The REIV has released the December quarter median prices, revealing that the median price of a house in Melbourne has increased by 6.9 per cent to $601,500 from a revised $562,500 in the September quarter.
REIV CEO Enzo Raimondo said this was the first time that the median house price had exceeded $600,000 and it was clear that housing affordability would be a key issue this year for buyers and the Victorian community.
“Increased house prices in the last quarter and over the last two years are due to an imbalance between housing supply and the needs of our growing population.
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Friday, January 21, 2011
Monday, January 17, 2011
FEBFAST 2011
FebFast Ltd (the Trustee for FebFast Ancillary Fund Trust) challenges people to press the pause button on their alcohol consumption during the shortest month of the year, and at the same time raise funds to help reduce alcohol and other drug related harms amongst young Australians.
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Thursday, December 30, 2010
HAPPY NEW YEAR
I'd like to take this opportunity to wish all all the best for 2011. I trust 2010 was a great year for you and look forward to being to assist you in 2011. HAPPY NEW YEAR.
Regards
Robert Hall
Regards
Robert Hall
Sunday, December 19, 2010
Macedon Ranges To Continue Growing in 2011
Whilst we continue to hear by the dooms day people that –
In April this year it was reported that Victoria has a housing shortfall of 22,000 homes, while Australia’s housing shortfall is expected to worsen beyond 200,000 homes this year, and it is expected that it could reach 500,000 by 2029.
In the Macedon Ranges region, the Settlement Strategy released by the Macedon Ranges Shire Council indicates that we are going to increase our population numbers strongly.
The Settlement Strategy can be downloaded here.
Gisborne is where the strongest expansion will be seen increasing from the 2006 census figures of 8,900 - 14,400 by the year 2036.
Other towns with strong growth are Kyneton, Riddells Creek & Romsey. The in depth report addresses everything from the economics, environment and landscape implications.
Our continued huge expansion is contributed to by our great access to Melbourne, both via the Calder Freeway and Railway lines. Many people living on the outskirts of Melbourne in suburbs like Ringwood, Moorabbin, or Werribee spend longer in their vehicles or on the train than we do each day.
I strongly suggest that you download the Settlement Strategy, reading the implications, both positive and negative, and recommendations to manage growth in the Macedon Ranges.
As we all know the Macedon Ranges will continue to be a great place to live, relax, and enjoy life.
- The housing boom has burst
- Property prices are going to crash
- The market is set to tumble
In April this year it was reported that Victoria has a housing shortfall of 22,000 homes, while Australia’s housing shortfall is expected to worsen beyond 200,000 homes this year, and it is expected that it could reach 500,000 by 2029.
In the Macedon Ranges region, the Settlement Strategy released by the Macedon Ranges Shire Council indicates that we are going to increase our population numbers strongly.
The Settlement Strategy can be downloaded here.
Gisborne is where the strongest expansion will be seen increasing from the 2006 census figures of 8,900 - 14,400 by the year 2036.
Other towns with strong growth are Kyneton, Riddells Creek & Romsey. The in depth report addresses everything from the economics, environment and landscape implications.
Our continued huge expansion is contributed to by our great access to Melbourne, both via the Calder Freeway and Railway lines. Many people living on the outskirts of Melbourne in suburbs like Ringwood, Moorabbin, or Werribee spend longer in their vehicles or on the train than we do each day.
I strongly suggest that you download the Settlement Strategy, reading the implications, both positive and negative, and recommendations to manage growth in the Macedon Ranges.
As we all know the Macedon Ranges will continue to be a great place to live, relax, and enjoy life.
Gisborne secondary College Congratulates
Amongst many achievements this year that are too numerous to mention, we would like to pay a special congratulation to Stonefield, Pure Heat and the Live 4 Life winners for their outstanding efforts throughout the year representing GSC.
Congratulations to the hugely talented student band Stonefield for winning triple J’s Australia wide Unearthed High competition. The band is comprised of sisters Hannah, Sarah and Holly Findlay who all attend Gisborne Secondary College, as well as older sister Amy.
Apart from local gigs, Stonefield have appeared at the St Kilda Festival and the bushfire appeal at Fed Square. You can hear the band in action by following the links at the triple J website. Unearthed is triple j’s initiative to support independent, self-funded musicians and provide opportunities to those artists who show most potential.
Congratulations to the hugely talented student band Stonefield for winning triple J’s Australia wide Unearthed High competition. The band is comprised of sisters Hannah, Sarah and Holly Findlay who all attend Gisborne Secondary College, as well as older sister Amy.
Apart from local gigs, Stonefield have appeared at the St Kilda Festival and the bushfire appeal at Fed Square. You can hear the band in action by following the links at the triple J website. Unearthed is triple j’s initiative to support independent, self-funded musicians and provide opportunities to those artists who show most potential.
Students win award
Eight students including Steven and Matthew Mills, Sam and Thomas Deveson, Nathan Budanow, Edward Morrissey and Clare and James Butler together with their families and local community businesses showed that a combined team effort can produce remarkable results. The team won the overall Display and Presentation Award from over 85 Secondary School teams including a $200 prize. Their passion, enthusiasm and overall drive to train together, produce a competitive vehicle and field a serious racing team particularly impressed the judges. The teams put their human cycle powered tricycle at the front of the grid in practice for the race, then proceeded to break the previous track record fulfilling one of their goals. Another team Bendigo Senior Sec. College also managed this just pipping our team by 1/10th of a second.
Our team raced competitively with the other top vehicles in the race for the first hour until a disabling crash snapped our seat belt supporting struts which put us into the workshop for an hour. Parent Greg Deveson snapped into action quickly fabricating 2 metal clips to get the team back on the track. The team then cycled steadily through the field from 85th position to 26th with the help of ice baths, zip ties and aircraft aluminium adhesive foil keeping the bike together and managing speeds of over 50 kmh.
Overall a very rewarding, character building and memorable experience for all involved.
Many thanks to teachers Andrew McLean (for his technical GPS tracking data and overall support on the weekend). Paul Calleja (for his pre race work and encouragement to the team to chase their goals). The Mills and particularly all of the rest of the Deveson family, Greg, Sonja and Renata providing valuable support track side with nutritious meals, rider schedules and bike maintenance.
Many local sponsors made this great experience possible including :
Bendigo Bank
Circle Credit
G & S Joinery
Gisborne Self Storage
Gisborne Student Union
Hunt Real Estate
Macedon Ranges Horizontal Drilling
Macedon Ranges Shire Council
Michael Graefe
Mitre 10
Mt Gisborne Homes
Pure Heat
Rain & Horne Real Estate
Sunbury Bike Hub
Wallaces Farm and Ind. Supplies
David Butler / Coordinator
Finally we would like to mention a special congratulations to the Live4Life winners.
A unique partnership between schools and community targeting youth mental health in the Macedon Ranges Shire.
On Tuesday 12th of October, GSC students attended a Live4Life forum at Braemar College in Woodend. Congratulations to the following students who received awards on the day.
Our team raced competitively with the other top vehicles in the race for the first hour until a disabling crash snapped our seat belt supporting struts which put us into the workshop for an hour. Parent Greg Deveson snapped into action quickly fabricating 2 metal clips to get the team back on the track. The team then cycled steadily through the field from 85th position to 26th with the help of ice baths, zip ties and aircraft aluminium adhesive foil keeping the bike together and managing speeds of over 50 kmh.
Overall a very rewarding, character building and memorable experience for all involved.
Many thanks to teachers Andrew McLean (for his technical GPS tracking data and overall support on the weekend). Paul Calleja (for his pre race work and encouragement to the team to chase their goals). The Mills and particularly all of the rest of the Deveson family, Greg, Sonja and Renata providing valuable support track side with nutritious meals, rider schedules and bike maintenance.
Many local sponsors made this great experience possible including :
Bendigo Bank
Circle Credit
G & S Joinery
Gisborne Self Storage
Gisborne Student Union
Hunt Real Estate
Macedon Ranges Horizontal Drilling
Macedon Ranges Shire Council
Michael Graefe
Mitre 10
Mt Gisborne Homes
Pure Heat
Rain & Horne Real Estate
Sunbury Bike Hub
Wallaces Farm and Ind. Supplies
David Butler / Coordinator
Finally we would like to mention a special congratulations to the Live4Life winners.
A unique partnership between schools and community targeting youth mental health in the Macedon Ranges Shire.
On Tuesday 12th of October, GSC students attended a Live4Life forum at Braemar College in Woodend. Congratulations to the following students who received awards on the day.
- Hannah Goodwin (Major Prize Winner – Individual Entry – A kit for Mental Health Promotion)
- Marnie Bruce and Taylor Burns (Pod Cast)
- Sophie Steinbach (Postcard)
- Liz Ryan (Short Film)
- Emma Bowly, Caitlyn Marinier and Beckie Van Schellen (Powerpoint Slide)
- Joel McKinnon (Slideshow)
Gisborne Peak Winery
Gisborne Peak Winery has built a strong reputation for its quality locally grown and made wines. Located in Gisborne South, the winery is open 7-days a week. Wine should be fun, and the relaxed, casual style of the winery reflects this. In addition to the great selection of wines Gisborne peak offers wood-fired pizzas that are delicious and are served on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays. A savory platter, the Tasters’ Platter, is available daily along with espresso coffee and dessert. Sizzling prawns are back on the little menu, by popular demand.
The winery setting is unique, with plenty of seating on the open-air deck over the water, or, if the weather is cool, in the Fireside Room or within the heated marquee and verandahs.
The vineyard at Gisborne Peak grows low yielding premium grapes for their estate label wines. The vineyard is planted out to Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Semillon, Riesling and Lagrein. They also produce a sparkling style of Pinot Noir – delightful! Visitors are invited to enjoy a tutored tasting at cellar door (no charge) or to sample selected wines of their choice. The wines continually win awards and are all hand-pruned and hand-picked grapes. The wines are single vineyard, estate grown wines. Taste the Macedon Ranges sunshine and soil in a bottle of Gisborne Peak Wine.
Gisborne Peak Winery is also home of ‘MyVine: Adopt-a-Vine’ program. This is the perfect gift for the wine lover in your life. Adoptive Parents are invited to participate in Hands-On Days. These are seasonal vineyard activities throughout the year. The next Hands-On day is 22 January, and is the Canopy Management and Crop Estimation Day.
The winery is open on Australia Day, Wednesday 26th January, and serving their delicious wood-fired pizzas and wonderful wines.
The winery setting is unique, with plenty of seating on the open-air deck over the water, or, if the weather is cool, in the Fireside Room or within the heated marquee and verandahs.
The vineyard at Gisborne Peak grows low yielding premium grapes for their estate label wines. The vineyard is planted out to Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Semillon, Riesling and Lagrein. They also produce a sparkling style of Pinot Noir – delightful! Visitors are invited to enjoy a tutored tasting at cellar door (no charge) or to sample selected wines of their choice. The wines continually win awards and are all hand-pruned and hand-picked grapes. The wines are single vineyard, estate grown wines. Taste the Macedon Ranges sunshine and soil in a bottle of Gisborne Peak Wine.
Gisborne Peak Winery is also home of ‘MyVine: Adopt-a-Vine’ program. This is the perfect gift for the wine lover in your life. Adoptive Parents are invited to participate in Hands-On Days. These are seasonal vineyard activities throughout the year. The next Hands-On day is 22 January, and is the Canopy Management and Crop Estimation Day.
The winery is open on Australia Day, Wednesday 26th January, and serving their delicious wood-fired pizzas and wonderful wines.
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