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Back to the rock After four weeks closure due to COVID-19 restrictions and extreme weather, the Hanging Rock Cafe has reopened to the public. Cafe owner Briony Duff-Tytler said she was looking forward to having customers return again. “We’re really glad to be open in time for some of the school holidays at least,” Ms Duff-Tytler said. “There’s been a lot of clean-up in the park [since the storm]. “We were just glad everything was OK, we didn’t know what we we’re going to be walking into.” The cafe opened its doors last Thursday as part of the Hanging Rock staged reopening, which also included public access to picnic areas, shelters, the dam and the base walking track. The walk to the summit of Hanging Rock remains closed to the public. Macedon Ranges residents who have lunch in the cafe will receive a free exit ticket from the park. Details: https://hangingrockcafe.com. au/

Hanging Rock Cafe owner Briony Duff-Tytler with chef Matt Haddad and front of house supervisor Dustyn Moore. (Supplied)

Let the show go on Macedon Ranges Music Festival organiser Jimmy O’Hare has added his voice to a push to help the entertainment, arts and hospitality sectors recover from COVID-19 lockdowns. Mr O’Hare was one of several notable entertainment names, including Melbourne Symphony Orchestra managing director Sophie Galaise and Mushroom Group chief executive officer Matt Gudinski, to sign an open letter to Victoria’s chief health officer Brett Sutton highlighting the economic hardship caused by lockdowns. “I have friends that went from playing massive shows to working in abattoirs and warehouses,

and they were the ones lucky enough to find other employment,” Mr O’Hare said. “It’s a huge industry of people struggling that we rarely get to see behind the curtain. “I wanted to put my voice toward a cause where so many workers don’t have one.” The state government had planned to ease COVID-19 restrictions on July 1 to allow 100 per cent capacity at theatres, among other things. But the easing of restrictions was put on hold due to the surge in coronavirus cases across the country. Theatre capacity remains at 50 per cent to a total of 1000 people and crowds at public events remain at 50 per cent and 25,000 total people. Hospitality venues can serve up to 300 people

while dance floors remain closed. According to an RMIT University study released in February, more than 26,000 jobs had been lost in the arts and recreation sector, while 58 per cent of surveyed respondents were considering leaving the industry entirely. Sunbury-based BoilOver Performance Ensemble’s show BUOY was to be held on June 26, but it has now been postponed until September. BoilOver’s creative director Carmen Maddison said it was a difficult but necessary decision to make. “We would have had to reduce the audience numbers from 200 to about 40 which not only impacts our budget, but also would have affected

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Roads ‘unsuitable’ for soil trucks By Oliver Lees Increased congestion from the West Gate Tunnel soil relocation project will cause “mayhem” on Sunbury’s roads, according to Hume councillors. Last month Transurban and builder CPB-John Holland signed a contract to commence building the facility required to receive and treat the soil at the Hi-Quality site on Sunbury Road. According to a report presented to a Hume council meeting on September 7, 2020, trucks will transport soil to Hi-Quality’s site 24-hours a day, seven days a week for 18 to 24 months.

Speaking at a council meeting last week, councillor Jack Medcraft said there are “serious issues” that need to be addressed before the project begins. “It’s going to be mayhem,” Cr Medcraft said. “The thought of using B-double trucks over the Bulla-Diggers Rest Road absolutely frightens me.” Cr Medcraft’s comments were in response to a letter to the council from Transport Infrastructure Minister Jacinta Allan, dated May 24. In the letter, Ms Allan said the state government was still deciding on the route that would be used to transport the toxic soil.

“I’m advised that a route to Hi-Quality via Vineyard Road is not being proposed,” Ms Allan said. “Other routes to access Hi-Quality, including via the Tullamarine Freeway and Sunbury Road, and via the Calder Freeway and Bulla-Diggers Rest Road, are being considered. “As part of this consideration, assessments are also being carried out on the Deep Creek [Bulla] Bridge at Bulla and the Jacksons Creek Bridge on Bulla-Diggers Rest Road, for their ability to …cater for the predicted traffic loads.” Cr Jodi Jackson said the use of Bulla-Diggers Rest Road is “absolutely not acceptable”. “This is a road that is funded, maintained and will be upgraded in a time in the future by

our ratepayers,” Cr Jackson said. “I don’t think it is in the best interest of our ratepayers, to be footing the bill for maintenance works along this road.” Mayor Joseph Haweil said council will meet with Ms Allan to voice community concerns. “I drove over the Bulla-Diggers Rest Road yesterday…it beggars belief that you could send hundreds of trucks over that road,” Cr Haweil said. Hi-Quality has commissioned an independent structural inspection of the Bulla Bridge to ensure its suitability. This review found that the bridge is in good condition and able to handle the anticipated truck movements.

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Monet Lewis, Kyle Hayes, Michael Smith, Shyla McPhail and Kirk Close were among the 2020 Youth Award recipients. (Supplied)

Awards acknowledge youths Nominations are now open for the Macedon Ranges council’s 2021 Youth Awards. Individuals or groups of young people between the ages of 12 and 25 can be nominated for one of six award categories which highlight a contribution to the community. Shyla McPhail, who received a youth award in 2020, said she felt “very privileged” to receive the ‘Good Deeds’ Award, which recognises individuals who support the wellbeing of others. “I would recommend that many people stand up and nominate someone that is doing something amazing,” she said. Other award categories recognise

perseverance through adversity (Will Power), pursuit of passion for creativity (Pure Imagination), notable recreational and physical activity (Nicely Played), excelling in mentorship (Skilling It) and those who shine a light on important social issues (Well Aware). Macedon Ranges council youth services worker Terence Jaensch said the unique categories were designed to allow for a greater number of nominations. “The categories have opened up possibilities, more in line with what young people are engaging in,” Mr Jaensch said. “It’s really wide-ranging, some young people have been

awarded for mental health advocacy, as well as creatives. “We want to honour everyone that is attempting to do good in the community.” Last year council had more than 40 nominations for the Youth Awards. Mayor Jennifer Anderson said the awards give recognition to young people who can be an “unacknowledged force” in the community. Nominations close before midnight Sunday, August 8. Details: mrsc.vic.gov.au/youthawards

The lower house seats of Sunbury and Macedon will remain largely unchanged under proposed revisions of the state’s electoral boundaries. Gowanbrae will be transferred from Sunbury to Niddrie under the changes put forward by the Electoral Boundary Commission (EBC). The commission noted that submissions to the revision process indicated the south-east of Gowanbrae had “little in common” with Sunbury. Macedon was one of 11 districts that will remain unchanged, despite a Liberal Party submission that proposed abolishing the district and replacing it with a Midlands District. The EBC said it does not propose to change Macedon as it has clearly defined boundaries to the north, west and east. The redivision of electoral boundaries for both houses of state Parliament has been carried out to ensure each vote in state elections has equal value. Electoral Commissioner Warwick Gately said he was pleased with the engagement from Victorians and encouraged more people to have their say. “The EBC in December 2020 invited submissions from the public, and received 58 submissions – five from political parties, 15 from organisations and community groups and 38 from individuals,” Mr Gately said. “Anyone interested in providing comment on the proposed boundaries should lodge a written submission before 5pm Friday, July 30.” Oliver Lees

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End date for virtual meetings By Oliver Lees Hume councillors will not be allowed to attend meetings virtually after April, 2022. At a meeting last week, a majority of councillors voted to discontinue the use of virtual meetings when the current emergency provisions of the Local Government Act 2020 expire on April 27, 2022. Cr Karen Sherry said councillors who do not attend meetings in-person miss out on valuable interaction, which creates a “collegiate atmosphere” among councillors.

“It is not an onerous task to attend one meeting a fortnight in-person, particularly if councillors also have access to carer provisions if they have dependents and or caring responsibilities,” Cr Sherry said. “[It] ensures that all councillors and the public gallery can engage in person. Indeed, council meetings are one of the few places that residents can engage with all the councillors at one time.” On June 10, Local Government Victoria (LGV) issued a bulletin seeking submissions to reform virtual participation at meetings by June 30, 2021.

Hume councillors could vote to allow an automatic entitlement for councillors to attend meetings virtually; to allow councillors to seek approval to attend meetings virtually; or to discontinue the use of virtual meetings. The third option was selected by council. Mayor Joseph Haweil said video livestream of council meetings to the public would not be affected by the decision. Cr Jodi Jackson said she was “really disappointed” that LGV had not sought community consultation before the matter was brought to council.

Cr Trevor Dance said council’s virtual meetings had been “very successful”. “As a councillor and a resident, I find this new process excellent and makes even my time as a councillor far more productive,” Cr Dance said. “Rather than sitting for hours in the car travelling to council meetings… that time … will be better spent with our residents.” Cr Jarrod Bell said he didn’t believe councillors could be “an active and strong part of this team” if they did not regularly attend council meetings in-person.”

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Search for festival volunteers The Sunbury StreetLife Festival committee is on the lookout for more volunteers to help showcase the best of local business. Last week the volunteer group elected its committee to begin organising the festival, which will be held on Sunday, November 21 on O’Shanassy Street. Newly elected committee president Simmone Cottom said a lot of work will have to go into preparations to make sure the event is COVIDSafe. “After COVID-19 I wanted to give back to the community and help them get back to how they

were before,” Ms Cottom said. “This year we’re going to have QR codes for everybody to scan and a track going one way so that we can regulate the number of people. “We invite anyone who would like to be involved in planning to come and give us a hand. “We’re also reaching out to any businesses that would like to be involved.” The festival was cancelled in 2020 due to COVID-19 lockdown. In 2019, the event attracted more than 100 businesses that set up stalls and sold a range of

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goods and services. This year the committee is also appealing to any performers who would like to participate in the festival. Ms Cottom said the festival was a perfect opportunity to support the community. “I really want to make sure it [the festival] can happen again in a safe way,” she said. “Let’s get behind small businesses and bring people together.” Details: https://www.facebook.com/ sunburystreetlifefestival Oliver Lees

Hume and Macedon Ranges councils are well on their way to establishing four-bin services, as the state government announced funding to roll-out the reform. The system will include a new purple-lidded bin for households to separate glass recycling and a Food Organics Garden Organics (FOGO) bins if not already provided. Macedon Ranges council’s assets and operations director, Shane Walden, said the shire had started transitioning to a four-bin service in February last year, which includes the roll-out of the green-lidded FOGO bin. “The glass-only bin service started in February 2020 and FOGO bins have been introduced in stages with the stage two roll-out to all remaining areas of the shire starting last week on July 1,” Mr Walden said. The state government has pledged $127 million to assist all 79 councils improve drop-off facilities, buy new bins, deliver education and form infrastructure. Hume council offers a garbage, recycling and organic bin collection. Hume council’s sustainable infrastructure and services director, Peter Waite said the funding announcement will factor into the council’s upcoming waste and litter strategy, which is expected to be brought before council in the next six months. Last month, Hume council started offering free small indoor bins, or ‘caddies’, to encourage residents to divert food scraps from landfill. Details: https://www.hume.vic.gov.au Oliver Lees

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Green light for Sunbury meditation retreat The development of a meditation retreat in Sunbury, based on Buddhism principles, is one step closer. The Dhammakaya Society of Victoria, a charitable organisation that teaches meditation, had its application to renovate land at 380 Lancefield Road approved last week. The charity intends to develop three single storey buildings for use as a meditation centre and accommodation for up to 150 guests. Hume councillor Karen Sherry said the development would attract people to the area. “I personally believe that this is a good use of the land out there in an area that will eventually join an urban growth zone, simply because a

meditation centre is an attraction,” Cr Sherry said. “It’s not like a factory or a processing centre or something like that, it’s an attraction and will attract many residents to the area.” Cr Jack Medcraft said the centre would also be a positive for the people of Hume. “I think there’s a few nervous Nellies who need a bit of stress relief and I’m very glad that something like this is being built,” Cr Medcraft said. Popular in Thailand and other parts of Southeast Asia, Dhammakaya meditation intends to focus the individual’s attention to the centre of the body to calm the mind. Dhammakaya Society of Victoria president

and head teaching monk Ronrawee first moved to Australia from Thailand 20 years ago. Ronrawee told Star Weekly he is hoping to develop a space that can help people relax from the stresses of life. “These days people are running around and they have no rest, they struggle to sleep and maintain their physical and mental health,” Ronrawee said. “Meditation is the first step to a healthy mind. We’re going to organise classes so that people can come and learn how to relax and let go. When we have a relaxed mind, we have no stress, so we can be peaceful.” Ronrawee said the charity first settled on

the location in Sunbury in 2014 due to its quiet nature and proximity to the city. A total of five objections had been raised through Hume council’s public notice process. The concerns included impact to the rural character of the location, traffic impacts and wastewater treatment concerns. Ronrawee said his organisation had provided council with the relevant documentation that he hopes will bring no further objections. “People were also concerned about the environment and the look of the area, but this is no problem, because we love the trees, too.” Oliver Lees

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Kyneton and District Town Square Co-op chair Rob Bakes, Neil Spencer and Debra Anderson. (Supplied)

Community hub closer By Oliver Lees A site operator has been appointed to lead the transformation of the Old Kyneton Primary School into a community hub. Heritage management organisation Working Heritage will be responsible for the revitalisation works in collaboration with Creative Victoria. The project will receive a $12 million investment from the state government to turn the 161-year-old bluestone school building on Baynton Street into an arts space. Macedon MP Mary-Anne Thomas said Working Heritage’s track record of managing publicly-owned heritage sites will be a boost for the project. “Through this new partnership, we are excited to be able to deliver on the community’s ambition for this site and get to work on reactivating and transforming this local icon for generations to come.”

The appointment follows three years of community consultation following the school’s closure in March 2018. The Kyneton and District Town Square Co-op has been advocating for the space be reimagined with a community-minded approach. Co-op chair Rob Bakes said he did not oppose the appointment, but remains concerned that a lack of consultation could see the interests of the immediate community deprioritised. “We don’t want to be adversarial, we want to collaborate, but the big divide has been between tourist dollars and the interests of the people of Kyneton,” Mr Bakes said. “In uncertain times community becomes absolutely important, so it’s not necessarily about spending a lot of money, it’s about actually engaging the community as an equal partner for this space.” The co-op lodged its own formal expression of interest to manage the future vision of the

historic plot. The proposal, which included a town square, community garden and amphitheatre, was rejected. Mr Bakes said a survey by the community group, which attracted 270 responses from locals, highlighted that and a town square was top of the list of priorities. “The co-op has significantly dug into the needs of the community and we want to be sure that those things happen,” he said. “Most important is a sense of wellbeing, a sense of belonging and a sense of place. If you don’t engage the community, you’re going to miss the mark on those things.” Working Heritage acting chair Kerry Anderson said the organisation would endeavour to appoint a Kyneton-based manager and consult the community directly. “Working Heritage is looking forward to working with the community and key partners to bring new purpose to the old school site.”

Victorians are being urged to hand in any unwanted, unregistered or illegal firearms as part of a national amnesty. The amnesty is an Australian-first, according to Victoria Police, and is an opportunity for people in possession of illegal or unregistered firearms, parts or ammunition to anonymously surrender them to their nearest licensed dealer, without fear of prosecution. The decision to launch the amnesty as permanent follows a successful 2017 firearms amnesty, which aimed to reduce the availability of unregistered firearms and illegal weapons to those not wanting them for lawful purposes, police said. Licensing and Regulation Division acting Superintendent John Cahill said that while the amnesty is permanent, members of the public should hand in firearms “without delay”. “We are again urging the community to take a moment and think about any old firearms they may have laying around the house or in storage – if these items are unregistered and not in use, they are a sitting duck for opportunistic thieves on the lookout for firearms,” he said. “Illegal and unregistered firearms are a key component of so many serious crimes across the state, including homicides, shootings, armed robberies and drug offences. “This amnesty aims to reduce the number of illegal or unregistered firearms in the community, which will ultimately mean less serious crimes and a safer community.” The amnesty comes as 5403 firearm offences were recorded in Victoria in the year to March, 2021. Hume and Melton were in the top five government areas for recorded firearm offences. Hume topped the list with 264 offences recorded in the year to March 2021. Melton had 255 in the same period. Geelong (260), Casey (257) and Latrobe (241) were also in the top five. Details: crimestoppers.com.au/ firearmamnesty Michaela Meade

Shoppers dig deep to join fight against MND Shoppers at Sunbury Coles have shown their generous spirit, with the store the second top fundraising store in Victoria as part of a campaign to raise funds to fight Motor Neurone Disease (MND). The store, on the corner of Evans Street and Riddell Road, raised more than $48,000 in just six weeks toward the charity organisation FightMND, which assists researchers

attempting to find effective treatments for the disease. MND affects the function of nerve cells which ultimately inhibits an individual’s ability to control their muscles and general body function. There is currently no known effective treatment to curb the effects of the disease. Almost $100,000 was raised across Sunbury

and the Macedon Ranges at stores in Sunbury, Woodend and Gisborne. Funds were raised through sales of Big Freeze7 beanies, as well as 10 cents from every purchase of Coles brand pork. FightMND campaign director Ben Daniher said he was thankful to everyone involved in the fundraising effort. “We are incredibly grateful to have Coles as

our major Big Freeze partner, your contribution to our success cannot be underestimated,” Mr Daniher said. “And of course a big thank you to our FightMND Army around Australia for buying their Big Freeze beanies at Coles and Coles Express stores.” Oliver Lees

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Macedon Ranges council has pledged to waste less this month by taking up the Plastic Free July Challenge. Now in its 10th year, the Plastic Free July Challenge encourages participants to find sustainable, plastic-free alternatives for everyday lifestyle purchases. Macedon Ranges mayor Jennifer Anderson said council staff will be taking on personal plastic-free challenges and sharing information about how the community can reduce their use of single-use plastics. “We’ve supported Plastic Free July over the years, and in 2021, the council is stepping up its involvement to bring the community together on the issue of waste reduction,” Cr Anderson said. “Residents of the Macedon Ranges will find many local businesses already providing

great alternative ways of packaging goods. “These alternatives include plastic-free, long-lasting, reusable and easily recyclable products as alternatives to single-use plastics. This is a great opportunity to buy local whilst taking the challenge of Plastic-free July.” An estimated 326 million people took part in the challenge last year, with participants reducing their household waste and recycling by close to 5 per cent. Cr Anderson said council can play a part in encouraging environmentally-friendly habits in the community. “Once you start making some changes during Plastic Free July, you will learn how easy it is to continue them.”

Have your say Macedon Ranges council is encouraging residents to have their say on the council’s draft economic development strategy 2021-2031. The strategy will aim to provide a vision for economic development, job creation, education and training and COVID-19 recovery. Feedback is open until August 9. Details: mrsc.vic.gov.au FOR BREAKING NEWS, VISIT Web: starweekly.com.au Sunbury & Macedon Ranges Star Weekly @starweeklynews @star_weekly

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Lockdowns help drive down thefts By Michaela Meade Theft is down across the board in Hume, according to new Crime Statistics Agency (CSA) data. According to the CSA, the number of thefts recorded in Hume decreased in the 12 months to March 2021, with theft of jewellery, personal property and car accessories having the most dramatic decrease. Theft of jewellery decreased from 1062 items in the year to March, 2020, to 350 in the year to March, 2021 – a difference of 712 items.

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offender movement was limited - Shayne Kerley Theft of personal property fell from 1211 items to 705 over the same time, and car accessory thefts fell from 1432 to 999, a difference of 506 and 433 respectively. Acting Inspector Shayne Kerley said the decrease could be largely attributed to lockdowns Victorians experienced during the

COVID-19 pandemic. “For the majority of time between April, 2020 and March, 2021, Victorians had significant restrictions placed on their movement… This significantly impacted the criminal offending across the state… as offender movement was limited which impacted on the ability for opportunistic crimes to be committed,” acting Inspector Kerley said. “We want to reassure the community that police will continue to work hard to prevent and disrupt offending to keep numbers down. “Based on intelligence, police will proactively

task officers to patrol known hotspots within the Hume area to ensure the community not only is safe, but they also feel safe.” Acting Inspector Kerley said that while the decrease in recorded crime in the area is “pleasing”, the community should not become complacent. “Be sure to secure your vehicle even if parked in a well-lit area, remove any valuable items and lock all windows and doors to your home,” he said. “Community members are encouraged to monitor their local Eyewatch page for further advice, information and safety tips.”

Art inspired by family A collection of traditional Indigenous paintings and drawings is now on display at the Hume Global Learning Centre in Sunbury. Gariwerd man John Secombe’s exhibit, Jardwar Dilli Art, features a range of pieces which reference the artist’s connection to the Grampians. Secombe said growing up in Horsham had a big impact on his art, which he started to produce regularly during COVID-19 lockdown. “Growing up in Horsham and moving to Halls Gap for work, I was able to learn more about my culture and how to stand on my own two feet working as well,” Secombe said. “Working with Parks Victoria at a young age, I was doing cultural heritage and conservation work, looking for new cultural sites as well. “I started to express my stories during lockdown, that’s when it all started coming out. This is the first time I’ve ever had [an

exhibition] before.” Gariwerd country, which incorporates the Grampians, has been an area of cultural significance for the Djab Wurrung and Jardwadjali people for centuries. According to the Budja Budja Aboriginal Co-operative, Gariwerd country contains 90 per cent of Indigenous rock art sites in Victoria. Secombe, now living in Diggers Rest, said he’s looking forward to visiting the gallery in person and sharing his story with visitors. “My favourite piece would have to be the one of my grandma, called Old Girl Jelly Dreaming, she was very special to me and that painting reminds me of her,” he said. “A lot of my work is related to family because to me, that’s the most important thing.” The exhibit will be at Hume Global Learning Centre, Macedon Street until August 29. Oliver Lees

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MY PLACE Victoria Bonsey is a Sunbury resident and a member of the Divine Divas Show Choir. She spoke with Oliver Lees.

I grew up in the countryside in the United Kingdom. Despite many years in London, Sydney, Coffs Harbour and Melbourne, I prefer the familiarity of a country town. I’ve been a resident of Sunbury for eight years and I absolutely love this area. Sunbury is a great town with awesome restaurants and cafes. It also has lots of opportunities for being involved in the community and I have been lucky enough to have been a member of the Divine Divas in Sunbury since 2015. What do you enjoy about performing as part of a choir group? The buzz I get off the sound is exhilarating and the sound we make together is incredible. It doesn’t matter if you think your voice isn’t good enough and you aren’t confident about how you sound as an individual, when you are coached by an experienced choir director and then sing together in unison and in harmony, you can sound amazing. Adam Przewlocki, our wonderful choir director and founder of the Divine Divas, is an absolute genius at crafting the best sound out of our largely inexperienced voices. I don’t know how he does it but we start with nothing and we end up with an auditory masterpiece. Each song is unique and can be huge fun or quite emotional to perform, depending on what the song writer intended. The other really great thing about the Divas

is the mateship. The community of women who make up or have made up this unique group of singers over the years. Lifelong friendships have been formed through this special group and I am sure will continue to be formed for many years to come. Do you have other experience entertainment or the performing arts?

I have always enjoyed and participated in performing arts since I was a child, through choirs and school plays onto bands and amateur dramatics and back into choirs. Choirs have always been accessible and there are so many different types of choirs to choose from, but I do have a passion for music of all kinds. Divas is predominately a pop music choir which means that the songs are easily recognisable to most. Can others get involved in the choir? Divine Divas is a choir without auditions and open to women of all ages. If you enjoy music and singing along to the radio you are eligible. We are a friendly group that meet weekly on a Thursday night, either in person at the Salvation Army Hall in Sunbury or on Zoom when COVID-19 restrictions apply. Desirable criteria are a willingness to listen and co-operate. Essential criteria are a desire to have fun and enjoy yourself.

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Crossing design revealed 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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Leading the way out We’ve been told vaccination is the only way out of the COVID-19 pandemic gripping the world. Despite claims of being behind schedule and a slow take-up, the state’s vaccination roll-out has so far reached almost 400,000 Victorians. Frontline workers at

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I have worked for Western Health for 20 years. I am one of the ICU in-charge nurses. Working at the vaccination hub has been physically exhausting but nice. People are so overwhelmed, so excited and so grateful – especially with the current outbreak. It’s been an eye-opener for many. A lot could have come two or three months ago. It’s very satisfying when we see big crowds because the more people who are vaccinated, the safer we will be, the safer the community will be. Hopefully in time we can go back to life as normal as we possibly can. I think that’s what everyone is hoping for. In ICU, I’ve seen the effects COVID has on patients and families. For me, that’s been an eye-opener. If we can avoid what we went through last year that will be absolutely amazing because it was a very stressful, depressing year, not just for the public but for the nurses. I worked in ICU. I saw the devastation COVID had on people and on the community. To be in lockdown so long, everything was affected – socially, economically and emotionally. A lot of people have had the idea that they’d be better covered with Pfizer because the two doses are given closer together but that’s not true. It’s about reassuring people that both vaccines are effective and offer a lot of protection.

I started working at the vaccination hub in February this year. I’m a nurse immuniser. It’s been a good experience. I just graduated in January and one month later I was here doing my best to help the community with vaccinations. Initially the response was a bit slow but people have started coming after the positive cases in the community. They are realising that vaccinations are the one key thing to protect ourselves from the virus. We aren’t experiencing as many harassments as we usually experience in our day-to-day life as a nurse. I’ve been in wards doing my placements and I’ve seen people doing it, but I think with vaccinations they know we are doing our best to save the community. There’s always happy faces here, excited to get the jab done, taking selfies and videos to post on social media with the hashtag #JabDone. There’s not too many people worried about vaccination here. We do our best to educate them on how the vaccines help the body and help us stay protected from the virus. We have brochures here from the health department to help provide information to people. From my personal experience, both my parents back in India are under 50 and have had AstraZeneca and they haven’t had any issues. I’m worried about my family but they are doing their best to stay safe.

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Prabhdeep Sandhu, Wyndham Vale I graduated in 2020. It’s been very full-on to start my nursing career during a pandemic. I have been working in the Melbourne Showgrounds vaccination hub for about a month. I was working at the COVID testing site, also at Melbourne Showgrounds, for about eight months. The first week I worked at the vaccination hub, it was very quiet, but since the outbreak in Victoria it’s been so busy. It’s been really good to see so many people coming through. I try to encourage people to get vaccinated. It think it’s good for everyone – for themselves and for their families. I trust science. Vaccination is the only way we’re going to be able to stop the spread of COVID. I am from India. I moved here in 2016 and studied nursing here in Australia. It’s been very difficult to see what’s happening with COVID in my country. It’s not quite so bad where I’m from, in the north, but it’s still very sad.

Nina Lama Tamang, Oak Park

Alyssa Andrea, Caroline Springs

Andrew Tesaluna, Burnside Heights

I started at the vaccination hub in March. I really like it, I really do. I have worked at a lot of other jobs and for me to come back and actually want to work is a big thing for me. I am a RUSON (Registered Undergraduate Student of Nursing) studying nursing so I’m helping everywhere. I’ve been put everywhere except for vaccinating people. Being able to help the community, that’s what I’ve always wanted to do – to give back and help the community. My work changes everyday. I’m known for ‘hall marshalling’ where I’m up the front putting people in cubicles when the nurses are ready. I also do observations to check everyone is doing well after getting the vaccine, as well as assisting with checking them out once they’re ready to leave.

I have been a nurse since 2016 and I’ve been working at the vaccination hubs at Melbourne Showgrounds and Sunshine Hospital for the past few months. I’m enjoying it here because I feel like I’m helping the community. It’s challenging when it gets really busy. Sometimes we need to call in interpreters so we can go through the consent process for people getting vaccinated. I’m from the Philippines. COVID has been difficult for my family because we lost my father in 2020. He had lung cancer. I wasn’t able to fly home to be with him. He died about a month after he was diagnosed. Luckily I went home in February 2020 for my parents’ 50th wedding anniversary. We didn’t know my dad was sick then, so it was a big family celebration.

I’m an agency nurse. I’ve worked at some different COVID testing sites and at the moment I’m at the Melbourne Showgrounds testing site. I’m working here as a swabbing nurse. Sometimes it’s challenging because people react differently to being tested. Lots of people get teary eyes. Some people think it tickles, other people find it painful. I think people have found the latest lockdown difficult because we don’t know when this is all going to end. I am still studying and soon I’ll be starting my next placement in Werribee in the medical and surgical areas. I want to get into surgical nursing. It’s been a really good opportunity to be involved in COVID testing because it’s something different to be exposed to. As a student, I’ve learnt a lot during COVID. We get updated information about the virus all the time when you are working as a swabbing nurse. But COVID has also been difficult for students – last year my placements were cancelled. 9 SUNBURY & MACEDON RANGES STAR WEEKLY Tuesday, 6 July, 2021

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Out and about Skating was the ‘in’ thing at the weekend – whether it was on ice during Eynesbury’s winter festival or flipping out at Campbellfield’s newest newest skate park, Volo Park. Star Weekly’s Joe Mastroianni joined the fun.

1/ Mason taking some air at Volo Park. 2/ Declan flys. 3/ Matthew Ceravolo soars. 4/ Cruz just cruising along. 5/ Elise and Junad. 6/ Izzy and Sienna find their feet at the ice skating rink at Eynesbury. 7/Zayden. 8/ Debbie, Ailee and Cameron. 9/ Kate, Lila and John. 10/ Jo, Alannah, Mecy and Hannah having a ball. 11/ Gracey, Tania, Barry, Ivy and Charlotte. 12/ Rocko. (Joe Mastroianni) 242727, 242732 10 SUNBURY & MACEDON RANGES STAR WEEKLY Tuesday, 6 July, 2021

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR WANT YOUR EVENT LISTED? Community Calendar is made available free of charge to not-for-profit organisations to keep the public informed of special events and activities. Send item details to Star Weekly Community Calendar, Corner Thomsons Road and Keilor Park Drive, Keilor Park, 3042, or email to westeditorial@starweekly.com.au by 9am Wednesday the week prior to publication.

Movie day

Club, Reserve Road, Melton. 0417 512 420

In celebration of Youth Week, Baseline welcomes all 10-to-18-year-olds for a movie day at Village Cinemas, Westfield Plenty Valley. Watch a screening of Cruella on Wednesday, July 7, 1.30-4.30pm. Bookings essential. ■ https://bit.ly/3d4rtNu

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Garden club The Sunbury Garden Club meets on the first Tuesday of every month. There is a guest speaker at each meeting, which starts at 7.30pm at the Sunbury Football Club. ■ Cheryl, 9744 1663

Traditional games Celebrate NAIDOC Week by learning and experiencing aspects of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures through an afternoon of games at West Sunshine Community Centre on Wednesday, July 7, 2-4pm. Open to young people aged eight to 16. Bookings essential. ■ 9249 4555

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

Winter solstice Celebrate all things winter at the Eynesbury Winter Solstice, Saturday, July 10, from 5pm at 479 Eynesbury Road, Eynesbury. There will be a big bonfire, marshmallow pits, food trucks and a sausage sizzle. ■ https://eynesbury.com.au/winter-festival/

Diabetes support

Farmers market

Friendship Group

The Kyneton Farmers Market is on Saturday, July 10, 8.30am-1pm at St Paul’s Park, Piper Street, Kyneton.

Altona Day View Club (Voice Interest Education of Women) meets at 11am on the third Wednesday of the month at Altona RSL. ■ Janet, 9394 6522 or 0412 010 176

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

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

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

Get money smart Learn how to manage your money and stay out of debt. Hobsons Bay residents aged between 16 and 25 years are being invited to complete a Get Money Smart workshop. All participants will receive a Bendigo Bank savings account with a $100 balance. The free program is delivered by WynBay LLEN, Laverton Community Integrated Services and partially sponsored by Bendigo Bank. The workshop is at Laverton Community Hub from July 14 to August 11 on Wednesdays from 4pm to 6pm. ■ www.wynbayllen.org.au/getmoney-smartlaverton-1

Melton South 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 sharing tips, learning skills and catching up over a cuppa. ■ 9747 8576

Senior citizens club Special community meeting Sunbury Residents Association (SRA) has organised a community meeting at 6.30pm on Wednesday, July 14 at the Sunbury Bowling Club. A representative from the Big Build team will provide a presentation. ■ www.4sunbury.com

Senior citizens are welcome to visit the Sunbury Senior Citizens’ Club on Mondays, from noon-3pm at 8 O’Shannassy Street. A variety of activities offered – carpet bowls, cards, snooker, darts, board games or just a cup of coffee and a chat. Lunch subsidised If you’re over 55 years of age and would like to meet new people, come along. ■ Frank, 0423 392 884

Through the lens This week’s photo is a collage of three photos of windows with wonderful texture and detail, taken at Overnewton castle in Keilor. (Picture: Damjan Janevski) 242613_01

Free computer workshops Williamstown Community and Education Centre is running free computer workshops on internet safety (July 14), using email (August 4), how to use Zoom (September 7), internet banking (October 6) and setting up a MyGov account (November 7). Workshops are at Joan Kirner House, 14 Thompson Street, Williamstown. ■ Renee, 9397 6168

Get your brand noticed Join entrepreneurs, business owners, and creatives to find more perfect customers with the help of Louise Karch, an award-winning author who has advised entrepreneurs in 70 countries. Thursday July 15, 6.30-7.30pm at Newport Library Community Hub, 13 Mason Street, Newport. Twenty spots only. ■ info@LouiseKarch.com, 1300 462 542

Art creation more information, visit the office (Mon-Fri, 9.30am-4.30pm) or call 9747 8576

Melton South Community Centre’s term 3 program of courses, classes and groups is now available. Go to meltonsouth.org.au for

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

Craigieburn Art Group runs a creative art club every Monday night at the community rooms, Craigieburn Sports Stadium from 3pm-5.30pm and 7-9.30pm, except public holidays, COVID restrictions permitting. Most members use oils, watercolour, acrylic, pastel or pencil, and have some constructive chats at the end of each night. Bring your supplies and get creative. ■ www.craigieburnartgourp.org

Altona North combined probus

My Social Club

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

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

Love Our Street 3029 Come join the volunteer community litter clean-up crew in Hoppers Crossing, which meets on the third Sunday of the month, 10.30am-noon. ■ Karen, 3029@loveourstreet.com.au

Dutch language classes Victorian School of Languages has opened enrolment for Dutch language classes for children prep-10 in Altona North. With enough interest, classes will start from term 3. ■ www.vsl.vic.edu.au

Sewing group Term 3 courses

welcome. Sunbury Neighbourhood House, 531 Elizabeth Drive, Sunbury 12.30-3.30pm.

The Sunbury Neighborhood House Social Sewing Group meets on the first Saturday of each month to chat, share ideas and sew. Beginners through experienced

Deer Park probus

Zonta club meets The Zonta Club of Melton meets on the first Monday of each month at Melton Country

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PUZZLES No. 036

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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QUICK CROSSWORD Town leader (5) Displaying bad posture (9) Defrosts (5) Awe (9) Democracy participant (5) Rareness (8) Cigarette filling (7) Join (7) Particulars (7) Famous painter (7) Christmas animal (8) Adult male deer (plural) (5) Influencing (9) Cloth (5) Boxing category (9) Eyelid inflammations (5)

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Limitation (11) Photos (9) Japanese seaport (5) –Guevara (3) Incompetency (9) Entrance (4) Things built on beaches (11) Insect similar to a moth (9) Creator’s protection (9) Hundreds and - (9) Skimping (5) Perturb (5) Semi (4) Billiard rod (3)

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Today’s Aim: 14 words: Good 21 words: Very good

5 LETTERS ACUTE ADULT ALIAS AMBOS AVAIL BREAK CARAT CHUTE CIDER COBRA CREPE EARNS ENSUE FELON FROWN FRUIT GOODO GRINS ISSUE LINEN

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MATES NOSES OCTAL PASTA PEELS PELTS RABBI RENTS RESET RINSE ROSES ROUGH RUFFS SAUTE SEEKS SHELL SLATE SLEEP SNEAK STALE STRAW

TAPER TARTS TESTS TIARA TIRED URINE UTERI VERSE WISPS 6 LETTERS ENLIST ENTRAP ESKIMO STIGMA

7 LETTERS DAMAGED INTENSE MANGOES MANHOLE PINCHES UNIFIED 8 LETTERS ENTRUSTS PEDIGREE STALLION TEARDROP

blot, blunt, bolt, botulin, BOUNTIFUL, bout, built, bunt, flint, flit, flout, font, fount, futon, into, lift, lint, loft, lout, obit, tofu, toil, unbolt, unfit, unit, unlit, until, unto

No. 036 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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They’re a great group to coach.” Due to COVID-19 restrictions, rounds seven and eight of the season were classed as draws for the entire competition. Rupo’s third draw of the season came in their first match back from lockdown, as they took on Aberfeldie’s top side. Rupo lined up with only six of seven players for the top of the table clash that finished deadlocked at 25 points apiece. Sakar said he was “super proud” to avoid defeat given they were a player short and unable to train the week prior due to COVID-19. “We had a few girls that were unavailable, our goal shooter, Amanda Cusack, our goal keeper, Madeline Stafford, and Ebony Lyons, who’s a firefighter and was on call,” Saker said. “We didn’t play with a wing attack all day but the game was in the balance, the girls really listened to instruction. “We were up by five at three-quarter-time but

just ran out of legs. We walked away from that thinking it’s as good as a win.” The structure of the EDNL has Rupo’s first and second tier sides playing in the same division. The 10-team competition will wrap up with the top four teams competing in finals, while the teams that finish between fifth and eighth position will play their own finals series. With Rupo’s second side in sixth position after round 10, both sides could be competing for a premiership. The two Rupo teams faced each other in round three, with the top side beating the reserves 47-17. Saker said the league’s unconventional make-up has its challenges, especially given that he’s the head coach for both Rupo sides. “It’s a bit weird, I’ve never been in that position,” he said. Oliver Lees

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Gisborne eyes promotion By Oliver Lees Attitude through adversity has been the focus of Gisborne Soccer Club coach Danny Moore, as his side challenges for promotion in state league 4. Moore said he was proud to see the team come back strong with two straight wins after COVID-19 restrictions halted the season. “First and foremost you have to have the right mindset,” Moore said. “I believe in person before player, meaning the most important thing is to have the right mix. “We had a period where we couldn’t play games or train as a full group, so we had to split up into regional and metro players and train separately. “It’s a real credit to the guys, they’ve picked up where they left off before lockdown and I think that’s indicative of the belief in the group.” Rounds 10 and 11 of the state league 4 competition were postponed due to COVID-19

restrictions, as the league decided to play on from round 12 and reschedule those rounds later in the year. In their first match back, Gisborne outlasted Barnstoneworth United in a 2-1 victory despite a red card to Adam Gazic in the 80th minute. Moore’s side then backed up with a convincing 3-1 win over Melbourne University, as Jake McIntyre netted two first half goals. Gisborne sat in third place on the table after that clash, just three points behind first-place Laverton. Their 2021 tally of seven wins, two draws and two losses is already an improvement on their 2019 season, where the team managed just six wins across 22 games. Moore said the calm heads of his co-captains Matthew Hume and Jake McIntyre on the field had been important to the team’s success. “They’re massive for the team in terms of their leadership qualities,” Moore said. “Overall we’ve got a good mix of talented players that have the right character to get the job done.”

“In a football sense, we’ve had games where things haven’t gone to plan, but we’re finding opportunities to learn and those lessons are coming to fruition in games.” Moore praised the work of his striker Sean O’Callaghan, who has notched six goals from 10 matches. “He’s a bit of an older head, he shows all the right qualities of someone who is an experienced leader in the group, creating chances and finishing goals,” Moore said. This year Gisborne is aiming for its second promotion in three seasons, after moving up from state league 4 to state league 5 in 2018. Sitting in third spot, Moore said he’s confident his side can finish on top of the table and earn promotion again. “We’ve played everyone except Westside and Truganina, and we feel that we’ve got it in ourselves to give any team in the competition a good shake-up,” he said. “It’s in our hands at this point, I’m quietly confident we can pick up the points we need to get the job done.”

Diggers Rest football legend Shaun Sims has added yet another milestone to his storied career, as he ran out for his 350th match for the Burras at the weekend. Sims’ tally includes matches from his first match as an under-18s player in 2001, to seniors and reserves football in the Riddell District Football League. Speaking before the Burras reserves match against Romsey, Sims said it was difficult to pinpoint a singular favourite moment from his 20-year playing career. “It’s been about the journey,” Sims said. “Definitely I’ve been thinking more about the friendships I’ve made and all of the opportunities that game has given me outside of football. “I’ve been lucky enough to captain for a long time and I also moved into assistant coaching and then coaching. I’ve taken lessons from these things into my work life and professional life, too.” Sims made an immediate impact upon arriving at the Burras, as he led the under-18s side to a premiership as captain in 2002. In 2001, Sims was awarded the club’s best and fairest as well as the RDFL’s Doug McIntyre Medal. He went on to serve as the Burras senior captain from 2004 to 2012, earning a place in the RDFL’s team of the year in seven straight seasons. Sims then went on to coach the seniors from 2014 to 2017, leading the club to a memorable 2016 premiership, their first since 1993. “That 2016 win was a real highlight after losing so many grand finals before,” Sims said. “I still remember the feeling in the rooms afterwards, the relief that it was done. That year definitely played a major role in the years that followed.” Burras club president Ben Morse said Sims has set the tone at the club for years. “He’s done everything at the club, but more than anything, he’s led the culture of the club,” Morse said. “He sets the standards through the way he treats people, his pride in the place, and the way he carries himself. He’s defined what is expected of a Diggers Rest player.” Looking ahead, Sims said he’s doing his best to savour every match. Oliver Lees

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