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Spooky Sunbury When asked to weigh in on the debate of whether Australians should celebrate Halloween, Patrick Blume had a simple response. “I don’t really care where it comes from. We’re here to have fun – and the last couple of years we haven’t had a chance for a lot of that,” Mr Blume said. “The kids always get into it, they love this stuff. But it’s especially pleasing to get the adults to enjoy themselves. Because how often do we adults get a chance to have silly fun?” And have fun, he does. Every October for the past five years, Mr Blume, a father of two, has poured hours into bringing his frightening fantasies to life. In 2019, he transformed his garage into a deathly butcher shop fitted with dismembered body parts and welcomed more than 1000 people eager to catch a glimpse of the gruesome display. “I’ve had parents tell me their kids come along and they’re still talking about it days later,” he said. “If I can get people to walk away from my house happy, that’s all that really matters to me.” Sunbury resident Patrick Blume with his Halloween creations. (Damjan Janevski) 255308

New market gets the nod By Oliver Lees A major outdoor market with a plant nursery is coming to Oaklands Junction following Hume council’s approval of the plan at a meeting held last week. ‘Oaklands Market’ at 230 Oaklands Road will be fitted with a total of 177 market stalls and an outdoor food court area. Traders will be encouraged to sell items including fruit, vegetables, bread, meats and more as part of the planned space that has been modelled on the design of inner-city markets such as those located in Preston and Prahran.

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The market is expected to generate 335 on-site employment opportunities, 415 indirect jobs and 47 construction related positions over the course of the project. Cr Karen Sherry said the market would bring a range of benefits to the community. “One of the uses of the Green Wedge Zone is to enhance tourism and recreation, and that’s what a market does. People want to go out to a market and have fun,” Cr Sherry said. The proposal received six objections from the public, which aired concerns that the site should not be used for this commercial purpose given its location within a Green Wedge Zone.

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Cr Jodi Jackson said she thought bringing such a market to Hume was “a great idea”, but argued that it should be located elsewhere. “… The Green Wedge zone requires open spacious views and minimal development showcasing a rural landscape,” Ms Jackson said. “This proposal is the antithesis of that, it has extensive built form and has an urban appearance and function. “I sincerely believe that allowing something like these to go ahead would be to the detriment of those who live in the Green Wedge.”

Hume council’s Rural Strategy document outlines that as well as providing benefits to the community, council’s Green Wedge Zones must also prioritise protecting Melbourne Airport when considering development opportunities. The council document identified that Melbourne Airport provided no objection to the proposal. Cr Jack Medcraft said the market would provide a boost for local commerce. “We want to see Hume kick on, we don’t want it to be held back in the dark ages,” Cr Medcraft said.

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Ranges welcomes back tourists By Oliver Lees The Macedon Ranges’ peak tourism body has welcomed the return of visitors to the area as Victorians were allowed to once again travel around the state without restrictions. Travel limitations between regional Victoria and metropolitan Melbourne were finally lifted on Friday at 6pm after the state reached its target of vaccinating 80 per cent of its eligible population. Daylesford Macedon Tourism acting chief executive Paul Matthews said it was great news for the tourism industry who heavily

rely on the Melbourne market. “We are so excited to welcome back our greater Melbourne family and friends to our beautiful region,” Mr Matthews said. “While some businesses may have workforce issues with some staff scrambling to get double vaccinated, it will be all hands on deck to welcome back visitors. “There are some wonderful spaces, big nature and amazing food and drink just waiting for you.” According to Business Victoria data for the year ending June, 2021, tourism represented 8.4 per cent of the economy for Daylesford

and Macedon Ranges. In that same period, the region experienced a 29 per cent decrease in day trip visitors to the area. Speaking before the easing of restrictions, Mr Matthews estimated that 70 per cent of accommodation had been booked out for the long weekend, with many properties booked out until 2022. Mr Matthews said the difficult period had taught tourism providers the importance of resilience and adaptability. “Please be patient and make sure you book ahead especially if you plan to eat out.”

For Lancefield Lodge proprietor Danielle Crawford, the lifting of restrictions is a welcome sign after a year of significant turmoil. In June, the Lancefield Lodge suffered significant damage to its property from the harsh rain and wind that hit the Ranges. To make matters worse, ongoing COVID-19 restrictions made it impossible for the lodge to welcome metropolitan visitors. But Ms Crawford said things are looking up. “We’re starting to get really quite busy now, which is great, especially over the Christmas period,” she said.

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Call for help with festive hampers Ms Williams said she hoped the hampers could fit a gap in services that may arise over the holiday period. At a Hume council meeting last week, SNK was announced as a recipient of a council partnership grant, valued at $30,000 over three years. Ms Williams said the grant will go toward the organisation’s general operational costs such as rent, insurance and new cooking equipment. “The kitchen facilities at [Sunbury] Memorial Hall are at capacity, so we need to have

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additional cooking facilities for it,” she said. “It’ll go towards bain-maries, pots and pans and additional equipment which needs updating, as we’re regularly serving around 170 meals.” In order to adapt to COVID-19 restrictions, SNK has pivoted to delivering meals directly to homes. If you would like to get in contact for a meal or to donate, visit: contact@snk.org.au Oliver Lees

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The Sunbury Neighbourhood Kitchen (SNK) is on the lookout for community donations to help those most in-need this holiday season. Founded by Marianne and Neil Williams in 2013, SNK prepares and delivers hot meals each Monday for community members doing it tough. “We’re looking for some funding to be able to provide Christmas hampers for the families we work with,” Ms Williams said. “We’re hoping to provide around 100 hampers, maybe at around $100 per hamper.”

Andrew Jan has been named the Victorian Apprentice of the Year for plumbing. The Bendigo TAFE plumbing apprentice was announced the winner of the Victorian Training Awards prize and will collect $5000 to support him in his career. After spending 11 years working in thoroughbred breeding, Mr Jan changed to a career in plumbing and now splits his time working at Macedon Ranges Plumbing in Kyneton and studying at Bendigo TAFE. Mr Jan said he was grateful for his extended support network. “I am completely overwhelmed to be named Victorian Apprentice of the Year. I never in a million years could’ve imagined I would be awarded this title,” he said. “The prize money will go towards expanding my collection of tools, as well as paying for studies in certificate IV in plumbing,” he said. “My future plan is to complete my certificate IV in plumbing and obtain my plumbing license. I would like to start my own business, and later on, in semi-retirement, I’d very much like to return to Bendigo TAFE as a plumbing teacher.”

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High burglary rates plague shire By Oliver Lees Three suburbs in the Macedon Ranges have been ranked among the most burglary-prone postcodes in the state, according to new data. The RACV data for last year found that Monegeetta, Bolinda and Bylands, all in the east of the shire, had home burglary incidents well above the state average of one in 148 homes. Houses in the Bylands experienced the most severe burglary risk (one in 23 homes), followed

by Monegeetta (one in 32 homes) and Bolinda (one in 47 homes). These suburbs are significant outliers in the shire which boasts a relatively safe overall burglary rate of one in 215 homes. These postcodes are also some of the least populated in the council area, with each having a population of less than 300 people, according to the 2016 census. Macedon had the lowest rate of burglary in the shire at just one in 430 homes. RACV and Neighbourhood Watch had developed a ‘How Safe is My Home Tool’ to

help homeowners sure-up their properties. Individuals can log on to take the free online quiz which then provides insights into how to improve home safety. Neighbourhood Watch chief executive Bambi Gordon said even little things can help prevent future incidents. “The tool gets you thinking about your current home security and what you can do to protect your home in terms of practical advice and tips,” Ms Gordon said. “In addition to using the ‘How Safe is My Place’ tool, introducing yourself to neighbours

and exchanging contact details, joining or establishing a Neighbourhood Watch group and securing your property to prevent opportunistic crimes can all make a significant difference.” The RACV website also recommends installing a monitored security system, establishing a family plan to respond to emergencies and making sure doors to the home have locks that meet Australian standards. To take the ‘How Safe is My Place’ test, visit: howsafeismyplace.com.au/

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Sunbury softballers keen to bat up Sunbury Softball Association president Karen Wallace can’t wait to get back to playing the sport she loves. “We’re very, very, very keen to get back out on the diamond,” Ms Wallace said. “I’ve been playing softball since I was 10, I’m now nearly in my 60s and I still love to play the game. “I’ve seen its popularity go up and down and all over the place. I’ve made lifelong friends out of it and still bump into people I met years ago.” Like all community sports, the public health orders in place across the state have heavily

impacted the association’s ability to play. Ms Wallace said the association, which is made up of four teams, mustered just three months of play from the past two seasons. But this year Ms Wallace said the aim is to have teams that cater to players aged from just five-years-old all the way up to senior’s, and invited anyone interested to give softball a swing. “We had 300 members the year before last and we’re down to around 150 at the moment, but we’re hopeful we can build that up again,” she said.

“We are a very family-orientated association. We look to get as many family members spending time with each other as we can and we have spare equipment bags for first timers to use.” Ms Wallace said the association was yet to confirm a start date to their season but is hopeful it will be shortly after the Cup Day weekend. Details: www.facebook.com/sunbury. softball or Karen, 0412 934 518.

Tailored mental health support for students is set to arrive at state schools across Sunbury and the Macedon Ranges. With the state government’s announcement of the $200 million Schools Mental Health Fund, schools will now be able to choose from three streams of mental health support based on the needs of their students. The program has been created in response to the findings of the Royal Commission into Victoria’s Mental Health System. According to data presented in the Royal Commission’s findings, nearly one in three respondents (32 per cent) aged 12-25 reported high or very high levels of psychological distress, more than three times the rate in 2007 (nine per cent). “These important initiatives will help ensure our local kids in Macedon can get the mental health support they need, whenever they need it,” Macedon MP Mary-Anne Thomas said. The first option available to schools will include positive wellbeing promotions such as mental health first aid training, anti-bullying programs and the provision of therapy dogs. The second option will focus on early intervention and cross-cultural responsiveness training, with a focus on cohort-specific initiatives. The third will focus on the provision of targeted support via additional mental health professionals on campus, Headspace counsellors and suicide related support. The fund will be rolled out in every state school by 2024. Oliver Lees

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Horse power for healing By Oliver Lees

Annie Hamer has found renewed purpose through her equine assisted learning enterprise. (Gerard Warrener)

“You know that they are being totally honest with you and they accept you as you are.” H.E.A.L offers programs to help clients work through issues from everyday social anxiety, to more complex matters including bipolar and suicidal ideation. Having spent her whole life around horses, Annie said she could attest to the value of spending more time in their company. “I love being with horses and seeing how

they interact with the participants, we believe that change can only come about through experiences , not through talking,” she said. “I can’t fix their problem, but the horses can create a safe environment in which they can discover new ways of thinking and improve their daily life.” Details: Annie: 0411 549 562. If you or anyone you know if in need of support, contact Lifeline on 13 11 14.

Macedon Street works planned Macedon Street is set to receive a facelift, with resurfacing works confirmed for next month. A letter from Roads Minister Ben Carroll, detailing the roadworks, was table at a Hume council meeting last week. The Sunbury stretch of Macedon Street between Powlett Street and 50-metres north-west of O’Shannassy Street will be resurfaced as part of the state government’s 2021-22 works program. Cr Jack Medcraft said he was pleased to see the project prioritised after years of advocacy. “I’ve been complaining about this disastrous road [for years] and … a number of residents have certainly been vocal and come up with it and I’ve taken their concerns up directly to the minister,” he said. “I’m happy with it. I think it’s fantastic.” Cr Medcraft said he had confirmed with Mr Carroll that the works will begin in the first two weeks of November. In other correspondence received by council, a letter from Sunbury MP Josh Bull confirmed Sunbury Downs College will receive seating at its bus shelter on Mitchell’s Lane. Oliver Lees

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On a 20-acre property in Woodend, Annie Hamer is putting her horses to good use. Earlier this month Annie and her husband Mike launched Hamer Equine Assisted Learning (H.E.A.L), an enterprise that has allowed them to marry their interests of horses and helping others. The timing was perfect for Annie, who, as well as being a self-confessed horse lover, had just recently resigned from her job during the pandemic. H.E.A.L is one of a growing number of businesses providing equine therapy to people of all ages. Through tailored programs, clients are encouraged to build a relationship with their horse counterpart as a means of helping their own wellbeing. Annie and Mike have been able to draw on their experience working with P.S. My Family Matters, a charitable organisation designed to provide support to carers of people with mental illness. Annie said the practice is grounded in helping people build mindfulness into their everyday lives. “We help people move out of autopilot and into greater awareness,” Annie said. “We make people totally aware of their body, their feelings, and through that awareness, positive change can come about. “Horses are perfect for this because they are non-judgmental and non-verbal. A lot of people who come here mention it is a lot better than therapy, because it isn’t somebody sitting opposite you in a chair like an interrogation. “A horse is completely honest in conveying many emotions like humans, but they lack the less helpful emotions of shame, disgust and regret that we carry with us.

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A group of Western Health staff are lacing up their runners to walk 42 kilometres to raise money to help cancer patients. The group has formed a team for the WalkWest fundraiser, which was set up by Western Health’s foundation team to raise vital funds. This year’s walk will be held virtually, with participants to walk 42 kilometres over 21 days. Western Health cares for more 3000 cancer patients every year. Lon Tran from the hospital day oncology ward decided to set up a team this year. “I work on the oncology ward and work with cancer patients, so I thought it was a good idea to raise some funds,” she said. “I looked to get my unit on board and was surprised to see so many other people get on board as well. “The director of our unit and some of the nursing staff have joined, there are now 11 of us.”

Ms Tran said she was surprised by the amount of money they had so far raised. As of Thursday afternoon they had raised more than $6000. Personally she wants to raise more than $3000 and is already two-thirds there. She is also planning to walk double the distance required. This year when participants log their distances they will check in at iconic western suburbs landmarks and receive badges along the way “I’m looking to do 84 kilometres,” she said. “As a nurse, I do about five kilometeres a day. “We just want people to be aware of the event and we’re hoping the money raised can help patients with their treatment and everyday living.” To donate: https://www.walkwest.com.au/ fundraisers/DAYONC/virtual

Students in the Macedon Ranges are being urged to apply for scholarships valued at up to $18,000 to support their learning. Applications for the Rural and Regional Enterprise Scholarship are open for students engaged in courses from certificate IV to PhD. Details: https://www.qtac.edu. au/rres-program/

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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

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‘Extra special’ festival of light The Diwali Festival is an important annual event for millions. Originating from India, the five-day celebration is widely associated with the Lakshmi – the Hindu god of prosperity. Reesha Parekh is a community youth ambassador from the Multicultural Resources Hub Inc in Sunbury. She shared her personal affinity for the festival, which runs until November 6. Diwali would have to be one of my favourite celebrations. I love the look of my home lit up, creating designs with rangoli (traditional Indian decorations, made with ground rice) and of course all the wonderful sweets we get to share with our family and friends. The name Diwali also comes from the Sanskrit words deepa (light) and vali (row). We light our houses up with rows of diyas made of clay lamps filled with oil and colourful candles. These are said to help Lakshmi, the Hindu goddess of wealth, find her way into households to bring blessings and prosperity. Celebrating Diwali at our place is great fun as it also keeps us connected to our culture and gives opportunities to share our traditions with our friends. It brings us closer to our families and we get to invite our school friends to come celebrate with us. My friends usually come over and we light sparkles and candles together. Diwali is also a time we all help my grandmother make all the yummy sweets, and hear about the importance of keeping my room clean. Not that it’s very dirty. I also help my grandmother with the pooja (pray) on the day and help cook our families favourite food like Poori and aloo ( small round bread with potato curry), kheer (sweet rice pudding) and my favourite coconut Barfi (coconut milk sweet) This Diwali is going to be extra special as we get to celebrate with our family and friends. However we still need to keep in mind we are in a pandemic and need to still take extra care in keeping ourselves and loved ones safe.

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Health committee is dissolved By Oliver Lees Macedon Ranges council will dissolve its Health and Wellbeing Advisory Committee (HWBAC) after seven years following a lack of engagement from its members. At a council meeting last week, a majority of councillors voted to remove the committee and instead pursue other means of engaging the community on the topic of health, after an annual review found that only two of the six members had attended the requisite amount of meetings. HWBAC is currently made up of just six members who meet four times a year to

provide input into council policy. It was a recommendation of HWBAC to make council’s Health and Wellbeing Plan and Disability Action Plan standalone documents. The first version of both of those documents were approved at this meeting. Cr Mark Ridgeway said the decision “was not taken lightly” but was made in consultation with the remaining members. He said council would look to other means of engaging the community. “It’s sad to see something like this dismantled, but we do need to look at other avenues,” Cr Ridgeway said.

“Considerable effort and significant resources have been put into the committee over the last few years in an effort to try and keep the committee operating and to bring it up to an optimal level. And despite all that effort and all of that work, we’re unable to actually achieve that and we still experienced a disappearing membership base.” Cr Geoff Neil said he would like to see council try again to salvage the committee. “We’ve got a young and vibrant community, and I’m very sure there would be members of that community that would be very much inclined to become part of a health and

wellbeing committee to this council,” Cr Neil said. “It is not good governance to divest ourselves of direct community input.” HWBAC chair Cr Janette Pearce said council had tried “many things” to keep the committee up and running, including seeking new members. “Connection to community and hearing their thoughts is a priority, [but this decision] is regarding this particular committee,” Cr Pearce said. “I don’t feel we are disengaging, we will engage in a different way.”

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Restoring precious Kyneton history A 150-year-old Kyneton home has been restored to its former glory. The heritage listed home – known as ‘The Lawns’ for its sweeping garden landscape – was purchased in a state of disrepair by Kynetonian couple Liza and Shannon Boyers for $1.6 million. Their efforts to restore the property on Wedge Street was the focus of a Restoration Australia episode that will be featured on the ABC on Sunday night. Restoration Australia host Anthony Burke told Star Weekly he was impressed by the

town. “Kyneton is beautiful, it’s really just so gorgeous,” Mr Burke said. “The area is known for beautiful bluestone, but what excited us was what’s different about it, because it’s a timber house. Mr Burke said he admired the Boyers’ and their commitment to the project, as they spared no expense in enlisting the very best traditional tradespeople to work on the job. “They ended up flying down a plasterer from Brisbane, who is one of the last people to do this form of traditional work,” he said.

“The really traditional stuff has a texture and a weight to it, not to mention a specific way of binding it together: horse hair. “If you walk around the home, you can actually spot the horse hair in places. It’s just one of those details where they really went the extra yards to make sure it was done properly.” Restoration Australia’s episode featuring The Lawns will air on Sunday, October 31 at 7.40pm on ABC and available to stream via ABC iView.

Kindergartens across the Macedon Ranges will now be better suited to accommodate all children, following a funding announcement for early education centres earlier this month. The inclusive equipment and infrastructure funding comes via the state government’s Building Blocks grants program, with $12,894 for early learning centres across the Macedon electorate. At Lancefield Kindergarten, the funding will provide young learners with mobility stools and sensory equipment that can be tailored to the child’s individual needs. Manna Gum Family and Learning Children’s Centre in Gisborne will be funded to purchase further padding poles across its site, to provide further support for children with additional needs. The Building Blocks Grant program is intended to complement the roll-out of five hours of funded three-year-old kindergarten, which will come into effect next year across the state – including Hume and Macedon Ranges councils. “We want to ensure that all children can participate fully at kindergarten so it is crucial that we upgrade facilities and buy the specialist equipment needed to create safe and inclusive learning Environments,” Early Childhood Minister Ingrid Stitt said. Oliver Lees

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Search for staff as Melbourne Airport gets ready for influx Jobs galore are available at Melbourne Airport as the aviation industry opens up and travel allowed once again. With limited flights over the past two years, many businesses with in the airport precinct had to put off staff due to the uncertainty surrounding when travel would be back on the agenda. But state borders reopening and international travel on the cards, the rush is on to get new staff for all areas of the airport. Airport Retail Enterprises general manager David Yallouz said they are seeking more than 200 staff thanks to hospitality venues reopening in the next six months. Fifteen food and beverage outlets will reopen in a staggered approach and are looking to recruit baristas, waiters, chefs and restaurant

managers. The company’s brands include ST. ALi, MoVida, Middle Ground by Shane Delia, Urban Provodore, and Brasserie Bread. “Without doubt, the devastation that COVID-19 has had on our entire operation within Melbourne Airport’s retail food and beverage business has been unparalleled,” Mr Yallouz said. “Tourism, particularly air travel, was one of the first sectors hit and we expect it to be one of the last industries to emerge. “Unfortunately when you have such significant drops in revenues, drastic measures needed to be put in place in order for our business to survive such a turbulent period. “Out of our 15 outlets only four remained open (and only opened around flight times).

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We had close to 300 staff pre-COVID, we dropped to just 50.” Generally, 90 per cent of Airport Retail Enterprises staff live within 20 minutes of the airport, according to Mr Yallouz. He said the airport was hopeful domestic passenger numbers would recover to pre-pandemic levels early next year. “There is welcome change coming, the turning point is finally here for us. The staff are looking forward to welcoming back customers and passengers into our outlets to wine and dine in some of Melbourne’s most renowned cafes, restaurants and bars,” he said. More broadly, 30 hospitality venues will open across the airport this week. Tara Murray

St Ali Coffee is one of the stores that is looking for staff. (Supplied)

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MY PLACE Deanne Lewis is the owner of Doll Face Hair and Beauty and a long-term Sunbury resident. She spoke with Oliver Lees about her business and what she’s most looking forward to as restrictions are lifted across Victoria. What is your connection to Sunbury and the Macedon Ranges? My parents have lived in Sunbury for 38 years. I grew up in Sunbury and attended Goonawarra Primary School and Sunbury Secondary College. I started my hairdressing apprenticeship in Sunbury at Amy’s House of Hair in 1998 and moved on to work at other salons in Sunbury and the Macedon Ranges. My husband is from Gisborne, and we feel blessed to have raised our three children in Sunbury.

What motivated you to start Doll Face Hair and Beauty? My motivation to start Doll Face Hair and Beauty was to have the ability to create my vision of offering a personal one-on-one experience for my clients in a calm environment where they would feel comfortable, important and heard. I also wanted to combine my beauty therapy qualifications with my colour specialisation to create a one-stop-shop for my clients’ hair and beauty needs.

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Do you have a favourite cafe/park/restaurant part of town? My favourite thing about Sunbury is its atmosphere. It’s somewhere between country and city, and it feels like a holiday town. I love Sunbury’s grasslands, parklands especially the Emu Bottom wetlands. I love the spirit of events in Sunbury such as the Sunbury show, SunFest and the Carols by Candlelight on the Village Green. I am proud to be a resident of Sunbury and feel fortunate to have established my salon in a town that is so supportive of small businesses. Can you share a little about some of the challenges you business has faced during the pandemic? Doll Face Hair and Beauty has closed its doors seven times due to lockdowns. The most difficult parts of the pandemic have been reduced income as well as social isolation from my extended family and friends. I am a very social person so the connection I would normally have with my loved ones and clients is a major part of my life.

Thankfully, there has been a silver lining with lockdowns for me and it’s that it has given me time to upgrade my qualifications and complete my diploma of beauty therapy. I have also been able to assist my daughter in her hairdressing training and help her gain more skills as she completes her qualifications. What are you most looking forward to as restrictions ease?

I am most looking forward to being able to reconnect with my clients and hearing about what they’ve all been up to over the past few months. It will be nice to have a good chat and laugh with them all after so long. I am also very excited to be able to see my family and friends again, some of whom I haven’t seen since January 2020. As restrictions ease, I am looking forward to expanding Doll Face Hair and Beauty and introducing beauty services. Bring on 2022!

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Children’s mental health hope By Oliver Lees A mental health advocate is hopeful the federal government’s new children’s mental health strategy will help improve wellbeing outcomes in the Macedon Ranges. The assistant minister to the Prime Minister for mental health and suicide prevention, David Coleman, recently unveiled the National Mental Health and Wellbeing Strategy. The first-of-its-kind strategy plans to invest a total investment of $2.3 billion to develop a new integrated system of services for children aged 0-12 and their families. “Half of all adult mental health challenges emerge before the age of 14, yet few children

below the age of 12 receive professional support. As a nation, we need to acknowledge this and do everything we can to change it,” Mr Coleman said. Youth mental health advocate Kyle Hayes said there was a definite need for the injection of such a strategy in the Macedon Ranges. “It’s such a good thing. The more we can focus on mental health and can start and continue that conversation, the more we can bring the issue into the light,” Mr Hayes said, who works for an organisation delivering mental health information to local high schools. Northern Western Melbourne Primary Health Network data from 2018 found the annual suicide rate in the Macedon Ranges (17

per 100,000) was well above the national (11 per 100,000), and state (10 per 100,000) average. The data also indicated the shire to be the only municipality that was “significantly higher than the Australian rate”. Mr Hayes said introducing mental health education at a younger age could help identify areas of concern before they fester into larger problems. ‘I think the education setting is such a big one. I don’t remember doing any lessons on mental health as a child, not until the early years of high school,” he said. “Kids spend so much time in that [school] space, they really want that to feel safe and supported.

“The Macedon Ranges is such an interesting space because it’s still rural, but you’ve got areas like Gisborne that feel as though they fit into metro. There’ still pockets that feel like small country towns and so with that comes stigma and negative attitudes. But starting that conversation at a younger age, having mental health as something that is normal to discuss, then maybe we can bounce back from that.” If you need mental health support, contact Lifeline on 13 11 14, or visit the The Macedon Ranges Suicide Prevention Trial Site website: bit.ly/3jZl76k

Victoria hits vaccine target

Western United coach John Aloisi and Essendon chief executive Xavier Campbell. (Supplied)

Western United unveils new base Western United has announced a new partnership with Essendon Football Club that will see United’s staff and A-league team move to the Essendon NEC Hangar in Tullamarine. United will be based there for the next two years, where it will utilise the Hangar’s community oval and some of the new performance and office areas. Western United chief executive Chris Pehlivanis said the enormous growth of the club meant he needed to explore options that would benefit both the staff and players. “To be able to utilise the world-class facilities at The Hangar and bring our team together was a really attractive solution for us while we build our permanent home in

Tarneit,” he said. “Our core values at Western United are togetherness, effort and growth and this partnership speaks to those values in every way.” Despite the move the club will remain committed to the existing partnership with the George Cross Football Club. “We’ve been with George Cross from the beginning – many fans will fondly remember being at this venue for our first practice match – and we will continue to have a presence there long into the future,” Pehlivanis said. Essendon chief executive Xavier Campbell welcomed Western United and assured fans that while the club will be sharing many of

the same training facilities, it will not directly impact the football program. “We welcome Western United as partners at the NEC Hangar and look forward to a strong partnership between the cross-code organisations over the years to come,” Campbell said. “We expect the partnership over time to provide a range of opportunities for growth as our staff and players develop relationships and identify and leverage opportunities for mutual benefit.” The move will allow Western United Academy teams to play home games at George Cross during the NPL competition. Molly Magennis

Sunbury and Macedon Ranges residents enjoyed greater freedom over the weekend as another COVID-19 vaccination milestone was reached. On Sunday, Victoria hit its target of more than 80 per cent of the eligible population receiving two doses of a COVID-19 vaccine As of Sunday night, 92.5 per cent of Victorians aged 16 and over had received at least one dose of the vaccine and 80.4 had two doses. The state recorded 1036 cases in the 24 hours to Sunday – the smallest single daily case increase since September 28 – bringing the total number of active cases to 22,013. There were 702 COVID-19 cases in hospital. Of those, 128 were in intensive care, with 80 on a ventilator More than 75,300 active primary close contacts were in isolation in Victoria as of Sunday night. The 10 Local Government Areas with the highest number of new cases were Casey, Wyndham, Greater Dandenong, Melton, Hume, Brimbank, Greater Geelong, Whittlesea, Melbourne and Latrobe. On Friday evening retail stores were able to open their doors for the first time in months and travel restrictions between metropolitan Melbourne and regional Victoria were removed. Minister for Employment Jaala Pulford said the state government was now focused on improving vaccination rates for those aged 12 to 15. “The young ones are bringing up their 80 per cent a day later. I think we’re just a smidgen under 80 per cent for the 12 and ups, but they have caught up,” she said. Oliver Lees

SES volunteers ‘flat out’ as wild storm batters Sunbury SES Sunbury responded to more than 200 calls for assistance at the weekend, after extreme winds tore down trees and power lines on Friday. From 6.30am on Friday, the SES Sunbury unit had its entire fleet of trucks and cars out in the community in an attempt to clear tree debris from roads and properties. The SES Gisborne unit and Diggers Rest CFA was also out and about in Sunbury to help sort through the high volume of requests. According to the Bureau of Meteorology, wind speeds in Melbourne reached 143 km/h

early Friday morning. SES Sunbury spokesperson Jarrod Bell said the volume of calls for assistance was the highest the unit had received in a 24 hour period for a number of years. “We’ve been running absolutely flat out,” he said. “By and large there has been tree damage everywhere, it’s absolute bedlam, with trees across major roads, trees impacting cars and trees impacting buildings. “Lots of trees have taken out power lines at least four of five, more without a doubt across the state as well.”

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SES Sunbury confirmed that as of 6pm on Sunday, the unit had responded to all call outs. The unit’s entire force of 35 members were deployed to multiple locations across Sunbury. Mr Bell said no one had been reported as injured in the Sunbury region but urged caution in emergency scenarios. “Our message to the community is to try to avoid going out and standing under compromised trees. Those hanging branches are widowmakers for a reason – Australian timber is very heavy, if it falls it will kill a person,” he said.

A tree down over Elizabeth Drive in Sunbury. (Supplied)

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Pop the corn, movies are back Victoria’s multiple COVID-19 lockdowns meant the closure of entertainment venues, including the big screens. But now, cinemas are back. Michaela Meade spoke to HOYTS Cinemas Victoria north west area manager Ryan Pascoe about how the pandemic has impacted the business, and looked at what upcoming releases are worthy of bringing out the popcorn and choc tops once more.

ockdowns put a stop to Victorians sitting in a darkened cinema with fellow moviegoers, enjoying snacks from the candy bar as stories unfolded in front of your eyes. But now, with restrictions of the state’s sixth lengthy lockdown easing, film fans have a chance to get back to sitting in front of the big screen. HOYTS Cinemas Victoria north west area manager Ryan Pascoe says it has been a challenging time for the cinema industry throughout the pandemic. “The ripple effect of the most recent COVID-19 lockdowns has impacted not only our employees and guests, but all of our suppliers and partners too,” Ryan says. “With our counterparts in the US and UK living with the virus, due to high vaccination rates, we have seen the industry start to bounce back and expect the same circumstances to positively impact the industry locally. “We know movie-lovers crave the entire big screen experience and we can’t wait to welcome them back.” As a result of high vaccination rates, cinemas began reopening on Friday, October 29, subject to density limits. Ryan says there are plenty of new releases for visitors to enjoy when they’re welcomed back to cinema venues across the state. “We have a really exciting slate of new releases when we reopen our cinemas,” he says. “Guests can expect to see all the major blockbusters from the last three months on the big screen including ‘Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings’, ‘Eternals’, ‘Halloween Kills’, ‘The Many Saints of Newark’, and more! “Plus, movie-lovers can get excited for some outstanding blockbusters for the rest of 2021 with ‘No Time To Die’, ‘Boss Baby: The Family Business’, ‘Venom: Let There Be Carnage’, ‘Dune’, and ‘Spiderman: No Way Home’, just to name a few!” A movie buff himself, Ryan says he is most looking forward to ‘The Many Saints of Newark’. “Being a big Sopranos fan personally, I can’t wait to see what this prequel will deliver on the big screen,” he says.

Film fanatics can watch the latest movies on the big screen now cinemas have reopened. (Shutterstock)

What to watch ‘Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings’ Rating: M Genre: action, adventure, fantasy The next instalment in the Marvel Cinematic Universe stars Simu Liu as Shang-Chi, who must confront the past he thought he left behind, as he is drawn into the clutches of the mysterious Ten Rings organisation. This film is set to expand the MCU in more ways than one. Critics have praised its cast, and its standing as Marvel’s first Asian-led superhero outing. Recommended audience: Marvel fans who want to see the continuation of the story post ‘Avengers: Endgame’, and action adventure enthusiasts looking for something a bit different. ‘Halloween Kills’ Rating: MA Genre: horror, thriller The extended battle between infamous flasher killer Michael Meyers and his original ‘final girl’ Laurie Strode continues in this next chapter. The film follows on from the events of ‘Halloween’ 2018 – which picked up 40 years after the events of ‘Halloween’ 1978. The story will wrap up in the next instalment, ‘Halloween Ends’, slated for release next year. Jamie Lee Curtis returns to her breakout role of Laurie Strode. Recommended audience: lovers of the original ‘Halloween’ and its many sequels, and horror-thriller fans.

‘Halloween Kills’.

‘Free Guy’.

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‘Free Guy’ Rating: M Genre: action, adventure, comedy Ryan Reynolds stars as a bank teller who discovers he is a background character in a video game. These premise allows Reynolds to go all-out with his comedy, and the visual effects team created some standout visuals for the audience. Recommended audience: fans of Ryan Reynolds, or ‘Deadpool’, and anyone looking for a fun movie night watch ‘The Many Saints of Newark’ Rating: MA Genre: crime, drama This much-anticipated feature film prequel to the award-winning drama series ‘The Sopranos’ is set in the explosive 1960s, in the era of the Newark riots. The African-American and Italian communities are often at each other’s throats, and a young Anthony Soprano is caught in the mix. Recommended audience: fans of the original series, who want to see where it all began. ‘No Time To Die’

(HOYTS Cinemas)

‘No Time To Die’. (HOYTS Cinemas)

Rating: M Genre: action, adventure, thriller In Daniel Craig’s final turn as beloved spy James Bond, the character has left active service and is enjoying a peaceful life in Jamaica. His peace is short-lived when an old friend from the CIA turns up, wanting his help. A star-studded cast joins Craig on his final outing, which is sure to be a blast. Recommended audience: Followers of the series, and action-adventure lovers. ‘Eternals’ Rating: TBC Genre: adventure, fantasy, drama A new team of superheroes will join the Marvel Cinematic Universe in this new, epic adventure which spans thousands of years. Get the answers to why these immortal heroes did not intervene when Thanos posed a threat to half the universe. Directed by Academy Award-winning director Chloe Zhao, the first reviews for the film praise its visual style and storyline. Recommended audience: those who want Marvel to do something new, and diehard fans wanting the story to continue.

Movies are back on the agenda.

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Ensuring health equality for all Christopher Carter, chief executive, North Western Melbourne Primary Health Network “We are one, but we are many,” as the song lyric goes, and that sentiment is particularly true of our region. North Western Melbourne Primary Health Network encompasses 13 local government areas across 3212 square kilometres containing more than 1.6 million people who, between them, speak more than 200 languages. This glorious diversity speaks for itself, but across our community there is also another, less welcome, set of differences. Some groups have shorter lives and poorer health than others,and some have limited access to healthcare. Some available health and welfare services are not used by all those that need them, and some localities and communities carry a very high burden of disadvantage. We believe in a principle known as ‘health equity’ – the idea that every individual, group and community should have a fair chance to reach their full health potential without being disadvantaged by social, economic and environmental conditions. To help make this idea a reality for our region, we have just released the North Western Melbourne Primary Health Network Access and Equity Framework. The framework commits us to tackle the challenges of ensuring equitable access to health services across our highly diverse region. Importantly, community groups and members have been – and will continue to be – involved in designing strategies to boost access to health services in ways that are culturally appropriate. The whole process has been underpinned by a human rights approach to health. There is no excuse, we firmly believe, for anyone’s culture, age, or beliefs to get in the way of health advice, treatment or support. Our framework is backed by an action plan which will be rolled out over the next three years. At its heart is the recognition that

The North Western Melbourne Primary Health Network Access and Equity Framework strives to ensure everyone has equal access to healthcare. (Shutterstock)

ensuring health equity requires us to take into account non-medical factors – things like gender, education, employment, financial situation, cultural and ethnic background. It is also very important that healthcare providers continue recognising, respecting and nurturing people’s unique cultural identity. A crucial matter in this regard is accepting that the idea of community is

multi-dimensional. Across Melbourne, communities exist around shared language, for instance, or shared gender identities, shared histories, or shared beliefs. People often belong to more than one community. This is a concept known as “intersectionality”. It recognises that sometimes a combination of factors can interact to produce complex and stubborn

forms of inequity. Our framework includes the recognition of intersectionality as a guiding principle for its implementation. Ensuring health equity is not a simple matter – and we are committed to tackling it in even its most complex forms. We are one, for sure, but also many – and it’s important to do all we can to ensure all of us can sing that song in harmony.

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

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QUICK QUIZ

What sort of animal is the Platypus australis?

Who co-wrote and directed the 2019 film The Lighthouse, starring Willem Dafoe (pictured) and Robert Pattinson?

True or false: the order Blattodea contains both cockroaches and termites?

Steven Adams plays for which NBA basketball team?

Which French novelist was nominated for the first and second Nobel Prize in Literature, in 1901 and 1902?

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Win Butler and Régine Chassagne are members of which band?

The former Free City of Danzig is now known by what name?

Who did Naomi Osaka beat to win the 2020 US Open final?

Sharon Claydon currently represents which New South Wales electoral division?

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A facelift in 2012 saw a bright chrome grille, redesigned front and rear bumpers and revised rear lights. Inside, there’s aluminium-look details on the panels, and new seat fabrics. Thicker window glass and enhanced carpets improved cabin quietness. May 2014 saw Honda launch the second generation of its City. Slightly larger than before, with a boot capacity up by 30 litres to a whopping 536-litre capacity Honda rates it as “four in the golf bag scale”. It was fitted with a comprehensive kit of active and passive safety features as well as advanced communication technology. Power comes from a high-revving engine displacing 1.5 litres. This was refined in the 2014 gen-two City to give more performance with slightly less fuel use. The biggest change under the bonnet was the fitment of a CVT automatic in place of the conventional unit on the early cars. Handling is pleasant enough, with the City being happy to turn into corners and stable once in them. It’s happy to change direction and only when you are pushing it hard does

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Styling The bonnet-forward design has enabled the engine to be ahead of the front axle and seats compared with the previous model where the engine sat under the front seats directly above the axle. It also provides easier access to the engine bay, improved safety and greater stability and ride comfort. The wide track gives the vehicle a planted stance, while the solid sides of the front bumper have been rounded off at the grille to improve working in tight CBD spaces. Aerodynamics are enhanced by a raked windscreen and side mouldings, chamfered rear corners and five stabilising fins on the side of the rear lamps. French Vanilla is now the only paint choice.

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Engines / transmissions Interior Lack of a dedicated space for clipboard storage is a drawback, a centre console storage box as standard, replacing the existing console tray. Included in the new storage box is a removable in-box tray, an A4-sized binder rack, and a moveable partition at the rear of the box that can be used as a cupholder. Other range-wide standard equipment additions include front all-weather floor mats, 1.5-litre bottle holder and storage bin in each front door, with cup holders in the centre and on either side of the dashboard. There’s also a glovebox and spot to the left of the gearshift for small stuff.

Infotainment The multimedia system - Toyota’s latest - can be controlled via steering-wheel controls or the touchscreen that now offers pinch, swipe and flick gesture operation. The latter also incorporates AM / FM / DAB+ radio, USB and Aux inputs, full Bluetooth connectivity, satellite navigation with SUNA live traffic alerts, voice recognition, and Toyota Link apps including weather, fuel finder and travel times. HiAces will also come standard with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Other new applications include Siri eyes-free mode for iPhones and Miracast, which allows compatible smartphone screens to be duplicated onto the touchscreen. Delivering high quality audio are two front-mounted speakers.

All versions of the HiAce and Granvia are powered by Toyota’s 2.8-litre turbo-diesel four-cylinder engine, mated to an automatic transmission, with a six-speed manual gearbox also offered on HiAce LWB van. The turbodiesel engine develops 130 kW and 450 Nm when teamed with the six-speed automatic, however with the manual gearbox maximum torque is 420 Nm. In the HiAce Commuter, the turbodiesel engine produces maximum outputs of 120 kW of power and 420 Nm of torque.

Safety The addition of Toyota Connected Services automatically generates an emergency call to Toyota’s around-the-clock emergency call centre and relay the location of the vehicle in the event of a collision that requires intervention, or if an airbag goes off. Occupants can also manually trigger an emergency call to the call centre via an SOS button, allowing the determination of the vehicle’s location and co-ordination with emergency services. If the vehicle is reported stolen, Toyota Connected Services can help track the vehicle’s location through the stolen vehicle tracking service.

Driving The tried-and-tested diesel powerplant is muted and there’s little wind noise, leaving road

AT A GLANCE MODEL LINE-UP HiAce LWB van manual $44,230 HiAce LWB van automatic $46,230 HiAce LWB van 4-door auto $46,230 HiAce GL LWB van auto $47,230 HiAce Crew LWB van auto $49,230 HiAce SLWB van auto $54,230 HiAce SLWB GL van auto $55,230 HiAce SLWB Commuter bus auto $69,230 HiAce SLWB Commuter GL bus auto $72,230

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rumble to intrude into the cabin. Adding loads to the cavernous cargo area puts paid to much of this unwanted driving accompaniment. There was not much to argue with Toyota’s combined urban / highway fuel consumption figure of 8.2 litres per 100 kilometres, with the test vehicle recording 9.7 litres per 100 kilometres under city delivery duties and 6.0 litres per 100 kilometres on a highway run. The stop / start system is one of the best encountered in any vehicle, with instantaneous fire-up from rest. For the automotive equivalent of ‘anti-vaxxers’ it can be switched off.

Driver and passenger seats are shapely, with thick cushioning for comfort and support. They are finished in quality, durable fabric. The driver’s seat offers six-way adjustment for height, slide and recline. Payload is up to 1095 kg, while the van is rated to tow a 1500 kg braked trailer. With 1268 mm between the rear wheel arches, there’s room for two standard Aussie pallets. Total load volume is 6.2 cubic metres. Loading through wide side doors was easy thanks to their easy slide functioning. The vertical lift tailgate - no barn doors offered - is no friend to the forklift but is a handy shelter while manual loading in wet weather. Ride and handling on test improved with load, as you would expect from a goods hauler with rear-wheel drive. Inclines offered little limit to performance and filtering into motorway traffic presented no white-knuckle stress. Extensive glassed areas all round and large exterior mirrors were complemented by a single window in the left side door, giving the driver confidence in overtaking, or pulling out from the kerb. A reversing camera was especially welcome in tight parking manoeuvres.

Summary While the HiAce relied for many years on its solid reputation to lead the field, Toyota has been quick to add fine touches to the latest generation of the iconic van in a bid to stave off any challenges from close rivals.

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By Oliver Lees Less than a year after joining Woodend as a recruited player, Meg Grbac has been named the Hawks’ playing coach for the 2022 Riddell District Netball Season. The tall defender said she was excited to take on the opportunity. “Coaching is something I’ve wanted to get into for a whole and it just felt like the right timing,” she said. “The club is in a really great position across all the netball teams. Everyone has been so supportive of me” Grbac said she and her teammates were shocked when they heard Carly Arkinstall had decided to step away from the head coaching position. Arkinstall helped steer the club to its best finish in years, tallying six wins, three losses and a draw to sit in fifth place as the season wrapped up after 10 games. Both Grbac and Arkinstall were named in the RDNL’s Team of the Year and Grbac became the first Woodend player to claim the league’s highest netball honour, the Ryan Medal. “I can’t speak more highly of her [Arkinstall],” Grbac said. “She was always really encouraging last year, so it’s a bit of a disappointment. “Coaching is a challenging role. I’ve been lucky enough that I’ve seen and played with some other playing coaches so I can definitely take something out of what they’ve done.” Grbac has previously held coaching positions at her alma mater Penleigh Essendon Grammar School and at Victoria University with the Flames. She said next season the focus will be adding consistency to their game. “Last year was a completely new side, so I think we just need to continue to build,” she

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26. The Seattle Kraken are a new team in which US sporting competition?

29. How many teams are there in the WNBL competition? 30. Which NBA team has a nickname inspired by a 1993 movie?

Mark Webber 1. Western Bulldogs 2. Japan 3. Ten 4. Melbourne Stars 5. State Of Rest 6. Atlanta Braves and Houston Astros 7. Lleyton Hewitt and Joshua Eagle 8. South Africa 9. Wests Tigers 10. IPL (Indian Premier League) 11. Tony Gustavsson 12. 100-1 13. Josh Hazlewood 14. Sydney Swans' John Longmire 15. Tennis Australia 16. Three (Wellington Phoenix, Western Sydney Wanderers and Western United) 17. Training 18. Mark Steketee 19. Russia 20. Four (Minardi, Jaguar, Williams and Red Bull) 21. Canberra Raiders 22. Spain 23. Discus 24. Michael Jordan 25. Arizona Cardinals 26. The NHL 27. Bathurst 1000 28. Ben Stokes 29. Eight 30. Toronto Raptors

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Draper signs on as Sunbury Jets’ head coach Ben Draper had no hesitation in putting his hand up for the head coaching position for the Sunbury Jets Big V women’s state championship team. Draper was confirmed as the side’s new leader earlier this month after John White decided to shift from the women’s program to start coaching the Sunbury men’s. Draper said the Jets’ professionalism and success made the vacant coaching position immediately attractive. “Sunbury has such a good record and reputation, overall the program is well run, so that was really enticing to me,” Draper said. “It’s also the style of play they have, that I think is pretty much the same as my philosophy and style. “The transition is always easier when it’s something you’re familiar with and the club has such a smooth style of operations.” Draper said he also sees some key similarities between his one style of play and what is already

in place at the Jets. “I’m a defensive first coach, which is the same way that Kennedy [Kereama] has his junior program working to get out and attack at the defensive end,” he said. “That sort of thing I like to run with, and then we flow from defence and have a dynamic offence. It’s quite exciting basketball.” Draper joins the Jets with a wealth of experience under his belt. He played his own junior basketball at Bulleen and has remained involved in the sport ever since in several coaching capacities. In 2015 Draper served as head coach of the Bulleen men’s side, before moving on to serve as an assistant at Ringwood in NBL1 and Big V Championship. Sunbury Basketball Association coaching director Kennedy Kereama said Draper’s many postings at club’s across Victoria made him an excellent candidate for the position. “As you can see from Ben’s experience, he

has a great understanding of how to develop athletes at all levels from the grass roots to a national league level,” Kereama said. “He has an excellent track record when it comes to giving to his basketball community and has worked with some great coaches in his journey. We are very excited to see him continue to grow our women’s program at Sunbury.” Draper will be taking over from a Jets side that impressed before the season was cut short. But the team will be without two of their biggest offensive weapons in Jacinta Beckley and Orla O’Reilly. Following a stellar 2021 campaign, both Beckley (21.4 points per game) and O’Reilly (13.3 points per game) have agreed to play elsewhere next season. “We’re just so much looking forward to getting on the floor again and playing some basketball,” Draper said.

A Bulldog’s draft dream By Oliver Lees Flynn Lakey has developed quite the football resume ahead of this year’s AFL Draft. Last month the Gisborne Bulldogs prospect tied for first place in the prestigious NAB League best and fairest with Greater Western Victoria Rebels tall Josh Rentsch. The pair topped the tally with 12 votes, two points clear of Rentsch’s teammate Marcus Herbet in second place. Fellow Cannons player Zac Taylor also finished in the top 10 with seven votes. Both Lakey and Taylor were named in the NAB League Team of the Year on the interchange. Lakey joins a list of impressive fromer Morrish Medal recipients, including current AFL stars the likes of Hugh McCluggage, Clayton Oliver and Dyson Heppell. Lakey said he was humbled by the award, but was quick to dismiss whether it will have any bearing on his potential selection at the AFL Draft later this month. “I’m pretty stoked, I didn’t expect it at all,” he told Star Weekly. “It’s obviously a good feeling, but I’m not getting ahead of myself or anything, just trying to stay positive and I guess we’ll see what happens. “I’ve spoken with some people and a little with some clubs but I’m just trying not to get too worried about it.” It was an improved second season at the Cannons for the apprentice carpenter, who built on his reputation as a hard-ball winning midfielder. From 2019 to 2021, Lakey improved across all key statistical areas and finished the season averaging 23 touches. Speaking at last month’s virtual award ceremony, Lakey said using his handballing to find players in open space was something he had learnt at a young age. “I think just giving the first option is something you’re always taught,” he said. “If I see someone in a better position than I am, I just give the handball, and that’s where it comes from I guess. “It takes a while to develop that camaraderie and mateship when you get in a team, and that was slowly coming together. Last year we did a few things outside of football and that kept us close, so it’s good to have that back and hopefully we can see more football continuing in 2022.” This season Lakey has also had the opportunity to play senior football with his beloved Bulldogs due to ongoing restrictions that stopped NAB League play while regional footy continued.

Flynn Lakey formed a consistent piece in the Calder Cannons midfield this year.

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Lakey was part of a consistently dominant side while playing at Gisborne as a junior. “From as early as I could I played AusKick,” he said. “I think we won five or six junior premierships in the end. Every year besides under-16s. I’m not sure exactly what happened there.

“I’ve loved playing with the senior’s. It’s a really good bunch of boys down at the Doggies and it’s helpful for me to play against some guys with bigger bodies and some more experienced players.” The AFL Draft will take place on Wednesday, November 24.

Ben Draper has plenty of experience coaching across Australia. (Supplied)

Kyneton coach is confirmed Dianne Guest-Oakley will return as head coach of Kyneton for 2022 Bendigo Netball League season. Guest-Oakley led the A-grade side for three seasons between 2017 to 2019 before moving on to coach the newly formed under-17’s team. She’ll take over from Tylah Marchbank who coached the Tigers to a record of three wins and eight losses in a 2021 season that was limited due to COVID-19 restrictions. The season was ultimately cancelled before finals with Kyneton finishing in seventh place. Guest-Oakley said returning to coach the A-Grade side was always in her plans. “It’s something that I’ve wanted to strive toward for the club, to help build up the club and get coaches on board,” she said. “We were down to two teams one year but then we built up to four teams and a fifth. “We’ve struggled over the last few years so it feels good.” Guest-Oakley said the club will host trials soon to confirm its side for the upcoming season. “At this stage, we’ve just to see what happens,” she said. “We’re hoping for new and old to come to the club. I think given we’re a good family orientated club, and we’re just getting bigger and stronger is a big positive for us.” Elsewhere at the club Tayla Young has been named the new coach of the A-reserve team. Young has previously held a management position at the Glenroy Netball Club. Teghan Butler will spearhead the B-grade coaching team, while B-reserve best and fairest winner Kirsty Draper will act as playing coach for that side. “We are thrilled to announce the signing of five coaches across our five grades of netball – a significant achievement for the club,” Tigers netball director Loryn Savoia said. The Tigers are hosting trials on November 25, December 4 and December 7. To register, visit: www.kynetonfnc. com/netball Oliver Lees

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