All dummy bids are illegal and attract significant penalties.
A dummy bid is either a bid: made by the vendor, in circumstances where the auction rules do not allow for such bids; and the auctioneer has not orally announced that such bids are allowed before the commencement of the auction. Or made by a person who knows that the bid is being made on behalf of the vendor.
An auctioneer must not: accept a bid at the auction if they know the bid was made by, or on behalf of the vendor, unless the bid was in accordance with the law and the auction’s rules on vendor bids falsely acknowledge a bid, where no bid was made.
Also, it is an offence for any person to procure another person to make a bid at an auction that is against the law.
Dummy bidding
Rentals on the rise
WHILE rents have remained relatively stable across the state, popular property types have experienced solid rental growth in the year to June 30.
The latest REIV data shows two-bedroom units recorded the state’s highest weekly rental increase, up 4.2 per cent over the year to $250– a $10 weekly increase on the same period last year.
The City of Ballarat was the main driver of this growth with rents in the municipality also increasing by more than four per cent on June 2016 figures. Wendouree was one of the top performing for investors of this property type with the weekly median rent increasing 15 per cent over the year to $230.
Rental growth for two-bedroom units was also seen in Lake Wendouree and Ballarat Central, up 9.6 and 8.3 per cent respectively to weekly median rents of $285 and $260. Two-bedroom units were also in demand in a number of Bendigo suburbs, including Kennington and Eaglehawk where the median rent increased by more than 13 per cent to $250 a week. Other Bendigo suburbs recording solid rental growth for two-bedroom units include Strathdale, up 11 per cent over the year to $250; and Golden Square, up 5.6 per cent to $235.
Meanwhile, the statewide median rent for three-bedroom homes increased 3.4 per cent over the year to $300 per week. East Geelong recorded one of the largest weekly rental increases for three-bedroom homes, up more than 15 per cent over the year to $370.
Similar rental growth was also recorded in Bright, where the weekly median rent for a three-bedroom home is now $350. Typical family homes were also highly sought after in White Hills and Yarrawonga, with the weekly median rent in these areas increasing 11.8 and 10 per cent respectively. The weekly median rent in Yarrawonga is now $330 while a three-bedroom home in the Bendigo suburb of White Hills commands a median rent of $308 a week.
Annual rental growth for three-bedroom homes was also recorded in multiple Greater Geelong suburbs including Newtown, up 9.9 per cent to a weekly median rent of $415; Geelong West, up 8.1 per cent to a median rent of $400 per week; and Belmont, up 6.1 per cent to a weekly median rent of $350.
For more information on weekly median rents by town or region, visit reiv.com.au.
Country Life
Your true country lifestyle awaits with this cute weatherboard home set on approximately one acre of land. In the quiet hamlet of Pyalong with renowned local primary school, country pub and much more all at your finger tips and only a short drive to Kilmore for shops, eateries and rail link to Melbourne. The home features three bedrooms, central bathroom, functional kitchen and meals area and a comfortable lounge and adjoining dining room. Make the move and enjoy your country lifestyle.
Pyalong 16 Bridge Street
Contact: Brendan Flynn 0481 283 637
Sale Method: Auction
Barry Plant Real Estate Wallan/Kilmore
Seymour is showing off
There are so many things to make for The Great Seymour Show Off, which will be held on October 7. Check out the schedule on line at www.seymouragshow.org.au or pick up a schedule around town.
After all that making and baking comes rewards.
This year we have spent many thousands of dollars on getting the best entertainment for your $15 entry fee.
Besides all the fun usual show stuff such as the carnival rides and animals and the great stuff in the pavilions, we have some fantastic attractions for everyone.
Daryl The Farmer runs the best animal nursery with stacks of pattable babies.
By popular demand we have the return of Whip Industries which is the daredevil motor bike display.
They were a huge success a couple of years ago and we are thrilled they are back. Evidently this is for the blokes, but I thought they were amazing too.
From a family point of view everyone will love The Wild Action Travelling Zoo.
Not only will there be snakes, but all sorts of other Australian animals.
This is our big ticket item and a first for The Show Off and we really hope you all make sure to have a look.
Also back again is Stewart Bryant who brings his amazing whip cracking skills along with his beautifully trained horses.
Stewart is from Yea and is just the kind of act we like to sponsor at a country show.
The Lego people will be doing their usual extraordinary display and Anna the stilt walker will be cruising around the showgrounds.
Those talented operators of chainsaws will be demonstrating their sculpture which is always a crowd pleaser.
Last but definitely not least will be Friday night where there’ll be lots of local music and the best fireworks outside Moomba.
Seniors celebrate
HAVING a cuppa with the Mayor or delving into the world of online shopping are just some of the diverse activities on offer, in addition to the Annual Seniors Concert featuring Honey B and the Stingers.
All council events, including an active aqua gentle exercise classes, senior strength classes and an introduction to online shopping course, are outlined in the Mitchell Shire Seniors Festival Program.
Council’s leisure centres are also getting in on the action, with free membership offers for new and existing members (conditions apply).
A Senior Fun Day, including bowls and a free barbecue, will also be held from 11am-2pm on Friday, October 20 at Kingsgate Village in Kilmore. Mitchell Shire Mayor Rhonda Sanderson said the festival was an important way to promote active and healthy living.
“Our seniors are so important to us and promoting a healthy, active and age friendly community is a priority for council. The Seniors Festival activities are a great way for our older residents to get out and about, socialise, keep their minds active, and participate in their community. It’s great to see so many community groups getting on board with the Victorian Seniors Festival and council would like to thank them for hosting these important events for our seniors.” Cr Sanderson said.
Copies of the Mitchell Shire Seniors Festival Program can be downloaded from www.mitchellshire.vic.gov.au or hard copies can be collected from Council’s Customer and Library Service Centres or Leisure Centres.
For more information on the festival, please contact council on 5734 6200.
Swap Meet success
WALLAN Scouts and Greenhill Committee members were all smiles on Sunday, September 24 as thousands of people flocked to the annual swap meet at Greenhill Reserve.
The weather was almost perfect for such an occasion and the sun was shining on gleaming chrome and polished paintwork as an array of beautiful old cars and vehicles lined up on the lower oval for all to see.
Scout Treasurer David James said the day had exceeded all expectations. He said the 7th annual swap meet and classic car show attracted over 200 stall holders as well as several thousand visitors from across Victoria, NSW and South Australia to buy, swap and sell vehicle parts, collectables and all sorts of old items .
“The lovely old cars were very popular. Nearly half the sites have already been booked for next year,” Mr James said.
The Wallan Scouts and Greenhill Committee would like to thank John Sparks for his steam engine display, Rusty from TV programme Bumper to Bumper for filming the car show and local rock band Rockit for keeping people entertained.
Works for court house
THE Kilmore Court House will undergo urgent conservation works thanks to a Heritage Grant of $130,000.
Member for Northern Victoria Jaclyn Symes met with members of the Kilmore Court House committee of management last Monday, September 18 to announce the Living Heritage Program grant.
“The Kilmore Court House is among our community’s most cherished assets and it is vital that these refurbishment works are carried out. The Kilmore Court House reflects our history and provides the stories of who we are and where we have come from. We invest in our heritage to ensure it remains for future generations.” Ms Symes said.
The Kilmore Court House is a local and iconic landmark that serves as the headquarters for four local community user groups, including the Kilmore Historical Society, the Kilmore Art Society, the Mechanics Institute and the Kilmore Celtic Festival.
The grant will fund urgent conservation works that are needed at the Kilmore Court House, including the works to the roof and façade of the building.
Kilmore Committee of Management Chair, Dianne Le Quiniat thanked Ms Symes for her assistance in helping them obtain the grant.
“It’s (the Kilmore Court House) is a beautiful building and we’re so grateful to Jaclyn Symes for her help – she’s been wonderful. It’s the only heritage building left in community hands in the town and we want to preserve it for the community. Jaclyn Symes is so lovely and approachable and her staff are just lovely. It makes it easier for community groups to have someone they can talk to.” Ms Le Quiniat said.
Ms Symes added that it was wonderful to see the hard work of the committee recognised by Heritage Victoria and that it was lovely to see the iconic building being maintained and used by the community.
Poetry champs
THE poetry talents of district students were put under the spotlight when students from St Patricks Primary School, Kilmore Primary School and The Kilmore International School came together to celebrate poetry in all its forms on Wednesday, September 20.
The Poetry Slam event held at St Patrick’s Primary School was the culmination of weeks of work by the three schools that aimed to promote poetry and the development of oral language and writing skills.
Finalists from individual school poetry events came together at Poetry Slam to share their love of poetry and put on show the various talents they have developed through the program.
A panel of judges, made up of Angela Gower, an English teacher and debating coach at TKIS, Tanya Begley, community and programs librarian at Mitchell Shire and Rosa Nix, local drama and performing arts teacher and actor were astounded by the breadth of talent shown by the students and congratulated all participants on their confidence, delivery and the inspiring way they shared their thoughts and emotions, especially those who wrote original pieces.
Huge thanks were given to Ms Claire Kelly, the organising teacher at St Patrick’s for all her work and Jennene Cooney at KPS and Julie Daniels at TKIS for their support and assistance.
Seymour to host trials
Seymour will be the at the centre of the working sheep dog world when it holds the 2017 Supreme Australian Working Sheep Dog Championship this October.
Held over nine days at Kings Park in Seymour, the event is free for spectators with catering available in the Ken Hall Pavilion, provided by the Seymour A and P Society.
On Saturday, October 14 to Sunday, October 15 more than 100 dogs will contest the Novice Championship. Commencing Monday, October 16 more than 200 excellent entries from across the country will ensure exciting competition for the title of Supreme Champion.
Top dogs and triallers from every state will vie for the title of Supreme Champion and the states competing for the Ted Gaby Interstate Challenge Trophy.
The Interstate Challenge will take place over three rounds with the first round on Thursday, October 19, the second round on Friday, October 20 and the Final will be held on Sunday, October 22.
Victoria will be represented by David Hines and ‘Tarcoola Scooter’ from St Arnaud and John Tuddenham with ‘Waramara Paddy’ from Ross Creek.
Local farmers Brendan Kelly from Pyalong and Ross and Sarah Thomson from Glenaroua are kindly providing the considerable number sheep required for the conduct for the Supreme.
Trialling will commence from 7.30 am daily and run through to early evening. Highlights will be the Novice Final held under lights on Sunday, October 15 and two rounds of the State Teams Competition under lights on Thursday, October 19 and Friday, October 20.
No to recorded council meetings
Recordings of Mitchell Shire Council meetings will not happen – even on a trial basis following a decision at last week’s council meeting.
Councillors were discussing a report prepared subsequent to a Notice of Motion presented at the March 2017 meeting asking for an officer’s report into the feasibility and costs of placing ordinary and special council meeting recordings on the Mitchell Shire Council website.
In Victoria, 43 Councils make audio recordings and 16 of those make them available as public recordings on their website. In addition, 10 out of 79 Councils indicated they were livestreaming council meetings and making video recordings available afterwards. Meanwhile in Mitchell Shire – silence (for now) is golden.