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A western suburbs ballet troupe has overcome a series of pandemic setbacks to put the Midas touch on its latest production. The Western Ballet Project’s Youth Ballet production of Midas, The King with the Golden Touch will be premiering at Her Majesty’s Theatre in Ballarat this Saturday night. Featuring 35 talented dancers aged between 10 and 19 years of age, drawn from across Melbourne’s west and beyond, the performance will be the culmination of more than a year of planning. Artistic director Sophie O’Donnell said the production was originally meant to take place during last September’s school holidays, but COVID restrictions dashed those plans. “We altered the format to online training and were able to provide our company members with regular online ballet classes as well as some special workshops,” she said. “We tried to keep our company members inspired and supported during lockdown, but now everyone is so excited to finally be able to meet each other face to face and begin rehearsals.” Rehearsals for the production are taking place throughout this week at Galactic Dance and Events in Melton. Tickets ($25-$35) via hermaj.com or 5333 5888. Benjamin Millar

Diggers Rest lifestyle plan By Benjamin Millar A 340-dwelling “private lifestyle village” could be built on Diggers Rest’s southern fringe under a proposal lodged with Melton council for approval. The multi-million dollar development by Prime Equity Group and Homes for Homes, slated for a 45 hectare parcel of land on Diggers Rest-Coimadai Road, includes a clubhouse complex featuring a bowling green, croquet lawn, tennis court, pool, gym, cinema, men’s shed, garden areas and a wetland. A planning

report by Insight Planning Consultants argues the proposal is essential for the area as it will provide affordable living options close to Diggers Rest train station and local shops. “The proposal provides essential community infrastructure by providing critical services and affordable housing options particularly for the area’s growing elderly population,” it states. The proposal paves the way for the development of 340 plots of two different sizes, each with three different two-bedroom dwelling options. “These smaller dwellings would well suit

older people looking to downsize from their existing homes, or those people in need or more affordable housing options,” the report states. Residents will lease their plot but will own the dwelling on it. All community facilities on the site will be for the exclusive use of residents and their visitors. Developer Prime Equity Group is partnering with not-for-profit organisation Homes for Homes, which was established by Australia’s largest social enterprise The Big Issue to raise funds through the sale of properties. Funds that are raised by Homes for Homes are used to

fund social and affordable housing in the area. “As such, the development of this residential village will not only provide affordable housing options in itself, but its ongoing operation will contribute to the provision of social and affordable housing in the long-term,” the report states. “Provision of residential living allows local residents to adjust their living requirements whilst remaining in close proximity to their existing social and community networks.” Melton council is yet to make a decision on the proposal.

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Town centre projects fast tracked By Benjamin Millar Melton and Moorabool will share in $265,000 of state government funding to help fast-track town centre development to keep pace with rapid population growth. Planning Minister Richard Wynne last Thursday announced $2.7 million in grants for 21 councils under the Streamlining for Growth program, which aims to create jobs and drive Victoria’s post-pandemic economic recovery. Melton council will receive a $150,000 grant

to plan for the projected boom of Rockbank’s town centre, while $115,000 will go to Moorabool council to help plan for expected growth in Bacchus Marsh. Managed by the Victorian Planning Authority, the Streamlining for Growth program aims to provide support and capacity building for councils in Melbourne and regional Victoria with rapidly growing populations. “We’re creating jobs and driving Victoria’s economic recovery by helping councils get projects approved and underway faster,” Mr

Wynne said. “The funding will enable councils across the state to cut red tape and streamline planning processes, which will be vital as we continue to recover from the pandemic.” The program provides targeted funding and staff resources to help unblock or fast-track planning projects and processes to accelerate the delivery of employment and residential land. The aim is to achieve employment growth, better housing affordability and choice, and to improve the alignment of infrastructure

delivery with planning. The focus is upon delivering zoned and permit-ready land to unlock urban growth and development across the state, as well as streamlining of post-plan approval processes in urban areas across Victoria. Regional aims include building capacity in local councils and undertaking master planning for strategic sites, while metropolitan priorities are to unlock development activity in activity centres and to help open up strategic development sites.

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Earth Village owner Annie-Maree Jansz with one of the new dining booths popping up all over Melton. (Supplied)

Melton embraces outdoor dining Dozens of outdoor dining booths and parklets are popping up across Melton in a bid to help people embrace open-air eating in the area. Melton council is rolling out about 50 of the booths on footpaths and in carparks as a way of supporting local eateries hit hard by the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Melton and Caroline Springs already have 10 of the new booths and parklets in place, with dozens more on the way throughout April for Melton South, Watervale and Taylors Hill, as well as Caroline Springs Boulevard, Lake Caroline and High Street, Scott Street and Burleigh Road in Melton.

The council has collaborated with Australian paint company Taubmans to give the booths and parklets a bright and cheerful geometric decoration. Melton mayor Kathy Majdlik said the initiative aims to provide sheltered, comfortable and stylish open-air dining. “We have so many high quality restaurants and cafes in our city and this is the perfect way to showcase them year-round,” Cr Majdlik said. “Bringing more dining to our footpaths is creating a vibrant atmosphere along the streetscapes and attracting more people to these local precincts.”

Cr Majdlik said the roll out is a win-win for businesses and residents alike, bringing more business to local eateries by providing comfortable open-air dining experiences for foodies and families. “As a council, we’re really proud to see this project come to fruition and add to the work we’re doing to support businesses in our city,” she said. “I’d encourage everyone to keep an eye out for colourful outdoor dining booths popping up in your area, and make the most of the experience with your family and friends.”

WorkSafe is calling on Victorians to prioritise their health and safety at work following the deaths of 65 workers in 2020. WorkSafe chief executive Colin Radford said every death was a tragedy for families, workplaces and the surrounding communities. “These are not numbers or statistics,” he said. “They are loved members of our families and communities. “Mothers, fathers, sons, daughters, siblings, colleagues and team mates, who died as a result of a workplace incident that should have been avoided.” Mr Radford said there was “no excuse” for shortcuts in the workplace and for failing to make health and safety the first priority. “Victorian employers and workers – all of us – can and must do more to reduce the number of workplace deaths.” The total toll for 2020 workplace deaths includes 29 workers who died in a Victorian workplace incident and 20 who died in work-related road incidents. Mr Radford said the work-related road deaths were a “sobering reminder” of employers’ duty of care to their workers, regardless of where they are. “It doesn’t matter if workers are on a construction site, at the farm, in an office or on the road – health and safety should travel with them wherever they are working,” he said. “Employers must ensure they implement systems of work to manage fatigue, ensure drivers are properly trained and licensed, and that vehicles are maintained in a safe condition.” The most dangerous industry in the state was found to be the public administration and safety industry, with 12 deaths last year. Michaela Meade

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Commissioner to oversee power line project New major transmission projects such as the Western Victoria Transmission Network Project will be overseen by the National Wind Farm Commissioner under an expansion of the commissioner’s role. The commissioner will now be known as the Australian Energy Infrastructure Commissioner to reflect the extra responsibilities regarding the design, planning, construction and operational phases of transmission projects. Energy Minister Angus Taylor said transmission investment is crucial to the 4 MELTON & MOORABOOL STAR WEEKLY Tuesday, 6 April, 2021

security and affordability of the energy grid. “As these critically important transmission projects take shape, we want to ensure that any concerns community members have are heard and resolved in the appropriate way, and the commissioner’s expanded role will facilitate this,” he said. The changes come as the Moorabool and Melton communities step up their campaign for the Western Victoria Transmission Network Project’s high-voltage transmission lines to be buried underground. AusNet Services argues the project is

critical to unlocking renewable energy and the economic potential of western Victoria, but opponents have slammed the potential impacts on amenity and property prices. Protestors made their views known at a series of public meeting held last week to discuss the proposal. Western Victoria MP Bev McArthur, who attended the meeting at Newlyn, said residents are united in their opposition to the 190-kilometre transmission line. “The message was very clear: they don’t want this massive project destroying their prime farm and tourism operations, the only option

they will accept is underground,” she said. “It looks like this project was designed at a desk in Melbourne, using a map, a ruler and the least possible ink with absolutely no understanding of how it will impact local regional communities.” Ms McArthur said there is evidence elsewhere in Victoria that underground cabling is possible. “All options need to be considered in this project, not what’s easiest for AEMO [Australian Energy Market Operator], AusNet or the state government.” Benjamin Millar

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Call to keep health jobs local By Benjamin Millar Moorabool council is warning the state government of a potential backlash if it fails to protect Bacchus Marsh jobs during the proposed merger between Djerriwarrh Health Services and Western Health. Star Weekly last month reported the two health services are seeking amalgamation ahead of the building of a new Melton hospital. While the services released a statement promising no reductions in “overall” health

staffing numbers, the council is concerned jobs may be moved from Bacchus Marsh to Footscray or elsewhere. Mayor Tom Sullivan welcomed news both services see a future for the hospital in Bacchus Marsh and Grant Lodge residential aged care, but has written to Health Minister Martin Foley seeking his assurance there will be no net local job losses should he sign off on the merger. “It is possible that jobs in Bacchus Marsh could be relocated to Footscray, for example, without any overall staff reductions,” Cr

Sullivan said. He said any job losses will cause further community angst, damage local confidence and hit the local economy. “Unfortunately, Bacchus Marsh already feels under threat from recent government actions including a decision to build high voltage transmission lines through our picturesque landscape and plans to truck West Gate Tunnel Project spoil to the outskirts of the town,” he said. Cr Sullivan said the merger decision

by Djerriwarrh Health being made by an administrator appointed by former health minister Jill Hennessy, and not by a local board, also risks creating a perception issue for the government. “If Mr Foley cannot give an assurance on local jobs, then unfortunately the government has a big task ahead of it to convince local residents that the government hasn’t taken advantage of there being no local board to challenge the merger and to fight for local jobs.” Mr Foley was contacted for comment.

Petition for traffic lights More than 800 people have signed a petition calling for traffic lights to be installed at the corner of City Vista Court and Taylors Road, Deanside. The online petition, started by Satish Shekar and addressed to Melton council, states that since the opening of Springside West College, residents of Fraser Rise are finding the commute “extremely slow and dangerous”. The school was officially opened in August 2019. “During peak hours our travel time has increased by an average 20 minutes,” the petition stated. “Some drivers are dangerously overtaking from [the] left, which has already resulted in … road rage. “Most vehicles turning into Taylors Road are taking undue risks during peak hours which sometimes results in traffic on Taylors Road to slow down or stop to avoid incidents.” The petition states that residents of Fraser Rise are urging Melton council to take necessary steps before there is a major incident. “I live here and struggle to get out onto Taylors Road every time … people behind always get impatient and overtake on the left side which is so dangerous especially with babies and kids in the car,” one person who had signed the petition wrote. “Sometimes I end up turning left to go to the roundabout and come back down again because I’m unable to turn right because of so much traffic … the road isn’t set up for that amount of traffic now.” To sign the petition, visit: http://ow.ly/ a8Gh50EaJHh

Frankie finally free after being trapped 20 metres down a rabbit hole in Bacchus Marsh. (Pictures: Supplied)

Pup rescue mission When local pup Frankie went for a frolic along the banks of the Werribee River in Bacchus Marsh recently, he bit off a little more than he could chew and found himself accidentally trapped 20 metres deep down a rabbit hole. Moorabool council’s works team was luckily nearby and quickly swung into action on a rescue mission. After two hours of digging with shovels and a backhoe, Frankie was finally free and back in the arms of his grateful owners.

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More than 30,000 chocolate eggs were delivered to Eynesbury homes on the eve of Easter as a special surprise treat for the community. Resimax Group fired up the golf carts to drop bags of eggs on the door steps of almost 1000 households in a bid to bring a little cheer to people following a tough year. Chief executive Ozzie Kheir said playing the role of the Easter bunny was a way of bringing

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Housing plan for Taverner Street By Benjamin Millar Almost 100 new homes will be built on former market gardens on Taverner Street in Maddingley after a multi-lot subdivision of the site was given the green light by Moorabool council. Councillors at the recent Development Assessment Committee meeting gave the go-ahead for the staged multi-lot subdivision of the seven-hectare site at 22 to 26 Taverner Street, subject to a number of conditions including tree protection, an environmental

audit, submission of a conservation management plan and transfer of some land for public reserves. “Land required for open space as a local or district park as set out in the approved Taverner Street Development Plan must be transferred to or vested in council at no cost to council and to the satisfaction of council,” the approval stated. The plans for 92 new residential lots were approved without public notice because they were considered “generally in accordance” with a development plan approved in December.

A council report on the proposal noted that traffic impact and storm water management issues were raised within the council’s infrastructure department, but that these have been addressed within the conditions. “Holistically, the site holds high environmental significance holding a number of heritage protected trees forming “The Avenue” and “The Windbreak” covered by the Heritage Overlay (HO170) and River Red Gum trees,” the report stated. “This proposal has gone through an extensive consultation process which resulted

in a satisfactory outcome as it is generally in accordance with the approved Taverner Street Development Plan.” As well as residential lots the site would include a ‘superlot’ with a potential childcare centre or residential allotments, a 1.2 hectare heritage park incorporating a long avenue and windbreak of Osage orange trees planted prior to 1876, and shared paths along Werribee River. “Consultation processes … has reached a satisfactory planning consensus to allow support of the application subject to planning permit conditions,” the report stated.

Through a child’s eyes Children learning and at play are the inspiration of the latest artwork to grace the CS Gallery windows in Caroline Springs. The latest external window commission is by Melbourne artist Carla McRae, a playful artwork depicting children jumping, hiding, and sliding their way through ball pits, toy boxes, puzzle pieces, slippery-dips and building blocks. McRae said her work, full of colourful geometric shapes, responds to Melton’s changing and growing city as experienced by children. “In this artwork, the children are at the centre of the action and their world, learning in the ways they like best – playing together, spending time in nature, parks and playgrounds,” she said. “They jump, hide, stack and slide their way through ball pits, toy boxes, puzzle pieces, slippery-dips and building blocks that drift

through the hexagonal frames, depicting the experience of playing and learning through colour, shape and symbols.” McRae said the geometric architectural structures and stacked shapes give a sense of progression and something being ‘built’. Melton mayor Kathy Majdlik said the artworks are a charming narrative about the experience of playing and learning through colour, shape and symbols. “For children, these works can inspire their own colourful and geometric art,” she said. “This is a really fun and uplifting display, and I’d highly recommend taking the time to look at the images closely and enjoy the happiness they portray.” Carla McRae’s window commission is on display at CS Gallery now until November 1. Details: melton.vic.gov.au/exhibitions Benjamin Millar

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Transforming scraps into energy By Benjamin Millar Millions of litres of liquid food waste will be diverted from landfill and converted into energy each year following the creation of a cutting-edge recycling facility in Melton. Western Water’s $3.3 million Melton Waste to Energy Facility has been designed to recover more resources from waste, cut greenhouse emissions and produce enough renewable energy to power the Western Water recycled water plant. The facility will generate up to 1000 megawatt hours of renewable electricity each year by converting up to 5000 kilolitres of food waste annually, turning leftover cooked meals, food scraps, fats, oils and greases collected from local businesses into biogas. The state government provided an $800,000 grant to the project as part of its goal to halve the amount of organic material going to the state’s landfills by 2030 and hit a zero net carbon target by 2050. Energy, Environment and Climate Change Minister Lily D’Ambrosio officially opened the facility recently, saying it will reduce the plant’s greenhouse gas emissions by 900 tonnes a year “That’s the equivalent of 300 cars off the road each year,” she said. “Food scraps and organic waste make up almost a third of all the waste sent to landfill. This new facility makes use of that material and creates enough energy to power this recycled water plant.” Acting Water Minister Richard Wynne said the project will also help keep water bills low. “By generating its own energy, rather than being dependent on purchasing energy, this bioenergy facility is saving customers money.”

Western Water managing director Jeff Rigby, Energy Minister Lily D’Ambrosio, Western Water director Les McLean, Melton MP Steve McGhie and Sustainability Victoria chief executive Claire Ferres Miles. (Supplied)

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Willows Homestead Open Day Wednesdays and Sundays 1 - 4pm and Saturday 24 April 1-4pm Where: 76 Reserve Road, Melton The Willows is an 1850s homestead constructed of rendered stone rubble and mud mortar, on the banks of the Toolern Creek. The Melton and District Historical Society will be opening their collections and the homestead during the festival.

Our Heritage our future 18 April - 17 May, 2021 Virtual Tours Where: Online

A lonely grave in the bush at Toolern Vale marks the last resting place of Ellen, one of seven daughters of John and Eliza Batman. This talk will discuss the history of the Batman women and their relationships, and the diﬃculties faced by ‘women without means’, in colonial society.

Tour of Melton Cemetery The Melton Family History Group’s popular cemetery tour is online this year. Come and hear the fascinating stories of those who walked our streets before us – both famous and infamous.

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Where: 102 Centenary Avenue, Kurunjang The former Mowbray College was an independent community school established by Melton residents in 1983, only a decade after Melton had been declared Melbourne’s ﬁrst satellite city. The school closed in 2012 and in 2014 the complex of buildings at the Kurunjang campus was included on the Victorian Heritage Register. The buildings received several major architectural awards at the time and their architect, Norman Day went on to become an inﬂuential post-modern architect and critic.

Discover the ruins of the historic Rockbank Inn Saturday 1 May & Sunday 2 May - Tours will run for around 20 minutes between 12pm & 4pm (Bookings required) Where: Aintree Reserve (Aintree Boulevard, Aintree) An exciting archaeological dig is set to take place at the historic Rockbank Inn site, in Aintree. To mark the occasion, guided tours to the site will take place with the archaeologists. The archaeological dig, overseen by Heritage Victoria, is expected to uncover thousands of artefacts dating back to the 1840s and will be one of only a handful of gold rush hotel sites ever excavated. A pop-up museum will also be installed near the site for the community to visit.

Heartbreak at Rockbank Sheep Station talk by Janeen O’Connell. A Family History Month event with Melton City Libraries hosted online. The life of dashing James McAra Mitchel was full of secrets adventures, politics, death, pioneer challenges, an insane asylum admission, bankruptcy as well as the occasional happy story to tell. Mitchel’s descendant and author Janeen O’Connell will reveal the secrets uncovered in the journey to learn more about him, and importantly, his contribution to the Melton district. She’ll show how she discovered this hidden gem in through her family history research.

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Heathdale Christian College have generously opened their doors for this guided tour which will be led by architectural historian and Mowbray alumni, Guy Murphy. Each tour will run for approximately an hour.

Available via the Melton City Libraries catalogue The Lonely Grave Investigation: Ellen Batman & her Sisters at Toolern Vale

Guided tour of ‘Melbourne’s most joyful set of postmodern structures’ - former Mowbray College.

Researching Aboriginal Family History Workshop. Monday 17 May, 9:30am - 12:30pm (Bookings required) Where: Online Workshop, live via Zoom This free online workshop by the Koorie Family History Service will introduce participants to the particular archives and resources which can be used when researching Aboriginal family trees or ancestors. This introductory workshop will bust some of the myths about doing Koorie family research, government record keeping and historical sources about Aboriginal people in Victoria. Open to all participants with an interest in family history and genealogy.

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By Benjamin Millar Heathdale Christian College has put art at the heart of its new-look Melton campus. The school’s new arts space features three classroom environments, a ceramics firing kiln and a light-filled gallery space within the atrium. Melton campus principal Yvonne Harvey said the new art space is large and light enough for students to work on larger visual art projects, featuring a gallery space where completed works can be displayed.

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“It’s got a Mondrian façade with lots of bright colours and we’re blessed to have a kiln there. It has an amazing old-style lino printer in it as well,” she said. Ms Harvey said the arts provide students with a more rounded education for their future and the students have been excitedly looking forward to getting into the new space. “We’ve actually got some quite talented artists and our art teacher is an incredible artist and getting the best out of them, whether that be as a career or a hobby or just an appreciation of the different arts that are out there,” she said. “Whether music or maths or English we have lots of things on offer for students, so they can find their potential and improve on that.” Ms Harvey said the new arts space forms just one stage within the ongoing redevelopment of the school’s secondary school precinct, which also includes newly-built or renovated classrooms, a STEM centre and a music

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classroom. “We’re hoping to help students discover their god-given potential whatever that might be, and to give them the encouragement to explore that,” she said. “We’ve been developing our science centre

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and we’ve also been developing a beautiful music suite with a keyboard lab.” The secondary school program began with a year 7 intake last year and has expanded to year 8 this year. The first class will go on to graduate in 2025.

Mission Australia wants Melton and Moorabool youth to have their say in the Christian charity’s annual survey. Now in its 20th year, the survey is the largest online questionnaire of its kind in Australia and provides a snapshot of the experiences and views of people aged 15-19. More than 25,800 people responded to last year’s survey, nominating COVID-19, mental health and equity and discrimination as most important issues. A higher proportion of Victorians nominated COVID-19 and mental health as the most important issues, with almost half of respondents listing coping with stress as their top issue of personal concern. Body image and mental health were nominated as the next two issues of most concern. Mission Australia state leader Michele Leonard said the survey was frequently referred to by organisations and governments and informed policies. “The youth survey is an essential platform for young people to share their thoughts, concerns and aspirations to form policy and service changes that are important to them. It provides a meaningful opportunity for young people to have a say in how their future is shaped,” she said. The survey is expected to close on August 9. To take part, visit: www. missionaustralia.com.au/youthsurvey Goya Dmytryshchak

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Back in the swing of things Easter holidays offers the perfect time to explore the wide array of playgrounds scattered across Melton and Moorabool. With playgrounds out of action during the lengthy COVID-19 lockdown last year, parents and children alike have a new-found appreciation for these playful oasis’ of fun. Melton is home to more than 300 parks, gardens, recreation areas and playgrounds spread across the more established areas and popping up amid newer developments. From Splendour Circuit Playground in Diggers Rest and Hannah Watts Park in Melton to Bridge Road Regional Play Space in Melton South and Frontier Park in Rockbank, there are playgrounds suitable for adventures of all kinds. More than $2 million has recently been spent revitalisating Melton parks and playgrounds, opening up new play and recreation spaces for residents of all ages. Bloomsbury Drive Reserve in Taylors Hill, Stan Payne Reserve in Diggers Rest and Arbour Boulevard North Reserve in Burnside Heights all received welcome makeovers jointly funded by Melton council and the state government. Bloomsbury Drive Reserve has a brand new accessible playground, quarter basketball court, exercise equipment and picnic shelter. Stan Payne Reserve features an expansive lawn area, a drinking fountain and upgrades to the toilet block, picnic shelter and tables. Arbour Boulevard North Reserve now has a new play space, natural play elements, picnic shelter, exercise equipment and additional seating. Melton mayor Kathy Majdlik said the area now has a range of “exciting and modern play and recreation spaces” for residents of all ages. “It’s wonderful to see these revitalised parks encouraging more families to run, play, get active and socialise more often,” she said. “Spaces like these keep communities connected, and nurture a love for outdoor play in our youngest residents.” Moorabool shire is also home to numerous parks, playgrounds, and recreational reserves for locals and visitors alike to enjoy all year round. Maddingley Park features a much-loved adventure playground while others are scattered across Masons Lane Reserve, Mill Park Reserve in Ballan and Darley Park in Darley. Benjamin Millar

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Young designers in the spotlight Victoria’s best and brightest design students from the graduating 2020 VCE cohort are being showcased in the annual ‘Top Designs’ exhibition at Melbourne Museum. Benjamin Millar speaks with the creative spirits from Melbourne’s west and north.

rom robot dogs and underwater craft to creative clothing and eye-catching animations, students have overcome the challenges of a global pandemic to reveal their flair for design. A panel of expert educators has whittled close to 1000 applications down to just 95 works that will feature in the Top Designs exhibition at Melbourne Museum from April 17 to July 11. Melbourne Museum general manager Gordon White said students faced an array of challenges in 2020, working amid a global pandemic that affected accessibility to teachers, school workshops and materials. “During the unforeseeable disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, the young designers featured have demonstrated tremendous resilience and adaptability, overcoming challenges to create work of exceptional quality,” he said. “The works will not only inspire current VCE and VCE VET students, but all visitors to Melbourne Museum.” Students featured in the exhibition include Anise Perry of Williamstown High School, Jenna Franks of Bacchus Marsh Grammar, Moses Huf-Tirfe of Footscray High School, Emily Bojczuk of Salesian College Sunbury, Alyssa Payad of Marian College in Sunshine West, Elaf Elsheikh of Southern Cross Grammar in Caroline Springs and Matthew Lewington of Hazel Glen College in Doreen. In Anise Perry’s magical realism animation Just Peachy, Peachy’s boring life is brightened as he discovers a peach tree placed mysteriously on his doorstep. At his office job he savours the peach, devouring its delicious flesh, his only respite from the drudgery of work. However, what initially brought him joy soon reveals itself to

be a thing of nightmares. “In making this project I intended to create an animated short film in a magical realist style to explore artistic expression,” Perry said. “I was heavily inspired by the Japanese animators Atsushi Wada and Q-rais and sought to comment on the dystopian lifestyle of corporate workers.” The Maori–inspired clothing of Jenna Franks use materials including linen, greenstone and plywood. She said she developed her design brief to allow New Zealand citizens living abroad to be connected to their nationality. “As a Kiwi I am incredibly proud of my culture and often wished to have a way to express this in my everyday attire,” she said. “The design includes modern interpretations of traditional elements of Maori culture to ensure it was representative, without cultural appropriation, while appealing to a wide contemporary audience.” Moses Huf-Tirfe designed an Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (AUV) able to use GPS technology to collect data on aquatic environmental conditions. “The vehicle is also able to dive and surface by filling and purging the contents of the external ballast tanks,” he said. “The solar panel also allows charging of the battery when the AUV has surfaced.” Emily Bojczuk’s animated game trailer ‘Twizz! Guardian of the Sweets’ aims to deliver a brief understanding of the concepts of the game. “The fictional game features a young dragon on a mission to save his lolly home and fulfil his destiny as a hero to a gummy dragon-kind,” she said. “I used processes and techniques such as storyboarding and classic tweening, and

created an original character named Twizz.” Alyssa Payad designed a brand identity and promotional material for ‘Eco-Husk’, highlighting its sustainable and natural essence. “The designs were dominated by organic shapes and the use of earthy colours, to promote sustainability and ecofriendly alternatives,” she said. “The client also aims to spread awareness of the concerning rise of waste produced by the coffee industry.” Elaf Elsheikh’s animation Recycled tells the story of a young boy struggling to perfect his passion for art and learning to acknowledge the changing environment. With a focus on deforestation, the tale delves into the harm it has on nature’s beauty. “In making this film I hoped to draw attention to the issue of deforestation by showing the perspective of a younger boy who realises its devastating effect on the world,” she said. “I wanted to create a film that would empower audiences to make a change.” Matthew Lewington designed a robotic dog to prove that cheap and functional robotic dogs are possible to build using current technology. “I intended for my system to, at a minimum, stand up and, at best, perform some basic walking,” he said. “The robotic dog’s body was designed in CAD, then 3D-printed and laser cut.” Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority chair Chris Wardlaw said that after a year like no other, the exhibition is a wonderful way to mark the resilience, creativity and innovation of VCE and VCE VET students. “Top Designs puts the spotlight on talented

young people from across Victoria and what they are able to achieve within our world-class curriculum,” he said. “More than ever, this exhibition demonstrates that with determination and creative thinking, a germ of an idea can become an exceptional way to solve a problem.” Top Designs 2021 will be at Melbourne Museum from 10am to 5pm daily, April 17 until July 11. Details: museumsvictoria.com.au

1/ ‘Just Peachy’ by Anise Perry of Williamstown High School. 2/ ‘Recycled’ by Elaf Elsheikh of Southern Cross Grammar in Caroline Springs. 3/ Animated game trailer ‘Twizz! Guardian of the Sweets’ by Emily Bojczuk of Salesian College Sunbury. 4/ Robot Dog by Matthew Lewington of Hazel Glen College in Doreen. 5/ Moses Huf-Tirfe of Footscray High School designed an Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (AUV). 6/ Designs by Alyssa Payad of Marian College in Sunshine West for ‘Eco Husk’. 7/ Clothing by Jenna Franks of Bacchus Marsh Grammar. (Pictures: Supplied) 11 MELTON & MOORABOOL STAR WEEKLY Tuesday, 6 April, 2021

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The Victorian Civil and Administrativ The director of nursing e The allegations at Djerriwarrh Health Tribunal last week returned a Service during a included inadequ ruling disqualified Ms cluster of perinat ate formal reviews Meek from applyin that education and training al deaths registra at Bacchus Marsh of overall clinica l practic for nursing and g for midwifery tion for a period of Hospital has been perinatal deaths as e and staff and that 10 years. banned from working as they occurred. The ruling been aware of deficien Ms Meek should have a nurse or midwif Ms Meek ceased workin e for a of former follows last year’s disqualification decade. cies in midwifery skills. g at DjHS in 2015 maternity “She failed and surrendered The Nursing and her Little for a 10-year services manager Mary the deficien to take adequate steps to ensure Midwif and midwife in 2016. registration as a nurse cies period ery were identified and Board of during for her failures Austra lia sought a remedied,” the same period. 10-year ban for Julia the tribunal found. Djerriwarrh Health Meek in the wake of reports Services chief executi A 2015 review by identify ing “catastr Presiding VCAT membe professor Euan Wallac ve ophic” identified failings behind a r Wendy Boddison Belinda Scott said while she was e and series of “avoidable” “catastrophic and unable to comment deaths systemic and other adverse unprecedented Hallymembers Pamela Barry and Bernad patient outcomes ette Djerriwarrh on individual practitioners, also found Ms Meek at DjHS obstetric governance failings” with the from 2013 to 2015. has implemented failed to ensure shift by shift presenc services at DjHS during e of a midwife compet the change” across the health service “profound External reviews identifi the period. Ms Meek, 63, faced in foetal surveil ent since 2015. ed that the perinatal “It has robust clinica allegations in the tribuna lance monitoring mortality rate was that she had failed l govern l in birthin ance significantly higher the process g suite. systematic trainin to take adequate the state average and than deliver effectiv g, continued profess es, The tribuna much higher than e systems and process steps to ional be expected for a low would in her role es at DjHS for ensurin l found there was no clear criteria development and strong leaders as director of nursing risk unit. hip that ensures Djerriwarrh g only maternity , which she had the cases suitable held since 2005. is a safe, level of the capacit y of DjHS were accepte to fully-functioning health service secure and There was also found to be inadeq d. of Bacchus Marsh, Melton for the people and Caroline uate Springs,” she said.

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Be Bold Celebrate arts, culture, music and performance by and for the community in Melbourne’s west at Brimbank’s Be Bold Festival, April 9 and 10 at the Bowery Theatre and St Albans Community Centre. ■ www.creativebrimbank.com.au/bbf

Library book sale The Friends of Williamstown and Newport Libraries will hold a book sale on Saturday, April 10, 9.30am-12.30pm in the Friends Book Room at Williamstown Library. Books, DVDs and CDs at bargain prices.

Bridge classes Learn to play bridge with Williamstown Bridge Club. Lessons are held on Fridays, beginning April 16, at Hobsons Bay Sport and Game Fishing Club, 17 Altona Road, 10am-12.45pm. The first two lessons are free, with the remaining six lessons costing $80. ■ Serita, 0410 599 323 or seritamudford@hotmail.com

Through the lens This photo, of students at Saltwater P-9 College, Point Cook, having their hands painted with henna for Harmony Day, captures the spirit behind the day.

Golf day Hobsons Bay Community Fund’s annual charity golf day is on Friday, April 16 at Kooringal Golf Club from 11.30am. Registrations close Friday, April 9. ■ https://events.humanitix.com/hobsonsbay-community-fund-2021-charity-golf-day

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Book sale Werribee Hospital Foundation is holding a book sale from 9am-4pm on Friday, April 16, Saturday, April 17 and Sunday April 18. Pay $2 per book or $10 for six books at 27 Cambridge Crescent, Werribee. BYO carry bags. All proceeds are donated to Werribee Mercy Hospital.

Pole walking class Try out pole walking during a free class at the Newport library, 13 Mason Street on Saturday, April 17, 9.30am-12.30pm. Bookings essential. ■ Juliette, 0400 490 008

Farmers and makers market The South Morang Farmers & Makers Market is back. Shop for fresh local produce and handmade products at the

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Zonta club meets The Zonta Club of Melton meets on the first Monday of each month at Melton Country Club, Reserve Road, Melton. ■ Suzanne, 0417 512 420

Holiday fun Highpoint’s free Pint Size Picasso program for kids will be held until Sunday, April 11, from 11am-3pm daily (40-minute sessions on the hour) outside David Jones on level two. Bookings essential: ■ highpoint.com.au

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Garden club The Sunbury Garden Club hosts a meeting on the first Tuesday of every month, with new visitors always welcome. There is a guest speaker at each meeting, which commences at 7.30pm at the Sunbury Football Club. ■ Cheryl, 9744 1663

Probus club The Deer Park Combined Probus Club meets on the second Wednesday of each month at The Deer Park Club, 780 Ballarat Road, from 10am. New members and visitors welcome. ■ Don, 0409 191 580

Diabetes support Westgate Diabetes Support Group meets at 10am on the first Tuesday of the month at Altona Bowling Club, 113 Civic Parade, Altona. ■ Elaine, 0415 030 996

AL-ANON meets AL-ANON provides support for families and loved ones living with alcoholics and problem drinkers. The group meets Mondays at St Thomas Anglican Church foyer, 117 Synnot Street, Werribee, from 7.30pm, and on Tuesdays at the St Mary’s Tennis Club rooms, 204 Grimshaw Street, Greensborough. ■ 0412 432 760

Playing cards, making friends If you enjoy playing cards, meeting new friends, and keeping mentally fit, attend social bridge every Friday morning at the Melton library from 10am-noon. Beginners to experienced players are welcome. Melton Bridge Club also meets on Tuesday nights from 7-10pm at Arnolds Creek Community Centre. ■ Rosemary, 0407 894 817

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Story times Encourage a love of reading and help your child develop their literacy skills at Braybrook library on Tuesdays and Footscray library on Wednesdays, from 11-11.30am. Or enjoy Story Time at Home via YouTube on Mondays from 11am. Suitable for children aged 2-5 years and their families. Bookings required. ■ www.maribyrnong.vic.gov.au/library

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Out and about The western suburbs turned on the charm for a perfect Easter weekend. There was something for everyone, whether it was an Easter egg hunt in picturesque Woodend as part of the Macedon Ranges Autumn Festival, tapping your feet during a live music session at Keilor Village or savouring culinary delights at Grazeland, the west’s permanent foodie playground.

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1/ Five-year-old Roshan at the Easter Egg hunt at Woodend Nursey; 2/ Mahit, 7; 3/ Pradyun, 12, Advaitha, 6, and Prithwin, 8, enjoy the spoils of the Easter Egg hunt; 4/ Aydin, 9, gets his face painted during the Autumn Festival; 5/ Abigail, 2, and mum Lei De Guy look for eggs; 6/ Phillip Campagna and Ailsa Page from ‘Lazy Liars’ turn up the music; 7/ Sylvia Wu was excited to be at Grazeland; 8/ Tram Nguhkynh and Thao Nguyen and their son Liam, 4; 9/ Joy and Carlos Iarsson wth son Noah, 6; 10/ Lionel Soumah and Karen Segovia made it a family day out with children Kayden ,7, and Carter, 4; 11/ Piper, 10, Jocelynn, 10, and her mum Sekela Mwakilasa; 12/ Brett Bemmett. (Pictures: Damjan Janevski) 233193, 233194, 233196 14 MELTON & MOORABOOL STAR WEEKLY Tuesday, 6 April, 2021

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Program provides a safe place online A year on from the first COVID-19 lockdown, communities are continuing to adjust to living through a pandemic. People are embracing the digital world and see the possibilities that moving online can bring. Women’s Health West program facilitator Beth Jaworski says this has been the experience for many participants of local disability group, Sunrise. Providing social groups for women, trans, gender diverse and non-binary people with disabilities from all cultures who live in Melbourne’s west, the Sunrise program provides people with a safe and social place where they can learn skills, find information, build resources, and undertake new activities to enhance their wellbeing. “The program aims to enhance participant’s ability to take control of their own health choices and decisions in their daily lives … with a whole lot of fun and laughter along the way!” Beth says. “People with disabilities experience high levels of disadvantage in all areas of their lives, including social exclusion, economic insecurity and high levels of violence and discrimination. They also have reduced access to health information, screening, prevention, and care services. “This can impact people with disabilities mental and physical health and leads to greater unmet health needs compared to that of people without a disability.” Sunrise supports participants to build their confidence to connect with safe and accessible services. One participant said: “It’s the only community I have that makes me feel safe”. The groups have been providing support to community members of the west for nearly 30 years, continuing to run online via Zoom

Sunrise participants taking part in an activity and, inset, Sunrise program participants, c.2014. (Pictures: Women’s Health West)

for the past 12 months. Participants can be provided support to access a computer, iPad or smartphone, as well as to the internet by the group facilitators. Shifting to Zoom during the pandemic, the Sunrise groups have been able to continue to meet and support one another during the pandemic. One participant said: “I am so grateful

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so if you have a disability, chronic health condition and/or mental health condition, live in Melbourne’s west and want to connect with other like-minded people, then Women’s Health West would love to hear from you.

Get involved

For more details, phone 0407 061 702 or email sunrise@whwest.org.au

Sunrise is welcoming new participants,

The groups will start meeting in April 2021 and will run to March 2023. It is free to join and participate. To join you must be over the age of 18 and not an NDIS participant. Sessions will be hosted in English however all cultures are welcome. The group will meet online each week through Zoom and hope to resume fortnightly face to face meetings soon in local council areas in the western metropolitan region where there is the most community interest. If you are new to using computers, we can help you to get access to technology and support you to learn how to use it.

* WHW warmly welcomes women, trans, gender diverse people and/or non-binary folks who are comfortable in a space that centres the experiences of women. Women’s Health West is actively moving our practices and programs towards an evolved understanding of gender. We believe individuals have the right to express and identify their gender however they choose. We welcome any feedback: whwest.org.au/about-us/ feedback-and-complaints/

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F.A.S.T action saves lives Stroke is always an emergency. This is the vital message that the Stroke Foundation is reminding Australians of and calling on everyone to contact triple-0 immediately if they suspect a stroke. Chief executive Sharon McGowan said although these are unprecedented times as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, we must remember, stroke is always a medical emergency. “Time saved is brain saved,” Ms McGowan said. “The faster you get to hospital for treatment for stroke, the better your chance of making a good recovery. “I know everyone’s daily routines are disrupted, stress levels are heightened and people do not want to put the health system under any additional pressure, but it is vital to call an ambulance at the first sign of stroke. “Delaying or failing to seek urgent help for stroke can lead to death or ongoing disability.” One in four people globally will have a stroke in their lifetime and there is one stroke in Australia every nine minutes. When a stroke strikes, it kills about 1.9 million brain cells per minute, but medical treatment can stop this damage. Knowing the F.A.S.T. signs of stroke can save a life. If you are at home with your family, self-isolating or working remotely and you suspect someone is having a stroke ask these questions: Face – Check their face. Has their mouth drooped?

Arms – Can they lift both arms? Speech – Is their speech slurred? Do they understand you? Time – Time is critical. If you see any of these signs, call triple-0 straight away. While stroke impacts people of all ages, the

likelihood of having a stroke increases as we get older. Ms McGowan urged Australians to regularly check in on elderly relatives and friends and ensure they know the F.A.S.T. signs of stroke. “We know people can take longer to seek

hospital care at times when they don’t want to burden their loved ones. But we must continue to make health a priority in all forms,” she said. “The more people who know the F.A.S.T. signs of stroke and share it in our community, the better.”

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Property values rose at the fastest pace in 17 years in February, reports Euan Black. Data released by CoreLogic shows home values soared 2.1 per cent over the month as buyers rushed to take advantage of government incentives and record low mortgage rates. Low advertised stock levels and improved economic conditions also added to the upwards pressure on prices in what

CoreLogic described as a “broad-based boom”. CoreLogic research director Tim Lawless said Australia hadn’t seen a period of synchronised growth like this in more than a decade. House values are now rising across every capital city and rest-of-state region.

“The last time we saw a sustained period where every capital city and rest-of-state region was rising in value was mid-2009 through to early 2010, as post-GFC stimulus fuelled buyer demand,” Mr Lawless says. Sydney and Melbourne experienced the strongest value growth – 2.5 per cent and

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2.1 per cent respectively. Mr Lawless says that it remained to be seen how long the boom would last in Sydney and Melbourne, as affordability concerns were likely to weigh on both markets. “Both cities are still recording values below their earlier peaks. However, at this current rate of appreciation, it won’t be long before Australia’s two most expensive capital city markets are moving through new record highs,” he says. “With household incomes expected to remain subdued and stimulus winding down, it is likely affordability will once again become a challenge in these cities.” The pandemic trend of regional price growth outpacing that of capital cities appears to be drawing to a close, too. Values rose 2.1 per cent in regional areas over the month and 2.0 per cent in capital cities. But the gap between the two has narrowed significantly. Regional markets recorded smaller price falls during the pandemic as people escaped the cities in search of more space, with values in the regions up 9.4 per cent year on year, compared to 2.6 per cent in the capital cities. CoreLogic says that throughout the COVID period detached housing had proven much more popular than apartments. Over the past three months, house values rose (4.4 per cent), more than three times faster than unit values (1.4 per cent). But the analytics firm said there are “tentative signs this trend could become less obvious, with Sydney unit values recording their first month of growth since April last year and Melbourne unit values recording their largest gain since late 2019”.

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Big-hearted filly comes through By Michael Howard The filly that signifies generations of family involvement in the trots has catapulted the Stephens family to Group 2 delight, with Ruby Wingate a dominant winner at Tabcorp Park Melton. The Alabar Vicbred Platinum Home Grown Classic pacing finals headlined Saturday night’s racing, with Narutac Prince winning the colts and geldings division for trainer-driver David Aiken before the fillies was claimed by trainer Adam Stephens’ aforementioned three-year-old. Ruby Wingate, bred by Adam’s dad Allan and driven by Mick Bellman, saluted in dominant style, bustling three-wide for much of the last lap but proving in a class of her own in clearing out to win by 14 metres. “I was just basically staying out of trouble,” Bellman told Trots Vision post-race. “One thousand from home I thought the leaders have done a bit, we can chance our arm and stay out of the way of everyone else. “I knew I had the right horse underneath me, it was just a matter of having a free passage.” He found that and advanced clear amid a 57.3-second last half to comfortably record the memorable win, which meant plenty to the Stephens. Ahead of the filly’s debut last July, Adam Stephens told thetrots.com.au his grandmother, Ruby Wingate, inspired the ‘Wingate’ brand that the family’s horses had carried since 1977. “My grandmother was a very big-hearted woman,” Adam said. “She worked with dad (Allan) and the horses into her 80s. “That was why I named her after my grandmother – for dad. She is a very big-hearted filly and I thought she carried the heart of my grandmother, to be truthful.”

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She showed all those attributes on Saturday and the significance was not lost on Bellman. “To win this one for Adam and his dad, (they) are the true meaning of loyalty,” Bellman said. “I’ve driven for them since I was a kid and they’ve stuck with me through thick and thin.

Just to win a Group 2 for these boys tonight, it’s very special.” Some very astute breeders were also involved in the colts and geldings result, with Bruce and Vicki Edward continuing their Victorian trots dominance with Narutac Prince.

The Art Major colt, who’s a half-brother to Turn It Up ($492,312), Treasure ($161,402) and Perfect Sense ($143,530), controlled the race from in front. The victory was a fourth from as many starts for trainer-driver David Aiken.

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4. Which AFLW team finished on top of the ladder after the home and away season? 5. How many career wins did retired boxer Anthony Mundine have in his career? 6. Which country's riders have won the most combined MotoGP events? 7. What sport was originally created to be an indoor version of baseball? 8. Which country did Honduras' Under 23 soccer team defeat to qualify for the Tokyo Olympics? 9. How many players are there on a netball team? 10. How many gold medals did Australia win at the swimming events held at the 2012 London Olympics? 11. Mavericks and Flying Foxes were among the suggested names for which current team before joining the NRL?

12. Australian athlete Chloe Esposito won the gold medal for the modern pentathlon at which Olympic Games?

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21. What car number does seven-time F1 champion Lewis Hamilton choose to display?

27. A polo playing field is approximately how many times bigger than a normal-sized soccer field?

22. Which Australian spinner took 6/30 in a recent Twenty20 international match?

28. Catherine Skinner won a gold medal at Rio 2016 in which event?

23. Which Norwegian is the current World Chess Champion?

29. In which year in the 19th century did the Australian Aboriginal cricket team tour England?

24. Which sports-related movie from 1981 won four Academy Awards?

19. Which AFL team plays most of its home games at Kardinia Park?

25. Which Australian Baseball League team has won the last two titles?

20. The Triple-A class Minor League Baseball team based in El Paso, Texas, is known by what name?

26. In which year did Martina Hingis win three tennis grand slams at the age of 16?

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Williamstown breaks premiership drought Celebrations have been a long time in the making for the Williamstown Colts. The 55-year-old club had previously won only one first XI premiership in 1998-99, but that all changed on Saturday with the side winning the Victorian Turf Cricket Association division 5 flag. Facing Bellbridge in the best of three one-day finals series, the Colts needed only two matches to claim the series. Colts president Steve Willis said it was exciting for the group to break the premiership drought. “We are very happy,” he said. “It’s more than 21 years since the firsts last won a grand final. It was actually in a different competition and in B-grade. “This is the first time we’ve won in a division and been in the highest level of that division. “We’re very excited about it … We also had three junior teams win grand finals at the weekend.” Despite losing to Bellbridge twice during the season, Willis said they were quietly confident heading into the grand final series.

Williamstown Colts’ premiership side. (Supplied)

The Colts set the momentum in the first weekend of the grand final series. They bowled Bellbridge out for just 34, which they chased down in 11.2 overs and with nine wickets in hand. “We were very surprised by the outcome,” Willis said about game one. “It was one of those games where everything

went right for us and nothing went right for them. It definitely set the tone.” Willis said they had been expecting a much harder game in game two and got exactly that. Colts made 4-167 from their overs, with Joel Kitchen top scoring with 59 not out. Willis said they were on top before some late hitting took the match closer than they would

have liked. “[Bailey] Moffatt, who I think is only 18-years-old, came in at number seven and started slapping us around. “I was scoring and starting to get a little nervous. “We were lucky to get him out. If he batted for a couple more overs it could have been a different story.” The Colts bowled Bellbridge out for 156 to win by 11 runs. Lasitha Mendis and Aakash Katarey took three wickets each for the Colts. The win means that the Colts are set to play in division 4 next season. Willis said they were ready for that next challenge. “Speaking to people they have said the difference between division 5 and 4 isn’t that great,” he said. “We are quietly confident that we may not have to recruit too many players. “All the guys who played for us this year, have agreed to play next season.” Tara Murray

Lancefield’s premiership side. (Supplied)

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Sunbury premiership side. (Supplied)

Roar finally gets its flag By Tara Murray Sunbury finally has a Victorian Turf Cricket Association premiership. After a heartbreak last season, the Roar dominated the division 4 best of three grand final series against Footscray United, winning 2-0. Roar coach Scott Yardley said the club was thrilled to finally get that premiership. The Roar was just two wickets away from a premiership in division 5 last season, when the second half of the grand final was called off due to COVID-19. The higher-ranked Moonee Valley side was awarded the premiership. “The monkey is off the back,” Yardley said. “We’ve finally got one. I think there was more sense of relief for the boys. They were determined to get it done. “The joy showed through in the celebrations.” The Roar, who were minor premiers, won the first game of the series. It was enough to guarantee a win if rain played havoc with the rest of the matches. Yardley said they were focused on getting

the job done, especially after the past season. While game two was postponed due to rain, the Roar were still able to get out on the park the following weekend. In game two, the Roar made 8-152 from their overs, with veteran Jason McGann stepping up with the bat, top scoring with 63. The bowlers didn’t waste any time, needing just 20.2 overs to bowl Footscray United out for 43. McGann took 4-12, while Jason McGowan and Jay King took three wickets each. Yardley said the bowlers had been the key all season and they stood up when they needed them. McGann was named player of the grand final series. He was also player of the match in last year’s grand final against Moonee Valley. Yardley said the win was special for McGann. “He’s been at the club for 10 years and played in a number of grand finals, and this is his first premiership. “Stephen Treweek, our captain, has played in four losing grand finals. It’s good for these blokes.” The premiership is the Roar’s first since the

2011-12 season when they won the Gisborne and District Cricket Association B-grade flag. Yardley was coach of that premiership team. This season was their sixth grand final appearance since winning that flag. The Roar’s day was made even better with their second XI claiming a second straight premiership, beating Aberfeldie Park. Yardley, who was part of that side, said game one ebbed and flowed with the Roar getting the win, before they dominated the second game to seal the premiership. The Roar is expected to move into division 3 next season, a third division move in three seasons in the competition. Yardley said they would continue to go down the track they have been doing down in recent years. “We’re getting growth out of the juniors and there’s a good batch coming through,” he said. “There’s some in the twos and there’s a couple who have broken through into the firsts. “We won’t be looking elsewhere for players, we want to reward the kids in the town and do the right thing by them.”

It took them two weekends, but Lancefield finally ended its premiership drought in the Central Highlands Bowls Division top grade. Through to a third straight grand final, it was third time lucky for Lancefield which defeated Kyneton on Saturday. The match had started the previous Saturday, but due to rain was played over two weekends. Lancefield took the win 71 shots to 51, after resuming with a 42 to 35 lead. Lancefield claimed two of the three rinks. Lancefield’s Bill West said the side put the win beyond doubt early on day two. West said he couldn’t recall in his 30 years in bowls a grand final being decided across two days. “When it pours rain, there is nothing you can do about it,” he said. “We had a seven shot advantage after the first day. We came out of the blocks on day two and played well when we needed to. “The first few ends we won them and were more than 20 shots ahead. It was never in doubt after that.” Aaron Young’s rink was the big winner of the day, winning 30-10. West said Young was a stand out on both days. Peter Linehan’s rink came from five shots down to win 21-19, while Jeff Holmes’ rink lost in the last end, 22-20. West said the group was keen to make amends for the grand final 12 months ago when Kyneton beat Lancefield. “We had a few players win their first top grade premiership,” he said. “I think 2013-14 was the last time we won the first division.” Trentham claimed both the division 2 and division 3 titles, beating Romsey 57-54 and Woodend, 64-50 respectively. Meanwhile, the CHBD will expand next season with Broadford and Kilmore joining the competition. The Central Bowls Division is disbanding. Tara Murray 25 MELTON & MOORABOOL STAR WEEKLY Tuesday, 6 April, 2021

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Darley’s premiership ‘silenced the critics’ A second premiership is even sweeter than the first for Darley in the Ballarat Cricket Association. The Lions made it back-to-back premierships after beating Golden Point with a strong all-round team performance. For Lions coach Brian Wheelahan, this one is slightly more special. Last season the Lions, who were undefeated, were awarded the premiership after the grand final didn’t go ahead due to COVID-19. “Even though we deserved it last year but not doing it by taking the last wicket or hitting the last run there is some doubt over it. “Last season was our first premiership in the BCA, but on the weekend it felt real. “Winning it this season silenced the critics. I’m still pinching myself, it’s a huge weight off my shoulders.” The Lions didn’t have it all their own way this season. Wheelahan and Rahmatullah Khwaja missed early games due to the COVID-19

Darley’s premiership team. (Supplied)

boundary between metropolitan and country zones. They slowly started to get going and hit their straps in the back end of the season. Wheelahan admits that while they weren’t the best team on paper, the group had plenty of heart, which helped them get over the line.

“It was an up and down season and we didn’t fire until the last five to six weeks. We found ways to win. “Credit to the playing group who were able to win those big moments and back themselves in.” After wins against Wendouree and Mt Clear in the finals series, they set up a clash with Golden Point. The two teams were due to face off in last season’s grand final. Wheelahan said they knew they would be in for a fight. “They are a class outfit and bat really deep,” he said. “Getting the prime wicket of Josh White had them on the back foot. Manjula De Zoysa played a beautiful knock.” Wheelahan said they were rapt to restrict them to 165, bowling them out with three overs remaining. Khwaja took 3-40 for the Lions. Openers Anthony Taylor and Danza Hyatt got Darley off to a flyer, before both falling

when the score was 56. The Lions held steady with all but one batter getting a start. Mitch Ward [22 off 52 balls] and Madushanka Ekanayaka [24 off 13] got the job done at the end. The Lions finished 5-166, winning with more than eight overs remaining. Wheelahan said in the shorter format you needed everyone to contribute. “There were little handy contributions of 20-30,” he said. “The skipper Bradley Barnes made handy runs at three and Mitch didn’t panic at the end of the innings.” Wheelahan said they would enjoy the success the next few weeks before looking ahead to next season. “The seconds are full of kids,” he said. “We’re in a fantastic position to go from strength to strength. We want to be a powerhouse for years to come.” Tara Murray

Altona North premiers. (Supplied)

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Sunshine United on rise By Tara Murray Twelve months is a long time in cricket, just ask new Victorian Turf Cricket Association senior division premiers Sunshine United. This time last year, the Tigers were staring down relegation after finishing in the bottom two of the top grade. A competition restructure gave the side a second chance and they made the most of it, claiming the 2020-21 senior premiership. Tigers president Mark Dalrymple said they could never have imagined claiming a premiership this time last year. ‘It’s a terrific achievement,” he said. “We were fortunate the VTCA restructure from eight teams to 10 teams, so we stayed up… We took it in our stride. “To be playing in a best of three grand finals series is unheard of. And then to do it after being one down, is even better. “This would be our best premiership. We never thought it would happen this time last year.” The Tigers started the season with a massive 26 MELTON & MOORABOOL STAR WEEKLY Tuesday, 6 April, 2021

boost to the playing group, with three key signings. Kaushal Lokuarachchi, one of the premier players in the competition crossed from Keilor. Former captain-coach Neetan Chouhan returned after several seasons off and captained the side, while Michael Glowacki returned after a couple of injury-interrupted seasons. All three would play major roles throughout the season. The Tigers started the best of three grand final series on the back foot dropping game one. Game two was postponed to the second weekend due to rain. Dalrymple said the game being postponed was a blessing in disguise. “We didn’t perform well,” he said. “Being washed out helped us regroup. You never know what will have happened if the game went ahead. “It gave us a bit of breathing space to do a bit better planning and it took the nerves out of it.” In game two, the Tigers restricted Doutta’s three big guns, bowling them out for 87. They finished 5-88. Thomas Duxson top

scored with 43. It set up a game three decider. The Tigers batted first, making 163. Duxson made 56. Dalrymple wasn’t sure that would be enough runs on the board to defend. “I wanted more runs,” he said. “Speaking to the players they were happy enough with 160. “Selwyn Reserve has been a bit slower with an increase of dew. It turned out to be enough.” The match would go down to the final over. A run out would seal victory for the Tigers, with Doutta bowled out for 151 with two balls remaining. Duxon was named player of the grand final series. He also had praise for all-rounder Nalin Amarathunga who did a great job despite playing through an injured posterior cruciate ligament (PCL). The premiership is on top of the two T20 finals the Tigers have won in the past three seasons. Dalrymple admits that the shorter format suits them better, and the season ahead is likely to pose a challenge if two-day cricket returns.

Altona North has gone from bottom of the ladder to premiers in 12 months in the Victorian Turf Cricket Association. After a tough 2019-20 season in division 1 west, the side was relegated to division 2 for this season. Altona responded early with five wins in the first six matches, before a solid back half to the season to finish fourth. They knocked off minor premiers Greenvale Kangaroos in the semi-finals, to secure a grand final spot against Newport-Digman, who beat second placed Sydenham-Hillside. The momentum continued in the first week of the best of three grand final series for Altona North, which claimed game one of the series. Game two was postponed due to heavy rain. In game two, Newport was sent in by Altona North and was soon in trouble at 5-24. Newport fought hard to make 115. Number 10 Shannon Edwards top scored with 23. Altona North was bowled out for 99. Buddhi Samarawickrama top scored with 29 as only two players scored double figures. The result forced the series to game three, with the winner taking the premiership. In a sense of deja vu, Newport-Digman batted first and was bowled out for 116, leaving Altona North with a similar total to chase down for a second straight day. Sulan Jayawardhana top scored for Newport-Digman with 30. Samarawickrama 3-26 off his seven overs for Altona North. There would be no batting collapse this time for Altona North as they had the runs with relative ease, finishing 4-119 off 27 overs. Skipper Nicholas Rainone top scored with 33 at the top of the order. The win will likely see Altona North promoted to division 1 for next season. Tara Murray

SPORT Stunning innings seals flag for Craigieburn Shupinder Taggar produced what is being called the best innings in Craigieburn’s history to seal the Victorian Turf Cricket Association division 1 premiership. Taggar showed why the club was keen to sign him, starring in both games in the best of three grand final series against Sunshine. The Eagles, who had claimed game one of the grand final series the previous weekend, were in trouble early in game two. Craigieburn coach Chris Laffan said they had their backs to the wall in the semi-final and the first game of the final series, so were confident they could recover and put a good score on the board. “Sunny put together an unbelievable innings,” Laffan said. “It’s definitely the best anyone has seen at Craigieburn and it rivals any innings in local cricket. “We were 4-8 and he came in on a soft wicket.

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He looked for singles and twos and attacked in his areas and credit to him to get the rewards. “We were then in trouble at 9-90 and him and Zac Orr but on 56 for the final innings.” The Eagles made 9-150 off their 40 overs. Taggar finished 101 not out off 98 balls,

which included seven sixes and six fours. Orr finished nine not out. Laffan said having defended 104 in game one, they thought they had enough runs on the board. He was right as they bowled Sunshine out for 58 in the 19th over to seal the series in two games. Orr took 5-27 off six overs, while Daniel English and Taggar took two wickets each. Not surprisingly, Taggar was named player of the grand final series. The series was also special, with Mick Bury playing his 200th game in game one. Laffan said it was a credit to him. “He’s a two-time premiership captain, that tells the story,” he said. “To play 200 games at one club at senior cricket is rare.” Laffan said the premiership was the result of building up the program after they were

promoted to division 1 in 2017-18. “Credit to everyone,” he said. “It’s certainly being a patient build coming up to a new division. “We had to fight to stay in every game and survive. Now we went into [these] games and expecting to win finals. “A handful of us have now played in three senior level premierships in the last nine years. We’re now got great depth and we’ll hopefully continue to grow.” Craigieburn is set to play in the senior division next season. Laffan said they were looking forward to that challenge. “We’ll get to work in the off season,” he said. “There is still some growth in the group. The core of the group is hitting their mid 20s.” Tara Murray

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Werribee premiership team. (Supplied)

Werribee stuns Kew By Tara Murray Werribee stunned Kew in a massive upset to claim the Victorian Sub-District Cricket Association north-west premiership. Kew entered the grand final having gone through the season undefeated, while the Tigers had finished the regular season in fifth. It mattered little come the grand final, with the Tigers pulling off a stunning win. Tigers captain-coach Tim O’Brien said it was an incredible performance and feeling. “We’ve been celebrating really hard,” he said. “It’s amazing. A lot of hard work went into the last few years. “Not playing last year after making the grand final due to COVID was hard. Whatever happens, we said if we get the opportunity to be there again it would be amazing. “To get back there this year, I couldn’t be prouder.” Werribee won the toss and elected to bat. It got off to a strong start through the Dean brothers, Matt and Shaun. They would set the platform for the innings,

with the Tigers finishing 8-174 from 40 overs. Matt Dean top scored with 50, while Shaun Dean made 46. O’Brien said they were happy with the total in the sheds during the innings break. “Everyone was expecting Kew to win,” he said. “We had nothing to lose. “Batting first was good to put on some scoreboard pressure. Pressure is a funny thing and anything can happen. “We were looking at 180 to 200 and to get close to 180 was good.” The Tigers opening bowlers then put the pressure on. Will Sheridan, one of the most destructive batters in the competition, went at less than a run a ball due to the tight bowling. Michael Kelly turned the game in the Tigers favour with three wickets, including that of Sheridan. There was still one more twist in the tail, with former Australian player John Hastings belting 47 off 27 balls. “He nearly took it away from us,” O’Brien said. “He’s a class player and if John Hastings beats us then they are too good.”

The Tigers bowlers held their nerves late in the innings, restricting Kew to 9-170, giving the Tigers a win by four runs. Kelly was named man of the match for his three key wickets. O’Brien said for much of the second half of the season Kelly had bowled without much luck, so it was nice to see him pick up some wickets. He also praised Jonathon Burton, who took 1-11 from his eight overs, which included four maidens. It had been 25 years since the Tigers last won a first XI premiership. O’Brien said the playing group had worked hard together. “We played in a grand final nine years ago and five of us are still playing,” he said. “The core group has always been there and this is much deserved for the hard work put in to get it.” It was a big weekend for the Tigers, with their third XI also winning a premiership at Kew. They played at the same location as the first XI, making for a few celebrations on the way home. The fourth XI fell short against Brunswick in their grand final.

West Newport has come from fourth to seal the Victorian Turf Cricket Association division 3 premiership. The Lions needed all three games in the best of three grand final series against the Williamstown Imperials to come away with the flag. The Lions claimed game one of the series on the first weekend, meaning they needed only one of game two or three for victory. West Newport’s Daniel Shanahan said they knew the Imperials were going to come out firing in game two and three. “We were full of confidence after beating [minor premiers] East Keilor the week before in the semi-final. “It’s always tough to come from fourth to win a flag, the odds are against you. “We’ve had some good fights against Imperials over the last couple of years. “They’ve been our closest rival in the division the last few years. We knew they were going to come out all guns blazing, but we always back ourselves.” The Imperials claimed game two, to take the series to a decider. The Lions bowled out the Imperials for 91. Corey Irving and Shanahan took three wickets each. Shanahan said they were thrilled to restrict them to that total, but knew it wasn’t over. “It is good, but we always say the lowest totals are the hardest to chase. In the semi-final we bowled them out for 51 and we managed to get 53, seven down. “We knew we had to stick to our plans. Pick up singles and twos when we could.” The Imperials got the runs, finishing 4-94 to seal the premiership. Irving top scored with 39 not out. Imperials’ skipper Haydn Wilkinson was named man of the series, which Shanahan said was well deserved. The premiership is the club’s first senior flag in the VTCA and its first since the 2011-12 season. It means the side is likely to play in division 2 next season. Shanahan said it was a challenge they were prepared for. “It’s come at a good time, we’ve prepared for a long time. “Last year we made the semi final and with the inclusion of a couple of players we were able to build.” Tara Murray 27 MELTON & MOORABOOL STAR WEEKLY Tuesday, 6 April, 2021

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