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Spreading a little joy As Sue Lindsey returned home from work on the first day of Victoria’s snap lockdown, she was in an average mood. When she got off the train at Sunbury station, Ms Lindsey said she saw something that was out of place. “As I approached the barriers, I noticed something on them, it was a bunch of flowers,” Ms Lindsey said. “My first thought was that someone had accidentally left them there, but as I read the card on them I realised these were just randomly left here to brighten someone’s day!” Irelands Florist of Sunbury co-owners Fiona Bens and Annette Duff, along with staff member Stephanie, were responsible for the floral drop-offs. Ms Duff said after the lockdown was announced, they realised they wouldn’t have the foot traffic to sell their stock. “We thought, why not leave them for someone to enjoy, rather than have them go to waste,” she said. “The community has really supported us … With everything going on we just wanted to brighten someone’s day.” FIONA BENS

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Billions lost in lockdown By Oliver Lees Business owners in Sunbury and the Macedon Ranges are grappling with continued uncertainty as an extension of coronavirus lockdown restrictions splits metro Melboourne and regional Victoria. Last week, a further seven days of stringent lockdown measures were announced for Sunbury residents as Victoria’s latest COVID-19 outbreak ballooned to more than 60 cases. Sunbury’s HomeGrown Gifts co-owner and mother of four Sharyn Snook has scaled back her business hours to meet the new restrictions. “We’re disappointed and a bit frustrated,” Ms Snook said. “You can’t argue with the need to

protect people’s health, but it worries me that the mental health of small businesses doesn’t seem to be as important as the physical health of the general public. “I’m trying to save my business while also helping my kids.” Ms Snook said she would be applying for the state government’s Business Costs Assistance Program, which if successful would include a grant of up to $5000. But Sunbury Business Association president Michael Osborne said the funding wouldn’t be enough for all businesses. “For those in retail shops and hospitality doing it toughest this won’t go far, for some it won’t even cover their rent,” Mr Osborne said.

The National Retail Association (NRA) estimates that the 14 day lockdown will result in a $2 billion loss to the retail industry in metro areas. NRA chief executive Dominique Lamb said the negative impact of limiting businesses’ capacity to trade will be ongoing. “There will continue to be a lag in economic activity due to a dent in consumer confidence,” Mr Lamb said. “Foot traffic across major shopping precincts worsens with each lockdown.” Meanwhile in the Macedon Ranges, retail, beauty and personal care, entertainment and community facilities have reopened in line with new procedures and density limits.

Under the current restrictions regional businesses are required to check customers’ IDs, in order to reinforce guidelines that restrict individuals from metro areas entering regional areas. Business Kyneton president Kate Fairley said the easing of restrictions won’t benefit all businesses. “It’s going to be an ongoing challenge to keep up with the new procedures, they’re necessary of course but also a burden,” she said. “I know for a fact that there is a new bar in Kyneton that still won’t be able to open because of the density limits, and I’ve heard from tradesmen that are losing thousands of dollars a day.”

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McEwen MP Rob let false lies Mitchell is urging Sunbury residents to “tear spread as being facts up and throw anti-vaccination leaflets away” . It’s that may appear their letterbox. in dangerou s - Rob Mitchell Mr Mitchell said residen ts had notified him last Monday (Februa leaflets is from ry 1) about anti-vaccinatio American-based leaflets about the n IDoNotComp company, COVID-19 vaccine ly, which labels that had global been dropped in their movement that oppose itself as a letterbox. The leaflet, seen by s COVID-19 regulations. Star Weekly, stated should “avoid the people “It’s danger COVID and claims the “vaccin vaccine at all costs” People will ous that people are getting this. read e could this and wonder if potentially be he more deadly than it’s true,” said. “We are seeing the virus”. Mr Mitchell believe out … it’s all garbage these theories being put s the sender of . Tear the leaflet up the put it in the bin.” and

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Mr Mitchell said only contacted him about Sunbury residents had be done to combat potenti was concerned peoplethe leaflets so far, but he misinformation ally “deadly in surrounding areas ”. would also receive He said people should them. consult a doctor The leaflet also has or medical address to the organis a QR code and a web vaccinations professional when it came to and medica urged people not to ation’s site. Mr Mitchell “We don’t know who l treatment. scan the code. these people are and “It’s for your own that is why safety,” he said. “It we have medical experts from an American-base comes ,” he said. “They have decade d organisation which s you’d think wouldn to understand these in training and learning ’t be so callous and things. They are the to make a stateme stupid to talk to. people nt like risk of dying of COVID ‘most people have no “Let’s not let false -19’. lies spread as being “This from a countr It’s dangerous. facts. y where tragica lly more than 440,000 deaths “What we have achieve have been recorded.” d in Victoria … Mr Mitchell said an amazing job is more work needed to people spreadi and the last thing we need is ng theories.”

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COVID vaccines in demand By Oliver Lees Demand for vaccines has soared in Sunbury and the Macedon Ranges as Victorians come to terms with another coronavirus lockdown. Brooke Street Medical Centre, Kyneton Medical Centre and Central Highlands Rural Health have all reported an increased number of bookings following the announcement and then extension of the circuit breaker lockdown. Kyneton Medical Centre practice manager Peter Hanrahan said after some hesitancy from patients, the recent lockdown has created a “sharp increase” in bookings for vaccinations.

“We recently activated specific COVID-19 vaccination only online bookings which has helped our reception staff with the volume of phone calls to book appointments,” Mr Hanrahan said. “We are currently booked out for the next seven to 10 working days with regard to availability for the AstraZeneca vaccinations. “However, we are publishing more appointments as quickly as we reasonably can.” Central Highlands Rural Health will be expanding its COVID-19 vaccination centre. The expanded site, which is expected to open to the public by mid to late June, will offer

vaccines for people eligible under phases 1a, 1b and 2a of the roll-out, including those over 40 and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders. Central Highlands Rural Health chief executive Maree Cuddihy said the clinic will have a smaller supply compared with larger vaccination hubs. “We will be running a very small community vaccine clinic initially,” Ms Cuddihy said. “We’re still seeing huge numbers of people for COVID-19 swabbing and we need to be able to continue to offer this very important service.” Both Brooke Street Medical Centre and

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Insatiable hunger, low muscle tone, impaired cognition and speech difficulties. These are just some of the symptoms that can emerge as part of Prader-Willi syndrome, a rare neurodevelopmental disorder that Sunbury resident Renee Di Genova knows all too well. Following her son Harvey’s diagnosis at birth almost four years ago, Renee has focused her efforts on raising awareness of this lesser-known condition. “The biggest thing is the insatiable hunger, they just constantly feel hungry all the time,” she said. “It’s not a condition that many people know about or advocate for like cancer or other well-known conditions.

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he brings so much joy to our lives - Renee Di Genova “All I want is that as Harvey grows up, there are services in place to support him.” Prader-Willi syndrome, which affects about one in every 15,000 people, occurs when a small piece of genetic material from the 15th chromosome is missing or not working. It has a life expectancy of 37 years. The condition affects the hypothalamus, which regulates the body’s hunger, thirst, temperature and pain. Harvey is cared for by his parents Renee and James, and lives at home with two brothers Ashton and Hunter and sister Baea. Renee said Harvey has defied some doctor’s expectations. “He’s just absolutely wonderful, he brings so much joy to our lives,” she said. “Everyone that meets him is taken aback by how much they love him, it’s hard to describe, he doesn’t even speak and people love him.” Renee now volunteers as president of the Prader-Willi Syndrome Association of Victoria (PWSAV), which runs campaigns such as the 15 for 15 Challenge, where participants can challenge themselves in their personal life to

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raise funds for treatment. Working with the Royal Children’s Hospital and Monash Children’s Hospital, PWSAV is hoping to implement a statewide care plan, to identify elements of best care for the rare syndrome.

Kyneton Medical Centre indicated they had no concerns with vaccine supply. Star Weekly can confirm that following lengthy delays to the vaccination of residents at Japara Goonawarra Aged Care, all residents have now received their second dose of the jab. But resident Jack Ogilvie said residents remained concerned that some staff members were still yet to be vaccinated. “It’s really a perfect storm… staff recently had a flu injection and now they have to wait two weeks before they can have a COVID jab.” Details: www.health.gov.au/initiatives-andprograms/covid-19-vaccines

Details: http://praderwilli.org.au/ To donate to Renee’s 15 for 15 Challenge, visit:https://www.givenow.com.au/crowdraiser/ public/harveysheroes_1

A new parliamentary petition has opened, calling on the federal government to pay local sporting clubs that missed out on funding through the ‘sports rorts’ scandal. The Community Infrastructure Grants program was thrown into controversy in 2019 after it was revealed that the deserving programs had been denied funding in order to preference programs in areas of political signficance to the federal governemnt. The findings ultimately forced former sport minister Bridget McKenzie to resign. In March, a senate inquiry into the program found “overwhelming evidence” that marginal electorates were targeted in the lead up to the 2019 federal election. The Senate committee recommended that all programs that passed Sport Australia’s suitability criteria should receive funding for their much needed programs. Kyneton District Soccer Club was one club that was deemed eligible through the criteria but did not receive funding. Kyneton District Soccer Club president Ron Cole said his club’s application for $460,000 would help improve the drainage at their oval. “We’ve missed out on funding through sports rorts and through state government,” he said. “We’d just really like to get the project done… so we can actually use our ground comfortably.” The petition closes before midnight, June 9. Details: https://www.aph.gov. au/e-petitions/petition/EN2620 Oliver Lees

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Visitors at the Hume Global Learning Centre were treated to a performance from an Indigenous dance collective to mark the beginning of National Reconciliation Week late last month. Indigenous Outreach Projects (IOP) is a national collective of culturally diverse people that specialises in engaging youth, particularly in Indigenous communities, through music and dance projects. Using the medium of hip hop dance, as well as performing an acknowledgement of country, IOP team manager Michael Farah said he was “super proud” of the group’s performance. “It was fantastic, even with social distancing there were lots of elders and local people and off duty police too,” Mr Farah said.

“Our performances are all about getting people engaged, people have a fear of standing up and letting people know they are proud. “We do it through music because everyone loves music, they are easily inspired by it.” With the motto, ‘no shame, be proud, respect’, the organisation provides week-long music video production courses and dance lessons to reaffirm community respect and understanding of Aboriginal culture. Mr Farah said National Reconciliation Week helps contribute to a positive dialogue. “It’s about changing people’s mindset. We have this common thing that ties us back thousands of years, how cool is that?”

Macedon Ranges council is undertaking a survey to assess broadband internet speeds and coverage. In partnership with the City of Greater Bendigo and Regional Development Victoria, the council is seeking to reach businesses to gather local data to improve internet speeds, coverage and reliability across the shire area. The survey will remain open until Friday, June 11. To complete the survey, visit: https://www. surveymonkey.com

Market date change The Rotary Club of Sunbury has changed the date of its Village Market. The organisation has said it will likely not hold markets during the winter months as it confirms a new site. If you have already paid the club’s stall holding fee you may request a refund directly. For more information, email: sunburyrotary@gmail.com FOR BREAKING NEWS, VISIT Web: starweekly.com.au Sunbury & Macedon Ranges Star Weekly @starweeklynews @star_weekly

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Community support continues By Oliver Lees Local social service organisations are adapting to COVID-19 lockdown restrictions in order to keep supporting the community. Gisborne Foodbank, located on Brantome Street, has remained open throughout the lockdown, providing basic food and pantry items to those in need. Gisborne Foodbank committee secretary Julie Ireland said the organisation has seen an increase in demand for its services during the pandemic. “We have clients that come in every week

and others that have periodic needs,” Ms Ireland said. “It’s hard for people to ask for help, everybody goes through tough times, we try to foster an environment where everyone feels safe. “Following COVIDSafe procedures we’ve had to change the way we operate a bit but we’re still getting plenty of donations.” The Foodbank relies on donations from the community, including local supermarkets and organisations. According to data collected by the Foodbank staff, they provided services for about 219 adults and 148 children in April.

In total, that amounted to 850 kilograms of community-donated food. Meanwhile, the Sunbury Winter Shelter has had to pause its services until coronavirus restrictions ease. The Sunbury Winter Shelter, which first ran in 2019, has recruited more than 200 volunteers this year to provide 24/7 care to homeless people in the community. Sunbury Winter Shelter project co-ordinator Chris Prosser said she hopes it can be back up and running soon. “We’ve got volunteers who are coming from Mill Park and Werribee, it’s such a caring

community,” she said. “I’m gobsmacked by the generosity of people. “I’m just really hoping that homeless people are still brave enough to come forward and ask for help after this most recent outbreak.” Ms Prosser added that if everything goes to plan, they intend to begin their service on Saturday, June 12. Sunbury Winter Shelter is currently redirecting calls for immediate assistance to VincentCare. If you or someone you know is experiencing homelessness, you can contact Sunbury Winter Shelter on 0497 216 118.

Bakery medal haul grows Kyneton’s premier pastry pioneers have again proven they’re a crust above, taking home multiple accolades from the 2021 Australia’s Best Pie and Pasty Competition. Led by owners Ryan and Chan Khun, the Country Cob Bakery on Mollison Street, Kyneton, claimed five national titles and 14 gold medals at the award ceremony held in Sydney, the most of anyone at the competition. The national title wins included best mushroom pie, best vegetarian pie, best beef and best mince pie. Established in 2016, the bakery has won more than 200 medals for its pies and pastries, including Victoria’s best plain mince pie two years running and Victoria’s best fruit tart four years in a row. Mr Khun said he was humbled by this year’s victory. “We’re just really happy and grateful, to

win five major trophies is so exciting,” he said. “Among them, our new mushroom ragu pie, which we made with a mixture of four different types of mushroom and a special ragu sauce and thick gravy.” To add to their stores in Kyneton and Boronia, Country Cob Bakery will be opening a store in Springvale later this month. Speaking after the announcement of eased restrictions for businesses in regional Victoria, Mr Khun said he hopes trading can return to normal. “[The first week of lockdown] was really bad, our trading was probably down 60-70 per cent,” he said. “I remember from last year, once the ring of steel was in place, we still weren’t very busy.” Details and online orders: https:// countrycobbakery.com.au/ Oliver Lees

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Call for school crossings Staff and parents at a primary school in Woodend are concerned their campus does not have any safe crossing areas. Macedon Ranges council received correspondence at a meeting last week that 156 parents have voiced their disapproval at the lack of road safety around the school. St Ambrose Parish Primary School principal Bronwyn Phillips said in her 12 months at the school the issue has been raised a number of times.

“The traffic on Brooke Street has gotten busier and our school numbers have grown substantially over the past five years,” Ms Phillips said. “It would be great if the council could at least improve the signage. “You’d like to think it’s a priority to keep the kids safe.” Geoff Martin is one of the parents advocating for better safety around the school. According to Mr Martin, a group of parents had been in contact with council staff last year, who suggested the council was recording data and would soon be able to action change.

But he said communication broke down when that member of staff left the council. “I can’t recall ever seeing or hearing of a school in Victoria that doesn’t have a single safe crossing,” Mr Martin said. “The director of assets at the council has been out to assess the site and said they could see the need for three crossings to be put in place at $60,000 each. “In the most recent budget the council has only allocated $60,000 total. We’re really disappointed, the risk to students has increased significantly and there’s a chance of a serious accident.”

Mr Martin added there is a single road sign indicating a 40 kilometre speed limit but that the director of assets agreed it was too close to the school and didn’t give enough time for vehicles to slow down. Macedon Ranges was contacted for comment. In response to the correspondence from the school’s parents noted at last week’s meeting, council stated: “They [council staff] are working together investigating the safety issues raised in the broader precinct area and the ways these can be addressed”.

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Lecture a ‘fitting tribute’ The Woodend Winter Arts Festival (WWAF) has established a lecture in memory of a founding committee member. Sheila Drummond, who died in February 2020, had been involved in the annual festival since it was established in 2004. Having founded her own publishing company, Drummond Agency, Ms Drummond, along with her husband, Don, assisted the festival in curating its literacy program, which became known as Words and Ideas. Festival founder and artistic director Jacqueline Ogeil said establishing a lecture in Ms Drummond’s name was a fitting tribute. “Sheila was integral to the committee of the festival, we worked very closely for 16 years,” Dr Ogeil said. “When Sheila and John Dummond came on board, their influence was more than Words and Ideas. It became a way for the community to have access to political commentators, politicians and public

intellectuals, to discuss relevant issues in society.” This year, the inaugural Sheila Drummond Memorial Lecture will feature Barry Jones AC, a lifelong friend of Sheila and Don Drummond. With years of experience as a writer, politician and activist, Mr Jones is the perfect candidate for the lecture, Dr Ogeil said. “Because of her importance and influence with Words and Ideas and literary events, we invited Barry Jones to give a lecture on the importance of community action,” she said. “It’s all about how to be an active and engaged member of the community.” Due to coronavirus restrictions, the Sheila Drummond Lecture has been postponed and a new date will be announced soon. Details: www.woodendwinterartsfestival. org.au Oliver Lees

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By Jessica Micallef The first concept design for the new-look Gap Road level crossing in Sunbury has been released. Gap Road will be lowered under the rail line to preserve the character of the heritage-listed Sunbury station. Construction on the project was brought forward to begin this year, with the level crossing expected to be removed by late 2022, and the remaining works completed in 2023 – two years ahead of the initial 2025 completion date. About 19,000 vehicles pass through the Gap

Road level crossing each day, with the number expected to reach 27,000 in 2026, according to state government data. A three-week community consultation period was held in November last year for the public to provide feedback on the design, landscaping and public artworks for the new level crossing. Sunbury MP Josh Bull said more than 170 residents contributed to the preliminary design. “The level crossing will be gone for good by the end of 2022, with a road under rail design as promised,” he said. “This year we will see site investigations continuing as well as some early works, with

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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Mental health advocates headspace are calling for people to look after themselves during metro Melbourne’s extended circuit breaker lockdown. headspace clinical advice and governance manager Rupert Saunders said the effort to contain the COVID-19 virus has had an impact on how young people interact with family and friends, and how they can access work and study. “For many young people, lockdown can be challenging – and it is normal to feel sad, angry or scared at this uncertain time,” Mr Saunders said. “The sheer volume of information about COVID-19 can be overwhelming too.” Mr Saunders said there are many “practical steps” a person can take to look after their mental health during this turbulent period. “Staying connected with the people who are important to them, even if it is over the phone or online,” he said. “Taking a break from the news cycle; this may include switching off social media, the TV and radio for a while. “Making the most of the permitted time for outdoor activity. “[And] doing things they know help them to feel calm and grounded. “If you are a young person – or a family member or friend of a young person – who needs support during this lockdown, consider connecting with eheadspace.” eheadspace is the organisation’s online and telephone support and counselling service, run by qualified mental health professionals. It is free, confidential and available daily between 9am and 1am. Details: headspace.org.au

When John Damrow suffered a stroke at 42 years of age, he had to entirely rethink how he was going to live his life. “I went from a corporate highflyer, to nothing. No work, no job,” Mr Damrow said. “I saw my peers opening businesses and getting promotions, it was kind of demoralising.” After having built a successful career in telecommunications, Mr Damrow tried in vain to find something new to occupy his time, as his stroke left him unable to do things he’d previously enjoyed, such as playing golf and skiing. He tried going back to university and volunteering at the Woodend Neighbourhood House, but these things didn’t give him a sense of purpose and Mr Damrow said he suffered several bouts of depression. But his fortunes turned five years ago, when he saw a flyer for a watercolour painting workshop led by renowned local artist John York. “I really loved it and it gave me a new sense of purpose.” Mr Damrow’s art will be featured at the 33rd Castlemaine Rotary Art Show, which is running from June 11 to June 14. John Damrow with his artwork. (Supplied)

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MY PLACE Avril Good is a Kyneton resident who is set to perform in the 24 Carrot Productions performance entitled The Regina Monologues at the Meat Market Stables in Melbourne later this month. She spoke with Oliver Lees.

The Regina Monologues is all from the perspectives of different queens throughout history. It covers the challenges in their ruling lives and the ways in which they were challenged. The show will comprise 13 monologues from different rulers through history, including Queen Himiko of Japan, Mary Queen of Scots, Queen Isabella of Spain and Queen Njinga of Angola. Each monologue is very different in style. Some are are very comedic, others cover very difficult themes like mental health and body language that are quite confronting. The first performance is a dual monologue with two queens talking to one another, and then the audience can walk around and have a choice of where they’d like to go next. It’s a bit like a choose-your-own-adventure. I think everyone will be able to find something for them. Has your work been impacted by the COVID-19pandemic? We were meant to perform in May last year, but obviously that had to be postponed. We continued throughout the lockdown doing rehearsals via Zoom, to try and keep our head in the game and stay connected and see some friendly faces.

One of the advantages is that we’ve been immersed in our characters for much longer than usual. You rarely get so much time with a character. For me, my character Persephone is always sitting in the back of my mind. Persephone deals with feelings of anxiety and depression, which I felt I could relate through lockdown. I think that’s true for a lot of the performances. Catherine the Great is another character in the performance, and she talks about vaccinations, as she was a pioneer for inoculation in Russia. Originally that topic wouldn’t have been so topical, but now it is. What do you enjoy about the performing arts? I first performed with 24 Carrot Productions five years ago, and that was the first time I had performed since I was in high school. I auditioned and was lucky to be cast. I’m now on the board at the company. I really enjoy the rehearsal process. I don’t have many things in my life where my mind is entirely occupied by what you’re doing. It’s great to have a complete form of escapism. I also love watching other people perform and see how they interpret their roles. I’m really excited we can do live theatre again, we’ve been rehearsing since February last year.

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S Y A D 7 GROUP A SATURDAY, 12 JUNE 05.00 I STUDIO OLIMPICO, ROME

Turkey

Italy

SATURDAY, 12 JUNE 23.00 I OLYMPIC STADIUM, BAKU

Wales

Switzerland

THURSDAY, 17 JUNE 02.00 I OLYMPIC STADIUM, BAKU

Turkey

Wales

THURSDAY, 17 JUNE 05.00 I STUDIO OLIMPICO, ROME

Italy

Switzerland

MONDAY, 21 JUNE 02.00 I OLYMPIC STADIUM, BAKU

Switzerland

Turkey

MONDAY, 21 JUNE 02.00 I STUDIO OLIMPICO, ROME

Italy

Wales

GROUP B SUNDAY, 13 JUNE 02.00 I PARKEN STADIUM, COPENHAGEN

Denmark

Finland

SUNDAY, 13 JUNE 05.00 I KRESTOVSKY STADIUM, SAINT PETERSBURG

Belgium

Russia

WEDNESDAY, 16 JUNE 23.00 I KRESTOVSKY STADIUM, SAINT PETERSBURG

Finland

Russia

FRIDAY, 18 JUNE 02.00 I PARKEN STADIUM, COPENHAGEN

Denmark

Belgium

ROUND OF 16

QUARTER FIN

MATCH 38

MATCH 45

SUNDAY, 27 JUNE 02.00 JOHAN CRUYFF ARENA, AMSTERDAM

SATURDAY, 3 JULY 02.00 KRESTOVSKY STADIUM, SAINT PETERSBURG

RUNNER UP GROUP A

WINNER MATCH 41

RUNNER UP GROUP B

WINNER MATCH 42

TUESDAY, 22 JUNE 05.00 I PARKEN STADIUM, COPENHAGEN

Russia

Denmark

TUESDAY, 22 JUNE 05.00 I KRESTOVSKY STADIUM, SAINT PETERSBURG

Finland

Belgium

GROUP C MONDAY, 14 JUN 02.00 I ARENA NATIONALA, BUCHAREST

Austria

N. Macedonia

MONDAY, 14 JUN 05.00 I JOHAN CRUYFF ARENA, AMSTERDAM

Netherlands

Ukraine

MATCH 37

MATCH 46

SUNDAY, 27 JUNE 05.00 WEMBLEY STADIUM, LONDON

SATURDAY, 3 JULY 02.00 ALLIANZ ARENA, MUNICH

WINNER GROUP A

WINNER MATCH 39

RUNNER UP GROUP C

WINNER MATCH 37

SEMI FINA

MATCH 40 MONDAY, 28 JUNE 02.00 PUSKAS ARENA, BUDAPEST

MATCH 49 WEDNESDAY, 7 JULY 05.00 WEMBLEY STADIUM, LONDON

WINNER GROUP C

THURSDAY, 17 JUNE 23.00 I ARENA NATIONALA, BUCHAREST

Ukraine

N. Macedonia

THIRD PLACE GROUP D/E/F

WINNER MATCH 46 WINNER MATCH 45

FRIDAY, 18 JUNE 05.00 I JOHAN CRUYFF ARENA, AMSTERDAM

Netherlands

Austria

TUESDAY, 22 JUNE 02.00 I JOHAN CRUYFF ARENA, AMSTERDAM

N. Macedonia

Netherlands

MONDAY, 28 JUNE 05.00 LA CARTUJA, SEVILLE

FINAL

MONDAY, 12 JULY 05.00 I WEMBL

WINNER GROUP B

TUESDAY, 22 JUNE 02.00 I ARENA NATIONALA, BUCHAREST

Ukraine

MATCH 39

Austria

WINNER MATCH 49

THIRD PLACE GROUP A/D/E/F

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Croatia

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Scotland S cotll

Czech Republic

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Croatia Cr C roa

Czech Republic

SATURDAY, 19 JUNE 05.00 I WEMBLEY STADIUM, LONDON

England E ngl ng

Scotland

WEDNESDAY, 23 JUNE 05.00 I HAMPDEN PARK, GLASCOW

Croatia C Cr roatt

Scotland

WEDNESDAY, 23 JUNE 05.00 I WEMBLEY STADIUM, LONDON

Czech C zech h Republic

England

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RTER FINALS

ROUND OF 16 MATCH 47

MATCH MAT ATCH 42

SUNDAY, 4 JULY 02.00 OLYMPIC STADIUM, BAKU

TUESDAY, 29 JUNE 02.00 PARKEN STADIUM, COPENHAGEN

WINNER MATCH 40

RUNNER UP GROUP D

WINNER MATCH 38

RUNNER UP GROUP E

Poland Polan n

Slovakia

TUESDAY, 15 JUNE 05.00 I LA CARTUJA, SEVILLE

Spain S pain n

Sweden

FRIDAY, 18 JUNE 23.00 I KRESTOVSKY STADIUM, SAINT PETERSBURG

Sweden

Slovakia

SUNDAY, 20 JUNE 05.00 I LA CARTUJA, SEVILLE

Spain

Poland

THURSDAY, 24 JUNE 02.00 I LA CARTUJA, SEVILLE

MATCH 48 SUNDAY, 4 JULY 05.00 STADIO OLIMPICO, ROME

MATCH 41 TUESDAY, 29 JUNE 05.00 ARENA NATIONALA, BUCHAREST

WINNER MATCH 43

WINNER GROUP F

WINNER MATCH 44

THIRD PLACE GROUP A/B/C

MI FINALS

MATCH 44 MATCH 50 THURSDAY, 08 JULY 05.00 WEMBLEY STADIUM, LONDON

WEDNESDAY, 30 JUNE 02.00 WEMBLEY STADIUM, LONDON WINNER GROUP D

Slovakia

Spain

THURSDAY, 24 JUNE 02.00 I KRESTOVSKY STADIUM, SAINT PETERSBURG

Sweden

Poland

GROUP F WEDNESDAY, 16 JUNE 02.00 I PUSKAS ARENA, BUDAPEST

Hungary

Portugal

WEDNESDAY, 16 JUNE 05.00 I ALLIANZ ARENA, MUNICH

France

Germany

SATURDAY, 19 JUNE 23.00 I PUSKAS ARENA, BUDAPEST

WINNER MATCH 48 WINNER MATCH 47

RUNNER UP GROUP F

INAL WINNER MATCH 50

France

SUNDAY, 20 JUNE 02.00 I ALLIANZ ARENA, MUNICH

MATCH 43 WEDNESDAY, 30 JUNE 05.00 HAMPDEN PARK, GLASCOW

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Hungary Portugal Portugal

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France

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Germany

Hungary

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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/

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Through the lens Photographer Damjan Janevski captured these photos of the lunar eclipse on May 26, starting about 7pm with the total eclipse about 9.15pm. The photo is a series of five photos of the moon going through the different stages of the eclipse.

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

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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Playing cards, making friends Conservation volunteers Join the Friends of Cobbledicks Ford for conservation work in the reserve on the second Friday of the month, 10am-noon, March to October. Registrations open 9.30am in the carpark. BYO water bottle and gloves. Tools provided. ■ John, 0407 546 235, cobbledicksford@gmail.com

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

Knit & Natter All welcome to join this social crafting group, running at the Melton South Community Centre each Monday from 10am-noon. Bring along any knitting or crochet projects and work on them while

Singing group Join the Melton South Community Singers at the Melton South Community Centre on the first and third Tuesday of each month. ■ Sue, 0400 082 413

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Sunbury and Cobaw Community Health created a gallery of portraits of the LGBT community. Pictured are project workers Mez and B. (Damjan Janevski) 238522_01

Building rainbow bridges In the Macedon Ranges, a new project is connecting queer people across the generational divide, writes Oliver Lees.

unded by the Australian government’s Regional Arts Fund and facilitated by Sunbury and Cobaw Community Health’s (SCCH) WayOut program, the Rainbow Bridges project provides a forum for young and old members of the LGTIQA+ community to share their experiences. SCCH project worker B usually specialises her work toward people more than 25 years of age, but said the idea to create an intergenerational program came after consulting her colleague, Mez, who typically runs programs for the youth.

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Mez hangs one of the portraits. (Damjan Janevski) 238522_02

“And that was captured really well, I think many were actually surprised about how much they got out of the process and all of the interviews were quite different. “I think ultimately they felt seen.” As an older participant, Drew can attest to the value of the project. “In some ways there were a lot of commonalities,” he said, explaining his experience of getting to know the younger participants. “Obviously some of the cultural change is enormous. “I think that’s absolutely wonderful, the fact that most families accept homosexuality and that was demonstrated with the Yes vote. “But for kids that feel different, there are no obvious role models, so in order to grow up with a sense of belonging you have to find your

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queer peers, and that’s the same today as it was for me.” Living in Bendigo in the 1970s, Drew lived with his partner and was open about his sexuality at a time when homosexuality was illegal. He attended St Paul’s Cathedral in the area, but said he decided to leave after feeling unwelcome. “On one occasion, the Vicar pulled me aside and told me I was living in sin,” Drew said. “I thought to myself, this seems to be more of a problem for you than it is for me, and I left.” Decades later, Drew was welcomed back into that exact same church group. In 2019, Drew married his partner, Noel, who is a member of the clergy at St Paul’s Cathedral in Bendigo.

“I’m accepted by that community now,” he said. “It’s quite bizarre, the church that I was estranged from is now something I love and am a part of, but it just shows how much things have changed.” Noel, who was also a participant in the program, said he had a much different experience, as he only came to terms with his sexuality later in life. “Once I realised, I had this terrific feeling of knowing who I am,” he said. “I’m now physically, spiritually and emotionally free, and I know I can fully love myself because I know who I am.” After running for two weeks at the Old Auction House, the photographic exhibit has been shifted to the SCCH office in Kyneton, where it will stay on permanent display. The project was celebrated with a private opening where participants, project workers and friends and families were invited to view the works. Younger participant and Sunbury resident Brittany said it was valuable to hear of the experience of others. “I thought watching the other interviews that it turned out brilliantly,” she said. “How much people [in the past] had to lean on each other and the fact they didn’t have as many safe spaces. “My friends have had quite safe spaces in comparison.” Looking ahead, Mez said this project was just the beginning. We have learnt so much and we definitely want to do more intergenerational things,” she said. “We recognise the importance of creating connections between community members.” The photographs can be viewed at the SCCH office at 1 Caroline Chisholm Drive, Kyneton from 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday. To view the Rainbow Bridges interviews, visit: https://www.sunburycobaw.org.au/ rainbow-bridges/

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No. 032

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

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Systematic (10) Losers (8) As one (6) Playthings (4) Mean (7) Bird of prey (5) Inexorable (10) Prized items (9) Protector (8) Filled (with holes, e.g.) (7) Recommended; guided (7) 22 Imprudent (6) 23 Vishnu worshipper (5) 25 Scorch (4)

Solid geometric figure (5) Thwart (9) Energy (11) Ovum (3) Presented for the first time (10) Free from danger (4) Looked at (8) Modern (6) Strand (6) Drink (8) Conceal (4) Perks (10) Nothing (3) Coiffeur (11) Jocks, etc. (9) Flanks (5)

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ACROSS 1 4 9 10 11

DOWN Head of state (9) Passivity (7)

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Today’s Aim: 23 words: Good 34 words: Very good

TWEE WOKS WOVE 5 LETTERS ABHOR ACIDS ADOBE ADORE AGILE BEGIN BIBLE BRAND CHINA EARNS ENDOW ERASE EXIST GLEAM HALVE HASTE

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TENSE TESTS THETA TILES VERSE WISPS WORRY 6 LETTERS ASSAIL TRACTS 7 LETTERS ELLIPSE EPISODE

MOLESTS REWROTE SEEDIER SURPASS 8 LETTERS ASSUREDS DUSTIEST STRIKERS TABULATE 10 LETTERS AMPERSANDS ASTERISKED

bound, bout, bruin, bruit, brunt, brut, bunt, burg, burin, burn, burnt, burton, doubt, doubting, dour, drub, drug, dung, during, gourd, gout, ground, grout, grub, grunt, OBTRUDING, outbid, outing, rotund, round, rout, routing, ruin, ruing, rung, runt, tour, touring, tubing, turbid, turbo, turgid, turn, undo, unit, unto

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No. 032 Insert the missing letters to make 10 words – five reading across the grid and five reading down. NOTE: more than one solution may be possible

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QUICK QUIZ

What is the main ingredient in the Scandinavian dish gravlax?

What was the name of the man who assassinated U.S. president Abraham Lincoln?

Who was the first female premier of an Australian state?

Which US city is famous for a 1947 purported UFO incident?

Black Forest Cake is named after a wooded mountain range in which European country?

In which state is the oldest university in Australia?

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9 3 7 8 1 5 2 4 6

8 5 2 9 6 4 1 7 3

Using the nine letters in the grid, how many words of four letters or more can you list? The centre letter must be included and each letter may only be used once. No colloquial or foreign words. No capitalised nouns, apostrophes or plural words ending in “s”.

9-LETTER WORD

46 words: Excellent

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WORDFIT

Who played Dr Alan Grant in Jurassic Park and Jurassic Park III?

Which country was formerly known as Southern Rhodesia?

Which opera singer received the Australian of the Year Award in 1961?

10 What was the only film directed by Alfred Hitchcock (pictured) to win an Academy Award for Best Picture? ANSWERS: 1. Salmon 2. John Wilkes Booth 3. Dr. Carmen Lawrence (WA) 4. Roswell, New Mexico 5. Germany 6. NSW (University of Sydney) 7. Sam Neill 8. Zimbabwe 9. Dame Joan Sutherland 10. Rebecca

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New sweetheart of the track By Shaun Campbell A French-bred trotter has announced herself as a potential future star with a beauty of a win at Tabcorp Park Melton on Saturday night. Hopeful Beauty, the product of French stallion Brillantissime and French mare Beauty Life, overcame a back-row draw to win the Aldebaran Park Sweetheart Trot Final in impressive fashion. After settling towards the rear, driver Jason Lee took advantage of a slow pace up front to whiz the mare around to the lead with a lap to go before careering away to win by 15 metres in a 2:00.6 mile rate. She has now won three of her last five starts and Lee told Trots Vision after the race her stable expected more to come. “[Trainer] Anton [Golino] has always had the opinion that she’ll keep getting better,” Lee said. “[He] just had to teach her to be a racehorse and she’s starting to put it all together.” Lee said he needed a “bit of luck” for the mid-race move to pay off. “I was sort of half-happy where we were, knowing that we would probably be able to follow Josh [Duggan on La Serana] into the race,” he said. “[But] the speed had sort of slackened out of it a little bit; I just thought we’d take off and chance our arm – it came off and we looked good, if it hadn’t we would have looked bad.” Lee said the win showed Hopeful Beauty had more than one string to her bow. “I have sort of always had a soft spot for her in that I think she is really fast and eventually she will be able to get off the gate pretty good too,” he said. “The other thing is I think she is pretty tough, which she’s shown tonight. I think as she gets down in grade it’s not going to worry

Sirletic overcame a talented field to win the TAB Long May We Play Pace. (Stuart McCormick)

her whether she has to come with one run or have to do a little bit of work, and I think that’s her best attribute.” Hopeful Beauty’s commanding win wasn’t the only trotting highlight from Saturday night – Norquay returned to the winners’ list in the Hyland Racing Colours Trot, as did Royal Charlotte in the Dynamic Print Group Trot. And star Sparkling Success added yet another Group 3 win to his impressive resume in the Niota Bloodstock I Didnt Do It Trotters Free

For All. The pacers didn’t disappoint either, with Torrid Saint’s win in the Allied Express Pace a big talking point after the five-year-old paced roughly at the line. But HRV chairman of stewards Brett Day told Trots Vision it didn’t cost the five-year-old the race because he maintained his gait to the line. And Sirletic overcame a talented field to win the TAB Long May We Play Pace in a sizzling 1:52.3 mile rate for Josh and David Aiken.

Josh said the seven-year-old, a consistent top-level placegetter, had to be driven as a sit-sprinter but possessed the “electric speed” needed to win a Group 1 race with the right run. “He is going to be the sort of horse that, with that turn of foot, he’ll run into the money most weeks,” he said. “Obviously driven that way he is going to have some bad luck at times, but when he gets the split he shows how deadly he is.”

SPORTS QUIZ 1. In what year was the first Melbourne Cup run? 2. In what year did Snowboarding make its Winter Olympics debut? 3. What country was Marnus Labuschagne born in? 4. Of Floyd Mayweather Jr’s 50 wins as a boxer, how many of those were achieved by knockout? 5. What European country currently has 98 active players in the National Hockey League?

7. Who finished runner-up to Germany in the 2014 FIFA World Cup? 8. How many teams are there in England’s County Cricket competition? 9. Which American gymnast pulled off a Yurchenko double pike vault, something never achieved before, in May 2021? 10. Geelong has a team in the Australian Baseball League entirely made up of players from which country? 11. In what year did Tiger Woods win his first major tournament?

6. Geva Mentor is the captain of which Super Netball team?

12. Who is the captain of the Western Bulldogs?

Minjee Lee

13. After Cameron Smith, who has played the second most career NRL games? 14. What is the only country to have medalled in every Olympics baseball tournament? 15. In NFL Football, how many yards does a major penalty cost a team? 16. Redzel won the first two editions of which Australian horse race? 17. In what New Zealand city will a Supercars Championship event be held in 2021? 18. In what year did the first season of the National Basketball League take place? 19. What is the record for the most red cards awarded in a single soccer match? 20. After the United States and Australia, which country has the next largest amount of Olympic swimming medals?’

21. Teams including West Coast Fever, Melbourne Vixens and Collingwood Magpies compete in which sports league? 22. By what name was NBL team Melbourne United known by until May 2014? 23. Australian professionals Minjee Lee and Hannah Green are both ranked in the top twenty of which sports’s world rankings? 24. Who was awarded the 2011 Dally M Player of the Year? 25. Which team holds the record for most W-League Grand Final wins, with four?

26. Nick Hockley was recently appointed as full-time CEO of which sporting organisation? 27. Jamie Whincup holds the record for most Supercars championship titles with how many? 28. Which team was defeated by Burleigh Bears 88-0 in a recent Rugby League Gold Coast A grade match? 29. Pioneer Park Racecourse is located in which Australian state or territory? 30. The Vegas Golden Knights are a professional team in which sport?

Tiger Woods 1. 1861 2. 1998 3. South Africa 4. 27 5. Sweden 6. Collingwood Magpies 7. Argentina 8. 18 9. Simone Biles 10. South Korea 11. 1997 12. Marcus Bontempelli 13. Cooper Cronk 14. Cuba 15. 15 yards 16. The Everest 17. Auckland 18. 1979 19. 36 20. East Germany 21. Super Netball 22. Melbourne Tigers 23. Golf 24. Billy Slater 25. Melbourne City 26. Cricket Australia 27. Seven 28. Southport Tigers 29. Northern Territory 30. Ice Hockey

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SPORT Young Kangaroos strive to improve

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The only way is up for the Sunbury Kangaroos, according to coach Leigh Sporle as his side continues to play its young talent in division 1 of the Essendon District Football League. The Kangaroos gained promotion into division 1 after going undefeated in their 2019 season in division 2. But Sporle, in his first year of coaching the club, said the team has undergone wholesale change since that premiership-winning 2019 side. “We lost a large number of players after that year,” Sporle, who notched 250 games as a player at the Kangaroos before rejoining as coach, said. “We’ve also had a large number of injuries, so there’s been weeks where we’ve had around 14 players with under 10 games of senior football experience. “I doubt there are any other clubs in the league playing with such a young side. “My focus is to keep things enjoyable and

keep getting games into these young guys, it’s only a matter of time before we turn it around.” Among their injured stars is premiership ruckman Brenton Sutherland. Sutherland was a crucial piece in their unbeaten 2019 run, finishing second in the club’s best and fairest as well as best on ground in the grand final. The Kangaroos currently sit in ninth place on the ladder with two wins and five losses. The team has lost four straight after a promising start to the season with wins over Rupertswood and Taylors Lakes. Spurle said two wins was a promising return for their first season in division 1. “For me, it’s interesting because people thought we weren’t going to win a game, most people would have had us finishing dead last,” he said. “I’ll admit that the top three sides are a big challenge for us, but from there I think we can win most games.

“We’ve had three games where we’ve only lost by six goals or under, so we’ve been in the hunt.” The extension of Victoria’s coronavirus lockdown has seen community sport put on hold for the past two weeks. As the EDFL is classed within metropolitan Melbourne, all games and training have been temporarily suspended. The league took to social media following the announcement of the extended lockdown, stating that it will endeavour to reschedule games that have had to be cancelled. Sporle said as coach, it’s his job to keep the team engaged while games and training are limited. “Most guys play for enjoyment and to get away from the daily grind, so we’re really hopeful it can come back soon,” he said. Oliver Lees

Basketball stalwart recognised

Lily Scanlon representing the Victorian under-20 team earlier this year. (Basketball Victoria)

Scanlon joins Boomers By Oliver Lees Basketball prodigy Lily Scanlon has officially signed with the Deakin Melbourne Boomers for the upcoming WNBL season. The 20-year-old former Sunbury Jets player has had an eventful past few years, first signing for the Canberra Capitals in 2019, before moving to the US to play with Gonzaga University in the top flight college basketball league. Scanlon said she’s looking forward to playing in front of some familiar faces. “It’s so exciting to be able to play in front of a home crowd with my friends and family in the stands,” she said. “I’m looking forward to challenging myself, day in and day out, and prove that I deserve to be there. I think I’ll slot in well.” Scanlon has already tasted success in the WNBL. After signing on as a development player with the Capitals for the 2019-20 season, the side went on to win the grand final. The point guard then fulfilled a childhood

dream of playing college basketball, when she moved to Washington State to play with Gonzaga in August 2020. Scanlon said the team had to play through adversity. “There were a lot of COVID cases in the US at that time, so it was pretty different to a regular season,” she said. “We didn’t have fans in the stadium and at times we were getting tested every day in the lead-up to matches. “But we dealt with it as a team and it actually helped us get closer to one another. “I was able travel to heaps of different states so it was still so awesome to be a part of.” Her time with Gonzaga included a first round exit from the NCAA Tournament known as March Madness, where college sides from across the state compete in a single game elimination tournament. Scanlon said her decision to return to Australia was motivated by a desire to be closer to home and pursue a career in domestic competition. Although the WNBL season doesn’t kick off

until later this year, Scanlon has been keeping fresh in the NBL1 league. Playing for the Eltham Wildcats, who sit fourth on the table, she said she’s happy with the team’s performance. “As I used to play for the Bulleen Boomers it’s a little like I’ve gone over to the dark side playing for the rival,” she said. “We’ve started off the season really well, it’s been a lot of fun and we have a pretty strong team.” Scanlon has starred for the Wildcats, averaging 16 points, three rebounds and two assists per game, shooting 46 per cent from the field. Her best game came in the Wildcat’s round four win over Hobart, where she dropped 25 points shooting 64 per cent from the floor. Having previously played for the Australian Gems in the under-19 and the under-17 Sapphires, Scanlon is hoping she can once again represent her country at the highest level. “I want to play for the Opals,” she said. “I’ve wanted it ever since I was young and I’m going to keep working to get there.”

A stalwart of the Macedon Ranges basketball scene has been honoured for his quarter century of service to the community. Former Macedon Ranges Basketball Association (MRBA) player, president and coach Michael Grantham was announced as a recipient of the Silver Service Award as part of Basketball Victoria’s 2020 Awards announcement. Former MRBA president Megan Condron said Grantham deserved to be showered in praise. “He’s incredible, such a humble person, and also very respectful of everyone having their own individual journeys,” Condron said. “When I was president, it was a time of enormous growth and Michael was an important support for me. “To have someone with that knowledge to help me figure my way through was really valuable. “He’s a doer, always in the community doing things without wanting any fanfare. It’s fitting that he’s recognised.” Across 25 years of service, Grantham has been involved in laying the foundation for a number of the MRBA’s programs. In 2001, while still president of the club, Grantham assembled the MRBA’s first representative squad to compete at the Basketball Victoria Country Championships. For the past 13 years Grantham has been running an inclusive basketball program every Sunday. Condron said the program was indicative of his character. Grantham said the community had been showing their gratitude. “The messages I’ve received from the community this week have been very much appreciated,” he said. “It’s a very long time to do anything, I started getting involved here as a player and then my kids played too.” Grantham was also involved in creating the early feasibility study for the expansion of basketball facilities in the Macedon Ranges, which has snowballed into a larger push for a new regional sports hub in the area. Grantham said his reason for sticking with the club for so long was simple. “It’s the people,” he said. Oliver Lees

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