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Sunbury table tennis star Trevor Hirth is among the para-athletes competing on the biggest stage – the Paralympic Games – over the next two weeks. Currently the number one ranked male player in his class in Oceania, this year’s Games will be the 37-year-old’s first time representing Australia at the Paralympics. Paralympics Australia deputy chef de mission Tim Mannion spoke with Star Weekly about what to expect from all the action in Tokyo. ■ Story: Page 19.

Toxic soil investigation The Sunbury and Bulla communities’ calls to probe the decision to allow toxic soil to be stored in Bulla have been answered, with the Victorian ombudsman announcing a formal investigation last week. The EPA last year approved environment management plans for sites in Bacchus Marsh, Ravenhall and Bulla to receive the spoil generated from tunnel boring machines, but revoked the decisions in December following Supreme Court challenges from community groups fighting the proposals. New environment management plans for all three sites were approved earlier this year before the project’s builder John Holland CPB

Joint Venture chose the Hi-Quality Quarry site in Bulla in June to receive the spoil. Victorian ombudsman Deborah Glass said the investigation will consider the legitimacy of the EPA’s approval of the environment management plans. “I am concerned without the actions of the community groups, the deficiencies in the EPA’s decisions may not have been identified,” Ms Glass said. “The community deserves to know if correct processes were followed when it came to deciding where tonnes of spoil could be disposed of, especially given the proximity to homes. “I am aware of the strength of some community feeling in this matter and it is

important I make clear that this investigation cannot stop the construction of the West Gate Tunnel. Nor can the ombudsman make binding orders about where the spoil should go.” Sunbury Against Toxic Soil Facebook group administrator Chris O’Neill told Star Weekly the ombudsman had requested he provide a submission to assist the investigation. “The community has been writing to the ombudsman for 18 months without reply, and finally they got their reply,” Mr O’Neill said. “We have always thought that the EPA made this decision without the community in mind, so we hope that comes to light through this process.” Although the ombudsman does not have

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Ranges go back into lockdown By Oliver Lees Macedon Ranges residents have been plunged back into lockdown as case numbers continue to surge across the state. Victoria recorded 71 cases in the 24 hours to Monday morning, taking the total number of active cases to 494. Of the 71 local cases, 49 had been linked, with 22 still under investigation as of Monday morning. Regional Victoria was placed back into lockdown at 1pm on Saturday, after a positive case in Shepparton on Friday became the first

infection outside of metro Melbourne. Speaking on Saturday morning, Victorian premier Daniel Andrews said placing regional Victoria under lockdown was necessary to stop the spread. “We’ve done this before and we will do it again, but only if we all do as we need to do — play our part, follow the rules, do the right thing,” he said. Regional Victoria is now subject to most of the restrictions in place in metro Melbourne, with only five reasons to leave the home: essential shopping, exercise, medical care or caregiving, essential work or education, and

to be vaccinated against COVID-19. Masks are mandatory outdoors and indoors (not at home) including at all workplaces and secondary schools. Playgrounds, basketball hoops, skate parks and outdoor exercise equipment have been closed. Regional Victorians are exempt from the 9pm to 5am curfew which applies in metro Melbourne. Across the state, 22,191 COVID-19 vaccine doses had been administered and 46,446 test results received in the 24 hours to Monday. COVID response deputy secretary Kate Matson said that health response teams were “driving as hard as they can” to get ahead of

the outbreak that has led to the state’s sixth lockdown. “Our teams are working as hard as they possibly can to get on top of this,” Ms Matson said. “Victorians can work equally as hard by getting tested as soon as you’ve got a slight sniffle, gastro symptoms, a headache. “Please, come forward and get tested.” For more information on exposure sites: www.coronavirus.vic.gov.au/exposure-sites To find out where to get tested: www. coronavirus.vic.gov.au/where-get-testedcovid-19

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ourselves, our families and others to get through this pandemic,” Woodend, Woodlea, Watergardens, Sunshine, Sunbury, South Morang, Maddingley, Kyneton, Keilor Village, Greenvale Lakes and Brimbank Shopping Centre are among the pharmacies who are rolling out the vaccines. Bookings: www.covidlive.com.au

Hume council is encouraging eligible residents to get their COVID-19 vaccination as part of a new campaign to help the state end the need for lockdowns. Mayor Joseph Haweil said he hopes the stories shared on radio, print and digital platforms during the campaign will encourage more people to get the vaccine. “Ultimately, we want more people to have the discussion with their doctor and look to reliable sources of information about the vaccine,” Cr Haweil said. “This campaign will feature vaccinated people from the community who have gone through the same thought process about whether to get the vaccine. “They will share what helped them make their decision so that their fellow community members can make the best choice for themselves.” An information hub on the council website has been established to provide facts about the vaccine as well as links to credible sources, such as the Victorian government website. “I can understand why some people have their reservations about a new vaccine, but medical advice is the risks of severe reactions or complications are low – lower than the risk of many other prescription medications that many take without question,” Cr Haweil said. “With every lockdown, people lose hope as plans are further put on hold. “The vaccine is our one hope of a COVID-normal life, where some restrictions exist but lockdowns are a thing of the past. “I have one message for our community: we all have a part to play to protect ourselves and our community. “Please choose to get vaccinated.” Details: hume.vic.gov.au/coronavirus

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Pharmacies join vaccine roll-out People in Melbourne’s north-west have more places to get their COVID-19 vaccines, with TerryWhite Chemmart pharmacies now administering the jab. TerryWhite and Chemmart last week started administering the AstraZeneca vaccine in more than 400 of their pharmacies across the country. TerryWhite Chemmart chief pharmacist Brenton Hart said as of last Monday, only 26 per cent of Australians were fully vaccinated meaning more had to be done.

“We expect pharmacists will drive uptake and improve vaccination rates as one of the most accessible health professionals in the community,” he said. “Our experienced pharmacists have been at the frontline of the pandemic since its beginning. Our pharmacists have been trained to administer the COVID-19 vaccine in anticipation of this day and are eager to start vaccinating Australians with what is our best defence against the virus. “We all have a job to play in protecting

Mandatory vaccines not supported by business advocates Business advocates in Sunbury and the Macedon Ranges do not agree with employers mandating COVID-19 vaccinations for their workers, but have agreed they can play an important part in speeding up the vaccine roll-out. Debate surrounding mandatory vaccinations for workers has increased in recent weeks, after fruit and vegetable manufacturer SPC became the first business in Australia to introduce its own system of compulsory jabs for its workers earlier this month. Prior to this, only vaccine mandates in aged care and health sectors had been set by the

government under public health orders. Business Kyneton president Kate Fairley said she was concerned that mandating the jab for staff might act as a deterrent, not an incentive. “I think it really has a role to play in high risk sectors, like in transport logistics, airlines and in health, I support it 100 per cent,” Ms Fairley said. “But in terms of other businesses, I’m not so sure. It makes more sense to encourage people and try to make it as easy as possible for them to get vaccinated. “If there is a large employer for example, one thing could be to bring a mobile vaccine

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clinic to the workplace to get everyone in one go.” Ms Fairley said she supported employers providing paid time off for workers scheduling a vaccination appointment during work hours. Sunbury Business Association president Michael Osborne said employers need to respect the personal choices of their workers, but emphasised they “should do as much as possible” to support their staff. “If I’ve got a worker that needs to take half a day to book an appointment then I have no hesitation in doing that whatsoever,” he said. “If you’re client facing, you need to be back in-person, as opposed to those who are all

set up working at home. It’s a balancing act between returning to normal and individual rights.” The Fair Work Ombudsman states that any employer that mandates COVID-19 vaccination may need to prove how this health and safety exception applies to its workers. According to a survey of Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry members, 45 per cent of respondents supported mandatory vaccination as a condition of employment. The survey found that one third of respondents were providing time off for their staff to get the jab. Oliver Lees

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Police scour creek for suspected murder victim Police are scouring the Jacksons Creek area in Diggers Rest for the body of Adelaide man Kerry Giakoumis amidst fears of foul play in his disappearance. Investigators believe the 29-year-old has been murdered, with no trace of the man since he was last seen at the Hells Angels club house in Thomastown in the early hours of June 10 last year. Divers from the Search and Rescue Squad have joined other police in searching Jacksons Creek and surrounds last week after new information came to light during the investigation into the mystery disappearance. Mr Giakoumis had travelled from Adelaide to Melbourne on June 5 with two associates

who police believe are members of the Hells Angels. He had told family that he intended to work in Melbourne as a concreter. Mr Giakoumis’ mother had booked a flight for him to return to Adelaide on June 10, but her son never boarded the flight and his family has not heard from him since. They reported his disappearance to police, who established a taskforce to investigate Kerry’s disappearance and suspected murder. Detectives believe a dispute took place on the night Mr Giakoumis was last seen, possibly connected with other members or associates of the Hells Angels OMCG. Investigators would also like to hear from anyone who noticed any suspicious activity in

the Jacksons Creek area around the time Mr Giakoumis went missing. Police have released a new image of a man they are trying to identify as part of this appeal. This man was seen in a group of men who were in the company of Mr Giakoumis on the night of his disappearance. Investigators are also re-releasing a number of images of Mr Giakoumis. Anyone with information about Kerry’s disappearance is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or make a confidential report at www.crimestoppersvic. com.au Benjamin Millar

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By Oliver Lees In 1871, one of Kyneton’s most distinctive buildings was opened to the public at 113 Mollison Street – The Kyneton Post Office. This year marks the 150th anniversary of the storied building, which over time has undergone renovation, but has remained a constant feature in the lives of Kynetonians. As the author of ‘Kyneton, from Past to Present’ and long-serving member of the Kyneton Historical Society, Larina Strauch has studied the history of the town in depth, and says the site of the post office has always been a focal point for the community.

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- Larina Strauch “Before it was a post office, it was the site of the finishing point for the Kyneton Races which were first held in 1853,” Ms Strauch said. “They hoofed it around the Kyneton perimeter, zig-zagged around the town and onto Mollison Street. “Nowadays whenever you give directions, you always say to come along High Street and turn right on to Mollison Street, the post office building provides the landmark. “It’s a natural gathering place, everyone seems to stop and talk outside.” Prior to the construction of the building on Mollison Street, the location of the Kyneton Post Office shifted several times. Post Office Creek received its name due to the post office’s previous location at the waterway’s northern boundary on Ebden Street. The current building has been used to serve the community beyond post. The second floor was once used as the town’s telephone exchange. Residents could come and

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use one of the office phones before they were commonplace in households. During the town’s first folk festival in the 1980s, Ms Strauch recalls a Scottish piper playing a tune atop the building’s clock tower. “Towards the end of last year, when there was some significant storms and wind around, the hour hand on the north facing dial of the clock tower broke off,” Ms Strauch said. “It created a bit of a running joke. People would ask, ‘what’s the time?’ and someone would reply, ‘half a hand’”. Kyneton Post Office’s postal manager Joanne Garreffa said the postal system had undergone a number of changes over the years, but the role

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of the post office was the same. “Sorting has changed from a manual to an auto system and now we sell a lot of good like computer supplies in store,” Ms Garreffa said. “The number of parcels we receive has grown massively, especially in the past 18 months with businesses selling online and shop fronts being closed. We get such a diverse range of things, from little parcels to thirty kilogram bags of dog food. “Our customers are lovely and really make it enjoyable to work here. Being in such a historical building, right in the middle of town, it’s very special.”

Major works will take place on the Sunbury train line as part of a five-day around the clock construction blitz. The blitz between September 3 and 8 is the latest work as part of the Sunbury line upgrade, which is set for completion in 2023. Crews will use this period to install signalling, communications and power infrastructure along sections of the line, power upgrades at the Tottenham substation and platform improvements at Middle Footscray, West Footscray and Sunshine stations. Work will also be completed on upgrading overhead line structures at the Metro Tunnel’s western entrance in Kensington. During this time buses will replace trains on the line between North Melbourne, Sunshine and Sunbury. Trains will resume on September 9. Coaches will also replace trains on the Bendigo, Ballarat, Geelong and Warrnambool lines on September 4 and 5. Transport Infrastructure Minister Jacinta Allan said these upgrades were vital. “We’re not wasting a moment delivering these vital upgrades to the Sunbury line, which will enable bigger, more modern trains to run on the line, giving passengers a better public transport journey,” she said. “These upgrades will benefit commuters, road users and residents – supporting the needs of the growing communities in the west.” As part of the upgrade, works to remove the Gap Road level crossing in Sunbury started last month. Work on the commuter carpark upgrade in Sunbury is also a step closer, with the construction tender to open soon.

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Staying healthy during lockdown COVID-19 lockdowns have closed gyms, cancelled group fitness sessions and put community sport on hold, disrupting everyday routines and impacting the health and wellbeing of many. Oliver Lees finds out how you can care for your physical and mental health while at home.

ince the outset of the COVID-19 pandemic in January last year, lockdown restrictions have impeded our ability to continue the routines that define our lives. These everyday routines of going to the gym, seeing friends and family, or playing community sport, carry a range of benefits for our physical and mental wellbeing. But with these patterns disrupted, many have lost those moments that we could rely on to keep us feeling healthy. As the co-owner of Change It Up Training, a health and fitness business located in the Macedon Ranges, Louise Moss says many of her clients have expressed their frustration at having to change their regular workout habits. “That’s the hardest part, because many people build their exercise time around their day, like after dropping the kids off at school or before going into work,” Ms Moss said. “I know people feel like that is completely lost, but you can apply the same precedent to your life at home. It’s as simple as setting an alarm and committing to an online workshop before you start the day. “If before lockdown you were getting to the gym four day a week, it’s possible to keep that going.” Ms Moss and her business partner, Kelly Nicholas, have remained in constant contact with their clients throughout each of the state’s lockdowns. Previously they only conducted in-person training sessions such as yoga and strength and conditioning classes, but early last year the pair sprung into action and made their teaching available online. This includes an active blog with information on the benefits of exercise, how-to stretching guides, as well as tips for injury recovery and nutritional guides for cooking. Ms Moss said it had been a long journey to working out what people want out of their home workout experience, but can now see that the service is providing more than just physical health benefits. “When we get on Zoom, we like to say hello before the class starts and quite often will sit there and just let anyone have a chat and throw out any questions they may have. We

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know that people miss that face-to-face, so we like to have a bit of an open forum,” she said. “We found in the first lockdown when everyone was working out how to do Zoom, all our clients could see each other and it wasn’t really the best. “Now we have it so that that’s not the case, because we wanted the focus to be that people feel safe and comfortable in their own home. That way if you want to roll out of bed at 8.15am for an 8.30am class, you’re not going to get judged for being in your PJs.” Across Melbourne’s six lockdowns, Sunbury and Cobaw Community Health (SCCH) saw an increase in demand for their mental health counselling sessions. SCCH mental health manager Adam Stefano said lockdown affects everybody differently, but that finding ways of remaining physically and socially engaged is crucial. “We all need different amounts of contact with others and lockdown can take away that choice of how much time we spend with others,” Mr Stefano said. “This can lead to feelings of either

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isolation or feeling overwhelmed. Months of homeschooling and lack of organised support have had a significant impact. “Exercise is so important for your mental health and there are many ways you can keep your fitness up during lockdown with a number of guided classes available for free online. “Technology has enabled us to keep connected during these periods at home so find what works best for you – a group text chat with friends, a video call or a simple phone call.” SCCH recommends practicing ‘digital distancing’ by limiting news and social media usage to a couple of times a day. The same message of routine rings true, as SCCH outlines the importance of making sure you take time to eat lunch each day, enjoy a walk or have some quiet time in the garden. For parents, the challenge of working from home is made more difficult by obligations to supervise home learing. Current restrictions in metropolitan areas have reduced suitable options for parents to

keep their children active as well, with no local sport, and access to public playground equipment prohibited. As a mother of three, Ms Moss understands the burden of being responsible for finding ways to keep the family active. Her advice: find a way to make it fun by including the whole family in an active routine. “I know if I don’t exercise, I will become a little crazy. And kids need to move just as much as adults,” she said. “I would suggest get them to join in whatever it is you’re doing. Put the iPad in front of them with exercise, or choose something they can do. “Not being able to go outside makes it really quite tricky. So make it fun by dressing up as superheroes and do a superhero workshop, or My Little Pony. “Even if you get them moving for 15 minutes each morning, that’s a great start.” To explore Change It Up Training’s full range of classes, visit: www.changeituptraining.com If you need mental health support, contact Lifeline on: 13 11 14

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Literacy program funding boost By Oliver Lees A Kyneton business aiming to improve childhood literacy has received a funding boost to extend its service online. Story Box Library was announced as a recipient of the state government’s Technology adoption and Innovation Program grant earlier this month. Founded by Nicole Brownlee, Story Box Library is a subscription-based educational website, which includes a curated database of children’s stories read aloud by Australian and New Zealander storytellers. The service is aimed at primary and secondary school aged children. Story Box boasts a variety of notable storytellers such as AFL footballer Ben

Brown, musician Nick Cave and newsreader Peter Hitchener. Ms Brownlee said she drew on her experience in children’s literature, teaching and her work in book sales to develop the concept. “Children’s books inspire imaginations, generate curiosity, and encourage creativity, and open windows into other worlds and experiences,” Ms Brownlee said. “We aim to do the same. Most of all, our hope is that we have created something that our children can take pride in, that they recognise themselves in, and feel connected to. “We play a key role in improving literacy by providing curriculum-based ideas and activities via our schools and public libraries. Story Box Library celebrates diverse voices, ideas and communities by connecting the

world through storytelling.” Ms Brownlee said many educators and families had been drawing on the Story Box Library as an online learning resource during the pandemic. “The recent success of the state government grant has allowed us to develop an app version of our website,” she said. “The Story Box app will be a game changer for us, giving better value for subscribers. The app will be easy to use, allowing young children the ability to play stories in just a couple of taps. “It will provide a high quality, safe alternative mobile activity parents can trust in.” Story Box can be accessed for free through most public libraries. Details: https://storyboxlibrary.com.au/

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Donate a car and help save a life The Sunbury State Emergency Service (SES) is asking the community to donate cars to help the unit train its volunteers for rescue operations. SES volunteers are routinely trained to respond to emergency roadside incidents, sometimes retrieving individuals from wrecked vehicles. Sunbury SES unit controller Anthony White said car donations will help maintain a high standard of rescue to those in the community. “Our volunteers are everyday people doing extraordinary things, they give their time

and use their skills to keep us all safe, they are highly skilled and dedicated community members who give their all for complete strangers,” Mr White said. “The unit can organise pickup and transport, or if the car can legally get to our headquarters, we can assist with you dropping it off.” Mr White said the donated cars do not need to be operational. Sunbury SES unit training deputy controller Alan Kuras said the unit plans to run a new learner course to expand the group of volunteers and to refresh the memories of

existing technicians. “We have an intense training program planned for the next six months,” he said. “We plan on putting our people through their paces, pushing them and building on the necessary skills so that Sunbury’s SES rescue volunteers continue to be some of the best skilled and experienced operators in the state.” To donate, send your name, contact details, location and status of your car to Sunbury SES to sunbury@ses.vic.gov.au

Expressions of interest are now open for a First Nations artist to make their mark in Sunbury. The state government’s level crossing removal project in Sunbury will see a new rail bridge built over Gap Road and Station Street, where it has been decided an Aborignal artist will be commissioned to design artwork for the space. The call is open to any Victorian Traditional Owners or First Nations artists who live in the state. The artwork will be imprinted onto perforated aluminum sheeting that will be installed across both sides of the rail bridge. Sunbury MP Josh Bull said he encouraged all those that meet the criteria to apply. “This is an incredible opportunity to celebrate and showcase our local Indigenous history and to honour the strong and enduring connection to country of our Traditional Owners,” Mr Bull said. “The Gap Road level crossing removal project will not only unlock Sunbury’s worst traffic bottleneck, it will also bring a vibrant new artwork to one of the community’s most visible public spaces.” A new rail bridge and a road underpass will be constructed between Horne Street and Evans Street, with work currently under way. Major construction is expected to begin later this year. Details: railprojects.vic.gov.au Oliver Lees

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Call for transport help The Royal Flying Doctors Service is on the hunt for volunteers in the Macedon Ranges to assist its community transport program. The Flying Doctor Community Transport service is made up of of volunteers that help ferry vulnerable individuals to their health appointments, free of charge. Based in Heathcote, Community Transport project co-ordinator Hayley Wallace said the Flying Doctors Service identified that the region in and around the Macedon Ranges was in particular need of help. “There’s quite a vulnerable population of older residents that are less likely to be able to drive to their appointments to Kyneton, Castlemaine, or bigger health appointments

in Bendigo,” Ms Wallace said. “We’re not an emergency service, but we help people get to sessions ranging from cancer treatment to regular health check ups. “The community has really found it so beneficial, we’re getting a lot of positive feedback and it’s good to know we’re helping those who would be stuck without us.” The service is looking for volunteers help drive individuals, using the Flying Doctors Services fleet of vehicles. Volunteers can provide flexible schedules that fit in with their lifestyle and they will also be trained in first aid. Details: 1300 887 678.

Respect in schools A further 78 Catholic and independent schools across Victoria will implement the state government’s Respectful Relationships program. The program was created in the wake of the Royal Commission into Family Violence, to help a culture of respect, positive attitudes and behaviours in schools in the state. This will include the introduction of consent training in a sensitive and age-appropriate way at all government schools. Details: https://bit.ly/3saMegG FOR BREAKING NEWS, VISIT Web: starweekly.com.au Sunbury & Macedon Ranges Star Weekly @starweeklynews @star_weekly

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

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

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

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MY PLACE Sarah Fiddelaers is a Romsey resident and author, who just released her second historical anthology, A Season in Paris, available at Collins Booksellers in Sunbury. She spoke with Oliver Lees for Book Week. What is your connection to Sunbury and the Macedon Ranges? I grew up in central Victoria, and in 2018 my husband and I bought a home in Romsey and moved our family to that wonderful little town. My husband and I are both country kids, but he has a city job, so we were grateful to be able to live in a country town with a fabulous community, only an hour from the city. It’s really important to us that our children get the freedom and joy of a country upbringing.

Historical elements feature heavily in your writing, what are some of the pros and cons of incorporating the past in your work? My favourite part of writing this story was immersing myself in Paris of the 1930s and exploring the glamour and uncertainty of the time. Unlike my previous characters in Easter Dawn, these characters have all been through a world war and know just how fragile peace and life can be. The tension of the time, and the resulting hedonism and sense of impending doom was fun to play with. Of course, one of the big challenges that

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What can you tell me about your new book, A Season in Paris? A Season in Paris tells the story of a little Parisian shop hidden away in the Bastille, and the stories of four women who lived there. There’s a story of a poor French girl with big dreams, an English socialite with a tragic secret, a passionate artist with a mad mother, and a fiery secret agent trying not to fall in love with her assignment. Writing this book was an exciting escape. My co-authors and I wanted to write something to lighten the grey skies of winter, and distract from all the uncertainty in the world at the moment. Since we can’t travel overseas, we decided to invite readers into our Parisian shop through the collection of stories in A Season in Paris. There is absolutely something for everyone. What I’ve loved about working with my co-authors is that we all have a deep love of history that we’ve brought to the page in such different ways.

comes with writing historical fiction, is to try and remove my 21st century judgement, or at least keep it from the characters. Which is impossible to do in full measure, but important to keep a check on as an author. I tried hard to keep any knowledge from my characters that they would not have had access to at the time. This week is the 75th anniversary of Book Week. How did your experiences of reading

as a child influence your decision to become a writer? I have two thrilled little girls going off to their Book Week parade this week dressed as the twins of Saint Clare’s. I lived and breathed Enid Blyton as a child and it’s exciting to see my children inherit that love. Growing up in a small country town, we were reliant on the mobile library for our books, and we often had to wait weeks at a time for a certain book

to become available. Well, to fill in the time between books, I started writing my own stories, and I’ve never stopped! I love connecting with other readers and writers. We’re so lucky in the Macedon Ranges to have such a vibrant community of creatives. If you’re a writer looking for other writers, or even if you’re a secret writer and would like to know more about the world of writing and books, please get in touch!

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A place to call home A lifestyle community housing estate resident is rapt with his new property. Bruce Ealam, who moved into Lifestyle Deanside’s newest community positioned close to Caroline Springs and Taylors Lakes, said his house is everything he has ticked all the boxes. “I wanted to stay in the locality, I wanted to retain my existing friendships and things like the doctor, dentist and the connection to my walking groups,” he said. “It was exactly what I wanted, it was right for me.” The 68-year-old moved into a two bedroom corner block home in June. The lifestyle community includes a clubhouse with accessible outdoor and indoor pool, gym, tennis courts, bowling green and a cinema. Mr Ealam said the additional features of a communal kitchen, lounge and dining room are naturally amenable to making friends. “It has brought us all together. I could go there now, and someone would be there having a cup of tea and you can just talk,” he said. “It’s given me another avenue of friendship. I’ll have friends here for the rest of my life. “You can be involved 110 per cent or you can just say hello in the street and go about your own business. “As a community, we’re still young and growing and that’s exciting,” he said. “But it’s the best thing I’ve ever done. I’m so glad I made the decision to come here.” Lifestyle Deanside is at 21 Mushu Street, Deanside. Details: https://bit.ly/3xFhTYJ Editor’s note: Lifestyle Communities is an advertiser with Star Weekly. Bruce Ealam at his new property in Deanside.

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Storm recovery workshops Landholders and residents in the Macedon Ranges that have been affected by storm damage are being urged to attend recovery workshops run by council. Macedon Ranges council’s storm recovery drop-in sessions have been developed by specialist organisations in the region to provide information and assistance for those still recovering from the harsh weather which lashed the shire in July. A Macedon Ranges spokesperson said these sessions will also assist residents to identify fire risks on their properties and ways to reduce them for spring and summer. “All are welcome, and no bookings required but COVIDSafe guidelines will apply at all venues,” the council said. Representatives from Bushfire Recovery Victoria, Parks Victoria, the Country Fire Authority and Sunbury and Cobaw Community Health will be available to speak with residents at the sessions. The first session will take place from 2pm to 7pm on August 25 at the Woodend Neighbourhood House. The second will be at the Macedon Jubilee Hall on August 26 from 2pm to 8pm. The council’s economic development team will also be available at at each venue from 4pm to 6pm. For immediate assistance, call the council’s Recovery Operations Centre: 5422 0237. Oliver Lees

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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

Youth Mental Health First Aid The 14-hour program teaches participants first aid skills to give initial help to young people who are in a mental health crisis situation or in the early stages of a mental illness. The cost is $37.50 to all residents within the Macedon Ranges. The program will take place on Saturday, September 4 and Saturday, September 11. ■ https://bit.ly/3CZXaTA

Let’s Get Neighbourly Join in to start creating the kind of neighbourhood you want to live in. Get one on one mentoring and workshops to bring your neighbours together to start your own neighbourhood group. These workshops are open to anyone living in Hume council, and will take place on Saturday, September 11 and Saturday, November 20. ■ hello@neighbourhoodconnect.org.au

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.

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

Senior citizens club 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

Caring for climate The Collectively Caring for Climate exhibition is showing until Friday, September 17 at the Great Hall, Whittlesea council offices, 25 Ferres Boulevard, South Morang, 10am-4pm daily. See how 300 residents thought globally and acted locally. ■ events@whittlesea.vic.gov.au or 9217 2170

meditation on Wednesday, September 8 and Wednesday, September 15, 6.30-8pm at the Homestead Community and Learning Centre, 30 Whiltshire Drive, Roxburgh Park. The event is open to all, light comfortable clothes recommended, with a chance for social gathering following dance, restrictions permitting. BYO towel and water bottle ■ https://bit.ly/2VT0Ndj 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 are 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 September 14. ■ keilorcp@brimbank.vic.gov.au

LEGO Challenge

Whittlesea council is offering free drama workshops every Thursday until December 16, resuming once COVID-19 restrictions allow. Anyone aged 12 to 18 years old can come along to Council offices, civic centre’s Innovation Hub, 25 Ferres Boulevard, South Morang, 4-6pm. Learn skills, build confidence, make friends and become part of the Fresh Theatre community ■ events@whittlesea.vic.gov.au or 9217 2172

Brimbank libraries are holding an online LEGO challenge in August. Participants are encouraged to design their own world and alternative universe using LEGO and send through a photo to enter the competition.

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

Melton South Knit & Natter Hume council is hosting weekly community lunches on Wednesday, September 8 and Wednesday, September 15 from 11.30am-1pm. Enjoy a free bowl of hearty soup at the Homestead Community and Learning Centre, 30 Whiltshire Drive, Roxburgh Park. ■ https://bit.ly/2VYDLRV

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 Open dance meditation Hume council is hosting an open dance

Bridge lessons

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.

Williamstown Bridge Club is offering lessons in learning to play bridge from September 3. Lessons are on Fridays from 10am-12.45pm at Hobsons Bay Sport and Game Fishing Club, 17 Altona Road, Altona. First two lessons free. For those wishing to continue for a further six weeks, the cost is $80 and includes a workbook. ■ Serita, 0410 599 323 or seritamudford@hotmail.com

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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.

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

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Diabetes support group 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

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 First aid courses Melton South Community Centre offers a number of first aid courses for people wanting to learn or renew these valuable skills. One-day classes are held on Saturdays throughout the year. ■ 9747 8576

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). Workshops are at Joan Kirner House, 14 Thompson Street, Williamstown. ■ Renee, 9397 6168

Melton Probus Club 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 and visitors are most welcome. ■ 9746 0271

MS volunteers The Multiple Sclerosis Community Visitors Scheme is seeking female Maltese and Italian volunteers to make a weekly visit to aged care residents in Altona Meadows and Point Cook. ■ Sue, 9845 2744 or volunteer@ms.org. au

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

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

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

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Macedon 117 Manorina Way Dun Dealgan - Bolobek Lakes Sited to embrace its wonderful northerly aspect and offering views to behold. Generously proportioned bedrooms, a well-appointed home office, contemporary bathroom suites and a stunning new gourmet kitchen and dining space that connects seamlessly to a sunny north facing deck and garden room.

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MX-30 takes Mazda into the future By Alistair Kennedy, Marque Motoring Released here in January 2021, the MX-30 is the latest model in the continually expanding Mazda SUV range. The name is a bit confusing given that previous cars with the MX prefix have been sporty coupes or convertibles, most notably the iconic MX-5. In this case it stands for Mazda’s new Skyactiv-X M Hybrid technology with the M indicating that it is a mild hybrid or MHEV. It joins the Mazda3 hatch and CX-30 SUV in offering the MHEV option. In April this year the MX-30 MHEV was joined by the MX-30 EV, the first ever pure electric vehicle from Mazda. Only 100 units have been allocated with delivery expected soon. Three variants of the MX-30 MHEV are offered: Evolve, Touring and Astina with prices ranging from $33,990 for the entry-level Evolve through to $40,990 for the top-of-range Astina. On-road costs need to be added.

Styling The first thing you notice about the MX-30 is its narrow grille, a big change from the large Mazda-family grille that’s been a feature across the Mazda range for some time. More of a grin than a guffaw this time. The profile follows similar lines to the CX-30 but with a slightly more coupe-like dip towards the rear. The most dramatic feature by far is the reverse-hinged rear doors. Called ‘freestyle’ by Mazda, but more colloquially ‘suicide doors’ by their critics, they were last seen here in the Mazda RX-8 sports car. The rear doors can only be opened when the front ones are open to provide a large single opening. However, we didn’t find any practical benefit from the format with access to the rear seats quite awkward especially in cramped parking areas. Likewise, the ability to open the front doors to almost 90 degrees is useful but again care needs to be taken in tight areas. The top-spec Astina comes with a glass sunroof with power tilt and slide.

Powertrain The MX-30 combines a 2.0-litre 114kW /

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200 Nm petrol engine with a 24-volt battery sending power to the front wheels through a six-speed torque-convertor automatic transmission. As with other hybrid systems regenerative braking recharges the battery for improved fuel efficiency, although at 6.4 litres per 100 km it’s only 0.1 litres lower than the identical engine in the petrol-only CX-30.

Interior The overall interior design of the MX-30 is fresh and attractive with a functional layout to the dashboard. There are three screens, one behind the steering wheels with driver information, an information screen at the top centre of the dash, and a touchscreen at the front of the floating centre console specifically for air conditioner and seat heating controls. Eco-friendly sustainable material is used including a cork surface on the large storage space beneath the floating centre console and on flip caps on the two centre drink holders. The upper door trims are finished in a breathable fabric made from recycled PET bottles while the seat trim fabric uses up to 20 per cent recycled thread. Evolve gets black and grey cloth seat upholstery; Touring upgrades to Pure White

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Maztex faux leather with grey cloth; while our test Astina came with a Vintage Brown Maztex with black cloth. Rear seat space is limited in all directions with a large ‘transmission’ tunnel below the centre seats. Together with the two small windows and the absence of air vents it feels a bit claustrophobic. There is a fold-down armrest with two cupholders, but no USB ports. Boot size is a disappointing 311 litres with the rear seats in place expanding only to 876 litres with the seatbacks folded.

Safety Standard equipment in all models includes 10 Airbags; Blind Spot Monitoring; Driver Attention Alert; Emergency Lane Keeping with Road Keep Assist and Blind Spot Assist; Emergency Stop Signal; Forward Obstruction Warning; High Beam Control; Hill Launch Assist; Lane Departure Warning; Lane-keep Assist System; Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop & Go; rear parking sensors; Rear Cross Traffic Alert; reversing camera; Smart Brake Support; Rear Crossing; Turn-across Traffic; Traffic Sign Recognition; and Tyre Pressure Monitoring System. Extra features in the Astina includes 360-degree View Monitor; Adaptive LED

Apart from the extra torque the performance of the MX-30 is much the same as its CX-30 sibling. There’s nothing exciting about it but town it’s smooth, comfortable and quiet while it cruises easily in motorway conditions. Out on the open road ride quality and interior sound levels are excellent while coarse-chip surfaces do increase noise levels although not to the same extent as in others in this class. Handling is accurate and the steering wheel provides the right amount of feedback. Cornering is accurate enough, but this is not a sports sedan, and is certainly not planned to be one. Overall fuel consumption during our week of testing averaged 8.6 litres per 100 kilometres, quite above the factory-tested 6.4 L/100 km although we did manage to get it down to The low sevens during easy motorway cruising.

Summing up The Mazda MX-30 MHEV is the latest in a growing number of vehicles with mild hybrid powertrains on the Australian market and, as far as we’re concerned the jury is still out on whether they justify their higher prices. While the battery does provide some extra torque in the MX-30 it’s certainly not dramatic and, as mentioned previously, the fuel saving is minimal. So potential buyers need to decide whether they are willing to pay the extra $2400 for an MX-30 Evolve over the CX-30 Evolve. Alternatively, at around the same prices for the MX-30 Touring and Astina variants they could get the equivalent CX-30s but with a 2.5-litre engine and around 25 per cent more power and torque. Others may be happy to pay extra for the ‘EV’ badge on the number plates and Mazda’s commitment to environmentally-friendly components.

Sunbury Lions sneak into finals By Oliver Lees

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The Sunbury Lions have snuck into finals by less than three percentage points after lockdown restrictions forced a restructured conclusion to the Ballarat Football League season. The BFL announced earlier this month that the remainder of the regular season will be scrapped, meaning the top six teams on the ladder automatically qualified for finals after just 10 matches played. A BFL spokesperson said this approach will “provide a true reflection of the competition given all clubs have played each other once”. The Lions sit in sixth position equal on 20 points with four other clubs. Thanks to a surge of form that saw them win four of their last five games before play was halted on July 31, the Lions (100.62 per cent) pipped Bacchus Marsh (97.92) to earn their place in an elimination final. Lions coach Travis Hodgson said the league had made the best of a difficult situation.

“The BFL is doing everything they can to give everyone an opportunity, with the BFL having three of 11 clubs in metro areas, it makes it pretty tough,” Hodgson said. “We have a small group of five senior guys living in regional Victoria that can train together. For the rest, we’ve developed a strength and conditioning program to keep up their fitness at home. “We have a young group that is very enthusiastic so they follow that program closely. “We have to prepare to play, we know there’s a possibility we won’t, but we have to prepare regardless.” The BFL has pushed the date of the grand final back to October 2 and prepared four separate contingency plans that can be actioned depending on when metro Melbourne is released from lockdown. If competition is able to resume by September 18, the Lions will have an opportunity to compete in finals. Any later, and the finals series will be

shortened and the Lions won’t qualify. Sunbury will face third place finishers and reigning premiers East Point in an elimination final if play resumes. The Lions’ 2019 finals campaign ended after losing to Melton by two goals in the first elimination final. The Bloods piled on six goals in the final term of that contest to run over the top of the Lions, who led by 20 points at the final change. But with just six active players that lined up in that finals defeat, Hodgson said his young side will approach this postseason with a positive mindset. “I honestly think it’ll serve us well,” he said. “This group is going to stay together, a majority of the players have already recommitted for next year so it’s a solid group. “Honestly if we get to play, that’ll be a win in itself.” Hodgson also confirmed he would be staying on as senior coach of the Lions for the 2022 season.

Main: Australian wheelchair basketball captain Shaun Norris. Right: Australian para-athlete Scott Reardon; Kurt Fearnley in action; Australian wheelchair basketball captain Shaun Norris. (Pictures: Supplied/Michael Schwartz, Uli Gasper; and Paralympics Australia)

Paralympic athletes ready for the biggest stage Despite the Tokyo Olympic Games having come and gone without any major incident, Paralympics Australia deputy chef de mission Tim Mannion admits he’s not quite ready to relax. With the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games scheduled to kick off tonight with the opening ceremony at 9pm AEST, Mannion, who has been organising the logistics of getting the para-athletes to Tokyo, says he’ll breathe a sigh of relief when he sees the athletes enter the stadium. “There’s just been such huge uncertainty for the past 18 months, to be honest it’s been hugely stressful,” he said. “We’ve been in communication with Qantas to charter direct flights to minimise some of the risk. There’s been so much planning involved, it’s the games like no one’s ever seen before. “What did give us a massive boost of

confidence was how well the Olympics went and the Australian team recording zero COVID cases.” Many of the sports, or ‘parasports’, are similar in nature to those played at the Olympics, but are designed to be suitable for people with disabilities, such as wheelchair basketball. Other sports have been specifically designed for people with disabilities, such as goalball for the vision impaired, and boccia, for athletes with severe physical disabilities. This will be Australia’s 15th showing at a Paralympic Summer Games since the concept was developed in 1960. Australia currently sits sixth on the all-time Paralympic medal leaderboard with the United States in first, but Mannion says the team has developed into one of the most consistent nations in competition.

“The Australian Paralympic team has been in the top five every year since 1996,” he said. “We were fifth in Rio, and we topped the medal tally in Sydney at our home games. “Athletics, swimming and cycling are always our strongest medal hopes, similar to the Olympics. We’ll be defending our gold in wheelchair rugby too. Led by captain Ryley Batt, we’ve won at the last two Games. “We’ve also got high hopes Shaun Norris can help lead us to a medal in the wheelchair basketball.” Mannion says Australia will have a large number of para-athletes in contention to win a medal. Fourteen time grand slam champion and popular media personality Dylan Alcott will be looking to back up his two gold medal haul at Rio when he returns to the court in Tokyo. Australian Paralympic swimming legend

Ellie Cole will also be looking to build on her legacy in the pool. The 29-year-old amputee already has 15 Paralympic medals to her name, including six gold medals. In Rio, she claimed a medal in each of her six events. On the track, Paralympic power couple Vanessa Low and Scott Reardon will be will both have their eyes set on the podium. And Sunbury product Trevor Hirth will start the Games as the number one ranked para-table tennis in class seven across Oceania. With only a minor time difference between Australia and Japan, and with many Australians likely still under some form of COVID-19 restrictions, Mannion says these Games will be the perfect opportunity to showcase the unique talents of Paralympic athletes. Oliver Lees

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