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supporter posters inside Call for action Roads are a key issue for our readers which is why in the lead up to the Victorian state election, the Star Weekly is putting a spotlight on the urgent need for major road upgrades in the City of Melton. We’re supporting Melton City Council’s Fix Our Roads campaign, calling for all major parties to make commitments now.

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• Western Highway (between Bulmans Road and Robinsons Road) Crashes: 438 Deaths: 10 Serious injuries:136 Cost of crashes: $179,397,142 • Robinsons Road-Westwood DriveCalder Park Drive corridor Crashes:191 Deaths: 1 Serious injuries:5 Cost of crashes: $53,009,306 • Melton Highway (between the Regency and Ryans Lane) Crashes: 107 Deaths: 0 Serious injuries: 43 Cost of crashes: $26,685,907 • Hopkins Road (Between Boundary Road and Western Highway) Crashes:86 Deaths: 6 Serious injuries: 40 Cost of Crashes: $59,869,253

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Melton is the third fastest growing council area in Australia. Nearly half a million people are forecast to be living in the City of Melton by 2050, compared to 216,000 in 2022. “Despite this rapid growth, the City of Melton continues to miss out on major roads investment from successive governments,” mayor Goran Kesic said. “This chronic underinvestment is having a toll on people’s quality of life, spending more time commuting, less time with their families and putting their lives at risk every time they

drive on these major roads. “Behind these shocking crash figures are real people who have lost loved ones, suffered lifechanging injuries or are traumatised because they’ve narrowly avoided accidents. For many, they have no choice but to travel on these dangerous roads. “Many of these accidents could have been prevented if these roads had been upgraded to reflect the increased traffic and needs of ■ Continued: Page 5

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Roads in the City of Melton need urgent safety upgrades, with new statistics released by Melton council showing there have been 822 crashes on four major roads over the last 10 years which have killed 17 people, seriously injured 284 people and cost the state nearly $320 million. The figures equate to more than one crash a week on the four roads; the Western Highway (between Bulmans Road and Robinsons Road, including interchanges), Robinsons RoadWestwood Drive-Calder Park Drive corridor,

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Council pushes nurse advocacy By Laura Michell Melton council is continuing to advocate for the state government to address a shortage of maternal and child health (MCH) nurses, which has forced council to limit appointments to babies aged up to eight weeks old and vulnerable children. As reported by Star Weekly, council wrote to parents in June, stating that the MCH nurse service had been “temporarily paused” for infants aged four months and older, with all existing appointments cancelled, amid a workforce shortage. At the time, council told Star Weekly it

had the equivalent of 14 full-time nurses and require 12 more to be able to provide a full service. A report to the September 12 council meeting outlined council’s advocacy to the government in a bid to recruit more nurses. The report stated that Melton’s soaring birth rate and the COVID-19 pandemic were exacerbating the shortage. “The City of Melton received 3070 birth notices in 2021-22, compared to 2765 in the previous year. The total number of infant records increased to 17,212 at the end of June, compared to 16,809 the previous year, placing increased demand on existing services,” the

report stated. “Immediately prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, the City of Melton Universal MCH service was almost fully staffed. Since then, some nurses have retired, some nurses have resigned for a variety of lifestyle reasons and some nurses have reduced their working hours also for a variety of lifestyle reasons. “The COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact the City of Melton MCH service in terms of the additional time required to meet health and hygiene standards … along with staff availability.” According to the report, council’s short-term advocacy priorities include seeking incentives

for nurses to reskill as MCH nurses, funding for tertiary places to train Melton residents to become MCH nurses, full scholarships for eligible nurses and the extension of the government’s $3000 payment to healthcare workers to MCH nurses and support staff. Cr Sophie Ramsey welcomed the council’s advocacy efforts. “My youngest daughter’s disability would never had been picked up if it wasn’t for the maternal and child health nurse between the ages of six month and 18 months,” she said. “I urge everybody out there … every government official out there … to get behind this because there is a gap a void.”

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Dane Simmons with two of his dogs. (Supplied)

It’s a dog’s life for competitive pair Myrniong resident Dane Simmonds is so proud of the hard work his kelpies do on his Parwan property that he entered them into a canine challenge, where they took out third prize. Mr Simmonds said the Cobber relay competition among Australian and New Zealand working dog owners was an opportunity to see how hard his kelpie sheep dogs, three-year-old Ruby and four-year-old Tully, worked.

“We work seven days a week,” he said. “The Cobber Challenge Relay was fun to do. I would’ve been happy wherever my dogs ended up and it is so good to see what they do.” Mr Simmonds manages Parwan Prime, which turns off 150,000 lambs a year, and about 100,000 head of cattle. He also has a livestock handling business. The former military veteran grew up with horses and livestock and returned to working

in agriculture about 10 years ago. Twelve teams of working dogs from Australia and New Zealand entered the 2022 Cobber Challenge Relay, wearing GPS collars to track their work during three weeks, with the hardest working team crowned champions. The relay celebrates working dogs and their contribution to Australian and New Zealand property owners. Dora Houpis

The full Djerriwarrh Festival line up has been announced, with an array of established music acts to take the stage on November 5. Joining eight-time ARIA award winning headliner act Eskimo Joe at the festival will be Bodyjar, Maddy Jane, Steph Strings and Leonie Kingdom. Punk-rock band Bodyjar have been delivering supercharged performances for almost thirty years, performing locally and internationally and playing festivals across the country. Singer-songwriter Maddy Jane has supported acts such as Harry Styles and Red Hot Chilli Peppers, as a rising star gaining a huge following and millions of streams of her tracks. Steph Strings is a multi-instrumentalist who combines a mix of percussion with Celtic, blues and indie-rock styles, who will bring her unique sound to the festival’s main stage. Indie-folk singer and guitarist Leonie Kingdom has gained international attention, hitting number one on Triple J Unweathered and performing around the country. Melton mayor Goran Kesic said he was thrilled that such popular high calibre music acts would be performing at this year’s Djerriwarrh Festival. “It’s exciting to see Djerriwarrh Festival showcasing so many high-profile musicians and it goes to show that our homegrown festival is making a name for itself as a music lover’s destination,” Cr Kesic said. “This year’s Djerriwarrh Festival is all about diversity, inclusion and connection and we’ve made sure there’s entertainment for everyone to enjoy.”

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Big drop in thefts from vehicles By Laura Michell Melton’s crime rate fell by 10 per cent in the 12 months to June, new data reveals. According to the Crime Statistics Agency (CSA), there were 12,132 offences recorded in the municipality in the year to June, down from 13,540 offences in the previous 12 months. CSA data shows the drop in crime was driven by a 6.7 per cent decrease in thefts from a motor vehicle, falling from 1128 offences in June, 2021, to 1052 in June this year.

Other theft offences fell 5.5 per cent to 1325 offences, while breaches of family violence orders fell 2.4 per cent to 1898. The data shows that the highest number of offences in the 12 moths to June, 2022, were recorded in Melton (1973), although the overall number of offences in the suburb was 10 per cent lower than June, 2021. Melton South (1238 offences), Caroline Springs (1187), Melton West (884) and Hillside (586) rounded out the top five offence locations, although all the suburbs experienced a drop in

crime. Speaking to Star Weekly last month, Melton local area commander Inspector Lisa Prentice-Evans said the drop in crime coincided with increased police presence and a focus on neighbourhood policing. Inspector Prentice-Evans warned residents to remain cautious to avoid being a victim of theft. “Whilst police do carry out proactive patrols throughout Melton, this is a timely reminder for our community to take preventative

steps,” she said. “Ensure vehicles are secured overnight and no valuables are left in vehicles when unattended, including tradies with work tools stored in their vehicles.” Meanwhile, the number of offences recorded in Moorabool fell from 2635 in June, 2021, to 1936 in June, 2022. The most common offences recorded were breaches of family violence orders, with 229 breaches in the 12 months to June, followed by criminal damage (165), other thefts (154), thefts from a motor vehicle (137) and public health and safety offence (128).

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Pie is a crust above the competition as the best and said pie making was all about the taste. “It’s all about pepper and salt and gravy,” he said. Mr Hok also came third in the country in the overall red meat category with his chunky pepper pie. He said his secret ingredient with that pie was that it included Cambodian black pepper. Mr Hok, of Caroline Springs, was born in Cambodia but migrated to Australia with

his family at 12 years old. His parents set up Buddy’s Bakery, at 351 High Street, Melton, more than 30 years ago with Mr Hok and his wife Mey Sok taking over the reigns four years ago. Mr Hok invited everyone to come and try is award-winning pies. “The Shepherd’s pie is $5. The chunky pepper pie is $5,” he said. Dora Houpis

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“Motorists are crawling along major arterial roads, dealing with lacking or dangerous interchanges and rural standard roads just to get to work and school every day.” Caroline Springs resident Zaki Anvari said he felt that many of the municipality’s roads were unsafe. “I’ve been living in the west for a decade and none of the highways have ever been up to standard while I’ve lived here,” he said. “Our roads might have been fine in the ‘90s but they’re not fit for today. “I’ve had so many near misses merging onto the Melton Highway. Every highway and freeway is busy and extremely dangerous but we have to deal with it, every day. “No one seems to care.” As part of its Fix Our Roads campaign, Melton council is calling on all major parties to commit to the immediate upgrade of these major roads and give residents more time at home with their families and more peace of mind on the road. “Years of underinvestment by successive state and federal governments has led to aged, congested roads putting road users’ safety at risk every day,” Cr Kesic said. “There’s been nearly $5 billion for major roads in other growing communities around Melbourne, but there’s been no major investment for Melton. “We’ve got 50 new families moving into our city each week and 50 babies being born. This is one of the fastest growing areas in the country. We’re already at capacity and our population is going to more than double by 2050.”

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Pepper, salt and gravy and a special 30-year-old family recipe have helped a long-standing Melton bakery take out the award for the best Shepherd’s pie in Australia. Buddy’s Bakery owner Sarel Hok beat 86 other pie makers from around Australia to win the best Shepherd’s / potato top pie category, at the 33rd Official Great Aussie Pie Competition. Mr Hok said it was “awesome” his steak mushroom and potato pie had been recognised

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Moorabool’s election wish list By Olivia Condous Moorabool Shire Council has called on candidates for the upcoming state election to pledge funding for a series of key projects within the region. The council is seeking a total of $20.5 million from the state government to fund five different projects within the municipality. The projects include the Bacchus Marsh Racecourse Recreation Reserve Community Hub, The Bacchus Marsh Community and

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The council is also hoping to fund a new oval at Bungaree Recreation Reserve and upgrades to Griffith Street in Bacchus Marsh. Moorabool mayor Tom Sullivan said all of the projects were “shovel-ready” and had been chosen after close consultation with shire councillors and the community. “The community and bowls hub is a key project, which will be developed alongside the new sports stadium and proposed new indoor pool in Taverner Street,” he said. “It will bring people of all ages together in

a multi-purpose space where they can meet, dine and play. “Several of these projects complement other projects and have an overall benefit to the community. “We are asking all state election candidates to publicly support our advocacy priorities, particularly our top five priority projects, in their upcoming campaigns,” Cr Sullivan said. Details: https://www.moorabool.vic.gov. au/About-Council/Advocacy

Dance teacher valued A Melton dance teacher has been awarded the title of Most Valuable Player in a community competition designed to reward locals who contribute positivity to their sports club. InStyle Dance Company artistic director Sinead Speranza won the MVP title in the Taylors Hill Village ‘The Real MVP’ competition. The competition invited the Melton community to nominate someone from their local club who brought positive change to their community and deserved the MVP title, with the winner scoring a $2000 voucher prize. Ms Speranza, who was nominated multiple times for the award for her commitment to her students, first joined the studio as a child 24 years ago and has been dedicated ever since. “I love what I do here,” she said. “Although it was a bumpy ride during the lockdown, we kept our students’ enthusiasm going by providing online classes.

“We are so excited to relaunch our mid-year concert in September and the children are busy practising their moves.” Taylors Hill Village centre manager Mark Ensor said The Real MVP award was a way to give back to sports clubs that have supported the wellbeing of the local community during the pandemic. “They’ve shown great resilience that epitomises community spirit in these unprecedented times,” Mr Ensor said. Olivia Condous

Sinead Speranza, artistic director of InStyle Dance Company, and the winner of the Taylor Hill Village Real MVP award. (Supplied)

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Brookfield ramming Police are appealing for information after a car rammed a property in Brookfield on Thursday, September 15. It is understood a vehicle, believed to be a white Ford Territory SUV, reversed into the front yard of a property on Turpentine Road before crashing into the lounge room of the house about 3.40am. The occupants, a 42-year-old woman, a 21-year-old woman and a 16-year-old boy were inside the house at the time. There were no injuries, however there was extensive structural damage to the property. Police were told the vehicle fled the scene. Anyone who witnessed the incident, has dashcam or CCTV footage or information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or www. crimestoppersvic.com.au

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Lakeview Senior College are the School Sport Victoria senior boys soccer state champions this year. The group of 20 students and coaching staff headed to Darebin International Sports complex earlier this month to compete for the championship. Coach and school soccer program manager Anthony Cotroneo said the group arrived and were warmed up before any other team arrived on the day. “There were two pools of four teams with the winner of each pool to play off against one another in the final,” he said. “Our boys won 3-0 against Notre Dame

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Drawing leads to royal meeting By Laura Michell Wednesday, March 5, 1986, is an incredibly special day for Caroline Springs’ Maryann Zerafa. The then 20-year-old made her way to Melbourne Airport with her older brother to await The Queen’s arrival in Melbourne. She was armed with a life-size drawing of the monarch that had taken about one month to complete. She recalls a security guard helped her and her brother to hold up the poster, which Ms Zerafa estimates was six foot, as The Queen disembarked her plane and made her way towards to the waiting crowd with then

Premier John Cain. “[The Queen] said, ‘did you do that?’,” Ms Zerafa recalled. “I said, ‘I did’, and she said it was very well done. “I was over the moon. “I remember thinking my mum is going to be so proud.” Ms Zerafa’s brief encounter with The Queen earned her a spot in newspapers in the days that follows, with footage of her conversation with Her Majesty replayed on television news. “The next couple of weeks ... I went to my local Milk bar in Albion, Perth Avenue, and to my surprise there was a Royal Tour magazine with an A4 size photo of me holding my

drawing with The Queen and Mr Cain right beside her,” she recalled. “You could not imagine how I felt!” Ms Zerafa still has the drawing as well as clippings of the news articles and recordings of the TV news bulletins she appeared on. She said that when she heard The Queen had died on Thursday, September 8, she was in disbelief. She said her first thought was for her 86-year-old mum, Antoinette, who inspired her love for the Royal Family. “I thought, ‘my poor mum is going to be devastated’,” she said. “I was devastated ... you just think she is always going to be there.”

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A posy for The Queen Sunbury florist Annette Duff will never forget when two air hostesses burst into her workplace at Tullamarine airport in 1986, requesting flowers for Queen Elizabeth II. “It was just a normal day at work [when] all of a sudden [they] ran in the door, in a bit of a panic, because they forgot to order a posy,” she said. “They needed [one] pretty much straight away, because The Queen was about to touch down and they needed a posy to present to her.” She was just 22-years-old at the time, and now, 36 years later, Ms Duff co-owns Irelands Florist of Sunbury, where she’s set up a display for the monarch in the window. Ms Duff said The Queen might be her most famous bouquet recipient, and she hadn’t in her “wildest dreams” thought she’d be called

on to make her one. “I quickly put together a posy suitable for her – small, full of flowers like roses, carnations and other blooms that were in season,” she said. “I was nervous to get it right, because I knew how important it was. “I was just thinking, I can’t wait to tell mum what I’ve done today when I get home, because it was an honour.” Ms Duff said when she heard the news of The Queen’s death, she cried. “She’s the only head of state I’ve ever known, I think she’s done a wonderful job,” she said. “Even though she was elderly, she was a pretty important person for my generation.”

When news of Queen Elizabeth II’s death broke, an illustrated picture of her walking hand-in-hand with a recognisable, marmalade sandwich-loving bear began circulating on social media. Alongside the image were the words, ‘I’ve done my duties Paddington, please take me to my husband’. Since then, sales of the beloved, red-booted, bucket hat-adorned plush toy have skyrocketed at Keilor Park’s Aussie Toys Online. “Paddingtons with little boots are what have been walking out the door,” manager Sarah Thomas said. “They are always popular at Aussie Toys Online, but we’ve seen an uptick and are selling 10 times more than we’d see in a month.” In June, The Queen made a surprise appearance in a sketch with Paddington, in commemoration of her 70 years on the

throne, known as her Platinum Jubilee. The clip is titled ‘Marmalade sandwich Your Majesty?’, and features The Queen and Paddington sharing where on their person they keep their delectable, favourite snack. Ms Thomas said while the company ships Bluey costumes overseas, it was the first time Paddington bears, of all shapes and sizes, were making their way as far as North Carolina in the United States. “To me, it’s something that we have here in Australia that is still very English,” Ms Thomas said. “I think people are buying them as momentos, which is lovely, because of the Jubilee… that’s been carried through to her passing. “[The Queen] has always been there, and so has Paddington.” *Aussie Toys Online is affiliated with Star Weekly

Aussie Toys Online manager Sarah Thomas with the popular Paddington plushes. (Holly McGuinness)

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Transmission plan anger By Dora Houpis Residents, businesses and sporting clubs say AusNet’s updated plan to deliver renewable energy to the west would see electricity transmission lines over MacPherson Park, including a tower on top of the pony club. A group of residents protested the plans earlier this month. Plumpton farmer and Stop AusNet’s Towers chair Barb Ford said residents were in favour of the Western Renewables Link project, but nobody wanted the power lines over the reserve. “Everybody’s against it,” she said. “We can’t understand when there’s technology for undergrounding…it should be underground.” Ms Ford said AusNet’s updated plans released August 18 included electricity transmission lines over the current northern entrance near McCorkell’s Road, two 45-metre high towers

side-by-side near the entrance boundary and one 80 to 85-metre tower “on top of the pony club rooms” on the opposite side near Bulmans Road. She said each tower would be 500 kilovolts. The 98-hectare MacPherson Park, in Coburns Road, Toolern Vale, recently underwent a $12.3 million redevelopment and is Melton’s principal recreational reserve. It has picnic areas and sports fields and is home to more than 15 local sporting clubs and associations. Ms Ford said the planned tower near the pony club would be dangerous for children as transmission tower noises could startle ponies and horses. She said AusNet had not done proper research into the transmission lines’s location. But gas and electricity distribution company AusNet has refuted the residents’ claims. An AusNet Services spokesperson said MacPherson Park sporting grounds were

not directly impacted by the updated plans and trees would partially screen views of the transmission line. The spokesperson said the updated proposed route at Melton followed consultation with landholders, businesses, council, residents and local sporting groups. The spokesperson said the updated route along the northern boundary of MacPherson Park was designed to minimise impacts to Melton Aerodrome and landholders - by following residential property boundaries and minimising impact to threatened plants. A state government spokesperson said the Western Renewables Link was going through a full Environment Effects Statement(EES) process which was the most transparent and rigorous environmental and planning assessment framework available. Ms Ford said her group would hold a community meeting soon. Details: www. stopausnetstowers.com.au.

Not-for-profit groups operating in Burnside, Burnside Heights and Caroline Springs areas are invited to apply for grants of $1,500 to support their local community project. The Modeina Community Fund grant program, which is in its fifth year, is an initiative of Dennis Family Corporation (DFC), the developer of Modeina estate, located in Burnside, to help with a host of community initiatives. Dennis Family Group director Grant Dennis said the fund had assisted a broad cross-section of the Caroline Springs, Burnside and Burnside Heights communities to help make many programs and projects possible. “We are proud to continue to support local communities by providing financial assistance in areas where we operate our business,” he said. “Our community fund presentation nights have become an annual highlight for us and the many not-for-profit groups that we assist. “This year we look forward to adding even more community groups from around the Modeina estate area, to our long list of deserving community fund recipients.” To be considered for a grant, not-for-profit community groups must operate within the Caroline Springs, Burnside and Burnside Heights area and meet the eligibility criteria. Successful recipients will be notified in October. Details: https://modeina.com.au/ community-fund-form-2022.

APPLY FOR ONGOING USE OF COMMUNITY FACILITIES IN 2023

Help shape your new Melton Hospital Interested community groups, small businesses and community agencies are invited to apply for ongoing use of Council’s community facilities throughout 2023. Councils community facilities are suitable for a variety of activities including, meetings, workshops, seminars, active and passive programs, and presentations.

HOW TO APPLY Applications open: 9am, Monday 26 Sept 2022 Applications close: 5pm, Friday 7 October 2022 Apply online at melton.vic.gov.au/ communityfacilities2023 Applications are for ongoing bookings-minimum of six per calendar year. For further enquiries contact the Civic and Community Facilities Team on 9747 5200.

The Victorian Government is investing over $900 million to deliver a new Melton Hospital at 245-267 Ferris Road, Cobblebank. We want to hear your thoughts on key indoor and outdoor spaces in the new hospital. What do you want to see? Community input will be captured and provided to shortlisted bidders, with the opportunity to be reﬂected in the design and operation of the new hospital. Fill out our quick survey by visiting engage.vic.gov.au/ new-melton-hospital or scan the QR code to access the survey on your mobile phone. If you need support, please contact meltonhospital@health.vic.gov.au

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Melton residents of all ages learnt new skills as part of the Lifelong Learning Festival earlier this month. The council-run celebration of learning ran from September 5 to 10 and featured workshops on bee keeping, composting tie dye T-shirts, cultural dancing and more. Star Weekly photographer Damjan Janevski visited the Melton Central Communtiy Centre, where participants were taking part in an Art of Paper Flowers workshop.

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Home visit program on the way Baptcare will launch a volunteer home visit program to help struggling families living in the western suburbs. Home-Start seeks to work with families who are experiencing a wide range of difficulties to try to help prevent family crisis and breakdown. “Trained volunteers offer regular support, and practical help to families with young children (at least one of preschool age), primarily in their own homes,” Home-Start coordinator Cecelia Hagerty said.

“It was established when workers in the community recognised that many families, with pre-school aged children, while not in a crisis situation, were in need of support to cope more adequately with the pressures of modern living and with meeting the normal demands of their young children.” Ms Hagerty said Home-Start volunteers are trained to practice “being with” families and “working alongside” parents, to help provide a safe and nurturing environment. “All new volunteers must undergo a

screening process before being linked with a family,” she said. “They also undertake a course of preparation that offers new volunteers a chance to gain greater knowledge of their role and increase their confidence in offering the service. “They come from a wide range of ages and backgrounds and must be able to commit to a minimum of 6 months to the program.” Once matched with a family, volunteers work virtually or face to face once a week for about 1-2 hours, and provide the parents

with emotional support including listening, sharing, normalising worries, and allowing them to talk about concerns. Ms Hagerty said the Home-Start program respects the special cultural, racial, ethnic and religious traditions which make each family distinct. Baptcare Home-Start has been operating across the world since 1973 with the first scheme in Australia starting in 1989. Details: 03 93733800 or homestartprogram@ baptcare.org.au.

Fruit flows for students A charitable organisation helping families doing it tough has given school pupils in Moorabool better access to healthy food. Bacchus Up To Pay It Forward (BUTPIF) donated thirty fruit trees to Bacchus Marsh Primary School and Darley Primary School, to help pupils to eat well and learn about fresh produce. The organisation collects donations from the community to provide food vouchers for local businesses to those struggling to put food on the table or affected by homelessness. BUTPIF director Judy D’Attoma said the fruit trees were able to be donated thanks to the generosity of the local community who provided a surplus in donations. “I’m super excited that we’ve been able to come together as a community,” Ms D’Attoma said. “Because we had a lot of funds there, we used it for another cause. “The fruit trees will teach children about sustainability, nurturing the plants, feeling

like they’re achieving something,” she said. “I’d love to be able to put fruit trees all down the streets if I can.” Ms D’Attoma said she was inspired by the generosity of those who had helped her in dealing with her own hardship in the past. “When I was in trouble, my neighbours and friends pulled together to help me out… I just wanted to pay it back.” Details: https://bacchusup.wixsite.com/ bacchusuptopayitforw Olivia Condous

Teachers and students from Bacchus Marsh Primary School with one of the donated fruit trees. (Supplied)

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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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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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and take home recipe cards for each dish to continue practising at home. This program will continue in Term 4, held at Bridge Road Children’s and Community Centre and the Melton South Community Centre. Details: https://meltonlearning.com.au/ events/little-master-chef-cooking-programterm-4-2022/

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Leunig gently rocks the boat Cartoonist Michael Leunig is a son of the west. He was born in East Melbourne and educated at Footscray North Primary School and Maribyrnong High School. His poingnant, philosophical cartoons have become part of the consciousness of Melbourne as Phil Jarratt discovered.

hey say you should never meet your literary heroes for fear of disappointment, and I think there’s an element of truth in that, although the fault might lay with the expectations rather than the hero. The thought came back to me the other night when, following a glowing introduction, an old man with a shock of white hair, dressed in jeans and sandals, shuffled to the microphone at the front of the room and seemed to struggle with its operation. I use the term “old man” with the same sense of reverence used by Noel Pearson when he referred to Gough Whitlam, with the highest level of love and respect, as “this old man” in his beautiful eulogy. Being but a few years behind him, I don’t get to call Michael Leunig old with anything other than reverence. But in a way, the great cartoonist, poet and philosopher has always seen the world through the prism of a wisdom way beyond his years, and often completely beyond our comprehension. Except that it all made perfect sense, the duck, the moon, Mr Curly and Vasco Pyjama, the whole damn circus. It was the universe drawn small. As Barry Humphries wrote in 1975: “Leunig’s subjects are as ambitious as his technique is simple. World cataclysm, The Flood, loneliness, cruelty, lust and greed. Through these runs the vein of his compassion and humanity - his humour - illuminating many a darkling theme.” Or as the artist himself put it in 1992: “A cartoonist will create a standard figure - the

Everyman, Everyperson image that becomes their messenger, their angel … In my case I create this character gradually over the years, this poor little wretched fool with big wide eyes, a bit of an innocent. He’s a bit genderless, a bit ageless — not quite human, more humanoid. A bit like a monkey or a foetus. But it’s a life spirit, you see, that people can trust. There’s no possible threat with this character. It can propose the most ridiculous things, or soft, touching little innocent things or it can be bawdy … People know it, know it can say anything and they always forgive it.” Michael Leunig, now 77, was born in East Melbourne in June 1945. He was the son of a slaughterman, the second of five children. His website bio contends he “was educated at Footscray North Primary School and Maribyrnong High School, plus at various factory gates, street corners, kitchen tables, paddocks, rubbish tips, quarries, loopholes, puddles and abattoirs in Melbourne’s industrial western suburbs”, finding creative inspiration from “Enid Blyton, Arthur Mee, Phantom comics, The Book of Common Prayer, J.D. Salinger, Spike Milligan, Bruce Petty, Martin Sharp, Private Eye magazine and The Beatles”. Following his dad into the meatworks straight from school, Leunig was politicised by receiving his military conscription papers in 1965. We’re not sure how he dodged that bullet, but he finds fame – and later adulation – as a political cartoonist on the game-changing Nation Review at the start of the ‘70s. As a casual contributor to the Review

who never missed an issue, I was amused, fascinated and puzzled by Leunig’s cartoons, never having seen anything quite like them. I remain, more or less, in this state. The list of Michael Leunig’s awards and achievements is very, very long, but since the cartoonist says he’s forgotten most of them because they are meaningless, let’s just mention that the National Trust declared him an “Australian living treasure” in 1999, which seems appropriate. “I wanted to talk about the role of the artist in difficult times,“ he said. “Actually, life is a difficult time. It’s not easy. As well as the honorary doctorates and so on, I’ve also been cancelled quite considerably. “It’s a big thing to have spent your whole working life offering things to your culture in a quite experimental way, but I think I’ve done it in good faith, made a few mistakes, offended a few people, not deliberately. That’s the nature of political cartooning, but you hurt people without intending to, and so you have to become more thoughtful about your own ideas.” Although he never moves from the general to the specific, Leunig seems to be referring to last year’s “cancellation” from The Age and Sydney Morning Herald over his “Tank Man” cartoon which they declined to publish. In it he juxtaposes the famous 1989 photo of the lone man defying the tanks on Tiananmen Square with a cartoon of a lone protestor in front of a loaded syringe. I don’t know if it was anti-vaxxer sentiment driving the cartoon or a more philosophical objection to mandates, but perhaps the bigger question is why ban it?

It was by no means my favourite Leunig but it didn’t offend me as much as the racist undertones of some of the late, great Bill Leak’s work, which we were all given the opportunity to see and judge. Leunig softens the mood by placing himself in the context of history. “[When I started] it was the ‘60s and people were into rocking the boat. Now I think it’s rocking too violently, and I just try to steady it.” In a moment he will delight us with his skill at “making marks” on paper, but first he offers a poem from his canon: Artist leave the world of art, Pack your goodies on a cart, Duck out through some tiny hole, Slip away and save your soul. Leave no footprints, don’t look back, Take the dark and dirty track. Cross the border, cross your heart: Freedom from the world of art. I love that. The morning after, still pondering other parts of Leunig’s “muddle”, I pick up the Saturday Age, as is my habit, and go straight to the back page of the Spectrum section to see if the old man still has it. I find a beautifully-drawn cartoon of the prime minister kissing a baby, then dropping it and running after being informed that it had been named after Julian Assange. Cruel, coarse, caustic, hilarious – I laughed like a drain. Yes, Leunig still has it, in spades.

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The Gap on Graham The Gap provides a place for Melton youth to hang out, socialise, play games and learn new skills. The centre holds a night for girls aged 10 to 18 years, at the centre, 5 Graham St, Melton, on Wednesday evenings. There is also a drop-in night for anyone aged 12 to 25 years old. The centre will hold car boot market days on Saturday, October 8 and Saturday, November 12, from 10am. Proceeds go towards supporting local youth. ■ Val, 0414 769 605

Melton Men’s Group Melton Men’s Group meets every Thursday from 5-8pm at The Gap on Graham, 5 Graham Street, Melton. Focusing on Senior Men’s mental and physical wellbeing. The group invites new members to come for a cuppa and a chat, listen to guest speakers and participate in our activities including; carpet bowls, pool or table tennis. ■ https://meltonmensgroup.home.blog/

Melton Over 50s Social Group A friendly group of people aged over 50, who enjoy each other’s company while attending events and outings such as dinners, shows, dancing, cinemas and more. If you live in the Melton area and would like to meet new friends, in a welcoming group environment, this is for you. ■ Marlene, 0498 329 290

Bacchus Marsh Market Bacchus Marsh rejoice! There will be a monthly market at the gorgeous location of Maddingley Park. On the second Saturday of every month there will be a lovely variety of stallholders and food trucks. Bring a picnic blanket and invite your friends and family for a lovely market day out.

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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

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

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Melton Friendship Group 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

Eynesbury Market A community market next to the iconic Eynesbury Homestead. The market is on the fourth Sunday of the month. It features a great range of food trucks, artisans, makers and more.

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 2-4pm. Find the Facebook group for more details.

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 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

French and Italian for over 50s 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

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

U3A Melton U3A Melton offers among its activities a Book Group, Australian History and a gentle exercise class for those 55 and over who are retired or semi-retired who wish to stay mentally and physically active. ■ 0419 563 016

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

Rotary Club of Melton 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

Car boot sale A fabulous car boot sale is happening in Sunbury on Saturday, October 1, hosted by the 1st and 3rd Sunbury Scouts. Pick up toys, books, clothes and tools and stick around for a sausage sizzle. It’s $15 for a car boot pitch outside, or $10 for a table inside. 10am at the Max Gifford Scout Hall, 8 Miller Street, Sunbury. ■ fundraiser.sunburrarovers@gmail.com

Teen gamers Sunbury Melton Combined Probus Club The Melton Probus Club meets on the first Tuesday of each month at the Melton Dart Club, 63a Reserve Road, from 9.45am. ■ 9746 0271

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

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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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Calling all teen gamers! Sunbury Library is hosting a free event on Wednesday, September 21, where you can have a go at some of their tabletop and classic games, as well as Xbox and Playstation games. Take friends or meet new people at the Gamers Get-Together. It’s free and runs from 2pm to 4pm.

Wicking beds how-to Learn how to make wicking beds with Hume Enviro Champions program leader Jo Burton. Head to the Sunbury Community Gardens at 2 Highgrove Drive Saturday,

Carer connect chat Are you caring for someone close to you? Go and connect with other carers in your local area, share a light lunch, have a chat at 12pm on the first Wednesday of the month. Head to Sunbury and Cobaw Community Health, 1 Caroline Chisholm Drive, Kyneton. ■ 9744 9267 or deb.mccallum@scchc.org.au.

HarmoniX Vocal Company 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

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. ■ Doug, 5428 3317, or Teresa, 9746 3402

Craft and conversation 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. ■ https://bit.ly/39BIu2O

Chill Out Sunbury Are you between 12 and 18 years old and want to engage with other young people, participate in activities such as trivia, games, art, music, competitions, personal development and more? Chill Out Sunbury is for you. It’s free and happens every Wednesday, 3.30-5.30pm at the Sunbury Youth Centre, 51-53 Evans Street. ■ https://bit.ly/3lmVgVh

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Drive like a World Rally champ By Derek Ogden, Marque Motoring In motoring terms, the letter ‘N’ mostly stands for ‘neutral’ (aka going nowhere). But in the case of the Hyundai i20 N, nothing could be farther from the truth. The maker has been spruiking the compact as bringing the DNA of its World Rally champion to the street as a daily driver. And there is little evidence to seriously doubt this. Powered by a 1.6-litre turbocharged direct injection petrol engine, mated with six-speed manual transmission, maximum power of 150 kW is enough to fire the hot hatch from zero to 100km / h in 6.7 seconds. Based on the third-generation Turkish-built i20 hatch in Europe, the N version is nostripped out model on steroids. There’s much to admire in comfort and convenience for this class of car. Pitted against the Ford Fiesta ST, Volkswagen Polo GTI and Suzuki Swift Sport, it serves up an encyclopedic list of performance goodies. And the price of $34,990, plus on-road costs, which recently went up by $2000, is nothing to be sniffed at. It can be had in five different colours: Polar White and Performance Blue, at no cost; or Metallic Sleek Silver, Mica Phantom Black and Mica Dragon Red, all $495. A black roof adds $1000.

Styling The rally inspired look is designed to match high performance by minimising drag and boosting power. Up front, air duct and splitter look the part, while out back a rather ragged design is topped off by a pared back rally-inspired roof mounted twin-layer spoiler that here looks more of an afterthought. Hopefully, it makes up in aerodynamic efficiency. A black radiator grille, based on a chequered flag, is dominated by the Hyundai badge and (you’ve guessed it) the letter N. LED headlamps on both sides incorporate tick-shaped daytime running lights. Fog lamps flank a second grille strip low down. Whiz-bang wheel design, featuring red brake callipers peeking out from behind five Y-spoke 18-inchers, put the finishing touches to the hot hatch.

Interior Inside it’s Ns all round, with letter-specific touches such as N sport leather-trim seats with integrated headrests, leather wrapped N steering wheel and gear knob, plus sporty N alloy pedals. The iconic red steering wheel-mounted Rev Button chips in with a tempting finishing touch. Wheels pushed out to all four corners of the car offer up a spacious cabin, capable of carrying five grown-ups in relative comfort. Front bucket seats offer ample support in recommended enthusiastic driving, while shoulder and leg room in the back can take all but the bulkiest footy front row at a push. Storage is king, with spades in versatility. For example, there’s a multi-level boot with a movable floor, incorporating a fitted cargo net, in the upper position. Drop the 60/40 rear backrests and there’s a flat load area. Taking the floor out unveils a deep cubby in spite of there being a space-saver spare underneath.

Infotainment Where do I start? The i20 N encompasses a plethora of computer-age automotive menus presented in twin 10.25-inch dashboard digital displays, offering instrument and entertainment info. In fact, there’s almost too much to take in. Included are worldwide track maps with lap times; personalised throttle response settings, exhaust note and stability control all accessed at the touch of two steering wheel-mounted

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switches. Also on hand is a red button that calls up rev matching tech for optimised downshifts. The instrument cluster has a range of display functions. On a more relaxing note, the car is fitted with a Bose eight-speaker premium sound system.

Engines / transmissions A 1.6-litre turbo-petrol four-cylinder pumps out 150 kW and 275 Nm, matched with a six-speed manual gearbox and a mechanical limited-slip differential that drive the front wheels.

Fuel (regular unleaded) consumption of 6.9 litres per 100 kilometres is claimed by the maker on the combined urban / highway cycle. On test the lively hatch recorded 10 litres per 100 kilometres and 4.7 litres per 100 kilometres respectively. An N Power Sense Axle up front and Dual Coupled Torsion Beam Axle at the rear provide stiff ride and handling, which did not miss a bump on the ubiquitous uneven Aussie road surfaces. Trackwork is more to the hot hatch’s liking. Steering is precise and direct thanks to reduced steering gear ratio over the standard model, while the limited-slip diff, plus 215/40R18 Pirelli P-Zero tyres, developed specifically for the i20 N, has the car efficiently carving through corners. High performance brakes with bigger front discs resist fading, produce consistent pedal feel and maximise heat endurance.

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‘Shocked’ netballer Soli Ropati makes history Soli Ropati was left stunned after becoming the first Melton South player to claim the Sally McLean Medal. Despite playing just 10 games in the Ballarat Netball League A-grade season, Ropati polled 21 votes to finish four votes clear of Darley’s Rebecca Hicks. Ropati said with the talent in the competition, she was shocked to have won the award. “I wasn’t expecting anything, this is massive,” she said. “I play against amazing players and [with amazing] players in my own team, I’m grateful for this. “I try my best and we’re building something great at Melton South. It’s these young guns who keep me going and our amazing coach.” The midcourter said that she went out there each week trying to do her best to help her teammates. She said being able to play a full season of

netball after the last couple of years due to COVID-19 had been really good. “This season was really great being one of the older girls,” she said. “I’m shown up by the younger ones. “It was so good to be playing again after COVID. It’s a massive bonus to be here. It’s just unfortunate that I got all my injuries at the wrong time.“ Ropati paid tribute to coach Anna Edmonds, saying she was like a second mum. The Panthers made the finals for the first time this year, but went out in straight sets. Ropati missed their last game, with a hamstring injury. Ropati said that they played their hearts out, but they weren’t able to pull through. She also battled a knee injury, while she had scans on her hand in July fearing it was broken. And if her form wasn’t good enough, she had been playing with a busted finger for a number of years.

She finally had surgery earlier this month. “I was meant to have surgery last year but due to COVID-19,” she said. “I would forget about it at times.” The McLean Medal caps off a big year for Ropati. She co-captained the City West Falcons to a championship in the Victorian Netball League. She also represented Samoa at the World Cup 2023 Regional World Cup Qualifiers in Fiji in July. Ropati said she wasn’t sure how many international opportunities there would be next year, but she would jump at the chance to represent her country again. For now it’s time to have a break from netball. “I’ll continue studying nursing,” she said. “I’ll still look to be at the Falcons next year and most likely Melton South as well.”’ Tara Murray

Bewley storms home By Tara Murray Henderson Medallist Brett Bewley rekindled his love of football after returning to his junior club Darley this year. Bewley, who captained the Devils this year, was on last Monday night awarded the Ballarat Football League’s top honour. He polled in 13 of the 16 games he played to finish on 29 votes, 13 clear of East Point’s Jordan Johnston. For Bewley, the return home was a happy one. He started his football at the club before playing in the Victorian Football League and then got drafted and playing 25 games with Fremantle. “I’m pretty happy with that,” Bewley said of the Henderson Medal win. “I was lucky enough to have a few rounds for it to sink in. It was a good feeling and privilege to have won it. “I really enjoyed the season a lot and a big thanks to all my teammates, making it what it was.”

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Sharks lock in coach, forward Hillside has locked in its coach and star forward for next year’s Essendon District Football League division 1 season. The Sharks announced on Thursday that Charlie Denaro would continue on as coach next season. The club advertised the role as part of its constitution but decided that they already had the best man for the club. Michael Ogliarolo has been reappointed as reserves coach. “Charlie and Oggerz are committed to a unified ‘multiple team but ONE club’ approach and are looking forward to working with the junior director of coaching and the developing under-18s and those moving into senior football next season,” the club said in its announcement. “With a second half of this season that defied the critics, the overwhelming support of our senior playing group, some exciting announcements still to come and a drive to play finals football, 2023 is looking very bright” The Sharks finished in sixth this year on the back of a strong second half of the season, after starting to adapt to playing together. The coaching news was quickly followed by the announcement that Josh Covelli had re-signed for next season. Covelli starred in his first season with the Sharks kicking 75 goals for the year to lead the competition’s goal kicking. The forward had quickly become a fan favourite with his goal celebrations.

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Bewley said he had always wanted to return to play at Darley at some stage and after he and his partner decided to move back to Victoria, it was the right time. “I got the chop,” he said. “My partner and myself had a little baby boy at the start of the year and we were always coming back home. “I had a few things to way up, including playing in the state league or what not . “I always had the desire to come back and play with my home club. There’s a lot of people there that I consider to be part of my family. “I owe the club a lot, they played a big part in me growing up. I’ve got to play with my brother for the first time this year, it’s something we’ve always wanted to do.” Bewley said it had been enjoyable returning to the club, but it wasn’t always easy. He said he had a little bit of a target on his back, but it was something he enjoyed. Bewley also gave credit to coach Dan Jordan who allowed him a bit more freedom in his game. The Devils, who were winless last season, made the semi finals, before losing to Ballarat by a point. Bewley returned for that match having missed their elimination final through injury. He said the result would only make them better. “I’d seen what they went through last year and I wanted to come back and make sure to have an impact to show some younger boys

Soli Ropati. (Supplied)

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coming through what it is about. “We only really played a half of footy [against Ballarat]. For the boys its a bit of fire for the off season and we can take that momentum into next year.” Bewley was named in the team of the year

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alongside teammate Nick Rodda. Bacchus Marsh’s Daniel Burton, Jake Owen and Nicholas Stuhldreier, and Melton’s Jack Walker, Liam and Ryan Carter, Braeden Kight and Jordyn Cotter were also named in the team.

Hillside’s coaches in Charlie Denaro and Michael Ogliarolo. (Supplied)

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Ben Garuccio commits to United until 2025 Western United star Ben Garuccio has locked in his future signing with the reigning A-League Men’s premiers until 2025. Garuccio, who was named United player of the season last year, starred in his first season in the green and black, named in the Professional Footballers Australia team of the season and named in the A-League All-stars. Garuccio said he had no hesitation to extend his stay in the west. “It was an easy decision obviously after the successes of last season, but not just that, I

think the vision of this club – it’s something that I want to be a part of and I don’t see myself anywhere else for the future,” he said. “We’ve got great people around, everyone is working together and the goal is to be as successful as possible, and it makes it very easy for us as players to do our job when everything else is so well run. “It’s a place I love coming every day, it’s very easy to come here every day and enjoy yourself. I don’t think I’ve ever felt as comfortable as I have here, not just on the

pitch but off the pitch as well. “I’m just rapt to be here for another three years.” United coach John Aloisi has been delighted with Garuccio’s impact and said his contract renewal is a clear marker of United’s continued intentions to remain at the top. He said Garuccio had taken his game to another level on and off the pitch since joining United. “He has been so important in helping us

build our culture,” Aloisi said. “The fact that he wanted to commit to us is a true indication of the direction that we want to continue to go in. “I’m really pleased we’ve been able to help Ben shine and I can’t wait for him to continue growing and pushing himself to reach new heights.” Garuccio started all but two games last season, including each of the four finals series matches, racking up six assists and two goals.

Sports shorts NAB League Western Jets coach Robbie Chancellor is headed back to the AFL after being appointed Greater Western Sydney’s head of development. The Giants announced that Chancellor would be a key part of new coach Adam Kingsley’s team going forward. The two worked together previously at St Kilda, where Chancellor was opposition analyst and manager of performance analysis before transitioning to coaching and becoming an assistant coach at the Saints. Chancellor coached the Jets for two years, including winning the club’s first premiership with the girl’s team this year.

WRFL Finalists dominated the Western Region Football League division 1 team of the year which was announced last week. The team included 19 players who played in finals, with Point Cook’s Nicholas Buykx, Sunshine’s Belal Abou-Eid and Brandon Lester the three exceptions. Minor premiers Caroline Springs and premiers Altona each had six players named in the team. Altona has played on four lines with Saad El-Hawli at half back, Joel Menadue at half forward, Elliott Cavallaro in the pocket, Josh Bench as a rover, while Ethan Taylor and Jack Norman were named on the bench.

VTCA The Victorian Turf Cricket Association will get underway with a round of one-day matches on October 1. In round one in division 1, newly promoted Sydenham-Hillside will face Altona North. In division 3, last season’s division 4 premiers Caroline Springs will play Pascoe Vale Hadfield, while in division 5, Melton Centrals will play Sanctuary Lakers, Melton South Royals face East Coburg and Burnside Springs faces Donnybrook.

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Vikings snare flag win By Tara Murray Altona timed its run to perfection to seal its second Western Region Football League division 1 premiership. After being on top of the ladder last year when the season ended early due to COVID-19, the Vikings had to work hard to get back to have another shoT. With players coming back from injury at the right time, the Vikings peaked come finals time with hard fought wins against Deer Park and Caroline Springs. On Saturday in the grand final against Werribee Districts, the Vikings were the better side in a typical Melbourne day of four seasons in one. After the Tigers kicked the first three of the game, the Vikings hit back and levelled the scores at quarter time. Once they hit the front, they stayed there, winning 10.21 (81)-9.4 (58). It was an emotional Vikings coach Corey McCall after the game. Two of the Vikings assistant coaches died during the season,

making the premiership even more special. “This is what you dream of, all the hours you put in,” he said. “Everyone says coaching is a hard gig. You have to be really passionate and really driven, put in the hours. “To get that reward. The club has only won one in their history, so a second one 10 years later, I’m ecstatic for the boys as well.” McCall said they had a real slow start to the year, with the toll of the pandemic and interrupted football really taking its toll. He said a lot of guys didn’t handle the way last season ended well, with no finals played for a second straight year. “We had sort of struggled for pre-season numbers and were on the phone ringing,” he said. “They were saying I might go travelling, the whole mindset changed. We slowly reconnected them and football is great like that. “Football clubs are about relationships about connecting with your mates. “A lot of people were engrossed with work

and to come back to footy and were like we really needed this, we just sort of started building from there.” The Tigers had created three upsets to make it to the grand final, but the premiership was one step too far. The Vikings dominated for most of the game, after setting up the win in the middle two quarters. It meant they could celebrate the victory late in the piece. “I thought we were really good defensively and they kicked two from the boundary and I thought gee whiz,” McCall said. “When you start kicking goals from the boundary it might be your day. “As I kept saying to the boys, we’re not converting our shots but we’re getting looks and it’ll come eventually. “I would have liked to have had more of margin come three quarter time, [but] you take it by a point, you take it by 50 points if you win them. I’m extremely happy.” Connor Menadue was named best on ground, but that honour could have easily gone to Kelly Pickard.

VSDCA Melton will get an early taste of two-day cricket in the Victorian Sub-District Cricket Association east-west. Two-day matches return after an absence the last two seasons, with round one scheduled to be a two-day match. The Lions, who failed to win a game last season, start their season on the road against Noble Park.

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Melton breaks through By Tara Murray The focus on local talent has finally paid off for Melton in the Ballarat Football League with the club winning its first premiership since 2005. In the wettest and lowest scoring grand final in recent years, the Bloods held on late as Sebastopol threw everything at them. With scoring hard to come by at Mars Oval, every point was important in the biggest game of the year. The Bloods managed to do enough, winning 5.9 (39)-4.10 (34). Bloods coach Aaron Tymms said this is what they had been working towards for a number of years. “I’m pretty stoked,” he said. “A lot of hard work has gone into this. “We’ve been talking about this since day one and it’s nice that the hard work is getting rewarded. “Last night was fantastic. We couldn’t move when we got back to the joint when we got back. “It’s a pretty close club.” The wet and cold conditions in Ballarat weren’t what the Bloods had wanted as they headed up the highway. Tymms said it made the task of ending their premiership drought just a bit harder. “The conditions weren’t really flash and the ground was under water. It wasn’t great for the guys. “It played a little more in the favour of Sebastopol. We’re a side that likes a clean ball and are a real running side.” The Bloods kicked three goals to one in the first quarter and extended their lead to 19 points by half time. The Burras started to find their game in the third quarter and reduced the margin to just six points heading into the last break. The final quarter proved to be a hard slog. Both teams were separately seeking a goal. Neither would find one, as the Bloods hung on to win. Tymms said had he any hair, he wouldn’t have had any left after the game. “We kicked three goals in the first quarter and then two for the rest of the day,” he said. “Sebastopol started to peg us back, they were pretty hungry. It was one of those things that you had to set back and watch. “It was a toss of the coin who was going to win.”

It was tough work for Melton on Saturday.

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The Burras had two chances late in the piece to have shots on goal to get the win. The first was touched, the second they passed but was spoiled by the Melton defenders. Tymms was full of praise for the backline group with a waterlogged ball meaning kicks were falling well short of what they normally would. “The defence really stood up,” he said. “In the third quarter they had 16 inside 50s to our four. They were just really resilient all day. “There were some really scary moments. I’m proud of them.” Blake Soutter was awarded the best on ground medal. Tymms said he was clearly best on ground. Tymms said the three Walker boys, Jack, Lachlan and Riley, along with Jaycob Hickey were also good as everyone had their moments. The win comes on the back of focusing on the players who have come through the club’s junior system.

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Under the player points system, just two players are worth more than one point. One of those Lachlan Watkins is from Melton as well. Tymms said the club knew this was the best way for the long term success of the club. “It’s one of those things we spoke about,” he said. “Try and bring the kids through and hope for the best. “Adrian Monitto has played every game this year and has won a flag as an 18-year-old. The oldest player yesterday was 26 or 27. “Hopefully there’s still plenty of success to come.” The Bloods reserves weren’t able to add their own premiership to the cabinet, losing to the Sunbury Lions. The Lions, who also won the 2019 reserves premiership, won on Saturday 6.5 (41)-2.5 (17). Tymms said the Lions were the best team all year.

A massive 12 months for Western United’s Rhys Bozinovski has continued after being named in the Young Socceroos squad. The 18-year-old was called up to the squad for the first time for a three-day camp in early August and has been rewarded with another selection, this time as part of the squad that will play in the Four Continents Tournament later this month. The squad will play matches against Morocco, Chile and England. Western United football general manager Mal Impiombato said successive call-ups was worthy recognition of Bozinovski’s continued development. “On the back of his initial call-up to the Young Socceroos last month, we are delighted that Rhys now has an opportunity to take part in a series of matches with the team,” he said. “Rhys has achieved a lot in a short amount of time in his career and it is a testament to his maturity and work ethic that he continues to enhance his development. “We wish Rhys all the very best in Spain and look forward to seeing him wearing the Green and Gold.” Bozinovski has risen through the ranks at United, beginning with the under-21s, before transitioning into the under-23s and signing his first scholarship contract within a matter of months. He made his A-League debut with United in the final regular season game of the last A-League season. Bozinovski made a further three appearances in the finals, including in the grand final against Melbourne City. He was been a regular starter through United’s pre-season for the upcoming season. Bozinovski earned his first senior start in the Australia Cup round of 32 against Melbourne Victory and backed that up with 120 minutes against Sydney United in the round of 16, with impressive displays in both matches. Meanwhile on Saturday, Western United were back in action on Saturday in their latest pre-season match ahead of kicking off their title defence on October 7. United trailed fellow A-League side Adelaide United 2-0 at half time of the clash. Dylan Wenzel-Halls scored twice, while Dylan Pierias also hit the back of the net to get United a 3-2 win.

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Proud in defeat By Tara Murray Darley didn’t walk away with a Ballarat Netball League premiership on Saturday, but the club still walks away from the season as winners. The club’s A-grade and under-19 teams both made it through the final game of the year, the first time the club has had a team in the grand final since 1992. In wet, tough conditions, North Ballarat was able to get over the line in both of the deciders to continue their strong record. For Devils coach Di McCormack the results this season show that the club is headed in the right direction. “There’s a real buzz around the club,” she said. “The under-19s are pretty devastated, but they played against a side that had three players then play A-grade. “There’s a lot of good talent in the side and it’s good for the future. Lucy Taylor won the B-grade best and fairest and Kaylee Smith was runners up. and Addison Wright won the C-grade best and fairest and the under-17 best and fairest. “There’s more talent coming through the juniors. We blooded a few girls in the C-grade and D-grade late in the season. “The girls who came across from Rupertswood feel like part of the Darley family and it’s helping attract locals to come and play.” In the A-grade final, McCormack said they were beaten by a better team on the day. She said North Ballarat handled the wet conditions better in the 47-34 win. “We didn’t play well enough in the wet,” she said. “North Ballarat said they were used to playing in that weather. We haven’t played a game in the wet all season. “We weren’t good enough on the day.” The Devils suffered a blow midweek with captain Monique Nagle rolling her ankle on Tuesday night. While she took to the court in the grand final, she didn’t have her usual influence. Midcourter Prue Stanley was also playing with a torn meniscus in her knee.

The Devils were put under pressure early and North Ballarat opened up a lead, before bringing in back to one goal. The margin would be three at the first break. The second quarter would set up the win for North Ballarat, out scoring the Devils, 16-8. McCormack said her defenders were able to create the amount of turnover they normally would. “In the circle to rely on leg speed to turn the ball over a lot,” she said. “In the wet that didn’t work. They were a bit more experienced in these conditions and they were getting to the ball quicker than we were.” McCormack made a number of changes at half time and in the second half to try and find the right connections. Shannon Blackman moved from wing defence into centre as they tried to find a bit more drive. McCormack said Blackman was clearly their best on the day. Tarni Lopes came into wing defence and did a good job. In a bit of history for the club, Lopes’ mum Angela Lopes played in the Devils last netball premiership in 1992. McCormack also made moves in the attacking end. “They double teamed Becca [Hicks] pretty hard,” McCormack said. “I brought Keely Boudrie on to make the defenders have to make a decision in the ring.” The lead stayed at nine heading into the last quarter. The Devils got it back to seven, but couldn’t get enough ball back and it blew out late. North Ballarat’s Maddy Selmon was named best on court. McCormack said she was clearly the best player on the court. In the under-19s, the game went down to the wire, with North Ballarat winning 24-23 McCormack said they had a penalty shot for goal with about a minute to go, but didn’t get to shoot it when the umpire called shot taken. Had they scored it would have levelled the scores with their centre pass to come. Addison Wright was named best on court. McCormack said she was so proud of that group, many who still have another three to four years in that age group.

Monique Nagle puts up a shot.

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Matilda Elliot puts pressure over the shot.

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Copy That’s tilt comes up trumps for Ray Green Copy That’s tilt at Melton success came up trumps in the TAB Gammalite Free For All on Saturday night. Trainer Ray Green received reward for taking the New Zealand Cup champ across the Tasman on Saturday night, with Copy That having stalked Bondi Lockdown and Lochinvar Art and then pounced to win. Conversely two of his leading Grand Circuit rivals faded and for Lochinvar Art in particular the consequences will be significant. The Hunter Cup champion tired for a second consecutive race, on this occasion fading to sixth and 19 metres off the leader. A post-race vets exam found he suffered a grade four exercise-induced pulmonary hemorrhage (EIPH), which has resulted in him being stood down for 28 days, effectively ruling him out of the $300,000 Pryde’s EasiFeed Victoria Cup on October 8. By contrast, for Copy That it was a case of things getting back on track, recovering from his last start eighth – when he blew up after leading – with a clinical four-metre win ahead of a fast-finishing Crime Writer. “It just goes to show what great constitution he’s got to bounce back,” Nathan Jack told TrotsVision. While last week Jack and Copy That

Copy That in action.

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attempted to make their own luck with a blistering early pace that would ultimately see the five-year-old tire a long way from home,

tonight fortune fell in their lap. Lochinvar Art, the race favourite, broke stride when hustling from the gate, fading to

the back of the field and clearing a path for Bondi Lockdown to shoot to the top in a brisk enough 43.6-second lead time. With a tick over a mile still to run driver Leigh Sutton improved from the rear of the field to sit Lochinvar Art outside the leader, with Jack jumping on his back to give Copy That an armchair ride into the race. Lochinvar Art’s iron will saw him claw over Bondi Lockdown through a 28.2 second quarter and 27.5 third quarter, but Jack pounced at the last turn, advancing three wide and clearing out to have the race well in hand at the 100-metre mark. He won by four metres from Crime Writer, who impressed in a race best 28.6-second last quarter, while Bettor Be The Bomb boxed on well for third. “He gives you a feel like the really good ones do,” Jack said of Copy That. “I was lucky enough to drive Im Themightyquinn, but that was a different sort of feel. Quinny was just a fast horse, where this horse feels a lot stronger. But he feels exceptionally good.” The reinsman said it was great to be able to reward trainer Ray Green and owner Merv Butterworth with a Victorian success after things initially hadn’t gone to plan. Michael Howard

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