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Sunbury Heights Primary School’s prep pupils got creative last week to celebrate their 100th day of the school year. The cohort of 60 prep pupils all dressed up as 100-year-old versions of themselves to mark the occasion, using walking sticks and hairspray to add 95 years to their appearance. Teacher Emily Duff said it was a significant milestone given the school year had been interrupted by lockdowns. “A lot of the kids have missed the social aspect of school, so having them back on site has been amazing,” Ms Duff told Star Weekly before the sixth lockdown was announced. “Some of the kids have been asking their grandparents for advice and sending us photos using ageing phone filters. It’s a really good buzz at the moment. It’s a really critical age for language and social development. But it’s an incredible group, the kids have been so resilient.” Oliver Lees

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A fundraising slam dunk The Sunbury community is digging deep to support a family that has been devastated by cancer. Husband and wife Sue Dohmen-Jolly and Brent Jolly both died from cancer related illnesses in the last three months, leaving their children Nathan, Jack and Maddison without parents. The Sunbury Jets Basketball Association (SJBA) launched a GoFundMe page last Tuesday, August 3 with all funds raised going toward assisting the children with everyday living expenses. The money will also contribute to allowing Nathan to continue his university studies.

The site smashed its fundraising goal of $100,000 in less than two days. SJBA general manager Christopher Tighe said the club wanted to help give back to a family that had given so much to basketball in Sunbury. “The whole family has been involved in the club at some level and we were shocked and saddened to hear this news,” Mr Tighe said. “Brent was one of those guys that would do anything to help out around the association, he coached a number of our domestic basketball teams and was a life member of the Sunbury Braves. “After his and Sue’s diagnoses he still helped when and where he could, he was devastated that he could not help continue with coaching

after he started getting sick. This was because he felt he was letting down the kids. “Sue has done management for the domestic teams and all the kids have played domestic basketball. “It’s not just a loss for the association, but for the basketball community and Sunbury as a whole.” Mr Tighe said he had been in contact with Nathan, Jack and Maddison who had expressed their gratitude for the support from the community and beyond. “We’re also considering honouring the family by creating some sort of annual fundraising event for cancer research,” he said. To donate, visit: https://bit.ly/2TWdQJV

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Victoria’s lowest jab rate is in the north-west Melbourne’s north-west region has been revealed to have the state’s lowest rate of COVID-19 vaccination, with eligibility and the nature of the workforce being flagged as potential reasons. The federal government last week released data revealing vaccination rates across the country. In Melbourne’s north-west, 34.7 per cent of people aged 15 and over had received one dose while 15.6 per cent of people aged 15 and over are fully vaccinated. Bendigo was revealed to have the highest rate of people aged 15 and over with at least one dose ,at 52.6 per cent. Geelong had the highest rate of people aged

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is essential service workers with jobs that involve long hours and getting time off work is really difficult.” Altona North GP and Australian Medical Association state council chairman Mukesh Haikerwal said supply was one reason for the lag. “We need more supply and we need more participation and we need more messaging so that people are actually prepared and geared up to do the vaccine and also prepared to take the vaccine,” he said. Dr Haikerwal said there weren’t enough vaccination sites in the north-west. “I think the issue is this: Wyndham’s the size of Canberra but hardly got any vaccination

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“The government’s coronavirus website is a good source of quality vaccine information, however your GP is the best person to talk to if you have questions about the COVID-19 vaccine and existing health conditions,” Mr Ripper said. COVID-19 vaccination bookings can be made at participating GP clinics. Vaccinations

are also available at vaccination centres, with the closest centre to the Macedon Ranges at Bendigo Health COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic and Kilmore District Health. Central Highlands Rural Health is planning to run a COVID-19 vaccination clinic at Kyneton Health. Details: Coronavirus Hotline on1800 675 398.

Victorians are nervously waiting to find out if lockdown will end on Thursday night as planned, as the number of COVID-19 cases and exposure sites continues to grow. A seven-day lockdown came into place across the state at 8pm on Thursday, making it the state’s sixth lockdown. Eleven cases were announced on Monday morning, taking the state’s total number of active cases to 103. There are now more than 150 exposure sites across Victoria. There were no active cases in Sunbury and the Macedon Ranges as of Monday. Speaking at the weekend, Premier Daniel Andrews said the rate of transmission was “concerning” and urged Victorians to get tested. “There is a certainty that there are more cases out there and that’s why you need to get tested when you’ve got any symptoms at all,” Mr Andrews said. Victorians aged 18 to 39 can now access the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccination from nine state government-run vaccination hubs. Those aged 18 to 39 and 60 above are also able to access the AstraZeneca vaccine from participating GP clinics. Chief health officer Brett Sutton said the AstraZeneca vaccine was “very effective”. “I’m a 52-year-old bloke, if I were 25 and AstraZeneca was the only vaccine available to me today, I would get it,“ Professor Sutton said. “I’d say to any person between 18 and 39 considering getting vaccinated with AstraZeneca, speak to your GP, understand those really, really remote risks and make that informed decision.“ Oliver Lees

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Health and community services across the Macedon Ranges have joined forces to encourage the community to get vaccinated against coronavirus. Central Highland Rural Health, Sunbury and Cobaw Community Health, Macedon Ranges council and Hepburn council have designed the new campaign called ‘Get the Jab Done’. As part of the campaign, the organisations will be funding campaign messaging at their facilities across the region. Macedon Ranges council’s people, culture and performance acting executive manager, Nathan Upson, said it was important for the community to have consistent and trusted vaccination messaging. “COVID-19 vaccines are free, safe and voluntary,” Mr Upson said. “All vaccines carry a very minor risk of adverse reaction, however the risk from contracting or spreading COVID-19 is much greater. “They have been approved by Australia’s Therapeutic Goods Administration, meeting strict standards after being thoroughly tested for safety. “The COVID-19 vaccine will protect you, your loved ones and your community, we encourage everyone across our region to roll up their sleeves and ‘Get the Jab Done.’” As of August 4, 15 per cent of Australia’s total population had been vaccinated, according to the federal Department of Health. In July, Prime Minister Scott Morrison said that targeted lockdowns will end and international borders will reopen once 80 per cent of eligible Australians are fully vaccinated. Sunbury and Cobaw Community Health chief executive Phillip Ripper said he hopes the campaign will help ease some of the community’s concerns around the jab.

sites and people there have got very few doses. “It’s a common problem across the north-west.” Federal Lalor MP Joanne Ryan said the average age of the Wyndham community is 32 years. “Sixty-four per cent of our community is below the age of 40 [years] and not eligible to be vaccinated yet,” Ms Ryan said. “Instead of trying to blame lower socio-economic families or multicultural communities for vaccination hesitancy, [people] need to look at the … vaccination roll-out … 113,000 people I represent aren’t able to get their hands on the vaccine.” Michaela Meade

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Macedon Ranges council is seeking feedback on the updated environmental management plan for Hanging Rock. The plan will continue extensive weed control, enhancement of native vegetation and includes the preparation of a pest animal management plan. Council will receive public feedback until August 25. Details: mrsc.vic.gov.au.

Free firewood Greencross Vets has partnered with Petbarn to raise awareness about the importance of dental hygiene in dogs and cats. The chain of veterinary hospitals – which has clinics in Werribee, Hoppers Crossing, Point Cook, Williamstown, Craigieburn, South Morang and Woodend – is urging pet owners to watch out for the seven signs of dental disease in their four-legged friends. According to the Australian and American Veterinary Dental Societies, more than 80 per cent of dogs and cats will develop dental disease by the age of three. Greencross Vets director, Dr Michael Yazbeck, said dental disease was a serious issue that was often overlooked by pet parents who did not realise their pet’s teeth needed daily bushing and a regular dental routine.

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Plea for pitch upgrade By Oliver Lees Gisborne Soccer Club is appealing to Macedon Ranges council for improved drainage and lighting at its home ground, after it was forced to reschedule matches and cancel training sessions in recent weeks. On Saturday, July 31, the club had to move its senior men’s match from its home pitch at Dixon Field as puddles on the main oval made the surface unplayable. The club has also had to reschedule some of its midweek training sessions, as currently only three of the six light towers around the main playing pitch are operational. Gisborne senior coach Danny Moore said the club was in desperate need of improved lighting and drainage in order to cater for the needs of its more than 300 players. “It’s becoming a really big problem and a bit

of a safety issue, it doesn’t take a lot of rain for the ground to become waterlogged because there’s no drainage,” Mr Moore said. “The lack of lighting is an added layer because our junior teams are mostly training at night time and we only have the lights around the main pitch. “I don’t think the council has it high up on their priority list. It’s not that they don’t understand, it’s just that maybe they don’t understand how urgent our needs are.” Gisborne Soccer Club shares Dixon Field with five other sporting clubs including Gisborne Little Athletics. In March, 2020, Macedon Ranges council published the draft Dixon Field Master Plan, which states: “Current issues include poor field drainage … lack of lighting and huge demand for soccer fields.” The draft document states that the master

plan is to be implemented over a period of 20 years but does not provide a more detailed timeline. Last week, a Macedon Ranges council spokesperson told Star Weekly the council was aware of the the ground and lighting issues and may consider the master plan in the next financial year. But the spokesperson said the council was not responsible for the maintenance of the pitch’s lamps. “Council will consider future upgrade works at Dixon Field after any future adoption of the master plan, subject to budget considerations and in conjunction with available grant opportunities,” the council spokesperson said. “Council is currently investigating an intermittent lighting fault at Dixon Field. “Maintenance of these lamps is a club responsibility under the current seasonal tenancy arrangement.”

Volunteers needed to lend a hand Lancefield Neighbourhood House (LNH) is on the hunt for more volunteers to run its community enterprise facility. LNH launched ‘The Townhouse’ to provide a range of services free of charge to the community. These services include a community nursery, printing and faxing, regional information guides, as well as the sales of local products. LNH co-ordinator Vivien Philpotts said anyone wishing to lend a hand is welcome.

“It’s really about being there for people who come in to answer their questions,” Ms Philpotts said. “We try to step up to be a community and visitor resource centre, by providing flyers and information about what’s going on locally.” As well as The Townhouse, LNH is also responsible for facilitating the monthly Lancefield Farmer’s Market and Lancefield Men’s Shed. Ms Philpotts said the organisation is

always looking for more help in their various enterprises. “Overall, volunteering is really good for your health,” she said. “But the main thing people get out of it is the social side of it, you make some great friends. You also get to contribute to a service for the whole community.” Details: admin@lancefieldhouse.org.au

More than $72 million was spent at poker machines in Hume in 2020-21, new Victorian Commission for Gambling and Liquor Regulation data reveals. The municipality is home to 14 gaming venues, including the Royal Hotel in Sunbury, where $3.5 million was spent across 31 electronic gaming machines last financial year. The new data comes as the state government announced it will overhaul the regulation of gambling in Victoria in a bid to minimise harm. The Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission (VGCCC) will be created to oversee gambling regulation. The Alliance for Gambling Reform’s chief advocate Tim Costello said a dedicated entity such as the VGCCC has been “desperately needed” to regulate the sector. “Poker machines are dangerous, they are deliberately designed to be addictive and the businesses that operate them need to be much more closely monitored to ensure they are not exploiting people,” he said. “With poker machines seemingly available everywhere, we are dealing with hundreds of mini casinos in our suburbs and towns … because of regulatory loopholes being exploited by the gambling industry. “We hope that this new body will look closely at these loopholes and others, and bring them to the attention of the government for regulatory and legislative action to be taken.” The VGCCC will comprise specialist staff and will take into account the findings of the Royal Commission into the Casino Operator and Licence to finalise its regulatory arrangements. hese findings are expected in October. Consumer Affairs, Gaming and Liquor Regulation Minister Melissa Horne said the commission was a step in the right direction. “We said we’d take action to strengthen … oversight, and that’s what we’re doing with the establishment of a new gambling and casino regulator,” Ms Horne said. Oliver Lees

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Putting a brake on truck noise By Oliver Lees Sunbury residents are voicing their concerns over growing noise pollution along Sunbury Road, with the West Gate Tunnel soil relocation project is expected to further increase congestion on the road. Michelle Parsons first moved to her home near the intersection of Sunbury Road and Lancefield Road 11 years ago. Ms Parsons said the issue of excessive noise has become worse over time and now it regularly interrupts her ability to enjoy the comfort of her home. “It’s like night and day from when we moved in, it used to be a reasonably quiet area, but now you can’t even leave a window cracked open because of the noise,” she said.

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“I’ve been woken up at 4.30 in the morning from the sound and often I can hear it over the top of the TV.” In June, a decision was reached by Transurban to send toxic soil from the West Gate Tunnel Project to a purpose-built soil treatment facility at 570 Sunbury Road. According to a report presented to a Hume council meeting in September, 2020, trucks would transport soil to Hi-Quality’s site 24-hours a day, seven days a week for 18 to 24 months.

The traffic assessment estimated this would equate to 36 truck movements per hour for the duration of the project. A 2019 traffic survey presented to Hume council found that Sunbury Road was far in excess of the recommended daily capacity of a two-lane road. “If that’s going to be a 24/7 thing, then there’ll be absolutely no reprieve for us even in the night time,” Ms Parsons said. Sunbury resident and civil engineer Steve Bock said he would like to see signs installed on Sunbury Road encouraging drivers to limit the use of truck engine brakes, especially around the narrow Bulla Bridge. “It’s just the sheer volume of the trucks and the expanding communities, it’s only going to get worse,” Mr Bock said.

“All we’re after at this stage is some sort of noise measurement because everyone is saying it’s too loud.” As an arterial road, the maintenance of Sunbury Road is the responsibility of VicRoads. A VicRoads spokesperson said the organisation was aware of concerns regarding heavy traffic along the road. “The Victorian government is investing in a massive upgrade of Sunbury Road – adding new lanes between Bulla-Diggers Rest Road and Powlett Street,” the spokesperson said. “We continue to work closely with Hi-Quality regarding possible routes to be used by trucks transporting soil from the West Gate Tunnel Project. The transportation route has not been finalised.”

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Enjoy a colourful brush with culture If you’ve strolled down O’Shannassy Street recently, you may have noticed a new splash of colour. Yorta Yorta woman and artist Mandi Barton recently put the finishing touches on her 25-metre long mural at 59 O’Shannassy Street, which includes several nods to the area’s Aboriginal cultural heritage. Entitled ‘Where the Creeks Flow’, the mural references Sunbury landmarks of Emu Bottom and Emu Creek with track marks, as well as the five Bora Earth Rings that were first

designed by Aboriginal tribes several hundred years ago to perform ceremonies. She completed the mural across two weeks with painter Jack Rowland. Barton said she wanted to create a piece of art that connected the concepts of travel and belonging. “I’m an Aboriginal artist, for me, art has the power to create an atmosphere in which people feel good about themselves,” Barton said. “‘Where the Creeks Flow’ includes Jacksons

Creek and Emu Creek, these waterways provide the connectivity and, to me, symbolise a connection of the traditional owners. “I think it’s important to gather and to talk about culture, not just as a reminder of the past, but in reference to now as well.” Barton has produced cultural murals across Melbourne through her business, Biyala B. Details: https://biyalab.com.au

Two of Salesian College’s stellar students have been recognised among the best performing students in the state as part of the Premier’s VCE Awards. Madeline Hendy and Michelle Grover both received a Study Award, which celebrates students for achievement in individual coursework. Madeline was recognised for achieving a perfect score of 50 in legal studies while Michelle was recognised for achieving the highest marks in agricultural and horticultural studies. Salesian College principal Mark Brockhus said the awards were validation for all of their hard work. “The entire Salesian College community is so proud of Maddie and Michelle and wish to congratulate them on being recipients of such a prestigious award, achieved through a passion for learning and a desire to be their best,” he said. The pair joined more than 300 award recipients across 90 different areas of study. Sunbury MP Josh Bull said both students should both be proud of their efforts. “I congratulate the students from Salesian College Sunbury on these fantastic achievements,” he said. “The success of these students is a credit to not only their hard work and abilities, but also to the support of their families, friends and school community.” Oliver Lees

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Grant gives creative festival the green light for November Riddells Creek Neighbourhood House (RCNH) will be hosting a festival designed to celebrate local creatives, after it was announced the organisation received a grant to fund the event. RCNH will accept $2500 as part of Greater Western Water’s community sponsorship program, which will help it to organise the festival scheduled for November. An additional $4000 has been provided by Macedon Ranges council. RCNH community development manager Lisa Linton said the focus of the event will be to support creative industries that have been

hit hard by the pandemic. “The idea is that what we want to do is celebrate the local artisans because they’ve been doing it very tough,” Ms Linton said. “We’re going to have artists, community groups and stores and it’s all going to be really locally focused.” Ms Linton said they were also on the lookout for anyone that might like to help co-ordinate the festival. “We’re particularly focused on supporting young people and their ideas, so if there’s anyone that would like some experience in event management, this would be a great

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opportunity and a lot of fun,” she said. The festival will be run in tandem with Christmas in Riddells Creek group and will run from 3pm to 8pm on November 27. Oliver Lees

Christmas in Riddells Creek group leader Desley Adams and Riddells Creek Neighbourhood House community development manager Lisa Linton. (Damjan Janevski) 245924_04

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Kangaroos legend remembered By Oliver Lees The Sunbury community is grieving the loss of Sunbury Kangaroos football president Allan Walters, who died last week. A long list of community sporting clubs and individuals shared their admiration for the Kangaroos clubman online after news broke he had died in a workplace incident. Mr Walters served as president of the Kangaroos for 13 years and also contributed to the club as a player, a coach, committee member and team manager. Mr Walters was president when the Kangaroos won their two premierships, including the 2019 season when the club transitioned to the Essendon District Football League. More recently he had been an advocate for the renovation of the clubrooms at Eric Boardman Reserve, with works beginning on that project in the next few months. Sunbury Kangaroos senior coach Leigh Sporle said Mr Walters was the embodiment of the club’s spirit. “He was just always such a fun bloke, he made everything about playing footy really enjoyable, and he genuinely cared for everyone,” Mr Sporle said. “Thursday nights at the club he’ll get on the microphone to a packed crowd and be stirring everyone up. That was the beauty of Allan, he was such a character. “He never missed a game, you could always hear him from a mile away either cheering or getting involved in some way. He loved it. “He wasn’t the type of president that was afraid to roll up his sleeves, he was the ultimate hard worker. And that really is what the Sunbury Kangaroos is all about.” In a post on its Facebook page, the East Sunbury Football Club said the club had been

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saddened by the news. “We extend our sincere condolences to Allan’s family, friends and the Sunbury Kangaroos Football Club,” the club said. “Allan was a champion of football in our wider Sunbury community, a man who conducted himself with honor and integrity, and a friend to our community at East Sunbury.” Mr Sporle said Mr Walters was also a devoted father to Geoff and Jaimilee and husband to Lori. “I’m going to miss his advice, I call him everyday or he calls me. I’ve had a few moments where I’ve gone to get my phone out of my pocket and then I remember. “He was a mentor to me and someone that so many people looked up to.”

Sunbury Kangaroos football president Allan Walters and cricket president Shane Woolley.

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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.

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

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 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

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Equestrian upgrades gallop on By Michaela Meade A new pavilion at Greenvale Equestrian Centre is set to benefit several northern suburbs clubs. The centre on Section Road will receive a major upgrade thanks to a $200,000 state government grant. The upgrade will include new changerooms for women and men, a multi-purpose room, a renovated kitchen, kiosk and bar area, and a new verandah.

The Bulla Adult Riding Club is one of five clubs that will get to take advantage of the new amenities once they are completed. President Michelle Retra said the pavilion will be a “great place” for the club to use in all seasons. “The new pavilion will offer our members a great place to gather out of the heat in summer and out of the cold in winter,” Ms Retra said. “This will encourage our members to take advantage of more of the social aspects of being part of a club which is such an important

part of club membership. “We will also be able to hold meetings there rather than having to book external venues.” Ms Retra said the club will make full use of the pavilion’s facilities. “It will allow us to offer greatly improved facilities for members as well as competitors at the competitions we run,” she said. “This in turn will encourage participation, which is fantastic for a sport that involves a majority of female participants. “Members are really excited about the new

facilities and looking forward to making use of them at rallies, competitions and social gatherings.” The Tullamarine Riding Club, Oakland Horse and Driving Club, Goulburn Valley Horse Trials Association, and Greenvale Sport and Game Fishing Club will also use the new space. The upgrade will provide a space to showcase equestrian at its best, and provide a space for the clubs to host future state and national events, the government said.

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Grant helps Lancefield kinder grow Lancefield Kindergarten is embarking on an environmental education journey to teach kids about the value of household waste after winning a grant for its Environmentally Friendly Garden Program. The kindergarten was awarded $1600 by the Lancefield and Romsey Community Bank, which awards funds in partnership with the Bendigo Bank’s philanthropic arm, the Community Enterprise Foundation. The award came in two payments and allowed the kindergarten to update its facilities and purchase new equipment for the children.

Lancefield Kindergarten committee president Nicole Hield said the grant money would be spent on portable vegepods, seeds and books for the kindergarten. The kindergarten also purchased $500 worth of books to upgrade its take-home library. Ms Hield said the grant money has “been great” for the kinder. “For years to come the children will get the benefits of this,” she said. Lancefield and Romsey Community Bank’s Suzie Ewart said grants like this were important to serve local communities.

“Our Romsey and Lancefield community-owned branches of Bendigo Bank were established to serve our towns, both by ensuring we always had local banking services and by our pledge to share the profits and proceeds generated with our communities,” Ms Ewart said. “By supporting their local community bank, [businesses] are also proudly supporting the groups receiving these grants and sponsorships.”

The state government has launched a new online hub to boost recruitment in the disability workforce and assist individuals using the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). The NDIS is a federal government initiative designed to assist Australians living with disabilities, their families and carers. According to state government data, an extra 10,000 disability support workers will be needed within the NDIS by 2024. The state government’s ‘Work that Matters’ complements this service by providing an online hub with resources for those wishing to engage in the growing sector. This includes a portal for people with disabilities to search for employment opportunities and tips on how to begin a career in disability support. Minister for Disability, Ageing and Carers Luke Donnellan said the campaign builds on the strength of the NDIS. “Disability support workers do work that matters, helping tens of thousands of Victorians live the life they want,” Mr Donnellan said. “As more Victorians join the NDIS, it is vital the disability support workforce grows to provide people with the high quality support they need and deserve.” To find out more about the campaign and discover the possibilities, visit: vic.gov.au/workthatmatters. Oliver Lees

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Help protect Sunbury’s birds Hume council is seeking volunteers to help protect and nurture Sunbury’s bird life. Council will be hosting its Bird Buddies National Tree Day event on August 22 at Spavin Lake, where participants can get involved in planting shrubs and other vegetation to provide habitat and feed for the bird population. Guest speakers will provide all participants with a tour of the lake, pointing out wetland and woodland bird species. The event was originally scheduled to take place on National Tree Day but was postponed due to Melbourne’s fifth lockdown. Hume council sustainable infrastructure and services director Peter Waite said the event is designed to educate the public on how to look after local habitat. “Sunbury’s Spavin Lake is a very popular

place for locals, however, we know that some activities can have negative impacts on local birds, which can get caught in fishing line and litter, and lead to wildlife rescuers visiting regularly to help them,” Mr Waite said. “Council will be giving out copies of the Birds of Hume field guide and the Fauna of Hume field guide, so that people can learn to identify birds and other wildlife living in their neighbourhood. Council’s arborists will also demonstrate how to create hollow habitats out of fallen tree limbs. The event is free but registration is required. Details: https://www.hume.vic.gov.au/ Eventbrite/Bird-Buddies-National-TreeDay-141929784807

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MY PLACE Andrew Smyth is a resident of Riddells Creek and a central figure in the Macedon Ranges scouting community. He spoke with Oliver Lees after he received a Special Service Award for his contribution to Scouts Victoria. What is your connection to Sunbury and the Macedon Ranges? I’m the group leader at 1st Riddells Creek Scouts, the district commissioner for Macedon Ranges District and also the region commissioner for Lederderg Region. My children are also involved in scouting and my wife is a Cub Scout leader.

finances and building teams, it’s just the best. There are so many great people in our community with a range of skills meaning that specialised help is never far away and every day is filled with learning. You see a youth member arrive and then three years later you see what they are doing. They’re so capable and confident, it’s really inspiring. Our adult leaders are the heartbeat of the organisation and without them we cannot operate. Leaders also get to follow their passion as they can get involved in some pretty cool activities, but also get skills they can take into their professional lives.

Can you tell me a bit about your engagement in the Scouts network in the Macedon Ranges? Four years ago I was not involved in scouting at all, I was a parent who dropped my kids off and picked them up. Initially when my eldest son was old enough to start Cub Scouts. The leader at the time said I was welcome on one condition, that I become a leader. So I decided to do it. One year later I was hooked. I didn’t realise how much fun it was to see the youth having such a great time, how great it was to be involved in the development of a group and it’s strategy, and the skills you gain that are so transferable through your professional life and general community life.

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What have you gained from your time at the Scouts that has helped you elsewhere in life? I cannot emphasise the benefits of scouting enough. I have gained so many skills in a really well structured and supportive environment. My roles involved leading adults, managing

Andrew Smyth is a recent recipient of a Special Service Award for his contribution to scouting in the Macedon Ranges. (Supplied)

Is there any way that people can get involved if they wish? For anyone wanting to know more about scouting, please contact myself or your local group. There are opportunities for young people aged five to 26 years olds across joeys to rovers, and also for adults wanting to volunteer. Andrew

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Macedon Ranges council may spend over $1 million on recreation over the next 12 months.

Sunbury traders clashed with Hume City councillors when they met to discuss the future of Sunbury Young People’s Place in Evans Street.

In a society not always tolerant of the very young or elderly, two-year-old Ruby and her grandpa, Graeme, have found their special place at the Point Cook Community Library.

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Bashing through one last time More than 30 years after joining Dick Smith on an outback driving adventure for the first ever Variety Bash, Brookfield’s Terry Adair has decided it’s time to get back on the dusty road for one more dash at the Bash. He tells Benjamin Millar life under lockdown has been an important reminder to make the most of life. Terry Adair is ready to roll. The 76-year-old Brookfield resident is buckling up for one more spin across the country in Australia’s favourite charity motoring event. As the only entrant this year to have also taken part in the first ever Variety Bash from Bourke to Bourketown in 1985, he will be an elder statesman of this year’s drive to raise much needed funds to support Variety – the Children’s Charity. Mr Adair will be joined in the event by a couple of friends as they hit the road in Car 45, a 1992 Subaru Liberty dubbed ‘Adventure before Dementia’. The Variety Bash was started by Aussie icon Dick Smith with the idea of “a drive in the outback with a few mates”. Well known for its sea of classic cars and colourful characters, this year’s event is expected to raise $2 million dollars for kids who are sick, disadvantaged or have additional needs. October’s event will mark Mr Adair’s fourth run in the bash, but the first in more than 30 years. “I’ve always been into off-road endurance type events, in 1979 I did the Repco Around Australia Trail,” he told Star Weekly. “That was a 14-day ride around the country, it was a pretty tough event. “In 1985 I read about Dick Smith organising a fun event of the same sort of ilk, I contacted Dick and said ‘can I come along with you?’ “We took the 1963 Vauxhall Velox down to Sydney, drove from Sydney to Bourke, then we went through Charleville in Queensland, then onto Birdsville and from Birdsville up to Mt Isa then through to Bourketown in the gulf.” Mr Adair enjoyed the event so much he took part again for the next two years, travelling firstly from Bourke to the Barossa one year then from Bourke to the Barrier Reef the next. A stint spent living in the US and growing work commitments put an end to personal involvement in the bashes, but he’s hoping to add a silver lining to recent events that have taken a heavy toll on his business. “I have a company called Melbourne Mini

Terry Adair took part in the first ever Variety Bash in 1985, travelling from Bourke to Bourketown in a 1963 Vaxhaul. (Pictures: Supplied)

Buses, with COVID we haven’t had a job since last March,” he said. “We’ve been in lockdown and I’m not doing much so I thought I would like to do one more.” Setting out from Melbourne on October 19, a convoy of more than 120 cars will drive over 3500 kilometres through western Victoria, South Australia and southwest Queensland before arriving at Yeppoon on the Queensland coast on October 27, crossing to Great Keppel Island for a final night dinner the next night. There is one particular destination halfway through the event that convinced Mr Adair he had to join this year’s event.

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“This year it’s going back to Birdsville and I thought wow, I would love to go back to Birdsville.” While keen to see the sights of outback Australia once again, it’s not just the landscape and tiny towns dotted along the way that have brought Mr Adair back to the bash. “It’s very much a social thing, sharing this trip through these isolated areas and having a social event every night and just having good fun good times,” he said. “It’s just getting out and having some relaxing time in the bush and enjoying yourself. “Visiting kids in remote areas is also fun, when I did it in ‘85 very few people had seen or heard anything like it, it piqued a lot of interest

when we turned up in a town like Charleville.” The other motivating factor is the chance to raise funds for Variety, a charity dear to Mr Adair’s heart. “We have to raise $7000 and it’s a very tough time to get sponsors with what’s been happening with with COVID,” he said. “It is a great cause, they are very professional and very little money goes towards administration, which in my book gives Variety big tick.” And although it’s been a long time between trips, Mr Adair is far from certain this will be his last. “I would say watch this space.” Details: fundraise.variety.org.au/fundraisers/ terryadair

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Introduction to business record Come along to this free, introductory 60-minute session on Tuesday, August 17. You will learn about which business records to keep, the legal requirements and how long to keep your records. This basic session also introduces you to the benefits of developing good record keeping habits as well as tools to help you manage your records. ■ https://bit.ly/3jfIkyX

Kyneton Farmers Market The Kyneton Farmers Market is on every second Saturday of the month from 8.30am to 1pm. Come down to St Paul’s Park on Piper Street for a range of local goods. ■ 5422 0333

Sewing group The Sunbury Neighbourhood 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.

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

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Senior citizens are welcome to visit the Sunbury Senior Citizens’ Club on Mondays and Fridays, from 10am-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

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

Middle Eastern wonders Discover the wonders of Middle Eastern cuisine in Melton South Community Centre’s new four-week course. Learn to make a 10-dish banquet including soups, salads, main meals and dessert. Everything is supplied. Sessions will be held 10am-noon Tuesdays from August 17 to September 7. Cost $70/$65 concession. ■ 9747 8576

Solar power Q&A Tune into Brimbank council’s free online-only solar power and battery systems Q&A session to hear answers to common solar-power questions. The event will cover energy use at home, as well as the economics of running a solar and battery system. The session starts at 10am on Saturday, August 14. Registration essential. ■ https://www.brimbank.vic.gov.au/ events/solar-pv-and-batteries-qa

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

Knitting and crochet group A keen knitter and want to find some people to knit with? This is the group for you. The social group meets on Tuesdays between 10am and 12pm at the Keilor Community Hub. The group will run until Tuesday, September 14. ■ keilorcp@brimbank.vic.gov.au

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

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

skills. One-day classes are held on Saturdays throughout the year. ■ 9747 8576

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The Melton Probus Club meets on the first Tuesday of each month at the Melton Dart Club, 63A Reserve Road, from 9.45am. New members welcome. ■ 9746 0271

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

Additional needs support

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MyTime at Tweddle Newport is a peer support group for parents and carers of children with additional needs. The group meets each Friday at 10am during term three in the community room at Newport Gardens Early Years Centre, 51 Maddox Road, Newport. ■ kim.mace@tweddle.org.au

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

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Diabetes support group Tax return help Melton South Community Centre is now booking appointments for members of the community wanting help with their 2020-21 tax returns, as well as eligible households wanting to claim the $250 Power Saving Bonus. ■ 9747 8576

Sewing classes Intro to Sewing is now open for enrolments at Melton South Community Centre. Beginners can learn how to use their sewing machine and work on some simple projects. Weekly classes run on Tuesdays until September 14 or on Thursdays until September 16, 9.30am to noon. The cost is $50.00/$30.00 concession. ■ 9747 8576

Mahjong group Interested in learning to play Mahjong? U3A Melton has a group who play on Tuesdays at 10am. ■ https://u3amelton.com or 0419 563 016

First aid courses Melton South Community Centre offers a number of first aid courses for people wanting to learn or renew these valuable

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The Westgate diabetes support group meets on the first Tuesday of every month at the Altona Bowling Club at 10am. ■ Elaine, 0415 030 996

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

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

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

Hobsons Bay band

Rotary club

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

Join the Point Gellibrand Rotary Club every second Tuesday of each month at the Royal Victorian Motor Yacht Club, Nelson Place, from 6.30pm for a 7pm start. ■ Pam, rotarypointgellibrand@gmail.com or 0418 347 691

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.

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

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Celebrate Valentine’s Day under the stars at Hanging Rock with a special movie screening of Peter Weir’s 1975 film, Picnic at Hanging Rock. The film, which is the 1967 novel by an adaption of the same name by Joan Lindsay, revolves around the disappearance of several schoolgirls and their teacher during a Rock on Valentine’s picnic to Hanging Day Moviegoers are encour in 1900. aged to bring their own picnic for dinner, a chair, rug and a blanket and get cosy as the drama mystery film is screen ing. For a bit of fun, come classic 1900’s costum dressed in a The film night is on e. Saturday, February 13 from 7pm at Hangin g Rock, 139 South Rock Road, Woodend. Tickets cost $25 for adults, $10 for children or $60 for a family of two adults and two children. To book: bit.ly/3pzPyji

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PUZZLES No. 041

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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No. 041 Insert the missing letters to make 10 words – five reading across the grid and five reading down.

QUICK QUIZ

George Eliot was the pen name of which English novelist?

Black pudding is a sausage made from the blood of what animal?

Which bird won The Guardian’s 2019 Australian Bird of the Year poll?

The Yellow Wallpaper is an 1892 short story by which US writer? Which oil magnate became the world’s first confirmed US dollar billionaire, in 1916?

What country has the secondlowest population in the world, after Vatican City?

Elisabeth Moss (pictured) stars as Cecilia Kass in which 2020 film?

10 In what year was Swiss chocolatier Lindt founded?

The Nikkei index is a stock market index for what stock exchange?

In which Australian city is graphic designer Julia Laskowski based?

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Infotainment Eclipse Cross has a dual control 7.0-inch infotainment unit that works by touch or through a touchpad in the centre console. Like those featured in more luxury brands, we found the touchpad fiddly with the intuitive touchscreen more suited to changes on the run. There is a six-speaker sound system with DAB+, Bluetooth connectivity for phone calls and audio streaming. The system pairs seamlessly with your smartphone for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto which means you can happily use your favourite apps. Navigation is through smartphone too, with the Eclipse Cross going without an in-built sat-nav system.

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AT A GLANCE Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross Exceed pricing and specifications: Price: from $38,500 Engine: 1.5-litre four-cylinder turbo-petrol Output: 110kW at 5500rpm and 240Nm at 1800-3500rpm Transmission: Continually Variable Automatic, AWD Fuel: 7.7L/100km (ADR Combined) Warranty: 5 years/100,000km Safety Rating: 5-star ANCAP WHAT WE LIKED: Standard inclusions and safety New styling Flexibility and spaciousness WHAT WE DIDN’T: Fiddly touchpad Rear air-vents under front seats Rear visibility

The Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross is a nifty little unit well suited for the challenges of urban driving. The chassis is set up for a compliant ride which offers comfort over bumps and common road irregularities. Our test car featured Mitsubishi’s all-wheel-drive system which gives an added sense of surety under foot. In practical terms this equates not only to stability in wet conditions, for example, but also in confidence into corners and composure through roundabouts. You will find the Eclipse Cross an enthusiastic participant who gets about its job with such little fuss that you will be happy to look the other way when execution doesn’t always match the intention. It is an easy car to navigate around the city and shopping centres, is able enough once at speed on highways and sturdy on unsealed roads. It may need a reassuring breath when carrying a load up a hill, can be slow to start when asked for a burst of speed and the steering is lighter than you expect, but its good manners and willing nature is hard to fault. Our Eclipse Cross used around 8.5L/100km (official figures are 7.7L/100km) is runs happily on 91RON. Mitsubishi offers the Eclipse Cross with a five-year/100,000km warranty – unlimited kilometres would have been a nicer touch in line with many of its competitors. Servicing prices are capped for the first three visits with service intervals at 15,000km or 12 months.

Engines / transmissions The Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross range is powered by a 1.5-litre turbo-petrol paired with a continuously variable transmission. The unit is good for 110kW of power and 250Nm of torque. In the Eclipse Cross full torque is available low down the range which makes for smooth CVT performance.

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Safety

Summing up

The Eclipse Cross gets a five-star ANCAP rating thanks to a long list of active and passive features. Along with seven airbags, including one for the driver’s knees, a 360-degree camera and blind spot monitoring, the Eclipse Cross also gets rear cross traffic alert, lane change

The Eclipse Cross is a lovely surprise package from Mitsubishi. It’s pleasing exterior, flexible interior and generous inclusions and safety package make it a real consideration for buyers who want more space than a small SUV but with a compact footprint.

Cats clawing their way to the finals The Macedon Cats are hitting their stride as finals approach in the Riddell District Netball League. The Cats went on a five-game winning streak from round six to round 10 before games were halted for two weeks due to lockdown five. Cats playing coach Ciara Stewart said the time off had been helpful for her side to get back to full strength. “Our first few games of the season were a bit shaky because we still had players coming back from injury, and we were playing some of the stronger sides in the competition,” Stewart said. “Now we feel really positive about the season moving forward.” The Cats sat in third position on the ladder after nine games, with six wins and three losses. Their run of form included a 31 point win over the Western Rams and a 44 point victory over Romsey.

The Cats have held their opponents to less than 40 points in six of their nine matches. “We’ve been really focused on minimising our opponents scoring,” Stewart said “That 20 point loss we had to Woodend was a real eye opener for us, unfortunately most of our A-grade players were unavailable for selection that game. “I’ve been happy with our ability to limit teams’ scoring in recent weeks.” The changes to the team allowed young players like Madi Brennan and Shanea Brundell to get experience playing in the A-grade side. Stewart said she was pleased with her side’s effort given the changes to their line up. “It’s good having those younger players coming through and injecting some energy considering we’ve got an older side,” she said. “We had two of our starters out early in the season, so to be sitting in third place, we’ll definitely take that. “We know when we meet those top sides

later in the season we’ll be stronger.” The RDNL will reschedule each of the games that were postponed during lockdown five, meaning no games will be lost despite the restrictions. The finals will be adjusted from a five team structure to just four teams. Stewart said this new system leaves little margin for error. “I think it’s great that we can play out the season as planned, but the changes will mean it’s going to be even more competitive come the end of the year,” she said. The Cats will be looking to go one better than the 2019 season, when they fell one point short of the premiership against Rupertswood. “I don’t see why we can’t go all the way given the form we’ve been in,” Stewart said. Oliver Lees Ciara Stewart in action for Macedon. (Shawn Smits)

Kids urged to try out cricket

Caitlin Cronin, Harriet Hudson, Rowena Meredith and Ria Thompson after winning the bronze medal in the quadruple scull event.

(Rowing Australia)

Thompson’s bronze row By Oliver Lees Former Woodend resident Ria Thompson has etched her name in Olympic history, after her team came from behind to claim the bronze in the women’s quadruple scull rowing event in Tokyo. The Australian team was sitting in fifth place at the halfway mark of the 2000 metre race, but was able to climb into third position after Germany suffered a major setback within the last minute of the race. The German’s were sitting comfortably in second position but came almost to a complete stop after one of their team members missed a row. The favourites China took out gold and Poland silver. Thompson told Star Weekly it was her job to make the call for her team to push up into a medal position in the crucial last 10 rows of the race. “A big part of my role is being aware of what is happening in the race, making the call of when to push hard and when to hold off, it’s really important for everyone else

at the other end of the boat to know those things,” Thompson said. “This has been my first year being the caller and I’ve really loved that responsibility. Every time I make a call I know my team trusts me and I can trust them. “Because it was so close to the end of the race I barely had any breath, so I was just yelling ‘Go! Go! Go!’ and they knew we had a chance. “When we got to the finish line, I was in total disbelief. All I was thinking was, ‘what just happened?’” It was a strong showing for Thompson and her bronze-winning team of Harriet Hudson, Rowena Meredith and Caitlin Cronin, who almost failed to qualify for the final. The team finished fourth in their first heat which forced them to compete in the second ‘repechage’ heat to earn the spot. But they’re second heat was far more successful, as they cruised to a first place finish. “We were disappointed after our first effort, I think with all the pressure and the cameras we couldn’t really get into our rhythm,” she

said. “We row technically really well, so that was our focus, to go back to basics with our technique. I had this feeling that someone was going to make a mistake and I was sure it wasn’t going to be us.” As a child, Thompson attended Woodend Primary School and Braemar College and was an eager participant at Woodend Little Athletics. She credits her family and specifically her relationship with her brother, Kieran, for fostering her competitive spirit in those formative years. “Growing up in Woodend I didn’t even know what rowing was, but being so competitive with my brother, I thought I could give it a try to find something I could beat him at,” she said. “The support from everyone in the last few days has been completely overwhelming. I spent six hours replying to messages on social media after the race. “The whole thing has been a surreal experience. I’m especially thankful to my friends and family. And to be surrounded by so many incredible Australian athletes is something I will always treasure.”

Sunbury United Cricket Club is encouraging more kids to give cricket a crack next season after the club’s junior registrations dropped significantly during the pandemic. The club was only able to field two junior sides last season, with a total of 24 registered players, less than half of the 60 kids who signed up in previous years. To encourage more juniors to get involved, the club has slashed its registration fee from $120 to $50, with a club T-Shirt and hat included in the fee. Sunbury United vice-president Daniel Furnell said it was particularly important for kids to be active and social after lockdown restrictions limited community activities. “We’re trying to keep costs as minimal as possible, because we know how many people have been through financial hardship and we don’t want there to be anything stopping people that might want to get out and play cricket,” Furnell said. “The club was really affected by the lockdown, junior cricket particularly. The restrictions meant that we couldn’t use the change rooms, give one-on-one coaching, or allow parents to stay on and help. “Changing our junior fees by more than 50 per cent is going to be a bit of a financial hit for the club, but it’s worth it to get more kids involved at the club.” Established in 1973, Sunbury United now fields senior and junior teams within the Gisborne District Cricket Association, with its home ground located at Langama Park. Having been involved with Sunbury United for more than 10 years as a junior and senior player, Furnell said there are many benefits to giving cricket a shot. “It’s not just a physical thing, but also a mental health thing as well,” he said. “A significant portion of my closest friends have come through the sporting club.” The cricket season is scheduled to begin in October, with a club registration day to be announced soon. Details: www.facebook.com/SunburyCC or sunburyunitedcricketclub@gmail.com Oliver Lees

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