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Mission possible Edgar’s Mission came from humble beginnings. Now home to more than 400 farm animals, including ‘Crocodile Rock’ the lamb, the Lanceield animal sanctuary has grown to become one of Macedon Ranges’ most notable sites. Turn to pages 8 and 9 for more photos of the furry residents of Edgar’s Mission.
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Business lockdown pain By Jessica Micallef Sunbury Business Association president Michael Osborne fears the reinstatement of stage three lockdown amid a surge of coronavirus cases will have a “larger and detrimental” impact than the irst lockdown. Sunbury restaurants and cafes have been forced back to takeaway and delivery services only and beauty salons, entertainment and cultural venues have closed. Mr Osborne said the second lockdown would not only impact businesses’ income, but the mental health of business owners. “At this point in time, the lockdown is having a similar impact [as the irst lockdown],” he said. “But I think because this one … has a
potential to go on much longer than the six weeks, the lockdown will have a far bigger impact on the local businesses, economy and community in general. “he businesses have got the livelihoods of their teams and staf to consider [and] combine that with having to support a family and kids that cannot go to school … it is going to have a massive impact inancially and socially.” Mr Osborne encouraged business owners to seek assistance from banks, landlords and accountants to ind out what inancial assistance is available. “Make sure you are registering and obtaining grants you are entitled to,” he said. “It’s just about open communication. But also on the emotional level, talk to people and
get advice on how to weather this storm because it is going to be around for a long time.” Mr Osborne said the community would play a vital role in helping businesses survive the second shutdown. “hat can be in the form of git vouchers, it could just giving great Google reviews or promoting good service,” he said. “here have been businesses that didn’t survive lockdown one and there will be more businesses that don’t survive lockdown two.” Mr Osborne said shopping local extended to big supermarket chains such as Coles and Woolworths. “As an association, we really would love to support local businesses who operate and keep money in Sunbury – that’s our number one
priority,” he said. “We are aware that Coles and Woolworths are very big employers of people.” According to Mr Osborne, Sunbury businesses remained “cautiously optimistic”, however, there was a degree of anxiousness as to how long the pandemic, and it’s efects, would last. “here is always going to be issues that confront communities … the stronger communities are the ones that support each other,” he said. Hume has the second highest number of cornavirus cases recorded in Victoria. here were 300 active cases as of Sunday. he municipality has recorded 582 cases since the pandemic began. he Macedon Ranges has four active cases, bringing the total number of conirmed cases to 13.
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Ranges leisure centres reopen By Jessica Micallef All leisure centres and sports stadiums in the Macedon Ranges have reopened for public use. Modiications are in place at all facilities due to the COVID-19 pandemic, including restrictions on the number of people inside centres. Patrons are asked to practice good hygiene, maintain physical distancing and to not enter the centres if feeling unwell. Residents in locked down metropolitan Melbourne and Mitchell Shire will not be able
to enter the facilities. he council’s chief executive Margot Stork said the health and safety of patrons and staf was the top priority. “As we have done since the pandemic began, the council is taking a measured and careful approach to the reopening of all our facilities,” she said. “We will continue to reopen facilities in line with government advice, and when we consider it is safe to do so and appropriate modiications are in place.” Businesses across the Macedon Ranges are allowed to remain open because the region is
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Aquatic centres, indoor gyms, most libraries, Hanging Rock Reserve, playgrounds, outdoor gyms, sports grounds, parks and most public toilets in the Macedon Ranges are available for public use. Council service desks at Romsey Community Hub, Woodend Community Centre, Gisborne and Kyneton administration centres, sports pavilions and community halls remain closed. Decisions regarding the reopening of these services will be made in the coming weeks. Details: 5422 0333 or visit mrsc.vic.gov.au/ coronavirus
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Macedon Ranges council is bringing the region’s nature to its residents through a new podcast. he council has launched the Macedon Ranges Nature Pod podcast, to help raise the proile of the animals and plants within the naturally biodiverse shire. he monthly podcast series will help listeners identify frog calls and common day and night backyard birds through audio clues and fact sheets that can be downloaded. he council’s planning and environment director Angela Hughes said development of the podcast was fast-tracked because most events in the council’s environmental program were cancelled due to COVID-19. “Our environmental program activities are oten sold out so we know there is an interest from the local community,” she said. “With tight pandemic restrictions in place, we wanted to develop content that residents can enjoy from their own homes. “he Macedon Ranges is a biodiversity hotspot and your backyard is no exception. “I encourage you to check out this fantastic environmental education podcast that can help us all conserve biodiversity in the region.” For more information, visit: bit. ly/3eoyUNm
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for recycling, red lid for waste, purple lid for glass and lime green for food organics garden organic (FOGO). Residents can enter the council’s competition to help name the bin mascot. he winning entrant will win a compost bin or worm farm. To enter the competition, visit mrsc.vic.gov. au/bin-mascot Multiple entries are accepted and entrants must live or go to school in the Macedon Ranges. Entries close on Friday, August 14 at 4pm.
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Countdown to council elections By Jessica Micallef Preparations have begun for the 2020 Macedon Ranges council election, scheduled for October 24. he council will enter an “election period”, to run from noon, September 24 to 6pm, October 25. During this period, the Council Election Period Policy will ensure that council business continues in a “responsible and transparent” manner. For individuals interested in standing for council, candidate information sessions will be held in August and September. hese optional sessions will cover topics including the role of local government and councillors, developing an election platform and how to campaign. here is also a new requirement in 2020 that anyone who wishes to nominate as a candidate must complete a mandatory training session prior to nominating. Local Government Victoria is developing an e-learning module that will be made available from the end of the month to mid-September for prospective candidates to complete. Macedon Ranges residents aged over 18 years must be on the electoral roll to be eligible to vote in the October postal election. Residents must be an Australian citizen and have lived in Victoria for at least one month. Locals need to enrol by 4pm on Friday, August 28 to be eligible to vote. To enrol or update your details with the Victorian Electoral Commission, visit vec.vic. gov.au For more information on the council’s election period, information sessions, candidate training and key election dates, call 5422 0333 or visit mrsc.vic.gov.au/elections
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Betty stays connected with her family through the Digital Connection Program for Seniors. (Supplied)
Macedon Ranges’ oldest locals are learning the ropes of technology. Residents aged over 65 years are keeping in touch with their family and friends and acquiring new tech skills through he Digital Connection Project for Seniors. In response to COVID-19 restrictions, the project was set up to assist older residents, who have no technology experience. Volunteer project worker Andrea Darcy said the program has assisted 25 senior residents reconnect. “Prior to the pandemic, most of the people I have assisted had some opportunities for social connection that are not possible now,” she said. “Many expressed a degree of loneliness and social disconnection because of COVID-19.” Betty Smith, who lives at Gisborne Oaks aged care, has remained connected with her friends and family during the past few months of lockdown. hrough phone calls, texting, emails and social media apps, Ms Smith is in regular contact with her loved ones, including a granddaughter in Canada. he Digital Connection Program for Seniors is a joint initiative between a range of businesses and organisations including Cobaw Community Health, Macedon Ranges council, Lanceield Neighbourhood House and Macedon Ranges Health. Details: 5422 0237
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Kinder fee relief win for families By Jessica Micallef Additional funding has been provided for four-year-old kindergarten in the Macedon Ranges. he state government last month announced that families would receive an extra $230 per child enrolled in four-year-old kindergarten for term three, to help reduce the cost during the COVID-19 pandemic. he extra funding is in addition to the free kindergarten service families received in term
two to give sessional kinder services funding certainty and to assist in declining enrolment numbers. he four-year-old program will remain free in term three for those who have Commonwealth Health Care Card or Pension Card, identify as Aboriginal, or hold a refugee or asylum seeker visa under the existing Kindergarten Fee Subsidy Program. Education Minister James Merlino said the additional funding is expected to save parents about half the cost of average kindergarten fees.
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“While early childhood staf are doing a brilliant job supporting children and their families, we are providing kinder services with extra funding to help maintain high standards of cleaning and hygiene.” he council’s four-year-old kindergarten program has remained in full operation since the COVID-19 pandemic began. Registrations for the council’s three and four-year-old 2021 kindergarten are illing fast. To register your child, visit mrsc.vic.gov.au/ kinder-rego and complete the online form.
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New recycling centre Recycling in Lanceield has been made a bit easier thanks to a new local initiative. Lanceield Neighbourhood House members have set up the Lanceield Recycling Centre – a space for locals to drop of “hard to recycle” waste items. House co-ordinator Vivien Philpotts said the recycling centre opened earlier this month. “It’s a space where people can mainly drop of those items … that you can’t throw in the recycling bin, but through TerraCycle and some other agencies, they will take some of these items,” she said. Bread bag tags, writing instruments, contact lenses, oral care products, batteries, dish and air care products and aluminium cofee pods can all be dropped of at exterior bins at he Townhouse in Lanceield. “hings like bread tags can be turned into plastic pellets and can be used to make park benches,” Ms Philpotts said “Whatever we can ind that we can recycle,
we will include it in our recycling centre, within the parameters of having enough space.” Ms Philpotts said the recycling centre “piggy backed” onto Lanceield becoming a plastic bag free town. “We are always looking at ways as a community to reduce landill and have people become more conscious as to what they have and what they throw away,” she said. “So we are encouraging people … to use an ice cream container or a little bucket and throw all of those things in and just go down once a week or a fortnight and drop it of. “I think there is some satisfaction to reducing your landill as much as you can. “It is just changing your habits a little bit.” Residents can drop of their items at he Townhouse, 28 High Street, Lanceield, seven days a week. Jessica Micallef
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Club tees off at bans Golfers should be allowed back on to Victoria’s fairways for exercise, according to Goonawarra Golf Club chairman Hans van Pelt. Earlier this month, the state government introduced new rules outlawing the sport and forcing clubs to shut their doors. However, Victoria is the only state to introduce a ban on golf, with the sport able to continue on greens interstate, as long as social distancing regulations are followed. Mr van Pelt said the Victorian ban had caused a lot of frustration among golfers. He has called for the state government to reverse its decision. “Golf is an outdoor activity that can be run in line with the isolation requirements,” he said. Mr van Pelt said the golf club, like many other supporting organisations,
Golfers should be allowed back on to Victoria’s fairways for exercise, according to Goonawarra Golf Club chairman Hans van Pelt. Earlier this month, the state government introduced new rules outlawing the sport and forcing clubs to shut their doors. However, Victoria is the only state to introduce a ban on golf, with the sport able to continue on greens interstate, as long as social distancing regulations are followed. Mr van Pelt said the Victorian ban had caused a lot of frustration among golfers. He has called for the state government to reverse its decision. “Golf is an outdoor activity that can be run in line with the isolation requirements,” he said. Mr van Pelt said the golf club, like many other supporting organisations, had been impacted inancially by the coronavirus pandemic. He said the club had stood down workers, with the bar, bistro and pro shop closed. HANS VAN PELT
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and sporting clubs. Please contact us so we can help,” she said. “We will also review our current budget to redirect funding to assist small business and our community groups in recovery. his will be an ongoing project – we are in this together, and for as long as necessary.” he new inancial measures are part of the council’s #InhisTogether campaign, which aims to support the wellbeing of the community by inding innovative ways to deliver services while council-run centres are closed. “Already our itness staf at the Kyneton Toyota Sports & Aquatic Centre are sharing
videos to encourage people at home to keep moving and exercising,” Ms Stork said. “You’ll start to see these initiatives rolling out in coming days and weeks, so keep an eye out for #InhisTogether across our social media channels and on our website. “We encourage you to join the conversation by using the #InhisTogether on social media and help us spread the positive stories of residents, groups and businesses doing great things.” Residents experiencing inancial diiculties are encouraged to contact council on 5422 0333 or via mrsc@mrsc.vic.gov.au
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Masks through the ages By Goya Dmytryshchak Masks might come to symbolise 2020 but they have an intriguing history, as one can discover from Scienceworks’ Museum at Home. While the Spotswood venue remains closed, its Museum at Home and other virtual resources are keeping children and adults entertained and informed, particularly as many engage in home schooling during lockdown. A dive into the vaults of Museums Victoria has resulted in photos and stories of ‘10 peculiar and splendid masks’, showcasing masks through the ages. From the Golden Mask of Tutankhamun to dust masks worn by ireighters in the 2009 Black Saturday inferno, multiple masks and their purposes are featured. From the Museums Victoria collection emerge photos of a glamour mask by fashion designer Prue Acton and blizzard masks made in the 1950s in Richmond for Australian research expeditions to Antarctica. Other photos reveal masked men and costumed boys dressed up for entertainment at the Ballarat Gala Day in 1935. Wartime photos show gas masks worn by nurses standing in front of the 7th Australian General Hospital in Palestine during WWII and a British WWI small box respirator with haversack. Another shows a mask of a mask –the moulded and painted face mask of ventriloquist doll Gerry Gee. here are also cane masks from Papua New Guinea – some covering the whole body – that were used in initiation rituals. A timely addition that’s part of Museum at Home is called ‘Collecting the Curve’, a compilation of photos and stories capturing Victorian experiences of the
COVID-19 pandemic. Chief executive Lynley Crosswell said stories and items would continue to be shared in the weeks and months ahead as they were added to the “living” state collection. “Collecting the Curve will also include a series of spirited discussions that will present the virus and its impact from diferent viewpoints, ranging from prominent scientists and researchers to families experiencing forced quarantine,” she said. Museum at Home learning facilitator Marie Kinsey said the online platform contained articles, videos and activities for families and children to experience at home. Whether exploring gravity or how to make slime, educational resources are available for people to just watch or interact with online. he curriculum-aligned program aims to support teachers, students and families with content related to science, humanities and STEM. “We now have an educational page which has links to a virtual tour of our museum,” Ms Kinsey said. “So, you can travel through the Scienceworks’ space and take a look at some of the collections virtually and identify a few objects and ill out some questions or thoughts or discussions about what those objects are. “It’s an activity that both activates our space that we have, which unfortunately is closed at the moment but they can still interact with it. “Or, it takes some simple round-the-home things that you may have, such as the cornlour slime video … you just need a few ingredients that you might already have in your kitchen and … you can physically make something and explore some scientiic concepts of states Top: Masked men and costumed boys at the Ballarat Gala Day in 1935. Above: Two nurses in front of of matter and luids and liquids and solids and the 7th Australian General Hospital in Palestine during WWII; A British World War I small box respirator how they interact and work.” with haversack; Moulded and painted face mask of ventriloquist doll Gerry Gee. (Pictures: Museums Victoria)
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Tribute to our animal volunteers Edgar’s Mission has come a long way since its establishment in 2003. he Lanceield animal sanctuary is now home to more than 400 farm animals including Crocodile Rock the lamb and Sunny the pig. But it was one pig, Edgar Alan Pig, that changed the lives of farm founder Pam Ahern and countless animals. Ater Edgar trotted into Pam’s world, she knew he needed a place to grow and thrive. hat’s when the idea of building an animal sanctuary came about. Pam gave up her full-time job and decided to dedicate her life to protecting farm animals and provide shelter at Edgar’s Mission for homeless, abused, injured and abandoned animals. Seventeen years on and the farm has rescued more than 5000 animals in need, and has turned into a much-loved tourist attraction. In recent times, the COVID-19 pandemic has put a stop to events and visitor tours at the farm. But the staf, volunteers and animals haven’t let the virus dampen their spirits. Star Weekly photographer Damjan Janevski captured the smiles of the feathered, furry and cuddly residents of Edgar’s Mission. Jessica Micallef
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Life in lockdown Residents across the west give us a glimpse into what’s keeping them occupied during a return to lockdown.
Above: Jai, 8, Zavier, 3 and Dakotah, 12, exploring the You Yangs in lockdown. Left: Tim Shackle has rolled out the ultimate backyard cricket pitch. Right: Kelly Foreman is in to week 18 of work from home and Frankie J Sausage is still crashing video conferencing calls.
Right: Melanie Bujukovski says she’s been busy crocheting when the kids let her. Below: Sharon and Bella. Below right: Tom and Bella playing tennis, and Scrabble.
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Above: Ella, 12, and Lily, 10, have been practising their hairdressing. Left: Meena trying out masks. Below: Ali and her seven-year-old son Lucas.
Top: Willow, 2, having fun in the garden. Above: Taylor, 6, and Toby, 13, taking Slayer for a walk to get fresh air last lockdown. Left: Charlotte, 12, in lockdown dressed up ready to “drive”. Right: Lorraine has made reusable shopping and produce bags for the Sunbury Boomerang Bag group.
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Beat the ‘iso’ blues in ways old and new Grandparents all over the country must be mighty happy that they live in the era of Facetime and Zoom, what with the pandemic lockdowns and ‘iso’. Although not able to wrap their grandkids in big hugs, they can at least see and talk to their favourite small people, writes Carole Levy. It seems, now, a bit scary to think that people going through the same quarantine restrictions during the 1918 Spanish lu had no technology to maintain contact, with even (rare) phones oten restricted to emergency calls. But they did write letters. It turns out that this disappearing art of “talking on paper” is a terriic partner for our tech contact with the grandies. In fact, there’s more than one way to keep in dynamic, loving contact with them – and they’re ways that are guaranteed to bring lots of smiles, with neither much talent nor efort required. Here are a couple to think about:
1. Write a letter Post your letter in a large envelope, addressed to your grandchild’s name, and enclose a bundle of smaller unsealed envelopes with an A4 sheet of paper inside each, stamped and addressed to you. Kids love getting letters. And if you make it easy on them (and their parents), you’ll receive back letters – or pictures – from them. hey’re great grandma-type keepsakes, and whacked in a scrapbook, could mark the ‘season of COVID-19’ in years to come. And kids say the funniest things so imagine the laughs come their 21st birthdays.
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enthusiastically engage with the world around them in order to make a difference. “It doesn’t matter if our students are onsite or remote learning, we encourage all students to participate in all areas, regardless of their level of skill to help them lourish and reach their potential. “Our school motto, Striving for Life, is relected throughout our unique culture, which embodies our values of religion and generosity of spirit, excellence and
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ollege principal Mark Brockhus acknowledges that life with COVID-19 has presented many and varied challenges, including in education which he says has been turned on its head. “We had to unlock opportunities that, just a few months ago, may have seemed impossible,” he says. “But we were able to make the sudden shift and stay academically connected when students moved to remote learning. “Our conident and proicient staff embraced innovative ways of teaching and learning to ensure each student could continue to strive for excellence and be prepared for success in school and in life. “Our school had to rethink the way we did things in order to achieve our students’ goals. Infrastructure, hardware, availability and connectivity, learning materials and support – each has to be rethought. “Throughout this, staff continued to empower students and provide quality education, while promoting the school values of Community, Learning, Excellence and Faith in all practices. Mr Brockhus believes Salesian College prepares students well for the future. “We encourage them to strive in all aspects of life and inspire them to
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ROMSEY 2 Newnham Drive, 3434 Chess Property Consultants: 5429 5544
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As sparkling as new, this lawlessly presented contemporary residence, on a huge block of about 1580 square metres, is tucked away off the main drag, but close enough to have everything on the doorstep. A lot of great landscaping work has been carried out, while a well-fenced paddock is ready to welcome a pony or act as a terriic dog run. And a triple-bay shed, with concrete loor and power, plus another smaller shed will prove a temptation for tradies and hobbyists. Inside, all is smart and light-illed, with a palette of grey shades, a mix of white plantation shutters and roller blinds on windows, grey carpet in bedrooms, and rich loorboards in the wide entry hall and living domain at the back. Ducted heating and evaporative cooling keep things seasonally comfy. The three itted bedrooms include the spacious main, which has a designer lightitting, walk-in robe, and a large ensuite. The shared bathroom is separate to the toilet. There’s also a great study with built-in timber workstation and french-door closet, as well as an open lounge room along the entry hall. The sophisticated kitchen, receiving an abundance of natural light, has a waterfall stone island bench for four, plenty of storage, grey glass splashback, and all mod-cons. It’s a space family cooks and entertainers will both love.
Here at Circa, our market range, knowledge and client base are far reaching - and we have been busy selling, appraising and advising property owners throughout the Macedon Ranges. Talk to us about the position of the real estate market at present – we take time to listen - then provide genuine, honest advice tailored to you and your individual circumstances. Sue Gratton – is a lifestyle property specialist with vast experience in livestock and equestrian property, country weekenders and private lifestyle holdings. Sue has a strong buyer base from the city and across Victoria she draws upon for on and off market sales. Dominic Romeo – is a Macedon Ranges local and well respected community member of 20 years standing. He is a Macedon Ranges area expert specialising in farmlets, heritage and unique property and everything in between! His breadth of knowledge is unparalleled. Contact us for a conidential discussion or appraisal of your special property.
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Quality-built by local outit Millenium Constructions, this spacious unit is a corker for downsizers, as well as a young couple starting out. It’s beautifully presented, with full-height soft-grey sheers on most windows a feature that lends sophistication and chic to generous spaces. Soft-grey wall paint and grey tiles and carpet offer the look of today. The living domain, tiled in kitchen and meals space and carpeted in the spacious sitting area, incorporates the kitchen which has good storage including corner pantry, a grey glass splashback, and underbench oven, gas cooktop and dishwasher. The two bedrooms include the large main with walk-in robe and en suite, while the shared bathroom is a good size. The living area opens to a charming patio, with gardens bordering the fence displaying a row of ornamental trees that promises much future beauty. The property, likely to attract many admirers, also has a split-system to tame Romsey’s weather extremes, and an integrated garage.
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y rural living at its best on 8 acres comprising of 4 acres on title and 4 acres on a 99-year lease y Large main bedroom with walk-in-robe and full ensuite y Bedrooms 2 and 3 are very large and both have built-in-robes y Lounge or rumpus room and open plan family/meals area y Fully renovated, as new kitchen offering an abundance of bench space and good storage y excellent family bathroom, powder room and laundry y Wrap around verandahs
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Kyneton 32 Barton Street (Cnr Leete Street) 1920’s Original Farmhouse and Dairy/Creamery - An exemplary example of the Californian Bungalow
Price $985,000
This solid Turner built home sits beautifully elevated on a superb 1418m² parcel of land. Recent upgrades to the property have been done whilst still retaining the original feel and wonderful period features. Set amongst a delightful established garden with a sensational central palm tree the home has a lovely formal entrance, lounge/dining, 2 bedrooms, bathroom and kitchen/meals area. Utility room, laundry and a separate two roomed studio ideal for third bedroom or home oice. All within walking distance to primary and secondary schools and close to town.
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Kyneton Superb Contemporary Townhouses in the Heart of Kyneton
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Townhouse One ofers two good sized bedrooms, two bathrooms and a Juliet style mezzanine level that works perfectly as a study. The kitchen forms the centrepiece with large marble benchtop and high quality ittings, a wonderful open plan living/dining area with polished concrete loors and a vaulted ceiling. Carport and storage space.
View Sat 25 July 11-11.30am Sandi Barry-Mueller 0408 392 347 Peter Wood 0408 866 774
Townhouse Two has a galley style kitchen with striking stained black oak cabinetry and marble bench top. A beautiful lounge area, stunning light illed dining room with cedar French double doors from both the kitchen and courtyard. Upstairs ofers two bedrooms and two bathrooms. Undercover carport and storage space.
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Bullengarook 36 Gorman road Stunning home in idylic location on 10 acres With a landscape highlighted by a wonderful lake, meandering lawns, low maintenance ornamental gardens, lowering exotics, majestic eucalypts and stands of mature English and European trees this incredible 3/4 bedroom, 2 bathroom property presents as a stunning family home and lifestyle setup. Water in abundance and ive acres of cleared land at the rear of the property make it perfect for horse or hobby farm enthusiasts. Numerous out buildings include a working sculptor’s studio, workshop and mezzanine as well as a glass hot house, terriic chicken coop and beautiful lake house which would also suit a home oice or studio.
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Pastoria (Pipers Creek) 372 Goochs Lane Boonderoo on 37 Ha (91 Acres) A Dream Permanent Living or Country Retreat Tree Change Opportunity If total privacy, stunning long north-facing panoramic views over rolling hills, approximately 55 acres of natural bush, a seasonal creek and a character architect-designed granite stone veneer residence with passive solar features are what you would enjoy, this property could be what you are looking for. Accommodation includes open plan family room, dining area and kitchen, very large lounge, study, bathroom, 3 bedrooms, main with ensuite and WIR. Kyneton 15 minutes, Woodend 20 minutes and Melbourne CBD approx. 70 minutes.
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Newham - Hanging Rock 14 Highland Lane
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Fasham Architectural Excellence on 1.369ha with Breathtaking Views A very special and unique ofering in possibly one of the best locations in the Macedon Ranges nestled at the end of an exclusive quiet country lane at the foothills of Hanging Rock. Superb 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom residence designed by Fasham with excellent shedding and outstanding passive solar principles. www.14highlandlane.com
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Excellent opportunity in premium Woodend location Situated adjacent to the Brooke Street Medical Centre and within walking distance to Coles supermarket, V-Line station and Woodend community facilities. Ofering all town services and with access via both Brooke Street and Bawden road. Renovate, extend or develop the site (subject to council approval).
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Hyundai is very serious about the transition to electric vehicles and the Ioniq is the Korean marque’s irst dedicated eco vehicle. here is no petrol-only variant – it’s sold with a choice of three electriied powertrains – Pure Electric, Hybrid and Plug-in Hybrid hough it was introduced less than a year ago, the Ioniq recently received a major update. he most important change is that it beneits from a refreshed Australian chassis tune.
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his is a long, sleek ive-door hatch that’s mainstream in its shape. It has an impressively low Cd number of 0.28. Styling changes for 2020 include redesigned front and rear lights, with the rears now extending across the full width. here are reshaped front grilles and new-design alloy wheels.
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Hibiki Harmony Whiskey 43% 700ml
9744 4151 Shop 1b/15-17 Dornoch Dr, Goonawarra Sunbury
The Local Sunbury supports the responsible service of alcohol. Must be over 18+. Limits apply
Specials available from Tuesday 22nd July to 28th July 2020
12455236-JW30-20
HOURS: Sunday - Tuesday 10am to 8pm | Wednesday - Thursday 10am to 9pm | Friday - Saturday 10am to 10pm