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The family-owned Villa Pileggi Olive Oil has received an Australian Small Business Excellence Award.

Gisborne’s Villa Pileggi has been named the Olive Oil Producer of the Year at the 2021 Small Business Awards. The family-run enterprise has been producing olive oil at the foot of Mount Macedon since 1997, where it has cultivated frantoio olive trees. The origin of these trees, like the Pileggi family, can be traced back to Tuscany in central Italy. Villa Pileggi is certified as an organic orchard and as an extra virgin cold press processor. “[Being organic] was one thing we were keen on when we first decided to make the business,” owner John Pileggi said. “I think the reason we were able to win this award is because it’s a niche business, and we have a product that not many people have.” Mr Pileggi said his father Gennaro, who recently died aged 87, was always supportive of the business. “Dad was really big on being organic, so that was the inspiration,” he said. Villa Pileggi’s olive oils, olives and tapenades are available at farmers’ markets across the region.

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Call to change Aust Day By Oliver Lees Hume councillor Jack Medcraft has proposed the council no longer participate in Australia Day celebrations on January 26, describing it as a “sad day” for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. At a council meeting last week, Cr Medcraft suggested that Hume council consult with its Reconciliation Action Group Working Group (RAPWG) and the Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung Culture Heritage Aboriginal Corporation to identify a more inclusive date of celebration. Cr Medcraft also proposed that council write to Prime Minister Scott Morrison to advocate for the changing of the January 26 holiday

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nationally. January 26 first became a public holiday for all states and territories in 1994. The date recognises the landing of the First Fleet in 1788 and the raising of the Union Flag at Sydney Cove. In recent years, the celebration of the date has become a point of contention, with First Nations organisations such as Common Ground naming the holiday ‘Invasion Day’, as it marks the beginning of the United Kingdom’s colonial presence in Australia. Cr Medcraft said a new date would help foster unity across the country. “Basically, it’s a division day,” Cr Medcraft said. “I’d like to put it out there that Hume is

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recognising that the day might not be approved by a lot of people, but at least we can give them a substitute.” Sunbury Aboriginal Corporation board member and Kamilaroi man Dean Duncan told Star Weekly he supported Cr Medcraft’s proposal to council. “[January 26] creates a lot of animosity between the people of Australia, because that’s the day our lives and our history changed as Aboriginal people, that’s why so many people oppose it,” Mr Duncan said. Mr Duncan said there was popular support among the Aboriginal community to change the date to May 27, as that was the date (in 1967) when Australians voted to allow Aborginal people to be counted within the census.

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Doctor shares UK COVID lessons A Western Health doctor who has seen the worst of the pandemic is hoping that Australia will learn the lessons from other countries. Dr Laura Carter started at Sunshine Hospital’s emergency department three weeks ago having worked in the United Kingdom through its first three waves. Dr Carter worked in several different departments and hospitals in the United Kingdom, dealing with some of the sickest people. “It’s quite difficult to get that across to people who haven’t witnessed that,” she said. “Back in the UK in the waves, it’s quite tough … You had to treat colleagues, had to treat family members and deal with colleague deaths.

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“You had to deal with shortages. When the waves were really big we had to decide how to rationalise oxygen. There were lots of fears about hospitals running out of oxygen. “It’s a horrible experience for anyone to go

through. It’s very hard to see whole family units torn apart by COVID.” Dr Carter said she had decided to move to Melbourne to progress her career due to the high global recognition. She said Australia had done the right thing getting on the front foot and prioritising people’s health above the economy. “The numbers in Victoria are rising and increasing,” she said. “I really hope the way that Australia has handled the pandemic, the buffer they’ve given, the experience they’ve got from the rest of the world and the vaccine is really going to help manage that we’re not going to get to the point we had to manage globally.”

Dr Carter said that since she had started working at Sunshine, the hospital had gone from no cases to seeing cases daily. She said most of the people they were seeing were unvaccinated. “In the three weeks I’ve been working, I’ve seen the numbers increase quite dramatically. I’ve been very impressed about the adaptability of the department. We are daily making changes to cope with notification workforce requirements. Last week we opened up a new floor to the emergency department, not only to separate people with COVID from non-COVID, but to create more space for the anticipation of illness that is going to come.”

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Premier Daniel Andrews has announced a lifting of lockdown restrictions that will come into effect later this week, as the state reaches a key vaccine milestone. The state’s lockdown will lift at 11.59pm on Thursday when it is expected that 70 per cent of eligible adults have received two doses of a COVID-10 vaccine. For those in metropolitan areas, the 9pm curfew and 15-kilometre travel radius will be scrapped, as will the five reasons for leaving the home. Travel between metropolitan Melbourne and regional Victoria will only be allowed for permitted reasons until the state meets its next target of 80 per cent of the eligible population double vaccinated. Premier Daniel Andrews said the risk was too high to permit a free flow of persons across regional and metro areas. “There is the world of difference between 80 per cent protection and 70 per cent. That can change but it’s not quite right now,” he said. From Friday people in both regional and metropolitan areas will be able to welcome up to 10 people into their home per day, the first step on the way to roadmap’s objective of allowing 30 people in homes for Christmas. Victorians will also be able to get out to their favourite hospitality and entertainment venues, while retail will open when the 80 per cent vaccination threshold is reached. The state recorded 1903 cases in the 24 hours to Monday morning. For further details on the announcement and the next steps of the roadmap, visit: www. coronavirus.vic.gov.au/victorias-roadmap

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Winner of the $1000 Star/Woolworths Spring Shopping spree is Beatrice Blyth from Berwick (pictured with her Woolworths Gift Cards) Beatrice was excited by her win, saying as a pensioner the prize would make a huge difference to her. A regular Woolworths shopper and Star reader, Beatrice is an active Probus member. Big thanks to the 4500 readers who entered our major Spring competition.

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Jobs help for Hume unemployed By Oliver Lees Hume council has committed $1 million to help employ and train eligible job-seeking residents, as the municipality’s unemployment rate remains well above the state average. The funding towards the Hume business employment grants program was confirmed at a meeting last week and forms part of the council’s COVID-19 Recovery and Reactivation Plan. The $1 million program will be resourced from within the council’s existing budget, providing at least 100 grants employment outcomes.

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According to data from the National Skills Commission from June this year, Hume (12.1 per cent) had the highest rate of unemployment of any local government area in the north west of Victoria. Hume’s jobless figure is more than two-times that of the state average at 4.1 per cent. Since March 2020, when Victoria entered its first COVID-19 lockdown, Hume’s unemployment has grown from 8.7 per cent to

12.1 per cent. Cr Naim Kurt said the municipality’s unemployment woes had been exacerbated by the pandemic. “Hume has done it harder than any other community in Melbourne when it comes to COVID because of insecure working conditions, because of the closure of the airport, because of job conditions where people aren’t able to space out properly,” Cr Kurt said. “So, our councillors had to step up to the plate to address this inequality. “It will put local people into local jobs, and will make a massive difference to job seekers

in our community by providing not just meaningful employment, but opening the door to careers as well. “I think we should be really proud of the work we’ve undertaken in this area as a council to support those at a local level and ensure that business owners are able to continue pursuing their passion.” The grants scheme will be split up into three streams: trainees and apprentices; a Hume internship, cadetship and training program; and a disadvantaged job seeker program. Applications for the grants program open on November 5. Details: https://www.hume.vic.gov.au/

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Free help to close the recyling loop The Macedon Ranges Sustainability Group (MRSG) is offering a free recycling service to help the community to properly dispose of household items. With stalls set up at the Woodend and Macedon farmers’ markets, residents can drop off items to the MRSG team such as used batteries, toothbrushes and coffee pods that can’t be recycled in the yellow top bin. After collecting the items, MRSG hands them over to recycling organisation Terracycle, which facilitates the items’ recycling through

direct relationships with different businesses. MRSG president David Gormley-O’Brien said everybody can do their part to make sure they’re making the right choices with their waste. “It’s about closing the loop, whereas typically these items would end up as part of landfill, they can instead be repurposed,” he said. “It just makes sense to dispose of these items intentionally. When you think about these things, batteries in particular, they’re incredibly corrosive and polluting of the environment.

“I encourage people to go to the MRSG website because there you’ll find what to do with your waste.” Dr Gormley-O’Brien said residents can also drop off items such as batteries at Macedon Ranges council’s transfer hubs. Other organisations in the shire, such as the Lancefield Neighbourhood House and the Woodend Library, have a similar service. Details: mrsg.org.au/

A Macedon Ranges help service will be hitting the streets of Gisborne and Romsey to inform residents of the mental health services available in the community. HMS Collective is an organisation based in Riddells Creek providing in-home assistance for people living with disabilities, older residents and anyone suffering mental health issues. Last week four representatives from HMS Collective took part in a training for the Assisting Communities through Direct Connection (ACDC) project. The national initiative aims to connect people with mental health and wellbeing services within their community, by training local service providers to share and collect information from training. With training now under their belt, members of the HMS Collective will now go door-to-door for 13-weeks, sharing information on what services community members can reach without leaving the shire. “It [the training] was a really awesome team bonding exercise,” HMS Collective community paramedic Jacqui Wilkinson said. “It’s important for people to know they have services available to them locally, because it is a big issue in this area.” Ms Wilkinson said her team will also be handing out surveys for data gathering purposes, with the aim of using the information to advocate for greater services in the region. To find out more about the ACDC project, visit: acdc.org.au Oliver Lees

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Rotary Club of Sunbury hit the streets recently to raise funds for mental health awareness. The crew of nine Rotarians and four other locals donned their purple kits and donation tins as they walked a loop starting at Brooke Street before crossing over to the Sunbury Woolworths. The group planned the walk as part of World Mental Health Day in collaboration with the Moreland Rotary Club, with 100 per cent of donated cash going to research into mental health. Rotary Club of Sunbury member Sheila Smith said she enjoyed getting out in the

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community for a good cause. “In this day and age, there is such a big issue with young people [and their mental health],” she said. “The Australian Rotary Health annual walk was usually for SIDS [sudden infant death syndrome], but in the year 2000 it was identified that mental health was an issue and needed to be addressed. “It was fantastic to be honest.” The Rotary Club of Sunbury is still accepting donations toward the campaign. To get involved, visit: www. rotaryclubsunbury.org.au

Gisborne was the scene of a fatal accident on October 10. According to police, a truck was parked in the north bound truck stop next to the Calder Highway when it left the road and rolled over. The truck was located in an embankment about 7am. The driver, who was the sole occupant, died at the scene. The deceased man, 67, was from Clyde North.

Storm damage registration Macedon Ranges residents have until Sunday, October 31, to sign up for the Bushfire Victoria’s Residential Storm and Flood Clean-up assistance. Any landowners still clearing their property from the June 9 storm can contact the storm and flood recovery hotline to reach a number of services. Details: www.brv.vic.gov.au/cleanup FOR BREAKING NEWS, VISIT Web: starweekly.com.au Sunbury & Macedon Ranges Star Weekly @starweeklynews @star_weekly

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Jobs for South Sunbury The $100 million transformation of Sunbury South into a major town centre with extensive commercial and retail space is one step closer, with Sandhurst Retail & Logistics (SRL) having submitted its urban design framework to Hume council. The ambitious project will include a national supermarket and discount department store, dining venues and retail spaces among outdoor amenities and a pedestrian-focused environment. The proposed Sunbury South town centre will be situated on the corner of Sunbury Road and Shepherds Lane. Sunbury MP Josh Bull said the development would help cater to the needs of Sunbury’s growing population. “The Sunbury South major town centre presents a unique and wonderful opportunity

for our growing community – local residents speak with me often about the need for greater retail options, more local jobs and more opportunities close to home,” Mr Bull said. “This project is genuinely exciting and I look forward to its delivery and what it will mean for Sunbury and surrounding suburbs in the north west.” According to data analytics organisation .id, Sunbury’s population is expected to double over the next 20 years, from 42,494 (2021) to 86,640 (2041). Hume mayor Joseph Haweil said he was looking forward to seeing the community-focused space come to life. “I think the centre will become a social space that facilitates community and economic growth, that the residents of Sunbury will benefit from for years to come,” Cr Haweil said.

“The centre will also create employment opportunities for local residents alongside other economic benefits, increasing employment rates and expenditure in the area. The full-line supermarket and specialty tenancies, as well as construction, will offer a variety of opportunities for our community.” SRL has announced Dutch-based architecture firm Office for Metropolitan Architecture (OMA) will lead the design of the precinct. OMA director Paul Jones said his team is hoping to deliver a one-of-a-kind town centre. “We’re using good urban principles and planning strategies to bring urban design, architecture and landscape together to deliver a completely different type of outcome – I don’t think there is anything like it,” Mr Jones said.

Two schools in the Macedon Ranges will have access to high tech TAFE courses from term four. Students at Gisborne Secondary College and Kyneton High School can now choose to develop their skills with work placement training while completing their Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) or Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning (VCAL). Known as Head Start, the courses will be delivered in partnership with the Gordon Institute, Holmesglen Institute, Swinburne University and Chisholm Institute to provide pathways to industry-endorsed qualifications. The initiative forms part of a $4.7 million investment over the next four years to deliver the project. The courses in technology and business will be offered at three pilot schools before being rolled out across the state, with possible expansion to adult education centres. Macedon MP Mary-Anne Thomas said it was a positive step for education in the community. “Head Start is providing high-quality training and apprenticeship pathways for students, including our local secondary schools in Daylesford, Gisborne and Kyneton – providing industry with enthusiastic and dedicated employees who will become their workforce of tomorrow,” Ms Thomas said.

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TV spotlight on Bald Hill By Oliver Lees Twenty-five years ago, just as Macedon Ranges council was considering selling the Bald Hill Reserve, the discovery of a rare plant stopped them in their tracks. Known as the clover glycine, the small perennial herb is listed as a nationally threatened species and is endangered across the south-east of Australia. The Bald Hill Reserve is now managed by the Macedon Ranges council in partnership with the Friends of Bald Hill Reserve organisation, whose work protecting the clover glycine was recently featured on an episode of the ABC’s Gardening Australia. Having served as the president of the Friends of Bald Hill Reserve since its foundation in 2014, Carolyn Robb said an enormous amount of work has gone into maintaining the 96-hectare reserve over the years. “I’ve lived next door since 1993, so I feel I have a great deal of knowledge of almost every inch of the place,” Ms Robb said. “It was quite a privilege to share the reserve with Gardening Australia. I had people contacting me, old friends and cousins and people I hadn’t heard from in years, because they’d seen the gardening show. “[In the past] I don’t think people really truly understood and valued the reserve, there wasn’t a lot of money put into protecting it. “But we’ve initiated quite a lot of action since 2014, and I’m really so proud of all of our effort.” As a former school president Ms Robb said she was able to use her grant-writing and community outreach skills to leverage the interests of the reserve. Working with council, an environmental management plan was formed to guide the activities necessary to get the land back into

Behind the scenes of Gardening Australia’s visit to Bald Hill Reserve. Inset: The clover glycine. (Pictures: Supplied)

shape, including weed maintenance, vegetation and planting programs. Ms Robb said she hopes the program will encourage more people to get out and explore the reserve. “It’s put Bald Hill Reserve on the map,” she said. “What people saw is only a small section of what it looks like, there’s plenty more to

discover.” The Bald Hill Reserve is accessible via Mt St Mary’s Lane in Kyneton. To view the Gardening Australia segment, visit: www.abc.net.au/gardening/factsheets/ precious-peas/ For more information or to get involved, contact: kynetonfobhr@gmail.com

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Grant helps BMX club buy equipment Sunbury BMX Club will receive $2000 from the state government after thieves stole equipment. The funding forms part of the state government’s $38,000 Emergency Sporting Equipment grants program, which aims to provide practical support to clubs in the event of theft, fire or other setbacks. “We’re proud to be helping clubs get back on their feet so they can continue doing what they do best – bringing communities together and helping people play the sport they love,” Community Minister Sport Ros Spence said. The Sunbury BMX Club, who provides equipment for some of its members, had bikes and helmets stolen. The Sunbury BMX Club is open to all ages and genders, with race meetings usually held every second Saturday, however the club’s ability to meet and compete has been hampered recently due to lockdown restrictions. Sunbury BMX Club member Shawn Hindmarsh said he was looking forward to putting the money to good use. “The emergency grant will allow us to get back on our feet and get back riding again. Importantly, it gives families a chance to try the sport if they cannot afford to buy equipment.” Details: https://www. sunburybmxclub.com/ Oliver Lees

Print and Online Sales Executive Star Weekly Star Weekly seeks an enthusiastic sales executive to work across our print, digital, social and online platforms. Star Weekly is an independently owned company which prides itself on its long history of community experience but also its investment in the future. The successful applicant will need to possess good people skills to enable them to meet with local businesses to sell solutions through our advertising platforms to help promote their business. Sales skills/experience: • Ability to maintain existing professional relationships and to create new ones • Ability to meet defined sales and activity targets • Excellent listening skills • Accuracy and attention to detail • Effective time management to meet deadlines • Ability to operate in a team • Demonstrates initiative and flexibility • Effective oral and written communication Applicants will need their own reliable vehicle for which we will provide an allowance. The position is salaried, plus we offer an open ended commission scheme. Send your application letter and resume to: Mandy Clark Group Advertising Sales Manager mandy.clark@starnewsgroup.com.au

Open now Applications for community sponsorship funding Are you a not-for-proﬁt organisation planning an event that celebrates your vibrant community? Until 7 November 2021, we’re accepting applications for COVIDSafe events taking place in the ﬁrst half of 2022. Applications are open to organisations operating within Greater Western Water’s service area. For more information and to apply now, visit gww.com.au Photo credit: African Music and Cultural Festival

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Seniors festival kicks on

David Arden has been performing for seniors and elders for more than three decades. (Pictures: Supplied)

By Tara Murray Lockdowns have left many older people feeling left alone and isolated, with activities they once did no longer available. Local groups couldn’t meet up in person, and for some people, the technology world was a step too far. Many haven’t seen their families in weeks, with cuddles and kisses put on hold. While the state gets ready to open up, this year’s Victorian Seniors Festival is putting a smile on the faces of many people. This year’s festival theme of ‘Keep’n On’ recognises the resilience of seniors after a difficult 18 months. The festival aims to connect with some of Victoria’s most loved and celebrated performers and includes performances for seniors who are looking to develop a greater understanding of diversity. The festival wants to remind people to continue to try and live their lives despite the pandemic. This year’s festival is a mixture of in-person and online activities, due to the pandemic. Seniors living in regional Victoria have been able to connect through a range of local, in-person events, while come and try tai chi classes are set down for Keilor, Werribee and Bundoora, if restrictions allow. Those in lockdowns haven’t been forgotten about, with a range of online musical performances, radio series, talks and shows from a wide range of Victorian entertainers. The festival includes a number of performers who are returning to be part of the event once again, while some are stepping up for the first time. At 90-years of age, you could forgive Elizabeth Chong for taking a step back and relaxing. But she continues to provide inspiration for other seniors. “I feel I have a role to play there for seniors,” she said. “If they feel like that I can inspire and get people there, I’m happy to do it. “I think perhaps they see me as a role model. A lot of people pre-empt their lifestyle when they get to this age. “I’m lucky I’m still active enough and I want to inspire them a bit.”

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- Elizabeth Chong Ms Chong, who has been involved in the festival on a number of occasions, has made a name for herself as a prominent Chinese-born, Melbourne-based Australian celebrity chef, former cooking teacher, author and television presenter. She is a pioneer of the industry and was the first celebrity chef and promoter of Chinese cuisine to Australian households. She said the lockdowns had taken away one of the most important elements of cooking – sharing with friends and families. For this year’s seniors festival she has joined forces with her granddaughter Teresa Duddy who shares her love of performing and family. The two made a video talking about their relationship and lives. “We’ve worked alongside each other before,” she said. “She is a trained opera singer and done quite a lot of performing. “We were able to sit down and have a

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conversation around a piano and I’m looking forward to being able to do it again.” Ms Chong’s biggest message is for seniors to stay positive. David Arden has been performing for seniors and elders for as long as he can remember. The Kokatha, Gunditjmara singer and songman has graced the stage for more than three decades, alongside acts including Archie Roach, Ruby Hunter, Bart Willoughby, Mixed Relations, Dan Sultan, Paul Kelly and Hunters and Collectors. Through song, Mr Arden reminisces on his childhood of being raised by four mothers and imagines what it would have been like to grow up with his grandfather. This is his first time being part of the seniors festival. “I had heard of the festival and they were interested in me to be part of it this year,” he said. “It’s a great opportunity to feel a little bit normal and be part of an event. “Because of the lockdown it will be streamed into people’s houses and they will log on when they are ready to.” He said this year’s theme was really relevant due to the ongoing pandemic. “I remember when I was 15 years old and played music to my elders,” he said.

“I’m a storyman and storyteller who sings to tell their stories.” Others who will be performing as part of the festival are Ross Skiffington and Sam Angelico, who will perform magic acts from their days at the Last Laugh Comedy Club in Melbourne. Djoliba Rattler Quartet will play upbeat West African-inspired music and Jacob Papadopoulos and Sarita McHarg present an enticing India meets Greece collaboration. This year also marks the launch of the new Victorian Seniors Festival Reimagined podcast – Women, Arts and Activism – which dives into historical events and the lives of inspiring women from different cultures. Radio content this year includes Lux Radio Theatre presenting Fergus Hume’s Victorian classic, The Mystery of a Hansom Cab, and Sandy Greenwood’s powerful and award-winning play The Matriarch. The annual seniors free public transport week – a fixture of the festival – will return once restrictions allow. Seniors can listen in via their local community radio station or tune into video broadcasts and radio programs from the comfort of their own home until the end of the year. Details: www.seniorsonline.vic.gov.au/ festival.

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Tracing Sunbury sporting history By Oliver Lees Terry La Grue is on a mission to piece together Sunbury’s table tennis history – and he needs your help. Mr La Grue has been a fixture of the Sunbury and District Table Tennis Association for the better part of 40 years. He joined the association in 1979 – just three years after it was founded – and served on the committee throughout ‘80s and ‘90s, before a car accident forced him to take a break from the sport. Now fit again, Mr La Grue has returned to the game he loves, while also being handed another project that has been keeping him busy. “The club has been asked by Table Tennis Victoria to compile a history, and seeing as I’m the longest serving member, I was asked by the current president to help out,” he said. “I wasn’t keen in the first instance, but I’ve been getting excited about the project. Looking at all the history and remembering back.” Working with his long term table tennis pal, Eric Crossley, Mr La Grue said they’ve been reminiscing over the phone in an attempt to get a clear snapshot of the club’s past. “In the early days we were playing in houses, at colleges, in the changerooms at the football club, wherever we could find a space,” Mr La Grue said. “I remember we used to play on a table made from tongue and groove boards. Sometimes you’d hit the join, and instead of coming at you they’d shoot out left and right. “For a time we would play at the Rockback Fire Station with the firies. The rule was, if we were in the middle of a game and there was a fire, they won. It didn’t matter if we were up nine to one.” As much as he’s enjoyed reminiscing, Mr La Grue said he’s hit a dead end in his research. Apart from a single newspaper clipping in

Terry La Grue and Eric Crossley. Top right: Historical photos of the Sunbury and District Table Tennis Association. Right: Bob Tuckett in action for Australia in 1982. (Supplied)

1978 and one document dated in 1983, the club’s historical documents from 1976 to 1984 are yet to be found. “I know there are likely some people who may still be around the area who were involved, but I don’t have any phone contact with them,” he said. “Eric and I are the last of the club’s ‘70s players. When we pass on then, there’ll be no one left. “ Mr La Grue’s mission to retrace the past has come via the direction of Table Tennis Victoria (TTV).

TTV History Group project leader Bob Tuckett said the association has been racing to compile and compress the history of the sport for its upcoming 100 year anniversary. Mr Tuckett has his own impressive table tennis resume, as he previously represented Australia for 14 years; coached the Australian Olympic side in 2000; and has since been added to the TTV Hall of Fame. In 1975, Mr Tuckett pulled on the green and gold at the Commonwealth Championships in Melbourne, which was the first Australian sporting event to be broadcast in colour

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television. Mr Tuckett said much like Mr La Grue, he’s enjoyed the process of reflecting on the sport that means so much to him. “Suffice to say, table tennis has been a big part of my life,” he said. “It has provided great enjoyment and many lifelong friends.” TTV intends to publish its 100 year history as a coffee table book in July 2025. If you have any relevant information on the Sunbury and District Table Tennis Association, contact: lagruet@hotmail.com

A needle-phobic faces her fear to get vaccinated Star Weekly reporter Michaela Meade has never been a fan of needles. She shares her experience of getting the COVID jab. I’m one of those people who has always dreaded needles. Despised them, even. Get that sharp, pointy thing away from me, please. Logically, I understand that what’s in them is helping me to stay healthy and safe. But emotionally speaking, it’s a really sharp thing being poked into my arm. No, thank you. That’s why I was very surprised to find myself excited when they announced all the developments for a new vaccine last year. The COVID-19 vaccine. This new virus has upheaved a lot of people’s lives over the past 22-plus months. And sadly, it’s taken people’s lives. I count myself as very lucky to have not lost a loved one due to COVID-19. But I read all the stories. I sat in front of my laptop every day last year listening to Premier Daniel Andrews report the amount of cases we had that day, and how many people lost their fight. I isolated myself from friends and family, which was made even harder this year when I moved out of home. I obeyed all the rules, did all the hand washing, and wore the mask required. I still do, because Victoria is still getting this thing under control. And unfortunately, it’s not over. It’s a nasty virus, and being an asthmatic, I don’t want to risk contracting it. So I also waited patiently for the chance to book in for my jab. The pointy needle. That dreaded thing. I’ll have you know that no amount of logic can outweigh the anxiety a needle-phobic person feels when they’re waiting for their name to be called to receive an injection. But I distracted myself with some social

Receiving your COVID vaccine can be a daunting experience when you are needle-phobic.

media scrolling, took some deep breaths to calm myself, and focused on what I was going to gain from this little sting. When I’m fully vaccinated, I’ll be able to see my grandparents again, for the first time in so many months. I’ll be able to see more than one friend at once, including those outside a 15-kilometre radius I had never pondered before 2020. I’ll be able to have my mum over for dinner

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to meet my kitten. I’ll be able to see my dad when he can come down from Sydney, so we can finally celebrate both of our birthdays, plus Father’s Day. But it’s only possible if I get the vaccine. If you’re also needle-phobic, it helps a lot to tell the person that you’re petrified. My nurse, Jane, was very lovely about it. Talked to me throughout, made me laugh, and told me to take a deep breath in – “a little sting

here” – and a deep breath out. And that was it. She gave me a lollipop and I was on my way. I understand being hesitant to get an injection. I also know the frustration of having an appointment snapped out from under you. But please persist. To my fellow needle-phobics: it’s a small, two-second sting, but I promise it’s worth it. Bring on the second dose.

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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.

Shay Downer exhibit This exhibition will feature the work of Sunbury artist Shay Downer, who teaches drawing classes in the community. As a previous Hume Arts Award recipient, this exhibition will explore the art form of portraiture and will run from Monday, November 22 to Sunday, January 30 at the Sunbury Hume Global Learning Centre Gallery. ■ 9205 2200

Dads’ playgroup 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

Mini festival The Macedon Ranges Sustainability Group is running a mini Sustainable Living Festival at the Woodend Community Farmers’ Market on Saturday, November 6, 10am-1pm, next to Woodend Library. Come and chat with representatives from our 12 action groups and explore ways that you can get involved in making the Ranges a more sustainable place to live. ■ https://mrsg.org.au or 0408 578 032

Diabetes support 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

Community visitors The Office of the Public Advocate is seeking volunteers in the Melton area to become Community Visitors, upholding the human rights of people with a cognitive disability who are living in supported care. Community Visitors monitor and report on the adequacy of services being provided to residents, talk to residents to identify issues of concern and write a brief report at the conclusion of the visit. Training and reimbursement of expenses are provided. ■ opavolunteers@justice.vic.gov.au or 0418 931 247

Toastmasters meeting Sunbury & Macedon Ranges Toastmasters helps its members develop their public speaking, communication and leadership skills. The group meets on the first and third Tuesday of each month, from 7.20-9.30pm, at the Sunbury Senior Citizens Hall. ■ vpm-4185@toastmastersclubs.org

Wicking garden workshop 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. ■ bit.ly/3tlRZsH

Plant sale The first New Gisborne Scouts annual tomato sale is happening on October 30 and 31. All plants will be sold at $5 and are to be collected from the Church of Christ, 31 Saunders Road, New Gisborne, 10am-1pm. ■ 0400 140 630

Lisa Leonard sent in this photo of her beautiful four-legged boys, Bernese Mountain dogs, Hugo and Humphrey. You can share photos of your furry friends via: westeditorial@starweekly.com.au

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

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. She will be performing Saturday, November 13 at 5pm and 8pm. ■ 1300 888 802

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

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

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, 11.30-12.30pm. Tickets: $25 or $22 for seniors. ■ 1300 888 802

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

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

Senior citizens club Senior citizens are welcome to visit the Sunbury Senior Citizens’ Club on Mondays and Fridays, from 10am-3pm at 8 O’Shannassy Street. A variety of activities offered – carpet bowls, cards, snooker,

Sunshine United Cricket Club Selwyn Park-based Sunshine United Cricket Club is looking for junior boys and girls to play in its under-11s, under-13s Friday night and under-15s Saturday morning teams. Juniors learn and enjoy the fundamentals of cricket, taught by experienced coaches. ■ Terry Nichols, 0418 392 180

Goal setting for seniors EdConnect Australia, with support from Wyndham council, will run a free lunch

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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, from 10am-1.30pm at The Grange Community Centre, 260-280 Hogans Road, Hoppers Crossing. ■ eventbrite.com.au/e/lunch-andlearn-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

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 All welcome to join this social crafting group, running at the Melton South Community Centre each Monday from 10am-noon. Bring along any knitting or crochet projects and work on them while sharing tips, learning skills and catching up over a cuppa. ■ 9747 8576

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

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

First aid courses Fibro/CFS Support 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

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

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

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 Quilt In People of all ages and cultures are welcome to join the Wyndham Patchworkers Inc, which 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

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

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Mum’s call for ‘destination’ park By Laura Michell A Campbellfield mother has launched a petition calling for a water play park to be built in Hume. Amira Rajab launched the petition early this month in the hope of convincing council to build a splash park similar to the one at Wallan’s Community Bank Adventure Playground. She believes Jack Roper Reserve in Broadmeadows would be an ideal location. The petition has been signed by more than 1000 people so far. Ms Rajab said Hume was lacking a decent playground.

“I’m always taking my kids out of Hume to play at a decent playground,” she said. “[We need] a simple water park; a bit of plumbing, sprinklers – nothing fancy – just something for our kids. “In this day and age, we want to encourage our kids to go outdoors. You don’t want them to be bored after one slide and want to go home.” Her campaign has the backing of Hume councillor Naim Kurt who has asked council officers to identify playgrounds that could be upgraded to become a “destination” park with themed playgrounds and other features like water play spaces. Speaking at last week’s council meeting,

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Cr Kurt urged council to create “higher level playgrounds” as part of its review of its open space strategy. “I know many people are travelling to Wallan and Donnybrook, and even the eastern suburbs to enjoy their parks,” he said.

“We have got a real lack of higher level playgrounds to match what is being delivered by developers in growth areas.” Cr Karen Sherry said there was potential for a water play area in the Town Park or at the Broadmeadows leisure centre. Cr Chris Hollow suggested council create destination parks around cafes to boost employment and tourism opportunities. He said council should aspire to build a park like the one in Wallan. “Let’s build something that is going to attract people into our municipality.” To sign the petition, visit: https://bit. ly/3BJNLOO

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Angela Hughes is moving on from her position at Macedon Ranges council after three and a half years.

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Hughes departs Macedon Ranges Macedon Ranges council’s planning and environment director Angela Hughes has resigned from her position after three and a half years. Since joining council in May 2018, Ms Hughes has worked closely on the areas of statutory planning, economic development and tourism. Ms Hughes has also had a hand in advocating for council to declare a climate emergency, worked on council’s first Reconciliation Action Plan and participated as a member of the Hanging Rock Project Control Board. Macedon Ranges council chief executive

Bernie O’Sullivan said he wishes Ms Hughes well in her new role at Frankston council. “Angela has been a trusted and valued member of the executive leadership team; and has been a terrific support to me in my early months at Macedon Ranges,” Mr O’Sullivan said. “On behalf of councillors and staff, I would like to extend my sincere thanks to Angela for her significant contributions during her time here at council—she will always be welcome in the Macedon Ranges and I wish her all the best in her new role.” Ms Hughes said she was grateful for the

opportunity to work in the shire. “I am fortunate to have been able to work with Bernie O’Sullivan and other great CEOs, councillors both past and present, and the hardworking staff during my time at council,” she said. “I am extremely proud of the work of the planning and environment directorate and the positive impact it has on the shire. “The Macedon Ranges is a unique and special place and has been a wonderful place to work. I’m very grateful for the experience and I will dearly miss it.” Oliver Lees

The Macedon Ranges community is being urged to adopt skills to identify the drivers of gender-based and family violence. On Tuesday, October 26, Macedon Ranges residents can participate in a workshop organised by the Centre for Non-Violence and Sunbury and Cobaw Community Health (SCCH), which will teach those in attendance how to recognise and respond to incidence of violence. The workshop is being offered as part of the lead up to the 16 Days of Activism movement, which runs from November 25 to December 10 to raise awareness of the scourge of gender-based violence. According to the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, one in six women and one in 16 men in Australia have been subjected to physical violence from an intimate partner. SCCH chief executive Phillip Ripper said these workshops would provide critical information to the community. “We also acknowledge the diversity of experiences of intimate partner violence. LGBTIQA+ community members experience violence in their intimate relationships at comparative rates to heterosexual and cisgender relationships. We know that this is preventable,” Mr Ripper said. “We hope that by engaging in the 16 Days of Activism we can support prevention initiatives that really make a difference.” Oliver Lees

Growing pains worsen: Hume’s infrastructure lags behind Hume’s rapid population growth will outpace the capacity of community facilities in the near future, according to a new report by the state’s independent infrastructure advisory body. Infrastructure Victoria’s ‘Social infrastructure in Melbourne’s growth areas’ study has found Hume is among seven growth areas where government’s need to boost spending to stop residents being left behind. Infrastructure Victoria chief executive Michel Masson said Hume will need a new library in the next five years. Mr Masson said Hume should begin

planning “immediately” for the timely delivery of a new aquatic centre. “Rapid urban expansion means social infrastructure has failed to keep pace with population increases in the new growth areas of Melton, Cardinia, Casey, Hume, Mitchell, Whittlesea and Wyndham,” he said. “It’s not enough to just plan and build housing in greenfield suburbs, all levels of government need to better integrate social infrastructure so that everyone has access to similar services, regardless of postcode.” According to the report, the seven growth areas are projected to be home to over 930,000

more people by 2036. Already, Hume is larger than both the Cities of Ballarat and Bendigo, the report stated. Hume council planning and development director Michael Sharp said Hume had two main growth corridors that cover Sunbury and the north of the municipality. He said new aquatic and library facilities will be needed in the municipality’s north, adding that council was working to confirm the location and timing of these facilities. “We seek to ensure the timely delivery of all council infrastructure in these communities but the growth that

Hume has experienced, and will continue to experience, relies on support from other levels of government, developers and the private sector,” Mr Sharp said. “While council is able to deliver certain types of infrastructure, it also acknowledges that one tier of government cannot deliver every service our growing community needs on its own. That’s why council advocates to and works with both the Victorian and Commonwealth governments to ensure infrastructure is delivered where it is needed most.” Laura Michell

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PUZZLES No. 051

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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Reading or copying machine (7) Work restaurant (7) Places (4) Unbelievable (10) Drinking vessel (7) Cravat (7) Chosen (8) Exercises (10) Alacrity (8) — Monroe (7) River barrier (7) Reprieve (7) The essential constituent of bone, teeth and shell (7) Mythical monster (6) Unkind (4)

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How many mares have won the Melbourne Cup more than once?

What colour mask does the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle Michelangelo wear?

Saint Basil’s Cathedral was built on orders from which Russian tsar?

Which of the following is not a cruciferous vegetable: broccoli, peas or brussels sprouts?

What was the occupation of the man who discovered the Terracotta Army in 1974?

The Lagavulin distillery is on which Scottish island?

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Hyundai has a very strong lineup of models in its Kona series - everything from conventional petrol-engined models all the way up to a full electric. This week’s road test review car is the Kona N-Line. It’s a sporty looking vehicle, though without the impressive performance of its big brother the more expensive Kona N Performance. The Kona is sold in a crowded class, with its major competitors being Honda HR-V, Mazda CX-3 Mitsubishi ASX and Toyota C-HR.

Driving

The automatic is a continuously variable transmission to maximise performance and minimise petrol consumption. As part of the mid-life makeover the CVT replaced the six-speed conventional auto previously used. Read our opinion of this auto in the Driving section of this road test review.

The CVT automatic has been designed by Hyundai engineers to give it a feeling of having preset ratios, it did jar a little but we soon ceased to notice what was happening under the bonnet. You can sort of use it as a manual by changing ‘gears’ if you feel that way inclined. After trying this we simply left if to do its own thing. There’s less room in rear seat of the Kona than we had expected, meaning I had to move my driving seat forward a couple of notches to provide knee room for anyone behind me. The Koreans have a long history of tuning their cars to suit Australian roads and what we Aussie drivers like in the way of handling and comfort. Kona is obviously not a sports car but does hold on nicely during cornering and gives good feedback through the steering while and your backside. It’s a bit noisy on gravel road and there’s some bump-thump on concrete road joins such as those on our road test section on the M1 motorway between Gold Coast and Brisbane. Fuel consumption during our test period was in the 8 to 10 litres per hundred kilometres in town and suburban driving. It fell to five to six litres per hundred on country and motorway testing. All Hyundais have a five-year/ unlimited-kilometre warranty and a lifetime capped-price-servicing plan.

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Summing up

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Ben Tankard (left) will not carry on as coach of the Hawks next year. (Supplied)

Ben Tankard has stood down as head senior at Woodend-Hesket in the Riddell District Football League. The decision has brought to a close a heavily restricted two-year coaching term for Tankard, who took over the role before the 2020 season, which was ultimately cancelled. Tankard said ater agonising over the decision for several weeks, he felt it was time for him to take a break from the game. “2020 was a huge disappointment for us, the club gave us a full budget, we recruited really well and had a super preseason,” he said. “And again this year since we’ve stopped and I’ve found it really difficult to get the motivation. Honestly, I think the last two seasons have really cooked me. “Coaching is something you’ve got to love to do. There’s a lot of time and preparation that goes into it, but game day is what it’s all about. To put in eight months of work and have no

reward, it just doesn’t weigh up. “I’ve coached for 19 or so seasons now without a time off. I’m looking forward to a break and enjoying the community footy as a spectator.” Tankard joined the Hawks ater a two-year stint at Macedon where his side was a constant fixture in finals. The Hawks finished the shortened 2021 season in sixth place with four wins and six losses. Those four wins came consecutively from round three to round seven, including their best result of the season – a five point win over Macedon. Tankard said he was grateful for the opportunity to lead the club despite the challenging conditions. “It’s a wonderful club, it’s a really good community in Woodend,” he said. “I feel we’re definitely in a better place then when I arrived.

I know there is likely some disappointment with me moving on but everyone has been really supportive and wished me well. “I’m hopeful they can continue this trend and keep going on the up.” Hawks president Paul Podbury acknowledged Tankard’s positive contribution to the club. “We’d like to thank Ben for what he has contributed to the role at the club over the passed few seasons which have been made difficult considering the pandemic,” he said. “He has helped bring some quality people into the senior team that has helped set the club up in a positive way into the future.” Josh Pound will act as playing coach for the Hawks in 2022. The Hawks are holding their virtual best and fairest on Thursday, October 21 via their Facebook page. Oliver Lees

Rhys Magin will coach the Tigers’ under-18 team next season. (Mark Wilson)

Tigers confirm coaching staff

The Macedon under-17 girls team with coach Tim Shaw after their premiership win last season.

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Women are ready to bat By Oliver Lees Macedon Cricket Club is gearing up to field its first senior women’s side in the upcoming Gisborne District Cricket Association season. Cats assistant women’s co-ordinator Joanna Roch said the club was excited to get a women’s team on the park ater the recent success of their under-17 girls side. “We’ve had a girls team for a couple years now and they made the grand final in their first year and won it last season, so we thought we’d give it a try,” she said. “We knew there were already a couple teams in the district, so we thought we would see if we could field a side of our own. We’re really trying to focus on women’s girls and cricket, because the girls have been really successful. “We’ve now already got a few players ready to join the seniors including some mums of junior players and a lot of the under-17s team.”

The Cats will join a growing contingent of senior women’s outfits in the GDCA. The competition is expected to grow from four to six teams this season, with last year’s premier Lancefield adding a second team alongside the Cats. Roch said it was an exciting prospect to be creating a pathway for women to continue with their cricket at Macedon, including her daughter, who plays at the club. “Some of our girls have started playing with Milo Cricket, so they’ve been playing probably for six or seven years and started with the boys,” she said. “A couple of years ago, before we had any teams, we had the girls playing with Woodend, then we decided we had enough interest to have our own team. “The club has had a focus on keeping everyone together. The [under-17s] girls have been training with the boys. I think that’s been a really good thing for them, it’s helped

push them to compete and want to continue to improve. “Overall the process has been absolutely fantastic, the club has been really supportive of girls cricket and has made them feel really included and welcome.” Roch said she was confident the Cats would have enough players to field a side, but still encouraged anyone with an interest in the game to come down and give it a shot. “We’re still looking for people that are still wanting to give it a go, it doesn’t matter if you have no experience,” she said. “We’re just wanting to give it a try and see what happens, and have some fun along the way.” The team trains on Mondays and Wednesdays and matches will be played on Sunday aternoons. The GDCA season will begin on the weekend of November 13. To get involved, contact Joanna: 0427 819 268.

Kyneton has locked in its coaching staff for the 2022 season in the Bendigo Football League. The Tigers have welcomed four-time best and fairest winner Rhys Magin as the new coach of the under-18 side. Magin has been a stand out member of the Tigers senior side since joining in 2015. In 2019, he was named on the wing in the league’s team of the decade alongside fellow Tiger Ben Weightman. Tigers president Hayden Evans said the club was ecstatic to welcome Magin into the coaching ranks. ‘We couldn’t be happier to be appointing Rhys as under-18s coach. He has been a brilliant player and clubman since he first arrived at the Showgrounds,” Evans said. “Our young men will now be coached by the player they have all looked up to for years and that’s exciting for everyone at Kyneton.” Magin will take over an under-18s outfit that showed promise before the end of the season was cancelled. The Tigers finished in fith position with five wins and six losses. Kyneton will also welcome back Jesse Grae and former AFL player Paul Chapman to coach the senior netball and football sides respectively. The Tiger senior men’s side has been boosted with the signing of Dean and Adam Bartrop from Tullamarine. Oliver Lees

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