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WOW for Sunbury SES Whether it’s socks, a fancy hat, an old T-shirt or even a ball gown – whip out your orange garbs for Wear Orange Wednesday (WOW) to show your gratitude for the legends at Sunbury State Emergency Service (SES).

Coinciding with National Volunteer Week, WOW Day is happening across the country on May 18, to celebrate the people who volunteer to protect the community in floods, storms and crashes.

During recent flood disasters, SES volunteers from Sunbury were deployed to lend a helping hand, with the last 12 months the busiest operational period in Victoria SES history.

SES Sunbury spokesperson Jarrod Bell said your orange-adorned outfit doesn’t have to be “a full get up”, but just a ribbon in your hair, or a wristband.

Shona, another SES Sunbury volunteer, said she feels “a sense of pride” when she sees the community wearing orange on the day.

“Knowing that they’re all out there for you, doing something for you – that you’re a part of something bigger.”

SES Sunbury volunteers can’t wait to see you in orange on May 18.

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Complaints to go public

By Elsie Lange Hume council has voted to make the details of historical internal arbitration processes public, in a move described by one councillor as “reprisal”.

A motion introduced by councillor Jack Medcraft at a meeting on Monday, May 9, requested council reveal a swathe of previously confidential information about applications made to the Principal Councillor Conduct Registrar (PCCR). The decision follows years of internal fighting in which multiple complaints were made by councillors against one another, including eight by Trevor Dance since 2020 at a cost to ratepayers of more than $53,000.

Mr Dance was suspended from council for three months from April 29 after a finding of

“serious misconduct” in failing to comply with two lawful directions from an arbiter.

There have been multiple arbitrations between Cr Medcraft and Mr Dance.

Cr Jodi Jackson was the only one to vote against Cr Medcraft’s motion, and said she believed the underlying premise of it “may be to seek detrimental action in reprisal for a person, or persons having formalised a complaint”.

Cr Medcraft called a point of order, saying Cr Jackson was trying to “slur” his name, to which Cr Jackson responded she had not referred to anyone in particular.

Included in the information set to be presented to council before June 30 will be the total number of applications, the names of applicants and respondents, and the total costs of arbitration processes – including security

and room hire.

The motion was made possible by correspondence from Local Government Minister Shaun Leane which said council could resolve to make such information available if it chose to.

Cr Jackson also asked whether chief executive Sheena Frost was satisfied that it was lawful for council to release the information given strict privacy requirements of the PCCR, and whether the PCCR had been advised of what council was seeking to make public.

Ms Frost said the motion satisfied the PCCR requirements, and Hume governance manager Megan Kruger said while the PCCR was aware of the notice of motion, it was not up to the registrar to provide advice in that instance.

“While the registrar himself has not provided

any advice, council can feel comfortable that what is in the notice of motion does match the previous advice from the minister,” Ms Kruger said.

“It does also comply with section 125 of the [Local Government] Act, which allows council to determine whether or not confidential information can be released to the public.”

Cr Karen Sherry seconded the motion, “in the interest of accountability, transparency, and how ratepayer’s money is spent”.

Cr Jarrod Bell said he believed local government should be open, because the community have “every single right” to know “who, what, when, where, why”.

“We are a city that has no secrets to hide, I think that this notice of motion does exactly that,” Cr Bell said.

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Childcare is a hot election issue

By Elsie Lange There is no doubt there is a lack of childcare places available for kids living in McEwen, and recent data has revealed electorates with high rates of developmentally vulnerable children have a shortage childcare availability.

Fifty-one per cent of McEwen residents live in a childcare desert, which means there are more than three children vying for every childcare place.

The new report from the Mitchell Institute says 16.4 per cent of children in McEwen are classified as ‘developmentally vulnerable’.

Developmental vulnerability is measured every three years by the Australian Early Development Census, which looks at physical

health and wellbeing, social competence, emotional maturity, school-based language and cognitive skills, as well as communication and general knowledge.

Report author Dr Peter Hurley said early learning can “overcome disadvantage”, and help kids to catch up before school, but the recent findings indicated a “big problem”.

“Because there is a lot of evidence that shows children who start school behind, stay behind,” Dr Hurley said.

Liberal McEwen candidate Richard Welch said his plan to secure 20,000 jobs in the region would increase the availability of childcare, but that it was “not enough to have a childcare policy by itself”.

“We need a plan for jobs, sports facilities and

essential services that provide the bedrock for stable families and strong communities,” Mr Welch said.

“That’s why childcare is an essential part of my plan for a strong economy and a stronger future for McEwen.”

The report said all major parties are offering to subsidise rates, but policies to address issues such as geographical childcare access, low sector pay and staffing challenges were lacking.

The seat’s sitting Labor MP, Rob Mitchell, said there was “not a mum across the region who hasn’t experienced this problem”.

“Our policy will scrap the $10,560 child care subsidy cap which often sees women losing money from an extra day’s work, lift the maximum child care subsidy rate to 90 per

cent, and increase the child care subsidy rates for every family earning less than $530,000,” Mr Mitchell said.

He added that Labor would ensure a Productivity Commission review of child care.

Romsey resident Liam, who didn’t want to publish his surname, is a father of three kids, and said a lack of childcare for his five-month-old twins has prevented his wife from going back to work full-time.

“It’s just tough because in a family, especially with modern day costs of living, the opportunity to have both partners work is pretty important,” he said.

“The price of living just continues to rise.

“That’s been the biggest challenge for us, that we can only get two days’ care for the three.”

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Woodend wins the Edgy Veg Awards A meat-free gastronomic journey through the Macedon Ranges has drawn to a close and the competition between 13 cafes and 18 dishes has found its victor – Paysanne Cafe in Woodend is the Edgy Veg Awards champion.

For a month from March 25 to April 26, during the Autumn Festival, residents and visitors traversed the foodie trail in search of their favourite plant-based feed, voting along the way.

It was the much-loved cafe’s sauteed cauliflower which secured them the gong, and Macedon Ranges mayor Jennifer Anderson visited the establishment to hand them their

prize – a $1000 cheque they intend to donate to local community groups.

Anneleis Norland, from Veg Action, which is part of Macedon Ranges Sustainability Group, said the initiative was “really successful overall”.

“We had more votes than we could possibly imagine we might get,” Ms Norland said.

“A lot of the cafes said that people came in with pictures of the dishes on their phones …

They knew about the competition and they were excited to try the dishes.

“That tells us that it worked, that the promotion we did actually found an audience.”

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She said a large number of people who voted in the awards were from outside the Macedon Ranges, showing the veggie-based gospel of the awards had spread far and wide.

“When people voted they left a comment, and got some amazing comments,” Ms Norland said.

“People not only commenting on how much they’d enjoyed the dish, also a lot of people commenting that maybe they hadn’t tried plant-based food before and they were amazed how tasty and delicious the dishes were.”

It’s back to business for more than 30 exhibitors taking part in this year’s Greater Western Water (GWW) Business Expo in Sunbury.

On Thursday, May 26, local businesses will be given the chance to find new customers, learn how to improve conversations, use social media effectively, build cyber resilience, future proof their workplaces and practice networking at Hume Global Learning Centre.

The expo will bring together a panel of business leaders including ANZ’s Jac Phillips, Vic’s Food and Cuisine’s Vic Scerri, Sunbury Coaches’ Matt Baird and Family Success Stories’ Graeme Lofts, to chat about resilience and sustainable business.

Sunbury Business Association (SBA) and president Michael Osborne said the organisation is “very proud” to be presenting the program.

“Recent surveys have indicated that this type of event is what small business needs to help them get back on their feet and build strong resilient businesses,” Mr Osborne said.

“Business owners, you have asked for it and a small group of volunteers have provided the forum, so please mark it in your diary as a must attend event.”

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Election cash splash in McEwen

By Elsie Lange The major parties have promised hundreds of millions more in the marginal seat of McEwen than in neighbouring Hawke and Bendigo combined during the election campaign, a Star Weekly tally has revealed.

As of last week, Star Weekly found a combined total of at least $2.1 billion has been pledged by the major parties in McEwen, which is tipped to go down to the wire on election night as the Liberals try to claim the seat from Labor.

But in the safe Labor seat of Bendigo, with an 8.9 per cent margin, and notionally safe seat of Hawke, on a 10.2 per cent margin favouring Labor, only $3 million and $10.7 million have

been promised by both major parties.

In McEwen, the Liberal party has committed at least $1.9 billion, including the $1.6 billion Beveridge Intermodal Freight Terminal and $280 million on the Camerons Lane Interchange in Beveridge, $15 million for the Macedon Ranges Regional Sports Precinct (MRRRSP), $8.5 million on Macedon Ranges roads and $8 million for the Greenhill Sports Precinct.

Prime Minister Scott Morrison visited Beveridge on Friday, May 13 to campaign alongside Liberal candidate Richard Welch.

Labor has pledged spending of at least $165 million on five projects, including $150 million on Cameron’s Lane Interchange, $15 million on the MRRRSP and $1.5 million to address

mobile blackspots. Star Weekly has included funding from the most recent federal budget that has become an election issue.

This includes the $1.62 billion Beveridge Intermodal Freight Terminal in McEwen, which the Liberals are campaigning on at the election and Labor is yet to back, and some mental health commitments spruiked during the campaign.

Without these budget commitments, that would still mean a total of $183 million pledged by the major parties in the seat.

In Bendigo, Labor’s Lisa Chesters has promised a total of at least $3 million in projects in the lead up to the election, including $1 million to upgrade facilities at North Bendigo Recreation Reserve, $920,000 for

domestic violence crisis accommodation and $500,000 for the Golden Square Football Netball Club.

Of the $10.7 million promised by Labor in Hawke, $10 million is pledged to upgrade the Western Highway, $250,000 to upgrade Ligar Street in Sunbury and $400,000 for Federation Park in Darley.

Some commitments don’t come with a dollar figure, such as the promise of one of Labor’s Urgent Care Clinics in Sunbury, which are set to share in $135 million. Including this announcement could be expected to add a few million dollars to the tally in Hawke.

Star Weekly could not find any election promises made by Liberal candidates in Bendigo or Hawke.

Dig deep for the Red Shield Appeal On the front of the Salvation Army’s Red Shield Appeal website, a weary mother clutches her baby close, her face a reminder of the fear and fatigue so many women experience every day.

This year, the annual appeal is aimed at helping women experiencing homelessness because of family and domestic violence.

Sunbury Salvation Army Sunbury Corps’ senior minister Kimberley Featherston said any funds raised locally would be donated back into the community – directly helping the people they walk past every day.

“One of the things that I always say is that it’s the smallest amounts that add up, no matter what you can give, that’s a real gift,” Ms Featherston said.

“Whether it’s the silver coins, it doesn’t even have to be gold coins, because if everyone’s doing that it all adds up at the end to help out in the bigger picture.”

In Sunbury, the money raised will go towards buying a washing machine to be available to people who need it, to be located at St Mary’s church.

Through their services or programs, the Salvation Army helps someone every 17 seconds – the organisation says this only happens because of the public’s support of the Red Shield Appeal.

Ms Featherston said while the practical side of the Red Shield Appeal happens over a short time, there was continuing opportunities to volunteer locally.

“That might be in our emergency relief centre, helping to pack the hampers and providing them to the community,” Ms Featherston said.

To donate, visit: https://bit.ly/3yKUtWj.

It’s young people powering Music in the Sticks’ The Gig. (Supplied)

Woodend gig on the way Powered by the vision and work of Macedon Ranges youth, an exciting new music event is coming to Woodend.

Say hello to The Gig, happening on May 21 thanks to Macedon Ranges council’s Music in the Sticks Crew.

Music in the Sticks offers an opportunity for people aged 12-25 to learn the ropes of event management, performance and live music recording.

The all-ages show will feature some brilliant local talent, including Sack of Flour, Junkyard Wizards, The Seventh Circle and Miles Brennan.

Council’s Communtiy Director Maria Weiss encouraged Macedon Ranges young people to get involved and make the most of The Gig. “Young people who engage with our youth services programs have told us how isolated they have been feeling,” Ms Weiss said.

“Events such as The Gig reinvigorate our community spaces and promote the fun of live events, all while encouraging young people to socialise and reconnect with others in a safe environment.”

There will be pizza and drinks available on the night and it will be a drug, alcohol and smoke-free event happening at Woodend Community Hall from 6pm to 10pm.

Tickets are $2 and can be purchased on the door or from: mrsc.sales.ticketsearch. com/sales/salesevent/53801.

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Sunbury Salvation Army Corps senior minister Kimberley Featherston says a donation to the Red Shield Appeal is “a real gift”. (Supplied)

Community sport participation down in Hume study finds Community sports participation in Hume has significantly dropped post-COVID, a new study has found.

Research conducted by New Federation and Victoria University revealed that more than 230,000 players left their clubs across Victoria in 2020, a decline of about 27 per cent from 2019.

The study led by professors Rochelle Eime and Hans Westerbeek, examined membership records for the state’s top 10 community sports including Australian Rules Football (AFL), basketball, cricket, netball, swimming,

and tennis across all 79 Local Government Areas (LGAs).

Community sport in Melbourne’s outer growth corridors was severely impacted, with Hume showing a participation rate of 5.9 per cent compared to 10 per cent in 2019- a decline of nearly 50 per cent.

Professor Eime said participation rates in high-growth areas should be higher given their young populations.

However, they are hindered by low socio-economic status and a lack of public sports and recreation facilities.

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“There’s often the issue about whether or not there are actually sports facilities there.

It’s sort of a chicken and egg, you need the population to be able to build the facilities to then pay for the facilities but then is there land available for those facilities as well?

“So in these growth corridor areas where people are buying houses and land, it takes time to build that community.

“Families have been negatively impacted through COVID. It’s not just the membership, it’s all the other associated costs, when you actually look at it, it does add quite a

considerable amount to a familybudget.”

Hume Bombers Football Club president Avtar Singh said numbers had dropped, particularly in the younger teams.

“It’s definitely declining, at least by 20 or 30 per cent in our junior sides,” Mr Singh said.

“We’ve tried everything to bring people in, we’re promoting on social media, we’re only charging a $10 registration fee at the football club at the moment. Nothing seems to be working.”

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Top tourism nomination

Rate debt arrearing up

By Elsie Lange The little town of Mount Macedon has all the attributes of a village in a fairy tale – it’s serene, a little bit magical and secluded – which is why it’s been recognised as a nominee in the Victorian Top Tourism Town Awards.

Mount Macedon is a finalist in the Top Tiny Tourism Town category, alongside five other nominees, chosen for its proximity to wonderful nature-based experiences at Macedon Regional Park and nearby Hanging Rock.

Macedon Ranges Accommodation Association (MRAA) president Andrew Towner said the organisation was “tremendously proud” to see it recognised by the Victorian Tourism Industry Council, as it had been a difficult few years for small businesses in the region.

He called on locals to make their voices heard in the public vote open until May 31, with participants to go in the running to win a Melbourne getaway for two.

“This is a great honour for Mount Macedon, and an opportunity to remind travellers that they don’t need to travel far from home to have amazing experiences in the Macedon Ranges,” Mr Towner said.

Tourism Macedon Ranges chair Jenny Stillman said Mount Macedon is a tiny town that “punches above its weight”.

“It’s an interesting little oasis within the broader tapestry of the Macedon Ranges,” Ms Stillman said.

Macedon Ranges council also encouraged the public to cast its votes, and mayor Jennifer Anderson said the nomination was great news for attracting people back to the region.

“An increase in visitors would be a welcome boost to our local economy with both day trippers and those taking extended stays

Macedon Ranges Accommodation Association president Andrew Towner is excited to see Mount Macedon recognised as a Top Tiny Town finalist. (Damjan Janevski) 280155_01

eating, drinking and shopping while exploring Mount Macedon and surrounding villages,” Cr Anderson said.

Other categories include Top Tourism Town and Top Small Tourism Town, and the winner

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from each one will go on to represent Victoria at the national awards where they could be named one of Australia’s best.

To vote, head to: www.vtic.com.au/ toptourismtown/.

Hume council is continuing to feel the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, with $24.35 million still owed in outstanding rates.

A report to a council meeting on May 9 indicated the value of rate arrears as of March 21 this year was at $24.35 million, up $3.37 million from the previous year.

The five suburbs with the highest debt were Craigieburn, Greenvale, Sunbury, Roxburgh Park and Mickleham.

The debt includes $12.73 million (52.5 per cent) of rates raised in old debt, and $11.52 million (47.5 per cent) new debt.

Councillor Jarrod Bell said it’s important to note that up until the pandemic commenced, the council had a more proactive approach to the collection of rates and arrears, but had been more lenient in recent years.

“This report shows us just where the community is at in terms of these things, and unfortunately the picture isn’t amazing,” he said “But it is what it is, we are a community that has our fair share of trials and tribulations and I appreciate the compassion and empathy our officers go about in putting not only these reports together, but supporting our community through making sure they can get back on their feet.”

The report stated 4123 ratepayers had entered into COVID-19 arrangements with the council, with 107 previously working with council’s debt collection agency. Residential payments have continued to make up the largest portion of debts owing, with $19.28 million of the $24.35 million total arrears.

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11 dwelling plan knocked back

By Elsie Lange Riddells Creek residents are rejoicing after Macedon Ranges council rejected an 11 dwelling proposal, despite council officers recommending council grant a planning permit.

At a town planning meeting on Wednesday, May 11, council discussed the permit application at 4 Richardson Street, which received 17 objections during the period it was advertised for public comment.

It was councillor Rob Guthrie who raised the alternative motion for council to issue a notice

of refusal to the developer. “I have listened to the community and believe that council must respond by representing their views and refuse this application,” Cr Guthrie said.

Issues raised by residents during the engagement process related to neighbourhood character, density, environmental and amenity impacts, traffic and parking concerns.

However, Cr Geoff Neil was against Cr Guthrie’s amended motion, arguing the decision would ultimately be taken to the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT) and suggested a deferral of a vote for a month.

“I know that the end result is going to cost the entire community a little bit of money, and I’m not quite sure whether knocking back a unit development in total is the best way to achieve a good planning outcome,” Cr Neil said.

Cr Anne Moore rebutted Cr Neil’s assertion, and said taking an item to VCAT was a decision of an applicant, “it’s not a decision of council on what may or may not be taken to VCAT”.

“We’re here to judge an application under its merits,” Cr Moore said.

Cr Annette Death said there was a high degree of community interest in the issue, and it had been made “very clear” residents felt the

development was “excessive”.

“This does not mean that infill housing diversity is not important, as one resident said and I quote, ‘Most residents of Richardson Street accept that development is inevitable, inevitable does not mean acceptable’,” Cr Death said.

In a local Facebook group, Save Riddells Creek, residents commented on an update by Cr Annette Death following the meeting.

“Woohoo common sense has won in this instance. Let’s hope [VCAT] also show some sense, however that isn’t always the case unfortunately,” one resident said.

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16-year-old Sage has been named a finalist in the Environmental Music Prize. (Supplied)

Environmental warrior up for prize “When the chorus drops, the voice of the youth breaks through, looking for a light at the end of the tunnel,” Sage said.

“I wanted this track to sound different to anything else on the radio, lyrically and sonically.”

Voting is now open to the public until Sunday, May 15.

To listen to all the finalists and vote, head to: https://environmentalmusicprize.com/

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“It’s a dream come true to be a finalist in this competition, especially given how much I put into the vision and making of this project and its climate message.”

Sage, who describes her music as “futuristic folk”, said her entry song Voices began as an acoustic protest piece written after participating in her first school strike for climate rally.

The song has evolved into a dynamic, punchy, raucous call to arms, punctuated with synth and a gritty drum beat – it’s powerful to say the least.

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A Macedon Ranges teen has been shortlisted for the Australia-wide Environmental Music Prize, the world’s first celebrating artists who inspire action on climate and conservation.

Sage Roadknight, 16, is up against 23 other finalists vying for the $20,000 award – alongside big names like Paul Kelly, Eskimo Joe, King Stingray and Jess Ribeiro.

“After finding out about the competition a week before entries closed, I took some time off school and worked day and night to complete the hand drawn animation,” Sage said.

Ten thousand brown trout have been released into Lauriston Reservoir to start this year’s season, in the beginning of a huge catch for recreational fishers in central Victoria.

The state government made the announcement on Friday, May 6, which was funded by recreational fishing licence fees and the government’s $35 million Go Fishing Victoria plan.

The fish were grown near Eildon, at the Victorian Fisheries Authority’s Snobs Creek hatchery.

In a statement, the government said the reservoir was one of several lakes near Kyneton to share in the nation-wide “record-breaking” stocking effort of 10 million fish in a year.

Fishing and Boating Minister Melissa Horne said inland fishing is popular throughout the Macedon Ranges, which is why they were investing in stocking.

“Fishing and boating are not only a popular past time, but they are also a big contributor to the economy and draw in Victorians to regional towns from across the state,” Ms Horne said.

The government said the reservoir, with its long stocking history, already offers great fishing for stocked trout and redfin that breed naturally in the water.

“The stocked Murray cod and golden perch, first released in 2019, will be approaching catchable size too, creating a year-round fishery with trout in the cooler months and native fish during summer,” the government said.

The government and Coliban Water have also worked together to improve boating access at Lauriston in 2019, by giving kayaks, canoes, and boats with electric motors the go-ahead to use the lake.

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Hume to update waste notices

By Matthew Sims Hume council has taken a step towards improving the readability of illegal dumping notices and other notices to make it easier for all members of the community to read notices and access waste collection services.

Meadow Valley ward councillor Karen Sherry passed a notice of motion at council’s meeting on Monday, May 9 to request that council officers investigate ways to improve the readability and usefulness of illegal dumping of rubbish notices and similar notices that council

issues to residents and advise councillors of what changes to the notices will occur.

“This was brought to my attention from a resident who got one of our notices,” she said.

“I looked at it and I thought, this could do with a bit of work.”

Cr Sherry said the notice was in English, did not include a link to Hume services, did not reference multilingual telephone services and did not include QR codes.

“Council is always looking at ways to improve how it communicates with residents,” she said.

“The illegal dumping rubbish notices that

council uses to educate residents and notify residents about how they can access waste collection services hasn’t been updated for a while.

“I look forward to learning about how this and other notices that council uses on a regular basis can be updated to make it easier to read and more useful in helping our community to access services.”

Hume council has continued to encourage the community to report any sightings of illegally dumped waste online at www.hume. vic.gov.au/Your-Services/Report-an-issue.

Every year, between October 1 and September 30, all residential ratepayers and those renting homes within Hume can access: • Two free at-home hard waste collections; • Two free passes to the tip or resource recovery centres; • Four Hume Clean Days; • Unlimited e-waste recycling; and • Access to Hume Recycling Stations.

Details: www.hume.vic.gov.au/Residents/ Wa ste-a nd-E nv i ron ment / Wa ste/ You roptions-for-waste-disposal

Feeding the community The concept of food relief is coming up a lot lately – the rising cost of living has made it that way – and its organisations like Sunbury’s Multicultural Resource Hub (MRH) keeping the region’s diverse communities afloat.

For months, the MRH has delivered food packages to multicultural and faith communities thanks to state government funding as part of its Priority Response to Multicultural Communities program.

MRH community development and program advisor Shammi Parekh said with current price increases, the hub found communities were seeking groceries above all else.

“Everybody has suffered one way or another, whether it’s been loss of job, hours being reduced, or people dealing with isolation and not getting out there in the field of shopping and meeting people,” Ms Parekh said.

The program is set to wrap up at the end of May, but Ms Parekh said it had been hugely successful, with registrations for the packages

made through Facebook or word of mouth.

“We are finding there are a lot of people out there who are struggling in silence too,” Ms Parekh said.

“When we are visiting them, we are reconnecting with them and staying in contact with them to make sure that they’re not alone, and if there are services they require, or support, we try to link them to those services.”

Sunbury MP Josh Bull said multicultural communities had been disproportionately affected by the pandemic and the program was about providing “tailored support” to people doing it tough.

“We’ve already rolled out millions in support over the past year – for food, clothing, emergency relief – but also ensuring organisations on the ground strengthen and build their networks, so that no one is left alone,” Mr Bull said.

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The fireworks committee of the Woodend Winter Arts Festival. Pictured are: David Rivers, Greg Hayward, Jacqueline Ogeil and Angela Whiteley. (Supplied)

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Fireworks make a return Woodend will soon welcome back one of the region’s most treasured events.

The Woodend Winter Arts Festival, running from June 10-13, will kick off with a fireworks display – happening for the first time since 2019.

The free fireworks event will include a live performance from the acclaimed vocal ensemble, The Melbourne Octet, with food vans to provide yummy meals to attendees.

Festival artistic director and founder Jacqueline Ogeil said organisers were excited to welcome visitors from near and far to Woodend for the program.

“In addition to welcoming two world-class ensembles and high profile guest speakers to Woodend during the festival, a highlight will definitely be our fireworks display on the Friday night,” Ms Ogeil said.

“Much-loved by the community, it promises to be a fun night out for all ages.”

Other highlights of the festival include a concert from the Australian Romantic Classic Orchestra performing Schubert’s Octet and award-winning documentary filmmaker Michael Dillon will present his film ‘A Little Bit Mongolian’.

There will also be a discussion with Sarah Krasnostein about her recent Quarterly Essay ‘Not Waving, Drowning’ and an a-capella performance by Ensemble Gombert.

The 2022 event will be run at reduced capacity in light of the ongoing COVID-19 situation, with one of the main festival hubs, St Ambrose Hall, closed for renovations.

The festival will be back up and running at full capacity in 2023.

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Finn sticking with the Liberals

By Elsie Lange Western Metropolitan MP and Bulla resident Bernie Finn has ruled out leaving the Victorian Liberal party despite resigning as opposition whip after posting controversial anti-abortion comments to social media.

Last week, Mr Finn wrote on Facebook that he was “praying” for abortion to be banned in Australia, and “killing babies is criminal” in response to the leak of a draft decision which indicated the United States may overturn Roe v Wade.

Responding to a comment that abortion

might be necessary in the case of sexual assault, Mr Finn said “Babies should not be killed for the crime of his or her parent”.

On May 10, when asked if any further action will be taken against Mr Finn, opposition leader Matthew Guy said “that’s not where my focus is”.

Mr Finn has long been a vocal opponent of abortion laws in Victoria and attends the March for Babies rally in Melbourne each year.

He told journalists on his way into parliament on May 10 there had been “a degree of disloyalty involved”, but that he didn’t feel abandoned by his party.

He doubled down on his anti-abortion stance

and said “everybody should be given a chance”, and that he didn’t believe his position would damage the party ahead of the November state election.

“They have been my views for 45 years and I’ve been in parliament for 23 years, so if they haven’t hurt us now, I doubt if they will hurt us in the lead up to November,” Mr Finn said.

Despite speculation, Mr Finn said he wanted to remain a part of the Liberal party.

Mr Finn shared another controversial pro-life image last week, alongside the caption “For those desperately in need of a basic biology lesson. Mother and baby: two distinct individual

human beings”.

Minister for Women Gabrielle Williams said it was time the opposition leader “showed some leadership and deals with Mr Finn”.

“His recent comments showed an appalling lack of respect for women and completely disregards the trauma experienced by victims of sexual assault – instead prioritising the decisions of perpetrators over the needs of women victims of crime,” Ms Williams said. “We support all women to make choices that are right for them – women have the right to access reproductive services safely, legally and with dignity.”

Sharing seeds to save Right now, most people can’t believe their eyes when they see the cost of a head of lettuce is $5, or even a cauliflower for $6.

The Macedon Ranges Seed Savers (MRSS) group is encouraging the community to grow their own, with their help.

The organisation is one of many across the country, with the noble cause of sharing seeds around so that everyone can benefit from their own gardens.

MRSS secretary Lyn Godfrey said with the cost of fruit and veggies so high, knowing how to grow your own has become “more and more important”.

“Price rises recently have been quite significant, so the more you can grow yourself, the better,” Ms Godfrey said.

“From the point of view of availability too, I think a lot of the shortages in supply in COVID showed us that the more that we can produce ourselves, locally, the better.”

Using a Facebook group and leaving seed parcels at various local pick up points, Ms Godfrey said there is a “tremendous spirit” of generosity.

“People not only sharing their seeds and pants, but also sharing information. It’s a good way to find out what you need to know,” she said.

The MRSS most recent endeavour has been a garlic planting project, planted at Bolitho Community Garden at Riddells Creek Uniting Church in memory of Barry Tarrant.

Ms Crocker said Seed Savers groups will be important going into the future in tackling food crises, and also contribute to mitigating the emission of fossil fuels.

“We can have greater local self-reliance, which is very important. It’s important for each community to have its own independence and resilience against any changes that may take place,” Ms Godfrey said.

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Hume to offer graffiti ‘carrot’

By Elsie Lange Hume council will explore locations where graffiti can be practiced, using a “carrot method”, to deal with the cost of its removal across the municipality and encourage less antisocial tagging.

Councillor Sam Misho raised the general business item at a council meeting on Monday, May 9, and said graffiti was a “never ending phenomena” which council should not just tackle with the “stick method”.

“I believe that we can use certain measures that will reduce this unwanted practice and ultimately prove advantageous for us.

“By constructing walls in certain and suitable parks around the municipality, where people interested in such activity can go for their life.”

His suggestion was for council personnel to attend the sites on a regular basis to repaint the walls to create a blank canvas for artists.

He proposed it would ensure the confinement of the practice to the allocated

spaces, with individuals identified so council can “educate and inspire” by giving them artistic role models in turn producing a “different level of artistry”.

“I also believe that the provision of parks, without active and engaging programs, will not be fruitful,” Cr Misho said.

Cr Jarrod Bell welcomed Cr Misho’s motion and said it created opportunities to encourage and celebrate street art, and could even save council money down the track in creating murals.

Cr Jack Medcraft, who has been a fierce opponent of graffiti and tagging, said the proposed idea might end up uncovering exciting local talent.

“We should really have a competition and see how we go getting the artists from the [Hume], and pick out some walls, and say ‘Here it is, here, you can be dubbed the number one proper tagger, instead of being the idiot tagger that most of them are’,” he said.

He added that putting “meaning” into the project would “give them a different avenue”.

Cancer fundraising goal Breast cancer survivor and Diggers Rest resident Jennifer Dy-Tiapco is proud to be taking part in a campaign to raise money for the Breast Cancer Network Australia (BCNA).

The 66-year-old was first diagnosed with cancer in 2000. In January this year, it came back, and resulted in her having a mastectomy on the same breast where the tumor was removed.

Ms Dy-Tiapco said she is proud to be part of the Bakers Delight Pink Bun campaign, which gives 100 per cent of its Fun Bun sales to the BCNA. She said she wanted to tell people impacted by breast cancer that it “is not the end of the world”.

“Early detection is the key to get the best treatment for recovery,” Ms Dy-Tiapco said.

“Thinking positive is the best way to handle this. That’s my opinion.

“Having cancer twice didn’t make me feel scared or worried. I know I am in good hands.

Trust your doctors and always ask questions,” she said.

Ms Dy-Tiapco said she wanted to thank the BCNA for giving her the opportunity to share her recovery journey.

“I acknowledge all [BCNA’s] work and I hope [BCNA will] be given the power to continue [BCNA’s] involvement in supporting our community,” she said.

Bakers’ Delight BCNA fundraising campaign finishes on May 18, but donations to the organisation are welcome all-year-round.

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Jennifer Dy-Tiapco is part of this year’s Bakers Delight Pink Bun campaign. (Supplied)

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By Jessica Micallef The first concept design for the new-look Gap Road level crossing in Sunbury has been released.

Gap Road will be lowered under the rail line to preserve the character of the heritage-listed Sunbury station.

Construction on the project was brought forward to begin this year, with the level crossing expected to be removed by late 2022, and the remaining works completed in 2023 – two years ahead of the initial 2025 completion date.

About 19,000 vehicles pass through the Gap

Road level crossing each day, with the number expected to reach 27,000 in 2026, according to state government data.

A three-week community consultation period was held in November last year for the public to provide feedback on the design, landscaping and public artworks for the new level crossing.

Sunbury MP Josh Bull said more than 170 residents contributed to the preliminary design.

“The level crossing will be gone for good by the end of 2022, with a road under rail design as promised,” he said.

“This year we will see site investigations continuing as well as some early works, with

the majority of major construction towards the end of 2022.”

The level crossing removal is being delivered in conjunction with the $2.1 billion Sunbury line upgrade, which includes platform extensions, train stabling modifications and rail track power upgrades at Sunbury station to enable bigger and more modern trains to run on the line.

The line is expected to transport up to 113,000 passengers in peak hours every week when the Metro Tunnel is open.

“We promised to remove this crossing by 2025, but this vital project has been fast tracked to synchronise works between the level

crossing removal and the $2.1 billion Sunbury line upgrade,” Mr Bull said.

“It means we will only need to close the line for an extended period of time once, rather than twice, resulting in less disruption and a level crossing-free Sunbury three years ahead of schedule.

“This is a critical project that will improve safety and ease congestion in the heart of our community and it is time to get it done.”

The Gap Road level crossing will be the fourth crossing removed on the Sunbury line and is one of 75 “dangerous and congested” level crossings in Melbourne to be gone by 2025.

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Suburban newspapers snubbed A federal government $10 million fund for regional newspapers has again “disappointingly” snubbed outer-suburban media publishers, says the head of Star Weekly.

The Public Interest News Gathering funding round would address steeply-rising newsprint costs faced by publishers, Communications Minister Paul Fletcher announced on May 9.

Newsprint costs are expected to rise by up to 80 per cent from July 1 due to multiple worldwide factors including international demand, COVID, the war in Ukraine, rising input costs in Europe, oil prices and global shipping issues, the government stated.

Star Weekly general manager Paul Thomas

called on the government to include “smaller outer suburban groups” such as Mornington Peninsula News Group, Star Weekly and Star News Group newspapers.

“What is disappointing here is that it appears that the government is only committing to regional newspapers, yet the cost pressures and the importance of newspapers operating in the fringe areas of capital cities are even greater.”

The federal government’s recent round of a $10 million cadetship grant and so far $50 million in Public Interest News Gathering grants only supported regional media, Mr Thomas noted. “This announcement from Minister Fletcher comes at a pivotal period for

all newspaper publishers, given the massive increasing costs of newsprint. “It is now vital that the government and the opposition commit to the recent recommendations of the lower house committee’s inquiry into Australia’s regional newspapers.” In response, the Labor opposition has pledged a “principles-based” and “evidence-informed” support package for media, “including funding to address the newsprint crisis”. “Around Australia, regional and community media publishers and broadcasters face great uncertainty as a result of Scott Morrison’s failure to provide policy coherence or a stable set of measures to support the local media that millions of Australians

rely on,” a spokesperson said.

A spokesperson for Mr Fletcher said the government would “move quickly to consult on and finalise the guidelines” of the impending support package. “As this will include eligibility criteria, we have no further comment.”

Mr Fletcher said the new round of funding would be delivered “urgently” after the May 21 election, if the Coalition government was returned.

“Payments (are) expected to be made from July 1 when newsprint prices are due to increase. Funding will be contingent on no newspaper closures or job losses due to the increased newsprint prices.”

Work starts on road rebuild

Captain Paul Daley said all officers and members of Sunbury CFA pass heartfelt condolences to ex-Captain Peter Daley. Right: Sunbury CFA ex-Captain Peter Daley (left) dedicated his life to the service. (Pictures: Supplied)

Sunbury CFA stalwart will be missed Ex-Sunbury Country Fire Authority (CFA) Captain Peter Daley dedicated his life to the service as both a volunteer and employee, and his sad passing in early May will be felt across the community.

Mr Daley – or Pete, as he was known around the station – first joined Sunbury CFA in 1979 as a junior, and is said to have shaped, through his hard work and dedication, what the Sunbury Fire Brigade is today.

Sunbury CFA captain Paul Brown said Mr Daley “had been around forever”.

“He started brigade life 41 years ago, he held pretty much every officer’s position within the brigade, but then he finally became captain,” Mr Brown said. “To be able to follow in people like Pete’s footsteps is an honour.”

Mr Brown said Mr Daley was a “cornerstone” of the brigade and that everyone either knew

him or knew of him.

“He was a larger than life character, he wore his heart on his sleeve and said it as it was,” Mr Brown said.

At a Hume council meeting on May 9, councillor Jarrod Bell paid his respects to Mr Daley, and said he “gave his all” to keeping the community safe in times of emergency and crisis, not only locally, but across Victoria.

Mr Daley held the roles of CFA communications officer between 1994-96, as fifth lieutenant from 1996-98 and as fourth lieutenant in 1999. He was then elected as second lieutenant from 1999-2001, and in 2001 was elected as the captain of the Sunbury Fire Brigade.

“A position which he held with great pride until June 2003,” Cr Bell said.

After his captaincy, Mr Daley became

brigade manager, as well as the fifth deputy group officer for the Hume group. He was awarded his CFA long service badge in 1991, the CFA clasp in 1999 and his national medal for 15 years of service in 2001.

He was also a life member of the Sunbury Fire Brigade and his major passion in the brigade was his involvement in the Urban Firefighting Competition team, Cr Bell said.

Mr Daley’s funeral will be held at Sunbury Uniting Church, at 11am on Friday, May 20.

Mr Brown said all the officers and members of Sunbury CFA passed their heartfelt condolences to Mr Daley’s family.

“Rest easy Pete, you have answered your last call, we will take it from here,” Mr Brown said.

Construction of four kilometres of Melbourne-Lancefield Road will start in mid-May, with speed temporarily reduced to 40km/h within the zone.

The road surface between Bolinda Creek Bridge and Mullalys Road in Bolinda will be removed and the road foundations will be completely rebuilt, according to the state government.

Macedon MP Mary-Anne Thomas said the government had “prioritised” the works on the road.

“I want to thank road users for their patience. This project will deliver the road rebuild our community has called for,” Ms Thomas said.

The government said the entire section of the road will be resurfaced to improve the journey for the 6000 vehicles using it everyday, with vegetation along the side of the road trimmed to increase visibility.

Traffic is set to be restricted to one lane in the work zone, and the government advises road users to allow an extra five to 10 minutes travel time.

Roads and Road Safety Minsiter Ben Carroll said crews were working hard to repair roads across the state, including in the Macedon Ranges, to ensure local drivers and visitors have safer journeys.

“We know how important this road is to the community, which is why we are getting on with delivering these vital upgrades,” Mr Carroll said.

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New food tech centre officially opens at Salesian College A new food studies centre at Salesian College was opened by Sunbury MP Josh Bull at the end of last month, in the first stage of an exciting three-part development.

The food centre includes two kitchens, two classrooms, a preparation area and an outdoor ampitheatre, partly by a $5 million Victorian government grant which was matched by the college. According to the college, the design and modern facilities would provide opportunities for “educational innovation”, and enable students to develop skills and “familiarise themselves with concepts and industries relevant to modern times.

The next stages of the development will include a science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics (STEAM) center and a Wood

and Manufacturing Design Learning centre.

Stage two of the development, a multi-level STEAM centre, is expected to begin soon and the third stage to start later this year.

Salesian College principal Mark Brockhus said the development of the learning spaces “will provide invaluable opportunities for future focused learning and teaching”.

Mr Bull said there were “entire, thriving, growth industries today that didn’t exist a generation ago”.

“And there will be new careers emerging that don’t exist today,” Mr Bull said. “Students need modern learning environments to keep pace, and to thrive in this exciting future.”

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A new food tech centre has opened at Salesian. Pictured right are Sunbury MP Josh Bull and Salesian College principal Mark Brockhus opening. College. (Pictures: Supplied)

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Handyman is John of all trades John Warren is a curious man, dabbling in a number of pastimes over the years. He speaks with Helena Abdou about how his various outlets have helped him overcome a battle with depression.

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ohn Warren was only young when he lost his father to suicide. Years later, his brother took his own life after a battle with schizophrenia. Not long after, John’s sister followed.

He lost three family members to suicide and was scared he would fall victim to the unrelenting grasp of depression.

“Because of the depression that I went through, that sort of made it a bit tougher because I thought oh maybe it’s my time to kick it too.

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Born in Albert Park, and raised in Broadmeadows, John is one of five children.

He later moved to Jacana, where he met his wife Carol. The pair have been married for 50-odd years.

He has two sons, Paul and Adam, who he says are his whole world.

“I love my boys and I’m proud of the men that they are. They’ve done really well for themselves.”

Sadly, John didn’t have the same loving relationship with his father.

“In those days, men were pretty hard on kids ... I suppose I’ve got bad memories as far as my dad goes,” John says.

“I think that happened right up to the age

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of 15 and I looked him in the eyes one day and I go, well, you’re not going to break me anymore, he realised what he was doing. And I thought how stupid is this. I will never do this to my kids in the future, it was a lesson that I learned.”

John wasn’t very fond of school and left at the age of 15.

“I didn’t have it in me to do school but I was always very good with my hands. On the exact same day I left school, my mum made me get a job at the grocery shop, where I packed shelves for about two years.

“And then I knew a minister where I used

to go to a church and he said to me, ‘I can get you an apprenticeship as a wood machinist’, which is a person who deals with operating machines and builds wardrobes, cabinets and that sort of stuff. So I did that for five years as an apprentice.”

He went on to work at Hillcrest Secondary College in Broadmeadows as a wood machinist for 17 years before injuring his back.

“I had a back injury and I collapsed the three discs in my lower back. That put me out of work for the rest of my life actually,” he says.

It was then that John fell into depression, but he didn’t let that stop him.

“I figured I need to try and do something with my life instead of just sitting around doing nothing. So I went back to school for four years and I learned how to do computers and stuff like that.”

John describes himself as a curious type of man, having dabbled in a number of different activities over his lifetime.

“I went to church for about five or six years, tried a few different churches to see what the difference was. Enjoyed partying and swimming a fair bit. I did a bit of horse riding and I got into obedience work for about five years with my German shepherd and won a few prizes.”

“It was all just an outlet.

“Carol turned to me and said, ‘what are you going to do next?’ And I said ‘I’m going to buy a Harley’, and so I did.”

After his back injury, John sold his bike and turned towards passion projects as a way to keep himself occupied.

“I got into playing with old cars and building old cars and I probably got about seven old cars at home.”

His latest project that drew the attention of his neighbourhood and strangers was his ‘crazy caravan,’ a fully furnished piece of art he built.

“That took me about six months to build and I was hoping to get away with the wife but then she got a bit ill so I’m hoping to sell it.”

The father-of-two has a positive outlook on life and encourages everyone around him to do the same.

“I’m back on top and full of laughter, enjoying the grandkids that I love. It could have gone the other way for me but I’m glad it didn’t,” he said.

“Put a smile on your face and keep pushing through because the next day it becomes better.”

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The Macedon Region Water Authority has described the Telegraph’s revelation of recommendations on possible future water supplies, adopted by the Authority in a closed meeting on April 1, as “dangerous”.

Drinking in the streets may be banned in the Macedon Ranges shire to help curb unruly behaviour.

Local tourism operators have thrown their support behind a Hume-wide winter music festival.

Craft by design: A growing demand for hand-made toys and knick-knacks means more and more craft-makers, like Kerry Scheen, are taking to social media to sell their wares, reports Claire Knox.

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New old time dance Kyneton Learn a bit of new old time dance in Kyneton at St Mary’s Hall on Friday, May 20. Everyone is welcome to get their dance shoes on for family rhythm music from 7.30-11pm. Admission is $8 and a plate of supper would be appreciated.

■ Julie, 0400 126 870 or John 0400 908 401

Biggest Morning Tea in Gisborne Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea will be celebrated in Gisborne on Thursday, May 19 at 10am at the Masonic Lodge Hall, cnr of Aitken and Fisher streets. Local naturopath Leisa Blanch will speak, and there it will also feature a raffle and trading table. Admission is a donation at the door. The event is sponsored by St Paul’s Anglican Guild and Gisborne Friends of Vision Australia.

■ Elaine, 5428 2522

Colin Gough having a great time at the Morning Melodies at Iramoo Community Centre. (Damjan Janevski) 280248_01

Kays Classic Fashions Parade Hosted by the Gisborne Uniting church, the Winter Fashion Parade by Kays Classic Fashions is happening on Monday, May 23 at 1.30pm at the church in Brantome Street, Gisborne. Great brands, low prices, at sizes 10-24 and a special rack are all drawcards. Entry is $10, which includes afternoon tea and door prizes.

■ Maree, 5428 3852

Sunbury badminton fun The Sunbury Badmintion Club has a new extra playing time of Wednesdays, 10am-noon. All are welcome to attend at Clarke Oval Stadium, 49 Riddell Road, with equipment provided and coaching available.

Playing for the first time is free.

■ sunburybc@gmail.com

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

Sylvia, 0417 170 142

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

are welcome to join this class and enhance their skills as they create their own handmade greeting cards, suitable for all occasions. Cost: $5; everything is supplied.

■ 9747 8576

Bacchus Marsh Market Food handling course

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

Melton South Community Centre is running its next Food Handlers (HLTFSE001) course, along with Food Safety Supervisor (HLTFSE005 & HLTFSE007), on Saturday, June 4. These nationally recognised qualifications are valid for three years, and are essential for anyone working with food.

Cost: Food handlers $65/$60 concession; food safety supervisor: $90/$85 concession.

■ 9747 8576

Garden club

Botanic Gardens Day

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

Friends of Melton Botanic Garden are hosting a fun-filled event at the Melton Botanic Garden from 10am to 2pm on Sunday, May 29. There will be guided tours, the Lions Club Bacchus Marsh train, plant sales, children’s activities and entertainment from the Greater Western Community Band.

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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

Sunbury Seniors 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

Sunbury Ladies Probus Club 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

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

sponge cake and decorate it using a variety of icing and piping techniques. Cost: $115/$110 concession.

■ 9747 8576

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

Take weight off naturally

Sunshine Community Brass

Struggling to lose weight? Struggling to get motivated? Want to try and do it in a friendly and less stressful atmosphere?

Come and join TOWN (Take Weight Off Naturally) every Tuesday at 6pm at the Darlingsford Barn, Darlingsford Boulevard, Melton.

■ Catherine, 0416 612 517 or Bob, 0411 824 739

Sunshine Community Brass is looking for new members to join its vibrant band of musicians. With over 90 years of history, the band is looking to grow for the future.

Sunshine Community Brass is currently looking for trumpet and percussion players.

We rehearse Tuesday nights from 7:30pm, 45 Furlong Road, North Sunshine.

■ Andrew, 0419 444 620

Card making classes

Cake decorating

Melton South Community Centre is running an Intermediate Card Making class on Monday, May 23, between 10.30am-noon.

People who already have some experience

Cake Decorating for Beginners returns to Melton South Community Centre in term two (Thursday, May 19 to June 9, 6-8.30pm). Learn how to create a classic

A monthly market will return to Bacchus Marsh starting from this Saturday. Bacchus Marsh Alive will host a variety of stalls, food trucks and family fun at Maddingley Park Reserve for residents to enjoy. The market will run on the second Saturday of every month from 9am until 2pm. Residents are encouraged to bring a picnic blanket and invite their family and friends for a fun day out.

Boomerang Bags Bacchus Marsh Boomerang Bags Bacchus Marsh makes reusable shopping bags from rescued fabric. They’re looking for people to cut, sew, iron and market our bags. Meets on the first Sunday each month at the Darley Neighbourhood House 2pm-4pm. Find the Facebook group for more details.

Melton Bridge Club The Melton Bridge Club has recommenced weekly social Bridge sessions at the Melton Library on Fridays from 10am-noon. Come along to play an exciting, social card game and have loads of fun. Bridge offers the suspense of poker, the cerebral qualities of chess and the excitement of athletic sports, all in a relaxed and social setting. If you like playing cards this is for you.

■ Rosemary, 0407 894 817 or Ros at the lIbrary.

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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2. In a recent county cricket match, Ben Stokes smashed how many sixes in his brutal 161 for Durham?

3. Which is the only team to have competed in every season of the Formula One World Championship?

4. Australian soccer player Sam Kerr scored how many goals in Chelsea's victory in the Women’s Super League final?

12. Norwegian soccer star Erling Haaland recently transferred to which English Premier League team for a sum of $91 million?

5. The infamous 'hand of god' goal by Diego Maradona occurred in which soccer World Cup?

13. Aussie Steelers, and Aussie Spirit are the nicknames of the men's, and women's national teams in what sport?

6. After a heavy loss earlier in the season, which AFL coach apologised to his players following his scathing criticism of them?

7. Which former Australian tennis player has won the most doubles titles in Wimbledon history?

8. Which current Indian batsman has scored 43 One Day International centuries in his career so far?

9. Which US city recently made its debut as a host of a Formula One Grand Prix?

10. The winner of the Indy 500 motor race is traditionally presented with which drink after the event is finished?

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11. Which is the only Australian state not home to an AFL team?

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14. Which golfer has claimed to have lost over $50 million through gambling, according to an upcoming biography?

15. What Brisbane Heat star was recently told his contract would not be renewed for the 2022/23 season?

20. Which team won the final championship of the now disbanded Australian Baseball League that ran from 1989 to 1999?

16. What was the name of the John Bertrand-skippered racing yacht that won the 1983 America's Cup?

21. Which US city has sporting teams known as the Chiefs and Royals?

22. Rising tennis star Carlos Alcaraz Garfia is from which country?

17. Which A-League men's club finished on top of the ladder for the 2021-22 regular season?

18. Jayden Adams was awarded the 2021-22 season Most Valuable Player for which sporting league?

19. Who holds the record for highest individual Test cricket score, with an innings of 400 not out, against England in 2004?

23. How many West Coast Eagles players were ultimately fined by the club for attending a nightclub after their match against Richmond?

24. What Australian women’s representative team recently played Fiji in their first match in 956 days?

25. How many NSW-based rugby league teams are there in the NRL? 26. Who is the only country to win a Gold Medal at every Winter Olympic Games?

27. Which horse won the 2022 Kentucky Derby?

28. The Florida Panthers finished with the most wins in the 2021-22 season of which sporting league?

29. How many of the 18 AFLW teams have a female head coach?

30. Which Melbourne Storm star will miss a third consecutive State of Origin series through injury?

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Smart SUV for the whole family

By Ewan Kennedy, Marque Motoring

seven-seat models It has lane- and road-departure warnings, there’s blind-spot monitoring is fitted to the VTi X and up models. If you’re driving another model you will have to pay attention to what’s happening rather than having the car do it for you.

What Honda calls ‘Lane Watch’ is a blind spot camera that gives a picture on the interior screen when you turn on the blinker. However, it’s only on the passenger side, presumably because Honda feels the driver has better vision on their side. Can’t say we liked the way it works, so I used the usual turn of my head to check before changing lanes.

Honda CR-V VTi L7 is a seven-seat SUV that is one of many models within the comprehensive range. It’s aimed at those who need to carry plenty of people, often including children either on everyday running about, though it’s the sort of vehicle that can be used on holiday trips as well.

Keep in mind that if you do carry seven the luggage capacity is severely limited. Check for yourself be taking the family along while you are choosing which SUV you’re going to buy and making sure how they all fit in. At the same time have the little ones have a good view out to the side.

Driving Styling The designers have sensibly kept practicality in mind when penning CR-V but have managed to give it a pretty styling look. All who commented on it during our test period liked the shape.

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CR-V 2.0 Vi 2WD: $35,300

The front seats are wide and comfortable and are shaped to provide support during fairly spirited cornering.

The second-row seats have plenty of space to accommodate two adults or teens who are growing up fast. And the centre seat is wide enough to be reasonably comfortable.

There’s a fold-down centre arm rest with drink holders, directional air vents provide a good flow. There are pockets behind both front seats, and bottle holders in each door.

The rearmost seats are reasonably spacious but aren’t all that easy to get into. At least for adults, the kids will love them and will chose to sit way back there as far from the parents as possible!

Ahead of the driver is a part-digital instrument cluster, with a 7.0-inch touchscreen sitting out from the dashboard.

There is a phone-shaped shelf in the centre console, large drink holders and a deep centre stowage as well as big door bins.

CR-V 1.5 VTi 2WD: $38,300 CR-V 1.5 VTi 7 2WD: $40,300 CR-V 1.5 VTi X 2WD: $41,200 CR-V 1.5 VTi L7 2WD: $48,700 CR-V 1.5 VTi L AWD: $45,500 CR-V 1.5 VTi LX AWD: $53,200

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

Infotainment Android Auto and wired Apple CarPlay are standard in the CR-V model, as is satellite navigation with traffic updates.

all the way from 2000 to 5000 revs.

The CR-V’s engine sits beside a CVT automatic that keeps the revs at exactly the right place all the time.

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Honda CR-V has a five-star ANCAP rating.

There are front, front-side and curtain airbags, the latter extending to the third row in

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Driving on smooth roads, these Hondas are quiet and unflustered, indeed there was near silence from the tyres on motorways. Some coarse-chip surfaces added significant noise, but not to an uncomfortable level.

Comfort is good and the seats supported well, even over long distances.

Steering is light and responsive, it’s safe and forgiving in tight cornering if you push it hard. Obviously, it’s not intended to be driven that way, but it’s nice to know should you want to give it a fang. Honda has a long history in motor sport, whether it’s on two wheels or four.

The cruise control is easy to set up and adjust on the move.

Honda CR-V’s engine has a minimum of turbo lag. The transmission is always in the correct ratio - which is hardly a surprise given that it has an infinite number of ‘gears’ between the lowest and highest ratios in the automatic.

If you’re not used to driving a continuously variable transmission you may initially not like the way it operates. However, you will become accustomed to it and appreciate the added performance and fuel saving it provides.

Fuel consumption on our 500-plus kilometres of testing was in the seven to eight litres per hundred kilometres around town and in the suburbs. On the motorways it dropped to an impressively low five to six litres per hundred.

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Solid wins on the board for Kyneton, Gisborne Kyneton knocked off Golden Square, while Gisborne continued on its winning ways in the Bendigo Football League.

It was a big weekend for the two Macedon Ranges teams, with the Tigers taking their first scalp of the season beating Golden Square.

It was a match that always seemed destined to go down to the final siren, with nothing separating the two teams all day.

Seven points was the biggest margin at any of the breaks, with the Tigers trailing by two points at the last break.

Both teams had scoring opportunities in the last quarter, but it was the Tigers who made the most of theirs.

With four goals to two in the final quarter, the Tigers got the win 15.5 (95)-12.16 (88).

Cameron Manuel kicked five goals for the Tigers, while Benjamin Cameron kicked four of his own.

James Orr and Dean Bartrop were named the Tigers best.

The win was the Tigers third for the season and moves them to fifth on the ladder.

Gisborne continued on its way against South Bendigo on Saturday.

It was an even first quarter, with the Bulldogs leading by a goal at quarter time.

From there it was all the Bulldogs.

Seven goals in the second quarter broke open the game, with the margin increasing to 46 points at the main break.

The lead extended in the third quarter, with the Bulldogs saving their best to last in the final quarter.

Eight last quarter goals were the icing on the cake in the 23.14 (152)-7.4 (46) win.

Braidon Blake, Josh Kemp and Scott Walsh were named the Bulldogs best.

In other results, Kangaroo Flat beat Castlemaine, 11.15 (81)-6.7 (43).

Strathfieldsaye had a day out against Maryborough, winning 33.21 (219)-1.5 (15).

Sandhurst will host Eaglehawk on Saturday in the only game on the second weekend of the split round.

The following round Gisborne will play Kangaroo Flat, while Kyneton will play Eaglehawk.

In the netball, Gisborne and Kyneton both got wins.

The Tigers got their second win of the season, beating Golden Square, 54-40.

Gisborne had little trouble against South Bendigo, winning 55-36.

The Bulldogs sit second on the ladder, while Kyneton sits in sixth spot a game outside the top five.

Kangaroo Flat and Strathfieldsaye were the other winners.

Meanwhile in the Central Victoria Football League women’s competition, Kyneton lost to Golden Square, 9.9 (63)-2.2 (14).

Golden Square did most of the damage in the second half, kicking seven goals to two.

Rachael Williams and Belinda Hateley were named the Tigers best.

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Rupertswood nails win

Sports shorts RDFL Diggers Rest snuck home against Woodend-Hesket in the Riddell District Football League on Saturday.

The Hawks came from 29 points down at half time to reduce the margin to just three at the last break. The two teams kicked a goal apiece in the final quarter, with the Burras winning 8.13 (61)-8.8 (56). Romsey got a vital win against Macedon, while Riddell and Wallan had big wins against Lancefield and the Western Rams respectively.

By Tara Murray An undermanned Rupertswood was happy to come away with the four points against Craigieburn in Essendon District Football League division 1.

With seven of their best 10 missing, the Sharks focus was on just making sure they came away with the four points and their fourth win of the season.

Despite a late run by the Eagles, the Sharks were able to steady to win, 12.8 (80)-8.7 (55).

Sharks coach Arron Bray said a combination of injuries and the flu had hit them hard this week.

Ben Said, Zac Saad, Mitch Johnson, Dylan Podolczak, Lochie Muir, Ben and Luke Cannon were among the outs.

He said despite the changes, the boys stood strong when they needed to, against a more than competitive Craigieburn team.

“Considering the outs we had, they were pretty good and we were able to come away with the four points,” he said.

“We did let them back into the game, the margin could have been a little bit bigger.

“They went on a run towards the end of the third quarter, as we had a couple more go down.

“The last quarter was more contested; the margin was able to stay about the same.”

Omar Taleb, Matthew Italiano and Jacob Chahine kicked two goals each in the win.

Bray said the most pleasing thing about the win was the even spread across the board.

“Omar Taleb was really good and Jordie Tentonello has been one of the shining lights this season,” he said.

“Booba [Brent Swallow] was good again. He doesn’t play a bad game.

“Jacob Chahine provided a contest down forward.

“We look at it honestly, we still had some outs and didn’t play our best football but we were able to knuckle down and get the four points.”

The win has the Sharks sitting in fourth spot.

Bray said while they’re happy with sitting that high, they know they could have possibly had at least another win.

Their two losses have come to the two top sides, Airport West and Tullamarine.

“After the Tulla game I spoke with DC [Dave Connell] and he said we were the better side for three quarters,” he said. “They had a bit more experience and a good bloke in Shaun McKernan who can clunk them as a good get out kick option.

“We pushed Airport West and we kept up with Tulla. We’re happy with where we are at,

RDNL The Western Rams and Wallan couldn’t be split in the Riddell District Netball League on Saturday.

The two teams finished 46 apiece.

Woodend-Hesket had a big win against Diggers Rest, winning 50-30, while Riddell beat Lancefield 57-39. In the other match, Macedon beat Romsey, 61-29. Macedon sits atop the ladder undefeated ahead of Woodend-Hesket.

Big V The Sunbury Jets had a massive win against the Hume City Broncos on Saturday night in the Big V men’s state championship division. The Jets jumped out of the blocks and led by nine points at quarter time. The margin was up to 28 points at half time. The Jets were able to win the second half to put the icing on the cake, winning 107-70. Ish Sanders top scored with 26. The Jets women also had a big win, beating the Southern Peninsula Sharks, 86-58. Maria Jespersen top scored with 26 points.

AFLW Sunbury’s Reese Sutton and Abbey McDonald have been invited to the AFLW draft combine. More than 100 players have been selected for the combine, which will be state-based this year. The combine will be shorter this year with just one physical test, the two-kilometre time trial. Fellow Calder Cannon Heidi Woodley has also been invited to the combine.

Rupertswood’s Jackson Cardillo looks to get a handball away.

but we’re disappointed we couldn’t knock one off them off and we’d be pushing top two.

“But we must be doing something right.”

The Sharks this week face Westmeadows in another big match up. The Tigers have won their last two games.

In other matches, the Sunbury Kangaroos are the only team without a win after losing

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to Moonee Valley.

The Kangaroos, who were fielding one of the weakest teams in years, trailed by 28 points at half time.

They reduced that to under a goal, before the Fog kicked the last two of the game to get the 8.13 (61)-6.13 (49) win.

Cooper McPharlane kicked three goals.

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Gisborne happy with positive start to the season Gisborne is tracking along nicely in the Essendon District Football League women’s division 1 competition.

The Bulldogs entered the weekend’s bye as part of the split round, sitting in third spot, just four points behind ladder leaders Greenvale.

Bulldogs coach Jason Peak said while they would have liked to have been undefeated at this stage, they are happy with how things are going.

“We’re going along OK,” he said. “We’ve only had one loss so far.

“We kind of where we thought we might be.

We’re playing Strathmore next and that will give us a bit more of an indication.”

Peak said there were a few unknown teams heading into the season, like the Sunbury Kangaroos and Essendon Doutta Stars, which they had been able to account for.

The Bulldogs one loss came to the Jets, who are undefeated.

Peak said Jets coach Troy Newton said after

the match, that the score probably flattered his side in the end.

“The match got away from us early,” he said.

“There were a few things that we could have done better.

“Against Greenvale it was more of a structured thing. More than half their goals came from over the back.”

Peak said they had a mix of experienced players, with some youth that was working well for them.

Ruby Watts, who is just 17, is sitting equal third in the side’s goalkicking this season is one player he rates highly.

Claire Bourdon and Brianna Woodburn continue to lead the way for the side, while Charlotte Noonan has kicked 10 goals for the season.

One key pick up for the Bulldogs this season has been that of Shannon McFerran.

McFerran, who hadn’t played for a few years, is recognised as one of the best female

footballers ever.

Peak said they were thrilled to have McFerran, who lives locally, as part of the side.

“She only wanted to keep fit and play masters,” Peak said. “I said come and play for us, even if it’s every second week.

“Once she got into it, she wanted to play every week. It meant I could take a week off and Shannon took over training.”

It was a second straight week the Bulldogs hadn’t played a game, with Pascoe Vale forfeiting last weekend.

Peak said it wasn’t ideal having two weeks off in a row.

“The forfeit was a bit disappointing,” he said.

“We didn’t get a lot of warning, so it’s a bit frustrating so what can you do?

“We had a non-compulsory training session on the Saturday, with most of the girls turning up.“ Tara Murray

A balancing act for Cats

Claire Bourdon is again one of the stars for Gisborne this season. (Jamie Morey Photography)

Bombers face stiff final run

By Tara Murray Macedon’s start to the season is reflected in its results in the Riddell District Football League according to coach Al Meldrum.

The Cats sit 2-2 after five rounds, having also had a bye and find themselves sitting in fifth.

Meldrum said it had been an interesting start to the season for the side. He said they had played some good football in patches, but at times had been poor.

“We have been in every game, but we’ve let the opposition be in every game,” he said. “We felt against Lancefield that we might have got away with one.

“We’re sitting where we should be at the moment. We’re getting what we deserve in the games we’ve lost and we’ve got no excuses.

“We’re not playing our best footy and the wins and losses reflect that.”

Meldrum said the biggest issue for them had been defensively this season. He said they believe their problems date back to the pre-season.

“In the pre-season we prioritised how we wanted to move the ball,” he said.

“Last season we focused on defence and it was an aspect we felt like we were pretty strong in.

“It’s now an aspect of trying to balance both sides.

“Against Diggers Rest we were getting opened up in the contest. We weren’t in the defensive frame of mind, which has to be part of your DNA each week.”

The Cats like several other teams in the competition have had a number of injuries to key players.

Karl Staudt, Matt Dick, Jack Kernan and Jason Cooke have missed games. Cooke was set to get scans last week after playing injured in recent weeks.

Meldrum said it was frustrating for Cooke, not to be able to play the way he would like.

He said while they were keen to get those players back, the positives outweigh the negative in terms of the impact of the injuries overall.

“We’ve continued to blood the kids,” he said.

“We don’t want to harp on about the injuries as it’s provided opportunities to five under-19s to get that experience and it’s invaluable for the guys.

“It’s the highlight of the season and a great sign for the future. There’s a lot of positives to work from.

“You’re never as good as you think and never as bad as you think. We think we’re somewhere in the middle.”

Meldrum said there was still plenty of improvement for the side going forward.

The Cats were set to face Romsey at Romsey on Saturday, after deadline.

Jason Cooke has been battling injury.

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The Redbacks sit in sixth spot, with one win.

Meldrum said before the game they were expecting a tough match.

“They lost to Riddell by seven points and Diggers Rest by one point.

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“They’re been impressive but they haven’t got the win. They have top liners every year, some of the better ones in the competition.

“It’ll be a pretty big ask to go there and win.

We’ll have to come up with a plan to win.”

Essendon doesn’t have to look far for motivation in the Victorian Football League Women’s competition.

The Bombers, who sit on top of the ladder and have already secured a finals spot, play the other three teams in the top four the end the regular season.

Bombers coach Brendan Major said the playing group wanted to play their best football against the top sides in the competition.

“Because of the situation of preparing for an AFLW side, everyone is wanting to play well to earn a spot,’ he said.

“We play the top three sides in the next three weeks and have the ability to play against the best in the competition. They need no other motivation than that.

“We don’t change much. We’ll look to play our type of footy against good opposition.”

Major said with such a hard run home, they weren’t looking at a possible top two finish. He said they were just looking week to week.

The Bombers enter the last three rounds on the back of a win against Darebin Falcons.

Major said it wasn’t their best game, but they were able to adjust well to come away with the 9.10 (64)-1.1 (7) win.

“We had a few out with COVID-19 protocols,” he said.

“It was a match of two halves. We struggled to get our game going. It’s understanding we will get pressured and that we have to give the first option and it then snowballs from there.

“Everyone is trying to knock off a team that is doing well.”

Major said Joanne Doonan, Georgia Nanscawen, Alana Barba and Grace Dicker had strong games in an even team performance.

He said Barba was starting to find her feet after returning from playing in the AFLW with the Gold Coast Suns.

“She’s a really exciting player with good athleticism,” he said. “She hasn’t played a lot of footy with only a couple of games at Gold Coast. She’s warming back into it.”

The Bombers were set to face Hawthorn on Sunday at Box Hill City Oval, after deadline.

Major said before the game that Jordan Zanchetta, Renee Tierney and Bella Clarke were set to miss again.

Meanwhile the men’s side lost to Hawthorn, 23.18 (156)-9.8 (62).

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Sunbury United’s sharp defenders lead the way Strong defence is proving the catalyst for Sunbury United’s strong start in the FV state league 3 north-west competition this season.

Sunbury has kept a clean sheet five times in their first eight games, which has resulted in six wins and the side sitting second.

This has come despite a number of injuries and illness, which has left the side with the bare minimum of players at times.

President Greg Czapnik said that they were tracking along nicely. He said the two games that they had lost, were ones that they should have won, including against top side Westvale in round one.

“We’ve had a bit of adversity as all teams go through,” he said. “We seem to be going quite well though.

“We’ve won six games and in five of them we’ve had clean sheets which shows a team in form.

“Winning is good and it’s what it’s about, and

everyone seems happy.”

Czapnik said the side’s depth had been tested with the number of outs they’ve had in recent weeks.

Damian Rastocic returned on the weekend after a shoulder injury, but wasn’t 100 per cent fit.

Matthew Campelj is currently in a moon boot, while Ryan Davies is out for the year.

Rakan Flifel is hopefully back this week, while Tony Stalevski is set to hang up the boots after struggling to get his body right.

“Everyone is going through it,” Czapnik said.

“When we played Moonee Ponds we barely got the 11 on the park. We only had two fit players on the bench.

“Unfortunately it’s what you have to go through. We started the season with 23 now slimmed down to 18 and then you get injuries.”

Czapnik said they would potentially look to add a couple of players before during the

transfer window closed, but they had to be the right people.

They have already signed Costa Mesourouni, from Heidelberg Eagles. He made his debut coming off the bench in their most recent match.

Sunbury was set to face Western Eagles on Saturday night, after deadline. He said the Eagles had been one of the favourites heading into the season, but had struggled with injuries.

Czapnik said before the match that the next four matches would tell them where they are really at this season.

“We’ve only three weeks until the halfway mark and then we play Westvale [the top side].

It will tell us a lot.

“If we can win the next three and beat Westvale, we will be right up there pushing for top spot.”

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Tigers heading in the right direction Harrison Minton-Connell tries to break a tackle against Melton South.

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Lions not panicking yet

By Tara Murray Sunbury Lions aren’t hitting the panic button just yet despite a winless start to the Ballarat Football League season.

The Lions have dropped their first three matches and were set to face Darley in a must win on Saturday, after deadline.

Lions coach Travis Hodgson said starting the season 0-3 wasn’t ideal. The side is the only one without a win after the first four rounds.

“We have only been disappointed with one game,” he said. “The first two games we thought would be difficult to win.

“We were happy with our performances against North Ballarat away losing by 28 points and Melton away where we lost by six goal, but against Melton South we were really disappointing.

“We’re far from worried, we expected to be 1-2, but we are a game behind at 0-3.”

Hodgson said it was the basic errors that were what cost them most against the Panthers.

The Lions trailed all day, including by 35 points at the last break.

While they were able to reduce the margin to 15 points in the last quarter, they lost 9.12 (66)-8.9 (45).

He said the group struggled with the pressure put on them.

“Credit to Melton South,” he said. “They really pressured us.

“Not taking it away from them though, playing at Clarke Oval it was a game we expected to win.

“We had a lot of really basic skill errors, like dropping chest marks. We did some things really poorly.

“It’s really disappointing, as you expect to win certain games and that was one of them.”

Hodgson said they will get stronger in the coming weeks, with 10 of their best side missing from that match.

He said even despite that it was one they still expected to win and it was no excuse for not getting the points against the Panthers.

Jarrah Maksymow, Ben Toman, Tom Donoghue and Riley Miller were among those missing.

Jack Newitt, who plays for the Calder

Cannons, along with VFL-listed players Cooper Anderson and Jake Sutton were expected to play on the weekend against the Devils with the sides having byes.

Sutton has already played a game, while Anderson has been in and out of the Bombers squad, with the Lions hoping to get a few games out of him.

“Even if we get four or five of them back every week,” Hodgson said. “It will strengthen us a little bit.”

Hodgson knows the match with Darley is one that is important in the context of the season.

“It’s a situation we are familiar with,” he said.

“Last year we were 1-4 early in the season.

“It makes it hard if we don’t get early wins and it puts the pressure on us to keep winning late in the season “Hopefully we can win two of the next three, if not all three.”

Speaking before the game, he said it wouldn’t be an easy match up.

“I think it will be a really even game,” “They are much improved and are 2-2. Darley Park is never easy to play football.”

Kyneton is starting to build after a tough start to the Bendigo Netball League season.

The Tigers have won one of their first five matches, having drawn several of the contenders early on.

Tigers netball director Loryn Savoia said they knew it was always going to be a challenging start to the season.

“It has been a tough start,” she said.

“We knew we had to be realistic, drawing some of the top sides in most of the games.

“The A-grade squad is starting to come together. We had some players away the first few weeks and we were finding our netball legs.”

Savoia said the side was getting better each week. Majority of the group has been at the club for a number of years.

She said while they hadn’t put expectations on the sides, they would love to see the A-grade and A-reserve sides making finals.

Savoia said having Di Guest-Oakley back as A-grade coach had been good for the club.

“Di brought a few players with her,” she said.

“There were a few younger players slotting in nicely.”

Savoia said the other grades were starting to build, with plenty of young talent coming through the ranks.

She said while the results were important this season, it was about continuing to improve the program and its long term future after a rocky few years.

She said they were happy with how things were tracking.

“It’s a massive achievement to have a full field of five grades for two years in a row,” she said.

“We have five coaches and five teams is a massive step in the right direction.

“We have some junior talent coming through the ranks. You can only expect the senior players to play for so long, if you don’t have the junior talent coming through, you’ll never be able to grow.

“That is our focus, but there’s still a lot of work to do.”

Tara Murray

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