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Jacob, Sienna, William and Gracie from Gisborne Primary School are rugging to take part in World Environmental Day.

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The kids at Gisborne Primary School got rugged up in their jumpers and scarves and beanies, going without power for one hour to celebrate this year’s World Environment Day. For the hour, pupils went without heating, electricity and gadgets on Monday, June 6, helping them to understand why it is important to be mindful of the planet we live on. William, a pupil at the school, said some classes even challenged themselves to do even more than one hour without power. “It was really fun because we had no heater, so we could bring our Oodies,” William said. World Environment Day is a United Nations initiative, and this year’s theme is #OnlyOneEath, calling for “collective, transformative action on a global scale to celebrate, protect and restore our planet”. Held annually since 1973, it is the largest day for the environment – from Gisborne to Stockholm, now the event has millions of people from all over the world taking part. “The reason we did this is to save electricity and help the environment,” William said. Elsie Lange

Scathing spoil findings By Elsie Lange The Victorian Ombudsman has condemned the state’s environmental regulator over the handling of the dumping of West Gate Tunnel Project (WGTP) spoil into the western suburbs, including the Hi-Quality site at Bulla. The report, tabled by Ombudsman Deborah Glass in parliament on Tuesday, May 31, says the Environment Protection Authority (EPA) failed to properly engage with community groups over the soil disposal, and lacked accountability, which in turn increased local concern.

It also found the EPA had approved earlier versions of Environment Management Plans (EMPs) with “deficient information” due to government pressure “to ‘fix’ problems”, as well as overlooking the human rights of locals. However, the report said the EPA’s decision to approve EMPs for spoil disposal was “environmentally sound” and didn’t place local communities at significant risk. Sunbury resident and founder of the Sunbury Against Toxic Soil Facebook page Chris O’Neill said the EPA had put “unreasonable psychological stress” on the community.

“The EPA, as with all departments in this process, cut out the community aspects, and the community aspect, in a large project, is the most important aspect,” Mr O’Neill said. “Everything that the EPA has done is now overshadowed by their failure and incompetence to do the basics of their role.” Ms Glass launched the investigation in August 2021 following concerns from communities near three sites in Bulla, Bacchus Marsh and Ravenhall, which were approved by the EPA for the dumping of spoil from the WGTP, after the discovery of PFAS chemicals in the project’s groundwater.

“This failure to provide appropriate information and opportunities for communities to participate when making its approval decisions for sites to receive the spoil for the Project was unreasonable,” Ms Glass said. “It also gave no specific consideration to human rights, even though human rights were very much a focus for affected communities, who were worried about the impact of PFAS on themselves and their children, as well as waterways and wildlife.” ■ Continued:

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Rock east paddock sale paused By Elsie Lange The negotiation of the sale of Hanging Rock’s east paddock from Macedon Ranges council to the state government has been paused by a rescission motion, to be heard at an unscheduled council meeting on Tuesday, June 7 at 10.30am. At a meeting on Wednesday, May 25, council voted to proceed with the sale of the east paddock according to its terms, despite internal opposition from councillors.

time … we should be waiting until we have all the information to make an informed decision with all the facts in front of us, like we do on any planning matter. We don’t make a decision halfway through,” he said. The draft master plan, released in January, excluded local sports clubs from its vision for the next 50 years and Hanging Rock Cricket Club president Peter Walsh said there was “a degree of anger and disappointment” after last week’s decision to proceed with the sale. He said he was not convinced there was

Crs Geoff Neil, Anne Moore and Rob Guthrie raised concerns around the sale of the land before the finalisation and endorsement of the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning’s (DELWP) Hanging Rock draft master plan. Speaking against the motion to proceed with the sale, Cr Guthrie urged his fellow councillors to wait to understand the ins-and-outs of the final plan before voting to go ahead. “We shouldn’t be making a decision at this

anything “tangible” in council’s terms for the sale to secure the club’s future, including its relocation. “They might have good intent and they want to do the right thing by the club going forward, but still I can’t put my hand on anything and say this is a definitive outcome,” Mr Walsh said. “I want to see something with substance,” he added. The motion to rescind council’s decision will be livestreamed to council’s website.

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Sheila Albrecht turned 100 years old surrounded by her family, her sons Jon and Randy Albrecht, daughters-in-law Frances and Michelle Albrecht and granddaughter Zoe Scordo. (Pictures: Damjan Janevski) 283270

Positive thinking gets Sheila to 100 The world has changed enormously in 100 years – wars, famines and revolutions have taken place since 1922 – and Sunbury’s Sheila Albrecht has seen it with her own eyes. On Tuesday, May 31, Sheila celebrated turning 100 years old surrounded by her loving family, and said the key to a long life is to “leave your worries” and to think positively. “Be generous in your thoughts, leave hate behind. Forgiveness is a great thing,” Sheila said. The centenarian has lived an intriguing life. Her father was a member of the British Army, and because of this she was born in Singapore and lived there until she was three years old. Her family returned to England before making

her husband, before moving to Lae, New Guinea, in 1952, where they lived for more than 10 years. She moved to Sunbury in September 1992, which has been her home ever since. Sheila said the historical event stuck in her mind since is occurred all those years ago was the bombing of Hiroshima. When asked the biggest life lesson she’s learnt in her 100 years, she said: “Charity of spirit and forgiveness”. We can all learn something from this brilliant local veteran. Happy 100th birthday to Sheila Albrecht.

their way to Egypt, where they lived for eight years until 1934. Back in England in 1935, Sheila recalls hearing former British Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain declare on Germany in 1939. On her 18th birthday, she joined the Women’s Royal Naval Service (WRNS), serving from 1940 to 1945. She even had a hand in the historic code breaking at Bletchley Park in World War II, widely thought to have “undoubtedly shortened World War II”. “I’m proud of my war record in the WRNS and my association with Bletchley Park and the ENIGMA programme,” Sheila said. She came over to Australia in 1947 to meet

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A record number of women were sworn in on the Labor government’s front bench on Wednesday, including the new Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government Minister Catherine King. Ms King inherits the portfolios from Nationals Barnaby Joyce and Mark Coulton. The new minister said she was “deeply honoured and humbled” to be sworn into the role. “As a regional person myself, I understand how much this portfolio can mean to the lives of Australians across our great country,” Ms King said. “Good infrastructure investment creates jobs, builds opportunity and unlocks economic growth and productivity. “Resilient and reliable transport is the backbone of the nation. “And local government is the closest level of government to the community, delivering the services that Australians rely on.” Ms King is familiar with the portfolios, serving as minister for regional Australia, local government and territories under the Rudd Labor government in 2013, and opposition spokesperson for infrastructure, transport and regional development from 2019. The Ballarat MP said she was determined to see the portfolio play a role in building a better future. “I look forward to working collaboratively with my colleagues in the states, territories and across local government to deliver the projects and the reforms that will make a real different to the lives of all Australians,” Ms King said.

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Labor urged to act on housing By Elsie Lange The median cost of renting in regional Victoria has risen to about $390 a week – that’s the case in Sunbury – and the Council to Homeless Persons (CHP) is urging the new Labor government to act on its housing election promises. Five years ago, in 2017, it cost $330 a week to rent a three bedroom house in Sunbury, and 10 years ago, in 2012, it was just $300, according to the Victoria’s March quarter 2022 Rental Report.

In the March quarter, the Melbourne Rent Index grew by 2.6 per cent, which is the largest quarterly increase since June 2008. In regional Victoria, rents are up 10 per cent year on year, and 4 per cent in Melbourne, according to the report. CHP chief executive Jenny Smith said the data shows the rental crisis in regional Victoria is deepening. “Even before these most recent increases, more than a third of renters in regional Victoria feel the pinch every week when they pay rent,” Ms Smith said.

“People will make every other household budget cut before they miss rent – that means skipping meals, shivering through winter with the heating off, or forgoing study and social opportunities. “People will stay on in unsafe homes rather than leaving, if they can’t see a way to afford rent for their families on their own.” CHP is urging the government to get started on building its promised 20,000 new social houses amid the crisis. “We know that the root cause of rental stress and housing unaffordability is the current

undersupply of social housing. The market can’t fix that, so we need government to step in and provide more homes,” Ms Smith said. Recently sworn-in Housing and Homelessness Minister Julie Collins said she would be working hard “from day one” to address the challenges people are facing when it comes to housing. “Safe and affordable housing is central to the security and dignity of all Australians. It is unacceptable that so many Australians don’t have a place to call home,” Ms Collins said.

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Macedon Railway Hotel owner Stef Duzel and Macedon MP Mary-Anne Thomas at the venue. (Supplied)

Macedon Railway Hotel set to rock Macedon Railway Hotel owner Stef Duzel is absolutely stoked to have received one of the state government’s live music grants to allow her venue to rock on. The government’s Victorian Live Music Venue Support Program boost is aimed at helping venues across the state bounce back bigger and better. The pub, like venues across the country, has suffered during the last couple of years – from lockdowns and capacity restrictions to a technical fire in June 2021 – and this grant

recognises that hardship. “It’ll be to bring artists into the venue, for upgrades to sound and lighting and to support the payment of the musicians and other workers in the industry, like lighting technicians and sound technicians,” Ms Duzel said. On Tuesday, May 31, Macedon MP Mary-Anne Thomas visited Macedon Railway Hotel to congratulate the owner on the funding. “The community can look forward to more live music, close to home,” Ms Thomas said. “Our local music venues have done it tough

throughout the past two years, the Andrews Labor government is committed to getting our venues back on track so everyone can enjoy live music.” The government’s program targets venues with capacities ranging between 50 to 1200 people, with grants up to $65,000. “I’m extremely appreciative of it. It’s really helping us and giving us confidence to keep pushing forward with what we’re trying to do in the area,” Ms Duzel said. Elsie Lange

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The Ombudsman made four recommendations in her report, including a review in the approach to community engagement, consideration of improvements to the EPA’s Charter of Consultation, the implementation of a human rights assessment procedure and for the EPA to seek consent to publish the redacted EMPs and related reports. The EPA said in a statement it accepts the Ombudsman’s recommendations in full, and acknowledged their “shortcomings” in community consultation and engagement. “While our decisions will always be based on science and the law, we have made significant improvements to how we engage with local communities about issues that affect them. This has been acknowledged by the Ombudsman in her report,” the EPA said. Hume council welcomed the Ombudsman’s report, following the dismissal of its Supreme Court legal challenge against Planning Minister Richard Wynne over the storage of spoil at Bulla in May. “Council agrees that the EPA’s communication of decisions fell short of reasonable community expectations,” chief executive Sheena Frost said. “We welcome the finding that the EPA could have engaged more effectively with the affected communities and that the failure to do so caused social, psychological and financial stress to this community. “Council thanks those community members who contributed to this investigation.”

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No to carpark request: Minister By Elsie Lange Planning Minister Richard Wynne has declined to intervene in a Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT) process to bring forward the development of a multi-deck carpark in Sunbury, following a request from Hume council to do so. The proposed Evans Street carpark, set to provide more than 600 car spaces in the town centre, has been delayed until August following two appeals to VCAT against the plan.

Hume council correspondence with government ministers was tabled at a meeting on Monday, May 23, including a letter from Mr Wynne which said he would not “call in” the VCAT process. “Given the complex property matters raised in submissions, my department suggested that a mediated outcome was the best option to resolve historical planning, building and subdivision anomalies,” Mr Wynne said. “I understand from the Department of

Transport that discussions with both parties are progressing well.” Councillor Jack Medcraft said he was disappointed by the decision as he had been “accosted in the street” by community members pleading for the development. “[It’s] causing untold misery to people sitting around waiting car parking spaces.” Cr Trevor Dance reiterated his previous position that asking the minister to call in the process would interfere with residents’ rights to make an application to the tribunal if they

sought to, and said he was “pleased” Mr Wynne had declined. “In my particular view … is that [it] has been on the agenda for a long, long, long time, and a couple more months isn’t too much to wait for,” Cr Dance said. “And really you can’t do much at the moment with the current construction that’s going on there at the moment with the railway crossing. “A good outcome really, in my view, for the rights for all people to have their day in VCAT, and I look forward to that hearing.”

Money is in the post The connection between a local postie and their suburb or town is special, made even more delightful when they can nominate a community group to receive a cash grant from Australia Post. Macedon and Mount Macedon Community House (MMMCH) scored one of them, a whole $1000 getting the house on the path to opening their doors to the community in July. House management committee president Samara Hodson said they were still in the fundraising stage ahead of their starting services, and the grant will help the house purchase a baby change table for one of their toilets, as well as a vacuum cleaner. “Every bit helps, every successful grant we get, every donation we get will help us make the space more accessible to all people and make the space more flexible for people to use,” Ms Hodson said. “The more equipment we have, the better fitted we are.” MMMCH was one of 356 community

groups across the country to receive the boost, sharing in almost $350,000. Australia Post head of community Nicky Tracey praised the grassroots approach of the grants program. “These grants give us an opportunity to support what matters to our team members, and to help them to help others in their local community.” Ms Hodson said as a volunteer-run organisation, they were always looking for a hand and welcomed anyone keen to get involved. To become a volunteer, email: hello@ macedoncommunityhouse.org Elsie Lange Karen Goltz, Dean Michael and Samara Hodson from Macedon Community House with Anne Moody from Macedon Post Office. (Damjan Janevski) 283359_03

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Caught soggy Two alleged thieves were been caught by police in a farm dam on Thursday, May 2, after dumping a stolen car in Macedon on Thursday morning. Police said one of the Broadmeadows van members managed to stop stick the allegedly stolen vehicle on Black Forest Road, where it halted a short time later. “Police swooped on the area with uniform members, Airwing and Dog Squad closing in on the pair after they ran from the dumped Ute into scrubland,” police said. “PD Ted along with his handler led officers to a farm dam where the cold, wet and shivering pair were found half submerged trying to get away. “They were coaxed from the water and arrested without incident.”

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Tex Perkins to perform A much-loved stalwart of the Australian music industry is making his way to Kyneton – gear up for Tex Perkins alongside guitarist Matt Walker coming to town on Saturday, June 11. Best-known for his work with the widely-adored Australian bands the Cruel Sea and the Beasts of Bourbon, Perkins’ latest show with Walker will feature songs spanning his massive catalogue, as well as tracks from the recent album the duo produced with the Fat Rubber Band. Perkins was tongue-in-cheek when asked by Star Weekly what their show would look like. “Well looks can be deceiving, but sometimes a Tex Perkins and Matt Walker live show looks like two reasonably well groomed but weathered men who call themselves musicians battling with their guitars as if they are conjuring up fiery spirits from the depths of the earth itself,” Perkins said. “Other times it’s two blokes with

two guitars singing a nice tune.” During the pandemic, the music industry was steam-rolled by ongoing gig cancellations and limited government financial support – Perkins quoted Willie Nelson on being able to tour again: “On the road again, just can’t wait to be on the road again, the life I love is making music with my friends, I can’t wait to get on the road again”. He described Macedon Ranges as a beautiful area, having visited Mount Macedon earlier this year. “The people were friendly and we had a really good afternoon. Hopefully we will see you all at the Kyneton Town Hall,” he said. The show starts at 8.30pm. Tickets are $62 or $52 for concession. Tickets: https://mrarts. sales.ticketsearch.com/sales/salesevent/53336.

Cut the Silence gig Get down to the Macedon Railway Hotel on the afternoon of Monday, June 13, to help launch the Cut the Silence campaign for this year’s Men’s Health Week. The first winner of The Voice Australia, Karise Eden, will perform on the day. The event will be an opportunity to gather as a community and begin the conversation around how we can support each other through difficult times. The gig runs from 1pm to 5pm. Tickets are $15, $5 of which will go to MRSPAG, and includes finger food. Children under 18 are free. FOR BREAKING NEWS, VISIT Web: starweekly.com.au Sunbury & Macedon Ranges Star Weekly @starweeklynews @star_weekly

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We’re building big in Sunbury and there will be transport disruptions As part of Victoria’s Big Build, we’re upgrading the Sunbury Line and removing the Gap Road level crossing. We’re also upgrading Sunbury Road, reducing congestion and making it easier to get around.

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Bulla loos are still a while away By Elsie Lange Bulla resident Jo Muldoon has been begging for public toilets to be made available in the town for years, but they won’t be considered until 2023. A year ago, calls for a toilet block to be reinstated at Bulla Recreation Reserve made their way all the way into state Parliament – but not much has changed. “I really want to get this finalised, I’ve been fighting this for three years and I think it’s just disgraceful that we don’t have a toilet,” Ms Muldoon said.

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- Jo Muldoon In response to a submission by Ms Muldoon last year, Hume council said putting toilets in at Bulla would be considered as part of the master planning process for the reserve, with funding allocated in “future years” to implement the plan “including the installation of a public toilet”. Hume city planning and places acting

director George Osborne said the toilets were demolished in 2019 because they were “beyond refurbishment, didn’t comply with access regulations” and their isolation led to “anti-social behaviour”. “This anti-social behaviour made the toilets unsafe for council’s contractors to provide cleaning and maintenance services to the site,” Mr Osborne said. “Preliminary investigations are under way to inform preparation of an updated Bulla Recreation Reserve masterplan. “Pending the completion of flora and fauna, cultural heritage and geotechnical

investigations, the masterplan is expected to be completed in 2023, and will consider the location of a public toilet at or close to the reserve.” Though the town has a population of about 675 people, Ms Muldoon said it’s a thoroughfare for traffic moving through the area, especially since trucks began carrying spoil from the West Gate Tunnel Project to the waste management facility in Bulla. “I’m an RV camper, we go to all these outback towns. There’s always a toilet, always, except for Bulla, there’s nothing for Bulla,” Ms Muldoon said.

Musical theatre treat The Savoy Singers are coming back to Gisborne Uniting Church to grace the stage with their wondrous tones. On June 19, the 45-year-old group with origins in Melbourne’s Savoy Opera company will perform an extensive repertoire of musical theatre ranging from Gilbert and Sullivan, to Cole Porter, to Rodgers and Hammerstein, to Bert Bacharach and beyond. Most of the current members have sung in principal roles with the Savoy Opera, as well as other musical theatre companies, with backgrounds as soloists, musicians, group singers and stage performers. Church volunteer Maree Clarke said the event was an opportunity to see a beautiful performance and connect with the community after two years of lockdowns and isolation. “We just thought coming out of COVID, people are getting a little bit adventurous and that they might like to come along to the

concert and just enjoy a couple of hours of light hearted entertainment, with afternoon tea to follow,” Ms Clarke said. Savoy Singers spokesperson James Johnston said the group was excited to be coming back to the Macedon Ranges. “We last performed at the Gisborne Uniting Church in 2018. The reception and response from the audience was wonderful and we have very warm memories of that occasion,” Mr Johnston said. “We had planned to return in 2021 but were thwarted by the restrictions surrounding the COVID pandemic. “We relish the invitation to come back to this fantastic venue and perform once more for the people of Gisborne.” The event starts at 2pm. Tickets are $25 for adults and $20 for concession or students, which can either be bought on the door or from Maree, on 5428 3852. Elsie Lange

The Savoy Singers can’t wait to come back to the Macedon Ranges. (Supplied)

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Funding boost for Hume artists By Elsie Lange Art, in all its many mediums, is infinitely powerful, buoying society through difficult times like a lighthouse in a storm. Over the last two years, with many of us confined to our rooms or houses seeking escape through film, music and art, people experienced a new-found respect for industries that suffered blow after blow from the pandemic. To recognise art’s role in lifting up communities, Hume council last week dished out almost $50,000 as part of its 2022 Arts Grants Program, to further bolster creativity in the municipality. Fourteen individuals and projects shared in the funding, including two Sunbury locals: artist and teacher Shay Downer, and comedian, filmmaker and writer Chido Mwat.

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Mwat, who also works as a doctor, is delighted to have scored $3000 to make a mock reality web-series of three short episodes, between 30 seconds and a minute long. “It is set up as a reality show where a group of problem solvers, the adulterers, come to help people facing problems with adulting, whether that be sharehouse problems or making friends as an adult,” Mwat explained. “It’s just a play on the troubles we face and trying to satirise that, but also giving solid advice on navigating young adulthood.” The young artist, originally from Zimbabwe, saw the grant on a list compiled by Multicultural Arts Victoria and straight away applied. “It’s really exciting, and also a relief, because this is a project I’ve wanted to do for almost a year now. I’ve been saving up my own money as well, but also needing the grant money to make it the way I’d hoped to make it,” Mwat said. She’s hoping to have the project finished by the end of the year. Downer, whose art is currently being showcased alongside her students at the Hume Global Learning Centre in Sunbury until June 12, scored one of the individual creative development grants worth $1000. Downer said she’s going to use the grant to extend her training, to then pay those skills forward. “Artists are always experimenting anyway, but I feel it’s even more important for me as a teacher to be able to stretch myself and

learn new things that I can then pass on to my students,” Downer said. “That’s the way I feel about teaching, I have to be a better artist with more experience so that I can pass on my experience to them.” At a council meeting last week, Cr Jarrod Bell said it was his “absolute great pleasure” to present the first-ever allocation of the arts grants program. “It’s been fantastic to see the excitement that this grant program created around the arts and cultural community in our city,” Cr Bell said. “I know in Jacksons Creek Ward, there were many fantastic, skilled, developing artists and practitioners of their various forms and mediums who saw this as a great opportunity, but also saw this as a vote of confidence from their city and from their council, in the value and importance of arts.” He added that the arts don’t just pertain to “pretty paintings on walls and dancing on stages”, but that artists were “the entrepreneurs

Above: Artist Shay Downer scored a Hume council Creative Arts Grant for personal development. (Damjan Janevski) 283319_01 Right: Chido Mwat scored Hume council Creative Arts Grant to make a web series. (Damjan Janevski) 283262_02

of the world”. “There is a connection between those who create in an artistic sense and those who then bring value to the world in other ways, shapes and forms,” he said. Downer said she was “so grateful” to the council, which has supported her work throughout her career in Sunbury. “COVID really decimated my profession and my teaching, so having support really has been very significant in helping me to continue to teach and support other young artists or older artists, or people that are wanting to practice,” Downer said.

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Cost of the cold blows budgets By Elsie Lange Skyrocketing gas prices as Victoria heads into winter are compounding local anxieties about the cost of living – especially in the state’s coldest areas – and grassroots groups continue to tackle it head on. The Woodend Community Chest is an initiative helping people around the Macedon Ranges to afford the things they need, from food vouchers, to fuel and bills, thanks to donations from generous locals. Co-founder Reverend Melissa Clark

said she’d already had a number of people reaching out for firewood to heat lower-range rental properties without gas heating. “We usually deal with just food vouchers, but paying someone’s power bill so that they’ve got heating is part of the help that we can provide too,” Ms Clark said. Speaking with Star Weekly on the first day of winter, she said the food vouchers she had aside for the day had already been snapped up by people seeking assistance. “I can’t keep up with the demand, it’s so hard at the moment,” Ms Clark said.

“A couple of people are single parents, someone’s lost their job, and another one is just someone who’s hit struggle street and needs a bit of a boost for now, for whatever reason. “There’s all sorts of reasons why people are coming to the community chest at the moment, but the increased cost of living is a definite big one.” Ms Clark said people who “just make it over the line”, are not getting to the end of the fortnight before they are paid again when their money runs out.

Australian Industry Group chief executive Innes Willox said “apocalyptic” energy prices threaten “chaos for industry and pain for households” and demand a strategic response. “Households will feel the punch from higher default electricity prices from July, and more pain is coming for all,” Ms Willox said. “Short term responses to help vulnerable industry and households will also be needed. “They should be swift, targeted and have a clear handoff as the benefits of longer term measures are achieved.”

Habitat kits are a hit At the weekend, members of the community received habitat kits through Macedon Ranges council, nearly a year on from the devastating storms that ripped through the shire, severely damaging the region’s native landscape. Those who attended received two nest boxes, indigenous plants and local weed, plant and bird guides, as part of council’s program to support storm recovery. Hosted at Woodend Community Hall on Saturday, Macedon Ranges mayor Jennifer Anderson and Woodend Men’s Shed President Kevin Davis attended to hand out the kits. The Woodend Men’s Shed has been crafting boxes from storm-felled wood, supporting local biodiversity, giving not only a new life to the trees, but a bit of real estate to the affected wildlife too. At the event, local experts shared knowledge about the biodiversity of the region, revegetation techniques and how to install and monitor the nest boxes.

“Habitat kits provide habitat for rare and threatened animals and support biodiversity across the Macedon Ranges, helping residents to support native wildlife and indigenous plant growth in their backyards,” council said. “In the Macedon Ranges, notable species that depend on tree hollows include brush-tailed phascogales, greater gliders, powerful owls, barking owls and feather-tailed gliders. Providing 50 free habitat kits to storm affected residents helps increase habitat and build resilient eco-systems.” The kits were funded by council and the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning (DELWP). Woodend Men’s Shed (WMS) nest box coordinator Paul, Macedon Ranges (MRSC) mayor Jennifer Anderson, WMS president Kevin, MRSC’s Karen Muscat and DELWP’s Mark Lee. (Supplied)

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Finn to lead DLP into state poll By Elsie Lange Hard-right politician and Bulla resident Bernie Finn has announced he will be leading the Democratic Labour Party (DLP) into the November state election. The announcement follows his expulsion from the parliamentary Liberal Party late last month for disobedience around controversial social media posts, including his comments that abortion should be banned even in the case of rape. Mr Finn told Star Weekly his campaign

platforms would be defending workers, supporting small businesses, supporting regional Victoria and protecting “traditional” families, particularly in light of the high cost of living. “There’s still very strong DLP support in the northwest of Melbourne and I’m looking forward to reigniting that, and bringing that power back to Spring Street,” Mr Finn said. He said an issue he would like to see dealt with immediately is the cost of energy, and would be taking a hard stance against clean energy because “they’re not renewables, what they are in fact is unreliables”.

“We have enough coal, we have enough gas, for everyone. We should allow the gas to be mined and for the coal to be burnt and we can get on with people living a reasonable standard of living,” Mr Finn said. Mr Finn will run in the Western Metropolitan region, an area he’s represented in the Victorian upper house since 2006, covering multiple local government areas including Hume, Moonee Valley, Brimbank, Melton, Hobsons Bay, Maribyrnong and Wyndham. The DLP broke off from the Australian Labor Party in 1955 – it was deregistered by the Australian

Electoral Commission in March this year due to low membership, but remains registered for state and territory elections in Victoria and the Australian Capital Territory. “If people take a view of what our policies will be when they are presented, they will be impressed,” Mr Finn said. “They will in fact give the party their support, and those who are angry with the Andrews government, and there are a lot of people there, but are still very concerned that the Guy opposition isn’t ready to govern – they can vote for the DLP. “They now have an alternative.”

Funds for sporting clubs Romsey Bowling Club (RBC) is just one of 10 grassroots sports and active recreation groups across Macedon Ranges to score a state government grant to boost coaching skills, administrative expertise or purchase new equipment. On Friday, May 27, Macedon MP Mary-Anne Thomas announced the grant recipients, set to share in more than $900,000 in the latest round of the government’s Sporting Club Grants Program, allocated across the state. Clubs could apply for up to $1000 for new uniforms and equipment, up to $5000 for training coaches, officials and volunteers, and up to $5000 to improve club operational efficiency – RBC received $1000 to update the club’s uniform. “The Sporting Club Grants Program is giving grassroots sports clubs in Macedon the support they need to grow their ranks and help more local people than ever play the sports they love,” Ms Thomas said.

Other successful clubs included: Gisborne Giants Football Netball Club ($1000), Kyneton and District Horse and Pony Club ($1000), Macedon Cricket Club ($1000), Malmsbury Cricket Club ($1000), Mt Macedon Petanque Club ($672), Trentham District Cricket Club ($1000), Macedon FC Inc ($2000), Kyneton District Soccer Club ($2874) and Lancefield Junior Football Netball Club ($2000). In a statement, the government said the grants program was part of its commitment to make community sport and recreation for accessible and inclusive, to “stimulate local economies, build sustainable sport and recreation and volunteer opportunities, and increase local participation”. Community Sport Minister Ros Spence congratulated the successful recipients. “I look forward to seeing a new generation of local champions get their chance to take their sports to the next level,” Ms Spence said.

Mary-Anne Thomas MP with Rod Schwarzenberg and Greame Cuthbert from the Romsey Bowling Club. (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

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Gisborne is hot family property By Elsie Lange The gorgeous town of Gisborne has been ranked top of the family housing market in Victoria. According to new research by Well Money, Gisborne came first in a list of 20 suburbs, with Macedon coming in at 18. The research considered every suburb in Victoria before filtering out those that weren’t ‘family suburbs’ – measured according to key indicators including a median house price between $200,000 and $1.5 million, distance from the city and education scores. Then, the top 20 suburbs were chosen and ranked based on a change in inventory

levels over the previous three months – when inventory levels rise, it means it’s become easier for buyers to find properties because they don’t have to compete as hard, in turn lowering prices. Brad Teal Gisborne office director Brad Best said the town’s ranking at the top of the list makes sense, especially as he’s starting to see more families moving out to Gisborne for the tree change. “My children have just noticed chalk and cheese in the environment between where I was relative to closer, inner Melbourne, and now that we live in Gisborne, I think they much prefer to live further out here,” Mr Best said. “I can attest to it as a real estate agent, but I

can attest to it as a normal consumer, just by the way my children have changed in the last couple of years and their reaction to living out here.” Gisborne’s median house price is $1.05 million, with a rising inventory level change of +2.7 months, and just 55km from the city. The town’s socio-economic index for areas (SEIFA) education score is nine, above the required score of six for it to be considered in the top half of the country for educational and occupational status. Well Money chief executive Scott Spencer said he was pleased to see buying conditions had become less demanding for the suburbs in the top 20 ranking.

“Over the past three months, inventory levels have increased in all the suburbs, which means there’s more stock on market, buyers have more options and downward pressure is being placed on prices, which should translate into discounts sooner or later,” Mr Spencer said. Mr Best said it’s Gisborne’s proximity to the city which really makes it stand out as a family friendly suburb. “I don’t think there’s anywhere else in regional Victoria or Melbourne’s outer suburbs right now where you can live in a beautiful town like Gisborne, with backdrops of Mt Macedon in the trees … yet you’re 30 minutes to the Bolte Bridge,” Mr Best said.

Dancer is off to Harvard Greenvale’s Jackson Coombs is off to Harvard University in August after securing a spot at the prestigious school. The 19-year-old graduated from Penleigh and Essendon Grammar in 2020 with an ATAR of 99.85, and completed a year of science at Melbourne University. The Ivy League school admitted 3.2 per cent of the 61,220 people that applied for its 2022 class starting in autumn in the northern hemisphere – Jackson being one of them. “It was a bit surreal. I couldn’t really believe it. The acceptance rates are so low that when I applied I didn’t really think that I would get in,” he said. Besides his studies, Jackson is also committed to his dancing which he believes helped him get accepted into Harvard.

“Being able to talk about my experience as a male dancer in my essays, and someone who has also volunteered in the community with dancing made a big difference in whether I got admitted or not.” Jackson started tap dancing at the age of nine and his mother Kerrie Power-Drabik ran a dancing school for 33 years before closing it late last year. “He’s always been somebody that constantly achieves, he’s always surprising me with the amount of things that he attempts and does well at,” she said. He will graduate part of the class of 2026, undergoing a science degree and intends to continue his dancing while in America. “I’m really looking forward to it and doing something different, just taking a leap, and giving it a go,” Jackson said.

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Andrew and Anna are part of the Williams family. (Pictures: Supplied)

Current figures from the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare suggest one in 32 children required child protection services in 2019-20. For those needing out of home care, the state relies on foster homes, like the Williams family, to keep children safe and secure. Fatima Halloum talks with them about the need for more carers.

athryn and Nathan Williams do what only a small percentage of good Samaritans in Victoria do, but the couple are adamant they’re not saints. “We had always imagined that we’d have kids, always expected that we would share life with kids, we were pretty unlucky on that front,” Mrs Williams said. “We signed up for the training to get a better feel for what would be involved, we were both really excited about the prospect of fostering.”

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There are more than 14,000 kids in the state’s child protection service and two of them are under the care of the Williams in Melbourne’s western suburbs. Eight-year-old Anna* and her six-year-old brother Andrew* have lived with the Williams family for just over two years. “They’re from a family who loved them, lots of reasons they can’t look after them,” Mrs Williams said. “Domestic violence played a big factor in why these kids required out of home care … they’re loved by us, but they’re also loved by the families they come from. “We talk about about violence against women, which is shocking, what’s often hidden is the impact that has on kids in these families, it’s real trauma, real trauma that they’ve experienced at a very young age.“ Mrs Williams said it’s a difficult situation for children to be in as they don’t have much say in big decisions that are made in their best interest.

Kathryn Williams believes the most important thing a carer can give children is care and safety.

“They certainly have found it really tough … [they’re] just trying to be little kids and have the same experience of life as every other kid,” Mrs Williams said. “They were very used to doing things themselves and not really trusting that we could look after them, that understanding that it’s our job to do.” Mrs Williams said there’s a common misconception that fostering is too difficult for people who worry they’ll grow too attached to the kids. “It’s not really about that, it’s about providing for a young person, it’s providing what you can for a kid who needs it now,” she said. “I was really worried about this, these kids were coming in, what do they call us? I think it might have been the first week and the little

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fella, who wasn’t very verbal when he came to us, he didn’t say much, he looked at me and said ‘my Kathryn’. “You worry about ‘how does this work?’, how do you parent another person’s children without trying to overstep or replace something that’s so important - a relationship with their mum- but I think you learn to follow their lead.” Mrs Williams believes most people are unaware of how few carers there are for the number of kids desperately needing a stable and safe home. “It is a hidden kind of an issue … I think out in the west here, we have a big need, you’re surprised when you actually learn how many kids are in and out of home care and how many kids are visible to child protection,” she said.

The Williams foster through Uniting Vic. Tas, a community services organisation that delivers services such as emergency relief, mental health, aged care and family services across Victoria and Tasmania. Uniting child, youth and families senior manager Philip Yew said now more than ever, vulnerable children and young people were in dire need of a place to call home. “Children and young people living away from their birth families are among the most vulnerable people in our community,” Mr Yew said. “We’re in critical need of carers for children and young people with the COVID pandemic having a significant impact both on the numbers of young people requiring care, but also on the recruitment of foster carers.” Mrs Williams said there’s “a lot of different ways” to be a carer and “anyone” could do it. “I don’t think people realise how much we, as carers, get out of it, like it is by far the best and most important thing that my husband and I have ever done,” she said. “Just do the training, you can be an accredited foster carer without ever having a placement, you can do respite once a month, whatever your availability, they will take anything that you can give.” “If we’re good enough, you’re good enough. If we can help, anybody can help a child in the system.” Anna and Andrew will be with the Williams for long-term placement and might need out of home care for “quite a while”. “It’s not permanent placement … but we’ll grow them up. We’d love them wherever they live,” Mrs Williams said. “At the moment they need us this way, but they’re such a special part of our family that they’ll always be part of our family.” Details: unitingvictas.org.au/foster-care *Children’s names have been changed to protect their identities.

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MY PLACE Woodend’s beloved town crier, Barry McDonald, is a well-known face around the beautiful village. After moving from the city 30 years ago, he and his family have laid down their roots, and he works to make the lives of people in his community a little brighter where he can. Barry tells Elsie Lange about his love for the town and its landcsape, his favourite spots and his poetry. Tell us a bit about you and what you do? I’m a retired teacher and criminologist. I started and ran a school in the inner west of Melbourne for young people having trouble. Later I taught and worked as a counsellor in schools in this region. In retirement I’m involved in a number of community groups that aim to improve life in our community: Woodend Lions, Settle Woodend and the ALP. Other than that we have a reasonable sized garden and live the dream. What’s your connection to Woodend? When we were up to our neck with our city lives we sought sanctuary on weekends in a little spot near the Wombat Forest. As we began a family we decided that Woodend would be a good place to do it and found a great spot here where we’ve been for over 30 years. I’ve always thought that ‘it takes a village to raise children’ and that active contribution in village life is part of that. Now it’s just our home and our community. What do you like about where you live? Like many communities, this one contributes and looks after the people in it. There are a good number of contributors here. That adds to all the lives in it; I love that here. It’s good to be known and know my neighbours. There is fun to be had, help to offer and experiences to have. There are few anonymous walks down the street or around a market. I love all the seasons here and the dramatic changes that unfold. I have loved going for walks in the

many beautiful places around. What, if anything, would you change about where you live? We got stuck in when the town plan was being redrafted and we now have a state legislated town boundary and that ensures that the town won’t just sprawl out in every direction. It looks like a new community centre is coming after some years of our work. The council has been good to work with. I hope over time we can improve pedestrian and cyclist access around the town for the whole community to use. Kids walk to their school buses, oldies on scooters come into town and people have to make their way with pushers and toddlers. Where is your favourite local place to spend time? There is no one place here for me. Sure, there’s the Thursday afternoon gatherings at the pub with many locals, the fun of market days and the buzz of Saturday mornings in the High Street, but there’s also meetings where we gather to solve problems, working bees on stuff that needs to be done and misty mornings walking with the dog around the race course. Tell us something people would be surprised to know about you. Most probably don’t know that I have been a poet most of my life with a past in the ‘scene’, which took many of us to hundreds of readings and the Melbourne Town Hall, published and all. Some Facebook folk have read my offerings through these Covid years.

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR WANT YOUR EVENT LISTED? Community Calendar is made available free of charge to not-for-profit organisations to keep the public informed of special events and activities. Send item details to Star Weekly Community Calendar, Corner Thomsons Road and Keilor Park Drive, Keilor Park, 3042, or email to westeditorial@starweekly.com.au by 9am Wednesday the week prior to publication

Woodend Winter Arts Festival The festival now begins! The annual program of thought provoking, delightful events in Woodend for this year’s Woodend Winter Arts Festival, running over the Queen’s birthday long weekend. This year’s event will kick off with a fireworks display at Buffalo Stadium. Check out the program. ■ https://bit.ly/3xbptxe

Savoy Singers Come and enjoy some lovely music at Gisborne Uniting Church at 2pm on Sunday, June 19, brought to you by the Savoy Singers. For 45 years, the singers have been providing entertainment to a variety of community and fundraising groups. Tickets $25 for adults and $20 for concessions or students. Buy tickets on the door or from Maree. ■ Maree, 5428 3852

Sunbury Ladies Badminton Club Get involved with a welcoming, fun, social group of women who have spread the word of ladies badminton since 1999. Social games are on Mondays, 9.30am-noon, and team competitions are on Thursdays, 9.30am-12.30pm at Eric Boardman Reserve, Wilsons Lane. ■ sunburylbc@gmail.com

Chill Out Sunbury Are you between 12 and 18 years old and want to engage with other young people, participate in activities such as trivia, games, art, music, competitions, personal development and more? Chill Out Sunbury is for you. It’s free and happens every Wednesday, 3.30-5.30pm at the Sunbury Youth Centre, 51-53 Evans Street. ■ https://bit.ly/3lmVgVh Delve into deeper topics and enjoy intriguing conversations by joining the Table 8 Discussion Group. The key theme for the coming months will be kindness. The chats take place every Tuesday from 10.30-11.30am at Macedon Lounge, 40 Victoria Street, Macedon. ■ Carol, 0431 186 575

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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

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

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 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 Sylvia, 0417 170 142

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

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

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

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. ■ Leonie, 0401 764 182

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

First aid courses Melton South Community Centre is currently taking enrolments for the next date of one-day First Aid courses, scheduled for Saturday 25 June. Courses available include CPR (HLTAID009), First Aid including CPR (HLTAID011) and First Aid, CPR and Asthma & Anaphylaxis (HLTAID012). ■ 9747 8576

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Pamper yourself as you learn the tricks of the trade in Melton South Community Centre’s Deluxe Facials

The Sunbury Badminton Club has a new extra playing time on 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

workshop, scheduled for Saturday, June 18 10am-10pm. Everything is supplied, including kits. $60.00/$55.00 concession. ■ 9747 8576

Take weight off naturally 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

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

Melton 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

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Sunshine Community Brass 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. It rehearses Tuesday from 7.30pm, 45 Furlong Road, North Sunshine. ■ Andrew, 0419 444 620

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.

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

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Jets cement their place at the top of the ladder The Sunbury Jets cemented its spot at the top of the table in Big V men’s state championship heading into the break. The Jets secured two important wins on the weekend, to make it 13 wins from 14 games. On Saturday night, the Jets headed down to Somerville to face the Western Port Steelers. It was a pretty even first half, with the Jets leading by two points at the main break. After the break, the Jets took control of the game. They led by six points at three quarter time and were able to extend the margin to 16 at game’s end, winning 97-81. Maxwell Barkeley stepped up with Ish Sanders having a poor shooting night, top scoring with 28 points. The Jets were then back at home on Sunday, against local rival Hume City Broncos. The Broncos have started to find form in recent weeks and have moved into the top four. It was a pretty even first quarter with the Jets leading by two points at the first break. The Jets stepped it up a level in the second quarter and were able to extend the margin to

Sunbury Jets import Gerald Blackshear. (Supersport Images)

11 points at the main break. It was a high scoring even third quarter with the Jets keeping the momentum. The last quarter would be one that neither team would like to remember. The Broncos won the quarter 12-8, with the Jets doing

enough to win 88-78. After just nine points the night before, Sanders had 36 in the win. The side as a whole shot at more than 54 per cent from the field. During the week, Jets coach John White was named coach of the month for May, with the

Jets winning all six of their games. The Jets face the Chelsea Gulls on June 18 in their next match. The Jets women’s side had a big win on Sunday in the state championship competition. On the road, the Jets jumped out of the blocks. The Jets led by eight points at the first break and the margin was out to 18 at half time. They continued to extend the lead in the third and led by 25 points heading into the last quarter. While the last quarter was closer, the Jets still won it, winning the match 81-54. All Jets players got plenty of court time, with all but one hitting the scoreboard. Nicole Cameron top scored with 22 points. Maria Jespersen chipped in with 16. It followed her being named state championship player of the month, having averaged 26.4 points and 11.4 rebounds a game throughout May. The Jets now sit fourth on the ladder. Tara Murray

Sports shorts EDFL Both the Sunbury Kangaroos and Rupertswood suffered losses in the Essendon District Football League division 1 on Saturday. The Kangaroos pushed Roxburgh Park for most of the match, before falling short 8.13 (61)-5.10 (40). West Coburg was able to kick away late to beat the Sharks, 11.14 (80)-8.7 (55). In the women’s division 1 competition, the Kangaroos beat Moonee Valley 2, while Sunbury Lions were well beaten by Strathmore. There is a competition wide bye this weekend.

RDFL There were few surprises in the Riddell District Football League on Saturday. The higher placed team took the win in all four games. Diggers Rest was too strong for the Western Rams, winning 22.17 (149)-3.3 (21), while Wallan beat Macedon, 11.11 (77)-5.7 (37). Romsey had a solid win against Lancefield, 12.14 (86)-5.3 (33) and Riddell accounted for Melton Centrals, 15.11 (101)-3.5 (23).

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Consistency will be key By Tara Murray Sunbury United is aiming to get back on the winners list in FV state league 3 north-west as it challenges for promotion Sunbury sits second after 12 rounds, but haven’t had a win in their last three games and with a number of sides looking to take their spot. President Greg Czapnik said there had been some chances to claim full points out of two of the recent three games, with the side knowing everyone is keen to knock them off. “Reality is, we should not have lost a game all season with our losses, should have been draws,” he said. “And outside of the Westvale game, all our draws should have been wins. There are three or four teams around us that are very close on points that want us to drop points. “We have to win consistently. It will be a real battle with no easy games.” Sunbury’s run home sees them play every

team below them on the ladder, having faced the runaway leaders Westvale Olympic in a top of the table clash on Saturday. It was the first of the return matches as the second half of the season got underway. The match would finish in a 0-0 draw with Czapnik saying the game was a hard one. “There were very few chances for both sides,” he said. “It was a strange game that was played between the two boxed and not much goalmouth action. “A draw was a fitting spot.” Czapnik said the result would make it hard for them to finish top and claim the title. The top two teams get promoted. “They were seven points clear before our game,” he said. “Our only chance to win the title was to beat them. They are undefeated after 12 rounds and I can’t see them dropping three games in the next 10.” Czapnik said like a few other clubs they had been hit by COVID-19, the flu and injuries.

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Several of their starters are out with long term injuries, with only one a chance to return this season. Czapnik said they would continue to focus on what had been working, to ensure they make the most of the position they are in. “We are in a good spot,” he said. “But everyone wants to beat us. “Altona North is equal on points and Fawkner is one point behind and then there’s Heidelberg Eagles. “It’s a matter of consistency as we can’t afford to drop any more points. We need to stay up and about as everyone is match hardened every game is a hard game.” Sunbury this week faces Sebastopol Vikings. Meanwhile in state league 4 west, Gisborne had an upset loss to Greenvale United. United scored first before Matthew Mocciaro scored on half time. A penalty in the 80th minute was converted by United to get the 2-1 win. Gisborne now sit fourth on the ladder.

Wallan upset Macedon in the Riddell District Netball League on Saturday. The Magpies led at every break in the 38-25 win. Wallan’s Karina Martin was named the Magpies best. Ciara Stewart was named the best for the Cats, who were missing Chloe Wilson. Despite the loss, the Cats remain on top of the ladder. In other games, Riddell beat Melton Centrals, 65-41, while Romsey and Lancefield drew 39 apiece. Diggers Rest beat Western Rams, 69-37 in the other match.

Ballarat FL The tough season for the Sunbury Lions continued on Saturday against Sebastopol in the Ballarat Football League. It was a low scoring affair up in Ballarat, with just five points separating the teams at the final break. The Burras would kick 1.6 in the final quarter to get the 5.11 (41)-3.7 (25) win. Tyson Lever was named the Lions best. The Lions sit second bottom after seven rounds with just one win. FOR MORE SPORT, VISIT Web: starweekly.com.au Sunbury & Macedon Ranges Star Weekly @starweeklynews @star_weekly

More wins on the board is the aim for Lancefield Getting more wins on the board is getting closer and closer for Lancefield in the Riddell District Football League. The Tigers had one win for the season against the winless Western Rams heading into the weekend, but have shown that they aren’t far off getting a few more. Coach Tom Waters said not getting too many wins on the board had been tough, but the signs of improvement have been there. “We lost to Macedon early in the season and probably could have won that one,” he said. “On the weekend we got beaten by Melton [Centrals], but we had more scoring opportunities and more of the footy. “It’s just about finishing games off. We’ve had some good signs of improvement, but a fair few injuries have caught up with us as well. “We’ll get a few back after the bye and we’ll hopefully finish off the year well.” Waters, who is in his third year as coach, said

they always knew that it was going to be a slow build. He said the first step was getting players to training, which was happening. Now the focus is to see that flow onto the field. “Things are starting to flow, it’s about getting that one close win and knowing what it is like to win these games,” he said. “We’re getting closer, it’s just about winning one. I said to the boys after Melton, we need to play four quarters every game. “We didn’t do that against Melton and gave them a six goal start. If we play like we did in the second half and play four quarters, we can match it with anyone.” Water said with an influx of different players, they had seen some guys really step up and own their positions. Lachlan Mitchell has been a key player down back, while Tyson Anderson has stepped up in the middle.

Anthony Pacers is one player who was already at the club, but having predominantly played reserves in the past, is now a key player in the seniors. The Tigers were set to face Romsey, on Saturday, after deadline. Waters said they were hoping with continued improvement, they would get a few more wins on the board. “We want to get that reward,” he said. “We’ll definitely keep focusing on the process we put in place three years ago when I took over. “It will take some time, while there are definitely signs of improvement we want to finish off with as many four quarter performances as possible and get a win or two and shine some light on the improvement we are making.” Tara Murray

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Renne Tierney has signed with Essendon’s AFLW squad. (Joe Mastroianni) 271083_05

Bombers’ squad grows By Tara Murray Essendon’s first AFLW squad continues to take shape with three more players signing for the upcoming season which starts in August. Eloise Ashley-Cooper, Renee Tierney and Isabella Ayre, who play for the club’s Victorian Football League Women’s side, have all committed the Bombers for the AFLW season. Ashley-Cooper, who won the Bombers’ VFLW best and fairest last year, has impressed with her versatility across the Bombers’ backline and midfield, averaging 14.9 disposals, 8.6 kicks and 6.3 handballs per game this season. She has been part of the Bombers’ VFLW squad since 2019. Tierney joined Essendon at the start of this VFLW season after playing three seasons of

NAB League with the Geelong Falcons and representing Vic Country in the AFLW U19 Girls Championships last year. She has been a key target up forward, kicking 16 goals this season. Ayre will get another chance at an AFLW career, having played 12 games for Carlton and the Brisbane Lions between 2017-19, before retiring to explore career opportunities away from football. After three years away from the game, Ayre is ready to step back up to AFLW level. Executive football general manager Josh Mahoney said these signings reflected the strength of the VFLW program and the success it has had in improving players’ development. “In our inaugural VFLW season, the team won one game. Five years on and they’ve finished undefeated and minor premiers,”

he said. “These three signings in addition to the previous announcements are a fantastic reflection on our VFLW program and how it has enhanced individual players’ development while striving for team-orientated success. “Eloise, Renee and Bella have been key to our VFLW success this year and I look forward to seeing them develop further in the AFLW environment.” AFLW contract manager Georgia Harvey said the three players had shown great promise at VFLW level while also demonstrating their commitment to continue growing their game. “Eloise, Renee and Bella have all been determined to develop their games and have consistently performed at VFLW level,” she said. “They all bring a different set of skills, which will complement our list well as we head towards our inaugural season.”

There’s an aura of confidence surrounding Kyneton in the Central Victorian Football League Women’s competition this season. The Tigers were sitting fourth heading into Sunday’s game, which was after deadline, as the side is on track for one of their best seasons yet. Tigers director of women’s football Eloise Forbes said there was a real good vibe surrounding the side this season. She said they felt like they really belonged with the top sides in the competition. “We’re playing some pretty good football,” she said. “We’re equal second on the ladder with three other teams. “We’ve had a couple of really solid wins. The win against Eaglehawk last week felt really good for the team, it was a really strong match.” Forbes said the group was continuing to build on what coach Phil Hawkes had started last year, before the season ended early due to COVID-19. She said having been able to add some good players to the playing group was also making a big difference. “Last year we had some good games,” she said. “It was about developing the people and the skills. “It’s our second year with Phil and some of those plans he has are starting to come to fruition. “We managed to pick up a few good players, people who had moved to the area. There’s a handful of experienced players now. “We’ve got close to 30 players and girls are missing out each week. You don’t know when that will change.” In a big positive for the club, Tayla Moore, Heidi Erasmus, Bee Hateley and Ursi Van Dyk were part of the league’s interleague side. Another two players were named as emergencies. The club also has an under-16 side. The Tigers were set to face the Bendigo Thunder on Sunday, after deadline. “It will be an interesting match,” she said. “We’re excited to take it up to them. “Then after the break we play Castlemaine. We lost to them in round one and they’re having a cracking season. “The first game we had a number of experienced players out.” The match against Castlemaine, will be part of a competition wide pride round.

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