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Countdown to Christmas ‘Tis the season to sing carols and make your house shine bright with Christmas lights. Children across the west – including siblings Eliza, 2, Charlotte, 6, and Phillip, 2, are looking forward to celebrating the festive season and are hoping the man in the big red suit will leave them some surprises under the Christmas tree. We wish you a merry Christmas and a happy new year from all at Star Weekly. This is the last edition for 2021 with the first edition for 2022 out on Tuesday, January 11.

Vaccine mandate revolt

By Sarah Oliver Melton councillors have spoken out against the state government’s vaccine mandate, with some councillors describing the mandate as “segregation”.

Crs Moira Deeming, Kathy Majdlik, Julie Shannon and Sophie Ramsey, and mayor Goran Kesic shared their opposition to the state government’s introduction of different restrictions for vaccinated and unvaccinated people after Cr Ramsey raised a notice of motion calling for the council to write to Health Minister Martin Foley and the

Department of Health to seek clarification about what forms of vaccine certificates are deemed valid.

Cr Ramsey raised the motion after hearing about people being turned away from venues when they present their vaccine card obtained at the time of vaccination as proof of vaccination.

Cr Deeming opposed the motion, saying that she could not align herself with any decision in relation to vaccines and mandates because “she does not agree with either of them”.

“I just don’t want to be a part of anything

that affirms segregation in any way, shape or form … I just believe that segregation via these coerced vaccine passports is immoral in and of itself, but I do understand the other side,” she said.

Cr Majdlik also opposed the motion, saying she agreed with Cr Deeming.

“I think that we’re having this discussion in and of itself shows the very many, many flaws in this whole system in the discrimination around vaccinations and mandatory vaccinations,” she said.

“I commend Cr Ramsey for obviously the access and inclusion aspect of this but … if I

were to agree with this, it almost seems like I would be agreeing to the actual vaccination passport system which I don’t personally agree with … and for that reason I can’t accept this motion.”

In supporting the motion, Cr Julie Shannon said “I absolutely disagree with segregation”.

“However, I’m probably going to vote yes for this because purely its clarification and I know quite a few poor old people who have had similar situations. They know I don’t agree with it, many don’t agree with it …

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STAY INFORMED Mayor’s message Cr Goran Kesic

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As this challenging year draws to an end, I’d like to share how proud I am of the strength and support our community has shown.

Christmas is a time to create some great family memories, and it brings me joy to know that we can now reunite with loved ones this festive season.

At Council, we’re reflecting on what we’ve achieved for our community over the last year.

We were thrilled to secure a State Government land commitment for the new Melton Hospital.

New park has tails wagging A new dog park has been welcomed by dogs and their owners, adding to our list of off-lead spaces for local pooches.

Officially opened last week, the Eynesbury Dog Park was developed to provide a safe and welcoming space for dogs to run, play, and socialise, and for neighbours to connect.

The park is located at the Eynesbury Recreation Reserve, 3 Avoca Street.

It features dog training equipment, fencing, shelter, and bench seats.

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More recently, we started works on the Mt Atkinson Children’s and Community Centre, and the new Diggers Rest Recreation Reserve pavilion.

The dog park was funded with a State Government contribution of $275,000, together with $61,000 from Council.

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Last week, Roslyn Wai was also appointed as Council’s new CEO. Roslyn is a highly regarded leader who is committed to delivering positive outcomes for the community and we welcome her to the role.

Christmas and New Year opening hours

We completed the new Cobblebank Indoor Stadium, and made major progress on the MacPherson Park redevelopment.

It was wonderful to also see both the new Melton Central Community Centre, and Eynesbury Early Learning Centre officially open.

In the New Year, we look forward to continuing our work to help make the City of Melton an even better place to live and raise a family.

On behalf of my fellow councillors and I, I wish you a very merry Christmas and a happy New Year.

We look forward to a bigger, brighter, and safer 2022 for our whole community.

Please feel free to contact me on 0437 241 436 or goran.kesic@melton.vic.gov.au regarding any Council issues.

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Council’s new CEO Roslyn Wai has been appointed as Melton City Council’s new Chief Executive Officer.

A highly regarded executive leader, Roslyn brings more than 30 years’ experience working across the local government, water, tertiary education and media sectors, most recently as Director Communications, Engagement and Advocacy at Hume City Council.

Roslyn will start in the role on 26 January 2022.

Council venues and services will have some reduced opening hours over the Christmas and New Year period.

However, there will be no change in bin collection dates this year. For details on all centre opening hours, visit melton.vic.gov.au/holidayhours

Cambridge Ward with Cr Kathy Majdlik It’s hard to believe the end of 2021 is upon us already. This is a magical time of year and it’s a joy to see our community coming together to embrace the spirit of Christmas with family and friends.

If you’re at home over the coming weeks, don’t forget the Melton Recycling Facility (MRF) is offering free green waste drop off to homeowners and renters until the end of December. It’s the perfect time to tidy up your gardens and get rid of grass clippings, leaves and branches.

The MRF is open from 8am-4.30pm

every day, except Christmas Day and New Year’s Day. For more information, you can visit melton.vic.gov.au/ gardenwaste It’s also that time of year when snakes are out and about. Remember, Council offers a free snake removal program, so if you spot a snake anywhere within the City of Melton, please stay calm and move yourself, children, and pets away from the area and leave the snake alone. Call 9747 7200 immediately, and we’ll arrange for the snake to be removed by a professional catcher at no cost.

In closing, I’d like to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and hope 2022 brings good health and prosperity to you all. Remember, this is a hectic time of year, so please be careful on our roads and take good care of each other.

You can contact me regarding any Council related matters.

I can be contacted via email at kathy.majdlik@melton.vic.gov.au or on 0412 584 058.

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Deputy Mayor Cr Lara Carli

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Melton crime on the way down The crime rate in Melton has dropped significantly in the year to September, according to data released last week.

The Crime Statistics Agency (CSA) released the Victorian crime statistics for the year ending September 30 last week, revealing an overall 10 per cent decrease in crime across the state.

According to the data, 12,550 offences were recorded in Melton in the year to September, compared with 14,202 in 2020.

Melton recorded a slight 0.5 per cent decrease in family violence (FV) incidents in the past

year, which was inconsistent with the rest of the state. Victoria recorded an overall 4.3 per cent increase in FV offences.

Melton South was the municipality’s most crime prone area (2106 offences), ahead of Melton (2014) and Melton West (1595).

CSA chief statistician Fiona Dowsley said the timing of COVID-19 restrictions played a role in the dip in numbers.

“COVID-19-related restrictions on movement have continued to coincide with decreases in the more opportunistic crime types such as theft, however, there have been

fewer breaches of CHO (chief health officer) directions offences recorded in the past 12 months,” Ms Dowsley said.

Victoria Police deputy commissioner Rick Nugent said it was pleasing to see the crime rate trend down. “We are particularly encouraged by the reduced number of burglaries, robberies and thefts, offences that can be very distressing for victims,” Deputy Commissioner Nugent said. “Less crime also means fewer victims, with a reduction in 27,338 victim reports in the last 12 months.

“This represents the largest decrease in

victim reports and the lowest count in ten years. Pleasingly, this includes a decrease in person victims with 15,212 fewer person victim reports in the past year.”

Deputy Commissioner Nugent said Victoria Police’s focus will shift to keeping the community safe over the holiday period.

“This will be achieved through a number of ongoing state-wide and local operations to detect and deter crime before it can occur, monitor known persons of interest before they offend, and bring those who commit crimes before the courts,” he said.

Call for Melton Aboriginal hub

Jeannette Hill is retiring.

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Stop, look, listen, think and retire Two Melton crossing supervisors are hanging up their stop signs and whistles today as they retire after decades on the job.

Jeannette Hill and Penny Richter have seen second generations of children and a lot change over the years.

Jeanette, who has lived in Melton for 44 years, fell into the job accidentally when the council called for more people to help fill in with supervising duties.

After putting her hand up, she soon realised how much she liked the job and that it worked well with her children’s school schedule.

It’s been 30 years since then, during which she has mostly worked at the crossing near St Catherine’s Primary School and while she said she is a bit sad, she knows it’s her time.

“I’ll miss the children, parents and grandparents,” she said.

“I treat them all the same … they’re all lovely.

“In all that 30 years, I can count on one hand how many children have been rude.”

Jeanette was lucky to have most of the children go to the secondary school next door, so she could watch them grow up into their teenage years – some of which still wave hello.

Penny has spent 35 years at the crossing outside Wedge Park Primary School where her children attended.

“I didn’t think I’d last 35 years myself,” she said.

She said her favourite part of the job was “seeing the preppies get to grade 6 and get to go onto their next adventure”.

Penny and her husband are keen to travel now that she’s retiring, and Jeanette said she now has time to get into her half acre garden.

Melton could be getting a hub dedicated to the city’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population.

At a council meeting on Monday, November 13, councillor Ashleigh Vandenberg put forward a notice of motion requesting report on an Aboriginal-controlled, Aboriginal Community Hub. “An Aboriginal community services hub is especially important in Melton as Melton is home to more Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families than any part of Victoria,” Cr Vandenberg said.

“I have received feedback from the community highlighting the needs for a culturally safe and inclusive service, helping to support true self-determination within our community and overall better social and health outcomes.”

Cr Vandenberg said there had already been some community consultation and she had spoken with Kirrip House, which provides services to the local Aboriginal communities in relation to the possibility of the hub.

Cr Vandenberg asked council officers to consider current and future community needs and possible benefits of establishing the hub.

She also asked that council’s role in supporting the co-design, collaboration and partnerships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities be considered.

A summary of other relevant hubs in Victoria was suggested, as well as potential funding streams and advocacy opportunities that could support the planning and development of the project.

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Melton council appoints a new chief executive officer Melton council has appointed Roslyn Wai as its new chief executive, bringing a “wealth of knowledge” to municipality.

In a statement, council said Ms Wai has had more than 30 years’ experience working across local government, water, tertiary education and media sectors.

“I am delighted to be joining Melton City Council in 2022 to work for and with the community and council,” Ms Wai said.

“It’s an exciting vision that the community of Melton has created for its future, and I look forward to being a part of the team that brings it to life.”

Ms Wai’s was most recently Hume council’s

communications, engagement and advocacy director and served as the city’s interim chief executive until July.

Melton mayor Goran Kesic said Ms Wai was an experienced and highly regarded executive leader committed to delivering positive outcomes for the community.

“We are delighted to welcome Roslyn to the role of CEO, and congratulate her on this appointment,” Cr Kesic said.

“As a skilled leader with strong experience in organisational strategy, stakeholder engagement and people management, Roslyn will be an asset to Melton City Council.

“Her effective leadership, diverse experience

and strong community focus will be invaluable as the city continues to navigate the prospects and challenges of rapid growth.

“The City of Melton is one of Australia’s fastest growing areas. It’s an exciting time full of opportunity and we’re confident that Roslyn’s leadership and dedication will help council to create a thriving future for our community.”

Ms Wai will begin her role on January 26, 2022, and her first official duty will be to attend council’s Australia Day celebration at The Willows.

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Youth vaping concerns escalate

By Sarah Oliver Council is continuing to fight against the issue of vaping among Melton’s youth after a report found the problem is anecdotally widespread.

At council’s June 28 meeting, council officers were asked to engage with principals from local schools and other community leaders to discuss the issue of e-cigarette use among young people.

The report was table at last night’s council meeting, outlining the engagement undertaken and how council can help address the issue.

“Currently, based on all the engagement

undertaken, the report provides some outcomes that, whilst insufficient data is available at the moment to suggest that vaping is a major issue for the city of Melton, anecdotally … it does appear that it is becoming a significant issue,” community services manager Troy Scoble said.

Councillor Julie Shannon said education is “hugely important” but that her main concern is finding out where the e-cigarettes are coming from.

“My main concern, and where I want to eventually go with this, would be to find out where these are coming from … any business that is illegally selling e-cigarettes, especially

with nicotine, need to be found and charged.

“So if there’s anything we can do as a council to help support that happening, I think that’s extremely important.”

The report also outlined that “council can play a key role in working with key agencies in the advocacy, education and awareness space to address this increasing community health issue”.

Cr Shannon moved a motion to request officers continue to work with key partner agencies, including Victoria Police, to raise awareness of the issue and illegal selling of e-cigarettes.

The motion also requested officers work with key agency partners and schools to educate young people, parents and teachers on the impacts caused by vaping.

Cr Bob Turner asked for a further point to be added that includes the engagement of all groups within the community who engage and support youth.

Cr Steve Abboushi said vaping “really is a significant issue and I firmly believe that if action is not taken to tackle this matter urgently and as soon as possible, it will unfortunately have a devastating and lasting impact on our young people in our community”.

Seeing triple, again Melton locals Jessica, Shamus and Leslie Treadwell didn’t expect to see a photo of themselves as three-year-olds with their mum in a November edition of Star Weekly.

But when they did, the photo retrieved from the archives brought a smile to their faces.

The triplets were featured on the front page of Star Weekly’s predecessor, The Mail-Express, in 1991 in a story about the local Multiple Birth Society.

The group would meet once a month “late at night, usually once the children are in bed,” the article read.

But Jessica remembers their time in the group and still keeps in touch with some of the other kids.

The three siblings still live in Melton and have all worked in hospitality around the city, including a stint working at the same venue.

Jessica said they have always been really close and she feels they got lucky to have each other.

“We have two older sisters … but obviously we’ve always been close.”

The siblings’ mother, Cora, has since died and is buried at the Melton cemetery.

“She was awesome. She was a nurse for 17 years so she was taking care of others as well as us,” Jessica said. “She was really strong.”

Shamus and Leslie both have children of their own now, although no multiple births (yet).

Jessica’s advice to families with multiple-birth children is to “let them be them”.

“It’s sometimes a bit hard when you’re all the same age to compare a bit … I think it’s really important to let everybody be who they are,” she said.

“Don’t be worried about them because they will always have friends.”

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Busy feet get dancing A dance school for children with autism has been winning hearts for years and continues to do so.

BusyFeet, which is based in Hillside and supported by the Rotary Club of Caroline Springs, was recently named as the social wellbeing award winner at the Keep Victoria Beautiful 2021 Sustainable Cities awards.

Annette Butterworth has been organising the group for seven years. She said it was amazing to win an award like this.

“I didn’t think we had a hope with the 19 other finalists,” she said.

“I was over the moon, as it’s such great recognition for the program. The program is for children with disabilities between six and 16.

“As long as they are on the autism spectrum, they’re welcome.”

Armed robbery charge A man has been charged over an alleged armed robbery in Hillside on Saturday, December 11. Two men entered a convenience store on Antionetta Way about 4.30pm where one of the men allegedly produced a firearm before stealing cash and cigarettes. Police said the men then fled in a blue Ford. No one was injured in the incident.

Ms Butterworth said the group wasn’t only for the children but for the parents as well, giving them time to sit down and have a coffee and a bit of a break.

The students have performed at several parties, including performing in front of more than 1000 people in Tasmania a few years ago.

“The kids don’t care, they have no fear,” she said.

“They hear the music and go for it. There’s a real fuzzy feeling.”

The group continued to meet over Zoom throughout the pandemic, with Ms Butterworth saying they were getting eight or nine students a session.

She said getting to have three in-person classes late this year had been really important.

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Council wins changes at VCAT

By Sarah Oliver Moorabool council has voiced its disappointment over the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal’s (VCAT) approval of a development at 101 Gisborne Road in Bacchus Marsh.

The irregular-shaped site will be used primarily for staged multi-level dwelling developments.

In a statement, council said it had been made aware of a VCAT decision on a development

at the Bacchus Marsh site after a three day hearing in August.

Council was represented at the hearing by legal and planning experts.

The VCAT action was instigated by the developers after council failed to determine a planning permit within the prescribed time.

In the statement, council said it failed to make a determination because “council officers were trying to secure an improved outcome for the site. After the applicant lodged the appeal, council determined it would not support the

application”.

The plans were then amended and council stated it was satisfied with some of the changes, including that the site now offered better access for emergency services. However, council still opposed the majority of the plans.

At the August hearing, council secured a number of changes including that land be set aside for the Aqualink cycling/pedestrian network at no cost to ratepayers.

Other changes included a reduction in the total number of dwelling by six, at least eight

dwellings on the eastern boundary will be single storey as opposed to double storey, and improved sound acoustic treatment on the northern boundary, combined with increased landscaping.

In its statement, council said it was “disappointed and does not agree that it is an island location as defined by VCAT in its decision”. “Furthermore, Council officers continue to be concerned about the impact on traffic movement and flow from Clifton Drive and Gisborne Road”.

Art installation pops up A new interactive art installation has arrived at Lake Caroline for Melton residents to explore.

Titled ‘The Stories That Connect Us’, the project was led by multidisciplinary artist Luciano and created by students from Creekside College in Caroline Springs.

The project is a series of interactive artwork from the students, who under the guidance of Luciano, interpreted local stories that make Caroline Springs “a special place”.

Melton mayor Goran Kesic said it was a fun and new art experience for the City of Melton.

“This is a unique art experience that we’re excited to share with our community,” Cr Kesic said.

“The students have created beautiful interpretations of life in Caroline Springs and it’s great to be able to view them both in print and digitally.

“I’d encourage everyone to take the opportunity to enjoy this installation as you walk around Lake Caroline.”

The artwork the children created can be viewed around the lake and comes to life through augmented reality videos on viewer’s smartphones.

Viewers will need to download the Eyejack app and follow the instructions around the lake for the full virtual experience.

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Councillors vote to keep trees

By Sarah Oliver A group of Hillside residents who signed a petition to have 40 trees removed from their street did not get the outcome they were hoping for.

The residents tabled a petition at council’s August 30 meeting, calling for the spotted gum trees on Melfin Drive to be removed.

The petition said the trees were a safety concern, saying fallen branches and gumnuts on the pavement were creating tripping hazards.

The petition also said that roots were raising the nature stips.

According to the petition, the roots of the trees had caused significant damage to some properties, particularly to pipes that caused issues with plumbing.

At last Monday’s council meeting, councillors voted to conduct community consultation before deciding to install root barriers around the trees, which would help address safety concerns. In the meantime, the trees will continue to be pruned and monitored.

Deputy mayor Lara Carli had called on council to remove the trees.

However, her motion was lost after five councillors voted against it.

Cr Sophie Ramsay said the decision to remove trees from one street would open a floodgate of tree removal requests from the community.

Cr Bob Turner agreed, saying that “we shouldn’t be taking down trees in good condition”.

Cr Carli said while the council’s decision was not her desired outcome, she welcomed

the move to address residents’ safety concerns.

“I still believe [the trees] should be removed … I know now that at least there is going to be some investigation into barriers being installed and some pruning to take place immediately to get the trees cut back to improve safety,” she said.

Cr Kathy Majdlik said she also had safety concerns and wanted to ensure regular pruning occurred in the street.

“I want to ensure … property damage doesn’t continue as the trees double their size,” she said.

Councillors revolt over vax mandate

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Protecting waterways in the west A plan to ensure Melbourne’s western waterways, including those running through Melton and Moorabool, are healthy and thriving for generations to come has been released.

The Victorian government last week released the Waterways of the West Action Plan, a five-year plan that responds to the recommendations of the Waterways of the West Ministerial Advisory Committee and the Waterways of the West Community Vision that had been previously released.

The plan identifies nine directions and 40 actions with short-term actions to deliver results within the first year of implementation

and longer-term actions to deliver within five years.

The waterways of the west includes a network of creeks and rivers including the Maribyrnong River, Jacksons Creek, Kororoit Creek, Skeleton Creek, Stony Creek and Werribee River and goes through all the inner west and further out from Ballan through to Lancefield.

The plan will drive enduring protection for waterways and their parklands by addressing waterway pollution, waterway amenity and stronger land use planning and development controls and standards to guard against inappropriate development.

The directions include recognising the waterways of the west as living and integrated natural entities and the traditional owners as the ‘voice of these living entities.

The aim is to improve waterway amenity to meet community expectations, better protection of the region’s wetland values, identifying opportunities to meet environmental and cultural water needs, protect the waterways from pollution, increase community connection, education and participation and ensure accountability and transparency for action plan delivery.

From page 1 “… This is clarifying what on earth we can do with this stupid situation that we find ourselves in as a society and we shouldn’t even have to be having this discussion.”

Cr Kesic said about Cr Shannon’s speech: “I would sign your statement”.

Cr Ramsey said she agreed with her fellow councillors.

“I don’t like the segregation element of this either, but at this point now all I’m trying to do is … seek clarification as to what is acceptable from the people that are making judgement calls at the moment,” she said.

However, Cr Ashleigh Vandenberg said: “I don’t think it’s really a point in time to talk about people’s dismay at vaccinations or anything like that”.

The councillors’ comments comes just weeks after they voted to continue holding virtual council meetings until the end of April, amid some councillors’ concerns about high COVID-19 infection rates in the community and the redevelopment of the council chamber.

In a statement to Star Weekly, Cr Kesic said councillors were entitled to voice their own views.

“Council meetings are a democratic forum where councillors are encouraged to openly debate matters and put forward their own views,” he said.

“Council fully complies with the vaccine mandates as legislated by the Victorian government.”

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Artists tap into the healing power of creativity and nature A Melton artist’s work was unveiled last week as part of the North Western Melbourne Primary Health Network (NWMPHN) ‘art bomb’ project.

Lisa Fitzpatrick is among a group of artists chosen for the project who reside in Melton and Brimbank and all have lived experience of mental health trauma and recovery.

Fitzpatrick said she finds inspiration for her work by immersing herself in the sights and sounds of the wild.

“I find inspiration for paintings by going on daily nature walks,” she said.

“The painting is a reflection on nature’s beauty. The changing colours of the seasons

and weather and how it can influence our mood. Exploring nature can evoke a sense of calm, peace and mindfulness.”

Her ‘art bomb’ piece is an acrylic painting on 120cm-square stretched canvas and is called ‘Nature’s Beauty’.

The project is funded through NWMPHN and was created to empower local artists with mental ill-health to show their experience and recovery through creating art.

The project is also designed to bridge gaps between the broader community and people with lived experience of suicidality and mental ill health.

People are encouraged to engage with the

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art through QR codes and online content that explain the art and what it represents.

The QR codes will also make it easy for people to support the artists, as well as access information about support services and NWMPHN’s suicide prevention work.

Artwork will be displayed across several highly visible locations in the Melton and Brimbank local government areas.

Sarah Oliver Melton community activation and learning officer Catrice Lumley and suicide prevention lead Jackie Ceratti. (Supplied)

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Luba Grigorovitch preselected

By Tara Murray Former Hobsons Bay deputy mayor and current Rail, Tram and Bus Union secretary Luba Grigorovitch has been chosen as the Labor Party’s candidate for Kororoit at next year’s state election.

The party’s national executive voted last Monday to preselect Ms Grigorovitch as its candidate, ahead of current Kororoit MP Marlene Kairouz.

Ms Kairouz has been the member for Kororoit since 2008.

Ms Grigorovitch said before the preselection process that she was excited by the challenge.

“I believe that my record speaks for itself,”

she said.

“I am not afraid to put in a hard day’s work, I thrive on helping people and listening to others.

“As a leader, whether that be in the workplace or the community, I like to join people around me on a journey and encourage all to get involved.

“I have a good understanding of the electorate and if successful I am determined to do all that I can as the local member, for as long as I am there.

“I want to represent a community where equality of opportunity and outcomes thrive for people in full measure, where the best quality education, services and amenities are

freely available, where decent work is there for all who want it and where people enjoy the best possible conditions of employment.”

Ms Grigorovitch has spent her whole life in the west, having grown up in Altona Meadows.

She became a member of the ALP when she was 14 and was on Hobsons Bay council between 2008 and 2013, including deputy mayor for one year.

She also worked for former Altona MP Lynne Kosky.

In recent times she has been the secretary of the Rail, Tram and Bus Union, having held a number of roles in the organisation.

Ms Kairouz was contacted for contact..

Luba Grigorovitch. (Supplied)

A paw-fect dog park A brand new off-lead dog park was officially opened last week, much to the delight of local residents and ‘fur-babies’ alike.

Melton mayor Goran Kesic and Melton MP Steve McGhie opened Eynesbury Dog Park on Friday, December 10, with councillor Ashleigh Vandenberg also in attendance.

The park was developed to provide a safe and welcoming space for dogs to run, play, and socialise, and for neighbours to connect.

It has many features, including dog training equipment, fencing, shelter, and bench seats.

Cr Kesic said he was pleased that the park was already being enjoyed by residents.

“Our pets have a way of connecting people, and that’s what makes parks like this so special,” Cr Kesic.

“It’s about providing a safe environment for your dogs, and it’s also about creating a happy

and healthy space for the people in and around Eynesbury.

“I’m proud to open this dog park, and I thank the state government for recognising the need and funding this project.”

The dog park was funded with a state government contribution of $275,000 from Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning’s Local Parks Program New Off-Leash Dog Parks Building Works Package, together with $61,000 from council.

The park is located at the Eynesbury Recreation Reserve, 3 Avoca Street, Eynesbury.

Sarah Oliver Mayor Goran Kesic, Melton MP Steve McGhie, Cr Ashleigh Vandenberg, and Clay the kelpie.

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Breaking the youth crime cycle Several organisations, including Victoria University (VU), have come together with a plan to end “youth criminalisation” in Melton, Brimbank, and Wyndham .

The 10-year pilot program, TARGET ZERO, aims to cut the number of children and young people involved in the justice system, especially those from Indigenous and culturally-diverse backgrounds, and those who live in residential care.

The TARGET ZER0 alliance also includes the Centre for Multicultural Youth, WEstjustice, Jesuit Social Services, Anglicare and the Western Metropolitan Aboriginal Justice

Advisory Committee.

The pilot program, which is yet to receive any government funding, will work to address the reasons why youth end up in the justice system, including poverty, racism, trauma, domestic violence and substance abuse.

“Targeted programs co-designed with community will empower young people and their families to break the cycle of arrests, charges, convictions and incarcerations that can permanently taint the lives of young people,” a statement from VU said.

VU senior lecturer in youth work, Dr Karen Hart, said the pilot aimed to work with the

boarder community “to eradicate disadvantage in the early years in order to prevent children and young people’s involvement in the youth justice system”.

“The TARGET ZER0 initiative highlights the need and offers a solution to do something different from what we’ve been doing within our communities in the west,” Dr Hart said.

“Combined effort means that we need a whole of community commitment from not-for-profit organisations, our local councils, the police, our health, welfare, education and justice systems, the out-of-home-care and child protection system, all working together to create referral

pathways that lead to improved developmental opportunities for children and young people in Melbourne’s west.

“It is intentionally ambitious to draw together the collective parts, because that has not been achieved in Melbourne’s west and there are few if any examples of this type of initiative working elsewhere.”

Dr Hart said that while Wyndham, Brimbank and Melton have “the most need in terms of disadvantage” when it comes to helping young people, the three areas also have a variety of diverse services available to youth.

Six projects up for federal funding boost

Senior residents at Ingenia Gardens Melton put pen to card this week.

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Christmas cards cement friendships Primary school pupils from Melton Christan College and senior residents at Ingenia Gardens Melton put pen to card last week.

The two groups took part in a Christmas card exchange, with handwritten messages for each other as a way to connect while socially distancing.

Ingenia Gardens Melton community manager Nada Mecanovic said intergenerational friendships are something the residents and children both enjoy.

“It’s a wonderful initiative that allows these two groups to interact with each other in a

positive way,” Ms Mecanovic said.

“Our residents absolutely loved the cards, and the thoughtful messages brightened their day significantly.

“COVID-19 really did disrupt so many aspects of our lives, but it also taught us the importance of social connections – especially for our residents.

“Being able to write cards to the students helped them feel like an important part of the wider community, staying connected and social.”

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co-ordinator Jill Monnik said over 100 pupils from across four classes participated in the Christmas card exchange.

“The kids really enjoyed being able to make their own Christmas cards to give to their more senior friends at Ingenia Gardens,” Ms Monnik said.

“Particularly in primary school, teaching is all about giving students a reason and purpose for their writing, which in this case was to bring joy to those who may be lonely at Christmas.”

Six roads and community infrastructure projects in Melton have been selected to receive a funding boost through a third round of grants from the federal government’s Local Roads and Community Infrastructure (LRCI) Program.

In May 2020, the federal government announced the $500 million LRCI program, which was then extended in the 2020-21 budget to include a further $1 billion in funding.

The objective of the LRCI program is to generate additional infrastructure in local communities across the country, and to support them in managing the economic impacts of the pandemic.

At a council meeting on December 13, council voted to nominate the six projects to the Department of Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development for funding.

An amount of $2,521,836 has been allocated to the projects if approved by the department, with an additional $458,164 contributed through council.

The selected projects include upgrades at Melton Recreation Reserve, such as renewal of the netball courts and car park, as well as pedestrian connections and landscaping.

A total of $1.1 million has been allocated to these projects at the reserve.

A park upgrade at Cobblestone Green Recreation Reserve could also be in the works, totalling $600,000.

The other three projects are a street light improvement project for the city, public lighting upgrade at Navan Park and public toilet upgrade in Toolern Vale.

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Deadly careers day gives Indigenous jobseekers a hand A careers day was held in Melton last week for local Indigenous residents to identify employment opportunities and long-term career pathways.

Kirrip Aboriginal Corporation, Djerriwarrh Community & Education Services and The Exchange teamed up to organise the Deadly Careers Support Day, which was the first of its kind.

The event gave local Indigenous people the opportunity to speak to industry experts about employment pathways and training support, including DM Roads, Good Cycles, Zancott Recruitment, IPA, Coles, Kmart and The Accor Group.

Good Cycles and DM Roads will support job seekers to self-determine suitable employment

opportunities and will be assisted with work appropriate clothing or equipment, transportation to worksites, tickets, licensing and qualifications.

Kirrip Aboriginal Corporation chief executive Peter Webster said it was great to see a high level of engagement in the event and the support on offer to the local community.

“We are very fortunate to hold the Jobs Victoria Advocate position at Kirrip and we represent a vital starting place for self-determination in our local community,” Mr Webster said.

“Helping a person gain employment not only builds their own confidence, but also sets off a positive chain reaction of opportunity for their family and the communities they live in.”

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Kirrip community development manager Adele Tillett said the goal is “to create positive outcomes for local Indigenous communities and this new network of partnerships is the next step for us in terms of creating meaningful long-term employment opportunities.”

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Djerriwarrh Community & Education lead employment mentor Kelly Scibberas, Good Cycles project manager Aisha Nicolay, GoodCycles open spaces general manager Neil Bailey and Kirrip Aboriginal Corporation community development manager Adele Tillett.

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Rupertswood Cricket Club president Peter Kavanagh (right) and members of the club outside Rupertswood Mansion.

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A story hidden among the Ashes With the English cricket team back down under for the 72nd edition of The Ashes series, the cricketing world is settling back into a summer of familiar rivalry between two of the heavyweights of the game. But often missing from the retelling of one of cricket’s oldest yarns, is the central role of Sunbury at the beginning of it all. And as reporter Oliver Lees discovered, the community wants the opportunity to share that story with the world.

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nlike the AFL Grand Final, NBA Championship or even the Cricket World Cup, the winner of the Ashes won’t receive a large golden cup with the team name inscribed on the front.

Instead what Australia and England are vying for is the Ashes urn, a diminutive 10.5 centimetre tall vessel that is believed to hold the cremated remains of a cricket bail.

Most cricket fans will know the skeleton of this story, but the role of Sunbury in it all has fallen by the wayside.

On August 29, 1882, Australia defeated England in a test match at The Oval in London.

As a sport of proud English origin, the loss was a tough pill to swallow for the British public.

Three days later, a satirical obituary appeared in The Sporting Times newspaper, which read: “In Affectionate Remembrance of English Cricket which died at The Oval … The body will be cremated and the ashes taken to Australia”.

As documented in Sunbury historian Joy Munns’ book ‘Beyond Reasonable Doubt, The Birthplace of The Ashes’, the idea to create a symbol of the death of English cricket was picked up by Melbourne women Lady Janet Clarke and Florence Morphy.

On Christmas Eve 1882, the English cricket team, led by captain Ivo Bligh, played a match with guests on a paddock next to Lady Clarke’s home, Rupertswood Mansion.

Clarke and Morphy presented Bligh with the urn at the mansion that day, establishing a tradition that has persisted for 139 years, and now draws millions of viewers worldwide.

As the president of the Sunbury Historical & Heritage Society (SHHS), Peter Free has been part of a campaign to see his town put on the map for its connection to cricket folklore.

“I think it has been a well forgotten secret for a long time,” Free said. “The original Ashes ground is up near the [Rupertswood] mansion, it was supposedly the original piece of ground that the game was played on.

“All we’ve got to commemorate it is the

Rupertswood Cricket Club’s home ground.

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wickets outside the post office and some statues on Evan Street, but we haven’t got the story.”

Long time Sunbury resident Graham Williams said he believes the town is missing a golden opportunity to put Sunbury on the map.

“Other towns, like Beechworth with its old gaol, have really embraced what they were famous for,” Williams said.

“But we don’t seem to have quite grasped that marketing opportunity to bring into the town.”

In 2019, SHHS received the support of Hume council to develop an Ashes museum at the Old Sunbury Courthouse.

Hume councillor Jack Medcraft was among those who threw their support behind the proposal. Medcraft said even Australian cricket legend Merv Hughes had agreed in principle to serve as the museum’s ambassador.

“We had dinner at the Rupo mansion with Allan Border, Jeff Thompson and the captain of England at the time. None of them even knew that they were in the building where the Ashes was presented to Ivo Bligh,” he said.

“Allan Border told me he thought we had the most under-resourced asset in the cricketing world. He said if we set it up properly, people would come like it’s the Mecca of cricket.”

But Free said without a strong enough working group, the idea was unable to get off the ground.

“The person driving the whole thing ended

up not being very well and nobody was prepared to take it on,” he said.

“The Melbourne Cricket Club wanted to help out, but Cricket Victoria and Cricket Australia weren’t interested because they’re looking at developing young juniors in cricket.

“If we had an oval attached [to the museum], we would have been alright.”

Rupertswood Cricket Club president Peter Kavanagh said his club would love to better celebrate its connection with the Ashes, but faces a similar issue of a lack of resources to get the job done.

“We want the history to be up there at the club all the time, but we just don’t have the room to do it all,” Kavanagh said.

“We have car loads of people coming all the time. I get phone calls from tourists saying they’ve got a bus sorted and everything.

“Unfortunately, there’s nothing much for them to see.”

Due to the Rupertswood Mansion being owned by Salesian College, the club is limited in its ability to entertain visitors.

Kavanagh said he’s hopeful that the announcement of $5 million dollars to upgrade facilities at Salesian College, including the club’s home ground, will bring greater opportunity to advertise it as the birthplace of the Ashes.

Doing what he can with limited resources, Kavanagh has been working to set up a custodian of the Ashes membership for the community.

Members will receive merchandise, drink vouchers and access to regular events.

For Kavanagh and the club, it’s not quite the dream scenario of world-class facilities, but it’s a step in the right direction.

“Obviously we’d love to do something when the Ashes is on, but there’s a lot that goes into that,” he said.

“All we can do at the moment is take small steps and promote the club with what we have.”

Top: A replica of the Ashes urn.

Above: The English cricket team led by Ivo Bligh that toured Australia in 1882.

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Women’s group Duke Street Community Centre is setting up a women’s social group to give people a place to interact. The group will run every second Friday as a way to connect with other women in the community in a safe, fun and social way. It will be developed to suit the needs of the participants and will be in a casual setting.The group will meet at the centre at 1pm.

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Batter up 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 the fantastic game with qualified coaches. Equipment is supplied.

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Build it workshop Hume council is hosting a free building afternoon for kids aged six and over on Monday, January 10. This free activity will take place from 2- 3pm at the Sunbury Library, with all children allowed to use the supplied Planks and Kick Bricks to build to their heart’s content.

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Rotary club The Sunbury Rotary Club meets every Tuesday at the Sunbury Bowling Club at 7pm.

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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.

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Live music at Macedon Railway Hotel 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.

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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, from 12.30-3.30pm.

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.

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.

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Senior citizens club Senior citizens are welcome to visit the Sunbury Senior Citizens’ Club on Mondays and Fridays, from 10am-3pm at 8 O’Shannassy Street. A variety of activities offered – carpet bowls, cards, snooker, darts, board games or just a cup of coffee and a chat. Lunch subsidised. If you’re over 55 years of age and would like to meet new people, come along.

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Fibro/CFS Support Expressions of interest to start a Fibromyalgia and CFS Support Group in Manor Lakes and surrounding areas.

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Dads’ playgroup Tarneit Community Learning Centre hosts a dads’ playgroup every week on Thursdays.

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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.

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The Westgate diabetes support group meets on the first Tuesday of every month at the Altona Bowling Club at 10am.

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Join the Melton South Community Singers at the Melton South Community Centre on the first and third Tuesday of each month.

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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.

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Zonta club meets The Zonta Club of Melton meets on the first Monday of each month at Melton Country Club, Reserve Road, Melton.

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Mahjong group Interested in learning to play Mahjong? U3A Melton has a group who play on Tuesdays at 10am.

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Heritage walks Enjoy a leisurely two-hour walk around historic Williamstown and nearby suburbs with guide John. Walks start at 9.20am each Tuesday outside the Visitor Information Centre in Nelson Place.

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An exhibition by one celebrated childre of Australia’s most n’s lighting up Melton book authors is library.

Never be late for a a striking series of Parade includes book illustrations by award-winning author and illustra tor Shaun Tan (inset).

Featuring a collect ion of illustrations from Tan’s best-kn own including The Arrival picture books , The Red Tree, The Lost Thing, Rules Singing Bones, Cicada of Summer, The and Tales from the Inner City, the showcase celebra tes Tan’s unique approa ch As well as being an to storytelling. acclaimed writer and internationally illustrator, Tan has branched out into theatre design and concept art for films Horton Hears a Who and Pixar’s WALL-E .

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The Victorian Civil and Administrativ The director of nursing e The allegations at Djerriwarrh Health Tribunal last week returned a Service during a included inadequ ruling disqualified Ms cluster of perinat ate formal reviews Meek from applyin that education and training al deaths registra at Bacchus Marsh of overall clinica l practic for nursing and g for midwifery tion for a period of Hospital has been perinatal deaths as e and staff and that 10 years. banned from working as they occurred.

The ruling been aware of deficien Ms Meek should have a nurse or midwif Ms Meek ceased workin e for a of former follows last year’s disqualification decade. cies in midwifery skills. g at DjHS in 2015 maternity “She failed and surrendered The Nursing and her Little for a 10-year services manager Mary the deficien to take adequate steps to ensure Midwif and midwife in 2016. registration as a nurse cies period ery were identified and Board of during for her failures Austra lia sought a remedied,” the same period.

10-year ban for Julia the tribunal found.

Djerriwarrh Health Meek in the wake of reports Services chief executi A 2015 review by identify ing “catastr Presiding VCAT membe professor Euan Wallac ve ophic” identified failings behind a r Wendy Boddison Belinda Scott said while she was e and series of “avoidable” “catastrophic and unable to comment deaths systemic and other adverse unprecedented Hallymembers Pamela Barry and Bernad patient outcomes ette Djerriwarrh on individual practitioners, also found Ms Meek at DjHS obstetric governance failings” with the from 2013 to 2015. has implemented failed to ensure shift by shift presenc services at DjHS during e of a midwife compet the change” across the health service “profound External reviews identifi the period.

Ms Meek, 63, faced in foetal surveil ent since 2015. ed that the perinatal “It has robust clinica allegations in the tribuna lance monitoring mortality rate was that she had failed l govern l in birthin ance significantly higher the process g suite. systematic trainin to take adequate the state average and than deliver effectiv g, continued profess es, The tribuna much higher than e systems and process steps to ional be expected for a low would in her role es at DjHS for ensurin l found there was no clear criteria development and strong leaders as director of nursing risk unit. hip that ensures Djerriwarrh g only maternity , which she had the cases suitable held since 2005. is a safe, level of the capacit y of DjHS were accepte to fully-functioning health service secure and There was also found to be inadeq d. of Bacchus Marsh, Melton for the people and Caroline uate Springs,” she said.

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Now, with a name in the origins of a paling fence or line of lofty cliffs, the Palisade, for 2022, is taking up more ground by the addition of a third variant - the Elite - dividing the entry-level Palisade from the range-topping Palisade Highlander. All siblings come with petrol, or diesel power in two- or all-wheel drive.

Available as a seven- or eight-seater, the Elite features a 10.25-inch touchscreen multimedia unit with satellite navigation and 12-speaker Infinity Premium sound, heated front seats a single panel glass sunroof, rear privacy glass, a power tailgate and wireless smart phone charging. LED lights are positioned front and rear and 20-inch alloy wheels complete the look.

The entry-level Palisade 3.8 GDi petrol 2WD is priced at $55,000, plus on-road costs, the similar Elite chipping in at $61,500, while the range-topping Highlander 2.2 CRDi diesel AWD sells for $75,000.

On test was the Palisade Highlander 3.8-litre GDi, four-cylinder petrol, eight-speed automatic, front-wheel drive, eight-seater SUV.

Styling Despite old-style design, side on, the Palisade carries its almost five-metre length well, with wagon-like proportions doing nothing to trouble, or excite, the discerning eye.

New to the big SUV are body-coloured bumpers, with 20-inch so-called Calligraphy alloy wheels fitting in nicely. Oh, and there is a full-size spare under the rear.

Interior In eight-seat configuration, the Palisade has

rows of seats. There are three IsoFix child seat positions, meaning five seats nominally could be fitted, but it would be a squeeze.

Driving

AT A GLANCE MODEL LINE-UP Palisade 3.8 GDi 2WD $55,000 Palisade 2.2 CRDi AWD $59,000 Palisade Elite 3.8 GDi 2WD $61,500 Palisade Elite 2.2 CRDi AWD $65,500

Seven USB ports, four 12V sockets and up to 16 cup holders, including four in the each of the second and third rows, are conveniently at hand.

In addition to the previous beige and burgundy surroundings, the Highlander now offers optional black Nappa leather without a price increase.

Palisade Highlander 3.8 GDi 2WD $71,000 Palisade Highlander 2.2 CRDi AWD $75,000

Note: These prices do not include government or dealer delivery charges. Contact your local Hyundai dealer for drive-away prices.

Infotainment Palisade has an Infinity premium audio system, access to Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, plus wireless smartphone charging, and seven USB points scattered around the cabin.

Engines / transmissions plenty of room up front. While the third row, which is sold as a three-seater, falls short of adult dimensions, it is relatively easy to gain access, the second row sliding forward up to 220 mm.

However, seat backs in the second and third row need quite a tug to raise or lower manually.

And both back rows in eight-seat versions have a 60:40 split, so it’s not as easy to carry long items when the outer seats are in use.

Boot volume is 311 litres with all three rows in position, which increases to 704 litres with two rows in use. Towing capacity of 2200 kg is nothing to write home about.

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The Palisade upgrade continues with the choice of a 3.8-litre V6 petrol engine, with two-wheel drive, or 2.2-litre turbo-diesel, with all-wheel drive. Both are mated with an eight-speed automatic.

Safety Advanced safety technology includes radar cruise control with stop-start, lane-keeping assist, rear cross-traffic alert, and blind zone warning with intervention.

There are stress minimising cooling air vents for all three rows and head protection comes from curtain airbags covering all three

With such a big vehicle, fuel consumption becomes increasingly linked to the loads being carried. Hyundai says 10.7 litres per 100 kilometres is the average for the Palisade in the combined urban / highway cycle.

With all eight seating positions taken, the test vehicle tipped petrol consumption over 12 litres per 100 kilometres in a mix of town and country conditions.

While other eight-seat SUVs are based on a heavy-duty four-wheel-drive ’ladder frame’ chassis, the Hyundai Palisade is built like a car.

That means its centre of gravity is lower and steering and suspension should be more like the average passenger vehicle. Travelling in stop-start city low-speed conditions, this is the case.

Sharp cornering at speed is a different matter. The big unit needs a deal of due care and attention to keep it on the not-so straight and narrow. A lesson soon learnt.

Turning circle, at 11.8 metres, for a vehicle of this length, is surprisingly taut and the width (a tad under two metres) means the car can handle the average shopping centre parking spot with room to spare. The backside, however, does tend to stick out into the aisle.

Drive modes - Comfort, day-to-day driving, eco fuel saver, sport spices up things, and smart switches on to algorithms turned to the driver’s most recent behaviour patterns.

All Palisades are covered by Hyundai iCare, the company’s leading customer care program, offering owners a lifetime service plan, five-year unlimited kilometre warranty, complimentary roadside assist for 12 months on new vehicles, 1500 km complimentary first service, a dedicated Customer Care Centre and myHyundai, an exclusive website.

Customers using Hyundai servicing also receive roadside assistance for up to 10 years, 10 years of sat nav updates and more.

A new netball coaching director for the Bloods Melton has received a boost, with the club welcoming Chris Cameron as its coaching director for the 2022 Ballarat Netball League season.

Cameron, who has played for both Australia and Victoria in the sport, said he was excited by the challenge at the Bloods.

He said initially he wasn’t looking for a new opportunity.

Cameron had been coach at Wallan in the Riddell District Netball League, where he helped re-establish their program and help make them one of the best clubs in the competition.

“From what I’ve witnessed so far, it seems to be a great club – very inclusive and well established. So I’m excited to see what I can do with the netball side of things,” he said.

“What I can bring in there to add more depth

to an already successful club.”

Cameron said he’ll be doing a lot of behind the scenes work, mentoring coaches, developing training programs and building structures to ensure consistency.

He said that he would also take on some elements of coaching at the club, but didn’t want to overcommit having signed with Victorian Netball League side Boroondara Express as an assistant coach.

“When I’ve got that available time, I’m more than happy to get out there and be coaching,“ he said.

“Once the season takes full swing, you will see myself a lot more than what I envisioned at the start.“ Cameron said he knows the club has a massive core group of players, but that they will be able to hit the ground running once they

select teams after trials.

The side was sitting eighth with four wins when the season was called off due to the pandemic.

Cameron discovered his passion for netball when he was about 10 years old watching his sister play.

As it was the early 1990s, there were no boys teams so he began playing with the girls and realised he loved it.

But he could only play til the age of 13, where he was forced to look elsewhere to play sport.

“I did all of my junior years up until 13, then there was no platform [for boys] so I had to play basketball until 18,” he said. Once he was old enough, he got back into netball.

“That’s where I found my love for it again.”

In 2011, Cameron moved to Melbourne where he found a pathway through the

Victorian Men’s League and Victorian Men’s and Mixed Netball Association, of which he is still a part.

Cameron said it’s not frowned upon as much for boys to play netball as it was in the early nineties.

“There’s been a lot of tough times, but I look at it today and I don’t regret anything,” he said.

He said he feels the recognition of netball being an inclusive sport has grown in the last five to six years.

Cameron still plays, but said as he’s gotten older, he’s had to listen to his body to slow down but that he’s found an outlet with his involvement in netball outside of playing.

“It’s not a job for me – it’s a passion and I want to continue to give back to the sport as much as it’s given me over the years.”

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Conway takes out Jets’ best and fairest

Connor Pain has started the season strongly.

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United defenders shine

By Tara Murray Western United star Connor Pain believes the team’s defence is behind the club’s strong start to the A-League men’s season.

After a 1-0 loss against Melbourne Victory in round one, United kept a clean sheet in their next three games on the way to three wins, including against reigning premier City.

Pain, who scored against Brisbane Roar, said results date back to the work they had been doing since pre-season under new coach John Aloisi.

“Everyone is getting along and we’re a tight knit unit,” he said.

“We are defending really well. It’s starting at the front. Everyone is getting behind the number nine through the middle and all the way back to the goalkeeper.

“It’s a collective job. We haven’t conceded a goal in three league games. We attack as a team and defend as a team and the proof is in the pudding.”

For Pain, the extra focus on defense isn’t

completely foreign to him. The last couple of seasons he’s played as a wing back since joining United.

This season he has moved back to a role more familiar to him on the left wing, while also going inside a bit more.

“As a wing back I was used to defending more,” he said. “The last two years set me up to play a more defensive role.

“It’s nice to be a bit higher [up the field] having learnt a lot the last couple of seasons.

It’s great, as I’ve played most of my years as a left winger.

“It’s nice to be back up from and getting into dangerous areas more often.”

Pain said he was happy with how his season was going, especially considering the role change. He said he was learning new things every day.

He, like his teammates, is hoping that a few more goals will go their way. Pain missed several opportunities against Brisbane Roar before scoring the winner, which had left him frustrated at half time.

“We are getting a lot of chances but not

putting them to bed,” he said.

“Once we get one they will start to come.

The more chances we create, the more likely we’re going to score.”

Aloisi was full of praise for Pain after the win against the Roar for putting himself in good positions to score and looking dangerous.

Pain said while the side was happy with how they’ve been playing, there was still plenty of improvement to come.

Against the Roar, the club’s three imports all missed due to injury, meaning the side will only get stronger.

“We need to keep on putting in good performances,” he said.

“We need to play complete games. We are playing about 10 to 15 minutes throughout games that aren’t up to good standards.

“Hopefully results will keep coming our way.”

United was set to play Adelaide United on Friday night after deadline.

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Williamstown CYMS’ Liam Conway has claimed the Western Jets best and fairest award.

Conway starred in the middle of the ground for the Jets, averaging more than 27 possessions a game across his eight games.

He provided plenty of drive forward, averaging more than seven inside 50s a game while kicking three goals for the season.

Conway claimed the award ahead of defender Zac Pritchard. The Yarraville-Seddon Eagles young gun regularly took the opposition’s best forward and closed them down, being a key pillar of the backline.

Forward Paul Curtis and Nash Reynolds rounded out the top three, finishing equal third.

Curtis, a live wire up forward, provided plenty of highlights for the Jets fans throughout 2021. His third place finish came despite missing a couple of games through Vic Metro duties.

Curtis, from Melton South, was one of two Jets taken in the AFL draft, picked

by North Melbourne at pick 35. The other was Caroline Springs Cody Raak, who was taken as a rookie by the Western Bulldogs.

Reynolds, the side’s vice-captain, also won the trainers award.

The two awards were recognition of the Darley player’s work, including always setting the tone on the training track and working hard throughout the midfield.

In other awards, Harrison Schumann won the coaches award, Caroline Springs’ Dylan Laurie won the most improved award and Point Cook’s Joshua Kuppen won the best clubman award.

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