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Trapped in COVID hell By Tara Murray Peter Thomson is a shell of his former self. Having contracted COVID-19 in August 2020, the north-western suburb’s resident’s life has been turned upside down. He spent months in hospital and feared at one point he would die after being put in a coma and on a ventilator. While Peter was released from hospital in March, he has found himself readmitted on a regular basis due to the ongoing effects of COVID. The virus has also made some of his existing medical conditions worse. One hospital admission came after a reaction to the COVID-19 vaccine and he’s been told not to have a second dose, meaning he’s not fully vaccinated. That throws up more challenges. “I came home from the hospital at the end of March after seven and half months in the hospital,” he said. “I’ve got fatigue. My short-term memory is deplorable. I’m still getting headaches, I had never had headaches before. “I’m pretty much living on painkillers. I’m in and out of hospital, what sort of life is that?” Peter said the last 17 months had been a mixture of emotions. He said it has been a never ending cycle of going between home and hospital. His most recent admittance in January was for breathing and lung problems. The fear of what lies ahead scares the hell out of him. With rising incidents of people getting COVID-19 for a second time, he fears what will happen to him if he gets it again. “I was told to get the vaccine and I had the first dose and was back in the hospital for nine days and had a really severe reaction. “The doctor said the first one put me in hospital for nine days, the second one could kill me. I have an exemption but that runs out this week, I don’t know if they’ll give me another one. “I’m frightened to go out of the house. I’ve said that if I get it again there’s a fair chance they’ll be signing my death certificate. “I’m scared.” And then there’s the anger about the lack of support for long-term COVID sufferers. He said governments had done nothing

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and were way behind in research compared to countries like England. “The government doesn’t seem to care,’’ he said. “It’s in the too hard basket and it gets me down and makes me angry. There’s a lot of other people who are feeling the same. “More people are going to be diagnosed and

have long-term effects. But there’s nothing for them.” Peter had tried to set up a support group for long-term sufferers, but had little success. He has found one group on socil media, which has been useful. “It’s pretty much the only place that I have been able to find,” he said.

“It’s wonderful but one group isn’t enough. It’s sad that I get the most comfort from a Facebook group.” While struggling with his own symptoms, Peter has a clear message for anybody who thinks COVID-19 is nothing but a mild illness. “It’s not a walk in the park,” he said. “Believe me. I say that with tears in my eyes.”

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COVID-19 hits businesses hard By Michaela Meade Under-staffing issues due to isolating team members has impacted businesses across the state, including at Second Chance Animal Rescue’s (SCAR) Community Animal Hospital and Whittlesea council’s libraries. The hospital took to social media to notify clients that many staff required to isolate due to COVID-19. SCAR founder and chief executive Marisa Debattista said the site had “no choice” but

to turn away animal patients who were not in need of urgent care. Ms Debattista said the pandemic situation meant the issue would likely be ongoing. “We think that this situation will continue for a while as nearly all vet clinics and animal hospitals are in the same situation,” she said. “More staff are needing to isolate due to [being] close contacts or positive cases as it spreads throughout the community. “It’s been the hardest over the last month with more people being close contacts and

more positive cases in the community.” Ms Debattista said the industry as a whole was feeling the pressure. “There is already a statewide shortage of veterinary staff as is and everyone in the industry as a whole is exhausted from working non-stop throughout the last few years, supporting pet owners and their pets through these very difficult times,” Ms Debattista said. “We will always do our best to see emergencies but if we don’t have the capacity to see a pet we will give the owner details of

other local clinics and hospitals to contact to see if they can help.” It comes as two Whittlesea libraries were forced to close as a result of staff shortages. Yarra Plenty Regional Library (YPRL), which runs Whittlesea’s libraries, said its Thomastown and Whittlesea township branches were closed and only offering contactless click and collect services. YPRL has advised that further changes to operating hours at its sites may occur on short notice.

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Exciting school journey set to begin Twin brother and sister Jett and Mia will be among the new prep pupils at Hume Anglican Grammar in 2022. The Mickleham siblings are looking forward to starting their schooling journey, according to mum Tamara Vasiliadis, who is also a teacher at the school. “They’re very excited to start school,” she

said. “Mia said to me, ‘I think I’m growing up too quickly’, and I have to agree. “It took six years of IVF to get them, and then these five years with them have just flown by. “I think they’re really well prepared for prep.

“It’s a bit scary that they’re starting already, but it’s also going to be great.” The school, which has three campuses at Mt Ridley, Donnybrook and Kalkallo, will welcome 230 preps on Thursday, February 3.

The new COVID-19 quarantine facility at Mickleham will likely open next month, COVID-19 Quarantine Victoria (CQV) commissioner Emma Cassar has announced. The hub, proposed for a site on Donnybrook Road by the state government in April, 2021, and approved by the federal government in September, 2021, will contain 1000 beds. Ms Cassar said the facility would open with 500 beds initially. Known as the Centre for National Resilience, the centre will house unvaccinated arrivals, the state government has said. It will also be used for emergency accommodation following natural disasters, such as bushfires, according to the government. Ms Cassar announced this month that the new hub was set to be opened in February. “We are very much on track to take exclusive access of the accommodation sites and the essential buildings that we need [at the] end of January,” she said “Then we’ll have a short commissioning period on top of that; that’s just to test and make sure that the systems work, and that it’s safe for residents to occupy. “We’d be anticipating at this stage, mid-to-late February.” Ms Cassar said the official opening date for the facility would be announced “hopefully very soon”. Michaela Meade

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More vaccinators needed Whittlesea and Hume residents with experience working in a health or community service setting are being invited to train as vaccinators as part of a state government push. Up to 1000 new vaccinators, including first year health students and retired nurses, will be trained in order to boost the state’s vaccination efforts. The broader workforce will mean more people are available to prepare and administer COVID-19 vaccines, as well as free up health professionals to return to their normal duties. Eligible parties can apply online. Details: https://bit.ly/3fGNDGz

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The design of Craigieburn’s first dedicated special school has been revealed. The Mount Ridley Special School (interim name) was announced in the 2021-22 state government budget, and will be the first dedicated specialist school in the area. Yuroke MP Ros Spence took to her Facebook page to share the site plan and artist renders of the school. Ms Spence said it was an important project. The site plan features junior and senior learning “neighbourhoods”, a community hub, performing arts space, gymnasium, sports field, hard courts and bike shed. “I know that accessible special education is so important for families in our community, and I’m proud to have secured funding for this

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project,” she said. “This is part of our record investment to improve access to local education, which includes two new government schools opening in Greenvale and Kalkallo this month. “Local families will no longer have to travel out of our local community to access a special school education, saving families time and money.” The school will be located adjacent to Mount Ridley P-12 College on Aitken Boulevard, with site works on the future special school already under way. Ms Spence said the site is expected to open for the 2023 school year.

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New mental health hub planned Northern suburbs residents will have improved access to mental health services, with a new support hub planned for Craigieburn. Operated by Mind Australia, the hub is part of a $13.3 million state government commitment to provide Victorians with easier access to mental health support as they continue to navigate through the impacts of the pandemic. The hub will provide a mix of free face-to-face support, telehealth, mobile outreach and online delivery services. Mind Australia chief executive Gill Callister said the pandemic had highlighted the need

for easily accessible mental health services to provide people with the support they need when they need it. “Importantly, these new mental health and wellbeing hubs will not require a referral from a GP or health professional, you do not have to have an appointment and you will not have to pay anything to receive help,” she said. “If you need help, you can reach out and you will get it. “We know that a local approach is more important than ever after the challenges of the COVID pandemic.” Lalor resident Holly accessed Mind

Australia’s Abbotsford Hub after spending a year on waitlists for private support. She said the hub and her support worker, Lisa, had provided her with invaluable support. “I have spent a year on waitlists and I have exhausted all avenues of getting private care – there’s just nowhere to get into. Within two days of inquiring about the Mental Health and Wellbeing Hubs, Lisa, my support worker, reached out to me,” Holly said. “I was very much in a state of crisis before I accessed this service. I was at a stage where I needed assistance with the most basic of tasks; like getting organised for appointments,

taking medication and getting groceries – it was all too much. “Lisa is an angel. She has been amazing; the practical support she has given me has been fantastic. “It has been helpful having different support options, and for me it is so easy to do Telehealth. Sometimes going out [in the community] can be overwhelming, especially with COVID, but Lisa has been so supportive and always checks in with me a couple of times a week.” Details: 1300 375 330 or www.mindaustralia. org.au/access-free-and-immediate-supportmental-illness

200 citizens welcomed Whittlesea and Hume councils will welcome new Australian citizens on January 26 as a celebration of Australia Day. Both councils will not be holding any other activities specific to the day, following previous decisions to move citizen awards away from January 26. However, many residents of the fast growing suburbs will be calling themselves new citizens on the day. Whittlesea chief executive Craig Lloyd said his municipality will welcome 200 people as new citizens this week. Mr Lloyd said four citizenship ceremonies will be held online, owing to the COVID-19 pandemic situation. “While we are not holding any activities on January 26, our Summer Series program is running throughout January and February,” he said.

“This features smaller scale COVID-safe local music and family friendly activities across the city of Whittlesea.” Hume mayor Carly Moore said the council would also be hosting a citizenship ceremony on Wednesday to celebrate the municipality’s newest citizens. There will not be any council-run events on the day.

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Come along for an evening of outdoor summer entertainment Bring a picnic or visit the food trucks and enjoy free live music from the Bandwagon stage this summer. • Church Street Park, Church St. Whittlesea, Friday 4 February, 5pm–9pm • Aurora Village, Epping, Sunday 6 February, 12pm–3pm • Laurimar Park, Doreen, Friday 18 February, 5pm–8pm

Detox Your Home – Epping A free service to safely dispose of unwanted toxic household chemicals such as cleaning products, pool chemicals and pesticides. City of Whittlesea, Epping Depot, 68-96 Houston Street, Epping, Saturday 5 February, 9am–1pm For more information and to register, visit whittlesea.vic.gov.au/events For more ways to dispose of unwanted household items, and easily identify which items can be recycled or recovered, visit whittlesea.vic.gov.au/a-zwaste

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Daughter pleads for more tests By Michaela Meade The daughter of a Meadow Heights resident who required a rapid antigen test (RAT) in order to have surgery is calling for tests to be made readily available for others in the same situation. Fatima said her mother had already waited nine months for her surgery that is considered quite urgent, but had to wait several weeks to get her hands on a RAT.

“We asked the hospital for one but they weren’t able to provide one, due to the huge test shortage,” Fatima said. “Waiting three to four hours in the car for a PCR test … it was just not valid or realistic. “We didn’t know what would happen if we didn’t get our hands on a rapid test.” Eventually, Fatima phoned a friend who was able to get a test and deliver it to her mother. Fatima said while Victoria’s testing shortage was a “sticky situation”, there was a solution.

“The best way to do it is to have a designated spot in hospitals to push people through [who need tests for surgeries],” she said. “Otherwise, hospitals need to be provided with rapid tests to give them out.” Fatima’s mother will be travelling to a private hospital in Kuwait to receive her surgery, which will then require her to stay in the country for six to eight weeks to recover. She is making the journey because she was unable to get the surgery in Australia

for another seven weeks after contracting COVID. “Even if she could wait the seven weeks, there’s no guarantee she’d get it then, or if it would be months of waiting again,” Fatima said. “It’s going to be pretty hard. “I’m not able to oversee it and make sure she’s okay and that she gets the best care. “She’s not able to have her family around her.”

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Callout for Yan Yean Youth Council Young people living in the Yan Yean electorate are being invited to nominate for the 2022 Yan Yean Youth Council, to represent their peers and make a difference in the community. The Yan Yean electorate includes Donnybrook, Doreen, Mernda, Whittlesea and Woodstock, with MP Danielle Green announcing the opening of applications from young people 14-24 years in the area. Ms Green said the council was a great opportunity for the local youth to have their voices heard.

“The Youth Council is a fantastic forum where young locals can build leadership and communication skills, working together to represent the voices of their peers,” she said. “It [is] also an important space for much-needed social interaction during the pandemic. “I encourage anyone who’s interested to apply.” Last year’s councillors attended a Youth Roundtable hosted by Youth Minister Ros Spence, assisted in the running of the local

Clean Up Australia Day event, and supported their peers by creating mental health resources in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. The council is co-ordinated by Ms Green’s office, and will meet regularly throughout the year. The application form is available online, with young people of different gender identities and cultural backgrounds encouraged to apply. Details: surveymonkey.com/r/K7BBHK2

Whittlesea and Hume’s COVID-19 vaccination efforts are being bolstered, with regular pop-ups and school clinics being established in the municipalities. Whittlesea council is partnering with DPV Health to run regular COVID-19 vaccination pop-ups for residents from this month. In a post to the City of Whittlesea Facebook page, the council announced there would be regular pop-up vaccination centres across the municipality. “These pop-up vax clinics will be offering first, second and booster doses with no bookings required,” the post said. The vaccines will be available to residents aged 12 years and older. The locations include Painted Hills Community Pavilion on Mondays, Wollert Community Hall on Tuesdays, RCG Cook Community Pavilion in Thomastown on Wednesdays, Kirrip Community Centre in Wollert on Thursdays and 2 Manchester Crescent, Bundoora on Fridays. Meanwhile pop-up vaccination clinics will be set up at three Hume schools to help deliver more vaccine doses for children aged between five and 11 years. The state government will open 30 pop-up school clinics in the coming weeks. The pop-ups will be open to all children aged five to 11, not just those attending the school hosting the clinic. Clinics will be opened at Roxburgh Homestead Primary School, Craigieburn Primary School and Hume Valley School.

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Residents association call to keep rates low The Sunbury Residents Association is requesting that any rate increase at Hume council in the next financial year be kept to a minimum, as the state government announces changes to its Fair Go Rates System. The Fair Go Rates System sets a maximum rate cap increase each financial year to try and limit uncontrolled rate hikes and to provide councils with a clear framework. The new maximum increase would be 1.75 per cent, up from 1.5 per cent on the advice from the Essential Services Commission. Sunbury Residents Association president Graham Williams said the difficulties faced 6 NORTHERN STAR WEEKLY Tuesday, 25 January, 2022

by residents during the pandemic in the past year should be considered in establishing the rates in the municipality. “If Hume was to push for a significant increase we would expect to see clear supporting evidence of the requirement as part of the community consultation and transparency expectations during the 2022-23 budget processes,” Mr Williams said. He said that all expenditure should be in accordance with the prepared annual budget, and that discretionary and ad-hoc items be kept to a minimum. Municipal Association of Victoria president,

councillor David Clark said in a time of COVID recovery, councils are conscious of minimising financial impacts on families and businesses. “Since the introduction of the rate cap, additional ratepayer costs have actually been driven by state government charges, levied through rates – rather than local governments. “The impact of ongoing rate capping is that councils around the state are now making serious decisions about service levels and resourcing for programs. “With multiple cost pressures in mind, local government is stuck in a parallel universe on expectations.”

Hume council corporate services director Daryl Whitford said council supported the Fair Go Rates System changes and expects to include the 1.75 per cent rate increase in the next budget. “Council supports the rate increase and is essential in order for Council to provide the services and important infrastructure everyone in our growing community need and deserve,” Mr Whitford said. Hume council’s draft budget will be released for consultation in April. Oliver Lees

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Code brown help for hospitals By Michaela Meade Resources will be prioritised and health services will be supported across metropolitan Melbourne, including at Northern Health in Epping, after the state government announced a code brown. According to the government, a code brown allows health services to implement changes including configuring services to free up more staff, such as the delivery of outpatient services outside the hospital, and the rapid offload of

ambulance patients at emergency departments to get paramedics back on the road as soon as possible. Hospitals may also choose to redeploy staff to work in areas of the highest clinical priority. It comes as the state’s health services have been put under pressure because of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. In a statement to the Northern Health Facebook page, the organisation said the code brown was expected to be in place for four to six weeks.

“The pandemic code brown is intended to support health services and prioritise resources so that those who need it most, can continue to receive care,” the organisation said in the post. “At Northern Health, we are taking every step to ensure we continue to provide high quality care to our patients and community.” Northern Health said it thanked staff for “stepping up and adapting” for the duration of the code brown. The organisation also said it thanked the community for supporting the healthcare

workers by “keeping our emergency department for emergencies only”. Acting health minister James Merlino said the code brown would assist the healthcare workers and services that are under strain from”record numbers” of COVID-19 patients. “Our health services will have to make some hard decisions over the next few weeks to manage increasing demand and I thank every single one of them for making the tough calls necessary to help as many Victorians as they can,” Mr Merlino said.

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New life for beloved adventure park The Mernda Adventure Park precinct is headed for its own adventure – an upgrade. The precinct, which includes the Mernda Adventure park and Creek Park dog off-leash area, will get a major refurbishment, Whittlesea council has announced. Chair administrator Lydia Wilson said the council was committed to creating interactive outdoor spaces that people of all ages would enjoy. “The upgrade of Mernda Adventure Park will breathe new life into this much-loved public

space for the next generation of park-goers,” Ms Wilson said. “Mernda Adventure Park has been a popular place for friends and family to come together for many years and perhaps even more so now given the pandemic. “We’ll be paying tribute to [the] park’s rich history by refurbishing some of the playground’s most popular equipment and restoring the park’s iconic horses.” The upgrade will include new play equipment, an update to the existing play structures, new

shelters, picnic settings, barbecue, drinking fountain, and a replacement of all surfaces. The Creek Park dog off-leash area had recently been upgraded to include a fenced quiet dog zone, improvements to the grass surface, additional seating and shelters, and new planting and landscaping. The adventure park will be closed during construction, which is scheduled to reopen in June.

The Whittlesea Country Music Festival is coming back with a bang for its 22nd year, with organisers hoping it will mark the revival of the music industry in the area. Vice president David Watson said festival organisers have had to put the event together in a third of the usual time because of the everchanging COVID-19 situation. He said fighting for funding has not made it easier. “It’s been very hard to attract sponsors,” Mr Watson said. “We’ve had some promise they’ll be back, but they just can’t do it this year, which we fully understand. “We’re thankful for the support of the [council]. “We see ourselves as a bit of a poor cousin … they don’t spend a lot of money out here. “We’re hoping with the new [chief executive Craig Lloyd], we can renegotiate our contract to be able to host ongoing festivals in years to come.” Mr Watson said the performers at the festival were looking forward to the event, which has “become a staple in their diary”. “Some festivals sort of come and go, they might run for one year then disappear, but we’ve been here, year in and year out. “We’re keen to get it up and running again. “To get these sorts of things happening, it’s good for everyone.” The Whittlesea Country Music Festival will be held on Saturday, February 5. Michaela Meade

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Hume’s art community pleads for better creative venues Hume’s creative community has renewed its decades-long call for improved arts infrastructure in the municipality, as Hume council considers community feedback on the matter. Late last year, Hume council opened a survey requesting feedback on how it should allocate resources among the arts and culture sector. As the treasurer of the Boilerhouse Theatre Company and president of the Sunbury Community Arts Network, Tony Rains has been advocating in this space for 25 years. Mr Rains said repairing the Boilerhouse Community Arts Centre was at the top of the

list of priorities for the arts community. As well as serving a theatre, the space is also used as a gallery, for visual arts groups and as a pottery studio. “[The council] is only just starting to realise there isn’t anything for the arts in Hume, Boilerhouse is the only theatre company in all of Hume, it’s just ridiculous,” Mr Rains said. “In areas like Broadmeadows and Craigieburn, with such multicultural communities, you’d think there’d be some sort of arts organisation there.” Star Weekly reported in June 2021 that Boilerhouse Theatre Company members had

been forced to rehearse at other venues, such as Victoria University and Killara Primary School, due to the Boilerhouse being in disrepair. The theatre company reported that the Victoria University venue regularly leaked. Mr Rains said the shortage of available arts infrastructure combined with the pandemic had meant the company had not put on a performance since 2020. “There’s people involved in organisations that need this sort of activity for their mental health, I’m really hopeful that we can get back into it soon,” he said. Hume councillor Jarrod Bell, who holds the

arts and culture portfolio at Hume council, took to social media to share his sympathy with Hume’s art community. “We have amazing sporting infrastructure, global learning centres… [but] it always seems the art and performance side of things has always lagged,” Cr Bell said. Hume council’s Arts Infrastructure Plan survey will close on January 31. Council will also be holding five workshops across the municipality in February. Details: https://participate.hume.vic.gov.au/ Oliver Lees Tuesday, 25 January, 2022 NORTHERN STAR WEEKLY 7

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Midsumma returns to the west Midsumma Festival kicks off in Melbourne’s west this week with a packed program. The premier queer arts and cultural festival will continue through to February. Sarah Oliver looks at some of the must-see events. 4Play & First Nations Drag Join three of Naarm’s finest First Nations drag artists for a night of camp chaos, fierce fantasy and sparkly sass. Miss First Nations 2021 Cerulean will rain excitement, Mora Money gives us their best sugar baby fantasy and Ms Carmel Latte is simply not your regular caffeinated beverage. Friday, January 28, 8pm at Pride of our Footscray Community Bar A Space is Held A series of performance artworks presented live by multidisciplinary artists. The direct nature of performance will elevate ideas of queer bodies, displacement and anticolonialism to a common knowledge better understood by many. Saturday, January 29, 4-6pm at Bluestone Church Arts Space Bottom by Willy Hudson Locked in his bathroom during a tragic third date, Willy asks: are you a Top or a Bottom? Join Willy for a queer coming-of-age remix, as he questions if ‘bottom’ in the bedroom means ‘bottom’ in life – and whether Beyonce can help put his love on top. February 1-5, 9.30pm at Bluestone Church Arts Space The Demographic Dance OFF and Face to Face The Demographic Dance OFF invite you to respond to their unique stories in a two-part interlaced live show additional and pre-recorded video. ‘Face to Face’ offers a relaxed performance inside of an interactive sensory friendly show. This show will have traditional methods of access accompanying the interactive Creative Access. Saturday, February 12, 12.15pm, 1.15pm and 2.15pm at Footscray Community Arts Centre – Basement The Shy Manifesto by Michael Ross Seventeen-year-old Callum is proud to be shy and he thinks you should be too – because what this noisy, crazy world needs right now is a bit more self-restraint. He will address an audience of radical shy comrades and incite the meek to finally rise up and inherit the earth. February 1-5, 6.30pm at Bluestone Church Arts Space Benched by Jamila Main Actor and award-winning playwright Jamila Main invites you to join them on the bench for an intimate moment of rumination on athleticism within a body whose access needs subvert the assumed binary of disability. This is one-on-one theatre that is joyful, conversational, and candid. February 10-12, 1.30-4.15pm, every 15 mins at Footscray Community Arts Centre – Entrance Gallery Dragstrology Melbourne’s Queens of the Cosmos, the 8 NORTHERN STAR WEEKLY Tuesday, 25 January, 2022

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MY PLACE Zhuhuasheng Ye is a Hume Enviro Champion, and is enjoying learning about the environment and the history of Hume. She spoke to Michaela Meade about why she signed up for the program. What’s your connection to the northern suburbs? In late 2019 I moved to live with my partner in Craigieburn. Because of my desire to know more about the community and get familiar with where I live, I looked at the Hume City Council website and found the Hume Enviro Champions program. The environment is something that I’m interested in, so I joined Enviro Champions while working in the property, design and construction industry. What are some of your favourite memories? During the 10 week Enviro Champions program we had in-person and online workshops and luckily two excursions when the restrictions were lifted. One excursion was to The Nook, where we had a picnic and witnessed a smoke ceremony performed by an Aboriginal family. I heard some stories and learned about the Aboriginal people. As human beings, no matter where we are from, we need respect, love, support and community, which is the spirit of Aboriginal culture. The other excursion was to Organ Pipes National Park. Why did you become an Enviro Champion? I’m working on an environmental project about waste and recycling, including increasing community awareness about FOGO bin use and the upcoming purple glass bin. Beyond that, Hume council is planning to develop a circular economy called ‘Hume as a Circular City’, which includes dealing with waste and recycling. I was looking for opportunities to get prepared for it because I hope I can contribute my knowledge and skills of architecture design and project

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management into Hume’s big vision. What was a standout part of being an Enviro Champion? It was hard for many people in the last two years, but community is where we can build resilience by communicating with other people and making a positive impact on someone’s life. I really enjoyed making memories with the other participants by sharing ideas and developing the network in the community.

What would you say to anyone considering becoming an Enviro Champion? If you are interested in environmental issues, if you want to change something in terms of environment, or if you want to meet people with similar interests and support them, the Environ Champions is a good program to start with.

around 18 years old [when I am actually 30 years old]. When I mention my partner, some people may be surprised. And one time, I was recommended to go to an art show for teenagers. It may be an advantage of being a Chinese lady. Anyway, it is good to keep a young and energetic mind regardless of the age.

What’s something people would be surprised to know about you? Probably my age. Many people think I’m

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Call for blood donors to roll up By Michaela Meade The ‘perfect storm’ of the COVID-19 pandemic has led blood donor numbers to plummet, and Hume and Whittlesea residents being asked to roll up their sleeves. Australian Red Cross’ Lifeblood is an organisation that provides support to Australians through blood, plasma, transplantation and biological products. Lifeblood spokesperson Jessica Willet said that currently one in two blood donation appointments with the organisation are not

being attended. “Donor numbers have plummeted recently due to a perfect storm of people waiting on COVID-19 test results or quarantining, many being away with the reopening of borders, and donors wanting to spend more time with family and friends,” she said. “With record numbers of people unwell and having to isolate, we are seeing very high cancellation rates. But COVID does not stop the need for blood. “Right now, we need others to take the place of those who can’t donate.”

Ms Willet said that while one in three people will need blood in their lifetime, only one in 30 people donates. Ms Willet said there will also be a pop-up donor centre established in Craigieburn on Monday, February 7 and Thursday, February 10. Ms Willet said 90 appointments were still available. She said that there is no substitute for blood, which is in constant demand and a “critical resource”. “There are currently patients involved in

road accidents who need large volumes of blood for transfusions, cancer patients who need support to survive their treatment, women who experience complications while giving birth and many others who rely on this precious resource,” Ms Willet said. “Every blood donation can help save three lives.” Bookings for blood donation can be made via phone, online, or via the mobile application. Details: 13 14 95, lifeblood.com.au or Donate Blood mobile app

Donation made with love for shelter pets Shelter animals at Second Chance Animal Rescue (SCAR) in Craigieburn are being kept warmer thanks to beds and blankets made with love by a council group. Hume council’s Social Support Group, made up of local senior citizens, made cozy comfort blankets and bedding for the animals at the Grasslands Avenue shelter this month. SCAR founder and chief executive Marisa Debattista said the “above and beyond” gesture from the group meant a lot to the team at the shelter. She said it helped SCAR achieve its mission. “For us to create the change that we want to see in the world for at-risk pets and the people who care for them, we need all the help we can get,” Ms Debattista said. “We can’t do this on our own, it really does take a village!” Ms Debattista said the furry friends at the centre responded very positively to their new amenities.

“The shelter animals loved their new comfortable bedding and blankets,” she said. “Some rolled around in them non-stop, some fell straight to sleep and others just snuggled in comfortably. “Animals are such clever beings, they know when something was made with love, they can just sense it.” Michaela Meade

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Online help for the terminally ill By Christopher Carter, CEO, North Western Melbourne Primary Health Network It’s the news nobody wants to hear: your condition is terminal. Sadly, though, it is a message delivered by doctors to scores of people in our region every day. Causes of death vary, and weeks, months, even years may pass, but everyone who receives an end-of-life diagnosis shares one common experience: the world suddenly becomes complicated. There are difficult conversations that need to be had with friends, family and medical professionals. Plans for the final days have to be made, decisions enacted to cover the time when decision-making may not be possible. The house might need to be modified. Carers and other helpers might need to be found and engaged. Will mobility aids be required? Are there support groups? Where are the funds to come from? And – most importantly – where are all these answers to be found? It seems a particularly cruel twist of fate that life becomes more difficult as a result of discovering that it’s coming to an end. In conjunction with experts in ageing and chronic disease, North Western Melbourne Primary Health Network has created Australia’s first website directory and resource collection designed for people who have received an end-of-life diagnosis, their friends, family and those who care for them. Called Lately, the website which launched this month, features a series of easy-to-understand questions and conversation-starters designed to start important discussions about the dying process. These include How do I tell people I’mdying?,Who do I need around me at the end of my life?, and How do I find services for

Lately is a new website for people who have received an end-of-life diagnosis.

LGBTIQ people?. There is information, too, on the how and why of advanced care planning – the process of formalising wishes about end-of-life treatments, religious rituals, funeral arrangements and related matters. This is particularly important. People naturally don’t like to talk about the death of loved ones, so all too often these crucial decisions don’t arise until the person concerned enters their final hours. Sometimes

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this results in family arguments, anxiety and stress, adding misery to what is already a difficult time. The advice and information on Lately were contributed and reviewed by experts, but advice can be of limited value if there is no opportunity to act on it. For this reason, the site also contains an extensive and growing database of service providers – organisations and businesses in our region which deliver a very wide range of

help. These include disease-specific support groups, counsellors, dementia assistance, mobility aid hire, financial planning, home care, mental health support, spiritual guidance, veteran assistance and much more. Access to Lately is free, as are many of the services listed. It can be found atlately.org.au . Nobody wants to receive the awful news – but now, perhaps, the aftermath can be a little less challenging.

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School journey starts Twins Avinoor and Parinoor are eagerly counting down the days until school starts. The sisters are among 168 preps starting at Hume Anglican Grammar next week, with 84 enrolled at each of the school’s two campuses at Mt Ridley and Donnybrook. Schools across Hume and Whittlesea will begin welcoming their 2021 prep pupils from Thursday. This week will also mark the opening of three new primary schools in Hume and Whittlesea. Mickleham’s Gaayip-Yagila Primary School, Greenvale’s Keelonith Primary School and Wollert’s Edgars Creek Primary School will all open their doors for the first time. They are among eight new schools to open in Hume and Whittlesea over the next four years, with Kalkallo Commons Primary School, Greenvale Secondary College, Wollert East Primary School and a Catholic primary school in Mickleham scheduled to open in 2022. A Catholic primary school in Greenvale is expected to open in 2023.

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Twins Avinoor and Parinoor are eagerly counting down the days until school starts. The sisters are among 168 preps starting at Hume Anglican Grammar next week, with 84 enrolled at each of the school’s two campuses at Mt Ridley and Donnybrook. Schools across Hume and Whittlesea will begin welcoming their 2021 prep pupils from Thursday. This week will also Laura Michell mark the opening of three new By primary

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Melbourne Airport has asked the state government to give it more power to intervene in developments which could impact aircraft operations or lead to noise complaints. Airport operators Australia Pacific Airports (Melbourne) has made a submission to the state government’s Melbourne Airport Environs Safeguarding Committee, which was set up to advise the planning minister on improvements to the planning provisions safeguarding the airport. In its submission, Melbourne Airport called for the government to designate it as a referral authority, meaning applicants would formally be required to consult with the airport on any

developments in the surrounding area. The submission stated that the airport is currently notified of planning permit applications as though it were a “third-party objector”. “Unlike a determining or even recommending referral authority, its position on any application has no statutory significance,” the submission stated. The submission cited recent applications and approvals which had the potential to generate a large number of noise complaints or impact on aircraft operations, including housing development in Phillip Street, Dallas, and a waste to energy facility proposed for Craigieburn. It stated the airport receives about 20 noise complaints per month – a figure the airport says will rise in the coming years given the

number of people now living in areas impacted by aircraft noise. Operators fear that if they are not granted a greater say in nearby developments, the airport could face constraints on its operations, such as a curfew or a reduction in airspace. “Constraints such as restrictions on flight paths, aircraft volumes (even during daylight hours) and aircraft types are all potential risks to the flexibility that Melbourne Airport’s operations presently enjoy,” the submission states. “The introduction of any such restrictions would have significant and far-reaching consequences for both Melbourne Airport, and its contribution to the state economy.” Melbourne Airport chief financial officer Grant Devonport said that if approved, referral

authority status would ensure the airport is consulted from the outset on developments subject to noise impacts, and those that have the potential to impact on aircraft operations. A Hume council submission to the inquiry stated the council “remains committed to protecting Melbourne Airport’s 24-hour curfew free operation”. It said meeting the needs of the general population growth of Melbourne, Hume and other aircraft noise-affected municipalities, has been a source of tension at the planning permit stage. “How to strike an appropriate balance between facilitating community needs and expectations against protecting the operations of Melbourne Airport is a difficult question that needs to be given very careful consideration.”

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Catch Sunset Safari spectacular It’s a rare opportunity to be able to travel to Africa to witness first-hand its most spectacular wildlife basking in the glow of summer’s sunset. But for residents of Melbourne’s west, this unique experience is all being made possible just around the corner from home. Commencing this January, Werribee Open Range Zoo’s quintessential after-hours wildlife experience, Sunset Safari, is providing visitors with an enchanting and immersive safari adventure to remember, and will run for 10 weeks until March 13. Visitors can experience the zoo’s glorious savannah during a personalised safari bus tour as the sunset illuminates the open range, and explore the walking trails to witness some of the world’s most iconic animals including rhinoceros, giraffes, zebras, ostriches, lions and hippopotamus. During the unforgettable evening, visitors will learn from zoo guides about efforts to fight wildlife extinction, and meet and talk to zoo staff as they journey through the walking trails. The tour also includes interactive and authentic performances of drums, song and dance to the rhythm and soul of Africa, and comes with a range of food and beverage options – including bistro dining, canapes, cocktails and an African village braai. Werribee Open Range Zoo director Glen Holland said Sunset Safari is an authentic African-inspired experience that people can

A giraffe on the savannah at Werribee Open Range Zoo.

encounter just minutes from home. “Sunset Safari allows visitors to experience the essence of Africa, and there’s no plane ticket required,” Mr Holland said. “Its the perfect setting for people to connect with nature and wildlife as the sun sets on the picturesque Savannah. “Through the stories your zoo guide shares, you will learn about the plight of species the wild and how you can join us on our journey to secure a future rich in wildlife.” Sunset Safari is held from 5.30pm to 9pm each Saturday and Sunday from January 8 to March 13. Entry to the special after-hours event costs $59 for adults and $29 for children. Food and drink packages are sold separately and can be pre-booked or purchased on the night.

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Sunset Safari helps Zoos Victoria support international partners including the Uganda Wildlife Conservation Education Centre, which specialise in wildlife conservation and research, animal rescues and community outreach programs. Zoos Victoria members and Werribee Open Range Zoo visitors are reminded

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issue in the commun ity, with plans presente The Whittlesea to the former council community will Financial forecasti multiple times in 2019. d be able to dive into a ng at the time revealed Councillors initially 50-metr god-awful political opted to develop the centre would cost $80.3 million, with Whittlesea council e pool from 2025, business nonsense, it’s glorious including see our cases for a centre a $55.7 million 50-metr finally endorsing to with and without group of competition-leng th e pool, compared a 25-metre pool. a $75.6 million, pool to inside two years appointed administrators – including a $51 million for the Mernda Sports as its preferred option – do exactly what the The decision resulted 25-metre elected pool. Hub. previous council couldn’t in in community After numerous reports backlash, with residents 10 years.” A report tabled at council Mr Hogan said calling for a 50-metr last two years, Whittles to council over the pool to be last Tuesday stated e the overall leisure, included. ea’s administrators development” to have it was an “amazing voted last Tuesday aquatics and sports At the time, the the night to include a facility court would cost over $113 council said it couldn’t Chair administrator project promised. 50-metre afford pool in the new sports million. Lydia Wilson said a 50-metre pool. Extend the Pool in precinct. it was the “most Mernda The Mernda Sports significa campaig Then, in Decemb nt” infrastructure n leader project Ryan Hogan said Hub on Plenty Road the administrators he would “believe will house leisure, council’s administratorser, 2020, Whittlesea can swim it when I upon. would ever resolve aquatics and sports it”. resolved to investiga facilities. court two new te designs for “Build it and they “It is a legacy will swim,” he said. The aquatic centre 25-metre pool and the centre – one with a “After years upon has been a contenti the other with a 50-metr importance to the project of paramount ous pool. Whittlesea commun e Whittlesea demand years of the people of Ms ity,” Wilson said. “This proposal … will be and being told ‘we’ll ing this development benefit a to children, families look into it’ and and older people some of all backgro unds.”

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Tips for smooth return to school Getting the kids ready for starting school or moving up a year can be daunting after the long summer holidays, but a little bit of forward planning can help you and your kids sail smoothly and calmly into the new school year. Here, Jennifer Shipway, school teacher, mum of six and owner of popular Instagram site, ‘Where Learning Meets Play’, shares her top tips to guide you: 1.Make a list – carefully make a list of all the items recommended by the school that you don’t already have. If you keep the list with you, it’s easy to pick a few items up as you are shopping for other things so it’s less overwhelming. Buy extra stationery and keep it in an easily accessible basket, so there are always items on hand when you need them. 2. Start early – purchase necessary items early as leaving shopping to the last minute may mean shoe sizes are unavailable or the raincoat you need is challenging to find. The night before school, pack extra clothes. Include socks and underwear, just in case – you never know! 3. Set the scene – read books about starting school, in a casual way, giving your child a chance to ask questions if they want to. Reading books together every day is a great way to encourage early literacy skills. 4. Dress rehearsal –depending on how old they are, encourage your child to dress themselves in the months leading up to school. Ensure you have their uniforms ready to go well in advance in case of emergency or disaster (rips, tears, hungry dogs). Practice packing a healthy, simple lunch together with minimal packaging. 5. Label everything –every single thing! Even socks and inside shoes. Choose a good permanent marker. Keep one in a drawer in the kitchen so you can label new items and drink bottles after they have been washed.

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STYLING As always there will be opposing opinions about external styling and that’s even more likely when something as adventurous as IONIQ 5 comes along. We absolutely loved everything about it, a few were non-committal, while a couple hated it. One thing that was consistent as we drove the car around for a week was that it didn’t go un-noticed. Although EVs don’t need a conventional grille most models to date have been based on petrol or hybrid vehicles any so usually end up with a closed-off version of the grille. Because IONIQ 5 is all-new from the ground up its designers have been allowed to let their creative juices run free. The front of the car features two narrow glass strips, the top one with twin rectangular LED headlamps outside of orange turn indicators on either side and sensors and a camera in between. Below there’s a full-width string of LED daytime running lights beneath while at the bottom there is a pair of air flap that opens when needed to provide cooling to the various pieces of componentry above. On the side a diagonal crease runs from high in the front doors down to the base of the rear ones with a neat lined panel at the bottom of the doors. The door handles sit flush against the doors and pop out when unlocked. The wheels are 20-inch alloys with a complex design. Throughout the exterior of the IONIQ 5 car there’s a small square design that’s most noticeable at the rear lighting panel with, as at the front, the name in the centre and rectangular taillights surrounding the turn indictors.

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plugs into the car’s AC port at one end and a standard power plug at the other allowing for multiple uses including providing power to another electric vehicle. During our week we found a practical use when we had a black-out at home but were able to plug in a kettle and have a welcome cuppa while we waited for the power to come back on. Amazing! Full charge through a standard domestic power point is upward of 24 hours. However, it’s likely that anyone buying an EV will invest around $2000 in a home charging wallbox. This will reduce charging time to around six hours while an ultra-fast charger can charge from 10% to 80% in around 18 minutes. We’re currently in the process of having a wallbox installed at our home office by JET Charge, Australia’s leading installer of EV charging equipment who partner with Hyundai as well as most other EV brands including Tesla, Volvo, Porsche and Audi. We’ll do a follow-up News story to report on how it all works out.

CarPlay compatibility is standard as well as wireless smartphone charging. Sound is through a BOSE eight-speaker premium audio system. Satellite navigation includes details of the closest charging stations and a driving radius on how far the battery will allow the car to reach.

SAFETY Standard safety features include seven airbags; front and rear autonomous emergency braking; front and rear parking sensors; blind spot monitoring including camera coverage; lane departure warning; lane keep assist (which can be temporarily turned off by those of us who like to steer the car ourselves without interference); smart radar cruise control; rear cross-traffic alert; safe exit alert; rear seat occupant alert; driver inattention alert; and an interactive surround view monitor including a 360-degree overview; remote smart parking assist which allows the car to be moved remotely; and two ISOFIX child seat mountings.

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Pressing the unlock button on the key fob opens the door handles which sit flush against the sides of the car. The driver’s seat is comfortable and supportive and the overall ambience of the interior sets the scene for an enjoyable travel experience. The driving position is fairly high even with the intrusion of the sunroof and visibility in all directions is excellent. The chunky steering feels great but does tend to obstruct the driver’s view of the instrument panel and the steering wheel-mounted gear selector. We love driving electric vehicles at the best of times but the IONIQ 5 takes that enjoyment to an even higher level. It cruises effortlessly

INFOTAINMENT The IONIQ 5 has two 12.3-inch screens embedded into a single panel. A digital instrument cluster in front of the driver and a Multimedia navigation unit in the centre. There are three USB ports at the front and two more at the rear with 12-volt sockets at the front and another in the boot. Wired-only Android Auto and Apple

and with such a large amount of instant torque on offer it can accelerate sharply when needed. Smart regeneration braking to extend range can be adjusted through steering wheel paddles including an i-Pedal feature which allows single-pedal driving. There are three drive modes: Normal, Eco and Sport. The only downside with the IONOQ 5 is in the ride and handling especially through corners where we found ourselves backing off. Typically, most Hyundai and Kia models gain the benefit of local input into their cars’ tuning but that didn’t happen with the IONIQ 5, possibly because of Covid-19 travel restrictions.

SUMMING UP Motoring journalists are inevitably asked what their favourite car is. After spending a week behind the wheel of the IONIQ 5 it has certainly earned a podium spot and, with the expected ride and handling tweaks, would likely move to the top spot. We love its exciting styling both outside and in its bright, spacious and airy interior. No review of an EV can be complete without reference to the price / range equation. All EVs are very expensive when compared to conventional vehicles, including hybrids. At $71,900 for the IONIQ 5 RWD and $75,900 for the AWD it sits at the higher end of the segment. Offsetting the high price, its potential range of up to 450 kilometres makes it more practical than many of its competitors. If you’re willing to trade-off a lower range for a more affordable price a base model IONIQ 5 will arrive here at a date to be advised later. Standard warranty is five years with unlimited kilometres. There’s an eight-year, 160,000 km battery replacement warranty,

SPORT Hume City strengthens squad for season 2022 Hume City has been busy trying to strengthen its squad ahead of the National Premier League season. The side is set to have a different look this season with a number of changes to the squad. In 2021, Hume was fourth on the NPL ladder when the season was called off due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The club made the final of the Dockerty Cup, but was unable to defend its title. The club also made the round of 16 in the national FFA Cup competition. In a post to the Hume City Facebook page, the club said that Brandon Lauton, Paul Kuol and Ali Turgut have joined the club. Lauton is joining having most recently played with Melbourne Victory. The 21-year-old spent four years with the Victory and made 24 appearances in the A-League, before being let go at the end of the 2020-21 season. Kuol has previously played for NPL team Dandenong Thunder and state league 1 south-east club Warragul United. Coach Nick Hegarty said he was excited

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about the new talent coming in for the side. He said the club was pretty confident with the group and that the new players were able to have time to gel with the pre-existing team. “Lauton is a young, pretty exciting midfielder,” Hegarty said. “We expect big things from him. There’s a good chance people will see him on the national stage again.

“Until then, he’ll be putting in the work with us. “[Kuol] has come in on a different trajectory … from a less professional environment. “He’s got an exciting raw ability, which needs to be honed in. “We’re excited for him to have the opportunity to showcase that.” Turgut is no stranger to the club having played his junior football there. He left in 2014 and has since played with NPL clubs Altona Magic, Brunswick City and Whittlesea Ranges. Hegarty said the whole club was looking forward to seeing Turgut rejoin the ranks. He said as a player who had come through the club’s youth system, Turgut had gone on to do the hard yards in terms of development. Hegarty said he looked forward to bringing Turgut “back home”. Ben Bowler, Mark Ochieng, Josh Bingham, Mitch Cooper, Lucas Trenkovski, Birhan Elibol, Matthew Lazarides, Alex Walter, Aden Gardner, Lachlan Weier, Koray Cekic, Hayden Tennant, and Umut Bozdugan have

The Bats are flying high By Tara Murray Plenty Valley will get a clear idea of where it sits in the Victorian Sub-District Cricket Association north-east in the coming weeks. The Bats sit third after eight rounds, but have a run of three challenging matches in the next few weeks. Having started slowly, dropping two of their first three matches, the Bats have now won six games in a row. Captain-coach Michael Rogneda said he was thrilled with how the side was going. “We lost a little bit of experience,” he said. “We just replaced them with some young guys. It took a couple of weeks to get used to them. “We’ve been executing really well the last five to six weeks.” Rogneda said heading into the season they were unsure how they were going to replace opener Rory Collins who had moved on. With a bunch of youngsters looking to make their mark, it’s been Aryan Sharma that has really made people stand up and watch. “He opens the batting for us,” he said. “He made 100 and 80 the week before. He’s just 16-years-old. We saw this coming, he kept getting out for between 25 and 40. “I think he had the confidence and always been a big run scorer at junior level. It’s about being able to make decisions for a longer period of time. “In juniors the second and third change bowler you might get a boundary ball every over, you don’t get that at this level.” Sharma has had a busy summer being part of representative sides in the Youth Premier League and Victorian Premier Cricket Dowling Shield. He isn’t alone at getting his opportunities at Plenty Valley. During their first game back after the Christmas break, a number of players got opportunities due to COVDID-enforced outs. “The first week back after the break felt like junior cricket with so many kids in the team,” Rogneda said. “We had six outs … And three players who would have come in also out. “We had four playing their first game and a couple of others playing their second and third games. “It’s a great club and with not many turf clubs around in our area they often come to us. It’s a privilege to coach the club and see so

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many young guys wanting to get down and improve across all four of our grades.” The Bats were due to face Brunswick on the weekend, after deadline. They then face St Bernards and ladder leaders Kew. Rogneda said this few weeks will set up their vseason. “We want to finish as high as we can,” he

said. “If we can win the next three games it would be awesome if we could win them. If not we’ll fall back in the pack. “If we can execute our plan and hopefully get some similar results to the last few weeks, we will hopefully have a good chance.” For the score of the weekend’s match, go to

all re-signed with the club. Trenkovski and Elibol had made their senior debuts during Hume’s round of 32 match in the FFA Cup against Port Melbourne. Hegarty said at the time they were keen to bring players through the youth system. Fan favourite Theo Markelis is one key member of the squad who is on the move. He made his final appearance in the Dockerty Cup final. “Joining the club in 2015, Theo produced many memorable moments and will be remembered fondly in our club’s history,” the club said on social media. “We wish Theo all the very best as he starts a new chapter and we look forward to watching him in his new colours.” Jordan Maricic, Danny Dixon, John McGuigan, Ebu Bekir Capar and Patrick Langlois have also departed. Michaela Meade

Opals name Magbegor Craigieburn’s Ezi Magbegor has been named in the Opal’s camp squad ahead of the Women’s Basketball World Cup Qualifying Tournament in Serbia next month. The 16-person squad will be heading to training camp in Sydney from Monday, January 31 until Friday, February 4. Magbegor had previously played on the Opals squad in 2018. She was also part of the Australian Olympic basketball team in 2020. The other players named in the squad include Magbegor’s Melbourne Boomers teammates Tess Madgen and Cayla George. The squad will also include Sami Whitcomb, Shyla Heal, Lauren Nicholson, Rebecca Cole, Jade Melbourne, Steph Talbot, Anneli Maley, Alanna Smith, Maddy Rocci, Sara Blicavs Abby Bishop, Darcee Garbin and Zitina Aokuso. Sandy Brondello will be leading the squad as the head coach for the camp, returning to Australia following her time in a new position as the New York Liberty head coach. Brondello said she was happy to be coming home and was looking forward to working closely with the squad. “I have been watching the WNBL games and I’m really impressed with the performances of the girls and it’s exciting to finally get on a court with them,” she said. “The qualifying games in Serbia will be fierce, the competition is always tough at the international level, so this camp is a pivotal time for us to prepare. “I will be meeting some players for the first time while others I have worked with for years but that’s a great challenge to have as a coach. “We have a lot to do in [a] short period of time but I know this squad is committed to the task so I can’t wait to get on the plane and get started.” Following the camp, the final squad of 12 athletes will be chosen to compete in the qualifier from Thursday, February 10 until Sunday, February 13. Michaela Meade Tuesday, 25 January, 2022 NORTHERN STAR WEEKLY 19

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