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For photographer Tiffany Warner, there’s no place like the Macedon Ranges to hone her craft. “My family and I left the Macedon Ranges for Queensland in 2010, and we lived there for nine years before coming back,” Ms Warner said. “We didn’t even think of living somewhere else when we moved back to Victoria, it’s just so beautiful here. “I just love nature here more than anywhere else. The abundance of wildlife is fantastic, I carry the camera on me every day.” As the founder of Tiffany Warner Photography, Ms Warner likes to infuse the region’s landscape into her work. “During COVID-19 lockdown I had so much in my five-kilometre radius, that’s just the beauty of the Macedon Ranges. “I like to take groups on photography walks … and teach them new skills.” Ms Warner’s classes include a social media photography course, landscape walking tour and a how-to guide for using DSLR cameras. Details: www.tiffanywarnerphotography. com/ Oliver Lees

Ranges are hot property By Oliver Lees The average time that properties in Woodend and Gisborne spent on the market was cut by more than two weeks in the year to May, 2021, according to the latest data. Woodend recorded the largest change in the Macedon Ranges with an average of 47 days on the market compared with 64 in the previous year, while Gisborne properties spent an average of 62 days on the market, compared with 78 the year prior. The Real Estate Institute of Victoria (REIV) data indicated these towns were part of a trend across regional Victoria that saw, on average,

private property listings snapped-up in the shortest amount of time since 2010. Across the state regional suburbs experienced an average of under 40 days on the market, while properties in outer Melbourne were snapped up at an average of 22 days. REIV account co-ordinator Georgie Manifold said the latest figures demonstrated an increase in demand following strict COVID-19 lockdown. “Buyer activity is strong … Increasing number of Victorians [are] moving to outer Melbourne and regional areas,” Ms Manifold said. “COVID migration from the city to the regions [has increased] due to the adoption

of flexible working arrangements and many reassessing lifestyle choices. “There are often multiple offers on any one property, making for a highly competitive market for home buyers. “Regional Victoria offers an attractive lifestyle at relatively affordable prices, making it a highly sought after option for property buyers at any stage of their life.” REIV chief executive Gil King said the surge was driven by an interest in private property listings, as 84 per cent of purchasing activity fell under this category. Star Weekly reported last month that Macedon and Mt Macedon had recorded

median house price of $1 million. Mount Macedon Realty director Lisa Fowler said the increase in regional housing prices and the declining average number of days on the market in the Macedon Ranges, indicated a change in attitude and availability. “It is the simple fact that there is not a great supply of properties in our area,” Ms Fowler said. “People have seen it as a very practical place to live given its proximity to the CBD and the airport. “They also want to buy quaint homes that are affordable when compared with areas like the Mornington Peninsula, and to be able to send their children to a regional school.”

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Suicide rate cause for concern By Oliver Lees Advocates have voiced their concerns at the state of mental health in the Macedon Ranges, as they struggle to identify the cause of the abnormally high rate of suicide in the region. According to data collected by the Northern Western Melbourne Primary Health Network (NWMPHN) in 2018, the annual suicide rate in the Macedon Ranges (17 per 100,000) was well above the national (11 per 100,000), and state (10 per 100,000) average. The NWMPHN report states: “The Macedon Ranges is the only municipality that has a rate that is statistically significantly higher than the Australian rate”.

Mental Health Foundation of Australia vice-chairperson Jim Gooden said the Macedon Ranges was “an anomaly” and that further research was needed to understand the issue. “There’s no real explanation as to why we have this rate that is much higher,” Mr Gooden said. “Both depression and alcohol rates are high but not extraordinarily high. The area has above average income … a lower than average number of people of Aboriginal heritage or from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. “All of these things might suggest suicide isn’t a major issue, but that’s not the case.” As reported recently by Star Weekly, a survey conducted by mental health organisation Orygen, with help from NWMPHN, found

males from the Macedon Ranges face significant barriers to accessing mental health support. Orygen project lead Simon Rice said the majority of men in the area felt pressure to adopt harmful masculine stereotypes. “Only 55 per cent of people who responded agreed that males in the region are comfortable seeking out health services when they need support,” Professor Rice said. “Research shows that adherence to these traditional masculine stereotypes is associated with higher rates of suicide, depression and anxiety, risky behaviours such as drink driving and violence against women.” Macedon Ranges resident Shelly Lavery has been working in suicide prevention for the past

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five years. As chair of the Macedon Ranges Suicide Prevention Trial Site, Ms Lavery said she felt progress had been made. “Usually with a cluster like we see here it can be linked to some sort of event, but that isn’t the case in the Macedon Ranges, [so] community knowledge and reach is absolutely the most important thing. “We run community awareness programs, as well as peer support groups for bereaved families. We’re also involved in local sporting clubs, because we know how masculinity can impact mental health.” For support, contact Lifeline: 13 11 14, or visit the The Macedon Ranges Suicide Prevention Trial Site website: https://bit.ly/3jZl76k

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Macedon Ranges Further Education Centre (MRFEC) is now accepting enrolments for its next semester. Based in Gisborne, MRFEC provides courses tailored to assist adult learners to develop skills for personal and professional development. Macedon Ranges resident Ian Jackson just completed his first semester of an introductory computer skills course with his daughter. The 70-year-old said the course, which covered how to use Microsoft software, had helped him build confidence in an area where he had always felt behind. “It was hard yakka, but I enjoyed the course immensely,” Mr Jackson said. “Computers are something I wouldn’t generally be using, but I bought one for the grandkids and wanted to make sure I was able to help them out. “I’m a builder by trade, so there’s no computers in my day. I absolutely felt like I had a gap [in my knowledge], I’m feeling a lot easier and better about it now.” MRFEC is one of 250 state government-funded Learn Local centres across the state. Students can enrol in a range of courses including bookkeeping for small business, calligraphy, food safety and French. MRFEC centre manager Monica Smyker said she enjoyed being part of an organisation that designed strategies to “bring interest and meaning to people’s lives”. “We’ve developed programs to help use smart technology that make people’s lives easier, especially the ageing population and people with disabilities,” she said. “We have people from as young as 18 right through to their mid-80s. We’re offering lifestyle and leisure courses and others are building up their skills for jobs they’re already in. ” The next semester starts on July 14. Details: https://mrfec.net.au/

Macedon Ranges council has received an $180,000 grant to improve its botanical gardens. The funding will be shared between the Gisborne and Malmsbury botanic gardens to improve irrigation design and installation. Gisborne Botanic Gardens will also receive funding to contribute toward its tree planting program. Macedon Ranges council assets and operations director Shane Walden said the funding will greatly improve the health of the trees, lawns and gardens at the two sites. “The botanic gardens at both Gisborne and Malmsbury are well-loved by the community and attract visitors from across the Macedon Ranges,” Mr Walden said. “Established in the 1850s, the Malmsbury Botanic Gardens is one of Victoria’s earliest regional botanic gardens encompassing a wonderful collection of trees and shrubs, along with a few surprises from its rich past. These works continue to build on its legacy as a key community asset. “The Gisborne Botanic Gardens are one of the newer gardens in the shire and are a growing community hub.” The works at Gisborne Botanic Gardens will aim to increase the tree canopy to ensure shade and cover for park users. Oliver Lees

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COVID pushes jobless figures up By Michaela Meade and Oliver Lees Unemployment is on the rise in Sunbury and the Macedon Ranges as Hume records the highest jobless rate in the state. National Skills Commission data reveals Sunbury’s jobless figure climbed from 6.6 per cent as of March, 2020, to 7.2 per cent as of March, 2021. Greenvale-Bulla’s unemployment rate also increased from 6.3 per cent to 7.3 per cent, as of March this year. Meanwhile the rate in the Macedon Ranges rose from 3.8 per cent to 4.1 per cent as of March this year. Romsey (5.7), Riddells Creek (4.7) and Gisborne (4.1) recorded the highest

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unemployment rates in the shire. Victoria’s overall unemployment rate is 4.8 per cent as of March, 2021. Hume Whittlesea Local Learning and Employment Network (LLEN) executive officer for Hume Nicky Leitch said Sunbury had been disproportionately affected by the COVID-19 restrictions on transport and infrastructure. “In our area, Melbourne Airport is a major employer… it was severely impacted last year,

Rare plants on show A garden containing rare and unusual plants in Macedon is opening to the public later this month. Stephen Ryan will accept guests to his Tugurium garden on Saturday, July 25 and Sunday, July 25 from 10am to 4.30pm in collaboration with Open Gardens Victoria. Mr Ryan said opening his one acre garden to the public would help motivate him to keep the space tidy. “I always enjoy having a challenge and a date to work towards, it pushes me to make sure the garden is in good condition,” he said. “People tend to only think about gardens in spring and autumn time, so I want to show them you can have a garden that is beautiful all year round.” Tugurium is a woodland-style garden that includes an array of seasonal flora, including the winter flowering hellebores, brugmansia (or angel’s trumpets) and other winter bulbs. The garden’s features include an ornamental pond, a vegetable garden, chickens and a small orchard. But Mr Ryan said his favourite part of the garden is the tropical border wall. “It’s full of big leafy plants, bamboo and palms, things you wouldn’t expect to be growing here,” he said. As the owner of Dicksonia Rare Plants, Mr Ryan’s Mt Macedon store has more than 2000 different rare plants, some of which will be available for purchase during the open day. Botanic artwork by Craig Lidgerwood will also be available for sale. Entry to the private garden is $10 for adults and free for children under 18. Bookings: opengardensvictoria.org.au/ Tugurium-2021

and a lot of people lost their jobs,” Ms Leitch said. “It might explain why [the] Macedon Ranges [unemployment rate] is less than Sunbury – a lot of the demographic in Sunbury were airport staff, cleaners, retail workers at the airport – then the airport shuts down, and those people just lost their jobs. “It’s important to highlight these disadvantages … Despite our best efforts, COVID has really had an impact.” Hume had the highest unemployment rate in Victoria, increasing from 8.7 per cent as of March, 2020, to 13.4 per cent as of March, 2021. The areas of Meadow Heights (26.5), Broadmeadows (24.4) and CampbellfieldCoolaroo (24.3) recorded the three highest

unemployment rates in the state as of March this year. Hume council planning and development director Michael Sharp said the city’s unemployment rate has been an “ongoing concern… for well over a decade”. But Ms Leitch said it was “not all doom and gloom”. “It’s important to highlight the disadvantages, but to also highlight that there is hope,” she said. “There is amazing growth happening in Hume as well, some really large companies are coming to Hume in the next four years. “We [LLEN] just have to work hard to make sure our local people are equipped to compete for those jobs.”

Add an app to your waste routine A new app has launched in the Macedon Ranges to help users stay on top of their waste. The MRSC waste app has been designed by Macedon Ranges council to enable residents to quickly find the most up-to-date information on what bins go out and to guide users to use the correct bins. The app replaces the current Loddon Mallee waste app which will soon expire. Macedon Ranges assets and operations director Shane Walden said the new app keeps all the features of the old one. “You can also customise the level of alert you would like by turning on push notifications for bin collection and public holiday reminders,” Mr Walden said. “It has been developed to assist people in making quick waste and recycling decisions to reduce contamination and increase recycling levels.” The app allows users to create a personalised bin collection calendar, as well as an A to Z list of how to dispose of materials. The app is available for both Apple and Android users. To download the app, visit: mrsc. vic.gov.au/bin-days

Oliver Lees Oliver Lees Stephen Ryan in Tugurium, which features an ornamental pond and hundreds of rare plants. (Pictures: Stephen Ryan and Open Gardens Victoria)

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Lancefield Park lights up Sports teams will be able to play and train at Lancefield Park at night, with the state government committing $209,000 to upgrade the reserve’s lights. The funding, which is part of the government’s Local Sports Infrastructure Fund, brings the total of money available for the upgrade to more than $320,000, with Macedon Ranges council contributing $64,000 and local football and netball clubs raising $50,000. Macedon Ranges council said the environmentally-friendly upgrade would include LED floodlights to provide lighting for the ground. Cr Bill West said the upgrade would allow

the park to add to its roster by using the ground at night for playing or training. “Not only will new lighting benefit our football players, but better lighting opens up the possibility of outdoor evening events for the whole community,” he said. Lancefield Junior Football Netball Club president Bill Balcam said the lighting upgrade would make night training safer for the players. Mr Balcam said the lighting upgrade was made possible by the “great support” that came from the local community via sponsorships and fundraising.

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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.

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Village plan knocked back By Benjamin Millar Plans to build a 333-dwelling “private lifestyle village” on the southern fringe of Diggers Rest have been knocked back by Melton council. Prime Equity Group’s multi-million dollar proposal for a 45 hectare parcel of empty land on Diggers Rest-Coimadai Road was set to include a bowling green, croquet lawn, tennis court, pool, gym, cinema, men’s shed and garden areas for the village’s residents to share. The proposed residential village and associated community facilities would be managed and maintained by the operator of the village. A planning report submitted with the proposal argued it would provide affordable living options close to Diggers Rest train station

and local shops, but councillors unanimously voted the project down last week after council staff recommended its refusal. The proposal attracted 42 objections, including a petition against the plans, with Melbourne Airport Corporation also lodging an objection. Objectors cited concern about increased traffic, a lack of open space and infrastructure to accommodate the proposed development, and the proposal being inconsistent with neighbourhood character, zoning provisions and state planning policies. The council’s planning services manager Bob Baggio said the proposal was generally consistent with some planning policies, however inconsistent with others such as urban

design and safeguarding the airport and its curfew-free status. “Although there are some positive aspects to the proposal, it’s considered on balance that the concerns warrant that it’s not supported by council.” Councillor Lara Carli moved the motion for the proposal to be refused, explaining she was opposed to the development for a number of reasons, particularly the traffic impact. “I wanted to add that 333 single storey dwellings at this location would bring so much extra traffic on Diggers Rest-Coimadai Road,” she said. “There is already congestion there that residents are seeing during peak times, if council was to approve this it would just be an absolute nightmare.”

Grant helps make memoir a reality An author in the Macedon Ranges has received a prestigious grant that will help fly her north to write the first ever memoir of a Torres Strait Islander man to be commercially published. Michelle Scott Tucker was announced last month as a recipient of the Neilma Sidney Literary Travel Fund, which has been helping Australian authors travel to develop their work since it was launched in 2017. Scott Tucker said she was “super proud” to be named for the award, which includes notable past recipients such as multi-award-winning author Bruce Pascoe. “It’s such a thrill, there are some fantastic names on the list and so I feel very privileged,” Scott Tucker said. “It’s a fantastic award, my grateful thanks to Writers Victoria for the acknowledgement.” Scott Tucker will be ghostwriting the memoirs of actor and remote community health worker, Aaron Fa’Aoso. As well as hosting Australia’s first Torres Strait cooking show, Strait to the Plate, Fa’Aoso has also played rugby professionally and is a four-time Male Actor of the Year nominee at the Deadly Awards. Scott Tucker said Fa’Aoso’s memoir, entitled So Far So Good, will serve as a timely tale of an Indigenous person achieving their goals. “The narrative is ultimately one of success, it looks at racism, and in these times of Black Lives Matter [protests], it’s very timely,” Scott Tucker said. “The impacts of intergenerational trauma on his community, the things they went through, is hard to believe. You wish it was another country but it’s this country, and it’s not ancient history. “It’s easy to forget Torres Strait Islanders, they’re the minority of the minority. But Aaron is a successful Torres Strait Islander, and Australia is not used to seeing those.” Scott Tucker will use the grant funding to visit Fa’Aoso’s ancestral homeland in Cape York, to visit notable locations in his life story and to speak with his immediate family. “To be able to walk in his country, to hear their local languages and to be able to spend time with him, it’s an immense privilege.” Scott Tucker has lived in the Macedon

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Ranges with her family since 2013. Now a board member of the Macedon Ranges Literary Association, she said she’s enjoyed involving herself in the community. “I spent my whole life wanting to live in the country,” Scott Tucker said. “I open my curtains and look at my bedroom window, out over my front paddock, and it

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makes me really happy. “Since moving here I’ve been able to find a community of writers and other artists.” So Far, So Good will be published by Pantera Press in 2022. Details: https://michellescotttucker.com/

More Macedon Ranges residents are participating in bowel cancer screenings than ever before, according to latest data. The figures released by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) show that 50.9 per cent of eligible residents in the Macedon Ranges participated in the National Bowel Cancer Screening Program conducted by the Cancer Council in 2018-19. Participation has grown by four per cent since 2016-17, when 46.7 per cent of eligible residents took part in screening. The program delivers at-home screening kits to the homes of Australians aged between 50 to 74 every two years. The Macedon Ranges registered the fifth highest participation rate of any region in the state. Cancer Council Victoria chief executive Todd Harper said these screenings can assist in detecting cancer before symptoms arise. “Locals in [the] Macedon Ranges who have completed their bowel screening test deserve a pat on the back and we would encourage everyone to talk to their friends and family,” Mr Harper said. “Bowel cancer is Australia’s second biggest cancer killer… talking about poo isn’t taboo when it could save your life. “The AIHW data shows that while participation has increased it still equates to only 4 in 10 completing their bowel screening test when it was sent to them in the mail.” The National Bowel Cancer Screening Program is free and participants will receive results in two weeks. For more information, contact the National Screening Register: 1800 627 701. Oliver Lees

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Kids say thanks to emergency crews A group of children in the Macedon Ranges have come together to raise funds for the State Emergency Service’s (SES) Gisborne unit. Children from the neighbourhoods surrounding Gisborne have been doing chores for other residents and organised a bake sale to raise money for the unit, which has been working overtime to clear damage after storms battered the region. SES Gisborne member Ross Evans said the support from the community had been “overwhelming”. “We received a message from one of our

newest members, Kristen, who’s children, along with others in the neighbourhood, had raised money as a thank you to the SES,” Mr Evans said. “It was young Annie, seven [years old], who came up with the idea to raise money and enlisted the local kids to help. “To say thank you to this wonderful group of kids, we organised a quick visit from our members to show off some of the equipment we use and talk to them about the storms.” Bendigo Bank has also raised $1500 for both the Gisborne SES and CFA.

Volunteers at SES Gisborne responded to 125 tree down events, 16 flood events and one rescue in a four day period between June 9 and June 13. The unit also lent a hand to the overstretched Woodend SES, which received more than 600 requests for assistance in that period. Oliver Lees SES Gisborne’s Ross Evans, Marcus Lisle, Tori Collins and Mike Bagnall with local children involved in the fundraiser. (Picture: SES Gisborne) 7 SUNBURY & MACEDON RANGES STAR WEEKLY Tuesday, 13 July, 2021

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MY PLACE Josephine Falzarano is the newly elected president of the Rotary Club of Woodend. She spoke with Oliver Lees. What is your connection to Sunbury and the Macedon Ranges?

What other experience do you have in community development?

I moved to Victoria from Adelaide in 1984. I lived and worked in Traralgon and Shepparton before settling in Woodend in 1987. I love living in the Macedon Ranges and commuting to Melbourne CBD for work. I’m a mother and a grandmother with first-hand migration and settlement experience. As such I understand the issues which confront people in day-to-day living, and the systems that guide, influence and direct those quality-of-life experiences.

Now retired, I’ve spent most of my professional life working in community development with a commitment to improving women’s and youth welfare in diverse communities. I have served on various advisory boards, including Regional TAFE boards and the state government Regional Consultative Council, giving voice to the rural perspective so often omitted in urban-based formulas.

Rotary is a worldwide network of inspired men and women who translate their passions into relevant social causes to improve lives. I joined the Rotary Club of Woodend in 2012, a few years before retirement. I have since served on the board as club treasurer, community services director and now as president. I’ve also served as assistant governor for Rotary’s District 9800, which refers to the geographic boundary that includes about 63 clubs in Melbourne and regional Victoria. Rotary is a great organisation. Rotary International rises to the challenges of global needs, be it to assist the poorer and isolated parts of the world or just respond and assist with natural or made disasters. I do believe that the projects that we facilitate bring hope and opportunity to so many people.

Being a Rotarian means representing a group of people that gives meaning to our motto ‘service above self‘. It also provides me the opportunity to reflect and measure my own values and principles and how effectively I apply them in everything I do in life. I feel more connected since joining Rotary. I’ve made lifelong friends and now I fill my days with purpose. Being a Rotarian is a global identity that I am proud to be associated with. I have gained a deeper understanding of international and humanitarian issues, I have been introduced to many dedicated people with interesting and diverse life experiences, who are committed to make our community here and around the world better. I would encourage everyone to look them up, find your nearest local club and make the call, you will never look back.

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What do you enjoy about your involvement with the Rotary Club?

Media Sales Executive Star Weekly Star Weekly seeks an enthusiastic sales executive to work across our print, digital, social and online platforms. Star Weekly is an independently owned company which prides itself on its long history of community experience but also its investment in the future.

Have your say

The successful applicant will need to possess good people skills to enable them to meet with local businesses to sell solutions through our advertising platforms to help promote their business. Sales skills/experience: • Ability to maintain existing professional relationships and to create new ones • Ability to meet defined sales and activity targets • Excellent listening skills • Accuracy and attention to detail • Effective time management to meet deadlines • Ability to operate in a team • Demonstrates initiative and flexibility • Effective oral and written communication

Project concept designs Melbourne Airport Rail will run from a new station at Melbourne Airport to Sunshine Station, where it will then travel through the Metro Tunnel into the heart of the CBD before continuing on to the Cranbourne and Pakenham lines.

— Sunshine transport superhub — Albion flyover and station works — Walking and cycling connections — Bridge over the Maribyrnong River Valley — Bridge over the Western Ring Road (M80)

Applicants will need their own reliable vehicle for which we will provide an allowance. The position is salaried, plus we offer an open ended commission scheme. Send your application letter and resume to: Sales Director Ben Sutton ben.sutton@starweekly.com.au

Check out our virtual information room to view the concept designs at airportrail.vic.gov.au and then have your say by completing the online surveys at engage.bigbuild.vic.gov.au.

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This route delivers the best connections from Melbourne Airport to the regions and suburbs for all Victorians, getting people to where they want to go with easy transfers to all regional lines and trips into the heart of the CBD in around 30 minutes.

We want to hear your views on parts of the project including:

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risk,” Dr Tamis says. “This allows us to provide a reason to ask to consult with the patient alone. With better education we can further develop this model to encompass the complexities of the presentation of family violence.” The latest official data from 2018 estimated that one in six women, and one in 16 men, had experienced physical and/or sexual violence by a current or previous partner, with even more

people experiencing emotional abuse. But family violence is likely to have escalated amid COVID-19. Last year there were record numbers of family violence incidents, and frontline workers say many more incidents will have been unreported. It is heartening to see that GPs now regard themselves as being at the frontline against this ‘shadow pandemic’ of family violence.

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Family violence touches every part of our society, but it is often hidden from view. So much so, that a recent study revealed a busy GP could be seeing up to five victims of family violence a week without knowing it. Meanwhile, separate studies have shown that victims are unlikely to disclose what’s happening to them unless they’re asked directly. As trusted family health professionals, GPs are uniquely placed to help identify and support people experiencing family violence. That’s why we are working to ‘make family violence visible in general practice’. Among the resources and initiatives is our Primary Care Pathways to Safety program, involving up to 30 general practices from across the North Western Melbourne Primary Health Network region. Practices are working with the Safer Families Centre at the University of Melbourne to learn how to best identify and support people suffering family violence. As participant Dr Kirsty Tamis from Forsyth Park Medical Centre in Truganina told NWMPHN, sometimes the first step is simply getting patients alone in a consultation. “Accessing external services can be difficult or impossible for many of our patients, especially new migrants who rely on their abuser for money, visa, translation, transport and often phone access,” said Dr Tamis. “Having an enhanced service at the practice will give these patients an opportunity for support in a local, familiar and trusted surrounding – one of the few they may be able to access by themselves.”

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it’s amazing to see the joy in everyone’s faces

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- Bernie

Villa Maria Catholic Homes aged care residents, including Bernie with Sunny (left), and Luciano with Roxy (top right), enjoying canine companionship. (Pictures: Supplied)

Everyone’s best friend brings joy Aged-care residents have been among those hardest hit by the COVID-19 pandemic, cut off from loved ones and the rest of the outside world by strict lockdowns. But Benjamin Millar finds a new pet therapy program could provide just the boost to social, emotional, physical and physiological health they need.

hen the COVID-19 pandemic swept across Australia in 2020, everything changed for people living in aged care. With worries the coronavirus would wreak havoc on the health of vulnerable elderly living in the residences – fears that turned out to be well-founded – facilities were shut tight against all visitors and people living in care lost almost all personal contact with the outside world overnight. VMCH (Villa Maria Catholic Homes), a not for profit organisation providing services to more than 9000 people across Victoria, has hatched a “pawfect” plan to enrich the lives of older people in its 11 aged care residences. The ‘Pawfect Companions’ program aims to provide fortnightly dog therapy sessions for almost 1000 residents in homes including Providence Aged Care in Bacchus Marsh and St Bernadette’s in Sunshine North for the next two years.

VMCH chief executive Sonya Smart said dogs offer unconditional love and bring joy, laughter and a bit of fun to those around them. “Many of our residents had pet dogs before they moved into residential aged care, and often talk of their beloved companions,” she said. “As a not-for-profit organisation, we don’t receive funding for programs like this. But we do like to go the extra mile for the people we support and do what we can to further enrich their lives.” Ms Smart said the human-animal bond leads to a more enriched and fulfilled life for both humans and dogs. That viewpoint is scientifically backed, with therapy animals proven to have a positive impact on individual’s social, emotional, physical and physiological health, improving quality of life and wellbeing. Ms Smart said that all aged care residents

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have really done it tough recently and a pet therapy program would be a small way to make a big difference in their lives. “During the COVID-19 pandemic, when visits from loved ones stopped, social outings became impossible and boredom set in, the focus became on creating entertainment within their home,” she said. “We’re always asking, what else can we do to help keep our residents’ days interesting and fun? How can we help individuals come together? Ease loneliness? Bring smiles to their faces?” VMCH resident Bernie said having pets visit the residences has always been a positive experience for everyone who has taken part. “When we have had a pet visit, even if people just sit back and watch, it’s amazing to see the joy in everyone’s faces,” he said. “It’s uplifting and makes everyone happy.” Resident Luciano, a former greyhound

trainer, said dogs coming into the residences helps bring to life happy memories. “Having Roxy [an employee’s dog] come in occasionally reminds me of when I used to have my dogs,” he said. “They just want to be patted and they don’t ask for much.” VMCH is seeking donations to help fund the fortnightly dog therapy sessions and purchase some interactive ‘companion dogs’. These canine lookalikes have built-in sensor technology that responds to petting and motion, much like real-life pets. “These dogs provide comfort, companionship, help to reduce stress and are always available to our residents in between ‘real-life’ dog visits,” Ms Smart said. “We hope members of the community will consider helping us to enhance the lives of our aged care residents.” Donations can be made via vmch.com.au/ pawfectcompanions or 1800 036 377.

EES now on exhibition. Western Outer Ring Main Pipeline Project APA VTS Australia (Operations) Pty Limited (ABN 65 083 009 278) (the proponent) has prepared an Environment Effects Statement (EES) for the Western Outer Ring Main Pipeline Project (the Project). The EES, together with the pipeline licence application, are now available for public comment. This notice is provided pursuant to the Environment Effects Act 1978 (Vic) (EE Act), the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (Cth) (EPBC Act) and the Pipelines Act 2005 (Vic). Written submissions can be made starting Wednesday 7 July 2021 and closing 11:59pm on Tuesday 17 August 2021. Project description APA VTS Australia (Operations) Pty Limited (APA) is proposing to construct and operate a buried, 600 millimetre nominal diameter high pressure gas transmission pipeline (the pipeline) between APA’s existing Plumpton Regulating Station (approx. 38 kilometres north west of Melbourne’s CBD) and Wollert Compressor Station (approx. 26 kilometres north east of Melbourne’s CBD). The pipeline provides a high-pressure connection between the eastern and western pipeline networks of the Victorian Transmission System (VTS). The proposed pipeline will provide the ‘missing link’ in Victoria’s highpressure gas transmission network. To ensure Victoria’s gas transmission network can service current peak demand, the project proposes to connect the South West Pipeline (SWP) to the Victorian Northern Interconnect (VNI), allowing gas to be circulated across Victoria with greater efficiency by increasing transfer capacity from one side of the State to the other.

Therefore, this EES has considered Matters of National Environmental Significance for making a determination under the EPBC Act. You can make a submission on the matters assessed for the purposes of the relevant provisions under the EPBC Act, by making a submission on the EES. After considering the Victorian Minister for Planning’s assessment under the EE Act, the Commonwealth Minister for the Environment will make a determination whether to approve the controlled action under the EPBC Act. Pipeline licence application A pipeline licence is required under the Pipelines Act 2005 (Vic) for the construction and operation of the pipeline. An application was made to the Minister for Energy, Environment and Climate Change on 30 June 2021. The application is included in the exhibited documents at Attachment I to the EES. Any person who may be affected by the grant of the pipeline licence may make a written submission to the Minister for Energy, Environment and Climate Change about the application for the licence by following the EES submission process. All such submissions will be treated as submissions on the EES. How to access the EES and Exhibited Documents The EES and the pipeline licence application are now available to read and download at www.apa.com.au/worm/ees Should COVID-19 restrictions allow, hard copies of the EES and the pipeline licence application will be made available at the following locations during the exhibition period:

A map of the pipeline corridor appears below.

Caroline Springs Library & Learning Hub

193-201 Caroline Springs Blvd, Caroline Springs VIC 3023

Craigieburn Library

75-95 Central Park Ave, Craigieburn VIC 3064

Greater Beveridge Community Centre

Cnr Lithgow St / Mandalay Cct, Beveridge VIC 3753

City of Whittlesea Civic Centre Office

25 Ferres Blvd, South Morang VIC 3752

State Library Victoria

328 Swanston Street, Melbourne VIC 3000

Subject to COVID-19 restrictions on Community Facilities. Please check the COVIDSafe Settings for metropolitan Melbourne for updates. www.coronavirus.vic.gov.au/coronavirus-covidsafesettings You can request an EES information pack. The pack contains: If the Project gains all required approvals, construction is anticipated to begin early 2022 and finish in mid to late 2022. EES process On 22 December 2019, the Victorian Minister for Planning determined that an EES is required for the Project under the Environment Effects Act. Procedures for the EES were published and are available at: www.planning.vic.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_ file/0031/446980/EES-Procedures-and-Requirements. pdf Read more about the EES process for the project at the Victorian Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning (DELWP) website at www.planning.vic.gov. au/environment-assessment/browse-projects/projects/ western-outer-ring-main-gas-pipeline EPBC Act process On 21 February 2020, the federal Department for Agriculture, Water and Environment (DAWE) issued a decision that the project is a ‘controlled action’ under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act) and that the Project will be assessed under the bilateral agreement between the Commonwealth and the State of Victoria. The relevant provision for this controlled action is listed threatened species & communities listed under section 18 & section 18A.

through the DELWP Customer Call Centre on 136 186 (select option 6) and request a hardcopy submission coversheet. Each hardcopy submission must be accompanied by a coversheet issued by PPV. All submissions must state the name and address of the person making the submission. Petition responses will be treated as a single submission and only the first names from a petition submission will be registered and contacted. Submissions will be treated as public documents and will be published on the Victorian Government’s engagement website. Do not include personal information in the body of your submission (such as your email address or phone number). Your submission and your name will be made public. The submission process is independently managed by PPV and any enquiries regarding the management of submissions and the Inquiry process should be directed to them. Inquiry Process The Minister for Planning will appoint an inquiry under the Environment Effects Act to review public submissions, the EES and consider the environmental effects of the project in accordance with terms of reference issued by the Minister for Planning. The Inquiry may also be appointed by the Minister for Energy, Environment and Climate Change as a panel under the Pipelines Act to consider the pipeline licence application. If appointed as a panel, it must act in accordance with the requirements of the Pipelines Act and any specifications in its instrument of appointment. After the exhibition period, the Inquiry will hold a Directions Hearing on Monday 6 September 2021, where the necessary arrangements and timetable for the public hearing will be established. Further information about the Directions Hearing arrangements (including whether it will be held in person or conducted online by video conference) will be published on www.engage.vic.gov.au/worm-inquiry when determined. The Inquiry will follow the health advice from the Victoria Government and the Chief Health Officer in making this decision. The public hearing process will commence on Monday 4 October 2021 and will run for 2 – 3 weeks (as required). Members of the public and any other parties seeking to be heard at the public hearing are required to submit a written submission and indicate on the submission form that they would like to be heard at the hearing. Information on the hearing process and timetable will be published as it becomes available at: www.engage.vic.gov.au/worm-inquiry

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USB loaded with the complete EES and pipeline licence application.

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Printed Summary Brochure.

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Printed guide on How to Navigate the EES.

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Printed Project Overview Map.

In relation to the Project or EES Documentation

For those who cannot access either the physical or electronic sites to view the EES, hard copies may be requested from the Project team free of charge.

APA VTS Australia (Operations), Licencing and Approvals Lead

To request an EES information pack, or hard copy documents please contact APA VTS Australia (Operations) by phoning 1800 951 444 or emailing worm@apa.com.au

PO Box 423 Flinders Lane, Vic 8009

Please note the EES is a long document and we encourage the use of electronic versions. How to make a submission Submissions on the EES and the pipeline licence application must be made in writing and be received by 11.59pm on Tuesday 17 August 2021.

Level 14, 60 City Road, Southbank VIC 3006 Phone: 1800 951 444 Fax: +61 3 8626 8454 Email: worm@apa.com.au In relation to making a submission or the Inquiry Planning Panels Victoria Phone: 136 186 (select option 6) Email: planning.panels@delwp.vic.gov.au In relation to the EES Process

Each submission is a public document and will be treated as a submission on the EES and the pipeline licence application.

Impact Assessment Unit, DELWP

Online submissions are preferred and can be lodged via the Victorian Government’s engagement website: www.engage.vic.gov.au/worm-inquiry

In relation to Pipeline Licence Application

Where a submitter is unable to lodge a submission online, they must contact Planning Panels Victoria (PPV)

Email: pipeline.regulation@delwp.vic.gov.au

Email: environment.assessment@delwp.vic.gov.au

Pipelines Regulation, DELWP Phone: 136 186

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Out and about Star Weekly photographer Damjan Janevski caught up with locals and visitors making the most of winter sunshine in Williamstown at the weekend.

1/ Williamstown was picture perfect in the winter sunshine. 2/ Robyn Stolko and Jeny Boyd, with dog Stella, take a stroll. 3/ Kathryn and Frank Roberts enjoy a leisurely walk. 4/ Dimitrios Vagianakis takes a minute to enjoy the view. 5/ Philip Johnson and son Marcus Johnson get ready for a day on the water. 6/ Friends of Williamstown Library volunteer Joyce Hunt overseees the book sale. 7/ Friends volunteer Kay Plymat gets things in order. 8/ Ann Nguyen and Minh Nguyen at the pier. 9/ Daniel Wan finds a few good reads. 10/ Friends of Williamstown Library volunteer Sally Jarvis straightens the shelves. 11/ Volunteer Arthur Liebert. (Damjan Janevski) 243416; 243417. 12 SUNBURY & MACEDON RANGES STAR WEEKLY Tuesday, 13 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.

First aid course Learn first aid at Craigieburn Education and Community Centre on July 24 and 31. At level 2, 120 Hothlyn Drive, Craigieburn. ■ 9308 1477

Indigenous food plants cultivation Brimbank council is holding an Indigenous food event to learn about the cultivation of a new tuber crop. The event is free, but registration is required. Meet at Calder Rise Neighbourhood Park for a 10am start on Saturday, July 17. ■ https://bit.ly/3hfgvXO

Conversation with author Alice Pung Join the Braybrook Library for a conversation with author Alice Pung, following the release of her latest novel, One Hundred Days. Listen to the conversation with Bruno Lettieri and Pung on Thursday, July 22 at 2pm. ■ https://bit.ly/2SSGScU

Mouth organ band The Yarraville Mouth Organ Band meets Friday evenings at 203 Williamstown Road, Yarraville. Great music, friendly atmosphere. New members, players or beginners welcome. ■ Heather, 9399 2190 or ymob1933@yahoo.com.au

The South Morang Farmers and Makers Market is on Saturday, July 17, at 25 Ferres Boulevard, 9am-1pm. ■ https://www.facebook.com/ events/887186995250359

Cricket classes for all Keen to hone your cricket skills? Hoppers Indoor Sportz hosts an indoor cricket event for all players to try out their skills. At 13/55 Graham Court, Hoppers Crossing. 4-5.30pm, Monday-Saturday. Cost: $12. ■ info@hhacc.com.au

Wellbeing for seniors Are you a senior looking to get some exercise to promote wellbeing? The Chinese Cancer and Chronic Illness Society is hosting aerobic and balance exercises in partnership with Maribyrnong council on Monday’s from July 19. There is no need to book, simply meet at Footscray Library in appropriate clothing. ■ 9688 0290

Live David Bowie tribute If you’re interested in a tribute to glam rock, come to the Wyndham Cultural Centre in Werribee to see a live performance of Rebel by Highwire Entertainment. The 18+ event on Thursday. July 15 has full tickets at $40, with concessions and groups of four or more at $35. ■ 8734 6000

Art creation 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

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 speak about the Gap Road level crossing removal project. ■ www.4sunbury.com

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Farmers market

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U3A AGM The 2021 AGM for Altona U3A Inc. will be held at 1pm on Friday, July 30 at Louis Joel Arts and Community Centre, Altona. Bookings essential. ■ 9398 1346

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 4-6pm. ■ www.wynbayllen.org.au/getmoney-smartlaverton-1

Hobsons Bay band Do you play trumpet, flute or lower brass instruments? The Hobsons Bay City Band is seeking musicians to join the community band. Rehearsals are held every Monday evening from 7.30pm at Newport Lakes Primary School, Elizabeth Street, Newport. ■ Roger Lewis, hbcityband@gmail.com

Laverton Community Choir All welcome for a friendly singing get-together, suitable for all ages and abilities on Thursday nights from 7pm during school term at the Laverton P-12 College, 91 Bladin Street, Laverton. ■ Ada, 0419 116 013 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

My Social Club An 18+ not-for-profit disability recreation, sports and social sub-branch of “Rainbow Club Point Cook Inc”. Meets every third Friday at local venues for meals and social interaction. Members plan their own adventures. Membership fee is NDIS funded.

you don’t need to be able to read music. ■ willin.wimmin@gmail.com

Diabetes support 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 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.

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

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

Friendship Group 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

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

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

Is English your second language and wishing to improve your conversation skills? The Altona Conservation Class can help. The group meets Mondays during the school term, 1-3pm. Sessions are free. ■ Joe, 0431 915 970, or Jill, 0439 994 705

Zonta club meets

Melton South Knit & Natter

The Zonta Club of Melton meets on the first Monday of each month at Melton Country Club, Reserve Road, Melton. ■ Suzanne, 0417 512 420

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

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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.

■ www.mysocialclub.org.au, email: social@rainbowclub.org.au or call 0414 384 557 during business hours

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

Senior citizens club

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

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

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PUZZLES No. 037

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.

ACROSS

easy

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DOWN

Waiflike (4) Helpers (10) Premise (11) Slash (3) On the seashore (7) Hurricane (7) Compelled (7) Compress (7) Denial (7) Hang (7) Ocean creature (3,4) Maybe (7) Greeted (3) Chaos (11) Shades (10) Prefix meaning million (4)

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Issue (5) Detach (7) Adept (7) Nutty (7) Piano professional (5) Transcendent state (7) Propped up (9) Gets in touch with (8) Christian holiday (9) Fungus (8) Level (7) Myths (7) Most excellent (7) Scrutinise (7) Part of a jacket (5) 25 Dance (5) 1 2 4 5 6 7 8 9 14 16 18 19 20 21 23

DECODER

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6 8 1 5 2 9 5 7 8

10 11 12 13

5 LETTERS ADEPT ADOPT ADORE ARVOS AVOID BEGIN BORNE DIETS DITTO DROPS EATEN EERIE ERASE EVICT EXERT FACET FLICK FOCUS GAMMA GRILL

20 words: Very good

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ICIER IRATE ISLAM METRO NEEDS OBESE OGRES ONSET PARKA PASSE PASTA PLEAS RACER RAGER RISEN SHEET SIFTS SPENT STAGE STEAK STRAP

TERSE TIDED TIPSY TRAIT USAGE USURP VIDEO VIOLA WEIGH 6 LETTERS ENSURE PETITE SNEERS STRATA

7 LETTERS CORSAGE HIPPEST MISSILE MORTARS RAMPAGE SOCKETS 8 LETTERS MINISTER MUSICIAN REHEARSE UPSTREAM

extort, EXTORTION, into, iron, noir, note, onto, orient, otter, oxen, riot, root, rote, rotten, tenor, tone, toner, toot, tore, torn, tort, torte, tote, toxin, trio, triton, trot

No. 037 Insert the missing letters to make 10 words – five reading across the grid and five reading down.

357 Collins St, Melbourne, is known for being the nesting spot for what type of bird?

Who created the liveaction Star Wars series The Mandalorian?

In the Dream House is a 2019 memoir by which author?

From which country does the Battenburg cake originate? What is the world’s largest fish species? In what year was the film Troy, starring Brad Pitt and Eric Bana (pictured), released?

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and torque than the full-petrol Camry the hybrid had added performance. Depending on where and how it’s driven the Hybrid can use 10 to 40 per cent less fuel than a pure-petrol car. Toyota has arguably the most widespread dealer network in Australia. There are dealers in many remote areas due to its major presence in the 4WD and light-commercial fields. Spare parts and servicing costs are generally reasonably priced, with spares continuing to be sold here after local manufacture ceased. Good home mechanics will find these cars are reasonably easy to work on. As they are aimed at conservative buyers these Toyotas are often cheaper to insure than fully imported cars in this segment.

What to look for Look over the complete body for damage, or indications it has been repaired after a crash. If there’s any doubt either pass up on the car or get an expert appraisal.

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Light touch to Subaru upgrade By Derek Ogden, Marque Motoring From the get-go the Subaru XV, or as one wag said the ‘15’, was destined for a future outside the norm of the compact sports utility vehicle. And has stayed true to form. For a start, it was powered by Subaru’s trademark horizontally-opposed four-cylinder engine mated with the marque’s ubiquitous all-wheel drive system. And styling was not your average small SUV set-up, with more of a nod to the wagon. A minor mid-life makeover for the second generation was cause to look back over the road travelled so far, while the addition of two petrol / electric hybrid versions will give us a glimpse into the XV future when we drive them. In the meantime, apart from a fresh look, the major change is the introduction of Subaru Intelligent Drive across the range. There’s also the addition of driver assist technology, with a Front View Monitor and Side View Monitor integrated into the front grille and passenger side door mirror. The hybrids also are fitted with e-Active Shift Control, which in SI-Drive on winding roads, engages automatically, based on information including accelerator use and the G sensor signal. It deactivates when it works out normal driving has resumed. The arrival of the hybrid pair takes the model choice to six, with the XV 2.0i AWD, at $29,690, plus on road costs, getting things under way. The car on test, the 2.0i Premium AWD ($34,590) sits amidships the range, while the two hybrids, in L and S spec, cost $35,490 and $40,790, respectively.

Interior Quality fit and finish are the first thing that strikes occupants on entry to the XV Premium cabin. Supportive seats are a combination of classy cloth and leather-look trim, with contrasting orange stitching. Manual adjustment is a mild let-down. Second row seating maintains the comfort score but boot volume at 310 litres, is nothing to write home about and does not compare with the more traditional compact SUV. 60:40 folding backs push up the space to 765 litres. In-cabin storage is nothing out of the ordinary, with twin cupholders, a central bin, a cubby forward of the gear lever, and a spot behind the cupholders for small items. There are a couple of USB points in the front console.

Infotainment The XV infotainment set-up is a screen-lovers’ delight, with an 8-inch in-dash touch display for Bluetooth, sat nav, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone stuff and DAB+ digital radio. A second screen, above, shows many of the XV’s systems including climate control. Here, tech heads can take a look at information such as roll and pitch angles as well as torque distribution. A third screen, in the instrument layout in front of the driver offers a digital speedo, fuel consumption, and a nudge to the driver if the car in front has moved off and he or she hasn’t.

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Over and above the standard active and passive (seven airbags) safety systems, the Premium includes Subaru’s Vision Assist package featuring blind spot monitor, lane change assist, rear cross-traffic alert, reverse automatic braking and front view monitor.

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kilometres in the urban environment and 5.4 on a motorway run. SI-Drive offers the choice between frugal efficiency in I mode and sportier performance in S mode, for greater engine responsiveness, switching via steering wheel-mounted controls. Noise and vibration were kept to a minimum, and while the four-cylinder engine was refined in its power delivery, it did manage a roar only when pressed hard. The CVT works smoothly and without fuss across a wide range of ratios and offers the chance for the driver to become more involved with a seven-speed manual mode paddles. The offer is not worth taking. Leave the CVT to its own devices. Comfort and handling have come in for an upgrade with revised tuning allowing the front suspension to move more smoothly for a better ride, added agility and improved steering response.

Summary Driving On the bitumen active torque vectoring has the XV turning better with improved response and control, while the upper range models, with all-new lane keeping assist and reverse automatic braking when parking underlined

the car’s five-star safety rating. There is no change to the 2-litre four-cylinder boxer engine, which delivers 115 kW and 196 Nm, claiming a combined urban / highway fuel consumption of 7 litres per 100 kilometres. The test vehicle pushed that to 8 litres per 100

The Subaru XV is at the cheaper end of the massive compact SUV market but holds its own in quality and equipment with much more expensive rivals. There’s no mistaking the smart looks of the XV too. Subaru loyalists will love it.

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Premier action Keilor and Greenvale battled it out in the EDFL premier division at the weekend. Star Weekly photographer Damjan Janevski caught some of the action.

1/ Keilor’s Joel Sadler gets a handball away. 2/ Keilor’s Alex Kocovic has eyes on the ball as Greenvale’s Nicholas Maric gets out of the way. 3/ Keilor’s Darcy Cassar streaks ahead of the pack. 4/ Keilor’s Jayden Hind goes for a shot. (Damjan Janevski) 243420

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5. Which veteran Australian equestrian rider has been selected to compete in their eighth Olympics?

2. Stacey Porter will captain Australia in which team sport at the Tokyo Olympics?

6. Which AFL club has announced former captain Sam Mitchell will be senior coach from 2023?

3. Paul Vaughan last played for which NRL team? 4. Ash Barty recently defeated Ajla Tomljanovic to advance to which stage of Wimbledon?

7. The Top League is the highest level of professional rugby union competition in which country? 8. The late Matiss Kivlenieks last played for the Columbus Blue Jackets in which North American sporting league? 9. The Match 4 is a madefor-TV event involving NFL players Tom Brady and Aaron Rodgers competing in what sport? 10. Which boxer did Tim Tszyu fight recently after the withdrawal of scheduled superwelterweight opponent Michael Zerafa? 11. Which F1 driver recently won two races in seven days at the same circuit in Austria?

12. Matt Damon starred in which 2009 Clint Eastwood film about the South African rugby union team?

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13. The 2021 T20 Cricket World Cup is going to be played in the UAE and which other country? 14. In round 16 of the AFL, which top eight team did Sydney defeat by 92 points? 15. Which Aussie was forced to retire from his thirdround Wimbledon match due to injury? 16. In which year was the first official Paralympic Games held? 17. At which famous stadium will the EUFA Euro 2020 soccer tournament be held?

21. Tennis player Emma Raducanu competes for which country? 22. Including this year’s games, how many summer and winter Olympics have been hosted by Japan? 23. In what Victorian city is Mars Stadium located?

18. The Australian cricket team's 'Invincibles' toured England in which year?

24. In what year did the inaugural season of the Super Rugby competition take place?

19. Who will replace Alastair Clarkson as Hawthorn coach from 2023?

25. On what shaped court was tennis originally played on?

20. Actor Ben Foster portrayed which former cyclist in 2015 movie The Program?

26. In what year was the last Australian Formula 1 Grand Prix held in Adelaide?

27. What American state played host to the first official surfing tournament in 1928? 28. Who did England play in the semi-final of the UEFA Euro 2020 tournament? 29. Who is the current interim coach of the Collingwood Magpies? 30. How many points did the Manly Sea Eagles score in their Round 16 match against the Canterbury Bulldogs?

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SPORT Kyneton soccer nets first win Kyneton District Soccer Club has notched up its first win of the season in the women’s state league 4. Kyneton defeated Brimbank 3-0 on a wet and muddy Sunday afternoon, as striker Anna Radkovich netted a hat-trick. Kyneton president Ron Cole said it was good to be on the winners’ list after an injury-plagued start to the season. “It was a really good win, the whole club and the team were super excited, hopefully we can go on and get a few more now,” Cole said. “Honestly it’s been a struggle to keep everyone on the pitch, we had five of the girls out with quad injuries at the start of the season. “Finally managed to get everyone out and it’s amazing what a difference it makes. Our three week COVID-19 break actually helped us in that regard because it gave the girls a bit more time to recover.”

The Kyneton District Soccer Club side after its first win of the season in the women’s state league 4. (Kyneton District Soccer Club)

After a rocky start to the season that included five straight losses, Kyneton has been able to salvage some form, with just one loss from its past four matches. It sits in ninth position after nine matches, with one win, two draws and six

losses. This season has seen a drop in form from 2019, when Kyneton finished third on the table with a positive goal difference of 24. But Cole said that on top of the injury list, the team was also forced to rebuild after all but five players departed the club. “We’ve really just been trying to get the girls to gel together as a team because there are a lot that are new to the game,” he said. “It’s a slow rebuild as we try to play the style of game we want to play, but it’s definitely evolving each week.” Goalscorer Jaclyn Camilleri was among the notable players to leave the club at the end of 2019. Camilleri was the club’s leading scorer with 11 goals in nine matches before leaving for Gisborne where she has continued her form with 15 goals to her name, as she’s helped her side maintain equal first place on the table.

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Cole said it was promising to see the side’s current number 11, Radkovich find some form. “We’d certainly been missing her for the first five or six games of the season, she’s pretty handy for us,” he said. The club has also had its difficulties in maintaining their pitch. As reported by Star Weekly, Kyneton was denied access to a $460,000 community sports grant from the federal government to improve drainage at their ground despite meeting the eligibility criteria. Cole said he had been in talks with Macedon Ranges council to allow the club to play at another venue, should the pitch become unplayable due to poor weather. “We’re still waiting on money to fix the drainage unfortunately,” he said. “The grounds are basically shot now after the weekend’s games so we’re hopeful it won’t impact the rest of the season.”

Raising profile of junior squash

By Oliver Lees Former Sunbury Little Athletics runner Linden Hall has been selected for her second Olympic Games. With the Tokyo Olympic Games starting later this month, Hall said she was looking forward to pulling on the green and gold in the 1500 metre event. “It’s been exciting, it was really nice to qualify in the early qualifying period, unlike last year,” Hall said. “This time I was able to get there at the end of the National Championships in Sydney, so I could celebrate with the team. It’s nice to have those team moments in a sport that’s pretty individual.” Hall’s selection follows a run of hot form that saw her become the first woman in Australian history to run the distance in less than four minutes (3:59.67). The 30-year-old beat the previous record held by Jessica Hull, who ran a time of 4:00.42 at a competition last September. Reflecting on her record-breaking run, Hall said it had given her a lot of confidence for future competition. “It was one of those perfect nights,” she said “The weather was perfect and I had another person that paced me through the race. “It was a fun one because there wasn’t really anything on the line seeing as I already had my qualifying time. If there’s selection on the line, you might play it a bit safer. “I thought I might as well just go for it…Now I really feel like I’m riding high on confidence.” Hall’s recent form has lifted her to rank 21 in the world for her distance. In 2016 she qualified for the Rio Olympics with a time of 4:01.78 Hall came fourth in her first heat to qualify for the semi-final at those games, but then finished in eighth spot in the following race and wasn’t able to qualify for the final. Hall has since impressed in other competitions, finishing fourth at the 2018 Commonwealth Games as well as winning the 2017-18 National Championships. Hall said she feels confident knowing she has more experience under her belt this time around. “Having done it before will help massively because I know the drill, even with everything looking different due to COVID-19 processes,” she said. “I know last time around I had moments where I was looking at other people, and thinking to myself, ‘should I really be here?’ “But now I’m a senior athlete on the team, I feel like I belong more with the top girls.”

Australian Olympic athlete Linden Hall at day seven of the National Championships. (Steve Christo)

Hall started her athletics in Sunbury as a child, where she competed at Sunbury Little Athletics. “I only did one or two years of little athletics, and I remember getting annoyed because we had to wait around for Mark Blicavs to break the high jump record every week,” she said, referring to the Geelong Cats footballer.

“I think I really got serious about competing in grade five and six at school before going to Braemer College.” Now based at Athletics Essendon, Hall will be hoping to follow in the footsteps of her fellow clubwoman, Margaret Crowley, who was the last Australian woman to make the 1500 metre Olympic final in 1996.

Squash and Racquetball Victoria has designed a new structure to improve competition and motivate participation among junior players. Last week the sporting body announced the Victorian Junior Squash Tour (VJST) and its associated ranking system, which aims to match players in appropriate divisions. VJST events will also enable a more direct means of forming representative sides, as the top two ranked boys and girls in each age group will represent the State Junior Team. Macedon Ranges Squash Club president George Hennessy said the new system will be good for the game. “Anything the governing body can do to raise the profile of squash for juniors and attract them to squash, is a good thing,” Hennessy said. “Macedon Ranges Squash Club does and will support this initiative as much as we are able to, though being a small club, we can only do so much.” The VJST will complement the introduction of Bronze Level Junior Tournaments. These tournaments allow entries of intermediate and beginner players to get more new players to compete. Hume City Squash Club president Leigh Evans said the first event held in April was a smash hit. “All of our players from Hume City Squash had a ball at the first Junior Bronze Event,” Evans said. Squash and Racquetball Victoria president and five time World Open champion Sarah Fitz-Gerald said the changes would help accommodate a growing number of players in the sport. But Hennessy said the Macedon Ranges Squash Club had been dealt a blow through the pandemic. “COVID-19 has taken its toll on playing numbers in this district,” Hennessy said. “Having the large amount of forced time away from the courts over the last 18 months, has seen many members not returning to squash.” He said the timetable for the winter mixed competition at the Kyneton Sports & Aquatic Centre will be released soon. Details: macedonrangessquash@ gmail.com Oliver Lees

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