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Cold case murder charge By Olivia Condous A 62-year-old man has been charged with murder, as the investigation into the death of Melton resident Bernard Williams in 1984 continues. Mr Williams was 25 years old when he was found dead on a bush track near Hobbs Road, Bullengarook, about 3pm on March 3,1984. He was found tied up and had been shot a number of times. Detectives believe that it is highly likely several people were involved in Mr Williams’ death, given the Melton Football Club player

was known for his physical capabilities as well as the manner in which he had been restrained. In 2017, police announced a $1 million reward for information leading to the apprehension and subsequent conviction of the person or persons responsible for his death. Police charged the 62-year-old with Mr Williams’ murder on Monday, March 21. Victoria Police Detective Senior Sergeant Paul Scarlett said individuals who have any information on the people involved or possible motives for the murder should speak up.

“At the time of his death, Bernie was a 25 years old with a young daughter and in the prime of his life,” he said. “He was a passionate member of the Melton Football Club and was well known within the Melton community for his skills on the football field. “Almost four decades on, his family are still searching for answers as to why their much loved son and brother were killed.” Detective Senior Sergeant Scarlett said police believed the charged man did not act alone. “There may be people in the Melton area who were living there in 1984 who have

further knowledge about Bernie’s death, or they may now be living elsewhere in Victoria or interstate given the length of time that has passed,” he said. “[Mr Williams] was not known to police for any criminal matters, however we’re aware he had a number of personal relationship disputes and that remains an active avenue of inquiry for us. “If you have any piece of information, no matter how inconsequential you may think it is, then I encourage you to come forward and speak to police or Crime Stoppers.” Information to Crime Stoppers 1800 333 000.

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No horsing around on farm theft By Olivia Condous Moorabool farmers are being urged to increase property security after reports of a spike in farm-related thefts across the state in recent months. New data from the Crime Statistics Agency reported livestock theft rose by 12.6 per cent and diesel theft rose by 20 per cent on farms statewide. Victoria Police will partner with Crime Stoppers in the ‘Shut Out Farm Crime’ campaign to combat the issue.

Victoria Police farm crime co-ordination unit Inspector Karl Curran said the campaign spread awareness of an issue that was severely underreported. “The more information and reports we receive the more we are able to identify crime trends and put resources into these areas,” Inspector Curran said. Moorabool farm crime liaison officer Senior Constable Simon Barker said an increase in livestock and fuel prices could lead to more crimes in the area. “I would envisage that if the price of diesel

continues to increase it will become more of a problem,” Senior Constable Barker said. “Livestock prices have also increased, prime lambs have quadrupled in price, so they’re a commodity now and people may want to steal them. “In the past, farmers may have been less likely to report theft as a loss of ten or so livestock may not have been a large financial loss.” Senior Constable Barker encouraged farmers who have been the victim of a crime to reach out to Crime Stoppers or speak to someone at their local police station. Crime Stoppers will

offer free farm gate security signs, and stickers displaying information about how to report information at selected agricultural events to assist farmers with security improvements. Inspector Curran encouraged Victorian farmers to make use of these offers in order to protect their farms. “They’re simple measures but can go a long way to discouraging farm crime and its devastating effects on local communities,” he said. Information to: Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or crimestoppersvic.com.au.

Growing connections A community based not-for-profit organisation in Aintree is encouraging locals to connect through the love of all things food and gardening. We Love Aintree aims to empower neighbourhoods across Melbourne’s West to forge a sense of belonging through the Aintree Garden and Cafe, the Eat Grow Garden initiative. The organisation is also planning to develop a new community garden in Aintree, which will include 20 garden beds for growing produce and host community events focussed on sustainability. We Love Aintree Founder Jono Ingram said the new community garden will be a place for the community to connect through the common interest of food. “We’re really hoping for the garden to be a place for diverse people to get together, find connections and be able to share some of their knowledge around food growing, eating and sustainability,” he said.

Mr Ingram said We Love Aintree was founded with the aim to combat the growing issue of social isolation and loneliness within communities. “It was all about trying to get local people to connect with one another to build strong relationships, to strengthen their community and to strengthen support,” he said. The not-for-profit organisation also runs the Eat Grow Garden program, which employs people who may encounter barriers in traditional employment pathways and provides a supportive work environment while teaching them new skills. The Aintree Cafe & Garden also hosts a monthly book club as well as many community events and workshops. Mr Ingram said the organisation is also starting to host weekly activities for parents with young children who might otherwise be isolated at home. For more, go to the We Love Aintree website and Facebook page.

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Councils’ budget wishes By Olivia Condous In the lead up to the annual federal government budget Moorabool and Melton councils are calling on government funding for a variety of projects over the next year. Moorabool council has announced four main priorities it hopes to receive funding for. The projects include a $10 million sewerage system for the townships of Bungaree and Wallace, a reinvigoration of the Bacchus Marsh Civic Precinct, a 1000 step walking track as part of ongoing development of Bald Hill in Darley and a new Moorabool Aquatic

and Recreation Centre in Bacchus Marsh. The plans for the new recreation centre in Bacchus Marsh include an indoor sports stadium, a regional bowls facility and an indoor aquatic centre. In Melton, the council is seeking funding for a variety of transport projects such as the construction of the Western Intermodal Freight Terminal, upgrades to major roads, the Outer Metropolitan Ring project and electrification of the Melton Line. The City of Melton is also hoping to receive full funding for the long-awaited Melton Hospital. Earlier this year, mayor Goran Kesic said

the growing population in the area meant developments in transport for the region were vital to maintain liveability. “We have a great opportunity to create easy and accessible lifestyles in the outer west, where people can work and enjoy family time close to home,” he said. “In recently years, the state and federal governments have invested in key transformational projects in the City of Melton, and it’s critical that these partnerships continue as we become Melbourne’s fastest growing municipality.” The federal government budget will be released on Tuesday March 29.

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Russell Hill and Carol Clay went missing in 2020. (Pictures: Supplied)

Accused killer drops unfair dismissal claim The man accused of murdering campers Carol Clay and Russell Hill in Victoria’s high country has dropped his unfair dismissal claim against his airline employer. Fifty-five-year-old Caroline Springs man Greg Lynn was removed from his longtime job as a Jetstar pilot when he was arrested in relation to the duo’s disappearance in November 2021 and was subsequently charged with two counts of murder. Mr Lynn was fired from the budget airline in January 2022 with two months’ pay, plus unpaid leave entitlements. It has been reported that Mr Lynn has withdrawn his claim of unfair dismissal after lodging the complaint earlier this month with the support of the Transport Workers Union of Australia. It follows the confirmation that human remains found in Dargo belong to the missing elderly campers campers. A Victoria Police spokesperson confirmed on Monday 14 February that forensic testing on the remains were complete and that the identities of the bodies were of Pakenham’s Carol Clay and her camping partner Russell Hill, of Drouin. The human remains were found 30 November last year as part of the ongoing investigation into the pair’s disappearance. Mr Lynn’s case is due to return to court in Sale for a committal mention on May 31. Shelby Brooks

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Childcare ‘deserts’ in Moorabool By Olivia Condous Rockbank, Ballan and Bacchus Marsh have been highlighted as “childcare deserts” by a new study from Victoria University think tank, the Mitchell Institute. The study found that outer metropolitan and regional areas were the most affected by lack of access to childcare, with around 1.1 million Australians living in areas with no childcare available. Ballan was identified as a particular area of concern, with there being six children

per available childcare space in the area, according to the study. Ballan resident of seven years Jackie Halton said her daughter was placed on a six-month waiting list for a childcare spot in 2016, but decided to take her to a centre in Bacchus Marsh to avoid the wait. Ms Halton said she was frustrated by the government not prioritising childcare for families with both parents in full time work. “My daughter has now been to three child care centres and I’ve seen a lot of children in care for parents that don’t work, which takes

government needed to prioritise growth areas such as Ballan more “user friendly” from an economic development perspective and assist new businesses in developing more facilities and services. Cr Tatchell said planning had been in progress since July last year for a new childcare centre on Stead Street in Ballan. “It’s been a long time coming, what frustrates me is it gets caught up in bureaucracy and things like this that are urgent or in desperate need are held up unnecessarily,” he said.

up spaces for working families,” she said. Mother-of-two and office manager Abby Kollmorgen moved to Ballan from Bacchus Marsh in March 2021, but was unable to find a service that could accommodate care on her regular working days. “Australian families are moving further out to get space but still require the necessities, they should be providing the childcare workers a higher wage and more of a subsidy to families to ease financial strains,” Ms Kollmorgen said. Moorabool councillor Paul Tatchell said the

Join the Melton RSL and help with mental health issues. “My job and my team’s job is to identify where we can get those services available for them,” he said. Mr Cook said the COVID-19 pandemic had caused a reduction in younger members after club activities took a two year hiatus, but he hoped that members would return as the club planned more engaging activities. “We’re looking at things like a morning coffee chat where we can all talk,” he said. He encouraged anyone interested to check out the club Facebook page and website to find out how they can get involved. For more information, call The Melton RSL Sub-branch office on 9743 6860. Olivia Condous Stephen Cook, the new president of the Melton RSL Sub-branch. (Damjan Janevski) 273567_01 ADVERTISEMENT

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The Melton RSL Sub-branch’s new president is reaching out for new members to get involved with the club. Stephen Cook was elected as the new president last month and is ready to start new initiatives to attract more veterans to join in on club activities. “Our biggest thing is we have to change the perception of the RSL, especially with our younger generation veterans, of being an old man’s club,” Mr Cook said. “We’ve got a renewed and reinvigorated committee.” Mr Cook said the club hopes to learn about the wants and needs of younger veterans, as they understand they are different from previous generations. “Gone are the days where it’s just a beer down at the pub,” he said. The new president said the club planned to focus on providing assistance with access to help from the Department of Veteran Affairs

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Community road safety forum The City of Melton is holding a free community road safety forum this Thursday, March 31. The forum will give young drivers and parents or guardians of young drivers important information on safe driving. Guest speakers from Victoria Police, Ambulance Victoria and the community will also be involved. Registrations are essential, sign on will start at 6.20pm. More information is available on the City of Melton website.

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Cobblebank Stadium open day The City of Melton invites the community to celebrate the official opening of Cobblebank Stadium on April 2 from 9am. The event will include tours, market stalls, activities with local sporting clubs and community groups plus a free barbecue. The official ribbon cutting ceremony will take place at 9.30am. More information is available on the City of Melton website.

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Four-legged friends gathered in Aintree earlier this month for a fun-filled community celebration. The Woodlea estate Wireless Dog Park celebrated its second birthday on Saturday, March 19, with a day filled with wagging tails and smiles. The festivities included market stalls, a dog

treat bar and a pet photo station. The purpose-built dog park has become a popular gathering place for locals, as it includes a fenced off-leash area and agility training course. The facility provides a place for community bonding while giving their dogs time to exercise, socialise, play games and enjoy the fresh air.

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By Benjamin Millar Melton’s petrol prices are coming under greater scrutiny with a local MP vowing to help take action to bring prices in line with neighbouring areas. Melton MP Steve McGhie said the area’s families are being unfairly hit with higher prices than people in neighbouring suburbs, often paying more than 20 cents per litre extra at the pump and spending at least $10 more every time they fill up.

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Pricing under the pump Melton’s petrol prices are coming under greater scrutiny with a local MP vowing to help take action to bring prices in line with neighbouring areas. Melton MP Steve McGhie said the area’s families are being unfairly hit with higher prices than people in neighbouring suburbs, often paying more than 20 cents per litre extra at the pump and spending at least $10 more every time they fill up. “I have had many constituents raise concerns regarding the prices of petrol in Melton being noticeably higher than in other areas,” Mr McGhie said. “I am deeply concerned that families in Melton are paying more than they should be.”

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Mr McGhie said he has taken the issue up with the Consumer Affairs Minister Melissa Horne and will be contacting federal Gorton MP Brendan O’Connor to discuss this issue soon, as fuel prices are regulated by the federal government. “In the interim I strongly encourage residents to complain to the ACCC [Australian Competition and Consumer Commission]” he said. The ACCC’s latest petrol monitoring report showed that average petrol prices rose in the 2020 September quarter after a record low earlier in the year. Although the ACCC does not set fuel prices, it does monitor retail fuel prices on a daily basis. A spokesperson said it has the power to investigate where it sees issues of concern. “Where we find sufficient evidence we will take action to protect consumers against misleading and anti-competitive conduct by fuel retailers.” Mr McGhie’s promise to take action was widely welcomed on social media, where some residents said they had seen price differences of up to 50 cents per litre between Melton and Watergardens.

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Melton’s Andre Peters said the lack of independent competition makes it easier for the major fuel companies to keep prices inflated well above those in neighbouring suburbs. “Sadly there is no competition in Melton as there are no independents,” he said. “Generally we pay at least 20 cents a litre more at times in Melton.” A BP spokesman said petrol prices at the pump can be impacted by a number of different factors.

He said while there are currently about 1400 BP branded sites across Australia, about three quarters are owned by independent business partners who set their own retail pricing. “When it comes to retail fuel pricing, our aim is to be competitive and attract customers to our sites,” he said. “Generally speaking, the price at the pump is impacted by a number of different factors. In particular, international product prices and competition between service stations in a local

area. There are also other factors including exchange rates, taxes and local operating costs.” On Monday, unleaded 91 pump prices at Melton’s BP, Coles Express and 7/11 Mobil were all at 155.9 cents per litre, according to price comparison website Petrol Spy, with Woolworths Caltex at 168.9. Meanwhile Bacchus Marsh BP, Coles Express and 7/11 Mobil prices were 129.9 cents per litre – 26 cents less per litre – and independent outlets were just 119.9 cents per litre. 628174

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Stalwart’s final innings By Olivia Condous The Melton Cricket Club and wider community are mourning after the death of local sporting legend and former club president Kevin Vernon. Kevin served as club president for 34 years and was diagnosed with motor neurone disease in June last year. Despite his declining health, he remained a pillar of the Melton cricket community and played his 600th game last month. The Lions president Anthony Gale said Kevin was the one constant during his many years at the club.

“You could count on one hand the number of Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays that Kev hasn’t been at the club,” Mr Gale said. “He was the one man that was always there with a joke, a laugh or just as someone to talk to, it’s going to be a massive adjustment and the hardest part for many of us.” Anthony said Kevin’s time as club president saw him as a pioneer of many achievements, such as the development of women’s cricket and the all-abilities program. “I don’t think we’ll ever come across a man that was prepared to give so many years of his life to volunteering at a local sporting community club, not everyone does that and

we were really blessed,” he said. Kevin spoke with Star Weekly last month after playing his 600th game and said he was proud to serve the Melton Cricket club for over 40 years. “I’ve been able to contribute to something bigger than myself,” he said at the time. Anthony said the club will remember Kevin’s enormous passion for cricket and the love he had for his fellow club members. “He made the club somewhere you could go to have people help you through a hard time or celebrate a great time with you, somewhere you knew there would always be someone there,” he said.

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Have your say and win The City of Melton has made a call out to residents to hear what they want included in the council’s new intercultural strategy, with cash incentives for participants. The strategy will aim to help all residents feel welcome, equal and connected with one another in order to increase understanding and foster equality. Mayor Goran Kesic said he was proud that Melton was a place with people from so many different backgrounds, cities and beliefs. “With our community continuing to rapidly grow, it’s important that we understand the challenges and opportunities this diversity brings,” Cr Kesic said. “By developing a new intercultural strategy, we can find ways to ensure everyone feels connected.” The council plans to use the strategy to further engage with diverse cultural, linguistic, faith and LGBTIQA+ communities across all abilities, ages and locations. Residents can contribute by participating in an online survey or attending in-person or online community workshops. Survey participants can choose to go in the draw to win one of five $100 shopping vouchers. Details: conversations.melton.vic.gov. au/intercultural-strategy Olivia Condous

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Mayor’s message Cr Goran Kesic It’s fantastic to see our community getting out and about, and enjoying the safe return to events recently.

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Over the weekend, we welcomed many residents to Lakeside Alive at Caroline Springs with kids’ activities, live music and fireworks enjoyed by all.

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This Saturday, we look forward to showcasing sports and community activities at the Cobblebank Indoor Stadium Community Open Day. There will also be a market and free barbecue, so please join us from 9am until 1.30pm. I’m very proud to have people from so many different backgrounds, experiences and beliefs call the City of Melton home. With our community continuing to rapidly grow, it’s important that we understand the challenges and opportunities this diversity brings. It’s the reason we’re developing a new Intercultural Strategy. We want to find ways to ensure everyone feels connected, welcome, and equal. We’d like to hear your thoughts and ideas to shape our strategy, so please have your say via conversations.melton.vic.gov. au/intercultural-strategy Last week, I also joined mayors from other growth areas in signing an open letter to the Federal Government and Opposition supporting four key priorities set out by the National Growth Areas Alliance. Together, we’re asking the government to invest in transport, health, education, employment and community infrastructure in areas like ours. Growth areas have the potential to help boost the economy more broadly, so we’re calling on the two parties to focus on creating jobs and growing local economies. Please feel free to contact me on 0437 241 436 or goran.kesic@melton.vic.gov.au regarding any Council issues.

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To develop the strategy, we’ve launched a consultation process and we want you to have your say.

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Your input will help Council plan for the city’s future and ensure a broad range of ideas and needs are considered.

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Come and check out Cobblebank Stadium This Saturday 2 April, you can take a tour of the new Cobblebank Indoor Stadium, participate in activities and discover the programs and services running out of the stadium.

Come and try different activities including circuit fitness, the Bluefit Playtime kindergym, basketball and specialist hoops, netball, badminton, table tennis and German wheel.

The day will start with local market stalls from 9am, and there will be activities for kids including hip hop dancing, sensory play, art and crafts, and a quiet zone.

The open day will run from 9am until 1.30pm at 206 Ferris Road, Cobblebank (enter via Stadium Drive).

Watts Ward with Cr Lara Carli It’s a pleasure to advise that upgrade works at Cardinia Crescent Reserve, Taylors Hill, are now complete. A play space that includes swings, a seesaw, climbing equipment using recycled tyres and natural play areas, has been added, along with additional trees for shade, seating, a picnic setting and connecting pathways. Temporary fencing has been put up around the grassed areas to allow for the new turf to establish, but the rest of the reserve is open and ready for use. A great outcome for residents of Taylors Hill.

Well done to the Sydenham-Hillside Cricket Club for securing their third Victorian Turf Cricket Association premiership on Sunday 20 March. This is an outstanding achievement, and great for local sports. I’d like to extend my heartfelt congratulations to coach, Geoff Pretty, Club President, Bob Kunesevic, the players and behind-the-scenes volunteers and staff for this exciting victory. Finally, Council is committed to improving road safety and are hosting a Community Road Safety Forum at 6.30pm, Thursday 31 March, at the Melton Library and Learning Hub.

The forum has been developed for young people, and their parents or guardians, to raise awareness of road safety, road rules and the affects of road trauma. It’s never too early or late to teach people about being responsible on our roads, so I encourage you to attend this valuable forum. Visit our website, melton.vic.gov.au/events for details. Feel free to contact me about Watts Ward or Council related issues on 0409 951 020 or email at: lara.carli@melton.vic.gov. au or visit my Facebook page at: facebook.com/Cr.LaraCarli

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Petrol prices hit the hip pocket Petrol prices have soared throughout the state in recent weeks, but costly fuel is nothing new for Melton residents. According to the RACV fuel price map, Melton’s fuel prices currently sit at least five to 10 cents above the metropolitan average price of 202.5 cents per litre. High fuel prices have long been an ongoing issue in Melton, with the ‘Fair Fuel Melton’ Facebook action group amassing 4200 members. Many locals have boycotted filling up at Melton stations and opt to travel to Bacchus

Marsh or other nearby towns for their fuel. “I work 20 mins [sic] away and live in Melton, it feels like I’m working to buy petrol to go back to work again,” one resident said. “I haven’t bought fuel from Melton in over 15 years now, it’s been like this for as long as I can remember,” another resident said. There have been many calls for an independent petrol station in the area to provide lower, competitive prices, but no movement has been made towards this so far. Councillor Ashleigh Vandenberg said the Melton’s petrol problem needed urgent

intervention from the federal government, especially after the town had been hit hard by the pandemic. “I’m concerned at the fact that the ACCC [Australian Competition and Consumer Commission] despite our advocacy, has failed to take the matter seriously and the federal government has remained silent on the topic,” Cr Vandenberg said. “We need action now.” Australasian Convenience and Petroleum Marketers Association chief executive Mark McKenzie said while the cost of fuel may

remain volatile over the next eight weeks, the future of petrol prices was “not all dark”. “There is reason to expect that the Australian dollar will continue to climb … and each time that happens, you’re seeing a one per cent decline in what it costs us to buy the fuel in Australian dollars,” Mr McKenzie said. “It is just as plausible that it will go down as it is that it will continue to go up, it’s a 50-50 bet.” How have high petrol prices affected you or your business? Let us know at westeditorial@ starweekly.com.au

A new hub for big hugs Children and families experiencing disadvantage in Melbourne’s west will soon have access to more material aid, thanks to Big Group Hug’s new hub in Airport West. The not-for-profit, providing pre-loved goods to families who need them, heads into a new partnership with the Caroline Chisholm Society (CCS), an organisation specialising in pregnancy and early parenting programs and services. A collaboration between the two will mean an expansion of services into the Macedon Ranges, Brimbank, Melton, Moorobool, Wyndham, Hobsons Bay, Moreland, Moonee Valley and Maribyrnong. Supported by Recycling Victoria Communities Fund delivered by Sustainability Victoria on behalf of the Victorian government, the project was provided a funding grant, appropriately named the Sustainable Collective by Big Group Hug.

With primary goals to ensure families are given the material aid they need, to reduce poverty and to repurpose items that would otherwise end up in landfill, an expansion west will benefit many. Big Group Hug chief executive Bernadene Voss said the partnership would amplify positive impacts and ensure kids on the margins would be the biggest beneficiaries. “We are excited to be working with agencies, in particular with Caroline Chisholm Society, to service an increasing gap of material aid needed in Western Melbourne,” Ms Voss said. CCS chief executive, Dr Jennifer Weber, said the partnership was a chance to improve the sustainability of material-aid provision across the western suburbs. She said the growing pressures on families meant a need for material aid “more than ever”.

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Lake Caroline alive with music By Olivia Condous Caroline Springs hosted a free live music event on Saturday as the Lakeside Alive festival returned. Locals flocked to Lake Caroline for a fun-filled day, after the event had been cancelled for the past two years due to COVID-19 restrictions. Features of the event included a Puppy Pit Stop for pets, an African Drumming and Hula Hoop Space, a classic car show and a variety of live music on stage. Some of the live entertainment featured on the day included The Hardies Hilllbillies and multi-instrumentalists Los Parceros. The day also hosted many roving performers and buskers to entertain the crowds. Attendees also enjoyed an array of food trucks and the event finished with a twilight Fireworks show.

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Keeping kids healthy at school By NWMPHN chief executive, Christopher Carter For many kids, seeing a doctor is a simple matter of asking their parents to make an appointment at the local general practice. For others, however, it can be a much more challenging process. Family stresses sometimes mean that appointments end up not being made. It might be, too, that the nearest clinic is a distance away, with reaching it and getting home again a challenge. And sometimes, if the local clinic doesn’t bulk bill, parents can be worried about the impact of non-urgent doctor visits on the household budget. A few years ago, the Victorian Department of Education and Training recognised this multitude of barriers to basic health care, and devised a program known as Doctors in Secondary Schools (DiSS), which aims to put a specially trained GP and practice nurse in selected schools for one day each week in term times. North Western Melbourne Primary Health Network oversees its smooth rollout across the state. Today, it is available on 100 campuses in metro and rural areas. In our own region, DiSS doctors can be found at schools in several suburbs, including Keilor Downs, Melton, Melton South, Sunbury, Hoppers Crossing and Manor Lakes. In other parts of the metro area and regional Victoria, DiSS is coordinated by our colleagues in neighbouring primary health networks. In all instances, the GPs and nurses who spend time each week at schools work the rest of the time at local clinics. Their involvement in DiSS allows them to deepen links to their community, and to meet families with whom they might not ordinarily come into contact. Consultations are free, which means kids can

Doctors are now in secondary schools across Melbourne’s north-west.

get medical care during school hours without placing additional pressure on working parents. As well as providing treatment and referrals for acute conditions, the DiSS program is designed to provide early intervention supports to kids and their families. The doctors and nurses taking part are skilled in introducing patients to preventative health strategies and to delivering positive

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messages to promote healthy behaviours. The aim is to encourage young people to adopt behaviours that will safeguard their general health and wellbeing, reducing over time the need to seek medical care. Doctors in Secondary Schools has been running since 2017 and has racked up well over 40,000 consultations across the state. I’d like to thank the doctors and nurses in our region who

take part, and pay tribute to their commitment to improving the health and wellbeing of young people. Your high school years, some say, are the best days of your life. That might be so, but the DiSS program certainly helps to make sure they are among the healthiest. To check out DiSS in your area, see here: nwmphn.org.au/diss

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Melton Friendship Group. Join the Melton Friendship Group for singles 55 and older. Meet fortnightly for coffee and chat nights and organised affordable outings and events. ■ 0406 493 734

Melton Valley Ladies Probus Club The Melton Valley Ladies Probus Club meets at 10am on the second Tuesday of each month at the Melton Country Club. The group is open to everyone, new and old members, to get together and discover the social aspects of the group. ■ Ann, 0425 705 150

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

Zonta club meets Zonta is an international organisation bringing women together to support other women. The Zonta Club of Melton meets on the first Monday of each month at Melton Country Club, Reserve Road, Melton. ■ Suzanne, 0417 512 420

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Over 50, retired, or semi-retired and wanting to learn a language? U3A Melton offers French and Italian classes for beginners and those with more advanced skills. ■ www.u3amelton.com or 0419 563 016

Botanic Gardens on Sunday, April 10 for a celebration of puppies and pride! The free LGBTIQA+ event is open to everyone and is part of the Macedon Ranges Autumn Festival, packed with food and fun. Get to St Agnes Place at 11.30am for the dog walk, or to the botanic gardens at 12pm for celebrations. ■ https://bit.ly/3DbYDX3

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If you love to sing, come join the Melton Singers. The group rehearses regularly and also performs at aged care facilities. The group is very relaxed and sings songs mainly from 60’s and 70’s. They meet Tuesdays at 10am. ■ Val, 0418 667 150

Make sure to check out what’s on at the Macedon Ranges Autumn Festival. From the Woodend Autumn Farmers Market, to a traditional straw weaving workshop, to Don Watson in conversation, to live music park pop-ups - there’s so much delight to be had across the shire. ■ https://bit.ly/3NmiBDt

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

organised affordable outings and events. ■ 0406 493 734

French and Italian for over 50s Mahjong group Interested in learning to play Mahjong? The game is a tile-based game that is derived from China where it was developed in the 19th century. U3A Melton has a group who play on Tuesdays at 10am. ■ u3amelton.com or 0419 563 016

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

Rotary Club of Melton Rose Carers Of Maddingley Park The Rose Carers meet Wednesdays from 10am-noon at Maddingley Park, corner of Grant and Taverner streets, Bacchus Marsh, to maintain two beautiful rose gardens. New volunteers are always welcome – with or without experience. ■ Elaine Greenhall, 0418 171 119 or 0400 052 857

Melton Cycling Club Melton Cycling club meets for regular Sunday rides. There are three different riding groups to cater for different abilities starting at 7.30am. The rides finish at Lazy Moe’s for a cuppa. ■ 0403 057 003

Melton Valley Ladies Probus Club Melton Valley Ladies Probus Club meets the second Tuesday of each month at Melton Country Club at 10am. New members welcome. ■ 0425 705 150

Melton Parkinson’s support group The Melton Parkinson’s Support Group meets on the second Thursday of the month 10.30am - 12.30pm at Kurunjang Community Centre, 33-35 Mowbray Crescent, Kurunjang. New members and carers Welcome. ■ Helen, 0409 186 576

Melton Friendship Group Are you single, over 55 and a resident living in or near Melton? Looking for some new friends? Then the Melton Friendship Group is the right group for you! The group meets fortnightly for coffee and chat nights and

The Rotary Club of Melton invites new guests to join their meetings, held on the first and third Tuesday of every month, 6pm at Tabcorp Park in Melton. ■ meltonrotary@gmail.com

CWA art exhibition Are you up for seeing some cute and quirky local art? Head to Creative Art Exhibit by the Country Women’s Association of Victoria Central Highlands Group. Happening at the Mechanics Institute in Lancefield on Saturday, April 9 and Sunday April 10, opening at 10am both days.

Sunbury Seniors Sunbury Seniors meet on Mondays and Fridays at 8 O’Shanassy Street, Sunbury from 10am-3pm. A variety of activities are offered – indoor bowls, cards, snooker, guest speakers, day excursions, subsidised lunches or just a cup of coffee and a chat. If you’re 55 or older and would like to make some new friends. ■ 0493 408 890

Sunbury mental health forum Do you feel like you’d know what to do in a mental health emergency? Check out Sunbury and Cobaw Community Health’s mental health forum on April 6, at 6.30pm, taking place at the Hume Global Learning Centre in Sunbury. ■ https://bit.ly/3igWHTO

Sunbury over-40s night If you’re over 40 and looking for a great time listening to vinyl and dancing to tracks from the ‘70s, ‘80s and ‘90s, head to the Sunbury Over 40s night. From 8pm, old school DJs will play five hours of music on April 9 at Club Sunbury. Tickets are $25. ■ https://bit.ly/3KQfdi3

Sculptures and wine For lovers of art and wine, Art in the Vines at Hanging Rock Winery, on until April 25, could not be more of a perfect outing. You can even enjoy a guided cellar wine tasting. 88 Jim Road, Newham. ■ https://bit.ly/3tHZFpz

Exhibition in Mount Macedon Lancefield park run relaunch Lace up your runners and join the relaunch of Lancefield’s 5km park run, happening every Saturday at 8am at Lancefield Park. No need to be speedy - participants can go at any pace. Make your way to 62 Chauncey Street, Lancefield, and remember to register. ■ https://bit.ly/3IEDB4L

Puppy Pride In what is set to be a barking good time, bring your dog down to the Kyneton

If you’ve got a hankering to see some stunning Japanese paper cords and kimono fabric? Look no further. Head to The Gallery Mount Macedon to see works by Anna Konecny and Yukimi Breaden. 684 Mount Macedon Road, Mount Macedon. ■ https://bit.ly/3hS2BdN

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

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

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

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 welcome. ■ Steve, 0408 193 793, or Keith, 0409 494 801

Women’s group Duke Street Community Centre has set up a women’s social group to give people a place to interact. The group will run every second Friday, as a way to connect with other women in the community in a safe, fun and social way. The group will meet at the centre at 1pm. ■ 9311 9973

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

The Deer Park Combined Probus Club meets on the second Wednesday of each month at The Deer Park Club, 780 Ballarat Road, from 10am. ■ Don, 0409 191 580 Tuesday, 29 March, 2022 MELTON & MOORABOOL STAR WEEKLY 15

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An exhibition by one celebrated childre of Australia’s most n’s lighting up Melton book authors is library. Never be late for a a striking series of Parade includes book illustrations by award-winning author and illustra tor Shaun Tan (inset). Featuring a collect ion of illustrations from Tan’s best-kn own including The Arrival picture books , The Red Tree, The Lost Thing, Rules Singing Bones, Cicada of Summer, The and Tales from the Inner City, the showcase celebra tes Tan’s unique approa ch As well as being an to storytelling. acclaimed writer and internationally illustrator, Tan has branched out into theatre design and concept art for ﬁlms Horton Hears a Who and Pixar’s WALL-E . He directed the Academ y Award-winning short based on his winning ﬁlm The Lost Thing, picture book of the same name. Never be late for a Parade is showing at Melton Library and Learning Hub until March 7.

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The Victorian Civil and Administrativ The director of nursing e The allegations at Djerriwarrh Health Tribunal last week returned a Service during a included inadequ ruling disqualified Ms cluster of perinat ate formal reviews Meek from applyin that education and training al deaths registra at Bacchus Marsh of overall clinica l practic for nursing and g for midwifery tion for a period of Hospital has been perinatal deaths as e and staff and that 10 years. banned from working as they occurred. The ruling been aware of deficien Ms Meek should have a nurse or midwif Ms Meek ceased workin e for a of former follows last year’s disqualification decade. cies in midwifery skills. g at DjHS in 2015 maternity “She failed and surrendered The Nursing and her Little for a 10-year services manager Mary the deficien to take adequate steps to ensure Midwif and midwife in 2016. registration as a nurse cies period ery were identified and Board of during for her failures Austra lia sought a remedied,” the same period. 10-year ban for Julia the tribunal found. Djerriwarrh Health Meek in the wake of reports Services chief executi A 2015 review by identify ing “catastr Presiding VCAT membe professor Euan Wallac ve ophic” identified failings behind a r Wendy Boddison Belinda Scott said while she was e and series of “avoidable” “catastrophic and unable to comment deaths systemic and other adverse unprecedented Hallymembers Pamela Barry and Bernad patient outcomes ette Djerriwarrh on individual practitioners, also found Ms Meek at DjHS obstetric governance failings” with the from 2013 to 2015. has implemented failed to ensure shift by shift presenc services at DjHS during e of a midwife compet the change” across the health service “profound External reviews identifi the period. Ms Meek, 63, faced in foetal surveil ent since 2015. ed that the perinatal “It has robust clinica allegations in the tribuna lance monitoring mortality rate was that she had failed l govern l in birthin ance significantly higher the process g suite. systematic trainin to take adequate the state average and than deliver effectiv g, continued profess es, The tribuna much higher than e systems and process steps to ional be expected for a low would in her role es at DjHS for ensurin l found there was no clear criteria development and strong leaders as director of nursing risk unit. hip that ensures Djerriwarrh g only maternity , which she had the cases suitable held since 2005. is a safe, level of the capacit y of DjHS were accepte to fully-functioning health service secure and There was also found to be inadeq d. of Bacchus Marsh, Melton for the people and Caroline uate Springs,” she said.

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A versatile work or family ute By Alistair Kennedy, Marque Motoring The name Isuzu is just about the most visible of any vehicles on Australian roads. No messing around with subtle badging, just the letters I-S-U-Z-U emblazoned across the front of all their vehicles whether they be trucks, utes or SUVs. And there are plenty of them out there. Isuzu has been Australia’s top-selling truck for a staggering 33 years while sales of this week’s review, the D-MAX ute, and its SUV MU-X sibling are enjoying spectacular growth with total 2021 sales up by just over 60 per cent from the previous year. Since 2008 the D-MAX has been imported and distributed by the Queensland-based company, Isuzu UTE Australia (IUA) with the MU-X being added in 2013. However, they were no strangers to the Australian market with the D-MAX ute being sold here for many years as the Holden Rodeo and the MU-X wagon as the Holden Jackaroo. The latest D-MAX upgrade arrived in December 2021 with price increases offset by a range of additional equipment and technology as well as six new variants bringing the total number up to 23 models. Body styles, as before, are cab chassis and utility with five specification levels: SX, LS-M, LS-U, LS-U+ and X-Terrain. Depending on the variant, there are single, extended (Space Cab) and dual (Club Cab) cabins. Prices range from $31,200 for the entry-level SX Single Cab cab chassis to $65,900 for the range topping X-Terrain Club Cab ute. On-road costs need to be added.

Styling There’s not a great deal of scope for automotive stylists with utes. Most of their attention is directed at the front where they can make points of distinction with their competitors. The D-MAX has a big, bold grille with two large horizontal bars, the top one, as discussed, with the Isuzu name front-and -centre. The grille infill in the SX and LS-M is matte grey, chrome in the LS-U and LS-U+, and colour coded in the X-Terrain. SX has halogen headlights, all others get LED as well as LED for both daytime running lights and fog lights. Wheel sizes are 17-inch alloys on the SX and LS-M and 18-inch on the higher-spec models. All models get a full-size steel spare.

AT A GLANCE MODEL RANGE D-Max Cab Chassis 2WD 1.9 SX Single Cab: $31,200 (manual), $33,200 (automatic) D-Max Cab Chassis 2WD 3.0 SX Single Cab: $33,200 (manual), $35,200 (automatic)

Engines / Transmissions Two engines are offered, a 1.9-litre turbo-diesel in the entry-level SX single-cab that generates 110 kW of power and 350 Nm of torque from 1800 rpm. All other models use an upgraded 3.0-litre turbo-diesel with 140 kW and 450 Nm from 1600 rev. Depending on the variant there’s the option of a six-speed manual gearbox while all come with an Aisin six-speed ‘Rev-Tronic’ automatic with sequential sport mode.

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and LS-U cab chassis back-to-back over a two-week period. At nearly 5.3 metres in length and with a 12.5-metre turning circle it needs plenty of care in tight situations. However, steering is light at low speeds. While we appreciate the excellent safety features in the IDAS package, as drivers who get frustrated with too much interference, there’s a Lane Support System switch that turns off the various lane keeping features. The upgraded 3.0-litre turbo diesel puts out 10kW and 20Nm more than before while the torque band is five times wider and more usable with 400Nm on tap from 1400 through to 3250 rpm. It’s not the most refined diesel engine we’ve driven and is relatively noisy. Ground clearance is 235mm in the SX and LS-M and 240mm in the other variants. Together with a 3500k braked towing capacity make the D-MAX a serious and versatile working vehicle. At the same time the ride is quite smooth and comfortable enough to suit family duties.

Handling is safe and secure, but with no pretence of being sporty. It will look after you if you drive at stupid speeds into corners thanks to its electronic aids. But it’s much better to drive the D-MAX like the ute that it is. Fuel consumption is listed at 8.0 litres per 100 km. We registered 9.2 L/100km in the LS-U ute around our normal drive route but got it down to 7.5 L/100km in the cab chassis, mainly through a trip to Canberra and back.

Summing-Up The public is voting with their wallets on the merits of the Isuzu UTE D-Max and the booming sales indicate what a solid, capable and well-equipped vehicle it is. Its high payload and towing capacity will attract commercial buyers while it’s upmarket feel and excellent equipment list allow to double up as family transport. All Isuzu UTE vehicles come with a six-year warranty but with distance limited to 150,000 kilometres.

D-Max Cab Chassis 4WD 3.0 SX Single Cab: $41,200 (manual), $43,200 (automatic) D-Max Cab Chassis 4WD 3.0 SX Space Cab $44,700 (manual), $46,700(automatic) D-Max Cab Chassis 4WD 3.0 SX Crew Cab $47,700 (manual), $49,700 (automatic) D-Max Cab Chassis 4WD 3.0 LS-M Crew Cab: $52,800 (automatic) D-Max Cab Chassis 4WD 3.0 LS-U Crew Cab: $58,200 (automatic) Isuzu D-Max Ute 4WD 3.0 SX Crew Cab: $50,900 (automatic) Isuzu D-Max Ute 4WD 3.0 LS-M Crew Cab: $52,000 (manual), $54,000 (automatic) Isuzu D-Max Ute 4WD 3.0 LS-U Space Cab: $56,400 (automatic) Isuzu D-Max Ute 4WD 3.0 LS-U Crew Cab: $57,400 (manual), $59,400 (automatic) Isuzu D-Max Ute 4WD 3.0 LS-U+ Crew Cab: $61,900 (automatic) Isuzu D-Max Ute 4WD 3.0 X-Terrain Crew Cab: $65,900 (automatic)

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West Falcons’ tough start continues The City West Falcons aren’t hitting the panic button yet despite one of their worst performances in a number of years in the Victorian Netball League championship division. Facing the Geelong Cougars on Sunday was always going to be a tough ask for the Falcons, without having a less than ideal week leading into the match. It showed with the understrength Falcons, losing 63-34, against one of the competition favourites. Falcons coach Marg Lind said they always knew it was going to be tough heading into this week. “The Samoan and Tongan players left the day after the game against the Blaze for the south Pacific Games in Sydney,” Lind said. “The five players only got back the night before the game after a pretty big week. “Then Jane Cook had COVID-19 which was a big blow for us. “We knew we would be treading water

and thought we would be pushing. We were expecting the margin to be within 10 goals though. “We caved pretty early, which was disappointing.” In the absence of Cook, Sri Lankan Tharjini Sivalingam came in and played a half having only just arrived in the country. Lind said despite Sivalingam, who has played for the Falcons previously, being jet lagged she was their best player on court playing two quarters. She said Sivalingam might play more games with the club this season. Under-19s player Kiralee Collings stepped up into the championship division to help provide some more run in the mid court, with Lind saying it was a really good effort by her. Lind said despite two losses in a row, they know it’s not all doom and gloom. “We copped two of the better teams, so it could be positive as they were maybe games

we would have lost anyway. “We are realistic that it is going to take some time. We’ve got the recipe there, but the meal takes time to cook. “The Falcons will never lie down. It might end up being a rebuilding year, which we’ve done before.” There were mixed results for the Falcons across the three grades. The division 1 side lost 54-45. Lind said they thought they should have won that game, but ran out of legs late. Like the championship side, the division 1 side is without a win. The under-19s won 58-44. “They were 10 down which is a really big margin and they fought back,” Lind said. They are a really good group with a number of really young kids.” Tara Murray Marg Lind.

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Isabella serves for gold By Peter Howe Volleyballer Isabella Maticevski has always been very competitive. So when she came across volleyball in year five, she thought it was the sport for her. A year later she was picked in the school team due to her height and everything has gone from there. “It looked like it was a nice sport for me, it seemed to be fun,” she recalls. “We had no idea of the skills required, we just enjoyed competing.” This would be the start of a budding volleyball career. With not many places to hone her craft, Maticevski was able to find a junior development squad in Maribyrnong run by Michael Dolan. Dolan also happened to be the head volleyball coach at the Maribyrnong Sports Academy. “Volleyball is not played in many places, yet I still wanted to pursue this sport,” Maticevski said. “I wasn’t zoned to the school, but I gained select entry through my academic results and athletic ability. “As a junior at MSA our training revolved around learning the basic volleyball skills that are critical to know and practice, digging, setting and spiking. “Michael is still my coach and without him I wouldn’t have represented Victoria or Australia.” Maticevski has represented Victoria at under-15, 16, 17 and 18 levels and won several awards at representative level. Just prior to the enforced COVID break she was chosen in the Volleyball Australia youth women’s team to play a friendly against New Zealand at the AIS in Canberra. Now out of the junior ranks, Maticevski is playing in the Melbourne Renegades Club based at Melbourne University where she trains twice a week. “I think I have always been a mature and responsible person, probably from hearing about my father, Lou played soccer and competed in athletics, internationally,” she said. “He would always speak to his coaches to learn and improve. He was very disciplined to ensure he was always at his very best to compete. My mother Bo has instilled this in me too. “The year I captained the under-15 team was my toughest experience but also a pivotal time that helped shape my leadership skills.” Maticevski has a simple mantra that she has applied to everything she does, “If they can do it, so can I.” She has been an integral part of the MSA beach volleyball program and won a bronze

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medal in the 2018 Volleyball Australia, Beach National Championships, as well as placing first in the Victorian Beach Volleyball school championships three straight years. On court, Maticevski has big goals. “I hope to be chosen in the 2023 Australian Volleyball Academy and go to the AIS, and if that is the case. The 2032 Olympics in Brisbane is my long-term sporting aim.” Maticevski is the March nominee for the

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No three-peat for Darley Golden Point ended Darley’s hopes of a three-peat in the Ballarat Cricket Association grand final on Saturday. For a third straight season, the two sides made it through to the decider, but this season would end in a different result, with Golden Point getting the premiership glory. After winning the toss, the Lions decided to send Golden Point in. It looked like to be the right decision early, with Golden Point in trouble at 3-17. But Golden Point responded and managed to make 9-191 from its overs. Manjula De Zoysa finished 74 not out. Ben Longhurst, Rahmatullah Khwaja and Dilan Chandima took two wickets apiece for the Lions. The Lions got off to an alright start, before losing Chandima, who won the competition’s best and first award last week, for just 19. It was one of three quick wickets with the Lions going from 0-29 to 3-45. The Lions weren’t able to get any big partnerships going, with the wickets continuing to fall. The Lions were eventually all out for 135 in the 44th over. Brodie Ward top scored with 23. Andrew Warrick picked up three wickets for Golden Point. It was a tough weekend all round for the Lions, with their third XI and under-17s also losing their grand finals. President Tim Gallagher said on the club’s Facebook that they were proud of the team’s achievements this season. “Not the results that our ones and threes set out for today, both teams beaten by better performances on the day,” the post said. “Congratulations to both Golden Point in the ones and Mt Clear in the threes. Let’s not forget it’s still a fantastic effort just to reach a grand final. “Thanks for all who have supported us today and throughout the year. Keep your heads held high everyone, remember it’s just a game of cricket that we all love.” Tara Murray

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Chandima rewarded for stunning first season Darley star Dilan Chandima was left stunned after claiming the Ballarat Cricket Association’s top individual honour last week. Chandima, who is in his first season at the club and in the competition, won the EJ Cleary Medal, for the best player in the first grade competition by one vote. Chandima finished on 22 votes, one clear of Sajith Dissanayaka. Fellow Lion Danza Hyatt finished equal seventh despite missing the back end of the season. Chandima is just the second Lions player to win the award. Matt Cape shared the award in 2012-13, before winning it for a second time the following season. Chandima said he was left speechless when he was presented with the award. “It’s my first year in the competition,” he said. “I didn’t have any expectations. I got the medal on stage and when I went to express myself, I was speechless. “It took me some time to speak to the audience as I was really nervous as I didn’t expect it.”

Chandima said it took him some time to get going this season, having played on hard wicket the last couple of seasons. He said the pull to play with Hasitha Wickramasinghe and Madushanka Ekanayaka was the reason to come across to the Lions. The trio had played a lot of cricket together and against each other growing up in Sri Lanka. “I had a pretty good season,” he said. “I was pretty nervous the first two or three games as I hadn’t played on turf for a while after growing up playing on turf. “It took me two or three games to get my batting style back.” Chandima has scored 879 runs this season at an average of 67.62. He has also taken 21 wickets. The best and fairest award is a second straight one for Chandima. He won the Sullivan Medal in the Gisborne and District Cricket Association in 2020-21 while playing for Sunbury United. Chandima said he couldn’t compare the two seasons.

“To say one is better than the other … I say they are both milestones. “They are totally different competitions. One was 40 over cricket the other was 50 over cricket. In the GDCA we played 12 games, this year we’ve played 18 games. “I’m proud to win this medal.” The medal was the start of a big week for Chandima and his teammates, with Lions playing off in their third straight grand final. In other awards Madushanka Ekanayaka claimed the best bowling performance. Tara Murray

Dilan Chandima. (Ballarat CA)

Sports shorts Soccer Caroline Springs George Cross made it two from two in the FV state league 1 north-west competition. On Saturday, the Georgies beat Essendon Royals, 2-1. Melton Phoenix had a 3-1 win against Ballarat in state league 5 west. Scores were locked at 1-1 at half time before Matthew Farrugia scored twice in the second half to give the Phoenix the win.

Australia Cup Melton Phoenix’s brave Australia Cup campaign came to an end last Wednesday night against St Albans Saints. It took the Saints until the 26th minute to score, with the side able to add another two before half time. The Saints would score another one early in the second half, before Matthew Farrugia got one back for the Phoenix. The going was made even tougher for the Phoenix when Lachlan Stafford received a red card after his second yellow card leaving them with 10 men. The Saints would then pile on another three goals to seal the 7-1 win.

Rugby League I’m Ready Jet.

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I’m Ready Jet’s big win By Tim O’Connor Im Ready Jet claimed the inaugural Kerryn Manning Trotting Mares Triple Crown with a Group 1-winning performance at Melton on Saturday night. The Anton Golino-trained mare showed her class to take out the TAB Sumthingaboutmaori Trotters Free For All (2760m) by 5 metres over Aldebaran Crescent (David Aiken/ James Herbertson), with the result giving the five-year-old a one-point victory over the runner-up in the series. Aldebaran Crescent had topped the leaderboard heading into the third and final leg of the Triple Crown, but was overtaken by Im Ready Jet, who pocketed a $10,000 bonus for connections. “She’s something else,” driver Jason Lee said after the win. “She still did that in second gear up the straight, she sort of needed something to race her. “I was pretty confident a long way out, just with how well she was travelling and Kate (Gath) had done a little bit of work (with Vacation Hill). She wasn’t walking in front, 22 MELTON & MOORABOOL STAR WEEKLY Tuesday, 29 March, 2022

she was bowling at a good enough click. We ran a bit of time.” Vacation Hill (Andy Gath/Kate Gath) charged to the front in the early stages of the race before the field moved into single file. Im Ready Jet eventually moved up outside the leader at the bell and proved too tough for her rivals, hitting the front before the straight and then comfortably holding Aldebaran Crescent in the run to the line. Silver Power, who was on Australian debut for trainer-driver Jack MacKinnon, flashed home for third, just a whisker behind the runner-up. Im Ready Jet’s win came in a mile rate of 1:59.1min, which was just 0.4 seconds outside the track record. The Sumthingaboutmaori success is her fifth at Group 1 level and takes her earnings over $400,000. In other races, Lisa Miles was quick to reflect on the late great Gavin Lang after landing a blowout victory at Melton on Saturday night. Lang prepared Classy Spirit through the early part of her career, and before his passing in 2020 had suggested Miles continue training the squaregaiting mare. The Darraweit Guim horsewoman

claimed her third win with the daughter of Eilean Donon at Victorian headquarters on Saturday night, with the narrow success in the Aldebaran Park Trot coming at $71 on the fixed odds. “It is an emotional win,” Miles told TrotsVision. “I think Gavin is still very much in the forefront of a lot of our minds. He was such a mentor to a lot of us – be it open or being a silent mentor – so for him to personally suggest or recommend that this horse come to me, it’s really honouring that I’ve been able to train this horse. “And the owners are absolutely lovely, fantastic and I hope that Megan (Gavin’s wife) is watching and gets to have a bit of that glory too.” Miles worked for Lang and his father Graeme as a youngster and often drove their horses at the races. “I had the opportunity to get this horse from Gavin before his passing and had many a conversation. He just put a lot into perspective, not only about the horses but about life in general.”

Melton Broncos will have to wait another week to take to the field in the NRL Victoria Storm Premiership competition. The Broncos were set to face the Eastern Raptors in the men’s second grade competition, but they forfeited the match. In the other second grade match, the Sunshine Cowboys and Pakenham Eels finished 24-24.

NAB League The Western Jets continued on their winning ways in the NAB League Girl’s competition. After trailing in the first quarter to the Eastern Ranges, the Jets found their groove in the second and third quarters to open up a 29 point lead. With the last quarter pretty even, the Jets were able to come away with the 10.2 (62)-5.5 (35) win. Caitlin Sargent kicked three goals in the win. The two teams will face each other again on Friday night for a spot in the grand final. FOR MORE SPORT, VISIT Web: starweekly.com.au Melton & Moorabool Star Weekly @starweeklynews @star_weekly

Foxe happy to be part of a family club at United Western United will continue to take it one week at a time despite growing expectations in the A-League. Having already succeeded their results of last season, United has been one of the best performing teams this season, having taken points in nine of the last 10 games. United assistant coach Hayden Foxe said the group continues to take things as they come. “The players are really buying into what we’re doing, not just on field, but with their conduct off the field as well. “The group wants to keep improving and improve as a club. We’re taking it week by week and getting better every day and improving every game which is showing on the football field every week. “We’re not putting a limit on what they can do this season … we’ll keep building strongly. It’s a fantastic playing group.”

Hayden Foxe

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Speaking after United’s midweek 1-1 draw with Melbourne Victory, Foxe said the group were able to regroup after a disappointing loss to Sydney in the previous match. “The performance was really good after a tough game on the weekend,” he said. “Victory is a tough opposition and Sydney challenge for the title and we faced them back-to-back.

“It was a good response. I felt we had a lot of the ball and were unlucky to cop an injury to Josh Risdon which meant that we had to shuffle things around. “We made it difficult for them. We showed desperation at the end and this group has shown that all season.“They are creating something special.” Foxe said they weren’t sure of the severity of Risdon’s injury, but said there’s always a lot of concern when someone like Risdon goes down. For Foxe, who is in his first season at the club, he said he couldn’t have asked for much more. The former Australian international has been involved at three other A-League in coaching roles since retiring from playing. Having worked with United coach John Aloisi previously, he said it had been an easy decision to join the club. “United has been a fantastic club, a family

club,” he said.“They really look after their own family and it’s great to be part of. This industry can be quite cut through. There’s another side, a really caring side.“John got the head coaching role and I worked with him before, I know what values he wants and this team stands for on and off the field.“It was a very easy decision to join his coaching staff.” United was set to face Brisbane Roar on Saturday, after deadline. Foxe said they would continue to keep it pretty simple as they look to continue their good form.“We’re not looking too far ahead, every game is its own challenge. “Every team will challenge you and you have to keep preparing week by week and who knows where you will end up. “There’s a chance to create something special.” Tara Murray

Thoroughbreds looking to bounce back

North Western Titans premiership side.

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Titans premiership joy By Tara Murray Premiership glory which has been four seasons in the making is being enjoyed by the North Western Titans. Four seasons after first fielding a women’s side, the Titans won the Baseball Victoria division 3 west premiership on Saturday. The underdogs heading into the grand final against the minor premiers, the Sunshine Eagles, the Titans put together a perfect game to come away with a 28-15 win. Titans president and women’s co-coach Ryan Tompkins said the group was just thrilled to have finally won a premiership. “It was a great game,” he said. “It’s been four seasons in the making, the last two seasons we had missed the grand final by a game. “We’ve worked extra hard and it’s helped having two sides this season.” Tompkins said they took plenty of confidence into the grand final, having won their last six games. Their last loss though, had

been against the Eagles, in a game where they didn’t play well. On Saturday, it would be the perfect game for the Titans. “We had to put it all together on the day,” he said. “Our bats worried us, but we knew we were the better defensive side. “It was the best I’ve seen them play and they went to another level. We scored 13 runs in the first innings and they scored six. “Then we scored six in the second innings, so everyone settled and we felt like we were in control. We shut out their first two pitchers, then it was about finishing it off. “We knew that we had it [the win] but we had to play out the game. We wanted them to play out the whole two hours and they did that.” Tompkins said all 15 girls who played on Saturday contributed, with everyone able to have a hit and make it to a base. For four players the win was extra special, having been part of the club’s original women’s

side four seasons ago. “It’s good to finally show what we have been working towards since day one,” he said. “The girls were amazing on the day. They played a complete game, which was what the side needed.” The win caps off a strong season for the club overall, which celebrated its 10th anniversary. The men’s team made the semi finals, losing in extra time the previous week, after a grand final appearance 12 months ago. The club also fielded two women’s sides for the first time. With the premiership team being promoted, they will have a side in division 2 and one in division 3. The biggest thing is the growth of the junior program, with 40 children alone in the club’s tee-ball program. “There’s a lot of young kids coming through and we’re excited for the next chapter, the next three or four years,” Tompkins said. “The men’s and women’s program keeps growing.”

Melton Thoroughbreds are hoping to build in the Big V men’s division 2 season. The Thoroughbreds were heavily beaten in their two round one matches by Whittlesea Pacers and Altona Gators. They fell short on Saturday night against Mildura Heat after leading at half time. Speaking before the game against the Heat, Thoroughbreds coach Kelvin Bowers said it wasn’t the start that they were after. “I would have felt better if we had got a win,” he said. “It was good to be back on court after not being able to get out often in the last couple of years. “In my time at the club, it was the biggest crowd we had, so it was good to see so many people at the new stadium.” Despite the massive losses, Bowers said they weren’t going to press the panic button just yet. He said while they could have used the fact they’re a brand new team as an excuse, they know that they can play better. Bowers said they believed if they could stick with the game plan, they would match it with most sides. “There are things we’re working on and we will come out a lot better side than we put on the floor. “We lost our big man Dau Akol two minutes into the game [against Whittlesea]. We were pushing uphill with only seven players. “My guys competed and gave it a crack which was a positive, but we didn’t follow the game plan.” With a brand new side, there’s many exciting players that Bowers is keen to see take to the court. Panashe Dzimati is a young lockdown defender, while Mabor Mabor has come up from the youth league team and is fitting in well. Bowers said they were also keen to see more of Jeff Crowe, who hasn’t been able to commit full time. For Bowers, who is the club’s coaching director, the focus is about making sure there is a strong pathway for all children coming through the club. “We want to move forward,” he said. “I think we have been down in the doldrums for a few years.” Tara Murray Tuesday, 29 March, 2022 MELTON & MOORABOOL STAR WEEKLY 23

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