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thecourier.com.au SATURDAY MAY 15, 2021 EST 1867 $2.20 INC GST # # # NEWS NEWS V/LINE OFF THE RAILS P3 NEW LIFE FOR A RELIC SPORT P8 SAINT JOINS 300 CLUB P72 Frank Sheehan mourned Hundreds turned out to St Patrick's Cathedral yesterday afternoon to celebrate the life of former MP and community leader Frank Sheehan. The service was attended by family, friends and loved ones, along with current and former MPs and council representatives. Mourners spoke glowingly of his generosity, kindness and community spirit. ■ Full coverage on page 7 REMEMBERED: Hundreds turned out to pay their respects to the life of Frank Sheehan. Picture: Lachlan Bence The scourge of drug use in the spotlight on regional roads TESTING THE ICE Stonic Urban Style. SUV Attitude. Book a test drive today. Bedggoods Kia 271 Learmonth Rd, Wendouree | 03 5339 3111 | bedggoodskia.com.au/new-vehicles/stonic Warranty terms & conditions at kia.com.au LMCT 860 ROADSIDE drug testing has saved dozen of lives across regional Victoria, new research has revealed. But police and magistrates remained appalled at the number of people who continue to risk driving with lethal drugs in their system. With ice now considered a factor in one in five fatalities on our roads, authorities have warned the behaviour must stop and will continue to detect, prosecute and punish anyone taking their lives and those of other road users in their hands. Stories: Page 4-6
2 THE COURIER NEWS Saturday May 15, 2021 thecourier.com.au Charity ride supports Ballarat mentoring WENDOUREE TRAINS TO MELBOURNE BY JACKSON RUSSELL THE first Dirty Pig and Whistle gravel ride event takes over Creswick this weekend in support of Big Brothers Big Sisters' Ballarat mentoring program. The weekend kicks off on Saturday with a cyclo-cross event at Hammon Park before the main event gravel rides on Sunday. Both the 82km full course and 42km short course start from Hammon Park and traverse the area's gravel roads, tracks and laneways with the full course's making its way through Clunes at its halfway point. Big Brothers Big Sisters mentoring coordinator for Ballarat Jodie Downey said it was the third attempt at organising the event which has been previously prevented by COVID-19 restrictions. "It's a big deal because we know we're at the start of something really exciting and we've got 500 riders in a semi-pandemic environment so people are just really keen," she said. "The money from this fundraiser will go to the Ballarat mentoring... Big Brothers Big Sisters is a national organisation, the headquarters are in Mel- # News # Opinion # National # World # Business # Weather All services depart Wendouree: 5.35am* bus (arr 7.05am) 6.20am (7.50am) 7.16am (8.48am) 8.01am (9.48am) 9.14am (10.48am) 10.14am (11.48am) 11.12am* bus (1.58pm) 11.14am (12.48pm) 12.02pm (1.48pm) 1.14pm (2.48pm) 2.14pm (3.48pm) 3.14pm (4.48pm) 3.42pm* bus (6.38pm) 4.14pm (5.48pm) 5.04pm (6.48pm) 6.14pm (7.48pm) 7.20pm* (8.48pm) 9.12pm (10.56pm) MELBOURNE TRAINS TO WENDOUREE MENTORS: Big Brothers Big Sisters matches Mary Parsons and Nakisha, and Matt Burch and Ari. Pictures: supplied bourne, but the Ballarat component or program will be funded by this charity event so we're just so thrilled." Alfredton mentor Mary Parsons has been volunteering with Big Brothers Big Sisters for almost a year and said she's seen a lot of personal growth in her match, Nakisha. "She was very, very quiet to begin with... She bounces out now and she's like, 'Hi, Mary!', and badgers on about # TV Guide 25 # Explore 26 # Weekender 27 # Comics # Classifieds FIND US 28 ON FACEBOOK 29 # Sport ballaratcourier 1-24 all the things that she's been doing and her YouTube program and how many people are following her so we've built quite a great friendship, it's a very comfortable friendship," she said. "She loves her hot chocolate so I've made that part of what we do each week. We go and get a nice hot chocolate and whether I make it at home, because she comes to my home sometimes, or we go out around the lake and wander out around there. We've got a few secret spots around that we hang out at." Matt Burch has also been be volunteering for around a year, mentoring his match Ari, and said being able to mentor and influence a young person's life gave him a sense of achievement. "Growing up, I was fortunate enough to have positive mentors and role models in my life, to be able to pass that on is a great thing to do," he said. "You almost feel like growing up as an adult, it's your responsibility to pass on your learnings and this has been able to provide that. It's so tough growing up these days, they have so many more challenges, I think now is even more important for young kids to have a positive role model or mentor in their life." 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thecourier.com.au Saturday May 15, 2021 3 RAIL TROUBLES NEWS V/Line board disarray THE V/Line board is in disarray, with two recent resignations adding to the beleaguered rail operator's woes. By the end of this month there will be just three directors - the minimum allowed for a transport corporation - down from six at this time last year. The news comes at a time of unprecedented scrutiny for the transport operator, which is responsible for thousands of daily commutes between Ballarat and Melbourne. A V/Line spokesperson said director Liz Roadley had resigned in March, then after repeated inquiries confirmed another director - whose identity they did not confirm - had also stepped down and was due to finish on May 31. Both finished well before their terms were due to end. The former deputy chair Craig Cook died last September and has not been replaced. The board moves mark yet more tumult for V/Line in 12 months dominated by the dismissal of former CEO James Pinder last October. THE COURIER That following hearings held by Independent Broadbased Anti-corruption Commission (IBAC) looking into serious misconduct. The ongoing inquiry, known as Operation Esperance, heard how Mr Pinder allegedly collected cash payments of up to $10,000 from executives at transport cleaning company Transclean - something the former CEO claimed was done while he was in a secret gambling syndicate. Mr Pinder's former Metro Trains colleague Peter Bollas later admitted he had received up to $150,000 in corrupt payments. An interim CEO, Gary Liddle, is now in place at V/ Line but the latest upheaval will only increase scrutiny on the process for overseeing an organisation that has been the focus of two major corruption probes in the past five years. V/Line was also sharply criticised by the Victorian auditor for its role in the botched Murray Basin Freight Rail project last year. Locally it has faced fierce criticism for delays in its response and communications about the Lydiard Street rail crossing closure following a crash last May. This month, rail replacement coaches were put in place for 11 days on the Ballarat Line only three months after a new timetable was introduced as a result of $601.2 million upgrade works. Mr Pinder, a former rolling stock manager with Metro Trains with limited executive experience, was appointed CEO in late 2016. At the same time another IBAC corruption probe, Operation Lansdowne, was underway. On its release in 2017, it said there was "unfettered cronyism" among senior V/Line executives. The board which recruited Mr Pinder were appointed on the recommendation of then minister of public transport Jacinta Allan in 2015. The director for the Centre for Public Integrity Geoffrey Watson told The Courier the current situation highlighted serious issues with the way public boards often work. Mr Watson, a staunch advocate of instilling a nationwide anti-corruption body, said: "The board would have been responsible for the appointment of the CEO and this is such a debacle that you would expect that some board members, especially any who had a particularly close relationship with the CEO, would resign." "If there was a strong connection between the government and the board, then the relevant minister should go as well - because the minister should be taking responsibility for maladministration that occurs in his or her department." "That was the traditional role, but that no longer seems to apply in Australia. Ministerial responsibility is greatly diminished." He also said board appointees with links to political parties proved problematic "time and time and time again", but said he did not have enough detail on V/ Line directors to comment on them. Ms Roadley was appointed in December 2019, well after Mr Pinder was recruited. The only member of the currently listed board involved in Mr Pinder's appointment is the chair Gabrielle Bell. In a statement Ms Allan, now the minister for public transport infrastructure, said the board in 2015 had been put in place "in line with established appointment guidelines". V/Line dodges media queries AS PRESSURE on V/Line to improve transparency and processes mounts, it took repeated queries to get the full picture. Four separate emails were sent before a spokesperson gave full details of recent resignations. An initial query revealed the recent departure of Liz Roadley, as well as pointing to the death of Mr Cook last year. Two further follow-up emails made no mention of any further resignations, simply reiterating the current board. A fourth email finally conceded another current director had stepped down and would finish this month. The Centre for Public Integrity's Geoffrey Watson was unimpressed, saying: "I have seen the course of correspondence and it is almost impossible to gain information. That should be public knowledge, and it should be readily accessible because it's taxpayer money." – JOLYON ATTWOOLL Process underway to find new V/Line directors and CEO ANALYSIS AS A state-owned enterprise, V/Line legally must have a board. According to the Transport Integration Act, the role of the board of directors is to oversee the "management of the affairs" of the organisation. In theory, and mostly in practice, very little of that will be hands-on, with most of the day-to-day operation of the company being led and directed by the chief executive of the day and their leadership team. In the hearings held last October, the counsel for IBAC probed carefully the role of the board and Mr Pinder's dealings with them - putting a spotlight on how decisions taken by directors can be steered by the information presented to them by the executive team. The V/Line board was overhauled a short time after state elections in 2014, with several new appointments taking place. There were six new directors for the start of the 2015/16 financial year, a complete change from the previous year. According to the then annual report, directors were "appointed by the Governor-in-Council on recom- SCHOOLS LIVESTREAM Parrwang Lifts the Sky mendation of the Minister for Public Transport, made after consultation with the Treasurer." They are each appointed for a three-year term, and can be re-elected. The cast of directors has changed since then - with the exception of the current chair Gabrielle Bell. Among the appointees was Jeroen Weimar - now with a high-profile role in the Department of Health - who acted as chair until he was recruited to the newly formed Department of Transport. Just as the recent resignations happened before the directors ended their allotted term, so previous other non-executive directors - such as Mr Weimar - have left early. While the personnel have moved on, the remuneration has not. A state government spokesperson confirmed on Friday the current chair is paid $60,000 and directors are paid $30,000 per year, and the level of remuneration has not changed since 2015. This point, however, marks a low ebb for the board - numerically at the least. 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The current minister for public transport, Ben Carroll - who was appointed last year - submitted the following reply to a request for comment about the state of the board:"With huge growth in the number of people relying on regional public transport, the Victorian Government is committed to work with V/Line to ensure they have the right structure in place to continually improve their services." The statement continued: "Careful consideration is given to best fit governance arrangements for state owned enterprises. The governance arrangements can vary over time. There have been three recent casual vacancies from the board due to one director passing away, and two recent resignations due to family commitments. A process is currently underway to deal with these vacancies." The board is also responsible for appointing the CEO, a present concern as the current incumbent Gary Liddle is there on an interim basis - his second time in that position role after Mr Pinder's predecessor also left under a cloud. - Jolyon Attwooll
4 THE COURIER Saturday May 15, 2021 thecourier.com.au NEWS ICE ON OUR ROADS Danger on our roads D RUG driving has become a major issue presented at Ballarat's courts. In one week multiple unrelated cases around the offence have been processed, highlighting the issues caused by drugs on the road in the region. Here are a few of them; DRUG AFFECTED DRIVER RAN INTO TRUCK A woman was not wearing her seatbelt when she hit the back of a truck after driving while drug-affected in December 2019, a court has heard. Rachael Fyfe, 40, pleaded guilty to the charges and her case was heard in her absence at the Ballarat Magistrates' Court on Monday. Police prosecutor Senior Constable Ben Jones said Fyfe was driving in Lismore at 9.30am on December 19, 2019 when she veered left and hit the rear of a semi-trailer carrying fuel. The impact rotated her car and she remained with her foot planted on the accelerator while up against the truck, causing the wheels of her car to spin. The court heard Fyfe was unable to exit the car due to the damage and emergency services attended the scene. Police determined she was not wearing a seatbelt at the time of the collision as it was in the retracted position. Fyfe was taken to Warrnambool hospital and analysis found methylamphetamine in her system. The court heard she had prior convictions for drug driving, careless driving and speeding. Magistrate Michelle Hodgson read a letter Fyfe sent to the court that said she had been couch surfing at the time of the incident and she was diagnosed with post traumatic stress disorder. Fyfe said in the letter she was sorry it happened and it was a 'huge wake up call'. "I am a good person who has let myself and my family down," the letter said. Ms Hodgson said it was serious offending and it was 'very fortunate' no one was seriously injured or killed. "It may have occurred days after she used methamphetamine, but that is a notorious danger period," she said. "She has priors. She wasn't wearing a seatbelt. She is clearly remorseful and has reasonable prospects of rehabilitation." Ms Hodgson said the sentence imposed needed to deter Fyfe and others from drug driving. Fyfe was convicted and fined $500. She was disqualified from driving for the minimum mandatory period of 12 months. 'THERE ARE A LOT OF RED FLAGS' A magistrate told a 34-year-old man he was well above the age she expected to see at court for someone charged with deliberately causing his car to skid. Shane Greengrass faced the Ballarat Magistrates' Court on Monday and pleaded guilty to drug driving, failing to have proper control of his car and driving an unregistered vehicle. Police prosecutor Senior Constable Ben Jones said Greengrass was caught driving an unregistered car with methylamphetamine in his system in Newington in August 2019. The court heard police saw him revving his car loudly before causing it to skid for 50 metres on Gilles Street North. His car was impounded and he was disqualified from driving for the mandatory period of 12 months. Magistrate Michelle Hodgson said causing a car to skid was usually something she saw an 18 or 19-year-old, not a 34-yearold come to court for. "It is an offence because it is dangerous," she said. Ms Hodgson said drug driving was a serious offence because it was dangerous to drive while your capacity to control a car in impaired. Greengrass told the court he was a part-time labourer and had two children. Despite being charged with multiple drug driving offences, he said he did not have a drug problem and it was a 'one off'. Ms Hodgson said he had been caught drug driving three times. "You might be in a bit of denial if you think this is a one off," she said. Greengrass will be assessed for a community corrections order and will return to court next week. "There are a lot of red flags here for me," Ms Hodgson said. "You also haven't appeared at court a few times. It seems like things are a bit out of control." MAGISTRATE DISAPPOINTED BY REPEAT HISTORY A Ballarat magistrate is "disappointed" a 19-yearold woman has made "so many mistakes" in her short driving history. Gabriella Victoria Butcher faced the Ballarat Magistrates' Court on Thursday on her second drug-driving offence. Police prosecutor Senior Constable Ben Jones said police saw Butcher driving a Ford sedan south on Main Road, Ballarat, at 8.18pm on April 7, last year. He said police checks showed the car's registration had been cancelled. Police intercepted Butcher on Hocking Avenue and she told police she did not have a driver's licence. It had been cancelled and Butcher was disqualified from driving at the Ballarat Magistrates' Court on February 2, 2020, for three months. Senior Constable Jones said Butcher underwent an oral fluid test about 9pm which indicated there was a drug present in her system. He said an analysis of Butcher's oral fluid showed she had used methamphetamine. Butcher's vehicle, which she said belonged to a friend, was impounded for 30 days at a cost of $1400. Defence lawyer Melanie Rudolphus said Butcher's driving offences occurred while she was relocating to South Australia. She said Butcher had arrived in Ballarat from South Australia to collect her property and the borders closed due to the coronavirus pandemic. Ms Rudolphus said being trapped in Victoria was a good outcome for Butcher, who started a new job, began a new relationship and stopped using illicit drugs. She said urged the court not to disqualify Butcher from driving more than the mandatory period for drug-driving. Magistrate Letizia Torres said she noted Butcher had turned her life around but was disappointed in her driving history. "I was disappointed that someone has made so many mistakes in such a short driving history," Ms Torres said. Butcher was convicted, fined $400 and disqualified from driving for 12 months. 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thecourier.com.au Saturday May 15, 2021 THE COURIER 5 ICE ON OUR ROADS NEWS Drug tests save lives D force had "significantly boosted" the number of police trained as a Drug Impairment Assessor's (DIA) to ensure drivers are detected and prosecuted. "This offence carries a gaol sentence of up to 3 months for a first offence and up to 18 months for subsequent offending." RUG impairment continues to be a serious road safety problem on Victorian roads but increased drug and alcohol testing is saving lives, according to new research. Alcohol and drug testing has been a feature of road safety enforcement for decades. Roadside Breath Testing (RBT) was introduced more than 40 years ago and is today delivered through both car and bus operations while Roadside Drug Testing (RDT) was introduced in 2004 through a similar model to address the increased rate of drug driving. Roadside testing Drug impact The Monash University Accident Research Centre (MUARC) recently released research about the role drugs are playing in the state's road trauma, predominantly based on data for the decade from 2006 until 2016. It found that while THC (cannabis) was the most common drug detected in drivers involved in fatality and serious injury crashes in the earlier years, since 2013 methamphetamine (more commonly known as 'meth' or 'ice') has become more prevalent. According to the most recent data, 18 per cent of drivers had ice in their system when they were killed - equivalent to one in five drivers. The drug was also present in about 4.3 per cent of crashes where a driver was seriously injured. By comparison, 16 per cent of drivers had cannabis in their systems when they were killed, while 2.5 per cent had the drug in their systems when they were seriously injured. In all, illicit drugs were detected in around 25 per cent of drivers killed on the state's roads. Additionally, alcohol also continues to contribute to trauma - it was a factor in around 17 per cent of fatal crashes, with more than two thirds returning high range readings. It was also detected in around 5 percent of drivers who were seriously injured, with around half returning a high range reading. In the past five years the trend has continued - 18 per cent of drivers had illegal blood alcohol levels while 41 per cent had drugs, both legal and illegal, in their system. Local impact As part of the project, the researchers analysed different testing rates in police regions across the state. Professor Max Cameron (researcher) said while contrary to the law, only about a third of drivers admitted to hospital were tested for drug or alcohol. This means much of the data in the study is believed to be lower than the reality - he estimated the serious injury rates could in fact be up to three times higher. In the Ballarat region, however, drivers transported to hospital are much more likely to have a blood sample taken. As a result of this high rate of drug and alcohol testing he said the presence of ice recorded was much higher in this region than other areas across the state. Of those tested in the western region in 2016 almost 15 per cent tested positive for ice while 8.5 per cent tested positive for cannabis, Professor Cameron said. Police perspective Victoria Police use both general and specific deterrence approaches to reduce impaired driving and road trauma. Ballarat Highway Patrol Senior Sergeant, Stuart Gale, said impairment factoring into trauma in the region had not increased dramatically during the past few years. However, drugs had overtaken alcohol as factors in the region's trauma. COVID has tipped the scales a little, with police recently noticing an increase in drink driving. With intercepts generally made as a result of driver behaviour, he said impairment was easy to detect and even easier at night when there were less cars on the roads. Senior Sergeant Gale said driving while impaired whether alcohol or drugs - were significant factors in the region's road trauma, along with fatigue and inattention. "You are driving a vehicle and you shouldn't be impaired in any way, shape or form. It's a big enough task driving a vehicle and having due care and attention. "People need to wake up. I think people think it's their right to have a licence and they get behind the wheel and forget about their obligations to themselves, their passengers and other road users." As of May 6, police had conducted more than 105,000 roadside drug tests in the 2020-2021 financial year. The force is on track to deliver 150,000 by the end of the year. A spokesperson said expanding roadside drug testing to one member stations in some rural areas, including north of Ballarat, was "very successful" and was now being undertaken in an ongoing capacity. "Further trials are currently under way at larger rural police stations as an opportunity to refine the roadside drug testing model and provide greater roadside drug testing capacity and coverage." A spokesperson said the The first of its kind, the research included an in-depth analysis of the effectiveness of the increase in roadside drug tests from 42,000 in 2015 to 100,000 per year from 2017 onwards. The increase had prevented more than 33 fatalities and nearly 80 serious injuries on Victorian roads each year from 2016-2018. Further, it reveals the increase in roadside drug tests to 150,000 during 201819 should have prevented a further 23 fatal crashes and nearly 56 serious injury crashes. The researchers advocate for further increases in roadside drug and alcohol tests given their effectiveness and the foreseen prevention of fatality and serious injury crashes. Professor Cameron described roadside drug testing as a "very important" part of the road safety response. "Roadside drug testing is more expensive than alcohol testing but the report shows it's still well and truly worth the investment. "The amount of testing could be tripled without any problem." 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6 THE COURIER Saturday May 15, 2021 thecourier.com.au NEWS ICE ON OUR ROADS Ice: 24/7 road safety issue BY HAYLEY ELG ■ From page 5 Random testing can be implemented to target cannabis use but police should preference testing in areas where crashes have been linked to cannabis. This should predominantly be during the night. To address drink driving, the researchers recommend delivering "a large number of tests from both car and bus operations" during "high alcohol times" - mostly at night - and in areas where the issue is prevalent. While cannabis is a more social drug, he said ice was "very impairing and addictive". This is made clear through recent research from the Victorian Institute of Forensic Medicine that found the relative risk associated with cannabis was 1.9 - about the same as a person who has been drinking and who has a BAC of .05. But the story is completely different with ice. "The relative risk of that is about 19 - about 10 times the relative risk associated with THC," Professor Cameron said. For ice, enforcement should also involve a high number of tests, though not randomly as ice impaired drivers were found to get behind the wheel around the clock, thus to be effective testing needed to take place as much as possible and throughout the day. Professor Cameron said A road accident caused by drugs several years ago. this particular finding about ice was new. "We've known for many years about high alcohol hours and THC is very similar but methamphetamine is a 24/7 problem on the road," he said. With no tools like an al- cohol interlock that can be installed, Professor Cameron said a different approach needed to be taken. "Ice users are so addicted so it's difficult to keep them off the road. You've not only got to detect them on the road but you need programs that address the addiction," he said, adding this was needed from a health perspective. "It makes it very difficult for police to target specific times of the week in targeted operations because they need to do it as often as they can on as many days as they can." The Transport Accident Commission said the report reinforced the critical role enforcement played in keeping Victorians safe on the roads and why investment in testing was vital to reach the Victorian Road Safety Strategy's ambitious target to halve road deaths and reduce serious injuries by 2030. Enforcement is one of the strategy's six focus areas, and will cement a further increase in drug testing every year - deterring people who choose to take drugs and drive - as well as the introduction of new laws and penalties to remove dangerous risk-takers from the roads swiftly. TAC acting chief executive, Liz Cairns, said the organisation had long recognised the "critical role" enforcement played in road safety and would continue to support police to remove drug drivers from the roads. Acting Minister for Police, Danny Pearson, agreed. "We make no apologies for being tough on drug-drivers - and Victoria Police will continue to work with our road safety agency partners to take dangerous drug-affected drivers off our roads." Police aim to detect drink drivers across the weekend POLICE will be out breath testing drivers this weekend amid a recent rise in drink driving. Recently police have intercepted a number of drivers making the risky decision to drink and drive, including some with blood alcohol levels much higher than the legal driving limit. Ballarat Highway Patrol's Senior Sergeant Stuart Gale said this trend was prevalent at weekends, with drivers going out and enjoying them- selves at licensed premises and restaurants but then "flouting the law and choosing to drive home". This Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights the highway patrol will be assisted by uniform police and the road policing drug and alcohol section to conduct a roadside testing blitz across Ballarat. Focused around licensed premises, the aim of the divisional operation will be to catch drink and drug drivers before they harm themselves or others on the roads. He encouraged people to use public transport or call a taxi instead of driving home. With a little planning before heading out, a responsible designated driver - who will not drink on the night - could also be organised so everyone gets home safely. He said increased roadside drug and alcohol testing would continue while the behaviour continues across the region.
thecourier.com.au Saturday May 15, 2021 THE COURIER 7 NEWS Frank Sheehan mourned HUNDREDS of people turned out to St Patrick's Cathedral on Friday afternoon to celebrate the life of former MP and Ballarat icon Frank Sheehan. With the cathedral at capacity, almost 100 more people watched the service from St Patrick's Cathedral Hall via livestream where there was barely a spare seat. Mr Sheehan represented the community for a decade between 1982 and 1992 as Member for Ballarat South and was involved extensively in the community throughout his life. Mr Sheehan's life had an impact on many people and a moving tribute was delivered by his son, Michael. "Despite an often public life, he always made time for us and encouraged us with his wise words and a gentle smile," he said "Dad's happiness didn't just come from his family and friends, he took pleasure in interests such as gardening and always tinkering away in the shed or backyard. "Really importantly, I also believe he got much of his happiness in the satisfaction Federal Member for Ballarat Catherine King and former Member for Ballarat John Mildren. CELEBRATED: Mourners gather outside St Patrick's Cathedral. Pictures: Lachlan Bence of helping others. "Just because he was fundamentally happy, he wasn't content with many aspects of what he saw and experienced as he went through life and he was very serious about Member for Wendouree Juliana Addison. helping to change those things, he just usually did it with a smile on his face." Celebrants spoke of Mr Sheehan's acute sense and passion for justice, immense compassion and his advoca- cy in standing alongside survivors of clergy sexual abuse to ensure their voices were heard though the Moving Towards Justice support group. Mr Sheehan was described as a community leader who D RT lived his convictions, faith and principles out in public. The service was attended by current and former MPs including the incumbent member for what the seat of Ballarat South became, Member for Buninyong Michaela Settle, along with Member for Wendouree Juliana Addison, federal Member for Ballarat Catherine King and City of Ballarat Mayor Daniel Moloney. Alongside current MPs, former MPs who worked alongside Mr Sheehan were also in attendance. Former minister and treasurer Tom Roper said Mr Sheehan was a great representative of Ballarat. "He was a great member for the Ballarat area and I had dealings with him on health, on transport and on planning. Just every area, he showed a great interest in what occurred here and I was lucky enough to be in parliament with him for for a long time," he said. Dunnstown local Ray Murphy said Mr Sheehan was an important figure within the community. "I've always admired the fact that no matter what political allegiance you had, if you had a problem, he'd try and help," he said. "He was a fine man, very strong character. Most of what's been said is pretty damn right about him." Business Builder Workshop Increase your Business Profits by 61% Darwin Katherine Ballarat Ibis Styles - 9 Cyprus Street Wednesday, Ballarat Golf Club28 April 5:30 PM – 7:45 PM 1800 Sturt Street Alice Springs Double Tree by Hilton - 82 Barret Drive Wednesday, 26 May PMPM- 2:15 PM Thursday, 29 April 12:00 5:30 PM – 7:45 Darwin Convention Centre Tuesday, 27 April 5:30 PM – 7:45 PM Find out more about the the Workshop Workshopsby by scanning the QR code or by calling EBS - Entrepreneurial Business School on 1300 282 026.
8 THE COURIER NEWS Saturday May 15, 2021 thecourier.com.au Berry, Anderson sale ends an era BY CALEB CLUFF WHEN Andrew and Henry Burton formed a partnership with John Anderson in 1889 to create a new printing business for Ballarat, they brought more than a knowledge of inks and composition to their offering. Keen sports supporters, within a year the brothers had started up their own newspaper, The Sporting World. Bringing information about local and international sport and racing together in a local tabloid proved a success, and the paper survived for 46 years. The business lasted somewhat longer. Four generations of the Berrys worked in the purpose-built Dana Street printing factory, and the Berry, Anderson and Co. business stayed in family hands until 2017. Now the landmark building will be offered for sale for the first time since its construction in 1902. Henry Berry, the great-grandson of Andrew Burgess Berry, admits putting the magnificent building on the market was a painful decision. "I was pondering this for some time," Mr Berry says. "I toyed with the idea of keeping it, but in the end I thought it would be better if someone else did it. It was very hard to come to the decision to sell." Henry's reluctance is understandable. His extended family, in their generations, have spilled sweat, tears, ink and literally blood into the thick floorboards. One of the family, James Berry, had a hand 'severely crushed' in a machine in 1909. It's been a Ballarat institution and a Berry family business since Andrew Burgess Berry bought out his brother and John Anderson in 1905. Anderson moved to Melbourne to begin another successful printing business, while Andrew began to expand locally. The Dana Street building was lifted a storey and reinforced with massive steel joists in 1912, while Andrew was overseas sourcing paper bag-making machines. Those machines are still in the building, a rare existing example of early 20th Century paper technology. In fact, Henry Berry says, a relatively recent inspection from WorkSafe culminated in the officer being taken upstairs. Staring wide-eyed at the Heath Robinson-like collection of gears, knives and exposed moving parts, he refused to believe the machine was not still in use. "He could not be convinced," Mr Berry says, despite the decades of dust and grease coating the metal frames. The factory relied on beltdrive throughout, and even with majority of machinery removed, pulleys and engines remain. Dana Street was originally dedicated to bag making, while printing was conducted in a long-demolished building next-door to Craig's Royal Hotel in Lydiard Street. Henry Berry has a remarkable recall of the history of the company. He began working for the firm in 1973, and took over in the 1990s, continuing a long and unbroken line of Berry owners - Andrew, Henry, Andrew, and Henry. In its day, Berry, Anderson had premises along Sturt Street, having acquired the Summerscales stationery and bookselling business next to the Post Office in 1920, and another across the road. Under his stewardship, Henry Berry saw printing and bagmaking expand to the supply of other paper products such as cup and wrapping, and a shift from letterpress to lithographic offset and latterly digital printing. Now the presses have fallen silent, a new life awaits this astonishing building. A BALLARAT INSTITUTION: Henry Berry stands among antique bag making machines in the Dana Street building which was built for the printer in 1902. Picture: Adam Trafford.
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thecourier.com.au Saturday May 15, 2021 THE COURIER 11 NEWS Doubt on intention to kill BY ERIN WILLIAMS A MAN charged with the attempted murder of a woman at Scarsdale is applying for bail in the Supreme Court. Paul Dale Bradley, 32, was charged with 10 offences over the incident, which occurred on November 15. It is alleged an argument occurred between Bradley and the woman and he assaulted her. She has stated she cannot remember anything after the argument. Two people, who were present, allegedly heard the argument however they did not see the incident but saw the woman with a bloodied nose. One of the people present told police he heard Bradley allegedly tell the woman she had made allegations that he had bashed her and "I might as well do it". After the alleged assault, the woman was transported to her house and her mother called an ambulance because her daughter was "delirious" and "not making much sense". A nurse detailed the woman's injuries, stating there was a possibility of marks around her neck that were consistent with strangulation. Police informant Detective Senior Constable Christopher Brown said he spoke to the woman the following day. "The statements do say there is blood coming from her nose however they were the most severe injuries I have ever seen on a victim," Detective Senior Constable Brown said. He said police opposed Bradley's application for bail because he was an unacceptable risk of interfering with witnesses. Detective Senior Constable Brown said Bradley had made a number of phone calls from custody, asking people to pass on messages to the complainant. He said he was concerned Bradley was continually trying to contact the complainant through family members, who told the complainant she needed to change her statement because Bradley did not agree with her original statement. Detective Senior Constable Brown said the complainant's response to Bradley's application for bail was she was fearful but she was more worried about the threats from his family. "In her words, she has stated, she believes the accused has done enough jail time however of course that is out of her hands," he said. Defence barrister Rishi Nathwani said the prosecution case was evidentiary weak, particularly in relation to the attempted murder charge. "The informant has fairly accepted the material placed before you is the case at its highest against the applicant in relation to all the charges," Mr Nathwani said. "On the material, it is my submission there is very little or no evidence that goes to ‘‘ On the material, it is my submission there is very little or no evidence that goes to an intention to kill. Defence barrister Rishi Nathwani an intention to kill and as a consequence that charge is likely to be discharged at a committal proceeding." Mr Nathwani said Bradley had accommodation in Melbourne, casual employment and his mother could provide a surety of up to $200,000. He said Bradley's grandfather died this week and his funeral would be held next Friday. Mr Nathwani said most of Bradley's criminal history related to driving offences, but Justice Paul Coghlan said he was concerned about Bradley not complying with court orders. The bail application hearing was adjourned until next week to allow time for Justice Coghlan to read the phone transcripts and for the defence to provide evidence on Bradley's surety. He was remanded in custody. Man remains in custody for alleged violent family incident A CONVICTED murderer accused of a violent episode against his partner and her children remains in custody. Paul Aaron Haseloff, 48, appeared via a video link at the Ballarat Magistrates' Court on Friday. His lawyer said the Ballarat man wanted to contest a lot of the police briefs, which include family violence, driving and drug charges. Haseloff has previously denied the allegations of a serious violent episode against his partner and her adult daughter and son at their home in on December 10. Haseloff allegedly held a pillow over his partner's face and punched her to the head. His partner's daughter Thinking about downsizing? BRAND NEW 2 BEDROOM HOMES FROM $325,000* At Ingenia Lifestyle Parkside Lucas, you can downsize into a modern new home and free up money so that you can make the most out of your new lifestyle choice, plus you’ll enjoy resortstyle facilities in our secure and friendly community. 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12 THE COURIER NEWS Saturday May 15, 2021 thecourier.com.au Rental rates questioned BY JACKSON RUSSELL CALLS for the owners of properties being used for short-term accommodation to be charged commercial rates has strengthened following plans by one regional council. With Warrnambool City Council instigating a plan to charge commercial rates on properties being used for services such as Airbnb and Stayz, the owner of Ballarat's Sovereign Park Motor Inn, Tim Canny, said the same could be done in Ballarat. Mr Canny estimated the commercial rates he pays on his business could reach up to $45,000 per annum. "It shows that Warrnambool, perhaps the local government, is recognising that these properties are being used for commercial use and as businesses and such, so it's only fair that they get charged commercial rates just like the short-term accommodation businesses," he said. "It's only fair, it's all about a little even playing field and making sure that accommodation providers and the accommodation industry are competing against other accommodation providers that are having to meet the same regulations and expenses and that includes commercial rates... It's frustrating for accommodation operators to see so many properties popping up and competing directly with them and not meeting having to meet the same financial obligations that we have to meet." However, Airbnb believes charging commercial rates on these properties could penalise everyday people. Airbnb head of public policy for Australia Derek Nolan said it was important to have a balanced set of rules. "One-size-fits-all approaches tend to lack nuance and can unfairly penalise everyday people sharing their own homes to make ends meet and combat costs of living," he said. "It's neither fair nor sensible to treat full-scale com- mercial operations in the same way as people sharing their homes to earn a bit of extra income to help pay down the mortgage and cover their bills. "Local Hosts on Airbnb also make a big economic contribution to their region and help bring valuable tourism dollars to nearby businesses, including many that have typically missed out in the past." The City of Ballarat said since 2018, there was a system in place to identify short-term accommodation properties. "Since 2018, council's commercial differential rating definition has provided for short-term accommodation properties, identified by the municipal valuers as being serviced apartments/ holiday units or bed and breakfast, to be rated as commercial," the statement said. "Council has no plan to amend this definition nor target other residential properties that may be listed on Airbnb or Stayz." Nurses take to the streets "This facility has treated them with absolute contempt," Ms Fitzpatrick told a rally of 50 union supporters. "The Ballarat Day Procedure Centre refused to bargain with us. Their idea of enterprise bargaining was to send us an email... That's inappropriate and it's not very respectable." Nurses last month voted down a proposed agreement because it failed to offer a fair wage rise or backpay, and removed a clause providing 0408 320 211 procedural fairness in disciplinary matters, she said. Cura Group said the company had negotiated with the ANMF, Health Workers Union and employees since January 2021, meeting with the employees to reach a fair and reasonable agreement. "Despite this the two unions have encouraged their members to vote against the proposal that could bring major improvements into effect without further delay." – CALEB CLUFF ifixroofing@gmail.com STOP WORK: Nursing staff from Ballarat Day Procedure Centre protest conditions and EBA matters outside the building. Their employer disputes the strike. Picture: Kate Healy. 2/815 Creswick Road, Wendouree VIC 3355 VR4685825 NURSES at the Ballarat Day Procedure Centre in Howitt Street took protected strike action on Friday in an ongoing dispute with their employer Cura Group, a subsidiary of German-owned Fresenius Medical Care Australia. The Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation's (Victorian Branch) secretary Lisa Fitzpatrick, speaking outside the centre, said the ANMF members were determined to win and should not be underestimated.
thecourier.com.au Saturday May 15, 2021 THE COURIER 13 NEWS Hopes for next-gen project BY ALEX FORD MELBOURNE needs 100 new trams, and the two companies selected to tender to build them both have a significant presence in Ballarat. The Next Generation Trams project, which went out to tender at the end of April, will involve a company designing, building, and maintaining a fleet of more accessible trams. Alstom, its recently absorbed subsidiary Bombardier, and UGL-CAF, were selected to submit bids for the project following a 12-month "interactive development process", according to a Department of Transport webinar. This involved consultants working with the department to thrash out capabilities, components, and priorities, before the companies began their bids. It was noted that strict measures will separate the Alstom and Bombardier bids, as Bombardier's design work began before its acquisition. Alstom has a large fac- tory at the historic Ballarat Rail Workshop on Creswick Road, which was used to build X'Trapolis metropolitan trains until recently when that project finished, workers were reassigned to other jobs nearby, including at the Bombardier V/Locity maintenance facility in Ballarat East. It's understood Alstom has completed design work on the next-generation X'Trapolis 2.0 trains. UGL also has a large facility in Ballarat, on Gregory Street West. The Department of Transport confirmed the $1.48 billion project is under way, with a contract to be awarded by late-2021, and trams set to hit the network by 2025. As well as increasing accessibility - the intention is to replace high-floor A, Z, and eventually B class trams with low-floor trams - the new designs may use on-board battery systems. In the webinar, NGT engineers noted using batteries or other on-board energy systems would reduce the need to update substations and other electrical infrastructure. The local content requirements for the project will be increased to 65 per cent, and it was noted there could be a technology export opportunity if a new solution is found to increase accessibility. "We're building 100 brandnew next generation trams right here in Victoria, which will be more accessible, comfortable and energy efficient," a spokesperson said in a statement. "Shortlisted suppliers have been invited to submit bids to design, build and maintain Melbourne's newest trams - to progressively retire some of our oldest, high floor trams and create a more accessible network for all passengers." "This project will support almost 2000 local jobs throughout the supply chain and set the standard for modern public transport." UGL and Alstom both declined to comment, citing the ongoing tender process. Traffic lights for Nolan Street TRAFFIC lights will soon be installed on Nolan Street at the northern entrance to the Ballarat station precinct, with tenders opening this week. The City of Ballarat is handling the project, which is calling for a pedestrian crossing on the western side as well as traffic signalling at the T-intersection. Work "must be completed" by August 31, with a sixweek construction period expected, according to the tender documents. "The contractor shall make provision to allow the free movement of traffic through the works at all times practicable ... and shall not block access to any property or business," the documents state. Traffic levels at the intersection are expected to rise sharply when the new local bus interchange opens, just east of the new multi-level commuter car park. The car park opened in early 2019, while the Quest Hotel opened last year. The traffic lights were first announced when detailed plans for the Ballarat station precinct were released some years ago. Eventually vehicle access from Nolan Street to Lydiard Street will be restored, according to Regional Development Victoria's project website. The bluestone Goods Shed retail and conference space and the public plaza are expected to be completed by the end of the year. WORK AHEAD: The current Nolan Street intersection with the station precinct, which will soon include traffic lights. Picture: Kate Healy NEW YEAR NEW CAREER NOW RECRUITING FOR OVER 3000 POLICE 6&$1 )25 32/,&( &$5((56
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thecourier.com.au Saturday May 15, 2021 THE COURIER 15 NEWS Hennessy speaks about fearless leaders WOMEN across Australia have expressed feelings of anger, frustration, sadness and powerlessness about the issues of consent and misogyny highlighted in federal parliament this year. Major revelations of sexual assault allegations thrust concerns about the treatment of women in politics, how sexual assault complaints are dealt with and the workplace culture of Parliament House into the spotlight. Former political staffer Brittany Higgins in February publicly revealed allegations she was raped by a colleague in Parliament House in 2019. More allegations of sexual assault have since surfaced against politicians and political staffers. Wendouree MP Juliana Addison provided a setting for Ballarat women to express their frustrations, vent their anger and discuss changes needed moving forward on Wednesday night. More than 130 women came together at the Ballarat Mechanics Institute to hear Ms Addison speak with Altona MP and former Attorney-General Jill Hennessy about the theme fearless. Ms Hennessy was 38-years-old when she was elected to parliament in February 2010 as Altona MP. She has served as health and ambulance services minister and was appointed Attorney-General and minister for workplace safety in 2018. Ms Hennessy resigned from her ministerial roles in December 2020 to be more involved in family life while her daughters completed their last years of school. She has since written a book due for release in July titled Respect. Ms Hennessy said the horrific family violence murders of women this year and high profile allegations of sexual assault forced women to confront the paradox of thoughts on progress on equality versus the reality. "The cover up and the failure to have any accountability was not just a crime against Britany Higgins, but a crime against all of us," she said, when asked about the widespread rage following the allegations. "There was an enormous number of women who felt outraged... we saw public activism where we were united in our outrage and our push for change. We have to hold institutions and individuals LEADERS: Wendouree MP Juliana Addison hosted former Attorney-General Jill Hennessy and 130 women at the Mechanics Institute. Picture: Rochelle Kirkham accountable for driving that change." When asked about her thoughts on gender equality, Ms Hennessy said women continued to work hard in their workplaces and domestic lives and felt if they 'put in extra' they would be rewarded. But she said women kept finding themselves 'coming up short' in the areas of equal pay and equal numbers of women in leadership. "We're being set up to fail because the rules have been created for men," she said. 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16 THE COURIER NEWS Saturday May 15, 2021 thecourier.com.au New model for safety of community BY HAYLEY ELG BALLARAT investigators have moved into the same office - improving efficiencies and benefiting community safety. Several months ago investigators who work in the Divisional Response Unit (DRU) moved from their former office at Ballarat West Police Complex into a newly renovated space at the Ballarat Police Station on Dana Street. This means the DRU investigators are now physically working alongside members from the Criminal Investigation Unit (CIU), with the two officers in charge - the CIU's Acting Inspector Tim Argall and the DRU's Detective Senior Sergeant Shaun Bingham - working from the same office. It means the station is now a hub for all of the region's police investigation and response resources, from crime scene services to detectives from various units. The only units not based at the hub are the crime investigation and family violence investigators based in Bacchus Marsh. While under the one roof since the start of March, a new operating model was adopted about a fortnight ago. The more than 30 DRU and CIU investigators have long worked closely together. Shifting focus Until the merge, the DRU investigated 'volume crime' - such as theft from motor car, theft of motor car and burglaries. Reported serious crime is now the response and investigation responsibility of the CIU, with all of the above plus assaults, fraud, firearm-related crime and aggravated burglary now falling onto their desks. The DRU, meanwhile, has more of a proactive focus based on intelligence received including about drug crime. The members keep abreast of criminal activity and target known criminals and areas. Detective Senior Sergeant Bingham said the proactive offender engagement team had been established in an effort to prevent crime before it occurred. "The theory behind it is trying to prevent spates of crime. If we know someone is committing a crime, we try to cut it off proactively before they can commit a series of INVESTIGATORS: Senior Constable Jeremy Freckleton, First Constable Steven Tung, Detective Senior Constable Mark Howard, Detective Senior Constable Mathew Hayes, Detective Senior Constable Scott Gordon, First Constable Aaron White, Detective Senior Constable Amanda Goodwin and Senior Constable Ryan Mitchell. Photo: Kate Healy crimes," he said. Detective Senior Sergeant Bingham said much of the DRU's work was initiated by intelligence - whether about drugs or active offenders in the community. The unit is flexible, with members often jumping from one investigation to another depending on which is having the biggest impact on community safety. DRU investigators support all other investigation and response units - so if there is an investigation involving an active offender, the pro- WE NEED YOU! Are you interested in becoming a Consumer Representative? Youth Justice Worker Would you like to be involved in Cafs service planning? Malmsbury Youth Justice Precinct We are looking for a diverse range of people to join our new • Empower young people to steer their lives in a more positive direction • No previous experience needed – we provide fully-paid training • Earn generous penalty rates for overtime and weekend work Consumer Advisory Board Sub-Committee (CAB Sub-Committee). The Sub-Committee provides advice and works with Cafs on how Become a casual or full-time youth justice worker at the Malmsbury Youth Justice Precinct. We act as role models and set boundaries for young people through their education and daily lives, while maintaining safety and security. we can make our services better for our community. Interested, I hear you say! Head on over to our website Most of us have made career changes from jobs unrelated to youth work – including retail, hospitality, healthcare and various trades – but qualities we share include maturity, resilience and a passion for working with young people. cafs.org.au VR4686478 Applications close at 5pm on Monday 31 May 2021. In addition to secure employment, you’ll be joining a close-knit high performing team and enjoy opportunities for career progression. To register for our upcoming information session and to apply, visit youthjusticejobs.vic.gov.au Take the hassle out of finding your next car. Go to CountryCars.com.au to find your dream car today. With constantly changing stock and open 24/7, why would you go any where else? From online to on road Quick Simple Now FR5142 for all the details and information on how to apply.
thecourier.com.au Saturday May 15, 2021 THE COURIER 17 NEWS Improved efficiency active branch of the DRU is able to step in with their specialist skills to "take over the manhunt". They are then able to build intelligence around potential offenders, identify the perpetrator, track them down and arrest them before further harm is created. By splitting resources, it means the investigation can be undertaken "around the clock" until the offender is apprehended. With their focus taken off the hunt, it also means the original investigators are able to shift their focus back to building their case for court, by gathering evidence in support of the prosecution. As part of the proactive approach, the DRU also works with those released from prison - ensuring they comply with bail conditions and supervision orders. In the cases when these are violated, the members work with the fugitive taskforce to bring these people back into custody. Detective Senior Sergeant Bingham explained the goal to reduce the incidence and impact of crime meant community safety would be improved. Improved efficiency The benefits are already being reaped. With much of the two units' work overlapping, the shared office has also improved efficiency. WORKING in separate offices sometimes meant the same inquiries were being made by different investigators and "the same crooks" being chased, but this has since now been remedied. "Instead of doubling up, with everyone on the same floor we know who is working on what at any given time so we can iron out those inefficiencies and by not duplicating work we get a more streamlined response," Detective Senior Sergeant Bingham said. "It's a more effective use of our resources." Acting Inspector Argall added the exchange of information flowed much better between investigators now, which was easier than phone calls and emails. Inspector Bob Heaney said the move also served to improve service delivery for the community, such as improving surge capacity. "The beauty of having the DRU and CIU co-housing the same office is that it gives us a lot more agility with our resources." He said this meant detec- ‘‘ The beauty of having the DRU and CIU co-housing the same office is that it gives us a lot more agility with our resources Inspector Bob Heaney tives could respond to an unfolding incident quicker, benefiting community safety. "It's a better response model for our strategy around crime reduction," he said, adding that it was also beneficial for upskilling staff. Many younger uniform officers take secondments to the DRU as a stepping stone into the investigative field. This is now easier with all of the detectives working upstairs. New law for truck drivers in Victoria. The blood alcohol limit is 0.00 for drivers of all heavy vehicles over 4.5 tonnes GVM. Every workplace, from small businesses to large-scale operations, should have an alcohol and other drugs policy. If you employ heavy vehicle drivers, create a workplace policy using our free policy builder and toolkit. Update your policy today by visiting vicroads.vic.gov.au/aodpolicy Authorised by the Victorian Government, 1 Treasury Place, Melbourne.
18 THE COURIER NEWS Saturday May 15, 2021 thecourier.com.au Preserving Ballarat's past BY JACKSON RUSSELL ROLLING: H Squared Studios director Rex Hardware with the 16mm film and equipment he is digitising and preserving. Picture: Lachlan Bence ABOUT 10 hours of 49-yearold television footage from BTV6 is being restored as part of a project to preserve a forgotten period of Ballarat history. Rex Hardware, director of H Squared Studios, is digitising and preserving the 16mm film featuring children's show character Benji Bunny having adventures through Ballarat in 1972 and wants to share it with the public before it is given to WIN Television's BTV6 collection and the National Film and Sound Archive. Mr Hardware said the footage originally belonged to former BTV6 presenter Peter Gamble before he passed away in 2003 and was given to him by Mr Gamble's sister Susie. "I ran a BTV6 TV retrospective in 2018 for Heritage Weekend and it was very successful and so I've got a real interest in looking at the archival material of old TV stuff here in Ballarat," he said. "I've gone through a project of acquiring 16mm projection equipment, reminding myself how to use it and doing digital transfers and also generating some interest in the project. "My eyes are falling out of my head every time I open a new reel. It's Sovereign Hill in its first year of operation... it's a tour through the Sunshine Biscuit Factory actually baking biscuits, the George Farmer Bacon and Ham Factory actually making bacon and ham. "It's an incredible time capsule of Ballarat 49 years ago, and we nearly lost it." Mr Hardware, who estimated the project would take 60 to 80 hours to complete, is crowdfunding the digitisation and preservation of the films and has raised almost $600 of his $2800 goal. "They're all in pretty good condition, but I've had to do a lot of splicing. I've actually mangled a couple of films in the test transfers as well, just beginnings and ends, that kind of thing," he said. "It's time and equipment, so I've had to acquire the equipment and I've had to make up for not working and I do freelance stuff so we're crowdfunding for the labour for this to be done so it can be shared with the community and also the purchase of the equipment as well." Included in the footage is a rare interview with Sir Reg Ansett, the founder of airline Ansett Australia. I can't believe it, it was the first thing that I saw when I looked at the first reel," Mr Hardware said. "I've trawled YouTube and I can't find anywhere an interview with Sir Reg Ansett and there's a six or seven-minute sit down with Sir Reg Ansett talking about the history of the company and why Australia is the land for the aeroplane." There are plans to show the footage during the Ballarat Heritage Festival at Trades Hall on Saturday, May 29 with the $20 entrance fee to go towards funding the project and another two showings to follow at a later date. Sneak previews of the footage are available online at www.facebook.com/lostin16mm and contributions can be made at paypal.me/ rexhardware VR4686066
thecourier.com.au Saturday May 15, 2021 THE COURIER 19 NEWS Helping the CFA BY JACKSON RUSSELL THE Smythesdale Fire Brigade will be able to better serve their community after receiving a generous donation of almost $5000 from the Ballarat Hindu Temple and Cultural Centre. The donation was almost two years in the making when $4800 was raised after Ballarat experienced vicious bushfires across the area in 2019. With the COVID-19 pandemic taking hold soon after, the donation was not able to be made until Friday afternoon. Ballarat Hindu Temple and Cultural Centre advisor Sundram Sivamalai said one of the purposes of the centre is to maintain peace and harmony and to promote goodwill and understanding. "When a disaster happened here with the bushfire situation, the Ballarat Hindu Temple and Cultural Centre committee decided perhaps we should do something for our fellow community members. As such, within three weeks, we called in all the actions and hosted the HELPING OUT: Seven-year-old Ruby McLure will donate her locks to Wigs 4 Kids, to help children recovering from cancer treatment. Picture: Kate Healy Getting the chop for a good cause GIFTED: Ballarat Hindu Temple and Cultural Centre advisor Dr Sundram Sivamalai and Smythesdale CFA Captain Jeff Carey. Picture: Lachlan Bence event and raised the money," he said. "I think it's often the small communities that are often overlooked. I think that's where the support is needed. I think being in Ballarat, we want to see that people are in harmony and living in peace. I know this money is not big but certainly it makes a difference for small communities." Smythesdale CFA secretary Wayne Bourke said he was overwhelmed by the donation which will go towards its rehabilitation unit and a new storage shed. "We're pretty tight for room so we've made some decisions about moving ap- pliances which will give us a better response and we'll make those decisions when the fire danger period comes up," he said. "It's just overwhelming actually and it's one of the largest individual donations we've had and we're very privileged and we're very, very grateful." WHEN Ruby McLure was four, she tried to do what her mum does every day, and cut her hair. Her mum, Ballarat East hairdresser Jess Humphrey, was not impressed at the time, but after three years of growing her hair back, young Ruby wants to cut it all off again - and help other kids out at the same time. She'll donate her hair to Wigs 4 Kids, part of the Kids With Cancer Foundation, which helps children who have undergone chemotherapy to get wigs - getting some self-esteem back is a big part of the recovery process, Ms Humphrey said. Along the way, Ruby's raised more than $1000 for the foundation, including at a big trivia night on Friday night. "She comes in here and gets it washed and straightened, she looks after it," Ms Humphrey said. "One of the girls we work with here, her partner lost his young niece a few years ago - we made it a bit bigger to raise awareness too." To donate, visit the Wigs 4 Kids website. – ALEX FORD So, what do you do? Please join us BRIGHT FUTURES BREAKFAST Right now across Victoria there are opportunities for people who want to make a difference in a career that’s meaningful, challenging and rewarding. Thursday 3 June, from 7am - 8.45am Damascus College, Geelong Rd Special Guest Speaker is JOCELYN BIGNOLD (OAM) From social workers and educators, to communicators and researchers – the family violence sector needs people with different skills, experiences and backgrounds for roles as diverse as the communities we serve. Jocelyn is CEO of McAuley Community Services for Women which provides support for women/children experiencing family violence and homelessness. Jocelyn has over 25 years’ service to the community and was recognised for her commitment to making people’s lives better with a Medal of the Order of Australia in 2020. Book your ticket or table at damascus.vic.edu.au Be part of a team working to make positive change and end family violence. '$0$6&86 &2//(*( /7' $&1 #TogetherWeAreDamascus What if your new job was helping people affected by family violence? Visit the jobs hub at familyviolence.vic.gov.au/jobs If you, a child, or another person is in immediate danger, call Triple Zero (000). For help and support, call Safe Steps on 1800 015 188.
20 THE COURIER Saturday May 15, 2021 thecourier.com.au NEWS HISTORY Our horrible histories I F THERE was a prize for the most macabre exhibit in a Victorian park then Smythesdale has got the drop on the competition. In 1867 two goldfields murderers George Searle and Thomas Ballan stood together trying to shake hands before they were interrupted by the device which gruesomely ended their lives. The fatal structure now at the back of a park was used to hang another 11 other men over 5 decades at Ballarat. Not that you would know any of that at first glance. Just a 20 minute drive from Ballarat, the structure sits under its own tin roof , where from a distance ,it looks like a type of lopsided picnic bench or a giant wooden desk slightly tipped,under shelter. Nearby there are some normal park benches and a standard outdoor wooden table featuring attached seats on a metal frame, just like those that dot parks everywhere. Ignore them and take another look at the angled long , broad and thick piece of timber, with a middle section that dips down. The solid rectangular platform is neatly enclosed by a small picket fence. Step right up to see the last thing that 13 people stood on before the heavy piece of wood gave way underneath them to send them into eternity. The gallows from the old Ballarat jail have their final resting place at the back of a pretty park on the Glenelg Highway which is also the main road through the town. If you look up from the restored trapdoor , the fatal beam which once anchored the hangman's noose , is Joseph Ballan and George Searle hanged together for murdering a bank manager on the goldfields. Image State Library of Victoria bolted to the roof. A walk around the back of the gallows and there's the metal mechanism which held the wood in position until the executioner pulled on a lever to make it and those standing on it... fall. In it's reincarnation as heritage with a reminder of horror , the public display has been disabled but still you get the idea of its former fatal power. A helpful sign Includes an image of town locals Joseph Ballan and George Searle drawn when they appeared in the dock at the Smythesdale Court House, which is now only 60 metres from the mechanism which claimed their lives when it was up and running at the Ballarat jail. They ended up ending together on the gallows when they were hanged for the murder of a local bank manager Thomas Burke in 1867. ‘‘ The investment paid off, there's a wow factor to it. It has that macabre element which people love . Woady Yaloak Historical Society Jim Brown The pair bailed up the married father whose wife was pregnant with their fourth child , as he returned home after buying gold from local miners at the diggings in the area. Judge Redmond Barry , who would later order the hanging of Ned Kelly, sent Ballan and Searle to these gallows. Murder convictions got nine people onto this structure, the rest were two rapists , one for carnal knowledge and another for shooting with intent. In 1891 , James Johnson was hanged for the murder of his wife and four children in Ballarat . Reportedly, he had to be dragged to the gallows on a chair after he claimed he was unable to walk. In the finish , Johnson stood long enough to fall through the trapdoor. In November 1894 ,a jockey 20 year old Elijah Cockcroft who killed his brother's fiancé , surprised jail officials when he asked them who had won the Melbourne Cup before he went to meet his fate. The first time the gallows were used was in 1864 ,the last was 113 years ago. After the Ballarat Jail closed in 1965 , the gallows debuted as a tourist attraction at the Old Curiosity shop in Ballarat East. Later they ended up in a local backyard before being rescued for posthumous posterity by the Woady Yaloak Historical Society. The society grabbed the gallows about 15 years ago and set about a restoration, replacing damaged wood while maintaining the integrity of the display. "About 20 percent of the gallows' wood had to be replaced but the rest is the original."said society president Jim Brown He said it was a bold move which left initially left some locals unimpressed. " They thought it could bring down the tone of the town , to have a gallows in the main drag." Mr Brown was the driving force behind the idea " The investment paid off, there's a wow factor to it." " It has that macabre element which people love." Mr Brown said the $20,000 project which was installed in 2013, is a surprise discovery for people when they come across it at the back of the park. He said Smythesdale monthly market goers who visit the park can get a bonus history lesson when they visit. "It's interesting to watch parents trying to explain what it ( the gallows) is to their young kids." The site sits in a type of Colonial Law and Order Theme Park , it's tucked away behind old police stables and near a bluestone lock up in the historic precinct. In keeping with the crime and punishment spirit , at the front of the park there's a wooden carving which depicts the arrest of a Chinese miner by a policeman, leaving behind a weeping wife clutching a baby. Mr Brown said the terminal trapdoor is a drawcard which enhances the town's pioneer story in the park. For the really keen , tours which offer a special demonstration of the falling door can be arranged through the Woady Yaloak Historical society. " When people visit and watch the trapdoor fall a short way the sound is loud and clunky which sends a chill up some people leaving them a bit disconcerted."said Mr Brown. Despite the gruesome past , history comes alive here at the gallows final resting place. 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thecourier.com.au Saturday May 15, 2021 THE COURIER 21 NEWS Next steps at BWEZ plants BY ALEX FORD MORE businesses are completing projects at the Ballarat West Employment Zone, with one large factory beginning to call for new employees. The Luv-a-Duck value-add facility, one of the larger manufacturing setups at the Mitchell Park site, will hire 30 people in a range of roles. The $20 million factory will process duck products for local and export markets, as well as for food services - construction was put on hold during the pandemic while the company rode out lockdown, but resumed earlier this year. In a statement, chief executive James Thompson said the new facility will also mean planning will begin for its existing Nhill factory, where there are "major growth plans". "We have commenced Master Planning for our Nhill Plant, which will see some major streamlining of internal operations after commis- sioning of the Ballarat Plant, followed by either a major redevelopment of existing facilities or a new build at Nhill," he said in a statement. Elsewhere in BWEZ, construction is under way at several larger sites in the first stage, including the Pipecon and Cervus facilities. The project is run by the state government, through Development Victoria, and the City of Ballarat. "A range of businesses have committed to BWEZ including CHS Broadbent, Luv-a-Duck, Agrimac, Kane Transport, Findlay Engineering, Sovereign Civil, Cervus and Pipecon, which will result in hundreds of jobs," a Development Victoria spokesperson said in a statement. "BWEZ is also home to the Acacia residential development (to the site's west), with civil works currently underway for stages two and three. The final land release is expected in June, following strong sales since its launch last year." Council referred enquiries back to the state government regarding new infrastructure, but has consistently said BWEZ has "exceeded expecations". When the land was first gazetted in 2013, BWEZ was expected to create 9000 jobs. An expressions of interest process for stage two, which includes land on the eastern side of the Ballarat airport and was expected to attract aviation industries, ended at the beginning of 2021. Council has also had plans for an intermodal freight hub at BWEZ, which attracted $9 million of federal funding, and has previously promoted plans for a potential waste-to-energy plant and innovation centre - none of these projects have begun construction yet. Australian brewer Broo has planned a giant organic brewery, entertainment centre, and zipline on a massive parcel of land on the eastern side of BWEZ close to the Ballarat Link Road. 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thecourier.com.au Saturday May 15, 2021 THE COURIER 23 NEWS Students share ideas Y OUNG people in Ballarat are thinking creatively to solve community problems and bring their ideas to life. Students from Mount Rowan Secondary College and Ballarat Grammar pitched their big ideas to community leaders as part of the Crazy Ideas College Social Innovators program this week. The Social Innovators program is designed to build young people's capacity to lead change and bring real-world learning into the school day. Crazy Ideas College founder Kieran Murrihy said he saw sophistication in the young people's ideas. "They have done fantastic work in terms of really understanding where they can make a difference around the issues they care about," he said. Twenty-six Year 8 students from Mount Rowan and 25 Year 9 students from Ballarat Grammar came together at the Ballarat Tech School last fortnight for two days of intensive learning. Students split into groups, identified issues they cared about, were encouraged to think of 'crazy big' ideas to address the issues and then 'shrink' their ideas to something they could achieve this year. The students worked together to refine their idea pitches and prepare them for presentation to their peers and a panel of community leaders during separate school events on Thursday and Friday. Ballarat Grammar students Amy Gosby and Holly Douglas pitched their idea for Passion Program, a mentoring program connecting people in the community to encourage CREATIVE: A group of Mount Rowan students work together to refine their idea at the Ballarat Tech during the Crazy Ideas College Social Innovators program two day intensive course. Pictures: Aaron Sawall TEAM: Lilla Delbridge, Nate Sadhai, community partner Ange Elson, Penny Young, Ivy Clark and Emma Perrett. them to follow their dreams and make friends. "It was amazing we were offered a real chance to put our idea into the real world rather than having it left alone to not make a change," Amy said. "I learnt a lot about the design process and how to make something come to life, from turning an idea into a real project. "In the future hopefully we can create more ideas like this or expand on this idea. I will continue to use these skills probably for the rest of my life and in the workforce." Holly said the program was an opportunity to come up with a new idea she had never considered before. "I am most looking forward to advancing my idea by putting it out into the community, running the program, getting feedback and learning how to make it into something even bigger and better," she said. ENGAGED: Ballarat Grammar students Zoe Wesley, Will Beechey and Nat Huf work on their idea together. Mount Rowan Secondary College student Ella Evans was a part of a group that pitched an idea for a program called Teaching Tech, offering workshops in retirement homes to share technology skills. Ella said she was nervous to pitch her idea initially, but her confidence increased throughout the program. "I felt pretty good after getting it done. It was nice to know I built that confidence," she said. "I am excited about making our idea come to life." Mount Rowan Secondary College student Henry Brennan pitched an idea to create a machine that collected plastic from the ocean. "I learnt leadership when it comes to picking an idea and teamwork when it comes to creating an idea. We had three different ideas and had to pick the one we liked," he said. Ballarat Grammar student Nate Sadhai said he was YOUR FAVOURITE NEWSPAPER - WHEREVER YOU ARE Digital subscribers get access to a digital version of each day’s edition of The Courier so you can flip through every page of the printed newspaper on your mobile, tablet, laptop or desktop. excited to see his team's idea for a Moon Cafe come to life. The cafe would be a safe space for people in the LGBTIQ+ community which hosted an eating space, a stage, all-access bathrooms, a cinema and free therapy and counselling. "This is something I really wanted and a lot of my friends really wanted," he said. Ivy Clark, also on the Moon Cafe team, said she felt grateful to have community partners listen to her idea and help make it a reality. "The highlight has been talking to like minded people and people who are willing to listen to my ideas, make them a reality and encourage me to explore my interests," she said. Mr Murrihy said community partners from organisations including Ballarat Health Services, City of Ballarat and Ballarat Community Health helped connect students with people who could help bring their ideas to life. "Each of the schools is providing the opportunity for their students to continue to work on their ideas," he said. Other groups' ideas included a program that teaches school students life skills, replacing plastic fruit and vegetables bags with paper bags embedded with seeds for planting and an app to help teenagers make new friends who have similar interests. People in Ballarat can read about all of the young people's ideas, provide comments and vote for them on the CIC Beyond website at cicbeyond.com/home/ ballaratyounginnovatorsforum-2. More young people will participate in Crazy Ideas College in term three. - By Rochelle Kirkham thecourier.com.au MONDAY SEPTEMBER 16, 2019 # SPORT BUSINESS# SEBASTOPOL INTO THE DECIDER P22-24 The Burra charges into first BFL grand final in almost two decades after thrilling win over Melton Emotional event to honour survivors P3 Hope for Ballarat mum after Russia trip P6 $1.70 EST 1867 INC GST WHERE IT ALL BEGAN CENTRAL HIGHLANDS FOOTBALL LEAGUE IERS Hometown hero Michelle Payne returned home on Sunday for the regional premiere of her highly-anticipated biopic Ride Like A Girl. Hundreds of excited movie-lovers, including beloved brother Stevie, converged on Regent Cinemas Ballarat for the film about Payne’s journey to become the first female Melbourne Cup-winning jockey. Full coverage, pages 4 and 9 Michelle Payne and brother Stevie outside Regent Cinemas Ballarat at the regional premiere on Sunday. Picture: BRENDAN McCARTHY FORCED OUT Teacher suing Ballarat college for alleged discrimination BY HAYLEY ELG WAUBRA 14.13 GOALS, Waubra: A. Murphy 4, W. Booth 2, J. Hepburn: S. Dunstan 2, I. Grant, B. McKay, M. McK Hepburn: K. Cummings, S. Asa Leausa, T. Horne, D. Subscribe today at thecourier.com.au RN 6.9 (45) ttenhall, J. Coleman, D. Robertson; Lukich, J. Kinna, B. Wilson, J. Petrie; UND MEDAL: James Lukich (Waubra) A BALLARAT private school has again come under fire for its staunch beliefs with a former teacher launching legal action, claiming she was forced to resign after she refused to accept the school's policy about samesex marriage. Ballarat teacher and devoted Christian Rachel Colvin was employed at the non-denominational Ballarat Christian College for 11 years before she resigned in February. She has filed a discrimination case with the Victorian Civil Administrative Appeals Tribunal (VCAT) under Victoria's Equal Opportunity Act 2010. The wife and mother of three alleges she was counselled by the school and then forced to resign after she refused to agree to sign an amended statement of faith stating that marriage can only be between a male and a female. This, she said, was contrary to her own political and religious beliefs. Ms Colvin, who grew up in an evangelical household in Arizona and once lived as a missionary, alleges from around the time of August 2018, after the national plebiscite, she was denied certain teaching and professional development opportunities at the school despite her offering to remain quiet about her beliefs with her students. "I am devastated by what happened to me," she said. "I loved my job. I am an extremely hard-worker and loyal to a fault, and to have it end the way it did was, at first, professionally humiliating." But as time has passed she has come to see the situation differently - as a "God-given opportunity to stand up for what is right, to represent what God is really about: loving others". "I am bringing the case to let my LGBTQI+ students know that they aren't deformed or disordered. They were created as they are, in the image of God, and that they are fully loved by God and share equal dignity with all human beings," she said. ■ Continued, page 5 NEWS: FATHER CONFRONTS DAUGHTER'S BOYFRIEND WITH KNIFE P3
24 THE COURIER Saturday May 15, 2021 thecourier.com.au OPINION Gates riling readers LETTERS TO THE EDITOR BALLARAT FEELS RAILROADED ON ITS HERITAGE GATES Last Monday, Public Transport Minister, Ben Carroll and Department of Transport's Nick Foa confirmed what we have been saying for the past six months. They have been deceiving the people of Ballarat about the Lydiard St gates and the crossing closure. They previously told us they had to wait until later this year for an Australian Transport Safety Bureau report on the accident. Safety was paramount. Works could not be done in the interim. This process needed to go the proper course. By announcing the boom gate solution now, they confirm that the final ATSB report is not relevant to the future of the crossing. It never was. The ATSB had previously said so. The inflated $10.5m price is apparently to cover the costs of upgrading signalling at the same time, though it is understood that much of this bears no relationship to the gates. Could the reason for this bundling of works be to justify its consideration under a recent statewide planning change made in March (Amendment VC194)? State infrastructure projects can now be exempted from normal planning processes. No need to consult with the public, Heritage Victoria or anyone else. This is justified on the grounds of providing COVID-19 economic stimulus. A V/Line maintenance job of about $1m to fix the gates doesn't cut it. But a DoT budget bid of $10.5m probably does! In the event that further amounts are announced in the Victorian budget for the upgrade of the Ballarat Station to 21st century standards, the same rationale can be applied to the rest of the precinct. If that is the case, the gates may only be the latest episode in the on-going destruction of what remains of our dwindling local rail heritage. John Barnes, Secretary, Save Our Station Twelve months on from the train accident that smashed heritage rail gates at the Ballarat Railway Station on Lydiard Street, the Andrews Government still can't say when they will be replaced. Worse than that the community's desire for the heritage gates to stay has been ignored. The Minister for Public Transport, Ben Carroll, finally swanned into Ballarat this week, announcing $10.5 million for a half-boom barrier crossing.It is exactly what the Ballarat public has fought against. The public is now supposed to feel good about this decision because the Minister says the design of the gates 'will pay homage' to the city's heritage. And yet, they are so reluctant to be honest about the mess they have made about this issue - that they won't reveal the design of the boom gates until they are ready for installation. The Government has indicated that a 'final design for the upgraded crossing is being developed' and 'once the final design of the crossing has been complete and approved, it will be shared with the community...' However, the Government can't even get this message straight because the Member for Wendouree, Juliana Addison, is quoted as saying `With detailed plans now in place...' Either these plans are ready - or they're not. This State Government can't fix the gates, don't listen to the community and can't get their own story straight about plans that either do, or don't, exist. The community should also be questioning the huge bill for the gates. At a projected cost of $10.5 million - are they gold plated? One can only assume they will arrive bright and shiny one day - but even a level crossing removal doesn't take more than a year. For example, after a two week 'construction blitz' the railway level crossing at Station Street, Carrum, was removed last year. How can it take two weeks to remove an entire level crossing, and more than a year to do nothing about gates? The Government says the new gates will be in place by the 'second half of 2021'.That could be December 31st for all we know. But with this Government's track history of projects running overbudget and over-time, the chances of this obscenely mis-managed issue running to plan are not good. I asked the Minister in the Parliament on the 16th March 'when will the Lydiard Street railway crossing be reopened?' Quite clearly, even after this announcement, he still doesn't know. Ballarat residents might also be wise to observe the politics behind the politics - with the Andrews Government using its endorsed Labor Mayor to call for the Minister to get to Ballarat as soon as possible to announce a solution in the budget. The story ran in this paper on Monday. The Minister was here Monday morning. Ms Addison just happened to make the same noises in the Parliament last week. You're being played Ballarat. Watch this space. Beverley McArthur MP - Member for Western Victoria Region Minister Ben Carroll's explanation of the interim and final solutions leave the historic gate mechanism irreparably damaged and the timber gates sitting nearby as at Humffray Street. As static structure the gates lose all context. Fancy selecting Lovell Chen to consult on the project. We know what they did at the goods shed and yards. There is also the curious remark of Nick Foa, Department of Transport- head of transport Services, who is reported to have said that 60 percent of the delay an disruption to trains was attributed to the older gates installation. So all those punctuality figures from the the previous years could not be attributed to a single line , single platform crossing points, long spacing between certain crossing loops , irregular train running oaths and mixed speed services; that became catalyst for millions of dollars on investment culminating on the $518 million most recent upgrade when all it need was $10 million to replace Ballarat's gates. Leah-anne Howie, Secretary, Western Improved Passenger Service Ballarat City Council and the Labor member Mayor have failed the Ballarat community in pandering to the State Government departments and the local Labor MP's. There is no valid reason why our Heritage Railway Gates are not returned in working order especially as they were smashed and damaged by a V/Line Train which did not stop at the station and just ploughed through. What a disgrace! They have all got what they wanted all along - to remove the Heritage Railway Gates and destroy our Ballarat railway precinct. Dianne Haddon, Ballarat Heritage Listing takes years to achieve, it requires months of research and when it comes to the crunch it does not mean very much. So far, we have the big brown eyesore, pay back for being a community standing up for itself and retaining the Civic Hall, insertion of a totally unsympathetic building in the Station heritage precinct plus the loss of parking at the station, where are those 1,000 new parking spaces we were promised? And now the arrogance, replacing the heritage listed railway gates with boom gate fakes. Heritage Victoria has not even had an application regarding the heritage listed gates. Ballarat was once known as one of the three most well- preserved Victorian/Edwardian cities in the world. The aims seems is to clutter it up with rubbish. Dinah McCance East Ballarat This is an utter disgrace all-'round. So much for the Labor Government support of the people. Why are the City of Ballarat Council going to let this happen? Too bad about the heritage listing or the heritage value of the gates.Wasteful Victorian Railways - these people need to be held to account, firstly for the accident that caused the problem originally and secondly for their deliberate prolonged procrastination and thirdly for their totally inept solution to the problem. They can't even provide readily accessible pedestrian crossings across Ballarat's various rail crossings.The only sets that permit easy access to mobility scooters are those at Lydiard St. The rest are extremely restrictive to larger mobility scooters at their best and dangerous at their worst. Victorian railways need to seriously consider rectifying these anomalies too. David Chapman, Ballarat North I believe that the train "accident" wasn't really an accident - maybe it was a way of getting rid of the heritage gates once and for all to make way for the modern boom gates. Were there not already a set of heritage gates sitting ready to replace the old ones before the accident? Maybe Vline could clarify their stance on the whole laughable matter? Elizabeth French, Redan
thecourier.com.au Saturday May 15, 2021 THE COURIER 25 OPINION EDITORIAL DITCHY'S VIEW Our super scheme's quandary R LETTERS TO THE EDITOR GREAT TALENT UNDERVALUED My wife and I were fortunate to attend the Opening Night of a brilliant BLOC Music Theatre's Mamma Mia at Ballarat's magnificent Her Majesty's Theatre. It is a stunning production enjoying an almost capacity Opening with nearly 7000 seats sold so far for the season ending on Sunday week. Sadly the City Council Heritage boffins flatly refuse to accept probably the biggest people attendance Ballarat event of the 'Heritage Festival' period and acknowledge Mamma Mia in their expensive publication. Perhaps they don't realise that Her Majesty's Theatre in Lydiard Street is the 'Oldest Continuously Operating Heritage Theatre in Australia' and BLOC Music Theatre has operated continuously since 1959. Mama Mia's Director and Set designer are both Internationally acclaimed and also born in Ballarat and started their Theatre lives in BLOC Productions. Peter Morey, Alfredton MORE ENERGY ASSISTANCE NEEDED In the article "Restoration versus replacement" (Ballarat Courier, 2/5) I was expecting some comment about insulation and energy savings. While the Victorian government's Energy Saver website encouragingly reports that "By insulating your home, you could save up to 45 per cent on your energy bills" sadly, it also reports that insulation does not qualify for a rebate through the Victorian Energy Upgrades program. Furthermore, the link to the more information page is broken. A survey by the Australian Bureau of Statistics found that rental properties in low-socioeconomic and regional areas are least likely to have home insulation. While the Ballarat City Council has improved the insulation of Council buildings, one way it could reduce community emissions and improve the comfort for residents is to initiate a residential insulation program and pressure the Victorian government for funding. Even a bulk-buy and loan program where residents can repay through rates would be helpful. Ray Peck, Hawthorn, Vic BEING HIT BY THE RUBBISH RATES The City of Ballarat's draft Budget has revealed the true impact of the Andrews Labor Government's 60% increase to their bin tax, which will come into effect on July 1. The Andrews Government has dramatically increased the Municipal and Industrial Landfill Levy, which is a tax on household waste, and the result is that Ballarat locals will be charged more for their bins to be emptied. Sadly, an increased tax is nothing new for Victorians. Since being elected, the Andrews Labor Government has increased or introduced 30 new taxes. The Victorian Liberal Nationals have committed to the largest environmental overhaul in Victoria in decades. A Liberal Government will end household waste being sent to Victorian landfill by 2035. This involves introducing ground-breaking waste technology used around the world to reform Victorian recycling practices. We will also support the roll out of Waste to Energy technology across Victoria; turning polluting household landfill into low-emission, baseload energy. For more information on how we plan to deliver zero to landfill by 2035 you can go to zerotolandfill.com.au Louise Staley. Member for Ripon EVELATIONS that the government plans to expand its controversial super saver scheme to help first home buyers get into the market is a sign of the times, if ever there was one. The scheme is designed to help home buyers scrape together a deposit faster by saving money inside their super funds. It's well-known that the government has form for encouraging Australians to dip into their superannuation for reasons other than the very specific, uncomplicated purpose for which the 90s-era arrangement came about. But it's also clear that in these extraordinary times for all aspects of our economy, the more that can be done to help first-home buyers get a foot in the door of an increasingly unwieldy market, the better. It's no longer enough to have a good job and a propensity to save money. The main barrier to people - mainly young people - being able to own a home is the ever-growing size of the deposit that's needed. There are persistent cries for the government to step in and do something to ease the pressure. It's a conundrum for a government that places such a hefty value on the Great Australian Dream. Owning a home is both the ultimate signifier of adulthood and, when it comes to retirement, a prerequisite for a comfortable post-retirement life. Owning a home is more or less the be-all and end-all of living and working in Australia, but many people have given up on that dream, for good reason. Allowing first home buyers to use their super to edge their way in is one way to go about it, although there's an equally strong argument for leaving our entrenched and purposeful super structure well alone. The dilemma is that other incentives, such as the first home buyers scheme (introduced to offset the effect of GST on home ownership) has often had the predictable effect of driving up house prices. But as we ride what is hopefully the tail-end of the pandemic, it's time to stop encouraging people - home-buyers specifically - to live in the moment, and to look beyond the current situation. The future is still worth planning for, even if it still feels like we're living from day to day. LETTERS LEFT HANGING BY A DODGY INDUSTRY Last year I contacted consumer affairs over problems with kitchen installation. After my builder telling consumer affairs, saying he was finishing that day, nothing was subsequently done.Then I had to go to Domestic Building Dispute Resolution Victoria. After 5 months of going back and forth, I have now been there is told nothing they can do as they couldn't prove an exact like for like kitchen. I then had to get someone else to build the kitchen, so in effect I have now paid twice and the first builder got away with leaving me with nothing Mark McCulloch, Wendouree NOT WORTH IT Four of us from Melbourne went to a tour of the old Ballarat Gaol expecting at least photos of those parts which have gone because of the School of Mines takeover. All we got was a tour of the School of Mines buildings and no photos of what was there before.The tour - an absolute waste of our time. Leonard Meeny, Eden Park START WITH THE BASICS On a recent shopping trip to the Bridge Mall, I had occasions to need a toilet. I went to the Norwich Plaza and to my disgust, I found the toilets in an absolutely appalling condition.The Councillors are engaged in ongoing discussions to open the Bridge Mall to traffic, ensuring the toilets are clean would be a good place to start. Trevor Kent, Alfredton Last Saturday's Courier article about the Veterans Assistance Centre had the statement that they are the only ex-service organisation who do not require you to be a member to receive assistance.This is not true, there are 15 RSL sub branches in the region and you don't need to be a member to receive help. As welfare advocate at Ballarat RSL the majority of veterans assisted are not members. Ballarat RSL has provided in the last 12 months over $20,000 in financial assistance and processed 100's of pension claims. Just wanted to set the record straight for future Veterans looking for support. Lynne Redman, Linton ELECTRIC VEHICLES One of the nicest aspects of owning and driving an electric car in Ballarat is the many conversations that it creates. One of the commonest is when people approach you at the charging station in town with questions about the experience. The key characteristic of these conversations is one of excitement; instead of the doom and gloom lens through which a lot of people look at the future these days, electric cars offer the future that we all thought we would have in this millennium: clean, green, efficient and healthy. The nonsense that somehow the manufacture and supply of electric cars is more polluting than the last 100 years of drilling oil and shipping trillions of litres of it around the world to be burnt (plus all the geopolitical chaos that has caused) is simply anti-environment propaganda. Patrick Hockey, Clunes.
26 THE COURIER Saturday May 15, 2021 thecourier.com.au NATIONAL Rivers may not bounce back from drought AN AUSTRALIAN-FIRST study has overturned the widely-held view that river systems will eventually recover from drought. The Monash University study looked at 161 Victorian water catchments and found that about one-third of them had not recovered eight years after the millennium drought. The drought was one of the worst in modern Australian history, placing extreme pressure on ecosystems, agriculture, and city water supplies in the country's south-east. "Globally, all the models have the implicit assumption of recovery," Dr Tim Peterson from Monash University said. "We show from observed data that the rivers actually appear to be stuck." It's the first study that has used large amounts of long-term data to disprove the assumption that water catchments can recover from droughts. And the results were what Dr Peterson had always suspected. "In 15 years of this work I # In 15 years of this work I have always had this hunch that catchments don't recover. Research scientist Despite rainfall returning to pre-drought levels at the head of river catchments there is still less water flowing downstream, according to a new study. Picture: AAP have always had this hunch that catchments don't recover," he said. Researchers looked at Wonnangatta River in Gippsland, Yea River in central Victoria, and Cann River in the far east. They created mathematical models of rainfall and stream flows, examining 30 years of data that covered a land area about the size of the United Kingdom. They found that by mid-2017, more than a third of the catchments were still stuck in a low runoff state, and were not behaving the way they did before the drought. They found that 100mm of rain created about 30 per cent less stream flow in those systems, than the same amount of rain before the drought. This meant that despite Positive tests see 70 barred from repat flight DOZENS of Australians won't be returning home on the first post-pause flight out of India after they tested positive to COVID-19. It is understood more than 40 people tested positive before boarding the repatriation flight, which is due into Darwin on Saturday morning. Adding close contacts of the passengers, this will mean more than 70 will be barred from boarding an aircraft with COVID-safe capacity of 150 seats. There could be more passengers barred as rapid antigen test results are returned later on Friday evening (AEST). Both the PCR and rapid antigen tests are a prerequisite for being able to board. The 26 per cent positive rate is far higher than the 3.5 per cent rate registered in passengers on the March repatriation flights. The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade is working to put other passengers on the flight but it may prove difficult given the testing requirements. Melbourne man Sunny had booked on the flight with his elderly mother, but tested positive for the virus. He has been trying to contact the Department # If I die the Australian government will be responsible. Melburnian of Foreign Affairs, without any luck. "We just want to know what is going on," Sunny told the ABC on Friday. Sunny and his mother have been in India since last May after facing multiple flight cancellations. "If I die the Australian government will be responsible." Australia's High Commissioner to India Barry O'Farrell is disappointed those who tested positive won't be able to get on the flight. "Regrettably those people will have to return home and deal with the COVID that they have, or continue to isolate to prove that they don't have COVID," he told the ABC. "Until such time that they test negative they won't be able to fly on one of these facilitated flights." The suspension of flights from India ends at midnight A plane load of Australians from India is expected to touch down in Darwin on Saturday morning. In pre-flight COVID-19 tests, 26 per cent of passengers tested positive and were unable to travel along with their direct contacts. Picture: AAP on Friday. Prime Minister Scott Morrison said the controversial weeks-long "pause" had worked. Active cases of COVID-19 in hotel quarantine have dropped by more than 40 per cent over the past few weeks. In the Northern Territory, where the first repatriation flights from India will land, the number of active cases has fallen from 53 to four. "The pause gave our quarantine system much-needed breathing space to minimise the risk of COVID-19 getting out of quarantine into the community and having a third wave here," the Prime Minister said. "It's all about keeping Australians safe and ensuring we can keep living the way we are in Australia." Defence Minister Peter Dutton insists the quarantine system will be able to cope when the travel ban lifts and flights from India resume. The first plane load of Australians from India will touch down in Darwin on Saturday morning before the passengers are bussed to Howard Springs. It comes as the government continues to give mixed messages about the timetable for the vaccine rollout. Mr Dutton insists everyone willing to be vaccinated will receive two shots by the end of this year. This end-of-year deadline puts him directly at odds with the Prime Minister, who has spent the week walking back an end date for the rollout's completion. The Treasurer and Health Minister have also clashed on the timeline. The government has ordered 25 million doses of Moderna vaccines, giving its rollout a shot in the arm. So far 2.98 million doses have been administered, including 85,874 overnight. rainfall returning to predrought levels at the catchment head, there was still less flow downstream. Dr Peterson says water catchment recovery has major implications for their long-term management, especially when climate change is taken into account. "If droughts get worse under climate change, it may be more likely catchments go into this low runoff state ... and climate change impacts on rivers are further amplified," he said. The study was funded by the Victorian government and the Australian Research Council and has been published in the prestigious international journal Science. Conflict fear stalls Porter court case FEDERAL minister Christian Porter's defamation case against the ABC has effectively been frozen until a judge decides if one of his senior lawyers has a conflict of interest. One of Sue Chrysanthou SC's former clients made an urgent application to the Federal Court on Wednesday to have the senior counsel restrained from acting for the former attorney-general. The former client, Jo Dyer, has cited concern confidential information she shared when retaining Ms Chrysanthou will or could be used in the primary case. Justice Tom Thawley scheduled the Dyer-Chrysanthou matter for a threeday hearing from May 24. Justice Jayne Jagot on Friday adjourned a case management hearing in the Porter-ABC case until May 26 to ensure the substantive proceedings were "protected". Mr Porter is suing the ABC and journalist Louise Milligan for defamation over a February 26 article concerning a historical rape allegation against an unnamed cabinet minister.
thecourier.com.au Saturday May 15, 2021 THE COURIER 27 WORLD '$5m ransom paid' as US fuel supplies are restored Washington US PRESIDENT Joe Biden has reassured motorists that fuel supplies should start returning to normal this weekend, nearly a week after a cyberattack shut the nation's largest fuel pipeline. It follows claims that Colonial Pipeline paid nearly $US5 million ($6.5 million) to eastern European hackers after the crippling attack. The company paid the ransom in untraceable cryptocurrency just hours after the cyberattack, according to a Bloomberg News report. The hackers provided the pipeline operator with a decrypting tool to restore its disabled computer network after they received the payment but the company used its own backups to help restore the system since the tool was slow, the report said. After a six-day outage, the pipeline, which carries 379 million litres per day of petrol, diesel and jet fuel, started moving petrol on Thursday. The shutdown caused petrol shortages and emergency declarations from Virginia to Florida, led two refineries to curb production and had airlines reshuffling refuelling. The FBI has accused a criminal gang called DarkSide for the attack. The group, believed to be based in Russia or eastern Europe, has not directly taken credit but on Wednesday it claimed to have breached systems at three other companies. The White House has declined to weigh in on whether companies that are hacked should pay ransoms but a national security official said it may offer some advice in the future. The rubble of the destroyed Al-Shorouq tower after an Israeli strike on Gaza City. Picture: EPA Death toll rises as fighting escalates Gaza ISRAELI artillery pounded northern Gaza early Friday in an attempt to destroy a vast network of militant tunnels inside the territory, the military said, bringing the front lines closer to dense civilian areas and paving the way for a potential ground invasion. Israel has massed troops along the border and called up 9000 reservists following days of fighting with the Islamic militant group Hamas, which controls Gaza. Palestinian militants have fired some 1800 rockets and the military has launched more than 600 airstrikes, toppling at least three apartment blocks. The stepped-up fighting came as communal violence in Israel erupted for a # # # It was a massacre. My feelings are indescribable. Sadallah Tanani fourth night, with Jewish and Arab mobs clashing in the flashpoint town of Lod. The fighting took place despite a bolstered police presence ordered by the nation's leaders. Masses of red flames illuminated the skies as the deafening blasts from the outskirts of Gaza City jolted people awake. In the northern Gaza Strip, Rafat Tanani, his pregnant wife and four children were killed after an Israeli warplane reduced the building to rubble, residents said. Sadallah Tanani, a relative, said the family was "wiped out from the population register" without warning. "It was a massacre. My feelings are indescribable," he said. A military spokesman said that tanks stationed near the border fired 50 rounds. It was part of a large operation that also involved airstrikes and was aimed at destroying tunnels beneath Gaza City used by militants to evade surveillance, which the military refers to as "the Metro". The strikes came after Egyptian mediators rushed to Israel for cease-fire talks that showed no progress. The fighting broke out late Monday when Hamas fired a long-range rocket at Jerusalem in support of Palestinian protests there against the policing of a flashpoint holy site and efforts by Jewish settlers to evict dozens of Palestinian families from their homes. Since then, Israel has attacked hundreds of targets in Gaza, causing earth-shaking explosions across the densely populated territory. Gaza militants have fired 1800 rockets into Israel, including more than 400 that fell short or misfired, according to the military. The rockets have brought life in parts of southern Israel to a standstill, and several barrages have targeted the seaside metropolis of Tel Aviv, some 70 kilometres from Gaza. The Gaza Health Ministry says the death toll has risen to 119 killed, including 31 children and 19 women, with 830 wounded. The Hamas and Islamic Jihad militant groups have confirmed 20 deaths in their ranks. Seven people have been killed in Israel, including a six-year-old boy and a soldier. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed to continue the operation, saying in a video statement that Israel would "extract a very heavy price from Hamas". The UN Security Council was due to discuss the worsening violence on Sunday, diplomats said. Sorrow turns to anger with Modi slammed over virus crisis New Delhi TWELVE major Indian opposition parties have urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to take immediate measures against a ferocious second wave of COVID-19 ripping through the country, leaving hundreds of thousands dead. Rahul Gandhi, leader of the main opposition Indian National Congress attacked Mr Modi, alleging "he was missing" amid the acute shortages of vaccines, medical oxygen and medicines faced by the country. Terming it an "apocalyptic human tragedy", opposition leaders in a letter to Mr Modi late this week listed nine demands, including a free vaccination campaign, free grain for the poor, unemployment doles and the repeal of controversial farm laws. They also asked Mr Modi to force a pause in a multibillion-dollar makeover project for New Delhi and divert the funds to buy oxygen and vaccines for the sick. Thomas Isaac, a minister from communist-ruled Kerala state, demanded Mr Modi respond to the letter. "It is a national emergency. PM cannot continue with ostrich-like policy. Open a dialogue on what is to be done," he said on Twitter. Anger about the mishandling of the pandemic, which has seen the country's health care systems and inoculation campaign crumble, has put Mr Modi's government under growing pressure in recent days. The leader has been blamed for an ineffective response that left the responsibility for fighting the pandemic to poorly equipped state governments. The number of recorded COVID-19 infections in India has climbed above 24 million, while the number of people confirmed to have died stands at 262,317. But a lack of testing means a lot of deaths and infections are not counted. The opposition said it had "repeatedly" drawn Mr Modi's attention to measures "absolutely imperative" to implement. "Unfortunately, your government has either ignored or refused all these suggestions." India added 362,727 new coronavirus infections on Thursday, taking its total caseload to 23.7 million. Picture: EPA
28 THE COURIER Saturday May 15, 2021 thecourier.com.au BUSINESS Save on your business bills with CBA shares record as ASX ascends COMMONWEALTH Bank shares fetched a record price and a fund manager predicted Australia's market would move higher despite inflation concerns. Shares in the nation's biggest bank reached $97.38 on Friday then settled higher by 0.63 per cent to $96.58. The biggest stock on the market has gained more than 17 per cent this year as the economy and housing market improved despite COVID-19. The ASX had a broadbased rally after three days of losses. The losses were partly due to the biggest jump in US prices in 12 years. Shares lost 0.94 per cent this week. Yet the deputy head of investments at asset manager Van Eck Australia, Jamie Hannah, was upbeat about next week. "There is not a lot stopping growth at the moment," he said. "Everyone hates buying in at the top of the market, but I can't see any factors to stop it. "People talk about inflation but it's not a number that is going to stop this momentum." Mr Hannah noted improved performances from property trusts on Friday. # # # Everyone hates buying in at the top of the market, but I can't see any factors to stop it. Jamie Hannah Vicinity Centres gained 2.34 per cent to $1.53. Dexus improved by two per cent to $10.21. Westfield operator Scentre Group rose 1.9 per cent to $2.68. Investors abandoned these companies from the outset of the pandemic last year. Their share prices remain below pre-COVID ones, but are improving. "Inflation expectations help these companies," Mr Hannah said. "You have to ask yourself were they hit too hard recently and are the prices coming back to where they were." The benchmark S&P/ ASX200 index closed higher by 31.5 points, or 0.45 per cent, to 7014.2. The All Ordinaries closed up 30.4 points, or 0.42 per cent, to 7239.4 points. The indices had been about one per cent higher early but a late drop in commodity prices weighed on materials shares. They were the only sector to close lower at 1.18 per cent. BHP shed 1.55 per cent to $49.57. Fortescue dropped 2.77 per cent to $22.79. Rio Tinto lost 2.01 per cent to $125.43. Whitehaven Coal rose 9.16 per cent to $1.37. CommSec analyst James Tao said this was probably due to a broker upgrade. THE DOLLAR BUYING SELLING USD 0.797 0.749 GBP 0.57 0.533 EUR 0.661 0.618 JPY 87.55 82.03 NZD 1.103 1.044 Judy Herbert COMMODITIES Gold $US/o Oil CURRENT MOVE 1826.57 +11.13 67.05 -1.95 TOP 10 BY VALUE $TRADED CLOSE Rio Tinto 241,036,107 125.43 Fortescue Met 219,584,993 22.79 BHP Group 213,483,031 49.57 200,608,446 96.58 Westpac Bank 157,681,395 25.41 Afterpay 154,647,703 86.35 Xero 132,826,031 112.50 CSL 130,724,682 277.68 Nat Aust Bank 123,270,679 26.22 ANZ Banking 121,475,319 27.42 CBA Musk sidelines bitcoin use until 'insane' energy cost eases TESLA boss Elon Musk has denounced the "insane" amount of energy used to produce bitcoin, doubling down on his sudden rejection of the cryptocurrency as a means of payment over environmental concerns. Musk, one of bitcoin's most ardent backers, tweeted a graph of bitcoin's power consumption and said: "Energy usage trend over past few months is insane." That followed his tweet from Wednesday saying Tesla would no longer accept the cryptocurrency as payment for its electric cars because it came at a great cost to the environment, an about-face from his stance in March. Bitcoin, which sank 17 per cent to its lowest since March 1 on Wednesday after Musk's comments, climbed back to $US50,360 ($A65,148) on Thursday. Other cryptocurrencies including ether also fell before regaining some ground. Coinbase, the biggest US cryptocurrency exchange, was down two per cent. Tesla shares ended down MARKET panel WATCH KEY STOCKS LAST MOVE AMP 1.09 +.02 ANZ 27.42 +.27 BHP Group 49.57 -.78 CBA 96.58 +.60 NAB 26.22 +.26 News Corp 31.80 +.45 Rio Tinto 125.43 -2.57 Telstra 3.45 +.01 Westpac 25.41 +.22 Woolworths 40.58 +.29 Woodside Pet 22.58 +.24 WORLD MARKETS Elon Musk's announcement that he was involved in work to improve dogecoin's transaction efficiency sent the price of the cryptocurrency jumping as much as 20 per cent. Picture: AP 3.08 per cent to $US571.69, the lowest level since March 8. Tesla revealed in February it had bought $US1.5 billion of bitcoin, turbo-charging the crypto market. In April, the firm said it trimmed its position by 10 per cent in the first quarter, booking a net profit of about $100 million. Musk said he planned to use bitcoin as soon as mining transitions to more sus- tainable energy sources. Tesla's decision not to accept bitcoin payments "allows him to appease critics while still keeping bitcoin on his balance sheet", said Meltem Demirors, chief strategy LAST officer at digital asset manager CoinShares Group. Musk said on Thursday he was involved in work to improve dogecoin's transaction efficiency, lifting the price as much as 20 per cent. Too busy to save money on your business bills? 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thecourier.com.au 29 Saturday May 15, 2021 THE COURIER WEATHER BALLARAT BENDIGO 9ºC TODAY TODAY Showers easing. WARRNAMBOOL 13ºC TODAY Possible shower. 14ºC Showers easing. Wind easing. SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI 3/12ºC 6/12ºC 3/13ºC 4/13ºC 5/13ºC 4/13ºC 3/15ºC 6/16ºC 3/16ºC 3/16ºC 4/17ºC 4/17ºC 8/16ºC 9/16ºC 7/17ºC 8/18ºC 9/17ºC 7/17ºC REGIONAL OUTLOOK WARNINGS were current at 5pm yesterday. www.bom.gov.au/vic/warnings 1300 659 210 VICTORIA Scattered showers near and south of the ranges, contracting to the coast in the west during the afternoon and becoming isolated later in the day. Showers falling as snow above 700 metres during the morning, with possible flurries to 600 metres. Snow level lifting to above 1100 metres by the evening. Possible small hail across southern and eastern areas during the day, easing from the west later in the afternoon.The chance of a storm in the south, mainly near the coast, contracting to the far east during the afternoon and clearing at night. A cool to cold and mostly cloudy day with moderate to fresh southwesterly winds, locally strong in the south, with possible damaging gusts about the coast during the morning. BALLARAT AND CENTRAL Cloudy. Very high (95%) chance of showers in the east, high (70%) chance elsewhere. Snow falling above 700 metres.The chance of a storm in the southeast in the early morning. Possible hail. Winds west to northwesterly 25 to 40 km/h turning southwesterly before dawn then tending westerly 15 to 20 km/h in the evening. WARRNAMBOOL AND SOUTH WEST Cloudy. High (70%) chance of showers in the east, medium (40%) chance elsewhere. Possible hail in the southeast in the morning. Winds westerly 25 to 40 km/h tending southwesterly 25 to 35 km/h before dawn then becoming light in the evening. BENDIGO AND NORTHERN COUNTRY Partly cloudy. Medium (50%) chance of showers in the southeast, slight (20%) chance elsewhere. Possible hail in the southeast in the morning. Winds westerly 15 to 25 km/h turning southwesterly 20 to 30 km/h early in the morning then becoming west to southwesterly and light in the evening. WEST VICTORIA COASTAL WATERS Winds: Southwesterly 25 to 30 knots, reaching 30 to 35 knots early in the morning. Winds decreasing to 15 to 25 knots in the morning then tending westerly 15 to 20 knots in the evening. Seas: 2.5 to 4 metres, decreasing to 1.5 to 2 metres around midday. Swell: Southwesterly 4 to 5 metres. Sunny Mostly Sunny Partly Cloudy Cloudy Chance shower Shower or two NOON YESTERDAY YESTERDAY MILDURA Location Max** Min Rain* **MaxTemp to 3pm *Rainfall 24 hours to 9am Today º 16 C Tomorrow 4 / 17ºC HORSHAM ECHUCA BENDIGO Today Today 13 C Tomorrow º 13 C Tomorrow 3 / 16ºC Tomorrow 4 / 16ºC ALBURYWODONGA 14ºC Today º Today 14ºC º 3 / 15 C Tomorrow 10 14 15 13 15 16 17 13 -1 14 15 13 3 2 7 4 2 8 6 4 -4 7 4 6 3 2 1 3 0.6 4 0 2 20 2 1 4 THE TIDES 1 / 14ºC BALLARAT Ballarat Bendigo Geelong Hamilton Horsham Melbourne Mildura Mortlake Mt Buller Port Fairy Shepparton Warrnambool PORT FAIRY High 12:16am 0.8m Low 6:29am 0.2m TOMORROW High12:30am 0.8m Low 6:49am 0.2m Today 9ºC MELBOURNE Tomorrow 3 / 12ºC MOUNT BULLER Today Today 13ºC HAMILTON Tomorrow 7 / 16ºC Today 1:51pm 1.2m 8:15pm 0.6m 2:15pm 1.2m 8:33pm 0.6m -1ºC PORT PHILLIP HEADS Tomorrow High 1:52am 1.5m Low 7:58am 0.4m TOMORROW High 2:28am 1.5m Low 8:31am 0.4m -5 / 2ºC 12ºC Tomorrow 5 / 14ºC 2:50pm 1.7m 8:30pm 0.8m 3:22pm 1.7m 9:05pm 0.8m SALE Today 13ºC Tomorrow GEELONG 5 / 16ºC BALLARAT Sun protection generally not recommended Today WARRNAMBOOL 14ºC Today Tomorrow º 14 C BENDIGO Sun protection generally not recommended 6 / 16ºC Tomorrow 8 / 16ºC WARRNAMBOOL Sun protection generally not recommended w w w. b o m . g o v. a u © Commonwealth of Australia 2021 May 15, 2021 Showers Showers storm Chance rain (drizzle) Storms Light rain Rain Rain, storm 10AM TODAY Windy Dusty Fog Haze, smoke Snow 10AM TOMORROW 10AM MONDAY 1016 1007 1016 1016 1016 1016 1016 1016 1016 1008 1024 1008 1031 1024 1030 1024 1024 1016 1031 1016 1016 999 THE WORLD Weather showers cloudy fine storms fine rain showers showers showers fine fine storms rain sunny mist showers showers showers cloudy cloudy cloudy fine showers fine cloudy sunny cloudy showers 1008 1008 1003 Low 6 15 13 28 13 17 8 7 8 28 9 24 10 15 9 24 8 22 18 13 20 25 21 18 18 9 11 10 RAINFALL Week ending May 14, 2021 1008 33 BROOME CANBERRA Rise 6:51am Set 5:08pm Rise 9:46am Set 7:28pm HOBART Rise 7:16am Set 4:58pm Rise 10:20am Set 7:09pm PHASES OF THE MOON First Full Last New May 20 May 26 Jun 2 Jun 10 DARWIN 33 29 ALICE SPRINGS CAIRNS 19 BRISBANE 24 SUN & MOON MELBOURNE Rise 7:13am Set 5:19pm Rise 10:11am Set 7:37pm 1008 AUSTRALIA TODAY 400 300 200 150 100 50 25 15 10 5 1 0 mm SYDNEY Rise 6:40am Set 5:03pm Rise 9:33am Set 7:24pm 1024 1008 1016 RAINFALL - LAST 7 DAYS High 14 27 20 35 23 22 17 15 21 33 23 34 15 20 19 29 16 30 25 22 25 30 29 24 24 18 24 18 1006 1024 1016 995 1008 Location Amsterdam Athens Auckland Bangkok Barcelona Beijing Christchurch Frankfurt Helsinki Hong Kong Johannesburg Kuala Lumpur London Los Angeles Moscow Noumea Paris Port Vila Rio De Janeiro Rome Seoul Singapore Suva Tel Aviv Tokyo Vancouver Washington Wellington 1024 1006 1024 1031 24 PERTH ADELAIDE 18 17 11 13 SYDNEY CANBERRA MELBOURNE 11 HOBART
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explore EXYVHE] 2E] )Xka) WE NEED A PLAN T ourism minister Dan Tehan has formed an expert panel to devise a plan for the economic recovery of the tourism industry. It’s not a moment too soon. Few industries have been so ravaged by fires, floods and the global pandemic. Now, with our borders likely to remain closed until the middle of 2022, relief is looking a long way off. This week’s budget did little to help. Yes, there was a $1.2 billion package for the aviation and tourism sectors. But the real needs of a sector which once contributed billions to Canberra’s coffers were ignored. The industry predicts big job losses and closures. Explore spent the weekend at an Australian five-star resort. Make no mistake, we had a ball. But the variable skills of those on duty – many of whom were new to the industry – and the need to increase staff made it plain that we need to lift our game. Mr Tehan’s five-member panel will provide advice on both domestic and international tourism. It is led by Martin Ferguson, who has wide experience in the travel industry. “We have an opportunity to imagine a new future for the sector which is more resilient, sustainable and competitive,” said Mr Ferguson. Let’s hope the panel provides a boost for an industry that, so far, seems to have been largely abandoned. Or once normality returns, we will have missed a huge opportunity. Let us know what you think at exploretravel.com.au. 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All rights reserved. Views expressed are the authors and may not be those of the publishers. Information and prices can change, so always consult your travel agent or provider. (SZIV Ƶ±ĵŞ Ƶ±ĬĬ±ÆƼţ åƻŞĬŅųåÄ ÆĜčŸŞĬ±ŸĘĵåÚĜ±ţ ÏŅĵţ±ƚ )ƻŞĬŅųåų±ƴåĬe åƻŞĬŅųåƋų±ƴåĬƣ±ƚ The Senior Newspaper and Travelrite International invite you to join them on the 2021 19 to 31 October 2021 Visiting Bathurst, Cowra, Parkes, Orange, Dubbo, Tamworth, Armidale and Coffs Harbour Highlights: Inclusions: • Enjoy a picturesque train journey via the spectacular Blue Mountains passing through Katoomba, Mount Victoria and Lithgow • Visit the gorgeous Mayfield Garden, featuring a spectacular water garden • Wander through the King’s Castle Elvis Exhibit at Parkes • See the iconic CSIRO Parkes Radio Telescope, star of the movie ‘The Dish’. • Relax at boutique wineries in the Orange region • See hundreds of rare and endangered animals at the Taronga Western Plains Zoo • Visit Tamworth’s Australian Country Music Hall of Fame • See grand cathedrals and colonial buildings in green, tree-lined streets with a panoramic tour of Armidale • Venture to the spectacular beaches and marine conservation areas that Coffs Harbour is famous for • Accommodation in carefully selected 3 and 4-star rated centrally located hotels/ motels with private facilities. Hotel taxes and service charges. • Breakfast daily and welcome and farewell dinners • First-class train travel and travel in a first-class coach • Sightseeing and general entrance fees as detailed in the itinerary • The services of a Travelrite International Tour Manager, including hosting dinners This will be a wonderful experience travelling through NSW from Sydney across the Blue Mountains to the Central Ranges, Central NSW, New England and the North Coast. The tour is fully escorted and includes rail and coach travel, sightseeing tours in each region and special events for tour members. We hope that you can join us for two fun weeks. TOUR PRICE *Includes GST • The price for flights will be additional The price per person, twin-share .................................................................................$3,990 Single supplement ..................................................................$1,000 Concession Card Holders Discount Available Book with confidence: Deposit refundable up to 90 days before departure Travelrite International P/L 423 Whitehorse Road Balwyn, Victoria 3135 Toll Free: 1800 630 343 Phone: (03) 8803 6868 Email: balwyn@travelrite.com.au www.travelrite.com.au
explore kcF):) EXYVHE] 2E] 3I[W )IEPW 8MTW DEALS OF THE WEEK Wish upon a star Central NSW is one of the best regions in the state for stargazing. There is less light pollution than in major cities or coastal towns, so you can witness the Milky Way lighting up at Bathurst Observatory, on a stargazing dinner at Yarrabandai Creek Homestead in Forbes or during A Taste of Orange’s ‘Nurture and Nourish’ weekends (held in March, May and September). However, on a clear night around Oberon, Parkes, Cowra and Bathurst you’ll see a sky full of stars. To learn more about the constellations, download an app such as NASA, SkyView or SkySafari. Seeing the stars is a touching experience, and it’s also a great excuse to visit Central NSW. Stay awhile and enjoy all the region has to offer. *\TPSVI QSVI ƴĜŸĜƋÏåĹƋų±ĬĹŸƵţÏŅĵţ±ƚ ,IX SZIV LYQT HE] Every year we are treated to the whale migration through Australia’s waters. You’re most likely to spot a humpback, particularly on the east coast, but you could also see southern right or sperm whales, orcas or even the elusive blue whale. In New South Wales, whale-watching season is from May to November, however, the best time is when the whales migrate south between September and November. Head to South Coast destinations, such as Jervis Bay or Montague Island, to see whales come right into the shallow bays, or swim with whales on Dive Jervis Bay tour. There are also spectacular whalewatching spots north of Sydney, such as Bouddi National Park on the Central Coast and Lennox Head on the North Coast. *\TPSVI QSVI ƴĜŸĜƋĹŸƵţÏŅĵ +P]MRK LMKL Qantas is adding an extra one million seats to its Adelaide flights, increasing its services from Adelaide to Sydney and Melbourne, and introducing a new route to the Gold Coast. 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[It is] a strong step forward in creating direct regional and international aviation connectivity.” Five Embraer E190s will be added to Qantas’s operations at Adelaide Airport, with the airline tipping its services will be more convenient for passengers travelling in and out of Adelaide. “The E190 is a great aircraft for the Adelaide market,” said Qantas Group CEO Alan Joyce. “Instead of one or two flights a day with a larger aircraft, we can offer three or four flights a day on the E190, which gives customers a lot more choice about when they travel.” *\TPSVI QSVI ŧ±ĹƋ±ŸţÏŅĵ )VIEQ[SVPH SR MXW [E] Every kid who leaves a theme park, particularly one as huge and exciting as Dreamworld on the Gold Coast, dreams of being able to stay there forever and go on rides every day. While forever might be a stretch, staying at Dreamworld for a few days seems set to become a reality. Ardent Leisure, the owner of the theme park, has announced plans for a $75 million Dreamworld Resort, which will include a hotel, bungalows and a tourist park. While final approval needs to be secured, if successful, you could soon stay at this resort and have access to Dreamworld and WhiteWater World throughout the entirety of your stay. 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The Senior Newspaper invite you to join them on the 2021 Circumnavigation ofAustralia Onboard MS Oosterdam Highlights: TOUR 1: A choice of 2 itineraries: 20 NOVEMBER 13 DECEMBER 2021 Tour 1: Tour 2: Sydney to Perth 20 Nov – 13 Dec 2021 Perth to Sydney 8 - 22 Dec 2021 8 DECEMBER 22 DECEMBER 2021 Highlights: TOUR 2: • Tour Airlie Beach • Climb to the summit of the impressive Castle Hill in Townsville, follow The Strand along the seaside, viewing the Jupiters Townsville Hotel & Casino, the Townsville Entertainment Centre, the marina and other attractions, followed by a tour of Magnetic Island. • A spectacular trip on the Skyway Rainforest Cableway above the canopy of the rainforest to the picturesque town of Kuranda near Cairns where you will have time to explore. • Call into Darwin, viewing the Chinese Temple and lush Botanical Gardens. We tour the historic sites of the city including the East Point Military Precinct. • Visit Dili, the “City of Peace” and capital of Timor-Leste. We will enjoy a tour of the city and see many historical buildings, monuments & religious places. • See Komodo Island, the largest island in Komodo National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and Man and Biosphere Reserve. • Spend the day in Broome, sightseeing in the town and Cable Beach. We see the Japanese Pearlers Cemetery, Monsoon Gallery, the dramatic rock formations, Anastasia’s pool, the dinosaur footprints and much more. • Tour Perth with a local guide. We will travel to Kings Park, an area of natural bushland, where we have spectacular views over the city. • Learn about the pioneering history of Western Australia during a sightseeing tour of Fremantle. • Learn about the pioneering history of Western Australia during a sightseeing tour of Fremantle. Inclusions: Inclusions: Included in the Circumnavigation from Sydney to Perth • 21 night cruise in the selected cabin category on MS Oosterdam • All meals, entertainment, and service charges on MS Oosterdam • Sightseeing tours as per the itinerary in Airlie Beach, Townsville, Cairns, Darwin, Dili, Komodo Island, Broome, Exmouth, Geraldton, Fremantle and Perth • Port and handling charges on MS Oosterdam • Cruise taxes and onboard gratuities • An experienced tour manager • 2 nights’ accommodation in Fremantle including breakfast Included in the Circumnavigation from Perth to Sydney • 11 night cruise in the selected cabin category on MS Oosterdam • All meals, entertainment, and service charges on MS Oosterdam • Sightseeing tours as per the itinerary in Perth, Albany, Port Lincoln, Adelaide, Kangaroo Island, Melbourne and Burnie • Port and handling charges on MS Oosterdam • Cruise taxes and onboard gratuities • An experienced tour manager • 3 nights’ accommodation in Fremantle including breakfast FROM $6,525 per person, twin share *Includes GST • The price for flights will be additional • Enjoy a tour of Albany and surrounds, including the Mt Clarence Desert Corp Memorial and Padre White Lookout, for amazing views of Albany. • Discover Port Lincoln, known as the seafood and aquaculture capital of Australia, and the beautiful, tranquil Coffin Bay featuring magnificent coastline, beautiful beaches, incredible wildlife and fresh seafood. • Visit Adelaide, the “City of Churches” and explore the village of Hahndorf, “Australia’s Oldest German Town”. • Explore Kangaroo Island, and spot wallabies, koalas, kangaroos and fur seals. We will have a tour of Seal Bay, viewing the Sea Lion colony. • Tour through Melbourne, visiting the famous Queen Victoria Market, the Royal Botanical Gardens, the CBD where we see some of the famed laneways that now contain art, modern bars and cafes. • Disembark at Burnie, and travel to the town Stanley where we will take the chairlift up the Nut, and enjoy its spectacular views across Bass Strait beaches and over the town. There will be time to wander around the historic town of Stanley, where you will see the many historic buildings. FROM Book with confidence: Deposit refundable up to 90 days before departure Travelrite International P/L 423 Whitehorse Road, Balwyn, Victoria 3135 Toll Free: 1800 Email: 630 343 | Phone: (03) 8803 6868 balwyn@travelrite.com.au • www.travelrite.com.au per person, $4,265 twin share *Includes GST • The price for flights will be additional
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The owner of Wild Luxury eco-retreats Kim Ellis said she had her eyes opened to the eco world about ten years ago. “I was referred by a very good friend of mine who had stayed in the Hawkesbury River at a holiday rental, not far from where the Calabash Bay Lodge is today. I went up there during the wintertime and it was incredibly beautiful and healing, watching the mist roll over the river,” said Ms Ellis. “It really felt incredible, anchoring myself in nature. That shift was quite profound and made me really feel like this is a place I wanted to spend more time in but also how I could facilitate that feeling and awareness for other people as well.” She was inspired and the idea of Calabash Bay Lodge was born. The four-bedroom sanctuary at Berowra Waters is less than an hour from the centre of Sydney and accessible only by air or boat. Wild Luxury has since opened Crane Lodge at Palm Beach in Sydney’s Northern Beaches. Ms Ellis said: “When people arrive they really feel enveloped by the beauty of the eucalypt forest, you can really expand and fill your lungs with clean air. “The benefit starts with the stay but continues when you go home, you’ve literally plugged into something bigger than yourself.” Australians are becoming more conscious about where their dollars go. They are “very &FSZI +VI]GMRIX 1SHKI (SEWXEP 5EZMPMSR 8EWQERME 'IPS[ ;MPH 1Y\YV] IGSVIXVIEXW S[RIV 0MQ *PPMW motivated by the idea that they can spend their dollars well and make really conscious purchasing decisions. “People are looking at the credentials of the place they stay, the car they drive… there’s a lot of decision-making involved.” Many people are also combining ecostays with remote working. Ms Ellis said: “People are staying longer. Pre-COVID, we probably had an average stay of around three nights. We’re increasingly seeing that extend to five nights as people do a combination of remote working and their holiday. “It’s sort of a staycation, plus ‘I can get a bit of work done while in this beautiful area, having gone for a kayak in the morning.’ Luckily the move towards flexible working has allowed for this.” And since COVID-19 hit, Ms Ellis has noticed more families booking stays. “We’ve seen a big rise in multi-generational travel, groups of families coming together,” said Ms Ellis. “That’s really beautiful because a lot of that time and opportunity for connection was obviously severed by what happened in 2020, so we’re seeing a lot more people wanting to come together and use a beautiful eco-retreat as the perfect opportunity to have that family reunion event.” If you’re considering making your next getaway an eco-stay, then Ms Ellis has the perfect words of encouragement for you: “Australia has a lot more available beyond our cities. Being able to get out into a rural environment, whether it’s on the outskirts of the city or deeper into the bush, can give people a really deep sense of connection to their country. “If you’re somebody who’s perhaps not sure whether it’s for them, just give it a go and see whether it’s for you. 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thecourier.com.au Saturday May 15, 2021 THE COURIER MOVIES 43 Angelina Jolie as Hannah and Jon Bernthal as Ethan in Those Who Wish Me Dead. Picture: Warner Bros.Pictures Western in contemporary clothing MA. 100 MINUTES. THOSE WHO WISH ME DEAD ★★★✩✩ Cris Kennedy W ■ hat an impressive name for a film - Those Who Wish Me Dead. It conjures that epic oil baron drama There Will Be Blood or the indie zombie drama The Dead Don't Die, but Taylor Sheridan's action crime thriller is sadly devoid of milkshake drinking or the walking dead. Instead, it has the glamorous Angelina Jolie as a firefighter battling natural disasters and bad wigs to save a boy pursued by hitmen. That's a lot of adversity to endure in the short space of 100 minutes. But if anyone can do it, it's the original Lara Croft herself. Angie is Hannah, a firefighter in Montana's rugged forest country who has been tasked to staff a lonely fire watch tower in a remote part of the state. She's probably been given the solo gig as some employer-mandated self-reflection time since a fire rescue the previous summer led to a few deaths that Hannah holds herself accountable for. Crashing in on her isolation and self-pity is Connor (Finn Little), son of forensic accountant Owen (Jake Weber) who has uncovered the financial wrong-doings of some seriously powerful figures. Hitmen Jack (Aiden Gillen) and Patrick (Nicholas Hoult) take out Owen's District Attorney boss and the boss's whole family, and when Owen sees this on the news he throws son Connor in the car, disconnects their mobiles, and heads for the remote safety of his police officer brother Ethan (Jon Bernthal) in the Montana countryside. When they catch up with him, he gets Connor safely hidden with instructions to flee into the woods and to find an adult he can trust, and here his path crosses that of the anguished Hannah. As a lightning strike has taken out her radio, Hannah and Connor flee on foot, but the two bad guys have set a forest fire to cover their tracks and limit the escape options for their prey. You know this is a film its studio had big plans for when every character, even the relatively minor ones, are played by big names who should have have headlined films of they own. Aiden Gillen of the British Queer as Folk and better known as Little Finger from Game of Thrones is a well-cast and believable bad guy, but pairing him with the beautiful Nicholas Hoult, the cute kid from About a Boy who grew up hot to be Beast in X-Men and Peter in The Great, is terrifically unexpected casting. Jon Bernthal of The Walking Dead and Punisher is a competent sheriff and even multi-hyphenate filmmaker Tyler Perry cameos as a bad guy. It's a little distracting to have such big names so under-used. Finn Little is a convincingly solid young performer and he holds his own against his older and more studied onscreen colleagues. It's hard for the audience to disengage their notions and expectations when a star the calibre of Angelina Jolie is on the screen. Lara Croft was a perfect role for her - she's so cartoonish and over-the-top. But for the woman who fights for human rights at the United Nations and on war-torn front lines - the woman who was too good for Brad Pitt - to ask us to suspend disbelief and think of her as a fragile first responder not coping with life, it's just a bit too much to ask. But even when we're seeing the fragility of Jolie's character, we're distracted by the three points of light her enormous brown eyes pick up from the camera, like a human anime character. For all the work the makeup team do slowly disheveling Hannah as the film progresses, with hair singed by fire and covered in cuts and bruises, she also has smashingly on-point eye makeup throughout. Still, I wouldn't want my Angelina to be represented any other way. Director Taylor Sheridan pulls off some fantastic shots, with the film's final showdown the kind of clever work I expect film students will pull apart for years to come, but these moments aren't consistent. He is a talented writer, notably of Sicario and Hell or High Water, but he and his co-writers Michael Koryta and Charles Leavitt take it all just a bit too seriously. It is based on the novel by Koryta and is something of a western in contemporary clothing. The bushfire scenes, or forest fires if you're American, will be triggering for some for who this was real-life last summer, but they are well staged and designed by the film's production designers and CGI wizards. All the way from hell they come, so be careful BY RON Cerabona Every Breath You Take is the latest example of that oft-used thriller trope, The [Blank] from Hell. Villains are common, of course, but the point in this subgenre is they aren't, at least initially, seen as villains. A serial killer villain is obvious (Se7en), as is an ex-con out for revenge on the person he blames for his incarceration (Cape Fear). But the grieving brother of a psychiatrist's dead patient doesn't necessarily ring any alarm bells, though if you know your thrillers, it should. Sometimes it should be obvious, fairly early on, there could be problems. Having a one-night stand if you're not in a committed relationship might seem simple (Clint Eastwood in Play Misty for Me with Jessica Harper) but not if one party views it as more than that. An adulterous one-night stand if you're married, however, is different since it involves betrayal of a spouse as well as disappointment from the spurned fling: did Michael Douglas deserve the hassle he got from Glenn Close in Fatal Attraction? Spoiler: the original ending had Close's character committing suicide and framing Douglas for her murder; audiences didn't like this and so we got the more hackneyed but thrilling not-really-dead/revenge scene. Landlords and tenants (Pacific Heights) and roommates (Single White Female) can make for fraught relationships at the best of times - toilet seat up or down? who weeds the garden? - so escalating the tensions is an obvious dramatic possibility. The family unit is often at the heart of such stories, whether as a more or less united front under threat - things can get strained under pressure if they weren't already - or facing problems from within. The Hand That Rocks the Cradle exploited parental guilt and fear at having a stranger (a nanny) looking after the kids. In Mikey, a couple who adopt a child don't know he's a vicious serial killer. Likewise the family in The Stepfather isn't aware the new hubby-daddy is on a deadly quest for domestic perfection (as he sees it). Both these examples play on fears of not knowing the people we're letting into our lives and our perceived inadequacies. And in The Gift, a blast from the past - an old high school acquaintance seeking revenge for past misdeeds - ruins someone's life who might be said to deserve (at least some of) it. The moral from these movies: be nice to people, but be careful.
44 THE COURIER Saturday May 15, 2021 thecourier.com.au WEEKENDER FOOD It’s time for un ombra with Carlo Grossi ■ n Venice you’ll often hear the phrase Andiamo per un ombra? (Shall we go for a drink?). And it’s this “ombra”, the Venetian name for a small tumbler of wine, that inspired Carlo Grossi’s restaurant - a modern take on an authentic Italian salumi bar right in the bustling heart of Melbourne. Any time is a good time for a drink at Ombra, and when you step in the door at 76 Bourke Street you’ll always find a warm and hospitable welcome (and something delicious to eat). It’s an intimate, energetic place where all walks of life can drop by and come together over plates of finely cured meats and cheese, bringing with them a great sense of community - a community that thrives at the bar; that argues, loves and lives between slurps of white wine and Aperol. The Ombra cookbook brings together the very best of Grossi’s food and hospitality, from lovingly aged meats and homemade sausages to mouth-watering pizzas, all sorts of irresistible bar snacks (cicchetti), hearty evening meals, fermented and pickled vegetables and fruits, and delectable desserts to finish off the evening. With family heirloom recipes and dishes inspired by his travels all over Italy, the Italian ideals of preservation and quality produce are on proud display in this collection of familiar and tasty food that’s made for sharing over a lively conversation. So pull up a seat - it’s time for un ombra! I OCTOPUS, POTATO, GREEN BEANS Octopus can vary greatly in taste and texture and we are really lucky here in Australia to have such a diverse offering of the species across all our waters. Personally, I love the octopus from Fremantle as its texture and flavour are always sumptuous. This recipe gives you a soft, tender, melt-in-the-mouth octopus. Lightly boiled potatoes add a little starch while the green beans bring just a touch of crunch. I always find a spicier style of extra virgin olive oil really brings things together. The octopus looks impressive when presented whole, but you can also chop it into 2-cm pieces before warming it with the vegetables. Ingredients 500g octopus tentacles 1 large onion, roughly chopped 2 sticks celery, roughly chopped 1 large carrot, roughly chopped 3 bay leaves 3 sprigs thyme 2 cloves garlic 200ml white wine 2 potatoes, boiled until tender then peeled and cut in cubes 100g green beans, blanched 5 sprigs flat-leaf parsley, roughly chopped 5-6 basil leaves extra virgin olive oil, for drizzling 1 lemon, cut into wedges salt and cracked black pepper Method 1. Place the octopus in a large saucepan with the onion, celery, carrot, bay leaves, thyme and garlic. Pour in enough water until the octopus is just covered. Add the white wine and bring just to the boil. Reduce the heat to low and poach for 1 hour or until the octopus is tender. 2. Remove the pan from the heat and allow the octopus to cool in the poaching liquid. 3. Once cooled, drain the octopus (and chop into 2cm pieces, if desired), then toss gently in a saucepan over low heat with the potato, beans, parsley, basil and olive oil until warmed through. 4. Serve warm or cold with a squeeze of lemon, and seasoned with salt and pepper. Serves 4. SUCKLING LAMB, POMODORO This dish is one of those ones that screams comfort. It’s bowl food, the kind you can tuck into with some soft polenta or crusty bread to mop up the sauce. It will make you feel good, both cooking it and consuming it. Ingredients 1 1.2kg piece boneless suckling lamb shoulder 3/4 tsp whole cloves 3/4 tsp toasted fennel seeds 1 tsp black peppercorns 1 tsp salt 500g Dutch cream potatoes, peeled and cut into wedges 1 onion, finely chopped cup oregano, chopped 2 tbsp flat-leaf parsley, coarsely chopped 2 cloves garlic, chopped 50ml olive oil 150ml white wine 350ml passata Ombra: Recipes from the salumi bar, by Carlo Grossi. Lantern, $39.99. Photography: Mark Chew 350ml chicken stock 30g packaged breadcrumbs 1/2 cup grated Grana Padano Method 1. Preheat the oven to 170C (fan-forced). 2. Cut the lamb into roughly 4cm pieces and place in an earthenware dish or roasting tin. Grind the cloves, fennel seeds and peppercorns into a powder with a mortar and pestle, then mix in the salt. Rub the mixture into the lamb. 3. Add the potato, onion, oregano, parsley, garlic, olive oil and white wine to the lamb. Pour in the passata and stock and mix to combine. Cover the top with the breadcrumbs and cheese and, using your fingers, push some of the crumbs and cheese into the liquid, not disturbing the top of the lamb which will form a crust as it cooks. 4. Bake for 75 minutes or until the meat is tender. Serves 6.
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46 THE COURIER Saturday May 15, 2021 thecourier.com.au WEEKENDER BOOKS The 'sleeping sickness', unpicked NEUROSCIENCE THE SLEEPING BEAUTIES AND OTHER STORIES OF MYSTERY ILLNESS Suzanne O'Sullivan Picador. $34.99. Penelope Cottier T ■ his book examines psychosomatic disorders in a number of different countries, ranging from refugee children in Sweden to adults in Kazakhstan. Along the way, Suzanne O'Sullivan, a neurologist, delves into the ways that body and mind work together, and how social factors are involved in illness. She also investigates what is "normal", as the definition changes over time, and differs culturally. The resulting book is gripping, sometimes even disturbing, and will stay with the reader for a long time. The title refers to refugee children from certain ethnic groups in Sweden, who seem to have resigned from "active participation in the world". They are not unconscious, but in a state of acute withdrawal. (That sounds almost intentional; this is not the case.) O'Sullivan emphasises how the plight of these children with "resignation syndrome" can only be understood by incorporating an examination of the social circumstances in which the illness manifests itself. The description of the author's examination of two children suffering from the illness takes the reader into the home of the afflicted girls, alongside the girls' parents and usual helpers. I felt almost uneasy about being given so many details of this visit; it is certainly a powerful and vivid section of the book. "Resignation syndrome" is now also seen in Nauru, where the conditions are "much, much worse" than those experienced in Sweden. Kazakhstan's independence meant that previously privileged workers in a remote, formerly Soviet town based around a uranium mine, found their relatively fortunate lifestyle evaporate. However, it was not until some time later that those who refused to leave their homes to be moved to flats in another town, began to suffer from what referred to as "sleeping sickness". (The symptoms were actually much more varied than that term implies.) Because of this illness, the affected people were indeed moved away from the town that some remembered as "Paradise", for medical The "sleeping sickness" cannot be reduced to the effects of simple "stress". Picture: Shutterstock treatment, thus achieving what had been resisted by the residents previously. O'Sullivan argues that the illness suffered cannot be reduced to the effects of simple "stress", as some of the press suggested. At the same time, there was a widespread suspicion among the sufferers that they had been poisoned, an explanation that was preferred to any psychological factor. Lack of trust in the authorities and doctors fed into this belief. The author examines how biological explanations for illness are seen as more "real" in many different locales. The book also includes the outbreak of a mysterious illness among US staff at the embassy in Cuba. Here, the fact that the sufferers were educated officials, and often male, meant the response was quite different from when young girls suffer what is still called "hysteria" by some. The press and medical authorities seemed very anxious to find a "real" cause for the outbreak of illness as opposed to a psycho-social one, searching for nefarious weapons trained on the diplomats by the Cubans. (There are still regular articles appearing about a possible physical cause for the illness, which has now also manifested itself in China.) The author also looks at "grisi siknis" that occurs in Miskito people in Nicaragua, and the effects on the heart of emotional or physical shock in a condition called Takotsubo cardiomyopathy, among other issues. In later sections of the book, the author examines how the push to name new ailments (whether psychological or physical), and the emphasis on more and more tests being carried out on individuals to identify possible illness, has an effect on people who might once have not been seen as abnormal at all. A young woman called Sienna "had been taught to medicalise every bodily change and, once that pattern was set in her brain, she struggled to escape it". The effects on this individual's life have been profound. The subjectivity of many medical classifi- cations and diagnoses is unknown to most patients. The author brings up various revisions of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, and it seems that "the trend is towards broadening categories with new definitions and subcategories". (There are notable exceptions; homosexuality ceased to be considered a mental illness in the 1970s.) The cultural background of those writing this influential manual can not be ignored. O'Sullivan examines how economic and prestige factors play a part in the expansion of both psychological and physical tests, and new definitions. Some of the concepts introduced are quite difficult, but the effort required to understand is certainly worthwhile. O'Sullivan is to be commended for taking on some big issues about illness, the divisions drawn between mind and body, and what is seen as normal. She brings a wealth of research and experience together for us all. ■ Penelope Cottier writes poetry as PS Cottier. High heels and the heat of life on the spectrum AUSTRALIAN FICTION A ROOM CALLED EARTH Madeleine Ryan Scribe. $29.99. Reviewed by Ian McFarlane. MADELEINE Ryan is an Australian writer, director, and actor, who has been widely published here and overseas. A Room Called Earth is her first novel, and an extraordinary achievement. This near 300-page monologue from a woman preparing to attend a Melbourne party, then leaving it for a lonely (and eerily frightening) walk before returning to find someone with whom she can comfortably identify, has a flimsy plot, minimal dialogue, and takes 15 chapters for her to even reach the party. A lesser writer would have likely sparked a damp squib, but Ryan's debut novel glows with the spookily authentic heat of existentialism on the spectrum. Ryan was diagnosed with autism while writing this novel but was of course already aware of its complex nature. Her anonymous narrator inhabits the curiously isolated experience of internalised reality with an astonishingly immediate presence. The hesitant uncertainty, masking scarily sure-footed honesty regarding routine gaucheries at the house party, deftly delivers witty asides with astutely drawn observations about all manner of things, from feminism to fatalism. The novel opens with the words: "I wanted to wear a kimono and high heels to the party because I wanted people to see me in a kimono and high heels at the party", which instantly sets the tone of a woman confronted with the individual intensity of her own existence, and the need to have it acknowledged by others. At the party she hovers on the edge of things, seeing and being seen, but constantly aware of a closely guarded constraint. She leaves the party in search of freedom, walking along a lonely street, shadowed by the single figure of a man on the other side, not far behind, perhaps simply going in the same direction, but maybe something more. He disappears and she returns to the party, still disengaged but eventually finding herself in conversation with a man of empathy, who allows the possibility of unravelling the long-tangled pattern of her physical and emotional responses. She takes him home, to her inherited mansion in a wealthy suburb, where she lives alone with a ginger cat called Porkchop, whose "job is to sit on my bed and stare at me, and he's very good at it". She takes the party guy to a room in the big house where Porkchop isn't allowed because it has been sealed in order to breed rare butterflies. One settles on his shoulder, but he doesn't flinch. Instead, he says: "I wish I could see what you see." When he leaves, he is crying, but she doesn't ask why. Ryan is working on a screen adaptation of this remarkable novel, which sounds even more ambitious than imagining the original text. I wish her well.
thecourier.com.au Saturday May 15, 2021 THE COURIER GIANT CROSSWORD ACROSS 2 At an opportune time 6 Bubbly (coll) 10 Frequent flyer’s rewards (3,5) 14 Transfer possession 15 Hindu society division 16 Ride-on plank with wheels 17 Cease a quarrel; --- the hatchet 18 Very cheap; a --a dozen 19 Edible seeds of chickpeas or legumes 20 Basket willow 21 Champion 23 Helmets and such 26 Common seasoning 27 NASA employee 32 Port 34 Ambitious one 36 Waste disposal; --- system 37 Break in to many pieces 38 Turned into 40 Freeloader 43 Salary recipient 45 Deal 46 Reaping hook 49 Claim, contend 52 Circle (one’s hips) 53 Ingrained dirt 55 Hindu festival 56 Channel Tunnel train 57 Sarcasm 60 Relaxing music genre (4,9) 65 Eight-legged arthropod 67 Top shelf drinks 68 Cereal plant 69 Scold severely 71 Merry 75 Partner of odds 77 Shrubby tracts 80 Supporting column shaped like a woman 81 Sedimentary rock 82 The greatest degree 83 European country 84 Recently delivered baby 85 Consensus 88 Canned fish 90 Bottomless pit 92 Intersect repeatedly 97 High-flying tourists (3-7) 100 Unit of electric current 101 Good grief! (2,4) 103 Worker with rocks 105 Cold storage 107 Take in to account 109 Field, domain 110 Flesh 112 Elegance 114 Bog plant 116 Skirmish, row (3-2) 117 Plot measure 118 Ruckus WEEKENDER 119 Make the most of the present day (5,4) 124 Mr Bean; --- Atkinson 125 Religious belief 127 Having a firm basis 131 University administrator 132 Object of worship 133 A contagious disease (6,7) 134 One’s best clothes (4,4) 136 Complain, nag 137 Toward the dawn 140 Duo 142 Bread topping seed 145 Disorderly outburst (2-2) 147 Over 148 Japanese art form 151 Oversee 154 Song; The Long and Winding --155 Painful muscle contraction 157 Non-studio film 158 Oldstyle trousers 159 Black eye (coll) 160 Knocks lightly 161 Obtain with difficulty; --- out 162 Squats down low 163 Tedious 164 Farm machine DOWN 1 Spitefulness 2 Gain altitude 3 Change the dimensions of 4 Ready for anything 5 Period marked by frivolous behaviour (5,6) 6 Wooden box 7 Cognisant 8 Push down on 9 Having ample room 10 Extra pieces (3-3) 11 Light sensitive eye part 12 Stain 13 Exclamation of triumph 21 Walk with long steps 22 Lover of beauty 23 Extended family members (4-7) 24 Main blood carrier 25 Tile separator 28 Cost 29 Large leafed beet 30 Silk fabric 31 However 33 Not happening often 35 Overwhelm with wonder 38 Scottish hill 39 Mete out 40 Legally prohibit 41 Breastplate 42 Incinerated 44 Total of all units 47 Short-legged dog 48 Hold spellbound 50 Mouth edges 51 Contributed 54 With no delay 58 Hymn; ‘--with me’ 59 Holiday plan 61 Breaking news 62 Spasm 63 Underwriter 64 Facial distortion due to pain 66 Morse bit 67 Infirm with age 70 Land measure 71 Rummages, searches 72 Italian prawn dish 73 Redress 74 Stringed instrument 76 Nasal cavity 47 77 Tree cutter 78 Long, indefinite periods 79 Track down 83 Save for future use 86 Microscope lens 87 Powers-of-10 system 89 Not nice 91 Artificial satellites (5,8) 93 Type of 23 across 94 Motor home 95 Impediments 96 Temporary flood stopper 97 Boo, ridicule 98 Stun gun 99 Horse colour 102 Make free from frost (2-3) 104 Quality of a person’s voice 106 Sponsored foot race (3,3) 108 Ornamental but poisonous shrub 111 Atmosphere 113 Sorcerers 114 African wildlife reserve 115 To a lower position 116 Upholstered seat for two 120 Marine protozoa 121 Rhyme 122 Trampled on 123 Undergo a genetic change 126 Ouzo flavouring 128 Latin dance 129 Write back 130 Hard to endure 135 Tax official 138 Aladdin prince 139 Common title word 140 A level playing field 141 Small round red vegetable 142 Withdraw formally 143 Shadows 144 Cute kid 146 (From the) beginning 149 Centre 150 Stockpile 152 Blood vessels 153 Sifter 156 Mislay SOLUTION
48 THE COURIER COMICS Saturday May 15, 2021 thecourier.com.au HAGAR CROSSWORD ACROSS 3 8 10 11 12 14 16 19 20 21 23 25 26 28 30 31 32 33 35 38 39 40 41 42 GINGER MEGGS GARFIELD Soft sweetmeat Hostility Ward off Limb Deadens Inferior Administration Sphere of action In the midst of Delicious beverage New and strange Afflict Direct steering of Alloy Disconcert Fitting Make effort Assert without proof Portions Protective garment Past Fertile spot Fixed allowance Harbour towns DOWN 1 2 3 4 5 6 14484 Tumbling Excavates Burial ceremonies Taker of illegal interest Comfort Dregs ACROSS ZITS 7 9 13 15 17 18 22 24 Spirited mount Born Refuse of grain Gratify fully Dance Unit of wire diameter Heedless Musical toys 27 28 29 30 31 34 36 37 Instructive examples Unit of noise intensity Ooze Explosion Worker in stone Catch the breath Abel’s brother Self 2 3 15704 4 5 6 7 8 9 12 10 13 11 14 15 16 18 19 17 20 21 DOWN 22 2 Eric Waldo’s translation of witty playwright (5,5) 3 Knocks back one of the booms (4) 4 The etiquette, one hears, for country houses (6) 5 Diplomatic representative to seek advice endlessly (6) 6 A bit of hesitation after instant impetus (8) THE PHANTOM 1 1 They are in charge of the stud (4) 8 Change of operation about loud instrument (10) 9 Country lovers? (8) 10 Adjusts aerials to hold this direction when reversed (4) 12 Boosts supply of water in the vessel (6) 14 Is no longer a retainer! (4,2) 15 Relieves of a charge and makes a net profit (6) 17 Aircraft involving me in shocking cost (6) 18 To risk money with a Greek character (4) 19 Train fellows to be early drivers (8) 21 They bow and scrape when performing (10) 22 Hardy female (4) CRYPTIC CROSSWORD WIZARD OF ID 7 Give publicity in the seventies (4) 11 Tourists observe the prophets (10) 13 Meadows having potential can be let out (8) 16 Give support for a very short time (6) 17 Gross – or a score, maybe (6) 18 A group of beautiful girls – Turkish potentate takes in five (4) 20 Army entertainer (4) CROSSWORD AND CRYPTIC SOLUTIONS QUIZ 1. What took the place of glass valves in radios? 2. On which island would you find the volcano Mt Etna? 3. In which year did Edmund Hillary andTenzing Norgay become the first to reach the summit of Mt Everest? 4. Jazz singer Billie Holiday is also known by what nickname? 5. What do butterflies eat? 1.Transistors. 2. Sicily. 3. 1953. 4. Lady Day. 5. Plant nectar. SOLUTION ackee akee apeak arak cake crake creak creek keep pack package packager packer park parka peak peck pecker peek perk rack rake reek REPACKAGE Using the nine letters in the grid, how many words of four letters or more can you list? The centre letter must be included and each letter may only be used once. No colloquial or foreign words. No capitalised nouns, apostrophes or plural words ending in “s”. Reference source: Macquarie Dictionary. TODAY’STARGET GOOD: 12 VERY GOOD: 15 EXCELLENT: 17 GENIUS: 20 ACROSS: 1 Boss; 8 Pianoforte; 9 Patriots; 10 East; 12 Swells; 14 Lets go; 15 Clears; 17 Comets; 18 Beta; 19 Coachmen; 21 Violinists; 22Tess. DOWN: 2 Oscar Wilde; 3 Spar; 4 Manors; 5 Consul; 6 Momentum; 7 Vent; 11 Sightseers; 13 Leasable; 16 Second; 17 Coarse; 18 Bevy; 20 Host. ( 5 $ * . & $ ( 3 2147 ACROSS: 3 Fudge, 8 Animus, 10 Avert, 11 Leg, 12 Numbs, 14 Lesser, 16 Regime, 19 Arena, 20 Amid, 21 Nectar, 23 Novel, 25 Ail, 26 Con, 28 Brass, 30 Rattle, 31 Meet, 32 Exert, 33 Allege, 35 Pieces, 38 Apron, 39 Ago, 40 Oasis, 41 Ration, 42 Ports. DOWN: 1 Falling, 2 Digs, 3 Funerals, 4 Usurer, 5 Ease, 6 Sediment, 7 Steed, 9 Nee, 13 Bran, 15 Satiate, 17 Gavotte, 18 Mil, 22 Careless, 24 Ocarinas, 27 Lessons, 28 Bel, 29 Seep, 30 Report, 31 Mason, 34 Gasp, 36 Cain, 37 Ego. 1505 JUMBLE SUDOKU 3671 Simple rules, challenging puzzle. All the numbers from 1 to 9 must be used once only in each 3x3 square, in each row (horizontal) and each column (vertical). SOLUTION
thecourier.com.au Saturday May 15, 2021 THE COURIER 49 MOTORING Kia's Sorento the best car in the country THE 2021 Kia Sorento GT Line, the BEST new car in the country, has just been awarded the 2021 Drive Car of the Year. The Sorento beat more than 80 finalists across 23 categories, receiving a unanimous first-place vote from the Drive.com.au judging panel. So what is all the fuss about? Tested here in the top-specification GT-Line trim, the range topping Kia Sorento is priced from $67,290 drive-away and features a 2.2-litre turbo diesel engine with all-wheel drive. The GT-Line is loaded with kit. Simple things like front and rear parking sensors join impressive new functions like a blind-spot camera which projects an image of the Sorento's left and right blind spot in the instrument cluster when you activate the indicator. Adaptive cruise control with a lane keeping aid is included, as is autonomous emergency braking, but the system expands vehicle, pedestrian and cyclist detection with a junction collision avoidance system which will apply the brakes if a potential collision is sensed. There's a system that alerts passengers before they open a door to get out if a car or bicycle is approaching from behind, and a central front airbag which protects the two front-seat occupants from knocking together in an accident. The Sorento received a five-star ANCAP safety rating when tested in August last year but the only thing it doesn't have is full-length curtain airbags which extend to the third row. We'd very much like to see this included. The GT-Line features 20-inch shadow-chrome alloy wheels (on Continental tyres) and LED lamps front and rear. The front units include a very modern LED running lamp signature, and offer an adaptive high beam for better vision at night, particularly in country areas. A large glass-panel panoramic sunroof is also standard. As a family-centric SUV wagon, it boasts practicality. To start, the tailgate is powered and offers a hands-free 'kicker' function. The boot with all three rows of seats in place isn't huge at 187 litres, but it is still big enough to fit some school or shopping bags if you have seven passengers on board. The cargo blind can store under the floor when not in use, and there is a full-size alloy spare wheel mounted under the car. Fold down one or both (50:50 split) of the rear-most row with the convenient pull-straps, and space increases to a more 2005 JEEP KJ CHEROKEE • • • • Renegade Looks Great Drives Well Low Km’s Automatic $9,995 1QN-7FQ generous 616 litres. When these seats are folded, you can access a powered-fold function for the middle row which means you can access all 2011-litres of cargo space without having to move from the boot. Access to the third row is easy, with the Sorento employing a one-touch tilt and slide button to make it simple to move the seats. Nappa leather trim in all rows is standard and the middle row even includes heating on the outboard seats. You can recline the backrests for extra comfort, there are integrated sun blinds in the doors plus some handy cup holders in the arm rests. Between the front seats is a USB port and 12-volt outlet, the climate control interface and air vents plus an extra USB port on the back of the front seats which is very convenient if you want to mount iPad-style screens for longer trips. Up front the seats are comfortable and supportive and electric adjustment with memory is standard in the GT-Line. Vision through to the back of the car is good, even if the third row is deployed with the headrests up. The dashboard design is slick and modern, and features a staggering number of air vents. This is enhanced further with 2000 MERCEDES BENZ E240 • • • • • • Classic Sedan with Service Cared For By Previous Owner Immaculate Condition One Out Of The Box Genuine Low 161,200 Km’s Luxury Leather Trim $8,495 1DN-5TB HOW IT RATES ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ heated and ventilated seats, and a heated steering wheel. Material use is premium too, with the use of leatherette and alloy trims blending nicely with gloss-black plastics and textured metal switchgear. There are a pair of big LCD displays, 10.25-inches for the infotainment and navigation functions and a 12.3-inch full-digital instrument cluster ahead of the driver. Generally too, the dashboard layout is clean and mostly intuitive to use, although the volume knob is all the way to the left of the infotainment screen which can make 2007 VE COMMODORE SV6 • • • • • • Immaculate Sedan A credit to Previous Owner Excellent Condition Drive Exceptional Looks Stunning Service Books $8,995 UZV-522 WHAT WE LOVE Slick and handsome design Stacks of new and useful technology Plus it is even nice to drive! WHAT WE DON'T No third-row airbags Diesel not brilliant above 3000rpm A better sound system would be nice for near-on $70k 2010 PROTON S16 6X • • • • • • Simply Outstanding Sedan Genuine Low Km’s Auto, Air/Con Service Books Alloys $7,495 2005 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER VR • • • • • XOW-591 it, and the menu buttons above it, tricky to reach while on the move. It is easy for the passenger to access though, plus there's a volume control on the steering wheel. A 13-speaker Bose sound system is standard, which works well at regular volume levels, but the bass can top out and distort at about 70 per cent volume. It's not a bad system, but is something that could be improved. The 2.2-litre turbo-diesel offers 148kW at 3800rpm and 400Nm between 17500 and 2750rpm. All four wheels are driven (with a front-bias and variable torque split) through an eight-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission. It's no hot-rod powerhouse, but the low end accessibility of torque gives the Kia some urgency off the line and with the automatic shifting low in the rev range to support the car's efficiency claim of 6.1L/100km, regular driving is smooth and responsive enough. What results is a well-equipped, good looking, well-supported family SUV which lifts the bar in terms of safety, assistance and convenience technology, that can be yours for under $70,000. 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50 THE COURIER Saturday May 15, 2021 thecourier.com.au MOTORING Audi's A4 offers a leisurely experience AS FAR as medium-sized German sedans go, the recently facelifted Audi A4 is the cheapest of the bunch. The entry 35 TFSI model kicks off from $55,900 before on-roads. On test today, however, we have one up from the entry, which is the 2021 Audi A4 35 TFSI S line. This version adds another four grand to its starting price, bringing up the total to $59,900 before you add any options. A sub-$60K sporty-looking German mid-sized sedan looks and sounds like great buying. Or, conversely, maybe a potential alternative to a higher-end mainstream large SUV? It's probably the pick of the two 35 TFSI models that Audi offers in Australia. For the $4000 cost increase versus the nonS-line car, you get a bunch of extra equipment with a perceived value greater than the difference paid. Big items include sporty exterior styling elements, electrically adjustable sports seats, and Audi's excellent Virtual Cockpit digital instrument cluster. Smaller items make their way across, too, including a frameless auto-dimming interior mirror, auto-dimming side mirrors (which are incredibly handy), and gearshift paddles for the steering wheel. All in all, it's $4000 well spent if you're considering either of the 35 TFSI models. Whatever version you decide on will be powered by the same engine and transmission combo. The A4 35 TFSI uses a rather un-segment-like front-wheel-drive format and employs a 2.0-litre four-cylinder turbocharged engine. It produces 110kW of power from 3900-6000rpm and 270Nm of torque from 1350-3900rpm. Despite the small power figure, it surprisingly gets the job done without struggle. It still feels relatively urgent under your foot. The two main reasons for its somewhat transcendent behaviour are its dual-clutch automatic and low-down torque availability. The seven-speed 'S tronic' dual-clutch automatic is swift in its execution. Off-the-mark drive and its overall quickness when swapping gear ratios mean it picks up some of the slack from the low engine output. Where it falls down most is in relation to kick-down, as sometimes the transmission will take longer than desired to go from, say, fifth to second. However the torque availability from 1350rpm gives the car some guts in the low to mid-range of its tacho, and is all the better for it. Some advanced driver-assist systems come as standard. Low-speed autonomous emergency braking (AEB) with pedestrian detection (up to approximately 85km/ h), blind-spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic alert are all standard. Adaptive cruise control, full-speed AEB, a head-up display and 360-degree parking camera all make up part of an assistance plus package, which on this 35 TFSI S line version costs an extra $2900. General ride and comfort levels are great. As is the general lack of noise, vibration and harshness too. The stop-start system works well and general buzz from the motor is subdued well by a good selection of materials and sound deadening. It's a more comfortable, more leisurely experience than what you'll find in an Audi A5. JUSTIN NARAYAN Z GLA180 $42,990 $51,990 4 i Drive Away w Drive Away TREND ay 7 L A e 1S - 43 i Search the entire range online - $55,990 - awballarat.com.au $61,990 Drive Away Drive Away C C - - After Hours: 127 Main Road, Ballarat Tel. (03) 4333 5555 Richard 0422 995 9 389 Matthew 0427 328 657 Richard 0409 554 881 A division of Mercedes-Benz Ballarat LMCT 11056
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52 THE COURIER Saturday May 15, 2021 thecourier.com.au The Senior Newspaper invite you to join them on the 2021 Circumnavigation ofAustralia Onboard MS Oosterdam Highlights: TOUR 1: A choice of 2 itineraries: 20 NOVEMBER 13 DECEMBER 2021 Tour 1: Tour 2: Sydney to Perth 20 Nov – 13 Dec 2021 Perth to Sydney 8 - 22 Dec 2021 8 DECEMBER 22 DECEMBER 2021 Highlights: TOUR 2: • Tour Airlie Beach • Climb to the summit of the impressive Castle Hill in Townsville, follow The Strand along the seaside, viewing the Jupiters Townsville Hotel & Casino, the Townsville Entertainment Centre, the marina and other attractions, followed by a tour of Magnetic Island. • A spectacular trip on the Skyway Rainforest Cableway above the canopy of the rainforest to the picturesque town of Kuranda near Cairns where you will have time to explore. • Call into Darwin, viewing the Chinese Temple and lush Botanical Gardens. We tour the historic sites of the city including the East Point Military Precinct. • Visit Dili, the “City of Peace” and capital of Timor-Leste. We will enjoy a tour of the city and see many historical buildings, monuments & religious places. • See Komodo Island, the largest island in Komodo National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and Man and Biosphere Reserve. • Spend the day in Broome, sightseeing in the town and Cable Beach. We see the Japanese Pearlers Cemetery, Monsoon Gallery, the dramatic rock formations, Anastasia’s pool, the dinosaur footprints and much more. • Tour Perth with a local guide. We will travel to Kings Park, an area of natural bushland, where we have spectacular views over the city. • Learn about the pioneering history of Western Australia during a sightseeing tour of Fremantle. • Learn about the pioneering history of Western Australia during a sightseeing tour of Fremantle. Inclusions: Inclusions: Included in the Circumnavigation from Sydney to Perth • 21 night cruise in the selected cabin category on MS Oosterdam • All meals, entertainment, and service charges on MS Oosterdam • Sightseeing tours as per the itinerary in Airlie Beach, Townsville, Cairns, Darwin, Dili, Komodo Island, Broome, Exmouth, Geraldton, Fremantle and Perth • Port and handling charges on MS Oosterdam • Cruise taxes and onboard gratuities • An experienced tour manager • 2 nights’ accommodation in Fremantle including breakfast Included in the Circumnavigation from Perth to Sydney • 11 night cruise in the selected cabin category on MS Oosterdam • All meals, entertainment, and service charges on MS Oosterdam • Sightseeing tours as per the itinerary in Perth, Albany, Port Lincoln, Adelaide, Kangaroo Island, Melbourne and Burnie • Port and handling charges on MS Oosterdam • Cruise taxes and onboard gratuities • An experienced tour manager • 3 nights’ accommodation in Fremantle including breakfast FROM $6,525 per person, twin share *Includes GST • The price for flights will be additional • Enjoy a tour of Albany and surrounds, including the Mt Clarence Desert Corp Memorial and Padre White Lookout, for amazing views of Albany. • Discover Port Lincoln, known as the seafood and aquaculture capital of Australia, and the beautiful, tranquil Coffin Bay featuring magnificent coastline, beautiful beaches, incredible wildlife and fresh seafood. • Visit Adelaide, the “City of Churches” and explore the village of Hahndorf, “Australia’s Oldest German Town”. • Explore Kangaroo Island, and spot wallabies, koalas, kangaroos and fur seals. We will have a tour of Seal Bay, viewing the Sea Lion colony. • Tour through Melbourne, visiting the famous Queen Victoria Market, the Royal Botanical Gardens, the CBD where we see some of the famed laneways that now contain art, modern bars and cafes. • Disembark at Burnie, and travel to the town Stanley where we will take the chairlift up the Nut, and enjoy its spectacular views across Bass Strait beaches and over the town. There will be time to wander around the historic town of Stanley, where you will see the many historic buildings. FROM Book with confidence: Deposit refundable up to 90 days before departure Travelrite International P/L 423 Whitehorse Road, Balwyn, Victoria 3135 Toll Free: 1800 Email: 630 343 | Phone: (03) 8803 6868 balwyn@travelrite.com.au • www.travelrite.com.au per person, $4,265 twin share *Includes GST • The price for flights will be additional
thecourier.com.au Saturday, May 15, 2021 THE COURIER 53 Start your career search here Positions Vacant Positions Vacant Positions Vacant TAXI DRIVERS REQUIRED Currently have the following positions available • Diesel Mechanic • HC Truck Drivers • Excavator Operators • Dozer Operators • GPS Grader Operators A very well established company in the earthmoving/quarry industry is looking for someone who holds the appropriate qualifications and experience for the above positions. Help is available with relocation costs for the right applicant/s Please email your confidential CV to: wamolan@titanwillows.com or 03 5592 1261 for more information Positions Vacant WORKERS for a wholefoods market stall at Daylesford. SUN 7am-9am: pack up and set up, boxes and bags SUN 8am-12pm: serving customers, experience useful, must be reliable. SUN 1pm-230pm: pack up, some lifting involved, must be hard worker. 0447 370 399 • Full time night driver • Full time day driver • Full time weekend driver required. Please call 0409 857 105 Delivery Driver Must be experienced, reliable and physically fit. Manual licence. Approx 25-30 hours per week. Genuine enquiries only. Please email expressions of interest and resumes to Positions Vacant Now Recruiting Ballarat Taxis Ltd have vacancies for full/part time drivers for our sedan and wheelchair taxis. Hours can be flexible to suit your lifestyle. If you enjoy meeting people and caring for our community this can be a very rewarding experience. We also have taxi leases available. To be eligible you must: * meet Commercial Passenger Vehicle Victoria requirements which can be found at https:// cpv.vic.gov.au/driveraccreditation and apply online. * complete Ballarat Taxis induction course Further information can be obtained by contacting our office between 8.30am to 5pm weekdays at 911 Doveton St Nth Ballarat. Area: Ballarat Ph: 0353314367 Email: admin@baltaxis.com.au Coach/Bus Drivers Required Airport Shuttlebus and Ballarat Coachlines currently have positions available for our Airport Shuttlebus service and Coach Charter work. Both Casual and Full time positions available. MR or HR Required with WWC and Drivers Accreditation. Send Cover Letter & Resume to: matthew@ballaratcoachlines.com.au Area: Ballarat Ph: 0353355300 Email: matthew@ballaratcoachlines.com.au glt8@bigpond.com Maryborough Education Centre AIRPORT SHUTTLEBUS / BALLARAT COACHLINES AWARD WINNING RÉSUMÉ WRITERS Call Carmel 0407 143 431 Mental Health Practitioner – 0.8 Ongoing Role Descriptions available from Recruitment Online DET – link below https://www.education.vic.gov.au/hrweb /careers/Pages/advacsSCH.aspx Further information available from MEC 5461 7900 www.theprovengroup.com.au VR4446666 Sub School Leader Years 7-10 Leading Teacher – 1.0 Ongoing Experienced HR Consultant able to assist with FREE Résumé Assessment, Career Advice, Cover Letter, Key Selection Criteria, Document Writing, Interview Coaching and LinkedIn Profile Writing. 46 Lydiard St Sth. Commercial Business Development !" # Federation University – Ballarat Campus with flexible work options Full-time, fixed-term appointment Are you looking for an opportunity to join the Higher Education industry and demonstrate your business and commercial acumen? Apply to be our next Commercial Business Development professional in Ballarat, Victoria. Applications are invited from suitably experienced persons for the position of English and Humanities Teacher (Fixed Term - Part Time) Immediate start (negotiable). The successful applicant will have an understanding of Catholic education and the safety and wellbeing of children. Application information is available on the Marian College website. Applications close at 4.00pm on Monday, 17th May 2021 Email to Principal principal@mcararat.catholic.edu.au The Principal, Marian College, PO BOX 314, ARARAT, 3377 Enquiries: (03) 5352 3861 www.mcararat.catholic.edu.au Employment under the Victorian Catholic Education Multi Enterprise Agreement 2018. Marian College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. " ( Lead commercial development projects and support a range of commercialisation programs. Including: • generation of new business; • preparation of tenders and proposals; and • preparation of budgets, business cases and project plans to support new business opportunities. ! $ % To be considered for this position, you will have demonstrated experience in: • identifying and developing new commercial business opportunities; • successfully delivering against requirements, schedules, and budgets; and • preparing and delivering data, reports and recommendations. Labourer S.J. Weir commenced operations as Commercial Builders in Ballarat in 1914. Since then we have been recognised as leaders within the industry delivering quality construction services whilst upholding traditional values throughout the Ballarat region. &' Full time Competitive Salary of $60 - $65k per annum ! $ % ! SALARY: $89,732 - $96,980 plus 17% superannuation. &' APPLICATIONS CLOSE: Sunday, 23 May 2021. Applicants are required to submit a resume and a statement detailing alignment to the key selection criteria as detailed on the Position Description. Please visit careers.federation.edu.au - Job ID 850233. 2 34 / 5(53 If you are experiencing technical difficulties with your application, please contact the Recruitment team via email or on 03 5327 9756. Our position descriptions also list a contact person for job specific enquiries. + , -. ! / 0 + 1 At Federation University Australia we value diversity, embrace difference and nurture a connected, safe and respectful community. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people of all cultures, abilities, sex and genders. ) * ! 2284FED " #$#% &'(( Skills & Experience To be successful in this role, the ideal candidate will possess: Construction Industry experience Ability to multi task and be able to co-ordinate with Site Supervisors and Project Managers across multiple job sites Maintaining the warehouse to ensure it is organised, neat and tidy Vehicle Maintenance Enjoys working within a Co-operative environment Self-motivated, resilient and a collaborative team player with an attitude to get things done. Our Benefits Full Training will be provided Working within a dynamic supporting team with a great culture Immediate start for the right candidate Fantastic Opportunity for career progression To Apply Please include a cover letter and resume and email to Danielle Damcevski at office sjweir.net
THE COURIER Saturday, May 15, 2021 thecourier.com.au Positions Vacant Positions Vacant CatholicCare VICTORIA WE WANT YOU! 6 6 6 LOCAL SALES MANAGER multi-faceted property media and data business. It is an exciting time to join ACM. Responsibilities: • Building relationships with current and future customers by creating advertising and marketing solutions that help solve customers’ ultimate goal; growing their business. • Partnering with some of the biggest global brands including Google and Facebook, and partnering with Australia’s burgeoning online portals, ACM is a one-stop shop for businesses wanting to sell their products or services locally - or anywhere in the world. • Community engagement with various networking groups and customer relationship development. • Coach and develop an amazing, established, sales team to achieve the revenue targets for the region. • Proactively identify and pursue new business opportunities. • Keep up to date with industry trends and developments. Skills and Experience: Experience leading a B2B sales team, with demonstrated achievement hitting sales targets. Relevant professional qualifications. High drive for results and great communication skills to manage the commercial requirements of our business. Apply We embrace all aspects of diversity and inclusion and are committed to creating a workplace, which reflects the incredibly diverse customers, audiences and communities we serve. If you thrive by working collaboratively and want to actively participate in developing a strong team culture that enables ACM to build a modern, stronger media network then please connect with us today! Email Sales Director Damian Hetherington at damian.hetherington@austcommunitymedia.com.au to find out more and apply. Applications will only be considered from candidates with the right to work in Australia. We do not accept unsolicited agency resumes. We are not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes. • Senior Case Manager, Cradle to Kinder ! " # $ Council invites applications for the existing vacancy: VR4682925 Job description A rare opportunity exists for someone who wants to be deeply connected with the fabric of the Ballarat community, by joining the team of custodians of a 150yo institution. The Courier, one of Australia’s key regional newspapers, is looking for a Sales Manager. Joining the leadership team within Victoria, the Sales Manager is responsible for the advertising revenue the paper generates by monetising our Print & Online audience. With a team of over 10 people, you will lead and coach our Sale Consultants to build strong relationships with our customers to ensure their marketing goals are met through advertising to our audience. What’s in it for you? • Attractive commission leading to high earning potential. • Car allowance. • Competitive base salary. • Outstanding career progression with the opportunity to learn from industry leaders. • A winning team culture that promotes openness and collaboration. Working with us The Courier delivers the latest news, sport, weather, entertainment and lifestyle from Ballarat. It has a loyal readership, created by its consciousness of its role in the community - that of an informer, watchdog and entertainer. Australian Community Media (ACM) is Australia’s largest and most diversified private media businesses. We have been bringing news to our rural and regional communities for more than 150 years. Our network of more than 200 leading news media brands such as The Canberra Times, Newcastle Herald, The Border Mail and The Bendigo Advertiser serves millions of people across Australia. More recently, ACM and realestateview.com.au have formed a joint venture to build a market-leading, • Coordinator Strategic Planning – Full-Time Permanent Based at Darley Applications close on Sunday 30 May 2021. All details available from the website: https://www.moorabool.vic.gov.au/my-council/ employment/careers VR4687015 54
thecourier.com.au Saturday, May 15, 2021 Positions Vacant Positions Vacant THE COURIER 55 Positions Vacant STEWART'S BAKERY MT CLEAR BALLARAT VACANCIES Applications are to include a covering letter, resume and response to the key selection criteria, and be submitted via the ‘Careers’ then ‘Vacancies’ link on our website: www.mdhs.vic.gov.au. Select ‘Apply Now’ to commence your application. MDHS is an equal opportunity employer. Appointments are subject to a satisfactory National Police Check. Full Time Qualified Baker / Pastry Cook or Assistant Experience in this field preferred. Monday to Friday with some Saturday work. Must be reliable, trustworthy and well presented. Apply by email to stewarts.bakery@bigpond.com MDHS has a position available within our team. ABORIGINAL HOSPITAL LIAISON OFFICER Luv-a-Duck is a family business success story from the heart of Victoria's Wimmera region. Permanent Part-time – 48 hours per fortnight For details and a copy of the position description, please visit www.mdhs.vic. gov.au and select ‘Careers’ then ‘Vacancies’. If you wish to apply please contact Sharyn on 5461 0301 to arrange a time to discuss with Nickola Allan – Chief Executive Office. Founded in the 1960's on the belief that everyone should experience the delicious taste of duck, Luv-a-Duck is now Australia's favourite and most recognised duck of choice. Luv-a-Duck's broad range of value added, and ready roasted duck portions have been delighting people for over 50 years. We are committed to quality. With each duck cared for by a team of farmers and trained livestock specialists who follow industry best practice policies to ensure the highest standards of welfare. At Luv-a-Duck, our greatest asset is our people and we take pride in looking after each other, employing more than 260 employees nationally. Our role is to meet the needs and expectations of our customers. Family owned and maintaining its entrepreneurial spirit, Luv-a-Duck is entering its next exciting growth phase with the development of its new state-of-the-art value added facility in Ballarat. With the opening of our new facility in the following months, we are seeking candidates with proven experience in Management, Supply Chain & Logistics, Quality Assurance, Production and Warehouse operations on a fulltime basis. Opportunities can be found on the Luv-a-Duck website www.luvaduck.com click on Employment link. For further information contact: Antoinette Avery, Head of People & Culture Antoinette@luvaduck.com or 0425 752 685 o Rou FR5157 ............................................ ............................................................ .. The School seeks an: MC TRUCK DRIVER – (Full-Time) Currently seeking experienced and highly motivated MC Truck drivers to join our team, you will be responsible for driving our fleet of modern Volvo trucks and trailers. Our depots are based in Ballarat and Melbourne, successful candidates can be based from either location. Responsibilities include: Operating HC and MC vehicles Ensuring equipment is delivered in a safe and effective manner. Ensuring equipment is restrained correctly and in accordance with our standard operating procedures. Keeping your vehicle clean and presentable. The successful candidates will: Have a valid HC or MC licence. Have a construction card. Be available to work flexible hours / weekends when required (we are a 24/7 company) Strong work ethic. Ability to follow standard operating procedures. Must be punctual and reliable. Willing to complete a drug and alcohol screening. Available for immediate start. If this sounds like you, please email your resume and cover letter to Administration and Receptionist Co-ordinator Full-time, ongoing To commence June 2021 ........................................................................... ......................... ...... Sunday 23 May 2021 201 Forest Street, Wendouree, Victoria, 3355 bgs.vic.edu.au Team Leader, Housing Advice and Assistance Team AND West Division – Central Highlands Area – Ballarat • Salary: $87,640 - $99,438 plus superannuation • Position is Ongoing – Full-time The Team Leader, Housing Advice and Assistance directly manages the operational, planning, coordination and delivery of quality housing services across the Central Highlands Area through management and providing leadership and direction to the Housing and Assistance Team. operations@advancedcranes.com.au Key role in helping to improve the lives of people with disability Start or continue your career in the disability sector Positions will be located at the Niddrie, Footscray, Werribee, Sunshine and Melton offices $74,531.95 - $80,995.58 per annum plus superannuation Attractive salary packaging options available. THE ROLE LAC is pivotal in the NDIS, providing planning coordination and capacity building support for people with disability to maximise their choice and control over services they receive to live an ordinary life. This role also supports people with disability to access mainstream services and to increase the community's capacity to be accessible to people with disability. Assist people with disability and their carers to document their circumstances and personal objectives. Provide advice and information about mainstream services that will help each person to achieve personal objectives. Where necessary, provide direct support to link individuals with services. Ensure that contractual and organisational KPI's for information, linkages and coordination work are met. WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR Passion for supporting the mission of BSL, and delivering excellence in your role, are just the start. To be considered for the role and be successful in it, we're looking for someone who has the following key skills and experiences: Relevant qualifications in the disability sector and/or lived experience or awareness of the impact of existing or acquired disability upon individuals, families, carers and the community Demonstrated ability and commitment to helping people attain their goals Takes ownership and responsibility for decisions Demonstrated experience in community development This is a Maximum-Term Full-time position working 38 hours per week. Please do not apply if you have applied for a Local Area Coordinator position in the Western area in the previous 6 months. For further information about the role contact Lisa Marson on 0437 357 743. To review the Position Description and address the Key Selection Criteria, please click on the link below. https:/careers.bsl.org.au/en/job/494412/local-area-coordinator-western-suburbs The closing date for this vacancy is Friday 21st May at 11:55pm Based in the Ballarat Office, the role undertakes a range of tasks relating to the provision of housing advice and assistance that may include: • Providing support and information on public housing and other support services Western AG is a specialist supplier of Agronomy Services, Seed, Fertiliser, Crop Protection Products, Animal Health and General Merchandise inputs. We currently operate from 12 locations throughout the Western District, Wimmera and SE South Australia. We are a privatelyowned independent business, and our group includes a team of experienced Agronomists and Animal Health and General Merchandise (AH&G) Specialists. Western AG offer; • The opportunity to join a leading team that has a strong business growth spirit and a positive attitude to achieving results. • Ongoing training, excellent career development opportunities, a flexible and enjoyable work environment as well as a very competitive remuneration package. Merchandise Manager Key responsibilities for this role include sales of inputs to clients, managing stock and logistics as well as developing business growth marketing strategies in conjunction with the Branch Manager. A person with strong communication and customer services skills and preferable experience in the agricultural industry is required. Logistics / Store Person (x2) Key responsibilities will include logistics to Southern branches, in-store assistance to merchandise staff, unloading of incoming deliveries, confirmation of goods received, deliveries to clients, including assisting in wrapping/loading and stocktakes. Both positions require; • Neat presentation and a positive attitude • An ability to work safely and competently • Strong communication and customer service skills • Current vehicle licence • Current HR truck and Forklift Licence (Logistics Role) Both positions offer; • Attractive remuneration dependant on qualifications and responsibilities • A career opportunity with“In-house”training • Quality employment For more information and position descriptions please contact: Aaron Starick on 0429 909 252 or aaron.starick@westernag.com.au or Brad Everett on 0419 801 583 or brad@westernag.com.au Email applications and resumes, including three (3) referees details to the Branch Manager: aaron.starick@westernag.com.au Applications close on 24th May 2021. • Identifying and assessing Victorians’ housing needs and their eligibility for services • Allocating rental properties to eligible applicants • Visiting and working with tenants to resolve tenancy issues • Ensuring maintenance work is carried out on tenants’ homes. Are you: • Able to provide management, leadership and support to a team to deliver a quality client service? • Able to resolve complex and challenging problems associated with client needs and housing tenancies? • Experienced in identifying emerging service delivery issues and areas of risk for operational housing services? Please Note: If you are an Aboriginal or Torres Strait person, please apply. We’ll give you priority consideration, as per the Special Measures provision of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010.” Anyone can apply for a prioritised position, but Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates will be assessed and shortlisted for interview as first priority. For further information on the position description and the selection criteria visit: www.careers.vic.gov.au Please contact Steve Turner on 5333 6840/ 0436 435 282 for further information. Job Reference number: DHHS/WWD/379415 Applications close: Midnight, Tuesday 25 May 2021 VR4686132 Local Area Coordinator Empower People with Disability! 3 Full Time Positions (Derrinallum) Merchandise Manager Logistics / Store Person (x2) For more information about the Department of Health and Human Services visit www.dffh.vic.gov.au To apply online and for other DHHS and Victorian Government job opportunities please visit www.careers.vic.gov.au Police Checks form part of the Department of Health and Human Services recruitment process. The department promotes diversity and equal opportunity in employment and is committed to a more diverse workforce. If you are an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicant,or if you have a disability, and require advice and support with the recruitment process, please contact our Diversity Unit on DiversityInclusion@dhhs.vic.gov.au The department is committed to the safety of its clients. The department takes a zero tolerance approach to abuse, including child abuse and abuse of people with disability. Departmental employees are required to comply with all legal requirements including the Child Safe Standards to keep children safe from harm and abuse. FR5160 Applications close on Sunday 23rd May 2021.
56 THE COURIER Saturday, May 15, 2021 Positions Vacant thecourier.com.au Positions Vacant Positions Vacant Positions Vacant ACCOUNTS OFFICER Ready to advance your career with Australia’s fifth largest accounting firm? Findex Ballarat is looking for Accounting professionals, who have a strong focus on clients and people to help drive growth and innovation for our business. If you are looking to take the next step in your career, please email your resume to frederique.gribnau@findex.com.au or apply online today findex.com.au/careers. findex.com.au TB White & Sons Pty Ltd is a well-established and successful company in the auctioneering and stock and station agent sector. An exciting opportunity has arisen for a full time Accounts Officer to work as part of their busy and supportive office team. The successful applicant must be:• of a cheerful & friendly disposition • have a demonstrated success and experience in Accounts • be interested in working within the livestock industry, and • be committed to providing our clients with a confidential, trustworthy and professional service. Does this sound like you? To find out more about this exciting opportunity including details on how to apply, please refer to our advertisement on Seek.com.au by searching ‘HR4Business’ Accounts Officer. Applications close Friday 28th May 2021 3HULRSHUDWLYH 1XUVH The Ballarat Day Procedure Centre, a privately owned and highly successful provider of Health Care to the Ballarat community, require the services of an experienced perioperative nurse. As an important team member the successful applicant will have exceptional communication skills, be energetic and highly organised. The successful applicant will take responsibility for the various roles in theatre/PACU most importantly providing effective support to the anaesthetist/surgeon to ensure safe patient management at all times. This permanent full time position requires applicants to be flexible with working hours Monday to Fridays. For a copy of the job description or for more information about this position please contact Michelle Walker on 5338 2666 To apply please forward cover letter and current resume to Michelle Walker ceo-don bdpc.com.au REINTEGRATION COORDINATOR - ReLink 4 days per week until 30 June 2022 Work as part of the VACRO team at Langi Kal Kal Prison with occasional days at Hopkins Correctional Centre to deliver an innovative pre-release program. This role involves facilitating groups and individual sessions. Suit motivated practitioner with background in Social Work, Psychology, Criminology or Education. How to Apply: View the Position Description and full advertisement containing Key Selection Criteria on the VACRO website: www.vacro.org.au/Pages/Category /current-vacancies. Applications close 9am, Tuesday 25 May. 7KHDWUH 7HFKQLFLDQ The Ballarat Day Procedure Centre, a privately owned and highly successful provider of Health Care to the Ballarat community, require the services of an experienced theatre technician. As an important team member, the successful applicant will have exceptional communication skills, be energetic and highly organised. The successful applicant will take responsibility for all theatre technician work in theatre, most importantly providing effective support to the anaesthetist/surgeon to ensure safe patient management at all times. This permanent full time position requires applicants to be flexible with working hours Monday to Fridays. For a copy of the job description or for more information about this position please contact Michelle Walker on 5338 2666 To apply please forward cover letter and current resume to Michelle Walker ceo-don bdpc.com.au EXPERIENCED CARPENTERS REQUIRED To apply Durasteel Weatherboards. Must have own vehicle and tools. Excellent contractor rates, travel allowance and expenses. For more information contact Bruce Knight on 0417 394 700 VR4686941
thecourier.com.au Saturday, May 15, 2021 Positions Vacant THE COURIER 57 Positions Vacant Physiotherapist UFS Dispensaries Ltd is a social enterprise with a rich and proud history of caring for generations of Ballarat families. Graduate & Accountant Professional services firm in regional location Personal & professional development Winner Financial Review Client Choice Awards 2021, 2020, 2019 RSM Australia is a member of RSM, the world's 6th largest network of audit, tax and consulting firm. We offer the combined benefits of a leading professional services firm with extensive networking, learning and career opportunities. About the opportunity: We are seeking 3 standout Graduates and 2 Senior Accountants to join our Ballarat office Business Advisory division. You will be contributing to the preparation of financial statements, income tax returns, FBT returns, BAS and superannuation fund creation, plus much more! RSM invests in your career early to equip you with a combination of business and technical skills to kick start your career as an Accounting Professional. Working with the best and brightest minds in the business world, RSM invests in your career early to equip you with a combination of business and technical skills to kick start your career as a business professional. Life at RSM: RSM provides a great environment to build skills and confidence and we help our people achieve their best. We are trusted advisors to our clients, so it is critical for us to find the right people for the job on offer. Our network of offices across Australia and around the world allow us to offer a personal service to all our clients regardless of where they are! Working for RSM entitles everyone to a wide range of leading health, wellness financial and lifestyle benefits. 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58 THE COURIER Saturday, May 15, 2021 thecourier.com.au Connect with Classifieds Phone: 1300 666 651 Email: classifieds@thecourier.com.au Index Adult Services..............................................62 Agriculture....................................................61 Anniversaries................................................60 Beauty Health and Fitness...........................60 Birthdays......................................................60 Caravans & Camping...................................60 Death Notices.........................................58-59 Engagements...............................................60 Farm Machinery...........................................61 Farm Services..............................................62 Farmers Weekly ........................................... 61 For Sale........................................................60 Funeral Directors .................................... 59-60 Funeral Notices............................................59 Garage Sales................................................60 In Memoriam................................................60 Lawn Mower Chainsaw Sales and...............62 Livestock......................................................60 Livestock Auctions.......................................60 Lost & Found................................................60 Massage.......................................................62 Memorial Tributes and Services .................. 60 Pets and Pet Care........................................60 Positions Vacant.....................................53-57 Public Notices..............................................61 Tenders........................................................61 Thank You....................................................60 Trade Services............................................. 62 Trades & Services........................................57 Wanted to Buy ............................................. 60 Death Notices Death Notices CAIRNS Stanley Charles 1.10.1933 – 7.5.2021 Loved Husband of Wanda for 66 years. Adored Father of Janine, Wayne, Steven & Phillip. Loved Father- in-law of Colin, Michelle & Maria. Adored Nephew John and his loved family. Precious Pa to Troy, Beau, Eliza, Luke, Lee, Sharni, Chelsea, Jesse, Summer & partners. Great Pa of 8 soon to be 10. And friend to everyone. A Private Service was held CAIRNS Elsie, Brad, Bronwyn, Neil, Glynis, Glen and families. One of a kind Stan thoughtful, man, who A life long friend. Rest in Peace Stan Julie and David Place a Classifieds ad 1300 666 651 classifieds@thecourier.com.au Save time,submit submitonline online 24/7 Save time, 24/7 ad direct.com.au addirect.com.au Print and online packages available throughout Print and online packages available Australia throughout Australia Ongoing business advertising self service enquiries: Advertising self service enquiries: acmadonline@austcommunitymedia.com.au acmadonline@austcommunitymedia.com.au Emoji now available Death Notices BOWN Edmund George (Mr Ed) COATSWORTH Joel Stephen (20 September 1983 – 8 May 2021) As a result of a tragic accident. With great sadness we announce the loss of our beloved Joel. He was the much-loved and loving son of Faye and partner of Tim. Loved son of Gordon and Karen. Brother of Luke and Andrah. As you were so suddenly taken, we could not say goodbye. Close to our hearts you will always stay. So loved and remembered every day. Now resting peacefully with his grandmother, Thelma. Funeral arrangements to be advised at a later date. BOWN Eddy Thanks for being a wonderful dad to us. - Rhonda and Glenys BRITTEN Margaret 19.12.1938 - 12.5.2021 15.3.1936 - 12.5.2021 Son of John and Ellen (Nell). Loved brother of Janette (dec), Beverly (dec), Lynette (dec), Carmel and Joy (dec). 23.2.1957 - 9.5.2021 Loving husband of Pam and Blanche (dec), adored father of Mark and Leanne, loved father-in-law of Sue and Andrew. Cherished Pa of Courtney, Holly, Bayley and Campbell. Dearest step father of Lee, Vicki and family. My heart was broken when you said goodbye, but you will remain in my heart forever. I will cherish the wonderful 27 years we spent together. I'm sure there will be a new truck and loader awaiting you in heaven. Your little lady Ruby will miss her fun and games with you and I will miss your cheeky smile. Your forever loving wife Pam. Geoff, from the first day we met I felt loved and welcomed into the family. I could not have asked for a better father-in-law. I will always miss your beautiful smile. Love Sue. Geoff, you have left us too early. Thank you for being there throughout the years. You will always be in my heart and in my memories always. Love Lee. Pa, we’ll miss your honest humour and that no matter how poorly you felt, you ALWAYS had to comb your hair. Finally you can rest without pain. All our love, your “loves” Courtney & Holly. DUNN Shirley Margaret Passed away quietly at Nazareth House on Wednesday 12th May 2021. Much loved daughter of Clarice (dec) and Father. Loved sister of Kevin and sister to Norma. Dearly loved aunt to Noleen, Jennifer, Wendy, Glenys & Karen. 21 forever Forever in our hearts Beloved son of Ron (dec) and Dorothy. Much loved brother to David & Penny and Chris & Daryl. Amazing Uncle to all of his nieces and nephews. Lovingly remembered & always in our hearts. GURRIE Thomas Richard 17.1.1922 - 13.05.2021 Passed away peacefully and now with Kath and Kevin. Understood and delivered the essence of being a father. Loved as Grandfather and Great Grandfather. Max, Zarinan, Josh, Samantha, Jarrah, Noah and Aisha. HUGHES David Charles My life; My love; My everything; My world. “D” Dad My best friend; Sleep peacefully We love you. Terry (Boss), Paige, Nyah & Indi My Dad, Now at peace; Forever loved and missed. Timmy (Mate), Renee, Ethan & Sharni Dad, With you in our world; We had it all. Danny (Chief), Nat, Izaak & Milla Loved beyond belief. Lindy, James and Beth Dearly loved brother of Teddie (Edwina). Loved by Kerrie, Stacey, Christian and families. Sweet is the peace that ends all pain. I will not forget your smiling face, the love you showed us and the long battle you fought, never complaining, always caring about everyone else. Be proud of all you were. Thanks Neicy for your love and devotion to my bro and thanks mate for waiting for me. HUGHES David Charles Dearly loved brother of Teddie (Edwina), loved by Kerrie, Stacey, Christian and families. On May 12 2021 peacefully at Ballarat Base Hospital, aged 91 years. Loved and loving husband of Yvonne for 67 years; dearly loved Dad of Rhonda and Norman, Glenys and Leon; loving Pop of Michelle and Ben, and Hayley. See you Fatty Forever in our hearts EDWARDS Paul Anthony Dad, you were always there for me when I needed you. I will cherish the special times and laughter we shared. Love and miss you always. Leanne. CAIRNS Connect with Classifieds DOBBYN Geoffrey Scott Dad, you were an inspiration, I admired everything you did. You made me the person I am today. I will miss you so much. Love Mark. Stan Loved brother-in-law. Treasured memories of a kind-hearted and courageous adored his loving family. Death Notices DUNN COATSWORTH Joel The Board, CEO, executive team and staff of Cafs send our deepest condolences to Joel's partner, family and friends on his sudden passing. We remember our former colleague as a man with a generous heart, a big capacity for fun, and a passion for everything he did. Joel was a vibrant character and we are deeply saddened by his loss. Rest in peace, Joel. Shirley Shirley passed away peacefully on 12.05.2021 at Nazareth House. Loved aunt of Graeme, Rose and family. A lovely lady now at peace. Always in our hearts. EDWARDS Paul Anthony 23.2.1957 - 9.5.2021 Loved and cherished wife of Robert for 60 years. Adored Mum of Barbara (dec), Margaret, Charles, Robert Jnr, Brian and Kathleen. Much loved husband of Donna. Loved and admired father of Leigh and Brett. Cherished father in law of Lozzy. Adored Darsy to all his grandchildren. Always Loved. A much loved friend to all who knew him. He will live forever in our hearts. Sweet is the peace that ends all pain. I will not forget your smiley face, the love you showed for us and the long battle you fought. Never complaining, always caring about everyone else. Be proud of all you were. Thanks Neicy for your love and devotion to my Bro and thanks mate for waiting for me. HUGHES David Dearly beloved brother-in-law of Deidre and Tony Scholten, treasured uncle of Natalie (and Trevor), Casey and Georgie, great uncle of Anthony and Hunter. You fought till the end but now your suffering is over. Remembered always. Deepest sympathy to Denise and family. HUGHES David Words cannot express the sadness I feel for Denise and her family on the tragic loss of David. Anne
thecourier.com.au Saturday, May 15, 2021 Death Notices Death Notices Funeral Notices Peace Perfect Peace HUGHES David Denise, Terry, Tim, Danny and families. Our love and sympathy to you all. Reg, Daryl (dec), Kerrie and families Rest peacefully David 59 Funeral Notices PARKER BRITTEN HUGHES Patricia Marjorie Margaret David Charles 29 3 1926 – 11 5 2021 Relatives and friends of the late Mrs. Margaret Britten are advised that her Funeral Service and Committal is appointed to take place at the Doveton Park Funeral Centre, 1251 Doveton Street North, Ballarat on WEDNESDAY May 19, 2021 commencing at Two (2:00) pm. Relatives and friends of the late Mr. David Charles Hughes are advised that a private Funeral Service and Committal is appointed to take place on FRIDAY May 21, 2021 commencing at Two (2:00) pm. David’s Service will be webcast live via the Peter Tobin Funerals website, and can be viewed at the Lake View Hotel, 22 Wendouree Parade, Lake Wendouree. HUGHES David Our deepest sympathy to Denise and family. Auntie Pat, Uncle Wilson (dec), Jude (dec). Ian, Christine and families THE COURIER Loved & Cherished Mother/Mother-in-law of Jenny & Scott, Pam & Colin. Loved Nanna to Haley, Bradley, Nathan, Nic, Ben & Natalie. Great Son-in-law to Jeremy. Great Nan to 10. Attendee numbers may be restricted due to COVID social distancing requirements. A Mother is one who can take the place of all others, but whose place no one can take. NEWTON Vicki Maree 30.3.1964 - 12.5.2021 PHILLIPS DOBBYN NEWTON Geoffrey Scott Vicki Maree My Beautiful Wife, For every day, I miss you For every hour, I need you For every minute, I feel you For every second, I want you Forever I love you. Love always Paul (Pike) Joy Relatives and friends of the late Mr. Geoffrey Scott Dobbyn are advised that his Funeral Service is appointed to take place at the Doveton Park Funeral Centre, 1251 Doveton Street North, Ballarat on THURSDAY May 20, 2021 commencing at Two (2:00) pm. The funeral will leave at the conclusion of the service for the Ballarat New Cemetery. Relatives and friends of the late Mrs Vicki Maree Newton are advised that her Funeral Service will be live streamed on THURSDAY May 20, 2021 commencing at Ten-thirty (10:30) am via the Peter Tobin Funerals Webpage. You are welcome to join mourners at the Ballarat Yacht Club, Wendouree Parade, Lake Wendouree to view the service. Mother and Daughter, their hearts as one A link that can never be undone. Rest peacefully our beautiful Angel Love always Kasey & Brett xox Granny, you held our tiny hands for just a little while but filled our hearts forever. Love always Cooper & Remi xox On May 10 2021, peacefully at St John of God Hospital, in the presence of her family, aged 77 years. Loved wife of Clive for 57 years, Mum of Karen and Michael; Mother in law of David and Kathryn; Nana Joy of her five grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Daughter of Ivan and Nancy Pike of Christchurch N.Z. (both dec.); sister of Gavin, Maree, Julie, Linda and families. Attendee numbers may be restricted due to COVID social distancing requirements. Now at Peace Always so loving, thoughtful and kind, what beautiful memories you leave behind. You may have left this world behind, but you will never leave our hearts and mind. Love Mum & Dad We can no longer see you with our eyes or touch you with our hands but we will feel you in our hearts forever. Love Sharryn, Paul, Nathan, Sophie, Cameron, Shanae, Archie, Harry, Lotti & Pippa PHILLIPS Joy The Bungaree Football Netball Club extends its deepest sympathy to Clive and family on the passing of Joy. NEWTON Love, Paul, Amber, Jed and Archie Cubitt. NEWTON Vicki Treasured memories are ours to keep, deepest sympathy to paul, Casey, Ryan and families. On April 29, 2021, peacefully at home, aged 75 years. Fourth child of Herbert and Kathleen Rinaldi of Warrenheip (both dec.); dearest husband of Marie, father of Michael, Stephen, Damien and their families. Respected brother of Margaret Hayes, Patricia Reedy, Irene Moloney, Kevin (dec.), Judy Cotton, and Jim, and his many nephews and nieces. WEBB Attendee numbers may be restricted due to COVID social distancing requirements. Attendance should be confirmed with the family. (Cochrane) Rosalea Jaine On May 10 2021 peacefully at Ballarat Health Services, aged 59 years. Loved and loving Mum of Samuel, Phillip and Adam. Loved but never forgotten The service will be live streamed: http://stream.slcaust.com.au/70267.html BALLARAT MEMORIALS +HDGVWRQHV 0RQXPHQWV 5HQRYDWLRQV /HWWHULQJ All cemeteries All work fully guaranteed Trust us to set your loved one's memory in stone 5331 2957 1/128 Elsworth St. East 9LVLW RXU VKRZURRP ballaratmemorials.com.au Funeral Directors Experience T he Difference Covid restrictions apply GILBERT Graham The funeral service for the late Mr Graham Gilbert will take place at Prince Regent House, 748 Geelong Road, Ballarat on MONDAY (May 17, 2021) at 11.00 a.m. BOWN We will all miss him Paul Anthony Relatives and friends of the late Mr. Paul Anthony Edwards are advised that his Funeral Service and Committal is appointed to take place at the Doveton Park Funeral Centre, 1251 Doveton Street North, Ballarat on TUESDAY May 18, 2021 commencing at Ten-thirty (10:30) am. Paul’s Funeral Service will be live-streamed via the Peter Tobin Funerals webpage. Funeral Notices NEWTON EDWARDS In the presence of God — The girls from Venture Stores John Robert The President, Committee and Members of the Begonia City Probus Club wish to pass on our deepest sympathy to Nancy and family. Donations to Ovarian Cancer Research would be appreciated. William (Bill) John OAM Vicki How lucky we are to have been blessed with a friendship like ours with wonderful memories to last us a lifetime. We will miss you always, "Nana Vick" A Service to Celebrate the life of the late Shirley Margaret Dunn will be held at the F.W.Barnes Chapel, Cnr of Darling and Pleasant St, Ballarat, on Thursday 20th May at 1pm, followed by Burial at Ballarat New Cemetery Lawn G. The Funeral service and committal for the late Mrs. Joy Phillips will be held in The Ballarat Funeral Centre, 1114 Doveton St Nth, Ballarat North, on Monday (May 17) at TEN (10.00) a.m. RINALDI Vicki Your life was a blessing Vick, Your memory a treasure You're loved beyond words And will be missed beyond measure xx Joy DUNN NEWTON Much loved niece of Margaret (dec) and Des, adored and loved cousin of Darren, Leigh, Donna, Heath, Jamie and their families. PHILLIPS Thanks to Dr Craig Carden and staff of St John of God Hospital, Ballarat. A private cremation will follow the service. Covid space restrictions apply. Compassionate Dignified Caring for Ballarat and District families since 1895 PH: 5336 1211 www.fwbarnes.com.au H ARRISON F UNERALS trust ~ experience ~ respect The Funeral Service for the late Mr Edmund Bown will be held in “The Ballarat Funeral Centre” 1114 Doveton St Nth, Ballarat Nth, on Monday, May 17 2021 at THREE (3.00) p.m. Burial will follow in the Ballarat New Cemetery. Covid Restrictions apply. Please leave a tribute at harrisonfunerals.com GURRIE The Funeral Mass for Mr Thomas Richard Gurrie will be held on THURSDAY May 20 at 10.30am at St Christopher's Church, 72 Bingley Parade, Anglesea. A private cremation will follow. To register to attend the service please visit Tom's eTribute page at kingsfunerals.com.au harrisonfunerals.com 5330 2255 Brian & Maree Harrison Pat Cashin Funerals BALLARAT 5333 3911 (All Hours) Owned and operated by Pat and Therese and family. VR4627154 Mum, Now you are peacefully sleeping, away from all your pain. But the love in our hearts will always remain. We will miss you heaps. Love always Ryan, Erin, Knox, Harlow & Poppy
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thecourier.com.au Saturday May 15, 2021 THE COURIER SOCCER SPORT Real Madrid stay in La Liga title hunt Monaco set up French final date with PSG Real Madrid have earned a 4-1 win at Granada to keep their La Liga title defence alive. Zinedine Zidane's side moved to second, on 78 points, two behind leaders Atletico Madrid. Luka Modric fired Madrid ahead in the 17th minute and Rodrygo (pictured) doubled the lead with his first goal of the season as the visitors dominated. Jorge Molina pulled a goal back for Granada but Madrid quickly restored their advantage through Alvaro Odriozola and Karim Benzema. Monaco have recovered from a sluggish start to beat fourth-division Rumilly Vallieres 5-1 away and join Paris St Germain in the French Cup final. Alexis Peuget opened the scoring for Rumilly before they were overwhelmed by the Ligue 1 side, who booked their ticket for Wednesday's showdown at the Stade de France with an own goal by Arthur Bozon and goals by Aurelien Tchouameni, Wissam Ben Yedder, Cesc Fabregas and Aleksandr Golovin. Titles worth the hard days: Kerr AUSSIES ABROAD SAM Kerr says she wanted to come home at times during her stunning English season. As the English winter bit hard amid the global coronavirus pandemic, the Australian striker was pondering her stint at Chelsea. "Everyone just sees the 90 minutes (of a game) and thinks it's so great," Kerr said. "But it is a long and hard journey. This season has been so long and there has been so many ups and downs. "There have been moments where I'm like, 'Gosh, I just want to go home. I'm missing my family, it's cold, it's hard'. "It has been nearly a year since I have been home and it looks like it will be another year until I get home without quarantine so it has been tough." Kerr kept at it. And was rewarded with not just a Women's Super League title with Chelsea, but also the league's Golden Boot award. "Winning titles ... makes it all worth it," Kerr said. "It's not all roses and butterflies for sure. But at the end of the day, I do it because I love it. "There is hard days. But I do enjoy it, for the most part." The Matildas star scored 21 times in her debut season for Chelsea to collect her sixth Golden Boot award in the 27-year-old's storied career. The only other player to collect half-a-dozen Golden Boots? Argentina's male me- 63 # There have been moments where I'm like, 'Gosh, I just want to go home. I'm missing my family, it's cold, it's hard'. A-LEAGUE Sam Kerr gastar Lionel Messi. "It's cool that people are talking about men's footballers and women's footballers on the same level," Kerr said. Kerr's club season culminates on Sunday when Chelsea tackle Barcelona in the Women's Champions League final in Gothenburg. Then the West Australian turns her attention to the Matildas' campaign at the Tokyo Olympics starting in late July. Australia has yet to settle on its preparations for the Olympics. "I don't know what we're doing honestly," Kerr said. "We have a camp in June, it's all up in the air at the moment. "The government in Australia is really strict and we're not sure if we're going to be let in. "We're just trying to figure out what is the best option for us as a team to prepare for the Olympics." Veart plays down Reds' winless run Sam Kerr admits her stellar English soccer season was challenging. Picture: AP ADELAIDE United are winless in five A-League games but coach Carl Veart is confident the Reds aren't far off their best. The Reds slipped to a 4-1 loss to Melbourne City at AAMI Park on Thursday night but had some promising moments throughout. Veart said he'd "never really felt under any threat" when City had the ball but he was left to lament poor decision making and execution in attack, while City's first two goals both came from short corners. "The football we're playing is good. It's just small details," Veart said. "At times it's the pass is under-hit, or it's hit to the wrong side, or the cross is not quite in the right area. "We had some really good opportunities to get close, and we didn't take them and then they took their opportunities at the other end." Thursday night's game was the first of four in 11 days, with the Reds facing a short turnaround before hosting Brisbane on Sunday. Adelaide then travel to Perth to face the Glory on Wednesday, then take on Melbourne Victory away next Sunday. Veart said with the short turnarounds in mind, fringe Socceroos striker Tomi Juric had been deliberately managed when he was substituted at halftime. Liverpool's top-four hopes alive after stunning Man United EPL JUERGEN Klopp tasted victory at Old Trafford for the first time as Liverpool breathed new life into their top-four push with a thrilling 4-2 win in the rearranged fixture against Manchester United. After anti-Glazer protesters got into the ground and onto the pitch 11 days ago, further demonstrations could not stop Friday's Premier League fixture going ahead in Old Trafford's final match behind closed doors. United missed this chance Roberto Firmino to all but end Liverpool's Champions League qualification hopes as their fourth match in eight days ended in a first home loss to their bitter rivals since 2014. Stand-in skipper Bruno Fernandes' deflected effort had got Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side off to a dream start, only for Diogo Jota to level with a smart flick after a penalty decision was overturned. The equaliser came from a corner and United's soft underbelly from set-pieces was again exposed in first-half stoppage time, with Roberto Firmino heading home Trent Alexander-Arnold's excellent free-kick. Liverpool pulled further ahead 72 seconds after halftime as a comedy of errors at the back ended with Firmino turning home his second of the evening. United looked punchdrunk but eventually rallied as Marcus Rashford reduced the deficit before Nat Phillips, who had deflected home Fernandes' opener, cleared a Mason Greenwood attempt off the line. Mohamed Salah ensured United would lose their sixth home league game of the season, racing through at the death as Liverpool moved into fifth and four points behind Chelsea with a game in hand. Klopp was delighted to bag all three points. "Great fight, good game, intense - how a derby should be and our first, since I am in Liverpool, win at Old Trafford," he told Sky Sports. "Good timing I would say. We needed it, obviously, and we fought hard for it and deserved it, so all good. "It was necessary. Without this result, we don't have to talk too much about it. We are still in the game and in the race. That is all we could do tonight and we did that." Earlier, Everton's European hopes suffered a blow with a damaging goalless draw at Aston Villa. A win would have kept the pressure on the Premier League's top six. They climbed to eighth, above Arsenal, to move two points behind fifth-placed West Ham. Boss Carlo Ancelotti warned afterwards Everton would need to win their final three games of the Premier League season to qualify.
64 THE COURIER Saturday May 15, 2021 thecourier.com.au SPORT RACING FLEMINGTON RACES SATURDAY DAILY DOUBLE 7 & 9 E/QUAD 2, 3, 4, 5 TREBLE 7, 8, 9 CODE: MR QUADRELLA 6, 7, 8, 9 BIG 6 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 TRACK: SOFT (5) RAIL: OUT 2M 1 2yo SW+P. Apprentices cannot claim $125,000 No Form Horse Jockey Wgt Rtg Price 1 ABRAZEN LAUGH h (9) ........... T Stockdale (a) 57 76 9.50 2 20 DELUXE LEGEND (4).....................................M Dee 57 100 9.50 3 46s I AM WAR (2)..................................................N Punch 57 83 31.00 LAFARGUE h (10) ................................ F W Kersley 57 76 *3.20 4 MIMOSAS (8).................................................. L Nolen 57 78 10.00 5 REYNAIRE (3)...................................................B Allen 57 78 5.00 6 7 0s RIVER VIEWS (1)..........................................M Zahra 57 91 5.50 8 8s0s2 VINLAGO b (6)...........................................B Prebble 57 96 31.00 9 FOR REAL LIFE (5)....................................................... 55 78 7.00 THAT’SWHATSHESAID (7) .................. C Newitt 55 81 126.00 10 LAFARGUE, Mimosas, For Real Life, Deluxe Legend Goodwood Trophy 1600m 3yo Fillies Benchmark 78. Apprentices can claim $135,000 No Form Horse Jockey Wgt Rtg Price 1 30s10 STAR OF EDEN wh (6)..............................M Zahra 58 100 5.00 2 21s21 SWEET KAROLINA (10)...........T Nugent (a1.5) 57 94 4.40 3 41754 DRONE STRIKE wn (9).......M Cartwright (a3) 56.5 10010.00 4 134s0 CAKEWALK BABY w (5) ..............................M Poy 55.5 95 26.00 5 s1339 PROMADA (1) ...................................... W Price (a2) 55.5 96 7.50 6 10s29 SABRE PRINCESS d (8) .......................... C Newitt 55.5 96 14.00 7 s5521 SEERESS w (12) ........................... Ms M Lloyd (a3) 55.5 91 18.00 8 312 SURECAN wb (11)........................................ H Coffey 55.5 99 *4.20 9 5s563 COUNTESS TESSA (4) ..............L Neindorf (a2) 55 95 11.00 10 2 RECKLESS MOON (7) ...............Ms C Hefel (a3) 55 97 34.00 11 34s21 ROSENSTRASSE n (2) .......................D Thornton 55 97 23.00 12 5s452 ELOPED (3)...............................................S M Mc Kay 54 91 81.00 STAR OF EDEN, Surecan, Sweet Karolina, Eloped 3 12.55 Breeders’ Handicap 1000m Open. Apprentices can claim $125,000 No Form Horse Jockey Wgt Rtg Price 1 s2141 SARTORIAL SPLENDOR cdwn (5).M Cartwright (a3) 58 100 *2.30 2 11173 IDIDITFORLOVE tdwb (1).......L Neindorf (a2) 56.5 95 6.00 3 00s5s THE CENTAURIAN dw (9)......................N Punch 54.5 86 34.00 4 55510 LI’L KONTRA dw (6) ...............................B Prebble 54 97 11.00 5 9406s CHICAGO CUB tdwh (4)................... F W Kersley 54 98 11.00 6 s5318 BRIMARVI VEHERO d (8) ....................................... 54 95 7.00 7 50s9s FREE OF DEBT t (3) .......................... W Price (a2) 54 91 9.00 8 1600s PINYIN dw (7) ................................Ms C Hefel (a3) 54 94 8.50 9 89s45 ROCK PROPHET dw (2).......................B Mertens 54 90 21.00 SARTORIAL SPLENDOR, Ididitforlove, Rock Prophet, Chicago Cub 4 1.30 Aust Racing Hall Of Fame Trophy 2000m 3yo & up. Apprentices can claim $135,000 No Form Horse Jockey Wgt Rtg Price 1 27s20 BRIMHAM ROCKS dwh (2)..................................... 60 91 4.60 2 71s72 ANOTHER DOLLAR dw (9) .................... L Nolen 59.5 90 6.00 3 396s9 HAKY tw (4).......................................................B Allen 58.5 87 17.00 4 79732 HYPNOS w (3)................................T Nugent (a1.5) 57 100 4.20 5 11060 DECLARES WAR tcdwn (8)...............P Moloney 54 93 9.00 6 9s905 TAVIRUN dw (1) .....................................Scratched 54 — 7 s0848 MIDTERM dwh (6).............................. F W Kersley 54 86 41.00 8 64s36 DON’T DOUBT DORY wn (5) . Ms C Hefel (a3) 54 99 *2.80 9 7s040 DOGMATIC dw (10)...............Ms L Lafferty (a3) 54 84 21.00 10 40917 SILENCE THE STARS dw (7) ................ H Coffey 54 82 41.00 HYPNOS, Brimham Rocks, Don’t Doubt Dory, Another Dollar 5 2.10 Curragh Leilani 1200m F&M Benchmark 84. Apprentices can claim $125,000 No Form Horse Jockey Wgt Rtg Price 1 17s70 JUST HIFALUTIN cdwn (11)..Ms M Julius (a3) 63.5 93 41.00 2 1495s STROME dw (6) .............................J Richards (a3) 61 91 41.00 3 7s612 CORDILLA twbn (7).......................... W Price (a2) 58.5 100 *3.20 4 185s9 AIMEE’S JEWEL dw (2).........................J Maskiell 58 96 34.00 5 12231 MAGNAVALE dw (4)....................L German (a2) 58 97 19.00 6 0s110 THE STYLIST dw (10)............................... H Coffey 56 98 18.00 7 34551 BONS ABROAD w (1) .................T Nugent (a1.5) 55.5 100 5.50 8 38s62 PLAQUETTE dhn (8).....................................B Allen 55.5 99 3.60 9 53826 DON’TTELLTHEBOSS dwn (3).Ms C Hefel (a3) 54 98 12.00 10 3235s EXCELIDA dwh (5)..........................................M Dee 54 100 9.00 11 72233 GARVOC w (9)................................................................ 54 98 13.00 CORDILLA, Bons Abroad, Plaquette, Garvoc 6 2.50 DAILY DOUBLE 6 & 8 E/QUAD 1, 2, 3, 4 TREBLE 6, 7, 8 The Andrew Ramsden 2800m WFA Listed. Apprentices cannot claim $400,000 No Form Horse Jockey Wgt Rtg Price 1 0s055 CONSTANTINOPLE h (8)............ Dean Holland 58.5 84 51.00 2 4s221 GRAND PROMENADE (1)...................... H Coffey 58.5 93 6.00 3 5s124 PERSAN twb (4)................................................M Dee 58 100 4.80 4 86112 MOHICAN HEIGHTS wh (9)................................... 58 92 9.00 5 87833 MIAMI BOUND twh (10).............................B Allen 56 99 4.20 6 s6225 REALM OF FLOWERS w (6)..................M Zahra 56 92 *3.90 7 s9s77 NEVER LISTEN (2) ...............................Scratched 56 — 8 12s47 LION’S SHARE wb (7).........................W Price (a) 56 79 151.00 9 33121 THROUGH IRISH EYES cw (3)..................M Poy 54 91 6.00 10 82302 SALTO ANGEL (5).................................D Thornton 52 87 16.00 GRAND PROMENADE, Persan, Through Irish Eyes, Mohican Heights 7 3.30 Royal Ascot Silver Bowl 1400m 3yo. Apprentices can claim $135,000 No Form Horse Jockey Wgt Rtg Price 1 8s983 RANTING h (10)............................T Nugent (a1.5) 63.5 91 6.00 2 18441 ALTAI RANGER n (9) ...........M Cartwright (a3) 57.5 91 *5.00 3 633s8 MARK OF THE MAN d (1) ............................M Poy 55 88101.00 4 s4342 RATHLIN (8).......................................................M Dee 55 91 5.50 5 21558 CUMBERBATCH cdw (5) .......................................... 54.5 97 9.00 6 12136 WINSUM wn (4)........................................... C Newitt 54 100 8.00 7 7s105 CELESTIAL SOL wh (7) .....................D Thornton 54 94 12.00 8 12s38 FIELD OF ROSES wn (2) ...........J Richards (a3) 54 93 18.00 9 1312s VIBRANT GLIDER dw (6).............. W Price (a2) 54 86 6.50 10 15221 GRAND POPE hn (3)...............................B Prebble 54 89 9.00 11 4s181 SUMMAROCA d (11).................T Stockdale (a2) 54 90 34.00 RANTING, Winsum, Altai Ranger, Rathlin 8 4.08 Congratulations ARHOF Inductees 1400m Open. Apprentices can claim $125,000 No Form Horse Jockey Wgt Rtg Price 1 5s446 REYKJAVIK tcdw (4) .................L Neindorf (a2) 59 91 8.50 2 4235s ODEON tdwh (5)......................Ms L Lafferty (a3) 57.5 87 23.00 3 0437s SALSAMOR tdw (8)..................T Stockdale (a2) 57.5 85 51.00 4 6s243 RIDDLE ME THAT cdwn (11). M Cartwright (a3) 57 94 5.50 5 660s5 ROX THE CASTLE cdwn (12).................. L Nolen 57 91 21.00 6 4s576 ICONOCLASM tcdn (13)..............................B Allen 56.5 90 41.00 7 88s82 YULONG JANUARY cdw (9) .................M Zahra 56.5 100 5.50 8 30s33 GALAXY RAIDER tcdw (2).........................M Dee 56 91 12.00 9 65s11 INN KEEPER w (1)............................ Dean Holland 56 98 18.00 10 41s46 NATIVE SOLDIER dn (7) ..............................M Poy 55.5 91 23.00 11 69s85 BUMPER BLAST tcdw (14) ...................................... 54 93 11.00 12 2313s VIRAL cdwbh (3)................................ W Price (a2) 54 91 *4.40 13 34053 BIOMETRIC dwh (10)............................... H Coffey 54 92 14.00 14 51745 DESIGN ROUGE dn (6) ..............J Richards (a3) 54 92 19.00 RIDDLE ME THAT, Viral, Iconoclasm, Reykjavik 9 4.45 York Trophy 1600m Benchmark 78. Apprentices can claim $75,000 No Form Horse Jockey Wgt Rtg Price 1 411s8 SIGNIFICANCE d (11).................................. L Nolen 62 87 71.00 2 37s33 MR TIPLA wn (3)........................T Stockdale (a2) 60 95 12.00 3 4280s SENTIMENTALIST dw (4)....................B Prebble 60 83 81.00 4 s7487 JITTERY JACK tdw (20)......... Ms M Lloyd (a3) 59 94 34.00 5 19s61 REFORMIST d (16)..........................................M Dee 59 91 15.00 6 320s9 SAVOIE td (17)..................................L German (a2) 59 87 101.00 7 230s7 INFLUENTIAL GIRL dwn (15)..Ms C Hefel (a3) 58.5 95 21.00 8 6s081 ZERO DOUBT d (18) .................................. C Newitt 58 89 21.00 9 77725 VEGAS KNIGHT d (6)................................M Zahra 57.5 96 14.00 10 36s12 OCEAN MISS dw (5)................................J Noonan 57 97 *4.40 11 77231 FALLS dwn (10) ..............................J Richards (a3) 56.5 94 17.00 12 s008s WAR TIGER h (19)........................T Nugent (a1.5) 56.5 86201.00 13 41s36 PEARL BANDIT dw (8)................................B Allen 56 95 11.00 14 43222 DIRTY DEEDS dwh (1)........................D Thornton 55.5 99 5.50 15 31342 PRINCE OF HELENA wb (13).L Neindorf (a2) 55.5 91 7.50 16 31s47 DAZZLING DAMSEL dw (2)............Scratched 55 — EMERGENCIES 17 160s2 SAN FABRIZIO dwbh (7) ............... W Price (a2) 55.5 100 5.00 18 90s40 SUKOOT dwh (9) ................................. F W Kersley 55 90 51.00 19 8302s DUSK FALLS (12)......................................... H Coffey 55 87 101.00 20 s4331 MISTER YU SHU w (14).......M Cartwright (a3) 54 92 19.00 OCEAN MISS, Vegas Knight, Dirty Deeds, Mr Tipla Gear Changes RACE 1: (1) Abrazen Laugh lugging bit on first time; (2) Deluxe Legend blinkers on first time; (5) Mimosas blinkers on first time, cross-over noseband on first time; (6) Reynaire tongue-tie on first time; (7) River Views blinkers on first time, gelded, winkers off first time RACE 2: (4) Cakewalk Baby cross-over noseband off first time; (5) Promada winkers on first time; (9) Countess Tessa blinkers on first time RACE 3: (2) Ididitforlove, (4) Li’l Kontra blinkers on first time; (3) The Centaurian stallion chain on first time; (7) Free Of Debt cross-over noseband off again, ear muffs pre-race only on first time, lugging bit off again RACE 4: (5) Declares War blinkers on again, winkers off first time RACE 5: (1) Just Hifalutin blinkers off first time, winkers on again; (2) Strome tongue-tie off first time; (4) Aimee’s Jewel cross-over noseband on first time RACE 6: (7) Never Listen blinkers on again, noseroll off first time RACE 7: (5) Cumberbatch ear muffs pre-race only on first time RACE 8: (6) Iconoclasm blinkers off again; (13) Biometric winkers on first time RACE 9: (12) War Tiger ear muffs off first time; (14) Dirty Deeds blinkers on first time Note: Race times correct at time of publication. This publication takes all care in compiling TAB details, but cannot accept responsibility for any errors. Readers are urged to check TAB information with the official lists before placing their bets. 1 12.01 Emmett’s W’beal Branch Plate 1200m 3yo Maiden SW. Apprentices can claim $23,000 No Form Horse Jockey Wgt Rtg Price 1 5 MIGRATING (7)....................................C Robertson 58 81 6.00 2 36435 TONY’S KICK (2).......................................Ms C Puls 58 91 12.00 3 08s5 YANKEE SPIRIT (3)........................Ms J Andreou 58 90 14.00 4 7s DAMASK ROSE (4) .............J B Opperman (a2) 56 97 8.00 5 74s3 MISS CLICQUOT (6) ..........................................J Hill 56 100 *2.20 6 NURIYA (1).......................................................N Farley 56 87 9.00 7 475s3 SIDEWALK SINNER (5)............... Ms T Bull (a2) 56 89 4.00 MISS CLICQUOT, Sidewalk Sinner, Migrating, Damask Rose 2 12.36 Emmett’s/John Deere Plate 1000m Maiden SW. Apprentices can claim $23,000 No Form Horse Jockey Wgt Rtg Price 1 2s37 EXTRAPOLATE b (9)........................C Robertson 59.5 99 *2.20 2 s789s JESTER MONTY (1).............J B Opperman (a2) 59.5 79 34.00 JUNGLE FLIGHT (8)................................Ms C Puls 59.5 80 26.00 3 4 s9426 SPURGE (3) ............................................. Dylan Dunn 59.5 100 9.50 5 737s BOB’S RELISH (6).....................................L Riordan 57.5 94 8.00 6 9970s DEPTHS OF BLUE (11)......................... K Bohorun 57.5 78 51.00 7 97s3 IRREWARRA GEM (7)...............................N Farley 57.5 91 21.00 8 67s LADY ZOFFANY (10) ....................................J Duffy 57.5 83 18.00 PERFECT COSTA (4)............................J Bowditch 57.5 82 6.50 9 10 46396 RUN DANCE FLY (2).............................Ms S Noble 57.5 80 26.00 11 4s58 SHERIFF’S LADY (5)................................ R Beattie 57.5 93 4.00 EXTRAPOLATE, Sheriff’s Lady, Perfect Costa, Bob’s Relish 3 1.11 We Thank Apex Club W’beal Plate 1600m Maiden SW. Apprentices can claim $23,000 No Form Horse Jockey Wgt Rtg Price 1 BOYSZEE (8)...........................................................J Hill 59.5 92 7.00 2 6s5 GLADIOLO (1)..........................................J Bowditch 59.5 98 21.00 3 s6627 HEADMAN (12) .........................................W Gordon 59.5 90 34.00 4 33 KALEB HUGH (4)......................................L Riordan 59.5 100 5.00 5 26s76 LAND OF THE BRAVE (5)..............C Robertson 59.5 99 18.00 6 33s50 NATIVE BLUE (3)................................. Dylan Dunn 59.5 93 21.00 7 5 OPPORTUNITY LOST (2)...........................J Duffy 59.5 95 26.00 8 885 CYCLONE LOUIE (10)..............................J Keating 57.5 93 16.00 9 23s95 JARRAH MISS (7).....................................Ms C Puls 57.5 94 21.00 10 s3343 JO JO EXPRESS b (17).......J B Opperman (a2) 57.5 97 *4.00 11 0s544 MAGNOLIA ROSE (14)................. Ms T Bull (a2) 57.5 98 8.00 12 0 REBEL LEYLA (15).......................................N Farley 57.5 91 26.00 EMERGENCIES 13 8s59 ROCK’N’ROLL HEART (16) ..................................... 59.5 91 16.00 14 8s796 NORFOLK LOVE (9)............................Scratched 57.5 — 15 97s77 FIORENTINO (11) .......................................................... 59.5 91 18.00 16 s06s9 FAST FOILS (13)..................................Ms K Walters 59.5 87 51.00 17 s5775 WONGA FLYER (6) ...................................................... 59.5 95 12.00 JO JO EXPRESS, Kaleb Hugh, Boyszee, Magnolia Rose 4 1.46 Bet365 Protest Promise Handicap 1600m Rating 58. Apprentices can claim $22,000 No Form Horse Jockey Wgt Rtg Price 1 23516 LORD OF THE TURF dw (3)................L Riordan 60 91 6.00 2 27731 DRAIOCHTA dw (1) ...........................C Robertson 59.5 91 *3.20 3 92s08 GUNNER GET IT DUNN d (9)........ Dylan Dunn 59.5 99 21.00 4 6s348 REDJINA tw (14)................Ms M Lawrence (a3) 59.5 94 26.00 5 00s51 CORAGGIO w (11)...............................Ms K Walters 58.5 94 16.00 6 47381 ROEDERER d (10).................................Scratched 58.5 — 7 s9s09 YOUNG CLIFFY b (5) .........J B Opperman (a2) 58.5 100 5.50 8 9s275 BOUFFON (2) .................................................................. 55.5 91 16.00 9 25809 BELLATOR (6) .................................. Ms T Bull (a2) 55 93 8.50 10 s70s5 ALI ORPHAN dw (4).............Ms L Halliday (a3) 54 90 26.00 11 6808s BALEKA (8)..................................................... S Fawke 54 85 21.00 12 7s856 BLACKLISTED w (13)....................................J Duffy 54 88 12.00 EMERGENCIES 13 s2763 HONOR THE MOMENT d (7).............Ms C Puls 54 88 21.00 14 83976 TRAFFIC COP dw (12) ................................................ 54 87 26.00 DRAIOCHTA, Young Cliffy, Lord Of The Turf, Bellator 5 2.26 Many Thanks W’nabeal Lions 1200m Rating 58. Apprentices can claim $22,000 No Form Horse Jockey Wgt Rtg Price 1 25145 HIGHWAY TO SUCCESS (6) ................ R Beattie 59.5 90 16.00 2 224s6 TEDDY MERCURY d (3)........................L Riordan 59.5 96 5.00 3 69s85 ELMORE LAD dw (1).......................... Dylan Dunn 58.5 93 11.00 4 485s5 TELEMARKETER w (13) ..........................N Farley 58 92 12.00 5 5797s COSTA MAYA (10)...............................Ms L Meech 57.5 87 9.00 6 329s2 GINNY ANN wb (11)...............................J Bowditch 57.5 100 *3.40 7 9154s COSMOTRIX (8)........................................Ms C Puls 57 87 16.00 8 42725 FUNDING d (12) ...............................................J Duffy 57 88 8.00 9 374s8 TRIPLE RED (2).....................................................J Hill 56 93 16.00 10 90s0s OUR ELLIE ROSE dw (7)................Ms K Walters 55 82 51.00 11 89959 INFERNAL dw (4) ......................................................... 54.5 89 18.00 12 99s20 AUTUMN’S BEST (9)..................... Ms T Bull (a2) 54 88 8.50 EMERGENCY 13 s4860 STATTON dwn (5)......................................................... 54 88 34.00 GINNY ANN, Teddy Mercury, Funding, Costa Maya 6 3.06 1 4.57 DNR Logistics Vicbred Pace 1720m 4yo & up RBD Mobile. $20,000 1— s8s82 ICONIC MAJOR .................. Fr 2.00 2— 33135 LA PUDDIE............................. Fr 4.50 3— 21235 FLYING ART (EM) .............. Fr 4— 56574 CEE CEE IN AMERICA..... Fr 16.00 5— 03325 BRACKENREID ................... Fr 21.00 6— 12332 MYNAMEISJEFF................ Fr 6.50 7— 14621 DOT THE EYE ....................... Fr34.00 Second Row 8— 28426 DELIGHTFUL MIA............. Fr 21.00 9— 14893 LETS MAKE TRACKS ...... Fr 14.00 10— 41062 FOOLISH PLEASURE....... Fr 7.00 11— s1224 DAYLIGHT AT DAWN ...... Fr 14.00 ICONIC MAJOR, La Puddie, Mynameisjeff, Foolish Pleasure 2 5.33 Hero Pace 1720m Claiming ($10000 not exceeding $50000) PBD Mobile. $10,000 1— 97657 LEXUS ON THE BEACH.. Fr 101.0 2— 87137 POCKET THEDEAL........... Fr 21.00 3— 51531 VAN MARA ............................ Fr 2.80 4— 57639 JOE NIEN................................. Fr26.00 5— 92527 DIKERRY................................. Fr 21.00 6— 86811 AMPLE POWER .................. Fr 4.50 7— s5338 ARDEN VOYAGER ............. Fr 5.50 QUADRELLA 5, 6, 7, 8 E/QUAD 1, 2, 3, 4 3 6.02 Vicbred Platinum Metro Trot 2240m Trotters NR 70 to 85 PBD Mobile Heat. $20,000 1— 79s67 MAH MUKKER .................... Fr 21.00 2— 7115s FREMARKSPOETRY........ Fr 4.50 3— 2s474 COL DU GALIBIER............. Fr26.00 4— 78119 TEETREETOMMY.............. Fr 7.00 5— 7405s IMSETTOGO.......................... Fr 4.00 6— 22113 BEAU GARCON ................... Fr Scr 7— 74123 PEREGRINE PHOENIX ... Fr 4.00 Second Row 8— 22252 YMBRO WASTED............... Fr 14.00 9— 23213 HATCHBACK ........................ Fr 3.50 10— s4679 CHIEF RUNNINGCLOUDFr34.00 IMSETTOGO, Hatchback, Peregrine Phoenix, Fremarkspoetry Note: Race times correct at time of publication. 1200m 7 3.46 Warrack Motel 1200m Benchmark 64. Apprentices can claim $22,000 No Form Horse Jockey Wgt Rtg Price 1 40131 PILL BOX dw (9).......................... Ms Z Lloyd (a4) 63 10012.00 2 10201 ROHLON DRUNK dw (4) .J B Opperman (a2) 62 99 16.00 3 s3817 PARK BENCH dw (13).............................Ms C Puls 60 92 34.00 4 4170s BILL THE BEE (1)........................................J Keating 59.5 90 18.00 5 31229 MALAUKA dw (7).....................................L Riordan 59.5 97 14.00 6 814s3 LUXITORAH w (6)....................................... S Fawke 58.5 99 21.00 7 2s411 THE TURFFINATOR dw (12)..... Ms T Bull (a2) 58.5 95 *4.20 8 07s09 STRATEGIC FORCE w (8) ...............................J Hill 58 98 26.00 9 1s75 TYCOON RONNIE (5)..........................J Bowditch 58 96 8.00 10 53428 SUNDAY NIGHT TEA dw (10)..................J Duffy 57 95 21.00 11 6s321 EUPHEGENIA (14).......................................N Farley 56.5 92 5.50 12 33419 I’M STILL STANDING (3).................... Ms L Boyd 56 98 16.00 EMERGENCIES 13 27551 OVER THERE d (11)............................... K Bohorun 57.5 95 8.00 14 035s3 UNO VELOCE dw (2)............................J Bowditch 56.5 97 6.50 THE TURFFINATOR, Euphegenia, Uno Veloce, Over There 8 4.26 Bet365 Racing Refunds Handicap 1800m Rating 58. Apprentices can claim $22,000 No Form Horse Jockey Wgt Rtg Price 1 77523 EL SANTO b (8).....................................................J Hill 60 90 8.00 2 41244 QUANTRELL w (5) ...............................Scratched 60 — 3 32174 ARTHURAS (4)...................................... Dylan Dunn 59 88 14.00 4 627s0 BARMAH AL (6).......................................W Gordon 58.5 85 51.00 5 47s21 DELEGATED dw (14).........................C Robertson 58 96 *4.80 6 35451 FRATELLO w (11)............................. Ms T Bull (a2) 58 86 8.50 7 s0486 LONDON TOWN w (10) ..........Ms K Quilty (a3) 57.5 86 21.00 8 67s43 CLEVER MAN b (2) .............J B Opperman (a2) 57 100 6.50 9 331s0 TANGO GOLD w (15)...............................L Riordan 57 93 16.00 10 56188 VELVET THUNDER (18) ....................Scratched 57 — 11 109s9 ZABEXTRA dw (7).............................Ms K Walters 56.5 88 18.00 12 0s563 NORTHERN BLISS (13).............................N Farley 55.5 86 14.00 EMERGENCIES 13 72543 SOUTH BEND (12).................................Scratched 56.5 — 14 0s994 LUCADONIS w (3) ........................................................ 56 86 18.00 15 66821 SAVVY ACQUISITION d (17) .................................. 56 82 16.00 16 45690 GO FERRANDO dw (16) ............................................ 56 84 34.00 17 623s8 WRITTEN RULZ w (9)............................... S Fawke 56 82 26.00 18 53473 BASSONS dw (1) ............................................................ 54.5 88 18.00 DELEGATED, Clever Man, El Santo, Fratello Gear Changes RACE 1: (1) Migrating blinkers on first time; (4) Damask Rose hind bandages on first time RACE 2: (4) Spurge blinkers on again, winkers off first time; (5) Bob’s Relish pre-race ear muffs on first time; (7) Irrewarra Gem blinkers on first time; (11) Sheriff’s Lady blinkers on first time RACE 3: (5) Land Of The Brave nose roll on again, winkers on first time; (8) Cyclone Louie blinkers on first time; (9) Jarrah Miss cross-over noseband on first time, hanoverian noseband off first time, nose roll off first time RACE 5: (2) Teddy Mercury visors on first time; (5) Costa Maya blinkers off first time, cross-over noseband off first time; (6) Ginny Ann blinkers off first time, tongue-tie off first time, winkers on again; (9) Triple Red blinkers on first time; (13) Statton front bandages off first time RACE 6: (2) Benatari barrier blanket on first time, blinkers off again, winkers on again; (3) Gingerson winkers on first time RACE 7: (2) Rohlon Drunk blinkers on again, winkers off again; (12) I’m Still Standing near-side bubble cheeker on first time, lugging bit off first time; (13) Over There bit lifter on first time RACE 8: (8) Clever Man cross-over noseband on again; (14) Lucadonis blinkers on first time LEGEND: t Won at track. c Won here this distance. d Won this distance on another course. w Won on rain affected going. n Won at night. s Spell of three months. b Beaten favourite last start. h Home track. D Disqualified. F Fell. P Pulled up. L Lost rider. CODE: MH TREBLE 6, 7, 8 Second Row 8— 44225 YORKSHIRE .......................... Fr 9.00 9— 52310 YOUNG ROOSTER............. Fr 14.00 10— 12341 GLENAVRIL KING.............. Fr 4.50 VAN MARA, Arden Voyager, Glenavril King, Ample Power Pony Xpress Handicap Rating 58. Apprentices can claim $22,000 No Form Horse Jockey Wgt Rtg Price 1 0s524 THAT SONG d (9)................................C Robertson 60 97 8.50 2 6s602 BENATARI dw (1) .............................Ms J Andreou 59.5 95 16.00 3 5s768 GINGERSON tdw (4) ..................... Ms T Bull (a2) 59 97 14.00 4 8s3s2 TAVOLIERE MIST (13)..................................J Duffy 58 98 8.00 5 10s30 GOODNESS GRACIE (7) ..................................J Hill 57.5 92 12.00 6 9s372 RUSHIN’ RHONDA (8)........................J Bowditch 57.5 99 5.50 7 48435 SHIP OF DREAMS dw (12) ...............Scratched 57.5 — 8 39079 EPAULETTE PRINCE (3) .......................J Keating 57 93 26.00 9 50012 END OF DAY (5)............................................N Farley 56 96 12.00 10 27472 COMIENDO w (14)...............J B Opperman (a2) 55.5 97 16.00 11 22122 DISHY’S (10) ........................Ms M Lawrence (a3) 54.5 98 *4.80 12 98335 WINDCHILL w (11)........................................................ 54.5 100 9.50 EMERGENCIES 13 14s74 FRISKOCITY d (6)........................................C Quilty 54.5 95 51.00 14 43767 TECOFSKY d (2)........................................... S Fawke 54 94 34.00 DISHY’S, Rushin’ Rhonda, That Song, Benatari MELTON HARNESS SATURDAY DAILY DOUBLE 5 & 7 CODE: CR TRACK: GOOD (4) RAIL: TRUE 11.45 Celebrating 20yrs Of The ARHOF 1000m 2 12.20 WARRACKNABEAL RACES SATURDAY QUADRELLA 5, 6, 7, 8 4 6.31 Vicbred Platinum Metro Trot 2240m Trotters NR 70 to 85 PBD Mobile Heat. $20,000 1— 76415 ANYWHERE HUGO........... Fr 4.50 2— 04918 ROYAL CHARLOTTE........ Fr 16.00 3— 98338 FEAR NOT .............................. Fr26.00 4— 5s751 NO REPUBLIC...................... Fr 10.00 5— 35231 GEORGIAS PRIDE.............. Fr 14.00 6— 2433s SCRUFFY DOOLAN.......... Fr 16.00 7— 56554 NEPHEW OF SONOKO ... Fr 7.50 Second Row 8— 22s74 BRANDLO PRINCE............ Fr 2.50 9— 51544 MOONSHINE LINDA........ Fr 5.50 10— 99191 RAVE ON HALL ................... Fr 10.00 BRANDLO PRINCE, Anywhere Hugo, Moonshine Linda, Nephew Of Sonoko 5 7.03 Melton Toyota Pace 2240m NR 78 to 94 PBD Mobile. $20,000 1— 2— 3— 4— 5— 6— 7— 38123 6s454 34187 37296 3s946 07371 65127 EXPLICIT CASTLE............. Fr 6.50 TORRID SAINT.................... Fr 5.00 CASTLE RETREAT............. Fr 6.50 BOY FROM BONDI............ Fr 5.50 SOEXTRA................................ Fr 10.00 MAJOR MANBAR.............. Fr 5.50 IM NO OUTLAW.................. Fr 6.50 M1/C3 - Class of race (one metro win/three career wins). RBD - Random barrier draw. PBD - Prefential barrier draw. ODM - Out of the draw in mobiles. RODM - Right out of the draw in mobiles. ODS - Out of the draw in stands. RODS - Right out of the draw in stands. EOD - Moved to extreme outside draw. RHCP - Rehandicapped. TR - Trotter. C&G - Colts & geldings. (C) - Concession driver. (C,cl) - Claiming concession driver BIG 6 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 Second Row 8— 54353 MAESTRO BELLINI........... Fr 16.00 9— 65659 LOVE INA CHEVY .............. Fr 21.00 10— 91529 ASSASSINATOR ................. Fr 14.00 11— 86796 ROMAN AVIATOR............. Fr26.00 BOY FROM BONDI, Castle Retreat, Torrid Saint, Explicit Castle 6 7.35 Nutrien Equine Pace 2240m Mares NR 70 to 89 PBD Mobile. $20,000 1— 81243 ITZAMAJOR SURPRISE Fr 21.00 2— 55774 MADAME ANNIE................ Fr 51.00 3— s5832 FINAL PEACE ....................... Fr 21.00 4— 83634 ROCKASAKI.......................... Fr 6.50 5— 82351 STILL HUNGOVER ............ Fr34.00 6— 07s11 SPELLBOUND...................... Fr 1.30 7— 12221 IOLANTA................................. Fr 14.00 Second Row 8— r2224 THE PANTHEIST ................ Fr 16.00 9— 86645 PICK UP LINE ....................... Fr 21.00 10— 71435 DELIGHTFUL JAZZ........... Fr 12.00 SPELLBOUND, Rockasaki, Itzamajor Surprise, Final Peace 7 8.07 Mimosa Homes Pace 2240m NR 68 to 77 PBD Mobile. $20,000 1— 43651 ONA HIGHWAY TOHELLFr 5.50 2— 71826 STINGRAY TARA................ Fr 5.00 3— 41775 TOBY OGARA (EM)........... Fr 4— 516s4 YANKEE GOLD .................... Fr 21.00 5— 64455 BELITTLED ............................ Fr34.00 6— 25406 AZZA.......................................... Fr26.00 7— 96121 RADIUS .................................... Fr 14.00 FRONT LINE: MOBILE (7) STAND (7) Second Row 8— 16431 WOULD YOU MIND .......... Fr 7.50 9— 64694 HUGO ROCKS ...................... Fr26.00 10— 64275 PUNTARNO STRIDE ........ Fr 14.00 11— 37750 MONGIANA........................... Fr 7.50 12— 33s24 JILLIBY NITRO .................... Fr 2.80 13— 96912 HULI NIEN .............................. Fr 21.00 ONA HIGHWAY TOHELL, Jilliby Nitro, Mongiana, Stingray Tara Second Row 8— 58510 ICICLE....................................... Fr26.00 9— 59736 DELS DESTINY .................... Fr 3.50 10— 422s6 A JEWEL IN THE CROWNFr 5.00 11— 70s92 MAJESTIC MANNEQUINFr 4.50 12— 11471 LEANNE LEEANN .............. Fr 7.50 13— 6s0s5 PROSTHESIS ........................ Fr 21.00 DELS DESTINY, Majestic Mannequin, A Jewel In The Crown, Leanne Leeann 8 8.42 TAB Young Pedro Free For All 1720m NR 90 to 120 PBD/L4$ Mobile. $24,000 1— 87629 SMITHSTARS LEXUS....... Fr 151.0 2— 44070 RISHI.......................................... Fr 17.00 3— 140s2 RUPERT OF LINCOLN..... Fr26.00 4— 52134 MAX DELIGHT..................... Fr 1.35 5— 71216 BONCEL BENJAMIN........ Fr 10.00 6— s1713 JILLIBY CHEVY................... Fr 4.60 7— 6919s BETTOR BE THE BOMB . Fr 10.00 MAX DELIGHT, Jilliby Chevy, Bettor Be The Bomb, Rupert Of Lincoln 10 9.42 Ticketblaster Vicbred Pace 1720m 4yo & up RBD Mobile. $10,000 9 9.16 Alamora Tarneit Now Selling Trot 2240m Trotters NR 56 to 69 PBD Mobile. $10,000 1— 2— 3— 4— 5— 6— 7— 13214 22223 79167 63195 06286 37170 1884s NIGHT WHISPERER......... Fr 21.00 CLASSY SPIRIT................... Fr 5.00 FLING ABOUT (EM).......... Fr BOOTLEG BERT.................. Fr 16.00 HOLLYS MISS MOLLY..... Fr34.00 CARNERA............................... Fr34.00 RIGONDEAUX...................... Fr 16.00 1— 59366 SEW WHAT (EM)................ Fr 2— 17812 KISSMELVIS.......................... Fr 9.00 3— 23623 BRING THE FLAVE............ Fr 16.00 4— 64944 ROCK ON PLAYBOY......... Fr34.00 5— 151s9 STEFSASTAR........................ Fr 5.00 6— 72155 BLISSFULL MIND .............. Fr26.00 7— 04714 EXCITER.................................. Fr 16.00 Second Row 8— 95359 MANASSA SKY ................... Fr 21.00 9— 21235 FLYING ART .......................... Fr 1.50 10— 21884 OUR SIR OLIVER................ Fr 21.00 11— 9589s WILLEM................................... Fr 16.00 FLYING ART, Stefsastar, Kissmelvis, Willem This publication takes all care in compiling TAB details, but cannot accept responsibility for any errors. Readers are urged to check TAB information with the official lists before placing their bets.
thecourier.com.au Saturday May 15, 2021 THE COURIER 65 SPORT AFL welcomes back Thursday night lights AFL PREMIERSHIP contenders Port Adelaide and Geelong will clash in the first of three Thursday night fixtures when the marquee timeslot returns to the competition's schedule in June. The AFL on Thursday confirmed its fixture for rounds 13-15, with the Power-Cats encounter at Adelaide Oval one of the highlights. West Coast host Richmond on a Thursday night in round 14, then Brisbane meet Geelong in round 15. FIXTURE HIGHLIGHTS ■ ROUND 13 - Thursday, June 10: Port Adelaide v Geelong, Adelaide Oval, 7.40pm. ■ ROUND 14 - Thursday, June 17: West Coast v Richmond, Optus Stadium, 8.10pm; Friday: Geelong v Western Bulldogs, GMHBA Stadium, 7.50pm. ■ ROUND 15 - Thursday, June 24: Brisbane Lions v Geelong, Gabba, 7.20pm; Friday: Richmond v St Kilda, MCG, 7.50pm; Saturday: Port Adelaide v Sydney, Adelaide Oval, 7.40pm; Sunday: West Coast v Western Bulldogs, Optus Stadium, 3.20pm. Most clubs playing on Thursday nights will be coming off a bye, however, the Lions (five days) and Cats (six) will do battle after short breaks. "Thursday-night primetime footy returns with three huge match-ups across three different states," AFL broadcast and scheduling boss Marcus King said. "With the support of the AFLPA and clubs, we can utilise up to one five-day break per club subject to certain parameters and this has helped in achieving and optimising this next block of Thursday matches." Round 13 also features the return of the popular 'Big Freeze' feature match between Melbourne and Collingwood. It will be played at the MCG on the Queen's Birthday Monday for the first time since 2019, having been wiped off the calendar last year because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Round 13 will also see St Kilda play a home game against Adelaide in Cairns, which hosted four matches during the coronavirus-affected 2020 season. "It is great for the fans of St Kilda and the Crows, as well as fans in Queensland, to attend and host a Saturday night fixture at Cazalys Stadium," King said. Rounds 13 and 14 will feature standalone Sunday clashes and conclude a three-round bye period, which sees six clubs each week have a break. Regular nine-match rounds resume in round 15, with the schedule from round 16 onwards still to be determined. McKeown, McKeon post blistering times SWIMMING Emma McKeon recorded the fastest 100m freestyle time this year at the Sydney Open on Friday. Picture: AAP AUSTRALIAN swim stars Kaylee McKeown and Emma McKeon have clocked this year's world-best times in their respective events at the Sydney Open. The 19-year-old McKeown broke her own Commonwealth and Australian records in the 200m backstroke on Friday. McKeown's time of two minutes 04.31 seconds is the quickest in the world in the event in the past 18 months. And McKeon has recorded the fastest 100m freestyle time this year to notch another victory over Cate Campbell. McKeon triumphed at the Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre Open in 52.29s, bettering this year's previous world-best mark of 52.43s set by Campbell at last month's national titles. Campbell set that time in a heat at the nationals, with McKeon beating her in the final. And McKeon repeated that feat on Friday with a sizzling personal best to eclipse Campbell (53.27s) and Mad- ison Wilson (53.78s). "I've just got a lot stronger and done a lot of work in the gym, that's where I think I've made big gains," McKeon said. "And every time I get to race Cate and be up against the best in the world it adds to my confidence and it's just good race practice." McKeown's personal best in the 200m backstroke final came after she went hard in Thursday night's heat. "I planned to come back this morning and see what we could do, so I'm pretty impressed that we were able back up some pretty good swims," McKeown said. "I just trusted myself a bit more in the first 100m today to get out a little faster which did hurt a lot in the back-end. "It's always our plan to put as much pressure on as we can at these meets to get the most race practice we can.'' Australia's Olympic swimming trials will be held in Adelaide on June 12-17, where McKeown will take on stalwart Emily Seebohm, who placed second in Friday's final. Red faces after BikeExchange car topples cyclist at Giro CYCLING AUSTRALIAN cycling has endured a calamitous day at the Giro d'Italia as last year's runner-up Jai Hindley suffered on the sixth stage and saw his hopes of winning the title take a potentially fatal knock. It also proved an embarrassing afternoon for Australian outfit Team BikeExchange on Thursday, as they ended up having to apologise after their team car inexplicably ran into the back of a cyclist, knocking him to the ground. The Australian driver, the team's sporting director Gene Bates, was later expelled from the race. The blessing was that the Belgian rider, Pieter Serry (Deceuninck-Quick Step) was able to remount and finish the stage. Gracefully, he later accepted their apology. Western Australian Hindley, who just missed out on winning the title last year, lost valuable time in the general classification battle after getting dropped on the climb with just over two kilometres left of the 162km slog in the rain from Grotte di Frasassi to San Giacomo. At the end of the ascent, the DSM co-leader, along with Frenchman Romain Bardet, trailed home 34th, two minutes 38 seconds behind the stage winner, Swiss Gino Mader, who claimed his maiden grand tour victory. His struggle meant that Hindley is now 25th, a forbidding 3:29 behind the new race leader, Hungary's Attila Valter, who took the Maglia Rosa off Alessandro De Marchi. The big talking point of the day, though, came on the approach to the final ascent, about 10km from the finish as Bates drove the Team BikeExchange support car ran straight into the back of the unsuspecting Serry. "Our sport director Gene Bates has spoken directly to Pieter Serry and to Deceuninck-Quick Step to apologise personally following the incident on today's stage 6," Team BikeExchange said on Twitter. "We're all happy to see that Pieter was able to finish the stage." Gino Mader celebrates as he crosses the line to win the sixth stage of the Giro d'Italia. Picture: AP
66 THE COURIER Saturday May 15, 2021 thecourier.com.au SPORT FOOTBALL Wounded Tigers stick to their guns TIGERS # # RICHMOND coach Damien Hardwick will continue to back his side's famed pressure and surge brand of football against Greater Western Sydney on Saturday night in the face of a mounting injury toll. The Tigers are reeling from a 63-point hammering by Geelong in round eight and have tackled off-field distractions in recent days, with star duo Shai Bolton and Daniel Rioli involved in a nightclub scuffle that left both nursing injuries. Rioli (black eye) will play against the Giants at Marvel Stadium, but Bolton (broken wrist) has been added to the reigning premiers' long list of absentees. Dion Prestia, Kane Lambert, Shane Edwards and captain Trent Cotchin are also missing from a depleted midfield that was out-muscled by the Cats in the Tigers' heaviest defeat of the season. "If you don't get your hands on the ball you're defending for a hell of a long time and you're always going to get beaten up on the scoreboard," Hardwick said. "Sometimes you can hurt your own system with the way you use the ball and the way you move the ball forward, but we'll always continue to back-in the way we play because we know it holds us in good stead. "When the whips are cracking we know we're thereabouts and our very best footy is really, really hard to beat." When the whips are cracking we know we're thereabouts and our very best footy is really, really hard to beat. Damien Hardwick Hugo Ralphsmith will debut for Richmond against GWS and Hardwick expects a fierce response from the likes of second-tier midfielders Jack Graham, Marlion Pickett and Riley Collier-Dawkins. The Giants are also nursing a raft of injuries but have onballers Callan Ward, Josh Kelly, Jacob Hopper, Tim Taranto and Tom Green in good form, and have won four of their past five games to surge into top-eight contention. Richmond chief executive Brendon Gale has expressed his frustration at being forced to play a home game away from the MCG, saying this week it will cost the club "hundreds of thousands of dollars". But Hardwick doesn't see it as a major issue for his team. "The game's at Marvel Stadium and we're happy to play anytime, anywhere," Hardwick said. Daniel Rioli will play against the Giants despite nursing a black eye from a nightclub scuffle. Picture: AAP AFL TEAMS ROUND 9 1.45PM SATURDAY AT SCG 2.10PM SATURDAY AT UNIVERSITY OF TASMANIA STADIUM SWANS V MAGPIES HAWKS V KANGAROOS Sydney FB HB C HF FF FOL INT Collingwood Cunningham Rampe Hewett Fox McCartin Dawson Lloyd Kennedy Blakey Wicks Heeney Hayward Papley Franklin McLean Hickey Parker Mills McInerney, Rowbottom, Warner, Florent Emergencies: O’Riordan, Stephens, Sinclair, Bell In: Hewett, Heeney Out: Sinclair (Omitted), O’Riordan (Omitted), Errol Gulden (Injured) Mayne Moore Quaynor Keane Hoskin-Elliott Pendlebury T Brown Mihocek De Goey Cameron Grundy Sidebottom C Brown, Daicos, Henry, Wilson Hawthorn Maynard Noble Poulter Thomas McCreery Crisp Emergencies: Cox, Macrae, Madgen, Rantall New: Wilson In: Wilson Out: Roughead (Injured), Murphy (Injured) FB HB C HF FF FOL INT Frost Impey Phillips Wingard Koschitzke O’Meara Emergencies: Hartley, Shiels, Cousins, O’Brien Ins: O’Meara, O’Brien Outs: Howe (Managed), Jeka (Omitted), Morris (Omitted) FB HB C HF FF FOL INT Young McKay Atley Ziebell Walker Hall Powell Simpkin Dumont Turner Taylor Zurhaar Mahony Larkey Thomas Goldstein Cunnington Davies-Uniacke Garner, Menadue, Lazzaro, Campbell Emergencies: Garner, Menadue, Lazzaro, Campbell Ins: Garner, Dumont Outs: Bonar (Injured), Stephenson (Injured), BETTING: HAWKS $1.33, KANGAROOS $3.37 4.35PM SATURDAY AT METRICON STADIUM 7.25PM SATURDAY AT MARVEL STADIUM SUNS V LIONS TIGERS V GIANTS Lemmens Farrar Powell Corbett Flanders Atkins FB HB C HF FF FOL INT Gardiner Andrews Rich Adams Zorko Bailey McCluggage Daniher McStay Hipwood McInerney Lyons Robertson, Prior, Lester, Mathieson Starcevich Birchall Ah Chee McCarthy Cameron Robinson Emergencies: T Berry, Coleman, Fullarton, Ballenden Ins: Out: Coleman (Omitted) FB HB C HF FF FOL INT Astbury Vlastuin Broad Houli McIntosh Collier-Dawkins Rioli Ralphsmith Lynch Martin Nankervis Baker Mansell, Pickett, Castagna, Balta 7.40PM SATURDAY AT ADELAIDE OVAL POWER V BULLDOGS Western Bulldogs Burton Clurey Aliir Hartlett Jonas Byrne-Jones Drew Wines Amon Fantasia Marshall Motlop Rozee Dixon Gray Ladhams Boak Powell-Pepper Bergman, Bonner, Farrell, Georgiades Emergencies: Frederick, Hayes, McKenzie, Mayes In: Ladhams, Bonner Out: Houston (Injured), Frederick (Omitted), Lycett (Suspension) FB HB C HF FF FOL INT B Smith Keath Williams Johannisen Naughton Lipinski Weightman Dale R Smith Hannan Wood McNeil Scott Bruce Sweet Cordy Daniel Duryea Treloar, Bontempelli, Macrae, Liberatore Emergencies: Young, West, Butler, Crozier Ins: Williams, Weightman, R Smith Out: Khamis (Omitted), Crozier (Managed), Hunter (Injured), West (Managed) BETTING: POWER $1.64, BULLDOGS $2.27 Grimes Short Naish Aarts Riewoldt Graham Emergencies: Ross, Caddy, Coleman-Jones, Rioli New: Ralphsmith Ins: Grimes, Ralphsmith Out: Ross (Omitted), Bolton (Injured), Edwards (Injured) BETTING: SUNS $3.80, LIONS $1.27 Port Adelaide Greater Western Sydney Richmond Brisbane Graham Collins Markov Ballard Ellis Greenwood Swallow Rosas Lukosius King Burgess Rankine Ainsworth, Anderson, Bowes, Weller Emergencies: Brodie, Fiorini, MacPherson, Sexton New: Atkins, Rosas Ins: Rosas, Atkins Out: Sexton (Omitted), Holman (Injured), Miller (Suspension) FB HB C HF FF FOL INT North Melbourne Hardwick Hartigan Scrimshaw Jiath Morrison Worpel Hanrahan Breust Moore Lewis McEvoy Mitchell Hartley, Shiels, Cousins, O’Brien BETTING: SWANS $1.29, MAGPIES $3.64 Gold Coast FB HB C HF FF FOL INT FB HB C HF FF FOL INT FB HB C HF FF FOL INT Buckley Taylor Whitfield Cumming Kelly Hopper Hill Hogan Greene Flynn Briggs Taranto Idun, Riccardi, O’Halloran, Green Buntine Ash Perryman Lloyd Himmelberg Ward Emergencies: Stone, Bruhn, Sproule, Shipley New: Briggs In: Riccardi, Hogan, Briggs, Buntine, Flynn Out: Stone (Omitted), Finlayson (Suspension), Keeffe (Injured), Mumford (Managed), Bruhn (Omitted), Sproule (Omitted) BETTING: TIGERS $1.53, GIANTS $2.52 LADDER AFTER ROUND 8 P W L D For Agst % Pts MELBOURNE WESTERN BULLDOGS PORT ADELAIDE GEELONG BRISBANE LIONS SYDNEY WEST COAST RICHMOND GREATER WESTERN SYDNEY FREMANTLE ST KILDA GOLD COAST CARLTON ADELAIDE ESSENDON COLLINGWOOD HAWTHORN NORTH MELBOURNE 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 7 6 5 5 5 5 4 4 4 4 3 3 3 2 2 2 - 1 2 3 3 3 3 4 4 4 4 5 5 5 6 6 6 8 - 714 793 706 728 694 723 738 654 641 632 607 589 711 643 745 601 561 455 492 528 553 571 596 660 676 636 652 673 734 583 747 744 779 684 763 864 145.1 150.2 127.7 127.5 116.4 109.6 109.2 102.8 98.3 93.9 82.7 101.0 95.2 86.4 95.6 87.9 73.5 52.7 32 28 24 20 20 20 20 16 16 16 16 12 12 12 8 8 8 -
thecourier.com.au Saturday May 15, 2021 THE COURIER 67 FOOTBALL SPORT Coach reassures West after Dad's rant Port call up Ladhams for Bulldogs clash Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge says he's reached out to young forward Rhylee West (pictured) after his father, club great Scott West, criticised his team selection on social media. Rhylee was dropped after playing his first full game for the season against Richmond. It prompted a Facebook post from his father, who won seven best and fairest awards across 324 games at Whitten Oval, reproaching Beveridge for "absolutely disgraceful management". Port Adelaide has summoned Peter Ladhams to replace suspended ruckman Scott Lycett for Saturday night's high-stakes encounter with the Western Bulldogs. Lycett's four-game ban for a sling tackle opened the selection door for Ladhams, who hasn't been sighted in AFL ranks since being dropped after round four. The Bulldogs will be without Lachie Hunter, who was unable to complete Friday's session - he had surgery on a broken hand on Monday. Rioli's fate to be decided next week EAGLES Sam Taylor will marshal an inexperienced GWS backline in their clash with reigning premiers Richmond on Saturday night. Picture: AAP Taylor ready to lead young defence GIANTS YOUNG gun Sam Taylor, having schooled himself throughout summer by studying some of the AFL's best defenders, is ready to marshal GWS's inexperienced backline in arguably his greatest test yet. Taylor will play his 43rd game when the Giants tackle Richmond at Marvel Stadium on Saturday night, when he will also assume the role of defensive general. The injury-enforced omis- # # # I've played on both Lynch and Riewoldt, definitely looking forward to it. Sam Taylor sion of Lachie Keeffe, who has joined Phil Davis and a stack of GWS backmen on the sidelines, means Taylor's responsibility has grown since last week's dominant performance against Essendon. The 22-year-old has been one of GWS's most consistent contributors throughout a 4-4 start, playing on the likes of Lance Franklin, Taylor Walker and Nat Fyfe. Tom Lynch or Jack Rie- woldt will be next. Taylor can't wait, having missed last year's grand-final rematch against the Tigers because of a bacterial infection that resulted in a long stint in hospital plus the loss of 10 kilograms and - at his worst - - the capacity to walk. "I've played on both Lynch and Riewoldt, definitely looking forward to it. They're both great players," he said. "I find Lynch quite hard to play on. He's so strong and dominant, runs really well. "Riewoldt is one of the smartest forwards going around, he just has great timing and footy smarts. A bit like Toby Greene, they just know the right time to lead and sometimes you just can't stop them." Taylor has spoken with Keeffe and coach Leon Cameron this week, with the latter urging the West Australian to keep things simple while directing teammates Isaac Cumming, Connor Idun and Jack Buckley. WEST Coast captain Luke Shuey says he's still got plenty of love for Willie Rioli despite the star forward's "bad mistake" that could affect the club's flag hopes. The Eagles are set to decide by next week whether to sack Rioli after the 25-year-old was caught with 24.23g of cannabis during a screening at Darwin airport. West Coast were furious Rioli failed to inform them about the incident, with the club only finding out last week when a journalist called them to ask about it. It then took the Eagles several days to be able to get in contact with Rioli, who has been living in the Tiwi Islands. Shuey says he has empathy for Rioli, but acknowledges the goalsneak has now made a series of bad mistakes. "My relationship with Willie has been good. I love him," Shuey told Triple M on Friday. He said it was important for the club to show a united front when the decision on Rioli is handed down. "The important thing is, whatever decision the board or the footy club make, we get everyone to buy into it," Shuey said. "We don't condone what he's done. He made the wrong decision, he's made a couple of wrong decisions in his past." Hawks wary of veteran Kangaroos in battle of cellar-dwellers HAWKS HAWTHORN will be wary of North Melbourne's experienced campaigners when they face off in a bottom-ofthe-ladder clash in Launceston on Saturday. The match shapes as a must-win for Hawthorn, chasing their third victory of the year - but winless North Melbourne have improved significantly in recent weeks. The likes of Jack Ziebell, Ben Cunnington and Todd Goldstein have been typically positive - while young gun Tom Powell has been Hawks onballer Jaeger O'Meara. Picture: AAP particularly impressive. "They've been really strong the last two or three weeks," Hawthorn coach Alastair Clarkson said. "(Jack) Ziebell and (Aaron) Hall playing across half-back have been really strong for them and (Todd) Goldstein and (Ben) Cunnington. "It's been their old brigade - the guys that are experienced and they're just really showing the way for their younger players and they've been able to show some good form. "We're hoping we can show the same - some of our leaders play some good footy tomorrow with some of our younger guys stepping up as well and hopefully it'll be a really good contest." Clarkson cited both Hawthorn and North Melbourne's recent strong performances against ladder-leaders Melbourne as reason to expect a fierce contest. "We've both played Melbourne in the last two or three weeks and both sides were in front at half-time," Clarkson said. "... Obviously when you play the good sides it's being able to sustain that sort of performance for four quarters and both we and North couldn't do that against Melbourne. "But there was parts of our games we really liked, play- ing against good sides." Hawthorn have regained key midfielder Jaeger O'Meara after two weeks on the sidelines with "groin and hip discomfort", along with big man Tim O'Brien. But forward Jack Gunston will miss at least two weeks and could well be sidelined until after the mid-season bye - after a back issue flareup while veteran Shaun Burgoyne (ankle) is at least a week away. The Kangaroos lost Jaidyn Stephenson (wrist) and Aiden Bonar (ankle) to injury.
68 THE COURIER SPORT Saturday May 15, 2021 thecourier.com.au Time that the Miners start to play as a team BALLARAT MINERS BY GREG GLIDDON THE challenge has been set for the Ballarat Miners to make the most of their undoubted talent and play as a combined unit when they clash with Ringwood on Saturday night. Two bad home losses where the team was plagued with inconsistency has left the club vulnerable at 2-3 and with three away games in a row, including next week's double-header, a win against a Ringwood side which also only has two wins on the season - is critical. Coach Brendan Joyce has spent a lot of time this week getting the cohesion right in the unit and he says the turnaround in form is just around the corner. "Shorty (Sam Short) has had two training sessions and two games, Jock (Perry) has had three sessions and three games, what we saw is that they forgot the offence, they haven't trained enough and I think that's part of it. "It's disappointing that it has happened, but I'm not surprised by it, it was always going to take a little bit of time. "We worked a lot on our zone offence on Tuesday night to make sure we are remembering what we are supposed to do and I think this is the teething problems you face when you bring players in." There's no doubt in the Miners' talent with many in the squad of earning NBL contracts, but Joyce knows that for that to occur players need to work as a team. "The quicker we gel, the better it will be," he said. "We're not gelling, let's be ON GUARD: WestVic's Ava Sharman has been a star in the opening rounds. WestVic looks to continue its form HOCKEY CALLING THE SHOTS: Miners coach Brendan Joyce wants a consistent defensive effort from his team which he says will lead to stronger offence. Picture: Adam Trafford honest, but we will and what I have to look at right now is periods of the game when we do. "Probably 28-30 minutes was pretty good against Frankston, but we've got to find four quarters because you're playing quality teams each week. "Frankston, for exam- ple, six of those guys have played a lot together for a lot of years, we're very inexperienced, so why are still in the process of finding our consistency and cohesion. It's there, but we've just go to find it on a consistent basis. You're never as bad as you think you are, but you're never as good as you think you are." Joyce said the key to beat Ringwood was gelling on the court. "You hear of teams that don't necessarily get along off court, but gel well on the court, well we don't have that issue, everyone gets along pretty well," he said. "Collectively as a group, there's really good signs there, but you just can't nail it on the head when it is going to happen. "It could happen on Saturday, it could take another couple of weeks. We're good enough if everybody plays their role, we should get the job done." The Miners clash with Ringwood tips off at 8pm. WESTVIC'S men find themselves just one point off second spot after last week's six goal haul against St Bernards. This weekend the team takes on the longest road trip in Men's State League 3, heading to Churchill to face Latrobe Valley. On paper, this would be a game that WestVic would have penciled in for a win at the start of the year, but there is a tough of trepidation giving a whole host of impressive youngsters will be absent due to representative duty at the country championships. Meanwhile, the women's team will be keen to continue their dominant start to the season, chasing a fifthstraight win when they clash with seventh placed Melton. WestVic sits on top of the ladder, but incredibly has the same points, goals for and goals against as second placed Frankston. So while there is no doubt they would be favourites for the contest, they need to maintain their form to stay on top of the Women's State League 2 – GREG GLIDDON Rush can see a win ahead BALLARAT RUSH ON THE ROAD: Millie Cracknell was one of the stand out performers for the Ballarat Rush in the loss to top team Frankston last week. Picture: Adam Trafford RINGWOOD'S star Marena Whittle is the player the Ballarat Rush will need to stop if it is to secure its third win of the season when the two sides clash this evening. Whittle helped herself to 38 points and 15 rebounds in the last match against Knox, hitting more than half her team's score and bringing down just under of the rebounds. But despite her starring role, Ringwood fell 14 points short of Knox. The Rush, who missed Kristy Rinaldi last week, ran the unbeaten Frankston to 11 points after coach Eric Hayes implored his side to focus on selfless defence. While it meant the Rush struggled to score managing just 50 points on the night despite some clear, open looks early in the match, it at least meant they stayed competitive against the competition front runner. You would expect a more attacking mindset from the Ballarat side who will be looking to continue their solid away form, having won two of its three matches on the road so far. The Rush will be looking for a big game from Alicia Annie Collins. Froling at centre, while Claire Constable, Kasey Burton and Milly Sharp will also be looking for strong performances to be able to put the team back on the winners list.
Saturday May 15, 2021 THE COURIER 69 thecourier.com.au ] SPORTFOOTY HQ 2021 thecourier.com.au CHANGE: Current Ballarat coach Joe Carmody with 1971 coach Len Templar. Mighty Swans to share old tales BFNL FOOTBALL BALLARAT'S history-makers will have a chance to tell stories of the glory days and reminisce over a golden year in the Swans' history. The club will invite players from its 1971 team to reunite for a luncheon to honour the 50th anniversary of a memorable premiership. Premiership coach Len Templar will be in attendance and speak on the day. Templar holds the record of most years spent as Ballarat coach; leading the prestigious club for 15 seasons across three separate stints: (1958-1967, 1970-1972, 1977-1978). The 13.7 (85) to 5.7 (37) triumph against Beaufort in 1971 was Templar's second premiership as the Swans' coach. The 50-year reunion will be held on Saturday, May 29, starting at 12pm - before the Swans' round seven clash against East Point. Any former premiership players or club members wishing to attend are invited to RSVP to Trecia, at 0402 413 107, before Wednesday, May 26. – MATT CURRILL MILESTONE MAN: Lake Wendouree stalwart Nathan Pring runs away from his Bacchus Marsh opponent. Laker notches record BFNL FOOTBALL BY MATT CURRILL HAPPY DAYS: Nathan Pring celebrates a goal for the Lakers. STARTING out, Nathan Pring says he would have been happy to play just one senior game for his beloved club, let alone 150. Yet, the Lake Wendouree stalwart will write his name into the record books when he charges out alongside his teammates to take on Sebastopol on Saturday. 'Pringa', as he's known in footy circles, was reflective ahead of his milestone game. "I'm pretty happy and pretty proud to have played that many games at the one club," Pring told The Courier. "I remember back playing under 19's I was happy just playing with my mates and would have been happy play- ing at least one senior game. "To have played 150 with the club, I'm pretty proud of that actually, to be honest." After the weekend, Pring would have played 256 games for his boyhood club - 150 in the senior ranks, 41 under 19 games and 74 as a junior. The forward hasn't spent his whole career at Lake Wendouree, having crossed to Carngham-Linton in 2012 for a three-season stint to play with his brother. However, a return to the Lakers would beckon with the allure of a newly-resurfaced Wendouree Reserve and the chance to reunite with mates proving too strong. "It's my home club, and it's a family club. I've got ‘‘ I would have been happy playing at least one senior game. To have played 150 with the club, I'm pretty proud of that actually to be honest. Nathan Pring good mates and friendships there," Pring said. "(It's great) having a beer with the boys after a good win, and because it is a fam- ily club, it's good just getting around the older supporters and having a chat with them." Pring was a member of Lake Wendouree's history-making 2010 side that won the merged club's only premiership to date. The Laker also represented the Ballarat Football League on three occasions. "The 2010 premiership (is a highlight)," Pring said. "The other one would be that in 150 games, I think I've only missed finals once. I've had a successful time at the club, and we haven't had too many bad years in the lower part of the ladder. "Going back to the club (the highlight) would just be the mateship with the boys and making life-long friendships." AFL pair selected for first game together CHFL GEELONG premiership players James Kelly and Shannon Byrnes have been named to play their first game together for Gordon. Byrnes made his debut for the Eagles in their round one 68-point smashing of Skipton but has not been sighted since, owing to Melbourne Demons duties at AFL level. Kelly made his debut for the club in round four, slotting in beautifully down back to assist in the 101-point win over 2019 preliminary finalists Newlyn. The pair will now run out together in one of Gordon's biggest tests to date, as it takes on Buninyong. "It will be awesome, it'll be good fun," Kelly told The Courier. Co-coach Ron Watt said it was great for the club to see the two friends out on the field together. "They're great players and even more so they're great people. To have them around the club has been fantastic for the whole group," he said. "They've both been at training and helping out with different components of the game and brought a lot of knowledge to the place already. "They're as keen as anything to get out there and play together." Gordon is off to a flyer in the Central Highlands Foot- ball League, sitting 4-0 and first on the ladder. It's fixture doesn't get any easier, however, as it takes on Buninyong this weekend. "We're expecting they'll be pretty tough opposition," Watt said. "Their results so far have indicated that they're, again, going to be up around the mark. "We'll be really keen to have a good strong hit-out." – OLLIE NASH LONG AWAITED: AFL pair James Kelly and Shannon Byrnes will be a welcomed sight for Gordon when it faces Buninyong. Picture: Kate Healy
70 THE COURIER Saturday May 15, 2021 thecourier.com.au SPORT SOCCER City chasing Victory as it backs youngsters HIGH HOPES: Paige Daly could return from injury this week. Picture: Kate Healy Can this be the game for the girls? BALLARAT FC WOMEN BALLARAT City's women will be confident of getting on the board this weekend, with a home game against Keilor Park, the only other team yet to open their account in Women's State League North West. There was little the City girls could take of the clash with Elwood in the previous round, conceding two goals within the first 10 minutes of the game before eventually going down 5-0. This Sunday's home clash should provide City with its best opportunity to get on the board, and it is hoped a possible return of goal keeper and co-captain Paige Daly who suffered a knock to her knee two weeks ago could be the catalyst for a return to form. It is hoped that gradually some more players will be able to be added to the squad in coming weeks. Like Ballarat City, Keilor Park sits anchored near the bottom of the ladder, having scored just four goals in its first four matches. Sunday's game is at Morshead Park and is scheduled to kick-off at 2pm ON THE RUN: Mohammed Chlihi in action for Ballarat City against Geelong last weekend. Picture: Lachlan Bence BALLARAT CITY MEN BY OLLIE NASH THERE will be a youthful feel to Ballarat City's men's side when it hosts Melbourne Victory on Saturday, with just three players over the age of 20 in the starting line-up and eight players aged between 16 and 19. "It's really exciting for the club," coach Adam Grinholz told The Courier. "It's definitely something that we've been talking about throughout the pre-season ... in terms of allowing and giving young players an environment and an opportunity to play and show what they can do. "It's something that is very forbidden in a lot of senior environments and something we've been talking about and really wanting to do." It's a case of rewarding players for their effort and commitment according to Grinholz. "Their effort, their attitude, their professionalism, their character, they concentrate on football, they just think about football and they do what is asked and they do it the best they can," he said. "They'll run through a brick wall for any of their teammates." City will welcome Hassan Hadi and Charif Mohammed to the starting line-up. Huri Mwarabu will move back to Tristan Romein his traditional spot at centre back after a stint at right back. "It should be good to see him there and see him competing against some other young players," Grinholz said. The youthful City will welcome Victory to town hoping to go one better than their 2-1 defeat to Geelong in round seven. Sitting fifth on the ladder with three wins, two draws and two losses, Victory won't be easy beats, however, City coach Adam Grinholz believes his side can get the job done after a tough fixture in the last few weeks. "It was just hard playing three games in seven days and making one change each of those games," he said. "It's nice this week to actually have training and actually have preparation when last week we didn't train." While Victory have scored the least amount of goals of the top six sides, Grinholz said it's their control of the contest that is their most damaging trait, which usually leads to low scoring, close games. "We can't allow them to have control over the game," Grinholz said. "Without the ball we have to make sure that our pressure is really good on the ball and make it a little bit more chaotic and make them unsettled. "With the ball we have to basically break down what they want to do and make them do different things and change their patterns." Kick-off is 3pm on Saturday at Ballarat Regional Soccer Facility. Vikings need quick recovery SEBASTOPOL VIKINGS GOAL KICKER: Sebastopol Vikings layer Owen Turbitt has been in goal kicking form this season. Picture: Lachlan Bence WHEN you're on top of the ladder, it rare that you head into any match needing a win, but that's just the task that faces the Sebastopol Vikings this week, who will be looking to bounce back from a couple of down matches. While there's nothing wrong with a 1-1 draw against a side last week that the club has traditionally struggled to combat, coming off the back of the season's first loss, there are a few danger signs that will need to be taken care of this week. This weekend though the club should have no con- cerns about being up and about when it travels to face arch rivals Point Cook. While on paper, the Vikings should be too strong for the ninth placed opposition, these are two clubs that have had a fierce rivalry with each other over a number of years. In 2017, it was late Vikings goals against Point Cook that essentially saw Sebastopol earn promotion. Point Cook also earned promotion that year and the clubs have been going toe-to-toe pretty much ever since. The Vikings will be keen to get back their consistency on Goalkeeper Michael Henry. the score sheet this week and will look to the likes of Owen Turbitt to continue his strong goal scoring form. Turbitt has scored in three different matches this year.
thecourier.com.au Saturday May 15, 2021 THE COURIER SPORT Ballarat should unite for future of A-League OPINION BY GREG GLIDDON NO SPORT in this country has missed golden opportunities to make the most of its potential than soccer. Despite the success of the national teams in qualifying for World Cup finals and Australia and New Zealand gearing up to host the Women's World Cup in 2023, the major competition in the country, the A-League is floundering. And right in the middle of that is Western United. Earlier this season the club played in front of the lowest - non-lockout - attendance ever recorded in this country when officially 990 people attended a Monday night fixture at AAMI Park. Some at the ground suggest the official attendance may have counted legs, rather than actual numbers, given the sparsity of the attendance that night. Speaking to The World Game afterward, United chief executive officer Chris Pehlivanis said the circumstances surrounding the staging of that fixture had made attracting a crowd difficult. "We also clashed with schedules of homework, schooling, parenting and the timeslot wasn't ideal either, at 7pm, considering kids have got school the next day and (they wouldn't) be home until 10pm, parents chose not to come," he said. Yes, that was a one-off, and while you have to understand the challenges faced by the league this year with rescheduling happening all over the place, low crowds are a common thread for the club despite boasting arguably the most talented squad in the competition. When it was introduced into the A-League in 2017, it was based on the promise that the club would have its own 15,000 seat home venue at Tarneit within a couple of years. But four years later, the first sod hasn't even been turned at the venue, despite assurances that it is 71 THE TIDE IS RISING FOR BALLARAT BALLARAT SC FRESH off a 6-1 win over Maribyrnong Green in the last round, Ballarat SC will be confident of scoring back-to-back wins when it hosts Surfside Waves in State League 5 West at Trekardo Park on Saturday. The victory in the previous round has seen a pressure release on the club who will be looking to continue its good form with a winnable match at home. Surfside Waves sits just one point ahead of Ballarat on the ladder. Saturday's match is scheduled to kick-off at 3pm. LAST CHANCE: United's Alessandro Diamanti. Picture: Adam Trafford HOME GROUND ADVANTAGE: You only have to look at Western United's 4-1 demolition of Macarthur FC this season to know how important a home ground is. Picture: Adam Trafford "on track" to begin in July or August this year. Even if the stadium does get underway, realistically, the club would not be able to open the venue until the first game of the 2023-24 season. In the meantime, the club is a nomad and is simply unable to build a regular following due to the transient nature of games. This year Western United has played six home games at AAMI Park, three games at Mars Stadium, two games in Geelong and two games in Tasmania. It's simply unsustainable for any club trying to build a base. Which is why the club and the league should look to bed down Ballarat as the club's base for at least the near future while it gets a foothold in Melbourne's western suburbs. We're not suggesting playing all home matches in Ballarat, derby's against Melbourne Victory and Melbourne City need to be played where bigger crowds can be accommodated in the city and if the club is determined to continue with the Tasmania experiment and if it provides much needed commercial opportunities, then let it do so. But it's clear Geelong doesn't want United, preferring to keep Kardinia Park for its AFL and AFLW clubs, which leaves Ballarat, which is why this city needs to come to the party and make it commercially viable now. Let's be honest here, Mars Stadium is an AFL stadium, but as opposed to Morshead Park which is a soccer pitch, Mars offers 10,000 capacity, a perfect pitch every game and most importantly, broadcast and sponsorship opportunities that the other doesn't. And for those who say Ballarat simply doesn't have the population to sustain a club, you only have to look at the Central Coast Mariners to know that regionally based clubs can work. The City of Ballarat is keen to sign a long-term agreement with the club to base its women's team in Ballarat going forward, its men's team needs to be an integral part of that discussion. If you live in Melbourne's western suburbs, Ballarat is an easy venue to reach and you only have to look a the train platform on AFL game day to know that Ballarat residents are happy to travel. The other advantage of basing United here would be the potential for the growth of the game. Every week, hundreds of people play in Ballarat. Western United already has a pathway program with Ballarat City, imagine what that exposure could do for the game in this town? If the A-League and the City of Ballarat is serious about growing the game across the nation, then bedding down Western United in Ballarat and continuing after the new stadium is built at Tarneit, should be a priority. IT'S NOW OR NEVER FOR UNITED A-LEAGUE AFTER a 3-0 loss against Perth on Wednesday night, it's a now or never situation for Western United when it clashes with Sydney FC on Saturday afternoon. In an incredibly tight A-League season, United sits in eighth position on the ladder after two bad losses, but remarkably is only five points adrift of second spot but it will need everything to go right when it clashes with one of the powerhouses of the A-League on Saturday.The match at Mars Stadium gets underway at 2.35pm. DECORATE FOR LESS Home and garden coupons, discounts and promo codes available now at australiancoupons.com.au
72 thecourier.com.au THE COURIER Saturday May 15, 2021 SPORT # facebook.com/ballaratcourier twitter.com/ballaratcourier BASKETBALL Can the Miners finally put it together? PAGE 68 GOOD RUN: Tim Clarke has enjoyed some highs and lows in his career at Carngham Linton, 300 games a great reward for the club champion. Picture: Kate Healy HISTORY-MAKER Clarke to become first footballer to play 300 games for Carngham-Linton CHFL BY OLLIE NASH ONE of Carngham-Linton's last remaining premiership players from the Lexton Plains Football League, Tim Clarke, will become the club's first footballer to reach 300 games against Ballan today. Debuting in 2000 as a 16-year-old, Clarke has been through the highs of four senior premierships (2004, 2006-2008) in the Lexton Plains and the lows of no senior finals experiences in the Central Highlands Football League. The 37-year-old told The Courier the people at the club have kept him there for the last 21 years. "Just a good club. Family orientated and just a good vibe, good people," he said. Since his debut he's en- ‘‘ He's hung in there, he means a lot ... he's just been magnificent. Greg Spratling joyed a best and fairest win, runner-up best and fairest and some coaches awards in his early years. He said he never envisioned 300 games as a possibility when he started out with the Saints. "Definitely not. Pretty lucky in the early years of the senior career that I won a few flags that kind of kept me going and wanted to win more," he said. President Greg Spratling said he's been a great stalwart of the club for a long time. "He means the world (to the club). He's just one of those blokes, you see people post on the player page how much they want to play with him," he said. "He's hung in there, he means a lot, juniors and senior wise with his playing career he's just been magnificent. "You'll see the support out there that he'll get and how much he actually means to the club." Among other surprises to come for Clarke on the day, the playing group put together a video presentation for him during the week, featuring messages from former coaches and teammates. The netball game will start later than scheduled, so they can be at the ground when Clarke runs out. Stay ahead with livestock news and information that matters from across the country. Find commercial and stud stock all in one place! Get the edge with Livestock Connect livestockconnect.com.au livestockconnect.com.au Make the connection
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6 THE COURIER Saturday May 15, 2021 thecourier.com.au REAL ESTATE Eight months of dreaming before action takes over Homebuyers reveal their path to purchase habits in latest real estate survey Joanne Crawford AUSTRALIANS spend about eight months dreaming about buying a new house before taking any active steps to purchase, new research on real estate behaviour has found. The research, commissioned by realestateview.com.au, found homebuyers then spend about 10 months, on average, actively in the market before deciding on a property and finalising the sale. The "dreaming" phase is when a person first considers moving house or buying property, but hasn't started the heavy research. They are reasonably sure what type of property they want but may be undecided on the details, perhaps even the location. The next step in what realestateview.com. au calls the "path to purchase" is the "considering" phase. It lasts about six months, during which the person starts to look at various properties for sale. "They are actively seeking ideas and inspiration, nutting out the details of what they want in their new home or investment," Paul Tyrrell, chief marketing officer of realestateview.com.au, said. "In the considering phase, buyers are firming on plans to move in the next year, and price and repayment considerations are starting to come into the picture." During the "active" phase, which lasts three to four months, the buyer narrows their property choices, conducting inspections, perhaps putting in an offer and arranging finance approvals. It's a task-driven phase involving internet searches and information gathering. "At last, the buyer reaches the 'purchase' phase when the 'sold' sign goes up and they can look to move in," Mr Tyrrell said. "Looking back, many buyers realise it's been almost 20 months since they first entertained the idea of moving. They'll wonder where the time went!" Mr Tyrrell said realestateview.com.au commissioned the research in conjunction with ACM's research arm Chi Squared to help it better understand how to support property buyers to find the information they were seeking at the right time and in the right place. ACM, publisher of this newspaper, and realestateview.com.au have built a market-leading, multi-faceted property media and data offering. "The research largely confirmed what our experience was telling us," Mr Tyrrell said. "In the dreaming phase, people are drawn to real estate sections in newspapers. "As they move into the considering phase, print remains strong but general online searches and property websites become more important. "In the active phase, buyers are most likely to use a dedicated real estate portal like realestateview.com.au to find exactly the property they are after." ACM and realestateview.com.au have developed a three-step approach to property marketing and sales that is designed to talk to buyers at every stage of their "path to purchase". "Our bundled solution captures people at every stage of their property journey whether they are just thinking about their dream home or actively seeking to buy," Mr Tyrrell said. "We offer the power of print through ACM's newspapers, digital extension products that use social media and off-site targeting to reach buyers and then of course, we have our realestateview.com.au listings platform. "Our aim is to help vendors reach potential buyers at all stages of their path to purchase." The Chi Squared research was conducted in November last year. More than 1200 people participated in the research, with the biggest cohort between 25 and 34 years and living in regional centres. Homebuying starts with a dream, before consideration and action take over. Picture: Shutterstock Property buyers lean on different types of media at different stages of their journey. 1JFWS YMJ \FWSNSL XNLSX ^TZW YJJS NX GJNSL GZQQNJI TSQNSJ ITQQ^XIWJFRTWLFZ
thecourier.com.au Saturday May 15, 2021 THE COURIER 7 REAL ESTATE Lifetime pensions, are they really as good as they sound? NOEL WHITTAKER noel@noelwhittaker.com.au THE government's recent retirement income review pointed out that many retirees live on just the income from their superannuation, rather than drawing down on the balance as they progress through retirement. As a result, many retirees die with a major chunk of their financial assets unspent, sacrificing their own standard of living, and leaving more to their beneficiaries. In December 2016, the Treasury called on income-stream providers to develop products that would solve this problem, but to date, the industry has been slow to take up the challenge. After a lot of talk and not much action, we finally have one fund that has come up with an interesting solution. QSuper, one of Australia's largest superannuation funds, has just launched a new product, the Lifetime Pension, which pays a fortnightly income for life. It is designed to ensure you or your estate get back at least your initial investment, irrespective of how long you live. Ideally you would receive your return by income, but for a premature death it may be by death benefit. For example, if you invest $100,000 and die after receiving $60,000 in income, your beneficiaries will receive the final $40,000. You can open a Lifetime Pension with your super any time between your 60th and 80th birthdays. Annual rates of income per $100,000 invested range from $6164 to $10,834 for singles - a bit less if you take the option to cover your spouse's life too. These pension rates are quite a bit higher than a lifetime annuity or an account-based pension drawn at the minimum. The reason is simple: the money is pooled and invested in a balanced growth option. Apart from the fund's low management fees and the cost of insuring the money-back death benefit, all of the money is spent on income. However, that also points to the products three drawbacks. First, this isn't a product where you can withdraw lump sums or exit after a six-month cooling-off period - you are permanently purchasing an income stream. Second, after you've received your purchase price as income, no death benefit is payable. And third, unlike a traditional annuity which pays fixed income for life, this product pays variable income for life. Every 1st of July, the previous year's income is adjusted based on how the pool performed against a benchmark net return of 5 per cent. A major benefit of this Lifetime Pension product is that only 60 per cent of the sum invested is assessed for the assets test (and after you pass your official life expectancy it drops to 30 per cent). This therefore gives assets-tested pensioners an immediate rise in their age pension, in addition to the income from the product. Also, it may allow people who are currently unable to get the age pension because they are over the assets test by a small margin to qualify for at least a part pension. This product may not be suitable for income-tested pensioners because 60 per cent of the income is assessed for the income test - this is a much higher proportion than people who are subject to deeming. Personally, I wouldn't recommend anyone put all their money into a product like this, as it provides no flexibility to withdraw lump sums. However, may be worth considering in conjunction with an account-based pension, as the combination would offer a good income for life. ■ Noel Whittaker is the author of Retirement Made Simple. Email: noel@ noelwhittaker.com.au AGENT PROFILE AGENT PROFILE AGENT / RAY WHITE AGENT / BALLARAT REAL ESTATE PHONE: WILL MUNRO 0427 401 798 PHONE: TASH GUINEA 0439 831 058 Will Munro is an integral part of the Ray White Ballarat team with a genuine passion for the real estate industry. Will’s success has recently lead him to becoming a partner of Ray White Ballarat. Focusing on residential sales including houses, units & land, Will has a strong understanding on how to market your property to achieve a premium price. Will has been part of the Ray White Ballarat team since March 2012 and has been recognized year on year for his high level of sales success which includes becoming an Allan White Elite Performer in 2017/2018 & 2019/2020 which puts Will in the top 3% of the entire Ray White network over 1000 offices. When Will isn’t selling real estate, he is spending time with his wife Karli and kids Everleigh & Fox enjoying all that Ballarat has to offer. Tash Guinea is known as an agent who develops strong client relationships which helps drive the successful outcomes that she achieves. Tash is passionate about the real estate industry and is highly experienced in sales. She delivers on her promises and as such commands a loyal following of happy clients. Highly motivated to maximise value for each and every sale she is able to skilfully harness her formidable negotiation skills and energetic approach to consistently outperform. As a result she is often recommended and referred by past clients. Tash is a family person and brings with her a ‘family values’ based approach to her real estate practices. She is easy going in her demeanour but highly organised and professional in her execution. She is genuinely a pleasure to deal with. You would be wise to appoint Ballarat Real Estate Pty Ltd and Tash Guinea as your agent.
8 THE COURIER Saturday May 15, 2021 thecourier.com.au Alternative ways to invest in property IF YOU are looking to invest in property, there are many ways to do this without becoming a residential landlord. There are property syndicates, commercial property, land banking and investment funds to name just a few. "There is no denying property is one of the safest forms of investment, especially considering the significant capital growth in property values nationally at the moment," said Toby Balazs, CEO of realestateview.com.au. "To get ahead in property investment, it's imperative to fully immerse yourself in the market, attending auctions, subscribing to property news and engaging with agents who are experts in their local area," said Toby. "With property prices at record highs, we have seen more and more mum and dad buying in partnership with their children, to not only assist their children in entering the market but also to reap the benefits of property investment for themselves." According to realestateview.com.au property # We have seen more and more mum and dad buying in partnership with their children Toby Balazs JOIN FORCES: Property syndicates suit those who may have a limited budget and want to see long-term growth rather than flip properties. Photo - Shutterstock. syndicates are also an increasingly affordable way people can buy an investment property for sale and then develop their property portfolio across all forms of investments, especially property investments. Rather than find an in- vestment property for sale and accept the compromises that come with your budget, a property syndicate allows you to pool your resources to expand your property investment options. Property syndicates suit those who may have a lim- ited budget and want to see long-term growth rather than flip properties. Getting into the market sooner, however, allows you to see returns sooner than you would if you had to save for an extra two-three years for a deposit on your own. Look to commercial Commercial properties can be great investments. But according to realestateview. com.au, they do come with their risks. The choice between investing in residential or commercial should eventually be a simple one and usually depends on your financial position and what you hope to get out of your investment. The upside is commercial tenants are invested tenants. Their business is their lifeline so they have a greater incentive to take care of your property. They also meet the costs of many outgoings that you would have to face as a residential investor. This includes taxes and council rates, maintenance costs, utilities, cleaning and garbage disposal. On the downside, commercial properties can run the risk of being vacant for months at a time. 3XW \RXU LQYHVWPHQW LQ VDIH KDQGV &KRRVH WKH UHDO HVWDWH SDUWQHU WUXVWHG E\ JHQHUDWLRQV RI %DOODUDW IDPLOLHV 5HDO ([SHULHQFH 5HDO ([SHFWDWLRQV $UPVWURQJ 6WUHHW 6WK %DOODUDW ZZZGRHSHOVFRPDX
thecourier.com.au AGENT’S CHOICE Saturday May 15, 2021 THE COURIER 9 AGENT’S CHOICE BUNINYONG DELACOMBE CA 128B1 SOMERVILLE STREET 16 TAIT STREET A - | B - | C - | D 113716.7 A 3 | B 1 | C 2 | D 614 PRICE / Auction Sat 29th May @12:00pm AGENT / Ray White - Josh Todd: 0428 621 004 PRICE / $415,000-$440,000 AGENT / Doepel Lilley & Taylor - Leigh Hutchinson: 0407861960 Open for inspection: Sat 15/05 1:30 - 2:00pm realestateview ID: www.realestateview.com.au/{doc.ReferenceID} Open for inspection: Saturday 11.00am-11.30am realestateview ID: www.realestateview.com.au/13597844 Lifestyle: Highly sought yet seldom found, situated only 1700 metres from Buninyong’s town centre this property consists of two titles each favourably zoned “Rural Living” offering potential for further development (subject to council approval). Features: Elevated and predominantly cleared (approximately 60% grazing) with some areas of native timber the property offers multiple suitable locations to establish your home in this peaceful setting. Mains power is connected and the property has a number of historic outbuildings and a former dwelling (all now uninhabitable) which are relics of past farming activities. A genuinely once in a lifetime opportunity to secure a significant parcel on the edge of this ever popular township. Location: This property is situated at the Western end of Somerville Street and vehicular access to this section of Somerville Street is only possible from Eason’s Road. Lifestyle: Presenting as a fantastic opportunity, this neat and tidy 3 bedroom home is great for anyone looking for a compact family home, retirees downsizer or potential investment opportunity with a rental appraisal of $330pw. Features: Emphasis on spaciousness and low maintenance living; featuring 3 bedrooms with built in robes, master with ensuite and walk in robe, open plan kitchen, meals and living space including gas Rinnai energy saver heating, and a carport or great optional outdoor undercover entertaining area for all year-round enjoyment. All set on 614m2 block providing you with an option to extend utilising the land (STCA) making this a larger family home and giving a true sense of purpose that makes living in such a convenient location enjoyable. Location: Perfectly placed close to Delacombe Town Centre, walking distance to childcare and schools plus only a short drive to the local bowling club and 5 min to Ballarat CBD. AGENT’S CHOICE AGENT’S CHOICE SOLDIERS HILL NEWINGTON 416 NEILL STREET 3 QUEEN VICTORIA STREET A 3 | B 2 | C 2 | D 688m2 A 4 | B 2 | C 2 | D 520m2 PRICE / $995,000 - $1,090,000 AGENT / Ballarat Real Estate - Brian Te: 0477 429 859 PRICE / $880,000 - $950,000 AGENT / Buxton - Mark Nunn: 0409 412 518 Open for inspection: Sat 12:30 - 12:50pm realestateview ID: www.realestateview.com.au/ Open for inspection: Saturday 11.00AM - 11.30AM realestateview ID: www.realestateview.com.au/135991778 Lifestyle: A quality designed Victorian home in one of Soldiers Hill’s best tree-lined streets. Conveniently positioned within walking distance to multiple primary schools, the Ballarat CBD, train station and local eateries and cafes is this immaculately presented family home. In one of Ballarat’s blue-chip locations is this once in life time opportunity to secure this expansive residence. Entering the home, your eyes will be drawn to the quality, period detail, soaring ceilings and polished floorboards retaining character features of yesteryear. The king size master bedroom is filled with natural light through its stunning bay window and has a WIR and en-suite including a shower, vanity, granite stone benchtops and separate toilet. The formal living is an ideal sitting area or lounge and is adjacent to the study or home office. The heart of the home has been designed with entertaining in mind and is every chef’s dream. Lifestyle: For those looking for a central location lifestyle Features: From the attractive garden surrounds, lovely welcoming veranda, you’ll fall in love the minute you step inside. Featuring polished timber flooring, bathed in natural light, plenty of storage with quality fittings from front to back, inside and out. This gorgeous home incorporates four good size bedrooms with the master bed room including a wonderful ensuite and walk-in robe. The wonderful open plan living area incorporates a modern classy kitchen. The living area overlooks the wonderful undercover alfresco area, perfect for entertaining family and friends. Outside features a stunning mineral salt inground pool with heat pump and an oversized double car garage/ workshop. Location: Situated only minutes from Ballarat CBD, Lake Wendouree, medical facilities, retail shops, cafes, restaurants and outstanding schooling, this attractive double fronted character home with all the modern-day feature comforts is positioned to perfection and in a class of its own
309 Armstrong Street North Soldiers Hill 3A 1B 1C 2F Stunning Fully Renovated Home This absolutely stunning solid brick home from the Californian Bungalow era has been fully renovated and offers modern living with the original character and charm of yesteryear. Immaculate in presentation, the home incorporates three large bedrooms, two with built in robes. The large entrance opens into a front formal living with double doors leading though to a separate living area with gas heater. Continue through the home leads to an open plan kitchen and dining. Kitchen is equipped with gas appliances, oven, dishwasher, double sink and ample storage. From the dining area, doors fully open up to an outside paved alfresco, overlooking a stunning well-designed gardening area, perfect for sitting back and watching the kids play. Private Sale Price $1,100,000 - $1,200,000 Inspect Saturday 12.00PM - 12.30PM Contact Mark Nunn 0409 412 518 Tim Veal 0419 561 915 43 Midlands Drive Ballarat North 3A 2B 2C 2F Large Family Home – Ballarat North School Zone Located in a popular locale within Ballarat North is this beautiful home that offers two separate living zones, 3 large bedrooms, 2 bathrooms (master ensuite WIR) with remaining 2 bedrooms having BIR & 2 separate living zones all on a low maintenance allotment with DLUG that accommodates Drive through access to the backyard and double gates for genuine side access for off street caravan, trailer storage. The main bathroom is centre to the home fitted with a spa bath and separate toilet. Sitting on approx. 650m2 with DLUG being larger than normal at approx. 6 x 7.9m with direct access to the home. Private Sale Price $530,000 - $550,000 Inspect Saturday 11.00AM - 11.30AM Contact James Montano 0424 157 499 Brayden Dorney 0408 124 576
thecourier.com.au AGENT’S CHOICE Saturday May 15, 2021 THE COURIER 11 AGENT’S CHOICE SEBASTOPOL BLACK HILL 34 VICTORIA STREET 16/10 SIMPSON STREET A 3 | B 1 | C 2 | D 774m2 A 1 | B 1 | C 1 | D 101m2 PRICE / $429,000 - $439,000 AGENT / PRD Nationwide - Catharina Hartzheim: 0429 880 290 PRICE / $215,000 AGENT / Bartrop Real Estate - Thomas Reardon: 0458 207 065 Open for inspection: Sat 12.30 - 1.30PM realestateview ID: www.realestateview.com.au/13629707 Open for inspection: By Appointment realestateview ID: www.realestateview.com.au/13672494 Lifestyle: Representing an exciting beginning for those buyers seeking a comfortable family home, a solid investment or an opportunity for future development with a fabulous 774m2 allotment (subject to council approval). This home is the very essence of low maintenance living, which sits to the front of a large allotment with a freestanding garage and numerous sheds & storage to the rear. Features: The kitchen is fitted with a cosy gas heater, along with a touch of 70’s with chocolate floral tiles & laminate cabinetry. Eating with family or lounging in the sunshine is not a problem, as the rear of the home has been neatly enclosed for a sun soaking dining experience. A gas log fire warms the lounge, while original picture rails, timber trims & a neutral palette keep a touch of nostalgia in tack. Location: This fantastic single level weatherboard benefits from a well-connected street & proximity benefits to all the action of Sebastopol. Lifestyle: This home unit is a must-see for investors, first home buyers and those seeking comfortable easy-care living. Features: Centering around spacious open plan kitchen, dining and living area in a great atmosphere. The kitchen itself has previously updated benchtops and modern oven/stovetop. Good-sized bedroom with ample built-in robes, whilst the bathroom has also been previously modernised. Outside is a low maintenance courtyard, backing onto natural timbered reserve. Carport also included on title. Location: This position offers the best of both worlds. A leafy complex backing onto a natural reserve, whilst also just minutes drive to the CBD. An excellent unit and location for the future. Ballarat Central A3 B1 C2 703 Sebastopol Street Well located! Entry level + charm & potential Sound and solid 3 bedroom weatherboard home on 405sqm corner block. Perfect location close to main city centre, hospitals, etc. Separate living room features gas heating, and the bright kitchen features electric cooking and generous bench space. All 3 bedrooms are of similar size, and the bathroom laundry combo features cast iron clawfoot bath, shower recess, wc and laundry trough. Outside there is great yard access to a single carport and garden sheds, back verandah and 2nd toilet. Be quick to inspect as entry-level properties like this don’t stay on the market for long. - Sound & solid 3 bedroom & gas heating - Spacious kitchen & clawfoot bath - Corner block 405sqm & carport Sale $399,500 Contact John Morris 0418 543 637 Open House Saturday 10.30am-11.00am Office 5331 2000
12 THE COURIER Saturday May 15, 2021 thecourier.com.au REAL ESTATE GOLD COAST OPULENT HAMPTONS-STYLED COUNTRY HOME HAS INSTANT STREET APPEAL A grand scale luxury farmhouse design HOUSE DESIGN Vickii Byram SITUATED in the sprawling rural community of Tallai, on the outer edge of the Gold Coast, is a home with a unique take on the luxurious Hamptons style and the timeless comfort of the Australian country aesthetic. Fontaine, by Australia's top builder Metricon Homes, is an acreage design, spanning 600 metres square, combines contemporary farmhouse living with the glamour of that exclusive south fork community of Long Island, New York. "We've seen a dramatic increase in requests for Australian Hamptons and similar designs. It's easy to see why as it combines our shared love of relaxed outdoor living, entertaining and coastal locations, while adding elements that make the style our own," says Adrian Popple, design director of Metricon Homes. "We started the design with a vision of white country style, open truss gables, set against contrasting grey painted James Hardie Linea Weatherboards that create uniform shadow lines. "Elements such as feature mouldings, corner stops, exposed rafters and thick window frames were used to accentuate the coastal look and create consistency with exposed beams inside the home," Adrian says. By creating a seamless transition between indoor and outdoor areas, the home has a light, airy feel from the moment you enter the openplan living, dining, kitchen. The white ceiling beams and truss are contrasted by HardieGroove panels creating textural lines that draw the eye out to the alfresco area and back garden. The AFFORDABLE LUXURY: The design elements of this Australian Hamptons home meld interior with exterior for an elegant yet eminently livable family dwelling. panels took half the time of individual timber board installation, thus being a less expensive option yet still giving a look of luxury. The family and dining room is grounded by rich ebony floorboards, adding to the look of expert craftsmanship seen on the exterior. The rest of the palette is muted and ornamentation is kept to a minimum for a more contemporary feel. In the kitchen and butler's pantry, the white walls contrast with light grey cabinets that have pared back detailing that nods to the traditional shaker style of The Hamptons. The splashbacks and counter tops are marble. The master suite - the largest of the four bedrooms - extends the play of textures, muted tones and stonework with large format tiling in the ensuite, walk-in wardrobe cabinetry and raked ceilings with exposed beams. "Plus, the durable James Hardie fibre cement composition makes them resistant to impact and damage from cracking, moisture, rotting, fire and termites, so we were able to use them under eaves and on the raked ceilings of the alfresco area and cabana." Along with the property's generous guesthouse, the cabana perfectly flanks the back of the home from its place adjacent to the 8x4m swimming pool. By mirroring the detailing of the main building, it shows how easy it is to create consistency in additional living spaces. "This is especially important on big blocks with multiple structures, which are becoming more popular as people adapt to working from home and move to outer suburbs for better blocks. "The Fontaine has the breezy elegance and craftsmanship you see in the Hamptons, combined with the rustic charm of Queenslander and country designs. "It's a vision we wouldn't have been able to achieve with brick as it's visually too heavy, while render wouldn't have provided a contrast to the lines of the open truss gables," Adrian says. The Fontaine provides the ultimate sanctuary on a grand scale and an affordable budget, making it the ideal family home. To get the Australian Hamptons look see jameshardie.com.au. For Metricon Homes and the Fontaine go to: metricon. com.au. Ugly vegetable plants that deserve a chance in the garden GARDENING John Gabriele WHEN it comes to fruit and vegetables there are the good, the bad and the ugly. It is the ugly ones that are often overlooked purely based on their appearance, but looks can be deceiving. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder and these vegetables are more than gorgeous as an addition to your dinner plate. For example, kohlrabi may not look all that attractive with its large swollen stem that grows atop a cabbage-like root, giving the appearance of swollen turnip with a rosette of blue-green leaves. The name is German and translate to "cabbage turnip" but it is not a root vegetable. The stem of kohlrabi grows The choko is more than its looks. above ground and can be purple, white or green depending on variety. Ugly or cute depending on your perspective, kohlrabi makes a great conversation piece in the garden and the inner flesh can be eaten raw in salads, roasted or stir fried. Celeriac is another ugly plant punctuated by its rather unattractive name. Celeriac is related to celery and the foliage looks remarkably similar, but unlike celery the leaves are rarely eaten. Celeriac is grown for its swollen root tuber which has a knobby outer appearance with tightly twisted roots. The flavour is remarkably like celery and is ideal as a mash, in soups, stews or roasted. Salsify would have to be one of the unluckiest vegetables when it comes to appearance, looking like nothing more than a brown stick. What salsify lacks in appearance, it makes up for in flavour with a mild oyster taste. This makes it a versatile vegetable to use in the kitchen. It requires a deep soil enriched with organic matter to fully develop long tapered carrot-like roots for harvesting. Be careful if you grow salsify as it can become weedy in some areas. One ugly fruit that has the capability of polarising gardeners is the humble choko, not so ugly, as it looks somewhat like a pear, albeit with a knobbly appearance. Choko was in fact renowned as the poor man's pear some 50 years ago. The beauty of choko is that it takes on the flavour of whatever else it is cooked with, so it makes a great extender for apple pies and in stews. If you decide to plant a choko, be warned, they are vigorous tendril climbers and can take over. Despite their appearance some of the ugliest vegetables can be the most flavoursome and are well worth a second look.
Fertile 50-Acre Block Just North Of Miners Rest A 1 3 7 G ri ff i n s R o a d , C o g h i l l s C re e k Country & Lifestyle • 5 0 a c r e l a n d h o l d i n g o ff e r s f e rt i l e s o i l , s t o ck & d o m e s t i c w i t h 6 0 m e ga l i t r e wa t e r a l l o c a t i o n P ri c e $ 9 4 5 , 0 0 0 - $ 9 9 5 , 0 0 0 • L o w m a i n t e n a n c e b r i ck v e n e e r f a m i l y h o m e w i t h f u l l w i d t h v e r a n d a s , t h r e e b e d r o o m s p l u s a B C • I n f r a s t r u c t u r e i n c l u d e s a n 18 x 12 m s h e d p l u s a 6 x 9 m ga r a g e b o t h w i t h p o w e r & c o n c r e t e f l o o r For Sale Now or EOI Closes Tuesday 15th June at 4.00PM • T h e l a n d i s d i v i d e d i n t o e i g h t p a d d o ck s , a b o u t 7 5 , 0 0 0 l i t r e s o f t a n k wa t e r & b o r e c o n n e c t e d t o Vi e w s e p a r a t e h o m e o ff i c e S a t 1. 1 5 P M - 1. 4 5 P M v a r i o u s wa t e r t r o u g h s a r o u n d t h e p r o p e rt y C h ri s L e o n a r d 0409 0409 23 EOI Closes Mon 31st May at 4.0 0PM Tightly Held Burrumbeet Land Opportunity Of Approx 224 Acres L o t 4 M o d e s t y L a n e , B u rru m b e e t Country & Lifestyle • T h i s p r o p e rt y i s zo n e d f a r m i n g a l l o w i n g o n e d w e l l i n g ( ST C A ) - b e i n g m o r e t h a n 8 0 h e c t a r e s , a l o n g E O I C l o s e s M o n d a y 3 1 s t M ay at 4.00PM with permissible use for a well-positioned service station - permit required - full details with agent • A p p r ox 1 , 17 8 m e t r e s t o t h e So u t h s i d e o f t h e We s t e r n Fr e e wa y - r e c e n t l y l e a s e d o n a m o n t h b y m o n t h b a s i s , r e t u r n i n g $ 12 , 5 0 0 p e r a n n u m Vi e w By Appointment • Re l i a b l e r a i n b e l t , m o s t l y a r a b l e & p r o d u c t i v e g r e y l o a m s o i l w i t h t w o d a m s ( a d e c o m m i s s i o n e d b o r e ) & f o u r f e n c e d p a d d o ck s C h ri s L e o n a r d 0409 0409 23 • Pr ox i m i t y b e n e f i t s t o B a l l a r a t , B e a u f o rt o r M e l b o u r n e . prdballarat.com.au 5 3 3 1 1111
thecourier.com.au Saturday May 15, 2021 AGENT’S CHOICE THE COURIER 15 AGENT’S CHOICE MOUNT PLEASANT WINTER VALLEY 208 GLADSTONE STREET 60 ELEGANTE DRIVE A 3 | B 2 | C 2 | D 385m2 A3| B2| C2 PRICE / $555,000 - $575,000 AGENT / Barry Plant - Josh Coull: 0438 492 531 PRICE / $485,000 AGENT / Professionals Ballarat - Michael Edgar: 0407 332 040 Open for inspection: Sat 15 May 10:30am - 11:00am Sat 15 May 12:30pm - 1:00pm realestateview ID: www.realestateview.com.au/ Open for inspection: By Appointment realestateview ID: www.realestateview.com.au/ Lifestyle: Presenting a wonderful opportunity to secure a heritage filled residence in a historic Mount Pleasant precinct. This tastefully renovated home provides an old charm ambience with modern facilities making it the perfect mix of young and old. Features: Upon entry, this home greets you with an abundance of charm from stained glass windows to beautiful fireplaces in the bedrooms. The bathroom and master ensuite have been elegantly updated and all bedrooms are well sized. The open plan kitchen, dining and family area is completely new and offers the latest appliances. Outside is a deck and paved alfresco with a low maintenance garden perfect for entertaining. The property also has rear access for vehicles or a caravan with room for a carport or garage. Location: Perfectly located close to schools, shops, transport and only a short drive to the CBD, this property is ready for someone to settle in and enjoy all it has to offer. Lifestyle: Set in the rapidly developing Winter Valley Estate, 12 month old home is surrounded by quality properties, lots of parklands and excellent recreation. Amenities. Walking distance to fantastic Delacombe Town Centre, Bunnings and associated shopping this is a wonderful place to raise a young family or invest. Features: J G King built, the home comprises three generous size bedrooms including full ensuite bathroom to the master, along with a lovely north-facing aspect. Terrific open plan kitchen. Dining and living area which opens onto a patio entertaining area and huge backyard. Quality fittings throughout and loads of space. Location: Enjoy the stroll along the landscaped trails and gardens, and the beautiful semi-rural environment that exists with this low maintenance residence. Easy access in and out of town, yet only minutes from the centre of the city. Surrounded by schools, private, primary & secondary colleges. Arrange your inspection today. Auction Sat 29th May at 11.00AM Stunning Unique Inner City Residence With Income A 4 2 8 S t u r t S t re e t , B a l l a r a t C e n t r a l Au c t i o n • P R D B a l l a r a t & C o l l i e r s B a l l a r a t a r e p r o u d t o o ff e r f o r s a l e f o r t h e f i r s t t i m e i n y e a r s 4 2 8 , Saturday 29th May at 11.00AM 4 2 8 A & L e v e l 1 / 4 2 8 S t u rt S t r e e t , B a l l a r a t C e n t r a l , a g r a n d d e s i g n f i r s t f l o o r r e s i d e n c e & Vi e w B C By Appointment two leased shops • E a ch s h o p i s 8 0 m 2 ( a p p r ox ) o n s e p a r a t e t i t l e s : S h o p 4 2 8 S t u rt S t r e e t - B o r o n i a F l o r i s t s - t e n a n t s 2 0 + y e a r s n e t r e n t $ 2 6 , 0 0 0 p / a S h o p 4 2 8 A S t u rt S t r e e t - B a l l e t i c D a n c e - n e t r e n t $ 2 5 , 4 74 p / a L e v e l 1 / 4 2 8 S t u rt S t r e e t - r e n t a l p o t e n t i a l a p p r ox $ 9 0 0 p e r w e e k • I n C o n j u n c t i o n w i t h C o l l i e r s I n t e r n a t i o n a l , c o n t a c t C h a r l e s Ke n n e d y o n 0 4 3 1 9 14 7 7 8 prdballarat.com.au R o b M c C l u re 0418 505 808 5 3 3 1 1111
16 THE COURIER Saturday May 15, 2021 thecourier.com.au REAL ESTATE YOUR HOME Organise your kitchen with tips from a decluttering expert KITCHENS may be the heart of the home, but they're the place we meal prep, dump school bags, stack bills and receipts, chill wine, the list goes on. They're also quick to become disorganised chaos, especially when there are kids and working parents involved. To help Australian families, Westinghouse has teamed up with expert declutterer Amy Revell. "We spend so much time in the kitchen that we need it to be simple, organised and decluttered, otherwise it's a nightmare to use - and clean," said Amy, who is one half of the duo behind The Art of Decluttering. "From Tupperware falling out of cupboards every time you open them, to plates and bowls mixed up together, there are so many common but easily solved problems in Australian kitchens messing with our productivity. "And there's nothing I love more than transforming a cluttered kitchen with practical systems that make life easier." Here are Amy's decluttering tips to follow in your home: Get clear on purpose. Before decluttering, consider what works in your kitchen and what are the pain points in need of solutions. Ask yourself questions such as, "What do you love about your current kitchen setup? Do you have clear storage spaces? What appliances do you need on your bench?" as a starting point. Follow the everyday rule. Remember that the kitchen benchtop is designed as a surface to prepare food, not as a purveyor of the blender, toaster, sandwich press, coffee machine, microwave, and so on. Be selective about what appliances get that precious benchtop space, reserving it only for items that get used every day. Otherwise store them in dedicated appliance cupboards or invest in hybrid appliances. Create zones. Before your next grocery run, empty your fridge of expired items and organise everything into zones, grouping similar items together. For example, fruits and vegetables can be stored in the crispers, ready to eat foods such as cheese and yoghurt on the top shelf and raw meat and fish in sealed containers on the bottom shelf. You could also get the kids help create a healthy snack tub, filled with easy access options for when they chorus that they're hungry. So the whole family can follow, you may also consider labelling your zones or using storage containers and fridge bins, which will save you time and food waste in the long run. Make over your pantry. There are a few rules to follow: group like with like, use labelled clear storage containers for raw ingredients, and open containers for spreads, oils, sauces, and meal bases. CHAOS TO CALM: Amy Revell from The Art of Decluttering. Photo: Supplied. Also, don't let any space go to waste and store small items such as spices on the back of the door. Do an audit. Knowing what to keep and what items you'd like to find a new home for is as simple as this: if you haven't used it in 12 months and there are no plans of using it in the next six months, it's time to go. Declutter double ups as well. For example, you don't need a water jug if your fridge has an inbuilt water filter. Clean on the go. Easy-to-clean appliances will save on the cleaning products you'll need to store under the kitchen sink and on the time and elbow grease you'll need to use. I absolutely adore the self-cleaning PyroClean function that comes with selected Westinghouse ovens. TIDY: Group items that are similar in your pantry. 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36 Apple Orchard Drive, Brown Hill 4A Stunning Contemporary Family Home In Brown Hill $770,000 - $800,000 Set amongst the trees and parkland of the incredibly popular and tightly held Apple Orchard Estate is this breathtakingly modern family home. Thoughtfully designed with the family in mind the home features a grand master bedroom suite with his and hers walk in robes and luxurious bathroom, three further bedrooms with built in robes, a spacious study and large family bathroom. Take your pick of three separate and spacious living zones; the front theatre room, the ideal kids’ playroom at the rear or the breathtaking and expansive open plan kitchen and living space. The kitchen has been tastefully created with on-trend fittings and fixtures, butler’s pantry and stone benchtops. The home is kept comfortable year-round with gas central heating and evaporative cooling throughout. Outside is just as impressive with undercover alfresco area, gorgeous low maintenance gardens and a double lock up garage with direct internal access all set on 698m2 (approx.). Be quick to inspect this one! Inspect 5331 2233 | ballaratrealestate.com.au 2B 2C Sat 11:30 - 12:00pm Dave Morrison 0438 342 227 Oscar Currell 0499 070 759 | 402 Sturt Street, Ballarat
58 King Street South, Ballarat East 3A Tastefully Renovated Home Ready For You To Move Straight In! $495,000 - $540,000 Tastefully modernized from top to bottom is 3-BR BV home in a convenient location of Ballarat East. Situated on a generous allotment of approx 700m2 this is one you really don’t want to miss. You will love its close proximity to the Ballarat CBD, Western freeway & local restaurants & cafes. Entering the home, your eyes will be drawn to the wide entry, high ceilings, ‘Blackbutt’ timber flooring and period cornicing. Freshly painted & carpeted throughout the formal lounge is spacious and features a gas heater and s/system along with gas central heating servicing the rest of the home. The light filled chef’s kitchen has been tastefully renovated with timber benchtops, ‘Terrazzo’ splashback, a 900mm ‘Westinghouse’ gas & electric cooking appliance, DW, BIP & generous drawer & cupboard storage. The open dining space is perfect for entertaining. All 3 BRs are of large proportions with 2 of the 3 including BIR’s. The luxurious bathroom has a freestanding timber vanity, over-sized shower and a magnificent modern colour palette. Completing this amazing renovation is stunning front entry with porch and built-up garden bed, a generous sized laundry with good storage, large shed ideal for a workshop or to accommodate multiple vehicles and a huge backyard. Inspect 5331 2233 | ballaratrealestate.com.au | 402 Sturt Street, Ballarat 1B 2C Sat 11:30 - 12:00pm Brian Te 0477 429 859
29 Wicklow Drive, Invermay Park 4A Stunning Family Home On Corner Block In Popular Location $620,000 - $650,000 Located in highly sought-after Invermay Park, this attractive executive home has everything you need. Internally you will find four spacious bedrooms and study. The master has a large walk-in robe and a spa bath in the ensuite, the remaining bedrooms all have built in robes and two with ceiling fans. The home includes 3 spacious living areas that can be closed off and a modern kitchen appointed with dishwasher and dual oven. The family bathroom has a separate bath and shower recess. There is a separate laundry, a lovely tiled entrance and gas central heating. Externally the home has much to offer with a generous corner block with rear access, an undercover alfresco area, lock up garage and a low maintenance garden. Close to shopping, golf club and schools this one will not last long and is a must to inspect. Inspect 5331 2233 | ballaratrealestate.com.au 2B 1C Sat 11:30 - 12:00pm Tash Guinea 0439 831 058 | 402 Sturt Street, Ballarat
13 Ainley Street, Brown Hill 5A Investment Potential Galore In Brown Hill $790,000 - $850,000 2B 6C Situated in one of the fastest growing areas of Ballarat is this great opportunity situated close to shops, schools and walking tracks on a 1270m2 approx. allotment. This property is perfect for those wishing to house cars, earn rent or house a loved one in the separate fully self-contained one-bedroom granny flat and still have room for all the toys. The main home comprises of four bedrooms all with built in robes, an updated kitchen and bathroom that will not disappoint, all perfectly climate controlled with gas central heating and duel split system heating and cooling. This property also boasts under house workshop and secure private mancave to get away from it all without losing yard space. This property has been updated throughout and won’t disappoint. Call Blaise Newnham today on 0423 175 643. Inspect Sat 11:30 - 12:00pm Blaise Newnham 0423 175 643 5331 2233 | ballaratrealestate.com.au | 402 Sturt Street, Ballarat
P $ SSUR[ 218 Norman Street, Ballarat North 7A Size Matters! Huge Family Home In Premier North Location $850,000 - $890,000 Set on approx. 1398m2 with views across Ballarat, this quality home offers unique design features and an incredibly flexible floor plan, making it appealing to a broad range of buyers. This extensive family home features 6 good sized BRs on the main level all with BIR and the master offering WIR & ensuite. There is also a separate purpose-built study off the main living area. Downstairs is an additional 7th bedroom complete with separate kitchenette, compact dining/living and further potential to expand to include WIR and ensuite (STCA); perfect for teenage retreat, extended family, guest quarters or potential income stream. The heart of the home is certainly the kitchen which comes complete with built in wood fire pizza oven. Open plan living with sunken lounge and large dining with double doors that lead you to the backyard. Completing the family home is a generous laundry, quirky and unique main bathroom with separate powder room and massive second living space with views. Externally there is secure storage for the trailer or caravan at the front, a SLUG with workshop space, landscaped gardens at the front and a large backyard at the top of the block. Inspect 5331 2233 | ballaratrealestate.com.au 2B 1C Sat 12:30 - 1:00pm Jo Thornton 0409 356 478 | 402 Sturt Street, Ballarat
36; 36; 2038 - 2040 Geelong Road, Mount Helen 3A Original Architectural Residence Set On Over An Acre $950,000 - $1,000,000 1B 2C Perfectly positioned on a rare double block of over 4000m2 and located in Mt Helen is this architecturally designed brick home. This residence must be seen to be truly appreciated with features including floor to ceiling windows in the large, multi-purpose living spaces that take in the garden vistas, high soaring ceilings and a custom-built under-house wine cellar. Each of the 3 BR’s offer BIR’s and stunning framed views of the mature gardens. Enjoy the warmth of gas ducted heating throughout and a wood combustion fire for the winter months. The home is ready for updating or extending (STCA) while the vacant block next door could be split off (STCA) or kept to make the most of the expansive and picturesque grounds. Be quick to inspect this one! Inspect Sat 12:30 - 1:00pm Dave Morrison 0438 342 227 Oscar Currell 0499 070 759 5331 2233 | ballaratrealestate.com.au | 402 Sturt Street, Ballarat
205 Eddy Avenue, Mount Helen 4A Forest Oasis Or Development Opportunity $460,000 - $480,000 1B 2C Situated in a picturesque location of Mount Helen is this flat and impressive 1437m2 approx. allotment with room for subdivision, that giant shed or even extension (STCA). This family home comprises of three or four bedrooms with a study as an optional 4th bedroom, two generous living spaces and with elevated footings. This original home is ready for your final touches and would be perfect for developers, investors or first home buyers. Don’t miss this rare opportunity call Blaise Newnham today 0423 175 643 Inspect Sat 1:00 - 1:30pm Blaise Newnham 0423 175 643 5331 2233 | ballaratrealestate.com.au | 402 Sturt Street, Ballarat
6 Meribel Street, Winter Valley 4A Brand New Four Bedroom Home Of Grand Proportions $520,000 - $540,000 This large four-bedroom home is located in a quiet street adjacent to Delacombe Town Centre offering a convenient lifestyle or wise investment. The home has just been completed by Burbank homes and has been finished to the highest standard with plenty of space both inside and out. The house sits in the front corner of the block allowing for side access to the spacious backyard. The kitchen, meals and living are open plan and flow nicely out to the alfresco for all year round entertaining. There is also a second separate lounge. The master bedroom is at the back of the property with large ensuite and walk in robe. The other bedrooms all feature built in robes and are a great size. The main bathroom has separate shower and bath as well as a separate toilet. Other features include a full laundry, direct access to double remote garage and gas central heating. This quality home will not last long in the current market, the exclusive listing agent Dominic Morrison looks forward to seeing you at another busy Ballarat Real Estate open home. Inspect 5331 2233 | ballaratrealestate.com.au | 402 Sturt Street, Ballarat 2B 2C Sat 12:30 - 1:00pm Dominic Morrison 0409 557 461
&RPPRQ 3URSHUW\ P DSSUR[ P DSSUR[ 722 Geelong Road, Canadian 3A Fully Renovated Three Bedroom Home On Around 960m2 With Plans And Permits Approved For Subdivision $565,000 - $595,000 This recently renovated home is well positioned on a service road in between the Ballarat CBD and Federation University. The location also offers close proximity to a shopping centre, primary and secondary schools and public transport. There are approved plans and permits for a two lot subdivision allowing for the purchaser to either go ahead or keep the existing property on the full block. If the subdivision was the preference of the purchaser both properties would be left with spacious blocks in this sought after location. All plans and permits will be included in the sale. The existing house consists of three bedrooms, two with built in robes. The kitchen is modern with attached meals area while the lounge has a feature gas log fire as well as a split system. There is a main bathroom while the laundry includes a second toilet and second shower. Other features inside include further gas heating and a sun room. Outside you have a low maintenance yard and double garage with the further space behind to allow for potential subdivision. This rare opportunity will not last long, the exclusive listing agent Dominic Morrison looks forward to meeting you at another busy Ballarat Real Estate open home. Inspect 5331 2233 | ballaratrealestate.com.au 2B 2C Sat 10:30 - 11:00am Dominic Morrison 0409 557 461 | 402 Sturt Street, Ballarat
3/239A Albert Street, Sebastopol 2A High Quality Townhouse In Prime Location Offering Peace And Quiet Close To Shopping $300,000 - $330,000 Set in a sought after locale close to shops, schools and sporting facilities is this quality townhouse offering a high standard of living as well as peace and quiet. Inside you will discover a wonderful and spacious open plan meals and living area that is light filled and very comfortable. The modern kitchen enjoys ample cupboard and bench space with gas cooking, double sink and dishwasher. There are two good sized bedrooms featuring ample BIR’s. The semi ensuite offers both a bath and shower along with separate toilet. The home has central heating throughout as well as a split system for cooling. There is a lovely pergola and courtyard space accessed from the meals area ideal for private outdoor entertaining. In addition there is also a single lock up garage. A beautiful property that must surely be inspected. Inspect 5331 2233 | ballaratrealestate.com.au | 402 Sturt Street, Ballarat 1B 1C Sat 11:00 - 11:30am Allister Morrison 0438 508 855 Adam Vranesic 0432 788 733
6 McNulty Drive, Wendouree 3A Renovated Classic Brick Home With Good Shedding. $395,000 - $425,000 Located in a quiet pocket of sought after Wendouree is this attractive home which has recently been renovated throughout. Conveniently positioned minutes to Western Freeway, Stockland shopping centre and schools. This well-maintained home will suit a wide range of buyers. Entering the home, you a greeted by a tiled entry and a large formal lounge which has been freshly painted and carpeted throughout. The open dining and modern kitchen has been tastefully updated with a bright colour palette and has gas and electric cooking, generous new cabinetry, soft closing drawers, dishwasher and BIP. The central main bathroom includes a shower, bath and new vanity with a separate toilet off the laundry. Double glazed windows, gas central heating and an air conditioner in the dining area will keep you comfortable through all seasons. Leading to the backyard you will find a large double lock up garage with an inground oil pit. The garage is fully lined along with power ideal for your very own workshop. Completing this appealing property is a large backyard, secure fencing for kids or pets and an attached studio or home office towards the rear. Call Brian Te 0477 429 859 to arrange your viewing today. Inspect 5331 2233 | ballaratrealestate.com.au 1B 2C Sat 10:30 - 10:50am Brian Te 0477 429 859 | 402 Sturt Street, Ballarat
3HRL >LUKV\YLL /VZWP[HSZ *)+ 13/209 Leith Street, Redan 2A Low Maintenance Unit Close To All Amenities $270,000 - $290,000 1B 1C Situated within a quiet complex, this two-bedroom unit is nestled amongst other privately owned units. The grounds are beautifully maintained including a central garden rotunda. A great first home or investment property with plenty of potential. Open plan kitchen leads into a spacious lounge room an abundance of natural light. From the main hallway leads to 2 generous bedrooms, both with WIR’s. Central bathroom with separate toilet and laundry. The private rear garden is low maintenance and offers a quiet place to sit. There is also a garden shed and single undercover carport. Conveniently located just a minute’s walk to public transport and shops, this property is a must see. Contact Damian Larkin today to avoids missing out. Inspect ballaratrealestate.com.au Damian Larkin 0417 088 755 5331 2233 | ballaratrealestate.com.au | 402 Sturt Street, Ballarat
7 Hardy Court, Sebastopol 3A Immaculately Presented Brick Home With 6 Car Spaces $390,000 - $410,000 1B 6C Located close to shops, schools and the Delacombe Town Centre is this quality three-bedroom brick home. This neat and tidy brick home is immaculately presented by the current owner and presents a unique opportunity for a purchaser to move straight in and enjoy. The home offers three good sized bedrooms all with BIR’s, master with two-way ensuite which also acts as the main bathroom. The heart of the home is the open plan kitchen, meals and living area. This home boasts a large undercover alfresco plus a small alfresco at the rear of the home which also incorporates 2 private yards and two garden sheds. Homes of this standard don’t last long, call the exclusive listing agent Damian Larkin on 0417 088 755 today! Inspect ballaratrealestate.com.au Damian Larkin 0417 088 755 5331 2233 | ballaratrealestate.com.au | 402 Sturt Street, Ballarat
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21 Falkner Street, Linton 4A 20 Acres Approx. With Horse Arena Perfect For Investors $599,000 - $650,000 2B 4C Situated in the quiet township of Linton is this picturesque lifestyle property with long term tenants paying $650pw until September 2022. The home comprises of four bedrooms with original timber floors, it is climate controlled with 3 split systems, 2 wood fire places, the master bedroom is complete with robe and en-suite. This large family home is the perfect investment opportunity sitting on 5 titles and well set up for horses or livestock being largely cleared land. There are a number of out buildings and shedding perfect for any true lifestyle property, the roof has been recently replaced and offers great returns at this price bracket. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to buy land and gain a long-term tenant wishing to stay longer. Call Blaise Newnham today 0423 175 643 Inspect Sat 10:00 - 10:30am Blaise Newnham 0423 175 643 5331 2233 | ballaratrealestate.com.au | 402 Sturt Street, Ballarat
5331 2233 | ballaratrealestate.com.au | 42 Creekstone Drive, Alfredton 4A Four Bedroom Family Home In Brilliant Location $520,000 - $550,000 2B 2C Situated in the highly sought after suburb of Alfredton close to shops, walking tracks and schools is this four bedroom family home. Internally, this home features four spacious bedrooms, the master with an ensuite and large walk in robe, the remaining three bedrooms all with built in robes. The open plan kitchen, meals and living area enjoys plenty of natural light and is perfect for family living. Other features of this home include split system cooling, gas central heating, solar panels, a spacious laundry and main bathroom which is cleverly positioned near the three bedrooms at the rear of the home. Externally, this home is just as impressive with a large double lock up garage, a low maintenance yard and concreted outdoor area. This one is sure to impress, contact Lachlan Sylvia to inspect today. Inspect Sat 12:40 - 1:00pm Lachlan Sylvia 0458 068 234 15 Hamlet Street, Wendouree 4A Light Filled Family Home In Popular Location $480,000 - $510,000 Situated in one of the most popular pockets of Ballarat close to train station, Lake Wendouree, local schools and shopping precinct is this gorgeous, updated home set on a large block. Updated in and out this home offers four spacious bedrooms with built in robes, new carpet, walk-in robe and ensuite in the master bedroom, a fully equipped tiled kitchen and central family bathroom with separate toilet. There’s also a light filled, good sized main living space at the front and an adjoining meals area off the kitchen. Featuring new split system heating and cooling in the living area as well as the additional split system in the master bedroom. The good sized secure landscaped backyard has a great lock up four car garage/work shed with large decked area perfect for entertaining. Inspect 402 Sturt Street, Ballarat 2B 4C ballaratrealestate.com.au Jay Kalogerakis 0430 200 663
120 Warrina Drive, Delacombe 3A 2B 2C Quality Home Located On A Huge Allotment $460,000 - $490,000 Situated close to shops, neighbouring Delacombe Primary School and close the Delacombe Town Centre, is this rare opportunity accommodating first home buyers, families and investors alike. This stunning home comprises of three bedrooms, the master with ensuite and walk-in wardrobe, two living spaces including open plan kitchen and meals area and a purpose made storage/workshop which joins the DLUG. The corner property possesses side access to fully utilise the generous backyard where there is ample room for children & pets to play. This great family home has everything covered with the added bonus of a large undercover entertainment area. To top off this great package the home offers ducted gas heating in addition to the s/system heating & cooling. Inspect 66 Merino Drive, Alfredton 4A Huge Home In A Popular Suburb $640,000 - $680,000 Situated on a huge allotment and in close proximity of the Lucas Town Centre and DTC, multiple primary schools and Ballarat High School sits this 4-BR home. The master BR is extremely spacious & acts as the perfect couple’s retreat. While the remaining 3 BRs are cleverly positioned at the rear of the home & all include BIRs. Upon entering the home, you are greeted by a large entrance hallway with a study on your right. A front living space which enjoys plenty of natural light & flows through to the open plan kitchen, meals & living area features gas cooking, DW, BIP along with plenty of cupboard space. Tucked away at the rear of the property is a generous sized theatre room. Externally, this property features a DLUG, a well-kept garden & side gate access to the yard. Inspect Sat 12:00 - 12:20pm Alex Stepnell 0407 373 507 3B 2C Sat 11:10 - 11:30am Alex Stepnell 0407 373 507 5331 2233 | ballaratrealestate.com.au | 402 Sturt Street, Ballarat
5331 2233 | ballaratrealestate.com.au | 326 Errard Street South, Ballarat Central 3A Meticulously Renovated Family Home In Heart Of Ballarat $820,000 - $860,000 2B 5C Conveniently positioned minutes from cafes, shops, medical centres and Lake Wendouree. Entering this heritage home, you are greeted by period detail with stained glass door, iron lace balustrade and dado wall panelling. The two front bedrooms both have BIR’s. The master bedroom has his and her’s WIR and modern ensuite with oversized shower, sleek vanity and seperate toilet. The large formal lounge houses a split system for heating and cooling whilst a wood log fire place takes care of the open dining and second living area. Thoughtfully designed, the chef’s kitchen is well appointed with 900mm electric cooktop and oven, Tasmania-Blackwood timber island bench and marble bench tops, soft closing drawers and dishwasher. Inspect Sat 2:00 - 2:20pm Brian Te 0477 429 859 57 Cambridge Street, Wendouree 3A Triple Fronted Home Close To Shopping Centre & Train Station $420,000 Ideally located close to Stockland Shopping Centre, Ballarat Grammar and the Wendouree Train Station is this very neat triple fronted, weatherboard home. Set in a very quiet, family friendly street the home offers three spacious bedrooms, large L-shaped living space, a functional main bathroom and a generous kitchen. Outside there is a very handy studio/home office, single garage, single carport and low maintenance gardens. This property would make the ideal home or investment purchase. Just be quick! Inspect 402 Sturt Street, Ballarat 1B 2C Sat 10:30 - 11:00am Dave Morrison 0438 342 227 Oscar Currell 0499 070 759
92 Warrenheip Road, Warrenheip 6A Car Lifestyle At Its Best With Large Family Home $850,000 - $900,000 3 B 14 C Situated in the tightly held locale of Warrenheip on the popular Melbourne side and sitting on a 6,535m² approx. allotment, this home offers everything you have ever wanted. Glorious views of Mount Warrenheip, easy access to the Western Hwy, Schools close by and of course the star of the show a 9x36m long shed of your dreams which comes equipped with concrete floors, fully lined and powered, complete with bar and additionally has separate from the home fully self-contained 2-BR bungalow. The home comprises 4 large BRs, the master is king sized & has en-suite and WIR. This custom-built home has the added advantaged of central open plan multiple living areas all based around split system heating and cooling and central wood heating. Inspect 622 Eyre Street, Buninyong 4A Luxury Country Living On Large Allotment $750,000 - $785,000 Situated on 862m2 approx. with extremely rare side access perfect for a caravan, trailer or boat and rear garage/man cave and workshop with room for further shedding (STCA). Located close to local schools, shops and the Midland Hwy with the added bonus of framed and sprawling views of Mount Buninyong. The home comprises of four bedrooms all with built in robes with an extra room for 5th bedroom or home office, the master has both en-suite, walk in robe and private balcony to enjoy the views. Exceptional features include ducted heating and cooling, large open plan kitchen with stone benchtops and high-end fixtures and fittings, walk in pantry with two attached living zones with a feature gas log fire and 3rd separate living area upstairs with picturesque window of Mount Buninyong. Inspect Sat 3:00 - 3:30pm Blaise Newnham 0423 175 643 2B 4C Sat 2:00 - 2:30pm Blaise Newnham 0423 175 643 5331 2233 | ballaratrealestate.com.au | 402 Sturt Street, Ballarat
5331 2233 | ballaratrealestate.com.au | 6/633 Bond Street, Golden Point 2A Quality Two Bedroom Townhouse In Golden Point $370,000 - $390,000 Situated in one of the most sought-after locations of Ballarat is this fantastic two-bedroom townhouse. Walking distance to Sovereign Hill, parks and local cafes this property is the ideal investment, Airbnb or downsizer. Featuring two good-sized bedrooms with BIR and WIR to the master. The open plan kitchen, living and meals boast comfortable and spacious living with gas cooking, modern fixtures and heaps of storage. Additional features of the home include a vibrant bathroom with shower and bath, central ducted heating throughout and a single garage with an automatic door and direct internal access. Currently tenanted at $270pw to fantastic tenants, this won’t last long. Inspect 514 York Street, Ballarat East 3A Perfectly Situated 3 Bedroom Home On A Massive Block With Potential. $490,000 - $520,000 This lovely home, minutes away from the Ballarat CBD is situated on a generous 927m2 (approx.) block with potential to subdivide (STCA). The home features 3 large bedrooms all with built in robes. There are 2 living spaces and a fantastic kitchen, featuring lots of cupboard and storage space. A low maintenance front yard and rear courtyard allow for easy care and minimum fuss. There is also a modern self-contained unit at the rear of the property which is separately metered with kitchen, bathroom and open plan living. With secure car parking via a DLUG as well as carport and being only a short walk to public transport, this home will not be available for long. Inspect 402 Sturt Street, Ballarat 1B 1C Sat 10:45 - 11:00am Dave Morrison 0438 342 227 Oscar Currell 0499 070 759 1B 3C Sat 12:30 - 12:50pm Allister Morrison 0438 508 855 Tash Guinea 0439 831 058
61 Dyson Drive, Alfredton 4A Large Four Bedroom Home In Popular Alfredton $600,000 - $630,000 2B 2C Located in highly sought-after Alfredton locale amongst other quality residences is this 4-BR executive home. The home consists of 4 spacious BRs, 3 with BIRs & the master has a large WIR & a modern ensuite. The home includes 2 spacious living areas, a formal living area at the front of the home & a large lounge at the rear. The modern kitchen is well appointed with a stainless-steel wall oven, a DW, a double pantry & an adjoining tiled meals area. The family bathroom has a separate bath and shower recess & the home also includes a separate laundry, a lovely tiled entrance, gas central heating & a ducted vacuum system. Externally the home has much to offer including a DLUG with remote access & a fully enclosed rear yard with low maintenance gardens. Inspect 115 Skipton Street, Ballarat Central 3A Renovated Three Bedroom Brick Home With Huge Shed $445,000 - $465,000 This attractive brick home is positioned ideally on the edge of the Ballarat CBD with great schools, Ballarat Train station, GovHub and cafes and restaurants all at your fingertips. It is difficult to find a property in such a prized central location on a generous allotment with plenty of shedding. The solid home has enjoyed both kitchen and bathroom renovations. The kitchen also has attached meals area. The lounge is a great size and is bathed in natural light. All three bedrooms have built in robes while the family bathroom has shower over bath and twin vanity. The large laundry incorporates a mudroom to drop off the kids shoes and school bags. The house is serviced by gas heating and NBN connection. Inspect ballaratrealestate.com.au Allister Morrison 0438 508 855 Tash Guinea 0439 831 058 1B 8C Sat 11:30 - 12:00pm Dominic Morrison 0409 557 461 5331 2233 | ballaratrealestate.com.au | 402 Sturt Street, Ballarat
5331 2233 | ballaratrealestate.com.au | 4/49 Cromwell Street, Sebastopol 2A Owner Occupy Or Invest In This Brilliantly Located Townhouse $270,000 - $290,000 Ideally situated only a stone’s throw to primary and secondary schools and within walking distance to supermarket, pharmacy, Aldi and takeaway outlets. Internally you will find two generous sized bedrooms both with BIR’s and ceiling fans. A spacious living zone with Rinnai wall heater and open plan kitchen/dining complete with new stove and an abundance of storage. A centrally located family bathroom with separate bath and shower, as well as a good-sized laundry together with separate toilet. Externally you will find an incredibly spacious rear yard with an established vegie patch, garden shed, undercover area and low maintenance garden. The unit is complete with a single lock up remote garage. This is a must to inspect as it won’t last long! Inspect 11/209 Leith Street, Redan 2A Renovated & Close To All Amenities $300,000 - $330,000 Situated within a quiet complex, this lovely renovated 2 BR unit is nestled amongst other privately owned units. The grounds are beautifully maintained including a central garden rotunda. Step inside and be impressed by the updated features of this home. The sun-soaked open plan kitchen leads into a spacious lounge room with split system air conditioner and an abundance of natural light, warmth and sense of space. From the main hallway leads to 2 BR’s, both with WIR’s. There is a bathroom with separate toilet and laundry with plenty of storage & external access. The private rear garden is low maintenance and offers a quiet place to sit. There is also a garden shed and single undercover carport. Conveniently located just a minute’s walk to public transport and shops. Inspect 402 Sturt Street, Ballarat 1B 1C ballaratrealestate.com.au Tash Guinea 0439 831 058 1B 1C Sat 10:30 - 11:00am Damian Larkin 0417 088 755
7/7 Cromwell Street, Sebastopol 2A 1B 1C Beautifully Updated In Tightly Held Complex $290,000 - $295,000 Positioned just meters from Morshead Park, close to schools, shops and public transport is this fantastic opportunity. Thoughtfully updated to create a comfortable open plan living and dining area along with the extended kitchen means a buy like this is truly unique. With two generous bedrooms both with built in robes, separate bathroom, central heating, study nook and laundry, this property suits all buyer categories. Whether you are a first home buyer, investor or looking to downsize. There is enough room for two cars including the lock up garage as well as a private, spacious and secure rear yard. Inspect 2 Amana Drive, Alfredton 3A Luxury Townhouse With Dual Living And Views $400,000 - $430,000 This high quality townhouse sits perfectly opposite parklands, with a northerly aspect and enjoys views all the way to Mount Buninyong. The quiet location is close to top schools, Lucas Town Centre and plenty of sporting facilities. The low maintenance property offers all the comforts with many extras that make for an envious lifestyle. The open plan kitchen, meals are open up to an enclosed courtyard for outdoor entertaining. There is also a second living space the overlooks the parklands. There are three generous bedrooms, master with walk in robe and ensuite. There is a main bathroom that has a separate toilet while there is also a full laundry. Other features include a double remote garage, study nook, walk in linen press an gas central heating. Inspect Sat 1:10 - 1:30pm Dave Morrison 0438 342 227 Oscar Currell 0499 070 759 2B 2C ballaratrealestate.com.au Dominic Morrison 0409 557 461 5331 2233 | ballaratrealestate.com.au | 402 Sturt Street, Ballarat
5331 2233 | ballaratrealestate.com.au | 6 Marxsen Parade, Lucas 4A Stunning Four Bedroom Home in Lucas Platinum $540,000 - $570,000 2B 2C This stunning new JG king home is in a premium position in Lucas Platinum. There are high end features throughout the home such as engineered high ceilings & stone bench tops in the kitchen, doors & quality fixtures & fittings. The open plan kitchen, meals & living is spacious & bright with its northerly aspect. The luxurious kitchen has 900mm oven & cooktop, WIP & stone benchtops. The main living area has great space including study nook & storage. The room flows beautifully out to your north facing yard with undercover alfresco. There is also a 2nd separate lounge, rumpus or theatre room. The main BR has deluxe ensuite & WIR. Features include full laundry with access outside & drying cupboard, gas central heating, evaporative cooling & DLUG with direct access into the home. Inspect ballaratrealestate.com.au Alex Stepnell 0407 373 507 6/420 Sherrard Street, Black Hill 3A Modern, Stylish Living $599,000 - $650,000 Elevated high up on Black Hill with spectacular views over the city, this stunning architectural home is sure to impress. The home comprises 3 bedrooms plus a study, 2 living areas and 2 bathrooms. The main hub includes the light and bright kitchen and open plan living area with views of grand proportions. The spacious master bedroom is complete with BIR and ensuite. The remaining 2 bedrooms are of a good size and all with built in robes. The home is finished to the highest quality and features walk in pantry, stainless steel appliances, contemporary window and floor coverings, central heating plus cooling and single lock up garage. Outside is a tranquil setting. The home has everything you could want. Call Damian Larkin to book your inspection! Inspect 402 Sturt Street, Ballarat 2B 1C Tues 5:15 - 5:45pm Damian Larkin 0417 088 755
91 Simson Street, Carisbrook 4A Executive Home In Excellent Location $449,500 2B 2C Have you been on the search for a family home inside but low maintenance and manageable yard? Well, this could be the one you have been waiting for, and it is now available. Offering 4 spacious bedrooms, main with ensuite and all having excellent built-in storage, open plan kitchen dining lounge with the well-appointed kitchen as the heart. Stone waterfall benchtops, 900mm appliances, dishwasher and walk-in pantry. Direct entry to double garage and a large designated dining room with a wood fire for the winter months. Adjoining a stunning alfresco area with built-in BBQ and waiting for your friends and family to join you to celebrate moving in. Inspect Sat 2:00 - 2:30pm Kate Ashton 0418 521 346 74 Moonies Dam Road, Smythesdale 5A “Richview” – An Impressive Lifestyle Opportunity Awaits $870,000 - $950,000 2B 6C Set on 20 acres and approx. 15mins from DTC. The home has been meticulously maintained & comprises 5 BRs, each with BIRs, & generous master complete with WIR & ensuite. Offering plenty of space with open plan kitchen, dining and living together with spacious 2nd living that includes built in study space. Overlooking the stunning manicured gardens is a light filled north facing kitchen including WIP. For year-round comfort, the home features a combustion wood heater and 2 s/systems, one of which is air filtered. Externally you will find magnificent established & fully landscaped gardens, undercover entertaining area with BBQ, large dam for irrigation, 44,000 litres of water tank storage, double carport, shedding including workshop with power & concrete flooring & fenced paddocks. Inspect Sat 2:15 - 2:45pm Jo Thornton 0409 356 478 5331 2233 | ballaratrealestate.com.au | 402 Sturt Street, Ballarat
218 Clyde Street, Soldiers Hill 2A 4/45 Otway Street South, Canadian 1A 2 BR Renovator In Popular Soldiers Hill $410,000 - $440,000 2B -C 1 BR Unit In A Quiet Complex $199,000 - $218,000 If you’re looking for a renovator in the popular area of Soldiers Hill or a place to build your dream home (STCA) in a great location that is surrounded by well-maintained homes and a position that is close to public transport and a short drive to Ballarat CBD, Ballarat train station then this home is for you. The home consists of two good sized bedrooms open plan lounge/ dining and separate kitchen. The laundry, bathroom and toilet are easy access from the kitchen. Inspect This unit is a great opportunity to either enter the rental market or to purchase a home in a great location. The home is just a short drive to Ballarat CBD, schools and walking distance to public transport. The unit consists of open plan living, dining and kitchen that overlooks the rear yard. One good sized bedroom with built in robe and combined bathroom, laundry with shower, vanity and separate toilet. The unit is kept warm by a Rinni gas heater. Inspect Sat 12:15 - 12:45pm Terry Richardson 0487 516 260 Sat 1:15 - 1:30pm Terry Richardson 0487 516 260 175 Balaclava Road, Maryborough 7A 30 Napier Street, Maryborough 3A Executive Home - Space For Family Living $875,000 - $895,000 Spectacular Home In Central Position $499,000 Renovated and extended home offering 7 BR’s, study, 2 bath, on 1 1/2 acres (approx.). Open plan living, kitchen and dining. Kitchen with WIP, stone benchtops, dishwasher, 900mm electric wall oven, gas cooktop and breakfast bar. The master BR with ensuite and a WIR. 6 BR’s with BIR’s. Ducted heating and cooling, undercover entertaining area, front and rear access, powered single garage with storage rooms, 4 car carport and water tanks. Inspect Under 5 years young, set on a corner block of approx 550m2 the home offers 3 BR’s, main with ensuite and WIR, and storage throughout. Main bathroom with large shower and bath, and separate wc.. High-quality bamboo flooring in all walkways and carpet in BR’s. The open plan kitchen has gas and electric appliances. Large laundry and direct entry to the garage. The property is fully fenced, space for entertaining zone a short distance to local schools and shops. Inspect 5331 2233 | ballaratrealestate.com.au 2B 5C 1B 1C Sat 12:30 - 1:00pm Alisa Johnson 0409 935 766 | 402 Sturt Street, Ballarat 2B 1C Sat 1:00 - 1:30pm Kate Ashton 0418 521 346
15 Fernbanks Court, Ballarat North 4A 101 Canadian Lakes Boulevard, Canadian 4A Impressive Home In Brilliant North Location $500,000 - $550,000 2B 3C High Quality 4 BR Home In Superb Location $630,000 - $670,000 The first level features 3 BR’s all have BIR’s and the master with an ensuite. Level one also consists of a main bathroom, laundry and storage. The living wing features a formal lounge, 4th BR (or study), open kitchen with meals area and family room. Externally, the home offers 3 car garage potential with a large area available for storage, gardens, side access, water tank and outdoor entertainment area. Other features include; ceiling fans, gas central heating and wood fire. Inspect Impressive 4 BR home situated on approx 799m2. Surrounded by lakes and walking tracks, close to schools, public transport and shops. It features a formal lounge, kitchen with adjoining meals area and family lounge. Four BR’s including master with WIR and ensuite, while the other 3 BR’s have BIR’s. Other features include a direct access to a DLUG and central heating throughout. Outside you have space and undercover area. Inspect Sat 12:00 - 12:20pm Lachlan Sylvia 0458 068 234 2B 2C Sat 10:00 - 10:30am Adam Vranesic 0432 788 733 6US` MVY PSS\Z[YH[P]L W\YWVZLZ UV[ [V ZJHSL 7 Buniya Street, Bonshaw 4A 11 Buchanan Drive, Lucas 4A Four Bedroom Home In Popular Bonshaw $550,000 - $565,000 2B 2C Large 4 Bedroom 3 Living Family Home $600,000 - $640,000 Buy of the plan and save. This beautiful Newcon four bedroom home comes complete with fences, driveway and front landscaped garden. The home boasts four generous size bedrooms all with built in robes that are serviced by the centrally located bathroom and the main having walk in robe and ensuite with double vanity. The well-appointed kitchen consists of stone bench tops, 900mm free standing oven and cooktop, double sink and a 24 place DW. Inspect This beautifully appointed large family home built by renowned local builders Hotondo Homes features four bedrooms with all the upgrades and a great floorplan. The kitchen is uniquely tucked away for more spacious meals and living areas. The kitchen includes plenty of cupboard space with stone benches and quality Omega appliances. The master bedroom has large walk in robe and quality ensuite while all of the other well sized bedrooms have built in robes. Inspect ballaratrealestate.com.au Terry Richardson 0487 516 269 5331 2233 | ballaratrealestate.com.au | 2B 2C ballaratrealestate.com.au Jay Kalogerakis 0430 200 663 402 Sturt Street, Ballarat
46 THE COURIER Saturday May 15, 2021 AGENT’S CHOICE thecourier.com.au AGENT’S CHOICE LUCAS 34 TREMAIN DRIVE BALLARAT CENTRAL A 4 | B 3 | C 2 | D 680m2 9 CRESWICK ROAD PRICE / $775,000 - $815,000 AGENT / Buxton - Peter Burley: 0402 220 356 PRICE / $110,000 + GST + outgoings AGENT / Colliers International - Andrew Lewis: 0419 508 908 Open for inspection: Saturday 11.00AM - 11.30AM realestateview ID: www.realestateview.com.au/135703318 Open for inspection: Please contact agent to arrange a private inspection realestateview ID: www.businessesview.com.au/- Lifestyle: This home has been executed to perfection and is a fantastic place to call home. Features: Upon entry you will be blown away by the quality and space this property has to offer. There is a formal sitting area positioned at the front the home with a study held across the hall. Flowing down the wide hallway leads you to a huge open plan kitchen, living and dining space opening out onto the beautiful undercover alfresco area. Positioned down a separate hall way leads to four bedrooms. Master is of king-sized proportions with full ensuite, Three additional queen-sized bedrooms all with built-in robes and the central bathroom. From the dining area, step outside onto the outdoor entertaining area, the perfect spot to entertain family and friends. Location: A magnificent home of grand proportions positioned to perfection in Lucas Platinum, just a short stroll from major shopping facilities, schools, public transport and a short drive to the Ballarat CBD sits this impressive home. Features: 9 Creswick Road consists of a net lettable area of approximately 546 square metres over three levels which is connected by a staircase and is well suited to office usage. There is a mixture of open plan and private office spaces, a board room, reception area, kitchen and bathroom amenities and two balconies. Externally there is 20 on-site car parks and a rear courtyard. Location: The property is well located on Creswick Road with high exposure to passing traffic and proximity to the currently under construction GovHub, Sturt Street, Armstrong Street food precinct and the Ballarat Library. Other major businesses in proximity include Toyota, Ballarat Courier and Aldi so your business will be in an excellent location to maximise the potential of the property. AGENT’S CHOICE AGENT’S CHOICE CARNGHAM NEWINGTON 2436 BEAUFORT-CARNGHAM ROAD 1135 EYRE STREET A 10 | B 3 | C 2 | D A 3 | B 1 | C 2 | D 535m2 PRICE / $1,150,000 - $1,250,000 AGENT / Ballarat Real Estate - Dominic Morrison: 0409 557 461 PRICE / $875,000 - $895,000 AGENT / Harcourts Ballarat - Jarrod Cloke: 0407 550 103 Open for inspection: Sat 2:00 - 2:30pm realestateview ID: www.realestateview.com.au/ Open for inspection: Sat. 11.00am - 11.30am realestateview ID: www.realestateview.com.au/13618165 Lifestyle: This unique lifestyle property is positioned ideally within only 22 minutes of Ballarat CBD and even closer to the townships of Beaufort and Snake Valley. The stunning home sits elevated on approximately 4 acres of land. The home has been cleverly designed to embrace the surrounding environment resulting in beautiful views and energy efficiency. The house has 5 k/w of solar power, double glazing and plenty of tank water. The original home is a testament to a true craftsman, who milled timber on site and used traditional methods to build every step, stair rail and floorboard making it a home the truly is at one with its environment. The property presents an opportunity for a large family to use the whole property or for a number of family’s to live together under the one roof while maintaining some privacy. With the separation of the two properties a family could have older parents live with them while still maintaining some independence. The main residence consists of three living areas, chefs kitchen and meals area that flows perfectly out to a large deck for Lifestyle: This stunning grand Victorian family residence is set on approximately 535m2 of prime land. Outside you will find fully landscaped gardens, double carport, garden shed and additional bungalow, ideal for the teenager or for those who work from home. Features: Offering three large bedrooms, this beautifully presented home has kept many original features throughout with 12 foot ceilings, lead light windows, beautiful mantles above 4 open fireplaces and custom cornicing and ceiling roses. The home has two separate living areas with a grand north facing formal lounge and equally impressive family room. The bathroom has been fully renovated with free standing bath while the large timber kitchen has been upgraded with stainless steel appliances. Location: Positioned in one of Ballarat’s most sought-after locations moments to many of the city’s finest private schools, shops and transport.
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AGENT’S CHOICE AGENT’S CHOICE INVERMAY PARK BALLARAT EAST 2 LINKS COURT 308 EUREKA STREET A 3 | B 2 | C 4 | D 840 | D 596 PRICE / $640,000 - $660,000 AGENT / Ray White - Paul McGourlay: 0423 508 070 PRICE / $220,000-$230,000 AGENT / Doepel Lilley & Taylor - John Morris: 0418 543 637 Open for inspection: Sat 15/05 12:00 - 12:30pm realestateview ID: www.realestateview.com.au/{doc.ReferenceID} Open for inspection: Contact Agent realestateview ID: www.realestateview.com.au/13675848 Lifestyle: Living just 100m to the 1st tee of Midlands Golf Club this is the lifestyle people dream of, perfect for those looking to retire and live the easy life with Northway Shopping Centre not far and the Ballarat CBD a short drive away you will feel relaxed and comfortable knowing everything is at your doorstep. Features: Three great sized bedrooms, master with walk in robe, and ensuite at the front of the home. A formal living area complemented by the log fire ideal for those winter nights upon us. Fully renovated kitchen with high end appliances and stone benches. Ample car parking with the double lock up garage and double carport, zoned gas central heating, ceiling fans in all bedrooms and an undercover alfresco area perfect for entertaining. Location: Located just a stone’s throw to the Midlands Golf Club, Northway Shopping Centre just over 1km away and the Ballarat CBD a short 5minute drive to every Ballarat has to offer. Located in a highly sought after and tightly held area you will not be disappointed by securing yourself in this quite court bowl. Lifestyle: Ideally sited to allow downstairs garages, theatre room etc with ample footprint for bedrooms and family living upstairs but all on the one level. Features: 596sqm allotment with almost 17m frontage to Eureka street, and a 4m access to Dodds Lane at the rear for easy quiet egress. Location: Well located close to city centre, Eureka Stockade complex, easy Freeway access and a great outlook toward Sovereign Hill. Well located to nearby schools, bus stop, and corner store. Quick Simple Now eldersrealestate.com.au ‘WESTBANK’ Larralea via Lismore, VIC | 324.31 HA* / 801.5 AC Camperdown-Lismore Rd, Larralea Prime Cropping and Grazing Land Featuring: • Larra Spring – fresh running water from the renowned “Larra Spring” to all paddocks, plus dam and town water connected • Predominantly arable, gently rolling fertile country highly suitable for cropping, grazing and fodder production • Excellent fencing throughout. 4 separate paddocks • All weather B-double access to new steel cattle yards • Reliable 26-28 inch annual rainfall • Extensive bitumen road frontage on 2 sides • Outstanding location – approximately 1 hour to Ballarat, Geelong and Warrnambool Take the hassle out of finding your next car. Go to CountryCars.com.au to find your dream car today. With constantly changing stock and open 24/7, why would you go any where else? *Denotes approximately Expressions of Interest RE143 Closing Thursday 10th June, 5:00pm Settlement October 2021 or earlier by mutual agreement Inspections strictly by appointment Rob Rickard 0407 354 027 rob.rickard@elders.com.au Elders Camperdown eldersrealestate.com.au/23065786 From online to on road WHY YOU SHOULD BE SELLING NOW! Chat to us about getting a free property appraisal for your home Professionals Ballarat 612 Sturt Street, Ballarat 5333 2040 professionalsballarat.com.au
NEW LISTING Lake Gardens 10 Taunton Place 3B 2C 2D 1I For Sale $485,000 - $495,000 View Sat. 12.00pm - 12.30pm harcourts.com.au/VBT45967 for Statement of Information Sought After Lake Gardens Location Located in sought after Lake Gardens & being so close to the Train Station, Stockland Wendouree & only minutes away from Lake Wendouree. This home offers low-maintenance & convenient living and is set on two levels in a quiet street. The property features an open living area, separate lounge room, 3 bedrooms all with built-in robes & master with a full ensuite. The other two bedrooms are serviced by the family-sized bathroom. Other features of the home include central heating, great sized yard & a single auto garage with internal access. This home is perfect for the astute investor, first home buyer or a young family wanting to live in a popular location near Lake Wendouree. Harcourts Ballarat / 22 Peel Street North, Ballarat / 5333 1144 Jarrod Cloke M 0407 550 103 jarrod.cloke@harcourtsballarat.com.au Samantha Prince M 0408 824 697 samantha.prince@harcourtsballarat.com.au
NEW PRICE Alfredton 1758A Sturt Street Breathtaking Design & Bespoke Luxury The free-flowing floor plan showcases 4 huge bedrooms with the master treated to an ensuite & WIR. The open plan living/dining area is complimented by a custom kitchen with stone benchtops, island bench, butler’s pantry & stainless-steel appliances. Featuring high ceilings, ducted heating, refrigerated cooling, gas-log fireplace, 2 additional living zones & more. Fully landscaped, low maintenance yards, outdoor entertainment area with kitchen & inground swimming pool. Harcourts Ballarat / 22 Peel Street North, Ballarat / 5333 1144 4B 2C 3D 2I For Sale $1,395,000 - $1,495,000 View Sat. 1.00pm - 1.30pm harcourts.com.au/VBT45787 for Statement of Information Jarrod Cloke M 0407 550 103 jarrod.cloke@harcourtsballarat.com.au Samantha Prince M 0408 824 697 samantha.prince@harcourtsballarat.com.au NEW LISTING Golden Point 306 Grant Street 3B 2C 1D 1I For Sale $599,000 - $640,000 View Sat. 12.30pm - 1.00pm harcourts.com.au/VBT45968 for Statement of Information Renovated Inner City Living! Ideally located in the tightly held suburb of Golden Point is this renovated 3 bedroom home just a short stroll to cafes, restaurants, supermarkets, Fed Uni Central Ballarat campus & CBD shopping precinct. Renovated kitchen with 900mm stainless steel oven & plenty of bench space which opens to the lush gardens of your own private courtyard. With 3 bedrooms, master with ensuite, family bathroom, open plan living & smart laundry. Gas heating & split system cooling. Harcourts Ballarat / 22 Peel Street North, Ballarat / 5333 1144 Dean Parish M 0490 382 264 dean.parish@harcourtsballarat.com.au
OPEN HOME Brown Hill 262 Humffray Street North A Charming Surprise in a Popular Locale Conveniently located just 3 mins back into the hub of town, while also being 3 mins onto the bipass off to Melbourne. The dwelling has had cosmetic work internally. The highlight of the home is the stunning new kitchen with great bench space, pantry, upright stove & dishwasher. Boasting 3 bedrooms, each with BIRs. Pretty as is, there is still scope to enhance the value with a little external TLC & landscaping. The home is currently tenanted & returns $320 p/w. Harcourts Ballarat / 22 Peel Street North, Ballarat / 5333 1144 3B 1C 1D 2I For Sale $450,000 - $470,000 View Sat. 11.00am - 11.30am harcourts.com.au/VBT45798 for Statement of Information Jason Gigliotti M 0407 100 744 jason.gigliotti@harcourtsballarat.com.au Zac Boland M 0439 442 286 zac.boland@harcourtsballarat.com.au OPEN HOME Soldiers Hill 206 Neill Street 2B 1C 1D For Sale $499,000 - $525,000 View Sat. 11.00am - 11.30am harcourts.com.au/VBT45889 for Statement of Information Blue Chip Location to Develop (STCA) or Renovate Located in a highly sought-after suburb just 50m from the Train Station this Victorian era home is perfectly located for your next renovation or development (STCA). Locally you have cafes, bars, restaurants, cinemas, speciality shops & all that is offered by the CBD within 100m. Traditional open fireplace, stained glass windows & veranda with lacework. Two bedrooms & open plan lounge/dining. Consisting mostly of solid brick with weatherboard façade, sitting on 458m2. Harcourts Ballarat / 22 Peel Street North, Ballarat / 5333 1144 Dean Parish M 0490 382 264 dean.parish@harcourtsballarat.com.au
52 THE COURIER Saturday May 15, 2021 thecourier.com.au REAL ESTATE YOUR HOME Global design trends that Aussies will positively live for AUSTRALIANS often look abroad for cues on the styles and designs that'll be influencing our choices in the near future. Beaumont Tiles recently gathered with industry experts to reveal the new trends that have infiltrated the world of tiles and indeed, interior design in general. Tactile stone. After the sharp digital shift of 2020, many found themselves in search of balance and longing to be more connected to nature. Natural stone and marble have an enduring, timeless appeal. It also gives us a grounded connection to the environment. Biophilic existence. Biophilia talks to a genuine connection with nature. Bringing the natural world into our home through botanical prints is known to promote happiness and healing. Tropical leaf designs on tiles is a playful way of bringing the power of plants into your home. Mediterranean. The Mediterranean trend has been sweeping the design world and Australia is in love with its light, warm and tonal palette right now. Patterned decors and stone look in shades of the earth and sun, such as sandy beige, taupe and terracotta are at the heart of this trend. Neutral foundations. Neutral floors are all about setting the scene for uplifting-coloured accessories. Creamy whites are gaining momentum with the desire to calm, cleanse and purify our homes. Terrazzo revival. A look into the crystal ball of upcoming design trends for 2022 proves that this look is not going anywhere. Terrazzo has captured our hearts and imaginations, and it's here to stay. Going linear. Fluting and all things lineal are bringing a modern, unique point of interest to interiors whilst paying tribute to classical architecture. Keep an eye out for sleek vertical forms taking over interior design and architectural facades this year (see main image). Beaumont Tiles also reported the following trends as being ones to watch: Wanderlust. The next step beyond boho style that leans more towards true adventure and global travel traits. Have fun and be unique; explore exotic cultures. What's on your travel wish list? Let this be your guide. It could be souvenirs from your travels, textiles, or even beautifully framed prints arranged to illustrate your story. This style is playful and bohemian at heart with exotic handcrafted pieces, metallic embellishments and natural elements such as hides and timber. Vintage. Everything old is made new again, or using new technologies to give new pieces a vintage look. Don't ever feel like everything has to match; that's the fun of the vintage styling. Though how to style this with professional prowess is to use colour to unite the look. Using trending tones from your era of choice allows you to personalise this look in a simple yet striking way. The secret to good vintage styling is to mix new and old together, though the main thing is to make sure it's not overdone. Farmhouse. Sitting close to country chic, it's cosy, warm-hearted, but a little worn around the edges. Don't be shy about bringing in interesting objects and market finds, as these personal rustic touches and imperfections when you re-purpose and up-cycle is perfect. Your colour scheme is about making contrasts, with classic blue, whites, neutrals, and greys, framed with black. They all work well with light or dark rustic furniture. STYLE 2021: Keep an eye out for vintage and linear tile trends. Photos: Beaumont Tiles.
thecourier.com.au AGENT’S CHOICE Saturday May 15, 2021 THE COURIER 53 AGENT’S CHOICE MARYBOROUGH BALLARAT CENTRAL 25 MARGARET AVENUE REAR - 4 PEEL STREET STH D 4,257m2 PRICE / $250 pw + GST & O/G’s AGENT / Bartrop Real Estate - Tim Etchells: 0407 421 567 PRICE / Expressions of Interest Closes Thursday 14th May at 5.00PM AGENT / PRD Nationwide - Catharina Hartzheim: 0429 880 290 Open for inspection: By Appointment realestateview ID: www.businessesview.com.au/ Open for inspection: By Appointment realestateview ID: www.realestateview.com.au/13608734 Features: Central premises offering a great opportunity for office, retail, café and the like. Consisting open plan of approx 100m2 with heating, air conditioning and staff facilities. Lifestyle: A fantastic opportunity to secure a large development site of approx 4,257m2 virtually in the middle of town. An approved permit for a five lot subdivision has been developed being one allotment at 803m2, a larger allotment at 1,430m2 plus three further allotments at 675m2. Lot 2 is larger so it could accommodate up to 4 units (STCA) which could potentially give the entire site up to 8 dwellings (STCA). Close to the heart of Maryborough (approx 1.7km away from the township), this approximate acre allotment is also less than one hour from Ballarat. Features: Offering tranquility, privacy & perfect dimensions, buyers will have the flexibility to engage their own builder and architect to construct a dream home that suits their needs, wants & lifestyle (subject to council approval). Location: A fantastic opportunity to secure a large development site of approx 4,257m2 virtually in the middle of town. Call our agent for full details of this amazing opportunity. Location: Superbly located building adjoining Coles in one of Ballarat busiest locales. Double front display windows ensure great exposure to both pedestrian and vehicle traffic. Take advantage of the location and major free car park. Available now. AGENT’S CHOICE AGENT’S CHOICE GOLDEN POINT CRESWICK 306 GRANT STREET 337 / 1500 MIDLAND HIGHWAY A 3 | B 2 | C 1 | D 363m2 A1| B1| C-| D- PRICE / $599,000 - $640,000 AGENT / Harcourts Ballarat - Dean Parish: 0490 382 264 PRICE / $240,000 AGENT / Barry Plant - Michael Golding: 0408 127 632 Open for inspection: Sat. 12.30pm - 1.00pm realestateview ID: www.realestateview.com.au/13677010 Open for inspection: By appointment. realestateview ID: www.realestateview.com.au/ Lifestyle: Spend lazy Sunday mornings in your private oasis before strolling to the local cafés and bars for lunch. From the moment you enter this gorgeous property you can feel the warmth, charm and tranquility of the period features which blend seamlessly with the modern conveniences you expect in a property of this quality. Features: The chef of the family will love the renovated kitchen with 900mm stainless steel oven and plenty of bench space. With 3 generous bedrooms the master with ensuite, family bathroom, open plan living area and smart laundry with an abundance of storage this property has everything you need. Location: Ideally located in the tightly held inner city Ballarat suburb of Golden Point is this gorgeous renovated 3 bedroom home situated just a short stroll to cafes, restaurants, supermarkets, Federation University Central Ballarat campus, Ballarat Central Train Station and the Central Business District shopping precinct. Lifestyle: Style, comfort and convenience all come together in a popular position at the RACV Goldfields Resort. With private facilities all at hand, including the Tony Cashmore designed golf course, a tennis court, a 4.5km mountain bike track, gym, a pool with spa and a fabulous playground for the kids. Features: This studio apartment contains an open design with a kitchenette and contemporary full bathroom with a large shower and spa bath. Step outside the apartment onto the balcony and discover the beautiful forest views over the fairway and surrounding grounds. Location: Head downstairs to the first floor and unwind with a drink at the Springs Bar and Terrace or enjoy a gourmet meal at Harvest Restaurant. The resort is positioned within 3 minutes drive from the Creswick town centre and a short 10-minute drive to Ballarat, this would make a great investment or idyllic private holiday apartment.
54 THE COURIER Saturday May 15, 2021 thecourier.com.au REAL ESTATE AN ESCAPE TO THE COUNTRY WITH EMPHASIS ON AN ALFRESCO LIVING STYLE Luxury Byron Bay hinterland retreat HOUSE DESIGN BYRON Bay New South Wales has a laid back ambience with ocean breezes and coastal chic at its heart. The client's brief to Mac Design Studio was to create a retreat, a place to relax and enjoy the beauty of the chilled environment, which essentially became key to the overall project. The property is a north facing 472m2 home, set on a .607 hectare block of land overlooking Coopers Shoot at Byron. High up in the hinterland, it reaps the benefit of stunning views across the district towards the ocean. Redefining the entry space was key to the overall project, with the goal being to create a real sense of arrival to the property. A new sandstone walkway leads you down a curved pathway to the front entrance of the property where you are greeted by large glazed doors connecting the exterior with the foyer. The entrance area wall panelling follows on from the exterior and leads up the stairs to the first floor. The white panelling, rich in texture, is offset by bleached herringbone floors. Creative lighting and the client's artwork are welcoming features. The upper floor takes full advantage of the beautiful views with a large open plan lounge and entertaining space, kitchen and dining areas, which create a natural hub for the home. The colour selection was instrumental to grounding the central kitchen area, with natural stone complementing the colour selection. The main living area has a new joinery element housing a fire place for the winter months. This element also conceals the entertainment system for this space while COASTAL RETREAT: A refined, timeless palette and high-quality materials were selected and approved at the outset of the project, cementing a strong sense of cohesion throughout the home. Photos: Lynden Foss creating a ledge for housing some special artefacts. The layout of this area was designed to be completely flexible, ranging from entertaining mode to cosy nights in with the family. This space was zoned with two large plush rugs offset from each other. The entire upper floor interior and exterior are connected via large sliding doors, maximising natural light. These external areas encompass entertaining and relaxation zones alongside an outdoor pool area which is complemented by a curved dusty pink wall, adding an element of surprise to the project. This wall can be seen from different vantage points within the interior of the property. The large outdoor dining area and bar enhances the alfresco aspect of living. A bespoke timber-clad ceiling was designed, complemented by external outdoor pendants. In addition, multiple lounging areas were created on the balcony to take advantage of the vista. The master suite on the west side of the property was conceived to feel like a hotel suite. The bed is positioned against a flanking wall, anchored by a structure housing a luxurious powder room and dressing area. A combination of coloured wall panelling and timber joinery line the dressing area for a touch of luxury. Adjacent to this area is a walk-in wardrobe and master ensuite. The vanity and bath surroundings feature New York marble and refined joinery which conceals ample storage. The ground floor house additional bedrooms, each with full ensuites and walkin wardrobes. Bleached ash flooring is offset by coloured wall panelling in tones of blue and teal. The bespoke kitchen joinery boasts the boldest colour scheme in the design and is complemented with honed elba stone counter tops and splashback. Bespoke joinery throughout the property consists of treated timbers and natural stone in neutral grey tones. The materials are complemented by a refined selection of contemporary furniture and fittings to enhance the interior architecture. ■ Produced with BowerBird Rosemary: a herb of remembrance that thrives on neglect GARDENING John Gabriele ROSEMARY is renowned as the herb of remembrance and Anzac Day is a fitting time to consider a place for it in your garden. Rosemary is also symbolic of friendship and love and has been the subject of myth. One interesting Turkish myth surrounding rosemary, is that it grows vigorously in the garden where the woman is the head of the household. In the 16th century many Turkish men ripped rosemary from the garden in effort to demonstrate their status. The ancient Greeks and Romans were aware of the benefits of rosemary not just as a culinary herb but for its medicinal benefits. Greek scholars wore garlands of rosemary Easy to grow, hardy and water-wise. during examinations for the reputed benefit of improving memory. It is for this reason that we embrace rosemary as the herb of remembrance and wear sprigs on the lapel on Anzac day in remembrance of our fallen service men and women. Of the many different varieties available, one that stands out is the Gallipoli rosemary. In 1915 a wounded digger repatriated to Adelaide Army hospital, brought back with him a rosemary plant from the slopes of Anzac cove, where rosemary grows wild on the peninsula. This bush was planted out in the hospital grounds and has since provided propagation material for the distribution of rosemary sprigs on Anzac Day. Originating from the Mediterranean, rosemary can be easily grown in most gardens and tends to thrive on neglect. This hardy, water-wise plant is well-suited to a range of soils and requires little maintenance other than some regular pruning. Full sun positions with good drainage are ideal and the addition of a little lime to the soil to raise pH will help rosemary flourish. Growing to around 1.5 metres, it is ideal in the herb garden or grown in a container and can be trained as topiary. Rosemary also makes an ideal hedging plant. Prostrate forms are also available and make excellent groundcovers, trailing over rocks or retaining walls and spilling from containers. The dense carpet of foliage is virtually impenetrable to weeds. The aromatic needle-like leaves can be used fresh or dried and the stems of varieties such as Tuscan blue or goriza, once stripped of leaves, make great barbecue skewers. This beautiful and versatile herb is worthy of a place in any garden.
thecourier.com.au AGENT’S CHOICE Saturday May 15, 2021 THE COURIER 55 AGENT’S CHOICE BROWN HILL BALLARAT NORTH 92A WATER STREET 914 LYDIARD STREET NORTH A 3 | B 1 | C 3 | D 824 A 3 | B 1 | C 1 | D 612m2 PRICE / $450,000 - $475,000 AGENT / Ray White - Paul McGourlay: 0423 508 070 PRICE / $525,000 - $550,000 AGENT / Harcourts Ballarat - Dean Parish: 0490 382 264 Open for inspection: {doc.OpenHomeDate} Anytime realestateview ID: www.realestateview.com.au/{doc.ReferenceID} Open for inspection: Sat. 1.30pm - 2.00pm realestateview ID: www.realestateview.com.au/13656929 Lifestyle: Set on a large block with huge shedding those looking to work from home have the perfect set up ready to have your workshop up and running in no time, meaning more time at home to spend with the family and easy access to the Melbourne Freeway making life easy for those looking to commute. Features: Offering three bedrooms, master with built in robe a nice open plan kitchen/dining/living area with split system air conditioning, and a recently renovated bathroom with floor to ceiling tiles this home is ready to move in and make your own. Situated on a huge 824sqm block with triple car garage and workshop ideal for those looking to work from home. Location: Located 280m to the freeway access to Melbourne, a short drive to the Ballarat CBD and walking distance to Caledonian Primary School you are set to start your own family or perfect for the growing family wanting to be close to shops and schools. Lifestyle: This is the perfect home and location for the young family looking to enter the real estate market. Surrounded by primary schools and kindergartens you can walk the kids to school. Spend Sunday mornings playing in the large private backyard with the kids and then walk to the local cafés, restaurants and bars for lunch. Features: This well maintained, original condition property offers 3 bedrooms, bathroom, laundry, open plan lounge/dining room, wide driveway and single car lock up garage. Outside the generous 612 sqm parcel of land leaves plenty of room in the back yard for the kids to play. Location: Located in the highly sought-after suburb of North Ballarat just a 4 minute drive to the Ballarat Train Station and Central Business District this beautiful period home is perfectly located for your next renovation or development project (STCA) with cafes, bars, restaurants, kindergartens and schools all within walking distance. AGENT’S CHOICE AGENT’S CHOICE WENDOUREE BALLARAT CENTRAL 11 PICKFORD STREET 200 STURT STREET A 3 | B 2 | C 4 | D 625m2 PRICE / $96,000 + GST + outgoings AGENT / Colliers International - Andrew Lewis: 0418 508 908 PRICE / $415,000 - $450,000 AGENT / Ballarat Real Estate - Blaise Newnham: 0423 175 643 Open for inspection: Please contact agent to arrange a private inspection realestateview ID: www.businessesview.com.au/- Open for inspection: Sat 12:15 - 12:30pm realestateview ID: www.realestateview.com.au/ Features: Colliers are pleased to offer this heritage-listed, multi-level office premises with a prominent corner position. The property boasts ample natural light through a façade that captures the corner of Sturt and Lydiard Street. With a large open reception area and excellent amenities throughout all levels the property has numerous private office spaces over its 192sqm* ground floor area, 75sqm* mezzanine level and 110sqm* first-floor area. Location: Situated on the corner of Sturt and Lydiard Street, the building is in a prime CBD location, across from the Ballarat Town Hall, Myer, close to the train station, GovHub and the thriving food and retail precinct. This is an opportunity not be missed on one of the most prominent corner locations in Ballarat.For more information or to arrange a private inspection, please contact the exclusive leasing agent above. Lifestyle: Situated in one of Ballarat’s fastest growing suburbs, with shops and schools nearby all sitting on a generous 625m2 (approx.) allotment with sought after side access for the boat or caravan. This home comprises of three large bedrooms with built in robes, master with ensuite and main bathroom lovingly updated with gorgeous floor to ceiling tiles. The updated kitchen features new gas hot plates and electric oven with a split system to provide year-round comfort for both the heating and cooling. Outside you will find a great undercover entertaining area, a large grassed area and a double lock up garage. Investment opportunities like this don’t come up often, call Blaise Newnham today 0423 175 643
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