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Free-for-all: parking bedlamfrays nerves on the school runBY TARA MURRAY ‘‘There’s clear, solid-

white lines that indicateyou can’t park there, butpeople still aren’t gettingthe message.’’

— Killara Primary School parent

THE high number of people illegallyparking outside Killara PrimarySchool has sparked safety fears in theneighbourhood.

The Weekly was contacted by aparent who was worried that it wouldtake someone getting seriously injuredor even killed for some drivers to startobeying the law.

The parent, who didn’t want to benamed, said she saw parents breakingthe law during the morning and after-noon peak times every school day.

She said this had been occuring for anumber of years.

‘‘Some people park illegally inPhillip Drive and it’s dangerous.

‘‘Many of those who are illegallyparking outside the school are four-wheel-drives, which makes it a biggerdanger.

‘‘All it will take is one kid to step outonto the road as they try and cross itbecause they can’t see past the four-wheel-drives and they will get hit.’’

She said many parents weren’taware they were illegally parking. Shecalled on Hume Council to put upsigns indicating this.

‘‘There’s clear, solid-white lines thatindicate you can’t park there, butpeople still aren’t getting the message.Maybe if they put signs up as wellsaying you can’t park there it will stopparents from doing it.’’

Both the school and council are

aware of the parking concerns.The school has repeatedly warned

parents about illegally parking outsidethe grounds, most recently last week.

‘‘Once again we have had com-plaints and concerns about people’sbehaviour on the roads surroundingour school,’’ the school said in itsnewsletter.

‘‘Our students are being put inunsafe situations and our neighboursare being poorly treated.

‘‘There is no feasible solution to thetraffic issue outside our school becauseof the sheer volume of traffic, exceptto say that people being patient andresponsible can help to make sure thatsafety and courtesy are the norm.’’

City infrastructure director SteveCrawley said the council had receivedmany calls about parking issues out-side the school.

‘‘Traffic officers patrol school cross-ings on a rotational basis.’’

He said 42 infringements wereissued to offending vehicle owners fornumerous offences on Phillip Drivebetween last September and February.

Fireys fan out forannual appealFOR more than 20years, Gisborne FireBrigade has door-knocked houses onGood Friday, March29, to raise money forthe Royal Children’sHospital.

This year, juniorand senior firefightersand Scouts will taketo the streets again.

The brigade’s 4thlieutenant, MarkCarter (pictured

centre), with volun-teers Tom Ruff andJaime Radnedge, saidthe appeal always hada great communityresponse.

“Last year, Gis-borne had the footballon and Foodworksgot involved, and weneared $30,000 in thefund-raising.”

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Great day out withhorses and courses

Race ready: Mark Graham and Hanging Rock Winery’s Ruth Ellis gear up for the Macedon Ranges Cup. Picture: Michael Copp

FAMILIES, food and fillies willdominate the Macedon RangesCup day on March 24.

Kyneton and Hanging RockRacing Club chief executive MarkGraham says the meeting isexpected to bring in a crowd of upto 2000 people.

The inaugural event last yearattracted about 1500 people.

“The day is about thorough-bred racing, but there’s a bigemphasis in between the races ofpromoting everything MacedonRanges,’’ Mr Graham said.

A designated ‘food and exhibi-tion court’ next to the main lawnwill house wine producers andfood providers.

“There will be a range ofchildren’s activities organisedby Camp Australia to keep theyoungsters amused through theday,’’ Mr Graham said.

‘‘The day is very much targetedtowards families and the localregion.

‘‘We want to encourage as muchlocal participation in the day aspossible.”

On race day there will also belive music and hospitality pack-ages are available.

The first 1000 racegoersthrough the gates will get a freerace book.

Free buses will be runningbetween the racecourse andKyneton station.

Gates open at 11.30am for theeight-race program.

Adult tickets are $15.Race times will be released on

March 17.

Details: kyneton.countryracing.com.au

— Angela Valente

Trentham piqued by ‘popularity contest’BY ANGELA VALENTE

TRENTHAM residents have dubbed HepburnCouncil’s new process of formulating its four-year council plan as a “popularity contest”.

The council is writing its plan for the next termand, for the first time, is asking residents to posttheir ‘big idea’ for the shire on a public website.

On Friday, the website had 160 questions, 966votes and 234 comments posted.

Community activist Ian MacBean said thecouncil provided and maintained communityhalls and sports buildings in other Hepburntowns, but not in Trentham.

“Why should a community have to win a

popularity contest to get a fair go,” he said. “It’soutrageous that after years of fighting to get afair go for the Trentham community, now [wehave] to argue our case to get a basic principle offairness included in the council plan.”

Resident David McCallum said the councilhad been ‘‘negligent’’ on the issue of equity.

At a community consultation meeting lastmonth, Trentham representatives identifiedissues they wanted included in the plan. Theseincluded childcare, food security and protectionof productive land, an open-space strategy andhigher density, and sustainable housing.

Mr MacBean said the council should under-take a benchmarking exercise to compare rates,

services and provision of community buildingsagainst neighbouring municipalities.

“This idea is based on the principle thatcouncil’s fundamental responsibility is servingthe best interests of its residents and notperpetuating its own existence.”

Hepburn Council chief executive Aaronvan Egmond said the online forum was to finddifferent ways of engaging with residents.

“Councils traditionally formulate a plan, sendthem out as a done deal to the community andthen get the community to make comments.

“Rather than going out with a predeterminedoutcome, we’ve decided to say we want yourthoughts and ideas, what’s important to you and

your community.” Mr van Egmond said heunderstood some of the views of residents whodubbed the forum a “popularity contest”.

“It’s one way that we can gauge what’s import-ant to the community. It’s not the only way.”

Mr van Egmond said he would respond to allquestions posted on the website by a formalletter.

The most popular 10 ideas would be discussedat a community forum in Daylesford on March26. ‘‘We won’t put the top 10 big ideas into thecouncil plan necessarily. We may or may not, butwe will respond to the top 10 questions.’’

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New zones await 60,000 housing lotsBY DAN MOSS and TARA MURRAY

HUME Council doesn’t expect new residentialplanning zones to affect how it handles planningpermits.

New residential zones were revealed to thenation’s developers by Planning MinisterMatthew Guy at an annual conference of theUrban Development Institute of Australia inMelbourne last week.

In Victoria, from July 1, three new zones willreplace residential one, two and three. They willbe neighbourhood residential, residentialgrowth, and general residential zones.

Local governments will nominate land forthese zones within 12 months before land isautomatically switched over to the new zones.

The neighbourhood zone limits buildingheights to eight metres and is intended to protectneighbourhood character.

The general residential zone has a nine-metrediscretionary height limit and planning docu-ments show it encourages development thatkeeps neighbourhood character.

The residential growth zone has a defaultvariable height limit of 13 metres. Mr Guy saidthis was “unashamedly one that will seek built-form change” with greater density.

Other zones such as commercial and bulkygoods zones will also be changed.

He announced a new land supply target of60,000 housing lots within the urban growthboundary over the next two years.

Hume city sustainability director Kelvin Walshsaid: ‘‘Council was only provided details of thenew zones yesterday [last Wednesday] and iscurrently reviewing them to understand theimplications for the city in detail. If implemented,the proposed zones will simply determine whichdevelopments would require a permit. Theapplication of the neighbourhood residentialzone would most likely result in fewer planning

permit applications in those areas and the resid-ential growth zone could be expected to generateadditional permit applications.’’

Mr Walsh said the new planning zones wereunlikely to affect decisions in the Sunbury towncentre, as it was predominantly within a businesszone.

Municipal Association of Victoria presidentBill McArthur said councils had discussed thenew zones with Mr Guy prior to last October’slocal government elections, saying they providedcertainty. “It will be up to the councils todesignate the no-go zones, the go-go zones andanything in between.”

Bach in town, withthe biggest show of all

High note: Soprano Greta Bradman will be among the performers at the Woodend Winter Arts Festival. Picture: Stephen Baccon

THE Woodend Winter Arts Festival,the brainchild of artistic director JackyOgeil, is shaping up to be the biggestyet, showcasing some of the best inlocal and international talent.

Now in its ninth year, the festivalbrings together Australian and inter-national talent in music, literary andthe arts communities.

The festival, from June 7-10,attracts about 5000 visitors to theMacedon Ranges.

Yesterday, Ms Ogeil announced theprogram at the launch event at StAmbrose Church with a performanceby SHE, a seven-harp ensemble.

Ms Ogeil said the festival would fea-ture a similar mix of classical musicand literary events as previous years.

“The festival is now well establishedand highly regarded,’’ she said.

‘‘It continues to grow in status andsize, to challenge and inspire, toprovide work for the artistic and localcommunity, and increases its diversity

and variety of events. t is based onstandards of excellence and quality.”

For the first time, the festivalfeatures works by Johann SebastianBach. It will open with B-minor Massand breaks the one-hour concert tradi-tion for what has been hailed as the“greatest musical work of all time andall people”.

Bach’s six celebrated BrandenburgConcertos are also on the menu.

Virtuoso violinist from Italy, DavideMonti, will make his second appear-ance at the festival.

Ms Ogeil said the literary programwould provide thought-provoking dis-cussions.

Writer-broadcaster Ramona Kovalwill lead literary talks while illustratorAnn James will host sessions at theWoodend library.

Macedon Ranges potters also returnto the festival with their free exhibi-tion. Other free events include fire-works that open the festival on June 7.

“People say we’re nuts,” Ms Ogeilsaid. “We have a lot of performers andwe’ve crammed as much as we can this

year. We’re excited to get started.”Pre-booking for the festival events is

essential. — Angela Valente

Details: woodendwinterartsfestival.org.au


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V/Line timetable‘flunks the test’BY ANGELA VALENTE

A GISBORNE student who uses public trans-port to get to university in St Albans saysV/Line trains don’t run on time or match upwith the Metro train timetable.

Gemma Elliott, 18, started university thisyear and relies on public transport.

She catches an 8.41am train from Gis-borne that is meant to arrive in Sunbury at8.58am but is often late. The connectingMetro service is at 9.02am.

After this service, the next train toSt Albans from Sunbury is at 9.40am.

Gemma said that last Tuesday the 8.41amV/Line train from Bendigo to Gisborne waslate and she missed the 9.02am connection atSunbury.

The following train, at 9.40am in Sunbury,was also late, leaving her and othercommuters stranded at the station until wellafter 10am.

Gemma starts most of her universityclasses from 10am.

Her mother, Justine, said Gisborne andSunbury residents who used public transportwere at a disadvantage.

“Especially the commuters here and inSunbury, we’re disadvantaged. Sunbury weresold on the fact that there would be moretrains when it was electrified.

“People who live in Gisborne have tochange trains multiple times to go anywhere.

“I would suspect there are many peopleattending Victoria University who travel onthe Bendigo line.”

She said the train timetable worked againstpassengers who had to catch both V/Line andMetro trains.

Public Transport Victoria spokeswomanAndrea Duckworth said: ‘‘We appreciate theinconvenience that late-running or cancelledtrains cause passengers, which is why wepenalise Metro and V/Line for failing to runto their timetables.

‘‘We will continue to work with Metro andV/Line to look for ways to improve time-tables and co-ordination in future.’’

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Lock off: Emily Newbound (centre, with her friends) is taking a cut for a cause.

FOR Sunbury’s Emily Newbound,

her hair is her pride and joy.

“It’s halfway down my back and

all I do is trim and colour it. The

shortest it has been is just below

my shoulders,’’ she said last

week.

It’s for this reason many people

are surprised by her decision to

shave her hair off for the World’s

Greatest Shave, which raises

money for the Leukaemia

Foundation. ‘‘My mum has

leukaemia, but before she was

diagnosed I never really thought

too much about cancer,’’ Emily

said.

She hopes to raise $5000. So

far she has raised $2700.

The Sunbury United Sporting

Club, one of her employers,

is running a fund-raising day

during which Emily will shave her

head.

There will be a sausage sizzle,

live music and a raffle.

The event is at the club at

Langama Park, Mitchell’s Lane,

from noon on Sunday.

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Junior footy teamsset for a reshuffleBY TARA MURRAY

SOUTH Kyneton, Malmsbury and NorthKyneton junior football clubs won’t field teamsthis season following a decision to disband theMidland Junior Football League.

The AFL Vic Country Commission made thedecision last week after a number of clubsexpressed interest in joining the Bendigo JuniorFootball League.

The commission recommended that playersfrom the three teams play for the Kyneton Foot-ball and Netball Club, which previously hadteams down to only under-14s.

The club will now field under-10s, 12s, 14sand 16s teams. The teams will play in the Ben-digo league.

South Kyneton president Michael Colverd saidthe club was shocked by the league’s decision.

‘‘We were told the structure of the leaguewould eventually change and go under the struc-ture of the senior teams. We thought we hadanother season before this happened and werealready planning for this season.

‘‘Some people are excited about it and othershave mixed emotions.’’

He said there were some concerns over extratravel and costs associated with changingleagues.

‘‘We also have concerns for the players whowon’t continue to play footy. We play competit-ive but casual football. The Bendigo league is of ahigher level and some players won’t be interestedin that.’’

But North Kyneton secretary Jason Sonnemansaid his team supported the decision.

‘‘We are happy to come into the club[Kyneton]. It’s a great move to have the juniorclubs within the structure of a senior team.’’

Both coaches, however, agreed the movewould help strengthen Kyneton’s push to reestab-lish a senior team.

Tylden Junior Football Club, which was alsopart of Midland Junior Football League, hasbeen asked by the commission to consider joiningthe Riddell District (Junior) Football League.Club president Cameron Livingstone said mem-bers overwhelmingly supported the idea.

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Sunbury’s Caitlin and her friends are limbering up for the SunFest Walk or Run for Fun this

weekend. On Saturday, there will be a variety of entertainment: the Battle of the School Choirs,

Sunbury Idol and Sunbury’s Got Talent competitions, the SunFest Motor Show and the Grand

Street Parade. On Sunday, there’s more entertainment and the Walk or Run to raise money for

Cystic Fibrosis and the Leukaemia Foundation. Last year, organisers raised $6600. The target this

year is $15,000. There are five- and 10-kilometre events. More than 1000 people took part last year.

Details: sunfest.org.au

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His fi nger starts to tighten around the trigger. Wearing sunglasses and earmuffs, his face is partially obscured and his age is not obvious. But the look of concentration is unmistakable. He’s

poised to shoot, peering through the scope at the target that fl ickers in the mirage half a kilometre away. He looks experienced, steady of purpose, at one with the piece.

Less than a month after turning 12, Rian Smith is lying fl at on his stomach, clutching a full-bore rifl e as he takes aim.

It’s a windy day at the rifl e range that’s perched above a ridge of green and yellow and brown, but Rian is quickly learning how to read the wind. Like golf or archery, precision is the name of the game for the 60-odd dedicated competitors in the prize shoot this sunny Saturday morning.

Here, outside the city’s western limits, where sealed roads fade into dirt tracks, shooting clubs such as the Bacchus Marsh Rifl e Club are opening their doors to a growing number of new members.

But the start of 2013 has been a turbulent one for the shooting community. As a global gun control debate rages in the wake of the Sandy Hook school massacre in the US, where children as young as six were gunned down, the tremor has been felt here at home.

Politicians were quick to raise alarm, a charge led by the Greens’ calls for a nationwide blanket ban on semi-automatic pistols.

Melbourne MHR Adam Bandt said Australians would be shocked to know there were hundreds of thousands of semi-automatic handguns in circulation in Australia.

“They are not recreational toys, they are killing machines,” he said.

Caught up in the panic was a school excursion of 50 students, some as young as Rian, as their bus purred along the Western Highway to a clay target-shooting range

near Ballarat in December. They were taught to wield shotguns and reportedly fi red up to 20 cartridges each.

Gun Control Australia called it ‘‘idiotic’’ and “insensitive”, given it was just two days after the Sandy Hook school massacre.

Victoria’s Education Minister Martin Dixon also weighed in, saying the excursion was inappropriate and the timing wrong.

Bad timing or a long bow to draw? The furore fanned a fi ery response from

Olympic shooting gold-medallist Russell Mark, who took to Twitter to write that he was embarrassed to be a Victorian when the education minister “criticises kids for going clay target-shooting”, adding that Dixon should “get a real job”.

“It was part of their PE course and people were saying, ‘How dare they go into a shooting range?” he says. “It’s opportunistic politics and I fi nd it offensive.”

Part of the reason that Mark, the star double-trap shooter who lives in Hoppers Crossing, fi nds it so offensive is that growing public and political distaste has long been tarnishing the legitimate shooting community,

and sporting shooters are getting “further and further ostracised by idiots and

maniacs”.“Unfortunately,’’ says Mark,

‘‘if you’re in the US and trying to legislate to cater for some

guy who’s willing to kill their

mother and then goes on to commit atrocities at a school, you can’t cater for that ... there are always going to be people who will abuse any law, and fi rearms and the black market for

them are the same.”He says Australia already

has among the toughest gun control laws in the world, and with a semi-automatic

pistol ban a looming possibility, shooters are asking, ‘How much harder can you make it?’

“We’re law-abiding citizens and shooting clubs like these are not a problem,” Mark claims with conviction. “We should be reducing the number of fi rearms in the hands of criminals. Every shooter at a club agrees – for anyone who breaches fi rearms laws, make the penalties greater.

“Thirty years ago it was a very easy process to get a fi rearm because you didn’t have to go and register your gun or even argue why you needed a fi rearm. Laws are different now, and even though some say they’re draconian, they’re workable. But I think we’ve reached the stage where the laws can’t get any tighter.”

The change Mark speaks of is the changes to our national gun legislation following the worst mass murder in Australian history. On April 28, 1996, Martin Bryant opened fi re on tourists and workers in Port Arthur, Tasmania, killing 35 people and wounding 23 more.

In response, the federal government announced a bi-partisan deal for gun control measures. A massive buyback program yielded more than 600,000 semi-automatic shotguns and rifl es, roughly one-fi fth of the fi rearms in Australia.

The laws also outlawed private sales, required that guns be individually registered to their owners and mandated that buyers present a “genuine reason” for buying them.

Pest control for farmers counts as a genuine reason. But for city-dwellers, the easiest

way is to join a shooting club, and membership rates have risen in response – the Sporting Shooters Association of Australia’s (SSAA) numbers have spiked from 45,000 in ’96 to now almost 150,000.

Handguns, shotguns, rifl es ... a January study from the University of

Sydney shows Australians own as many fi rearms now as they did in 1996 – about 3.2 million – despite so many being destroyed.

At the Werribee International Shooting Complex in Quandong, where

Mark is vice-president of the clay target club, he says numbers have “increased signifi cantly”, now nearing 500, while membership stretches into the thousands at clubs such as Frankston Australian Clay Target Club in Carrum Downs.

Ask Colin Wood, of the SSAA’s Victorian branch, why shooting club ranks have swelled over the past decade and he’ll tell you it’s due to a renewed interest among youth.

“Perhaps it’s because this is one of the few outdoorsy, adventurous sports that appeal to youngsters ... they’re very short on modern

adventure-type sports that are simple and give them this kind of exposure.”

But also, he chuckles, “it’s something that teachers tell them they shouldn’t get involved in but legally they can do”.

“It’s also a sport that older people and people with a disability can easily participate in. If someone’s in a wheelchair, they can reach out with a fi rearm, with minimal help, and put a hole in a target at 50 metres.”

Under the 1996 regulations, semi-automatic longarms were banned, and hunters lost the effi ciency of self-loading rifl es.

For sport shooters, their pastime became more physically demanding due to the powerful recoil from the guns they were forced to use.

But Wood says the restrictions have been largely accepted, and the public should be comforted in the amount of red tape involved in obtaining a fi rearm, including an appointment with the local police’s fi rearms offi cer, passing a safety course, criminal history checks, outlining a genuine reason, and a 30-day cooling-off period so guns can’t be acquired on a whim.

At shooting clubs, Wood says, strict safety measures and responsible use are the fi rst things drilled home.

“I suppose you told them you beat me,” says Roy Ryder back at the Bacchus Marsh rifl e range as he walks over to his grandson.

After his fi rst competition shoot, Rian has fi nished with an impressive scorecard of bull-eyes and centre-bulls. A junior needs to be 12 to use a fi rearm under adult supervision. For Rian, the thrill of fi ring a rifl e in a competition is still fresh.

“In golf, you’re trying to get a hole in one and here you’re trying to get centre-bulls,” he says. “It’s really good fun and everyone else who does it is so helpful.”

Bacchus Marsh Rifl e Club captain Noel Uren says the discipline takes a certain type of person. “Doctors, lawyers, a large ethnic community – we’ve got them all, and we’re all dedicated to concentration,” he says.

“Women seem to be very good at it, too. I don’t know what it is, but it must be something to do with their temperament.”

Although he wasn’t born at the time of the Port Arthur rampage that galvanised the anti-fi rearm cause, Rian agrees with the sentiment of many sport shooters who are tired of being portrayed as gun-toting rednecks and being made to feel guilty for the actions of “one maniac” 16 years ago.

“We had a day at school where we dress up in the sport we do. Most people had netball skirts or footy tops. I came to school in my rifl e club shirt,” he says, beaming proudly. “I’m a shooter”. �

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Coalition for FireysDennis Franklin’s letter ‘MP takes credit for ‘recordfunding’ (Weekly, February 26), claims theVictorian government has not produced “recordfunding” for fire services. This is untrue.

In 11 years of Labor government, the CFA andMFB were never provided a total budget anywherenear what they have been provided in both years ofthis Coalition government.

This year’s budget is the second-biggest in CFAhistory. The biggest was last year, which incorpor-ated responding to many Victorian Bushfire RoyalCommission recommendations.

In its past two years in government, Labor madean annual average total spending on the CFA andMFB of $675 million. In the Coalition’s first twoyears, the annual average spending is $780 million.

Peter Ryan,

Deputy Premier and Minister for Police

and Emergency Services

Keeping us postedLabor has yet again attacked me for informing localresidents of the many state government programsand initiatives benefiting the Sunbury and Mace-don Ranges communities.

As a sitting member of Parliament, it is my role tokeep residents informed of government fundingachievements and programs in our area.

Donna Petrovich

Northern Victoria Region MP

In or out of Hume?Members of the Sunbury Liberal Party have longbeen calling for ‘Sunbury out of Hume’ on the basisthat residents have contributed much to HumeCouncil but have got so little in return. This hasnow been exposed by an independent study as a lie.

The analysis by the KPMG showed that in 27 of29 criteria, Sunbury received a good deal morefrom the council than it gave. The two points wherewe fell short related to library services.

Yes, let’s improve our library services and put torest, once and for all, the old lie that we Sunburyitesare doing it tough in Hume.

Peter Gavin, Sunbury

The KPMG report on services to Sunbury appearsflowery at best, and is likely based on a brief thathas a very limited and specific focus, as neither statenor local governments want Sunbury to have itsown council or to honour their own commitments.

When Ted Baillieu promised residents a poll onSunbury out of Hume, residents expected a straightpoll as soon as his government was formed. Theprocrastination and postulating we have seen sinceis a disgrace and shows enormous disrespect forresidents. All residents want is an opportunity todecide for ourselves. Do the poll now – or residentswill vote ‘no’ at the next election.

Arnie Azaris, c-oordinator

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It’s no cureYour cover story ( Weekly, February 26) gives spaceto an ‘alternative’ medical treatment of provenvalue, acupuncture, that western medical practicehas adopted to some extent.

But the bulk of the coverage was given to a quasi-medical treatment known as ‘homeopathy’, whichmajor studies in Britain and elsewhere have shownto have no more effect than sugar and water.

It’s astonishing that in an age when medical treat-ment is showing astonishing advances, so manypeople are being persuaded instead to turn to non-scientific ‘alternative’ therapies as homeopathy.

Anthony Clarke, Woodend

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Town girds for fightagainst supermarketBY ANGELA VALENTE

RIDDELLS Creek residents will appeal to theVictorian Civil and Administration Tribunalagainst a Macedon Ranges Council decision toapprove a second supermarket in the town.

At a meeting on February 27, the councilapproved a Bill Jacobs Building Design permitapplication for a supermarket, retail shops and179 car parking spaces at 1-3 Station Street.

The decision was met with anger from resid-ents, who objected to the removal of a number ofmature trees from the site.

After the meeting, Cr Henry McLaughlinlodged a motion with the council’s chiefexecutive Peter Johnston to rescind the decisionbut it was refused.

Last Wednesday, about 200 residents packedthe senior citizens hall and made a decision toappeal to VCAT.

Architect and Riddells Creek resident Yvonnevon Hartel said the town needed an urban-designframework before the council signed off on thecommercial precinct plan.

Lyn Hovey, a member of Transition TownRiddell, said residents were concerned with thecouncil’s lack of discussion.

She has urged the council to work with thecommunity and the developer to amend plans forthe proposed supermarket.

Cr McLaughlin said the development wouldforever change the character of Riddells Creek.

“The community is disappointed and right-fully upset,’’ he said. ‘‘It’s the same communitythat is part of the structure plan process, whichincludes a neighbourhood character study.’’

At the next council meeting Cr McLaughlinwill ask his colleagues to reverse the decision togrant a planning permit and, instead, supportresidents at VCAT.

A council statement issued last Thursdaystated that the proposal met planning schemerequirements and was a significant investmentfor the town.

It also stated that the council recognised theimportance of mature trees and would negotiatewith the developer to minimise removal andreplacement of trees.

Thanks a millionLANCEFIELD-Macedon Ranges Relay for Life has raised more than $1 million for the Cancer Council.

A total of 23 teams took part in the overnight relay on March 2 and raised $58,000, pushing the event’s

11-year fund-raising tally to $1.04 million. Organising committee chairman Ken Wiltshire said ‘thanks’

were due to those who had supported the relay since the start . “The inspiration of that first group of

volunteers who formed a committee . . . to make a long-term contribution to fight cancer, a disease

that had taken friends and family from them, is something that has sustained us along the way.”

Donations can still be made. Details: relayforlife.org.au or 1300 656 585.


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Coalition spruikshealthcare reforms

Have your say: Senator Concetta Fierravanti-Wells speaks with Sunbury residents about aged-care serviceslast week. Picture: Shawn Smits

BY TARA MURRAY

MCEWEN electorate residents want betteraccess to aged care and mental health services, acommunity forum was told.

The forum, held in Sunbury last Wednesday,heard from residents about what they believedwas needed to improve services.

Shadow mental health and ageing ministerSenator Concetta Fierravanti-Wells, who hostedthe forum, said the stories she heard were similarto those she had heard across the country.

Among the biggest concerns were over theavailability and flexibility of services and lack ofinformation on where to get them.

One resident, who did not want to be named,spoke about the difficulties she experienced afteran accident left her incapacitated for fourmonths.

‘‘I got home after a week in hospital andI didn’tknow who to ring for help,’’ she said.

‘‘I rang the community health centre but cop-ped abuse from someone at the end of the phone.I then rang the council and got short shrift there

too. I eventually rang the doctor’s rooms and shegot hold of an organisation and they helped meout but for only three visits.’’

Residents also spoke about the lack of accessto Medicare and the need to be able to access allthe information in the one spot.

Hume councillor Jack Ogilvie, who spoke atthe forum, said the number of people aged65-plus in Sunbury would double in the next fiveyears.

A KPMG report on Hume Council servicesprovided to Sunbury released last week showedthere were 5687 residents over the age of 60 inSunbury.

Senator Fierravanti-Wells said the aged-caresector needed major changes with a focus on put-ting services where they were needed, not on arational basis.

‘‘We [the Coalition] want to set up a high-levelsteering committee that will bring in the keystakeholder interests to work out the nuts andbolts of the agreement.

‘‘This includes taking out the productivitycommission report and [looking at that]. Then I

would like to see reform starting to roll out bythe first of July next year.’’

She also called for a review of mental healthservices. As previously reported by the Weekly,young people in Sunbury struggle with lack ofservices.

‘‘It’s important to do that audit to see whatworks and fund what works, where it’s needed.

‘‘There is lots of important things and we have

been focused on early intervention, the head-space program and also supporting with bedswhere they are required.’’

About the federal government’s $1.2 billionLiving Longer Living Better aged-care reforms,announced last week, Senator ConcettaFierravanti-Wells said the government’s newfunding couldn’t solve all the workforce prob-lems, including training and flexibility.


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Rock ’n’ roll to the rescue as fireys play on

Fired up: The band members are ready to raisemoney to buy defibrillators.

BY TARA MURRAY ‘‘We haven’t re-formed to makemoney but only for the love ofplaying music.’’ — Bruce Matt

RECALL — The Band has more than music inmind as it returns to where it started from.

Made up of five MFB firefighters and one oftheir wives, the band used to play in Sunburyover 15 years ago.

‘‘We played together in bands years ago anddecided to get back together again,’’ singer BruceMatt says.

‘‘I’ve known some of them since we were inrecruits together and we used to play at the oldRailway Hotel in Sunbury.

‘‘We haven’t re-formed to make money butonly for the love of playing music.’’

Four members of the band live in the Sunburyand Macedon Ranges area.

Three of the members work in fire stations inthe Moonee Valley area.

The band is also looking at holding concertsand raising money to help community groupsbuy defibrillators that may save lives.

‘‘We get called out with the ambulance service.Generally, if it’s not a life-threatening [situation],we get turned out first.

‘‘We use the defibrillators often and we knowwhat impact they can have.

‘‘We hope to donate the money raised from the

show to buy the machines and then we will gointo the clubs and teach them how to use it.’’

The band plays classic rock, dance numbers, afew of the great ‘‘newbies’’, but mainly ‘‘just goodpub rock, dance and sing-along tunes’’.

Matt says the band has always been a hit withwomen.

‘‘Some of the ladies ask us if we have friendswho are free, as everyone loves a firefighter.

‘‘It’s a bit of fun for all of us. Some of the guysplay in the MFB band Red, Red, Red, so thisgives them another chance to get on stage.’’

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INBRIEF

Authors in conversationAuthors Barry Garner (pictured) and Ailsa Piper

will speak at the first In Conversation session of

the year at the Rupertswood Twilight School.

Garner, of Sunbury, will speak about his book

Haloes in the Windscreen, which details his

battle with mental illness. Piper, who is also an

actor and director, talks about her

1300-kilometre trek through Spain that she

writes about in her book Sinning Across Spain.

The session is at 6.30pm tomorrow. Bookings

essential: [email protected] or

0422 298 643

Big day at schoolNew Gisborne Primary School is preparing to

kick off 150-year anniversary celebrations in

May. Pupils will put together displays

representing different decades of the school

and there will be a ‘walk through’ of the campus

on May 31. All past and present members of the

school can attend. The birthday celebration is

on June 1. Details: 5428 2232

Logo designA competition has been launched to find a new

logo for the Kyneton Daffodil and Arts Festival,

now entering its fifth decade. It’s open to

everybody and should represent the essence of

the festival. The winning logo will appear on the

official website, program, events, letterheads

and promotional materials. The winner will get a

prize of $250. Entries must be in by March 31.

The logo should be emailed in JPEG format no

larger than 1MB with full contact details. More

details: [email protected] or

5422 2282

Crews at workRoadwork will start this week along the Calder

Freeway near the Gisborne South and

Malmsbury areas, adding an extra 15 minutes in

travel time for motorists. The work, which

includes re-sealing, will be carried out between

7am and 6pm each day from today to Friday.

Re-sealing work is also under way on the

freeway between Bulla-Diggers Rest Road and

the Kings Road interchange during the next few

weeks. This will result in lane closures and

speed limit reductions.

Helping the carersWestern Region Health Centre and Carers

Victoria are holding a carer’s information

session in Sunbury on March 20. The event

offers resources and networks to help carers in

the Sunbury area with the ‘‘practical and

emotional requirements of caring for someone

with mental illness.’’ The free session is at

Rupertswood Mansion, Salesian College, from

5pm. RSVP: 9971 6200 or

[email protected].


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Festival fun to fund foundationThe diner’s choice

Clydesdale cuddle: Michele Levey, pictured Clydesdale cuddle: Michele Levey, pictured outside the Coach & Horses Inn, gets ready for outside the Coach & Horses Inn, gets ready for upcoming music festival.upcoming music festival.

C ambodia and Clarkefi eld are worlds apart but when the

Coach & Horses Inn stages a music festival this Sunday the connection will become clear. When owners of the historic bluestone inn, Paul and Michele Levey, visited Cambodia and witnessed fi rst-hand the work of the Cambodian Kids Foundation, they were keen to help.‘‘We took our two youngest daughters with us and when we all saw the great work the foundation is doing for the community of Soksam village we wanted to be part of the operation,’’ explains Paul.All money raised on Sunday will go to the foundation, with pre-sale tickets at $30 and tickets on the day at $35. From noon- 9pm, there will be live music on an outside stage, as well as in the bar. The Carlton & United Brewery’s famous Clydesdale team will be in attendance, with hooves clip-clopping on the same roads their ancestors may have trotted delivering beer to thirsty gold prospectors.Attractions to keep the youngsters

happy include an ice-cream van, jumping castle and sausage sizzle. But if a sausage doesn’t cut it, the inn will serve meals at regular times and there’s plenty to tuck into. Head chef Rob Eastley delivers a menu combining Aussie and international fl avours.The beef and Guinness pie is a cracker, with meat slow-cooked to melting tenderness. Lamb shanks are treated with the same patience and, when combined with mash and vegetables, are comforting and delicious. For a Mediterranean spin, try the arancini balls served with a rocket salad. Pasta, risotto and seafood dishes are well represented and the parma-with-a-twist is worth exploring.And if the music hits the right notes, perhaps the three resident ghosts will put in an appearance. After all, the inn is classed as Australia’s most haunted hotel ....

The Coach & Horses Inn, at50 Station Street, Clarkefi eld, opens 11am-late daily. Inquiries: 5428 5391 or coachandhorsesinn.com.au.


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A tastebudtour to Thailand

Head chef Ben with his Asian fried rice, larb barbecue pork and Peking duck dishes.

W hen dishes transport you to their country of origin — in this case Thailand — it’s

a clear sign the chefs at Spices & Pestle in Riddells Creek are doing something right.The authenticity created at the restaurant through its food, service and atmosphere has impressed many Thai food lovers, including George of Lancefi eld.“Great food (lamb Massaman took me straight back to Thailand),” says George. “We visited the restaurant twice and it has friendly service and fresh food. We will certainly be frequenting it often.”Umsa of Melbourne agrees: “I have been to this restaurant twice and on both occasions the staff were super friendly, attentive and the food was amazing! I highly recommend the spicy basil noodles and coconut ice-cream.”The delicious food is thanks to head chef Taninphat Suthitthanalert who has extensive Thai cooking experience, including working at The Asian Kitchen in Flemington. “One dish that refl ects Thai food best is the tom yum. Fragrant herbs, lemongrass, lime leaves, galangal [type of ginger] and shallots give it a beautiful aroma and memorable taste.”

The menu has gluten-free meals including curries, stirfries and Thai noodles; and vegetarian dishes, including spring rolls and jungle curry with exotic spices and seasonal vegies. Crab claws, sesame beef in plum sauce, Peking duck and Massaman lamb are popular with meat and seafood lovers. And diners will fi nd it hard to resist the sweet roti bread with banana fi lling.“Making new friends and receiving compliments keeps us motivated to work hard and continue to improve,” says manager Chanunya Areephongsa. “We want more and more people to discover what we’re about.”Private and corporate functions are easily catered for.

Spices and Pestle, at 8 Station Street, Riddells Creek, opens 5-10pmTuesday-Sunday.Inquiries: 5428 7998.

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Real Estate Today

54 Evans Street, Sunbury 9744 255540 Aitken Street, Gisborne 5428 2800 Leaders in Real Estate Excellence

There is a school of thought for auction bidders that says start boldly, giving it your next-to-last big shot.

This is in opposition to the start-slow –and-go-cautiously school. Sounds crazy, doesn’t it? Yet, there is a

logic in thinking bold. First of all, it may knock the wind out of other bidders’ sails. By the time they figure

out what’s happening, the hammer may have sounded. Without the chance to warm up, the opposition

may simply never get started. There is also the risk that if the other party gets warmed up first, the auction

could rapidly move along before you, yourself, have your bearings. Then there is the chance that the

auction will not reach the reserve price. As the person making the strongest bid, you will be given the first

right to negotiate with the seller as soon as the bidding ceases. This may be the most vulnerable time for

the seller, for their position may harden with the passage of 24 hours. So your chances of a compromise

are greater. Another idea is to attend some other auctions beforehand to get experience, preferably with the

agent selling the house you have in mind. This will give you a better idea of what you may encounter. You

should also have in mind your ideal price, what you could comfortably pay and your absolute maximum

price. This will give you the confidence to be a bold bidder. If I can be of service in any real estate matter,

feel free to phone me, John Dunlop, on 9744 2555 or to call into our friendly offices at Sunbury and

Gisborne for immediate attention.

BIDDING BOLDLY AT AUCTION

A unique 10 acres (approx.) property with two dwellings midst the central highlands overlooking

magnifi cent vistas of Mount Macedon. This property is a terrifi c 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 profi t 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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“Prior Offers Invited”Terms: Deposit 10% - Balance 60 Days

Jenny Stewart on 0408 389 071


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Cunningly compactThis is ideal for first homebuyers and downsizers, writes Carole Levy

16 Merrifield Street, Riddells CreekBedrooms: 3Bathrooms: 1Living areas: Lounge, mealsThe rest: Split-system, wood heater, original floorboards,french doors, elevated deck, carport, side gate, ColorbondshedPrice: $379,000Private saleAgent: Gisborne Real Estate, 5428 8895

It may not seem like it from first impressions,but this house is a cracker, especially for firsthomebuyers and downsizers.The modest facade belies the fresh, modern

look inside where roman blinds, original floor-boards and french doors offset by a dove-greywall colour create a smart, harmonious flow.

To the left of entry, the main bedroom hasrecessed display shelves and bi-fold doors to apassage between clothes-hanging spaces to atwo-way bathroom where a contemporarywooden vanity unit adds pizzazz.

The L-shaped, carpeted lounge room oppositehas a second access point to the kitchen,preceded by a set of french doors to an elevateddeck, fenced and covered by Laserlite.

Small but well formed, the kitchen has amplecabinetry in mid-grey, glass splashbacks, anAriston underbench oven and gas cook-top.

The adjoining meals area (with exposed floor-boards) has a wood heater set on and againstbricks. A second set of french doors opens fromhere to the aforementioned deck, which is bigenough for family gatherings.

Another hallway heads from the meals area totwo bedrooms with wardrobes, a laundry with

storage closet and a separate toilet.Steps lead down from the deck to a good-sized

backyard, bordered by gardens and screened atthe back by tall trees.

There’s plenty of room for kids’ play and otherideas led by the imagination.

A side gate beyond the carport allows access toa large Colorbond shed.

The property is a stone’s throw from shops andschool and offers new owners the chance to enjoylife in a small country town with communityspirit.

Woodend 8 Carlisle Street (With frontage also to Romsey Road, & Old Lancefield Road)Only 72kms or 45 minutes Melbourne CBD via CityLink and Calder Freeway.

“The Bentinck”Renowned Country House, Restaurant and Conference CentreOn 1.563Ha (3.86acres)Zoned Residential One – RZ1

Features a charming circa 1941 two storey solid brick and brick veneer main building comprising gracious reception rooms, 90 seat restaurant and 27 double bedrooms all with ensuites, detached purpose built 34 square conference facility with two main meeting rooms, plus a 14 square residence, all in a beautiful garden setting.

For sale with three purchase options.

1. As a whole on a WIWO basis, including 1.563ha of land with residential subdivisional potential, all furniture, plant & equipment, intellectual property and goodwill. Price $3,250,000, alternatively

2. As above on approx 0.71ha (1.77acres) subject to Shire subdivision approval. Price $2,250,000, or

3. Main building only including restaurant on approx 0.35ha (0.86acres) WIWO as above, and subject to Shire subdivision approval. Price $1,650,000

For further information visit bentinck.com.au

Mount Macedon 12 Douglas Road Entry Level Price - Exclusive Mount Macedon LocationHumble 70’s brick veneer four bedroom home on a wonderful large allotment of over 1/3 acre with large shed ideal for studio/workshop.

Reserve Price $495,000View Sat 16 Mar 12-12:30pmContact Sandi Mueller 0408 392 347

Lancefield 4 Oakleys Lane (Cnr Parks Road) “Rangeview” Perfectly placed for country life. Excellent 3 bedroom residence of approx 23 sqrs living area. Very privately sited on the fringe of Lancefield township adjacent to lovely gently undulating farmland.

View By appointmentJohn Keating 0419 880 444Julian Davies 0407 670 234

Mortgagee Auction Saturday 16 March at 11am

Auction Saturday 23 March at 11am (Unless Sold Prior)

Woodend 18 Gwendoline Avenue Quality Design with Convenience at your FingertipsUncompromising workmanship compliments the modern design features of this superb two storey, four bedroom family home. Double glazed windows throughout, gas central heating and solar heated in-ground pool.

Price $775,000View Sat 16 Mar 1.30-2pm Sat 23 Mar 12.30-1pmContact Sandi Mueller 0408 392 347

View By appointment onlyJohn Keating 0419 880 444


33 Brantome Street, Gisborne www.huntrealestate.com.auWilma Grumont 0409 138 472 / Trevor Hunt 0418 550 832 / Brian Hunt 0418 320 412

REALESTATE 5428 2544

2 Price DriveRIDDELLS CREEKFamily home on over one and a half acres! Land approx. 6616m².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: $629,000VIEW: Saturday 2.30 - 3.00pm

55 Brantome StreetGISBORNE

“Oakley House”. Edwardian Residence. Circa 1905. Land 1,104m² approx.Retaining all the character, architecture & appeal of early 20th century. 4 B/Rms, high ceilings (pressed metal, lining boards & ceiling roses), wide hallway, fireplace & timber panel doors. Renovation in 1987 incl. kitchen, bathrm & powder rm. Garage, carport & propagating shed. Central location – the family home since 1905. Zoned Res. 1. Suit Medical Centre, residential development & other discretional uses S.T.C.A.

AUCTION: SATURDAY 16TH MARCH AT 11.00AM

101-105 Willowbank RoadGISBORNE

Prime building allotment! Land Approx. 3547m².Rare opportunity to purchase a larger parcel of vacant land. Ample room for a large home, shedding, pool, tennis court, gardens or what ever is your passion. Close to reserve, high school and Gisborne town centre.

AUCTION: SATURDAY 16TH MARCH AT 1.00PM

9 Shannon CourtWOODENDReal country living within minutes of township. Land approx. 1.6 Ha (4 Acres).The whole family will love this property – beautiful gardens & views, solar heated swimming pool, paddocks for horses & even a chicken run! Offers 3 bedrms & study or 4 bedrms, 2 living areas, well appointed kitchen, ensuite & main bathroom. A large American style barn provides ample storage. A great lifestyle property.


5 Sunnypark CloseGISBORNE‘Silver Birches’. Very comfortable & convenient home.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.


Lots 6 & 7 Meek StreetNEW GISBORNEReceivers 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: $249,000 + GST EACH



Servicing All Macedon Ranges


SUNBURYReady - set - Win! Fully working harness racing farm 43 acres with spectacular surveyed track, American stables with 9 boxes, offi ces, storage, tie boxes, 14 outdoor boxes,10 horse walker, top water and fencing. House with 2 rental incomes. Easy location to all venues.

P.O.A.

GISBORNE 14 DUMBARTON WAYFresh northfacing and sunny, open plan living, subtle décor 4BR. Massive pantry and WIR, DLUG, 2 living,in prestige area and quality built by Kirkham. Huge block 1027SQM.

$575,000

7/38 Brantome [email protected]

Janis Paul 0417 560 897Robert Wilson 0432 689 763Jim Paul 0418 283 904

5428 8895www.gisborne-realestate.com.au

www.macedonrangesrealestate.com.au

RIDDELLS CREEKApp.3000 SQM 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. Magnifi cent family lifestyle opportunity.

5A MOORES ROAD

$670,000 - $690,000

MACEDON 45 NURSERY ROAD

$639,000

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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.

$379,000

RIDDELLS CREEK 14 MELVINS ROAD

WOODENDVery private half acre (2000SQM) with absolutely gorgeous smaller 3BR brick home. Fantastic block in quality location close to shops and station. Honeymoon or Retirement Roost?

“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.

4 GOLDIES LANE

$459,000

GISBORNE“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!

5 ERINVALE CLOSE

$769,000

NEW GISBORNEOMG ! Very impressive and so convenient! Approx 44 squares,1000 SQM, one minute to station.Exquisite – 4BR,study, formal lounge/dining, family living/dining, sep rumpus, DLUG, shed, superb IG pool, with fantastic outdoor living area. Everything for a large family.

6 DORIEMUS COURT

$742,500

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To see our full range of properties for sale go to: www.dunloprealestate.com.au Leaders in Real Estate Excellence

54 Evans Street, Sunbury40 Aitken Street, Gisborne

9744 25555428 2800

Julie Gloster 0408 323 056Howard Jones 0409 133 407

Josie Borg 0401 076 727Michael Garvey 0412 298 258

Paula Carey 0411 407 703Shantelle Cardwell-Smith 0421 217 582

John Dunlop 0419 001 991

Live a low maintenance lifestyle in this renovated 3 bedroom home. Offering open plan kitchen/dining/family/lounge area, undercover decked entertainment, natural gas ducted heating, split system and double carport.

36 Grant Avenue Gisborne

FOR SALE $399,000 INSPECT THIS SATURDAY 10.00-10.30AM Photo ID Required CONTACT Gisborne Office 5428 2800

SURE TO IMPRESS IN A BRILLIANT LOCATION

Incredibly unique & impressive. This “Castle of the Court” has 3 bedrooms with WIR’s plus guest’s room/office, potential salon/studio, multiple living spaces, 2 ensuites plus spa bath family bathroom. An inspection will delight.

11 Molvig Rise Sunbury

FOR SALE $649,000 INSPECT THIS THURSDAY 6.00-6.30PM Photo ID Required CONTACT Sunbury Office 9744 2555

EXCLUSIVE VIEW FOR THE PRIVILAGED FEW

Part of Red Rock Lodge this magnif 16acre prop boasts 2 complete homes under the same roof. Options are a plenty for extended family living or rental income. Scenic views and extensive infrastructure mean an inspection will delight.

70 Palmer Road Sunbury ESR $840,000-$880,000 AUCTION THIS SATURDAY @ 2PM INSPECT THIS SATURDAY 1.30-2.00PM Photo ID Required CONTACT Sunbury Office 9744 2555

DOUBLE DELIGHT

AUCTIONTHIS

SATURDAY

Contemporary style light filled family home with side access to a private and secure backyard. Offering open plan kitchen / dining / family, separate lounge, undercover decked entertainment area, double carport plus garage with

11 Farrell Street New Gisborne

FOR SALE $489,000 INSPECT THIS SATURDAY 1.00-1.30PM Photo ID Required CONTACT Gisborne Office 5428 2800

SPACIOUS & AFFORDABLE 5 BEDROOM FAMILY HOME

WOULDN’T YOU LOVE TO LIVE HERE!A rare offering of ½ acre (approx.) parcel in this prized “Morningside” location where luxury homes abound. All services available and covenants to protect your investment. Prior offers invited.

6 Leafy RetreatGisborne

AUCTION THIS SATURDAY 11.00AM INSPECT PLANS AT OFFICE CONTACT Gisborne Office 5428 2800

AUCTIONTHIS

SATURDAY

Young and vibrant this court facing light filled home feats 4 bedrooms, ens, WIR, BIRs, open plan kitchen, meals, family, 2nd bathroom & laundry. s/s appliances, dishwasher, ducted heating, double garage, internal access and remote.

Sunbury

FOR SALE $379,000 INSPECT BY APPOINTMENT Photo ID Required CONTACT Sunbury Office 9744 2555

YOUNG AND VIBRANT

With verandahs all around, covered courtyard and 9 acres approx. this is the Aussie dream. Features several outbuildings including double stable, granary shed and established gardens. It is a house not to be missed.

243 Campbell Road Gisborne

FOR SALE $699,000 INSPECT THIS SATURDAY 3.00-3.30PM Photo ID Required CONTACT Gisborne Office 5428 2800

RURAL LIFESTYLE WITH TOWN WATER ON 9 ACRES approx.

Large quality built family home, Jackson Hill estate, 4 dbl bedrooms, study, large ensuite, WIR, BIRs, 3 living areas, deluxe kitchen, s/s apps, Caesar stone benches. Double garage, remote, rear access, landscaping required.

50 Sassafras Drive Sunbury

AUCTION $579,000 INSPECT THIS SATURDAY 3.30-4.00PM Photo ID Required CONTACT Sunbury Office 9744 2555

URGENT SALE REQUIRED



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23 Towerbridge Rise, SunburyPrice: Contact agentAuction: Saturday at noonAgent: Dunlop Real Estate Sunbury, 9744 2555

Looking at this property you’ll feel you’ve beentransported to America . . . actually, it’s the

Jacksons Hill dress circle of Sunbury.Behind the Boston-style facade are four

bedrooms. The main one is downstairs and has awalk-in wardrobe and en suite with twin-vanitybasin unit; the others are upstairs and each has abuilt-in ’robe.

An open-plan family-meals area is separatefrom the lounge room.

The country-style kitchen has timbercupboards and stainless-steel appliances.

Included are a powder room, laundry shoot,split-system unit, double-glazed windows,

spotted gum floorboards, landscaped gardens,and a double garage with remotely controlleddoor and internal access. French doors from thefamily-meals area lead to the backyard.

Parks, and primary and secondary schools areclose by.

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Formerly a family farm, and held by that same family for over 70 years, this parcel of land is offered for the fi rst time ever for residential development.

Quite literallyt, this is a once in a lifetime opportunity to obtain this valuable parcel of land, which offers a myriad of possibilities for residential

development.

The approximately seven acres of Zone 1 Residential land, is situated in the heart of Woodend, easy walking distance to the railway station and the

commercial heart of town.

The only thing it needs is the person with creative fl air & vision to develop it into whatever their heart desires.

Suitable for major subdivision and the building of individual homes or townhouses (STCA), it could equally well become a family estate offering the opportunity for a rural lifestyle property accommodating numerous dwellings for an extended family, their hobbies & lifestyle choices, and all a

short train ride from the Melbourne CBD.

Cleared and ready for the work to begin, just how the successful buyer develops this residential complex is limited purely by their creativity and

vision for the future.

This has the potential to be a family property to sustain coming generations and provide a visionary family legacy or an opportunity for a

major residential complex.

One thing’s for sure, golden opportunities like this are rare.

Never again will a piece of land this close to town, with all the amenities that Woodend and its proximity to the Melbourne CBD has to offer, come

on the market.

If you have this vision & see your future with this property act now - this defi nitely won’t last.

Once in lifetime opportunities are just that!

Development Opportunity in heart of Woodend‘Weedon Farm’ Goldies Lane

Tender closes 10/4/2013 at 11:00 amContact Peter Mussared 0409 937 862



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A Market @ Hanging Rock

South Rock Rd, Woodend via Calder Fwy

Sunday 17th March, 10am - 3pm

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Saturday 11th May, 8am - 1pm

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Music to buyers’ earsDerek Ogden reviews the budget-priced Honda Jazz Hybrid

Cheap thrill: Economy starts with price for the Honda Jazz Hybrid.

Inside story: Dashboard has the Eco Assist function.

Flat-screen TVs are a prime example of theway things become cheaper as time goes by.Once only found in a corner of high-end

electronics stores, these days they are to be foundin the supermarket trolley among the fish fingersand soap powder packets.

Petrol/electric hybrid vehicles are going thesame way thanks to efficiencies and economies ofscale in the industry. Honda introduced the firsthybrid vehicle, the Insight, to Australia in 2001when it sold for almost $50,000.

Now the cheapest example of the genre hasjust hit the Australian market and it comes fromthe same company. At $22,990, plus on-roads,the Honda Jazz Hybrid trumps its closest rival,the Toyota Prius c, by a grand.

The power train of the new Jazz is shared bythe latest Insight — a 1.3-litre petrol engine andelectric motor combined with a continuouslyvariable transmission — with which the makerclaims fuel consumption of 4.5 litres per 100kilometres and CO2 emissions of 107g/km onthe combined urban/highway cycle.

The 1.3-litre SOHC i-VTEC engine puts out65kW of power at 5800rpm and 121Nm oftorque at 4500rpm, while Honda’s IntegratedMotor Assist system, comprising an electricmotor, starter and generator, delivers 10kW at1500rpm and 78Nm of torque at 1000rpm.

Over the past decade, the IMA battery packand control unit have evolved and become morecompact and lightweight, ensuring the car’spracticality is not sacrificed in the hybrid.

The petrol engine does its bit to save fuel, too.On the outside there’s little to tell the hybrid

from the conventional Jazz. The cabin has simil-arities with the conventional Jazz. The dash-board incorporates a version of the Honda EcoAssist function.

An Eco Assist function helps the driver aim forthe ultimate economy from the car in varioussituations and gives drivers continuous feedbackon how their brake and accelerator work isaffecting fuel consumption and impact on the

environment. A stop/start engine function alsoplays its part.

Honda Jazz features include what thecompany modestly calls ‘Magic Seats’, which canbe configured in 18 ways allowing room for upto 722 litres of gear to be carted.

Buyers are expected to be made up of mainlytech-savvy, environmentally conscious femaleswanting practicality and versatility in a vehicle.


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Work of art: Hyundai’s ‘fluidic sculpture’ shape contributes to clean aerodynamics.

Hyundai i30 is looking good

Hyundai is running hot in thestyling stakes at the moment andeveryone who commented on

the shape of the i30 turbo-diesel wehave just tested loved its shape.

The i30 Premium has a two-piecepanoramic sunroof, the light fromwhich adds a feeling of space inside thecabin. The Hyundai emblem houses areversing camera which improves thelimited rear view.

It’s not just about looks.The Hyundai i30 has been recog-

nised as ‘one of the safest in the small-

car category’ by ANCAP (Aus-tralasian New Car AssessmentProgram), being awarded themaximum five-star safety rating.

The latest Hyundai i30 Elite andPremium models now have the SUNATraffic Channel, a digital informationservice that broadcasts detailedinformation about traffic congestionand other road conditions.

With room for five people, thePremium i30’s cabin has a modern mixof quality hard and soft surfaces. Thedriver enjoys a 10-way power seat.

Instruments are made easy to read.The Hyundai engine fires up via astart/stop button, while an electronicpark brake makes life simpler.

Seven airbags and rear parking sen-sors standard across the range, plus afull suite of standard active safetytechnology ensure the Hyundai i30 ison a par with many much moreexpensive passenger vehicles.

Prices for the i30 range start at$20,990, not including government ordealer delivery charges.

— Ewan Kennedy

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Coupe/wagon breaks new groundAlistair Kennedy road tests the Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake

Shooting star: The Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake is a striking-looking yet practical car.

The subject of this week’s road test is theMercedes-Benz CLS 350 Shooting Brake. Ifthe response from those who asked us about

the car during our recent week-long road test isanything to go by, most readers will have neverheard of a shooting brake.

So a brief history lesson:The term ‘brake’ as a vehicle body has its

origins in heavy wagons that were used to helpslow down draft horses under training. Thisevolved into ‘shooting brake’ when similarwagons, originally horse-drawn and later motor-ised, were used to transport shooting parties.

The name has subsequently been used todescribe a station wagon variant of a sportycoupe or sedan by companies such as Jaguar,Aston Martin, Rolls-Royce and even Ferrari.

Europeans have long denounced the boxystation wagon and gone instead for vehicleswhere style takes precedence over function.

The Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake hastaken this a step further by merging a sleek coupewith a practical wagon. Not an easy task but one

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The Shooting Brake’s interior is finished inquality materials giving an elegant feel through-out with sensible, well-located dials and controls.

While it’s effectively a four-seater there is asomewhat cramped centre seat.

Two variants of the Mercedes-Benz CLSShooting Brake are available in Australia, with athird due later in the year. The two currentmodels are the CLS CDI, powered by a 2.1-litrefour-cylinder turbo-diesel, and the CLS 350 witha 3.5-litre naturally aspirated V6 petrol.

We’ve been able to drive both models. Hand-ling in both is neat and precise with good steeringfeel.

The rear door is wide, and with a low loadinglip it’s easy to load to its 590-litre capacity.

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Happy drivers: Pictured is Adam Busuttil with his 2012 Regional & National Salesperson of the Year Award.

When he’s not doing his best to keep a smileon the faces of his wife and children,Adam Busuttil focuses on getting the

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‘‘I’m honest with my customers and theyrecognise that I know my product,’’ he says.‘‘This sets up hassle-free transactions and Ibelieve it’s why my past customers often refer meto others. And that’s a good feeling.’’

Adam started his car sales career from achance meeting with his sales manager, CraigMcMennemin.

‘‘I met Craig outside of work and mentioned Iwas looking for a career change. He asked me if Iwanted to give sales a go and it took off fromthere.

‘‘He’s become my mentor. Because I’m veryself-motivated, I never felt the need for onebefore, but Craig is one of the best teachers in theindustry. It’s a pleasure to learn from the best.’’

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‘‘However, I’d like to have the opportunity tobecome a sales manager some time in the future.’’

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Roll to victory: Ken Newnham delivers for Romsey in the grand final. Picture: Shawn Smits

Romsey makes it look easyROMSEY, Trentham and Kyneton arecelebrating bowls premierships aftergrand final success in Central High-lands Bowls Division on Saturday.

Romsey had Woodend’s measure indivision 2, winning 123 to 87, whileTrentham edged out Kyneton 75-72 indivision 3 and Kyneton Red won66-33 against Gisborne Yellow indivision 4.

The division 1 grand final between

Woodend and Kyneton Golf wasplayed at Trentham after the Weeklywent to print. Grab next week’sWeekly for more on the division 1grand final.

CHBD grand finals: Division 2 —Romsey 123 d Woodend 87.Division 3 — Kyneton 72 lt Trenth-am 75. Division 4 — GisborneYellow 33 lt Kyneton Red 66.

INBRIEF

BasketballSunbury Jets lift-off this Saturday night

with a home double-header against

Geelong at Boardman Stadium. The Big

V division 1 Lady Jets tip off at 6pm with

the division 1 men following at 8pm.

Sunbury’s Youth League 1 men host

Western Port Steelers at Boardman

Stadium from 3pm on Sunday, with the

Youth League 1 women tipping off

against McKinnon at 1pm. Sunbury’s

senior men opted out of the Big V pre-

season tournament held at the

weekend, instead deciding to focus on

a different method of preparation.

Shannon Peterson is heading up the

men’s program, with Brett Tidswell

returning as women’s coach, Andrew

Atherton coaching the youth league

men and Michael Thomas coaching the

youth league women.

SoccerSunbury United’s FFV State KnockOut

Cup match has been moved to

Langama Park. Shepparton was drawn

at home, but the club’s commitment to

playing in the Victorian Macedonian

Cup at the weekend, the original date

for the second-round tie, forced a

reschedule. The match is slated for

Langama Park at 3pm Sunday.

Calder unsure of majordraft picks from its listBY TEO PELLIZZERI

NO certainties. That’s the messagefrom Calder Cannons region managerIan Kyte as last year’s AFL draft’sdominant TAC Cup outfit preparesthe class of 2013.

The team may have bowed out inthe first week of finals but Calder’snational draft featured three top-10picks and seven overall in a bumpercrop of youngsters from the club.

This year the performances anddevelopment of players will shape theAFL destiny of a number of hopefuls.

Calder finalised its list last week as itheads for the season opener againstNorthern Knights on March 24.

Last year the club started the seasonwith Joe Daniher already committedas a father-son to Essendon, whileLachie Plowman and Jono O’Rourkelived up to their billing as top pro-spects by ultimately going second andthird pick, both to GWS Giants. This

year no such hype has been attached toanyone draft-eligible on the list.

Kyte said players 20 to 60 from thetriallists had been an even spread.

‘‘This time last year I would havesaid we’ve got six definite draft picksand another six or seven more who area chance. This year I would say there’sno certainties but there’s 12 or 13 who

will come under consideration if thestaff here can build on a few of them.’’

Cannons Coach Andrew Jago saidpre-trial sit-downs with a number ofplayers had sparked some desired pro-gress. ‘‘There’s a few who were toldtheir work ethic had to improve and itcertainly did, and they’ve been rewar-ded for it,’’ Jago said.

RDFL managergoes in shuffleBY MELANIE WHELAN

RIDDELL District Football Leaguewill be restructuring to find a new gen-eral manager after Rod Ward was lastweek named the inaugural AFL Gold-fields regional general manager.

He will oversee strategic adminis-trative structure and football develop-ment across the Ballarat FootballNetball League, Central HighlandsFootball League, MaryboroughCastlemaine District Football NetballLeague and the Ballarat FootballUmpires Association.

Ward’s new position comes under arestructuring of country football afteran AFL 2012 review deemed the state’scountry leagues needed a change instructure for better strategic focus andmore effective decision-making.

An AFL Ballarat commission set upits region in late 2012 and alsoannounced yesterday it would adoptthe AFL Goldfields name.

Each Goldfields region league willmaintain existing boards and opera-tional teams.

This means Ward will quit his cur-rent roles, including BFL and BallaratLeagues Club CEO and RDFL generalmanager. — Ballarat Courier

Steaming in: Macedon’s JeremyCollins bowls to St Anthony’s LukeCastle on Saturday. Picture: Shawn Smits

St Anthonys notches up 289ST Anthonys put up an intimidatingtotal on day one of the Gisborne Dis-trict Cricket Association B grade semi-final against Macedon on Saturday.

Cam Clayton (69), Luke Castle (56)and Jeremy Hibbert (52) made hand-some contributions as St Anthonysposted 289. Macedon chased on Sun-day after the Weekly went to print.

In the other semi-final, Gisborne(2-99) accounted for Sunbury United(62) within the opening day.

Peter Sankey took 5-19 off 16 overs

as Sunbury United was bowled outwithin 45 overs.

In McIntyre Cup, Sunbury had 221to defend against Wallan off the backof 61 from Matt Burrowes and 62nofrom Jason McGann.

In the other semi-final, Woodendwas 1-8 in reply to Sunbury United’s182.

Go to macedonrangesweekly.com.au for a photo gallery from the StAnthonys v Macedon match and fullresults from the semi-finals

TAC CUP LIST

Victor Carboni, Jayden Foster, Sam Good, Joel Madden, Matthew Merlo, AnthonyPrestia, Daniel Thompson, Charly Williams (all Aberfeldie), Charles Van Der Byl (EastKeilor), Mitchell Jensen (Essendon Doutta Stars), Jacob McCormack (Fitzroy), JackBaker, James Ferry, Matt Goodyear, Jack James (all Gisborne), Tanner Nilsson,Lachlan Ronaldson, Billy Morrison (all Glenroy), Jarryd Bonello, Mark Kovacevic, ArturPetryshyn, Ricky Schraven, Jayden Walker (all Greenvale), Paul Ahern, James Barnes,Damien Cavka, James Latham (all Keilor), Xavier Dimasi (Kilmore), Ben McDonald,Touk Miller, Guy Walker (all Maribyrnong Park), Reilly O’Brien, Peter Wright (bothMoonee Valley), Errol McConnell (Oak Park), Ben Allan, Josh Cauchi (both PascoeVale), Harrison Taylor (Riddell), Nathan Blair, Jake Lever (both Romsey), Liam Berry,Tom Donoghue (both Rupertswood), William Considine, Marcus De Leur, Tom Madden(all St Bernards), Lachlan Cavanagh, Jesse Corigliano, Joshua Rule (all Strathmore),Roarke Smith (Sunbury Kangaroos), Aaron Christensen, Jason Cooke (both SunburyLions), Jake Owen (Woodend).

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Bombers out to create a winning cultureWHILE the off-season hasbeen trying for Bomberfans, the prospect of aseason at Windy Hillwatching the red and blackgo around will reignite thepassions of even the mostdisillusioned supporter.TEO PELLIZZERI wentinside Windy Hill to meetthe VFL Bombers.

New start: Essendon VFL players go through their paces at training last week and (below) Matt Little has hung up the boots to be operations manager. Pictures: Michael Copp

A NUMBER of names and faces maybe the same as the old BendigoBombers operation, but inside WindyHill there is clear optimism about thechance at a fresh start.

Working relationships betweensenior AFL teams and their VFL affili-ates are often a source for fans todebate game time, tactics and playerdevelopment.

The variation in how AFL teams puttheir non-selected seniors on the parkeach week varies greatly for the 10Victorian clubs, never mind across thewhole league.

VFL separations play out like high-profile celebrity break-ups, while newaffiliations are sometimes portrayedlike an empire walking in for a take-over.

So there is a welcome simplicity toEssendon’s new VFL operation, with abit of logistic clarity to the split fromBendigo Bombers to form Essendon,and separately, Bendigo Gold.

Like Collingwood and reigning VFLpremier Geelong, the chance to have aclose working relationship betweensenior club and VFL affiliate is one theBombers needed.

Now, with operations managerMatt Little at the VFL helm, they haveone. Little oversees the lot: recruiting,contracts, staff, volunteers, elementsof the Windy Hill centre, even theapparel.

Having got a taste of AFL withHawthorn before a prominent VFLcareer, Little, 27, has a clear idea ofwhat it will take for the VFL Bombersto achieve their goals.

‘‘I don’t think we’ve done anythingcompletely ‘out there’ and different toother teams,’’ he said.

‘‘I was probably a little bit luckywhere last year we (Bendigo Bombers)brought in a heap of new staff. I hadthe ability to keep some of those peo-ple in our program. We have access tofacilities that some VFL teams don’t,and that’s something we’ve been ableto sell to players.’’

Recruiting players for the Essendon

VFL team has been a hit-and-missaffair for Little and senior coachHayden Skipworth.

‘‘The (Essendon) recruiting depart-ment, Hayden and myself haveworked pretty hard getting a listtogether.

‘‘We want a winning culture that theplayers can grow up in, and leadersamong the group given Essendon is apretty young list.

‘‘I sat down with Ben Waller(Geelong VFL football manager)before we started and he told me about

how Geelong had gone about it.They’re in a unique situation withtheir geographic location but bringingin good people to your organisation isthe first step.’’

Little said his playing experience atBox Hill, Williamstown and Bendigohad provided good lessons on what ittakes to build a culture at the tierbelow AFL.

‘‘The time players spend together isimportant. With friendships andbonds you’ve got much more chanceof keeping players the next year. At

Williamstown it was a great culture,so players wanted to stay and keepplaying.

‘‘Recruiting has been one of thosethings that you don’t expect to take upas much time as it has.’’

Skipworth wears the VFL coach hatbut is also a key bridge to the Essen-don AFL team.

The coach, who played in the Essen-don District with Aberfeldie when noton Bendigo Bombers duty in recentseasons, has his coaching box set outand ready for the season. Paul

Corrigan will oversee the backline,James Byrne midfield and KonKaravias forward while high perform-ance staff Jesse Campisi and DesO’Sullivan will monitor time onground, rotations and GPS.

The AFL and VFL teams will playon the same day for seven games thisseason, meaning members of thesenior coaching staff may well be sit-ting in on game day.

‘‘Logistically it’s been a lot betterthis year,’’ Skipworth said.

While there is no hard number beingaspired to as a win total, there is littledoubt that Skipworth wants to coacha winning team this year.

‘‘We’d love to develop the youngEssendon players drafted in the lastthree years and filter in some of theguys from the VFL list for next year.

‘‘We want to create a winning cul-ture. It doesn’t necessarily mean mak-ing finals or winning flags but wedon’t want to send kids up (to the seni-ors) who have been beaten by 20 goalsevery week.’’

Essendon starts the VFL seasonaway at Bendigo’s QEO on Friday,April 5 and will make its bow atWindy Hill against Box Hill on Sat-urday, April 13.

THE SQUAD

ESSENDON VFL 2013VFL listed: Matthew Bate, Josh Toy,

Michael Sikora, Josh Freezer, Matthew

Firman, Dave Fahey, Jacob Thompson,

Tim Knowles, Ben Duscher

AFL rookies: Ariel Steinberg, LauchlanDalgleish, Hal Hunter, Cory Dell’Olio

AFL senior list 1-3 years: Joe Daniher,Jason Ashby, Dylan Van Unen, MartinGleeson, Sean Gregory, Will Hams,Jackson Merrett, Elliott Kavanagh,Nicholas O’Brien, Alex Browne, LukeDavis, Nick Kommer, Mark Baguley*,Michael Hibberd*, Dyson Heppell*

* Regular AFL starter■ Further signings to be confirmed

sunbury & macedon ranges weekly 12-03-2013

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