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    Tourism experts say more accommodation options and seven- day operators are needed to ensure the Macedon Ranges reap the full benets of a visitor boom.

    With annual gures released by Daylesford and Macedon Ranges Tourism revealing an 18.2 per cent increase in visitors in 2015, the tourism groups general manager, Judith Isherwood, said there remained a shortage of beds on the eastern side of the region.

    e Daylesford-Hepburn area is known statewide as one of the best oerings of good accommodation, but certainly further development on the Macedon Ranges side is going to help the region increase its reputation, she said.

    Similarly, weekends tend to be strong but having destinations open, whether it be shops or attractions, is also key to people coming and visiting outside of those peak times.

    A total of 3.8 million people visited the tourism region in the 12 months to September last year. e number of nights spent in the area was 2.7 million, up 44 per cent on the previous year.

    ese are great gures for our tourism industry and for the region generally, Ms Isherwood said.

    We know that the economic contribution of tourism to this region is the second-highest of any tourism region in the state, so increasing visitor numbers coupled with increasing time spent in the region is good news for everyone.

    Ms Isherwood said the majority

    of visitors continued to come from Melbourne.

    Our proximity makes us an attractive destination, but what were nding is that people are no longer coming here just for the day, she said.

    More and more, theyre spending time here.

    Gisborne Peak Winerys Barb Nixon said the area was attracting more people than ever before.

    Weve been here 15 years, but were denitely seeing new faces all the time, she said.

    Its so accessible now with the freeways with many people, theyre only just discovering our area.

    eres a bit of an exclusivity about it.

    Ms Nixon said oerings such as Gisborne Peaks state award-winning eco cottages were needed to ensure the Macedon Ranges didnt miss out.

    We need more beds on this side, she said.

    We have to get more quality accommodation and businesses and venues that are open seven days a week.

    ats a huge motivator for tourism.

    e tourism board is putting the nal touches to the second edition of its revamped visitor guide, which will be released next month.

    Tourism failingdemand

    People are no longer coming here just for the day - Judith Isherwood

    Sunbury residents who are battling long-term unemployment, mental illness or a disability, are being given a chance at a new life thanks to recruitment agency Ostara Australia and restaurateur Ami Tran. The partnership has not only beneted clients but also Ms Trans eatery, District 3429. When you give people a chance, especially when theyve been rejected so much, they actually appreciate the job more and will stay with you, Ms Tran says. Full story: page 8

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    Sunbury residents whose houses were threatened by a deliberately lit blaze on Christmas Day have gone out of their way to thank CFA volunteers.

    Fireghters were part way through a brigade meeting at Sunburys CFA headquarters last Monday night when residents of Settlers Way arrived to praise members for their quick response.

    ese residents shared details of their close encounter but also expressed comfort in knowing that, over the following days as trees reignited, seeing the ashing blue and red lights of CFA trucks made them feel safe, a post on Sunbury CFAs ocial Facebook page says.

    To these residents, you may think your expression of gratitude is insignicant, but its not. As you exited the room, it was quite evident that your words touched us all and we thank you for taking the time to come by.

    Sunbury duty ocer Rick Flood said the visit was appreciated by CFA sta.

    [Fireghters] werent worried about missing Christmas Day lunch they were just doing their jobs, he said. But its nice to be acknowledged.

    Sunbury man Stuart Dean Robson, 47, this month faced 13 charges in Melbourne Magistrates Court relating to res lit in the Sunbury area on December 25, 28 and 29.

    Police allege Robson lit the Christmas Day re that burned through 100 hectares of grassland. Robson was remanded in custody with his case due to return to court in March.

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    Hundreds of people will get their Australia Day o to a healthy start with free fun runs starting at Gisbornes Sankey Reserve and Romseys Lions Park.

    eyre just two of the many events being held across the Macedon Ranges to mark the national day on Tuesday, January 26.

    Macedon Ranges Running Club spokesman Lindsay Sharpe is expecting up to 300 entries for the Gisborne run, which will wind through the towns parklands.

    Its a great chance to get out there in the sunshine and enjoy some of the beauty thats right on our doorstep, he says.

    Its not a competitive event theres no timing. People can just run or walk, and bring the family.

    e Romsey run will cover a ve-kilometre trail to Lanceeld. Registration for both runs is from 7.30am for an 8am start.

    Celebrations in Gisborne will include a ag pageant, music, games, a trivia quiz, and brunch from 9-11.30am at John Aitken Reserve.

    Community breakfasts will be held at Kyneton Mechanics Institute Reserve and Tylden Hall from 8am, while the councils Australia Day awards and citizenship ceremony are at Kyneton town hall from 10.30am.

    Australian food and music will be part of celebrations at Malmsbury town hall from 11am-2pm.

    Woodend festivities include a parade and community barbecue at the RSL from 10.30am-3.30pm.

    Baynton residents can wrap up their public holiday with a lm night under the stars from 6-10.

    erell also be free entry, family activities and giveaways at the municipalitys outdoor pools in Woodend and Lanceeld.

    Details: www.mrsc.vic.gov.au/australiaday

    Matt Crossman

    No slog, just a jog for special day

    Lindsay Sharpe and Brenda Krol, of the Macedon Ranges Running Club, have organised a fun run for Australia Day. (Ari Hatzis)

    By Matt Crossman

    Authorities have again pleaded with people not to leave children in parked cars, with new gures showing parents and carers continue to put kids at risk of heat-related injury or death.

    A month aer revealing paramedics were called to 17 cases in the Sunbury area in the year to August 31, Ambulance Victoria last week said there were 225 callouts statewide in December up from 161 the year before. Sunbury CFA duty ocer Rick Flood said

    that while he was unaware of any local incidents in the past few weeks, calls to rescue children in parked or locked cars were far too common.

    Unfortunately, its a fairly regular occurrence, though oen by the time we arrive the car has gone, he said.

    Mr Flood said shopping centres continued to be hotspots.

    Typically, the call comes from another shopper who has pulled up and seen a child or two unattended in the back seat, he said.

    Sometimes, its a case of parents accidentally locking the keys inside the car with a kid, so we arrive and theres also a distressed mother.

    Ambulance Victoria emergency management director Paul Holman said it was never a good idea to leave children in a parked car, even for a short time.

    Young children cant regulate their body temperature like we can, he said. at puts them at signicant risk and being le in a car can quickly become life threatening.

    Tests have found that the temperature inside a car can be 20 to 30 degrees hotter than outside.

    Temperatures inside a car on a 29 degree day can reach 44 degrees within 10 minutes and 60 degrees within 20 minutes.

    Last February, the Kyneton community rallied behind a local family aer their 22-month-old boy was found dead in a parked car.

    New heat plea for kids in cars Unfortunately, its a fairly regular occurrence - Rick Flood

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    Police hunt arsonistDetectives are still hunting a rebug believed to be responsible for a series of res near Metcalfe and Malmsbury in recent months. Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.

    Theyre racing at the RockThe Australia Day race meeting at Hanging Rock Reserve will have something for everyone this Saturday. Starts 11am. General admission $25, concession $15 and children 16 and under free. Details: goo.gl/d0FvEw

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    Sunbury residents whove become passionate about a trading card game played by more than 20 million people worldwide are being urged to join a growing community of local players.

    Magic: e Gathering is played by two or more players, with a deck of printed cards used to facilitate battles between wizards, who are known as planeswalkers. Spells, artifacts and creatures depicted on individual cards are used to defeat opponents.

    Aaron Herbert, of Sunburys MTG group, leads weekly classes at the towns library and neighbourhood house and is organising a tournament this Wednesday. He says that while many people enjoy playing over a kitchen table, the game really shines in a group setting. Were trying to get people to come out of their

    shell and really get into community play, Mr Herbert says. What I love about it is its so great at bringing people together.

    It really doesnt matter what walk of life youre from. Education, disability, age you play with people you might not have met otherwise. Its great to have that interaction with your opponent. Its like a dance; theres a lot of back and forth.

    is Wednesdays tournament is at Sunbury library from noon to 4pm. Entrants can create a deck from sealed boosters and battle others for a chance to win MTG boosters. Participants must know and understand the rules of MTG. All cards are supplied. Details: goo.gl/kQfYXG

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    A great deal of magicCameron Hood displays some Magic at a game in Sunbury. (Ari Hatzis)

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    A Gisborne woman, who has been ghting mesothelioma for more than a decade, believes home renovators shouldnt have to pay to have asbestos professionally removed and disposed.

    Under current laws, people who nd the deadly building material in their homes face expensive removal and disposal costs.

    Lou Williams, despite her own ill health, has spent many years ghting on behalf of others battling lung cancer caused by asbestos exposure. She says disposal costs should be heavily subsidised. Until that happens, we will have more and more people exposed, including their families, Mrs Williams said. In 1985, her father, who worked in the building industry, was diagnosed with pleural mesothelioma. He died six months later, aged 54.

    In 2003, Mrs Williams, then 47, was diagnosed with peritoneal mesothelioma. In 2009, it became pleural mesothelioma. Large tumors were removed and she underwent chemotherapy before starting on a new drug early last year.

    While asbestos was completely outlawed in 2003, Mrs Williams said it continued to wreak a devastating toll.

    And those most at risk were the growing army of do-it-yourself renovators, she added. All it takes is one speck.

    e Asbestos Diseases Society of Australia said repairs and renovations could release millions of bres.

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    Construction of a retention basin to protect Woodend from major ooding is expected to save ratepayers more than $100,000 because soil removed from the site will be used to cap Kynetons landll tip.

    But the Quarry Road basin project, which began last week, has also upset some residents aer more than 40 trees were felled.

    Macedon Ranges council assets and operations director Dale ornton said the basin project had been timed to coincide with work at the tip, aer tests conrmed the soils compatibility with the Kyneton site.

    More than 20,000 cubic metres of soil will be transported north to ensure Kynetons tip face meets Environment Protection Authority standards.

    Mr ornton said planners had worked for two years to ensure the projects took place at the same time.

    Its a massive amount of earthworks; theres probably 40-50,000 cubic metres of earth that need to be shied around, he said.

    e open space thats there will still be open space. e major trees that are there will be retained, but its going to look dierent.

    It will have more of a dish look to it, with higher edges.

    Mr ornton said the basin was designed to protect Woodend from one in 10, 50 and 100-year oods.

    Were talking about signicant ooding that involves some houses, he said. e last time it ooded was in the early 1990s when the supermarket was under 300 millimetres of water.

    It hasnt happened because of El Nino, but as sure as anything it will happen again one day. If we dont do something, Woodend will cop it.

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    e project has been a long time coming. It was recommended in a 1997 report that led to construction of a levee bank along Five Mile Creek.

    Mr ornton said consultation last year drew questions, but most people understood the project was needed to protect Woodend.

    He said the trees being removed had either been deemed not signicant or not indigenous.

    Vegetation which is to remain in place will be protected through the appropriate measures, Mr ornton said.

    Woodend Landcare president Kate Daniel said the group wanted to work with the council to revegetate the site. e six-month project will also entail moving large numbers of trucks out of Quarry Road, through Woodend along High Street and Black Forest Drive.

    Dale Thornton (right) with council employees Shane Power and Matthew Irving. (Ari Hatzis)

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    NewsAustralia Day Awards and Citizenship ceremonyYoure invited to celebrate our unsung heroes and welcome our newest citizens at the Australia Day Awards and Citizenship Ceremony, to be held on Tuesday 26 January at 10.30am at the Kyneton Town Hall.

    Awards for the Macedon Ranges Citizen, Young Citizen, Community Achievement, Community Event and Art Ambassador will be presented.

    Mayor, Cr Graham Hackett will present the Australia Day Awards, with entertainment from the Kyneton Municipal Band and refreshments to follow.

    If youd like to attend, please contact Debbie Peter on 5422 0313.

    RSVP is essential.

    To fi nd out more about the Australia Day Awards, visit mrsc.vic.gov.au/australiaday

    EventsHorse racing at the Rock Celebrate Australia Day at Hanging Rock and experience the best in country horse racing, along with fun activities for the whole family. When: Australia Day Races, Saturday 23 JanuaryWhere: Hanging Rock Reserve, South Rock Road, Woodend Info: countryracing.com.au/hanging-rock or phone 1300 139 402.

    Free entry to outdoor pools Get along to the Lancefi eld and Woodend outdoor pools and enjoy free entry and a range of family-friendly activities, including pool games, infl atable fun, prizes and giveaways. When: Tuesday 26 January Where: Lancefi eld and Woodend outdoor pools Info: mrsc.vic.gov.au/outdoor-pools

    Township celebrationsfree events Be it a breakfast barbecue, fun run, fi lm night or musical performancetheres plenty of ways to get involved in an Australia Day activity near you. When: Tuesday 26 January Where: Shire-wide Info: mrsc.vic.gov.au/news

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    To fi nd out more and have your say, visit mrsc.vic.gov.au/C102 , phone 5422 0333 or drop-in to any of Councils customer service centres.

    Submissions can be sent to PO Box 151, Kyneton VIC 3444 or emailed to [email protected]

    A project aimed at wiping out a fast-spreading weed, which is inedible for livestock and dramatically increases re risk, is making progress near Gisborne.

    But landholders in areas aected by serrated tussock are being reminded there is no room for complacency, with early detection and treatment vital to the protection of native grasses and agricultural returns.

    A Victorian Serrated Tussock Working Party (VSTWP) is halfway through the rst stage of its work in an area south-east of the town.

    More than 130 landowners have sought expert advice since the project began in June last year, about 30 hectares of land has also been treated in that time.

    e project follows recent eorts near Riddells Creek.

    VSTWP extension ocer Ivan Carter said most infestations had been found near Gisborne and north of Sunbury.

    If le untreated, these infestations have the potential to spread, and will rapidly decrease biodiversity in native grasslands and seriously reduce the agricultural capacity of properties, he said.

    Serrated tussock is an introduced, self-pollinating plant, the seeds of which can be blown up to several kilometres. ey can also be spread by water, mud, in hay and fodder.

    e Agriculture Department says dense infestations pose a serious re hazard, with a burn intensity up to seven times higher than native grasses.

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    Hume mayor Helen Patsikatheodorou in front of a painting depicting the birth of the Ashes. (Ari Hatzis)

    A temporary public art exhibition celebrating Sunburys past has been so popular that a local history group will push for it to be made a permanent xture.

    About 30 photos and paintings showcasing old buildings and key milestones in Sunburys history were unveiled last month as part of a Hume council project thats expected to continue until at least the end of this month.

    Sunbury Historical and Heritage Society president Peter Free said reaction had been so positive that the group wanted to work with the council to ensure people could continue to take a stroll through their towns past.

    A lot of the oldies have enjoyed it, but theres also been a lot of new people whove gained an appreciation of Sunburys history, he said.

    e exhibition, stretching from the south end of OShanassy Street to the north end of Evans Street, includes images and original paintings depicting long-lost buildings and special moments, such as the 1883 cricket match at

    Rupertswood that led to the rst presentation of the Ashes urn. e Sunbury pop festival of 1975 is also featured.

    City sustainability director Kelvin Walsh said the council was thrilled that people had enjoyed the exhibition.

    ere is no reason why the photos and paintings could not stay up longer, provided that the building owners are comfortable with that, he said.

    Mayor Helen Patsikatheodorou said the exhibition, which winds through many laneways of the town centre, was a great way to get to know Sunbury better. e images remind us of the deep history Sunbury enjoys.

    Matt Crossman

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    Location, value and access to essential services have driven a property boom that led to Kyneton recording regional Victorias largest capital growth over the past ve years.

    New Real Estate Institute of Victoria data reveals the towns median house price increased 39 per cent from $335,000 in September 2010 to $466,000 by September last year.

    House prices in Geelong went up 37 per cent in the same period to $577,500. Growth was

    lot of interest in property in the area, especially at the lower end of the market.

    It certainly continues to be strong for the right properties, she said.

    Proximity to Melbourne, value for money, the availability of services and the fact Kyneton is on the train line all plays into it.

    e comparison to Melbourne prices is also a factor, as is demand and supply theres not a lot of properties available.

    Ms McColl said buyers were typically split between Melbourne home owners attracted

    also strong in Benalla ($259,500) and Bendigo ($371,000), both up 33 per cent.

    Jan McColl, managing director of Kyneton- based McColl Property, said there had been a

    by lower house prices and those moving from other towns in the Macedon Ranges and country Victoria.

    She said it was dicult to predict if growth was set to continue, with uncertainty in some areas of the global economy.

    But even with those gures, theres been a bit of a dip and a revival in that time.

    Ms McColl said the local market had been travelling well this summer, despite fewer houses being on the market.

    Kyneton rides a property boom The comparison to Melbourne prices is also a factor, as is demand and supply - Jan McColl

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    Due to the level crossing removal works over summer, there will be changes to the way you travel. Bus replacement services for trains have now finished, so we thank our rail users for their patience. Main Road, St Albans will be closed at the level crossing from 2 to 22 January with detours in place. Furlong Road, St Albans will be closed at the level crossing from 4 to 8 February with detours in place.Please plan ahead and allow extra time for your trip. Visit levelcrossings.vic.gov.au or phone 1800 762 667 for details. Local traders will be open for business during this time so please support local businesses in the area.Delays and disruptions are annoying but we think youll agree its about time.

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    Hume council is facing a dilemma about what services and projects may need to be chopped from its next budget, aer the state government passed legislation capping rate increases last month.

    e government will peg rate rises to the consumer price index (CPI) from this year, with increases beyond this needing a green light from the Essential Services Commission.

    In May last year, the council said it would lose $37 million over four years if rates were capped to the CPI. Hume mayor Helen Patsikatheodorou said the cutbacks to future revenue had the potential to impact infrastructure projects and services.

    Its going to be really dicult to decide what we can do without, Cr Patsikatheodorou said.

    She said the council had not yet decided whether it would apply for a rate increase above the cap; it has until March 31 to do so.

    But Sunbury Residents Association president Bernie OFarrell said the groups members wholeheartedly supported capping rate increases and would be violently opposed to council raising rates above CPI.

    In a submission to the ESC last August, Hume council said it would seek an exemption from rate-capping measures for two years.e ESC last week said it had not yet received any applications from Hume.

    Samantha Walker

    Council cuts dilemmaBy Matt Crossman

    Great food, a desire to employ locals and a dash of social conscience have been a recipe for success for Sunbury restaurateur Ami Tran.

    When opening Vietnamese restaurant District 3429 in OShanassy Street late last year, Ms Tran sought to hire sta who lived in the area in a bid to create connection and help ease the areas high unemployment.

    She also wanted to use her place as a business owner and employer to provide opportunities for people having trouble landing a job.

    ats where recruitment agency Ostara Australia came in. e not-for-prot organisation works with employers and job seekers disadvantaged by mental illness or other disabilities.

    It found six people with the right background to help make the new restaurant a success.

    Doing something to help others is really important to me, Ms Tran said. And its worked for the business, too.

    She said employees hired through Ostara Australia had all made the most of the opportunity.

    At my other restaurant in Moonee Ponds, I would hire people who came in with their resumes, but oen Id nd they didnt appreciate the job, Ms Tran said.

    Ostaras clientele have had diculty nding a job previously so, when they get that opportunity, you nd they are very attentive, they are on time and they really grab it with both hands.

    Ms Tran said her sta, some of whom have anxiety or depression, had been accommodated with few diculties.

    I always ask them what theyre comfortable with. Some of them are very shy. Some of them like to keep to themselves. So I get them to

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    work out the back where they can do their own thing in their own time, such as portioning or grating vegies or restocking the store room.

    Others are energetic and bubbly, but can only be like that for a short time so I will have them out the front on a short shi.

    Former photographer Georgia Edwards had been unemployed for nearly two years when District 3429 took her on.

    She said her new life as a waitress had done wonders for her condence.

    Before this job, I was just wandering, Ms Edwards said.

    e support I receive here has changed everything.

    Ms Tran said she hoped other business owners would consider hiring people who had been doing it tough.

    Ami Tran, with Van Vo and Ken Tran, has a socially progressive stafng policy. (Ari Hatzis)

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    Cr Russell Mowatt, who successfully called for changes to a proposed planning scheme amendment at the last council meeting, said an ocers recommendation for public park and recreation zoning was not in keeping with a 2012 resolution to protect the reserve.

    UL Daly nature reserve is unique and must

    be appropriately zoned to conservation on its own merits, Cr Mowatt said.

    e ambience of our town with the beautiful parklands is something we should not take for granted.

    Friends of Daly Reserve spokeswoman Amanda Gauci said recent conservation eorts undertaken by group members and the council were paying o.

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    Remember, its up to you to monitor weather conditions and warnings. Download the FireReady app or visit emergency.vic.gov.au today.

    DO YOU LIVE ON A FENCELINE NEXT TO GRASSLAND? If a re starts, quickly move one or two streets away from the fenceline or park boundary

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    Firebug backlash Re: Arsonists should be tracked, (Star

    Weekly, January 12)It makes my blood boil to hear of people

    committing more crimes while out on bail!Glenda Grange (via Facebook)

    The legal system fails us again and again. Nic Owen (via Facebook)

    New zone drove rates upA friend in another municipality has told us that, when her land was rezoned to allow for subdivision, the consequence for her was that thereafter, she was rated on her land as if it had been subdivided, even though she had no plans to do so.

    In the end, she had to sell up and move because she could no longer afford to pay the rates.

    A developer bought her property, demolished her lovely hand-built house and garden, and threw up ve blocks of ats.

    I wonder how many people in the Macedon Ranges realise that, if the town structure plans for Woodend, Riddells Creek and Kyneton are promulgated, this is what might happen to them.

    Margaret Boyd, Riddells Creek

    Kangan closures wheres Frank?Under the former Napthine government, Victorian TAFE institutes were deliberately starved of funding to cause them to quietly go out of business.

    This was done in order to direct the public training funds to private registered training organisations.

    Almost daily we read about some of these private RTOs behaving dishonestly, gouging the taxpayers for millions and not delivering worthwhile training, and many

    times no training at all. The Andrews government promised to restore publicly funded TAFE training and restore TAFEs as the appropriate supplier of trade and post secondary education.

    Yet clearly that promise was merely lip service, as the same mandarins at the education department who were undermining the TAFE sector under Napthine are still busy beavering away under Andrews. What is most shocking is that Kangan Institute is the only supplier of vital tertiary education in the disadvantaged northern suburbs of Melbourne, yet it is effectively being defunded and allowed to wither and die by direct government action.

    Where is the Labor MP Frank McGuire? And why isnt he up in arms defending this vital service in his electorate? Or is his majority so large he doesnt have to care?

    The closures at Kangan over the last few years because of funding cuts are staggering, and it is on course to effectively become defunct. This doesnt bode well for the employment prospects of the young and many disadvantaged people it serves. Families and community leaders in Hume should be very angry.

    David Kemp, retired aviation instructor, Lanceeld

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    How did the idea of a collection come about? Was it something that had been with you for a while?I just really enjoy short stories. It can be such a powerful way to share a message and inspire.

    e stories try to provide answers to some fairly important questions regarding ageing, which of course can be a time of great change Yes. I really want my fellow retirees to see there is a new world of opportunities out there, that they can take up new things like volunteering. In my own life, I used to be a baby cuddler at Sunshine hospital and now my husband, Robert, and I visit a nursing home. One of the stories in the book is about an old fellows dilemma when he can no longer play his pianola it talks about the way he gives out to the community as a result of this dilemma. eres also a few good love stories.

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    Tennis comes to townMelbourne International Tennis School will hold an open day at Riddells Creek on January 31. Therell be games and prizes for players, from beginners to advanced. 11am-2pm, Sutherlands Road. 0402 402 297

    Australia Day breakfastJoin Kynetons free community barbecue breakfast on Australia Day, 8-10am, at Kyneton Mechanics Reserve, courtesy of Kyneton Lions Club in conjunction with Rotary, Zonta and Macedon Ranges council. Kyneton RSL sub-branch members will raise the Australian ag at 9am. 0411 096 870

    Marists meet upKyneton Marist Brothers Old Boys Associations next annual reunion is this Sunday. This year celebrates the alumnus groups 70th anniversary. Anyone who attended the school, which closed in 1967, is asked to contact Peter Law. www.kynetonmaristbrothersoldboys.com.au

    Speak up with styleMaster public speaking and leadership with Sunbury and Macedon Ranges Toastmasters. The groups next free meeting is at Sunbury Senior Citizens Centre tonight, January 19, from 7.30. Guests welcome. 0402 466 362 or www.macedonrangestoastmasters.com.au

    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.

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    Market back in swingThe rst Rotary Club of Sunbury family market for the year will feature plants, produce, hot food and face-painting. Community centre, Elizabeth Drive from 9am-2pm, February 6. 0400 907 793

    Run past the postThe Kyneton Track and River Fun Run on February 7 starts and nishes at the Kyneton racetrack and takes in the river walk. Register online. Adults $25, under 18s $20, family of four $70. www.kynetonfnc.com

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    Blue Light 80s themePrimary school-aged children are being encouraged to dress in 80s gear for the rst Sunbury Blue Light Disco of the year. Sunbury Memorial Hall, 6-8pm, February19. Cost: $7. Senior Constable Kimberley Hunting, 9744 8111

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    At the end of a tree-lined drive, this Mount Gambier limestone dwelling is on an elevated 3.04 hectares, taking in wonderful rural views. Parnda Ngunya borrows from Victoriana in its deep (painted) cornices and skirts, archway corbels, bay windows, period-style bathrooms and the era-saluting colour scheme. Generous living areas include a lounge room with replace, sitting and meals rooms with wood heaters, and a family room with replace. The kitchen sports marble benchtops, wooden cabinetry and the mod-cons. Of the three bedrooms, the huge main has study/retreat space, walk-in wardrobe and en suite. Theres also a study. Box-hedged walkways, a wisteria walk, a rotunda, vegie and berry patches, three watered paddocks, spring-fed dam, big Colorbond shed and integrated double garage are further drawcards.

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    Two large blocks in Old Woodend - What an opportunity!

    Located in the proposed Neighbourhood Character Precinct - Garden setting. Minimum Lot size 600m.

    Part of a deceased estate, these vacant allotments are located in the township area and are in the prized neighbourhood of Woodends famous golf course.

    Lot 12 measures 1012m, and lot 13, 994m, both huge blocks when considering proximity to the town centre.

    The primary school is a few minutes walk away, and sporting fields and walking trails close by. The streets are quiet and leafy, and have a rural feel.

    No services are currently connected. These allotments must go to auction therefore prior offers cannot be entertained.

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    On four individual crown allotments, this unique parcel of residential land measures 3453m and is to be offeredas one.

    Lot 8 and 9 have an elevated location opposite the picturesque Woodend golf course, and have lovely long views over Woodend and beyond. Lots 12 and 13 are in quiet, leafy Davy Street.

    The proposed Neighbourhood Character Precinct that governs this land allows lot sizes of a minimum 600m, potentially enabling five prospective titles on this land STCA.

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    Time to invest in a great location!Land approx. 780MNeat and tidy inside & out this property oers3 bedrooms, large living area, 3-way bathroom& ensuite. Established garden, dbl carport& dbl garage. Walk to all facilities, enjoy theease of maint. or simply invest for the future.Opportunity to obtain a comfortable home ina sought after location. Estimated rental returnof approx. $1520 per calendar month.

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    Modern masterpiece oering aperfect lifestyle 1000m2 (approx.)4 spacious bedrooms, master with WIR &ensuite. Open living spaces along with aseparate study area & kitchen to satisfy eventhe fussiest cook. Natural gas central heating,gas log fire & evap. cooling. Outdoor livingzone oers beautiful decked area & ingroundsolar heated pool. An absolute delight, inperfect central location.

    Gisborne4 Dalton Street Private Sale

    Jewel of the town. Stunning family home, in coveted Dalton Street.Set in highly sought after Dalton St, located within walking distance to schools& parks, this impressive home is designed for high quality living. Comprising 4bedrms, study,udy,udy ensuite, bathroom, sep toilet & laundry. Spacious living room adjoinsmodern kitchen/diningchen/diningchen/ area. Situated on approx. 4,000m2 (1 acre), features neat lowmaintenance gardens, BBQ area & shed. Dont miss this opportunity!

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    4 2 2This Is The LifeSatisfy yearnings for space and serenity and benefit from a recent renovation that makes thislight-filled, four-bedroom home a family favourite on 10 acres (approximately). Stylishlyrenovated kitchen/meals/family, adjoining living/dining, tranquil elevated verandah andfenced rear garden. Two bathrooms include ensuite, ducted heating/cooling, double carport,water tanks, dam and huge shed.

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    New Gisborne 22 Woodworth Street

    4 2 2Well Worth A LookOpen the door to discover the surprisingly spacious design of this practical four-bedroomfamily home, revealing much more than first meets the eye. In a quiet cul-de-sac position, theresidence offers a large living room, plus a kitchen and dining accessing a deck and northerlyrear garden. Two bathrooms include an ensuite and extras include heating, a double carportand wide driveway.

    Office Gisborne 5428 2800Contact Jo Peel 0419 354 294Price $400,000Open Sat 3.00-3.30pmPrivate Sale

    Mount Macedon 13 Christian Street

    3 2 2Views And PrivacyA very wide allotment of 825m2 (approx.) with superb aspects towards Mt Macedon. This is agreat starter home with three living areas including a large kitchen/family room plus formallounge with fireplace and a separate rumpus or TV room. The double carport is suited toconversion to a garage, there are gas (LPG) appliances and all this is just a short stroll to theTrading Post with the privacy of a cul de sac location.

    Office Gisborne 5428 2800Contact Michael Garvey 0412 298 258Price $499,000-$539,000Open Sat 11.00-11.30amPrivate Sale

    Riddells Creek 223 Campbells Road

    4 2 2The Site Of Your Future SuccessA rewarding rural life opens before you with this well-maintained four-bedroom home andgenerous land inviting you to bring your dreams to life with the Macedon Ranges as yourbackdrop. Boasting a barbecue area, fruit trees, glasshouse and dam, plus town and tankwater. Kitchen/meals/living, dining and family room. Two bathrooms, heating/cooling, solarpower and huge shed.

    Office Gisborne 5428 2800Contact Jo Peel 0419 354 294Price $770,000-$790,000Open Sat 2.00-2.30pmPrivate Sale

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