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‘Fair shake’ call stirs council

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‘‘Heavy handed’’: Ian Bishop is being sued by Melton Council for falling behind on rates. and country areas, including Melton, Wyndham, Casey and Frankston.

But disadvantaged council areas do not inevitably lead to higher rates of legal action.

Greater Dandenong is the most disadvantaged demographic area in metropolitan Melbourne, Mr de Kretser said, yet Melton sued residents at more than 10 times Dandenong’s rate.

Mr Bishop, who is now considering selling his property, said council hardship policies were too forceful. ‘‘Give people a chance to repay in a manner they can manage, especially with rising unemployment and the way the economy is going at the moment. ‘‘It just seems like it’s their way or that’s it.’’

Melton CEO Kel Tori said a debtor may make payments to council in whatever amount they wished. ‘‘However, the advice given in

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respect of this matter was that the payment proposed would be insufficient to expunge the debt within a reasonable period of time.’’

As reported by the Weekly in October, Brimbank Melton Community Legal Centre principal solicitor Khanh Nguyen said he had asked the council to mention the not-for-profit community legal centre when notifying ratepayers of their arrears.

Mr Tori said the council would now incorporate this advice in the notices.

The council is also part of a new Municipal Association of Victoria working group that will review hardship policies statewide. ‘‘Once the working group has determined on a best-practice template for use by local government, council will review its hardship policy in light of that template,’’ Mr Tori said.

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MELTON Council is involved in a review of financial hardship policies after a report confirmed it was one of the municipalities most likely to sue residents for unpaid rates.

The council will also provide contact details for community legal centres in its initial letters of demand, after previously indicating it was unwilling to do so.

A Federation of Community Legal Centres (FCLC) report last week stated the number of Victorian court claims for unpaid rates had tripled in the past eight years.

The report claims residents having trouble paying their rates were being sued at ‘‘alarming’’ levels. Councils now sue more than 6000 people a year. Almost all cases were for amounts less than $10,000.

When Melton truck driver Ian Bishop’s work hours were trimmed, he and his wife fell about $2500 behind in paying their rates.

Melton Council took them to Sunshine Magistrates Court, where Mr Bishop offered to repay $25 a week. The council’s solicitors refused and demanded at least $75 a week. ‘‘We’ve admitted the bill is there,’’ he said. ‘‘We’ve never shied away from it, but all we want is a fair shake at being able to try and fix it.’’

The FCLC report said many councils were too quick to sue without exploring alternatives and investigating if residents were experiencing genuine financial hardship. This means that legal costs and court fees are added to the overall debt, making it more difficult for ratepayers to pay up.

The federation’s executive officer, Hugh de Kretser, said: ‘‘We’re not trying to say people shouldn’t pay their rates. Of course they should, but there’s an alternative to suing. ‘‘The experience of other sectors [such as utility companies] has shown that a responsible, ethical debt-collection policy is not only the right thing to do but it can more effectively collect revenue.’’

Mr de Kretser said the most litigious Victorian councils were those in growth areas

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Crowded out: too few places for homeless

BY BEN CAMERON EXPERTS believe Melton and Bacchus Marsh are in dire need of more emergency accommodation for the region’s homeless, despite new figures suggesting it’s not a major problem.

A report by the Council to Homeless Persons last week revealed 0.25 per cent of the area’s population (321 people) had nowhere permanent to live, compared to the state’s homeless average of 0.43 per cent.

The report, which compared data from the 2011 and 2006 censuses, found 25.7 people in every 10,000 were homeless. The state average is 42.6 per 10,000.

But Child and Family Services (CAFS) acting general manager Marlene Butler said local services remained badly under-resourced. ‘‘Our services are in high demand and we can’t meet it all,’’ she said. ‘‘The demand is four times what we can provide . . . it’s not good at all.’’

While CAFS provides 11 transitional properties and a female youth and crisis accommodation service, families are sometimes forced to stay in pubs. ‘‘That’s not appropriate all the time,’’ Mrs Butler said, ‘‘especially if somebody has an alcohol problem. The caravan park has also been running at capacity for the past three years.’’

Australian Bureau of Statistics data reveals more than half of Bacchus Marsh and Melton’s homeless people are living in severely overcrowded dwellings, nearly twice the state figure

of 27 per cent. Council to Homeless Persons chief executive Jenny Smith said the figure was ‘‘quite high’’ compared to state figures. ‘‘We need homelessness services that are able to respond quickly when someone first becomes homeless, to get them back into stable housing.

We need intensive services coupled with affordable housing for people who have experienced homelessness over a long period of time and have a range of health and other issues associated with that homelessness.’’

Heat’s on as Baillieu pledges to pull plug on solariums PLANS for a statewide ban on solariums have been welcomed in Melton and Bacchus Marsh.

Premier Ted Baillieu last month promised to outlaw solariums in Victoria within the next two years. ‘‘I hate them,’’ he said. ‘‘The days for solariums in Victoria are numbered.’’

Local beauty salons appear to be ahead of the moral curve, with the Weekly understanding there are no solariums in Moorabool and only one in Melton (at Taylors Lakes).

Emma Condon from Emma’s Talking Heads in Bacchus Marsh said she removed a tanning bed once the story about cancer victim turned antisolarium crusader Clare Oliver became public in 2007.

Ms Oliver died from a melanoma caused by tanning beds. ‘‘We got rid of our solarium five or six years ago,’’ Ms Condon said. ‘‘As soon as the story broke about the poor girl who died from solarium use, we stopped using them.’’

Djerriwarrh Health Services chief executive Bruce Marshall applauded the decision and said there was significant evidence that using solariums increased skin cancer risk. ‘‘History has shown that taking preventive measures of not using solariums and reducing your exposure to harmful UV rays of the sun significantly decreases your risk of skin cancer.’’

Ban the tan: Emma Condon supports the state government’s push to ban solariums.

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Rate hike-for-pool idea fails to float

BY BEN CAMERON MOORABOOL residents could face special rate increases of more than $100 for a decade if the council can’t find the funds for a new aquatic centre in Bacchus Marsh.

Plans for the new $19.8 million centre, unveiled last Wednesday night, include a 25-metre pool. They were unanimously backed by councillors.

While the project is dependent on a $9.9 million federal government grant, council chief executive Rob Croxford said if a $1 million ‘‘community contribution’’ could not be raised, a special charge or differential rate could be imposed on residents.

A council report seen by the Weekly said the council would have to determine who received a special benefit from the centre, and it estimated a property valued at $600,000 would pay an extra $158 per year. ‘‘The community contribution has been assumed but carries a significant risk,’’ the report stated.

Aquatic Centre Consortium secretary Jocelyn Williams said the council should not be stinging ratepayers. She promised the consortium would do its bit to raise the money. ‘‘Councils are there to pay for things that aren’t

used by everybody,’’ she said. ‘‘It’s like Maddingley Park and the library; you don’t see a special levy on those things. ‘‘We [the consortium] will get on our feet next year and begin applying for all sorts of grants and do a great deal of fund-raising.’’ ■Meanwhile, mayor Pat Toohey fears federal funding for a new plan to ease traffic congestion in Bacchus Marsh will be denied unless the state government produces something soon.

Cr Toohey and other councillors met with Roads Minister Terry Mulder’s adviser Paul Roth last week. ‘‘Unfortunately, [the government] had nothing to report,’’ Cr Toohey said.

Cr Toohey was frustrated the government was not listening to the Bacchus Marsh community and would not consider a return to the Woolpack Road solution it rejected earlier this year. ‘‘It’s disappointing there has been no flexibility from the government to listen to the community.’’

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Water board spreads the pain

BY TARA MURRAY WATER bills are set to increase on average by 6.2 per cent a year for the next five years in Melton and Moorabool under Western Water’s water plan.

Despite the increase, residents in the Western Water catchment area, which includes Melton, Sunbury, the Macedon Ranges and Moorabool, look set to be spared paying extra for the controversial Wonthaggi desalination plant.

Western Water managing director Neil Brennan last week spoke to residents about the plan at an Essential Services Commission public meeting in Sunbury.

He said that after consultation with customers, the authority had decided to spread the increases in charges over five years, instead of all in the first year of the plan.

Customers were given two options about how they would prefer to be billed for increased charges.

Big times ahead: Neil Brennan says Western Water is trying to limit bill increases.

The other option was for bills to increase by 19 per cent in the first year. Under that option, the average bill (without concession), which customers get three times a year, would increase by about $67.

‘‘The feedback we got was very much about understanding our demographics of the business, that we have [a lot of] young families [battling the] cost of living and mortgage pressures,’’ Mr Brennan said. ‘‘[There was] also concern

about pensioners and others in the area who get a concession.’’

The average yearly water bill is expected to increase from $942.04 in 2012-13 to $1275.37 in 2017-18.

Mr Brennan said capital investment and tax increases were the main reason for the increase.

Planned projects include a $33 million upgrade to the recycling plant in Sunbury and stormwater infrastructure at Toolern. ‘‘Growth is our major driver at the moment, particularly with infrastructure investment growth,’’ he said. ‘‘Timely investment for us is fundamental. We really need to make sure of investing when we need to invest. The initial plan that went out for public consultation was $325 million [to be spent on infrastructure]. ‘‘That has come down to $250 million, which is a result of the softening of the growth.’’

He said the Sunbury-based company would also cap staff levels.

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INBRIEF Natural gas not in the pipeline Gordon residents won’t be getting natural gas connected any time soon after the state government released a list of towns to receive reticulated natural gas. A spokesman for Regional Development Minister Peter Ryan said an election promise had been fulfilled. ‘‘The government has no plans currently to announce a second wave of towns to be connected to natural gas. The government is focusing on delivering gas to the priority towns it has announced.’’

New judge for Oz Day awards There has been a reshuffle of the judging panel for Moorabool’s Australia Day awards. Cr Alan Comrie was named on the panel but has since been nominated for an award. Cr Paul Tatchell will take Cr Comrie’s place on the panel.

Young get taste of music industry Moorabool Council’s FReeZA committee is looking for young people aged 15-25 to volunteer their time to plan and run four live music and cultural events each year. ‘‘There is a lot of work involved, but if young people are interested in live music, promoting local bands, event management and front-of-house management, then being on a FReeZA committee can assist them to start to develop the skills necessary to work in these areas,’’ mayor Pat Toohey said. More details: 5366 7100

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FAMILY violence reports in Melton have increased by 60 per cent, new crime data reveals.

Figures released last week show there were 496 incidences of family violence from September last year to October this year — up from 312 on the previous year.

The new figures come as crisis services prepare for a spike in calls during the festive season.

Women’s Domestic Violence Crisis Service (WDVCS) said the Christmas-New Year period was often a time of increased danger for women and children.

Last December, the service took 2249 calls from women needing help and 446 calls from police seeking urgent refuge accommodation for family violence victims.

WDVCS’s interim CEO Janene Evans said the increase was often due to women wanting to retain a semblance of family togetherness at least until Christmas Day. She

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urged women always to put the safety of their children and themselves first. ‘‘Abusive men may spend more time at home during the holidays and often more alcohol is flowing, which, while not a cause, can

intensify the violence,’’ she said.

All other types of crime in Melton increased, except for a small drop in residential burglary and a bigger one in robberies.

Total crime was up by 16 per cent. It was driven by large

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increases in assault, property damage and theft from motor vehicles.

The figures show Melton residents are 50 per cent more likely to have their car stolen or their house broken in to than the state average.

Melton’s Inspector Mario Fiorentino said reducing commercial and shed burglaries, property damage and theft of — and from — cars were priorities for police.

The introduction of a specialist burglary unit had resulted in a downward trend for residential burglaries. ‘‘But we are seeing a rise in other burglary categories such as in commercial and shop premises, garages and sheds, and new houses under construction.’’

He said most garage and shed burglary victims had left doors unlocked. A significant rise in property damage in Caroline Springs has resulted in extra police patrols.

WDVCS: 1800 015 188 Melton police: 9747 7999

A Melton man has had his car impounded after being caught driving on the Western Freeway with a cancelled licence. The man, 43, was pulled over at 6.50am last Wednesday. He had prior convictions for driving while suspended. His Toyota vehicle was impounded for 30 days. He was the 124th driver to have their car impounded in Melton this year. Earlier, a Bacchus Marsh man, 41, had his Subaru Forester impounded for 30 days after being caught travelling at 158km/h on Diggers Rest-Coimadai Road at 8.40pm last Tuesday. He has been ordered to pay $799 for the release of the car. Also seized was the car of a Hepburn Springs man, 41, who was caught driving with a suspended licence during a routine check along High Street, Melton, on December 3.

Motorcyclist tries to evade booze bus A St Albans man suffered minor injuries after falling from his motorcycle while trying to avoid a booze bus on the Melton Highway about 8.45pm on December 6. Police said the rider, who was on an unregistered Suzuki motorcycle, lost control of it and fell, resulting in a grazed elbow and knees, while turning onto a dirt road on Ryans Lane. He admitted to travelling at 150-160km/h on the dirt road and has been bailed to appear at Sunshine Magistrates Court to face charges of exceeding the speed limit, riding an unlicensed bike, being unregistered, and altering a number plate.

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The Ys and wherefores Today’s youth might be the leaders of tomorrow, but they’re all so bloody impatient. It’s a common assessment of Generation Y, and one that appears spot on to BEN CAMERON, who met a young trio in touch with their community side. adine Kotop, Sam Hasell and Aleisha King are all certified leaders, and patience doesn’t appear to be a virtue. They’re not waiting until tomorrow to start effecting change.

Aleisha, 17, admits she’s had to learn how to cool her jets since she was five years old.

With a clear goal of joining St John Ambulance, she had to wait until she was a more mature seven to sign on. ‘‘I was really tiny. I couldn’t do much,’’ says Aleisha, who also joined the Salvation Army about the same time.

These days she’s passing down her first aid know-how to kids. ‘‘It’s really rewarding,’’ she says of working with kids. ‘‘You really feel good that you’re helping somebody. ‘‘Not everything’s about you — even though a lot of people think it is.’’

Aleisha prides herself on her dedication, even if it means missing important events such as a close friend’s birthday.

One of her mates is still a bit annoyed after Aleisha missed her party to fulfil her ambo duties. ‘‘I’d put my name down. It was something I said I would do. I wasn’t going to pull out. I’d already committed to it, so I fulfilled my commitment.

You have to put your money where your mouth is.’’

Aleisha believes there’s a ‘‘massive generalisation’’ that Generation Y is a selfish lot, although she admits ‘‘there are a heap of people in this generation who don’t give a crap about somebody else’’. ‘‘There are a few good ones out there. None of my friends help with other people, really, but each to their own, I guess.’’

A little less patient is Nadine Kotop, who says she’s always been in a massive hurry to help. ‘‘We are the future, essentially, so I think it’s quite important for us to start now,’’ says Kotop, Hume’s young citizen of the year.

The 20-year-old is the type who’s more impressed by survivors than celebrities and — while sports stars such as Chris Judd don’t subscribe to the theory that public leaders set the standard for others — she embraces the expectations that came with winning the award. ‘‘I wouldn’t call it pressure. It was more of a boost and encouragement to

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keep going on,’’ she says of the expectations she faces. ‘‘If anything, it was small motivation . . . it was encouraging and made me want to continue with this path and make a difference.’’

While a lot of her peers are spending their spare time on social media and parties, Nadine, a final-year university student who also works at Ronald McDonald House, says the key to effecting change at such a young age is sometimes about being selfless. ‘‘It’s about balance, to be honest. It’s just about spending less time on Facebook and putting it towards something else. It’s not too difficult. ‘‘You compromise a little bit. You can’t attend every social event you’d like to, or you neglect a little bit of study if you want to organise an event.

It’s about prioritising.’’

Like Aleisha, Nadine has had to forgo her share of fun, like a recent trip to Europe, which put the acid test on her commitment. ‘‘I haven’t been earning money as I’ve been utilising that time for volunteer work. ‘‘It’s easy to get consumed by other things, like my peers, but it’s about looking at the big picture — you’re never too young to make a difference and make worthy contributions. Just because you’re young doesn’t mean you can’t have a voice in the community and make an effective change.’’

Change is sometimes as simple as altering perceptions, and you could argue Sam Hasell is living proof of that idea.

He’s an opinionated 16-year-old skater, but also a non-drinking poet with plenty of community spirit.

Sam’s also about construction and destruction in equal measure, dedicating his time to pulling apart misconceptions around local youths through his pet project: repairing Kyneton’s skate park. ‘‘I had the idea about breaking the stereotype of young people as drinking, violent youth,’’ he says. ‘‘We want to show the people of Kyneton that the kids aren’t that bad and that the stereotype that they’ve got of the youth is wrong.’’

While many of his contemporaries drink to excess, Sam finds expression through the written word. So he used the poetic form to make a pitch to the local council for $1000 to repair the park. ‘‘The stereotype is my big thing,’’ December 11, 2012

he says. ‘‘I’m a 16-year-old kid. People don’t expect me to be involved in poetry. ‘‘But when I get up and recite something I’ve written, people are truly blown away. I really like breaking that perception.’’

Sam has become something of a gun for hire for the council, helping develop a program to improve the mental health of year 8 students in the Macedon Ranges.

As local youth suicides rates have dropped, Sam has reluctantly inherited the tag of a role model. ‘‘I identify with being a role model.

But I haven’t tried to change myself or become something that I’m not. ‘‘I should just be myself.’’

It illustrates why helping others is not a choice for these youngsters: it’s in their DNA. ‘‘I think I’ve always liked to help people out,’’ Nadine says. ‘‘I’ve always been into helping the vulnerable. It’s been instilled in me from a young age to help people. ‘‘I’m definitely not perfect,’’ she jokes. ‘‘I should probably help around the house a little more. I definitely don’t do many chores or anything like that.’’

It’s a good reminder they haven’t grown up too fast.

Aleisha King’s commitment to St John Ambulance has often come at the expense of her social life.

Picture: Cathy Jackson

Hume young citizen of the year Nadine Kotop has used the award as a springboard to serve the community.

Picture: Michael Copp

‘It’s easy to get consumed by other things, like my peers, but it’s about looking at the big picture — you’re never too young to make a difference and make worthy contributions. Just because you’re young doesn’t mean you can’t have a voice in the community and make an effective change.’

— Nadine Kotop

A skater and poet, Sam Hasell wants to break negative stereotypes about Kyneton’s youth.

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Pets at risk as botulism kills native birds PET owners are being warned to keep their animals away from a north-west reserve after reports of waterbirds dying from botulism.

Parks Victoria is urging people to keep their animals away from the Ravenhall Conservation Reserve, near the Metropolitan Remand Centre

and Dame Phyllis Frost Centre. Avian botulism is a naturally occurring disease produced by bacteria found in decaying matter, usually during hot weather.

Parks Victoria said waterbirds would have ingested the toxin by feeding on the food.

Rangers are removing dead birds and will continue to keep an eye on the area.

PV regional manager Chris Hardman said it was upsetting to see any native wildlife affected by disease. ‘‘Our priority is to ensure we don’t have any

pet deaths following this incident and ask that neighbours and visitors monitor their pets.’’

People are being advised to take any animal showing signs of weakness to a vet.

More details: parkweb.vic.gov.au

Lunch a way to banish loneliness at Christmas Meanwhile, Melton mayor Kathy Majdlik (pictured) and volunteers at the visitor information centre are encouraging residents to donate non-perishable food and toys for families doing it tough this Christmas. Food and gifts can be left at the Melton visitor centre, 323 High Street, or Caroline Springs Civic Centre.

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Members of the Melton community Christmas lunch committee, Anglican Christ Church and Combined Churches Caring Melton are organising a free Christmas Day lunch.

The lunch, at Melton Community Hall from 12-2.30pm, is open to residents who would otherwise be alone. Transport can be arranged.

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THE Monash School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine will investigate the incidence of cancer and other health problems linked to practices at the CFA’s Fiskville training centre.

Professor John McNeil will oversee the study, examining health concerns identified by Professor Rob Joy’s report, released earlier this year, which found 250 people were at a moderate and high-risk of exposure to chemicals.

The Weekly revealed last month that more than 25 current and former Moorabool residents who were exposed to dangerous chemicals at the centre had joined a potential class action. It’s believed the most at-risk occupation, that of practical area drill (PAD) operator, was largely carried out by local people.

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Melton South’s Monique, 8, is almost ready to part with her knee-length locks. Four years after being inspired by a television item about a child battling cancer, Monique (pictured) will have at least 40 centimetres of her hair cut on January 18 to make a wig. ‘‘I want to make a child with cancer feel better,’’ she said. Her hairdressermother Mandy Borg says she always encouraged Monique and her siblings, Kyle, 11, and Ella, 1, to be grateful for what they had. ‘‘We’ve always told our kids how lucky they are and we are so proud of Monique that she has thought to do this.’’

Monique has raised $4000 of her $7500 target, helped by a recent donation of $500 from Melton Lions Club. Mrs Borg is urging residents and businesses to donate door prizes or hampers to be raffled when Monique finally has her hair cut.

Money raised will pay for the hair to be made into a wig, with the remainder donated to children’s cancer charity Challenge. More details: 0419 743 146

said the study was an important step in examining links between chemicals used at Fiskville from 1971-99 and the incidence of cancer. It is expected to be completed by late 2014.

The rates of cancer and death among these people will be compared to national rates available via the Australian Cancer Database and the National Death Index.

Mr Bourke said the study would not affect workers’ compensation claims.

Meanwhile, WorkSafe has been asked to review its decision not to prosecute the CFA about practices at Fiskville. A WorkSafe spokesman said he could not reveal who made the request.

Under section 131 of the Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004, WorkSafe will reassess its decision.

However, Mr Bourke said the review would not amount to a new examination of systems at the training site.

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BY HELEN GRIMAUX THE commuter crawl past Calder Park raceway will continue well into the new year with works to make safer traffic crossovers at Organ Pipes Road scheduled for the next four months.

Global Contracting has been awarded a $433,000 contract for the safety upgrades, which start this month.

The works will block south-bound traffic from accessing Calder Park Drive, the site of numerous recent crashes as motorists run the gauntlet of outgoing city traffic at the end of an 80km/h section.

In the five years to the end of June this year there were 10 casualty crashes at this location, five of which resulted in serious injuries.

Western Metropolitan Region MP Bernie Finn said only outbound freeway traffic would be able to turn into Calder Park Drive.

“Traffic travelling towards Melbourne can still access Calder Park Drive via the Kings Road interchange,” Mr Finn said.

He said VicRoads would continue to allow

U-turns at Organ Pipes Road and would build an acceleration lane so vehicles can turn safely before heading towards Melbourne.

The latest works are part of a $1.28 million project to make the freeway safer on its approach to the metropolis. “This includes the addition of a third lane inbound between Green Gully Road and the M80 Ring Road, run-offroad treatments between Calder Park Drive and Bulla-Diggers Rest Road, and street lighting at the intersection of the Calder Freeway and Calder Park Drive,’’ Mr Finn said.

The government has also made a submission to Infrastructure Australia for a full overpass interchange at the raceway intersection, for which the Calder Action Group has lobbied for over many years.

A spokesman for the federal Department of Infrastructure and Transport said detailed assessments of projects submitted by the state government were under consideration. ‘‘Once completed, this advice will help the federal government make future investment decisions.’’

Point of prevention Members of a Bacchus Marsh community group have done their bit to eradicate Third World disease.

Jennie Fraine and Jenny Robertson (pictured) of the Stamp Out Measles project have donated $3200 to the local Lions club, which will be matched dollar for dollar in a campaign to stop measles worldwide. “As it costs only $1 to vaccinate a child in the Third World, this money will allow for 6400 children to be protected from measles,’’ Ms Fraine said.

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Ramped up: ambo waiting times soar Keilor Labor MP Natalie Hutchins called for the government to review its investment into the health system. ‘‘These ramping times are symptomatic of the cuts the government has made to health funding.’’

A spokeswoman for Health Minister David Davis said the Health Department was working with health services and Ambulance Victoria to tackle increasing demand on services and minimise patient transfer times. A Western Health spokeswoman said ramping was a matter for Ambulance Victoria.

Ambulance Victoria mobile intensive care group manager Graeme Parker said a number of initiatives were in place at hospitals to allow paramedics to respond to life-threatening emergencies.

“When required, managers will visit a hospital and work with its staff to make paramedics available as quickly as possible,’’ he said. “We are also trialling options in our communications centre to reduce the time paramedics spend at hospitals.

While our caseload continues to grow, we’re seeing an improvement in our ability to respond to the sickest patients in our community.”

BY MELISSA CUNNINGHAM and BENJAMIN MILLAR SAVAGE budget cuts are causing ambulances to spend more than 1000 hours a month stuck outside major western suburbs hospitals.

Ambulance Victoria figures show a sharp increase in ‘‘ramping’’ delays — the time from when an ambulance arrives at a hospital to when its patient is admitted.

At Sunshine Hospital, paramedics waited with patients on trolleys for 390 hours per month in the 12 months to June — up from 69 hours a month in 2009-10.

At Western Hospital, the delay was 563 hours a month, up from 307 — an 83 per cent increase.

Werribee Mercy Hospital delays have also increased, by 55 per cent.

Opposition parliamentary health secretary Wade Noonan said western suburbs hospitals were in gridlock. ‘‘Ambulance ramping is a symptom of a struggling health system because overworked hospitals don’t have the resources on hand to accept these patients,” Mr Noonan said.

Diamonds are trumps A Bacchus Marsh couple can expect a message from the Queen after celebrating 60 years together. Bet and Geoff Nelson were married in Numurkah on December 6, 1952, after Bet, a nurse, met Geoff a plumber, at the Royal Women’s Hospital. The Nelsons have two daughters, five grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Geoff is a keen bowler at Bacchus Marsh Bowling Club while Bet is in the women’s auxiliary.

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Victoria University’s $44 million training centre will open for business in early 2013 at the Sunshine Campus to educate a new generation of trades professionals.

The impressive Sunshine Construction Futures building is constructed with modern workshops and state-of-the-art technology labs for Victoria University’s new and existing trade courses, including carpentry, bricklaying, engineering, furniture-making and plumbing.

Funded by the federal government’s Education Investment Fund, the sixgreen-star-rated facility will be home to courses that meet demand for building and construction skills in Melbourne’s west, one of Australia’s fastest growing regions.

The building itself will also act as a showcase of new materials and environmentally-sensitive technologies now transforming the construction, building and engineering professions. With the latest in renewable energy, solar design and water conservation, Sunshine Construction Futures will be a teaching tool for students as they learn to work with modern environmental design, sustainable materials and emerging technologies.

Some secondary school students discontinue essential engineering subjects – such as mathematics – then think they have no chance at a career in engineering.

Victoria University is committed to providing each of its students with the support needed to complete their course, including engineering students who do not have the prerequisites usually necessary for their course.

Engineering and Industrial training teacher Pat Cook says he loves working with today’s students, “even the cheeky ones”.

“Young people now have a different attitude and commitment to work, and that’s not necessarily a bad thing,” he says.

Many VU vocational courses allow for self-paced learning and individual learning targets. With students completing units at different times, Cook created a series of video tutorials that students can refer to in class.

“The videos have proven to be an effective teaching tool,” he says. “Students can take control of the delivery of their course, freeing their teachers to assist them with the more complex parts of their learning.”

Victoria University offers TAFE electrical, mechanical and civil engineering courses from certificate level through to advanced diplomas. For more information about studying TAFE engineering, email engtech@vu.edu.au

Located on Phoenix Street, Sunshine – just off Ballarat Road – Sunshine Construction Futures will also be headquarters for the University’s new Trades College, a reinvigoration of Victoria University’s vast range of trades training.

Victoria University’s Trades College courses – which include preapprenticeships, apprenticeships and post-apprenticeship pathways – will be aimed not only at novices but also at existing workers looking to upgrade their skills. A key part of the Trades College will be to provide any necessary upgrading of students’ language, literacy and numeracy skills, in addition to actual vocational training.

Sunshine Construction Futures is expected to deliver training to more than 7000 people over the next five years – substantially boosting and upskilling the workforce for the hard-to-staff construction and building sector.

Victoria University Deputy Vice-Chancellor and TAFE Director Professor Anne Jones says the new facility demonstrates Victoria University’s ongoing trades training commitment.

“Sunshine Construction Futures is an innovative facility for skilling and reskilling today’s building and construction workforce for the green and emerging technologies of the future,” she says.

VU IN THE ‘HOOD Victoria University will begin offering courses in the community as part of an innovative project to bring the University to the suburbs. With the support of local governments, students will learn in neighbourhood houses and libraries rather than on campus, studying courses that include weekly face-to-face contact with teachers, as well as online learning and assignments.

The University has signed an agreement to set up the first of its Community Integrated Learning Centres with the Hume City Council. Starting in 2013, the Diploma of Business (Enterprise) will be offered at both the Sunbury Neighbourhood House on Elizabeth Drive, and at the Hume Global Learning Centre in Broadmeadows.

The one-year diploma is a guaranteed pathway into the second year of VU’s Bachelor of Business. VU plans to extend the project into Melton and Hobsons Bay in the near future. For more information, contact Emina on 9919 8854.

NIGHT OF NOTABLES Each year, Victoria University’s Diploma of Specialist Make-Up Services graduates showcase their extraordinary skills at their dazzling ‘Night of Notables’.

Students in the yearlong diploma course have the opportunity to impress industry guests with intricately made up characters of their choosing, whether it be the Mad Hatter, a Greek goddess or a gothic vampire.

Students are responsible for bringing together every aspect of their creations, including fashioning wigs, constructing prostheses, designing costumes, and of course, applying specialist make-up.

Mary Garrett Bond, who has been teaching the diploma course for 12 years, says she is always proud of the way her students tap into their imaginations and use their training to create a spectacular display.

VU’s Diploma of Specialist Make-Up Services equips students with professional skills for a future as a make-up artist in creative industries such as photography, theatre, television, film and fashion. It is the only make-up course in Australia to encompass fashion and the arts, and offer a direct pathway into hairdressing.

Applications are now open for 2013. For more information phone 9919 7854 or email makeup@vu.edu.au

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

Get involved: Relay for Life is an overnight, community event in which teams take part in a relay-style walk to raise funds for the Cancer Council. Be part of Melton’s Relay for Life on February 23-24 at Tabcorp Park, 2 Ferris Road, Melton South. Register your team at relayforlife.org.au. Details: 0438 323 665.

Twilight market: The Zonta Club of Melton hosts a twilight market at Bunnings Melton from 4-9pm this Friday with stalls, food and entertainment. Details: zontaclubofmelton.websyte.com.au Bible studies: ‘Know Your Bible’ for women starts at Melton Baptist Church in the new year. Details: feliciakyb@hotmail.com

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Special delivery: Melton West’s Shubhangi and Aswin welcomed a son on November 1. He weighed 3.1 kilograms and is a brother to Pratham.

Nap time: Rhiannon and Scott of Taylors Hill are the proud parents of Hailey. She was born on October 19 and weighed 3.6 kilograms. She’s a sister to Nikolas and Cairo.

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Space to spread out A granny flat and land space are the highlights of this retreat, writes Carole Levy f ever a property is to tempt a family that values surrounding land dedicated solely to enjoyment, coupled with a separate flat to house extended family or guests, this is it.

Beyond the fenced house precinct of nearly 1.2 hectares, a further 27 hectares (approximately) of natural bush will beckon walkers, trail bikers or wildlife lovers. And a granny flat with two bedrooms and a huge pergola is the perfect set-up to make the property a hospitable affair.

One of two entry driveways is lined with oldfashioned peppercorn trees, a nice touch that marries well with the old farm implement

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Built around a huge, arched pergola with several internal access points, the main house has a good layout for family life. The entry hall with floating floorboards underfoot winds around to three bedrooms, the main with a dressing room with wardrobes, a walk-in wardrobe and en suite with timber vanity unit and heat lamp. Two others have the main bathroom and a children’s

lounge area (with pergola access) right on hand.

At the other end, there’s a study, and a stepdown lounge room, carpeted and with roman blinds dressing windows. Beyond is the goodsized, all-in-one kitchen, meals and family area, warmed by a wood heater set on and against exposed bricks. An appliance cupboard, enamel sink, timber cupboards, wall oven, electric cooktop and dishwasher are kitchen features.

Practically around the corner from Toolern Vale’s general store, this is a property to win the heart of those wanting land space but not the hard yakka of farm life.

11-22 O’Connell Avenue, Toolern Vale Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 2 Living areas: Study, lounge, family-meals, children’s lounge The rest: Freestanding two-bedroom flat, ducted cooling, wood heater, security cameras, pergola, four-bay shed, workshop, dog run, garden sheds, water tanks Price: $975,000 Private sale Agent: First National Tim Farnan Melton, 9747 4777

WE SELL BOXES 10% OFF BOXES IF YOU MENTION THIS AD WE SELL BOXES

The Office will be closed on Tuesday 25th December Wednesday 26th December Tuesday 1st January

TRAILER HIRE

You will still have access to your unit 7 days a week from 6am-8pm as usual.

Storage King Melton Cnr High St. & Reserve Rd. Melton.

Email: melton@storageking.com.au

All other days are as normal trading hours.

Call 9746 7788

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Walk to everything deal for investors, downsizers and couples, this conveniently located unit is in walking distance to everything you need. Two bedrooms have built-in wardrobes and share a bathroom. A lounge room has a wall furnace and the restored kitchen adjoins a dining area with a refrigerated wall airconditioner. Extras include plush carpets and kitchen with flickmixer tap and stainless-steel rangehood. There’s a separate laundry. Park under the single carport and enjoy relaxing in the paved courtyard amid fernery.

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ith views of Toolern Vale Creek, this property has a serene feel. The house has three bedrooms, the main with walk-in wardrobe and en suite and the others with built-in robes. Beyond is the large living-dining room, meals area and kitchen with ample bench space. Inclusions are gas heating, reverse-cycle airconditioning, a large pergola, garden shed and fish pond.

Melton South Recreation Reserve and Community Centre, St Anthony’s Primary School and Melton train station are nearby.

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67 Blamey Drive, Melton South Price: $245,000 Private sale Agent: Ryder Real Estate Melton, 9743 6400

arbee real estate Family Home With Panoramic Views

$440,000 A Blackwood Delight!

$318,000

Bacchus Marsh

Blackwood

This property has magnificent views over the Underbank Stud & along the Werribee Vale Road. 4 bedroom B/V Family Home with study, bathroom & laundry. Step-down lounge & Formal dining area, kitchen/meals & Family room. Double garage with auto doors has direct access to the home.

Ducted heating, evap cooling. The garden areas have been established with a keen eye on low maintenance both in lay-out and plant selection.

In a quiet court location with beautiful bush surrounds is this excellent 2 bedroom home on just over 1/2 acre. Master bedroom has WIR & 2nd bedroom with BIR. Lounge with R/C A/C, ceiling fan & cathedral ceilings with exposed beams. Downstairs is a single garage, (potential to become 3rd bedroom), with adjoining workshop. This area has its own ens as well. Decked balcony on the front & ramped access to the rear. Other features; ‘envirosep’ treatment plant, garden shed & dog run.

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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Rayner 7A BIBBYS LANE, GARIBALDI

W ep u ty o ufi rst

AUCTION LOT 1 CORBETTS ROAD, GORDON

$139,000

AUCTION

NATURES OWN

A PERFECT SETTING - 1291sqm (approx.)

AUCTION: Saturday 15th December 1:00pm Inspect:

By Appointment.

Contact: Mark Dudley 0409 954 396 mark@raynerrealestate.com.au

20 ACRES (APPROX.)

-Bush block; -Situated in picturesque Garibaldi and only ten minutes from Buninyong; -Boarding Enfield State; -Land size dimensions 133 x 608m approx.;

53 SEXTON COURT, GORDON

This vacant land opportunity creates an ideal way to relax and enjoy the setting. This large 1291sqm block offers gate entry, fully fenced, pipe crossover (to be installed), power, town water and sewerage (currently being installed to Gordon). Settlement 60/90 days or 14 days from issue of title whichever is the later.

Private Treaty: Inspect:

By Appointment.

Contact: Mark Dudley 0409 954 396 mark@raynerrealestate.com.au

$510,000 5 O’COCK STREET, BALLAN

$530,000

PRICE REDUCED

ESCAPE TO THE COUNTRY

GORDON on 10.9 Acres overlooking a delightful bush setting is this modern brick home. 3 bedrooms en suite, 2 living areas, huge studio/office, a modern kitchen (with gas cooktop, electric oven, rangehood and dishwasher), wood heater and 2 reverse cycle heating/cooling units. Outside on this lovely property is an above ground pool (with heater and decking),dam, 60,000 litre rain water tanks and a 9m x 6m colorbond garage/workshop. With an abundance of wildlife for company, a quiet location and easy access to the freeway makes this a very special property.

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Private Treaty: Inspect: By Appointment Contact: Rod Grant 0416 231 782 rod@raynerrealestate.com.au

14 MOORABOOL DRIVE, BALLAN

Set on a 792sqm block in a quiet street, featuring 3 bedrooms with built in robes (main has WIR and en-suite), separate lounge room, study, family room and a double garage with remote door and direct access into the house. The spacious kitchen has gas cooking, electric oven and dishwasher and the house is also equipped with gas ducted heating, quality drapes, light fittings and floor coverings throughout. For outside relaxing you have a large covered pergola, a 6m x 5m shed, 11,000 litre rain tank, hot house and a delightful garden including a vegie garden and chicken yard.

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Contact: Rod Grant 0416 231 782 rod@raynerrealestate.com.au

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You will be impressed with this huge family home on well maintained and laid out grounds. A circular drive welcomes you with wide verandahs and HUGE outdoor area to the rear for the biggest of family occasions, formal entry to this 4 bedroom plus study, ensuite and walk in robe to Master, lounge with wood heating plus central gas heating, kitchen meals and large separate family room, main bathroom offers spa. The grounds provide excellent space and include some creative landscaping, car accommodation under roof and separate rear garage/workshop 20ft x 40ft with power.

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$450,000

LETSGET-AWAY LETS GET-AWAYFROM FROMIT ITALL! ALL! 2.02HA (approx.)

Relax, enjoy the beautiful surrounds at Spargo Creek, (popular Daylesford area) within withineasy easy reach reach of Western with Western Freeway Freeway providing access providing to Melbourne. access to Melbourne.

This 2 storey Thisbrick 2 storey veneer brick offers veneer formal offersentry, formal lounge entry, (wood separateheating), lounge (wood heating), kitchen meals, 3 bedrooms kitchen meals, with 3ensuite, bedrooms upstairs withlanding ensuite, with upstairs outdoor landing area withenjoy to outdoor and family area toroom, enjoyplus and2family car garage room,under plus 2roofline. car garage Also under features roof and verandahs large studio andlocated storage inarea scenic with area woodwith heater, access outdoor to walking “smoking tracks house”, and limited barn and neighbours. bore water.Also features large studio and storage area with wood heater, outdoor “smoking house”, barn and bore water.

M a rc u sR a y n e r 0418 556 699

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By Appointment.

Contact: Mark Dudley 0409 954 396 mark@raynerrealestate.com.au

$420,000 28 TUISK TRACK, SPARGO CREEK

RELAX AND ENJOY.

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

LIVE THE BEST WITH AMPLE SPACE ON 4065sqm

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M a rkD u d le y 0409 954 396

5368 1057

Rayner 123 UNDERBANK BOULEVARD, BACCHUS MARSH

W ep u ty o ufi rst 25 LARK ROAD, EXFORD

AUCTION

AUCTION

STUNNING VIEWS

This double storey home comprises 3 kitchens, 67 bedrooms and 3 living areas. Beautifully presented and featuring solid timber main kitchen and parquetry flooring. Outside there is a balcony, perfect to take in the views over the Werribee river undulating countryside and Underbank Stud.

Fully landscaped and retained with extensive use of concrete paths, driveway and water tank included.

Add to this a large storage area and the option to convert a bedroom and kitchen back to the double garage.Truly worth an inspection.

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7 SHELLY COURT, BACCHUS MARSH

Then position is the key. 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, plus a large kitchen meals & family room.

Features include reverse cycle a/c, gas log fire, quality appliances, carport & lots more. This home is ideal for a first step into real estate or for someone looking to down size without the body corp.

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Rare opportunity! The hobbyists dream with plenty of shedding for your chosen pursuits! Exceptional views over Exford Weir. A top location to sit, relax and enjoy sunrise to sundown – on the split level decked and paved outdoor area. Features include: Long inviting drive, 10 Acres, Landscaped gardens, Dam, Tank & Water; Quality Homestead with wide verandahs, 4 Bedrooms with ensuite, WIR & powder room, formal lounge & dining, quality kitchen/family, Extensive shedding – garage fitted out office, gym and many extra’s. Just a short distance to Bacchus Marsh/Melton.

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When size really does matter!

Exceeding any expectations you may have for a family home, this expansive double storey residence adds a new dimension to family living. Set on an acre in the prestigious Manning Estate, the first floor accommodates a large master bedroom with WIR & ensuite as well as 3 more spacious bedrooms all with BIR’s. Complemented by a large free flowing lounge/kitchen complete with cool room. Guests or teenagers can enjoy independent lifestyle downstairs which provides pleasing essentials including two bedrooms, private living area, bathroom and double remote lock up garage.

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P e te rLe o n a rd 0429 671 990

$630,000

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Situated This fouron bedroom a quiet plus streetstudy in inresidence central Bacchus perfects Marsh entertaining. close to With schools two levels this shops anddefinitive amenitiesmasterpiece sits this unique showcases Fasheim a stunning Johnson formal home.lounge, In need large of open tender some plan kitchen loving care, and dining comprising area. 4Upstairs bedrooms, there 2 living are areas 4 bedrooms; and kitchen. the master of Loads with light an fills ensuite whatplus is aWIR quality and built remaining homebedrooms in need of with renovating.

BIR and rumpus With 2 street or kidsfrontages, play area. setOutside on a 740sqm there isparcel a 12²of(approx.) land withunder a largecover fully entertaining detached garage area,an / work oversized shop thisdouble site would garage, be ideal with for internal eitheraccess redeveloping to the home, or restoring.

3sqm tool shed, 18sqm garden shed, & 4,000 lt rain water tank.

2200sqpm block containing fruit trees & plenty of open space.

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Private treaty: Inspect: By Appointment Contact: Peter Leonard 0429 671 990 peter@raynerrealestate.com.au

$574,000 $349,000

NOTHING BUT RENOVATE OR DETONATE. THE BEST ON 1/2 AN ACRE

M a rc u sR a y n e r 0418 556 699

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$418,000 16 9 PAMELA WILLIAM COURT, STREET, BACCHUS BACCHUSMARSH MARSH

Beautifully presented and positioned in a quiet court in the prestigious Elms Estate.

Comprising 3 generous bedrooms, all with Built in robes (Master with ensuite & WIR), front formal living room with vaulted ceilings plus kitchen/ open plan family room. Features include internal access to the double garage with separate workshop, quality carpets and loads more.All this on a generous 1060 Sqm block with fully landscaped yards and extensive outside decking ideal for entertaining. Add to this a fully self-contained 1 bedroom unit with separate kitchen /meals area and bathroom.

175 Main Street Bacchus Marsh

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Private sale: Inspect: By appointment Contact: Marcus Rayner 0418 556 699 marcus@raynerrealestate.com.au

10 RAE COURT, BACCHUS MARSH

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

“EXFORD DOWNS” 10 ACRES

$356,000 16 RAMSAY CRESCENT, BACCHUS MARSH

LOOKING TO DOWNSIZE?

Elms Estate with Plenty of room for Granny!

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www.stockdaleleggo.com.au/melton Brian Payne 0413 430 626

0400 900 690

Julie May

Mark Mordaunt

David Thompson

Peter Turner

Ted Payne

0413 430 624

0413 43 430 620

0413 430 619

0409 192 924

Kurunjang

Melton West

Peaceful Outlook

Not So Squeezy

Relaxation guaranteed all round, park views, huge decked pergola to dine and wine under, open plan kitchen, meals and family area, 3 bedrooms + study, separate lounge, ducted heating/ cooling, dual side access, additional 5m x 8m garage and established gardens.

For Sale $375,000 Web ID 231357

Space will never be a problem again. From the 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms & living room upstairs, down through the ground floor with its open kitchen/dining/ family, separate rumpus, study & fifth bedrooms, out under extensive pitch roof pergola adjoining pool and adjacent workshop. Call now.

For Sale $449,000 Web ID 251823

Kurunjang

Melton

Melton

Melton West

Huge Opportunity

Neat As The Proverbial Pin

Investors Take Note

Perfect Investment With Vendor Leaseback

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

This spacious sturdy home right in the middle of town has all the features you could want. Set on a slab and with front security shutters, it also offers ducted heating and cooking, gas appliances, rumpus room, three bedrooms, 2 way bathroom, carport and garage, sunny lounge even a picket fence! Make sure you view this one.

For Sale $289,000 Web ID 269374

Don’t miss out on this terrific opportunity to purchase a terrific, centrally located 3 bedroom investment property, features include: good size bedrooms, spacious lounge, modern kitchen, meals area, big backyard, ducted heating, air conditioner, currently let $11,700 pa.

For Sale $249,000 Web ID 268346

This well maintained home will suit investors looking for a fabulous home with a perfect tenant. Features: lounge, big formal dining, meals area, well equipped kitchen, spa bath, full ensuite, robes to bedrooms, ducted heating and cooling, double carport, huge pergola, landscaped gardens.

For Sale $295,500 Web ID 268279

Melton West

Melton South

Melton

Brookfield

Super Impressive

Who Knew?

Sell The Car

The Search Is On

This outstanding residence has an abundance of style & class, all the hard work has been done. Consisting of 3 bedrooms all with BIR, master with ensuite, step down lounge, kitchen with stainless appliances, spacious meals area, ducted heating, split system air conditioner, polished hardwood timber flooring double carport.

For Sale $269,000 Web ID 261887

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

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

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

EXTRA SPACE STORAGE orage Melton’s most affordable st Darlingsford Estate More Than You Could Imagine One with the lot - 4 bedrooms + study, full ensuite, 3 toilets, 2 living areas, ducted heating & cooling, security window shutter all round, extensive concreting, massive pergola, off street parking plus double garage under roof with rear access and a single colourbond garage, various shedding on a large block with access to lake.

For Sale $409,000 Web ID 268735

9743 6000

3x3x2.4 $110pcm 3x6x2.4 $190pcm 3x7.5x3 $230pcm Call now 03 9743 6000

307 - 309 High Street Melton

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Waterford Estate Why Wait This Premium Home Is Ready Now This prestige home in Waterford, Melton’s premier new development comes complete with 2.7m ceilings, Ceaser Stone kitchen tops, 900mm oven & rangehood, porcelain floor tiles, ducted heating, extensive front landscaping and more, contact agent for a list of inclusions.

For Sale $350,000 Web ID 268540

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Melton South

Melton West

Melton South

Melton South

A Slice Of Paradise

The Perfect Starter

Charming 3 Bedroom Home

Stylish Entertaining

A comfortable family home with towering cathedral ceilings in lounge, beautiful polished boards, formal dining, tiled meals area, semi ensuite & walk in robe to master, built ins to remaining 2 bedrooms, carport, double garage, pergola & established gardens.

Be charmed by this quirky 3 bedroom home with high ceilings, big front porch, lovely floor plan, garage, carport, bungalow, good size yard and more.

For Sale $269,000 Web ID 241457

This low maintenance 3 bedrooms plus study, home overlooks parkland in a young and growing estate.

Features include full ensuite & WIR to master, modern kitchen, open plan living, gas log fire, ducted cooling throughout, security shutters, spacious alfresco area overlooking low maintenance garden.

For Sale $285,000 Web ID 268614

For Sale $239,950 Web ID 263205

Remodelled and extended to perfection this 2 storey home consists of 4 good sized bedrooms all with robes, large lounge adjoining kitchen/meals area with all modern conveniences, 2 bathrooms, ensuite with spa, huge family room, decked pergola, double steel garage, carport, landscaped gardens.

For Sale $319,000 Web ID 250619

Melton West

Melton West

Melton

Melton South

Quiet Court Location on 900+m block

As New 4 Bedrooms + 2 Living Areas

Not What You Expected

The Affordable Dream

4 bedroom home close to all amenities. Large block of approx 900+m² with potential for sub division (STCA), L shaped lounge/dining, air conditioner, gas wall furnace, upright stove, main bedrooms with semi ensuite, double carport, garden shed & steel garage to fit 4 cars, power & concreted. Currently returning $260pw.

For Sale $283,000 Web ID 238087

Situated in popular Westlake this attractive as new 4 bedroom home features 2 good size living areas, 4 spacious bedrooms all with robes, full ensuite, modern kitchen with 900mm oven & hot plates, high ceilings, polished floors, ducted heating & cooling, decked Alresco area and single garage.

For Sale $325,000 Web ID 267774

You’ll have one surprise after another in this exceptional unit and just a few minutes walk to High Street, with 2 bedrooms, the master with walk in, secure garage, separate laundry off the kitchen, massive living room and conservatory and an endless list of features. Start with new carpet, new evaporative cooling.

For Sale $235,000 Web ID 267191

This one won’t blow the budget but has loads of potential with polished floor boards, sunken lounge with bar, 3 bedrooms, semi ensuite, freshly painted, single carport, and close to schools. Perfect property to add your personal touch and make it shine.

Melton

Kurunjang

Melton South

Melton

Say Hello To A Good Buy

Unbeatable Value In Kurunjang

Character & Great Charm

Just Heavenly

Situated a short walk from Woodgrove Shopping centre this solidly built well maintained 3 bedroom home is perfect for first homebuyers or investors looking for great value.

For Sale $265,000 Web ID 266505

Looking to add to your portfolio or somewhere to call home, look no further. Features include 650m² allotment, 3 bedrooms, formal lounge with heating & cooling, functional kitchen overlooking dining/family area, pergola and a big spacious back yard. Close to all level schools, shops and public transport.

For Sale $234,000 Web ID 266005

Seldom do we offer such well presented, beautifully maintained homes, for sale by the original owner. This beauty offers 4 bedrooms with ample cupboards, semi ensuite to master, huge rumpus with bar and powder room, manicured gardens, solar & gas heated inground pool. Inspection can only delight.

For Sale $335,000 Web ID 257952

This charming home will tick all of your boxes, either to live in or rent out. Located in Central Melton just a few minutes walk to the bus or High Street, it offers plenty of features three bedrooms, one with multiple shelving, spacious L shape lounge, sizeable family room adjoining the renovated kitchen & luxurious bathroom.

For Sale $249,000 Web ID 267952

Kurunjang

Kurunjang

Kurunjang

Melton

Treat Yourself To This

This One Ticks All The Boxes

Picture Perfect 4 Bedrooms

Location Plus

Thinking of buying an investment property? First home?

Or even thinking of upgrading, this quality home is for you. Features include 4 double bedrooms, full ensuite & walk in robe to master, spacious formal lounge room, open plan kitchen/dining/family area, ducted heating, split system A/C, double garage with remote.

For Sale $289,000 Web ID 268342

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

Not a thing out of place in this 4 bedroom family home, set on a corner allotment 655m² (approx.), side access, double garage room for extra cars, boat, caravan etc., 3.5 kw solar assisted power, paved patio, awnings, immaculate gardens, perfect first home or investment.

Quality location, presentation, value, ticks all the boxes.

For Sale $265,000 Web ID 269722

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

9743 6000

For Sale $220,000 Web ID 260817

307 - 309 High Street Melton

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www.stockdaleleggo.com.au/bacchusmarsh Pentland Hills Acreage And Close To Town!

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.

Private Sale Web ID

Brian Giordmaina

Marc Mills

David Koers

Jessica McBain

0421 395 555

Property Manager

0424 152 699

0417 124 146

0425 466 814

Bacchus Marsh

Bacchus Marsh

Location Meets Quality

Delightful Corner Setting

This two bedroom plus study unit is in walking distance to the Bacchus Marsh central shopping district. Ideal for either the investor or professional, featuring 9ft ceilings, quality kitchen with granite bench tops & 900mm upright oven, open plan living and meals area, bathroom with luxury oval spa, ensuite & WIRs to the master bedroom, solar electricity, heating and cooling, and quiet courtyard. All of this only 150 meters away from town!

This well presented 3 bedroom home offers wonderful accommodation for first home buyers or investors. Features include polished timber floors, new carpet through the bedrooms, air-conditioner, gas heating and kitchen/meals area with upright gas stove. With window awnings outside, established gardens, undercover entertaining area, single lock up powered garage and garden shed, this neat package could be yours.

Private Sale Web ID

Private Sale Web ID

$399,000 271594

$227,000 271339

Bacchus Marsh

Bacchus Marsh

This well designed 3 bedroom 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; including BIRs to bedrooms, master with WIR and ensuite, kitchen with gas hot plates & electric oven, 2 living areas including large family/meals area, ducted heating & single garage. All in a quiet court location.

This newer build, large, 3 bedroom + study family home offers easy living and plenty of space and it’s not too far from town!

Open plan living, kitchen and dining plus a separate living room. The stylish kitchen contains a 900mm freestanding oven and cook stop The master bedroom contains both ensuite and WIR and BIRs are present in the remaining bedrooms. The property also offers ducted heating, garden shed and double lock up garage.

Private Sale Web ID

Private Sale Web ID

$279,500 257720

Bacchus Marsh

Family Home

$335,000 271186

Bacchus Marsh

As Central As It Comes

So Young and Stylish!

In addition to this 3 bedroom home, is a self contained unit with living area, kitchenette, master bedroom with ensuite. Offering 3 bedrooms (master with ensuite), BIRs, ducted heating, evaporative cooling, electric wall oven, dishwasher, an under cover entertainment area, powered shed, large block of approximately 736m2, and more!!

Walking distance to the station, local hotel, swimming pool, takeaway food services, high school and main street.

You will appreciate all the tremendous features this home has to offer, such as four bedrooms with BIRs, main bedroom with WIR & ensuite including double vanity, open plan kitchen/dining. The two separate living areas are at the opposite ends of the house with the large rumpus with sectional doors allowing you to open up your home to extend the alfresco area.

Private Sale Web ID

Private Sale Web ID

191 Main Street Bacchus Marsh

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Adele Lambie

0418 518 862

$419,000 271459

A Great Place To Start

5367 5700

Mark Shelly

December 11, 2012

$382,000 271198

$369,000 271272

www.stockdaleleggo.com.au/bacchusmarsh 19 A Standfield St Bacchus Marsh Brand New! And a townhouse too!

13 Davison Court Bacchus Marsh

19 Witney Court Bacchus Marsh

Corner block, Court location!

Presentation And Location!

Boasting a quiet court location this 3 bedroom family home represents great value for the first homebuyer or investor. Including 3 bedrooms, master with ensuite Modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, large lounge with air conditioning and ducted heating completes the package. OPEN SAT 12-12:30PM Private Sale $299,000 Web ID 268940

This 3 bedroom family home is finished to perfection.

With an entertainment area of epic proportions, 2 living areas, stunning kitchen with stainless steel stove and dishwasher, renovated bathroom with double shower and beautiful timber floors are a highlight throughout.

OPEN SAT 1-1:30PM Private Sale $304,000 Web ID 262602

A short stroll from all Bacchus Marsh has to offer and with 2 bedrooms and a study, this would be a perfect investment property or home for an executive couple. Quality kitchen complete with stone bench tops and dishwasher, 2 big bedrooms master has ensuite and WIR and a low maintenance courtyard. Extras include stunning timber floors, ducted heating, alarm system, builder warranty. Open Sat 2-2:30 Private Sale Web ID

$369,000 270809

Bacchus Marsh Huge House, Great Views!

Bacchus Marsh

Bacchus Marsh

Great Position, Great Potential

Young And Affordable

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

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

Bacchus Marsh

Bacchus Marsh

Ideal Family Home

1 Acre, Bacchus Marsh!!

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

5367 5700

Boasting a court location and only 2 years old this quality family home offers space and comfort for the growing family.

Including 4 big bedrooms and a study this huge home has 3 living areas! Master bedroom is located downstairs complete with ensuite and walk in robe. Beautiful kitchen featuring stainless steel appliances and stone bench tops, 3 bedrooms upstairs and a large family room with plenty of room for the kids to play.

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

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Bacchus Marsh

Quality Townhouse

$469,000 270008

Bacchus Marsh

This brick veneer home boasts many modern features with 3 bedrooms all with BIR’s and panel heating. Open plan living from the kitchen / family area with reverse cycle split system air conditioning. Leading to the double garage is a picturesque minimalist garden with a mixture of stoned and grass areas.

Private Sale $265,000

Great Value 5 Bedroom Home

Family friendly! The main bedroom consists of a WIR and ensuite, the remaining 4 bedrooms have BIR’s. The generously sized kitchen has a gas hot plate and electric oven. Other features include an open floor plan with meals area, inviting rumpus room, lounge room, ducted heating and evaporative cooling.

Private Sale $319,000 Web ID 257719

Bacchus Marsh

24 Griffith Street Bacchus Marsh

Four Beds With A Big Shed

HUGE DEVELOPMENT POTENTIAL!

What a great location with 2 separate living areas both feature a reverse cycle air conditioner, solid timber floors and the front lounge room has a solid wood heater.

The central kitchen has 900mm cooking appliances, spacious bedrooms and the ensuite has been left for the purchaser to complete to their liking. Outside there is a covered decked area and a very large shed of 15mx9m which includes a 3mx9m carport.

Boasting 3 street frontages this massive corner block of approx 6070m2 zoned residential 1 would make the perfect development site (S.T.C.A). Situated within walking distance to shops, schools and transport this rare opportunity includes a 3 bedroom weatherboard home and a self contained unit with bathroom and kitchen.

Step outside and relax with an in ground swimming pool and various size sheds built to store large machinery.

Exclusive Web ID

Exclusive Web ID

$349,000 270176

270148

191 Main Street Bacchus Marsh

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NEW LISTING

Vendor says “SELL”

A4 B2 C2 Eynesbury 48 Benalla Avenue

A3 B2 C2 D Eynesbury 6 Clunes Way

A4 B2 C2 Brookfield 13 Fantail Way

A4 B2 C2 Melton South 42 Stockwell Street

QUARTER ACRE ON PAR THREE

A PICTURESQUE HOME IN A PICTURESQUE ESTATE

COMFORTABLE & AFFORDABLE

AFFORDABLE 4 BEDROOMS WITH RUMPUS

•B ra n dn e w h o m eo nq u a rte ra c reb lo c k •P ro p e rtyb a c kso ntoh o le1 5p a r3 •4b e d ro o m ,th e a trero o m ,p o w d e rro o m •La rg ee n su itew ithb a tha n dra in m a ke rsh o w e r •3m e tresid ea c c e sstore a ro fp ro p e rty •H u g em a inb e d ro o m w ithv ie w so fg o lfc o u rse For Sale $579000 Inspect This Saturday 10.30-11.00 O ffi c e 314 High Street, Melton. 8746 2055 Contact David How 0419 314 103

•3B r’sm a inw ithW IRa n dfu ll e n su ite •La rg eo p e np la nkitc h e nw ithS/Sa p p •La rg efm l ln g e&p o e nm e a ls/fa m ilya re a •D /h e a t,sp litsy s,so lidJa rra hflo o rs&9 ftc e ilin g s •Lg eD LU G w ithb u iltinsh e lv in g •B e a u tifu llyla n d sc a p e dfro n ta n dre a rg a rd e n s For Sale $439900 Inspect This Saturday 11.15-11.45 O ffi c e 314 High Street, Melton. 8746 2055 Contact David How 0419 314 103

•A lm o stb ra n dn e w 4b e d s,W IR&e n su itetom a ste r •Fo rm a l lo u n g ea n dla rg em e a ls/fa m ilya re a •Tim b e rlo o kin gkitc h e nSSa p p&D W p ro v isio n •D u c te dh e a tin ga n dsp litsy ste m c o o lin g •Sm a ll re a ry a rdw ithc o n c re tep a tio •D B Lb ric kg a ra g e ,re m o te&p e da c c e sstore a r For Sale $299000 Inspect This Saturday 12.45-1.15 O ffi c e 314 High Street, Melton. 8746 2055 Contact David How 0419 314 103

•4b e d ro o m sw ithe n su itetom a ste r •Fo rm a l lo u n g e ,sp a c io u sm e a lsa n dru m p u s •SSa p p lia n c e s,d ish w a sh e ra n da la rm sy ste m •O u td o o rd e c kin ga re aa n dn e a tg a rd e n s •D o u b leb ric kg a ra g ew itha u tod o o r •So la rh o tw a te ra n dsid ea c c e ssfo rv e h ic le s For Sale $309000 Inspect

By Appointment O ffi c e 314 High Street, Melton. 8746 2055 Contact Garry Gale 0419 523 559

Seriously want to know S

SOLD

Price Reduced

what your property is worth?

Call Sweeney Melton today for an appraisal

IT’S FREE 8746 2055 SOLD

A3 B2 C2 Eynesbury 27 Eaglehawk Boulevard

A3 B2 C2 D Kurunjang 77 Dunvegan Drive

BRAND NEW HAMLAN HOME

A REAL GEM, EXCEPTIONAL VALUE

•3B r’sm a inw ithW IRa n dfu ll e n su ite •C o m b in e dkitc h e n /m e a ls&fa m ilya re a s •Se p e ra telo u n g ero o m w ithW W C •R e a rlo w m a in te n a n c ey e tsp a c io u sc o u rty a rd •D LU G v iare a rla n ea c c e ss •A c ro ssth ero a dfro m p a rkla n d For Sale $329000 Inspect This Saturday 10.30-11.00 O ffi c e 314 High Street, Melton. 8746 2055 Contact David How 0419 314 103

•3b e d sw ithW IRa n de n su itetom a ste r •Fo rm a l lo u n g ea n do p e nstu d y /d in in g •E xc e p tio n a l kitc h e nw ithD W a n dla rg em e a ls •D u c te dh e a tin ga n d2 xsp litsy ste m c o o lin g •La rg ep e rg o law ithp a v in g&h id d e nw a te rta n k •D B Lb ric kg a ra g ew itha u tod o o ra n dre a ra c c e ss For Sale $289000 Inspect This Saturday 10.30-11.00 O ffi c e 314 High Street, Melton. 8746 2055 Contact Garry Gale 0419 523 559

NEW LISTING

A4 B2 C2 Kurunjang 4 Sandlewood Place

A2 B1 C2 D Melton 141 Centenary Avenue

A4 B2 C2 D Melton 2/46 Church Street

A3 B2 C2 Melton South 45 Wills Road

A BEAUTIFUL FAMILY HOME ON A FULL HALF ACRE

WHEN LOCATION IS ESSENTIAL

LOCATION, SPACE AND THE PERFECT PLACE

FAMILY FRIENDLY & NICELY RENOVATED

•4B r’sw ithstu d yM a inw ithW IRfu ll e n su itew /sp a •La rg ekith e nw ith9 0 0 m m SSa p p&ra n g e h o o d •Fa m /m e a lsa re a ,se pru m p u s,c h ild sre tre a t&ln g e •D /h e a t,e v a pc o o l.Q u a litylig h tfittin g s&fixtu re s •D LU G ,in te rn a la c c e ss&sid ea c c e sstore a ry a rd •Ju sto v e r1 /2a c rec o m p le tew /lo w m a in tg a rd e n s For Sale POA Inspect

By Appointment O ffi c e 314 High Street, Melton. 8746 2055 Contact David How 0419 314 103

•2b e d sp lu so p e nstu d y /p o te n tia l3 rdb e d •Fo rm a l lo u n g ew itha tta c h e dd in in g •E xte n sio ntoh o m ec re a tin gru m p u s/c in e m aro o m •N e w sto v e ,D W ,g a sh e a te r,a ir-c o n&sp litsy ste m •R e n o v a te db a th ro o m w ithc o rn e rsp a •P e rg o law ithp a v in g&D B Lste e lg a ra g ew ithp o w e r For Sale $249000 Inspect This Saturday 11.15-11.45 O ffi c e 314 High Street, Melton. 8746 2055 Contact Garry Gale 0419 523 559

•4b e d sp lu sstu d yw ithh u g ee n su ite •Fo rm a l lo u n g ew itha d jo in in gfa m ilyro o m •Q u a litytim b e rkitc h e n ,9 0 0fre e sta n d in go v e n&D W •Lrgb a th ro o m w ithc o rn e rsp a&2 n dp o w d e rro o m •D u c te dh e a tin ga n dd u c te dre frig e ra te dc o o lin g •D o u b leb ric kg a ra g ew itha u toro lle rd o o r For Sale $369000 Inspect This Saturday 12-12.30 O ffi c e 314 High Street, Melton. 8746 2055 Contact Garry Gale 0419 523 559

•3b e d sw ithe n su itetom a ste r •H u g efo rm a l lo u n g e&la rg em e a lsa re a •R e n o v a te de n su ite ,n e w b a th ro o m &n e w kitc h e n •SSa p p lia n c e s,d u c te dh e a tin g&c o o lin g •P o lish e db o a rd s,p a in te d&re n d e re d •Se p a ra teD B Lb ric kg a ra g e&d e c kin ga re a For Sale $265000 Inspect This Saturday 12.45-1.15 O ffi c e 314 High Street, Melton. 8746 2055 Contact Garry Gale 0419 523 559

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New Listing

New Listing

A4 B2 C2 D Hopetoun Park 10 Selby Court

A3 B2 C1 Bacchus Marsh 1/7 Lindsay Place

A4 B1 C2 D Bacchus Marsh 243 Main Street

A3 B2 C2 D Bacchus Marsh Lot 17 College Square

THE WOW FACTOR

PRISTINE & SPACIOUS TOWNHOUSE

“COBBLERS COTTAGE”

MAKE US AN OFFER

•P o sitio n e dinth ed re ssc irc leC o u rto fH o p e to u nP a rk •Im m e n se lyin v itin g5 2 sqh o m eo n2a c re s(a p p ro x) •4la rg eb e d ro o m s&stu d y ,m a inh a sW IR&e n su ite •O u tsta n d in gkitc h e nw ithsu p e rba p p o in tm e n ts •E xp a n siv eliv in ga re a sp lu sfu ll c in e m aro o m •Lim e sto n etile s,w o o lc a rp e tsa n do v e rsize dg a ra g e For Sale $P .O .A Inspect B yA p p o in tm e n t O ffi c e 164M a inStre e t,B a c c h u sM a rsh .5367 8388 Contact ErinM c N a m a ra0403599477

•P ic tu rep e rfe c t&su ita b letom a n yn e e d s •3B r’s,m a inw ithW IR&fu ll e n su ite •A p p e a lin gK itc h e nw ithS/Sa p p&sto n eb e n c h e s •Se p e ra telo u n g e&d in in g ,sty lishfixtu re s&fittin g s •H e a tin g&c o o lin g ,SLU G &sy n th e ticg ra ss •A m a zin gtim b e rd e c ke de n te rta in m e n ta re a For Sale $359000 Inspect B yA p p o in tm e n t O ffi c e 164M a inStre e t,B a c c h u sM a rsh .5367 8388 Contact ErinM c N a m a ra0403599477

•Stu n n in gC irc a1 8 8 8V ic to ria nh o m e •Fe a tu re dkitc h e n w itha n tiq u ew h itec u p b o a rd s •Im p re ssiv ed in in g&lo u n g ew ithh ig hc e ilin g s •3La rg eB r’sp lu sf/lo u n g eo r4 thb e d ro o m •E n c h a n tin gb a th ro o m w ithsta ing la ssw in d o w •P riv a te&e sta b lish e dy a rd ,D LU G &d b lc a rp o rt For Sale $469000 Inspect B yA p p o in tm e n t O ffi c e 164M a inStre e t,B a c c h u sM a rsh .5367 8388 Contact ErinM c N a m a ra0403599477

•3B r’sp lu sla rg eo p e nstu d y •C in e m aro o m ,fm l lo u n g e&c o m b in e dm e a ls/fa m ily •H o ste sskitc h e nw ith9 0 0 m m a p p&g la ssr/h o o d •S/ste e ld ish w a sh e r,D /h e a t&e xte n siv etilin g •B e a u tifu llytile db a th ro o m &e n su itetom a in •D LU G w ithre m o te&fro n tla n d sc a p in g For sale $379000 Inspect B yA p p o in tm e n t O ffi c e 164M a inStre e t,B a c c h u sM a rsh .5367 8388 Contact R ic kFe rg u sso n0409541150

Sweeney Estate Agents would like to wish you all a

A4 B1 C1 Bacchus Marsh 17 McLeod Drive SPECTACULAR, SIMPLY MOVE IN AND ENJOY •Sty lish lyu p d a te dfo u rb e d ro o m h o m e •Stu n n in gkitc h e nw ithn e w q u a litySSa p p lia n c e s •G o rg e o u sfo rm a l lo u n g ea n dse p a ra tefa m ily /d in in g •D u c th e a t,e v a pc o o l,c e ilin gfa n sa n dW FP •A m a zin go u td o o rd e sig nw ithb e a u tifu l su rro u n d s •C a rp o rt,g a rd e nsh e da n do u td o o re n te rta in in ga re a For Sale $349000 Inspect B yA p p o in tm e n t O ffi c e 164M a inStre e t,B a c c h u sM a rsh .5367 8388 Contact ErinM c N a m a ra0403599477

Very Merry Christmas and a Safe & prosperous New Year Our office will be closed from 2pm on the 21st of December & re open on the 3rd of January 2013

A3 B2 C2 Bacchus Marsh 3A Labilliere Street NEW AND EXCITING PROSPECTS •6to w n h o u sed e v e lo p m e n to ffe rin gu rb a nlu xu ry •B o a stin g3b e d ro o m sa n d2sty lishb a th ro o m s •C le v e rkitc h e nd e sig n sw itha nu ltram o d e rnlo o k •E xe c u tiv esty lin gin cb e a u tifu lM a h o g a n yflo o rin g •D LU G ,fe a tu re db a lc o n ie sa n dp riv a tec o u rty a rd •C o n v e n ie n tlo c a tio n ,w a lktotra insta tio na n dC B D For Sale P.O.A Inspect Th isSa tu rd a y11.15-11.45 O ffi c e 164M a inStre e t,B a c c h u sM a rsh .5367 8388 Contact ErinM c N a m a ra0403599477

A3 B2 C2 Bacchus Marsh 1 Ball Street

A3 B1 C1 Bacchus Marsh 10 Pike Place

A3 B2 C2 Bacchus Marsh 77 Underbank Blvd

A3 B1 C4 Bacchus Marsh 1 Hodgson Street

ATTRACTIVE HOME IN A GREAT FAMILY LOCATION

FANTASTIC FIRST HOME OR INVESTMENT

NEAT AND AFFORDABLE

FIRST HOME OR INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY

•Fa n ta sticd e sig n e dn e w ste e lh o m eo no v e r9 0 0 m 2 •3B r’sm a inh a sW IRa n dre n o v a te de n su ite •Se p a ra tela rg eliv in ga re a s,d u c th e a ta n da /c •K itc h e nh a sa d jo in in gd in in g&fe a tu resla tetile s •A ttra c tiv efa c a d ea n dd o u b lec a rp o rt •E n te rta in in ga re aw ith5se a te rsp ain c lu d e d For Sale $329000 Inspect B yA p p o in tm e n t O ffi c e 164M a inStre e t,B a c c h u sM a rsh .5367 8388 Contact ErinM c N a m a ra0403599477

•3b ’ro o m sa ll w ithb u ilt-inro b e s •D u a lw a yb a th ro o m &se p a ra tep o w d e rro o m •K itc h e nw ithg a sc o o kto p ,u /bo v e n&jo in in gm e a ls •C /fa n s,w a ll a /c ,g a sh e a tin ga n dla rg elo u n g e •Tim b e rd e c ke de /a re aw ithp e rg o la&w a te rfe a tu re •G e n e ro u sa llo tm e n tw ithc u b b yh o u se&c a rp o rt For Sale $329000 Inspect B yA p p o in tm e n t O ffi c e 164M a inStre e t,B a c c h u sM a rsh .5367 8388 Contact R ic kFe rg u sso n0409541150

•D e sira b leh o m ew itha ne xc e p tio n a ly a rd •3b e d ro o m sw ithB IR s,e n su ite&m a inb a th ro o m •A ttra c tiv ekitc h e nw ithg a sc o o kto p&ra n g eh o o d •Lo u n g ero o m ,fo rm a ld in in ga re a&fa m ily /m e a ls •G a sh e a tin ga n da ne xc e lle n tsize dre a ry a rd •E n c lo se dc a rp o rt,SLU G ,tra ile rp a rkin g&w o rksh e d For Sale $299000 Inspect B yA p p o in tm e n t O ffi c e 164M a inStre e t,B a c c h u sM a rsh .5367 8388 Contact ErinM c N a m a ra0403599477

•3b e d ro o m s,2b e d ro o m sfe a tu reB IR ’s •M o d e rnkitc h e nw itha m p lec u p b o a rdsp a c e •Sp a c io u slo u n g ero o m &se p a ra tem e a lsa re a •La rg ey a rdw ithu n d e rc o v e re n ta re a&g a rd e nsh e d •4c a rc a rp o rt,e v a pc o o l &g a sh e a tin g •Lo c a te dc lo setosh o p s&a m e n itie s For Sale $245000 Inspect B yA p p o in tm e n t O ffi c e 164M a inStre e t,B a c c h u sM a rsh .5367 8388 Contact R ic kFe rg u sso n0409541150

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Kurunjang 458 Coburns Rd www.devinepennyroyal.com.au

Mel. Ref: 330 K12 Inspect: Open daily 11am - 5pm Enquiries: Sales & information Centre 13 13 63

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Maddingley at Bacchus Marsh 100 Griffith St www.stonehillcommunity.com.au

Mel. Ref: 333 D8 Inspect: Open daily 11am - 5pm Enquiries: Sales & information Centre 13 13 63

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8667 4790

inding a house that fits four children comfortably and their parents isn’t easy, but this five-bedroom residence can cater to those needs. Fully renovated, the house has an ensuite and walk-in wardrobe to the main bedroom and built-in robes in each of the others. There’s a large lounge-dining space, sunroom and modern kitchen with stainless-steel appliances.

Ducted heating and cooling, new carpet, alarm and double garage with remotely controlled door are extras.

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79 Childs Street, Melton South Price: $380,000 Private sale Agent: Ryder Real Estate Melton, 9743 6400

Melton West 7 Waterdale Close

Kurunjang 26 Lord Nolan Street

Melton South 27 Francis Street

Eynesbury 5 Clunes Way

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

Sale $439,000 View By Appointment Mark Davis 0458 22 44 05 raywhitemelton.com/882756 | 9732 0000

Three bed home, master with dble ens & WIR. Kit with s/s app, D/W. Open plan living with sep lounge. Home is completely solar powered.

Sale Offers Invited View By Appointment Mark Davis 0458 22 44 05 raywhitemelton.com/873834 | 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 $235,000-$245,000 View Saturday 11.30-12.00pm Barry Cassidy 0407 000 178 raywhitemelton.com/715743 | 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 Saturday 10.00-10.30am Lynn Patterson 0402 207 746 raywhitemelton.com/876288 | 9732 0000

Ray White Melton

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Kurunjang 9 Phar Lap Place

Melton South 29 McDonald Street

Toolern Vale 1-10 O’Connell Avenue

Melton 30 Barries Road

A rare fid this 1700m2 block with 4 bdr home, Master with ens & WIR. Open plan, central kit, s/s app & WIP, duct heating & cooling, dble rem garage.

Sale $439,000 View Saturday 2.30-3.00pm Mark Davis 0458 22 44 05 raywhitemelton.com/876029 | 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 Saturday 11.30-12.00pm Lynn Patterson 0402 207 746 raywhitemelton.com/876218 | 9732 0000

Ranch Style 3 Bed home, Master with WIR, ens & parents retreat. 3 sep living areas, central kit, ducted heating + Coonara and split system.

Sale $759,000 View Saturday 1.00-1.30pm Barry Cassidy 0407 000 178 raywhitemelton.com/861122 | 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 Saturday 12.15-12.45pm Mark Davis 0458 22 44 05 raywhitemelton.com/873418 | 9732 0000

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Appliance Repairs A Grade Electrician

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Weekly Classifieds Fencing and Gates

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All types of Electrical work • Domestic & Commercial • Safety Switches • Power • Lighting • Phone • Data • TV Outlets

Reliable Professional Service by Experienced Tradesman

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CHRISTMAS CLOSURE For Melton Weekly, Moorabool Weekly are as follows: Proof Deadline: Friday 14th Dec 10.00am All Classifieds: Friday 14th Dec 12 noon

The following animal has been impounded from within the municipal district of the City of Melton by Council’s Authorised Officers.

One (1) Mare, Bay with white strip on nose and hind socks, approximately 16 hands high Impounded on 16 November 2012 from 1132 - 1144 Gisborne Melton Road Toolern Vale.

The above horse had ‘1/8’ on right shoulder and ‘RT’ on left shoulder.

If not claimed and fees paid, this animal will be sold by public auction at Council’s Stock Pound situated 1114 1116 Griegs Road East, Rockbank on Wednesday 19 December 2012 at 2.15 PM. All enquiries regarding the above mentioned animal or auction should be directed to Council’s Local Laws Unit on 9747 7200.

Phone 13 24 25 The Classifieds Department will be closed from 4pm Friday 14th Dec and re-open at 8.30am Monday 7th January 2013.

We would like to wish all our readers and advertisers a Merry Christmas and a safe and Happy New Year.

Funeral Directors

FUNERAL DIRECTORS CHARLES CRAWFORD & SONS

MELTON 25 McKenzie Street Ph: 9747 8866 BACCHUS MARSH Ph: 5367 6733 G5417385AA-dc25Sep

Classifieds

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TRADITIONAL MEMORIALS

Classifieds

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"Your Local Stone Mason" Melton/ Bacchus Marsh & Western Districts Phone: 9746 7767 or Mob. 0410 034 984

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Public Notices

JILL MORGAN

DECLARATION

Expressions of interest are called from suitable experienced persons to apply to become members of the Board of Djerriwarrh Health Services.

All retiring members are eligible to re-apply.

The Board consists of nine (9) persons who collectively possess experience and competencies in the following disciplines: • Skills and expertise relevant to the governance of health services, including corporate management, finance/audit, law, human resources, capital management, strategic information technology, risk management and clinical governance; • The capacity to reflect the views of the community and users of health services; • Continuing high levels of performance in their fields of endeavour, • Integrity and a high standing in the community; • Appreciation or understanding of the broader policy context and issues surrounding the delivery and planning of public health services; • Good working knowledge and understanding of accountability relationships and corporate governance, including the separation of governance and management, and the roles, duties and obligations of non-executive directors; • Demonstrated strategic thinking, planning and leadership skills, and experience at high-level decision-making; and • Experience in effective consultation and collaboration with stakeholders

Municipality

A QUALIFIED Maths, Science and Chemistry teacher available for tutoring. Please call: 9483 0831 or 0418 871 203.

Date of Commencement

City of Ballarat

10/12/2012

Golden Plains Shire

BRIMBANK TUTORING Centre.

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

10/12/2012

The Board is accountable to the Minister for Health for the governance and strategic direction of the Health Services and the performance of the Board is a major factor in achieving the desired objectives of service to the community and financial viability. Members are appointed by the Governor-in-Council. Board Members are responsible for good corporate governance of the Health Service. A strong skill mix of corporate governance expertise is sought by the Board.

Hepburn Shire

The Board will fill a total of four (4) positions which will have a one or three year term.

Moorabool Shire

Health and Wellbeing

10/12/2012

FA L C O N R E L A X A T I O N Remedial, sports, massage. Kings Park area. Phone 9366 1243, mobile 0432 084 715.

10/12/2012

Full Body Massage

Application details and background information are obtainable from the Bacchus Marsh & Melton Regional Hospital – Bacchus Marsh front office, or by contacting the Chief Executive, Mr. Bruce Marshall via email at brucem@djhs.org.au.

RELAXATION 219 Ascot Vale Rd, 3032.

Phone: 9004 1477.

Cer tain restrictions on the lighting of fires are in force during the Fire Danger Period.

NATURAL PLUS

Information about fire restrictions within the Country Area of Victoria can be obtained from www.cfa.vic.gov.au, your local CFA District Office or Municipal Fire Prevention Officer.

Mick Bourke CFA

Massage Therapy ORIENTAL MASSAGE High quality service and low price.

47 Dickson Street, Sunshine. Call 9311 9994. 259 Ballarat Road, Footscray. Call 8307 0114.

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MASSAGE Thai/sports, F/M, Reflexology, Taylors Lakes, 7 days. $45(1hr). Female masseuse. ☎ 9310 7888 or 0412 106 359.

MELTON WEST 8 Todman Court Saturday 15th and Sunday 16th 8am-12pm.

Something for everybody!

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

HAY ROLLS Shedded quality hay.

Delivery to Melton, Bacchus Mar sh and Werribee. $75 delivered. Phone 0409 853 028.

KAYAK Daintree recreational, life jacket, oar, excellent condition. $300. Melton area. Please phone 9746 8483.

DEER PARK 31 Winslow Crescent, Saturday 1 5 th Dec, 8.30am onwards. Moving Sale everything must go, furniture, tools, etc ...

MELTON SOUTH Unit 33, 17 Crestmont Dr, Saturday 15 th December, 8am-1pm. Furniture, clothes, sporting goods, tools, household items, and more...

HUGE SALE Essence of Thailand Authentic Thai Massage • Deep Tissue • Sports Injuries • Foot Massage • Hot Oil & Aromatherapy • Herbal Compress Ball Massage • Face Massage • Gift Certificates • Female Masseuse

0424 558 344 (Melton)

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Massage Therapy

Chief Executive Officer

COMPUTER Expert for all your computer problems. Affordable rates, all care taken. All areas. 7 days per week. Microsoft certified.

CompTIA A+. Call 0433 655 193.

Garage Sales

MELTON WEST 8 Ernest Close Sat 15th December 8am-3pm Variety of goods: Furniture, household items, tools bric-a-brac and lots more.

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Livestock and Equipment ALPACA MALES Variety of colours. $275.

Females also available.

Call 0408 853 887.

Pets and Pet Care Experienced Groomer

7 days, 9.30am - 9.30pm.

5 City Place, Sunshine.

Phone 9311 0198

31PA

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If you have the necessary qualifications and commitment to undertake this role, please send your application marked “Confidential” to the address below. Applications must be received in electronic format no later than 5:00pm on Friday, 11th January, 2013.

Chairperson Selection Panel C/- Mr. Bruce Marshall OAM Chief Executive Djerriwarrh Health Services brucem@djhs.org.au

Education and Tuition

BEST RATE Computer repairs.

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

ALBION 41 Norwood St, Saturday 15th Dec, 8am-3pm. House contents & collectibles, whitegoods, electrical, bric-a-brac & lots more.

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The Fire Danger Period will commence at 0100 hours on the date shown and unless varied by a subsequent declaration, will end at 0100 hours on 1st May 2013.

Computer Services

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At home listening to the birds To the world she was a woman To us she was the world Her loving family

Fire Danger Period The CEO of CFA will be introducing the Fire Danger Period for all land within the municipalities listed below.

Trading World

Garage Sales

16/03/1946 - 13/12/2001

Expression of Interest Board Nominations

13 24 25

LOUNGES - 3 seater, 2 seater and 5 seater U shaped. All matching, blue fabric, good cond. 1st to inspect will buy! $475 neg. Taylors Hill. Phone: 0433 253 770.

In Memoriam

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Funeral Notices

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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.

0434 642 763 Bookings essential

CLASSIFIEDS

13 24 25

MELTON SOUTH 18 Charles Crt, Sunday 16th December, 8am-5pm.

Bric-a-brac, toys, candles, books and lots more.

ST ALBANS 34 Glenmaggie Drive, Saturday 15th December, 9.30am-5.00pm. Toys, furniture, clothes exercise equip & more.

WEST MELTON 68 James Cook Drive, Saturday 15th December, 8:30am-2:00pm. Furniture, books, bric-a-brac & much more!

Stress free environment.

Specialising in breed clips.

Kealba. ☎ Maggie 0405 693 016

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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Adult Services

CL ASSIFIEDS FOR RESULTS CALL

13 24 25 Garage Sales

MELTON WEST 40 & 42 Featherhead Way, Saturday 15th December, 8am-4pm.

Clothes, bric-a-brac, household items and much more.

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Weekly Classifieds Public Notices

Professional

Victorian

Harvest Team Leader Wanted

Canine Training

CAROLINE SPRINGS Room, queen size bed, Single Girl 18 up, WIR, plasma TV, DVD player, central heating. $200 per week.

No bills. Phone 0450 885 825.

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WATERGARDEN Room for female, quality lounge suite, plasma TV, foxtel movies, no bills, $120pw + $400 bond. Ph 0449 627 067.

Brigitte’s Dog School G5437840AA-dc4Dec

Specialised puppy & dog training. Qualified trainer Group classes - saturday mornings Starting at 9am Puppy & beginners class commence 5th Jan Cambrian Way Reserve.

Melton West www.brigittesdogschool.com.au Bookings can be made online using credit card or paypal.

Call Brigitte: 0427 060 187

Religious Notices Multicultural Christian Church A caring and supportive church that is on fire for God. Sunday Worship: 10.30am Coburn PS Gymnasium, Richards Road, Melton International Apostolic Ministries Worldwide G5433389AA-dc2Oct

Public Notices

KNOW YOUR BIBLE (KYB) For women.

Starts at Melton Baptist Church in 2013.

For details phone Felicia on

9747 3004

0410 427 385

WATER AND SEWER LOT/S

PHONE

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PS706739G PS707145H

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1-2

PS649898A

1-3

PS706060W

1-2 1-2 1-3 1-5 1-2 119-156 & balance of Lot A 1-3 2-5 1-2 1-46, 229-251 1-2 201-260 & balance of Lot B

PS711222S PS711234K PS638684H PS649996A PS645955M

PS547652D

21 Dundas Street, Bacchus Marsh 24 Sovereign Blvd Melton West Stage 3/4, Burbidge Close, Bacchus Marsh 11-15 Silverdale Drive Darley 40 Coburns Rd Melton South 6 Clarendon Drive Melton South 4 Citreus Circuit Brookfield 35 Nathan Drive Darley 14 Lady Penrhyn Drive Melton West 11 Scarborough Crescent Melton West 25 Triandra Drive Brookfield 31 Carissa Road Brookfield 39 Labilliere Street Maddingley 5 Reidy Rise Melton West 12 Ravida Avenue Melton West

21 JUN 12 27 JUN 12 18 JUL 12 20 JUL 12 25 JUL 12 1 AUG 12 15 AUG 12 29 AUG 12 3 SEP 12 3 SEP 12 5 SEP 12 24 SEP 12 26 SEP 12

PS646534H

79 Rees Road , Melton South

4 OCT 12

PS708813L PS701374Y PS713037B

43 McBurnie Dr Kurunjang 3 Burbidge Close Bacchus Marsh 25 Grace Street Melton South 458-486 Coburns Road Kurunjang 13 Citreus Circuit Brookfield

23 OCT 12 23 OCT 12 31 OCT 12

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Mapleton Boulevard Melton South

19 NOV 12

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23 Lady Penrhyn Drive Melton West

23 NOV 12

Two rooms in large house, available January. $135 per week.

0432 186 894.

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To Let CARAVAN HIRE All sizes from $52 a week.

Phone: 0408 369 770.

ST ALBANS 18 Washington St. 2 Bedroom House, garage and carport. Must have references. No pets. Bond + $250per week.

9367 2942 or 0402 809 054.

ST ALBANS 2BR unit with garage, very clean, close to shops & public transport.

3/9 Conrad Street, St Albans. $270pw. Call Zac: 0411 492 686.

SUNSHINE 2BR unit, lounge, sep kitchen, bathroom/laundry, LUG, close to transport and shops. $250pw. Phone 0438 327 952 SUNSHINE 2BR, BV unit, LUG, close to shops, station and schools. No pets. 2 weeks in advance, $260pw. $1,000 bond.

0466 974 430 or 9312 1024.

LOT/S

PLAN OF SUBDIVISION ADDRESS NUMBER

COMMENCE DATE

1-2

PS705163R

4 SEP 12

31 Faircroft Drive Brookfield

3001 – PS640644H 3095 11001 11054, S112, PS543210K S113, S114, S115 and S116

CL ASSIFIEDS

Stage 11A1, St Arnaud Road, Eynesbury

Mowing Round For Sale

Ph Tim 0419 535 132

PUNTERS !!

Find out how to profit with sure fire method - with corporate bookmakers.

No win no charge.

Phone 0487 335 089

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Situations Vacant

Situations Vacant ABLE TO START NOW? Home based/ internet/ mail order.

PT, $2,000 or FT, $5,000 month.

Phone: (03) 8671 2990.

CONCRETER/ CONCRETE FINISHER Casual or full time. Must have experience finishing concrete paving, exposed aggregate, stencil, slate, etc. Must have Driver Licence, own transport and ABN. Call Damien on 0409 167 156.

TOW TRUCK DRIVER MELTON AREA

Houses and Land Wanted We Buy Houses Fast Quick mortage/debt relief.

Any area. No fees.

Sheree 8677 9347.

7 Days a fortnight. No smash towing required.

Phone 0447 799 664

CLEANER

3BR house.

Huge 10m by 6m lock up garage. $270 per week.

CLEANERS REQUIRED

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Experienced sub contractor for regular domestic cleaning. Weekly and fortnightly.

Will lead to more hours. Melton and surrounding areas.

Must be reliable, have ABN and equipment.

☎ 0431 877 596

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We currently have vacancies for cleaning staff to work across multiple positions in Melbourne & surrounding suburbs, including Brooklyn, Deer Park, Maribyrnong & Point Cook. Locations include shopping centres, office buildings, serviced apartments & domestic sites. No Exp required. FULL TRAINING PROVIDED. You must be able to attend Information Session and be an Australian Citizen / Permanent Resident. Eligibility Criteria Applies.

To apply, please call 8398 1723 or email your CV to ajackson@miss.vic.edu.au

26 JUL 12

Professional 24 OCT 12

westernwater.com.au

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CHILD CARE PROFESSIONALS Wyndarra Children's Centre, Is a family operated child care and Kindergarten, located in Hoppers Crossing.

We are seeking a full time educator to join our team.

Applicant must hold an early education certificate, WWCC, and relevant First aid cert.

Ideal candidates are: ✧ Committed to early education in LDC ✧ Will have a clear understanding of the EYLF ✧ Have previous relevant industry experience ✧ Great interpersonal skills ✧ Good verbal and written communication skills ✧ Commitment to teamwork, and bring energy and creativity to the environment.

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December 11, 2012

Email resume to jghrfarm@gmail.com

Call Bernadette: 0408 807 466

Applications can be sent to: wyndarra@hotmail.com or PO Box 177, Werribee, 3030

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COMMENCE DATE

301-353 Exford Road Melton South

1300 650 422

Business Opportunities

We are a commercial salad company based in Gippsland and are looking for a Harvest Team leader to join our faced paced leƩuce harvest team.

This role is a full Ɵme posiƟon and applicants must have experience with the harvest of cos or other whole head leƩuce along with tractor driving experience.

It is essenƟal that the applicant has a hands on approach to the job.

Only suitable applicants for the posiƟon will be contacted.

Melton ~ Raleighs Road

WATER, RECYCLED WATER AND SEWER PLAN OF SUBDIVISION ADDRESS NUMBER

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

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PLAN OF SUBDIVISION ADDRESS NUMBER

1-5 1-2 301-317, 401-427 1-15 1-75 1-2 1-2 1-2

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CLASSIFIEDS

DEER PARK Room available in fully furnished house. No bills or bond. Close to public transport and shops. Phone 9361 2511.

To Let SYDENHAM 3 BR + study solid brick house. 2 bathroom. 2 garage. Ducted heating/cooling.

Walking distance to W/gardens shops & train station. Excellent cond. $380 pw. Ph: 0401 181 623.

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Shared Accomodation

Group classes now at: Wedge Park Primary School.

All levels of obedience. ● Private lessons. ● Boarding and training.

On Sundays at 9am.

Ring to confirm a place on 0417 006 191

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Pets and Pet Care

Ollies Chicken Melton Full time Junior required. Must be responsible, willing to work willing to learn.

Please call for interview:

9747 9821.

G5600170

RECEPTIONIST/ADMIN With experience in a legal office required on a full time basis to commence 10/1/12. Salary negotiable depending on experience. Friendly environment.

Contact John Wertheimer Melton Law Offices

0408 822 620 or Email: john@meltonlaw.com.au G5584866

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Weekly Classifieds Training and Career Services Panel Beater / Assembler And Spray Painter. Fully qualified.

Full time. Melton area.

Contact Allan: 9743 3400.

TAB Staff Required 20 plus hours available.

Requires current RSA, TAB accreditation, knowledge of opening and closing procedures.

Driver / Yard Hand Casual/Full time position. Weekend work (penalty rates apply) plus week day work.

HR Licence required.

Phone Gisborne Garden Supplies on 5428 2203 G5589054

Sent resumes to: jlazzarini@stoneysclub.com.au

AUTO ELECTRICIAN

Food Processors, Skilled Boners & Slicers Required

Qualified A-Grade Mobile Auto Electrician is required to join our team immediately.

Qualified Hairdresser Needed for Bacchus Marsh salon.

Must have experience in all aspects of hairdressing.

Part/full-time

13 24 25

One on One Nail Beauty Training Courses in ★Nails ★Waxing ★Spray Tan Day/Evening Courses.

Accredited Training.

Government funded.

☎ 9379-6577

www.fantasticnails.com.au G5253163

Duties include: G5603441AA-dc11Dec

Phone 1300 368 863 G5597122

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ST. ALBANS, WERRIBEE, MELTON, LALOR/GLENROY • Cert IV in Disability • Cert III & IV in aged care • Cert III & IV in home and community care

CALL NOW FOR THE NEXT CLASS

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FOR RESULTS CALL

♦ Weddings ♦ Namings ♦ Renewal of Vows ♦ Funerals Phone 5367 6731 or 0409 415 495 margaretgs08 @bigpond.com

Magic shows, christmas parties, birthday parties. All occasions.

9743 6063 0419 136 702

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

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

Wayne Stebbings W CERT III & IV *GOVT FUNDED COURSES!

For large Meat processing facilities in Brooklyn & Laverton North.

Stability and long term employment opportunities available

Peter The Magician/Clown

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CL ASSIFIEDS

Party Planners

Margaret Simpson

Phone 5367 0090 or 0432 604 011

G5603805

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.

Classifieds

Marriage Celebrants

*Eligibility Criteria applies

PH: 9356-4646 Mob: 041-437-6163 Website: www.guidestartraining.com.au

Builder Pathway Course with support system in assisting you to obtain the builder license.

Eligibility Criteria Applies To Apply please call 8398 1723 or email your most recent resume to madmin@miss.vic.edu.au

Phone 0402 328 236 or 9747 8684

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Catering

Training delivered with Victorian & Commonwealth Gov’t Funding

ALL APPLICANTS MUST BE PREPARED TO ATTEND INFORMATION SESSION

FFor AAll Your Weddings, Namings & Commitments Making your day special

READY ROASTS AND SALADS Chicken, Beef, Pork. Salads, Veggies and Desserts.

Party catering $12.90 per person, delivered

Call 9743 1552 Shop 15, 11 Station Road Melton South

CERTIFICATE IV IN BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION (Evening Course)

MOTOR MECHANICS

Motoring

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.

Auto Services FREE CAR/TRUCK /SCRAP METAL PICK UP

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We are a hor cultural company based in Victoria and are looking for an Automo ve/ Diesel Motor Mechanic to join our fast paced team.

This role is a full me posi on.

Relevant qualifica ons required.

Applicants who have previous experience will be highly regarded.

AFL Footballer / AFL Multicultural Ambassador Commencing on 22 Jan 2013 Location: Williamstown Campus RTO No. 21920

CRICOS No. 02949G

This training is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth Government funding.

T: 9399 9511

www.tradeinstitute.vic.edu.au

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Beauty

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Phone Tammy

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

0417 566 081

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

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

CORMAL CYGNET Poptop, backdoor, island double bed, heavy duty annexe and rollout awning, VGC, very easy towing, 13’6" long x 7’ wide, reg P57129. $16,500. Phone 0417 521 326.

COROMAL CORVAIR 484, 2005. Pop top, 2 berth, in very good condition, battery pack, 3 way fridge, awning, water gauge, Revel levelling kit. RO9277, $20,000. Phone 0433 492 356.

SUZUKI RM65 2003, 2 stroke.

Power band, 6 speed, clutch. New black plastic covers. $1,800 JKBKXEBC73A001 630. Call 0450 013 115 or 0402 148 276

PLEASE NOTE:

Marriage Celebrants

Makeup Artist

HARLEY DAVIDSON 2010 Black, FLSTF Stage 4, Screaming Eagle type 103, CI, Extras, 12,500kms $1 3,700 REG: 520GB Ph: 9028 5983

Cars New and Used

Celebrations

Hor cultural Technical Officer Wanted We are a commercial salad company based in Bacchus Marsh and are looking for a hor cultural technical officer.

Diploma of Produc on Hor culture and with trade qualifica on in Wholesale Nursery is essen al.

Evidence of previous experience in hor cultural farm/nursery is an advantage.

Posi on descrip on will be provided during ini al interview.

Send resumes to jghrfarm@gmail.com

0409 365 962 LMCT:10812 Caravans and Trailers

G5549674AA-dc27Nov

Please email resumes to jbhrfarm@gmail.com

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

Cash for scraps

Motorcycles and Scooters

G5391090AA-dc11Sep

Send resumes to: careers@pepcar.com.au or Phone 0447 799 664

Automo ve / Diesel Motor Mechanic Wanted

G5335940AA-dc21Aug

Drainer & Apprentice Experienced Drainer and 1st Year Apprentice required for domestic work in northern/western suburbs. Ph Peter 0419 366 295.

Hollywood Plumbing.

BOAT And PWC Licence training and testing during or after hours

by AATAA. www.aataa.com.au Phone: 0418 699 973.

G5382370AA-dc11Sep

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Futuristic Veloster gets a turbo boost Ewan Kennedy road tests Hyundai’s beefed-up ground breaker he turbocharged version of the Hyundai Veloster, tagged the SR, has only been in Australia a few months but is already generating plenty of sales.

When launched in non-turbo format in February, the Hyundai that looked like a coupe on one side and a five-door hatch on the other created a huge number of stares and comments during our entire test period.

Some felt it needed more power, though others said it had the sort of engine performance that pleased drivers who enjoyed the decision making necessary to keep their Veloster in the correct gear to get the best out of the 103 kilowatts of power on offer. They also appreciated the low price tag of the non-turbo — it began at an appealing $23,990 in six-speed manual format.

In any case, there’s now a choice in Veloster engine power thanks to the introduction of a high(ish) performance SR model.

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The Veloster SR has minimal turbo lag and a smooth push in the back. But if you’re looking for a drag racer, the Hyundai Veloster SR Turbo may not be your best bet.

As this isn’t a full-blown sports coupe, Hyundai has kept the price of the Veloster SR down by restricting engine torque to the front wheels to prevent wheel spin and understeer.

Hyundai Veloster SR Turbo is even more striking in appearance than the standard Veloster, as it’s even more radical in its shape. The front grille is bigger and bolder, the foglights have futuristic shaping to their surrounds, side skirts give the lowered look and the dark glass sunroof adds to the overall effect.

The rear windscreen glass is directly above the back seats and created discomfort during the day in our home area of the Gold Coast. We strongly suggest looking at this aspect of the car if your plan is to regularly cart kids back there.

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Bulls ready to repel Woodend in T20 tussle

BY TEO PELLIZZERI BACCHUS Marsh stands between Woodend and back-to-back Gisborne District Cricket Association Twenty20 titles when the teams meet in tonight’s final.

The Bulls return to the final for the first time since losing a narrow encounter to Riddell in 2010.

Woodend advanced to the final with a comprehensive nine-wicket win against Sunbury last Tuesday night, its 1-126 chasing down 9-124.

Brett Beattie (3-23), Warren Else (2-10) and Nicholas Dugdale-Walker (2-26) were best of the Woodend bowlers before Glenn Warner (62no) and Else (54) made light work of the chase. Woodend reached the target with 29 balls to spare.

Bacchus Marsh advanced to the final with a two-wicket win against

Wallan, surviving a late collapse from what appeared to be an unbeatable position.

The Bulls made 9-124 from their full 20 overs in reply to Wallan’s 9-109, but passed the target eight wickets down.

Brad Hansen (43) and Kieran Atkin (29) had Bacchus Marsh in the box seat at 1-85 only for a collapse of 6-23 to even up the match.

Jack Powell (6) and Brenton Payne (4no) held their nerve after coming together at 8-108 to score the two runs required for a Bacchus Marsh win.

The Premier division final starts at 6 o’clock at Gilbert Gordon Oval tonight.

In District division, St Anthonys will play Gisborne in tonight’s inaugural final for the new division.

Gisborne’s Jason Lock hit an unbeaten century to lead the Dragons

to an emphatic nine-wicket win against Hesket in the semi-final, 1-127 chasing down 8-111.

Lock’s ton and century opening partnership with Ben Robinson (23) got Gisborne to the winning runs in just 11 overs. Steven Zubrycki had earlier top scored for Hesket with 42.

St Anthonys put the clamps on East Sunbury in the other semi-final, successfully defending 123 all-out by restricting the chase to 8-82 in reply.

Michael Yates (42 not-out) held the St Anthonys innings together after a 4-31 start, while East Sunbury’s Tim Wollington took 4-15.

No East Sunbury batsman was able to pass 20 in reply, as St Anthonys Rob Oosterhoff (2-12) was the only multiple wicket-taker.

The District division final starts at Melton Recreation Reserve at 6 tonight.

Marsh’s star batsman’s streak continues as he passes 400

BY TEO PELLIZZERI KIERAN Atkin’s dominant start to the McIntyre Cup season continued for Bacchus Marsh at the weekend as the Bulls posted 265 against Riddell.

Atkin made 76 to pass 400 runs for the season, averaging 72.5 with four half-centuries and one ton in his 435 McIntyre Cup runs.

Ian Spiteri (41) and Glenn Skrobolak (37) were other topscorers, while Heath Wadden (3-55) and Matt Darby (3-70) were best of the Riddell bowlers.

The Bombers survived two overs before stumps and resume at 0-3 this weekend.

Sunbury United recovered from 7-103 to post 9-279 against Rupertswood, with James Hughes (83no) and Leif Louwen-Skovdam saving the innings with an eighth-wicket partnership of 166.

At Gilbert Gordon Oval, Sunbury’s Paul Webber (86) held the innings together as his team made 192 against Woodend. Webber came in at 1-54 and was last man out, with opener Kel McInnes (33) the only other batsman to pass 20.

Woodend blocked out 11 overs before stumps and resumes its chase at 0-16 this weekend.

At Greenhill Oval, Romsey’s Chris Burkett took 5-66, but Wallan batted

out the day to post 9-252.

In B grade, St Anthonys turned 6-102 into 267 against Wallan off the back of 91 from Cam Clayton.

Clayton and Heath Fleetwood (34) made 98 for the seventh wicket before Bobby Keeping (34) and Joshua Evans (18no) kept the tail wagging.

Rob Oosterhoff claimed a late wicket to leave Wallan 1-6 at stumps.

In C grade, Diggers Rest Bulla Village had a number of contributors as the Burras made 7-245 against Romsey.

Seven Burras batsmen reached double figures, with Shannon McDorman (57) and Matthew Fitzgerald (51no) top-scoring.

Blink and you’ll miss it: Melton’s Brad Jones bowls in the Lions’ Twenty20 win last Tuesday. After rolling Altona for just 43, Melton made 2-44.

Picture: Shawn Smits

Melton holds the upper hand MELTON is poised to claim second on the Victorian Sub-District Cricket Association table from Ormond after dominating the opening day at EE Gunn Reserve on Saturday.

At stumps, the Lions were 0-105 in reply to Ormond’s 145 in the clash between the second and third-placed teams in south-west first XI. Shane Harwood (4-46) and Brad Jones (4-31) never allowed Ormond to settle as the home team was bowled out by the 53rd over.

Michael Alexander (41 not out) and

captain Mick Allen (61no) set a brisk pace in the 21 overs before stumps to leave Melton all but over the line for a first innings win and a chance of an outright result this weekend.

In second XI, Melton’s Nicholas Gale scored 128 and Matthew Stead 88 as the Lions posted 4-318 against Ormond.

In third XI, Melton conceded first innings points on the opening day after being bowled out for 73 by Plenty Valley. Plenty Valley resumes at 2-74 this weekend.

CENTRAL HIGHLANDS BOWLS DIVISION SCOREBOARD DIVISION 1 Kyneton 6-89 lt Trentham 12-90; Gisborne 16-106 d Macedon 2-82; Bacchus Marsh 14-107 d Kyneton Golf 4-101; Lancefield 2-96 lt Woodend 16-103.

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Kyneton 60 (-105), 7. Gisborne 48 (-113), 8.

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Cottrell 2-79; Woodend 16-101 d Bacchus Marsh 2-76; Romsey 18-127 d Kyneton 0-64; Diggers Rest 18-126 d Gisborne 0-68.

DIVISION 3: Woodend 12-69 d Lancefield 2-66; Kyneton 14-88 d Romsey 0-52; Macedon 12-90 d Mt Cottrell 2-62; Trentham 4-60 lt Bacchus Marsh 10-68.

DIVISION 4: Kyneton Red 19-67 d Woodend 0-23; Gisborne Yellow 10-15 d Kyneton Blue 0-0; Mt Cottrell 0-0 lt Diggers Rest 10-15.

BOWLS VICTORIA — SATURDAY PENNANT

December 11, 2012

Division 2 Section 1: Melton 16-90 d Sunshine City 2-62 (M Lake, B Stevenson, J Adams, D.J George 26-11, W Baker, D Spencer, J Lapsley, D Harvey 23-16, M Galakos, T Sipthorp, M Briggs, C Grant 29-12, N Harvey, G McRae, S Clements, C Norris 12-23).

Div 3 Sec 1: Keilor (2) 18-88 d Melton (2) 0-72.

Div 5 Sec 1: Melton (3) 15-90 d Altona Sports (2) 3-72.

Div 7 Sec 1: Werribee (7) 16-96 d Melton (4)

2-67.25 TUESDAY WOMEN’S & OPEN Open Div 1 Sec 1: Sunbury (2) 0-44 lt Melton 16-64 (John Adams 21-13, Andrew Fearn 22-19, Silvia Stevenson 21-12).

Open Div 1 Sec 2: Melton (2) 15-77 d Montmorency (3) 1-58 (Ron Selkrig 18-18, Ray Gnjidic 28-25, David Harvey 31-15).

Open Div 3 Sec 1: Broadmeadows (2) 0-49 lt Melton (3) 16-82 (G McDonald 31-14, Neville Wilson 27-14, Bill Howden 24-21).

BALLARAT GEELONG BOWLS DIVISION

Premier: Avenue 81 lt Webbcona 96 (O’Farrell, Hofstra, Boratto, Arthur 16 lt Rowe, Ritchie, Brehautm Mahoney 22, W. Stirling, G. Stirling, Yasar, Sargent 26 d Rimmington, Collins, A. Wood, T. Wood 21, Russell, C. Hawken, Reid, W. Hawken 24 dw Pattie, Ba. McArthur, Clarke, Be.McArthur 24, Kay, Sloan, Sullivan, Fletcher 15 lt Clarke, Mahoney, Kinniburgh, McArthur 29).

Division 4: Sebastopol 81 lt Avenue 97.

Division 5: Avenue 110 d BMS 93.

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Barry Hall to star in RDFL opening day

BY TEO PELLIZZERI MELTON Central will be battling Barry Hall for the spotlight on the opening day of Riddell District Football League next year.

Hall’s return to Broadford will kick off the season on April 6 in a match against Lancefield, while Melton Central will open its campaign away at Wallan on the same day.

Rupertswood will make its RDFL bow in Sunbury away to the reigning premier Sunbury Kangaroos on April 13.

Rockbank can look forward to an Anzac Day game on Thursday, April 25 against Sunbury Kangaroos at Boardman Reserve.

The 13-team league has introduced a bye for one team for the first 14 rounds, and byes for three teams in the final three rounds(15, 16, 17).

The top-six format for finals remains. A Saturday preliminary final (September 7) and Sunday grand final (September 15) will end the season. The finish two weeks before the AFL grand final means the competition will wrap up a week earlier than this year.

The RDFL will play interleague against the Kyabram District Football League on either Saturday, May 25 or Sunday, May 26, with the venue to be determined.

Applications for RDFL interleague coach will stay open until December 21.

The league’s name was officially changed at last week’s annual general meeting to Riddell District Football Netball League Inc, although the acronyms RDFL and RDFLNA will be

maintained for football and netball respectively.

Junior netball divisions have been introduced for age groups under-12, under-14 and under-16.

Tony Smith and Nathan Micallef retired as board members at the AGM, while Steve Turner returned to the RDFL board after being elected as executive director.

One junior director vacancy is to be filled.

RDFL executive Rod Ward said the league’s 2012 profit was about $60,000, with costs deferred from 2011 meaning the actual profit was about $80,000.

The Ballarat Football League AGM was held last week with the league posting a trading profit of $5250.

“When you take into account that $40,560 depreciation incurred from operations and add to that the $35,545 we invested in defibrillator units for our clubs, the league is satisfied with an actual cash profit of around $80,000,’’ CEO Rod Ward said.

The league’s board returned 11 of 12 directors, while director of netball Mick Simpkins was presented with life membership for his service to the league.

Simpkins has served on the league board since 2004, having previously coached and administered at Melton Bloods, and prior to that played, coached and undertook other match-day and committee roles at Bacchus Marsh.

Next year’s BFL fixture has been delayed in its release to take into account VFL and TAC Cup fixturing. The league hopes to release the fixture before Christmas.

Centrals’ win a pick-me-up A MUCH-needed win for Melton Centrals ended a three-game losing streak and revived finals chances in Williamstown District Cricket Association at the weekend.

Centrals still sit a game out of the B1 Turf finals after a six-wicket win against West Newport, 4-195 chasing down 7-181.

Centrals won outright against Grand United in October to top the table but sunk through November. The weekend win moves Centrals to 22 points, six behind fourth-placed St Johns.

Centrals shared the wickets as West Newport made 7-181 batting first, with Jamie Bolger’s 2-22 the best figures. Daniel Vastuja (48) set the tone for the chase before Brett Chisholm (50no) and Jake Charge (31no) guided Centrals to victory in 33 overs.

In Ballarat Cricket Association Darley will get the chance to leap up the First Grade table this weekend as it chases an outright result against Brown Hill. Darley rolled Brown Hill for 70 after winning the toss and sending the visitors in at Western Oval.

Matt Cape took 5-20 with the ball then backed

it up with 89 as his team’s top scorer, Darley reaching 8-203 at stumps.

Matthew Frew (59no) shared a 95-run partnership with Cape for the sixth wicket after Darley had slumped to 5-63.

Darley entered the round seventh on the table with 12 points, six off finals pace, but with first innings points secure it can jump up the table should it complete an outright win this weekend.

In WSUCCA A grade Synthetic, Rockbank broke through for a first win of the season by beating Hoppers Crossing at the weekend.

Set 207 for victory, the Rams squeaked home by one wicket, 9-214 in reply. Zachary Allen (45) and Russell Brown (41) top-scored in the middle order, but Allen’s departure at 8-187 and the ninth wicket with no addition to the score left the Rams needing 20 more for the last wicket. Up stepped Matthew Piccolo (23no) and Joshua Menzies (0no) who produced the match-winning partnership.

Piccollo (3-29) and Brandon McGee (4-56) were the best Rockbank bowlers on day one.

— Teo Pellizzeri

Impact: Bacchus Marsh’s Taylor Beggs meets a backhand on Saturday.

Picture: Shawn Smits

Victories give Gisborne a breath of life GISBORNE was the big winner as all six section one teams of Macedon Ranges Tennis Association converged on Bacchus Marsh for a gala day on Saturday.

All three matches in the section were played at Bacchus Marsh, with Gisborne reviving its hopes of catching the top four with a nine-game win against the hosts.

South Gisborne Cruisers (86.5 points) and South Gisborne Cast of Thousands (84.5) are the runaway top two after nine rounds, with Macedon (52.5) third.

Bacchus Marsh (50.5) had its advantage over fifth-placed Gisborne (39.5) cut to just 11 points after Saturday’s 3-43 to 6-52 defeat.

Men’s sets were the key to Gisborne’s overall win, with Lachlan Hoopell, Glen Chapman and Alan Stewart sweeping the men’s doubles against Bacchus Marsh’s Mark Mancer, Taylor Beggs and Nigel Bullen.

Bacchus Marsh pegged back the margin in the

mixed doubles, only for Alan Stewart and Amber Boyd’s 7-0 win against Nigel and Karen Bullen to ensure an arm’s-length win for Gisborne.

South Gisborne Cast of Thousands were upset

by Macedon and lost top spot as a result, going down 7-55 to 2-41.

Macedon swept the men’s doubles for a profit of seven games and the women’s doubles by 11, the Cast of Thousands having to wait until the mixed doubles to win their only sets of the day.

Macedon’s Kieran McNamara and Jane Walters had perfect afternoons, winning three sets from three.

South Gisborne Cruisers claimed top of the table with its 6-54 to 3-41 win against last-placed Kurunjang Park.

Kurunjang edged the men’s doubles by three games but the Cruisers swept the women’s doubles with Sandra Tirpkos, Loris Daly and Robyn Scott-Fleming up by 11 games. — Teo Pellizzeri Go to meltonweekly.com.au for more photos

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