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Marian’s tree of life By Goya Dmytryshchak For Marian Osborn’s loved ones, it was a poetic way to honour the lifeblood of the family. For the first time in Melbourne’s west, a person’s scientifically transformed cremated remains have been infused into the root ball of a tree for planting at a cemetery. Marian’s “Living Legacy” memorial tree at Altona Memorial Park is the culmination of three years work by the Greater Metropolitan Cemeteries Trust and biotech firm Living Legacy Forest, founded in Melbourne five years ago. Marian’s husband, retired mathematician and physicist Don Osborn, said she had, in a way, been immortalised and was generating new life.

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Above: Elaine Osborn (right), Don Osborn and sister Denise water Marian’s Living Legacy tree. Above right: Marian Osborn; A diagram of untreated ash versus treated ash. (Pictures: Supplied)

we chose the bloodwood [tree] – it’s kind of like her blood is now the blood of the tree. “It means that in some way she’s continuing to live – and that’s a pretty cool thing.” Living Legacy Forest founder Warren Roberts said the trees represented a fundamental shift. “People can connect to what life created as opposed to what was lost,” he said.

“Legacy Trees can be a bridge from grief to growth.” Ms Osborn said it had appealed to the family that the trees allowed humans to leave no environmental footprint. “From my perspective, it’s just a no brainer in the fact that you’ve got this opportunity to virtually carbon-offset your existence on the

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“Our family wanted to recognise Marian’s love for the environment and gardening,” he said. “The tree will have its own ecosystem and will help sustain local fauna, all under the big open skies of the west she loved so much.” Trust chief executive Jacqui Weatherill said that unlike untreated cremated remains, which were toxic to tree roots, Living Legacy Forest’s patented technology transformed cremated remains into micro-nutrients. “The process provides sustained energy to the tree for seven years,” she said. Also important to the Osborns is that other family members will have the option of having their treated cremated remains inserted into the area around the tree base. Marian’s youngest daughter, Elaine Osborn, said the family had stumbled across the option by chance. “From my perspective, the thing that I think both dad and I enjoyed about the thought of her becoming a tree … is that law of thermodynamics – that matter can’t be created or destroyed, it just transforms,” she said. “I think about the tree and I can almost picture her cellular level being taken up by the roots and travelling up the tree. “And being an environmental scientist, understanding how trees work, actually understanding that those nutrients flow through the lifeblood of the tree as a fact. “That’s what we were driving at with the whole poetic nature of it and especially because

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Council have been actively and consistently working for more than a decade to create a community in which women are able to live free from violence. Substantial investment has taken place to improve gender equity and prevent violence against women, particularly within Council as an employer, and in formal and informal partnership with other councils and partner organisations. At the Ordinary Council Meeting on Tuesday 20 November, Council endorsed a draft Gender Equity Strategy to be released for public exhibition. I encourage all residents to read the draft strategy and have your say by visiting yourcityyourvoice.com.au.

As we turn our attention to the summer months, our festival city calendar is bursting at the seams with family friendly, alcohol-free events. Public decoration installations have commenced around the City, with the new addition of thousands of fairy lights being added to 19 large trees down the centre of Victoria Street in Seddon. Also new to the program this year will be three Family Festive Fairs on Saturday mornings throughout December which will turn our busy shopping precincts into Santa’s wonderland complete with Santa, his throne and elf helper, an elf choir, face painting and a craft activity.

Maribyrnong City Council’s Councillors have been busy. 1. Mayor Cr Martin Zakharov, alongside Abiola Ajetomobi Director at the Asylum Resource Centre, with representatives from other local councils attending the Mayoral Taskforce Supporting People Seeking Asylum Launch. 2. Cr Cuc Lam congratulating participants who graduated from the 2018 Daughters of the West program.

And of course the year would not be complete without the hugely popular New Year’s Eve fireworks in Footscray Park to cap off the year in style.

3. Mayor Cr Martin Zakharov speaking at the Australian Korean War Veterans’ Night.

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The fire that ripped through the Tottenham warehouse resulted in a severely damaged Stony Creek. It undid much of the decades of hard work put into the creek by Council, Friends of Stony Creek and Friends of Cruickshank Park and devastated the local environment of residents and wildlife.

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Now Council has the somewhat unenviable responsibility of managing the clean-up (with the support of Melbourne Water and the EPA). While this could be seen as an unfair burden on Council, it can also be seen as an opportunity to ensure we get Stony Creek to a healthier state than it was before the fire, perhaps even to good health over the long term, and take the measures to prevent such a catastrophe from happening again.

COUNCIL MEETINGS Dec Tuesday 11, 6.30pm – Ordinary Council Meeting Meetings are held at the Maribyrnong Council Offices, corner Hyde and Napier Streets, Footscray. Agendas are available via Council’s website the Friday before a meeting at www.maribyrnong.vic.au/meetings

Unfortunately the clean-up cannot be achieved in just a few months and Council certainly doesn’t have the funds to cover it. We all need to work together to ensure the State Government, Melbourne Water and the EPA don’t forget about us and our creek! For more information about the progress of the clean-up visit Council’s website and support the effort however you can. Cr Simon Crawford Yarraville Ward

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The blaze cast a toxic smoke plume across the western suburbs. (Marco De Luca)

Coroner probes west inferno

Top and above: The former Transdev bus depot site in Seddon. (Damjan Janevski) Above right: Architectural images of the proposed development at 43-57 Buckley Street, Seddon. (Pictures: Supplied)

Seddon’s $20m evolution By Benjamin Millar Developers have lodged plans for a multi-storey apartment project to house almost 1000 people on the former Transdev bus depot in Seddon. The rezoned 1.4-hectare site at 43-57 Buckley Street was sold in 2015 to a developer for a record $20.9 million after the state government reportedly sold the block to Melbourne Bus Lines in 1998 for $2.8 million. Plans lodged with Maribyrnong council seek approval for the $120 million staged construction of three buildings up to 12 storeys in height – twice the site’s maximum preferred building height of six storeys. The proposal includes 407 apartments, 15

three-bedroom townhouses and ground floor retail. The 422 dwellings are estimated to be likely to house about 970 people, increasing Seddon’s population by almost 20 per cent. The site is next to Victoria University and bounded by Buckley, Walter, Arran and Albert streets. Plans for the site include a 1700-square-metre open space with playground on the south-western corner. Earlier plans for a major supermarket on the site have been scrapped and replaced by a number of smaller retail tenancies. The proposal seeks to reduce to zero the number of carparking spaces required for

residential visitors and non-staff retail use. It does not include any affordable housing, pointing instead to the creation of additional public open space. A social impact assessment prepared by ASR Research states the development will generate revenues in excess of $1 million a year to Maribyrnong council and the local community, based on rate revenue and project development contributions. “The proposed development will create an important new public realm node and important new linkages in the north-east portion of Seddon and provide enhanced access and amenity to and from the Footscray Metropolitan Activity Centre,” it states.

A coronial investigation is under way into a massive inferno that blazed for days in Melbourne’s inner west. Coroner Darren Bracken has instructed Victoria Police to compile a brief into the suspicious fire that destroyed a factory in Tottenham on August 30. Coroners are permitted to investigate certain fires, even when the fire did not result in the death of a person. Star Weekly last week reported warnings by authorities that the fire was so fierce investigations may never be able to determine exactly what chemicals were being stored at the site. Victoria Police arson and explosive squad detectives have been investigating the fire since it was flagged as suspicious by the Metropolitan Fire Brigade. The 14,000-square-metre fire was fuelled by a range of illegally stored chemicals, spewing a toxic smoke plume across Melbourne’s western suburbs and heavily contaminating nearby Stony Creek and parkland. WorkSafe has confirmed the site was not registered for the storage of dangerous goods. A WorkSafe and EPA blitz in the fire’s aftermath on 110 industrial sites in the surrounding area identified 74 contraventions relating to the handling and storage of dangerous goods. Coroner Darren Bracken, a former barrister and police detective, confirmed on Tuesday he was investigating the fire following requests from the MFB and the United Firefighters Union. He said he had determined that it was in the public interest to investigate. The investigation will focus on determining the cause and origin of the fire and the circumstances in which it occurred. The coroner has powers to make recommendations to address systemic issues identified during the investigation. Work is continuing on the removal of contaminated silt from Stony Creek. Benjamin Millar

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Last call at The Rev

Burger shop knocked back

By Benjamin Millar Footscray MP Katie Hall has vowed to fight for the heritage protection of The Reverence Hotel after the Footscray live music venue’s operators announced they were pulling down the curtain. Matt and Melanie Bodiam are calling last drinks after six-and-a-half years, announcing they will shut the pub in early March after failing to secure a new lease. Mr Bodiam told Star Weekly the decision was difficult, but their hands were forced after operating on a month-to-month basis since their lease ran out six months ago.

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Matt Bodiam says the popular live music venue will close in March. (Eddie Jim)

“potential to build to up to six levels”. The pub has an asking price of $3.5 to $4 million, putting it out of the reach of most hotel operators. Advanced Hospitality Brokers agent Mark Durnan said the owners were in no rush to sell, but were no longer willing to continue leasing the property without substantially increasing the rent. The property is listed on the Heritage Council database due to its archaeological significance.

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Ms Hall said she had contacted Maribyrnong council and the Footscray Historical Society to ensure the hotel had adequate heritage protection against demolition. “I’m deeply concerned about the loss of heritage fabric in Footscray,” she said. “I do have an interest in both live music and heritage. I think The Reverence has made an important cultural contribution in our community as well.” 12370889-CG45-17

Mr Bodiam, who grew up in Footscray, said pubs were a nightmare to maintain and the couple could no longer justify sinking money into the property when they could be kicked out with no more than a month’s notice. “We are not overly rapt about the whole situation,” he said. “There is no certainty – this is our home and we have a young son who needs close to 24-hour care and he starts school next year.” He said he would love to be able to take the venue’s operations and popular following to a new hotel, but set-up costs were too high. Star Weekly last year reported that the hotel’s owners had put the site on the market and were pitching it at developers. An online listing described the property, built in 1876 and formerly known as The Exchange, as a “fantastic freehold development” with

Plans to put a 24-hour burger joint next to neighbourhood houses in Seabrook have been knocked back by the state’s planning tribunal. Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal rejected Jasbe Point Cook’s appeal to build a fast food outlet at 144e-144f Point Cook Road. The proposed outlet would have traded around the clock as Carl’s Junior Burger restaurant and drive-through. In their ruling remarks, VCAT presiding member Alison Glynn and member Philip West stated the restaurant would negatively impact homes backing on to the northern and western boundaries of the site. “A number of residents of these houses oppose the proposal as does the Hobsons Bay City Council, who issued a notice of refusal to grant a planning permit for the proposal,” they stated. “We consider that the operation of the fast food outlet will increase the number of and intensity of noisy events from raised voices, car horns, music from vehicles and general disruption due to poor vehicle circulation within the site and the location of the drive through function directly adjacent to the acoustic barrier near the residential properties.” They said there were also concerns about traffic, light spill, building layout and general amenity impacts. In 2005, VCAT rejected similar plans for the site by the same applicant. Goya Dmytryshchak

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MPs land cabinet roles

Cumming on target for seat

By Goya Dmytryshchak Altona MP Jill Hennessy has been appointed Labor’s first female attorney-general, while rookie Williamstown MP Melissa Horne has gone straight to the frontbench. Premier Daniel Andrews on Thursday announced his new cabinet, which will be 50 per cent women. Ms Hennessy, who has also been made Workplace Safety Minister, will oversee as attorney general the implementation of tougher bail laws.

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Jill Hennessy and, inset, Melissa Horne. (Supplied)

and responsibility with great gusto, with a deep sense of responsibility and a very strong sense of humility.” Ms Hennessy paid tribute to retired Liberal MP Jan Wade, who became Victoria’s first female attorney-general in 1992.

“I hope my daughters grow up not thinking that 50 per cent cabinet female membership is a novelty or that a female attorney-general is a novelty,” Ms Hennessy said. “I hope it becomes the norm … I look forward to the day where it’s not a thing.”

Maribyrnong councillor Catherine Cumming is on track to enter state Parliament as the fifth and final upper house representative for Melbourne’s western suburbs. Star Weekly revealed in February that Cr Cumming would be ending her 20-year run as an independent to take a tilt at state Parliament as a candidate for Derryn Hinch’s Justice Party. With 50 per cent of the vote rechecked by Tuesday, Ms Cumming had picked up 7 per cent, behind Labor, the Liberal party and the Greens. Labor’s Cesar Melhem, Ingrid Stitt and Kaushaliya Vaghela have secured three seats and the Liberal party’s Bernie Finn will be safely returned. Huong Truong of the Greens is likely to lose her place as preference flows from micro-parties help Cr Cumming over the line. “I’m still so excited, I just can’t wait to represent the west and fight for the area on state issues in the Parliament,” Cr Cumming said. “I will be making [Labor] stand by their promises and not somehow do a backflip on them.” Cr Cumming will also push for drug law reform and more measures to tackle problems associated with the use of ice. Once her election is confirmed she will resign as a councillor, triggering a countback of votes from the 2016 council election to elect her replacement. Benjamin Millar

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Ms Horne has been appointed Minister for Public Transport and Ports and Freight. She is only the second woman, after Joan Kirner, to be elected in the seat of Williamstown and was previously a director with the Level Crossing Removal Authority. She replaces Wade Noonan, who retired from politics after 11 years. Ms Hennessy thanked her predecessor, Martin Pakula, who she worked with to develop the voluntary assisted dying legislation. “Being an attorney-general is a great honour and it’s a particular honour to be the 54th attorney-general in this state,” she said. “Those of us who have been lawyers in our past lives, before politics, also understand how important this role is – from law reform to judicial appointments, but also to making sure our Parliament is putting through the sorts of legislative changes that our community expect. And I look forward to stepping up into the role

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Williamstown will be swaying to an island harmony when it hosts this weekend’s Polynesian Summerfest. Festival co-organiser Petini McAlpine said it was the first event of its kind in Williamstown. “I go to a lot of festivals, like the Spanish festival, Jamaican festival, and I enjoy it, but I’ve never seen or been to anything similar that’s Polynesian,” she said. “So, I wanted to see if we could create that experience for Melburnians. “Indoors, we’ll have a more mellow scene where we’ll have the dance performances from each island, local artists, young local talent and

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Festival for paradise all our arts and crafts. We’ll have popular live bands and some big acts, DJs.” Some of the nations represented include Tonga, Samoa, Cook Islands, New Zealand, Tahiti, Fiji, Papua New Guinea, Hawaii and Niue. The main stage will be outside on the waterfront and the family-friendly event will have children’s workshops. Polynesian Summerfest is on Saturday, December 8 from 11am-7.30pm at Seaworks, 82 Nelson Place, Williamstown. Goya Dmytryshchak

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The festivities begin with Shops on Show The Hobsons Bay Council Shops on Show competition has officially launched, with voting now open for the most popular Hobsons Bay Christmas window display.

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Part of Altona’s Esplanade will be closed to cars and turned into a piazza-style space from December 17 to early March. The Esplanade will be closed between Pier and Bent streets. The road between Altona Life Saving Club and Weaver Reserve will have tables and chairs, with seating spaces inspired by the Brighton beach boxes installed at the park.

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Man pleads guilty to fatal fire By Adam Cooper, The Age

To the moon and back A lifelike sculpture of the moon has landed at Scienceworks alongside a lunar virtual reality experience opening next week. Museum of the Moon by UK artist Luke Jerram is a seven-metre luminous spherical sculpture with each centimetre representing five kilometres of actual moon surface. It was created using high-resolution NASA imagery. It will accompany the Earthlight: Lunar Hub experience which has been described as a cross between gaming and space exploration. Melbourne-based outfit Opaque Space, which worked with NASA on astronaut-training, created the simulated space environment where six players walk on the moon. It’s the first time the 40-minute experience, which involves moving about with gaming headsets and backpack PCs, has been available to the public. Scienceworks general manager Jonathan Shearer said the experience took virtual reality to a new level. “The graphics are so realistic, I felt like I was really walking on the moon,” he said. “Visitors are going to be awestruck by this experience.” Museum of the Moon and Earthlight: Lunar Hub opened on December 1 at Scienceworks, 2 Booker Street, Spotswood.

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It was supposed to be a safe place. The chain on the door of an alcove on the old Kinnears rope factory in Footscray meant the door could only be opened from the inside. For David Griffiths and Tanya Burmeister, who secured the chain nightly, the alcove meant they didn’t have to spend nights in Melbourne’s CBD, where they begged during their days. But Darren Patrick Clover also knew the chain meant the door couldn’t be opened from outside, and driven by a jealous rage towards his former partner and new boyfriend and $2 of petrol, lit a fire outside about 11.25pm on March 1 last year. Mr Griffiths, 39, Ms Burmeister, 32, and her 15-year-old daughter Zoe were trapped by the fire and died despite the efforts of passers-by. Clover, 53, regularly threatened and abused Ms Burmeister and Mr Griffiths in the months before the fire and, the Supreme Court heard last Wednesday, told an associate: “I am going to set the squats on fire”. Clover, who lived in Delahey, had an on-off relationshipwith Ms Burmeister, prosecutor Ray Gibson said, but claimed he loved her. But his animosity increased from about two weeks before the fire, when it became clear the relationship was over for good, Mr Gibson said. Clover initially claimed to police he left the petrol outside the door for a barbecue and dismissed the allegation he knew people were inside. He later pleaded guilty to three counts of murder. On Wednesday his lawyer said Clover didn’t know Zoe was inside. Defence counsel Daniel Gurvich, QC, argued his client lit the fire without the intention to kill. Justice Jane Dixon will sentence Clover at a later date.

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Drug driver to stay in jail By Adam Cooper/The Age An Altona Meadows learner driver who used the drug ice hours before he hit a man in a wheelchair at 50km/h, and didn’t stop, has failed in an attempt at an early release from prison. Jake Pedersen, 23, was driving in a rented car on October 30 when at 1.15pm he collided with Judeland Antony, who was crossing Bourke Street in the Docklands in his wheelchair. Mr Pedersen slowed momentarily but did not stop and drove to La Trobe Street, where he parked the car and fled after being confronted by a witness who had followed him, Melbourne Magistrates Court heard on Thursday. Mr Pedersen handed himself in to police six days later and admitted using ice in the days before the crash, including 12 hours prior, Senior Constable Kylie Dowling told the court. He told police he panicked because he knew he should not have been driving and had fraudulently hired the car in another man’s name, Senior Constable Dowling said. Mr Antony, 33, suffered fractures to his spine, pelvis and left hand. He crossed the road at a spot where pedestrians were obliged to give way to the traffic, the police prosecutor said. Mr Pedersen appeared before the court via video link and asked through his lawyer for a sentence indication if he pleaded guilty, having served more than three weeks in jail since his arrest. Defence counsel Mihal Greener asked that time served plus a community corrections order be imposed if her client pleaded guilty to failing to stop, failing to render assistance, using a false document and other charges. But magistrate Letizia Torres ruled the offending was too serious and said she would jail Mr Pedersen for two months and impose

The man detectives believe can assist with their inquiries. (CCTV images via Victoria Police)

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Judeland Antony in hospital after being hit while he was in his wheelchair. (Justin McManus)

a community corrections order if he pleaded guilty. Ms Greener said she wouldn’t accept the indication and asked that Mr Pedersen’s case be adjourned, though he is expected to apply for bail next week. He is yet to enter a plea.

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The Altona Meadows man had never been in custody before, his lawyer said, and used drugs to cope with a “troubled past” including the deaths of both parents by the time he was 16. He was remorseful for hitting Mr Antony, the court heard, and told police he hadn’t known what he collided with and fled in panic.

Police are hunting for a man they believe has held up at least four stores at gunpoint in Maribyrnong and Braybrook. In the latest incident, a man entered a service station on Williamsons Road, Maribyrnong, about 10.15pm on November 27, pulling out a gun and demanding cash before escaping on a bicycle. Investigators believe the same man robbed a restaurant on Ashley Street, Braybrook, about 8.40pm on November 24, drawing a gun and threatening staff before stealing cash and fleeing on a bicycle. Acting Sergeant Alistair Parsons said police suspected the two incidents were related to two earlier armed robberies in Maribyrnong. Detectives have released CCTV images of a man they believe can assist with their inquiries. The man is described as Caucasian, between 20 and 30 years old, and about 170-180 centimetres tall. Benjamin Millar

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West safe as houses By Benjamin Millar Maribyrnong properties have been defying Melbourne’s downward real estate trend, racking up record results at auction. A four-bedroom house achieved the city’s third highest auction result recently, the hammer coming down on the riverfront home Grandview for $4.14 million. On 1890 square metres at 96 The Esplanade, Grandview had been listed with a price guide of $3.6 million to $3.95 million. The sale shattered the strip’s previous record result of $3.4 million. It was one of 1137 auctions held that weekend, with a clearance rate of 44 per cent – well below the 66 per cent rate from 1736 auctions on the same weekend last year. The result came a week after a “renovator’s delight” was sold in Footscray for $1.5 million – $438,000 above the property’s reserve price. The three-bedroom house is on a 560 square metre corner property at 35 Nicholson Street. The results buck the sluggish trend in Melbourne, where house prices are tipped to fall next year, before rising again in 2020. Domain’s Property Price Forecasts report, released last week, projects house prices to reset to late 2016 levels by the middle of next year, with a median of just above $800,000. Prices are then expected to climb again. Domain economist Trent Wiltshire said the softening in the Melbourne property market can be attributed to a regulatory crackdown on bank lending, a downturn in foreign investment and a nosedive in buyer sentiment. Mr Wiltshire said a market recovery remains likely, with strong property fundamentals still in place such as low interest rates, low unemployment and migration.

Top and above: The property at 96 The Esplanade, Maribyrnong sold for $4.14 million. Above right: The property at 35 Nicholson Street, Footscray sold for $1.5 million. (Pictures: Supplied)

NEW YEAR’S EVE ROAD CLOSURES Changed traffic conditions including temporary road closures will be in place along The Strand, Nelson Place and surrounding streets on New Year’s Eve 2018, in support of the number of people who enjoy gathering along the foreshore in Williamstown and Newport, and to ensure emergency vehicles can access the area. Road closures will be in place from North Road at Douglas Parade along The Strand to Ferguson Street, and Nelson Place from Ferguson Street to Thompson Street including Syme Street. Traffic management will be in place from 7pm, with full closure implemented by 8.30pm on

New Year’s Eve and will remain closed until 1.30am. Vehicles will be able to exit the zone during the evening, but won’t be able to enter once the closure is in effect. For more information, visit www.hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au/ roadclosures

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Rare Newport block up for grabs By Goya Dmytryshchak A “dream” block of land in Newport is expected to be listed for sale in January. The 467 square metre lot at 99 Woods Street has price expectations of nearly $1 million. The $920,000-$980,000 price guide isn’t far off last quarter’s $1.08 million median house price for the suburb, according to Real Estate Institute of Victoria figures. The block was last week listed for sale by Sweeney Estate Agents who advertised it as

“the rarest of the rare”. However, Sweeney Williamstown director Dean Stanley said the owner of the 467 square metre block had decided to delay the auction until February. The vacant lot is owned by the adjoining New Leaf Cafe, which no longer needs it for a car park. “To have something that’s ready to go where you don’t have to demolish and you can just get in there and start, it is definitely something that’s not au fait with Newport,” Mr Stanley said.

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“Usually, you have to get in, do demolition and do all that, so it is very rare to have something that you can just buy and start straight away.” Sweeney’s advertisement stated the land presented a “major opportunity to reap

ongoing investment returns” or “a unique stake in Newport’s outstanding family future”. “The rarest of rare opportunities, this vacant allotment of some 467m2 represents a superb strategic stake in the future of Newport’s most appealing, family focused pocket close to early childhood services, schools, parks and Challis Street shops,” it stated. “Discovering a block that delivers dimensions of such breadth, depth and potential anywhere in Newport would be a dream.”

Gut instinct pays off They may have had a gut feeling they would win. Two brothers behind Soulfresh’s Lo Bros kombucha cola have been recognised in the Australian Organic Awards for Excellence. Didi and Hsiao Lo’s fermented cola, packed with probiotic bacteria good for gut health, was named best new certified organic product at the awards in Canberra last week. The brothers started out in Footscray and now export around the world from their Laverton North plant. Didi said their cola was based on an 1878 recipe and was naturally low in sugar. It uses tea from the Yarra Valley brewed with springwater from Daylesford. Then they add scoby – a living culture that is a symbiotic colony of bacteria and yeast. “When we started growing kombucha, what we soon realised is there’s just this wonderful chemistry that occurs,” Didi said. “At the end of about 30 days’ worth of fermentation, you

end up with a product which is naturally low in sugar and has these wonderful flavours with a beautiful tanginess and is obviously very beneficial because it has all the probiotics in there. “You get all these wonderful things that aid digestion; it really helps to promote gut health … so many health issues are now being linked to poor diet and poor gut. “A healthy gut is a key to happiness – five times more seretonin is produced in your stomach than is produced in your brain.” The awards were hosted by not-for-profit peak industry group Australian Organic. Goya Dmytryshchak

Hsiao and Didi Lo with Kombucha Cola. (Marco De Luca)

Community Rates Forum Maribyrnong City Council is hosting a Community Rates Forum for local residents.

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Push to boost tourism in the west By Charlene Macaulay Enhancing parks and gardens, activating the bay and supporting the development of key visitor attractions are the hallmarks of a Western Melbourne Tourism plan to boost tourism in the west by 21 per cent over the next decade. The regional tourism board, which launched its Melbourne’s West Destination Management

Visitor plan, aims to attract 4.3 million visitors to the west by the 2026-27 financial year and boost overnight stays by 90 per cent to 12.4 million stays. Brimbank, Hobsons Bay, Melton, Wyndham and Moonee Valley attracted 3.6 million visitors over 2017-18, with 76 per cent making day trips and 20 per cent staying overnight. The west’s tourism economy currently brings in $1.45 billion.

Visiting parks and gardens was the top must-do attraction (45 per cent) as identified in a visitor survey, followed by shopping (24 per cent), art, museums and cultural attractions (23 per cent) and restaurants and cafes (22 per cent). Western Melbourne Tourism executive officer Richard Ponsford said enhancing the west’s natural assets – including parks, gardens, the bay coastline and industrial precincts like

the Newport rail yards – was a key part of the plan. Mr Ponsford said it was also important to boost accommodation options in the region, with the west having above-average rates of visitors coming in for day trips and not staying overnight. He said the new Airport rail link and international flights in and out of Avalon Airport would be game changers for tourism in the west.

A milestone moment violence referrals, and over 700 members of our community in the west participated in our health promotion programs,” she said. “Our court support program worked with over 1200 women who were experiencing family violence to navigate the court system, and our refuge provided crisis accommodation to 89 women and 69 accompanying children.” Dr Gregory said the growth of the service has enabled it to support more women. “Women continue to be subjected to violence in their homes, harassment in their places of work, assault in their places of study, and discrimination,” she said. To find out more about Women’s Health West visit whwest.org.au or phone 9689 9588. Benjamin Millar

Dr Robyn Gregory with chair Maria DiGregorio at the service’s 30th birthday celebrations. (Scout Kozackiewicz)

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One of the state’s leading supporters of women experiencing family violence has chalked up 30 years of service. Women’s Health West launched in Footscray in 1988 to provide clinical healthcare and information to women. It has since evolved into one of Victoria’s only organisations providing services and programs targeting every level of family violence, from prevention to early intervention and response, with support at every step. Past and present staff and supporters gathered at Footscray Community Arts Centre last Wednesday to celebrate the 30th anniversary. Dr Robyn Gregory, chief executive of Women’s Health West since 2005, said the organisation had grown from a committee of 11 women to one that employs more than 100 people. Dr Gregory said the service was more important than ever, experiencing one of its busiest years in the past 12 months. “We received over 10,000 police family

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CHRISTMAS EVENTS 2018 Celebrate the holiday season with the whole family in Hobsons Bay Christmas Shop Eat and Play Free Presented by Williamstown Chamber of Commerce Friday 7 December, 5.30pm to 9.30pm Commonwealth Reserve, Douglas Parade, Ferguson Street and Nelson Place, Williamstown Carols at The Substation Presented by Newport Fiddle & Folk Club Saturday 8 December, 7pm to 8.30pm The Substation, 1 Market Street, Newport Bookings via trybooking.com Immaculate Conception Festa Sunday 9 December, 4pm to 10pm St Mary’s Parish, 95–97 Railway Street N Altona

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Carols by Candlelight in Laverton Presented by Laverton Free Community Association Sunday 9 December, 6.30pm Laverton P-12 College, 91 Bladin Street, Laverton Carols by Candlelight Free in Altona Meadows Presented by Hobsons Bay Churches Saturday 15 December, 7.30pm Trafalgar Reserve, Trafalgar Avenue, Altona Meadows

Carols by Candlelight Free in Williamstown Presented by Hobsons Bay Churches Sunday 16 December, 7.30pm Commonwealth Reserve, Nelson Place, Williamstown Altona Carols in the Park Free Presented by Altona Laverton Council of Churches Sunday 16 December, 7pm to 9pm Logan Reserve, Altona

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Markets in Hobsons Bay Altona Lions Cherry Lake Markets Sunday 2 December and 16 December, 8.30am to 1.30pm Cherry Lake, Millers Road, Altona Williamstown Twilight Christmas Market Friday 7 December, 4pm to 9pm Holy Trinity Church, 255 Nelson Place, Williamstown Altona Beach Market Every Tuesday in December, 9am to 3pm and Twilight Market Friday 21 December, 5pm to 9pm Weaver Reserve and Pier Street, Altona

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Bulldogs kick on to a big profit By Benjamin Millar The financial future of the Western Bulldogs is looking rosy after the club posted a record profit of more than $18 million. The club’s 2018 financial report, released last week, shows public land gifted to the club and grants for the upgrade of Whitten Oval facilities have taken the club’s net assets to almost $46 million, putting the Western Bulldogs among the wealthiest clubs in the AFL. Almost $16 million profit was recorded from one-off “redevelopment activities”, but a further $2.2 million profit was recorded through other

channels. The report confirmed the club’s commitment to selling off its remaining pokies entitlements, despite its machines taking $1.6 million in profit in the year to October 31. The Western Bulldogs 2017 profit was $1.6 million. “The club’s strategy is to leverage the redevelopment of the Western Oval precinct to create commercial opportunities which complement the healthy and community oriented use of our home ground,” the report states. Western Bulldogs chief executive Ameet Bains said the healthy result was achieved

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despite a reduction in competitive balance funding from the AFL. “It also came after an unprecedented increase in revenue from the commercial partnerships arm of the organisation, which achieved revenue in excess of $12 million for the first time,” he said. “While we saw an overall loss in membership numbers last season, we are

encouraged by significant increases in AFLW and Ballarat membership categories … which helped drive overall membership revenue to $7.59 million.” Mr Bains said the club was proud to continue investing in community programs such as Sons of the West and Daughters of the West. He said the Bulldogs’ board and executive were planning the club’s exit from gaming machine ownership and hatching ambitious plans for the redevelopment of Whitten Oval and the broader Whitten Oval precinct, what he described as “one of the most exciting projects in the club’s history”.

River wall bridges a gap A Footscray project has residents of all ages climbing the walls. A four-metre climbing wall and exercise equipment are part of a new plaza that has been installed beneath the Hopkins Street Bridge, alongside the Maribyrnong River. The climbing wall, designed in collaboration with the Victorian Climbing Club, includes a number of coloured routes that provide varying degrees of difficulty, making it suitable for beginners and experienced climbers alike. The idea for the place emerged from community consultation undertaken as part of the Footscray River Edge Masterplan, a series of projects aimed to encourage people to make more use of areas alongside Maribyrnong River. Maribyrnong mayor Martin Zakharov, who tried his hand at climbing the new wall last

week, said the initiative was a great example of the community having a positive planning impact. “The new recreational plaza will be a staple this summer for people of all ages utilising the Maribyrnong River Trail,” he said. Benjamin Millar

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Worker wins 890k payout for fall By Alesha Capone A man who was injured after falling down stairs at a Laverton North factory has been awarded $890,000 in damages by the Supreme Court. In November 2011, the man, who was in his mid-30s, was working as a labourer at a concrete pipe manufacturing plant operated by Holcim (Australia), when he slipped three steps from a landing and fell onto the concrete factory floor.

At the time, the man was employed through the labour hire firm Ready Workforce. The court heard the man had brought legal action alleging negligence by Holcim and Ready Workforce, and a breach of duty by Holcim. Supreme Court Judge Andrew Keogh said that the man’s evidence described the landing’s surface as being wet and covered in debris from the factory’s manufacturing process, when he fell and landed mainly on his right lower back, leg and shoulder. The court hard that the injured man was

afterwards diagnosed with a partial tear to his right Achilles tendon, chronic low back pain caused by aggravation of pre-existing degenerative changes, a right shoulder injury, a soft tissue injury to his right hip and chronic pain syndrome. Justice Keogh said this had caused ongoing pain and difficulty when trying to lift heavy weights or reach high cupboards. The court heard the man also suffered nightmares and flashbacks of his fall, and he felt “embarrassment and shame” for not working

and had been diagnosed with depression. Justice Keogh said it was likely that the worker would continue to suffer symptoms from each of his conditions “indefinitely” into the future. “The injuries have caused incapacity for employment and a substantial inference to … enjoyment of life,” Justice Keogh said. He awarded the worker damages of $220,000 for pain and suffering, $315,000 for past loss of earnings and $355,000 for future loss of earning capacity, adding up to $890,000 in total.

Film night in the frame Melbourne’s longest-running short-film night is hosting a 10-year reunion and inviting directors previously featured to a special screening in Williamstown. West Side Shorts, presented by Angry Productions, is a film night held at Customs House Hotel on the second Tuesday of the month. Founder and award-winning Newport filmmaker Tom Vogel said many of the directors featured had gone on to achieve major success. Of the thousands of short films he has watched, Vogel plans to show seven of the best on the night. “I’m trying to get in touch with Matthew Saville at the moment because I want to play his short film, Sweetheart, which played there years ago,” he said. “Matthew directed The King, which is the television biography of Graham Kennedy. “We’ll be screening Nash Edgerton’s film

called Bear – his brother is Joel Edgerton who’s in a lot of Hollywood movies at the moment. “The film stars Teresa Palmer who was in Hacksaw Ridge and Wolf Creek; Warwick Thornton, the director of Samson and Delilah and Sweet Country, also stars. “On top of that, James Di Martino is going to be hosting the night and he’s just completed his first feature film, which is called The Faceless Man. We’ll be showing a trailer of that at the end of the night and doing a Q and A with him and the DOP [director of photography].” Members of the public are invited to come along. West Side Shorts celebrates 10 years on December 11 from 8pm. Entry is free for previously screened directors and $7 for others. Goya Dmytryshchak West Side Shorts founder and filmmaker Tom Vogel. (Damjan Janevski)

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MY PLACE Williamstown’s Ralph Coghill is passionate about restoring historic buildings at the Truganina Explosives Reserve in Altona. He speaks with Goya Dmytryshchak. What’s your connection to Hobsons Bay? I live in Williamstown. I’ve lived here for 17 years, moved here from country New South Wales – Albury. What do you like about Williamstown? Well, in fact, the thing I like most about Williamstown, apart from being such a great suburb so close to the centre of the city, is its relative isolation from the suburban sprawl. Being on a peninsula, there are no through roads to anywhere and, more importantly, it actually reminds me a lot of Albury – the beautiful tree-lined streets and the old heritage houses. I enjoy walking around the foreshore … I particularly enjoy that. What don’t you like?

What’s your favourite restaurant or cafe? I tend to eat at home most times and if I go out for a meal or a coffee, I tend to spread it around the local businesses; I don’t have a favourite. Can you tell me about your volunteering? I do volunteering work at the Truganina

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I don’t think there’s a lot to be improved, I think it’s a great suburb. I just think it’s a suburb that works particularly well. I’m a little bit concerned about the increased residential density. There’s a tendency towards increased high-rise that’s only going to put increased pressure on roads and services. Explosives Reserve, part of a group of volunteers doing restoration work on the historic buildings. That’s done jointly with the Truganina Explosives Reserve Preservation Society, of which I am the treasurer, and the Hobsons Bay Men’s Shed. So, I’m also a men’s shed member and I do a bit of work there from time to time as well.

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Can you tell me about the Truganina Explosives Reserve? It’s a truly unique place. It was the state government site for the storage and distribution of explosives for commercial use between 1901 and 1962. The explosives weren’t made there – they were made at Deer Park and they were

brought to the reserve at Altona for storage and distribution. Because the explosives were made exclusively in Victoria, the Victorian government had the responsibility of distributing these materials all around Australia to all states and across the Tasman to New Zealand and to the Pacific Islands. So, it wasn’t just a statewide activity – it was more than that, but the Victorian government had control of it. There are a number of historic buildings – a manager’s house and some outbuildings – and since 2015 a group of volunteers have been involved in restoring the manager’s house and some of the outbuildings. My involvement came about as a result of National Trust membership. The National Trust has an involvement with the council’s committee of management for the explosives reserve and my wife and I were invited to go onto that committee of management as representatives of the National Trust. It was actually my wife, Virginia, who set up the team of volunteers and got them started, and jointly we now co-ordinate that activity. What’s something people would be surprised to know about you? The skills I bring to the restoration work are self-taught. My professional background was in industrial chemistry and then later management. So, I don’t have manual or trade skills, I didn’t work in that industry. I’ve learnt on the job and I’m having a lot of fun doing it because it’s a whole new career path for me. Even though I’m retired, I still regard what I do now as part of my career.

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Gig guide

surrounds on Friday, December 7 from 5.30-9.30pm.

Dancing Dog Café

Carols at the Substation

Friday, December 7 Formed by a bunch of mates with a mutual love of singing and drinking, Melbourne sea shanty group Shantily Clad sings songs that’ll put the wind in your sails. From 7pm, $10. 42a Albert Street, Footscray, Victoria.

Friends of Williamstown and Newport libraries will hold its last book sale for 2018 on Saturday, December 8 from 10am-12.45pm in the Book Room of Williamstown library. A wide range of books, CDs and DVDs at discount prices.

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Friday nights The Alleged Associates Trio features Footscray soul princess Zerafina Zara and regular guests. From 7pm, free. 101 Rosamond Road, Maribyrnong

Club Altona

Sunday, December 9 Aaron Schembri and The Shakers, featuring Rosie, cover all the hits. From 5-8pm, free. 113 Civic Parade, Altona

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Friday, December 7 Wendy Stapleton presents the Swinging Sixties. From 8.30-11pm, $15 (members free). 11 Altona Road, Altona

Newport Fiddle and Folk Club presents its 10th annual community carols at Newport’s Substation on Saturday, December 8 from 7-8.30pm. The Substation, 1 Market Street, Newport. Tickets: ■ trybooking.com

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Kingsville Carols

Join the Kingsville Carols on Thursday, December 6 at Beavers Reserve, Wales Street, Kingsville. Night Market starts at 5pm and carols start at 6.15pm. Kingsville, Wembley and Yarraville West Primary schools plus Rebecca Barnard, Richard Lewis, Amanda Testro and many others will provide the entertainment before Santa arrives about 7.45pm.

Christmas markets

The Altona Lions Cherry Lake Christmas market will be held on Sunday, December 16 from 8.30am-1.30pm. Lots of stalls with gifts for Christmas, including bric-a-brac, crafts, plants, garden tools,

Religious parade

St Mary’s Parish at 95-97 Railway Street, Altona, will hold its Immaculate Conception Festa on Sunday, December 9 from 4-10pm. Following the 4pm mass, a procession will carry the statue of Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception through surrounding streets.

clothes, jewellery and scented candles. Coffee and food for sale including a sausage sizzle. Buskers welcome. Stall sites still available. ■ Angela, 0413 065 177

Trivia night

Mantra Studio Kitchen and Bar hosts free trivia nights every Thursday from 7.30pm. Prizes to be won. 10a Campbell Street, Yarraville.

Christmas celebrations

Williamstown will come alive with a fun family-friendly Christmas celebration and late-night shopping in Douglas Parade, Ferguson Street, Nelson Place and

Twilight market

Holy Trinity Anglican Church, 255 Nelson Place, Williamstown will hold a twilight Christmas market on Friday, December 7 from 4-9pm.

Laverton carols

Carols by Candlelight will be held on Sunday, December 9 from 6.30pm at Laverton P-12 College, 91 Bladin Street, Laverton.

Volunteers sought

The Multiple Sclerosis Community Visitors Scheme is seeking an Italian-speaking volunteer to join its program to visit Italian speaking residents in an aged care facility. ■ volunteer@ms.org.au or 9845 2729

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CONSIDER THE SAUCE Kenny Weir finds a restaurant staking its claim in Sunshine DaLat Hill Sunshine has a Vietnamese name, but there’s no rice paper rolls or pho here. Instead, they are going their own sweet way, developing a niche based around steak, along with regular cafe fare. Here you can get T-bone, ribeye, scotch fillet and the like at fair prices. But the place’s big drawcard, one designed to get new customers through the door yet also remain an always available “special”, is the Special Rump Steak for $10. We are a little surprised to be asked how we want our meat cooked, as we figure the $10 steak will be of the ultra-thin variety sometimes served as part of Vietnamese steak-and-eggs and for which precise cooking instructions are pretty much irrelevant. So … medium rare for us both. How good can a $10 steak be? The answer, at DaLat Hill Sunshine, is … just fine. Sure, you’ll not be chowing down here on prime, big-bucks beef, but our steaks are enjoyable nonetheless. And they’re nicely sized for our Saturday lunch, steak not normally being something we would otherwise ever consider ordering for anything other than an evening meal. And then, only very rarely. But what makes our meals more than just adequately satisfying – and propels them into realms of bargain pleasure – is the care taken with the accompaniments and the presentation. The mashed potato is very, very good.

DALAT HILL SUNSHINE Address: Sunshine Plaza, 324 Hampshire Road, Sunshine Phone: 9042 5338 The asparagus spears are both cooked through and crisp. The thin gravy is fine for meat dipping. And even the rosemary garnish does its part by imbuing all with just the right amount of perfume. The service is fine and smiling – as are the Vietnamese iced coffees with which we depart. Kenny Weir is the founder of Consider the Sauce, the definitive guide to eating in Melbourne’s western suburbs – www.considerthesauce.net

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Your ultimate guide to Christmas and NYE in Maribyrnong A program of free events from Maribyrnong City Council is all set to dial up the festive spirit and get families out and about in the lead-up to Christmas, followed by a spectacular New Year’s Eve event on the banks of the Maribyrnong River.

Gardens for the 25th anniversary performance of Yarraville Carols. From 7pm on December 15, participants will be treated to acclaimed musical acts, a visit from Santa and an impressive fireworks display.

The fun-filled program includes:

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Family Festive Fairs Staged for the first time in both Footscray and Yarraville, the Festive Fairs will have an ‘elf choir’, face-painting and craft activities, as well as a chance for snaps with Santa on his throne. • 9am-noon, December 8, at Byron Street Plaza, Footscray • 9am-noon, December 15, at the Pop-Up Park, Yarraville Elf-Yourself Transform into one of Santa’s little helpers with giant ElfYourself cut-out boards which can be found near Café Bulldog and Huxtaburger in Footscray; near the library in West Footscray; and near Sun Theatre in Yarraville. Letters to Santa Only a few days are left for kids to get their letters to Santa posted in boxes at Footscray, West Footscray and Braybrook libraries. Grab a letter template from any Maribyrnong library or community centre, address it to Santa Mail, North Pole 9999, and include a 65-cent stamp and return name and address to receive Santa’s response. Yarraville Carols Round up the gang and head to the beautiful Yarraville

Council’s festive decorations can be seen around the city, while home and business owners are encouraged to decorate their pads. Keep a lookout for quirky roving performers and choirs that will pop up around the place – and reward local retailers by buying in your own neighbourhood. New Year’s Eve in Footscray Park Kicking off at 6.30pm, this special event draws thousands to the banks of the Maribyrnong River for a night of free live entertainment and an incredible 9.30pm fireworks display. Sami Shah, comedian and ABC Radio’s breakfast show co-host, will be MC and there’s a line-up of carnival rides and food trucks. Lighting up the stage are: • Tina Turner Tribute Show, with flawless renditions of the diva’s greatest hits. • Lamine Sonko and the African Intelligence, bringing a big-band sound of African roots music, jazz and reggae. • BigCityBeat presents the Stuck in the ’80s Show, belting out all the favourites. • The Amazing Superhero Show, guaranteed to have all the kids on their feet. For event details, directions and transport information, as well as full information about other events, visit festivalcity.com.au

Elf-Yourself and the NYE fireworks display. (Supplied)

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FESTIVE SEASON FUN Mon 31 Dec 2018 6.30-10.30pm THE AMAZING SUPERHERO SHOW BIGCITYBEAT LAMINE SONKO & THE AFRICAN INTELLIGENCE TINA TURNER TRIBUTE SHOW festivalcity.com.au #myfestivalcity

ALCOHOL FREE EVENT ◆ Fireworks start at 9.30pm. ◆ All the excitement without the late night! Stage entertainment, carnival games and rides, food trucks and more. ◆ For their own safety, please leave your dog at home! ◆ No parking on site. All public transport FREE from 6pm. ◆ Farnsworth Ave, Fisher Pde and Cumberland Dr closed to ALL traffic between 7.30-11pm on 31 Dec.

Join in the Fun of Free Family Festive Fairs! Saturdays 9am–12noon 1 Dec 2018 Nicholson Street Mall, Footscray 8 Dec 2018 Byron Street Plaza, Footscray 15 Dec 2018 Pop Up Park, Yarraville Festive music by the elf choir Christmas themed craft activity Photos with Santa and his elf Face Painting and more Visit festivalcity.com.au for the full Festive Season Program

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FB: How would you rate yourself as a cook? PH: Here’s the thing. I’m no great foodie. I’m not a collector of fine restaurants and fine wines and fine dining experiences. My last regular cooking I suppose happened many decades ago. I seemed to have more time them. I used to cook – we’re talking here back in the late ’60s and ’70s when food was different. You could add dollops of cream and this and that and the other and somehow it didn’t go to the waist. I don’t know how that was! I’m thinking back to a time when sweet wines were the go. Switzerland’s little gift to the world was of course the fondue … did you ever have those strands of hot cheese going down the chin while everyone’s digging in with their forks? That’s when I stopped cooking actually. FB: What is your favourite food? PH: I like Japanese food. It seems very simple and fresh. FB: What do you like to drink? PH: These days I rarely will have an (alcoholic) drink. Very rarely indeed because – I don’t know – I’m too busy.

As always, if you have any recipes, tips or other info you’d like to share, email me at sarah@ howdypartnersmedia.com.au

FB: Are you a coffee drinker? PH: Oh yes! Once upon a time there was Bushell’s coffee with chicory essence. We’re talking the ’50s here. We’re talking about when Arnott’s SAO biscuits came in big tins! These days of course, you can have soyacino, moccacino, skinny cinos, latte … chai … something chai … you’ve got to have chai every now and again. Remember the thermos? I’d take a thermos of instant coffee with me into the studio every night and sip at it during the news. Wherever it comes from, I’m happy with that. I also like a cup of tea, too. Without sugar. Without milk. Russian Caravan Tea is my favourite. FB: Have you got a sweet tooth? PH: Yes. I keep getting lectures at the gym and from the doctor (about sugar). Give me one of those ice creams at the McDrive Thru will you? And hurry up about it!

As always, if you have any recipes, tips or other info you’d like to share, email me at sarah@howdypartnersmedia.com.au

FB: Which five people would you most like to invite to dinner? PH: Tony Jones (Channel Nine colleague), Denis Walter and their wives (both named Annette), Livvo (Livinia Nixon), Brett McLeod, Alicia Loxley … people I work with. We all feel like family anyway, so that would actually be a nice extended family meal.

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I’m sure many of us – as children – remember the excitement of being on the receiving end of a birthday cake from the Women’s Weekly Cookbook. Back in the ’70s, I remember the Dolly Varden cake being a regular staple of birthday celebrations for little girls … a Barbie or Cindy doll speared feet-first into a pudding-shaped cake which – with a bit of icing, silver cacous and a pinch of imagination – then became the doll’s skirt. My personal favourite, though, was the treasure chest – a rectangular box-shaped cake slathered in chocolate frosting (swirled with a fork to give it the look and texture of wood) and overflowing with lollies and coins. All my life I have wanted an excuse to make one, and the other day I did, for a dear friend of mine who loves the childhood memories these kinds of cakes evoke. Who knew Curly Wurly chocolate bars could double so well as leather straps? It was so much fun to do, and gratefully received. Have you made any cakes from the Women’s Weekly Birthday Cake Cookbook? I’d love to see them. You can now also follow Food Bytes With Sarah Patterson on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

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WILLIAMSTOWN 93 Esplanade, 3016

NEWPORT 75 Schutt Street, 3015

Greg Hocking Elly Partners: 8387 0000 Price: $2.95 million – $3.2 million Auction: December 8 at 2.30pm

Gunn&Co Estate Agents: 9397 5555 Auction: December 22 at 12.30pm

This stunning landmark residence with beach frontage is replete with art deco features, foremost among them the grand timber-panelled foyer, ornate plasterwork and an exquisite stained-glass window on the way upstairs. As well as one bedroom with a fireplace downstairs, there are three bedrooms up top, as well as a chic dual-basin bathroom and separate toilet. The large main up here has an en suite and there’s a terrace taking in sea views. Living areas include gracious and gorgeous sitting and family rooms, each with fireplace. A study has french doors to a courtyard. The sleek kitchen has loads of storage, stone benches, glass splashbacks, walk-in pantry and all mod-cons. Included amid the luxe are hydronic heating and remote-controlled double garage. Private schools, train station, shopping precinct, marina and botanical gardens are all within easy reach.

This modern townhouse combines a well-designed, flowing floor plan with contemporary stylings and the results are impressive. Polished timber floorboards are complemented by a timber staircase that contrasts nicely with smart black railings and partial walls. Large windows throughout allow in plenty of light. Living space includes a lounge room on entry and an open meals and living zone near the kitchen. The kitchen has stone benchtops, a Smeg oven and a walk-in pantry. One bedroom with built-in robes and an en suite is on the ground floor. Upstairs are two further bedrooms with built-in robes and the main with walk-in robe and en suite. An alfresco area provides a great space for entertaining and a studio (with bathroom) is a handy addition above the double garage. Other inclusions are heating, refrigerated cooling, intercom and double-glazed windows.

Price: $1.48 million – $1.58 million

NEWPORT 65 Elphin Street, 3015

NEWPORT 105 North Road, 3015

Sweeney Estate Agents: 9399 9111 Auction: December 15 at 1pm

Williams Real Estate: 9397 2000 Auction: December 8 at 11.30am

Price: $1.55 million – $1.65 million

Price: $950,000 – $1.02 million

Beautifully presented both inside and out, this fully rebuilt Edwardian gem offers ideal family living. Polished floorboards look great in the main areas, nicely complemented by the timber features and high ceilings found throughout. The house has four bedrooms with built-in robes, the main with walk-in robe and en suite. Two bedrooms are upstairs, along with a study area and one of the three bathrooms. The kitchen is striking, its dark granite benchtops contrasting with timber cabinetry and stainless-steel appliances. It overlooks the large open-plan living hub that incorporates dining and living zones. Further back, the large lounge room features a wood fire; bi-fold doors open to the neat backyard, where there’s a garage and workshop. Close to the bay, shops, parks and cafes, this is worth a look.

On about 420 square metres and in a prime location within an amble of The Strand waterfront, train station, shops, cafes and schools, this residence is a shell on the inside – rosettes and gorgeous leadlight window transoms remain. The once-lovely old dame presents a fine challenge for renovators looking to create a dream home, while the block will attract developer attention. The layout includes three bedrooms, a bathroom, a laundry with toilet and open-plan kitchen, dining and living areas. With its sought-after location and period façade, the house richly deserves a new life and pride of place in Newport. There’s a secure garage and off-street parking for two more vehicles.

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NEWPORT 38 North Road, 3015 Williams Real Estate: 9397 2000

Price: $1.9 million – $1.95 million

This house, built in the year the First World War began, was crafted by the original owner – a cabinet-maker by trade. It’s remained in the same family for all that time – 104 years. The wonderful abode oozes history and a passion for craftsmanship; even the quirky outbuildings on the block of 1000-plus square metres tell a rich story. The square-set cornices on high ceilings all through speak of the no-nonsense approach of that earlier generation, yet beauty abounds in the leadlight front door and window transoms, the ceiling roses and fretwork. Doors have a rich walnut burl and

Auction: December 15 at 11.30am

decorative handles, while deep skirts and architraves are dark-stained. That eye for beauty is again seen in the spacious lounge room, where picture rails are ornately carved, and in one of the three bedrooms (along the wide entry hall) where a hand-crafted surround frames a cast-iron fireplace. Also along the hallway is the bathroom, with a large modern shower and the look of a late 1950s revamp. That’s the same era a tapestry-brick surround was added in the lounge room; it now frames an old-school gas heater. Adjoining a spacious vestibule/lobby with

built-in cabinetry and original stained-glass window, the kitchen evokes chats with grandma over scones and cuppa. It has a gas cooktop set in the original chimney breast, a wall oven and plenty of storage. A dining room, with built-in cabinetry, neighbours the lobby and could serve as a fourth bedroom. Those aforementioned outbuildings, made by a man with a practical turn of mind and the ability to create lots from little, include a laundry, toilet and two-room powered workshop. Equally sturdily made are a chook house and a potting shed/greenhouse.

A side gate provides access past pretty gardens to a steel shed. The gardens include a bed of hollyhocks, roses, lilacs and numerous cottage plantings, with brick pathways meandering among them. An apple tree with gnarly trunk provides summer shade near the house, and apricot, plum and citrus trees are dotted around. Down the back is a vegie garden with numerous planting boxes. The Strand waterfront is just down the road and shops, cafes and schools are all within easy reach. Carole Levy

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4A Charles Road, Altona The beauty of this brand new home - beyond being the first to enjoy its great spaces - is the family focus of a design that reflects such intelligent ideas and contemporary quality. Generous living & dining areas create a captivating open-plan mood thatâ€™s complemented by beautiful oak floors & a kitchen featuring a walk-in pantry & state-of-the-art appliances. Alternative main bedrooms, one upstairs, the other on the downstairs level, each are served by walk-in robes & ensuites while two further bedrooms sharing a third bathroom flow to a flexible upstairs retreat guaranteed to keep the kids happy! Northerly rear aspects enhance the under-cover outdoor entertaining domain & a garden backdrop that concludes with direct access to parkland reserves. Ample parking & proximity to Cherry Lake, schools & Pier Street put ideal finishing touches to this fresh, family friendly address.

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$880,000 - $950,000 Sat 15th Dec at 12.30pm Sat 1-1.30pm Glen Baird 0425 762 344 Nirvana Kane 0449 529 256

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Williamstown 8387 0000

Yarraville 8387 0011

Altona 9398 8888

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485 Barkly Street, Footscray A residence offering mixed-use flexibility captures exactly the appeal of todayâ€™s Footscray â€“ a city edge context where living, working and enjoying are all simultaneously achievable in a single address. This exceptional property makes the concept beautifully real throughout proportions that begin with a dynamic street presence, a flexible office space and a secure garage at the rear. Above, bright living and dining areas accompanied by an open-plan kitchen flow to a balcony of unforgettable size and style while top floor accommodation comprising two double bedrooms and a central bathroom elevates the allure of this superb property even further. Sophisticated, stateof-the-art style, the finest fittings and finishes, and consummate convenience form a fabulous combination just meters and moments away from shops, cafes and West Footscray station.

BER $680,000 - $715,000 For Sale Inspect Sat 2.45-3.15pm Contact Anna Grech 0438 446 051 Terry Fitzpatrick 0422 971 667

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Williamstown 8387 0000

Yarraville 8387 0011

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3/8 Laurie Street, Newport A model of modern excellence, designed with today in mind, distinguished by a great address, this inviting townhouse delivers lifestyle and investment success â€“ and does so in style. The polished floorboards and generous proportions of the living and dining areas are complemented by outlooks over decking that makes outdoor enjoyment easy while the open-plan appeal of the kitchen is clearly apparent. A main bedroom with an ensuite and walk-in robes that has the upper level all to itself sets an impressive standard for two further bedrooms sharing a central bathroom that add to the attraction of the downstairs dimensions. Separate laundry, the sail shade above the deck and a secure garage put fine finishing touches to an ideal residence thatâ€™s walking distance from Newport Gardens Primary School, Loft Reserve and Newport Lakes Park.

BER $780,000 - $840,000 Auction Sat 8th Dec at 11.30am Inspect Wed 5.30-6pm Sat 11-11.30am Contact Nathan Gleeson 0409 556 584 Mark de Brabander 0406 536 447

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Williamstown 8387 0000

Yarraville 8387 0011

Altona 9398 8888

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7 Webster Street, Seddon This substantial, flexible Edwardian right in the centre of Seddon allows you the huge advantage of continuing â€“ or beginning - to enjoy an inner city lifestyle while you move into the family phase. Such a seductive balance between spaces and setting is delivered by the versatility of five bedrooms, a generous lounge, a user-friendly separate kitchen/meals area and a well-designed modern bathroom while alfresco pergola entertaining, a secure shed and low-maintenance surroundings define the outdoor story. Carport convenience further enhances the current day appeal of a property with a profile that can be easily further updated when so desired, STCA. Whatever your ideas, the shops, cafes, schools, Seddon station and the CBD will always be beautifully close!

BER $1,200,000 - $1,300,000 Auction Sat 15th Dec at 11.30am Inspect Thu 5.30-6pm Sat 3.15-3.45pm Contact Cristina Wills 0411 370 147 Wayne Elly 0410 305 305

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Williamstown 8387 0000

Yarraville 8387 0011

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23 George Street, Spotswood Gardens that create a country feel complement fabulous four bedroom, two bathroom Edwardian, a home that offers a sanctuary of style – both indoors and out – in Spotswood’s best pocket. A classical hall leads from the appealing accommodation to living and dining areas designed to make the most of the great garden backdrop – the word ‘oasis’ has rarely been more appropriate – while an open-plan kitchen meets modern needs in style. A bright studio with garage flexibility further enhances a residence so close to Hudsons Road that you’ll walk there in less time than your barista will take to make your favourite coffee!

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$1,050,000 - $1,150,000 Sat 8th Dec at 10.30am Sat 10-10.30am Anna Grech 0438 446 051 Nathan Gleeson 0409 556 584

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Williamstown 8387 0000

Yarraville 8387 0011

Altona 9398 8888

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12 Bird Court, Williamstown The look is elegant, the location is elite, the spaces are exceptional â€“ from every point of view this fabulous family home provides perfection. A series of inviting living, dining and entertaining areas, each with outlooks over the precisely landscaped outdoor environs, surround a central kitchen defined by immaculate originality, stainless steel appliances and high quality cabinetry. In its own zone, a generous home office, study or fourth bedroom adds ideal flexibility to a design that offers three beautiful upstairs bedrooms and two superb contemporary bathrooms including a refined main bedroom featuring a romantic balcony, luxurious ensuite and substantial built-in robes. Heating, cooling, incomparable presentation a secure double garage elevate this home even further in a family setting where pathways through the Linear Reserve lead all the way to the Bay Trail and Williamstown HS.

BER $1,200,000 - $1,300,000 For Sale Contact Leigh Melbourne 0414 239 986 Wayne Elly 0410 305 305

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Williamstown 8387 0000

Yarraville 8387 0011

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93 Esplanade, Williamstown An exclusive Esplanade address with absolute beach frontage in Williamstown is exceptionally rare. Tudor in style with refined period details seamlessly blend with modern conveniences with four bedrooms. Spectacular timber panelled entrance with flexible entertainer’s floorplan, uninterrupted Bay views and first class kitchendining with butler’s pantry. Comprises exquisite stairway, grand master bedroom, exceptional views, BIR’s and ensuite. Two further bedrooms upstairs, fourth downstairs, plus a romantic sunset balcony. Truly luxurious with hydronic heating, modern bathrooms, laundry and double garage with off street parking. Near private schools, Williamstown Beach Train, hospital, shopping precinct, the CBD and Westage freeway.

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$2,950,000 - $3,200,000 Sat 8th Dec at 2.30pm Sat 2-2.30pm Leigh Melbourne 0414 239 986 Wayne Elly 0410 305 305

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Williamstown 8387 0000

Yarraville 8387 0011

Altona 9398 8888

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80 Ferguson Street, Williamstown -

Land Area: 80sqm Building Area: 70sqm Leased to thriving cafe Current Rent: $49,048 p.a + GST + Outgoings Lease Term: 3 + 3 commenced April 2017 Prime retail location In Williamstown Thriving highly sought after retail precinct

Price Auction Inspect Contact

Contact Agent Wed 12th Dec at 2.30pm Inspect By Appointment Wayne Elly 0410 305 305 Leigh Melbourne 0414 239 986 In conjunction with

James Gregson 0421 516 480 Martin Huang 0416 161 166

Williamstown 8387 0000

Yarraville 8387 0011

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178 Melbourne Road, Williamstown This refined family home’s romantic front gardens precede a superb formal lounge and a substantial separate area for living and dining that’s filled with northern light and served by a suitably stylish kitchen. A huge main bedroom with walk-in robes and ensuite on the downstairs level is complemented by a bright home office/fourth bedroom while two further bedrooms surrounding a central bathroom deliver upstairs desirability. Decked entertaining, paved expanses and a carport plus parking accessed from second frontage to Albert Street ensure outdoor environs match a home that’s the essence of excellence, close to Williamstown North Primary School, public transport and Douglas Parade.

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$1,400,000 - $1,500,000 Sat 8th Dec at 12.30pm Sat 12-12.30pm Leigh Melbourne 0414 239 986 Wayne Elly 0410 305 305

178melbourneroadwilliamstown.com.au

Williamstown 8387 0000

Yarraville 8387 0011

Altona 9398 8888

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9 Sadler Street, Williamstown Five bedroom flexibility, fabulous entertaining and great garden environs complement the exceptional appeal of a home created with families in mind. The luxury of generous living, dining and family room/meals areas is matched by the modern efficiency of an open-plan kitchen. Bay windows, walk-in robes and an ensuite accompany a main bedroom that sets the standard for up to four further bedrooms, one offering study/office options, and a bright second bathroom. The gardenâ€™s leafy privacy provides a perfect retreat while the garageâ€™s security, cellar, storage and work-shop contribute ideal convenience to a property of significant character and spectacular quality close to shopping, parks and Williamstown High School.

BER $1,500,000 - $1,600,000 Auction Sat 15th Dec at 12.30pm Inspect Wed 5.30-6pm Sat 1.15-1.45pm Contact Leigh Melbourne 0414 239 986 Wayne Elly 0410 305 305

9sadlerstreetwilliamstown.com.au

Williamstown 8387 0000

Yarraville 8387 0011

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101 Thompson Street, Williamstown Sale by negotiation closing 8th December at 5pm. Start, invest or empty nest with this sensational 3-bedroom low maintenance home in a sunlit garden setting. Sparkling with style featuring timber floors, crisp white interiors and large picture windows throughout a light filled, easy living layout. Spacious lounge and dining flows to a fully appointed oversized kitchen with gas top cooking. The spacious living zone opens up to a fabulous entertaining courtyard with lush gardens â€“ the perfect place to catch up with family and friends. Conjuctional agent â€“ Buxton real estate contact John Rombotis on 0404 073 365.

Price Expressions Of Interest For Sale Inspect Inspect By Appointment Contact Jacob Davis 0433 208 312 Dion Clemmens 0431 190 391

101thompsonstreetwilliamstown.com.au

Williamstown 8387 0000

Yarraville 8387 0011

Altona 9398 8888

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47 Castlemaine Street, Yarraville It is hard not to take in the historic features that welcome you to 47 Castlemaine St. Built in the 1850â€™s and renowned for its strength in building foundations, this double fronted hand carved Bluestone home is an authentic example of quality craftsmanship that has stood the test of time. Featuring an original bull-nose front verandah accompanied by ornamental lacework, surrounding blue-stone paving & picturesque classic picket fence, this timeless treasure meets the hip new lifestyle of the Yarraville Village & all its surrounds. Showcasing 3 large bedrooms, separate living/lounge area, ornate ceilings, stain glass windows and a unique feature stone wall, this home offers functionality and character. The ability to renovate to your personalized desire immediately or in the future is possible with a little imagination (STCA).

BER Auction Inspect Contact

$920,000 - $1,010,000 Sat 22nd Dec at 12.30pm Sat 9-9.30am Jacob Davis 0433 208 312 Dion Clemmens 0431 190 391

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Williamstown 8387 0000

Yarraville 8387 0011

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Altona 9398 8888

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34 Roser Drive, Altona Meadows BER Auction Inspect Contact

Immediate street presence is what showcases this beautiful home, but that is only the start to what soon becomes a private retreat where day in, day out you will feel like you are relaxing by the pool in the summer sun. Featuring 3 main bedrooms, the master with WIR & ensuite, a double garage with additional retreat/study room enabling flexibility required for families and/ or storage solutions, the genuine size of this home is unmatched. Light, open-plan living and space are the attractions that the internal prospects of this house offer, the living, dining & kitchen area enables functionality for entertaining family & friends whatever the occasion. Continuing outside, you are welcomed to what can only be described as another world, an enormous pergola area leads you to the ‘Bali Bliss’ swimming pool & gazebo area with additional bath facilities and genuine relaxed atmosphere that will leave you wanting to prepare the cocktails immediately. A regrettable sale, but an opportunity for some, this is one to snap up quickly!

3 2 2 $600,000 - $650,000 Sat 8th Dec at 12.30pm Sat 12-12.30pm Jacob Davis 0433 208 312 Dion Clemmens 0431 190 391

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Great Sold Results. Sold

Altona North 9 Ginifer Avenue $780,000

Sold

Seddon 16 Dane Street $1,172,000

Laverton station, Altona Meadows Primary School, Shaw Reserve and freeway access lead the location’s long list of attractions – each making a contribution to enjoyment of this two bedroom residence’s well conceived two bedroom floor-plan featuring separate living, dining and study areas surrounding a stylish central kitchen. Paved proportions and a secure garage define the outdoor dimensions of a property that has all the answers – and they’re all “Yes!”

BER Auction Inspect Contact

2 1 $360,000 - $390,000 Sat 8th Dec at 1.30pm Sat 1-1.30pm Jacob Davis 0433 208 312 Dion Clemmens 0431 190 391

West Footscray 3/18 Blandford Street $585,000

Sold

Williamstown 39 Hannan Street $3,500,000

Yarraville 22 Grace Street $1,552,500

We pride ourselves on our experience, our professionalism, and our commitment to delivering outstanding results, every time. Thinking of selling? Call the team that gets results.

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Williamstown 8387 0000

Sold

Sold 1/7 Linden Street, Altona Meadows

Newport 1/32 Johnston Street $860,000

Yarraville 8387 0011

Altona 9398 8888

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Williamstown 8387 0000

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Altona 9398 8888

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Established 1885

auction this saturday

14 laurie street newport

12/68 Kororoit Creek road williamstown north

town Planning Permits ready for 2 homes!

enjoy the first floor advantage and Convenient loCation

Approved plans for redevelopment of this property for 2 Spacious Homes ( plans available on request) announces an exciting future for this property on approx 703m2* of land. Currently the existing dwelling is conservatively rentable at $420pw should you wish to Landbank before building.

fl perfectly proportioned apartment with a bright living room, separate kitchen, two good sized bedrooms, one with BIRâ€™s and a dual bathroom / laundry and a covered car space. This one is ideal for the buyer wanting an affordable Williamstown address or rental investment.

auction: Price: inspect: Contact:

Saturday 8th December 12.30pm Contact Agent Sat 8th Dec 12.00 -12.30pm Theo Panay 0406 621 788; Angus Scott-Walker 0418 336 021

27 Bell avenue altona

for sale: inspect: Contact:

$340,000 - $380,000 Sat 8th Dec 10.00am - 10.30am Angus Scott- Walker 0418 336 021; Theo Panay 0406 621 788

15 sutton avenue altona north

eCCentriC and exquisite themed entertainer

what a faBulous sPot to Build a home or two

Architecturally designed and styled with a sense of fun featuring a Moroccan master bedroom, Alice in Wonderland kitchen, Grand Hall lounge, parlourlibrary, games room, dble ROW garage-workshop-, 2 courtyards, luxury bathroom, 2nd bathroom, and gated bluestone driveway.

Lovely Sutton Avenue is close to everything, making it a sought after Altona North Address. This level compact block would be a great investment, as a dual occupancy or a renovation project. The Choice is yours! Land size 15.24m x 36.5m; Land Area 557m2 approx.

for sale: inspect: Contact:

Contact Agent Thurs 6th Dec 5.30pm - 6.00pm; Sat 8th Dec - 11.15am - 11.45am Theo Panay 0406 621 788; Angus Scott-Walker 0418 336 021

344 melbourne rd, newport

9391 1888

$780,000 - $850,000 Sat 8th Dec 1.30pm - 2.00pm Angus Scott- Walker 0418 336 021; Theo Panay 0406621788

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For Auction or Sale Now

For Auction or Sale Now Forthcoming Auctions

Auctions - This Saturday 8 December 56A Ford Street 3/27 Carmen Street

NEWPORT

$750k - $790,000 SUPERB SINGLE STOREY

NEWPORT

$700k - $770,000 SLEEK, STYLISH AND READY TO ENJOY

195 Melbourne Road

WILLIAMSTOWN $1.35m - $1.4m

Wed 5 Dec 5.00 - 5.30

105 North Road

NEWPORT

$950k - $1.02m

Wed 5 Dec 5.30 - 6.00

2/15 Greene Street

SOUTH KINGSVILLE

$470k - $495,000 9KM TO THE CITY!

14 McDonald Street

WILLIAMSTOWN $1.1m - $1.2m

8 Jeffrey Avenue

ALTONA NORTH

Contact Agent

3/181 Melbourne Road

WILLIAMSTOWN Under Contract

Wed 5 Dec 5.45 - 6.15

Sat 8 Dec 9.00 for 9.30

181 Osborne Street

WILLIAMSTOWN

Contact Agent

Sat 8 Dec 2.30 - 3.00

Sun 9 Dec 11.00 - 11.30

Sat 8 Dec 10.00 for 10.30

22 Collins Street

WILLIAMSTOWN

$1.05m - $1.1m

Sat 8 Dec 1.00 - 1.30

Sun 9 Dec 11.45 - 12.15

Sat 8 Dec 11.00 for 11.30

1/69 Watt Street

SOUTH KINGSVILLE

$850k - $900,000

OFF-THE-PLAN... TURNKEY

Katie Smith 0425 737 673

Sat 8 Dec 11.00 for 11.30

Private Sales Sun 9 Dec 11.45 - 12.15

Sat 8 Dec 12.00 for 12.30

26 McIntosh Road

ALTONA NORTH

$810,000

Sat 8 Dec 10.30 - 11.00

Sat 8 Dec 12.00 for 12.30

15 Joel Avenue

ALTONA NORTH

$700k - $740,000

Sat 8 Dec 12.00 - 12.30

Julian Montebello 0406 883 980

2/69 Corrigan Avenue

BROOKLYN

$499,000

Sat 8 Dec 9.30 - 10.00

Lauren Wood 0411 648 509

UNMISTAKEN QUALITY, UNPARALLELED STYLE

Sat 8 Dec 1.00 for 1.30

MODERN URBAN LIVING

Lauren Wood 0411 648 509

Auctions - Saturday 15 December 4/68 Kororoit Creek Road

15 Kookaburra Street

ALTONA

$950k - $990,000

Sat 8 Dec 10.00 - 10.30

Julian Montebello 0406 883 980

43 Noordenne Avenue

SEAHOLME

$820,000

Sat 8 Dec 11.00 - 11.30

Julian Montebello 0406 883 980

4/12 Techno Park Drive

WILLIAMSTOWN

$1,070,000

UNREAL OFFERING...

Michael Harvey 0425 737 672

12 Angus Avenue

ALTONA NORTH

Contact Agent

LAND, LAND, LAND!

Michael Harvey 0425 737 672

2 Severn Street

NEWPORT

$730,000

MODERN EASY LIVING

Lauren Wood 0411 648 509 Michael Harvey 0425 737 672

WILLIAMSTOWN $290k - $320,000 Sat 8 Dec 1.30 - 2.00

Katie Smith 0425 737 673

7/222 Mason Street

NEWPORT

$680,000 Reserve

Sat 8 Dec 12.45 - 1.15

Sun 9 Dec 12.15 - 12.45

1 Oakbank Street

NEWPORT

$1.2m - $1.3m

Sat 8 Dec 1.30 - 2.00

Sun 9 Dec 2.30 - 3.00

11 Waterfront Place

WILLIAMSTOWN

$2.35m - $2.45m

INVEST IN THE BEST... RETURNING $46,800 P/A

3 Holloway Street

NEWPORT

$950k - $1m

Sat 8 Dec 10.15 - 10.45

Sun 9 Dec 11.00 - 11.30

9/53 Morris Street

WILLIAMSTOWN

$500k - $550,000

LOCATION AND LIFESTYLE

Katie Smith 0425 737 673

38 North Road

NEWPORT

$1.9m - $1.95m

Sat 8 Dec 11.15 - 11.45

Sun 9 Dec 1.00 - 1.30

279-281 Queen Street

ALTONA

$2,350,000

SOLD!

Julian Montebello 0406 883 980

Sun 9 Dec 3.15 - 3.45

79 Osborne Street

WILLIAMSTOWN

$865,000

SOLD!

Julian Montebello 0406 883 980

60 Bunbury Street

NEWPORT

$1.3m - $1.4m

Sat 8 Dec 12.45 - 1.15

44A Hearn Street

ALTONA NORTH

$790k - $870,000 Sat 8 Dec 12.00 - 12.30

13 Pentland Street

WILLIAMSTOWN $770k - $820,000 Sat 8 Dec 12.00 - 12.30

Sun 9 Dec 1.45 - 2.15

6A Finley Road

ALTONA

Sun 9 Dec 4.00 - 4.30

$700k - $770,000 Sat 8 Dec 2.15 - 2.45

South Kingsville

Sun 9 Dec 11.30 - 12.00

AUCTION THIS SATURDAY

2/15 Greene Street

9KM TO THE CITY!

• Take advantage of this wonderfully affordable opportunity to secure a single storey unit with a garage in a great suburb just 9km from the city • Calling all first home buyers and investors...rental expectation approximately $360 per week • Offering a neat and tidy unit with two generous bedrooms with built-inrobes and a bright central bathroom • Updated throughout with plenty of natural light, enjoy a modern kitchen with a stainless steel oven and dishwasher, overlooking the open-plan living and dining room • Located opposite Edwards Reserve with Vernon Street shops and cafes literally around the corner

2 AUCTION MELWAYS INSPECT ENQUIRY CONTACT

Saturday 8 December at 12.30 41 G12 Saturday 8 December 12.00 for 12.30 $470,000 - $495,000 Lauren Wood 0411 648 509 laurenw@williamsre.com.au

Williamstown

14 McDonald Street

OPEN WED 5.45 – 6.15

AUCTION THIS SATURDAY

LIFE ON THE PARK

• Enjoy the Rifle Range lifestyle whilst living directly opposite parklands with a very short stroll to Williamstown’s wetlands and bay • Ground floor comprises a large living space flooded with natural light and overlooking Williamstown Linear Reserve, the flexible floor plan offers a private study space or fourth bedroom • The sleek kitchen has been completely updated with matte black cabinetry throughout, granite benchtops and a built-in dining table ready to seat a family of seven, leading out to an undercover decked area, perfect for entertaining with family and friends all year-round • Second level comprises the master suite with ensuite and private access to the wrap around balcony with stunning views over the reserve and water glimpses • Two additional bedrooms with built-in-robes and a central updated bathroom with freestanding bath • Additional features include; ducted heating, air-conditioning, security system, separate laundry and a ground floor powder room

AUCTION Saturday 8 December at 12.30 MELWAYS 55 J9 INSPECT Wednesday 5 December 5.45 - 6.15

Saturday 8 December 12.00 for 12.30

ENQUIRY $1.1m - $1.2m CONTACT Michael Harvey 0425 737 672 michaelh@williamsre.com.au

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Newport

38 North Road

LANDMARK PROPERTY OVER APPROXIMATELY 1,000 SQM ALLOTMENT

• A true example of a bygone era, the grandeur and potential of this property is unsurpassable • Tightly held and beautifully kept for 104 years in the same family, positioned in a prime Newport location, opportunities like this are one in a million • Located only moments from The Strand waterfront, shops, cafes, schools and parklands, the ultimate Newport lifestyle awaits • This meticulously maintained home offers a flexible floor plan with four good sized bedrooms, bathroom, large kitchen, living area and formal dining • An abundance of space awaits in the yard complete with established fruit trees, vegetable garden, greenhouse and two sheds/workshops • Features include; air-conditioning, heating unit, open fireplace, high ceilings, original ceiling roses and archway, side access, off-street parking for up to five vehicles and plenty of storage... This is one not to miss!

AUCTION Saturday 15 December at 11.30 MELWAYS 56 A4 INSPECT Saturday 8 December 11.15 - 11.45 Sunday 9 December 1.00 - 1.30

ENQUIRY $1.9m - $1.95m CONTACT Katie Smith 0425 737 673 katies@williamsre.com.au

Newport

60 Bunbury Street

FAMILY LIVING IN EDWARDIAN ELEGANCE

• Beautiful family home with an architect-designed extension, showcases a magnificent blend of warmth, period character and modern convenience • With nothing left to do, move in, put your feet up and enjoy... • Internal features; ducted heating and cooling, European appliances, large in-roof storage area, timber floors, Red Gum spiral staircase, heritage features including two fireplaces, Cat6 network cabling, two wired-in wall speakers, study or fourth bedroom, plus master bedroom with walk-inrobe, ensuite with heated towel rail, wall mounting for television and city views • External features; raised vegetable gardens with drip watering system, photovoltaic solar roof panels and solar hot water, two water tanks, fruit trees, garden shed, plus a carport with remote controlled sliding gate • Located on a corner position in the heart of Newport, close to Newport Railway Station, cafes, parks, shops and The Strand waterfront

AUCTION Saturday 15 December at 12.30 MELWAYS 56 A6 INSPECT Saturday 8 December 12.45 - 1.15 Sunday 9 December 3.15 - 3.45

ENQUIRY $1.3m - $1.4m CONTACT Katie Smith 0425 737 673 katies@williamsre.com.au

Williamstown

22 Collins Street

FREESTANDING EDWARDIAN BEAUTY

• Unique opportunity to secure this charming, freestanding Edwardian home full of warmth and character, nestled in the heart of Williamstown • Comprising three generous bedrooms with built-in-robes and a large bathroom with corner bath and double vanity • Also on offer are Baltic Pine floorboards, an open fireplace plus a bright and airy kitchen with adjoining meals and cosy living room • North-facing paved yard makes for a beautiful retreat for the whole family to enjoy, low-maintenance and easy to maintain • Additional features include; separate laundry, two split systems, gas log fire, garden shed and a water tank • With all of Williamstown’s amenities at your doorstep you can walk to everything, moments away from Williamstown North Railway Station, schools, restaurants, Williamstown Beach and so much more! • Move in and enjoy today or reap the rewards of further renovation/ extension (STCA)

AUCTION Saturday 23 February at 1.30 MELWAYS 56 A8 INSPECT Saturday 8 December 1.00 - 1.30

Sunday 9 December 11.45 - 12.15

ENQUIRY $1.05m - $1.1m CONTACT Michael Harvey 0425 737 672 michaelh@williamsre.com.au

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49 Ferguson Street, Williamstown VIC 3016 P 03 9397 5555

NEWPORT

18 Garnsworthy Place

AUCTION

A sensationally presented three bdrm dbl storey house in a premium location. G/Floor has two bdrms w BIR, a stylish bthrm w marble tiling, light filled spacious living area, mod fully renovated kitchen/lounge/meals area.An alfresco dining area & landscaped gardens for all-year-round entertaining. First Floor has main bdrm w park views, a marble-clad ensuite, spacious WIR & the luxury of a lrg 2nd living area w a plumbed bar & private balcony. Walk-in linen cupboard incorps washer/dryer. r Add feats incl a dbl garage, heat/cool, a r. gas fireplace, timber flooring, stone bench tops, SMEG/ Bosch apls & a lrg storage shed in the backyard.

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WILLIAMSTOWN 27 Aitken Street

SPACES FOR LEASE

PRICE $1,050,000 to $1,100,000 AUCTION Saturday 22 December 2:30PM VIEW Wednesday 5:30 - 6:00PM Saturday 1:30 - 2:00PM AGENT Anthony Gunn M 0409 377 449 David Johnston M 0435 879 165

STORAGE SPA P CES FOR CARS, BOAT PA A S, CARAV AT AVA AV VANS OR TRAILERS • Numerous storage spaces for lease undercover in the heart of South Williamstown. • Suite car storage, trailer, boat or caravan. • A one month rental bond will be required. • Security video monitored building with high lift roller door access and 24 hour access.

PRICE $95 Per Week VIEW Saturday 10:00 - 10:15AM As advertised or by appointment AGENT Anthony Gunn M 0409 377 449

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49 Ferguson Street, Williamstown VIC 3016 P 03 9397 5555

AUCTION

WILLIAMSTOWN 14 Pasco Street

This rare three-bedroom period home is now being offered to the market place, after being in the same family for generations. The genuine appeal of the house is that it retains many of the ornate period features that are sought after in the Williamstown area. The fact that the site is a corner allotment supported by a north facing spacious rear yard on 343.8 square meters of land (approx.), is prime real estate. The opportunities to renovate, extend, go up, with three street frontages are endless, (STCA). In addition, the location is brilliant, walking distance to Nelson Place, Williamstown Beach, parkland, the foreshore, schools, transport, everything that Williamstown has to offer at your doorstep. The home is the ideal blank canvass and will appeal to the many family home buyers looking to secure their future in the historical Williamstown prescient.

PRICE $1,300,000 to $1,350,000 AUCTION Saturday 15th December 12:30PM VIEW Wednesday 6:00 - 6:30PM Saturday 11:00 - 11:30AM As advertised or by appointment AGENT Josif Hatzinikolis M 0421 699 222

AUCTION

Anthony Gunn M 0409 377 449

NEWPORT

75 Schutt Street

This state of the art immaculately presented townhouse is the ideal family home. The property accommodates four bedrooms, three living areas, four bathrooms and a spacious studio over the double garage. The impressive fittings include timber flooring, stone bench tops throughout, double-glazed windows, refrigerated cooling, heating, intercom and SMEG oven. Additional features include ample storage, high ceilings, outdoor retreat and fully paved/manicured gardens. A highlight is the brilliant floor plan that flows magnificently ensuring each zone integrates effortlessly, with the emphasise being the family/ dining and alfresco areas. In keeping with the overall appeal of the home, the location is sensational, walking distance to all the amenities that Newport has to offer in the sought after location. This impressive home leaves nothing to the imagination and is most definitely a must see!

PRICE $1,480,000 to $1,580,000 AUCTION Saturday 22nd December 12:30PM VIEW Thursday 6:00 - 6:30PM Saturday 2:00 - 2:30PM As advertised or by appointment AGENT Josif Hatzinikolis M 0421 699 222

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Anthony Gunn M 0409 377 449

HONESTY • INTEGRITY • RESULTS •

31 Hannan Street Williamstown Sophisticated sunbathed and luxurious living, low maintenance and single level nestled within one of the areaâ€™s finest seaside addresses. Sensational entertainerâ€™s floorplan extends the kitchen-living out into a breathtaking outdoor room of unrestrained luxury, with rain-sensor closing louvres and awning. This high calibre haven features a first class stone and SMEG oven kitchen, 3 gorgeous bedrooms, superb master retreat, 2 bathrooms and sep laundry. Inclusive of ducted heat/cool, fans, hydronic heating, designer gardens and facade, remote gate park and storage. A coveted address near the swimming beach, dog park, waterfront cafes and trail, sporting fields, Nelson Place restaurants, marinas, quality schools, hospital, 900m to Williamstown Beach Station, 1.9km to Williamstown Nth Train, buses and Rifle Range shops.

VIEW Wednesday 5th Dec 5:30pm-6pm & Saturday 8th December 11am-11:30am | PRICE $1,550,000 - $1,650,000 Nadine Pia 0413 307 688 | Joanne Royston 0402 996 622

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25 HARGREAVES HARGREA CRESCENT, BRAYBROOK BRA

8 GERALD STREET, SUNSHINE NORTH

POSITION & POTENTIAL!

LUCKY NUMBER 8!

• 3 spacious bedrooms • Comfortable lounge room with gas heater • Combined kitchen & meals area • Central bathroom • Double steel garage • Large 613m2 allotment • Development opportunity (STCA) • Brilliant location, close to shops, schools & public transport

• Three comfortable bedrooms, one with mirror BIR • Spacious lounge room with gas heater & air conditioner • Neat kitchen & meals area • Bright renovated central bathroom • Garage & storage • Land size 15.24m x 33.53m • Brilliant location, close to schools, shops, public transport, Albion railway station & the Western Ring Road

Features: high ceilings, roller shutters, aluminium windows & pergola area with concrete paving

Features: light fittings, two air conditioners, gas appliances, carport & pergola area

FOR SALE

INSPEC INSPECT Saturday 10.45 - 11.15am CONTAC NTACT NTAC ACT David Falcone 0413 116 717 MAP REF 27 C12

3A TUDOR ROAD, SUNSHINE NORTH

INSPECT SPEC SPECT Saturday 11.30 - 12.00pm CONTAC NTACT NTAC ACT Sang Do 0419 935 955 MAP REF 26 H9

3 TUDOR ROAD, SUNSHINE NORTH

BR BRAND NEW!

• Architecturally designed & built with quality fixtures & fittings throughout & excellent floor plan • 2 generous sized bedrooms with BIR’s • Huge main bedroom with ensuite & WIR • Spacious lounge room with reverse cycle split system air conditioner & skylight • Appealing kitchen with butlers pantry, stone benchtops, stainless steel cooking appliances & dishwasher • Meals area • Bright quality bathroom with double shower, 2 toilets • Garage with remote door • Low maintenance living • Brilliant location

• Architecturally designed & built with quality fixtures & fittings throughout & excellent floor plan • 3 generous sized bedrooms with BIR’s • Huge main bedroom with ensuite & WIR • Spacious lounge room with reverse cycle split system air conditioner & skylight • Appealing kitchen with butlers pantry, stone benchtops, stainless steel cooking appliances & dishwasher • Meals area • Bright quality bathroom with double shower, 2 toilets • Garage with remote door • Low maintenance living • Brilliant location

FOR SALE

INSPEC INSPECT By Appointment CONTAC NTACT NTAC ACT David Falcone 0413 116 717 MAP REF 26 H7

46 FREMONT PARADE, SUNSHINE WEST

INSPECT SPEC SPECT By Appointment CONTAC NTACT NTAC ACT David Falcone 0413 116 717 MAP REF 26 H7

13 QUEEN CIRCUIT, SUNSHINE

BRICK VENEER BEAUTY!

MODERN LIVING/NEAR NEW!

• 3 bedrooms • Sun-filled lounge room • Kitchen adjoining meals area • Bright updated bathroom • Carport & brick garage with separate workshop • Brilliant location, close to The Avenue shopping centre, schools & public transport

• 3 spacious bedrooms all with BIR’s • Main bedroom with full ensuite • Appealing kitchen with stone benchtops • Open plan meals & living area • Bright quality bathroom, 3 toilets • Double garage with remote door • Low maintenance living • Close to parks, shopping centre, schools & public transport

Features: polished floorboards, high ceilings, vertical blinds, freshly painted, concrete paving, 2 water tanks, shed/ storage area & well maintained gardens

Features: reverse cycle split system air conditioner, gas appliances, water tank & concrete paving

FOR SALE

INSPEC INSPECT Saturday 11.30 - 12.00pm CONTAC NTACT NTAC ACT David Falcone 0413 116 717 MAP REF 40 B2

12 NOTTINGHAM STREET, SUNSHINE NORTH

3 ISABEL DRIVE, SUNSHINE WEST

INSPECT SPEC SPECT Saturday 12.15 - 12.45pm CONTAC NTACT NTAC ACT Sang Do 0419 935 955 MAP REF 40 G3

52 LINKS STREET, SUNSHINE WEST

UNDER CONTRACT

36 MELON STREET, BRA BRAYBROOK UNDER CONTRACT

Corner Block!

Build Your Dream Home!

For The Larger Family!

Something Special!

• 4 bedrooms plus study or 5 bedrooms • Lounge room • Large kitchen • Bright central bathroom & 2 toilets • Huge backyard with plenty of parking • Corner block, land size 554m2 (approx)

• Land size approx 485m2 • Situated in a lovely new estate • Brilliant location, close to parks, shopping centre, schools, bus service also excellent access to the Western Ring Road

• Large bedrooms • Lounge room • Kitchen & meals area • Dining room • Updated bathroom • Double in-length garage & workshop • Self contained bungalow with kitchen & bathroom

• 3 bedrooms • Comfortable lounge room • Neat kitchen & meals area • Bright central bathroom • Large garage • Land size approx 570m2 • Development potential (STCA)

FOR SALE

INSPEC INSPECT Saturday 10.45 - 11.15am CONTAC NTACT NTAC ACT Sang Do 0419 935 955 MAP REF 27 A10

INSPEC INSPECT By Appointment CONTAC NTACT NTAC ACT Fred (Fatih) Fanoscu 0419 384 097 MAP REF 39 K3

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INSPECT SPEC SPECT Saturday 12.15 - 12.45pm CONTAC NTACT NTAC ACT Fred (Fatih) Fanoscu 0419 384 097 MAP REF 40 B1

INSPECT SPEC SPECT Saturday 1.00 - 1.30pm CONTAC NTACT NTAC ACT Sang Do 0419 935 955 MAP REF 41 D1

domain.com.au

Looking to buy a new home? Start saving now Young Melburnians looking to buy their first home in the city’s cheapest suburbs will likely spend at least five years saving for a deposit, a new report shows. Domain Group analysed entry-level house prices in the city’s most affordable areas, and estimated the amount of time required to save a 20 per cent deposit, using average wage data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics. A dual-income couple aged between 25 and 34, who were each saving one-fifth of their post-tax income, would need to save for six years to come up with a $116,500 deposit for a property priced at $582,500, the report found. The city’s cheapest local government area to buy a house was Melton, which takes in Caroline Springs, Toolern Vale and new suburb estates such as Rockbank and Fraser Rise. An entry-level house costs about $424,000, and the report estimated a couple would spend four years and three months saving the $84,800 required for a deposit. Couples looking to buy in the western growth corridor of Wyndham, where affordable houses cost about $490,000, would need to put away money for five years. And in Casey, Frankston, Whittlesea, Brimbank and Greater Dandenong, it would take closer to six years. Entry-level property prices were calculated based on the 25th percentile of recent sales data. The most affordable place within 10 kilometres of the city was Maribyrnong,

Dual income couples will need to save for at least five years to get a new home deposit. (iStock)

where property hunters face 7½ years of saving to buy a $752,000 house, or 3½ years to buy a $360,000 apartment. At the other end of the scale, it would take the average couple 16 years to save a deposit for a $1.6 million house in

Boroondara. Domain data scientist Nicola Powell said the time required to save a deposit for the average entry-level property in Melbourne had ballooned by eight months in the past year.

From July 1, buyers will be able to access funds from their superannuation to put towards a deposit on a first home. This is an edited version of a story by Allison Worrall from Domain.com.au

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SPORT Redpath joins the Lions’ den The Lions will undoubtedly urge Redpath to move forth cautiously, however Bullen will trust him to manage his training schedule. “Jack knows his body,” Bullen said. “He was in the Bulldogs’ leadership team, so knows what to do and when to do it.” Redpath will be the focal point of a starstudded forward line. If Redpath can click with mainstay Jase Perkins, who kicked 68 goals last campaign, and James Wong, another proven goalkicker, it will be a nightmare for opposition defenders. “They will form a pretty formidable combination,” Bullen said. “Hopefully they can share the goalscoring load between them. “There will be an abundance of marking power down there.” Even though Redpath has proven himself at the top level with the Bulldogs and dominated locally with Kyneton in the Bendigo Football League, going to the six-time reigning premiers Deer Park will have a new set of pressures.

“If anything, he’s a bit nervous coming into the football because he knows how successful we’ve been,” Bullen said. “He wants to make sure that he impacts, which I’m sure he will.” Redpath is not the only big name to arrive at Deer Park. Daniel Harris, who played 160 AFL games with North Melbourne and Gold Coast Suns, and Damien Cavka, once on the West Coast Eagles’ list, have also joined for the premiership defence. Harris has played mainly as a half-forward since returning to local football, while Cavka will bolster the Lions’ midfield. Rumours of Redpath’s former Bulldogs teammate Shane Biggs joining Deer Park have been quashed. “Our recruitment books are well and truly closed,” Bullen said. “We won’t be signing any more players.”

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Wolves hit turning point By Lance Jenkinson Sunday’s shut-out victory could be a turning point in the season for Williamstown Wolves in the Baseball Victoria Summer League division 2. The Wolves blanked Malvern Braves 7-0 in a dominant performance at Greenwich Reserve to claim their first series win of the season. While the Wolves are still a long way out of the top four, they will go in as favourites in a three-game series against one-win Bonbeach St Chads Bluejays before the Christmas break and it could be the impetus for them to charge up the ladder. “We really feel it could be a bit of a turning point,” Wolves playing president Daniel Chircop said. “Our team is starting to shore up. “We have a lot of guys back from holiday and injury, so they’re definitely helping the line-up. “We were confident coming into today.” Williamstown’s first shut-out of the season came courtesy of a masterpiece from import pitcher Dennis Neal. Neal, an Oakland native and former college and independent professional baseballer from the US, was impassable for eight superb innings. “He played an incredible game today,” Chircop said. “He didn’t give our opponents a chance to settle in the box, really kept them off balance well and was really dominant.” Williamstown’s defence was at its best to have Neal’s back. Jason McDonald called a strong game from behind the plate as catcher. New recruit Jayde Thorne, a South African international player, was impressive at shortstop. “We only acquired him [from Newport Rams] this week,” Chircop said. “He played shortstop and made some incredible plays that we’ve been missing defensively.” It was a day to remember for Chircop too. He produced three hits and a first home run at the level. “That was really cool,” he said before deflecting attention to a teammate. That teammate, Justin Gourlay, also hit a home run. But Chircop praised the line-up one through nine for their selflessness. “The bats were well and truly firing from top to bottom,” he said. “We really manufactured runs as a team. “Our hitting fundamentals were really good:

IN THE DOGHOUSE ■ The big name recruits continue to make John McLeod Reserve home after their AFL careers are over. Jack Redpath follows Ryan Houlihan, Brendan Fevola, Ryan Hargrave, Shannon Byrne and Brent Guerra to don the Lions’ colours during the club’s most successful era. Rumour had Jack’s Bulldog teammate Shane Biggs joining him, but he has signed with North Heidelberg. Big Red will be awesome if his knee stands up to the vagaries of local footy grounds. He showed in his limited appearances for the Bulldogs what a dominant presence he is in attack. The Lions have added other quality players and will again start raging favourites for their seventh successive division one flag. ■ Redpath is the biggest name on the clearance page but not the most surprising. I was intrigued to see Nayef Hamad move to Werribee Districts, from Spotswood, and Daniel Bunworth leaving Wyndhamvale. Hamad is a listed Footscray VFL player and if that continues he will have divided commitments. Bunworth moves to Point Cook after coaching the Falcons for the past couple of years. He is the sort of player that will be very beneficial to the WRFL Bulldogs in their adjustment to division one. ■ The Werribee and Hoppers Crossing cricketers can be well pleased with the results of their recent Movember charity game, which raised $4500. The Tigers took home the shield, giving them a 3-2 lead in the meetings. The Tigers are feasting on the back of some great batting from Matt Dean, who followed up his 113 with a match-winning 97 at the weekend. Brother Sean chimed in with 53 to make it a big weekend for the family and Travis starred for Footscray with an 80. On a sad note, former president and life member Lou Tardrew passed away last week following a short illness. Lou’s efforts and passion for both the Werribee Cricket and Football clubs will be long remembered. Condolences to his wife Margaret, family and friends. ■ Apologies for naming Greg Kennedy in the Hoppers Crossing Sports Club Hall of Fame in last week’s column when it was, in fact, Greg Mitchell. Kennedy might get there one day but for now, as senior playing coach of the Hoppers Crossing first XI, he has more pressing matters. Wasn’t a watershed weekend for local clubs with Werribee winning, but Altona, Hoppers, Williamstown and Yarraville were all defeated.

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Import Dennis Neal puts everything into his pitch for the Williamstown Wolves. (Shawn Smits)

getting runners on, moving them over, scoring on a sac fly or a ground ball, sacrificing the out in the box to get a runner over the line little by little was how to put up all the runs today.” Meanwhile, Newport Rams suffered their first series loss of the season, going down 6-3 to

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Werribee Giants in the third contest between the sides at KC White Reserve on Sunday. The Rams moved a place back to third and are now two games off top spot. They will square off with Cheltenham Rustlers in a three-game series.

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Boom recruit Jack Redpath will be ready to hit the ground running for reigning premier Deer Park in the Western Region Football League division 1. The former Western Bulldogs spearhead was forced to retire from AFL football at the end last season due to a knee injury. After 36 games and 57 goals in the AFL, Redpath felt his knee was not up to the rigours of AFL football, prematurely retiring at the age of 27. The good news for Deer Park fans is that his rehabilitation from knee surgery is complete and he is ready to begin training again. “From my discussions with him, he had his MRI cleared last week and has been given the green light to start training,” Lions’ coach Marc Bullen said. “He’s told me he wants to rip into it from the commencement of pre-season.” One of Deer Park’s strengths in its record-breaking run of six consecutive premierships has been its ability to manage the workloads of players.

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Title race tightens after Seagulls slip up Despite its first slip-up of the season, Williamstown remains the leader in the clubhouse in the Victorian Sub-District Cricket Association south-west group. The Seagulls went down by three wickets to second-placed Caulfield at Williamstown Cricket Ground on Saturday. The damage was not enough to see them fall off their perch at the top of the ladder but the defending champions’ six-point gap has disappeared, with Caulfield and Oakleigh joining them on 30 points. The Seagulls will travel to Oakleigh for a two-day game prior to the Christmas break to determine which of those sides will be on top going into the new year. Williamstown could not post a big enough total to trouble Caulfield and its potent batting line-up. The Seagulls hit 9-179 off their allotted 45 overs. Patrick O’Malley, a spinning all-rounder who will represent the VSDCA against the

Victorian Country Cricket League this Sunday, made 30. His opening partner, James Cook, posted 33, while there were handy contributions from Mitchell Streiff (32) and wicketkeeper Brenton Hodges (21) in the middle order. Caulfield reached the target with 17 balls to spare, even though Matthew Twentyman and O’Malley made life difficult for it. Twentyman snared a Williamstown best 3-17 off seven, while O’Malley backed up his strong batting display with 2-37 off nine. Yarraville will spend at least the next fortnight sitting outside the top six after a 16-run loss to Oakleigh at Yarraville Oval on Saturday. Given the Eagles potency with the bat, they would have been disappointed not to chase down the target of 211. They fell agonisingly short, finishing on 8-194 off their 45 overs. Earlier in the day, Yarraville spread the workload with the ball with three bowlers – Jack Noble, Nathan Allen and Joshua Raymer – taking two wickets apiece.

The Eagles needed one player to go on and register a big score, but the best they got came from Aidan Salvado, who scored 45. Yarraville will travel to Werribee for a two-day game, hopeful of securing a victory that will see it return to the top six before Christmas. Altona found the going tough against Werribee at Grant Reserve, losing by 55 runs. The A’s struggled to contain the Werribee batsmen, who posted 3-241, thanks largely to a 148-run partnership between the Dean brothers, Matt (97) and Shaun (53). Altona was restricted to 6-186, with captain Adam Yates top-scoring with 48. Yates will represent the VSDCA in the representative game this Sunday. Lance Jenkinson Williamstown all-rounder Patrick O’Malley will play in the VSDCA representative team on Sunday. (Damjan Janevski)

Teen’s star on the rise By Lance Jenkinson Luke Plapp has stamped himself as one of the most exciting young prospects in Australian cycling this year. The 17-year-old’s incredible season has been acknowledged in the Cycling Australia awards, with the scooping of junior track cyclist of the year, junior road cyclist of the year and overall junior cyclist of the year awards. “That was a really special night,” Plapp said. “I guess for me it was nice recognition for everything that happened this year and the hard work that I put in.” Plapp showed his full potential by taking on the world’s best junior cyclists at major events this year. The wunderkind from Maribyrnong earned two gold medals and a bronze at the Junior World Track Cycling Championships in Switzerland. He came first in the men’s points race and combined with Queensland’s Blake Quick for first in the gruelling men’s madison. As part of the team’s pursuit with Quick, Canberra’s Matthew Rice and South Australia’s Luke Wright, he won bronze. “As a country, Australia doesn’t really go overseas and race any of the pre-races,” Plapp said. “We sort of just get thrown into the deep end straight away, so it was really amazing to be able to race everyone from the other countries because they race each other throughout the season. “So for Australia to go over there and mix it up with them is pretty awesome.” Plapp’s gold medal win in the madison was bittersweet. It was a massive achievement for him and Quick, but as a late inclusion in the team, Plapp felt for teammate James Moriarty, who broke his collarbone in a training crash two days before the event. “One of the golds I received, my teammate was meant to be racing in that race instead of me,” Plapp said. “He unfortunately broke his collarbone two days before the event, so I got thrown into it at the last minute. “To be able to win it for him – that’s what it felt like because it was his race – was really special.” Plapp, who trains in Adelaide as part of an elite cycling squad, was thrilled to be able to share the gold medal experience with his coach, Matt Gilmore. Gilmore was a superstar on the bike in the madison, winning a silver medal at the 2000 Olympics, and is proving to be a superstar coach. “To have him in our corner was really helpful,” Plapp said. Plapp fell just short of what he would have considered a perfect season. Having worked

Alison Bai played a key role in Liston’s run to a third consecutive title. (Mark Wilson)

Liston nets tennis title three-peat

Luke Plapp has produced an outstanding season on the bike. (Damjan Janevski)

so hard towards the Junior World Time Trial Championships in Austria, nothing short of a gold medal would suffice. But Plapp had to settle for silver, which, on reflection, was a fine effort given the calibre of riders he was up against. “I guess you can’t win them all,” he said. “It was pretty amazing competition and the bloke [Remco Evenepoel] that won it is the best junior cyclist to ever come through the ranks.

“It was bittersweet. I was sort of disappointed initially and it took me a while to reflect on it. But once I did I was pretty stoked with the result, knowing just how good he actually is.” Plapp, who is targeting the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, has earned a nomination for the Australian Institute of Sport emerging athlete of the year. He is also in the running for the 2018 Don Deeble Rising Star award.

Liston Tennis Club has claimed a three-peat of titles in Tennis Victoria women’s premier division. The Williamstown-based team, which is the lone western suburbs representative in the competition, climbed to the top of the mountain once again after a three rubbers to one upset of minor premier MCC Glen Iris Valley in the final hosted by MCC on Saturday. The winning score was 3-7-51 to 1-2-35. The first rubber of the match set Liston on its way to victory. In a hard-fought doubles encounter, Liston’s Destanee Aiava and Alison Bai pipped Jaimee Fourlis and Zoe Hives 7-5, 7-6. As you would expect from the favourite, MCC Glen Iris Valley fought back in the second doubles rubber. Liston’s Isabelle Wallace and Alexandra Bozovic overcame a slow start to take the encounter with MCC’s Astra Sharma and Jessica Moore to a tiebreaker. Sharma-Moore took out the match in an epic tiebreaker 11-9. At one rubber apiece, it was time for Aiava to show why Liston was so excited to add her to the team. Aiava turned the tie in her side’s favour with a commanding 6-2, 6-1 win over Moore in the singles. It was then over to Wallace to secure the title for Liston. Wallace had to fight every step of the way to overcome a gallant Sharma, eventually taking the singles rubber 10-8 in a tiebreaker. It was not Liston’s only victory on the day – Tennis Victoria presented the club with a community engagement award. Lance Jenkinson

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Bulldogs put it all together By Lance Jenkinson Footscray has struggled in the opening two months of the season because of its inability to put all parts of its game together on the one day. The Bulldogs rectified that on Saturday with their most complete performance so far in a 59-run win over Melbourne in a Premier Cricket one-dayer at Merv Hughes Oval. “There’s just been a couple of things in each game that for some reason hasn’t come together,” Bulldogs captain Dylan Kight said. “A couple of losses have been through batting collapses, then we corrected our batting and haven’t been as potent with the ball. “It did all come together today, so it was a very good day for us.” Footscray’s strong total of 7-249 off its maximum 50 overs was underpinned by returning state player Travis Dean. Dean was rock solid en route to 80 off 91 balls, including six fours and one six. “If we didn’t have Trav, it could’ve been a different story,” Kight said. “He controlled our innings and set it up. “He went out with about six overs to go and from there the hitters took over.” After Dean Russ (22) and Matthew Underwood (10) took a bit of shine off the ball with a 30-run opening stand, it was over to Dean and Kight to make life hell for the Melbourne bowlers. They combined for a 109-run stand, of which Kight contributed 46 off 79 before getting run out. For the Bulldogs to post a defendable total on a good day for batting, it needed contributions from further down the order. Debutant Nathan Caulfield, who received his Bulldogs cap from Merv Hughes during the week, provided a boost with a quick-fire 30 off 23, including two sixes.

Travis Dean executes a sweep shot during his big innings of 80 for Footscray on Saturday. (Damjan Janevski)

Tallan Wright also showed his power with an entertaining 33 off 17, including three sixes. “When I got run out, all we looked like getting to was 220,” Kight said. “Nathan was in his first game today, but he didn’t let the situation get to him, he just backed himself and it paid off. “He got us going again and then Tallan finished it off with his clean hitting.”

Footscray could never relax in the field until Melbourne’s No. 3 Will Pucovski went back to the pavilion. Pucovski made 76 before he became one of Dean Russ’ three victims for the day. Russ’ 3-34 off 7.2 was huge in restricting Melbourne to 190. Paceman Lucas Dredge was damaging for Footscray with 3-29 off seven, while Wright,

Hamish Winter-Irving and Jack Sheppard snared a wicket apiece. It was a much-needed second win for Footscray, which is riding a wave of confidence from its 26-run victory over Greenvale Kangaroos in the Super Slam T20 competition. Footscray will meet Geelong in a two-day game at the Geelong Cricket Ground starting on Saturday.

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