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Call of the wild Two of Tylden’s furriest residents were saved last week, thanks to two strangers and an animal rescue team. Koalas Tilly and Timmy, a mother and son duo, were struck by a car travelling late at night. Driving home from an evening out, good samaritans Kara and Damien first found Tilly bleeding badly from her nose. They called Wildlife Victoria who directed the incident to local service Five Freedoms Animal Rescue. As the couple waited for emergency support, they heard another cry in the distance coming from the injured joey Timmy further down the road. Five Freedoms Animal Rescue founder Manfred Zabinskas escorted the distressed animals to Niddrie Vet Clinic. The pair are now recovering at his shelter in Trentham. “I was anxious about what I was about to find as koalas rarely survive high speed vehicle collisions,” he said. Mr Zabinskas started Five Freedoms Animal Rescue 13 years ago. Although primarily catering for the immediate area,he has responded to emergency calls across the state and always makes an effort to return the animal back into the area they were found. Wildlife Victoria: 8400 7300.

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Cash boost for sports hub By Oliver Lees The Macedon Ranges has received another boost toward a new sporting hub. The Victorian government last week announced a further $3.2 million for the Macedon Ranges Regional Sports Precinct to be built across two sites in New Gisborne at the corner of Barringo and Hamilton roads. The precinct is estimated to cost $41.4 million. The state government committed $11.6 million towards the project as part of its 2019-20 budget, while ALF Victoria pledged $100,000 in July 2018. Macedon Ranges council is planning to contribute $10 million.

A need for additional sports facilities in the area was identified during the Macedon Ranges council’s leisure strategy and indoor sports courts feasibility study, which took place from 2006 to 2009. Star Weekly first reported on calls to support a sports centre in New Gisborne in May 2016, under its previous name as the New Gisborne Regional Sports Precinct. Since then, the findings of the study have been endorsed by council and phase one of consultation, regarding concept design, was completed in September 2020. Advocate Tamara Collins was part of the early team that pushed for funding three

years ago. She said although the wait time has been “stretched out”, she’s pleased to see more facilities on the way. “It’s absolutely fantastic, from the very beginning we’ve pushed for a space that can be used by everyone,” she said. “My background is in basketball and I know that the need for more indoor courts is as relevant today as it was [back then].” Phase two of the consultation period relating to schematic design closes on May 3. Local Government Minister Shaun Leane said the funding was part of the Growing Suburbs Fund, which assists projects in developing areas.

“I’m really pleased to be able to announce the first ever Growing Suburbs Fund project in Macedon Ranges and I can’t wait to see the sports precinct open for everyone to enjoy,” Mr Leane said. Macedon MP Mary-Anne Thomas added her support for the precinct, saying she was “delighted” to see the region benefit. The funding will contribute to the first stage of the precinct, which will include gardens, wetlands, an outdoor gym, barbecue areas and a fitness track. According to the Macedon Ranges council website, stage one of works will begin in early 2022.

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Veteran suicide inquiry welcomed By Oliver Lees Veterans in Sunbury and the Macedon Ranges have welcomed the federal government’s announcement of a royal commission into veteran suicide, but remain “worried” the process may not be properly handled. Last week, a royal commission into veteran and serving defence personnel suicides was announced, following a motion that passed both chambers of Parliament in March. More Australian veterans have lost their lives by suicide than have been killed on active

duty since conflict broke out in Afghanistan in 2001. The announcement followed years of advocacy from the veteran community for a formal review into the services available to defence personnel. This included an online petition by Julie-Ann Finney, the mother of an ex-service member who died by suicide, which accrued more than 400,000 signatures. Save Our Services Australia president Jeb Summers said the announcement was “long overdue”. “It’s a very important step … but I’m worried

stuff will be swept under the rug,” Mr Summers said. “This process will show some faults in the government’s systems and government’s usually don’t like to show their faults. “Right now, what’s missing is support services, for example PTSD wards have extremely long wait times.” Woodend RSL president Ken Bryce described the current framework for veterans as “pathetic” and said he has known many ex-service members that have fallen through the cracks of the system.

Both Mr Summers and Mr Bryce stressed the need to establish a more robust database of veterans in the community, so that somebody can check-in on their wellbeing. The defence all-hours support line is a confidential service for ADF members and their families. Contact: 1800 628 036. Open Arms provides 24-hour free and confidential counselling for current and former ADF members and their families via 1800 011 046, or through SafeZone on 1800 142 072. If you or anyone you know is in need of support, contact Lifeline on 13 11 14.

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Welcome to Bollywood It’s time to step out of your comfort zone and onto the dance floor, with free online Bollywood dance courses available, thanks to an organisation based in Sunbury. The Multicultural Resources Hub (MRH) will offer 10 classes over a five-week period from late April to the end of May, with qualified teachers catering to beginner and experienced dancers. Bollywood refers to a type of popular film and dance originating in the Indian mega city of Mumbai, with the dance moves comprising a combination of elements from western pop and Indian culture.

Shammi Parekh, community development advisor at MRH, says the organisation is focused on making Sunbury a place that accepts diversity and inclusion. “Cultural dance has shown to have positive impacts as it provides benefits to participant’s physical and mental health and provides a mechanism to foster community connectedness. “Our vision is to connect, support and integrate new migrants and emerging communities by advocating multiculturalism and creating a sense of belonging within the area they live in,” she said.

With support from the Victorian government, Ms Parekh said the idea to make the classes free and online, was to foster an accessible space for people to connect after the pandemic. “Most people have experienced social isolation and loneliness, which can have serious health consequences,” Ms Parekh said. “One way to battle this is by connecting with your community through dance classes. “Aside from teaching you how to dance, we will provide you with digital tools that can help address social isolation.” Details: https://www.eventbrite.com. au/e/150489942469

Parents in Gisborne will soon have another schooling option to choose for their children, as work progresses on the new Willowbank Primary School set to open in 2022. Based on McGeorge Road, the school will cater for 475 students and include state-of-the-art facilities. According to the Victorian School Building Authority, which has been tasked with building 14 new schools by 2022, the primary school will include a performing arts and physical education building, a sports field and science learning space. The site will also feature an on-site kindergarten. Macedon MP Mary-Anne Thomas visited the site two weeks ago, and said she was “delighted” to see the school taking shape. There are currently two primary schools in Gisborne, Gisborne Primary School and St Brigid’s School. The name for Willowbank Primary School was selected following a community consultation process in 2020, with the school’s proximity to Willowbank Road and Willowbank estate a key factor. The school’s first principal will be appointed in term three and details on how to enrol in the school will be released later this year. Families can view Willowbank Primary School’s 2022 zone by visiting www.findmyschool.vic.gov.au. Oliver Lees

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Turning waste into roads A residential estate in Sunbury is hardening its roads with concrete made with recycled, post consumer materials in a bid to boost sustainability. Development specialists Moremac have committed to paving their new Kingsfield estate on Lancefield Road with Reconaphalt – a road surface material that melts down recycled materials to be used as bitumen. The estate is the first residential development in Victoria to use recycled content in its roads, according to Moremac. The goods used in Reconaphalt include glass, soft plastics, tyres and cartridges that would otherwise be sent to landfill. Moremac Property Group director Bryce Moore said the roads are just one component

of a number of sustainable solutions in their community development project. “Fifty per cent of the [estate] project has been dedicated to open space for parks and walking tracks as well as to maintain and protect the natural wetlands and conservation reserve,” he said. “This is all part of our commitment to leaving the site in a better place than when it was purchased. “In addition to this, each purchaser at Kingsfield will receive a $2000 incentive to put towards solar powering their homes.” To find out more about Kingsfield estate, visit: www.kingsfieldsunbury.com.au.

Macedon Ranges council has transitioned to a new disability parking scheme. The Accessible Parking Permit (APP) Scheme and online system will streamline the application process and align with a statewide system for disabled parking. All existing permits will remain valid until they expire. For more information head to: www. accessibleparking.vic.gov.au/permits/

Local board game Macedon Ranges council is funding a handful of new artistic projects, including a board game designed to reflect the Macedon Ranges. The game’s creator, Jenni Ivins, is seeking community members to get in touch to say what they love about living, working and playing in the area. The board game will be made available at libraries across the shire. Join the Connecting Communities Facebook group to submit your ideas for the game.

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Millions in unclaimed super By Oliver Lees Sunbury residents have close to $12 million in lost superannuation, according to new Australian Taxation Office (ATO) data. The data, released by the federal government, tracks lost superannuation by postcode as of June 30, 2020. There is more than $13 billion in unclaimed superannuation across Australia, according to the ATO. In Hume, 11 postcodes recorded more than $1 million in unclaimed superannuation. In the Macedon Ranges, Woodend

recorded about $2.2 million in unclaimed superannuation while $3.4 million is unclaimed in Kyneton. Sage Business Group business and wealth strategist Michael Osborne said lost superannuation happens primarily because people don’t appreciate the value of their superannuation funds, or understand how to manage it. “The nature of work these days, with people moving around, they change funds, especially in hospitality jobs; those small amounts add up,” he said. “When you’re younger people don’t place importance on super, but it is your

money, everyone should be taking more of an interest. “It’s really your savings, people wouldn’t leave a savings account unattended, but that’s what’s happening with super.” He added that often superannuation is lost through small changes or errors recorded in logging personal details. “Super often gets lost when we change funds, or jobs, or address; even getting married and changing your name,” he said. Former prime minister Bob Hawke was an early advocate for compulsory superannuation, as he worked alongside the Australian Council

of Trade Unions (ACTU) in 1986 to achieve a three per cent superannuation contribution from employers. As well as providing a financial pillow for retirement, the federal government has recently allowed individuals to draw on their superannuation in times of need, as a response to the financial pressure of the COVID-19 pandemic. According to analysis released by wealth management company Colonial First State, one-third of its members aged under 30 withdrew early release payments in 2020. Details: www.moneysmart.gov.au.

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Sunbury SES volunteers upskill Sunbury residents can feel a little safer on the road, with six State Emergency Service (SES) volunteers recently completing a technical qualification to respond to car crashes. The Sunbury SES volunteers wrapped up their Road Crash Rescue course earlier this month, following two full weekends of assessment and more than six weeks of training – all done outside their regular working hours. The course is designed to prepare volunteers to respond to immediate, life-threatening crash scenarios and includes the use of heavy technical equipment. Kevin Muslayah was one of the six graduates

of the program. A SES volunteer for two years, he said he “couldn’t miss this opportunity” to upskill. “Being able to support people in their greatest time of need and get them back to their loved ones is really special,” Mr Muslayah said. Sunbury SES media section leader and Hume councillor Jarrod Bell said there are a number of critical skills taught in the program. “It’s all about scene assessment, use of rescue hydraulics, vehicle stabilisation and glass management amongst other things,” Cr Bell said. “And importantly, removing the car from the casualty, not the casualty from the car.”

With 90 volunteers, Sunbury SES provides 24/7 support for road, rail, aviation and industrial rescue calls. Sunbury SES unit rescue officer Ben Stanford led the course and said it was commendable to have brave people stepping up to service the community. “The things our rescue volunteers see and do, can be quite confronting,” he said. “You have to be a special kind of person to put your hand up and be willing to pull on the orange overalls and say yes, I want to help.”

Victoria’s multicultural community has been given a boost with a new digital literacy course. The program for culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) Victorians will take place at the Australian Multicultural Education Services (AMES) to assist people from other countries in preparing to find further study and meaningful work. The program was co-designed by refugees and asylum seekers with lived experience of the challenges of settling in Australia from countries including Burma, Afghanistan, Ethiopia and Venezuela. The program includes Neten Tshering, a Bhutanese man currently living in Diggers Rest with his family, who has joined the program in order to improve his English and find secure work. AMES chief executive Catherine Scarth said her organisation was glad to provide a vital service to the community. “AMES is thrilled to be supporting Victoria’s multicultural community and refugees to improve their skills as well as access services, information and employment opportunities,” she said. The program falls under the umbrella of the state government’s settlement, language and skills system. According to the 2016 Census, Victoria’s total population has increased 10.7 per cent since 2011, with a growing number of CALD people. Almost 50 per cent of Victorians were born overseas or born in Australia with at least one parent born overseas. Training, Skills and Higher Education Minister Gayle Tierney said the program reflects the strength of the state’s diversity. Oliver Lees

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Grid upgraded for solar hot spots Macedon Ranges solar customers are set to benefit from power upgrades. Electricity distributor Powercor has embarked on a four month Solar Hotspots Program, to improve export capacity and reduce tripping of solar systems that can otherwise be caused by voltage issues when excess solar is exported into the electricity network. About 50,000 homes with rooftop solar systems in western Victoria are set to benefit from the program. The program will involve network upgrades in Kyneton, Baynton, Lauriston, Lyal, Metcalfe, Redesdale and Tylden. Powercor electricity networks general

manager Mark Clarke said the rate of new applications for solar connections in Powercor has more than doubled in the past 18 months, with 21 per cent of customers generating 580MW of electricity. “In the hotspot areas, greater than one in three homes has solar connected so our program of works is important to helping these customers make the most of their investment,” he said. “We recognise the future of energy is being driven by customer choices and we have a big role in enabling them.” Until June, field crews will be working on up to 30 locations a week to increase power network capacity, including crews working

on poles and wires to ensure voltage is well balanced across all powerlines and changing the settings in major transformers in zone substations to reduce the overall voltage levels. Mr Clarke said by July, about 50,000 current or potential solar customers within the Powercor hotspot areas will benefit from being able to export more power. During the solar hotspot program, some customers may experience planning outages to allow crews to safely conduct their work. Powercor will notify customers about any planned outages. Jessica Micallef

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Honour a ‘positive sign’ By Oliver Lees A bestselling author and local school principal has been recognised for his contributions to Australian literature and education with an honorary doctorate. John Marsden received the honorary doctorate from the University of the Sunshine Coast (USC) at a graduation ceremony at the university’s campus in early April. The 70-year-old created the Tomorrow, When the War Began young adult series which, after its release in 1993, went on to sell millions of copies before being made into a motion picture and television series. Following the release of a number of popular novels, Marsden pivoted his focus to education, setting up sister-schools Candlebark and the Alice Miller School in 2006 and 2016 respectively. USC chancellor, Sir Angus Houston, said Marsden had made bold strides in education and creative writing and made a unique contribution to Australian culture and society. “His persistence throughout life, despite obstacles in his own youth, and his achievements in Australia and on the world stage make John Marsden a worthy recipient of doctor of the university,” Sir Houston said. Marsden said the award was a great source of personal pride and a positive sign that a career writing and educating youth can be taken seriously. “To me, the conferral of the honorary doctorate … is an acknowledgement by this distinguished body that such areas as the schooling of young people and the writing of fiction for young people do matter, that these are not inconsequential affairs,” he said. “When I first had novels for teenagers published, I found to my surprise that I had

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joined a group which was brushed aside by reviewers, critics and even other authors. “We were not taken seriously, in the same way that western society regarded adolescents as irrelevant and irreverent. “Gradually, the standing of those who work with young people and those who write for

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young people seems to have changed, and the treatment of young people has improved significantly.” Candlebark and the Alice Miller School, both in the Macedon Ranges, were founded under the notion of ‘no exclusion’, in order to create an environment of tolerance and curiosity.

Landscape explored A new video has dropped, highlighting efforts to connect unique landscape areas in the Macedon Ranges. Trentham-based company Warm Eggs Productions, along with the Macedon Ranges council and Melbourne Water, helped Newham Landcare to create the four-minute video explaining the development of the Cobaw Biolink. The video documents restoration work that has been ongoing between Macedon Regional Park and the Cobaw Ranges, to ensure dispersal of native flora and fauna across the area. Established in 2004, Newham & District Landcare Group has been working on the biolink project for more than a decade. These efforts include waterway protection, weed and pest control, revegetation protection and grassland enhancement. Ecologist Karl Just features in the video and said the work is critical to preserving the environment. “There’s already a high level of diversity existing in the area, the idea is to strengthen that and increase the diversity over time,” he said. The Cobaw Biolink is one of nine biolinks within Macedon Ranges council’s biodiversity strategy, which was created in 2018 to protect threatened species. You can watch the video at: vimeo. com/528031290 Oliver Lees

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MY PLACE Robert Fletcher is a Sunbury local leading a new support group for pre and post operation amputees. He spoke with Oliver Lees.

Although I haven’t lived in Sunbury for a great length of time, I feel a connection with the Sunbury community, and somehow find it easy to get to know people. Through my connection to a friend of mine, Sandra Maqueda who runs the Centre for Well-Being Foundation, we have worked over a number of years on ideas for humanitarian projects. I now work as a volunteer gardener at the foundation. What’s something people would be surprised to know about you? Many people I meet are not aware of my disability, unless I wear shorts. I go about leading a normal life and this is what surprises most people when they first discover I’m an amputee, because I drive everywhere, ride a bike and even swim! I’m even thinking of taking up running again. People’s immediate reaction is to feel sorry for me, but they soon feel at ease when they can see that I’m not bothered. When I say I’m not bothered, I mean that it doesn’t hold me back from the everyday challenges anyone faces today or any other day. Why did you decide to create an amputee support group? Being an amputee since the age of 17, I would like to see a holistic support group for

amputees that addresses people’s physical, emotional and social needs. This includes providing support in areas of resolving trauma and specifically overcoming the limitations of thought processes. My aim is to self-empower, inspire and equip amputees with the resources and tools too enable them to live to their full potential. There is a need for amputees to feel they are not alone in the world. I find that support groups are mainly run by able-bodied people. This isn’t a bad thing, but I find you get much better understanding from people who have experienced what it is like to lose a limb. My desire to start a support group has been a long time coming. Now I feel I have the right attitude and experience to empower people and give them the encouragement they may need to walk tall and proud. Where most people look at amputees as a person with a disability, I would like to change that concept and embrace it in a positive way and that is, the abilities that we DO have, are simply amplified to compensate for the lossand that is one great ability. How can people get involved? Please feel free to send an email to robert. fletcher11@yahoo.com.au, or by phone on 0415 078 049 (please text me prior to calling). I would like to thank all the amazing people who have made it possible for me to be where I am today.

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nside the Memorial Hall in Sunbury, Andrew Nicolaides is delivering an unconventional, yet thunderous drum solo. Surrounded by his peers of the BoilOver Performance Ensemble, Nicolaides is using state-of-the-art sensory technology to rehearse a section from the troupe’s upcoming performance entitled Buoy. Established in 2009, BoilOver is the brainchild of Bernadette Hetherington who saw the need for an inclusive theatre company based in Sunbury, one that provided a creative outlet and professional skill development in a safe and supportive environment. Buoy is the company’s newest work, which creative producer Carmen Maddison says was inspired by the performers experience of coronavirus lockdown and how their art brought balance to their lives. “BoilOver itself is a creative family, where people can bring to life their creative ideas,” she said. “The word ‘Buoy’ is used to explore the idea of what keeps us afloat. “The consequences of Covid were a lot more real for people with disabilities, as many have underlying health conditions that forced a stricter lockdown.

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- Carmen Maddison “For someone like Andrew, his painting and his dancing, that creative expression is really what kept him going.” In order to bring their dream to life, BoilOver has drawn on external resources of Sunbury and Cobaw Community Health and received funding from Brimbank City Council. Research team SensiLab, based out of Monash University, has been tailoring its sensory technology specifically to BoilOver’s artistic needs. Among its inventions is the Air Stick. To the naked eye, the Air Stick appears to be a simple drum stick, but in fact it’s rigged with sensor technology that allows whoever is wielding it to create a percussive performance without the need to strike a drum kit. The technology means that performers such as Nicolaides can engage with musical instruments, which is often difficult for someone with a disability. PhD student and composer Ciaran Frame is the mastermind behind the Air Stick. His research explores autonomy in musical instruments and he’s loved putting his creative project into practice. “It’s a lot of fun,” he said, watching a performer using the equipment. “It’s a way for the music to interact with the art form and to personalise that to each individual performer is special. “We try to cater to people’s needs and find ways they can best enjoy the technology.” Sam Trolland and Alon Ilsar are fellow researchers at SensiLab and have created a visual element to accompany Frame’s audio technology. Playing off of Buoy’s oceanic theme, Trolland has incorporated video footage of the ocean into the performance, with a projection of a wave scene lighting up the roof and a screen at the front of the hall. On either side of the stage, Trolland has placed two depth sensors which react to the performers by projecting their image on the screen. It creates an effect that the performer is in the water itself, manipulating the waves. Trolland said this type of project, that creates an immersive environment, is his favourite to work on. “It’s really amazing seeing people wanting to engage with the technology,” he said. BoilOver has also employed the aerial expertise of Fleur Dean, of physical theatre ensemble 5angrymen. Dean will be assisting the cast create an aerial

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performance, using rigging and harnesses to add another dimension. Having worked for years in the performing arts, Dean said she’s enjoyed shifting her focus to working with disabled performers. “Disability performing arts is a largely untapped sector,” she said. “It’s refreshing in its nature, working with people who haven’t had every opportunity handed to them, there is a freshness and a buoyancy to their attitude.” The BoilOver team is made up of more than just performers. Stage manager Justin O’Brien is tasked with making sure everything runs smoothly backstage. “It’s like a jigsaw puzzle,” he said, wearing his black and white ‘stage manager’ cap. “I make sure everybody comes on and off stage at the right time with the right costumes, it’s important because you have to get the

audience hooked.” Creative director Maddison says she and O’Brien have a special bond that helps the performance tick. “Justin has a cochlear implant which is actually quite useful for stage management, because I can speak directly into his ear piece,” she said. O’Brien has been with BoilOver for a few years and says he particularly enjoys the opportunity to make friends. “It’s a big adventure, we get to meet other people with disabilities and travel, one time we went to Geelong.” The feeling of camaraderie was shared by Savannah Coots, another performer who particularly enjoys making her own dance moves. “Everyone is so wonderful,” she said. Likewise Jaymie-lee McMahon said the program has allowed her to make new friends.

The company has been involved in a number of performances over the years, including a show at the Melba Spiegeltent for the Melbourne Fringe Festival in 2019. Creating a space where disabled performers can reach their artistic potential is the core purpose of the group, says Maddison, who stressed that at their best, BoilOver could put on a show as good as any. “I don’t refer to them as participants or clients, they are artists with their own unique expressions,” she said. “We believe all artists have important creative offerings and diverse abilities and it is our mission to push the boundaries and raise the bar of what artists living with a disability can achieve.” BoilOver will perform twice on Saturday, June 26 at the Bowery Theatre in St Albans. Bookings: https://creativebrimbank.com. au/buoy-by-boilover-inclusive-performanceensemble

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Powder mill open day Friends of the Black Powder Mill in Cairnlea will hold an open day on Saturday, May 1, giving a glimpse into the mill’s past. Hear the history of gunpowder production at the site, see the machinery in operation and observe the firing of 19th century firearms, from 10.30am to 3.30pm. Talks and demonstrations at 11am and 1.30pm. Corner Parklea Avenue and Grassy Point Road, Cairnlea. ■ 0429 203 895 or foford54@tpg.com.au

Monster garage sale A monster garage sale is on at the Polish Hall, 6 Helene Street, Ardeer, on Saturday, May 1, 9am-1pm. All sorts of items available, including toys, books, tools, small furniture, clothing and kitchen utensils. ■ Krystyna, 0438 355 771

Tour Ziebell’s Farmhouse Tour Ziebell’s Farmhouse Museum and Heritage Garden, corner Ainwick Court and Gardenia Road, Thomastown, on Wednesday, May 5, 1-2.30pm. Cost $10. Bookings essential. ■ 0418 552 557 or enquiries@westgarthtown.org.au

The Ricky Nelson Show A musical tribute show for one of rock and roll’s brightest stars is coming to Taylors Lakes Secondary College on Saturday, May 8, from 7pm. The assistant principal of the school will be performing with a combination of archival footage and the sound of a live band. Bookings essential. ■ https://www.trybooking.com/BORUG

Through the lens Southern Mariners player Tom Brookes slides into third base during the recent baseball championships at Werribee. Photographer Damjan Janevski says it’s a good action photograph, where Brookes’ effort can be seen by the expression on his face.

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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

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In collaboration with Miniroos, Sunshine Plaza is hosting a pop-up interactive soccer activities day. Free, family-friendly event. Kids are encouraged to show off their skills. Saturday, May 1, from 11am until 2pm at the Sunshine Plaza, 324/328 Hampshire Road, Sunshine.

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To solve a Sudoku puzzle, every number from 1 to 9 must appear in: each of the nine vertical columns, each of the nine horizontal rows and each of the nine 3 x 3 boxes. Remember, no number can occur more than once in any row, column or box.

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Counter-intelligence (9) Employer (colloq) (4) Separates with a sieve (5) Decision-making group (9) Denial (8) Duds (6) Pitfall (4) Huge statues (10) Artists who embrace postclassical styles (10) Circle of light (4) Variety of nut (6) Plane hubs (8) Bandit (9) Fraudulent schemes (5) Appendage (4) Sponsor (9)

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The Arc de Triomphe in Paris was built to honour soldiers in which two wars?

How many letters are in the Welsh alphabet?

The Macquarie Dictionary declared which word the word of 2010: a) vuvuzela b) googleganger c) aquaponics?

The lotus flower is the national flower of which two countries?

IDR is the code for what currency?

Does a solidus – a punctuation mark – lean towards the left or the right?

How many films did Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers make together?

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Kicking goals Footy’s back in full swing and Keilor and Aberfeldie’s women’s teams were relishing the chance to be back on the field at the weekend. The teams faced off in the EDFL women’s premier division round 3. Star Weekly photographer Damjan Janevski caught some of the action.

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SPORT Support for female broadcasters A Woodend sports caller is getting the chance to pursue her commentary dreams. Cheryl Downes has been announced as one of 15 participants in a Victorian government initiative encouraging female participation in sports broadcasting. The Change Our Game Making The Call program provides participants with tips and advice as well as access to broadcasting mentors. Downes, who has covered women’s soccer for more than six years in a number of capacities, said she was looking forward to the opportunity. “I’m extremely excited and proud to be selected for the Change our Game Making the Call program,” she said. “My goal is to contribute to the positive visibility of women in sport, and through this program, I hope to

further develop my skills to enable this.” The program first ran in November 2020, with a number of graduates already working in professional roles within the industry. This includes Brihony Dawson, who co-hosted the AFLW Grand Final TV show on Channel 31 and worked as a boundary commentator at the AFLW grand final in Adelaide. Acting Premier James Merlino said it was important to have women’s voices in sport. “All-women sporting teams are participating at the highest level of some of our national competitions, and it’s time we see more women in the commentary boxes,” Mr Merlino said. As well as co-founding the women’s football news site Beyond 90, Downes serves as editor-in-chief of The Women’s Game and is a host on Beyond 90’s Beyond The Pod podcast.

Macedon MP Mary-Anne Thomas said she was looking forward to seeing Downes put the skills she learns from the program into practice. “It’s fantastic to see Victorian women like Cheryl pursuing a career in sports broadcasting and I’m eager to see what she achieves behind the mic,” she said. Participants will have access to advice from a number of experienced commentators and journalists including Kelli Underwood, Andy Maher, Daisy Pearce and Megan Hustwaite. The program is facilitated by the co-creators of the award-winning podcast Outer Sanctum, an all-female series covering everything footy. Details: www.changeourgame.vic.gov.au Oliver Lees

Cheryl Downes will participate in the Changing Our Game Making The Call program. (Supplied)

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Jets top of the table By Oliver Lees The Sunbury Jets Big V side has started its season with a spotless five game win streak, thanks to a half court game-winning buzzer beater last weekend. The Jets are playing their first season in the championship division following their division 1 championship win in 2019. They sit atop the table as the only side in the competition to have won all five of their matches, just ahead of McKinnon and Keilor with four wins a piece. Speaking after their last-gasp three-point win against Western Port, Jets coach Ryan Addison said it was their work in the back half that has carried them through the early stages of the season. “Such a strong start has been a slight surprise, but we’ve picked up a couple solid recruits and I think it’s really a testament to our system,” Addison said. “Our strong defence has carried us, we told the boys if we stay with it we’ll make some shots eventually.

“Obviously didn’t see the result coming the way it did, but it’s always good to get a win away from home.” The Jets trailed Western Port for most of the match and went into the final term down by 13 points. But it was a lopsided fourth quarter as the Jets outscored Western Port 24 to eight. With six seconds remaining Western Port guard and former Melbourne Tiger Daryl Corletto had an opportunity to put his team ahead, but missed a contested three-point shot. The Jets then scooped up the rebound and dished the outlet pass to Nathan Marshall, who made the half court shot to avoid extra time and win the match. Marshall finished the match with 12 points, 12 rebounds and six assists. Nathan Baker also made a handy contribution, as he top-scored with 15 points and 12 rebounds. A notable absentee from the Jets 2019 premiership team is Ish Sanders, who was named Big V men’s division 1 MVP and grand

final MVP that year. The sharp-shooter from the United States averaged 27 points and five rebounds across the 2019 season. Jets coach Ryan Addison said it was good to see local players stepping up in the absence of overseas talent. “Obviously with [COVID] restrictions, we’ve had to keep the team local, but that’s always been a focus of ours anyway,” he said. “We’ve seen a lot of juniors and youth league players coming through, we’re building a good core group and it’s been a good development opportunity. “Without imports it’s a strange landscape, but we’ve also been able to get some players from other clubs. “To be five and zero is fantastic, but we’ve just got to keep focused on each game and if we do that we’ll keep playing good basketball.” The Sunbury Jets Basketball Association held its fourth annual RSL round at the weekend where it auctioned off playing singlets to raise money for Sunbury RSL.

The Macedon Ranges Basketball Association (MRBA) is king of the country for the first time, following its championship win last weekend. The MRBA under-14 boy’s squad has taken out the Division 1 title of the Basketball Victoria Country (BVC) Championships after winning 10 straight games in their round robin tournament in Traralgon. The Country Championships are held annually between the under-12 and under-18 age groups, with the best players from across each association selected to compete. MRBA president John Gehman said he was proud of the team’s achievement. “[It’s a] huge effort from the boys going 10 for 10 against the best from much bigger associations like Geelong, Bendigo, Warrnambool and Ballarat,” he said. The MRBA boys faced opposition from across the state, with their round two contest versus Warrnambool being their closest match, winning by only five points. They cruised to victory in the quarter finals, beating Shepparton by 41 points. There was a full team effort in that game with nine different players contributing to the scoreboard and five players scoring double digits. Reflecting on the tournament, head coach John Maxwell said it was their work in defence that was instrumental to their success. “Our main focus this weekend was our defensive intensity,” Maxwell said. “From game one we were able to maintain a very high standard which is a credit to the team’s depth and fitness.” In the final, Macedon Ranges played off against Ballarat, beating them 50 to 42. Sonny Maxwell top scored with 16 points. Basketball Victoria member and community services general manager David Huxtable said the victory was particularly impressive given that the MRBA isn’t as big as other associations in the state. The MRBA squad will now face-off in the National Junior Classic in September, where they’ll take on Australia’s best metropolitan and country teams. Oliver Lees

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