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Soccer club break-in blow By Oliver Lees Sunbury United Football Club has been dealt a double-blow, with its clubrooms robbed while the season remains on hold due to lockdown restrictions. The offenders, who are still unidentified, broke into the clubrooms at Langama Park on Mitchells Lane by forcibly removing and breaking into a secure key box on the property, Sunbury United president Greg Czapnik said. The offenders also spray painted over the club’s censored lights around the building to avoid detection, he said.

A coffee machine valued at $5000 was taken during the break-in. Mr Czapnik said it was “devastating” to find the doors breached and the floor flooded when he visited the clubrooms on Friday, August 20. “It was very distressing to be brutally honest,” Mr Czapnik said. “It leaves a really sour taste in the mouth, we run on volunteers who do their best to put on a season for kids. “When you’re a community club you’re planning [financially] year to year, you rely on the generosity of your members to be able to do things for our kids, so when this happens it’s devastating.”

The Hume Crime Investigation Unit is investigating the burglary. A spokesperson said the offence occurred between Tuesday, August 17 and Friday, August 20. Mr Czapnik said there was no clear CCTV footage of the incident. Sunbury United’s season has been repeatedly put on hold for the past two seasons, as lockdown restrictions have forced the cancellation of community sport. Mr Czapkink said given that the club’s junior and senior teams had not taken to the pitch since the end of July, the clubrooms had been

left unattended for days before the incident. “We’ve had a decrease in sponsors through COVID-19 which we understand because businesses are struggling just as much as clubs are,” he said. “There’s actually been a positive response through lockdown with an increase in younger players as a lot of young families are moving to Sunbury. “But [lockdown restrictions] are not good for any club, this stop-start, stop-start. Everyone wants to go out again and play sport, but I think even if we do it’ll be short lived.” If you have information on the incident, contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000.

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Bypass deemed a low priority By Oliver Lees A Bulla resident has been left fuming after the development of the Bulla Bypass was listed as only a ‘consideration’ in a statewide infrastructure strategy listing priorities for the next 30 years. The report was conducted by independent advisory group Infrastructure Victoria. The upgrade of the Hume Freeway, Mickleham Road and Somerton Road were considered more urgent, each listed as a ‘recommendation’ in the report. Steve Rankin, who has lived in Bulla for 25 years, said the traffic congestion around his

home was an “absolute nightmare”. “We’re just a forgotten little community here, [the Bulla Bypass] should have been done 30 years ago, it’s an absolute joke,” Mr Rankin said. “When it’s peak hour, around 3.30pm, you can end up queuing up right back to the airport, and then you just crawl into Bulla. “It’s a lovely little place here but the traffic coming through now is horrendous and it’s only going to get worse.” The Bulla Bypass, which would see a new road built to connect Somerton Road and Sunbury Road, has been discussed for a number of years, with the state government

allocating $6.5 million in 2020-21 to develop a business case for the project. Hume councillor Jack Medcraft has been advocating for the Bulla Bypass since 2001. He described the constant delays to the project as “the greatest con job of all time”. “I question whether these people who make these decisions actually know where Sunbury is,” Cr Medcraft said. “We’ve got four new housing estates in Sunbury, plus Romsey, plus Clarkefield that are all going to be added to the traffic on Sunbury Road. “How else are we going to move an extra 20,000 cars?”

Infrastructure Victoria networks and planning director Peter Kartsidimas told Star Weekly the report had been made by “drawing on transport modelling, research and community feedback”. “The Outer Metropolitan Ring Road will improve connections for communities in growth areas to jobs, services, international transport hubs and future freight terminals,” Mr Kartsidimas said. “Given this project’s close proximity to the planned Bulla Bypass, we suggest any work undertaken for the bypass first consider the network implications of the Outer Metropolitan Ring Road.”

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Little library offers joy on each page Sunbury resident Olly Downie has always loved literature. “I had a habit when I used to travel overseas, once I’d finished reading a book I’d write the date I’d travelled to and from that location inside the cover, and leave it in the hostel library for someone else to find,” he said. “I just thought it was a nice, curious thing to do. I like the idea of sharing books and encouraging people to read.” Mr Downie has now taken that interest and shared it with his community by installing two

street libraries in town. Handmade and custom-bought street libraries have popped up around Victoria, providing a neighbourly system of exchange, where anyone is welcome to take a book and replace it with another. There are more than 600 street libraries across the state, including Mr Downie’s donated street library to the Sunbury Aboriginal Corporation and one on his Collins Street property. Mr Downie said the library had been a source of real joy for him throughout the pandemic.

“The other day there was a hand painted note left in my letterbox,” he said “And on it was written, ‘Dear wonderful humans, thank you for the wonderful reading material and a bench. I’m three years olds and sometimes I need a rest because Mum walks a lot’. “Another woman knocked on my door and thanked me personally. “It’s really just a nice community thing, and that’s what I love about it.”

Victorians are bracing themselves for the sixth COVID-19 lockdown to be extended with 73 cases announced on Monday morning, including one new case in the Macedon Ranges. The Department of Health listed the positive COVID-19 case in the Macedon Ranges on Monday morning, taking the total number of active cases in the shire to two. There are more than 900 exposure sites across the state, with none listed in Sunbury or the Macedon Ranges as of Monday morning. Speaking on Sunday after Victoria recorded 92 locally acquired cases – the state’s highest daily figure since September last year – Premier Daniel Andrews said there will not be an easing of restrictions on Thursday as previously planned. “Obviously with almost 100 cases today, where many of them remain mysteries, many of them were out in the community during their infectious period, it is not going to be possible for us to open up our Victorian community in just a couple of days’ time,” Mr Andrews said. “If you opened up now, it will get away from us completely and utterly and we will have our hospitals full, and the Delta variant will infect more people faster than we can vaccinate people, and then it is not manageable.” Of the 73 cases announced on Monday morning, 52 were initially linked to existing outbreaks. It brings the total number of active cases in the state to 805. Oliver Lees

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Grants help sporting clubs play on after COVID Hume council has awarded $81,254 in grants to 43 sporting clubs across the municipality to ease the financial burden of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Sporting Uniforms and Equipment Grants Program was open to all community sporting clubs to apply for grants valued up to $2000 for uniforms and equipment. Councillor Chris Hollow said the pandemic has had a significant impact on sports right across Hume. “Being in the midst of our sixth lockdown means community sport can’t take place and … boys, girls, men and women can’t

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experience all of the health and wellbeing benefits of taking part in physical activity,” Cr Hollow said. “I’m really proud of council’s commitment to community sport and I hope that all clubs will reap the benefits of the funding that they will receive.” Clubs from an array of sporting codes,

including soccer, football, basketball, bowls, were awarded grants. Sunbury United Cricket Club vice-president Daniel Furnell said it was “fantastic news” that his club had received $2000 to purchase playing shirts for junior players. “It’ll definitely cover the costs of the playing shirts for our junior players, so that’s a massive help,” Mr Furnell said. Sunbury United was only able to field two junior sides last season, with a total of 24 registered players, less than half of the 60 kids that signed up in previous years. The Sunbury and District Table Tennis

Dads make a difference At Sunbury Heights Primary School, Josh McPhan is the co-ordinator of a program designed to help dads spend more quality time with their children. The Dads’ Group is one of several hundred such groups across Victoria, where fathers can engage in activities with their kids and gain support from other parents in the community. These localised programs are an initiative of the Fathering Project, a nationwide charitable organisation supported by many key figures in the Australian Football League, to drive home the message of positive parenting. Mr McPhan, a father of three, said the Dads’ Group has proven to be a hit since it started at

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Association (SDTTA) was another beneficiary of the funding scheme, with the club receiving $1979 for equipment. SDTTA president Michael Delaveris said the funding could be the missing link in the club’s hopes to launch a junior coaching program. “That’ll be very helpful when we’re able to get going again,” he said. “We’re hoping to cover the costs of coaching for junior players, so this might even give us an opportunity to buy bats for them as well. “The timing couldn’t be better.”

the school 18 months ago. “We know how hard it can be for dads that have busy work lives to keep up meaningful time with their kids,” he said. “That’s the biggest thing, is getting the dads or father figures interacting. We try to have four major events a year, things like a big bash cricket game have been hugely popular.” Mr McPhan said the Dads’ Group also runs dedicated support sessions to discuss issues such as mental health. “Before [getting involved] I wasn’t super aware of the support structures available for parents,” he said. “Some dads might think they’re alone [in being father], but they’re definitely not,” he said.

Former Western Bulldogs coach and Fathering Project ambassador Rodney Eade said working in the AFL system gave him perspective on how parents can lose sight of the importance of connecting with their kids. “I was fortunate, I felt I was able to get a sense of balance,” Mr Eade said. “But looking back certainly I missed out on certain things, and I know other coaches that have told me they’re biggest regret is not spending more time with family.” This Father’s Day, The Fathering Project is encouraging families to keep a dad time booklet to set goals for spending quality time with their children. Details: https://bit.ly/3ji8CBT

Sunbury volunteering legend Kathleen Aitken will have a park named in her honour. At a meeting last week, Hume councillors endorsed a proposal from the Sunbury Historical and Heritage Society (SHHS) to name an unnamed park between The Avenue, Lauriston Way and Parkview Drive after Ms Aitken. “Kathleen’s dedicated service to the community of Sunbury over many years deserves the recognition by naming this … to honour her,” SHHS president Peter Free stated in his submission to council. “We believe that parks in Sunbury should be named after people that have a strong influence on our community and Kathleen Aitken is one of those people.” Ms Aitken’s volunteer work over six decades included terms as president at the Country Women’s Association and at the Sunbury branch of the Presybterian Women’s Mission Union. At the Australia Day awards in 1964, she was recognised by the Queen as a Member of the British Empire (MBE) for service to her community. Following community consultation there were a total of 17 letters of support for the proposal. Council also received submissions suggesting the park be named Bungarim, a Wurundjeri word referring to an Aboriginal clan that settled in Sunbury, but the report stated they had not yet received approval for this concept from the relevant Traditional Owners Group. Cr Jarrod Bell said Ms Aitken was “a lady who built Sunbury”. “I think it’s always important that we recognise the contributions of outstanding members of our community, and there is absolutely no doubt in my mind that Kathleen Aitken is one of those people,” he said. Oliver Lees

Outstanding rates in Hume top $20m as pandemic bites The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted rates payments, with Hume council owed $20.2 million in outstanding rates. A report to last week’s council meeting revealed that the value of rate arrears as of June 30 was $20.2 million, up $3 million from June 30, 2020. The value of rate arrears … can be largely attributable to the COVID-19 pandemic,” the report stated. “In addition, there are high levels of arrears concentrated in central Hume as well as in

the growth suburbs which could indicate socio-economic factors play a role as well as first home buyers not having enough funds left over after purchasing their first homes, furnishing it and having young families.” General rateable properties accounted for $18.73 million – or 92 per cent – of the outstanding payments, up from $15.29 million in 2020. The report stated that Campbellfield, Greenvale, Kalkallo, Mickleham and Sunbury have seen the largest increase in arrears, while

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Craigieburn and Sunbury have the largest amount of arrears – at more than $3 million each. The report stated 3236 ratepayers had entered into COVID-19 payment arrangements with the council, with 1392 properties still in arrears. Craigieburn was revealed to be the top suburb for properties with COVID-19 payment arrangements that are still in arrears (381), followed by Mickleham (170), Sunbury (168), Greenvale (151) and Roxburgh Park (120). The report said that council has placed

its debt collection activitieson hold and that they will remain on hold until the COVID-19 pandemic is over. “However, regular contact will be made with ratepayers in arrears and they will be encouraged to enter into payments plans or apply for short term deferments of their rates if they are impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic or are experiencing financial difficultly,” the report said. Laura Michell

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Vaccine incentives rejected By Oliver Lees Hume and Macedon Ranges councils won’t be following in the footsteps of a south-east Victorian council offering incentives to residents who vaccinate themselves against COVID-19. Earlier this month, Bass Coast council launched its #VaxForBass campaign in a bid to become the first municipality with an 80 per cent vaccination rate among eligible adults. The campaign will reward willing jab recipients with goodies such as free movie passes and takeaway food from participating businesses. Macedon Ranges council chief executive

Bernie O’Sullivan said it was important for local government to play a part in reducing vaccine hesitancy, but not through financial incentives. “Our best incentive to get vaccinated is keeping ourselves, our loved ones and our community safe” Mr O’Sullivan said. “Council has also joined forces with other health and community services across the Macedon Ranges, and Hepburn Shire, to develop a COVID-19 vaccination campaign under the banner ‘Get the Jab Done’. “The more people vaccinated, the greater the protection our shires and local communities will have against COVID-19.” Mr O’Sullivan cited data released by

the federal government in August, which “demonstrate [vaccine] uptake in Bendigo and Ballarat region is quite good even without incentives in place”. According to the vaccine data, Bendigo had the highest rate of people aged 15 and over who had received at least one dose of a COVID vaccine, at 52.6 per cent. Melbourne’s north-west region was revealed to have the state’s lowest rate of COVID-19 vaccination, with 34.7 per cent of people aged 15 and over having received one dose. As of Friday, there were 69 active cases in the Hume council area and none in the Macedon Ranges. Hume council community services director

Hector Gaston said council had been focused on improving health literacy. “One of the ways we have done this is by employing bicultural officers who are supporting culturally diverse communities through targeted community engagement in languages other than English,” he said. “Council has also been advocating strongly to the Australian and Victorian governments for a more targeted approach to the vaccine program to respond to local needs, ensure our residents have access to the vaccine and to put an end to misinformation and frustration in our community.” For more information on COVID-19 vaccines, visit: https://bit.ly/3kqe996

Libraries thrive as reading helps pass the time More than 671,000 items were borrowed from Hume’s libraries in 2020-21, including close to 30,000 items which were delivered to homes during lockdowns. Hume Libraries recorded an increase in new library members, digital borrowings and social media followers between July 1, 2020 and June 30, 2021, a report to last week’s council meeting revealed. Hume Libraries Express - the libraries’ home delivery service launched in response to the pandemic- resulted in the delivery of 28,921 items to 2452 households during that period, the report stated. A further 3248 customers collected 13,676 click and collect items. Councillor Carly Moore described the home delivery service as “amazing”. “You call the library and you say what age your child is, what kind of books that they like to read, and the library staff will go through and they will select the books for you,” she said. “I think it is absolutely amazing just ... how well they have been able to adapt and to continue to be able to provide literacy resources to our children who absolutely are struggling without them.” According to the report, 360,700 people visited Hume’s libraries in 2020-21- down 39.9 per cent from 2019-20 as a result of three separate lockdowns. The report said Hume Libraries’ Facebook page had the most followers of any single council public library Facebook page in Victoria in 2020-21, with the number of followers growing by 38 per cent from the previous 12 months. Cr Jarrod Bell said the report demonstrated Hume Libraries’ commitment to lifelong learning. “... Our libraries continue to provide our community with access to services, support, education and employment opportunities,” he said. Laura Michell

The most borrowed books Children’s books •฀ Dog Man: Grime and punishmen t by Dav Pilkey (231 loans) •฀ WeirDo 15: Planet weird! by Anh Do (196 loans) •฀WeirDo 14: Vote WeirDo! by Anh Do (182 loans) Youth books •฀The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes by Suzanne Collins (190 loans) •฀Midnight Sun by Stephenie Meyer (158 loans) •฀Throne of Glass by Sarah J Maas (129 loans) Adult books •฀The Survivors by Jane Harper (327 loans) •฀฀The Godmothers by Monica McInerney (196 loans) •฀The Sentinel by Lee Child (188 loans)

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Adult literacy inquiry welcomed An organisation in the Macedon Ranges committed to providing life-long learning opportunities has welcomed an inquiry into the importance of adult literacy. At a hearing held earlier this month, the federal government’s Employment, Education and Training Committee heard evidence from key organisations in the sector, with the aim of developing strategies to reduce the large number of Australians with low language, literacy, numeracy and digital literacy skills. The most recent study of adult literacy in Australia was carried out by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development

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(OECD) in 2012, which found that one in five Australians have low literacy and/or numeracy skills. Macedon Ranges Further Education Centre (MRFEC) manager Monica Smyrek said her organisation provides a range of courses to first and second language English speakers to improve their basic literacy skills. “It’s long been recognised that here in Australia we have people who have low levels of literacy and numeracy skills and that this has impacts into adult life,” Ms Smyrek said. “At MRFEC we are always seeking ways in which we can understand and support

our community needs. We seek to improve people’s confidence and also offer courses that help with everyday challenges such as developing skills in digital literacy.” Australian Council for Adult Literacy (ACAL) president Jo Medlin was among the submitters at the hearing. Ms Medlin told Star Weekly the ACAL was calling on the government to develop an interdepartmental adult literacy and numeracy policy. “There is nothing to be ashamed about when suddenly you come up against something that is challenging – perhaps the only shame is that

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Doggy dress up for a good cause Sunbury resident Olivia Miller and her four-legged friend Tilly have committed to raise awareness of the importance of assistance dogs for kids in need. The month-long initiative called ‘Petember’ challenges pet owners to set personal daily walking goals and dress up their pup each time they step out of the house. All funds raised will contribute to training and raising awareness of Variety Children’s Charity’s assistance dogs, who help children

as a country we are not doing a very good job in providing a level playing field for people to access help when they need it,” Ms Medlin said. “Access is a huge issue (in regional areas)... We know this because each year the Reading Writing Hotline has hundreds of calls from people seeking help.” Ms Medlin said it’s also important for everyday Australians to reduce the stigma associated with literacy issues to empower people to seek help. If you need assistance, contact the Reading Writing Hotline: 1300 6 555 06

living with autism, anxiety and epilepsy. Ms Miller said she was looking forward to frocking up her seven-year-old beagle for a good cause. “When I was younger we looked at fostering a guide dog, but didn’t end up going through with it, so I thought that this is something I can definitely contribute,” she said. “Mostly I just want to spread awareness, getting donations would be great, but mostly I’m happy to be a part of maybe helping someone learn about

how important guide dogs can be. “Tilly’s a little dog with stumpy legs who gets tired pretty easily, but I like to take her out for a walk as much as possible. There’s some great places out in the community, like the off leash dog park near Emu Bottom.” Ms Miller said her goal is to walk Tilly around Sunbury for 45 minutes each day. To donate, visit: https://bit.ly/2Wq2VZy

Sunbury legend Dennis McIntyre will be honoured for his contribution to the community. At last week’s Hume council meeting, councillors endorsed a proposal to rename oval number three at Boardman Reserve the Dennis McIntyre Oval. Mr McIntyre was involved with the Sunbury Kangaroos when the club was known as the Sunbury Rovers, and has also been recognised as a life member for his service. Cr Jack Medcraft, who initially raised the naming proposal, said he did so in memory of “a good friend and a good servant of the community”. “Dennis has finally got what he deserved, to be recognised forever and day,” Cr Medcraft said. “He set that club up and this is a fitting award. I’m really happy for the family that they can go somewhere and at least see what Dennis achieved over all those years.” Cr Jarrod Bell said he was “thrilled” to see the community’s support for the proposal. “The consultation process made it absolutely clear that there was no objection to this proposal.” Oliver Lees

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Inspirational footballer Debbie Lee’s hall of fame honour Women’s football icon Debbie Lee hopes her induction into the Australian Football Hall of Fame will pave the way for other women to follow in her footsteps. Lee became the first female inducted in the hall of fame, joining greats of all aspects of the game. It’s recognition of someone who has done just about everything in women’s football. Lee played 302 Victorian Women’s Football League games, claiming the league best and fairest award five times. She was a three-time premiership player and represented Victoria in 16 games. Off field, she’s been coach, committee member, club and league president, member of the AFL Women’s Advisory Group and is currently Western Bulldogs women’s football general manager. Lee said being inducted into the hall of fame was nice recognition. “I was surprised actually, I didn’t expect it,” she said. “It was never on the radar with lots of things to think about and put our energy into. It never crossed my mind to be honest,

“The nice thing is I think that women’s football has been inducted into the hall of fame, which is really nice. “What it will do moving forward, it will allow other women to progress and be involved in the hall of fame which is really important.” Despite all the hard times and challenges along the way, Lee said the journey to getting the AFLW had been a fun one. She said she always knew there was a bright future for the women’s game. She said being able to work in the sport and be involved off field was so rewarding and an opportunity to invest in people. “I always had confidence and I understood who these women were,” she said. “There was never a time I waived on that. “I knew they could play the game. I knew their passion for the game and it was a matter of time for it to actually evolve and we could really present it to the decision makers. “We were able to do that in the exhibition series. I knew once a greater community was exposed to it, I was really confident that we would be fine.”

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Debbie Lee has been inducted into the Australian Football Hall of Fame. (Supplied)

Lee’s impact on female football in Melbourne’s west can’t be underestimated. In 1993 she formed the Sunshine YCW Spurs, the first female team in Melbourne’s west. It would later become the St Albans Spurs and now known as the VU Spurs, who are based behind the university in Footscray. “It was certainly challenging,” she said of forming a club.

“It was difficult to recruit... People weren’t really forthcoming around playing football and you weren’t patted in the back if your focus was to play football.” Lee said the Spurs first premiership in 2004 was special. She said driving past football fields and seeing young girls and women kicking the footy was amazing. “Driving around the western suburbs and go past Kinder Smith Reserve and seeing people kicking the footy and its young girls, their mums and sisters and that’s the great beauty of it. “That’s the measure of success. Young girls and women now feel comfortable kicking the footy publicly which i never experienced in my early days.” Lee may be the first female in the hall of fame, but knows she doesn’t want to be the only one. “There are so many women out there not only players and coaches, administrators and media, women are represented across a number of different facets.“ Tara Murray

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Lessons in animal care Children can learn about all creatures great and small during lockdown as part of an online education program. The RSPCA’s Victorian education team has created a free online animal wellbeing: awareness, responsibility and education (AWARE) program, to help fill in some time during lockdown. RSPCA Victoria’s education and training manager Belinda Marchbank said AWARE provides simple yet effective tools to help educate children about animal welfare. She said while many children have pets at home, a significant number of children don’t have regular interaction with animals, so animal welfare education plays an integral

role in creating a kinder future for all animals. “We know that teachers, parents and children need support with activities and resources while the COVID-19 restrictions keep Victorian children in remote learning,” she said. “While Victorian children are having to adapt to a new type of learning, RSPCA is supporting parents and teachers alike by providing additional tools that create entertaining learning pathways. “AWARE provides engaging lesson plans and information that will assist in educating the next generation about what good animal welfare includes.” Details: www.rspcavic.org/aware.

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Pandemic learning challenges By Tara Murray Like many year 12 students, Tanner O’Mara has gone through a range of emotions over the last two years. With the pandemic adding to an already stressful period for VCE students, many have started to look at things a different way. Tanner, who goes to school at Mill Park Secondary College, said the last two years had been disruptive. “It’s been quite hard to be having face-to-face learning one day and online another,” he said. “It has a mental effect and it’s quite disruptive motivation wise. Saying that my school and a lot of the other education institutions have been quite good in adapting the education to

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suit the students.” A Swinburne University study to coincide with the launch of its virtual open day tool, Swintopia, found that almost half of year 12 students said the pandemic has changed their views on enrolling in university in various ways. Tanner is one of them, planning to head

straight to univeristy instead of taking a gap year. “Before the pandemic I was quite keen looking at the humanities side of things... I still am, however knowing a lot of the jobs I was looking at might not even be there in a post-COVID environment, my thinking is pushing me to think about doing something more practical.” Tanner said that the universities had provided plenty of different ways for students to check them out without attending open days. He said Swintopia, which is a virtual, immersive and gamified experience, was something he enjoyed. “It feels like a computer game you played when you were a kid.”

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Workshop to help your farm thrive

Principal Kimberley Nicholls with pupils (from left to right) Harper, Honey, Spencer, Carly, Levi. Inset: Romsey business Soltan Pepper proudly displaying a selection of stuffed toys for Book Week. (Pictures: Supplied)

Book Week takes to the streets Romsey Primary School got creative last week to bring Book Week to town despite Melbourne’s lockdown restrictions. With the majority of the school’s pupils learning from home, Romsey Primary School was unable to put on its Book Week festivities, which usually includes a parade, a treasure hunt and book themed dress ups. This year, school staff encouraged residents and business owners to display stuffed toys and books in street-facing windows, so that pupils and their parents could walk around town in their own time and enjoy themselves.

Principal Kimberley Nicholls said many community members had jumped at the opportunity to contribute to the idea. “Book Week is huge for us, we usually start planning right from the start of the year. We just had some building works completed with a new multipurpose space which we were going to use, so it’s a bit of a downer,” Ms Nicholls said. “We just thought this idea would be a nice way to bring some happiness to people and bring the community together.” Ms Nicholls said as they walked around town, pupils could add stamps to a custom-made

passport to highlight the journey. The Romsey Library, Romsey Compounding Pharmacy and Soltan Pepper were among the shop fronts that displayed some old toys for the children. “Reading is the base of everything, at Romsey Primary School we think it’s important to encourage the habit to our children,” Ms Nicholls said. “It’s something that Romsey holds very dear to its heart.”

Macedon Ranges council will host a workshop designed to help residents employ regenerative farming techniques on their land. The Health Landscapes Practical Regenerative Agricultural Communities program will be in webinar format, with fourth generation farmer Paul Righetti as guest speaker. Regenerative farming refers to a method of land cultivation that focuses on fostering biodiversity through improved water cycle and soil health. Mr Righetti and his wife Jacqui graze sheep, cattle and pasture-raised hens for egg production on their 2500 hectare property in Yandoit. “We moved our farming system to regenerative because we believe it to be better for our soil, our pasture, our animals and customers who buy our produce,” Mr Righetti said. In addition to access to the webinar where participants can gain advice from Mr Righetti, participants can also gain access to holistic grazing management short courses and farmer discussion groups. Macedon Ranges mayor Jennifer Anderson said the program will expand the council’s existing farm advisory services. “Healthy Landscapes aims to increase on-farm resilience to climate and market variabilities for local land-owners and agriculture businesses by helping farmers increase the carbon capture in soil, trees and vegetation while enhancing the health of livestock,” Cr Anderson said. The webinar is free and will be held from 7pm to 8pm on August 31. Details: https://bit.ly/38egoXf Oliver Lees

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Volunteers needed for study to address COVID-19 stress The Black Dog Institute is calling for participants in a trial for a positive mood program to manage stress related to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Black Dog Institute is an Australian medical research institute that investigates mental health, with the goal of creating a mentally healthier world. The positive mood program aims to provide

resources to help manage COVID-19 related stress, as Victoria once again finds itself in the grips of another lockdown to contain the virus. The Black Dog Institute said the need for this kind of program has increased. “There is an urgent need for publicly available strategies to reduce COVID-19 related distress,” the institute said. According to the Australian Institute of

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Health and Welfare (AIHW), the number of Medicare Benefits Schedule (MBS) mental health services accessed by Australians has increased. The latest data revealed that in the week beginning April 19, 2021, there were 286,194 services accessed, compared to 244,657 in the week beginning April 20, 2020. This is an increase of 41,537 services. The trial is open to anyone 18 years or over

who can communicate in conversational English, and who has experienced stress related to the pandemic. There will be two trail conditions, and participants will be reimbursed $100 after completing all of the study components. Details: https://bit.ly/3kuDONS Michaela Meade

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Visionary pool program

Check before burning off

By Oliver Lees A one-of-a-kind program is helping vision impaired people in Melbourne’s north-west get in the pool. The aqua fit classes have been tailored to suit the needs of blind and vision impaired people, with staff trained in vision loss awareness teaching the participants water aerobics. The program has been established as a pilot program by Blind Sports and Recreation Victoria with support from Sport and Rec Victoria and Hume council. Program manager Miriam Bilander said the classes were designed to fill a gap in programs accessible to blind and visually impaired people in Melbourne’s north-west. “It is commonly reported that people with vision loss are more sedentary, and that affects their physical and mental health,” Ms Bilander said. “Usually for water aerobics classes, the instructor is outside of the pool, but our instructor is in the water giving tactile instruction and descriptive commands. “It’s a really great way for people to keep fit and connect socially with each other, you should see how happy everyone is when they’re in the water.” Ms Belindar said the classes had been taking place every Monday at the Broadmeadows Aquatic and Leisure Centre before lockdown restrictions, with nine regular participants. Among them was Mufeed Zakariya, an Iraqi refugee who is blind. “I like the exercise, being able to move in the water, it is is good for my body and my joints,” Mr Zakariya said “I’ve also found it to be very social, because the group of people who are all blind can share their feelings. The classes are open to all adults that are blind or vision impaired, with each class costing $5. Details: https://bit.ly/3kdOFLP

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The Macedon Ranges Wildlife Network (MRWN) is reminding residents to check their piles for animals before they burn off. Earlier this month Macedon Ranges council lifted its restrictions, which usually require landholders to acquire permits to burn on properties less than one acre in size, in order to assist in clearing debris from the recent storms. MRWN volunteer Sharon Bondy said it was important that everyone consider the safety of wildlife before deciding to burn tree debris. “Every year wildlife get injured from burn piles,” Bondy said. “Please remember... to do a thorough check beneath the piles of sticks and leaves before lighting, they often look like the perfect hidey hole for echidnas and other critters. “Always use a torch and a broom or pole to carefully check the centre and bottom areas of the bonfire as a spade or fork could cause serious injury. “Yes, it’s more work, but you will save lives.” Ms Bondy said if landholders have accrued a large pile of debris, the best course of action is to start a small fire elsewhere and transport the pieces to grow the fire, in order to give wildlife an opportunity to relocate. In the event of a wildlife incident, contact Wildlife Victoria on: 03 8400 7300. Reports can also be made via the wildlife emergency Snap Send Solve app. Oliver Lees Mufeed Zakariya at a aqua fit class at the Broadmeadows Aquatic and Leisure Centre.

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MY PLACE Kate Beattie is a teacher and a lifelong resident of the Macedon Ranges. Her poem, Validation, was written as a reflection on our collective experience of the hardship inflicted by the pandemic. She spoke with Oliver Lees. What is your connection to Sunbury and the Macedon Ranges? I have lived in the Macedon Ranges for 25 years. My husband and I moved to Riddells Creek seven years ago and have been working on renovating our forever house ever since. The Macedon Ranges is a part of who I am and I could not imagine raising a family anywhere else. However, I teach the first grade in Goonawarra and my daughters are in childcare in Sunbury. I feel very connected to both communities.

Validation – by Kate Beattie I glance up into the fog in my glasses from the mask on my face, And I wonder how we got to this place. It is weird to think how quickly we forget how life was before. I can’t remember what consumed every conversation anymore. I look across at my pantry door, And the invites to cancelled or postponed events are hard to ignore. I call to check in on my friend who has built a local business that thrives, And listen to her tears as she relays her hope that it survives. Birthdays are spent indoors waiting for drive

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Tell me about your poem Validation. What compelled you to pen this piece? My inspiration came from so many places. I am one of the fortunate people in my poem. My job is safe and I live regionally, and yet, I still have trying days. My four year old daughter stopped eating her breakfast one morning in lockdown and said, “I am so angry about the virus. I want to go back to dancing“. It was the first time I had heard her use the word angry to express herself. Our community has suffered more hardships than missing dance classes, but saying that, her emotions are valid. Everyone has been impacted in ways big and small, everyone has a voice and each story is important.

by visits and a wave, We are barred from the social outings that we crave. I watched my father sit in an empty pew and say a lonely goodbye to his old man, On a screen from my couch due to the current funeral ban. It made me wonder about the intergenerational effect the virus has had, the loss of childhood naivety and of essential experience as a grad. Newborn babies are not receiving the welcome they deserve, With grandparents in lockdown trying to

flatten the curve. Increased mental health and infection is killing members of our community, And creating a country without state-to-state unity. Last year I believed that children were resilient and that it wouldn’t make an impact, But now I think they are falling into a future in which the odds are already stacked. There are people whose major change was simply working behind their screen, Those who kept their jobs, but work from home and have a change in their routine. There are others who have suffered immense

financial loss, And have had to request stress leave from their boss. Some people are locked inside a ‘broken’ state unable to cross the border, And visit their hometown that seems to still be in order. The hardships have been large and small, But there are real feelings behind them all. The message that I am trying to convey, Even where someone else’s pain seems worse, but you cannot get through the day, Is that however you are feeling, it is okay.

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All municipalities in the Macedon Ranges are under the spotlight of a new study by the Planning and Housing Department aimed at finding ways of housing Victoria’s rapidly expanding population.

A decision from the Macedon Ranges Council to withdraw from the Bendigo-based North Central Goldfields Library Corporation has startled library users, who fear a reduction in services.

Paramedics have appealed to the elderly not to barricade themselves in their own home.

As reporter Cameron Tait discovers, we often don’t have to look beyond our own backyards to find word-class talent.

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Main: Barbara (left) helps make masks. Above: A Legacy group Christmas party; Heidi and her four children have been helped by Legacy; Barbara (right) in 1990 with two widows

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Caring for veterans’ families For almost 100 years, Legacy has helped provide financial and social support to veterans’ loved ones. Tara Murray speaks with former Legacy executive officer Barbara Leach about the support Legacy provided her family following her husband’s death.

hen Barbara Leach was going through tough times after her husband was killed in a car accident in the 1980’s, Legacy was there. They were there if she needed support and provided her two children with plenty of activities as they dealt with the death of their father. Barbara would later become a volunteer with Legacy and was the group’s executive officer for 20 years. “My late husband was a commander in the Royal Australian Navy,“ Barbara said. “We were heading to where we catch up with other navy friends we met up with every year. We had a car accident 20 kilometres from where we were going and he was killed in the accident. “From there my mother-in-law contacted Legacy a couple of weeks later. My oldest son was in Princes of Wales Hospital for three months. When we came back to Melbourne we were contacted by Legacy. “They offered all sorts of things especially for the boys as they were young...activities they had for the junior Legatees.” Barbara said the support offered to the boys by Legacy made a world of a difference to them.

She said they were able to meet and talk with other people with similar experiences. “My youngest son, who is now 45, was 10 at the time his father died and had a lot of major problems through it,” she said.

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“One of his friends who he met through it who was the same age as him, they are the closest friends. They are just best friends and have been since they first met. “For my boys to go on the camps with children going through what they were going through, that was really important for children, they have got the support of other children.” Having seen the work that Legacy could do, Barbara put her hand up to help. She became one of the first support Legatees

and was inducted into Legacy in September 1991. “I was the only female at that time, I got really heavily involved on their fundraising and marketing committee and quite a lot of other things,“ Barbara said. “I was living in the Essendon area then and I ended up being an area co-ordinator for others who wanted to help out.” Barbara would end up talking with many of the widows involved with the Essendon, Footscray and Williamstown groups, providing them with a female voice to listen to. These days she is still involved with widows’ group in Essendon, organising regular events. As the Australian community celebrates Legacy Week this week, Legacy is this year focusing on Little Badge Big Impact – the notion that even the smallest of donations will have a real and heart-warming impact on veterans’ families. Like many other charities, Legacy’s fundraising has been impacted by the pandemic, with volunteers unable to sell badges. The community can show its support by making an online donation to Legacy or purchasing Legacy merchandise via an online

store. Nationally, Legacy cares for 43,000 veterans’ families, including widow/ers in their senior years, younger families with children, and veterans’ dependents with a disability. Barbara said it was important for people to still donate as there is a lot of work that needs to be done. “Some people may not think much goes on in Legacy these days not having conflicts like we used to have. “There is a big need there. Funds to help with Legatees’ activities, widows, school for children, parents and disabled dependents. “If people can donate, please do because its certainly necessary.“ One of those that has been helped by the donations is Heidi, a navy veteran and a single mum to four boys, with her oldest two boys on the Autism spectrum. Legacy has helped Heidi and her boys by assisting with bills, school fees and uniforms and even speech therapy lessons. As a bonus, Heidi’s family has also found friendship and support with the Legacy volunteers and Legatees they interact with. Details: www.legacyweek.com.au.

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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

Life and Fork Cooking School Sign up for this hands-on cooking class to discover the techniques of how to prepare a three-course Italian meal. This master class is run by Life and Fork Cooking School in Woodend and will take place on Saturday, September 18 from 10am. Tickets are $95 and bookings are essential. ■ 0458 440 733

Don Watson in conversation Political insider, speechwriter, screenwriter, satirist, traveller and author, Don Watson, appearing as a guest of Macedon Ranges Rural Australians for Refugees. Saturday, September 11, 4- 6pm at 15 Buckland Street, Woodend. Cost $25. ■ 0457 857 377

Customer loyalty workshop Over three interactive workshops hosted by Hume council, learn about the three key phases of the client experience to help you improve customer experiences in your business. These online webinars will be held on three successive Wednesdays, 10-11am, starting Wednesday, September 10. ■ startnorth@hume.vic.gov.au

Sunbury Probus Sunbury Combined Probus Club meet on the fourth Thursday of the month at Sunbury Sports and Community Club Inc, Clarke Oval, Riddells Road. ■ Carmel 0416 477 271

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Deer Park probus 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

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

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 The Sunbury Neighborhood House Social Sewing Group meets on the first Saturday of each month to chat, share ideas and sew. Beginners through experienced welcome. Sunbury Neighbourhood House, 531 Elizabeth Drive, Sunbury 12.30-3.30pm.

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

Garden club

Zonta club meets

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

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

Sewing group

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

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

Diabetes support group

First aid courses

Free computer workshops

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

Bridge lessons 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 in Melton South 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

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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

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

Additional needs support MyTime at Tweddle Newport is a peer support group for parents and carers of

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

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

Women’s choir The Willin Wimmin choir meets Wednesdays during school terms at Church of Christ hall, corner John Street and Douglas Parade, Williamstown, from 7.30-9.30pm. There are no auditions and you don’t need to be able to read music. ■ willin.wimmin@gmail.com

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

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

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Audi offers a little devil of a car By Derek Ogden, Marque Motoring If the Audi R8 supercar could be called a beast, by the same token, the SQ2 small sports utility vehicle, by the German maker, surely earns the title little devil. The figures speak for themselves. The R8 quattro serves up 449 kW and 560 Nm, launching the car from rest to 100 km/h in 3.7 seconds, the SQ2 quattro 221 kW and 400 Nm, a tad over a second slower. Unremarkably, cost is $395,000 (R8) against $64,400 (SQ2), plus on-roads, but who’s counting? With a worldwide shift to SUVs, after some years on sale in Europe, Audi has taken the opportunity to launch a refreshed version of the performance compact in Australia. Outside of the R8, Audis with an ‘S’ in the model designation are generally accepted to have something special and the SQ2 is no exception, as the figures above illustrate. It’s all down to a 2.0-litre TFSI engine, mated with a seven-speed S tronic dual-clutch transmission and Audi’s quattro all-wheel drive, plus sport suspension and progressive steering to ensure performance is up to sporting scratch for a compact SUV.

Styling Up front the SQ2 eschews modern-day sports utility vehicle matt black radiator grille for a highly decorative pattern of shiny metallic swirls and straight lines, flanked by Matrix LED headlamps, dynamic indicators and large geometric air intakes. Side on, the car maintains SUV status quo with square proportions from bonnet to boot, the only concession to crossover coupe styling being a shallow dip of the roof approaching the C-pillar. Nothing can compare with the bling of the front, except maybe the red brake calipers lurking behind five double-spoke V-style 19-inch alloy wheels and double twin chrome-tipped exhaust tips poking from under the rear bumper.

Interior The cabin is straight out of the Audi

The Audi SQ2 brings a new level of performance to the compact SUV segment.

performance car playbook. Front occupants are firmly welcomed by heated sport seats in Nappa leather with ‘S’ embossed black upholstery. The ‘S’ logo is repeated on the three-spoke leather wrapped steering wheel with paddle shifts and multifunction buttons. The 12.3-inch Audi virtual cockpit with S-specific display has a configurable information display, while an 8.3-inch dash-mounted screen features MMI navigation plus, smartphone interface for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, DAB digital radio and Audi Drive Select info.

Infotainment Occupants can be entertained via a Bang & Olufsen Premium sound system, featuring 14 hi-fi speakers outputting a total of 705 Watts. Wireless phone charging is a convenient fixture. Engines / transmissions Four cylinders in line add up to 1.984 litres developing maximum power of 221 kW between 5300 and 6500 rpm and peak torque of 400 Nm from 2000 to 5200 revs on premium unleaded petrol. Power is put to ground through a seven-speed S tronic transmission and Audi’s quattro all-wheel drive system.

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Safety The SQ2 features the Audi Pre-Sense basic system, with adaptive cruise control with stop/ go, active lane assist and side assist (blind spot alert). Also included are Pre-Sense City, with autonomous emergency braking and pedestrian and cyclist detection. Also on hand is Parking System Plus, front and rear, with rear view camera and park assist.

Driving At the heart of the SQ2 performance is the 2-litre turbocharged four-cylinder motor, capable of delivering peak power of 221 kW at 5300 rpm, with 400 Nm of torque on tap between 2000 and 5200 revs. Over a longish-term with the test vehicle taking on conditions ranging from shuffling through heavy city traffic to motorway cruising and lung-busting acceleration on country twists and turns, the engine coped well, growling only when pushed. Long-term fuel consumption worked out at around 10 litres per 100 kilometres compared with makers combined claim of 7.7 litres per 100 kilometres. Audi Drive Select gave the driver a chance to match the car with his moods at the flick of a

switch on the dashboard and its connection to a centre-console knob. Needless to say, Efficient mode dumbed down acceleration, while softening the ride to almost soporific standards. Comfort and Automatic dialled up power, plus stiffer ride and handling, while Dynamic sharpened the lot enough for a teeth-rattling ride on even slightly irregular road surfaces. Individual mode defied deeper investigation due to lack of time with the car and the absence of a track with a clear run. Absence of a head-up display was noted. Leg room in the rear could be cramped with a tall driver in front. The boxy exterior makes for ample head room in the cabin. Boot space is on the slim side (355 litres, with the floor at its lowest) but there’s added convenience loading and unloading with a power tailgate, whose opening can be programmed for height to prevent tall owners bumping themselves.

Summary Which motoring enthusiast would not be tempted by Audi’s devilish little compact SQ2? The 60K-plus price tag may be a stumbling block for some, but you do get a lot of kit for the price. These days a three-year warranty seems a bit stingy.

Sunbury Jets star to miss the finals The Sunbury Jets will have to face finals without their top scorer Jacinta Beckley in the Big V women’s state championship division. Jets coach John White confirmed the forward from Wellington had returned to New Zealand to be closer to family and to play for the Capital Swish in the NZNBL. Sunbury sits in second place on the table with 12 wins, two losses and boasts the best percentage (131.3 per cent) in the league. Beckley has played a starring role for the Jets this season averaging 21.4 points per game, the fifth highest in the league. But White said he’s confident the rest of the team is capable of stepping up offensively. “Jacinta has been really transparent with us given the lockdowns and everything else, and we wish her the best,” White said. “Obviously it’s sad to lose her because she’s been having an amazing season. Now it’s going to be more of a five-pronged attack, our focus is

challenging our players to take on an attacking role.” Given the ongoing lockdown restrictions affecting metro Melbourne, Big V has decided to cancel the remaining two rounds of the regular season. The league is aiming to run a top four finals series over the weekend of Saturday, September 10 and Sunday, 11. A Big V spokesperson said that “while the league would like to provide a more extended training opportunity prior to the commencement of finals, we do not have the luxury of additional weeks to complete the season”. “The overwhelming response to the ’latest completion date’ for the season was 18-19 September.“ White said he welcomed the decision but agreed a lack of training makes things harder for clubs. Players have been prescribed training exercises to complete at home.

If the league is able to play out the postseason without further delay, the Jets will face third place McKinnon in the semi final. Despite sitting one game clear of their opponent, McKinnon has proven to be the Jets’ bogey team all season, with both losses during the season coming courtesy of the Cougars. Amelia Todhunter has been able to overcome the Jets defence in both outings, scoring 43 points across the two matches. “I think we’ve got a lot of grunt and physicality, we just need to focus on what we can do and not get sucked into their game,” White said. “We set some really high standards for ourselves at the start of the and I think we’ve done a good job of maintaining that level of quality. “The communication both ways between players and coaches has been great throughout the season, we’ve had to make adjustments but we’ve handled that well.”

Champ eyes the slopes Lily Tomkinson, who finished first at the Australian Women’s National Championships for skiing. (Damjan Janevski) 248389_03

Despite being the reigning women’s national champion, Tomkinson currently does not qualify for the Australian ski team. This is due to the FIS point ranking system, which takes into account time spent away from competition as well as results. Although she’s not sure she’ll be able to make up the ground before the Winter Olympics in

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East Sunbury still in the race

By Oliver Lees Ski prodigy Lily Tomkinson is focused on getting back out on the slopes to reclaim the winning form she’d built before the pandemic halted competition. The New Gisborne resident climbed the competition ladder in 2019, taking out first place in the women’s National Championship in the slalom at Perisher. But now having experienced an 18 month hiatus from racing, the 24-year-old said her sights are set on Colorado later this year, where she will look to get back into training for the upcoming season. “I‘ve had to stop competing due to COVID-19, airfares to get anywhere else have been incredibly expensive, so I decided to take a back seat for a while,” she said. “It’s been super nice to have time away from it and be closer to family. “Colorado has a reputation for having the best and most consistent snow, with the season starting around October. It becomes a bit of a crazy town, because it’s one of the only places with snow at that time of year, so people are coming from all over the world to train.” Given that her parents owned a ski lodge while she was a child, some of Tomkinson’s earliest memories involve the snow. She first strapped on the skis at two years of age. Tomkinson showed promise at an early age, competing twice at the reputable international Whistler Cup in Canada, with her best finish landing her in fifth spot. “That was pretty exciting, because the cup was held just after the Vancouver Winter Olympics had finished,” Tomkinson said. But the road to a national championship hasn’t always been straightforward. At the age of 15, she suffered a torn ligament in her knee and was sidelined from competition at the age most are preparing to transition into the adult International Ski Federation (FIS). Tomkinson had a total of three reconstructive surgeries on her knee as a teenager. She said those setbacks made her return to competition all the more sweet, and her love for the sport never waned. “There’s just something pretty special about it, the connection to the snow,” she said. “It becomes such a big part of your life, it feels good to be able to do something that not many others can and go really, really fast.” She’ll be leaving a busy life behind when she jets off for the United States. In lieu of skiing commitments, Tomkinson has worked as a keeper and presenter at Wild Action Zoo and will soon complete a certificate in veterinary nursing.

Former Sunbury Jets forward Jacinta Beckley.

Beijing next year, Tomkinson said donning the green and gold remains the dream. “It’s certainly my goal, as I think it is for any athlete,” she said. “Skiing has taken me all over North America, Europe and Asia as well, and if it’s in the Olympics or not, I’m definitely always representing Australia when I’m overseas.”

East Sunbury has finished a shortened division 2 Essendon District Football League season in fourth place and will have to beat top side Moonee Valley if it wants a chance at this year’s premiership. On August 18, the EDFL announced that the rest of the regular season would be cancelled in the face of ongoing lockdown restrictions. In the event that the lockdown is lifted, the finals for seniors will move from a three-week to a two-week structure, with the grand final to be played Saturday, September 18. East Sunbury coach Glen Hopkins said he hopes everyone in the league can get some closure on what has been a challenging year. “We’re just trying to keep our players motivated as much as possible, giving them exercises and asking them to share with the group on socials,” he said. “It’s going to be a fine line as to whether it does or it doesn’t go ahead. Hopkins said there was some concern the players would be underdone if the league restarted, as many have been unable to complete match simulation for over a month. “We just have to adapt to the conditions around us and be ready if we get our chance,” he said. Despite the delay to the season, East Sunbury will carry confidence from a four-game winning streak that saw it confirm a finals berth, finishing the season with six wins and five losses. East Sunbury defeated Burnside Heights in its last match on July 31, when Cooper Mcpharlane booted three goals to take his tally to 44 for the season. But Hopkins’ side has had less success against the top three sides, Coburg Districts (third), Oak Park (second) and Moonee Valley (first), losing to each team in the regular season. They last faced Moonee Valley in round five, going down 68 to 127 to the eventual minor premiers. But Hopkins said in a season defined by change, even an unlikely finals win is possible. “[Before lockdown] we were going well and our players were on a high,” Hopkins said. “All of our players will certainly be healthy for finals which we haven’t had all season, so the other teams haven’t seen us at full strength.”

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