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Keep the hive alive The Woodend Bee-Friendly Society is here to help you and the winged insects that play a crucial role in the ecosystem. Formed as an action group within the Macedon Ranges Sustainability Group, the organisation helps maintain the area’s bee population. According to the Wheen Bee Foundation, a decline in commercial beekeeping, destruction of habitat and an increased use of pesticides are threatening bee populations in Australia. Co-founder Ross Brierty has been responding to swarm calls across the shire for the past six years. Mr Brierty said if anyone finds a swarm of bees on their property or in a public space, they should get in contact via Facebook or the Macedon Ranges Sustainability website. He said he attended a property last week where it took roughly an hour for him to coax the bees from a post into a box, which he then transported back to his property to protect the colony. “Bees pollinate up to 70 per cent of the crops we eat, so it’s really important we sustain the bee population,” Mr Brierty said. “If our food is not being pollinated, we cannot eat any fruit and vegetables.” ROSS BRIERTY

Call for fast break funds By Oliver Lees The Macedon Ranges basketball community is pleading for federal funding to complete the long-awaited Macedon Ranges Regional Sports Precinct (MRRSP), as increasing demand for court hire continues to outpace available facilities. The MRRSP – originally titled the New Gisborne Regional Sports Precinct – has been on the agenda for community sporting clubs in the shire for some time. A need for additional sports facilities in the area was first identified during the Macedon

Ranges council’s leisure strategy and indoor sports courts feasibility study, which took place from 2006 to 2009. Tamara Collins has been advocating for the precinct for a number of years, and has seen the popularity of basketball boom across the sire. Ms Collins said a new Macedon Ranges Basketball Association junior domestic competition had just kicked off, with 270 registered junior players. Ms Collins said although it was exciting to see so much enthusiasm for the sport, a lack of facilities had forced the association to make uncomfortable scheduling choices.

“We’re playing on Sunday afternoon, which is a horrible time, but that’s all that we could find,” she said. “The demand is there, [but] the courts are not.” As the captain of the newly formed Macedon Ranges Rockies, which will play in the Country Basketball League, Tom Scott said it’s not only junior players needing more facilities. “We would consider [the MRRSP] as a venue for our home games, but if they decide to half ass it, we’re really going to struggle,” Mr Scott said. In June this year, Star Weekly reported that the first stage of works on the project were

expected to begin in April 2022. The precinct is estimated to cost $41.4 million, with the state government having committed $14.8 million. Macedon Ranges council is expected to contribute $10 million. Macedon MP Mary-Anne Thomas has started a petition calling on the federal government to chip in $10 million to get the project across the line. To date no federal funding has been confirmed. Sport Minister Richard Colbeck told Star Weekly that although there is no immediate funding, he would welcome engagement with local government on the issue.

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Council amends slashing policy By Oliver Lees Macedon Ranges council has made a last-gasp change to its roadside conservation document, after a hawk-eyed community member identified a section of the policy that could see a permit system introduced for roadside slashing. Monegeetta-based cattle farmer Randall Gerkens communicated his concerns with council’s Roadside Conservation Management Plan via an email exchange with council staff in June. The policy document outlines how the shire’s 7000 hectares of roadside vegetation will be maintained in line with council’s vision of environmental protection.

Mr Gerkens’ 600-acre property includes 1.5 kilometres of non-native roadside vegetation which requires regular slashing to mitigate fire risk. In the past, Mr Gerkens has completed this task himself, which he said can often take several hours on top of the large workload that comes with farm management. After reading council’s draft roadside document, which states that “any works on roadsides by landholders [will] require a permit,” Mr Gerkens said he was concerned at the added responsibility and the heightened fire risk. “It’s just absurd, and an unreasonable burden,” Mr Gerkens said. “It quickly becomes a fire hazard, especially at this time of year.

“I understand the context that you can’t just go pulling out native vegetation without a council permit, but this document is so poorly drafted, you could argue that the permits apply to any form of mowing.” In an email response to Mr Gerkens’ concerns, seen by Star Weekly, council’s strategic biodiversity project officer Krista Patterson-Majoor stated that “no approval” will be required for mowing or slashing exotic grasses on roadsides. At a council meeting held last week, a public submission from Mr Gerkens highlighted the contradiction, as the Roadside Conservation Management Plan – which council officers had recommended should be adopted – still included reference to a permit application

for slashing. Responding to the submission, Macedon Ranges council chief executive Bernie O’Sullivan said council had decided to amend the plan to remove any “ambiguity” concerning permit applications. As part of council’s consultation processes, they [council officers] aim to provide … best information they can at a point in time, occasionally this needs to be updated and clarified,” Mr O’Sullivan said. “To further reassure landholders that the roadside conservation management plan is not imposing a new permit requirement … officers are recommending to council that they consider an amendment to the officer recommendation.” The amended plan was adopted by council.

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Enjoying friendships old and young Riddell Gardens Aged Care resident Peter Dean has always loved spending time with children. “I used to drive a bus for autistic children. It was the best, most rewarding job,” Peter said. “It was worth more than any amount of money in the world. That’s what you get out of it, most people don’t understand that.” Now retired and in need of care, Peter no longer drives the bus from Jacksons Hill, but he has been able to continue doing what he loves. For the past two years, Riddell Gardens

Aged Care has facilitated activities and book readings between its residents and pupils at the nearby Aussie Kindies Early Learning Sunbury. When COVID-19 restricted the participants’ ability to meet in person, they shifted gear and continued the program over Zoom. Assuming the role of chief storyteller, Peter said the weekly sessions provided him with a sense of purpose and connection through an otherwise isolating period.

“I love being part of the program and helping where I can. I call Bingo each week and read stories to the kindergarten kids over Zoom, it’s great fun,” he said. Riddell Garden Aged Care lifestyle assistant Kim Pickering said she was hopeful the program’s young and old participants can reunite in the near future.

Plans for the future of Riddells Creek are on the table as Macedon Ranges council devises a policy that will guide the township’s urban growth. The Precinct Structure Plan (PSP) relates to the development of land north of Amess Road, where council is considering a rezoning request to accommodate a residential area. The proposed area covers 100 hectares. The PSP will be the first of its kind in the shire. Macedon Ranges council strategic planning and environment manager Rob Ball said the plan is intended to act as a blueprint for development and infrastructure. “Some of the key elements will be delivering housing choices, infrastructure, and protecting heritage, character, landscape and environment values,” Mr Ball said. “We are advising the developer to prepare a PSP that responds to the character of Riddells Creek and achieves the best outcome possible for the community, if it is to be approved by council. “If council approves the PSP, further community consultation will be undertaken as part of the Planning Scheme Amendment process.” Residents can sign up for quarterly updates on the PSP as it progresses next year. Details: mrsc.vic.gov.au/ Amess-Road-PSP

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Heavy rain holds up waste move By Oliver Lees The process of moving the large quantity of rubbish at the Bulla Tip into a containment cell has been delayed due to heavy rain, according to the company responsible for the site. The site has remained a point of frustration for some locals, with many complaining online about litter blowing onto surrounding properties and the poor smell coming from the site. The Australian Recycling Corporation

(ARC) took over the license of the Bulla Tip & Quarry (BTQ) site in 2018 and has since been working with the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) to have the landfill relocated to a cell dug on site. In May, ARC received approval from the EPA to line the cell in order to prepare it to receive the waste. Speaking with Star Weekly later that month, ARC director Leo Radiotis said the pile would begin to be moved into the prepared cell in the next six months. However last week Mr Radiotis provided

an update on the project, stating that poor weather had constrained his team’s ability to get going with the relocation. “We’re still trying to line the cell, but we’ve had some walls collapse because some of it [the rain] has been so heavy,” Mr Radiotis said. “The cell is prepared in every other sense, but the lining can’t start until we dry it out.” Mr Radiotis said about 200,000 litres, or “10 decent sized swimming pools” of water had to be removed from the cell using pumping systems and water trucks.

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The highly anticipated Diggers Rest Recreation Reserve had its first sod turn this week, with works beginning on a new multipurpose community pavilion at the site. Melton deputy mayor Lara Carli and Sunbury MP Josh Bull completed the sod turning ceremony at the oval, with plans for the pavilion redevelopment, oval realignment, and cricket net project ready to go ahead. The new pavilion will be centrally located at the reserve and will replace three aged buildings which the council say are no longer fit for purpose. Melton mayor Goran Kesic said the facility would make an important difference to the local community.

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“The reserve will be transformed into a more inviting space for the whole community to share,” Cr Kesic said. “As a central activity hub for the whole Diggers Rest community and fast-growing local sporting clubs, it will encourage people to stay active in sport and connect socially in hobby groups, school groups and more.” The realignment of the oval will put it in close proximity to the new pavilion and the orientation will change to improve on field playing conditions. A second story on the pavilion, including balconies facing each oval, will improve views for spectators. The project will also include the addition of 90 car parks around the oval and construction of a new multi-use cricket net facility. The project is funded with $8.15 million from council, and a $2.5 million contribution from the Victorian government’s Growing Suburbs Fund. An additional $1.5 million will come

Melton deputy mayor Lara Carli and Sunbury MP Josh Bull. (Supplied)

from the Community Sports Infrastructure Stimulus Program, together with $100,000 from the Community Cricket Program. “I’m confident it will make a meaningful difference to the people who call Diggers Rest home and we’re grateful that the state

“It’s weather dependent, that’s the problem. The whole process should take 15 days or three weeks in a dry circumstance, unfortunately we’re not getting a break,” he said. Sunbury Residents Association president Graham Williams said the community was eager to see the large pile disappear as advertised. “It’s an ongoing concern with the amount of litter, and it doesn’t do anything to enhance the beautiful nature of coming into Sunbury,” Mr Williams said.

government has partnered with us on this outstanding project,” Cr Kesic said. The works are set to be complete by September 2022.

Works to upgrade the commuter capacity of the intersection at Station Road and Saunders Roads in New Gisborne are complete, with traffic lights, turning lanes and pedestrian crossings. The project, which included the removal of 18 trees, was designed to accommodate a forecast increase in population in Gisborne and a greater dependency on the roads. According to projections for Gisborne from demographic researching organisation .id, The suburb’s population is expected to leap 38.9 per cent from 2021 to 2036. The intersection will also serve as a thoroughfare for parents with children enrolled in a new primary school and early childhood centre expected to open nearby next year. Macedon MP Mary-Anne Thomas said the upgrade was a necessary “future proofing” operation, given the intersection’s proximity to aged care and childcare centres. “The right hand turns were diabolical, that’s why I responded to concerns from the community to get this project done,” Ms Thomas said. Regional Roads Victoria Loddon Mallee operations manager Barry Green said the design also factored in bike lanes to accommodate an uptake in cycling during the pandemic. According to Mr Green, Victoria experienced a 76 per cent increase in sales of bicycles in the past year. Oliver Lees

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Tylden Primary School upgrade Works have kicked off at Tylden Primary School, with the school set to receive an upgraded multipurpose court and physical education space. The school on Clynes Street in Tylden received $105,125 as part of the state government’s 2020 Minor Capital Works Fund. Tylden Primary School is one of the oldest in the area, originally established in 1862.

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Macedon Ranges Music Festival Performer and stall applications are now open for the 2022 Macedon Ranges Music Festival. The annual festival, which next year will be held on Saturday, March 26, is an all-ages event that has been running since 2013. All profits from the event are donated to the Cambodian Kids Foundation. Performers or stallholders can submit an application via the festival’s website. Details: macedonrangesmusicfestival.org/

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Macedon Street works delayed Planned works to resurface Macedon Street have been delayed due to poor weather. Sunbury MP Josh Bull confirmed online that the works – originally scheduled to take place from November 15 to November 26 –will now begin on December 5. “I apologise for the delays, these works are well overdue and will be completed shortly,” Mr Bull said. FOR BREAKING NEWS, VISIT Web: starweekly.com.au Sunbury & Macedon Ranges Star Weekly @starweeklynews @star_weekly

Some young tradies were out and about in Sunbury earlier this month chipping in for a good cause. Brothers Charlie and Levi joined their dad, Billy Ferguson, on site at the Redstone Estate in Sunbury, where a soon-to-be-built four-bedroom home will be auctioned off for the Good Friday Appeal. The annual appeal helps raise funds for the Royal Children’s Hospital, with hundreds of volunteers and suppliers offering up their goods and time to build the home. For Mr Ferguson, the fundraising drive holds a special place in his heart, as he was regularly admitted to the Royal Children’s Hospital as a child. “With three surgeries from the age of two, as well as multiple prosthesis replacements, the

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Royal Children’s Hospital was with me all the way,” he said. “I clearly remember feeling excited going in and changing my prosthesis. Their support and care meant the world to me, and I was able to carry on with my life with sport and school because of that. I am forever grateful.” In addition to the auction, this year Good Friday Appeal has also launched the ‘Buy a Brick’ campaign. The organisation is seeking donations from as little as $5, with all proceeds going towards supplying the 12,000 bricks required for the project. Details: www.gfacharityhouse.com.au Oliver Lees

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Work changes promote growth By Oliver Lees With working arrangements becoming more flexible, Victorians are expected to move further from Melbourne in a trend that could impact the Macedon Ranges, according to new modelling. The Infrastructure Victoria report released last week uses long-term modelling to predict how lifestyle choices may impact infrastructure requirements across the state. Infrastructure Victoria estimates that if a third of workers are working from home two to three days by 2036, the state’s population will be more spread around regional cities

and peri-urban areas, such as the Macedon Ranges. Infrastructure Victoria acting chief executive Jonathan Spear said local governments should be prepared for the possibility that people will flock to the regions. “When people can work from home some days each week, they are willing to tolerate longer commutes on their fewer days in the office,” Dr Spear said. “But access to major job precincts remains a factor in people’s housing choices, which means these dispersion effects occur in the immediate vicinity of Melbourne and big regional cities, but do not extend to other

regional areas further away.” The report recommends that local government employ strong planning protections to protect environmentally sensitive areas as well as township boundaries to assist in mapping sustainable population growth. Under the Distinctive Areas and Landscapes Act, Macedon Ranges council is one of only four council areas in the state with specific planning controls to protect the native features of the shire. Council also has protected settlement boundaries active in Kyneton Riddells Creek, Woodend and Lancefield.

A Macedon Ranges council spokesperson said planning for the needs of the shire’s growing population was a top priority. “The timely delivery of infrastructure and services as development progresses in each of our main towns is identified as critical to support the social and economic needs of our community and to increase resilience to climate change effects,” the spokesperson said. “Currently council is progressing the Gisborne Futures project and the Romsey Structure Plan process that will inform a protected settlement boundary for both of these towns.”

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More than 100 Killara Primary School pupils participated in Walk to School day this year.

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Pounding the pavement to school Killara Primary School pupils took to the streets last week to spread a message of sustainability. The school’s Walk to School Day included 119 pupils as well as an assortment of pets and parents. The walking initiative has been promoted across the state by VicHealth, which hopes the annual event will encourage regular physical activity where possible among children and their parents.

At Killara, the morning walk factors into the school’s robust sustainability program, where the children are regularly challenged to consider how their actions contribute to the environment. Killara Primary School sustainability co-ordinator Robyn Smith said she was pleased to see the impressive turn out. Last week some pupils from the school won best pitch at the the six-week Veolia Future Resources program, for their innovative smart bin design idea that would help to tackle food

waste. “The rain stayed away and the kids enjoyed the fresh air and exercise,” Ms Smith said. “The chatter and laughter coming from the ‘Walking School Bus’, which snaked up Phillip Drive from Riddell Road, was lovely to hear. “As the weather improves we hope more and more families will join in on the trend – leave the car at home, reduce traffic congestion, reduce exhaust emissions, connect with family and friends, increase daily exercise and help the environment, all at the same time.”

Macedon Ranges council has been awarded the Premiers Choice Regional Recognition Award at the 2021 Premier’s Sustainability Awards. Council was named the winner among 35 finalists in the Healthy Environment category for its Healthy Landscapes For Healthy Livestock series. The project was developed to improve land management outcomes across the shire area, with specified advice for landowners to address issues around grazing, weed invasion, and loss of native grasslands. The quality of the series was recognised internally too, with 100 per cent of the 110 surveyed participants indicating they’d made positive land management decisions following the experience. Macedon Ranges mayor Jennifer Anderson said it was a credit to all landowners who were seeking to implement regenerative agriculture practices. “Council supports increasing sustainable farming practices and we value the landowner’s commitment to making a positive change to improve soil, water and biodiversity while maintaining a productive property,” Cr Anderson said. “We know many of our landholders already farm sustainably, often using regenerative agricultural practices, but this program allows those with little or no knowledge in the area to gain a greater understanding of how to look holistically at the health of their land for both improved productivity and environmental outcomes.” The program has been extended for another 12 months. Details: mrsc.vic.gov.au/ healthylandscapes Oliver Lees

Hume to mark 16 days against gender-based violence An increase in the risk of gender-based violence has prompted Hume council to mark 16 days of activism against gender based violence with a calendar of events for the community. The 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence is a global initiative that takes place each year from November 25 (International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women) until December 10 (International Human Rights Day). According to Hume mayor Carly Moore, the COVID-19 pandemic “exacerbated” gender inequality and increased the risk of

gender-based violence. “Data released by the Crime Statistics Agency in September 2021 shows that Victoria is facing its highest reported rates of family violence in history, with a 11.3 per cent increase in family violence related offences in the year ending 31 March 2021,” Cr Moore said. “Along with facilitating free activities across the 16 days that take a stand against gender-based violence, council is strongly advocating to the state and federal government for ongoing funding and support to deliver programs that address the gendered impacts of

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the COVID-19 pandemic.” The council’s calendar of events includes a photo exhibition, a children’s storytime session, and information sessions with presentations from local experts. Cr Moore said the campaign, and council’s events calendar, roused the community for the cause. “This international campaign galvanises individuals, communities, and organisations to address gender inequalities and eradicate violence against women and girls around the world,” she said.

“Across the 16 Days, Hume City Council is offering a range of free activities that ignite conversation, encourage change, and work towards a future where everyone is safe, equal and respected.” Residents are encouraged to contribute to the ‘Changemaking Women in Hume’ photo exhibition throughout the event by sharing an image of a special woman in their life who has made a positive impact. Details: www.hume.vic.gov.au/16days Michaela Meade

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Hume jobseekers to gain from net-zero target Achieving a net-zero economy will improve Hume’s economy and jobless rate, according to new data form Victoria University. The economic growth forecast comes from the university’s Centre of Policy Studies, with specific detail on the impact in different regions across the state. In raw figures the Centre of Policy Studies estimates that no emissions reduction would see 136,600 people employed in the municipality by 2050, but if the net zero target was reached, that number would climb to 147,700. From today’s figure of 85,700 employed

persons, that net zero employment modelling indicates a 59 per cent increase in employment by 2050. As reported by Star Weekly, Hume council had committed $1 million to help employ and train eligible job-seeking residents to help improve the city’s high unemployment rate. According to data from the National Skills Commission from June this year, Hume (12.1 per cent) had the highest rate of unemployment in Melbourne. Hume’s jobless figure is more than two-times that of the state average of 4.1 per cent.

Since March 2020, when Victoria entered its first COVID-19 lockdown, Hume’s unemployment has grown from 8.7 per cent to 12.1 per cent. In October, the federal government announced its plan to reach the net zero target, laying out a “technology-driven” approach. Centre of Policy Studies Professor Philip Adams said the findings demonstrated the need for government leadership in this area. “It will be very difficult for Australia to achieve net-zero without some price on carbon, whether that is explicitly through

a carbon tax, or implicitly through costs imposed by regulation, subsidies for new technology or the removal of existing fossil fuel subsidies,“ Professor Adams said. “But the task is getting much easier. Eight years ago, our modelling showed the effective price on carbon needed to be $285 a tonne to achieve net-zero – now it is at $151 per tonne.” Hume council was contacted for comment. Oliver Lees

Familiar face re-elected By Oliver Lees Jennifer Anderson has been elected for her second consecutive, and fifth overall term as mayor of Macedon Ranges council. She becomes the first person to be elected as the shire’s mayor for a fifth term since 1995. Following the nomination of Cr Anderson and fellow west ward councillor Mark Ridgeway for the mayoral position last week’s meeting, a majority of councillors (five) voted in favour of Cr Anderson to continue in the role. Having served on council as a representative from the west ward since 2012, Cr Anderson previously held the leadership position in 2014-15, 2016-17 and 2017-18. But this year threw up some unique challenges in the region, with COVID-19 restrictions putting strain on council’s support services, and severe weather in June creating a clean-up effort that is still ongoing. As a practicing doctor, Cr Anderson said she felt her profession had unintentionally prepared her to handle some of the turmoil of the past 12 months. “It does help you to see that human side, it prepares you and makes it easier when someone rings you about something, you can make sure you’re taking that time to check in to see [if] they’re OK,” she said. Cr Anderson said for herself and her fellow councillors, the limitations on engaging directly with the community was a source of frustration. “Normally you get a new council in and they’re keen to get out in the community and learn from people, you know, get up that enthusiasm for the council and how we can all work together,” she said. “[But] because of all the lockdowns and the restrictions, we haven’t been able to do that. “The thing is it’d be great if we could have those one-on-one and face-to-face sessions with the community about them.” Cr Anderson said planning policy remained a constant, but necessary form of debate at council, as the shire is one only four local governments in the state with a Distinctive Area and Landscape Act. “The Macedon Ranges is very different to any other area, or even any other peri urban area … because we’re so close to Melbourne, yet we

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Jennifer Anderson will serve as mayor of the Macedon Ranges for the fifth time.

have this amazing, beautiful environment,” she said. “We want people to live here, we want them to thrive in their businesses, but we need to protect that environment.” Cr Anderson said she was looking forward to

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the fresh challenges of the next 12 months. “There are exciting times ahead. I look forward to building on what has already been achieved and ensuring Macedon Ranges Shire continues to be an outstanding place in which to live, work and visit,” she said.

Eleven years on, long-term Gisborne resident Rob Guthrie has returned to the position of deputy mayor at Macedon Ranges council. Councillor Guthrie first joined council in 2003 and served until 2012. After completing a term as deputy mayor (2009-10) and mayor (2010-11), Cr Guthrie stepped down from council. But after a hiatus of eight years, he said he felt compelled to return to local government to help shape the region’s future. “I came back for the future of Gisborne, to contribute to land use planning, because there’s some we’re getting right and some we’re getting wrong, and a lot we don’t have control over,” he said. “I know people don’t want the rate of [developmental] change, but it’s hard to slow.” Cr Guthrie first moved to the shire in 1986 and has lived in the same home in Gisborne for the past 22 years. He said he’s always loved the “natural beauty” of the region and admired the resilience of the community through the challenging past 12 months of COVID-19 restrictions and storm damage. “I’m looking forward to the year. Jennifer [Anderson] has done a very good job as mayor in difficult circumstances,” Cr Guthrie said. Oliver Lees

Councillors delay their decision on accountability policy Macedon Ranges councillors have agreed to delay a decision on a policy relating to councillor accountability in planning matters in order to clarify the extent to which the policy will monitor councillor conduct. The Councillor Interaction with External Planning Matters policy was tabled at last week’s meeting, with the aim of defining the parameters to which councillors can interact with external parties in relation to planning matters. The document states that it is “in the interests of effective governance to ensure that all planning decisions are transparent and open to the community”. The draft policy outlines a number of

measures to ensure greater accountability of councillors, including that any recorded meeting relating to a land use planning matter be forwarded to council, if the meeting took place without a council officer present. Newly elected deputy mayor Rob Guthrie said the policy did not go far enough, and recommended an amendment whereby a recording requirement be introduced for all such meetings. Cr Guthrie said he felt compelled to add further weight to the document after council consulted with a public law expert. “[The expert] strongly recommended that we record details of all contacts on planning matters to protect ourselves and avoid

accusations of prejudging the matter and maintaining impartiality,” he said. “The alternate motion I’m providing will … provide the protection and certainty of an open transparent planning process.” The departure from the policy outlined in the document received a mixed reaction from Cr Guthrie’s peers, who were uncertain of the extent to which it would apply in everyday situations. Cr Mark Ridgeway said although he appreciated Cr Guthrie’s intention, the proposed policy could add unnecessary process. “Basically, that includes things like people tapping on the shoulder in the supermarket,

or ringing up for a casual conversation on the phone,” he said. “I would think that would be a lot of work for us and a lot of work for council officers.” Supporting the motion, mayor Jennifer Anderson said “it was better to be setting the bar high” and that councillors “have absolutely nothing to hide”. After more than 30 minutes of discussion, in which several councillors spoke in opposition, Cr Guthrie clarified that his intended meaning was that the policy would apply only to active planning matters. Councillors agreed to defer a decision on the item and planned for it to be revisited in March next year.

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Young soccer stars of the future Four budding sports stars from Melbourne’s west will make their mark at the School Sport Victoria competition later this week. The up and coming soccer players will represent the state in the 12 and under boys’ and girls’ teams. Tara Murray and Molly Magennis spoke to the youngsters to find out what making the squads meant to them.

t Augustine’s Primary School pupil Irena Razumic has ticked off one of her goals in making the School Sport Victoria 12 and under soccer team. The Keilor resident and her teammates will travel to Sydney this week to compete against teams from across Australia in the Sydney International Cup. The competition will be at Cromer Park Sports Complex from Friday, December 3, to Sunday, December 5. Irena was selected after two training days, one in Ballarat and one in Darebin. “I’m really excited,” she says. “I really wanted to make the team. It was one of my goals. It was something I really wanted.” Irena has been playing soccer since she was six years old, with her mother Susan saying she had good ball skills and wasn’t into girly things like dancing. Irena says she is looking forward to the challenge of competing in Sydney. “I want to play well and have fun,” she says. “I want to make new friends. We have had two training sessions together and it’s been fun. “I think it will be really special. Hopefully we can do well and if we win.”

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- Analise Petersen Irena, who says her running ability is her strength, likes to play in the midfield and a little bit of defence. Her idols are Australian star Ellie Carpenter and Luka Modri. The Calder United young gun, who will attend Maribyrnong Sports College next year, has big aims for the future. “I want to play for Australia.” Joining Irena in the squad is Maribyrnong College student Analise Petersen. The 12-year-old says she wasn’t expecting to be selected. “When I first found out that I got in, I was very emotional. “There’s new people that I haven’t met before so that’s good, and going to Sydney is very exciting.” Analise started playing soccer in 2016 and loves how the sport makes her feel. “I can’t really describe it, it just makes me feel happy, it’s like my freedom,” she says. The young sports star says she would definitely love to play soccer professionally, and looks up to Matilda players Ellie Carpenter and Hayley Raso. “I think [Ellie Carpenter] is a really strong player. “I feel like she’s a bit underrated, she’s such a great player.” The competition will mark the first time Analise has traveled interstate to play. “I’m so excited and I can’t wait for it.” Maribyrnong Sports Academy student Leyla Hussein is also making the journey to Sydney. “I am … excited to play interstate against some of the best girls,” she says. “I am so happy I made the team.” She says she loves everything about soccer, from training and playing matches with all her teammates, to scoring goals on the field. Aussie Matilda stars Sam Kerr and Ellie Carpenter are among her favourite players. “Everyone says I look and play like [Sam Kerr]. She is amazing on and off the field,” Leyla says. Leyla’s ultimate dream is to play in England and to represent Australia on the world stage. She was also selected for the National Training Centre (NTC) squad for the

upcoming 2022 season. The NTC is a full-time training program with the aim to help talented players progress through to achieve NPLW, W-league, National and International representation. “[It’s] another step closer to achieving my goals of playing for the Matildas,” she says. “I am also really excited about that.” Representing Victoria in the 12 and under boys team is Altona’s Robert Kutlesa. The St Leo the Great pupil plays for St Albans Saints and admits he is a bit nervous about the tournament. The 11-year-old has been playing soccer since he was three years old. “[I feel] very honoured and excited to go to

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Sydney and play with the Victorian team,” he says . Robert’s favourite thing about playing football is his teammates, particularly those ones at St. Albans, because “we’ve been together for so long.” With favorite players like legend Lionel Messi, and Socceroos player Aaron Mooy, it’s no surprise Robert would love to play soccer professionally one day. As an added challenge, he will be competing with boys above his age group, although he’s not worried about that at all. “I feel good because I’m surrounded by kids that might be a bit better than me because of the age difference, and I feel strong playing in

an older group,” he says. Marijana, Robert’s mother, agrees and says his two older brothers have prepared him well for this occasion. “He’s never let them push him around, so playing above his age group, I think … he’s confident in that space. His brothers have trained him well.” She says this amazing opportunity will be excellent exposure for her son. “Because these boys have been playing in their respective teams for a long time, you sort of get used to seeing what’s in Victoria, so we’re really looking forward to seeing what the teams are like more broadly across Australia,” she says.

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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

Nutrition education & skills training

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Hume council has partnered with OzHarvest to bring its Nest program to Hume, where you can learn cooking skills in a friendly, fun and supportive way. The session is free and will run from 10am-noon on Monday, December 13. ■ https://bit.ly/3DmikuM

Rotary club The Sunbury Rotary Club meets every Tuesday at the Sunbury Bowling Club at 7pm. ■ sunburyrotary@gmail.com

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

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

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 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

parking. ■ Peter, 0419 028 518

Female cricket 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

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

Softball 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

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

Be connected

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.

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

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On Saturday, December 4, from 10am-2pm, there will be a craft market at Bridgewater Lake, 9 Wedgewood Road, Roxburgh Park. Items available for purchase include homemade and crafted items, great Christmas gift ideas, Devonshire teas. Free entry and car

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

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Health will also offer face-to-face groups in Hoppers Crossing, when restrictions permit. ■ 8734 1400

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 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

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

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. ■ John, 0418 377 336

Musicians welcome Do you play trumpet, flute or lower brass instruments? The Hobsons Bay City Band is seeking musicians to join their community band. Rehearsals are held every Monday from 7.30pm at the Newport Lakes Primary School, Elizabeth Street, Newport. Visitors and interested musicians any age most welcome. ■ Roger Lewis, hbcityband@gmail.com or www.hbcb.org.au

Singing group Join the Melton South Community Singers at the Melton South Community Centre on the first and third Tuesday of each month. ■ Sue, 0400 082 413

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

Dads’ playgroup Tarneit Community Learning Centre

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

Melton Men’s Probus Club The Melton Men’s Probus Club meets on the first Tuesday of each month at the Melton Dart Club, 63a Reserve Road, from 9.45am. New members and visitors are most welcome. ■ 9746 0271

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How many active volcanoes exist in Australian territories?

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SPORTS QUIZ 1. Hannah Green is an Australian professional in what sport? 2. Which national rugby union team recently defeated New Zealand for the first time since 2009? 3. Australian cricketer Tim Paine last represented which state or territory at domestic first-class level? 4. Georgia Patrikios last played for which AFLW club?

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Styling Lexus is the first to admit the use, among other things, of the squared off Mercedes-Benz S-Class sedan as the template for the LS 400, which with corners knocked off and sharp angles rubbed out in its fifth generation in 2018, gave way to a sleek four-door coupe with the ‘500’ tag. Now, with a 2021 update, LS 500 looks are further enhanced with an elegant new radiator grille, front bumper and tail-lamp highlights, as well as boosted LED headlamps featuring advanced BladeScan adaptive beam technology giving more precise illumination. Further design enhancements include badging, dark metallic accents and grilles and 20-inch dark metallic alloy wheels. Lexus also offers Lustre Shadow, a new exterior paint finish across the range that incorporates flakes of aluminium in a mirror-like finish.

Interior While the cabin surroundings of the test car were generally pleasing to the eye, the garish white-and-black ‘marble cake’ leather trimmed upholstery was something of a shock. Whatever were designers thinking? Ignoring that, the set-up makes the best of spacious room to move, while operating the conveniently positioned controls such as steering wheel, shift lever and pedals, for driving or while being ‘chauffeured’. The familiar old-style analogue clock on the central dashboard, a feature of other Lexus cabins, is always welcome.

Infotainment A new 12.3-inch touch-screen provides easy access to the multimedia system, which includes satellite navigation, access to Apple CarPlay or Android, plus superb all-round sound from a 23-speaker Mark Levinson audio, which incorporates DAB+ digital radio and DVD player and four USB points and AUX input.

Engines / Transmissions The LS 500 F Sport’s 310 kW twin-turbo V6 motor serves up maximum power of 310 kW at 6000 rpm and holds peak torque of 600

AT A GLANCE MODEL LINE-UP Lexus LS 500 and LS 500h F Sport $195,953 Lexus LS 500 and LS 500h Sports Luxury $201,078

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Nm between 1600 and 4800 rpm, the tasty combination, driving the rear wheels through a ten-speed automatic transmission.

Safety Making its debut in a Lexus is a digital rear-view mirror, Its large display presenting real-time images from the reversing camera, providing improved vision in all weather and lighting conditions while ensuring the view is not obstructed by headrests or passengers. The further advanced Lexus Safety System+ incorporates intersection turning assist, first seen in the new Lexus IS and designed to provide alerts and, if necessary, automatic braking if it detects an oncoming vehicle when turning right, or a pedestrian approaching from the front when turning right or left. The LS also joins the IS with standard Lexus Connected Services, which include Automatic Collision Notification - the ability to generate an automatic emergency call to a round-the-clock emergency call centre and relay the vehicle location in an accident requiring intervention, or if an airbag, of which there are ten, deploys. A full-colour head-up windscreen display provides driving info without the driver having to look away from the road ahead. Lexus LS 500 F Sport floats latest tech in luxury surroundings.

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Driving The LS 500’s 3.5-litre twin-turbocharged V6 engine features re-engineered pistons reducing noise when the engine is cold, while dual variable valve timing adopts hydraulic control on the inlet side to reduce weight while maintaining the engine’s strong torque over a broad rev range. More weight loss is obtained with a new one-piece intake manifold made from aluminium instead of cast iron. Running on the recommended 95 RON petrol, Lexus claims a combined urban / highway fuel consumption of 10 litres per 100 kilometres. The LS 500 F Sport on test returned figures of 11 and 5.9 litres per 100 kilometres respectively. While the F Sport is the performance

model - zero to 100 km/h in 5 seconds - the adaptive variable suspension incorporates height adjustable multi-link front and rear air system, with the F Sport adding front and rear stabilisers producing the calmness of cruising we have come to expect from a Lexus flagship. Standard 20-inch wheels are wrapped with a new run-flat tyre designed with a lower vertical spring rate to reduce the impact of road surface blemishes further adding to ride comfort. The LS 500 is a ‘lolly jar’ brimming with sweet temptations picked through a plethora of easy-to-reach controls including buttons, knobs, switches, pedals, paddles and a touchpad enough to satisfy the ultimate tech-savvy motorist.

Having previously found the Lexus touchpad a tad ticklish to control with the left hand, the LS 500 version appears to have become more positive in reaction to the touch. Alternatively, for those seeking a relaxed no-nonsense experience of comfort and convenience at the pinnacle of Lexus luxury, the LS 500 F Sport will do nicely, thank you.

Summary On introduction to Australia, the Lexus LS 400 set the highest standards of craftsmanship finish and automotive technology not found in cars outside the super-luxury European sedans. More than 30 years later the LS 500 flagship continues the line.

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Cartwright claims Sunbury United games record Veteran all-rounder Kevin ‘Hoss’ Cartwright wasn’t concerned with the fanfare as he prepared for his record-breaking 450th cricket match last weekend. Despite being the first player to reach that milestone in Sunbury United’s 48-year history, Cartwright said he would treat the contest just like any other. “It’s just another game for me, although I know the club’s making a big deal about it,” he said. “I just want to enjoy myself, that’s what cricket’s about for me these days.” After starting out in Pascoe Vale, Cartwright moved to Sunbury with his wife around Christmas time in 1985. He joined the Bees in the 1984-85 season and hasn’t looked back since. Across 37 years, Cartwright has amassed more than 9000 runs, taken 142 wickets, 290 catches and 50 stumpings playing as wicketkeeper. He served as the club’s secretary for four years and featured on their committee for a number of years. Cartwright also served as president of the

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I just want to enjoy myself, that’s what cricket’s about for me these days

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- Kevin Cartwright Gisborne and District Cricket Association. During the 1998-99 season he received a life membership from the club for his work on and off the field. Cartwright’s long term clubmate and fellow 400-game player Garry Wilson said Hoss has proven to be a “genuine all-rounder” over the years, as well a dependable clubman. “Kevin’s overall commitment is what makes a community cricket club work, and in the current environment it is critical that community clubs like ours continue to offer an encouraging environment where players and supporters can relax and enjoy themselves,” Wilson said. Unlike his mate, Cartwright was less willing to shower himself in praise. “I batted anywhere between one and five, and I’d be bowling first and second change half

the time. You wouldn’t call it pace, more like little wobblers, and as I’ve gotten older, they’ve gotten even wobblier,” he said. “I played in about three premierships and lost another six. “I don’t usually go into the accolades, but probably the best one was the year I captained and we won premiership. “I think my best knock was about 136 not out versus Macedon at home, it would have been in the mid to late 80s.” Now operating primarily as a batsmen and a wicketkeeper, Cartwright said he’s seen plenty of change in the sport over the years, and not always, in his opinion, for the better. “I can remember eight-ball overs,” he said. “Another thing is the heat rule. If it hits 30 [degrees] at 11 o’clock you have to call it off, but then sometimes there’s a cool change by midday and you still can’t play. “I’ve played in games when it was 40-plus degrees. Once upon a time you just played cricket and had some extra water if you needed it.” Oliver Lees

Kevin Cartwright has been a fixture of the Sunbury United Cricket Club since 1985. (Supplied)

Cats’ season starts strong

Kyneton has been named the winner of the AFL Victoria Club Inclusion Award.

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AFL award for Kyneton By Oliver Lees Kyneton has capped off a challenging year for football on a positive, with the club named the winner of the AFL Victoria Club Inclusion Award. The virtual awards were held earlier this month with the aim of celebrating individual and community achievements. The Tigers were selected for the prize ahead of Ferntree Gully and St Albans football clubs. Under the leadership of president Hayden Young, this year the club fielded its first side in the Victorian Football Integration Development Association (FIDA) season. The league – which was established to accommodate people with disabilities – has grown steadily over its 30 year history, but before this season did not feature a team within an hour’s drive of the Macedon Ranges. As he took the helm at the start of this year, Young said inclusivity was at the top of his list of priorities. “The club is extremely proud to win an

award like that with the path we’re on,” he said. “We wanted to do everything we can to engage everyone in the community and that meant putting in resources. “We wanted to be a one club town, and to do that you have to engage the whole town. In the past we may have lost some parts of the community.” Young said it was a focus of his to have the club giving back to the community wherever possible. That includes redirecting a portion of the club’s finances into charities each year. This year the Tigers were able to redirect more than $13,000 to local organisations and food charities. In a further show of community engagement, this year the Tigers hosted the Eaglehawk Football Netball Club for the annual Pride Cup. First launched in Yarra Glen in 2012, the Pride Cup serves the twin purposes of providing an inclusive environment as well as encouraging members of the LGBT

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community to be more engaged in community sport. The club’s senior football and netball teams donned custom-made rainbow pride guernseys and were joined by AFLW star Darcy Vescio for a lunch event. Speaking at the AFL Victoria awards event, Tigers secretary Natalie Kornfsky said: “We’ve got a few people around our club that have a disability and have always wanted to play football, but that have had to travel one to two hours to be involved in football. “We decided this year that this is the time to take a step in the right direction and provide a really inclusive space so everyone in our community can get involved with this game that we love.” Young said he’s looking forward to having a full season of footy, where the entire club can get together, and hopes that other clubs in the shire will follow suit in creating a FIDA program. The Tigers will hold come-and-try days for next season in the near future.

Macedon started off with a strong campaign across the board in the Gisborne and District Association with each of its three senior men’s sides coming away with wins. As last year’s Johnstone Shield premiers, the Cats wasted no time returning to form. They chased down Gisborne’s total of 130 in 32 overs. Recruit Tim Berzins top scored for the Cats with 28 in his first game. Meanwhile the Cats’ second 11 outlasted Riddell, while the thirds won due to a Hanging Rock forfeit. Cats president Steve Harrison said young player Ed Ferguson put together an impressive match in his first senior appearance. Ferguson claimed four wickets and conceded just 14 runs in his five over stint with the ball. Harrison said he was also pleased with Gabriel Yow Yeh, who chipped in down the tail end with 15 handy runs and bowled a tidy four overs that included a maiden. Harrison said things were looking positive around the club, on and off the field. “We’ve grown, I think we’re at 14 teams across seniors and juniors which is great, because I can remember when we were down to about six teams,” he said. “This is the first time we’ve run two girls teams and our women’s team are in their first year as well.” Harrison said the club had also been boosted by some new nets at the Tony Clarke Reserve, as well as new surfaces on their two home grounds. “We were chasing new nets for six or seven years, that was always part of our strategy, because it’s always difficult to attract anyone with older facilities,” he said. “We’re a great club to be part of, we have a lot of fun, and I think that’s showing on the field.”

Young Tigers ready to roar as basketball is back The Kyneton Tigers have opted for youth as they prepare to kick off their campaign in the Country Basketball League north-west competition. Second year Tigers coach Ash Clark said the club had made some changes over the break in order to foster more talent directly through the junior program. Speaking before the weekend, he said the team was ready for the new fixture which includes some double-header weekends with games on Saturday and Sunday. “We had a lot of players from the Macedon Ranges and Gisborne, but we realised after last season we weren’t providing the pathway for Kyneton juniors,” Clark said. “We certainly don’t want to turn outsiders away, but when you find out your juniors aren’t going [in the senior program] because they feel there’s no spot, that’s something we wanted to fix.”

Clark said the best way to do that was to give the club’s youth a chance to prove themselves. Corey Easter and Brendan McCarthy will lead the Tigers as co-captains for the season. “We know it’s going to be a hard slog for us, our oldest player is 23,” he said. “It is exciting with a young group. We’re realistic with where we’re at, which is a developmental stage, but the boys have been showing up in good numbers and everyone’s looking forward to it.” On December 5, the Tigers will square off against the CBL’s north-west division’s newest side, the Macedon Ranges Rockies. Oliver Lees

The 2021-22 Kyneton Tigers squad. (Supplied)

Goater drafted to North By Oliver Lees Sunbury product Josh Goater has lived out a football dream after he was picked by the club he spent his entire life supporting at last week’s AFL draft. The celebrations in Sunbury had to wait a little longer than expected, as the 190-centimetre explosive runner slid outside the first round, which was announced on Wednesday night. Goater was ultimately selected with the 22nd pick by North Melbourne. Speaking to Fox Sports, he said he was eager to get into the blue and white stripes, and had even delayed heading to his school formal to watch the draft with his family. “It was a bit of mixed emotions. I would have loved to go [in the first round] and relieve the stress a bit, but I’m absolutely over the moon to land at North Melbourne,” he said. “I’ve followed North Melbourne my whole life and I’m stoked to be able to be at that pick and land myself at that club.” The Sunbury Lions Football Club shared a message on Facebook congratulating him after his name was announced. “Josh started with the Sunbury Lions juniors and progressed to play his first senior game alongside big brother Luke in round one this year, and showed the class to prove that he was here only for a short time, and now takes the next step to where he will truly shine,” the post read. “Enjoy the journey and where your football takes you, we will be watching every step buddy.” In a year filled with the periodic cancellation of community sport due to COVID-19 restrictions, Goater still found ways to impress recruiters. 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. That included an uptick in form to round out the NAB League season, where he had 30.5 disposals and 8.5 intercept possessions in his last three matches. Goater also played three senior matches with the Sunbury Lions alongside older brother Luke, before the NAB League season began. Although listed by some draft commentators as a midfielder, Goater has used his size and quickness to fill gaps all over the field through his development. That included handy stints across the half back line for the Lions and the Cannons.

Josh Goater was selected with the 22nd pick in the AFL draft.

Speaking on draft night, Goater said he grew up admiring the goal kickers. “I was a forward, so Drew Petrie was someone that I always looked up to,” he said. Goater will join a large crop of talent at North Melbourne pushing for selection as they rebuild in the AFL next season. The Kangaroos selected Jason Horne-Francis with the club’s first ever number one overall pick in a bid to strengthen their midfield stocks.

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North Melbourne list manager Glenn Luff told North Melbourne media he felt the club had achieved its aim of bringing in a mix of well-rounded young players. “We’re able to bring in a couple guys that can play in the backline as rebounding defenders, but they’ve got the versatility to play in the midfield or wing position down the track,” Luff said. “We’re excited to see them on the track.”

Two Calder Cannons head to the AFL The Calder Cannons had two of their brightest players picked up in the AFL draft last week. Following Josh Goater’s selection at pick 22 to North Melbourne, Cannons best and fairest winner Zac Taylor was scooped up by Adelaide at number 44. The 180-centimetre midfielder was a standout in the NAB League and also impressed playing in the seniors for Oak Park, where he kicked four goals in a match against Keilor Park. That same weekend he had the opportunity to show his stuff in the VFL for Essendon, where he accumulated 10 disposals and four marks against a cluster of AFL listed players. Across the NAB League season Taylor averaged 26 disposals, six marks and four tackles. Taylor also averaged 21 disposals playing for Vic Metro in two trial games. He finished four points clear of Sam Paea in the Cannon’s best and fairest, and six points ahead of Flynn Lakey. Lakey claimed the league’s highest honour, the Morrish Medal, but did not have his name read out in the draft. Adelaide national recruiting manager Hamish Ogilvie told Crows media Taylor was an easy pick for the club. “Zac is a feisty little player. Atat that stage of the draft the two boys were just too good not to take so we stayed true to our talent order,” Ogilvie said. “Zac is a small forward, half-forward and midfielder, he played midfield with the Calder Cannons and senior footy with his local club. “He can get a lot of the ball and has real speed to get outside with his agility so it’s a speed/agility combo and again he was really high on our talent order so we are very pleased to bring the two boys in together.” Oliver Lees

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