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Exposure list grows By Benjamin Millar Melton and Moorabool businesses are counting the cost of the “circuit-breaker” lockdown aimed at crushing the latest COVID-19 breakout to plague Victoria. As of Monday afternoon, Melton had recorded one active COVID-19 case out of the 46 linked with the outbreak that forced Victoria into its fourth major lockdown. The snap seven-day lockdown was ordered last Thursday as authorities raced to put a lid on a troubling cluster that has been traced back to the virus escaping from South Australian quarantine hotel. Melton, Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay have each recorded one active case and almost 300 exposure sites have now been listed, a number in the western suburbs.

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Patients seeking testing at Melton’s drive-through fever clinic experienced delays of up to three hours late last week as they awaited testing. Melton mayor Kathy Majdlik said that during the latest restrictions, some council services and programs are being paused or delivered differently to ensure the safety of residents. “Our critical and essential services such as aged care, immunisations, kindergarten, day care, Maternal and Child Health and waste collection will continue to operate with additional precautions in place to protect everyone,” she said. The council is also throwing its support behind businesses struggling with the impact of restrictions and residents who may need assistance and relief. “If you need assistance during or after this lockdown, please get in touch with council’s Connector Hub service – we’re connecting eligible residents with food relief, employment support, mental health services, and more,” Cr Majdlik said.

Patients seeking testing at Melton’s drive-through fever clinic experienced delays of up to three hours. (Damjan Janevski) 239054_02

“We’re also continuing to support businesses via our Venture Melton Business Network with mentoring, expert advice, alerts to financial support, and more.” Outdoor playgrounds and outdoor gym equipment have remained open, but all

community sporting facilities including aquatic facilities are closed to the public. Moorabool council’s customer service centres are closed, but available to take calls and payments over the phone. Maternal and Child Health services are

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Council staff take strike action By Benjamin Millar Moorabool council workers have launched a ban on street cleaning, collecting fees and issuing fines in a dramatic escalation of their campaign for a wage rise. Australian Services Union members have issued a ban on 34 tasks and services as part of their fight for an increase in pay. The industrial action, which began on Monday, includes a ban on reading management emails, picking up garbage in council or roadside reserves, and picking up dead animals unless they pose a safety risk.

ASU secretary Lisa Darmanin said the staff have been pushed to take industrial action “as a last resort” to stop an effective cut to their wages. “It’s been almost two years since their last pay rise, and Moorabool shire’s latest pay offer is less than increases in the cost of living,” she said. “The ASU bargaining team is ready to negotiate a fair pay rise for workers at Moorabool shire, but management needs to come back with a fair and reasonable pay offer.” Ms Darmanin said a fair pay offer would mean the council could avoid “highly disruptive

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industrial action”. Council chief executive Derek Madden said the council was notified by the ASU last Monday that industrial action was being considered. He said that he hopes the action can be minimised as negotiations continue on the latest Enterprise Bargaining Agreement.

Target on rogue dumpers Rogue operators illegally dropping waste across Melton dumping hotspots are exploiting legal loopholes, according to a councillor. Coburn ward councillor Ashleigh Vandenberg is campaigning for more powers to tackle waste removal cowboys flouting what she sees as a lax monitoring system. Cr Vandenberg warned that rubbish dumping is a serious environmental concern that can pose health risks to the local community. “A growing amount of construction waste is being dumped on public and private properties which could potentially lead to contamination issues,” she said. Under current state legislation, waste removal operators are not required to be licensed and don’t have to provide any evidence of proper waste disposal. Cr Vandenberg said some rogue operators appear to be exploiting this by dumping rubbish that they should be taking to a recycling facility. “Unfortunately, when this waste is dumped on private property it becomes a burden on landowners to clear,” she said. “Likewise, if it’s dumped at parks or road reserves, council is left to deal with it.” Rogue operators are also undercutting legitimate Melton businesses by offering cheaper rubbish removal services, according to Cr Vandenberg, then dumping the waste in the community. “It is not just the undercutting of the market that is a concern, Melton locals are doing the right thing by hiring waste removal services and not receiving the services they are paying for,” she said. While welcoming changes to the Environmental Protection Act that will help regulate waste disposal, Cr Vandenberg would like to see increased monitoring from the EPA and firmer action against operators found to be illegally dumping rubbish. “I’ve proposed that council investigate the introduction of a licensing and monitoring system that would include requiring operators to be licensed and to provide evidence of how the waste was disposed of,” she said. “If implemented, it would help ensure that waste removal operators in our city dispose of waste properly.” Residents who see dumping occur are urged to

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Council is cracking down on illegally dumped rubbish. (Pictures: Damjan Janevski) 238166

record any details including licence plate numbers and report it to EPA, if it’s on private land, and council if it’s on parks and road reserves. “I’d also like to remind residents to make the most of council’s waste entitlements for

“There have been delays in the process, due to COVID-19, and a change of representatives from both council and the union during the process,” he said. “EB agreements always require a lot of work and give and take. While we don’t always agree on everything, it’s been good to see everyone around the table approach the negotiations in a mature and respectful manner.” Mr Madden said the council remains hopeful of reaching an agreement very soon. “We hope any industrial action does not go on for long and does not adversely impact our community.”

residential quantities including drop off at the Melton Recycling Facility and hard waste collection,” Cr Vandenberg said.

Melton residents and traders are encouraged to nominate the area’s best businesses for the 2021 City of Melton Business Excellence Awards. In a year in which businesses of all sizes have been hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic, the awards offer a chance to recognise those who have done it tough yet still gone above and beyond. Melton mayor Kathy Majdlik said people can nominate their favourite local business and traders are also welcome to self-nominate. “These awards are a great opportunity for businesses to showcase their strengths and celebrate what sets them apart from others,” she said. “We’re looking for outstanding businesses in the City of Melton – those that deliver high quality services or products, go above and beyond for customers and clients, or show great innovation.” Cr Majdlik said the council is on the lookout for businesses that deserve recognition for attributes such as accessibility, creativity, or adaptability. Nominated businesses will have the opportunity to officially apply and be considered for one of eight highly regarded awards, including the Mayoral Achievement Award and the Business of the Year Award. Other awards are offered in the categories of Innovation, Adaptability, Creativity, Accessibility and Sustainability, as well as Conscientious Employer and Hall of Fame awards. Nominations are open until midnight on June 14. Businesses will then have until midnight on June 30 to fill out an official application. The awards will be presented at the Awards Gala Dinner at Tabcorp Park on Friday, October 15. Details: melton.vic.gov.au/ businessawards

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‘Hardline’ approach to ditched trolleys Melton council is cracking down on abandoned trolleys, forcing owners to pay for their return or sending them to be destroyed. Responding to a recent notion of motion by Cr Bob Turner, councillors have voted to support a “hardline” approach in a bid to stop trolleys being ditched in local parks and streets. This would include conducting daily patrols of all commercial activity centres between 7am and 9am. Council officers would impound any trolleys they located and charge their owners a $95 release fee. Any trolleys not collected within a week would attract an additional $100 fine and the trolley – each valued about $400 – would be 4 MELTON & MOORABOOL STAR WEEKLY Tuesday, 1 June, 2021

sent to the crusher for recycling. A patrol in February of streets within one to two kilometres of the area’s shopping centres and along main roads such as Caroline Springs Boulevard and High Street, Melton located 60 abandoned trolleys. Of these, 24 were recovered by their owners and the remaining 36 were impounded by council. A council report found the current “self-management approach” has not been effective in reducing the number of trolleys left on council-owned land. “Considering this, it is recommended that council increase enforcement activities,” the report stated.

The enforcement and administration of shopping trolley impoundments would cost the council about $40,000 in extra patrols and would require about $7500 to purchase a purpose-built trailer. “The above expenditure would be offset from income derived by infringement notices issued for unclaimed trolleys and/or release fees for impounded trolleys,” the report stated. Cr Turner said the issue has been ongoing and there have been a lot of complaints from the community. “Hopefully this will put all that to bed,” he said. Dumped trolleys in Melton. (Damjan Janevski)

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Cars lined up for as long as three hours at Melton’s drive-through COVID-19 testing clinic last week. (Pictures: Damjan Janevski) 239054

COVID test rush By Benjamin Millar As authorities consider whether to extend the COVID-19 “circuit-breaker” lockdown beyond the initial seven days announced last week, Victorians have raced to be tested in record numbers. Cars lined up for as long as three hours at Djerriwarrh Health Services’ drive-through fever clinic in Melton West late last week, with residents joining tens of thousands of people undergoing testing at the state’s 210 testing facilities. Testing and results centres worked overtime to return results to patients anxiously awaiting news on whether or not they had been infected by the latest outbreak of the highly contagious virus. By Monday morning, wait times at the Melton West clinic were down to as little as five minutes, with people urged to get tested if they experienced any symptoms at all of possible coronavirus infection. The snap lockdown was introduced to slow the spread of COVID-19 by reducing the number of people leaving their homes and

moving around Victoria. Under the rules, people cannot leave their home except for shopping for essential goods and services, care and caregiving, exercise, authorised work and permitted study and to get a COVID-19 vaccination. Acting Premier James Merlino took a swipe at the federal government over the latest lockdown, saying the nation’s vaccine roll-out has been slower than hoped. “And if more people were vaccinated, we might be facing a different set of circumstances. Sadly, we’re not,” he said. “If we make the wrong choice now, if we wait too long, if we hesitate too much, this thing will get away from us. And lives will be at risk.” The total number of confirmed cases in Victoria since the beginning of the pandemic has now topped 20,600. More than 4000 primary close contacts in the latest outbreak had been identified by Monday morning, with 70 per cent returning a negative result. For more information about vaccination centres, visit: coronavirus.vic.gov.au/ vaccination-centres.

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Learner driver charged A suspended learner driver has been charged with conduct endangering life and numerous traffic offences after allegedly driving at speeds of up to 200km/h along the Melton Highway last Monday. Police said the Airwing detected the 18-year-old Melton South driver speeding inbound along the Melton Highway about 1.30am. Officers on the ground attempted to intercept the driver, but he allegedly failed to stop and continued driving. The Airwing directed police to an address on Exford Road and the Melton South man was arrested.

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Sports academy grows For many students at Lakeview Senior College, football and soccer run hand-in-hand with their studies. The college runs AFL and Soccer academy programs at the Caroline Springs school, offering students an opportunity to develop their skills in years 10, 11 and 12 within both VCE and VCAL education programs. Football co-ordinator Michael Pisani said the program continues to develop each year. The school has recently expanded its strength and conditioning area, which includes commercial grade equipment, available for use in classes and before and after school. “We want to get the best out of athletes,” Mr Pisani said. “We develop the students to help them achieve what they want to. Some have

gone on to play AFL and A-League and done really well. Some just want to be the best local footballer.” Collingwood’s Will Hoskin-Elliott, Hawthorn’s James Sicily and North Melbourne’s Tristan Xerri, along with Melbourne Victory’s Maja Markovski and Western United’s Dalibor Markovic have all attended the school. The school also has a partnership with NAB League club the Western Jets, with students in both the club’s girls and boys teams. Mr Pisani said the school was hoping to expand the program further and would love to get more girls involved. Details: Michael.Pisani@education.vic.gov.au

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Police have charged two men after they allegedly stole a delivery van from Melton last Wednesday. A delivery driver attended an address in Melton to make a delivery about 2.45pm, when the unlocked and running van was stolen. Tracking software was used to locate the van in Mt Cottrell, where two men were allegedly in the process of unloading the parcels into another vehicle. A 37-year-old Melton man was charged with theft of motor vehicle, theft and drive whilst disqualified. A 37-year-old Werribee man was charged with theft, possess methylamphetamine, possess ammunition and drive whilst disqualified. Both men are in custody.

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Creating a city for the future By Benjamin Millar Melton council is calling on residents to share their aspirations and COVID-19 recovery priorities for inclusion in a 20-year vision for the area. The new ‘Melton City 2041: The City We Create’ community vision updates the previous Community Vision developed in 2017, incorporating community feedback to reflect current aspirations and outline priorities going into the next two decades.

The vision is organised around the five key themes of Our Socially Connected City, Our Thriving Natural Environment, Our Well-Built City, Our Strong Local Economy and Our Actively Engaged People. It was developed in consultation with the City of Melton Community Panel, 41 residents brought together earlier this year who reflected the diversity of the neighbourhoods, ages and backgrounds of the community. The community panel developed a new vision statement for the community vision,

along with its new title. Melton mayor Kathy Majdlik said further feedback is now being sought on the draft Community Vision ahead of its adoption. “The City We Create is our community’s vision for the City of Melton,” she said. “It was developed by our community, for our community.” Cr Majdlik said the vision will help shape the city by clearly outlining long term aspirations and priorities the community has, guiding the council to deliver the future locals want to see.

“Shaping our city’s future is top of mind for council and your feedback will help guide what we prioritise in coming years, and the actions we’ll take to achieve the best outcomes for those who live, work and study in our area,” she said. “Before the vision is finalised, we want to hear your feedback on the draft, so please visit our conversations page on our website to have your say.” Submissions close 5pm Tuesday, June 8. Details: conversations.melton.vic.gov.au/ communityvision2041

Regional park planned A new 215-hectare regional park will be created in Deanside as part of the state government’s $154 million Suburban Parks Program. Providing open space the equivalent of more than 100 AFL fields, the Kororoit Creek Regional Park will be adjacent to a new 45-hectare conservation area, providing a total of 260 hectares of new green space. Environment Minister Lily D’Ambrosio said the Suburban Parks Program will provide 6500 hectares of new and upgraded green space for communities in Melbourne’s growing outer suburbs, including a significant refresh of the existing Toolern Creek Regional Park in Melton South. Parks Victoria wants to hear from the community about its vision and priorities for the new park. As part of the Suburban Parks Program, Parks Victoria is also updating the park plan for the existing Toolern Creek Regional

Park and wants feedback and ideas. Ms D’Ambrosio said parks improve people’s health and wellbeing and are important for the environment, protecting creek corridors and conservation areas, and contributing to efforts to tackle climate change. “I urge everyone who is looking forward to these parks to have their say on what they will look like,” Ms D’Ambrosio said. “These parks will make a real difference to the health and wellbeing of people in these communities – providing green open space for people to stretch the legs, clear the head and catch up with friends.” An online information session will be held on Thursday and a community workshop on July 3. Further engagement will be held on the final park plan in 2022. Details: engage.vic.gov.au/parks Benjamin Millar

A new 215-hectare regional park will be created in Deanside while Toolern Creek Regional Park will receive a significant refresh. (Supplied)

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Plan to move Marsh boundary By Benjamin Millar The boundary between Bacchus Marsh and Pentland Hills could be realigned following a request from Australia Post to shift the borderline further west, increasing the size of Bacchus Marsh. Moorabool council has begun a consultation process with all stakeholders affected by the proposed realignment of the locality boundaries after a motion to seek feedback from the community was adopted at a recent council meeting. Australia Post made the request so as to better align postcodes for proposed mail delivery services.

Potential issues for emergency services have also been raised, with potential confusion over the area of Pentland Hills that can only be accessed from Bacchus Marsh and not from the Pentland Hills freeway turnoff. Land immediately to the west of Korkuperrimul Creek is known as Pentland Hills, with land to the east of the creek known as Bacchus Marsh. The proposed new boundary would move the boundary further to the west, beyond the expected Underbank estate residential redevelopment. Any realignment to locality boundaries requires the council to consult with ratepayers and surrounding community, according to

requirements set out by the Geographic Names Victoria guidelines. A council report noted the proposed consultation will include direct letters to the Underbank estate property developer and affected property owners. “An invitation for submissions will also go out to the wider Moorabool community via print and digital media,” it stated. “The consultation process as recommended in this report will identify whether the proposed boundary realignment is supported by the relevant stakeholders and the greater Moorabool community.” A further report will be presented to the council at the end of the consultation process.

The boundary between Bacchus Marsh and Pentland Hills could be realigned following a request from Australia Post to shift the borderline further west. (Supplied)

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Time to listen to youth Young people living in Melton have a chance to share their story with a nationwide audience as part of an ABC initiative. Melton council is among 32 councils across Melbourne partnering with the ABC on ‘Takeover Melbourne’, an annual competition creating a platform for teenagers to share their experiences, challenges and passions with the wider public. ABC producers will work with winners to develop and showcase their stories for broadcast across the ABC, both locally and nationally. Winners are also given networking and leadership opportunities to help ensure their voices continue to be heard. Melton mayor Kathy Majdlik urged local teenagers to share a story about an issue that affects them or an interesting part of their life. “I’d encourage all young people in the City of Melton to share their story. It’s a wonderful opportunity to have your perspective represented in the media and to develop your leadership skills,” she said. “It could be about something that’s challenged you or something you’re passionate about. Sharing your experiences, and the things that inspire you or even upset you, will help give all young people a voice.” ABC regional and local director Judith Whelan said the Takeover Melbourne competition gives young people a chance to tell their stories and create their own narrative. “The ABC is dedicated to sharing the unique and powerful voices of young Australians,” she said. “Initiatives like Takeover remind the rest of us that it’s time to listen.” Takeover Melbourne entries are open until June 25. Entrants are encouraged to submit either 300-400 words in writing or 2-4 minutes of audio or video. Details: abc.net.au/takeover Benjamin Millar

AGED 50 AND OVER? COVID-19 vaccines continue to roll out to those most at risk. People aged 50 and over can receive their COVID-19 vaccine at one of the selected vaccination clinics or at participating general practices. It’s voluntary, free and the best way to protect you and your community. Our Therapeutic Goods Administration continues to closely monitor the safety of all vaccines in Australia.

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MY PLACE Krystal Delanty’s journey at Caroline Springs Football Club started when her children began playing at the club. She speaks with Tara Murray about the football club and the wider community. What is your connection to Caroline Springs and local area? I have been a local resident for over 10 years. My husband and I moved to Melbourne from country Victoria. We moved to Caroline Springs after having our first child. Our four children all go to a local school. What do you love about the area? I love that it is family-friendly and the parks and playgrounds are great. Everything we need in regards to shopping and dining is close by and if we need to go to the city, it’s accessible.

What’s the thing you love most about being involved in the club? The friendships with parents and fellow players. I love watching our children play footy and have fun. My children have made a lot of friends outside of school by being a part of this

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You’re involved with the Caroline Springs Football Club. How long have you been involved at the club and what is your role? My two eldest sons started playing Auskick about eight years ago. We then progressed to junior footy at CSFC. I started off just as a parent, volunteering at my children’s games and training. In 2018 I decided to have a go at playing senior women’s footy after seeing a few mums I knew playing – it has been one of the best things I have done. It has kept me active and I have made lifelong friends. I joined the general committee not long after, helping with social media/communications and late last year I accepted the secretary role. All four of my children play from Auskick right up to under-16s. club. I love seeing the community get together and enjoy each other’s company, particularly after missing last season due to COVID. What are your favourite places to visit in Caroline Springs? Blue Marlin for the best fish, chips and burgers.

We usually visit after Sunday footy games. Sabai Gai Thai Massage on CS Boulevard does great massages and the ladies are super lovely. We have a lot of great coffee shops so I share the love with all of them. I also love walking around the lake and going along the creek with the kids.

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Coles convenience now in Cobblebank Coles created about 100 new local jobs when it opened its new Cobblebank Village supermarket on May 18, with Melton MP Steve McGhie helping to officially unveil the brand-new store. The store forms part of the new multimillion-dollar Cobblebank Village, a new shopping destination for Cobblebank and Melton residents that offers 18 specialty stores, a 450-square-metre first-floor gymnasium, and parking for more than 300 cars. The supermarket features a premium mochi, mini gelato and macaron bar, as well as a pick-and-mix pet food bar. The store also offers an expanded range of convenience meals, an open scratch bakery where fresh flatbread will be flipped daily, and a modern deli with an expanded range of local and imported cheeses. Coles Cobblebank store manager Nilay Haylaz says she was pleased to be creating more than 100 local jobs for the Cobblebank and surrounding communities. “After months of construction, we’re excited to launch our new-look store to Cobblebank residents and creating local jobs in the process,” he says. “We’ve designed the store to be more sustainable, with doors on fridges, solar panels on the roof and our carpark part-made from recycled plastic. “The store will also reduce waste through partnerships with soft plastic recycler REDcycle, and food rescue organisation SecondBite, donating surplus food to Combined Churches Caring Melton. “We look forward to welcoming customers to the first major supermarket in Cobblebank and sharing with them the features we know that they will love.” As part of Coles’ commitment to the

The new Coles store is open in Cobblebank Village. (Pictures: Supplied)

Cobblebank community, the store has also donated $5000 to Springside Primary School to help fund a Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden. Coles Online is also available, allowing customers to order their groceries online and save time by picking them up from a new Click&Collect drive-through, conveniently located next to the shopping centre.

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By Benjamin Millar Melton’s petrol prices are coming under greater scrutiny with a local MP vowing to help take action to bring prices in line with neighbouring areas. Melton MP Steve McGhie said the area’s families are being unfairly hit with higher prices than people in neighbouring suburbs, often paying more than 20 cents per litre extra at the pump and spending at least $10 more every time they fill up.

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12 MELTON & MOORABOOL STAR WEEKLY Tuesday, 1 June, 2021

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Melton’s petrol prices are coming under greater scrutiny with a local MP vowing to help take action to bring prices in line with neighbouring areas. Melton MP Steve McGhie said the area’s families are being unfairly hit with higher prices than people in neighbouring suburbs, often paying more than 20 cents per litre extra at the pump and spending at least $10 more every time they fill up. “I have had many constituents raise concerns regarding the prices of petrol in Melton being noticeably higher than in other areas,” Mr McGhie said. “I am deeply concerned that families in Melton are paying more than they should be.”

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strongly encourage residents to complain to the ACCC

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- Steve McGhie

Mr McGhie said he has taken the issue up with the Consumer Affairs Minister Melissa Horne and will be contacting federal Gorton MP Brendan O’Connor to discuss this issue soon, as fuel prices are regulated by the federal government. “In the interim I strongly encourage residents to complain to the ACCC [Australian Competition and Consumer Commission]” he said. The ACCC’s latest petrol monitoring report showed that average petrol prices rose in the 2020 September quarter after a record low earlier in the year. Although the ACCC does not set fuel prices, it does monitor retail fuel prices on a daily basis. A spokesperson said it has the power to investigate where it sees issues of concern. “Where we find sufficient evidence we will take action to protect consumers against misleading and anti-competitive conduct by fuel retailers.” Mr McGhie’s promise to take action was widely welcomed on social media, where some residents said they had seen price differences of up to 50 cents per litre between Melton and Watergardens.

Fuel prices at Melton petrol stations last week. (Damjan Janevski) 226880_01

Melton’s Andre Peters said the lack of independent competition makes it easier for the major fuel companies to keep prices inflated well above those in neighbouring suburbs. “Sadly there is no competition in Melton as there are no independents,” he said. “Generally we pay at least 20 cents a litre more at times in Melton.” A BP spokesman said petrol prices at the pump can be impacted by a number of different factors.

He said while there are currently about 1400 BP branded sites across Australia, about three quarters are owned by independent business partners who set their own retail pricing. “When it comes to retail fuel pricing, our aim is to be competitive and attract customers to our sites,” he said. “Generally speaking, the price at the pump is impacted by a number of different factors. In particular, international product prices and competition between service stations in a local

area. There are also other factors including exchange rates, taxes and local operating costs.” On Monday, unleaded 91 pump prices at Melton’s BP, Coles Express and 7/11 Mobil were all at 155.9 cents per litre, according to price comparison website Petrol Spy, with Woolworths Caltex at 168.9. Meanwhile Bacchus Marsh BP, Coles Express and 7/11 Mobil prices were 129.9 cents per litre – 26 cents less per litre – and independent outlets were just 119.9 cents per litre.

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Museum UNDONE A new immersive project with the Kyneton Museum collection engages with history and its gaps as part performance, part exhibition. Audiences are free to roam the 90 minute performance at 7pm Fridays and Saturdays, and from 5pm Sundays across June 2021 at Metanoia Theatre, 270 Sydney Road. Tickets are $25 per adult, $15 for concession/seniors, and $10 for children. ■ https://metanoiatheatre.com/event/ museum-undone/

Willy Lit Fest Have you seen the program for this year’s Williamstown Literature Festival yet? There’s something for everybody from June 18-20. Hear from renowned authors such as Cassandra Pybus, Sofie Laguna and Nardi Simpson, or learn how to get your masterpiece published in a special Fremantle Press workshop. ■ https://www.willylitfest.org.au/home/ festivalintro/program/

children in prep-year 10 in Altona North. Withenough interest, classes will start from term three. ■ www.vsl.vic.edu.au

Monday of each month at Melton Country Club, Reserve Road, Melton. ■ Suzanne, 0417 512 420 The Sunbury Garden Club meets on the first Tuesday of every month. Guest speaker at each meeting, which starts at 7.30pm at the Sunbury Football Club. ■ Cheryl, 9744 1663

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

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Garden club Parkinson’s support The Melton Parkinson’s Support Group meets on 2nd Thursday of the month (Re starting June 10), 10.30am - 12.30pm at Kurunjang Community Centre 33-35 Mowbray Cres Kurunjang (Melton) New members and Carers welcome. ■ Helen, 0409 186 576

Newport Folk Festival The Newport Folk Festival is on June 25-27. Plenty of opportunities for all musical instruments, interests, tastes and for children to participate, and a mouth-watering performance program covering many musical genres. ■ https://newportfolkfestival.org.au

Sewing group The Sunbury Neighborhood House Social Sewing Group meets on the first Saturday of each month to chat, share ideas and sew. Beginners through experienced welcome. Sunbury Neighbourhood House, 531 Elizabeth Drive, Sunbury 12.30-3.30pm.

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Melton South Knit & Natter All welcome to join this social crafting group, at the Melton South Community Centre each Monday from 10am-noon. Bring along any knitting or crochet projects and work on them while sharing tips, learning skills and catching up. ■ 9747 8576

Playing cards, making friends Social bridge every Friday at the Melton library from 10am-noon. Beginners to experienced players welcome. Melton Bridge Club also meets on Tuesday, 7-10pm at Arnolds Creek Community Centre. ■ Rosemary, 0407 894 817

Women’s choir The Willin Wimmin choir meets Wednesdays during school terms at Church of Christ hall, corner John Street and Douglas Parade, Williamstown, from 7.30-9.30pm. There are no auditions and you don’t need to be able to read music. ■ willin.wimmin@gmail.com

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

The magic of Roald Dahl will be brought to life on stage with the St Aloysius College performance of Matilda Jr. Performances on July 22, 23 and 24 at St Aloysius College Hall, 31 Curran Street, North Melbourne. Tickets on sale now.

Altona North combined probus The Altona North Combined Probus Club meets on the fourth Wednesday of each month at Altona Sports Club. Includes a speaker, organised trips and outings, and a friendly atmosphere. ■ Lesley, 9369 1785

Dutch language classes Victorian School of Languages has opened enrolment for Dutch language classes for

Zonta club meets The Zonta Club of Melton meets on the first

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Don’t miss out on the care you deserve As the end of the financial year quickly approaches, McKenzie Aged Care notes that some may be unaware of their unused respite days from their home care package or other government support services. Eligible home care clients are entitled to 63 days of respite care in a financial year. Any unused respite days by June 30, 2021, cannot be rolled over into the new financial year. Rather than lose those valuable days of respite care, Sutton Park by McKenzie Aged Care in Melton suggests clients use them and enjoy some time to rest, rejuvenate and revitalise.

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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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Styling Mazda says the design team focused on new values and lifestyles of its target audience – young, metro and forward thinking – by cutting out unwanted clutter. The MX-30 eschews the Mazda hallmark front with its ‘big gob’ radiator grille, a smile now playing across the face focusing on the company brand. In profile, strong features are the result of upright A-pillars, curved side panels and steeply raked roofline to D-pillars. A black roof section and metallic upper body sections are available, producing a stand-out triple tone contrast.

Interior A light and airy MX-30 cabin has been given a position beyond its ‘pay grade’, with Pure White Maztex / grey cloth upholstery and soft-touch plastic among a wide range of sustainable materials. Heritage cork harks back to Mazda’s founding as the Toyo Kogyo company, with surfaces made from sustainable materials derived from trees without felling them. A unique coating applied by Mazda ensures durability, especially in door grips and centre console surfaces. Upper door trims are finished in a breathable fabric, made from recycled PET bottles and even seat trim fabric uses up to 20 per cent recycled thread.

Infotainment Interior layout and packaging are designed to appeal to the modern tech-savvy owner. A new 7-inch touchscreen is integrated into the centre stack, adapting its display to suit the temperature and time of day. The climate control air-conditioning and seat heating are operated via this screen. An 8.8-inch central display, shared with the Mazda CX-30, supplies a raft of information via an easy-to-reach command control knob on the centre console, and a 7-inch TFT LCD meter panel is situated in front of the driver. The latest generation Mazda Connect is incorporated in the info package. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto access are offered.

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Safety The MX-30 matched latest stiff standards set last year to earn a five-star top ANCAP safety rating. Adult occupant and child protection rated 93 and 87 per cent, respectively. The Mazda i-Activsense system now adds a turn-across traffic function to the smart brake support system, helping to prevent crashes when turning across traffic. Also included are road keep assist, which maintains the right track even without lane markings, along with emergency lane keeping with blind spot assist.

Driving When it comes to action, mild seems to be the operative word, with the MX-30 a little wanting. Performance boost and fuel economy seem nothing out of the ordinary. The peak power of 114 kW comes in the upper reaches of the rev spectrum at 6000 rpm, while a more accessible 200 Nm of torque arrives

AT A GLANCE MODEL RANGE Mazda MX-30 G20e Evolve $33,990 Mazda MX-30 G20e Touring $36,490 Mazda MX-30 G20e Astina $40,990 SPECIFICATIONS Mazda MX-30 G20e Touring 2.0L 4-cylinder petrol, M hybrid, 6sp automatic, freestyle doors

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at 4000 revs. All systems interact smoothly, so smoothly, in fact as to appear to have little advantage over petrol power alone. Mazda has the MX-30 consuming 6.4 litres of fuel per 100 kilometres in the combined urban / highway cycle. In stop / go holiday traffic chaos the MX-30 on test slurped 8.2 litres of fuel per 100 kilometres, while joining the motorway had the Touring down to sipping 5.2 litres per 100 kilometres. There’s little free and easy about the so-called freestyle doors: the front has to be opened first to get to the rear door handle. While there’s no B-pillar, the front seat backs and low roofline

make access to the back awkward, depending on occupant body bulk. When seated, limited width means three abreast should be limited to short journeys. The rear has reasonable leg room but there’s little natural light due to tiny side windows. The black surroundings of the RX-8 made for a claustrophobic atmosphere, saved somewhat here by the grey decor. Convenience features are sparse, with little more than a fold-down armrest with two cup holders and a door mounted bottle holder. The boot, at 311 litres capacity, is under done but can be expanded to 876 litres with the rear seat back folded. Loading area is limited. Up front, the ‘floating’ cork-lined centre console is a nod to sustainable materials, being merely bark stripped from the tree. A lower level has a large storage spot, plus two USB-A ports and a 12V power outlet. Two cup holders in the middle of the large centre console can be covered with cork lids to provide enough space for a smartphone. The front door slots are made to take average-size bottles.

Summary The NX-30 is the Mazda fans’ chance to dip a toe into the company’s new world of the electric vehicle. However, the true EV enthusiast might like to wait for the full electric model later this year.

SPORT COVID wreaks havoc on sport By Tara Murray Local sporting clubs found themselves on the sidelines once again at weekend after the Victorian government’s snap covid lockdown put games and training on hold for at least seven days. As well as scheduled weekend games, many clubs had functions that have now been cancelled or postponed. The Essendon District Football League suffered a scare last week, when a Moonee Valley thirds player tested positive to COVID-19. The player played in the Fog’s match against Hillside last Saturday. There were also two

women’s matches and a club function at the ground on that day. The Department of Health has listed Ormond Park as an exposure site, with three different classifications. Anyone who was in the change rooms between noon-4pm or was at the club’s ladies day function between 4-6pm on Saturday, May 22 must get tested and isolate for 14 days. Anyone who was at the ground between noon and 5.30pm on the same day must get tested and isolate until they return a negative result. All Sharks players involved in that game were sent for tests on Tuesday afternoon.

“Moonee Valley and Hillside have been one step ahead of the contact tracers,” Hillside president Sebastian Buccheri said. The EDFL is yet to officially release details about what will happen with the postponed round, with some players possibly still in isolation. The Western Region and Northern football leagues issued releases saying that all clubs had been told pre-season that if a round was to be cancelled, it wouldn’t be played at a later date. The Riddell District Football League told clubs that a decision on whether matches were cancelled or postponed would be made over the coming days.

Football Victoria, on its website, said it expected that all currently scheduled fixtures and competitions will be completed in full, with matches impacted by lockdown to be rearranged as quickly as possible. Both the National Premier League and state league competitions have catch-up rounds scheduled. Basketball Victoria said the Big V matches from this weekend would be rescheduled, while the Victorian Junior Basketball League would be cancelled, with no catch-up dates. Netball Victoria’s online statement didn’t make mention of catch-up matches.

The City West Falcons overcame several days of uncertainty to claim an important win against the Casey Demons in the Victorian Netball League championship division. With talk of the state being plunged into a lockdown, the Falcons at one stage thought round six of the competition wouldn’t go ahead last Wednesday. The game did eventually go ahead, albeit at a different stadium, with the Falcons winning 64-62. Falcons coach Marg Lind said the biggest battle had been keeping the playing group mentally switched on. “We didn’t expect to play,” she said. “We were a bit frazzled and it was hard to keep everyone on track as we expected to be in lockdown. “We did really well and stayed on track.” Lind said they were happy with the win, but said it could have been a bigger against a side that always performs strongly. She said any opposition team that has Emma Ryde is always a chance. Lind said while there weren’t any standouts for the Falcons on court, she was pleased with the leadership of shooter Jane Cook. “She showed some really good leadership,” Lind said. “At times when we were looking a bit frazzled, she continued to be really engaged and telling the girls to be patient. “She was really vocal saying one more pass and not to force it. It was a big step forward in her on court development.” Lind said she was really pleased with the side’s form - they are sitting second with five wins and a draw. She said they used the rolling sub better in the match against the Demons and Sarah Szczykulski returned from injury in a big boost for the side. It was a big night for the Falcons, with all three of its teams winning on the same night for the first time this season. The under-19s won 47-32 and the division 1 team won 48-46. “We’ve put a lot of faith in both of these teams,” Lind said. “We knew it wasn’t going to be easy, especially early. Those wins put us back in the mix.” The Falcons were due to play Aerials on Sunday, but that match was postponed due to a snap COVID-19 lockdown. As was a match against ladder leaders Melbourne University on Wednesday. Lind said they would look to have some online training sessions during lockdown. “We were meant to have three games in seven days to try and get the schedule in,” she said. “It’s really going to affect things and we’ll be expecting to prepare for weeks later in the season with two games a week. “I deleted Zoom off the Ipad. We did something like 90 zoom sessions last year. “We’ll give them a few days off before getting into some sessions.”

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Rocky start for Diggers Rest Diggers Rest football club is looking to bounce back after an “up and down” start to the season in the Riddell District Football League. Burras coach Jamie Lobb said his side had been complacent after COVID lockdown interrupted the 2020 season. “It’s definitely been interesting, very up and down,” Lobb said. “You never know what to expect coming off of the COVID season last year. We thought we could just pick up where we left off, but it hasn’t worked out that way.” The Burras, who finished on top of the ladder and made the preliminary final in 2019, sit in sixth place with three wins and three losses. Cole Laurie has been a consistent force in the forward, booting 11 goals this season, including four against Woodend-Heskett and two bags of three in their past two matches. Lobb said he had also been impressed by the young talent in the side. “They’re playing some really good footy and giving us plenty of run,” he said. The Burras’ best win came in round 4, downing Melton Centrals 145 to 44. But their fortunes turned in round 5, as the Burras suffered a heavy loss to Wallan, losing 185 to 43. Wallan also beat them in last year’s preliminary final and currently sit in second place on the ladder. Lobb said the club was disappointed after “one of the worst losses in the club’s history”. “We need to make amends,” he said. Local football was disrupted once again last weekend as matches were postponed following the announcement of a seven-day COVID-19 ‘circuit-breaker’ lockdown. When play resumes, the Burras are scheduled to play against the Western Rams, who sit in last place on the ladder having not won a match this season. Oliver Lees

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