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Chloe Pennington is raising funds to pay for a wheelchair for her daughter Airianna. (Marco De Luca) Above: Airianna trialling a wheelchair. (Supplied)

Airianna’s Christmas wish angel can be up and walking on her own in no time.”

Chloe said she was heartened by how well Airianna took to a wheelchair she trialled last week.

“She can’t walk yet but I could see that she was trying … the wheelchair would mean that she could strengthen her legs.”

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needed to buy Airianna’s wheelchair and set up a crowdfunding campaign which raised more than $2000 in the past week towards a $7000 goal.

“Airianna is in need of expensive equipment to help her gain strength and balance to help get her up and moving as she’s very eager to catch up and play with her three cousins,” she said.

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Chloe Pennington wants nothing more than to see her baby girl Airianna take her first steps.

The Kurunjang toddler has been in and out of hospital since she was born with a long list of medical conditions – the most devastating being a neurological disorder leaving her unable to use the bottom half of her body.

Airianna requires a special wheelchair if

she’s to have the best chance of walking.

“She’s been in and out of hospital and the doctors are working really hard to figure out what’s happening with Airianna,” Chloe told Star Weekly.

“She has a mass around her bladder, and her spine has not developed how it should have … at just 23 months old, she has a lot of struggles ahead.”

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Spirits lifted after trailer theft

By Esther Lauaki The Christmas spirit is strong in Brimbank and Melton.

Businesses from both communities have rallied together to replace a trailer full of gifts that was recently stolen from Sassella Park in Deer Park.

The gifts, valued about $3000, included bikes, electronics and toys and were the centrepiece of the Deer Park Lions and Lionesses clubs’ annual raffle to be drawn at the Carols by Candlelight event on December 15.

All proceeds from the raffle go to families in need, but club treasurer Bill Brincat said this

year’s raffle was in jeopardy after the trailer and its contents were stolen on October 23.

“We went down to Sassella Park that morning to pick up the trailer and noticed that the lock on the shed had been tampered with and … the trailer had been taken,” Mr Brincat said. “They had a safety lock on it, but they [the offenders] had drilled through it.

“We had decked out the trailer with Christmas decorations and all the gifts were in there, as well as our lights, extension cords that we use for our Carols by Candlelight event.”

When businesses at Caroline Springs and Watergardens learned of the theft on Facebook, they pitched in to help.

“We had to have a crisis meeting to see if the raffle and the carols event would go ahead,” Mr Brincat said. “It’s not about the trailer being stolen … those were items for people who may not have enough money at Christmas.

“The Lions and Lionesses clubs are very heartened that Bunnings Watergardens provided us with 99 per cent of the contents of the old trailer and Caroline Springs Storage King has offered us storage with security cameras and secure locks.”

Storage King manager Joanne Ciantar said that the business was happy to “give back to the club that gives so much to our community”.

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The festival will be held on Saturday, December 15, from 3-9pm at Village Green, 197 Main Street, Bacchus Marsh.

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Carnival rides will have the kids entertained along with free kids art activities that will run from 3pm.

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Next Saturday’s event will deliver fun for all ages, including camel rides, afternoon movies and a gingerbread man workshop.

Live music will be performed throughout the event and families are being encouraged to bring picnic rugs, sit back and enjoy what’s

Calls for investment in Melton bus services have been welcomed by the Time For The West campaign.

Moving People Victoria, a Bus Association Victoria report, describes the state of transport in Melton as “inequitable and untenable”.

The report proposes a number of route and hours extensions to better service Melton.

Western Transport Alliance chair and Time for the West spokesperson Jonathon Marsden said Melton was facing a transport crisis.

“And we know right now that buses are the best solution,” Cr Marsden said. “The announcement of a new bus route to the future Cobblebank station by the Labor Party is welcome but there is more needed.

“Well co-ordinated connections into train stations by our neighborhood bus routes will free up congestion on our roads and around our stations.”

Bus Association Victoria has proposed solutions including increasing the frequency of route 455 to align with Melton station trains, introducing a new Melton to Sydenham service and extending route 453 to service the new residential estate of Brookfield.

“The population here in the west is booming and Melton is no exception. We need to see urgent improvements to our public transport now,” Cr Marsden said.

“Bus Association Victoria’s plan would cost only $1.19 million – a fast and cheap solution to our transport crisis that our government could easily implement here in Melton.”

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Cop warning over dodgy tradies

By Esther Lauaki Melton police are warning residents to be on the lookout for dodgy door-knocking tradies targeting the elderly and unwitting.

The warning comes as police search for two men who recently approached an 85-year-old Melton woman at her home purporting to be roof repairers.

Leading Senior Constable Jo Mutsaets said the elderly woman was “swindled” out of a large amount of money for work that was not carried out.

Senior Constable Mutsaets told Star Weekly two men had persuaded the Melton resident to withdraw a substantial amount of money from her bank. After following her to the bank, they had taken the cash from her, promising to return and begin work later that day.

“They have not been sighted since,” Senior Constable Mutsaets said The offenders are described as Caucasian, aged in their early 40s, with English or Irish accents and wearing hi-visibility tops. Senior Constable Mutsaets said the men were driving a white 1999 Nissan Navara dual-cab utility.

“It is likely that these males have targeted other vulnerable victims, not necessarily restricted to the Melton area,” she said.

“This type of crime is one that often goes unreported because its victims are usually elderly and they are embarrassed that they could have been misled in that way.

“We would ask that residents stay vigilant and report any dodgy door-to-door tradesperson.

“You can’t just tell by looking at their faces, but there are a few simple signs to look out for.”

She warned residents to be weary of tradespeople who offer very cheap home repair

services such as driveway resurfacing, roof repairs or painting, who ask for cash up front and apply pressure to do the work that day.

Other tell-tale signs include no proof of identity, not allowing customers time to check credentials or offering to drive with residents to a bank to get money.

“Only use established tradespeople that give written quotes,” Senior Constable Mutsaets said.

Anyone with information about Melton door-to-door tradies are being asked to contact Crime Stoppers on 1300 333 000.

And the band played on Melton’s wind symphony orchestra has whittled down to a dozen members and the call has sounded for fresh talent.

The Melton-based Greater Western Community Band has been performing for decades at fetes, festivals and Christmas celebrations but band member David Ashworth said it has been difficult to keep engagements while numbers are down.

“The band was formed in the early ’90s by Gary White, a music teacher at Staughton College,” Mr Ashworth said.

“It was made up largely at first of Gary’s music students plus a few older players.

“At its height the band had over 30 players and a very strong committee of playing and non-playing members.

“We still have two of our founder members Sally Hammond and Stan Keene but sadly over the last few years our numbers have dwindled.”

Mr Ashworth said the group was keen to

attract new players and encourage former band members to come back and “rediscover the joy in making music”.

“I started as a young boy and I told my dad that there was a brass band starting up at school … he said, ‘Join it or don’t come home’.

“At the moment we haven’t got a junior band but we would love to see school students come on board.”

The Greater Western Community Band is warming up for the Christmas season rehearsing every Thursday from 7.30pm to 9.30pm at 47 Blackwood Drive in Melton South.

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Police with cannabis plants; A woman is arrested and led away by police. (Pictures: Supplied)

Cannabis bust charges

By Ewen McRae Six people have been charged with a range of drug offences following the execution of warrants across Brimbank and Melton.

Police last week seized almost 600 cannabis plants and 10 kilograms of dried cannabis after searching nine properties in St Albans, Deer Park, Kings Park, Albion, Melton

and Kurunjang. Following the arrests, a 68-year-old Kings Park man was charged with possessing a commercial quantity of cannabis.

A 33-year-old Deer Park woman, a 24-year-old St Albans man and a 39-year-old Melton man were all charged with cultivating narcotic plants and trafficking a drug of dependence. They were all released on bail.

A 29-year-old Kurunjang man was charged with cultivating narcotic plants and released on bail.

A 22-year-old Eynesbury man was released with charges pending.

The operation searches resulted in the seizure of 583 plants and 10 kilograms of dried cannabis, as well as cultivation equipment.

Melton residents who roll up to Woodgrove’s wrapping station in coming weeks will be giving a gift to people in need.

From Monday, December 17, until Christmas Eve, Melton council staff will be helping to wrap gifts for a gold coin donation which will help support Hope Street Youth and Family Services.

Hope Street works with young people and young families who are experiencing homelessness.

Woodgrove centre manager Kylie Robertson said partnerships such as this are invaluable and rewarding for all involved, as well as the surrounding community.

“Woodgrove and Melton council are very proud to contribute all funds raised from this wonderful collaborative effort to Hope Street’s work with young people and young families,” Ms Robertson said.

“Together with our community, we hope to provide a great contribution, following last year’s donation of more than $1800 in one week.”

Hope Street chief Donna Bennett encouraged the local community to think of others over the Christmas season.

“It can be a very challenging period for young people who are experiencing homelessness,” Ms Bennett said.

For a gold coin donation, have your gifts wrapped from Monday, December 17, between 10am and 4pm outside Kmart.

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It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas in Melton – and with Christmas comes opportunities to contribute.

Melton Country Club is collecting Christmas donations for families who could do with some help at this time of the year.

The club’s function and marketing co-ordinator, Naomi Tobiasson, is encouraging the community to join club members and staff in supporting the big-hearted Chrtistmas gift drive.

“We started this last year and hope to do it annually,” she said. “These gifts are collected and distributed for the children of Melton without a gift this Christmas.”

Melton Country Club works with Melton council to distribute the donated gifts. Earlier

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The presents are tagged by the club with a brief description and are given to the council.

Council staff filter the gifts to match them with recipients and then distribute the presents to families.

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Event organiser Rick Dickson said the event was an outstanding success.

“We gave them a full Christmas lunch that included roast potatoes, peas, pumpkin and Christmas pudding,” said Mr Dickson. “We did all the cooking ourselves. We’ve kggot a young chef, his name is Jason Tan, and he cooked two large turkeys perfectly.”

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International services from Avalon are expected to boost tourism growth in the west.

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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 such as the Newport rail yards – was a key part of the plan.

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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 and would deliver visitors right into the heart of the area.

“There’s going to be a big flow of visitors and we need to capture those people to spend time in the region and give them experiences.

“We need to be aware of these opportunities and capture them.”

Cr Sophie Ramsey pictured with Melton VIC volunteers. (Supplied)

Melton farewells a much-loved institution It’s the end of an era for Melton’s Visitor Information Centre.

The centre, based in the heritage-listed former Melton courthouse building on High Street, closed at the end of last month after 17 years.

Volunteer Annie Williamson was one of a number of local ambassadors who kept the centre running.

“I was involved for four years with the Visitor Information Centre,” Ms Williamson said.

“I moved to Eynesbury and I was really looking to get involved with my new community and I saw that there was a vacancy with the centre … I’m so happy that I volunteered.

“I made the most beautiful friends. We had visitors coming in just for the morning or for the afternoon and we were able to show them all the wonderful things that Melton has to offer.”

Ms Williamson said the heritage trail, Hannah Watts Park, the Melton Botanic Garden and the Eynesbury homestead were among the favourites for visitors.

She said she treasured her community service.

“I have had a wonderful experience,” Ms Williamson said.

“I will always remember one young person who came in and wanted some health support and I phoned around and was able to find him the help.

“About a year later … that young person came up to me at the Djerriwarrh Festival and said, ‘Do you know what a big difference you made in my life?’ I was glad I was involved with this place at the right time when this person needed it.”

Visitors to Melton can find visitor information, including things to see and do, places to eat, drink and shop by downloading the Melton City Much More app on iPhone or android.

The app is easy to use, and lets users save a list of their favourite things to see and do in Melton.

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By Benjamin Millar Assistant Commissioner Debra Abbott knows she has a big job ahead of her – but she is relishing the challenge.

As Victoria Police’s new commander in the North West Metro Region, Assistant Commissioner Abbott is in charge of all policing from the CBD out to the city’s northern and western fringes – one of Australia’s fastest growing regions.

A 30-year veteran of Victoria Police, she most recently served as the head of state emergencies.

“I’m actually very fortunate that my career has been really diverse,” she said. “I have led a large number of programs and projects, including the roll-out of new police uniforms.”

Assistant Commissioner Abbott is keen to bring her experience into one of Melbourne’s most complex policing regions.

“The good thing about working in the region of the north-west is that it is such a diverse area,” she said. “Every single day is different.

“It’s enormously fulfilling – every day I pinch myself I’m so lucky.”

The rapid change of pace in both the CBD and growth corridors in the city’s north and west means police must constantly adapt.

Assistant Commissioner Abbott said that when she first worked in the region, very few people were living in high-rise apartments.

“Now it’s growing, and growing so fast, which means we do have to police differently and respond to different challenges,” she said.

Assistant Commissioner Abbott said that despite the constant change, basic principles had remained constant in her three decades in Victoria Police.

“We’re there to do our utmost, that doesn’t change,” she said. “The things that haven’t

Debra Abbott is the new North West Metro police commander. (Damjan Janevski)

really changed are dealing with greed and rage and jealousy and power. What does change is the environment in which we operate. We have a growing community, we have a growing population, our roads are carrying more cars, more pedestrians and more cyclists.”

Assistant Commissioner Abbott takes seriously her role to protect the community, but also knows their sense of safety is also important.

“The perceptions of safety are as important

as safety itself,” she said. “Some parts of the community are in pain or struggling. My thought is the police are the community and the community are the police – there are parts of policing that we can’t do alone.”

Keeping up with crime trends and new forms of policing is one thing, getting ahead of them is another challenge altogether, she explains.

“It’s also really important to keep a really open mind on the things ahead on the horizon,” she said.

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Pests of the west campaign Thirty thousand hectares of public and private land between the Lerderderg State Park, Werribee Gorge State Park and the Brisbane Ranges is the target of a large-scale pest plant and animal control project.

The three-year project is led by the Grow West program and aims to protect and enhance threatened plants and animals in the state’s west by creating a nature corridor between the reserves.

Parks Victoria area chief ranger Stuart Lardner said 10,000 hectares in the Lerderderg State Park had been surveyed for feral goats, with 64 controlled.

Mr Lardner said the three parks were home to plant and animal species of state significance.

“This important conservation program is helping protect these special places from the potential serious impact of invasive and feral species,” he said.

Other projects completed included 600 hectares of the Werribee Gorge State Park and the Long Forest conservation area surveyed and treated for serrated tussock with another 5600 hectares of the Brisbane Ranges National Park surveyed for feral cats.

Melbourne’s western region is home to the swift parrot, brush-tailed phascogale, growling grass frog, diamond firetail, Bacchus Marsh varnish wattle, clover glycine and velvet daisy bush. Mr Lardner said the projects would provide a life-saving boost to these iconic species.

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By Tate Papworth

Art in the eye of the beholder

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A patch of idle land in Taylors Lakes has been put to good use.

Training Employment Education and Mentoring (TEAM) – a group created to help people with disabilities find work – has rolled out its Sustainable Horticulture through Educational Diversity (SHED) program at a previously disused block of land.

Under the program, disadvantaged young people from the west come together to participate in – and learn about – urban horticulture and sustainability.

TEAM has secured a licence to use the Sydenham pipe track, a linear strip of land in Taylors Lakes, to run a series of programs for local special schools and community groups.

The group will host a number of programs at the site, with topics including garden to table, food gardens, indigenous gardening, job-ready horticultural training, sustainable garden design, construction and maintenance, plant propagation and composting.

TEAM manager Matt Mason said the aim was to improve employability skills, promote the therapeutic benefits of horticulture and offer respite streams to disadvantaged people while encouraging environmental sustainability and a sense of community.

He said that after facing a number of hurdles, including protracted negotiations with other groups, it was nice to have a place in the west to call home and TEAM was delighted to finally secure the Talors Lakes land for its use.

“This is when we were first introduced to Melbourne Water’s Our Space, Your Place initiative,” he said.

“After looking at a number of different locations, TEAM settled on this property in Taylors Lakes.”

Caroline Springs artist Audrey Buttigieg Cardona wants to show people the world through her eyes.

She is one of five artists participating in The Art of Conversation, organised by Djerriwarrh Health Services Melton South, which aims to stir conversation about gender equality.

Buttigieg Cardona, an art teacher at Christ the Priest Primary School in Caroline Springs, has three pieces in the exhibition at Melton Library and Learning Hub which runs until December 16.

She said that her series of drawings mostly feature different eyes – a symbol she said reveals the emotion she felt at the time of their creation.

“I’m obsessed with eyes,” Buttigieg Cardona said.

“I find that eyes are the window to emotion and it was my own emotion that I would depict in my work.

“My artwork revolves around mental health … a lot of the pieces were created when I wasn’t able to conceive a child and I wanted to reach out to people and hope that they can relate to that.”

In Malta, where Buttigieg Cardona is from, the eye is symbolic for warding off evil, she said.

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Paul Quartermaine will play Robin Hood at Kryal Castle. (Supplied)

Robin in the hood “Talent aside, the sheriff isn’t above foul play.”

As part of the program, there will also be a real-life joust between Kryal Castle’s resident knights.

Kids can try their hand at archery, explore the labyrinth, ride the giant inflatable slide, get lost in the maze and visit the wizard’s workshop.

A three-course medieval dinner will also be on offer with medieval skits and games throughout on Saturday nights.

Tickets for both the feast and the show are $65 per adult and $32.50 for children.

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The prince of thieves is preparing to capture children’s imaginations at Kryal Castle these school holidays.

Youngsters will be able to meet Robin Hood and watch folklore play out at Leigh Creek every day throughout December.

Arena manager Phillip Leitch said Robin, played by Paul Quartermaine, and his merry men will be taking up their bows and arrows to save Kryal Castle from their nemesis – the sheriff of Nottingham.

“Don’t miss the sheriff enticing Robin into a wager to win the hand of beautiful Maid Marion,” Mr Leitch said.

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She was diagnosed in 2014 with lyme disease, an infection that started with a tick bite, but had suffered chronic seizures, debilitating pain in her hips and legs, convulsions and migraines for more than a decade.

Ms Pym, a former fire dancer and circus entertainer, said she had exhausted all her treatment options in Australia and had been fundraising so she could travel from her Kurunjang home to the St Georg Klinik in Germany to receive potentially life-saving medicine and therapies.

Some of her pieces will be showcased at Melton’s Shamanic Rain Natural Living cafe.

Sales of the works, including sculptures, drawings, paintings, prints, crystal dreamcatchers and jewellery, will go towards the $72,000 she needs to cover her medical and travel expenses.

“I’ve been into art my whole life,” Ms Pym said. “But there have been years where I’ve been bed-ridden and I haven’t been able to sit up vertically so I haven’t been able to pursue my art. It just depends on what parts of my body decide to work – my struggle is day to day, week to week and month to month.”

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MY PLACE Emily Attard has been named a Melton Young Citizen of the Year. The 17-year-old basketballer talks to Esther Lauaki about her Specialist Hoops program.

What’s your connection to Melton?

I live and play basketball in the area and I went to school in Caroline Springs.

How long have you lived in the area?

I’ve lived in Melton my whole life.

What are you passionate about?

I’m most passionate about helping people do their best and giving them the best opportunities that they can have.

How do you feel about receiving Melton council’s Young Citizen of the Year award last week?

I’m extremely honoured … it was something I didn’t expect at all. I’m really proud that I’m doing something for the community and helping people.

Tell us about your involvement with the Specialist Hoops initiative.

I received the award for my involvement in organising the Specialist Hoops program in Melton. I started up the all-abilities basketball clinics last year as a school holiday program for kids to come and try the game. It has now become a weekly program and will continue into next year.

It’s a program where kids can come and learn the game in a safe and fun environment.

I played squad for seven years and represented Melton under-18s at national level, which was a great experience. I became a referee at Melton Basketball to give back to the community as I’ve had so much enjoyment from playing this game.

I have worked my way through the grading structure as a referee. It was there that I grew my passion for coaching young kids.

What other hats do you wear in the community?

I referee and coach with Spartans Basketball and played Big V. What’s something people don’t know about you?

I have a love for hot-rodding and being around old cars. My dad raced when he was young. I’ve got a hot rod now – it’s a family affair.

What do you love about Melton?

I love how it’s community. I can walk into the shops and I’ll know at least one person.

What would you like to see improved?

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The accolades just keep rolling in for Jarryd Davies.

The Melton 15-year-old was last week selected for the Bowls Victoria Under 18s Test team to take on South Australia in Geelong next month.

In the past month, Jarryd won gold in the male pairs with teammate Cooper Wescombe at the Stellar Victorian Open at Shepparton.

He also won the Vic Medal, awarded to the player who accumulates the most points across mixed pairs, pairs, singles and triples at the open.

Mum Marianne says friends and family are very proud of the young bowls champion.

Jarryd, who has been playing for six years, plays at least four days a week and is obsessed with the sport, Mrs Davies says.

“None of our family bowled before but now we all do,” she says.

“My mother took Jarryd along to bowls one day then he came home and said he wanted to play lawn bowls. Now, once he’s on the green, you can’t get him home.”

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Baby formula syndicate charges

By Adam Cooper/The Age Amid a national baby formula shortage, an alleged Melbourne crime syndicate has been accused in a Melbourne court of stealing formula tins valued at $900,000 from storage centres across the city in less than three months.

Police allege Gurwinder Gill of Ardeer, Herdeep Singh of St Albans and Navjinder Singh of Newport were part of a group that robbed 15 sites between June 8 and August 30.

Two of the three men appeared before the

Melbourne Magistrates Court, which released charge sheets that allege centres ranging from Point Cook to Springvale were robbed of formula and vitamins for babies.

It is not known what the men did with the products, but it is understood that in some cases they used a forklift to move pallets of formula on to a truck.

Among the charges was the theft of $160,000 of formula from a Mount Waverley storage centre on August 30, $100,000 of stock stolen from a Preston venue on July 25 and $90,000 of stock from a Point Cook building on June

8. Police believe about $900,000 of formula and vitamins were stolen across all the burglaries.

Gill, 36, and Herdeep Singh, 21, were remanded in custody, but deputy chief magistrate Jelena Popovic issued a warrant for Navjinder Singh’s arrest when the 24-year-old failed to appear while on bail.

Ms Popovic refused to grant Gill bail after she was told of his continued involvement in the syndicate despite being arrested in July and charged with burglary and theft charges and possessing heroin.

Gill, who ran a cleaning business from his Ardeer home, faces more than 30 charges including burglary, theft, dealing with the proceeds of crime, offending while on bail and possessing heroin. He is due to return to court next month.

Herdeep Singh is set to contest charges of burglary, theft and drug possession charges at a hearing in February.

Navjinder Singh is charged with burglary and theft offences, as well as failing to comply with his bail conditions, stealing a van and possessing an unregistered handgun.

Food, friendship in the mix Food was the common language at Sunshine’s Visy Cares Hub when 2017 MasterChef champion Diana Chan stopped by to cook up a storm.

As part of the Jesuit Social Services’ Gather and Grow program, which helps new arrivals expand their cooking skills while also improving their English, Ms Chan last week led a class of more than 20 in a morning of dumpling making.

“It’s been such a good experience to be able to meet different people and run a class like this, it’s been a lot of fun,” Ms Chan said. “There’s probably 10 different languages happening in the kitchen … but food brings people together.”

Ms Chan has been busy since winning her MasterChef crown, spending time in Malaysia, launching a Melbourne restaurant, Chanteen, selling her own brand of dumplings in supermarkets and developing her own cooking show.

Jesuit Social Services settlement support worker Nicole Attard said Gather and Grow played an important role for the participants.

“The aim is to learn a new set of skills as well as the English language side of thing,” Ms Attard said.

“We often find sitting in a classroom is pretty limiting.

“But when you’re having to interact, it really helps to develop some new relationships.

“It’s a real melting pot of cultures and everyone who participates really has a lot of fun, so that’s fantastic.”

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RAISE YOUR VOICE TO HELP PREVENT SUICIDE Roses in the Ocean volunteer Melissa Yu speaking at the launch of the suicide prevention trial.

North Western Melbourne Primary Health Network (NWMPHN) is looking for people with a lived experience of suicide to be part of its work to reduce the impact of suicide in Brimbank, Melton and Macedon Ranges.

Brimbank-Melton and Macedon Ranges are two of the 12 communities around Victoria being supported to develop locally relevant responses to suicide, as part of the Victorian Government’s place-based suicide prevention trial.

NWMPHN CEO Adj/Associate Professor Christopher Carter said many people within our communities have a lived experience of suicide, whether through having experienced suicidal thoughts, survived a suicide attempt, cared for someone through a suicidal crisis, or being bereaved through suicide.

“The voices, insight and wisdom of people with a lived experience is vital in guiding our suicide prevention work, and we really value their input as we work to reduce the number of suicides and suicide attempts in our community,” A/Prof Carter said.

NWMPHN has contracted leading lived experience organisation Roses in the Ocean to recruit people with lived experience of suicide to assist with the trials.

Roses in the Ocean will support these people to advocate in their community and provide input and guidance to the development of local suicide prevention activities. Community members will also receiving mentoring support following the training.

Roses in the Ocean State Coordinator Celia Taylor said getting involved with Roses in the Ocean has given her a chance to make something positive out of her experience, by telling her own story in her own way.

“I think one of the main issues when you have a lived experience is actually being heard without being interrupted,” Celia said. “You just need to be heard, you need to say what you need to say.

“There are lots of very learned people around, but what’s absolutely critical is knowing what it’s like to be at the centre of it, to be right in the middle of that storm and be able to say ‘this is what I experienced’.”

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Steering to new success

By Tate Papworth Taylors Lakes racing prodigy Nick Schembri has capped off a remarkable year of kart racing.

The 16-year-old was crowned 2018 Superkart Driver Of The Year and 2018 Class Champion in the no gearbox light category.

Schembri said it was a terrific way to end the year.

“It’s been a really good year – I achieved so much more than I set out to do,” he said.

Schembri entered 2018 with a goal to record a number of wins in the non-gearbox category – which he achieved.

However he also had an ambition to try his hand at one or two races in the 125 gearbox category.

Although he expected to only take part in a handful of races, Schembri outperformed even his own expectations and won the state championships.

“I wasn’t expecting to even really be racing in the 125 gearbox category so to win the state championships was amazing,” he said.

“Next year I’ll look to do a bit more gearbox racing and hopefully I can win a national or state championship.”

Gearbox karts reach speeds of up to 190km/h and Schembri said he put in many hours of practice to adjust to the fast pace.

“The karts with no gearbox go at about 150km/h so there’s a bit of a difference,” he said.

“It does make a difference in driving, but that’s what I practice for.

“Some of the people who race have been doing this for years and they’ve been a really big help in getting me to this point as quickly as I have.”

Ballarat line disruptions A nine-day construction blitz on the Ballarat rail line is currently under way.

Ballarat line users are being asked to plan ahead with trains to replaced by buses during the work.

More than 300 crew members are taking part in the work, which includes track duplication, major station upgrades and putting the final touches on new train stabling at Maddingley.

Regional rail revival director Mark Havryluk said coaches would replace trains until Sunday, December 16.

He said that while trains were not running, crews would shift sections of the existing track to allow for additional track to be laid between Caroline Springs station and Melton as part of an 18-kilometre duplication.

“Preparation work will also begin for new tracks to be laid between Bacchus Marsh station and the Maddingley stabling, and we’ll continue construction on the Millbrook and Ballan passing loops,” he said.

“Passengers can look forward to improved stations, extra services and better reliability once the project is complete in late 2019.”

Passengers are being asked to allow 45 minutes extra travel time while work is under way.

Passengers can pick up a temporary timetable from staffed V/Line stations or download one at vline.com.au.

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Motorists will see numerous Police units on our major arterial roads during this holiday period and speed cameras will be set up in identified speed and high collision locations throughout the State.

Those planning to travel during this period can expect to see an increase in vehicles travelling on our major Freeways and Highways.

Police will be targeting drivers who attend the end of year work functions as it has been identified that there is a risk that some drivers will take risks whilst they are impaired by alcohol and drugs.

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Road trauma isn’t just about the people who die – it’s about the enormous impact on the community from family members, to the emergency service workers who have to deal with these tragedies on a daily basis and to the police who deliver devastating news to loved ones.

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All of the community has a responsibility and a role to play in reducing road trauma.

Remember, travel so that you arrive at your destination safely and enjoy your Christmas/New Year Holiday.

RoadSafe Westgate Community Road Safety Council Chairman Mr Jim Giddings said it has been demonstrated time after time that speed is a contributing factor in most road crashes. Therefore stay within the speed limit and drive to suit the conditions.

DRIVING IS NOT A GAME! SPEED KILLS!

Speeding increases both the risk of a crash happening and the severity of injuries sustained when a crash does happen.

Mr Giddings said the work of his group along with initiatives like the Operation Roadwise during the 2018 Christmas/New Year Holiday period would hopefully reduce the number of serious road crashes on our roads.

He asked the community to report speeding drivers to Crime stoppers number 1800 333 000 If you plan to have a drink, then plan not to drive.

The risk of drinking and driving is just not worth endangering your life or those other road users.

Before embarking on any driving trips drivers should check their tyres, windscreen washers, brakes and lights.

Sergeant Marty Wallace.

Don’t make a Grave Mistake

Speed is the largest single factor in fatal road crashes on our roads.

RoadSafe Westgate and your local council support reporting speeding drivers to Crime Stoppers.

REPORT SPEEDING DRIVERS

1800 333 000

RoadSafe Westgate Community Road Safety Council is a road safety advocacy group that implements road safety programs and is supported by the municipalities of Hobsons Bay, Maribyrnong, Melton and Wyndham.

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Christmas services

Table tennis time

Health group

Seniors activities

A Maltese welcome

Probus club

Melton Christian Fellowship will hold its Christmas and New Year’s services at 152 Brooklyn Road in Brookfield. The Christmas Day service will start at 10am and New Year’s Eve service at 8.30pm.

The Melton Table Tennis Association meets on Thursdays from 7-10pm at Al Iman College’s multi-purpose hall, Rees Road, Melton South. Adults $8, juniors $5.

■ 0425 834 024

Melton TOWN Club, a group that helps those wishing to lose weight, meets every Tuesday from 6-7.30pm at Darlingsford Barn, Melton. Cost $6 a week plus registration fee.

■ 0416 612 517

Melton Senior Citizens Club welcomes new members to enjoy indoor bowls, snooker and other activities every Monday, Wednesday and Thursday from 12.45-3pm at 1 McKenzie Street.

■ 9743 3727

The Melton Maltese Seniors Club invites everyone to join it for warm conversation every Friday from 10am-2pm at Botanica Springs Community Centre, 249 Clarkes Road, Brookfield.

■ 0428 695 335

Parkinson’s boxing program Punchin Parkos Victoria promotes a non-contact boxing exercise program especially designed for people living with Parkinson’s disease. Find out more about the northern suburbs-based pilot group by calling: ■ Helen, 0425 782 941

The Bacchus Marsh Christmas Festival will return on Saturday, December 15, with a new look featuring free kids activities, market stalls, a food park, kids rides, live music and Carols by Candlelight (starting at 7.15pm). Festivities begin from 3pm at the Village Green.

(Pictures: iStock)

Christmas in Bacchus Marsh

Cheeky market

Melbourne Cheeky Monkey Market will be at CS Square on Saturday, December 15, with a range of stallholders and activities.

Stalls will include kids clothing and accessories, home decor, jewellery, shoes,

women’s accessories, toys, handmade items and more.

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Cupcake decorating

Decorate Christmas-themed cupcakes at Caroline Springs library on Thursday,

The Melton Valley Ladies Probus Club meets on the second Tuesday of each month at Melton Country Club from 10am.

■ 9743 1615

Badminton invitation

Bacchus Marsh Badminton invites new members to join in the fun every Friday at Ravenhall Badminton Centre from 7pm.

■ 0418 141 715

December 13. Local bakers from Sweet Mayada will provide the cupcakes and hands-on training, showing participants some cute decorating ideas to try. This is a free event for kids aged between six and 12 years.

■ 9747 5300

The furniture experts: Wei Ren, June Wang, Vivienne Stevens and Hellen Pham.

SEASON’S GREETINGS The staff at Star Weekly wishes all our readers and customers a happy, safe Christmas and a prosperous New Year.

We’ve enjoyed bringing you the best local news coverage in the region and look forward to bringing it to you in 2019.

The last editions for 2018 will be Tuesday 18th December.

This Sunshine furniture stalwart brings plenty to your lifetsyle table Harvey Norman has been a long-standing part of Sunshine’s retail landscape – in fact, the store celebrates its 20th anniversary next year.

The furniture department, headed up by owner Wei Ren with Hellen Pham ably assisting, is a great place to snaffle something special to impress Christmas guests or just to spruce up your home.

Our first editions for 2018 will be published on Tuesday 15th of January 2019.

Harvey Norman Furniture Sunshine has a range of lounge and dining settings this festive season to choose from.

Our office will close at noon 18th of December 2018 and re-open 7th of January 2019.

A great one to check out is the Gaucho lounge suite starting from $1,999. All are electric recliners and are available in three-seater, twoseater and single seat options.

The timber seven-piece dining suite starts from just $1,499 and is brand new and in stock now, so you can have it before Christmas.

Of course, the store also specialises in furniture for every room in a home, including offices.

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And if you need advice on what will best suit your home design style, the team members are experts who’ll guide you through all aspects of furniture.

Wall art is another way to make a big statement and Wei has a selection for all tastes.

And don’t forget to check out the table lamps, chandeliers, vases and cushions.

Wei and Hellen say they always keep the most popular items in stock so customers can generally collect them immediately.

On larger items, there’s a 50-month interestfree payment scheme available as a December promotion.

Harvey Norman Sunshine Furniture, 484 Ballarat Road, Sunshine.

Inquiries: 9334 6060 or visit harveynorman.com.au

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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

The bedding team: Naman Shah, PJ Singh and Poonby Vu.

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Harvey Norman Sunshine Bedding has got you covered Harvey Norman Sunshine has been going strong for nearly 20 years, providing locals with a vast range of products needed to set up a home or business.

PJ Singh, the proprietor of Harvey Norman Sunshine Bedding, says the store has a wide range of items to decorate a bedroom, along with beds, mattresses, pillows and linen.

“We stock all the big mattress brands, proudly made in Australia, such as King Koil, Sealy, Sleepmaker and AH Beard – among others – so there’s a bed for every need and purpose,” he says.

When it comes to all things bedding, the knowledgeable team are on hand to help customers.

“Our team is made up of bedding experts, each able to guide customers to the bed that would best suit their individual needs.

“It can be confusing for people choosing the right bed, so we aim to make that choice a simple one – taking into account health and budget constraints.”

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Tuesday December 25th 2018

The store has specially set up bedroom modules which allow customers to see a bed matched up with linen and furniture.

This makes visualising the look in your own home much easier – and all items within the modules, such as lighting and floor rugs, are available in other store departments under the same roof – hassle-free shopping.

A range of up-to-the-minute doona covers is worth exploring as Christmas gifts, or simply to give your bedroom a fresh look for summer.

Whether it’s a bedside table lamp, a statement wall art piece or a top-of-the-range bed and mattress, the team at Harvey Norman Sunshine Bedding either has it or can get it in quickly.

Most items are immediately available and there’s 60-month interest-free payment for larger purchases.

CALL 5367 2086 FOR MORE DETAILS COURTHOUSE HOTEL 116 Main Street Bacchus Marsh www.courthousehotelbm.com.au

Harvey Norman Sunshine Bedding, 484 Ballarat Road, Sunshine.

Inquiries: 9334 6071 or harveynorman.com.au

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In Melbourne, the sale of a house during a campaign rises from 63 per cent to 84 per cent when it is advertised in a newspaper. Data has been collated to create an industry service called Media Maximiser, which tags almost every property that comes on to the market with its original price, where it was advertised, when it went on the market and was finally sold, and the difference between the asking price and the final deal. This research is the first from a non-newspaper publisher that provides statistical evidence of the value of print.The amazing results have given publishers further evidence that print is still a powerful tool.2

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Agent’s choice

HOPETOUN PARK 21 Ruxton Way, 3340

EYNESBURY 12 Maldon Drive, 3338

PRD Nationwide: 9747 6665

PRD Nationwide: 9747 6665

Price: $950,000

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Located in Hopetoun Park on a huge block of about 4800 square metres, this brick residence offers great spaces for family living. First impressions are good, with a welcoming facade and neat gardens at the end of the long driveway. The five-bedroom house has freshly painted interiors and new carpet throughout. Both bathrooms are big and bright and one features a spa. The large and carpeted lounge room has a split-system.

Timber cabinetry looks great set against stainless-steel appliances in the modern kitchen.

Glossy light-coloured tiles run from here through to the open-plan meals area (with a split-system) and living space. A paved area provides space for outdoor dining and there is heaps of lawn for kids and pets. A double garage and an open shed take care of secure parking.

This neat brick abode has family living and entertaining covered. It has four fitted bedrooms, the main with walk-in robe and en suite with twin basin vanity. The carpeted lounge room is flooded with plenty of natural light thanks to lovely big windows. The kitchen has a functional, open design, with dark cabinetry against light benchtops and floor tiles creating a smart look. It overlooks a living zone so big it acts as a versatile space. A meals area next to the kitchen has doors that fully open to access a great entertainment space (with ceiling fan), neat landscaped gardens, a pergola and shed.

Ducted heating and evaporative cooling keep temperatures comfortable year-round and there is a double garage.

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KURUNJANG 27 Wodalla Street, 3337

PRD Nationwide: 9747 6665

PRD Nationwide: 9747 6665

Price: $420,000 – $430,000

Private sale

Price: $449,000

Private sale

Opposite Toolern Creek Reserve and close to station, shops and schools, this family abode has slate flooring combined with splashes of red colouring throughout the house that adds funky character and style. The lounge room has several big windows and features a gas log fire. The kitchen has loads of storage, stainless-steel appliances and a red-tiled splashback. Renovated six years ago, the house also has fridge plumbing. Sliding doors from the meals zone access a great sheltered entertainment area with built-in gardens and three ceiling fans. The neatly landscaped backyard offers space for kids to play, while a shed with concrete flooring and power will act as handy storage or work space. There is a double carport. Other inclusions are ducted cooling, ceiling fans, canvas awnings, UV and block-out blinds and roller shutters.

Set on a good-sized block of about 600 square metres, this property offers great spaces for family living. The house has five fitted bedrooms, the main with walk-in robe and en suite. The comfortable lounge room has great natural light thanks to big windows. The kitchen, with its warm-toned colour scheme fitting nicely with the rest of the house, has plenty of bench space and stainless-steel appliances. A meals and living zone completes the hub. The big backyard has established lawn and scope for new owners to get creative.

A double garage takes care of parking needs. Whether it’s a family home or an investment property you’re looking for, this one is worth inspecting.

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Property of the week

WEIR VIEWS 35 Castletown Boulevard, 3338 YPA Real Estate: 9746 8899

Price: $539,000 – $579,000

In a newer enclave on the edge of town, midway between Melton South and Exford primary schools, this sparkling modern residence, perched amid pretty gardens, holds much attraction for families wanting to move in and relax.

The decor captures today’s look, with pearl-grey wall paint and splashes of soft-aubergine on accent walls, and carpets, all tiling and roller blinds in shades of grey – all creating a harmonious flow.

Entry under a porch is to a tiled hallway which veers gently to the right, thus cleverly concealing the emergence of the living hub

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A carpeted open lounge room is the first space off the entry hall, while the main bedroom is opposite. This has oaken-grey floor planks and one of those accent walls, as well as walk-through robes and an en suite decked out in extensive tiling with mosaic feature strips, a large shower and a dual-basin vanity.

The two remaining fitted and carpeted bedrooms are along a rear hallway which they share with the main bathroom, separate toilet and laundry with workbench and storage.

The spacious living hub has an island wall that beautifully defines zones. One of these is a stylish sitting area, laid with oaken-grey floorboards (other floors are tiled) and with another accent wall and a contemporary gas log fire set in stacked stone.

The smart kitchen has loads of white cupboards, a walk-in pantry, splashback tiles with mosaic strip, charcoal benches, an island brekkie bar for four and a gas cooktop, wall oven and integrated microwave.

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Gardens are an obvious labour of love, with islands of dense plantings, a wooden bridge across river stones and a lovely contemplation area with raised deck and wooden seating amid leafiness.

Other noteworthy features include a split-system, ceiling fans, downlights, steel-mesh security doors, video intercom, a large garden shed hidden behind foliage, and a drive-through double garage.

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Cobblebank 7 Mayfield Street High Quality Living • Located in the exclusive Atherstone Estate • Close proximity to the future train station • Schools, parks and shopping developed by Lendlease • Glamorous ambience throughout • Three bedrooms • Two bathrooms • Master bedroom with walk-in robe and ensuite • Beautiful kitchen with walk-in pantry • 20mm stone benches with breakfast bar area • 900mm oven/stove, rangehood, dishwasher • Neutral colour palette, 9ft ceilings • Ducted heating • Alarm system • Remote lock-up garage with internal access • Upgraded laminate flooring • Quality window furnishings • Fibre optic internet cabling, security camera system

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Wed 5-5.30pm & Sat 12-12.30pm Photo ID required

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Brookfield 61 Turpentine Road Modern & Stylish Family Home • Modern and light-filled family home • Located across from a beautiful park • Just moments from an array of other great facilities • Four bedrooms with built-in robes • Main bedroom with bright ensuite and walk-in robe • A beautiful, well-equipped and spacious kitchen • Stainless steel appliances • Spacious on-flowing meals area • Huge open plan living area • A bonus rumpus room to the rear of the home • Drive thru access, secure remote garage for 2 cars • Concreting and lush green grass • Crim-safe front security door • Ducted heating, cooling • Quality window furnishings, stone benchtops • Beautiful front landscaping • Outdoor storage area

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YPA MELTON 9746 8899 272-274 High Street, Melton 26 MELTON & MOORABOOL STAR WEEKLY \ DECEMBER 11, 2018

Inspect

Wed 6-6.30pm & Sat 12-12.30pm Photo ID required

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Shane Spiteri 0488 980 115 Courtney White 0404 659 100

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Shane Spiteri 0488 980 115 Courtney White 0404 659 100

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The Perfect Family Home - 829m2 (Approx)

Private Sale $639,000 - $659,000

Melton 18 Darlingsford Boulevard

Melton West 60 Fleetwood Circuit • A large living area upon entry • 4 BRs with BIRs, master with ens & WIR • Beautiful kitchen, meals area • Extensive paving, large pergola • Alarm, CCTV, roller shutters • Double garage, landscaped gardens

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Wed 5-5.30pm & Sat 11-11.30am Photo ID required

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Shane Spiteri 0488 980 115 Courtney White 0404 659 100

Melton West 2 Gleneagles Drive

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Sat 10-10.30am Photo ID required

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Mark Edwards 0422 017 068 Ryan Anders 0434 900 300

YPA MELTON 9746 8899 272-274 High Street, Melton

• Large lounge with a fireplace • Four bedrooms, separate study • A huge master with large ensuite • Kitchen, meals and living area • Low maint yard, large pergola • Ducted heating, evaporative cooling

Private Sale $519,000 - $549,000 Inspect

Wed 5-5.30pm & Sat 12-12.30pm Photo ID required

Contact

Shane Spiteri 0488 980 115 Kate McGlone 0401 853 244

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The forecast for Melbourne – falling prices followed by moderate growth After a tumultuous 12 months for Australia’s property markets, 2019 looks likely to be a year of greater stability. That’s not to say prices won’t fall further, but the pace of those falls will slow in the first half of the year before we move into another moderate growth phase, reports Trent Wiltshire, Domain economist.

We expect Sydney and Melbourne will be two of the weakest markets in 2019 and forecast prices to grow at about 4 per cent in 2020.

We expect the falls experienced by Sydney and Melbourne in the 2017-19 period will prove to be the largest since the late 1980s. But it’s worth remembering these falls have come on the back of an extraordinary period of rapid growth.

Investor caution, tighter bank lending practices, weak sentiment and new housing supply weighed on prices in 2018 and will continue to push prices lower in the next few months. But we expect things to turn around slowly in 2019.

Banks and potential borrowers should adjust to tighter lending standards, with lending growth to resume but at a more moderate pace. Also supporting house prices will be projected strong (albeit slowing) population growth, lower unemployment, faster wage growth and increasing first home-buyer activity.

A number of factors could result in prices deviating from the forecasts. The major downside risks include mortgage rates rising earlier and faster than expected; banks tightening lending even further; slower population growth; forced selling by investors; and a slowdown in the Chinese economy.

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The Melbourne property market is tipped to move into a stable period. (iStock)

intervention to support the market and a stronger economy could mean price growth is stronger than we forecast. The impact of the Labor Party’s proposed changes to negative gearing is more uncertain.

The reform will likely push prices lower eventually, but may actually support prices in the next six to 18 months.

We expect Melbourne house prices to decline by about one per cent in 2019 after a nine per cent fall in 2018. We forecast that Melbourne house prices will rise by

about four per cent in 2020. They are predicted to fall by about 11 per cent from a peak average of $910,000 in December, 2017, to a low point of about $800,000 in mid-2019.

Melbourne unit prices are expected to fall by about one to two per cent in 2018, and then prices are expected to grow by about one per cent in 2019 and 2020. Melbourne unit prices are predicted to fall by about three per cent from their peak of $507,000 in March, 2017, to about $490,000.

Tighter lending conditions and weak sentiment will weigh on Melbourne property prices in 2019. But Victoria’s unemployment rate is falling and Melbourne’s population growth is expected to remain very strong, with annual growth remaining above two per cent over the next few years. That will help to absorb the large pipeline of new housing supply expected to hit the market in the next couple of years.

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SPORT Former AFL star to steer Western Jets next season Western Jets have landed two-time Sydney Swans premiership star Ryan O’Keefe to coach the TAC Cup club.

O’Keefe will take over from Torin Baker, who recently moved to Hawthorn in a development coaching role.

O’Keefe will be entrusted with nurturing the top footballers in the western suburbs with his role encompassing overseeing the football academy program at the Maribyrnong Sports Academy.

The 37-year-old is best known for his stellar career as a player in the AFL. O’Keefe was pivotal in the Swans 2005 and 2012 premierships.

A big game midfield/half forward, he peaked on grand final day in 2012, taking out

the Norm Smith Medal for best-on-ground in the grand final.

After being drafted from the Calder Cannons, O’Keefe’s AFL career spanned 286 games for 261 goals.

“Ryan O’Keefe will be making a return to the competition he was drafted from close to 20 years ago at the Calder Cannons and will bring a unique mindset of being able to relate to and understand the needs of players at this level and what will be required of them at that next level as they progress,” AFL Victoria state talent manager Paul Hamilton said.

“The players at both the Western Jets and Maribyrnong Sports Academy will benefit from having such an experienced person at the helm, who will be able to utilise his

knowledge of playing at the highest level, and coaching at state level in the SANFL. “O’Keefe, as a level four coach, will play an important role in helping further develop players in our under 18 system, but also those who are aspiring to take their game further with the Sports Academy, spending time on their skills on and off the field.”

O’Keefe will not be going into the Jets coaching role cold.

He has spent the past four seasons in coaching roles with the Adelaide Crows, firstly as midfield development coach and then coach of the Crows SANFL team.

Maribyrnong Sports Academy director Mark McAllion was thrilled to bring O’Keefe in because of his understanding of what it

takes to make it to the top level.

“It’s very exciting to partner with AFL Victoria and the Western Jets to have someone with Ryan’s experience both as a player and a coach join the academy’s coaching ranks,” he said.

“Torin Baker did a fantastic job in developing the program over recent years and we now look forward to Ryan taking it to an even higher level, in conjunction with assistant coaches Scott Lucas and Leon Harris.

“The Academy’s AFL student-athletes are definitely very fortunate to be coached and mentored by such high quality individuals.”

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Bats lack determination

By Tara Murray Melton’s batting woes continued on Saturday in the Victorian Sub-District Cricket Association south-west season.

Inconsistent is the best way to describe the Lions’ batting this season and they put together another sub par score, this time against Moorabbin.

Playing at home, the Lions were bowled out for 132, facing just over half their overs.

The Lions were at one stage 5-45 and never recovered.

Nathan Taylor top-scored with 45, while Prabath Priyankara made 29 coming in at nine.

Only two other players reached double figures.

Lions’ coach Nathan Geisler said the most frustrating thing was that it was a match they were expected to win.

“There was some disappointing shots and we didn’t apply ourselves,” he said.

“It’s the inconsistency with the batting that we’ve been speaking about.

“Making 132 against a side you’re expected to beat, you expect to bat a little bit better.”

Geisler said batting woes had plagued them all season and they plan to make some changes.

This match is the third time they have failed to score at least 140 and they are yet to win two matches in a row.

The Lions sit eighth on the ladder.

“A few blokes in the twos have been making runs and we will look to give them a shot,” Geisler said. “They’ve had three good weeks and we’ve got the depth in the twos which we didn’t have last year. Guys are putting their hands up.

“We might also tinker with the order.”

With the game already in its control, Moorabbin batted smartly and got to 2-81 at stumps.

Ash Sweet and Jake Charge have the wickets for the Lions.

Geisler said they could have had another two wickets, with two catches going down late.

He says they are not out of the game.

“If we had have taken those catches it would have been 4-80, which would have given us more of a chance,” he said.

“We did though get 8-40 towards the back end of the game against Ormond so we’re still in with a chance if the bowlers do what they’ve done in the majority of games.

“They’ve done it in the past, hopefully they can do it again.”

The Lions’ second XI had a much better day, making 6-298 against Moorabbin.

Pawan Wickramasinghe made 95 and three players made half centuries. The innings included a third wicket partnership of 160 between Wickramasinghe and Ricky Frew.

In other first XI games, Taylors Lakes, the Lions next opponent, is on the verge of a second straight win.

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Melton’s Michael Lake. (Shawn Smits)

Melton breaks win drought Melton has finally returned to the winners’ list in Bowls Victoria Pennant, division 1, section 1.

A first-up loss on Saturday was followed by a handy win on Sunday.

In the first match, Melton went down to second-placed Sunbury.

Sunbury took all 18 points in its 86 (18)-61 (0) win.

But three of the four rinks were separated by five shots or less, with only one Sunbury rink having a big win.

That loss was Melton’s sixth in a row.

But the side turned things around on Sunday, coming away with the win against second bottom side Werribee. On the road, Melton won 88 (16)-57 (2).

The win keeps Melton in sixth spot on 77 points. It sits 27 points behind fourth-placed Glenroy.

In the Central Highlands Bowls division, Bacchus Marsh smashed Gisborne Yellow, claiming all 18 points in the 146 (18)-61 (0) win.

With Kyneton Golf losing to Gisborne Red, the win moved Bacchus Marsh back to the top of the ladder.

Lancefield upset Kyneton 87 (16)-81 (2) and Romsey beat Trentham 96 (16)-90 (2).

In division 2, Macedon Ranges, Bacchus Marsh, Kyneton Red and Woodend were the winners.

Gisborne, Kilmore, Macedon Ranges, Woodend and Romsey came away with the points in division 3.

Tara Murray It was a tough day for Prabath Priyankara and his Melton team. (Shawn Smits)

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Burnside Heights will help kick off the Essendon District Football League season next year. The division 2 side will face Jacana under lights on April 5, the starting date of the season across all three grades. Division 1 side Hillside will start its season a day later, away against Oak Park. The Sharks will have a week off before facing Taylors Lakes in their traditional Anzac Day clash.

By Tara Murray It was a successful T20 campaign for St Anthonys in the Cricket Victoria Women’s Community Cricket north-west B competition.

While the Saints didn’t make finals, for them it was about building on the progress they made in their first season.

By results alone, it was clear the Saints had improved, winning four matches, compared to a total of two matches in the T20 and one-day competition last season.

Saints coach Warren Haffenden said a year under their belts had helped.

He said they had similar player numbers to last season as they had lost a few players, but also picked up a few.

“It was good practice to see how they liked it,” he said. “Last year was a hard slog being new and having not played before.

“They’ve done really well.

“They scored more runs and have taken more wickets than they did last season. The figures show who has stepped up, which is pretty much just about everyone.”

Haffenden said as well as more wins on the board, they were more competitive for longer.

He said they were not that far off the top group of sides.

“Everyone was up, number-wise,” he said.

“We were a bit more sound in batting out the 20 overs and a couple of times the openers batted through.”

Haffenden said the most pleasing development was how much the girls wanted to work on their games.

He said they were spending more time in the nets than a lot of the male cricketers at the club.

“They train two nights a week,” he said.

“There’s three or four junior girls who train with both the seniors and juniors.

“Others are down at the nets every Saturday when the guys are playing.

“They are getting reward for effort.”

The Saints got their one-day campaign underway on Sunday against EMP/Willy Congs.

Haffenden said he liked how all the T20 games were scheduled at the start followed by one-day competition.

He said before the match he was interested in how they would go in the longer format and they had set small personal goals.

St Anthonys started the one-day competition with a loss.

Willy Congs made 9-164 from their overs, and Amanda Quirk and Victoria Lavanda took two wickets each for the Saints.

The Saints fell short, finishing 5-130.

This weekend they face Coburg 2.

Melton Centrals, which is through to the B competition T20 final, started their one-day season with a win. The Centrals were meant to play at Gisborne, but Gisborne forfeited.

SPORT

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Darley has announced the signing of Trent Angwin for next year’s Ballarat Football League season. Angwin, who is still contracted with Bacchus Marsh, is expected to have his first training session with the Devils this week. Angwin is the second signing announced by the Devils, with former Carlton player Nick Graham also joining the club.

Melton South has added some much-needed height to its playing list with the signing of former Carlton big man Paul Bower, who played 90 games for the Blues. He joins the Panthers having played a key role for Deer Park in helping it win a sixth straight Western Region Football League division 1 premiership.

Panthers coach Heath Pritchard said they were thrilled to get Bower on board. “We were determined to bring some height into the side and he’s in a good age bracket,” Pritchard said.

“He can play both ends of the ground.

He’s pretty fit and can run through the midfield, as well. We’re excited to have him at the club.”

Cricket

Melton Centrals has added another win to its tally in Victorian Turf Cricket Association Russell Pollock Shield division 5. Centrals made 5-214 in reply to Bellbridge’s 108 to secure first-innings points. Centrals sent Bellbridge back in, looking for the outright win, but fell short with Bellbridge making it through and finishing 7-118. Melton South Royals lost a thriller to Aberfeldie Park.

Chasing 188, the Royals were bowled out for 185.

FOR MORE SPORT, VISIT Web: starweekly.com.au Melton & Moorabool Star Weekly @starweeklysport @star_weekly Eva Lavanda in action for St Anthonys on Sunday. (Shawn Smits)

Bacchus Marsh battles back for a tough victory Bacchus Marsh Lions had to come from behind to keep their winning streak alive in the Country Basketball League south-west men’s competition.

The top four match-up against Bellarine Storm was a good test for the Lions and their strong finals ambitions.

The Lions trailing at three-quarter time but snuck home 65-63.

Lions co-coach Jeff Feben said that for most of the night, luck hadn’t gone their way.

“It was really close and we trailed for most of the game,” he said.

“It was one of those games that was a real tough, grinding game. The ball didn’t want to go into the hole, but we were able to keep in it.

“We got into a position to win in the last quarter and were able to step up and get the win.”

Feben said that despite trailing at three-quarter time, the Lions had been confident. While not at full strength, the Lions had more bodies to use, with the Storm

travelling with just eight players.

Feben said they looked to exploit that superiority in the last quarter as the Storm players tired.

“We managed to get back into the game in the last quarter,” he said. “We pushed the hammer in the back court and it paid off for us. We really pushed up the last six to seven minutes.

“Diquan Williams came on and really attacked the basket with his speed and leap … it helps when your two captains step up, as they always tend to do.”

It was those two captains who top scored – Billy Feben scoring 22 points and Jordan Kirk 19.

The win moves the Lions above the Storm, with the Lions now sitting in third on the back of six straight wins.

Jeff Feben said the win was an important one as it came against a side that looks likely to play finals.

The top four sides – Horsham Hornets, Mt Gambier Lakers, the Lions and the Storm –

have a gap on the rest of the competition.

The Lions will this week face Colac Kookas before a break for Christmas.

They then have three games after Christmas, including against Mt Gambier in the final round.

Feben said a win this weekend would put them in a good position with the break coming.

“We’re sitting 8-2 and would like to go into Christmas 9-2,” he said.

“Every game is a must-win game. We’ll look to regroup and come back and look at finals.

“Hopefully, we’ll have a full team back after Christmas.”

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Still making a big impression

By Ewan Kennedy, Marque Motoring

AT A GLANCE MODEL RANGE

The Mini began life as a tiny no-nonsense very practical car that could carry four people with less squeezing than might have been expected and became a legend.

BMW Mini was launched in 2001 after the British maker got into so much financial strife that the German company moved in to sort out the mess.

Thankfully, the guys and gals at BMW understood that though Mini had remained a sensible car, it had also become the king of the customisers.

Styling changes on the latest Mini are minimal. Instead of making exterior changes, technology and infotainment have received major upgrades based on those introduced in recent years on BMW’s own models. A new palette of colours and trims have been introduced.

Cooper 1.5-litre three-door hatch: $29,900 (manual) Cooper S 2.0-litre three-door hatch: $39,900 (manual) JCW 2.0-litre three-door hatch: $49,900 (manual) Cooper 1.5-litre five-door hatch: $31,150 (manual) Cooper S 2.0-litre three-door hatch: $41,150 (manual) Note: These prices do not include government or dealer delivery charges. Contact your local Mini dealer for drive-away prices.

Styling

New design LED lights are standard on the Cooper S – the model we test – and on John Cooper Works. The LEDs are integrated into the main headlight fitting and increase both low and high-beam range.

An optional adaptive LED system using a matrix high-beam function that adapts to the road ahead was on our test car and certainly made night driving safer and simpler.

Infotainment

The updated Mini sees the introduction of Mini Connected, which uses a touchscreen interface and the 4G network. Included are Real-Time Traffic Information as well as Remote Services, Connected Services, Tele Services and a Concierge function. Connected Services provides weather information, key

The shape of the Mini is arguably one of the most recognisable in the car world. (Supplied)

points of interest, news items, petrol station locations and send-to-car functionality.

Powertrains

The Cooper S has a 2.0-litre four-cylinder turbo-petrol unit that produces 141 kW of power and 280 Nm of torque.

Transmission options are a six-speed manual gearbox or a sports-tuned seven-speed dual-clutch automatic with paddle shifters. The JCW’s dual-clutch includes launch control to minimise standing-start times.

Driving

Steering and handling let you use a combination of the throttle and steering wheel that’s all-but intuitive.

The brakes hauled off speed with ease and never showed the slightest sign of fade.

Engine lag is minimal and once it’s passed there’s strong torque that makes light work of hills. If you engage the Sport mode for added fun, you get better performance and a much-improved exhaust note.

The automatic transmission is almost

always in the correct gear, though habit had us probably using the paddle shifters more than required.

Having said that, there’s no way I would buy a Mini of any sort with an automatic.

Ride comfort is generally good, but some hard bumps and dips did find their way into the interior.

Fuel consumption isn’t something that’s generally spoken about when testing a performance car, but efficient engines are often surprisingly economical. Which was the case in the Mini Cooper S around town. When fanging in the country, it sat in the nine to twelve litres per hundred kilometres range. On motorways, that dropped to below the sevens.

Summing up

BMW Mini is a delight to drive and to look at.

Indeed, many spend more time improving the looks to their taste than actually concentrating on the driving. A car for all ages and uses.

Love it.

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By Ewan Kennedy, Marque Motoring

MODEL RANGE ES300h Luxury: $63,750 ES300h Sports Luxury: $71,910 Note: These prices do not include government or dealer delivery charges. Contact your local Lexus dealer for drive-away prices.

The shape of the all-new Lexus ES sedan is almost coupe-like. (Supplied)

been redesigned and gains vibration feedback.

Heated front seats in ES Luxury offer 10-way power adjustment. In Sports Luxury, they are also ventilated. There’s 14-way adjustment for the driver’s seat and 12-way for the passenger seat.

Rear headroom has been improved and luggage space benefits from the hybrid battery being relocated under the rear seat.

The LCD instrument panel incorporates a 7.0-inch multi-information display.

Other ES Luxury equipment includes dual-zone airconditioning, automatic, a moonroof, electronic park brake, premium trim and a power-adjustable steering column.

Sports Luxury expands the airconditioning to three zones with a humidity sensor. It is also equipped with a hands-free boot opener, semi-aniline leather-accented seats, heated steering wheel and adjustable, heated rear seats that recline.

New ES 300h is equipped with the latest

active safety and driver assistance technologies from the Lexus Safety System+.

New features include daytime cyclist detection as part of the comprehensive pre-collision system. Already capable of detecting oncoming vehicles and pedestrians, the system has also been enhanced to detect pedestrians at night.

All in all, the stylish new Lexus ES sounds like a most impressive vehicle and sells for a moderate price for this prestige class.

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In an interesting move, Lexus will import only hybrid versions of its Lexus ES 300. Now in its seventh-generation, the ES is being offered in Luxury and Sports Luxury grades.

Compared with the outgoing gen-six Lexus ES, power has been increased by almost six per cent to 160kW, while fuel consumption has been reduced by 16.4 per cent to 4.6 litres/100 kilometres as measured on the Australian combined cycle.

A new-generation 2.5-litre petrol engine is among the most thermally efficient in a production vehicle. It is linked to an electric hybrid system with components that are smaller, lighter and more efficient than in the outgoing model.

In an apparently odd move, the Japanese company that has made its name by providing near-silent running is offering drivers the chance to turn on an “active sound control”.

This generates an audio feedback that gives the aural effect of up and downshifts like those experienced with a geared automatic transmission. We will comment on this when we borrow a road test car from Lexus.

Alloy wheels are standard; 17-inch for the ES Luxury and 18-inch under the Sports Luxury.

To counteract noise that can be generated by low-profile tyres, the 18-inch wheels have a hollow rim structure to help reduce the noise.

Infotainment is controlled through a 12.3-inch multimedia screen and there’s a wireless phone charger. Satellite navigation, Lexus Enform and DAB+ digital radio are standard. ES Luxury features a 10-speaker Pioneer audio system. For Sports Luxury, the Lexus ES debuts a 17-speaker Mark Levinson surround-sound system.

The Lexus Remote Touch Interface pad has

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