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What the candidates said: Star Weekly asked the candidates for the Melton, Kororoit, and Sydenham electorates if they would commit to fixing Melton’s roads. Melton candidates: Steve McGhie, Labor candidate and current MP Did not respond. Graham Watt, Liberal candidate Did not respond. Fiona Adin-James, Animal Justice Party candidate Did not respond. Praise Morris, Greens candidate Did not respond. Ian Birchall, independent candidate Did not respond. Sydenham candidates: Natalie Hutchins, Labor candidate and current MP Did not respond.

Michelle Hansford standing near the busy Western Highway. Three of her family members crashed on the road in 2021.

Melton road anger By Liam McNally A Melton woman has had three family members involved in car accidents on the Western Highway in a single year. Michelle Hansford is a Melton resident of over 35 years who believes that road infrastructure hasn’t kept up with growth in the outer suburbs. “We don’t have enough infrastructure to deal with the amount of traffic,” she said. “The roads cannot cope with it.” In 2021, Ms Hanford’s husband was rear-ended near Rockbank, her son was in a serious crash near Thornhill Park and her son-in-law had his car written off by a truck near Aintree. The Western Highway is one of the six roads Melton council is calling on state and federal

governments to help upgrade as a part of its Fix Our Roads Campaign. Ms Hansford’s son and husband have both switched to jobs that are more local, to avoid having to use the Western Highway each day. She said receiving a call that a family member has been involved in an accident is “horrific”. “It’s really scary,” she said. “I was beside myself, I could not believe how lucky they were to only have damaged cars.” Ms Hansford said the regularity of accidents makes her worried about her daughter who still needs to drive into the city each day. “Something needs to be done before more lives are lost,” she said. More Melton residents have echoed Ms Hanford’s opinions. Zak Anvari said none of the highways have ever been up to standard in

the decade he’s lived in the west. “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,” he said. Melton Council’s Fix Our Roads Campaign is calling on state and federal governments to provide funding to: • Upgrade the Western Highway; • Duplicate and upgrade the Melton Highway; • Duplicate Christies Road; • Duplicate and upgrade Hopkins Road; • Duplicate the Robinsons Road, Westwood Drive, Calder Park Drive Corridor; and • Build the Calder Park Interchange. Residents can add their voice to the campaign at fixourroads.com.au

Joseph Cullia, Liberal candidate No commitment made. Maggie Ralph, Greens candidate Did not respond. Haja Chlihi, Victorian Socialists Will commit to supporting the campaign. Kororoit candidates: Luba Grigorovitch, Labor candidate Declined to answer. John Fletcher, Liberal candidate Did not respond. Ben Chester, Greens candidate Did not respond. Katherine Divita, Animal Justice Party Will commit, with the provision that the party would also push for measures like animal corridors. Belle Gibson, Victorian Socialists Yes.

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Moorabool back-up power plan By Matthew Sims Moorabool will soon receive crucial back-up power systems as part of a $7.5 million commitment from the state government. The investment would deliver batteries and rooftop solar systems on community buildings to act as relief hubs in the event of a prolonged power outage, allowing residents to shower, heat food and charge devices, including locations within Blackwood, Daylesford and Lancefield. In response to the 2021 storms and the threat of future climate-related extreme weather events, the state government looked

at those impacted by the storms to determine the best locations for the hub, including in Moorabool and Macedon Ranges. Investigations looked at a number of energy resilience solutions for these towns, including energy back-up systems for essential services and community hubs, such as rooftop solar systems, batteries, diesel generators and larger town-scale energy solutions. The state government has identified 24 towns and would soon begin work with energy providers, local governments and emergency services organisations to deliver the new energy solutions. The studies were informed by the Electricity

Distribution Network Resilience Review‘s Expert Panel Final Recommendations Report. The report recommended a number of improvements to the network’s overall resilience, including requiring distribution businesses to conduct after action reviews to improve outcomes for customers impacted by prolonged power outages, recommending distribution businesses improve their communication with customers before and after prolonged power outages and recommending distribution businesses introduce new obligations to improve the prioritisation of the restoration of power

following an outage. Energy, Environment and Climate Action Minister Lily D’Ambrosio said the investment was part of a larger plan to secure energy supply, drive down power bills and cut emissions to fight against climate change and limit its impact. “With climate change set to increase the frequency and intensity storms and bushfires, we’re developing energy resilience solutions to protect Victorian communities during extreme weather events,” she said.

First Jubilee trees are in the ground OAM, Hawke MP Sam Rae, Melton MP Steve McGhie, Melton mayor Goran Kesic, and Johannesburg Zoo conservation project manager Bishop Ngobeli, who is leading a project to plant 10 million trees in South Africa. The event was rounded out with a morning tea. Friends of the Melton Botanic Garden president John Bentley said it was a great day. “I think the project is absolutely wonderful, it will enhance that area all the way along the eastern boundary, and it’ll be spectacular as a legacy for the queen, and a legacy for Melton, for future enjoyment for generations to come,” he said. Mr Bentley said they expect to finish planting the 500 trees by July next year and

Hawke MP Sam Rae and Jane Edmanson OAM unveiling a new plaque at the Melton Botanic Garden. (Damjan Janevski) 301878_04

community members are invited to help out at their garden grow days, or at their nursery. Details: www.fmbg.org.au

Sovereign Boulevard Reserve upgrade Sovereign Boulevard Reserve is set to receive an $80,000 dollar upgrade. Suburban Development Minister Melissa Horne, Regional Development Minister Harriet Shing and Melton MP Steve McGhie announced the money for the reserve upgrade through the state government’s Living Local Fund. The Sovereign Boulevard Reserve upgrade will improve access to a quality play and recreation space, which Labor believes will encourage increased outdoor activity and foster social and community connections. More than 400 projects across the state will be supported through the fund, with $15 million available for suburban projects and another $5 million for the regions. Councils and community organisations have received grants of up to $200,000 for upgrades to shopping strips, playgrounds,

community gardens and public art projects, or to buy new equipment or carry out minor refurbishment works. The Living Local Fund is part of the Government’s Our Suburbs: Living Local and Our Regions: Living Local Initiatives. Mr McGhie said the fund helps provide outdoor spaces that are important for community. “The Andrews Labor government is supporting Melton with the Sovereign Boulevard Reserve upgrade because we know the community deserves good access to quality play and recreation spaces, encouraging increased outdoor activity and fostering social and community connections,” he said. Liam McNally

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The Friends of the Melton Botanic Garden launched its Queen’s Jubilee Tree Planting project on Thursday, October 20. Planting Trees for the Queen’s Jubilee is a federal government initiative providing funding to community groups to assist them in planting trees to honour 70 years of service of Queen Elizabeth II. The Friends of the Melton Botanic Garden received $20,000 from the fund to plant 500 trees in the Melton Botanic Garden. The first seeds of the 500 were planted at the launch event, which will one day create an avenue of native trees along the eastern border of the gardens, leading to the main entrance and garden centre. Guests at the event were treated to speeches from the garden’s patron Jane Edmanson

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Victoria Investments and Properties chairman K.T. Lim (third from right) joined with Bacchus Marsh Grammar senior staff members to celebrate the announcement of the school’s planned Woodlea campus expansion. (Supplied)

Education expansion The largest independent school in Melbourne’s west is expanding further to welcome year 912 students. Bacchus Marsh Grammar’s Woodlea campus will be growing its current offering of preschool to year 8. The Woodlea campus opened in 2019 and has a current school population of 1000 students from prep to year 8 and another 100 students in the early learning centre. Principal Andrew Neal said extending the Woodlea campus will provide students with access to a school close to home with the whole primary and secondary school education in one location. “A strong foundational tuition, a raft of experiences and a senior program with a strong focus on outcomes provides more choice for quality education, and helps us allow important community citizens to assist

numerous local groups and sporting clubs with the communal use of facilities,” he said. A range of new facilities will be developed at the Woodlea campus over the coming years, including the creation of a three-level complex, which is due to commence construction next year, new classrooms, a new library and a senior science centre. The secondary expansion will be named ‘Project Kaizen’, consisting of two streams offering acceleration, one in STEM and the other in legal studies, along with a standard education stream. Upon completion, the Woodlea campus will accommodate 1750 prep to year 12 students and an early learning centre of 100 to 150 students over a five-to-10-year period. Liam McNally

Moorabool council has celebrated receiving an award at the national Awards for Local Government for the Hide and Seek Music Festival.The festival won the 2022 Creativity and Culture Award. The free mid-winter music festival involved more than 200 artists performing across 20 venues in Blackwood, Gordon, Bacchus Marsh and Ballan. Moorabool mayor Tom Sullivan said the win was a great reward for the effort put in by the council’s arts, culture and events officer Bec Carey-Grieve and everyone in council who worked on putting the festival together.

Kindergarten funding Two Melton kindergartens have received more than $385,000 in state funding as a part of the Building Blocks Improvement Program. On Thursday, October 13 Melton MP Steve McGhie announced Goodstart Early Learning Melton High Street has received $318,929 for an outdoor upgrade consisting new sandpits, play equipment, activity areas and sensory experiences, along with extensive drainage works and concrete removal. Melton West Preschool has received $65,725 for a playground upgrade which has been in planning for three years.

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Watergardens set to unveil Town Square upgrade Watergardens is preparing to unveil its new Town Square upgrade, due for completion this October. Boasting a reconfigured layout, improved amenities and furniture and fresh landscaping, the new and improved precinct will be ready to be enjoyed by the community in time for the busy summer and festive season. In addition, Watergardens has kept

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visitors’ comfort and entertainment top of mind year-round, with the Town Square now sporting covered walkways, pergola spaces and a brand-new expansive performance stage complete with large format screens. Diners will also benefit from upgrades to some of the licenced seating areas when visiting Town Square’s hospitality venues.

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Roadsafe operation over Melboune Cup long weekend Operation Furlong 2022 is a statewide Road Policing Operation over the Melbourne Cup long weekend period. It aims to increase driver awareness and journey planning, while reducing road trauma during this high risk time on our roads. This five-day Road Policing Enforcement Campaign will run from Friday, October 28 to Tuesday, November 1. Road Policing Advisor Sergeant Marty Wallace from Westgate Highway Patrol said the operation will be conducted throughout all operational police regions and police service areas during the five days, using all available personnel from local road policing units, general duties and other regional resources. The police operation will be targeting the main causes of lives lost and serious injuries in crashes which are impaired driving, speed, fatigue, distraction offences and seat belt compliance. Police will be out in force both to educate drivers and to enforce road rules, with a view to preventing lives lost and serious injuries. We’re watching your speed. Are you? Motorists are requested to stay within the speed limit, don’t drink alcohol or take drugs and drive, leave your mobile phone out of reach, wear your seat belt and make sure you are well rested. Fatigue is one of the biggest killers and is a major cause of the loss of life on Victorian roads. Drivers are requested to plan their trip, be patient and ensure that you take a minimum 15 minute break, at least every two hours and don’t drive if you are tired. Drivers planning to travel during this period can expect to see an increase in vehicles on our major Freeways and Highways throughout the State. Road trauma isn’t just about the lives that are lost – it’s about the enormous impact on the community, from the family members, to

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the emergency services workers who have to deal with these tragedies on a daily basis, to the police who have to deliver the devastating news to loved ones. All of the community has a responsibility and a role to play in reducing road trauma. RoadSafe Westgate Community Road Safety Council chairman Jim Giddings said it has been demonstrated time after time that speed is a contributing factor in most road crashes. Therefore, stay within the speed limit and drive to suit the conditions you face. Speeding affects both the risk of a crash happening and the severity of injuries sustained when a crash does happen.

Mr Giddings said to make sure you’re not putting yourself or others at risk on the roads, put your phone away where you can’t be tempted to use it, for example in the glove box or in the boot to avoid being distracted. He also said the work of his group along with initiatives like the Operation Furlong during the 2022 Melbourne Cup long weekend would hopefully reduce the number of serious road crashes on our roads. He asked the community to report speeding drivers to Crime stoppers on 1800 333 000. Holiday driving has its challenges and drivers should drive in the hours they are normally awake, take regular breaks to reduce

fatigue and allow extra space between vehicles. Drivers need to adapt to the conditions of the road. The onus is always on the driver to suit the conditions they are facing, and that includes the quality of the road. If you plan to have a drink then plan not to drive, taking a big risk like drink driving is just not worth endangering your life or the lives of other road users. Before embarking on a trip drivers should check their tyres, windscreen washers, brakes and lights. Remember, travel so that you arrive at your destination safely and enjoy your Melbourne Cup holiday weekend.

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Being Mayor in one of Australia’s fastest growing cities is an exciting, challenging and rewarding role. It’s been almost 12 months and it’s been a pleasure to get to know our city and its people more closely.

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Bookings for the November Imagination Magic sessions are open! The Krazy Koala puppet show combines catchy live music, slap stick comedy and charismatic puppets in a show which will delight the entire family.

Djerriwarrh Festival is less than two weeks away and Melton is getting ready for its biggest party since 2019. Join us for live music including performances by Eskimo Joe and Bodyjar, a local arts market, food trucks, heaps of activities for kids and our iconic street parade – and to top everything off, if the weather’s fine, we’ll finish with a big bonfire and fireworks!

will be carnival rides thanks to the Lions Club of Melton.

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Does your cat need desexing? We’re working with Westside Community Desexing to provide affordable options. Book your cat in to be desexed and receive a discount when you show proof that you are a City of Melton resident. Find out more at westsidedesexing.org.au/

Free garden waste disposal from 1 November Just in time for summer and the upcoming fire season, residents are able to drop off green and garden waste for FREE at the Melton Recycling Facility, from 1 November until 31 December. This is available to all residents, both homeowners and renters, in the City of Melton. Details and conditions at melton.vic.gov.au/gardenwaste

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Cambridge Ward with Cr Steve Abboushi Council is working hard to address the grass growth issues throughout our city. With high overnight temperatures and increased rainfall, conditions have been ideal for grass to grow quickly, increasing mowing requirements. But, thanks to a break in the weather, we’re getting our gardening crews out to mow as many local parks and reserves we they can. With more than 1366 hectares to mow, including 192 playgrounds, ours is a large area to maintain. You are welcome to continue sending through your mowing request, along with a photo to stevena@melton.vic.gov.au, I will register them on your behalf and ensure action is taken ASAP. The roundabout at Caroline Springs Boulevard and Rockbank Middle Road is one of the busiest in our City, so we’re upgrading it to a signalised intersection to improve

traffic flow and safety. You can take a look at the proposed changes, timeframes and provide feedback about the signalisation of the intersection by visiting conversations.melton.vic.gov.au Finally, to help residents and rate payers with their mowing and garden maintenance in the lead-up to fire season, Council will once again be offering FREE green waste disposal at Melton Recycling Facility from 1 November until 31 December. Download the City of Melton Waste and Recycling Guide from melton.vic.gov.au/waste or visitmelton.vic.gov.au/mrf to find out more about green waste disposal. Please feel free to contact me for Cambridge Ward or Council related issues on 0437 231 680 or steve.abboushi@melton.vic.gov.au, or like my Facebook page @ AbbsMelton

I’m proud to see our city continue to be an appealing place to live and socialise. Together with my fellow Councillors, I’ve worked hard to advocate to all levels of government for long-term liveabilty – things like major road upgrades, public transport, health care, and jobs. It was a particular highlight to see Council’s advocacy pay off when the State Government committed $900 million to build the new Melton Hospital, and to launch Council’s Fix Our Roads campaign which has attracted more than 4000 signatures asking for all parties to commit to major roads upgrades. As a Council, we’ve delivered a lot of community infrastructure including our highest value project to date, the $31 million Cobblebank Indoor Stadium, the new MacPherson Park Soccer Pavilion, and the extension of the Hillside and Brookside recreation reserve pavilions, and we’re also developing key projects such as the Diggers Rest pavilion and the Mt Atkinson Children’s and Community Centre. We’ve also delivered services in health, families, environment, business and more, as well as art exhibitions and educational events. Thank you to everyone who supported me as Mayor. I look forward to continuing to represent my community and advocate for your needs as a Cambridge Ward Councillor. Please feel free to contact me on 0437 241 436 or goran.kesic@melton.vic.gov.au regarding any Council issues.

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Fighting feelings of stress during VCE As many secondary students would be well aware, VCE is a time of stress, uncertainty and hard work. It is important to balance this stress with relief, uncertainty with predictability and hard work with relaxation. Studies show that small, regular breaks between study sessions can improve mood and productivity. As you start thinking about the looming exam period, remember that it is not maintainable to be constantly anxious. You should have time to destress and think about something other than exams and study for a while.

Here are some ways to combat feelings of stress during your VCE studies: Positive self-talk: using negative language with yourself is neither beneficial nor deserved. Make an effort to recognise how much work

you’re putting in and allow yourself to see how well you’re doing. You have worked hard to get this far, and you need to maintain your health and wellbeing throughout the year. Try to think of five things that you’re proud of yourself for doing either in or outside of your school life and reiterate that you’re capable of what you want to achieve. Visualise yourself doing well in your studies and receiving positive news when you receive results or feedback. Use some tangible grounding tools: have a cup of tea, play with your pet or scribble in an adult colouring book. It’s okay to forget about study for a while. In fact, it’s beneficial to spend some time after you study to allow the information to consolidate in your brain, so pick up a book or make yourself a snack and keep your mind occupied for a moment.

Move your body: get the blood flowing! Whether you put on your favorite dance playlist and boogie around your room for a while, do some yoga or go for a stroll with a friend, getting active will refresh not only your body but your mind as well. It will also assist in creating and releasing endorphins to improve your mood and relieve feelings of stress. It’s likely that you’ve heard it plenty of times, but VCE is not the be-all and end-all of life. Despite the outcome you receive on ATAR day, there are always a variety of ways for you to get into your desired career. Life will go on after high school and it is there to be lived, so make sure you make the most of it. Best of luck to all VCE students this year!

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Eskimo Joe will be headlining the Djerriwarrh Festival in Melton on November 5. (Jarrad Levy)

Fingernails, Red Wine.” Temperley said he is going to make time to “hit the fair” at the event. The Eskimo Joe frontman also celebrated the release of his second full-length solo album

Machines Of Love And Grace on Wednesday, October 19. The new album was Kaverley’s first time playing and recording almost every instrument, which he said gave the album an “organic” and “by-necessity” feel. He said the new experience of recording alone led to a certain amount of self doubt, but he had a “revelatory moment” listening to a podcast about a producer he admires, Ariel Rechtshaid, speaking about the same fears around solo experimentation. “I woke up the next day and was like I’m on the right track, I’ve just got to follow my instincts,” he said. Temperley said the record combines pop

aesthetics with a “fuzzed-out indie feel.” “I love everything being a little bit distorted and a little bit indie and not super shiny, but I really love well-written songs, and classic songs, that’s my jam, and I love storytelling,” he said. Temperley said he will be doing a solo tour for his new album next year, and Eskimo Joe are also planning more suburban and regional shows. The Djerriwarrh Festival will kick-off at 11am on High Street in Melton with the Celebrate Today, Imagine the Future street parade. It will be followed by live music, an arts market, pet expo, kids activities and a food truck alley from noon at Melton Recreation Reserve. Details: www.djerriwarrhfest.com.au/Home

End of an era for store business, planting two-thirds of the property with stone fruit and vegetables and selling directly to the public. “It was the best thing we did,” Mrs Jones said. She said people from Melbourne’s western suburbs, particularly migrants, would drive to the store and buy boxes of fruit and vegetables. “It was a real family thing,” Mrs Jones said. She recalled it was so busy, the store had “four girls on the register going all day”. Mrs Jones, 73, and her husband Jeff, 82, said their age, COVID-19 lockdowns and online shopping were among the reasons they were retiring. Jeff Jones Plants and Produce’s last trading day is Sunday, November 27. Dora Houpis

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Charity continues to lend a hand A charity founded by a Hillside family in the depth of the 2020 COVID-19 lockdowns is helping more than 100 people per week access food and other essentials as the cost of living continues to soar. Fatima Halloum reports.

t’s hard for Shaymaa Elkadi to believe the charity organisation she founded with her daughters out of the garage of her mum’s Hillside house during the 2020 lockdowns would have grown to what it is today. “I can’t cook to save myself, so my mum would make traditional Egyptian rice pudding and put it in containers on a few tables we set up,” she says. “But then people kept coming, it’s kind of grown very much by accident but we wouldn’t want it any other way.”

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- Shaymaa Elkadi Ms Elkadi named the charity The Humble Mission, inspired by the tireless work of bees, who she says are quiet in the way they go about their business. It was thinking about the amount of food waste generated by supermarkets and cafes, starkly contrasted against the food insecurity people were experiencing through homelessness, redundancy or limited work hours that was the final catalyst Ms Elkadi needed to intervene. “I’ve always felt very passionate about helping the underdogs, the ones that are off the radar,” she says. The Humble Mission’s Relief by the River provides people enduring disadvantage with access to essentials, like meals, groceries and toiletries, every Saturday at Batman Park in Melbourne’s CBD. Ms Elkadi says the service is a “very fluid kind of arrangement”, set up specifically to give people who feel forgotten or undervalued self-worth. “As a community, we might look at people experiencing disadvantage or homelessness or people that are in crisis and we might sympathise with them, but we decide what’s in the hamper, we don’t think about asking people what they want and what they need,” she says. “[Relief by the River is like a] shopping experience, so people come around, they pick what they like, and they don’t take what they don’t like, and we give them a choice.

Left: The Humble Barber, Housam, cutting a friend’s hair. Centre: Imana and Karim. Right: Nabil. (Pictures: Supplied)

“If you are in need, you don’t have to feel shamed into just taking what you’re given, you still can have a choice, you can still have respect, you can still have dignity.” Ms Elkadi says the volunteer group tries its utmost to respond when people ask for specific things, as individuals are a “whole person” who have necessities beyond their appetite. “We give them the food but you always think that’s not enough, that’s only one of the many things that they need,” she says. “We had people say ‘we cant afford a hair cut’ so we put a call out for a barber to come along and we had The Humble Barber turn up. “He started coming as a volunteer, and then he decided he wanted to open his own barber shop and he named it after us.” A health station is also available at the service, where volunteer nurses change bandages, check blood pressure and treat other non-threatening injuries. However, Ms Elkadi says the service shouldn’t be sentimentalised, as money-depleting price hikes force more people to lean on organisations trying desperately not to crumble under the weight of living costs. “During lockdown we would have gotten about 60-70 people coming on Saturday, now we’ve got about 120,” she says. “It’s not something I look at and I think ‘how fantastic [is it that] we’re here’, it makes me feel sad we have to be here.

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“It used to be mainly older men that would come along, now we’ve got women, we’ve got families, we’ve got kids. “A lot of the people that show up to the service, they don’t look homeless, they look okay, but actually what’s going on for them behind the scenes is really quite terrible and traumatic.” While the weeks of home-bound isolation are now a distant memory of the past for many, not everyone has been fortunate enough to get back on their feet. “We’ve forgotten about people who still haven’t been able to get their jobs back, people still working reduced hours, students that couldn’t work during that time or got stuck here, or also people whose mental health was impacted and they haven’t fully gone through that recovery process yet,” Ms Elkadi says. “The amount of money that you have, it doesn’t go far as it used to. “We purchased $5000 worth of groceries, it was only a few bags, I couldn’t believe it, it wasn’t even a pallet of food. “Imagine a family that’s shopping, there’s just no way [that’s sustainable].” Other challenges The Humble Mission faces is a lack of follow up services to refer people to, the emotional and welfare impacts on volunteers, and the difficulty of being heard amidst bigger, louder, more established charities.

“As you would expect people are very generous, but they can get fatigued being asked [to donate] by so many people,” Ms Elkadi says. “So that people can be confident that the money they’re donating, [we show them] exactly where it goes. “Last year we raised money for a community van, we say it’s not owned by The Humble Mission, it’s owned by everybody, because everybody contributed. “This time around we’re trying to raise $20,000, we have a storage location that we want to maintain to store our supplies, cook soups and store refrigerated items. “Storage is absolutely critical, we’ve got good supplies coming, but we need somewhere to put them.” Ms Elkadi says the volunteers, donors, and people she’s met along the way have helped reaffirm her hope in humanity. “For the friends that come along, we know them by name, we don’t treat them as ‘oh they’re people coming for food’ we have developed friendships with them,” she says. “Just their eyes light up when you remember their name or you remember something that they want and you got it for them. “It’s heartwarming and it keeps you coming back, what you see in their faces is beyond anything that anything else can give you.”

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Melton mayor picks food over ball By Liam McNally Melton council will forego its annual Mayoral Ball this year in favour of donating to local food relief charities. During a council meeting on Monday, October 10, mayor Goran Kesic moved a motion to distribute the funds allocated for the 2022 Mayoral Ball equally across various organisations in the municipality. Cr Kesic said that there is a great need for Melton food services and that he believes the money will be spent well.

Food relief charities in the area have recorded an increase in demand due rising living costs. Councillor Kathy Majdlik seconded the motion, and said it’s sad to see people in Australia struggling to put food on their table. “Nobody should be starving in a country like australia, so I’m more than happy, and I commend you, Mr Mayor, for choosing to spend these funds in this way, where we will be able to help our residents put food on their table,” she said.

Cr Sophie Ramsay also spoke on the topic, and said that this gesture is important in a time of rising costs. “The amount of food hampers that are going out weekly to needy families is exceptional and the number is continuously rising,” she said. “COVID 19 the past two years have shown everybody what care and compassion is all about, what community spirit is all about. “I applaud you, Mr Mayor, this is something that is so needed in our community.” Cr Julie Shannon declared a conflict of

interest before the notice of motion due to her involvement in a not-for-profit organisation that provides food services in the municipality, and so adjourned from the meeting and did not participate in discussion or voting on the item. The amount of money council had allocated for the Mayoral Ball has not yet been disclosed. The motion was passed unanimously.

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A slice of Werribee history on show 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.

Two Melton organisations will receive a share of funds from the latest round of the state government’s Priority Response to Multicultural Communities program. On Tuesday, October 13, Multicultural Affairs Minister Ros Spence announced the 77 multicultural and multi-faith community organisations which will receive a share of $2.4 million. Sureway International Christian Ministries and Gawad Kalinga are Melton organisations which will receive a share of the funding commitment. The Ethnic Communities’ Council of Victoria and four of its regional partners will share in more than $200,000, which will be used to upskill its community partners, so they are able to provide pandemic recovery services for multicultural communities across Victoria. The program is aimed at helping multicultural organisations recover from COVID-19 by strengthening workforces, including through professional development programs and jobs training. Ms Spence said the state government is supporting multicultural community organisations with the resources they need to grow and develop a strong workforce. “We’re proud to support these organisations in delivering training and professional development programs, so that they can continue to support our state’s diverse communities,” she said. The Priority Response to Multicultural Communities program has provided $28.9 million since it began, supporting more than 360 community organisations and one million Victorians.

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United training gets under way After years of waiting and then preparation, Western United’s women’s side finally hit the track together as a team. The A-League team kicked off pre-season training last Monday at City Vista Recreation Reserve in Caroline Springs with plenty of excitement and anticipation. The Caroline Springs training base, will also be used to host several A-League Women’s matches, including United’s first ever match on November 19 against Melbourne Victory. Check out some of the action from the first training session taken by Western United.

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A Melton Secondary College student involved in a two-minute striptease act claims that his school’s response to the stunt may have jeopardised the VCE exam results of the six students involved.

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Djerriwarrh Festival Melton City Council’s largest annual festival, Djerriwarrh Festival, will be back on Saturday, November 5, from 11am to 10pm at Melton Recreation Reserve and High Street in Melton. ■ www.djerriwarrhfest.com.au/Home

Melton Performing Arts Melton Performing Arts [MPA] is a newly established community organisation with a mission to boost the arts in Melton. With musicals, classes, youth programs and even a podcast in the works, MPA is hoping to involve people of all abilities and backgrounds. The first event is a cabaret at Rockbank Hall from 7pm on Friday, December 2. ■ meltonpa.org.au

First Aid courses Melton South Community Centre is now accepting enrolments for First Aid courses running on Saturday, November 12. Available courses include Perform CPR (HLTAID009), Provide First Aid (HLTAID011) and Provide an Emergency First Aid Response in an Education & Care Setting (HLTAID012). ■ 9747 8576

Baking courses Discover the joys of cooking and baking in Melton South Community Centre’s six-week Intro to Pastry & Baking course. Learn how to create a variety of items including bread, tarts, choux pastry and much more. Available on Tuesdays from November 5 to December 10 or Saturdays from November 8 to December 13, this pre-accredited course is an opportunity to access career or further study options, or just gain some new skills and techniques to use at home. $85 or $65 concession. ■ 9747 8576

Candle workshop Create your very own Christmas-themed soy candles and wax melts in Melton South Community Centre’s one-day workshop. Available on Sunday, November 27 or Monday, November 28, students will have the chance to make their own items, as well as tips, tricks and safety information. For $95 or $90 concession, attendees take home the items they make, and there is also the option to purchase additional materials from the tutor. ■ 9747 8576

Western Jingles The Syro-Malabar Multicultural Festival Western Jingles will be held on Saturday, November 26 at St Mary’s Syro Malabar Church at 68 Katherine Drive in Ravenhall from 10am to 7pm. It is aimed to showcase traditional Indian and other ethnic art forms such as dance, music, and stage shows, games such as tug-of-war, arm wrestling, kite flying, multi-ethnic food stalls, entertainment, as well as carnival rides such as a roller coaster, a jumping castle, a Ferris wheel and an animal farm.

Carols by Candlelight 2022 Melton council invites you to join it for some free festive cheer at the 2022 Carols by Candlelight. Saturday, December 3 from 6pm to 9.30pm at Hannah Watts Park in Melton.

Relay for Life Saturday, November 12 at noon to Sunday, November 13 at noon. Melton City Runners are taking up the challenge to fight cancer through Relay For Life, a fun and moving experience raising funds for Cancer Council’s research, prevention and support services. Relay for Life is a chance for the community to recognise and celebrate

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local cancer survivors, those going through a cancer experience and their carers, to honour and remember loved ones lost and to raise money to help save more lives. ■ www.relayforlife.org.au/register/ meltoncityrunners-2022

monthly market at the gorgeous location of Maddingley Park. On the second Saturday of every month, there will be a 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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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

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. ■ 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

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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

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

Boomerang Bags Bacchus Marsh Boomerang Bags Bacchus Marsh makes reusable shopping bags from rescued fabric. They’re looking for people to cut, sew, iron and market our bags. Meets on the first Sunday each month at the Darley Neighbourhood House 2pm to 4pm. Find the Facebook group for more details.

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

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

Melton Bridge Club The Melton Bridge Club has recommenced weekly social Bridge sessions at the Melton Library on Fridays from 10am to 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

Melton Friendship Group Join the Melton Friendship Group for singles 55 and older. Meet fortnightly for coffee and chat nights and organised

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

Bacchus Marsh U3A Bacchus Marsh U3A holds weekly, fortnightly and monthly activities for active retirees. They include a coffee club, painting, tai chi and table tennis. Full timetable on www.u3abacchus.org.au. ■ Sharon on 0407 480 207 or email info@ u3abacchus.org.au Tuesday, 25 October, 2022 MELTON & MOORABOOL STAR WEEKLY 21

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The Mercedes-Benz C-Class has been around in Australia since 1993 and has consistently been the company’s biggest selling model, at least until the last few years when overtaken by a number of SUV variants. C-Class comes in three body styles: coupe, convertible and sedan each with the choice of 1.5-litre (C 200) or 2.0-litre (C 300) engines. Note that only the sedan versions have been given an upgrade at this time, the two-doors will arrive next year as will high-performance C43 and C63 AMG models. Our test car was a fully-optioned C 200 sedan.

AT A GLANCE MODEL RANGE C 200 1.5-litre turbo-petrol four-door sedan: $78,000 C 300 2.0-litre turbo-petrol four-door sedan: $90,400

Styling The latest Merc C-Class sedan follows similar lines as its large S-Class sibling with similar coupe-like profile and scalable lines. A long bonnet and shorter front overhang highlights this sleek appearance. The oval grille features a single horizontal bar with the iconic three-pointed star in the centre of the grille. In a clever piece of design, the grille infill comprises hundreds of tiny matching stars. Both the C 200 and C 300 have the AMG Line kit and body styling fitted as standard as well as 19-inch five-spoke AMG alloy wheels. There are ten colour choices, nine of them being $2500 metallic options. Styling features with the optional Vision Package include a dual-pane panoramic sunroof.

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into the car using a fingerprint scanner which allows multiple drivers to preset their seat position and cabin set up configured as soon as they activate their profile. Boot capacity is 475 litres expandable with the rear seatbacks folded. This can be done without entering the car via small levers on either side of the boot’s interior.

Engines / transmissions Interior The interior of the C-Class inherits a number of design features from the S-Class and it brings a real premium look that hasn’t been there in previous models. The 2022 upgrade C-Class sedan gets a longer wheelbase than the previous model which converts into extra rear seat legroom. You can store your user preferences and log

Mercedes C 200 is powered by a 1.5-litre four-cylinder turbo-petrol engine with outputs of 150 kW and 300 Nm of torque from a very handy 1800 rpm linked with a 48-volt mildhybrid (MHEV) starter-generator that sits between the electric motor and nine-speed G-Tronic automatic transmission. The C 300 has a 2.0-litre turbocharged petrol MHEV that generates 190 kW and 400 Nm.

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Safety Standard safety features in the C 200 include 10 airbags, including pelvic and thorax bags for the driver and front passenger; enhanced ABS brakes with hold and brake drying functions; autonomous emergency braking; adaptive cruise control; electronic stability program with acceleration skid control; active bonnet; lane keeping assist; blind spot monitoring; active distance assist; active parking assist; front and rear parking sensors; extended run-flat tyres; hill start assist; speed limit assist; and tyre pressure monitoring. The optional Driving Assistance Plus package adds active blind spot assist; active brake assist; cross traffic alert; active distance assist; active emergency stop assist; lane change assist; steering assist; stop-and-go assist; evasive steering assist; and traffic sign recognition.

The coupe-like roofline is likely to make entry and exit a bit awkward for taller occupants but once ensconced the front seats are large, supportive and comfortable. By necessity the driving position was lower than we prefer but that’s normal in passenger cars of this ilk. There’s good rear leg and headroom for four adults without any compromise required from those in the front seats. The centre rear seat is really only suitable for children. Again, this is pretty well the norm for cars of this size. We loved the tablet-style infotainment screen, positioned in the centre and slightly angled towards, and within easy reach of the driver. Our test car came with the optional head-up display but the number of features occupied far more of the windscreen than we liked. One of the most impressive features of the C 200 is its fuel consumption. Listed at 6.9 litres per 100 kilometres, we averaged 7.1 L/100 km during our test and even managed 6.0 L/100km on our 100 km return trip from Gosford to Sydney. The nine-speed automatic shifted smoothly at all times with steering wheel-mounted paddles there if needed. The feel of the brake pedal changes as you switch from regeneration mode to friction (normal) braking. During our testing we gradually became used to the feel. While the C-Class isn’t designed as a sports machine you can set it up in sporty mode for more spirited driving. Handling is precise and the car responds nicely to inputs through the steering wheel.

Summing up Mercedes-Benz has tackled the tricky task of packing the luxury of its large S-Class into the mid-sized C-Class and done a pretty good job of it. It has come at a cost though, with the new C 200 priced at just under $80,000 before options and on-road costs.

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Westside Strikers lock in new coach One of the Westside Strikers inaugural players will step up into the senior coaching role at the club for next year’s FV state league 3 north-west season. Simon Vasconcelo, who has been part of the club for the last five years, was announced the club’s new senior coach on Wednesday. Vasconcelo has coached a number of the club’s junior teams in recent years, while he coached the club’s reserves side the last two years. He also played at all levels in Victoria, winning multiple championships and promotions along the way, finishing his playing career with the Strikers. Strikers’ president Sam Raniolo said they were excited by what the future holds. “Simon steps up into the role,” he said. “He was an inaugural senior player at the club and has coached the club’s junior sides the last years

along with the reserves side. “He’s very positive and competitive. He’s an energetic person and that is what we want to do. “We’re confident that we are heading in the right direction.” The announcement comes after the club announced that it had parted ways with inaugural coach Zoran Kitanovski with Raniolo saying it was a mutual decision between the two parties. “We sat down with Zoran and had a chat about this year and next year,” he said. “It was a mutual decision for him to move on and we wish him the best in the future. He has done a lot for the club in its set up. “He’s coached two championships and there were two years affected by COVID. He’s a big part of the club and he’s always welcome to come back.” Sal Paglia is part of the new look coaching

line up, having been appointed reserves coach. Paglia brings 10 years of coaching experience having coached Fawkner, Avondale and this year at the Strikers as their under-16 B coach. Raniolo said now they have the coaches locked in, they would look to get the playing group settled for next season. The Strikers will be in state league north-west 3 next year after winning the state league 4 west title this year. “We’ll start looking at the list this week,” Raniolo said. “Hopefully the majority will come back. “You always lose some and gain some. We don’t think there will be too much disruption. “We’ve got a really good set up with our juniors. We’re confident for next year.” Tara Murray Simon Vasconcelo.

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Sports shorts Cricket Action in the Victorian Turf, Victorian Sub-District and Gisborne District cricket association men’s competitions were again called off. All three competitions had finally hoped to get play underway on Saturday, but heavy rain on Friday night and Saturday morning meant there was no choice to call off play. It’s the fourth straight week for the VTCA and VSDCA that play has been called off and the third straight week for the GDCA.

A-League Women’s Former World Cup champion Jessica McDonald is headed to the A-League Women’s competition after signing with Western United. The American will join Western United for three months as a guest signing and is set to play nine games in United’s inaugural season. The 34-year-old arrives with world-class pedigree, being part of the United States 2019 World Cup winning side. It is McDonald’s second stint in Australia, having played for Melbourne Victory nine years ago. Meanwhile, United’s men’s side had a 1-1 draw with Macarthur on Friday night,

Gridiron The Melton Wolves suffered a close loss in the Gridiron Victoria men’s competition on Saturday. The Wolves lost to the Western Crusaders second side, 20-18. The Wolves sit 1-3 after four rounds. There is a competition wide bye this weekend due to the Melbourne Cup weekeend.

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United start pre-season By Tara Murray It might have only been week one of pre-season training for Western United’s inaugural women’s squad last week, but you wouldn’t have known. United started their first pre-season last Monday as they prepare for the A-League Women’s season which starts next month. Speaking after their first two sessions, Francesca Iermano said you could tell the group had been eagerly waiting for the day to arrive. “We had a team bonding before we even started,” she said. “Everyone is just sitting down for lunch. “You could see how keen everyone was to get back to the park. It feels like everyone has been training the last few months. “Everyone has done the work in the break and moulding really well and the vibe is really up. “Everyone is enjoying it whether they are training, taking an ice bath or eating a peanut

butter sandwich in the change rooms.“ For Iermano, it’s her first full A-League Women’s pre-season. She made her A-League debut for Melbourne Victory last season as an injury replacement, playing three games. The South Melbourne star said it was an easy decision to come and join United for their first season. “I knew many of the girls separately,” she said. “I had a discussion with [coach] Mark [Torcaso] and [women’s football manager] Amanda [Stella] and got a feel how big the club is. “At the induction last week the team doctor was in tears as they were so excited. The club has made it easy from the start which is what you want to do when you’re spending five or six days a week together. “I knew instantly United was for me.” Iermano said having been at Victory last season it had given her a bit of an idea what to expect heading into the season.

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She said despite only coming together last week, the standards were already being set. “You need to get comfortable in your surroundings as soon as possible,” she said. “We’ve got four weeks of pre-season, normally everyone gets two to three months. You can tell everyone is getting used to being back at it and getting our bodies more prepared for training five days a week.” The side will have a number of practice matches in the lead up to the season kicking off, while they will look to do a number of things off the field as well to help build connections. Despite being the new kids on the block this season, Iermano said they were setting themselves high expectations. “Everyone at the club just wants us to do our best,” she said. “We want to make the top four. It’s a massive expectation for the new team. “We have really high standards for next season and then evaluate what we have done. It’s a good stepping stone and we have a point to prove to the rest of the league.”

The Gisborne and District Cricket Association women’s season got underway on Sunday. The local derby between Bacchus Marsh and Darley was among the run one matches. It was the Lions who got the bragging rights, winning by six wickets. Needing 79, they hit the winning runs with five overs to spare. Kilmore and Aintree’s match was washed out, while the two Lancefield teams faced each other. Bacchus Marsh faces Macedon this week, while Aintree faces Lancefield Yellow and Darley played Lancefield Black.

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Williams excited by Bacchus Marsh coach roll New Bacchus Marsh coach Jason Williams is keen on developing the young talent at the Ballarat Football League club. The Cobras recently that Williams had been appointed coach of the side for 2023. Williams, who played both NAB League and in the Victorian Football League, has spent the last five years coaching in both competitions along with the AFL Indigenous Talent programs. Williams said he was excited by the opportunity at the Cobras. “I really enjoyed chatting with Ricky Millar, the head of the football department, and he made me excited to work for the football club. “I think over the five years I’ve spent in the NAB League and VFL, I’ve really enjoyed it and learned a lot. “I’m looking forward to putting some of the stuff I have learned into place as a senior coach and see what sort of coach I want to be.” Williams said the chance to be a senior coach was the next step in his football career development, having worked with others

for a long time. He said his experiences as both a player and assistant coach, gave him a lot of insight into the football industry. “I was really lucky to be part of some really good football programs and had some really good coaches as well. “They’ve got some good football brains and I’ve picked up some good habits.” Williams comes to the Cobras with a bit of background on the club, having grown up in the Sunbury area, while some of his cousins have played at the club. He said he was excited to work with the young group of talented players coming through. At just 29, he isn’t much older than many of the group. “The club has a good bunch of young players coming through and my main focus is the development of those kids,” he said. “I want to try and get the most out of them and understand what they want to do with their football career. “That’s my number one focus. We need to go through the process and figure out what

we need to be successful and what success looks like with the players we have.” The other area Williams wants to work on is making the club somewhere people want to be. He said the club had lost a number of players the last few years. “I want to bring some pride to the footy club and the club to be a place that everyone wants to go,” he said. “We want players who left to want to come back and people wanting to be affiliated with us as their home club.” Tara Murray

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Gojevic a quiet achiever By Peter Howe National School under-70 kilogram class judo champion Ruby Gojevic is very quietly understated in her demeanour. She is full of laughter and you can feel the passion she has for her favourite sport every time she speaks. Gojevic took up judo when she was seven-years-old. “My father wanted me to do a martial arts course,” she said. “He had participated in the sport and thought it would be good for me. “I was also a good swimmer but couldn’t continue to do both, so when I was nine I made a choice to continue with judo because I just loved everything about it.” As a beginner in the sport you begin to learn the techniques that underpin the sport. You then have two choices: you can continue to develop the technique side of the sport called kata or you can head towards combat. “I love the combat [side],” Gojevic said with a passion. Her first competition was as an eight-yearold in an under-12 division which had both boys and girls competing. Gojevic recalls the competition fondly. “I loved beating the boys,” she said. “The boys had a height and weight advantage which made me focus on my technique to put my opponent to the ground.” Gojevic became a student of Maribyrnong Sports Academy in 2021 and has immersed herself in the program. She trains six days a week, three pre-school morning sessions with the judo coach and her other judo team mates where they focus on technique. Gojevic then spends four nights after school in her club, the Resilience Training Centre and at the National Performance Centre, learning combat techniques and fighting to improve her skills. She said the training centre was like her second home. Elite competition is often held on Sundays. In her spare time Gojevic works as a swimming instructor to complete a very heavy work, training and school regime. Gojevic is very focused on her schooling which has taken precedence with the past few years being COVID impacted and many competitions not being conducted. Gojevic has won many medals along the journey and was state champion in 2019. Now competing in the under-18 and under-21 age groups, Gojevic is very much focused on her process as she climbs through the grades to reach the top.

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“My ultimate goal is to represent Australia at the Olympics,” she said. “Right now, I am in the national junior second team and working very hard to improve. “My biggest asset is my technique. I often fight older and heavier opponents so my balance and speed is critical to get my stronger opponents off balance because I don’t have the same strength.” Gojevic is currently a brown belt as she’s not old enough to compete to get her black belt. She’ll be back on the mat soon for her

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country, as she’s set to compete at the Oceania Championships later this month. Gojevic is this month’s Don Deeble Sports Award nominee. The Don Deeble Sports Star Award is sponsored by the Yarraville Club Cricket Club, Strathmore Community Bank, the Deer Park Club, Ascot Vale Sports and Trophies and the Star Weekly. To nominate a monthly winner, contact swrsportsclub@gmail.com or sms 0408 556 631.

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Bowlers hit the road to compete Bacchus Marsh is embracing a new challenge which means it’s hitting the road in the Bowls Victoria weekend pennant division 1, section 4. With a new division set to be introduced next year between division 1 and premier division, the division 1 competition has been shaken up this year. Instead of being based on location, sides are now travelling across the city to play bowls each weekend. Bacchus Marsh’s Phil Minitti said they were keen for success this season to be part of the new division. “Division 1 side is an open draw,” he said. “It means a lot of travelling to the other side of town to Pakenham and everywhere in between. “We only have to do it for one season and it’s a good opportunity to play some different teams we’ve never played before. “It’s an exciting challenge. Promotion is the next step for the club.” Minniti admits the extra travel has resulted in a couple of players making the decision not to play this year. The side has lost Matthew Bacon, Aaron Young and Troy Williams. On the other side Sam Boslem and Peter Clements have returned, while Minniti said Matthew Young is a young bowler to watch in the future. The club again has five weekend pennant teams, along with three mid-week teams. It’s the second season that the two Bacchus Marsh clubs, Bacchus Marsh and the Avenue have played together on the green. Minniti said there hadn’t been much change off the green in the merger, with the clubs waiting for the new facility to be built. Bacchus Marsh started the season with a one-shot loss to Brunswick, before another thrilling lost to Flemington Kensington on Saturday. Flemington Kensington winning 83 (15)-77 (3). Lee Greening’s rink was the winning rink for Bacchus Marsh, winning by one shot. Minniti’s rink shared the points finishing 21-shots apiece. Tara Murray

Martin captains Australia to indoor cricket glory Melton’s Nicole Martin is a World Cup winning captain after leading the Australian women’s indoor team to success earlier this month. Martin, a mainstay of the Australian team for more than 15 years, played a key role for the Australian’s as they won the first World Cup held since 2017. The 2022 World Cup marks the return of international indoor cricket after the 2020 World Cup was postponed due to COVID-19 travel restrictions. Martin, who has previously captained Australia when former captain Jude Coleman wasn’t available, said it was pretty special to win a World Cup as captain. “It was really good and I’m really privileged and honoured,” she said. “It was really nice to be at home and have our friends and family around. It was a close game which was something we weren’t

expecting, but it was good.” The Australians went through the rounds of the tournament winning all 12 games before making it through to the grand final against New Zealand. The two teams finished with two skins apiece, with Australia winning with 117 runs compared to New Zealand’s 111. Martin said captaining the side was always special, saying it was the group of girls that made it all so special and they were such a good group to be around. She said the aim was also to compete in this year’s World Cup, after COVID-19 put paid to competition for a couple of years. “That was the plan as long as children didn’t stop me,” she said. “I plan to keep going as I enjoy the time away and the friendships as well. “The family is really supportive of me.”

It’s been a big year for Martin who was awarded the Monika Brogan Medal for the best player in the women’s competition at the national championships, which was won by the Victorians. Martin, who used to coach Melton’s women’s side, has hung up the bat for the outdoor form of the sport having combined both formats earlier in her career. While she isn’t playing as much, Martin is still busy in the cricket world as she coaches the next generation of players. Martin has long been part of the pathways and high-performance program in Victoria and will coach of the under-19 Vic Country team that will compete at the national championships in Perth later this year. The team was set to be announced last week. Tara Murray

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Melton’s winning streak Melton Thoroughbreds’ men’s side remained undefeated, while their women’s side lost their first match of the Basketball Victoria Country Basketball League at the weekend. After last week’s matches were postponed due flooding, both Thoroughbreds were back on court in a double header. On Saturday night, the Thoroughbreds faced the Macedon Ranges Rockies. It was an even start for the men’s side, with scores locked at 15-apiece at quarter time. The Thoroughbreds kicked into gear after the first break to lead by eight points at half time. The third quarter was their best quarter, winning it 24-9 to put the game beyond date. They finished off the match, winning the last quarter 16-11, to win 74-46. Bol Bok was the standout with 20 points, while Blake and Liam Allison scored 15 and 13 points respectively. The Thoroughbreds headed back to the Macedon Ranges on Sunday, this time to play the struggling Kyneton Tigers. The Thoroughbreds flew out of the blocks with a 39-14 first quarter and increased the lead to 38 points at the main break. While the game was over, the Thoroughbreds

continued to control the game, winning 107-53. Jai Everitt top scored with 21 points as four players hit double figures. All but one player hit the scoreboard. The Thoroughbreds sit on top of the ladder, but have played more games than the other two teams who are undefeated. The women’s side also got a good win against Rockies on Saturday night. After an even first quarter, the Thoroughbreds turned the game with a 20-5 second quarter to open up an 18 point lead at the half time. The match was fairly even in the second half, but the damage had been done with the Thoroughbreds winning 65-44. Ameir Majur top scored with 12 points as three players hit double figures. The Thoroughbreds then faced Kyneton on Sunday in Kyneton. The Tigers got the jump on the Thoroughbreds and led by eight points at quarter time. The Thoroughbreds worked back into the game and led by one point heading into the final quarter. The Tigers found another gear in the final quarter, winning it 22-12, and with it the match 74-65.

Trinity Steele was the standout for the Thoroughbreds with 23 points, while Mackenzie Reddrop chipped in with 18 points and Jessica Kivimets scored 16 points. The Thoroughbreds sit fourth with a 3-1 record. Meanwhile, the Bacchus Marsh Lions had a tough night out against the highly rated Maryborough Lady Blazers on Saturday night. The Blazers jumped out of the blocks and led by 11 points at quarter time. They continued to grow the lead throughout the game. They won the third and fourth quarters each by 13 points to seal an 89-49 win. Rebecca Marshall top scored with the Lions with 12 points. The Lions currently sit in fifth spot with one win from their three games. In the men’s, it was a closer game but the Blazers still came out on top against the Lions. The Blazers dominated the first half, leading by 22 points at the first break. The Lions responded in the third quarter to reduce the deficit to 13 points heading into last break. They weren’t able to keep that going, losing 77-65.

Petracca picked up the biggest payday of his short but successful career at Tabcorp Park Melton on Friday night when he cruised to victory in the Logical Staffing Solutions Tatlow Stakes for the two-year-old colts and geldings. The Emma Stewart-trained juvenile eventually found the lead from barrier four and controlled the $50,000 feature before rocketing home with an explosive 26.0sec final quarter to beat stablemate Rock Artist (Mark Pitt) by just under 3m. It was another brilliant performance by the Danny Zavitsanos-owned pacer, who hadn’t been seen at the races since his fourth placing in the Group 1 Nutrien Equine Alabar Farms 2YO Colts and Geldings Final behind First Responder in late August. Driver Nathan Jack said his charge was a little lazy in the run, but was pleased with how he zipped home in the concluding stages. “It’s probably going to be an ordinary form race to say what went good and what went bad because of just the way it was run. It was a walk and dash so it’s easy to get mixed up with things,” he said. “But the best part about Petracca is he can run those sectionals at the end of running solid.” Petracca has now won five of seven career starts, and Jack felt the likely path forward for the horse would be tilts at the Breeders Crown and Vicbred Super Series before the end of the year. Later in the evening, Tempting Tigress helped secure Stewart an amazing sixth winner on the card when she took out the Logical Staffing Solutions Tatlow Stakes for the two-year-old fillies. The daughter of Bettors Delight broke in the early stages of the race, but quickly got back down to sit midfield off the hot tempo Driver Mark Pitt peeled three wide heading into the back straight the final time and Tempting Tigress hit the front approaching the turn. She raced clear and held her rivals at bay to win by more than 6m over stablemate Perfect In Pink (Kate Gath), with Soho Seraphine (Michael Stanley-Anthony Butt) rattling home for third. Tim O’Connor

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