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Macedon Ranges council has been announced as a finalist for the Premier’s Sustainability Awards for 2021. Council was named among 35 finalists in the Healthy Environment category for their Healthy Landscapes For Healthy Livestock series. The project was developed to improve land management outcomes across the shire area, with specified advice for landowners to address issues around grazing, weed invasion, and loss of native grasslands. Macedon Ranges council planning and environment director Angela Hughes said it was important to inform landowners of the best agricultural practices, as 87 per cent percent of land in the shire is privately owned. “Sustainable farming practices can make a critical contribution to restoring landscapes and contributing to a healthy environment when regenerative methods are utilised. In contrast, poor farming practices can result in erosion, loss of biodiversity and negative impacts on local waterways,” Ms Hughes said. “The project involves the provision of individual on-farm advice by a regenerative agriculture expert, delivery of a series of workshops, field days, and webinars, as well as the provision of regenerative grazing short courses.”

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Regions are hot property By Oliver Lees House prices in Kyneton have continued to soar according to the latest data, as the real estate market across regional Victoria experienced its highest 12 month growth rate in a decade. Data from the Real Estate Institute of Victoria (REIV) reveals a 22.8 per cent growth rate for house prices across regional Victoria over the past 12 months. In the three months to September, median house prices in Kyneton increased by 5.7 per

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cent, more than double that of the regional Victorian median price (2.7 per cent) for the same period. The median sale price for a residential property in Kyneton was $798,000 for the September quarter, up from $755,000 for the June quarter. With 10 years of real estate experience in Kyneton, Raine & Horne Kyneton sales manager Jennifer Pearce said the massive interest in the town continued to exceed her expectations.

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“The figures just seem to astound me more and more,” Ms Pearce said. “Prices often sell above the asking price, they’re moving so quickly. “I had one [property] listed for $695,000, it was sold site-unseen for $800,000. There’s a lot of fear of missing out, so people are prepared to go above the asking price.” Ms Pearce said travel restrictions and an inability to schedule auctions hadn’t dented buyer interest. “Auctions are coming back soon, which is

positive, but our online auctions have gone extremely well,” she said. “Last week we had a 90 per cent sale rate, we used to think 54 per cent was a good rate.” She said her properties are averaging 23 days on the market, well below the regional average of 32 days, according to REIV data. “Stock levels are low. I find that even though they are low, I can sell quickly and then get a couple more [properties],” Ms Pearce said. “We usually see a slow down at Christmas time, but this year we’ll just have to wait and see.”

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Council surpasses its jab target Macedon Ranges council has smashed its COVID-19 jab target, with the shire recording one the highest rates of double vaccination in the state. According to Department of Health data released on October 18, 81.1 per cent of residents aged 16 and over had received two doses of a COVID-19 vaccination. This data placed the shire as the fourth most fully vaccinated local government area in Victoria, behind Buloke (83.5 per cent), Surf Coast (85.3) and Queenscliffe (94 per cent). Macedon Ranges council mayor Jennifer Anderson said she wasn’t surprised to see the

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shire perform so well. “The Macedon Ranges community always tries to help each other out, the majority of people here really have a sense of community,” Cr Anderson said. “With the knowledge that if you get vaccinated you’re not just helping yourself but helping others, it doesn’t surprise me the

response has been so strong. “You mightn’t know what the reasons are for people not wanting to get vaccinated, so really the message was always, ‘if you’re not sure, go get that professional advice’, rather than using the internet.” As of October 18, Mount Macedon was the shire’s most vaccinated suburb, with 80-85 per cent of its eligible population fully vaccinated. Cr Anderson said their collaborative ‘Get the Jab Done’ initiative with Hepburn council, Sunbury and Cobaw Community Health and Central Highlands Rural Health helped to frame the discussion of vaccinations as a

co-operative process. “We’re going to continue to encourage people to get vaccinated,” Cr Anderson said. “We also want to support our businesses, because we know it can be difficult to navigate the way through changing restrictions. “For some, that will be a lot easier than for others. For example retail, less people are shopping for clothes and gifts necessarily as some might still be feeling some hesitancy to go out in public. “So we’re going to continue to advocate businesses and any assistance they require.”

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Construction workers grab a jab Construction workers were urged to roll up their sleeves last week at a pop-up vaccination clinic at Bunnings Sunbury. Organised in collaboration with industry workers fund Incolink, the pop-up site at the Sunbury hardware store was one of several such locations set up to get more construction workers vaccinated. An Incolink spokesperson said they hoped to vaccinate 20,000 – 30,000 workers across the state through their pop-up program. Victorian tradespeople are now required to provide evidence to their employer that

they have received a first dose of a COVID-19 vaccination or evidence of a medical exemption. The Incolink health bus was stationed outside the Sunbury Bunnings administering Pfizer COVID-19 vaccinations throughout the morning and afternoon. Sunbury MP Josh Bull said he welcomed the initiative. “I strongly urge workers and all Victorians to grab a jab if they haven’t done so already,” Mr Bull said. “It’s the best way to protect yourselves, your mates and your families, and will help us all get back to doing the things we love.”

Master Builders Victoria chief executive Rebecca Casson joined several other high ranking executives from within the industry in supporting the vaccine push. “It’s time to get on with the jab, so Victoria can re-open and we can all get back to work,” Ms Casson said.“This is about making it as easy as possible for building and construction workers to get vaccinated and playing our part to build overall vaccination rates as quickly as possible.”

The Kyneton & Hanging Rock Racing Club has confirmed it will not be allowing spectators to attend the Kyneton Cup, citing a lack of preparation as the main reason. On October 12, Racing Victoria announced that spectators could return to race meetings when 80 per cent of Victorians aged 16 and over were fully vaccinated. The state government originally forecast that milestone would be reached on November 4, but a recent increase in COVID-19 vaccination rates has meant the state will reach the target this Friday. A state government spokesperson told Star Weekly the Kyneton Cup would be allowed to go ahead with spectators if the racing club chose to do so. But Kyneton & Hanging Rock Racing Club general manager Jon Dight said it was not so simple, as the task of adapting to COVID-19 protocol was too great a challenge in such a short time. “Obviously, we would have loved to have a crowd,” Mr Dight said. “We’ve looked at the scenarios and the list of restrictions and everything we’d have to have in place and it’s just not possible to get it done.” Mr Dight said the club was looking forward to welcoming spectators back to the races in the near future. Oliver Lees

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BUSINESS AWARD FINALISTS ANNOUNCED Congratulations to all of the finalists in the Josh’s Rainbow Eggs Macedon Ranges Business Excellence Awards 2021. The awards recognise businesses that provide outstanding products and services to the shire and beyond, and who are of great value to the community as they provide local jobs, services and supplies.

To find out more about the Awards, including how to vote for the People’s Choice, visit mrsc.vic.gov.au/business-awards. Get involved now and support your favourite local business.

THE 2021 FINALISTS Champion of Social, Environmental or Sustainability Principles (Eligible businesses could apply for this category in addition to their specific category) Macedon Ranges Produce The Millet Road Maker Plywood Toys

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Excellence in Agribusiness and Food Manufacturing Animus Distillery The Millett Road Maker Wondermazing Honeybees

Excellence in Health, Wellness and Care Gisborne Family Dental Gisborne Health Essentials Zenkai

Excellence in Manufacturing, Trades, Retail and Innovation Anaste Hair & Beauty Cavalli Motorsports RV Storage Solutions

Excellence in Professional Services Bug-A-Lugs Indoor Play centre Dean Publishing KGMG Consultants

Excellence in Tourism and Visitor Experience Braeside Mt Macedon Country Retreat Fellcroft Farmstay Flop House Accommodation

Small and Thriving Country Jo’s Homemade Groomer Haz It Woodend Nursery & Landscaping

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Hi-Quality plant to commence By Oliver Lees Works to install a water treatment plant at the site that will receive and treat contaminated soil from the West Gate Tunnel Project will begin next week. In June, Transurban and builder CPB-John Holland signed a contract to commence building the facility required to receive and treat the soil at the Hi-Quality site on Sunbury Road. Major construction efforts are already under way with works on the site’s containment cells, weighbridges and more.

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On Monday, October 25, the water treatment plant was delivered and installed at Hi-Quality’s Bulla Spoil Processing Facility on Sunbury Road. The purpose-built water treatment will be used to drain any traces of PFAS contamination from the soil that has been removed by the tunnel boring machines as part of the West

Gate Tunnel Project. The installation will include electrical, plumbing and mechanical works, with an approximate timeline of eight weeks to completion. A Hi-Quality spokesperson said the works are expected to have minimal impact on local traffic. “The water treatment plant will be installed in the valley of the site, near the Sunbury Eco-Hub site offices. Due to its location away from Sunbury Road, and the fact that there is no major construction involved, we expect there to be minimal impact on nearby properties,”

the spokesperson said. “You may see parts of the facility arriving onsite, however these movements will be limited and consistent with day-to-day site operations.” A Hi-Quality spokesperson said construction teams had been informed to increase water suppression to limit dust around the site. Hume council has initiated a judicial review proceeding against Planning Minister Richard Wynne regarding his approval of Hi-Quality’s planning scheme amendment, however Hi-Quality is still able to proceed with its planned construction of the facility.

Pride in a job well done “Apparently his [the homeowner’s] love and hobby was plants, it wasn’t a business. He was growing all sorts of orchards and other things in a very large greenhouse. He was very appreciative of our help, and I get great pleasure in being able to help someone.” Ms Heywood said she had also recently been involved in cooking free meals for those in-need, which are distributed via the Romsey Co-op. The Romsey-Lancefield Lions Club is planning a street clean up on Melbourne -Lancefield Road on November 7. If you’d like to get involved, contact Geoff: 0413 041 721 Oliver Lees Romsey Neighbourhood House and Romsey-Lancefield Lions Club members helped move thousands of greenhouse plants. (Supplied) PO Box 151 KYNETON Vic 3444 Tel: (03) 5422 0333 Fax: (03) 5422 3823 Email: mrsc@mrsc.vic.gov.au Web: www.mrsc.vic.gov.au

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An application for a planning permit has been made which may affect you. THE LAND AFFECTED BY THE APPLICATION PC 380605E P/Gisborne IS LOCATED AT: Brooking Road GISBORNE VIC 3437 THE APPLICATION IS FOR A PERMIT TO: Use and Development of the Land for a Residential Village and Removal of Native Vegetation THE APPLICANT FOR THE PERMIT IS: Gisborne Land Development Company Pty Ltd THE APPLICATION REFERENCE NUMBER IS: PLN/2021/290 Awais Sadiq Contact officer: Coordinator Statutory Planning P: (03) 5421 9631 You can view all relevant planning permit application decuments as follows:

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To make an objection or submission to the Responsible Authority, it must: • Be in writing • Include your name and mailing address (email address optional) • Additionally for objections include: • Reason/s for the objection • State how you would be affected by the granting of a permit • Any suggestions on how to address concerns. Any person who may be affected by the granting of the permit may object or make other submissions to the responsible authority. A prescribed objection/submission form is located on Council’s website at https://www.mrsc.vic.gov.au/Build-Plan/Planning-Permits-Approvals-Forms/Object-to-an-application Objections and submissions can be emailed to mrsc@mrsc.vic.gov.au or posted to PO Box 151 Kyneton Vic 3444 or delivered in person to any Macedon Ranges Shire Council office. The responsible authority will not decide on the application before at least 14 days after the date of the last notice under section 52(1) or (1AA) of the Act is to be given. If you make an objection, the Responsible Authority will inform you of its decision. Privacy statement Macedon Ranges Shire Council is commited to protecting your privacy. Please note that your personal information will be used solely by Council for tht primary purpose or directly related purposes. Council may disclose this information to the applicant and their representatives, neighbouring property owners and/or occupiers and any other parties who may have an interest in the application. If you included any personal or identifying information about another person in your submission, please ensure you have informed that person you provided their information to Macedon Ranges Shire. Council must make a copy of this objection available for any person to inspect free of charge under Section 57(5) of the Act. If you fail to provide this information the Macedon Ranges Shire Council will not be able to Advise you of any consultation of decision making forums or the decision regarding this matter but you may access this information by contacting the Council. The person(s) objecting understands that the personal information provided is for the registration of their objection and the processing and assessment of a planning application. If you object the Council must consider the objection unless you withdraw it.

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Romsey-Lancefield Lions Club has been kept busy recently with its members helping transport hundreds of pot plants for a couple moving home. The volunteer organisation was alerted to the job via the Romsey Neighbourhood House, who knew of a couple of older residents with health issues who needed a helping hand. Romsey-Lancefield Lions Club vice president Angela Heywood said it was a mammoth effort that involved shifting prickly cacti and other assorted house plants from the couple’s greenhouse in Romsey. “It was such a big job, it took several hours,” she said. “Some of the cacti plants were about five-foot high. They were quite heavy and awkward, and you can imagine the thorns. “But we were lucky enough to have access to four trailers that helped us go back and forth between the properties.

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

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

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Hume council wage dispute Hume council’s wage policies have come under fire from the Australian Services Union (ASU), with the union considering taking major industrial action if efforts are not made to improve conditions. According to the ASU, Hume council’s wage increase of 1.5 per cent to its 1200 employees was below the cost of living increase reported by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (3.8 per cent). ASU secretary Lisa Darmanin said the union may take disruptive industrial action if Hume council does not address the concerns of their workers. “Hume City Council’s wage offer would make it even more difficult for workers to pay mortgages, bills and meet essential living costs,” Ms Darmanin said. Protected disruptive action could see union members refusing to issue infringement notices, delays in responding to the public and the stopping of all work for up to a 24 hour period. A Hume council spokesperson said council is committed to re-entering negotiations in good faith with staff and unions to reach agreement. “Following negotiations with staff and relevant unions over several months, council presented staff with a proposed Enterprise Agreement, which included a pay increase in alignment with the rate cap,” the spokesperson said. “As the majority of staff who voted did not endorse the proposed agreement, council is now working with staff and relevant unions to determine the most appropriate next steps.”

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As the founder of a new disability support service in the Macedon Ranges, Jessie James has a clear vision of how she wants to give back to her community. “I know that people with a disability can feel isolated, and recently that’s something that everyone can relate to with our experience of living in lockdown,” Mrs James said. “I think that’s a big thing to come from recent events – an understanding that everyone needs someone to look after them, someone on your side who’s there to give you a hand. Often that’s especially needed for people with disabilities. “There seems to be a gap in our area of finding appropriate workers for people with disabilities. “I want to provide a service that feels more family-oriented, to help people with those everyday things that most of us take for granted.” Mrs James’ Illuminate Support Services has now been up-and-running for four months. Drawing on her personal experience in social work and disability support work, the business is currently focused on providing assistance to clients on the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). Working with a small team, Illuminate’s suite of services are currently focused on the domains of in-home support, community access and community participation. In August, Star Weekly reported that Sunbury and Cobaw Community Health’s community connections manager Carly Visscher had identified lack of transport as the “number one barrier to good quality healthcare” for people with disabilities. Mrs James said she was eager to spread the word that her services were available to those in-need. Details: www.illuminatesupportservices. com.au

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Twelve kindergartens across Macedon have received funding toward new tech equipment. The cash injection has been delivered as part of the state government’s Building Blocks Grants and will contribute toward the purchase of items such as laptops and iPads. Romsey Kindergarten, Woodend Kindergarten and Riddells Creek Kindergarten were among the recipients, with a total of $17,275 distributed among the 12 kinders. The tech funding will coincide with the roll-out of five hours of free three-year-old kindergarten which will be made available in 2022.

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Support local via KCH Kyneton Community House is encouraging residents of the shire to shop local this holiday season, with a nifty system designed to cut online order wait times. Back for its second year, the KCH Marketplace allows local makers to sell their wares on a website set up and managed by the community house. Residents can sign up to become an online stallholder, where their goods can be bought and collected from the Kyneton Community House on Mollison Street. Last year the marketplace concept put more than $12,000 in the pockets of local makers, selling items as varied as bags, jewellery, wine, music and more. Kyneton Community House team member Casey Grana said the initiative benefits both maker and the consumer. “When everyone’s buying things online for the holidays, it can take a really long time for it

to arrive,” Ms Grana said. “But this way, people can support local businesses and can get their stuff on time. “When people buy products they can nominate the day they want to come and then we have it already for them, like click and collect. “Some of the makers we have aren’t great with the internet, so if they aren’t able to sell at the market, they can’t sell their stuff at all.” Businesses have until October 28 to register as an online vendor. Residents can begin shopping for local products from November 22 to December 8. To register, visit: www.kchmarketplace.org. au/ To see sneak peeks of items on sale at the marketplace, follow the Instagram page: @ kchmarketplace

Macedon Ranges council is seeking feedback to guide its road safety policy. Community input will be collected and factored into council’s 10-year strategy document, which will aim to reduce preventable road incidents. The strategy will look to prioritise active mobility for all residents with equity of access for people of all ages. Surveys can be completed online, via written submission, via email or over the phone. Details: mrsc.vic.gov.au/yoursay

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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. 12476330-CG03-21

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‘Dangerous’ road a top priority By Oliver Lees The state government has confirmed maintenance works will be prioritised on Melbourne-Lancefield Road in a bid to address community safety concerns. Data from a survey of 4000 Victorian road users released by RACV earlier this month found Melbourne-Lancefield Road received the second highest number of safety reports of any road in the northern region. According to the data, 71 per cent of respondents identified the Clarkefield stretch of the road as ‘dangerous’ or ‘very dangerous’. Speaking at state Parliament on October 18,

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Northern Victoria MP Wendy Lovell said the community was fed up with the road’s “many potholes and constant congestion”. “The minister needs to intervene and take action to make the Melbourne-Lancefield Road safer for the many motorists that use it,” Ms Lovell said. Roads Minister Ben Carroll told Star Weekly improvements would be made on the road

as one of more than 230 road maintenance projects across northern Victoria. “Based on feedback from the community and the data collected by our crews, we’ve prioritised important maintenance works on this road which will start early in 2022,” Mr Carroll said. “These works will completely rebuild more than three kilometres of MelbourneLancefield Road, making it safer for the thousands of drivers who use it every day.’’ 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.”

Tradie ‘stoked’ at award came to his home to pour concrete in their driveway. Mr Horvath said he struck up a conversation with the tradesperson out of curiosity. “He told me to give it a shot, he said I might get a year of work out of it,” Mr Horvath said. “I’d never done anything trade related before. I’ve loved working outdoors, constantly learning outdoors and now I’m working with some great people. “I think the end goal is to be running my own jobs. For now, I just want to keep working with Newnham and see where it takes me.” Oliver Lees James Horvat has been named Victorian Apprentice of the Year in the road and water category by the Civil Contractors Federation. (Supplied)

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Romsey tradie James Horvat has taken out the road and water Victorian Apprentice of the Year award. Mr Horvath said he was in the car with his partner when he heard that he had been selected as the winner from one of six finalists at the Civil Contractors Federation awards evening. “It was a bit of a bummer that we couldn’t do the awards night in person. There was a livestream [of the event] but I couldn’t get it to work on my phone. And then after I got a call saying I’d won,” Mr Horvath said. “I was absolutely stoked.” Now working for civil construction company Newnham Earthmovers, Mr Horvath said he stumbled upon the career by chance. After finishing year 12 in 2017, Mr Horvath took a gap year with the intention of picking up physiotherapy. During that time, labourers

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Businesses reopen their doors By Oliver Lees Businesses across Sunbury have been working hard to adapt as elements of the state’s lockdown were lifted on Friday. With more than 70 per cent of eligible Victorians now having received two doses of a COVID-19 vaccination, pubs, clubs, entertainment venues and hairdressers were able to open their doors to the public for the first time in months. Speaking before the reopening, Pav’s Bar and Grill owner Josh ‘Pav’ Pavia said he could barely contain his excitement as he prepared to welcome up to 50 outdoor and 20 indoor

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patrons to his restaurant on Gap Road. “It’s awesome. We’re all very, very excited, it’s been a bit of a restless week sleep wise but we can’t wait,” he said. “It’s hard to put into words, the local support is just unbelievable. “We’ve got a fair few bookings, and now we’ve got to go from putting meals in a cardboard box to making them look nice on the plate.” Knot Just Blond hairdressers took to

Facebook to remind its customers to wear a mask and check-in. The salon has experienced enormous interest in its services with all appointments booked until November 5. Sunbury Business Association president Michael Osborne said although it was exciting to see some traders back on track, not everyone was in a position to open. “It will be great to see people out and about, it’s certainly a big step forward,” he said. “But I don’t think we’ll be seeing a lot of hospitality open because of the confusion. Unfortunately, it’s a bit of a dampener on what should be a really exciting day.”

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Mr Osborne said new measures requiring all hospitality staff to be double vaccinated had left some businesses with no choice but to delay their opening. As a further measure, any individual found to be dining at a hospitality venue that is not fully vaccinated could face a $20,000 fine, while businesses could incur a $100,000 fine for allowing unvaccinated patrons. “I think it’s extremely unfair after what small businesses have been going through to now have to be the enforcers with these directions,” Mr Osborne said. “It’s just something that a small business doesn’t need at this point in time.”

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After more than two and half months of closure, the Sunbury Social Club has welcomed back the community with open arms and frosty pints. The reopening was a welcome change for the club whose finances took a hit during the periodic lockdowns of the past two years. Now managed by the Sunbury Sports and Community Club, president Allan O’Connor said it was exciting times for members and the broader community. “It’s a mad rush really, but it’s a positive mad rush,” Mr O’Connor said. “I know a lot of the staff have been keen to get back to work, we’re all feeling very optimistic. “Usually we’ve got members that are coming in regularly, some more often than once a week. And some of them have been doing that for the last 50 years.“ The Sunbury Social Club’s bistro, bar and gaming venues provide financial support to a number of community organisations, including the Sunbury Lions Football Club and the Sunbury Darts Association. “We’re really looking forward to community sport being back on, because of our links with so many sporting clubs,” Mr O’Connor said. To book a table, contact: 9744 5468 or find them on Facebook: https://bit.ly/2Z7cIVY

Sunbury and the Macedon Ranges will be reunited ahead of schedule this week as Victoria continues to hurtle past its vaccination targets. The state is expected to reach the milestone of 80 per cent double dose vaccination this Friday, October 29, more than a week before the original estimated date. Premier Daniel Andrews has foreshadowed that a further easing of restrictions will occur that day from 6pm, including the removal of travel restrictions between regional Victoria and metropolitan Melbourne. “Victorians have met this challenge beyond any of our expectations and these vaccination rates are an incredible achievement,” he said. “We’re on our way to being one of the most vaccinated – and therefore one of the safest – places in the entire world.” Sunbury Business Association president Michael Osborne said this was a massive step in the right direction for the community. “That is what Sunbury business is looking forward to the most,” he said. “Around 35 per cent of our business is done with the Macedon Ranges. We need that to happen.” When the 80 per cent threshold is met, masks will no longer be mandatory in outdoor settings and indoor retail, gyms and entertainment will reopen.

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Oliver Lees Veteran Sunbury Social Club employee Gaynor Gammon and general manager Julie Buckingham. (Supplied)

Sparking a bright mental health discussion As life in Sunbury appears ready to return to a sense of normalcy, small business owner Lizzie Frendo is hoping to start a conversation about mental health. From November 10 to Christmas Eve, Ms Frendo will be selling a collection of T-shirts, key rings, calendars and more, all designed with affirmations reminding the consumer to practice self care. All proceeds will be donated to the Black Dog Institute, which specialises in finding solutions to mental health issues. To make the merchandise, Ms Frendo will draw on the skills she’s developed through her business Boxy’s Bright Bitz, which sells a range of tie dye items. Ms Frendo said she started the enterprise after she lost her job working at the outset of the pandemic.

“I started off as therapy for myself, as I suffer from mental health issues. I was just trying to make the world a bit brighter with some tie dye,” Ms Frendo said. “I lost my job of 15 years as a children’s entertainer and not long after I had my fourth child. Everything started to go downhill for me there.” But Ms Frendo said her fortunes eventually took a turn for the better, as the popularity of her colourful brand blossomed during lockdown. From just a handful of customers via social media, Ms Frendo has now set up a dedicated workspace in her home and is a regular fixture at the Bohemian Bulla Market. Now with COVID-19 restrictions easing in Sunbury, Ms Frendo put a call out on social media to any businesses that might help her

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fundraising push. “I’ve been completely blown away by the support,” Ms Frendo said. “I thought maybe a couple businesses would just advertise my flyers in their store, but I’ve had people offering to donate items. “I just want to let people know that it’s OK to talk about this stuff. For me I’m doing what I love, my tie dye, and hopefully also raising some awareness.” Boxy’s Bright Bitz can be hired for birthday parties to teach children how to tie dye and learn other colourful skills. To access the fundraiser and her online store, visit the Boxy’s Bright Bitz Facebook page: https://bit.ly/3C26YeK Oliver Lees

Lizzie ’Boxy’ Frendo hopes sharing her experience of mental health can help others. (Supplied)

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MY PLACE A. D. T. McLellan is an author and musician based in the Macedon Ranges. The third instalment in his Horn-Horn young adult fiction series will be available to purchase online in November. He spoke with Oliver Lees. What is your connection to Sunbury and the Macedon Ranges? I have lived in Mount Macedon and Gisborne since I was two years old, having moved here from London. I went to Macedon Primary School and Mowbray College, and attended Victoria University in Sunbury in the early 2000’s. I am a proud Mount Macedonian, and think we live in the best place in the world (tied with London). When did you decide you wanted to become an author? I started writing when I was 11, and gradually matured in my skills over the years. Particularly in my early twenties, when I couldn’t find any good books to read, I really started to rely on my own stories as a compensation. That’s when I realised I wanted to do this for a living. Were you always intent on writing young adult fantasy? No, in fact I am not a fan of fantasy in general. I am not fond of Lord of the Rings or Dune or anything like that. Stories strictly have to be contemporary fantasy (set in the real world) or else I feel I can’t relate to them. Because of that, Horn-Horn is more a comedy than a fantasy -the fantasy elements play second fiddle to the quirky small-town characters going about their daily lives.

Your Horn-Horn series is a real jumble of genres. How would you describe these books to a first-time reader? I tend to describe the books as Beetlejuice meets The Simpsons meets Harry Potter. It’s choc-full of pop-culture references, filled with scientific jargon, inside jokes, slapstick comedy, pure Stephen King horror, lots of crazy twists and turns, and a million clues throughout each book in order for you to solve the many riddles featured. It’s aimed at young adults from 13 and up, although there are plenty of fans in their 20’s, 30’s, 40’s, etc. I hope to entice young readers who feel like they don’t fit in anywhere – the outcasts of society, who love a good laugh and a story that challenges them. When can we expect more from the Horn-Horn series? There are currently two books available in the series: ‘Horn-Horn’ and its sequel ‘Horn-Horn, Cracked’. The third book ‘Stars Above Horn-Horn’ will be available strictly on Amazon from November 30, 2021. The fourth book in the series, currently titled ‘Horn-Horn’s Cow Problem’ will hopefully be out some time in 2022 or 2023. To find out more about Mr McLellan and his work, visit: www.adtmclellan.com

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Shining a light on spooky haunts From the inner suburbs to the rural areas, Melbourne’s north and west is rife with tales of haunted houses, ghosts and spirit sightings. As Halloween approaches, Alesha Capone explores the underbelly of spectres and otherworldly presences which may, or may not, lurk just beyond the fabric of our own world.

hile the spooky and the supernatural is often explored by films, television and books, many Melburnians have their own real-life tales about encounters with “the other side”. There are plenty of well-known sites in the north and west which are reportedly haunted. Among them, the Altona, Eynesbury and Point Cook homesteads, Werribee Mansion, some historic Williamstown hotels, the former Sunbury Asylum, the old Greenvale Sanatorium, Geelong Gaol and Pentridge Prison in Coburg. Lantern Ghost Tours founder Jacqueline Travaglia knows many of the uncanny tales and urban legends connected to these places as her company conducts tours at several of the locations. Jacqueline names Williamstown, where Lantern Ghost Tours is based, as the site of the scariest ghost story in the north and west. Three former “ladies of the night” haunt the lane next to the Titanic Theatre Restaurant in Nelson Place, she says.

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- Jacqueline Travaglia “We call them the Lavender ladies due to the strong smell of Lavender. “They are extremely active. “Some people complain of burnt sinuses from the smell, as well others have felt scratches on their throats and pinches on their bottoms.” When asked about some of the lesser-known haunted places of the western suburbs, Jacqueline says Footscray “has a rich and interesting history with more than its fair share of ghosts, especially along the Maribyrong River”. “Illegal gambling, crime families and old piggery have provided a lot of interesting ghost stories,” she says. Jacqueline says one of her favourite ghost stories involves the Chirnside family. Brothers Thomas and Andrew Chirnside came from Scotland to Australia in 1839. They built Werribee Mansion and the Point Cook Homestead. Unusual occurrences such as objects moving about and ghostly figures being sighted have been reported at the mansion, while the homestead is believed to be haunted by a young boy, the former gamekeeper and a lady who wears Victorian clothing. “Thomas was only in his 20s when he set off to Australia,” Jacqueline says. “He managed to create a huge pastoral empire and created a name for himself breeding racehorses. “He was later joined by his brother Andrew and his cousin Mary, who he wanted to marry. “In a strange twist of events, his brother Andrew married Mary. “Even stranger, the three remained friends.” Tragically, Thomas Chirnside committed suicide with a shotgun in 1887 and his body was found in the laundry of Werribee Mansion. The mansion is not the only haunted site in Werribee. Stories submitted by Star Weekly readers tell of a number of eerie occurrences in the area. Miranda says she used to live in a Market Road house and would see a mysterious elderly man in the kitchen and hallway. “My daughters started seeing a little girl called Jane they used to play outside with her and I saw her on their swing smiling,” she says. “The ghosts never hurt us but they were always there.”

Paranormal investigator Jodie near the old stables at Werribee Mansion. (Joe Mastroianni) 249531_02

Above: Point Cook Homestead is one of the most haunted sites in Melbourne’s west. Centre: Lantern Ghost Tours founder Jacqueline Travaglia. Right: Eynesbury Homestead (top), and Altona Homestead. (Pictures:Supplied/Lantern Ghost Tours)

Nickola, says that while living in a Margaret Street house, her young daughter would talk in different languages and would not sleep in a certain room. “She would wake up hysterical through the night, at first it was a woman in white long dress,” Nickola says. Her daughter – who is now a teenager - and the lady eventually became friends and would chat to each other, but this ceased when the family moved to a new house. Western suburbs resident Jodie, a fourth-generation psychic, paranormal investigator and spiritual advisor, is a font of information about Melbourne ghosts. Her business, Outback Medium, does space clearings and cleansings of houses with phantom presences. Jodie also works with Paranormal Seekers Victoria, Chasers of the Paranormal and Geelong Gaol Ghost Tours. She says the former prison, which opened in 1853 and closed in 1991, has one of the highest

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levels of spiritual activity she has encountered. Jodie names the Clarkefield Coach and Horses Inn near Sunbury, a bluestone hotel built in 1857, as another highly-haunted site. The hotel is thought to be haunted by several spirits, including a Chinese man who died in the stables after a fight, an Irishman who was shot nearby and a young girl seen crying in the toilets. Jodie says that in Wyndham, the most common places where she has encountered ghosts – apart from private homes – were the Werribee Mansion, Point Cook RAAF base, Point Cook Homestead, the bridge on Duncans Road crossing over the freeway to Werribee South and The Racecourse Hotel. “Over the years I have had to go and do some investigations in people’s homes, due to the amount of activity in the Werribee area,” she says. “I quite often will walk into a place, and I can feel the history of what has happened in Werribee.” Jodie says that her advice to anyone

concerned about, but not threatened by, ghostly activity at their home was to ask the spirit kindly to leave. “If they are comfortable with the spirit, tell them that they are welcome to stay if they don’t bother them,” Jodie says. “We all have passed loved ones that hang around us protecting and guiding us.” Jodie says if the activity was ongoing and involved something like objects moving around, that the property might need to be cleansed and “saged” by an expert in the paranormal field. “I wouldn’t recommend you do this on your own, if you don’t know what you are doing as you could accidentally make things worse or even aggravate the spirit more,” she says . For more information about Outback Medium, visit www.facebook.com/ outbackmedium/groups/ , or email outbackmedium@gmail.com For Lantern Ghost Tours, visit www. lanternghosttours.com or call 1300 390 119.

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get-together, suitable for all ages and abilities on Thursday nights from 7pm during school term at the Laverton P-12 College, 91 Bladin Street, Laverton. ■ Ada, 0419 116 013

Clean-up day The Lancefield/Romsey Lions Club are planning another street clean up for November 7. This will be on the Lancefield/ Melbourne Road past the Caltex Service Station towards Monegeetta. Safety vests and gloves will be provided. ■ 0413 065 177

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

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

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

Heritage walks

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

Enjoy a leisurely two-hour walk around historic Williamstown and nearby suburbs with guide John. Walks start at 9.20am each Tuesday outside the Visitor Information Centre in Nelson Place. Walks will resume when pandemic restrictions permit. ■ John, 0418377336

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

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

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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

BinGO MOVE is a social exercise group which meets every Monday at 11am. It involves a fun interactive game where bingo numbers trigger an exercise or dance move. Activity suits all levels of ability, you can do seated or standing as suits. Currently running via Zoom, IPC Health will also offer face-to-face groups in Hoppers Crossing, when restrictions permit. ■ 8734 1400

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

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

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

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

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

Be connected Brimbank residents over the age of 50 are encouraged to complete two Be Connected beginner online courses for their chance to win a grocery voucher. A Be Connected short online course can help you learn the basics such as using a mouse, setting up and understanding the functions of an iPhone or Android phone, avoiding scams, connecting with others, or sending an email. The competition runs to December 1. ■ library@brimbank.vic.gov.au

Darley community market Darley Community Market is a rubble and riches/flea market style typically held on the first and third Saturdays of the month from 8am until mid-afternoon. Check the Darley Community Market Facebook page for confirmed market dates and updates. The market will not run on total fire ban days or extremely wet or windy weather. Next scheduled date is Saturday, November 6. ■ www.facebook.com/ darleycommunitymarket

Volunteers needed The Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Community Visitors Scheme is seeking female Maltese and Italian-speaking volunteers to join its volunteer program within the Werribee and Point Cook areas to visit elderly residents in either an aged care facility or their own home. The scheme is also seeking a female volunteer with an understanding of MS to visit a mature lady in an aged care facility in Altona Meadows. ■ Sue, volunteer@ms.org.au or 9845 2744

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

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

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PUZZLES No. 052

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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Beginning (5) Produced (9) More dextrous (7) Rooster’s walk (5) Favourable outcome (7) Best features (9) Costs (9) Led astray (7) Fissure (7) Long odds winner (7) Wife of a duke (7) Harbingers (5) Fertile spot (5)

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ACROSS To the power of three (5) Life forms (9) Scoundrels (7) Of a number (7) Waterer (9) Workshop machine (5) Depressants (7) Fears (7) Extra motorcycle seat (7) Fall (7) Semiconductor (5) Stone age (9) Researcher (7) Feeling (7) Distributes (9) Snoozes (5)

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LOOKOUT NEARING TERMITE TESTING 8 LETTERS ANOINTED DEPLORED DETECTOR LOITERED 10 LETTERS AMALGAMATE ENORMITIES

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No. 052 Insert the missing letters to make 10 words – five reading across the grid and five reading down. NOTE: more than one solution may be possible

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Using the nine letters in the grid, how many words of four letters or more can you list? The centre letter must be included and each letter may only be used once. No colloquial or foreign words. No capitalised nouns, apostrophes or plural words ending in “s”.

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SPORTS QUIZ 1. The Queensland-based NRL team set to debut in the 2023 season will be known by what name? 2. Which former Australian cricketer left his general manager role at Hockey One to join Cricket Australia’s men’s national selection panel? 3. Which team recently won the 2021 WNBA Championship?

4. Ireland’s Curtis Campher took four wickets in four balls in a recent 2021 Men's T20 World Cup match versus which national team? 5. Nathan Cleary, Stephen Crichton and Tyrone May most recently played for which NRL team? 6. Which South Korean golfer won the Women's Australian Open the time it was last held, in 2020? 7. Which Australian golfer won the Australian Open the time it was last held, in 2019? 8. After disorder during the Euro 2020 Final, which national soccer team was recently ordered to play their next two home games without fans? 9. Australian mixed martial artist Alexander Volkanovski is the current UFC champion of which weight division? 10. Ridden by jockey James McDonald, which horse won The Everest in 2021? 11. Who won the 2020/21 NBA Championship?

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LOOK AT ME - I’M A RAM! There’s nothing subtle about this truck.

RAM Trucks Australia’s all-new RAM 1500 DT models are now coming off the production line at the company’s Melbourne manufacturing facility and are on sale at RAM dealers across the country. The DT version means there are now five models on sale here, the Express Quad, Crew Cab, Warlock II, and now DT versions of Laramie and Limited. All RAM Trucks Australia vehicles are international-spec vehicles coded for the Australian market and the local build process. There are over 400 locally-sourced new parts involved in its transformation from left to right-hand drive. The RAM 1500 is a full-size pickup truck and is significantly larger than other vehicles in this class. We’ve borrowed a RAM 1500 DT one for a week’s road test and our findings and thoughts are here.

Styling This is a big, bold truck with a huge front that unashamedly no-nonsense American. It’s aimed for the big boys in the southern states of the US of A who want something that not only stands out from the crowd, but also appeals to Aussie blokes. It usually is blokes, though we did see our test RAM being eyed-off by the gentler sex as well when they saw it parked in a shopping centre near our place on the Gold Coast. It’s almost six metres long, a little over two metres wide and the height is just under two metres. Which sadly meant we couldn’t own a RAM 1500 as its too high to fit under the door to the carpark in our apartment building. Okay, you can drop the RAM on its suspension a little but it’s still a tight fit. In any case the six-metre-long RAM would stick out of our car/SUV parking space and cause hassles for other users.

Interior Getting in and out of this tall vehicle is far simpler than you would expect thanks to a very clever trick - when you open the doors side-steps flick out from under the vehicle. So instead of just one step up to the cabin there are sort-of two stairs. There’s plenty of space in all five seats, with legroom in the rear that owners of other people movers can only dream about. The second row has 60/40 stadium folding and reclining seats that can slope back by up to eight degrees. There’s stretch out space for two in the back and even the person in the rear-centre seat has good space and comfort. The RAM 1500 has full-length dual-pane panoramic sunroof, heated and ventilated leather seats. In the load area 1.5 cubic metre tray can be specified with the excellent RamBox Cargo Management System for added usability. A powered tailgate allows ease of access.

Infotainment The infotainment screen is as big and bold as the rest of the RAM, being a 12-inch vertical unit, it provides a huge number of functions and is easy to use because most of the movements you make on the screen with your fingers are instinctive, A premium Harman/Kardon audio system, 900-Watt surround sound amplifier, there are 19 speakers including a 10-inch subwoofer. Active noise cancellation further improves the luxurious feeling within the cabin. The sound quality impressed us and the audio guys have obviously put a lot of effort getting the best from the layout in the big RAM.

Engines / Transmissions Every petrol RAM 1500 is by a 5.7-litre Hemi pushrod V8 engine with power and torque outputs of 291kW (400hp) at 5600rpm, and 556Nm at 3950rpm. In addition, the 1500 DT Laramie and Limited models now come with the new eTorque mild hybrid system to improve efficiency

LOOK AT ME - I’M A RAM! There’s nothing subtle about this truck. (Pictures: Supplied)

and drivability. This system combines a belt-drive motor generator unit with a 48-volt battery pack to enable start/stop function, short-term torque assist, and brake energy regeneration. Cylinder deactivation when the engine is under very light load is a fuel reduction feature. Transmission has eight forward speeds and there’s a Borg Warner torque-on-demand transfer case. You can choose to operate it in two-wheel drive through the rear wheels and four-wheel drive. There are also high and low ranges - this really is a genuine hard working off-road vehicle.

Safety The Ram 1500 safety systems include forward collision warning, pedestrian detection, ready alert braking and trailer-sway damping control, lane departure warning, park-sense parallel/perpendicular park, hill-start assist and LED intelligent headlamps.

Driving This is a big truck and while not exactly filling the Aussie-width lanes on motorways, it

AT A GLANCE MODEL RANGE 1500 Express Ute 5.7 petrol Quad Cab: $79,950 1500 Express Ute 5.7 petrol Crew Cab: $89,950 1500 Warlock 5.7 petrol Crew Cab: $108,950 1500 Laramie 5.7 petrol Crew Cab: $119,900 1500 Limited 5.7 petrol Crew Cab: $142,950

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does demand that you pay attention to avoid creeping into other lanes. Similarly, on very narrow country roads the RAM 1500 takes not only its side of the road but pinches a bit from the other side. You may have to put the left-side wheels just off the road if something is coming the other way.

Cornering isn’t exactly sport-truck but it’s safe and predictable. Overtaking is simple thanks to all the grunt offered by that big V8 with its clever electrical torque. It has new generation Active-Level Four Corner air suspension that’s adjustable to offered the best combination of ride, handling, off-road capability, load-levelling and entry/ exit convenience. Official fuel consumption is a 12.2 litres per hundred kilometres, which might seem high, but don’t forget you’ve got close to three tonnes of vehicle to haul. On test we found it used nine to eleven litres per hundred km on motorways and flat-country cruising. That jumped to 15 to 17 litres per hundred around town. Not too bad for a big V8 truck and surely not many people would buy this for a daily suburban driving.

Summing up RAM pickup trucks are as much about status as transporting loads. They look great, go hard, but don’t mind a drink. If you’ve got a budget that’s in the region of $150,000 there’s probably nothing else on the market that beats this big American.

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Josh Pound named as Hawks new playing coach Woodend-Hesket has announced Josh Pound will lead the club as a playing coach next season in the Riddell District Football League. Pound, who joined the club as a player at the start of this year, said he was ready for the added responsibility. “I probably didn’t think it would come this quickly, but I’ve always had it on my radar to become a coach,” Pound said. “It’s a really good opportunity, I’d be silly not to take it. One of my closest friends is the captain of the club [Alistair Rae], and I have a long standing relationship with Ben Tankard too. The club was quick to move on finding a replacement for two-year coach Ben Tankard, who stood down from the role last week. Tankard coached the side through the 2020 and 2021 seasons, both of which were heavily interrupted due to COVID-19 restrictions. Speaking to Star Weekly last week, Tankard said the challenging period had taken a toll on his motivation to coach.

He said he understood those challenges were ongoing, but remained optimistic that the team would stay strong for next season. It’s a really difficult time for footy players, with everything being so unpredictable,” he said. “I’ve spoken with the core group [of players] and I think there is some really strong interest in having people coming back next year. “The club in itself and the people involved are awesome, they really welcome new people with open arms. I just think it’s a really well run footy club, I’ve got confidence in the way they run things I feel as though they’re not far from success.” Last season Pound played in seven of the club’s 10 matches and averaged a goal in a game. The Hawks finished the season in sixth place with four wins and six losses. Pound has previously held coaching positions in semi-professional junior capacities and as the head coach of the Penleigh & Essendon Grammar School first team.

He has also worked at the Western Bulldogs within their commercial partnerships division. “I was lucky enough to be there at a time when they were at their worst, losing CEOs and captains, and was able to be a part of the club when they had the ultimate success in 2016,” he said. Pound said the club will look to resume training when travel restrictions are eased by regional Victorian and metropolitan Melbourne. Incoming senior club president James Chettle said the club was excited to welcome Pound on board for 2022. “He brings really strong values and has exceptional leadership qualities which made our decision to appoint Josh easy,” he said. “His energy towards seeing the club progress to finals is amazing and the club looks forward to a big preseason and hopefully a successful 2022.“ Oliver Lees

Josh Pound will act as playing coach for Woodend-Hesket next season. (Supplied)

Tigers ready to shoot for success

Rupertswood’s top flight netball side has been named premiers for 2021.

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Rupertswood premiers By Oliver Lees Rupertswood’s top flight netball side has been awarded the Essendon District Netball League premiership after the finals series was scrapped due to COVID-19 restrictions. The Sharks finished the shortened 2021 winter season with an impressive record of 10 wins and five draws, equal on points with Aberfeldie’s top side. But Rupertswood’s favourable percentage (314.5) was enough to edge Abers (274.5) in the unconventional season finish. Sharks coach Michael Saker said it was a shame that the season couldn’t run its course. “It’s pretty much mixed emotions. We’re glad to be rewarded, but we really would have liked to have played off properly for it, and earned the right via a grand final,” Saker said. “The girls have come together quite well, since the beginning of the season just got better and better regardless of opponent. “We set goals quarter by quarter. It’s not

just in the backline, but from goal shooter to defence everyone is accountable. Whether it’s in zone, press, one-on-one or whatever, everyone in the team holds themselves to a really high standard. “They’re an easy team to coach. I give instruction and they go straight back out on the court and act on it.” In round nine, Rupo fought out a draw against Aberfeldie. Rupo lined up with only six of seven players for the top of the table clash as several key players were unavailable for the match that finished deadlocked at 25 points apiece. The Sharks’ other four drawn contests came via cancellation, as the league had no choice but to suspend play due to public health protocol. “It was a really good game,” Saker said. “It would have been good to have a proper chance when we were at full strength.” Saker said he had no hesitation in signing on as coach for 2022 and was confident the

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core of the team would be returning next year. “I’ve had no issue whatsoever. I’ve enjoyed my time at the club, everyone there is really good to us. “It’s still too early to tell. We’ll have a trial when restrictions allow. I’m not aware that anyone [from the playing group] is moving on, but no one has specifically indicated they’re not coming back.” It was a strong result for Rupo’s second side in A-grade also, finishing in sixth place with six win and five losses. “The girls in the twos finished off really well at the end of the season,” Saker said. “They played against Strathmore and only got pipped by a goal. For them to come up and against one of the top three sides in the competition was a massive effort on their behalf.” Saker said the team is looking forward to starting preseason in December and could welcome a third team if the club attracts enough interest.

The Kyneton Tigers are optimistic they can go one step further in the upcoming Country Basketball League north west season. The Tigers’ senior women’s side fell just short of premiership glory in the 2020-21 season, falling in deciding match to the Bendigo Braves 73 to 50. But the season marked a significant improvement for the Tigers, who finished bottom of the ladder in 2019-20, with four wins and eight losses. New head coach Cameron Wilkosz said he was confident the majority of the team that lined up for the Tigers last season would return this year. “One of the reasons I wanted to come across and coach this team is they have such a solid group,” Wilkosz said. “I’ve known quite a few of the girls for some years and coached them before at different times in Bendigo. “I’d love to take them one step further this year and I think they have the talent to do it. “So I’m really not going to push too hard [when coaching], because they just need to get that tiny bit further. They already have ingredients to get it done. Wilkosz joins the Tigers with several years of coaching under his belt. He’s previously held positions at the Bendigo Braves, the Bendigo Spirit and has an ongoing role as part of the La Trobe University women’s program. Due to current COVID-19 restrictions, Wilkosz said the side had not been able to train together for some weeks and that no official start date for the upcoming season had been announced. “But if there’s any team that has an advantage with that [minimal preparation], it is probably Kyneton,” he said. “If we got told we are playing this Saturday, I’d be pretty confident because the players know each other quite well.” Oliver Lees

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