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our top achieversA Kyneton resident’s tireless campaign to help an orphanage wins her the Macedon Ranges’ citizen of the year title■ page 5

going with the flowWestern Water’s $1.5 million project means better drinking water is in the pipeline for Lancefield and Romsey■ page 7

sportEast Sunbury Football Club remains hopeful of a bright new season despite last year’s setbacks■ page 31

Greg Hocking recounts his journey from conducting opera to becoming one of the nation’s leading theatre producers■ inside story page 11

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Thousands of people flocked to Hanging Rock to celebrate Australia Day and one of the region’s biggest drawcards, the annual horse races. Among those who made the most of the perfect weather on Sunday was new citizen Kristina Guthrie, originally from Seattle in the uS, who was happy to raise the flag of her adopted country. picture gallery: sunburyweeekly.com.au ■ race day and australia day reports, pages 4-6

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work starts soon on netball complex as final cash lands Gisborne

Construction could start as early as March on New Gisborne’s $1.8 million outdoor netball complex.

The last piece of funding from the federal government was announced by Senator Scott Ryan on a visit to New Gisborne on January 20. He announced the federal contribution of $325,000, adding to the $650,000 provided by the state government last year, $800,000 from

government, we’re able to build a complex of regional standard, which is what Netball Victoria wants and what we want,” she said.

“We’ve been in talks with Netball Victoria about holding the State Association Championships next year, which is a very exciting prospect.

“With the tenders being advertised now you can see it all becoming a reality.”

Mayor Roger Jukes said the complex responded to a growing demand for netball

Macedon Ranges council and $90,000 from the Macedon Ranges Netball Association.

The complex, on council-owned land on the corner of Barringo and Hamilton roads, includes eight courts, a pavilion with change rooms and about 250 car spaces.

MRNA president Carmen Hemphill said the complex would allow the association to introduce regional competitions.

“With all the parties coming to the table and with this money from the federal

in and outside the shire, driven by strong population growth.

“This facility will help meet current demand and provide for regional training and competition and a range of new programs such as a summer session, mixed competitions and school holiday programs,” he said.

Tenders to build the complex close on February 11 and the complex is expected to be completed by July. \ AV

life’s not a bowl of cherries as farmers battle weatherHEAT TOLL

This month’s week-long scorcher of above 40-degree temperatures has damaged farms in the Macedon Ranges. The heatwave, not usually seen in January, has caused some losses for fruit farmers.

John Learmonth, of Mount Gisborne Cherries in Gisborne South, said hotter temperatures caused fruit to ripen quicker.

“We had to work the whole week in the 40-degree heat. The hot weather means that picking comes on a bit earlier,” he said.

“We have to pick the fruit as it gets ripe so anything that was near ripe had to come off the trees straight away.

“It was a real struggle to keep up with picking.”

Mr Learmonth said some fruit was sunburnt, or damaged by the heat.

“We did have a bit of damage because of the heatwave, but there is still a lot of good fruit there.

“Anything that is in direct sunlight is damaged, but a lot of the fruit is underneath, covered and protected.”

The heat was just one factor contributing to a poor yield at the Woodend Berry Farm, a pick-your-own farm with about 700 fruit trees.

Manager David Mulholland said it had

been a hard two years at the farm.“With cold-climate berries like ours, we

usually harvest in the first or second week in January, and we’ve had nothing to

harvest at all.“The birds will pick off whatever

fruit we have; I don’t think it will get a chance to change colour and ripen. It’s not been a good season for us.”

Will Fraser, of Paramoor Winery in Carlsruhe, said vines were strong

and grapes could withstand environmental challenges so early in the wine season.

“If we had ripe or close to ripe grapes we might have had some problems, but it’s very early in the season for us,” Mr Fraser said.

“Our grapes are little green peas at the moment and can withstand the conditions pretty well.”

There was a report from a farm in Clarkefield that lost 70 chickens because of the heat. \

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Counting the cost: John Learmonth says cherry picking at this farm came in early because of the heatwave damage. (Matthew Furneaux)

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easy victory for hanging rock debutant Loukoumioff to the races

Outsider Loukoumi swept past the locally trained Bel Sir in the home straight to comfortably take out Sunday’s Hanging Rock Cup on a sun-kissed Australia Day.

The eight-year-old chestnut gelding, prepared by Mornington trainer Rick Harrison, notched up his 10th win from 57 starts to take his career prizemoney to more than $150,000.

Harrison conceded Loukoumi had been entered in several races over the weekend, including Saturday’s Great Western Cup, and a start in the Hanging Rock feature had been made five minutes before final acceptances.

“I looked for the easiest race for my horse to win to be perfectly honest,” he said.

“When there’s so many race meetings you don’t want to take a chance. A win’s a win.”

Harrison saddled up two runners for the day, snaring a race-to-race double after Dayton saluted in race four.

He said he had a gut feeling he was in for a good day from the get-go.

“The moment I hopped out of the car and looked at the track I took a deep breath and thought, I’m in for a good day. I could just smell it.”

Loukoumi took out the Gunbower Cup last year when first up from a spell and was again kept fresh for the 1800-metre race worth $15,000.

“Once he’s fit you’ve got to space his races. He doesn’t do a lot in between. He might be in the pool and have a gallop now and then,” Harrison said.

“With these horses the older they get the easier it is to get them fit.”

Loukoumi, in barrier one, jumped well from the gun and settled into third. He made his move around the 700-metre mark and quickly rounded up the leaders, with jockey Roger Booth riding hands and heels to the line for an easy win.

“As they came out from behind the trees all of a sudden he was second,” Harrison said. “It was quite a soft win in the end. [Booth] didn’t really get stuck into him. If he’s doing his job he’s doing his job.”

Harrison said Loukoumi would most likely

Dight also noted it was good to see Kyneton trainer Charles Cassar snare the opening race with Shirizzle, which was the only local win for the entire program.

He commended the club’s track staff members Ted Brown and Steve Smith for producing such a high-quality racing surface given the recent heatwave.

Dight said problems with kangaroos roaming the track, which have plagued the club in recent years and forced the cancellation of several meetings, had not been an issue this year. \

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head towards the Pakenham Cup for his next start. The country trainer said it was the first time he had brought a runner to Hanging Rock, and he would be back next year after such an enjoyable experience.

Kyneton and Hanging Rock Racing Club general manager Jon Dight said the race meeting was a sought-after experience for many trainers.

“They do travel from everywhere. It might be on the bucket list of trainers and owners to win a race at Hanging Rock.”

Dight said just under 5000 punters attended. “We were rapt. We thought it was a really good day and everyone was well behaved. It was great to see a lot of families and kids celebrating Australia Day.”

Racing on: (clockwise from above) Thousands enjoyed the fine weather and race day action; Deanne Foster (centre) chose to hold her hen’s party trackside and celebrate in Australia Day fashion; Baylee (left) and Summer were some of the younger members of the crowd. (PAul RoveRe)



In his busiest school year, student cared for othersKyneton

John-Joe Wilson’s active leadership, sporting achievements and, ultimately, concern for others have led to the teenager being crowned Macedon Ranges’ young citizen of the year.

While completing year 12 at Sacred Heart College in Kyneton last year, the 18-year-old (pictured) was pivotal in establishing “Lookout”, a program focusing on the mental health, well-being and inclusion of younger students. He gained the support of other senior students who embraced the program,

giving up their time to mentor younger peers. “The well-being and mental health of young people is a really vital thing,” he says.

“I thought we could do more in the school. I wanted to be proactive in supporting others rather than just sitting back and saying that we needed to do something.”

It was the support of Ian Huke, a member of the school’s student welfare department, that John-Joe says helped get the program off the ground. His leadership

roles within school and community have gained him recognition and respect of

young and old. At the end of 2012, John-Joe received the Australian Defence Force’s Long Tan leadership award, and he was recognised for his community involvement by Macedon Ranges council in its

youth awards last year.Also last year, he represented Victoria

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in helping those who don’t live such privileged lives. Artists for Orphans has turned into a beautiful butterfly and our community has played a large part in making this happen.”

Kyneton’s Eric Scoble received a community achievement award for his work with the Daffodil Society of Kyneton and the town’s daffodil and arts festival. He has coached soccer clubs for more than 20 years and been involved in Little Athletics for 27 years. Beth Hipworth, Emma Goodwin, Luke

Wren and Gabrielle Martin, who make up the Windarring Meals on Wheels team, also received a community achievement award.

The community event of the year award went to Kyneton’s free Christmas lunch, one of whose organisers is Maryann Falkland.

An arts ambassador award was presented to Jill Rivers, who promotes and mentors artists in the Macedon Ranges and Daylesford region. \

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Two Macedon Ranges residents have been awarded Ambulance Service Medals

Grant Hocking, of Woodend, who works as clinical support manager in the Grampians, won recognition for a career spanning more than 25 years involving many roles that have helped shape Ambulance Victoria.

Mr Hocking, 49, says he’s particularly passionate about “improving the clinical outcomes of patients and raising the clinical standards and operations of ambulance paramedics”.

The other medal winner, Michael Patrick Whitty, of Springfield, was recognised for his service, leadership and dedication.

He has been lauded for establishing the Firefighters Charity Fund, which provides a co-ordinated approach to fund-raising within the Metropolitan Fire Brigade, focusing on the support of external charities, particularly in the areas of children’s health, burns treatment and cancer research.

Mr Whitty has been recognised for innovation in driving change in the MFB with his research and implementation of advanced applications and techniques for using thermal imagery as a primary tool for combating fire and emergency incidents. \ AV

citizens of the year

Kyneton’s Roni Wildeboer is Macedon Ranges’ top citizen. Ms Wildeboer started Artists for Orphans, an organisation that uses art to help orphaned children affected by Agent Orange in Vietnam.

She travels to Vietnam about twice a year to oversee work done to help several sponsored orphanages. Last year, the not-for-profit organisation provided Go Vap Orphanage with medication for babies in intensive care and amenities including airconditioning.

Artists for Orphans also donated $10,000 from sale of paintings and fundraisers to sponsor young people so that when they leave the orphanage they are able to learn life skills and a trade, or attend university.

“These kids are institutionalised; they have no life skills and are vulnerable to human trafficking, sweat shops and the sex trade,” Ms Wildeboer said. “These sponsorships help the kids learn life skills.”

At an Australia Day ceremony on Sunday, Macedon Ranges council presented Ms Wildeboer with the citizen of the year award.

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our top citizens laudedAustralia Day

Australia Day was celebrated with style on Sunday with fireworks and citizen of the year ceremonies in Hume.

The council, among the most culturally diverse in Australia, paid homage to its finest people, who have inspired others through their efforts to build stronger, more resilient societies.

Craigieburn State Emergency Service stalwart Kevin O’Callaghan, 63, received the top gong as Hume’s 2014 citizen of the year after dedicating more than 30 years of volunteer service to support locals during emergencies.

Hume mayor Casey Nunn, herself a former ‘young citizen of the year, said Mr O’Callaghan had a long and proud history of serving the community as spiritual leader and, more than three decades ago, as a founding member of the Craigieburn SES unit.

“Kevin O’Callaghan is a highly deserved recipient of the 2014 Hume citizen of the

year award,” Cr Nunn said. “He is modest in his tireless efforts in

his role as unit controller, where he has significantly contributed with the provision of vital emergency services to the community.’’

Mr O’Callaghan, who recently retired from the Department of Defence after 35 years’ service, has a long list of accolades and awards, including the prestigious Emergency Service Medal, National Service Medal and Australian Defence Force Medal.

He’s a member of the Craigieburn volunteer ambulance committee and led the formation of the Craigieburn Anzac Day organising committee, which now runs an annual service attended by more than 1500 people.

Talented Craigieburn boxer Michael Zerafa, 21, was named Hume young citizen of the year for his dedication to inspiring others to lead healthier, more active lives.

Sunbury Community Street Life festival gained the title of Hume’s community event of the year.

It was held on November 24 last year, closing local streets to traffic and opening up the town for the community to shop locally and support its traders. \

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WORK iN pROGRESSGreen thumbs can lend a hand to Woodend Landcare to help maintain File Mile Creek. Residents can volunteer at a working bee this Friday from 5pm at the end of Pyke Street. There will be a barbecue from 6.30pm. RSVP to [email protected] \

anyone for tennis?Macedon Tennis Club will hold an open day on Sunday, February 16. Coaches will be on hand to offer tips, and food and drinks will be available, as well as a raffle draw and prizes. From 4-7pm at Tony Clarke Reserve, Waterfalls Road. \

sewerage sessionMount Macedon residents can learn at an information session tomorrow how an upgrade of the Mount Macedon sewerage system will affect them. It’s from 6-9pm at the Mount Macedon Hotel, 694 Mount Macedon Road. \

water banSouthern Rural Water has banned residents and irrigators from taking water from Turitable and Willimigongon creeks in Mount Macedon. The ban will be in place until June 30. \

BRiEfSour drinking water gets a clearer runLancefield

A new $1.5 million pipeline between Lancefield and Romsey will change the way Lancefield residents receive drinking water.

Work on the 11-kilometre pipeline, which starts at Maloneys Road, will begin next month. It will connect Lancefield to drinking water from Rosslynne Reservoir in Gisborne, enabling the town to also receive water from Melbourne.

About 30 per cent of Lancefield’s drinking water currently comes from a bore in Romsey and is treated at the Lancefield filtration plant. The rest is from Garden Hut Reservoir in Lancefield. Romsey residents receive about 5 per cent bore water.

Western Water’s general manager of sustainable water solutions, Rob Franklin, said Lancefield would be less reliant on bores to boost drinking water during dry periods.

“We began adding bore water to Romsey and Lancefield supplies in mid-January as demand increased and reservoir levels reduced,” he said.

“Until now, Lancefield has been isolated from the region’s wider water supply network, with the town relying on limited water resources.

“The town’s Garden Hut Reservoir holds

up to 112 million litres, less than half a per cent of the capacity of Rosslynne Reservoir in Gisborne.

“[The pipeline] will give us the flexibility to use other water sources when Garden Hut is low, ensuring Lancefield has a secure supply

of water as the town’s population grows.”The pipeline will take about six months

to build, and Mr Franklin says it will give residents a range of options for their water supply. \

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Golden drops: Rob Franklin studies the pipeline plans. (MaTTHeW FuRneaux)

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epic ride a sister’s tributeSunbury

Sunbury’s Lani Bullen will embark on an epic bike ride from Tylden to Broome in the name of her sister Elke.

Affectionately known as Flea, Ms Bullen’s younger sister died from cystic fibrosis in 2007 at the age of 16.

“I thought I would do this for her,” says Ms Bullen, who will ride almost 5000 kilometres over 10 weeks to reach Broome in Western Australia to honour her sister and raise money for Cystic Fibrosis Australia.

It was January last year that she decided she wanted to complete the marathon ride, and she’s been training and raising money since.

She chose Broome as the destination because Flea always wanted to go there.

“I’m not sure why Broome ... she wanted to drive there when she was 18, probably because it was far away and she wanted to get away from everything.”

Flea was born with cystic fibrosis and was diagnosed with the recessive genetic condition at eight weeks.

By age 12 she was reliant on oxygen and couldn’t leave the house without a wheelchair.

In 2004, she underwent the first children’s heart-double lung transplant performed at The Alfred hospital. This meant she could go to friends’ houses for sleepovers, ride a bike and join a swimming team.

But Flea became ill in early 2007 and died later that year, on September 5.

Ms Bullen will push off on her bike on April 9 on what would have been her

sister’s 23rd birthday.Her parents and fiance will come

along for the ride in a support vehicle.

“My parents loved the idea, so it was 12 to 14 months of preparation

and training.“I’m a very active person anyway, but this

is going to be a good mental challenge as well as a physical challenge.”

Fund-raising for the Ride for Flea has reached $12,000, but Ms Bullen has set her target firmly at $30,000.

She plans to ride an average of 120 kilometres each day. On her most testing day, she hopes to ride 220 kilometres.

Now she’s hoping for sponsors to get on board to help with accommodation costs for her and her support crew while they are on the road for 10 weeks. \

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quit backs justice centre smokes ban

Quit Victoria has thrown its support behind a move to make the Malmsbury Youth Justice Centre smoke-free.

People in custody at the centre and staff, contractors and visitors entering the precinct have been prohibited from smoking there since December.

More than 75 per cent of young men detained at Malmsbury are smokers. About 5 per cent of them had previously taken up smoking on arrival at Malmsbury in order to fit in.

Quit Victoria acting executive director Luke Atkin said smoking bans would ensure prisoners kicked the habit.

“We know young people in custody have high smoking rates, and prisons and youth justice centres are often an initiation point for smoking,” he said.

“If you didn’t smoke before you entered a youth justice centre, it’s highly likely you will afterwards.”

Smoking has been banned at Victoria’s other youth justice centre in Parkville since 2006.

The state government will make all Victorian adult prisons smoke-free by July next year. \ AV

painter lets her art rule her headLancefield

Jill Camilleri uses painting as an escape. “It’s something I did as a teenager when I was going through a lonely stage,” she says.

In the years she didn’t paint, she was creative and artistic in other ways.

But after a breakdown at 40 and a mental illness diagnosis, she again immersed herself in art.

“It takes me away into my own little world . . . into this wonderful headspace,” she says. “It makes me feel really good, like I’ve accomplished something. It’s a good feeling to be able to finish something.”

Ms Camilleri, 56, will join friend and fellow painter Margaret Morgan for an exhibition and art sale in Lancefield.

Titled From coast to coast and in between, the exhibition will showcase a collection of works in watercolour, silk painting, pastel, oil and acrylic.

Ms Camilleri works from photographs of landscapes, often taken when on holiday.

Her work is sometimes experimental; she may take pieces from the photographs and transfer them to a canvas using oil, pastel or acrylic. Macedon Ranges landscapes also feature in the exhibition.

“Marg and I went to Hanging Rock and

took a pile of pictures,” Ms Camilleri says. “Sometimes what I paint is from my own holidays, from my own photographs, and sometimes it’s somewhere local.”

The exhibition, at MAD Gallery, 19 High Street, Lancefield (phone 5429 1432), is open from this Friday to February 27. \

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A world away: Jill Camilleri with one of her paintings. (Matthew Furneaux)

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There’s no textbook on keeping a musical ensemble in sync by waving around a tiny baton.

“Conducting, you learn by observing as much as anything else,” Greg Hocking

explains.“The technical side of it is not that difficult.

It’s more rehearsal technique and how you get on with a large group of people. It’s almost psychological.”

We’re seated in Hocking’s Moonee Ponds lounge room, where a grand piano overlooking a window takes centre stage.

The 58-year-old is warm and jovial as he talks of developing a love of classical music at a young age.

After finishing high school at Essendon Grammar, Hocking studied music at Melbourne University in the early ’70s.

It was there he stumbled into the art of conducting. With no formal training available, his only option was to practise religiously and soak up knowledge from the handful of people in the business.

Hocking graduated and went on to score a gig conducting for the Queensland Opera.

He then progressed to the Australian Opera, based in Sydney, in an administration role which, he says, allowed him to study under famous conductors such as the late Carlo Felice Cillario.

“I was able to attend a lot of rehearsals and do a lot of conducting study on the side,” Hocking says. “Because it’s mainly a leadership thing, a lot of people think, yeah, I can do that. And then they find out they can’t.”

These days Hocking runs the Melbourne Opera Company out of the Athenaeum Theatre in Collins Street.

His role as ‘frontman’ is largely conducted behind the scenes. “If you’re good at rehearsal, by the time you get to the performance you’re just guiding. But conducting is endlessly stimulating; you never get bored.”

Except, perhaps, when things turn pear-shaped, which Hocking says happens from time to time. He tells an anecdote about Madame Butterfly, an opera hinging on a dastardly lover returning, which features a bass drum player creating a cannon shot.

“The bloke playing on the bass drum was chatting up the lady playing the clarinet, who didn’t have much to do,” Hocking recalls.

“There was a long wait. I glanced over. I could see they were paying no attention whatsoever. I started coughing to try and get his attention. Nothing. I had to go, ‘Ahem!’

“The guy just about dropped everything. He whacked the drum and we were able to keep going. Of course, he shot through at the end of the show and I never saw him again,” Hocking says with a laugh.

He established Melbourne Opera in 2003 to fill the void left by the collapse of the Victorian State Opera in the mid ’90s. He describes the ‘new’ company as a stepping stone for fledgling performers.

“It’s quite hard to get meaningful experience as an opera singer,” he says. “That’s what keeps the older people like me interested because we’re able to see these people’s careers go forward.”

Conducting has been a big part of Hocking’s life, but he insists his main gig is being one of Australia’s leading theatre producers.

“Theatre producing is very much independent, entrepreneurial, learn-on-the-job and make your mistakes as you go.”

It all started when Hocking moved back to Melbourne in 1979 and founded the iconic

Universal Theatre in Fitzroy, the birthplace of such stars as Max Gillies and Nick Giannopoulos.

“The Universal Theatre was almost a laboratory. It was a very accessible, rough and ready theatre where lots of shows started out,’’ Hocking says.

“It was a little 300-seat theatre in Fitzroy before Brunswick Street was Brunswick Street.”

Hocking enjoyed early success as a producer with hits including Robyn Archer’s one-woman cabaret A Star is Torn.

One of his biggest triumphs was producing Wogs out of Work, which led to the cult TV series Acropolis Now and a string of spin-offs.

“It just boils down to judgement. And of course you have as many misses as hits,” he concedes. “In the mid-’80s it was highly offensive [to be called

a wog]. And of course they liberated the word.”

Perhaps of even more importance was Hocking’s part in establishing the Melbourne International Comedy Festival in 1986.

He says the idea was planted by then South Australian premier Don Dunstan.

“He saw all these little comedy venues and said, ‘Hey, you’ve got something here’.”

Hocking and Melbourne’s close-knit group of promoters soon formed a committee and hatched the idea for the festival, “little knowing it would turn into the biggest arts event in the southern hemisphere”.

The first festival was held at the Universal Theatre and the Athenaeum in the CBD. It

featured 13 shows and 57 performances.Hocking knew Barry Humphries and was a

friend of English comedian Peter Cook, so he got both of them along as special guests to rustle up media interest.

“The first comedy festival made a very big impact even though it was actually quite small.”

Today’s festival features 450 comedians and thousands of performances. Hocking was once a member of the festival’s board, but his involvement now rests in maintaining the Comedy Club – which he took over in 1986 and now runs out of his beloved Athenaeum Theatre – as a major fixture.

“The theatre itself is like a money pit. You can never keep these things fully restored; it’s a big old Victorian building – the back wall’s from 1839. It’s the oldest wall in Melbourne.”

As we conclude our interview and head to the door we pass dozens of posters and framed black and white photos of stars such as Humphries and Mary Coustas before she was ‘Effie’. The image of Barry brings memories flooding back to Hocking. “He’s a wonderful man, a genius. To get to work with him was terrific and coming from Moonee Ponds, I always felt an affinity with Barry Humphries.

“He’s not from here though. He’s from Camberwell; he’s very posh. He’s got a funny association with Moonee Ponds – he doesn’t know much about it. He just used it as a gag, which took on a life of its own.” \

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“We were just sitting at home looking at the Sunbury Region Community Facebook page when the town had fires going in Racecourse Road and there were a lot of people who couldn’t do anything,” Janine Meyer told the Weekly last week.

“We decided to call Safeway and see whether we could set up [a stall] in front of their store and collect donations from people shopping to give to the Sunbury firefighters.

“They said yes.”Ms Meyer also put her donation-drive

idea on the Sunbury Region Community Facebook page, and it became a hit.

“We had $1200 of donations in the first five hours and donations are still coming in,” she said last Wednesday. “A guy from Queensland even donated $100.”

With more money raised than expected, the donations were shared among six stations – Diggers Rest, Bulla, Wildwood, Clarkefield and two in Sunbury.

Diggers Rest lieutenant Steve Hynes was ‘‘shocked’’ by the generosity of the

community. “After returning from the fires at Davis Road [in Sunbury on January 17], we found there was lots of bottled water, chips, biscuits and lollies.

“It totally blew us away. We rely on that sort of thing to keep the boys rehydrated. Water and Gatorade are the first things we pack on the truck, but with a lot of [government] cutbacks it’s very limited.

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raised so much money and it went around to six local brigades is a huge help to us and the other stations.”

Grateful Diggers Rest members last week invited Ms Meyer and her daughters to the station to say thanks, and the meeting has led to one of her daughters planning to become a junior firefighter. \

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■ The medium- to long-term future of Woodend will be decided in the next few months. A three-year saga leading to this point has not been easy to follow.Below is a dotted history of events.• Macedon Ranges council engages

a consultant to ascertain Woodend residents’ attitudes to the town’s future. The result was a clear acceptance that some growth was inevitable, but lower rather than higher growth was desirable.

• Developer Villawood appears with its vision of a 600-800-lot development of Davies Hill.

• There is a groundswell of opposition, reinforcing the community consensus for lower rates of growth.

• Braemar College has an agreement with Villawood about a school site but draws considerable flak when it asks parents to lobby their councillors for rezoning. On reflection, Braemar decides it’s in the education game, not in land speculation.

• Council prepares a Woodend settlement strategy that specifically states there is sufficient residential land within the town boundaries to accommodate growth to 2030; no new (greenfield) sites need to be opened.

• This plan then goes before a three-person panel (C84). A horde of expert witnesses say the council has got it wrong. Community views are not heard.

• The C84 panel’s report suggests/recommends that the council revisit its views about greenfield sites.

• Council engages Planisphere to produce a new Woodend settlement strategy ($100,000 cost) and to look at where expansion, if necessary, would occur.

• Planisphere’s draft report indicates that the council’s initial stance – that there is sufficient land within the town – is correct. However, it investigates future sites and comes up with three, in priority order: 1, east of town; 2, Old Lancefield Road; 3, land at the end of

2009 is foregone for the promised Kyneton education plan that is still waiting for government funding today. This last episode must be a massive kick in the teeth to all the hard-working volunteers behind the schools. What is happening to state education in Kyneton? Is there some strange vendetta against the children of Kyneton? What has Kyneton done to deserve this atrocious treatment from the state government? What is its excuse? Our town deserves better. Our children deserve better.

rosie torr \ Kyneton

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• Both the panel’s and Planisphere’s final reports are due shortly and then, ultimately, it will be up to the present group of councillors to decide Woodend’s future.

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RAW DEAL fOR KYNEtON’S KiDS ■ While the federal government discusses Gonski reforms to make, we hope, education fairer across the country, the Victorian government has seen it fit to take, and take, and take from Kyneton’s state schools. The news that several junior school buildings are being removed from Kyneton Secondary College is just appalling, especially in light of the bad run all the local schools and kinder have been having of late. The primary school pupils have to raise money themselves to fix the toilets. Asbestos is found at Lady Brooks Kindergarten; $2 million worth of upgrades to the primary and secondary schools under the Building the Education Revolution in

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MIXED NETBALLThe 2014 competition is for players aged 14 and over. Registrations can be taken individually or as a team between 7pm and 8pm, February 5, at the Kyneton Toyota Sports and Aquatic Centre. The season begins on February 12. Cost: $15 for registration and $8 a game.■ Call 5421 1477 \ [email protected],gov.au

ART EXHIBITIONThis free exhibition by the Sunbury Artist Guild at The Gatehouse, 1 Macedon Street, Sunbury, features historical prints by Philip J Gray. It’s open 10am-4pm, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. ■ Call 9740 4099

NEED A CONFIDENCE BOOST?Everyone’s welcome to this meeting which discusses public speaking and leadership. Organised by Sunbury and Macedon Ranges Toastmasters, it’s from 7.30pm-9.30pm, February 4, at the Sunbury Senior Citizens Centre. Free entry. ■ macedonrangestoastmasters.org.au

OLDE-TIME MARKETHigh-quality crafts and produce are for sale at the outdoor Olde Time Market, 9am-2pm, this Sunday on the Village Green, Aitken Street, Gisborne. ■ Call 0431 563 566 \

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WATER ON THE AGENDAStaff from Western Water and Macedon Ranges council will be available to answer questions and talk about the Mount Macedon wastewater project. From 6pm-9pm tomorrow at Mount Macedon Hotel, 694 Mount Macedon Road, Mount Macedon■ Call 5421 9658

COAST TO COASTJill Camilleri and Margaret Morgan are members of Woodend, Seymour and Kilmore art societies. Both artists will have local scenes on display at their exhibition from 9am-5pm, January 31-February 27, at 19 High Street, Lancefield.■ [email protected] \ 5429 1432 \

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“I used to make up dances in my lounge room, then I learnt a jazz routine at my friend’s dance school,” recalls Serle [pictured], who has performed with renowned dance group Chunky Moves.

“In high school I started tap dancing, ballet and contemporary dance and from the age of 16 I was involved in a lot of commercial gigs. It was then I realised I could make a career out of something I loved.”

After studying for a bachelor of dance degree at the Victorian College of the Arts, the then 21-year-old went on to perform here and abroad.

“I’ve enjoyed performing in New York at the Brooklyn Academy of Music, at the Edinburgh Festival and the Sydney Opera House.”

Serle says it takes a lot of hard work and sacrifice to make it in the performing arts industry.

“There’s not a lot of money or security in dancing or choreography. And you sacrifice your body. Mine is always pretty sore and exhausted.

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Serle says he likes contemporary dance and choreography for different reasons.

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North facing 3 bedroom home exceptionally transformedproviding modern living and a country lifestyle. Ideal foranyone with horses as it includes 2 horse stables, tack room,electric fencing, 5 paddocks, arena, 2 dams, 2 tanks & abore.

179 Pudding Bag Road Drummond

FOR SALE $599,000-$620,000INSPECT THIS SATURDAY 3.00-3.30PM

Photo ID RequiredCONTACT Gisborne Office 5428 2800

UNSURPASSED RURAL VIEWS ON 13 ACRES approx.This 3 bedroom country style residence with a large livingarea and bright kitchen is located on 4 hectares of landwith barn, stables, dam and is only a short drive from theGisborne township.

378 Mt Gisborne Road Gisborne

AUCTION SATURDAY 22ND FEB @ 1.30PMINSPECT THIS SATURDAY 10.00-10.30AM

OR BY APPOINTMENTPhoto ID Required

CONTACT Gisborne Office 5428 2800

MORTGAGEE AUCTION

MORTGAGEESAUCTION

GLORIOUS BUILDING LOT OF 1722m2approxA large block ready for you to build yourdream home. The 30m approx. frontageopens up options for the style of homeyou choose to build. All services availablesuch as natural gas, town water etc. Rareopportunity to secure a quality home site.

Gisborne

FOR SALE $310,000INSPECT PLANS AT OFFICE


Double storey, 2 spacious living areas, kit/meals, BIRs,ensuite, ducted vacuum and solar hot water. Concretedoutdoor entertaining area with pergola and a large shed.Don’t miss your opportunity to inspect today.

10 Mounsey Court Sunbury

FOR SALE $410,000INSPECT THIS SATURDAY 10.00-10.30am

Photo ID RequiredCONTACT Sunbury Office 9744 2555

SPACIOUS 4 BEDROOM FAMILY HOME

RENTAL PROPERTIES AVAILABLE

Wattle Drive, Sunbury

$550 PW Available: Now

LUXURY LIVING IN EXECUTIVEESTATE 4 br family home ens withspa, powder room, informal and formal.heat and cool, double garage, easymaintenance yard. No Pets.

Lancefield Rd, Sunbury


PEACEFUL HIDEAWAY 3 br home onthe out skirts of Sunbury. 2 bathrooms,kit/meals, d/washer, lounge, splitsystem, family, ducted heat, singlecarport.

Station Street, Sunbury

$320 PW Available: Late Jan

BRAND NEW UNIT 3 brs, ens, BIR’s,open plan kit/meals/family, gas andelectric cooking, dishwasher ductedheating and cooling, court yard, singlegarage. No pets.

Brook Street, Sunbury

$315 PW Available: 12/2

TIDYTOWNHOUSE CLOSETOTOWN3 brs, ens, BIR’s, lounge, gas heat,cooling to up stairs only, powder room,european laundry, balcony of the masterbedroom, court yard, double remote

Macedon Street, Sunbury

$350 PW Available: 24/1

CONVENIENT LOCATION CLOSETOTOWN 4 brs, BIR’s, ens, dining/familyroom, large lounge, gas heat and logfire, single garage, single carport, gardenshed. No pets.

Thornton Avenue, Sunbury


GOOD SIZE FAMILY HOME Very neat3 br home with quality fittings comprisesof BIR’s, kit/meals, lounge, ducted heat,split systems, single integrated garage,court yard. No pets.




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Lewis Ford 0448 937 126

Versatile & spacious offering 4 bedroom accommodation,2 great living areas, garage and garden shed. Additionalpotential sweentens the deal with numerous commercialuses (STCA) or to be used as a residence. An easy walk toshops, restaurants and local facilities.

43 Murphy Street Romsey

AUCTION SATURDAY 22 FEB @11.30AMINSPECT BY APPOINTMENT

CONTACT Sunbury Office 9744 2555

LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION – COMMERCIAL ZONE 1

EXECUTORSAUCTION

3 good sized bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 3 living areas,beautiful timber kitchen, great outdoor garden with verandaand gazebo plus a double lock up garage.

6 Knox Court Sunbury

FOR SALE $450,000INSPECT THIS SATURDAY 10.30-11.00AM


GREAT HOME & GREAT LOCATION

Contemporary home with wide side access to a hugebackyard is like new. Offering 4 brs, large master, ens & WIR,modern kit/dining/family with bi-fold doors leading to deckedalfresco, lounge, rumpus and double integrated garage.

10 McKernon Place Gisborne

FOR SALE $579,000INSPECT THIS SATURDAY 10.00-10.30AM

Photo ID RequiredCONTACT Gisborne Office 5428 2800

EXCEPTIONAL FAMILY HOME ON A LARGE 1167m2 ALLOTMENTThis 3 bedroom residence is set in a quiet court location.Featuring kitchen and living area, two way bathroom intomaster bedroom and spacious backyard. A concreteddriveway leads to double garage with rear access available.

21 Firestone Court Sunbury

FOR SALE $315,000INSPECT THIS SATURDAY 12.00-12.30PM


PERFECT FOR FIRST HOME OR RENTAL INVESTMENT

OPEN FOR INSPECTION THIS SATURDAY10.00-10.30am 10 Mounsey Court, Sunbury

10.00-10.30am 378 Mt Gisborne Road, Gisborne

10.00-10.30am 10 McKernan Place, Gisborne

10.30-11.00am 6 Knox Court, Sunbury

11.00-11.30am 6 Deakin Street, Sunbury

11.00-11.30am 13-15 Francis Crescent, Gisborne

11.00-11.30am 83 Walsh Road, Bullengarook

11.30-12.00pm 1/288 Gap Road, Sunbury

12.00-12.30pm 21 Firestone Court, Sunbury

12.00-12.30pm 25 Hastings Drive, New Gisborne

12.30-1.00pm 2/141 Reservoir Road, Sunbury

1.00-1.30pm 60 Riddell Road, Sunbury

1.00-1.30pm 20 Rye Court, Romsey

1.00-1.30pm 81 Mt View Road, Macedon

1.30-2.00pm 16 Backhaus Avenue, Sunbury

1.45-2.15pm 7 Furphy Close, Romsey

2.00-2.30pm 45 Parkview Drive, Sunbury

2.00-2.30pm 57 Smith Street, Macedon

2.30-3.00pm 8 Rockwood Place, Hillside

3.00-3.30pm 3 Heddle Road, Lancefield

3.00-3.30pm 179 Pudding Bag Road, Drummond




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Lewis Ford 0448 937 126

This 40 acre site provides an excellent opportunity tofurther develop and nurture this magnificent garden andmemorial park with exec residence, Chapel, Multi purposereception area for private functions, extensive lakes andwater features making it a delightful resting place.

WOOLING HILL, MACEDON RANGES

FOR SALEEXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST INVITEDINSPECTSTRICTLY BY APPOINTMENTCONTACT JOHN DUNLOPOffice 0419 001 991

MEMORIAL GARDEN - CHAPEL - RECEPTION ROOM - EXECUTIVE RESIDENCE - OFFICE

Stage 5 of this beautiful development is now availableand selling quickly. The development is well connected toMelbourne and Bendigo via public transport with a trainstation only a few minutes away! For further details and toregister your interest go to www.gisbornefields.com.au.

Gisborne

FOR SALE From $195,000INSPECT PLANS AT OFFICE


GISBORNE FIELDS

Watch the video at www.memorial-garden.com.au

Idyllic countryside at the base of the Macedon Ranges only 50 min CBD. Boasting an elite equestrian complex, including both indoor and outdoor arenas. Wellappointed stables and full breeding facilities. An appealing home of charm and character with natural look timber designed for country living sits amongst themanicured gardens. Feats 4 bedrooms all with ensuites, solid timber and granite kitchen, spacious living, verandahs, in ground pool & spa and a double garage.Colour brochure available on request.

Riddells Creek

EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST INVITEDINSPECTSTRICTLY BY APPOINTMENTCoNTaCT Sunbury Office 9744 2555

HORSE BREEDERS AND TRAINERS PAY ATTENTION! - 113 ACRES


HUNT REAL ESTATE 5428 2544

Wilma Grumont 0409 138 472 | Trevor Hunt 0418 550 832 | Brian Hunt 0418 320 412

33 Brantome Street, Gisborne 3437 www.huntrealestate.com.au

neW GisborneOn 950m². 5 bedrooms plus study!Convenient to schools and station.Modern & meticulously presented. Ideal for largefamily. Features spacious kitchen/meals/family roomopening onto pergola. Also sep. lounge. Incl. 2.7mceilings, natural gas ducted heating, s/s appliances,14 solar electric panels & water tanks. 7.7 x 7.9mgarage + shed/workshop. Move in & just relax!

5A 2B 2C 1D 2EPrivate Sale:PriCe: $645,000vieW: Saturday 1.00 - 1.30pm

2 Hyperno Court

GisborneTwo bedroom home unit within metres tothe shops.Refurbished unit on very edge of town centre.Churches, medical facilities, schools etc at hand.Fresh and clean kitchen and bathroom. Separatelaundry & toilet. Reverse cycle air conditioner.Lovely outlook from living area into spacious privategarden. Small garage.

2A 1B 2EPrivaTe Sale:PriCe: $269,000vieW: Saturday 2.00 - 2.30pm

Unit 7/46 Brantome Street

Gisborne

Appealing & Practical. Land approx. 663m²Great presentation, new kitchen, fresh décor, sunlit living areas & easy caregarden. This property offers everything you could wish for in an establishedneighborhood and at an affordable price. Three bedrooms, family bathroom,ensuite, kitchen/meals/living area and integrated double garage. Outdoorentertaining area. Pet friendly fully fenced rear garden with good vehicle access.Fabulous first home or ‘downsizers’ delight.

PrivAte SALe:PriCe: $418,500vieW: Saturday 3.00 - 3.30pm 3A 2B 2C 2E

12 Sunny Park Close

GisborneGreat Value! 4 bedroom home – peacefulcourt with large central parkland.Needs only a little TLC but nothing major. Featureshuge lounge, family room, massive 2nd bedroom& full ensuite. Includes gas ducted heating. Movein & easily turn a house into a home or purchase afantastic investment. Land 740m².

4A 2B 2C 2EPriVate Sale:PriCe: $420,000VieW: Saturday 9.30 - 10.00am

13 Vista Close

GisborneModern and Spacious Home Unit.Great Investment or Manageable Home.Comprises 3 bedrooms and full ensuite. Wellappointed full sized kitchen with stainless steelappliances. Open plan living with access to privategarden area. Natural gas ducted heating. Lock upgarage/workshop. Leased at $1521 per month.Quality finish inside and out!

3A 2B 1C 1EPrIvate Sale:PrICe: $395,000vIeW: Saturday 12.00 - 12.30pm

Unit 2/3 Morrow Road

neW GisborneCountry life with comfort. Large, characterfilled family home. Land approx. 5,566M².Spacious property offers vast living & entertainingareas, established gardens in an area only minsfrom town & easy link to fwy. Integrated dbl garage+ storage/garage facility is a bonus. A brilliantescape to the country!

4A 2B 3C 1D 4EPrivate SaLe:PriCe: $830,000vieW: By appointment.

44 Joseph Avenue

Gisborne4 Bedrooms plus ensuite. Land 936m².Convenient Location – wide streets.Comfortable family home or great rental investment.Features natural gas ducted heating, new carpetand polished floors. Recently repainted internally.Includes 2 living areas and huge second bedroom.Double carport plus colourbond garage.Ready to enjoy. Short settlement available.

4A 2B 2C 2EPrivate SaLe:PriCe: $419,000vieW: Saturday 10.30 - 11.00am

13 Gardiner Street



Wilma Grumont 0409 138 472 | Trevor Hunt 0418 550 832 | Brian Hunt 0418 320 412

33 Brantome Street, Gisborne 3437 www.huntrealestate.com.au

Gisborne~ 1,100m² ~~ Premier development site ~Within 50 metres of retail area.Dimensions 20.1 x 54.8 metres (approx)Suit (STCA) multi unit/townhouse development, dual occupancy,prestige home, medical centre etc. Zoning – Residential 1.This is a once only opportunity.

Auction: Saturday 15th February at 11.00amPRicE: contAct AgEnt

51 Brantome Street

Gisborne“Glenreagh”.Traditional country homestead.Land 3.9 Ha (9.75 acres) approx.Overlooking Gisborne township & Macedon Ranges, this inspiring residence offersstyle & quality in 4 living areas (including billiards room) & 6 bedrooms. Doubleglazing, 3m ceiling height, Blackbutt flooring & decorative fireplace surrounds.Guest quarters with ensuite. Office – kitchenette & w.c. Shed – 382m² approx. with3 phase electricity, mezzanine & storage racks. Tennis Court. Beautiful rural setting,only minutes from township.

AucTion: Saturday 1st March 2014 at 11.00am if not sold beforePRicE: conTAcT AGEnTViEW: Saturday 10.30 - 11.00am

7 A 3 B 4 C 1 D 6 E

101 Mount Gisborne Road


Woodend 8 Honeysuckle Lane When Only the Best Will Do Beautifully presented high quality fully renovated 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom residence nestled within a superb private garden setting of 6000m². Extensive veggie garden, fully fenced, double garage and much much more. A very attractive offering.

Newham 51 Bolgers Lane Top Hut - on 21 Ha (52 Acres) With Breathtaking Panoramic Views Classic Australian 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom homestead with stunning views of the Cobaw Ranges and picturesque rolling countryside. Excellent infrastructure and abundant water supply, this property offers an outstanding rural lifestyle.

Price $828,000View Sat 1 Feb 11-11.30am Sat 15 Feb 1-1.30pm or by appointmentSandi Mueller 0408 392 347

Price $895,000View Sat 1 Feb 11.30-12pm or by appointmentJohn Keating 0419 880 444


Wilma Grumont 0409 138 472 | Trevor Hunt 0418 550 832 | Brian Hunt 0418 320 41233 Brantome Street, Gisborne 3437 www.huntrealestate.com.au

GISBORNE

Move in and enjoy the space. Land 872m² approx.Well presented 4 bedroom home, offers great family living with rumpus room,lounge/dining, separate meals area adjoining smart spacious kitchen &impressive formal entry hall. Dble integrated garage & separate shed (6m x 9mapprox.) – concrete floor & elec. connected. Extensive paving & estab. gardens.

Private SaLe:PriCe: $510,000vieW: Saturday 9.30 - 10.00am 4A 2B 3C 3E

64 Fersfield Road GISBORNE SOUTH

On 4 hectares / 10 acres approx. Blue Ribbon Location. Greatvalue with sealed road and magnificent country views.Bright and very comfortable double glazed 4 bedroom with full ensuite & 2 livingareas. Spacious well appointed timber kitchen, fresh bathrooms, open fire place,cosy wood heater, reverse cycle air con. & spa bath. Fully enclosed colourbondshed with 2 stables / garaging/ele. Brick paved outdoor living area. Dbleintegrated garage. Fenced into 6 paddocks, large water tank supplyPRivate SaLe:PRiCe: $840,000 - $870,000vieW: Saturday 12.00 - 12.30pm 4A 2B 5E

122 Benson Road


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Public Notices

CLASSIFIEDS DEADLINESFor

Sunbury & Macedon Ranges Weeklyare as follows:

Proof Deadline: Friday 5.00pmAll Classifieds: Monday 10.00am

Phone 1300 138 9108.30am-5.00pm, Monday - Friday.All major credit cards accepted.

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ALL ADVERTISERS - PLEASE NOTEMultiple Insertions - Errors in multiple insertion advertisementsafter the first day of publication are not the responsibility of thepublisher. Please check the first day advertisement and advise of anyerror to the appropriate sales department.Cancellation - Cancellations are not accepted after deadline.Toensure cancellation is effective, cancellations must be phonedthrough to the appropriate sales department prior to deadline &advertisers will be issued with a cancellation number for eachadvertisement.Disclaimer - Metro Media Publishing regret that it is not possible toverify information other than that conveyed in editorial content of thenewspaper. Although Metro Media Publishing endeavour to ensurethe accuracy of everything published, the Competition and ConsumerAct requires Metro Media Publishing to disclaim any belief in thetruth or falsity of information which is supplied and which ispublished in other than editorial content. The publisher reserves theright to omit or alter any advertisement. The advertiser agrees toindemnify the publisher for all damage or liabilities arising out of thepublished material.Indemnity - Any other liability of the Publisher or any of its officers,employees or agents howsoever arising in respect of an advertisementor series of advertisements, and which does not arise by any lack ofcare or skill on the part of the Publisher, is limited to a total of $50.00for each advertisement or series.The Publisher makes the stipulation contained in the precedingsentence on behalf of its officers, employees and agents and, inaddition, the Advertiser agrees with the Publisher not to bring or beparty to or assert any action claim counterclaim or set-off against anyof them at variance from the protection sought to be extended to themby this condition.Terms & Conditions - Full copies of Metro Media Publishing'sTerms & Conditions relating to classified and display advertising areavailable 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 acceptsresponsibility for election and referendum comment).The Sunbury & Macedon Ranges Weekly is printed at Border MailPrinting, 1 McKoy St, Wodonga, Vic, 3690.

Classified advertising (all papers): 1300 138 910Dandenong: 9238 7777

Werribee: 9731 2777 Airport West: 8318 5777G6580595

You may look at the application and any documents that support the application at the offi ce of the Responsible Authority (details below). This can be done during offi ce hours and is free of charge.

Alternatively, plans and documentation can be viewed online by clicking on the SPEAR icon on the Council’s website (www.mrsc.vic.gov.au). You can also lodge objections to applications in SPEAR.

The SPEAR reference number for this application is: S041893J

Any person who may be affected by the granting of the permit may object or make other submissions to the Responsible AuthorityAn objection must: - include your name and mailing address - be sent to the Responsible Authority in writing; - include the reasons for the objection; and

If you object the Responsible Authority will inform you of its decision.

NOTICE OF AN APPLICATION FOR PLANNING PERMIT

An application for a planning permit has been made which may affect you.

Responsible AuthorityMACEDON RANGES SHIRE COUNCIL 40 Robertson Street GISBORNE VIC 3437Telephone: (03) 5421 9699

Contact Offi cerLisa Laskovski Town PlannerP: (03) 5421 9631 E: [email protected]

THE LAND AFFECTED BY THE APPLICATION IS LOCATED AT:

LOT 8 PS 540527U 17 Park Street LANCEFIELD VIC 3435

THE APPLICATION IS FOR A PERMIT TO:

Variation of Covenant to allow building outside of building envelope (for a garage).

THE APPLICANT FOR THE PERMIT IS:

Plans For People

THE APPLICATION REFERENCE NUMBER IS:

PLN/2013/346

The Responsible Authority will not decide on the application until at least 14 days from the date of the last notice being posted.

11th February 2014

CL ASSIF IEDSFOR RESULTS

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Toll People are currently seeking Linehaul Drivers / Yardie / MISC Drivers with MC/HC Licence, starting from Western Suburbs Melbourne. To Be successful for this position you must have:• Current MC Licence with 2 years’ experience for the

above licence• Ability to read, write speak and understand English• Pervious interstate driving experience is advantageous• Ability to represent company with positive attitude• Must have a current log book• Properly complete all required paperwork• Current Vic Road demerit point report

If this is the position for you then apply today you can either send your resume to

[email protected] or call Reena at Toll People on (03) 8369 2400

Linehaul Drivers

Public Notices

NOTICE OF AN APPLICATIONFOR PLANNING PERMIT

The land affected by the application is located at:LOT 24 LP 221684X P/Carlsruhe37 Warren Street, Kyneton 3444

The application is for a permit to:Variation of restriction to allow for a DependantPersons Unit by deleting part a) and d) of therestriction

The applicant for the permit is:Betnale Pty Ltd

The application reference number is:PLN/2013/381

You may look at the application and any documentsthat support the application at the office of theresponsible authority.Macedon Ranges Shire Council Lisa Laskovski40 Robertson Street, Gisborne Town Planner(03) 5421 9699 (03) 5421 9631

[email protected]

This can be done during office hours and is free ofcharge. Any person who may be affected by thegranting of the permit may object or make othersubmissions to the Responsible Authority.An objection must

❏ be sent to the Responsible Authority inwriting

❏ include the reasons for the objection, and❏ state how the objector would be affected.

The Responsible Authority will not decide on theapplication before: Tuesday 11th February

If you object, the Responsible Authoritywill tell you its decision.

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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.

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The land affected by the application is located at:LOT 39 PS 611265F P/Gisborne32 Dumbarton Way GISBORNE VIC 3437

The application is for a permit to:Development of a dwelling in a Heritage Overlay (exemptfrom notice) and variation of two (2) convenants (toconstruct a dwelling further than seven (7) metres of thefront boundary of the lot and with a roof pitch of less than25 degrees)

The applicant for the permit is:Hayden Legro Lawyers

The application reference number is:PLN/2013/236

You may look at the application and any documentsthat support the application at the office of theresponsible authority.

MACEDON RANGES SHIRE COUNCIL40 Robertson StreetGISBORNE VIC 3437Telephone: (03) 5421 9699Contact Officer: Lauren Grigg - Town PlannerP: (03) 5421 9686E: [email protected]

This can be done during office hours and is free of charge.Any person who may be affected by the granting of thepermit may object or make other submissions to theResponsible Authority.An objection must

❏ be sent to the Responsible Authority in writing❏ include the reasons for the objection, and❏ state how the objector would be affected.

The Responsible Authority will not decide on theapplication before:If you object, the Responsible Authority will tell you its decision.

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20m split . . $125pcm20m unsplit . . $115pcmFree Delivery All AreasFree Delivery All Areas

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healthy one”All breeds welcome

For all your dogs grooming needs

Contact Deborah 0417 330 062Also servicing Gisborne, Woodend, Sunbury etc.

Deb’s Pampered Pooches

Classifieds1300 138 910

Situations Vacant

Weekly Classifi eds 1300 138 910


You may look at the application and any documents that support the application at the offi ce of the Responsible Authority (details below). This can be done during offi ce hours and is free of charge.Alternatively, plans and documentation can be viewed online by clicking on the SPEAR icon on the Council’s website (www.mrsc.vic.gov.au). You can also lodge objections to applications in SPEAR.The SPEAR reference number for this application is: S045395BResponsible AuthorityMACEDON RANGES SHIRE COUNCIL40 Robertson StreetGISBORNE VIC 3437Telephone: (03) 5421 9699Any person who may be affected by the granting of the permit may object or make other submissions to the Responsible AuthorityAn objection must:- include your name and mailing address- be sent to the Responsible Authority in writing;- include the reasons for the objection; and- state how the objector would be affected.If you object the Responsible Authority will inform you of its decision.The Responsible Authority will not decide on the application until at least 14 days from the date of the last notice being posted. 11th FEBRUARY 2014

An application for a planning permit has been made which may affect you.

Lot 174 PS 615608E P/Kerrie (COVENANT RESTRICTION) 2B Rangeview Drive RIDDELLS CREEK VIC 3431Variation of Restrictive Covenant J470201 to allow for construction of a Dwelling on Lot 174 only

N and R Ford

PLN/2013/455

THE LAND AFFECTED BY THE APPLICATION IS LOCATED AT:

THE APPLICATION IS FOR A PERMIT TO:

THE APPLICANT FOR THE PERMIT IS: THE APPLICATION REFERENCE NUMBER IS:

Contact Offi cer Christo CraffordSenior Town PlannerP: (03) 5421 9673E: [email protected]

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Environmental Policy Offi cerPermanent Full Time$69,477 - $75,742Position No: P/JA/570This exciting opportunity will see you join the Policy Development team of the Strategic Planning & Environment unit at Macedon Ranges Shire Council. You will be working on projects to develop policies, strategies and plans in response to the Council Plan, local and global matters. You will provide Council, community groups and landowners with support, assistance and advice on environmental policy and sustainability issues. For further information contact David Nevin, Coordinator Policy Development, on (03) 5421 9672. Closing Date: Monday 10 February at 5.00pm.

A copy of the position description can be obtained from our website. Applications may be submitted via our website or sent to Macedon Ranges Shire Council, PO Box 151, Kyneton, VIC 3444, quoting the relevant position number.

mrsc.vic.gov.au

ExperiencedPanel Beater -

Full Time

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Woodend is seeking areliable, skilledprofessional tojoin the team.

Immediate startfor the New Year!

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FunctionCentre

Manager

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ManagerCasual Manager

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ProfessionalAre you offering

"genuine employment?''

ADVERTISERS PLEASE NOTEMuch hardship and difficulty is

caused to job-seekers bymisleading advertising placed in

employment columns.

Our Professional Employment andSituations Vacant columns arereserved for advertisements whichcarry a SPECIFIC and GENUINEoffer of employment.

All employment advertisementsmust state clearly the type of joboffered and remuneration offered.(i.e. salary package, retainer pluscommission or commission only).

"Commission only'' jobs are onlyaccepted in these columnsPROVIDED that this is clearlystated in the ad AND theemployer is paying Workcover andSuperannuation. If not, then theseadvertisements MUST be placedin an alternate classification sucha s S e l f E m p l o y m e n tOpportunities.

Placing misleading advertisementsis an offence against the Competi-tion and Consumer Act and alladvertisements are subject to thepublisher's approval. For furtheradvice contact the AustralianCompetition and ConsumerCommission on 9290 1800.

Whilst Metro Media Publishingmake every attempt to screenjob advertisements, WE DO NOTACCEPT L IAB I L I T Y FORADVERTISERS WHO FAIL TOCOMP LY W I T H T H E S EREGULATIONS.

Trading World

1300 138 910CLASSIFIEDS

www.adcentre.com.au/vicEmail: [email protected]

CONVEYANCING SECRETARYArmstrong Collins & DeLacy Lawyers requires afulltime, experienced Conveyancing Secretary.We require a person who is dynamic, motivated

and able to work to deadlines.

Applications in writing to be received byFriday 31 January 2014 to:

The ManagerArmstrong Collins & DeLacy

PO Box 140, Kyneton, 3444 orEmail:[email protected]

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TOYOTA RAV4 Wagon, 1997,white, manual, excel cond insideand out, RWC, reg 07/14, OJQ-510. $5,000. Ph 0409 021 423.

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TRUCK DRIVER/YARD PERSONWe are a baby leaf salad company based in Bacchus Marsh and we are looking for a part time yard person with HC license to do some

general yard work and driving.Would suit someone looking for short,

irregular part time work.

Please email resume to [email protected]

MC DRIVERWe are a commercial baby leaf salad

company based in Bacchus Marsh and are looking for an MC Driver to join our fast

paced team.

This role is a full time position with trips between our sites in Bacchus Marsh and Nangiloc with possible changeovers mid-

way. Applicants must have roadranger experience and a forklift license.

Duties will include MC driving together with forklift operation and labouring.

Good communication skills will be highly regarded.

Email resume to [email protected]

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McKenzie Aged Care GroupAt Sutton Park in Melton South are looking for

experienced and dedicated professionals(EEN’s and PCA’s) to join our growing team following the completion

of the new extension in early February 2014.

For further information please email resume to [email protected].

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Cars Newand Used

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Weekly Classifi eds 1300 138 910Situations Vacant

PLEASE NOTE:Private party sales areopen to negotiation,therefore statutory

charges may vary andare not included in

quoted prices.G6579949

Party Planners

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Cars Newand Used

tech talk

\ this phone’s a looker, writes rod easdown

In 2000, all the phones and answering machines on the market were big, clumsy and plain. They could have all been

designed by the same bloke, and if they were I’d lay money on him being an engineer.

So when a prestige audio brand introduced telephones that looked good, I was the first in line. I even got the matching answering machine. Both turned out to lack intuition, and be unreliable and clunky to use. One frustrating day I spied a dumpster outside and pitched them in. I felt good for days.

Now I can face facts and admit that I bought them not because of anything technical or even practical; I bought them because they were beautiful.

The great bulk of landline phones still look much the same, which is why an import company called Mint Technology is kicking goals. It sells products for homes and businesses, and they all look good, but the handsets that link to mobile phones are the most interesting.

Among them is one that’s kind of like the excavated skeleton of phones of the past, another has a Bluetooth handset elegantly arcing out of its cradle like a wave.

And now, at last, Mint has introduced a landline phone that, to my eyes anyway, is the best-looking thing on the market. It’s

called the Eclipse and it’s more like a modern, minimalist sculpture than a phone.

It’s a 162 millimetre-high ovoid ring without a centre boss or spokes, kind of like a tyre without a wheel. And it’s angled slightly backwards, narrowing as it swings upward.

The handset, which is cordless of course, is at the top, making up just over a quarter of the circumference. Lift it out and its arc curves naturally from ear to mouth, the slimmest part of the assembly being at

the earpiece and gently expanding towards the mouthpiece.

It’s only when you’ve taken the handset out that you discover the screen and the number pad, which otherwise face

downwards and remain relatively hidden from view.

Aha! Is there anyone who doesn’t screen calls these days? Is it possible to lift the phone out of the cradle to see the caller information on the screen without answering the call? Yep, it is, because you must press the “talk” button before the call is connected. The remaining 240 degrees of the structure make up the charger and the answering machine. \

[email protected]

the Details \It stores up to 200 numbers,

there’s a speakerphone when required and a choice of five ring

tones. The handset can operate for up to 13 hours between charges and the

system is expandable; you can have up to four handsets.

It is available in black, red or white and a single handset system starts at $150.

With two handsets, it’s $230 and with three $350. An additional handset

costs $120.

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SCOREBOARD CRICKET

PREMIER FIRST GRADECASEY-SOUTH MELBOURNE V ESSENDON

At Casey Fields, Cranbourne EastESSENDON 1st InningsB MacRAE b Hall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46A AYRE b Freitag. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47S MIRE c Freitag b Hall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28B McMINN b Hall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6S McNAMARA lbw b Freitag. . . . . . . . . . . . . 2A SHELLIE c Aust b Perera . . . . . . . . . . . . 27F STEWART not out. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27N PERERA c Aust b Hall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5L CAMERON lbw b Hall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0M DORIC b Mullaney . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20J EATON c Aust b Mullaney . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0Extras (3b 2lb) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213Fall: 39, 96, 148, 150, 156, 158, 166, 166, 211, 213Bowling: A Perrin 11-1-47-0, A Perera 10-3-26-1, N Freitag 15-5-46-2, C Hall 21-2-79-5, S Mullaney 6-3-10-2. Overs: 63

CASEY-SOUTH MELBOURNE 1st InningsJ HOLDEN c Shellie b Doric. . . . . . . . . . . . 18S MULLANEY c Doric b Perera . . . . . . . . . . 19L SPERLING not out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22S MAGGS not out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0Extras (1lb 4nb). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Two wickets for . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64Fall: 30, 54Bowling: L Cameron 6-2-11-0, M Doric 7-0-21-1, N Perera 5-1-16-1, J Eaton 3-1-9-0, F Stewart 3-0-6-0. Overs: 24.

LOWER GRADES: 2nds: Casey-SM v Ess 8-284 (Green 81 Dickinson 74no Galeotti 33).3rds: Casey-SM 116 (Wallace 52 Khan 5-27) v Ess 3-118 (Warren 38no).4ths: Casey-SM 0-81 (Newton 41no Lavelle 31no) v Ess 109 (Worsnop 33 Bienvenu 30 Glen 3-21).

VSDCAEAST WEST 1ST XI: Bayswater 191 (Collins 62) v Roxburgh Park-Broadmeadows 0-3, Box Hill 3-285 (Gloury 127no Walter 86no) v Altona, Endeavour Hills 183 (N Peake 54) v Oakleigh 2-14, Williamstown 9-239 (Hall 50) v Mt Waverley, Melton 123 v Werribee 1-57, Croydon 3-127 (Tillcock 57 no) v Sunshine 110, Yarraville 8-181 v Noble Park. 2ND XI: Roxburgh Park-Broadmeadows 133 v Bayswater 3-52, Altona 8-233 (Appleby 79) v Box Hill, Melton 207 (Alexander 93 Liddy 50) v Werribee, Croydon 2-57 v Sunshine 52 & 1-5, Noble Park 180 (Crozier 88no Cox 5-41) v Yarraville 1-10, Williamstown 246 (Doyle 50) v Mt Waverley 1-6, Oakleigh 9-274 (King 62) v Endeavour Hills.NORTH WEST 3RD XI: Roxburgh Park-Broadmeadows 9-213 (English 89) v Balwyn, Williamstown 188 (Ball 55 Sist 5-44) v Kew 3-32, Yarraville 195 (Lee 88 Ramadge 60) v Brunswick, Coburg 117 v Plenty Valley 4-70, Altona 306 (Grubb 82 Donazzon 68) v Ivanhoe 0-9, Werribee 146 v Melton. 4TH XI: Balwyn 7-226 (McCormack 72) v Roxburgh Park-Broadmeadows, Altona 180 v Ivanhoe 6-75, Coburg 164 v Plenty Valley 5-13, Brunswick 205 v Yarraville, Kew 173 (Dawson 55) v Williamstown 2-63, Werribee 2-140 (Abdul Sathaar 54) v Melton 95, Preston 9-231 (Perry 66) v Sunshine 4-27.VICTORIAN TURF: Snr: Strathm 0-24 v Keilor 238, Yarrav Club 371 v AWStC, Hopp Cr 2-6 v Sth Caulf 251, Bri Dist 142 v Greenv 2-18, Bent v Old Ment 241, Beaum 0-11 v St Bern 245. Nth: Willi CYMS 0-52 v Keilor Pk 209, Alt Nth 7-108 v Foot Utd 79, RPB 212 v Doutta 0-13, Tulla 82 v Laverton 9-102, Westm 95 v W Cob 1-20, PEGS v Spotsw 285..WESTERN SUBURBS UNITED CHURCHES: Hoppers Crossing 229 v St. Johns, Eynesbury Eagles 0-36 v Altona Sports 147, Rockbank 1-15 v Avyukt Aryahi Maidstone 9-303, United Tarneit Sports v Charles Sturt University 241. B: Altona Sports 180 v Williamstown Congs 0-14, St. Johns 9-194 v Hoppers Crossing 1-48, Kingsville Baptists v United Tarneit Sports Club 8-721, Footscray ANA 28 and 3-47 v Altona Roosters 4-136.

BOWLSBOWLS VICTORIA SATURDAY METROPOLITAN PENNANT: Rd 14: Premier Div: MENTONE 16-79 bt BRIGHTON 2-66 (D Jones 16 lost to C Twentyman 23 A Close 20 bt G Maskell 14 C Green 20 bt A Wilson 17 B McCallum 23 bt T Shannon 12), ALTONA 3-57 lost to ESSENDON 15-77 (B Dodd 10 lost to P Loe 24 M Rennex 14 lost to A Tomkins 21 B Coad 18 D N Wilson 18 B Foley 15 bt A Flapper 14), YARR/FOOTSCRAY 14-81 bt BUNDOORA RSL 4-68 (W Roberts 26 bt N McIntyre 17 A Dove 13 lost to D Florio 14 J Pearce 12 lost to L Aiello 20 N Black 30 bt I Ewing 17), MOONEE PONDS 2-84 lost to BURWOOD DISTRICT 16-85 (R Doody 16 lost to M Wilson 25 M Kurta 22 lost to W Ogden 23 S Fordham 21 lost to J Coles 26 A Galloway 25 bt B Jackett 11). CLAYTON 16-78 bt MELBOURNE 2-62 (G Archer 22 bt S Mortimer 13 D Benwell lost to D Fisher 18 L Adams 22 bt M Wilkes 16 D Holt 17 bt D Leighton 15).Div 1: Sec 1: Bund RSL (2) 16-73 Montm (1) 2-68, Pres/Res (1) 14-82 Elst Clb (1) 4-72, MCC (2) 2-60 Deer Pk (1) 16-76, Kings (1) 4-79 Rich Uni (1) 14-89, Werribee (1) 16-75 Kew Hts (1) 2-69. Sec 2: Ess (2) 2-78 Fitz Vic (1) 16-83, Moon Val (1) 18-109 MCC (1) 0-74, Melb (2) 2-67 Glenr (1) 16-97, Ivan (1) 14-71 Melton (1) 4-64, Bright (2) 14-72 Lal (1) 4-69.Div 2: Sec 1: Will (1) 15-90 Suns C (1) 3-71, Alt Sports (1) 18-101 New (1) 0-52, Port Melb (1) 2-76 Alt (2) 16-92, Flem/Kens (1) 14-88 Yarr/Foot (2) 4-77, Rosam (1) 16-87 Werribee (2) 2-79. Sec 2: W Cob (1) 14-81 Clift Pk (1) 4-76, Lal (2) 14-84 Buck Pk (1) 4-71, Glenr (2) 15-78 Keil (1) 3-71, Strath (1) 15-83 Broad (1) 3-67, Sunb (1) 16-84 Moon Pds (2) 2-78.Div 3: Sec 1: Werr (3) 14-85 Mari Pk (1) 4-70, Alt (3) 14-83 Hopp (1) 4-71, Suns VRI (1) 4-73 Foots Pk (1) 14-89, Suns RSL (1) 14-70 Lav (1) 4-58, Melton (2) 14-81 Yarr/Foot (3) 4-66. Sec 2: Moon Pds (3) 16-77 Sunb (2) 2-65, Ess (3) 14-79 Moon Val (2) 4-71, Fitz Vic (2) 16-99 Glad Pk (1) 2-72, Hopp (2) 14-79 Strath (2) 4-71, Cob More (1) 3-71 Glenr (3) 15-100.Div 4: Sec 1: Alt North (1) 2-68 Alt (4) 16-98, City

of Melb (1) 4-69 Will (2) 14-76, Yarr/Foot (4) 16-81 Sunb (3) 2-77, Keil (2) 16-92 Werr (4) 2-75, St Alb (1) 16-86 Hopp (3) 2-64. Sec 2: Sunb (4) 4-75 Ess (4) 14-80, Lal (4) 16-85 Keil (3) 2-76, Buck Pk (2) 5-67 Pres/Res (2) 13-75, Werr (5) 4-67 Aber (1) 14-74, Clift Pk (2) 2-71 W Cob (2) 16-96.Div 5: Sec 1: Werr (6) 15-70 Port Melb (2) 3-57, Will (3) 16-95 Rosam (2) 2-69, Hopp (4) 14-88 Alt Sports (2) 4-75, Deer Pk (2) 18-101 Melton (3) 0-56, Yarr/Foot (5) 4-78 Flem/Kens (2) 14-81. Sec 2: Broad (2) 14-96 Dout Gal (1) 4-76, Fitz Vic (3) 4-67 Bruns (1) 14-85, Fawk (1) 18-95 Thorn (1) 0-64, Strath (3) 3-78 Prin Pk Carlton (1) 15-99, Mari Pk (2) 15-91 Hopp (5) 3-61.Div 6: Sec 1: Hopp (6) 2-75 Deer Pk (3) 16-102, Keil (4) 4-68 Suns RSL (2) 14-69, Alt (5) 14-85 City of Melb (2) 4-81, New (2) 0-49 Buck Pk (3) 18-102, Suns C (2) 16-84 Yarr/Foot (6) 2-54. Sec 2: Buck Pk (4) 17-102 Alt (6) 1-71, Moon Val (3) 18-117 Strath (4) 0-66, Lal (6) 1-62 Sunb (5) 17-94, Clift Pk (3) 2-72 Mari Pk (3) 16-88, Glad Pk (2) 0-59 Keil (5) 18-107.Div 7: North Sec 1: Port Melb (3) 0-0 Yarr/Foot (7) 18-15, Alt (7) 16-94 Werr (7) 2-69, Alt North (2) 14-77 New (3) 4-63, Deer Pk (4) 1-64 Will (4) 17-78, Lav (2) 17-91 Hopp (7) 1-67. Div 7: North Sec 2: Melton (4) 14-118 Suns C (3) 4-58, Hopp (8) 2-75.5 St Alb (2) 16-96, Keil (6) 0-69 Moon Val (4) 18-94, Aber (2) 18-98 Broad (3) 0-71, Foots Pk (2) 2-85 Suns VRI (2) 16-86.Div 8: Sec 1: Mari Pk (4) 2-36 Flem/Kens (4) 12-41, Ess (6) 0-35 Buck Pk (6) 14-47, Flem/Kens (3) 14-15 Moon Pds (5) 0-0, Fitz Vic (5) 0-0 City of Melb (3) 14-15.

BASEBALLVICTORIA SUMMER LEAGUE: Div 1: Newport 10 bt Sunshine 0, Geelong 13 bt Doncaster 10, Essendon 12 bt Preston 4, Melbourne 13 bt Waverley 4, Sandringham 6 bt Upwey FTG 3. Res: Newport 6 bt Sunshine 5, Geelong 8 bt Doncaster 5, Essendon 4 bt Preston 1, Upwey FTG 9 bt Sandringham 8. Thirds: Sunshine 10 bt Newport 2, Doncaster 11 bt Geelong 6, Cheltenham 10 bt Blackburn 8, Essendon 16 bt Preston 3, Melbourne 11 bt Waverley 9, Sandringham 8 bt

Upwey FTG 5. Fourths: Newport 10 bt Sunshine 4, Doncaster 20 bt Geelong 6, Cheltenham 16 bt Blackburn 3, Essendon 16 bt Preston 1, Waverley 16 bt Melbourne 5, Sandringham 17 bt Upwey FTG 3. Div 2: Williamstown 7 bt Port Melbourne 1, Bonbeach 8 bt Werribee 7, Berwick 5 bt Fitzroy 4. Res: Williamstown 7 bt Port Melbourne 6, Werribee 15 bt Bonbeach 1, Berwick 7 bt Fitzroy 6. Thirds: Williamstown 7 bt Port Melbourne 1, Berwick 16 bt Fitzroy 2, Moorabbin 8 bt St Kilda 1, Malvern 8 bt Springvale 6, Werribee bt Bonbeach fft. Fourths: Berwick 15 bt Malvern 0, Fitzroy 12 bt Springvale 6, St Kilda 18 bt Moorabbin 7. Div 3: Ormond GH 4 bt Ballarat 3. Res: Ballarat 14 bt Ormond GH 1. Div 4 North West: Research B 7 bt Research A 4, Sunshine 16 bt Fitzroy B 15, Essendon 11 bt Fitzroy A 10, Doncaster 22 bt Footscray 1.WOMEN: Div 1: Springvale 9 bt Essendon 1, Footscray 21 bt Malvern 0. Div 2: Springvale 10 bt Doncaster 6, Moorabbin 9 bt Melbourne 7, Waverley 8 bt Footscray 1. Div 3: Springvale 12 bt Melbourne 6, Malvern 14 bt Sandringham 10. U-18 State: Cheltenham 10 bt Doncaster 3, Essendon 8 bt Preston 2, Sandringham 8 bt Berwick City 6, Blackburn 8 bt Waverley 4. Metro: Fitzroy 7 bt Werribee 4, Malvern/Melbourne 15 bt Newport 9, Cheltenham 23 bt Sunshine 5. U-16 State: Berwick City 10 bt Springvale 9, Essendon Red 11 bt Melbourne 2, Waverley 12 bt Sandringham 0, Geelong 5 bt Fitzroy 2, Cheltenham 22 bt Preston 3. U-16 AAA: Waverley 15 bt Blackburn 4, Geelong 17 bt Essendon Black 5, Doncaster 21 bt Sandringham 4, Newport 13 bt Springvale 3. AA: Cheltenham 16 bt Mulgrave 4, Waverley 9 bt Williamstown 2, Melbourne bt Ormond GH fft. U-14 State: Geelong 18 bt Malvern 4, Sandringham 14 bt Melbourne 4, Preston 11 bt Blackburn 5, Cheltenham 11 bt Berwick 8. Metro West: Fitzroy 12 bt Doncaster 7, Werribee/Sunshine 16 bt Port Phillip 8. U-12 State: Cheltenham 7 bt Sunshine 6, Melbourne 12 bt Essendon 11, Geelong 9 bt Newport 4, Waverley 22 bt Malvern 4, Preston bt Sandringham fft. Metro West: Preston 18 bt Port Phillip 9, Essendon Black drew Werribee 11, Fitzroy Lions 15 bt Fitzroy Cubs 7.

east sunbury aims higherEDFL

East Sunbury had a tough initiation to senior football in Essendon District Football League last year.

Making its debut in division 2, the club lost all 18 games by an average margin of 178 points. Only once, against Keilor Park in round 15, did it get within 100 points of an opponent.

But despite the startling lack of success on field, officials are confident about the direction the club is heading in.

Football operations manager Jayden Perez says everything is on schedule for the senior club’s sophomore season.

“Probably externally, our results showed that the season wasn’t as great as it could have been,” he says. “But internally, the goals we set ourselves were certainly met.

“We know it’s a learning curve. Rome wasn’t built in a day and you can’t build a club overnight.

“We had 120 different players come through the seniors and reserves, and we went a long way towards building the type of culture we want.”

Perez says the club is hoping to finalise a number of new recruits in the coming weeks, with negotiations continuing.

He says about 80 per cent of the playing group have remained from last year’s winless season.

East Sunbury has come a long way since

starting its first junior side in 2000. In recent years, the club moved to Goonawarra Recreation Reserve, meaning it enjoys some of the finest facilities in the EDFL.

Perez says East Sunbury will look to host junior inter-league matches at the ground this year.

“It’s a nod from the EDFL that the club is on the right track,” he says.

Still, external pressures keep the committee

members busy. The Sunbury and Macedon Ranges area features a large range of clubs playing across five different leagues – Riddell, Maryborough-Castlemaine, Ballarat and Bendigo leagues, as well as the EDFL.

Perez says the club aims to get two or three wins on the board this year, eyeing off Jacana and Burnside Heights as possible victims. \

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Setting goals: East Sunbury Football Club president Terry Caton, Lucas Shaw and Jayden Perez. (WaynE HaWkinS)

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roos seeking rivalsSunbury kangaroos are looking for a practice match ahead of the 2014 season on March 22. The kangaroos are hoping to play an Eastern Football League team, away, in under-18s, reserves and seniors. More details: efl.org.au \

trentham cup contestapplications are open for the annual Trentham Cup, the preseason competition hosted by the Trentham Saints. Taking place on March 15, it will be run in a lightning premiership format, with games across senior football and netball grades as well as under-18s and under-17s. Visit rdfl.org.au for more information. \

player points planThere has been support among Ballarat and Central Highlands football leagues to adopt a “player points” system in the two leagues. The system would help even up the gap between country football leagues’ richest and poorest clubs. For more information, visit bfl.vcfl.com.au. \

bombers are backReigning Riddell League premiers Riddell start their preseason tomorrow. The Bombers, looking to go back-to-back after a nailbiting win over Diggers Rest in last year’s grand final, welcome all players to show their wares. netball training starts on February 1. For more information, visit rdfl.org.au \

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