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Quest Caroline Springs is a deserved winner of the 2015 Business of the Year Award.

The business is recognised for its strong focus on client satisfaction, happy work environment, employee training and career development, support for the local community, building local partnerships and maintaining business opportunities within the region.

The judges were impressed with the diversied product offering, constant improvements such as modernising and upgrading suites, the implementation of new technologies and the provision of specialised customer service.

Quest is actively involved in business planning, which is reviewed annually with special focus on market research and global and national business opportunities.

Quest Caroline Springs is a business known for its highly pro-active approach to developing local partnerships and maintaining business opportunities within the region. Its collaborative approach has enabled it to identify growth opportunities among corporate, community groups and training providers as well as tap into regional development projects such as Ravenhall Prison.

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Melton City Council would like to thank all the sponsors of this years Business Excellence Awards. Without the generous support of these 11 organisations, the event would not have been possible.

Congratulations to the 38 finalists and 15 award winners. Special mention goes to Quest Caroline Springs who collected three awards, including the prestigious WestWaters Hotel Business of the Year.


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This little bundle of joy is an early Mothers Day present for Sunshine Wests Natalie Gallenti-Brekalo. Mrs Gallenti-Brekalo and husband Frankie welcomed Marcus John Stanko into the world at 11.09am on April 24, weighing in at 3.2 kilograms. Big sisters Charlotte, nine, and Ruby, six, are already doting on the littlest addition to their family, and this Sunday they will be among thousands of children in the north-west to make mum breakfast in bed and lavish her with love for Mothers Day. Charlene Macaulay

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Residents are being asked for their feedback on a dra budget that Brimbank council administrators say is dicult but responsible.

e council released its 2015-16 dra budget at last weeks meeting, including $92million for several large-scale developments and proposing a 4.8 per cent rate rise for residential properties. Commercial and vacant land will be slugged with a six per cent hike.

Brimbank administrative chairman John Watson said he was pleased the residential rate increase fell short of the original forecast of six per cent.

Rate rise below forecastKeilor Downs resident Margaret Giudice

said a low rate increase may mean a higher one next year. It will be very interesting to see how things go when rate capping comes in next year. Council will have to balance [this] with the millions to be given to the civic centre.

Mr Watson said some savings measures had been taken to manage the future impact of rate capping.

Council has made a conscious decision to identify additional savings in the current budget. ese savings amount to around $1.9 million and include materials, environmental eciencies and other items.

e dra budget features a $92 million

capital works program, which includes nishing the Brimbank community and civic centre and new Sunshine library, the Errington Community and Performing Arts Centre, and a Keilor basketball and netball stadium revamp.

Councils vision for Brimbank to be regarded as the dynamic centre of the west has been a constant driver in our approach to infrastructure and public realm improvements, Mr Watson said.

He said the new community and civic centre would mean cost savings over the long term.

It will provide the community with a high quality, innovative and engaging library and learning centre, as well as extensive and much-

needed community meeting spaces, he said.At the same meeting, Brimbank council

awarded a contract valued at more than $7 million for the Errington community centres long-awaited redevelopment.

e contract was awarded to Devco Project & Construction Management for works including construction of a second storey and upgrades to halls, meeting and activity spaces and kitchens.

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e state coroner is calling for permanent safety barriers to be built on one of Melbournes deadliest bridges, the EJ Whitten bridge at East Keilor.

e recommendations, published by coroner Audrey Jamieson on April 9, follow an investigation into the death of Ardeer man Tomislav Brekalo in March 2012.

e bridge has been identied as a suicide risk for at least three years, but neither VicRoads nor the state and federal governments have committed to funding even temporary barriers, as money for upgrades was diverted by the federal government for the failed East West Link.

Ms Jamieson recommended that VicRoads urgently liaise with the state and federal governments to secure funding for temporary and permanent public safety barriers to be installed on [the bridge] to prevent jumping suicides at that location.

VicRoads told the Coroners Court it planned to install public safety barriers when it upgraded the section of road the bridge was on, but it could not say when, as upgrades for that section of road were not presently funded.

VicRoads project director Trevor Boyd said temporary barriers could be installed within 10 months if the state and federal governments provided funding.

Federal funding for the roads upgrade was redirected last year at the request of the Victorian government in order to fund other priority infrastructure projects in the

state, according to a spokesman for federal Infrastructure Minister Warren Truss.

While safety barriers are a matter for the state government, the Australian government would welcome a discussion with Victoria on proposed arrangements for the funding, the spokesman said.

Roads Minister Luke Donnellans spokeswoman acknowledged that safety measures on this bridge remained a priority, and the Andrews government was aware of the coroners ndings.

In 2012, Mr Brekalos sister, Marijana, told Star Weekly she wanted suicide prevention barriers installed on the bridge to prevent further tragedies taking place.

e bridge, which opened to trac in 1995, stands about 51 metres at its highest point. Its pedestrian barriers are 1.3 metres high.

Ms Brekalo says the height of the pedestrian barriers needs to be raised.

A person can make a rash decision in a moment of panic when they are not thinking rationally, she said.

Having barriers could prevent future suering on that bridge.

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A person can make a rash decision in a moment of panic - Marijana Brekalo A long-time St Albans resident is calling on Public Transport Victoria (PTV) to reinstate a bus route popular among elderly locals.

Margaret Sommers said she and fellow residents are angry the former 421 bus route, which included a stop across the road from her eodore Street home, had been altered last year, with residents rst learning of the changes aer they came into eect.

e changes were made in July last year when PTV expanded Brimbanks bus network, adding an extra 310 services a week across the city.

Now the 421 route goes in a completely dierent direction and our bus route is the 418, but it doesnt come anywhere near us, she said.

Ms Sommers said route 418, which runs between St Albans and Caroline Springs, bypasses eodore Street, meaning locals now have to walk up to a kilometre to St Albans

train station to catch the bus. e 79-year-old widow, who does not drive and relies on public transport to get around, wants the route to be reinstated or recongured to go past eodore Street again.

eres a lot of older people living here and weve had our bus stop taken from us.

PTV spokeswoman Jess Maguire said last years changes had resulted in an 85 per cent increase in patronage on the modied route 421 and a six per cent increase on the modied route 418.

e new network also provides more direct routes and services to parts of eastern St Albans that previously didnt have services, she said, adding consultation on the changes had been extensive.

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Elderly want bus backMargaret Sommers (front) and neighbours are unhappy with bus route changes. (Joe Mastroianni)

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Sunshine and Footscray hospitals face losing $800 million in funding over the next decade.

As the federal government clamps down on spending in the face of falling revenue, a new analysis shows Victorian hospitals face a $13.6 billion shortfall in funding in the next decade. e cuts mean Western Health stands to lose $794 million in projected funding.

State Health Minister Jill Hennessy said the Abbott government had walked away from key parts of the National Health Reform Agreement, removing funding guarantees and

government continues to go up, year on year unsustainable health spending will cause Australians more harm than good in the long run, Ms Ley said.

ese decisions are never easy or popular, but doing nothing is not an option and we are a government taking action.

Western Healths operations executive director Russell Harrison said such cuts would place a heavy burden on the wests hospitals, including those at Sunshine, Footscray and Williamstown. We trust a resolution will be reached to prevent budget changes of this magnitude because theres no doubt they

cutting the Commonwealths contributions to Victorias public hospitals from July 2017.

She said the cuts would lead to emergency department backlogs and a blowout in elective surgery waiting lists.

Before the election, Tony Abbott said he wouldnt cut health, Ms Hennessy said. But all weve had is cut aer cut aer cut to our hospitals and health programs. e Abbott governments cuts mean Victorians will wait longer for surgery they need.

Federal Health Minister Sussan Ley said Labors funding formula was unsustainable.

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would have a profound impact on Western Healths ability to provide the best care to its patients, he said.

Federal savings from funding cuts to the states hospitals and schools are projected to rise from $1 billion in 2017-18 to $10 billion by 2020-21.

Treasurer Joe Hockey said states must nd their own funding for hospitals.

e states need to accept responsibility for the things they run, he said.

If they do that and if were all accountable for the things we are actually responsible for, well have a more ecient system.

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It has been a long time since Brenton Spiteri has had a professional portrait taken with his mum, but that is set to change.

is month, the Caroline Springs photographer is taking part in National Family Portrait Month, which aims to get families in front of cameras to raise money for charity and create lasting memories.

As well as posing with his mum, Mr Spiteri will donate his talent and time to help raise $20,000 for the National Breast Cancer Foundation.

He said there was no better time for people to take portraits with their mum than in the lead-up to Mothers Day.

Most people I speak to tend to never nd the time to book in a family portrait were hoping this gives them a reason. And its for a good cause everyone knows of someone who has had, or been aected by, breast cancer.

Mr Spiteri said people oen neglected the importance of family portraits until it was too late.

Sometimes people dont get photographs until something happens.

He said photographs captured precious moments and milestones in peoples life. Every family has a journey that should be documented.

e National Family Portrait Month sessions cost $65, all of which will be donated to the National Breast Cancer Foundation. Additional photographs can be purchased for extra cost.

More information: www.familyportrait month.com.au or phone 1300 880 220

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Brenton Spiteri is taking part in a Mothers Day photography campaign. (Shawn Smits)

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Houses in the Brimbank and north-west property markets are being snapped up in record time due to a shortage of housing stock.

ats the word from Bells Real Estate sales executive Anthony Christakakis, who said increasing buyer demand and a lack of properties on the market were driving up property prices across the board.

At the moment, were nding so many buyers on our books, but theres a major shortage of stock, Mr Christakakis said.

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that, nine times out of 10, well get oers from our database prior to it ocially hitting the market. Clients are putting their best foot forward and putting up good oers for properties.

Latest gures from the Real Estate Institute of Victoria show most Brimbank suburbs have recorded fewer than 30 sales over the past three months, while the two that did Deer Park and St Albans recorded decreases in median house prices.

e biggest change was in Deer Park, which recorded a 3.3 per cent price drop to an average of $355,369.

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Neighbouring suburb Caroline Springs also recorded more than 30 property sales during the March quarter, producing a 2.5 per cent boost in the median house price to $474,000.

Mr Christakakis said the shortage of stock had resulted in properties across the area including Kings Park, Delahey and Burnside

Heights starting to fetch previously unheard-of prices. Ive sold two three-bedroom homes in Delahey for above $450,000, which is almost on par with what they would get in the Rose Hedge estate in Sydenham.

Last week, Mr Christakakis sold a double-storey property in Burnside Heights for $850,000 aer it had been on the market for only 24 hours.

e highest property price sold in Burnside Heights prior to that was within the $600,000s, he said.

He predicts a similar market performance over the next three months.

Were nding ... theres a major shortage of stock - Anthony Christakakis

A St Albans author is all smiles because a book she co-edited has been shortlisted for a national award.

Amra Pajalic and Victoria University lecturer Demet Divaroren spent two years working on Coming of Age: Growing up Muslim in Australia, which explores the experiences of 12 people including a beauty queen, a kickboxer, a lawyer, a rugby league star,an activist, a writer, a lesbian and an atheist.

e book was recently shortlisted for non-ction book of the year in the 2015 Childrens Book Council awards.

Ms Pajalic, who teaches English and humanities at her former high school, St Albans Secondary College, says shes incredibly proud of the books success.

To have it recognised I cant even say how happy its made me, she said. In Australia alone, Muslim people come from 70 dierent

countries. People need to understand that there are people from Bosnia who are Muslim, people from Bangladesh who are Muslim theres no such thing as a universal Muslim experience.

Ms Pajalic devoted more than a decade to being a full-time writer, winning the 2009 Melbourne Prize for Literatures Civic Choice Award for her debut novel, e Good Daughter, e Good Daughter, e Good Daughterand also penning childrens novel Amir: Friend on Loan.

She recently completed a graduate diploma in teaching and became a high school teacher last year. ese days, she devotes her weekends and school holidays to writing.

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Teens chargedBrimbank teenagers were among nine young men arrested in Sunshine in relation to a spate of armed robberies last month across Brimbank, Altona North and Fawkner. Four of the nine have been released, while ve others were still being interviewed. Information to Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

Wrap it up for mumThe Salvation Army has teamed with Keilor shopping centre to ensure people can access a professional wrapping service for Mothers Day gifts. Information: www.keilorshoppingcentre.com.au

Errington contract sealedBrimbank council awarded the contract for Errington Community Centres highly anticipated $7 million-plus redevelopment to Devco Project & Construction Management Pty Ltd at last Tuesdays council meeting. The contract includes construction of a second storey and improvements to existing facilities, including halls, meeting and activity spaces, kitchens and toilets. A 200-seat performing arts centre will be added, along with a civic entry plaza, landscaping and site improvements. The cost will be met in part by $2.5 million from the StAlbans Community Centre Co-Operative and a $500,000 state government community support fund grant. Further funding has been provided in councils 2014-15 budget and long-term nancial plan. The contract also includes about $657,000 for provisional works.

Charity was a main course for budding chefs at Coppereld College when they cooked up much more than a delicious feast for their peers.

e year 10 World of Food class manned the pots on Friday to host a cultural esta for the 600-student school and help raise money for the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre.

While the total amount raised is yet to be conrmed, co-organiser Lucy Grande said they were hoping it would beat last years $2000.

is event is on an even bigger scale than last year, and the kids absolutely loved it, she said. Its about putting in their best eort and giving back to the wider community.

e menu had Italian, ai, Japanese and

Indian inuences, with lasagna, arancini, pasta and meatballs in abundance, joined by butter chicken, ai green curry and sushi.

To sweeten the palate, there were tiramisu and yoyo biscuits. e esta also included musical and dance performances.

World of Food student Semina Subasic said she was proud to be part of the event.

Were using food and music as a way to promote and celebrate the fact were proud to be a multicultural school, Semina said.

Plus were really pleased to help fund cancer research and support cancer patients and their families.

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Overnewton Anglican Community College students were given a glimpse into the deep abyss of space travel without having to even leave their school hall.

Close to 600 students from the schools Taylors Lakes campus enjoyed a visit from Dianne McGrath, who is on the shortlist to become one of the rst people to land on Mars in about a decade.

McGrath was one of more than 200,000 people around the world to apply for a spot in the Mars One program, a Netherlands-based not-for-prot project that aims to create a permanent settlement on the red planet.

McGrath and six other Australians progressed to round three earlier this year. ey will face team challenges and training in the hopes of landing one of 24 training spots.

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are hoping to raise $6 billion through crowdfunding and the sale of commercial rights.

McGrath, 45, told the students about the challenges the astronauts would face on the red planet and the factors they would contend with before they even leave Earth.

Middle school teacher Adam Cusworth said Ms McGrath provided an unprecedented insight into the mission.

[She] demonstrates that in life, the possibilities are endless, Mr Cusworth said.

Priscilla Moca

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A burglar who helped steal smartphones and tablets valued at tens of thousands of dollars has narrowly avoided jail.

Zack Amouche pleaded guilty in the County Court last month to one charge of handling stolen goods, ve charges of burglary and three charges of the.

e court heart Amouche, who was 19 at the time and a heavy user of cannabis and amphetamines, was in possession of and attempting to sell Apple and Samsung smartphones and tablets, valued at almost $145,000, which had been stolen from Optus

two-year community corrections order, during which time he will have to perform 300 hours of community work and undergo treatment and rehabilitation for drug abuse.

He also has to pay $15,732 in compensation to Telstra Corporation and $14,981 to Singtel-Optus.

e burglaries and thes from the shopping centres were brazen and planned, Judge

stores at shopping centres at Brimbank and Epping early last year.

Amouche had also been involved in four separate thes at Plenty Valley, Brunswick and Cheltenham between February 1 and 9, 2014, when he worked with a group of other men to steal smartphones and tablets valued at $25,272.

On February 12, 2014, he oered to sell a buyer 72 new iPhones for $49,000.

When he met the buyer at a restaurant the following day to complete the transaction, an associate of Amouches raided the buyers house and stole a large sum of money.

Judge Paul Grant placed Amouche on a

Grant said. You and your co-oenders wore disguises and, at times, armed yourselves with instruments to eect the burglaries.

Items were stolen that you knew could be quickly on-sold. e nal oence was planned, devious and involved the the of a large amount of money.

Despite this, Judge Grant said Amouches guilty plea, his lack of prior convictions and actions aer being charged including getting a full-time job and no longer taking drugs satised him that Amouche had good rehabilitation prospects. is is very serious oending. However, I have been persuaded [of] my decision not to imprison you.

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A further 11,300 nes have been handed out already this nancial year.

Brimbanks ve libraries have also stung bookworms for late returns, damaged resources and replacement library cards, but city development director Stuart Menzies said it was dicult to maintain records of the numbers of nes and outstanding amounts because nes were constantly being paid.

Customers are sent a reminder notication via email, SMS or mail, three days before their items are due as a prompt to return their resources on time and avoid incurring a ne, Mr Menzies said. Brimbank libraries have previously run campaigns, such as an amnesty on library nes program and a food for nes program.

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Gaby and Dante Company, who run public speaking and presentation skills business Persuasive Communication, have six months to organise their world record attempt and are

Bullies go to waterkeen for it to get the same level of exposure as last years ice bucket challenge, which raised money for research into Motor Neurone Disease.

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In June, year 12 students Tessa Buchanan, Stephanie Steinho-Pino, Megan Spiteri and Ruby Cashmore and year 11s Lachlan Stevenson and Megan Lam will experience the cut and thrust of politics at the 29th annual Victorian Youth Parliament.

All legislation passed by the Youth Parliament is referred to relevant government ministers for consideration.

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e students of Overnewtons Keilor campus have draed a piece of legislation calling for all schools to introduce no gender school uniforms.

Stephanie Steinho-Pino said the dra bill tackled a unique issue that had never been before Parliament.

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Where were you born and what was your childhood like?I was born at St Julians [a popular holiday spot on Maltas coast] on March 11, 1925. My childhood was tough my parents were poor because of the war and it was very hard for them to survive. I used to go into the elds, cut owers and sell them when I was a child. I was one of six kids: four girls and two boys. Ive also got a half-brother. I never went to school. We didnt even have food to eat. I had a goat so I would knock on peoples doors and give them a glass of milk and they might give me an egg or a piece of bread or some our.

How did you meet Angelo, your husband?My husband was a soldier at that time and I used to sell owers. He bought a bunch of them from me and, as soon as he turned a corner, he threw them on the ground. But he bought the owers just because he liked me. When I nished my work and was going home, I saw the owers and wondered who had bought them and thrown them away. en he did it a second time and it clicked. I was 17.

Did you court for long?Angelo was a bit resistant to go and ask for my hand in marriage so his friend went instead. Four months later, Angelo and I were married.

MY BRIMBANKFrances Barbara, a true Maltese matriarch, has lived in Australia nearly 50 years. She shares her story with Charlene Macaulay

We never kissed, never hugged, never walked together [while we were dating]. We werent even allowed to sit close. We got married on November 7, 1943.

You had 12 kids. When did you start trying for a family?Straight away. I became pregnant, lost it and

lost ve babies in a row before I had my rst. One of them was born and lived for two weeks. I had 23 pregnancies and 12 survived, nine boys and three girls: Joseph, Juliana, Anthony, Emmanuel, John, Connie, Charlie, Antonia, Michael, Consilio, Paul and Mario. Maltese people, at that time, used to have a lot of babies, I think because of the church, e

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e whole family moved to Australia in 1966 why?My husbands brother was here and he told him it would be good for the future of his kids to move to Australia. My husband and two of my sons came six months earlier to set up a home for the family. e rest of us came by boat; it took three months to get here. We moved into a farmhouse on Main Road West, opposite the train station.

Angelo died aged 62; how did that change family life?It was a very dicult time for me. Eight kids were still at home, eight boys can you imagine, looking aer them all? It was hard; they wanted to go out. Id tell them to come home early, be careful, but they [did as they pleased]. I wouldnt put my head on the pillow until the last one was home. Its unbelievable how much one person can do.Angelo and I had a real love story. I never met anyone else. I said: I married one person - thats it.

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e wests major hospital is not keen to take blood samples from people who want to be tested for the deadly AIDS virus.is is due to the casualty departments heavy workload, Western General Hospitals spokeswoman, Kirsty Richards, said this week. e test, called HLTV 3 antibody test, screens blood for antibodies to the virus that in 10 to 15 per cent of people infected causes AIDS (Acquired Immune Deciency Syndrome).

Twenty years ago May 3, 1995

Keilor has missed out on its long-hoped-for new hospital, but its residents will benet from increased services at Western Hospitals Sunshine campus. And it may get a day surgery centre. Westerns Sunshine campus will be upgraded to cater for the growing number of people in Keilor, Melton and Bulla. Some services, including aged care, from the Royal Melbourne and North West hospitals, will be redirected to Western.

Ten years agoMay 3, 2005

Final plans for Sunshines $7.6million Swim and Leisure Centre redevelopment were unveiled last week in a friendly atmosphere a marked contrast to recent noisy meetings at which critics loudly demanded more input to the planning process. Mayor Natalie Suleyman conducted last Wednesdays unveiling in the absence of the 50 or more residents who have regularly packed the municipal visitors gallery to heckle councillors.

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Sunshines early daysThe early days of Sunshine are the focus of two exhibitions running simultaneously at the Hunt Club Community Arts Centre, 775 Ballarat Road, Deer Park, until May 9. Industries of Sunshine and Districts 1860s to 1950s is a collection of photographs, to 1950s is a collection of photographs, to 1950smemorabilia and printed material assembled by the Sunshine and District Historical Society to celebrate Sunshines industrial history, beyond the well-known Sunshine Harvester Works. Photographic exhibition Click of the West: 27 years documenting Melbournes West by Des documenting Melbournes West by Des documenting Melbournes WestJohnson will also be on display. 9249 4600

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Put your green thumb to workEver wanted to learn how to create a healthy garden that wont have a negative impact on local waterways? The Sustainable Living Program workshop Healthy Garden, Healthy Waterways at Westvale Community Centre, 45 Kings Road, St Albans, is free and will run on Thursday, May 14, from 7-9pm. Participants will learn how to create a healthy garden, including making a natural bug/insect spray and taking care of gardens, parks and local waterways. 9249 4665

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Neighbourhood HouseCommunity West Neighbourhood House is open weekly from Tuesday to Thursday,

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My son Bennie always showed more interest in the F&C shop at one end of e Circles shopping strip than I did.

But that wasnt hard as my level of interest was pretty much zero. My lack of curiosity continued when the premises became a cafe that and here I am judging a restaurant by its cover seemed to oer little more than basic coee.

So it was only happy circumstance the Lebanese pizza shop up the road being closed that forced me through the door to see whats on oer.

My prior judgments based on appearances proved to be utterly false. In fact, House Of Beans serves a longish range of good Lebanese food think falafel, ful madammas, hummus and the like that puts it on the same footing as the fabulous Abbout Falafel House in Coburg.

And about that I am ecstatic. Just think, no more driving to Sydney Road!

For my rst visit, I go for the kaa in bread ($6.50) and a small serve of fattoush ($7).

At rst blush, the kaa, found between layers of lovely, toasted house-made at bread, appears to be very similar to the pinkish meaty smear found on your basic meat pizza up the road and elsewhere.

Its nothing of the sort. is is much more juicy, well seasoned and delicious in short, it really is lamb kaa in a sandwich. Marvellous!

e generously proportioned fattoush is wonderfully fresh but, if anything, the dressing is a little too lemony.

Nahida helpfully explains the ins and outs of the ve dierent varieties of ful on oer basically theyre all variations on red beans, depending on the addition or not of tomato, tahini or chick peas but we perversely go in the opposite direction. I let my young man have his way with an order of the most expensive menu item: mixed grill ($15). Its a ripper!

eres a skewer apiece of kaa, lamb and chicken. eyre all fabulous heavy with amazing chargrilled avour, juicy and tender.

row in a good gob of hummus, some rice and the same good salad mix, and youve got a splendid meal.

My falafel plate ($10) looks a little on the bare-bones side until the arrival of a fabulously tangy bowl of green olives, pickled cucumber and chillis, mint and onion.

e falafels are fresh and yummy, though a tad on the dry side for my taste.

Nahida brings us some ful to try. is one is an oily mix of red beans and chick peas that is slightly surplus to the rest of our meal.

We love what Banjo, Nahida and their family have going on here.

Kenny Weir is the founder of Consider the Sauce, the denitive guide to Melbourne western suburbs cheap eats www.considerthesauce.net

THE HOUSE OF BEANS CAFEAddress: 25 The Circle, Altona Phone: 0419 375 397

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This property is likely to tick many boxes for home hunters. Want large windows for ample natural lighting; a warm and inviting interior with a contemporary feel? What about polished oorboards, high ceilings with ornate cornices throughout? Tick, tick and tick. Near the front door, the lounge room has a brick feature wall. The nearby tiled family-meals area abuts a kitchen with underbench oven, gas cooktop, xed rangehood and large pantry. Two of the three bedrooms have built-in wardrobes, while the main has a walk-in wardrobe. The low-maintenance front and back yards mean garden maintenance will be an infrequent chore. Secure parking is provided by the lock-up single garage. It may feel pleasingly secluded, but its only a short drive from Burnside shopping centre, parks, eateries and other services.

Biggin & Scott: 9363 0388 Price: Contact agent Private sale

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It may not be as cheeky as a Puck Lane, or as beautiful as a Titania Close, but 39a Oberon Avenue is nothing to shake a speare at (apologies to Shakespeare). The two bedrooms have built-in wardrobes and share a bathroom with spa. The large, carpeted lounge room at the front couples with a similarly sized L-shaped family-meals area at the rear. The adjacent kitchen has beech-toned cabinetry, dishwasher, underbench oven, gas cooktop and xed rangehood. The backyard consists of a covered entertainment area, garden shed and low-maintenance gardens. With extra features including ducted heating and evaporative cooling, this property can be enjoyed from midsummer nights to midwinter days. A security system is also included. Within walking distance of St Albans train station, central shopping precinct, St Albans secondary college and Errington reserve, this property has a location most can only dream about.

Ray White: 9366 1144 Price: Contact agent Auction: May 23 at 1pm

ST ALBANS 39a Oberon Avenue, 3021

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This well located property is likely to have families and smart investors lining up to snag a well-presented place. It has three bedrooms, the main with a wall of mirrored wardrobes and an en suite with the luxury of a spa. A grey-carpeted lounge room has an archway through to the kitchen-meals area with oorboards. The kitchen has a stack of timber cupboards, 900mm gas cooktop and enough space to place a dining table. A paved pergola area is the spot for relaxation and the backyard is pretty, with formal hedging and brick-edged gardens. Other treats at this property within easy reach of schools, bus and shops include gas heating, split-system and a double carport.

Burnham Real Estate: 9363 6333 Price: $300,000 $320,000 Private sale

ALBANVALE 43 Trafalgar Street, 3021

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In a secluded corner of Sunshine, this renovated abode has touches of both modern and classic, with a style all of its own thanks to polished oorboards, high ceilings and a contemporary latte-toned colour palette. The large lounge room with its brick replace forms the cosy hub of the house. The adjoining family-meals areas has a modern kitchen with grey stone benchtops, matching feature tile splashback, stainless-steel dishwasher, underbench oven, gas cooktop and canopy rangehood. A nearby sunroom provides an additional space in which to relax. The renovated bathroom has a white stone-topped vanity unit. Font and rear gardens are well established and immaculately maintained the backyard also comes with large garden shed. A short walk from Selwyn Park and a short drive to Sunshine Marketplace and train station, this 620-square-metre property is likely to have broad appeal.

Barry Plant: 8326 8888 Price: $430,000+ Auction: May 9 at 1pm

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Pebbled gardens and a driveway paved in red stone set a formal tone on this architecturally-designed house that has everything for the larger family.

The 54-square oor plan leaves little chance of the family outgrowing this house anytime soon.

Ornate cornices enhance the modern decor while the use of tiled oors, oorboards or carpet in the common rooms helps to dene separate spaces.

The impressive wide foyer is grand in its proportions, a theme carried throughout the house.

Theres a bedroom with built-in wardrobe left of entry and a long, open family-room to the right with oating oorboards and ooded with natural light.

Into the living zone towards the rear, a sprawling family area is warmed by a wood heater, while the conservatory-style meals area has custom fabric pelmets and window dressings.

At the homes heart is a large kitchen, resplendent with gleaming granite benchtops, high-gloss cabinetry, walk-in pantry and quality appliances including a Westinghouse wall oven, Miele dishwasher,

gas cooktop and rangehood. A laundry and downstairs bathroom round out the ground oor.

Ascend the elegant staircase to a peaceful retreat with a balcony overlooking the tranquil cul de sac where this property sits.

Four generously-sized bedrooms are upstairs, all with built-in wardrobes, including the hotel-style main, which has private balcony access, a walk-in wardrobe and a luxurious black-tiled en suite with spa and glass shower.

Sliding doors off the downstairs family

LJ Hooker Delahey: 9310 9377 Price: Contact agent Auction: May 23 at noon

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room open to the expansive backyard with plenty of lush grass for the kids to run amuck.

A host of extras include ducted heating, evaporative cooling and air-conditioning, ducted vacuum, a video security intercom and remote-controlled six-car garage, which gives rear access to a large garden shed/workshop with power connected.

Its location puts schools, public transport, freeway and Watergardens shopping centre within easy reach.

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CAROLINE SPRINGS 21/13-15 Lake Street 9307 4000PROUDLY SERVICING: Sunshine St Albans Deer Park Taylors Lakes

CAROLINE SPRINGS7 BRAESIDE WALKA Home You Will Fall In Love With!!!Nestled in one of Caroline Springs most sought after location is this beautifullypresented home ideal for the growing and entertaining families. Featuring threespacious bedrooms, formal lounge room, well appointed kitchen with walk in pantryand ample cupboard space overlooking the adjoining meals and family area.

PRICE $485,000 - $515,000INSPECT Saturday 11.00 - 11.30am Photo ID requiredCONTACT Tim Bedi 0455 331 966

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3a 2 b 2 c 2e CAROLINE SPRINGS8 VINTAGE WAYStylish & Modern In Great LocationPerfectly positioned in a premier estate, this beautifully presented home offersan executive lifestyle. This home offers quality and value along with the feeling ofspaciousness and luxury that only a young modern home can provide. Two separateliving areas give you the room that todays families crave whilst providing privacy whendesired, 4 bedrooms, master with ensuite and a generous walk-in robe.

PRICE $545,000 - $575,000INSPECT Saturday 12.00 - 12.30pm Photo ID requiredCONTACT Tim Bedi 0455 331 966

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CAROLINE SPRINGS9 MILLSTREAM WAYThe BIGGEST backyard in Caroline Springs.An electric gate entry and long drive lead the way to this spacious double story homein one of the areas most popular estates. 4 bedrooms plus study, bright formal livingzones, modern kitchen catering tiled meals and family areas, upstairs rumpus/retreat,spa bathroom and a double auto garage. Large pergola/entertaining area, side accessfor boat/caravan & the biggest backyard weve seen in Caroline Springs!

PRICE $565,000 - $595,000INSPECT Saturday 11.00 - 11.30am Photo ID requiredCONTACT Adrian Sposato 0419 464 629, Tim Bedi 0455 331 966

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4a 2 b 3 c 1 d 2e CAROLINE SPRINGS4 LAURISTON QUAYSophisticated Family Home in a Privileged Position!Situated in Caroline Springs most renowned residential estate (The Bridges), thislandmark display Metricon residence presents the ultimate indoor/outdoor familylifestyle opportunity. Beautifully appointed & meticulously detailed, the homes free-flowing design highlights 4 large bedrooms, main family bathroom, large study space,multiple living zones including formal lounge, decked pool area & much more...

INSPECT Saturday 1:00 - 1:30pm Photo ID requiredCONTACT Arthur Berisha 0413 790 142, Tim Bedi 0455 331 966

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BURNSIDE164 WESTWOOD DRIVEGreat Home, Great Location, Sensational Opportunity!Offering space and comfort and situated within walking distance to Burnside shoppingcentre, schools, parks & public transport make this home ideal for the growing family.Comprising of 4 spacious bedrooms with built in robes, separate study, formal loungeroom with attached formal dining, state of the art kitchen with granite bench tops andample cupboard space which overlooks the large meals & family area.

PRICE $640,000 - $685,000INSPECT Saturday 2.00 - 2.30pm Photo ID requiredCONTACT Adrian Sposato 0419 464 629

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DEER PARK 825 Ballarat Road 9307 4488PROUDLY SERVICING: Caroline Springs St Albans Sunshine Taylors Lakes

DERRIMUT3 CHISWICK CRESCENTLocated in ever popular Brimbank Gardens and close to all amenities and freewayis this cozy family home. Offering 3 good sized bedrooms, master with walk inrobe and ensuite. Enter the hub of the home and experience the open plan kitchen,adjoining meals and family area. Other features include ducted heating, stainless steelappliances including dishwasher. Inspect today to avoid disappointment.

Saturday 23rd May 11:00amINSPECT Thursday 6:00 - 6:30pm, Saturday 11:00 - 11:30am Photo ID requiredCONTACT Shenae Schmidt 0423 765 205

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3a 2 b 2 c 1eDEER PARK13 LONGFIELD WAYThis modern near new 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom residence is set apart by its effortlesssingle level styling. With an accent on space, this impressive design features 3 goodsize bedrooms fitted with built in robes, (main with walk in robe & ensuite) Open planentertaining delightful kitchen with stainless steel appliances and stone bench tops.Sliding doors lead to a sun filled backyard & alfresco. Fully appointed, ducted heating,auto double garage and much, much more .....

Saturday 23rd May 1:00pmINSPECT Thursday 5:00 - 5:30pm, Saturday 2:00 - 2:30pm Photo ID requiredCONTACT Cameron Vurovecz 0431 945 737

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DEER PARK24 OPIE ROADGreat opportunity to secure this stunning home located in a sought after pocket inDeer Park. Boasting 3 good sized bedrooms all with B.I.R, and semi-ensuite, largesized formal lounge and separate family area. The functional kitchen with stainlesssteel appliances and lots of cupboard and bench spaces overlooking the dining area.Features include: wall heaters, air conditioner, timber flooring and more. An inspectionwill be surely impressed even the fussiest of buyers.

Saturday 9th May 1:00pmPRICE $290,000 +INSPECT Saturday 12:30 - 1:00pm Photo ID requiredCONTACT Nathan (Nghia) Chu 0403 126 139, Kelvin Duong 0432 428 802

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DEER PARK16 WOOD STREETSituated on a generous rectangular allotment of approx 697m2 this is truly an owner occupiersor investors dream come true. The home features 3 big bedrooms, large lounge, well equippedkitchen overlooking the dining area, central bathroom & garage. Step outside to the undercoverarea which is ideal for all your entertaining needs. Call immediately to arrange an inspection.

Saturday 23rd May 2:00pmINSPECT Thursday 5:00 - 5:30pm Saturday 11:00 - 11:30am Photo ID requiredCONTACT Darren Lambert 0404 542 361 , Kelvin Duong 0432 428 802

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DEER PARK1 MUIRFIELD STREETStylish filled spaces and relaxed modern ambience combine in this 39 square approxhome built to the highest quality with every luxurious appointment. Make your wayinto the hub of the home where you will find a formal sitting room, a designer kitchenboasting modern s/s appliances. The alfresco area will make entertaining all year rounda breeze. Featuring low maintenance landscaped gardens and remote double garagewith rear access suitable for a boat or trailer. Call us now to book for an inspection.

INSPECT By Appointment Photo ID requiredCONTACT Nathan (Nghia) Chu 0403 126 139

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DEER PARK 825 Ballarat Road 9307 4488PROUDLY SERVICING: Caroline Springs St Albans Sunshine Taylors Lakes

DEER PARK40 BIRCHWOOD BOULEVARDLocated just a stroll away from Brimbank Shopping Centre, transport, Primary andsecondary schools and minutes from the freeway is this lovely family home. This wellpresented and maintained home has a lot to offer. Featuring 3 Good size bedrooms,2 with built in robes, kitchen adjoining meals area and central bathroom with separatetoilet. Extra features include split system air conditioner, low maintenance yards anddouble car garage. All set on good size corner allotment off 535 sqm (approx).

INSPECT Saturday 11:00 - 11:30am Photo ID requiredCONTACT Nader Iskander 0414 243 472

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3a 1 b 1 c 2e DEER PARK77 OCONNOR ROADSituated in this great sought after location, this lovely home will impress. Filled withnatural light, the open and spacious living area includes; formal lounge, cinema/or5th bedroom, hostess kitchen which overlooks the meals and family area. The masterbedroom includes a large WIR & ensuite followed by a further 3 bedrooms with BIRsserviced by a central bathroom. Low maintenance front & rear gardens will allow you tomake the most of what this home has to offer.

INSPECT Saturday 2:00 - 2:30pm Photo ID requiredCONTACT Nathan (Nghia) Chu 0403 126 139

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DERRIMUT6 PEMBROKE CRESCENTWell presented and fantastically designed with sizeable living areas, this house will tickall the boxes for luxurious family living. With a wide entrance leading to a great sizedstudy, formal lounge, rumpus, open plan living adjoining the spacious dining/mealsarea. The kitchen with its L-shaped island bench has convenient access to the alfrescofor indoor/outdoor living and entertaining. With many features on offer, this home willsurely impress. Inspections are a must.

INSPECT Wednesday 5:00 - 5:30pm, Saturday 12:00 - 12:30pm Photo ID requiredCONTACT Nader Iskander 0414 243 472, Nathan (Nghia) Chu 0403 126 139

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4a 2 b 3 c 1 d 2eDERRIMUT64 FOLEYS ROADMasterfully designed, this impeccably presented home offers generously proportionedinteriors & inviting outdoor spaces. The home offers: 4 generous sized bedrooms,master with a full ensuite & WIR, formal lounge, huge entertainment area easilyaccessed through the open plan family, dining & kitchen. A sparkling central bathroom& double garage complete the picture. This home is loaded with features. All set on agreat sized allotment.

Saturday 23rd May 12:00pmINSPECT Thursday 6:00- 6:30pm Saturday 12:00 - 12:30pm Photo ID requiredCONTACT Darren Lambert 0404 542 361, Cameron Vurovecz 0431 945 737

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DEER PARK47 DUMFRIES STREETSituated on an allotment of 861m2 (approx), this home is shining with potential & possibilities.Featuring open plan updated kitchen with meals room, informal living room, large lounge, twobathrooms & three massive bedrooms with BIRs. The huge backyard offers further scope toextend or develop (STCA).

INSPECT Saturday 1:00 - 1:30pm Photo ID requiredCONTACT Darren Lambert 0404 542 361

Cameron Vurovecz 0431 945 737

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ST ALBANS 1-7 Elaine Street 9367 7044PROUDLY SERVICING: Caroline Springs Deer Park Sunshine Taylors Lakes

DELAHEY59 WILMOT DRIVEThis elevated, quality built home has extra large living areas and an extra 2 bedroomsleep out at rear of property, ideal for extended family, teenagers and the in-laws.Comp: generous sized bedrms with BIRs, master with WIR & full ensuite, formallounge and large meals family area, spacious modern kitchen with quality appls &dishwasher, rumpus/ family room and a dble garage. Also features gas dctd htg, wallair conditioners, roller shutters, floorboards, alarm system and much more.

INSPECT Saturday 10:00 - 10:30am Photo ID requiredCONTACT Alex (Chau) Tran 0401 371 785

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6a 2 b 2 c 2e ST ALBANS237 MAIN ROAD WESTThis renovated family home with main road exposure is situated walking distance tolocal Schools, Victorian University, Train Station, Alfrieda Street Shops and has easyaccess to the Western Ring Rd. The property offers: BIRs, spacious lounge, kitchenwith adjoining meals area, central bathrm, garage plus carport. Includes: polishedfloorboards, wall air conditioner, security shutters and colour bond fencing all around.

Saturday 9th May at 1:00pmINSPECT Saturday 12:30 - 1:00pm Photo ID requiredCONTACT Sam (Sadrettin) Latif 0414 903 342

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DELAHEY7 DUNAI WALKSolid elevated home set on a corner allotment in one of the best pockets of Delaheycomprises: (4) spacious bedrms, master with ensuite & W.I.Rs, B.I.Rs others,spacious sun filled lounge room, well equipped kitchen with large open living area,single lock garage and a 2 car carport. Incl: ducted heating, wall air conditioners,floorboards, roller shutters and gas cooking appliances.

INSPECT Saturday 11:00 - 11:30am Photo ID requiredCONTACT Alex (Chau) Tran 0401 371 785

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4a 2 b 2 c 2e ST ALBANS18 SYLEHAM STREETAn absolute stunner, this lovely home has been beautifully renovated with style andclass. Feat: lrg bedrms with BIRs & new ceiling fans, study nook, formal lounge anddining, open plan family area, luxurious bathrm, a massive pergola and a qlty timberkitchen (SS appls, dble oven & dishwasher). Incl: dctd htg, gas heater, split system aircond., and a side access carport & remote roller garage. Situated on a corner block,walking distance to Schools and close to St Albans station.

Saturday 23rd May at 1:30pmINSPECT Thursday 5:00 - 5:30pm Saturday 11:00 -11:30am Photo ID requiredCONTACT Flo Carreon 0416 231 254, Michael Pham 0439 958 964

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ST ALBANS45 PIMELEA TERRACEFrom the beautiful modern facade to the spacious open plan living this family homeis only 7 years young and approx 29 squares. Comp: big bedrms, main with ensuite& WIR, spacious formal lounge, lrg open plan kitchen/meals/living with qlty kitchenappls incl dishwasher, 900mm cook top and stone benches, huge rumpus perfect asa theatre room or family retreat. Incl: dctd htg, evap coolingand dble car garage withdrive thru access. Mins from Ginifer train station.

INSPECT Saturday 3:00 - 3:30pm Photo ID requiredCONTACT Alan (Cuong) Au 0432 716 822

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4a 2 b 2 c 1 d 2e ST ALBANS2/44 HELEN STREETThis quality townhouse located in a popular pocket of St Albans East, a short strollto schools, Alfrieda Street precinct, Keilor Downs Plaza and Leslie Street Shops, pluseasy access to Western Ring Road and Train Stations. Comprising: BIRs, modernkitchen with meals area, sep formal lounge, central bathrm, remote g

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