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In March, Evie will compete as the youngest finalist for the World International Royalty pageant. As part of the required preparation for the event, Evie is expected to spend some time giving back to her community of Sunbury. Evie’s mother Kylie Stephenson said she’s excited to have the opportunity to teach her four-year-old daughter the importance of generosity. “I think it is the perfect age for her to learn,” Kylie said. “At this age she’s such a sponge, she asks questions about what we’re doing and I think it will make her happy to know she’s helping others.” After asking for advice on a community Facebook page, Kylie received suggestions such as litter pick-ups and assisting at local aged care facilities. Evie will compete at the World International Royalty pageant on March 6. “If you see Little Miss around town wearing her sash, feel free to say hi, she loves talking to people at the shops,” Kylie said. Evie, 4, is the youngest national finalist for the World International Royalty Pageant.

Golfers ‘upset’ at delays By Oliver Lees The Woodend Golf Club has been left frustrated by delays to “critical” works to its club room facilities, with the club’s president Barney Hearnden suggesting that visible mould and poor accessibility is presenting a risk to the safety of its members. In June 2021, Mr Hearnden relayed his list of concerns regarding the state of the club rooms to Macedon Ranges council, which is responsible for the maintenance of the facilities. Poor access for people with disability, rising damp, mould and vermin infestation were among the list of concerns presented to council.

Council has since provided an allocation of funding to address these issues, but Mr Hearnden said the process has been repeatedly drawn out and delayed. “I’m not happy about it at all, I’m very upset,” he said, “All we’re asking for is to make our space safer and more accessible. “[The club] is a community asset, not a gated club that’s private property. We welcome dog-walkers and people having picnics, and our golfers respect that.” Established in 1908, the Woodend Golf Club has about 200 members. One member, who has multiple sclerosis and requires a walking frame, has stopped coming to the club due to the inaccessible

nature of the club rooms. The downstairs area of the club room is also currently unusable due to mould. In a meeting held between the club’s committee and council officers, Mr Hearnden said officers had stated that works were delayed due to run over costs related to project management and architecture. After meeting with council officers again on February 2, Mr Hearnden described it as “the rudest, most infuriating meeting I’ve ever had”. He said instead of arriving at the golf club at the scheduled time, the council officer had dialled in via phone, and that poor connection meant he was constantly dropping in and out of conversation.

Macedon Ranges chief executive Bernie O’Sullivan told Star Weekly that the most recent cost estimate for the works was higher than the available budget. “Council continues to work with the Woodend Golf Club committee to address numerous issues of this aging facility, including accessibility,” Mr O’Sulivan said. “Until relatively recently, council has not been responsible for the maintenance of the assets on the golf course. The issues that require attention predate council taking on this responsibility and council continues to support the club and work within the approved budget.” Mr O’Sullivan said council is aiming to commence works in April.

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Melbourne Airport backs bypass By Oliver Lees Melbourne Airport has thrown its support behind the construction of the Bulla Bypass in its draft Master Plan document. On January 31, the airport released its draft Master Plan and preliminary Major Development Plan, which lays out the vision for the construction of a third runway. According to Melbourne Airport chief executive Lyell Strambi, the construction effort is necessary to meet growing demand for air travel. “Our existing two-runway configuration was nearing capacity before the onset of the pandemic, and prior to COVID-19, airlines and

their customers frequently experienced delays in peak periods due to the airport’s congested cross-runway systems,” Mr Strambi said. The airport’s forecast growth is significant, with annual passenger numbers expected to grow from 37.4 million passengers in 2018-19, to more than 76 million by 2042. As identified in the airport’s draft Master Plan, this increase will impact not only the airport itself, but surrounding suburbs that use the same arterial roads. “The combined population of the Sunbury Growth Corridor and Northern Growth Corridor is expected to exceed 300,000 people when fully developed,” the document stated. “This growth will put increasing pressure on

Sunbury Road, and other freeway and arterial road corridors in the north-west metropolitan area.” The document lists the construction of the Bulla Bypass as one of three “significant improvements” necessary to accommodate the increased number of road users. “Melbourne Airport supports these road projects and recognises their value in ensuring reliable journey times for airport passengers, employees, and people living and working in the region.” Sunbury Residents Association president Graham Williams said the Bulla Bypass was a “long overdue promise” that needs to be addressed immediately.

“With the increasing population in Sunbury, this is a major traffic route and it’s obvious that the Bulla Bridge route is not suitable for the already significant traffic volumes, let alone growth,” Mr Williams said. “We remain concerned that the latest state government advice is only for allocation of funds for more studies on the bypass. “Timelines are still unknown and only limited community consultation was undertake for those residents immediately adjacent to the suggested end points of the bypass – none with the community in general.” A state government spokesperson said planning was under way for construction of the bypass.

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Mixed reaction to third runway plan Melbourne Airport has laid out its plan for the future, with a third runway anticipated to bring more noise, traffic and employment opportunities for those living in its surrounding areas. The airport released its draft Master Plan and preliminary Major Development Plan on January 31, which elaborates on a long held ambition to construct another runway for domestic and international flights. The draft Master Plan states that this will cost $1.9 billion and will take between four and five years to build. But with a number of steps in the way before works commence, including a community consultation period and approval from federal Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development Minister Barnaby Joyce, the

airport is anticipating the runway to be open “in the latter part of the decade”. The airport expects the development to create an additional 37,000 jobs statewide, including 3200 onsite positions. “Most of this increase in jobs will support employment in the local community,” the document stated. The new runway will be constructed with a north-south orientation and will change the existing predominant flight paths that run around the clock. An airport spokesperson explained that the direction was chosen to maximise flight availability and to capitalise on prevailing wind conditions. However the design will also see greater noise interference across Hume, particularly in

Bulla, as the township lies just north of the new runway. The airport’s noise forecast maps in the draft Master Plan indicate that Bulla may experience 20 or more daily instances of aircraft noise greater than 70 decibels. In a statement, the Hume Residents Airport Action Group encouraged the community to engage in the consultation process. “Residents of neighbouring communities agree that aviation impact should be more broadly distributed and not concentrated to selected areas to achieve economic outcomes,” the statement read. Community consultation will continue until May 16. Details: www.melbourneairport.com. au/runway Oliver Lees

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Seventeen offences were detected on roads in the Macedon Ranges on January 25 and 26 as part of Victoria Police’s Operation Amity. Police tested more than 28,000 drivers for alcohol or drug-related offences across Victoria during the public holiday period, which is considered to be particularly high-risk for dangerous driving. A total of six speeding offences were recorded in the shire, as well as three incidents of drivers using an unregistered vehicle. Victoria Police has recently revamped its equipment at its disposal with the introduction of automatic number plate recognition technology, which as the title suggests, is specifically to detect unauthorised vehicles. Road policing assistant commissioner Glenn Weir said it was a busy period with many heading to regional areas to enjoy the warmer weather. “Disappointingly, we continue to detect a significant number of motorists flouting the road rules and putting other’s lives at risk – with almost 3000 offences detected in just two days,” Mr Weir said. “Police patrols have increased on Victorian roads since the end of lockdowns, so motorists should expect to see more police, more often this year. With school resuming next week and more people returning to work now is not the time to be complacent behind the wheel.”

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Connectivity issues still abound By Oliver Lees A report detailing community feedback on mobile and broadband services has identified the Macedon Ranges as an area plagued with connectivity issues. Released by the state government on February 1, the Connecting Victoria Engagement Report drew on more than 11,000 responses from across the state, to gauge the problem areas of Victoria’s network. A further 110 formal submissions were received as well as 13 roundtable meetings. In a visualisation of the data within the report, Macedon Ranges council is an outlier

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for the number of reports of poor mobile and broadband connectivity challenges. The state government received about 300 complaints from the shire in both categories, putting it among the least connected local government areas in the state. The data revealed that 41 per cent of reported

challenges were identified in rural areas, while nine per cent were in regional areas such as the Macedon Ranges. Anonymous residents that took part in the survey shared their experiences of battling the poor or nonexistent network. A resident from Riddells Creek stated: “Working from home is near impossible and kids’ online learning is a nightmare. We have three kids trying to home-school and with the internet that continues to drop out they miss so much information and interaction. “In terms of recreational streaming, we can’t download pictures on Facebook let alone stream a movie.”

Another respondent in Woodend stated: “I can’t get mobile reception at my house. The antenna on my roof connecting to a mobile tower is my only connection with the outside world. I run internet and WiFi from this, including all mobile calls. It’s expensive and when it goes down, I have no communication with the outside world. I am in a high bushfire risk area and find this very scary”. The report found the shift to remote work and learning as a factor putting specific strain on connectivity infrastructure, while also identifying the need to have robust communications in place for people in disaster or health emergency scenarios.

Crime briefs Speeding Harley A Lancefield man riding a Harley Davidson motorcycle has been clocked driving more than double the speed limit in Bolinda on Sunday, January 30. Police witnessed the man travelling at an alleged speed of 150km/h on Lancefield-Melbourne Road, where the speed limit is 60km/h. The 43-year-old driver and his female passenger were stopped by police. The motorcycle has been impounded for 30 days and a $800 fee for towing expenses has been directed at the driver. The driver will be charged on summons with speeding and other offences.

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Brian Millett (left) is starting the Sunbury Triathlon Club. Pictured with Max, 14, and Ebony, 9.

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Triathalon club back up and running Following two years of hibernation, the Sunbury Triathlon Club has finally held a meeting to begin planning for its future. The club was founded by triathlete and coach Brian Millett with a plan to get more members of the community, young and old, to get outdoors and break their fitness goals. “I would like us to be able to function affordably, and get people into that lifestyle of cycle, bike and run,” he said. Currently based out of the Sunbury BMX Club, Mr Millett said the group will aim to

train in the lead up to events throughout the year, to help each member achieve their individualised goal. Amateur triathlon events cater to range of age groups and fitness levels by providing different distances for participants to choose from. For example, the shortest distance for participants at the group’s next event on March 20 will be a 300 metre swim, a two kilometre run and a six kilometre ride. Mr Millett said beginners shouldn’t let

the prospect daunt them, and that the most important thing was having a social outlet with a fitness component. “It’s really about bonding, so just give it a go,” he said. “We’ll have programs like a swim masterclass that can teach people how to swim properly without any experience.” “For me it’s a lifestyle, even if I’m not racing, it gives my life structure and discipline.” Once up and running the club will have a weekly timetable for sessions in each of the key areas. Details: 0425 759 706

Macedon Ranges Police is alerting residents to an increased circulation of counterfeit money. Police were alerted to the issue through reports from business owners, with the majority of reports relating to fake $50 notes. Counterfeit notes can be identified as different in feel, especially around the transparent section of the bill. Police recommend that all instances of counterfeit currency be reported immediately. “You are well within your rights to refuse to accept a banknote if you have any concerns about it and under no circumstances should you take actions that may jeopardise your safety or that of others.”

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Victoria Police officers face charges on wrongful warrants Two senior Victoria Police officers, including one with extensive experience working in the western region, have been charged and four others suspended while being investigated for allegedly lying to obtain search warrants. Two children were among the 15 people subject to the suspicious affidavits and 12 of the matters have already been finalised by the courts. Concerns were raised within Victoria Police and the matter, concerning seven affidavits for search warrants on 12 properties between June 2018 and August 2020, was sent to Professional Standards Command. Victoria Police issued a media release in October 2021 when charges were laid against a 49-year-old and a 51-year-old, but with little

detail about why. On Tuesday, the force confirmed the charges related to false information on affidavits and that the 51-year-old man charged was in fact a part of Professional Standards Command the unit designed to hold officers to account. He was charged with four offences including conspiracy to access police information, conspiracy to commit misconduct in public office, attempting to access police information and attempting to commit misconduct in public office. The 49-year-old male sergeant was charged with 87 offences including misconduct in public office, incite a person to access police information, incite a person to commit misconduct in public office, conspiracy to

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pervert the course of justice, attempt to pervert the course of justice, perjury, intimidation or reprisals relating to witnesses and create false document. An unspecified number of other officers have been interviewed and four have been suspended while the investigation continues. “While any allegation of falsified affidavits is completely unacceptable, it is pleasing to see the issue was raised internally for investigation,” the force said in a statement. The force has started to inform the 15 people impacted by the allegedly falsified affidavits. Two people were still before the courts and one was subject to an outstanding warrant, resulting in the charges and warrant being immediately withdrawn.

Of the remaining 12 people who already had their cases finalised, two matters were dealt with via diversion through the Children’s Court. For the remaining 10 matters, Victoria Police has received legal advice from the Victorian Government Solicitor’s Office and communicated the issue to the Office of Public Prosecutions and disclosure to the people and their lawyers is underway. Among those 10, one person served a four-month prison sentence. Professional Standards Command is still investigating and the Independent Broad-based Anti-corruption Commission has been notified. Oliver Lees/AAP

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Riddells Creek median now $1m By Oliver Lees Riddells Creek has joined the million dollar club as the median house price cracked $1 million for the first time. According to Real Estate Institute of Victoria (REIV) data for the three months to December 2021, the suburb recorded a 8.8 per cent quarterly price increase, more than double the average across regional Victoria. (3.7 per cent). Riddells Creek leaped from a median house

price of $933,000 to $1.01 million in the last three months of 2021. Blackbird & Wren Real Estate director Ben Roberts said he wasn’t surprised to by the figures. “I think having the coronavirus over the last two years has put in people’s minds what they want in life, and changed their mindset on what’s important,” he said. “We’re see migration from inner Melbourne. Riddell is still very close to Melbourne, with easy access

to the city through Sunbury, it has a lot to offer.” Mr Roberts said despite buyers being unable to see their homes before buying them, demand for property had never been higher than in the past two years. “We pretty much sold everything through lockdown sight and unseen,” he said. “I actually think it puts more urgency into their thinking. Every buyer comes from out of the immediate area, and are typically coming from living on smaller blocks.”

But with it becoming less likely that Victorians will see a return of lockdown measures or the ‘ring of steel’ between metropolitan and regional areas, Mr Roberts said he expects that surge in interest to slow down. Elsewhere in the shire, New Gisborne recorded a 13.6 per cent increase in the three months to December, and the nearby suburbs of Gisborne, Kyneton and Malmsbury all recorded price increases within the range of four to seven per cent for the same period.

Music history on show Fifty years on from the arrival of global rock stars such as Deep Purple and Queen, the Sunbury Pop Festival is being commemorated for its revolutionary impact on the Australian music scene. Held annually from 1972 to 1975, the festival attracted tens of thousands of music fans to a nondescript farmland location in Diggers Rest to catch a glimpse of their musical heroes. The festival put Australian musical talent in the spotlight, and acted as a springboard for a generation. Music icon Michael Gudinski produced his first release for Mushroom Records the year after the festival kicked off. He was also in attendance at the inaugural event in 1972, but instead of organising the musical talent, that year his entrepreneurial energy was focused on selling watermelon to overheated festival goers. Hume council curators Carmen Reid and Feyza Yazar, with the devoted assistance of festival attendee Deborah Sweeney, have collected an array of memorabilia to bring

back the magic of those historic events. ‘The Barefoot in the Grass’ exhibit is now open and free for anyone to visit at the Hume Global Learning Centre in Sunbury until Sunday, March 27. Having spent months pouring through photographs, signage and other assorted items from the festival, Ms Reid said she understands why the event holds such a special place in Australian music history. “This work has helped me appreciate that if [the Sunbury Pop Festival] wasn’t the first outdoor Australian festival, it was definitely the biggest, and first one organised by the best industry pros at the time,” she said. “It was an evolution of youth culture, moving from a more formal indoor setting, to something outdoor and more casual.” Hume mayor Carly Moore said tHume council will later hold a panel discussion with author Peter Evans, to discuss his book ‘Sunbury, Australia’s Greatest Rock Festival’. Details: www.hume.vic.gov.au/ Curator Carmel Reid and arts and culture officer Feyza Yazar.

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Help guide the future The Sunbury Girl Guides is on the hunt for new adult volunteers as it continues to expand its program in the community. With branches across the country and in more than 150 other countries, Girl Guides provides an environment for activities and leadership communities for girls aged six to 18. The popularity of the program in Sunbury has seen the number of young members balloon to 60, meaning the unit is on the lookout for more female helpers to boost the program. As a Sunbury team leader with 55 years of experience, Annette Swaffield said she’s loved every minute of her volunteering experience. “I just love working with kids, I’ve been very lucky to be able to do it,” she said. “I’ve made lifelong friends, not just in

Sunbury but across the world.” Volunteers are responsible for about four to five hours work per week, which includes preparing for, and running activities and providing general support. “The wonderful thing about this girl-led system is that we’re working towards making them the citizens of tomorrow,” Ms Swaffield said. “So many join Girl Guides as very timid seven-year-olds and you see their confidence grow before your eyes. There is so much joy in watching them blossom.” Girl Guides Victoria has offered to support all volunteers to obtain their police, working with childrens and first aid check, which are required of the role. Details: annette.swaffield@guidesvic.org.au

Macedon Ranges council will be facilitating its annual satisfaction survey until March. The National Field Services will conduct the survey phoning a sample size of 400 residents across the shire. “The survey is an important method of assessing council’s performance across a range of measures and to identify ways to provide improvement or more effective service delivery to residents,” Macedon Ranges mayor Jennifer Anderson said. Details: https://bit.ly/3Htgdre

Hanging Rock car show Hanging Rock’s annual Classic Car Show is gearing up once again after last season’s event was cancelled. The event, which will be held on Sunday, February 13, will feature thousands of classic cars and bikes as well as other activities for the whole family. Tickets must be pre-purchased.

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Council pivots on booster shots By Oliver Lees Hume and Macedon Ranges councils are ramping up their campaigns to keep the community informed during the pandemic, with the focus now shifting to encouraging residents to get their third COVID-19 vaccination. With federal government data for February 2 indicating that 93 per cent of people aged 16 and over have received two doses of a COVID-19 jab, the focus of government and council has pivoted to reminding those who are eligible to book in for their booster. In Sunbury, 35 per cent of the community’s

eligible population has received a third dose. Last year the municipality battled through significant surges of high case numbers by developing a strong vaccination campaign. As reported by Star Weekly, Hume recorded a 11.4 per cent growth in its double-dosed population in October 2021, the biggest weekly increase of any council area in the country. Hume council pandemic response manager Brooke Watson said two new campaigns will be launched in the municipality promoting vaccination for those requiring a third dose and for children aged 5 to 11. The digital strategy will feature community members sharing their motivations for getting

the jab. “Our proudly diverse community is rising to the challenge again, with more than 46,000 of our adult population rolling up their sleeves to receive the third [dose],” Ms Watson said. “Locals can walk up to Town Hall Broadmeadows, the old Ford Factory in Campbellfield or visit our ongoing weekly community pop-ups at Kalkallo Community Centre, Newbury Child and Community Centre, Aitken Hill Community Centre, or Broadmeadows Community Hub.” In the Macedon Ranges, council will continue to push its ‘Get the Jab Done’ message, which helped to drive some of the highest vaccination

numbers in Victoria. Areas such as Malmsbury, Woodend and Trentham have already recorded more than 50 per cent of its eligible population having received a third dose. But Macedon Ranges council chief executive Bernie O’Sullivan said it was important for the community to remain vigilant in protecting themselves. “I encourage all those who had their second dose, three or more months ago, to book in for their third dose vaccination if they haven’t already,” he said. “The more people vaccinated, the greater protection our shire has against COVID-19.”

Welcome to Willowbank Willowbank Primary School became the newest school in the shire when it welcomed pupils through its doors for the first time last week. On January 31, Willowbank’s 79 enrolled pupils headed in to class for their first term at the newly built school on McGeorge Road in Gisborne. Assistant principal Brett Sinnett said he had enjoyed seeing the corridors come to life. “It’s really exciting, we’re most excited about working with the community and having them really engaged in the school,” he said. “Everything’s gone very smoothly. We spent a lot of time in term four getting everything set up, like getting our routines established, so so far everything’s gone to plan.” Mr Sinnett joins the school after serving as assistant principal Tarneit P-9 College. There, he worked alongside Rynn Anderson,

who has stepped into the role of principal at Willowbank. Mr Sinnett said he’s looking forward to seeing the school grow as the community develops. Willowbank Primary School has been built for a capacity of 457 pupils. The school boasts a gymnasium, library, science rooms, a food technology department, two basketball courts and a large outdoor play area.

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MY PLACE Last month, Macedon Ranges Sustainability Group president David Gormley-O’Brien was named Citizen of the Year at Macedon Ranges council’s citizenship and award ceremony. He spoke with Oliver Lees about his connection to the shire, the environment, and the importance of community advocacy.

I moved to Woodend in 2008 after completing my doctorate in the UK and living a few years in Bendigo. In 2014, I founded the Woodend Bee-Friendly Society (WBFS) with some friends to promote beekeeping in the Macedon Ranges and provide a friendly forum for sharing knowledge and experiences between amateur beekeepers. WBFS is now the second largest beekeeping group in Victoria. I have been president of the Macedon Ranges Sustainability Group for the past four years and have seen our membership expand from 150 to over 500 members. MRSG is a membership based volunteer organisation with 13 action groups all over the Macedon Ranges focusing on areas like beekeeping, farmers’ markets, healthy eating, renewable energy, transport, regenerative farming, sustainable development, recycling and waste reduction, energy-efficient homes and climate change education. Can you remember what first sparked your interest in the environment and sustainability? My interest in sustainability was first sparked from my doctoral research in Hellenistic philosophy, especially Stoicism and its ethical emphasis on self-sufficiency, and reduced attachment to things as well as the epicurean emphasis on the importance of friendships. These both enjoined a sense of “walking on the earth lightly“. I saw these as potent critiques

of western society’s emphasis on material acquisition and self-aggrandisement. So when my partner, Sara, and I moved to Woodend in 2008, we gradually weaned ourselves from the seduction of working in an ivory tower and overly-paid professional careers to reduce our consumption and transform our one acre property into a highly productive and attractive small holding, focusing on creating community. Some people suggest that climate action at an individual or community level is a waste of time, given that large corporations make the biggest contribution to climate change. What would you say to those people? These people are half right. Climate action will only be effective if large corporations and governments around the world make radical changes to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The issue is indeed global and a unified global response is required. However, climate action at individual and community levels still has an important role to play in raising awareness and educating our society and governments about the grave crisis and compelling them to act. It is a similar situation to the Abolitionist movement in Western Europe during the 18th and 19th centuries. The elimination of slavery could only be done through legislative changes and government enforcement. But individuals and societies also played a huge part in bringing pressure on their governments by doing simple things like not using sugar at their tea parties, as it was a commodity produced by slave labour in the West Indies.

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research consultancy Suburbtrends Research, covering the 12 months to January 2022. The report ranked Hoppers Crossing in first place with a median weekly rent of $350, followed by Wyndham Vale with a median weekly rent of $355. Sunbury was listed in eighth spot, with a median weekly rent price of $395. According to Real Institute of Victoria (REIV) data for the three months to December 2021, Sunbury’s weekly median rent is well below the median of metropolitan Melbourne ($480). Other suburbs and towns in the top 20

included Epping, Mill Park, Bacchus Marsh, Narre Warren, Reservoir and Keilor Downs. One Agency Sunbury Region director Adrian Sacco said location was a big factor in the suburb’s suitability for renters. “There’s metro rail access, proximity to the airport, and it’s still within a 35 minute commute to the city,” he said. “The price range is quite broad from entry level to bigger houses.” RentRabbit.com.au co-founder Ben Pretty said he hoped the rankings could help renters find affordable options in a difficult market.

“Vacancy rates are low in many parts of Melbourne and landlords are responding by jacking up rental rates,” he said. “I really feel for tenants who are being forced out of their homes and suburbs, especially when they have kids who are forced to change schools.” For buyers, the market in Sunbury remains affordable compared to other parts of metropolitan Melbourne. REIV data for the December quarter indicates the median sale price in the suburb to be $666,000, compared with $1.12 million in other metro areas.

Leisure centre upgrade The Riddells Creek Leisure Centre is set to receive a facelift following the announcement of $230,000 to expand and modernise the space. The funding, which comes via the state government’s Growing Suburb Fund, will go toward increasing the size of the centre’s main space. The Riddells Creek Leisure Centre was first built in 1994 and is currently used for basketball, netball, and other recreational activities including dancing, martial arts and group fitness. With more space, the council-run facility will seek to add a new kitchenette, additional storage space and a mounted ballet barre. Macedon MP Mary-Anne Thomas said the expansion would assist the growing Riddells Creek community. “We know the Macedon Ranges is a great place to live, and the Riddells Creek Leisure Centre expansion will make it an even better

one – this investment will be great for local families, children and everyone in our community,” she said. The Macedon Ranges previously benefited from the Growing Suburbs Fund with a $3.2 million application toward the Macedon Ranges Regional Sports Precinct in 2021. However progress on developing the precinct remains stalled as the project is yet to receive sufficient funding.

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Our furry friends take the lead Jack Russell Terriers, Labradors, Staffordshire Terriers and German Shepherds are among the most popular dog breeds in Melbourne’s north and west. Alesha Capone takes a closer look at the region’s canine paw-pulation.

rom Maribyrnong to Moorabool, many residents of area are fur-tunate enough to own a dog, with councils in region having a combined total of more than 102,000 canines registered with them. In Wyndham, there were 21,002 dogs registered in the 2020-21 financial year. Wyndham council’s city operations director, Stephen Thorpe, said the municipality’s top five breeds are Jack Russells (1486 dogs), Staffordshire Bull Terriers (1398), Labradors (1319), Cavalier King Charles Spaniels (990) and German Shepherds (876). “Wyndham city encourages all owners to register their animals with council,” Mr Thorpe said. “Three months ago, Wyndham city council formally adopted a four-year Domestic Animal Management Plan that outlines council’s commitment to animal management relating to cats and dogs from 2021 through to 2025.

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“The plan promotes responsible pet ownership, encourages pet registration and aims to minimise the risk of attack by dogs and nuisance caused by animals.” Wyndham resident Lyndall Mione is the proud owner of a Jack Russell named Milo. Milo has lived with Ms Mione’s family, including three teenage daughters, since November 2020 when he was aged eight weeks old. Ms Mione said that Jack Russells are a good dog for an active family. “Milo is also great company for me when I am working from home,” she said. “He is full of personality and he has a fear of missing out on things, he loves going for walks to the dog park and playing.” In Melton, there are almost 16,200 dogs registered with the council, while Hobsons Bay council has 11,014 dogs registered. The most common breeds in Hobsons Bay are Labradors (526 dogs), Jack Russell Terriers (475), Staffordshire Terriers (262), Cavoodles (395) and Border Collies (310). Hobsons Bay mayor Peter Hemphill said that the area was blessed “to have enviable open spaces from dog beaches to dog parks”. He said the council was continuing to invest in infrastructure for dogs and their owners to enjoy, such as the Brooklyn Dog Park and the recently-redeveloped PA Burns Reserve in Altona, which has a fenced dog off-lead area. At Brimbank council, there are 9454 dogs registered, with the top five breeds being Jack Russell Terriers, Maltese Terriers, Staffordshire Bull Terriers, German Shepherds and Labradors. Nearby Maribyrnong has 7081 dogs registered, with Jack Russells, Labradors, Maltese Terriers, Kelpies and Staffordshire Terriers making up the top five most popular breeds. Maribyrnong council’s infrastructure services director, Pat Jess, said that pets could have significant health and wellbeing benefits for people, including increased physical activity and improving social connectedness. “This is one of the reasons why council invests in its open space infrastructure to create a variety of recreation opportunities for both our residents and their pets,” Ms Jess said. “Every year we encourage residents to support responsible pet ownership, which includes registering their cats and dogs, ensuring they are microchipped and registered

Siblings Harvey, Summer and Levi with their family’s Labrador Kobe.

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from three months of age.” Jack Russells – once again – took out the top spot in Moorabool, where there are 5994 are dogs registered – including 435 Jack Russells, 353 Labradors, 337 Border Collies, 307 Kelpies and 301 Staffordshire Terriers. Across to the northern suburbs, Whittlesea’s chief executive Craig Lloyd said there were 19,586 dogs registered with the council. Maltese Terriers are the most popular with 1889 registered, followed by Jack Russell Terriers (1520 dogs), Staffordshire Terriers (1433), Labrador Retrievers (1184) and Cavoodles (840). “As part of the City of Whittlesea’s Domestic Animal Management Plan, we have a range of initiatives to encourage responsible pet ownership and we will be engaging further with the community over the coming months,” Mr Lloyd said.’ “We encourage people to look into what is the right breed for them and their families and ensure that they undertake dog obedience training.”

Hume council has 18,840 dogs registered – 816 German Shepherds, 806 Jack Russells, 646 Labradors, 633 Cavoodles and 569 Maltese Terrier/Shitzu crosses. With Labradors being such a popular dog across all municipalities, Werribee Obedience Dog Club secretary Noelene Jordan – who has two pure-bred Labradors named Cassie and Flynn – said the breed is “very smart and trainable”. “They’re always there for you and they never stop being a puppy,” she said. “They are good family pets, they are great with everyone.” However, Ms Jordan said it was important for dog owners to train their pets and not just expect automatic obedience from them. “If you can get to puppy school, they are so good, even then it’s good if you can keep doing basic obedience training,” she said. Ms Jordan added that it is important for anyone wanting to a dog to do their research into various breeds’ temperaments and activity levels, and ensure any animal they

buy is healthy. “Do your homework and find out what’s going to suit you,” she said. Labrador owner Kim said that before purchasing her family’s dog Kobe, she spent about 12 months talking to different breeders and doing research on the best breed to fit in with their lifestyle. Kobe, now 18 months old, is a beloved part of the family. “He’s our best friend, he’s loyal, he’s fun and good with everyone, he is great with the kids and is very clever,” she said. Kobe is named after the basketball player Kobe Bryant, as both of Kim’s sons love the sport. “He’s the kids’ best friend and now they are back at school, he’s walking around the house looking for them,” she said. Kim said that Kobe also loves to “eat everything” and sits with her and her husband every day, while they work from home. Details: https://bit.ly/3ASr9fj

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The City of Whittlesea Summer Series arrives at Laurimar Park on Friday, February 18, 5-8pm. There will be a new Makers Market for Doreen including stalls to browse and food outlets to eat from. Bring a picnic or buy something onsite from the food trucks for an evening out with family and friends. At corner of Hazel Glen Drive and Flaxen Hills Road. ■ https://whittlesea.vic.gov.au/

Ladies pobus The Woodlands Ladies Probus Club of Sunbury meets on the fourth Monday of each month at the Sunbury Bowling Club at 9.45 am. The club is based on fun, friendship and fellowship and enjoys monthly outings, an annual trip away and a lot of fun meetings. ■ Val, 0418 138 214

Sunbury Combined Probus Club The Sunbury Combined Probus Club meets every fourth Thursday of the month at the Sunbury Football Social Club at 10am. Visitors and new Members are welcome. ■ Carmel, 0416 477 271

Toastmasters Sunbury & Macedon Ranges Toastmasters helps its members develop their public speaking, communication and leadership skills. The group meets on the first and third Tuesday of each month, from 7.20-9.30pm, at the Sunbury Senior Citizens Hall. ■ vpm-4185@toastmastersclubs.org

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,

Vaccine certificate help Tutors will be on hand at Craigieburn library on Friday, February 11, 1.30-3.30pm to help with proof of vaccination certificates. At Hume Global Learning Centre, 75-95 Central Park Avenue, Craigieburn. ■ hume.vic.gov.au

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Hanging Rock night walks Let the scent of eucalypt and the calls of native wildlife captivate you on a night time walk at Hanging Rock. The walks are suitable for all ages, but spaces are limited and booking is essential. The ticket price is $25 per adult or $12 per child for two sessions running on Friday, February 18 and Friday, March 25. ■ 5422 0387

Garden club The Sunbury Garden Club meets on the first Tuesday of every month. There is a guest speaker at each meeting, which starts at 7.30pm at the Sunbury Football Club. ■ Cheryl, 9744 1663

Confused about solar? John Edwards from City of Whittlesea’s sustainable projects team will answer all of your questions about solar energy, energy efficency and getting the best value from a solar system of your own during an information session at Whittlesea Community House, Friday, February 11, 11am-1pm, at 92a Church Street, Whittlesea. Bookings required. ■ 9716 3361

Art in Hume Help create great places and spaces for the arts in Hume by having your say on council’s Arts Infrastructure Plan on Thursday, February 10, 6-7pm, at Hume Global Learning Centre, 1096 Pascoe Vale Road, Broadmeadows. ■ hume.vic.gov.au

Keilor probus The Keilor Combined Probus Club is back in business following the lockdowns. The group meets the third Monday of every month at Keilor Pub. New members are welcome. ■ Steve, 0408 193 793, or Keith, 0409 494 801

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PUZZLES No. 067

To solve a Sudoku puzzle, every number from 1 to 9 must appear in: each of the nine vertical columns, each of the nine horizontal rows and each of the nine 3 x 3 boxes. Remember, no number can occur more than once in any row, column or box.

QUICK CROSSWORD ACROSS

easy 12

13 14 15

8 5 6 5 4 2 1 5 8 2 9 1 6

3 2 1 6 4 8 7 4 8 5 9 8 3 1 3 4 medium

7 3 6 8 9

DOWN

Well pleased (9) Japanese mountain (4) Disrespect (coll.) (3) Formal statement about another’s character (11) Former US first lady, — Obama (8) Counterreply (6) Bird’s home (4) Showing symptoms of a high temperature (7) Wariness (7) Festivity (4) Positive (6) Being admitted to a church (8) Prioritising material possessions (11) Prefix meaning new (3) Divine beings (4) People living together in communities (9)

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Lees (8) Case that sets a precedent (4,4) Person who looks after children (6) Bankrupt (9) Speaker’s platform (4) Accord (6) Water-surrounded land (6) Supervisors (7) Pathological self-admirer (9) Morbidly repellent (7) Capital of Finland (8) Useless person or thing (4,4) A spice (6) Subsided (6) Filibuster (6) God of war (4)

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6 8 4 8 7 6 3 7 2 9 3 2 5 9 4 6 8 6 1 7 6 2 hard

4 1 9 3 6 7 2 5 8

5 1 3 4 6 8 9 2 7

7 2 4 1 9 3 5 6 8

6 9 8 5 7 2 3 1 4

8 5 2 3 1 6 4 7 9

Today’s Aim: 21 words: Good 31 words: Very good

5 LETTERS ACRES AGREE ALIKE AMONG ARROW ARSON BROTH CRONY ELECT ENACT ENEMA ERECT ETHER ETHIC FLOWN GALAS GAMMA HAREM HOLES HOTLY

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HOVER ISLAM LANCE LEAST LOAFS NEARS ODOUR OLIVE OPERA PITHY PLATE PRIDE PROUD RESTS RICES RINSE ROBIN SEWED SNORT SORTA STEAL

STONE SWATS TESTS TORSO TWEET TYRES VICED WEANS WEARS 6 LETTERS GADGET MEDDLE RASHER RESULT

7 LETTERS ARMPITS COLOURS GONDOLA OUTGROW RESPITE ROASTED 8 LETTERS NOMINEES RECOURSE STRANGLE TURNOVER

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No. 067 Insert the missing letters to make 10 words – five reading across the grid and five reading down. NOTE: more than one solution may be possible

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4 6 7 8 2 9 1 3 5 3 9 4 2 7 6 5 8 1

4 LETTERS ACTS EGGS LEND OHMS PAST RIOT ROSE SLIT SLOT SOWN THEY UGLY URGE WAGE

amen, enema, mane, mans, manse, mast, mate, mates, mats, matt, matte, matts, mean, meanest, means, meant, meat, meet, meets, mesa, mesne, mete, metes, name, names, same, seam, seamen, seem, semen, stamen, STATEMENT, steam, stem, tame, tames, tamest, team, teams, teem, teems, TESTAMENT

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Using the nine letters in the grid, how many words of four letters or more can you list? The centre letter must be included and each letter may only be used once. No colloquial or foreign words. No capitalised nouns, apostrophes or plural words ending in “s”.

3 9 4 2 5 6 8 1 7

1 7 2 4 8 3 5 9 6

7 3 1 9 2 4 6 8 5

5 4 6 1 7 8 9 3 2

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9-LETTER WORD

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QUICK QUIZ

1. Singer Ricky Martin (pictured) came to prominence with which 1999 song?

7. Who is the author of the 1922 novel Ulysses?

2. In what year did the Titanic sink?

8. What is the longest river in the world?

3. What is the capital of Morocco?

9. Which disgraced cyclist was stripped of his seven Tour de France titles?

4. What fruit is a hybrid of a pomelo and mandarin? 5. According to the Roman myth, twin boys Romulus and Remus were raised by a what?

6. Which blood type is considered to be universal?

10. What year did man first land on the moon? ANSWERS: 1. Livin’ la Vida Loca 2. 1912 3. Rabat 4. Orange 5. Wolf 6. O negative 7. James Joyce 8. Nile 9. Lance Armstrong 10. 1969

SUDOKU

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8. Jack Darling last played for which AFL club?

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A light hatch with sporty flair By Ewan Kennedy, Marque Motoring The i20 N is Hyundai’s first light hot hatch. We are assured it can run with its N stablemates, “delivering its speed and performance with a fun personality that turns every trip into a Special Stage” according to Hyundai. At this stage the i20 N is offered in a single grade, we have queried the Australian importer about other grades, but were told that’s all they will divulge at this time. In any case the single grade is well specified and the major emphasis is on high performance - which is exactly what lovers of hot cars are looking for. Important features include Launch Control, an auto rev-matching function for the manual transmission, and a three-mode stability control system as is used in other Hyundai N cars. By the way the ’N’ designation indicates both Hyundai’s Namyang Research and Development Center in South Korea. It was also the famed Nurburgring in Germany where many cars are unofficially tested to their limit in a wide variety of road conditions. Note that the Nurburgring is a public road so if you happen to be in Germany you may care to have a fang there. Just keep an eye on your mirrors in case something very quick suddenly come up behind you…

Styling Hyundai i20 is a neat looking small car even in its standard format. Changes to upgrade it to the N include a different grille inspired by the WRC models, a rear spoiler, built-in rear diffuser and a large single exhaust. The lower areas are finished in red. The 18-inch alloys are in grey matte with N-branded centre caps. The i20 N is offered in a range of ten colours including two shades of red.

Interior Performance Blue highlights throughout the cabin make a statement. The interior plastics and surfaces are rather hard to the touch, but keep in mind this isn’t a luxury car. A variety of textures visually make it look more a little further upmarket. A leather/cloth combination upholstery that’s of a reasonable quality. Keep in mind that this is a budget priced car. But may we suggest you check this for yourself when doing your checks on which car you’re considering buying. A cubby under the centre stack is big enough for to hold a large phone. There are cupholders between the front seats and a small cubby under the front-centre armrest. There are bottle holders in the front and rear doors.

Infotainment There are twin 10.25 inch displays, one for instruments, the other for the infotainment touchscreen. The displays are excellent and can be read with a minimum of distraction for the driver. As seems to happen all too often, the DAB+ digital radio drops out more often than not. To the extent I found myself saying f### off and giving up. Instead listening to the Bose seven-speaker sound system which produces decent sound. More speakers would be welcome, but I guess this is a car built down to a relatively low price. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto (wired) and satellite navigation are standard. There’s a Qi wireless charger.

Engines / transmissions The Hyundai i20 N is powered by a 1.6-litre four-cylinder turbo-petrol. Power is 150kW between 5500 and 6000rpm. Peak torque is 275Nm from 1750 to 4500rpm. An overboost function increases maximum torque to 304Nm under full throttle between 2000 and 4000rpm. The only transmission is a six-speed manual transmission - Yippee it’s set up for real drivers! It powers the front wheels by way of a sporting Torsen mechanical limited-slip diff. Upgrades to handle the extra power and torque of the ’N’ include a reinforced clutch, improved friction materials and redesigned synchros.

Safety As we went to press the latest Hyundai i20 range hadn’t been crash tested by either ANCAP or Euro NCAP. Standard safety equipment includes: • Front, front-side and curtain airbags • Automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection • Driver inattention monitoring • Lane-keep assist • Lane following assist • Blind-spot monitoring • Rear cross-traffic alert • Automatic high-beam Assist • Rear occupant alert • Speed sign recognition • Intelligent speed limit assist

Driving It’s all about fun, and plenty of it. Though based on a standard city and suburban car, the guys and gals at Namyang and at Hyundai Australia have done an excellent job of giving the i20 N a genuinely sporting flair. The firmer ride and tyre noise on coarse-chip roads are certainly what you expect in a sporting car, which is fine for the driver but may not appeal to passenger, especially during long trips. The six-speed manual is easy to use. In our test car the clutch didn’t start to engage till the pedal was almost all the way up. After a while this was no longer an irritation. Gearing is low and at 110km/h in sixth in top gear the engine is at nearly 3000rpm. It doesn’t sound overly busy - even though it is. On typical European motorway speeds of 140 to 160km/h it’s going to sound very busy. And if you’re lucky enough to be driving on unrestricted sections of German autobahnen the engine is going to spend a lot of time at 6000rpm. Don’t know if that would be doing the fuel consumption at lot of good. But who cares, smile and enjoy the ride! The i20 N’s powertrain is Euro 6-certified and has fuel-saving idle stop/start technology. Fuel use is quoted as 6.9L/100km on the combined cycle. During our test period covering over 450 kilometres we used nine to eleven litres per hundred around town, dropping to six to seven litres on the open road. The 2022 Hyundai i20 N is covered by a five-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty. Servicing is required every 12 months or 10,000km, whichever comes first.

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Take a family hatchback add sporting looks more power, and you get the Hyundai i20 N. (Pictures: Supplied)

Summing up You get a lot of sporting driving in this highly modified Hyundai i20 N and those who need/

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Donoghue’s positive swing towards loving golf It took a two year hiatus from the sport for Ted Donoghue to realise he wanted to make a career out of playing golf. From the age of 10 he had always been clear-eyed about his ambitions on the green, but felt that certainty waver as he entered his twenties. “I’ve always wanted to be a pro, but then I stopped playing a couple years ago,” he said. “I just wasn’t sure. I thought I’d try footy, not as anything serious, but just for a bit of fun.” Donoghue swapped the clubs for cleats and joined his mates at the Riddell Bombers in the Essendon District Football League. He decided he’d give study a try too, and enrolled in a sports science course at university. But the experiment didn’t last long. “I was at uni, and I wasn’t enjoying it,” he said. “I started playing golf again a few times, and I thought to myself — this is good. “Then I played a tournament and generally started to play more frequently. I guess I decided I actually want to give this more of a crack, I’ve got nothing to lose.”

Now 24-years-old, Donoghue officially turned pro in April last year after fifnishing fiffth at the PGA Tour of Australasia Qualifying School. The qualifying included two tournament stages, where the top eight players were chosen to progress. He earned his pro tag on the back of some impressive tournaments, including a win at the Dunes Medal in 2019. Held in Rye at the Dunes Golf Links Lodge, the prestigious tournament has been a springboard for other prodigious talents the likes of international major champions Jason Day and Hannah Green. Donoghue fifnished the open amateur event -4 over 72 holes. Originally from Essendon, Donoghue moved to Mt Macedon as a 10-year-old and lived in the shire for four years. While there he held a membership at Gisborne Golf Club, and also played regularly at Trentham Golf Club. Ten months into his career as a professional

player, Donoghue said he was still getting used to the demanding schedule. In the next few weeks alone his calendar is packed with tournaments in Rosebud, Cobram, before going to New South Wales. He was also scheduled to travel to New Zealand, but that was cancelled due to COVID-19 complications. “It’s taken a bit, that transition from amateur to pro. But it’s been really enjoyable so far,” he said. “When you’re an amateur, you don’t really have tournaments in back-to-back weeks. “I’m learning about everything, from booking hotels and thinking about how to conserve my energy so I’m right to play.” Now Donoghue is squarely focused on his golfifng future, and is hopeful to take his talents abroad, either to Japan or the United States. “I think I just needed those couple of years to take a step back. Looking back, it’s defifnitely helped,” he said. “But now I know, this is what I want to do.” Oliver Lees

Ted Donoghue. (Supplied)

Romsey on the way up

The 2021-22 Kyneton Tigers squad. (Supplied)

Tigers keeping up beat By Oliver Lees Despite a winless season, there were no shortage of positives for the Kyneton Tigers this year in the Country Basketball League north-west competition, according to coach Ash Clark. As reported by Star Weekly in November 2021, the Tigers had opted to stick with a youthful squad in a bid to improve its development program. As anticipated by coach Clark, this decision to develop the club’s program would be a short term pain for a long term gain. The Tigers fifnished the nine game CBL season with nine losses from its nine outings. The challenging year included fifve losses with defifcits more than 50 points. Coming up against more experienced outfifts, Clark said his side showed signs of promise, but struggled to put together a full four quarter performance. “We were fully aware of the challenge, and it

was probably tougher than expected in the fifrst season,” he said. “It was about going back to the grassroots. But for the one’s that hadn’t played [in the CBL] before, I think it was a bit of an eye opener. “It was a really good learning curve, we really know where we’re at and what we need to do.” Clark intends to step down from the role of coach as the Tigers look to build towards becoming a more competitive team in the CBL. He said the club was already in conversations with experienced coaches he believes will allow them to take that next step. In his second year in the position, Clark said he was encouraged by the direction the club was moving in. Players such as Cody Young, who at the age of 16 was a regular contributor throughout the season. With the regular season completed the Tigers have announced their club award winners. Brendan McCarthy was named most valuable

player and Noah Shiel as runner up. Defensive player of the year went to Frasier Ampulski. This season also marked the beginning of a new rivalry within the CBL, as for the fifrst time ever, two teams from within the Macedon Ranges were in the competition. The Macedon Ranges Rockies have had a breakout fifrst season as they qualififed for fifnals, fifnishing in fourth place. On December 5, 2021, the Tigers and the Rockies squared off for the fifrst time at the Woodend Buffalo Stadium. The Rockies prevailed 112-45 and followed that up with a 101-39 win over the Tigers on January 29. Clark said it was good to see basketball represented so well in the Macedon Ranges. “You could tell from game one, there was going to be a strong rivalry,” he said. “The fifrst game drew a big crowd with a lot of local families.”

Romsey captain Ben Way believes his side is yet to reach its potential in the Gisborne and District Cricket Association McIntyre Cup. After round 10 the club sat in fiffth spot on the table with four wins, three draws and three losses. Despite sitting within the top six, Way said they’re only just starting to build toward the standard they hope to deliver in March. “Four out of 10, that’s how I’d rate our season so far,” he said. “We‘ve got a pretty similar team from the last few years. Our young kids are getting a little bit older and so our expectations are getting higher and higher.” Romsey is coming off a strong 2020-21 season which saw it play off against league leaders Sunbury United in a semi-fifnal. However it was unable to progress to the fifnal that day as former United batsmen Dilan Chandima put together a signature knock of 100 of 108. Romsey’s 2021-22 campaign has been buoyed by back-to-back wins since the GDCA returned from its two week hiatus. Those matches included a crucial victory in its middle of the table fifxture against Woodend in round nine. Romsey notched 4/230 in a strong fifrst innings tally that was set up nicely by Sean Day (47), Chris Burkett (82) and Matthew Milne, who remained unbeaten on 43. Way’s side kept Woodend to 10/177 to push themselves up to fiffth place on the ladder, all the while pushing Woodend out of the top six and into seventh place. They then backed that up with a win over Diggers Rest Bulla in wet conditions. Although posting only 9/112 off 35 overs, Romsey’s bowling attack was able to clean up Diggers Rest Bulla 10/86. Romsey’s Jake East steamrolled the opposition with fifgures of 4/20 from his six overs. Taylor Stevenson saved the Romsey batting lineup from complete collapse with a steadying 55.

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