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By BLAIR THOMSON

FEES will rise significantly, jobs will be lost and fewer courses will be offered at Wodonga TAFE as a result of government funding cuts.

About $7m has been slashed from the in-stitute’s budget, and while CEO Michael O’Loughlin is keen to play down the impact, he says it will affect how the TAFE is run.

“There’s nine staff positions which have be-come vacant which we haven’t filled,” he said.

“We’re anticipating by the end of the year that would climb to about 20, but that’s completely through natural attrition, people leaving and notreplacing them.

“But there will be some redundancies on topof that.”

Mr O’Loughlin said work had been done over the last three years to “re-engineer” the organisa-tion, making it better placed to handle the reducedbudget.

Despite this, some courses will double in costand about 50 courses will not be offered.

“The ones that are cut dramatically are oneslike fitness, sports and recreation and business,”he said.

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CROWDS of photographers and spectators have flocked to the Allied Mills site to watch a piece of Albury’s history come crashing down. A demolition crew has been working at night to pull down the building with heavy machinery, exposing its interior, while the roof is removed piece by piece. The next stage involves the removal of the large concrete solos, with Young Street expected to be closed at night for another week while work continues. The buildings are being cleared in the hope of attracting a developer to the site. Picture: BLAIR THOMSON

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1st Choice Rentals opened operations here on

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huge range of household items, which include

televisions, furniture, whitegoods, computers

and exercise equipment, just to name a few. This

system is aimed at supporting people through the

renting cycle.

Regional manager Steve Townsend said the

main aim of 1st Choice was to offer a rent-to-own

option for people who may not be able to afford

the product they want up-front, and without a bal-

loon payment at the end of the contract.

“The major difference between us and our

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“If you’re experiencing financial difficulty we

are here to help. Ultimately, the aim is ownership

via our ‘Rent to Own system’.

“Our Rent to Own System is very flexible, un-

like our competitors our minimum term is only

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“We give you the option to do what you

want.”1st Choice also offer a full installation service

for their products should the customer require it.

“A lot of people are pretty tech-savvy these

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like,” Mr Townsend said.

And if you’re a bit concerned about your cred-

it history Mr Townsend said to simply ring and

enquire. He said 1st Choice tries to help everyone

where possible.

“We do credit checks, but even if you have

tarnished credit history, everyone gets a fair go,”

he said.The majority of items offered through 1st

Choice are quality brand-name products and if

a customer can’t find the item they want in the

company’s catalogue another option is available.

“We can do special orders,” Mr Townsend

said. Customers can speak to us and tell us what

they want. If it’s not in the catalogue but they

know the model number and store. We can go to

the store, get a quote for it, and if the customer

says yes we’ll go and pick it up and install it.”

Mr Townsend said one of the biggest advan-

tages of 1st Choice rentals was the flexibility of-

fered and the range of products available on their

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Movies 15

TV Guide 16

Real Estate 17–21

Classifieds 22–25

Sport 26–27

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EditorialEditorialTime to save to offset new taxBy TREVOR JACKSONPROBABLY one of the biggest decisions in Australian politics was officially handed down this week with the introduction of the carbon tax on Sunday.

The jury seems to be out on the full impact of the controversial tax on everyday Austra-lians. Strange antics from politicians have graced our screens while doom and gloom has been portrayed by the federal opposition and others in the business world, which hasn’t helped the situation, and maybe reflects the po-litical climate we currently find ourselves in.

It’d be nice just to get a straight answer on such a big issue.

And while the opposition say they will re-peal the tax, should they take office at the next election, other members of the government or the media say the opposition’s plan will cost us more in the long term. Once again, it’d be nice to get a straight answer.

While the government has offered pay-ments to help with the increase of living costs expected, many in the community and the business sector still appear confused and con-cerned about the real-dollar impact of the tax. It’s now time to look at ways to combat any increase in living expenses.

In the real estate section of this week’s paper is a small article related to saving dol-lars in the home. Another story on page eight relates to increased costs for landfill and how to save a few dollars there. It might take a bit of extra work or discipline but there are many ways we can save money, without having to forego too many pleasures in life.

The bottom line is we are all going to have to bear the costs now whether we like it or not, so we need to think seriously about sav-ing money, not just sitting back complaining.

BORDER residents are be-ing asked to nominate worthy members of the community to be featured on the covers of the White and Yellow Pages phone directories.

Sensis, publisher of the di-rectories want to hear about people who are making their community a healthier place.

The nominees must have contributed to the community

in one or more of the following ways:

Raised awareness or funds that have helped improve access to health services in their com-munity, performed an action that has resulted in a positive impact on the health of an individual or a group of individuals, actively volunteered their time to help support patients or health care providers, initiated projects or

programs with a focus on pre-ventative health care or over-come a personal health issue to support or counsel others in a similar situation or made or con-tributed to a medical discovery, breakthrough or innovation.

Nominations close on 13July 2012. For further informa-tion visit www.whitepagescom-munity.com.au.

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By BLAIR THOMSONPOLICE have blasted the “senseless” actions of local car arsonists with at least five ve-hicles destroyed in recent days.

In one incident, Mark Mc-Sweeney’s Proton ute was sto-len in broad daylight from the front of his house on Monday morning.

Police tried to stop the ve-hicle later that morning, but the driver sped off.

Police pursued the car, but the driver escaped.

Mark’s wife Helen was driving to night shift at about 9.30pm that night when the car pulled in front of her.

She followed the vehicle while her husband called the police, but lost sight of it.

The car was set alight on Kremur Street shortly after be-fore being extinguished by fire fighters.

That followed an incident late last week where an 18-year-old man allegedly held up a vi-sion impaired Albury man and a 17-year old girl with a knife in Townsend Street.

Their car was stolen before being set alight in Nail Can Hill, with the alleged offender caught several days later before facing court.

Police have also charged a 19-year old male, 16-year-old male and cautioned a 15-year-old youth, all from Albury, with various car theft and driving of-fences.

It’s alleged the trio was found in a stolen Toyota Camry which was stuck in a table drain on the Riverina Highway be-

STOLEN, BURNT… Mark and Helen McSweeney survey the remains of Mark’s work vehicle. Picture: BLAIR THOMSON

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tween Albury and Howlong on Tuesday night.

The vehicle was stolen from Padman Drive – on the same road and day Mr McSwee-ney’s car was stolen – but it was not known if the incidents are linked, or if the trio will be face arson offences or further charges at the time NewsWeek-ly went to print.

Detective Inspector Brad Blanchard said there had been more arson attacks lately.

“We had a spate of them, we charged a number of young per-sons and that activity ceased,” he said.

“It appears now that they’ve started again.

“It seems to be that older model Camrys are being target-ed and once they’re stolen, un-fortunately they get burnt out.

“With every motor vehicle there’s fuel, rubbers and other accelerants, it’s just a senseless act.

“It could result in fatal inju-ries.”

Det Insp Blanchard said peo-ple should park their vehicles in well-lit areas or garages, lock them and remove keys, and use steering wheel locks to reduce thefts and arson attacks.

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ARSON victim Teena Conway is back behind the wheel after receiving a free car from a local donor.

Her uninsured Ford Territory was torched in an apparently random fire-bombing in the same week her deceased son would have turned 18.

The unemployed divorcee, who still owes $20,000 on the destroyed vehicle, struggled through an inquest into her son’s suicide last week.

But in a positive twist, the Lavington resident is now driving a Mazda 121 given to her from a person who wished to remain anonymous, fol-lowing a story in NewsWeekly.

“I’m going to keep it locked in the garage ev-

ery night,” Teena said with a smile. “I took them in a little gift and told them how

much I appreciated it. “It actually makes you think more positively

when something positive happens, rather than all the negative stuff.”

Friends and family describe Teena as a giving person who helps people in need.

She said the car will help her help others. “I’d like to thank the people in the community

that have given me support,” she said. “I’d love to get the community involved in a

‘pay-it-forward’ thing. “So someone does a good deed for you, then

you do a good deed for another person and so on and so on.

“The inquest for my son is now over and I can now concentrate on doing more things for the sui-cide prevention network.”

Family friend Jess Cameron said the car dona-tion highlighted the community spirit of those onthe Border.

“I’ve only lived here for a short period of time but I can see now that people here help each other out,” she said.

“It’s a good community.”A local car loan company also gave Teena a

car to use temporarily, free of charge, and anotherman offered her a free vehicle.

Investigations into the arson attack continue, and Teena said she hadn’t heard anything frompolice about the case.

Free car brings joyBACK ON THE ROAD… Drew, Lachlan and Teena Conway test out Teena’s new car. Picture: BLAIR THOMSON

“There will be fewer opportunities, there’s no doubt about that.

“It’s not for me to get annoyed about … as a CEO of a public sector entity, the government makes the decisions and it’s my job to get on with it.”

Mr O’Loughlin said more courses would be run in partnership with private enterprise.

“So, for an individual student who wants to come along and do a cookery course, we won’t offer that any more, we’ll do it in partnership with clubs,” he said.

“We’re getting increasing numbers of com-panies approaching us to deliver training, so we base it in their company using a lot of their re-sources.”

National Tertiary Education Union Victorian Division president Virginia Mansel Lees said the amount of money the TAFE receives for each stu-dent would reduce.

“That means they will offer the lower level courses, the higher level courses will be from pri-vate providers,” she said.

“They can charge what the market accepts. “It will knock out a range of people who want

to undertake courses.“TAFE is usually the second chance oppor-

tunity, you don’t only get young people, you get people who have disengaged with school and de-cide they’re ready to do something else, or wom-en wanting to do something else, men wanting a change of career after redundancies.

“That has implications for people getting em-ployment.”

Australian Education Union TAFE and adult provision vice president Greg Barclay said sup-port services would also be affected.

“The rug has been pulled out from beneath regional TAFEs by the Baillieu Government,” he said

“We totally support the regional institutes do-ing their best to keep teachers on and that capac-ity will be lost for decades once these staff go.

“It will have a huge impact on the local area.”Mr O’Loughlin said he didn’t expect student

numbers to decrease and noted that course fees could be paid under a HECS-type scheme.

He said over $1m in management costs had been cut at the TAFE in recent years.

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THE NSW Cabinet visit was a bit of a flop because of the fog situation.

There were three ministers that knew what Albury was like in winter, and they drove and stayed in town on the Sunday. A pity that all of the min-isters did not do the same and come down the night before and stay, and spend some money in town.

One commitment I did get from the Premier was to make sure that our voting system for local government be part of the review being undertaken by the Minister for Local Government, Don Page.

The issue for me has always been that the groups above the line are something imposed upon us by a pre-vious Labor government and it favours parties and big organisations that have a lot of resources available. If Syd-ney councils want that sort of voting system because councils there are so highly politicised, then let them, but give us the opportunity to have a vot-ing system in line with community ex-pectations. You be the judge.

Do you want to have a “first past the post” voting system, where indi-viduals stand, and the top nine vote scorers become your councillors for the next term, or do you want to con-tinue with the current system of above the line voting?

The current system is expensive (about $250,000 for this election) and we won’t know a result for up to four or five days (last time it was 10 days). And if this current system is so good, why don’t the pollies in NSW use the same system? Let me know your thoughts on [email protected] and also let Greg Aplin know how you think on this by cc’ing him on [email protected]

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LIFE with diabetes will be brought to light next week when award-winning playwright Alan Hop-good’s Six Degrees of Diabetes comes to town.

The comedy play takes a light hearted look at diabetes revolving around the lives of three mid-dle-aged journalists who have lived the good life and now find themselves facing health issues and living with Type 2 diabetes.

Albury Wodonga Health is hosting the play and

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SIX DEGREES… Murray Whitehead suggests blokes on the Border get along to the upcoming Alan Hopgood play and learn about coping with diabetes. Picture: TREVOR JACKSON

By BLAIR THOMSON

THE HEAD of the Albury Citi-zens and Ratepayers Movement wants to reduce the number of staff at Albury Council and cre-ate a more efficient form of local governance.

Responding to questions posed by Cr Henk van de Ven in a recent advertisement in News-Weekly, John Emmery said the ACRM had been running for five years and had a membership of about 200 people.

The former councillor said there was no link between the group and the Save Our City movement, and said the organisa-tion was governed by the rules of the NSW Electoral Commission.

“We have had annual general meetings which are advertised,” Mr Emmery said.

“We’re an independent organ-isation.

“We have to meet a higher standard than any single candi-date running on their own ticket.

“We find the article from Henk to be quite bewildering.”

He said the group would put forward a candidate for the up-coming council elections, who was still to be chosen.

“We’re against poverty, we’re against government that charges so much above the rate of infla-tion, which AlburyCity has de-light in doing,” he said.

“We believe in smaller, more efficient government and we be-lieve in sustainable government.

“We also believe in making sure our heritage and tourist at-tractions are preserved.”

Mr Emmery said people could join the ACRM through its web-site and said the group is bound by a constitution.

“Henk is more than welcome to join,”he said.

“We’re getting out of the com-munity bun-fight thing … we’re here for the community.

“We’re concerned about the number of vacant shops and fac-tories here in Albury and believe small businesses must be given a chance to grow.”

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LEFT: RESPONSE… John Emmery says the Albury Citizens and Ratepayers Movement is open to all and is bound by a constitution and electoral laws. Picture: BLAIR THOMSON

decided to target men’s health because diabetes is more common in men than in women, and often men’s attitudes towards their health is followed by a “she’ll be right” attitude.

Community health team leader and dietician with AWH, Helen Still said the play was a good way to get the message across to all those men out there not wanting to face their health issues.

“We wanted a play to get out there and open some of the issues that some blokes have about diabetes but in a humorous way,” she said.

“I think men relate to comedy, rather than be-ing very serious and medicalised. One of the dra-mas we see is that often blokes aren’t particularly renowned for going to the doctors unless they’re quite unwell. I guess blokes in particular are fairly complacent about their diabetes.”

The play will be followed by a panel discus-sion covering issues men may be facing in coping with their diabetes.

A Border resident currently living with Type 2 diabetes, Murray Whitehead said he was look-ing forward to attending the play. After living with diabetes for more than three years he said he’d coped quite well and it hadn’t really affected his life a great deal.

“Your diet and exercise is very important,” he said.

“I don’t find it very hard. You just have to look after yourself. I’m very conscious of my health. I had a great uncle who lived to 102-and-a-half and I’m going to live to 103 and beat the bugger,” he laughed.

Mr Whitehead said it was very important to see your doctor and accept the changes in your life if you are diagnosed with diabetes. He said the play should help get the message across in a fun atmosphere.

“I like theatre and plays and I like a good laugh,” he said.

“I think it could break down some barriers. I reckon I might find out something from it; if not, no harm done. If you don’t go and have a look, you don’t know.”

The Six Degrees of Diabetes will run on Tues-day 10 July from 7:30pm at Wodonga Raiders’ football clubrooms, Marshall Street Wodonga and entry is by gold coin donation.

Those wishing to attend are advised to con-tact Albury Wodonga Health prior to the night on 6051 7400.


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YOUNG people and their families recently helped out homeless and needy people through the Carevan.

The daycare attendees cooked up several batches of chocolate rumballs – minus the rum – and helped distrib-ute them to those in need.

Carevan CEO Jodie Tier-nan said the aim had been to get families involved in the local charity.

“We had 17 people come down on the night and the recipients got something home-made from the kids,” she said.

“It has created this con-

versation and is about get-ting more families involvedin what Carevan is all about.

“The more people seewhat’s actually going on,that there is a problem withhomelessness and poverty, then the more people want to help out.”

Ms Tiernan said the kids had learned about Carevanand the work its volunteerscarry out on the Border.

“They’re amazed by what Carevan does,” she said.

“It’s nice for them to cook the chocolate balls and seewhere they go to.”

HELPING… Frances Campbell, Alfie Towner, William Matthew, Mietta Batrauney and Thomas Lefoe hanging out in the Carevan. Picture: BLAIR THOMSON

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BULLYING affects many people in the community.

The practice can have varied ef-fects on personal growth and mental well-being but one former Border resident who used that to his advan-tage is James Blaxall.

James arrived in Australia as a tall, skinny kid with a lisp and a strong ‘geordie’ accent.

He said this resulted in bullying through his teenage years but a love of juggling helped him focus on something that brought him happi-ness.

“Juggling gave me the drive to be who I am, and stop being who peo-ple wanted me to be, to stay strong and loyal to my dreams and accept

that many people might not accept this,” James said.

“I was 11 years old when I start-ed to teach myself how to juggle and for me it was an alternate reality I could break in to, and nothing was on my mind except my passion for juggling.

“It was my chance to switch my brain off, forget the troubles of the normal world and escape. Juggling was my escape! Juggling helped me through the problems I faced through bullying by providing me with courage and drive that I could do something only a small per-centage of the world could do and through that I found my passion.”

James said he began to let his passion drive him, rather than the bullies and although he hadn’t seen

juggling as a career path at that stage, but more of a hobby, through hard work and dedication it became his art.

“It was the point when I ran away to the Flying Fruit Fly Circus that I realised that my passion was much more than a hobby; it was a dream and a job,” he said.

“I had the privilege of travelling the world with a circus and seeing the joy that juggling and entertain-ment could bring to the world. I always strived to be different and expressed this through my juggling styles so that audience members would see me as different. Its quite funny actually, I hated being differ-ent at school, but that made me grow and realise that it’s good to be dif-ferent.

“My whole life now I’ve strived to be different. It’s funny how life can turn things around.”

James has continued to strive for success and works for P&O Cruise-lines Australia and various other cruiselines around the globe as a headlining act.

He also performs at corporate events and festivals Australia-wide and is looking at a long-term career in the entertainment industry.

“I am 26 this year and I see my future always being in the same business as it is now,” he said.

“I didn’t waste the time when I was younger honing my art for noth-ing so I will stick at it until my body says no.”

Beating the bulliesART… James Blaxall says through hard work and dedication juggling became his art, helping him forget the negatives of being a bullied teenager.

By BLAIR THOMSON

WHAT’S the key to living to a ripe old age? Well, if figures from last year’s census are

anything to go by, living in Albury instead of Wodonga helps.

At the time the census was taken in Au-gust last year, there were seven people in Albury over 100, compared with four people in Wodonga.

And there were 70 people in Albury aged between 95 and 99, compared with 24 in the same age group in Wodonga.

That means 0.16 percent of Albury resi-dents are aged over 95, compared with 0.08 percent in Wodonga.

But before Wodonga residents pack their bags and move across the Border, it’s be-lieved the figures are affected by the number of nursing homes in Albury.

“There are more age care facilities in Al-bury compared with Wodonga,” Dellacourt Lutheran Aged Care facility manager Cheree Sheridan said.

“I would think that would probably ex-plain those statistics.”

The median age in Albury is 37, up from 34 a decade ago, compared with a median age of 34 in Wodonga, up from 31 in 2011.

Figures show the 45-54 year age bracket is the most common in Albury, followed by those aged between five and 14.

The five to 14 age bracket is the most common in Wodonga, followed by those aged between 35-44.

ALBURY… Albury resident May Vogel, aged 102, is one of the Border’s oldest residents. Figures show Albury has an older population than Wodonga. Picture: BLAIR THOMSON

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But Border residents have another option through 1st Choice Rentals.

1st Choice Rentals opened operations here on the Border in 2010. They pride themselves on the success of their ‘Rent to Own system’ across a huge range of household items, which include televisions, furniture, whitegoods, computers and exercise equipment, just to name a few. This system is aimed at supporting people through the renting cycle.

Regional manager Steve Townsend said the main aim of 1st Choice was to offer a rent-to-own option for people who may not be able to afford the product they want up-front, and without a bal-loon payment at the end of the contract.

“The major difference between us and our competitors is that we care about the financial well-being of our clients and we have the flex-ibility to help people through those speed bumps in life,” Mr Townsend said.

“If you’re experiencing financial difficulty we are here to help. Ultimately, the aim is ownership via our ‘Rent to Own system’.

“Our Rent to Own System is very flexible, un-like our competitors our minimum term is only four months, after which you have a number of options. You can continue renting and enjoy the benefits of the small affordable regular payments, you could upgrade your item, return your item without financial penalty (so long as the item is in fair and reasonable condition), or pay out the item.

With our pay-out option we ensure you that you will never pay more than retail price for the product you are renting.

“We give you the option to do what you want.”

1st Choice also offer a full installation service for their products should the customer require it.

“A lot of people are pretty tech-savvy these

days and want to do that themselves, but I can install a product and get it up and running if they like,” Mr Townsend said.

And if you’re a bit concerned about your cred-it history Mr Townsend said to simply ring and enquire. He said 1st Choice tries to help everyone where possible.

“We do credit checks, but even if you have tarnished credit history, everyone gets a fair go,”

he said.The majority of items offered through 1st

Choice are quality brand-name products and if a customer can’t find the item they want in the company’s catalogue another option is available.

“We can do special orders,” Mr Townsend said. Customers can speak to us and tell us what they want. If it’s not in the catalogue but they know the model number and store. We can go to

the store, get a quote for it, and if the customer says yes we’ll go and pick it up and install it.”

Mr Townsend said one of the biggest advan-tages of 1st Choice rentals was the flexibility of-fered and the range of products available on their genuine rent to own plan.

For more information on 1st Choice Rentals phone on 1300 552 558 or visit their website at www.1stchoicerentals.com.au

RENT TO OWN... Steve Townsend says 1st Choice rentals offers a real alternative for those wanting the latest technology for their home. Picture: TREVOR JACKSON


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AUDIENCES will be laughing for a good cause on Wednesday 11 July.

Celebrated comedians Mikey Robins, Fiona O’Loughlin and a third act yet to be announced will appear at the Albury Entertainment Centre for a night of stand up comedy in support of Re-lay For Life.

Funds raised from the event will support the WHK team’s fundraising efforts, with that money to assist in cancer research.

Event organiser Marnie Dorman said she had been glad to sign up high-profile comedians for the event.

“We normally do fundraisers through the year, and this time we thought we’d get out some great acts for one major event,” she said.

“We’re hoping to raise the majority of the funds for the year on the night.

“If we fill the place, we’d raise $20,000.“That would be just fantastic.”Mikey Robins is perhaps the best known of

the performers, having appeared on Good News Week for several years.

Attendees would have seen Fiona O’Loughin

on TV shows like Rove Live and Spicks and Specks.

Border residents raised a record amount of money for the cancer charity in 2011.

“Last year there was $364,000 raised locally for the Relay For Life and it would be great to get more than that this time around,” Ms Dorman said.

“We had 140 people in our team last year and they bring along their family and friends as well.

“We’re expecting big laughs on the night and with the calibre of the acts, it will be an enjoyable night.”

The performers were organised through Mitta comedian Justin Nelson, best known as one half of the Nelson Twins on Australia’s Got Talent. The duo may perform at the gig, depending on their results on the talent show.

“I think the comedians signed up at a discount-ed rate, because it’s for charity,” Mr Dorman said.

“It starts at 7pm and goes for about three hours, and that’s purely stand up.

“I’d encourage people to come along, have a good night and raise some money for cancer re-search.”

Tickets cost $42.10.For more information call 6043 5610.

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AN ELDERY driver and his wife nar-rowly avoided serious injury when their car smashed through a fence and into a power pole Friday night.

The 92-year-old Commodore driver veered off the left side of the road at the start of the Union Bridge in Albury.

The man and his wife were shaken by the incident, but uninjured.

Both were taken to Albury Base Hospital as a precaution.

Albury Inspector David Cottee said the man, who holds a Victorian driving licence, had been given an in-fringement notice for negligent driv-ing.

“And there may be a question of fitness placed on his licence,” he said.

“We would implore all elderly drivers to have their annual exami-nation where required and seriously consider the need to drive, weighing that up with the risk.

“I understand they’re trying to maintain their independence, but con-ditions are much more difficult once they get older and their reaction times decrease.”

Inspector Cottee said there was an increased volume of traffic on the roads than when elderly drivers were younger, causing greater danger.

Despite being a relatively minor incident, the crash caused a lot of interest with at least five tow trucks, two paramedic vehicles, a fire truck, a team from the Border Rescue Squad, three police officers and several on-lookers attending the scene.

UNINJURED… An elderly driver and his wife were shocked but uninjured in this car crash. Picture: BLAIR THOMSON

BORDER residents disposing of waste are being urged to be more thoughtful with a spike in fees due to the carbon tax at both Albury and Wodonga sites.

“Most businesses in the waste industry and many other industries have had to in-crease their prices due to the introduction of the carbon tax,” Wodonga Council director business services Trevor Ierino said.

“The transfer station operates at a loss to the council in the sum of $600,000 and the increase in fees is not to recover any of these losses, but to keep it at the same level. As such, the carbon tax changes must be passed on to users.”

Wodonga’s site acts as a transfer station with the landfill then sent on to the Albury site.

All non-recyclable waste is subject to the new carbon tax with $26.10 per tonne being added to the cost of waste that is sent to the Albury landfill.

But according to AlburyCity Director Engineering Brad Ferris residents can help reduce the impact by sorting their waste.

A 6x4 trailer load of waste, in the 2011-12 financial year cost $18 at the gate while now the same load, if sorted will cost $20. However if not sorted, the price increases to $27.50.

“This is an impost that is outside coun-cil’s control,” Mr Ferris said.

“We’re also implementing a range of ini-tiatives to reduce our carbon tax liabilities, with planning underway for a new transfer station and integrated recycling and recovery processes at the Albury Waste Management Centre.”

Mr Ferris said there had been a concerted effort by the community to reduce waste to landfill with a recent Halve Waste audit finding fewer recyclables were being sent to landfill, particularly in the commercial and industrial stream.

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Signs by Knight was established in 1977 by self-taught sign writers Gary and Letetia Knight.

In April 2008 Gary and Letetia’s son Tim, who has been with the company since leaving school at 17, and his wife Tracey purchased the business and continued the tradition that has seen the company grow into one of regional Australia’s most well-known and respected sign companies.

Signs by Knight pride themselves on being able to deliver quality signage and styles from small stickers and name badges to large digital prints and custom designed signs. A team of 12 with over 30 years diverse experience in the industry offer speciality advice courtesy of their

qualifi ed graphic designer and sales team, from concept ideas through to manufacturing and installation.

Signs by Knight have the only neon bending plant in the region and also create and service any LED, light box, displays, pylon or moving sign. Continuing a family tradition with a commitment to delivering quality signs that meet their customers’ time frame and expectations enhanced with a professional and friendly service that they are known for today.

Call in today and discuss your signage needs with the team at 18 Kane Road Wodonga. Phone 6024 5966.p y y

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MAP AND LEGEND1. BRANCO4 Kane Road, Wodonga(02) 6024 4628

2. HEAVY MECHANICS P/L6 Kane Road, Wodonga(02) 6056 0055

3. BORDER AUTO WRECKERS3 Moulder Court, Wodonga (02) 6024 7788

4. DUNN’S TWIN CITY CRANES1 Moulder Court, Wodonga(02) 6056 4123

5. MASPRINTUnit 1/ 14 Kane Road, Wodonga(02) 6056 5187

6. SIGNS BY KNIGHT18 Kane Road, Wodonga(02) 6024 5966

7. WODONGA’S WASTE TRANSFER STATIONKane Road, Wodonga(02) 6022 9300

8. AWARE INDUSTRIES13 Kane Road, Wodonga(02) 6022 8300

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3 Kane Road, Wodonga(02) 6022 9588

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WODONGA’S Waste Transfer Station in Kane Rd is not your traditional ‘tip’ – it is a recycling centre that promotes re-use to the fullest. To help Wodonga Council’s staff achieve this aim, all loads must be sorted or they may not be accepted.Many recyclable materials are free to drop-off including newspapers, cardboard, aluminium/foil, scrap metal, motor oils (up to 20 litres), glass bottles, jars, expired gas bottles (not automotive), fl uorescent tubes, paint, plastic bottles (not all plastics) and all batteries. Other items such as tyres, soil and wool bales are accepted at a fee, with a new price structure introduced on July 1, 2012. These include car tyres ($3.50), truck tyres ($10.50), tractor tyres ($51.50) and loader tyre ($103) – this is an average increase of seven per cent for all tyres.

The incentive to bring tyres to the Waste Transfer Station in Kane Rd is so that they do not end up in landfi ll and become a burden on the environment for future generations.All tyres taken to the transfer station are sent on to Sims Tyre Recycling in Melbourne and re-used in their smallest form in road base for new roads. The fee for waste material has also increased. These are based on increased charges at Albury landfi ll due to the Australian Government’s carbon tax. Wodonga does not have its own landfi ll and transfers all general waste to Albury.The new fee structure and operating hours of the transfer station are available at wodonga.vic.gov.au, or you can phone the council’s waste management co-ordinator on(02) 6022 9286.

Heavy Mechanics is dedicated to ensure your heavy vehicle is operating at its best.

With over 20 years experience, they offer repair, maintenance and servicing of all heavy vehicles and machinery, both in fi eld or at their premises, 6 Kane Road Wodonga.

They also carry out roadworthy inspections and repairs for heavy road transport vehicles, 4.5 tonne and above.

All work is carried out by experienced professional staff, ensuring quality cost effective service.

Contact the team at Heavy Mechanics for all your diesel needs on 6056 0055.

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MGK Engineering are a well established,locally owned business, with 8 staff currentlyemployed & have been operating for the past9 years. Matt Giddings is the company principal & as well as running the business, he also has the important responsibility of cost estimating, and managing of projects.

MGK Engineering provide mechanicalinstallation, project management, AutoCADdrafting, stainless steel, mild steel and aluminium fabrication and have had extensive experience in the food industry, including the manufacture and installation of product handling equipment & piping systems.

MGK Engineering supply all types of metalfabrications & are a highly qualifi ed & experienced to perform on-site mechanicalworks, & have the ability to cater for any project, large or small.

They are a company who take pride in their work, with an eye for detail to always ensure the highest possible quality of work is delivered.

They are competitively priced, with fi rst classequipment on hand to ensure a superiorresult, and they constantly strive to provide the best quality and service available.

Whilst their main service area is AlburyWodonga & the surrounding district, theyalso engage in projects further afi eld if required.

Matt is only too happy to provide any additional information if required.

MGK Engineering are located at 5 PremierClose ( off Kane Road ) Wodonga.

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Kane Road WodongaMASPRINT is a business offering a wide

range of printing services for your business, club or individual needs.

Having been established in the region for more than 25 years Masprint knows what customers on the Border want and strive to provide a quality service at a competitive price.Their range of products range from digital corefl ute signage, stickers, stubbie holders, coffee mugs and mouse pads to a range of clothing items.

You can have your company logo placed on garments, including polo shirts, hats and bags with a heat-applied transfer or embroidery method to make your business stand out in the crowd.

The company logo states “Impress the pants off everyone” and with their attention to personalised service, quality products and competitive pricing they are sure to impress you. For all your printing needs contact the team at Masprint on 6056 5187or visit www.masprint.com.au

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BRANCO Boilers and Engineering was established in 1971 by the Brandmeier family.

Today it is managed and owned by second generation and joint directors Rainer Brandmeier, heating engineer and Karl Brandmeier, air conditioning engineer leading a team of 10 highly skilled and trained tradesmen being plumbers, metal workers and boiler makers.

Branco’s specialise in the custom design and installation of hydronic heating systems to suit the domestic, commercial and industrial markets, offering a choice of fuel source.

Hydronic radiant fl oor heating provides a comfortable and effi cient form of radiant heat, warming homes and business and is clean and quiet without the visible presence of radiators or vents. Typically a hydronic fl oor heating system uses pipes embedded in the concrete slab to carry heated water which conducts warmth to the surface of the fl oor where it transfers energy to the room. Systems can be designed with as many thermostatically controlled zones as desired.

Hydronic heating systems can be fuelled by natural gas, LPG, solar, oil, electricity, wood and other solid fuels, heat pumps, geothermal and co-generation.

Operating 25% to 40% more effi ciently than other forms of forced air heating, hydronic fl oor heating also reduces the amount of dust and mould being distributed.

Any fl oor coverings can be used over a hydronic fl oor heating system with polished concrete and tiles being the most effi cient through to vinyl, timber and carpet.

Branco Boilers are located at 4 Kane Road, Wodonga and can be contacted on 6024 4628 to discuss your plans and provide an obligation free quotation.

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DUNN’S Twin City Cranes is a well established and respected business in the region.

The business has been established for over eight years, with the purchase of Twin City Cranes in Wodonga around three years ago and moving to their current location at 1 Moulder Court, Wodonga.

With 14 staff employed on site they offer a full crane, rigging and transport service across the region with a motto of “Getting the job Dunn.”

This includes a 24 hour, 7-day service for crane hire from 2.9 to 70 tonne, steel and panel erections, borer and pole erector, low-loader and semi-trailer services.

Dunn’s Twin City Cranes has worked in conjunction with various local businesses

including Wilson Transformer’s, Joss Constructions, Zauner Construction, Rocla Concrete Poles, Abigroup, McConnell Dowell Constructions, JC Butko and many others.

Some of the major projects the company has been involved with include the Volt Lane car park, ATO Albury, The Cube in Wodonga, Northpoint Towers in Lavington, Wodonga Aquatic Centre and the Hume Weir wall project.

A major focus of the company is its commitment to the health safety and welfare of its clients and any others that may be affected by Dunn’s Twin City Crane’s operations.

For all your heavy lifting needs call the team at Dunn’s Twin City Cranes on 6056 4123.

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Aware Industries provide employment & training for people with a disability. Services include mailhouse,warehousing & distribution, food services, inspection & relabling ,recycling ,fabrication & assembly.

Aware Industries have been operating in Albury Wodonga for 30 years; with the current CEO being Sharon Muggivan & the Site Manager being David Taylor.

Aware Industries offers cost- effective business solutions by providing a wide variety of production,processing and fi nishing services.

Outsourcing processes such as inspection , collation , assembly , fabrication,despatch,fi ling fi nishing and packaging allows you to focus on core business.

The skilled staff of people with disability works wonders to get your job done on time and on budget,no matter how complex the task.

To see how Aware Industries can assist your business contact the Site Manager ; David Taylor today on (02 ) 60 22 8300 or mobile : 0448 732 072.

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With 30 years experience in the wrecking business ,Cliff Leighton, the Principal of Border Wreckers offers a parts & service operation second to none.

They specialise in dismantling cars of all types to supply their customers with good quality used mechanical parts & panels at unbeatable prices. All parts are guaranteed & new parts are also available with free delivery if required.

Border Wreckers have a fully operational mechanical workshop & stock a great range of second hand tyres ,including free fi tting.

They also import Classic & Muscle cars; with new stock from South Africa arriving every month.All these vehicles are right hand drive & ready to register.Examples are the1948 Chev Coupe & the 1937 Chev Sedan pictured.

Border Wreckers are located at 3 Moulder Court ( off Kane Road ) ,Wodonga. Phone 02 6024 7788 . Cliff Leighton can be contacted direct on 0419 879 062

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Worx Fabrication offer a variety of engineering & fabrication services in addition to being the local agents for Wide Span Sheds. Now in their third year of operation,the company is run by Jesse Steinke ( owner/director ) - a qualifi ed boilermaker,along with three contractors & Jody Steinke who looks after the book keeping & admin.

Worx Fabrication carries out custom jobs , repairs to heavy machinery & construction equipment , onsite welding, fabrication & maintenance, truck bodies / ute tray backs, trailers / campers / aluminium welding / boat repair or modifi cation,135 tonne press & 6 mm guillotine,heavy fabrication & shade structures.

Wide Span Sheds are Australia’s premier manufacturers of steel sheds, garages, kit homes, farm buildings, horse arenas, barns, stables, carports & patios. Widespan all steel products are without

doubt the best solution for protecting your valuable investment.

They are of premium quality & can easily be customised to suit your individual requirements.

Jesse Steinke has been a resident of the Albury Wodonga area for over 15 years & as such has an excellent knowledge of the local area . He has built strong relationships with a wide variety of reputable local businesses & companies & prides himself in offering fi rst class customer service & high quality products.

For a Worx Fabrication or Wide Span Sheds free quote ,or for further information,contact Jess Steinke on 0413 904 808.

Workshop address is Unit 1 ,6 Premier Close Wodonga (off Kane Road) or visit www.worxfabrication.com.au

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Australian Reinforcing CompanyTHE Australian Reinforcing Company, (ARC) is an Australian Steel company focusing on the supply of reinforcing and weldmesh products and also an extensive range of fencing and rural items to suit Australian conditions. It is a long-standing business in Australia, having operated since 1920, with the Wodonga branch established some 32 years ago.

After a fi ve-year hiatus the Wodonga branch has now returned to the ARC brand with the aim of better servicing their loyal customer base. ARC’s company mandate, ‘we go to extraordinary lengths’, outlines exactly what ARC’s primary focus is; ensuring a satisfying experience for their customers, including timely supply of products, competitive pricing, extensive product range and an ongoing commitment to the rural sector.

As part of this, ARC provides an estimating, scheduling and processing service for reinforcing and weldmesh products and cattle and sheep yard design. Leading the team over at ARC is Katy Maras, the Wodonga branch co-ordinator who, with over 13 years of experience within the industry, is looking forward to leading the team into this new era of ARC.

“It’s a product we know well and a great service we can provide,” she said, excited to again be involved with ARC.

“We’re looking forward to continuing to receive the support of our loyal customers, providing the service they were accustomed to when they were previously with ARC.”

A valued member of this customer service team is Eddie Whyte who, with more than a decade of experience within the industry, has accumulated an extensive knowledge base, surrounding cattle and sheep yards and their design. He is widely known and respected to customers within the region, for his personalised service and wealth of information, providing a service second to none.

Assisting Eddie and Katy in sales is customer service representative Josh McCall, taking care of general enquiries and sales, assisting customers with queries, and offering expert advice where possible. Rounding out the team are warehouse supervisor Rick Prior and warehouse storeman Joel O’Connell. Rick, himself an 18 year veteran of the industry, leads the way in personalised service, accountability and well rounded product knowledge, who along with Joel work successfully in ensuring each and every customer is satisfi ed with their ARC experience. Part of the product range ARC offer, is a wide inventory of fencing products, from rural to residential, including hinge joint fencing, residential panel, decorative fencing for gardens, pool fencing and industrial security fencing for school or business applications.

To celebrate the return to the ARC brand the Wodonga branch is offering various special deals including;

- LifeMax Banksia fence panels, from $40 (for 2400mm x 900mm panels), and $45 (for the 2400mm x 1200mm panels).

- Eden fl at top aluminium fence panels for pool and decorative applications in a powder-coated black fi nish (2390mm x 1200mm panel) for $75.

- A Byron rod top aluminium fence panel, also in a powder-coated black fi nish (a 2390mm x 1200mm panel) is available for $75.

So for all your fencing, reinforcing and rural steel needs, please drop in and see Katy and her team at the Wodonga ARC branch at 3 Kane Road, Wodonga or give them a call on 6022 9588.

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FRIDAY, JULY 6 ■ Gavin Slater and Andrew Kennedy live at the Commercial Club. Enquiries 6051 2000.

■ Menopause the Musical at the Commercial Club from 7.30pm, tickets $40. Enquiries 6021 1133.

SATURDAY, JULY 7 ■ Wodonga Toy Library open every Saturday from 9am to noon at Sacred Heart Parish Hall, Beech Street, Wodonga. New members welcome. Enquiries 0404 936 208.

■ Border Music Camp closing concert from 7.30pm at The Scots School Albury. Enquiries 0412 711 819.

■ Baranduda Community Market at Baranduda Primary School from 10am to 2pm. Enquiries 0435 131 330.

■ FABBA tribute to ABBA at the Commerical Club from 7pm, tickets $42 members, $48 non-members.

■ Our Water at the Albury Library Museum.

■ The Land of Yes and the land of No at the Albury Entertainment Centre from 8pm, tickets $50. Enquiries 6043 5610.

■ Hume Murray Farmers’ Market at Gateway Village on the Lincoln Causeway from 8am to noon.

SUNDAY, JULY 8 ■ Who’s That Cat at the Commercial Club.

MONDAY, JULY 9 ■ Dorothy The Dinosaur’s Beach party at the Albury Entertainment Centre from 10am, tickets $22.50. Enquiries 6043 5610.

TUESDAY, JULY 10 ■ Mozart’s Don Giovanni at the Albury Entertainment Centre from 7.30pm, tickets $55. Enquiries 6043 5610.

■ Wodonga Toy Library open every Tuesday from 12pm to 1.30pm at the Sacred Heart Parish Hall, Beech Street, Wodonga. New members welcome. Enquiries 0404 936 208.

■ Launch of Revive St John’s Well-being Community Clinic at 225 Beechworth Road, Wodonga, from 11am. Enquiries 0408 430 058 or 6024 2053.

■ Albury Branch of the Country Women’s Association meets at 561 Kiewa Street from 9.30am for 10am start. Wedding photo show and tell. Enquiries 6025 2169.

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Ice Age returns with a warm welcomeBy BLAIR THOMSON

MOVIE: Ice Age: Continental Drift (PG)DURATION: 94 minutesTHE FOURTH instalment in the Ice Age franchise floats in familiar waters.

The animated cast of creatures that kids and their parents have loved time and time again have returned, bringing new visual gags and family fun with them.

Scrat, the sabre-toothed squirrel, is still pursuing that pesky acorn, but this time it has severe environmental con-sequences.

The earth is undergoing massive seismic change as giant walls of rock move close to our much-loved charac-ters, casting some of them out to sea on a giant block of ice.

Manny (voiced by Ray Romano) is separated from his family, along with Sid, Diego, and Granny, and the group must try to make it back to the safety of the mainland in one piece.

Enter Captain Gutt and his merry (and deranged) gang of swashbucklers.

For whatever reason, the pirates have decided they don’t particularly like the accidental sailors and wage

war against them.

Between all this action are brilliant little scenes featuring Scrat.

Watching this weird little creature chase that prized acorn still hasn’t got-ten old and provides many great laughs.

It doesn’t stray too far from previ-ous releases and is likely to be em-braced by young viewers.

Short animated film The Longest Daycare, featuring Maggie Simpson, is also a nice little opener to the feature.

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By BLAIR THOMSON

FROM the Murray’s green basin to the dusty outback, John Williamson embod-ies the spirit of the Australian bush.

And with more than 400 songs to his name over his 40 years-plus career, it’s safe to say no other musician has defined what it means to be Australian more than Williamson.

Speaking to NewsWeekly ahead of his gig at the Commercial Club on Fri-day 13 July, he said he had developed a love of nature at a young age.

“It started in the Mallee Country in the little town of Quambatook on the river,” he explained.

“I think it’s just who I am. “Not everybody feels that way. “I know some people go to the city

because they don’t enjoy it.“But I think if you’re brought up in

the bush and you enjoy it then it sticks with you.”

While Williamson loves life on the land, it was the hardship of farm life that thrust him into music.

“I think it was the drought more than anything that encouraged me to go into this business,” he said.

“I had enough disappointment of not only drought, but frost which killed the wheat off.

“When you’ve got a million dollar

crop and you lose it in two nights, noth-ing disappoints me like that.

“In this business you get paid as soon as you do your show rather than waiting until February until your wheat cheque comes in,” he added with a laugh.

While the content of his music hasn’t drastically changed during his career, and requests for Rip Rip Woodchip, True Blue and Raining on the Rock are common, Williamson never rests on his laurels.

“That’s important,” he said. “I think you can become stale, so I

never stop writing.“It’s about communicating with Aus-

sies.“I always knew that would put me

in good stead in the long run because people do like to hear about their own loves in life.

“I think by doing it I want other people to understand they can be them-selves, be Aussie, and sing about the things that they love and not necessarily have to make it overseas.

“It’s not about money, it’s about en-joying your life doing it.”

And he has had lots to enjoy, from performing to a worldwide audience at the opening of the 2000 Olympics to entertaining packed crowds at the MCG before grand finals.

His music has also brought him fame

and recognition almost everywhere he travels.

“I find the way people recognise me is nice,” he said.

“I ordered a coffee in Townsville once and the bloke told me that I was from down south.

“He said ‘you’ve got a NSW accent’, and I said ‘you’ve got that wrong, I come from northern Victoria’, and he said ‘well, no wonder you sound like John Williamson’.”

“People say g’day to me like I’ve been a neighbour all their lives.

“And that’s a good thing.“It makes me very comfortable wher-

ever I go, it’s lovely.”His live shows are simple, featuring a

stompbox, harmonica, and support from Col Watson on guitar.

“Whether it’s 1000 people or 10,000 people, that’s all you need,” Williamson said.

“Some people think you need every-thing, I don’t think you do.

“As long as you’ve got songs that tell stories and have the energy, then you’re set.”

John Williamson plays at the Com-mercial Club on Friday 13 July.

For more information call 6057 2000.

TRUE BLUE… John Williamson has always loved the Australian bush, which is reflected in his songs.

True Blue icon heading back to the Border


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By TREVOR JACKSONWITH the federal government’s carbon tax coming into effect this week it’s time to look at real-time savings across your home, if you haven’t already done so.

There are many ways to achieve this outcome with the appliances you currently own, through change of habit or re-placement of certain small de-vices.

One of the first steps you should look at is replacing your standard light globes with energy-saving globes such as fluorescent or LED items. They may be more expensive at the cash register but the life-span of these items is generally much longer and the energy consump-tion much lower. While this may be a minor step it’s the be-ginning, quite simple to do and will achieve savings.

Other simple measures in-clude reducing the tempera-ture setting of your hot water system, keeping heating and air-conditioning filters in good condition and only washing clothes or dishes when a full load is available. Defrost your fridge regularly to reduce run-ning costs and turn appliances such as TVs and computers off at night rather than leaving them on standby.

Next you should look at the energy consumption of your ap-pliances.

This can be done with the ‘star’ system provided on mod-ern appliances such as washing machines and fridges. The more stars the better and the less en-ergy used. If you’re looking at replacing a major white-good

SAVINGS… There are real savings to be made in your home with simple steps such as changing to energy efficient light globes.

Simple steps cansave you money

COMMANDING street appeal and stunning views are just two of the highlights of this spa-cious and classy family home in Wodonga’s Cambourne Park.

Set on the high side of the street amongst magnificent homes, this beautiful four bed-room residence takes full ad-vantage of views across the hills of Leneva and is perfect for both the growing family and entertaining guests in style.

The views from the front deck are impressive and upon entering the tiled foyer through the double front doors the new owners are greeted with high ceilings and ornate cornice-work, all combining to set the scene for a stylish living expe-rience.

A large formal lounge room

is situated to the right with beautiful views from the large windows leading to a stunning master bedroom.

The spacious main room in-cludes its own views across the countryside, an expansive walk-in robe and a luxury ensuite with large corner spa.

The remaining three bed-rooms are also quite sizable, all with built-in robes and serviced by a large bathroom with pow-der room and separate toilet; ideal for the growing teens.

Family life doesn’t come much better with a cathedral ceiling in the living area and a kitchen sure to please the most fastidious budding chef. Am-ple bench and cupboard space makes meal preparation a plea-sure to share and tasteful use of

timber adds a nice touch, with contrasting stainless cooking, range hood and dishwasher.

Double timber doors from the dining area lead back to the formal lounge and timber floor-ing tastefully skirts the tiled areas.

Downstairs an oversized double garage houses the fami-ly vehicles while an extra room, under-house storage and a third toilet adds to the convenience.

Outside an inviting court-yard provides for relaxed alfres-co entertaining with a gazebo allowing for more formal inter-ludes. Fruit trees and vines offer produce and colour in season.

Ducted heating and cooling complete this perfect living ex-perience in one of Wodonga’s more sought after areas.

Wodonga 9 Berkeley Close■ Price: $388,000 ■ Contact: Joan NaldrettWodonga Real Estate (02) 6056 1888 or 0419 483 919

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CLASS… Stylish family living is offered with this stunning four bedroom family home in beautiful Cambourne Park.

item look for the most energy-efficient model you can find.

Modern research suggests dishwashers use less water than hand washing so, if utilised cor-rectly such a device can equate to real savings, and while it may not be an energy saving item, it’s still saving you dollars across the board.

Windows and ceilings are major points to look at, with much of the heat in your home escaping from these areas. Insulation in the ceiling is of course a must and windows can also be somewhat insulated. Double glazing is an option but a simpler fix could be the fitment of quality window fur-nishings such as blinds or ex-ternal shades. Be sure to check their ability to keep heat inside the home and keep the heat out in the summer months. Old-

fashioned ‘sausages’ at the base of doors and rubber sealing around doors can all help to re-duce heating and cooling costs.

It also may be worth look-ing at an electricity monitor for your home to keep tabs in real-time on your consumption figures.

There are many other ways to save energy but some of the simpler steps mentioned above can have a positive impact on your energy consumption and the subsequent bill.

Singularly each little step may seem insignificant but to-gether they add up to real sav-ings.

Whether you’re looking at gas, electricity or water reduc-tions, it all comes down to sav-ings at the end of the day, help-ing to offset the burden of the carbon tax.


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WHEN property owners are receiv-ing their council rate notices, not only are they interested in the rates bill but also the value of the property.

It is important to know, however, that the value determined to your home by the council is not always the same amount you will receive if you were to sell your home tomorrow.

The primary purpose of council valuation is to provide a basis for determining the property owner’s contribution to the council’s consoli-dated revenue.

The valuation is determined every two years on 1 January by qualified valuers engaged by your council. The council valuation will provide a guide as to the price you may achieve if you are intending to sell.

However, you should also under-take a number of other steps to deter-mine the value of your property.

You can ask an REIV member to undertake a market appraisal. This will provide you with the opportunity to discuss with them the factors that impact property values.

When your property goes onto the market it is important to remember that prospective buyers often look at

True value of your home

Enzo RaimondoCEO Real Estate Institute of Victoria

a range of homes within the same lo-cation. As such, it is wise to make an effort to understand the local market.

There are a range of websites that will provide you with information about how much properties in your area have sold for over the last few weeks, months or years.

Finally, when you actually sell, remember that the demand for your home will be influenced by what oth-er properties are for sale in your area and the number of buyers looking.

This means that the marketing and preparation of the home will also influence the sale price.

VALUE… Keeping an eye on property values in the region can help to understand your property’s value at the time of sale.


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5/3 Kingfisher Drive $178,000

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Offering privacy and great living space throughoutSingle lock up garage with internal accessLet at $210 per week or can be purchased vacant

NEWCAMBOURNE PARK $449,0000

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Prominently located at the top of a very quiet court in one of Wodonga’s most prestigious estates on a 1022m2 block and just eleven years young, Downstairs living comprises lounge/theatre room with own entry, bathroom, kitchenette/laundry and giant oversize bedroomLarge main bedroom with ensuite, corner spa and walk in robe, three additional queen size bedrooms plus huge study

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15 Snowy Street $314,000


As new immaculately presented home in a great locationAwesome kitchen with stainless steel appliances, dishwasher and a pantry Securely let at $345 per week until 18th January 2013

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EAST WODONGA $339,000


Renovated kitchen with 900mm freestanding oven, dishwasher and walk in pantryOversize double garage plus 9.1 metre long tandem lock up garage both with remote and rear access Inviting sunlit paved outdoor entertaining area, on a private 1045m² block

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4 Avondale Drive $485,000


Superior quality fittings throughout with decorative cornices plus high ceilingsStunning large entertainers 2 pak kitchen with dishwasherGlorious modern salt chlorinated in ground pool on a 987m2 block

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12 Emerald Auc: Fri 20th July @11am


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Perfect first home or investment opportunity Four bedrooms with BIR, 640m² approx allotment Terms - 10% deposit - Balance 60 days

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Very large lounge with as new gas wall furnace721m² approx allotment with as new front fence Terms - 10% deposit - balance 60 days

2/5 Railway Street $249,500

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As new townhouse only 200 metres from Centro Wodonga plazaOpen plan living with split system air conditioner Excellent undercover outdoor living area

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26 Wilkinson Drive $295,000


Renovated kitchen with gas hot plates and dishwasherHuge family room with separate lounge In a private court opposite beautiful parkland

TALLANGATTA $140,000


Delightful Miners cottage with character Centrally located close to schools Adjoining block approx 600m² available - $70,000

YACKANDANDAH From $86,000

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Secure your business in a peaceful environment Choice of 3 serviced sites from 1917m²Relocate to a historical town only 25 mins to Wodonga

TANGAMBALANGA $265,000


Located on the edge of town on a corner allotment, is this quality brick homeGood size kitchen with electric & gas cooking & a dishwasherSporting and social facilities nearby. Just 15 minutes to Wodonga / Albury,

TALLANGATTA EAST $385,000


Lovely home with water views - 12.6 acres, 5.13 haGarage or workshop, abundant water supplyPlenty of room to graze a few head of sheep or cattle

CHILTERN $200,000


Great first family home on a big corner block with massive shed Generous size living area, new kitchen, excellent outdoor living This home gives real “Bang for your Buck”

TALLANGATTA $75,000

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Very neat bright and clean with relatively new upright electric stove & hot water service. Kitchen, meals and lounge are very comfortable For Investors -Let until Jan 2013 @ $120 per week

CHILTERN $250,000


Two bedroom ranch style home on 2000m2 (approx) blockExtra large “Open Plan” living area with a roomy kitchenVerandah’s all round protect the home from the weather

BEECHWORTH $375,000

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Barely two year old modern 22sq brick home in new areaThree living areas plus study/utility room and a cosy deckEnvironmentally friendly home with tank water used for toilets and gardens


www.wodongarealestate.com.auMore great listings and photos available at 6056 1888

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RENTAL PROPERTIES OF THE WEEK

2 bedroom townhouse on its own block with

split system heating and cooling, electric

cooking, dishwasher, built in robes, enclosed

back yard with garden shed and single lock

up garage. Avail mid July

Hill Street, Wodonga $210pw

Great 3 BR home located in West Wodonga. Features include ducted cooling, gas heating, formal lounge, separate family/meals area, gas cooking, BIRs, two-way bathroom, entertaining area, large secure yard, double garage with rear yard access. This property was recently renovated & inspections will impress. Avail now

Nightingale Ave, Wodonga $285pw

Located in a popular estate this 4 BR boasts

BIRs, ensuite and walk in robes to master, duct

heat/cool, open kitchen/dining with stainless

steel appliances including DW, separate lounge,

outdoor patio, secure low maintenance yard

and remote DLUG. Avail now

Lytham Court, Wodonga $350pw

Modern 4 BR home with ducted heat/cool, formal lounge, open plan dining and family room, sleek kitchen with stainless steel appliances including gas cook top and DW, ENS and WIR to master bedroom, BIRs in other bedrooms, undercover outdoor entertaining area, good size enclosed back yard with 3 x 6 shed, remote DLUG and internal access. Avail 06/07/12.05.12

Townsend Street, Howlong $295pw

Units/Townhouses availableStott Crt $195pw Avail 27.07.122 BR unit, polished boards, duct cool, gas heat & cook, DW, BIRs, carport..Hague Rd $210pw Avail 13.07.122 BR unit, BIRs, huge living, duct cool/heat, encl yard, SLUG.Raven Crt $220pw Avail 13.07.12Modern 2 BR unit, BIRs, gas heat & cook, A/C, encl yard, SLUG.Dundee Dr $220pw Avail nowNeat 2 BR unit, BIRs, gas heat, A/C, study area, encl yard, SLUG.Charles St $300pw Avail nowBrand new 3 BR townhouse, S/S heat/cool, ENS, BIRs, dbl carport. 2 x Anne St $345pw Avail nowCentral 3 BR townhouses, duct heat/cool, DW, ENS, BIRs, remote DLUG.

Houses available

Albury & District properties Storage ShedsTrafalgar St Wodonga from $77 pm Avail nowSecure storage units from 2.3 x 3.5m up to 8 x 3.5m. 24 hour access for tenants.

Castle Creek Rd $195pw Avail 11.07.12Tranquil 2 BR furnished unit, open living, S/S heat/cool. No pets. Suits mature person.Queen Elizabeth Dr, Tallangatta $300pw Avail now2-storey, 3 BR home, duct heat/cool, 2 living, study, views over lake, remote DLUG.

Hovell St $220pw Avail 09.07.12Central, older style 2 BR, sleepout, gas heat, A/C, SLUG, encl yard. Kyle Crt $250pw Avail 30.06.122Lovely 3 BR home, large lounge, duct cool, gas heat, BIRs, encl yard, carport.Marshall St $255pw Avail 28.07.12Neat 3 BR, rumpus, DW, duct cool, gas heat, BIRs, carport.Irvine Crt $290pw Avail 20.07.123 BR home, ENS, BIRs, duct cool, gas heat, encl yard, DLUG.Lawrence St $330pw Avail mid July4 BR home, 2 living, duct cool, ENS, secure yard, DLUG. No pets.Grange Cls $360pw Avail nowCambourne Park 3 BR, study, 2 living, duct heat/cool, DW, remote DLUG.

Kurrajong Cres, Albury $260pw Avail 16.07.12Modern 3 BR home, ENS, BIRs, S/S, air-con, carport with roller door. Hume St, Albury $275pw Avail nowRenovated 3 BR, polished boards, duct heat, S/S heat/cool, encl yard, tandem carport.Peards Dr, Albury $340pw Avail now3 BR townhouse, duct heat/cool, ENS, WIR, BIRs, sleek kitchen with DW, encl yard, remote DLUG.

Houses availableWhernside Dr $370pw Avail nowPopular 4 BR family home, duct heat/cool, ENS, study area, DLUG.Huon Creek Rd $430pw Avail 20.07.12Renovated 4 BR, S/S heat/cool, ENS with spa, BIRs, DW, in-ground pool, dbl carport.

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A rare opportunity to secure an as new town-house only 200 metres from Centro Wodonga plazaFeatures Include:* Open plan living with split system A/C* Stylish kitchen with S appliances plus dish-

washer* Bathroom plus powder room

Situated in a central South Wodonga location on a 651m2 block this neat as a pin 3 BR home offers the perfect opportunity to own your own home or add to your investment portfolio.* Three bedrooms, master with BIR* Modern bathroom* Polished fl oorboards* Air-conditioner and gas heater

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15 Snowy Street $314,000 Let at $345 per week until 18th January 2013 – 5.7% yield

As new this immaculately presented home is perfect for the astute investor or someone looking for a long settlementFeatures Include:* Four bedrooms with built in robes* En-suite and walk in robe to master* Open plan kitchen, meals and family* Kitchen with excellent bench space, dishwasher and stainless steel appliances

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LAVINGTON 548 Sanders Road OFFERS INVITED

DELIGHTFUL FAMILY HOME Four bedrooms, main with ensuite, formal lounge, open living and dining, adjoining well equipped kitchen with pantry, dishwasher and breakfast bar.Ducted heating and air conditioning., double garage, remote entry.

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THURGOONA, 10 Sugar Gum Way $342,000

VERY AFFORDABLE PACKAGE This home would certainly suit the first home buyer or investor. Three bedrooms, formal lounge, country style kitchen. Single lock-up garage. Situated close to public school, Public transport and parkland. Phone for inspection.

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LAVINGTON, 537 Webb Street $187,500

LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION The three golden rules of Real Estate belong to this one.A very comfortable home with lots of room. Situated on a large 809m2 block. A short walk from Lavington Square.

MAGIFICENT LIFESTYLE ALLOTMENTS A choice of two individual allotments, both of which are 7 acres (2.8 hectares). These elevated lots enjoy a delightful outlook offering a lifestyle with a rural aspect. Within the town boundary, each lot has a frontage to both Centaur Rd & Pearsall St

LAVINGTON, 356 & 357 Centaur Road $230,000 EachVacant Land

APPEALING RENOVATED UNIT This fully renovated unit is situated within reasonable walking distance to the City Centre. It has been nicely renovated with new kitchen, polished timber flooring, has reverse cycle heating and air conditioning.

DELIGHTFUL HOME IN SPRING PARKThis large family home offers plenty of room for the growing family, formal lounge, large open living, hostess kitchen, theartre room, fully ducted heatingand air conditioning. Large 1243m2 block.

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ALBURY, 3/856 Padman Drive

THURGOONA, 22 Oxford Drive

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A VERY APPEALING HOME UNITA very spacious unit, two bedrooms, large open plan living, dining, kitchen with pantry, b/bar and dishwasher, full bathroom, second toilet, separate laundry, ducted air conditioning, gas heating, lock-up garage with remote and internal entry. Outdoor entertainment area and private yard.

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NORTH ALBURY, 503 Union Road $237,500

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INGROUND SWIMMING POOL This large family home offers formal lounge and dining, family room plus rumpus room. Delightful timber kitchen, ensuite with spa bath, covered outdoor enterntainment area, gas logfire and ducted air conditioning.

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LAVINGTON, 405 Halehaven Cres $375,000

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LOUNGE, black leather, GC, $500. 0429 324 009.

FIREWOOD, Redgum, 7 x 5 trailer load, $150. 0418 248 364.

DEB DRESS, size 14, full length, small train, fitted bodice, with gloves. Never been worn. $195. (02) 6059-4012. Wodonga.

FIREWOOD

DEB DRESS, size 12, full length, strapless, fitted bodice with gloves. $400. (02)6024-7754. Wodonga.

WEDDING DRESS, Alfred Angelo, size 12, never worn, $750ono. (02) 6056-3150. LOUNGE SUITE, 3 piece,

2 seater and 2 chairs, soft floral, VGC. $495. Ph (02) 6056-2248 after 6pm. 1300 666 808

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LADDER, painters aluminium extension, as new, paid $290, sell $140ono. 0402 993 701.

WARDROBE, elegant, antique, oak, full length, leadlight doors, bevelled centre mirror, with blanket box, in excellent original condition, $700. (02) 6023-6541.

FIELD BIN, 45 tonne transportable Kotzur bin. $8,800. (02) 6029-0128. Walbundrie.

FOR SALEHEATER, Pyrox, natural gas, 3 burner, for use in NSW only, $200. 0429 440 345.

THEATRE, surround, Pioneer, EC, paid $5,000, want $500, due to downsizing. 0467 560 853.

SOFA BED, queen size, raisin brown suede fabric, inner-spring mattress, near new. $650. 0417 210 103. Albury.

F R I D G E / F R E E Z E R , Whirlpool, very large, 2 door, with ice maker, water dispenser, VGC, paid $3,000, sell $800ono. 0402 993 701.

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AUSTRALIAN COINS AND BANKNOTES

Decimal or predecimal. Interested in foreign coins, cash paid. Phone 0410 594 952 or (02) 6059-4952.

SLEEPERS, used, ex rail-way, B grade, $16.90 each, also half wine barrels available, GC. Phone 0411 558 572.

FRIDGE, large, LG, 500ltr, top freezer, bottom fridge, downsizing to unit, too large, EC. $395. Phone Col: (02) 6024-3939.

ARTEFACTS, Aboriginal, PNG pacific artefacts and art. Collector paying $1000's for old shields, weapons, paintings, etc. 0428 197 303.

SINK, stainless steel, round, no draining board. 42cms accross, VGC. $45. (02) 6021- 4784.

FREEZER, upright, 6 baskets, 389 litres, very clean, GC, $300. (02) 6026-2250/ 0408 489 501.

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DRUM KIT, full size, suit beginner. $200ono. 0412 022 984.

SHELL NECKLACES, 23, genuine old South Pacific, male/female, EC, $400. 0431 611 316.

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SEASHELL COLLEC-TION, from South Pacific, extensive small-medium-large display cabinet. $2,000. 0431 611 316.

Specialising in distributing your advertising material into letterboxes in Albury Wodonga

Email for distribution maps and quantities to [email protected] or phone 0437 300 108

Provincial Letterbox Distributors

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POCKET BOOKS, 250, varied fiction. $100. 0431 611 316.

DINING TABLE, timber, with butterfly extension, VGC, seats 10 to 12 extended. $485ono. (02) 6043-1029.

BUSINESS SERVICESCASH FOR

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Paying great money for round Aussie 50c, gold sovereigns and up to

$350/kg for Aust silver pre-decimal coins.

Phone Nathan on 0431 547 042

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OIL PAINTING, Sea- scape, blues, 39” x 29”. $200. 0425 271 848. Albury.

DINING TABLE, extend-able, with 4 chairs, soft floral, VGC. $250. Ph (02) 6056-2248 after 6pm.

WANTED COMMERCIALCLEANER

required for 4-6 hours/per week

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CONTACT 0435 954 597

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NATIVE POTTERY, genuine, from Malekula Is-land Vanuatu, 48 pieces, display cabinet, $200. 0431 611 316.

MACHINE REPAIRS, all makes and models, prompt and reliable service. (02) 6040-8250.

DINING TABLE, Advanced Furtniture, twin pedestal, extendable, 6 chairs, VGC. $490ono. (02) 6056-1297.

TRAINING ANDDEVELOPMENT

SITUATIONSVACANT

MOWCART, McCulloch, 66, November 2010, EC, no further use. $1,500ono. Phone (02) 60 569 914.

SEWING, SEWINGMACHINES

CORAL COLLECTION, from South Pacific, un-damaged, undyed, 53 pieces, small-medium-large, display cabinet, $3,000. 0431 611 316.

MOTOR SCOOTER, electric, 2yo, Meteor 4, VGC, $1,800ono. Delivery can be arranged. 0422 686 411.

CHAINSAW, brand new, 62CC, 22” bar. $200. 0457 353 871. West Wodonga.

AUSTRALIAN SILKY TERRIER, Pup, pure bred, vet checked, vaccinated, non moulting, microchip no. 000146244609. $700. 0427 261 664. Chiltern.

BUFFET HUTCH, pine, glass doors, EC. $350ono. (02) 6040-3002, 0429 935 957.

MOBILITY SCOOTER, Mobi Care, red, four wheel, EC, new battery, $1,250. 0402 148 271.

BREAKFAST TABLE, blackwood, 8 drawers, lovely unique piece, cost $2,000, sell $850ono. 0402 993 701.

WALKERS WANTEDWe need people to deliver

the NewsWeekly and catalogues in your area.

Would suit Students, Pensioners and Mums, 2-3hrs per week.

Phone 0427 508 245Please leave name,

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SITUATIONS VACANTBARBECUE, hooded, Billabong, unused, with 9kg gas bottle, plus dust cover. $150. (02) 6024-3324.

ADVERTISERSPLEASE NOTE

New rules apply to the advertising of dogs and cats for sale.

It is now an offence to advertise the sale of a dog or cat in

Victoria unless the microchip identifi cation number of the

animal is included in the advertisement or notice.

A registered domestic animal business may use its Council

business registration number as an alternative.

For further information, call 136 186 or visit

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ARM CHAIR, leather, soft green, GC. $95. Ph (02) 6056-2248 after 6pm.

LOUNGE, one 2 seater , 2 chairs, timber arms in tan micro suede fabric, wash-able zip off covers, VGC, $450.0409 337 891.

PETS & SERVICESFOR SALEFOR SALE

PIANO, 2 crown Richard Lipp & Sohn Stuttgart, VGC, selling due to re-locating, $1,300ono. (02) 6023-5467, 0429 360 527.

DISCRIMINATION IN ADVERTISING IS UNLAWFUL

The Victorian Equal Opportunity Act 1995 makes it unlawful for an advertiser to show any intention to discriminate on the basis of sex, pregnancy, race, age, marital status, political or religious belief or physical features, disability, lawful sexual activity/sexual orientation, HIV/AIDS status or on the basis of being associated with a person with one of the above characteristics, unless covered by an exception under the Act. As Star News Group could be legally liable if an unlawful advertisement is printed, Star News Group will not accept advertisements that appear to break the law. For more information about discrimination in advertising, contact your legal advisers or the Equal Opportunity Commission.

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ADVERTISERS in this section are qualified prac-titioners and are offering a non-sexual service.

MASSAGETHERAPISTS

TREADMILL, Health Stream 4400, VGC. $525. 0407 265 090. Albury.

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Regional Manager, Albury/Wodonga• Great start up role

• Wodonga based offi ce • Attractive Salary package - Signifi cant base salary - Salary packaging of up to $16,050 p.a plus additional packaging for venue hire and meals/ entertainment. - Private use of a fully maintained vehicleDASSI is a not for profi t organisation providing one to one support to people with a disability who need assistance to live, learn and work independently in the community.DASSI is expanding into the region and is seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Regional Manager to establish the Wodonga offi ce. The role will focus on new business development and will be the fi rst point of contact to provide a quality service to the local community. This role requires you to be responsible for all facets of operation. Your key duties will include but are not limited to;

• Development and implementation of strategic business plans to generate new clients and successfully deliver a service • Establish and build report with external stakeholders, major funding bodies and prospective strategic alliances. • Identify and establish a framework to promote and source new business and gain market share • Manage support staff activity, training and staff development • Regularly report to CEO and General Manager, Services on progress.To be successful in this role you will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills coupled with a previous experience in the establishment, generation of new business and business growth within the industry. Candidates should have a sound understanding of the disability, health and community services sector and accompanying industry standards, preferably with a relevant tertiary qualifi cation.The position offers a range of benefi ts including an attractive salary and generous salary packaging options.

For further information and a copy of the position description, please contact Richard Burn, General Manager, Services on (03) 9488 9151 or email: To submit your CV please apply online using the appropriate link below.www.dassi.com.au

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MOTOR CYCLE BOOTS, new with tags, Thomas Cook. $80. (02) 6025-6292.

AUTO PARTS/ACCESSORIESHOLDEN, VE Omega

2007, standard inclusions, 135,000kms, VGC, registered until 02/11 AO-39-TB, $15,000 ono. Please call (02)6029-3317 Burrumbuttock.

SUZUKI, 1996, RM250, GC, 2 stroke, $2,000. 0414 497 724 Wadonga.

NISSAN, Navara STX, 2008, EC, low kms, many extras, includes bullbar, tubliner, car kit etc, WER-390, $30,000, 0419 892 305, 0418 459 259. Wodonga.

HOLDEN, Commodore, VZ, sedan, white, cruise, tint, rear spoiler, EC, 107,000kms, reg. until November 2010, AZH-69-G. $11,000. (02) 6026-8493. Albury.


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KTM 525 EXC, 2006, 6 months reg, many extras, 4,926kms, EC, FF435. $6,700. 0428 507 777. Wodonga.

MITSUBISHI, Lancer, 2004, auto, AC, 48,000 kms, silver, 670-SEH, $8,500ono. (02) 6059-6940.

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HOLDEN, Commodore, ute, Vy SS, Series 2, 6 speed manual, purple, 20'' rims, CC, AC, PS, chrome ladder racks, 218,480kms, 258-HLF, $12,500. 0409 617 077 or 0405 340 034.

BMW, R1100S, 2000, 42,000kms, EC, YBD-99, $9,500. (02)6026-5406. Howlong.

MILLARD, 2004, Week-ender, single beds, poptop, 14’, minimum use, Vantec protection in-side/out, EC, Q-49389. $19,000 ono. 5728-2903. Beechworth.

MOTORCYCLESHOLDEN, Combo, 1996, 1.4 litre, 5 speed manual, AC, power steer, NSW reg UEB-848. $2,800. Phone (02) 6041-6704. Albury.

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Ovens & Murray Football 2012

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THERE’S a fair bit of cat and mouse, or should I say Hawk and Pigeon going on with this one.

I’m talking about the Ovens and Murray’s most anticipated showdown ever; when Fev meets Barry.

They were two of the AFL’s “bad boys”. Wherever they go drama and attention seems to follow, but most importantly they were two of the most talented full forwards the game has seen. Brendan Fevola, a two time Coleman medallist, has been the Ovens and Murray’s highest pro-file recruit since the Wangaratta Rovers brought former Collingwood captain Bob Rose into the league. Fev has single handedly increased foot traffic into Ovens and Murray games and once he has got them there has mesmerised them with his on field antics and incredible football talent.

He sits on top of the league goal kicking ladder and has arguably been the competi-tion’s best player. Controversy and public-ity have followed him every step of the way. Barry Hall is also capable of a bit of on field con-troversy and media attention.

The Sydney Swans premiership captain has at times found it tough to contain his on field ag-gression; just ask former West Coast Eagle Brent Staker, but he too is a goal kicking machine and a super fit athlete. Barry played for St Kilda, Syd-ney and the Western Bulldogs and on Sunday will make his long awaited debut for the Wan-garatta Rovers. But will Fev be there to see it? When the Ovens and Murray changed the draw to accommodate Brendan Fevola’s debut it received a fair bit of criticism from all clubs. The Wanga-ratta Rovers were one of the most vocal.

So ironically when the Ovens and Murray once again rescheduled the fixture to ensure Barry Hall’s debut would almost be a stand alone game Yarrawonga didn’t want to come to the party. Time passed and after a very public stand-off the two clubs will finally meet at the WJ Finlay Oval, but will Brendan be there? A lot can and will change in a week. When I spoke to Fev last Saturday he said no, but he has foxed the media before. It does however seem to come down to the payment of his game day fee.

It was well publicised that the Myrtleford

Football Club paid Fev to play against them at a Saints home game. Wodonga refused to do the same but benefited from Fev’s appearance due to a draw anomaly that would see Brendan miss football for close to a month.

The Rovers also have refused to pay Fev to ap-pear, a decision that may leave the club red faced if he doesn’t front up for the game.

Wangaratta Rovers v Yarrawonga (that game!) Should both Brendan Fevola and Barry Hall grace the field on Sunday it will be country football’s biggest draw card.

The game will receive national coverage and supporters will travel hours to witness the spec-tacle. The game however does have more signifi-cance for each side as both attempt to finish on top of the ladder. An extra week off come finals time is a significant advantage and the winner on Sunday moves closer to achieving that. Yar-rawonga have a prolific midfield that was tamed last week by the Raiders, but that’s unlikely to happen two weeks in a row.

They have tall mobile defenders and as we know a power full forward. The Rovers only chink has been their forward line options and Barry Hall will obviously bolster this.

Just how quickly he will adapt to the Ovens and Murray style remains to be seen.

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JUSTIN Godfrey is determined not to let his disability get the better of him.

The Albury resident, 38, had his right leg amputated following a motorbike accident at age 15.

About three years after losing his leg, he took up wheelchair bas-ketball, and when he moved to the Border five years ago he started bike riding.

Using a prosthetic leg that clips into his bike pedal, he is now a lot faster than many able-bodied rid-ers.

“It’s very important not to let it get to you,” he told NewsWeekly.

“I see a lot of people sit back and do nothing and think that the whole world’s too hard.

“But once you actually try it, it’s not too bad.

“It’s good for your mind and body to get out of just sitting around.

“Some days it hurts and I can’t ride and those days it does really affect you.

“But you’ve still got to get through that sort of stuff.”

Justin finished 19th in the solo men’s division of the Pushy’s 6 Hour Enduro race at Nail Can Hill last weekend, out of 30 riders.

Considering there were state champions competing, he’s happy

with the result. “That was a pretty hard one ...

I’m usually in the top ten,” he said. “Not last year, but the year be-

fore, I was ranked number one in our local club.

“It’s a good 50 percent disad-vantage I have; I can only push down, not pull when I pedal.

“I’m missing half my lat muscles and my knee’s still quite knackered.”

It’s hard for Justin to unclip his artificial leg from the pedal during races, making riding a lot more dangerous.

He fell on the first lap of last weekend’s race after being cut off by another rider.

“It was very tricky getting used to riding with the leg when I first started,” he said.

“It took a while to get used to the balance and I fell off a lot.

“I did my shoulder once, dislo-cated it.

“I had a pedal through the shin. “There’s a lot of scratches and

dings on the prosthetic leg, but I don’t feel that.

“Now it’s not too bad.”Justin, who once aimed for

Paralympic selection before work and family commitments took over, said bike riding allowed him to be free.

“It’s all about the thrill of rid-ing around the mountains with the

fresh air,” he said. “It’s about getting out and try-

ing not to let most things stop me. “I try not to feel like I’ve got an

artificial leg when I mountain bike ride.

“It’s just the freedom of it that I like.”

Justin trains regularly and also runs using a “carbon fibre kanga-roo-looking thing”, which he uses when competing in triathlons.

He has competed in 12 hour solo mountain bike competitions and plans to take part in a 24 hour enduro ride.

“And there’s a few five day staged events … that would be ex-citing,” he said.

“There’s always plenty of events throughout the year.

“It can be scary but you’ve just got to have confidence in what you do.”

In other results from the week-end, Tony Montana finished first overall, Sam Chancellor finished first in the solo men category, Ka-tie Chancellor came first in the solo women, Evan Jeffery won the solo men 40-plus and Lisa Smallbone won the solo women 40-plus.

The event is hosted once a year by the Albury Wodonga Mountain Bikers.

Injury won’t take away my freedom

RIGHT: ACTION… Justin Godfrey competes in last weekend’s six hour mountain bike race at Nail Can Hill while wearing a prosthetic leg. Picture: BLAIR THOMSON

By TREVOR JACKSON

ALBURY Wodonga Bandits have split a tough double road trip to Tasmania with a win and a loss while the Lady Bandits, despite a big effort have returned home winless.

The Bandits 96-77 victory over North West Tasmania Thunder came after a narrow 87-92 defeat at the hands of Hobart Chargers the night before and leaves the Border side in fourth posi-tion on the south conference ladder.

The victory produced some quality perfor-mances from the Bandits with Mohamed Ntumba contributing a big double double with 30 points and 12 rebounds. Jazzmarr Ferguson was also prominent with 21 points and 10 assists while Ben Hollis made his presence felt under the hoop, pulling down 15 rebounds.

Coach Brad Chalmers said he was pleased with the result after making some subtle changes to the team’s style of play, which he said helped Ntumba create more opportunities under the hoop and should strengthen the team for the remainder of the season.

And with just three home games left, and the south conference ladder tight from top to bottom, he expected a tough back end of the season.

“It’s tightening up and I think it’ll continue to stay that way,” Chalmers said.

“A lot of the teams are really even and I think you’ll find maybe 17 wins might get first place. There’s lots of teams that can get to that number which puts pressure on every team in that mix. I’d much rather be in that boat than not.”

The Lady Bandits went down to Hobart by 21 points on the Friday night followed by a 19 point defeat at the hands of Launceston Tornadoes.

But some stand-out performances against the Tornadoes from Nya Mason, 12 points, 11 re-bounds, Maddy Plunkett, 12 points, 10 rebounds and Alex Duck, 19 points, nine rebounds showed some promise and the possibility of a home-court victory this weekend.

Both teams’ next home game will be held at Wodonga Sports and Leisure Centre Sunday from 1pm against Canberra.

Bandits split tough road trip

QUALITY… Mohamed Ntumba showed his style on the Tasmanian road trip, racking up some impressive figures.

By TREVOR JACKSON

TOUGH conditions greeted the riders on Saturday afternoon in the 52km Geoff Dixon Memorial Road Race staged around the In-digo Valley region.

Beginning at Steed Street in Wodonga around 20 riders headed off into inclement weather condi-tions and were buffeted by wind, rain and hail along the route.

The handicap event saw Al-bury’s Rhys Pollock and Wanga-ratta’s Matt Clark relegated to the back mark, giving the main start-ing group some 15 to 20 minutes jump.

By the halfway mark two ma-jor groups had formed. The limit riders, Jodi Uphill, Jessica Laws and Nikky Clark were caught by the two chasing groups, led strongly by Ashley O’Farrell, Clancy Lloyd and Damian Chris-tian.

Meanwhile, Pollock and Clark had caught the back groups and all that remained was a chase to the finish on the return from Indigo Creek.

In the closing stages of the race a pack had formed in the leading group with an inevitable sprint finish set.

Christian held his nerve and sprinted to the line, taking the honours ahead of Ken Payne and Lloyd. Uphill was the first female rider home with an impressive

STRENGTH… Damian Cristian and Rhys Pollock had to pull out all their strength in the adverse conditions to record outright victory and fastest time respectively.

Wind, rain and hail buffets riders in Geoff Dixon Memorial Road Race

fourth place overall.While Pollock and Clark were

ably assisted by Paul Ingwersen, Jason Dudenas and Brendan Washington they fell short of catching the limit markers by only 50 seconds.

In the battle of the back-mark-ers, Pollock was too strong and won the sprint from Clark to re-cord the fastest time.


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