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Remy (pictured) will follow the white rabbit to the autumn wonderland that is Mount Macedons Duneira for an egg hunt and open garden on Easter Sunday. The Woodend 10-year-old is among dozens of children honing their egg-spotting skills ahead of the heritage-listed propertys second annual celebration. Families are being encouraged to pack a picnic basket for a day out at one of the Ranges most picturesque gardens, where 500 eggs will await discovery. Sundays hunt is from 10am-noon. The garden will remain open until 4pm. Cost: $10 adults, children free. For more details, phone 5426 1430 or visit www.duneira.com.au. Matt Crossman

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Independent auditors have been given 12 months to investigate questions about Sunburys secession from Hume.

But pro-split supporters believe the state government has broken a pre-election promise to allow the creation of an independent Sunbury, and they have doubts the city will come to exist.

As reported by Star Weekly online, Star Weekly online, Star Weeklythe split has been delayed until July 1 next year in order to address queries about costings and service delivery.

Speaking in Sunbury on Friday morning, Local Government Minister Natalie Hutchins said too many questions remained unanswered about the separation, which had been scheduled for July 1 this year.

e decision comes aer Hume chief executive Domenic Isola wrote to Ms Hutchins outlining the councils fears about potential disruption to sta and implications for ratepayers.

Ms Hutchins said the previous government, which gazetted orders for an independent Sunbury last October before it entered caretaker mode, had rushed the process.

Im not condent in some of the answers Ive been given around who would actually be collecting rubbish, who would be taking phone calls, who would be mowing lawns as of the rst of July, Ms Hutchins said.

Im taking this step to ensure we have all those systems in place in 12 months time so we can progress successfully rather than setting up a new Sunbury council doomed to failure.

Terms of reference for the auditors will be announced soon.

Brimbank council chairman John Watson and former Supreme Court judge Frank Vincent QC have been appointed. ey are expected to report back to Ms Hutchins by the end of this year to allow time for consultation.

Ms Hutchins did not rule out a compulsory vote on the secession, as proposed by the Australian Services Union, but she said she was not going to preempt the work of the auditors.

Its possible they may come back with recommendations that the government will take a look at, she said.

Its about looking at what services are going to be delivered in both Sunbury and in Hume.

Mr Watson, who lives in Sunbury and was chief executive of the former Shire of Bulla, said the move represented a fresh start.

Sunbury Residents Association president Bernie OFarrell and Liberal upper house MP Bernie Finn said they had doubts that the split would go ahead.

I think the government is trying to worm out of it here, Mr OFarrell said.

Mr Isola said he would seek an urgent meeting with the auditors.

We have held serious concerns about the process undertaken by the previous government, including timeframes imposed, the process of asset distribution, the obligations and costs imposed on the community and the signicant impact to sta, he said.

He urged the government to treat the dicult process as a signicant priority.

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with the council to discuss the direction of planning in the tourism town.

We just dont want to have to go through this again, he said.

Mr Fitt said residents would not oppose a development in keeping with the towns character.

e site is right in the middle of town and deserves to be developed, but it must be something that ts. Wed welcome an appropriate development there.

e VCAT hearing, held over ve days last

By Matt Crossman

A developer has lost an appeal against Macedon Ranges councils decision to reject a controversial development on prime commercial land in Macedon.

Residents were celebrating aer a Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT) report released on Friday found that objections to the scale and density of the development were valid.

e proposed $6.1 million development

in Victoria Street included ve shops and 18 apartments in an area that is zoned commercial.

Macedon resident Ronald Fitt said the 20- or-so members of a community group that organised a pro bono barrister and raised more than $8000 for expert witnesses were absolutely thrilled to bits.

It was a huge eort, he said. Were still chewing it over, what it all means.

Mr Fitt said residents, who feared the development would open the way for similar developments in Macedon, planned to meet

December, came aer consultants lodged an appeal on behalf of a property developer when the council refused a planning permit in June 2014.

e councils evidence against the development focused on scale and re risks.

South ward councillor Russell Mowatt said VCATs decision was an excellent outcome achieved because of the collaborative eorts of residents, council ocers, experts and legal representatives. e developer could not be reached for comment.

VCAT adds its no to building bid

Macedon Ranges residents fed up with the wasp plague that has swept large parts of the state are calling for more research into ways to control the introduced pest.

European wasps, which are especially attracted to sweet food, drinks and meat, are a regular sight in towns including Woodend, Kyneton, Lanceeld and Romsey.

eir presence at picnics and other outdoor events has been so great that Kyneton District Health (KDH) and Macedon Ranges council recently issued public safety warnings.

Unlike bees, wasps can sting multiple times and attacks to the throat can be fatal. According to KDH, there has been a noticeable rise in wasp stings this year.

Museum Victoria entomologist Patrick Honan said climatic conditions had led to the surge in wasp numbers, and a typical nest had about 10,000 workers.

We had a mild winter followed by a mild summer, he said. In mild winters, not all the hives die o from the previous year.

Mr Honan said it was too late to eradicate European wasps, which were rst detected in Victoria in 1977.

e only way now is biological control, he said. If an area of research was to be eective, it would be baits. Baiting is a ne balance, because youre trying to attract them with meat but the insecticide inside acts as a repellent.

Lanceeld resident Justin Robinson agreed more research was needed. Its only a matter of time before someone cops one on the throat while trying to eat, he said.

To report a nest on public land, phone 5422 0333.

Matt Crossman

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A comedy about superheroes working in a supermarket and an interview exploring how an autistic man and his wife fell in love are among eight short lms to be screened as part of a special Sunbury festival, A Dierent Light.

Gisbornes Emma Norton features in locally produced lm Skin Touching Sky, which acts as a backdrop to a dance piece.

Ms Norton is a member of BoilOver,

A different way to see disability Emma Norton is the face of a Sunbury lm festival about disability. (Shawn Smits)

a Sunbury Community Health (SCH)- supported group which gives people with special needs the chance to get involved in performing arts.

e keen dancer is no stranger to the big stage, having introduced the lms as MC at e Other Film Festival in Melbourne.

SCH executive manager Bernie Hetherington says the festival will include a question and answer session with actors.

Its a great opportunity to not only showcase some interesting and thought-provoking lms but to highlight the experience of people with disabilities, she says.

A Dierent Light, featuring the best short lms from e Other Film Festival, is at Readings Cinemas from 6.30pm on April 16. Tickets are $15. To book, visit goo.gl/41yCG5.

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Extra police will be out in force from early this week as emergency services prepare for what is typically one of the most dangerous times on Macedon Ranges roads.

e highway patrols Sergeant Geo Neil said regular units would join trac police in targeting drink driving and fatigue this Easter.

e warning comes aer gures released by the Transport Accident Commission (TAC) revealed that one in 10 country drivers regularly drive while drowsy.

With many people taking advantage of the chance to go on a short holiday, Sergeant Neil urged motorists to plan ahead.

At this time of year, a lot of people will be making that long trip, he said. Unfortunately, many drivers are not properly prepared.

One always hopes we get through the holiday period without any serious collisions, but experience tells us its unlikely to happen.

Sergeant Neil urged drivers to take their time, schedule proper rest breaks and resist the temptation to speed.

A TAC report released last week showed drowsiness was a factor in up to 20 per cent of road deaths. Drivers on country roads were at greater risk, given they usually travel at higher speeds over long distances.

TAC chief executive Janet Dore urged motorists heading o on Easter road trips to plan breaks and stop for a 15-minute power nap if they noticed signs of drowsiness.

Put simply, you cant ght sleep, Ms Dore said. Drowsiness is a chemical process, not a choice, and the only way to overcome it is sleep.

Ms Dore said driver reviver sites staed by SES volunteers at highway rest stops around the state provided the ideal chance to break up a journey.

Cops blitz Easter roads

Senior Constable Jamie Jordan aims the radar gun. (Kristian Scott)

e future of the Bulla tip awaits the outcome of a ve-day hearing held before the state tribunal earlier this month.

Bulla residents made three separate appeals to the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal against Hume councils decision last April to grant Bulla Tip and Quarry (BTQ) a two-and-a-half-year extension of its planning permit.

e permit was granted until December 31, 2016, to allow landll and rehabilitation works to be carried out.

BTQ also appealed against the councils decision. e quarry operators had originally sought a 10-year extension, aer having being granted a 20-year lease in 1993.

Residents told the tribunal the tip was adversely aecting their health.

Bulla resident Carmel Egan, who attended the week-long hearing, said residents complained of dust, smoke, an acrid stench, litter and ongoing underground res that had broken through the surface soil to menace the community for the past two years.

Ms Egan said the tribunal was told the Environment Protection Authority had issued ve clean-up orders and pollution abatement notices to the tip since September, 2013.

Tribunal chairman Russell Byard reserved his decision. BTQ declined to comment. Hume council did not respond to requests for comment before deadline.

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Shoppers are being encouraged to get out of their cars and take a good look around Sunburys laneway arcades as traders deal with sluggish business conditions.

Sunbury Business Association (SBA) president Michael Osborne said that while service industries, including real estate and lending, were doing well thanks to low interest rates, retail in the town was a massive struggle.

He said many business owners hoped the opening of major developments such as Bunnings on Vineyard Road would encourage more people to shop locally.

is has been most evident along OShannassy Street, which has continued its transformation into a premier dining district, Mr Walsh said.

Overall commercial vacancy rates are low, which is a good indicator that high-quality, long-term businesses are being established.

Mr Walsh said streetscape improvements, including a $2 million upgrade of OShannassy Street and improvements to the Village Green,

e real problem is getting a consistent cash ow, Mr Osborne said. If the cash ow is inconsistent, as it oen is with retail, it can make it really hard to plan.

Mr Osborne said Sunburys laneway arcades were one of the towns best-kept secrets.

We would encourage people to treat shopping as an experience, he said.

People oen go to the major shopping centres because theres parking and its convenient, but theres some great little shops down those laneways.

Hume city sustainability director Kelvin Walsh said there had been signicant investment in Sunbury in the past 12 to 18 months.

would further encourage people to shop in Sunbury.

Community events including Sunbury StreetLife, Market on the Green and SunFest had also been instrumental in creating vibrancy and driving increased activity, he said.

Mr Osborne encouraged business owners to take part in a series of business networking breakfasts run by SBA in partnership with Sunbury Community Health.

e next breakfast will be held at Crosst Kenko Gym, McDougall Road, on April 16.

Mr Osborne said traders should always seek to treat business as part of an ongoing relationship. Good business is never just a transaction.

Hot tip for Sunbury shoppers Theres some great |ittle shops down those laneways - Michael Osborne

Volunteers will hit the streets of Sunbury and the Macedon Ranges on Good Friday, raising funds for the annual Royal Childrens Hospital Appeal.

Fireghters, junior reghters and Scouts will team up to doorknock houses in Gisborne and surrounds, while SES volunteers will take part in a joint emergency services eort in Sunbury.

Gisborne CFA organiser Mark Carter says volunteers collected more than $11,000 last year and aim to raise even more in 2015.

Were a young community and its important people realise that if their kids get really sick, theyll be taken to the Royal Childrens, Mr Carter says.

e money we raise buys the equipment that helps so many families.

Sunbury SES controller Anthony White says its the rst time emergency services have come together to raise money for the appeal.

We oen come and work together in the worst of circumstances, he says.

Good Friday will be a great opportunity to nally catch up with our colleagues on a non-emergency occasion.

A fundraising car show will also be held at Sunburys Langama Park from 10am-4pm. Kruze4Kids includes a car and bike display, animal farm, pony rides and stalls.

Sta at Williamsons Foodworks in Gisborne and Sunbury will donate their time to raise money from 9am-1pm, having collected $75,000 from shoppers in the past three years.

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A new ambulance station in Kyneton is expected to help ease some of the fatigue and morale problems that have plagued the service.

e station, next to Kyneton hospital in Caroline Chisholm Drive, includes light-controlled, soundproof bedrooms for paramedics on night shi, a kitchen, meeting spaces and a sta barbecue.

Macedon Labor MP Mary-Anne omas said last Fridays ocial opening was also a chance for Health Minister Jill Hennessy to meet paramedics and discuss the work of a parliamentary committee which is looking into the states ambulance crisis.

As reported by Star Weekly, an interim Star Weekly, an interim Star Weeklyreport released late last month found paramedics reported considerable fatigue and low morale, and close to 45 per cent of ambulance ocers said last year they would not recommend the service as a good place to work.

e government has already promised $60 million for initiatives to reduce response times and $40 million to upgrade ambulance stations, equipment and vehicles.

Ms Hennessy and Ms omas also toured Kyneton District Healths $7.4 million ambulatory care centre. e site, which will include relocated community health and GP facilities, is expected to be ocially opened mid-year.

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Knitters and crocheters are being encouraged to pick up their needles and add to the colour of Sunburys annual StreetLife festival.

Organisers of this years showcase of local businesses, to be held on Sunday, November 22, are seeking volunteers to yarn bomb trees on OShannassy Street.

e emerging artform was a feature of the inaugural StreetLife held in 2013 but was not part of last years program.

Event spokeswoman Sharyn Snook says more than 10 people have already volunteered

and are ready to get started, while the Sunbury Visitor Information Centre is accepting donations of yarn for the project.

Were aiming to yarn bomb at least every second tree, Ms Snook says. eyll be using plenty of bright wool it really adds to the colour and excitement and thats what a good community street festival is all about.

For more details, visit www.sunburystreetlife.com.au.

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Where theres a wool . . .Sharyn Snook (second from left) and fellow yarn bombers. (Joe Mastroianni)

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Hume council has turned to social media to bolster support for its campaign to reinstate funding for preventative health programs.

e council is spruiking the hashtag #anappleaday and #fundprevention in a bid to attract state government attention to its ght to have funding for obesity and disease prevention measures reinstated beyond June 30.

e council wants community members to take photos of themselves eating apples and post them on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram with the #anappleaday and #fundprevention

manager Bernadette Hetherington said the future of dozens of programs held under the Healthy Together banner were in jeopardy.

ere needs to be a co-ordinating force, where people committed to change can get together and access support and resources, she said.

Without further prevention funding, there will be limited capacity and resources to support the many prevention eorts that have sprung up around Sunbury.

Hume mayor Adem Atmaca said Healthy Together programs delivered vital health promotion services to communities facing high

hashtags to show their support for the campaign.

Hume is one of 12 councils in Victoria at risk of losing programs run by Healthy Together Victoria.

Federal funding for the National Partnership Agreement on Preventative Health was cut in the 2014 budget.

is agreement had provided funding for Healthy Together Victoria.

e state government agreed to continue its share of the funding until June 30, but has said nothing about what happens beyond that date.

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risk of preventable chronic diseases including obesity, diabetes and heart disease. Funding for prevention is critical to helping us build healthier, more resilient communities, he said.

Instead of answering questions about whether the funding would be reinstated, Health Minister Jill Hennessy stressed the severity of the federal governments $90 million cuts to health care in Victoria.

According to Medicare Local statistics, about one in 11 people in Hume has heart disease, more than 1000 go to hospital each year with a heart attack, 58 per cent are overweight or obese, and 8317 live with diabetes.

Help us ght cuts, says council

Romseys Tony Farrell and his family are part of the changing face of the Macedon Ranges.

e long-time actor, who moved to the area from Melbourne with his wife, Angela, and two children, says the areas tranquil lifestyle and natural beauty attracted them.

ey bought a one-hectare property in September last year aer renting for 12 months.

We just absolutely fell in love with it, Mr Farrell said.

He says his two children, Beaumont, 10, and Elizabeth, 9, who attend Romsey Primary School, have become deeply involved in community life.

A survey of 738 new ratepayers conducted by Macedon Ranges council reveals that a rural lifestyle and the beauty of the area were the top two reasons given for buying property in the shire.

e survey found most respondents came from another rural area.

Of those people who came from a city, the overwhelming majority were from Melbourne.

More than half the respondents worked in Melbourne.

e most common age group of survey respondents was 41-64.

Mayor Jennifer Anderson said the survey showed ratepayers had a real connection with the area in which they had chosen to live.

Its encouraging to see that we attract, and keep, residents with a strong appreciation of the lifestyle, beauty and character of our region, Cr Anderson said.

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More than 15,000 people braved the chill at Hanging Rock on Saturday night to see Rod Stewart deliver high kicks, hijinks and highlights from a career that spans almost ve decades.

e tour is simply called e Hits, and the sprightly 70-year-old duly delivered.

Im back, were Stewarts rst words to the enraptured crowd, aer prancing on stage to reworks and a cover of Sam Cookes Having A Party.

A promise to do a lot of fast songs to keep you warm was swily kept, Cant Stop Me Nowaccompanied by pictures of 19-year old Stewart managing to look simultaneously cherubic and devilish. He then smoothly transitioned into Twisting e Night Away, before a massive Twisting e Night Away, before a massive Twisting e Night Awayrendition of Rhythm Of My Heart paid tribute Rhythm Of My Heart paid tribute Rhythm Of My Heartto military personnel around the world.

e audience, who ranged from euphoric participants of a similar vintage to tattooed twentysomethings, were vocal in their appreciation.

Bloody brilliant, bellowed a cheerfully inebriated fellow wandering the aisles. Hes still got it! Stewart, who completed several costume changes, later emerged clad entirely in leather, and broke into Youre In My Heart an Youre In My Heart an Youre In My Heartode to his beloved Celtic Football Club.

He used extended instrumental breaks during the song to kick 30-odd soccer balls into the crowd, achieving notable range despite having donned trousers tight enough to restrict blood ow, never mind movement.

e encore was just one song, accompanied on the big screen by a portentous quote provided to Rolling Stone magazine decades ago: I dont want to be singing Do Ya ink Im

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Learning centre goes to tenderA $3.7 million early-learning centre will be built in Gisborne after Macedon Ranges council agreed to seek a tender for the project last week. The proposed centre, at 71 Robertson Street, will feature an environmentally friendly design, including two kinder rooms, two maternal child and health rooms, a toy library and shared community space. Work is expected to start in June and be completed by 2016.

Cool for catsA cattery will be built in Redesdale Road, Kyneton, after being approved by Macedon Ranges council last Wednesday. Councillors voted 6-3 to support an alternative motion from Cr Roger Jukes to approve plans for an animal boarding facility and dwelling on 16.57 hectares of farming-zone land. Council ofcers had recommended that the proposal be rejected, citing the permanent loss of agricultural land.

Owner ned over angry dogA Lanceeld dog owner has been convicted and ned $1400 after a Staffordshire terrier escaped and rushed people on nine occasions. The owner was also ordered to pay impoundment costs of $2013 after facing Kyneton Magistrates Court on March 16. The unregistered dog, seized by Macedon Ranges council on January 15, must be muzzled and kept on a leash at all times when off its property.

Drink-driver chargedA Sunbury driver who was involved in a minor collision at a busy supermarket

will be charged with drink driving after returning a blood-alcohol reading of 0.231, almost ve times the legal limit. The woman, 64, had her licence suspended after her car and another vehicle collided at Woolworths in Horne Street about 5pm last Tuesday. No one was injured.

Fire starter to pay CFAResidents are being reminded to register all burn-offs after an Ashbourne man was put on a good behaviour bond for lighting a large re on his land in November last year. The man, who faced Kyneton Magistrates Court on March 16, was also ordered to donate $600 to Woodend CFA. The court heard the CFA and police were called after neighbours reported explosions and a plume of black smoke. The man had no re protection equipment, and some spot res occurred. The re restriction period ended in the Macedon Ranges on Monday, but burn-offs must still be registered with the CFA. Permits are not required on land of less than 4000 square metres during April. For more details, visit www.mrsc.vic.gov.au/burning-off.

Arts festival kicks offThis years Woodend Winter Arts Festival program was launched at St Ambroses church on Saturday. A launch concert featured Romanza Andaluza, with Elizabeth Layton on violin and Alex Tsiboulski on guitar. This years program includes international and Australian music and literary talent, as well as talks by foreign correspondents. For more details, visit www.woodendwinterartsfestival.org.au.

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Fun at the skate parkYoung people are being encouraged to enjoy bands and DJs, free barbecues and skate and grafti workshops and competitions at Romsey Skate Park on Wednesday and at Woodend Skate Park on April 8. Both events start at midday. 0402 087 949 or [email protected]

Get in the swingGolf instructor Carol Leaney will lead a two-day school holiday clinic for boys and girls at Goonawarra Golf Club on April 7 and 8. Cost: $58 for both days, $32 for one day. A free beginners clinic will also be held from 10am on April 7. 0407 331 399

Art sale at the railwayWoodend Art Groups annual Easter Art Market is this weekend. Paintings, prints, drawings, pottery and cards will be on sale at Woodend railway station from 10am-4pm on Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday. www.woodendartgroup.org.au

Tim Costellos visionWorld Vision chief executive Reverend Tim Costello will speak about hope, social justice, reconciliation, faith and more at Salesian College Rupertswoods Twilight School from 6pm this Wednesday. Cost: $10 for adults; students free. Booking is essential. 9744 0084 or [email protected]

COMMUNITY CALENDARWANT YOUR EVENT LISTED? Community Calendar is made available free of charge to not-for-prot organisations to keep the public informed of special events and activities.Send item details to Star Weekly Community Calendar, Corner Thomsons Road and Keilor Park Drive, Keilor Park, 3042, or email to [email protected] for copy and announcements is noon Tuesday.

Stories for the littlies Children aged 4-8 can enjoy stories, crafts and an egg and spoon relay during a free event at Romsey library this Thursday. Other holiday events will be held at Gisborne and Kyneton libraries. 5422 1365 or www.ncgrl.vic.gov.au

Bunny will be thereMeet the Easter bunny and join in an egg hunt at Sunbury market at the community centre in Elizabeth Drive this Saturday. 0400 907 793

Childrens workshopChildren aged 5-12 can create characters out of wooden templates and craft materials at a free workshop at Sunbury library from 2pm on April 10. goo.gl/1kcl27

Crushed comes to WoodendJoin Macedon Ranges Film Society for a screening of 2008 Melbourne lm Crushed at Woodend Community Centre from 7.15pm on April 8. The society meets on the second Wednesday of every month. [email protected] or 5429 5452

Model holidayEnter the world of 3D modelling, play in a soccer tournament or enjoy a hip-hop workshop as part of Hume councils autumn school holiday program. For people aged 12-17. Bookings essential. www.hume.vic.gov.au/youthservices

A memorial sign will be placed in Macedon Street, Sunbury, as part of Humes four years of celebration for the centenary of World War I.

e council has planned a range of activities until 2018 to pay tribute to the original Anzacs and acknowledge more than a century of Australian military service.

As part of the program, a mature tree propagated from a Gallipoli pine will be dedicated to Sunbury RSL and oral gardens of poppies and rosemary will be placed as tributes at the towns war memorial in Stawell Street.

is years events in Sunbury include an Anzac Day dawn service and traditional morning service, including a march. An exhibition at George Evans Museum celebrates

the contribution made by Sunbury residents who served in World War I.

e Empire Calls, which features photographs, letters, postcards and other items, is open until June 25.

Mayor Adem Atmaca encouraged residents to take time to reect on the signicance of the rst Gallipoli landing on April 25, 1915.

Many Hume families have connections with those who have served in war, Cr Atmaca said.

Its important we come together as a community to honour, reect and remember.

For more details, visit www.hume.vic.gov.au/anzac.

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Craigieburn War Memorial committee member Kevin OCallaghan, Sunbury RSL secretary Harry Beckwith and president Graeme Williams with Cr Adem Atmaca. (Damjan Janevski)

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A property of about 8.09 hectares, Assisi is all about lifestyle, particularly if horses are your interest. It has a full-sized menage, a barn with two stables, a tack room and wash, walk-in/walk-out boxes and numerous paddocks. The modern, well-designed seven-year-old house has four bedrooms, the main with an en suite with spa, and a separate study. Along with a separate lounge room that opens to a fantastic part-covered outdoor area, theres a family-meals zone with wood heater. The kitchen has a waterfall Caesarstone island bench and 900mm cooking appliances. Just a few minutes out of fabulous Kyneton, the property also has ducted heating and cooling, lots of storage options, excellent shedding, a dam, bore, an abundance of tank water and an integrated double garage.

RT Edgar: 5427 1222 Price: $850,000 $900,000 Private sale

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Close to Macedon villages treats, Tarn House, on about two hectares of breathtaking gardens, offers a wonderful lifestyle within a comfortable drive of the airport and Melbourne city. The house, of about 50 squares, has four large bedrooms including the enormous main with a walk-in robe in a dressing room, and an en suite. Two more bathrooms include one in a massive entertainment room with adjoining gym. Living areas comprise separate lounge and dining rooms and a family-meals area next to the kitchen which has a walk-in pantry, timber cabinetry and dishwasher. Turritable Creek meanders through the property where two stunning lakes and redwood, crab apple, oaks and tulip trees, along with a birch grove and orchard, make this one really special. Extras: town and bore water, 100,000 litres of tank water, three-phase power, extensive shedding and integrated double garage.

Kennedy & Hunt: 5428 2544 Price: Contact agent Private sale

MOUNT MACEDON 1 Childers Road, 3441

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On about 660 square metres, this cute weatherboard is certainly a blast from the past but is well presented and ready to welcome new owners. Of course, the house may not remain if the block is snafed for a new-home site but thats what makes this one appealing: its potential. Another advantage is the two-roomed bungalow which includes a bathroom; a garage/workshop area and laundry are also part of the freestanding structure. The house has three bedrooms, one with a wall of louvre-doored robes. The bathroom has a pink pedestal basin and bath so retro its almost back. A carpeted lounge room is the rst point beyond the front door, and theres a dining area and sunroom off the separate kitchen which has a gas cooker. The backyard between house and bungalow is very neat, with feature plantings of nandinas, and theres a small back verandah under which to pull up a pew.

Dunlop Real Estate: 9744 2555 Price: Contact agent Auction: April 18 at 11.30am

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In a quiet, family-friendly court and with elevated views of surrounding hills, this large house has all the ingredients to meet todays lifestyle demands. Four big bedrooms include the main which has a large walk-in robe and a luxurious en suite with dual vanity basins. A tiled entry hall has an open, carpeted lounge room to the left and, at the back, theres a spacious family-meals zone with a wood heater set within an ornate surround. Theres also a separate study and a theatre room. The kitchen, with soft-grey and white decor, has an island bench, glass splashback, big walk-in pantry and stainless-steel appliances including dishwasher. An integrated outdoor room looks out to a big backyard which has access via side gates. Gas heating, a split-system, large Colorbond shed with concrete oor and power and extended double garage are extra sweeteners.

Chess Property Consultants: 5429 5544 Price: $569,000 Private sale

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When harness racer Intergalactic took out the course record at Warrigul this year, it may have been his connection with Fulham Park that gave him the edge: this 24.28-hectare property is horse heaven.

Maybe its something in the water because Fulham Park is a neighbour to many equine-focused properties. But its more likely the improved pasture in 17 watered paddocks (ve shelters, electric fences) at this ne agistment and spelling property that gives the horses a spring in their step. The four-legged beauties also have access to four superior stables, a wash bay and tack room.

The shedding here is exemplary, with one a 15x14-metre workshop/machinery

shed (three-phase power and 5kW-plus solar panels), and another the same size near completion.

The house of about 60 squares is also a cracker, an elegant salute in support of a great lifestyle within 35 minutes of the airport. Just like its panoramic surrounds, the house has vast living spaces, beautifully presented with Tassy oak oorboards, french doors in most rooms, classy window dressings, corbelled arches, ornate cornices, brass oor vents, stepped skirts, rosettes on 3.5-metre ceilings, and off-white wall paint with white accents.

Entry from a wraparound verandah is into a massive living hub where the sitting area has a wood heater within a

period-style surround. A set of multi-paned french doors opens from here to an amazing entertainment room under a vaulted ceiling, wrapped on three sides by banks of windows dressed in charcoal roller blinds this is a space that can accommodate a horde of guests and opens to a wisteria walk leading to the shed precinct.

Along with a stack of white cabinetry topped with grey laminate, the modern-country kitchen has a large butlers pantry with Bosch dishwasher and unllable storage. A Falcon Classic 1200mm cooker (dual ovens, six burners) in black and brass is a welcome extravagance.

Gisborne Real Estate: 5428 8895 Price: $2.3 million $2.5 million Expressions of interest

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And the laundry/mudroom has a walk-in storage closet. For more formal occasions, a big, carpeted lounge-dining room with french doors to front verandah adds a grace note to the oor plan.

Ranged along an extra-wide, boarded hallway (two corbelled arches) are a study (or fourth bedroom), main bathroom with clawfoot bath, and three bedrooms. The main bedroom has a bay window, walk-in robe and en suite.

Fulham Park has lovely established gardens, electric entry gates, ducted heating and split-systems and views of the Macedon Ranges in Gods own country.

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20 Regan Drive $256,000

5 Reynolds grove $312,000

59 Metcalfe Drive $402,000

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29 Ewing Drive $452,000

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16 Robb Drive $440,000

8 Francis Close $569,000

16 Valley View Court $595,000

258 Knox Road $685,000

1779 Romsey Rd $695,000-$715,000

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206 Grahams Road $676,000

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Lot 1/3 Chisholm Drive $169,000

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81 Jackies Lane $350,000

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EASY MAINTENANCELIVING 2 brs, BIRs, kit/meals,gas and elec cooking, lounge,gas heat, split system, powderroom, alfresco, court yard,garage. No Pets.

Sunbury


TOWNHOUSE CLOSETOTOWN 3 brs, ens, BIRSopen plan kit/meals/family,sep powder room, europeanlaundry, balcony ofF master,easy maint courtyard, dbleremote garage with rearaccess.

Sunbury


SWEET & NEAT Lovely twobr unit with BIRs, sep lounge,kit/meals. Courtyard with lowmaintenance garden, walkingdistance to bus stop, local milkbar & specialty shops.

Gisborne


FAMILY HOME INEXCELLENT LOCATION 3Brs, ens, kit, formal & informalliving, RC air-con, gas heating,dble remote garage. Gardenerinc in monthly rental cost.Easy access to freeway andtownship. No pets.

New Gisborne


GREAT FAMILY HOME 4brs, WIR, ens, BIRs, kitchendining, family and formallounge, sep study, largeundercover ent area and dblegarage. Walking distance toschool and train station. Easyfreeway access.

Sunbury

$360 PW Available: Now

PERFECT LOCATION 3 brfamily home with BIR, study or4th, freshly painted, sep living,new kit, polished floorboards,Ducted heat and split system.Side access to garage.




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This 3 bedroom 2 bathroom home represents awonderful opportunity for both investment andresidential purchasers. Situated in a quiet street this isa deceptively large home that provides open living withcontemporary finishes throughout.

53 Cradle Road Diggers Rest



THE BEST OF DIGGERS REST

Nest or invest in this modern 4 bedroom homeoffering heating& cooling, 2 living areas, 2 bathrooms,alfresco, double integrated garage, wide side accessand a secure backyard. Walking distance to shops.

52 Kilmore Road Gisborne

FOR SALE $499,000INSPECT THIS THURSDAY 3.00-3.30PM

Photo ID RequiredCONTACT Gisborne Office 5428 2800

AFFORDABLE FAMILY HOME ON A 878m2 ALLOTMENT

These homes offer an appealing lifestyle, many with 2car garage, quality fittings throughout, all have privatelow maintenance courtyards and gardens. Contact usand inspect today to select your new lifestyle! Pricedfrom $390,000-$530,000.

109 Aitken Street Gisborne (Access via service road)

FOR SALE $390,000-$530,000INSPECT Display open this Thursday

4.00-4.30PMPhoto ID Required

CONTACT Gisborne Office 5428 2800

PRESTIGE VILLAGE ENVIRONMENT - 2-3 & 4 BEDROOM VILLAS.


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THINKING OF SELLING???We currently have a number of

prospective buyers ready to purchase. Low maintenance home in Jacksons Hill, Sunbury

Rural properties close to Gisborne

3 bedroom homes in New Gisborne

3-4 bedroom BV homes close to Gisborne Village

We provide a personalapproach to selling

your home.

Adjoining the Main St in Romsey commercial zone.This period home is in a great position and can beutilized as a place of residence, rental property,a business base, or leased to investors withcommercial interests.

Romsey


ROMSEY RICHES




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.A new exciting estate is now being constructed. These are some of Romseys finest extra large allotments designed for your lifestyle and for all Romseyscountry atmosphere has to offer. All services will be available. Contact our office to preselect your preferred block.

Romsey

FOR SALE From $195,000INSPECT Plans at Office


BENJAMIN PLACE ESTATE

EXTENDED

SETTLEMENTS

AVAILABLE

TITLES RELEASED - READY TO BUILD. Extra large blocks available, from 1200m2 to 1238m3 with attractive pricing. Services available, sealed roads,town water, sewerage, gas and electricity. The blocks have been titled and are ready to build your dream home on. Further details and plans available

Romsey

FOR SALE $207,000-220,000INSPECT PLANS AVAILABLE AT OFFICECONTACT Sunbury Office 9744 2555

NOW YOU HAVE THE CHOICETHE BEST IN FAMILY LIVING IS NOW ON ROMSEY HEIGHTS - EXTRA LARGE BLOCKS - RURAL VIEWS

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Kennedy&Hunt:

33BrantomeSt,Gisborne,Victoria, 3437Ph: (03)54282544Fax: (03)54282816

AgentContacts:

JasonKennedy: 0417383235WilmaGrumont: 0409138472DominicRomeo: 0407435589

Kennedy & Hunt Real Estate www.kennedyandhunt.com.au

Gisborne8 Coop Drive Private Sale

A brilliant starter or retirement property. With lots of extras andimprovements. Land approx. 700m2.Ready to move into & enjoy. 3 well proportioned bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, laundry,laundry,laundrystudy/4udy/4udy th bedroom & bright living/dining/kitliving/dining/kitliving/ chen. Features inc. high ceilings & doors,double glazing, evap cooling, speaker & ethernet cabling, dishwasher & decking.Integrated dbl garage. Garden shed & irrigation system complete the landscaping.

Private Sale Details:

$555,000

Viewing Times:

Thursday2.00 - 2.30pm

Property Information:

A 3 B 2 C 2

Gisborne18 Pearce Court

Private Sale Details:$665,000 - $690,000

Viewing Times:Thursday4.00 - 4.30pm

Property Info: A 4 B 2 C 3

Mulbarton Estate ~ on approx.1,021m2. Exceptional home in a blueribbon location.Features 3m ceilings, complimented byspacious living areas & 4 bedrooms. Bright& airy design with 2 outdoor areas, qualitybathrooms/kitchen, garage & lock up carport.Incl. zoned natural gas ducted heating, aircon. Superb presentation throughout. Fullylandscaped. Inspection will not disappoint.

Gisborne47 Dalton Street

Private Sale Details:Contact Agent

Viewing Times:By appointment.

Property Info: A 4 B 2 C 2

Location, Location, Location.Land Approx. 1370m2.Superbly located in Morningside Estate. 4.5years young & cleverly constructed with anortherly aspect. Finished with quality fixtures& appliances. Timber flooring throughoutthe living area provides a modern feel.Four bedrooms & dierent spaces to relax.Everything is done. Low maintenance gardens,decking & alfresco.

Gisborne10 Benson Road Private Sale

Attention horse loving families! Quality built family home and horsefacilities on 4.25 acres (approx) in superb Gisborne South location.This well built family features dbl glazing to all nth facing windows, insulationthroughout, solar panels, zoned slab heating, + outdoor entertaining area. Comprises4 bedrooms, ensuite, bathroom, + 2 large living areas. Outstanding horse facilities incl.tack room, 3 day yards, walk through yard, stables & float wash area.


Contact Agent

Viewing Times:

By appointment.


A 4 B 2 C 4

GISBORNE23 Hurst Street Private Sale

A home with a view.This quality built home comprises 4 large bedrooms, Master with WIR & ensuite,home theatre, retreat, study,udy,udy open plan kitchen, living & dining room & outdoor area.Features ducted heating, cooling, dbl garage, storage and a blank canvas to createyour own garden. An opportunity to purchase wonderful views, a quality home and anexceptional location all in one package.


$535,000 - $555,000

Viewing Times:

By appointment.


A 4 B 2 C 2

NEWLISTING


Kennedy&Hunt:

33BrantomeSt,Gisborne,Victoria, 3437Ph: (03)54282544Fax: (03)54282816

AgentContacts:

JasonKennedy: 0417383235WilmaGrumont: 0409138472DominicRomeo: 0407435589

Kennedy & Hunt Real Estate www.kennedyandhunt.com.au

Thank you for your strong support in our firstfew months of trading under our new banner.An update - In such a short period of time, we have already achievedsome impressive results*: Highest ever residential sale price to be achieved in Gisborne township Highest share of sold listings (71.4%) of the top 3 local agencies Sales in excess of $10 million in two months More than 20 property sales in the rst two months Highest share of new rental listings 15 new properties rented in record timeframe

All good news for us even better for our clients!

If you are considering selling, buying or renting, there is only one agencyyou should contact your local agency Kennedy & Hunt Real EstatePh: (03) 5428 2544*data obtained from realestate.com.au

Kennedy & Hunt Real Estate -Reaching new real estate heights!

EXCEPTIONAL LIVING WITH UNSURPAPAP SSED VIEWS

Contemporary home, spectacular in both style and scale, positioned to maximisethe panorama and take full advantage of the northern aspect. Comprising fourlarge bedrooms, impressive master and guest bedroom further complimented byensuite and robes.

State of the art kitchen with butlers pantry and integrated refrigerator. Largecentral living and dining areas which feature slow combustion wood heater andoverlook the outdoor entertaining area with the most magnicent view of theMacedon Ranges. Central family bathroom and separate powder room. Highestquality xtures throughout plus ducted heating and refrigerated air conditioning.

Outside oers neatly landscaped gardens, private alfresco entertaining area anddouble integrated garage. Some garden maintenance included.

This sensational home oers an enviable lifestyle to entertain and live in style.

Details:

$750 per week

$3,260 per calendar month

Available 4th May 2015

Viewing Times:

View by appointment

Contact:

Andrew Luxmoore0423 488 796

A 4 B 3 C 2

EXCLUSIVE RENTAL PROPERTY

Gisborne 3 Morilla Court


Shop 3, 2 Brook Street, Sunbury 03 9744 2244 leadingrealestate.com.au

Sunbury Pty Ltd

Unit 8/36-38 Darbyshire Street, Sunbury 2A 1B 1C

THE PERFECT DOWNSIZE!Secure a lifestlifestlif yle and make the move into this ideallylocated unit situated in the sought afteafteaf r OLD Sunbury.

This light lled unit oersoerso a spacious living comprising lounge, qualitytimber kitchen and dining area with a feature timber lined ceiling.Accommodation oersoerso 2 bedrooms with BIRs. The central bathroomhas been redesigned to help cater to the elderly essentially beingtransforansforansf med into a large wet room featuring walk in shower.

Outside oeroero a wonderful outdoor entertaining area with a good sizedpergola and large concreted area with low maintenance gardens.

Additional features include heating, evaporative cooling, split system,single lock up garage and much more!

Price: $285,000 to $295,000

Inspection:By AppointmentPhoto ID required

Contact:Adam Sacco 0409 033 [email protected]

27 Fullwood Drive, Sunbury 4A 3B 2C

HARMONY IN HEADLAND PARK!Located in one of Sunburysysy most iconic and exclusive estate Headland Park,be captivated by this breathtaking quality family home oozing with character.

Showcasing an expansive oor plan with multiple living areas, the home oersoerso a formal loungewith open replace, family room plus an upstairs childrens retreat/rumpus. The kitchen boastsa contemporary feel with ample bench and cupboard space plus walk in pantry. The homeaccommodates four bedrooms with BIRs, master with WIR and premium nish modern ensuite.

Additional features include polished timber hardwood oors, alarm system, new carpets and freshly painted,timber and wrought iron feature staircase plus much more!!

Price: $580,000 to $600,000



51 Belleview Drive, Sunbury 4A 2B 4C

STANDINGSTANDINGST PROUD!The Jacksons Hill Estate is hot on everybodys wish list, and thissuperior quality Federation inspired residence which has beenbuilt by the renowned Percy builders is one that will surely impress!

Comprising 4 bedrooms, eachwith BIRs andmaster withWIR and FES aswell asmultiple livingzones, agrandentranceowing toa formal lounge,commodious meals and kitchen tted with s/s appliances. There is anabundanceofextrafeaturesthishomehastooeroero withaseparaterumpus/theatre room. Outside continues to impress with a large undercoveroutdoor entertaining area overlooking beautiful established gardens.

Additional features include Federation features, such as tall ceilings,decorative cornices and archways, ducted heating, evaporative cooling,double lock-up garage with remote access and much more!

Price: $490,000 to $510,000




Shop 3, 2 Brook Street, Sunbury 03 9744 2244 leadingrealestate.com.au

Sunbury Pty Ltd

11 Raine Court, Sunbury 4A 2B 2C

RAINING OPPORTUNITY!Ideally positioned at the base of Mt Holden tucked away in aquiet court with a gorgeous nature reserve across the road isthis spacious, light lled home, available to be snapped up!

The large tiled living and dining areas are open plan o the kitchen, theloungeleadingoutsidetothealfrescodiningarea&largebackyard,perfectfor the warmer months. The kitchen is sleek and modern and featuringstainless steel appliances including gas cooking and a dishwasher.

Accommodation includes 4 generous bedrooms all withbuilt in robes, the master with a walk-in robe and ensuite.

Additional features include ducted heating, low maintenance backyardand a double lock-up garage with internal access into the home.

Price: $379,000

Inspection:Photo ID required


UNDER CONTRACT

42 Vancleve Crescent, Gisborne4A 2B 2C

BRAND NEW & JUST FOR YOU!This stylish 6 star energy rating Quantumhome sits on a highly desirableallotment of approximately 836m2.

Accommodation includes 4 bedroomswith BIRs, main with WIR plus BIR andensuite. With diverse living optionsoeroero ing 3 separate living areas PLUSan Alfresco outdoor entertaining area!Boasting many high end quality nishes andttings including, double glazed windows,multiple cupboards and storage, WIP,WIP,WIP ductedheating and much more!

Price: $550,000 to $580,000Inspection: By AppointmentPhoto ID requiredContact: Adam Sacco 0409 033 [email protected]

35, 35A, 37 & 39 Keeper Street, Sunbury 3A 2B 1C

ITS A REAL KEEPER!!!Take your pick of the 4... These brilliant premium homes eachhave their own personality and embrace what true means beingbuilt buy a private Master Builder. From the striking front facadeto the back fence, each of these homes have been tted withthe quality that they deserve with an inclusions list a mile long!

From the second you walk in you will be instantly impressedand see the attention to detail and pride in the buildersworkmanship with many incredible and highly desirable features.

These properties have been built for the rened buyer that appreciatestrue quality andwouldmake for the perfect downsize or for a wonderfulinvestment and capture a premium tenant and capitalise on all thetaxable depreciation benets that come with a new build purchase.

Price: $395,000 to $425,000



18 Flinders Street, Sunbury3A 1B 2C

YOUR FOOT IN THE DOOR!Whetheryourearsthomebuyer,er,er investororjustlooking for a great home then look no further.

The home has a cosy formal lounge withtimber oors owing to an adjoining mealsarea and kitchen with accommodationincluding 3 good sized bedrooms, 2 withbui

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