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Freezing for good cause By Olivia Condous The Moorabool community is rallying behind a local family by braving the cold and raising money for a worthy cause. The Bacchus Marsh and Greendale communities are raising funds for the Big Freeze 8, to fight for a cure for motor neurone disease (MND) and support local resident Phil O’Keefe in his battle against the condition. The fundraising efforts culminated in the Big Freeze in the Marsh football match between the Bacchus Marsh and Sunbury football clubs on Saturday, June 11, with many community

members going down the slide and into the ice. Mr O’Keefe’s wife, Triss, said the close-knit communities of Greendale and Bacchus Marsh were getting behind the family. “Rather than fighting this battle on your own, it’s so great to have this support and understanding,” Mrs O’Keefe said. Mr O’Keefe was diagnosed with MND in 2015 and has experienced a severe decline in his health over the past two years. “It’s one of the most horrible afflictions one can have,” Mrs O’Keefe said. The community has raised almost $9000 so far, with the money going towards

FightMND. Bacchus Marsh Football and Netball Club president Mark Farrell said while the cause had always been embraced by the football world thanks to the advocacy of Big Freeze founder and MND sufferer Neal Daniher, members of the local community had their own personal reasons to get involved. “There’s a few locals at the club who have parents or grandparents who had motor neurone disease as well,” he said. “If we can be part of the solution, that’s really good.” Mr Farrell said former Footscray player Doug Hawkins joined in the fun on the day by

going down the icy slide. “He’s well known around the area and he’s a really good guy. People say he’s a celebrity but he’s really just a local,” Mr Farrell said. The O’Keefe family said it was excited this year’s event was going ahead, after being cancelled the past two years due to the pandemic. “Everybody is rallying together for a good cause and it’s a great way to come out of COVID and all catch up,” Mrs O’Keefe said. “We’ve been in Greendale for 22 years, it’s such a great community and that extends to Bacchus Marsh as well.”

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Luba launches state bid By Olivia Condous Luba Grigorovitch, the new Labor candidate for Kororoit, has officially launched her campaign in the lead up to November’s state election. The Kororoit electoral district covers the suburbs of the City of Melton’s west, including Plumpton, Rockbank, Caroline Springs and Ravenhall. Ms Grigorovitch will take over as candidate for the seat from outgoing MP Marlene Kairouz, who represented Kororoit from 2008 but was dropped by the Labor party after being linked to branch stacking allegations.

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It’s the new candidate’s first foray into state politics, after working as state secretary for the Rail, Tram and Bus Union and as a Hobsons Bay councillor up until 2013. Ms Grigorovitch opened her campaign office at Brimbank Shopping Centre and held a launch event on June 5, with many members of the community in attendance. She said while she was proud to have roots in the western suburbs, she didn’t plan to hide the fact that she wasn’t from the Kororoit district. “It’s incumbent on me to earn the community’s trust,” she said. “By earning the community of Kororoit’s trust and respect, I will give Kororoit a strong voice in Victoria.” Ms Grigorovitch said her campaign would focus on helping the local community to grow and listening to locals. “I want to learn more about the area of

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Kororoit, I want to knock on doors, meet with as many locals and community groups as possible, and listen to them,” she said. “I plan to work tirelessly between now and

November 26 because I want to meet with as many locals as possible, so that if successful, I can be a truly representative voice for all local issues within the community.”

Pop up blood donor centre Australian Red Cross Lifeblood opened a pop-up blood donor centre today in Melton, to encourage more Victorians to roll up their sleeves as donations are at a critical low. The pop-up is located at the Melton Community Hall on High Street and will run until June 17. Lifeblood is running several pop-up donor centres across the state, as the organisation made a call out last week for 17,500 donors to come forward urgently. Lifeblood executive director Cath Stone said people needed donate now in order to boost stocks of A, O and B blood groups, as many donors were cancelling appointments due to illness. “We know people are sick with cold and flu, we know people’s children are unwell and keeping donors at home and we know many people are still having to isolate due to COVID,“ she said. “We have 15,500 blood donations booked in for the next week, but based on current cancellations and no-shows, we know a large number of these won’t result in a donation and we still have thousands of appointments that need to be filled. “We are pleading with anyone who is well and healthy to book a donation today and encourage your friends and family to do the same.” For daily opening times and to book in at the Melton donor centre, visit: https:// www.lifeblood.com.au/donor-centre/ vic/melton-pop-up-donor-centre.

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A new community mural is coming to Bacchus Marsh that will celebrate the local wildlife and environment. The Bacchus Marsh Platypus Alliance will commission a mural as part of the Platypus Arts Trail project, to be painted on the south-facing wall of the Bacchus Marsh Aquatic Centre. The Platypus Arts Trail is designed to pay tribute to the waterways of the Moorabool Shire and highlight the local platypus population. The trail project will be carried out by the Bacchus Marsh Platypus Alliance and the Moorabool Environment Group in collaboration with other community groups. The mural will be funded with a $3000 arts and culture grant from the Moorabool Shire Council, with an additional $1000 from Bendigo Bank and $500 from Melbourne Water. The Bacchus Marsh Platypus Alliance are currently accepting expressions of interest

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from artists for the mural until June 26. Alliance president Dr Jodie Valpied said the group was excited to begin the mural process and looking forward to receiving artist submissions. “We’re hoping to get local interest from local artists and would encourage everyone to come forward,” Dr Valpied said. “The theme will be the platypus river as well as promoting healthy waterways and celebrating the special natural features of the local environment.” RADIOLOGY

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Maternal check ups scaled back By Olivia Condous Melton council has scaled back its already sparse maternal and child health service (MCHS) due to a severe lack of nursing staff. Melton parents registered for the service were sent a letter on June 6, detailing “prioritisation changes” for the service. Up until then, the council was offering appointments for infants aged up to four months old, but due to ongoing resource shortages the service will now only be available

for infants up to eight weeks of age. This means that infants and mothers will receive only four appointments with a maternal and child health nurse. The letter also stated that Aboriginal and Torres Straight Islander children, vulnerable children, or children with additional concerns would receive appointments. The service is now “temporarily paused” for infants aged four months and older, with all existing appointments cancelled. A statement from council said there are about

11,400 families enrolled in the MCHS service. The council only has the equivalent of 14 full-time nurses and require 12 more to be able to provide a full service. The council is encouraging any qualified nurses, including those who are retired, to come forward to assist. Speaking to Star Weekly in May, council chief executive Roslyn Wai said the council was driving an ongoing recruitment campaign to attract more nurses. “We’re asking the Victorian government to

create incentives for existing nurses to move to maternal and child Health and to create a pipeline of new nurses through additional training and education,” Ms Wai said. To compensate for cancelled appointments, the council has offered families the option to email the MCHS service if they have any concerns regarding their child’s learning, development or behaviour. While Wyndham council is also experiencing similar challenges, neighbouring Brimbank council has returned MCHS services to normal.

Young writers on show Young authors were recognised at the fifth-annual Moorabool Young Writers Awards, with many students taking home prizes for their creative stories at the ceremony held at Lerderderg Library on Saturday. The awards are hosted by Moorabool Libraries in conjunction with local writers Jem Tyley-Miller and Wayne Marshall, with the entries judged by Bacchus Marsh author Allyse Near. The theme of the competition was ‘The Door’, designed to inspire imagination in participants, with 735 entries received this year. Matthew Michalik won the upper secondary category for his short story entitled Perfect Stranger, receiving a $200 prize, with Mackenzie Stark as the runner up. In the lower secondary category, Tyler Hounsell-Bachelor took first prize with a story called Something Wicked Comes This Way and Noah Barlow won the upper primary award with his story The Rock Pigeon Gang Strikes Back. Matilda Marshall won the middle primary

award with her piece called Sing, with Kumayl Rizvi and Meg Conroy placing as runners up in the category. Lower secondary winner Tyler said he’d always loved writing but was quite shocked when his story was announced as a winner. “I don’t know how to describe it, it was weird … it kind of felt like an out of body experience,“ Tyler said. Tyler has already started working on a new story that he hopes will become a full-length novel one day. The Peter Carey Short Story Awards prizes were also announced on Saturday, with entrants from across the country eligible for the prize hosted by Moorabool Libraries. Jordan Prosser took home the $2000 prize for his story titled Eleuterio Cabrera’s Beautiful Game and Christine Mackley was awarded the best local entry prize for her piece Holding My Breath. All of the winning stories will be displayed at the library.

Tyler won an award at the Moorabool Young Writers awards.

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Pop-up clinic set to remain open A Melton West pop-up mental health and wellbeing hub will remain open until permanent facilities open across the state. The state government announced on Tuesday, June 7, that 30 pop-up mental health hubs that were set up last year would continue to operate beyond June 30, when they were scheduled to close. The hubs were opened last October to support Victorians through the challenges of the pandemic and will continue until the service is expanded permanently.

cohealth operates the Melton West site along with one in Braybrook. More than 1600 people across the state have accessed the pop-up clinics. The hubs act as a ‘front door’ service to the mental health system, providing support without any eligibility criteria or the need for a GP referral, removing the barriers that too many Victorians face when they need support. In the coming months more than 50 local services are to be established to give

Victorians easy access to care. The local facilities will fulfil the recommendation from the Royal Commission into Victoria’s Mental Health System that more community care was required. The first six of these Mental Health Locals will open this year, including one in Brimbank. These services will provide care for adults with mild to moderate mental health challenges, such as alcohol and drug addiction.

The state government is also opening a dedicated mental health hub for children in the Brimbank-Melton area, expected to be up and running in the coming months. Mental Health Minister James Merlino said the state government was continuing to remove barriers to accessing care. “Victorians across the state are getting the help they need through the Mental Health and Wellbeing Hubs – that’s why we’re keeping them open until mid-2023 while we get on and deliver permanent local services.”

Self defence workshops Women in the Bacchus Marsh community will have the chance to learn important self defence skills in support of a worthy cause. Martial arts gym Phoenix Training Centre is hosting a workshop in order to offer local women the opportunity to learn self defence, with the funds raised going towards charity for prevention of domestic violence. Gym director Amanda Saliba said she wanted to combine her passion for martial arts with being able to support the local community, while fighting back against domestic violence. “I just wanted to make sure that anyone that is going through this horrible situation, they can know how to defend themselves and if anyone was to be caught up in a situation like that, they’ve got some skills,” Ms Saliba said. “One or two women are killed every single week [in Australia] due to domestic violence, that’s just unacceptable.” Ms Saliba said she wanted to help the workshop participants feel as “worthy” and “deserving”.

“Some basic skills could potentially change that deadly situation,” she said. The workshop will run on Friday, June 24 at the Maddingley gym, with 100 per cent of the $30 ticket price going towards charity. Ray White Bacchus Marsh are partnering with Phoenix Training Centre to support the initiative. “If we get enough people, we will run more sessions,” Ms Saliba said. “We’ll do the best that we can to raise as much money as we can for this.” Olivia Condous

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Crime prevention sessions Victoria Police, with support from Neighbourhood Watch Victoria and Melton council are delivering a series of crime prevention information sessions across the municipality in June and July. The sessions are free to attend and residents or business owners can choose the date that is best for them, no registration is required. The events are on June 15 at Fraser Rise Children’s & Community Centre, July 12 at Eynesbury Discovery Centre and July 19 at Bridge Road Children’s & Community Centre. The doors open at 6pm for a 6.30pm start for all sessions and will conclude by 8pm.

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The dinosaurs are coming to Watergardens Shopping Centre. The Taylors Lakes centre will host the Jurassic Creatures animatronics exhibition, featuring more than 30 dinosaurs, from June 17- July 10. Buddy and Tiny from children’s television program Dinosaur Train will also be performing in a free live show. The exhibition gives shoppers a chance to explore a world of life-like moving dinosaurs and be amazed and thrilled as the greatest creatures ever to walk the Earth come alive before their eyes.

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Melton council is creating a new learning strategy to support residents to achieve their learning aspirations. Residents are encouraged to share their thoughts by completing an online survey and/or joining at an in-person or online community workshop. Locals who completes the survey and/or attends a community workshop can choose to go in the draw to win one of five $100 vouchers to a local business. Details: https://meltonlearning.com.au/ learningstrategy2022/

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Wyndham’s top speaker By Olivia Condous

More parking for commuters More car parks will be available for commuters across the western suburbs as multiple train stations, including Caroline Springs, will gain more spaces. The state government will provide 400 new and upgraded spaces at Caroline Springs station, in order to reduce the number of cars parked on local streets and provide an easier commuting experience. The station upgrades will also include new bicycle parking facilities, improved lighting and CCTV, as well as additional landscaping improvements. According to the state government, construction works will have minimal impacts to commuters and station car parking will remain accessible throughout the project, with the new spaces expected to be available for use mid-2023. The Tarneit and Wyndham Vale stations will also receive car parking upgrades, gaining 500 and 380 additional spaces respectively. Victorian public transport minister Ben Carroll said the addition of hundreds of car parks at stations in Melbourne’s west will transform travel for fast growing communities. “Not only are we upgrading car parks across the state, but we are also making it easier to catch the bus or ride your bike to the station, giving Victorians more options than ever before as to how they get around.” Olivia Condous

Ian won at the 2022 Wyndham Youth Public Speaking Competition.

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A Bacchus Marsh student took out the top prize at the 2022 Wyndham Youth Public Speaking Competition finals, or Wynspeak, on June 1. Ian Hadsan-Llusala, a year 11 Bacchus Marsh Grammar student, won the senior division of the competition with his speech on colour and its effect on human emotions. Ian said competing in his first-ever public speaking competition was “absolutely terrifying”, but taking out first place had cemented his motivation to keep progressing in the field into the future. “This is something that I honestly would have never expected for myself, I’ve always considered myself to be an introvert,” Ian said. “Being able to speak in front of people who I don’t know is terrifying, but also really fulfilling.” Bacchus Marsh Grammar public speaking co-ordinator Elise Coyne said Ian’s win highlighted the fact he was a natural storyteller. “That’s really shown within the public speaking competitions, and it’s just such a thrill,” Ms Coyne said. “Seeing him perform makes me feel so proud to be able to have been involved in that in any way and also seeing him succeed in the way that he does,” she said. The Wynspeak competition first began in 2005 and is run primarily by the Hoppers Crossing Rotary Club and the Apex Club of Hoppers Crossing, with support from the Rotary Clubs of Caroline Springs, Melton and Altona. Ian’s advice to other students who wanted to get involved in public speaking was simply ‘be yourself’. “Once you’re able to show who you truly are and really give a part of yourself, that’s the essence of public speaking.”

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MY PLACE Rahayu Johan is a member of the Human and Moral Development Centre Inc (HMDC), a not-for-profit group that works to support muslim and multicultural Melton residents. She spoke with Olivia Condous about the work of the organisation to support the Melton community, including the recent Ramadan Project initiative which supported local families. How did the Melton Human and Moral Development Centre come to be? The rising number of new migrants, residents and families in the Melton suburbs that required assistance to integrate into the community was brought to our attention. Most of the families come from a limited English language background and they tend to isolate themselves from the community due to their weaknesses. They need support in completing forms, getting to know the available amenities and even integrating themselves with other community members in Melton. We also noticed that the existing Melton residents that are elderly, single parents and low-income families required support from other community members. How can the local community better help new residents and migrants to feel welcome? We hope that with our projects, we could unite the new and existing residents to support each other. With the existing and emerging community needs, our dedicated volunteers come together to form HMDC with the vision to empower a sense of social responsibility in the community for Melton residents. Our primary aim is to be the bridge to elevate and support the humanitarian and moral development. If we could get more financial support such as grants, there could be more projects that we can provide. Our finance is very limited as it is mainly from community donations. Why is it important to have community initiatives like the Ramadhan Project? Ramadan is the most precious month in the Islamic calendar (Hijri). This year, we had our

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Ramadhan from April 3 unitl May 2. It is a month where we are encouraged to be closer to Allah and to all His creations. We are also encouraged to be united and help the poor both economically and spiritually. Thus, it is very rewarding act in Ramadan to offer Iftar

(sunset meal to break fast) to those who are fasting. We had three Ramadhan Projects this year. For the first one, we provided iftar food to four musollah (a place to pray since there is no mosque) in Melton twice a week. We also hosted iftar for the community at Medina

Musollah in Melton. Thirdly, we collaborated with Melton Sisters Picnic Group to provide iftar every Sunday to HMDC recipients, who are low income families that reach out to us for support, in Melton.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Hunt for research farm history When you think of the origins of spreadable butter, turf, packet pancake mix and IVF, do you think of Werribee? The products are some of the every day items we might use that had their genesis at the Werribee State Research Farm. But that’s not all. Jan Goates knows this because her father worked on the farm in the dairy institute. “There was a lot of research into cereals and grains, fruit flavoured yoghurt, then you’ve got your fruit cheeses, another thing would be powdered milk,” she said.

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“They may not have directly come from the farm straight to the supermarket shelf, but they certainly had that initial research and trialing.” The research on the farm was predominantly around improving agriculture and animal welfare. “They were researching improvement in food products, later on it was food processing,

so that you can go to your supermarket and get your long life things,” Ms Goates said. “There was a village on the farm, in those days they provided housing for the workers, I grew up there until I was about 16-years or so.” Ms Goates said many of the people who originally worked on the farm, including her father, would have “gone to god”. “We’re trying to capture people now before it’s lost forever to record their memories, and it’ll be the memories of the science that was done, the research that was done, the social life and the way the lived life back in the day,” she said.

The project, which consists of finding people who once lived or worked on the farm, is spearheaded by Dr Monika Schott who recently also completed a PhD and novel about Werribee’s Metropolitan Sewerage Farm. “Those people who worked and lived on the farm are now spread far and wide. The wealth of knowledge they possess about this remarkable institution is a heritage treasure yet to be seriously recorded in any fashion, even anecdotally,” Dr Schott said. Details: https://www.facebook.com/ StateResearchFarmProject.

Emerging writers star A pair of performance-based writers will wow audiences at the Melbourne Planetarium as part of the Emerging Writers Festival. In partnership with Scienceworks, the Writing the Stars event will be held on Thursday, June 23, with sessions at 7.30pm and 9pm. Thabani Tshuma and Bella Waru will be performing special pieces following a feature film screening in the Planetarium dome. Mr Tshuma said he is fostering an infatuation with stars to prepare for the event, including watching episodes of Star Trek and other science fiction media. “My latest obsession has been with the stars,” he said. Mr Tshuma said he is working in performance and slam poetry, but his work is always evolving. “I’m very jazz about it,” he said. Mr Tshuma said he was looking forward to being involved in the festival for a third time.

“It’s always been such a wholesome place to get involved with,” Mr Tshuma said. A group of three writers will also share their thoughts about what attracts them to write about the west. Jinghua Qian, Harry Reid and Khalid Warsame will present as part of the Writing the West workshop at the Footscray library on Tuesday, June 21 from 6pm until 7pm. The festival will also include the launch of a multi-disciplinary exhibition named Same River Twice. Same River Twice is an outcome of Footscray Community Arts West Writers program and is presented in partnership with Footscray Community Arts. The exhibition is running from Wednesday, June 15 to Sunday, July 3 at 45 Moreland Street in Footscray, while the launch will be held on Tuesday, June 21 from 7.30pm.

Thabani Tshuma is presenting in the Writing the Stars event. (Supplied)

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The abuse of older people is hard to talk about. Often, it’s committed by a family member. It could be a daughter, a son, or a loved one. Too many older people suffer in silence. Elder abuse is a form of family violence and it is unacceptable. What starts out small doesn’t always stay that way. Elder abuse is hard to picture, but it happens every day. For further information and for independent advice, contact: Seniors Rights Victoria – 1300 368 821 1800 RESPECT – 1800 737 732 Men’s Referral Service – 1300 766 491 If you are concerned for your immediate safety or that of someone else, please contact the police in your state or territory or call Triple Zero (000) for emergency services. For more information, please visit www.respectvictoria.vic.gov.au

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Rhinos go wild for new scents Peculiar scents are wafting over Werribee Open Range Zoo’s 45-hectare Savannah habitat, causing a stir among the zoo’s crash of Southern white rhinoceros. Zookeepers are piling up smelly mounds of popcorn, gorilla bedding and rhino poo to stimulate natural behaviours among the giant mammals. Some of the interesting behaviours include scouting, sparring, vocalising and flehmen response – a physical response that certain mammals use to investigate scents, hormones and pheromones by curling up their top lips and inhaling. Savannah keeper Alison Edwards said the three rhinoceros perceive the piles of scents as a precious commodity. “This type of enrichment is a really valuable resource and something that the rhinos love,” Ms Edwards said. “We sometimes see our female rhino, Make, pushing male rhino, Kifaru, off a scent pile using her horn. She then follows with a big open-mouth roar, which emulates the way that rhinos communicate with each other in the wild. “The clashing of horns is something we call sparring. It’s a really important tool for rhinos to work out who’s the boss and what the pecking order is amongst the group, without doing any damage.” The fresh scents also encourage Kifaru to patrol the zoo’s savannah, while looking out for competing males.

Rhino Scent Enrichment at Werribee Open Range Zoo. (Zoos Victoria)

“We add poo from other male rhinos from a different exhibit,” Ms Edwards said. “In the wild, male rhinos mark a territory with their scat and urine and will defend their territory and female herd members. Suddenly these smells appear and Kifaru senses other rhinos that might pose a threat to his territory or come in to steal his girls.”

Visitors to the zoo can see the crash of rhinoceroses while on one of the savannah bus tours, which run throughoutthe day and are included in entry. There are fewer than 20,000 Southern White Rhinoceros remaining in the wild with populations under serious threat from illegal and habitat destruction.

The rhinos at Werribee Open Range Zoo form part of a regional breeding program to maintain an insurance population in the fight against extinction. Zoos Victoria members and Werribee Open Range Zoo visitors are reminded that all tickets must be pre-booked online at zoo. org.au

Three key elements to ensure project success

I believe there are three key elements for success: 1. Understand what the project really requires. 2. Take the time to plan properly. 3. Manage change requests.

The first seems obvious, but it is frequently not well done. This part of the project is termed ‘feasibility analysis’ an is about ensuring that the four key elements of a project (scope, cost, schedule and quality) are in balance before anything starts. Assuming that quality is mandatory, then stakeholders can dictate any two of the three remaining elements, but the Project Manager must have control over the final one, e.g. if scope and budget are fixed, then the PM must be able to derive the schedule and if scope and schedule are fixed, then the PM must 12 MELTON & MOORABOOL STAR WEEKLY Tuesday, 14 June, 2022

TAKING CARE OF BUSINESS IAN ASH calculate the cost. The graphic below shows what happens when feasibility analysis is not done properly; the project becomes a voyage of discovery and ends up costing (perhaps >36 per cent) more with massive effort at the end (the “hockey stick effect”). Assuming feasibility analysis has been properly conducted, then the next key element is accurate project planning. There are a number of tools and techniques to ensure this but the most important thing is to ensure that everything has been considered and included. Things that are often overlooked include documentation, training, testing and allowing for rework since things will always go wrong to some degree. The activities should be estimated in terms of the effort required and then staff availability applied to work out a reasonable duration, i.e. if a task is estimated at four days and someone is 80 per cent available, then required timeframe for the task should be planned at five days (four days / 80 per cent). Finally, one of the most common reasons for project failure is lack of proper change management. Changes for any project are pretty well inevitable since even the customer may not know exactly what they want at the start and even if they do, it is far from certain that the supplier interprets this 100 per cent correctly. Any change to a project (even apparently simple ones) should be analysed and the impact on cost and schedule calculated and then referred back to the customer for approval.

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What makes projects succeed or fail? Is there a common underlying set of things that must be done to make a project succeed or is it purely a function of complexity or luck? Back in the 1980s and 1990s, software development projects were renowned for not meeting expectations, coming in late, over budget or even getting cancelled completely. The Standish Group (formed in 1985 to improve the success of software development projects) produces “CHAOS” reports annually and in 1995 found that only 16.2 per cent of software projects were completed on-time and on-budget and for larger companies which was just 9 per cent of all projects (projectsmart. co.uk/white-papers/chaos-report.pdf). Unfortunately, there are still plenty of examples around today of projects failing to achieve their objectives, on-time and within budget, so what can be done to improve things? As it turns out, success tends to be less a function of the expertise in the team(s) and much more about how they are defined, planned and managed.

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Time Too often changes are done for free (often cited as “for reasons of goodwill”) so that the customer assumes virtually no effort but any change to a project introduces an additional

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Hesket Estate owners Alex Stevenson and Elisabeth Hudspeth. (Damjan Janevski) 281876_01

Climate a corker for cool wines Even Australia’s coolest wine region, the Macedon Ranges, is experiencing the effects of climate change on the grapes grown. Winemakers across the region spoke to Elsie Lange about adaptation, change and mitigation.

hen the Ellis family bought the property which would become Hanging Rock Winery in 1982, the climate was too cool to produce the drop that just won them a National Wine Show Trophy last month. But 40 years later, ‘The Jim Jim Three’ Pinot Gris Gewürztraminer Riesling has won the gong for best blended white, and general manager Ruth Ellis said part of it’s down to the changing climate. “We only planted these varieties in the early noughties, because we could see … that varieties like that would be able to ripen,” Ruth said. “Whereas when we bought the place in the ’80s, there was no way you’d get riesling or pinot gris right, there just wouldn’t be enough sunshine hours with enough hours with enough heat to make it happen. “Here we are, 40 years later, and the wine’s obviously looking fantastic.” The Macedon Ranges is Australia’s coolest mainland viticultural region, which means wineries produce finer, more acidic, lighter-bodied wines, such as pinot noir, chardonnay, sparkling and sauvignon blanc. While warmer climate regions have more consistent temperatures throughout the season giving grapes the opportunity to fully ripen to create the big-bodied varietals Australia is famous for, cooler regions get just as hot, but drop temperature quickly, creating acidity in the wines. Despite grape growers being familiar with changing seasons, climate change is something the wine industry is having to grapple with: what’s going to happen to cooler climate wines when the earth gets too hot? It’s important to remember that winemakers are some of the first to deal with the effects of climate change – droughts, floods and fires can ruin a crop and therefore, a vintage – and

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Hanging Rock Winery chief winemaker Rob Ellis. (Damjan Janevski) 282342_01

they’ve been adapting for some time. In early 2022, an article published by the industry’s statutory authority, Wine Australia, said viticulture had already been dealing with the effects of climate change in vineyards and wineries “for a good couple of decades”. “In some ways, this means we are ahead of other agricultural sectors in adapting to the changes,” Wine Australia said. The Jim Jim Three was produced by Ruth’s brother, Rob, who last year celebrated his 10th vintage as chief winemaker at Hanging Rock. It’s now about 10 years since the vineyard switched from producing very cool climate sparkling wine to chardonnay and pinot gris table wine. “You can only do that because the world has warmed a little bit more,” Ruth explained, and

said if hotter weather in the rest of the country forced Australians to turn to the region for their cooler climate varietals, she’d welcome the attention. “There’s other parts of Victoria that would have always been considered cool climate that are [becoming] less and less cool climate by the year,” she said. “It’s going to get to the point where if you’re looking for those amazing cool climate wines, the Macedon Ranges is going to be where you want to come.” Just down the road is Hesket Estate, owned by Elizabeth Hudspeth and Alex Stevenson, producing pinot noir, chardonnay and riesling. Elizabeth explained it’s the “long, slow hang time” which produces their drops, the gentle ripening allowing for the fruit to develop delicate, complex flavours. To mitigate the effects of climate change on the winery’s grapes, the estate took part in a mulch trial, which according to Sustainable Winegrowing Australia (SWA) can increase soil moisture thus lowering ambient temperatures, as well as allowing for evaporative cooling. “Mulching also increases soil organic matter and may increase soil carbon sequestration,” SWA said. Further south is Mount Charlie Winery, a micro-boutique with a microclimate in contrast to its cold-climate neighbours: red grapes fully ripen, but because of its altitude

and cold nights, maintain high acidity with rich fruit. Alongside chardonnay and sauvignon blanc, Mount Charlie produces shiraz, merlot, malbec and tempranillo – famously fuller-bodied wines suited to warmer areas – and owner Trefor Morgan said if the region gets hotter he would move away from the whites and focus on the reds. “Ours is different to shiraz from Rutherglen or McLaren Vale – it’s a cool climate shiraz. It’s not a big wine, but it’s got a spicy, peppery characteristic,” Trefor said. When regions are warmer, the sugar levels in the grapes are higher, and too much heat can produce wines lacking structure – the cool climate, big reds produced by Trefor are more subtle and complex. Trefor predicted climate change would make it difficult for other areas in Australia to continue making top-quality cool climate chardonnay, even in the ranges, eventually. “The Macedon Ranges won’t be affected as much as many of the other areas, but certain places that at the moment produce good chardonnays and sauvignon blancs will become too warm to produce really good wines,” he said. The Ellis family are celebrating their win right now though, because adaptation is what viticulturalists do, and that’s why they are where they are today. “The last time our family won a trophy at the National Wine Show was when dad won it in 1984 with the very first ever cabernet merlot in Australia, when he was working for someone else,” Ruth said. “It’s been 40 years since we won… [now] it is my brother, Rob, John’s son, who’s collected this trophy. “It’s a real big boon for him with dad watching, being very proud, which is a lovely moment.” Tuesday, 14 June, 2022 MELTON & MOORABOOL STAR WEEKLY 13

COMMENT STARWEEKLY.COM.AU Don’t leave valuables unattended in your car.

Protect your valuables By Joanne Mutsaerts, Melton neighbourhood policing co-ordinator With more people back out in the community after the easing of pandemic restrictions, Melton police would like to remind residents about safety precautions the community should follow to avoid being a victim of theft. Police are on duty at all times of the day and night, actively patrolling areas such as local shopping strips, gyms and public transport

hubs. We do this to provide a visible presence to detect and deter crime, and be able to provide an agile response to any incidents that occur. However, police cannot be on every street corner, so it is important to be aware of simple steps to take, in order to protect belongings. Most thefts in public occur when valuables are clearly visible, when the owner is distracted or when items are left unattended. The most common items thieves are attracted to are phones, wallets, money, handbags and computers.

Police ask the community to always ensure they are alert and aware of their surroundings. Never leave your items unattended, whether it be at the gym or the shops. If you are the victim of theft, it’s important to not approach the thief and report the matter immediately. If you are feeling unsafe, ring triple-0 for an immediate police response. If you don’t feel you’re in danger and police are not immediately required, such as if you realise you left your wallet behind at a shop and it is now gone, this can be reported to the Police Assistance Line by calling 131 444 or by

visiting www.police.vic.gov.au. In the event your mobile phone or electronic devices are stolen, there are certain identifying features that will help police locate these to assist you in an insurance claim. Every mobile phone has an International Mobile Equipment Identity (IMEI) number and wireless headphones or cordless phones will have a serial number. Ensure you have these numbers noted down somewhere outside of your phone, so you can provide it to your service provider and they can render your phone useless if it is stolen.

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

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DIY manicure class Discover the satisfaction of doing your own SNS-style manicure at Melton South Community Centre’s Dip Powder Nails workshop, scheduled for Saturday, June 25, 10am-4pm. Everything is supplied, and students receive a participation certificate. Cost: $150/$145 concession. ■ 9747 8576

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

Deluxe facials workshop Pamper yourself as you learn the tricks of the trade in Melton South Community Centre’s Deluxe Facials workshop, scheduled for Saturday, June 18 10am-10pm. Everything is supplied, including kits. Cost: $60/$55concession. ■ 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

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

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

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.

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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.

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

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Sunshine Community Brass is currently looking for trumpet and percussion players. It rehearses Tuesdays from 7.30pm, at 45 Furlong Road, North Sunshine. ■ Andrew, 0419 444 620

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

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

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

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

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

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

Community wills day The Salvation Army in Sunshine will host a community wills day on Tuesday, July 19. For $100 you can make an appointment to have your will arranged or updated by a volunteer solicitor (simple wills only). All proceeds will support the Salvos’ work in the Sunshine community. Bookings essential. ■ Peter Nankervis, 0417 155 691

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

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.

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Lunchtime concert Enjoy a lunchtime library concert with celebrated Bansuri player Vinod Prasanna followed by a coffee and chat afterwards. The Bansuri is a traditional Indian woodwind instrument constructed from bamboo, known for its hauntingly beautiful sound. At Deer Park Library, 4 Neale Road, Deer Park, on Friday, June 17, noon-12.45pm. ■ library@brimbank.vic.gov.au

Recycle household items Donate your unwanted household items (in good condition) for reuse at Brimbank council’s Reusable Goods Drop-off Day on Saturday, June 18, Stadium Drive, Keilor Park, 9am-2pm. Items will be donated to local charities West Welcome Wagon and Australian Red Cross. Textile Recycler Blocktexx will take clean linen not suitable for donation and turn it into new products. ■ https://reusable-goods-drop-off-day. eventbrite.com.au/

Sports day Join in a range of family-friendly activities including soccer, sports competitions, blender bikes, kite making and flying, cultural dancing, balloon artistry and a variety of food options to enjoy at the Brimbank Sports Activity Day on Saturday, June 18, noon-2pm, at 33 Princess Street, St Albans. All food and activities at the event will be free of charge and will include a variety of prizes, gifts and vouchers. ■ https://creativebrimbank.com.au/impactbrimbank-sports-activity-day

Bark lantern workshop Join Indian artist Manan Walia to make individual bark ‘tree’ lanterns to light up your home. Manan is a local artist who uses mixed media to create artwork. At Deer Park Library, 4 Neale Road, Deer Park, Saturday, June 18, 2-4pm. ■ library@brimbank.vic.gov.au Tuesday, 14 June, 2022 MELTON & MOORABOOL STAR WEEKLY 17

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Polestar 2 offers a touch of Thor By Ewan Kennedy, Marque Motoring I must admit to having a soft spot for anything Swedish. I’ve had several business trips there with Volvo and Saab and on a couple of occasions have stayed on at my own expense to have a holiday after the official part of the event was over. Sweden is in the forefront of thinking when it comes to global warming and is working hard on reducing emissions from its vehicles. Polestar is a sub brand of Volvo and shares some components with the Volvo XC40 Recharge that we tested recently. The Swedish Polestar 2 is a pure EV, running on batteries without any internal combustion engine to back it up. Three variants are offered: Standard Range single motor, Long Range single motor, and Long Range dual motor (our test car). Polestar quotes expected range of 474 km, 542 km and 482 km respectively

The Polestar 2 has ‘Hammer of Thor’ shaped lights as used in Volvos.

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There’s a real look and feel of upmarket luxury inside, the soft-touch fabrics and other materials around the cabin are that well-mated and blend of high-quality minimalism.

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It’s a five-door hatchback and, in the Swedish style, is neat without being ostentatious, when we road tested the Polestar 2 in our home area on the Gold Coast those who we asked to comment on it liked the shape thought it was stylish, with a semi-sporty look. The front has a sort of radiator grille, perhaps to suit potential buyers who aren’t keen on a car that looks different from the norm. At each side of the grille are the famed ‘Hammer of Thor’ shaped lights as used in all Volvos.

The Polestar uses a Google-sourced Android Automotive infotainment software. It works very well around town. The Hey Google voice assistant and control some of the car’s functions as well as the infotainment and navigation features. If you log in with your Google account, you can search for things on your phone and have them available in the car seamlessly.

Polestar 2 Long Range single motor: $68,400

Interior The seats are large and comfortable. However, the foot space in the front isn’t as wide as we expected, probably due to the fact that it’s based on the similar platform as the smaller Volvo XC40. The panoramic roof is huge, there’s even an illuminated Polestar logo reflection, but you can only see it from the back seat. The roof is tinted, but there’s no blind or electro-chromatic setting to lessen the amount of light and heat that can be come through on a sunny day. This wasn’t a problem as we tested the Polestar 2 in winter here on the Gold Coast. We will try to get another one in summer and see how it feels.

Powertrain Polestar 2 is offered with in three models; single motor and standard range, single motor with long-range and dual-motor with a long-range battery pack.The Polestar 2 we tested is the “big gun model” had dual electric motors and long-range batteries. Its official range is 480 kilometres, but see the notes in the Driving section of this review.

Safety Polestar is closely related to Volvo and that company has had safety built into it’s vehicles for many decades. It has a five-star safety rating . Dual frontal, side chest-protecting and side head-protecting (curtain) airbags are standard. A centre airbag which provides added protection to front seat occupants in side impact crashes is standard on all variants. Autonomous emergency braking (Car-to-Car,

MODEL RANGE Polestar 2 Standard Range single motor: $63,900 Polestar 2 Long Range dual motor: $73,400 SPECIFICATIONS Polestar 2 Long Range dual motor

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

Vulnerable Road User and Junction Assist) as well as a lane support system with lane keep assist (LKA), lane departure warning (LDW) and emergency lane keeping (ELK), and an advanced speed assistance system (SAS) are standard on all variants.

Driving When we got into the car we looked in vain for a Start-Stop button. Only to find it doesn’t have one. Put your foot on the brake pedal and select either Drive or Reverse and the Polestar is ready to go. It’s a bit spooky at first because there’s no noise, but you soon adapt the brain to it. Handling is generally neutral as the centre of gravity is lower than in a petrol- or diesel-powered vehicle. It’s a fairly heavy vehicle because batteries have a lot of mass and it weighs in at 1.9 tonnes. This does give it a

slight reluctant to change direction. Country running on twisty roads is good but you wouldn’t put it in the sports coupe category. The excellent instant acceleration that we love in all pure electric vehicles is a major feature. It will beat anything off the line that’s powered by a V8 or hot six-cylinder petrol engine. Around town and in the suburbs there’s little noise inside the Polestar 2. On the motorway section of our road testing the noise did penetrate more and disturbed the serenity. There’s some tyre bump thump when crossing bridges. Energy consumption is officially rated at 19.4 kWh per 100 kilometres. We averaged 16.8 kWh during our road testing of the Polestar 2 as we did a fair bit of suburban running and the vehicle charges itself when slowing down. Indeed, on our run over the high Gateway Bridge it’s indicated range increased when we freewheeled in on the down slope. I do drive economically and have a Guinness Book of Records entry for the greatest distance travelled on a single fuel fill. Perhaps I should try for an electric vehicle Guinness Record, let me think about it and get back to you…

Summing up Polestar 2 gives us a strong insight as to what motoring will be like in the future. It’s low running costs and strong performance are impressive. Will we replace our Volvo XC40 with a Polestar 2? Not at this stage, we will wait until prices come down and charging times are shorter. Tuesday, 14 June, 2022 MELTON & MOORABOOL STAR WEEKLY 21

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Falcons win out in the mental battle City West Falcons won the mental battle and took home the points in the Victorian Netball League Championship against Casey Demons on Wednesday night. The Falcons, who have been in good form, were tested against a full strength Demons side, which included former Australian Diamond Renae Ingles. After taking a while to settle into the game, the Falcons took control in the second half. While a few late goals reduced the margin, the Falcons did enough to win 64-60. Falcons coach Marg Lind was pretty happy with the result. “It was a good game of netball and a tough one to win,” she said. “We had no Maggie [Lind] so we had to use Soli [Ropati] in wing attack. It took half a game to get established. “We did really well as Casey came out firing.”

Lind said they had got the margin out to about eight goals in the last quarter, but let the foot off the pedal in the last couple of minutes. She said for the most part, the group had been really switched on. “First knowing that Renae was playing and then not having Maggie resulted in the line up changing,” she said. “The way we played was two major mental wins, we were really pleased. Credit to them.” Lind said she was really pleased with how Montana Holmes played in centre, going head to head with Ingles. She said Ingles was one player that didn’t allow the Demons to give up the whole game. “Montana was quite sick last night,” she said. “We weren’t sure if she was going to be able to stand up for the four quarters.” Lind was also impressed with the game of Lucia Fauonuku in wing defence. She also liked the different combinations they threw on at

each end of the court. “Everyone offered something different, which kept them guessing.” The division 1 and under-19 sides both also got wins. Lind said with a number of players ill, it was another challenge they had to fight this week. The Falcons will be back on their home court in Altona this week, as they host the Geelong Cougars in a top of the table clash. Lind said it would give them a true indication of where they sit. “Hopefully we can get a really good crowd,” she said. It’s a really good venue and we’ve been lucky enough to get three home games this season. “Hopefully we can get the result as we are firing on all cylinders. Geelong is a lot more experienced and the most stable side.” City West Falcons’ Montana Holmes.

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Aayman Deol, Ky Lake, Laila Ward, Luca Sinnott, Royal Mann and Charlotte Wright.

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Springers young guns By Tara Murray The next generation of stars at Caroline Springs Hockey Club will be on show at Junior State Championships. Six Springers players have been selected to be part of the championships, which is a massive step in the right direction. All six play in the same under-14 team that is coached by Melissa Lake. The team currently sits second in the Hockey Victoria under-14 mixed district NW competition. Lake said it was pretty exciting for the players and the club itself which is still in its early days. “It’s the first time we’ve ever had that many players picked in the one JCS team,” she said. “We’ve had no more than one in a team before and only had about four players total picked.” The players were selected after a trial day, where the best players from the region tried out. Aayman Deol, Ky Lake, Laila Ward, Luca 22 MELTON & MOORABOOL STAR WEEKLY Tuesday, 14 June, 2022

Sinnott, Royal Mann and Charlotte Wright have been picked in the under-13 squads. “We had five players picked in the North West Tigers squad,” Lake said. “We had one player named as a train on player. “There was a spot available in another zone, so she is now playing for them as a fully fledged member and gets to play the tournament. “For us it’s exciting for the kids no matter which team they’re playing with.” Lake said they weren’t sure why so many more players had been picked this year from the club in comparison to other years. But she said having played together for a number of years might have had something to do it with it. “They all play in the same under-14 team,” she said. “They’ve been playing for a bit longer and started out at a younger age. “Most have been playing for more than three years and we’ve seen that development over time. “They’ve gelled well together and they are

good for each other’s games. It’ll be good to see that on the next level. Lake said they were hoping that this would mark the start of putting the Springers on the map at a bigger stage. She said that good performances at this event could lead to selection in the junior academies and/or state selection down the track. “It’s a step in the right direction,” she said. The JSC will run from June 30 to July 3. Lake said the players were doing weekly training sessions with their sides with some round robin matches to be played in the lead up in preparation. Meanwhile, the Springers senior sides had a well earned rest on the weekend, due to the competition wide bye. The men’s metro 1 north-west sits in fourth spot, with three wins, three draws and three losses. The women’s metro 1 north-west team also sits fourth. They have five wins from their nine matches.

The dynamic duo of Montana Ham and Charlotte Baskaran couldn’t be split in the Western Jets girl’s best and fairest. The midfield duo who have been mentioned in the same breath week in and week out, were last week announced on the club’s social media as the club’s joint best and fairest winners. The two were standouts for the Jets, as they won their first premiership. Baskaran, who captained the side, had earlier finished second in the NAB League best and fairest award and named captain in team of the year. Both girls were named in the league team of the year and have since represented Vic Metro at the national championships, where they were named in the udner-18 All Australian team. Ham, who played with Keilor, was named the Vic Metro player of the championships. Both are expected to be taken high in the AFLW draft later this month having been invited to the AFLW draft combine. After an injury interrupted 2021, Trinity Skenderis was named runners-up in the club’s main award. She averaged 16 possessions and five tackles a game. Defender Laura Elliott was named most improved, as she set a league record for most intercept marks. She’s another who has caught the eye of AFLW selectors, invited to the draft combine and playing at the national championships and was named in the All-Australian team along with Ham and Baskaran. Kate Maxwell won the coaches award for her work down back, while Kensley Ward won the trainers award for work in recovering from an early season injury. Burnside Heights’ Akima Manoah was named best clubwoman for most positive vibes on the training track and on game day. Tara Murray

Montana Ham.

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Spring Hills are hoping for a change of fortune Spring Hills isn’t far away from getting more wins on the board in FV state league 4 west. The Stallions have just one win in the first half of the season and find themselves sitting second bottom. Stallions president Tom Markovski said they always knew it was going to be a tough season, with the side expecting to be in the bottom half of the table. “Once COVID hit, we decided to go with local young players and start from scratch,” he said. “We did it with the women’s side a few years ago, where the focus was giving youngsters at the club the opportunity to play. “For us it’s a three year plan to get things on track.” Under new coach John McAloon the group has started to show some good signs. The vibe on the training track has been good and they’re getting on average 30 players on the

track. “We knew it would be tough to get the kids going after a couple of interrupted seasons,” Markovski said. “The culture though has been really good. We’ve got a couple of under-18s getting experience each week and we’re starting to see some good signs. “John is used to coaching 18-19-year-olds. He’s a coach at SEDA.” Markovski said the side could have quite easily been sitting in the middle of the table. “The unfortunate thing has been the inexperience of the group,” he said. “They’re conceding goals in the last minute. “On the weekend it was one-all with two minutes to go and we conceded. Another week we were 0-0 and lost on the last kick of the game. “In another match we were winning 2-1 and with two minutes to go we conceded.”

While the men’s side is down towards the bottom of the table, the women’s side continues to go from strength to strength. The side is sitting second in state league 1 north-west. Markovski said they were hoping to do enough go get promoted to the Victorian Premier League. “The women are going well at this stage,” he said. “Two teams get promoted. “We were on track last season to get promoted before COVID. “We think that we are good enough with NPL [National Premier League] clubs are poaching players that we are developing. “Premier league would be fantastic for the club. It’s been a team of local girls that have worked hard from division 4 and through to division 1. Tara Murray

Some of the Spring Hills squad.

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Sports Briefs NAB League Western Jets’ Lucca Grego has been named in the Vic Metro team for the 2022 NAB AFL National Development Championships. Grego, who is from Bacchus Marsh and goes to school at Maribyrnong College, was named in the Vic Metro squad that will compete against nine other sides from across Australia. The championships were set to start on Saturday, after deadline.

AFL Former Caroline Springs footballer Tristan Xerri has signed a new contract with North Melbourne. The AFL big man has signed a three-year contract extension tying him to the Kangaroos until the end of 2025. Xerri has taken his game to the next level this year and has been one of the highlights in a tough season for the club. Xerri said there was no other club he would like to play for.

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Jamie Lee Speakman is excited about the AFLW draft.

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Glad to be on the field By Tara Murray Jamie Lee Speakman was hoping to just get out there and play some football this year after two years of not playing. Having not played in 2020 followed by an ACL injury last season, Speakman had spent more time on the side lines than on the field. The Bacchus Marsh footballer showed no signs of rust as made massive steps forward and put herself on the radar of AFLW clubs. Speakman said she had even surprised herself with how she was able to perform this season with the Greater Western Victorian Rebels. “It was so much better than I expected after coming off two years without footy due to COVID and then an injury,” she said. “I thought maybe I would have an average year coming back to feel the game again, but I came out pretty good. “I was pretty proud of how I went.” Speakman would play seven games for the

Rebels this year, averaging 14 possessions a game. She was named the Rebels most improved player and was named in the Vic Country squad for the national championships. Speakman later played with an under-23 all stars team which faced the NAB League girls academy team. For Speakman, playing football has always been the dream. “It’s been my number one dream since before I could even speak,” she said. “Footy is something I want to do for the rest of my life. “I’ve been playing since I was eight. I started in the Ballan under-12s. I got told I couldn’t play with the boys anymore when it went up to under-15s. “I moved to Bacchus Marsh to play in the under-13s and got told I was too big and strong so I had to go up and play in the under-18 youth girls, we’ve I’ve played most of my football.” That experience of playing with older players helped Speakman when she made her Victorian Football League Women’s debut this season.

She played three games for the Western Bulldogs. “It’s been a good ride there,” she said. “A lot different with the bigger bodies. They’re taller and quicker and the skill level is just emaculate. “You always have to be one step ahead. It was really good.” The realisation that she might soon be drafted is starting to settle in for Speakman. She was invited to the draft combine where she tested well in the two-kilometre, getting a personal best. She has also spoken with several AFLW clubs in the lead up to the draft which is on June 29. “I worked my backside off to get here,” she said. “I didn’t think I would be here, but I am here and I’m pretty proud. “I’m not that nervous I’m pretty excited about it. I think the nerves will probably kick in once it gets a bit closer. “I’ll keep working hard, training every night, to get ready for pre-season and hopefully being drafted.”

Caroline Springs will have a new coach for the next Victorian Turf Cricket Association division 3. The Falcons announced on Wednesday that premiership winning coach Gary Turner would take a back seat and set down from the main coaching role. He will still be part of the coaching panel “While Smackers’ time as our head coach was always limited, there’s no doubting the impact he has had on our playing group, both on and off the field,” the club said on social media. Turner, in his first season as coach of the Falcons, led them to the division 4 premiership.

Ballarat FL Bacchus Marsh was one of the rare sides in local football to take to the field on Saturday. The Cobras were set to face the Sunbury Lions in a standalone Big Freeze game to raise money for motor neurone disease. The rest of the competition had a bye due to the Queen’s Birthday long weekend. For the result of the Cobras game, which was after deadline, head to www. starweekly.com.au. FOR BREAKING NEWS, VISIT Web: starweekly.com.au Melton & Moorabool Star Weekly @starweeklynews @star_weekly Tuesday, 14 June, 2022 MELTON & MOORABOOL STAR WEEKLY 23

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