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By Benjamin Millar

Police have escalated their investigation into the vandalism of Yarravilles new parking meters following a second attack within a week of their roll-out.

Vandals smashed the screens of at least eight of the machines last week, causing damage estimated at $16,000.

A separate attack a week earlier jammed payment slots with construction adhesive. e meters, covering 97 parking spaces, were installed last month at a cost of about $120,000.

Cops track meter vandalsFootscray police inspector Adrian Healy

said the damage was disappointing and an inappropriate response to paid parking.

Senior Detective Brendan OMahoney, who is leading the investigation, said police were following up numerous lines of inquiry.

Its public property and expensive equipment. We will be following a number of leads, he said. Were asking anyone with information to contact CrimeStoppers.

Maribyrnong council chief executive Stephen Wall said council ocers were yet to work out the exact cost of repairs, which will

determine whether the cost is claimed under insurance.

Star Weekly understands a number of Star Weekly understands a number of Star Weeklymotion-sensitive cameras have been installed in recent days to alert police to suspicious activity around the meters.

Both the Yarraville Traders Association and the Yarraville Village Says No To Paid Parking group have condemned the vandalism, which came as traders argue that implementation of paid parking has led to a downturn in business and turned Yarraville into a ghost town.

Most traders who spoke with Star Weekly

said the downturn had been immediately felt, but e Village Store owner Daniel Anderson said it was too soon to make a direct link.

We dont agree with the introduction of paid parking, but given all the roadworks we have been having, parking has already been a problem over recent weeks, so its too early to say what impact [paid parking] will have, he said.

Paid parking opponents have organised a Village wake, to commiserate the death of the village. It will be held in front of the Sun eatre from 2pm on Saturday.

Nobody knows the Maribyrnong River like Peter Somerville.

Cruising The Blackbird up and down the river four days a week for the past 36 years has provided the captain with insights into both the physical and psychological impact of the waterway on society as well as humankinds impact on the river.

Mr Somerville is quick to point out the Maribyrnong was discovered by white settlers a day before the Yarra River, and he cheerfully pronounces the river as the more important of the two.

People from the western suburbs learnt to swim in this river; its always been very much a part of their life, he says.

Mr Somerville is critical of development thats encroached on the rivers edge, but hes pleased with the improvements made since he began operating his ferry on the river in 1979.

Mr Somerville will be part of a panel discussion next week that will explore ways in which rivers connect and divide a city.

The free Victoria University Game Changers Conversation Series event will be at VU at MetroWest, 138 Nicholson Street, Footscray, from 6.30-8pm, Thursday, September 17.

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7.7 per cent compared to the same period in the previous year.

In the year to March, 2015, oences recorded in the 3018 postcode made up 0.2 per cent of all recorded oences across the state, she said.

Hobsons Bay police inspector Michelle Young reassured Altona residents their suburb was safe and one of her favourite spots to relax with her family.

As the Local Area Commander of Hobsons Bay, which includes Altona, I believe the suburb is a hidden gem in the western suburbs, she

Claims that Altona is one of Australias worst suburbs for crime have been rubbished by Victoria Police and the Crime Statistics Agency.

In an online article, national media outlet Scoopla placed Altona in Victorias top ve worst suburbs, reporting that it was a nightmare for residents who deal with crime and social problems.

e publisher told Star Weekly the article Star Weekly the article Star Weeklywas based on crime statistics from www.myboot.com. But the link for Victorian crime gures was unavailable on that website and

the publisher did not respond to our request to provide the data or comment.

According to the Crime Statistics Agency (CSA), in the 12 months to March, 2015, the ve Victorian areas with the highest number of oences recorded by Victoria Police were Melbourne postcode 3000 (22,466), Dandenong (9173), Frankston (8459), Ballarat (6661) and Werribee (6289).

CSA chief statistician Fiona Dowsley said Victoria Police data showed 854 oences were recorded in the Altona postcode 3018 in the 12 months to March, 2015 down

said. And with development around both retail and residential areas, its a locale which Im sure will continue to grow in attraction.

Altona is a vibrant and diverse suburb and for me, personally, its a place where I spend a lot of time in summer with my family to take advantage of the sublime beach location.

e community is a friendly one and Im condent that anyone living in Altona would not agree with anyone claiming it is a lesser place to live.

Goya Dmytryshchak

Hidden gem Altona denies high-crime claim

e Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal has given the go-ahead for a three-storey development in Yarraville despite strong community and council opposition.

e $5 million development for 83 Gamon Street went before VCAT in June aer being knocked back by Maribyrnong council in December.

Real Property Investors plans to build 17 units, a shop and caf in a mixed-use zone with a heritage overlay attracted 51 objections.

Council knocked it back on a range of grounds, including inappropriate design, failure to satisfy neighbourhood character, amenity impacts on adjoining residents, and height and scale failing to respect the areas heritage signicance.

Objectors also criticised poor amenity, overshadowing, visual bulk and lack of visitor parking.

But the developer argued the proposal met heritage requirements, the purpose of the mixed-use zone and reasonable amenity expectations of adjoining properties.

VCAT member Frank Dawson found signicant changes had been made to the original plans, including increased setbacks, improved open spaces and solar access, and a reduction in building height from 11.02 metres to 9.65 metres.

He noted the concerns of Seddon Community Group secretary Pam Mulready that the proposal would dwarf the streetscape and destroy the public realm on Gamon Street.

I can understand concern that the proposed development will introduce change into what is a well-established area, he said. I cannot, however, conclude that the proposal will destroy the public realm in Gamon Street.

Ben Millar

VCAT overrulesunit objections

By Benjamin Millar

A Maidstone mother has issued a heartfelt plea to be reunited with her young daughter stranded in Vietnam aer her father allegedly took o with the familys passports.

Duong Nguyen, the mother of 11-year-old schoolgirl Kate Vo, said the pair ew to Vietnam in July with her recently estranged husband.

On arrival, he allegedly took the familys Australian passports and later claimed they had been stolen from a hotel room at gunpoint.

Ms Nguyen visited the Australian embassy in Ho Chi Minh City seeking replacement passports but could not get one for Kate even though shes an Australian citizen.

Consular ocials in Vietnam insisted the fathers signature be provided in order to issue Kate a passport, leaving her stranded with family in Ho Chi Minh City as her mother returned home to seek help.

Ms Nguyen said Kate, in year 5 at Footscray West Primary School, was missing her family, friends, school and dance classes.

She doesnt want to go anywhere, Ms Nguyen said. She just stays in bed very sad and Im very worried about her.

Fighting back tears, she told Star Weekly the Star Weekly the Star Weeklysituation had le them both deeply upset.

I miss my daughter very much. I really want to bring her back here because she needs to go to school. I want them to make my daughter a passport so I can bring her back.

Ms Nguyen said she had no family in Australia and had been le homeless by her separation.

She has been unable to contact her husband, who is thought to be back in Australia.

I cant contact him, she said. Now I have nothing. My daughter is stuck there and I cant get her back.

Footscray youth worker Les Twentyman accompanied Ms Nguyen as she delivered a letter to the Department of Foreign Aairs and Trade on Monday seeking her daughters return. In the letter she said she had returned to Melbourne to try to nd her ex-husband, but he had been elusive and unavailable and not

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Duong Nguyen with daughter Kate Vo, 11, who is stuck in Vietnam without a passport. (Supplied)

at all co-operative in assisting me to have our daughter return to Australia.

A DFAT spokeswoman said the department did not comment on individual passport cases.

DFAT is aware of this case and places a high priority on the welfare of children, she said.

e spokeswoman said requiring a childs

passport application to include the written consent of each parent or guardian aimed to protect children from abduction and the rights of both parents.

If full consent cannot be provided, the childs application can be considered under special-circumstance provisions, she said.


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COUNCIL MEETINGS IN SEPTEMBERTuesday 15, 6.30pm Ordinary Council Meeting

All meetings of Council and its Special Committees are open to the public and are held in the Maribyrnong Council Offices, corner Hyde and Napier Streets, Footscray.

Agendas are available on Councils website the Friday before the meeting at www.maribyrnong.vic.gov.au/meetings

Council provides families with a weekly drop in service and an appointment service (for children aged 2, 4, 6 & 12 months ONLY. Bookings taken one month in advance.)

To make a booking please contact 9688 0501. Please ensure you bring your childs Health Record Book and Medicare card to all immunisation sessions.

For more information contact Maternal and Child Health administration on 9688 0200 or 9688 0200 or 9688 0200 www.maribyrnong.vic.gov.au

Tell your story about Braybrooks iconic Skinner Pavilion and J A Chigwidden Grandstand

Council is asking the community to tell their stories and submit their photos of their meaningful moments at the Skinner Pavilion and the J A Chigwidden Grandstand.

These memories will form the content for a Skinner Pavilion and the J A Chigwidden Grandstand Historical Wall, to be later placed in the sporting pavilion at the Braybrook Community Hub. The Historical Wall will honour the significant role the pavilion and grandstand have played in Braybrooks history as the sporting place to be in the western region, hosting large crowds of VFA and VFL spectators.

The pavilion and the grandstand will be demolished, commencing this month and anticipated to be complete by mid November.

The $12.5 million Braybrook Community Hub opened in March this year. As part of the Hub redevelopment, the community now has a modern and accessible sport pavilion that features social rooms for clubs and hire use, fully accessible change rooms, views onto oval for spectators, storage, modern kitchen and appliances.

Send all material to:

Recreation Services, Maribyrnong City Council

PO Box 58, Footscray VIC 3011

Or email to [email protected] and write in the subject line Attn: Recreation Services. Or visit maribyrnong.engagementhq.com or www.maribyrnong.vic.gov.au to submit your stories.

Local Laws Review Councils Local Laws Review is underway and we want to hear your thoughts on it to ensure we are meeting our communitys expectations.

Local Laws are a fundamental part of our daily life here in Maribyrnong. Council has these laws in place to protect our entire community so we can experience a safe and enjoyable Maribyrnong.

For more information and to have your say, visit maribyrnong.engagementhq.com or www.maribyrnong.vic.gov.au

ECO CORNERGarage Sale TrailStart organising your Garage Sale for 24 October and take 24 October and take 24 Octoberadvantage of National and local promotion as part of an Australian wide community day.

Sell old stuff, pre loved, vintage, upcycled - sell anything at all. Garage Sale Trail is a perfect opportunity for households to declutter, make some extra cash and meet your neighbours.

Registrations for garage sales are now open at www.garagesaletrail.com.au

As we roll into spring and the weather warms up, we can look forward to getting outdoors and taking part in all that the City of Maribyrnong has to offer. Taking part in community activities and getting active is at the heart of many Council programs that we proudly deliver.

We have just announced our Active Maribyrnong Summer Grants program. The Grants program is an innovative and

inclusive way that Council has responded to the need for increased participation in sport by some of our marginalised communities. Council has contributed $20,000 to the Grants program and Cricket Victoria has contributed an additional $15,000. Successful Grants recipients will receive 75 per cent off club membership costs up to $200.

The Grants program has been developed to target children aged 5-18 to actively participate in community sport and recreation. The Grants program also targets young people of all abilities, young people with financial disadvantage and young females wanting to play team sport.

More information, visit www.maribyrnong.vic.gov.au

Last week, Council also proudly launched the Shes Game Gender Equity in Sport program.

Its concerning to know that less than 20 per cent of people who play sport in Maribyrnong are female. In direct response to this finding, Council created Shes Game to provide more opportunities for women and girls to join sporting clubs and boost participation.

Funded through Medicare Local Macedon Ranges North West Melbourne, and developed with Leisure Networks, the program aims to educate local clubs on the benefits of increasing female participation and inclusion, the barriers that some women face, and action clubs can take to overcome these barriers.

More information, visit www.maribyrnong.vic.gov.au

At every opportunity, through every program, Council strives to create and foster an inclusive city where the same opportunities are available to everyone - regardless of income, ability, gender or any other life circumstance. Everyone in our city has the right to achieve their goals in life.

And this spring, Festival City keeps rolling out events across the board, in every pocket of our city. Check out the September Events Calendar to the right to see what event captures your interest this month, there is plenty on offer. Here in Festival City, youll be spoilt for choice.

Cr Nam Quach Mayor of the City of Maribyrnong

Childrens Lantern Festival

12 September 2015, 11am- 8pm Nicholson St Mall, Footscray www.vcavic.net or www.faba.org.au

find.fitness.footscray 14-17 September, 12noon-1pm daily Nicholson St Mall, FootscrayBody balance, Zumba, CxWorx, Kettlebell classes

www.vu.edu.au/sport

Fringe Out West Melbourne Fringe Festival 16 September - 4 October 2015 Be spoilt for choice with two weeks of independent arts in Melbournes West.

www.festivalcity.com.au

Game Changers Series Crossing the River 17 September 2015, 6.30-7.45pm (pop up bar from 5.30-6.20pm)VU@Metrowest138 Nicholson Street, FootscrayA dynamic discussion about how rivers connect and divide a city.


River of Lives Exhibition Until 18 September 2015VU@Metrowest138 Nicholson Street, FootscrayFeaturing photography by Daniela Rodriguez and film by Bayden Findlay.

WestSide Discovery Tours21-27 September 2015Various locationsFall in love with the West join one of our free eclectic tours led by local gems who hold the west close to their hearts.




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A project that could take thousands of trucks o inner-west streets has been le languishing while the state government pursues its privatisation of Melbournes port.

e $58 million Port Rail Shuttle proposes shiing freight between Swanson Dock and three inland container terminals, and has been in the pipeline since 2007.

e freight rail shuttle could take an estimated 3500 trucks each day o city roads.

Despite already accepting $38 million in federal government funds and allocating $20 million from its own 2014-15 budget for the shuttle, the state government has eectively abandoned the project while it tries to privatise the Port of Melbourne.

Western suburbs Greens MP Colleen Hartland has slammed both current and previous governments over the delay.

e Labor government has a cheap and quick solution to remove more than half the trucks from our local streets, and they have dumped it, she said.

Ms Hartland last week told Parliament the people of Yarraville and Footscray put up with pollution, noise and road safety risks from thousands of port-bound container trucks on a daily basis.

Its an absolute outrage that the Labor government is willing to consider making motorists and governments pay $5.5 billion for the Western Distributor proposal, when there is a far more aordable and eective solution available.

A spokesman for Roads and Ports Minister Luke Donnellan said the government still supported a freight rail proposal at the port.

e Port Rail Shuttle is one concept that may lead to improved rail modal share at the Port of Melbourne, but there are a range of other potential initiatives, he said.

e government will pursue these in conjunction with the Port of Melbourne lease transaction.

e successful bidder would be required to protect rail corridors inside the port and consider rail options during its lease term.

Victoria University logistics expert Hermione Parsons warns port privatisation could leave taxpayers facing an expensive compensation bill.

Ms Parsons on Monday told Victoria Universitys Port Privatisation in Australia forum that container capacity at the Port of Melbourne would be reached in the next 20 years.

Currently, the privatisation proposal exposes Victorians to a massive compensation payout if a second container port is developed in the next 50 years, Ms Parsons said.

Public hearings into the proposed lease of the Port of Melbourne began yesterday and continue today.

Greens pump up port rail plan

There is a far more affordable and effective solution - Colleen Hartland

Yarraville has seen the end of an era with Keith Prentice moving on from Heather Dell bakery.

Keith 61, has stepped aside from the business 64 years aer his grandmother, Meg Prentice, opened the Anderson Street bakery in 1951.

I came down when I was 21 and Ive been here six days a week ever since, he said.

Aer learning the tricks of the trade Mr Prentice eventually took over the bakery from his grandmother, ensuring traditional favourites such as the Swiss pineapple cake and Neenish tarts faithfully lived on.

e striking window displays and timeless treats have stood the test of time, Heather Dell surviving every food fad and fashion by staying true to a focus on quality and customer care. Mr Prentice said the lead-up to his departure

last weekend le him with mixed emotions. You dont stay somewhere for 40 years unless youre surrounded by fantastic people, he said.

You become friends with your customers. In 40 years I dont think theres been a day I havent given 100 per cent to what Im doing.

But the time has come to hang up the apron and spend more time with family, including two grandchildren in Western Australia.

Ill be there for the three-year-olds birthday. at means so much to me, Mr Prentice said.

He assures customers the Heather Dell is in safe hands under the ownership of a local brother and sister, who have vowed to keep the favourites owing.

Benjamin Millar

Keith says good pieKeith Prentice is retiring from a bakery his family started in 1951. (Mathew Lynn)

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Bail skipper soughtPolice are appealing for public help to nd Steven Standage, 48, who is wanted for failing to answer bail in relation to burglary, theft and assault charges. Standage is known to frequent the western suburbs, particularly Footscray and St Albans. He is of thin build and has short, receding grey hair. Anyone with information should contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or www.crimestoppersvic.com.au

Railway workshop on agendaPeople behind a campaign to preserve the historic Spotswood railway workshop complex are holding a community gathering at Spottiswoode Hotel on Tuesday at 7.30pm. They hope to transform the Way & Works Workshop at 561-569 Melbourne Road into community space. Preliminary concepts will be presented at the meeting. Contact spotswoodrwaywshopspubnite.eventbrite.com

Indigenous stories at the libraryHobsons Bays rst Aboriginal story- time, presented by Eva Jo Edwards, will be held at Williamstown library from 10.30-11.30am on Saturday. A book sale will run from 10am-12.45pm, with all proceeds going to the Indigenous Literacy Foundation to support early literacy projects in remote communities.

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Friends of Greenwich Bay will celebrate Bushcares Major Day Out on Sunday with an event looking at wildlife and conservation practices around the world.

ere will be a walk, talk and slides at Sandy Point Nature Reserve in Newport, exploring initiatives undertaken in Africa, the Galapagos Islands and locally.

Hobsons Bays conservation and environment team leader, Frank Fardell, will lead a walk at Sandy Point, near the boat ramp at the northern end of the Strand.

Mr Fardell, recently returned from Africa and the Galapagos Islands, will share his wildlife conservation experiences from

overseas with a slide show at the Greenwich Reserve sports pavilion.

Maria McGuane, of the Friends group, urged the public to attend.

Its a great opportunity to learn more about our local coastal bushland, she said.

e group started in 1996 and revegetates and cares for coastal bushland and wildlife.

e event is from 9.30am-noon; meet at the Greenwich Reserve sports pavilion (Melwaymap 56 C5).

For details, contact Maria on 0400 850 370 or email [email protected].

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Learn as you walkFrank Fardell has studied conservation management in Africa and the Galapagos Islands. (Supplied)

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An Altona Meadows street was blocked o for almost seven hours because of a bomb scare last Saturday.

e Victoria Police bomb response unit was called to Hook Street about 10am aer a resident saw a suspicious package under a hatchback parked in a carport at their house.

e squad used a robot to examine the suspected bomb.

e area was deemed safe and the street reopened at 4.50pm.

Police have not revealed what the suspicious item was, except to say it was not an explosive.

Hobsons Bays Inspector Michelle Young said people were encouraged to report anything that might be a bomb.

I think one of the main messages is that if residents locate anything they feel resembles an explosive device, they dont touch it, they call police, she said.

We have a response to incidents like that, whether its deemed to be real or not.

If people nd something, dont touch it, leave it there.

Well attend and assess, so it goes into a standard type of response where the chemist will come out, the bomb squad will come out.

Whether it was real or not, in any event its more about people feeling condent to leave the device and call police. A response will occur.

Goya Dmytryshchak

Bomb scarecloses street

By Benjamin Millar

A derelict house in Braybrook that attracts squatters and heavy drug users has neighbours fearing for their safety.

e Hancock Crescent house has been le derelict for more than two years despite regular complaints by residents to police and Maribyrnong council.

It has been attacked by taggers and has a number of smashed windows. e yard is used as a regular dumping ground.

Neighbour Denise Meredith said the house and property had dumped rubbish, used syringes and rats, and smelled of rotting and human waste.

Its infested with rats, she said.Its a disgusting mess. ere are squatters

there; theres no sewerage and it reeks of urine and faeces.

Residents are frightened to live around there.

Ms Meredith said she also feared for the health and safety of anyone squatting in the property.

Residents have been trying to get something done and have been contacting council for some time, but nothing has been done about it, she said.

Maribyrnong council sustainable development director Nigel Higgins said the council had received and acted on numerous complaints about the house in the past year. He said the council had issued a number of

Little house of horrors

Neighbour Denise Meredith has complained about the derelict Braybrook house. (Damjan Janevski)

clean-up notices, which the property owners had acted on.

But rubbish has built up again and further notices were issued on the owners, he said. ey failed to comply and the property remained in an unsightly condition, despite a 30-day timeframe to clean it up.

Contractors hired by the council have been working since last week to clean up the property. e council is taking legal action against the owners for failure to comply and to recoup the cost of the clean-up.

Star Weekly was unable to contact the Star Weekly was unable to contact the Star Weeklyowners.

Its infested with rats. Its a disgusting mess - Denise Meredith

The CoodabeenChampions are coming to AmarcoTuesday 22 September at 10.30amJoin us for this free event, tour Amarco and experience retirement living at its best.

Greg Champion and Ian Cover are two of the key members of ABC Radios Coodabeen Champions. In the lead up to the AFL Grand Final, theyre takingtheir show on the road to perform live for legions of fans across Victoria.

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Special Operations Group police used a battering ram to smash their way into a West Footscray house on Friday.

Heavily armed police arrived at the house in First Street about 1pm, hunting for a man in relation to a violent home-invasion in Caroline Springs.

Police used a loudspeaker to repeatedly order a man to leave the house with his hands in the air. About 2.15pm, police drove an armoured vehicle through the front fence and used a battering device attached to the vehicle to break down the front door.

A man and a woman, their hands in the air, then le through the smashed doorway.

e man, a 30-year-old from Kings Park, was wanted for questioning over an aggravated burglary in Caroline Springs on August 27.

Police allege two men armed with a metal pole and a gun kicked in the front door of a

Barn Elms Parade home about 10.30pm. A man and a woman and their three children were home at the time. e woman hid behind the kitchen counter while the man was told to lie on the oor.

One intruder allegedly pointed the gun at him and red a shot in his direction, hitting the wall behind him, near where the wife was hiding.

Both men then ed and were last seen running east towards Caroline Springs Boulevard.

Police are yet to detail any charges against the arrested man.

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By Goya Dmytryshchak

e new owners of Altonas IGA have ripped out the parking machine from their Pier Street supermarket.

e store was taken over by Metcash last month.

e move comes as Hobsons Bay council trials free parking in Williamstown to help struggling Nelson Place traders, and as Maribyrnong council uses security patrols to guard new meters in Yarraville which were vandalised twice in a fortnight.

Altona IGA spokesman Tim Wisdom said

Mr Wisdom said some of the people parking at IGA were not customers, but that wasnt a problem.

I know local gym members are using the park, and [customers from] the cafe across the road are using the carpark, but its not an issue as long as its not full and our shoppers can nd somewhere to park, he said.

Hobsons Bay council is waiving $3-an-hour parking fees in Nelson Place, Williamstown, from Monday to ursday until the end of October.

Parking is free between ompson and Pasco streets, and in Syme Street.

paid parking had cost the business. e store was owned originally by an independent retailer and he, unfortunately, had to exit the business for nancial reasons, he said.

Weve taken over the store, getting it running so the community can shop here again.

e important part for us was to remove any kind of barrier where a customer would have to pay for parking.

Mr Wisdom said Metcash felt paid parking deterred shoppers.

If you come to shop at IGA you shouldnt have to pay for parking, he said.

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IGAs Tim Wisdom says customers should not have to pay for parking. (Goya Dmytryshchak)


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A man convicted of cultivating 200 kilograms of cannabis at a Werribee property and at his Altona North home has received a working- with-children card so he can drive a bus.

e secretary to the state Department of Justice opposed the move.

e Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal last week overturned the decision and ordered the secretary to issue a card.

VCAT deputy president Heather Lambrick said she was satised a reasonable person would allow their child to have unsupervised contact

e court was told that he needed cannabis to alleviate the pain of a back ailment.

Ms Lambrick said she accepted that he was suering chronic pain that was aecting every aspect of his life and was desperate for relief.

[He] does not suer from any mental illness, long-term drug or alcohol misuse, or

with the man and that his engagement in child- related work did not pose an unjustiable risk to children.

e secretary had emphasised that the man grew cannabis at his home, where his children were present and where he presumably used it in front of them.

e man denied that his children were aware of the cannabis.

In 2012, at age 50, the man was sentenced by the Melbourne County Court to a minimum of two years jail for cultivating a commercial quantity of cannabis as well as cultivation for personal use.

have pressing nancial concerns, she said. His pain is now appropriately managed.

e mans employer since 1989 remained loyal to him, enabling him to keep his job while on bail and be re-employed upon release from prison.

e head of the Albanian Australian Islamic Society provided the tribunal with a testimonial for the man.

e reasonable person would have regard to the fact that he has worked as a bus driver, exposed to children for many years, without previous incident, Ms Lambrick said.

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Like many girls, Alice has a thing for shoes eating shoes, that is.

So, when the four-year-old English bull terrier munched her way through half of one of owner Ben Portellis work boots last month, he and wife Janiece didnt think it would result in life-or-death vet surgery costing $8200.

I came home and she had the shoe in her dog house, but there were bits of leather around her kennel so I thought maybe she hasnt actually eaten anything, Mrs Portelli said.

A week later, the Seabrook pair rushed Alice to the emergency ward at the University of Melbourne Vet Hospital at Hoppers Crossing aer she started throwing up bile. Abdominal X-rays revealed three metal shoelace hooks in Alices stomach and intestine.

An emergency surgery and anaesthesia team were called in to remove the hooks.

e surgeon rang me to say she had a 20 per cent chance of making it through the night, Mrs Portelli said.

I was really upset and the next day she had to be put on oxygen because she wasnt doing so well.

I went in later that day expecting to see a dog that was dying and out she walked, doing fantastically.

Operating surgeon Takanori Sugiyama said Alice made a miraculous recovery aer ve days in intensive care, and her two-week follow-up visit showed her wound had completely healed.

Dr Sugiyama said it was common for dogs to eat household items and clothes, but Alices boot snack had caused signicant damage to her intestines.

Alice is a lucky girl to be healthy and happy again, Dr Sugiyama said.

e surgery set back the Portellis $8200,

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Victoria University has unveiled a program of events and activities to celebrate 100 years of providing education in Melbournes west.

Federal Education Minister Christopher Pyne ocially launched the centenary celebrations recently to an audience that included alumni who studied at the original Footscray Technical School from 1938.

Student protesters had earlier clashed with security sta protecting Mr Pyne as he arrived to deliver his speech at the launch.

Victoria University grew out of the Footscray Technical School, which opened in February, 1916.

VU vice-chancellor Peter Dawkins said principal Arch Hoadley took up the challenge 100 years ago to oer education opportunities to the areas diverse communities.

Today, we continue to rise to new challenges to support skills and job growth, and improve access to education across Melbourne and the western region, he said.

Program highlights across 2016 will include a centenary dinner in the National Gallery of Victorias Great Hall, a centenary ball for past and present members of the VU community, and a VU homecoming weekend for sta and students of VUs predecessor institutes.

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A Footscray writer is helping prepare people for life in a world of climate change.

Former environment editor of e Conversation, Jane Rawson (pictured), has joined with James Whitmore her replacement in the role to co-write e Handbook: Surviving and Living with Climate Change.

e award-winning author notes that urban dwellers may feel safe from some of the eects of climate change, such as bushres and severe frosts, but the problem will still impact dramatically on urban communities.

She points out the likelihood of increased pressure on water and electricity supplies, disruptions to food supplies, rising sea levels and the risk to life of longer, hotter heatwaves.

ere are denitely some unknowns about the eects climate change will have, but we do know one of the most severe eects will be an increase in heatwaves, Rawson said.

ey already kill more people than re and ood.

e guide aims to provide practical advice on how people can begin to adapt now and prepare for the physical, mental and emotional challenges associated with climate change.

e handbook discusses ways to provide your own food, power and water, ideas on how you can still get around, and new ways to think about home and possessions.

We feel while governments have put a little bit of work into reducing emissions, we dont think there is a lot of adaptation work in this country.

Guide to a new,Guide to a new,Guide to a new,sweat life

Rawson makes it clear the book is not Rawson makes it clear the book is not a survivalists guide to hiding away in a a survivalists guide to hiding away in a bunker as the world burns around you.bunker as the world burns around you.

Its about how to build stronger Its about how to build stronger communities. Forming good links with communities. Forming good links with people is going to be the way to deal with people is going to be the way to deal with this.

e Handbook: Surviving and Living with e Handbook: Surviving and Living with Climate Change is available at bookshops or is available at bookshops or via www.survivingclimatechange.netvia www.survivingclimatechange.net

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A Williamstown North business is restoring an EJ Holden for the EJ Whitten Foundation to raise awareness of mens health during Prostate Cancer Awareness Month.

Bodymaster Prestige Paint and Panel, co-owned by Declan McKearney and partner Samantha Martin, have set themselves the hard task of restoring the vehicle in time to be auctioned at the EJ Whitten grand nal luncheon on September 30.

Cars is what I do and thats when I came up with the idea to restore an EJ Holden for the EJ Whitten Foundation, Mr McKearney said.

We have had about nine weeks. I may have bitten o more than I can chew, but well chew as hard as we can and get it done.

EJ Whitten Foundation ambassadors and AFL legends Billy Brownless, Robert Dipper Dipierdomenico, Sam Kekovich, Doug Hawkins, Russell Gilbert and Ted Whitten jnr have pitched in to help restore the car, donated by Rare Spares.

e restoration is being lmed for a TV show to be called Resto my Ride.

is year marks the 20th anniversary since the death of Footscray AFL legend EJ (Mr Football) Whitten.

Given its such a signicant year for the foundation and that the car is being auctioned at the end of Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, we simply had to get it done for the foundation this year, Ms Martin said.

Were donating the entire car, so what they make for it goes directly into prostate cancer research and mens health initiatives through the EJ Whitten Foundation.

One in nine Australian men will develop prostate cancer, the second-most-common form of cancer in men.

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Declan McKearney restores the EJ Holden. (Mathew Lynn)

Rooster owners in Hobsons Bay will need a permit to keep their feathered friends if local laws are revised as proposed.

A report presented at Tuesday nights council meeting proposes that a council ocer inspect chicken coups to ensure compliance with local laws and notify adjoining neighbours, seeking written conrmation that they dont object to a rooster.

As reported by Star Weekly, Seaholmes Star Weekly, Seaholmes Star WeeklyDiana Rice has made a submission opposing any ban on keeping roosters.

Ms Rice manages the crowing of her silver-spangled Hamburg, named Jack, by putting him in a box each night.

e council received 18 complaints about crowing roosters last year. Ms Rice said this represented one complaint for every 1700 households and none were about Jack.

e council ocers report did not propose a total ban on roosters, unlike most metropolitan councils.

e majority of inner metropolitan councils prohibit the keeping of roosters and, in some cases, penalties apply, the report stated. It proposed that, using the revised law, the council would investigate any rooster noise complaint.

According to research crowing is activated by a roosters circadian rhythm rather than by light. is means that a rooster will still crow if kept in total darkness, although the crowing may be reduced, it stated.

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e Shane Howard Trio will perform songs from the Deeper South album, a fusion of folk and Celtic genres.

Its a bit like Ulysses returning from the Trojan War, you know, Howard said. Hes older, hes wiser, hes riddled with self-doubt, hes not quite sure about his place in the world and hes not quite sure where the world is at. And I guess I feel a bit like that myself.

Howard recently entered the spotlight when the group Reclaim Australia used Goanna hit Solid Rock to promote its cause.Solid Rock to promote its cause.Solid Rock

Howard, a descendent of Irish refugees, had just returned from a six-week stint in Ireland

when told about the use of his song at Reclaim Australia rallies.

I was confronted and upset by that it was a song that spoke out strongly about the racism that Aboriginal people had experienced, he said. I did some research on Reclaim Australia and theres some very disturbing philosophy at the back of that. My people came here from Ireland in the early 1850s as refugees from the Great Hunger when 1.5 million people starved to death and 1.5 million ed, Howard said.

For us to turn our backs and say we dont want refugees coming into our country is an absolute dereliction of our history.

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While most park-and-ride carparks in Hobsons Bay are overowing, one in Altona North is so desolate and neglected it has been described as scary.

Cr Sandra Wilson is calling on Public Transport Victoria (PTV) to stop neglecting the carpark, o Millers Road, which services the 232 bus route to Queen Victoria Market.

Cr Wilson recently used the carpark and said she was too scared to return to her car.

Arriving on my return journey from the city at 7pm, my car was the only one le in this dark, desolate carpark, she said.

I had an instant feeling of unease and vulnerability.

e bus driver shared my concern by letting me o near my car and not driving to the bus stop until I had reached it.

She said the carpark was poorly lit as lightpoles appeared not to be working and it was badly maintained, with cracked pavements.

Burnout marks point to recent hoon activity, while glass from smashed car windows is scattered on the ground.

ere are cameras, but these point towards the gratti-covered bus shelter instead of the carpark.

Im staggered at the neglect of this park-and-ride facility in Hobsons Bay, Cr Wilson said.

e neglect and lack of safety for commuters is turning people away from using the 232 bus service, which is a really direct and quick route to the city.

Public transport options are already reduced for our community because of the

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Cr Sandra Wilson at the Miller Road carpark she considers to be frightening. (Mathew Lynn)

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poor train service on the Altona loop. is neglect just adds insult to injury and I question whether the government or PTV are serious about improving public transport for our community.

I ask that PTV improve the safety at this

park-and-ride facility as a priority before something serious happens.

Cr Wilson raised the issue at Tuesday nights council meeting.

PTV spokesman John Lindsay said: PTV has noted the concerns and will investigate .

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e food was cooked beautifully in an old French wine barrel transformed into an outdoor barbecue.

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If youre really hungry, the Flame Bar & Grill along the waterfront on Beach Street will appease any appetite, particularly if you like pork ribs in a delicious sauce.

And for something more cultural, try the Blue Kanu, a Polynasia restaurant that blends Pacic and Asian style cultures and food. e ambience, dcor and food make it memorable.

And, of course, theres the Fergburger. Located in Shotover Street, its not hard to nd. Just look for the long line of people outside crowding the footpath. Our 25-minute wait was worth it, though. You just cant go past a Fergburger in Queenstown.



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Frock swapMore than 90 stalls will be on offer for the next Melbourne Frock Swap, 10am-4pm, Sunday, September 20, at Seaworks.

Woodcut showSee collaborative artworks created by asylum seekers and refugees who attended wood-cut workshops. The exhibition opens 5-8pm Friday, September 18, closing September 24, at the Dancing Dog, 42 Albert Street, Footscray. 9689 2566

Magda talkAuthor Magda Szubanski will be chatting about her new book Reckoning: A Memoir at the Sun Theatre, 6pm, Thursday, September 24. Free, bookings required. 9689 0661 or [email protected]

Laverton coursesAged care, childcare and Home and Community Care courses are starting at Laverton Community Education Centre. Government funding is available. Courses are easily accessible by Laverton train station. 9369 2726

Sing with usWillin Wimmin choir is calling on women who love to sing. No audition or experience necessary. Rehearsals every Wednesday at 7.30pm in Williamstown. Steph, 0409 856 071 or [email protected]

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

Autorama on again Renegades Hot Rod and Custom Club is holding its fth annual Westside Autorama Car and Bike Show on Sunday. The event is from 8am-2.30pm at Westside Indoor Sports, corner Grieve Parade and Dohertys Road, Alton North. Prizes for top cars and bikes will be presented at 1pm. General admission $5, children free. Register vehicles for $15 before 11.30am, or by contacting the club on: [email protected] or 0411 327 515

Holiday funBook now for school holiday adventures with Yarraville Community Centre. Activities will run all day during the rst week and will include cooking, paper marbling, making a book or dream-catcher, superhero costume illustration and gardening. 9687 1560 for www.ycc.net.au

Lions anniversaryThe Lions Club of Altona will hold a gala 50th anniversary dinner on October 14 at Williamstown RSL Club. Bookings close September 28. Anne, 0409 413 230 or [email protected]

Tai chiJoin in tai chi sessions at The Village, 1-49 Paas Place, Williamstown, Mondays, 8.50-9.45am, rst time free. Jen, 9393 9359

Art societyHobsons Bay Art Society activities include classes, monthly events and workshops. Janette, 0400 671 616

Help care for kidsAnglicare Yarraville urgently needs foster parents. [email protected] or 9396 7403

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With rendering and a stacked-stone feature facade, this is a house thats been stylishly updated inside and out to suit modern lifestyles. A fully self-contained bungalow out the back is a great bonus, ideal for guests, a teen or extended family. Three bedrooms (the main with walk-in wardrobe), a smart modern bathroom and laundry are ranged down the right-hand side of the house, with living zones of a separate open-plan lounge, the kitchen and dining areas down the other side through to the rear. Glossy, large-format oor tiles delineate the living areas, and a Coonara wood heater and split-system take care of climate control. The kitchen is stylish, with a combination of timber-look and burgundy cabinetry, a window splashback, 900mm gas cooktop and wall oven. A large covered pergola links to the backyard. A sliding gate opens to a concrete driveway leading to a carport.

Sweeney Altona: 9398 3799 Price: $650,000 $700,000Auction: September 19 at 1pm

ALTONA NORTH 36 Seventh Avenue, 3025

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Bay views are just the start of the delights in store here, where parquetry oorboards, crisp white decor and architectural features, such as double-height ceilings, abound. The three upstairs bedrooms each have built-in wardrobes and are extra-big, including the main, which has balcony access and a sleek en suite with double shower. A smart main bathroom is also here. The downstairs living zone is all about style, with a lounge-dining area on entry that includes bespoke cabinetry, and a separate meals zone adjoining the kitchen beyond. The compact but perfectly formed kitchen is all white and has all mod cons. It links seamlessly with a timber deck with retractable awnings in the north-facing backyard. Hydronic heating, a downstairs powder room and a double garage, accessed from a back right-of-way, are other drawcards.

Sweeney Williamstown: 9399 9111 Price: $1.075 million Private sale

WILLIAMSTOWN 11 Waters Edge, 3016

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First-home buyers, switched-on investors and young couples may be bidding against one another to score this house on a corner block within a walk of schools, shops and train station a location thats fast becoming a sought-after. Entry is into a lounge room with replace, oorboards, ornate plaster ceiling and picture rails bisecting two-tone paintwork. To the right of entry are the three bedrooms, including the main with wardrobe, oorboards and appealing olive wall paint accented in white. They share a sparkling modernised bathroom. Linking with a family room (laundry and separate toilet next door), the kitchen has checkerboard ooring, white cabinetry, timber benchtops and stainless-steel dishwasher and gas cooker. Loft storage, 1.5kW solar system, gas heating, air-conditioner and off-street parking for three cars are other features.

Greg Hocking Elly Partners: 8387 0000 Price: $680,000+Auction: September 12 at 11.30am

FOOTSCRAY 1 Adelaide Street, 3011

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Built by Burbank Homes about 10 years ago, this semi-detached villa apartment with A-grade body corporate service is bigger than average, and has private entry via a raised porch. The living zone beyond the front door is tiled (large format) at the kitchen end, and carpeted in the sitting zone. The kitchen includes a stone benchtop, pantry cupboard, top and bottom cupboards in white, a mosaic-tiled splashback, underbench oven, electric cooktop and dishwasher. The bedroom at the back has a walk-in wardrobe and, across the way, theres a sparkling bathroom with large shower and European-style laundry in a separate space. A paved courtyard at the back is beautied with garden beds, and theres a parking spot in the basement. Yarraville village is at the doorstep.

Sweeney Yarraville: 9689 8388 Price: $310,000 $330,000Auction: September 19 at 1pm

YARRAVILLE 1/58 Ballarat Street, 3013

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Behind its Edwardian facade, this house has heritage with style.

Originally built in the 1920s, this near century-old house has many well-preserved original features, including intricate cornices, picture rails and Tasmanian oak polished oorboards.

Through its leadlight-panelled front door, the hallway is anked by two bedrooms on the left and a lounge room or potential fth bedroom on the right.

Ornate cornices, a pressed tin ceiling in the front lounge room, a decorative

replace with brick hearth and large bay windows add character.

The hall opens onto another living space, which also has a replace and brick hearth, and the main living area spreads out from here. The meals and dining zone is part of an extension that has maintained the original characteristics of the house and added some contemporary air.

The slate-oored kitchen is large and has a 900mm industrial dual cooker, Bosch dishwasher, tiled splashback, laminate benchtops and plenty of storage.

The adjoining dining area is bathed in natural light from large windows and sliding double doors to a paved area and a covered alfresco area.

Theres also a ground oor bathroom, laundry and a second toilet easily accessed from outdoors, tucked under the staircase.

Two more bedrooms, both with built-in wardrobes, one also with a walk-in wardrobe, are on the second storey of the extension.

These upstairs rooms both have a split-system and ceiling fans.

Williams Real Estate: 9397 2000 Price: $880,000 $960,000 Auction: September 12 at 12.30pm

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Ducted heating, air-conditioning, two water tanks (with a combined storage of 4100 litres), and a lock-up shed accessed from the garden are additions. There is off-street parking along a side driveway.

Only minutes from The Strand waterfront and Newport station, within walking distance of shops and services, this dwelling has everything new owners are looking for, and more, including architect-drawn plans for another bathroom and theatre room.

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For Auction or Sale NowAuctions - This Saturday 12 September36Wilkins Street NEWPORT $790 - $840,000 SOLD BEFORE AUCTION Daniella Sherwin 0403 380 262

18 Castle Street WILLIAMSTOWN $950 - $980,000 Wed 9 Sept - 5.15 - 5.45 Sat 12 Sept - 12.00 fofof r 12.30

4Waltham Road NEWPORT $880 - $960,000 Wed 9 Sept - 5.30 - 6.00 Sat 12 Sept - 12.00 fofof r 12.30

34/87 Nelson Place WILLIAMSTOWN $600 - $650,000 Wed 9 Sept - 5.15 - 5.45 Sat 12 Sept - 1.00 fofof r 1.30

1/6 Cleghorn Avenue ALTLTL ONA NORTH $580 - $620,000 Wed 9 Sept - 5.15 - 5.45 Sat 12 Sept - 2.00 fofof r 2.30

Auction - Saturday 19 September71 Gamon Street SEDDON $1m - $1.1m Wed 9 Sept - 5.15 - 5.45 Michael Harvey 0425 737 672

Auction - Saturday 26 September5 Cropper Place WILLIAMSTOWN $790 - $850,000 Sat 12 Sept - 9.45 - 10.15 Sun 13 Sept - 12.30 - 1.00

FoFoF r Auction or Sale now102 River Street NEWPORT $690 - $750,000 Sat 12 Sept - 11.30 - 12.00 Sun 13 Sept - 11.45 - 12.15

3/1 Basil Street NEWPORT $500 - $550,000 Sat 12 Sept - 10.30 - 11.00 Sun 13 Sept - 11.45 - 12.15

Private Sales57 The Strand WILLIAMSTOWN $1,620,000 Sat 12 Sept - 2.15 - 2.45 Sun 13 Sept - 12.00 - 12.30

52 Bayview Street WILLIAMSTOWN $1,390,000 + Sat 12 Sept - 10.30 - 11.00 Rosemary Jamonts 0405 535 434

Lot 7, 8 & 9Waterfront Place WILLIAMSTOWN $1.985m - $2.385m Sat 12 Sept - 2.30 - 3.00 Michael Harvey 0425 737 672

For Auction or Sale NowFoFoF r Auction or Sale now1/5 Douglas Street ALTLTL ONA NORTH $360 - $390,000 Sat 12 Sept - 11.15 - 11.45 Sun 13 Sept - 11.00 - 11.30

62 John Street WILLIAMSTOWN $700 - $770,000 Sat 12 Sept - 10.45 - 11.15 Sun 13 Sept - 11.00 - 11.30

44 Rosala Avenue ALTLTL ONA NORTH $600 - $650,000 Sat 12 Sept - 10.00 - 10.30 Sun 13 Sept - 10.15 - 10.45

96Wilkins Street NEWPORT $1m - $1.1m Sat 12 Sept - 11.15 - 11.45 Sun 13 Sept - 11.00 - 11.30

15A Arras Street SPOTSWOOD $880 - $940,000 PICTURE OF PERFECTION Katie Smith 0425 737 673

Spring is here! Every year, as the weather starts to warm up, more properties are listed for sale, so if you are looking to buy, now is the time to act!

Newport 96 Wilkins StreetENDLESS OPPORTUNITIES! On a generous allotment, this meticulously maintained and well-loved brickhome provides a wonderful opportunity for future improvement / expansionto create your dream home, or,r,r is perfect for the astute developer (STCA)

Perfectly positioned in a sought aftftf er and tightly held pocket of baysideNewport, only moments from The Strand waterfront, Newport Station,schools and shops, plus quick and easy access to the CBD

Comprising three generous bedrooms, light-lled living, open-plan kitchen/ meals and dining, a central bathroom and a separate laundry, plus asunroom and large rear and front yards

Boasts offfff -f-f street parking for 4 cars, including two garaged, ducted heating,decorative ceilings, alarm, satellite dish and shed

Opportunities like this one dont come up oftftf en, so dont let it pass youby!

AUCTION Saturday 17 October at 2.30MELWLWL AWAW YAYA S 55 K5INSPECT Saturday 12 September - 11.15 - 11.45

Sunday 13 September - 11.00 - 11.30

ENQUIRY $1m - $1.1mCONTATAT CT Michael Harvey 0425 737 672

[email protected]

NEW LISTING

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Altona North 44 Rosala AvenueBUILT TO ENDURE! This well built home offfff ers everytyty hing you and the family are looking for!

Comprising three large bedrooms with built-in-robes, one bathroom andtwo large living areas, ideal for the growing family

Modern day conveniences such as ducted heating, air conditioning andofffff -f-f street parking for up to three cars

Move in and enjnjn oy, or knock down and re-create the family home you havealways wanted

Situated on approximately 673sqm the opportunities are endless

A fantastic opportunity for someone to gain entry into the WesternSuburbs, and purchase this piece of real estate that offfff ers great options

Located close to Altona Gate shopping centre, public transport, schoolsand only minutes to Melbourne CBD

AUCTION Saturday 10 October at 3.30MELWLWL AWAW YAYA S 41 A11INSPECT Saturday 12 September - 10.00 - 10.30


ENQUIRY $600 - $650,000CONTATAT CT Katie Smith 0425 737 673

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WilliamstownLot 7, 8 & 9 Waterfront Place

ABSOLUTE WATERFRONT Luxury three storey, capturing expansive bay and wetland views and sea breezes.Premium north / south allotment with absolute frontage to Jawbone Nature Reserve

Glorious open-plan elevated rst oor living with built in entertainment units andreplace. Separate rst oor home theatre and powder room

Kitchen featuring stone benchtops, European appliances and large pantry. TwTwT ospacious balconies; one capturing breathtaking views, the other with glorious northerlysun and built-in BBQ

Private liftftf access to all oors

Ground oor master bedroom opening to paved terrace. Master includes walk-in-robeand ensuite featuring bath, oversized shower and double vanity. Ground oor vestibule/ study nook

TwTwT o additional second oor double bedrooms with walk-in-robes, study nooks and theirown private ensuite bathrooms

First oor laundry with drying cupboard. Remote two car garage plus offfff -f-f street undercover parking for two additional cars. Maximum north-facing roof space has beenprovided on this home to allow for the installation of up to approximately 24 solarpanels for an additional cost

FOR SALE

MELWLWL AWAW YAYA S 55 G8

INSPECT Saturday 12 September - 2.30 - 3.00

ENQUIRY $1.985m - $2.385m

CONTATAT CT Michael Harvey 0425 737 [email protected]

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Williamstown 57 The StrandWHERE WE WANT TO BE The mesmerising panorama of Hobsons Bay and the CBD of marvellousMelbourne will take your breath away and leave you with a feeling of peaceand calm all at the same time

Boasting dazzling views from the glassed corner windows of both upperand lower levels, both with terrace balconies, this idyllically locatedtown residence will suit those aspiring to realise their dream of living anabsolute waterfront lifestyle

And just in case the address doesnt say it all for you, consider the largeopen-plan living area with an entertainers kitchen, as well as the qualityappointment and elegant dcor

A host of extra features include the tranquil rear courtyard for privaterespite, internal garage access, ducted heating and cooling, gas log re,ensuite bathroom, main dressing room and abundant storage

Dreams really do come true

PRIVAVAV TATA E SALEMELWLWL AWAW YAYA S 56 C6INSPECT Saturday 12 September - 2.15 - 2.45


ENQUIRY $1,620,000CONTATAT CT Rosemary Jamonts 0405 535 434

rosemaryjyjy @williamsre.com.au

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Newport 4 Waltham RoadPERFECT FAMILY LIVING CLOSE TO THE STRAND Immediately captivating and charming Edwardian family home, on a largeallotment, spanning over two magnicent levels with rich period andmodern features blending seamlessly throughout

Exclusive Newport location, between Peel Street and North Road,only moments from The Strand waterfront, Newport Station, schools,Williamstowns cafs and restaurants, plus only minutes to the CBD.Comprising four spacious bedrooms with built-in-robes, three separateliving zones, or two living zones with a possible ftftf h bedroom, a largebathroom with double vanity, plus a powder room and a separate laundry

Uniquely presented, walk-through Chefs kitchen in the heart of the home,well-equipped with stainless steel appliances including a double oven, andconnecting the cosy lounge with a log re and a light-lled family / diningarea. Generous and private backykyk ard with Alfresco dining, built-in BBQ areaand a mature garden with bamboo and fruit trees

Stunning period character,r,r including high ceilings, decorative replaces,polished TaTaT smanian Oak hardwood oorboards, lavish pressed metalceilings and bay window. Plans in place to add an additional bathroom andtheatre room (STCA). FeFeF atures: ducted heating, air-r-r conditioning, two watertanks, solar power,r,r Foxtel connection and dish, plus a side drive

AUCTION Saturday 12 September at 12.30MELWLWL AWAW YAYA S 56 A5INSPECT Wednesday 9 September - 5.30 - 6.00

Saturday 12 September - 12.00 - 12.30

ENQUIRY $880 - $960,000CONTATAT CT Sam Wilson 0404 865 018

[email protected]

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Newport 102 River StreetABUNDANCE OF POTENTIAL This home is welcoming, open, light-lled, neat, complete and ready foryou to occupy

Comprising three bedrooms with built-in-robes and one bathroom

Open-plan renovated kitchen / meals area, including stone benches and abreakfast bar

FeFeF atures include: heating and cooling, oating oorboards, expansivenorth-facing rear yard approximately 376sqm, a storage shed, offfff -f-f streetparking for two cars, plus rear lane access

WaWaW lk to The Strand waterfront, train station, parks, schools, cafes andshops

AUCTION Saturday 10 October at 10.30MELWLWL AWAW YAYA S 55 K3INSPECT Saturday 12 September - 11.30 - 12.00


ENQUIRY $690 - $750,000CONTATAT CT Katie Smith 0425 737 673

[email protected]

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