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At Edgar’s Mission animal sanctuary, October 1 – 7 marks Be Kind to Animals Week. Every year the farm rescue encourages the community to do a good deed with a furry friend in mind. Now in its 11th year, Edgar’s Mission is hoping Be Kind to Animals Week will prompt people to make a difference. ■ Story: Page 11.

COVID bankruptcy blow By Oliver Lees The Sunbury Lions Football Netball Club finances have taken a beating during the pandemic with the club’s major sponsor forced into bankruptcy. The Sunbury Football Club Social Club went into liquidation after lockdown restrictions stifled any opportunity to gain revenue through its bistro, bar and gaming facilities. According to Lions secretary Allan O’Connor, the social club was established as a separate legal entity to provide financial

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support to the Lions and 25 other community organisations. On top of the loss in sponsorship money, the club also recorded a loss of $50,000 internally over the past season. Mr O’Connor said the impact of lockdown restrictions on the club were far-reaching. “Sports clubs and social clubs in general get by year-to-year with no war chest and they can survive when the going is good but when it isn’t, then the cracks appear. We received no sponsorship from the social club for the last two years,” Mr O’Connor said.

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“We lost quite a few players this season who just didn’t come back. In particular the young guys from the under-19 team who, once they had last year off, just couldn’t be bothered coming back. “Community clubs always struggle to get enough volunteers and this year our volunteers are all frustrated. In my 30 years playing and seven on the committee, I have never seen the volunteers put in so much work for so little return.” Earlier this month the Australian Sports Foundation released the findings of its

survey which sought feedback from 70,000 community sporting clubs on how the pandemic had affected their operations. According to the data, 9000 clubs around Australia faced risk of closure due to financial instability, while 43 per cent of surveyed respondents reported a reduction in participation among younger Australians. Mr O’Connor said the present uncertainty continues to impact the club’s ability to plan for the future. “We are confident the club will get through OK but overall it’s hard on everyone,” he said.

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Cr Medcraft backs monitor call By Michaela Meade Hume deputy mayor Jack Medcraft has backed calls for a monitor to be appointed to oversee the council. As reported by Star Weekly, Cr Jodi Jackson called for a monitor last month after eight arbiter’s reports were presented to a council meeting, costing ratepayers $49,500. Eleven allegations of breaches of Hume’s Councillor Code of Conduct were investigated as part of an internal arbitration process into the conduct of Cr Trevor Dance. This arbitration process was instigated by a group of councillors who were represented by Cr Carly Moore.

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- Jack Medcraft The arbiter’s report found Cr Dance contravened eight clauses of the Code of Conduct. Cr Dance submitted seven applications instigating internal arbitration processes against mayor Joseph Haweil and councillors Moore, Jack Medcraft and Karen Sherry. The arbiter ruled that none of those councillors had breached the Code of Conduct. The reports followed an earlier arbiter’s

report, which was tabled at the July 12 council meeting, and cost ratepayers $3000. At the council’s September 13 meeting, Cr Jackson said a monitor was needed to help address “deep cultural issues among councillors at Hume”. Cr Medcraft said he was initially against Cr Jackson’s suggestion, but he has since changed his mind. “There’s something terribly wrong here [at council],” he said. “I was against it at first, but I’ve come around and think … it’s the best way to go. “I think a monitor might work well.” Cr Medcraft said he hopes the appointment of a monitor would prevent more “frivolous”

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complaints. “Those complaints should be handled in-house,” Cr Medcraft said. “It’s easier, less cumbersome, and doesn’t cost the ratepayers money.” Cr Medcraft said the number of reports was unprecedented over his serving terms at council. “I’ve been on council for 14 years, and up to this term, only had four complaints against me, which were all handled in-house,” he said, “That’s the way you do it. “You mediate … and find a common ground between the parties. “Mature councillors should be able to do that.”

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As Savannah Coots celebrated her birthday on Friday, the Sunbury resident was still coming down from the high of the best gift imaginable: A Melbourne premiership. Born with down syndrome and a life-threatening health defect which affects her lung function, Savannah has defied her doctor’s expectations in reaching her 29th birthday. Since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, Savannah has been under stricter lockdown than most, due to her higher risk of health complications if she were to contract the virus. Savannah’s mother, Joan, said these challenges have made this year’s birthday and the Demons’ premiership all the more special. “Savannah has been in a very very tight bubble for many months, both last year and this year as well,” Joan said. “She doesn’t go into any shops, or anyone’s home. Sometimes family can speak to her from the front yard, but there’s really much in-person interaction. To celebrate the big game, Joan printed out a menu and set the table to simulate the experience of eating in the Melbourne Cricket Club dining room. “The past week has been pretty great. Savannah and my husband are really big [Melbourne] fans, before COVID-19 we would go to all the games,” she said. “Rapt is putting it mildly, it’s been a great spark through all of this difficulty.”

Gisborne Road/Bacchus Marsh Road and Melbourne-Lancefield Road are among the most reported roads for safety issues, according to new data. Released last week by insurance provider RACV, the ‘My Country Road’ asked 4000 Victorians to identify regional roads in greatest need of safety improvements. Gisborne Road/Bacchus Marsh Road received the most road safety reports of any road in the western region, while Melbourne-Lancefield Road in Clarkefield received the second highest in the northern region. Across the state, dangerous behaviour of other drivers and poor road condition were the most commonly selected reasons for a road being deemed unsafe. RACV executive general manager of motoring and mobility Phil Turnbull said the survey results are a timely reminder that road safety is everyone’s responsibility. “Sixty-one per cent of respondents believe the speed limit on the selected roads should be reduced until improvements or upgrades have been made, highlighting that many Victorians believe reducing the speed on certain regional roads to address safety concerns is an appropriate approach,” Mr Turnbull said. “All road users must drive in a safe manner, whether it’s driving at safe speeds, avoiding distractions or taking a break if we are fatigued.”

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Bulla townhouse development given approval Hume council has endorsed the development of six two-storey homes at a site in Bulla. Located on Rawdon Street, the site is also bound by Bourke Street and Bulla Road and is owned in common with the commercial use which includes Hungry Jack’s and the Black Horse hotel and motel. Each home will include four bedrooms and a single car garage. The application received four objections, one of which contained a petition with 24 signatures opposing the development.

In a public submission presented at a council meeting last week, a Bulla resident stated clear opposition to the proposal, describing it as a “recipe for disaster”. “The approval for six townhouses to be built in an area that up until now has only been allowed one dwelling is not only out of character for our area, but not what our little community needs,” the statement read. “Surrounding homes are all single storey and this will be an eyesore, [create] extra traffic and no footpaths is a recipe for disaster,

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especially with children and the elderly. “Bulla does not need such hideous buildings.” The development application was referred to external bodies on the issues of waste water, traffic management and tree removal and the proposal was supported on each front. Cr Jack Medcraft said he was satisfied that the concerns of the objections had been taken into consideration during the assessment of the application. “We’re in a time where people are starting to move into areas that they never probably

thought of before, and that’s progress,” Cr Medcraft said. “You can’t keep things the same as they were 20 or 30 years ago, people are going to move in and you’ll have to move with the times, and that’s what’s happening in Bulla.” Cr Medcraft said the developments would also provide affordable housing options for young families wishing to move to the Hume council area. Oliver Lees

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Reopening roadmap questioned By Oliver Lees A Sunbury business advocate is calling for greater understanding of the needs of the community as COVID-19 restrictions continue to ease. The state recorded 1377 cases in the 24 hours to Monday morning, taking the total number of active cases in the state to 12,711. Last week Premier Daniel Andrews announced that every authorised worker in Victoria will need to have had at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine if they wish

to continue attending their workplace on October 15. “This is about making sure that we go that extra mile to protect the road map to opening … and to make sure that we can open, be free, and not have a health system overwhelmed with patients who are completely avoidable,” Mr Andrews said. Sunbury Business Association president Michael Osborne said this requirement would put further strain on businesses. “I think it’s putting undue pressure on businesses, when they’ve already gone

through the hardest time of their lives,” Mr Osborne said. “Already local businesses are experiencing abuse in relation to mandating QR codes and mandatory wearing of masks. This will just increase the pressure on small businesses.” Mr Osborne said the current roadmap – which outlines regional and metropolitan Victorian returning to the same restrictions on November 5 – needs to be reconsidered as Sunbury businesses rely on the Macedon Ranges. “Around 40 per cent of business in Sunbury

is generated from Macedon Ranges, we desperately need that border lifted,” he said. “Even though there is a roadmap it’s still not a clear roadmap, there are too many forks in the road,” he said. “Small business is still just expecting to hear another reason why we need to be locked down again. A recent survey on small business by Mainstreet Australia found the overwhelming feeling was one of despair. “Despair, that’s the key word.”

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Moderna arrives at pharmacies The Moderna COVID-19 vaccination is now available at Victorian pharmacies. In August, the federal government secured 25 million doses of the mRNA jab – otherwise known as Spikevax – with 10 million to be supplied in 2021. Pharmacy 4 Less Sunbury manager Abdul Azzam said his branch received its first batch of 500 doses on Wednesday, September 22. “Even before it arrived we had heaps of people asking, so we were already taking down their details so they had priority booking when it came in,” he said. “We’re getting very close to booking out most days.

“Moderna is the way to go if you haven’t already been vaccinated. It’s highly effective and safe.” Mr Azzam said he understood the Moderna jab had minimal side effects, which may include general soreness and a fever after the second dose. The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) recommends the two vaccine doses be administered 28 days apart. A TGA spokesperson said the Moderna vaccine had been approved for individuals 18 and over, while data relating to 12 to 17-year-olds was still under way.

Approved community pharmacies are also administering the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccination. The AstraZeneca jab is recommended for those aged 60 and over, and those aged 18 to 59 in outbreak areas where Moderna is not available. Vaccine appointments at community pharmacies are to be arranged directly with participating pharmacies. For more information on the Moderna vaccine, visit: www.tga.gov.au/covid-19vaccine-spikevax-elasomeran

Residents in Melbourne’s north and west are being challenged to take part in the Ducktober campaign. The campaign asks participants to immerse themselves in water for 20 days during October to raise awareness for mental health. Waves of Wellness is the mental health surf therapy charity behind the challenge, and delivers free clinical-based group programs on the beach, with a learn to surf component built in. According to Waves of Wellness, their “health by stealth” approach has helped over 1700 people across Victoria, New South Wales, and Queensland. According to Lifeline Australia, the service is on track for its busiest year in its 57 year history, with 694,400 calls made to the service this year, to August 20, 2021. Waves of Wellness chief executive and co-founder Joel Pilgrim said the increase in calls to Lifeline was behind the challenge. “There’s never been a more important time to look after our own mental health, than right now,” Mr Pilgrim said. “Australians have been through a lot in recent times, so our Ducktober campaign is encouraging people to focus on wellbeing, by doing what makes them feel great. “We’re calling this out in a fun way, for a great cause.” Waves of Wellness is asking people to “give a duck” for the one in five Australians who experience mental ill-health. Michaela Meade

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Callout for volunteers A Footscray-based organisation supporting African Australians is seeking teachers and volunteers to support schoolchildren during the COVID-19 pandemic. Africause founder Berhan Ahmed said his organisation had been working with Victoria University to support disadvantaged children with homeschooling. He said pre-service teachers who will soon graduate had been supporting the initiative and now more volunteers were being sought for families across Melbourne’s north-west. “We are approaching schoolteachers and volunteers to help kids from refugee and migrant backgrounds,” Mr Ahmed said. “Before COVID, they were suffering attending class. According to statistics, they were three years behind their class in most cases. “Now, with COVID, given the COVID

challenges of isolation and homeschooling, these kids have lost the connection to school.” Mr Ahmed said that as restrictions eased, many children returning to school would be trying to catch up. He said one of the barriers was internet technology, which many took for granted. “We take it for granted because we use it every day but there are people who have never used this,” Mr Ahmed said. “That has created a lot of children with so many crises now. When the schooling starts, these kids will be far behind everyone in the class. We’re organising volunteer teachers [to] assist with the kids for at least one year. “Through Africause, we are working with families and that will give a child a chance. “That volunteerism is something to get that child up to speed.” Details: africause.org.au

A person has died following a car crash in Diggers Rest. Sunbury SES was called to the incident just before midnight on Saturday, September 25. Two people were found trapped inside a car that had hit a power pole. One of the occupants of the car died at the scene. Sunbury SES led a team from Fire Rescue Victoria, Diggers Rest Fire Brigade and Ambulance Victoria to free the other occupant.

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Concept design for the new-look Gap Road level crossing. (Supplied)

By Jessica Micallef The first concept design for the new-look Gap Road level crossing in Sunbury has been released. Gap Road will be lowered under the rail line to preserve the character of the heritage-listed Sunbury station. Construction on the project was brought forward to begin this year, with the level crossing expected to be removed by late 2022, and the remaining works completed in 2023 – two years ahead of the initial 2025 completion date. About 19,000 vehicles pass through the Gap

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

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

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

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A community stitched together By Oliver Lees From the back room of the Woodend Neighbourhood House, a group of self-proclaimed ‘granny activists’ is the subject of a new short film currently featured in the Melbourne International Film Festival’s (MIFF) digital program. Founded by Sally Scanlon, the Woodend Community Bags has met for three hours every Thursday since 2017. According to Ms Scanlon, the group was founded with a simple goal in mind: to help rid Woodend entirely of plastic bags. Using materials recovered from landfill or donated from the community, the group of retired women apply their sewing skills to the cause, fashioning reusable shopping bags which are then handed out to the community. “We joined together as a group of women wanting a connection within our neighbourhood and to something positive,” Ms Scanlon said. “We make each bag by hand, give most of them away, and also sell them at the farmer’s market. It gives us an opportunity to talk to people about the environment. “Really we’re just a group of grannies trying to make a difference in plastic.” The group caught the eye of final year film student Tess McArthur-Dowty in early 2020, as she was looking for a subject for her next documentary project. After the devastation of the 2019-20 bushfires, Ms McArthur-Dowty wanted to feature a positive story of environmental activism. Having grown up in Macedon, Ms McArthur-Dowty said conversations with Ms Scanlon made it clear she had a story worth telling. “She had so many great stories to tell, I just felt there was something there,” Ms

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McArthur-Dowty said. “I really love first-person observational documentaries, and this was my first time making one,” she said. “You can hear me asking questions, but I’m not a character, the main thing is focus on them.” Ms McArthur-Dowty said shooting her documentary during the pandemic had its challenges, but it also helped to develop the story in a way she hadn’t expected.

“I think the biggest surprise for me was that originally I wanted to show a story of positive environmental activism, which was felt so needed after the bushfires,” she said. “But as the story developed, and I spent more time with these wonderful women, it also became a story of the importance of community.” With the group unable to meet regularly during the pandemic, Ms Scanlon said the past 18 months had made her realise just how much

she had missed her sewing friends. “We’re focused on that cup of tea at 11am and the natter and chatter that goes on, that’s more important than making the bags,” she said. “Last week was the first time we could get together for ages. We didn’t even get the sewing machines out.” Ms McArthur-Dowty’s short film, ‘Stitched Together’, has been made available to watch for free on the MIFF website. Details: https://play.miff.com.au/

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Tunnel soil truck route revealed By Oliver Lees Hi-Quality Group has submitted its proposed route for transporting contaminated soil from the West Gate Tunnel Project to its site in Bulla. In June, Transurban and builder CPB-John Holland signed a contract to commence building Hi-Quality’s facility at Sunbury Road, which will receive and treat the soil from the West Gate Tunnel Project. Due to the volume of truck movements involved in the relocation project (up to 429 trucks per day), the route which these B-Double trucks will take has been a point of concern for at Hume council and the community. In a statement sent to Star Weekly last week,

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- Chris O’Neill a Hi-Quality spokesperson confirmed the company had sent its traffic management plan to the Department of Transport for approval. “The plan outlines a primary route from the West Gate Tunnel Project Pivot site through Footscray to CityLink, and then onto M2 Tullamarine Freeway and C743 Sunbury Road,” the spokesperson said.

“The plan also outlines additional routes which may be used in the event of an emergency. The use of these routes would be at the direction of emergency services if and when required. “All traffic routes have been selected based on key criteria, including to minimise travel time and distance; utilising approved arterial roads (with B-Double capability) as assessed and agreed with VicRoads; avoiding routes that include travel through residential areas or sensitive receptors where possible; and avoiding anticipated road work zones.” The spokesperson also confirmed that Bulla-Diggers Rest Road does not form part of Hi-Quality’s traffic management plan.

Sunbury Against Toxic Soil Facebook group administrator Chris O’Neill said the community deserves to see major infrastructure developments in Bulla to accommodate the extra traffic and increase safety. “When you’ve got everyone saying that there will be a fatal accident caused by this project, that tells you that this is not the right route,” he said. “There needs to be some road safety measures at the bottom of Bulla Bridge, improved road infrastructure and installation of ‘no engine braking’ signs. “I just want to see our community returned something tangible.”

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Gisborne teaching stalwart reflects Gisborne Secondary College technology studies teacher Stephen Winzar has been celebrated for his dedication to educating the region’s youth. With 50 years of experience under his belt as an engineer and an educator, Mr Winzar’s career has been trademarked by a simple philosophy. “I’ve adopted what I call a basic technical viewpoint to teaching my classes,” Mr Winzar said. “I’ve tried to arm kids with the most basic knowledge that they’ll be able to use for the rest of their lives. The traditional stuff, that’s what I think is really important.” Mr Winzar started his technical training in

1971, completing an apprenticeship in fitting and turning. He then tried his hands in a number of roles, which included a stint in the army reserves; working as a toolmaker in Broadmeadows; and as a technical officer for the Herman Research Laboratory. In 1997, Mr Winzar joined Gisborne Secondary College and has since used his background trade skills and engineering to deliver coursework. With the past two school years disrupted by COVID-19 restrictions, Mr Winzar said teaching his hands-on classes has proved a considerable challenge. “For us, being away from work is incredibly

hard. We have a practical beat, we work with our hands. We’ve got to create when teaching this stuff, because it’s not in a book for us, he said. Reflecting on his time in the classroom, Mr Winzar said he’s enjoyed seeing his teaching impact the next generation. “I had a student 15 years ago, he is now a tech teacher at another school,” he said. “In fact, we were able to welcome him back as a trainee teacher here at Gisborne, and during a period of leave in 2007, he took over my class. “What a great way to see the impact you’ve made in someone else’s life.”

Pupils in years five and six across Sunbury and the Macedon Ranges can now enjoy a state-of-the-art program to learn about fresh produce. The Woolworths fresh food discovery tour has been designed in collaboration with educators and food scientists and features immersive virtual reality technology that helps kids learn about the process of fresh fruit and vegetable cultivation. According to Woolworth research conducted in July and August, less than half of the surveyed 1004 survey children aged 6-14 could correctly identify a beetroot. Woolworths Kyneton, Rosenthal and Sunbury operations manager Wally Ghanem said his stores are committed to helping families make healthier choices with their diet. “A big way we can do that is by educating younger Aussies about where food comes from, the food production process, Aussie suppliers and growers, and the need to support a sustainable future,” Mr Ghanem said. “Taking the Fresh Food Kids Discovery Tours online also enables teachers to bring the curriculum virtually to life, even if students are learning from home. Sunbury and Macedon Ranges students can discover the importance of how their fresh food makes it into local stores, and helps them build a healthier relationship with fruits and vegetables.” The program will be extended to include children in kindergarten to year 4 by 2022. Educators can request a classroom kit and teacher activity guide online. Details: https://bit.ly/3A2nCKa Oliver Lees

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Four rescue callouts keep Sunbury SES volunteers busy SES Sunbury was kept busy last week, with four rescue operations over three days. At 7.30pm last Tuesday, SES Sunbury was called to Bicentennial Park to assist Victoria Police in supporting a woman who had fallen and injured her leg. “It was pitch black, and people weren’t exactly sure where she was,” SES commander Jarrod Bell said, who attended the rescue effort. Mr Bell said the woman, who was out for a walk with her three school-aged children, had

taken a fall in a wooded area away from any road. “The kids went and tried to get some help [for their mum], but it was the end of the day and curfew was about to kick in, so there weren’t many people out and about,” he said. “They were finally able to contact a family friend who made a call through to [police], who then asked for SES to be activated. “We responded quickly when we found out she had been in considerable pain for over an hour.”

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Mr Bell said SES Sunbury crew members along with two off-duty paramedics helped the woman get to hospital for treatment on her ankle. This callout was the bookend of a busy three days for the unit, which included three other rescue callouts. SES Sunbury is currently seeking community donations to continue its work. Mr Bell said before the pandemic, about one third of the unit’s funding would come through in-person fundraising, but that

avenue has been stifled over the past 18 months. “Usually when we’re doing our tin rattle collections, we’re stationed at intersections and we would see thousands of cars in a day,” Cr Bell said. “We understand it’s a tough time, but maybe even if people can’t support monetarily they can share the message and get it across their networks.” To donate, visit: https://bit.ly/3F4AAKj Oliver Lees

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Streamlining infant healthcare Adjunct Associate Professor Christopher Carter Ceo, North Western Melbourne Primary Health Network As every parent knows, looking after an infant can be a fast route to frustration and fear. Very little kids can’t explain when they feel ill, or tell anyone where it hurts. And their carers often experience awful anxiety when their darlings suddenly go off food, don’t sleep well, start to lose weight or develop rashes. GPs and maternal child health nurses are the first ports of call for worried mums, dads and other carers. To help our doctors and nurses provide strong, compassionate and consistent care for little ones North Western Melbourne Primary Health Network (NWMPHN) has created a new suite of tools, called Infant Pathways. Available to all medical professionals, Infant Pathways are designed to streamline the management of health matters in the really young. As well supporting GPs and specialist nurses in their work, the system also reduces stress and anxiety for the tiny patients – and their parents. There are 10 Infant Pathways. Some concern common baby issues such as being unsettled (or ‘colicky’, as your grandmother probably called it), sleeping poorly or loss of appetite. Others concern less frequent conditions, such as prolonged jaundice or hip problems. Then there are others that focus on premature or low-weight infants, plus things such as birthmarks, rashes or skin lesions. All these together we call the Routine Infant Check. There have been similar pathways in place for older children for a while now, and these really help to fill the gap in information and planning for doctors and nurses, as well as parents and carers. For clinicians, each pathway contains detailed information on possible causes for infant distress, and includes treatment options, red flags and assessment tools. It’s a very efficient way to identify and deal with the common hurdles of infancy, but also opens up directed guidelines for a whole atlas of less

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common issues. These include plain language and easy processes for, if necessary, referrals to hospitals or specialists. The Infant Pathways mean that everyone involved in a consultation – clinician, infant, and parent – is supported and well informed throughout the process. Care is maintained at

the highest standard and – equally important – stress and anxiety are kept at a minimum. This approach ensures that every consultation is thorough, and that parents and carers are kept fully in the loop about diagnostic decisions – whether these involve pharmacy medications, onward referrals, or the (always welcome) news

that there is no need to worry and the matter will clear up all by itself. And that reassurance is important. Hopefully it will be an important first step in setting up enduring relationships with medical practitioners, based on a firm foundation of compassion and care.

MY PLACE Shaun Keenan is the founder of graphic novel publishing company COMICS2MOVIES, one of only two such companies in Australia. His anthology ‘The Xtreme Championship Tournament’ is the number one selling independent comic in Australia. He spoke with Oliver Lees about the exciting world of Australian comics. What is your connection to Gisborne and the Macedon Ranges? I moved to Gisborne in 2018 and it instantly felt like home. We wanted to be closer to our family and we wanted our daughter Peaches to be raised in a connected community where people cared about each other. What sparked your interest in graphic novels? I struggled with reading when I was younger and my mum bought me my first comic to inspire me to read. This created a love and passion for comics and graphic novels alike. I have always loved story-telling and wanted to be a writer, and reading graphic novels helped me understand that I was a visual learner. The visual medium really helps me immerse myself in the creativity and fun of writing comics and graphic novels. I have always been a collector and I have an eclectic assortment of creative work from comic book writers from around the world. Why did you decide to create COMICS2MOVIES? Like all businesses, COMICS2MOVIES started with wanting to turn a passion into a business. I saw that there were very few pathways for people to create comics with limited Australian

publishers so rather than looking to go off-shore, I wanted to create an opportunity for myself and for other creators to share their work. I have had the great privilege of working with some great artists and writers from Australia and around the world. COMICS2MOVIES has evolved over the years; we started with comics and movies memorabilia and then moved into creating our own comics and graphic novels, and now publish creative work from other amazing creators. I am also exploring a range of other creative industries like game, film and television. I try to have a learner mindset and be curious about things I don’t know. Many of the characters I write about have their own stories to tell and prior to COVID-19, my family loved to travel to new places and be inspired by the history and folklore of these different regions. The past two years have provided such a wonderful opportunity to dig further into the incredible cultures within Australia and elsewhere. I even snuck away from my honeymoon to explore a comic convention in Las Vegas.

will be doing the graphic novel adaptation of a brand new story within the Occupation Film Franchise Universe. If you haven’t heard of the Occupation Film Franchise, it’s regarded as one of the most successful sci-fi film series created here in Australia. We are extremely excited to be working closely with the director Luke Sparke, who will be writing the series, and COMICS2MOVIES will be producing and publishing this new and electrifying graphic novel based on the Occupation film series. Set across multiple timelines, the story promises to introduce new characters as well as being a thrilling new adventure for all fans of sci-fi.

What can you tell me about your involvement in the Occupation film franchise? We are excited to say that COMICS2MOVIES

Facebook: www.facebook.com/comics2movies Kickstarter: https://bit.ly/3zUeq9N Website: www.comics2movies.com.au

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How can people find your work? If you would like to check out my current work you can do so over at our Kickstarter. We are currently fundraising to raise enough money to print our latest anthology within our award winning series, ‘The Xtreme Champion Tournament’. Otherwise, you can see all of our series at our website, follow us on Twitter, (@comics_2_movies), Instagram (@ comics2movies) or on Facebook.

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On a mission to spread kindness

Sophia Grewal, Edgar’s Mission community engagement manager with a rescued kid goat. (Damjan Janevski) 251260_06 Below: Manfred Zabinskas with rescued kangaroo Brad Pit. (Supplied)

In the Macedon Ranges, an animal sanctuary is reminding everyone to take a moment from their busy lives to spare a thought for animals. For the past 11 years, the first week of October has marked Be Kind to Animals Week, an initiative developed by Edgar’s Mission animal rescue as Oliver Lees reports.

tretched across 153 acres just outside of Lancefield, Edgar’s Mission has provided a sanctuary for farmed animals since 2003. Edgar’s Mission founder Pam Ahern said Be Kind to Animals Week was developed to start a conversation about how changes to our daily routine can make a positive impact in animals’ lives. “You can support your favourite animal welfare charity by volunteering or donating, organise a beach or park clean up, leave water out for local wildlife and so much more,” Ms Ahern said. As part of the week-long campaign, Edgar’s Mission encourages the community to make a kindness pledge. This pledge can take a variety of forms, such as committing to a random act of kindness, using products that don’t test on animals, or using plant-based products instead of meat. This year, the Be Kind to Animals campaign is aiming for more than 5000 pledges, with the site already notching up close to 4000. To help get them over the line, Edgar’s Mission has enlisted the help of human and animal ambassadors to spread the message. Among the furry helpers is kangaroo Brad Pit, who was rescued from an abandoned mineshaft by the Five Animals Rescue shelter based in Trentham. Brad Pit was saved from the seven-metre shaft by Five Animals Rescue founder Manfred Zabinskas. As reported by Star Weekly in June, 2020, Zabinskas led a rescue team which included Ms Ahern and five others. Brad Pit was saved, rehabilitated and released back into his native environment weeks later. As for two-legged advocates, DJ and wellness enthusiast Dara Hayes (also known as DJ

Tigerlily) has thrown her support behind the Be Kind To Animals Week ethos. “Research has proven that animals feel pain and emotions, share languages, family bonds, and rituals,” Ms Hayes said. “They are just as deserving of our kindness. Switching to a plant-based lifestyle was the best decision I have ever made. It is empowering to be a voice for the voiceless and to live a life that is causing no cruelty or harm to other beings. “It costs nothing to be kind.” Joining Ms Hayes is TV presenter Marieke Hardy, actor Martin Dingle Wall, plant based nutritionist Tammy Fry and others. While life has slowed down for many industries during the pandemic, Edgar’s Mission has remained busy. In the past 18 months, Edgar’s Mission has rescued 196 animals and cares for between 400 and 500 animals at any one time. Among them is Kiki Dee, whom Ms Ahern describes as one of the smallest lambs the sanctuary has ever received. “Kiki Dee’s eye had been pecked by a bird, but a kind heart brought her to the sanctuary,” she said. “Today, after lots of love and care, she is a happy and very affectionate sheep. It just goes to show the power of kindness, and it also speaks to the range of emotions all animals feel, no matter what they look like.” To celebrate Be Kind to Animals Week, Edgar’s Mission will be hosting a number of talks led by Ms Ahern. Edgar’s Mission is also offering the chance to win a hamper full of ethical goodies. For more information, visit: https://www. edgarsmission.org.au To make a pledge, visit: https:// bekindtoanimalsweek.org.au

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Hannah Gadsby Hannah Gadsby, world-class, award winning funny person has a brand new live show Body of Work, showing at the Kyneton Town Hall, Saturday, November 13, 5-6.10pm and 8-9.10 pm. ■ 1300 888 802

John Safran Join writer John Safran and host Tony Wilson for this special digital event where John and Tony will take a look into the tobacco and vaping industry. The event will be run online in partnership with the Wheeler Centre on Wednesday, October 13, 7.30-8.30pm. Tickets $10. ■ www.wheelercentre.com

Wicking garden workshop

Cricket at Rupertswood Come and play cricket at Rupertswood this season, with junior players wanted from under-11’s to under-17’s. Registration days will be held from 9am-noon on Saturday, October 9 and Sunday, October 10 at 1 Macedon Street Sunbury. ■ www.rupertswoodcc.org.au

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Learn how to make a wicking garden bed system in a raised container. Come along to Sunbury Community Garden on Saturday, October 30, 10am-1pm, to learn how to turn a raised fruit crate into a water saving wicking system. Bring your gardening gloves, enthusiasm and desire to learn. This event is free but a light lunch and tea or coffee will be provided for registered participants. ■ https://bit.ly/3tlRZsH

Compost research webinar Join Macedon Ranges council and Dr Jim Radford from La Trobe University for this talk on compost use in agricultural settings. Dr Radford will share his local research insights and promote farming practices that have positive outcomes for agriculture. The event will be held on Tuesday, November 9, 7.30- 8.30pm. ■ 0455 210 436

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

Deer Park probus

Quilt In

Mahjong group

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

Wyndham Patchworkers Inc will host its 25th Anniversary Quilt In on November 6, 10am-3.30pm, at St James the Apostle Catholic Church, 336 Derrimut Road, Hoppers Crossing. The event will feature a guest speaker, a raffle, door prizes, morning and afternoon tea, a show-and-tell and local traders. Entry: $15. BYO hand stitching, mug and lunch. Pre-booking mandatory. ■ www.trybooking.com/BRGRN

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

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

Equiculture webinar Join along with Stuart Myers from Equiculture for this online event run in partnership with Macedon Ranges council to discuss some simple changes that could vastly improve your horses’ lifestyle. The event will be held online on Tuesday, October 12, 7.30-8.30pm. This is a free event. ■ jmcainch@mrsc.vic.gov.au

Sounds of Silent The Sounds of Silent are a five-piece ensemble featuring some of Melbourne’s most versatile and accomplished musicians recreating the silent movie experience from the 1920s and 1930s. They will be performing at Kyneton Town Hall on Friday, October 22, 11.30am-12.30pm. Tickets: $25 or $22 for seniors. ■ 1300 888 802

Goal setting for seniors EdConnect Australia, with support from Wyndham council, will run a free lunch and goal setting strategies workshop for seniors, which will cover using open-ended questions to elicit goals from young people or students and other topics, on Wednesday, October 20, 10am-1.30pm, at The Grange Community Centre, 260-280 Hogans Road, Hoppers Crossing. ■ https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/lunchand-learn-about-goal-setting-strategiestickets-164272773287

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

Keilor Park Cricket Club is on the lookout for senior men and women’s players, along with junior players for the upcoming season. Interested players can contact the club via the club’s Facebook page.

Tarneit Community Learning Centre hosts a dads’ playgroup every week on Thursdays. The morning starts at 9.30am and promises to be a chance for male caregivers to connect with each other and form new friendships. ■ Shaun, 0455 521 154

Melton Probus Club

Diabetes support group

Sewing group

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

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.

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

Expressions of interest to start a Fibromyalgia and CFS Support Group in Manor Lakes and surrounding areas. Connect with real people and share information, experiences, problems and solutions. ■ wyndham.fibrogroup@gmail.com

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

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

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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

Dads’ playgroup

Fibro/CFS Support

Players wanted

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

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

Additional needs support 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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PUZZLES No. 049

To solve a Sudoku puzzle, every number from 1 to 9 must appear in: each of the nine vertical columns, each of the nine horizontal rows and each of the nine 3 x 3 boxes. Remember, no number can occur more than once in any row, column or box.

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QUICK CROSSWORD Plant yielding oil (6) Band (8) Existence (5) Subdue (9) Additional (5) Assessed too highly (9) Fruit (plural) (8) Monty Python member, — Chapman (6) German capital (6) To weave strands through (8) Professors (9) Fossil resin (5) Brazen (9) Baghdad native (5) Developing (8) Frisk (6)

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Nomad (7) Family members (6) Sovereign (7) Enchanted (9) Domain of an earl (7) Layer that absorbs most of the sun’s UV radiation (5) Citrus preserve (9) I don’t know (colloq) (5,2) Titanic sinker (7) Entertainers (5) Assay (7) Twirling religious fanatic (7) Cooing bird (6) British PM, 1997–2007 (5)

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DOWN Corrupt (7) Woman’s garment (5)

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What is the proper name of the mineral known as 'fool’s gold'?

Albert Einstein (pictured) held citizenship of which three countries?

What is the name of the chapel that features the famous Michelangelo painting of God and Adam?

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What is another name for vitamin C?

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In which year did The Simpsons break The Flintstones’ record for longest-running prime time animated TV show?

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The Kluger powers on for Toyota By Derek Ogden, Marque Motoring Car companies continue the battle to save the planet by snuffing out polluting fossil fuel propulsion in favour of electricity. Toyota is powering on with its petrol / electric combination. Latest model to receive the hybrid treatment is the Kluger seven-seat sports utility vehicle. Toyota Australia Vice-President Sales, Marketing and Franchise Operations Sean Hanley says the addition of hybrid to the fourth-generation Kluger further demonstrates Toyota’s commitment to delivering on electrified options in its line-up. Offering improved driving dynamics, a larger and more refined cabin, a stylish new look and the latest in safety technology, the all-new model is available in three trim levels - GX, GXL and Grande - in petrol two-wheel drive, or hybrid, or petrol all-wheel drive. Standard equipment includes smart entry and start, manual front and rear dual-zone air-conditioning, rain sensing wipers and automatic lights, and five USB ports. GXL models gain power heated front seats, tri-zone climate control, synthetic leather upholstery, power tailgate and satellite navigation for the latest-generation multimedia system. On test was the top-of-the-range Kluger Grande, which adds a panoramic moonroof, hands-free opening power tailgate, ventilated front seats, head-up display, a panoramic view monitor, leather-accented seats and premium 11-speaker JBL audio. The new Kluger is covered by Toyota Warranty Advantage, with five-year unlimited kilometre cover, extending to seven years on engine and driveline, with capped-price servicing for the first five years / 75,000 km and each 12-month / 15,000 km service costing $250.

Styling There’s nothing out of the ordinary in the new Kluger’s looks. They are from the standard read traditional (old fashioned?) - SUV script. No sleek coupe crossover curves here. Toyota calls the shape ‘sculpted’. I call it ‘square’ in both its meanings. The MY21 Kluger is 76 mm longer (4966 mm) and, at 1755 mm, 25 mm higher than the previous model. While overall width has increased by a mere 5 mm to 1930 mm, 20 mm wider flared wheel arches give the car a robust appearance. As befitting a seven-seat SUV, the bold character is reinforced by large upper and lower trapezoidal grilles split by the front bumper. Slimline LED light clusters with integrated daytime running lights are situated above deep recessed LED fog lamps integrated into the flared front end. On the plus side, an extended and flatter underbody and spats in front of the wheels contribute to improved aerodynamics. The Grande rolls on 20-inch wheels with a polished chrome appearance.

Interior The broad dash, in smart soft-touch materials, houses the instrument cluster, a central 8-inch touchscreen display and air-conditioning controls and vents. A lower centre console is separated by a panel that stretches the width of the car. The lower centre console incorporates the transmission lever, drive and AWD mode select switchgear, electronic park brake and two large cupholders. Other storage includes a 15-litre lidded centre console box, overhead glasses holder, front door bins with 700 ml bottle holders, rear door bins with two 700 ml bottle holders and eight cupholders. The boot space is 50 mm longer and 13 mm wider, providing an increase of 46 litres of luggage space to a total of 241 litres. With the third-row seats folded flat, this increases to 552 litres while folding the second row 60 / 40-split seat back as well, the Kluger provides

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an expansive 1150-litre capacity. A removable luggage cover is standard on all models and can be stored neatly under the luggage space deck board.

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MODEL LINE-UP

GXL 2WD petrol $56,850

Petrol models offer traditional tacho and speedo displays in the instrument cluster, while Hybrid versions replace the tacho with a hybrid system indicator that enables the driver to check the output and regeneration status of the hybrid system to monitor driving behaviour and achieve the greatest efficiency. All models feature the latest generation multimedia system with AM / FM / DAB+ radio, Bluetooth connectivity, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility and myToyota apps including Waze and Stitcher (IOS) and WebEx (Android). The Kluger GXL grade adds satellite navigation with Grande versions delivering superb sound reproduction through an 11-speaker premium JBL audio system.

Grande 2WD petrol $68,900

The hybrid system is available in all GX, GXL and Grande grades in combination with the e-Four electric all-wheel drive. It combines a 2.5-litre four-cylinder petrol engine with three electric motor generators - two at the front and one in the rear - and a large Ni-MH battery to provide seamless performance and traction in all road conditions. Under the bonnet, the petrol engine generates a maximum power of 142 kW at 6000 rpm and peak torque of 242 Nm at 4400 rpm, enabling a combined urban / highway fuel consumption as low as 5.6 litres per 100 kilometres. The test vehicle recorded as low as 5.1 litres per 100 kilometres.

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GX AWD petrol $51,650 GXL AWD petrol $60,850 Grande AWD petrol $72,900 GX AWD hybrid $54,150 GXL AWD hybrid $63,350 Grande AWD hybrid $75,400

Note: These prices do not include government or dealer delivery charges. Contact your local Toyota dealer for drive-away prices.

Safety Chief among these is the autonomous emergency braking pre-collision safety system that is able to detect pedestrians day and night, cyclists during the day, oncoming vehicles and pedestrians at intersections when making turns, and assist you to take evasive action if there is potential for a collision. The system provides varying levels of assistance from visual and audible warnings, braking assistance, steering assistance, and full emergency braking if the driver fails to respond. Grande variants feature a camera with a panoramic view monitor that offers a variety of different views depending on the transmission mode selected, including an overhead bird’s-eye view. Passive safety features in the new Kluger include a structure and body designed to absorb impacts in a controlled manner and

The hybrid system delivers a combined maximum power of 184 kW through a smooth electric continuously variable transmission (e-CVT) that offers driver selectable Normal, Eco and Sport modes. Hybrid AWD models are also fitted with a Trail mode switch for more demanding off-road performance that is able to adjust throttle control, shift schedule, drive force distribution and brake control to deliver optimal traction for the conditions. For enhanced off-road performance in varied conditions, the AWD Kluger also features a multi-terrain select system with Mud and Sand and Rock and Dirt modes that in the Grande can also be disconnected to improve fuel economy. Side mirrors have been relocated lower on the door panel to improve forward visibility and reduce blind spots. Access into the second and third row two-seat bench has been made easier with the fold down levers for both rows now located on the outer shoulder of the seats, which, for the third-row seats, also automatically folds the head rests in one action. The rear hatch offers easy access into the expanded luggage space with power operation for GXL variants and a ‘kick sensor’ for the Grande version that allows the hatch to be opened and closed hands-free.

Summary Off to a slow start with sales when the Kluger came out in 2003 as a mid-size SUV, years later the Kluger is a large SUV with a big following. That is about to become bigger with the addition of hybrid power.

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Weier makes it to the big time By Tara Murray When Michael Weier arrived at Hume City from Brisbane as a 19-year-old, his soccer career was just starting to take off. Five years later, as he leaves the club as one of the best goalkeepers in the country and an A-League contract. Weier now calls the Newcastle Jets home after signing with the side for the upcoming A-League season. Weier said he had no idea that he was on the Jets’ radar until he got a phone call from the club. “It is good, it is something I’ve worked towards for five years or so,” he said. “It’s good when all the hard work pays off. It’s now about taking that opportunity. “The boss gave us a call and I guess that was my clue. In terms of preparations, we hadn’t played for four weeks. “I was sitting there doing nothing for four weeks, it wasn’t the best of preparation. The Jets boss let me ease into things.” Weier didn’t have long to let the news settle in that he had signed a contract, moving to Newcastle in the following days. Like Melbourne, Newcastle is in lockdown. Weier is the first to admit he struggled when he first took to the training track. “I’ve got some mates who have played for the Jets over the years and they speak highly of the place,” he said. “Speaking to them and getting their feedback, it was exciting knowing I was coming here. “I haven’t seen much of Newcastle yet, from what I’ve seen the beaches are great, weather seems to be nice every day, I can’t complain. “Obviously the preparation wasn’t the greatest. Trying to back up the next day after a big session it was tough and the body wasn’t handling it too well. “I had to get in a lot of ice baths and do all the little things to ensure that I was training every day. Once I got through that two week period, my body has handled it now and I’m able to keep backing up.” Weier is no stranger to expectation, following in the footsteps of goalkeeper Chris Oldfield at Hume City. Oldfield won NPL goalkeeper of the year the year prior to Weier joining the club. Weier would win that title in 2017 and 2019, with Oldfield winning it at Avondale in between. Weier’s heroics in the FFA Cup also made headlines nationally. Weier was quick to praise the impact of Hume City on his life. “Going down to Hume, the club treated me like family from day one,” he said. “That helped me really settle in there. Trusting a young keeper, I knew I had to repay

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them one way or another. It’s been a good five years at Hume and I’m grateful for them, it was a great time.” Weier’s time at Hume has coincided with the most successful period in the club’s history, including winning the club’s first piece of silverware; the Dockerty Cup in 2019. The club has made the final of this year’s competition, which has been postponed due to the pandemic. It made the final 32 of the FFA Cup. “The football was fun,” Weier said. “Playing

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with the characters that I did, through the ups and downs it was always good to stIck around the club. “Bringing the Dockerty Cup to Hume for the first time … It was a special time, we were looking forward to doing it again over 2020 and 2021, but COVID didn’t allow us to do so. “I know the club is at a strong point and they will keep on and win more championships and I have full confidence in them.” Weier thinks there will be more titles in the coming years.

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“The club grew me personally on the field and off the field,” he said. “I didn’t think anything of it when I went down, I thought I would give it my best shot. With the facilities the club has, the personnel in the boardroom, it allows you to grow on and off the field. “I owe a lot to that club and I’m grateful for my time there.” Weier now is looking forward to getting onto the pitch once restrictions end in Newcastle. “We’ve had a lot of intra club games,” he said. “As soon as anything is opening up we’ll be trying to get on the pitch. “You can do as much as you like in training, but at the end of the day it’s what you put on the pitch that matters. “I love to play game day, it’s what you work for.” Jets manager Arthur Papas, who coached against Weier in the NPL, said the club was very happy to have secured Weier for the upcoming season. “Michael has been the outstanding NPL goalkeeper for some time now where he also captained his side Hume City,” Papas said. “Since training with us Michael has impressed everybody with his character and his qualities, and the goalkeeper position is the same as any other position where we need to have players competing daily.”

Terira Fry named a rising star for Sunbury Lions The Essendon District Football League has wrapped up with the presentation of its end of year awards. Young gun Terira Fry was named the women’s rising star for her strong season with the Sunbury Lions. The 19-year-old also finished second (19 votes) behind Strathmore’s Clara Toperosa (22 votes) in the division 1 best and fairest. Gisborne midfielder Claire Bourdon finished in third with 17 votes. Despite being named in the team of the year at half back, Fry slotted 22 goals for the season as she found more game time up the ground. She was mentioned eight times in the Lions’ best players and received seven votes in division 2 before the club moved up a grade halfway through the season. Fry said the award had taken her by surprise. “It’s very nice to be recognised, especially

with the season we’ve had,” she said. “It’s definitely been filled with a lot of challenges, but it’s a credit to everyone in the EDFL and to our team to be able to accommodate given the circumstances. “It’s been a very different season for me, I enjoy being in the back line and laying tackles. But I’ve been playing more in the midfield and up the forward line at a local level. “Goal kicking is not my strong point so it felt nice to step up. It’s also a credit to my team for giving me such good delivery.” Fry said she was looking forward to playing a full season with the Lions. “The club has treated me so well and I’m really enjoying my time here,” she said. Fry was joined in the team of the year by teammates Alisa Magri (forward pocket) and Emily Brady (ruck). Gisborne landed three players in the team of the year.

Brianna Woodurn (full back), Natalie Dowdy (half forward) and Claire Bourdon (centre) who also received captains honours. Bulldogs coach Jason Peak was named as the team’s coach. In division 2 the Kangaroos’ Elisha Green and midfielder Harmoni Chivelli were named in the team of the year. In other results, Kangaroos backman Daniel Gregory was named in the division 1 team of the year. In division 2 East Sunbury’s Kamen Ogilvie finished runner-up in the league best and fairest with 13 votes behind Moonee Valley star Bevan Newell. Ogilvie (ruck rover) joined teammates Cooper McPharlane (half forward) and Lucas Shaw (half back) in the division 2 team of the year. Terira Fry in action for the Sunbury Lions.

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Sunbury coach wanted By Oliver Lees Sunbury is still on the hunt for a coach to lead its top side in the Victorian Turf Cricket Association. Sunbury president Brendan Doyle said the club had found a suitor through its application process, but the individual ultimately couldn’t commit due to external work arrangements. “If we do get a non-playing coach, that’s great, if we don’t, we have enough leaders in the team to get by,” Doyle said. This season Sunbury’s best senior men’s team will compete in division 3 of the VTCA. The Roar earned promotion for the second straight year after taking out the division 4 premiership in 2020-21. In the best of three grand final series, Sunbury defeated Footscray in the first two matches to be named premiers. Back-to-back best and fairest winner Jason McGann top scored for the Roar with 63 runs in the second match. The win was vindication for Sunbury after the 2019-20 season, when the Roar’s chances of premiership glory were cut short as COVID-19 restrictions made playing the second innings of the match impossible. Doyle said they had retained their experienced players from last year’s success, including Stephen Treweek, who will again captain the side this year. “We made the decision to focus on our youth about five years ago,” he said. “We knew it was going to be a battle, but now we believe we have a great core of under-18s and under-17s, all who have been integrated into the first or second XI. “I’m confident along with the older guys a few more of those boys will really cement their spot.” Elsewhere at the club, Doyle said registration numbers had been promising. “Particularly good numbers at the junior level, I think that’s to do with footy being influenced, kids just want to get out and participate,” he said. “We had a bit of an interrupted year last year and were eventually able to get a full season in. “We’ll still believe we’ll have five senior men’s teams, a women’s team, and maybe the club’s first under-17 or under-15s girls’ side.” Doyle said the club had also confirmed the signing of Ben Finlay from the Yarraville Cricket Club, who has experience playing with Sunbury in the past. “Ben returning to the club is very exciting for us, we’ve had some talks with him and we think he can have a big impact in our first team,” he said.

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Tigers add midfield depth

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According to a VTCA statement from Wednesday, September 29, the league has identified November 13 as the official commencement date for the season. This date is subject to lockdown restrictions, with the VTCA committed to allowing clubs three weeks of preseason training before fixtures matches begin. The VTCA has also advised that whether or

not two-day matches are fixtures this season will be dependent on COVID-19 restrictions. “We’d love to get back to some traditional two-day cricket, I actually think it suits us better,” Doyle said. “It allows our kids who have some talent to really settle in. But at the end of the day, we adapted well last year, and if we need to we’ll do so again this year.”

Kyneton has signed Tullamarine best and fairest winner Dean Bartrop as it looks to improve its midfield stocks. Tigers president Hayden Evans said Bartrop would provide much needed depth for the team. “All reports are here’s a very handy midfielder and that’s exactly what we need to get our rotations through the middle a bit smoother,” he said. Evans said although the club was on the lookout for new recruits, the team’s focus remained developing local talent. “I’d say about 95 per cent of the team [from last season] is committed, and we are looking for a few extra players to help out with competitiveness to compliment our list,” he said. “We’ll be looking to find some more midfield talent and use the break to implement some fitness, and have a really bumper preseason.” The Tigers senior side finished the Bendigo Football League season in seventh place after the year was cut short due to lockdown restrictions. The Tigers mustered three wins from 12 games. The club held a virtual presentation night last week where Ned O’Sullivan took out the club’s best and fairest ahead of Jordan Mangan. Oliver Lees

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