounge area and dining area in the newly renovated kitchen. High ceilings, polished boards and rear access. The home is great for the extended family.

Excellent tenant paying $245/wk. 3 bedrooms & 2 bathrooms. Spacious living, solid brick construction. Perfect location near Sacred Heart Primary & St. Josephs College. For Sale now or by offers closing Tue 28th April.

Large brick veneer home on generous 745 sq metre block. Big living areas, includes lounge and family area off kitchen. Huge bedrooms and ensuite to master. Big shed with floor and power, rear lane access and large back yard.

Sale Offers over $185,000 View Sat 10.15 - 10.45 Mark Thornton 0408 534 772 Ray White Mildura 69 Deakin Avenue

Sale $200,000 - $225,000 View Sat 10.30 - 11.00 Craig Kerr 0427 700 450 Ray White Mildura 69 Deakin Avenue

Sale Offers over $185,000 View Sat 10.45 - 11.15 Mark Thornton 0408 534 772 Ray White Mildura 69 Deakin Avenue

Opportunity to secure yourself one of Mildura’s most desired streets. A classic 4 bedroom home moments from the CBD. Hardwood flooring, natural gas floor heating, modern kitchen & bathroom, WIR, study, playroom, large workshop shed. For Sale now or by offers closing Tue 21st April. Price $290,000 - $310,000 View Sat 11.15 - 11.45 Craig Kerr 0427 700 450 Ray White Mildura 69 Deakin Avenue

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Real Estate FORTHCOMING AUCTION

HATTAH

Lot 1 Old Calder Hwy & Lots 2, 3,4 River Road

THE ULTIMATE ECO FRIENDLY LIFESTYLE

BURONGA

•Approx. 1718 acres of mainly native Mallee bushland, approx. 12kms from Murray River •Approx. 50’ x 60’ shed with power and water •2 unit water allowance (200 gallons per day) from Mournpall Water Users Association •3 water tanks •Superb seclusion AUCTION: DATE TO BE ADVISED : HOTEL MILDURA CONFERENCE ROOM INSPECT: Phone to Inspect PHONE: Judy Aitken 0418 502 302 OR Kevin Forbes 0419 596 711

428 West Road

YOUR COUNTRY ESTATE •Approx. 50 sq, 4 br, study, huge formal lounge & dining, dream kitchen •Filtered town water, own pump on river •4 car garage and verandahs front and back •Huge colourbond sheds •Overlooking picture book gardens and Mildura Weir

PRICE: $1,400,000 - $1,600,000 INSPECT: Phone to Inspect PHONE: Graeme Roper 0429 824 008

INTERNET ID: 359176

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MILDURA

7 Colonel Court

FAMILY SIZE 4 BR WITH POOL

MILDURA

•This quality home has it all. 4 bedrooms, ensuite, huge lounge, large kitchen, dining, family area •Next to park •Big inground solar heated pool and separate rumpus room •Excellent westside location PRICE: $320,000 INSPECT: SATURDAY 10.30-11.00am PHONE: Graeme Roper 0429 824 008

MAP REF: D3 INTERNET ID: 366104

4 Iredale Court

A HOME WITH ALL THE “I WANT’S”

•4 bedrooms, 2 bathroom family home •New mirror tone kitchen, spacious family room, covered outdoor BBQ area, large workshop/shed •Low maintenance garden, double carport UMR •Evap unit, ducted gas heating •To inspect this home is to be impressed PRICE: $290,000 INSPECT: SATURDAY 12.30-1.00pm PHONE: Graeme Roper 0429 824 008

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32 Canterbury Drive

BE GOB SMACKED !

CURLWAA

•Walk in the front door and WOW ! •3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 living areas •Granite “dream kitchen”, evaporative cooling, gas heating •2 outdoor living areas, double garage, landscaped gardens, fully auto watering •How good can it get? PRICE: $269,500 INSPECT: SATURDAY 1.00-1.30pm PHONE: Judy Aitken 0418 502 302

Memorial Road

IMPOSING LIFESTYLE OPPORTUNITY •Modern 3 bedroom home on approx. 9.5 acres •Home has been extensively renovated including new kitchen & bathroom •Will appeal to the most fastidious of buyers •Large carport, and big storage shed •Includes 3 megs water

PRICE: $270,000 $250,000 INSPECT: Phone to Inspect PHONE: Graeme Roper 0429 824 008

INTERNET ID: 350673

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MILDURA

WOW ! SOMETHING SPECIAL AND DIFFERENT

140 Magnolia Avenue

MILDURA

•Very impressive 2 storey townhouse in a prime inner city location •Ground up restoration with 3 bedrooms, 2 sumptuous bathrooms, feature central staircase, new kitchen plus open plan living area on both ﬂoors •This unique home would suit those looking for a large residence in a fantastic location within walking distance of all city facilities PRICE: $249,500 INSPECT: Phone to Inspect PHONE: Graeme Roper 0429 824 008

MILDURA

MAP REF: J 5 INTERNET ID: 370858

19 Elizabeth Avenue

INVESTORS, DEVELOPERS, FAMILIES •Recently renovated 3 bedroom 2 bathroom home on approx. 1000m2 •2 sheds and a big back yard •No through trafﬁc •Invest and attract tenants @ $180pw (appraisal) •Take the house off - develop (S.T.C.A.)

PRICE: $230,000-$250,000 INSPECT: Phone to Inspect PHONE: Kevin Forbes 0419 596 711

Mildura Ofﬁce 97-99 Lime Avenue, Mildura

5025 8700

MAP REF: J8 INTERNET ID: 365848

IT’S GOT THE LOT !

10 Canterbury Drive

•2 living areas, spacious family room, large modern kitchen •3 bedrooms •Evap cooling, nat gas heating •Very attractive gardens •Double brick garage, sensational outdoor living with pitched roof for all your family bbq’s PRICE: OFFERS OVER $245,950 INSPECT: SATURDAY 12.00-12.30pm PHONE: Judy Aitken 0418 502 302

MILDURA

MAP REF: C4 INTERNET ID: 350791

SERENITY IN SIRIUS

7E Sirius Court

•3 bedroom, 2 bathroom townhouse •Modern design with quality ﬁxtures and ﬁttings and upmarket kitchen •Safe and secure location •Easy low maintenance living •Fantastic outside entertaining area with decking PRICE: $215,000 INSPECT: Phone to Inspect PHONE: Graeme Roper 0429 824 008

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MAP REF: F10 INTERNET ID: 365872

Wentworth Ofﬁce 47 Darling Street, Wentworth

5027 3080

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3 Jandra Court

STYLISH TOWNHOUSE

MILDURA

•2 living areas, spacious family room, large modern kitchen •3 bedrooms •Evap cooling, nat gas heating •Very attractive gardens •Double brick garage, sensational outdoor living with pitched roof for all your family bbq’s PRICE: $210,000-$220,000 INSPECT: Phone to Inspect PHONE: Judy Aitken 0418 502 302

•Well loved 3 bedroom home with so many extras - absolutely immaculately presented •2 living areas •A beaut shed •Delightful outdoor entertaining area fully undercover with decking •Access to the park behind you PRICE: $180,000-$195,000 INSPECT: SATURDAY 11.00-11.30am PHONE: Kevin Forbes 0419 596 711 or Judy Aitken 0418 502 302

MAP REF: E 2 INTERNET ID: 327015

READY FOR YOU !

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MAP REF: L 6 INTERNET ID: 356204

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WENTWORTH

36 Hector Street

PRETTY AS A PICTURE

4 Ruby Street

MILDURA SOUTH

cnr. Dow & Riverside Avenue

VEGIE PATCH

•This home represents •Ducted cooling for your excellent value for money summer comfort •3 spacious br, big lounge, •Well fenced, double shed, comb kitchen/meals area carport

•30 acres college lease land in 2 titles of 15 acres •88.5 megs water •Pump & pipeline for vegetables

PRICE: $139,500 INSPECT: Phone to Inspect PHONE: Graeme Roper 0429 824 008

PRICE: $130,000 INSPECT: Phone to Inspect PHONE: Kevin Forbes 0419 596 711

961 Fifteenth Street

Boasting a luxury kitchen with 900mm upright stainless steel oven and glass splash back, dish DARETON

Burra Road

THE PERFECT RURAL STARTER

•This home is not the Ritz but as far as value for money goes, it’s a fantastic opportunity •Partially renovated

•3br home on 2 ac freehold a stones throw to Dareton township •Raw water connection, 2 megs irrig, 1 meg S & D

INTERNET ID: 362219

Tiled family bathroom with spa bath, ducted heating and cooling, double garage, covered outdoor living, landscaped gardens and direct access to your yard ideal for boat or caravan. If you need more space and quality to match, this is the home for you. PRICE: $386,000 INSPECT: SATURDAY 3.00-3.30pm PHONE: Judy Aitken 0418 502 302

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washer and microwave, with 4 large bedrooms all with BIR’s and WIR’s and ensuite to main.

BURONGA

9 Rose Street

MAKE THIS HOUSE YOUR HOME •3 bedroom home •Open plan living area •Large allotment, garage/workshop, second shed •Attractive garden •Located in a sought after area within minutes of city centre

PRICE: $159,500 INSPECT: SATURDAY 11.30am-12.00pm PHONE: Graeme Roper 0429 824 008

MILDURA

enough for the largest family.

SMART ARCHITECTURE = STUNNING FAMILY HOME

Huge quality built home almost 2 years young with 2 separate living areas and family room big

INTERNET ID: 305426

MILDURA

INTERNET ID: 362689

•Old block house rented at $140 pw •Workers quarters rented at $110 pw •College lease rent $10,400pa

BUILD NOW ! INTEREST RATES ARE DOWN 7th Street Extension, Cabarita 1 acre - water is on - power available $89,000 Sandilong Avenue, Mildura South 10 acres - 2 megs water - power available $117,500 INSPECT: Phone to Inspect PHONE: Kevin Forbes 0419 596 711 INTERNET ID: 262558 and 195066

Real Estate in Mildura is about to change forever, Elders is building the best Real Estate team in Sunraysia

INTERNET ID: 365774

Walnut Avenue (Sunraysia Village)

BRAND NEW AND BEAUTIFUL - AFFORDABLE HOUSING

•2 bedroom villas from $79,500 - 3 bedroom villas from $83,000 - 4 bedroom villas from $86,500 •Reverse cycle air conditioning, gas appliances, raked ceiling to living areas, choice of colours •Lovely neighbours, fully fenced back yard, community pool and bbq •Small, well mannered pets allowed •Get rid of your huge mortgage ! - Change your lifestyle today. Downsize and cash up ! PRICE: FROM $79,500 INSPECT: Phone to Inspect PHONE: Judy Aitken 0418 502 302

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Kevin Forbes Property Consultant 0419 596 711

INTERNET ID: 348305

Graeme Roper Property Consultant 0429 824 008

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Wendy Hobbs Property Manager 0400 688 044

All will be revealed in just 7 days........

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THIS WEEK’S BEST BUYS...

These properties have been hand selected by Management as the best value in their price range.

GOL GOL MILDURA EPR $250,000-$270,000 AUCTION - Spectacular River Views

AUCTION-Family Living

• 3 Bedroom with built-in robes • Open plan living • 2 Bathrooms • Secure yard on good size allotment • Fully appointed kitchen • Close to 15th St. shopping precinct • Separate lounge area • Transport at your doorstep For Sale Now or by Auction Friday 17th April, 2009 at 11.00am Contact: David 0408 514 666 Address: 599 Etiwanda Avenue L11 Internet PID: 316339 Open: Friday 10.30-11.00am

AUCTION NEXT WEEK

MERBEIN

AUCTION - Money Making Opportunity

•Zoned R1- perfect for subdivision (STCA) •This is a rare opportunity to cash in •1.857 HA (4.5 Acre approx) •Elevated site - proposed 23 Lot plan •4 bedroom Western Red Cedar Home available. Don’t Miss It! •THIS PROPERTY MUST BE SOLD!! For Sale Now or by Auction Friday 24th April, 2009 at 2.00pm Contact: Rico 0418 516 773 or Mandy 0417 017 635 Address: Chaffey Park Drive, Merbein Internet PID: 319226

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AUCTION THIS SATURDAY

AUCTION THIS FRIDAY

MILDURA

AUCTION - Exposure Plus!! Freehold Ofﬁce

• Location, Location, Location • Ideal for owner operator • Why pay rent? Pay your own off! • Ideal for investors • Rare to ﬁnd • 3 ofﬁces, boardroom, reception area, tearoom, 2 toilets, 4 carparks • Corner location • Very very affordable!! Invest here and watch your asset grow, take advantage of this exceptional corner location. For further details call David 0408 514 666

LEADERS IN COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE

For Sale Now or by Auction Friday 1st May, 2009 at 11.00am Contact: David 0408 514 666 Address: 255 Eleventh Street Internet PID: 325859 Open: Saturday 1.00-1.30pm

MILDURA EPR $170,000-$185,000

• 2 bedroom, brick veneer • Well appointed timber kitchen • Floating ﬂoor boards • Bathroom, bath & separate shower • Private and secure • Located next to St Joesph College • Lock up car accomm • 12 month lease in place For Sale Now or by Auction Saturday 2nd May 2009 at 12.00noon Contact: Rico 0418 516 773 or Mandy 0417 017 635 Address: Unit 4/9 Langtree Parade I16 Internet PID: 318584 Open: Saturday 2.30-3.00pm

•3 good size bedrooms with ensuite •Double carport, yard with side access •2 separate living areas plus dining •Outdoor pergola, approx 20x20 shed •Lounge with timer cathedral ceiling •Situated in the much sought after •Timber kitchen, dishwasher, pantry Irymple location For Sale Now or by Auction Saturday 18th April, 2009 at 12.30pm Contact: Rico 0418 516 773 or Mandy 0417 017 635 Address: 21 Wilkie Drive Internet PID: 318507 Open: Saturday 12.00-12.30pm

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AUCTION THIS SATURDAY

GOL GOL

AUCTION - Dream River Home!!!

This spectacular residence has been designed to take advantage of it’s prime riverside location. The views are without a doubt the best in the district & can only be described as breathtaking. The home captures the Australian indoor/outdoor living & the style is Classic Australian colonial with huge verandas that are a real plus, they are very workable & provide plenty of room for family activities. Located in the prestigious River bend Estate, the property comprises of a 5460m2 allotment, 6 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, guest toilet & external pool toilet/change room, 72 squares under roof, 40 squares of living, reverse cycle air conditioning, gourmet kitchen with Granite bench tops & glass splashback, quality appliances throughout, recycled iron bark ﬂoorboards, extensive glazing that maximises natural light, large inground pool & spa, large colour bond shed, extensive landscaped gardens, large 2 car garage, huge outdoor entertaining area, ﬂoating pontoon & access ramp to river, the list goes on & on. For further details call Tony Roccisano, the Prestige Specialist. For Sale Now or by Auction Saturday 18th April, 2009 at 2.00pm on site Contact: Tony Roccisano 0418 502 101 Address: 12 Riverveiw Rise, Gol Gol Open: Saturday 1.30-2.00pm Internet PID: 302381

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AUCTION - This Will Impress!!

MILDURA

•4 bedrooms, ensuite, WIR •Bathroom, spa, large shower •Separate powder room •Mirror Tech. kitchen, S/S appliances •Gas heating, evap & reverse cycle unit •2 separate outdoor entertaining areas •Ample storage cupboards, ceiling fans •Large secure yard with shed For Sale Now or by Auction Saturday 2nd May, 2009 at 11.00am Contact: Rico 0418 516 773 or Mandy 0417 017 635 Address: 5 Pietro Court F14 Internet PID: 318016 Open: Saturday 11.00-11.30am

GOL GOL

AUCTION - Your Very Own Resort

A property that many aspire to but very few will ever achieve, this resort style home has the lot. Enormous master with WIR/double shower to full ensuite, study, 4 other spacious bedrooms with WIR, parents retreat, rumpus room, gourmet Blackwood timber kitchen, adjoining spacious tiled meals area, 8m x 8m enclosed alfresco entertaining area, heated in-ground pool, synthetic tennis court, 2 car garage, 2 reverse cycle units & in-ﬂoor heating, all set on 5000m2 of beautifully landscaped allotment.

MILDURA

AUCTION - Quality Built, Fabulous Features

•Tailor made for families, resort garden •Approx 40x20 shed, toilet & handbasin •Fabulous timber kitchen, double oven •Ensuite, superb timber & tiled ﬂoors •Large open living, separate lounge plus •Undercover caravan/boat storage upstairs study & soundroom/4th BR •Entertaining with bistro blinds & views For Sale Now or by Auction Saturday 9th May, 2009 at 12.00noon Contact: Rico 0418 516 773 or Mandy 0417 017 635 Address: 6 Sterling Drive E12 Internet PID: 325315 Open: Saturday 1.30-2.00pm

83 Deakin Avenue, Mildura

For Sale Now or by Auction Saturday 23rd May 2009 at 12.00noon Contact: Tony 0418 502 101 Address: 22 Moddikerr Way Internet PID: 307689 Open: Saturday 11.30-12.15pm

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5021 1900

IRYMPLE

Winner of Home Beautiful NSW Home of the Year 1999

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AUCTION - CBD Townhouse

• Affordable, 1658m2 allotment • Auto steel gate & designer side gate • 21 metre frontage • Stable red loam soil • Huge shed, established trees • Very affordable • 2 metre concrete fence • Huge potential for capital growth For Sale Now or by Auction Saturday 18th April, 2009 at 11.00am Contact: Tony 0418 502 101 Address: 113 Sturt Highway, Gol Gol Internet PID: 319228 Open: Saturday 10.30-11.00am

AUCTION - Don’t Pass This By

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NEW LISTING

MILDURA MILDURA

AUCTION - Supurb Central Location

•Renovated throughout •New kitchen & bathroom •Good size yard with side access

•Walking distance to Chaffey & Senior Colleges •Perfect ﬁrst home or investment

For Sale Now or by Auction Saturday 9th May, 2009 at 11.00am Contact: Rico 0418 516 773 or Mandy 0417 017 635 Address: 121A Burrows Street I8 Internet PID: 328223

RED CLIFFS

AUCTION - Two Titles, Many Possibilities PLANNING PERMIT FOR DWELING APPROVED

If it’s increased vineyard holdings you are after then this 23 acre vineyard is as good as it gets. It is planted to Chardonnay and has two titles; one being a 10 acre lot & other being a 13 acre lot. The opportunity to sell off one title and build on the other makes this an attractive proposition and certainly good value for money. There is town water connected along with a three mega litre water right being sold with the property. Horse paddocks and good shedding is another great feature that this property has on offer. An inspection will impress. For further details call David on 0408 514 666.

• Charming 1930’s home • Polished Murray Pine ﬂoors • Wunderlick walls & ceilings •10 foot high ceilings

For Sale Now or by Auction Friday 15th May 2009 at 2.00pm at Mildura Club, Deakin Avenue, Mildura. Contact: David 0408 514 666 Address: 157 Cassia Street Internet PID: 327236

Contact: Tony 0418 502 101 Address: 880 Cureton Avenue Internet PID: 316338

MILDURA

A Connoisseur’s Classic...

P.O.A

The refurbishment of this classic master piece was carried out with no regard to Discover this charming cottage only expense . The result is acclaimed by all who have seen inside this elegant dignified 800 meters from the scenic lookout residence. overlooking Kings Billabong. Complete with every sought after feature including; open fireplaces, fancy cornices 12 foot high ceilings, stunning new kitchen, reverse cycle air conditioning, beautifully Set amongst extensive irrigated grained polished floor boards, five bedrooms, three bathrooms, stunning formal dingardens on a ½ acre allotment that ing room, open plan family room, immaculate fully established gardens, the list goes is fringed by well established trees on and on. It simply doesn’t get any better than this. attracting lots of bird life. Completely renovated to offer A landmark property known as the ‘Mansell’ family home is set on huge allotment three bedrooms, large living areas, with river only a stone throw from the front yard and boasts one of Mildura’s best lovely outdoor entertaining area addresses. and more. For further details call Tony Roccisano, the Prestige Specialist. For further details call Tony Roccisano on 0418 502 101. Contact: Tony Roccisano 0418 502 101 Address: 269 Cureton Avenue Open: Saturday 3.00-3.30pm Internet PID: 313703 Open: Saturday 12.00-12.30pm

Majestic Water Front Land Is this Mildura’s Best Home Site?

• Unsurpassed home site • 5,100m2 allotment • 10 minutes from city centre • A waterfront lifestyle

• Timber dado • Close to Marina & river • Large 756m2 allotment • Outstanding restoration propostion

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NICHOLS POINT

EPR $260,000-$280,000

$176,000

Contact: Peter 0407 212 850 Address: 27 San Mateo Avenue J4 Internet PID: 328249

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Character & Nature at its Best

MILDURA

A Golden Oldie

NICHOLS POINT

$320,000

• Overlooking Kings Billabong • 66m absolute waterfront • Services connected • Canoeing/kayaking/rafting

Contact: Peter 0407 212 850 Address: 93 Cooke Street, Nichols Point Internet PID: 309457

5021 1900

83 Deakin Avenue, Mildura *ESR - Estimated Selling Range

•Stunning quality window furnishings •Spacious kitchen with bay windows •3 large brms/ensuite & formal lounge •Fabulous quiet court location

MILDURA

$329,000 InnerCity Location

•Approx 10m2 enclosed entertainment area with 8 seater heated spa •Fully established gardens & shedding •Double lock up garage, a must see!

Contact: Rico 0418 516 773 or Mandy 0417 017 635 Address: 29 Anthony Street G11 Internet PID: 317041

$203,000

• Character home • Tightly held location • 1950’s brick • Polished daddo & ﬂoor boards

• Timber kitchen • 10 foot ceilings • 734m2 allotment (15.54 x 47.22m ) • Ideal ﬁrst home

Contact: Peter 0407 212 850 Address: 211 Twelfth Street G6 Internet PID: 320153

Open: Saturday 11.15-11.45am

Real People in Real Estate Tony Roccisano 0418 502 101

Rico D’Amico 0418 516 773

Mandy D’Amico 0417 017 635

Peter White 0407 212 850

Gary Castleman 0419 548 922

Loretta Paiano 0418 596 789

David Adolph 0408 514 666

MW17042009

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Ready to Go, Ready to Sell

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has never been a NEW THE RED CLIFFS ESTATE “There ING better time to invest in M Red Cliffs.” LISTING IMMACOLTA HEIGHTS CO ON H TI RT With the proposed Solar Power Station we are expecting unprecedented demand for real FO AUC with-in the Red Cliffs precinct. Stage 1 of Immacolata Heights offers extreme value and has been priced to sell. Prices will increase FORTHCOMING AUCTION!! estate on subsequent stages as Stage 1 prices can’t be maintained at these low prices. MILDURA

42 Matthew Flinders Drive, Mildura

FANTASTIC FAMILY HOME WITH HUGE SHED DON’T MISS THIS ONE!

For Sale Now or by Auction Saturday 16th May at 1pm

Details to follow...

Contact Rico on 0418 516 773 or Mandy on 0417 017 635

The developers are offering Stamp Duty rebates to the ﬁrst 5 lucky purchasers and building terms are also available to investors. • Priced from $56,000 McCracken Homes • Lots Sizes to Suit Agent on site House & Land Packages • Generous Developers Rebates Saturday 1:30-2.00pm Available From $234,000 for Stamp Duty (TAP) • Protective Covenants Indi Avenue • $29,000 Building Grants (TAP) (Just before Cocklin Ave) • Builders Terms Available • All Services Available FOR FURTHER DETAILS CONTACT Gary Castleman 0419 548 922 or Peter White 0407 212 850

HUGE REDUCTION

MILDURA Great Investment/First Home EPR$155,000-$165,000 10 Acre Irymple Vineyard • 2 bedroom home • Huge allotment • Gas heating/evap cooling • Paved pergola area

• Westside location • Close to schools/kindergarten • Walking distance to CBD • Close to sporting facilitates

Contact: Tony 0418 502 101 Address: 233 Eighth Street F4 Internet PID: 325351

IRYMPLE

MILDURA

P.O.A

WOW! Approx 40 squares on 1/2 Acre $459,000

Positioned in the popular Irymple area, this vineyard has very good future potential and comprises of a comfortable three bedroom home with huge living areas, implement shed and planted to Chardonnay, Red Emperor and Black America, all irrigated by low level sprinklers with a 36 megalitre water right. Inspection highly recommended as property in these inner city location are very rare.

Spacious 4 bedrooms & study/5th bedroom, enormous rumpus room/theatre room with solid timber ﬂooring, main bathroom with spa, separate double basin powder room, timber feature kitchen with quality appliances & large walk in pantry. Ducted vacuuming system, large reverse cycle air con, extensive slate feature throughout & 3 great living areas. Great outdoor entertaining areas, securely fenced rear yard, 20 x 40 shed with power, concreted & toilet. For further details call Rico 0418 516 773 or Mandy 0417 017 635

Contact: Tony 0418 502 101 Address: 441 Koorlong Avenue, Irymple Internet PID: 325440

PRICE SLASHED

Must Sell 4 Bedroom Bargain

IRYMPLE

MILDURA

$289,000 Saddle Up For Country Living EPR $290,000-$310,000

• Full ensuite & walk-in robe to master • 20 X 20 colour bond shed • Genuine 4 bedrooms • Enormous pergola area • Massive meals area • R/C air cond & automatic watering • Gourmet kitchen with S/S appliances • Formal lounge to front

• Comfortable 3 bedroom & study home • 30x30 American style barn/shed • Formal lounge & dining • Signiﬁcant fencing & infrastructure • Functional kitchen • Set up as horse & pasture complex • Town water & 8.2 megs • Approx. 5 acres, minutes to CBD

Contact: Gary 0419 548 922 Address: 3 Georgia Terrace F13 Internet PID: 313430

Contact: Gary 0419 548 922 Address: Lot 3 Eleventh Street (Btw Karadoc & Koorlong Avenue) Internet PID: 288467 Open: Saturday 12.45-1.15pm

Open: Saturday 10.30-11.00am

NEW LISTING

Address: 906 Seventeenth Street (between Benetook & Cowra Avenue) Internet PID: 157195 Open: Saturday 1.30-2.00pm

Blue Chip Commercial Investment

COMMERCIAL DIVISION An absolutely rare opportunity to acquire a prime Langtree Avenue property, securely leased to the Government.

Very, Very Affordable

• 3 bedrooms plus ensuite • 2 bathrooms • Double carport • Low maintenance yards

Contact: David 0408 514 666 Address: 36 Crane Drive Internet PID: 328226

Ideal Family Home

• 3 bedroom & ofﬁce • Undercover decked e/tainment area • Large bedrooms • Renovated kitchen Contact: Peter 0407 212 850 Address: 99 Thirteenth Street J7 Internet PID: 326165

BURONGA

This property boasts a high proﬁle corner location and Government tenant.

$199,000

•Great location •Close to river, schools & transport •Secure investment •Great family home

Executive Summary Lease Term - 5 years with 2 further 2 year options Current Rental - $243.776 per year Outgoings - to be borne by tenant Tenant - Commonwealth of Australia Land Size - 1900.8 square metres Gross Building Size - 1416 square metres Rental Increases - to CPI This really is an opportunity of a life time.

Open: Saturday 2.00-2.30pm

MILDURA

$205,000

• Open plan living • Central location • Separate dining area • Ducted gas/heating & reverse cycle

For a detailed Property Report MILDURA

Contact: Tony 0418 502 101 Address: 158-164 Langtree Avenue Open: Saturday 12.00-12.30pm Internet PID: 328538

5021 1900

83 Deakin Avenue, Mildura *ESR - Estimated Selling Range

LEADERS IN COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE

Real People in Real Estate Tony Roccisano 0418 502 101

Rico D’Amico 0418 516 773

Mandy D’Amico 0417 017 635

Peter White 0407 212 850

Gary Castleman 0419 548 922

Loretta Paiano 0418 596 789

David Adolph 0408 514 666

MW17042009

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Contact Tony Roccisano 0418 205 101

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Condor Homes have assembled the Best Value House & Land Packages to enable the approved First Home Buyer extreme value. Call to discuss these fantastic opportunities today! Secure your building block today as little as $500 will put your block on hold. Premier west side location, natural gas, protective covenants sized to suit, don’t miss this opportunity. • Stage 1 - SOLD OUT • Stage 2 - ONLY 4 LEFT

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LISTING

Great Place To Sell Start Vendor Says

Comfortable Home Acres 4 Bedrooms – Bigon Block

9 Baylee Avenue, Mildura

912Baylee Avenue, Mildura Sanders Street, Merbein

$149,500 $115,500

Say goodbye to the landlord and get into this attractive little 3 bedroom home. A real first home buyers special, freshly painted inside and includes new floor coverings in high traffic areas, high ceilings and built in robes in 2 bedrooms. Price reduced to sell.

Ticks All The Boxes Good Location – Great Outlook

Super Investment Property

Character 3 bedroom home directly opposite Chaffey Park and $199,000 t, Merbein

easy walk to the river. Tastefully renovated and features include high ceilings, timber kitchen, spacious lounge with bay window, separate dining room, utility room, good shed, shady gardens and carport.

Lovely Home On Acres

NEW

$179,000 $129,000

Comfortable 4 bedroom home on big corner block in quiet Red Cliffs location. Good current rental return of around 7%pa gross and features include high ceilings, big secure backyard, wood heater, side access and subdivision potential (S.T.C.A). Great value at this price.

$145,000 - $155,000

Just completed on a small elevated lot this townhouse is as good as new and would make a great first home or investment. Well located and features include 2 bedrooms, reverse cycle air conditioning, double carport, shade sails, full insulation and is nicely fenced.

Attractive Package – Great Location

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32 Acres - Great Value

11 Rusticana Court, Mildura

$259,000

Block 69 Fifth St, Merbein

$120,000

$149,500 Nestled deep in a quiet court in the sought after Green Vines You won’t find better value than this – Check out the features, 11 Rusticana Court, aMildura $259,000 $199,000 Estate, this 3 bedroom brick veneer and tile home represents 32 acres (12.98ha) with excellent sandy loam soil. 40 HP very attractive package. Features include great street appeal, electric pump & 25 acres of low levels & OHS. Plantings include double L.U.G, landscaped gardens (auto water system), terrific chardonnay, shiraz, pinot gris. Fully drained with besser block outdoor entertainment area, big secure back yard, wood shed and pickers quarters & 4 bay G.I shed with concrete floor & power. O.K BBQ shelter. to build (STCA). No water or working plant.

For Lease

Investment Opportunity

$179,000

126 Chaffey Street, Merbein

Attractive Package – Great Location

$199,000 Lot 1 (28) River Avenue Terrific investment with further development potential Lot 1 (28) Avenue consider theseRiver features. Over ½ acre of land. Very good location, walk to park & river. Includes 2 houses with current rental income of $305 per week. Almost ¼ acre vacant land. Possibility for third house (STCA)

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3 Merebin Court, Merbein 21 River Avenue, Merbein

Freestanding Townhouse

LISTING

$149,500

Yes it needs some TLC but this little 2 bedroom cottage is on a big ¼ acre (1015m2) block and is surrounded by fruit trees and foliage. Includes big shed, garden watering system, high ceilings, secure yard and quiet Nursery Ridge location.

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Comfortable Home on Acres $115,500 Roger Walder 0417 711 217 Aaron Walder N0408 EW315 746

12 Sanders Street, Merbein

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$55,000

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• Level & rectangular LISTING • Water & power connected • Easy walk to all facilities • 21 metre street frontage • Ready to build or relocate existing home

Lot 1 Channel Road, Merbein $300,000

Block 55 & 55A Yelta Rd, Merbein

Looking for a spacious home on just under 25 acres (10.028 Ha) with elevated outlook & less than 1km from primary schools? The house is 25 sq & includes 4 bedrooms & study, huge living areas & near new air conditioning & floor coverings. Plantings of chardonnay & sultanas are contracted until 2011 & package includes full working plant, auto watering system (new pump) & 50 x 40 shed. 3 megs of water included & more available.

Located in central Merbein on a generous ¼ acre allotment (1217m2 approx), this commercial property boasts 4 shops (3 tenanted) and represents a great opportunity for further development (STCA).

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eakin Avenue, Mildura

$199,000

83-89 Commercial Street, Merbein

HOME LOANS $199,000

Lot 1 (28) River Avenue

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d opposite Chaffey Secondary College this lovely big family home on housing loans available on all residential properties listed in this supplement. also be absolutely perfect for use as professional chambers. It s 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, sunroom, utility room & a separate FSC ow. Fully renovated just 7 years ago it is on LOAN a 910m2 block and also HOUSE COST REPAYMENT HOUSE COST LOAN REPAYMENT s 11 foot ceilings, gourmet kitchen, separate dining room, natural gas, $100,000 $95,000 $119 $200,000 $190,000 $237 ccommodation & covered outside entertaining

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92 Lime Avenue, Mildura

Located close to Merbein this ½ acre (2037m2) property would make an ideal house location. With garden right entitlement, this could be the place for your dream home.

• Central Merbein location • Rent $90 per week • Includes GST & outgoings • Available now

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Phone 5021 5101, 0417 215 107 Fax 5021 5707 mweight@mildurahomeloans.com.au

$59,500

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534 Ontario Avenue, Mildura

Lot 2 Woomera Avenue, Red Cliffs

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Open Saturday 10.00 - 10.30

CLASSIC DUNNING SANDSTONE

15 ACRES AND BIG SHED - MUST BE SOLD!

Quality class & spacious living area high on the agenda in this classic Dunning built home. Featuring 3 bedrooms main with WIR and ensuite, formal lounge, stunning kitchen, with all the mod cons, reverse cycle for heating and cooling and natural gas connected. Throw in quality ﬁxtures and ﬁttings, large covered and paved outdoor area, double brick garage and all you have to do is move in. Enjoy this A1 home in an A1 location.

15 acres of vines under irrigation in great location with huge 80x30 shed, 3 phase power with ﬂoor and lighting, toilet and shower facilities and ofﬁce as well. Great for storage ie. caravan, trailer, boats or anything for work. Relocate or build your dream home on this elevated site. Town water is acailable and with a private dam. Ideally located only minutes to river, boat ramps, campsites and township of Red Cliffs.

Auction: Saturday 2nd May at 11am on site

Auction: Saturday 16th May at 11am on site

Contact: Clem De Rosa 0408 239 902 or clem@collieandtierney.com.au Tim Leng 0408 133 326 or tleng@collieandtierney.com.au

Contact: Clem De Rosa 0408 239 902 or clem@collieandtierney.com.au Tim Leng 0408 132 226 or tleng@collieandtierney.com.au

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A1 LOCATION

Just short of an acre of rural land, sits this refreshed 3 bedroom family home, offers new ﬂoor Location is the key to this character weatherboard home with polished timber ﬂoors, ensuite & newly extended family living and kitchen. Overlooks landscaped gardens, formal lounge which has coverings, new kitchen, painted throughout, c omplete with fully fenced pool, chook pens and stock been used as bedroom. Opposite Arts Centre, walk to Lock and River. Perfect position. This is a must pens, 20x20 shed & established trees complete this rural lifestyle home. The tennis court has been started, a must see. see. Terms: 10% deposit, balance 30 days

FORTHCOMING AUCTION

Auction: Saturday 9th May at 11am on site

Contact: Trevor Rogers 0409 506 377 or trevor@collieandtierney.com.au Matt Mason 0438 274 258 or mmason@collieandtierney.com.au

8 Dunlop Court, Mildura

21 Ularara Drive, Mildura

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THE ULTIMATE ENTERTAINER

PRESTIGE LIVING

This stunning new home, recently consturcted boasts a sophisticated and contemporary style all of its own. Featuring a private master suite with luxury ensuite, home theatre room, an amazing open plan kitchen with granite bench tops and stylish appliances including oversized stainless steel oven. In addition the home includes large dining and family areas, 6x4 shed with access to rear yard. This exquisite home will impress all that view it.

Breath taking value, boasting 4 bedrooms, formal lounge, timber gourmet kitchen and inviting outdoor living area. Together with double garage, rolling verandahs around the property, this truly will suit the fussiest of buyers in todays market.

$425,000

$290,000-$310,000

Contact: Corey Iredale 0439 700 711 or corey@collieandtierney.com.au Frank Tierney 0418 502 040 or frank@collieandtierney.com.au

Contact: Clem De Rosa 0408 239 902 or clem@collieandtierney.com.au Tim Leng 0408 133 326 or tleng@collieandtierney.com.au

1/174 Olive Grove, Mildura

29 Cherry Avenue, Mildura G

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CHERRY ON TOP!

INNER CITY VALUE AND SPACE

Superbly located 3 bedroom home in sought after Cherry Avenue. The location is second to none being within walking distance to the CBD, Murray River, Arts Precinct, Mildura Lawn Tennis Club, Bowling Club and the list goes on. Features include polished ﬂoorboards, decked outdoor entertaining and established gardens. Dont delay and call for an inspection today!

3 bedroom brick veneer quality unit with timber ﬁnished kitchen, separate lounge, located next to schools and walk to CBD. Owner wishes to remain and rent back at $200 per week, low maintenance gardens, single lock up garage. You will be impressed.

$210,000-$235,000

Contact: Trevor Rogers 0409 506 377 or trevor@collieandtierney.com.au Matt Mason 0438 274 258 or mmason@collieandtierney.com.au

$175,000-$195,000

Contact: Warrick Fisher 0428 214 330 or warrick@collieandtierney.com.au

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Open Saturday 10.45 - 11.15

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First home or investment, this totally refurbished 3 bedroom home will not be beaten, features newly installed mirror tinished kitchen, gas appliances, polished ﬂoors, tiled laundry & new bathroom with spa, combustion heater, large rear verandah and shedding located in quiet court, be quick!

$160,000-$175,000

Contact: Trevor Rogers 0409 506 377 or trevor@collieandtierney.com.au Matt Mason 0438 274 258 or mmason@collieandtierney.com.au

40 Leicester Street, Mildura

271-285 Tenth Street, Mildura

Open Sat & Sun 12.30 - 1.30

WESTSIDE GARDENS OVER 50’S RESIDENTIAL VILLAGE - THE LIFESTYLE OF THE FUTURE

SMOOTH & SOPHISTICATED

Down sizing is becoming the way of the future for thousands of semi retired and retired people. Downsizing provides affordable housing for you while increasing your superannuation and allowing you to enjoy a more independent lifestyle. Enjoy life in a private, independent & secure environment, deigned to offer residents a carefree relaxed lifestyle in a community united by age, need & interests. For a low entry cost you can achieve your dream of owning your own home in Westside Gardens allowing you to enjoy that carefree and relaxed lifestyle.

This near new quality townhouse redefines the art of living. With open plan living a feature, along with 3 bedrooms plus study, 2 separate living areas, 2 bathrooms, architecturally designed kitchen with all of todays mod cons. Finished with tiled floors and alfresco dining areas - this is truly first class all the way.

From $105,000

Contact: Clem De Rosa 0408 239 902 or clem@collieandtierney.com.au Tim Leng 0408 133 329 or tleng@collieandtierney.com.au

Contact: Lyle Massey 0418 505 507 or lyle@collieandtierney.com.au

$290,000-$310,000

3 Sunset Court, Mildura N

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22 Rowe Street, Robinvale

10 Burnside Way, Mildura C AU

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Open Saturday 12.15 - 12.45

Open Saturday 1.00 - 1.30

TRULY STUNNING HOME - PEACEFUL WESTSIDE COURT LOCATION

AWESOME FAMILY HOME

Spacious & beautifully presented 4br home in sought after west side couirt, with 2 large & separate living areas, blackwood timber kitchen & stunning timber ﬂoors t/out. Complete with huge, fully enclosed outdoor entertaining area & shed, this beautiful home truly is unbeatable value.

Nestled within sought after, family friendly court is this wonderful family home. With formal lounge, 4 real bedrooms, stunning timber ﬂoor & rev/cyc t/out & French doors opening to undercover outdoor area (with BBQ) & child-friendly rear yard - families couldn’t ask for more.

For Sale Now or by Auction on Saturday 2nd May at 12noon on site Contact: Tim Aldridge 0407 239 917

For Sale Now or by Auction on Saturday 9th May at 12noon on site Contact: Tim Aldridge 0407 239 917

69 Deakin Avenue, Mildura

222 Bromley Road, Robinvale

NEEDS SOME TLC This three bedroom home has potential for refurbishment. Shadowline & tiled roof. Terms: 10% deposit, balance 60 days

Auction: Thursday 23rd April 2009 @ 2pm at 222 Bromley Road, Robinvale Contact: Mike Chaplin 0429 336 755

5 Cambridge Terrace, Mildura

32 Enterprise Way, Buronga

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EXTRA LARGE ALLOTMENT POSSIBLE RE-DEVELOPMENT SITE Older style 2br home on large allotment with rear lane access. Possible re-development site with approval from the relevant authorities. Terms: 10% deposit, balance 60 days

Auction: Thursday 23rd April 2009 @ 1.30pm on site Contact: Mike Chaplin 0429 336 755

Matt Mason

67 Lime Avenue, Mildura PROPERTY CONSULTANT 04385021 274 2582200 Ph: (03) mmason@collieandtierney.com.au

PERFECT COMMERCIAL INVESTMENT

Currently leased for $93,499pa (inc GST) is this outstanding freehold commercial investment opportunity. 1st time offered to the public, the site contains extensive ofﬁce area (904m2), large shed/store area (299m2) & large sealed parking & trafﬁc areas. Set on a large lot of 3956m2 with prominent exposure to the Sturt Hwy. To be sold as a going concern.

$1,100,000 Contact: Tim Aldridge 0407 239 917

BLUE CHIP ALL THE WAY

CASTLE IN CAMBRIDGE

Featuring 268sqm of ofﬁce space, and a further 176sqm of residential space on the upper level, this land mark building is perfectly located. Zoned B2, and currently securely leased, an opportunity to purchase in this location is rarely seen. Call today for further information.

Stunning and spacious comes to mind - 3br + study brick veneer home on 1001m2 lot plus double garage, living area of some 237m2, formal lounge, separate family room, baltic timber kitchen, natural gas, separate rumpus overlooking spacious outdoor living, newly landscaped gardens and pathways.

P.O.A. Contact: Corey Iredale 0439 700 711

Contact: Trevor Rogers 0409 506 377

Trevor Rogers Clem De Rosa www.collieandtierney.com.au

$460,000

Matt Mason 0438 274 258 Tim Leng

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Mildura Weekly - 17/4/09

374 Fifth Street, Merbein

www.milduraweekly.com.au

16 Gol Gol North Road, Gol Gol

102 Lemon Avenue, Mildura

92 Cureton Avenue, Mildura

Open Saturday 10.45 - 11.15

INHERENT CHARM AND SPACE

AWESOME FAMILY HOME

3 ACRES, HOME AND MASSIVE SHED

Towering ceilings, grandly proportioned rooms and flowing floor plan grace this solid brick period home. Its abunant period features include; lead light, open fire places, quality fixtures & fittings, fully restored and set on 1 acre in quiet location only 10 minutes drive to CBD.

Spacious 4 year old, 4br home in sought after Gol Gol. Just a short stroll to the river, parkland, schools & shops with 3 living areas & unique features t/out, large fully enclosed outdoor entertaining area, pool, great shed (ﬂoor, lights, power) & set on just under 1/3 of an acre of land!

Rare opportunity to purchase so close to town. Located on the edge of Marina Development & Etiwanda Wetlands, 3 acres, 4br home in need of some TLC & a massive 450m2 of shedding, all within a touch of Mildura’s CBD district. Also includes town water and 2 megs of water right.

$330,000-$370,000 Contact: Cheryl Reberger 0408 214 360

$330,000-$360,000 Contact: Tim Aldridge 0407 239 917

Contact: Clem De Rosa 0408 239 902

54 Tulane Drive, Mildura

Open Saturday 11.00 - 11.30

ELEVATE YOUR LIFESTYLE You will be impressed by this modern day character ﬁlled home, designed for both family living & entertaining featuring 2 large entertaining areas, supern kitchen, spacious meals, 3 quality brs, 2 bathrooms, large paved BBQ area with pitched roof plus family friendly backyard & double carport complete with auto door.

$289,000-$298,000 Contact: Lyle Massey 0418 505 507

2/234 Wade Avenue, Mildura

$320,000-$340,000

Tim Leng 0408 133 326

17 Marziano Drive, Mildura

3 Henderson Place, Mildura

SUPREME QUALITY AND STYLE

Located in an inner city location, this superb home exudes style throughout. Including open plan living, sensational rear deck UMR, WIR & ensuite to main, ducted reverse cycle zoned throuhgout, a great shed and dbl lock up garage with rear lane access. Call today for further information.

$340,000

Contact: Corey Iredale 0439 700 711

15 Westside Boulevard, Mildura

Open Saturday 11.45 - 12.15 Tuesday 5.15 - 5.45

Open Saturday 12.15 - 12.45

THE SURPRISE IS INSIDE! If you are looking for something with all class, you’ve found it! This home boasts 17sqs of living, 4brs, WIR to main, formal lounge & open living & dining. Outside is a large entertaining area with built in BBQ, great sized yard with low maintenance gardens. Inspect today!

$270,000-$290,000

BUILT WHEN HOMES WERE BUILT TO LAST With great street appeal from the front, step inside & be surprised by this lovely renovated & re-stumped character ﬁlled home with high ceilings, ornate cornice, 3brs + study & large open plan living. beautiful solid timber kitchen with gas cooking & pantry, 2 bathrooms, 2 toilets & a unique fully enclosed indoor/outdoor ent. area o/looking rear yard.

$245,000-$275,000

Contact: Matt Mason 0438 274 258

Contact: Lyle Massey 0418 505 507 Robert J Stephens 0458 658 566

Trevor Rogers 0409 506 377 1033 Paschendale Avenue, Merbein Sth

559 Etiwanda Avenue, Mildura R

Beautifully rendered quality home in sought after Westside location. Set on a generous 825m2 with decked outdoor area with shade sails. Features include huge bedrooms & ensuite with spa to main, open plan living + modern ﬁxtures & reverse cycle throughout. Young couples looking for quality & class must inspect today.

$248,000-$269,000

Contact: Tim Aldridge 0407 239 917

3/104 Eighth Street, Mildura

MODERN STUNNER

Open Saturday 12.15 - 12.45

QUALITY TOWNHOUSE Quality 3br townhouses as good as this dont come along too often. Featuring double lock up garage, 131m2 of living, ensuite to main, rear courtyard and secure fencing. Call today for further information.

$260,000 Contact: Corey Iredale 0439 700 711 6/1 Brooks Drive, Mildura

HOME WITH A VIEW

QUALITY COMMERCIAL OPPORTUNITY

A FAMILY AFFAIR

Elevated 3/4 acre lot with 3br weatherboard homestead, large verandahs to side & front, polished ﬂoorboards, high ceilings, separate lounge room. Rural water with sprinkler system, 20x20 shed + separate rear bungalow, pool, wonderful views & peaceful surrounds.

A fantastic family home with space for the kids to run! Boasting 3brs, 2 bathrooms, large open lounge, separate family room & neat kitchen overlooking the backyard. Outside is a 20x30 shed & side access to the yard for the family caravan. This home is a must inspect, call today!

Contact: Trevor Rogers 0409 506 377

Contact: Matt Mason 0438 274 258

$230,000-$255,000

$225,000-$250,000

Matt Mason 0438 274 258

Trevor Rogers 0409 506 377

Lot 66 Nicholas Avenue, Mildura

13 Villiva Drive, Mildura

You cant help but be impressed by this immaculate 3 bedroom townhouse situated moments to Centro Plaza. Light neutral decor, open living, caravan annexe, 4m x 4m shed, neat rear yard. Perfect blend of location and security.

$247,500

Contact: Cheryl Reberger 0408 214 360

Corey Iredale

67 Avenue, Mildura PROPERTY CONSULTANT 67Lime Lime Avenue, Mildura 0439 700 711 Ph: 5021 Ph:(03) (03) 5021 2200 2200 corey@collieandtierney.com.au

BRAND NEW HOUSE & LAND PACKAGES Brand new rang of house & land packages are now ready to view at Lot 66 Nicholas Avenue, take advantage of the $29,000 ﬁrst home buyers grant and enjoy the quality of an Onorato built home.

From $240,000

Contact: Tim Davey 0409 234 271

213 Eleventh Street, Mildura

Open Saturday 2.00 - 2.30 & Tues & Wed 12.30 - 1.00

BEAUTY IN BROOKS

$250,000

Contact: Corey Iredale 0439 700 711

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Situated in a busy & emerging part of Mildura’s CBD, this recently refurbished premises will not disappoint. Currently tenanted at $17,000pa to a solid local business, an opportunity to purchase here must not be missed.

Open Saturday 10.45 - 11.15

A GREAT BUY!! A pictures of elegance is this four year old ‘executive’ built home. Located in popular Ularara Estate this light ﬁlled home is all about low maintenance living. Features ensuite to main bedroom, neutral decor, outdoor entertainment area, double garage and natural gas.

$229,500

Contact: Cheryl Reberger 0408 214 360

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FIRST HOME OWNERS TAKE NOTE! Surrounded by immaculate gardens, this recently renovated home has evolved with a modern decor throughout. Including 3brs, an ofﬁce/study room. With space for the expanding family. This cute little home is absolutely right up your alley!

$195,000-$215,000

Contact: Corey Iredale 0439 700 711

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17/4/09 - Mildura Weekly

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9 Wilkie Drive, Irymple

19 Curran Close, Mildura

5 Martin Street, Irymple

3 Canning Close, Mildura

TIM

Open Saturday 11.45 - 12.15

Open Saturday 10.00 - 10.30

Open Saturday 11.00 - 11.30

SMART HOME, SMART LOCATION Private location, quality brick veneer home. 3 big bedrooms, large WIR to master bedroom, single garage with auto door, two living areas, all with park land close by.

$215,000

IDEAL FIRST HOME

A LOCATION TO ENJOY Located to a most private westside location comes this smart 3 bedroom townhouse. Featuring separate lounge room, open plan kitchen/meals area, large central bathroom and double carport. Would suit the investor or retiree. This home has both quality and location. Rental return of $200 per week until June 2009.

This ideal family home offers three bedroom all with BIR’s, main with ensuite, neat functional kitchen, large family room, good sized yard with shed, double carport. This property would make for a great ﬁrst home or investment.

Contact: Tim Davey 0409 234 271

Contact: Cheryl Reberger 0408 214 360

293 San Mateo Avenue, Mildura

101 Orange Avenue, Mildura

$205,000

Contact: Tim Davey 0409 234 271

$189,000-$205,000

1 & 2/9 Maloney Drive, Mildura

Langtree Mall, Mildura

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Open Saturday 10.00 - 10.30

EASY LIVING

CALLING ALL FIRST HOME BUYERS

Well positioned to Mildura’s City Hear Mall & established for over 20 years comes an opportunity to own & operate the quality franchise business of Aussie Disposals. Successful & proﬁtable operation offering the independence of owning your own business with the security and support of a national company that has gone from strength to strength.

2 well presented low maintenance townhouses, ideal for those looking for easy living or a great investment. Featuring 3brs, ensuite to main, spacious open plan living with dining/lounge area & separate alfresco courtyard area. Complete with outdoor entertaining area, easy to maintain yard, garden shed, only a short stroll to Mildura Centro Plaza.

Don’t miss out on the Govt. Grant! Solid 3br refurbished home with polished timber ﬂooring, spacious bedrooms & living area, huge fully paved & u/cover outdoor ent. area, generous rear yard, large shed (ﬂoor & power) & bonus garden shed. Just a short stroll to schools & shops & fully connected to natural gas.

Contact: Tim Davey 0409 234 271

Contact: Tim Aldridge 0407 239 917

54 Indi Avenue, Red Cliffs

$179,950 each

$169,000-$179,000

REAL ESTATE 101! This allotment, about to be fully cleared will provide you with a fantastic opportunity. Encompassing 475m2 and set in a location that is always hard to beat, this property will certainly suit a developer or business looking to build new premises. Call now for further info!

$175,000

Contact: Corey Iredale 0439 700 711

15 Thirteenth Street, Mildura

74 Eaglesham Street, Mildura

18 Lockside Avenue, Mildura

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$175,000-$190,000

Open Saturday 11.30 - 12.00

$180,000 + SAV

Nestled in neat Close is this ideal investment property with expected rental return of $200pw. Set on 798m2 allotment featuring three bedrooms all with BIR’s, separate lounge, double carport. Located near parkland and schools and minutes to Centro Plaza.

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AUSSIE DISPOSALS

FIRST HOME OR INVESTMENT

Open Saturday 10.30 - 11.00

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Open Saturday 12.30 - 1.00

Open Saturday 10.15 - 10.45

LOW MAINTENANCE LIVING - LIFE IS A BREEZE

FIRST HOME BUYERS

This property has unlimited potential currently being used as an ‘inner city’ townhouse with paved pergola, shed & rear lane access. It also has a shop front & would be an ideal ‘work from home’ opportunity or to ‘double the rent’ opportunity for an investor. Located right in the heart of town.

This 3br home is located within walking distance to the Arts Centre, Lock 11, Murray River, CBD & many sporting facilities & parkland. The home is on a 697sqm lot & is ideal for the ﬁrst home buyer or investor. Contains new bathroom, laundry, WC & recently re-wired & painted. Rent appraisal of $190 per week.

Contact: Graham Hill 0408 992 242 Robert J Stephens 0458 658 566

Contact: Tim Aldridge 0407 239 917

$157,500

20 Surgey Street, Merbein

First home buyers take note with this one. A delightful conite style home, featuring near new kitchen, beautiful polished ﬂoor boards, 3 bedrooms + study, formal lounge, large meals area and central bathroom. outside enjoys king size family backyard with lane access. Tenant in place at $190 per week.

Be quick on this one, delightful conite style home offerings 3brs, separate lounge room, large kitchen/ meals area, kids play room & central bathroom. Outside shows a single carport, shed & easy to maintain gardens to both front and back, making this house a terriﬁc ﬁrst home.

$155,000-$165,000

$169,000

$159,000-$169,000

Irymple, Merbein, Mildura, Red Cliffs

SMART FIRST HOME

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Contact: Tim Davey 0409 234 271

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Set close to the heart of Merbeins shopping centre comes this very well presented 3br home, featuring brand new kitchen complete with dishwasher, separate lounge room, good sized meals area & central bathroom. Outside enjoys enclosed carport with auto roller door, undercover BBQ set up, easy to maintain lawns & a very smart 20x15 (approx) shed complete with power.

Designed to open plan living comes this most affordable 3 bedroom H & L package, perfect for the ﬁrst home buyer or investor & most inviting for all walks of life. These brand new H & L packages along with $29,000 ﬁrst home buyers grant are made for you, enquire today.

With smart westside location and a short stroll to Centro Plaza this two bedroom unit will suit retirees and smart investors, featuring open plan kitchen/meals area, central bathroom, and carport accomodation making this a must see on your list.

All the hard work has been done! This 3 bedroom home has laods to offer, with fresh paint inside & out, new carpet throughout, renovated kitchen, neat bathroom & there is nothing to do outside. This property would rent in the vcinity of $185 per week.

$159,000-$165,000 Contact: Tim Davey 0409 234 271

From $159,000 Contact: Lyle Massey 0418 505 507

$157,000 Contact: Tim Davey 0409 234 271

Contact: Matt Mason 0438 274 258

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$140,000-$155,000

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76 Pawson Avenue, Sunnycliffs

77 Indi Avenue, Red Cliffs

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SHINE IN SUNNYCLIFFS 19 acres permanent plantings elevated site for new home, old implement shed & pickers hut, offers 3 phase power with new irrigation pump, domestic water supply plus 5megs irrigation water. Located in Sunnycliffs close to Irymple and Red Cliffs. Priced to sell!

Positioned betweem the CBD & Centro, this great little double brick unit will suit just the right buyer. Including rear courtyard, undercover parking, 1br large lounge & a rent appearance. Currently tenanted at $90 per week, this will please a great little investment or ﬁrst home.

Contact: Trevor Rogers 0409 506 377

Contact: Corey Iredale 0439 700 711

$120,000

$89,000

Matt Mason 0438 274 258

Frank Tierney 0418 502 040

Recently renovated 2br units in the heart of Red Cliffs, reverse cycle heat/cool, maintenance free courtyard, long term tenants leased at $130pw & $120pw from $92,500. 1br unit leased $110 per week = $87,500, its better than money in the bank.

This 3 bedroom townhouse has much to offer. Featuring open plan living, quality kitchen, ducted reverse cycle heating and cooling, two courtyard entertaining areas, dbl carport with auto door and much much more. Estimated rent return of $240 per week.

Contact: Graham Hill 0408 992 242 Robert J Stephens 0458 658 566

Contact: Tim Davey 0409 234 271`

$75,000 unit

Solid & secure low maintenance rendered brick unit with carport & spacious yard, right in the heart of town. Currently let at $110 pw. This property will suit the most astute investor as it is cash ﬂow positive.

Guava Street, Red Cliffs $75,000 Phone For Inspection Robert J Stephens 0458 658 566

Carara Court, Mildura $179,000-$188,000 Phone For Inspection Robert J Stephens 0458 658 566

MAKE YOUR MOVE

- 10 acres of lifestyle living - 2 megs of water - Power available - Don’t miss this opportunity - Off 19th Street

Sandilong Avenue extension $119,500 Phone For Inspection Lyle Massey 0418 505 507

Heidi Court, Mildura $95,000 Phone For Inspection Lyle Massey 0418 505 507

A rare opportunity exists to purchase a prime development site in this premier and sought after location in the heart of Mildura. All services available, be quick, dont be disappointed.

DON’T MISS OUT!

3 BEDROOM BRICK VENEER UNDER $188,000

Ideal for the astute investor. Solid 3 bedroom home all with robes ‘L’ shaped lounge & dining, renovated kitchen with dishwasher & pantry, separate meals/living, dbl carport, large brick shed & outdoor living area. Leased at $210 per week. And its all affordable!

This two bedroom unit features well appointed kitchen with combined meals and living area, low maintenance and fully paved outdoor area. Westside locaiton, moments to CBD.

$195,000-$217,000

PRICE, PEACEFUL, PERFECT

A GREAT START

Riverside Avenue, Mildura $125,000 Phone For Inspection Cheryl Reberger 0408 214 360

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GREAT LITTLE UNIT

Cobb & Co Way, Gol Gol $245,000-$265,000 Phone For Inspection Clem De Rosa 0408 239 902

Put your own personal touch on this soon to be built 3br home. Located within peaceful subdivision, just a short distance to Mda Centro Shopping Centre, schools & public transport. Complete with 2 spacious & separate living areas, dbl garage, ensuite, large o/door ent. area & spacious rear yard with plenty of room for large shed or pool - enjoy massive stamp duty savings.

FANTASTIC VALUE

NOISE, BOYS, TOYS

- 2.5acres already cleared - Fenced - Power goes past boundary - 2 megs of FMIT water & metered - Town water available

Creaton Lane, Irymple $115,000 Phone For Inspection Lyle Massey 0418 505 507

Eighth Street, Mildura $139,000 Phone For Inspection Lyle Massey 0418 505 507

- A private lifestyle in the heart of Mildura - 406sqm of land, ready to build your dream home - Town water and power available - Don’t miss out on this opportunity - You wont buy better.

RATES WILL HELP HOUSING AFFORDABILITY With uncertain global market conditions, the combination of the recently announced Governemnt assistance package and latest rate cuts should improve housing affordability if the major banks all pass it on. The challenge then is for loans to be more easily changed from fixed to variable rates and for the additional taxes involved to be kept to a minimum. This rate cut in no way represents the only thing that can be done. State Governments can also do their bit to help by reducing taxes. The First National Real Estate Network is doing as much as we can to help home buyers. Late last year First National gave away $25,000 towards a deposit, mortgage or the upfront costs of purchasing a home. The network is also about to release our National Property Outlook which will provide buyers and sellers with both the national and local information they need to make informed

investment decisions.And while many leading economists believe Australia is looking increasingly unlikely to avoid a recession, our housing market will fare much better than other countries, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) says. One of the worlds largest credit insurers, the French Insurer Coface, agrees, adding that it believes Australia could be one of the first economies to resume solid growth when the international recession ends, which it predicts will be the end of this year. The five developed countries that have been most violently hit by the financial crunch - the USA, Spain, Britain, Ireland and Iceland - were left vulnerable by real estate bubbles and high levels of consumer debt, Coface says. “But we think there is no housing bubble in Australia. Consumer debt have been very cautious is making loans”, said Christine Altuzarra, an

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Choose the quick, efficient personalised services of a private conveyancer... Sheree Hensgen is a member of the Australian Institute of Conveyancers (Vic Division) and Associate Member A very rare opportunity exists to acquire an 11.27ha, freehold property which abuts of the Institute of Legal Executives (Vic) onto a reserve, with direct access to 518 metres of river frontage. Flat Rate plus disbursements Improvements include Professionally insured for civil liability • Rendered stone home of approx 24 squares, consists of 4 bedrooms, large kitchen, lounge, dining, bathroom, toilet, laundry and rear lobby with extensive outdoor fernery and courtyard areas. • Preparing Section 32 statements and contracts of 3/,$ sale for vacant land and existing homes • A small 2 bedroom granny flat with kitchen/meals area, living room, bathroom/toilet, and laundry. • Transfers of land • Shedding approx 314 sqm. with powerNathan and lightsMurphy connected and concrete flooring over the majority. Joe Fleri COMMERCIAL • Extensive garden areas, including 2 woodlots of established native plantings, which add to the Call our office for a quotation andCOMMERCIAL speak to our wonderful staff First Natioanl believes this information is correct but t does not warrant or guarantee the accurancy of the information. You should

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February rental market update 17/4/09 - Mildura Weekly

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The REIV February rental vacancy rates show that the availability of rental homes in Melbourne remained stable, with a vacancy rate of 1.4 per cent. Detailed results showed that the inner city vacancy rates have fallen below 1.0 per cent once again.

The February vacancy rate remained steady at 1.4 per cent with the largest changes occurring in the inner city (0-4k from CBD) where the vacancy rate dropped from 1.4 in January to 0.9 per cent and the inner city (4-10k from CBD) where it improved from 1.1 per cent to 1.7 per cent. Vacancies in the outer Melbourne suburbs also fell below 1 per cent at 0.8 per cent down from 1.1 per cent in January. Vacancy rates in individual suburbs will vary. The situation is much the same in main regional Victoria centres. In the Geelong region the vacancy rate fell slightly from 1.3 to 1.2 per cent, in the Ballarat region it remained steady at a low 1.2 per cent and in Bendigo the vacancy rate fell to a 0.6 per cent – an outcome unprecedented in the REIV’s history of recording vacancy rates.

The figurers confirm that the state requires greater private and public investment in rental accommodation to house its increasing population. Over the past 3 years the vacancy rate has not been above 2 per cent and this is a significant problem. It is leading to increases in housing costs for renters at the same time as we are seeing significant improvements in affordability for homeowners. C O N V E YA N C I N G

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The REIV hopes that the combined impact of the federal government stimulus package and commitments to speed up planning approval processes leads to an improvement in the availability of rental homes, however it will still take some time. Enzo Raimondo CEO REIV

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Mildura Mirage

From $90,000

• New subdivision now released • 76 fully serviced lots • House & land packages available • From the traditional larger lot with room for the pool, shed & workshop • Why not call Mildura Mirage home? • Ideally located within walking distance to Centro Plaza, Schools, Transport & other facilities • Secure your block now! Contact: Carol 0428 542 192 Address: Mildura Mirage H19 Internet PID: 173357

MILDURA

Bozzi Heights

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MILDURA

MILDURA ESR $140,000-$150,000

Great Value

• Ideal ﬁrst home or investment • 3 bedrooms • Lounge, neat kitchen & dining • Lots of cupboards

• Separate toilet, laundry & bathroom • Impressive 11ft ceilings • Gas heating, evaporative cooling • Great sized backyard

Contact: Stuart 0418 322 384 Address: 1 Hunter Street G-H12 Internet PID: 168055

Open: Saturday 11.00-11.30am

From $65,000

• Designed to maximise capital growth • Your investment is protected and enhanced by the Bozzi Estate strict building covenants • First in will reap the rewards, selling fast • Section 32’s now available, builders terms available • Landscaping, maintenance & natural elevation will make the Bozzi Estate second to none & unbeatable value • Choose your own builder

• 3 bedrooms with built in robes • Large light ﬁlled lounge • Spacious meals area • Timber kitchen with dishwasher

• Large paved pergola area • Secure yard • Powered shed with concrete ﬂoor • Double carport, close to Centro

Contact: Peter 0407 212 850 Address: Corner Walnut Avenue & Sixteenth Street F19 Internet PID: 171067

Contact: Stuart 0418 322 384 Address: 9 Batey Crescent H15-16 Internet PID: 172800

Open: Saturday 11.45-12.15pm

Immacolata Heights

Neat & Comfortable

MILDURA

$180,000-$205,000

From $55,700

RED CLIFFS

• Only minutes from the heart of Red Cliffs • Stage 1 of a 134 lot subdivision • Lot sizes range from 450m2 to nearly 900m2 • Prices start from $55,700 • House & Land packages available • Suit ﬁrst & second home buyers, astute investors, retirees • Affordable living • Secure your home site now! Contact: Carol 0428 542 192 Address: Immacolata Heights Internet PID: 175838

MILDURA

Sunraysia’s Best Value House & Land Package $199,500

• Automatic watering system • Luxury affordable living • Minutes from Mildura Shopping Precinct • Fencing & paving • Evaporative air conditioning • Double garage with auto door • Furnace heating • Top investment value Contact: Carol 0428 542 192 Address: Matthew Flinders Drive H-I15 Internet PID: 175919

MILDURA $345,000

Brand New

• Large family home • 3 extra large bedrooms, BIR • 2 bathrooms, 2 living areas • On double size allotment

• Outdoor entertainment area • Timber kitchen with dishwasher • Reverse cycle heating & cooling • Double garage

• Popular Nichols Point area • Well presented home on 3/4 acre • 3 bedrooms, ofﬁce, 2 bathrooms • Separate lounge, dining & family

• 40x20 shed • Covered outdoor entertaining area • Variety of fruit trees • Established attractive gardens

Opportunity to purchase a brand new modern style home for less than some older ones. Features are many but some are: 4 bedrooms, 3 with built in robes, plus magic ensuite and walk in robe to master, dream kitchen fully equipped including dishwasher and pantry, large entertaining areas, separate lounge and family room, ducted reverse cycle air conditioning to all rooms, ceiling fans and down lights with double lock up garage. A large alfresco area for those balmy nights, plus there’s more, a 9m x 6m x 2.7 freestanding garage/workshop with slab ﬂoor, power and lights. Fully landscaped (drought tolerant) 800m2 cul-de-sac block. If you have got this far, call in and see the rest for yourself.

Contact: Peter 0407 212 850 Address: 500 Eleventh Street C10 Internet PID: 161447

Open: Saturday 10.00-10.30am

Contact: Peter 0407 212 850 Address: 131 Belar Avenue Internet PID: 166050

Open: Saturday 12.30-1.00pm

Contact: Carol 0428 542 192 Address: Lot 39 Daytona Court I15 Internet PID: 171577

MILDURA Westside Huge Home ESR$240,000-$260,000

10 acres - ideal rural home site

• Ideal home site - relocatable ok • 10 minutes from Centro Plaza • Bus services to schools • 2 meg water right

GOL GOL

MILDURA SOUTH

$129,000 River Aspect

• Suitable to plant up • Drainage rights • These types of properties are in limited supply

Contact: Peter 0407 212 850 Address: Lot 5 Sheoak Avenue Internet PID: 172119

5021 1900

3/4 Acre With The Lot

• Walk to River • 2085m2 allotment • Only meters from the river • Surrounded by prestigious homes

Open: Saturday 10.45-11.15am

$245,000 Fruit block with contract

• Elevated position • Exclusive location • Capital growth guaranteed • The ultimate location for your home

• 6.47ha (16 acres) • 2.28ha (5.65 acres) Cab/Sav • 1.61ha (4 acres) Chardonnay • 2.3ha (5.7 acres) Columbard

CARDROSS

$240,000

• Contracted to BRL Hardy • 30x20 shed with concrete ﬂoor • Pump shed - Perkins Diesel pump • 35 megs water, Good producer

Contact: Peter 0407 212 850 Address: Lot 2 Dairtnunk Avenue Internet PID: 172020

Contact: Carol 0428 542 192 Address: Lot 4 Carramar Drive Internet PID: 174242

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Tony Roccisano 0418 502 101

Rico D’Amico 0418 516 773

Mandy D’Amico 0417 017 635

Peter White 0407 212 850

Carol Foster 0428 542 192

Gary Castleman 0419 548 922

Stuart Richardson 0418 322 384

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NICHOLS POINT $320,000

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Noon Movie: Recipe For Disaster: John Larroquette, Melissa Peterman and Lesley Ann Warren 2.00 Children’s Programs 4.30 Seven News 5.00 M*A*S*H 5.30 Deal Or No Deal 6.00 Seven News 6.30 Today Tonight 7.00 Home And Away: Aden is finding it hard to cope with Belle's addiction. 7.30 Better Homes And Gardens 8.30 AFL: Brisbane v Collingwood 11.45 Movie: Bubble Boy: Jake Gyllenhaal, Swoosie Kurtz and Marley Shelton

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Noon The Ellen DeGeneres Show 1.00 The View 2.00 Days Of Our Lives 3.00 ET 3.30 Children's Programs 4.30 Nine News 5.00 Antiques Roadshow 5.30 Who Wants To Be A Millionaire — Hot Seat 6.00 Nine News 6.30 Win News 7.00 A Current Affair 7.30 What's Good For You 8.00 RPA 8.30 The Mentalist 9.30 Cold Case 11.30 ET

Noon Movie: Fall Into Darkness: Tatyana M Ali and Sean Murray 2.00 All Saints 3.00 Money Man 3.30 Children’s Programs 4.30 Seven News 5.00 M*A*S*H 5.30 Deal Or No Deal 6.00 Seven News 6.30 Today Tonight 7.00 Home And Away 7.30 Australia's Got Talent 8.30 Criminal Minds 9.30 My Name Is Earl 10.00 Family Guy 10.30 Russell Brand’s Ponderland 11.00 Lost

Noon Dr Phil 1.00 Oprah 2.00 Ready Steady Cook 3.00 Judge Judy 3.30 Huey 4.00 Everybody Loves Raymond 4.30 The Bold & The Beautiful 5.00 Ten News 6.00 The Simpsons 6.30 Neighbours 7.00 The Biggest Loser 8.00 The Simpsons 8.30 House 9.30 Life 10.30 Ten News 11.15 The Late Show With David Letterman

Noon World Watch 1.00 Movie: The True Legend Of The Eiffel Tower 2.40 Panorama 3.00 Salam Café 3.30 Nerds FC 4.00 World Watch 4.30 Newshour 5.30 Corner Gas 6.00 Global Village 6.30 World News 7.30 Food Safari 8.00 Trawlermen 8.35 Long Way Round 9.30 World News 10.00 Movie: Izzat: Emil Marwa 11.50 Black Soldier Blues

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Noon The Ellen DeGeneres Show 1.00 The View 2.00 Days Of Our Lives 3.00 ET 3.30 Children's Programs 4.30 Nine News 5.00 Antiques Roadshow 6.00 Nine News 6.30 Win News 7.00 A Current Affair 7.30 The King Of Queens: Doug panics when he starts getting sexy phone messages. 8.00 Til Death 8.30 Movie: The Missing: Cate Blanchett and Tommy Lee-Jones 11.30 Win News

Noon Midday Report 12.30 Darling Buds Of May 1.30 Spicks And Specks 2.00 Monarch Of The Glen 3.00 Children’s Programs 6.00 Message Stick 6.30 Can We Help? 7.00 ABC News 7.30 Stateline 8.00 Collectors 8.30 Midsomer Murders: A travelling group disturbs the peaceful village of Martyr Warren . 10.15 The Hollowmen 10.45 Lateline 11.20 triple j tv 11.50 Good Game

Noon Midday Report 12.30 Pilot Guides 1.30 Collectors 2.00 Parkinson 3.00 Children’s Programs 6.10 Grand Designs: A commercial architect embarks on a personal project. 7.00 ABC News 7.30 The 7.30 Report 8.00 Catalyst 8.30 Lost In Flanders 9.30 Q&A 10.30 Lateline 11.05 Lateline Business 11.30 Spectacle: Elvis Costello With...

Noon The Ellen DeGeneres Show 1.00 The View 2.00 Days Of Our Lives 3.00 ET 3.30 Children's Programs 4.30 Nine News 5.00 Antiques Roadshow 6.00 Nine News 6.30 Win News 7.00 A Current Affair 7.30 Getaway 8.30 20 To 1 9.30 The Footy Show: Presented by Garry Lyon, James Brayshaw and Sam Newman 11.15 Off The Bench 11.45 The Footy Show Late

Noon Movie: Crazy/Beautiful 2.00 All Saints 3.00 Money Man 3.30 Children’s Programs 4.30 Seven News 5.00 M*A*S*H 5.30 Deal Or No Deal 6.00 Seven News 6.30 Today Tonight 7.00 Home And Away 7.30 Ghost Whisperer: Melinda tracks down a girl who has been missing for 12 years. 8.30 Grey's Anatomy 9.30 Private Practice 10.30 Heroes 11.30 Beauty And The Geek

Noon Dr Phil 1.00 Oprah 2.00 Ready Steady Cook 3.00 Judge Judy 3.30 Huey 4.00 Everybody Loves Raymond 4.30 The Bold & The Beautiful 5.00 Ten News 6.00 The Simpsons 6.30 Neighbours 7.00 The Biggest Loser 8.00 Bondi Vet 8.30 Law & Order: SVU 9.30 Life On Mars 10.30 Ten News 11.15 The Late Show With David Letterman

Noon World Watch 2.30 Dateline: Presented by George Negus 3.30 Parent Rescue 4.00 World Watch 4.30 Newshour 5.30 FIFA Futbol Mundial 6.00 Global Village 6.30 World News 7.35 Inspector Rex 8.30 Mad Men: Don continues to conceal his increasingly complicated personal life. 9.30 World News 10.00 Movie: Allegro: Ulrich Thomsen and Helena Christensen 11.35 Oz

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Strong Sales Pave The Way For New Generation Mazda 3t Mazda Australia celebrates the arrival of its New

Mazda sold a total of 6,116 new vehicles in March

New Generation Mazda3 comes at a time where

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securing the company the number four spot on the

Australians are turning to smaller, more practical

first three months of the year.

sales chart. Year-to-date the first-generation Mazda3

vehicles that offer high levels of luxury in an

is the country’s best-selling small car, with 8,914

affordable and economical package.

According to March VFACTS figures Mazda has achieved a year-to-date market share of 8.9 percent. This new benchmark is up 0.7 percentage points on the previous record set in the same month last year.

sales, up 1.5 percent year-on-year. The stylish Mazda6 is the number one medium import, with 2,138. Mazda Australia Managing Director Doug Dickson

Mazda has reinforced its position as the country’s top-selling full-line vehicle importer and has retailed 19,024 new cars so far this year. The first shipment of New Generation Mazda3s bound

remaining current-generation Mazda3s in Australia last month. The New Generation Mazda3 sedan and hatch range officially goes on sale this week.

new benchmarks in style, refinement and dynamics and we’re confident it will hit the sweet spot with Australian new car buyers.”

said the company is confident the New Generation Mazda3 will reap the same sales success the firstgeneration model has enjoyed over the last five

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Mildura Mazda on (03) 5021 2999 to

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VICROADS wishes to advise motorists of temporary closures on Benetook Ave and 14th Street, Mildura. The following closures will be in place from 7.30am 5.00pm daily between 14th April - 4th May 2009. VICROADS advises motorists to plan their trip in advance to avoid delays. VICROADS thanks motorists for their patience while the closures are in place.

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THE Sunraysia Day Club AGM will be held on Monday 20th April 2009 at 12.30pm in the Mildura RSL bingo room. All welcome. Lesley Stenfors -Hon. Secretary

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Comprehensive training provided with on target earnings in excess of $1,300 p/w. Please note this is a contractor position. You must have your own ABN, Business Insurances, a Reliable Vehicle and be focused on providing high levels of customer service. To apply please email your brief resume to maria. xerri@fieldforce.net.au or fax to (03 9397 6488). Please note: contact will only be made to the preferred candidates.

TRAINING & EDUCATION

FINANCE MANAGER Alcheringa, a not-for-profit community based aged care provider in Swan Hill, has a supportive culture focused on excellence of care to the elderly. In this exciting phase of the Company’s expansion, an opportunity has arisen for a motivated, enthusiastic, qualified accountant with excellent interpersonal and communication skills. The current incumbent is retiring after many years service to the Company. The permanent position will provide a professionally challenging opportunity for the successful applicant possessing a high work ethic. Alcheringa is a dynamic and progressive company with its primary function being to provide residential aged care to a very high level of excellence, however the Company is experiencing rapid growth regionally in that field, as well as developing a large scale Retirement Village. You will be able to demonstrate a track record of financial control, innovation, management reporting excellence, commercial acumen, and leadership and direction with respect to the provision of comprehensive financial management and accounting functions. Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer, this hands on position will interact regularly with all areas of the business and work in a pro-active team environment. An excellent employment package commensurate with qualification and experience will be negotiated inclusive of an attractive salary packaging program. To download the position description please visit www.alcheringahostel.com.au and click on “Situations Vacant.” If this opportunity appeals to you, you may wish to discuss it further with Ann Rough (03) 5036 0304 or Graham Muir on (03) 5032 1159 or email finance@alcheringahostel.com.au

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Applications in writing should be addressed to: Chief Executive Officer Alcheringa Hostel Ltd 2-14 Boree Drive Swan Hill VIC 3585 or email address finance@alcheringahostel.com.au

Chef - MILDURA A local resort requires a casual Chef for their restaurants/dining areas. Essential to be qualified or very experienced. Must be available to work weekends and nights. Resumes to JUNE at MADEC Mildura. KITCHEN MANAGER - MILDURA We are looking for an experienced, enthusiastic person to run our busy kitchen. Duties include all day to day kitchen operations, stock control, staff supervision and QA. A generous package (base rate $50K plus target bonuses) will be offered to the right person. Resumes to JUNE at MADEC 126 Deakin Avenue Mildura. Beauty Therapist – MILDURA A local business in the CBD area requires an experienced Qualified Beauty Therapist. The successful applicant can be full or part-time, however ability to work Saturdays is essential. Contact JUNE at MADEC 126 Deakin Avenue, Mildura. Coffee Shop Attendant – DARETON A person with excellent presentation is required for a coffee shop in a local Club. Experience is preferred. Must have excellent customer service skills and cash handling ability. A five day roster will be in place, must be able to work days, nights and weekends. Latest finish approx 11pm. Resumes JUNE at MADEC 126 Deakin Avenue, Mildura. Waiting Staff - DARETON Experienced wait staff required for a busy bistro for 12 to 20 hrs pw. A Food Handler’s Certificate is required or be willing to get one. A five day roster will be in place, must be able to work weekends and public holidays. Split shift may be required. Resumes JUNE at MADEC 126 Deakin Avenue, Mildura. Counter Hand – OUYEN A local Bakery requires a person with excellent customer service skills with experience in cash handling, food preparation and cleaning. Food Handlers Certificate essential or willingness to acquire this Certificate. Contact KYLIE at MADEC, Red Cliffs. Apprentice Mechanic – OUYEN A vehicle repair business requires a person to be trained in all aspects of vehicle repair must be willing to complete a full apprenticeship and have mechanical aptitude. Contact KYLIE at MADEC Red Cliffs. Trainee Financial Advisor - OUYEN We are looking for an enthusiastic local person who has an interest in the finance sector to be trained as a Financial Advisor. No experience necessary 25 hrs pw. For more information on this position contact KYLIE at MADEC Red Cliffs. Mildura - 5021 3472 Merbein - 5025 3344

Applications close 5.00pm, Thursday, April 30, 2009.

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We are seeking competent Handyman types to act as Installers to attend (by appointment only) domestic premises. The role involves fitting compact fluorescent lights, showerheads and the provision of further advice on other energy & water saving products in properties in Mildura area and surrounds.

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Environmental Installers Fieldforce Environmental is a genuine leader in the water and energy conservation area. We continue to experience exciting growth and as part of our endeavours are launching our Enviro Saver Program throughout regional Victoria.

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4 fold up camping chairs, near new $30 Ph: 50236513 AG & LM BRIANT. ELECTRONICS. Repairs to TV's, VCR's, DVD's, Microwaves, digital TV Antenna's, UHF CB Radio's, Installations & many other small appliances. Supply & install digital set top boxes. Over 35 years of experience in electronics & repairs. 3452 BENETOOK AVE, cnr 20th Street. Ph:50257137 or 0419849176 ARTIFICIAL Boston fern, large, for hanging basket or pot. $25 Ph:50231246 BIRD Clearance, cocketials, white face, red rumps, opaline, budgies coloured, some cages & averys, 903 15th St Ph: 0408502325

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WANTED TO BUY 2 mature Zante or Hannaman currant grape vines, for home garden. Ph: 03 98794457

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03 TOYOTA Hiace Bus, 4sp auto, 11 seater. $19000 ono. UEG847 Ph: Rodney on 50221833

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2001 Ford Courier XLT 4x4. Turbo Diesel, dual cab, twilight blue, sidesteps and nudgebar, very tidy unit. QSC233 107000ks $16000 Ph: Joe 0419559652

FOUND Chocolate brown Bullmastiff cross? Male, found Morpung Ave Irymple, approx 2 months old Ph:0409865833 TO Give Away, cute playful kittens, 2f, 3m Ph: 5023 4689

99 Toyota Hilux, twin cab, AC, CD, CB radio, 6 months rego, 170000ks, WPG114 $16000ono Ph:0403518726 COMMODORE As New. 3.8L. Buick motor, has only travelled a million kilometres using Tom's Oil from new. Car Not for Sale!! Oil is available now. www.bimlube.com.au Call Barry 5021 1259 FORD BA Wagon 125,000kms, RWC towbar, reg Jun 09, UDI998, $12,000 neg Ph:0422830773

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CURRENT ORDERS RANGE FROM 1ML - 300ML Cnr 15th Street and Koorlong Avenue, Irymple

Mon-Fri 8.30am-5.30pm

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DETAILS/OPEN TIMES

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32 Irymple Avenue, Irymple 29 Drings Way, Gol Gol 792 Sandilong Avenue,Irymple Blk 90 Fifth Street, Merbein 14 Karadoc Ave, Nichols Point 13 Cedar Street, Red Cliffs 1/2121 Fifteenth St, Irymple 20 Fuller Street, Ouyen 2&3/24-26 Mitchell St, Ouyen

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$130

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$145

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$145

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$150

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3br

$225pw

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210A Adams St, Wentworth

2br

$210pw

667 Woomera Avenue, Red Cliffs

3BR *BIR *Rural area *Wood heating *Single garage $150

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3br

$200pw

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3BR *Combined kitch/dining/lounge *Large yard

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$190pw

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$180pw

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$180pw

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$170pw

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3br

$170pw

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2br

$160pw

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3/915 Fifteenth St, Mildura

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$150pw

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2br

$110pw

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18 Burnside Way, Mildura MILL PARK 26 Golf Links Drive

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roccisano property group

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He said he loved the thrill of representing his country, with those international experiences providing a valuable learning curve. “I learned a lot from the guys I’ve competed against,” Joel said. “I’ve been happy with my results so far, but I want to go that next step, and finish in a higher position.” Training under Danny Lee at the Mildura Power Lifting Club for the past few years has culminated in Joel reaching the best shape of his career. Mr Lee, a former lifter himself, has helped produce some great talents in recent times including Brandon Carr and Eban Traeger. To prepare himself for the coming competition Joel has undertaken an ‘explosive training’ regime, consisting of low weights and high reps, along with abdominal exercises to strengthen his core body. And while most outsiders assume power lifting is about out-muscling the competition, Joel said it’s more about out-muscling yourself. “That’s what I love most about the sport,” he said. “It’s not about beating the opposition, but challenging yourself to do better. “When you walk out to compete you’re not thinking ‘can I beat this guy?’ you’re thinking ‘can I lift this much weight?’” And while the strength aspect of the competition doesn’t have Joel too worried, the financial side of the trip does, with the powerhouse needing to raise $4000 to make the trip a reality. He has until August to come up with the funds, calling on local businesses to lend him a hand. “Every sponsorship, no matter how small, will go a long way in helping me get to the World Titles,” Joel said. To help raise the money Joel will be hitting the streets, approaching businesses for their support. Those interested in helping Joel can email him at jolzie@hotmail.com.

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• POWERHOUSE: Joel takes a breather mid-way through yet another gruelling training session at the Mildura Powerlifting Club.

• BIG LIFT: Joel on his way to personal bests in the squat (below) at 225kg, and (right) in the deadlift where he lifted 212kg, both at the Australian Junior Powerlifting Championships in Melbourne earlier this year, where he placed second.

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ROUND three of Sunraysia Football this weekend will feature a top-of-the-table clash between ladder leaders Imperials and Wentworth. The game will provide a chance for one of the undefeated teams to gain the early upper hand this season. Wentworth got stronger as last weekend’s clash against

Mildura went on, eventually running out winners 153 points to 94. Imperials meanwhile enjoyed an easy win over Merbein 172 to 42. Over coming weeks, the Mildura Weekly will feature a series of profile pieces on some of the biggest names in Sunraysia football, beginning next Friday.

• UNDER PRESSURE: (left): The Roos will once again be looking for a strong performance from Zac McGlynn who proved invaluable later in the game during Wentworth’s clash with Mildura last weekend. Aaron Baynes (below) meanwhile will again be crucial up forward for the Swallows when they take on Merbein.

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Sunraysia’s pocket rocket, Paul Sharman, is steadily climbing the rungs of Australia’s motorsport ladder.

A teen’s winning ‘formula’ SUNRAYSIA racing driver Paul Sharman will run through his final test session today at Winton Raceway before embarking on his very first season in the Victorian Formula Ford Championship. It follows a stellar 2008 race reason for the 17-year-old, who last year swept all before him the 1600cc Formula Vee competition, taking out the South Australian, Victorian and national Formula Vee titles. His performances attracted significant interest from the two upper tiers of Australian open-wheel racing, Formula Ford and Formula 3. Sharman initially had his hopes set on a Formula 3 drive, and easily showed he had what it took to drive a Formula 3 car quickly, with two successful test sessions in the cars, which are the quickest in Australian motorsport. However a lack of sponsorship in the short time frames between seasons meant it wasn’t to be. Unfortunately, in the upper echelons of motor-racing it’s not enough to simply be a quick driver. Competitors need to bring money to the team. This is the harsh reality of motorsport, whether it be getting into Australian Formula 3 or Formula

1. Michael Schumacher even had to bring thousands, if not millions, to the table to get his first drive. The longer lead time before the beginning of this year’s Formula Ford season ultimately provided Paul and his father, Keith, with enough time to attract the support needed for a Formula Ford race season. While Keith, who is also Paul’s manager, has certainly been instrumental in getting the Sunraysia teenager where he is today – both in terms of guidance and finances - he has encouraged the 17-year-old to go out on his own, and that’s exactly what he’s done. The determined teenager has formed his own company, Paul Sharman Racing, registered his business name and gone out and sourced much of his own sponsorship, allowing him to compete this year. One of the major obstacles was buying a race car, which isn’t cheap. But three anonymous investors, two of them from Sunraysia, saw the value in funding Paul’s efforts and between the three have enabled the teenager to buy a car and join the professional Melbourne-based Minda Motorsport team.

Keith said allowing Paul to run his own business has not only provided him with a chance to race this year, it’s also provided a host of valuable life lessons. “Aside from the racing it’s teaching him how life really works,” Keith said. “He’s learned a lot of lessons about how people can be very positive in a sponsorship interview but you never hear from them again, among other things.” The plan for this year is to compete in the four-round Victorian Championships and, depending on his finances and support, possibly contest one or two of the national rounds later in the year. The opening round of the Victorian Formula Ford series is in just over a week’s time, at Phillip Island starting on April 24.

• TESTING TIMES: Paul Sharman about to get out of the cockpit after his first taste of Formula Ford.

One of the big aims, aside from His race mechanic will see to the Victorian title, is to compete in the every day running and set-up the national round at Phillip Island, of his car, while the data engineer which will be the same weekend the will be responsible for decipherheadlining V8 Supercars will race at ing the plethora of information the circuit, in September. spat out by the numerous sensors During his first test session last on the race car. week, which was the first time he It will make for gruelling test drove the car, Paul was about 2.5 sec- sessions for the Sunraysia teenonds per lap slower than the current ager. national champion, who was testing A typical test day will mean on the same day. going out onto the However the natrack for between tional champ was on 15 and 30 minutes, “He’s learned new race tyres, while returning to the pits a lot of lessons Paul was racing on and filling out what about how ragged, well-worn is essentially a log. tyres. It will detail his people can be The national thoughts on how very positive in champ has also raced he and the car are in the series for five performing on each a sponsorship years and is well used part of the track. interview but to the car and the cirPaul will then cuit, providing Paul meet up with his you never hear and his father with data engineer to go from them some confidence the through the readdetermined 17-yearings from his car’s again, among old can make it this sensors. other things.” year. These sensors The pair believes show everything Paul can make up a second with bet- from how much pressure Paul’s ter tyres and work from there, mean- putting on the brake and acceleraing they should begin around mid- tor pedals to engine revs and tempack, speed-wise. peratures, suspension action, and Two of the biggest adjustments the list goes on. Paul will have to accommodate this During testing at Winton Raceyear is the style of driving required to way in Victoria today, Paul will be compete in a Formula Ford, and the lapping just two to four seconds amount of information produced per lap slower than a V8 Supercar, and available from the car. such is the power-to-weight ratio Paul will this year have his own of the car he’ll be driving this searace mechanic and his own data en- son in the Victorian Formula Ford gineer. championship.

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A SUCCESSFUL appeal against disqualification over a technical road bike race breach was the highlight for local racer Stephanie Frawley at the 12th Annual Central Goldfields Shire Council South Pacific Veteran Cycling Championships at Maryborough, Victoria, over the four day Easter long weekend. Frawley and fellow road racer Errol Schmidt were among more than 200 cyclists from all over Australia to compete in the mens and womens age groups in 35-39 to 85 year-old-plus. Five races were held in a busy schedule comprising road, straight line sprint, time trial, criterium and the separate ‘Ces Cripps’ handicap road race. The Victorian Veteran Cycling Council controlled the racing, which Schmidt said was hotly contested by some of the best road racers in Australia. Mildura Masters sport star of the year and top 10 rated open women’s national time trialist Stephanie Frawley had a successful, yet controversial series of events. Frawley was initially disqualified from winning the 50-54 y.o. women’s 45km road race because she shook her breakaway partner’s hand when she crossed the

line. Frawley immediately put in a written appeal, and after long deliberation by the race jury she was fined $50 and her placing was reinstated. The next day Frawley placed third in the straight line sprint and easily gained fastest overall female time trial time of 24.16 over a hilly out and back course to eventually wrap up the overall female championship trophy. All Frawley had to do to secure the overall prize was to win

the final championship race, the criterium. She broke away from the start and gapped the combined 45-54 y.o. age group and was within sight of the finish after having the race in the bag when she punctured, and was unable to rejoin the race before the bell lap so did not finish and gained no points. But the cycling gods were shining on Frawley as no other 50-54 age group female could amass more points than Frawley’s two firsts and a third to clench the overall age group title. Errol Schmidt also competed successfully, finishing in the top five in all 50-54 y.o. age group races. Former local cyclist Geoff Marshall won his overall 65-70 y.o. age group award and the overall cyclist of the championship award. Veterans’ racing is open to all cyclists. It costs $100 to join and this enables cyclists of all ages to race with people of their own age groups. Many of the cyclists are able to successfully attract sponsors to offset some costs. Frawley and Schmidt race under the sponsorship of Cathy Watt Personal Training and Ross Lake from Tasco Inland Oil.

• NO PAIN, NO GAIN: The strain of top-level competition shows on the face of Mildura’s Steph Frawley during one of the sprint stages of the Easter competition. That’s Steph in another action shot (BELOW LEFT) and proudly displaying her winner’s trophy – LEFT.

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Bronte was one of three local hopefuls to head to St Patrick’s YOUNG sporting talent Bronte College Basketball Stadium in Clark has just experienced an Ballarat between April 4 and 7, for “incredible, emotional and over- the championship try-outs. After three days of training she whelming” month of basketball, culminating in being named one was named point guard, a posiof 10 players to represent Country tion she has dominated both loVictoria at the upcoming Under cally and at the representative level since her U/12 days. Her selection 16 Australian Championships. Bronte, 16, received the news came after a disappointing 2008, after a gruelling four-day skills where she was named emergency, narrowly missing camp in Ballarat, out on a spot. competing against 30 “I knew what to “She’s a talented youngsters expect and what the from across Victoria fantastic player selectors would put for spot on the team. us through this time who works Her selection coaround,” Bronte incides with a fantashard both on said. “The experience tic month of on-court and off the last year and the fact success, including coI was considered a captaining the Under court. She has top age player gave 16 Mildura Girls all the makings me the extra push to Junior Heat side to do well. the Basketball Victoof a someone “When I was ria Country Council who will go named emergency I State Title in Bendigo, made it my goal to being named Most places in the make the team the Valuable Player for sport.” - coach, next time I had the the Workers Basketchance, and when ball Club in the UnAlan Morris. they announced der 16 and A-Grade those final 10 playcompetitions (only her second year playing at the top ers, and I realised I was one of age level), and taking out the MVP them I burst into tears. “It was one of the best moaward for the entire Mildura Basments of my basketball career, ketball U/16s competition. And while Bronte said the and I’m really excited to be reprelocal accolades had been a real senting my State and playing at a honour, nothing compared to the national tournament.” Ashley Niutta and Jack Saunwave of emotions she had experienced when told she would repre- ders, both 13, also tried their best to make the team, unfortunately sent her State.

• CHAMP IN THE MAKING: Bronte Clark is ecstatic to be representing Country Victoria at the upcoming U/16 National Championships, acheiving a goal 12 months in the making.

missing out on selection. Jack’s State bid was cut short on day two of the camp, breaking his leg during a training exercise. The break occurred below an already injured knee adding to a horror run of injuries the young player’s experienced in recent months.

• DYNAMO: Bronte in action for the Mildura Junior Heat Girls side. Her on-court form has earned her three Most Valuable Player Awards in the last month.

Coaching and Development tive level she’s had a great month, ResCom Junior Program Director winning three MVP awards, a State Alan Morris said Ashley and Jack title, and now State selection,” he had been unlucky to miss out, do- said. ing extremely well to get as far as “She’s a fantastic player who they did. works hard both on and off the “Ashley and Jack, who are both court. She has all the makings of bottom age players, did a fantastic a someone who will go places in job making the top 30,” he said. “I the sport.” think the experience they gained Bronte said she would train them next year.” one-on-one with Mr Morris in the Mr Morris said Bronte’s lead up to the tournament, enachievement was suring she was a testament to her ready to go. hard work and ded“Alan has “When I was ication over the last been helping named emergency 12 months. me improve my “Bronte has shooting skills I made it my goal achieved something for a while now,” to make the team fantastic,” he said. she said. “And the next time I “Without a doubt six weeks prior this is the team evto the nationals had the chance, ery player wants to I’ll be attendand when they be a part of. ing a number of “It’s not easy training camps announced those growing up in Milwith the team, final 10 players, dura, aspiring to so I have a lot play basketball. of travelling and and I realised I Our talent doesn’t training ahead was one of them I get a lot of expoof me.” sure out here, so for Bronte has burst into tears.” Bronte to impress already started Sate selectors and preparing for a make the team is an incredible hectic schedule, which will see her achievement.” represent Mildura at the National Mr Morris said that Bronte’s Classic Championships in Melrecent form had given her great bourne in June, before heading to momentum in the lead up to the Tasmania to compete at the Under camp. 16 Australian Championships be“Locally and at the representa- tween July 11 and 18.

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Australia’s undisputed off road rally master is set to turn up the heat in a pro buggy.

Hederics shifts up a gear • ON TRACK: John Hederics and John Panozzo on their way to victory in the Condo 750.

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By BEN PISCIONERI SUNRAYSIA’S John Hederics has added yet another Condo 750 crown to his massive collection of off-road titles, after taking out this year’s event on the Easter weekend. Just as he’s done in the Australasian Safari, Hederics has stamped his authority on the event over the years, winning it on both a bike and in a car, numerous times. This year’s event threw out a few additional challenges to the quietly spoken, but fiercely competitive Sunraysia driver, who paired up with navigator John Panozzo to take the win. The Condo 750 is held over two days, but the opening day was this year shortened due to heavy rainfall. At the end of the first, shortened day, Hederics and Panozzo were more than a minute ahead of their closest rivals. Unfortunately, the shortened day prevented the Sunraysia duo from extending that lead, making for a more challenging second day. As the leading competitor the previous day, Hederics started the second day first on the track, and as a result had no car or bike tracks to gauge corners and braking distances, and also had to cope with unknown, muddy conditions due to the previous day’s heavy rain. “The second day was tricky because it was muddy and we were essentially sweeping the road. Pushing hard but also trying to be careful,” Hederics said. “All the tracks were cleared and we had to keep an eye on how muddy parts of the track were and there was also some clay out there as well.” His opposition however had no such problem, and simply followed

Hederics’ wheel tracks, enjoying the luxury of being able to push harder. Despite losing some time to the second placed car throughout the second day’s stage, Hederics had built up enough of a buffer on the opening day to still win the event outright by more than 40 seconds. The event marks the end of yet another chapter in Hederics’ unparalleled off road rally career, which has seen him win the toughest event in Australia, the Australasian Safari, a mammoth nine times, dominating first on a bike before making the seamless switch to a car and continuing his winning run. The Condo 750 was his last event behind the wheel of the Holden Colorado (formerly Rodeo) he’s been so successful in. Before that he raced a Nissan Patrol largely prepared by himself. Hederics is set to turn his considerable talents to pro buggy racing and the Australian Off-Road championship, which is a departure from the longer off-road rally events such as the Australasian Safari, which runs for eight days. It will mean Hederics will more than likely be absent for the first time in several years from the Australasian Safari start line this year, unless he’s called up for a one-off drive by one of the major teams. Hederics said tackling the highly competitive pro buggy class of offroad racing is something he’s always wanted to try. “The Australian Off-Road championship is really getting very big now. There are something like 50 pro class buggies and there are about 15 that could win races,” he said. He’ll be joined once again by long-time navigator and good mate

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John ‘Yap’ Williams, who has partnered Hederics during each of his Australasian Safari wins, and is no stranger to going extremely quick in the dirt. And going extremely quick in the dirt is exactly what the pair will be doing in the much more aggressive pro buggy which is still being built. In contrast to long distance rally events like the Australasian Safari, pro buggy racing is flat out from start to finish over distances usually ranging between 300 and 500 kilometres, rather than the thousands of kilometres of the Australasian Safari. The second round of this year’s Off Road championship, the Finke Desert Race in June, is a prime example of the different mind set required. At times, the pro buggies will be approaching 200km/h while skipping across the top of one-metre high whoops (rolling mounds).

“Everyone is running to the limit, it’s all the horsepower and all the torque you can get and the guys are really on it.” Hederics said. “It won’t be as navigational as the Safari and Condo, as the course will be sign-posted, showing you where to go, but there are a lot of other things for Yap to do as navigator. “Calling some of the hazards ahead for example, as some of this stuff is very fast and you need to be confident when going through some of these fast areas. There are also a lot of logistical details.” Hederics has already taken delivery of the Nissan 3.5 litre V6 twin-turbo powerplant and is now waiting for the brand new chassis to arrive, parts of which are being customised to Hederics’ liking. It’s the same chassis and motor combination being used this year by

reigning Australian Off-Road buggy champion Shannon Rentsch. Hederics says he doesn’t expect to hit the track for the first time until August. “We’re not going to get much out of this year. It’s going to be a testing year,” he said. It will not only require a different mind-set, but a slightly different driving style. “It won’t turn as quick because the Rodeo was a lot firmer and had really good corner speed, but because we’re going to have more suspension and be a lot lighter in the buggy, you just point and shoot these things, they’re that fast,” he said. Given Hederics’ success in virtually every form of motorsport he’s tried, the Australian off-road buggy world is no doubt keeping a watchful eye on the Sunraysia driver’s progress ahead of his first serious season next year.

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The By VINNIE RODI JOEL Ridings, 20, is a Merbein power lifter on a simple mission; to finish top five at the upcoming World Power Lifting Championships in Brazil. And while it might sound am-

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