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Council staff walk off By Elsie Lange Macedon Ranges council workers stopped work for three hours last week to campaign for better wages and conditions. An Australian Services Union (ASU) statement said the protected industrial action on Tuesday, October 11, included “periodic bans on street sweeping, picking up litter around council buildings, and a ban on mowing the entrances to the towns within the municipality”. “Residents and visitors to the shire will also see campaign signs on council vehicles and workers wearing union badges instead of their usual council name badges,” the union said. “Major sticking points in negotiations are a low pay offer and the union’s claim for extending the phone allowance to casual workers.” Council said with the customer price index over 6 per cent, it recognised the significant challenge for the cost of living for staff, “as well as for council’s service delivery costs, which are increasing rapidly, placing further pressure across the entire council budget”. “The current offer to staff is a 2 per cent increase or $27 per week in year one, followed by 1.85 per cent or $26 per week in the remaining three years (or 80 per cent of the rate cap),” council said. “It should be noted that the current council rate cap is 1.75 per cent, as set by the Victorian government for 2022-23. If the rate cap was increased or removed by the state government, it would provide more flexibility to council to negotiate the offer with staff.” Council said it was important to highlight it was still at the table negotiating in good faith, and has sought a response from the union and staff representatives on this offer. Council also added staff can claim a reimbursement for the cost of using personal phones at work. It is understood ASU members will escalate industrial action if a new offer is not received from council. ASU secretary Lisa Darmanin said union members took the industrial action because management was “rejecting their reasonable and legitimate claims”. “The focus of our increased industrial action will be on bringing the poor treatment of Macedon Ranges staff to the attention of residents and ratepayers,” she said.

Sowing new urban seeds It’s Urban Agriculture Month coming up in November and Hume Seed Libraries is hosting talks across the municipality. Hume Healthy Kids advisor and Hume Seed Library co-founder Christie McIntosh will lead the Saturday programs, which will teach tricks of the urban agricultural trade. “I’m going to be talking about the importance of seed sovereignty, I’ll show how you can save seeds from your own garden and contribute those to our Hume Seed Libraries, which now have a stand at all libraries. “After the talk and demonstration, I’ll invite everyone to join me in making some seed spheres that they can throw into their own garden or give away as gifts.” Ms McIntosh said the Seed Libraries program was all about addressing food insecurity in Hume, teaching about circular economy while residents grow and share their seeds. “[Urban Agriculture Month also] celebrates local food systems and the opportunities we have to build a bit of resilience in that way,” Ms McIntosh said. A Hume Seed Library Talk will be held at Sunbury Library on Saturday, November 26, 1.30pm to 2.30pm, as well Craigieburn Library (November 12, 1.30pm to 2.30pm), Broadmeadows Library (November 19, 1.30pm to 2.30pm) and Tulllamarine Library (November 23, 12.15pm to 1.30pm). Elsie Lange

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Rainfall causes drops of anxiety By Elsie Lange Winemakers in the Macedon Ranges are worried sustained rainfall in the region could damage their vintages. With budburst – or growing season – just around the corner, it’s imperative for viticulturalists to spray their vineyards to protect them from disease. But Hesket Estate co-owner Elizabeth Hudspeth said because the ground is drenched from all the recent rain, they can’t get the spraying machines in, or prepare the soil with mulching. “In December, we have the flowering and

fruit set. If we can’t get these sprays on, we potentially get powdering mildew on our fruit set which will affect the vintage,” Ms Hudspeth said. “If it keeps raining like this, we’re worried about it.” The Macedon Ranges is Australia’s coolest mainland viticultural region and producing their signature wines requires grapes to stay on the vines for longer, making them more vulnerable. “It’s going to be challenging for the region … we have a higher disease pressure because we’re [in a] cool climate, we have a longer hang time,” Ms Hudspeth said.

Australian Wine Research Institute senior viticulturist Marcel Essling said the wet weather favours disease. “The one thing that tends to happen is the vines grow quite vigorously and you get a lot of leaf matter and a dense canopy,” Mr Essling said. “You tend to get quite vigorous canopies, which don’t dry as quickly, which then again favours the disease … usually fungal diseases.” Lancefield’s Lyons Will Estate co-owner and winemaker Oliver Rapson said as soon as he saw blue in the sky, he got on the tractor to begin spraying – but he’s still worried.

“If you get a lot of fungus and you don’t control it, you could potentially lose the vast majority of your crop,” he said. “It’s very much about prevention. Once it sets in, it’s ubiquitous. It spreads like wildfire.” He said some of Macedon Ranges growers had navigated a tough couple of years with low yields and would be struggling financially, and any government support with purchasing sprays or installing more weather stations would be welcomed. “As a rule of thumb, what you would use for disease control and sprays is quite expensive and we would be using a lot more than normal in years like this,” he said.

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Children’s Week knowledge sharing A very special Children’s Week celebration is happening in Sunbury on Sunday, October 23, hosted by Sunbury Aboriginal Corporation. The free Bush Walk and Talk event, guided by Aunty Jo Russell, will explore The Nook in Sunbury and teach children about native plants and their uses. Community support worker at the corporation, Kamilaroi woman Lucy Webster, said teaching young people about First Nations knowledge was vital. “We’re going to go … have a bit of a look through some of the plants and bushes, the native wildlife there and talk about what it

was being used for in the past traditionally, like bush food, traditional uses, material used for weaving and things like that,” Ms Webster said. “It’s really important to be connected with our country, learn our histories and share that with the wider community too.” She said the event was open to the whole community, with 60 people already registered. “Given the history of colonisation and stolen generations, there’s been a lot of our cultural knowledge lost,” she said. “From my perspective, teaching it to the children is most important because they can

go and teach it to their families and elders. “There are a lot of older Aboriginal people who are still traumatised by the history and aren’t as open to learning and getting involved, because of what’s happened historically. “That’s why I think it’s so important to be engaging the youth and teaching them as much as we can.” Registrations are required, to find out more contact 0406 174 764 or email sunburyaboriginal.efa@gmail.com

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Council to oppose development at VCAT Macedon Ranges council will oppose a contentious 700-lot development at Gisborne in the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT). Town planners Collie Pty Ltd applied to VCAT after the council failed to rule in time on the proposal for a major development at 89 Ross Watt Road. The developers are proposing a residential estate made up of about 769 lots, with an average lot size of 573 metres squared. The council had already been asked to

knock back the plan by some residents concerned about potential traffic congestion, environmental impacts, a lack of services and infrastructure. At a planning meeting last week the council voted to oppose the development at VCAT, arguing the proposal was not in line with the character of the area and lacked sufficient traffic infrastructure, among other planning concerns. A council report also said the “proposed layout would have a detrimental impact

on the Jacksons Creek escarpment“ and raised concerns about the “extent of native vegetation removal”. The proposal would include a local convenience centre, various open spaces, and a childcare centre. The large parcel of land subject to the proposal is currently being used to graze cattle. A case conference at VCAT is listed for next month before a full hearing in March.

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Hume council will investigate naming court one at Boardman Stadium after a founding member and current vice president of the Sunbury Basketball Association, Leslie Thomas. Councillor Jack Medcraft raised the motion and said Ms Thomas’ contribution to the basketball association had been “phenomenal” for almost 50 years. “She recently attended a function at Government House in recognition of her voluntary contribution to basketball in Sunbury,” Cr Medcraft said. “Volunteers are things you cannot find very easily and to have somebody so dedicated to spend that many years in making a facility worthwhile for young people … needs to be recognised. “She’s seen Boardman Stadium grow … I started basketball about 1978 … We started at the back of the Sunbury Football Club, and then down to Boardman with a couple of courts.” He said even a tornado couldn’t have stopped Ms Thomas from advancing the court to what it is today. “It’s only because of the hard work that Leslie Thomas has put in to make the Sunbury Basketball Association the power that it is today,” he said. Officers have asked for further information on Ms Thomas so the naming proposal could be assessed under the applicable council policy before a report is prepared.

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A snapshot of Macedon Ranges By Elsie Lange The latest release of census data continues to paint a picture of the way Macedon Ranges residents live and work. Primary education remains the region’s top industry of employment for people aged 15 years and over, followed by hospitals, according data released last week. Nearly three per cent of the region’s population was employed in the primary education sector in 2021, followed by hospitals

(2.9 per cent), supermarkets and grocery stores (2.5 per cent), secondary education (2.4 per cent) and local government administration (2.2 per cent). In the past decade, hospitals have jumped from the fifth to second highest industry of employment in the Macedon Ranges, from 541 employed in 2011 to 733 in 2021. Australia-wide, one in seven people in the workforce were working in the health care and social assistance industry, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS).

Australian statistician Dr David Gruen said this census data provided government and community groups with crucial information about essential healthcare and welfare services. “There are now over 1.7 million people working in Health Care and Social Assistance in Australia, of which 30 per cent are working in hospitals,” Dr Gruen said. The census counted 260,000 registered nurses, the occupation growing by 19 per cent between 2016 and 2021. According the ABS, it exceeded the 13 per cent growth of the

broader workforce. Also included in the October release of 2021 census data was information on the way people travel to work. In 2021, the top methods of travel to work for people living in the Macedon Ranges included by car as a driver (51.5 per cent), car as passenger (3.4 per cent), walking (2 per cent), by train (0.9 per cent) and truck (0.9 per cent). The number of residents taking the train to work has dropped significantly in 10 years, from 762 in 2011 to 231 in 2021.

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Join in a big morning tea in Sunbury The Sunbury community is invited to have a cuppa at St Andrews Uniting Church on Sunday, October 13, as part of Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea. The Cancer Council initiative will be celebrated at the church for the 13th year, where people can come together for a good cause from 10.30am, following the 9.30am church service. Organiser Carole Simpson can’t wait to welcome everybody to the special occasion. “We’d be talking a little bit about the Cancer Council and how we can help people by donating whatever amount people would like to give,” she said.

“It’s great that the community supports each other and comes together.” Attendees will be greeted with warm beverages and food. So far, $11 million has been raised in 2022 across the country, with more than 20,000 morning tea hosts registered. Money raised for the charity is used to fund vital cancer research, help in prevention and provide support. Last year, funds raised were used to protect millions of young Australians from UV rays through the SunSmart school program, $62.9 million was invested in research and 250,000 of

the organisation’s services were utilised. Reverend Stan Clarke, minister at the church, said the opportunity to hold a fundraiser for the Cancer Council was a good thing for the generous congregation. “We always look forward to it,” Mr Clarke said. “Morning teas are always an important part of our life at the church. People hang about for a long while, talking and socialising. “This is an extension of that while people make a contribution to cancer research.” Details: www.biggestmorningtea.com.au/ fundraisers/CaroleSimpson

Carers Victoria has launched the Carer Wellbeing and Connection program to further support carers in Melbourne’s western suburbs. Supported by North Western Melbourne Primary Health Network, the five-session online program called Carer Wellbeing and Connection, is aimed at helping carers bolster their sense of personal worth, share views and connect with others in the community. The online program is especially designed to reignite social connection, combat isolation and reduce the psychological distress the role generates. Led by mental health experts and informed by carer lived experience, the program comprises four 90-minute online group sessions, including a final meet up for reflection and feedback. The University of Melbourne conducted an external evaluation and found the Carer and Wellbeing Connection program delivered real benefits to participants. The program has been extended for another 12 months and is available to carers living, working, or studying in north western metropolitan region of Melbourne, particularly in Brimbank, Darebin, Hobsons Bay, Hume, Wyndham, Macedon Ranges, Maribyrnong, Melbourne, Melton, Moonee Valley, Moorabool, Merri-bek and Yarra. There are spaces still available in the next scheduled group sessions, set to kick off on October 26 and 27. There are two sessions specifically for male carers, with the third open to people of all genders.

Neighbourhood fund delivers for local community groups The Sunbury BMX Club and Diwali Festival of Lights are just some of the 28 recipients of the state government’s Sunbury and Bulla Neighbourhood Fund. Grants and partnerships have been awarded to support local projects, acknowledging the disruption caused to locals during the construction of the West Gate Tunnel. Not-for-profit groups were able to access the $2 million fund via two categories – grants and partnerships – for projects bringing sustained benefits to the area. Last week, Sunbury MP Josh Bull visited the Sunbury BMX Club, a recipient of a $150,000 Transforming Neighbourhoods Partnership grant, to celebrate funding awarded for improvements to community, sporting and recreation facilities at the venue.

“We’re proud to help local groups and organisations bring exciting and innovative ideas to life – leaving a lasting legacy for the communities of Sunbury and Bulla,” Mr Bull said. “This area is playing a critical role during construction of the West Gate Tunnel Project, and we want communities and neighbourhoods to share in the benefits.” The Diwali Festival of Lights scored a Celebrating Neighbourhoods grant of $20,000, as well as the Sunbury Business Association, SunFest and more. There were 17 recipients of the Connecting Neighbourhoods grants, delivering up to $50,000 for one-off projects or activities aimed at improving community facilities. Bulla CFA brigade received $46,530 and Sunbury

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Aboriginal Corporation scored $50,000. Sunbury BMX Club secretary Shawn Hindmash said it was “awesome” to have received the grant. “It will bring our track up to standard, it will make it safer, it will make it more inclusive,” he said. “It’s absolutely amazing.” He said the club had been campaigning for the upgrades for years, so as soon as the Sunbury and Bulla Neighbourhood fund was announced, the group jumped onto it. “It’s also safer… it’s a great win for the club,” he said. Details: westgatetunnelproject.vic.gov.au/ sunbury-bulla-fund Elsie Lange

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Renewed call for traffic lights By Elsie Lange A Hume councillor has renewed his call for the state government to make the recently removed temporary traffic lights at Barkly and Macedon streets in Sunbury permanent, and fastrack capital works to do so. Jacksons Ward councillor Jack Medcraft said the lights, which had been installed during the Gap Road level crossing removal works, had made it easier for residents to get from side streets onto Macedon Street.

“The railway underpass works necessitated traffic signals to allow cars to get to Macedon Street from Jacksons Hill,” Cr Medcraft said. “They took a little while to get used to, but most people were happy with the fact they could get … onto Macedon Street.” “[The lights] saved a few accidents. That intersection is really notorious for getting T-boned. “It alleviated that problem, what we’ve got now is an intersection which people think still have lights on them.”

Sunbury MP Josh Bull said the lights were only installed as a temporary measure, but the Department of Transport (DOT) was now assessing further opportunities for best traffic treatment for Barkly and Macedon streets. “Once that work has been undertaken we’ll make some further comments,” Mr Bull said. “They were always a temporary installation, they were temporary lights. I’ve heard a range of different views about whether we should make them more permanent. “DOT will consider the matter further and

we will make further announcements in due course.” In August, Hume council voted to write to the state government to request the lights be made long term as soon as possible. Cr Medcraft said residents had expressed to him they would like to see this happen. “A number of people have said the lights are a great idea and they would like to see them stay,” he said. “If you did a straw poll, I think there’d be a hell of a lot more in favour.”

A joyful chance to sing “We’ll provide them with the music, we’ll allow them to take part in the Gisborne Singers rehearsals and if they’re too far away to do that, we’ll record the rehearsals and put them up on YouTube.” There is a participation fee to be involved, which includes workshops, concerns, music and midi files, as well as six weeks of practice with the choir – $170 or $150 for concession/ students. “Singing along with those soloists will be a fabulous experience,” Ms Stacey said. “We’re singing Ode to Joy and I think we’ll bring our participants lots of joy.” Details: https://www.trybooking.com/ CAGDQ. Enquiries: www.gisbornesingers. org.au or phone 0408 156 263. Elsie Lange Gisborne Singers Kitty Skeen, Elaine Stacey, Irene Hall, Carolyn Goode and Margaret Brockman. (Damjan Janevski) 301301_04

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Have you ever had a hankering to belt out some Beethoven, alongside a world-class lineup of soloists? The Gisborne Singers are inviting songbirds from the region to take part in a weekend choral festival in December, culminating in a full performance of Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony, Ode to Joy, with the Bendigo Symphony Orchestra. Choir artistic director Luke Severn, who is also the conductor of the orchestra, has assembled widely-adored singers Merlyn Quaife AM, Kristen Leich, Michael Petrucceli and Teddy Tahu Rhodes for the occasion. Gisborne Singers member Elaine Stacey said it will be a lovely performance to take part in, taking place at the Ulumbarra Theatre on December 10 and 11. “We’re hoping for other choirs or individual singers to get involved,” she said. “We’re singing a well known piece of music, what we expect is that most people will be familiar with reading music.

Free Kinder: the best start for 2023. Enrolments are now open for Free Kinder. Free Kinder will be available for all Victorian three and four-year-old children at participating services in 2023. Free Kinder will be available in sessional (standalone) and long day care (childcare) settings across the state, saving families up to $2,500 per year, per child. In 2022, funded Three-Year-Old Kinder continues to roll out across Victoria. Find your local kindergarten services at vic.gov.au/kinder

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Greater Western Water Greater Western Water (GWW) has invited Macedon Ranges residents to share their vision for water management as part of a collaborative approach for future-proofing water in the region. Locals can complete an online survey or visit a community pop-up event to have a say until October 31. GWW strategy and partnerships general manager Kessia Thomson said with population growth and climate change posing new water management challenges in the regional, local input would help find a path forward. Details: https://yoursay. gww.com.au/managing-recycled-watermacedon-ranges

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With shows continually cancelled or postponed by COVID-19 and lockdowns, Sunbury Downs College might have felt hopelessly devoted to putting on their show, ‘Grease the Musical’. Last week, they finally could – and they felt “relieved”. Show producer Shobana Sebastian said the college was proud to present their long awaited annual musical. “School staff and students have been hard at work since term one in preparation for our first show back on school grounds 2017,” she said. “Students across all year levels were involved both on and off stage, working together seamlessly to present an extremely joy-filled

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In an effort to safeguard the livestock sector, the state government is investing $23 million to ensure Victoria is prepared for any biosecurity risk from emergency animal disease. Funding will go towards the recruitment of biosecurity experts to undertake key planning, field-based operational roles and provide training to a workforce from across government and industry in the event of an outbreak. It will also provide tailored industry engagement to build on industries’ ability to manage biosecurity risks and contribute to a response.

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By Jessica Micallef The first concept design for the new-look Gap Road level crossing in Sunbury has been released. Gap Road will be lowered under the rail line to preserve the character of the heritage-listed Sunbury station. Construction on the project was brought forward to begin this year, with the level crossing expected to be removed by late 2022, and the remaining works completed in 2023 – two years ahead of the initial 2025 completion date. About 19,000 vehicles pass through the Gap

Road level crossing each day, with the number expected to reach 27,000 in 2026, according to state government data. A three-week community consultation period was held in November last year for the public to provide feedback on the design, landscaping and public artworks for the new level crossing. Sunbury MP Josh Bull said more than 170 residents contributed to the preliminary design. “The level crossing will be gone for good by the end of 2022, with a road under rail design as promised,” he said. “This year we will see site investigations continuing as well as some early works, with

the majority of major construction towards the end of 2022.” The level crossing removal is being delivered in conjunction with the $2.1 billion Sunbury line upgrade, which includes platform extensions, train stabling modifications and rail track power upgrades at Sunbury station to enable bigger and more modern trains to run on the line. The line is expected to transport up to 113,000 passengers in peak hours every week when the Metro Tunnel is open. “We promised to remove this crossing by 2025, but this vital project has been fast tracked to synchronise works between the level

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Hume youth crisis centre moves By Elsie Lange Hume will continue steps towards establishing a youth crisis facility in the municipality, following a council study which showed a “strong need”. At a meeting on Monday, October 10, councillors spoke to a report which said Hume lacked any form of youth crisis accommodation despite 2016 census data showing 255 young people in the municipality were homeless on census night. Councillor Karen Sherry, a strong advocate for addressing homelessness in Hume, said it

was important to focus on young people to stem the cycle. “Officers’ research found that 28 per cent of the homeless population in Hume are comprised of young people, which is much higher than the national average … entering into homelessness is not a decision a young person makes lightly,” Cr Shelly said. As part of the study, a survey of local service providers and secondary colleges showed emergency or crisis accommodation was among their top five pressing needs in the region. “The growth areas, like Hume, is where

most of the young people live, so we need a facility … This report asks our council to commit $50,000 for a study that will choose the best location for this accommodation,” Cr Sherry said. “[As well as] the best methodology to make it happen because it’s actually a state government responsibility, not our responsibility.” The report said since commencement of the first stage of the study, council had been approached by three housing providers, Kids Under Cover, Launch Housing and Evolve, exploring options for a community housing facility on council-owned land.

A stage two feasibility study will now be undertaken, to validate the need for the facility, include best practice case studies, provide alternative infrastructure delivery options, and finalise the preferred option. Cr Jarrod Bell said progressing to stage two was about “getting the right people around the table to have the conversation”. “We’re not going to just be a passive partner here, we’re going to step up and do the work,” Cr Bell said. “We’ve done the research, now we’re going to do that important background work so that we have a shovel ready project.”

Swimmers lap it up Last week, Youth Live4Life launched LAP it UP, challenging people to swim laps for youth mental health awareness and suicide prevention in regional and rural communities. The initiative was inspired by father daughter team Sean and Kirsten McKinney, who in 2018 hosted an event their local pool in Gisborne with an aim to relay and swim 2866 laps together – the same number of laps as the number of Austrlians who have died by suicide. After two years of lockdown, Woodend-based Youth Live4Life is continuing the McKinney’s legacy, running LAP it UP from November 10 to 20 to raise funds for the organisation’s Live4Life initiative. Youth Live4Life chief executive Bernard Galbally said swimming was a “fantastic” exercise for the cause. “It’s really great for your mental health as

well as your physical health,” Mr Galbally said. “It’s a great initiative for us to be able to bring people together, whether it’s online at the event finals, to celebrate the work Live4Life is doing across regional Victoria.” Youth Live4Life has partnered with community pools in the Macedon Ranges – the Kyneton Toyota Sports and Aquatic Centre and the Gisborne Aquatic Centre – for the event finale on Sunday, November 20. The organisation encourages people to get involved and use the hashtag #LapitUp. “Make your laps as long or short as you like – swim in the ocean, in a 50-metre Olympic-style pool or even a wading pool in your backyard,” Youth Live4Life said. Details: https://www.lapitup.org.au/ If you, or anyone you know needs mental health support, contact Lifeline on 13 11 14. Elsie Lange

Woodend residents Alice, 11, and Martha, 11, will be taking part LAP it UP. (Supplied)

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Five Mile Creek has broken its banks. (Supplied: Daron Jacks)

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Romsey children’s park was underwater on Thursday. (Supplied: Michelle Downes)

How the waters rose and rose When major flooding was forecast for the Macedon Ranges last week, local State Emergency Service (SES) crews in Woodend and Gisborne began loading up sandbags. From the two collection points thousands were handed out to residents from across the region, who weren’t sure how devastating the rising waters would be. On Thursday and Friday, local Facebook groups from Sunbury and Bulla to Woodend and Lancefield were awash with footage of flooded bridges and roads, rapids rushing through playgrounds, local sports grounds more akin to swimming pools than grassy playing areas. Some residents offered their spare rooms and bungalows as they watched the waters rise. There were thousands of homes without power in Gisborne and Woodend on Thursday afternoon, but many have now been restored. The SES received approximately 250 requests for assistance in the Macedon Ranges as of 2.15pm on Friday, including five in-water rescues of people who entered flood waters against strong advice. About 5000 sandbags were distributed to residents from Gisborne and Woodend. By 9am on Friday, Sunbury SES had responded to 25 calls across as well. With the worst of the extreme weather event passed and flood warnings in the region lifted, Macedon Ranges council held community information sessions over the weekend and on Monday, after deadline, for residents to figure out next steps. “It’s been a tough few days for everyone across the shire,” Macedon Ranges council posted on Facebook. “The waters are receding but there is still plenty of clean up and hard work ahead.”

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Ten-year Hume creativity plan By Holly McGuinness Hume will soon be transformed into a cultural hub of creativity as a 10-year creative places and spaces arts infrastructure plan has been adopted by council following community consultation. Described by councillor Jim Overend as a blueprint to build a network and creative infrastructure in response to community demand, it outlines new programs and facilities to be developed, including a new culture and arts hub. A number of sites are under consultation

for a main hub across Hume with Craigieburn Hume Global Learning Centre (HGLC) prioritised due to its central location and no current planning projects underway. A focus on cultural inclusion is also included in the plan. “We need to do everything we can to ensure the community feels ownership over projects like this, and the spaces are accessible to everybody,” Cr Overend said. Cr Jarrod Bell agreeing with 78 per cent of community consultation respondents described the current arts and culture facilities across Hume are a “desolate

wasteland”. He firmly believes this new plan will turn Hume’s arts and culture precinct into a “thriving, tropical rainforest.” “Arts and culture bring life and vibrancy to our community, they tell our stories, tell us who we are, where we come from and where we are going,” Cr Bell said. A number of facilities are being considered for upgrades to support the arts hub, including the The Jacksons Hill Sunbury Community Cultural precinct. Included in considerations are upgrades to existing facilities with a focus on performing

arts, co-working spaces, workshops, heritage collection storage, recording studios and meeting places. Cr Karen Sherry noted a recent roadmap by the federal government which outlines a national plan to build on the arts and entertainment sector into the future, with hopes this will encourage government funding in Hume. “Part of this policy was to have co-operation, partnership and support from all levels of government, so I’m hoping there’ll be some real investment and support,” Cr Sherry said.

Mansion ‘time capsule’ The exhibition celebrating 145 years of Werribee Mansion is open for public viewing. Customer service officer Jenny Hanson said the exhibition was “a bit like a time capsule” and highlighted how Werribee Mansion had been a “good gathering place” for many residents. “It consists of all of the past events that we’ve had, there’s also historic information, there’s timelines, there’s information about conservation of the house,” Ms Hanson said. “We’ve basically tried to cover the 145 years and all the different things that have happened in that time.” The exhibition also features personal stories, memories and photos from people who had visited the mansion. Ms Hanson said the submissions came from “all over the place” and shared stories from people across the state.

“It showed the diversity, it showed the amazing experiences we’ve been able to create for people,” she said. “It’s a real community hub from what I’ve gathered by all the photos, it brings people from all walks of life, for all different reasons. “It’s a place for people to celebrate and enjoy themselves and in a way, [the exhibition] is kind of thanking them, and it’s a celebration of all of us.” Ms Hanson said the exhibition will run until at least the end of the year at Werribee Mansion.

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A memoir with a great punchline Renowned Australian comedian Shaun Micallef is known for his exaggerated characters, but in his new memoir, he has looked back at the narrative of his life and career, as he tells Matthew Sims.

omedy has been the means and ends driving Shaun Micallef, but his new memoir reflects on how his tunnel vision caused him to sometimes lose sight of what was important. ‘Tripping Over Myself’ details Micallef’s Maltese heritage, his early years in Catholic schools and early career as a lawyer and then onto appearing in television shows such as The Micallef P(r)ogram(me), Talkin’ ’Bout Your Generation and Shaun Micallef’s Mad As Hell. Currently based in Williamstown, Micallef moved from Adelaide to Melbourne in 1994 and got to know the western suburbs during his time filming Seachange. He said despite living in Melbourne for a number of decades, he still only knows a relatively small grid. “I can do my hook turns,” Micallef said. “I refuse to use a sat nav, just because it annoys me and I’ve got an old Gregory’s from 1994.” Micallef said writing a memoir was not something which came naturally to him.

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“I don’t ever really give anything of myself when I’m performing,” “I’m just a vehicle for jokes that have nothing to do with me personally. “I regard my own personal views on politics and things as not terribly interesting.” Micallef said he was inspired about the books about comedy and the lives of comedians he read when he was 18. “If people are interested in comedy and they want to hear a story about how you get from A to B to C to D, here’s a version of that,” he said. “A little bit of personal private life comes in just to show you how important, for me anyway, comedy was to get you through some tough times and vice versa. “When the comedy’s not working, then, hey, it’s alright, you’ve got a full, rich life involving family, so that’ll get you through that.” Reflecting on his time hosting a Vega radio show alongside Denise Scott, Micallef said while he was excited to do it, he soon discovered the format did not suit his comedic style. “I was very, very happy to embark on that, but I wasn’t very, very good at it,” he said. “I did feel it was beneath me, which is a terribly arrogant thing to say, when the truth was it was actually beyond me. “I tried to write everything that I was doing on morning radio, which is impossible.” Micallef said he got into comedy because of radio show programs such as The Goon Show. “I instinctively understand the power and the great palette that it is,” he said. “I just couldn’t bring myself to do that,” he said. “I felt it was the worst thing in the world.” Micallef also addresses the low points he experienced whilst filming the Channel 10 show Mr & Mrs Murder, which he balanced along with seasons of Mad as Hell and Talkin’ ’Bout Your Generation. The book details the madness which ensued with him rewriting the scripts and directing new scenes. “I had no time really to devote what it deserved,” Micallef said. “The whole book is full of stories of why things have fallen apart.” Micallef said the things which fell apart were often as a result of not having love for the project.

Now at 60 years of age, Shaun Micallef is looking forward to spending more time with his family after the end of Mad as Hell in September. Inset: An 18 year-old Shaun. Below: Mad as Hell lampooned Australia’s media and political landscape for 15 seasons. (Pictures: Supplied)

“One hundred and ten per cent of your energy has to go into it,” he said. “I do think you have to be in love with it and with the people you are working with.” “I don’t see how else people can do it, I don’t think you can fake it.” Coming off a 15-season run of Mad as Hell, Micallef said he was enjoying some time to settle back in to family life before setting a course towards a new project. “I haven’t regretted it yet,” he said. “I would like, with whatever time I’ve got left creatively, to be able to do things that involve a bit more time and crafting.” Micallef said he hoped the ABC would give younger comedians screen time into the future. “Part of the reason that I’ve decided to hang up my gloves for Mad As Hell is so that other younger comedians can have a chance to use the resources at the ABC,” he said. “I am interested in seeing what someone else is going to be doing. “I tend to just keep my head out of other people’s comedy, unless it’s very, very different comedy.” During his time with the ABC, Micallef said he met and collaborated with a number of young and up-and-coming comedy acts, such as Aunty Donna and Kate McCartney and

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Kate McLennan. Reflecting on his life as a whole, Micallef is humble about his accomplishments. “Actually putting something down in writing makes you be a little bit more honest about it and it invites a certain amount of analysis,” he said. “At the end of it, I thought to myself, well, I haven’t really done anything.

“I’ve learnt things about myself, but that’s such a solipsistic way of looking at life.” However, Micallef said he is hopeful he still has time to work for the good of others. “It’s not ever yet, I can actually turn myself around a little bit and be a little more thoughtful and helpful to other people. “That’s a project that I’ve got, I think in my time left.” Micallef said he is not alone in becoming absorbed in work. “I think that’s a problem we all have,” he said. “I think we’re all distracting ourselves ... so we don’t think about death.” “We allow ourselves to be get a bit too absorbed by the minutiae of our work or our day-to-day life.” Micallef said he hopes he is a better person than he was 30 years ago and the ink has not yet dried on his tale. “We’re all involved in the act of becoming, aren’t we?” he said. “We’re all a work in progress.” Micallef will be talking about ‘Tripping Over Myself’ and his career at a special one-night-only event at The Capitol in Melbourne on Saturday, November 5. Details: my.wheelercentre.com/7663

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Boost for crisis support training By Matthew Sims Victoria University [VU] and Lifeline Western Melbourne have united to provide more crisis support and suicide prevention services to those in the west. Coinciding with World Mental Health Day on Monday, October 10, the organisations signed a five-year agreement to establish a crisis support centre at VU’s St Albans campus from November. Under the agreement, about 20 volunteers and staff members would provide services, with VU students able to train as crisis support

workers to take on youth work, psychology, counselling, community services and social work. Recent Australian Bureau of Statistics data showed one in six Australians aged between 16 and 85 have experienced suicidal thoughts, while nine Australians die by suicide daily. As part of the collaboration, VU researchers would also work with the Lifeline Research Foundation to determine where the most support is needed. VU vice-chancellor Professor Adam Shoemaker said the partnership was part of VU’s ‘flipped campus’ strategy, which

ensures students can directly engage with an industry-aligned partner. “We do not simply prepare our students and researchers to work in their chosen profession after graduation,” he said. “With our flipped campus model, we integrate students into their chosen profession from the very first moment that they set foot on our campus. “We partner with organisations whose principles reflect ours, and that of our students and staff, so we are honoured to be adding value to the critically important work of Lifeline.

“There could be no more important time to do it.” Lifeline western Melbourne general manager Jason Doherty said the partnership would provide extensive training to those working at the centre. “At Lifeline we work in the community for community, so it is great to be part of the VU community,” he said. “It is important that our 13 11 14 crisis supporters come from all walks of life – including students and young people.” Details: ldtraining@lifeline.org.au or 13 11 14.

The language of food When Yen Hoang began teaching her children family recipes during COVID-19 lockdowns, she did not expect it to lead to a project which would reach people on the other side of the world. A Footscray resident who moved from Vietnam more than 30 years ago, she has a lifetime of experience cooking Vietnamese recipes she learnt from her mother growing up. During COVID-19 lockdowns, Ms Hoang said she used cooking as a way to connect with her family. “In lockdown, it made our family have more time together, more dinner together, food’s very important, it’s very important for family,” she said. Her daughters convinced her to start writing down the wide variety of recipes she knew by heart and helped her translate them from Vietnamese into English. At first, they shared these recipes with their friends,

but then started spreading them more broadly. The recipes were put on Facebook community groups and the app ReciMe, where they have gathered hundreds of likes collectively and reached people on the other side of the world. One person from the Caribbean even reached out to Ms Hoang to tell her that they loved recreating her pho recipe. Ms Hoang said finding out people so far away were using her recipes amazed her. “I just think I cook normal, but when people try it, and they like it and enjoy it, I’m really happy,” she said. “I love to try food from other cultures so I want to introduce our food to them.” You can try Ms Hoang’s recipes for yourself by searching the account hai.yen on Recime. Ivy Nguyen has been sharing her mum’s food recipes on an app and Facebook pages.

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Romsey farmer Jim Robinson has urged councils to offer rate relief to farmers who fence off degraded land for revegetation.

The Macedon Ranges shire council will consider paying its road maintenance contractor an extra $125,000 in addition to the $5.2 million contract agreement to prevent the condition of the shire’s roads of deteriorating further.

The Victoria Police major collision investigation unit (MCIU) is interviewing a woman about the hit-and-run death of a 24-year-old Diggers Rest man.

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Sensory play day Celebrate Children’s Week at Sunbury and Cobaw Community Health with a free afternoon of activities to engage the senses – including music, storytelling, crafting and a treasure hunt. Wednesday, October, 26, 1.30pm to 3.30pm at 49 Forest Street, Woodend. ■ 5421 1680 or https://sunburycobaw.org.au/ sensory-play-day/.

Hume Seed Library talks Hume Seed Library is partnering with Hume libraries and inviting you to learn all about why seed sovereignty matters, and learn some simple methods to save your seeds for future seasons. A talk will take place at Sunbury Library on November 26, 1.30-2.30pm.

Breast cancer support group On the first and third Tuesday of the month breast cancer survivors are invited to head along to the Gisborne Golf Club at 10.30am to take part in a breast cancer support group. There they discuss experiences, find connections and improve mental health. ■ Lesley, 0484 691 226

Women’s health workshops

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Are you a woman over 50 living in the Macedon Ranges and want to learn new, hands-on practical life skills? Macedon Ranges Health is running two workshops on Wednesday, October 19, the first (noon-1pm) teaching the basic operation of hand-held tools and equipment, and the second (1.30pm-2.30pm) teaching vehicle safety and car maintenance. At 10 Lyell Street, Gisborne. Registrations necessary. ■ Macedon Ranges Health, 5428 0300

chat at noon 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

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 Stadium, Wilsons Lane. ■ sunburylbc@gmail.com

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The Phoenix Macedon Ranges Art and Craft Group exhibition and sale is happening on December 3 (10am to 4pm) and 4 (9am to 4pm). The Sunday exhibit will coincide with the Gisborne Olde Time Market. Head along to see the group’s exquisite art and chat with the artists. ■ https://www.facebook.com/phoenixmrac/

Get involved with an all-male, auditioned singing group happening on Thursday, 79.30pm in Sunbury. The group is inviting new members to join. The group also has a mixed choir, DynamiX Vocal Company, rehearsing Tuesday. 7-9.30pm. Both groups rehearse at Dulap Wilim Hub, 11 Leichardt Street, Sunbury. No auditions required, just bring your love of music. ■ harmonixvcinc@gmail.com

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

Queers on the Catwalk Head along to the Queers on the Catwalk pre-event workshop. Come and explore your style and identity with TGD Clothing Swap and PollyFIlla Productions on Saturday, October, 22, at Sunbury and Cobaw Community Health, 1 Caroline Chisholm Drive, Kyneton. ■ healthpromotion@scchc.org.au, or 5421 1666

Village connect A new service for older people and carers provided by Macedon Ranges council for residents over 55 years old to stay socially connected, chat with others in the community and enjoy some free coffee and cake. Happening on Tuesdays and Thursday at cafes across the municipality, there’s sure to be one near you. ■ https://bit.ly/3AMUrxm, or 5422 0262

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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. ■ 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

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.

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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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 Rotary club The Sunbury Rotary Club meets every Tuesday at the Sunbury Bowling Club from 7pm. ■ sunburyrotary@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. ■ Leonie, 0401 764 182

Sunbury Ladies Probus Club The Sunbury Ladies Probus Club meets at 9.30am on the fourth Wednesday of each month at the Sunbury Football Social Club rooms. The friendly group of women enjoy outings, film mornings, speakers and presenters, as well as special events like holidays and bus trips. New members are warmly welcomed. ■ Pat, 0433 789 754, or

Sunbury Seniors 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

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The Toyota HiLux ute goes rogue By Derek Ogden, Marque Motoring Cars, computers and lawnmowers - when they go, they are great, when they don’t, they’re about as useful as a hip pocket in a singlet. That brings me to the HiLux Rogue. Among the varied dictionary definitions of ‘rogue’ comes ‘an individual deviating from the normal, usually inferior’. My time with Toyota’s MY21 top-dog ute had a niggle or two. For a start the Aussie-designed and developed motorised roll-top tub cover pulled up short, literally, on my first attempt to store it, jamming inches away from being fully retracted. No amount of pressing opening and closing buttons freed the pesky piece of apparatus. A little less annoying was the key fob, which was erratic with its door locking and unlocking functions activating only when a few metres from the cabin. Equivalent automotive security systems usually can be operated from greater distance to the vehicle: often handy in a crowded car park. Over to you, Toyota. Anyway, enough of this negativity, the Rogue deserves its HiLux ‘halo’ in some respects. Generally, it’s a credit to local engineers and designers, who were tasked with producing a combination of toughness, complemented by a more recreational focus for a vehicle designed to go anywhere and be sold in markets around the world. Toyota Australia’s role in developing and evaluating the 2.8-litre four-cylinder turbo-diesel engine, rear suspension and hydraulic power steering was supported by teams from Japan and Thailand, as well as representatives from other markets. The Rogue sells for $68,990, plus on-road costs and options. The HiLux, in general, continues its reign as the best-selling vehicle in Australia and like all Toyota vehicles is covered by Toyota Service Advantage, with each of the first scheduled services costing just $250 each.

Styling Out of Toyota’s Melbourne design studio comes

a dark vertical grille that cascades from the bonnet down to the prominent lower bumper and under-guard. LED headlamps, with dark internals, combine with bold outer corners of the bumper, which links to strong fog lamp surrounds. An aggressive side profile continues the theme with robust fender flares, unique wheel-arch mouldings and an integrated resin sports bar making its debut. Wheel-arches also are generous enough to take bigger, fatter alloys than the factory-fitted 18-inchers. A new sports bar, made from resin, is easier to mould than steel, allowing it to have a more artistic ‘sailplane’ shape. Out back are redesigned bumper and tailgate. The tub itself is kitted out, up the walls too, like a fully carpeted lounge room, with marine-grade , the liner lifting appearance and coverage. The design makeover is made complete by a chrome Toyota tailgate badge and new decals on the tailgate and sports bar.

Engines / transmissions The upgraded 1GD turbo-diesel engine now develops 150 kW at 3400 rpm and 500 Nm between 1600 and 2800 rpm, gains of 15 per cent and 11.1 per cent respectively. The six-speed automatic transmission was recalibrated to allow earlier lock-up for improved acceleration and to ensure Toyota’s temperature tolerances, especially when towing, were observed.

trailer sway control, downhill assist and an emergency stop signal (hazard lights). Like every HiLux, the Rogue is equipped with seven airbags and a reversing camera.

Driving Driving has been made easier than before by work done on the rear suspension, improving unladen ride comfort while a new variable flow-control power-steering pump offers more help in low-speed manoeuvres such as parking. Braked towing capacity has been uprated by 300 kg to 3500 kg, courtesy of the higher-output engine and a recalibrated six-speed electronically controlled automatic transmission. Toyota claims a combined urban / highway fuel consumption of 8.4 litres per 100 kilometres. The test vehicle worked out at 11.7 litres per 100 kilometres in suburban streets down to 6.4 litres per 100 kilometres when on the motorway. Improved ride and handling are all-encompassing with the MY20 Rogue. Leaf

springs and shock absorbers were re-tuned to improve unladen ride comfort without compromising the vehicle’s ability to carry loads over uneven terrain, while low-friction rear shackle bushes add to ride comfort. Rear stability benefits from leaf spring front bushes with increased lateral stiffness. Revised chassis mounts reduce vibrations and noise transfer to the cabin, particularly on rough roads. A variable flow control power-steering pump improves steering feeling on winding country roads and reduces steering effort when parking. Pity about the outsize 12.6 metre turning circle. There’s also a low-range mode for off-road driving.

Summary The Rogue is up against some of the stiffest competition in the premium luxury ute market (the runaway Ford Ranger Wildtrack springs to mind). It’s fair to say the power roll top would be considered an important selling point for the Hilux ‘hero’ and the failure of the accessory on test is not what we have come to expect from Toyota.

Safety The HiLux Rogue carries a five-star safety rating on 2019 testing and is equipped with Toyota Safety Sense, including a pre-collision system with autonomous emergency braking and the ability to detect pedestrians around the clock and cyclists in daylight. It is also equipped with high-speed active cruise control, lane-departure alert with steering assist. Electronic systems include anti-skid brakes, vehicle stability and traction control, brake assist and electronic brake-force distribution,

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Sticking point . . . the HiLux Rogue tub top on test was low on convenience.

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Sherman joins Romsey as coach By Tara Murray Romsey ticked all the boxes as Justin Sherman looked to get back into coaching. Having stepped down from the coaching role at Craigieburn midway through this year to deal with some personal stuff, Sherman found the itch to coach again was there. It was the role at the Redbacks in the Riddell District Football League that stuck out, with the club announcing him as their new coach on Wednesday night. Sherman, who played 138 AFL games with the Brisbane Lions and the Western Bulldogs has had an extensive coaching experience since his playing days ended, coaching at Kyabram, Laurimar, the Northern Knights and Craigieburn. Sherman said he was excited by this new opportunity. “There’s been a real warm welcome every time I’ve stepped into the club,” he said. “There’s a great bunch of people running it from the top and some really good young players coming through with a good core leadership group. “It’s a really exciting next chapter for the club.” Sherman said coaching the Redbacks seemed like the perfect role for him, with the club ticking all the boxes. One of the first things he looked at was the future of the club on field. “One of the first things I looked at was the younger personnel coming through the club,” he said. “Developing and mentoring younger players is a strength of mine as a coach. “There is also some depth around the core leadership group and the board is really exciting.

New Romsey coach Justin Sherman with president Wayne Milburn.

“They were my key priorities and the list sets up pretty well for the future, but nothing guaranteed.” The Redbacks finished fourth this year, knocked out in the first week of the finals. Consistency was one area in which the Redbacks lacked at times. Sherman said fitness would be one of his main focuses as they tried to address that.

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“The aim is to really work on fitness and we’ll have a long strong pre-season from a fitness perspective,” he said. “You get out what you put into it and we’re going to work really hard and be attentive in everything we do. “When you’re fitter everything comes easier. We’ll keep things pretty simple next year and hopefully it sets up for next year and into the

future.” As well as signing Sherman, the Redbacks have been busy locking in recruits for next season. Sherman said they had added both some young heads and some experienced players. “We’ve added everything we needed to add,” he said. “We can all start pre-season as a full unit.”

SPORTS QUIZ 1. What is the AFL mascot for the Essendon football club?

5. Who is the current captain of the Melbourne Storm soccer club?

2. At what age did legendary NBA player Michael Jordan retire?

6. What are the team colours for the NRL Panthers?

3. How many players are on a soccer team? 4. What fictional sport from the Harry Potter series is now played competitively?

7. What sport is Adam Scott best known for? 8. Which NFL star recently had a physical altercation with a cameraman after his team's loss? 9. Which veteran Geelong football player recently announced their retirement? 10. Aaron Finch currently captains which cricket team? 11. Which European side did the Matildas recently defeat 3-1 in an away friendly? 12. What country is hosting the current Rugby League World Cup? 13. What Australian batter was accused of possibly obstructing the field in a recent Twenty20 match against England?

14. Which Victorian regional city is hosting matches in the first round of the 2022 ICC Twenty20 World Cup? 15. Jason Horne-Francis was recently traded to which AFL club? 16. Shane van Gisbergen and Garth Tander recently won which Supercars Championship event? 17. Bryce Cotton plays for which NBL team? 18. Which AFL club’s training facility is known as The Hangar? 19. What three AFL clubs did TV presenter and Logie winner Tony Armstrong play for during his career? 20. The Constellation Cup is a series of Netball Tests contested by which two countries? 21. Which horse won the 2021 running of The Everest weight for age thoroughbred horse race? 22. A driving team backed by which car manufacturer won the 2022 Bathurst 1000?

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23. Victor Wembanyama is a 2.20m (7’3") tall teenage professional basketballer from which country? 24. Former Collingwood footballer Brodie Grundy was traded to which AFL club? 25. In which sport is social media personality Paige Spiranac a former professional?

28. CBR Brave is a semiprofessional ice hockey team based in which Australian state or territory? 29. New Zealand’s women’s national basketball team is known by what nickname? 30. Des Hasler most recently coached which NRL club?

26. Which 2021 Women’s Rugby World Cup team defeated Australia by a score of 41-17 after initially trailing 0-17? 27. What is the name of the projectile used in the sport of badminton?

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Way back as new coach to help Romsey rebuild Romsey has turned to a familiar face to lead them in next year’s Riddell District Netball League season. The Redbacks announced last week that Lena Way would coach the club’s A-grade side as they look to rise back up the ladder. The Redbacks failed to win a game this year. Way is no stranger to the Redbacks having played at the club and coached the club to the A-grade premiership in 2017. Way said she never imagined that she would be back coaching the A-grade side again. “I stuck my hand up to go back to coaching the A-grade side,” she said. “I felt like we needed to build the club back up and return to finals in all the grades. “We’ve got a lot of talented juniors and I want them to have something to aspire to. We’ve got talented juniors coming through into the senior ranks.”

Way has been coaching junior sides at the Redbacks since stepping away from the senior program including leading the under-11s to a premiership. She had a good base at the club, but it was about providing the support needed to help the existing players grow. She said they would look to add some experienced players to the mix. “We want to have a performance culture and a positive vibe around the netball club,” she said. “We want to build on what is already there. “I’m looking to not only get the older ones back but develop the younger ones. “We want to give them opportunities to play in the higher grades. It’s about development and success. “It gives the young players the opportunity to be mentored by the more experienced

players too.” Way will coach the A-grade side and oversee the other coaches, with the same training regime to be in place for all the sides. She said they want to have success in all the grades. Trials for all four Redbacks sides will be held on October 20 and 27. Way said they were keen to see anyone there who is interested in playing. “We are welcoming new players in all grades and of all standards,” she said. “We’re looking to be inclusive with netball and football and for it to be a positive club to be part of. “We’re about building on the talent already there. Before success, culture and positive netball come first and everything flows from there.” Tara Murray

Lena Way.

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Cricket called off because of rain again

Rye Penny. (Martin Keep/AFL Photos)

Penny makes his mark By Tara Murray Calder Cannons’ Rye Penny made his mark at the recent AFL state combine. After an interrupted season through injury, the Gisborne-product used the combine as his chance to remind AFL recruiters what he can do. Penny was a standout on the day topping the field in the standing vertical jump and running vertical jump, as well as the 20-metre sprint. Penny said for him it was the chance to show the hard work he had done during the season had paid off. “I was really happy with the outcome,” he said. “I had a big ankle injury in the middle of the year. “I got similar results to when I tested earlier in the year, which I’m pretty happy about. “There’s only so much you can do when you aren’t playing. To come back after struggling throughout the year, testing day was my time to shine.”

Penny said after only playing five games, he didn’t think he would get invited to the national draft combine, but was excited to get the opportunity to test at the state combine. He said this year he was prepared for a big season after putting in hard work. “I played the first four games which was good and I thought I put a good foot forward,” he said. “I had wanted to show something different this pre-season which had been really good. It was painful to get the injury.” As well as putting him out for the Cannons, the injury ended Perry’s hopes of making the Vic Metro squad. He had found out about the trials for Vic metro just hours before he was injured. “There’s only so much you can do when you aren’t playing,” he said. “I was able to come back, but struggled a little bit. I was able to come back and play the last game. It was the best moment of my life.” Penny played a number of sports growing up

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including Basketball, volleyball and athletics, but football was always at the top of the table. The 18-year-old said he models his game on Collingwood defender Jeremy Howe and his ability to take intercept marks down back. Penny is the latest Gisborne player to be on the draft radar, with a number of players coming out of the club. He said players like Harry Jones and Sam Ramsay, who played with his brother, were a couple he looked up to. Penny is planning to take a week off, before getting into pre-season and continue to build his game and fitness forever he may play. While hopeful he will be on an AFL list, he already has some back up plans. “This year I found a lot of areas that I can improve on,” he said. “I’ve been talking to VFL clubs as a backup for next year. I might be lucky enough to get an exemption to come back to the Cannons as a 19-year-old. “We’ll see how it pans out.”

Cricket across Sunbury and the Macedon Ranges at the weekend was again on hold due to the weather. With heavy rain across the region last week on top of heavy rain in the previous weeks resulted in the Gisborne and District and Victorian Turf cricket associations games being called off. GDCA competition manager Rob McIntyre said on Thursday that they had made the decision to cancel both junior and senior matches on the weekend. He said at this stage there were no plans for reserve days to make up for lost rounds, with the first two rounds having been cancelled. “Many grounds (nearly 30 per cent) are unplayable at the moment and could be for weeks to come if there is no improvement in the weather,” he said. Round three is set to be another one-dayer. In round three, the Sunbury Kangaroos are set to host Diggers Rest Bulla, East Sunbury is set to play Rupertswood, Sunbury United is set to host Woodend, Bacchus Marsh is set to host Wallan and Gisborne is set to play Romsey. It comes after the VTCA cancelled play for the third straight week. The association was one of the first to make the call, making it the call on Wednesday to cancel day one of the two-day matches that were scheduled. In an email to clubs, the association said there were 39 grounds not available before Thursday’s heavy rain fall. “The VTCA would like to inform all clubs, players and officials that play for Saturday 15th October has been called off,” the association said on social media. “With a high percentage of grounds unable to get play on, along with the rain, we will continue to ask for updates throughout next week, with the hope of starting October 22nd.” Sunbury’s round three match in division 3 is against the Williamstown Imperials. The VTCA has rescheduled round one to December 4, which was the designated catch up day. Tara Murray

Anstey takes up coaching challenge at Bombers New Riddell coach Beck Anstey wasn’t expecting to return to coaching in the Riddell District Netball League next season. Having coached earlier in her career at Romsey and the Sunbury Lions, Anstey has enjoyed just focusing on playing in recent years. She will let her playing take a back seat, having been appointed the Bombers A-grade coach for next season. “I always said that I would go back to coaching,” she said. “I thought that I had one more season of playing in me. “Just after the final last year and not having an allocated coach, and you don’t see everything when you’re playing, I decided the girls deserve a coach.” Anstey, who won the club’s A-grade best and fairest this season, said she would like to dabble in playing B-grade next season and

only help out playing in A-grade if they were really desperate. Anstey said she had really enjoyed being at the club. “It is exciting and there is a good group of girls there as well,” she said. “They’re all so young and I bought the average age up. “We want to keep all the girls and bring them back next year.” The Bombers had an up and down year in 2022, unable to get their full team on the court for most of the year. They also parted ways with coach Adam Boldiston throughout the season, leaving them without a sideline coach in the finals. They still managed to finish fourth, knocked out by eventual premiers Diggers Rest in a semi final. Anstey said they had some really good young local talent at the club, who she was

excited to see more of next year. She highlighted Madison Brown, who cemented a spot in the A-grade team, despite still playing under-19s. Brown has secured a Victorian Netball League contract for next season. The Bombers will have trials on November 17 and 24, with Anstey saying they were looking to add to all four sides. “We’re really motivated to recruit across all grades,” she said. “We want to keep our core group and look to fill some gaps we have. “We want to try and attract the right player to the club and that aligns with our values and culture. “We had a ball on court this season and we want to build on that across all our grades and get all our teams to play finals.” Tara Murray

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Sports shorts CBL The Basketball Victoria Country Basketball League north-west and east-west conferences’ matches on the weekend were postponed. With flooding across much of Victoria and throughout the north-west and north-east, Basketball Victoria made the call for matches not to go ahead due to the uncertain travel conditions facing many teams. In round four which is scheduled for this weekend, the Kyneton Tigers are set to play the Bendigo Braves and the Macedon Ranges Rockies are set to play the Melton Thoroughbreds.

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Club Sunbury assess the situation.

The Sunbury Kangaroos have announced their first new signings for the Essendon District Football League division 2 season. The Kangaroos announced that Stephen, Michael, Lachlan and Jackson Treweek had joined the club. Stephen was part of Riddell’s premiership side this year, while Michael was an emergency for that side. Lachlan made his senior debut for Riddell this year, while Jackson played with the Sunbury Lions. The club has announced a number of re-signings including Mitch Kook, John Corso and Mitch Streiff.

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Win for Club Sunbury By Tara Murray It was a winning start for Club Sunbury in the Bowls Victorian weekend pennant, division 1, section 1 season on Saturday With a new look side with more than 20 players joining the club in the off season, Club Sunbury put out a strong first up performance against the newly promoted Craigieburn. Club Sunbury’s experience showed through as it won 99 (14)-78 (4) at home to get off to an ideal start to the season. Mark Cowan’s rink came away with a 32-16 win, while Marc Bullows rink had a 30-16 win to set up the win. Ray Pretty, in his debut for the club, lost 19-18, while Lee Wesley’s rink lost 27-19. Club Sunbury’s David Glennon said they were happy with how round one went for the top side. “We had four people make their debut in that side,” he said. “Ray and his son Sebastian, William Hanna and Joshua Leszczynski. “Josh was best on ground in Mark Cowan’s rink. He’s only 15 and has come over from

Keilor and will be an absolute superstar. “He had a really good game.” Glennon said Sophie Kurzman, who was in Bullows’ rink, was the other standout on the day, while Cowan and Bullows also played well. It was a mixed weekend for Club Sunbury, with three of its six sides getting wins to open the season. The division 3 side won by a massive 60 shots against Wallan, with Jeffrey Isbister’s rink winning by 25 shots and another two rinks having big wins. Glennon said they were excited for this season. Sunbury’s top side missed finals last season. “There are so many new faces,” he said. “We had four in the top side and the second side had another seven or eight debutants. “There is the domino effect which is really good for the club. For the first time in three years we had a heavy recruiting drive and we got a lot of youngsters which is really good. “It bodes well for the season.” Club Sunbury’s top side will head to Armadale this Saturday for the first time

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ever with the change up of structure with the sections no longer decided on location. Glennon said they were excited by the new challenge. Meanwhile in the Central Highlands Bowls Division play still went ahead despite flooding around several parts of the Macedon Ranges. In division 1, Kyneton Golf had the better of Gisborne winning 62 (15)-47 (1). Anthony Barker’s rink was the big winner, winning 24-11 against Peter Williams. Barry Godbolt’s rink won 17-15, while Adrian Plowman and David Beardmore shared the points. Lancefield won a low scoring affair against Broadford, winning 46 (12)-45 (4). Jeffrey Holmes was the winning skip for Lancefield. Romsey made it two from two with victory against Kyneton, winning 62 (14)-60 (2). In the other match, Trentham defeated Kilmore, 51 (14)-48 (2). Trentham is the only other undefeated team.

Riddell has announced some key signings for next year’s Riddell District Football League season as the side aims for back-to-back premierships. Premiership captain Josh Grabham is back, along with grand final best on ground Callum Williamson, Tommy Alkermade and Dylan Tarczon.

RDNL Woodend-Hesket has reappointed Meg Grbac as coach for next year’s Riddell District Netball League season. The star defender in her first season as coach led the side to their first finals appearance in A-grade as the side made it all the way through to the grand final. Grbac said she can’t wait to build on what they did this year. The side is holding netball trials for all four grades on November 10 and 17. FOR MORE SPORT, VISIT Web: starweekly.com.au Sunbury & Macedon Ranges Star Weekly @starweeklynews @star_weekly

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