Northern Weekly

NOVEMBER 06 | 2012

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INSIDE Week 44 2012 Volume 5

Whittlesea, meet your council SUPPLIED

BY SUE HEWITT sue.hewitt@fairfaxmedia.com.au

19 TIME OUT

The new council consists of (standing, from left) Norm Kelly, Mary Lalios, Darryl Sinclair (new), Ken Harris (new), Adrian Spinelli (new) and Sam Alessi. Seated are Ricky Kirkham (new), Nicola Davis (new), Stevan Kozmevski, Rex Griffin and Kris Pavlidis

pite an alleged conflict of interest being investigated by the Local Government Investigations and Compliance Inspectorate.

In south east ward, the council’s biggest with 44,987 enrolled voters, former councillor Sam Alessi gained almost 15 per cent of the vote, followed by re-elected councillor Norm Kelly with almost seven per cent and newcomer Ken Harris with 5.26 per cent. Of 30,318 eligible voters, 20,749 cast formal votes and 868 cast donkey votes.

Mayor Rex Griffin promises to give residents a voice

Fire zone changes cut building costs

profile Fighting the scourge of domestic violence

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VETERAN independent councillor Rex Griffin has been elected mayor of the Whittlesea council.

Promising to give residents a voice, Cr Griffin was the only one of three former councillors in north ward to be re-elected as new blood flushed into the council, which now has a Labor majority.

Five new faces lined up last week to be sworn in to the 11-member council – two more than the former council – and two of them, Ricky Kirkham and Adrian Spinelli, are 23.

Cr Griffin was nominated for his second stint as mayor by another long serving-councillor, Norm Kelly, who applauded his community service, including his role as a justice of the peace. Cr Griffin defeated another old-time councillor, Kris Pavlidis, winning the job seven to four.

Two north councillors, John Fry and Pam McLeod, were ousted by newcomers Ricky Kirkham, and Nicola Davis, while Cr Griffin came second after preferences in the threeseat ward.

Three other new councillors were elected – Ken Harris joins former councillors Mary Lalios, Sam Alessi and Norm Kelly in south east ward, while Darryl Sinclair and Adrian Spinelli, join re-elected councillors Stevan Kozmevski and Kris Pavlidis in south west ward.

Long-serving councillor Frank Merlino retired before the election.

Incumbent councillor Lalios, who has served seven years on council including a stint as mayor, captured the biggest number of votes. She had 8120 votes or 26 per cent of the south east vote. The win comes des-

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Programs include the student-to-student project for primary school in which an advanced reader is buddied up with one who is behind and they read to each other over the phone three times a week.

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and parents, teaching them how to balance wants and needs, to budget, to avoid scams and about superannuation and tax.

Some parents approached us saying they were embarrassed about their English, so we have an English program for them using volunteers from the Adult Multicultural Education Services.

Towards Christmas we start getting calls about education scholarships as people start to panic that they have to buy textbooks and uniforms in the new year; some calls come from women who have separated and find it hard to cope.

We offer the scholarships from primary school and aim not just to support students to secondary school, but to achieve their dreams.

If they really go for it, if they have a passion to pursue their goals, we see students graduate from university or TAFE where they wouldn’t have been able to without the scholarship.

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Building costs fall as fire zones change THOUSANDS of new home builders in the city of Whittlesea will have construction costs slashed after the state government removed bushfire-prone area zones on their land.

Removing the zone – which requires the use of expensive bushfire-resistant building materials – will also benefit existing home owners who want to make alterations or build extensions.

Whittlesea council won its battle, after intense lobbying, to lift the zone imposed after the Black Saturday fire on most of the municipality north of Epping.

Whittlesea council’s building services manager Peter Phillips said the bushfire zone had been lifted from 15,500 properties.

He said the development of several new subdivisions and estates, such as Laurimar in Doreen and Aurora in North Epping, had reduced the bushfire risk.

He said these areas had been ‘‘inaccurately designated as being at risk’’

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Ross Savage, a building supervisor for Zuccala Homes, at an Epping house that escaped the extra building costs and been subjected to strict building codes including additions such as decks, garages and verandahs.

‘‘The higher standards of construction are appropriate when properties are within bushfire-prone areas, but

not necessary when well outside that risk area,’’ he said. ‘‘We have worked with representa-

tives at the Department of Planning and Community Development to produce a draft bushfire prone area [zone] map that excludes thousands of City of Whittlesea properties, which were inaccurately designated as being at risk.’’

He said the state government signed off on the amendments.

Builder Greg Zuccala said the bushfire zone added $3000 to $5000 to a home worth about $200,000.

He said customers who had been hit with the additional costs ‘‘were not happy’’. ‘‘Common sense has prevailed,’’ he said. ‘‘A reduction in the bushfire zones makes more sense and we’re comfortable with the amended areas.’’

The department did not respond to questions about whether other areas were affected or why the bushfireprone area zone was applied to Whittlesea’s growth areas.

The Northern Weekly revealed the council was lobbying for bushfire prone zone amendments in July.

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MAB Corporation spokesman Richard Johnston said its 240 UNI HILL building was becoming a medical hub in the north.

Mr Johnston said the developer was also opening an $80 million business park in Epping.

He said 4000 workers would be employed by the estimated 120 businesses that would move into the site in the next five to seven years.

Mr Johnston said many construction jobs would be created when building starts on the 62-hectare site early next year.

Mr Johnston said stage one of the six-stage development was on the market and the first businesses were expected to move into the site in mid2013. He said Alliance Business Park would become a key industrial hub in Melbourne’s north.

“We expect demand to be high due to the shortage of industrial land in the north,’’ he said.

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New fertility centre to serve the north BUNDOORA will get its first IVF unit at University Hill early next year.

A Melbourne fertility centre will open the IVF clinic at MAB Corporation’s office and medical centre building, known as 240 UNI HILL. Growing demand for full IVF services in the north had encouraged the City Fertility Centre to open a Bundoora centre, chief executive officer Adnan Catakovic said.

He said the centre would initially have five staff and three fertility specialists but could expand as demand increased. ‘‘This brand new facility will provide vital fertility and IVF care,’’ he said. ‘‘It will have a modern and comfortable feel rather than a clinical hospital atmosphere. Our aim is to provide a warm and welcoming environment for our patients.’’

He said University Hill was an ideal location, with its proximity to transport making it convenient for patients who had to travel.

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Dismay over Mernda coffee stop A STORM is brewing over the allegedly forced closure of a familyrun mobile coffee trailer in Mernda.

The trailer served coffee and toasted sandwiches to early morning commuters and truck drivers on Plenty Road from 5am weekdays until it fell foul of authorities a few weeks ago.

Bec Williams and her husband Leeton claim they had to close their Beanz a Buzzin coffee trailer because Whittlesea council has classified it as a ‘‘takeaway shop’’, not a mobile venue.

The Williams claim they operated from the car park of an antique shop – the only commercial operation in a rural section of Plenty Road in Mernda – for more than two years before council ‘‘changed the rules’’.

Mrs Williams claimed that when they opened she was told she did not require a planning permit because the business was mobile and operated on private property.

It was only after an unrelated com-

plaint, over their A-frame advertising boards, that council officers allegedly told her the trailer was now classified as a ‘‘takeaway shop’’ and needed a planning permit, which would be refused because their roadside site was in a rural zone. ‘‘It is not a tacky kebab trailer – it’s worth $60,000 and we serve coffee as good as you get in Lygon Street,’’ she said.

The business’s Facebook page had almost 150,000 views between October 6 and 12, with increased support from people missing their early brew, she said.

She said her husband had a workplace accident in 2008 and could not work as a carpenter again, so the coffee trailer was their only source of income.

Council spokeswoman Maria Cooke said: ‘‘Council is assisting Ms Williams in exploring other opportunities on nearby land, including planning permit requirements. Council has not yet received an application for any alternative site.’’

CHRIS HOPKINS

BY SUE HEWITT

Bec Williams is fighting for her coffee trailer

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Cops in Doreen drug search POLICE blockaded a northern suburbs street after allegedly finding explosive devices and drugs in a house garage.

Officers are investigating whether the house in Garden Street, Doreen, was used to manufacture illicit drugs.

Inspector Bob Dykstra said police were called to a domestic disturbance about 10am on Friday, October 26, where they found ammunition.

After speaking to a male at the house, the police executed search warrants and found a firearm, explosive devices and unspecified drugs in the garage, he said. The police bomb response unit was called to dispose of the alleged explosive devices.

Inspector Dykstra said the operation took until the early hours of the following morning to ensure the house was safe. ‘‘We didn’t know what we were dealing with, we had to identify the hazards,’’ he said.

He said a man was helping police with inquiries. No charges had been laid.

– Sue Hewitt

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I voted for new blood that will hopefully listen (‘‘Victorian council election 2012: New blood in Whittlesea council’’, NW website, October 30). Please do not allow big companies in the township of Whittlesea. We don’t want our town overrun by McDonald’s, Woolworths, KFC etc.

Land has already been bought by the government in Breadalbane Avenue, Mernda, for a P-12 state school (‘‘High school placement crisis looms for Mernda, Doreen students’’, NW, October 16). The current government needs to act now to start building this school. This fastgrowing area of Melbourne is being neglected by the government with substandard access to public transport and now schools. Get to it, Ted.

Not for profit I have no affiliation with the school or church, but I think it is sad when an organisation as large and powerful as the Uniting Church can’t maintain a school until it becomes viable (‘‘Acacia closure sparks exodus’’, NW, October 30). The school is in a huge growth area and surely the church could pay out the owed monies and allow the school to start again. Since when did schools become businesses? Surely the council costs would have been known prior to the commencement of the school building.

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Take a few extra seconds to put a helmet on and never let children ride unsecured on tractors.

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Peace is the word Sue Hewitt meets the La Trobe lecturer training ambassadors to prevent family violence or anti-family violence campaigner Reeta Verma, a spate of murder-suicides involving newly arrived Indian families in Melbourne is a grim reminder of why her work is important. ‘‘It doesn’t have to happen,’’ she says. ‘‘We have to show people how healthy relationships prevent family violence.’’

The La Trobe University law lecturer, based at the Bundoora campus, says a new project hopes to protect women at risk in vulnerable communities in the northern suburbs.

It will provide ‘‘healthy relationship ambassadors’’ to teach their migrant and refugee communities how better relationships can prevent domestic violence. The university and Preston’s Spectrum Migrant Resource Centre will provide Australia’s first ambassador program.

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Ms Verma says migrants and refugees experience pressure that can trigger violence. ‘‘They have financial stress, they have no friends or family to support them, they are new to the Australian culture and they have no proper job. But they [perperatrators] cannot blame traditions or customs for family violence. The majority of newly arrived people have happy, cohesive families.’’

Ms Verma wrote the curriculum for the training program, along with Shabbir Wahid from the university’s Centre for Dialogue. ‘‘We spent a year in community consultation and research into cultural complexities in relationships and resettlement issues among new migrants, which can lead to violence, before deciding on the ambassador project.’’

Ms Verma says it is an ‘‘extremely sensitive area of socio-cultural intervention’’. ‘‘The ambassadors will become an important tool in preventing violence against women in their

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Ms Verma has worked in the family violence field for 20 years. In the early days it was a taboo subject, she says. She joined the Taskforce Against Domestic Violence in Indian Communities in 2008, and says many more people are now discussing the issue openly. ‘‘The ambassadors will tell their communities that behaviour such as slapping, hair pulling, pushing and more, are not all right. We have to educate the community, the victims and the perperatrators.’’

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Deveny PHOTOGRAPHS BY STEPHEN McKENZIE

Some think she’s brave and honest.

Others say she’s a one-woman offending machine. Alana Schetzer meets the woman behind the reputation

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November 6, 2012

COVERSTORY

atherine Deveny is a Melbourne writer known across Australia for declaring that God is bullshit, women who take their husband’s surnames are stupid and that monogamy is a crock.

Although we know an awful lot of what Deveny thinks, it’s rare that she gets to tell her own story. Other writers – not to mention politicians, members of the clergy, shock jocks and anyone who owns a Ralph Lauren polo shirt – are keen to paint the 44-yearold mother of three as ‘‘acid-tongued’’, ‘‘controversial’’ and ‘‘provocative’’. But according to the woman herself, she’s just ‘‘singing from her heart’’. ‘‘I’m a mum, a partner, a cyclist, a friend,’’ she says, sipping black tea in her Coburg kitchen. ‘‘Basically, all I try to do in life is get to the best possible place with the least possible damage and I’ll stand up for what I believe in. I could not give a f--k what people think.’’

Words are Deveny’s stock-in-trade, a trade she spruiks through newspaper columns, social media, writing workshops, radio gigs, stand-up comedy, guest spots on ABC’s hugely popular Q&A and, earlier this year, a stint on SBS’s critically acclaimed series Go Back to Where You Came From, on which she caused something of a sensation.

Deveny’s latest project is The Happiness Show, her first novel but not her first book. She has three others under her belt: a trilogy of newspaper column best-ofs, It’s Not My Fault They Print Them, Say When and Free to a Good Home.

Deveny’s signature style of eye-watering honesty sprinkled with humour is evident throughout her new book. It’s about Lizzie, a Brunswick mother-of-two and stand-up comedian who’s happy with her lot, including her partner, Jim. Days before Christmas, the BBC invites her to London to discuss turning her one-woman show into a television series, which sets her on a collision course with Tom, a man from her past who’s her ‘‘unfinished business’’. Although they’re both in happy relationships, Lizzie and Tom rekindle their love match.

Deveny says she wrote the novel 10 years ago and never meant for anyone else to read it, let alone publish it. The story is partially based on her own experiences, but somewhere during the writing process the characters took on lives of their own, she says. ‘‘I wrote it when my son Charlie was born, and I sat over there (pointing to her plush couch), under the ceiling fan, wearing a sarong and breastfeeding a baby. And this book just came to me,” she says. ‘‘I was compelled to keep writing it because I wanted to find out what happened at the end of this story. I’d never written a novel before and I still don’t see myself as a novelist. At the time, I just kind of put it away and didn’t think about it. ‘‘I knew the major publishers were after books about the harried, working mother who has a husband who doesn’t understand her, he can’t be left alone with the kids, she wants to eat ice-cream more than have sex; and that wasn’t my experience and that wasn’t the kind of book I wanted to read at all.’’

The relationship between Lizzie and Tom may be confronting and their actions hurtful, she says, but they are typical of human nature. ‘‘The book is about different forms of love and challenging what’s considered normal when it comes to relationships,’’ she says.

Love is complicated, says Deveny. Long-term heterosexual monogamy is not a realistic expectation for many people, she says, and she’s baffled as to why this continues to be defined as ‘‘normal’’. ‘‘The nuclear family started when the life expectancy was 35,” she says. “We’re now talking about 85. How many

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decisions do you make in your 20s or 30s that are still going to be practical or suitable 20 years later? ‘‘We seem to be coping very well with the fact that technology changes; we’ll probably move suburbs, we’ll probably have lots of different jobs, but we don’t seem to be as good as adapting to reality of what modern relationships truly are.’’

Even before its launch, the book has generated interest from film and television producers, something Deveny is clearly pleased about. But she’s adamant she would never want anyone to change the ending. ‘‘One of the things when you have relationships going on in books is you have a ‘passion and regret it’ moment or they don’t do it and they regret it, but this book is not that,” she says. “This is a very modern love story and I think some people will find it very confronting.’’

Deveny grew up in Reservoir, an D ‘‘awful’’ place where racism, homophobia ‘‘a and a misogyny flourished, she says. ‘‘I an never felt like I fitted in. People weren’t n e happy; they were bitter and had chips h a on their shoulders,” she says. “I wanted o tto o live a life of happiness and not obligation. There were so many things we had obligation to do and I still don’t understand why, because they were not nourishing.’’

Apart from time spent travelling, Deveny has always lived in Melbourne’s north. When she moved out of home, she took up residence in several Fitzroy sharehouses, studied cinema and drama at La Trobe University and got her first big break, writing for Tonight Live with Steve Vizard.

She’s now settled in Coburg, in a home she shares with her three sons, Dominic, 14, Hugo, 11, and Charlie, nine, boyfriend Anthony Artmann, two boarders and an overly enthusiastic Jack Russell-cross called Archie.

Her open-plan kitchen and family room has a warm, lived-in atmosphere, with photos and other personal items

scattered throughout. In one corner are several guitars, used for impromptu family performances. From the back verandah hangs a bright yellow sign that reads ‘‘atheist kabutz’’.

Deveny is fiercely proud, paid-up member of Melbourne’s north. In fact, it’s more akin to a love affair. When I ask what she loves about living in the area, she smiles widely as she says: ‘‘The mix of the migrants, the old Aussies, the student households, the psychopaths, the people from the eastern suburbs trying to get a bit of leftie cred. ‘‘I love the way sometimes people will leave things like free lemons out the front of their house for people to take. I love the posters, the graffiti, the radical knitting. It’s not one size fits all. It’s my spiritual home.’’

Deveny mentions the 30,000 who turned out in Brunswick last month to pay their respects to murdered Irish woman Jill Meagher, whose disappearance from Sydney Road on September 22 sent the city into mourning. Adrian Ernest Bayley, a 41-year-old Coburg man, has been charged with her rape and murder. ‘‘We all took to the street in quiet, peaceful protest and then we just went and had a coffee,’’ Deveny says.

Deveny became embroiled in an emotional firestorm when she revealed, during the week Meagher went missing, that she had been accosted earlier this year by a man she said matched the description of a man seen in CCTV footage.

When contentious News Limited columnist Andrew Bolt wrote about the situation, some claimed he was trying to lay some blame on Deveny for what happened to Meagher because she hadn’t called Crime Stoppers sooner.

Deveny calls the run-in ‘‘some stupid little incident with a dickhead’’.

It’s not the first time – nor will it be the last – that Bolt and other conservatives, including fellow News Limited columnist Miranda Devine and Sydney radio host Steve Price, have taken aim at Deveny. In fact, there seem to be two types of people – those who admire Deveny and support her for ‘‘sticking it to the man’’ and those who think she’s a onewoman offending machine.

In 2009, The Age dropped her as a weekly columnist after she infamously tweeted during a Logies broadcast that she hoped then 11-year-old Bindi Irwin got ‘‘laid’’ and that Rove McManus’s second wife, Tasma, ‘‘doesn’t die too’’.

When I tweeted her about writing this story, an account called Pray4Dev started following me. Its profile states: ‘‘Don’t hate Catherine Deveny. Pray for her. A woman and a mother. She deserves our love not our disgust. Pray for her.

Pray for her children.’’

There are certain preconceptions of Deveny because of what she writes and says. She is aware of this, but says she ‘‘never lies down in the chalk outline that is drawn for me’’.

The freedom to do what she thinks, when she thinks it, is liberating, she says. And she’s very grateful for it. ‘‘The word I get a lot to describe me, which I find odd, is ‘brave’. I don’t see myself as brave in the slightest,” she says. “I have never once tried to provoke or offend. This is just what I think. But people think that if they are provoked or are offended, then I’ve done that to them. No, no, no.

Offence isn’t given, it’s taken and more damage is caused by taking offence than by giving it.’’

As I stand and prepare to leave, Deveny ducks out of her living room and a moment later returns with a colourful cotton bag full of self-inking stamps. ‘‘Would you like me to sign your book?’’ she asks.

Before I can answer in the affirmative, she grabs an oversized stamp and presses it against the opening page of my book.‘‘You can’t fake passion,’’ it reads.

You sure can’t. ■ The Happiness Show is published by Black Inc. The book will be launched by Julian Burnside at the Bella Union Bar at Trades Hall on November 8. Details: visit blackincbooks.com and www.catherinedeveny.com.

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KRISTIAN SCOTT

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Bulls market When the league comes to town, the ball’s in Bundoora’s court.

By Daniel Paproth undoora will get its chance to stamp itself as a suburban tennis superpower when the Asia-Pacific Tennis League rolls into town on November 18.

A representative team from Bundoora Tennis Club was selected to compete in the league’s Victorian conference, which runs from November 11 to the final on November 30.

From there, the winning men and women’s teams will play off for the title against the best teams from the other states, New Zealand and Asia during the Australian Open in January.

Each team will host a round of competition at their home courts, with Bundoora – known as the Bulls – hosting on November 18.

It’s perfect timing. The club has significantly redeveloped its courts over the past five years.

Two of its eight courts are now Plexicushion, like the surfaces used at Rod Laver Arena for the Australian Open. The courts also have new lighting and fencing.

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bus shuttle,” says president Matthew Testolin, 32. “We were getting power from neighbours’ houses.”

He says the redevelopments have the club pumped to host its round of the ATL. “It’s pretty big, and there are only six men’s teams from Victoria,” he says. “This is one of the biggest things to happen to us in the last couple of years, being offered the chance to play in a good league.”

The competition format is four singles and two doubles matches, with four games needed to win a set.

Bundoora’s success in recent years can also be attributed to its head coach, John Hampson, who has a wealth of experience both in coaching and working with Tennis Victoria.

His expertise helped the club established two teams in Tennis Victoria’s grade one pennant competition. They both missed out on finals this season but Testolin says Hampson has helped turn the club around.

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club has been able to take us back to healthy numbers,” he says.

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“He had a fresh outlook on coaching and, watching the kids, it seems it gave them a new

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Some of the pennant players will be in Bundoora for the ATL. Also playing will be Glen Flindell, a champion deaf tennis player.

Testolin won’t be part of that team but says he still loves playing a couple of times a week alongside his role on the committee. ■

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Preparing for prep School’s in for parents and kids, but when is the right time to go? By Angela Allan efore sending your child to school for the first time, there are things that need to be in place at home, says renowned education consultant Kathy Walker.

Walker, founder of Early Life Foundations, says that before starting primary school, children benefit from learning independence skills, such as dressing themselves and carrying their own bag, as well as becoming familiar with routines.

“We often encourage parents to establish some routines [for children] – getting themselves dressed, making their own bed, packing their own bag – and in the evening, making sure there is a regular bedtime and reading stories together before bed.”

Lisa Joseph, a prep transition co-ordinator at Eltham East Primary School, agrees that routines can help with the structured pace of school life.

“A routine is important so the child knows the things they need to do before they leave and when they get home from school, but you also need to be careful not to put

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too much into their world. They need time to be still and quiet and just play.”

Play is a big part of developing a strong vocabulary, but Walker encourages parents do this in a friendly, natural way – engaging the child in conversation at the dinner table with no distractions or having them reading stop signs or other car number plates while in the car.

“Parents often think that preparation involves having their child recite the alphabet and we say that’s not part of preparation for school. It’s actually more making literacy and numeracy fun and real; we don’t want children to be scared of reading and writing because they’ve been forced to do it over the summer holidays before school starts.”

Walker adds that separation anxiety is another issue that may need attention before your child enters school. “If they had separation anxiety in pre-school, it’s a good idea for the parents to talk to the school ahead of time and work out a strategy that would be helpful to the child.”

While children mature at varying rates, there is no proven difference in school readiness between boys and girls. But social maturity and confidence are factors when deciding whether a child is ready to start school, says Joseph.

“We want children to be confident when they come and confident in their ability to learn,’’ she says. ‘‘Being able to be social and talk to the teacher about things they like, or have a conversation about the character in the book, are important signs the child is socially ready for school.’’

Adds Walker: “Some boys need an extra year before starting school. The main thing for [assessing] readiness is emotional and social maturity; it’s not so much academic ability.’’

Natasha Elkington, director and teacher of four-year-old kinder at Briar Hill Pre-School, says there is a trend towards having children spend a second year at kinder because parents are more aware of the importance of social maturity on the child’s confidence and

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Come along to our twilight open evenings and find out for yourself what Parade offers in specialised boys’ education.

Take a self-guided tour of our buildings and grounds and speak with students and senior staff, including our Principal, Br Denis Moore. We will have show bags for you to take home loaded with information about College life and there will be a complimentary barbecue and café running throughout the evening for families arriving straight from work and after school activities.

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self-care skills. ‘‘Children that go on to school who aren’t emotionally ready find they can’t cope with the social aspects, even with all their language and mathematical knowledge. The social and emotional aspect will impact on them later in life.’’

The decision to send children to school can’t be just based on their age, says Elkington. ‘‘Parents come into kinder and ask teachers to make the decision, but it has to be parents who make the decision, and we want what’s best for them both.’’ ■

Diarydates Our Lady of Sion College Final tour on November 12 at 9am. To register, call 9890 9097. Applications for enrolment for year 7, 2014, close March 1, 2013. 1065 Whitehorse Road, Box Hill. Details: call 9899 9097.

Yarra Valley Grammar Middle and senior school tour November 26; junior school November 28; early learning centre November 29. All begin at 9.30am. Yarra Valley Grammar, Kalinda Road, Ringwood. Details: call admissions office on 9262 7700.

Eltham College Eltham in Action tour, all year levels, November 16. Starts 9am. 1660 Main Road, Research. No bookings required.

Personal tours on request. Details: call 9437 1421 or visit elthamcollege.vic.edu.au.

Our Lady Of Mercy College Last twilight school tour this year is on November 20, 4.30pm–6pm. 52 Cape Street, Heidelberg.

Bookings: call college reception on 9459 2511.

Kingswood College middle and senior school tour November 1, 9.30am–10.30am; early learning centre and junior school tour November 13, 9.30am–10.30am. 355 Station Street, Box Hill. Details: call 9896 1700.

Loyola College The Catholic co-educational secondary school, holds its final Learn about Loyola morning tours from 9.15am–11am on November 12 and December 3. Includes morning tea with the principal. Bookings essential. 325 Grimshaw Street, Watsonia.

Details: call community liaison, Maureen Lonsdale, on 9433 0228.

Ivanhoe Grammar School Plenty campus scholarship information evening 7.30pm– 9.30pm, November 20, 730 Bridge Inn Road, Doreen; and Buckley House campus tour 9am–10.30am, November 23, The Ridgeway, Ivanhoe. Details: call 9490 3426.

Trinity Grammar School 20th annual Founders’ Day Fair, 10.30am–4.30pm November 18. 40 Charles Street, Kew. Details: call 9854 3600.

Siena College, Camberwell Open morning and tour, 9.30am-11am, December 7. 815 Riversdale Road, Camberwell. Bookings: visit siena.vic.edu.au.

Santa Maria College School tour, 9am, November 19, 50 Separation Street, Northcote.

Bookings essential. Details: call 9489 7644.

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Get a handle on food prep Fancy a career in the food industry? Try the Preston Reservoir Adult Community Education centre’s two-day course in food handling. It covers health, safety and security procedures and workplace hygiene which count towards a certificate II in hospitality. It will be held at the Merrilands Community Centre, 35 Sturdee Street, Reservoir, on November 13 and 14 from 9.15am to 3.15pm and costs $95. Details: call 9462 6077.

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The Cause and effects The mechanics of a strange relationship are just part of the charm in this critics’ delight

THE MASTER (MA15+) When: Opens November 8 Where: General release

very so often, a film arrives packaged in so much critical adulation that it’s hard to see it clearly. Certainly, the new film by Paul Thomas Anderson is beautifully made. Yet many will leave the cinema puzzled as to what all the fuss is about.

Freddie Quell (Joaquin Phoenix) is a shellshocked, booze-soaked World War II veteran.

When he stows away on a party boat, he meets Lancaster Dodd (Philip Seymour Hoffman), a self-made mystic leading a quasi-religion called The Cause. The two strike up a curious, father/ son-style relationship, even though Quell poses a threat to The Cause’s stability.

This relationship forms the crux of the film but, aside from a few blistering scenes, it is one sketched in broad, loose strokes. The men are never quite sure what they mean to one another, and neither are we.

Some critics have found depth in the gaps Anderson leaves, but this takes some digging on the part of the viewer.

Still, the opening scenes are so seductive

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ike many classic soul records, the latest album from indigenous performer Archie Roach comes from a very dark place. Two years ago he lost the love of his life, singer Ruby Hunter.

A few months later, Roach suffered a stroke and needed to relearn how to play the guitar. No sooner had he recovered than he was diagnosed with early-stage lung cancer.

On Into The Bloodstream, however, hurt takes a back seat to triumph.

Gospel singalong Song to Sing sounds like a man shedding off his pain to celebrate each new breath. Even more sombre moments, such as the title track and We Won’t Cry (featuring Paul Kelly) see Roach looking for the light rather than dwelling in darkness. The result is beautiful, timeless and soulful music.

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that it takes most of the film for their spell to wear off. However, just when we’re sobering up, Anderson seems to descend into fantasy. It’s as if he changes his mind about Dodd for the final act.

Ultimately, it’s a film of stunning performances and beautiful set pieces. While its sparse and stumbling narrative doesn’t quite earn its epic run-time, The Master provides one of this year’s most sumptuous cinematic experiences.

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t’s tempting to say the vogue for European crime dramas stems from a kind of exoticism. To an Australian, there’s something alluring about snowfalls, sleet and mid-afternoon darkness.

Arriving this month on DVD, The Bridge makes this cultural distance its focus, finding

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drama in the clash between Danish and Swedish sensibilities. Like The Killing before it, The Bridge wraps its absorbing narrative around pervading social issues while avoiding easy answers. And, like The Killing, the show’s star is a complex, captivating and somewhat unglamorous woman.

Strong female roles have become the standard in Euro crime. In superb French drama Spiral, top detective Laure Berthaud (Caroline Proust) is forthright, scruffy and refreshingly relaxed

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about her sexual conquests. Spiral can be seen as the blueprint for the current wave of European drama. Its frank approach to the seamier side of life triggered a rise in unglossy realism.

It’s this realism that is the true drawcard in SBS’ Euro crime collection. Maybe we no longer believe in hyper-polished home-grown crime dramas. However The Bridge, The Protectors, The Eagle and their fellows are just strange enough to appear true to life.

ith 34 features and documentaries from 14 countries, this festival should have wide appeal. Stand-out titles include gritty Australian drama Dead Europe, LA-based rom-com Dorfman, light-hearted doco Would You Have Sex With an Arab? and Hitler’s Children, which examines the effect of tyrants’ legacies on their descendants.

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The right pinot Be tempted by fifty shades of gris, writes Ben Thomas

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vineyard that had it planted to take cuttings.”

The pair then had to convince the Mornington Peninsula establishment. They wanted to plant the “wrong” type of pinot – the peninsula was pinot noir territory back then.

Success built quickly at McCarthy’s and Quealy’s T’Gallant winery (it’s now owned

by Treasury Wine Estates and McCarthy still makes the wines), and after their third harvest the wines were quickly developing a following.

Today, more than 50 wineries on the Mornington Peninsula produce a pinot gris or

pinot grigio and 140 hectares are shaded by pinot gris vines.

The clay soils help to give the wines a richness, and a long ripening period – due to the region’s maritime climate of warm days and cool nights – means they generally have good flavour development and good acidity. Peninsula pinot gris ages well. With time, the wine loses its fruit characteristics, develops savoury and spice characters and becomes more textural. ■ To read more reviews, visit www.theweeklyreview.com.au/wine

Gris or grigio?

The same slightly pink, waxy-skinned grape produces pinot gris and pinot grigio. Traditionally, the grape is picked early in north-eastern Italy to produce crisp grigio, while in France’s Alsace region they pick their grapes later and riper to produce the more textural gris. However, there’s a huge swing between crisp and textural and a lot of grey areas in between. “The market is confused. There’s no way you can categorise gris/grigio as a style, nothing hard and fast, so we had to create a new language,” says Kevin McCarthy, who has been working with scientists at the Australian Wine Research Institute to develop the Pinot G scale. This categorises wines on a 10-point scale from crisp to luscious and is starting to appear on more back labels. “The idea with the Pinot G scale is to empower the consumer so they don’t have to guess.”

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ost wine drinkers will have a moment that makes an indelible imprint; when everything just clicks and the memory of the wine stays with them forever.

For Kevin McCarthy and wife Kathleen Quealy, it was a bottle of Alsatian pinot gris bought from the old Richmond Hill Cellars in the mid-’80s. The wine was not only memorable for the two young Mornington Peninsula winemakers – it was life changing.

“As we first tasted a bottle of Alsace pinot gris we nearly fell off our chairs,” says McCarthy, whose pinot gris and pinot grigio have long set the standard for the variety in Australia.

Before the bottle had been emptied, McCarthy and Quealy were set on producing their own, but there were a few hurdles to jump before they made their first pinot gris in 1992. “It was a step into the unknown, planting that pinot gris. Our resources back then amounted to a credit card – we were the classic two young kids with an idea,” McCarthy says. “When we decided to put it in, there were no nurseries that had it (for immediate purchase), so we had to go to Wagga Wagga to a

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We’re a stroppy lot Australians aren’t happy with the service, if anyone is listening

ave you ever gone into a store intending to buy, only to walk out empty-handed because the service was lousy? You’re not alone; 86 per cent of Australians have done so.

In fact, the Global Customer Service Barometer computed by American Express puts Australia No. 1 among countries where people say a bad service experience has a significant impact on their impression of a brand.

It’s something companies should worry about. When Australians have a bad service experience, they tell, on average, 23 people. All that bad-mouthing has got to have an effect.

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Canstar Blue is an independent ratings company that has been around for 20 years (it started as Cannex) and surveys products and services across a wide range of categories. It’s a handy guide when you’re buying stuff. It’s at canstarblue.com.au.

By the way, 23 per cent of survey respondents said they had too many electronic gadgets and 21 per cent said they’d bought ‘‘must have’’ gadgets that they never use. ■

Retravision, JB Hi Fi, Harvey Norman and Dick Smith. Betta Electrical didn’t score enough responses to be included in the survey.

Among other things, retailers were judged on value for money, comparative pricing, range, service at the point of sale and their catalogues, then came a rating for overall satisfaction.

The Good Guys scored five stars out of five in every category except point of sale service and after-sales service, where they got four and were knocked off by Retravision with five in both.

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These days electronic gadgets, from $200 cameras to $10,000 hook-it-up-yourself home theatre systems, are complex beasts. Not all are intuitive and easy to operate. Try finding and setting up the programmable remote control that’s right for you and you’ll get my drift.

This means it’s easy to buy the wrong product, so there’s a lot of questioning and exploration to be done. But slim margins mean retailers can’t afford to employ and train staff like they used to. That’s probably why consumers do so much research on the internet before they purchase.

But some retailers are obviously making an effort. The latest Canstar Blue survey of electrical retailers placed The Good Guys at the top of its customer satisfaction survey for the second year running. It was followed by

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MOTORING Ferrari buyers, however fast they may drive.

The Italians have taken personalisation to new heights. Were you to total every paint, upholstery and trim combination available for your new Ferrari or Maserati you’d come out somewhere north of four million, and that wouldn’t even include the heritage colours they offer.

Or you can order your own colour. Take in a swatch of fabric and the Italian paint maestros will match it exactly and suggest complementary colours for the interior.

Of course things can go wrong. There’s a famous story in the Sydney motor industry about a special-order Porsche that specified colours so frightful that the factory checked them twice. It was yellow and its bright blue upholstery had gold piping.

The problem arose when its buyer died while the car was on the ship to Australia. The dealer was stuck with it; even the buyer’s wife wouldn’t take it. Then a clever salesman took it to the Parramatta Leagues Club and sold it the same night. Team colours. ■

Added extras The rich and famous love to personalise their wheels

ROD EASDOWN BEHIND THE WHEEL ’ve only ever been chauffeur driven once. It was a terrible letdown. There I was in the rear seat of a long wheelbase Bentley behind a guy in a peaked cap who was acting upon my every instruction, and I discovered a cut-glass port decanter and matching glasses behind a small wooden door that could form a little table.

There were two problems. Firstly it wasn’t even lunchtime and secondly the damn thing was empty. Ho hum.

Decanters are one of the most popular back seat options among the rich and famous. RollsRoyce has released figures showing that more than half the buyers of their Ghost (that’s the

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This can consist of anything from decanters through to unique paint and upholstery, cigar humidors and picnic baskets to the removal of the back seat and its replacement with wooden pens for the transport of prize-winning rams.

Actually that last one may be an urban myth, but the story circulated the western district for years. I once asked Rolls-Royce about it but they pleaded client confidentiality.

The personalisation boom has led to a doubling of employees in the bespoke division, where the completed car is sent for its custom fit out. When this is added to the fact that RollsRoyce experienced record sales last year, things in Goodwood, where the Ghost and Phantom are produced, could be said to be going splendidly.

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Go with the flow It’s an open and shut case for this spacious house

LIAM CARTER PROPERTY WRITER aterstone Hill estate is not your regular city limits development.

Firstly, it’s in a valley rather than on a plain. The houses are not lined up in endless rows, but are grouped in comfortable clusters nestled between the Quarry Hills; a protected municipal reserve. It’s the kind of place where ‘‘semi-rural lifestyle” is much more than a marketing slogan. The couple who built the house on the 603 square metre block at 33 Vista Way can happily attest to this.

For them it was the happy medium between city and country, just as close to friends in Fitzroy as it is to relatives on acreage outside Whittlesea. They fell instantly in love with the block, which is opposite wetlands with hills front and back. A waterside boardwalk runs across the front of the block down to a park.

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This parkside patch of Waterstone Hills was the ideal spot to build a house and create a home. The vendors dreamt of a big house and were sold on the idea of two storeys, until they came across this design from Henley Homes.

Built in 2006, the house provided the space they desired all on the one level.

The double-fronted brick facade is deceptively modest, giving nothing away about the expanses within. The front of the floor plan is defined by a good-sized home office and a large open-plan lounge and dining area. This space is currently used as a cinema room.

It’s not until you move further down the hall and into the family hub that you realise why the vendors only needed one floor to satisfy their craving for space. The jaw drops at its size. Polished floorboards extend out past the kitchen as far as the open-plan rumpus. It’s the wow factor that won the vendors over, and it’s this sense of space they hope to reproduce when

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they move onto their next project this year.

But the size is not just about impressing the socks off guests. It’s also about ease and convenience. With a toddler at home, it provides ample space to play. He can be watching TV in the rumpus, running amok with friends in the living area or playing with his toys in the nearby playroom, all under the watchful eye of mum. The kitchen is positioned at the heart of the house, and is clearly set up for those who love to cook. It has a burly 900mm, stainless steel oven, large pantry, D’Amani dishwasher, double fridge space, glass splashback and a big, L-shaped island bench with fitted sink.

Having plenty of storage was also high up on the vendors’ wish list when it came to building this house and their wishes were granted.

There are big cupboards in the laundry, built-in wardrobes in the secondary bedrooms, and even extra space in the double garage.

Ideal for families with a third car, boat or

caravan, there is additional parking in the backyard, which can be reached via the drivethrough garage. Outside, the modest space has been used wisely. Guests relaxing in the walled entertaining area can enjoy meals prepared in the large wood-fire pizza oven, and served with vegetables grown in the good-sized vegie patch around the back.

Should guests want to stay the night, there is ample accommodation. Three bedrooms are positioned in the children’s wing. They share a separate toilet and large bathroom with spa; an added extra selected by the vendors.

They also opted for the very best when it came to their bedroom. It has two mirror-image walk-in wardrobes, and an en suite with twin vanities.

Living here in a big house among the hills, and with wetlands and parks just opposite, has been a delight for this young family. The next owners look set to be just as lucky. ■

33 VISTA WAY, SOUTH MORANG BEDROOMS Four BATHROOMS Two LIVING Dining, living, family-meals, rumpus, double garage THE REST Study, pantry, vegie patch, wood-fire pizza oven, drive through garage, opposite wetlands PRICE $580,000–$620,000 PRIVATE SALE AGENT Millership and Co; call 9436 0222 Property of the week is a review of a property visited by a journalist. Agents’ Choice and Places We Love are real estate promotions based on information supplied by real estate agents.

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With views to thrill ffering breathtaking, uninterrupted views of Plenty Gorge, this brick-and-render residence has quality fittings and fixtures and low-maintenance gardens.

With a light-filled and modern interior, the grand entrance is accentuated with polished floors leading to the sunken lounge.

The bright, open-plan meals-family area connects to an impressive kitchen with Caesarstone bench tops, butler’s pantry and stainless steel appliances, including dishwasher. There is also a separate theatre room.

Bi-fold doors open to the paved, under-cover entertainment zone in the backyard, which also has a lush lawn for kids to play.

It’s close to Westfield Plenty Valley, South Morang train station, schools and parklands.

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64 GLEDSWOOD AVENUE, SOUTH MORANG BEDROOMS Four BATHROOMS Two LIVING Meals, family, lounge, theatre THE REST Ducted heating, evaporative cooling, triple garage with drive-through and internal access, laundry with ample storage, alarm, plantation shutters, PRICE $635,000 PRIVATE SALE AGENT Chesterton & Co, call 9436 6622

Park yourself here mmaculately presented and well maintained, this brick-veneer residence is a stunning combination of style and space that’s designed for comfortable family-friendly living.

Built two years ago, the fourbedroom house is set on about 700 square metres and is opposite Plenty Gorge parklands.

The light-filled, open-plan mealsfamily zone adjoins a quality kitchen with Caesarstone benchtops, walk-in pantry and stainless steel appliances.

There is also a separate lounge or theatre room and retreat or study ensuring ample room for a growing family.

Further features include ducted heating and cooling, high ceilings, double garage and side driveway access for a boat or caravan.

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49 Bendoran Crescent

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83 Derrick Street

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8 Belinda Court

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42 Gleeson Drive

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75 Cypris Street

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15 Lookout Rise

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18/960 Plenty Road

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15 Thornton Avenue

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19 Ethel Avenue

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39/1251 Plenty Road

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5/143 Gardenia Road

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2 Royston Close

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68 Casey Drive

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28 Youngman Street SOUTH MORANG

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7 Baker Way

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3 Kepler Street

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6 Bussell Court

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17 Rural Place

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65 Everard Road

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33 Vista Way

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20 Bower Way

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13 Lupin Street

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33 Allan Avenue

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52 Warrawong Circuit

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30 Beale Street

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10 Winifred Court

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13 Impulse Avenue

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62 Mernda Village Drive

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14 Balfour Drive

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34 Breadalbane Avenue

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17 Hathfelde Boulevard

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7 Aralia Way

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MILL PARK

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13 Stringybark Place

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71 Stagecoach Boulevard

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2 Echidna Place

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15 Cobblestone Drive

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72 Tuross Crescent

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3 Decore Drive

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58 The Lakes Boulevard

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35 Scenic Terrace

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6 Glenelg Road

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47 Manning Clark Road

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1/16 Main Street

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39 Telopea Crescent

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1 Greenway Drive

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47 Manning Clark Rd

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11 Wotan Drive

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18 Cascade Crescent

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310-314 Mareborne St

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3 Kelly Place

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121 Redding Rise

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MERNDA 14 Melliodora Drive

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SOUTH MORANG 6 Romina Way

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35 Scenic Terrace

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6 Glenelg Road

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4 Timaru Place

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13 Jasmine Drive

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3 HILLRISE COURT, MILL PARK BEDROOMS Three BATHROOMS Two LIVING Lounge, meals THE REST In a quiet court, Edwardianinspired residence, hardwood floors, slate tiles, timber kitchen, turret, bay window, wood heater, ducted heating, two airconditioners, garage with drive-through access PRICE $430,000 plus PRIVATE SALE AGENT Ristic Real Estate, call 9436 0888

14 FOTINI GARDENS, BUNDOORA BEDROOMS Four BATHROOMS Two LIVING Lounges, dining, meals, family THE REST Landscaped gardens, en suite, French doors, alfresco paved entertainment area, fruit trees, ducted heating, evaporative cooling, airconditioning, separate gas heater, artist studio in fourth bedroom PRICE $450,000 plus AUCTION November 24 at 1pm AGENT Barry Plant Bundoora, call 9467 5444

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There’s never been a better time to make your new home at Riverstone. For a limited time we’re giving you the chance to save $10,000 on 10 exclusive hot lots. Come home to this exceptional community just a stone’s throw from schools, shopping and acres of parklands. Limited to just 10 hot lots, and with savings of $10,000 these lots won’t last long. Act now!

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MILL PARK Comfort On A Grand Scale

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Private Sale Price Guide: $750,000- $800,000 Agent: Vito D’Angelo 0466 090 794

SOUTH MORANG Sensational

Agent: Rod Simmons 0423 512 264

SOUTH MORANG

Lovely

A great opportunity to secure an attractive town house walking distance to the heart of South Morang. Offering two good size bedrooms, full ensuite, open plan modern living with a well appointed kitchen, meals and living area opening onto a elevated deck, great for extended entertaining. Car space for two cars with internal access from the garage plus a small private low maintenance rear yard. A must see property.

Private Sale $320,000- $340,000 Agent: Rod Simmons 0423 512 264

Just Charming

LALOR

Set in the popular Mill Park Lakes Estate is this delightful three bedroom property. Extremely well presented, this home offers a large formal lunge, study nook, fully appointed hostess kitchen, meals and family area, three bedrooms, full ensuite, walk in robes and a double garage with rear walk in access. Set on a generous block and close to all amenities as well as a short drive to West Field Shopping Centre and train stations. A must see.

A charming home comprising of three good size bedrooms, large lounge at the front of the home, the lovely kitchen adjoins thedining/m eals areaw hichfl ow s throughtothem agnifi cent rumpus/sun room with its own wood heater. Included is heating, cooling,solarpow er,pergola,fl oorboards,largeshedintheback yard with a fully functional kitchen and plumbing, all walking distance to Lalor Plaza Shopping Centre, public transport, schools and recreational reserve. Inspection won’t disappoint.

Private Sale

Private Sale

Price Guide: $350,000- $390,000 Agent: Rod Simmons 0423 512 264

D’Angelo 0466 090 794

Price Guide: $380,000- $410,000 Agent: Vito D’Angelo 0466 090 794

WHITTLESEA 18m Frontage in a Fantastic Location A fabulous block measuring approximately 635m2 (18m x 38m) situated in a lovely family oriented pocket of Whittlesea, close to public transport, schools, shops and recreational facilities. This allotment is in the perfect location to build your family home so don’t miss out on this sensational home site as it is very hard to fi ndallotm entsw iththissizefrontageforthisprice.

Private Sale

Price Guide: $160,000- $180,000 Agent: Vito D’Angelo 0466 090 794

MILL PARK The Perfect Family Home or Investment

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Private Sale Price Guide: $380,000- $420,000 Agent: Vito D’angelo 0466 090 794

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AUCTION THIS SATURDAY

6 Romina Way, SOUTH MORANG

4 A 1 D 2.5 B 4 C

AUCTION This Saturday 10th November at 11am LAND 454sqm approx INSPECT Saturday 10:30 - 11:00am CONTACT Wayne Millership 0425 707 080 Michael Major 0412 471 775

Some TLC for a BIG reward.

33 Vista Way, SOUTH MORANG

4A 1D 2B 2C

FOR SALE PRICE LAND INSPECT CONTACT

By Negotiation $580,000 - $620,000 603sqm approx Sat 10:00 - 10:30am Jodi Davis 0422 218 912

Positioned in a quiet street within the Fairview Estate, this 4 bedroom plus study family home would ideally suit a buyer with a vision for its future. Requiring a little TLC, this home with scope for improvement would make a great project for a tradie or home handyman. The home boasts a lounge/dining room and a 2nd informal living area with adjoining timber kitchen. Other features include a covered entertaining area, double garage, tandem lockup carport and ample rear yard for children to play.

This immaculate home in the prestigious Waterstone Hill Estate delivers the luxury of space and effortless family living and entertaining. With four bedrooms, two bathrooms, study, gourmet kitchen, three expansive living areas and a wonderful outdoor area with pizza oven and all just minutes from Westfield and the station it will impress the fussiest of buyers.

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6 Bussell Court, SOUTH MORANG FOR SALE PRICE LAND INSPECT CONTACT

By Negotiation $380,000 - $420,000 729sqm approx Sat 11:00 - 11:30am Jarrod Mazyrko 0419 344 433

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4A 2B 2C

Perfectly positioned in a quiet court and an easy walk to schools, shops and parks, this well presented home showcases 4 spacious bedrooms, formal and informal living areas, a relaxed undercover entertaining area and a great sized rear yard perfect entertaining guests and for the kids to play. This home ticks all the boxes, inspect today, you will be impressed.

17 Gorge Road,

SOUTH MORANG

7 Baker Way, DOREEN FOR SALE PRICE LAND INSPECT CONTACT

By Negotiation $440,000 - $485,000 660sqm approx Saturday 12:00 - 12:30pm Jarrod Mazyrko 0419 344 433

33 Allan Ave, SOUTH MORANG FOR SALE PRICE LAND INSPECT CONTACT

3A 2B 2C

By Negotiation $380,000 - $420,000 643sqm approx Sat 1:00 - 1:30pm Wayne Millership 0425 707 080

9436 0222

Designer Spaces And Designer Style For Family Living With its boardwalk decking leading through landscaped gardens to the front door, you will be impressed by this contemporary home before you step inside! Designer spaces of three very generous living areas including rumpus room that would make an ideal home theatre complement three bedrooms (main with deluxe ensuite) and a glass, stone and stainless steel kitchen. Centrally heated and cooled and featuring timber floors, elevated decked alfresco, and under house and under deck storage, it delivers family finesse in a first class location.

3A 2B 2C Immaculately presented, this feature filled 3 bedroom home offers 2 large living areas, a covered alfresco entertaining area and is just a short walk from parkland, Morang South primary and Rivergum shopping centre.

Other features include ducted heating, SS. Cooling, double garage (rear access) on an impeccably landscaped 643sqm (approx.) allotment.

10 Winifred Court, SOUTH MORANG OFFERS CLOSE Monday 19th November at 7pm Prior Offers Considered PRICE $350,000 - $380,000 LAND 577sqm approx INSPECT Sat 10:00 - 10:30am CONTACT Jarrod Mazyrko 0419 344 433

millershipandco.com.au

4A 1B

This deceptively spacious four bedroom home offers three large living areas, updated kitchen, family friendly laundry and a relaxing outdoor precinct in the private rear yard. On an allotment of 577m2 (approx) a short stroll from shops, schools and parks and a few minutes drive from the station and Westfield it answers all your families living needs.

17 Gorge Road,

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THOMASTOWN 4 Cambridge Court

NEW LISTING

Premier Court Location This proudly presented 3 bedroom brick home is located in the Heart of residential Thomastown, within close proximity to schools, parks and shops. Features of the property include generous sized bedrooms, with built in robes, modern kitchen, lounge room and sunken rumpus room. Additional features include ducted heating and cooling, new carpets, and landscaped front yard. The home is complemented by a large undercover entertaining area in the back yard that is surrounded by manicured gardens, all situated on a generous parcel of land.

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Saturday 24th November at 2.30pm Wednesday 7th November 5.15-5.45pm & Saturday 10th November 1-1.30pm PRICE GUIDE $300,000 Plus CONTACT Christopher Shine 0401 810 339 OFFICE Love Thomastown 9465 2133

LALOR 5 Lynne Street

A Hidden Treasure Situated in a highly sought after pocket of Lalor, this fully renovated home offers contemporary charm and luxury living. Situated within walking distance to schools, supermarket, shops and public transport, this immaculately presented home has had no expense spared. This fully renovated 3 bedroom home consists of generous sized bedrooms, with built in robes, polished floor boards, well-appointed modern kitchen, with stainless steel appliances and L shaped lounge. Other features include ducted heating, cooling, low maintenance gardens, all set on a generous parcel of land. This property would make a great family home or fantastic addition to a property portfolio.

loverealestate.com.au LOVE Thomastown 201 High Street ph: 9465 2133

LOVE Mill Park Shop 45, The Stables, Childs Road ph: 9404 4955

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LOVE Epping 780 High Street ph: 9401 2322

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Saturday 17th November at 2.30pm Wednesday 7th November 6-6.30pm & Saturday 10th November 12.15-12.45pm PRICE GUIDE $290,000 Plus CONTACT Christopher Shine 0401 810 339 OFFICE Love Thomastown 9465 2133

THOMASTOWN 33 Chapman Avenue

NEW LISTING

THOMASTOWN 76 Alexander Avenue

Convenience, Comfort And Instant Appeal

3 1 1 2 Here is a great opportunity to purchase a fantastic home, in a family friendly location.

Conveniently located close to schools, parks and shops this 3 bedroom home consists of generous sized bedrooms featuring built in robes, air conditioning, ducted heating, well-appointed kitchen with gas appliances and large lounge. Additional features include manicured gardens, private backyard and double carport all on a generous parcel of land.

AUCTION Saturday 24th November at 12.00pm INSPECT Thursday 8th November 5.30-6pm & Saturday 10th November 11.30-12pm PRICE GUIDE $300,000 Plus CONTACT Christopher Shine 0401 810 339 OFFICE Love Thomastown 9465 2133

Blue Ribbon Location

LALOR 7 Wye Street

LALOR 4 Alfa Court

Under Instructions from the Mortgagee

Make Your Move Now

4 2 2 3 Set in a very popular location amongst quality built homes, with great access to the Western ring Road, this large elevated home offers you and your family the lifestyle you deserve consisting of: four bedrooms (full ensuite), 3 car garage (underneath), downstairs cellar/storage and kitchenette, sewing room and security alarm side entrance. This home truly needs to be seen to be believed!

AUCTION INSPECT CONTACT OFFICE

Saturday 17th November at 11.00am Wednesday 7th November 5.30-6pm & Saturday 10th November 1-1.30pm Ryan Di Natale 0418 330 587 or Graham Love 0418 534 450 Love Thomastown 9465 2133

3 2 2 1 Situated in the heart of residential Thomastown is this elevated cream brick home ideal for the astute investor or first home buyer. Comprising 3 generous bedrooms, formal lounge, adjoining well-appointed kitchen and large meals area, 2 bathrooms, heating and cooling and lock up garage. Located within walking distance to Thomastown Station, schools and High Street shopping. All complimented by a generous parcel of land measuring 700sqm (approx). Currently tenanted returning $330 per week, on a periodic tenancy.

SET NEGOTIATION Closes Monday 12th November at 5.00pm (Unless Sold Prior) INSPECT Thursday 8th November 5.30-6pm & Saturday 10th November 12-12.30pm CONTACT Ryan Di Natale 0418 330 587 OFFICE Love Thomastown 9465 2133

3 1 1 4 Backing on to a park and playground that will excite playful kids and grateful parents alike, this three bedroom home also enjoys the convenience of the bus at the end of the street and a choice of schools, the station, Ring Road and shopping including Epping Plaza all close by. Ready to add your own cosmetic touches, it offers comfortable living with a large L shaped living dining, family meals overlooked by a kitchen with stainless steel appliances, and a second living area, filled with natural light and opening to the rear yard, with tiled floors through the living areas make for easy cleaning. Garage and shed provide plenty of room for cars & storage. Lease out or live in, the choice is yours.

AUCTION Saturday 17th November at 12.30pm Thursday 8th November 6.30-7pm & Saturday 10th November 10.30-11am INSPECT PRICE GUIDE $280,000 Plus CONTACT Christopher Shine 0401 810 339 OFFICE Love Thomastown 9465 2133

loverealestate.com.au LOVE Thomastown 201 High Street ph: 9465 2133

LOVE Mill Park Shop 45, The Stables, Childs Road ph: 9404 4955

LOVE Epping 780 High Street ph: 9401 2322

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EPPING 23 Kirkwood Avenue

NEW LISTING

You had me at Hello!

Well-built and well-designed this solid, spacious and sophisticated home positioned in the prized Lyndarum estate offers all the benefits, whether it be the well-established nature trails & parks, wide streets, quality house proud neighbours, local/major shopping precincts, cafes, cinemas, sporting, schools, transport, it s all here! As you stroll towards the entry of this 3 year young home you will notice the immaculate presentation, the well-established landscaping, the decked pathway inviting you into the home and the exposed aggregate double driveway. Once inside, no expense spared with the finest wood flooring, 4 spacious bedrooms, parents retreat, full ensuite, WIR to master, grand hostess kitchen with stone benches & striking red glass splash back, spacious lounge/meals, separate rumpus, yet another formal area, and a fully enclosed alfresco divided by stained timber Concertina doors. This home is simply stunning!

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Saturday 1st December at 12.30pm Wednesday 7th November 6-6.30pm & Saturday 10th November 11.30-12pm James Dimitriou 0477 808 280 or Roger Pettinella 0418 588 419 Love Mill Park 9404 4955

MILL PARK 13 Jasmine Drive

MILL PARK 7 Kenthurst Court

Something Special, With A Ready-Made Rental Return!

Cosy Investment Opportunity At A Premier Address

3 2 2 1 1 Literally situated across the road from prestigious Botanica Park this elevated owner/builder home offers warmth, quality and functionality. It features a grand entrance with high ceilings & hard wood floors and 3 large bedrooms, master with renovated ensuite and WIR. An enormous separate living/dining room and a large spacious kitchen/meals flows through to a sunken study with fireplace. Ducted vacuum, ducted heating, evaporative cooling, large front and rear balconies, drive through access from the brick garage, under cover alfresco, security shutters and so much more, all on a large 701sqm(approx) allotment perfectly positioned and within moments walk to RMIT & Ring Road this home ticks all the right boxes! Currently leased out at $1629pcm, which makes for an excellent rental yield.

SET NEGOTIATION Closes Monday 26th November at 6.00pm (Unless Sold Prior) Thursday 8th November 6-6.30pm & Saturday 10th November 2-2.30pm INSPECT CONTACT James Dimitriou 0477 808 280 or Michael McCluskey 0431 293 043 OFFICE Love Mill Park 9404 4955

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LOVE Mill Park Shop 45, The Stables, Childs Road ph: 9404 4955

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LOVE Epping 780 High Street ph: 9401 2322

NEW LISTING

3 2 2 1 Representing an exciting investment opportunity in a highly-prized central location, this three bedroom home offers ensuite and WIR from master, central bathroom, separate lounge, open kitchen/meals, through to a north-facing rear yard where you can potter around/entertain all year round. Enjoy a peaceful court location, the well-established English cottage gardens-close proximity to all major shops (Westfield & Epping Plaza), South Morang/Epping train stations, cafes, cinemas, schools, buses, this home has got the lot! Currently leased out until May 2013 ensuring an immediate return for some lucky investor!

SET NEGOTIATION Closes Monday 3rd December at 6.00pm (Unless Sold Prior) Wednesday 7th November 5-5.30pm & Saturday 10th November 3-3.30pm INSPECT CONTACT James Dimitriou 0477 808 280 or Nick Kandi 0412 310 704 OFFICE Love Mill Park 9404 4955

LALOR 19 Ethel Avenue

MILL PARK 29 Norwood Road

Nest or Invest!!!

3 1 1 1 Well maintained and in the heart of Lalor offering exceptional vale! This well presented BV home is conveniently located close to schools, shops and public transport, an ideal opportunity for first home buyers and investors. Comprising generous bedrooms, central bathroom, spacious lounge, well-appointed kitchen/meals area with easy access to a covered outdoor entertaining area. Includes reverse cycle heating and cooling, a huge amount of off street parking and set on a generous allotment.

It All Starts Here!

AUCTION INSPECT CONTACT OFFICE

SET NEGOTIATION Closes Monday 3rd December at 6.00pm (Unless Sold Prior) INSPECT Thursday 8th November 5.30-6pm & Saturday 10th November 1.30-2pm CONTACT Nick Kandi 0412 310 704 or James Dimitriou 0477 808 280 OFFICE Love Mill Park 9404 4955

Saturday 17th November at 12.00pm Thursday 8th November 5-5.30pm & Saturday 10th November 11-11.30am Roger Pettinella 0418 588 419 or Nick Mladenovski 0419 114 169 Love Mill Park 9404 4955

4 2 2 2 Located close to Plenty Road Tram, RMIT Bundoora and Stables Shopping Centre this lovely brick veneer home offers 4 generous bedrooms, Full en-suite to master, cathedral ceilings to lounge and a well-appointed kitchen with meals area providing easy access to a beautiful undercover entertaining area. Set on a generous allotment with a huge drive through double garage, Vacant possession or continuing rental return $1477pcm.

SOUTH MORANG 35 Scenic Terrace

MERNDA 17 Hathfelde Boulevard

4 Bedrooms In The Lakes!

Spectacular Space, Spectacular Location!

4 2 2 2 What an opportunity!!! First home buyers or investors, don t miss out on this very attractive 4 bedroom home in Mill Park Lakes. Featuring well-appointed kitchen overlooking family/meals area, lounge, double garage and lots more. Located near parks, schools and Westfield Shopping Centre and South Morang Train Station...

Don t miss out!!!

SET NEGOTIATION Closes Monday 26th November at 6.00pm (Unless Sold Prior) Wednesday 7th November 6-6.30pm & Saturday 10th November 1-1.30pm INSPECT CONTACT Nick Mladenovski 0419 114 169 or Michael McCluskey 0431 293 043 OFFICE Love Mill Park 9404 4955

NEW LISTING

4 2 2 2 1 A stunning combination of modern living and natures parklands unite to create the family-friendly lifestyle you ve been searching for. This 2 year old home features 4 bedrooms (master ensuite/WIR), sun-filled kitchen with caesar-stone benches and walk-in pantry, all overlooking the large meals/family area, separate lounge/theatre room & kids retreat/study. Add to this ducted heating/cooling, high ceilings, extra large double garage and bonus side drive entry for a boat, trailer or caravan. On 700m2 of land and with the Plenty Gorge Park across the road, you simply must inspect to appreciate!

FOR SALE Saturday 10th November 12.30-1pm INSPECT PRICE RANGE $450,000 - $510,000 CONTACT Nick Kandi 0412 310 704 or Nick Mladenovski 0419 114 169 OFFICE Love Mill Park 9404 4955

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LOVE Mill Park Shop 45, The Stables, Childs Road ph: 9404 4955

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EPPING 7 Pike Street

NEW LISTING

Step Into Your Comfort Zone Spaces that sparkle, a design that delivers flexible dimensions, low-maintenance environs and a location offering convenient access to amenities - this inviting modern residence answers every lifestyle need with evident success. Bright living areas reflect the impressive comfort and impeccable presentation defines this home which features three generous bedrooms (BIRs and WIR + ensuite to master), formal lounge, centrally appointed kitchen overlooking an enormous open living/dining area. Features include; ducted heating, evaporative cooling, spa, double garage with rear access. Step out to an easy care rear yard accentuated by decked alfresco area, established gardens and storage shed.

EPPING 9 Somerset Street

NEW LISTING

Stylish Family Functionality

4 2 2 Set in a quiet, yet remarkably convenient position, this instantly-enjoyable residence is enveloped by family friendly gardens for a fabulous indoor/outdoor lifestyle. Stroll to Epping Secondary College, Greenbrook Shopping Centre & transport options from this superb home that offers four bedrooms (BIRs and en suite to master), light-filled formal lounge and dining zones, tastefully renovated kitchen with stainless steel appliances and Cesar stone benches , expansive meals/family zone and a spacious rear yard with easy access for a boat, caravan or trailer. Some of the many features include ducted heating and cooling, freshly polished hardwood floors, built-in-BBQ, undercover entertaining area and 2 x storage sheds.

AUCTION Saturday 24th November at 2.00pm Thursday 8th November 6.45-7.15pm & Saturday 10th November 12.45-1.15pm INSPECT CONTACT John Gioftsidis 0410 522 195 or Jim Kalakias 0402 177 336 OFFICE Love Epping 9401 2322

loverealestate.com.au LOVE Thomastown 201 High Street ph: 9465 2133

LOVE Mill Park Shop 45, The Stables, Childs Road ph: 9404 4955

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November 6, 2012

LOVE Epping 780 High Street ph: 9401 2322

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Saturday 17th November at 12.30pm Wednesday 7th November 6.45-7.15pm & Saturday 10th November 11.15-11.45am PRICE GUIDE $350,000 - $395,000 CONTACT John Gioftsidis 0410 522 195 or Jim Kalakias 0402 177 336 OFFICE Love Epping 9401 2322

EPPING 12 Two Creek Drive

Spacious and Splendid

NEW LISTING

4 2 2 2 Defined by its light filled interiors, spacious layout and modern additions, this brick veneer home is located in a quiet street just a short walk to parks & walking tracks. It is beautifully presented, ready for immediate enjoyment and close to all amenities. Excellent for large families and nothing further to spend. Generous open plan lounge & dining room.

Large well-appointed kitchen equipped with cooking appliances and dishwasher. Spacious family meals area plus separate rumpus room. Four great size bedrooms each include BIRs. Master bedroom with full ensuite/walk in robe.

Ducted heating, evaporative cooling and alarm system. Sunny child-friendly garden and covered entertaining area.

Spacious double lock-up garage with rear access into backyard. Only minutes to shops, schools & transport facilities.

AUCTION Saturday 24th November at 12.30pm Thursday 8th November 5.45-6.15pm & Saturday 10th November 12.15-12.45pm INSPECT CONTACT Jim Kalakias 0402 177 336 or John Gioftsidis 0410 522 195 OFFICE Love Epping 9401 2322

EPPING 20 McFarlane Crescent

NEW LISTING

Packed With Value And Convenience

4 2 2 2 Surprisingly spacious with formal and informal living areas and walking distance to shops, shops and transport this property is ideal for all first home buyers or investment property. Four bedrooms, master with full ensuite/walk-in-robe. L-Shape formal lounge and dining room. Renovated kitchen with stainless steel appliances. Family/meals area opens up to lovely outdoor entertaining area. Polished floor boards, ducted heating & evaporative cooling. Double carport and great size rear backyard. Walking distance to Greenbrook Shopping Centre, Greenbrook Primary School and bus (McDonalds Road).

AUCTION Saturday 17th November at 11.00am Thursday 8th November 5-5.30pm & Saturday 10th November 10.45-11.15am INSPECT PRICE GUIDE $300,000 Plus Jim Kalakias 0402 177 336 or Marian Trajkovski 0401 800 066 CONTACT OFFICE Love Epping 9401 2322

RESERVOIR 3 Barry Street

NEW LISTING

Approved Town Planning Permits For 6 Large Townhouses Developers take note, a golden opportunity exists to purchase this medium density development with approved town planning permits for these large 6 x 2 bedroom townhouses. In a outstanding location only a short distance to Reservoir Station Zone 1, Edwardes and Broadway shops and the picturesque Edwardes Park Lake.

Don t miss this opportunity.

AUCTION INSPECT CONTACT OFFICE

Saturday 24th November at 11.00am

By Appointment Arthur Torpatzis 0419 353 440 Love Reservoir 9460 6511

SOUTH MORANG 6 Glenelg Road

Contemporary Living At Its Finest

4 2 2 2 Pristinely presented for contemporary living, this architecturally designed property is stunning over one single level. It features immaculate finishes of the highest quality & a convenient address close to schools, Westfield Shopping Centre and South Morang train station. Open plan living areas flow through sliding doors to patio/decking area. Sensational space for indoor/outdoor living & entertaining. Gourmet gas kitchen finished with stone bench tops & glass splashback.

Second versatile living area/theatre room. Four double bedrooms with built-in-robes, polished floorboards. Master with walk-in wardrobe and en suite. Ducted heating, evaporative cooling and intercom. Low maintenance backyard with fantastic views. Spacious double garage with internal access. Walking distance to park, lake and walking tracks.

AUCTION Saturday 17th November at 2.00pm Thursday 8th November 6.30-7pm & Saturday 10th November 1-1.30pm INSPECT CONTACT Jim Kalakias 0402 177 336 or Marian Trajkovski 0401 800 066 OFFICE Love Epping 9401 2322

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making the right decision.

At Love real estate, we know what makes a house a home. When you are facing the big question, Renovate or sell? talking to the right people and getting the right advice will make all the difference.

So, talk to the agents at LOVE real estate. Our marketplace and local area knowledge will paint a clear picture of the pros and cons of staying or selling and hopefully, make your decision easier. Then, it s up to you. Your home, your memories, your choice.

For three generations, LOVE real estate has been a part of the community in Melbourne s north, helping families as they grow. Because we don t just love real estate, we love bringing families closer to their dreams.

After all, love is where you live. Talk to us about what you love.

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LOVE Mill Park Shop 45, The Stables, Childs Road ph: 9404 4955

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risticrealestate.com.au 3 Hillrise Court, Mill Park Family Friendly Rivergum

1/16 Main Street, Thomastown Once in a while……

Located in a quiet court location, this charming Edwardian inspired home will delight with 3 bedrooms, hardwood floorboards & slate tiling throughout living areas. The centrally positioned timber kitchen adjoins a wide meals area, a turret is featured in the lounge room with a bay window seating arrangement, and there is also a coonarra wood heater, ducted heating and 2 air conditioners. Also with drive thru garage, entertaining areas & back yard.

….an opportunity like this pops up! With 3 large bedrooms, this spacious home/unit also features good sized living areas & a location to envy. The main BR features a bay window & mirrored robes, while the other BR’s also have BIRs. The well sized lounge room flows into a huge kitchen/dining area with plenty of storage, while the adjoining meals area provides access to the low maintenance backyard. There is D/H, an air conditioner, bathroom with spa & a single garage.

Price $430,000+ Inspect Saturday 1:00pm - 1:30pm Contact Mills Ristic 0412 239 209

Price $300,000 - $330,000 Inspect Saturday 11:00am - 11:30am Contact Kaan Ristic 0412 803 075

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5 Loxton Terrace, Epping The “Yes” Factor

8 Belinda Court, South Morang Brand New Day

Modern and spacious, this immaculately kept triple fronted brick veneer home is ideal. Open plan living blends cleverly from lounge area into a tucked meals/dining zone, while the adjoining kitchen with stainless steel appliances, breakfast bench and dual basins. Also features an alarm system, D/H and evaporative cooling. A garage provides onsite car parking and a sizeable yet sustainable courtyard provides enough space for an entertaining area and small garden.

This quality residence offers a large BR with WIR down stairs & 3 more upstairs, including the huge master BR with spacious FES, WIR & fantastic views to the hills from your own balcony. Open plan living in the family, meals & lounge areas & adjoining a quality two pac kitchen with thick caeser stone benchtops & ample pantry space. Upstairs there is another living area. There is internal access to the DBL remote garage & the courtyard features an alfresco area.

Price $320,000 - $340,000 Inspect Saturday 1:00pm - 1:30pm Contact Kaan Ristic 0412 803 075

Price $450,000+ Inspect Saturday 2:00pm - 2:30pm Contact Mills Ristic 0412 239 209

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5/143 Gardenia Road, Lalor Neat, Sweet & Complete An ideal downsizer, investment or 1st home, this renovated 2 BR unit will please! With a modern bright kitchen featuring stainless steel appliances, sizeable lounge, contemporary central bathroom, back yard, U/C entertaining and garage.

68 Casey Drive, Lalor Love Me and Reap The Rewards Partially renovated 3 BR home with hardwood floors, new kitchen with adjoining meals area, a huge 4 car garage with additional shed & storage & an undercover entertaining area. Tradies & handymen will love it!

Price $280,000+ Inspect Saturday 11:00am - 11:30am Contact Mills Ristic 0412 239 209

Price $349,950 Inspect Saturday 12.00pm - 12.30pm Contact Kaan Ristic 0412 803 075

160 Summerhill Residential Park, 2 Gremel Road, Reservoir One Of The Best in the Estate 2 BR home, very good sized kitchen with open plan living areas, flooring to kitchen, meals & lounge room. Buyer must be over 55 & enter into lease contract with the park.

18 Jasmine 18 Jasmine Drive, Drive, Mill Mill Park Park Sensational location Sensational location Close to RMIT, tram & amenities; this home offers 2 BRs, spacious open plan living, timber kit adj tiled meals area, great size c’yard with U/C area, duct heat, A/C & garage.

Currently tenanted returning $1261PCM until Feb 2013.

Price $80,000+ Inspect By Appointment Contact Mills Ristic 0412 239 209

Price $309,950 Price $309,950 12:00pm - 12:30pm Inspect Saturday Contact Mills Mills Ristic Ristic 0412 0412 239 239 209 Contact 209

9436 0888 The Stables Shopping Centre, Childs Road, Mill Park [ 38 ] NORTHERN WEEKLY – YOUR COMMUNITY VOICE

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Kaan Ristic

1 Bluegum Court, Mill Park $310pw Available: Now Excellently located - close to all amenities.

Within close proximity to RMIT with 3 bedrooms, FES, heating and evap cooling & carport.

19 Kantiki Drive, Epping $320 pw Available: Now Newly renovated, brand new kitchen, bathroom and laundry, BIRs to all 3 BRs, large family room and huge back yard, D/H and a double remote garage.

25 Marsden Court, Mill Park $315 pw Available: 20/11/12 Renovated 3BR home, 2BR’s with BIR’s.

Kitchen with U/B oven & gas H/P. Large single drive thru carport with lockup gate, gas heating & a good size backyard.

31 Goulburn Street, Mernda $360pw Available: Now 4 BR home; Main with FES & WIR, other 2 BRs with wall to wall BIR’s, study and open plan kitchen, meals and living. DBL remote drive through garage, D/H and Evap A/C. 7 Madigan Crescent, Mill Park $330pw Available: Now Centrally located, master with a SES and WIR, other three with DBL BIR. Separate lounge, kitchen and adjoining dining. D/H and A/C, garden shed and large backyard.

38 Thompson Circuit, Mill Park $360 pw Available: 10/12/12 4 BR home, main with WIR, FES, other 2 with BIR. Kitchen with U/B oven, H/P & D/W. Family/meals area, D/H, 2x reverse split A/C & DBLE carport with remote.

Mills Ristic

Fusun Ristic

19 Belmont Rise, Doreen $340pw Available: Now Brand new 4 BR home with huge master BR with FES and WIR, BR two and three offer DBIR’s and BR four offers a small WIR DBL pantry in kitchen and split system A/C. 89 Darebin Drive, Thomastown $320pw Available: Now 3 bedroom home within walking distance to Lalor Plaza, Lalor East primary and with gas heating, evap cooling, timber kitchen and polishedfloorboards.

23 Jacarada Drive, Mill Park $330pw Available: Now 3 BR home; master with FES and WIR, second room with BIR, good sized back yard, entertainment area, garden shed, G/H, A/C and DBL remote garage.

15 Elizabeth Court, Reservoir $320pw Available: Now 3 BR house with brand new kitchen with stone bench-tops, huge corner pantry, brand new bathroom and seperate lounge. DBL lock-up garage and reverse split system A/C. 12 Romano Avenue, Mill Park $380pw Available: 22/11/12 3 good size BRs, main with WIR & FES, others with wall-to-wall mirrored robes.

Open plan kitchen meals & family room, D/H, A/C & DBL remote garage.

93 Redding Rise, Epping $360pw Available: Now Young home with 3 bedrooms, open plan living, central location, double lock up garage, courtyard.

Buy. Rent. Sell.

Mernda 14 Melliodora Drive

Mill Park 3 Kelly Place

Land 876m2 in Renaissance Rise

Residence with Rear Studio

If you’re looking for space to build your dream home, they don’t come better than this. Located in the prestigious Renaissance Rise Estate on a massive 876m2 allotment, surrounded by quality homes and within close proximity to all amenities including schools both private and public, shops, transport, parklands etc..

Ideal for any family home and too good to last!

Auction This Saturday 10th November at 12:00pm ljhooker.com.au/4G8H8T Contact Frank Di Cola 0400 826 100

LJ Hooker South Morang 9404 3000

4A

Nestled in a court & set behind a high fence this home is perfectly located, it is beautifully presented & is flanked by lovely established gardens. The home can be utilised as a three or four bedroom home, it has two bathrooms, formal living, dining and a three room rear studio perfect for the teenagers or elderly parents. If privacy & price are important then this is a must to see.

Shop 10, Axis Centre 797 Plenty Road South Morang

Mernda 34 Breadalbane Avenue

4A

2B 2C

Fantastic Family Favourite This home is packed with modern trims & features & is low maintenance & practical. Crisp tiles flow through entry, walkways, the open plan chefs kitchen & meals area adjoining the family room & elfresco outdoor area paved & covered for entertaining.

The formal lounge room is subdued & relaxed with a serene outlook. Master bedroom has full en-suite & WIR. Extra features include double remote garage/ internal access & a beautiful garden.

2B

Auction This Saturday 10th November at 11:00am View Sat 10:30-11:00am ljhooker.com.au/4G0H8T Contact Bill Collias 0412 459 222

LJ Hooker South Morang 9404 3000 Shop 10, Axis Centre, 797 Plenty Rd, South Morang Vic 3752

Lalor 6 Ashdown Court

3A

1B 1C 1E

A new chapter is about to begin For Sale View Sat 11-11:30am ljhooker.com.au/4HDH8T Contact Gavin Rodrigues 0419 990 711

LJ Hooker South Morang 9404 3000 Shop 10, Axis Centre, 797 Plenty Road, South Morang Vic

First time offered in many years the time has arrived for a new beginning.

Set within the bowl of the court and set on a large land allotment this property offers many options. The residence has been lovingly maintained it is beautifully presented, including three bedrooms, separate study, formal lounge with separate dining room a kitchen incorporating a large meals area, and a Butler’s pantry, garage & covered pergola.

Auction Saturday 24th November at 1:00pm View Sat 1-1:30pm ljhooker.com.au/4A0H8T Contact Bill Collias 0412 459 222

LJ Hooker South Morang 9404 3000 Shop 10, Axis Centre 797 Plenty Road, South Morang 3752

ljhooker.com.au All information contained herein is gathered from sources we consider to be reliable. However we cannot guarantee or give any warranty about the information provided and interested parties must solely rely on their own enquiries.

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9436 6622 NEW LISTING

NEW LISTING

SOUTH MORANG $475,000

4

1

2

2

MERNDA $389,500

4

2

2

Large & Affordable Home In Sought After Mill Park Lakes

Feast Your Attention On This Quality Built Home!

If you need a large quality built family home in a quiet court and only minutes to transport, schools, Westfield & South Morang train station, then this is just perfect for you. An Ideal leisure home that’s designed for the large family that need space & room to grow. This Georgian inspired home consists of 4 spacious bedrooms (main with huge ensuite and large walk-in-robe/dressing room) and study. A stunning modern kitchen with stainless appliances overlooking a huge meals and family room. Also on offer is a separate lounge room as well as a rumpus room. It has 3 large living areas in total! As well as another study room/or convert to a library/bar area. The double remote garage has internal access and the home comprises of low maintenance gardens. Extras include grand entrance, high ceilings, ducted heating, evaporative cooling, ducted vacuum, dishwasher and quality fixtures and fittings. Be quick to book your private inspection. You deserve it!

Inspect By Appointment • Contact 9436 6622

The moment you enter the quality is evident, from the high ceilings to the ornate cornices. Stone benches to all bathrooms, kitchen and butler’s pantry tops. Situated in the sought after Renaissance Rise Estate, in front of parklands, lakes and walkways, this brand new home is sure to impress. Only minutes walk to the newly proposed shopping centre on the corner of Bridge Inn and Plenty Roads and the proposed Mernda Train Station. This four bedrooms home offers comfortable living with 2 separate living areas, magnificent kitchen and a butler’s pantry that a chef will envy. Quality 900mm cooking appliances and Alfresco for you entertaining needs. Be quick to inspect, the good ones don’t last long!

Inspect By Appointment • Contact 9436 6622

NEW LISTING

NEW LISTING

EPPING $425,000

4

2

2

BUNDOORA (Chancellor Estate) $599,000

3

2

2

Fantastic Value Minutes To Westfield & South Morang Train Station

Prestigious University Hill, Tram, RMIT & Uni Hill Shops/Cafes Within Walking Distance

This beautifully presented 4 bedroom home is a must to inspect. Perfectly located within easy access to most amenities. Comprises 2 spacious living areas, large fully equipped kitchen with adjoining meals area. All four bedrooms with built-in-robes and full ensuite to master. Externally the manicured gardens are completed by the outdoor entertaining area and swimming pool. Extras include ducted heating, evaporative cooling, alarm, dishwasher, large water tanks and much more. Book your private inspection today.

Inspect By Appointment • Contact 9436 6622

This is your opportunity to own a piece of paradise, situated in front of serene parklands with breathtaking views this manicured home will impress the most fastidious buyer. The quality is evident the moment you enter, from the high ceilings , hardwood timber floors and caesarstone bench tops through out the whole home. Comprising spacious master bedroom with walk in robe, full ensuite and built in robes to remaining bedrooms. The light filled living areas is open to the extensive decking with breathtaking views. The state of the art modern kitchen is one even the iron chef will envy with large pantry caesarstone stone benches and European appliances including dishwasher. Book your private inspection today as there are to many extras to mention, come and see for yourself!

Inspect By Appointment • Contact 9436 6622

NEW LISTING

NEW LISTING

MERNDA $499,500

5

2

2

SOUTH MORANG $389,500

4

2

2

Masterpiece Of Grand Proportion On 627m2 (approx.) Allotment!

Great Value… Gorgeous Family Home In ‘The Lakes’!

Live like a king in this palatial single storey home showcasing the highest quality & fittings, this luxurious family home is ideally located with only a short stroll to the heart of the estate where you’ll find local schools, public transport & Mernda Villages shopping precinct with Woolworths, specialty shops & cafes. This comfortable family house is a must to inspect. Comprises 5 bedrooms, master with full ensuite and walk in robe, formal lounge, huge open plan living incorporating dream kitchen with abundant cupboard & bench space, stove bench tops, 900mm appliances, huge walk-in pantry, this is exactly what you’re looking for, This is a much loved family home, with its original owners & a lot of happy memories. Outside there is a double garage with both internal entry to the home & drive through rear access to the backyard. Extras include ducted heating, evaporative cooling, alarm to name a few. Situated on a generous size allotment, outside there is plenty of room to move as well as beautiful established gardens. Call for your private inspection today!

Inspect By Appointment • Contact 9436 6622

This very well presented family home offers all the modern comforts and sits on a generous allotment of almost 500m2. Featuring two separate living zones and a generous backyard with drive thru access from the double garage, it comprises feature tiled entry, formal lounge, large open plan living area that includes a dream kitchen, complete with island bench, dishwasher and 900mm upright cooker, big meals area and family room. Three additional robed bedrooms with their own central bathroom, separate laundry and toilet. Year round comfort is assured with ducted heating and evaporative cooling. Secure alarm and a handy outdoor garden shed are also included. Call today for your private inspection!

Inspect By Appointment • Contact 9436 6622

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9436 6622 NEW LISTING

NEW LISTING

SOUTH MORANG $469,900

3

1

2

2

THOMASTOWN $285,000

2

1

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Ex Display - Opposite Shops In Mill Park Lakes!

Excellent Value… No Body Corporate!

This very well presented family home offers all the modern comforts and sits on a generous allotment of almost 500m2. Featuring two separate living zones and a generous backyard with drive thru access from the double garage, it comprises feature tiled entry, formal lounge, large open plan living area that includes a dream kitchen, complete with island bench, dishwasher and 900mm upright cooker, big meals area and family room. Three additional robed bedrooms with their own central bathroom, separate laundry and toilet. Year round comfort is assured with ducted heating and evaporative cooling. Secure alarm and a handy outdoor garden shed are also included. Call today for your private inspection!

Inspect By Appointment • Contact 9436 6622

This spacious 2 bedroom brick veneer unit is sure to fit the bill for astute first home & discerning buyers or investors.

Perfectly located within minutes from Thomastown Secondary & St. Claire’s Primary School, Shops & Train Station.

Comprising 2 big bedrooms each with built-in-robes, fully tiled central bathroom with separate toilet, spacious living area that opens to the well appointed kitchen, providing everything necessary to prepare a delicious meal, including gas stove, range hood & appealing cabinetry with Caesar Stone bench tops. Outside you will find a single lock up, drive thru garage and very spacious yard for your entertaining. This home is great value & not to be missed!

NEW LISTING

NEW LISTING

MILL PARK $399,501

3

1

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Inspect By Appointment • Contact 9436 6622

MILL PARK $459,500

3

1

2

2

Hop, Skip & A Jump To The Tram, RMIT & University Hill!!!

Stunning Architecturally Designed Home On Large Allotment. Close To Tram & RMIT

How good is this... The tranquillity of a quiet court location with the convenience of all amenities just an easy walk away! This pristinely presented home will impress the most fastidious buyers. Offering three bedrooms, all with builtin-robes & large two way bathroom. The magnificent kitchen adjoins big meals area. The lounge room is spacious & airy, with Conara for the cosy winter nights. To complete the perfect picture, there is a double garage, fabulous entertaining area and big backyard of approx 663m2 & long driveway perfect for the caravan, trailer or truck. This property would also make an ideal investment to rent out with the a view to possible future subdivision (STCA).

Call out office today for further details.

Inspect By Appointment • Contact 9436 6622

This stunning beautifully presented family home is a must to inspect. Architecturally designed and first time on the market. Comprises 3 large living areas, including meals/family area with an open fire place. Fully equipped kitchen with lots of cupboard space. Also on offer are 3 bedrooms, study with robe, master is huge with walk-in-robe and full ensuite, including spa bath. The 3rd bedroom has access to main bathroom, all bedrooms with built-in-robes.

Outside there is a double garage, great size driveway and spacious backyard for kids to run around in. Extras include quality fixtures and fittings. Ring now to book your private inspection.

LAND FOR SALE 336m2

Mernda Villages, Mernda

$149,000

458m2

Eminence Estate, Doreen

$179,500

450m2

Plenty River Estate, Doreen

$179,500

648m2

Eminence Estate, Doreen

$215,000

512m2

Fairview Estate, Mernda

$219,500

513m2

Mill Park Lakes, South Morang $219,500

For more information contact our office on

9436 6622

508 Plenty Rd, MILL PARK 3082

Inspect By Appointment • Contact 9436 6622

2 SHOPS FOR SALE Shop 1 $435,000

Shop 2 $535,000

$570 per week $2,474 per month $29,688 per annum

$692 per week $3,000 per month $36,000 per annum

• 5 Year Lease • 5 Year Option • Commenced 1/02/2011 • CPI increase yearly • Tenant Pays Rates

• 2 Year Lease • 2 x 2 Year Option • Commenced 2/02/2012 • 3% increase yearly • Tenant Pays Rates

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Your Award Winning Team CELEBRATING A RECORD MONTH OF SALES FOR OCTOBER 1/570 Grimshaw Street, Bundoora 31/116-130 Main Drive, Macleod 478 Grimshaw Street, Bundoora 12 Aruma Court, Bundoora 5 Worcester Crescent, Bundoora 2/570 Grimshaw Street, Bundoora

15 Josef Avenue, Bundoora 62 Sugarloaf Drive, Macleod 8 Britten Court, Bundoora 16 Bodkin Avenue, Bundoora 8 Endeavour Court, Bundoora 3 Nevis Court, Bundoora

9 Japonica Street, Bundoora 27 Josef Avenue, Bundoora 38 Hutchins Circuit, Bundoora 52 Cabernet Crescent, Bundoora 54 Cabernet Crescent, Bundoora

20 Elle Close, Bundoora 15 Thornton Avenue, Bundoora 2/11 Olympic Avenue, Bundoora 4 Healy Court, Watsonia 14 Fontini Gardens, Bundoora 17 Huntley Street, Watsonia North

3 Myrtle Court, Watsonia North 5 Josef Avenue, Bundoora 5 Kenmare Street, Watsonia 7 Latrobe Avenue, Bundoora 98/116-130 Main Drive, Macleod 49 Queens Gardens, Bundoora

55 Carolyn Crescent, Bundoora 18 Flannery Avenue, Bundoora 44 Cabernet Crescent, Bundoora 2 Kipling Court, Bundoora 48 Bendoran Crescent, Bundoora 440 Grimshaw Street, Bundoora

FORTHCOMING AUCTIONS 87 Queens Gardens, Bundoora 49 Bendoran Crescent, Bundoora 42 Gleeson Drive, Bundoora 11 Linacre Street, Watsonia 8 Betula Avenue, Bundoora 3 St James Court, Watsonia

14 French Court, Watsonia 55 Princes Street, Watsonia 44 David Crescent, Bundoora 119 Queens Gardens, Bundoora

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EPPING

MILL PARK

SOUTH MORANG

BUNDOORA

199 High Street

740 High Street

Shop 8, The Stables

Shop 9, 797 Plenty Rd

4/1177 Plenty Rd

9466 3233

9422 1822

9404 3444

9437 8155

9467 5444

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BUNDOORA 38 Hutchins Circuit On a grand scale This magnificent palatial home offers the complete package. Boasting superior lifestyle with an abundance of separate living areas including large formal lounge, large modern kitchen with granite bench tops, splash backs and plenty of cupboard and bench space, open plan living with extended family meals and huge adjoining dining and rumpus room. Quality external features include manicured gardens with extensive paving, outdoor kitchen and superb alfresco/dining. Further features include 5 huge bedrooms, including grand master with full ensuite (spa), ducted heating and evaporate cooling, full intercom, alarm, separate games room, high ceilings, decorative cornices and rosettes plus much more.

Saturday 17th November at 12pm(unless sold prior) INSPECT

Thurs 6-6:30pm, Sat 2-2:30pm Photo ID required

CONTACT

Danny Han 0413 569 808 David Moxon 0413 673 636 Barry Plant Bundoora 9467 5444

EPPING 310-314 Mareborne Street Under Instructions…..Must be Sold!!!

On offer is a rare opportunity to purchase 5 nearly complete street fronted townhouses! (Can be sold separately) All with flexible floorplans boasting: 3 bedrooms all with built in robes, full ensuite to master and modern bathrooms. Light filled spacious downstairs areas include: modern kitchens, adjoining meals and a formal lounge. Also features double lock up garages. It’s time for you to complete this project and reap the rewards. The perfect opportunity for any builder or investor wanting to expand the portfolio. Don’t miss it!!

Saturday 24th November at 12 noon INSPECT

Sat 2-2.30pm Photo ID required

MELWAYS

182 E5

CONTACT

Steven Celea 0422 884 583 Frank Romeo 0438 010 974 Epping 9422 1822

THOMASTOWN

EPPING

MILL PARK

SOUTH MORANG

BUNDOORA

199 High Street

740 High Street

Shop 8, The Stables

Shop 9, 797 Plenty Rd

4/1177 Plenty Rd

9466 3233

9422 1822

9404 3444

9437 8155

9467 5444

A4 B 2 C 3 D 1 E 2

A3 B 2 C 3 E 2

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SOUTH MORANG 17 Rolain Avenue A Great Place To Call Home If you are seeking a comfortable family home but need more space for cars, caravans or just more room to move then you simply cannot beat this home. In a central Mill Park Lakes location, this home is within walking distance to shops, schools and public transport.

Thursday 6th December 7:00pm (unless sold prior) PRICE GUIDE

Contact Agent

INSPECT

Thurs 8th Nov 2012 7:30-8pm Sat 10th Nov

2-2:30pm Photo ID required CONTACT

Anthony Pittas 0400 079 408 Jay Moxon 0431 447 369 South Morang 9437 8155

THOMASTOWN 4 Norman Grove Walk To Thomastown Train Station When it comes to Real Estate, if there is one rule you should know, its LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION!!! This property is just that! Situated close to all conveniences including Thomastown Train Station, local shops, schools, High Street Shopping Precinct and Thomastown Recreation and Aquatic Centre (TRAC), you have an opportunity to purchase an ideal investment or first home.

Comprising 2 bedrooms, central bathroom, kitchen/meals and lounge all nestled on approximately 565 sqm. Call today for more information.

Saturday 17th November at 11am INSPECT

Thurs 5.30-6pm, Sat 12.45-1.15pm Photo ID required

MELWAYS

8 J8

CONTACT

Marc Raffa 0432 271 485 Thomastown 9466 3233

THOMASTOWN

EPPING

MILL PARK

SOUTH MORANG

BUNDOORA

199 High Street

740 High Street

Shop 8, The Stables

Shop 9, 797 Plenty Rd

4/1177 Plenty Rd

9466 3233

9422 1822

9404 3444

9437 8155

9467 5444

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EPPING 18 Cascade Crescent Light, Bright and Spacious This delightful home will forever have you conveniently located close to all amenities. This beauty offers master with ENS, modern kitchen with quality appliances, family/meals, formal dining/lounge & sep. rumpus. Incl: BIR’s, d/h, solar panels, alarm, d/w, side drive to dble garage & large yard.

A 4 B 2 C 2 E 2

Saturday 24th November at 11am INSPECT MELWAYS CONTACT

One for the Family An opportunity has arrived to secure this ideal home, located in central Epping, within walking distance to all amenities. Comprises: ENS & BIR’s, modern kitchen with s/s appl, dining & spacious family room. Extras: d/h, refrigerated air con, outdoor BBQ area & wide drive to dble carport.

A 3 B 2 C 2 E 2

Saturday 17th November at 1pm

Thur 4.15-4.45pm Sat 2-2.30pm Photo ID required 182 C5 Frank Romeo 0438 010 974 Epping 9422 1822

EPPING 121 Redding Rise Unsurpassed In Quality & Style Former display home offering 28sq (approx) on a block of 467m2 (approx).

Located close to all amenities, boasting spacious formal lounge, 2nd living area, dining, modern kitchen with s/s appl & stone benches, master with FEN & WIR, other bdrms with BIR’s plus an undercover alfresco area.

PRICE GUIDE INSPECT CONTACT

A 4 B 2 C 2 E 2

Monday 3rd December at 5pm (unless sold prior) INSPECT MELWAYS CONTACT

EPPING 8 Glendale Avenue

$320,000plus Thur 5.45-6.15pm Sat 10-10.30am Photo ID required Frank Romeo 0438 010 974, Danny Low 0403 117 652 Epping 9422 1822

EPPING 1-23 Rufus Street Great Location - Excellent Value Surrounded by convenience is this quality brick home. Boasting: 3 large bdrms with BIR’s, spacious lounge, modern kitchen/meals, dining & updated bathroom. Also features: heating, two car accommodation & landscaped rear yard. Will suit 1st home buyer/astute investor.

A 3 B 1 C 1 E 2

Monday 19th November at 5pm (unless sold prior)

Thur 6.30-7pm Sat 10-10.30am Photo ID required 181 J4 Frank Romeo 0438 010 974 Epping 9422 1822

PRICE GUIDE INSPECT CONTACT

$320,000-$355,000 Thur 5-5.30pm Sat 11.30-12pm Photo ID required Frank Romeo 0438 010 974 Epping 9422 1822

THOMASTOWN

EPPING

MILL PARK

SOUTH MORANG

BUNDOORA

199 High Street

740 High Street

Shop 8, The Stables

Shop 9, 797 Plenty Rd

4/1177 Plenty Rd

9466 3233

9422 1822

9404 3444

9437 8155

9467 5444

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EPPING 43 Taggerty Grove Perfect for the Growing Family Be surprised with this 34.5sq home (approx), boasting 3 living zones, modern kitchen with s/s appl, dining, family, formal lounge & rumpus.

Incl: ENS & WIR, other bdrms with BIR’s, polished floors, dual zone d/h, cooling, alarm, d/vac & located within walking distance to all amenities.

A 4 B 2 C 3 E 2

This Saturday at 1pm INSPECT MELWAYS CONTACT

Calling All Families The growing family may have just discovered the perfect home.

Comprising 2 sep. living areas with formal lounge, modern kitchen/meals, family, 3 bdrms & main with FEN. Outside provides room for both outdoor entertaining & play. Extras: d/h, evap cooling, alarm & single garage.

A 3 B 2 C 2 E 1

This Saturday at 12 noon

Thur 6.30-7pm Sat from 12.30pm Photo ID required 182 A6 Frank Romeo 0438 010 974 Epping 9422 1822

LALOR 18A Canberra Grove An Attractive Location Equals An Attractive Investment This sort of opportunity doesn’t come along very often! On offer in one of Lalor’s most central pockets is this large, well maintained, 3 bdrm (all with BIR’s) unit with no body corporate, it also boasts a good sized living area, dual access bathroom, a large single garage & much more.

PRICE GUIDE INSPECT MELWAYS CONTACT

EPPING 11 Wotan Drive

INSPECT MELWAYS CONTACT

A 3 B 1 C 1 E 1

$300,000 - $330,000 Sat 12-12.30pm Photo ID required 9 E6 Ben Schipano 0431 580 605, Marc Raffa 0432 271 485 Thomastown 9466 3233

Thur 5-5.30pm Sat from 11.30am Photo ID required 182 H11 Steven Celea 0422 884 583 Epping 9422 1822

MILL PARK 9 Laver Court Room To Move On A Big Block!

Incorporating style & practicality, this home features a dining room, step down lounge area with high cathedral ceilings, open family/meals area and an updated modern kitchen complete with quality stainless steel appliances. The great sized master bedroom hosts a full ensuite & WIR.

Saturday 17th November 2012 at 1pm (unless sold prior) PRICE GUIDE INSPECT CONTACT

Contact Agent Thurs 6-6:30pm Sat 1-1:30pm Photo ID required Anthony Pittas 0400 079 408, Jay Moxon 0431 447 369 South Morang 9437 8155

THOMASTOWN

EPPING

MILL PARK

SOUTH MORANG

BUNDOORA

199 High Street

740 High Street

Shop 8, The Stables

Shop 9, 797 Plenty Rd

4/1177 Plenty Rd

9466 3233

9422 1822

9404 3444

9437 8155

9467 5444

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MILL PARK 47 Manning Clarke Road Walk to Westfield & South Morang Train Station A master built family residence located only a stone’s throw from Westfield Shopping Centre and the South Morang and bus stop. Comprises of 4 bedrooms all with robes and ensuite to master, formal lounge & dining, fully equipped laminated kitchen with s/s appliances & more.

A 4 B 2 C 2 E 2

SOUTH MORANG 3 Princetown Drive Live Like Royalty!!

This home comprises of 4 massive bedrooms which includes a colossal master & ideal guest bedroom downstairs both with full en-suites and WIR’s, separate study, open plan kitchen/family/meals area, upstairs retreat & large outdoor entertaining area and much more!

Sat 24th November 2012 at 12pm

Tuesday 6th December 2012 at 6pm (unless sold prior)

PRICE GUIDE INSPECT CONTACT

PRICE GUIDE INSPECT CONTACT

Contact Agent Saturday 12-12:30pm Photo ID required Jim Vasiliou 0418 123 054 Mill Park 9404 3444

SOUTH MORANG 1 Sparrow Street A Family Delight That Has It All This home is a real entertainers dream, complete with fully enclosed pergola area featuring Coonara heater, Sandstone bench tops, BBQ, water feature, gas heater and even a kitchen sink! This home is packed full of features that the whole family can enjoy, you simply must see it!

A 4 B 2 C 2 E 2

Tuesday 4th December 2012 at 6pm (unless sold prior) PRICE GUIDE INSPECT CONTACT

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Contact Agent Thurs 7-7:30pm Sat 2-2:30pm Photo ID required Jay Moxon 0431 447 369, Anthony Pittas 0400 079 408 South Morang 9437 8155

THOMASTOWN 49 Pandora Avenue Perfectly Presented For Your Arrival This gem is certain to score highly amongst a host of buyers searching for a lifestyle of space and comfort. Boasting: 3 bdrms, master with ensuite, formal lounge & dining, kitchen/family area & central bathroom. Features: ducted heating, cooling, roller shutters, workshop plus much more.

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Contact Agent Thurs 6:45-7:15pm Sat 2:45-3:15pm Photo ID required Anthony Pittas 0400 079 408, Sam Rusli 0435910389 South Morang 9437 8155

INSPECT MELWAYS CONTACT

Sat 12-12.30pm Photo ID required 8 C9 Marc Raffa 0432 271 485, Con Constantinou 0418 331 741 Thomastown 9466 3233

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THOMASTOWN 12 Cumberland Cres Available Now $300pw This neat 3 bdrm house has everything a family needs. Spacious lounge, renovated kitchen, BIR’s, D/H & cooling.

Faye Fotiadis: 0414 517 286

PRESTON 25 Watson Street Available Now $345pw Spacious 3 bdrm home, kitchen with family/meals area, formal lounge, gas heating & r/shutters. Close to public transport, schools & shopping centre.

Roque Salazar: 0408 372 733

MILL PARK 63 Bowman Drive Available NOW $300pw Spacious 2 Bedroom home with built in robes, a two way bathroom, separate toilet , 1 year old carpets, Kitchen & Meals area gas hot plates and wall oven.

Brayden Schmidt: 9437 8155

MILL PARK 3 Sandown Close Available NOW $330pw This solild 3 bedroom home features Polished timber floorbaords, heating, Consists of a double under cover carport and neatly manicured front & rear gardens.

Brayden Schmidt: 9437 8155

BUNDOORA 4/6 Boadle Road Available NOW $300pw 2 bedroom property in Mt Cooper Estate, features include Rear Courtyard with garden shed, ducted heating, split system, stainless steel appliances.

Barry Plant Bundoora: 9467 5444

BUNDOORA 4 Merbau Court Available NOW $330pw Prime location, within walking distance to RMIT, transport and shops is this 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom fully furnished townhouse. Electric cooktop, split system, rear courtyard. Perfect!

THOMASTOWN 3 Clover Court Available Now $300pw This well presented family home has just come available. Comprises of 4 bdrm’s, BIR’s, sep lounge with gas heating.

Gardner Included to maintain lawns Amanda Ales: 0401 233 043

LALOR 21 Wellington Crescent Available 19/11/2012 $350pw BV home with 3 bdrms, study/rumpus, kitchen, d/heating, aircon, security alarm, remote garage & decked alfresco area overlooking the fully landscaped backyard.

Roque Salazar: 0408 372 733

MILL PARK 260 Childs Road Available NOW $320pw This three bedroom home offers full ensuite, WIR to main, formal lounge, ducted heating, polished floor boards & a good size kitchen.

Brayden Schmidt: 9437 8155

MILL PARK 18 Monterey Court Available NOW $350pw 3 good sized bedrooms all with BIR’s, full ensuite to main bedroom, Bathroom with bath and separate toilet. A/C to lounge & split system to main bedroom.

Brayden Schmidt: 9437 8155

BUNDOORA 6 Primula Close Available NOW $340pw With Bus, Tram and shops nearby, this 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home is waiting for someone to move in. Boasting bright living room & kitchen. Garage included.

Barry Plant Bundoora: 9467 5444

BUNDOORA 99 Betula Avenue Available NOW $345pw Boasting 3 large bedrooms, 2 living areas, double carport, ducted heating, cooling, dishwasher and much more. With shops and transport at your fingertips Barry Plant Bundoora: 9467 5444

THOMASTOWN 6/56 Spring Street Available Now $300pw Featuring 2 bdrm’s, BIR’s spacious lounge, modern kitchen/meals area, split system, rear courtyard & carport.

Robyn Whelan: 0433 129 990

EPPING 10 Dampier Court Available Now $350pw Beautiful home with 3 bdrms, kitchen, family/meals area, lounge, dble carport, wall air-con, close to all wanted amenities.

Roque Salazar: 0408 372 733

CRESCENT 22 Kingston Town Available NOW $355pw This home comprising of 4 bedrooms with ensuite to master, Study, separate lounge room, spacious kitchen/meals area, Wall furnice & wall A/C. Brayden Schmidt: 9437 8155

EPPING 45 Loxton Terrace Available NOW $350pw Spacious 3 bedroom home with full ensuite, seperate lounge, spacious tasmanian oak kitchen & meals area which opens to undercover pergola.

Lily Spooren: 9437 8155

KINGSBURY 73 Dunne Street Available NOW $350pw Situated in a great location with the tram nearby, Latrobe Uni around the corner, shops and Primary Schools within walking distance. Dont Miss out on this location.

Barry Plant Bundoora: 9467 5444

BUNDOORA 5 Janet Crescent Available NOW $450pw 4 Bedrooms, 2 Bathroom home is located close to all amenities and offering a very spacious lounge room, bright kitchen, floorboards and more. Dont miss out!

Barry Plant Bundoora: 9467 5444

LALOR 63 Festival Grove Available Now $300pw Comprises of 3 bdrm’s, brand new kitchen & meals area. Includes: PFB’s, D/H & a spacious backyard with a shed & much more.

Faye Fotiadis: 0414 517 286

EPPING 5 Tourmaline Drive Available 31/10/12 $400pw New home features: 4 bdrm, BIR’s, master bdrm with FES, lounge, kitchen with s/s appls, d/heating, dble remote garage, fully landscaped & close to all amenities.

Roque Salazar: 0408 372 733

DOREEN 12 Dunraven Street Available NOW $410pw Huge 4 bedroom home with full ensuite & WIR to master & BIR’S to remainding 3 bedrooms & seperate Cinema room with double doors.

Lily Spooren: 9437 8155

SOUTH MORANG 11 Barbers Street Available 15/11 $420pw This home features a theatre room / extra large study/ main bedroom with TV nook full ensuite and WIR, 3 bedrooms all have BIR’s & main bathroom.

Lily Spooren: 9437 8155

BUNDOORA 390 Grimshaw Street Available November 10th $360pw Boasting huge lounge, second living area, built in robes, WIR & Ensuite to master bedroom. Triple Carport with driveway access and a large backyard and Decking.

Barry Plant Bundoora: 9467 5444

BUNDOORA 2 Japonica Street Available December 1st $350pw 3 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom home is close to transport, shops and schools. Air con, heating, double carport, storage shed, large rear yard and Gas appliances Barry Plant Bundoora: 9467 5444

LALOR 19 Edmondson Street Available Now $320pw This well presented home comprises of 3 bdrm’s, lounge, dining, rumpus room, D/H, air con, central bathroom & lock up garage.

Amanda Ales: 0401 233 043

LALOR 12 Raimeno Street Available 31/10/12 $350pw Renovated home with 4 bdrms, BIR’s, living area, kitchen with d/w, meals area, garage, s/shutters, d/heating, cooling & solar hot water system.

Roque Salazar: 0408 372 733

MILL PARK 7 Scullin Court Available 17/11 $420pw This impeccable four bedroom home with L-shaped lounge & dining, hostess kitchen overlooking tiled meals & family room & full ensuite to master.

Brayden Schmidt: 9437 8155

MERNDA 93 Mernda Village Drive Available NOW $450pw Consists of 4 large bedrooms, all with BIR’s, master with WIR & ensuite, open plan kitchen/dining & living room with stacker doors leading out to alfresco area.

Brayden Schmidt: 9437 8155

BUNDOORA 15 Windsor Crescent Available December 1st $400pw A Short stroll to Bundoora shops, schools and transport, lies this 3 bedroom 1 bathroom home. Renovated kitchen and bathroom. Heating and cooling.

Barry Plant Bundoora: 9467 5444

BUNDOORA 1 Varsity Walk Available NOW 550pw Modern, contemporary new home is situated in the heart of University Hil. Overlooking parkland, close to shops, gym, public transport and RMIT Barry Plant Bundoora: 9467 5444

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EPPING

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199 High Street

740 High Street

Shop 8, The Stables

Shop 9, 797 Plenty Rd 4/1177 Plenty Rd

9466 3233

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Bundoora 4 Springwood View Gleaming Family Entertainer

> VIEW

This wonderful double storey home is perfectly designed for a relaxed mix of family, lifestyle & entertaining. Occupying a peaceful position, this meticulously-maintained home with plenty of storage space features: gleaming polished boards, spacious formal lounge and dining with bay window, large family room with access to undercover entertaining area, meals area & well-appointed kitchen, study, powder room. Upstairs comprises: 4 robed bedrooms, master with walk-in robe & ensuite with twin basins, family bathroom and teenage retreat.

This gracious abode is completed with: ducted heating & cooling, alarm, manicured gardens, double garage & storage shed.

Thurs 7-7.30pm & Sat 1-1.45pm

> AUCTION Saturday 1st of December 12.00pm > MEL REF 19 J4 > OFFICE Bundoora 2/1159 Plenty Road > TEL

9467 8376

> CONTACT John Halkidis 0421 132 121

Anthony Cavasinni 0421 244 714

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Bundoora 92 Bramble Crescent Be The Envy Of Your Friends!

Located in Botanica Park you will find this modern home sitting on approx 684m2. Features include: large kitchen boasting stainless steel appliances, dishwasher, caesar stone bench tops in kitchen and all bathrooms, 3 living areas, study & powder room. Upstairs comprises of 4 robed bedrooms with master bedroom comprising of ensuite, balcony & walk in robe, additional living area for the kids and separate bathroom. Other features include, ducted heating, evaporative cooling, quality tiles and carpet, high ceilings, remote double garage with internal access and manicured gardens with large outdoor timber decking perfect for entertaining!

4 A 2 B 2 C > VIEW

Tues 5.30-6pm & Sat 12.30-1pm

> AUCTION Saturday 1st of December at 1.00pm > MEL REF 9 G8 > OFFICE

Bundoora 2/1159 Plenty Road 9467 8376 > CONTACT Joe Careri 0432 647 121 Nathan Saville 0499 696 909 > TEL

Bundoora 7 Aldren Place Greenacres This brick family home is set on a generous block lush with mature plantings. It offers a traditional floorplan enhanced by large picture windows to the garden. Enjoy gathering with friends in the formal lounge, or sitting down to dine in the casual meals area. The kitchen has ample preparation space, double sink, quality appliances and pantry. Outside discover a concreted alfresco meals area. The home has three beds, each with built-in-robes and access to a central bathroom.

Other benefits include heating, air-conditioning, garage and handyman shed. Located on a quiet family-friendly court convenient to schools, public transport and local shopping.

3 A 1 B 1 C > VIEW

Wed 5.30-6pm & Sat 12.30-1pm

> AUCTION Saturday 17th of November at 1pm > MEL REF 9 H10 > OFFICE

Bundoora 2/1159 Plenty Road

> TEL 9467 8376 > CONTACT Joe Careri 0432 647 121

Nathan Saville 0499 696 909

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4 Barlow Rise Superb 5 bedroom family home featuring wellequipped kitchen, open plan informal dining and meals, upstairs retreat, paved alfresco, ducted heating and cooling, 4 car garage with wine cellar and built-in storage.

2012 Bundoora Record Result

5 A 3 B 4 C > MEL REF

19 H4 Bundoora 2/1159 Plenty Road 9467 8376 > CONTACT John Halkidis 0421 132 121 Anthony Cavasinni 0421 244 714 > OFFICE > TEL

Bundoora

4 A 2 B 2 C

11 Gonella Crescent Magnificent open plan family residence featuring formal and informal living areas, a modern kitchen, 4 double bedrooms, master with ensuite, powder room, study, double garage and large pergola for entertaining.

> MEL REF

19 H4 Bundoora 2/1159 Plenty Road 9467 8376 > CONTACT John Halkidis 0421 132 121 Anthony Cavasinni 0421 244 714 > OFFICE > TEL

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Lalor

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1 2 & 4/17 Dundee Street

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2/27 Curtin Avenue

> VIEW

Boutique development offering 3 modern units with bright living zones, chic kitchens & courtyard.

Units 1 and 2 have single beds with WIRs, Unit 4 with two beds. All feature central bathrooms, heating, cooling & single carport.

Wed 6-6.30pm & Sat 12-12.30pm

> SALE BY NEGOTIATIONTuesday 13th of No-

vember at 6pm > MEL REF 19 A2 > EPR $270,000 Plus > OFFICE Bundoora 2/1159 Plenty Road > TEL 9467 8376 > CONTACT Anthony Cavasinni 0421 244 714

This fantastic unit features 2 ample size bedrooms with BIR, 1 bathroom with polished timber floors throughout & includes wall heater, gas stove & private courtyard. This is a great opportunity for a first home owner or investor.

Sat 3-3.30pm

> SALE BY NEGOTIATIONTuesday 27th of No-

vember at 6pm > MEL REF 9 A3 > EPR $235,000 > OFFICE Bundoora 2/1159 Plenty Road > TEL 9467 8376 > CONTACT John Halkidis 0421 132 121

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16 The Strand South Morang Lakeside Living !!!!!

Well positioned opposite the lake with beautiful views this lovely home is located in exclusive Waterstone Hill Estate in South Morang. Offering three bed rooms, open plan living/meals areas, master bedroom with full Ensuite and walk in robe, well appointed kitchen with quality stainless steel appliances with a dish washer -this home offers you a great lifestyle in a highly desirable location. The other extras include double garage, low maintenance back yard, ducted heating, split system heating and cooling to every room and vergola.

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22 Jardier Terrace South Morang A3 B2 C2 Fixed Date Sale on 27th Nov Price

$420,000-$450,000

Inspect Saturday 11.30am - 12.00pm Agent Sugath Warnasuriya 0422 577 353

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Entertainer’s Dream Home!!

Offering three bedrooms with built in robes, Master bedroom with full Ensuite and walk in robe, The wide open plan living and dining area that incorporates a spacious modern designed kitchen-you will find room for everyone in this lovely home.

Grand outdoor area that opens up to spacious backyard could be perfect for entertaining your family & Friends!Extra features include Huge entertaining area with built in BBQ,Floating floors,Outdoor Spa, Ducted heating,Evaporative cooling, Separate study area.

Fixed Date Sale on 17th Nov Price

$420,000-$460,000

Inspect Saturday 1:00-1:30 PM Agent Sugath Warnasuriya 0422 577 353

9/1 Danaher Drive South Morang

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It’s the perfect place to settle down.

We believe our Settlers Hill homesites are the best value, premium lots in Mernda.

With prices from $158,000 to $225,000 they really are true gifts from nature.

House and Land Packages available.

Located in a prime position within Melbourne’s rapidly growing northern suburb of Mernda, Settlers Hill offers an excellent choice of homesites complimented by design guidelines tailored to protect your lifestyle investment. Establish your future in Settlers Hill today.

Sales Office cnr Cravens Rd and Hollaway Dr, Mernda. Ph: 0407 812 282 Melway Ref: 390 D10

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38 Stonegate Drive

Reservoir

1 McShane Street

Classy, Sophisticated and Elegant

Original Owner Is On The Move From His Garden Oasis On 723m2 With Two Titles

From the Alucabond veranda, to the back alfresco and all the things that make you go WOW are inside this four bedroom home. The main bedroom has a full ensuite with a double shower and boutique fully fitted walk in robe complete with full length mirror and chandelier to make you feel like a movie star. The other three huge bedrooms all feature mirrored robes. Oozing elegance is the glamorous bathroom with it’s stand alone deep bath and also featuring a double shower and signature chandelier.

Classy kitchen with caesar stone island bench, stainless steel upright oven, rangehood, dishwasher, walk in pantry, ample cupboards and bench space to whip up a master chef storm. For that sophisticated evening there is a formal meals area with feature wall and yet another signature chandelier.

There is a theatre room /rumpus room and a separate family room that opens up into the alfresco area. Other features included security entrance camera, ducted heated, evaporative cooling ducted vacuum, porcelain tiles through out wet areas and carpet in the bedrooms. Inspection will impress the fussiest buyers.

This beautifully presented home with a floor plan ahead of it’s time. Comprises three good sized bedrooms, main with walk in robes and ensuite, two other bedrooms have built in robes. The lounge/dining room and the kitchen/meals/family area both overlook the side courtyard/play ground/pergola, complete with gas mains connection for the BBQ. Extra long & wide landscaped driveway (suitable for off street parking for 8 cars) leads to a rear carport and storage room.

Other features include double glazed windows, ducted heating, evaporative cooling, security alarm system, gas hot plates, range hood, electric wall oven, beautiful Tasmanian Oak timber floor boards, terra cotta roof tiles and much much more.

A little note about this handy location: - 500 metres to Hughes Parade Shops, Ruthven Primary School and St Joseph Primary School - 1 kilometre to Ruthven Train Station & Edwardes Park Lake - 2 kilometres to Reservoir Train Station & shopping precinct Frontage 18.23m & rear boundary 20m, total area 723m2. Inspection will impress.

For Sale By Negotiation Price Guide: Suit $480,000 - $520,000 buyers

Epping

View: Saturday 10.30am - 11.00am For Sale By Negotiation Details: Tony Delinaoum 0418 313 123 or Karen Trigg 0432 374 873 Price Guide: Suit $465,000 - $495,000 buyers

2/10 Pembroke Street

Epping

Private Sale

View: Saturday 11.30am - 12.00pm Details: Tony Delinaoum 0418 313 123 or Karen Trigg 0432 374 873

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Attention First Home Buyers, Retirees or Investors

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This modern unit is situated in a quiet neighbourhood, close to bus stop and a short stroll to the Greenbrook Shopping Centre. Ideal for a retired couple, or first home buyers who are looking for a low maintenance lifestyle. This quality built villa unit offers two spacious bedrooms, both with built in robes, a spacious kitchen meals area and a family room that overlooks a rear court yard garden. There is a sparkling bathroom with separate shower recess and a separate laundry. Features include ducted heating, stainless steel under bench oven, gas hot plates and range hood.

The biggest family can live comfortably in this home of over 400m2 or 44sqs.Boasting 5 huge bedrooms all with access to either an ensuite or a two way bathroom. The master bedroom features a parents retreat, full ensuite with double vanity & his and her’s walk in robes. Formal entrance hall leads to an open plan kitchen/dining/living area with an adjacent rumpus/media room. The kitchen features a 900mm stainless steel stove, dishwasher, stone benchtops and butlers pantry. Double bi-fold doors lead to an alfresco entertainment area with landscaped gardens. Upstairs there is a retreat/games room & study with access to a private balcony. Inspection will impress.

Price Guide: Suit $550,000 - $595,000 buyers View:

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This neighbourhood is filling fast. Don’t miss your chance to build one home or two in the sizzling Summerhill Estate. Houses are going up fast. Situated close to Craigieburn Road.

Lot 1524 - Frontage & Rear Boundary: 13.74m Side Boundaries: 25m, Total Area: 343m2.

Lot 1527 - Frontage & Rear Boundary: 14m Side Boundary: 30m2, Total Area: 420m2.

Price Guide: Suit $300,000 - $330,000 buyers View: Saturday 1.30pm - 2.00pm

Price Guide: Suit $225,000 Buyers View:

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RESIDENTIAL RENTAL PROPERTIES

1/102 Derby Drive EPPING $280pw View Sat 9.30am

9 Lyndon Street LALOR $240pw View Sat 10.00am

57 Hendersons Road EPPING $330pw View Sat 10.30am

Cute & cosy unit close to schools & shops. Comprising 3 BRs, BIRs, Budget Conscious? This 2 bedroom home is close to schools, 3 bedroom home, split system, freshly large lounge with gas wall furnace, modern kitchen, meals area, shops & transport. Features a good sized kitchen, large lounge painted, polished floor boards and a small low maintenance courtyard, single lock-up garage and alarm. room, timber boards, carpeted bedrooms, off street parking. double garage.

71 Childs Road LALOR View Sat 11.30am $300pw

3 Axa Way SOUTH MORANG $330pw View Sat 12.30pm

Roomy, Clean & Homely. This freshly painted 3 bedroom Lovely 3 BR home, BIRs, kitchen/meals area with home offers lounge, dining, gas stove, gas wall furnace, gas appli, ducted heating & RC air con, spacious double LU garage, polished boards & a great backyard. double garage with internal access & garden shed.

145 Boundary Road WOLLERT $300pw View Sat 1.30pm Rustic Weatherboard on Acreage. Comprises 3 bedrooms with BIRs, L shaped lounge & dining area, gas space heater, large kitchen, laundry, sunroom & toilet. Double garage, fully fenced.

9408 8522 736 High Street, Epping

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Club Mandalay on its way It’s at your leisure for this sporting complex

everidge Property Developers recently unveiled designs for the future Club Mandalay.

During an information evening, Mandalay at Beveridge residents were shown detailed artist’s impressions (above), floor plans and scaled

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be a one-stop-shop for residents with all of their leisure and sporting needs housed under the one roof and all just a short stroll away from their own front door,” Mandalay’s development manager Rod Binedell says.

“SJB has done a wonderful job of translating our vision for Club Mandalay ... we can’t wait to see this community hub come to life.”

Mandalay at Beveridge has land lots ranging from 315 square metres to 818 square metres with prices starting at $135,000. ■ Details: 1300 875 707 or visit MandalayBeveridge.com.au.

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outlines of the club. Designed by multi-awardwinning architects SJB, Club Mandalay will cover more than 1000 square metres on two hectares. It offers a 25-metre heated outdoor lap pool, a children’s pool, sun deck, two tennis courts, a fully equipped gym, cafe, pro-shop, play

equipment and a putting green, all overlooking Mandalay’s 18-hole golf course.

Construction of the tennis courts will begin early next year.

Avid Sports – an internationally renowned company that manages world-class golf clubs across Australia and overseas – will be operations managers for Club Mandalay’s facilities.

Beveridge has also launched My Mandalay, a residents-only intranet service which will include Club Mandalay updates, community announcements, tennis court/golf course bookings and more services once the club opens.

“Once completed, Club Mandalay will literally

AUCTION SATURDAY 17TH NOVEMBER 2012 AT 1.00PM (UNLESS SOLD PRIOR) PANORAMA PLUS ON 50 ACRES (APPROX) The perfect weekender while waiting on your dream home to be built. Low to steep pasture land with 3 paddocks, 3 dams and the Queen Parrot Creek flowing through, also a bore, the flat acreage could be used as a market garden while the high country could be grazed or for those wanting recreational pursuits such as wildlife watching or motor bike riding.

This distinctive property has an American Style barn with concrete floor and internal framing for 5 bedrooms, ensuite, bathroom and kitchen/family area (new wiring), just waiting for the handyman to put the finishing touches to the property. located not far from the Hume Freeway and only an hour or so from Melbourne C.B.D. Inspections Strictly by Appointment Contact: Hugh McGowan, 0407 505 300

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