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What’s Hollywood A-lister Rachel Griffiths doing working on a local web series? Sarah Harris finds out

sh, jet and honey brown, Rachel Griffiths and her creative collaborators inject some serious glamour into the grungy back lane behind the TWR office. The photographer, who’s old enough to remember the original TV series, laughs that the trio of accomplished actors and filmmakers look like Angels, only in this incarnation, very much sans Charlie. Maria Theodorakis, the youngest of the group of 40-somethings, playfully cocks a finger at him. The girls do the jokes around here. Rachel, Maria and Trudy Hellier have come together on Little Acorns – a wickedly funny and teeny bit shocking workplace comedy series set in a childcare centre called Big Oak. The nine-part series of three- to five-minute punchy episodes, written and directed by Maria and Trudy, will feature in this year’s St Kilda Film Festival as part of its special Australia’s Favourite Web Series program. Rachel, who dazzlingly plays a small role of “a helicoptering love mum, with hair that puts Hollywood to shame”, is also one of three executive producers of the series, funded by Screen Australia and Film Victoria. This is the second year the country’s longest-running short-film festival has included work created specifically for the web, a platform that has exploded in Australia since Melbourne comedians Kate McCartney and Kate McLennan first unleashed The Katering Show in 2015. Now Little Acorns is seeding the same ground, building a social media following with the aid of digital strategists and attracting hundreds of thousands of YouTube views since its release last September. The idea for the series grew out of Maria and Trudy’s desire to write a comedy to showcase some of the many talented women they knew and admired, including Emily Taheny (Mad as Hell, The Chaser’s War on Everything), Belinda McClory (Kath & Kim, The Matrix Everything Matrix) and Genevieve Morris (No No Activity Activity, Comedy Inc.), who play the main roles of Big Oak’s assistant head, director and chef, respectively. Acclaimed performers in their own right, Maria and Trudy are as adept at constructing characters as playing them. Maria, who beat her former college mate Rachel as well as Judy Davis to win the Australian Film Institute award for best actress in 2002 for her searing performance in Walking on Water Water, has written several plays and the international award-winning short Car Lady & Bike Girl. Trudy, who won an AFI for best short screenplay for Break and Enter Enter, is a veteran of stage and screen. She’s appeared in more than 40 productions, from Play School and Blue Heelers to David Williamson’s play Charitable Intent, where she and Maria first met. “We wanted to write a show about women behaving badly,” Maria says. “People always expect us (women) to be the adult in the room. In a lot of film, TV, plays, the eye-rolling sensible one is the woman while the guy gets to play up, have all the fun and take the lead – and we were just bored with that. “Funny women was our first premise, but in order

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to present funny women we needed an authentic space where women dominated.” As mothers with two daughters apiece, they were well familiar with the setting of the suburban childcare centre. “We both had little children, so we had been in that world,” Trudy says. “It seemed to make sense and no one had really used that (childcare centre setting) because, I think, people are really scared of having children on screen. But we understood how to deal with children very well.” The mostly well-behaved children in the series are, in fact, very much the extras to the adults and their infantile rows, pranks and stirring. The project immediately appealed to Rachel, who studied drama and dance at Victoria College Rusden (now Deakin University) with Maria. “It’s the trenches, it is behind the scenes, backstage,” she says. “Like being in the ER. [In] all those backstage settings there is a gallows humour. “Our humour is mostly milked from the idea we all think these adults (childcare workers) are Mary Poppins while they have our children, whereas when they go into the kitchen to make a cup of tea, how they debrief from having to negotiate the battle over Thomas The Tank Engine is actually really funny. “To deal with children 10 hours a day and to deal with their highly strung parents, who are time poor and have just driven for 45 minutes in the wrong direction from work in order to do the drop-off because there is no available childcare spot around the corner from their house, you really do need humour.”

rudy and Maria spoke to many childcare workers while researching the show, which was filmed in a real childcare centre during school holidays. “All of them seemed to have had a moment of hiding in the cubby house to get away from a particular parent. I don’t know whether that parent was me,” says Maria, who professes to have fulfilled the stereotype of the needy mum. “It really is a ridiculously funny world where everybody is kind of stripped of their identity in servitude of the children in a way,” adds Trudy. At the same time as creating a comedy, the writers also wanted to acknowledge the importance of the role played by the low-paid workers to which society entrusts its children. “These women for us are heroes. I couldn’t have done what I have done without childcare,” Maria says. “Ditto,” echoes Rachel. All three women admit to their own moment of forgetting it was their turn to pick up, or falling foul of the other mummies. “It is a bit like going back to school in terms of the mum etiquette,” says Rachel, whose youngest child is now seven. “It is a place where you run into the coal face of everyone else’s opinions. You are expected to accept everybody’s choice, but I refuse to accept people’s choice not to vax, but ride on my kids’ vaccination. “I also remember having a big argument with this woman who was upset about how many kids with

commitment to new media. It felt it was very young and kind of brave where I was like … tell me how it works again.” She says new platforms have democratised content-making. “It is now not only for special people who have gone to film school or have access to $100,000.” She says this levelling of the playing field is particularly welcome as women still struggle to find a voice on small and large screens, despite initiatives such as Screen Australia’s new $5 million Gender Matters program, which aims to reduce the imbalance in lead creative roles.

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special needs there were. But I would really rather my child grew up understanding the diversity of human beings and if that means they come home with the odd bite, I can trade that off. I can actually justify that. “Yes, day to day, it’s a scramble. I have had the six o’clock call and you go ‘yes, yes, stuck in traffic’ and every minute after 6pm is $60. It’s insane, but we don’t live in fear of that as much as being the one to forget they are in the back of the car on a 40-degree day.” But Little Acorns is not about “mummy guilt”, Rachel stresses: “We really wanted to stay with the workers, not the neurotic, wretched kind of decisions mums make.” The time has probably never been more right for Little Acorns, as the latest census statistics shows the typical Australian is a 38-year-old woman with two children. “Our show talks to that woman,” Trudy says. Yet, despite the obvious audience, the series, originally written for television, has found no takers in Australia. The creators have turned to the US to try to

get if off the ground in longer form. “There are only a few doors you can knock on here to do a half-hour comedy and we have explored our options as far as we can go,” Trudy says. This was one of the reasons, when the pair heard there was money available through Screen Australia for multiplatform productions, they decided to turn it into a web series.

here were other attractions with the web format too. “With a web series, you can make it more immediately and put it out in the world and see what it is like because, in a way, you don’t know what your baby is really like until you put it out into the world,” Trudy says. Rachel, who made her own directing and writing debut with the award-winning short film Tulip (starring Bud Tingwell), in 1998, readily admits she is a novice in the web format. “I was really excited about their

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Hence the importance of events like the St Kilda Film Festival. Paul Harris, festival director for 18 of its 34 years, has been a champion of both Australian content and equity in film. Of the films in the festival’s Top 100 Short Films category this year, more than half were produced by women, with a record 41 female directors. “The truth is we don’t have the show (Little Little Acorns Acorns) on a network, so even my cannonball fully loaded is not enough to penetrate whatever barriers there are,” Rachel says. “You just keep going, get another ball, stick it in the cannon, fire it and use each other as energy.” The three women all have other projects on the go. Trudy and Maria last year received funding under the Gender Matters program for an online venture called Caravan of Love. A major production house has also optioned their riskiest project yet – a revenge drama set in a women’s crisis centre called Black Eyes. Rachel, who has just returned home from making a pilot for a new NBC show called Shelter Shelter, is attached as director to a new period drama that tells the story of women’s suffrage activist Vida Goldstein, and is shortly off to Cannes to try to finance “a very expensive movie about a girl and a horse”. That film, Ride Like a Girl, tells the inspirational story of Michelle Payne, the first female jockey to win the Melbourne Cup. It’s projected to cost between $13 million and $14 million, which equates to the budget for The Dressmaker. The Dressmaker “It is a huge story, a girls’ action film and it needs that budget level,” Rachel says. “It has a really large cast because it is a wonderful kaleidoscope of Australian life.” The script has been written by Andrew Knight (The Water Diviner Diviner, Hacksaw Ridge) with Elise McCredie (Nowhere Boys, Strange Fits of Passion). Casting for Michelle is down to a very short list. It will be Rachel’s full-length directing debut, the latest jump in what she says has been an incredible ride since she first starred in the classic Australian film Muriel’s Wedding Wedding. “We’re here for the long haul,” Rachel says. “We will keep looking for stories and trying to find platforms for as long as there are stories to be told.” ● sharris@theweeklyreview.com.au » The St Kilda Film Festival runs from May 18-27. The Australia’s Favourite Web Series session featuring Little Acorns is on May 21 at 2pm. Full program: stkildafilmfestival.com.au » littleacornsseries.com.au MAY 10, 2017 \ THE WEEKLY REVIEW 7

t’s a long road from Moama to Kiev, but pop star Isaiah Firebrace has walked it in record time. At 17, last year’s X Factor winner has been picked to play the gig of a lifetime in front of 250 million viewers at the Eurovision Song Contest. But while he’s getting used to the idea of being watched by a significant chunk of the Western world, there’s one particular performance Isaiah would rather everyone stopped watching. His first attempt at cracking X Factor ended in disgrace when, during the preliminary round, he forgot the words to Tracy Chapman’s Fast Car Car. The clip is still available to view on YouTube. To watch it is to see a nightmare made real on national television. “Before going on stage, I actually felt kinda confident,” Isaiah says now, squirming down the phone line. “I had the lyrics in my head, I was going through it. ‘Whatever happens, happens,’ I thought. But the worst possible thing happened.” The celebrity judges (including Chris Isaak, Dannii Minogue and James Blunt) were initially impressed by Isaiah’s impassioned take on the song, but their expressions soon turned to horror, embarrassment and even disgust as the young performer fumbled, mumbled and finally surrendered. “Guy Sebastian called it a brainfart,” Isaiah says. “I don’t really forget my words that often. To do that on a national stage was pretty, uh …” This is the only point in our conversation where words fail Isaiah. But he’s says he’s philosophical about it, even if he does joke that the clip should be forever deleted from the internet. For most performers, a mishap like this would have been an end of career moment. Instead, Isaiah says it gave him the determination to continue. “As soon as I came offstage, I was a mess. I cried more than I ever have. I was saying to myself, ‘I don’t want to come back to this’. But after I got over the crying, I

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knew I did want to go back. I didn’t want to go down as the guy who forgot his lyrics – and then went home and did nothing about it. I wanted to come back and prove myself and I think I’ve done that.” Now he’s about to prove himself again, this time on the international stage. He seems remarkably unfazed by the prospect of performing in the Kiev arena, if somewhat giddy with excitement. Isaiah says he’s aware that this time he’s carrying the hopes of his nation on his shoulders (Australia’s Dami Im came second last year) and that he’s keen, like Jessica Mauboy before him, to recognise his Indigenous heritage on stage. But he also appears to be gifted with remarkable self-confidence for a small-town boy.

they really helped me through a lot of things. I still listen to her every day. I think I’m really influenced by her singing style.” He says growing up in Moama (population 3700) on the Murray River was challenging for a boy with artistic aspirations. But he found an outlet performing in church gospel choirs and as part of a three-piece band with his dad on guitar and his older brother on drums. They played churches all across NSW, even the odd pub. The glowing feedback young Isaiah received encouraged him to pursue singing lessons and to compete in competitions in Melbourne. But all this travel wasn’t cheap. As his family stretched to make ends meet, Isaiah found himself having to drop out of

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he’s carrying the hopes of his nation on his shoulders He’s come a long way since he first took to the stage at age three, when he was so shy and terrified that he had to hide behind the microphone stand. “There’s nerves with everything, but my nerves are never negative now. It’s more just wanting to get out there and do it.” Having established himself as one of the country’s hottest young pop artists since winning X Factor last November and releasing his debut single It’s Gotta Be You, which reached No. 26 on the Australian charts and hit No.12 in Sweden, it’s a surprise to learn that Isaiah didn’t discover pop music until a couple of years ago. Before then, his musical diet consisted of classic rock and country, as his dad refused to let him listen to the radio. When he did stumble on pop and R&B, there was one artist above all who left her mark. “I don’t tell people that often about my secret Mariah Carey obsession. I only discovered her last year,” he says. “She writes a lot of inspirational, optimistic songs and

his first international competition because he couldn’t afford the airfare. Now he’s cracked the big time, he’s keen to give back to the family he says offered him nothing but encouragement and support. “Growing up, I had nothing to give, we really had no money at all. Now that I do, I just want to give back to anyone I can. Hopefully one day I can get a house and have my family move in with me.” This isn’t your typical pop star dream. Don’t most pop stars become rich and famous to get away from it all? “I can’t see myself living without them. I miss them every time I go away. Having them waiting for me in Melbourne, in a house I bought, would be amazing.” ● mbartlett@theweeklyreview.com.au » Isaiah will represnt Australia singing at the Eurovision Song Contest 2017, showing on SBS May 12-14,

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dad that say something like, ‘Did you get this from the Big Book of Cliches for Girls?’” While the idea for their Monsarrat series came from Tom, it’s Meg who does the lion’s share of the work. Now in her 40s, she originally avoided following in her father’s writerly footsteps. Did Tom approach her with the series as a way of tricking her into becoming a novelist? “Yeah, I thought she hadn’t suffered enough,” he says. “Meg likes to quote: teach a man to fish and he becomes self-sufficient; teach a man to write a novel and you subject

him to a life of rejection and self-doubt. But I had a sense that, on balance, it would make her happy.” His hunch was right, Meg says. Working with her dad has given her the confidence to pursue her own ideas, but she’s particularly grateful for the window it has given her on his greatest passion. “It always felt like a country only he could visit, but now I’m allowed in.” ● MYKE BARTLETT » The Unmourned, by Meg and Tom Keneally (Penguin), RRP $32.99

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or soprano Anna O’Byrne, playing Eliza Doolittle attempt to address the gender politics of the original. has been quite an education. Chosen by Dame The romance between Eliza and Professor Henry Julie Andrews herself for the 50th-anniversary Higgins (played by British actor Charles Edwards) was revival of My Fair Lady, Melbourne-born Anna previously explicit, but the new production leaves it to says the stage and screen legend has become something the audience to decide exactly what sort of relationship of a mentor. the pair enjoy. “She gave me some of the best singing lessons I’ve ever For Anna, the show is more powerful – and relevant – had,” Anna says. “Text is so important to Julie, really for shifting the tale away from a simple love story. communicating the story and making sure every single “Now it has some interesting points to make about person in the theatre hears every single word.” how we relate to different sorts of people and equality,” Directed by Dame Julie, the revival proved a she says. “That’s the important thing to me, doing this smash hit during a limited season at the Sydney in 2017. The fear of the other seems very prevalent in Opera House last year. This month, it arrives our society.” in Melbourne. In taking on the role of Eliza, Anna is aware While it’ll be up against the thoroughly she’ll invite comparisons with Hollywood “i googled modern Book of Mormon and Disney’s legends Audrey Hepburn and, of course, feminist updated Aladdin, My Fair Lady proudly perspectives” Dame Julie – who originated the part for its remains a nostalgic throwback to the golden first theatrical run. Yet she seems remarkably age of the stage musical. But even though the sanguine about working under the woman book and aesthetic are half a century old, Anna whose role she has inherited. says it was important the show found something new “Julie was very honest about her apprehension and to say. fears about directing. She’s a very honest person. There “When I found out I’d got the part, I Googled is a sheen there to her, but I was surprised how direct feminist perspectives on My Fair Lady,” Anna says. she was.” “Because I thought, ‘what do I have to say about The audition process spanned three months, with this as a woman?’. So we’re doing a new version in Dame Julie making the final casting decision. Anna says which I get out a giant mallet and whack everyone over she’s not sure what tipped the balance in her favour. the head.” “I didn’t ask her. I knew that it would be a big thing She’s joking, obviously. Eliza keeps her mallet for her to choose someone to take over her role,” she off-stage, although Anna says there has been some says. “We chatted a lot, because I think she wanted to

feel a connection with the person. She liked my strength and encouraged me to explore that.” It’s not the first time Anna has taken on a major role made famous by a star performer. She was finishing her opera training at the Victorian College of the Arts when she was recruited as Christine’s understudy in the Australian production of Phantom of the Opera – a role created by Sarah Brightman. Soon after, Anna was handpicked by Andrew Lloyd Webber himself to play Christine in the Australian production of Love Never Dies, the sequel to Phantom of the Opera. She says she does her best to avoid hearing other people play parts she is about to tackle, limiting her research to what’s in the script. “You can’t ignore who has gone before – I was a big fan of Julie Andrews and Sarah Brightman – but hopefully you’re bringing your own instincts.” Love Never Dies proved a breakthrough role for Anna. While the British production had an underwhelming response, the Australian retooling was a smash hit, transferring back to the West End at the end of its run here. Anna went with it and has since made London her home. She and her boyfriend have lived there for five years, although Anna admits their schedules – he also works in theatre – mean they’re rarely in the same place for long. They’re talking about soon taking a shot at Broadway, if only so they can spend more time together. Part of the problem with planning ahead, Anna says, is that she’s already ticked off most of the items

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wo nonagenarians, a retirement home, a bridge club. It doesn’t sound like a recipe for theatrical success, but MTC’s latest production – Minnie & Liraz – has been selling at a phenomenal rate ahead of its world premiere. Star Virginia Gay puts this success down to the fact that it bucks the trend of focusing on the young and the beautiful. “It’s not what Hollywood marketing execs would think of as a hit,” Virginia says. “I think people are really responding to a play that has two extraordinarily strong women of a particular age as the central relationship of the show. I wanted to be part of a show that values older women and says ‘your story is important, you’re the funny central characters, not just satellite characters to the young and the beautiful’.” No doubt it helps that Australian acting legends Nancye Hayes and Sue Jones have been cast as the conniving, competitive, bridge-champion grandmothers at the play’s heart. But bridge isn’t only game the duo are playing. They’re also trying to matchmake

their oddball grandkids, played by Peter Paltos and Virginia. It’s a rom-com, but not quite as you might expect. “I never have much time for beautiful young ingenues falling for each other,” Virginia says. “I’m drawn to the weirdos and that version of love, where you accept my weirdness and I see your weirdness as beautiful.” The other big draw is a script by white-hot Australian playwright Lally Katz, whose Neighbourhood Watch was a smash for MTC in 2014. Virginia was also keen to work with director Anne-Louise Sarks, but she says it’s been most inspiring to work on something that celebrates growing old disgracefully. “We expect older women to be polite, to stay on the sideline and to recognise their role as adjunct,” she says. “These women are more alive than ever, they’re so terrific and so whipsmart. Nancye and Sue are the funniest people in the room, with Lally’s text or without. I hope to be one quarter as zingy as these guys when I’m their age.” ● mbartlett@theweeklyreview.com.au

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Eurovision Song Contest \ SBS May 12-14, 7.30pm sbs.com.au/Eurovision/2017 Get ready to shake your sequins, the year’s glammiest night of Eurotrash is here. I’ll admit I preferred this campfest when we Australians took it all a bit less seriously, but it’s still pretty exciting to see one of our own make a play for the grand prize. Young X Factor luminary Isaiah Firebrace is carrying the nation’s hopes for 2017. Myf Warhurst and comedian Joel Creasey are the new hosts for SBS’s coverage. Here’s hoping for a little more snark. ●

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TRY THIS SINGING LESSONS

The reality Emmanuella hands me over to singing teacher and vocal coach Katherine Vowles for a one-on-one session. First she makes sure I’m comfortable and offers me tea to soothe my scratchy throat, then she takes me through some vocal scales as part of my warm up. I had been asked to choose a song prior to the lesson, and settled on Jar of Hearts by Christina Perri – not an easy tune to belt out. But with Katherine’s assistance, I am soon

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hitting notes I never thought I could reach. There are a few blow outs, admittedly, but far fewer than I exepected. The hour-long session flies by. I’m ecstatic with my progress by the time I leave. I even catch myself singing as I walk down the street. The pain factor No pain, just a healthy dose of nervous laughter on my part.

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The promise Find Your Voice is a collective of voice and performance experts who help singers of all skill levels to explore their vocal capabilities. Founder and principal vocal coach Emmanuella Grace started the business in London 10 years ago, and launched in Melbourne last July. Her aim is to provide a personalised service that focuses on using positive language and psychology as people learn. Emmanuella likens the voice to an instrument that requires plenty of practice. “We all have a voice, but we’re not all happy with how it sounds,” she says. “Our lessons are about learning how to play your instrument confidently so you can play it any way you want.”

The pay-off I had low expectations of what I could achieve in one lesson, but I was pleasantly surprised. By the time I began singing the full song, I was confident enough to push my voice. Who should try it? Find Your Voice is perfect for anyone who’s ever been curious about singing. Emmanuella says her clients range from people who sing in

the shower to professional singers who come in because they need a tune up. Would I do it again? Yes. I had so much fun, and hit my stride towards the end of the session. I want to keep singing; until my next lesson, I’ll keep practising in the shower. ● BRENDAN BALE bbale@theweeklyreview.com.au

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them for their chosen further training or university course.

VCE The VCE is the most popular final-years’ curriculum option for students as it is available in all Victorian secondary schools. Some universities also offer VCE studies for students who might be looking to go back to school and earn their final certificate. Requirements \ To pass the VCE, students must study English in year 11 and 12. Other subject choices are open, allowing students to specialise in subjects they do well in, or are required to do to qualify for university. While the ability to choose subjects is a big plus for the VCE, doing too many similar subjects, or too many from a particular specialisation, can affect a student’s final Australian Tertiary Admission Rank. The VCE is divided into four units. Units 1 and 2 are usually done during year 11 and units 3 and 4 in year 12. Students must complete internal school assessments – School Assessed Coursework and School Assessed Tasks – in years 11 and 12.

Scoring \ Successful VCE students can receive both a study score and an ATAR after completing their studies. This study score is calculated using the results from each subject – based on exams, SACs and SATs (where applicable). Each result is compared with other students’ results across the state, then standardised, before a study score is calculated by the VCAA. The maximum study score is 50. ● vcaa.vic.edu.au/Pages/vce/index.aspx

International Baccalaureate Diploma Program Like the VCE, the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program is a two-year course designed for year 11 and 12s (there are also IB programs for middle and primary years students). By name and nature, it is a more internationally focused course. (ISTOCK)

The experts at the Victorian government’s Youth Central (youthcentral.vic.gov.au, a website that offers education and job advice to people aged 12-25) suggest students should consider:

There are also General Achievement Tests, which can include written and oral exams. GATs are externally assessed through the Victorian Curriculum Assessment Authority and are held only for subjects in units 3 and 4 (year 12).

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tudents make many decisions towards the end of their secondary schooling, but some of the most daunting come even before those last two years. At the end of year 10, students have to choose which final diploma or certificate they’ll undertake at secondary school, which subjects will allow them to excel in their studies and lead to their chosen career. With the Victorian Certificate of Education, the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program (offered at selected schools across Victoria), the Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning, and Vocational Education and Training to choose from, there is plenty to consider.

Requirements \ The IB requires students to complete six subject areas: ● Literature; ● science; ● maths; ● humanities; and ● a foreign language. ● A sixth subject can be chosen from these study areas or a separate arts subject. As part of the IB, students must write an extended essay (about 4000 words) relating to one of their chosen subjects. It must take an in-depth view of their study. They also have to take the Theory of Knowledge course. It examines knowledge – specifically, “how do we know?” – and is assessed through a 1600-word essay and spoken exam. The IB also involves mandatory “creativity, action, service” outside the classroom (about three hours a week). This includes taking part in the arts, in some type of physical activity and doing community service. Scoring \ Like the VCE, the IB Diploma Program is assessed internally (at schools that offer the program) and externally (by IB examiners). Each subject is scored up to a maximum of 45. Unlike the VCE, the score is not compared to other students or standardised; it is awarded according to criteria set by the IB. ● ibo.org

VCAL The Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning is a more hands-on option for students in years 11 and 12. The program is designed to give students work-related experience and prepare them for further education (at TAFE), enable them to do an apprenticeship or to move straight into work. VCAL can be done at a foundation, intermediate or senior level in year 11 and 12, and in conjunction with TAFEs or training centres. Requirements \ VCAL has four compulsory strands of study and skills students must undertake: ● Literacy and numeracy; ● work-related skills; ● industry-specific skills; ● personal development skills. Students who undertake the VCAL can transfer to the VCE. In this case, applicable subjects completed as part of the VCAL will count towards their final certificate. VCAL students receive a certificate and statement of results on successful completion of their studies. ● vcaa.vic.edu.au/Pages/vcal/students/studentfaq.aspx

VET Vocational Education and Training also lets students be hands-on with their learning, allowing them to take part in nationally recognised training programs. The training includes fields as diverse as equine studies, the music industry, small business, furnishing, health and hospitality. There are three ways to undertake the VET. ● As part of the VCE or VCAL. VCE VET programs are put together by the VCAA and can lead to nationally recognised qualifications while providing credit towards VCE or VCAL certificates; ● through school-based (or part-time) apprenticeships and traineeships. These are available in different industry areas. Students can study while also working to complete a VET qualification; ● by gaining study credits called Block Credit Recognition. This applies when students undertake qualifications for apprenticeships or traineeships that are not in a suite approved by the VCAA. Students who complete their VET can receive their VCE or VCAL certificate (issued by the VCAA) along with their VET certificate (issued by their training organisation). ● vcaa.vic.edu.au/Documents/vet/publications/ overviewbrochure.pdf ● MELISSA HEAGNEY melissa.heagney@theweeklyreview.com.au

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How exactly is the ATAR calculated? The ATAR is a rank, between 0 and 99.95, given to students who have completed their secondary school studies. Rankings are set in intervals of 0.05. The highest rank is 99.95, the next highest 99.90, and so on. The lowest automatically reported rank is 30.00,

● The VTAC scaled study score in one of English,

English language, literature or English as an additional language; ● The next best three VTAC scaled study scores permissible, and; ● 10 per cent of the fifth and sixth permissible scores that are available. ● Some caveats apply. See vtac.edu.au for further information. Why can’t a student receive an ATAR of 100? The ATAR is designed to describe a student’s achievement in terms of the proportion of other students with scores below them. Logically, nobody can have 100 per cent of students below them.

The ATAR does not determine whether or not a student has passed VCE. The decision to not report ATARs of 30 or below does not relate to “passing” anything. The lowest ATAR is 0.05 per cent and actual scores for those who receive 30 or below can be found online. A student might also pass the VCE but not receive an ATAR because of the combination of their studies. They might have too many mathematics, English or IT subjects, or some other combination. The rules state that a maximum of two of any single kind of study can be included in the primary four. For example, a student might have one English and three mathematics; while they have four studies, only two mathematics can be included in the primary four. That means one of the mathematics is excluded and, because there are no other scored studies to make up the fourth, no ATAR is calculated. How does the ranking work for those who do the International Baccalaureate rather than the VCE? A notional ATAR is calculated. The same occurs for students who take British A-levels, for example.

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The ATAR is developed from an aggregate produced by adding:

If a student receives an ATAR of less than 30, does that mean they haven’t passed their VCE?

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We asked the Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre’s communications director, Suzanne Connelly, all about the ATAR and what students need to know.

with ranks below 30.00 being reported as “less than 30”. The benchmark of 30 is simply a public reporting threshold, and the actual result is also available. VTAC uses Victorian Certificate of Education results issued by the Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority to calculate the ATAR.

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etting the best possible Australian Tertiary Admission Rank is something year 11 and 12 students across Melbourne strive for throughout their final years of study. It’s especially important for those who want to move on to further education such as university, as the ATAR is used to judge whether a student qualifies for entry into particular degrees. In Victoria, the ATAR compares a student’s final year 12 results with those of relevant students across Australia to rank them according to these results. There’s a lot for students to consider before starting year 11 and 12. Students and parents also have lots of questions about ATARs and how they work.

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Students can contact the VCAA about completing the VCE, but the requirements for receiving an ATAR (in general) include successful completion of year 11 and 12, at least one English study from the English group of subjects and then three other scorable studies that aren’t of a proscribed combination. Some conditions do apply and a complete list of the rules is available in the VTAC Year 10 Guide on the VTAC website (pages 16-23). Students can complete the VCE without receiving an ATAR.

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What are the requirements for completing the VCE and receiving an ATAR; and are there specific subjects that must be completed?

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Does the number of subjects a student undertakes during the VCE affect their ranking? For example, if they do fewer than six subjects, does it mean they will receive a lower ATAR? That depends on how well they do with fewer than six studies. If a student performs well with five studies, then they will still get a good ATAR.

High-performing students can still receive ATARs in the 90s with five studies. It really does depend on the their performance. For some students, concentrating on four studies might mean they perform better in those subjects because they have more time to focus on each. Whether they perform well enough to compensate for loss of the 10 per cent increment obtained for the other two studies depends greatly on the student. The decision certainly does not guarantee a lower score. Is there any other information students and parents should be aware of about ATARs? Choose studies you like and are good at. Don’t simply choose studies that you think will be scaled up, that is, that are harder and scaled accordingly. This will lead to problems. When a study is scaled down, it doesn’t mean the student will get a low ATAR. If they perform well, the result will be reflected. For example, if a student chooses a study because it has traditionally been scaled up and gets a 15, it can be scaled up to a 20. Compare this with doing something they like and are good at, when they might get a 40 scaled down to a 37. When VTAC is adding these scaled

scores, which is better and which will result in a higher ATAR? The 20 for the subject scaled up or the 37 for the subject scaled down? The 37, of course. Who should students and teachers speak to if they have questions? VTAC works extensively with careers teachers. The best people parents and students can talk to are the careers teachers at their school. ● MELISSA HEAGNEY melissa.heagney@theweeklyreview.com.au

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Choices for the future

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areer pathways aren’t always built in a straight line – especially by senior secondary-school students who are making choices to start on the road to their future. While some year 11 and 12 students have an clear idea of what they want to do, others can have a tougher time deciding. Professor Johanna Wyn from The University of Melbourne’s graduate school of education is an expert in young people’s transitions to work and further education. She’s also director of the Youth Research Centre, and says it’s not unusual for students to have no clear picture of their future career while at school. But there are things they can consider while making their decisions. “There are two things students really need to consider: What are they good at and what do they enjoy doing?” Johanna says. “There’s no point in going on to further study or a career if they don’t like what they’re doing. “They should also consider whether they are choosing an area of work that’s likely to be offered [into the future].” Johanna says young people need to think about future-proofing their job prospects by choosing a career in an area that’s likely to be relevant for some years to

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come. This includes jobs in fields such as digital media and technology. Similar recommendations are also made by the Foundation for Young Australians (fya.org.au), which has been researching future jobs. FYA identified seven clusters of new jobs in its New Work Mindset report, including in the technology, artisan (working with your hands) and caring fields. These jobs require “portable and adaptable” job skills, including strong interpersonal skills, technical know-how and enterprise (entrepreneurial) skills – something secondary schools in Melbourne are working with students to build and grow before they move on to further education. Schools help students to build skills and make career choices, but parents also have an important role, Johanna says (although they must also be mindful that the decision should ultimately be made by their child). “Parents really need to be aware of what their children are good at and encourage them to pursue those interests, rather than choosing a career because it sounds good for them to tell people what their children are studying,” she says. Johanna says this can lead to young people being unhappy and changing their choice of degree or career. The Australian Department of Education reported

that almost 13,000 students changed courses or institutions in 2014. That figure has remained steady for more than a decade. Johanna says parents should not be overly concerned if their children change their minds about their study and careers. “It’s a natural process of discovering what [students] are good at and what they’re not,” she says. “There’s no harm in mixing it around.” For those who have a clear idea of what they want to do after they finish school, Johanna says the way forward can be made easier with the right planning and advice. “Find out what you need to study to get into your particular course, and many schools have great job counsellors and teachers who know what’s going on in those courses, so talk to them,” she says. Johanna also recommends students talk to people who might have the same or a similar career to their goal – and even those who work in recruitment – to see what it takes to get such jobs. Those who are not so sure what they want their future to be should take the time to consider their options. “Take time out – travel, go and earn some money working and put some time between you and study and think about it in a year’s time,” Johanna says.

She adds that parents shouldn’t worry too much if their child’s future career path is not immediately clear. “I would say it’s increasingly common to not have a clear pathway,” she says. “It takes quite a while to decide and there are many other forms of study they can do to qualify for a career. “There are a lot of [non-university] courses in areas like digital tech and communication, which will give them an edge and won’t close doors and give them an opportunity to keep studying,” she says. ● MELISSA HEAGNEY melissa.heagney@theweeklyreview.com.au

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What we like For those more concerned about how much money they spend rather than how much they get for it in return, the 540C’s position at the bottom of the McLaren range could be seen as not having a big enough bat to swing around the corporate arena. For anyone else, this is a genuine supercar with supercar looks and supercar levels of performance. There is nothing obvious that sets it apart from the more expensive models; it doesn’t look cheap, it’s not missing anything in terms of major features and it still has the same twin-turbo V8, dual-clutch transmission set-up that can fire it from 0-100km/h in 3.5 seconds before topping out at 320km/h. In fact, its standard steel brakes (rather than carbon stoppers on the 570S) make it easier to drive in everyday situations. Otherwise, it carries all the good attributes we admire across the McLaren range. From

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a rational perspective, there’s an excellent seating position, it has expansive vision (by supercar standards), decent storage space and it is comfortable to potter around town in. At the other end of the driving spectrum, it is seriously quick and razor sharp. The steering is a real highlight, with the kind of telepathic feedback, precision and weighting that Porsche was once renowned for before moving to electric power steering. And the engine? Well, it’s ferocious above 3000rpm, when the turbos kick in, and sounds glorious as the revs rise thanks

to the warble generated by its flat-plane crankshaft configuration.

you have to explain to those who aren’t gear-heads – it’s not instantly recognisable.

What we don’t like We don’t have too many gripes about the 540C. Not that it’s perfect, mind you, as it does possess the usual supercar compromises: there is very little space for small items in the cabin; it takes a bit of contorting to get in and out of by ducking under its dihedral-opening doors; and the options list is both extensive and expensive. Other than that, McLaren is still a brand

Would I buy one? It’s partly because of that last point that I would buy the McLaren, as it is something different and appeals to those who appreciate the engineering ethos of the company rather than the badge itself. More than anything, though, the 540C is more affordable than a 488 GTB or a Huracan without being any less of a proper supercar. ● editorial@theweeklyreview.com.au

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hand in much of the restoration. Inside it is light-filled, inviting and speaks of his deep interest in art, history, design, architecture and, of course, music. “I love design, but a house has got to be about living,” he says. “People get very caught up with trends, but I think it comes down to what feels right for you.” ● SARAH HARRIS sharris@theweeklyreview.com.au » Join Joe & The Black Sorrows with Vika & Linda Bull, Colin Hay, Deborah Conway & Mental As Anything in the APIA Good Times Tour at Hamer Hall on May 26. » artscentremelbourne.com.au

AWA R D S I have won many awards, but I love this one. This MO was my first major award (for male rock performer, 1991). It is nice to get recognition, but really I didn’t sign up to collect pointy things. I signed up to play music.

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hen rock legend Joe Camilleri bought his St Kilda home, it was more of a squat than a desirable residence – so scary, in fact, he called in a priest to bless it and a house-clearing psychic to move on any unhappy spirits. “We were pretty much living in one room,” says the father of five and celebrated musician who made his name with Jo Jo Zep & The Falcons, and more recently, The Black Sorrows. “It was a shambles. It had been divided into two flats, so there was no internal staircase. All the fireplaces and a lot of the stained-glass windows were broken.” A dozen years on, the two-storey Edwardian stands proud. Joe has had a

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PA I N T I N G The name of the house comes from an Aboriginal language and I thought I should give something back, so I decided to buy a work by an Aboriginal artist. It was the beginning of a small collection. This 2012 work is by Betty Mbitjana, daughter of the late Minnie Pwerle.

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Being Maltese, naturally I grew up Catholic. I don’t go to church, but I still love the imagery. I believe in the spirituality of things and the idea of a connection between life and land.

The guy who had this was a hairdresser. He was bald-headed and I used to wonder why anyone would go to a bald hairdresser. One day he put a for-sale sign on the car and I walked in and said, “I will buy it if you can give me a decent haircut”. I pretty much bought it because of that one dumb thought. Back then it was white and in really bad shape. I slowly resurrected it and painted it in its Maltese colours.

I call this ’64 Gretsch “the willing guitar”. It doesn’t matter what I do to that guitar, it will always be there for me. I have a lot of guitars, but this is the one that says, ‘I will do it for you one more time’.

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A few clever design tricks can foster a mood of intimacy in even the most open-plan living/dining area. Delineate a cosy space with a perfectly sized rug and pendant light centred over the table. If hard-wiring isn’t an option, create ambience with an overarching floor lamp. A bar cart well stocked with essentials tells guests they’re in for a great night.

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A LITTLE BIT COUNTRY 3 MIRIAM COURT, TEMPLESTOWE, 3106

EDITORIAL SUBMISSIONS PROPERTY PRODUCER \ ALEAH ESPANTA aleah.espanta@domain.com.au M \ 0435 822 047 ADVERTISING INQUIRIES SALES DIRECTOR \ REBECCA WARNER rebeccawarner@domain.com.au M \ 0448 317 687 The real estate cover story (right) has been visited by a TWR journalist. Agents’ Choices and Out of Town are promotions provided by the selling agent.

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AGENT Jellis Craig 8841 4888 PRICE $1.9 million – $2.05 million EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST OFI May 11, 1pm; May 13, 2pm SCHOOL ZONES + Templestowe Park Primary + St Charles Borromeo FAST FACTS Five bedrooms; three bathrooms; formal and casual living; home office and study; double garage; tennis court. see more: domain.com.au PROPERTY ID 2013520111

TEMPLESTOWE 21km from Bourke Street

BLACKBURN \ 26 WELLINGTON AVENUE

n the boundary of Templestowe and Warrandyte, this family house offers suburban conveniences on a private one-acre (4046-square-metre) block. Sweeping lawns front and back, a tennis court, surrounding gumtrees and the location on a no-through road lend a rural feel to a setting that feels far removed from the daily grind. This idyllic setting certainly feels like it could be on the fringe of a country town. Yet there are schools, main roads and neighbours within a comfortable distance. The vendors have called this 1970s residence home for seven years. In that time, they have installed new curtains as well as tiled and polished-timber floors. The house is set back from the street, with a double-storey brick and weatherboard facade. It is fronted by lawn and a driveway to the double garage and adjoining double carport. The north-south tennis court is at the front of the property, although hidden from street view. The wide ground-floor plan spreads out from the tiled entryway. To the immediate left are the downstairs bedrooms. The farthest of these has a vast combined en suite and dressing room or walk-in wardrobe. Also in this part of the house are a study, the laundry (with a wall of cupboards and outdoor access), a powder room and stairs up to the broad top floor. The formal living areas are to the right of the front door. A brick archway – typical of the era of the house – divides the first two rooms into living and dining. Other features in these rooms include tall windows, a brick fireplace, ceiling roses, timber floors and exposed brick walls. Through a door in the formal dining room is the more casual living zone, comprised of flowing meals, kitchen and family areas. The kitchen has a Bosch oven, double pantry, wooden benchtops and an outlook across the green backyard. The adjoining meals area provides access to the covered outdoor area at the side of the house. It separates the main residence from a home office (with powder room and airconditioning) and the adjoining garage. Climb the stairs opposite the first downstairs bedroom to find a timber-floored retreat and a long hallway lined with cupboards. The remaining bedrooms are up here, along with the central bathroom with spa and separate powder room. All of the upstairs bedrooms have access to one of two balconies that overlook the backyard below. Two have built-in desks and one has a small en suite with shower. Behind the house is the expansive backyard. This sloping parcel of land has garden and mature trees – and room for a pool, if the new residents have that on their wishlist. There is also a north-facing paved area along the rear of the house. It makes for an alluring area for surveying the lush greenery of the backyard. ● AMELIA BARNES property@domain.com.au

AGENT Fletchers 9841 5788 PRICE $1.9 million – $2.09 million AUCTION May 20 at noon OFI May 11 & 13, noon; May 18, 1pm; May 20, 11.30am SCHOOL ZONES + Blackburn Lake Primary + Blackburn High see more: domain.com.au

PROPERTY ID 2013542627

25km from Bourke Street

“AN AFFORDABLE OPPORTUNITY TO BUY A PROPERTY ON AN ACRE WITH A TENNIS

PRICE $1.05 million – $1.15 million

WE LOV E IT

AUCTION May 13 at 3pm OFI May 11, 2pm; May 13, 2.30pm

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PROPERTY ID 2013508199

ANDREW KELEHER – AGENT 26km from Bourke Street

AGENT Nelson Alexander 9490 2900

COURT & SPACIOUS FAMILY HOME.”

3130

DONVALE \ 410 SERPELLS TERRACE

SCHOOL ZONES + Our Lady of the Pines Primary + Milgate Primary

FINAL WORD

You might not guess it from the facade of bicoloured Daniel Robertson bricks, but this Victorian-look house is actually a much more modern build. There are formal and informal living areas downstairs, along with the study and three bedrooms (the main with walk-in wardrobe and en suite). There’s also a lower level that could be a teenage retreat or guest quarters; it has a bedroom, bathroom and rumpus room, alongside access to the double garage and laundry and storeroom. There are landscaped gardens at the front and back of the property. In the backyard, there’s a brick-paved outdoor dining area and a spa. Other features include ducted heating, evaporative cooling and an alarm. ● AMELIA BARNES

Natural light and comfort are hallmarks of this twostorey house, which has a spacious floor plan and full-height windows throughout the living spaces. There are polished timber floors downstairs, extending from the entry through to the formal living and dining rooms, and to the open-plan kitchen, meals and family area at the rear. The kitchen has a long island bench with seating for casual meals. Doors from the family and meals areas open to the outdoor zone. Also on the ground floor are a study, combined laundry and bathroom, and internal access to the double garage. Upstairs has all four bedrooms and the family bathroom. The main bedroom has a large en suite, walk-in wardrobe and a balcony. ● AMELIA BARNES

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DONCASTER EAST \ 3/167 BLACKBURN ROAD

AGENT Hocking Stuart 9842 1188 PRICE $800,000 – $880,000 AUCTION May 13 at 11am OFI May 11, noon; May 13, 10.30am SCHOOL ZONES + Donburn Primary + East Doncaster Secondary College + SS Peter & Paul’s Primary

with shower and bath (the main bedroom has en suite access to this bathroom). On the ground floor, there’s a light-filled open-plan living zone with polished floorboards that includes the living area, dining room and kitchen. The kitchen is neat, with laminate benchtops, an underbench oven and gas cooktop and a roomy pantry. The smaller third bedroom is also downstairs. It has understairs storage, a view of the rear courtyard, and a powder room next door.

This double-storey townhouse has zoned living, stylish design and a prime location. At the rear of a block of three, it also offers privacy and quiet away from the main road. Contemporary in style, it is likely to appeal to smaller families or down-sizers. The floor plan is split to offer two bedrooms upstairs and living areas and the third bedroom (or study) on the ground floor. The upstairs bedrooms have builtin-wardrobes and share a spacious main bathroom

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PROPERTY ID 2013529319

27km from Bourke Street

There’s a door into the double garage from the foyer, and another door from the garage in the courtyard at the rear. Other features of the house include heating, cooling and the north-facing courtyard surrounded by hedges. The main road location puts shops and services nearby, as well as buses to bigger shopping centres and the city. The property is also handy to several schools and the Eastern Freeway. ● AMELIA BARNES

AG E NT’S CH O ICE POSTCODE

3109

5 Dundas Court, Doncaster East 3

POSTCODE 2

3111

2 Cresthaven Court, Donvale 4

POSTCODE

3131

9 Evandale Avenue, Nunawading 3

POSTCODE

3109

2a Dianne Street, Doncaster East 3

Agent: Ericka Wong 0411 472 849 ................................................................. Price: $1.35 million - $1.45 million ................................................................. Auction: Saturday May 20 at 3pm ................................................................. OFI: As advertised or by appointment .................................................................

Agent: Dallas Taylor 0408 217 778 ................................................................. Price: $1.3 million - $1.35 million ................................................................. Auction: Saturday May 20 at 12.30pm ................................................................. OFI: As advertised or by appointment .................................................................

Agent: Robert Sheahan 0414 869 226 ................................................................. Price: $1.1 million - $1.15 million ................................................................. Auction: Saturday May 13 at 10am ................................................................. OFI: Thu 5-5.30pm; Sat 9.30-10am .................................................................

Agent: Kristy Djordevic 0467 884 530 ................................................................. Price: $950,000 - $990,000 ................................................................. Auction: Saturday May 27 at 12.30pm ................................................................. OFI: Thu noon-12.30pm; Sat 11-11.30am .................................................................

A timeless modern design proudly within the Doncaster Gardens PS and EDSC catchment areas is bound to tug at the heartstrings of growing families.

Beautifully renovated and set in this idyllic court central to all your needs, this character-laden home has all the essential elements for seamless living.

This three-bedroom, two-bathroom home offers plenty of living areas and beautiful views out to the Dandenong Ranges.

Perfectly poised in this tranquil and highly sought-after pocket, this incredible 27-square, seven-year-old (approx) home excels in every aspect.

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DONVALE \ 19 FLORA ROAD This one-acre (4046-square-metre) property makes a tranquil sanctuary away from city life. The quality of finishes and materials throughout give the house a luxury feel, with an expansive floor plan and outdoor amenities that offer something for everyone. The single-storey, horseshoe-shaped layout is effectively divided in two from the central front door. Bedrooms are to the right, living areas to the left. There are two main bedroom options. The largest of them has two walls of built-in wardrobes and windows overlooking the front lawn; the other option offers a walkin wardrobe and en suite. The other bedrooms share a central bathroom and powder room. The living area takes in casual and formal rooms, the latter along the front of the house. At the rear are the open-plan kitchen, meals and family zone, plus an adjoining rumpus room. Rounding out the inventory are the laundry, a study, another powder room, and the triple garage (with a door from the laundry). At the back of the house is an impressive o utdoor area, covered by a pitched roof and overlooking the swimming pool and tiled spa. The tennis court is at the back of the block, surrounded by trees. The house is well located for schools and parks, including the leafy green spaces along Mullum Mullum Creek. ● AMELIA BARNES

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AGENT Barry Plant 9842 8888 PRICE $2.5 million – $2.7 million SALE BY SET DATE May 16 at 6pm OFI By appointment SCHOOL ZONES + Milgate Primary + Donvale Christian College + Our Lady of the Pines Primary see more: domain.com.au

PROPERTY ID 2013530129

25km from Bourke Street

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Donvale 6 Yileen Court

Just Listed.

The essence of family and luxury in Donvale’s best acre precinct. Open your world to a family lifestyle you never thought imaginable with this immaculately presented and much-loved family residence; a lifestyle encompassing all that is great about resort acre living on the footsteps of the Mullum Mullum Trail. Spanning across two levels in Donvale’s premier acre precinct with multiple living areas, children’s accommodation wing, private Master bedroom, study, luxurious bathrooms, indoor spa, sauna and resort grounds featuring breathtaking gardens, in-ground swimming pool, tennis court and entertaining pavilion, it’s the ultimate spoil for the family who wants it all.

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AUCTION Saturday 27th May at 11am PRICE Contact Agent for Price INSPECT Thurs 1.30-2pm & Sat 1.30-2pm

CONTACT Theo Politis 0415 030 088 Michael Steenhuis 0400 499 601

Manningham 03 9842 8888

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Warrandyte 239-241 Tindals Road

Auction this Sat.

Secure acre living with outstanding quality and views. Built to an exacting standard with superior quality and attention to detail, this strong and solid owner-built residence has been crafted to last a lifetime and intentionally designed to deliver a family lifestyle of grand proportions. Boasting an impressive display of formal and communal living areas, zoned accommodation and fully-tiled bathrooms, it allows the large family to move straight in and spread their wings across a breathtaking acre (approx.) allotment. And such is the amount of space on offer that it effortlessly caters for multi-generational living.

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AUCTION Saturday 13th May at 11am PRICE Contact Agent for Price INSPECT Thurs 12.30-1pm & Sat 10.30-11am

CONTACT Robert Di Giulio 0428 273 739 Spiro Drossos 0425 709 479

Manningham 03 9842 8888

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Donvale 15 Cabena Street

The space you crave in a location you’ll love. You want a warm, welcoming home for your family, but don’t want to spend your weekends renovating. This immaculately presented five-bedroom family residence delivers on style, space and design — and you don’t have to lift a finger! From the outset, this property is neat, smart and ready for family life. Take into account the enviable location, with fantastic access to the Eastern Freeway and Tunstall Square and walking distance to Donvale Primary School, transport and parkland on your doorstep, this wonderful residence is an exceptional opportunity.

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AUCTION Saturday 27th May at 12pm PRICE Contact Agent for Price INSPECT Thurs 11.30-12pm & Sat 2.30-3pm

CONTACT Jim Kapsalis 0488 837 653 Ericka Wong 0411 472 849

Manningham 03 9842 8888

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Templestowe 12 Clays Court

52sq of outstanding quality and luxurious family living.

AUCTION Saturday 20th May at 1pm

Experience quintessential family living on an unprecedented level with this solid brick, architecturally-designed 52sq (approx.) lifestyle property, which impresses with its exclusive design, expense of materials used, multiple living zones, stunning views and flawlessly renovated bathrooms and kitchen. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the complete package!

INSPECT Thurs 2.30-3pm & Sat 2.30-3pm

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PRICE Contact Agent for Price

CONTACT Tony Tuccitto 0407 144 390

Manningham 03 9842 8888

Donvale 19 Flora Road

Luxury and prestige on a flat acre sanctuary.

Sale by SET DATEÂŽ Tuesday 16th May at 6pm

Immerse yourself in the calmness, luxury and breathtaking beauty of this exquisite single-level five-bedroom residence and experience one of the finest family lifestyles available inside this exclusive Donvale pocket, only moments to the Mullum Mullum Creek Trail, Tunstall Square, transport, schools and the Eastern Freeway/Eastlink.

INSPECT Thurs 3.30-4pm & Sat 3.30-4pm

PRICE Contact Agent for Price

3 CONTACT Theo Politis 0415 030 088 Mitchell Etherington 0423 932 899 Manningham 03 9842 8888

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Doncaster East 6 Habitat Park Drive

Just Listed.

Park-side living in the soughtafter Canowindra Estate.

AUCTION Saturday 3rd June at 1pm

Discover the benefits of park-side living with this ultra-contemporary and tranquil four-bedroom family haven, standing across the road from the Mullum Mullum Creek Linear Park and its scenic bicycle and walking tracks in the sought-after Canowindra Estate.

INSPECT Thurs 4.30-5pm & Sat 3.30-4pm

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PRICE Contact Agent for Price

CONTACT Ericka Wong 0411 472 849 Edison Kong 0435 841 615 Manningham 03 9842 8888

Doncaster East 8 Owens Street

Just Listed.

A stylish statement of modern living.

AUCTION Sunday 21st May at 1pm

Prized for its location inside the Doncaster Gardens Primary School catchment area. Celebrated for its excellence in design and craftsmanship. And now yours to own. If ever there was a four-bedroom family home with two separate living areas to get really excited about, it's this.

INSPECT Thurs 10.30-11am & Sat 1.30-2pm

PRICE Contact Agent for Price

CONTACT Ericka Wong 0411 472 849 Mark Di Giulio 0407 863 179 Manningham 03 9842 8888

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Templestowe Lower 6 Magnolia Drive

Just Listed.

Space you can comfortably grow into.

AUCTION Saturday 27th May at 1pm

Captivating with its excellent views, impressing with its generosity of space and instantly appealing for the harmonious family lifestyle it delivers, this remarkable two-storey family home ticks all the boxes for the growing family bursting at the seams. Land size 665sqm approx.

INSPECT Thurs 3.30-4pm & Sat 11.30-12pm

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PRICE Contact Agent for Price

CONTACT Ericka Wong 0411 472 849 Edison Kong 0435 841 615 Manningham 03 9842 8888

Donvale 18 Long Valley Way

Lucky number 18 in the EDSC catchment area.

AUCTION Saturday 20th May at 11am

Perfect as a home for your growing family as well as being a nest egg for your golden years, the benefits of calling this well-presented place "home" is that you have the luxury of time on your side, meaning you can savor the experience of watching your children grow in a family-friendly location.

INSPECT Thurs 12.30-1pm & Sat 12.30-1pm

PRICE Contact Agent for Price

2 CONTACT Jim Kapsalis 0488 837 653

Manningham 03 9842 8888

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Templestowe 8 Bindi Close

Family lifestyle in the EDSC catchment area. Hallmarked by its stunning views, striking architectural detail and stately proportions, upsize your family into this grand and spacious home and enrich your lifestyle in so many ways. Three separate living zones and two outdoor entertaining areas illustrates the homeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s suitability for the large family, while the benefits of a secure grassed backyard and peaceful cul de sac setting means a parent's mind will always be at ease when the kids are playing outdoors.

AUCTION Saturday 13th May at 1pm PRICE Contact Agent for Price

CONTACT Adele Kocuk 0412 255 919 Sam Kocuk 0419 311 222 Manningham 03 9842 8888

INSPECT Thurs 12.30-1pm & Sat 12.30-1pm

Just Listed.

Doncaster 41 Bordeaux Street

Quintessential family living and picket fence. Immerse yourself in the calmness, luxury and breathtaking beauty of this exquisite single-level five-bedroom residence and experience one of the finest family lifestyles available inside this exclusive Donvale pocket, only moments to the Mullum Mullum Creek Trail, Tunstall Square, transport, schools and the Eastern Freeway/Eastlink.

AUCTION Saturday 27th May at 1pm PRICE Contact Agent for Price INSPECT Thurs 12.30-1pm & Sat 12.30-1pm

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2 CONTACT George Pangalos 0430 060 123

Manningham 03 9842 8888

Mitcham 5A Compton Street

Mitcham style and convenience. Be instantly drawn by the impressive size and scale of this contemporary weatherboard beauty, in a five-star Mitcham address coveted for its convenient access to schools, transport, Haliday Park and Mitcham Shopping Centre. Exuding strong contemporary appeal through its breathtaking open-plan living that expands onto the chic alfresco, showpiece kitchen and modern lighting, this stylish abode promises a fashionable living experience with a low maintenance edge.

AUCTION Saturday 27 May at 10am PRICE $650,000 - $700,000 INSPECT Thur 4-4.30pm & Sat 1-1.30pm

CONTACT Morena Vallese 0497 682 185

Blackburn 03 9878 0222

Vermont South 17 Talarno Avenue

Live on the footsteps of bellbird dell. This single-level family home is where youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll cherish making memories for years to come. Backing onto the Bellbird Dell Reserve and inside the Vermont SC zone, the peaceful nature of this private neighbourhood allows you to feel a world away yet is so close to every convenience. Comprising a generous living area, sun-filled timber kitchen/dining room, four spacious bedrooms and a large backyard where kids will be inspired to roam and adults will love to entertain, thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s more than enough space for every family member.

AUCTION Sat, 20th May at 2:00pm PRICE $950,000 - $1,045,000 INSPECT Thur 3-3.30pm & Sat 11-11.30am

CONTACT Morena Vallese 0497 682 185

Blackburn 03 9878 0222

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Bulleen 7 Mangan Street

Enter Bulleen and relish the lifestyle. If you’re taking your first steps on the property ladder as an owner-occupier or investor, you don’t have to start at the very bottom — this fabulous single-level three-bedroom home offers a sensational entry into booming Bulleen! Set on a smart 353sqm (approx.) corner block with no common land, no Body Corp fees and minutes to Bulleen Plaza, transport and the Eastern Freeway, this weatherboard charmer delights with its low maintenance character and lovingly maintained nature.

AUCTION Saturday 20th May at 3pm PRICE Contact Agent for Price INSPECT Thurs 4.30-5pm & Sat 10.30-11am

1 CONTACT Mark Di Giulio 0407 863 179 David Napoleone 0425 740 922 Manningham 03 9842 8888

Doncaster 1 Stallion Avenue

“Tullamore Estate” be part of something new. Please email agent to review a copy of the approved plans. Set within the exclusive Tullamore Estate that was once the undulated fairways of the Eastern Golf Course, be part of history and build your brand new luxury family home over 40 squares (STCA) in a coveted neighbourhood that’s played a significant role in Doncaster for over 160 years.

AUCTION Saturday 27th May at 1pm PRICE Contact Agent for Price INSPECT Sat 9.30-10am

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CONTACT Mark Di Giulio 0407 863 179 Lisa Yeung 0422 677 033 Manningham 03 9842 8888

Surrey HillS

3/37 Boisdale Street

Sunny, Spacious and Secure • Single level unit • Two living areas

• Open plan kitchen • Polished floors

Auction: Inspect: • Lots of light Price: • Close to shops, schools, transport Land Approx:

Saturday, 27th May 2017 11.00am Saturday 12.15-12.45pm Price on Application 250.50sqm2

Warrandyte

22 Oakland drive

a Magnificent light-saturated residence • Designed for the entertainer • Fabulous views

A2 |B1 |C1 |E1 Melway Ref: 60 J2

• Luxurious accommodation • Modern kitchen/quality app

Email: info@margaretbland.com.au

www.margaretbland.com.au

For Sale Inspect: • Fantastic Outdoor entertaining Price: • Separate work from home facility Land Approx:

Saturday 1.30-2.30pm Contact Agent for price 4,300sqm2

0408 315 704

Photo ID required at all open for inspections

A4 |B6 |C6 |D1 |E2 Melway Ref: 34 H1

Margaret Bland 0408 315 704

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AUCTION

Total area 1418.67m2 (approx.)

Saturday 27 th May at 2:00pm on site

64.63m

21.95m

529 Mitcham Road, Vermont

FIRST TIME OFFERED IN 45 YEARS Outstanding Development Site (STCA) / Substantial Existing Premises 12 Month Lease

21.95m Mitcham Road John Castran 0411 502 424 www.castran.com.au

Terms: 10% Deposit, Balance 120 Days

Lachlan Castran 0475 000 888 (03) 9829 9911

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Doncaster office

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Auction Saturday 11.00am

3/167 Blackburn Road. Doncaster East 3A

1.5 B

Set at the rear of three to achieve a premium level of privacy, acy this light-filled stylish home caters acy, for every need. Immaculately presented and situated in the heart of Doncaster East. Walking distance to primary & secondary schools, cafeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s and transport, this is buyer friendly. friendly

Auction Sat 13th May 11.00am

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Contact Nikki Weng 0423 242 216 Ken Chappell 0412 295 316

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1/23 Kett Street. Nunawading 3A

Recently refurbished BV home - 1 of 2 with no Owners Corp - ideal 1st home, investment or retirement ppy. Comp spacious living, study/retreat area, modernised kit, dining area opening to sun soaked outdoor deck & private rear courtyard, bathroom/sep WC & sgle carport with provision for 2nd car off street parking. Inspect Thurs 1.00-1.30pm Sat 12.00-12.30pm

Auction Sat 20th May 11:00am Contact Brad Ellis 0418 394 062 Anna Tran 0413 439 438

37 Raleigh Street. Forest Hill 3A

591m2

Immaculate WB on border Forest Hill/Blackburn South offers a decidedly stylish living environment enveloped on 3 sides by stunning entertain decks abutting a nth facing family room. Further accomodation comp. elegant living/dining, mod kit, 3brms, family bth/pwdrm/2 WCs, dble carport & SLUG. AUCTION Sat 20th May 12.30pm Contact Brad Ellis 0418 394 062 Ken Griffith 0418 548 423

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2 Garden Ave. Mitcham 3A

624m2

Well maintained, much loved family home on cnr allot approx 624m2 set in established gardens only mins walk to Mitcham shopping centre & train station. Formal living/dining with OFP, extended galley kit oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;looking familyrm, 3brms, family bth/2 WCs & double car gge off Aroona Ave. Ideal 1st home, investment ppy or superb new home site. Inspect Thurs 11.00 - 11.30am Sat 1.00 - 1.30pm

AUCTION Sat 20th May 2.00pm Contact Brad Ellis 0418 394 062 Anna Tran 0413 439 438

560 Burwood Hwy. Hwy Vermont South 4A

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BV home on 796m2 comp open plan living/dining, kit with S/S apps, tiled meals area, additional familyrm, 4brms with BIRs; parentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s retreat/study area, ensuite & family bthrms/pwdrm plus 2 car accom. Only mins to Vermont Sth shopping/ supermarket, tram/bus terminus & extensive parkland with further access to Eastlink Auction Sat 27th May 11.00am

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Contact Brad Ellis 0418 394 062 Anna Tran 0413 439 438

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4 Robinson Grove Bulleen Ultra-modern indulgence is at the heart of this spectacular five bedroom, four bathroom home. Sleek stone dual vanity ensuite, walk-in robe and private courtyard to Master. The stylish lounge is accompanied by substantial open dining, living and chefâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s stone kitchen with butlerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s pantry and premium appliances. Bi-folds seamlessly introduce the enticing under-cover alfresco and fabulous self-contained unit boasting retreat/rumpus, bathroom and upstairs double bedroom. Ducted heating, air-conditioning, wine cellar/storage, landscaped gardens and four-car auto garage.

AUCTION Saturday 13th May at 11.30am (Unless sold prior) VIEW Thursday 11.30-12.00pm & Saturday from 11.00am Rachael Fabbro 0412 547 690 CONJ. AGENT Nelson Alexander - Nick Smith 0425 755 238

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TEMPLESTOWE LOWER 19 KANOOKA AVENUE OUTSTANDING POTENTIAL HERE Situated on 923sqm and offering outstanding potential as investment property or for new home or multi-dwelling development site (STCA). Comprising 3 bedrooms, open plan living/dining with open fireplace, bright kitchen, central bathroom, elevated deck. Ducted heating, evap cooling, mature garden, off-street parking. Close to shops, bus and zoned for Templestowe Heights Primary and Templestowe College.

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