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    give us more firefighters before someone diesWYNDHAM

    A Wyndham re ghter fears someone will die in a re in the municipality unless the state government provides more career re ghters and equipment.

    e veteran re ghter, who asked not to be named, said Wyndham crews were struggling to meet community expectations and keep up with population growth because the government had slashed the CFAs budget.

    He said brigades were being denied equipment and station maintenance, with volunteers regularly working extended shi s to keep stations open.

    We are going to have another Mintaro Way [Seabrook]. A person died there 15 years ago because volunteers couldnt respond in time, he said.

    e system is going to crack. Our volunteers are being required to give more and serve longer because there arent enough career re ghters to support them.

    at means theyre spending more time away from families and employment.

    He said re ghters in Hoppers Crossing were working 24-hour shi s to keep the station sta ed.

    At other stations, guys are working split shi s, he said.

    We have had numerous incidents recently when stations such as Point

    Cook have been understa ed for long periods.

    e United Fire ghters Union supported the re ghters claims, saying the government had cut

    $66 million from the CFA and MFB budgets since 2010.

    Secretary Peter Marshall said the government had also reneged on an agreement to hire 342 more re ghters.

    A spokeswoman for Emergency Services

    Minister Kim Wells said it was an operational issue and referred the Weekly to the CFA.

    A CFA spokesman said the organisations budget was the highest it had ever been: $446 million this year.

    He said the organisation remained committed to introducing additional career re ghters to support volunteers, adding that almost half the 342 re ghters promised had been delivered.

    He said ve extra re ghters had been deployed to Wyndham since 2010.

    All CFA brigades are well resourced to protect their communities, he said. \

    LAURA LITTLE

    crews are struggling, says veteran

    young people take their troubles to new mental health clinic

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    A new mental health clinic for Wyndham youth has been ooded with requests for help .

    Kim Wood, centre manager for headspace , the national mental health foundation, said dozens of young people aged 15 to 21 had walked into the Wyndham clinic since it opened its doors in Duncans Road, Werribee, on February 28.

    e centre has received 50 phone calls from local young people seeking help .

    Schools across Wyndham have also expressed interest in running mental health programs with the health service.

    Many of the youth we have seen so far are going through a hard time, whether that be at home or school, Ms Wood said.

    Mainly they are depressed and anxious and not coping with school or work, or they may have problems with bullying, relationships with family, friends or a partner.

    e Werribee centre o ers access to professionals who specialise in mental health and counselling on issues ranging from drug and alcohol problems to general health,

    sexual education and contraception, and relationships.

    Clinical services manager Scott Ward said that until last month, Wyndhams young people had been forced to travel to headspace centres in Sunshine and Geelong. He said the clinic sought to equip young people with skills to look a er their health and wellbeing and cope with di cult emotions.

    Headspace is working with other outer-west welfare services, including Whitelion and ISIS Primary Care, to gauge which types of mental health concern require the most attention. \

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    MY TOWN

    If I came up and coughed in your face, youd probably be pretty disgusted, right? So why is it acceptable for

    smokers to breathe out their carcinogenic crap in close proximity to people who choose not to indulge in this revolting habit? My family and friends spent last weekend at a local event that raised funds for the Cancer Council.

    It was a beautiful occasion, well organised and with great people.

    Ironically , every time we le or entered the venue we had to walk through a crowd of pig-headed pu ers who somehow thought their clouds of cancer-causing smoke wouldnt be a problem for anyone else.

    In fact, there was so much I le the event with a headache and sore throat.

    ese people clearly have a strong moral compass; otherwise they wouldnt spend 24 hours at an event to commemorate those lost to cancer and to raise funds to ght this insidious disease.

    But put a cancer stick in their hand and they become inconsiderate idiots who not only ignore the enormous no smoking sign a few metres away from them but also think the pile of butts forming in the mud is acceptable.

    What is it about smoking that makes people act like morons?

    Why do they suddenly ignore all the usual societal conventions to behave in a way that is detrimental to not only their health, but all those around them.

    Its bad enough being near them occasionally while out and about, but imagine living with someone like this.

    Despite the rst line of this column, Ill restrain myself from coughing at you if you smoke near me because I wont drag myself down to your level.

    Instead, as the Cancer Council urges, call the Quitline and save your lungs and ours. \

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    council agrees to green wedge homesPLANNING

    Development of Point Cooks green wedge is a step closer, with Wyndham council agreeing to allow planning for new housing developments to begin.

    Councillors agreed last week to write to the Metropolitan Planning Authority to give support for studies needed to develop precinct structure plans (PSPs) for a site bordering Hacketts, Aviation and Point Cook roads.

    e 443-hectare site was brought inside the urban growth boundary by Planning Minister Matthew Guy in 2012 on the recommendation of Wyndham council.

    e council asked the authority to delay development until improvements were made to Point Cooks roads and public transport .

    But last week it said that signi cant transport announcements by the state government meant the site could be developed.

    e area is likely to be planned in two PSPs.With a new train station now completed

    at Williams Landing, plans for an extended bus route and the Sneydes Road diamond interchange to be completed in 2016, transport infrastructure is much better-placed to deal with the new residents who will move into this area, Cr Glenn Goodfellow said.

    e council also supports preliminary studies into developing the other part of the site. Environmentalists say they will not object to the northern end of the green wedge being developed but would be concerned about any move to develop the southern section.

    Western Melbourne Catchments Network co-ordinator Colleen Miller said the lower part contained swamp land and needed to be protected. We dont have any objections to the northern part being developed, she said.

    But the southern part needs a lot more work and has a lot of issues. \

    LAURA LITTLE

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    When Clinton Matthews wife, Caroline, was diagnosed with brain cancer, he was shocked at the limited support available to su erers and their families.

    Although they were both registered nurses, the couple struggled to nd someone to guide them through the diagnosis and treatment .

    A er his wife died in 2012, Mr Matthews began thinking about how to honour her and help others battling brain cancer.

    Six months ago, he moved from Queensland to Wyndham to be near his sister, Rebecca Picone , and together they have launched a new brain cancer support organisation, the Peace of Mind Foundation.

    I know Caroline would like this to change the lives of others with brain cancer , Mr Matthews said. She would want to help people have a better quality of life.

    A fund-raiser for the foundation will be held at Victoria Universitys athletics track in Hoppers Lanes, Werribee, on Sunday, April 27. e event, from 10am-4pm, will include carnival rides, music performances and roving entertainers. \ LL

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    public TRANSPORT

    e state government should improve the frequency of train services on the Werribee line to reduce overcrowding instead of spending $100 million a year to reduce fares and provide free tram services, according to public transport advocates .

    e Public Transport Users Association (PTUA) and Wyndham Transport Advisory Committee (WTAC) said while capping fares at zone 1 prices will provide hip-pocket relief for commuters, the bene t wont be felt in Wyndham until train services are improved.

    From January 1 next year, a full-fare

    commuter who currently buys a zone 1 and 2 daily ticket will save about $5 a day. Tram travel in the city will be free.

    Premier Denis Napthine said the plan would reduce cost-of-living pressures and make public transport more accessible.

    But WTAC chairman John Menegazzo said the changes would not encourage more people to use public transport.

    We need more trains and more parking at stations or its not going to have a major e ect.

    PTUA president Tony Morton said

    $100 million a year could be used to greatly improve bus and rail services.

    He said the association had heard from commuters from outer suburbs,

    including Werribee, who would rather have frequent, reliable train services than cheap fares.

    Tarneit MP and opposition treasury spokesman Tim Pallas

    said Labor supported lower fares, but services also needed to improve.

    We need infrastructure plans that will remove the bottlenecks from the system so we can run more trains more o en. \

    LAURA LITTLE

    More trains, not price caps: commuters

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    car park closure leads to LAVERTON station chaosRail commuters who drive to Laverton station say there is chaos as a makeshi car park at a former school site has closed at the same time as new council parking restrictions come into force.

    About 500 commuters had parked in the grounds of the former Laverton Primary School before the Education Department barred access at the request of Hobsons Bay council. On Monday last week, the council started putting warnings on illegally parked cars around Laverton station, and motorists will soon be ned for violations.

    Sanctuary Lakes resident Nick Michaelides, who drives to the zone 1 station to catch a train to the city to work, said the parking situation was a total shemozzle with about 500 to 600 illegally parked cars on the grass along the train tracks.

    e council has erected bollards to stop people parking on the grassland and created permit-only zones for residents.

    Hobsons Bay deputy mayor Colleen Gate said the council had argued strongly for the state government to address the parking issue .

    A permit trial for 45 spaces began on Monday to ensure our residents are not disadvantaged by commuters who come from outside the municipality.

    is will provide some relief for our residents, but we need assurances from state government that measures will be taken to distribute the parking burden across public transport corridors and reduce tra c congestion in Laverton.

    Laverton, Altona Meadows and Seabrook residents may apply for permits to use the 45 spaces. Jess Maguire, a spokeswoman for Public Transport Minister Terry Mulder, said Laverton station had about 950 spaces and also o ered a drop-o zone, seven connecting bus routes and a secure Parkiteer bicycle cage for cyclists. \

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    to the manor born: residents seek suburb statusWYNDHAM VALE

    A group of Manor Lakes residents are demanding the estate be recognised as a suburb in its own right to end confusion about the areas name.

    A petition signed by 1050 people was presented to State Parliament by Tarneit MP Tim Pallas last week.

    Residents, real estate agents and even VicRoads signs refer to the area as Manor Lakes, although its part of Wyndham Vale.

    Manor Lakes Residents Association president Cedric Young said three road signs leading to the estate referred to Manor Lakes.

    Manor Lakes Shopping Centre sits in the heart of the estate, around the corner from Manor Lakes College. Local sports clubs also use the name .

    Buses from Werribee railway station say Manor Lakes, Mr Young said. Timetables refer to bus stops in Manor Lakes.

    He said the estate was known by everyone except Wyndham council as Manor Lakes.

    People bought homes and land in the estate believing it was a part of Manor Lakes, he said. [ ey] identify themselves as Manor Lakes residents.

    Mr Young said that last Christmas, cards

    and parcels marked for his home initially went to Wyndham Vale in Queensland.

    If mail is addressed to Manor Lakes it always arrives, but if its addressed to Wyndham Vale theres a strong chance it wont, he said. Even Australia Post thinks were called Manor Lakes.

    A recent residents association survey

    revealed 97 per cent of participants believed the area was called Manor Lakes.

    e name Manor Lakes has community support and numerous naming decisions in the area re ect that, Mr Pallas said.

    A report responding to the petition will be presented to councillors on April 28. \

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    your voiceHELL OF A WAIT ON DOHERTYS ROAD UPGRADE(Weekly, March 26)

    The coming election will bring a lot of promises by both major parties maybe even an upgrade for Dohertys Road or Sayers Road.

    Then therell be a lot of hand wringing after the election about money being tight and other projects in marginal seats being more important.ALBERT FEY \ VIA WEB

    Rail plan slammed as $2.5b slur on western suburbs(Weekly, March 19)

    This article about the west being neglected was spot on .

    Whats not spot on were the comments by Public Transport Minister Terry Mulders spokes- woman claiming the current state government had invested in major transport projects such as the Regional Rail Link.

    Wrong. The project and all funding were committed as a partnership

    between the former Labor federal and state governments .

    Again, the Williams Landing station was a state Labor initiative.

    Maybe the Liberals should try to list what they have done for us, instead of claiming others good ideas.HENRY BARLOW \ HOPPERS CROSSING

    Peak hour travel added stress(Weekly, March 26)

    Wyndham council launched the Get Wyndham Moving campaign last week. The campaign is designed to make our voices heard about the poor transport, road congestion and other issues that plague our community.

    Check out getwyndhammoving.com.au for more information . CEE MEE \ VIA WEB

    Two articles on the traf c congestion issue in Wyndham, and then incredibly we have an article about yet another property development for Point Cook, adding

    5 000 more residents. While the state government may have promised a new interchange onto the Princes Freeway, who is providing the extra lane into the city?

    Or the new schools, hospitals and libraries? And who is paying?

    From 1950 to 2002, our immigration rate was about 70,000 a year. It brought many bene ts to Australia. But between 2003 and 2006 it rose to 306,000 a year.

    Its no coincidence that our infrastructure problems have run out of control over the past decade.JOHN BLACKBORROW \ LITTLE RIVER

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    My shoutThe Napthine governments pledge to scrap the higher train fare between zones 1 and 2 (which has been matched by the Labor Opposition) is great news for outer-suburban commuters and not just because of the lower cost to get to work.

    It should also ease traf c congestion because many people will now feel compelled to leave their car at home and use their local zone 2 station rather than drive down the line to pay zone 1 fares.

    It should also free up car parking spaces at dual-zone stations such as Albion, Laverton and Glenroy, making it easier for commuters coming from surrounding areas not serviced by the Public Transport Victoria train network.

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    Manor Lakes College pupil Kendra Crocker (pictured with Multicultural Affairs Minister Matthew Guy) believes everyone is the same, regardless of their race or culture. The grade 1 pupil won the junior category of the Victorian Multicultural Commissions Cultural Diversity Week art competition with her drawing of two girls looking at a globe , captioned : Everyones heart is the same. Everyone is the same no matter what. Commission chairman Chin Tan said the competition highlighted the role schools played in teaching young people about the bene ts of cultural, religious and linguistic diversity. \ LL

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    Wyndham council hopes to stamp out racism in the municipality a er signing up to a national anti-racism campaign.

    Councillors last week voted to take part in the Human Rights Commissions Racism It Stops With Me campaign.

    e campaign encourages people to re ect on what they can do to counter racism wherever it occurs.

    Wyndham Migrant Hub founder Walter Villagonzalo hopes the campaign will reinforce that racism is unacceptable.

    Last week, he witnessed a friend being racially abused in Hoppers Crossing.

    Somebody insulted my friend, saying he was an asylum seeker and should go home. en he challenged my friend to a ght just because he was from a di erent country, Mr Villagonzalo said.

    We dont want racism to exist in Wyndham and it will only go away if the community is made aware that it is an issue.

    We need to teach people not to stand by and to make those people who are being racist feel like their actions are unacceptable.

    Cr Gautam Gupta said he was proud of the councils decision to support the campaign .

    e council has made an important decision to tackle racism, Cr Gupta

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    people to take the rst step of thinking, re ecting and talking about the issue. It lets people

    know that we will not tolerate racism in any form.

    As a multicultural community, Wyndham residents need to play their part in addressing racism.

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    50 flee gas leakFifty people were evacuated from houses and businesses in Werribees Lock Avenue after a gas leak on Sunday afternoon . Fire ghters closed the street about 4pm and the incident was controlled shortly before 6.30pm. Paramedics attended but nobody needed medical attention. \

    link roads to be built earlyRoads linking Wyndhams west with the Princes Freeway will be built earlier than expected after the council supported a development plan for the area. The Wyndham West Development Control Plan covers a 700-hectare parcel of land that includes areas soon to be developed in sections of Mambourin , Wyndham Vale and Werribee West. It includes a road linking Ballan Road to the Princes Freeway, via Armstrong and Ison roads. \

    objections halt 23 homesAn application for 23 double and triple-storey houses on land in Werribees Wattle Avenue has been rejected by Wyndham council after it received 91 objections. The council said the development would affect the heritage of the area, did not include suf cient parking and was not in keeping with neighbourhood character. \

    plaza work kicks offWork has started on the redevelopment of Werribee Plaza. Construction of a new dining and entertainment precinct began last Wednesday. The redevelopment will create 400 construction and 1500 retail jobs and expand the centres size by more than 35,000 square metres. The redeveloped plaza will be known as Paci c Werribee. \

    smoke banned at kids sport New laws banning smoking at public playgrounds, skate parks, swimming pools and sporting venues during underage sporting events came into effect on Monday . People caught outing the laws can be ned $144. The y were introduced by the state government to limit childrens exposure to tobacco smoke.\

    help for would-be artistsBudding Wyndham artists looking to sculpt a new career for themselves are being invited to take part in a new mentoring program. The Art Paths program offers people the opportunity to be mentored by experienced artists. Eligible participants will receive a one-hour session with one of the councils experienced arts and culture staff, with ongoing mentoring available. Details: experiencewyndham.com.au/artsculture/art_paths \

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    Apprentice orist Chevonne Nicholas (pictured) was delighted to win an International Flower and Garden Show award just 10 months into her training at Werribees Station Place Florist. Last week, Ms Nicholas was named winner of the shows intermediate table for two category after designing a table setting and centrepiece in 90 minutes. Designs had to be based on Greek mythology, so Ms Nicholas took her inspiration from the story of the boy who could y, designing a centrepiece with mirrors to represent the sea. \ LL

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    A young cancer patient from Point Cook who captured hearts around the world has received more than 7000 cards for his milestone 10th birthday.

    Rafael Moraes has neuroblastoma , a solid tumour cancer of the sympathetic nervous system, and has battled the disease for more than half of his short life. He was diagnosed in 2008 and, a er a few years free of medical intervention , is undergoing regular chemotherapy and other treatments.

    Rafael (pictured) celebrated his March 25 birthday on a school camp with classmates from Westbourne Grammar, where he was presented with a card signed by every student of the school.

    e grade 4 student has also been inundated with birthday cards from Canada, America, England, Brazil, Germany and all over Australia.

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    Former principal Angelique Den Brinker , who passed over the reins to acting principal David Smiley earlier this year, returned for the celebrations. \

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    WynBay Bulldogs, which plays in the Reclink Australia league, unveiled the teams new colours and guernseys at Whitten Oval in a move that is expected to create stronger pathways to employment and sport.

    e Reclink AFL competition supports people with mental health issues, a disability, and those experiencing homelessness, nancial hardship or substance abuse or who have come through the corrections system. It also promotes multicultural harmony through sport.

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    F or Latitude, its been an opportunity to engage with young people at risk of homelessness before they become homeless. \

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    food truck plan driven by goodwill

    e Asylum Seeker Resource Centre (ASRC) had crowdfunded $ 96,842 as of Tuesday towards its $100,000 target for a food justice truck.

    e truck will deliver discounted food to asylum seekers in Melbournes west who are living on as little as $3 a day and prohibited from seeking work.

    To receive the pledged money, the ASRC must reach a $100,000 tipping point in 11 more days , but its ultimate goal is $150,000.

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    VU staff brace for more job lossesEDUCATION

    More than 170 jobs could go at Victoria University if management goes ahead with plans to outsource services, according to sta .

    Speakers at a forum held at the Footscray Park campus last Wednesday outlined a range of concerns over outsourcing, including a reduced service quality and loss of more jobs on top of 400 axed in the past two years.

    Senior lecturer Paul Adams (pictured) told the forum the universitys di culty in retaining students would be exacerbated by outsourcing areas such as IT and childcare.

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    University of Canberra sta member Katie Wilson spoke of a loss of morale at the university following outsourcing there.

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    The slim blonde is delivering a piece to camera when from behind her lurches a snarling clutch of lost souls, blood streaming down their faces, arms outstretched.

    You wont nd it on Vanessa OHanlons o cial bio, but this is her secret zombie ick.

    Blink and you will miss her appearance in Dead Country a movie far more horrible than horrifying which sank pretty much without trace upon release in 2008.

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    I dont think I ever even saw it, she laughs. Its just a tiny reporter part that someone asked me to do and I agreed to before I realised there would be zombies surrounding me.

    While its highly unlikely that shell ever so easily fall into their clutches again, the zombie encounter underscores OHanlons willingness to step out of her comfort zone.

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    In the air, Im like a Melway, but if Im in a car Im geographically challenged. I have to look for landmarks, she con des.

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    No climate change sceptic, she also nds it disappointing that people like Prime Minister Tony Abbott who as opposition leader dismissed climate change as absolute crap make comments that are so blatant.

    Everybody is going to live on the edge of having an opinion, but I also think you should take the available information and at least examine it. Just in the time I have been doing the weather, Ive noticed how extreme things have become.

    Seeing weather patterns develop genuinely interests her, and OHanlon points to a low in the Coral Sea that she seems to have been talking about for weeks.

    It can be a long time from the time we get the information to the time it actually happens and we can get ahead of ourselves out of excitement, but if that goes in as a cyclone into inland areas, it could be good news for farmers. Sometimes people do seem to think you can make it happen. ey want you to say it will rain and then they blame you when it oods.

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    For more information about these works call the Regional Rail Link community information line on 1800 107 925 and select option 4 for the Deer Park West Werribee Junction project team, or visit www.regionalraillink.vic.gov.au

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    Budding dressage stars ocked to Werribee Parks National Equestrian Centre last week to get advice from world dressage champion Helen Langehanenberg . Langehanenberg, an Olympic silver medallist, ran a master class as part of Equestrian Victorias dressage and jumping with the stars event, which began last ursday. She said it was important to share wisdom with younger riders. I was very happy that many people shared their wisdom with me. Its important that people work to understand what works for them.

    Equestrian Victoria chief executive Greg Pratt said this years event was the biggest to date.

    Activities included a young jumping horse championship, which was judged by leading European coach and rider Yves Houtackers .

    Mr Pratt said the three-day event was an outstanding showcase of talent. \

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    Youngsters with dreams of becoming a bush detective or birdwatcher can go behind the scenes at Serendip Sanctuary as part of a series of school holiday programs .

    e free programs let kids become a park ranger for the day and search for animals by tracking paw marks, skulls and territorial markings. ey can also use binoculars to spot some of Victorias birds.

    e bush detective program will run on April 8; behind the scenes on April 8, 9, 15 and 16; birdwatching on April 15; and a mini-beast discovery experience on April 9 and 16. Bookings are essential and all children must be accompanied by an adult.

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    Pretty as a picture inside and out, this custom-built house in Werribees Pines estate stands alone as a statement of style.

    In an aptly named court, given the privacy and attention to detail in the house-proud neighbourhood, the owner-built-and-designed homes manicured rose garden at the front gives a peek into what lies beyond.

    The hedge-bordered path leads to the covered, double-door entry, which opens to the tiled foyer. And its from this vantage point that the quality is immediately evident in the 29-square gem. Two pillars frame the carpeted lounge and dining space to the left, while

    full-height double doors to the right lead into the main bedroom suite.

    The lounge room is highlighted by a Jetmaster gas log fire within a timber surround, while the dining space provides the first of several entry points to the covered entertainment area.

    The main bedroom is enhanced by a metallic two-toned accent wall, fitted walk-in wardrobe and chic en suite with Italian porcelain tiles, stone-topped vanity with Villeroy & Boch raised basin, frameless glass shower, heated towel rail and Roca toilet.

    It is next to a kids TV room, library or retreat. Another set of double doors opens to reveal the

    designer beech kitchen and the informal living domain with clever desk nook.

    Illuminated by commercial lighting above its granite-topped island bench, the kitchen includes Smeg stainless-steel appliances (wall oven, microwave and canopy rangehood), Ceran glass-ceramic cooktop, Miele dishwasher, walk-in pantry and stainless-steel splashback.

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    Forget the stress of building and move right into this near-new Tarneit residence. Close to parkland, the soon-to-be-completed Tarneit train station and Tarneit East shopping centre, the brick-veneer beauty is on a corner block of 402 square metres. With the peace of mind of the builders structural warranty and termite protection, the 21-square dwelling has four bedrooms with built-in wardrobes (main

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    Hot Property On The South Side In Prime Werribee!Werribee CBD, cafs, restaurants, shops, Werribee train station, Werribee River bike trails and walking tracks all within a few minutes from this solid doublefronted three bedroom plus study home with its original Terracotta tiles, cedar timber walls, high ceilings, decorative cornicing and the list goes on

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    A Cut Above The Rest In So Many WaysCertainly not your average villa residence on offer here and the experience is further enhanced by its sheer size too! Set adjacent parklands, yet privatewrapped by its surrounding neighbours this young example of modern quality living has a lengthy list of superior appointments.

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    Rock Solid Gorgeous Two Storey Residence In Central Hoppers CrossingThis stunning example of fine building and family living seems to offer the complete package when it comes to build quality and care, location and certainly features. Comprising four huge bedrooms, with master featuring semi ensuite and walk-in robes, the updated central Tasmanian Oak solidkitchen also features upmarket appliances and adjoins a meals and second family room. The formal lounge and dining are equally impressive in size whileducted heating and split system cooling keep things cosy all year round. An oversized double garage features both automated and internal access.Outdoors has been finished with select paving while the yard also offers unrestricted side access for the boat or caravan.

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    Classic 1930s CalifornianPositioned in a prized location this stand-out Californian Bungalow has been in the one familysince 1937 and glows with its period features and original design. True to its original heritagethe home boasts soaring 10 foot ceilings, a combination of double and solid brick throughout,terracotta roof and almost 800m2 of land. With huge scope to renovate and extend the homecomprises 3 good sized bedrooms, formal lounge and dining, updated bathroom and kitchenand modern comforts such as ducted heating and ducted cooling. Conveniently located closeto local schools, all forms of public transport and the vibrant and diverse options of WattonStreet for restaurants, cafs and more!

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    Werribee 18 Francis Street 1113

    Exquisite, Charming Federation Inspired Family Home! Built by Belani Homes is this beautiful masterpiece with WOW factor that is sure to set hearts racing &boasting size, excellence & a lovely tranquil court location. Downstairs, 4 fitted BRs, formal lounge witha gas fireplace, large central kitchen that overlooks the meals arrangement & a fantastic rumpus roomwith French doors leading through to a timber decked merbau verandah area. Upstairs is a generousmaster BR with FES & WIR. Includes gas ducted heating, evap cooling, remote garage with internal &drive thru access & 2 x 2500L water tanks. Entertain all year around under the huge entertainment areawith caf blinds, or watch the kids play around the fully landscaped backyard with matured trees.Walk to Manor Lakes SC, schools, child-care, parklands & the soon to be opened train station.

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    Positioned BeautifullyOnly a stones throw to parklands & Lollypop Creek is thismagnificent & fastidiously maintained home. Presentingformal lounge, large kitchen with north facing mealsarea downstairs & 3 fitted BRs, master with FES & balcony.Well appointed with ducted heating, evap cooling, gascooking, high ceilings, beautiful gardens & a lovely arrayof mature trees. A fantastic opportunity to secure a well-kept home in the Wyndham Green Estate!

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    Wyndham Vale 1 Creekview Way 1323Near New Tarneit Four BedderTake advantage of this genuine 4 BR plan completewith ensuite to master, separate modern kitchen, largemeals room adjoins a 2nd family room & a formallounge. Features evap cooling, ducted heating, anddouble garage with internal & auto access. For yourpeace of mind, it includes the balance of the homeowners warranty & termite protection. Walk to the soonto be completed Tarneit train station & Tarneit East SC.

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    Splendour In The Werribee South CoastThis luxury residence features solid Tas Oak flooring &a detailed solid timber staircase, 2-pack kitchenadjoining open meals room with attached studyalcove & separate formal living. The master suiteincludes ensuite & there are a total of 3 bathrooms.The huge pergola is ideal for entertaining & can actas an additional carport on top of the adjoininggarage complete with internal, auto & rear access.

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    Werribee South 3 Bream Walk 2333Exquisite, Picturesque Establishment!This stunning family home features 3 fitted BRs, ensuite& WIR to master, study/4th BR, formal lounge with OFP &formal dining, open plan family/meals area, all-weatherentertainment area & double remote garage with rearaccess. Includes Tas Oak timber floors in living areas, TasOak timber kitchen, heating, cooling, 2 sheds & more. Seton approx 1011m2, close to parks, schools, Werribee Riverbike trails/walking tracks, shops & all amenities.

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