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Beating epilepsy By Jessica Micallef Krystal Bourke has been seizure free for almost eight years, thanks to two brain surgeries just one week apart. he Kyneton resident, now 28, was diagnosed with epilepsy when she was just two-years-old. “Since I was two, I had many its a day, up to eight its a day. It didn’t help with my learning [and] I had anxiety and depression from it,” Ms Bourke said. “Before I had a it … I would have a video clip play in my mind and then the next minute, I would be on the loor. “I couldn’t make friends, I had to go to a special education school. I only learnt in the last eight years how to cook and look ater myself because I couldn’t be around anything hot like water or a stove.” Ms Bourke said she had been on medication since being diagnosed, but says it was two brain surgeries in July 2012 which inally helped her manage the epilepsy. “he irst surgery … they put the electrodes in to ind where the epilepsy was coming from. “hen the second surgery was to remove the piece of the brain and the bone where the epilepsy was.” A long recovery process followed. Ms Bourke said she sufered memory loss and mental breakdowns. But she said her life had changed “massively” since the surgeries. “I can inally drive, I can work, I can look ater myself and do things by myself. “It’s a big diference. I can go to nightclubs and not have seizures.” Ms Bourke hasn’t had a seizure since her surgery, but says she is still at “high risk”. “I have what they call auras. It’s a sensation that you would have before the seizure,” she said. “I still have the sensation but it doesn’t go anywhere else. I have an assistance dog who warns me when I am going to have auras.” Ms Bourke shared her story to raise awareness of Epilepsy Action Australia’s International Purple Day on March 26. “It’s [epilepsy] an invisible disability and people don’t understand how epilepsy afects you,” Ms Bourke said. “Epilepsy Action Australia have been the biggest help for me. hey have helped me all the way through and still do.” People are being encouraged to wear something purple on March 26 to show their support. Details: epilepsy.org.au/fundraise/ purple-day/
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Public glass bins withdrawn By Jessica Micallef Glass-only recycling bins will be removed from public places in the Macedon Ranges this month following the rollout of the council’s new kerbside glass collection service. he 240-litre public bins were introduced as a temporary solution to the recycling crisis last year ater Macedon Ranges council asked residents to remove all glass from their kerbside bins. he bins were installed in towns including Darraweit Guim, Gisborne, Kyneton, Lanceield, Malmsbury, Riddells Creek,
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residents and businesses for their assistance in removing glass from the region’s recycling stream through the use of public place bins. “he community response has been just outstanding,” she said. “We have diverted 74 tonnes of glass from landill in just a short time through use of these public place bins.” Glass collected in the public glass-only bins, kerbside bins and transfer stations will be recycled and used in road construction materials. Skip bins will remain in place at transfer stations in Kyneton, Woodend and Romsey. Macedon Ranges Residents Association
secretary Christine Pruneau said the public glass-only bins had “served their purpose”. “Everybody has got glass bins now so rather than spending ratepayers money and keeping them there, when the situation seems to be addressed, it’s probably a reasonable thing to do,” she said. Ms Pruneau said the four bin system was “so far so good” despite some confusion among residents. “he rubbish bin days have been changed [and] there’s a lot to think about with what days you are putting things out,” she said. “It’ll take a bit of running in.”
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A alleged case of animal cruelty involving horses on a Lanceield property has been described as one of the “worst cases” seen. According to the Macedon Police Eyewatch Facebook page, Lanceield police and RSPCA Victoria inspectors attended a Lanceield property on March 3 ater a report was made to police involving the “neglect” of three horses. “he worst [was] a 36-year-old mare that inspectors commented, was one of the worst cases they had seen,” the post read. A notice to comply was issued to the property owner. RSPCA Victoria head of inspectorate Terry Ness said the investigation was ongoing. “he case regarding three horses at a property in Lanceield is yet to be inalised and therefore RSPCA Victoria is not in a position to provide additional detail,” he said. Mr Ness said the RSPCA is investigating “several” equine-related cases and is keeping tabs on “vulnerable” horses and ponies across the state. “Drought conditions have caused the price of feed to rise substantially and RSPCA Victoria continues to receive a devastating number of reports about horses sufering in poor condition,” he said. “RSPCA Victoria encourages anyone who is concerned for the welfare of an animal to place a cruelty report.”
Sunbury’s popular SunFest, which attracts up to 35,000 people, has been postponed. he decision to postpone the two-day event, scheduled to take place on Saturday and Sunday, came on March 13 ater Australian Chief Medical Oicer Brendan Murphy announced gatherings of more than 500 people should be cancelled from Monday, March 16. he festival’s president Shona David and vice president Craig McTaggart said in a joint statement committee members are exploring options to reschedule or hold an alternative event. “Our priority is and has always been the safety and welfare of our community,” the statement read. “SunFest is a celebration of Sunbury and all that is great about our town and we would never want to put the health of our friends, family and neighbours at risk. “We are proud to be one of the last 100 per cent volunteer-run community festivals in Victoria and this decision is heartbreaking to our committee. “We would like to apologise to anyone who may be impacted by this decision. It is however not simply possible for our event to continue in light of the recent news. “Our committee is actively exploring options to reschedule or hold an alternative event. We hope to have more to share on this once the situation settles down. “SunFest has always received the overwhelming support from our community and our volunteer team are immensely grateful for your understanding and support.” No new date has been set for an alternative event. Jessica Micallef
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Apprentice a live wire Helping a friend has sparked a new career for Stefan Moskaljuk – and he has an award to go with it. he Diggers Rest resident was presented with the Electrical Apprentice of the Year award at Kangan Institute’s Industry Excellence Awards last month. Mr Moskaljuk enjoyed a 20-year career as a carpenter and a site supervisor before he was forced to explore a new career path when the company he worked for collapsed. “he electrical side of building was the only trade I had no experience in,” Mr Moskaljuk said. “When a friend asked me to help him out with managing a team of electricians on a commercial job site, I jumped at the chance to
gain some experience.” his then led him to joining NRW Electrical Services as a mature-aged apprentice and undertaking a certiicate III in electrotechnology at Kangan Institute in Broadmeadows. “Training at Kangan TAFE has helped me understand the theory and concepts behind electricity, how it works and how we, as electrical technicians, must follow guidelines, standards and safe work practices to make it safe for all who may come into contact with electrical devices,” Mr Moskaljuk said. “I am very humbled to have won apprentice of the year for my chosen ield.”
Macedon Ranges kindergartens, schools and community groups can nominate a garden or environmental project for the Victorian Garden Competition. Community members and organisations will be able to vote for their favourite initiative across the region, one of which will win $1000. Nominations close on Friday, March 27. Voting will take place in April and May. To nominate, visit: bit. ly/2Q2payW
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Speeding drivers anger police By Jessica Micallef Speeding drivers are “not getting the message” according to Victoria police. Police were out in full force across Victorian roads on the Labour Day long weekend as part of the statewide Operation Arid between Friday, March 6 and Monday, March 9. In the Macedon Ranges, police intercepted 42 drivers, with almost half of those caught speeding. Two motorists were caught drink driving and driving without a licence, while
six unregistered vehicles were detected on the road. Seven drivers were caught using their mobile phone, while one disqualiied driver was caught behind the wheel. Road Policing Command Assistant Commissioner Libby Murphy said it was disappointing to see many examples of drivers “excessively speeding”. “his type of behaviour will not be tolerated by Victoria police,” she said. “Our bodies are a fragile thing and there is
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“We were lucky that none of these incidents resulted in a more severe outcome. “Even though the operation is over, we urge drivers to stay safe on the roads.” More than 8000 traic ofences were detected in Victoria during the long weekend, with 3413 of those issued to speeding motorists. In Hume, 43 drivers were caught breaking the law during the long weekend. Ten motorists disobeyed signs and signals, four vehicles were impounded and ive disqualiied drivers were detected.
Looking after our sons A program focused on promoting a healthy lifestyle for local men is returning to Sunbury for a fourth year. he popular Sons of the West is a free 10-week health program aimed at men over the age of 18. Sunbury Community Health has partnered with the Western Bulldogs Community Foundation to deliver the program that features a presentation from various men’s health experts, followed by activities tailored to all itness levels. Community health program co-ordinator Adam Demirtel said about 100 men had graduated from the program since its inception in Sunbury in 2017. “Each week, the participants on the program will hear from diferent guest speakers on a range of health topics and those topics include nutrition, mental health and gender equality,” he said. “We will have the EJ Whitten Foundation come in and provide a talk to the men about
the important of prostate screening. “hen they have an hour of fun group, physical activities that cater for all levels of itness.” Mr Demirtel is hoping 2020 is the program’s “biggest year” in Sunbury and is encouraging all men to give the program a go. “hese programs are vitally important. We have seen in our local area, men looking for the opportunity to engage socially and to be able to receive key health messages and information that will allow them to continue to look ater their wellbeing whether that is physical, mental or social,” he said. he Sons of the West program starts on Monday, March 23 at Kismet Primary School, 9/11 McEwen Drive at 6.30pm. To register, visit: bit.ly/3alFtOQ Jessica Micallef John Cutajar and Adam Demirtel. (Joe Mastroianni) 205774_01
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Police to target gun crimes By Jessica Micallef Police are targeting irearm-related crimes in the state’s western region, including the Macedon Ranges, by increasing their use of Firearms Prohibition Orders. FPOs were introduced in Victoria in May 2018 and prohibit a person over the age of 14 from acquiring, possessing or carrying a irearm or irearm-related items. According to Victoria Police, more than 250 FPOs have been served to known ofenders in Victoria. hirteen of those in the western
region. Acting Assistant Commissioner Deb Robertson said she was pleased FPOs would be increased in the western region. “An enormous amount of work is already being done in western region in relation to illicit irearms, so this expansion will complement that,” she said. “We’ve always said FPOs alone won’t solve issues around irearms-related violence. However the past two years have shown they are an important tool for us to have and complement existing investigative methods.”
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FPOs were introduced so I saw irst-hand the impact they had on criminals and their ability to access, store and carry illicit irearms,” she said. “I also saw some of the items that were being seized during FPO searches. Not just irearms and ammunition, but also drugs, cash and stolen property. “Coming to the western region, I could immediately see what the beneits would be locally and we were very keen to be one of the irst areas within Victoria Police to be involved in the expansion of the scheme.”
Bald move pays off Sunbury husband and wife Josh Montagnese and Kathy Guarino, together with their mate Cameron hill, are ready to don a new look for a good cause. he trio will be shaving their heads on Saturday as part of the World’s Greatest Shave to help raise money for the Leukaemia Foundation. Ms Guarino said shaving her hair of for a good cause had been something she’s wanted to do for a while. “We have all been impacted by cancer some way … so it was my way of trying to raise awareness for a great cause,” she said. “I am a female and I feel as if your hair is associated with your femininity or beauty. It seems like a bigger deal if a girl shaves her hair.” As well as raising money, Ms Guarino created a podcast called Kathy’s Bald Move, where she interviews people who have been impacted by cancer.
“My mum was brave enough to be my irst guest,” she said. “She was diagnosed with hodgkin’s lymphoma in her early 20s and she was told she could never have kids. “She ended up having four daughters. I think it’s important to share that side of hope. “It’s a way to start a conversation … If it helps one person then it’s worth it.” he trio has so far raised more than $3600 and Ms Guarino said her podcast has helped bring them closer to their $10,000 goal. “I feel ater the podcast episode, there seems to be an iniltration of donations,” she said. “It’s been so fantastic seeing the support from the community.” To donate: bit.ly/39GCcK7 Jessica Micallef Kathy Guarino will shave her head to raise money for charity. (Marco De Luca) 206273_02
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Kruze 4 Kids The ninth annual Kruze 4 Kids Car Show and Family Day is on Friday, April 10 at Langama Park, 109 Mitchells Lane, Sunbury, 10am-4pm. About 1000 vehicles will be on display including cars, trucks and bikes. There will also be a market, kids entertainment and live music. Cost $10 per display vehicle and gold coin donation for public entry.
All aboard Gisborne Miniature Trains and Model Runway next run day is on Sunday, April 5 at Gisborne Steam Park, Webb Crescent, New Gisborne from 11am-3pm. Enclosed footwear is required to ride the train. Cost $2 per ride.
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Australian jazz vocalist Vince Jones and his band The Heavy Hitters will be playing at the St Ambrose Hall, 49 Anslow Street, Woodend on Saturday, March 28. Cost $45 per person. Ticket includes reserved seat. Bring your own food and drinks. Doors open 7pm for 8pm performance. ■ Tickets: bit.ly/2UQUzYq
Probus meeting The Woodland Ladies Club of Sunbury meet on the fourth Monday of each month at the Sunbury Bowling Club at 9.45am. The meetings include guest speakers and activities and outings to various venues are held each month. The next meeting is on Monday, March 23. ■ Val, 0418 138 214
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Newham - Hanging Rock 14 Highland Lane Fasham Architectural Excellence on 1.369ha with Breathtaking Views A very special and unique ofering in possibly one of the best locations in the Macedon Ranges nestled at the end of an exclusive quiet country lane at the foothills of Hanging Rock. Superb 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom residence designed by Fasham with excellent shedding and outstanding passive solar principles. www.14highlandlane.com
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There is a heightened level of fear in the world at present and some investors will be looking for property rather than a very unstable share market. We all thought that the interest rate could not go any lower but they have, in fact, dropped again - not a good thing for those with money in the bank, but excellent for buyers. My next comment may seem somewhat facetious but at this time of anxiety and fear, I would either avoid ‘open for inspections’ or, if you are going to open your home for inspections it may be wise to hide tissues, toilet paper and other staples that are easily hidden in a large handbag - what a sad, sad world. In spite of all that is happening in the world, Autumn remains a wonderful season for selling and a beautiful, colourful time of year.
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A season that promised so much has ended in disappointment for Sunbury in Bowls Victoria pennant division 1, section 2. Hoping to contest for the title, Sunbury’s season started of so well, before they fell away at the end of the year. Sunbury entered Saturday’s semi inal against MCC on the back of one win in the last six rounds. Despite winning more rinks than its opponent, Sunbury lost 79 shots to 68. Jimmy Reynolds and Todd Trewarne were the winning skips, with Lee Wesley having a draw. Sunbury’s David Glennon said it was a close match all day, but Sunbury just couldn’t get the job done. “here was only one losing rink,” he said. “hat’s a good efort. “Sunbury was in front at about half time by three or four shots. Sunbury was chasing shots in the inal ends, with the margin blowing out. “It was closer than the score.” Glennon said the side had set the aim of playing inals, which they had achieved but it was a disappointing end to the season. “he irst half of the season was good, but the back end was disappointing.” It wasn’t all bad news for Sunbury, with one of their division 3 and division 7 sides earning promotion. Glennon said overall it had been a successful season. Tara Murray
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East Sunbury is through to its irst second grade grand inal since 2014-15 ater a strong all round performance against Gisborne in the Gisborne and District Cricket Association Johnstone Shield semi inal. he form team in the back half of the season, the hunder earned a home inal with a convincing win against Gisborne. he hunder is looking to take out their second irst XI premiership and irst since 2009-10. hunder captain Lance Watts said the club was thrilled to have another shot at premiership success. He said he was a spectator at the club’s last grand inal. “It’s good for the club that is striving to have some success,” he said. “We’re not done yet, we’re now one step closer to what we want to achieve.” he hunder bowled irst and made it hard for the Dragons with the bat, restricting them to 8-134. Watts said they would take that every day of the week and was thrilled with the bowling attack. “It’s a great job on our ground,” he said. “hey pretty well shared it all round. I’ve got a lot of time for all of our bowling attack. Our opening bowlers Nathan Dent and Lachie [Brne] bowled well to start things.” Hammad Rashid took three wickets for the hunder. Despite knowing they were on top ater day one, Watts said they weren’t counting their chickens, with Gisborne having the runs on the board. It was the worst start possible for the hunder with Shannon McDorman going out irst ball. hey were able to steady and got the runs with
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Gisborne’s leaders stood up when they were needed in the Dragons’ Gisborne and District Cricket Association McIntyre Cup semi inal win against Bacchus Marsh. he premier team of the competition all season, the Dragons were able to stand up to the pressure and perform when it was needed. Dragons coach Gavin Mackay was very happy ater the match. “It was exciting to knock of last year’s premiers,” he said. “It was really good and we’re blessed with a bit of batting depth. “You never know what can happen in inals, but we live to ight another week.” he Dragons got of to a slow start with the bat and at 3-50 their innings could have gone either way. Enter captain Jarryd Vernon and vice-captain Jason Wilson. he two would put on 136 for the fourth wicket partnership to put the side back in control. he Dragons inished on 9-242. Mackay said that partnership was the
diference in the game. “here wasn’t another partnership like that,” he said. “We want to bat out our 80 overs, and at 3-50 something needed to happen. “Two experienced players, our captain and vice-captain stood up.” Vernon made 90, with Wilson making 62. Mackay said on that pitch, a score of 240 was more like 280 and they were happy with the position they were in. he key to the Bulls’ innings was captain James Lidgett. heir dominant player all year, a big score from him would see his side go a long way. While Lidgett didn’t disappoint with 72, the Dragons got his wicket at a key time to halt momentum. “He had 75 to 80 per cent of their score at one stage,” Mackay said. “He batted really well and we were able to get him straight ater tea. “We were thinking things were looking good once we got him.” he Bulls were bowled out for 169.
Vernon capped of a strong game taking four wickets, including that of Lidgett. he grand inal is the Dragons’ second in a row and fourth in ive years. Having lost to Bacchus Marsh last season in the decider, Mackay said it was nice to knock them out this year. Just two players of last season’s grand inal side, Vernon and Wilson, were part of the weekend’s win, showing the changes and depth in the club. hey will face Diggers Rest Bulla, ater the Burras beat Sunbury United. he Dragons will have some selection dilemmas with 13 players in the mix to be picked. Corey Parrant missed this week ater being involved in a car accident. Mackay said they were unsure whether he would play. he Dragons’ second XI season is over ater being knocked out by East Sunbury in the Johnstone Shield. Tara Murray
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McGann steals the show By Tara Murray A stunning bowling display from Jason McGann turned the Victorian Turf Cricket Association Russell Pollock division 5 grand inal right in Sunbury’s favour. Having set a strong total with the bat, the Roar and their opponents Moonee Valley didn’t expect what was to come next. McGann ripped through the Moonee Valley top order, taking ive wickets, including a hat-trick, to leave Moonee Valley reeling at 5-1. Roar captain-coach Craig Ballinger said they hadn’t seen anything like that before. “You can’t write a script for that,” he said. “I haven’t seen a bowling spell like that to open an innings, let alone a grand inal when the pressure is on.” he hat-trick is McGann’s second this season, ater never having got one previously in a long cricket career. McGann’s performance was one of several to
help put the Roar on top ater day two of the four-day grand inal. he Roar were sent in and for one of the irst times this season they had to bat irst. Ballinger said they were planning to bat had they won the toss to give their batters a chance to shine. Sunbury managed to make 232 in nearly 90 overs, including batting nearly 10 overs at the start of day two. Ballinger said it was nice to have the chance to post a really good score and make Moonee Valley pay for sending them in. “It’s the irst time we’ve really batted the overs,” he said. “We’ve had diferent people stand up at diferent times and it makes it hard for these guys to jump on the stats. “Jordie [Tentonello] has just delivered for us again. Me and Juzzy [Nelson] did the work at the start and took the sting out of the game. “We would have liked a bit more out of the middle, but Jordie did what Jordie does.”
Tentonello inished with 68 not out, while Ballinger made 62. Ater being in trouble at 5-1, Moonee Valley put on a partnership of 71 to take the score to 5-72. Jay King then got the big wicket of Anthony Cafari, who Ballinger said was the key man for Moonee Valley. Two more late wickets would fall, leaving Moonee Valley in trouble at 8-78. Ballinger said they were happy with how things were placed despite not claiming a irst innings victory on weekend one. He said they weren’t focusing on what might happen over the next week due to coronavirus. “You can’t take too much into it, you’ve got to focus on the job at hand,” he said. “We’re focused on four days of cricket. We knew what we were in for and we’re mentally prepared to play four days of cricket. “We didn’t get carried away and we stuck to the same process that we’ve been doing the last four to ive games.”
It was grand inal disappointment for Lanceield in the North West Metropolitan Cricket Association women’s division 1 grand inal. Excited to have made a grand inal in their irst season, the Tigers put on a good ight against Youlden-Parkville but fell just short. Tigers skipper Emily Consiglio said they were proud of what they had achieved in their irst season. “It was really good, it was a bit disappointing in the end,” she said. “It’s our irst year of entering a women’s side … to even get in the grand inal is phenomenal start to begin with. “We’ll take it.” he Tigers entered the grand inal without three key players including wicketkeeper Mikaela Holman who missed the game due to an achilles injury. It meant the others had to share the keeping duties, including Consiglio who said she had only kept twice in her career. Lanceield started poorly and were 3-26. hey were able to recover and make 5-138. Consiglio said they were happy with how they responded. Bella Vandervalk inished 50 not out. “It was looking a bit bleak in the irst few overs. To still put 138 on the board was absolutely phenomenal and it was great work by our middle and lower end batters. “Bella is my vice captain and I couldn’t do it without her. She’s an absolute inspiration to young cricketers coming up and is the backbone for the rest of the team. “She carried us right though, couldn’t be more proud of her and the whole team.” Consiglio knew it would take a good bowling performance to get win. he Tigers got one early wicket, but they couldn’t follow it up with a couple more quick ones. Youlden-Parkville looked solid throughout and made the runs with ease, inishing 4-139. Vandervalk and Kristy Carbis took two wickets each. “We worked hard, but there has got to be a winner and loser,” Consiglio said. Tara Murray
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