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Indiana Lilly by a head No amount of rain or the absence of fans could tarnish last week’s triumph for Indiana Lilly, who snuck past Silent Command in the last straight to win the Kyneton Cup. Experienced jockey Craig Newitt steered the seven-year-old mare to first place across the 2012-metre race to mark its seventh and most notable win to date. Trained by Shea Eden and Jamie Dentith, Indiana Lilly entered the eight-horse race as second favourite with the punters behind Dark Dream. Although the race day was held without spectators, Kyneton & Hanging Rock Racing Club general manager Jon Dight said the club was looking forward to welcoming spectators back to the races in the near future.

A long road to recovery By Oliver Lees A key figure in the Macedon Ranges music scene believes the arts and events industry is “still a long way” from recovery after two years of changing COVID-19 restrictions. With more than 80 per cent of eligible Victorians having received two doses of a COVID-19 vaccine, the events industry has once again been given the green light to allow musicians and other creatives to perform in front of a live audience, albeit with density restrictions still in place. Macedon Ranges Music Festival organiser Jimmy O’Hare said although the changes were

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promising, it will be some time before the sector is able to perform at pre-pandemic levels. Already in the process of organising his own festival in March, Mr O’Hare said he had decided to only book Victorian artists due to the uncertainty of domestic border closures. “The high vaccination rate is promising but that’s just one issue,” Mr O’Hare said. “There are shows that aren’t going ahead, people still in isolation and ongoing border closures. “So it’s still going to be tough for a while yet, because a lot of it is an international industry.” According to the findings of a Victorian Parliament inquiry into the impact of

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Melbourne. Mr O’Hare said he welcomed the government funding, which he qualifies for, but would like to see more support for small venues and individual workers. “We’ll be OK, but my main concern is musicians and crew workers that aren’t really going to see access to this funding till next year,” he said. “Our general attitude is that we’re excited to putting on shows. “The world’s never needed live music more than it does now. I encourage everyone to get out and support shows and some merchandise music.”

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Safety works projected for Old Lancefield Road Macedon Ranges council has revealed its plan for Old Lancefield Road after a petition was lodged that requested all heavy vehicles be prohibited from using it. Council received the petition signed by 54 residents in March, all of whom were concerned with the volume of heavy vehicles using Old Lancefield Road for access to and from the Woodend Operations Centre and industrial estate in Woodend North. According to the notes of council’s public consultation, residents were concerned that there were no existing footpaths along

Old Lancefield Road, making it difficult for individuals to walk safely. Residents also raised the state of the road’s pavement as a point of concern and suggested a speed limit reduction from 100 km/h to to 80 km/h for the stretch north of Honeysuckle Road. Speaking at a recent council meeting, Macedon Ranges assets and operations director Shane Walden said council did not have the authority to prohibit heavy vehicle use on the road, but was exploring other avenues to improve safety.

“By working alongside Regional Roads Victoria, we should be able to quickly identify the best options available that ensure all of the community is able to use Old Lancefield Road,” Mr Walden said. “Council officers are investigating a proposal for a footpath along the west side of Old Lancefield Road reserve, to provide a separation between vehicles and pedestrians.” Mr Walden said despite council not having power to stop heavy vehicles using the thoroughfare, council had consulted directly

with business in the industrial estate to use Clancy’s Lane as an alternate route. Council officers also confirmed they had submitted a request to Regional Roads Victoria for a sign that would encourage the re-direction of traffic from Old Lancefield Road to Clancy’s Lane. Mr Walden said The Woodend Integrated Transport Study, which will provide further direction on the road’s upgrade, will be received by February or March next year. Oliver Lees

Skate park clean up call By Oliver Lees Susan Vulling wants to see Romsey Skate Park kept clean for the sake of her children and the community. In recent weeks, Ms Vulling and other members of the Romsey community have found broken glass and syringes at the park. As well as featuring a playground, the park also provides a thoroughfare to the Romsey Primary School and Romsey Kindergarten. Ms Vulling, a mother of three children, said this is not the first time this issue has reared its head.

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In February, about 70 community members attended a meeting organised by Macedon Ranges council in response to frequent incidents of broken glass scattered on the park’s footpaths and near its play areas. Ms Vulling said it had been a productive meeting, where council and Romsey Police had agreed to employ additional measures to stamp out the safety hazard. Council agreed to increase cleaning of the site and also installed an additional CCTV camera to monitor activity at the park after dark, and that they would share that footage with the police. But Ms Vulling said with the easing of restrictions, more broken glass and some discarded syringes had been spotted at the public space. “My biggest concern is the hazard it poses to the community, particularly preschool to school-aged children,” she said. Ms Vulling said she was encouraged by the efforts of council to address the issue, but couldn’t accept the unsafe conditions for Romsey’s children. “At times this is a daily problem. Ideally,

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I’d like to see the root cause of it solved. I understand it’s not the majority of people [causing this problem], maybe just a small group of six to 12 young people. “But if we can’t solve it, given it’s a colocation where kids are present, it needs to be cleaned up daily.” Macedon Ranges council assets and operations director Shane Walden the area is now cleaned on a daily basis, including broken glass. “Council reviews [CCTV] footage when an incident is reported or where criminal

behaviour is suspected. Footage is provided to Victoria Police on request,” Mr Walden said. Mr Walden said syringe disposal units would be installed in the toilets in the coming weeks, and that the Lancefield-Romsey Lions Club had recently received a $32,000 grant to design a new skate park with community engagement. “We encourage the community to immediately report any unsafe, illegal and/or antisocial behaviour to the police, and report any damage at the park to the council,” he said. Romsey police was contacted for comment.

The Gisborne Festival will not go ahead for the second year running as COVID-19 restrictions continue to impede the organisers’ ability to plan. Last week the Gisborne and District Lions Club announced the cancellation of the event, which was to be held on December 10. According to the statement, restrictions in place would allow only a “very limited number of patrons allowed to attend”. The Lions Club stated that the restrictions would not allow the club to put on a satisfactory festival that involved the community. When the festival last ran in 2019, the Gisborne District Lions Club, in collaboration with Bendigo Bank, organised a parade with 30 entrants as residents lined the streets to catch a glimpse of the display. The event also included 35 sponsors, 70 stall holds and two live music performances. The event also featured a fireworks display and a monster truck ‘monster ball’ for those in attendance. The club stated they are determined to bring the Gisborne Festival back to life in 2022.

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Moore creates mayoral history By Oliver Lees Experienced councillor Carly Moore has been elected as Hume’s new mayor, becoming just the second person, and first female, to be chosen to serve three terms in the municipality’s history. The mother of four was sworn into the role at a council meeting held last night, where she thanked outgoing mayor Joseph Haweil, her family, council staff and the community. Cr Moore previously served as the city’s mayor in 2018-19 and 2019-20, before Cr Joseph Haweil assumed the role for the past year. As a third generation resident of Hume, who has lived in the municipality her entire life, Cr Moore said she was looking forward to getting

on with the job. “I am extremely proud to have been elected as the mayor of Hume city for the coming year. “There is no greater honour than serving as mayor of the community in which you live, work and are raising your family. “Our community is important to me. I love living here and I want everyone who chooses to call Hume home to love it here too.” She said the council’s focus for the next year would be leading Hume’s recovery out of the pandemic. “In the same week as I take on the role of mayor, we are beginning to open up and I can feel a sense of optimism from our community. It is fantastic to see our community back in

our buildings,” she said. “Our community has endured an unequal burden of loss and suffering throughout the pandemic. Sadly, we lost too many of our residents, we had higher case numbers, significant economic impacts, and longer lockdowns. “Stimulating our visitor economy and creating jobs must be a key focus of our recovery efforts. “Currently, the Hume unemployment rate is 12.1 per cent. That’s almost 14,000 residents who are unemployed, and it’s almost double the rate of greater Melbourne at 6.6 per cent. That is unacceptable.” First term councillor Sam Misho will serve as deputy mayor.

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Haweil proud he led by example When Joseph Haweil’s parents resettled in Australia after fleeing persecution in their home country of Iraq, a career in politics was the last thing they would have expected for their son. “My family is part of a Christian minority that experienced human rights abuses that we couldn’t even imagine,” Cr Haweil said. “Speaking about politics was forbidden, so pursuing a career in local government was something that they couldn’t even comprehend. “They kept asking me: ‘Are you sure? Can’t you do something else?’ “But for me – I love it. Being mayor of a city is a job you would never want to give away.” Last week the councillor’s term as Hume mayor came to an end. Reflecting on his year in the position, Cr Haweil said his biggest challenge had been responding to the spread of COVID-19. As of November 2, a total of 12,572 cases had

been recorded in Hume, making it one of the most virus-prone areas in the country. Cr Haweil said he drew on his background in political science and history – which he studied before being elected – to help him develop a strategy to share reliable public health information to the city’s multicultural population. “A big part of what we’ve done in trying to lead the way in our COVID-19 response is that genuine community engagement. We are such a diverse community, with people coming from more than 160 different countries,” he said. “I think it’s helpful to have an understanding of the issues involved in certain people’s history, it can help create that connection necessary to get a message across.” According to Department of Health data for the last week of October, Hume recorded a 11.4 per cent growth in its double-dosed population, the biggest weekly increase of any council area

in the country. But Cr Haweil said the position had also presented challenges he hadn’t anticipated, including several allegations of misconduct levelled between Hume councillors. “In that sense, it has been challenging,” Cr Haweil said. “But my job is to try to lead by example. Anything that you’re engaged in within your capacity as an elected official should be framed in an attempt to serve the interests of the community. “Everyone has different ideas about how the city should be run … but despite these differences I think we’ve proven to be a high-functioning council.” Cr Haweil said introducing Hume’s first affordable housing policy was also a notable highlight of his term as mayor.

Meadow Valley ward councillor Sam Misho has been elected as Hume’s new deputy mayor. Cr Misho was elected to the council following last year’s local government elections. He replaces Cr Jack Medcraft as deputy mayor. Addressing the council following his election as deputy mayor, Cr Misho said: “If at the age of 15, when I was living in Baghdad, [I] was approached by a fortune teller to be told that I will one day walk for 14 hours escaping from Iran to Turkey due to a war that will erupt… and that I will be a refugee for two years, after which I will fly across the globe to Australia … to one day become a deputy mayor of a municipality responsible for more than 250,000 people, honestly, I would have said ‘yep, no worries’. “Having lived in Hume for more than 25 years, I’m eager to work for our community and our city. “I would like to thank … all the councillors for endorsing me. “I sincerely and genuinely thank you for your trust and confidence in me. “I will endeavor to make you proud and work closely with our newly appointed mayor, Carly Moore, whom I’ve found to be extremely professional, kind and a leader that I’m certain will build on the achievements of her former mayors, and capitalise on them. “Last but not least, I would like to thank my family for bearing with my busy schedule.” Michaela Meade

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Hume to proceed with soil Supreme Court challenge Hume council will proceed with its Supreme Court challenge to review a decision by Planning Minister Richard Wynne that will see testing and disposal of contaminated soil at a site in Bulla, despite a similar action levelled by Melton and Moorabool council having been dismissed. In April, Hume councillors voted unanimously to launch the legal challenge, following Mr Wynne’s approval of Hi-Quality Group’s planning scheme amendment for the site on Sunbury Road. The court action was filed following widespread community dissent of the potential impact the soil relocation project

would have on the environment and traffic congestion in Bulla and surrounds. The Hi-Quality site has since been chosen as the desired location for the soil relocation project, which will see three million tonnes of soil transported to Bulla as part of the West Gate Tunnel project. Mr Wynne also approved of the use and development of the Melbourne Regional Landfill at Ravenhall and Maddingley Brown Coal near Bacchus Marsh, but these sites were not ultimately chosen. In their Supreme Court challenge of this decision, Melton and Moorabool councils argued that Mr Wynne’s decisions were

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made by error of the law, citing the EPA’s decision late last year to revoke environment management plans for the sites. The plans were eventually approved earlier this year. Mr Wynne had made decisions to amend planning schemes of both councils, to allow for the spoil management at either proposed site. Supreme Court of Victoria Justice Melinda Richards said in her judgment that Mr Wynne’s decisions were not affected by jurisdictional error, or by error of law, and that his amendments to planning schemes of both councils were “valid”. Hume council planning and development

director Michael Sharp said the decision relating to Melton and Moorabool council’s Supreme Court challenge had no bearing on Hume’s individual court action. “The grounds for Hume City Council’s proceedings against the minister for planning, with respect to his decision to allow the dumping of contaminated soil at the Hi Quality site in Bulla, are different to those of Melton and Moorabool councils,” Mr Sharp said. Hume council’s trial is planned for February 4, 2022. Oliver Lees

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Shoppers flood back to Sunbury By Oliver Lees Retailers across Sunbury are rejoicing with the return of shoppers to their stores. On October 31, Victoria reached its target of vaccinating 80 per cent of its eligible population, allowing greater freedoms to be introduced, including the reopening of in-store retail. For the first time in months, retail stores were able to open their doors and travel restrictions between metropolitan Melbourne and regional Victoria were removed. Sunbury Autobarn owner Adam Mizzi said

the return of patrons had been a welcome sight. “I know for retailers there has been a bit of pressure because a lot of their staff haven’t been fully vaccinated,” he said. “But we’ve seen a really strong return, I would say almost back to pre-pandemic levels. Consumers are obviously feeling confident to come back and support their local businesses, the feedback generally from the Sunbury business community has been positive.” Mr Mizzi said the scrapping of restrictions between Sunbury and the Macedon Ranges was a major factor in the store’s quick bounce

back. “It’s really good to have that catchment area of the Macedon Ranges being able to come to their favourite stores and business. Probably a third of our total customers come from the Macedon Ranges,” he said. Things are also returning to normal on Evans Street, where Irelands Florist of Sunbury has started allowing customers to browse the range. Store owner Fiona Bens said the store had pivoted to providing click and collect bouquets over the lockdown period. She said the online trade had been enough

to stay alive, but the added foot traffic was a plus. Ms Bens said although the store could only welcome five patrons at a time due to density limitations, it was enough to accommodate the volume of customers at the store. “It’s really nice to have customers back in the door, I guess there’s a lot of people that are just so happy to browse,” she said. “They don’t tend to spend a lot of time in the store, maybe just do a lap and leave. It’s not like hairdressing and food where people need to sit down and spend more time. We’re lucky in that way.”

Time to get planting Louise Zambello is the president of the Sunbury Community Garden, she spoke with Oliver Lees about her favourite pastime. Where’s the best place to start for someone wishing to grow their own veggies? The area selected for your edible garden should be flat and receive reasonable amounts of sunlight and some shelter from the wind. Rule of thumb is that most vegetables need at least six hours of direct sunlight per day, although some leafy and root vegetables do grow in the shade. What are you looking to plant at this time of year? I’m on the tail end of harvesting my winter crop of peas, some early potatoes, cabbages, broccoli and cauliflowers. Spring –summer of course is the most bountiful growing season in our neck of the woods. On the agenda are carrots, potatoes, beetroot, pumpkin, beans, spring

onions, radishes, lettuces, corn, silverbeet, cucumber and zucchini. And naturally a stack of tomato plants for our very special Zambello family Italian tomato passata! Other than the plants and the vegetables, what do you get out of gardening? Gardening has always been one of my most rewarding, entertaining and healthy hobbies. Scientific evidence has shown that gardening is beneficial to those living with anxiety and depression and I know I certainly feel a sense of calmness when I’m in my garden. The Sunbury Community Garden is located at 2 Highgrove Street. To take a tour of the garden, contact: communitygardens@hume. vic.gov.au

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Submit your signature treat Macedon Ranges council is on the look-out for special pies and tarts to feature at the inaugural Macedon Ranges Autumn Pie & Tart Festival. Council is seeking submissions from bakeries, cafes, pubs, restaurants and cellar doors that have a unique autumn-themed submission that will feature in the Pie & Art Trail. Relevant businesses can submit their entries by Monday, November 15. Details: mrsc. vic.gov.au/autumn-fest

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A new and improved pavilion is now open at the Eric Boardman Memorial Reserve. The $820,000 upgrade of pavilion one at the Sunbury oval included a refurbishment of the change room facilities, a modern kitchen installation and an upgraded bar space for social club activities. The pavilion space is used regularly by Sunbury Little Athletics, the Sunbury & District Dog Obedience Club and the Sunbury Angling Club for club meet-up activities. Further works on pavilion two and three at the reserve are expected to be completed by 2022. These facilities are being improved to accommodate the more than 1200 members of the Sunbury Kangaroos and the Sunbury

Cricket Club. The upgrade works will assist the clubs’ efforts to improve female participation, with female-friendly change rooms installed as well as umpiring facilities, accessible toilets and general community space. Hume councillor Joseph Haweil welcomed the upgrades. “Sporting clubs and community centres are the backbone of our local community and for many, act as a second home which is why this investment for players, volunteers, and people young and old at this time is so important,” Cr Haweil said.

Homeowners are being warned to double-check the qualifications of the tradespeople installing safety mechanisms around their pools. Since December, 2019, all Victorian landowners have had to register any pool or spa on their premises with their local council, as a means of improving pool safety. Details: https://www.vba. vic.gov.au

Electoral boundary changes Victoria’s Electoral Boundary Commission (EBC) has released the new boundaries that will take effect at next year’s election. The suburb of Gowanbrae in the south-east of the Sunbury District will be added to the Niddrie District. Toolern Vale, formerly in the south of the Macedon District, will be added to Melton District. FOR BREAKING NEWS, VISIT Web: starweekly.com.au Sunbury & Macedon Ranges Star Weekly @starweeklynews @star_weekly

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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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Support for affordable housing By Oliver Lees An expert in housing research has welcomed the Macedon Ranges council’s introduction of an affordable housing policy. Last week, Macedon Ranges council announced a first-of-its-kind affordable housing policy in a bid to provide greater living options for very low, low and moderate income households. The draft policy follows a state government announcement of $5.3 billion investment into social and affordable housing across the state, with a minimum $30 million investment confirmed for the Macedon Ranges.

Australian Housing and Urban Research Institute (AHURI) head of development Tom Alves said the cash boost is much-needed, as housing availability for low income earners continues to dwindle. “I think it’s fair to say the problem of housing affordability as a problem is fairly widespread,” Dr Alves said. “This has been exacerbated by the pandemic. We’ve seen very tight rental markets in regional areas in recent times. We’re seeing the availability of some more affordable homes being taken up by slightly higher income households, so consequently people are getting squeezed out [of the housing market].”

But Dr Alves said establishing affordable housing options in regional areas such as the Macedon Ranges can present unique challenges. “Obviously for any person, but particularly for low income earners, accessibility to services and amenities is really important,” he said. “If you don’t own a car and can’t drive around in that way, proximity to public transport is a necessity.” According to council’s draft policy, an estimated 6.8 per cent, or 1740 households worth of housing options in the shire will need to accommodate those in the lowest pay bracket by the year 2036.

Dr Alves said this number was not particularly high, but believes a greater supply of housing in the shire could benefit those priced-out of the Melbourne market. “[The Macedon Ranges] is a particular type of place, one that is serving a mixture of people, some commuting into Melbourne others living locally,” he said. “We do need this kind of housing. It is important that people have access to what they need to live a decent life.” Macedon Ranges council is currently seeking feedback on its Affordable Housing Policy. To provide a submission, contact: mrsc@ mrsc.vic.gov.au

A true community cafe Sunbury cafe Krash & Co has taken out two prizes at this year’s Hume Business Awards. Owned by husband and wife duo Nicole Robinson-Beyerand Ashley Beyer, the cafe was recognised as the Business Leader of the Year as well as in the Visitor Economy category. In 2016, the pair started the business at the age of 25 at a location on Brooke Street. Ms Robinson-Beyer said she was honoured to receive the recognition after a difficult 18 months. She said she believed their focus on working with other local businesses had been the key to the cafe’s success. “Buying local, hiring local, everything was about keeping it local,” she said. “We saw so much potential in Sunbury, we didn’t feel the need to look for suppliers elsewhere. If it wasn’t for that ethos, we wouldn’t have half the connections we have

with the people today. “Ashley also wanted to bring food that was dietary sensitive. Paleo, gluten free, those sort of things, there wasn’t a lot of that in Sunbury at the time. “It really just opens doors and starts conversations when people know you’re open to collaborating and supporting one another.” Now in a newer, bigger location on Evans Street, Ms Robinson-Beyer said she was looking forward to serving the community with less restrictions in the way. Applications for the 2022 Hume Business Awards will open in May next year. Oliver Lees Krash & Co co-owner Ashley Beyer. (Supplied)

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Fine after youth workers injured By Oliver Lees The Department of Justice and Community Safety has been fined $100,000 following two assaults on youth justice workers by children at the Malmsbury Youth Justice Precinct. On November 4, a sentence hearing was held in the Melbourne Magistrates Court after the department pled guilty to two charges of failing to provide an appropriately safe working environment for its staff. A youth justice worker was unable to work for four months following an incident with a child, who struck the worker with a guitar in

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one of the precinct’s courtyards. The incident, which occurred in January 2018, left the youth justice worker with serious head and shoulder injuries that required surgery. The court ruled that the department had failed to provide a safe environment for the employee to do their work and did not

ensure their safety by informing them on the restrictions related to the access of guitars in the facility. In another incident, a youth justice worker was left with severe burns after a child poured hot liquid on his face. The child also punched and kicked the worker in a corridor of the precinct. The youth justice worker later developed post-traumatic stress disorder from the incident. The court ruled that it was reasonable for the department to provide a system of work to enforce the rule that no hot drinks were to be

taken out of the facility’s kitchen area. WorkSafe health and safety executive director Narelle Beer said the department could have prevented these incidents. “It’s not good enough for an employer to have workplace policies and procedures in place if their employees are not made aware of them or not properly instructed on how they should be applied,” Dr Beer said. “This is an important reminder to all duty holders that they must keep doing everything in their power to address the risks to the health and safety of their employees as they emerge.”

Love is in the air as Melbourne Airport reopens Hugs, celebrations and tears were flowing at Melbourne Airport last week as international flights returned. Many families were reunited for the first time in a couple of years, as rules surrounding arrivals were relaxed. As of last Monday, fully vaccinated expats were allowed to enter the country without having to quarantine. People arrived at Tullamarine from all over the world, while many people took to the sky to visit family. Qantas, Jetstar and Virgin Australia were among the airlines to start international fights, which many people took advantage of. Some state borders have also opened in recent weeks, with others set to open before Christmas. It wasn’t just passengers returning to the airport, with many people returning to work or starting new jobs.

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Airport Retail Enterprises general manager David Yallouz was among the people celebrating. Across the airport, 30 hospitality venues reopened their doors, including some run by Airport Retail Enterprises. Airport Retail Enterprises’ 15 food and beverage outlets will reopen in a staggered approach. The company is 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. Just four operated throughout lockdown. The company is looking to hire 200 staff in the coming months. “There is welcome change coming, the turning point is finally here for us,” Mr Yallouz said. “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. “Tourism, particularly air travel, was one of the first sectors hit and we expect it to be one of the last industries to emerge. “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. Virgin Australia’s Melbourne Lounge was among the areas to reopen as passengers returned. The lounge was refurbished during lockdown and will have a new menu. The airline said booking demand for Virgin Australia Melbourne to Sydney services has increased almost five-fold since the Victorian government roadmap was announced. Bookings for Melbourne toBali services have increased by 143 per cent in the past week. Tara Murray

Seb El Sen, waiting for his girlfriend Alice Young-Drew from New Zealand and, inset, the happy couple are reunited.

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Chloe, 7, and her mum Gabby Wilkes waiting for her grandparents.

Airport Retail Enterprises general manager David Yallouz, with staff Jenae Broomfield and Jordan Gillett.

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MY PLACE AMES Australia chief executive Catherine Scarth was recognised at the Victorian Training Awards last week, receiving the Lynne Kosky Memorial Award for Lifetime Achievement. She talks with Alesha Capone. springs to mind is the project in the gardens at Werribee Park – a partnership with Parks Victoria which has recently seen refugee volunteers, and other community groups, volunteer to produce fresh food for vulnerable families during lockdowns.

How did you feel to be announced as the recipient of the Lynne Kosky Memorial Award for Lifetime Achievement? I was totally shocked and hugely honoured to receive the award. The award was a recognition of the commitment and professionalism of everyone at AMES. It celebrates our world-class programs which everyone at AMES has a hand in delivering.

Given how multicultural the western suburbs are, do you think migration programs will be vital to ensure Australia’s economic recovery from COVID? The west of Melbourne, and particularly Wyndham, is one of the fastest-growing regions in Australia; and one of the most diverse. Migrants and refugees are attracted by existing communities, jobs and the availability of housing. We can see that increased migration will be an important part of Australia’s economic recovery from the COVID pandemic, so places like the west and north will be really important in this process.

Did you ever meet Ms Kosky? Not at AMES but before AMES, at The Brotherhood of St Laurence (BSL), when she was minister for education, she was a great supporter of our programs to assist young people at risk of leaving school early.

What do you enjoy most about your work with AMES? I enjoy meeting people who have come from different parts of the globe and who bring interesting perspectives, cultures and stories. I also enjoy the idea that we at AMES are supporting people to build new lives in Australia – some who are fleeing conflict or persecution but who nevertheless have amazingly positive outlooks on life. As these

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You’ve have been at AMES for more than 13 years? I joined AMES in 2008 in a new role leading our community programs and developing a research and policy capacity, which now does amazing work documenting what works and providing evidence-based policy advice to government and others. Before AMES I worked at the BSL in a number of roles, developing social enterprises and running community and education programs. people establish themselves and start to make contributions to society in all sorts of ways our work is helping to build a modern, diverse but cohesive Australia. We do support people who have been through difficult times but I never cease to be amazed and inspired by their resilience and their determination to build new lives in Australia for themselves and their children.

Working at AMES, are you often in the northern and western suburbs? I spend a lot of time in Melbourne’s west and north at our sites and other places. It is where a large proportion of our refugee and migrant clients eventually settle – joining already established vibrant communities. We’ve had some amazing experiences with migrants and refugees settling Melbourne’s west. One that

What is AMES is working on or towards at the moment? We are currently supporting a large number of Afghan refugees who were part of the airlift out of Kabul in August. Many arrived with just a passport and the clothes they were wearing, so we have been supporting them initially with accommodation, clothing and basic necessities. As they find their feet, this work will transition to support in finding educational and employment pathways as well as connecting them with local communities and the broader society. Many of the Afghans will also end up settling in the west and north of Melbourne. Details: see https://www.ames.net.au/about/ make-a-donation

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Shaun Keenan in his Gisborne home studio.

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A comic idea, turned into reality Shaun Keenan is a self-confessed comic book nerd — and he wears that like a badge of honour. But Shaun doesn’t just read comics, he produces them too as he explained to Oliver Lees.

ince starting his own company COMICS2MOVIES in 2007, Shaun’s work has evolved from designing sketches based on movie posters, to creating his own anthology that is currently the number one selling independent comic in Australia. Next year, the Gisborne resident will release a graphic novel adaptation made to accompany the Occupation film franchise, a trilogy of sci-fi films available to viewers on Netflix around the world. “Everytime I talk about it, I can’t help but smile,” he said. “The comic book industry in Australia is not very easy to navigate. I’ve made a lot of mistakes along the way. That’s why I’m really proud of COMICS2MOVIES. “To have reached this point, and to have these things next to my name, it feels like we’re starting to reach that next echelon.” Growing up in Melbourne’s north in the 1980s, Shaun feasted on the classic comic books of Jim Lee from an early age. “I always struggled to read, and I think it was my Mum who first gave me a comic book. I would have been about seven,” he said. “I think being a teenage boy who was into comics, but who also wanted to fit in with the cool kids, I kind of ventured away from it a little bit. “It wasn’t until I was in my late 20s and early 30s that I made a change. “I was working as a store manager at Optus. My wife came up to me and asked what I wanted to do with my life. I remember being a little taken aback. “So I thought about it, and I came to the realisation that I’d kind of just plodded through life and got roles that came to me. “And so I started to think about what I really enjoyed. I have always been a massive movie fan, and so that’s where I came up with the idea of COMICS2MOVIES.” With the backing of his family, Shaun started attending regular comic book conventions.

Shaun Keenan wants to encourage others to forge a career in comic books.

“I was very, very naive,” he said. “It was a pretty barren landscape, but that was exciting because it felt like there was a gap in the market.” As Shaun describes it, the first challenge became learning the ins and outs of what goes into writing a comic book. For example, unlike a novel, which is written with minute detail, comics are shorter in length and captured through individual frames. Another speed bump in Shaun’s grand plan was that he was not a confident drawer. “I can’t draw to save my life, so I usually do the writing,” he said. “Now I have several different artists working and I discovered I had a knack of picking up good talent.” Shaun found the best path forward was to take his knowledge and management skills to seek out talent that could bring his ideas to life. And as he started to build his business from the base up, graphic novels themselves started to enjoy a spike in popularity. Popular sci-fi, fantasy and action film

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producers started to employ graphic novelists to bring script ideas to life. Films such as 300 and The Umbrella Academy were all investing in comics to accompany their releases. Shaun said the crowdfunding platform Kickstarter became a new space for creatives to gain financial backing. Earlier this year, Hollywood star Keanue Reeves launched his own comic series BRZRKR on the platform, and it has since become the most pledged item in the site’s history, with over $1.4 million earned in donations. “Since 2017, the graphic novel industry has increased year-on-year faster than any other printed material,” he said. “You used to only be able to get graphic novels in comic book stores, but now you can get them anywhere. That misconception of it [comics] being just for kids has also been broken.” Therein lies the next exciting challenge for Shaun, as he describes it. Following the success of his original anthology The Xtreme Champion Tournament,

Shaun is now in a position where he can employ Australian artists to get the job done. With the work starting to pile up, Shaun said he’s eager to make his publishing company an avenue for fellow comic book enthusiasts, one that didn’t exist when he was finding his own way in the industry. “I’d really love to do more of that mentoring side,” he said. “There is no clear pathway at the moment, and a lot of talent ends up going overseas. The idea is to be able to retain that talent, and I’ve always prided myself on making sure my artists are paid for their work. “There’s that misconception that when you talk about comics you’re only talking about superheroes. “But what people don’t realise is that comics and graphic novels can be just as diverse as people are from one another.” COMICS2MOVIES’ Occupation graphic novel series is expected in March next year. For more information, visit: www. comics2movies.com.au

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR WANT YOUR EVENT LISTED? Community Calendar is made available free of charge to not-for-profit organisations to keep the public informed of special events and activities. Send item details to Star Weekly Community Calendar, Corner Thomsons Road and Keilor Park Drive, Keilor Park, 3042, or email to westeditorial@starweekly.com.au by 9am Wednesday the week prior to publication

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.

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

Connect with nature Come along to this free community event at the Sunbury Global Learning Centre, to be nourished with ideas about how we can all deepen our connection to nature and with each other, while appreciating our precious native grasslands. The event will run from 9am to 4pm on Sunday, November 21. Bookings required. ■ melissado@hume.vic.gov.au

The photograph of the week shows Steve Weston with a mural at the Werribee Bowls Club. (Joe Mastroianni) 255785_01

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

players for its women’s program for the upcoming North West Metropolitan Cricket Association season. A friendly and welcoming environment, the club welcomes all abilities and ages. The side trains on Thursday nights and plays on Sundays. ■ http://ow.ly/WRGg50GCXrC

Live music in Macedon

Business networking

Macedon Railway Hotel will welcome back guests to Annie Hall next year with gigs booked from January through to May. Head to the hotel’s website to secure your spot. ■ macedonrailwayhotel.com.au/live-shows

StartNorth is inviting local businesses to come together for a monthly networking event, to help promote your business, products and services. At 12 Dimboola Road, Broadmeadows, on Thursday, November 11, 8-9.30am. Places limited. ■ startnorth@hume.vic.gov.au

Hannah Gadsby

Shrek outdoor cinema The Music In The Sticks crew is hosting an outdoor cinema that will be screening the movie Shrek at Dixon Fields, Gisborne on Friday, November 19. The event will start at 6pm with all ages welcome. All attendees 16 and above must be fully vaccinated as per state government guidelines. Tickets: $2 per person. ■ 5422 0333

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

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

Female cricket Burnside Springs United is looking for

Welcome baby Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children aged up to six years of age will be welcomed to Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung Country by a local elder as part of Hume’s Welcome Baby to Country ceremony. The ceremony is an acknowledgement of the local Boorais connection to the traditional lands of the Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung and Gunung-Willam-Balluk clan. The ceremony provides an opportunity to come together as a community to celebrate living culture. On Tuesday, November 25, 11am-noon. Registration required. ■ bit.ly/2XOjf7D

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

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

Be connected

AL-ANON meets

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

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

Gurra open garden In support of Red Cross, the Red Cross Ballan Branch would like to invite you to the Gurra Open Garden. For $10 per person – and school children for free – come down to 2081 Ballan Meredith Road, Mount Wallace on Saturday, November 20, 10.30am to 3.30pm. Tickets available on the day, EFTPOS available, and all money raised will go towards Red Cross

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

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

BinGO MOVE 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

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

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

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 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, 0418 377 336

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FEATURING ... MY BUSINESS

Advertising feature

Morgan’s IGA celebrates a golden business milestone Morgan’s IGA is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. Jack and Audrey Morgan founded the business in 1971 when they opened their first supermarket in Melton, under the Tuckerbag banner. A 100 per cent family-owned and operated business, Jack and Audrey Morgan’s sons Roger, Neal and Peter later expanded the brand into other towns. Now, Morgan’s IGA has stores in Melton, Sunbury, Gisborne, Delahey and West Sunshine. Roger’s son Jay and Peter’s son William are both heavily involved in the business, carrying on their family’s legacy and proudly representing the Morgan name.

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As a community-based business, Morgan’s IGA is pleased to be able to give back to the local area. Through sponsorships, donations and more, Morgan’s is able to support the community that has been expanding with it as a business over the past 50 years. “We’ve been running the business for ages, and I’ve been around the whole time,” said managing director Neal Morgan. “We have some employees that’ve been here for decades, and the customers love seeing their familiar, friendly faces.” Ross Brancatisano has worked at Morgan’s IGA for 20 years, while fellow staff members Judy Corrall and Gerry Patmore have been a part of the team for an impressive 40 years. Employing locals young and old, Morgan’s IGA is proud to provide an exceptional level of service and high quality products to customers. One cent from each IGA-branded product marked with the Community Chest logo is

set aside for a local group or charity, which is chosen at the end of the year and receives the funds raised throughout the past 12 months. Two organisations supported by Morgan’s IGA are Reach, providing workshops for young people run by young leaders, and the Country Fire Authority. It is set to be an exciting 18 months ahead for Morgan’s IGA, with significant store developments in the works.

Above: Judy Corrall, Gerry Patmore, Neal Morgan, Peter Morgan and Ross Brancatisano. (Damjan Janevski) 255639_01

Left: The original Morgan’s IGA began under the Tuckerbag label in Melton 50 years ago. (Supplied)

For member rewards, weekly specials and locations, visit www.morgansiga.com.au

Where to pick up your FREE SUNBURY & MACEDON RANGES Bulla BP Service Station - Bulla 84-86 Bulla Road Bulla Jack McKenzie Community Centre 11 Green Street Clarkefield Coach and Horses Inn - Clarkfield 50 Station Street Diggers Rest FoodWorks 22 Glitter Road Diggers Rest Diggers Rest Post Office 76 Old Calder Highway Diggers Rest Houdinis Cafe e Cucina 52-56 Old Calder Highway Gisborne Gisborne Village Fresh Brantome Street Gisborne Morgan’s SUPA IGA Gisborne Brantome Street Gisborne Brad Teal Real Estate - Gisborne 40 Aitken Street Gisborne Kennedy Hunt Real Estate - Gisborne 33 Brantome Street Gisborne Gisborne Real Estate - Gisborne 38 Brantome Street Gisborne Raine & Horne Real Estate 42 Brantome Street Gisborne Gisborne Library 8 Hamilton Street Gisborne Foodworks - Gisborne 24 Hamilton Street Gisborne Macedon Ranges Health Service 76 Hamilton Street Gisborne Gisborne Nursing Home - The Oaks 5 Neal Street Gisborne Puma Service Station Gisborne 23 Robertson Street Gisborne Caltex Service Station - Gisborne 4 Station Street Kyneton Kuppers Fuel Stop - Kyneton 199 Burton Avenue Kyneton RT Edgar Real Estate - Kyneton 10 High Street Kyneton Kyneton Newsagency 95 Mollison Street Kyneton Kyneton Shire Offices 129 Mollison Street Lancefield Lancefield Newsagency 18 High Street Macedon United Service Station - Macedon 313 Black Forest Drive Macedon IGA Supermarket - Macedon 20 Victoria Street Macedon Macedon Newsagency 25 Victoria Street Malmsbury General Store 75 Mollison Street Monegeeta Newsagency 2076 Melbourne-Lancefield Road Mount Macedon Mt Macedon Post Office 341 Mt Macedon Road Riddells Creek Riddells Creek Nursery 675 Kilmore Road Riddells Creek Riddells Creek Post Office 80 Main Road Riddells Creek Foodies - Riddells Creek 86-88 Main Road Riddells Creek Riddells Creek Supermarket 2 Station Street Romsey Chess Property - Romsey 102 Main Street Romsey IGA Supermarket - Romsey 107 Main Street

Sunbury Leeburn and Co Real Estate - Sunbury 6 Brook Street Sunbury Sunbury Newsagency 14 Brook Street Sunbury The Jolly Miller cafe Shop 2/2 Brook Street Sunbury The Jolly Miller cafe Shop 2/2 Brook Street Sunbury The Local Sunbury Bottleshop Shop 2b/15-17 Dornoch Drive Sunbury Goonawarra General Store 23-25 Dornoch Drive Sunbury Sunbury Neighbourhood House 531 Elizabeth Drive Sunbury Brad Teal Real Estate Sunbury 54 Evans Street Sunbury Reliant Real Estate 11/114-126 Evans Street Sunbury Muffin Break Shop 2/24 Evans Street Sunbury Sunbury Square Shopping Centre Shop 2-28 Evans Street Sunbury Terry White Chemist 83-85 Evans Street Sunbury Gap Road Medical Centre 46 Gap Road Sunbury United Fuel Sunbury 47 Gap Road Sunbury 7-Eleven Sunbury 128 Gap Road Sunbury Asia Finest Shop 4&5, 106-126 Gap Road Sunbury Puma Service Station Sunbury 96 Horne Street Sunbury Woolworths Supermarket 25-47 Horne Street Sunbury Big W - Sunbury 25-47 Horne Street Sunbury BP Service Station 53-55 Horne Street Sunbury Sunbury Day Hospital 7 Macedon Street Sunbury Hume Council Offices - Sunbury 40 Macedon Street Sunbury Sunbury Information Centre 43 Macedon Street Sunbury Sunbury Library 44 Macedon Street Sunbury Community Health Centre Unit 12-28 Macedon Street Sunbury McKwen Drive Milk Bar Shop 1-3 McEwen Drive Sunbury Foodworks Bottlemart on Melba 16 Melba Avenue Sunbury Foodworks on Melba 16-18 Melba Avenue Sunbury Melba Cafe 22 Melba Avenue Sunbury Mitchells Lane Milk Bar 192 Mitchells Lane Sunbury Just Planet 37 O’Shannesy Street Sunbury An Apple a Day Natural Health Store 49 O’Shannesy Street Sunbury The Spotted Owl 93 O’Shannesy Street Sunbury Cafe Circe 109 O’Shannesy Street Sunbury IGA Supermarket - Sunbury 98-122 O’Shannesy Street

Sunbury Killara Family Store - Sunbury 57 Phillip Drive Sunbury Strathearn Glen Corner Store 10 Strathearn Drive Sunbury Sacco & Saba Cafe 2/20-30 Sussex Street Sunbury Rosenthal Shopping Centre 90 Vineyard Road Tylden Tylden Store 36 Trentham Road Woodend Keatings Real Estate - Woodend 83 Calder Highway Woodend Coles Supermarket - Woodend 61 High Street Woodend II cafe 66 High Street Woodend Andrews Cafe 77 High Street Woodend Fox in the Chamber 90 High Street Woodend Jellis Craig Real Estate - Woodend 91 High Street Woodend Maison Maloa Licensed Cafe & Gifts 95 High Street Woodend Woodend Newsagency 101 High Street Woodend Paysanne Cafe 112 High Street Woodend Bourkies Bake House 115 High Street Woodend RT Edgar Real Estate - Woodend 124 High Street Woodend BP Service Station - Woodend 130 High Street Woodend Woodend Community Centre High Street & Forest Street

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PUZZLES No. 054

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.

easy

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DOWN Performing (6) Shaping garment (6) Sequence of songs (8) Condiment (4) South Asian republic (10) Vehicle propelled by explosive thrust (6) The practice of flying aircraft (8) Commonplace (8) Make possible (10) Scientific investigation of crime (8) Ponder (8) Servant (8) Famous dog (6) Gambling house (6) Association (6) Fictional bear (4)

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Kia’s electrified crossover SUV By Ewan Kennedy, Marque Motoring Kia Australia has launched into its electric future in a big way with hybrid, plug-in hybrid and full-electric versions of the Niro crossover SUV. Each of the three powertrains is offered in two trims, S and Sport. Our road test review was of the Hybrid version in Sport trim. It’s the one we feel is most likely to appeal to typical folks concerned about minimising air pollution, but unable, or unwilling to pay the almost $17,000 more for the full electric version. Again, it’s time for me to launch into my criticism of our governments who are more interested in keeping coal miners happy than in providing clean air. Indeed, some of our elected officials who are still denying the facts that our climate is warming. Another reason for me not testing the full electric is that we live in an apartment and there’s no power point within cooee of our parking spot.

Styling The shape is neat and tidy and - unlike too many in this class - it has a rear end that put luggage capacity ahead of style. We like that. Interestingly, the radiator grille closes to improve aerodynamics when full engine cooling isn’t required, such as during cold weather. Somewhat oddly the full electric model has a grille when none is required. It seems like people don’t like to have vehicles’ fronts without a grille, but Kia certainly not the only company to do this. The grille has Kia’s traditional ‘tiger nose’ styling, which is integrated neatly into the frontal shape.

Interior Part-leather/part-cloth seat trim give it an upmarket look and feel. Dual zone air-conditioning is handy because it gets the complete interior down to a decent temperature faster - which is very handy in Australia as we head into what may be a hotter than average summer.

The radiator grille closes to improve aerodynamics when full engine cooling isn’t required. (Pictures: Supplied)

Infotainment An 8.0-inch touchscreen media system controls wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto and a six speaker DAB digital radio. Which isn’t as fashionable as multi-multi speaker systems in some car these days, but is sound fine.

Engines / transmissions The Hybrid and Plug-In Hybrid drivetrains both have a 1.6 petrol engine with outputs of 77.2kW of peak power and 147 of torque. It works alongside a permanent magnet synchronous electric motor. There’s an additional maximum output of 32kW for the Hybrid and 44.5kW for the plug-in model with torque of 170Nm in both cases. Combined system output for both the Hybrid and PHEV is 104kW and 265Nm. For the Plug-In Hybrid energy is stored in a pair of Lithium-Ion polymer batteries with 360 Volts combined. One battery is under the rear seat and one under a panel in the boot floor. They have a combined capacity of 24.7Ah and 8.9kWh with a weight of 117kg. Both models drive the front wheels through a six-speed dual-clutch automatic with the ICE and electric motor use determined by driving conditions and the drive mode selections by the driver. In normal operating conditions the Hybrid system uses electric drive from a standstill and during gentle acceleration, such as in stop-start city traffic. Under full acceleration the engine works with the electric motor to provide optimum drive. At constant cruising speeds the default is power assist mode with the petrol engine providing the main drive. Excess torque created in these circumstances can be stored by the battery. During deceleration the regenerative braking system harvests energy and stores it in the battery.

Safety The Niro has been given a crash safety rating of five. Features that assist you to avoid, or at least mitigate injuries to occupants include forward braking that can detect and brake for cars at speed from eight km/h to 180km/h. It has pedestrian and cyclist detection that works between 8.0km/h and 70km/h. To make life simpler for the driver there is lane keep assist that works from 55km/h to 180km/h. It doesn’t just warn the driver but also by actively steering the car back into its lane. There’s also lane-follow assist, which will keep the car in the centre of the lane, this does depend on the lane marking are easy for the cars to ‘see’. Again, it works from zero to 180km/h but only works when active cruise control is on.

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didn’t reach Australia until 2021. Its handling doesn’t feel as though it’s had the extensive mods that are often made by local Kia engineers. It’s competent enough but don’t expect anything exciting in the way it handles.

There’s more steering wheel free play than we like. The instant reaction to the accelerator which is such a feature of any electric vehicle is fun. Obviously, this disappears when the electric motor isn’t operating when the batteries are flat. However, the batteries do sometimes pick up a bit of charge when your slowing down or descending hills so there’s a little extra punch off the line at times. We found it came close to the officially recorded electric-only driving range of 58 kilometres. Petrol consumption is pretty good the overall range sitting around 500 to 800 km when we ran the Kia without the assistance of the battery. Kia’s seven-year unlimited kilometre warranty, seven-year capped price servicing and seven-year roadside assist apply across the Niro range with the exception of the high voltage battery and electric motor which are covered by a seven-year 150,000km warranty.

Miles ‘excited’ to lead Romsey netball in 2022 First time senior coach Leigh Miles is looking forward to the challenge of leading Romsey in the Riddell District Netball League 2022 season. A mainstay at the club, Miles has previously coached Redbacks juniors teams to three consecutive premierships. He said he was excited to fill the role and to get to know the A-grade team. “At the presentation night I mentioned that if they were short [of a coach] to keep me in mind, because I was happy to help out the club. I wasn’t really expecting it to be for A-grade, but I’m excited,” he said. The Redbacks will be hoping to bounce back from a difficult 2021 campaign where the team was unable to find a win from 10 outings. The shortened 2021 season marked a significant departure from the 2019 season when Romsey finished in fourth with 11 wins

and five losses. That year they fell just four points short of a preliminary final berth, losing the semi final by four points to eventual grand finalists Macedon. Miles said he hadn’t had a chance to sit down with the players yet, but hoped he could carry the same approach to coaching he’d developed with the juniors. “I think players, in all aspects of life, perform better if they’re happy. They have to be able to enjoy their netball to do a good job,” he said. “I don’t like to be a sergeant. Obviously they need to know when to switch on and switch off, but everyone wants to enjoy what they’re doing and generally I’ve had more success that way. “Obviously they’ll be more mature, so instead of the parents getting upset with me, it’ll be the girls themselves. It won’t be as much

about learning the basics, but the game plans and playing with intensity I’m sure will be similar.” The Redbacks also confirmed coaching appointments for their football sides. Dual Redbacks premiership player Phil Lobb has taken on the reserves coaching role while Paul Kennedy will return as the club’s senior coach for 2022. Miles said the club is currently in the process of organising a trial day for new netball players. “If anyone is willing to come and have a try out, we’re recruiting hard for anyone who wants to stay fit and have some fun playing netball,” he said. If you’d like to get involved, contact Romsey netball co-ordinator Sam Richardson on 0421 347 458. Oliver Lees

Leigh Miles will take up his first senior netball coaching job at Romsey next season. (Supplied)

Call for more women to play cricket

Former Sunbury Lions player Josh Goater is hoping to hear his name read out at draft night later this month. (Damjan Janevski) 256489_05

Goater eyes AFL draft By Oliver Lees Sunbury Lions product Josh Goater is doing his best to stay calm ahead of this year’s AFL national draft. “It’s obviously on my mind that the draft is coming up, but I’m just trying to keep focused, and whatever happens, happens,” Goater said. “I’ve put a season together which I’ve been happy with so it’s the sort of thing where you have to wait for it to sort itself out.” A Sunbury local, Goater played the entirety of his junior football with the Lions, where he won two premierships. He said he first properly entertained the idea of playing in the AFL after stringing together some impressive performances while playing for Vic Metro in under-16s. At that time he made the choice to ditch his cricket commitments with Sunbury Cricket Club in order to focus on developing his football skills. The road to this year’s draft hasn’t been short of challenges for the 18-year-old, with COVID-19 creating intermittent interruptions to football over the past two years.

This included the cancellation of this year’s AFL Draft National Combine, where the country’s most promising draft prospects are put through a series of drills and tests as a last-ditch attempt to impress AFL recruiters. Goater said it was disappointing not to be able to participate despite being invited, but it hadn’t discouraged his ambition of reaching the professional level. “It would have been a pretty good experience and opportunity to put my best foot forward, but you just have to deal with whatever it is you have to do,” he said. “It’s been a lot of ups and downs, and everyone’s in the same boat. You just have to make sure you’re ticking all the boxes. “I’ve had the dream of playing AFL footy for a while now. I’ve just been focused on continuing my training and preparation, because you don’t know when you could be playing, it could be next week or next month.” Despite the unorthodox season, Goater has established himself as a versatile role player in this year’s draft class. Playing for the Calder Cannons this season

he averaged 24 disposals, two tackles and five marks across seven games, and was given the opportunity to run out for Essendon in the VFL. Goater was also able to play three senior matches with the Sunbury Lions senior team alongside his older brother Luke, before the NAB League season began. At 190 centimetres, Lions coach Travis Hodgson commended Goater’s athleticism and professionalism, saying his best game came when playing across half back. Goater said he was happy with his form in the backline, but recently had been working on his skills in the midfield as well. “I think I can play some good footy in the midfield. I mentioned that I wanted to have a midfield role and it’s something that my coaches at Sunbury and Calder were really supportive of,” he said. “Being at Essendon [VFL] for training twice a week, it’s a pretty professional environment that shows you where you need to be in the coming years.” The AFL national draft will be held on November 24.

Sunbury Cricket Club president Brendan Doyle wants to see women’s cricket boom at his club. For the past two seasons, Sunbury’s pioneering women’s side has put in strong performances competing in the Victorian Cricket Turf Association and the Gisborne District Cricket Association, reaching the semi final in both competitions. But one week shy of its third year, Doyle said the club is campaigning hard to get even more women and girls on the field. “Sunbury is a big town, so I am surprised with our numbers not being higher,” he said. “I’d love to see more girls and women playing the game. It doesn’t matter if you’re a beginner or a 20-year veteran, we’re all about participation and giving it a go.” As a whole, the popularity of the sport in the GDCA has grown. The association will welcome two new teams this year with Lancefield adding a second side and Macedon joining for its first knock. At Sunbury, Doyle said the Junior Blast cricket program was attracting a lot of girls to the sport, but there was a still a gap in interest at the senior level. “We’ve seen a big push in the AFLW with young girls playing at the Calder Cannons, but I think Cricket Victoria needs to look at women’s participation,” he said. “Obviously at the professional level it’s getting some popularity, but it doesn’t seem to be filtering down to the suburban level. “It’s a really enjoyable day with the T20 format, the games don’t go too long and it’s a very family-orientated environment.” The Roar will play its first game of the season against Macedon next weekend. Doyle said the club is still willing to accept those wanting to give cricket a shot. If you’d like to get involved contact Brendan on 0426 244 187. Oliver Lees

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