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Hop to it for Easter treats Word has it the Easter bunny will be spending a bit of time scattering precious chocolate eggs around Gisborne Steam Park this year. Featuring egg hunts, arts and crafts, carnival rides, face painting, sack and egg and spoon races, the Gisborne Easter Festival is sure to be an egg-citing, joyful time for all who head along on Saturday, April 16. The event is raising money for Gisborne Food Bank, and Webb Event group volunteer Emma Dwyer said it was seeing people struggle in the community that made her want to make it happen. “I’ve just ordered 50kg of solid chocolate … we’re also doing an adult Easter egg hunt, which will have chocolate and other bits and pieces in it,” Ms Dwyer said. “It’s just family friendly, community-related, fun we’ve all missed out on. “There’ll be some market stalls, some food vendors, a community sausage sizzle.” The event starts at 10am and tickets must be purchased for the egg hunts. VICTORIA, 8, MOLLIE, 6, LIAM, 9, LILLY, 3, HARPER, 8, AND HANNAH, 11

Sport precinct assured By Elsie Lange Macedon Ranges Regional Sport Precinct (MRRSP) will go ahead, regardless of who wins the next federal election. Last week the Labor Party announced it would invest $15 million to build the hub if elected on 21 May, following last month’s federal budget funding omission. On Sunday, the Coalition matched the $15 million promise. “The MRRSP will provide a fantastic community sporting facility for clubs, families and most importantly, our children,” Victorian senator Greg Mirabella said. In a video posted to his Facebook page, Liberal McEwen candidate Richard Welch

said he was “overjoyed” to announce the funding. “I cannot tell you how much the local community, the mums and dads, particularly the players, how much they’ve been waiting for this announcement,” Mr Welch said. “This is not a promise, this is a delivery. We can start the Macedon Ranges Regional Sports Precinct now.” Longtime campaigner for the MRRSP, Megan Condron, said she was excited and relieved after the announcement. “I’m just ecstatic,” Ms Condron said. “What’s been really beautiful about this too, is that all the community groups that have worked so well together, supported each other and supported the vision, it didn’t matter what

sport, everyone’s doing it together, helping each other out.” McEwen MP Rob Mitchell announced Labor’s commitment at the Macedon Ranges Netball Complex last week. “Rapid growth in population and female participation has put a huge strain on clubs and competitions because the facilities are not there to meet the community’s needs,” Mr Mitchell said. The pledges are set to fund sports hub courts, a function room, additional new car parking, a new practise oval, outdoor multi-sport courts, sports pavilion amenities and landscaping. The $15 million funding is in addition to the $14.8 million committed by the state

government for stage one of the project, to begin in May. Macedon Ranges mayor Jennifer Anderson welcomed the commitment by both parties. “We’re very excited about the funding announcement from the federal Coalition government to support this important second stage of such a significant project for our region,” Cr Anderson said. Ms Condron said the hub would address the lack of sporting infrastructure in the region, which impacts women and girls. “[I’m] relieved the next generation don’t have to make choices and drive out of the shire and have waitlists, everyone has an equal opportunity to try multiple sports,” she said. “Doesn’t matter if they’re male or female.”

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Social justice concerns By Elsie Lange Mental health and housing affordability are the two most important social justice issues to residents of the federal electorates McEwen and Bendigo, according to new research. In 2021, the Salvation Army’s National Social Justice Stocktake Report (NSJSR) surveyed more than 15,000 people from all demographics across every state and territory to determine the issues people were seeing in their own communities. According to the report, of the five concerns residents of McEwen identified, mental health came first, with 53 per cent of respondents outlining it as one of the top issues in their community. Labor McEwen MP Rob Mitchell said it was clear the pandemic had put a strain on the mental health system, in part because of the demographic spread across the electorate’s many towns, isolation and loss of income. “One of the big issues of course is a workforce crisis – we can’t get people working in the field because of low pay rates and because of the pressure that they’re put under,” Mr Mitchell said. He said he had “firsthand” from the community how effective telehealth appointments had been during the pandemic. “More and more people are just struggling to get the support they need when they need it,” Mr Mitchell said. The second most vital social justice issue to McEwen residents was housing affordability, identified by 50 per cent of respondents. “Despite a higher median household income

($1660/week versus $1438 nationally), housing affordability was among the top social policy concerns for the people of McEwen,” the NSJSR report said. “There is a social housing shortfall of some 100 homes, and an estimated 2200 people who are experiencing homelessness in McEwen.” Mr Mitchell described the housing shortfall as a “disgrace”. CareWorks SunRanges service manager Jane Williams said the Sunbury organisation frequently dealt with issues related to housing affordability and homelessness. “There’s quite a few homeless people in our area, but we also have quite a few families presenting who are on the brink of homelessness and so we partner with Vincent Care to help people,” Ms Williams said. “It’s a really good area where we can work together with other services to provide help to those in the Sunbury area to find homes.” Last month, a report tabled at a Hume council meeting regarding the appointment of a council homelessness pathways officer showed 16 people in Sunbury had been reported through the program as sleeping rough in 2021. This was the highest number of people recorded across the municipality. Other topics in the top five social justice issues for McEwen were family violence, alcohol and drug misuse, and unemployment and underemployment. Ms Williams said all the issues raised in the report could play into each other to cause housing stress. In the federal electorate of Bendigo, even more respondents said they were concerned

about the same issues, with 67.9 per cent saying mental health was a concern, and 56.6 per cent highlighting housing affordability as a concern. Homelessness was raised by 43.4 per cent, 42.5 per cent raised alcohol and drug misuse and 36.8 per cent raised family violence. Community mental health manager at Sunbury and Cobaw Community Health (SCCH), Adam Stefano, said the report’s findings were “not surprising”. “Considering the significant increase in referrals and demand for mental health support that we have seen over the last couple of years, in particular since the pandemic commenced and now as we deal with COVID-normal,” Mr Stefano said. The not-for-profit community health organisation provides services from Sunbury up into the Macedon Ranges, across both Bendigo and McEwen. “We often find there is a link between poor mental health, concerns around alcohol and drug misuse and family violence so having a range of available services delivered in various ways can be the key in helping people,” Mr Stefano said. He said Sunbury and Cobaw Community Health is currently accepting referrals and offers a range of services including counselling, alcohol and other drugs support and assistance to those experiencing family violence. To get in touch with SCCH, call 5421 1666 or email admin@scchc.org.au. For mental health support, contact Lifeline on 13 11 14. For family and domestic violence support, contact 1800RESPECT (1800 737 732).

Macedon Ranges council is encouraging local businesses impacted by the pandemic to apply for vouchers of up to $1000 as part of its Business Continuity and Recovery Program. Local businesses can seek the services of local professional services, health and wellbeing businesses, with each business able to apply for a maximum of two professional service vouchers and one voucher for health and wellbeing services. Council planning and environment director Rebecca Stockfeld, said she was focused on supporting local ventures and giving space for growth. “Council recognises that many businesses are still feeling the effects of COVID-19 and we are keen to continue to find ways to support them,” Ms Stockfeld said. “This program aims to assist businesses wishing to upskill or explore growth opportunities.” The program is open now until 5pm, Friday, April 29, or when funds have been exhausted. Council is also offering free mentoring sessions to businesses via the government-funded Small Business Bus, which allows business experts to provide assistance to business owners to plan, start or develop their business. The mentoring sessions will take place in Kyneton, Woodend, Gisborne and Romsey from 10am-4pm, April 26-29. Bookings are required. Grant details: mrsc.vic.gov.au/bcrp Mentoring details: mrsc.vic.gov.au/ business events Elsie Lange

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Soil disposal is a drama in-deed By Elsie Lange A document tabled in the Victorian Parliament last month raised concerns about who will be responsible for issues arising from the Hi-Quality spoil disposal site in Bulla. The site is currently accepting spoil from the West Gate Tunnel Project (WGTP) despite an adjourned Supreme Court case between Hume council and Planning Minister Richard Wynne. The tabled paper, titled the West Gate Tunnel Project Third Amending Deed, was the focus of questions raised in parliament by Western Metropolitan Liberal MP and Bulla resident Bernie Finn on March 24.

“Today we find out when reading the West Gate Tunnel Project agreement third amending deed that the government has completely taken responsibility for any potential disaster away from itself and given it to a company called BSF [Bulla Spoil Facility],” Mr Finn said. On page 125 of the deed, it says the state government and Project Co, or Transurban, “will not be responsible for the Tunnel Spoil storage solution (including the BSF Disposal Site) or the acts or omissions of BSF”. Star Weekly understands the Bulla Spoils Facility Pty Ltd (BSF) is part of the Hi-Quality Group. A Hi-Quality Group spokesperson said

the company has a strong track record of safe operations in Bulla since 2003. “The newly established Bulla Spoils Facility will be run to uphold the same high safety, operational and environmental standards,” the spokesperson said. Mr Finn’s comments came after the first spill from a truck transporting waste from the WGTP to the facility, on March 23, at the roundabout at Wildwood and Sunbury roads. Another spill occurred on Sunbury Road, on Friday, April 1, according to local Facebook groups. The deed also says any delays caused by BSF or events outside of their control would not

“give rise to breach by the state or Project Co under the State Project Documents”. A Victorian government spokesperson said they had always been transparent about the disposal of soil on the West Gate Tunnel Project as an obligation for the D&C Subcontractor who has contracted Hi Quality to take the soil from tunnelling. “These are standard provisions of a waste disposal contract,” the government spokesperson said. “The person who stores the waste is responsible for it - something Mr Finn would know if he had ever delivered a project for his local community.”

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The Riddells Creek Fire Brigade will collect donations at the local nursery on April 15 for the Good Friday Appeal. (Supplied)

A blossoming Good Friday Appeal For over 25 years, the Riddells Creek Fire Brigade has been raising funds for Royal Children’s Hospital (RCH) through the Good Friday Appeal. This year, on April 15, they’ll be shaking tins at the Riddells Creek Nursery. Area manager Gill Metz, who was recently awarded the Australian Fire Service Medal, said they’d been involved for so long because members had experienced the incredible care provided by the RCH.

“We’ve got two [members] at the moment whose grandchildren are very much reliant on the RCH, it’s been something that’s been close to the families within the Riddells Creek Fire Brigade,” Ms Metz said. Her own granddaughter had been in and out of the RCH for some time, and she described the specialist care as “phenomenal”. Just since 2010, the fire brigade has raised $44,000 for the appeal. “I think it’s because we are very much

involved in our community,” Ms Metz said. “All of us are family members, whether we’re aunts, uncles, mums, dads, grandmas, grandads, so just about everyone can relate a story to a child that has benefited from the RCH.” She said collections would also happen at the Riddells Creek football oval and if people don’t have cash, there will be QR codes available to make a donation. Elsie Lange

The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) provided an update on the construction of the “containment cell and soil receival at the Hi-Quality spoil disposal facility in Bulla at a community information session on April 5. The information session included presentations from different stakeholders . A recap of the meeting on the No Toxic Soil in Sunbury Facebook group said the “project parties implied that these loads would be in purpose-built watertight trucks, they made assurances that these loads would be secured”. “There is much they must do to restore community faith, but they must act fast,” the post said. “Mud just doesn’t fly out unless the driver was speeding or the load was not to the transport guidelines.” Sunbury Business Association president Michael Osborne attended the meeting and said he thought progress was being made, especially following multiple truck spills transporting waste from the West Gate Tunnel Project to Hi-Quality’s processing facility in Bulla. “There was progression, it certainly appears that some of these groups are finally hearing some of the frustrations that we as a community have been expressing for some time,” he said. A post on the No Toxic Soil in Sunbury Facebook group said the NHVR spokesperson advised they would be “stepping up” enforcement, including blitzes on roads used by WGTP trucks. Mr Osborne said attracting tourists, businesses and people into Sunbury was hard when roads were covered in muck following truck spills. “They’re having to battle muddy roads, eyesores such as the massive soil dump on Riddell Road and battle their way into Sunbury,” Mr Osborne said. “It’s not conducive to bringing people to the area, that’s for sure.”

Police urge road safety awareness over the Easter break Police are reminding residents to be safe and mindful on the roads this Easter break. Broadmeadows Senior Sergeant Bradley Towers, who was formerly stationed at Sunbury, said police always saw a lot of people on the roads over Easter. “Especially on Thursday night and Good Friday morning, people are leaving all the arterials and heading into the country, and vice versa, coming home on Monday afternoon and Monday evening,” Senior Sergeant Towers said. “We want a fatality and serious injury-free

period, obviously we want people to get away and enjoy their family time over Easter, and be safe on our roads. “There’s a road policing operation that is held over Easter, and we’ll have a lot of visible police presence.” Senior Sergeant Towers said there would be highway patrols, and marked and unmarked police vehicles in the area, on major arterial roads including the Calder, Hume and Tullamarine freeways, and on the Western Ring Road.

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“They’ll be targeting all these issues, like people using their phones and people who are speeding,” he said. “We’re always looking to reduce the road toll and keep the community safe.” He said since the pandemic and various lockdowns in Victoria, he’d seen driving get worse as people emerged back onto the roads. “It’s not just about trying to keep the community safe, you’ve got to remember that police are the community and the

community are the police too,” Senior Sergeant Towers said. “We have family who are going to be on those roads, and the person that we may detect speeding, may have stopped that speed causing an accident and someone being seriously injured. “We just want everyone to have a safe and happy Easter, and come back the way they left Melbourne.” Elsie Lange

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Moves on airport noise metric By Elsie Lange Concerned residents welcomed the Victorian Transport Action Group’s (VTAG) submission urging Melbourne Airport to update its metric for measuring aircraft noise. Melbourne Airport’s draft master plan and major development plan were released in January, and include the construction of a third north-south runway – much to the anxiety of surrounding residents worried about increased air traffic. The VTAG report argues the current measurement for noise disturbance, the Australian Noise Exposure Forecast (ANEF) is “no longer a sufficient metric” in planning new

runways as part of the $1.9 billion project. VTAG is an independent group of transport experts with a range of backgrounds, across planning, transport, state and local governments, environment and IT. It urged the consideration of 2018 World Health Organisation (WHO) research, which recommends a maximum day-time noise level of below 45 decibels, ANEF 10. The current accepted ANEF benchmark for residential areas across the country is 20. VTAG’s submission said WHO’s research found a “quality and quantity” of evidence linking noise distress, sleep disturbance levels and delay in cognitive development. Bulla resident Alan McKenzie will be affected

on the northern end of the proposed third runway, where the township could experience 20 or more daily instances of aircraft noise above 70 decibels. He’s angry at what he believes to be a lack of care for residents, and said he welcomes the VTAG submission because it addresses the health concerns of surrounding communities. “There’s got to be noise amelioration measures with the airport,” Mr McKenzie said. He is seeking compensation to assist in residential noise reduction, but the airport has ruled it out A spokesperson from Melbourne Airport said while there were no current plans for compensation, the community is invited to

Book helps readers befriend bodies Former premier league netballer and Macedon Ranges resident, Paula Jewell, has written the book she wishes she had as a kid. Her first picture story, ‘My Body, My Friend’, gently and joyfully guides children in building healthy relationships with their bodies and emotions. “It’s a short rhyming book aimed at young children that introduces concepts like body awareness, feelings and safe relationships in a way that is fun and open and invitational,” Jewell said. As a former sportsperson, who was also a member of the Adelaide Thunderbirds national league squad, consecutive debilitating injuries sowed the seed of her latest work. “It was a very long and ongoing journey [befriending my body], and not something I realised was possible or something that I needed to until I realised it was something I had never done before,” Jewell said. Jewell owns Sunshine Hill Equine and Nature Assisted Learning just outside of Lancefield and said it was her professional counselling training which inspired her to explore the “disconnect” between her body and her emotions. ‘My Body, My Friend’ was developed with the help of mental health professionals, early childhood educators and parents. “I thought that if I could write that book, and put it out there into the world for young people now, then that would be a worthwhile thing to do,” Jewell said. Details: https://www.amazon.com.au/ dp/0645448109 Elsie Lange

continue making submissions. “Australian standards and regulations correlate closely with WHO thresholds for annoyance, sleep disturbance and health-related noise levels,” the spokesperson said. When asked about the announcement that Brisbane Airport’s flight paths would be redrawn following sustained residential complaints, the Melbourne Airport spokesperson said they were being as “upfront as possible with the community”. “We want to give people the information now, so there are no surprises when Melbourne’s new runway opens later this decade,” the spokesperson said.

Get involved with BushBank The government has invited expressions of interest to be a part of effort to revegetate and restore the Victorian landscape. Announced on April 4, Environment Minister Lily D’Ambrosio called for people to partner with the BushBank program to restore 20,000 hectares of private land and create more than 100 jobs across Victoria. The revegetation program will give Aboriginal Traditional Owner corporations the opportunity to lead efforts on Country, with $7 million in grants available. “We’re regenerating our precious biodiversity, restoring native habitats and creating regional jobs while capturing carbon to help Victoria reach net-zero emissions by 2050,” Ms D’Ambrosio said. “The partnerships are providing landowners and Traditional Owners with new income streams to emerging carbon markets, as well as regenerating land to safeguard Victoria’s rich biodiversity.” A government statement on April 4 said the nearly $31 million investment would revegetate with “millions of trees and shrubs, delivering unique habitats for Victorian wildlife and storing more than 4.5 million tonnes of carbon thanks to the program”. The project is supported by the $15.3 million Victorian Carbon Farming Program. Details: https://www.environment.vic. gov.au/bushbank

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According to KABV, charitable and recycling shops have to foot the disposal bill which is estimated to be around $3.4 million annually. (Supplied)

Easter recycling plea You might think loading bags and boxes of clothes and toys and leaving them outside your local donation bin a harmless and charitable act, but Keep Australia Beautiful Vic (KABV), an environmental group combating littering and illegal dumping, would probably disagree. Of all donations left outside charitable shops or recycling bins, KABV said 90 per cent end up in landfill. Easter and other holiday periods are typically when the bulk of donations happen and KABV’s enforcement training manager Travis Finlayson said those primarily responsible for the waste are often well-meaning donors who unknowingly do the right thing. “They have just completed their Easter clean-out and head to their favourite charitable or recycle outlet only to discover it is closed for the long weekend,“ he said. “Determined not to waste the trip, they place their donations neatly at the front entrance to the store.“

Without realising it, their donations are subsequently exposed to thieves, who turn a charitable display into a scattered and messy pile of litter, Mr Finlayson said. “This often means those quality items are no longer saleable and most likely end up in landfill,” he said. To reduce unnecessary waste, KABV has released a series of tips to educate the public and guarantee donations can go to those who need them. The group recommends donating items during working hours and only passing on pieces that are clean, stain free and in good condition. If a charity shop is closed, or recycling bins are brimming, hold on to your donations until the stores are open or the bins emptied. “Let’s aim at diverting as much as we can from landfill this Easter,“ Mr Finlayson said.

A 21-year-old Kurunjang man has been charged over two alleged drive-by shootings in Sunbury last month. Police said the man was charged with two counts of discharging a firearm into a building, two counts of reckless conduct to endanger life, two counts being a prohibited person possessing a firearm and two counts of committing an indictable offence while on bail. Police said the Fawkner Embona Taskforce detectives arrested two men, aged 21 and 23. “The 23-year-old Diggers Rest man was released pending further inquiries and investigations are ongoing,” police said.

Woodend Easter Art Market Held in the historic Woodend Train Station rooms, the Easter Art Market showcases works from the Woodend Art Group. The mediums on display are diverse – including watercolour, pen and ink, acrylic, oil, textiles, jewellery, ceramics, sculpture, photography and more. Open from 10am-4pm from Saturday, April 16 to Monday, April 18 for a gold coin donation, the fair is set to be beautiful.

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Riddells Creek expansion worry By Elsie Lange Riddells Creek residents have continued to voice their anxieties about the expansion of their town. McEwen Liberal Democrats candidate and resident John Herron said the community wants to “preserve their way of life as a country town”. “They are not adverse to development, but they don’t want their towns to turn into a complete urban sprawl,” Mr Herron said. Mr Herron said a show of hands at a community meeting on February 21 revealed a “unanimous position” support to grow the town without “uncontrolled” high and medium

density development. An April project update regarding Amess Road in Riddells Creek said the preparation of a Precinct Structure Plan (PSP) for land north of the road is continuing with a new planning and urban design team on board. The update said the PSP will help form a future urban structure for the site, rezoned for urban growth as part of the 2013 Riddells Creek Structure Plan. In a post on the Save Riddells Creek Facebook page, residents responded to Mr Herron’s post about the meeting. “Too many houses being demolished by developers to be replaced by five to six units,” a resident said. “I would like to see three to four

units with space for a shed and a small tree. “Whether we are down-sizing or are a first home buyer, we all need some open space around us.” Macedon Ranges planning director Rebecca Stockfeld said council recognises that community members are concerned about “infill development” occurring in Riddells Creek. “Council’s Planning Scheme, through the use of Neighbourhood Residential Zones in Riddells Creek and planning scheme policies, sets out a preferred neighbourhood character of areas within the town,” Ms Stockfeld said. “Council’s role is to find the right balance between achieving positive character outcomes

while also enabling diverse and new housing options in appropriate locations of Riddells Creek as guided by the planning scheme.” Mr Herron said he and other residents had raised concerns that development in Riddells Creek was not being accompanied by appropriate infrastructure. Ms Stockfeld said council held a community session last week to hear gauge feedback and perspectives of transport and movement around the town to inform the Riddells Creek Movement Network Study. “Council actively reviews current and future community needs to support the growth and changes experienced by our towns,” Ms Stockfeld said.

Historic amalgamation Like jarring delicious fruit to save for later, the merger of two Sunbury history groups will ensure the continued preservation of the town’s rich history. In February, the Sunbury and District Heritage Association and the Sunbury Family History Society amalgamated to create the Sunbury Family History and Heritage Society Inc, and the group’s secretary Rosa McCall is delighted. “We just hope that with the two of us together, we can continue on together as one strong group, working to maintain the heritage of the area,” Ms McCall said. “Both organisations have a number of resources, the heritage association has a very large collection of photographs, and the family history group has quite a lot of items related to family history research such as cemetery records.”

The groups came together after they both experienced a decline in membership since the beginning of the pandemic. The combined group meets at 1.30pm on the third Thursday of the month at the Sunbury Senior Citizens Centre to discuss interesting issues, watch presentations and socialise. “Now that we’ve amalgamated, these talks will be across the two: heritage and genealogy,” Ms McCall said. “We have speakers talking about a variety of subjects, including their own family history, the way they’ve gone about it, how to look after the photographs and documents in their collection, the history of Bulla, Sunbury and the area, and growing up in Sunbury.” Details: http://home.vicnet.net.au/ ~sunburydha1989/ Elsie Lange

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‘Go all out now’ on emissions By Elsie Lange The latest Intergovernmental Panel of Climate Change (IPCC) report released on April 4 said limiting global warming to 1.5 degrees celsius will require “major transitions” in the energy sector. The Working Group III report, titled ‘Climate Change 2022: Mitigation of Climate Change’, states that limiting warming will require a cut to greenhouse gas emissions before 2025 at the latest, and a reduction by 43 per cent by 2030. Macedon Ranges Sustainability Group

president David Gormley-O’Brien said it was vital not to adhere to the “vague, futuristic targets of net-zero emissions by 2050”, but to “go all out now” to reduce net emissions by 2030. Dr Gormley-O’Brien urged Australia’s policymakers to adopt the four options outlined by the IPCC report, including a move away from coal and gas, carbon sequestration in agriculture, fuel switching in transport and shift to sustainable diets. “Electric vehicles powered by low-GHG emissions electricity have the largest potential to reduce land-based transport emissions on a

life-cycle basis,” Dr Gormley-O’Brien said. Climate Council’s Andrew Stock said the report showed time was running out to act on climate change. “Our window to avoid the worst of climate change is rapidly closing,” Mr Stock said. “Australia is one of the world’s largest exporters of fossil fuels and we have the highest emissions per capita among large developed nations. “By strengthening our climate commitments and actions this decade, we can have a huge impact on the future of our planet.”

Dr Gormley-O’Brien said it was integral that irrespective of political leaning, that pressure is exerted on policymakers. “At all levels of government – local, state, national and international – to work in a concerted manner … towards the decarbonisation of our energy production, our economy, our food production and our transport in the next eight years,” Dr Gormley-O’Brien said. “And not simply defer the burden to the next generation in 2050, because by then the window of opportunity will have been well and truly slammed shut.”

Get on board, sport! For many, sport is the glue that brings people together. That’s exactly what the Kyneton Football Netball Club (KFNC)’s FIDA side wants to do for their community – provide a safe and supportive environment for people with disabilities to play Aussie rules. The KNFC Tigers are looking for new players to get involved and be a part of the wonderful atmosphere they’ve fostered at the club. Team manager Debby Fraumano said the FIDA team wasn’t just about playing the game, but about giving people the space to connect with others. “The health benefits for that are awesome,” Ms Fraumano said. “Particularly for people with disabilities, because their lives have been limited for the last couple of years with COVID, where all their support and social activities were cut to the bare minimum. “Getting active again is just really important.” If players are unsure about the contact aspect

of the sport, Ms Fraumano said they can be identified as a tackle-free player. Their first game was on April 10, but it’s not too late to reach out to get involved. “It’s just really nice that the club has something for everybody really, you’ve got your women’s football, you’ve got your men’s, your juniors and your FIDA team as well,” Ms Fraumano said. “No matter who you are, there could be something there for anyone really.” Details: 0403 343 705 or email kyneton@ fida.org.au. Elsie Lange

Kyneton FIDA coach Peter Connor and team manager Debby Fraumano. (Damjan Janevski) 275555_02

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Free bus services will run to the Mt Macedon ANZAC Day Dawn Service from each major township across the Macedon Ranges. Buses depart from: ̶ Gisborne Railway Station ̶ Woodend Railway Station ̶ Riddells Creek Primary School ̶ Romsey Community Hub ̶ Lancefield Mechanics Hall ̶ Sunbury Railway Station

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Distilling good business ideas By Elsie Lange Rob Turner, a co-owner and manager of Animus Distillery in Kyneton, was stoked to have more than 40 of Australia’s leading distillers visit his business during their tour of the Macedon Ranges last week. Organised as part of the Australian Distillers Association’s (ADA) annual conference, the day was one of many activities undertaken by the group from April 3-5. As the last stop, the visit to Animus was the juniper berry on top of their journey, and Mr Turner said one of the great aspects of being a part of the ADA was the access to such a supportive community. “When we were approached about whether we could or would participate as a stop in the tour, we immediately said yes, because that’s the community that we’re in,” Mr Turner said. Visitors on the day ranged from legends of the distilling world, to people just starting out, learning from the big guns. “A whole range of people came through, it’s such a humbling experience, just because of that diversity,” Mr Turner said. “We are deeply honoured and thrilled to be part of it and I won’t say it wasn’t daunting in the lead-up to it.” Mr Turner said being a distiller running a small business in regional Victoria is “fantastic” “Here in Kyneton, it’s such a lovely group of people, they’ve supported us since the day we’ve opened our doors and they are some of our greatest advocates,” Mr Turner said. “Beyond that, having the support of the Victorian government to help sponsor the ADA to get the delegates out into our regions, that’s exciting. “We were able to showcase many of the providers that we work with locally, it wasn’t just about Animus Distillery, it was about our community here in the Macedon Ranges.”

Main: Animus Distillery co-owner Rob Turner at Australian Distillers annual conference outreach program. Top right: Australian Distillers tour co-ordinator Ian Crawley; More than 40 of Australia’s leading distillers toured the Macedon Ranges as part of the Australian Distillers annual conference outreach program. Above: Animus Distillery head distiller Sarah Wallace; Animus Distillery co-owner Luke Jacques presenting at the conference. (Pictures: Damjan Janevski) 275673

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Harris Scarfe opens in Sunbury Residents of the north-west will now have even greater access to homewares, manchester, clothing and appliances, with two new Harris Scarfe stores now open in Sunbury and Craigieburn. Both stores were officially opened on Thursday, April 7. The Craigieburn store’s official opening greeted customers with free coffee, food, prizes, with specials of up to 60 per cent off homewares and manchester, and up to 30 per cent off electrical and appliances. Harris Scarfe Sunbury is situated at 92 Evans

Street, and Craigieburn’s Harris Scarfe Home is located at Craigieburn Junction, 420-440 Craigieburn Road, which has created 30 new jobs. Harris Scarfe chief executive Graham Dean said the new stores would be welcomed by the local economy. “Expanding the Harris Scarfe footprint into Melbourne’s north west demonstrates our commitment to providing even more of our customers greater access to quality brands and excellent prices across homewares and apparel, that our shoppers have come to know and love,”

Mr Dean said. “The strategy and strong team we have in place in both Craigieburn and Sunbury as well as across Australia is continuing to bolster the brand’s success. “Our latest Harris Scarfe store offering is a fantastic step for the business to continue this journey with plans of more stores to come,” he said. Opening hours of both stores are Monday to Thursday, 9am-5.30pm, Friday 9am-7pm, Saturday 9am-5pm and Sunday 10-5pm. Harris Scarfe is an advertiser with Star Weekly.

The Harris Scarfe team are ready to greet you at the new Craigieburn and Sunbury stores. (Supplied).

Courts are ‘top range’ A long-awaited court upgrade for the Sunbury Lions Football Netball Club (SLFNC) is complete and ready for the start of the season, and club president Jack Medcraft couldn’t be more pleased. “We’ve come up with the money for it and we’ve now built a top range double netball court with lighting and facilities,” Medcraft said. “We’ve probably got the best netball courts in Hume.” Now, all the club needs is more players to get involved and benefit from being coached by one of the best in the state – Stacey West, who works with the Diamonds. “We’ve got netball courts, state of the art, we’ve also got one of the best coaches in the state giving the girls assistance,” Medcraft said. In June, 2021, Star Weekly reported the announcement of $400,000 for the club to build a second court and improve lighting. “We’re trying to get girls and women into

play, so we’re offering free membership and free affiliation fees, so every player is basically going to get $280,” Medcraft said. “Doesn’t matter how old you are, we’ll pay all those.” He also said, whatever a person’s club background is, the SLFNC will welcome them to their courts. “If there are players out there who are playing with a side, but they want to come train with us, we’re happy with people to come and train on a good court, with good facilities and still enjoy their club background if they want to,” Medcraft said. Elsie Lange

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The Macedon Region Water Authority has asked the Minister for Water Resources, Steve Crabb, to make a ruling on the payment of allowances to members.

The new Macedon Ranges shire council will conduct an investigation into the expenses of the former commissioners which some councillors claim were extraordinarily high.

The Sunbury Conservation Society (SCS) has joined a coalition of groups from across Melbourne campaigning to counter the threat of urban sprawl in their municipalities.

My beautiful laundrette: It’s 50 years since the coin-operated laundromat became part of the high street. We set Sarah Harris on spin cycle to see what comes out in the wash.

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Giving thanks for a ‘special place’ Families from across the west talk to Olivia Condous about how the Royal Children’s Hospital has impacted their lives for good ahead of the Good Friday Appeal on Friday, April 15. Emilia, 23 months One morning in February, Stephanie Milton noticed her daughter Emilia’s leg was shaking. After being discharged from Sunshine Hospital, Stephanie knew something was still wrong and took Emilia to the Royal Children’s Hospital. “I never for a moment thought that she had cancer, I was quite distraught but they were very lovely and assured me that everything was going to be OK.” Emilia was diagnosed with neuroblastoma on her left adrenal gland and had to start treatment immediately. Stephanie said the oncology team at the hospital went above and beyond to get Emilia’s surgery fast-tracked despite COVID-19 restrictions, even presenting her case at a statewide oncology conference in order to advocate for the lifting of surgery limits. After a successful surgery, Emilia has been able to return home, where hospital physiotherapists and occupational therapists visit her.

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Charlotte, 10 months Stephanie said all of the Royal Children’s Hospital staff had been “absolutely amazing”. “We are so thankful, they’ve been so comforting, they’ve made this journey that’s incredibly hard, just a little bit easier.”

Recently, Emilia has been able to start walking again. She’ll celebrate her first birthday on May 5. “She loves to dance,” Stephanie said. “Hopefully she’ll be dancing again soon.”

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Nate, 8 Christie Welsh remembers the moment she realised there was something wrong with her premature-born son, Nate. “I remember going into the hospital one morning and he wasn’t in his crib, he was usually in there but that day he was off in another room and surrounded by doctors,” Christie recalled. The doctors told Christie they had to quickly transfer her son to the Royal Children’s Hospital because he was “drowning in his own blood”. Nate was born five-and-a-half weeks premature with three holes in his heart. Christie said when she finally sat down at the hospital, the doctors and specialists that surrounded her somehow managed to make the room feel calm. “It’s like they kind of wrapped around us as soon as we got there,” she said. Shortly after, hospital staff introduced Christie to other parents who also had a baby in a similar condition to help her feel less alone. “We were immediately able to have that connection with another parent who really understood and that made a massive difference, suddenly it didn’t seem as scary, “The hospital staff truly understood and connected with us as a family and that made all the difference.“ After a successful series of treatments over the years at the hospital, Nate’s doctor said his heart was completely healed. Nate loves to go to karate and has loved making lots of friends at his school.

In May, 2021, when Marlyn Torres rushed her feverish five-year-old son Ali to the Royal Children’s Hospital, she knew something wasn’t right. “I remember as soon as I went into the nurses area, I just started to cry,” Marlyn said. “The nurse took one look at me and said ‘Look, mum, whatever it is, we’re gonna work it out,’ and from that moment they took me in and were so supportive.” About nine hours later, an oncologist gave Marlyn and her partner the news. “She just said to us, in the sweetest, calmest voice, ‘We have found leukemia cells in your son’s blood’.” Ali was diagnosed with type B acute lymphoblastic leukemia, a form of blood cancer that is high-risk in young children. Ali has since spent more than half of the past year at the Royal Children’s Hospital undergoing treatment. Marlyn said the level of care the hospital provided her son and for her blew her mind. “The hospital became a second home, we got to know all the nurses and they know my son really well,” she said. “They are absolutely amazing, every person that we have had contact with from the beginning to now, it’s all been incredible support.”

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Ali has responded well to treatment and is now back at school in Caroline Springs, attending three times a week. He had his first family outing at the zoo last month.

Lewen, 1 Alecia Aquilina had no idea what a congenital diaphragmatic hernia was until her son Lewen couldn’t breathe when he was born. Lewen’s intestines had been pushed up into his chest due to a defect in his diaphragm, which meant his heart wasn’t able to function properly. He was rushed from Bacchus Marsh Hospital to the Royal Children’s Hospital to have vital surgery. As Alecia had complications from giving birth, she wasn’t able to go with her son, but once she was able to join him she remembered how the hospital staff did everything they could to help her. “They’re so accommodating, they made sure I had a room at the hospital as I couldn’t walk due to an injury, so I could be close to him,” she said. “You don’t realise until you have to use them, just how amazing they are.” Lewen was able to quickly recover and return home to his family after only three weeks. “We were expecting to be there for months, he definitely kicked all of his goals in recovery,” Alecia said. “We can’t thank the

Katie Harrington knew that she’d be spending a lot of time at the Royal Children’s Hospital before her daughter Charlotte was born. Charlotte had a complete unilateral cleft lip and palate, causing her to have an abnormal gap in her mouth. Due to her condition, Charlotte needed extra support for the first few months of her life and visited the hospital most weeks. “She’s very, very familiar with everybody there and she loves it there, it’s a wonderful place,” Katie said. In January, Charlotte gained her “forever smile” with her first surgery. The Royal Children’s Hospital will support her throughout a lengthy treatment plan for the next 20 years. “We’re forever grateful to the Royal Children’s Hospital and everyone involved in Charlotte’s care, we know through their continued care she’ll have every opportunity to live life to the fullest,” Katie said. “She’s already a typical 10-month-old baby girl, she’s bright and bubbly, she’s fascinated with the world around her.”

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Royal Children’s Hospital enough for that, because without them we wouldn’t be here.” Lewen celebrated his first birthday on April 7.

Robyn Leeds has the Royal Children’s Hospital to thank for having the opportunity to bring four of her own children into the world. In August 1970, she was admitted at seven years old with undiagnosed type 1 diabetes and was in and out of the hospital for the next 10 years. “I remember at night I’d sit up and do jigsaw puzzles with the staff,” Robyn said. Throughout her time as a patient, she became good friends with one of the diabetes specialist doctors at the hospital, who later became her son’s godfather. Robyn recalled how she always felt safe during her time at the hospital as a young child. “It’s just a special place for a child, it was a safe place, I never had any concerns when I was going in there,” she said. “They are a special breed of nurses, they do an amazing job of looking after other people’s children, the doctors are amazing too.

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Egg-cellent craft ideas at Easter Carefully place the egg in the coloured water and leave for five minutes - when it’s done, you’ll have one completely coloured egg. If you want to go one step further, use string, tape or elastic bands to create patterns. Should marbling your eggs take your fancy, here’s two ways to try. Using shaving cream or whipped cream (if you’d like to eat your eggs). • Place the eggs in a bowl of vinegar and leave for 20 minutes. • Using a large dish, fill with a layer of shaving cream and add some drops of food dye - even

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divide the dish into two to four sections and do multiple colours. • Using a skewer, swirl and marble the colours together, then roll the egg gently over the surface of the shaving cream and once covered, place on some paper towel for 20 minutes. • Wash off excess shaving cream using a bowl of water. Using oil • In a glass bowl, add one cup of hot water, a teaspoon of white vinegar and five to ten drops of food colouring (be sure to use a light

colour for the base of the egg). • In another bowl, one cup of water with about 20 drops of food colouring and a tablespoon of vegetable oil. • When the egg is completely dry, place it into the bowl of oil mixture with a spoon and gently roll. • Take it out when marbled and dry on paper towel. Other options include using watercolour paint or acrylic paint to make patterns and designs of all sorts. Don’t forget to wear old clothes or an apron and maybe gloves too, it can get messy.

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Bulla Garden Club The Bulla Garden Club Anzac Day memorial service is happening on April 25, with morning tea provided. Head to 1 Green Street, Bulla. ■ Jo, 0499 922 061

Sunbury Art Society Check out some gorgeous art at Sunbury Art Society’s Annual Show, at the historic Boilerhouse Gallery, Jacksons Hill. The show runs from Saturday, April 30 to Saturday, May 7, from 10am-4pm. Buy a $15 to be a part of opening night on Friday, April 29 at 7.30pm. ■ 0407 062 568

Sunbury and Cobaw Community Health held a Puppy Pride Day on April 10. Belinda Brain from the organisation pictured with Coco. (Damjan Janevski) 275243

Family History and Heritage Society If you’ve got a hankering to learn more about Sunbury and even your own family history, why not check out the Sunbury Family History and Heritage Society, meeting at 1.30pm on the third Thursday of each month at the Sunbury Senior Citizens Centre, 8 O’Shanassy Street, Sunbury. ■ https://bit.ly/3jvM6oJ

Gisborne Bluey walk Take the kids on a Bluey-themed adventure through the Gisborne Botanic Gardens. Pick up a Bedtime Bluey StoryWalk map from the Gisborne Library and enjoy the static display of glow in the dark Bluey stories. The installation is free and runs until April 25. ■ https://bit.ly/3JYWlgM

Let’s Get Neighbourly Sunbury This free training and mentoring program is open to everyone in Hume, guiding neighbours in how to support each other and build community. Workshops will be held the Sunbury Neighbourhood House, 531 Elizabeth Drive, Sunbury, with the first on Saturday, April 30, 2pm-4pm. ■ https://bit.ly/3jcan2D

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

Woodend Easter Art Market Up to 80 artists will showcase their work at the Easter Art Market, with mediums ranging from ceramics to sculpture to textiles and more. The market is open from Saturday, April 16 to Monday, April 18, from 10am to 4pm and costs a gold coin. It’s happening at the Woodend Train Station rooms, Urquhart Street, Woodend. ■ https://bit.ly/3NTzMMD

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

much-loved author Robyn Annear will discuss her new book Adrift in Melbourne: Seven Walks with Robyn Annear. Explore the hidden secrets and histories behind Melbourne’s recognisable buildings and streets. The event takes place on April 14, 6.30-8pm, at Sunbury Library, 44 Macedon Street, Sunbury. ■ https://bit.ly/3IEDB4L

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

Ladies probus 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

Author talk in Sunbury Presented by Hume Libraries After Dark,

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

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 Dart Club, 63a Reserve Road, from 9.45am. New members and visitors welcome. ■ 9746 0271

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

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

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The Sunbury Ladies Probus Club meets at 9.30am on the fourth Wednesday of each month at the Sunbury Football Social Club rooms. The friendly group of women enjoy outings, film mornings, speakers and presenters, as well as special events like holidays and bus trips. New members are warmly welcomed. ■ Pat, 0433 789 754 or Sylvia, 0417 170 142

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

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 welcome. ■ Carmel , 0416 477 271

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

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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

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

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 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 The Melton Friendship Group meets fortnightly for coffee and chat nights and organised affordable outings and events. ■ 0406 493 734

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PUZZLES SUDOKU

No. 076

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.

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QUICK CROSSWORD

Tableland (7) Wipe (5) Supervised (7) Constitution (6) Winning streak (2,1,4) Photographic presentation (9) Country in Horn of Africa (7) Transpire (5) Pulls apart (5,4) Skipper (7) Holiday destination (7) Sun-dried brick (5) Defecate (7) Not as old (7) Must (6) Lift up (5)

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What is the first name of Dr Watson, partner of fictional detective Sherlock Holmes?

What film contains the line 'Gentlemen, you can’t fight in here! This is the War Room!'?

Doc Holliday is commonly associated with which infamous figure of the American ‘Wild West’?

What does the Fremantle Doctor refer to?

How many actors have played The Doctor in the long-running BBC show Doctor Who?

What is the abbreviation PhD short for?

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Who did prime minister Paul Keating unexpectedly defeat in the 1993 federal election?

An endocrinologist is an expert in which medical field?

Former US basketball champion Shaquille O’Neal (pictured) has a PhD in which field?

10 Galen was a historical physician during the time of which empire? ANSWERS: 1. John 2. Wyatt Earp 3. Dr John Hewson 4. Hormones 5. Education 6. Dr Strangelove 7. Cooling afternoon breeze in summer 8. 13 9. Doctor of Philosophy 10. Roman Empire (second century)

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wagon and, surprisingly, also shorter than a Falcon sedan. Meaning that the Territory easier to drive and park than you might expect. Most Ford Territorys have Ford’s old-faithful straight-six 4.0-litre petrol engine, with a turbocharged version of this six being offered from July 2006. The engines are on the thirsty side, but were improved slightly over the years. The six-speed petrol autos are noticeably more economical than the four-speeders. The long-overdue option of a turbo-diesel engine was introduced in the facelifted Territory of 2011. A 2.7-litre V6 it has used the latest technology in variable-vane turbos and high-pressure injection. All Territorys have automatic transmissions, four-speed until October 2005, when a six-speed was introduced on the upmarket Ghia, but only in AWD format. The six-speed was gradually moved into other models, but it wasn’t until the 2011 makeover that it was finally used in all Territorys. The automatic six is the only transmission installed in the turbo-petrol and diesel powered Territorys. Territory is sold with two-wheel-drive (to the rear wheels), or all-wheel drive. Electronic aids improve traction off-road in the Ford Territory 4WD variants. Hill-descent and hill-start

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Compass Trailhawk is a rare bird By Derek Ogden, Marque Motoring Having not ridden the Rubicon Trail, I could be wrong, but I would be loath to tackle the rock-strewn passage in the Sierra Nevada, rated a ten in difficulty, in the Jeep Compass Trailhawk, which the maker says has tamed the track and earned its Trail Rated tag. This small-to-medium sport utility vehicle, the flagship of the Compass range, which was tweaked last year, is a solitary ‘bird’, being one of the few diesel-powered compact SUVs around. One of four Compass models (three petrol powered) that come to market starting at $39,950, plus on-road costs, the diesel Trailhawk sells for $52,650. Premium paint adds $645, while a Premium Package, including twin-pane panoramic sunroof, ventilated and heated front seats, heated steering wheel and Alpine nine-speaker Premium Audio adds a further $3950 to the price, putting the vehicle close to prestige car territory. In keeping with its Trail Rated status, the robust Compass Trailhawk comes with off-road kit including underbody skid plates, 180 Amp alternator, two front red tow hooks, reversible material / rubber cargo area mat, low-range gearing, hill hold and terrain mode selector.

Styling Subject heavily to the designer’s pen, the Jeep Compass has been refreshed across the range. In keeping with its Trail Rated off-road performance the Trailhawk has taken on a unique grille treatment, coloured foglamp bezels, prominent skid plate and stand-alone 17-inch alloy wheels. Functionality comes to the fore with bumpers, foglamps, and camera radar housed in a higher position for greater protection off road. This is further enhanced by full LED daytime running lights, high and low beam, plus fog lamps, having doubled in brightness over the old Xenon headlamps. The rear has followed suit by being given a more modern, bolder look via its sleek taillights.

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systems. The Compass sets the new standard in this field with a more functional use of space and convenience. A higher central tunnel offers almost five litres of storage under the armrest and an additional 2.4-litre compartment, next to the new gear lever, with space to take a mini-tablet. Convenience extends to the rear, with a new automatic tailgate operated by means of a kicking motion under the bumper providing access to the cargo area. Rubber mats front and centre, plus a rubber / material a double-sided mat in the luggage area stand owners in good stead for carting all the kit needed when making the best of the great outdoors.

Jeep Compass (Petrol) 2.4 Night Eagle (auto) $39,950 2.4 Limited (a) $45,350 2.4 S-Limited (a) $48,350 Jeep Compass (Diesel) 2.0 Trailhawk (a) $52,650

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with a nine-speed automatic transmission and four-wheel drive. Jeep claims combined fuel consumption of 6.9 litres per 100 kilometres and CO2 emissions of 181 g/km.

Infotainment The Compass debuts the latest generation Jeep Uconnect with its 10.1-inch-highdefinition touchscreen with TomTom navigation incorporated. Upgrades include voice recognition, woken by the phrase ‘Hey Jeep’, to control settings and program the air-conditioning and change radio via voice commands. Wireless smartphone charging is available across the Compass range via a pad in front of the gearshift.

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New advanced driver systems, such as traffic sign recognition, intelligent speed assist, combining the above with adaptive cruise control, drowsy driver alert and automatic braking with pedestrian and cyclist recognition. Carried over are forward collision warning, lane sense departure warning, electronic stability control with electronic roll mitigation. Front, side and curtain airbags stay standard across the Compass range.

the instrument screen announced the key fob battery was low. Totally out of order on such a new vehicle. The Trailhawk was slow to respond to the gas pedal and once or twice on an incline, even with foot flat to the boards, the transmission was reluctant to change up and move on smoothly. Jeep rates the fuel consumption at 6.9 litres per 100 kilometres on the combined urban / highway cycle. On test it was more like 8.3 litres per 100km on a combination of city and country driving. As for lane keeping assist, Active Lane Manager in Jeep speak, was heavy handed and rived the steering wheel, causing the Compass to come to heel at the slightest shift from lane centre. Opt out, and the system can be disengaged. Flat firm seats would be far from welcoming on an extended run. But parking manoeuvres are kept well in the picture with the car’s 360-degree camera views. Extra ground clearance and increased approach and departure angles go some way to validating the small SUV’s Jeep Trail Rating.

Summary The Compass Trailhawk would pass for a good-looking boulevard cruising SUV, or on unsealed dirt or in snow, but I retain some doubts, due to its lack of muscle, as to its handling of serious off-road obstacles such as boulders or logs.

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By Tara Murray Consistency remains the key moving forward for Essendon in the Victorian Football League Women’s competition. The Bombers remain undefeated but at times haven’t played the way they would have liked to. Coach Brendan Major said at times there is some inconsistency in the way that they play. He said that was the case in their most recent match against North Melbourne, which the Bombers won 13.10 (88)-2.2 (14). “It was a really interesting game,” he said. “It was a good win, but we didn’t play the way we wanted to play. “They pressured us well. We kicked seven goals from the goal square, which shows how hard we had to work for our goals. “It’s pleasing to win while we’re still learning.” Major said the biggest issue was not having consistency with ball movement. He said at times they probably didn’t have the concentration they needed to have. “We would move well for 100 metres and then the other 100 metres we would go away from that. “We don’t know why, but we need a bit more consistency. Credit to North Melbourne.” Major said Eloise Ashley-Cooper was clearly their best player, showing really clean skills with the ball in hand. Federica Frew kicked four goals to take her tally up to 21 for the season. She sits atop the league goal kicking table, eight clear of teammate Cecilia McIntosh. “She only needs to have a chance,” Major said of Frew. “She doesn’t need a lot of the ball.” The Bombers this week face Carlton on Saturday.

Cecilia McIntosh.

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Major said his side would continue to try and take the game on and play the way they had been for large parts of the season. The Bombers then have a bye for Easter. The Bombers’ VFL side lost a thriller to Casey Demons on Saturday.

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The match was close all day with the Bombers closing to within three points in the last quarter, but falling short, 13.13 (91)-13.10 (88). Alec Waterman kicked three goals in the loss.

The Sunbury Lions are focused on trying to rebuild their netball program after making the decision to field just three sides in the Ballarat Netball League season. The Lions have withdrawn A-grade side due to losing a number of players in the off season. The club won’t have a C-grade or E-grade side either. Lions president Jack Medcraft confirmed that the club had withdrawn the top two sides. “At this stage we don’t have one,” he said of A-grade side. We’re not the only club having trouble fielding teams. We will have to wait and see how things play out. “We’ll just keep plugging away.” Melton has also withdrawn their A-grade team and will field just three teams. Medcraft said they were still looking for players and encouraging anyone who wanted to play netball to come down and train. The club is offering free membership to netball players along with the Netball Victoria registration fee to be paid by the club. Medcraft said it wasn’t all doom and gloom, with the club recently appointing a new netball coaching panel. Stacey West, who is Netball Australia’s executive general manager of performance, has joined the club as a coach. Janine Hodgson will again coach the under-19s, while Kelly Mackie-Wood is also part of the netball coaching panel. Tami Hardwick is again netball coaching director.

SPORTS QUIZ 1. Which Australian women's batter scored 170 in the World Cup final to lead the Aussies to victory? 2. And how many OneDay International World Cups have the Australian women's cricket team now won in its history? 3. In round three of the AFL, Geelong overcame a 30-point three-quartertime deficit to defeat which team?

4. What is the given first name of golfer Tiger Woods? 5. Dutchman Pieter van den Hoogenband won three Olympic gold medals during his career participating in which sport? 6. How old is Spanish tennis player Carlos Alcaraz Garfia, who rocketed to a world ranking of 11 in April? 7. Which soccer team does Aussie Sam Kerr play for in the FA Women’s Super League in England? 8. Which legendary actor finished second at the 1979 24 Hours of Le Mans race? 9. Which Australian batsman scored the most runs in the three-match One-Day International series against Pakistan? 10. And which Pakistani batsman was named player of the series, having scored two centuries?

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11. Which national team did Australia defeat to claim the 2022 Women's Cricket World Cup?

12. Richard Garcia last coached which A-League Men's club?

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13. Which Polish tennis professional became the world's number one ranked women's singles player on April 4, 2022? 14. Payne Haas and Albert Kelly last played for which NRL club? 15. Which team did Melbourne Victory defeat to win the recent 2021-22 A-League Women Grand Final? 16. Which college basketball team won the 2022 NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament? 17. Which college basketball team won the 2022 NCAA Division I Women's Basketball Tournament? 18. Which two teams are set to play off in the 2022 AFLW Grand Final? 19. Which American professional wrestler played NFL preseason games in 2004 with the Minnesota Vikings? 20. The St George Illawarra Dragons played against which team in the NRL Women’s Premiership Grand Final?

21. Which country is the preferred candidate to host both the 2027 men's Rugby World Cup and 2029 women's Rugby World Cup? 22. What is the primary colour used by the Formula 1 team McLaren? 23. AFL Women’s Best and Fairest winner Emily Bates plays for which team? 24. Crystal Palace and what other English Premier League team are going to visit Australia to play Friendly Matches in 2022? 25. Hideki Matsuyama won the 2021 edition of what major golfing championship?

26. The Soviet Union, Yugoslavia and West Germany are the only three formerly participating countries that no longer exist to host what major sporting event? 27. What two teams played off in the WNBL 2022 Finals Series? 28. Muay Thai, Kun Khmer, Savate and Adithada are all forms of which martial art? 29. The Australian white ibis is a rumoured mascot for what upcoming sporting event? 30. What two Victorian teams will be joining the next season of the AFL Women’s competition?

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Imports to boost the Sunbury Jets Some much needed backup is on the way for the Sunbury Jets in the Big V women’s championship division. The Jets have started the season 1-2 as a new looking side took to the court against some of the best teams in the division. The opening couple of rounds have come for the Jets, while their imports were still on the other side of the world. Jets coach Ben Draper said they were looking forward to having their imports on the court. Ida Andersson, was set to arrive last week, with Draper hoping she would suit up for the weekend’s two matches, which were after deadline. It will be a long awaited debut for Andersson for the Jets. She was meant to play for the club in 2020, before the COVID-19 pandemic meant the season didn’t go ahead. The club recently announced the signing of Maria Jespersen, who is currently playing in Spain.

Jespersen is expected to bring a lot of energy, the ability to score inside and out as well as change shots at the defensive end Draper said she would arrive after Easter. “The girls have been competitive and there has been improvement,” he said. “I’ve been impressed with how competitive we have been. “The experience of the imports when they arrive, will help guide the girls and make them feel more comfortable on the floor.” Draper said their first two losses had come against sides that were going to be in contention come finals time. He said that the experience of the other sides had shown at key moments. “We’ll be fine, we’re not panicking,“ he said. “We’ve shown glimpses of really good stuff, but we’ve had patches of inexperience, where they’ve been able to get away from us for a few minutes.” Draper said Imogen Wardley continued to

impress him with the 18-year-old fitting in at this level. The Jets were set to face Wyndham and the Chelsea Gulls this weekend. Draper said he was excited about what the side can do in the coming weeks. “Once the new girls come in, our game style won’t change,” he said. “We will be more confident and tougher to defend. We have no major scorer at the moment. “We’ve been solid defensively, but have struggled at the offensive end. Hopefully Ida and Maria will help and will bring in some speed.” Meanwhile, the men’s state championship side was due to face Wyndham on Sunday. Both sides were undefeated after three rounds. Tara Murray

Tigers show confidence By Tara Murray A mountain of work on and off the field has Kyneton in a good position heading into the Bendigo Football League season. The Tigers were set to kick off their season on Saturday against Castlemaine and were full of confidence after one of their best off seasons in a long time. President Hayden Evans there was plenty of confidence about the whole club. “It has been a long pre-season and everyone is really excited to get under way,” he said. “Coming off COVID, there has been a lot of hard work recruiting and consolidating our list. We feel like we’ve put our best foot forward and we’re really focused on improvement. “We are in a strong position heading into this year.” Evans said they had focused on trying to not only bring good players into the club, but good people. Paul Chapman will coach the side for a second season. Evans said they wanted to do the right thing by local players and support them with players that they’re hoping will stick around for a number of years. Experienced is one of the key words that can be used to describe the Tigers recruits. Mason Crozier, who played more than 150 games for Rowville, along with Rowville premiership player Steve Georgiou have come across. One of their best mates Cam Manuel joins them at Kyneton having spent last year playing in Moe. Fraser Driscoll comes to the club from playing in the Northern Territory. Lachie Ford joins his house mate, Kyneton’s best and fairest winner from last season, Ned Sullivan, at the Tigers, Jake Safstrom, Oscar Power Mitch Comben and Ben Xiriha all return to the club having played elsewhere last season in a positive sign going forward. “There’s a lot of leadership,” Evans said. “And juniors who have come back to the club. We struggled with depth last year with so many injuries. “Depth hurt us in the reserves side as well. We’ve got 10 players coming into the team and some young guys are putting their hands up too.” After finishing a game outside the top five last season when the season ended, the Tigers are keen to move up the ladder this year. Evans said finals was the aim this year as they look to improve. The Tigers were set to kick off their season on Saturday against Castlemaine, after deadline. Round two presents one of the Tigers biggest matches of the year, hosting Gisborne on Good Friday under lights. The two sides, the only two from the Macedon

Harrison Huntley is back for Kyneton. (Shawn Smits) 276066_01

Ranges in the competition, traditionally meet on Good Friday didn’t last season. Evans said they were looking forward to the match which always brings a good crowd. “We’re excited about the challenge,” he said.

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“They bat deep as well, and they’ve got some great local kids. We hope our guys are up for the challenge.” The Bulldogs were set to start their season on Saturday against Sandhurst, after deadline.

Imogen Wardley has been a standout in the first few rounds. (Supplied/Basketball Victoria)

Sunbury off to a solid start Sunbury United’s depth has been on show in the opening rounds of the FV state league 3 north-west season. After dropping their opening round match, United has won their last two matches on the back of some solid form. United sit fourth after three rounds. With several new players in the squad, United president Greg Czapnik said they were starting to see a number of different players step up. “We should have got something out of the first game as well,” he said. “We’ve had two really solid performances the last two weeks. “We had three starters out against Diamond Valley, but we showed our depth which is really good. “The guys came in and did a good job, the coaches have some headaches coming.” Czapnik said in the early stages they were finding that their depth was a lot deeper than last season. He said many of the group would be starting players at other sides. Despite some players not getting the minutes they would elsewhere, Czapnik said the group was really clicking. “The new guys have bought in,” he said. “Everything is really amicable and it’s a great bunch of guys. “Everyone gets on with each other and there’s no egos. That is translating on the park.” Czapnik said they had picked up some really good players. Matthew Campelj is a 19-year-old who has played and played really solid football. Czapnik said they had said to the younger players that if they were good enough they would play. Damian Rastocic has come across from Strathmore and scored in the last two games. Nicholas Jurcic is another who has come across from Strathmore. Jake Zomaya and Rakan Flifel have both added a different dimension to the side with significant pace. Jayden Mercieca returns for another stint at the club, while Nicholaus Woolward is an experienced goalkeeper. Rhys Main and Nam Pham both showed they were pushing for permanent starting spots in United’s last win, with Pham best on ground in his first start. United was set to play Fawkner on Monday night, after deadline, in their round four clash. Gisborne was set to face Truganina Hornets on Saturday.

Woodend-Hesket, Wallan play out exciting draw Woodend-Hesket was left with mixed reactions after coming away with a draw against Wallan in the Riddell District Football League on Saturday. The Hawks dominated the game early and led by 38 points at the first break, before the Magpies started to get going. The game would go down to the wire, but they couldn’t be split, both finishing 10.6 (66). Hawks playing coach Josh Pound said they weren’t sure how to feel about the result. “There’s mixed emotions at the moment,” he said. “The game could have gone either way. We got a good jump on them but we knew they were always going to come at us.” Despite one end being the score end, Pound said there wasn’t a massive breeze favouring that end. He said the key early was getting hands on the ball first in the midfield which resulted in the score pressure.

He said while the first quarter set up the win, the third quarter was vitally important. “Wallan is a quality team and arguably one of the better midfields in the game and were going to get on top at some stage,” he said. “It was about how we combated that. I think in the third quarter we were brilliant and were able to push ahead to have a lead into the final quarter.” Both teams had their chances in the dying minutes to get the win, but they weren’t able to convert. Alistair Rae and Tayte Pears kicked two goals each. Pound said Frank Fazzolari and Jack Arceri were really good in the midfield as was Nick De Leur who did a job on Ricky Schraven. Marcus Stapleton and Tom Gawthrop were also good down back. Pound said with having a new playing group, there wasn’t the history of past results. “They’re just turning up and playing teams

they’ve never played before. “Playing with that flair and freedom.” The Hawks have a win and draw as they enter the Easter break. Pound said while it could have easily been two wins, but they’re still happy. “Looking at the pre-season to have a win and a draw, that would be a pass mark for us.” In other results, Riddell won a close one against Romsey. The Bombers led at every break, winning 9.6 (60)-7.11 (53). The Bombers remain undefeated, while the Redbacks have two losses. Lancefield put in one of its best performances in recent times to push Macedon. The Tigers trailed by 15 points at the last break and fought it out to the end, falling just short, 9.10 (64)-8.11 (59). Diggers Rest opened its season with a big win against Melton Centrals, winning 16.10 (106)-9.10 (64). Tara Murray

Marcus Stapleton was one of Woodend-Hesket’s best on Saturday. (Shawn Smits)

Sports shorts RDNL Woodend-Hesket made it two from two in the Riddell District Netball League on Saturday. The Hawks were too strong for Wallan, winning 45-25. Riddell opened its account against Romsey, winning 63-18, while Macedon is also undefeated after beating Lancefield 56-22. After a bye in round one, Diggers Rest started its season win a 58-37 win against Melton Centrals. Centrals coach Randy Pereira said they were beaten by a better, more experienced side in the end. There is no matches this weekend due to Easter.

Ballarat FL The Sunbury Lions first road trip to Ballarat was a tough one with the Lions losing to North Ballarat City City on Saturday. City had 13 more scoring shots than the Lions in the 13.15 (93)-10.5 (65) win. For the Lions, Leigh Brennan kicked four goals and Daniel Toman kicked three. The Lions women’s side got their first win of the season in the Essendon District Football League, beating Moonee Valley 2. (Joe Mastroianni)

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Sharks snatch victory By Tara Murray Rupertswood came away with its best win in the Essendon District Football on Saturday, coming from behind to beat Roxburgh Park. In their second season in the division 1 competition, the Sharks have still been finding their feet in the competition. For much of the match against the Magpies, it seemed like the Sharks were headed for a loss on Saturday. The Sharks kept pegging the Magpies back and hit the front in the dying minutes, winning 14.10 (94)-13.9 (87). Sharks coach Arron Bray said it was pleasing how the group never gave up. “It’s not a bad win to come from behind,” he said. “They started really well and had five goals or something on the board. They played really well and hunted the ball and we struggled to track them. “We put in a really good pre-season and thought we could get back into the game and started to grind our way.”

For Bray this match is one that he’s hoping will give the side plenty of confidence going forward. The club has had a bit of a habit of being in matches, but not being able to finish them off. “I think it’s been a bit of a trait of being in games for a long period of time, but we haven’t been able to get over the line. “When you’re 30 points down it’s pretty easy to keel over and say that was good enough. “Hopefully it will put some belief in the group that we do belong in this competition.” It was a day of firsts for the club in the EDFL. The club won their first home senior match in the competition, while it’s the first time all three senior sides have won on the same day in the EDFL. Ben Said kicked five goals despite a hard tag put on him, which saw him play higher up the ground at times. Jacob Chahine kicked four goals in a breakout game at senior level. Bray said Jorden Brady got the better of Jack Elliott in the ruck battle, while Jordie Tentonello had a good game.

Overall, Bray said it was a really strong team performance, which was what they were after. The Sharks have the weekend off due to Easter, before facing cross town rival, the Sunbury Kangaroos. The match was scheduled to be played at Boardman Reserve, but has been moved to Salesian College with the new rooms at Boardman not ready. The Kangaroos didn’t play on the weekend, with the side to face Hillside in a Good Friday match up. Bray said he was unsure whether having the week off was a good thing or not. He said they were looking forward to playing the Kangaroos. The one match up between the sides last year was decided in the final minutes of the game. “Even as an opposition coach, I was always interested in seeing how it panned out,” he said. “We’re up for the challenge.” In other division 1 matches, Airport West, Tullamarine and Airport West got the wins.

Gisborne and Kyneton both started the season with big wins to start the Bendigo Football League season. The Bulldogs took the points against Sandhurst, 10.12 (72)-6.10 (46). Jack Scanlon kicked three goals in the win with Jack Reaper named their best. Kyneton accounted for Castlemaine, 18.15 (123)-7.6 (48). Guy Dickson, Ryan Pretty and Rhys Magin kicked four goals each. Dean Bartrop was named their best. Gisborne and Kyneton will face each other this Friday in a massive Good Friday clash.

Bendigo NL It was a tough start to the season for Gisborne and Kyneton in the Bendigo Netball League on Saturday. The Bulldogs, who are always one of the contenders, lost to Sandhurst, 66-33. Kyneton started its season with a 48-27 loss to Castlemaine. FOR MORE SPORT, VISIT Web: starweekly.com.au Sunbury & Macedon Ranges Star Weekly @starweeklynews @star_weekly

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