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Elevated frustration
By Elsie Lange For half a decade, Sunbury resident Mary Nehmy has been calling for an elevator to be installed at Sunbury Station, and despite major line works ongoing, there’s no plans for one on theThehorizon.70-year-old suffers from acrophobia – an extreme fear of heights – and shortly after moving to Sunbury five years ago she discovered the stairs and ramp at the station were too high for her to use. “It’s really just debilitating,” she said. “It’s affected my life … I had no idea that this was going to happen. I wouldn’t have moved to Sunbury.”She’sraised the issue with various members of the state government in the past, and even suggested filling in the gaps between the steps on the existing stairs as a solution – but was told heritage-listing prevented it.
‘‘ I’m very, very frustrated because they don’t seem to be looking after passengers ’’ -MaryNehmy
As part of the Sunbury line upgrade, wheelchair boarding pads are being installed to help raise the platform height to meet the level of the train to give people with mobility requirements or prams safer and easier access.
Ms Nehmy believes with all the money being invested in the transport network, some cash should have been diverted towards installing a lift.“I’m very, very frustrated because they don’t seem to be looking after passengers,” Ms Nehmy said. “With removing the railway crossing, that’s great, but that only affects people who drive.
Mary Nehmy is fighting to have an elevator installed at Sunbury Station. (Damjan Janevski) 294042_07
ItisunderstoodtheDepartmentofTransport is working to make public transport more accessible while attempting to preserve the historical features of railway precincts. wouldofMsNehmysaidshetriedto“seethegoodsidethings”,andevenanenclosedsetofescalatorsimprovehersituationimmensely.“AtleastIdon’thaveajobthatIhavetogotofivedaysaweekandputupwiththis.Ijustwouldn’tbeabletodoit.I’dberunninglateifIworkedinthecity,”shesaid.“You’dhavetoleavehome,anhourandahalfbefore,orsomething,inreality.”
spokespersonnetworkaccessibilitythewhichparkcrossingSunburyupgradesgovernmentbackwalknohigh,”I“nowupgrademinutestheTherampisoftennotanoptionforhereither,phobiaforcinghertotrekanextra10or15aroundtotheotherside.Beforetheworksshecouldusetworoutes,buttheworseoneistheonlyone”.“IfIhad[tochangeplatforms]onmyown…wouldchoosetheramp,notthestairs.It’sveryshesaid.“Sometimes,I’vebeenupthereandIthink,I’mgoingtogoontherampandIstarttoup,butthenIjustturnaroundandcomebecauseIjustcan’tdoit.”Astategovernmentspokespersonsaidthewasinvestingsignificantlyintothetransportnetworkwiththelineupgrade,theGapRoadlevelremovalandtheSunburyStationcarupgrade“allsettoimproveaccessibility”.“There’salwaysmorethatcanbedone,iswhywearecontinuingtoworkwithcommunityonwayswecanimproveacrossourpublictransport–includingatSunburyStation,”thesaid.
“Intermsofpeoplewhoactuallycatchtrains, there’s been absolutely nothing to help them.”
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Planning approval has been granted for a new multi-deck car park in Sunbury. To be delivered by Hume council, the car park will be jointly funded with support from the state government’s Car Parks for Commuters Program, the Victorian Growth Areas Infrastructure Contribution, the Australian Government’s Urban Congestion Fund andSunburycouncil. MP Josh Bull said the government was thrilled to announce the additional car parking residents had been calling for, “meeting the demands of the local “Whethercommunity”.youwalk,ride or drive to Sunbury Station – these upgrades will make it easier for everyone catching the train,” Mr Bull said.
toHaikerwalAltonaNorthMedicalGroupGPDrMukeshsaidhe’dobservedthatpeople’swillgetthevaccinehaddefinitely“droppedoff”.
Doctors recommend fourth vax
By Olivia Condous istargetedhaveareresidentsandtodosesuburbsResidentsfromacrossthenorthernandwesternofMelbournearedelayingtheirfourthoftheCOVID-19vaccination,accordinghealthprofessionalsworkinginthearea,Humecouncilisrenewingtheircallfortogettheirnextdose.Doctorshavereportedthatsomepatientsputtingoffreceivingthevaccineastheyheardthatabetterversion,whichismoretowardthedominantOmicronstrain,indevelopment.Healthprofessionalshavesaidwhileanother
North Western Melbourne Primary Health Network chief executive Christopher Carter said that approving a new vaccine was a rigorous, time-consuming process and that people should not wait for it to be ready.
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andaccessiblemet”.oflocalcarStreet.thelevels,forcontinuesthecurrentlyexpansionparkingincontractorsbidsforHumecouncilhasnowissuedarequesttender,whichmeanstheyareseekingfromshortlistedconstructionbeforeworksaresettobegin2023.Thecarparkwillprovide300extraspacesforcommuters,thebuildingoncarparksavailableforcommutersacrossSunburyStationprecinctasdemandtoincrease.Morethan200spaceswillbedeliveredshoppersandtradersacrossfourtobebuiltincentralSunburyoncornerofStationStreetandEvansHumemayorCarlyMooresaid:“TheparkwillreducecongestiononourroadsandensurethefutureneedsbothcommutersandshoppersareThemulti-deckcarparkwillincludeparking,improvedlightingbettersignagewithintheprecinct. Tenders open for car park Woodend’s Uke Til You Puke organiser Katie Yeung has thought up a creative way to fundraise. (Damjan Janevski) 294145_01 Uke-can have a ukelele good time A Woodend ukulele practice group is gaining accessmusicorsomeengagehaveavailableartistswhateverontocouldinsurance,belovedWoodendperformanceschattingweweorandgroupYeungpeopleisconnectionPuketoraisingnumbersandwinninghearts,andnowtheyaremoneyforinsurancetotaketheirsongsthestreets.KatieYeungistheorganiserofUkeTilYouandsaidshestartedittohelppeoplefindthroughmusicwhilehavingfun.“Theexactnumberofpeopleinthegroupnotstatic.Wehaveanywherefrom12to20comeonourmonthlyukemeetups,”Mssaid.OnthefourthMondayofeverymonth,thegettogetheratWoodend’sVictoriaHotelplaytheirfavouriteukulelesongs.“It[doesn’t]matterifyou[can’t]playtheuke,evenifyou[play]theukewell,theideaisthathaveahugevarietyofskilllevelsandthenjusthelpeachother,”shesaid.Foralittlewhile,MsYeunghasbeentothegroupaboutgettingsomelivetogether,likeplayingattheFarmers’Market,oralongsidetheWoodendWarblers.Thecatch?Theyneedpublicliabilityandthatcostsabitofmoney.Shehatchedaplan:interestedlocalartistsdesignalogowhichshewoulduploadRedbubbleforpunterstopurchaseonmediumtheychose.Sofar,threehavecreatedthefundraisingworksonline.MsYeungisexcitedforeveryoneinvolvedtoagoatagig.“Oneofpassionsisencouragingadultstoinmusicevenifthey’vebeentoldatpoint[they]can’tsing,[orthey’re]terribletheythinkit’stoohard…Iliketomakesomethingthateverybodycanhaveto,”shesaid.
it’stheirendversionforOmicron-specificModerna(TGA)all“NowisthetimetoplayyourpartandprotectofHumefromCOVID-19,”councilsaid.TheTherapeuticGoodsAdministrationissuedaprovisionaldeterminationtoandPfizertostartapprovalsforanvaccineearlierthisyear.DrHaikerwalacknowledgedthedevelopmentofanewvaccinewasnotcausepeopletodelaytheirvaccination,asthenewwouldn’tbeavailableuntilatleasttheoftheyear.“If[people]aremorethanthreemonthsfromlastjab,theirimmunityhasdroppedandvaluabletogetthatfourthjabin,”hesaid.
“A whole bunch of people haven’t had their third jab at all, many of them are coming in positive now,” he said. As of August 11, Hume’s third dose vaccination rate of 58.4 per cent was below the statewide average of 69.4 per cent, prompting council to urge residents to get a third booster shot (ages 16+) or fourth winter dose (ages Council30+).isproviding easier access to vaccine sites in Broadmeadows and Craigieburn and will implement pop-up sites over coming weeks to encourage locals to get it done, as well as launching a new vaccine awareness video.
“It’s a long time to go without the maximum available protection, which you can get now, from your GP or pharmacist or vaccination centre, for free,” Mr Carter said.
vaccine is on the way, it won’t be available in Australia for many more months.
He said there weren’t enough incentives to attract doctors to work in public general practice, and said staff were leaving to work in private clinics. The GP is calling for Sunbury to be classified as a District of Workforce Shortage (DWS), which is an area where people are considered to have poor access to specialist medical practitioners.“Weservenot just Sunbury, we serve other towns around Sunbury. We have people coming from Kilmore, from Kyneton, from Gisborne, from Romsey, from Riddells Creek,” Dr Baselyous said.
“We have people coming from different towns to see us, we have over 50,000 patients and I’m getting less and less doctors because there is no incentive for them to stay with us.” He said a lack of GPs would “cause a lot of problems in the future”.
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GP wait times soar in Sunbury
seeBaselyousin“very,billingBaselyousGapRoadMedicalCentreseniorGPDrEmilsaidthesituationfacinghisbulkclinic,andthereforehispatients,wasverybad”.“WaitingperiodsforapatienttoseeadoctorSunburynowisoveraweek,atleast,”Drsaid.“Thereishuge,hugepressureontheclinictopatients.”
Tuesday, 23 August, 2022 SUNBURY & MACEDON RANGES STAR WEEKLY 5 STARWEEKLY.COM.AU NEWS Whole Prime Grade Eye Fillet $37.99kg Beef Brisket (low & slow) $11.99kg Gourmet Lamb & Mint Sausages $13.99kg Lamb BBQ /Forequarter Chops $11.99kg Corned Silverside (Butcher style) $11.99kg Chicken Breast Fillets (skin on) $8.99kg NEW SPECIALS GREAT RANGE OF STOCK AVAILABLE Monday - Friday 8.30am - 5.30pm Saturday 8.30am - 2pm Sunday 9am - 2pm PHONE 5422 3851 180 MOLLISON ST, KYNETON orders@hardwicksofkyneton.com.au CARTON SPECIAL Prime Grade Rump $13.99kg 12524104-SN34-2212561361-MS32-22 Ph: 8318 5777 retail@starweekly.com.au Macedon Ranges council is now able to offer more hours per week of three-year-old kindergarten in 2023, thanks to increased funding from the stateKyneton,government.Lancefield, Macedon, Riddells Creek and Woodend kindergartens will offer 7.5 hours per week of three-year-old kinder in 2023, which is an increase from five hours per week in Council2022.said Manna Gum Family and month.informationforeducationalofforwardinhoursWeissCouncil’schildrenhourskindergartenwe’vekindergartennumberatpossible,kindersaidsaid.three-year-oldthereforeprogramchildrenthree-year-oldCentreandChildren’sCentre,RomseyKindergartenSwinburneAvenueChildren’swilloffer15hoursperweekofkindergarten.“Thisispossibleastherearefewerenrolledinthefour-year-oldatthesecentres,andmoreavailabilitytoincreaseprogramhours,”councilCommunitydirectorMariaWeisscouncilendeavouredtoofferplacestoasmanychildrenasandhasneededtoadjusthourscertainservicestomaximisetheofchildrenbeingabletoaccessplacesnextyear.“Wheretherearelimitedvacancies,prioritisedaccesstothree-year-oldoverthenumberofweeklydelivered,toensureasmanyaspossiblehaveaccesstokindergartenprogram,”Mssaid.“Councilispleasedtoofferincreasedforthree-year-oldkindergarten2023atallofourservicesandlookstowelcomingthenewcohortchildrenastheyembarkontheirjourneyinthenewyear.”Familieswhohavealreadyregisterednextyearcanexpecttoreceivemoreaboutenrolmentlaterthis Kinder boost
StarWeeklyfollowing a performance for the University of the Third Age in Sunbury and said it had been a delightful show. “They loved it, it went very well,” he said. “We’ve done it for corporate groups before as well … we’re available for anyone.”
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is committed to presenting top-notch shows. Reading music is a bonus but is not a requirement. Age is not a barrier either, as older.theywelcomeanyoneintheiradolescenceandMrGallandspoketo
HarmoniX Vocal Company’s Geoff Rayner, Rick Sweeney, Ross Martin, Richard Hodge, Ludge Macans and Peter Galland can’t wait to welcome on the lookout for
A couple of Sunbury choirs are seeking new members to croon alongside them. The all-male, non-auditioned HarmoniX Vocal Company and the mixed DynamiX Vocal Company are welcoming newcomers to get on HarmoniXboard.
“[Patients’] medical condition can get worse, or would be a delayed diagnosis and that can lead to a further impact on the Medicare system,” Dr Baselyous said. While Dr Baselyous said his clinic would cutscontinuetobulkbill,risingcostsandMedicarewerehittinggeneralpracticeshard.“It’snotfairtostartchargingpeopleoutof pocket knowing the situation of the people around us,” he said. “Saying this, bulk billing clinics are struggling badly.” Health Minister Mark Butler said primary care was in the “worst shape” since Medicare began.“Across the country we hear stories of Australians not being able to get in to see a bulk billing doctor or GPs changing from bulk billing to mixed billing,” Mr Butler said. “The reality is after nine years of cuts and neglect from the former government it’s never been harder or more expensive for Australians to see a GP.”
Vocal Company leader Peter Galland is a firm believer in the power of music and singing as “a way into health”. “It’s so vital, it makes connections with people and in itself leads to someone feeling better,” Mr Galland said. HarmoniX group has an eclectic repertoire of songs, with golden oldies, do-wop pieces, musical numbers, and they even belt modern
canandofwelltheirbywithBrunopopclassicsfromnameslikeRobbieWilliams,MarsandJasonMraz.MrGalland’sfavouritesongtoperformthechoir‘CrazyLittleThingCalledLove’Queen.Intheirsuaveblacksuits,thegroupbringsjoyfulmusicintoagedcarefacilitiesasasatgigsforthewholecommunity.JulieWilsonfromtheSunburySchoolMusicisthegroup’smusicaldirector,helpsHarmoniXtobethebesttheybe.Whiletherearen’tauditions,thechoir
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The financial strain on bulk billing general practices coupled with GP shortages is causing appointment wait times in Sunbury to soar.
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Hume council is undertaking a study of traffic issues within the Sunbury North area, bounded by Riddell Road, Have a say on traffic woes in Sunbury north Catch Charm of Finches at Macedon Railway Hotel in September. (Supplied: Laura May Grogan)
Accessed via Hamilton Street, the new parking will be constructed to the east of the existing stations14,000theStreet.toaone.MacedonRangescouncilisalsoconstructingfootpathtoconnecttheadditionalparkingthestationviaroadupgradestoHamiltonPublicTransportMinisterBenCarrollsaidstategovernmenthadalreadydeliverednewandupgradedcarparkingspacesatacrossVictoria.“TheexpandedcarparkingatGisborne and Riddells Creek stations will encourage more local residents to use public transport,” Mr Carroll said. Works at the stations include installing lighting and CCTV, wayfinding signage, improved pedestrian access and landscaping. The government said the projects were being delivered by VicTrack as part of the Car Parks for Commuters Program. “Civil construction company Ace Infrastructure is delivering the car parks on behalf of VicTrack, following a competitive tender process. Ace Infrastructure has significant experience in delivering station car parks and is also delivering new and upgraded car parking at Kyneton, North Shore and governmentBeaufortstationsoverthecomingmonths,”thesaid.MacedonMPMary-AnneThomassaidtheupgradeswouldsupportcommunitygrowthintheregion.“TheadditionofnewbicyclehoopsatGisborneandRiddellsCreekstationsalsogivepeoplesustainableoptionstotraveltothestation,”MsThomassaid.
Charming duo coming to Macedon Off the back of an exciting European tour, sister duo Charm of Finches is coming to Macedon Railway Hotel in September. Between April and August, Mabel and Ivy Windred-Wornes were finally able to make their way across the United Kingdom and Europe over 43 concerts, showcasing their third album, Wonderful Oblivion. Now it’s time for the Macedon Ranges to have a turn listening to their magical, harmony-laden folk songs – and the environment couldn’t be more fitting for the shimmering world they create.
also located, with glassware and what are believed to be pre-cursor chemicals in two different locations on the property,” police said.“Police subsequently seized five stolen cars, a stolen speed boat, six stolen trailers, three stolen motorbikes and a stolen prime mover truck, as well as various drugs of dependence, including methylamphetamine, MDMA, GHB, prescription medications, heroin and flares.”ABulla man, 57, and a Bulla woman, 45, possesswerechargedwithtraffickdrugofdependence,drugofdependenceandhandlestolen
The pair, who are now in their early 20s, grew up busking on the streets of Melbourne, gracing the stages of the Port Fairy Folk Festival and Queenscliff Music Festival since they were 14 and 11. They’ve picked up a swathe of awards, including Best Folk Act at the Music Victoria Awards last year. Catch Charm of Finches on September 14, supported by Ballarat duo Coda Chroma. Tickets available from the venue or head to: charmoffinchesband.com.
goods, police said. According to police, the man was also charged with theft, criminal damage and possess distress signal and was remanded to appear at Broadmeadows Magistrates Court on September 5. The woman was also charged with commit indictable offence whilst on bail. She was
vic.gov.au/sunbury-north-latm-1program.fundingfundingbeyondimplementation2024-25$233,000withissuesdevelopment(happeningthetrafficRoaddevelopmentpublicDepartmentstudyRoadfootpathslanesconnectivity,cycling,relatedmembersthemappingrespondSeptemberfeedbacktothetheirBendigoRailLineandJacksonsCreek.Councilisinvitingresidentstohavesayabouttrafficissueswithinstudyareawhichtheywouldlikeseecouncilfurtherinvestigate.TheperiodisopenuntilMonday,12.Thebestwaytogetinvolvedistousingtheonlineinteractivetool,allowinguserstoreadcommentsmadebycommunityandaddtothediscussion.Counciliswelcomingfeedbacktotraffic,pedestriansandparking,speeding,accessandparking,safety,cyclingandpaths,parkingcongestion,andsharedpathsandmore.CouncilsaidissuesrelatedtoRiddellarenotwithinthescopeoftheandareundertheremitoftheofTransport,aswellastransportinfrastructure.NewareaseastofRacecoursearealsonotwithinitsscope.Theprocessofthelocalareamanagementstudyincludesseekingofcommunityfeedbacknow),investigationandofadraftplantoaddressandthensharingthedraftplanthecommunityforfeedback.Councilsaidfundingofuptohasbeenproposedinthecouncilbudgettocommenceofactions.Projectsthescopeoftheinitialwillbeconsideredforfutureundercouncil’scapitalworksDetails:https://participate.hume.
Bulla vehicle rebirthing operation busted by police
Expanded carparking at stations
Three Bulla residents have been arrested and various drugs and recovered stolen cars, trailers a prime mover truck and speed boat seized following an investigation into the theft, rebirthing and on-selling of stolen vehicles.TheVehicle Crime Squad, with assistance from the Hume Criminal Investigation Unit, Fawkner Divisional Response Unit, Dog Squad, Vehicle Examination Unit, Hume City Council and the Environment Protection Road,Authority,executedatapropertyonSomertonBulla,onWednesday,August10.“Asuspectedclandestinelaboratorywas
“We’d also invite anyone with information about illegal activity to please contact Crime Stoppers – it can be done anonymously, and we’ll continue to act on these reports.”
accessible50currentlysideExtendingaccessibleupgradedBendigoatWorksarenowunderwaytodelivercarparkingGisborneandRiddellsCreekstationsontheLine.GisborneStationwillsoonhave100carparkingspaces,aswellasfourcarspacesand15bicyclehoops.theexistingcarparkonthenorthofthetracks,itwillreplacethegravelareabeingusedforparking.AtRiddellsCreekStation,therewillbenewcarparkingspaces,includingthreespacesand10bicyclehoops.
“Where all our songs often stem from is nature, being inspired by nature and how nature can reflect emotions,” Mabel said. “It’s really nice especially after touring for four months and seeing the landscapes of other countries. It’s so nice to come back to the Australian bush and rainforest and all the beautiful landscapes here. “I think it’ll be so nice [to play in Macedon].”Whenthe pandemic wrought havoc on entertainment industries worldwide, Mabel and Ivy decided to record their latest album.“Wehad a makeshift vocal booth made out of [microphone] stands and big blankets and doonas sort of like a cubby house … we sent all the files to a producer in Canada and we worked with him over the internet,” Ivy said.
“There are a number of businesses and operations currently on our radar, so if you are acting illegally or profiting from illegal motor vehicles, parts or scrap metal, you can expect a visit from us,“ Detective Sergeant Boskovski said.
chargedanCourtbailedtoappearatBroadmeadowsMagistratesonSeptember29,policesaid.AnotherBullaman,43,wasarrestedforunrelatedmatterandisexpectedtobeonsummons,accordingtopolice.DetectiveSergeantSteveBoskovskisaidthe
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Vehicle Crime Squad would continue to target those contributing to organised motor vehicle crime in the state and shut down any illegal activity of that nature.
Elsie Lange Hunting for dung beetles. (Supplied: Melbourne Water)
The initiative is set to support Melbourne Water in understanding the species while farmlands benefit from the vital service they provide.MsThomas said the project had put about 100 beetles into most of the nurseries and hoped for a four-fold increase.
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St John Ambulance Sunbury has put the call out for volunteers. In a post on Facebook, the service said volunteers don’t need prior medical experience.
“The beetles will be shared with local landholders and to set up future breeding colonies.Itisa win-winforeveryone,”shesaid.
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The beetles bury the dung of livestock, which prevents it from lying around in paddocks and reduces the number of parasite eggs and pasture fouling. The buried dung becomes a natural fertiliser too, supporting pasture growth and soil health, also stopping nutrients from the dung polluting waterways.
Vote storm waste facility Macedon Ranges council has nominated its flagship Romsey storm waste processing facility for the National Awards for Local Government and is calling for your vote. In a partnership with Bushfire Recovery Victoria, the facility turns green waste into usable products for the community, like stakes for planting, fence posts, free firewood and root balls for fish habitat. The facility is nominated in the Regional Growth category, with voting open until September 14. Details: https://bit. ly/3wd99Lq. Web: starweekly.com.au & Ranges
“Our local training team comprised of paramedics, nurses, midwives and experienced first responders will provide you with all the skills and support to enable you to graduate as a fully qualified first responder,” the post said. Details: emailau/community-programs/volunteerswww.stjohnvic.com.orsunbury@stjohnvic.com.au.
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back with photos and observations from the nurseries,” Ms Thomas said. “Together we will generate knowledge that will help farmers understand which species is most suited to their location.”
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tohelplessdistinctlyAkecandpalpable.Fury,whichisbeautifulinitsnuancemakesitdifficulttobelievedebutnovelistisjust24yearsold–there’ssomethingknowingaboutTeresai’shopeless,anger.ThefamilysettlesinGeelongtobenearerTeresai’sfamilywhenSantinoleaves.Itis hard. The family they find, Teresai’s mother and sisters, still symbolise her scars of years of hurt and trauma. Teresai’s character deepens with every interaction. Akita’s sad wordlessness upon leaving Sydney demonstrates that language can only get anyone so far – because a child’s silence will always speak louder than their words. The
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innocenceoftheirgriefismoreheartbreaking.AnewschoolandanewCoriohome–regionalAustraliaisamuchmorealienplacethanbustlingSydney.‘MrO’Malleytakesabreathandsayshe’sthrilledtohaveusattendthisschool;we’rethefirstAfricanstudentsStPaul’sPrimaryhaseverhad.Hegrinsatuslikeit’ssupposedtomakeuscheerful,butallIwantistodisappearintothinair.’Santinofinallyleaves,andthekidsarebroken.Teresaiisaloneandfindsherway,essentiallyraisingthefamilyasasinglemother.Akitastepsup,parentingwhileshe’sstillachild.Santospirals,hisownpathlitteredwithlandminesinhisownneurodivergentmind–therigidityoflifecan’tcontainhimandheexplodesintoathousandpieces.Akita’schangingrelationshipwithSantoisemotional.Itisdevastating,writtenwithgreat,gentlecompassion.EverydayracisminAustraliaplaysoutinwaysbothobviousandcovert.FromAkita’sdiscomfortasachildatawhitefriend’ssleepovertothepresenceofherwhitehighschoolboyfriendguaranteeingapathoutoftroubleforhersister–thethingswhiteAustraliatakesforgrantedareusedasdelicateremindersofprivilege.Throughout,Teresai’sstrengthisanodetomothers,fullofinsightandpower.Winnerofthe2021DorothyHewettAwardforanUnpublishedManuscript,
8 SUNBURY & MACEDON RANGES STAR WEEKLY Tuesday, 23 August, 2022 BOOK WEEK STARWEEKLY.COM.AU A Book Week review – Hopeless Kingdom by Kgshak Akec To read HopelessKingdomby Kgshak Akec is mustimpenetrable.English.whotheirjourneysofsee?’illnessesthis,‘Howmoresocietybehaviourstodisruptiveattention-deficit/hyperactivityviolentincidentfallsfriendshipsbehind.oftheasplace,withistowindowsnearuntameable,complextheSudan.familyatrauma,lostandtowadethroughamultitudeoftinyheartachesworld-changingexplosions,ofafamilybeforetheyarefound,ofmigrationandofmothersanddaughters.FromtheirliveshighabovethegroundinCairoapartment,welearnAkitaandherhavealreadytravelledandsettledfromThroughthechangingperspectivesofeight-year-oldandhermotherTeresai,atapestryoftheirlivescomestogether.Akita’sbigbrotherSantoisboisterous,andshecan’thelpbutwanttobethethrillofhisdanger.Jumpingthroughatprecariousheight,orrunningoffthenightmarketsofanancientcity,Santoriskitself.Whentheirfather,Santino,comeshomethenewsofasafepassagetoSydney,anditsvastunknowns,isestablishedadrivingforceofthisnovel.Everythingfamilyhaseverknown–fromthecolourthegroundtotheheatoftheday–isleftThehumidity,seasons,coloursandeasyofSydneyenvelopAkita,andsheinlovewithhernewhome.Itisn’tsoeasyforSanto.Afteranotheratschoolinalonglineofoutbursts,heisdiagnosedwithdisorderandmooddysregulationdisorder.ThecollectionofacronymswhichcomedefineSantomakeTeresainervous.Hisbegintomakemoresense,butandtheforcesofracismmakehimvulnerabletobeingmisunderstood.fortunatearewe,toliveinaplacelikeacountrywheretheyhavemedicinesforanddiseasesthattheeyescannotThesemomentsinthenovelareremindersthejourneytheyhavealreadymadeandthetheyarestillmaking,eachforgingownpathinarelativelyhostileAustralia.ThemovefromEgyptishardestforTeresai,hasfivelanguagesbutnoneofthemWithoutit,AustralianlifeseemsThen,whenSantinodecidesheleavehispencil-pushinglifeinAustralia
Sunbury Library officer and former kindergarten teacher Vanessa Gallo can’t stress enough the value of reading for young kids. This Children’s Book Council of Australia Book Week, running August 20 to 26, she can’t wait to welcome local kids into theThislibrary.year, the theme of Book Week is ‘Dreaming with eyes open’. How important is book week, to get kids involved with reading while celebrating Australianauthors?
Sunbury Librarian Vanessa Gallo. (Damjan Janevski) 293503_01
What’syourfavouritekids’book? books.thebooks,Are’.I’llgowiththeclassic,‘WheretheWildThingsInthemorerecentones,the‘PigthePug’withthedog.There’sanewone,‘PigRebel’.Theyarequitefunny,engaging
To somebody who works in the library, it’s like an event we look forward to every year. Apart from the awards, it’s also an opportunity to engage children and the community in dress ups and finding out what books children have been loving over the past year. At an early childhood level, picture books are everything. We base learning outcomes and story times around books.
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“This is an important election commitment that we’ve delivered … that will improve the flow of traffic and road safety for Gisborne,” Mr Carroll said.
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Macedon MP Mary-Anne Thomas with workers at the completed e Melbourne Road and Kilmore Road intersection in Gisborne on Friday. (Supplied)
Upgrades are complete
Macedon MP Mary-Anne Thomas announced the completion at the site on Friday and said locals could now “say goodbye” to regular near-miss collisions at the intersection. She thanked the community for their patience while works took place. A $12.5 million state government election commitment funded the project, which included the building of a new and wider bridge over Bunjil Creek. The removal of the previous, historic bluestone bridge to make way for the upgrades was controversial. As reported by StarWeekly in June, the bridge was demolished a month before it was found to meet heritage standards protecting its destruction. In a statement, the government said the bluestone foundations of the old bridge were “carefully deconstructed“ into single blocks by a specialist stonemason, which features on the new bridge and in footpath paving around the intersection.“Theroundabout incorporates a large existing oak tree in the centre to fit with Gisborne’s character. Arborists took grafts from two large elm trees which were removed as part of the project. We’ve carefully grown genetically identical plants from the removed trees,” the government said. “They will be planted at the intersection in spring.” Roads and Road Safety Minister Ben Carroll said the completion of the upgrade months ahead of schedule was a “fantastic outcome”.
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development, prices increased by an annual rate of 5.5 per cent above inflation. This meant people buying lots were paying an average of $194,000 more for a typical site than those who bought into a development in its early stages.
The highly-anticipated upgrades at the Melbourne Road and Kilmore Road intersection in Gisborne are now complete. Safety upgrades were finished in just five months, ahead of schedule, and include a new roundabout, shared user paths for cyclists and pedestrians and improved street lighting.
While none of the tracked sales were in Hume estates, councillors fear the decision by developers to “drip feed” housing lots onto the market was driving up land prices, which when combined with rising interest rates and cost of living pressures could create financial problems for homeowners in the municipality. Council is calling on the government to investigate land tax reform, sunset clauses or other measures to address the issue of land banking by developers in growth areas. Cr Naim Kurt, who raised the issue at a council meeting earlier this month, said the state government’s push to reduce the cost of housing by releases land on Melbourne’s outer fringe for development was being “undermined” by developers.
“We could effectively concrete all over Victoria and land costs still wouldn’t drop for families because the developers have the power to halt supply,” he said. thathavegrowthrates,“almostballot.wouldbuyCrKurtspokeofhisownexperiencetryingtoablockofland,sayinghefounddevelopersreleasetwoorthreelotsatatimeinaCrJosephHaweilechoedCrKurt’sexperience,sayingbuyingablockoflandwaslikealottery”.“Wewillnowhavewiththerisinginterestamassiveprobleminthiscityandintheareasofthenorth-westofpeoplewhocomeinatthetopofthemarketexpectinginterestrateswillremainlowforever.”Thegovernmentwascontactedforcomment.
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Leisure centre costs a concern
By Elsie Lange
Council planning and environment director Rebecca Stockfeld said it was a great opportunity for the community to make their thoughts known on the proposed plan.
“The Five Mile Creek area is central to the Woodend community and provides the perfect surrounds for recreation and the enjoyment of nature,” Ms Stockfeld said.
The rising costs of council-run leisure centres in Hume is causing concern among locals. During public question time at a meeting on August 8, a resident asked council why leisure centre membership rates were increasing despite a budget surplus of more than $130 million.
“A key feature of the plan includes walking [and] cycling tracks that ‘loop’ and provide connections to longer trails,” council said.
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“The final Woodend Five Mile Creek Master Plan will take into consideration community needs as well as ensuring the preservation of the natural environment going forward.
“These tracks will give locals and visitors diverse experiences such as wide-open spaces, natural and exotic forested areas and opportunities to access the water’s edge to watch, enjoy and learn about nature.”
To have you say online, head to: mrsc.vic.gov.au/yoursay. For in-person submissions head to the Woodend Community Centre. Write to PO Box 151, Kyneton VIC 3444 or email environment@mrsc.vic.gov.au.
“We have plenty of privately owned gyms around Hume, but the leisure centres are an accessible option for young people, retirees, and people on low incomes,” the resident said.Inresponse, council said it aimed to ensure its leisure facilities remained affordable, but had experienced a 3.5 per cent increase in leisure utility costs.
“The Sunbury Aquatic Leisure Centre had casual gym passes for $14 and $9 concession … it’s now $28,” one resident said. Another resident said it was “way too expensive” for them. The leisure centre has recently undergone an upgrade, replacing and installing entry and exit doors, improved family and accessible changerooms, upgraded a ramp and walkway within the centre and pathways to it, upgraded the Ligar Street crossing and improved accessible parking.
At the same meeting, councillor Jarrod Bell called for council to investigate the feasibility of turning the Sunbury Aquatic and Leisure Centre into a 24-hour facility.
A master plan for Woodend’s beloved Five Mile Creek is open for community feedback until September 11. The creek links the town, protects threatened species and offers a magical place to walk and enjoy nature. Its floodplains are habitat for the endangered Eucalypt species known as Black Gum, which doesn’t grow anywhere else in Victoria. Macedon Ranges council wants residents to have their say on the plan for the area via online or written submissions.
“While we actively seek to minimise the impact of increased costs on our members, we also need to balance this with the needs of all ratepayers across Hume city,” council said.“As a result, council increased its 2022-23 leisure membership fees by 3 per cent.” Council said it recognised the increase could be challenging for some users due to cost of living pressures, but remained “committed” to helping the community to participate in leisure activities.
“I encourage community members to take the time to review the draft master plan and provide their feedback.” Council said the plan would guide habitat restoration projects, support grant applications and inform infrastructure needs to improve the passive recreation and access to the creek for everyone.
Take a tour of rare and unusual plants in events/landing?eid=926789&peoplearemorningatincludingdiscoverneighbouringvisitnearbyRyan’sstunningtosaid.shouldinanPlantSambucusvarious(Angel’sincludetheflourishespleasingmakinghowstopmore“foliages,wouldnurserymanlate-winterinbyStephenRyan’swondrousTugurium,presentedOpenGardensVictoria.Thestunningwoodland-styleprivategardenMacedonwillbeopentothepublicinitsshowcaseonAugust27and28.Gardenexpert,radiopersonalityandRyansaidhehopedvisitorstakeawayanappreciationforhisuseoftexturesandforms”.“Ihavetoadmitatthistimeofyearit’salittleminimalforflowersbutthatshouldn’tpeoplegettingsomeinspirationabouttousedifferentplantsindifferentways,differentcombinationsthatcanbetotheeye,”Ryansaid.Wanderthroughplantingsboastingsmalloffloralplumesandcolour,adorninggardenincoldermonths.Highlightswillfloweringhellebores,brugmansiaTrumpets),Cyclamencoumandwinterfloweringbulbs.ThegardenalsofeaturesAcanthus,andOsmanthus,allspeciesontheTrustNationalPlantCollectionsRegister.“Althoughit’saratheroddtimeofyeartodoopening…I’vealwaysbeenagreatbelieverthefactthatthegardenissomewherethatentertainyouallyearround,”RyanAlsoattheopendayswillbethechanceviewandpurchaseCraigLidgerwood’sbotanicartwork,aswellasperusecollectionofrareplantsforsaleathisnursery,DicksoniaRarePlants.Meanderdownwinding,leafypaths,atranquilpond,asmallorchardandvegetablegarden,letthekidsdelightfulgardencuriosities–happyducksandchooks.TheTuguriumwillbeopen10amto4.30pm8-10CentenaryAvenue,Macedon,withandafternoonteaavailable.Tickets$10foradults,$6forstudentsandfreeforunder18yearsold.Details:https://www.trybooking.com/
Stephen Ryan in his Tugurium’s lush vegetable garden. (Pictures: Supplied)
For over 20 years, Woodend Landcare has been clearing weeds, revegetating and
Tugurium is a garden full of growing delights
enhancing community access and facilities along the creek. The Woodend Five Mile Creek Master Plan is a shared strategic action between Woodend Landcare and council, to continue the Woodend Landcare’s great work, with funding through council’s Community Funding Scheme.
Sunbury residents took to local groups to query the increased cost of casual gym costs.
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Daffodils
resident Steven Robertson lost both his parents to cancer. His father Ted, who was an army sergeant in World War II in Papua New Guinea, initially beat a carcinoma of the colon in 1980, but was then diagnosed with a metastatic renal carcinoma in January 2002, which impacted his kidneys and had spread to other parts of his body.After undergoing radiotherapy, he died in early April later that year at the age of 78. Only a short time after his father’s death, Mr Robertson’s mother was diagnosed with a primary peritoneal carcinomatosis, a rare form of cancer which starts in the thin layer of tissue lining the inside of the abdomen. Despite undertaking chemotherapy and surgery in December of 2002, the doctors discovered the cancer had spread too far to treat and she died in April of 2003 at the age ofMr75.
“Every person who donates or buys daffodils this August will be helping us to continue investing in life-saving cancer research programs, giving hope for better treatments and early detection and ultimately, giving us hope for a cancer-free future.” Cancer Council and its partners have invested more than $290 million in world-class cancer research from 2016 to 2020, leading to a daffodilday.com.au/s/4443/3388/sboughtdaffodilsthescreeningnumberofadvancementsincancerprevention,andtreatment.Thankstoinvestmentinresearch,advancementshavebeenmadeincancerprevention,screening,andtreatmenttoincreasethesurvivalratefrom51percentinlate1980stoabout70percentcurrently.StallsinMelbourne’sCBDwillbesellingonDaffodilDayordaffodilscanbedirectlyfromtheDaffodilDaywebsite.Details:www.daffodilday.com.auorwww.
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Robertson then received a diagnosis of an acoustic neuroma in May of 2017, after seeing his GP with a severe ache in his left eye and hearing loss. Also known as vestibular schwannoma, it is a benign tumour which develops within the inner auditory canal on the balance and hearingSurgerynerves.removed the tumour in October of 2017, impacting Mr Robertson’s balance and hearing nerves on his right side, leading to hearing loss in his right ear. He said he has been able to retrain his body to“Ibalance.amstill active and live a normal life,” Mr Robertson said. He said his experience had shown him the value of spending time with family and friends and the immense impact cancer has on everyone.“I’velearnt to enjoy the precious time I have with everyone,” Mr Robertson said. “You appreciate the pain and suffering that people are going through. “Don’t hide your symptoms.”
Williamstown resident Sarah Gill said Daffodil Day would be a special time for her to reflect and remember her grandmother, Gwen. “This cause is very close to my heart as I lost my Nana to pancreatic cancer in 2005,” she said. “I do my best to fundraise every year for
and memories bloom The impacts of cancer are profound and reach far beyond those diagnosed. Ahead of Daffodil Day on Thursday, August 25, Matthew Sims spoke to people across the western suburbs about how cancer has affected their lives. Maribyrnong resident Steven Robertson. (Damjan Janevski) 293922_03 Williamstown resident Sarah Gill with a picture of her beloved Nanna Gwen. (Supplied) ‘‘ This is a public way to supportshow ’’Fleming-ParsleyLyrian
Giving back to those who have had everything taken away is the focus of this year’s Daffodil Day appeal. Running throughout August, Cancer Council Victoria’s Daffodil Day campaign is culminating in Daffodil Day on Thursday, August 25. On the 36th anniversary of Daffodil Day, a number of sons, daughters, mothers, fathers, granddaughters and grandsons within the western and northern suburbs of Melbourne will be commemorating the loved ones they haveMaribyrnonglost.
andwomen’sGirlsNightInandI’vebeendoingitsince2014.“It’simportanttometoraisefundsforcancersandpromotehealthchecks.”MsGillsaidGwenvaluedherindependenceheldontothatuntilherdeath.“WhenIwasinprimaryschool,shehelped
savingcancerVictoriansheincreaseadiagnosedToddyear’siswayillnesseswhodiedtoFleming-Parsleyandhospitaltosixwastakeside.spendacceptedtellingNanaandcancer,”Nanaand–megetreadyforschoolandmadeourbreakfasttoastwithVegemiteandcupsoftea,”shesaid.“Yearslater,whenIwasoutofhighschoolworkingasaretailassistantatDavidJones,wasgiventhediagnosisofpancreaticshesaid.“Shewastoldshehadaninoperabletumourwasgiventhreemonths.“Evenwhenfacedwithaterminaldiagnosis,didn’twantanyfussandIrememberherme‘nottogogettingupset,’shehaditandithelpedmetoacceptittoo.”MsGillsaidshewasgratefulthatshegottohergrandmother’sfinalmomentsather“Duringherillness,ItooktimeoffworktocareofherasshehaddoneformewhenIyoung,”shesaid.“Nanastayedstrongformonthsandwhenshebecametoounwellbecaredforathome,shewasadmittedtoandpassedawayafewdayslater.”CancerCouncilVictoriafundraisingcommunicationsdivisionheadLyriansaidDaffodilDayisachancereflectonthelivesoflovedonesthathaveandsupportthosewithincommunitieshavebeenaffectedbycancer.“Unfortunately,cancerisoneofthosethataffectseveryone,”shesaid.“Youdon’thavetolookfar.Thisisapublictoshowsupport.”MsFleming-ParsleysaidtheCancerCouncilhopingtoraise$2millionaspartofthiscampaign.CancerCouncilVictoriachiefexecutiveHarperAMsaidwith95Victoriansbeingwithcancereachday,theappealischancetocontributetoongoingeffortstothesurvivalrate.“Cancertakessomuchfromallofus,”said.“It’swhythisyear,we’recallingontogivehopetothoseimpactedbybyfundingvitalcancerresearchthatisliveseveryday.
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handful of mealworms always works wonders,” sheMeerkatssaid. are extremely social animals that are identified by their brown-striped coat and small faces that have beady eyes surrounded by dark patches. The 50-centimetre-long mammals are native to the deserts and grasslands of Africa and live together in burrows, which allows them to escape the harsh African heat.
Zoos Victoria and Werribee Open Range Zoo visitors are reminded that all tickets must be pre-booked online at zoo.org.au. Zoos Victoria Members no longer need to cardbookbutarerequiredtoscantheirMembershiptogainentry.
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Meerkats standing on the podoscope (Credit - Zoos Victoria)
It’s one small step for a meerkat, but one giant leap for mongoose kind. A new device at Werribee Open Range Zoo, called a podoscope, is enabling keepers to innovatively monitor the health and welfare of its slender-tailed meerkats. The device is designed to proactively monitor the foot health of the highly active meerkats, while also providing them with the choice to voluntarily participate in routine checks. The podoscope is a wooden box-shaped
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25 years ago August 26, 1997 Water bills for Gisborne and Sunbury residents will rise by an average of $40, figures released by Western Water last week show.
30 years ago August 25, 1992 A full-on challenge to the Department of Conservation and Environment for allegedly dragging their feet on plans to replace the Memorial Cross on the Mount will come to a head this Saturday.
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20 years ago August 27, 2002 Western Water is warning residents to beware of door-to-door callers claiming to do water quality tests to sell water filters.
10 years ago August 28, 2012 Council of women. There’s been a call-out for more female candidates to contest the local government elections. Sarah Harris does the council rounds.
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Jacksons Creek Combined Probus Visit or become a new member of the Jackson’s Creek Combined Probus Club, gathering on the second Monday of each month at the Sunbury Football Club at 10am. Enjoy outings and meetings each month with a friendly group of men and women, and twice yearly trips away staying in cabins and caravans.
Leonie, 0401 764 182 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
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 Noah Fasa playing a piano donated to the St Albans community. (Damjan Janevsk) 293618_04
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■ humelibraries.vic.gov.au Community lunch in Roxburgh Park Join the Homestead Team, along with members of the community for a free lunch and make some new friends whilst you’re at it. Lunch will be prepared by the Northern Turkish Women’s Association.The lunch will be held every Wednesday from 11.30am-1pm at Homestead Community and Learning Centre, 30 Whiltshire Road, Roxburgh Park. ■ Lunch-317411976767and-Learning-CentreWeekly-Community-Roxburgh-Park-Homestead-Community-www.hume.vic.gov.au/Eventbrite/ Tai Chi for health Come along to Homestead Community and Learning Centre in Roxburgh Park for a lesson in tai chi, a low impact exercise program to build strength. Everyone is welcome. It’ll be held every Monday from 10.30-11.30am. ■ Tai-Chi-for-Health-317365848797https://www.hume.vic.gov.au/Eventbrite/
Sunbury & Macedon Ranges Toastmasters helps its members develop their public speaking, communication and leadership skills. The group meets on the first and third Tuesday of each month, from 7.20-9.30pm, at the Sunbury Senior Citizens Hall. ■ vpm-4185@toastmastersclubs.org Garden club
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 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
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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.
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/3jvM6 Rotary club The Sunbury Rotary Club meets every Tuesday at the Sunbury Bowling Club from 7pm. ■ sunburyrotary@gmail.com
■ Greg, 0417 593 035 Creative arts and fitness Banksia Gardens Community Services is running yoga and jewellery making classes every Tuesday. ■ 9309 8531 Craft and Conversation Craigieburn library is hosting a Wednesday weekly craft group from 1-3pm and everyone is welcome. Join the craft and conversation group and share your love of all things crafty. Bring your current project and make new friends.
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Get involved with an all-male, auditioned singing group happening on Thursday evening, 7pm to 9.30pm in Sunbury. The group is inviting new members to join. The group also has a mixed choir, DynamiX Vocal Company, rehearsing Tuesday evenings. 7pm to 9.30pm. Both groups rehearse at Dulap Wilim Hub, 11 Leichardt Street, Sunbury. No auditions required, just bring your love of music. ■ harmonixvcinc@gmail.com
If you’re a passionate crafter and want some company, why not head down to the Sunbury Library on Mondays at noon for the craft and conversation group. The program is free and open to people aged 15 years and older.
Sunbury Seniors Sunbury Seniors meet on Mondays and Fridays at 8 O’Shanassy Street, Sunbury, from 10am-3pm. A variety of activities are offered – indoor bowls, cards, snooker, guest speakers, day excursions, subsidised lunches or just a cup of coffee and a chat. If you’re 55 or older and would like to make some new friends. ■ 0434 400 754 Probus Club Of Sunbury Join the Probus Club of Sunbury on the first Wednesday of the month at the Sunbury Football club at 9.30am. It’s a friendly men’s group open to all retired and semi-retired men. Enjoy morning tea and a guest speaker. Visitors and new members are welcome with a number of great events held each month.
Come have a chat 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
■ Doug, 5428 3317, or Teresa, 9746 3402 Craft and conversation
■ Pat, 0433 789 754, or Sylvia, 0417 170 142 Sunbury Combined Probus Club The Sunbury Combined Probus Club meets every fourth Thursday of the month at the Sunbury Football Social Club at 10am.
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.
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Arts and games night Get creative at the Sunbury Youth Centre as part of an art and games night each Wednesday at the Sunbury Youth Centre, 3.30pm to 5.30pm. There’s a range of arts and crafts to try, and if art isn’t your thing, there’s a wide variety of games. The program is for people aged 12 to 18 years old and is free. 51-53 Evans Street, Sunbury. Table tennis Sunbury The Sunbury and District Table Tennis Association is looking for experienced and beginner players to get involved. Head along to the practice and grading night at Sunbury Recreation Reserve Stadium, 47 Riddell Road, Sunbury, on Thursday, August 25 at 7.30pm. Are you OK workshop Sunbury and Cobaw Community Health’s Matt Gleeson will present ‘Feel Confident to Ask, “Are you OK?”’ in a free webinar on Thursday, September 1. The 30-minute program will help empower you to confidently ask how someone is, and be equipped to know what to do next if they are not.
Register: https://bit.ly/3CgWbR0 Woodend Lions’ 50th The beloved Woodend Lions Club will celebrate 50 years of serving the community. Head along to Holgate Brewhouse at 79 High Street, Woodend, on Wednesday, August 24 at 6pm to help them toast a half century. Reservoir Dogs Catch the Mount Players adaptation of the Quentin Tarantino classic ‘Reservoir Dogs’ with an all female cast, happening until September 4 at the Mountview Theatre in Macedon. Evening performances are at 8pm and Sunday Matinees at 2pm. Tickets are between $25 and $30. Head to the link below for further details.
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Sunbury badminton fun 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
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.
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By Jessica Micallef McEwen MP Rob Mitchell is urging away”anti-vaccination leaflets that may appear intheirletterbox.MrMitchellsaid residents had notified him beenleafletslastMonday(February1)aboutanti-vaccinationabouttheCOVID-19vaccinethathaddroppedintheirletterbox.Theleaflet,seenby StarWeeklystatedpeopleshould “avoid the COVID vaccine at all costs”and claims the “vaccine could potentially bemoredeadlythanthevirus”.MrMitchellbelievesthe sender of the Anti-vax leaflet
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Celebrate Valentine’s Day under the starsat Hanging Rock with a special moviescreening of Peter Weir’s 1975 film,PicnicatHangingRock The film, which is an adaption ofthe 1967 novel by the same nameby Joan Lindsay, revolves around thedisappearance of several schoolgirls andtheir teacher during a picnic to HangingRock on Valentine’s Day in 1900.Moviegoers are encouraged to bringtheir own picnic for dinner, a chair, rugand a blanket and get cosy as the dramamystery film is screening.For a bit of fun, come dressed in aclassic 1900’s costume.The film night is on Saturday, February13 from 7pm at Hanging Rock, 139South Rock Road, Woodend.Tickets cost $25 for adults, $10 forchildren or $60 for a family of two adultsand two children. To book: bit.ly/3pzPyji Jessica Micallef (Supplied) leaflets is from American-based company,IDoNotComply, which labels itself as aglobal movement that opposes COVID-19regulations.“It’sdangerous that people are getting this.People will read this and wonder if it’s true,” putouthesaid.“Weareseeingthesetheoriesbeingput…it’sallgarbage.Teartheleafletupanditinthebin.” thanrisktoyou’dfromurgedaddresswouldwascontactedMrMitchellsaidonlySunburyresidentshadhimabouttheleafletssofar,butheconcernedpeopleinsurroundingareasalsoreceivethem.TheleafletalsohasaQRcodeandwebtotheorganisation’ssite.MrMitchellpeoplenottoscanthecode.“It’sforyourownsafety,”hesaid.“ItcomesanAmerican-basedorganisationwhichthinkwouldn’tbesocallousandstupidmakeastatementlike‘mostpeoplehaveofdyingofCOVID-19’.“Thisfromacountrywheretragicallymore440,000deathshavebeenrecorded.”MrMitchellsaidmoreworkneededto be done to combat potentially “deadlymisinformation”.Hesaidpeople should consult a doctoror medical professional when it came tovaccinationsandmedicaltreatment.“Wedon’tknowwhothesepeople are and peopleanIt’stotothatiswhywehavemedicalexperts,”hesaid.“Theyhavedecadesintrainingandlearningunderstandthesethings.Theyarethepeopletalkto.“Let’snotletfalseliesspreadasbeingfacts.dangerous.“WhatwehaveachievedinVictoriaisamazingjobandthelastthingweneedisspreadingtheories.”
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The Niro S HEV gets the latest iteration of the Kia Tiger grille with halogen headlights and LED daytime running lights and taillights. The GT-Line variants get LED headlights. The S HEV runs on 16-inch alloy wheels, the two EV models on 17-inch and the S GT-line on 18s. The gloss-black roof rails are a nice touch and add an upmarket look to the Niro.
Note: These prices do not include government or dealer delivery charges. Contact your local Kia dealer for drive-away prices.
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The model we tested has a 10.25-inch central screen as well as a 10.25-inch instrument display. These sit in a wide panel that stretches across most of the front of the dash area. The quality is high and it’s easy to read them at a quick glance. This is an important safety feature as, despite my best intentions, I do tend to look at the centre screen to change radio stations or for other reasons.
Styling
Niro is a fairly large vehicle for its class, indeed it’s not far short of being a medium sized model. The wheelbase is a lengthy 4.72 metres. It is 4.42 metres long, 1.83 metres wide and has a height of 1.55 metres. Kia has an impressive seven-year unlimited tohavefollowedtodistancewarrantyonallitsmodels.Itcontinuessurpriseusthatveryfewothermarqueshavethislead.Surelyitisn’tbecausetheydoubtsabouttheabilityoftheirvehicleslastsevenyearswithoutproblems?
Engines / transmissions Niro has a 1.6-litre four-cylinder petrol engine producing 77kW of power and 144Nm of torque. It combines with a 32kW 170Nm electric motor to produce 104 kW and 265 Nm.
Safety Kia Niro has autonomous emergency braking including car, pedestrian, cyclist and intersectionLane-keepintervention.andlane-follow assist is handy for driver who aren’t paying full attention and tend to wander about from time to time. Blind-spot and rear cross-traffic alert and avoidance is fitted to all models of the Niro. Our test car had safe-exit assist to prevent opening the door into an approaching car or cyclist. Reverse parking collision avoidance is handy as it can be all but impossible to see others vehicles, or people on foot when revising in tight carparks.
Driving Performance is very good with the usual instantaneous response from the accelerator that’s such a delightful part of any vehicle with electricity as part, or all, of its powertrain.
The squared off rear end makes for good interior space. (Pictures: Supplied)
Summing up Kia Niro hybrid is an exceptional vehicle in many ways, it has minimal fuel consumption if driven correctly and is still pretty economical if you push hard. It’s attractively styled and practical. Combined with that very impressive warranty it’s certainly one to be added to your list of vehicles under consideration in its class.
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Interior Niro has pretty good interior space for its class and the styling is attractive with a relatively modern look. The Niro Hybrid has 425 litres of boot space with the rear seats up, or 1419 litres with the second row folded. To achieve this volume there’s a space-saver spare under the boot floor.
Kia Niro is packed with power
By Ewan Kennedy, Marque Motoring Kia Niro is a small SUV that’s available in two efficient FWD electrified powertrains, the Hybrid Electric (HEV) and full Electric (EV). The previous Plug-In Hybrid (PHEV) has been dropped with the latest (MY23) update which arrived here in April 2022.
AT A MODELGLANCERANGE Niro S HEV: $44,380 Niro GT-Line HEV: $50,030 Niro S EV: $65,300 Niro GT-Line EV: $72,100
likehaveIt’sacomparativelyheavyvehiclesoitdoesn’tahugeamountofgetupandgothatweinourvehicles.Thoseusingitinanormal manner will almost certainly find it more than adequate.Handling is good as Niro and other Kia models are specially set up to suit the needs and desires of Australian drivers. It turns in promptly and holds the road at speeds that aren’t likely to be used by drivers of family cars. There is a head-up display for the driver, but as happens all too often it doesn’t work well if you’re wearing polarising sunglasses - as I do. Some carmakers have prevented this problem by angling the display in a slightly different direction. Kia may care to try this in an update - here’s hoping. The front seats are a good size and we found them comfortable even after several long drives we did as part of our road test reviews. The squared off rear end mean that the getting in and out of the back part of the cabin is easy. Rear seat passengers also have space but if those in the front set their seats back a long way some in the back may find their legroom is tight. It makes sense to take people who are going to be sitting in these seats to come along to the showroom and try them out for size. This may mean you not buying this model and perhaps trying a larger Kia, or perhaps going to look at rival cars. There are air vents in the back of the centre console so the passengers have an even more pleasantHyundairide.says the hybrid models have combined fuel usage of 4.0L/100km for the hybrid. We used three to four litres per hundred during open road driving and five to seven litres per hundred kilometres in city and suburban running.
The Bees were set to finish their season against Williamstown on Saturday after deadline.Czapnik said they were hoping to finish the season on a high. A win would have meant Sunbury finished third. They could finish as low as fifth. He said the club as a whole this season was going“COVID-19OK. has brought a whole heap of challenges for people,” he said. “COVID gave kids an alternative, something else without sport. A lot of kids 15, 16 gave up the sport. “We do have a lot of new members as well. Especially in the younger groups. “Trying to keep all the kids especially the older kids that is the plan and vision for them to progress through.”
“We know our attacking line has the ability without them. Emerson Lakey and Kiralee [Collings] are two young ones that are stepping up.
The Bulldogs, who were guaranteed of finishing third no matter the result in the final round after deadline, will be missing two key players in the first week of Jordanfinals.Cransberg and Claudia Mawson missed the final round match and will miss this week after being selected in the Victorian Fury team for the Australian Netball Championships.Bulldogscoach Tarryn Rymer said they were sad that both girls wouldn’t be on court for them, they were excited about getting the opportunity to play at that level. She said they believed they had the players that could step up.
“They are both losses to the group, but we have girls that can step up and do the job,” she said.
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“To get the win against one of the top two teams gives a little bit of self belief, not just because we got the four points, but because it was a really good game of netball,” she said.
“The committee looked at the results from achieveforthelasttwoyearsanddecidedtolookatoptionsthebestwayforwardfortheclub,”hesaid.“Itwasdisappointingthatweweren’tabletotheresultswewereafter.
“Through injuries, illness and other reasons, we struggled to get our best side on the park at all this “Thereseason.were still a number of positives to come from the season, which we are looking to build on in the future.”
The Sunbury Kangaroos are hoping to bounce back after a disappointing Essendon District Football League season. The Kangaroos won just one game this year in division 1 and will drop back to division 2 nextTheseason.club decided to advertise its senior coaching role as it assessed the past two seasons, which resulted in four wins in total. Current coach Leigh Sporle was invited to re-apply, but decided not to. Kangaroos president Mick Streiff said it was a difficult decision to make, with Sporle being a life member of the club.
“We’ve had players in and out all season, with COVID and injuries.
“It’s a great opportunity to build on our flourishing youth, with the under-17s playing said.makingoffinagrandfinalthisyearandtheunder-18.5sfinalsforthefirsttimesince2013,”he“Theclubwilllooktoretaintheexistingcore group of players, while also looking to recruit moreStreiffexperience.”saidthey know that division 2 welcomedsustainedtoplayersengagingeyemoreseasonseasontoprovidesdifferentchallengesandopportunitiesplayingindivision1.Intheclub’spreviousindivision2theywentthroughtheundefeated,claimingthepremiership.“Appointingtherightcoachhasneverbeenimportant,weneedsomeonewithantodevelopouryoungercrop,whilststilltherestoftheplayinggroup,“hesaid.“Wealsoneedtorecruittherighttypeofthatwillbuyintowhatwearetryingachieveasaclub,andthatislongtermsuccess.”Bothplayingandnon-playingcoachesaretoapplyforthecoachingrole.ApplicationscloseSeptember9.Details:0423402606or0417140419
Gisborne will back in its young talent to get the job done in the opening week of the Bendigo Netball League finals.
Bees fail to capitalise
to sit down and look at every aspect.”
workofwhatClaudiaEaglehawk.thatregularEaglehawkwell.”allnetball.together“WewereabletotiethefourquartersandplaysomeconsistentEveryonedidtheirjobandsevengirlsacrossthecourtplayedTheBulldogsweresettofaceinthefinalroundoftheseason,afterdeadline.Rymersaidbeforethematchtheywouldn’tunderestimate“Thisweekwe’llplaywithoutandJordan,sowewilllookatwewilllooklikeinthefirstweekthefinals.“We’llfinetunethingsandlooktooncombinations.”
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In state league 4 west, Gisborne was set to finish its season against already crowned champions Westside Strikers. The Sky Blues couldn’t move out of fourth spot.
“Kirby Elliott has moved into centre at times and brought an impact and something different.”
Tara Murray Bulldogs are ready to go It was a tough year for John Corso and the Sunbury Kangaroos. (Joe Mastroianni) 277998_03
The Bulldogs will take plenty of confidence into finals, after recently knocking off Kangaroo Flat, which will finish in the top two. Rymer said that performance would give them confidence and was a baseline for what they wanted in finals.
One of the biggest positives this season was a number of players got the opportunity to play senior football that wouldn’t have otherwise got the Streiffopportunity.islooking forward to these players growing into good senior footballers in the coming years.
Kangaroos are on the hunt for a new coach
Sunbury United’s Jake Zomaya. (Joe Mastroianni) 283635_08
It’s a case of what might have been for Sunbury United in the FV state league 3 north-west this season.TheBees, who were set to finish their season on Saturday after deadline, finished in the top half of the competition but fell short of what theyAfterwanted.sucha good start to the year, it’s a case of what might have been for president Greg Czapnik.“It’sbeen a bit disappointing to be honest,” pointsandsecondtoppenaltyNorth,prettyhesaid.“Afterround13everythingwaslookinggood.“Rounds10,11and12,welosttoAltonawedrewwithWilliamstownwithinthelastminuteanddrewwiththesideWestvale.“WethenbeatSebastopolandweresittingandlookingprettygood.“Wethenlostfouroutofeight,drewtwowontwo.Pickingupeightpointsoutof24attheendoftheseason,youcannotget promoted with form like that.” The Bees were still in the promotion mix until a couple of rounds left in the season, showing that they could match it with the best sides when they played well. said.inteamawayguts.”getwereturvyWeyouNorth,ofCzapniksaidtheydidn’thavetheconsistencythetoptwosides,WestvaleandAltonawhowillbothbepromoted.“Youcanlookbackatindividualgamesanddon’tgetabouncehereorthere,”hesaid.“stillhadachance,butwehadsometopsyperformances.“Theladderdoesn’tlie.Thetoptwoteamsconsistentlygettingresultsandwedidn’ttheresultswerewereafter.It’sakickintheCzapniksaiditwasdisappointingtodroplikethatwithsomuchworkdonetoputaontheparkeachweek.Likeallclubs,theBeeshavehadchallengesthefirstfullseasonbackafterCOVID-19.“Itwasdisappointingtofinishlikethat,”he“Thefirst13weeksweresoexciting.“We’lllookatwhatwecandobetter.Wehave
Thomas Schwarzenberg was one of Diggers Rest’s best on Saturday. (Joe Mastroianni). 279827_02
By Tara Murray Diggers Rest will need to quickly forget about its qualifying final loss to Wallan if it’s to keep its Riddell District Football League season alive.Heading into the match most people could have seen either team getting the win, but no one predicted what occurred at Romsey Park onTheSaturday.Magpies tore the Burras apart in a 17.14 (116)-3.5 (23) win. The Burras were kept goal less in the first half and trailed by 51 points at the main break. The pain continued in the second half, with the Magpies winning through to face Riddell for a spot in the grand final. Having lost to the Magpies two weeks in a row, Burras coach Jamie Lobb knows they have work to do. He was lost for answers after that performance.“It’sprobably something we don’t want to look too far into,” he said. “ We had a stinker in all parts of the ground and not something you want to dwell on. “We won’t look too deep into it and we’ll focus on ourselves and what we can do to get back into this finals series.” Lobb said there were a few positives out of the game, but overall they need to be better otherwise they would be knocked out in straight sets. It was all single goal kickers for the Burras, with Patrick Jackson and Justin Tenaglia named their best. For the Magpies, who were without the competition’s leading goal kicker Matthew Perri, Todd Muldoon and Nathan Fowler kicked four goals each.4 Jarryd Bonello was named best on ground. Lobb said for his side now it was about taking it week by week, having lost the second chance.They were sitting top of the table heading into the final round. “We need to focus on ourselves,” he said. “Our best footy is better than anyone else’s, we need to get back to finding that footy. “We will get a few players back next week which will naturally help. Personnel changes will make a difference but our performance was more than that.” “We need to get in the right headspace and have a good week on the track.” The Burras will face either Macedon or Romsey in a knockout semi final. The Magpies will play Riddell in the other semi final.Among those set to return for the Burras for the semi final are Matthew Krul, Luke Ronaldson, Taylor Hine and Mitchell Day. Lobb said they return of those players would certainly help the side put out a better performance.Itwasn’tall bad news for the Burras on Saturday, with the reserves winning their qualifying final against Melton Centrals. The Burras winning 5.7 (37)-2.7 (19). The Burras now face Wallan for a spot in the grand final.
Gerald Blackshear was the only Jet who hit the scoreboard. (Supersport Images)
“He had a tough day and a lot of attention place on him by Wyndham,” he said. “Our ability to score from other guys in the offence wasWhitedisappointing.”saidafter the game the guys knew how poor they had played and weren’t happy with that performance. He said there were plenty of things to work on this week. He said their focus would all be about“We’rethem.going to focus on us,” he said “We want to focus our efforts on things we can control and get back to what we do best.
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before.Everythingwhatreally“Weasbest-of-threepiledintheIntheirmostdisappointinggameoftheyear,JetswereblownoffthecourtbyWyndhama106-68trashingatWerribee.WyndhamdominatedeveryquarterastheyonthepainfortheJetsingameoneoftheseries.JetscoachJohnWhitewasasleftasshockedanyonebytheperformance.“Tobehonestwedidn’tshowup,”hesaid.playedlikeateamthathadcomeoffaintenseseries.“Wyndhamplayedreallywell.Theyknewtheywantedtodoandcredittothem.wetrieddidn’twork.“Theydidn’tdoanythingwehaven’tseenTheyplayhightempobasketball,
Riddell is peaking at the right time of the season in the Riddell District Netball League.After an up and down season on and off the court, including parting ways with coach Adam Boldiston with two weeks left in the season, the Bombers snuck into finals.On Sunday, they faced Wallan in an actionBomberswhatbetweenajusttimehaven’tdownshetogetherseasonthelastwhocontinuedstarredgirlswhenshelowthinkhorrendousconditions.gladbutBomberseliminationfinalintoughconditions.Themighthavebeentheunderdog,theycanawaywiththewin,26-14.Bombers’LaurenNolansaidshewasthatshewasn’tashooterinthose“Itwaslowscoringanditwasconditions,”shesaid.“Ithewindplayedabigpartinthescoring.“Therewasturnoverafterturnover,”said.“Wewereabletogetthegoalsitmattered.Nolansaiditwasafewoftheiryoungerthathadstoodup.FionnualaMcKeagney-Stubbsindefence,whileMaddyBrownhergoodform.“She’sayoungoneintheattackingendkilleditforus,”Nolansaid.“Sheplayedintheunder-17grandfinalSunday.Hopefullyitcontinuesforrestofthefinals.”NolansaidSundaywasthefirsttimeallthatthey’dhadtheirwholeteamoncourt.“We’retakingitoneweekatatime,”said.“It’sbeenabitofanupandyearoffcourtallseasonandwehadafullteam.“We’refinallyfindingformatthegoodofyear.Weslidintofinalsandwe’llcontinuetotakeitasitcomes.”TheBombersnowfaceDiggersRestinknockoutsemifinalonSunday.TheBombershavewonthegamesthetwosidesthisseason.“It’salwaystoughandyouneverknowisgoingtohappen,”hesaid.“It’sexcitingtoseehowwego.”TheC-gradesidewillalsobeinonSundayagainstMacedon.
Lobb said the side played really well, but theplayersitwithseveralplayerssettoreturnfortheseniorswouldbeatoughweekatselectionwith10havingmissedoutonbeingpickedforfirstweekoffinals.
“We don’t dwell on today. Come Saturday and Sunday we need to really execute the things that we do well.” Game two and if needed, game three, will both be at Boardman Stadium in Sunbury. White said they were hoping to get a big crowd down there to hopefully support them bring home a championship.
White said Sanders doesn’t have days like that very often.
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Tara Murray Bombers find their best form (Joe Mastroianni). 289076_08
Ish Sanders, one of highest scorers in the league, had a tough day with just five points as he shot two of 13 from the field.
The Sunbury Jets will go back to basics as they hope to turnaround the Big V men’s state championship grand final series after a horrendous start on Sunday.
“We want them to be the sixth man on the court,” he “Hopefullysaid.it’s a huge crowd that will get behind us from the under-12s to the seniors. They’ve been great all year and we want a bit of noise and hostility for Wyndham as they make their way across the Ring Road.”
Jets fail to fire as they go down to Wyndham
Diggers keen to regroup
executing the plan they came with.” Gerald Blackshear was the only player who looked like scoring, with 23 points, more than a third of his team’s total.
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Woodend-Hesket had a winning start to finals. (Supplied)
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Cats execute upset win
Karl Staudt was one of Macedon’s best on Sunday. (Luke Hemer)
The Hawks under-19s will face the Western Rams in their semi final.
Woodend-Hesket’s first foray in finals in the Riddell District Football League A-grade competition has been a successful one. The Hawks, who finished the regular season in second spot, showed no nerves as they accounted for Diggers Rest on Saturday in their qualifying final on Saturday. Hawks coach Meg Grbac said it was pretty exciting for the club having grown and developed throughout the years. “It was super exciting,” she said. “The club has been amazing and so supportive. “The girls were really good and the under-19s won and got the double chance as well. It was a good day for the club.” Grbac said there were always some nerves come finals, but for them it was about sticking with what had worked. She said they had a chat during the week and relied on the more experienced players to make sure they were ready come game time. “We were pleased with how we dealt with it,” she “Oursaid.first quarter was our best quarter of the game so we were able to contain our nerves.”TheHawks were able to hold onto the lead and ended up winning, 32-27. The match started in rain and difficult conditions, before drying out in the second half.Grbac said that the court drying out worked to their advantage and they were able to slow the ball down and control the match. She said they were thrilled with how they played overall. “It was really good,” she said. “We had a few rotations and showed some good depth with players coming off the bench. “We were hoping to do that in finals and show some versatility coming onto the court. “Diggers is a great side and got within two goals. I’m super proud.”
The Sunbury Lions finished their Ballarat Football League season on a high, beating Bacchus Marsh. The Lions dominated from the first whistle and were able to extend the lead throughout on the way to a 15.19 (109)-6.8 (44) win. Leigh Brennan kicked five goals for the Lions in the win. The Lions finished the season in ninth with five wins. Big V Sunbury Jets stars are among those nominated for the Big V awards. Ish Sanders, Gerald Blackshear and Maxwell Barkleley are nominated for the most valuable player and all-star five for the men’s state championship division. Trevor Clayton has been nominated for the defensive players of the year and John White coach of the year. In the women’s state championship, Ida Andersson and Maria Jespersen have been nominated for most valuable player and all-star five, and Ben Draper coach of the year. Bendigo FL A final round win by Kyneton wasn’t enough for the side to play finals in Bendigo Football League. The Tigers came away with a 19.19 (133)-4.8 (32) win against Maryborough, but with Sandhurst coming away with a 27.16 (178)-7.2 (44) win, the Tigers missed out on finals by percentage. Gisborne, which claimed the minor premiership, finished the regular season with a 17.15 (117)-5.7 (37) win against Eaglehawk. The Bulldogs have a bye in the first week of finals. AFL combine Calder Cannons duo Paul Pascu and Rye Penny have been selected to attend the AFL combine. Pascu is from Oak Park, while Penny is the latest young gun to come out of Gisborne. The state combine lists are selected via club interest levels, with players requiring a nomination from at least two AFL clubs to be invited. The Melbourne combine will be held on October 9.
While now full on confidence, Meldrum knows they are the underdogs this week in their semi final with Diggers Rest. The Burras were smashed by Wallan in their qualifying final. Wallan faces Riddell for a spot in the grand final in the other semi final this week. “I saw the game,” he said. “Wallan were clinical while Diggers Rest would be disappointed after such a strong season. “All the pressure is on them and we go in with zero expectations. Everyone is expecting them to come out firing and respond. “We don’t deserve to go in as favourites and the guys have embraced that.”
By Tara Murray Macedon has shown that it can’t be discounted in the finals race after an upset win against Romsey in a Riddell District Football League elimination final. After sneaking into finals and having not beaten a team above them, the Cats were the back runner of the five teams left. But on Sunday they produced some of their best football of the year to knock off the Redbacks.TheRedbacks kicked the first two goals of the game and didn’t score another until late in the fourth quarter. The Cats found their groove in between to win, 8.8 (56)-4.8 (32). Cats coach Al Meldrum said they went in with the mentality of they had nothing to lose and it paid off. “Most people going there today would have thought we were underdogs and we deserve to be,” he “Thesaid.boys stepped up and played a finals brand of football. It gets us the win and we live to fight another day. “We executed a really strong performance and it was hard to pinpoint standout players, with everyone contributing and it got us what weThewanted.”Redbacks won the toss and elected to kick with the wind. They led by 16 points at quarter, but Meldrum said it could have been a different story. “Our pressure and intensity was really good,” he said. “They didn’t make most of it and kicked 2.5, if it had been 5.2 it would have been a different story.“They didn’t capitalise the way they would have liked and we stuck fat.” While the Redbacks were wasteful in front of goal early, the Cats were anything but. They kicked 6.1 for the second quarter to lead by 21 points at the main break. “We then took our opportunities in the second quarter with the breeze and we nailed it,” Meldrum said. “We got the ball out of the middle and the pressure was up. We were able to capitalise on our opportunities, which pretty much got us theAfterwin.half time, the teams kicked two goals each. Meldrum was thrilled with the defensive pressure across the whole ground. Matthew Knox kicked three goals for the Cats, while Jason Cooke got two goals. Jordan Dyer was named their best. Nathan Rayment was the Redbacks best. Meldrum said after the tough year they’ve had it was satisfying to get a finals win, with their best performance of the season.
Tara Murray Hawks fly high to snatch victory in finals debut
The Hawks will this week face Macedon for a spot in the grand final. The Cats had a bye in the first week of finals. The loser will go through to the preliminary final. Grbac said they were looking forward to that“It’schallenge.fantastic to play Diggers Rest and Macedon in finals,” she said. “It’s a good test of where we are at and what to expect come finals.“It’s a great opportunity to play Macedon, who finished on top of the ladder. We have so much respect and it will be a really good challenge.
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