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BACCHUS Marsh community leaders have met to discuss the future use of the town’s Avenue of Honour as the 100th anniversary of the start of World War I approaches.

Ideas include the addition of details of each digger and creating an official commemorative tour.

Cr Tonia Dudzik and representatives of the Bacchus Marsh Historical Society, Bacchus Marsh Residents Association and the Avenue Preservation Group (APG) met with Western Victoria Nationals MP David O’Brien to discuss plans. APG spokesman Damien Strangio hoped the group could become a national leader for producing meaningful commemorations, and it was hopeful of National Trust funding. ‘‘We are looking at a community effort here, including council,’’ he said.

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Griffin said it was a ‘‘major concern’’ that council was considering a proposal which had a ‘‘very poor engineering design’’. ‘‘It would be undemocratic and wrong for this council to approve in any manner this new proposal from VicRoads, without full advice to the community,’’ he said. ‘‘Considering a majority on this council campaigned for election recently on the basis of supporting the Woolpack Road extension, it would be a dis-

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VicRoads Bacchus Marsh freeway connection director Trevor Boyd said the acquisition of land for the upgraded eastern interchange was part of an existing public acquisition overlay, except for a parcel of land west of Flanagans Drive.

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A NEW roads strategy for Bacchus Marsh does not address the town’s biggest traffic problem, according to Moorabool Council.

Deferring a final decision on the uncosted VicRoads plan, the council said it would not keep trucks out of the town centre and the plan was expected to have a significant impact on landowners.

The council said it had been placed in a difficult situation, with ‘‘limited information and an extremely short amount of time to consider’’ after VicRoads presented the plan to mayor Pat Toohey and chief executive Rob Croxford late last month.

While council supports the plan in principle, a report says it has major concerns.

The plan includes upgrading of the eastern freeway interchange, installation of east-facing ramps at Halletts Way, improved amenities at Moon Reserve, a pedestrian and cyclist crossing from the Lerderderg River to the Western Freeway, and electronic signage on Woolpack Road. It would require the removal of 17 elm trees and 23 river red gums.

Detailed designs and costs have not been supplied.

Mr Croxford said the new plan, prepared after controversial Avenue of Honour roadworks were rejected last Australia Day, came up short. ‘‘The solution does not take trucks off the main streets,’’ he said. ‘‘Council should not have to grapple with this problem as a consequence of the option presented.’’

He said it was important that the community be fully consulted over the plan.

East Moorabool ward’s Cr Tonia Dudzik said the strategy was a ‘‘mixed bag’’. ‘‘Benefits include a reduction in over 30 per cent of local traffic or school traffic due to improvements in Halletts Way and increased safety,’’ she said. ‘‘No tree in the Avenue of Honour dedicated to a soldier will be prematurely removed, and Moon Reserve is protected and improved.’’

While council officers said the strategy was a ‘‘reasonable compromise’’, former mayor Pat

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Fourteen fire tankers from 10 brigades were called to a small grassfire in Greendale at 2.30pm on Friday. It took crews about three hours to contain the blaze, which burnt almost five hectares.

A CFA spokesman said the cause of the blaze at Vodka Track was unknown. A large contingent was called due to the fast-spreading nature of grass fires. ‘‘We sent a large team in to hit it hard early. Luckily, no damage was caused to any property,’’ he said.

MOORABOOL firefighters played a key role in saving a small town during last week’s Tasmanian bushfires.

Bacchus Marsh’s Nathan Ractliffe, Chris Eggelston and Ricky Arandt were part of a Victorian deployment that flew into the Apple Isle on January 5.

Heading up a small crew within the strike team, Mr Ractliffe said his crew was assigned to protect the town of Ellendale in the upper Derwent Valley. ‘‘Within half an hour our containment line had saved five homes,’’ he said. ‘‘The fire surrounded the entire town . . . it was out of control for four days. When we left on Friday it was only starting to come under control.

But we didn’t lose a single home.’’ Mr Ractliffe said it was hard to compare the Tasmanian blazes with

Driver faces string of charges A Melton South man is likely to be charged with a string of offences after being caught speeding on January 8.

The 21-year-old driver was clocked doing 160km/h in a 60 zone along Coburns Road and High Street, Melton.

He later allegedly assaulted police with a pair of scissors, causing minor injuries. He will be charged on summons with conduct endangering life, serious assault, evading police and resisting arrest. His Commodore sedan was impounded for 30 days.

Mobility scooters off path Melton police say they are concerned at the number of people using mobility scooters on roads. The devices are limited to 10km/h and can only be used on footpaths.

Man dies in tractor rollover A man, 51, died when his tractor rolled and crushed him against a tree at Greendale on December 15. Police said the man had been grading a private driveway in Shuter Avenue.

Take part in Oz Day clean-up Melton and Moorabool groups and residents are being urged to register for Clean Up Australia Day on Sunday, March 3. Schools can also take part in the Schools Clean Up Day on March 1.

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Tasmanian crew: Ricky Arandt, Matt Ernstrom, Nathan Ractliffe, Greg Hodges and Chris Eggelston.

Arsonists, nature wreak havoc

BY ANDRIA COZZA and TARA MURRAY POLICE believe arsonists may be responsible for a spate of suspicious fires around Diggers Rest and Sunbury.

Residents are being urged to report any suspicious behaviour as police investigate five deliberately lit fires in the area.

New Melton inspector Stephen Mutton said there had been a string of accidentally and deliberately lit fires in the past two weeks. ‘‘We need the public’s help. If they see anything suspicious, like people in remote locations where there aren’t many houses, they should call triple-0 with car registration details. ‘‘If we receive a call from the public, we are more than happy to check the person and car out because the risk of a major fire is there.’’ Melton CFA senior station officer Jayson Hirt

little bit of a fire out and they went away to get some water. All of a sudden the flames came up from nowhere and they were massive. It came up like a big ball of smoke and it was just crazy.’’ About the same time, firefighters were also battling another grassfire in Sunbury, at Vaughan Street and the Nook.

Last Monday, firefighters were called to fires in Sunbury, Diggers Rest and Clarkefield. Fires in Sunbury and Diggers Rest were lit within 20 minutes of each other. The Sunbury fire was only 150 metres from the location of the main fire the next day. The Diggers Rest fire was at the intersection of Watson Road and Buckland Way. Acting Inspector Ian Jones, of Hume police, said: ‘‘We’re looking at some persons of interest, just a list of people who like lighting fires.’’

said there had been 42 callouts since the start of the year. Hume police are investigating five fires they believe were deliberately lit. The fires occurred last Monday and Tuesday. One came within metres of homes near the Ashfield Estate in Sunbury.

Three of the fires were in Sunbury, one in Clarkefield and one in Diggers Rest.

Police are looking at the possibility the same person was responsible for all the fires.

The largest fire last Tuesday started just after 1pm near the Calder Freeway between Moore Road and Baggy Green Street. It spread to Keeper Street and the Ashfield estate. A CFA spokeswoman said 20 hectares were burnt and a shed, car and some fences were lost. About 28 CFA and MFB firefighters and a helicopter fought the fire. ‘Keshia’, who lives near Keeper Street, said firefighters had been putting out a grassfire nearby. ‘‘I was with my partner. The fire brigade put a

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Victoria’s Black Saturday fires of 2009, but Tasmania’s unpredictable weather, changing typography and a lack of firefighting numbers and experience made it hard work. ‘‘They’re a bit undermanned and our experience was needed,’’ he said.

Ten members from Bacchus Marsh, Balliang, Coimadai, Myrniong, Parwan and Rowsley brigades also assisted the Tasmania Fire Service on the front line. From Melton, CFA officer in charge James Dullard heeded the call.

Crews from Balliang, Bacchus Marsh and Parwan also assisted Wyndham brigades at a fire at Little River which burnt 160 hectares last week. — Ben Cameron

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Fund cuts add pain to elective surgery list

BY BEN CAMERON MORE than 200 Djerriwarrh Health Services patients will be forced to wait longer for elective surgery because of funding cuts.

Hospital president Michael Tudball said he was concerned about the impact on the community, announcing the board had no option but to accept chief executive Bruce Marshall’s recommendation to slash theatre and surgical ward activity at Bacchus Marsh and Melton Regional

Hospital. The move follows last month’s announcement of $107 million in funding cuts statewide.

Djerriwarrh’s cost-cutting measures include elective surgery, in-patient bed closures and operating theatre capacity reductions from March 29 to April 14 this year.

Mr Tudball said the deduction of $400,000 funding halfway through the financial year was unfair. ‘‘It’s totally unreasonable to pull $400,000 halfway through a financial

year when activity levels and budgets are already in place.’’

Mr Marshall said the measures would not affect emergency or urgent theatre procedures.

A spokesman for federal Ballarat Labor MP Catherine King said any reduction in funding to individual health services was a decision for the state government. ‘‘Because Victoria’s population has not grown as quickly as expected and health inflation is not as great as expected, the agreed funding formula

Big pants to fill: Scott Cornford’s daughters, Monique, Indy and Shakira, fit in the trackpants he wore before shedding 41 kilograms. Picture: Mark Smith

means the Commonwealth contribution to Victoria’s health system will not grow as much as the Baillieu government would like,’’ he said.

But state Health Minister David Davis said the federal government’s statistician found Victoria’s population had grown by 75,400 — not decreased by 11,000 as previously stated. ‘‘The federal government plans to rip more than $100 million out of Victoria’s public hospitals with a scam based on dodgy population figures,’’ he said.

Tough mudder: Scott on new course for life FIFTEEN minutes is all it took to convince Bacchus Marsh’s Scott Cornford to lose a massive 41 kilograms and prepare for his first Tough Mudder challenge.

Last year at his workplace in Campbellfield, Mr Cornford, 33, underwent a free WorkSafe WorkHealth check.

Employees completed a short questionnaire; had their waist circumference, blood cholesterol, blood pressure and blood glucose measured; and received immediate information and advice based on their results.

It was then Mr Cornford discovered he had dangerously high blood pressure and was at risk of type 2 diabetes.

At 136 kilograms and with his wife pregnant with his third child he knew it was now or never to make a change. ‘‘A couple of months after the check, when I found out my wife was pregnant I thought, this is not the way to bring up a child,’’ he said.

Mr Cornford enlisted the help of a personal trainer and began eating more fresh fruit and vegetables.

He’s now preparing for the challenge of competing in the Tough Mudder 20-kilometre obstacle course, in a team with six friends at Phillip Island on Saturday. ‘‘I’m a bit nervous,’’ he said. ‘‘I did a 10-kilometre run on Sunday to prepare for the course. The last couple weeks I’ve been doing specific training sessions. My trainer has got me jumping into his pool fully clothed and then running. ‘‘When I started with him last year he was about to do Tough Mudder. I saw it all on television and thought I’d really like to do it.’’

Mr Cornford said he had been obese all his adult life. For the past 15 years he had weighed more than 100 kilograms. Now at 93 kilos, he says he has more energy to play with his three children, and he aims to continue losing weight and gaining muscle.

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Residents to pool ideas

BY BEN CAMERON MOORABOOL residents will have six weeks from February to comment on plans for the new Bacchus Marsh Indoor Aquatic Centre.

To be built on the grounds of the outdoor pool on Grant Street, the new centre will feature a 25-metre, eight-lane pool, gymnasium, multipurpose rooms, changerooms and car park.

Residents can view preliminary plans at the outdoor pool, Bacchus Marsh’s Lerderderg library, council offices in Darley and community halls and recreation centres in Ballan. They can also provide feedback via the council’s interactive Have Your Say website.

Council will soon nominate two councillors for chair and deputy chair positions on the pool’s reference group and seek community

representatives through a public nomination process.

The group will spearhead a fundraising campaign and oversee the final design of the pool.

As reported by the Weekly, the council applied for a federal grant to help fund the project in early December. But ratepayers could face a special charge over a decade to cover any shortfall. Consortium secretary Jocelyn Williams said council should not sting ratepayers and the group would work hard to deliver a $1 million community contribution.

Donations are tax deductible as the project has been registered with the Australian Sports Foundation.

Winning form Young Bacchus Marsh golfer Jack Crawford (pictured) has helped his state team secure a national title. Competing against the best primary school golfers from New South Wales, Queensland and South Australia, Jack was a key part of Victoria’s winning 12-years-andunder state team at Bankstown Golf Club.

He shot par in both rounds and received a medal for his efforts.

HAVE YOUR SAY Post a comment to this story at mooraboolweekly.com.au

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Being listened to, believed, vital

BY ANDRIA COZZA A FREE counselling service is encouraging survivors to seek help following the announcement of a Royal Commission into child sexual abuse.

Western Region Centre Against Sexual Assault CEO Jane Vanderstoel said it could be more difficult for survivors to manage their symptoms because of constant reminders in the media and public discussion of abuse. ‘‘Victims may find themselves experiencing nightmares, flashbacks, an inability to sleep, intrusive thoughts and issues with trust and intimacy,’’ she said. ‘‘Many have tried to forget their experiences of sexual assault as children. With the issue being raised . . . some survivors no longer wish to keep their experiences hidden.’’

Ms Vanderstoel said counselling was invaluable. ‘‘The value is, in the first place, being believed and understanding that the fault is not theirs. ‘‘The service helps them understand more about the impact of

sexual assault in their lives.’’ Western Region Centre Against Sexual Assault (CASA) provides outreach services for people across Melton, Wyndham, Brimbank, Hobsons Bay and Maribyrnong. Ballarat CASA provides a service to Bacchus Marsh residents.

Ms Vanderstoel said further investment was needed to meet the demand of residents seeking professional counselling.

She said a multi-disciplinary centre, such as the ones announced for Gippsland and Bendigo in last year’s state budget, was a long-term goal for the western region. ‘‘We would like to see that sort of model in the west, for children and adults. The model, where police, child protection and other agencies are co-located, has shown to increase reporting.’’

The centre’s free counselling service is open to both men and women.

Contact can be made through an intake counsellor who is available weekdays from 1-4.30pm.

For assistance, phone 9687 5811

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INBRIEF Public to have say on budget Melton Council wants to hear from residents during a budget engagement session. Mayor Kathy Majdlik, councillors and staff will be on hand for informal talks at Melton Community Hall from 10am-4pm on February 2.

Following this session, the council will start work on its 2013-14 budget, which it expects to present for community comment in May. More details: melton.vic.gov.au/budgetsession

Learn new skills Residents are being encouraged to learn skills and meet new people by signing up to a workshop or course at one of Melton’s neighbourhood houses.

The houses are in Caroline Springs, Hillside and Taylors Hill. Residents can enrol in classes for yoga, cooking, Bollywood dancing or English as a second language. More details: 9747 7200 or melton.vic.gov.au

Kids, beat the holiday blues

Helping hand: Jane Vanderstoel is urging victims to seek counselling.

Picture: Cathy Jackson

Students can enrol in Melton Council’s vacation program to avoid school holiday boredom. The program is open to primary school-aged pupils. More details: 9747 7200

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INSIDESTORY

From here to maternity: Women are reclaiming their birth rights as the role of the midwife is reborn. SARAH HARRIS reports ven now they’re grown and have families of their own, Mary Little’s children still refuse to accompany her shopping in Bacchus Marsh so frequently is Djerriwarrh Health Service’s most senior midwife intercepted by ‘babies’.

“People are forever stopping me on the street,” Little chuckles.

“They’ll come up with some strapping lad and say, ‘Mary, this is little Jimmy you delivered 20 years ago. Do you remember him’? “‘Well,’ I’ll say, ‘he’s changed a bit’.”

The obstetrician who lives in the town generally manages to pass incognito by walking around with her hat pulled down, but no one misses Mary.

“They will either watch you sidelong, thinking ‘that’s that old cow who made me push’ or they proudly produce the evidence and say ‘remember this one or that one’,” Little reveals.

In 26 years working at the Bacchus Marsh & Melton Regional Hospital (BM&MRH), the now maternity services manager has attended the births of thousands of babies. During that time she has also witnessed profound changes both in the role of the midwife and social attitudes toward childbirth.

“In the past we were obstetric nurses and you just did what you were told. You didn’t do deliveries, in fact you were rarely even in for the delivery. You didn’t even examine the women yourself because that was not your role. You were really just a handmaiden to the doctor and, after birth, to the women. Now there is an opportunity to have a career path as a midwife.”

In the maternity unit of BM&MRH, it’s the midwives who run the show; providing the antenatal and postpartum care as well as being responsible for most deliveries, with doctors

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working alongside where required according to consensus guidelines.

“We are really a unique unit for our size. There is no other hospital in Australia that really does what we do,” Little says.

Since 2004-05 the number of births at the historic hillside hospital with its special Anzac pine — a descendant of a tree on the Gallipoli battlefield — has more than doubled, reflecting the

I hope you all had a happy and safe Christmas and a good start to the New Year.

For Council, the New Year signals the commencement of our budget deliberations for the next financial year.

Before we start preparing the draft budget we want to hear your ideas on Council spending for the 2013/2014 year. I invite you to attend a Budget Engagement Session on Saturday 2 February between 10am and 4pm at the Melton Community Hall which will be an opportunity to talk to Councillors and staff about the projects and services you would like to see funded.

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population growth in Melbourne’s outer west.

The 912 births recorded here last financial year are expected to be eclipsed by 2012-13 figures with a record 118 expectant mums booked this month and a further 90 next month.

The unit caters for public patients considered at low risk of complications, allowing women to give birth locally in the most relaxed environment a clinical setting allows. “These are well

women. As midwives we want to make midwifery very much a normalcy of life. It is a process, not a sickness,’’ says Little.

In keeping with this philosophy the BM&MRH — with its 11 beds and two birthing suites — boasts one of the quickest turnarounds of any maternity unit in Australia. Mothers stay an average of 2.3 days compared to 2.8 days nationally.

I also invite you to come along to a sausage sizzle and meet with myself and your Ward Councillors at our Meet the Mayor sessions to be held over the next couple of months. The sessions are an opportunity to chat with Councillors in an informal setting and discuss issues that concern you. For more information please visit www.melton.vic.gov.au

Throughout January, Council is encouraging residents to have their say on two key projects. The draft Eynesbury Recreation Reserve masterplan is currently out for public consultation. As part of the community engagement, Council officers will be at the Eynesbury Discovery Centre on Sunday 20 January from 10am to 12 pm to hear your thoughts.

I am looking forward to meeting many of you at our Australia Day celebrations on Saturday 26 January at the Willows Historical Park in Melton. There will be family entertainment, the presentation of the community achievement awards and a citizenship ceremony which will see around 180 new citizens welcomed into our community.

Residents can also have their say on concept drawings for the redevelopment of the Courthouse Plaza in Melton.

Drawings are on display at the Melton Visitor Information Centre, High Street Melton.

For more information on these projects visit www.melton.vic.gov.au/haveyoursay

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Message from Mayor Cr Kathy Majdlik

Bacchus Marsh Hospital midwife Rebecca Jones with new mum Amy Brown and baby Oscar.

delivering joy, happiness “We don’t get many who say straight up ‘I want it because I want it’, but we do get some who come in and say, ‘Can I have an epidural?’ and just sit up there on their iPhone having a lovely time while everyone else is doing all the work and they are barely engaged in the process.

“But there’s a lot to be said for women having a sense of achievement when she has laboured virtually under her own steam with a little pethidine or some other drug.

“We live on our experiences. They teach us to be strong, stalwart and to cope.

‘You know there is an app that can tell you when you are in labour – as if your iPhone can tell how far dilated you are!’

— Mary Little

Midwife Cathy van Rijn helps Laverton mum-to-be Aimee, and her husband Joe, through labour.

Coburn Ward with Cr Sophie Ramsey

hanging out the washing, now they’re consulting their iPhones.

“Google has given us a lot of grief,” Little laughs. “You know there is an app that can tell you when you are in labour – as if your iPhone can tell how far dilated you are! Yet some women are using that as an indication of when they need to come to hospital.”

Dr Google also does little to prepare the mum-

Happy 2013!

While the festive season is now behind us, many residents and their families are still on holidays, so I encourage everyone to be safe in the community and on our roads and make this summer enjoyable and memorable for everyone.

As I’m sure you’re all aware, Saturday 26 January is Australia Day. It’s an important day when we all come together to celebrate what’s great about Australia and being an Australian. Around 180 Melton residents will take the Citizenship Pledge this Australia Day. As the child of immigrants, I understand the significance this day plays in our personal histories, and would like to

to-be for reality. Little, like her colleagues, would like a dollar for every woman who has said to her over the years, ‘I can’t cope. I can’t do it any more’.

“I say yes, you can do it and you are doing it.

“The biggest disappointment for us is the overuse of epidurals. It takes away that selfawareness and, I believe, that self-confidence in your own ability to manage.

wish all our new citizens happy and prosperous lives not only in Australia, but importantly, in the Melton community.

It’s also budget time again, and Melton City Council has committed to the rigorous planning process by inviting residents to attend a Budget Engagement Session, where you will have the opportunity to talk about Council spending in the 2013/2014 financial year.

Councillors and staff will be on-hand for informal talks which we are hoping will highlight the programs and services that you feel warrant specific support.

Our community, our future

The laborious budgeting process will then begin and Councillors and staff will work together to deliver a strong financial plan that’s equitable, sustainable and representative of the municipality’s unique and dynamic needs.

The Budget Engagement Session will take place on Saturday 2 February between 10am and 4pm and you can come along at any time during that period, at the Melton Community Hall. For further information visit www.melton.vic.gov.au/budgetsession Please contact me with any ideas or issues for Coburn Ward on 0412 584 067 or sophie.ramsey@melton.vic.gov.au

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“A lot of what we as midwives do is support women to think for themselves and manage for themselves, but we still fight against that grandmother image of what should be done in hospital,” Little admits.

She also believes the perception of being in labour is much more intuitive, adversely so, than it was years ago. Where women in the past would have put up with a bit of discomfort and gone on

‘‘They make us the women we are.”

For a midwife, this must also at times include an acceptance of death amid so much life.

“The bad outcomes blow you away,” Little concedes.

“They absolutely shatter you. It still happens, even in a society that expects everything to be perfect.

“So yes, it can be very tough work, but we all love it. It’s a profession you can feel good about because you help bring a lot of happiness to so many people. What’s not to love.”

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Celebrate Australia Day

Meet the Mayor sessions

Live Eat GO! update

Celebrate what’s great about our nation at Australia Day celebrations at the Willows Historical Park in Melton on Saturday 26 January 2013.

Live Eat GO! is currently offering a range of exciting FREE and low cost programs to adults within the community who are over the age of 18 and currently not working full time.

The annual event runs from 9.30am until 12 noon and includes entertainment, Willows Homestead and Museum tours, a citizenship ceremony and presentation of community achievement award winners.

Come along to a sausage sizzle and meet the Mayor of Melton City Council, Cr Kathy Majdlik. Your Ward Councillors will also be present.

- Sunday 10 February, 12 – 2pm at Eynesbury Stage 1 Reserve (Discovery Centre meeting room in case of bad weather) - Sunday 17 March, 12 – 2pm at Melton Civic Centre lawn, 232 High St, Melton (Community Hall in case of bad weather) - Sunday 24 March, 12 – 2pm at Caroline Springs Civic Centre lawn, Caroline Springs Boulevard (Civic Centre Library in case of bad weather) - Sunday 7 April, 12 - 2pm at Morton Homestead, Morton Boulevard, Taylors Hill

FREE programs: Melton Walkers Interested in joining a local walking group or perhaps starting a local group in your area to get fit and meet new friends? Council is seeking new walkers for walking groups commencing in Brookside, Melton and Diggers Rest during term 1 this year.

HEAL Eight week behaviour modification course, (two hours per week) ideal for anyone looking to improve all round health and wellbeing, and particularly good for people a little out of the habit of ‘thinking healthy’. It is suitable for everyone over 18 and all levels of health.

This program is delivered by qualified Allied Health practitioners at Djerriwarrh Health Service.

The Australia Day ceremony will commence at 10.15am and includes a presentation from this year’s City of Melton Australia Day Ambassador, Dr Hass Dellal OAM, Executive Director of the Australian Multicultural Foundation.

The Community Achievement Awards, which recognise outstanding contributions made to the City of Melton community, will be presented at 10.40am and the City’s newest citizens will be sworn in during a Citizenship Ceremony from 11.10am.

Other activities will include Henna body art, Bunnings Melton Children’s Workshop, photo booth, Australian Inventions Display and old fashioned games.

You can have a chat with the Mayor and Councillors or leave your comments on a community discussion board.

Children’s entertainment provided.

To make sure we order enough sausages, please RSVP on Council’s website www.melton.vic.gov.au/meetthemayor

For more information visit www.melton.vic.gov.au/australiaday or contact Melton City Council’s Events and Culture team on 9747 7200.

Active Plus Quit smoking through engaging in exercise with this eight week program run in conjunction with Victoria University and Quit Victoria.

Low cost programs ($3 - $5 per session): Lift For Life Looking to improve your muscle strength in a gym setting, under personalised gym instructor supervision? Strength training is one of the best ways of warding off chronic diseases such as diabetes.

Program costs $5 per session and is generating remarkable results for people with average or poor fitness levels.

Mayor of the City of Melton, Cr Kathy Majdlik

Neighbourhood House activities Are you interested in learning a new skill? Joining a group?

Undertaking training? Taking up a new hobby? Participating in leisure activities?

Citizenship ceremony

Six in Six Cooking Program Interested in learning to cook six affordable, healthy and delicious recipes in six weeks in this interactive and fun cooking program?

This program is flexible in delivery, is run right across the municipality, and can come to you if you have a group of six or more people and only costs $3 per person per session. Places are in demand, so register now.

To register your interest in any of the above programs please email your name, and the program of interest to: live.eat.go@melton.vic.gov.au and one of Healthy Communities team members will register you.

For further information please contact Council’s Healthy Communities Coordinator on 9747 7200.

This program is supported by the Australian Government.

Budget engagement session Tell us your thoughts and ideas for Council’s 2013/14 budget.

Before we start preparing the 2013/2014 draft budget we want to hear what you think Council should be allocating finances to in the next financial year.

Residents are invited to attend a budget engagement session on Saturday 2 February between 10am and 4pm at the Melton Community Hall, 232 High St, Melton.

The day will provide the opportunity to talk about Council spending in the 2013/2014 financial year. Councillors and staff will be on-hand for informal talks throughout the engagement session.

Please note this session does not replace the formal Section 223 Committee Submission process.

For further information visit www.melton.vic.gov.au/budgetsession

Council meetings 2013 Ordinary meetings of Council are held at the Council Chambers, Melton Civic Centre, 232 High Street, Melton, and start at 7pm.

Why not try one of the exciting programs on offer at one of Melton City Council’s Neighbourhood Houses?

There are three Council operated Neighbourhood Houses within the municipality: Stevenson House (Caroline Springs), Hillside Community Centre and the newest facility at the Taylors Hill Youth and Community Centre.

Programs are accessible to people of all abilities, backgrounds, and ages and will help you make friends, develop new skills, take an activity for fun and enjoyment and access community and personal support services.

Why not try your hand at: • Home decorating • Nursery design • Computers and social media • English as a Second Language and much, much more!

To find out more about more what’s on at your local neighbourhood house, visit: www.melton.vic.gov.au or call 9747 7200. • Yoga • Art for kids and adults • Cooking • Photography

Please note Council Meetings will be held on Tuesday evenings in 2013.

Council Meetings in 2013 will be held on the following dates: • 5 February • 5 March • 9 April • 30 April • 28 May • 25 June • 23 July

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• 27 August (Meeting to consider Draft Financial Statement) • 17 September • 15 October • 29 October (Statutory Meeting) • 12 November • 17 December

Neighbourhood House programs are now available at Taylors Hill Youth and Community Centre

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Dumping is uncharitable, say Salvos

BY MELISSA CUNNINGHAM NORTH-west residents are using a vacant block next to a charity store as an illegal dumping ground.

The lot beside the Salvation Army’s Deer Park store is littered with rubbish, furniture, torn mattresses, smashed televisions and bags of odorous household waste.

Dzafer Dzaferovski, who lives directly opposite the site, said he was disgusted by the state of the land. ‘‘It’s just appalling; it has become an eyesore because people are using it as a landfill so they don’t have to pay someone to pick up their rubbish,’’ he said.

Mr Dzaferovski said Melton Council last year placed large rocks outside half of the land to stop cars from driving onto the site. But the other side of the lot remains open. The site is only metres from houses and restaurants.

Another resident, who asked not to be named, said she had seen youths picking up smashed televisions and electrical goods and placing them in front of oncoming traffic.

Dumping ground: Rubbish is strewn across a vacant lot next to the Salvation Army store. Picture: Michael Copp

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‘‘It’s dangerous and having an open site like that encourages young people to hang around there at night,’’ she said. ‘‘A few times there has been rubbish thrown all over the road, so myself and other residents have to go onto the road and pick it up before somebody drives over it.’’

Salvation Army sustainability manager Donald Munro said the charity spent $10,000 last year on a perimeter fence to stop illegal dumping as waste removal costs increased to $60,000 a year. ‘‘Last year it really went beyond useful donations so we put a fence around the store to try to stop it happening while the store was closed. It stopped unwanted items being dropped at the store but began the trend of people dumping items at the [neighbouring] site. ‘‘Although the vacant lot is not owned by the Salvation Army it continues to affect business at the store . . . people are starting to associate the store with the rubbish dump next door.’’

Melton Council’s operations general manager Greg Wood said the owner of the neighbouring property had been ordered to clean it up. ‘‘Council’s litter education and enforcement officer has met with representatives from the various properties at this location to discuss initiatives to address illegal dumping in the area,’’ he said.

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Snakes in the grass a death trap for pets

BY ANDRIA COZZA CATCHERS are being called on to remove large numbers of snakes from yards across Melton and Moorabool.

Melton West catcher Trevor Clarke said that since hot weather arrived in November, he had been called at least twice a week to remove snakes.

Most of them were found near stormwater drains in backyards. ‘‘Snakes found near drains are seeking water or are found on untidy lawns, which are attractive for them to hide in.’’

Mr Clarke said there had been no reports of people being bitten, but several family pets had died from snake bites. ‘‘I had to wrap up a Labrador who was trying to play with the snake.

Dogs often bark at snakes and try to engage with them.’’ Mr Clarke said people should never approach a snake. Anyone bitten should apply a pressure bandage and splint to the affected area and seek immediate medical treatment. ‘‘Don’t remove the venom from the area because a sample of the venom is needed so you can be treated properly.’’

A Department of Sustainability and Environ-

ment spokesman warned people against trying to catch or kill snakes.

Householders can reduce the risk of snakes taking shelter in their yards by removing rubbish and cutting long grass. Snakes are protected under the Wildlife Act. More details: phone DSE on 136 186 or contact a licensed snake catcher.

Keeping lid on landfill waste Melton Council hopes new bins at the city’s major aquatic centre will keep 1400 litres of recyclables out of landfill each day. Thirteen dual waste and recycling bins, made of recyclable materials, have been installed at Melton Waves to encourage residents to ‘‘do the right thing’’. The bins were introduced as part of a national Keep Australia Beautiful program supported by Coca-Cola. Pictured are KAB Victoria project advisor Gary Mogford, Coca-Cola’s Andrew Sawyer and deputy mayor Bob Turner.

2013 Powercor City of Melton Business Excellence Awards Don’t miss this fantastic opportunity to promote your business Entry forms are available from Melton City Council’s Economic Development unit by calling 9747 7200 or emailing businessevents@melton.vic.gov.au Entries are free and close on Friday 15 February 2013. Winners will be announced at a presentation evening at Witchmount Estate on Friday 3 May 2013.

For more information visit www.melton.vic.gov.au/businessawards MAJOR AWARDS Professional Service Award Personal Service Award Training Service Award Manufacturing Award Trades and Construction

Powercor Business of the Year Mayoral Achievement Award People’s Choice Award Apprentice of the Year Leaders in Innovation Award Leaders in Sustainability Award Best Access for all Abilities Business Award

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BY BEN CAMERON ISOLATED residents could find it easier to get into town as part of a community bus service being trialled by Moorabool Council.

The FrontSEEAT (Social Employment Education Access Training) transport connections project, to run on Thursdays and Fridays, will determine the feasibility of a permanent bus service that would operate within 15 kilometres of Ballan and in and around the town.

Cr Paul Tatchell said many elderly residents living in rural locations would benefit from the service. ‘‘Young people would also be more self-reliant, being able to use the facilities in the town. It’s easy to forget that people in our region are

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being isolated and disadvantaged where personal transport is difficult or unavailable. Access to the trains would provide much-needed assistance for people to travel to Ballarat, Bacchus Marsh and Melbourne. ‘‘Living in the rural sector presents a myriad of challenges for those who don’t own a motor vehicle or for whatever reason are incapable of driving.’’

Cr Tonia Dudzik said a community bus would go some way to help residents who suffered from a lack of independence. ‘‘Community buses are an asset to a wide range of community groups, including the aged and disabled.’’

Teeing off again

Residents can provide feedback at haveyour saymoorabool.com

Ballan Golf Club is back in full swing, several months after wild weather ripped off the clubhouse’s roof. As reported by the Weekly, a September storm caused thousands of dollars in water damage. President Ken Muhlan (pictured) said while competition and social golf continued unabated, off-course operations had been conducted in a small hut.

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The Weekly welcomes letters no longer than 200 words. All letters are subject to editing and must include a name, address and phone number. Post: The Editor, PO Box 424, Melton, 3337 or email westvoice@yourweekly.com.au Post a web comment to any story at meltonweekly.com.au MMP Media publications Shop 3, 342 High Street, Melton, 3337 PO Box 424, Melton, 3337 Phone 9971 1777 Classifieds 13 24 25 Distribution 1800 032 472 Advertising fax 9747 3192 Editorial fax 9747 3192 Editorial email westnews@yourweekly.com.au Website meltonweekly.com.au mooraboolweekly.com.au Editor David Bonnici Regional Sales Manager Nicole Becchetti 8318 5777 Group Sales Manager James Stuart 9731 2777 Publisher Antony Catalano

For circulation information see adcentre.com.au Published by Metro Media Publishing Pty Ltd (ACN 141 396 741). All material is copyright and no part of this publication may be reproduced without written permission of the editor. Responsibility for election comment is accepted by Antony Catalano, 214-220 Park Street, South Melbourne, 3205. The Weekly endorses the Media, Entertainment and Arts Alliance’s “Code of Conduct”. All significant errors will be corrected as quickly as possible.

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New council to drive change

Caution urged on coal seam gas

At the last Moorabool Council meeting of 2012, councillors voted to seek more information regarding VicRoads’ new plans for an upgraded eastern interchange and improvements along Hallets Way. However, it was disappointing to note the inaction of the previous council.

Following the rejection of the reckless and costly Woolpack Road gamble on Australia Day 2012, the Avenue Preservation Group met with council last March.

A wide-ranging series of suggestions and alternatives were passed on, with a view to achieving the best possible outcomes for the community.

We urged council to work urgently and cooperatively with the state government and VicRoads.

It seems that the last council did no such thing, thus hampering progress and planning, or discussion of requirements and options.

I trust that our new councillors will be more proactive and collaborative, without jeopardising $34 million worth of improvements to our community.

Much has been spoken about the alleged rights and wrongs of coal seam gas mining. I have been privy to both arguments.

The Baillieu government currently has a moratorium in place on new coal seam gas exploration permits. There is currently no coal seam gas production in Victoria.

As a farmer, I fully understand the importance of preserving and enhancing the land, and view with caution any activity that may negatively impact that position.

Exploration and mining must be accompanied by

suitable impact statements and regulation. As such, I urge readers to have their say on the draft national framework for coal seam gas. The public consultation period is open until February 18.

The national framework includes discussion about the banning of chemicals like benzene, toluene, ethylbenzene and xylene in hydraulic fracturing; a tightening of regulations; water management and monitoring; and well design.

Anyone with an interest in this matter should read the draft framework at scer.gov.au/workstreams/ land-access/coal-seam-gas

SPEAK TO US

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Dine with Rachael As part of its new ‘100 per cent Dribbilicious’ campaign, Australian Summer Stonefruit will fly a lucky winner to Sydney for lunch with model, TV presenter and fitness personality Rachael Finch (pictured). The campaign aims to encourage us to eat fresh local peaches, nectarines, plums and apricots as part of a healthy diet. The prize includes an overnight stay in a luxurious hotel in the heart of Sydney’s CBD. For delicious recipes and season updates, like the campaign on Facebook at facebook.com/ AustraliaSummerStonefruit To enter, using competition code 1, visit winthisnow.com.au and follow the prompts.

Entries close next Monday at 11.59pm and will be drawn the next day at 10am at Level 2, 112 Cubitt Street, Richmond. Winners will be notified in writing and their names published at winthisnow.com.au, where terms and conditions are available.

Rich pickings: In a new series based on the hit US show American Pickers, Aussie collectors Lucas Callaghan and Adam McDonald (pictured) will scour the country for hidden gems in junkyards, garages and sheds. The producers of Aussie Pickers are on the hunt for real characters with sheds full of ‘stuff’ or rooms full of bric-a-brac.

Details: Shine Australia on 9413 8622.

Car show: Tabcorp Park Melton presents ‘A Day on the Track’ car & bike show 10.30am-4.30pm this Sunday. Kids can enjoy free entertainment and rides. There are trade stands, raffles and giveaways. Entry by gold coin donation, at 2 Ferris

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The best way to prepare for this fire season is to stay informed and plan to leave early, before you see smoke or fire.

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Environment group: Melton Environment Group meets 7.30pm tomorrow in Don Nardella’s office, Alexandra Street, Melton. Details: 0438 277 252.

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Our photographers catch up with some of the arrivals at Bacchus Marsh and Melton Regional Hospital

You can help save a species Adopt an animal from $15 a month. www.zoo.org.au/adopt Phone (03) 9340 2770 Your tax deductible animal adoption helps Zoos Victoria fight extinction.

Western Lowland Gorilla Critically Endangered

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Baby love: Bacchus Marsh parents Hayley and Brendan celebrated the arrival of Ella on November 8. She weighed 2.8 kilograms.

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A great family and enthusiasts picnic day out!

Each year, the largest classic car rally in Australia is held in Victoria. The rally will start from Melbourne and travel to Mornington Peninsula where the vehicles will be displayed for public viewing at Mornington Racecourse from 10am.

This event raises money for Cancer Research at Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre.

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www.stockdaleleggo.com.au/bacchusmarsh Bacchus Marsh Charming Family Home 3 bedrooms + study in the Underbank estate. Period features such as detailed ceiling roses and cornicing, bakelight light switches and a stunning fireplace.

With 2 livings areas, slate tiles are found throughout the rumpus, kitchen and dining spaces, plus a timber kitchen with dishwasher add to the homes character.

The home also offers ducted heating, evaporative cooling, single lock up garage, retaining walls and established gardens.

Private Sale Web ID

Mark Shelly

Adele Lambie

Brian Giordmaina

Marc Mills

David Koers

Jessica McBain

0418 518 862

0421 395 555

Property Manager

0424 152 699

0417 124 146

0425 466 814

$377,000 272357

Dales Creek One Acre with Views!

Situated in Beautiful Dales creek/Greendale this fantastic 3 bedroom plus study family home is perfect if peace and quiet is high on your list. Including a large master bedroom with ensuite and walk in robe, 2 living areas with feature wood heater, spacious kitchen with large pantry and Formal dining/open study the choice is yours! Extras include air conditioning, ducted heating, dog run, chicken run complete with chickens!

Garage/workshop and the list goes on.

Private Sale Web ID

Bacchus Marsh

Bacchus Marsh

The Opportunity Is Yours

When Location Is Everything!

This quality three bedroom family home offers a relaxing lifestyle in a quiet area surrounded by well maintained homes. Ensuite and WIR to the master bedroom, a fully functional kitchen with sliding doors to the undercover entertaining area are some of features this house has to offer.

Private Sale $269,000 Web ID 261717

5367 5700

$357,500 272810

If your after a location that is a stones throw from shops, schools and transport well here it is! Boasting beautiful polished hardwood floorboards and a low maintenance courtyard this home is sure to please. Including 4 bedrooms, master with ensuite a timber kitchen with gas cooking facilities and dishwasher, formal lounge Private Sale $335,000 Web ID 270999

Location Meets Quality Take advantage of this beautifully presented and well styled quality built two bedroom plus study unit which is walking distance to Bacchus Marsh central shopping district. This unit is ideal for either the investor or professional with too many luxury features to fit and just 150 meters away from the centre of town!

Private Sale $399,000 Web ID 271594

Bacchus Marsh

Presentation & Location

Conveniently located close to shops and schools, stands this fantastic unit. Boasting a large modern floor plan with quality fixtures and fittings this property offers 2 spacious living area. 3 large bedrooms with BIR’s, the master includes ensuite and WIR. Private Sale $315,000 Web ID 251817

Bacchus Marsh

A Great Place To Start

This well designed 3 bedroom, 2 living area home is just perfect for first home buyers or investors. Situated in the Hillview Estate, only a few minutes away from both schools and trains, this ideally located residence has much to offer and it’s in a quiet court location, making this home a delight to inspect.

Private Sale $279,500 Web ID 257720

Bacchus Marsh 3 Bedroom Home In The Centre Of Town Currently under lease until the end of March 2013 and returning approx $14,000 per annum, this property would suit any discerning investor. Features include plenty of living space, spacious bedrooms including ensuite to master, large kitchen with plenty of cupboard space, double carport and double garage with roller Exclusive $359,000 Web ID 270277

Bacchus Marsh

Pentland Hills

Impressive 3 Bedroom Unit

Acreage And Close To Town!

Being at the rear of a two unit development with privacy and security, this quality built unit is close to the shopping centre, recreation reserve, schools, child care and freeway access. Beautifully presented you will find 3 good sized bedrooms, master with walk in robe, separate living area and a fresh spacious kitchen/meals area. The two way bathroom offers ultimate comfort with a large spa bath.

Just a 10 minute drive from the Bacchus Marsh CBD and consisting of 3 bedrooms and a study this much loved home offers massive living area, large kitchen/dining, a rumpus room, loads of storage and an ensuite to the master bedroom. Extras include slab heating, reverse cycle split system. bar, and double garage. On approximately 3 acres with plenty of trees and well established gardens you’ll find your own little piece of paradise.

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191 Main Street Bacchus Marsh

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$249,000 262702

$419,000 271459

www.stockdaleleggo.com.au/bacchusmarsh

Bacchus Marsh Family Home

This newer build, large, 3 bedroom + study home offers plenty of space, not too far from town! Open plan living, kitchen & dining plus a separate living room. The stylish kitchen contains a 900mm freestanding oven & cook stop The master bedroom contains both ensuite & WIR & BIRs are in the remaining bedrooms.

Private Sale $335,000 Web ID 271186

Bacchus Marsh

Bacchus Marsh

Bacchus Marsh

Overlooking Bacchus Marsh and within walking distance of the train station, this 3 bedroom home has more than just a great location. Surrounded by well established gardens this secluded and tranquil property on a large block of approximately 4507 sq m in this price range is extremely rare. Don’t miss out!

Private Sale $375,000 Web ID 262510

1 Acre, Bacchus Marsh!!

Bacchus Marsh

Bacchus Marsh

Simply Perfect!

All The Work Has Been Done

Featuring in ground swimming pool & a large block of approx 1100m2. This is the perfect place to raise a family. 4 bedrooms, master with WIR & ensuite. Huge!

Living areas including formal lounge/dining & family room. Plus, ducted heating/cooling, DLUG, the list goes on! Only a inspection will reveal the treasure that awaits.

Private Sale $459,000 Web ID 268325

This home has recently undergone a total internal renovation making it ideal for an investor or first home buyer. Three good sized bedrooms with BIR’s. Kitchen with electric appliances and plenty of cupboard and bench space. Large lounge room. Double carport and shed of 9m x 4m with concrete floor and power.

Private Sale $290,000 Web ID 263963

Bacchus Marsh

A Glorious Lifestyle

Bacchus Marsh

Young And Affordable

As Central As It Comes

This stunning tri-level home offers 4 bedrooms, wheelchair access & a large back yard. In the Links estate you can enjoy the natural surrounds. With features such as 9 foot ceilings, ducted heating, spacious rumpus room, and split system airconditioning you’ll find a many needs met.

Private Sale $385,000 Web ID 266584

Situated in a quiet street & currently returning $18,200 p/a this property is well suited to the first home buyer or investor. Near new with 4 generous sized bedrooms with BIR’s, main bedroom with WIR & ensuite, kitchen with stainless steel appliances. 2 living areas, DLUG, Ducted gas heating throughout & a reverse cycle A/C. Private Sale $325,000 Web ID 251064

In addition to this 3 bedroom home, is a self contained unit with living area, kitchenette, master bedroom with ensuite. Sliding doors allow access to the fernery from the main home and unit. This home offers 3 bedrooms (master with ensuite), BIRs, ducted heating, evaporative cooling & more. You can walk to practically everything.

Private Sale $359,000 Web ID 271198

Ideal Family Home

Bacchus Marsh

Bacchus Marsh

Bacchus Marsh

Positioned within a few minutes of schools, Darley Plaza and easy access to freeway is this 4 bedroom plus study residence with self contained unit. Features include: spacious kitchen/meals/family with gas cooking and wall air conditioner, lounge offers gas heating and all bedrooms have BIR’s with ensuite to master.

Private Sale $269,000 Web ID 254848

This near new town house with a detached remote controlled double garage has 3 good sized bedrooms all with BIR’s. The centrally located kitchen has a 5 burner gas hotplate and electric oven. Adjacent to the kitchen is the open plan tiled living area with a reverse cycle split system. Plus, easy to maintain lawn courtyard.

Private Sale $268,000

On approx 1000m2 this quality 4 bedroom family home is sure to please. With massive outdoor entertainment area and stunning established gardens you only need to stroll a few hundred meters to reach shopping facilities and Ballan train station.

Bacchus Marsh

Bacchus Marsh

Delightful Corner Setting This well presented 3 bedroom home offers polished timber floors, new carpet through the bedrooms, airconditioner, gas heating and kitchen/meals area with upright gas stove, established gardens, undercover entertaining area, single lock up powered garage and garden shed, this neat package could be yours.

Private Sale $227,000 Web ID 271339

Unique Family Home

Close to the river, golf club and parks sits this well maintained 3 bedroom family home, master with ensuite & WIR. 2 living areas, large kitchen, & a double garage. The large undercover area is the perfect setting for outdoor entertaining. On a large block, 1028m 2 (approx) there is plenty of space out back.

Private Sale $399,000 Web ID 268507

Ballan

Neat As A Pin

4 Big Bedrooms in Ballan!

Private Sale $379,000 Web ID 268633

Bacchus Marsh “Great Price, Great Location” Here is an excellent opportunity for either investor or first time buyer. This neatly presented three bedroom brick veneer home within a short stroll of shops, pre school, recreation reserve and a mere five minute drive to the freeway access to Melbourne and Ballarat. Features include three bedrooms all with robes, spacious kitchen family area, window furnishings.

External appointments comprise: back verandah, garden shed plus single garage.

Exclusive Web ID

5367 5700

$279,000 270582

Great Position, Great Potential Boasting 3 bedroom + study, gas heating, wall air conditioning, master with WIR & ensuite, kitchen/meals with all modern appliances and lounge with open fire place. With a double lock up carport, shed, undercover entertaining area. And situated close to schools, recreational facilities, shopping complex & freeway.

Private Sale $319,000 Web ID 265694

HUGE DEVELOPMENT POTENTIAL!

With 3 street frontages this corner block of approx 6070m2 zoned residential 1 would make the perfect development site (S.T.C.A). Within walking distance to shops, schools and transport this rare opportunity includes a 3 bedroom weatherboard home in need of renovation or demolition and a self contained unit.

Exclusive Exclusive Web ID 270148

191 Main Street Bacchus Marsh

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www.stockdaleleggo.com.au/melton Brian Payne

Julie May

0413 430 626

David Thompson

0413 43 430 620

Peter Turner

0413 430 624

Melton South

Mark Mordaunt

0400 900 690

Many Happy Returns Currently returning $13,000pa, this sturdy Melton South home presents excellent value. With bus passing, school and church opposite, shops and station just a nice walk away, there’s lots to like offering 3 bedrooms, cosy lounge, verandah across the front. The home is privately hidden away by a high front fence. Do check this one out.

Ted Payne

0413 430 619

0409 192 924

For Sale Web ID

$235,000 271049

Melton

Melton West

Young & Lovely

Bigger than Ben Hur

Add this gem to your portfolio- The irresistible combination of near new, magical Darlingsford, and $14 500 pa return is hard to beat. The property offers 3 generous bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, spacious living area and internal access from the remote garage. Definitely one to consider.

Here’s a larger than life opportunity to own a rambling 2 storey home on an enormous 990sq metre block. Offering 4 bedrooms, double garage, full ensuite, study adjacent to the master, lounge and huge rumpus room upstairs with bar & solid fuel heater.

All this in a secluded westmelton court.

For Sale Web ID

For Sale Web ID

272811

272995

Melton South

Exford

Melton South

Brookfield

Exford 10 Acres (4ha)

But Wait - There’s More

4 Big Bedrooms Big Block Big Value

Super Super Investment

A wonderful lifestyle awaits you at Lazy Acres, with magnificent views over Exford Weir to enjoy from daylight to dusk. Set on 10 acres (4ha), 3 bedrooms + study or 4th bedroom, solid brick home, formal lounge, quality kitchen/family area, two bathrooms, double garage under roof, wide verandahs front and rear, water For Sale $699,000 Web ID 268034

No excuses for clutter in this spacious home with room for all your treasures. Three generous bedrooms all with built in robes, cosy kitchen and light airy lounge are as you’d expect - the surprises are the split bathroom ( handy on busy mornings) and the roomy step down rumpus room with powder room and walk in storage.

For Sale $249,000 Web ID 262958

This spacious 4 bedroom family home on 750m² lot in Botanica Springs features: huge family/meals/ entertaining area, lounge, hostess kitchen with 900mm stainless steel oven, alfresco area, big bedrooms all with robes, full ensuite, ducted heating and cooling, attractive gardens, double garage and side access.

For Sale $357,000 Web ID 247165

Well maintained 3 bedroom home on slab construction , gas appliances, L shaped lounge, dining, separate kitchen/meals area, huge steel garage on large corner allotment able to be developed S.T.C.A., currently rented. Investors take note value plus.

Melton South

Brookfield

Melton West

Pure Indulgence

Whisper Quite Location

Melton West

Location Location Value Excellent location close to station, shops and medical centre etc., three bedroom family home, double brick garage, 580m² block (appx). A complete first home or investment package anticipated rental return appx. $12,000.00pa. As good as it gets in this price range.

From the striking kitchen to its enormous workshop.

Set on 1600m² in beautiful Brookfield its features are endless, 4 generous bedrooms, lounge, theatre room, study plus kids retreat, ducted heating/cooling, landscaped gardens, 4.9kw solar system 6m x 12m workshop.

For Sale $575,000 Web ID 270134

Located in highly desired location with parklands and walking paths this large brick veneer home consists of 4 bedrooms all with robes, ensuite to main, formal lounge, modern kitchen/meals area, family room, rumpus room, features include gas ducted heating, wood fire double garage, large allotment.

For Sale $339,000 Web ID 261165

This private 3 bedroom home with rumpus offers plenty of space to rest & play. Renovated kitchen & bathroom, cathedral ceiling in lounge, ducted heating, built in robes & spacious backyard. Walking distance to Woodgrove Shopping Centre, primary & secondary schools & recreation facilities.

For Sale $247,000 Web ID 249895

For Sale $229,500 Web ID 270617

9743 6000

307 - 309 High Street Melton

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For Sale $248,000 Web ID 252598

The Size Will Suprise

www.stockdaleleggo.com.au/melton Brookfield But Wait- There’s More- Brookfield Acres Deserving almost its own postcode, this unique property would suit an astounding variety of families needs. The residence itself features 2 lounges, 4 bedrooms plus study, 3 bathrooms and a magnificent enclosed swimming pool. The fully self- contained home office is perfect for your business-person, and a further 3-room serviced studio for your artisan/ craftsperson. All on an acre Brookfield block.

For Sale Web ID

$825,000 273020

Melton

Melton

Great Location - Great Value - Great Buy

Excellent Business Opportunity

3 bedroom family home with sunroom all in excellent condition in a beautiful setting, all bedrooms have built in robes, formal lounge, kitchen, family area, as new oven, hot plates & dishwasher, 2 space heaters, ducted cooling, external awnings, large fernery, 2 garden sheds, raised veggie garden.

For Sale $259,000 Web ID 264401

Be your own boss with this busy Hair & Beauty business- well located and wit unlimited parking. Their excellent reputation ensures well established clientele.

Amenities include 11 workstations, 2 massage chairs and 2 basins. Long lease available (4x5x5) at $2200 pcm.

Figures available on request inspection by appointment Business For Sale $60,000 Web ID 272911

Melton West

Brookfield

Melton

As New

Delightful Young & Spacious

A Place Of Your Own

Location Plus

This lovely young property ticks all your boxes. Not only does it feature four roomy bedrooms, full ensuite, ducted heating and cooling, remote controlled garage with interior access, stainless appliances, pergola and open plan - it’s also situated in the classy neighbourhood of Brookfield.

For Sale $320,000 Web ID 259533

This attractive 3 bedroom plus study home with 2 good size living areas is a must see for buyers wanting a young, spacious well presented home with big bedrooms & good size living areas. Features: high ceilings, ducted heating, split system air, solar hot water, solar power & neat gardens.

For Sale $345.000 Web ID 265666

4 Bedroom home in the Riverina Estate, must see for first home buyers and investors. Features include open plan kitchen/meals separate lounge room with split system A/C, gas ducted heating, 4 good sized bedrooms all with robes, master with full ensuite and walk in robe, double garage with remote door & low maintenance For Sale $309,000 Web ID 271028

This four bedroom family home has spacious bedrooms, kitchen/meals and formal lounge, recently painted inside and out, new spouting and down pipes, large patio, carport. A great first home or investment close to central business area, schools etc. Inspection by appointment.

For Sale $245,000 Web ID 251254

Kurunjang

Melton

Brookfield

Melton

This One Ticks All The Boxes

Many Happy Returns

The Search Is On

Sell The Car

Nothing to do, just move straight in. Features 3 bedrooms + study, master with walk in robe & full ensuite, spacious lounge/dining, kitchen with new appliances adjoins family area with wood Coonara, ducted cooling, freshly painted, off street parking all this is overlooking a reserve and you have your own privacy.

For Sale $279,000 Web ID 269723

Currently returning $12,480 per annum this sturdy home just minutes from the town centre will always be in demand. Featuring spacious lounge, updated kitchen, 3 roomy bedrooms + double garage/workshop at rear.

The home also offers gas appliances, dishwasher, carport and more.

For Sale $247,000 Web ID 260368

We are instructed to find just the right people for this wonderful neighbourhood. So far is you want harmony, along with a charming three bedroom home with ensuite, double garage, huge pergola, ducted heating & cooling, Coonara, 800+m² block AND fabulous neighbours, call now to arrange an inspection.

For Sale $329,000 Web ID 270616

You won’t need wheels from this brilliantly central location all of Melton’s High Street amenities are an easy walk away. Featuring two spacious bedrooms both with built in robes, one with connecting door to spacious bathroom, cosy lounge and good sized dining room off the kitchen - there’s nothing to do but move in and enjoy.

For Sale $229,000 Web ID 270615

Melton South

Melton

Kurunjang

Space & Style

Huge Opportunity

Melton West

Who Knew?

Who knew there were such lovely pockets in Melton South, such quiet courts, such pristine homes and just one owner? There’s not a blade of grass out of place, the property offerings 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, rumpus & timber decked pergola. Charming gardens surround it, ducted heating + wood heater.

For Sale $329,000 Web ID 270614

Contemporary in design, on an acre block, the home boasts a double garage on either side, internally you’ll love the openness and style of theatre room, huge study and vast family room encompassing trendy kitchen, Butler’s pantry and dining room. Upstairs, the magnificent master bedroom plus 3 more bedrooms.

For Sale $695,000 Web ID 269670

Only those with big aspirations will appreciate the enormous benefits of this large rambling property set on 1 hectare (2.4 acres), only minutes from the town centre. Offering 4 generous bedrooms, spacious study, formal lounge, open fire, spacious rumpus with bar, extremely large patio plus gazebo, garge + carport.

For Sale $830,000 Web ID 269430

Brookfield

9743 6000

Unreal Investment Quality 4 bedroom family home with built in robes to 3 bedrooms, large lounge, separate dining, open plan kitchen, ducted heating throughout, immaculately maintained inside and out, large carport. Currently tenanted returning over $12,700 per annum. Perfect Tenants Perfect Presentation.

For Sale $236,500 Web ID 256722

307 - 309 High Street Melton

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Rayner 26 RUDDICK PLACE, BACCHUS MARSH

W ep u ty o ufi rst

$410,000 43 DUNDAS STREET, BACCHUS MARSH

“KING OF THE HILL”

Enjoy the magnificent views on the biggest block in the Summerfield Estate at nearly 2,000sqm (approx.) Features modern kitchen with dishwasher & gas cook top, ducted evap. cooling and central heating. Rear exit door from garage to backyard, established gardens and close to local primary school.

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3/5 RUSSELL STREET, BACCHUS MARSH

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$499,500

FOR THOSE WHO WANT IT ALL!

Situated in the popular Grantleigh Estate featuring modern kitchen with SS appliances, 900mm over, caesarstone benchtops & glass splashbacks.

Ducted heating & cooling, spa bath to main bathroom, 12m in-ground solar heated pool, huge decked alfresco area and low maintenance gardens.

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$285,000 15 NELSON STREET, DARLEY

MODERN UNIT, GREAT LOCATION.

This spacious and modern two bedroom unit is less than 10 years old and is located in a quiet court close to schools, shopping plaza, sports oval and Darley Medical Centre. Features include heating and cooling, lock up garage and no Body Corporate. Great value for investor or owner occupiers.

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25 LARK 2530 BACCHUS ROAD, EXFORD MARSH-GEELONG ROAD, BALLIANG

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BARGAIN. RENOVATE OR DEVELOP.

For those looking for a project, you can’t go past this two bedroom home on an 800sqm block in prime position, close to shopping plaza, school and sporting facilities. All it needs is a bit of renovation or alternatively would be an ideal development site for units/townhouses (STCA).

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AUCTION $625,000 11 CONNOR STREET, BACCHUS MARSH

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SOLD

“EXFORD A TWELVEDOWNS” ACRE HOBBY FARM!

With 5 paddocks, Exceptional views outdoor over Exford in-ground Weir. pool A top with location entertaining to sit, relax area and and plenty enjoy sunrise of spacetotosundown pursue many – on other the split interests level decked this property and paved feautres outdoor Tassie area.

Oak A rare opportunity. timber floors throughout Easy access kitchento&Melbourne lounge, stainless & Geelong steeland appliances just a short and distancecycle reverse to Bacchus air-con. Outside Marsh/Melton. there is TERMS: large 9m x 10% 15m Deposit shed with– power.

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8 ANDERSON STREET, BACCHUS MARSH

IS A LARGE BLOCK IMPORTANT?

Situated on over 1000sqm, this delightful home is ideal if you are looking for some space from the neighbours. Generous formal lounge, bright kitchen / meals / family area with ducted evap. cooling. Outside has large undercover bar-b-que entertaining area and large yard with side drive though access.

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$245,000 7 SHELLY COURT, BACCHUS MARSH

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SOLD

AFFORDABLE LIVING

Ideal home for either owner occupier or investor. Featuring pot belly heater in lounge, evaporative air conditioning, polished floor boards, updated kitchen/meals area. Outside has large undercover entertainment area, all this only a short stroll from Main Street with its shopping, schools & services.

G ra e m eR a y n e r 0417 559 945

P e te rLe o n a rd 0429 671 990

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LOOKING TO DOWNSIZE?

This delightful 2 bedroom home is situated midway between the Main St. shopping precinct and the railway station and only a short walk to schools, parks and many other amenities. Located in a quiet court amidst a lovely garden, the home features 2 generous bedrooms, 2 bathrooms.

R o dG ra n t 0416 231 782

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Rayner 177 INGLIS STREET, BALLAN

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$415,000 LOT 17 TROUNCES LANE, MT EGERTON

WALKING EVERYWHERE!

Well maintained home offers 2 living areas being kitchen/meals/family (access to covered outdoor area), formal lounge, en-suite plus WIR to Master, double drive through garage, separate 2 car garage which includes toilet & shower to rear of property. Walk to Shops, Railway & Schools.

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7 MYERS COURT, BALLAN

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$105,000

MOUNT EGERTON 8070 SQM (approx.)

A 2 acre (approx.) block in a lovely bush setting with some fruit trees as well. There is power passing, zoned Rural Living and has easy access to the township.

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$425,000 5 O’COCK STREET, BALLAN

QUIET LOCATION, LARGE BLOCK

Located in a quite court this immaculate home is set on 2007sqm (approx.), with modern kitchen, 2 x lounge rooms, dining room and sunroom opening onto raised decking area. Features gas ducted heating, gas/log fire, split system cooling, dishwasher, timber floors and double garage plus shed.

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3 DEHNERTS ROAD, BALLAN

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LIVE THE BEST WITH AMPLE SPACE ON 4065m2

A circular drive welcomes you with wide verandahs and HUGE outdoor area to the rear for entertaining. Features wood heating plus central gas heating and spa to main bathroom. The grounds include some creative landscaping, car accommodation under roof and separate rear garage.

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$442,500 53 CORCORANS LANE, COLBROOK

“HILLVIEW” Out of Town Living on 1.159HA. Only minutes to freeway, 5 minutes to Ballan, 20 minutes to Daylesford.

Formerly a tea room now a most comfortable residence offering parklike surrounds with limited neighbours. Features large open kitchen, meals/ family with high timber ceilings garage/workshop area, tank water and dam.

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17 BERRY STREET, BALLAN

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$550,000

COLBROOK NORTH OF BALLAN - 30 ACRES

This character brick veneer home with verandahs features cathedral ceilings, two way bathroom (cedar lined), lounge/formal dining, wood heater, great outdoors with large workshop (19ft x 10ft approx.) with office wood heater attached machinery shed, circular turnaround, tank and dam water.

$405,000 LOT 5 ADRIANNA COURT, ROWSLEY

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LOT 4 & 5A PACES LANE, ROWSLEY $565,000

PRICE REDUCED

“TARA”

Character timber residence on approx. 1 acre (4055sqm) set behind a picket fence. Features open plan kitchen, meals (stainless steel appliances) and French doors from the lounge to decked outdoor area with 2 room bungalow ideal for studio/office, gazebo, great yard for the family.

G ra e m eR a y n e r 0417 559 945

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132 Corner Inglis & Fisken Streets Ballan

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173 ACRES! ROWSLEY. PANORAMIC VIEWS! 10 minutes from Bacchus Marsh with outstanding views, part 57.7ha-142 Acres. 10 minutes to 173 ACRES! fertile creek flats, zoned farming with overlays, dam, 7 minutes boundary Parwan Creek Reserve;

Outstanding views, part fertile pit creek zonedand farming with overlays, Private overlays;dam, 7 minutes to fast railSale.: station. to Fast Rail Station, electricity on flats, boundary selected 7house minutes Inspect: site.to Fast Rail Station, electricity pit on boundary, selected house site.

Enquiries please ring Graeme Rayner 5366 3600.

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Melton West 88 Westmelton Drive

Eynesbury 5 Clunes Way

Melton West 7 Waterdale Close

Melton South 80 Station Road

Brillant location, 4 bdr home with D/heating & cooling, quality fixtures. Airy kit with S/S app. Corner block, side access. Walk to all ammenities.

Sale $259,000 View By Appointment Mark Davis 0458 22 44 05 raywhitemelton.com/890190 | 9732 0000

Four bed home in Eynesbury. Designer kit, dining/ family. Timber floors, alarm, solar power. Alfresco, dbl rem gar. Duc heat/cooling, dble glazing.

Sale $429,000 View By Appointment Lynn Patterson 0402 207 746 raywhitemelton.com/876288 | 9732 0000

Stunning 5bdr home, Master with ens & WIR. Lounge, family/meals & kit, stone bench tops. duct heat, evap cool. Outdoor deck, dble rem garage.

Sale Offers Invited View Thurs 5.15-5.45pm Mark Davis 0458 22 44 05 raywhitemelton.com/882756 | 9732 0000

Great location, 3 bed home. Bright kitchen, spacious lounge, ducted heating and air/con. Quality fixtures and fittings. Walk to all ammenities.

Sale $252,000 View Thursday 4.30-5.00pm Lynn Patterson 0402 207 746 raywhitemelton.com/ | 9732 0000

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Kurunjang 16 Thrice Lane

Melton 30 Barries Road

Melton South 29 McDonald Street

Melton South 27 Francis Street

Large 4 bed home on 5023m2 block approx. 4 living areas with heating, air/con & wood heater. Pergola , Dble rem garage, plus much more on offer.

Sale $499,000-$549,000 View Thursday 5.15-5.45pm Lynn Patterson 0402 207 746 raywhitemelton.com/ | 9732 0000

Corner block, potential for dual occupancy STCA. Walk to all amenities, 3 bed home, master with ens.

Plus bungalow, carport, D/gates & side access.

Sale $249,000 View By Appointment Mark Davis 0458 22 44 05 raywhitemelton.com/873418 | 9732 0000

Inviting 3 bed home, ducted heating & air/con.

Garage, + dble garage. Pergola with wood heater.

Walk to all amenities. Prospective tenant $255pw.

Sale $255,000 View By Appointment Lynn Patterson 0402 207 746 raywhitemelton.com/876218 | 9732 0000

Great location this very neat 3 bed home with polished boards, lounge/dining with split system.

Bright kit, renovated bathroom, gardens & pergola.

Sale $239,000 View Thurs 4.30-5.00pm & Sat 10.45-11.15am Barry Cassidy 0407 000 178 raywhitemelton.com/715743 | 9732 0000

Ray White Melton

Ray White Melton

Ray White Melton

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$549,000 Family Home, Great Location

Long Forest

$412,000

Bacchus Marsh

Properties such as this family home on five & a 1/2 acres in Long Forest rarely come on the market.

The b/v home has 3 bedrooms + study/4th bed, 2 bathrooms & 2 spacious living areas. Wall a/c in the family room. Ducted vacuuming is installed to make housework easier & a security system for peace of mind. Externally there is an in ground pool, double + half carport, single galv garage, a caravan port, stable & round yard as well as sundry shedding.

Step inside to appreciate the tasteful refurbishment of this 4 bedroom ranch style family home.

Formal lounge & adjoining dining room are at the front & look out over your expansive front yard.

Modern kitchen with new appliances looks out over the backyard. Master bedroom has 2 x Dbl BIR & ens, other bedrooms have BIR’s. Ducted heating & a wall A/C in the family room/kitchen. Externally you have verandas & a covered BBQ area between the house & the double garage.

Open: By Appointment Online: arbeerealestate.com.au

Open: By Appointment Online: arbeerealestate.com.au

140 Main Street, Bacchus Marsh www.arbeerealestate.com.au

Ph: 5367 2333

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PAUL FLETCHER: 0431 623 296 Opening hours: Mon – Fri 12pm - 5pm Sat & Sun 11am – 5pm www.simonds.com.au Images for illustration purposes only. May not represent final product.

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MELTON Furnished room available for working male in airconditioned home. Close to all amenities. $150 per week all inclusive.

References. Ph: 9746 9055.

To Let ARDEER Banglow for rent, $150 per week plus bills. Could suit stuents. Close to public transport.

Phone 0430 649 767 after 5pm.

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Upgrades, hardware, software, repairs. We come to you. Call Pete on 0405 366 189.

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Traditional Thai Massage Deep tissue, aromatheraphy, relaxation and facials. Thai lady (Graduate of Wat Po Academy of Massage in Bangkok Thailand) Open 7days, 10am-10pm. ☎ BJ Hair and Beauty Melton.

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Equestrian and Equipment FARRIERPrompt, professional and reliable, great rates and friendly service. Call Kaz anytime on 0409 333 597.

KURRUNJANG Brand New 3 Bedroom unit. $300PW - water and gas bill included. Rent excluding bills $220PW. No pets.

For inspection call: 0409 016 584 or 0402 359 975.

Garage Sales MELTON WEST Large 3BR with BIR’s. Rumpus, garage and shed.

Bond and references. $250pw ono. ☎0405 130 205 / 9318 2126.

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ST ALBANS 18 Washington St. 2 Bedroom House, garage and carport. Must have references. Bond + $250per week. 9367 2942 leave message.

23 Linlithgow Way Sat 19st & Sun 20th Jan, 8am-3pm.

Household items, clothes, baby items and bric-a-bric.

SUNSHINE 2BR, BV unit, LUG, close to shops, station and schools. No pets. 2 weeks in advance, $260pw. $1,000 bond.

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Brand new Italian bedroom setting, Chinese furniture, porcelain, Japanese tea set, 53" TV with couch, 42" NEC with cabinet, unique books, French furniture and much more.... Bargain prices!

Please call: 8361 9061.

Garage Sales Moving Sale CAROLINE SPRINGS 2 Cotteridge Place, Saturday 19th & Sunday 20th Jan, 8am-4pm. Furniture, household goods, crafts, appliances, girls clothing and BBQ. Everything must go.

Needed for busy 4 wheel drive workshop in the Melton area.

Must be reliable and motivated and able to work within a small team. Above award wages for the right person. Please email resume to: brett@4x4obsession.com

Much hardship and difficulty is caused to job-seekers by misleading advertising placed in employment columns.

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To Let TAYLORS LAKES 3BR house + dbl gge, BIR’s, ensuite, no pets. $380pw + bond + refs. Phone: 9362 1280 or 0402 119 143.

Our Professional Employment and Situations Vacant columns are reserved for advertisements which carry a SPECIFIC and GENUINE offer of employment.

4 bedroom large modern house.

Double garage, close to schools and shops, ducted heating and cooling. $290pw

Whilst Metro Media Publishing make every attempt to screen job advertisements, WE DO NOT ACCEPT LIABILIT Y FOR ADVERTISERS WHO FAIL TO C O M P LY W I T H T H E S E REGULATIONS.

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Panel Beater / Assembler And Spray Painter. Fully qualified.

Full time. Melton area.

Contact Allan: 9743 3400.

Panel Beater / Spray Painter & Assembler Required for light to medium smash repair shop. Very clean and excellent working conditions 38 hour week. Overtime available.

Call Gino 9318 8280 or 0431 365 590.

Tipper Driver Truck & Trailer Based in Altona Nth. HC licence is reqd, full time posn is available for Truck & Trailer Operator. Overtime is avail. Earthmoving equipment exp essential. Working in and around the Melb Metro area.

Sat work avail. Need to be able to work in a team.

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We have multiple day, afternoon & evening cleaning vacancies across sites in Melbourne & surrounding suburbs, including Brooklyn, Laverton, Maribyrnong, Deer Park & Point Cook. Locations include shopping centres, office buildings, serviced apartments & domestic sites. No Experience Necessary. Full training will be provided. ALL APPLICANTS MUST BE PREPARED TO ATTEND INFORMATION SESSION. MUST be Australian citizen or permanent resident. Eligibility Criteria Applies.

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"Commission only'' jobs are only accepted in these columns PROVIDED that this is clearly stated in the ad AND the employer is paying Workcover and Superannuation. If not, then these advertisements MUST be placed in an alternate classification such as Self Employment Opportunities.

Placing misleading advertisements is an offence against the Competition and Consumer Act and all advertisements are subject to the publisher's approval. For further advice contact the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission on 9290 1800.

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STEVE GRAHAM AUCTIONEER 0418 995 590 www.stevegrahamauctioneer.com G5671902

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All employment advertisements must state clearly the type of job offered and remuneration offered. (i.e. salary package, retainer plus commission or commission only).

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BRIMBANK TUTORING Centre.

Quality tutoring at affordable prices. Grades 1-1 0. Highly qualified teacher. Ph: 9310 7066.

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ALLIES GROOM & ZOOM •Mobile Dog Groomer •De-Flea •Nail Clipping •Grooming •Hydro-Wash •Clipping & Trimming •Ear and Eye Clean Call 0412 262 504

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Prices should not be quoted as being 'excluding GST' or 'plus GST' or by the use of words or phrases conveying similar meaning.

Readers are entitled to expect that the advertised prices are the actual prices at which they can purchase the particular goods and services.

Metro Media Publishing will not knowingly accept for publication any advertisement which may be in breach of the Competition and Consumer Act or any other relevant law.

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An experienced Mechanic is required for mobile and inhouse servicing and repairs to forklift trucks and various other types of mobile plant and equipment. As a face of the business you will need to have good communication skills, a high attention to presentation, cleanliness, detail and pride in workmanship. A vehicle is supplied with this position. If you wish to become part of a small, friendly and hardworking team, apply to: Mita Forklift Services: 0412 385 297 / 9311 7977 G5674562

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Duties include: General Labouring Process Work Boning/Slicing/Knife Hand Picking & Packing Full training provided.

Must be Australian citizen or permanent resident.

Full time & Casual Positions, 5:30am Starts.

ALL APPLICANTS MUST BE PREPARED TO ATTEND INFORMATION SESSION Eligibility Criteria Applies To Apply please call 8398 1723 or email your most recent resume to madmin@miss.vic.edu.au

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Party Planners

Celebrations

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Marriage Celebrants

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Specialising in M • A • C Cosmetics Bridal - Fashion - Glamour Deb, Photographic & Special Occasion

Phone Tammy

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STRETCHED LIMOUSINES 6, 8 and 10 passengers, 24 hour service. Phone 9743 1728 or direct to limousine 0419 651 888.

Marriage Celebrants Full Time and Casual Beauty Therapists Required

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Justice of the Peace.

For weddings, commitments and namings. Phone 9746 8958.

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OAM - JP For all your Weddings, Namings, Commitments and Funerals.

Willing to travel.

FREE CAR/TRUCK /SCRAP METAL PICK UP

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Classifieds 13 24 25 Margaret Simpson ♦ Weddings ♦ Namings ♦ Renewal of Vows ♦ Funerals Phone 5367 6731 or 0409 415 495 margaretgs08 @bigpond.com

ROCKBANK, MELTON, BACCHUS MARSH, MYRNIONG, BALLAN & surrounding areas Wheels or no wheels.

Cash for scraps

0409 365 962 LMCT:10812 Boats Marine BOAT 3.8 metres long and trailer.

Both registered to December 2013. Motor not included with boat. Still in good condition.

FL466, R62110. $1,500 price negotiable. Phone 9741 9389.

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Daylesford Beauty is looking for Experienced Beauty Therapists, who hold the Diploma in Beauty Therapy, must be confident in gel/acrylic nails & XXX waxing, flexible, reliable, team orientated & available to work Saturdays and some Sundays.

Attractive rates & working conditions.

Please send or e-mail resume detailing all qualifications to:

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Beauty

We are seeking to hire a permanent casual person to represent our company.

Current Driver Licence, Driver Accreditation Certificate, MSIC card, Level 2 First Aid are required.

This position would suit a semi-retired, responsible, reliable person who has the ability work with people, has good communication skills, who is self-motivated and competent.

This position has variable hours of work, both midweek and weekends. Above award wages.

Daylesford Beauty c/o 25 Albert Street Daylesford 3460 Phone 03 5348 2788 relax@daylesfordbeauty.com.au

Venues HALL For hire. For all types of functions. St Albans area.

Reasonable rates. Tables & chairs included. Phone BH 9366 2071.

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Motorcycles and Scooters

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POCKET ROCKET Bike PeeWee. Eng: LS1. Brand new in box. 49cc, 2 stroke, twin exhaust, top speed 55kph. $250. 0404 945 982.

Private party sales are open to negotiation, therefore statutory charges may vary and are not included in quoted prices.

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Magic shows, birthday parties.

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Sedans/Limousines/Coaches

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MELTON & BACCHUS MARSH We are seeking talented qualified Motor Mechanics to join our workshops in Melton and Bacchus Marsh.

We offer great working conditions and a friendly team environment.

Phone 0402 328 236 or 9747 8684

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TRIPPING

My steak-out in Buenos t’s fair to say my experience of arriving in Buenos Aires wasn’t the best, but the city was yet to show its beauty and culture.

Three things Aussies need to be aware of in the city are: paying the $US100 to enter the country, eating dinner late (from 9pm) and the time difference — Melbourne is 13 hours ahead of Buenos Aires.

After taking all this in, I looked around for my airport transfer — an Argentinian holding a sign with my name on it. Unfortunately, he was nowhere to be seen. I caught a taxi, communicating as best I could in traveller’s Spanish with the driver replying in broken English. To my surprise, the 50-something-year-old was listening to an English pop radio station.

After speeding the whole way into the city and nearly running into another car — they’re crazy drivers over there — we arrived at the cent-

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BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA Getting there: Fly from Melbourne to Buenos Aires via Dubai Accommodation: Fertilia Downtown Apartmentos, 25 De Mayo 734 Buenos Aires More details: tripadvisor.com.au/ buenos-aires

rally located hotel. Things looked up from here.

There’s so much to see and do — like indulging in a famous Argentinian steak, joining a bus tour of the city’s hot spots, attending a tango show, or visiting the colourful town of La Boca.

For 80 Argentinian pesos (about $16), travellers can join a three-hour bus tour visiting the north (wealthy area) and the south (poorer). It also includes a visit to Parliament House, which is painted a dusty pink, and La Boca, a ‘shady’ area famous for its brightly coloured buildings and soccer

stadium. Sinking your teeth into a large, juicy Argentinian steak is something travellers shouldn’t pass up either.

Traditionally, locals eat theirs welldone but tourists can have it how they like.

For $US20, I had a big medium-rare steak with vegies and dessert — what a bargain!

Another ‘must do’ is visiting Recoleta Cemetery where famous people like Eva Peron (Evita) are buried. The gravestones are large and many have rooms in front of them for visitors to pray, view photos or light candles.

While in Recoleta, a walk to the market might yield souvenirs for loved ones. For a night on the town, dinner and a tango show is a real treat. I loved watching the talented dancers dressed in beautiful costumes moving to the Spanish beats.

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Greens rebound, but title slips from grasp

BY TEO PELLIZZERI A STRONG Ballarat top-order denied Gisborne District Cricket Association the chance to claim Junior Country Week in under-15s last Friday.

Gisborne Green bounced back from a defeat in its opening game to make the final but didn’t put enough on the board as it lost by seven wickets to Ballarat Gold.

Four Bacchus Marsh players were in the GDCA squad.

The Bulls’ Alex Porter (26) was the only Gisborne Green batsman to pass 20 as the team reached 134 after winning the toss and batting at Eastern Oval.

Ballarat Gold then made 3-137 off just 35 overs in reply.

Gisborne Green lost its opening match to Maryborough by 10 runs but fought back on day two with a three-wicket win against Ballarat Blue.

Chasing 109 for victory, Gisborne Green slumped to 5-47 and then 6-70 before Nathan

Marshall (34no) and Bacchus Marsh’s Baiden Cracknell (19) put on 35 for the seventh wicket to move the chase within four runs of victory.

Josh Whatman (68) then top-scored on day three as Gisborne Green (4-164) beat Central Highlands Development Squad (136), with Alex Porter taking 3-13.

Porter led the team for runs with 125 at 31.25, while Bacchus Marsh’s Bradley Croxford took seven wickets at 9.43.

Gisborne White was unable to win any of its four matches in under-15s, losing the division 4 final to Ballarat Blue by 20 runs. Blue made 6-102 batting first before bowling out Gisborne White for 82 in reply. Gisborne’s Dylan Featon top-scored with 27 and led the bowlers with 2-4.

Featon top-scored for the week with 135 runs at 33.75, while Brandon Nicholls claimed six wickets at 11.50.

In under-13s, top-age Gisborne Green lost the division 1 final to Ballarat Gold by eight wickets, while bottom-age Gisborne White won the division 4 final against Ballarat Blue by 14 runs.

JUNIOR COUNTRY WEEK Under-15 — Gisborne Green Game 1 — Maryborough 195 (B Croxford 3-18, J Patton 3-28) d Gisborne Green 9-185 (A Porter 49).

Game 2 — Ballarat Blue 8-108 (B Croxford 3-12) lt Gisborne Green 8-145d (N Marshall 34no).

Game 3 — Gisborne Green 4-164 (J Whatman 68, A Porter 39) d CH Development Squad 136 (A Porter 3-13, P Penticoss 2-19).

Div 1 Final — Gisborne Green 134 (A Porter 26) lt Ballarat Gold 3-137 (T Dickinson 1-9).

Under-15 — Gisborne White Game 1 — Castlemaine 9-155 (N Simons 3-27) d Gisborne White 6-122 (D Featon 40, R Bonner 33no).

Game 2 — Ballarat Gold 187 (B Nicholls 3-18) d Gisborne White 8-118 (D Featon 49).

Game 3 — Grampians 5-153 d Gisborne White 9-100.

Div 4 Final — Ballarat Blue 6-102 (D Featon 2-4) d Gisborne White 82 (D Featon 27).

Under-13 — Gisborne Green Game 1 — Maryborough 6-108 (T Taylor 2-9, R Lane 2-16) lt Gisborne Green 2-145 (A Beard 40, J Dillon 40).

Game 2 — Gisborne Green 6-138 (J Dillon 27) d Ballarat Blue 9-127 (J Dillon 3-22).

Game 3 — CH Development Squad 8-115 (H Fisher 2-4, R Lane 2-7) lt Gisborne Green 158 (A Frost 42, S Graham 42).

Div 1 Final — Gisborne Green 7-133 (H Fisher 22) lt Ballarat Gold 2-136 (A Ryan 1-5).

Under-13 — Gisborne White Game 1 — Gisborne White 3-193 (R Vernon 41no, S Ramsay 40no, X Jenks 35) d Castlemaine 7-147 (B Radford 2-6, M Bayly 2-19).

Game 2 — Gisborne White 7-98 lt Ballarat Gold 3-118.

Game 3 — Gisborne White 90 d Grampians 75 (S Ramsay 4-7, B Landt 2-13).

Div 2 Final — Gisborne White 8-158 (R Vernon 40no, H Brundell 27no) d Ballarat Blue 144 (M Boyd 5-20, B Underwood 2-22).

St Anthonys powers on ST Anthonys remains the team to beat in Gisborne District Cricket Association B grade as the ladder leader won by 130 runs against Sunbury at the weekend.

The chasing pack is still 12 points adrift of St Anthony’s (60 points) with Gisborne (48) and Sunbury United (36) battling to stay in touch.

St Anthonys made 210 off its 40 overs before restricting Sunbury to just 80. Gisborne chased down Riddell’s 113 with 5-121.

Macedon won comfortably with 5-255 too good for Bacchus Marsh, all out 172 in reply.

In the battle of the bottom two, Sunbury United (1-98) chased down Wallan’s 97.

In C grade, Diggers Rest Bulla Village claimed a big win in the race for top spot as it won by two

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wickets against second-placed East Sunbury. The Burras’ lead at the top of C grade is now out to seven points, 55 to 48, after the 8-126 to 9-124 victory. East Sunbury won the toss and batted, with Chris Watson (46) and Ben Whatman (24) sharing a 70-run stand for the sixth wicket.

Diggers Rest Bulla Village slumped to 4-26 before opener Kade Richards (47) found a batting partner in Blake Robinson (29) to push the score to 5-84.

Another spurt of 4-28 left the Burras 8-112, before Harry Narasimman (14no) and Robert Hayes (0no) shared the match-winning stand.

Ashfield (7-238) defeated Romsey (8-114) to move to 42 points and stay within reach of the top two.

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Wicket taker: Nick Strangio was a key part of Bacchus Marsh’s victory against Rupertswood.

Picture: Shawn Smits

Rupo sinks as Bulls roar RUPERTSWOOD is fast running out of chances to stave off McIntyre Cup relegation after being cast adrift on the bottom of the league with its defeat to Bacchus Marsh on Saturday.

Rupo is holding up the top division of Gisborne District Cricket Association with just two draws and eight losses after a seven-wicket defeat to the Bulls.

Rupertswood’s six points trails Romsey (seventh, 24), while Bacchus Marsh climbed to 27 and sixth with the 3-109 to 108 win.

Rupertswood reached 1-52 batting first, but Warren Hall’s dismissal for 12 was the first wicket in a mid-innings collapse of 6-23.

Opener Mark Ryan’s 23 was the top score, while Bacchus Marsh’s Nick Strangio claimed 5-17.

Kieran Atkin made 52 not out from No.3 to guide the chase as Bacchus Marsh reached the target in the 21st over.

At Greenhill Oval, Wallan seized top spot on the table as it rolled previous incumbent Sunbury United by nine wickets.

United won the toss and batted but struggled to build partnerships after Lance Watts (13) departed at 1-37. Fellow opener Nathan Morse top-scored with 37 as United failed to put together a partnership bigger than 16 for the rest of the innings, being bowled out for 106.

Wallan’s Justin Colliss dominated the chase with 87 no as the home team reached 1-109 in the 26th over. The result means Wallan (42) leads the ladder from Sunbury United (39) with Riddell (36) third from Sunbury (36) on percentage. Sunbury kept the losses coming for early-season high flier Romsey with an 8-209 to 143 all out result.

In the weekend’s other match, Riddell defeated Woodend in spite of a century for Woodend’s Warren Else.

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Melton starts year on winning note

BY TEO PELLIZZERI MELTON received a new-year boost as its pursuit of Victorian Sub-District Cricket Association ladder leader Caulfield tightened up after a solid win against Werribee on Saturday.

While Melton (4-136) comfortably accounted for Werribee (9-135) by six wickets, previously unbeaten ladder leader Caulfield was rolled by Altona.

It means Caulfield still leads the South West First XI table with 45 points but Melton (second, 39), Werribee (third, 39) and Ormond (fourth,

39) are all back in the hunt for top spot. Melton sent the home team in at Williamstown Cricket Ground on Saturday and immediately went about strangling the run rate.

Quicks Shane Harwood (2-20) and Paul Halfhide (1-17) kept runs to a minimum before Ashley Armstrong (2-7) made an immediate impact in his first appearance in the first XI for the season by capturing Williamstown captain Craig Sheedy caught and bowled.

Sheedy’s departure sparked a mid-innings collapse of 4-24 that left Williamstown 6-91, however the tail wagged to get the home team to

the end of its 45-over allocation with 9-135 to defend.

Patrick McKenna was Melton’s other multiple wicket-taker with 2-15.

Melton lost openers Mick Allen for a duck and Michael Alexander for three but bounced back with Anthony Gale (59no) steadying the chase with David Kirk (19) and Harwood (38) in partnerships of 51 and 68 respectively.

Melton reached 4-136 in the 40th over, winning with 31 balls to spare. The Lions start a two-dayer against Yarraville (ninth, 21 points) at MacPherson Park this Saturday.

In Second XI, Melton’s eight-wicket loss to Yarraville failed to dislodge it from the top of the table. The Lions posted 9-180 batting first with Andrew Cristofaro’s 70no the top score. But an unbeaten century from Williamstown’s Nathan Bratby guided the visitors to 2-181 in reply.

In North West Third XI, Melton is four points out of the finals places after making 125 in reply to Williamstown’s 6-252. Toby Armstrong (3-28) was Melton’s best bowler in the defeat.

In North West Fourth XI, Melton (9-149) fell short in its chase of Williamstown (5-168) to slip to 10th, 18 points out of the top four.

INBRIEF

Pressure run tells

BCA Darley chased down Mt Clear to climb into the First Grade top four on Saturday, 5-144 in reply to 141 at Darley Park. The win lifted Darley to 28 points, three behind third-placed Mt Clear (31) and one ahead of fifth-placed BallaratRedan (27) while previous fourth-place holder North Ballarat (24) slipped to sixth. Brian Wheelahan (3-34) and Matthew Frew (3-21) combined to break a 60-run Mt Clear stand for the opening wicket and reduce the visitors to 5-88. Peter Moore (2-16) was Darley’s other wicket-taker. The chase wobbled with two wickets for two runs at 2-24 but captain Matt Cape (77) steered the innings to 5-144 by the end of the 41st over.

BY LEN BAKER

VWCA Melton struggled against premiership contender Napoleons/Sebastopol on Sunday, going down by 92 runs in Premier Seconds. Napoleons/ Sebastopol made 6-211 batting first before bowling out Melton for 109.

BOWLS SCORES SATURDAY PENNANT Division 2 Section 1: Werribee (2) 16-93 lt Melton 2-65. Div 3 Sec 1: Melton (2) 18-98 d Altona (3) 0-55. Div 5 Sec 1: Deer Park (2) 16-98 d Melton (3) 2-71. Div 7 Sec 1: Melton (4) 14-87 d Hoppers (6) 4-71.

Tuesday Women & Open Open Div 1 Sec 1: Altona 12-66 d Melton 4-65. Open Div 1 Sec 2: Melton (2) 14-55 d Lalor (2) 2-47. Open Div 1 Sec 3: Sunshine RSL (2) 2-62 lt Melton (3) 14-75.

BALLARAT GEELONG BOWLS DIVISION Premier: Highton 105 d Avenue 85 ( McGregor, Olsen, McCorkell, Hardy 20 d Russell, Pomeroy, Sullivan, Hawken 18.

McGregor, Martin, McDonald, Lee 20 d Tudhall, G Stirling, W Stirling, Sargent 16.

Peake, Jones, Shell, Lugg 23 lt Hofstra, Kay, Reid, Fletcher 26. Bell, Monk, Robinson, Wright 42 d Sloan, O’Farrell, Boratto, Arthur 25).

Div 4: Avenue 135 d Ballarat 73. Div 5: Ballarat North 74 lt Avenue 88.

Lunge: Melton’s Hayden David scrambles to make his ground as Sunshine ’keeper Dylan Knight receives a throw.

Picture: Shawn Smits

Lions bounce back after losses MELTON’S Hatch Shield team will try to climb into the top four and title contention tomorrow after its first win of the tournament last Thursday.

The under-15 representative team lost its first two matches of the shield carnival last week but a 27-run win against Sunshine has kept Melton in contention for a semi-final berth with three matches still to be played.

Williamstown beat Melton by 30 runs in the opening game, 151 to 121, with only Drew Locke (22) passing 20 for the Lions.

Liam Hocking had earlier taken 3-14 as best of the Melton bowlers.

The bats also misfired in game two as Melton was all out 67 before Werribee made 8-150 off its 45 overs.

Daniel Hynes finished with 3-5 as

the stand-out Melton bowler. The Lions hit back in game three though, making 148 batting first before restricting Sunshine to 8-121 in reply.

Melton has the bye today before matches away at Roxburgh ParkBroadmeadows tomorrow, home against Altona on Thursday and away at Yarraville on Friday.

In Victorian Metropolitan Cricket Union, Melton Junior Cricket Association’s under-16s lost three from three in the Jim Beitzel Shield before yesterday’s match against Eastern, played after the Weekly went to print.

Melton made 5-139 in game one against Ringwood District who won with 5-170 in reply.

In game two Melton was all out 59 batting first against City of Moorab-

bin who won by eight wickets, 2-62.

In game three Melton posted 102 batting first and pushed Diamond Valley, who squeaked home 8-103.

In Under-12 Josh Browne Plate, Melton split its opening week with two wins and two losses.

Joel Cadman (40no) held the innings of 5-96 together in game one, however Eastern won by seven wickets, posting 5-160 in reply.

Cadman again reached the compulsory retirement of 40 not out in game two as Melton posted 6-148, holding on to beat Box Hill Reporter District, 9-143 in reply.

Melton was all out 107 batting first in game three as Diamond Valley won by 10 wickets, but bounced back to win game four against North Metro.

ROUND three heats of the Warehouse Sales Central Victorian Pacing & Trotting Championships were held at Lord’s Raceway Bendigo this month.

The Tim Butt (Melton) trained and Chris Butt driven My Temudjin was most impressive in taking heat number three for the pacers (C2 or better) over 2150m after a torrid passage.

Giving a little skip as the tapes released from barrier five, My Temudjin hit his straps very quickly, settling one/one with Jaccka Tom spearing straight to the front from outside the front row, before being eased to trail the well-supported Paya Dues going for three wins in a row.

Wasting no time, Chris Butt was not going to let Paya Dues have it easy, vacating the prime spot with My Temudjin to park in the open after travelling half a lap.

When Paya Dues galloped, possibly by jumping a shadow midrace, My Temudjin was checked, allowing Jaccka Tom again to assume control and lead racing for the bell.

Pouring on the pressure heading along the back straight, My Temudjin was able to stride clear when Jaccka Tom galloped.

Although tackled strongly along the sprint lane by Just Live Life, which had enjoyed a cosy trip along the markers from the pole, My Temudjin scored by a metre in a rate of 2-00.2, with True Happiness using inside runs for third 5.9 metres away in third place.

Since joining the Butt stable My Temudjin has done well, winning two and finishing close up in another two.

Read Len Baker’s full Sulky Snippets column at meltonweekly.com.au

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