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Teenage marksman At the age of 17, Hugo Lobb has already compiled an impressive resume in the field of archery. The Riddells Creek resident holds 11 national records and has competed internationally against adults, earning a gold medal at an event in Sydney. With his high school exams now in the rearview, Lobb says he’s already focused on his next target. Page 19.

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No to meditation retreat By Oliver Lees Macedon Ranges council has knocked back a proposal for a meditation retreat centre in Tylden, as councillors argued the development would conflict with the shire’s strong principles of environmental protection. The application for the development at 286 Central Road included plans to extend the existing building that would allow a maximum of 10 visitors to the centre at any one time. An eight space car park would also be developed on the 11-hectare property, which is surrounded by homes and other properties used for farming. The land is covered by Farming Zone and

Environmental Significance Overlay and received four public objections. The site was previously approved for use as a meditation retreat centre in 2016, but the permit ultimately expired before the project commenced. The officer’s recommendation suggested councillors approve of the application, stating it “aligns with policy that advocates economic development and protection/retention of agricultural land”. The officer’s recommendation also stated the application was a good example of how a non-agricultural use can be compatible with agricultural standards, without impacting surrounding properties.

In March, Macedon Ranges council formally declared a climate emergency. Councillor Rob Guthrie said the shire had to honour its commitment to protecting land of agricultural significance. “Councillors are aware that this allotment had a permit for a similar use five years ago, but a lot has changed in that time as we are much more aware of global warming,” Cr Guthrie said. “The Local Government Act 2020 requires council to consider climate change as an overshadowing and guiding principle. “To quote the words of a song that I love, ‘from little things, big things grow’. We’ve got to be prepared to take whatever steps are necessary to consider that climate change declaration.”

Cr Anne Moore said despite a permit previously being issued, that permit had experienced breaches, including the unauthorised use of a water course, which caused flooding and death of some livestock located on an adjoining property. Cr Geoff Neil, who supported the development, said he agreed the applicant could “enhance their agricultural skills”, but ultimately believed the environmental concerns were overblown. “Does it really matter whether I suck oxygen in Gisborne or Kyneton or Romsey or Lancefield … is this going to endanger the planet, as has been made out? The short answer is no,” Cr Neil said.

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Shire storms break SES record The two major storm events to hit the Macedon Ranges this year have been identified as the busiest periods in the history of the Victorian State Emergency Service (SES), according to new data. In June, extreme wind and rain combined to cause major damage across the state, but most significantly in the Macedon Ranges, Hepburn shire, the Dandenong Ranges and the Latrobe Valley. The SES data, released earlier this month,

pinpointed this storm – which resulted in more than 10,000 requests for assistance – as the single biggest emergency response demand in the service’s history. The second busiest period occurred less than a month ago, when SES volunteers responded to a total of 9898 requests between October 29 and November 4. The majority of those call-outs were for fallen trees (7000), followed by building damage (2000) and flooding (200). Gisborne SES media officer Ross Evans said this month’s extreme winds caused less

damage than the June storms, but there was still significant work to be done. “There was one [fallen tree] in the carpark at Gisborne Village and another branch in front of Jolly Miller that, thankfully, happened early because they could have caused a bit of damage to vehicles had they been in the carparks at the time,” Mr Evans said. “We had several trees on Bacchus Marsh Road which caused a few traffic delays as we needed to close the road while we cleared the trees. A big thanks to the Gisborne Police for their help managing traffic.”

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Spirits were high in the shire on November 6 as Barry McDonald debuted as the town crier to celebrate the 10 year anniversary of the Woodend Community Farmers’ Market. Dressed in a custom-made outfit from Poppy Hill, the long term resident said he had no problem with stepping into the role to bring some colour to the festive occasion. Mr McDonald spent the morning ringing a bell and reading aloud a list of upcoming events and good news stories from around town.

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Mr Evans said the lesser impact in the shire allowed his unit to lend a hand in neighbouring Sunbury, where more than 100 calls for assistance were received in less than 24 hours. Victoria SES chief officer Tim Wiebusch said he was proud of the work of the service’s volunteers in these extreme circumstances. “It’s been an incredibly busy few days for our VICSES volunteers responding to this significant storm event, especially with the large number of calls for help coming through daily,” Mr Wiebusch said.

A new 1008 hectare parkland with trails and picnic areas is coming to Jacksons Creek. The plan for the ‘Jacksons Creek Regional Parklands’ spanning from Diggers Rest to Sunbury has been developed following a cultural values study conducted for the area by the Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung Cultural Heritage Aboriginal Corporation. The Arthur Rylah Institute also completed a survey of the area’s plants and animals to make sure appropriate resources are allocated to protect the environment. According to the study, the area is rich in significant cultural and natural values and is native habitat for the growling grass frog. The project will include 1.9 kilometres of walking and cycling paths and safety infrastructure around the green spaces that will be suitable for exercise and recreation. Sunbury MP Josh Bull said he hoped that residents would provide feedback to help shape the future of the parkland. “Jacksons Creek Regional Parklands near Sunbury will be a wonderful place for local communities and visitors in the Sunbury area to enjoy and will provide a range of new facilities such as walking and bike trails,” Mr Bull said. Submissions are now open to provide on the priorities of the parkland’s management. Consultation closes at midnight, Tuesday, November 30. Details: engage.vic.gov.au/ JacksonsCkParklands

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- Barry McDonald “In decades past I was a performer and a poet, I did lots and lots of performances … and because I’ve been a teacher, I’m quite comfortable with talking in front of people,” Mr McDonald said. “I think it was pretty well received. There’s a lot of discussion as to whether we’re a village or a town. “I think we’re a town, but this sort of thing helps to bring a village feel.” According to marketing manager Nikki Barker, the market now welcomes more than 90 artisan stallholders and is visited by roughly 2000 to 3000 attendees each month. “[The] market is administered by a fiercely passionate group of individuals who believe that supporting small farmers to sell their produce locally encourages a more sustainable approach to food production with a ‘Fresh is Best’ approach,” Ms Barker said. Mr McDonald said he’s looking forward to returning in the role at future market days. Oliver Lees Long term Woodend resident Barry McDonald said he was happy to step into the role of town crier. (Nikki Barker)

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Riddells Creek CFA boost before summer Riddells Creek Fire Brigade has received a boost before the upcoming fire season, with a funding announcement that will go toward replacing a forward command vehicle. The unit was one of seven CFAs in the Macedon electorate to benefit from the state government Volunteer Emergency Services Equipment Program. The funding is calculated by the state government matching every $1 paid by volunteer groups with a $2 contribution. The $56,667 boost will replace the brigade’s primary forward command vehicle, which is specifically designed for incident response. Macedon MP Mary-Anne Thomas said the boost would help to confirm that community emergency services equipment is ready to go when needed.

“These grants will give our fantastic hard working volunteers the equipment, vehicles and amenities needed to effectively carry out their duties and keep us safe,” Ms Thomas said. Riddells Creek is an area that has previously been exposed to bushfire damage, including a 10-hectare blaze that tore through the town in January 2017. In the lead up to the bushfire season, CFA has launched a free Fire Safety Outreach Program, where community members can lodge their questions about how best to prepare their properties. To lodge a question, contact: nwr-commeng@cfa.vic.gov.au Oliver Lees

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Come and play at the Rangers The Macedon Rangers Soccer Club will hold two try-outs for the upcoming junior season. The club is on the lookout for players from mixed under-eights to girls under-13s. Try-outs will be held at Romsey Oval 2 on Sunday, November 28 and Sunday, December 5. Players are encouraged to attend both sessions. Details: macedonrangerssc@hotmail.com

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Guests return to garden One of Mount Macedon’s heritage gardens has opened to the public. Visitors are welcome to visit Tieve Tara until November 28, with guests able to explore the six-acres of lush green lawns and healthy spring flowers. The garden also features mature trees, a natural creek and an array of winding pathways. Isabella Le, whose parents purchased the property earlier this year, said the return of guests had been a welcome sight as the space had burst into life in recent weeks. “The gardens themselves are very beautiful, everywhere you turn a different scene is

captured,” Ms Le said. “The main features include the two lakes and the free-roaming geese. We also have areas for children to play like Treasure Island. It’s a very big space, and it’s completely accessible to all people.” ‘Tieve Tara’ is a Celtic term, meaning ‘side of the hill’. The property was named by George Gratham after he purchased it in 1907. The original garden is estimated to have been laid out as early as the 1860s by esteemed landscapers Messers Taylor and Sangster, who also worked on the gardens at Melbourne’s Government House. Details: https://bit.ly/3D74Umg

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Pressure remains on paramedics By Michaela Meade and Oliver Lees Ambulance services remain under the pump in Hume and Macedon Ranges, according to data released by Ambulance Victoria last week. Latest Ambulance Victoria (AV) data reveals the impact the COVID-19 pandemic has had on the service, with paramedics responding 4304 call-outs in Hume between June and September. Ambulance Victoria responded to 2952 calls during the same period in 2020. The data also reveals that wait times for code one incidents, which includes all

life-threatening incidents, remained above the recommended average response time of 15 minutes. The average response time in Hume increased to 15 minutes and 12 seconds in the September quarter, up from 14 minutes and 26 seconds in the June quarter. In the Macedon Ranges, the average response times decreased from 15 minutes and 50 seconds to 15 minutes and 22 seconds for the same period, which is still above the recommended average. AV chief executive Tony Walker said the data was not surprising given the COVID-19

pandemic continuing. “The entire healthcare system across Australia is under sustained pressure and our paramedics and first responders are experiencing this first-hand,” Professor Walker said. “Along with increasing numbers of COVID-19 positive patients, demand has quickly rebounded to levels prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, despite the lockdowns. “Performance [has] also been impacted by time spent at busy hospitals transferring patients, wearing [personal protective equipment] to all cases and people who have

delayed visiting their GP or specialist during lockdown now finding themselves more unwell and needing urgent care.” Professor Walker said AV was endeavouring to bring in more support for health workers to handle workload. “We have also put out the call to other agencies to help us manage and respond to any demands that might arise as the pandemic continues,” Professor Walker said. “We are asking every Victorian to work with us by saving triple-0 for emergencies and seeing your GP or pharmacist early for advice or treatment.”

Tylden’s newfound flock Cassius Armitage has opened up his farm gates to the unwanted sheep and alpacas of the Macedon Ranges. Last week the Tylden resident shared his plan to rehome the shire’s unwanted creatures at his 50-acre property, and was overwhelmed by the positive response from the community. “I reached out to the community and it’s just bizarre how to see such a positive reaction,” Mr Armitage said. “I just felt there was an opportunity to do something. I love animals … people have always called me Dr Doolittle. “A couple years ago I got a couple of sheep from a family, and I just completely fell in love. Each of them have their own unique personality. They’re affectionate and inquisitive and curious – they’re just like dogs, you call to them and they come running.” Mr Armitage said he had received offers to look after 13 animals in just 48 hours.

Several years ago, Mr Armitage resigned from his position as a chief executive and decided to move out to the shire. Now the owner of the Woodend Nursery, Mr Armitage said he’s fallen in love with his new lifestyle. “Instead of managing people and their problems, I manage sheep and plants, it’s so much fun,” he said. “I just think it’d be nice to get animals who are lonely, old or left alone, and to bring them in as part of a new flock.” If you’d like to rehome an sheep or alpaca, contact: cassius@woodendnursery.com.au Oliver Lees

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crossing removal and the $2.1 billion Sunbury line upgrade,” Mr Bull said. “It means we will only need to close the line for an extended period of time once, rather than twice, resulting in less disruption and a level crossing-free Sunbury three years ahead of schedule. “This is a critical project that will improve safety and ease congestion in the heart of our community and it is time to get it done.” The Gap Road level crossing will be the fourth crossing removed on the Sunbury line and is one of 75 “dangerous and congested” level crossings in Melbourne to be gone by 2025. 12476330-CG03-21

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Live4Life rolls-out across state By Oliver Lees A youth mental health organisation developed in the Macedon Ranges has been selected in a first-of-its-kind state government initiative to roll-out its program to schools across Victoria. Originally established in 2016 by Macedon Ranges council, Live4Life (formerly Youth Live4Life) works to improve standards of mental health and reduce rates of youth suicide in regional and rural communities. The Live4Life model is focused on forming community development support, with guidance, resources and leadership opportunities where young people can participate directly in the system of care.

Following a five-year programmatic evaluation, the organisation has spread from the shire to five other non-metropolitan locations, with three more in the pipeline and up to 20 on a waiting list. Last week the state government listed Live4Life on its new School Mental Health Fund, where schools across the state can access a menu of mental health programs to introduce greater support for their students. The menu will be made available for all schools to access and government schools will have the option of accessing $25,000 annually over three years. Prior to being selected for the fund, Live4Life was ranked at the second highest

level of assessment in a review conducted by the University of Melbourne’s Centre for Program Evaluation. Live4Life chief executive Bernard Galbally said the recognition felt like validation for a lot of hard work. “We’ve spent a lot of time getting the model right and we’ve had so many rural communities knocking on the door,” Mr Galbally said. “[It] was always our vision was to scale and to be able to empower rural communities to improve mental health and reduce suicide in their community.” Mental health remains an area of major concern in the Macedon Ranges.

The shire is one of the only municipalities in the country with a suicide rate significantly higher than the state and national average, according to Northern Western Melbourne Primary Health Network data from 2018. Mr Galbally said one of the most crucial aspects of the Live4Life program is making sure a “whole of community” approach is applied. “Teachers, parents, carers, sporting coaches, school bus drivers... It’s really important that everyone has a common sense understanding of the issue of mental health and how to support young people,” he said. Mr Galbally said Live4Life would be briefed on the specifics of the fund this week.

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Hip hop instills Indigenous pride Hip hop dance classes for local Aboriginal youth are back. Run by the Indigenous Outreach Projects (IOP) in collaboration with the Sunbury Aboriginal Corporation and Hume council, the six-week course teaching dance dance skills kicked off last Thursday. The IOP’s crew of professional dancers use the performing arts to encourage young Aboriginal people to see their culture as a point

of pride, by instilling the motto: no shame, be proud, respect. In June, members of the crew performed at the Hume Global Learning Centre to mark the beginning of National Reconciliation Week. Sunbury Aboriginal Corporation chairperson Peter Webster said his organisation was excited to partner with the IOP once again. “Our previous workshops were popular due to the energetic nature of the activity but were

disrupted due to COVID-19,” Mr Webster said. “We are hoping to provide an opportunity for the community to emerge from the pandemic and come together for some fun.” If you’d like to participate in future programs, contact the Sunbury Aboriginal Corporation on 0406 174 764. Details: info@indigenousoutreach.org

Crime Stoppers Victoria is calling on residents of Sunbury and the Macedon Ranges to protect themselves from scams. With last week marking Scams Awareness Week, Crime Stoppers Victoria launched its ‘Let’s Talk Scams’ campaign, with a focus on preventing financial scams. According to the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission’s Scamwatch, Australians have lost more than $114 million so far this year. The data indicates that those aged 65 and over were scammed most frequently. Scamming occurred most regularly over the phone, with more than $7.5 million lost in phone scams from 11,289 incidents. Crime Stoppers chief executive Stella Smith said it was important to break the stigma and shame around scamming incidence. “We’re hearing stories of parents and grandparents who have lost thousands of dollars to scammers promising quick money, guaranteed returns, or big pay-outs with little or no risk,” Ms Smith said. “We don’t want people to feel embarrassed about being scammed. Talking about scams helps raise awareness among friends and family — it’s about shaming the scammer, not the victim.” Victoria Police detective superintendent Jane Walsh said it is often difficult to track down scammers as the perpetrators are located overseas. To report a scam, visit: scamwatch. gov.au

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Pandemic lockdowns take a heavy toll on Hume jobs Lockdowns and high COVID-19 infection rates have taken a toll on Hume’s workforce, with the municipality recording the state’s highest unemployment rate. Latest federal government labour market data reveals Hume’s unemployment rate was 12.1 per cent in the June quarter. The state average was 5.2 per cent, according to the data. Hume Whittlesea Local Learning and Employment Network’s (LLEN) executive officer for Hume, Nicky Leitch, said it was a “wait and see” situation for Hume, warning that the latest COVID-19 lockdown may have

adversely affected the city’s jobless rate. “Because we were such a COVID hotspot, we had a lot of base rate workers, like cleaners and such, get laid off,” Ms Leitch said. “Casual employment went first, so a lot of our young people were affected, as well as middle-aged women, who were doing the sort of ‘checkout chick’ stuff. “The demographic of our community meant low vaccination rates, high hotspot numbers, and lots of cultural diversity making it harder to get work. “It’s almost like all the hard work we’ve done we have to redo now.”

Ms Leitch said despite the high rate, it was not all doom and gloom. “There are some really good incentives for employers to take on people again,” she said. “Our employers, a lot are starting to feel more confident in returning. “We’re not as pessimistic as perhaps we could be. “I’m hopeful that it’s an anomaly.” Hume mayor Carly Moore said the fact that Hume’s unemployment rate was “almost double” the rate of greater Melbourne (6.6 per cent) was “unacceptable” She said stimulating the municipality’s

visitor economy and creating jobs would be a key focus of the council’s recovery efforts. She said that Hume could recover, with the right support. “Investment which enables employment in our city is critical to our recovery,” she said. “This can come from developers and new businesses to employ residents and also the Victorian and Commonwealth governments to deliver a range of enabling programs and services that support employment and capacity building.” Michaela Meade

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Macedon Ranges gets ready for festive events Its starting to look a lot like Christmas in the Macedon Ranges, as organisations seek to organise holiday events in the wake of eased COVID-19 restrictions. On November 24, one month before Christmas, Victoria is expected to reach its target of double-vaccinating 90 per cent of its population aged 12 and over. The milestone will see greater freedoms indoor and outdoor gatherings, with Premier Daniel Andrews declaring “there will be no caps” on the number of people that can get

together. But a Macedon Ranges council spokesperson said despite the relaxation of rules, community groups and associations were still navigating exactly how they can operate over Christmas. “Council’s economic development, tourism and event teams are providing support and working with groups in Woodend, Riddells Creek, Romsey and Kyneton who are keen to run events in the lead up to Christmas – events and details are still being confirmed,” the spokesperson said.

“Council has also recently facilitated three visual merchandising workshops for local retailers where participants learnt how to add value and create impactful window displays in time for Christmas. “Council has also partnered with Sunbury and Cobaw Community Health to support the Macedon Ranges Gift Shop initiative whereby local businesses can provide families in need with gift cards to shop locally.” For the past 12 years, the Macedon Ranges Gift Shop has delivered vouchers to community

members most in need during the holiday season. As of November 8, the organisation had raised $11,000. Elsewhere in the shire, the Riddells Creek Twilight Festival has been confirmed for Saturday, November 27. The event will include a Christmas tree display, rope courses, pony rides and face painting for the kids, and live local entertainment. Details: mrsc@mrsc.vic.gov.au Oliver Lees

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Award winners with their family and friends: Molly Consiglio, Hugo Lobb, Lorissa Kolceg, Lara Vicente, Siena Payne, and Mount Players Youth Theatre’s Jack Smith and Dara Hunt (front). (Supplied)

Young Ranges heroes By Oliver Lees A handful of exceptional young people in the Macedon Ranges have had their hard work recognised at this year’s Youth Awards. At the council awards evening held on Thursday, November 4, the work of some the shire’s best and brightest aged between 12 and 25 were showcased across six unique fields. Lara Vicente took home the ‘Willpower’ (recognising perseverance through adversity), for joining the cadets at Braemar College and being promoted to platoon sergeant while volunteering, despite ongoing bouts of anxiety. Hugo Lobb received the ‘Nicely played’ accolade (notable recreational and physical activity), for his impressive archery performance. The 17-year-old notched eight gold medals and three silver medals at the 2019 National Archery Championships.

The ‘Good Deeds’ award (for giving time to a group or community) was given to Siena Payne, after she took part in the 2021 Act For Peace Ration Challenge, raising more than $1560 for Syrian refugees and inspiring her peers to follow in her footsteps. Trainee dental nurses Melanie Horvath, Lorissa Koleceg and Abbey Raynor took out the ‘Skilling It’ award (excelling in a mentorship program) for their professional work at Gisborne Family Dental while completing a Dental Assisting certificate at RMIT University. Molly Consiglio was named the 2021 ‘Well aware’ recipient (for shining a light on important social issues) as a key member of the pioneering Lancefield Cricket Club women’s program, which this year will field a second team. Ms Consiglio also assisted in raising $50,000 for the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre.

And the leadership group of the Mount Players Youth Theatre were awarded the ‘Pure imagination’ prize (for those pursuing a creative passion) in recognition of their voluntary mentorship of as many as 60 young members of the community. Macedon Ranges mayor Jennifer Anderson congratulated the recipients on their awards in the face of a particularly challenging past year. “You’ve missed out on so much that would be normal rites of passage and other things you would do but instead of just sitting there, you’ve innovated, you’ve done different things, you’ve supported one another,” Cr Anderson said. “These last 18 months have been tough with almost everything having to be done differently and I know that young people in the Macedon Ranges are really leading the way in adapting to all these changes.”

Residents in Diggers Rest and surrounding areas can expect a new local park in the coming months. Melton council recently approved plans for the one hectare park, named Flore Community Park, which will support the growing demand for green space in the community. The park, in the Bloomdale estate, will be built by AVID Property Group, with work starting this month. The project will add to the existing seven hectares of green space at Bloomdale and will feature multiple barbeque and recreation spaces, multi-age play equipment, wide, open grass areas with pockets for nature and sensory play. Flore Community park will also include multiple walkways for residents and visitors to incorporate into daily exercise routines. AVID Victorian general manger Peter Vlitas said the company found the overwhelming response for a park was driven by the needs of the local community, with information drawn from focus group sessions. “Throughout 2020 we engaged with members of the Bloomdale community to seek their feedback on what they would like to see in their local parks, both now and into the future,” Mr Vlitas said. “Overwhelmingly, residents said they wanted the park to offer an experience, which is why we have incorporated various pockets of both active and passive spaces for people to explore throughout the new park.” CDA Design Group associate landscape architect Ninka Cook worked with AVID to develop the design of the park and said the community feedback was invaluable. “The feedback has emphasised the need and want for the community to get outside and enjoy nature,” Ms Cook said. The park is projected to be completed in April 2022.

Sustainability group welcomes electric vehicle proposal The Macedon Ranges Sustainability Group (MRSG) has welcomed the federal government’s new commitment to electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure, but believes there are still “big holes” in the strategy that could prevent a meaningful transition to the technology. Last week, Prime Minister Scott Morrison announced the Future Fuels Strategy, which details a plan to partner with the private sector to fund 50,000 charging stations in Australian homes. A total of $250 million will be pushed into the scheme and create 2600 jobs over three years, according to government estimates.

The government’s support for electric vehicle infrastructure marks a significant departure from its stance on the technology in 2019. At the time Mr Morrison declared the Labor party’s pursuit of a plan for half of all new cars to be electric by 2030 as a “war on the weekend”. MRSG president David Gormley-O’Brien said the Future Fuels Strategy was a positive step, but still falls short of global standards. “I’m quite happy with the emphasis on providing infrastructure, charging for EVs as well as refueling infrastructure for hydrogen and the emphasis on providing incentives for

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commercial fleets,” Dr Gormley-O’Brien said. “But there are a couple big holes in my view.” “One of them is the assumption that by the middle of this decade there will be price parity between EVs and cars, that simply won’t happen at the current rate.” Dr Gormley-O’Brien said the government should provide rebates or subsidies to make EVs more affordable, similar to the current rebate scheme applied to solar panel installation. Earlier this year Macedon Ranges council completed installation of two electric vehicle charging stations in Woodend and Kyneton. According to the council’s updated

Environment Strategy, council is seeking to “continue to install public electric vehicle charging stations across the shire, prioritising the eastern part of the shire”. Hume council acting director of sustainable infrastructure and services Bernadette Thomas said council had included charging stations in the draft designs for the multi-storey car parks in Sunbury and Broadmeadows. Dr Gormley-O’Brien said the uptake in charging stations should remove ‘range anxiety’ for those considering purchasing an EV. Oliver Lees

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Connor Pain can’t wait for the A-League season to get under way. (Supplied)

United’s ready and raring to go After the “longest pre-season in the world” Western United will take to the pitch at Geelong’s GMHBA Stadium this Saturday to kick start the 2021-22 A-League season. Tara Murray spoke with new coach John Aloisi and player Connor Pain ahead of the big match against Melbourne Victory.

fter another off-season full of lockdowns and restrictions, Western United’s Connor Pain can’t wait to take to the field this weekend. Pain and his teammates will kick off their A-League season against Melbourne Victory. Pain admits that the off-season was just as much a mental battle as one of trying to stay in shape and ready for the season. “It’s probably been the longest pre-season in the world,” he said. “The season creeping up now it’s obviously exciting to get everything started. “Aside from friendlies and stuff, it would have been four to five months, it felt like a long time. “The training is great and all that, but we play for a reason and we can’t wait to get back into competitive games.” For Pain, who is one of the club’s original players, this pre-season has been slightly different. With a new coach in John Aloisi and a number of new players, there has been plenty of excitement on the track. It’s the first time Pain has worked with Aloisi. “It has been great, it has been obviously intense, good to have some new ideas around the place and some new faces, not just in the coaching department,” Pain said. “It has been an interesting change, but it has been good so far and we’re just looking to implement what we are working on. “It’s been really good and really positive. There are obviously really high standards in the camp and I can’t say a bad word about him so far.”

John Aloisi says fans can expect a new style on the pitch this year. (Supplied)

Pain said the group could see some of the magic that the new international players could produce. He said they had all integrated seamlessly. “It has been an odd one with COVID and getting all the foreigners here, [I] only really met a couple of them in the last week or two,” he said. “All of them in their own way have shown something. It’s a good mixture and range of positions and they’re only going to add to the good group of Aussies we have.” Pain isn’t the only one itching for the season to begin, with Aloisi keen to get his United

coaching career under way. The former Australian star said he didn’t realise how much he missed coaching until he hit the training track. “You realise how much you miss it when you get back in,” he said. “Finally back on the grass again, I have really enjoyed it. It gives you that energy again. “When you miss it, you reflect on things. The energy is there which is good from my part, excited to be back on the pitch.” Aloisi said he had been impressed by the whole playing group and how they had attacked the pre-season. It hadn’t been an easy one, with some players saying it was the hardest pre-season they had been through, he said. “The boys have really taken on board what we are trying to do as a team and club,” he said. “They’ve been working really hard, which is the most important thing. The buy-in of the players has been exceptional, as a coach it makes your job so much easier and it actually helps the younger players get back to the level. “Everyone in general has been working really well from the younger players to the older players. They’ve all worked really hard, and we’ve trained hard and for a lot of them it’s the hardest pre-season. “They’ve done the most important thing I look at, everyone has different talents but in terms of work ethic you look for, all of the players have shown they are willing to work and work for each other, that helps the team bond as well.” While Aloisi had been impressed with the whole squad, he said players such as Dylan

Pierias and Lachlan Wales had really benefited from being in the Australian Olympic team Three other players have just returned from the Olyroos Asian Cup qualifiers. He said Josh Risdon would also be like a new recruit after an injury-riddled season last year. Aloisi said the club was still doing some last minute preparations as it looked to fire come the start of the season. He said the imports were starting to find their feet after hotel quarantine had an early impact. “They’re a little bit off fitness-wise especially when you’re stuck in hotel quarantine for two weeks,” he said. “They’ll take a bit of time, we’ll look after them. They’ve had a lot of hard pre-seasons in the past and have a good base, hopefully they’ll be right for round one.” Aloisi said while there will be plenty of familiar faces on the pitch this season, fans can expect a different style on the pitch. United will start their season with six matches in Melbourne, which is a bonus for the club and fans, who will be able to return to the stands. Aloisi said the first six rounds would be exciting for the side. “We’ve got confidence with the team we’ve got and the structure we’ve got,” he said. “It’s exciting for the playing group and the public to see live sport again.” Pain said he can’t wait to see the fans back in the stands. “It’s a strange thing to say football without fans...” “We know we have the quality to get up there, the first thing is to crack finals and see what happens after that.”

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Exploring healthier masculinities Hume council is hosting a free range of activities to support the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence campaign. The event will be held from 7-8pm on Wednesday, December 8. ■ https://bit.ly/3BZtbJG

Waste community conversations Hume council is consulting with the community to guide its Hume Waste Strategy. The sessions will be held on Wednesday, December 1 and Thursday, December 2 from 7-8pm. The event is free and registration is encouraged. ■ https://bit.ly/3odmzm2

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

Symbiosis exhibition This stark series of photographs that explore the relationship between a mother and daughter, against deeper themes of death and regeneration in nature is available to view until Saturday, January 15, 2022. The series of images are available to view for free, and are presented by Hume Arts Youth Award 2020 recipient, Filipe Filihia. ■ https://bit.ly/3BTguQl

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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

Burnside Springs United is looking for 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. ■ ow.ly/WRGg50GCXrC

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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

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

Sunshine Softball Club is after junior players as the club kicks off its new season. The club is running a Come N Try Softball Batter Up program which is ideal for beginners, but is open to all new and returning players aged between five and 10. The program is a fun and engaging skill based program introducing players to the basics of our fantastic game with qualified coaches. Equipment is supplied. ■ http://ow.ly/TOez50GHXku

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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

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 9am4pm on Sunday, November 21. Bookings required. ■ melissado@hume.vic.gov.au

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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

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

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Grasslands floating A community celebration of life, our connections to nature and with one another. Explore culture, art and engagement in native grasslands at this free community event from 9a- 6pm, Sunday, November 21. Proof of COVID-19 vaccination is required to attend, bookings required by Thursday, November 18. ■ https://bit.ly/3wr4GUk

Punjabi early years info session Have your questions answered from an early childhood professional for free at this three-and-four-year-old kindergarten information session. On Tuesday, November 23, 6.30- 8pm, early childhood professionals Aneke Harris and Uzma Akhlaq will present a question and answer session in both English and Punjabi about; how and when to apply for three-and-fouryear-old kindergarten and free kindergarten eligibility.

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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

Book sale

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

Werribee Hospital Foundation volunteers will host a book stall, November 20-21, 9am - 4pm, at 27 Cambridge Crescent, Werribee . All funds raised will go towards purchasing a $12,000 palliative bed for Werribee Mercy Hospital. Cost: $2 per book or six books for $10. Please bring correct cash and BYO carry bags.

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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

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.

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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

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Macedon Ranges Health helps keep seniors connected A social support program at Macedon Ranges Health, keeping senior citizens connected with the local community, has now been running for 25 years. Operating weekly, the program involves older members of the community attending social sessions during the week where they can enjoy activities and outings in the company of others. Community Connection – health promotion co-ordinator Rebecca Harris said the opportunity to join Macedon Ranges Health and manage the program earlier this year was a very easy decision, knowing the positive difference it makes to the community. “Participants get so much more out of the sessions than just the activities themselves,” Rebecca said. “The sessions help to improve physical, mental and social wellbeing so people can remain living independently at home for as long as possible.” Running weekly on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays, the sessions have been a great way for people to meet new friends while having fun trying something they might not have discovered otherwise. Bus trips to Daylesford and the Kyneton Daffodil Festival have been a highlight, and local trips to Watergardens Shopping Centre and nearby eateries have also been very popular. In addition, members have enjoyed movie days, games and trivia, listening to music, and reading the news. The sessions cater for members of all abilities, with care and support provided by qualified facilitators. “We’re planning for 2022 at the moment and I’m pleased to say we’ll have even more activities next year, based on what our members like doing,” says Rebecca. After having to scale back for the past couple of years due to COVID-19 restrictions, the return of the program to a fuller capacity

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is generating a sense of excitement for both members and the Macedon Ranges Health team. “Our facilitators have received a lot of feedback from members saying they are enjoying catching up with their friends in

person again. Some people have been coming for a very long time – up to 20 years – so it feels a bit like an extended family,” Rebecca says. “As the community continues to open up, we’re really looking forward to supporting our local seniors to connect with others and get out

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Interior Jeep’s genuine go-anywhere mid-range off-roaders, not generally known for their stylish, premium craftsman-like cabin interiors, have taken a turn for the better with the new Compass S-Limited. Many elements of the cabin have been updated with special attention being given to the dashboard, centre console and door panels, all featuring quality materials. Added to this in the test vehicle were black headliner and grey accent stitching in keeping with the striking exterior. The controls are integrated and easy to reach, as is the touchscreen, which has been elevated to the top of the dash. Storage has been expanded, with 5 litres of space situated under the centre armrest. There’s an extra 2.4 litres next to the gearshift able to take a small tablet or the like. The boot chips in with a massive 438 litres of luggage space. Access is via a new automatic tailgate, which can be opened by making a kicking motion under the bumper. Options intended to spoil the new owner include dual pane panoramic sun roof, ventilated and heated front seats, plus heated steering wheel and surround-view 360-degree camera.

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The new Jeep Compass pushes the boundary (literally) of a compact SUV with its exterior dimensions. (Pictures: Supplied) AT A GLANCE MODEL LINE-UP Compass Launch Edition petrol 6sp auto FWD $37,950 Compass Limited petrol 9sp auto 4x4 $43,950 Compass 80th Anniversary petrol 9sp auto 4x4 $47,941 Compass S-Limited petrol 9sp auto 4x4 $46,950 Compass Trailhawk diesel 9sp auto 4x4 $51,250

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cluster is standard on Limited, S-Limited and Trailhawk.

Engines / Transmissions The new Compass S-Limited relies on Jeep’s tried and tested 2.4-litre Tigershark petrol engine, mated with a new nine-speed automatic transmission and Jeep Active Drive 4x4 and Selec-Terrain off-road systems.

Safety Advanced Driver Assistance Systems, standard on new Compass includes traffic sign recognition, intelligent speed assist, drowsy driver alert and automatic emergency braking with pedestrian and cyclist recognition. Forward collision warning, lane sense departure warning, electronic stability control with electronic roll mitigation, plus front, side and curtain airbags are carried over from the previous generation.

Driving The Compass S-Limited 2.4-litre four-cylinder petrol engine went about a not-too-demanding workload with up to five occupants, plus their gear without much fuss. Given a bit of a push off the mark, however, the odd gearshift was jerky but once up to cruising speed, the vehicle handled the bitumen and sections of gravel road with alacrity through efficient power delivery. Steering was on the stiff side, even on smooth bitumen.

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As for fuel consumption, Jeep claims a combined urban / highway consumption of 9.7 litres per 100 kilometres. The test S-Limited recorded 10 litres per 100 kilometres across a range of driving conditions. At night the front lighting shone in more ways than one, the LED lamps twice as bright as the previous Xenons, with greater depth of field and wider beam. The seats were a trifle unwelcoming, being flat, firm and lacking lateral support, which

could be a problem in rough going off road. Head and shoulder space were more-than ample for average-size occupants.

Summary Jeep has realised it cannot rely on the company’s raw off-road credentials to match the sophistication of the modern compact SUV. The Compass is heading in the right direction to take up the battle against some of the most competitive rivals on the planet. Good luck.

Kyneton named regional soccer club of the year The resilient Kyneton District Soccer Club has been named Football Victoria’s Regional Club of the Year. The club was announced as the award recipient on November 8. In a statement, Football Victoria lauded the club’s commitment to inclusion and its strides toward achieving equal gender representation across their club. According to club president Ron Cole, the female program has grown from 25 in 2013, to 132 in 2021. Women and girls now make up 42 per cent of the club’s total members. Cole said the club was ecstatic to be recognised after two challenging years. “It’s been a fantastic reward for the club and committee, a lot of work with COVID-19 situation to keep people engaged with the club and wanting to come back and play,” he said. “Every time we had an update from Football Victoria [on COVID-19 restrictions], we put all the information on social media to all our members so they knew where we were at and what we were trying to do.” Cole said the biggest issues facing the club recently had largely been out of its control. In 2020, neither of Kyneton’s senior outfits were able to take to the field for a single game due to public health measures. Although things improved slightly this

The Kyneton District Soccer Club’s under-16 boys team.

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The 17-year-old admits he loves the feeling of calm that comes with the sport of archery. (Damjan Janevski) 256998_09

Archery Australia regulates the predominant world archery circuit featured at the Olympic Games. Whereas the Australian Bowhunters Association (ABA) refers to barebow archery, using just the bow and arrow without a sight or stabilising equipment. Both domains of archery feature indoor and outdoor events, but the ABA also features field archery, which Lobb confessed is his favourite category. “There’s a bit of walking around somewhere like a golf course, and there’s all different targets and distances,” he said. “Sometimes it’s through bushland and up and down hills. “It really allows for good competition and some close scores. And because it’s a bit more challenging it’s even more rewardable when

Oliver Lees

Bowls is back for new season

By Oliver Lees While many teenagers choose to unwind by playing video games or watching television, Hugo Lobb admits he feels most at ease with a bow and arrow in hand. “I just love that feeling of calm,” Lobb said. “It’s all about control and being precise with your movements, it’s similar to martial arts in that way. The process is really similar. When it’s working well, it seems really easy and natural, sort of like you’re in the zone.” Finding that zone has proven to be fruitful for Lobb. The 17-year-old currently holds four world archery records in indoor and outdoor events. At his international debut at the 2020 World Archery Indoor Series, Lobb finished top 10 at events held in Rome and Las Vegas, before returning to Australian soil and claiming gold. At each of these events he was competing against adult archers — two age groups above his own. Earlier this month Lobb collected the ‘Nicely played’ accolade at the 2021 Youth Awards organised by Macedon Ranges council for his exceptional work with the bow. Growing up in Riddells Creek, Lobb explored the option of playing team sports like most kids his age. “I tried cricket and some other things and enjoyed them, but it didn’t really click,” he said. Although only eight-years-old at the time, Lobb said he already felt ready to commit himself to some sort of craft, it was just a matter of finding one that fit. “I think that was sort of why I didn’t really gel with team sports. I was there for the sport, not for hanging around and socialising,” he said. “Mum hunted down Bacchus Marsh Bowmen in South Gisborne, and I just really enjoyed it.” “There wasn’t really a huge amount of young people, mainly a lot of older people, but actually that’s been really good. I feel like I have a lot of mentors and people I admire, so I’ve actually been able to learn from that.” Competitive archery falls under two branches, with different dimensions to both forms of competition.

which is fantastic,” he said. “We had a good uptake with the MiniRoos and that was able to get up and going for some time. “We’ve had sponsors come on board in the past two years who have stuck with us and been absolutely amazing. “We probably couldn’t have been in this situation without them.” Cole said the club has also been working with Macedon Ranges council to secure funding to upgrade facilities. In March it was revealed that the club should have received $460,000 to upgrade its oval and improve drainage as part of the Community Infrastructure Grants program but was ultimately overlooked. “We’re now looking at the World Game Facilities Fund which is a soccer specific fund, so we’re hopeful to get something out of that,” Cole said. Cole estimated the works to resurface two pitches and improve irrigation would cost $750,000. Cole said the club is on the lookout for more players as it looks to start preseason in December. Details: kynetonsoccer@bigpond.com

you hit the target.” Lobb said competing at the World Archery Indoor Series opened his eyes to where the sport could take him. Not only did he experience the popularity of the sport in Europe, but also managed to hold his own against seasoned experts. For now the teenager will shift his focus to qualifying for the World Field Archery Championships next year, but he also admits he has another goal he hopes to achieve in the longer “Obviously the Olympics would be an absolute dream,” Lobb said. “This coming Olympics in 2024 might be a bit too soon to really be viable. So I think for now my main focus will be getting my name out before 2028.”

Sunbury is confident in the side that carried it to finals last year as it looks to consolidate itself in the Bowls Victoria pennant, division 1, section 1 this season. Speaking before the first game of the season at the weekend, Sunbury’s David Glennon said the club believes it is in a place to string together some good performances this year. “We haven’t really recruited heavily, but we’ve had about three or four players return to the club that couldn’t play because of lockdown last season,” Glennon said. “We’re hoping to have a good year, same as last season. We weren’t really expecting to make finals but we did.” Glennon said the club had welcomed back Danny Fortune who played at the club in 2019 and was likely to skip for the top side. “We obviously want to consolidate our status in division 1, but we recognise there are some very good sides in the top section,” he said. “We’ve got a number of teams, so we’re hopeful we’ll have a few teams competing in finals.” Glennon said both Essendon and Whittlesea will prove a challenge following their relegation from the premier league, while he also mentioned Glenroy and Moonee Valley as consistently challenging outfits. Sunbury will have a total of six teams competing this season. Last week the club was finally able to celebrate last season at an event held at Club Sunbury. Marc Bullows and Carla Krizanic took out the awards for best men’s and women’s player of the year as voted by their peers. Glennon said the club was looking forward to stringing together a full season without restrictions. Oliver Lees

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