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THE state government’s new Doreen Secondary College has not derailed plans for an independent prep to year 12 school in the area.

The government in last week’s budget promised $11.5 million for the fi rst stage of Doreen Secondary, which plans to begin with year 7 and 8 students in 2015.

But the independent Blackwood College would open a year earlier, initially offering prep to year 9, said college director Jessie Burtt.

She said Blackwood was looking

at several sites, but was confi dent it would open in 2014 because of the “pop-up” relocatable building design that reduced construction time.

The college would begin enrol-ments soon, but 100 potential stu-dents had responded in the fi rst 10 days when the college invited expres-sions of interest.

Mrs Burtt said the college had appointed Chris Goy, the former assistant principal of Acacia College, which closed last year, and his wife Karen as the educational leaders.

“The government school is plan-ning to open years 7 and 8 in 2015; that’s not going to help the children

needing a secondary school next year,” she said. “Laurimar Primary School was built for 450 students and has 1000 kids on site.

“We’re way under capacity for the educational needs of the area. In [the City of] Whittlesea we need three more primary schools and two secondary schools and demand is growing.”

She said the college was a reg-istered non-profi t organisation, and had a board of directors who were discussing school registration with the Victorian Registration and Qualifi cations Authority.

Mrs Burtt, an Acacia College parent

who started Blackwood after Acacia closed, said fees would be “modest” for the non-religious school. “We are negotiating with fi nancial organisa-tions [for the $30 million project] and as soon as we get the land secured, we can get the school up and going and meet the deadline.” she said.

Yan Yean MLA Danielle Green said that while the government funded the Doreen school and gave $29 mil-lion to expand Epping’s Northern Hospital, there was little else for the northern suburbs in the state budget.

“There’s nothing for roads or pub-lic transport in Whittlesea, for the third year in a row,” Ms Green said.

Blackwood on track despite budget

A BUNDOORA resident who installed a huge satellite dish on his roof has been ordered to take it down after neighbours complained.

The owner of the house on the corner of Tarata Court and Japonica Street installed a dish with a 2.4 metre diameter on a 5.2 metre pole without a plan-ning permit, according to an offi cer’s report to Whittlesea council.

The owner applied for a plan-ning permit but was told it was unlikely because the dish was too big, was attached to a pole on the roof, and was visible from the street and could not be screened, the report said.

The neighbour complained the dish did not meet council’s poli-cies on satellite dishes.

The report said painting the black dish a colour to match the house would not solve any prob-lems. The council refused the per-mit application at its meeting last week, and gave the resident one month to take it down.

Council policy states that a dish with a diameter less than 1.2 metres does not need a permit, but bigger dishes that are visible from the street need a permit.

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Councillor Kris Pavlidis (centre) of Whittlesea council and president of the

Whittlesea Multicultural Communit ies Council cooks alongside Yuksel

Ozturk from Turkey and Ngan Phan from Vietnam at one of the bi-monthly

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State budget ignores Whittlesea: mayor SUE [email protected]

WHITTLESEA mayor Rex Griffi n has called the state budget a “kick in the guts” and claimed it has virtu-ally ignored one of Australia’s fastest growing regions.

“South Morang, Mernda and Doreen are for the second year run-ning the fastest growing suburban areas in the nation,” Cr Griffi n said.

He said despite the funding of a secondary school in Doreen, more money was needed for primary schools in Mernda, Doreen and Epping North by 2016.

“Provision of basic infrastructure should ... be a right shared by all members of our society,” he said.

“This is another demonstration of a government that commits us to a high growth setting but does not fol-low through with basic infrastructure and service delivery.

“What we have at the moment is infrastructure lag to the point that

our growth communities are teetering on the edge of unsustainable liveabil-ity and this state budget does little to address that. The continued lag has direct implications for social wellbe-ing and economic productivity.”

Cr Griffi n said Whittlesea had an annual infl ux of around 9300 people, almost equal to a town like Swan Hill moving to the area every year, and it was disappointing that the budget catered for regional and rural areas rather than growth urban fringe areas.

“Our community is fed up with a lack of infrastructure and services that people in inner Melbourne take for granted. If the government is seri-ous about planning for and support-ing growth as they have stated, then they need to make a substantive and ongoing funding commitment to the City of Whittlesea now,” he said.

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THE Northern Hospital will get a $34.4 million medical research, teaching and training facility to edu-cate the next generation of doctors to care for the expanding northern population.

It will open in 2015 with the latest technology and improve the overall wellbeing of the local community, according to federal Health Minister Tanya Plibersek.

The minister turned the fi rst sod for the construction of the Northern Health Teaching, Training and Research Precinct – a partnership between the University of Melbourne, La Trobe University, Northern Health and state and federal governments – last week.

The complex will house teaching facilities for medical and specialist health university students, as well as simulation technology, research laboratories and a 200-seat lecture theatre and library for students and hospital staff.

The project would help meet the diverse health needs in the growth area University of Melbourne prov-ost professor Margaret Sheil said.

“This partnership is about train-ing the next generation of doctors and other health professionals they will work with to service the specifi c needs of the north, which is a major growth corridor for Melbourne,” she said.

Northern Health chief executive Janet Compton said Northern Health was growing along with the northern suburbs.

“The population in Melbourne’s north, which includes the cities of Hume and Whittlesea, continues to rapidly increase, and our local popu-lation is expected to grow by 64 per

cent, or an additional 128,569 peo-ple, by 2031,” Ms Compton said.

She said the Epping hospital was expanding from a community-based health service to a major university teaching service through the project.

La Trobe University vice-chancel-lor professor John Dewar said medi-cal and other health students, such as nurses, would become part of the northern community.

“Our new students will be able to immerse themselves in the com-munity where they are studying as their placements will be within medi-cal institutions within the northern Melbourne region,” he said.

He said the university’s strategy was “about making a difference to the communities we reside in, in par-ticular to Melbourne’s north”.

Completion of the Northern Health Teaching Training and Research Precinct is expected in late 2014 and it is expected to be fully functioning in early 2015.

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Two northern suburbs fathers have combined their love of footy and parenting to become daddy bloggers.

Under the banner of tacklenappy.com, Travis Bull and David Goldstein, both 37, discuss the joys and sorrows of fatherhood.

The idea was born over a few beers at the footy, when they realised that while there were many blogs written by mums for mums, there wasn’t much for dads.

It took 18 months to get the site up and running, and they launched the blog on Brownlow Medal night in 2011.

“We found there weren’t enough resources out there for guys about being a dad,” says Bull, a project manager at the City of Whittlesea. “We just talk about the daily frustrations and joys of being a dad.”

Bull and his wife Amber are parents to Charlotte, 3, and nine-month-old Lukas. While many posts are lighthearted, Bull shared the couple’s loss of their stillborn son, Aidan, in 2008. “It was a horrifi c time and I’ve blogged about this a couple of

times and get very supportive responses,” he says. “It was a good outlet to encourage people to talk about it and for dads to know they are not alone. It is still painful but writing about it is cathartic.”

The lighthearted posts include one about Bull being a “retro dad”, dreaming of wearing a smoking jacket while his wife does the chores and the children are seen but not heard. He is brought back to reality when one child yells out that someone has “done a poo”.

“The best thing about being a dad is seeing your kids grow and develop and become their own little identities,” Bull says. “The hardest thing is getting a work-life balance; fi nding time to be at home.”

The blog’s sporting themes include a logo with an AFL-style jersey background and a silhouette of a crawling baby, plus footy terminology such as “keep an eye on the ball”. Votes for the blog’s “dad of the year” follow the Brownlow formula.

Bull writes under the nickname Chubba,

coined by a nephew who couldn’t say his name. Goldstein is Bucky, after a comedian’s joke about a Jewish cowboy called Bucky.

Goldstein is a stay-at-home Bundoora father of three girls – Maia , 8, Keira, 4, and Matilda, 10 months, while his wife Alanna works.

“I face all the challenges that Alanna faced at home; now she is working the tables have completely turned,” he says.

“The biggest challenge is trying to fi nd time to do the things you want to do. The meals have to be cooked, the dishes washed, the laundry done – the family comes fi rst – before I can sit down to write. By 9.30pm, I am tired; I need another 10 hours in the day.”

Goldstein usually starts writing about 10.30pm and can fi nish as late as 2am.

The men have an internet radio program on Sundays at 9pm on Funky Kids Radio. They have a wide following, and have featured on Channel’s Ten’s The Project. �

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Hang on a minute. Isn’t this the guy who, as Commando on Channel

Ten’s The Biggest Loser, scares overweight people into performing seemingly impossible physical tasks?

Steve Willis, the 36-year-old with the camo pants, the banging bod and the hard-man persona is, these days, big on moderation – although for some of us his idea of balance sounds positively abstemious. “I’ll got out to dinner with friends and enjoy a beer or a couple of glasses of wine and share dessert,” he says. “I don’t mind a black coffee, maybe a couple of pieces of really dark chocolate. But I don’t

overindulge in those things – it’s balanced and it’s a treat.

Something I allow myself to have from time to time.”

His dedication to moderation shows. You can’t help but be perplexed or overawed at how someone can look so good but, as has been driven home throughout The Biggest Loser, you don’t get that way by sitting on the couch and jamming your cakehole.

It should be no surprise that a guy nicknamed Commando has a military background. Willis grew up in Brisbane, but his family moved to Hervey Bay just before he started year 11. “It was hard,” he says, “being taken out of that environment, away from my friends. I may have done some things differently if I’d remained where I’d

grown up. But I was like, ‘You know, I don’t really like where I am, I don’t

know anybody’. The next best thing was to join the army.”

He was just 19 at the time and, after a year in the infantry, joined the Counter Terrorism Team. “You learn a lot about

yourself and a lot about life and living on the edge,” he says of his time in the Special

COVERSTORY

Commando styleThere’s more to Steve Willis than hard stares and punishing workouts, writes Carrie Hutchinson

Forces unit. “It really helps with decision-making, especially on the spot. Not that you always make the right decisions, but you learn not to dwell on it or beat yourself up about it.”

Willis left the army in 2004, and about that time was introduced to an exercise program that would become his game-changer. CrossFit is Willis’ challenge of choice. Both a company and a style of exercise, it was founded by Greg and Lauren Glassman in the US in 2000. Combining strength and cardiovascular exercises in high-intensity sessions designed to improve an individual’s functional movement and work capacity, it is, quite simply, hardcore.

“I’d spent nine years in the military as a Special Forces soldier,” says Willis. “Now I do a 20-minute workout and it absolutely annihilates me?! It pretty much handed my own arse to me on a platter.”

Inspired, he became a qualifi ed coach and opened his CrossFit affi liate in Sydney. (He came fourth in the 2009 CrossFit Games in California. Check it out on YouTube – it makes Tough Mudder look like a tea party.)

About the same time, a friend who knew the casting agent for The Biggest Loser suggested he try out for a new role as the tough-guy trainer, who would be brought in as the ultimate punishment for hard-headed contestants. “The no-nonsense, no-excuses, in-your-face, one-dimensional, ‘not worried about your ailments or your other things that are going on’ guy,” he says.

Thankfully, for both Willis and the viewers (although the contestants might be less enthusiastic), he’s now had a few seasons working in a considerably expanded role as one of the full-time trainers alongside Michelle Bridges and Shannan Ponton. But while his role has changed, his fundamental philosophy has not. “The whole ‘no-excuses’ thing is essentially about not putting blame on external

factors,” he says. “We can’t all be bullet-proof and we have to approach it from different angles and be smart about how we do things, but what it comes down to is saying, ‘I understand that this has happened or it’s part of your life, but you can focus your energies on some other area’.”

Willis practises what he preaches. After reeling off a litany of injuries – “I’ve had both knees operated on, I’ve busted my back parachuting, I’ve had an ankle operation, I’ve had a lot of dislocations of the shoulder” – he swears he’s fi tter and more mobile than when he was in the army. Plus, he has to fi t in his own training around The Biggest Loser, its publicity demands, his training and bootcamp business, and spending time with his wife and three children, Brianna, 14, Ella, 5, and Jack, who turns two in July. When the show is in production, he gets up at 4am, trains, then heads off for show commitments.

“The reason I train in the mornings is that I have time in the afternoon for my kids,” he says. “To take them to their activities, go for a swim at the pool, all that kind of stuff. It’s hard. But I think it comes down to the quality of time, not the totality.”

As for his persona away from the camera, Willis insists he’s not nearly as tough as his TV image. “I am a big softie,” he says, laughing. “The methodology and mentality and application towards life and training [you see on the show] remain the same. It’s quite rigid but I truly believe in balance, and I’m a very easy guy to get along with.

“I really enjoy all the facets to life. I like training hard, working hard, playing hard.” �

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It’s been nearly eight years since the International Olympic Committee voted to remove baseball from Olympic s but

Sarah Scopelliti is still hoping she will be an Olympian one day.

The Beijing Games in 2008 was the last time softball formed part of the Olympics. It was dumped for London last year, and for Rio de Janeiro in 2016, but there is a bid to get it back into the 2020 Games.

The exclusion from the Olympics meant government funding was cut, but also meant much disappointment for athletes hoping to represent their country in the world’s biggest sporting competition.

Scopelliti, a Thomastown resident, was recently selected as part of Australia’s under-17 girls’ softball team, and has long held the dream of making it to the Olympics. “We are hoping that softball will get back into the Olympics,” she says. “We think it should in a few years. I’d love to play one day.”

Scopelliti has been busy lately. She has been balancing year 12 studies with softball, playing for Ivanhoe Grammar, Northern District and Victoria. Scopelliti and her Victorian team mates fi nished fi fth in the national tournament in January.

“It’s really fun playing with Victoria,” says the 16-year-old. “Us girls have grown

up playing together and we did really well, much better than last year. We put some good pressure on other teams.”

It was the fourth time Scopelliti made the Victorian team, but she didn’t fi nd out about her Australian selection until a call from a friend.

“When I heard I was pretty excited. It means a lot, I’ve been training really hard for it. It’s always been one of my goals to play for Australia,” she says.

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Grenache and mourvedre in particular may not be as well known as shiraz by many wine drinkers, but a mention of the acronym GSM gets nearly everyone I know nodding in acknowledgement.

Shiraz from Hermitage, rose made with mourvedre from Bandol in the south of France and grenache from Priorat in Spain are some of the world’s great wines. In Australia, you’ll fi nd these three grape varieties growing on vines more than 100 years old in McLaren Vale and the Barossa.

The GSM blend has its roots in France’s southern Rhone Valley in and around the iconic Chateauneuf-du-Pape, which has produced the world’s most sought-after examples for millennia.

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Normal is just that, and sport makes it heavier, increasing feel for the open road.

I didn’t notice much difference between them, but even without adjustable steering this is an easy thing to drive and park, although it feels like it’s a bit bigger than it actually is. There’s a good back-up camera and rear parking sensors, and pretty good visibility to the rear as well.

The diesel is economical as well as being quite enthusiastic, as long as the turbocharger is bubbling, and that’s most of the time. And even when it’s not, it’s not far away. This is because the transmission, unlike many others lately, is not rabidly calibrated for economy.

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Most extensions comprise an extra room here or there, or an expansion of the family hub.

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Built 25 years ago, the original house was stock standard. It included three bedrooms, one bathroom, a basic kitchen and a cosy living space. Last year the owners decided to pass in the simple life for something a bit more upmarket.

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The main bedroom however is almost twice the size – its bathroom is akin to the sort of en suite you would see fl icking through the pages of a high-end, glossy design magazine. It has stylish black tiles with glass tile detail, twin vanities and a double shower. Behind a partition, you’ll fi nd the toilet, a bidet and third vanity.

A large glass door slides open to connect the bedroom to a deep and very private balcony. It adjoins a verandah that wraps almost all the way around the entire top storey.

You can entertain friends up here or just relax on a lazy morning and enjoy the backdrop of surrounding hills.

The grassy banks of Findon Creek can also be seen from the balcony. This is where you realise that this property is not just about

luxurious living, it’s also about location. You don’t have to be a champion cricket

player to throw a stone to Meadow Glen Primary School – which is a block away.

When the kids get older, they can chose between Mill Park or Epping secondary colleges, both of which are close by.

The property is also located half way between two major shopping precincts: Epping Plaza and Westfi eld Plenty Valley.

The extension at this property didn’t just involve the addition of a top storey; from the covered entertainment area you can tell by the different colour of the bricks where the old house stops and the new wing begins.

The downstairs extension is a modern and light-fi lled family hub comprising polished concrete fl oors, high ceilings and a new kitchen with all the trimmings, including stone island bench, stainless steel dishwasher and 900 millimetre Blanco oven. Enjoy your meals in

the meals area, or beneath the balcony where you can easily keep an eye on the kids playing in the nearby cubby house.

The original kitchen has been left intact at the other end of the fl oor plan. Like the original laundry it has polished slate fl oors .

The extra kitchen and living space allows this property to cater to a whole new class of buyer.

With two quite distinct living and accommodation zones – the old and the new – the property will appeal to families with elderly live-in relatives, independent teenagers or grown up children perhaps saving to buy a home of their own.

The living space under this roof is matched by a good-sized yard with ample garage capacity.

A long, double carport leads to a large garage with high pitched roof. There is also a boat or caravan parking bay off Meadow Glen Drive. �

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16 MEADOW GLEN DRIVE, EPPINGBEDROOMS FourBATHROOMS ThreeLIVING Meals, two living areasTHE REST Newly extended property , corner block; close to parklands, schools and shop s; new top storey with luxurious main bedroom, en suite and walk-in wardrobe; hillside views from balcony; two kitchens ; big garage and double carport; covered outdoor entertainment area.PRICE $400,000 plusAUCTION May 25 at 2.30pmAGENT Love Real Estate, call 9401 2322

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20 GREENVIEW COURT, EPPINGBEDROOMS TwoBATHROOMS OneLIVING Lounge, mealsTHE REST Low-maintenance front garden, built-in wardrobes, well-appointed kitchen, verandah, ducted heating, split-system cooling, roller shutters, single garage, shed, close to Greenbrook shopping centre, schools, buses and train stationPRICE ON APPLICATIONAUCTION May 18 at noonAGENT Love Real Estate Epping, call 9401 2322

15 REDGUM COURT, MILL PARKBEDROOMS FiveBATHROOMS TwoLIVING Formal and informalTHE REST In Rivergum estate, ducted heating, evaporative cooling, established gardens, double garage, carport, large workshop, paved patio with pergola, fl at backyard, en suite, walk-in wardrobe, close to Westfi eld Plenty Valley, transport, schoolsPRICE $500,000-$550,000PRIVATE SALEAGENT Stockdale & Leggo South Morang, call 9407 9100

7 OLIVE COURT, EPPINGBEDROOMS FourBATHROOMS TwoLIVING Lounge, meals, familyTHE REST Sought-after location, large kitchen, ample storage, gas cooking appliances, dishwasher, light-fi lled living zones, en suite, walk-in wardrobe, ducted heating, evaporative cooling, double garage, expansive entertainer’s area, large backyard, close to Meadow Glen Primary School, Epping Secondary College, shops and transport PRICE $325,000-$375,000SALE BY SET DATE May 27 at 6pmAGENT Love Real Estate Epping, call 9401 2322


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A new generation of master chefs is whipping up a pasta dish in the food technology class at Parade College before cleaning the

workstations in a manner that would bring joy to any parent’s heart.

Thanks to Parade College’s new commercial training kitchen, these boys are among up to 750 extra students a week from Parade and surrounding schools who can now study food and hospitality courses at secondary level.

The kitchen, built to full commercial standards, represents an investment of nearly $1 million and opened in time for the 2013 academic year. Part of Parade College’s Yarangabee Hospitality Centre, it doubles the school’s capacity to offer food and hospitality courses. The centre previously had one training kitchen, as well as function space, but the kitchen was a teaching facility only.

Parade College was founded by the Christian Brothers in 1871 and now has nearly 1900 students enrolled in years 7 to 12 at its Bundoora and Preston campuses.

The school is able to claim both a strong academic record and an increased focus on vocational training since the opening of its Edmund Rice Trade Training Centre in 2010, for boys in years 10 to 12 who wish to pursue a trade career.

Students from Parade and other schools in the Northern Melbourne VET cluster use the trade training centre to study for certifi cates in

building and construction including carpentry, brick-laying, cabinet-making, plumbing and integrated technology. The hospitality centre offers a certifi cate course in hospitality (kitchen operations) as well as VCE food and technology, and the school’s theatre offers a music industry skills (technical production) certifi cate course.

Parade’s VCAL students are all snapped up for apprenticeships, and the school has a total of around 80 students undertaking VCAL courses in years 11 and 12. There’s also the opportunity for VCE students to include a VET subject in their course, combining a technical skill with academic study.

Parade College principal Dr Denis Moore says that while the school has had a training kitchen for 15 years, it had wanted to meet increasing demand for food technology and hospitality subjects, and to make it part of the curriculum for years 7 to 12.

“Boys like to have choice in their education and there’s increasing demand for food and hospitality courses. Boys love hands-on activities, and inevitably with food there’s practical work and they get to enjoy the results.

“We have students here who have great ambitions in the hospitality industry and a few have relatives running establishments in Lygon Street and elsewhere, and these students are often keen to follow in the family’s footsteps.

“But there’s also a growing awareness in our society that boys and men need to be able to

look after themselves and their families, and being able to cook healthy meals is a part of that,” Moore says.

“It is important to us that our curriculum meets the needs of our community. Our students achieve great success in their various career pathways but it’s just as important for our students to become well-rounded as individuals.’’

The kitchen will also play a star role in Parade’s community action program, where students assist in aged care facilities and other community initiatives. Every Christmas the students invite residents from the aged care facilities they visit to a party at Parade, and they will now be able to cook and serve a restaurant-quality meal.

Project architect Ezio Costa, of architects Clarke Hopkins Clarke, says the challenge was to create an exciting learning space that met all criteria for a commercial kitchen and could be integrated into the existing Yarangabee Hospitality Centre, which included the original training kitchen and a function space with amenities.

The newly extended hospitality centre includes an outdoor courtyard between the two kitchens, with the opportunity to create a herb garden in pots and planters. The new building and its fi t-out were also designed for sustainability with energy and water-effi cient design and fi ttings. The kitchen, a gleaming

domain of stainless steel, has an abundance of natural light streaming through large windows that look out to the school gardens.

Full-height tiling on the walls includes brightly coloured panels of the school colours – purple and green – with an orange accent.

A large screen is mounted from the ceiling at the front of the kitchen to give all students an exceptional view of the teacher’s demonstration via a workstation camera. There are 13 workstations for pairs of students to prepare dishes, and serve and clean up using the preparation benches, commercial stoves with gas cooktops, overhead canopies and a full complement of culinary tools including KitchenAid appliances.

Specialist equipment such as pasta cookers, deep fryers, a combi-oven and a salamander are part of the kitchen’s inventory, and an electronic dishwasher has been installed to service the dining and function space when required. There’s also a generous larder, coolroom and large freezers from which the students source their ingredients.

Clarke Hopkins Clarke has extensive experience in the design of training kitchens for hospitality courses, including several trade training centres opening across Victoria as well as for a number of schools including Penola Catholic College, Doncaster Secondary College and John Paul College. �

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SET NEGOTIATION� Closes Monday 3rd June at 6.00pm (Unless Sold Prior) INSPECT Wednesday 15th May 5-5.30pm & Saturday 18th May 11-11.30amPRICE GUIDE $465,000 - $515,000CONTACT Jim Kalakias 0402 177 336 or Marian Trajkovski 0401 800 066OFFICE Love Epping 9401 2322

EPPING 289 Harvest Home Road NEW LISTING

4 2 2 2

Beautiful, Bright And In The Best LocationThis former display home, set among professionally landscaped gardens showcases the very fi nest in fi nishes and fi ttings to deliver exceptional indoor-outdoor living. Climate control for year round comfort, spectacular water feature in the alfresco, gourmet kitchen and Highlands Shopping Centre, Mt Ridley Secondary College and sports and playgrounds all moments away� it�s a home you�ll be proud to call your own. SET NEGOTIATION� Closes Monday 3rd June at 6.00pm (Unless Sold Prior) INSPECT Thursday 16th May 5-5.30pm & Saturday 18th May 10-10.30amPRICE GUIDE $430,000 - $470,000CONTACT Jim Kalakias 0402 177 336 or Marian Trajkovski 0401 800 066OFFICE Love Epping 9401 2322

CRAIGIEBURN 4 Featherpark Way NEW LISTING

4 2 2 2

Flexible Family Future - 7 Car GarageSet in a quiet and popular neighbourhood, this ideally located three bedroom home has broad appeal. Polished hardwood fl oors and a host of neat fi xtures and fi ttings accentuate a large lounge which fl ows into a sunlit dining room and bright kitchen space. Three bedrooms and bathroom with separate toilet are zoned away from the main living spaces for easy family living. Seize the opportunity to sure such an immaculate home boasting arguably the largest garage in the district. With room for seven cars, and adjoining an expansive veranda, the prospects are endless. Also includes gas heating, air conditioning, established gardens, alarm and a host of other impressive features. Conveniently set, enjoy easy access to public transport, schools, shops and Metropolitan Ring Road. AUCTION This Saturday at 1.30pm INSPECT Thursday 16th May 6-6.30pm & Saturday 18th May from 1.00pmCONTACT Jim Kalakias 0402 177 336 or Marian Trajkovski 0401 800 066OFFICE Love Epping 9401 2322

THOMASTOWN 43 Carrington Boulevard

3 1 1 7

AUCTION

THIS SATURDAY

Stop Saying One DayPresenting a superb opportunity for the fi rst home buyers or investors, this original and spacious 3 bedroom home is set a generous allotment, situated in a family friendly location and walking distance to all amenities. Comprises of a separate lounge room, great size meals/living overlooking well-appointed kitchen, ducted heating and central bathroom and a fantastic undercover entertaining area and shed. Walking distance to Lalor Plaza Shopping Centre, schools and shops.

AUCTION Saturday 1st June at 11.00am INSPECT Wednesday 15th May 5-5.30pm & Saturday 18th May 1.45-2.15pmCONTACT Jim Kalakias 0402 177 336 or Marian Trajkovski 0401 800 066OFFICE Love Epping 9401 2322

THOMASTOWN 60 Bickley Avenue NEW LISTING

3 1 1






The Ultimate Family Entertainer Impressive family proportions meet contemporary fl air & fi nishes in this extraordinary family residence. A meticulous renovation brings to life an ultra-stylish home with sleek interior spaces including four bedrooms (two master suites with FES & WIR), 3 bathrooms, 3 living zones & 2 kitchens. Enhancing the appeal and functionality of the home, low maintenance outdoor environs include a wrap-around balcony & vast gabled entertaining zone. With a long list of impressive features and inclusions, 5 x spilt system units, oversized storage shed, carport, additional off-street parking are only a few of the home�s many highlights. Brilliantly located in a family pocket within close proximity to shopping centres, schools and transport, inspect with confi dence to discover a full appreciation of this home�s quality.AUCTION Saturday 25th May at 2.30pm INSPECT Wednesday 15th May 7-7.30pm & Saturday 18th May 10.45-11.15amCONTACT John Gioftsidis 0410 522 195 or Jim Kalakias 0402 177 336OFFICE Love Epping 9401 2322

EPPING 16 Meadow Glen Drive

4 3 3 3

A Family ClassicWell appointed and generously proportioned, this four bedroom home lends itself to a fantastic family lifestyle. The heart of the home is the spacious kitchen incorporating abundant storage space, gas appliances & dishwasher; which blends into an open plan living and dining area spilling onto an expansive entertaining area and large rear yard. A formal lounge fi lled with light and a master bedroom with ensuite and WIR are zoned separately to the other bedrooms. Located in a highly sought after pocket, Meadow Glen Primary, Epping Secondary, shops and public transport are all nearby. Features: gas heating, evaporative cooling and double garage. SET NEGOTIATION� Closes Monday 27th May at 6.00pm (Unless Sold Prior) INSPECT Thursday 16th May 6-6.30pm & Saturday 18th May 10-10.30amCONTACT John Gioftsidis 0410 522 195 or Jim Kalakias 0402 177 336OFFICE Love Epping 9401 2322

EPPING 7 Olive Court

4 2 2 2

Idyllic, Inviting, DelightfulIn addition to the appeal of genuine �move in and enjoy� spaces, this beautiful home offers a warmly welcoming personality that�s perfect to come home to. It all starts with a charming, low maintenance front garden. Inside, fl awless presentation enhances generous proportions including two double bedrooms (BIRs) that share a bright bathroom. A large central living area fl ows to an abundant kitchen and adjoining meals/dining zone. An alfresco zone with entertaining in mind adds an exceptional outdoor element to a home further distinguished by ducted heating, split system cooling, roller shutters, single car garage and garden/storage shed. Within easy access of Greenbrook Shopping Centre, schools, bus services, train and a host of other amenities. Enjoy!AUCTION This Saturday at 12.00pm INSPECT Thursday 16th May 6.45-7.15pm & Saturday 18th May from 11.30amCONTACT John Gioftsidis 0410 522 195 or Jim Kalakias 0402 177 336OFFICE Love Epping 9401 2322

EPPING 20 Greenview Court

2 1 1 1

Nest or Invest - Family Appeal On 641sqmSet on a generous allotment in a family-friendly street, this classic brick veneer home is ideal for young families or investors. Well maintained gardens and an over-sized driveway frame the front of the home, while an expansive rear yard offers the ideal environment for kids & pets to roam. Three generously sized bedrooms with BIRs share a renovated, fully-tiled bathroom with a separate bath, modern vanity and shower, accompanied by an updated toilet. The lounge room is an inviting retreat and fl ows easily into a serviceable kitchen & adjoining meals/family area whilst a fl exible sunroom offers scope for use as a further living area (rumpus), alfresco zone or even 4th bedroom/study. Highlights include heating, cooling, double garage whilst public transport, schools & shops are all easily accessible. Currently leased to an outstanding tenant for $1,369 pcm until Dec 2013. SET NEGOTIATION� Closes Tuesday 28th May at 6.00pm (Unless Sold Prior) INSPECT Thursday 16th May 5.15-5.45pm & Saturday 18th May 10.45-11.15amPRICE GUIDE $310,000 - $365,000CONTACT John Gioftsidis 0410 522 195 or Jim Kalakias 0402 177 336OFFICE Love Epping 9401 2322

EPPING 35 Foxzami Crescent

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AUCTION

THIS SATURDAY






Great Location on a Generous Parcel of LandAffordability and convenience for the astute fi rst home owner or investor is what�s on offer at Richards Street. This cosy residence comprises generous sized bedrooms and spacious lounge and dining. Additional features include carport, garage with adjoining studio and ample storage space. Enjoy the benefi ts of a generous parcel of land, situated with easy access to Lalor strip shopping, Epping Plaza, schools, parks and reserves and only moments for Lalor train station.

SET NEGOTIATION� Closes Tuesday 28th May at 6.00pm (Unless Sold Prior) INSPECT Wednesday 15th May 5.30-6pm & Saturday 18th May 10.30-11amCONTACT Christopher Shine 0401 810 339OFFICE Love Thomastown 9465 2133

LALOR 19 Richards Street

2 1 1 1

Established/Spacious/RenovatedYou won�t need to lift a fi nger. Fully renovated, elevated brick home in the heart of exclusive Thomastown. Comprising 3 generous bedrooms, master with ensuite and walk in robe, built in robes in both bedrooms 2 & 3. Modern fl owing open plan living, high end updated kitchen and bathroom all complemented by polished timber fl oors throughout. Other features include ducted heating, split system cooling, double garage, landscaped gardens and outdoor entertainment area. Located in prestigious West Thomastown in close proximity to all amenities. FOR SALEINSPECT Wednesday 15th May 5.30-6pm & Saturday 18th May 11.30-12pmCONTACT Ryan Di �Natale 0418 330 587OFFICE Love Thomastown 9465 2133

THOMASTOWN 16 Maritana Crescent NEW LISTING

3 2 2 2 Investment Intelligence, Entry Level ExcellenceImmediately inviting and enhanced by bright natural light, this incredibly spacious street-facing one bedroom unit in a boutique block of only fi ve makes perfect sense as an entry level opportunity or an investment. With private, low maintenance courtyard & carport, the generously proportioned interior includes abundant living area, spacious kitchen, sparkling main bathroom and separate laundry. Centrally located to make the most of Epping�s key amenities and attractions, Epping Railway Station, Epping Plaza and Northern Hospital, are all just an effortless walk away. Currently returning $1,129pcm ($260 per week) to an excellent tenant until April, 2014. SET NEGOTIATION� Closes Wednesday 29th May at 6.00pm (Unless Sold Prior) INSPECT Wednesday 15th May 6.15-6.45pm & Saturday 18th May 10-10.30amPRICE GUIDE $220,000 - $265,000CONTACT John Gioftsidis 0410 522 195 or Jim Kalakias 0402 177 336OFFICE Love Epping 9401 2322

EPPING 1/42 Cooper Street NEW LISTING

1 1 1 1

The Promenade Estate, 670sqmAn affordable and exciting opportunity has presented itself where location is everything to purchase a vacant block to build your dream home. Enjoy the benefi ts of a large block in Baker Way, measuring 670sqm (18.26m x 36.70m) surrounded by prestige homes, moments from parklands, public gardens, Yarrambat Golf Course, primary and secondary schools, shops and trouble free access to amenities. The block is an inspiring blank canvas providing the chance to secure yourself in a family orientated estate with a strong sense of pride in presentation, while enjoying an exceptional lifestyle.FOR SALEINSPECT By Appointment OnlyCONTACT Ryan Di �Natale 0418 330 587OFFICE Love Thomastown 9465 2133

DOREEN 19 Baker Way NEW LISTING






Somewhere Between Divine and PerfectEntertain in grand style or relax in an intimate world of private luxury, this spectacular residence boasts the very best of family living. Generous dimensions over three living areas merge to create fl awless harmony between indoor/outdoor living. Comprises formal entry, large study, master bedroom with concave high ceilings boasting luxury ensuite/WIR, further 3 double bedrooms, brilliant central kitchen overlooking huge sunfi lled meals/family/theatre area & separate rumpus room. All casual living areas lead out to an absolutely stunning outdoor entertainment area featuring ceiling fans, BBQ, sink, elegant waterfall, extensive lighting, extensive tiling, feature �Roman-Pillared� sitting area & more. Add to this, double remote garage, ducted heating/cooling, alarm, intercom. high ceilings, quality appointments throughout & so much more. One of Mill Park Lakes� fi nest homes, you simply must inspect, to fully appreciate what�s on offer here. Go on, your family deserves it...FOR SALEINSPECT Thursday 16th May 6-6.30pm & Saturday 18th May 2-2.30pmPRICE GUIDE $540,000 - $595,000CONTACT Roger Pettinella 0418 588 419 or Michael McCluskey 0431 293 043 OFFICE Love Mill Park 9404 4955

SOUTH MORANG 33 Alain Avenue

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A Great Start... Completely Renovated!Opportunity awaits for some lucky buyer/investor wanting to enter the market. This lovingly renovated home comprises an updated kitchen & central bathroom, large separate lounge, 3 spacious bedrooms all with BIRs, a good size backyard with undercover area and a large brick garage/bungalow which is currently used for a home offi ce (fi tted with powder room). Within walking distance to Lalor Plaza, established primary schools, RMIT, sporting, parks & public transport, all in this family friendly neighbourhood. Other features include recently installed roller shutters, ducted heating, evaporative cooling and ample car accommodation. All the hard work is done! This is your chance to secure a real home at an affordable price. SET NEGOTIATION� Closes Monday 3rd June at 6.00pm (Unless Sold Prior) INSPECT Wednesday 15th May 5.30-6pm & Saturday 18th May 11-11.30amPRICE GUIDE $300,000 - $350,000CONTACT James Dimitriou 0477 808 280 or Michael McCluskey 0431 293 043OFFICE Love Mill Park 9404 4955

THOMASTOWN 40 Bickley Avenue

3 1 1 1

Affordable OpportunitySet in one of the most convenient pockets of Mill Park close to schools, shops and transport, this is a great opportunity for fi rst home buyers or investors. Featuring three bedrooms, ensuite to master, large lounge/dining room, well-appointed sun-fi lled kitchen/meals area, plus ducted heating and a secure rear yard with workshop. Don�t miss out on this exciting opportunity.

FOR SALEINSPECT Thursday 16th May 6-6.30pm & Saturday 18th May 12.30-1pmPRICE GUIDE $320,000 - $345,000CONTACT Nick Kandi 0412 310 704 or James Dimitriou 0477 808 280OFFICE Love Mill Park 9404 4955

MILL PARK 1/9 Statesman Crescent

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Ticks All The Boxes!!Located in the exclusive and always desirable Botanica Park Estate is this delightful home. Set in a quite court within close proximity to the RMIT University, the Bundoora tram line as well as parkland and walking trails this home is prefect for the buyer that craves a relaxed low maintenance lifestyle. The property itself with it smart fl oor plan features three robed bedrooms (master with en-suite), a zoned living space as well as a modern kitchen with adjoining meals area. Extras & features of comfort include ducted heating, a single car garage with internal access as well a carport and a spacious rear yard. Perfect for the fi rst home buyer, investor or downsizer, this property ticks all the boxes. Currently leased out to fantastic tenants until 28th Sept, 2013.AUCTION This Saturday at 11.00am INSPECT Wednesday 15th May 5.30-6pm & Saturday 18th May from 10.30amCONTACT Michael McCluskey 0431 293 043 or Nick Kandi 0412 310 704OFFICE Love Mill Park 9404 4955

BUNDOORA 7 Cut Leaf Court

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AUCTION

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SOLDIN 17 DAYS

These guys just offered on a property and

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bedroom home in the Mernda/Doreen area now.

Genuine sellers please contact me now!

Rajendra & Jharana

Call Nigel 9436 6622

Budget $450,000Basil & his family are

looking to buy a three bedroom home

with 2 bathrooms and single or double car accomidation.

They prefer Mill Park, Epping or Lalor.

Basil

Call Kate 9436 6622

Budget $440,000

Dean & Carly are relocating from Sydney and want a nice 4 bedroom family home in South Morang.

They can offer a long settlement; perfect if you’re

still quite some months away from needing to move, but would like to sell now!

Dean & Carly


Budget $550,000Selim & Ada are looking

to purchase a 4 bedroom home. It must have

2 living areas, a full ensuite and a double garage.

Ready to buy now.

Selim & Ada

Call Virginia 9436 6622

Budget $450,000Donna is looking to

purchase a 3 bedroom home preferably in

Mill Park or surrounding areas. Prefer ensuite

and car accommodation. Ready to buy now.

Donna

Call Virginia 9436 6622

Budget $410,000

Kan & Sandra have family in the area & are looking to buy a 4 bedroom or 3 bedroom plus study

home with 2 bathrooms, a garage or carport and a block over 500m2 in Mill

Park, Epping or South Morang.

Kan & Sandra

Call Kate 9436 6622

Budget $500,000Damian & Shay have their fi nance approved and are

ready to buy a 3 or 4 bedroom home in the Mill

Park area. They’re prepared to do a little bit of cosmetic

work to the house, but it must be structurally sound.

Damian & Shay


Budget $420,000Maureen is a fi rst home

buyer who is looking for a small 3 bedroom

home in Mernda, Doreen, South Morang, Mill Park or Epping. Her fi nances are all done and she is

ready to buy now.

Maureen

Call Kate 9436 6622

Budget $380,000

Mick & Mona are very genuine buyers. They need to buy and sell within 30/60

days. They want a three bedroom house with 2 toilets, car accom preferred but not essential. The home must be between McKimmies Rd &

Centenary Dr, Mill Park.

Mick & Mona

Call Violeta 9436 6622

Budget $380,000I have recently sold

Patricia’s house and she is now downsizing.

She would like to buy a 2 bedroom unit or a small

3 bedroom house. Needs a 90 day settlement

and is ready to buy now.

Patricia

Call Violeta 9436 6622

Budget $330,000

Liana

Janet

MERNDA $301,000 BUNDOORA $425,128

EPPING $360,101

SOLDIN 6 DAYS

SOLDIN 14 DAYS SOLD

IN 6 DAYS

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10 Jindabyne Av South MorangEasy LivingPerfect street appeal, handy location, extra space and all modern comforts are loaded with this beautiful home.Offering four large bedrooms, separate lounge room, Master bedroom with FEN, 2nd living and dining area,large timber kitchen with S/S appliances.

Private Sale Price $399,000-$419,000Agent Sugath Warnasuriya 0422 577 353

15 Redgum Crt Mill ParkGreat Family Home in Rivergum Estatethis lovely home offers four bedrooms plus study (or 5th Bedroom), separate lounge & well appointed kitchen with meals area overlooking a nice undercover entertaining area.Features include ducted heating, evaporative cooling, large workshop and many more

Private Sale Inspect Sat 1.45pm -2.15 pm Agent Sugath Warnasuriya 0422 577 353

23 Alain Avenue South MorangClassic & Convenient!!!Well located in a great neighborhood among quality homes this classic home will surely please you if you admire quality and style.Offering three bedrooms plus study/4th Bedroom, polished floor boards, ducted heating and cooling, formal lounge,and morePrivate Sale Price $489,000Inspect Sat 12.00 pm-12.30 pm Agent Sugath Warnasuriya 0422 577 353

73 Vincent Dr South MorangClose to all amenitiesThe home offers three bedrooms, separate lounge or possible Theater room/Study & well appointed kitchen with meals area, separate laundry and two bathrooms. The other features include ducted heating, two Air conditioners, low maintenance backyard & pergola

Private Sale Inspect Sat 11.30am 12.00pm Agent Sugath Warnasuriya 0422 577 353

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18 La Rue Place South MorangYou Got the Big Backyard Here!!!Once in a while a property like this comes on the Market and here is your chance! Well set in a quiet court location this home has the character, space and all the comforts for your family.

Private Sale Agent Sugath Warnasuriya 0422 577 353

4 Pace Circuit South MorangSo close to everything!!!!The home offers three good size bedrooms with built in robes, master bedroom with full ensuite and walk in robe, 2nd bathroom, well appointed kitchen downstairs with a meals area and a separate living area.

Private Sale Price $320,000-$350,000Inspect Sat 10.00 am -10.30 am Agent Sugath Warnasuriya 0422 577 353

12 Astair Avenue South MorangGreat ValueOffering 3 bedrooms, formal lounge, well appointed kitchen with meals area overlooking a manageable backyard, low maintenance living in a great neighbourhood. The other extras include double garage, ducted heating and evaporative cooling.

Private Sale Price $335,000-$365,000Inspect Sat 10.00am- 10.30 am Agent Sugath Warnasuriya 0422 577 353

137 The Great Eastern Way Sth MorangA real winner for the beginner.!This home offers 3 bedrooms 2 bathrooms, open plan living and separate study area. The master bedroom features full ensuite and walk thru robes. Outside is complemented by a cozy sunroom perfect for relaxation or entertainment.

private Sale Price $370,000-$390,000Inspect Sat 10.45 am -11.15 am Agent Sugath Warnasuriya 0422 577 353

14 Telopea Cres Mill ParkClose to RMIT in Central Blossom Park Location

1st time offered and well set in central Blossom Park this great

family home is located within close proximity to RMIT, University

Hill Shopping centre and walking distance to Plenty Parklands

Primary school.Offering three Bedrooms, DuctedHeating,

Evaporative Cooling,Alarm System, Dishwasher, Approximately

676 sqm Block,Beautifully landscaped Gardens,Large water-

tank,Garden Shed and more.!

Auction Saturday 15th June @1.30 PM

Inspect Thurs 5.30pm-6.00pm

Sat 1.00pm-1.30pm

Agent Sugath Warnasuriya 0422 577 353

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Bright, warm and welcoming, this immaculate home is situated in a prime Mernda Village location and is ideal for investors or the first home buyer looking for their new home. The light filled kitchen, meals and family room flows out to a large undercover entertaining area which overlooks a child friendly yard, all within a short stroll to shops, parks and schools.

FOR SALE By NegotiationPRICE $350,000 - $385,000LAND 529sqm approxINSPECT Sat 11:00 - 11:30amCONTACT Jarrod Mazyrko 0419 344 433

12 Dunedin Street, MERNDA 3 A 2 B 2 C

Designed with an emphasis on indoor-outdoor living, this enticing family home features a flowing open plan design. Immaculately presented and decidedly spacious, it delivers expansive casual living anchored by a superb kitchen plus separate rumpus and lounge. The rear yard offers a relaxing alfresco overlooking manicured yards, perfect for year round entertaining.

FOR SALE By NegotiationPRICE $460,000 - $510,000LAND 608sqm approxINSPECT Sat 1:00 - 1:30pmCONTACT Jarrod Mazyrko 0419 344 433

14 Carome Way, DOREEN 4 A 2 B 2 C

This four bedroom home built by the renowned Dennis group is perfectly positioned just moments from Laurimar Village and opposite Brendan’s Forest and its acres of parklands, native plants and animals. Offering two living areas, study, two bathrooms, gourmet granite kitchen and choice of alfresco areas it seamlessly blends indoor and outdoor living.

FOR SALE By NegotiationPRICE $460,000 - $490,000LAND 553sqm approxINSPECT Sat 12:00 - 12:30pmCONTACT Jarrod Mazyrko 0419 344 433

30 MacKnight Wynd, DOREEN 4 A 1 D 2 B 2 C

Perfectly situated in a quiet, family friendly court location just minutes from Westfield and South Morang train station is this comfortable family home. Comprising 3 bedrooms (Ens. To main), lounge, kitchen/meals and open study or 2nd living zone. Features include ducted heating, Evap. cooling, double Carport and a large paved entertaining area.

FOR SALE By NegotiationPRICE $390,000 - $420,000LAND 662sqmINSPECT Sat 12:00 - 12:30pmCONTACT Wayne Millership 0425 707 080

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