Sunbury & Macedon Ranges Weekly 02-04-2013

APRIL 2 | 2013

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Shire won’t budge on supermart

BY ANGELA VALENTE RIDDELLS Creek residents will continue to fight a Macedon Ranges Council decision to grant a permit for a supermarket in the town.

About 80 residents gathered at the council meeting on Wednesday to show they were united in their opposition to the supermarket.

In February, the council approved the permit application at 1-3 Station Street that included a plan for a supermarket with retail outlets and 179 parking spaces.

At the Wednesday meeting, Cr Henry McLaughlin sought to rescind the decision but the council did not agree.

On March 22, four Riddells Creek residents — Lyn Hovey, Jenny Grounds, John Ball and architect Yvonne von Hartel — lodged an appeal at the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal over the permit issue.

At last week’s meeting, Cr McLaughlin put forward a motion, asking the council that, with the matter going to the tribunal, it should no longer support the issue of a planning permit.

The motion was defeated.

It was met with shouting from the gallery, with residents yelling ‘‘what a disgrace’’, with another saying, ‘‘boycott the supermarket’’.

Cr McLaughlin said the motion was

planning professional to understand.’’

A petition with 335 signatures was tabled at the meeting.

Cr Jennifer Anderson said the council needed to show solidarity with a decision it had already taken. ‘‘Last month I didn’t support the application and I still feel that way.

But we can’t flip and flop and go back on our decisions.’’

Ms Hovey, a member of Transition Town Riddell, was disappointed by the council’s decision but vowed not to give up the fight. ‘‘You could see the passion of the crowd. People are very respectful and passionate about Riddells Creek. ‘‘It might have been an 8-1 [council vote] setback, but all is not lost.’’

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not about planning but a vision for Riddells Creek and how the council responded to a community that was asking for help. ‘‘We cannot change the decision the council made last month, but we can decide tonight which side of the table Macedon Ranges Council will be sitting when we walk through the doors at VCAT,’’ he said at the meeting. ‘‘The complex is the most significant development in Riddells Creek in 20 if not 40 years. ‘‘It’s probably the most significant development Riddells Creek will see in the next 20 to 40 years. ‘‘There are many problems with this plan and one does not need to be a

Sunbury Girl Guides — including Umindi, Emily, Tahlia and Nickieran — have taken an extra step for charity.

Thirteen girls and two group leaders took part in Care Australia’s Walk in Her Shoes challenge to help make life just a little easier for people in developing countries. The Sunbury team walked 10,000 steps a day for a week late last month. Group leader Annette Swaffield says the girls, aged five to 11, loved the challenge and learned about the hardships women and children overseas have to go through. ‘‘We spent a month working up to it, teaching them about what women and children go through in developing countries. When we started, we encouraged them to walk as many steps as possible and keep increasing it. We were surprised how many of them reached 10,000 steps on the first day.’’ The group is aiming to raise $600 and is still looking for donations. To donate: walkinhershoes2013. everydayhero.com/au/sunbury-wongguri-girl-guides

Money trail Council chases promised funds

Safe passage Ranges towns get new footpaths

Kinder hub Councillors mull over new site

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Picnic for a cuddly crowd IF you go down to Gisborne on Saturday you will find more than 300 teddy bears have taken over the town’s adventure playground.

They will be taking part in the teddy bear picnic organised by Gisborne’s Emma Gierschick to raise funds for Down Syndrome Victoria (DSV).

Down syndrome is an issue close to Ms Gierschick’s heart — her eight-month-old daughter Amelia has the genetic condition.

Ms Gierschick says about 300 children are expected at the fundraiser. ‘‘Initially it was going to be a local mothers’ group, but now we have several hundred children attending.’’

There will be a jumping-castle, face-painting, pony rides, a children’s animal farm, teddy bear songs and cupcakes, CFA fire truck and a life-size teddy bear.

Ms Gierschick is looking for volunteers to help with a sausage sizzle and first aid.

There will be judging on the oldest, biggest and best-dressed teddy bears as well as the best child disguise and best picnic mat.

Ms Gierschick said DSV provided training and support when Amelia was diagnosed with the condition.

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Spring Street gets a $14m question

BY TARA MURRAY

Off to party: Emma Gierschick and Amelia are ready for the picnic. ‘‘We were told at 13 weeks [of pregnancy] that there was a high possibility of our child having Down syndrome. ‘‘When she was diagnosed we had so much support from DSV. . . it supported us and helped us in any way they could.’’

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Ms Gierschick hopes to raise $5000.

The picnic is from 11.30am2.30pm at Gisborne Adventure Playground in Brantome Street.

More details: 0407 217 027 — Angela Valente

HUME Council is seeking answers on the elusive $14.7 million allocated by the previous Labor government for a government services building in Broadmeadows .

The Coalition government announced in March last year the building would no longer be built. In the 2012-13 state budget, it diverted the money for the ‘ central activities areas and strategic sites,’ to be used statewide.

On February 6, mayor Geoff Porter wrote to then treasurer Kim Wells, asking for an update on the funding and whether Hume would get any of it.

In his email, Cr Porter suggested projects in Broadmeadows, Craigieburn and Sunbury that could well use funding.

At a council meeting last Monday, Cr Adem Atmaca expressed his disappointment that the council was yet to be given a reply from the state government. ‘‘This $14.7 million was allocated to Hume Council for its central business district works. ‘‘However, a change of government saw

that we got neither the building nor the $14.7 million. . . the money was taken back and distributed through all the central business activity areas across the state. ‘‘It’s like the reversal of Robin Hood.

They are taking money from the poor and distributing it among the wealthy suburbs.’’

Cr Atmaca said it was not the first time the council had failed to receive a response from the government. ‘‘We are [also] having issues with other departments . . . [from whom] we aren’t getting responses and it’s very disappointing.’’

Cr Jack Ogilvie said two Hume projects — parking at Sunbury and Craigieburn stations — were important. ‘‘They [the government] have brought the money forward to budgets, saying it’s still there for something.’’

Cr Atmaca advocated that the state government commit the funding back to projects in Hume.

He said the parking situations in Craigieburn and Sunbury, both major issues, could be solved with less than half the $14.7 million.

Time for a cuppa and more as house becomes like home SUNBURY Neighbourhood House is hoping its new weekly session will attract more people and volunteers.

Time for a Cuppa, which starts early next month, is different from other house programs. ‘‘People don’t have to need a reason to attend each week, but it will be somewhere to go and somewhere to be,’’ says House co-ordinator Anita Barnard.

‘‘They may just want to get out of the house and use the computers or do crosswords and not want to talk to anyone and that’s OK. ‘‘Establishing social connections in the community is good for improving people’s health.’’

She said the activities would vary, depending on what people wanted to do and the skills of the volunteers running the program. ‘‘We will look at having a conversation group,

card games, jigsaw puzzles, walking sessions and things like that. We are looking at getting a guest speaker once a term and getting some linedancing lessons. ‘‘We will always have different group activities running, including looking at doing recipe swapping and walking. ‘‘The sky is the limit with the opportunities we have and we are looking at using three areas in

the centre, allowing for different activities.’’

Ms Barnard said volunteers were needed. ‘‘People have the opportunity to be involved as a participant, volunteer or as both.’’

The house offers educational, social, recreational and support programs for people of all backgrounds, ages and cultures.

Information: 9740 6978

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MORE frequent and longer trains on the Sunbury line are the highlights for Sunbury residents in a $30 billion state plan detailing a vision for Melbourne’s transport system.

The Network Development Plan — Metropolitan Rail, released on Wednesday by Public Transport Victoria chief executive Ian Dobbs, details the infrastructure and services needed over the next 20 years.

The Melbourne Metro rail tunnel — which will run from South Kensington to South Yarra via Parkville and the Domain — is the key to the project.

Mr Dobbs said the PTV ‘‘fervently’’ believed in the need for the nine-kilometre rail tunnel, estimated to cost $5 billion.

He said the tunnel would allow the system to grow to meet the expected patronage of 1.1 billion boardings a year by 2031.

Under the plan, Sunbury trains will run through the Metro tunnel. ‘‘Implementation of the Melbourne Metro rail tunnel project will enable more Sunbury line services to operate and the opportunity to operate largercapacity trains on that corridor,’’ the report says.

It’s expected once the tunnel is built it will cater for an additional four Sunbury line services an hour during peak-hour.

From 2020, larger-capacity trains will run on the Sunbury line, which can carry up to 1600 passengers per train.

Completion of the Regional Rail Link in 2016 will coincide with more trains on the Sunbury line. By then, it’s expected there will be nine trains an hour during peak hour on the Sunbury line and three during off-peak times.

Signalling upgrades on the Sunbury line will also help increase services.

organised activities throughout the month to raise awareness about autism. A community barbecue will be held at noon this Saturday at the Romsey Lions Reserve. There will be facepainting and children’s activities.

CCH children’s services co-ordinator Prue Southey said a fund-raising dinner would be held at Sicilian Vespers restaurant in Romsey on Thursday for the Play Connect group, an autismspecific playgroup.

She said the group was for newly diagnosed children and their parents. ‘‘Families are often very raw, confused and vulnerable. This group offers reliable information and support.’’

It’s run by Shantelle Grant, who has an eight-year-old autistic daughter and built the group from two families last year to more than 15 now.

Mrs Grant says the families — from the Macedon Ranges, Sunbury, Kilmore and Wallan areas — come in

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Public Transport Users Association president Tony Morton said Sunbury and Craigieburn should benefit from the completion of the Regional Rail Link. ‘‘According to the PTV documents, this should allow additional peak-hour trains to run on these lines, and boost the frequency to a train every 10 minutes all day. ‘‘We urge the state government to provide funding in the budget to allow these additional services to run.’’

Dr Morton criticised the elevating of the Melbourne Metro rail tunnel project, saying replacing Melbourne’s antiquated signalling system would do more to improve capacity. ‘‘The plan is fine but the sequence is wrong,’’ Dr Morton said. ‘‘By putting Melbourne Metro – the most expensive project by far – ahead of everything, they are jeopardising everything else.’’

— With The Age

Legendary American singersongwriter Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band, Jimmy Barnes and The Rubens delighted the fans with two sell-out concerts at Hanging Rock at the weekend. For a full wrap-up, including pictures from the concerts, log on to www.macedonrangesweekly. com.au

Playgroup’s prize Woodend Playgroup has won the ‘playgroup of the month’ gong for March. Playgroup Victoria chief executive Viv Cunningham-Smith presented the award to Faye Cormick, president of the Woodend committee. Ms Cormick said: “This year our membership has risen by 30 per cent, which suggests that our efforts to establish ourselves as an extension of the Woodend community is gaining momentum.’’

Woodend playgroup, which started in 1979, has 64 families and 91 children enrolled this year.

Tending the garden Six primary schools in the Macedon Ranges have each received $1000 from Western Water for their garden projects. Clarkefield, Gisborne, Holy Cross, New Gisborne, Romsey and Woodend primary schools were given the funding at a World Water Day celebration in Bacchus Marsh on March 22. Work planned includes creating or improving vegetable gardens, installing tanks and pumps, and creating indigenous and sensory gardens.

Blow the blues away: Shantelle Grant with Romsey Primary School pupils Grace, Charli and Neisha, sitting on the school’s blue friendship chair.

Picture: Paul Rovere every week to share stories and offer support. ‘‘We structure the play so it’s a safe environment and mums can come and connect with other mums going through the same process. During diag-

nosis, it’s a draining, scary process.’’

Playgroup details: Shantelle Grant, 0411 444 447 — Angela Valente

Busy as bees The Alister Clark Memorial Rose Garden group in Bulla will hold a working bee from 10.30am on Saturday. Volunteers need to bring their own boots and gloves. Details Helen, 9205 2306

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Towns shine light on autism ROMSEY and Lancefield residents will embrace Autism Awareness Month by turning their communities blue.

As part of the international awareness campaign, landmarks throughout the shire, including the Woodend clocktower and Gisborne fountain, will be lit up in blue.

Visual displays and information will be presented in shop windows in Romsey and Lancefield.

Today is Autism Awareness Day, but celebrations for autism spectrum disorders continue throughout April.

Ingrid Mooy, the organiser of activities in Lancefield, said driving down High Street at night seeing the town lit up in blue would be an amazing sight. ‘‘We hope that by the end of the week residents will be more aware and informed of autism and the difficulties associated with autism as well as the joys.”

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House proud, for three decades GOONAWARRA Neighbourhood House won’t be the same with the retirement of manager Lis Rauch.

Ms Rauch, who has been at the centre since it began, has retired after serving the Goonawarra community for 30 years. She was farewelled with a celebration last month.

Ms Rauch last week told the Weekly she didn’t expect to be at the house for so long. She started as a volunteer with the Goonawarra advancement committee in 1983. ‘‘When I started volunteering for the committee there were only 60 houses in Goonawarra and there was nothing here [services and infrastructure]. ‘‘I was then employed to lobby for infrastructure like the schools, childcare and neighbourhood house.’’

In 1988, she took up the role as neighbourhood house co-ordinator and was appointed as the manager of the new Goonawarra Neighbourhood House in 1990. ‘‘I have strong memories of making this happen. There’s no one special memory. It was about working to provide a facility, not just for Goonawarra but for all of Sunbury. ‘‘I’m pleased where the house has got to and it’s quite an asset to the community which I’m proud of.’’

Staff member Sue Burke said Ms Rauch was integral in establishing and growing the centre.

Ms Rauch, 59, said she would spend her retirement travelling, working in the garden and spending time with her 17 grandchildren.

— Tara Murray

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Going home: Lis Rauch has retired after a long stint with the neighbourhood house.

A FOOTPATH to be built along Gisborne-Melton Road will connect a new housing estate with a path leading to Gisborne Secondary College.

In November, the Weekly highlighted residents’ concerns about a dirt walking track, near The Willows in Gisborne, with waist-high grass they said posed a safety risk to children walking to school.

The track meets a concrete footpath just after the children’s crossing on Gisborne-Melton Road near the school.

But this section of the road has been overlooked by Macedon Ranges Council, which has instead promised to built a footpath on the other side of Gisborne Secondary College.

Council director of assets and operations Dale Thornton said the path would extend from the children’s

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crossing to Dalton Street. The housing estate in Dalton Street will also get a footpath.

The council will spend $260,000 on expanding its network of footpaths.

Mr Thornton said new sections of footpaths were completed in Corinella Road in Woodend, creating a pathway from Ashbourne Road to the Woodend railway station car park.

“We’ve targeted high-traffic areas located in and around schools, business districts, community facilities and areas where there are missing sections in the existing [footpath] network,’’ he said.

New footpaths will also be built at: Argyle Street in New Gisborne, Kilmore Road in Gisborne, Beauchamp and Barton streets in Kyneton, High Street in Lancefield, Smith Street in Macedon, Park Lane, Station Street and Jinker Way in Romsey and Brooke and Wood streets in Woodend.

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Armed with alarms: Brett Magrath warns residents of the importance of smoke alarms.

“It’s vital that smoke alarms are located in the right places, tested regularly and batteries replaced every year. So, at the end of daylight saving when you change back your clocks, change your smoke alarm batteries

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Timely warning rings true AFTER more than 30 house fires last year in the Macedon Ranges and Sunbury areas, the CFA is warning residents to ensure they have working smoke alarms in their homes.

Kyneton Fire Brigade captain Brett Magrath wants residents to change their smoke alarm batteries this Sunday as part of the annual ‘change your clocks’ campaign.

Mr Magrath says fire is unpredictable and residents need to be careful. ‘‘Smoke alarms are designed to wake you up.

That’s what they are for; they can detect smoke long before we can while we’re sleeping.’’

Last month, a dryer caught fire in a house in Beauchamp Street in Kyneton.

Mr Magrath said residents needed to take precautions, including cleaning lint from dryers, and taking extra care when cooking.

CFA deputy chief officer Steve Warrington said smoke alarms should be placed between each bedroom area and the rest of the house.

“If you sleep with your bedroom door shut, consider having a smoke alarm inside the bedroom. In a multiple-storey home a smoke alarm is required on every storey, located in the path that people will use to evacuate.

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with long-life alkaline batteries.’’

Mr Magrath said elderly residents who needed help changing their smoke alarm battery could call the CFA on 5422 1241.

MACEDON Ranges Council will investigate new sites in Gisborne for an early-years hub — but it won’t disclose where.

The council adopted a report in-camera at a meeting on Wednesday night about the proposed new site options for the hub.

Mayor Roger Jukes said the council worked through a ‘‘long list’’ of potential sites to determine the most suitable one and would start investigation and consultation with key groups. ‘‘Once we’ve had an opportunity to speak to the relevant stakeholders and hear their feedback, the council will again consider the matter,’’ he said.

The council will keep the report confidential to ensure information on the potential sites is ‘‘managed appropriately and does not compromise council or any other party’’.

Cr Sally Piper said the council was committed to working with the community to achieve a suitable site for the hub. ‘‘We understand that the community has an interest in this project and appreciate your patience as we work through the required processes.’’

Last year, the council considered having the hub development at Gisborne’s Daly Reserve but it backed off after a community campaign against the decision.

In December, the council withdrew its plan for the reserve and decided to look for other sites. The earlyyears hub could still be built on the reserve if no other site is deemed suitable.

— Angela Valente

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Haunted jaunts The old homesteads in Melbourne’s north-west make it a favourite site for ghost hunters. Tara Murray joined one tour searching for spectres.

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lex Mifsud suddenly stops talking and asks: ‘‘Did anyone else see that?’’ He looks for another moment, then says: “There was a lady just ran across the room. It’s the first time I’ve seen someone run across this room like that.’’ But it wasn’t just any lady. It was a ghost.

It isn’t the first time Alex claims to have seen one, nor will it be the last. Misfud is one of the hosts of Lantern Ghost tours. On this occasion he is taking a group through Point Cook Homestead. ‘‘People get pushed, poked, their hair gets lifted,’’ he says. ‘‘Some people hear their names being called and others can smell and hear things. Every night is different. Some nights there’s lots of activity, then other nights we don’t get as much.’’

Jacqui Travaglia started Lantern Ghost Tours Williamstown in 2009. She and her partner Andrew Wishart have expanded the tours to Altona, Point Cook and Eynesbury homesteads, and overnight tours to places like the infamous J-Ward asylum in Ararat.

Travaglia has seen ghosts for as long as she can remember. ‘‘I grew up in a haunted house in Williamstown and I used to see a little old woman walking around the house and hear footsteps that were unexplained. A little old woman used to live there with her husband and she liked to cook. ‘‘Then I moved to England and there’s a lot of history and ghost activity there as well. I did every single ghost tour I could do and stayed at every haunted place I could. Then my friends would come along with me and go ghost hunting. Their friends started to join and then I thought, I could get a bit extra for this and cover my costs, and it developed into a business.’’

Travaglia says the Point Cook Homestead is one of the most active places for ghosts, with at least 12 there.

They include a little boy who drowned, a stablehand,

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a cat, a couple, an RAAF pilot and the ghosts of the property’s owner Thomas Chirnside, his brother Andrew and his wife Mary. ‘‘Point Cook Homestead has the most activity and we haven’t had a tour without any action. It’s not scary, but a welcoming tour. ‘‘At Eynesbury we believe there’s a lot of spirits there as they use to hold wakes there. When somebody died they would hold a wake and put the body on the lounge-room table and people would come and see the body and they would keep a visual on it in case it woke up. That’s why we believe there’s a lot of bodies trapped. ‘‘The scariest [place] is the J-Ward asylum [in Ararat] which housed the criminally insane. We stay overnight there and it’s quite uncomfortable. We had one guest we believe was possessed and we’ve had people locked in the cells, which is physically impossible.’’

Travaglia says many people who look for ghosts are sceptics, who want to be proved wrong or right. ‘‘We have a lot of sceptics come to our tours. We have a number of different tours catering for those who want to research it more with equipment, and others involving the general public. ‘‘Some walk away more sceptical, but have a good night having enjoyed the stories. The best thing is when they change their minds. Sceptics are more scared than the non-sceptics when they experience something. ‘‘For us it’s about the history, the stories and the ghosts. Some of the stories are more interesting than fiction.’’

‘‘My wife was the believer. But I have since changed my mind. There’s whistling upstairs, unexplained noises, stomping upstairs, glasses break, chairs and cutlery move and you can come in the morning and the stove top is on. We get lots of people taking photos on the stairs and they will send them in and we’ll see a person in the background.’’

Levey isn’t the pub’s first owner to change his mind about ghosts.

Frank Nelson and his wife bought the hotel in March 1984. It took only three days for Nelson to experience his first ghost. He was pushed down the stairs resulting in an ankle broken in three spots. The final straw was when Nelson felt a hand between his leg and the plaster cast. He and his wife moved out a short time later.

Levey says there are three known ghosts who haunt the pub, including a Chinese man who was found hanging in the stables after a fight over gold, and Irish man Patrick Regan, who was murdered after talking about finding gold. The third is a little girl who was murdered by her father and thrown in the well at the rear of the hotel. The girl, who was intellectually disabled, is often seen around the staircases; a number of children have reported seeing her.

Levey says many people come to the pub, just to see if they can see ghosts. ‘‘There’s three types of people who come to the pub to see the ghosts. You have the people who come to take photos, you have the psychics and mediums, and then you have those dressed all in black who come on the full moon at midnight.’’

Paul Levey didn’t believe in ghosts until 2006,

The Blackwood Hotel is another which claims it’s the most haunted pub in Australia. ‘‘I’m not a great believer of ghosts, but you get a sixth sense about things,’’ says Heinz Mueller, who took over the hotel three years ago.

when he took over The Coach & Horses Inn in Clarkfield, which many people call Australia’s most haunted pub. ‘‘I thought the stories were sort of not true,’’ he says.

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‘‘When I’m doing my rounds, you get a feeling around the [former] morgue and you feel the hair on the back of your neck stand up. Staff members, some who have been here for over 20 years, won’t work by themselves, so that says something.’’

He says there are four ghosts at the hotel and describes them as ‘‘friendly.’’

The most famous are Laura Dalton, who was burnt to death in the 1940s, and a miner who sits next to the fire. ‘‘Everyone who comes here, comes to see if they can see the ghosts. We take them on tours of the cellars and downstairs. Unit three has been built into the morgue and people come from far and wide to stay in that room.’’

In 2007, a TV series, Haunted Australia, visited nine locations looking for ghosts, three were in Melbourne’s outer north-west. They visited the Coach & Horses Inn and the Blackwood Hotel, as well as the Melton Equestrian Centre.

The old Sunbury University campus, which was originally the Sunbury Lunatic Asylum, is another spot where ghosts have been reported, while there’s reports of a maid being seen at Salesian Bridge also in Sunbury.

Travaglia puts this down to the fact that a lot of the old buildings are still in existence. ‘‘I think the reason for that is that we we have a lot of old homesteads like Eynesbury and Point Cook. On the other side of the city, they have lost a lot of that and the history with it.’’

Back at Point Cook, sadly for Misfud, no one else sees the lady running across the room. On this occasion, it was the only ghost to appear on the tour and many people are left disappointed.

Opinion will always be divided on whether ghosts are real, but for people like Mifusd believing is only the beginning.

Jacqui Travagli a and Andrew Wishart run La ntern Ghost To urs.

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Population boom or bust for Hume?

Beginner drivers step up to the L-plate LEARNING to drive, for Melburnians, is almost a must.

With many parts of the city not well served by public transport, cars become indispensable for shopping or dropping children off at school . . . if you can drive.

Hume Whittlesea Local Learning and Employment Network (HWLLEN) has identified a gap in driver education services for people aged 21 and above, and especially young parents whose learner-driving has been interrupted. ‘‘Research done by Centrelink also showed many middle-aged migrant women have given up

on ever getting their licence and mainly because of the costs,’’ community action leader Huon Damm told the Weekly. ‘‘Such people in the 30-35-year-old age bracket are quite disconnected.’’

HWLLEN is offering free driving lessons for older learners as an adjunct to its regular L2P driver education courses.

The Ignition initiative is open to Hume residents aged 21 and over.

And if you are already fully qualified to drive, consider becoming a mentor to others.

Details: Nicky Leitch, 9309 5500.

BY HELEN GRIMAUX BOOM times in Hume may be good for business, but there are real concerns about the ongoing affordability and sustainability of new residential subdivisions.

In its submission to the state government’s Melbourne planning strategy discussion paper, Hume Council echoes concerns cited by the government’s own senior ministerial advisor Roz Hansen. ‘‘We know that growing the boundary further and further out has not solved the affordable housing issue,’’ Ms Hansen said last week. ‘‘We have an increase in the number of youth out on the fringe who aren’t taking participating in the education system, who are becoming unemployed and disillusioned with their lot.’’

Last week, Hume Council sent in its own submission on the government’s discussion paper — the latter prepared by Ms Hansen and her advisory committee — calling for an authority independent of government to be responsible for ‘‘the co-ordination of land release and infrastruc-

ture delivery to ensure the equitable and timely provision of state infrastructure spending’’. ‘‘Governance surrounding growth areas needs to be improved,’’ Hume’s submission says, calling for a review of the current Growth Area Authority. ‘‘The current regime of authorities, such as the GAA, duplicates council planning processes (and) needs to be reviewed in favour of an authority charged with co-ordinating the planning of growth corridors and leaving the detailed planning and implementation of specific areas to council,’’ it states.

The council criticises the government’s discussion paper for failing to properly identify or present solutions to address what it termed ‘‘the growing disparity between the two Melbournes’’.

In February, Hume mayor Geoff Porter released One Melbourne or Two? on behalf of Melbourne’s 10 interface councils, including Hume.

The report confirmed shortfalls in government funding that meant transport, jobs, education, medical, aged care and community facilities were not coping with the population boom.

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Key to safety: HWLLEN community action leader Huon Damm and driver education organiser Nicky Leitch are putting people in the driver’s seat.

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Gridlock, but rail crossing up in air DESPITE increasing calls for a third rail crossing in Sunbury, when and where it will be built is still a mystery.

Hume Council and developer Places Victoria (formerly VicUrban) had an agreement under which the developer was to build a third crossing after 750 homes had been built in the Jacksons Hill estate.

As reported by the Weekly on September 25, a decision on the crossing was to be made after the council elections in October.

The council and developer had earlier said technical problems had prevented them announcing a decision by last August.

Last week, both said a decision had still not been made.

The original plan was to build the new crossing using the Jacksons Hill viaduct connecting to Vineyard Road.

Sunbury Business Association president Michael Osborne said the town was in desperate need of the third crossing,

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especially since the introduction of Metro trains in November. ‘‘I know many people won’t go into the town centre at a certain time as they can’t move. ‘‘Strip shopping involves traffic moving regularly, but the main streets can be gridlocked due to traffic.’’

Hume’s infrastructure director Steve Crawley said the council was still in discussions with Places Victoria.

“Both have encountered significant environmental, engineering and heritage issues with the viaduct road route. We are, therefore, investigating alternative routes.”

A Places Victoria spokeswoman said it had been awaiting a decision from the council on its preferred option for the crossing. ‘‘The council has requested Places Victoria undertake a detailed investigation of an alternative alignment. Places Victoria will continue to work closely with the council to resolve this issue.’’

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What’s on in our Shire Notice of Intention to Sell – 42 Dunsford Street, Lancefield

Have Your Say: Draft Bushland Management Plans

Notice Under Section 189 of the Local Government Act 1989

Community comments are invited for the following draft bushland management plans:

In accordance with Section 189 of the Local Government Act 1989, notice is hereby given that Council intends to sell 42 Dunsford Street, Lancefield by way of public auction.

• Bushland Reserve Sandy Creek Road • Barringo Bushland Reserve • Mount Gisborne Bushland Reserve • Bushland Reserve Hobbs Road

The area of the land is approximately 306 square metres (shown in bold fronting Dunsford Street). Title identifier is Volume 07658 Folio 025.

Copies of the draft plans will be available from Wednesday 27 March at Council offices and on Council’s website: www.mrsc.vic.gov.au Comments will be received no later than 5pm on Friday 26 April 2013. All comments are to be addressed to Paul Gray, Conservation Planner, PO Box 151, Kyneton, VIC 3444 or email pgray@mrsc.vic.gov.au

Employment A person has the right to make a written submission to Council under Section 223 of the Act on the above proposal and may request to appear in person (or be represented by a person named in the submission) at a meeting to be heard in support of the submission.

Any submissions received in relation to this matter will be presented to Council as attachments to the relevant Council Meeting or Committee Agenda, which are deemed to be public documents. Submitters may request that their name and address be omitted from their submission when it is presented, and this should be done in conjunction with their submission.

Submissions should be posted to the Chief Executive Officer, PO Box 151, Kyneton 3444 by no later than Friday 3 May 2013.

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Refer to the classifieds section for current Council job opportunities.

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Stalwart’s legacy right up our alley

BY TARA MURRAY

Bombs away Expert tips were drop-punted and handballed to Gisborne Secondary College year 7 students at a skills class with Essendon AFL players. Bombers Sean Gregory, Lauchlan Dalgleish, Ariel Steinberg, Dyson Heppell, Heath Hocking, Kyle Hardingham and Luke Davis demonstrated the game’s finer points.

Teacher Tenielle Brown said 60 students out of 170 were chosen to take part. ‘‘We had a tough decision to choose them. The kids who handed in all their work were rewarded with the experience. The players talked about resilience and what was needed to become an AFL footballer. The students really loved it and are still talking about it.’’

THE family of the late Alex Dacakis, a wellknown Sunbury identity, are proud and excited that Hume Council has approved plans to name a laneway in the town in his honour.

After a year of community consultation, the council last Monday approved the decision to name a right-of-way between Brook and Station streets as Dacakis Lane.

The council received no objections during this process.

The council has submitted an application to the Registrar of Geographic Names for review and registration in Vicnames.

Mr Dacakis, who was also known as Alex Lloyd, moved to Sunbury is 1942 and lived here until his death in 2005. ‘‘We feel really proud that they are going to recognise him,’’ said Mr Dacakis’s daughter Georgia, who was at the council meeting. ‘‘We are really proud of his contribution to Sunbury and he was responsible for bringing a number of the Greek community out to

Sunbury.’’ In 1947, Mr Dacakis and his wife Mary bought their first two businesses adjacent to each other in O’Shannessy Street.

Ms Dacakis said it was the beginning of her father and his brothers buying a number of businesses in town. ‘‘At one point [in the 1970s], the brothers ‘bookended’ both ends of the southern side of O’Shannessy between Station and Brook streets.

The family still owns a number of businesses in O’Shannessy Street and have a family farm in Diggers Rest.

Mr Dacakis’s wife Mary, who lived in Brook Street for 60 years until last year, said: ‘‘I’m very excited the council has decided to go ahead with this.’’ ‘‘He helped Sunbury grow and it’s nice to have this happen. The whole family is really happy about it.’’

Cr Jack Ogilvie, Jack Medcraft, Helen Patsikatheodorou and Ann Potter all spoke at the council meeting and welcomed the decision to name the lane after Mr Dacakis.

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• The money that you invest in these products doesn’t even have to be used to pay for a funeral. So there is no guarantee that your financial wishes will be carried out.

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The Weekly welcomes letters no longer than 200 words. All letters are subject to editing and must include a name, address and phone number. Post: The Editor, PO Box 740, Niddrie, 3042, or email westvoice@yourweekly.com.au Post a web comment to any story at sunburyweekly.com.au or macedonrangesweekly.com.au Life-saving services cut in pay row While Health Minister David Davis has as early as February this year sung the praises of MICA specialist ambulances and declared his commitment to ensure their rollout in regional Victoria, we in the Macedon Ranges have seen a dramatic reduction in their numbers.

There used to be nine MICA positions and now there are four.

Of them, one has been on sick leave for more than a year and two of the remaining three are team managers regularly rostered off to administer and meet, reducing their availability.

The reduction of MICA positions has happened by attrition and posts haven’t been refilled.

There are even MICA-trained people here who can’t use those skills because they are not in a MICA position.

The MICA paramedic has the highest level of training in the service.

They are trained to place patients into an induced coma. This is a skill usually performed only by anaesthetists and some emergency doctors.

MICA paramedics are able to transmit via Bluetooth 12-lead ECGs to selected hospitals to assist in most effective patient management of heart

being there should we need it.

The Napthine government has a responsibility to fix the situation. “Now!” is the operative word when you think ambulance.

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attacks. They can be crucial in a wide range of childhood health crises.

The cutback of these life-saving services to our community is in the context of this government dragging out the pay dispute with all paramedics: the highest trained and lowest paid in the country.

They have been offered a minuscule pay rise and a loss of holiday pay.

Paramedics are leaving to go interstate for better pay, making staff shortages and the issue of response times really difficult.

Out here in the Ranges we rely on the ambulance

Let us affirm and celebrate the considerable achievements of the federal government under Julia Gillard over the past years.

It is shameful that the media and Tony Abbott have tried, at every opportunity, to tear her down.

This negativity must stop.

Let’s cease this relentless and nasty criticism and remember this government’s achievements.

These include the disability insurance scheme, the NBN, and the healthy economy which survived the global financial crisis.

The list also includes the apology for forced adoption, serious attempts to address climate change and curb the big polluters, and the commissioning of the Gonski report on education.

In the next few months, let us open our minds and look at all issues fairly and not be swayed by ‘cruel and prejudiced’ media attention.

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A naturopath and fellow arthritis sufferer, she has been treating herself and others to manage pain for years.

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She says there are many forms of arthritic diseases, including 80 rheumatic conditions affecting millions of people worldwide.

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“We also use homeopathic and herbal medicines, along with vitamin, mineral and nutritional therapies.”

The clinic has a male sports therapist who works nights for clients who prefer a more intense approach to muscle health.

“There is nobody that cannot be helped in one way or another. I have helped many people achieve wonderful results through my advice and treatments.”

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A Culinary Wonderland A unique 10 acres (approx.) property with two dwellings midst the central highlands overlooking magnificent vistas of Mount Macedon. This property is a terrific opportunity for a tree change or a small business with planning permits to convert the 2 dwellings into a Bed & Breakfast and Café/Restaurant.

A delightful combination of lifestyle and rural living makes this a lifestyle must. The Orchards produce a tidy little profit from 300+ chestnut trees, 100+ cherry varieties, plus various heirloom apples, pears, pomegranates, mulberry, persimmons, walnuts and Nashi pears, plums and various other varieties all growing in Trentham’s Rich Red Volcanic Soils a gardeners dream. The property has been established over the original East Trentham cricket pitch which is still in the chestnut orchard and the 100+ year old equipment shed, which has many possibilities. With plenty of sheds and dual road access the possibilities are endless. With imagination and opportunity this is an increditable property available at the right price.

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Hugs for a family How are you going to persuade the kids to leave this, asks Carole Levy f the kids are in tow when checking out this property, expect them to respond enthusiastically because it has ‘fun’ and ‘room to romp’ written all over it.

After a trip down the long, gravelled circular driveway past tall trees in a park-like setting, the property of about 1.6 hectares looks like a leisure resort. An in-ground, solar-heated pool and hot tub, skirted by a timber deck, is the first eyecatcher. This is (for the kids at least) followed up with a timber fort and swathes of grass on two levels with enough surface area for a footy match. Paddocks at the side and back are ready for ponies — or perhaps a mini-bike track.

And an American barn with power and three roller doors is for serious storage or hobby stuff.

The homestead-style house has crazy-paved verandahs front and back, a bonus in Aussie summers and the spot to share a glass of wine while taking in views of the Mount’s cross.

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At the end of one of the hallways is the main bedroom with walk-in wardrobe and en suite, and a good-sized rumpus room with verandah access.

A few minutes from Woodend’s centre, this is a property ready to give a family a warm howdydo.

9 Shannon Court, Woodend Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 2 Living areas: Lounge-dining, rumpus The rest: Wood heater, split-system, verandahs, fenced pool, paddocks, dam, water tank, chook/dog run, vegie boxes, cubbyhouse, American-style barn Price: $659,000 Private sale Agent: Hunt Real Estate Gisborne, 5428 2644

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48 Forest Road Newham A3 B2 C2

Ideal Rural Escape This delightful family home situated on app 5 acres offers 3 bedrooms, main with ensuite & WIRs, others with BIRs, lightfilled open-plan modern kitchen/dining/living room boasts sweeping views to Mount Macedon & the Jim Jim. Features: front & rear verandahs, double garage with remote, massive shed, large water tank & three secure paddocks. The property, located in a tranquil surrounds is only minutes from the Newham General Store, Woodend & Kyneton.

5427 2277

Auction Price

Saturday 20th April 11:30am On Application

Inspect 5-5:30pm Wednesday 11-11:30am Saturday Agent

Francis Lyford-Pike 0417 388 452

Web ID 267269

All the hard work done aving had a makeover, there’ll be no need to pour your energy and time into this property. The updated interior includes three bedrooms with built-in robes, a revamped bathroom, open-plan living-dining space with feature stone wall and kitchen with stainless-steel appliances. A carport doubles as an entertainment area, while beyond is a shed with power connection. Ducted heating, evaporative cooling, polished floorboards, neat gardens and water tank are extras.

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14 Blyton Crescent, Sunbury Price: $349,000 Private sale Agent: Dunlop Real Estate Sunbury, 9744 2555

108 High Street Woodend

54 Evans Street, Sunbury 40 Aitken Street, Gisborne

8 McKim Road Gisborne

6 Mill Street Gisborne

EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST INVITED - CLOSING 19th APRIL, 2013

EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST INVITED - CLOSING 19TH APRIL 2013

1.991ha approx - 3 ROAD FRONTAGES McKim Road-Morrow Road-Wallaby Run Zoned Residential 1 | Macedon Ranges Planning Scheme Development Plan Overlay Schedule 4 applies For further details please contact our office

LOT 20 2.184ha approx | LOT 21 2.188ha approx LOT 22 2.210ha approx All Lots are over 5 acres and less than a km to town centre.

For further details please contact our office.

MORTGAGEE SALE

CONTACT Sunbury Office 9744 2555

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9744 2555 5428 2800

MORTGAGEE SALE

CONTACT Sunbury Office 9744 2555

Paula Carey 0411 407 703 Shantelle Cardwell-Smith 0421 217 582 John Dunlop 0419 001 991

Julie Gloster 0408 323 056 Howard Jones 0409 133 407 Josie Borg 0401 076 727 Michael Garvey 0412 298 258

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54 Evans Street, Sunbury 40 Aitken Street, Gisborne

9 Manlangi Court Macedon

30 Viewbank Lane Riddells Creek

‘WARANA’ – LEAVE THE WORLD BEHIND Set within a peaceful one acre (approx.) landscaped setting, and designed according to passive solar principles, ‘Warana’ is the epitome of timeless quality and understated elegance.

BEAUTIFUL FAMILY HOME ON OVER 14 ACRES FOR SALE $669,000 INSPECT THIS SATURDAY 11.30-12.00NOON Photo ID Required CONTACT Gisborne Office 5428 2800

60 Rees Road Sunbury

TOO GOOD TO MISS! FOR SALE $329,000 INSPECT THIS SATURDAY 10.30-11.00AM Photo ID Required CONTACT Sunbury Office 9744 2555

Sunbury

CORNER THE MARKET FOR SALE $299,000 INSPECT BY APPOINTMENT CONTACT Sunbury Office 9744 2555

32 Flinders Street Sunbury

FOR SALE $285,000 INSPECT THIS SATURDAY 12.30-1.00PM Photo ID Required CONTACT Sunbury Office 9744 2555

A potential dual occupancy site (STCA) on a corner block with 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms plus spacious living spaces, pergola, private gardens and a side gated access to large rear yard and double garage.

23 Towerbridge Rise Sunbury

MORE THAN MEETS THE EYE! Tastefully renovated 4 bedroom home with study and a rumpus room, large kitchen, meals, family, lounge, 2nd bathroom & laundry. s/s appliances, dishwasher, heating, cooling, wood heater, timber floors and ceiling fans. Lock

FOR SALE $320,000 INSPECT THIS SATURDAY 2.30-3.00PM Photo ID Required CONTACT Gisborne Office 5428 2800

Need a new project to add to your investment portfolio, or showcase your creative flair, then this 3 br home awaits you!

Large allotment close to Woodend village, schools & rail. The possibilities are endless. Currently tenanted.

303 Gap Road Sunbury

WHY KEEP SEARCHING? Great location and walking distance to shops, consisting of 3 bedrooms with BIRs, kitchen, meals, dining, lounge, under cover outdoor area and low maintenance back yard. This home is great for investors and first home owners.

FOR SALE $695,000 INSPECT THIS SATURDAY 1.30-2.00PM Photo ID Required CONTACT Sunbury Office 9744 2555

Far more than you can dream and only a short distance down a quiet lane. Offering town water plus creek frontage, stables, impressive and spacious accommodation with 3 defined living spaces, 4 bedrooms, study and double garage.

18 Russell Avenue Woodend

PRIVATE OASIS Immaculate presentation & the ultimate in privacy this property offers an ideal down sizer, first home buyer or investment property. Low maintenance gardens, entertaining area, 3 bedrooms, bright & sunny living areas & dble carport.

9744 2555 5428 2800

JACKSONS HILL STUNNER FOR SALE $359,000 INSPECT THIS SATURDAY 12.00-12.30PM Photo ID Required CONTACT Sunbury Office 9744 2555

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FOR SALE $529,000 INSPECT THIS SATURDAY 10.30-11.00AM Photo ID Required CONTACT Sunbury Office 9744 2555

An enchanting and light filled home with classic touches throughout. Boasting 4 brs, WIR, BIRs, ens, family bathroom and powder room, formal lounge, stunning kitchen, meals and family, double garage plus many beautiful features.

Leaders in Real Estate Excellence

Paula Carey 0411 407 703 Shantelle Cardwell-Smith 0421 217 582 John Dunlop 0419 001 991 APRIL 2, 2013

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REAL ESTATE WOODEND

9 Shannon Court

5428 2544 RIDDELLS CREEK

12 Gap Road “Spread Your Wings” on 4,000m² (approx. 1 Acre).

Meticulously maintained.

Country style home with long rear verandah overlooking a rolling lawn, established trees & shrubs. Functional design with 3 bedrms (ensuite), study & 2 living areas. Updates to bathroom & kitchen. Incl. natural gas ducted heating, gas log fire & ducted cooling. Carport & large garage/workshop. Easy walk to shops, schools & station - a great family home!

PRIVATE SALE: PRICE: $575,000 VIEW: Saturday 12.00 - 12.30pm

RIDDELLS CREEK

2 Price Drive

Real country living within minutes of township.

Land approx. 1.6 Ha (4 Acres).

Family home on over one and a half acres!

Land approx. 6616m².

The whole family will love this property – established gardens, beautiful views, solar heated in-ground swimming pool, paddocks for horses & even a chicken run!

The ranch style brick veneer home is spacious and offers 3 bedrooms & study or 4 bedrooms, 2 living areas, well appointed kitchen, ensuite & main bathroom. A large American style barn provides ample storage. A great lifestyle property.

Rare opportunity to purchase a property that peaceful township living is all about!

Commanding elevated position provides a sweeping personal outlook! Loads of room for the family to enjoy. Ideally located in a quiet cul-de-sac. Country lifestyle doesn’t get any better than this!

PRIVATE SALE: PRICE: $659,000 VIEW: Saturday 10.00 - 10.30am

PRIVATE SALE: PRICE: $599,000 VIEW: Saturday 11:00 - 11:30am

GISBORNE

5 Sunnypark Close

‘Silver Birches’. Very comfortable & convenient home.

GISBORNE

Lot 7 Plummer Street Select lot in a quiet court position. Ready to build on - Land 1,057m² approx.

Well appointed 4 bedrm home offering cosy lounge, light kitchen/meals area, ensuite, main bathroom & dbl integrated garage.

Established garden, beautifully private undercover outdoor area. On the edge of town & within mins to all facilities & fwy. A perfect package for first home buyers, down sizers or even investors. Land approx. 665m².

Well proportioned lot with all services available. Within newly established area. Some views. Good quality neighbouring homes.

Walking distance to schools, park and train station. Easy link to freeway and minutes to main town centre.

PRIVATE SALE: PRICE: $410,000

PRIVATE SALE: PRICE: $255,000

5 Penelope Court Style, Function and Form!

Land approx 1,201m² Fantastic allotment size allows for expansive Gisborne living! Quality home comprises 4 bedrms, study, lounge/dining, kitchen/meals/ living & home theatre rm. Entertaining is a breeze with an impressive undercover area.

Features a shed for storage or workshop, water tank, established gardens & easy walk to town! An outstanding place to call home & all you need to do is simply move in!

PRIVATE SALE: PRICE: $620,000 VIEW: Saturday 3.30 - 4.00pm

33 Brantome Street, Gisborne

NEW GISBORNE

MACEDON

25 Walgood Grove Character Filled Country Living In Beautiful Bushland Setting.

A ‘world away’ from hustle and bustle – yet so convenient to village amenities. 3 levels of open plan living & expansive decking overlooking the private surrounds.

Extensive use of timber & brick reflect a rural atmosphere. An opportunity to treat yourself to something special. Land approx. 6,189m².

PRIVATE SALE: PRICE: $470,000 VIEW: Saturday 2.00 - 2.30pm

www.huntrealestate.com.au

Wilma Grumont 0409 138 472 / Trevor Hunt 0418 550 832 / Brian Hunt 0418 320 412 20 SUNBURY & MACEDON RANGES WEEKLY

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4 Jackson Court

5428 2544 GISBORNE

Unit 4/92 Hamilton Street

A lovely unit in a beautiful garden setting.

Quiet and relaxing environment.

Value plus opportunity.

Well maintained home unit – walk to town centre.Two spacious bedrooms, built in robes, comfortable sitting room/dining area and kitchen/meals area. Sunroom and garden a botanic bliss. Garage and guest car park.

PRIVATE SALE: PRICE: $290,000 VIEW: Saturday 2:30 - 3:00pm

NEW GISBORNE Family Residence - Space & More Space.

Terraced Gardens, Court Location.

Land 1,650 m² (approx.)

PRIVATE SALE: PRICE: $599,000 VIEW: Saturday 1:30 - 2:00pm

PRIVATE SALE: PRICE: $398,000 VIEW: Saturday 11:00 - 11:30am

40 Calthorpe Street

GISBORNE

Cottage Style Weatherboard Home In Private ‘Old Town’ Position .

On approx. 2241m² on the fringe of town. 2 kitchens, 2 bathrooms, ensuite, 4 bedrooms, study & more. Great outdoor entertainment incl. inground swimming pool, extensive paving, protective verandas with quality tiling. 2 sep. garages. Independence or family interaction.

PRIVATE: PRICE: $598,000 VIEW: By appointment.

Unit 1/4 Morrow Road Great first home, downsize or investment opportunity!

Stand alone home/unit on super large allotment! Accommodation comprises three bedrooms, two way bathroom and wonderful open plan kitchen/meals/living space.The living space is north facing. Integrated single garage. Outside is where this property leaps ahead of its competitors. Loads of yard space for kids, a caravan or boat or trailer! Quality living Gisborne style!

PRIVATE SALE: PRICE: $395,000 VIEW: By appointment.

33 Brantome Street, Gisborne

6 Kennington Rise Family Friendly Dual Occupancy.

Love the location & be charmed by the home & garden. 3 bedrms, kitchen/meals, sitting room & large study/hobby room, family bathrm & laundry. Features polished floor boards, decorative cornices & open fire places.Triple garage & separate utility/storage shed. Within walking distance of all town amenities. Land Approx. 2,020m².

GISBORNE

“Pretty As A Picture”.

Quiet Court Location.

School & Station Nearby.

Quality 3 bedroom home with high ceilings & many traditional features. Covered Alfresco area & landscaped gardens. Double integrated garage. Absolutely ideal first home, retirement home or investment. Be quick as it is priced for a quick sale!

Enjoy the space & open plan living. Home comprises 4 bedrooms plus study, ensuite & main bathroom. Modern kitchen – plenty of bench area & dishwasher.

Double garage – remote control door, outside entertainment area, rain water tanks.

Landscaped garden, stone retaining walls, view to Mt. Macedon.

GISBORNE

13 Carbine Court

PRIVATE SALE: PRICE: $770,000 - $795,000 VIEW: By appointment.

NEW GISBORNE

Lots 6 & 7 Meek Street Receivers Realisation Sale.

Industrial Land 1946m² to 2080m².

Located in prosperous Industrial Estate.

Generous frontages up to 40.25m.

Services Include: Town water, electricity, sewer, telephone. Direct access to freeway, city 40 minutes & airport 25 minutes approx.

Zoning - Industrial 1.

PRIVATE SALE: PRICE: $235,000 + GST EACH

www.huntrealestate.com.au

Wilma Grumont 0409 138 472 / Trevor Hunt 0418 550 832 / Brian Hunt 0418 320 412 APRIL 2, 2013

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Auction Saturday 27 April at 11am Reserve Price $700,000 View Sat 6 April 2-2.30pm ‘Bellbird Cottage’ A Character of The Mount on 8.2 Acres Sat 13 April 3-3.30pm Delightful two bedroom bluestone cottage exuding rustic charm and personality, Contact Julian Davies enjoying a magnificent setting that offers elevated vistas to Mt Towrong & Mt Gisborne.

0407 670 234

Mount Macedon 950 Mount Macedon Road

22 SUNBURY & MACEDON RANGES WEEKLY

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New Gisborne 181 Station Road Presentation Plus Position Beautifully presented four bedroom, two bathroom modern three year old home located within easy access to station, freeway, primary schools and buses to secondary schools.

Price $585,000 View By appointment Contact Sandi Mueller 0408 392 347

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“Belle Vue” - view the ever changing face of Mt Macedon from your 3404 M2 (¾ A) township cnr block.

Privacy assured - 5BR (or 4 + study), 3 living rooms, pretty gardens, pony paddock, shedding. All services.

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RIDDELLS CREEK

14 MELVINS ROAD

On wide 1024sqm block, cute outside – large inside – 3BR with two great two living zones, evap cooling, ducted heating, tankwater systems, garage and workshop. All services. Sunny bright lifestyle property.

$639,000

$379,000

OPEN 2-2.30PM

GISBORNE

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UNIT 4, 2 – 6 MELBOURNE ROAD

So very private with FOUR yes FOUR bedrooms! Main BR DOWNSTAIRS. Perfect for “lock up and go” or busy families, investors, a wide range of buyers! In the throb of township so enjoy the local facilities all within easy walking! Cosmopolitan living in Country Environment!

$389,000

OPEN 12-12.30PM

RIDDELLS CREEK

5A MOORES ROAD

App. 3000SQM with impressive driveway. 4 BR + study, sep living rooms - lounge, family, dining, rumpus.

Outstanding outdoor living with swim spa, superb outlooks with continental garden. Contemporary elegance with smooth rustic character. Magnificent family lifestyle opportunity.

$670,000 - $690,000

OPEN 1-1.30PM

GISBORNE

149 AITKEN STREET

On huge 1165M2 within easy walk town, single level stylish newer home has perfect design for today’s living. 4BR, quality open plan kitchen, meals and living. Sep lounge. Double garage, landscaped, beautiful fencing. It’s all done, just move in!

$499,000

D L SO

FUSS T U O WITH GISBORNE

$799,000 - $839,000

OPEN 11-11.30AM

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5 ERINVALE CLOSE

“KAWEKI’ Superior design on huge 5010SQM! (1 1/4 A) 4BR formal/informal living. Unique extremely private location 500M to shops. Sensational Views! Very rare so close to town!

RIDDELLS CREEK

16 MERRIFIELD STREET

Simply lovely! 878 sqm fully fenced, with minimalist landscaping and renovated! Shed/garage, carport, outdoor entertaining. 3BR, 2-way bathroom, French doors. Ideal for honeymooners, small family, retirees or investors. Growth area with walk to train and shops.

$769,000 7/38 Brantome Street Gisborne info@gisborne-realestate.com.au

35 MCBEAN AVENUE

MACEDON

In a private setting at the end of a sweeping driveway on 1.576 HA (app 4 acres) this 4BR (3+ study) oozes classic character and high quality throughout. Open plan living, beautiful flooboards, LUG, shedding. Walk to school. Country Elegance on township acreage!

$379,000

5428 8895 www.gisborne-realestate.com.au www.macedonrangesrealestate.com.au

Janis Paul Robert Wilson Jim Paul APRIL 2, 2013

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Weekly Classifieds Plasterers

GREG CANNARD PLASTERING SERVICES Domestic/Commercial/Insurance Prompt and Reliable All aspects of Plastering All small and large jobs.

No Obligation Free Quotes

G5852239

Glazing and Glaziers GLASS REPLACEMENT

Phone 0412 929 382 G5727974

Roller Shutters

Qualified Tradesman • Renovations • Patchups • New homes • Small & large jobs welcome

c2Apr

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G5390263AA-dc11Sep

G5351792AA-dc27Aug

G5878720AA-dc19Mar

• Aluminium • Electric or manual • Repairs • Prompt Service FOR FREE MEASURE & QUOTE PH: 9336 0005 Jordan 0413 708 238

Reg 40753907

JACK CHAMBERLAIN PLASTERING

*Conditions apply

Showroom at 18 Quinn Drive, Keilor Park

All BICKLES RUBBISH REMOVAL

Plumbing

JEFF 9744 1401 - 0418 998 823

★ Cheap Rates ★ Pensioner Discount ★ We Load For You ★ Free Quotes

# Commercial # Residential # Industrial # Backhoe Hire # Trenching # All General Plumbing

www.macedonrangesglass.com.au

0408 554 284 LIC 28673

G5152752AA-dc6Nov

5429 5646

Tree & Stump Removal 8 The Narrow Access Specialists 8 Pensioner discount 8 Full insurance cover Call Greg & Elisha for a Free Quote

0408 507 145

The original provider servicing Macedon Ranges and surrounding areas

Phone: (03) 5428 1871 Mobile: 0439 375 140

TV and Home Entertainment Services Antennas Specials From $99

Macedon Ranges MINI SKIPS

G5876498AA-dc18Mar

NO JOB TOO BIG OR TOO SMALL Gutter Cleaning Painters Gardeners Plumbers Plasterers Concreters Handymen Cabinet Making Electricians Decks Roof Tiler Heat & Air Con Service Tilers & Pavers www.greyarmy.com.au

3, 4, 6, 8 & 10 CUBIC METRE SKIP BINS

All types of Septic Tanks & treatment plants installations available.

Sewer Machine & Block Drains Cleaned

5428 2899

Handy Person Services

GISBORNE MINI SKIPS/DINGO HIRE G5406486AA-dc25Sep

6 Ladd Road New Gisborne

G5384761AA-dc11Sep

S&L DRAINAGE & PLUMBING P/L

FREE QUOTES 20 years experience Complete Tree Service Travel Tower Mulcher & Stump Muncher also Kanga Fully insured - Pensioner discount Competitive - Professional - Prompt

That Tree Feller

G5859774

A GRADE

PM TREE LOPPING TREE Free stump removal with any tree removal Ph David 9740 7000, 5428 6359 or 0418 526 769 G5238623AA-dc31Jul

Rubbish Removal

Ph Jack 0423 689 364

Servicing Sunbury and the Macedon Ranges since 1970

• Fast Glass Replacement • Mirrors • Shower Screens • Splashbacks • Double Glazing Into Your Existing Timber Windows

MACEDON RANGES TREE LOPPING & STUMP GRINDING

» No job too big or too small » Servicing all country areas

OZTEC WINDOW SHUTTERS

Homes, Businesses, Offices, Insurance Work

Macedon Ranges Glass

RICKS RENDERING

0408 910 246 or 5428 8332

50% DISCOUNT* or cover $100 excess Windows... Doors... Shop Fronts...

9548 3000 or 0418 881 551

Tree Services ★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ FULL INSURANCE Patrick O'Toole ★ ★ ★ ★ ☎ 5422 2242 or 0408 736 887 ★ G5520659 ★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★ ★

3M, 4M, 6M, 8M and Walk In Bins Available Gisborne based, servicing the Macedon Ranges

" A local providing for locals ''

✆ Glen 0450 1020 30 - 5428 4238

Phone 131198

G5469110

RING-A-BIN

Landscaping

G5520480AA-dc29Jan

● Lawns mowed, ride on service ● Leaves vacuumed and removed ● Horse paddocks Chain harrowed ● Paddocks poisoned for capeweed (fully licenced for poisioning) ● Rotary hoeing ● Rubbish Removed

G5738798AA-dc5Feb

M & P Smith Property Maintenance

Call 0409 250 445

Rendering

G5414746AA-dc25Sep

Garden Services

• Phone & Data • Home theatre • TV Mounting • Satellite Work • Repair & Technical Fault • Lifetime Warranty • + 20 Years Experience FOR A LOCAL TECH www.adcablingservices.com.au

CD & MC Muir Pty Ltd

for all your Natural and LP Gas appliance repairs N Central Heaters N Cookers N Space Heaters N Hot Plates N Hot Water Units N Wall Ovens

Call 0417 331 085 or 5427 3095 G5815948

Reblocking and Underpinning

“A View To Reality”

Ph Errol 0403 463 138

G5277067AA-dc24Jul

Ph: 03 5427 4778 or 0429 162 589 www.cdunnstone.com.au

• Computer Levelling • Council permits supplied RBP - 24841 • Stumps for new extension 15 Year • Engineers plans and soil test supplied Guarantee Free Quote and advice

Termite Treatments Possums Bees & Wasps Termite Control Rats & Mice Termite Pre-treatment Ants & Spiders Weed Control Phone: 0400 606 676 G5468952AA-dc23Oct >>

Family owned and operated G5710211AA-dc29Jan EPA Permit

Tree Services

Over 20 years experience in pest control

26 SUNBURY & MACEDON RANGES WEEKLY

DK & EM Murray Over 60 years experience in Macedon Ranges • Largest Modern Rig • No Water No Charge G5435505AA-dc2Oct Free site inspection

Phone 5422 2952 Mobile 0407 506 644

Ph: 0416 033 003 or 9338 3668 (AH)

Pest Control

WATER BORING

“We won’t be beaten on price’’ 7 days a week ~ All areas All drains unblocked

G5799939AA-dc18Feb

REBLOCKING & UNDERPINNING

Stonelayer And Paver Specialising in Bluestone & Castlemaine rock House Retaining walls Drystone All types of paving Feature Walls Slate/Brick Paving Qualified 20 years Exp.

EXPERT

APRIL 2, 2013

5

STAR

FIVE STAR REBLOCKING & UNDERPINNING Full Insurance All work Council approved 15 years guarantee All Council permits supplied 100% computer levelling Concrete pump used 15 years experience For a free quote and advice

Contact Simon:

9744 4144

Water Tanks and Water Bores

SIMS SEPTIC TANK & GREASE TRAP CLEANING

G5810820AA-dc26Feb

Buildin

Ring a bin today 1300 746 422 0418 392 622

Septic Tanks

Licensed Natural Gas Conversion Specialist

Errb

en Works g and Gard

• TV and Sound System repair and Inc Home Entertainment Set Up • Microwave, Vac, Dryer and Small Appliance Repairs • Digital TV antennas and outlets supplied, installed and repaired • Safety test & tagging • Electronics & componentry

9309 0700 - 0411 174 000

TREE LOPPING & REMOVAL • Travel Tower • Stump Grinder • Mulcher • Mulch For Sale

5428 1798 or 5345 2175 0428 518 159 or 0428 452 175

Windows

• Fully Insured ($20m) • Electrically Certified • Trained Staff • Qualified Arborist

9744 3033 ~ 0488 393 799

G5048523AA-dc17Apr

es yn Servic

Lic. No. 24391

SUNBURY CITY ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS

Macedon Ranges / Sunbury based / Gisborne 7 days a week Support your local business

41 O’Shanassy St, Sunbury

If it’s got gas we’ll fix it!

G5855995AA-dc12Mar

G5448767AA-dc9Oct

Ph: 5367 7756 or 0438 536 150

G5688051AA-dc22Jan

Call Rowdie McIntosh

& garden supplies i Paling & Colourbond Fencing i We cater for all your garden & driveway construction needs craig@bobcatcraig.com

2M, 3M, 4M, 6M & 9M Walk in bins available

THE GAS CHIEF

G5174326AA-dp24Jul

Craig Muir i Paving i Retaining Walls i Rockeries i Watering Systems i Turfing i Truck & Bobcat Hire i Driveway recontruction, drainage

Suppliers & installers of: • Domestic Aluminium Windows • Commercial Aluminium Windows • Automatic Doors & Gates • Alucobond Panelling

52 Barry Road, New Gisborne

5428 3477

G5902127AA-dc26Mar

13 24 25

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PH - 1300 ESCORT 24hrs/7 days

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G5671537AA-dc14Jan

Affordable Prices From $65

NATURAL PLUS 7 days, 9.30am - 9.30pm.

5 City Place, Sunshine.

Phone 9311 0198.

Classifieds 13 24 25

Trading World

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

For Sale

MURRAY RIVER REDGUM 12m split . .

6m split . .

3m split . .

Auction ~ On Site Clearing Sale Sunday 7th April 10am - 2 Market Street Trentham

142-144 Frankston-Dandenong Rd, Dandenong 3175

CLASSIFIEDS

13 24 25

Email: classifieds@yourweekly.com.au

Trentham Garden Ornaments

20m split . .

20m unsplit . .

$125pcm $120pcm

Free Delivery All Areas Phone Peter on

03 5423 7103

Business Closure Due To Ill Health

Large Qty Garden Statues – Figures – Bird Baths - Ponds Fountains – Seats – Planters - Ornaments 40ft Container, 7mx4m Double Garage, 4m x 5m Garage, Sheds, 14’x7’ Car Trailer, 6x4 Trailer, Yard Trailers, Nursery Trolleys, Hand Trucks, Mobile Loading Gantry Steel, Roofing, Key Cutting Machine, Power & Hand Tools, Elec Cement Mixer, Benches, Trolleys, Racks, Coolroom Panels, Garden Tools, Blue Metal Screenings, Washed Sand, Poly Water Trough, Tyres, Metal Pallets, Pallet Truck, Ladders, PVC Pipe, Wood Heater, Water Tanks, Paint Shaker, Fluoro Sign, Office & Household Items, Antique & General Furniture, Exercise Equipment, Full Size Billiard Table Light, Sundry Items.

All Must Be Sold. 15% Buyers Premium Applies.

View Day of Sale Only from 8.30am

For Sale Fire Wood-Red Gum Top quality, clean, split, dry.

2 metre min. Free delivery, 7 days.

0409 210 565 or 0428 359 214 G5843394

$130 pcm $135 pcm $140 pcm

Early Bird Special

Auctions and Clearing Sales

Discreet Rear Parking (via lane way) CREDIT CARD & EFTPOS WELCOME Ladies Warmly Welcomed Mel ref P43 B1 / Tram 57 Stop 22 77 Race Course Road, North Melbourne

G5710520

LOCAL FIREWOOD $100pcm

Split and Free delivery.

Also Lawn Mowing, Blackberry Removal and Tree Lopping Services Available.

Phone: 0439 314 347

SPLIT REDGUM FIREWOOD 2 tonne - $600 3 tonne - $885 4 tonne - $1140 6 tonne $1620 “All prices include delivery”

Manny 0418 570 249 www.woodbloke.com

Credit cards & Paypal Accepted in online store

Steve Graham Auctioneer 0418 995 590 www.stevegrahamauctioneer.com

G5904310

9326 8388

Public Notices

VEGETATION MANAGEMENT NEAR POWERLINES

CLASSIFIEDS DEADLINES For Sunbury & Macedon Ranges Weekly are as follows: Proof deadline: All Classifieds:

The Competition and Consumer Act provides that advertised prices for goods and services which attract GST should be GST inclusive.

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

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

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

Equestrian and Equipment

Full Body Massage RELAXATION 219 Ascot Vale Rd, 3032.

Phone: 9004 1477.

G5875604AA-dc18Mar

Adult Phone Talk

Health and Wellbeing

G5915412AA-dc2Apr

Public Notices

G5677058AA-dc12Mar

Weekly Classifieds General IMPORTANT NOTICE

Friday 5.00pm Monday 10.00am

Phone 13 24 25 8.30am-5.00pm, Monday - Friday.

All major credit cards accepted.

G5910758

ALL ADVERTISERS - PLEASE NOTE Multiple Insertions - Errors in multiple insertion advertisements after the first day of publication are not the responsibility of the publisher. Please check the first day advertisement and advise of any error to the appropriate sales department.

Cancellation - Cancellations are not accepted after deadline.To ensure cancellation is effective, cancellations must be phoned through to the appropriate sales department prior to deadline & advertisers will be issued with a cancellation number for each advertisement.

Disclaimer - Metro Media Publishing regret that it is not possible to verify information other than that conveyed in editorial content of the newspaper. Although Metro Media Publishing endeavour to ensure the accuracy of everything published, the Competition and Consumer Act requires Metro Media Publishing to disclaim any belief in the truth or falsity of information which is supplied and which is published in other than editorial content. The publisher reserves the right to omit or alter any advertisement. The advertiser agrees to indemnify the publisher for all damage or liabilities arising out of the published material.

Indemnity - Any other liability of the Publisher or any of its officers, employees or agents howsoever arising in respect of an advertisement or series of advertisements, and which does not arise by any lack of care or skill on the part of the Publisher, is limited to a total of $50.00 for each advertisement or series.

The Publisher makes the stipulation contained in the preceding sentence on behalf of its officers, employees and agents and, in addition, the Advertiser agrees with the Publisher not to bring or be party to or assert any action claim counterclaim or set-off against any of them at variance from the protection sought to be extended to them by this condition.

Terms & Conditions - Full copies of Metro Media Publishing's Terms & Conditions relating to classified and display advertising are available at all branches or by phoning any of the numbers below.

Printed & Published by - Antony Catalano of 214-220 Park Street, South Melbourne 3205 for Metro Media Publishing (who accepts responsibility for election and referendum comment). The Sunbury & Macedon Ranges Weekly is printed at Border Mail Printing, 1 McKoy St, Wodonga, Vic, 3690.

Classified advertising (all papers): 13 24 25 Dandenong: 9238 7777 Werribee: 9731 2777 Airport West: 8318 5777 G5285505

Macedon Ranges Shire Council has contracted Tree Top Tower Hire Pty Ltd to manage its Vegetation Maintenance Program. As part of this program the street trees and powerlines are inspected regularly to ensure an uninterrupted power supply and a fire safe environment. Damage to items such as computers, televisions, video recorders, microwave ovens and other appliances containing electronics can also arise if trees contacting powerlines cause electricity supply interruptions.

All vegetation maintenance work is required to be carried out in compliance with the Electricity Safety Act 2010 - Electric Line Clearance. These regulations stipulate a minimum safe clearance between trees and power-lines, plus a re-growth space, which will allow for re-growth of vegetation between scheduled trims. We have identified trees’ within the Kyneton and Gisborne townships that require trimming to ensure the safe distances are maintained.

The tree works in your area will be carried out over the next three weeks and will be conducted in accordance with the Australian Standard for Pruning of Amenity Trees AS 4373 - 2007 This service will be undertaken only by trained and qualified tree clearing technicians.

REMOVAL OF DEBRIS Debris from the clearing activity will be removed as soon as possible.

If you have any inquiries regarding the above please contact Peter Jones at the Macedon Ranges Shire Council on 54219800.

Jason Scholten Tree Top Tower Hire

G5903158AA-dc2Apr

Business Services Sunfest Special General Meeting

Lindy’s BAS Bookkeeping Services

We wish to advise there will be a special general meeting held on Tuesday 23rd April at 6.30pm at the Sunbury SES Unit McDougall Road in Sunbury. G5915521

• All bookkeeping and payroll services • Registered BAS agent • Monthly financial reporting

Ph 0417 273 096

G5816024

UNRESERVED AUCTION – CLEARING SALE

To Let

SUNDAY 7thApril 2013 at 10AM HARMONY WAY, ELPHINSTONE (OLD CALDER HWY) TRACTOR ~ FARM MACHINERY ~ OLD TOOLS ~ SHEARING GEAR ~ COLLECTABLES ~ MOTOR BIKES ~ Tractor Machinery etc Ford 5000 super loader hydraulics belt pulley, forks, pusher blade, super spreader, hay rake, connor-shea, New Holland bailer, scarifier, grader blade, spray tank, hammer mill, trailing harrows, post hole digger, Sunbeam electric wool press, irrigation pipes, trailer 6x4, overhead fuel tanks, grain solo, 2 stock grates, chainsaw, pump, pedestal drill, lots of workshop tools, Yamaha AG100 motor bike, shed trusses, saw bench.

Collectable Piano, Double box wool press, rabbit traps, fishing gear, Birmingham platform scales, SJ Cook anvil, Fergy scoop, meat safe, old bottles, old chainsaw, shoe last, early motor scooter, wool bale hooks, cutter combs, wool bale stencils, finger mower, wood lathe, Trawalla jack, Vacola Kit, Edison rolls, lots of old tools, levels, wood planes, rolling pins, sieve, bone handled knives, English and other silverware, kitchenware, Bakelite telephones, kit bag, bevelled mirrors, heavy cut glass, canister set, XL stove, auto-tray, butter churn, leg vice, retro furniture, vases, yabby nets, radios, cream cans, separator, paintings/prints, household brick a brack and lots more…….

Go to our website for photos Outside entries excepted.

INSPECTION DAY OF SALE FROM 8.30am...

STRICTLY PAYMENT AND REMOVAL ON DAY OF SALE ONLY… STRICTLY PAYMENT BY CASH, EFTPOS OR CC (CC FEE 1.5%) ONLY, CHEQUES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED… 15% BP APPLIES TO ALL SALES… M.E. Auctions Pty Ltd Clearing Sale Specialists Ph: 0418 509 134 PO Box 1280, Kyneton www.martinevansauctions.com G5898883

GISBORNE Compact secluded house, ideally situated in central location. 3BR master with semi ensuite, gas heating, carpeted lounge, tiled kitchen/meals, single LUG with internal access, paved pergola in enclosed back yard. $260pw, avail now. Ph 0419 594 335.

GISBORNE Large 3BR unit, master with ensuite and WIR, tiled kitchen/meals with S/S appliances plus d/washer, lounge with split system air con, double LUG with remote control and internal access. $300pw, avail now. Ph 0419 594 335.

YARRAVILLE BV 3BR unit, LUG, private backyard, close to all facilities, no pets. $320pw + bond.

Phone 0418 331 894.

Houses and Land Wanted Homes without Loans 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 car garage. Goonwarra Estate Sunbury. $545pw.

Call Julie 0405 678 489 G5858348

Classifieds 13 24 25

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The best way to review the property market

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Situations Vacant

Situations Vacant Mt Macedon Trading Post Cafe´ & General Store

Cabinet Maker - Melton

Hospitality Mt MACEDON TRADING POST

Qualified Cabinet Maker required must be able to work from architectural drawings and work unsupervised. For all enquires please call 9743 7113.

Email resume to admin@oneinteriors.net.au

2012 Winner Macedon Ranges Business Excellence Award Seeking an experienced Chef to manage our established cafe´ kitchen including our own retail range of preserves & sweet treats Day shifts only Contact

Cafe Staff

clare@mountmacedonkitchen.com.au G5899732

Resume Services

Professional Are you offering

ARE YOU LOOKING FOR A RÉSUMÉ WITH PROVEN RESULTS? Call Bernadette: 0408 807 466

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

Experienced HR Manager/Consultant able to assist with FREE résumé assessment and career advice, Cover Letter, Key Selection Criteria and Interview Coaching www.provenresumeresults.com.au

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

DO YOU HAVE



Call Carolyn on Mob: 0431 304 296

G5683655AA-dc22Jan

The Right C ?

Get the interviews for the job YOU WANT! Money back guarantee

For thoroughbred racing complex in Romsey.

Must have extensive experience and must have own transport.

Call: 5429 3080

G5886788

"genuine employment?''

“Guaranteed or your money back”

Is your Resume Successful?

Stable Staff Required

Mobile Service

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

Accredited Training.

Government funded.

☎ 9379-6577

www.fantasticnails.com.au G5874178

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

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

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

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

WANTED GAMING STAFF Casual position - must be available nights and weekends. RSA/RSG and Gaming Licence essential. All applications to: Attention Manager PO BOX 190 SUNBURY 3429 G5909693

CLASSIFIEDS FOR RESULTS! Phone:

13 24 25

Fax: (03) 9238 7676

CL ASSIFIEDS

Professional

Professional

G5905552AA-dc2Apr

Financial Planner Recognition and Remuneration Package: Negotiable We have a position available for a financial planner in the West of Melbourne.

We are a long standing medium size firm currently with 3 practices with the 4th later in the year, our strategy is one of growth that affords the brightest and best potential for future equity.

Our ideal candidate must be prepared to work hard and be the driver of their own destiny and not just a passenger.

If you are looking for a solid position that you can develop and create your own future in an energetic and forward thinking environment.

Please contact us for an interview in the first instance:

Please call Vern Fettke on 9741 8566 or email: v.fettke@homesteadfg.com.au

clare@mountmacedonkitchen.com.au

G5878683

Pre Kinder Activity Group Leader Permanent Part Time $44,851 – $46,199 (pro rata 15 hours per fortnight) plus Super Position No: P/JA/479 We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated person to join our Early Years team at Swinburne Avenue Kindergarten, Gisborne, for our three year old (PreKinder) program. If you are passionate about children’s’ learning and development, display professionalism in all you do and enjoy working within a team, then this could be the opportunity for you.

The successful applicant will have a Diploma of Children’s Services or equivalent, a current Working with Children Check and Level 2 First Aid Certificate and Anaphylaxis training. Knowledge of the Education and Care Services National Regulations, approved Early Years curriculum, National Quality Framework and experience working in Early Childhood Services is desirable.

Salary and conditions are in accordance with the Local Government Early Childhood Education Employees’ Agreement 2009.

For further information contact Emma Raid-Savreux, (Acting) Team Leader Early Years Services on (03) 5422 0257.

Closing Date Monday 15 April 2013 at 5pm.

Early Years Services Are you passionate and dedicated about delivering a high quality childhood program? Are you willing to work at short notice across a variety of locations within the Macedon Ranges Shire? Our Early Years Services department is seeking enthusiastic and motivated people to fill a number of casual positions, for which the following qualifications are required:

Celebrations To advertise or place your wedding photo in this section contact one of our friendly staff on

13 24 25 Party Planners

Kyneton K ynet neton ne Party Hiree

Pre Kinder Activity Group Leader $28.27 per hour inclusive of a 25% loading Position number P/JA/470 Qualification: Diploma of Children’s Services or equivalent

Early Childhood Assistant $22.90 per hour inclusive of a 25% loading Position number P/JA/471 Qualification: Certificate III in Children’s Services or equivalent Knowledge of the Education and Care Services National Regulations, approved Early Years Learning curriculum, National Quality Framework and experience working in Early Childhood Services is desirable. A current Working with Children Check and Level 2 First Aid Certificate and Anaphylaxis training is required for all positions.

Salary and conditions are in accordance with the Local Government Early Childhood Education Employees’ Agreement 2009.

For further information contact Emma Raid-Savreux, (Acting) Team Leader Early Years Services on (03) 5422 0257.

Closing Date Monday 15 April 2013 at 5pm.

A copy of the relevant position description can be obtained from our website www.mrsc.vic.gov.au All applicants must address the selection criteria and quote the relevant position number. Applications should be emailed to jobs@mrsc.vic.gov.au or written applications addressed to Macedon Ranges Shire Council, PO Box 151, Kyneton, VIC, 3444.

Applicants must have the right to live and work in Australia.

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Motoring Car and Truck Hire

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9310 5422 Light Commercial Vehicles Caravans and Trailers JAYCO DISCOVERY 2009/10, pop top 18.5’, double bed, tri-fold bunks, shower, toilet, cooker, microwave, fridge freezer. Extras incl. air cond, heating, RV awning & walls, wind up TV aerial, 2 LCD TV’s, battery provision and drop down jacks. EC. Reg T43524. $31,000. SOLD.

Cars New and Used PLEASE NOTE: Private party sales are open to negotiation, therefore statutory charges may vary and are not included in quoted prices.

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Kindergarten Teacher $37.51 per hour inclusive of a 25% loading Position number P/JA/472 Qualification: Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood) or equivalent

CL ASSIFIEDS

5422 2311

G5194012AA-dc19Jun

Looking for experienced person to join our growing business.

Coffee making experience essential.

Email resume to:

HINO 300 Series, 2008. 716 Steelace 4x2 tray, Tradesmen pack: bullbar, racks toolbox.

99,500kms, reg 06/13, one owner with service history, 6sp man, diesel, air con, P/W, CD player, gcm 10,000 kgs, gvm 65 kgs, neat u n i t , R W C . YA X 2 3 3 . $29,000ono. Ph 0433 992 009.

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

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Kia SUV is versatile and functional Alistair Kennedy road tests the latest version of the Sorento ia Sorento is the larger of two SUVs from the ambitious Korean importer. The smaller Sportage is aimed more at the youth and small family market while the seven-seat Sorento is effectively a crossover people mover with some off-road ability in the AWD variants.

The latest version of the Sorento was launched here in September 2012. Although there were external changes, they didn’t change the overall look of the vehicle.

In people mover mode the management of Sorento’s interior space is critical and the Kia designers have managed to juggle the various passenger/luggage permutations nicely. As is invariably the case with mid-sized seven-seaters the third row is best left to pre-teen children.

The third row of seats folds flat to provide up to 1047 litres of luggage space with the centre seats in place but drops to 285 litres with all seats occupied. The back row seats are split 50/50 to allow some extra seating flexibility. Folding both rows of rear seats opens the rear up to a van-like capacity of 2052 litres.

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The choice of two- or four-wheel drive is rapidly becoming the norm in the latest breed of SUVs, something that makes lots of sense because the majority of buyers neither want nor need drive to all four wheels.

Kia Sorento comes with a choice of two engines, 3.5-litre V6 petrol and 2.2-litre turbodiesel. Previous criticisms of the Sorento’s ride and handling have been addressed with the use of ultra high-tensile steel contributing to an 18 per cent increase in torsional rigidity improving ride comfort, handling and crash protection.

The seats are comfortable and the ergonomics for the driver are very good.

On the road both the petrol and diesel versions are surprisingly spirited vehicles and hills and rapid overtaking are dispatched with ease.

Kia Sorento is a neat and attractive SUV that offers plenty of options for a large family looking for a single vehicle that can handle a variety of tasks.

Prices start at $37,490, not including government or dealer delivery charges.

Neat and attractive: The seven-seat Kia Sorento is a practical and affordable people mover crossover.

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Sunbury United, coached by Greg Czapnik, pictured, kicks off in FFV state league 3 north-west this weekend with a home game against North Sunshine Eagles. The match starts at 3pm on Saturday at Langama Park. United was paired with Preston Lions in the FFV Knock-Out Cup draw held last week. The fourth-round match will be played at Langama Park on Saturday, May 4, starting at 2pm. Preston Lions won the Victorian Premier League title in 2007 but have been on a steady decline since, sinking to state league 2 north-west.

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Hall factor stokes Broadford coming back, so we should have a fairly solid side.

The good part about it is the players are all local, we haven’t gone out and spent a heap on players from Melbourne.”

And while he admits he hasn’t been training the house down over pre-season Hall says he’s fit and firing and hopes to once again slot bags of goals for the Kangaroos.

“The body is all right,” he said. “To be honest I haven’t trained too hard for it but now the season’s here I’ve got a routine going and I’ve been going for runs to keep the belly down a bit. Hopefully the town gets behind us and we can do something.”

Bray too is excited about the season ahead.

“When I put my hand up for the coaching gig I asked Barry the question one night and he said he would come give us a hand,” he said.

“It’s brilliant, it was just a question asked over a beer. The town and the club is abuzz.

“We’ve lacked experience on the ground, so obviously with Barry and a few other senior blokes coming back it’s all balancing out pretty well.

“The boys are moving the ball pretty well and they’ve got a lot of miles in their legs since October.”

BY DANIEL PAPROTH

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LONG-suffering Broadford fans will start the season cheering in full voice as Barry Hall lines up for his old club against Lancefield on April 7.

Harley Hammond Reserve has been buzzing since late last year, when Hall, who played his junior football for the Kangaroos, signed on the dotted line.

Hall, pictured below, who played for Wangaratta last year, will play at least six Riddell District Football League matches for Broadford in 2013, balancing his commitments with Fox Footy. The six games will ensure he can play finals should Broadford make it.

The signing is huge for the club, which has struggled on the field in recent times, finishing in the bottom four in the past two seasons.

Hall, good mates with senior coach Aaron ‘Skip’ Bray, said he was stoked to come back to where it all began.

“I’m very excited,” he said. “It’s good to come back to the club and give them a little bit back because they certainly helped with my career.

“We’ve got a lot of older local players, my mates,

Age: 36 Junior Club: Broadford Under-18s: Avenel (Kyabram DFL), Murray Bushrangers (TAC Cup) AFL Draft: Pick 19, 1995 National Draft, St Kilda 1996—2001, St Kilda: 88 games, 144 goals, 2x club leading goalkicker, 1997 runner-up 2002—2009, Sydney: 162 games, 467 goals, 2005 premiership captain, Bob Skilton medal 2004, 4x All Australian, coaches association player of the year 2005, 7x club leading goalkicker 2010—2011, Western Bulldogs: 39 games, 135 goals, Michael Tuck medal 2010, 2x club leading goalkicker AFL totals: 289 games (147 wins, 3 draws, 139 losses), 746 goals (14th most in VFL/AFL history), 1x premiership, 11x club leading goalkicker, 1x club best and fairest, 4x All Australian, 26 weeks suspended Last Year: Wangaratta Rovers (Ovens & Murray FL) — 7 games, 33 goals

PICTURE: SEBASTIAN COSTANZO

Riddell’s Heath Wadden is the 2012-13 Sullivan Medallist as the best McIntyre Cup player in Gisborne District Cricket Association. The premiership captain from 2011-12 was unable to lead his team back into the finals this campaign, but still had a stellar individual season. Wadden was eighth in the league for aggregate runs, making 394 at 32.83. He led the league in wickets with 46 at 8.50 average.

BARRY HALL: THE FACTS

Big V Basketball Sunbury Jets are back on the road again this weekend with the men and women both at Altona Gators. The double-header at Altona Sports Centre tips off with the women at 6.30pm and men at 8.30pm on Saturday

TAC Cup Calder Cannons played the Oakleigh Chargers on Easter Sunday. Read the match report at sunburyweekly.com.au.

The local derby between the Cannons and Western Jets is this Sunday starting at 2pm at Highgate Reserve in Craigieburn.

VFL Essendon makes its bow in the VFL on Friday at QEO in Bendigo against the Bendigo Gold. For a full report of the match grab next week’s Weekly.

The bump is back Riddell District Football League returns this weekend with Lancefield heading to Broadford and Melton Central away at Wallan. The games make up a split round one, with both starting at 2pm on Saturday (Wallan-Centrals) and Sunday (Broadford-Lancefield) respectively.

SCOREBOARD GISBORNE DISTRICT CRICKET ASSOCIATION Under-16 Grand Final Rupertswood Blue 7-129 (Aaron Forward 32, Daniel Kavanagh 23, Kyle Wallace 2-12) d Sunbury United 114 (Ben Graesser 31, Aaron Forward 3-19).

Under-14 West Grand Final East Sunbury Green 5-141 (Dylan Featon 40no, Jack Dillon 30, Samuel McCaskill 2-7) d Gisborne Titans 50

(Samuel McCaskill 24, Jack Dillon 4-7).

Under-14 East Grand Final Romsey 8-144 (Mitchell Lewis 3-6, Ryan Bonner 3-18) d Wallan 7-139.

Under-12 West — Top of the ladder Bacchus Marsh Blue (played 13, won 11, drawn 1, lost 1) Under-12 East — Top of the ladder Gisborne Crusaders (played 13, won 13) GDCA JUNIOR AWARDS (Runs/

Wickets/Aggregate) Under-16: Stephen Treweek (Sunbury) 398 runs at 56.66. Lachlan Andrews (Gisborne) 5 wickets at 5. Dylan Featon (East Sunbury) 369 points.

Under-14: Daniel Paterson (Romsey) 173 runs at 173. Nicholas Simons (Wallan) 12 wickets at 4.75. Brandon Nicholls (Woodend) 329 points.

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Johnston 14 wickets at 3.50. Ben Radford (Riddell) 285 points.

Under-12 East: Braden Spear (Gisborne) 176 runs at 58.76. Baxter Slater (Gisborne) 12 wickets at 5.08.

Liam Spear (Gisborne) 407 points.

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