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An immersive performance in Kyneton this month will blur the lines between art and performance. According to director Görkem Acaroglu of the Metanoia Theatre, Museum UNDONE will be “part play, part exhibition”, where the audience will make their way through the museum. “I love crossing the boundaries with the audience experience,” she said. ■ Full story: Page 5

Business lockdown pain By Oliver Lees Businesses across Sunbury and the Macedon Ranges are bracing for the impact of Victoria’s seven-day lockdown. The ‘circuit breaker’ lockdown came into effect on May 28, after the number of confirmed coronavirus cases linked to a cluster in the City of Whittlesea doubled within a 24-hour period. The stage 3 restrictions mean individuals have just five reasons to leave their home and non-essential retailers and hospitality

businesses remain closed, except for takeaway and online purchases. Sunbury Business Association president Michael Osborne said businesses are frustrated that they have lost their ability to plan for the future. “The overwhelming feeling I’m getting from businesses is one of absolute frustration,” Mr Osborne said. “Finally we gain some momentum and then they lock us down again. I feel especially sorry for sole traders and casual workers.

“Business is about looking forward and planning and it’s very difficult when you can no longer do that.” Signature Allstarz dance company owner Amy Citroen has had to cancel her businesses’ first major performance in months. Throughout 2020 Ms Citroen had to reinvent her business to fit an online format, she said the news of this latest circuit breaker was difficult for both her and her clients. “It’s been really disappointing to have to take something away from the kids again and

to be the person who tells them the bad news is really hard,” Ms Citroen said. “This could knock a few of the parents around too, they might wonder why they bother paying for things when they can’t go ahead.” On Sunday, the state government announced a $250.7 million Circuit Breaker Business Support Package to help up to 90,000 Victorian businesses affected by the latest restrictions that will run until 11.59pm Thursday. ■ Continued:

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Community centre a step closer By Oliver Lees An upgrade to the Woodend Community Centre is one step closer, following the endorsement of a master plan for the project. At a Macedon Ranges council meeting last week, councillors voted to endorse the plan, which had included changes following a process of stakeholder and community consultation. Mayor Jennifer Anderson said this was positive progress but there is still work to be done. “I’d like to thank our staff, this has been a long-running project,” Cr Anderson said. “It has been a very dedicated community and various forms of council to get it to this stage. “It has the essential input as to what the site is going to be at this stage … There is still work to be done … and we look forward to working

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- Jennifer Anderson with the community on future developments with this project.” Located on High Street in Woodend, the Woodend Community Centre was originally developed to provide a space for residents following the devastation of the Ash Wednesday bushfires. According to Cr Anderson, discussions about an upgrade to the facility began in 2009, before the Woodend Culture and Community Centre Group started to advocate from 2016 onwards. The master plan document outlines the need for a redevelopment, stating: “Existing

facilities on the site are poorly utilised due to the facilities not being built for purpose and a lack of accessibility of the spaces to suit needs. “There is significant opportunity for the master plan to deliver a contemporary facility in line with the community’s current and future needs.” The master plan includes an updated library with a visitor information hub, an indoor performance space, a cafe, a village green and an outdoor entertainment space. Macedon Ranges Residents Association secretary Christine Pruneau said it was important that residents could feel a sense of ownership over the space. “As a community space, there needs to be a very strong aspect that this is here for the community to use and have access to, that means less capital interest,” Ms Pruneau said.

Generous gift brings smiles all round On the eve of Victoria’s seven-day lockdown, a Good Samaritan has travelled around Sunbury and the Macedon Ranges donating medical supplies. Sunbury Autobarn owner Adam Mizzi set out last Thursday morning and delivered face masks to schools and community centres, including Mount Macedon Primary School, Sunbury Secondary College, Kyneton High School and Japara Goonawarra Aged Care. Kyneton High School acting assistant principal Faye Zollia said she was “very surprised” when she walked into reception and saw more than 100 donated face masks. “With everything going on [new COVID restrictions] it was a big surprise,” Ms Zollia said. “We really want to thank him so much for this donation, we really applaud his generosity.” Having grown up in Sunbury, Mr Mizzi now owns Autobarn Sunbury and lives locally with his family. He told Star Weekly his business had always had a focus on giving back to the community. “I’ve always done charity stuff, the focus of my business is people before profit,” he said. “If I can keep the community safe, we can keep the virus away. “To be honest it was a very emotional day, loading up the four-wheel drive and visiting these places, including Sunbury Secondary College which is my old school.” Mr Mizzi said it’s important to be optimistic through difficult times. “The lockdown is going to be stressful for all businesses but we have to stay positive,” he said.

“If they’ve done that there will be a positive community reaction.” The master plan was based on the state government’s 20-minute neighbourhood report, which outlines a desire to create liveable spaces where people can access most of their daily needs without needing a car. An analysis of the ‘Have Your Say’ feedback data for the project identifies that 72 per cent of respondents found a library and community space to be ‘very important’. A farmers’ market and outdoor spaces were also deemed ‘very important’ aspects of the new community centre by more than 50 per cent of respondents. Community and stakeholder consultation will continue at the next stage of the design process, which will define components and sight layout.

Community urged to dig deep The Salvation Army Sunbury Corps’ new senior minister is appealing to the community to give back this winter. Kimberley Featherston joined the Sunbury Corps in March, having worked in other positions within the Salvation Army for eight years. Ms Featherston said donations toward the charity’s Red Shield Appeal will go straight back into servicing the community. “If we raise money in Sunbury, it comes back to the local community,” she said. “We’re increasingly seeing a lot more family units that need help with things like bill assistance and social services. “But a pattern that we’ve also seen in the area recently, is that homelessness is on the rise in Sunbury, so we want to be able to provide some sort of resource locally.” The Red Shield Appeal is a national donation drive designed to raise funds for people experiencing homelessness. This year, the Salvation Army has established digital door knocking, which allows individuals to participate in fundraising and donate online. Ms Featherston said she’s looking forward to fundraising for her new home. “This community has been so welcoming, Sunbury really has a country feel that makes a difference,” she said. To donate, visit: https://www. s a l v a t i o n a r m y. o r g . a u /d o n a t e / make-a-donation

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The package features three initiatives for small to medium-sized businesses and sole traders. The $190.01 million second round of the Business Costs Assistance Program will offer grants of $2500 for eligible businesses directly affected by the circuit-breaker industry restrictionas, including restaurants and cafes, event suppliers, accommodation providers and non-essential retailers. A $40.7 million new round of the Licensed Hospitality Venue Fund will provide businesses holding an eligible liquor licence and food certificate with a $3500 grant per premises.

An allocation of $20 million will be dedicated to supporting operators in the events industry who have incurred losses due to the circuit-breaker restrictions. As of Sunday, there were 49 active coronavirus cases in Victoria, of which 23 were linked to City of Whittlesea outbreak, 17 to a Port Melbourne outbreak and one case linked to Arcare at Maidstone. Thousands of people turned out for testing at sites across the state over the past week, while thousands more booked COVID vaccinations. Kyneton Health chief executive Maree Cuddihy, said the organisation’s Respiratory Assessment Clinic centre previously averaged

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30-50 tests per day, but had recorded more than 300 tests the day the latest lockdown was announced. “I want to thank every single person who has called our hospital to organise a COVID-19 test,” Ms Cuddihy said. “Quite simply, the only way we’re going to get on top of this virus is through the vaccination program. If you’re eligible, now is the time to get vaccinated.” Pfizer vaccinations are now available for anyone aged 40 to 49. Hume councillor Jarrod Bell urged eligible Victorians to get the jab. For an updated list of exposure sites: https:// www.coronavirus.vic.gov.au/exposure-sites

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An immersive performance is coming to the Kyneton Museum this month. According to director Görkem Acaroglu of the Metanoia Theatre, Museum UNDONE will be “part play, part exhibition”, where the audience will make their way through the museum. “We wanted to create an immersive work that took over the building, and the council said we could use the museum,” Acaroglu said. “Because of the museum and its collection we decided to engage with that and look at history; how history is created; how stories about the past are told; and how contemporary people want to be remembered. “That was our starting point and we’ve asked each of the artists to engage with those questions about history.” The show will include performers across the museum who will guide and engage with the audience as they move through the collection spaces for 90 minutes. Local Taungurung artist Maddi Moser has also chipped in with projection artwork to cover the walls and ceilings outside the building. Having worked for 20 years in the performing arts, Acaroglu specialises in cross disciplinary performance. She was the inaugural Sidney Myer Creative Fellow and holds a PhD in Cyborg Theatre, as well as a masters in film arts. Now with her performance company based partially in the Macedon Ranges, she said she’s excited to apply her expertise in innovative theatre in the region. “I love crossing the boundaries with the audience experience,” she said. “I’m calling this one more of an arts experience, it’s like going to see a gallery and

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Kangaroo count expands Kangaroo populations in Sunbury are on the rise despite an increase in residential development, according to findings from an annual kangaroo count. Robert Irvine has been conducting kangaroo counts in Sunbury for the past five years and is calling on volunteers to participate in this year’s count. Mr Irvine said he was surprised his research found a consistent increase in the number of kangaroos. “I’ve lived in Sunbury for more than 30 years and I’ve seen how much housing development

has been done,” he said. “You’d think native animals would disappear, but that’s not the case. “I’m curious from a scientific point of view, I don’t want them to be culled or anything, I just love animals.” Mr Irvine said this year the count will widen its scope to include other native animals, including wallabies, wombats and koalas. To get involved, contact: robert.irvine614@ gmail.com

Fourteen people in Woodend and one man in Sunbury had wins in the division one Tattslotto draw on Saturday, May 22. The Sunbury man collected $409,991 as the only entrant at Nextra Sunbury. The 14 Woodend shoppers shared the prize money, a total of $29,883 each.

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the majority of major construction towards the end of 2022.” The level crossing removal is being delivered in conjunction with the $2.1 billion Sunbury line upgrade, which includes platform extensions, train stabling modifications and rail track power upgrades at Sunbury station to enable bigger and more modern trains to run on the line. The line is expected to transport up to 113,000 passengers in peak hours every week when the Metro Tunnel is open. “We promised to remove this crossing by 2025, but this vital project has been fast tracked to synchronise works between the level

crossing removal and the $2.1 billion Sunbury line upgrade,” Mr Bull said. “It means we will only need to close the line for an extended period of time once, rather than twice, resulting in less disruption and a level crossing-free Sunbury three years ahead of schedule. “This is a critical project that will improve safety and ease congestion in the heart of our community and it is time to get it done.” The Gap Road level crossing will be the fourth crossing removed on the Sunbury line and is one of 75 “dangerous and congested” level crossings in Melbourne to be gone by 2025. 12476330-CG03-21

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Call out to protect ‘lost world’ By Oliver Lees A community group rehabilitating the Holden Flora Reserve in Sunbury is in need of more volunteers to keep up with the “constant” workload. Friends of Holden Flora Reserve president Roger McGlashan said the area represents a significant environmental corridor but is lesser known by the community. “This particular reserve is a bit of a lost world,” he said, while driving his four-wheel drive toward Harpers Creek, which runs through the reserve before joining Jacksons Creek.

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“It doesn’t get the glamour of a Yarra Ranges National Park or the Grampians, but it is one of the biggest areas of parkland near Melbourne. “You can see some magnificent old eucalyptus here and big mobs of kangaroos, as well as swamp wallabies. “My aim is to get as many trees in the ground as possible.” Located at the end of Stratford Close in Sunbury, the entrance to the Holden Flora Reserve looks out toward a large escarpment and 96 hectares of reserve land, including Eighnane Valley, which in the 19th century housed an award-winning vineyard. The reserve is officially managed by Parks Victoria, who consult with local indigenous organisations, Melbourne Water and Friends of Holden Flora Reserve. Mr McGlashan leads the Friends of Holden

Roger McGlashan at the Holden Flora Reserve in Sunbury. (Pictures: Oliver Lees)

Flora Reserve volunteer team that works to clear invasive weeds and plant indigenous flora along Jacksons Creek. He said although he was proud of the work his organisation has done in the reserve, their operations are regularly “hamstrung”. “We are hamstrung in that we are only a

friends group, we act as a voice for the reserve but we don’t have authority,” Mr McGlashan said. “Volunteering is increasingly complex too, people have so many commitments and most of our volunteers are transient.” Mr McGlashan added his organisation was

involved in negotiations regarding the Sunbury South Precinct Plan which will see a bridge and ring road built across the escarpment in the reserve to connect Lancefield Road and Vineyard Road. To get involved, visit: www.facebook.com/ Friends-of-Holden-Flora-Reserve

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MY PLACE Judith McPherson is a Sunbury resident and president of Voice Interests Education of Women (VIEW) Club. She spoke with Oliver Lees.

After managing farms around Victoria and Southern New South Wales for a number of years, my husband and I came to manage a property at Bulla. We then moved into Sunbury when I returned to teaching in 1974, and my husband left farming and began work at Caloola. I taught at a primary school in Sunbury for nearly 20 years. Our children attended school in the area and began their working lives in Sunbury. Upon retirement we stayed in the area. What can you tell me about the Sunbury-Macedon Ranges VIEW Club?

What do you enjoy about being part of the club? As a member of the VIEW Club we meet many more women in the community. We make new friends from all walks of life. We meet with ladies from other clubs when we attend birthday celebrations or special events. A few times each year the delegates from each club meet. While we make money to help children, we are having fun. Each month at our meeting we have interesting guest speakers. When I first joined the club I was pleasantly surprised to realise I knew many of the ladies from teaching their children, it was great to reconnect with these ladies. I have enjoyed my years as a committee member and hope to continue for many more. I have been pleased to instigate some successful fundraising ventures especially during COVID lockdown. We as a club, and especially the committee, continue to find more fun ways to raise funds. What’s something people would be surprised to know about you? Most people would be unaware that I grew up in the foothills of Mount Hotham. As a child l frequently rode across to Dinner Plain and Mt Hotham, I was on horseback before I could walk. I was an aspiring show rider. I loved riding and we often used brumbies that had been homed.

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Sunbury Macedon Ranges VIEW Club began in 1991. lt is the oldest club in the area and one of the oldest in Victoria. We have 56 members who enjoy meeting every month. Members also enjoy outings together and coffee or get-togethers where we have fun and fundraise at the same time. We as a club sponsor the education of five primary students and one tertiary student. These children are all disadvantaged. Additional funds raised are forwarded to The Smith Family to be used for more programs. It is heartwarming to hear of success stories for recipients of sponsorship. I recently met a woman who is now a doctor. She was quite positive that without the help her single mother could not have afforded to allow

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FROM THE ARCHIVES Star Weekly looks back through the pages of our predecessors

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Regional politicians and members of the shadow cabinet have overwhelmingly supported the call by independent panellist Dimity Reed that good farming land not be swallowed by housing developments.

Numerous Macedon Ranges residents claim the shire council has failed to allow sufficient time for public comment to its proposed new council structure.

A long-fought battle to gain financial support to develop a skate park in Cornish Street was successful today with the State Government announcement of $50,000 towards the project.

Meg Sobey visits gardeners across the west who are saving their money, their health and their planet in their own backyards.

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Rare link to Indigenous history By Oliver Lees A group of “largely unknown” Indigenous sites in Sunbury are an important part of the area’s history, according to Wurundjeri Elder Dave Wandin. The Wurundjeri Earth Rings were first designed by local Indigenous tribes to perform ceremonies several hundred years ago. The ring formations, which include large stones and heaped soil, vary in size from nine to 16 metres in diameter. There are five known sites located across three different areas. Mr Wandin said although there is no existing written history of the site, they still “tell a story”.

“They became known around the 1970s, there was an investigation done and a woman elder recognised that they’re similar to what is known as Bora rings,” Mr Wandin said, referring to similar Indigenous sites found in New South Wales. “We believe that they were used for marriage ceremonies where men and women would get prepared separately. “They’re very rare in Victoria, so many have been destroyed and we don’t know if there are another 10 or 60.” Each of the five Earth Rings are currently recognised by Aboriginal Victoria as areas of cultural sensitivity, however the Wurundjeri Tribe Land Council currently holds the title for

just three of the rings. Hume council maintains one site with the guidance of the land council, while the final ring is on private property. Mr Wandin said a greater appreciation of the Earth Rings would help educate people of the sophisticated nature of Indigenous history. “People have this misconception about Aboriginal people that we were hunter-gatherers, but in actual fact we had a very complex society,” he said. “As well as the Earth Rings, you can find tools used for scraping down hinds, as spear tips, stones used by doctors scattered throughout the property. “It’s important to identify and educate people of their importance, but we do not have enough funding or personnel to make sure

they’re not disturbed. I would love one day to have the appropriate permits in place to clean up the edges and level it out again.” National Reconciliation Week (NRW), first started in 1993, was designed to celebrate Indigenous history and culture across Australia. NRW 2021 is running from May 27 to June 3, with the theme ‘more than a word, reconciliation takes action’. Mr Wandin said the Earth Rings demonstrate the importance of reconciliation. “These rings, they’re not just a bump on the ground, to us they’re what’s left of our history.” To book a tour of the Earth Ring site, visit: https://www.wurundjeri.com.au/

Bulla tip. (Joe Mastroianni)

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Rubbish from the Bulla Tip will start to be removed within the next six months, according to the company responsible for the site. Australian Recycling Corporation (ARC) took over the license of the Bulla Tip & Quarry (BTQ) site in 2018 and has since been working with the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) to have the landfill relocated to a cell dug on site. In May, ARC received approval from the EPA to line the cell in order to prepare it to receive the waste. ARC director Leo Radiotis said his team has had to manage the stockpile but is now confident the waste will be moved out of sight. “We were advised there would be some hotspots, but we uncovered flames [on the stockpile] that were one or two metre flames across a massive area,” Mr Radiotis said. “You don’t run up to it like a burning building, you have to take out the material, spread it, smother it, and douse it with water. “A big misconception is that this big pile is going to stay there, but that won’t happen. Whatever’s in the stockpile will go into the cell. Mr Radiotis said that prior to ARC’s takeover, the site had been mismanaged and waste had been stockpiled incorrectly. The Bulla Tip has been an ongoing concern for residents and surrounding property owners, including Melbourne Airport. In March, Star Weekly reported that a submission to have the tip increase its capping contour by two metres received more than 30 objections. At the time, Cr Jodi Jackson said the height “is of serious concern to most residents” and voted against the motion, which was ultimately carried. Mr Radiotis said the increase to the capping contours was to allow his company to manage the stockpile. “The height increase is absolutely negligible,” he said. “Piles have to be contoured correctly, we’re not actually adding any material, just recontouring as part of our rehabilitation plan. Once complete, ARC will fill the cell with the stockpiled waste and then begin rehabilitation on the site. Oliver Lees

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Streets are silenced, again Victoria was plunged into a seven-day ‘circuit-breaker’ lockdown last week as coronavirus cases and exposure sites across the state surged. Once again our streets took on an eery silence as ‘everyday’ life came to a halt and Victorians only ventured outside for five reasons. Star Weekly photographers Damjan Janevski and Joe Mastroianni captured haunting images of the latest lockdown.

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Book Sale 10am - 1pm, Friday, June 4 and Saturday, June 5. Rear of Altona library 123 Queen Street, Altona, access via Coles carpark.

Through the lens This week’s photographer’s choice picture is from the Wyndham BBQ Festival. It’s a photo of very fashionable man Roy Carbungco, who designs and makes his own unique and colourful clothes. (Picture: Damjan Janevski)

My Social Club An 18+ not-for-profit disability recreation, sports and social sub-branch of “Rainbow Club Point Cook Inc”. Meets every third Friday at local venues for meals and social interaction. Members plan their own adventures. Membership fee is NDIS funded. ■ www.mysocialclub.org.au, email: social@ rainbowclub.org.au or call 0414 384 557 during business hours

Art show The Woodend Art Group art show promises an exciting exhibition of paintings, sculpture, woodwork, textiles and much more on the Queen’s Birthday long weekend, June 12-14. 10-4pm daily. Entry by gold coin donation. ■ http://www.woodendartgroup.org.au

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

The Altona Conservation Class meets Mondays during the school term, 1-3pm. Sessions are free ■ Joe Pellone, 0431 915 970, or Jill MacKenzie, 0439 994 705

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.

AL-ANON meets

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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At over 171,00 words, which language has the largest vocabulary, as counted by official dictionaries?

Australian artist Margaret Olley worked primarily in which medium?

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Planning and Environment Act 1987 MACEDON RANGES PLANNING SCHEME Notice of the Preparation of an Amendment Amendment C127macr The Macedon Ranges Shire Council has prepared Amendment C127macr to the Macedon Ranges Planning Scheme. The land affected by the Amendment is thirty-two (32) individual heritage places located in Lancefield, Macedon, Mount Macedon, Woodend and Woodend North, as identified in the table below: Heritage Overlay No.

Description of Place

Property Address

LANCEFIELD HO319

The Grange Farm Complex

153 (part) Collivers Road, Lancefield

Heritage Overlay No.

Description of Place

Property Address

HO334

Sefton

864 Mount Macedon Road, Mount Macedon

HO335

Craigielea

109 (part) Mountains Road, Mount Macedon

Ard Choille Cottage, Stables, Fernery & Garden

80 (part) Turner Avenue, Mount Macedon

HO337

Carramar

20 Bowen Street, Woodend

HO320

Blois Cottage Farm Complex

114 (part) High Street, Lanceﬁeld

HO321

Annie Vale Farm Complex

158 (part) Mahers Road, Lancefield

HO336

HO322

Lancefield Railway Station (Former) & Railway Line Remnants

36 (part), 42 & 68A (part) Main Road, Lancefield

WOODEND HO338

Lancefield Presbyterian Manse (Former)

3416 Melbourne Lanceﬁeld Road, Lancefield

Woodend Catholic Primary School (Former)

16 Brooke Street, Woodend

HO323

HO339

Blanchwood

18 Brooke Street, Woodend

HO324

Newland Farm Complex

46 Millers Lane, Lanceﬁeld

HO340

Manchester Unity Convalescent Home (Former)

8 Carlisle Street, Woodend

MACEDON HO325

Macedon Cemetery

54 Bent Street, Macedon

HO341

Lyndhurst

6-8 Collier Street, Woodend

HO326

House

29-31 Margaret Street, Macedon

HO342

Zion Baptist Chapel (Former)

2\TP856403 Colwells Road, Woodend

222 (part) Alton Road, Mount Macedon

HO343

Pindari

2-8 Dickens Street, Woodend

HO344

Woodend Racecourse (Former)

20 Cheniston Road, Mount Macedon

1-29 Forest Street and 11 (part) Davy Street, Woodend

HO345

35 (part) Forest Street, Woodend

51 Devonshire Lane, Mount Macedon

Woodend Masonic Lodge No. 403

HO346

St Andrews Presbyterian Church (Former)

37 (part) Forest Street, Woodend

HO347

Campaspe House

29 Goldies Lane, Woodend

HO348

Flint Hill

65 (part) Romsey Road, Woodend

HO349

St Ambrose Catholic Church Complex

16 and 18 (part) Templeton Street, Woodend

MOUNT MACEDON HO327 HO328 HO329

Penola Cheniston Ard Rudah

HO330

Marnanie

53 Devonshire Lane, Mount Macedon

HO331

Glen Drouitt

51 Glen Drouitt Road, Mount Macedon

HO332

Dreamthorpe

455 Mount Macedon Road, Mount Macedon

HO333

Mount Macedon Presbyterian Church (Former)

682 Mount Macedon Road, Mount Macedon

WOODEND NORTH HO350

Springﬁeld State School No. 1963 (Former)

3 Clarkes Lane, Woodend North

The Amendment proposes to implement the Macedon Ranges Shire Heritage Study: Woodend, Lancefield, Macedon and Mount Macedon Stage 2 Final Report 4 April 2019 (2 volumes) to apply the Heritage Overlay to thirty-two (32) individual heritage places. You may inspect the Amendment, any documents that support the Amendment and the explanatory report about the Amendment, free of charge, at: • the Macedon Ranges Shire Council website at https://www.mrsc.vic.gov.au/About-Council/News/Have-Your-Say; • during office hours, at Macedon Ranges Shire Council offices and Service Centres at: • Gisborne Council Office, 40 Robertson Street, Gisborne; • Kyneton Council Office, 129 Mollison Street, Kyneton; • Romsey Library, 96-100 Main Street, Romsey; and • Woodend Library, Cnr Forest and High Streets, Woodend. • at the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning website www.delwp.vic.gov.au/public-inspection. Any person who may be affected by the Amendment may make a submission to the planning authority about the Amendment. Submissions must be made in writing giving the submitter’s name and contact address, clearly stating the grounds on which the Amendment is supported or opposed and indicating what changes (if any) the submitter wishes to make. Name and contact details of submitters are required for Council to consider submissions and to notify such persons of the opportunity to attend Council meetings and any public hearing held to consider submissions. The closing date for submissions is Friday 16 July 2021. A submission must be sent to the: Macedon Ranges Shire Council PO Box 151 Kyneton VIC 3444. Or, can be made via the Macedon Ranges Shire Council’s ‘Have your say’ webpage at https://www.mrsc.vic.gov.au/About-Council/News/Have-Your-Say or, sent via email to mrsc@mrsc.vic.gov.au. The planning authority must make a copy of every submission available at its office and/ or on its website for any person to inspect free of charge for two months after the Amendment comes into operation or lapses. BERNIE O’SULLIVAN Chief Executive Officer Macedon Ranges Shire Council MV1303

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SPORT Rocky start to season 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, currently 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. Lobb said they’ll be looking to redeem themselves next time they’re on the field. “This COVID situation has come at the worst possible time, but it gives us a bit of thinking time,” he said. “We need to re-evaluate, we’re confident we can do the work and give it [finals] a fair crack.” Oliver Lees

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Hirth eyes Paralympics By Oliver Lees Sunbury table tennis star Trevor Hirth has qualified for the Paralympic Games, to be held in Tokyo later this year. The number one-ranked male player in his class in Oceania, Hirth, 37, said it will be his first time representing Australia at the Paralympic Games. “I want it to happen tomorrow,” Hirth said. “For me it’s about representing the country, achieving my dream. For some time international competition has been on hold so I can’t wait to compete again.” Classification is used in Paralympic sport to group athletes with similar impairments to compete against one another. Within this system, Hirth is in class 6, which he said makes the competition unique. “My category is the most severe for standing athletes, so having players with limited movement, it’s really important to capitalise and finish the point early,” he said. “There are amazing players in my division,

some with one arm, one leg, it’s a huge amount of diversity.” Hirth was introduced to table tennis as a child, playing on a makeshift table his grandfather had built and set up in the carport of his family home. He now plays across the western suburbs, including for the Sunbury Table Tennis Association, who in the past has helped Hirth to compete by raising funds for competition entry fees and flights. Sunbury Table Tennis Association president Michael Delaveris said the club was “very proud” of Hirth. “We’re very proud of Trevor and his achievements,” he said. “He needed a fair bit [of money to compete] and ours was only a small portion, but it all came together for him, which is great.” Although he wasn’t introduced to the idea of representing Australia as a para athlete until he was 29-years-old, Hirth said he had first felt he was skilled with the bat when he was in high school.

“I realised I could go alright at school camp, because I beat everyone,” he said. “Then my parents really encouraged me to compete.” Hirth is now ranked 35th in the world and has represented Australia in three world championships. He said the stature of the Paralympic Games has grown with increased media attention. “There’s a lot more of a feeling today about improving the lives of people with disabilities, it’s a movement,” he said. “I only got discovered at 29, I feel like there might be a lot of people with disabilities with undiscovered talent. “Every athlete has that responsibility, to look around and see what you can do to make your community better.” Hirth will represent Sunbury in the Victorian Country Championships on Queen’s Birthday weekend at the Melbourne Sports Centre (MSAC). The Paralympic Games in Tokyo are scheduled to begin on August 24.

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 while there weren’t any standouts for the Falcons on court, she was pleased with the leadership of shooter Jane Cook. “At times when we were looking a bit frazzled, she continued to be really engaged and telling the girls to be patient,” Lind said. “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. 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. “We’ll give them a few days off before getting into some sessions.” Tara Murray

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