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Blasting into cricket Pupils at Dallas Brooks Community School are having a blast at a new before school cricket program. The Breakfast Blast program is designed to help pupils burn off their energy and get ready to learn before stepping into the classroom at 9am. Participants are served breakfast at school before heading to the playground to brush up on their cricket skills and enjoy a quick game. Physical education teacher and Cricket Australia ambassador Wayne Schultz pioneered the program, which he said aims to get pupils moving in the morning and foster a love of cricket. “This is the first step for everyone to get involved in community cricket,” he said. “We would love to see the students joining a club.” The school also recently hosted a visit from the Australian cricket team and hosted a Woolworths Cricket Blast school challenge during which 16 teams competed. “There is a lot of interest [in cricket] … it is really great to see,” Mr Schultz said.

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North swings to the Libs By Laura Michell Some of the biggest swings towards the Liberal Party during Saturday’s state election were recorded in Melbourne’s outer north. But despite an increasing increasing number of Hume and Whittlesea voters backing the Liberals, Labor will be re-elected in Broadmeadows, Mill Park, Yan Yean and Thomastown and will win the new seats of Greenvale and Kalkallo. As of Monday morning, the Liberals had polled 26.95 per cent of first preference votes in Mill Park, 14.1 per cent more than in the 2018 state election, with 59 per cent of votes counted. Despite the swing towards the Liberals,

Labor’s Lily D’Ambrosio had secured 50 per cent of first preference votes and was leading Liberal candidate Paige Yap 60.84 per cent to 39.16 per cent in the two-party-preferred count. The Victorian Electoral Commission had predicted Labor would win the new seat of Greenvale with a margin of 22 per cent, however there was a swing of 15.6 per cent towards the Liberals. Labor candidate Iwan Walters had polled 41.72 per cent of first preference votes as of Monday morning, with 64 per cent of votes counted. There were also double digit swings towards the Liberals in Yan Yean and Thomastown. With 53 per cent of votes counted, the Liberals had polled 11.7 per cent more first

preference votes than in the 2018, with candidate Richard Welch securing 35.5 per cent of votes. However, Labor’s Lauren Kathage is likely to win the seat, which was left vacant by retiring MP Danielle Green. In Thomastown, the Liberals recorded a 10.7 per cent increase in first preference votes compared to 2018, but incumbent MP Bronwyn Halfpenny will be re-elected after securing 52.62 per cent of votes. In Broadmeadows, there was a 9 per cent swing to the Liberals but Labor’s Kathleen Matthews-Ward is on track to represent the seat vacated by Frank McGuire. Ms Matthews-Ward had polled 47 per cent of first preference votes,

with 60 per cent of votes counted. In Kalkallo, former Yuroke MP Ros Spence had secured 55 per cent of first preference votes with 65 per cent of votes counted. The electorate recorded a 3.9 per cent swing to the Liberals. On Sunday, Premier Dan Andrews acknowledged the swing away from his party in parts of Melbourne’s northern and western suburbs. “There is some work to do in those communities, and I will do that very important work,” he said. Liberal leader Matthew Guy said the swing towards the Liberals had been “most profound” in the north and west and represented a “huge future electoral opportunity” for the party.

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issue in the commun ity, with plans presente The Whittlesea to the former council community will Financial forecasti multiple times in 2019. d be able to dive into a ng at the time revealed Councillors initially 50-metr god-awful political opted to develop the centre would cost $80.3 million, with Whittlesea council e pool from 2025, business nonsense, it’s glorious including see our cases for a centre a $55.7 million 50-metr finally endorsing to with and without group of competition-leng th e pool, compared a 25-metre pool. a $75.6 million, pool to inside two years appointed administrators – including a $51 million for the Mernda Sports as its preferred option – do exactly what the The decision resulted 25-metre elected pool. Hub. previous council couldn’t in in community After numerous reports backlash, with residents 10 years.” A report tabled at council Mr Hogan said calling for a 50-metr last two years, Whittles to council over the pool to be last Tuesday stated e the overall leisure, included. ea’s administrators development” to have it was an “amazing voted last Tuesday aquatics and sports At the time, the the night to include a facility court would cost over $113 council said it couldn’t Chair administrator project promised. 50-metre afford pool in the new sports million. Lydia Wilson said a 50-metre pool. Extend the Pool in precinct. it was the “most Mernda The Mernda Sports significa campaig Then, in Decemb nt” infrastructure n leader project Ryan Hogan said Hub on Plenty Road the administrators he would “believe will house leisure, council’s administratorser, 2020, Whittlesea can swim it when I upon. would ever resolve aquatics and sports it”. resolved to investiga facilities. court two new te designs for “Build it and they “It is a legacy will swim,” he said. The aquatic centre 25-metre pool and the centre – one with a “After years upon has been a contenti the other with a 50-metr importance to the project of paramount ous pool. Whittlesea commun e Whittlesea demand years of the people of Ms ity,” Wilson said. “This proposal … will be and being told ‘we’ll ing this development benefit a to children, families look into it’ and and older people some of all backgro unds.”

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Aged care services to continue By Laura Michell Whittlesea council will continue to offer aged care services, despite a number of councils deciding to pull out of the sector. A number of Victorian councils have stopped offering aged care services over the past three years, citing funding uncertainty following a federal government decision to reform the aged care sector. However, Whittlesea’s administrators have opted to continuing providing council-run aged care services to provide clients with

“certainty and confidence”. A report to council’s Monday, November 21 meeting stated council supports about 15,000 clients annually, as well as 84 senior citizens clubs. The report stated that in 2021-22, council delivered more than 95,000 hours of service to its aging well clients, with the services offered by council including home care, personal care, respite, food services and property maintenance. Chair administrator Lydia Wilson said she believed it was critical that council continue

offering aged care services. “In 2021 [Census], we have some 29 per cent of the total population of Whittlesea aged 50-plus and the projection is that population is going to increase over the next 20 years by an additional 47,000 people – that is huge,” she said. “There have been ongoing funding issues for Victorian councils for delivery of aged care services … a number of councils have contracted out of direct service delivery in this area. “I really believe it is critical we continue

providing services supporting the health and wellbeing of our growing older population, just like we continue to provide services such as maternal and child health or library services. “This guarantees services will be available to City of Whittlesea residents, who are also potentially more vulnerable.” Administrator Peita Duncan said she believed council had a very good reputation in delivery aged care services. “I think it is incumbent on us to look after the vulnerable in our community and that obviously is our ageing population,” she said.

The jolly man in red has made his way to Craigieburn. Santa will be making himself at home at Craigieburn Central shopping centre until Christmas Eve to hear the Christmas wishes of local boys and girls. Children – and their parents – will be able to pose for a photo with Santa in his Jolly Wonderland, with bookings now open for family Santa photos, sensitive Santa and paws with Claus sessions. There are limited sensitive Santa and paws with Claus sessions available. Families can also get into the festive spirit on Sunday, December 4 and 11, when The Grinch makes a special visit to the centre, all the way from Whoville. The Grinch will be roaming around the centre’s Big W quadrant between 11am and 2pm on both days. To book Santa photos, visit: https://www. craigieburncentral.com.au/whats-new/events/ photos/

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Park feedback sought Whittlesea residents are being encouraged to have their say on the development of the municipality’s largest regional park. Whittlesea council has developed a draft future directions plan for the Quarry Hills Regional Parklands, which include a number of new facilities including the Granite Hills Playground and an Aboriginal Gathering Place. The draft future directions plan was developed in consultation with the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung Cultural Heritage Aboriginal Corporationand the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning. Council’s chair administrator, Lydia Wilson, said the parklands will span about 1100 hectares, or 2.3 per cent of the municipality. “Quarry Hills is a stunning area that is rich

in history, culture and ecologically significant features and we want to ensure that the parklands become a place for exploration, reconciliation, healing, learning and play, for our community and also for visitors to the area,” Ms Wilson said. “We want Quarry Hills Regional Parkland to reflect our community’s values and provide a space that is welcoming and accessible,, while also protecting the history and natural beauty of the land. “We would love to hear your ideas on what you would like to see in the parklands, and I really encourage our residents to provide their feedback on the draft plan.” Details: engage.whittlesea.vic.gov.au/ quarry-hill. Consultation closes Friday, January 20, 2023.

Eight males have been charged following the death of a Thomastown man and alleged kidnapping of another man on October 16. Police have arrested nine males since October 19, executing 10 search warrants in Melbourne’s north and arresting four at Melbourne Airport following the death of the man in Heidelberg West and a kidnapping in Reservoir. Five have been charged with murder and kidnapping, including three 17-year-olds who were arrested at Melbourne Airport. Three others were charged with kidnapping, including an 18-year-old Bundoora man, who was arrested on November 8.

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‘Tis the season to spread cheer Christmas is back in Hume with full force, with council embracing the festive season after two years of Christmas looking a little different. Council will be spreading Christmas cheer across the municipality in many ways in an effort to make Hume a jolly place to be. Christmas in Hume’s flagship event Carols by Candlelight is making a comeback for the first time in-person since 2019. Craigieburn’s ANZAC Park will come alive on Saturday, December 3 from 5-9.30pm with carols, activities for all ages, a visit from Santa,

a fireworks extravaganza and more. The event will be hosted by actor Hugh Sheridan, while main acts and performers will include PAW Patrol, Garth Ploog, Michaela Jayde, Kathy Hinch, Chantelle Defina and Jack Lyall. Council is also has $6000 in giveaways as part of the Make Hume Shine Christmas lights competition residents and businesses and a 30 days of Christmas pop-up events calendar including pool parties, concerts and festive arts and craft.

Immersive LED light have been installed at Craigieburn’s Anzac Park, Sunbury’s Village Green and Broadmeadows’ Civic Plaza, giant Christmas trees are taking pride of place in Sunbury, Broadmeadows and Craigieburn, and a variety of street decorations will be displayed across the suburbs of Hume. Mayor Joseph Haweil said he couldn’t wait to celebrate Christmas with the community. “Christmas in Hume is all about celebrating alongside our wonderful community and I can’t wait to share the festive spirit with locals

right across our great city,” he said. “This Christmas season is a chance for all of us to enjoy the best of Hume celebrating, relaxing and enjoying the warmer weather with family and friends. “To say we are excited about having our first in-person Carols by Candlelight event in Hume City since 2019 is a massive understatement!” Residents are encouraged to share their Christmas pictures with council on social media by tagging @HumeCityCouncil and using the hashtag #ChristmasinHume.

Viewing art differently administrator Lydia Wilson said. “Through their works, the artists have expressed their unique interests and personal stories when responding to the theme.” Each year, council awards a number of honours for this exhibition. The 2022 award recipients are: Lei Cui (City of Whittlesea Annual Art Award), Connie Pennisi (Award of Excellence – Innovative use of Materials), Michelle Dyer (Award of Excellence – Response to Theme), Mohamed Abumeis (Award of Excellence – Creative Expression) and PONDHAWK (Ilma Duncan Award). A People’s Choice Award will also be awarded at the closure of the exhibition. New Light is at The Great Hall, Whittlesea Civic Centre until Thursday, December 15, from 10am-4pm daily. Entry is free. Council chief executive Craig Lloyd and community wellbeing director Kate McCaughey with some of this year’s Annual Art Exhibition award recipients. (Supplied)

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Charity house auction A Greenvale home will go under the hammer next month to raise money for a children’s cancer charity. Developer Satterley and builder Porter Davis have donated a house and land package which will be put on the block on Saturday, December 10 for the Home for a Cure 2022 charity auction, raising money for My Room Children’s Charity. The single-storey, four-bedroom Porter Davis home includes $255,000 worth of upgrades and inclusions, and the auction winner will enjoy their very own basketball court. Satterley Victoria and Queensland general manager Jack Hoffmann said the auction would be the developer’s fifth in partnership with My Room. “It’s always important to think about how

we can give back to the community, and to consider those less fortunate than ourselves, so we love being part of the Home for a Cure. And given that this year’s event will take place so close to Christmas, it’s particularly special,” he said. Porter Davis sales and marketing executive general manager said the company had “jumped at the opportunity” to be part of the auction for a second time. “It’s hugely inspiring that My Room, an organisation which started with a group of parents who were looking to raise money to renovate the rooms on a cancer ward, has today raised over $27 million dollars,” he said. “Those funds have been instrumental in improving the quality of life for patients with childhood cancer.”

My Room’s chief executive Margaret Zita said the funds raised from this year’s Home For A Cure are vital in supporting children battling cancer and their families as they navigate their way through this horrible disease. “The proceeds from the home auction would go towards supporting the charity’s four funding pillars: family support, medical equipment, clinical care, and research,” she said. An open house event will be held on Sunday, December 4 from 11am at 13 Topographical Crescent, Greenvale, with face painting and the chance to meet My Room AFL ambassadors Andrew McGrath and Jack Zeibell. The auction will be on December 10am at 11am. Details: homeforacure.com.au

A section of Craigieburn Road will be closed overnight for close to four weeks as part of duplication works. Craigieburn Road will be closed between the Hume Highway and Hanson Road between 8pm and 5am until Thursday, December 22. Detours will be in place. Major Road Projects Victoria has warned motorists to also expect changed traffic conditions along Craigieburn Road, including lane and slip lane closures and traffic reduced to one lane under the control of temporary traffic lights or traffic controllers. Motorists will be unable to turn right from Aitken Boulevard onto Craigieburn Road until Thursday, December 15, while Champion Parade is closed at Craigieburn Road in both directions until early 2023. During this time, the bus stop at Aitken Boulevard-Craigieburn Road will be relocated 160 metres west along Craigieburn Road. Hardy Avenue will be closed at Craigieburn Road in both directions until Tuesday, February 28, 2023. Plumpton Avenue will be closed at Craigieburn Road until 5pm Monday, December 5, and Vantage Boulevard will be closed at Craigieburn Road until Wednesday, November 30. Walters Street will be closed intermittently overnight at Craigieburn Road until Thursday, December 22 between 8pm and 5am each night. Details: https://bigbuild.vic.gov. au/projects/mrpv/craigieburn-roadupgrade

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Dig deep this Christmas Hume and Whittlesea residents are being asked to help make Christmas a little brighter for families in need by donating to Uniting Vic.Tas’ festive appeal. The Gift for Families Appeal supports disadvantaged families in Melbourne’s north by providing toys and gifts donated by the communoty for children in need. Uniting Vic.Tas emergency relief team leader Fiona Fisher said more families than ever are expected to ask for help this year. Uniting Vic.Tas’ ‘Can’t Afford to Live’ report, released in October, found that 92 per cent of respondents were cutting back on food and groceries due to costs and 70 per cent were unable to eat well.

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Two-thirds of respondents reported pressure from the rising cost of energy bills. “We know cost-of-living pressures have stretched many budgets to breaking point,” Ms Fisher said. “Whether it’s the cost of rent, gas and electricity or putting fuel in the car, we know people are really struggling. Affording the necessities is now out of reach for many and they’re having to choose between putting food on the table and paying their bills. “Gifts For Families is one of the highlights of every year for us – we are determined that no one is going to go without a gift this Christmas. “Putting smiles on the faces of families and providing gifts to deserving children

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and young people is so rewarding. We hope you; your group, school, workplace or family can make sure there are gifts under every Christmas tree in our community.” Hume and Whittlesea residents can help by donating new gifts such as toys, sports equipment, books or new clothes or e-gift cards. Gifts can also be purchased online and sent to Uniting in Broadmeadows or Epping.

Uniting Vic.Tas is also looking for donations of non-perishable food so families have something to put on the table on Christmas Day. In person donations can be made to Uniting at 413-419 Camp Road, Broadmeadows, or 180-188 McDonalds Road, Epping. Details: www.unitingvictas.org.au/ local-christmashot

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Call for healthy canteen food DPV Health is calling for the community to add its voice to calls for school canteens to offer more healthy food and drink options. The not-for-profit organisation has joined forces with Vic Health, Nutrition Australia, Dental Services Victoria and Obesity Policy Coalition to urge schools and the community to urge the state government to improve the food and drink options for children in government schools. DPV Health is asking people to sign an online statement and become part of a letter to the education minister requesting a change in Victoria’s canteens, healthy eating and other food services policy. DPV Health said the Department of Education and Training has the ability to mandate that canteens provide healthier food and drink options, “DPV Health work closely with schools in our community to identify and address a range of project areas, The Healthy Schools for Healthy Futures campaign is an initiative of great importance to everyone here at DPV Health as we want to see all children living happy and healthy lives.” DPV Health chief executive Don Tidbury said. Nutrition Australia Vic chief executive Lucinda Hancock said: “DPV Health’s Healthy Schools for Healthy Futures initiative … sets an important precedent of supporting our children and their education by providing them with the food and drink options they need to perform their best”.

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Airport master plan approved By Elsie Lange The federal government has approved the Melbourne Airport Master Plan, but was firm in saying it has yet to give approval to the development plan of a proposed third runway, citing residential noise concerns. Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government Minister Catherine King approved the master plan on Monday, November 14, but said the Major Development Plan for the proposed third runway would be subject to a separate assessment.

“As expected, many members of the communities surrounding the airport have made representations regarding their views on Melbourne Airport’s proposed north-south third runway project and the impacts it will have on their homes and lives,” Ms King said. “In providing today’s approval, I have indicated my concerns regarding some aspects of the proposal – including changes to the existing runways and noise sharing and mitigation arrangements.” Ms King said management of residents’ concerns would be an important consideration during the assessment of the development plan,

expected to be submitted in early 2023. Hume mayor Joseph Haweil said council supported the proposed runway, but asked Melbourne Airport to continue to provide and explore noise and health measures to minimise impacts. He said the proposed north-south runway would impact less residents than the previously proposed east-west runway. “Council has not seen the approved master plan at this stage,” he said. “Council will continue to advocate for Melbourne Airport and the federal government to meaningfully listen and respond to both ours and our community’s submissions in the

future assessment of the Major Development Plan for the third runway.” A statement from Melbourne Airport said it welcomed the approval of the master plan, and it now planned to submit its proposal for a third runway to the government. Airport chief executive Lorie Argus said the updated master plan outlined a long-term vision for Melbourne Airport. “Key to this is construction of a third runway, which will improve the efficiency of the airfield by introducing parallel operations, while also allowing the airport to cater for increased demand,” Ms Argus said.

Nominate a local hero Do you know someone who’s done something extraordinary in your local community? Now’s the time to help Whittlesea council recognise and celebrate those people in the community who dedicate their time to helping others or going above and beyond. Nominations are now open for the 2022 City of Whittlesea Community Awards. Awards will be presented in five categories: Citizen of the Year, Young Citizen of the Year, Senior Citizen of the Year, Access and Inclusion Citizen of the Year and Sustainable Environment Citizen or Group of the Year. Administrator Peita Duncan, who is a member of the Community Awards Committee, said there were hundreds of people who lived, worked, volunteered or studied in the City of Whittlesea who contributed to their local community. “Often times volunteer work goes unrecognised but now is the chance to change

that. We want to celebrate our community and urge people to come forward and fill out the quick and simple nomination form,” she said. “We want to hear all the stories of those doing amazing things in our community.” Last year’s Citizen of the Year winner Daman Shrivastav, from South Morang, was recognised for his efforts to provide free meals and food to international students and others in need during the pandemic. Young Citizen of the Year Rudra Sekhri was recognised for showing leadership and vision in his contribution to the Thomastown Youth Council ‘Youth Leading the World Congress’ and Mill Park Library Makers Club. The 2022 Community Awards will be presented at the City of Whittlesea Community Festival in March 2023. Details: www.whittlesea.vic.gov.au/ communityawards

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THE ROAD TO RESPECT

Be bold and call out violence On average, one woman a week is murdered by her current or former partner, as unveiled by Australia’s National Research Organisation for Women’s Safety. Global organisation White Ribbon seeks to prevent the behaviours that lead to violent acts against women. Fatima Halloum learns from volunteers the best ways men can support the movement.

jay Ramdas doesn’t believe you need to have witnessed or experienced family violence to be a passionate advocate for change. In 2015, the Melton resident began co-ordinating a support group for women on a journey to heal from the effects of abuse. “They come in, have a good time, laugh, and create friendships,” he said. “You can find family violence across all classes of people. “There’s no barrier whatsoever, we can see it in every community.” By 2016, Mr Ramdas took his commitment to be a role model further, when he joined the White Ribbon organisation as a volunteer. The group says it strives for an Australian society where all women and children are safe. “The purpose of the White Ribbon Campaign as a primary prevention, is to educate predominantly men but also women,” he said. “For the women [we want them to] know [when] what they’re going through could be violence or abuse and to be able distinguish between what is genuine love and controlling behaviour. “On the other side we want to educate men, a lot of perpetrators are not aware that they are engaging in violence or abuse because that is how they’ve grown up, they think that [controlling women] is just the way a family should be run.” Mr Ramdas believes a key element of the campaign is to encourage people to take more notice of their own behaviour and their

spouse’s behaviour too. “People think ‘I’m not hitting my wife, there is no physical hitting, hence I am not engaged in family violence’, that is wrong because abuse comes in various forms,” he said. “It could be emotional abuse where you are controlling their emotions, it could be financial abuse where you are controlling all the money and you’re not letting her have her own accounts. “It could be spiritual abuse or it could be social abuse, and you control who she meets, what she does and who are her friends. “Abuse is when there is predominantly fear in the relationship.“ After looking internally at their own behaviours, Mr Ramdas suggests people look at their households and workplaces and scrutinise the conversations that are often overlooked under the guise of humour. “During get togethers and catch ups, they can have these kinds of discussions,” he said. A survey conducted by White Ribbon revealed one in two employees considered it acceptable to tell a sexist joke in the workplace. “If you hear something put across as a joke that’s demeaning to women, be bold enough to stand up, of course provided it is safe enough to do so, and call it out, you can say ‘you’re much better than that mate’,” Mr Ramdas said. White Ribbon director Allan Ball believes most men are not violent, and many are aware that violence against women is not OK. “We want to encourage Australian men to take action,” he said.

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You can find family violence across all classes of people. There’s no barrier whatsoever, we can see it in every community

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- Ajay Ramadas

“I’m passionate about really disrupting and really breaking down what a man should be, this idea of a strong, brave, stoic, almost emotionless being that is upheld by notions like ‘boys will be boys’ and ‘treat her mean, keep her keen’.

“We need to understand what’s going on for guys, how do we offer support for you as well, and how do we stop this before it even begins.” Mr Ball said there are number of complicated reasons people engage in violent behaviours, underpinned by power, control, and privilege, whether it’s conscious or unconscious. “It’s the environment, the cultures and the systems that men are surrounded in and the behaviours that they choose and are influenced by, that drive the problem,” he said. “Men are not just the problem or the underpinning problem of violence against women, they’re also part of the solution. “So we need to call men in, rather than call them out, and say ‘we need you to be part of the action’.” For men wanting to participate in more structured advocacy, Mr Ramdas encourages them to consider becoming a White Ribbon volunteer and helping to spread the message amongst their own family and friends. “To the victim whether they are a man or woman, please gather your strength to seek help, don’t be ashamed, it is better to seek help than to suffer in silence,“ he said. “If there is a physical or immediate threat, do not hesitate to call triple-0, for non-emergency threats, there are lots of supports available.” Individuals seeking assistance are encouraged to call 1800 737 732, a 24-hour national sexual assault, family and domestic violence counselling line. Details: https://www.whiteribbon.org.au/ Find-Help/Help-Lines Tuesday, 29 November, 2022 NORTHERN STAR WEEKLY 9

16 Days of Activism Commencing annually on 25 November (International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women) and running until 10 December (Human Rights Day), the 16 Days of Activism campaign was started by activists at the inaugural Women’s Global Leadership Institute in 1991 and continues to be coordinated each year by UN Women. It is used as an organising strategy by individuals and organisations around the world to call for the prevention and elimination of violence against women and girls.

16 ways to call it out Be an active bystander 1. Don’t laugh at sexist jokes. Give a disapproving look to show a behaviour or statement is not okay.

9. Challenge the logic: “That’s not my experience.” or “What makes you think that?”

Bystanders may observe gendered violence in any of these environments and have the capacity to act.

2. Shake your head or roll your eyes.

10. Stand up for the person affected: “Michelle was saying something, and you cut her off again.”

Bystander action refers to ‘how’ a bystander calls out, or engages others in responding to incidences of violence, sexism, harassment, or discrimination.

3. Leave a pointed and uncomfortable silence. 4. Make a light-hearted comment: “What century are you living in?” 5. Check in with the person affected: “I heard what he just said – are you okay?”

11. Make eye contact with the person affected – let them know you’re an ally. 12. Show your emotion: “It actually makes me sad/uncomfortable when you say that.”

6. Privately let them know the behaviour is not 13. Support others when they call it out: okay: “The joke you made in yesterday’s “I agree, that’s not funny.” meeting was not funny, and actually not okay.” 14. Appeal to their better self: 7. Calmly disagree and state that the “Come on, you’re better than that.” comment is wrong or unacceptable: “I know you probably didn’t mean it, but I found what you said to be offensive.” 8. Speak up and educate by explaining why you disagree: “Actually evidence shows the vast majority of women do not make up false claims of sexual assault” (you could use the Key Facts in this toolkit). 10 NORTHERN STAR WEEKLY Tuesday, 29 November, 2022

15. Report the behaviour to management, or via incident reporting systems if available. 16. Disrupt or distract the situation to redirect focus from the incident to something else.

There is no ‘right way’ to be an active bystander. Depending on the situation at hand, various forms of intervention can be deployed, and a bystander should consider their own comfort and safety above all else.

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• choosing not to laugh at jokes that put women down

• valuing older women’s experiences

• sharing the housework

• calling out degrading language in sports

• challenging what it means to be a man

• is being an ally to trans women

• treating girls and boys as equal

• promoting women’s financial independence

• calling out harmful comments towards women

• making home a safe place

• amplifying the voices of women with disabilities

• supporting everyone to express their identities

• upholding women’s control over their own bodies

• upholding women’s independence

• upholding Aboriginal women’s voices and experiences

• making sure every women feels safe at work

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‘No excuses’: Time to act By Danielle Galvin In the first few pages of the National Plan to End Violence Against Women and Children, there is a profound statement from victim-survivors. The plan has been described across the sector as bold, ambitious, and world-leading - a line in the sand moment. “It is time to transform our pain into action. There can be no more excuses – that it is too hard, we don’t know what to do, it’s too complex,” the statement from members of the Independent Collective of Survivors reads. “It is everyone’s responsibility to end the perpetration of violence against women and children, and all victims of gendered violence.” On 17 October, the Federal Government released the blueprint providing a broad snapshot of the domestic violence scourge in Australian society, as well as committing to a nation free from gender-based violence within a generation. The plan will be implemented through two, five-year action plans which will detail specific state government actions and investment to implement the objectives across each of the four domains: prevention, early intervention, response, and recovery and healing. The plan commits to 10 years of “sustained action, effort and partnership across sectors and levels of government”. “To achieve this, we must listen to and be guided by victim-survivors and people with lived experience,” the plan states. It’s well documented that in Australia one woman dies every 10 days at the hands of their former or current partner. One in three women have experienced physical violence, since the age of 15, and one in five have experienced sexual violence. The plan was developed with state and territory governments, victim-survivors, advocacy groups, specialised services, researchers as well as key stakeholders from the health, law, justice sectors, business and community groups. Federal Social Services Minister Amanda Rishworth said it gives a clear blueprint for the next decade. “Current rates of family, domestic and sexual violence are unacceptable. We want to make these changes now so the next generation of women and children can live in a society free from violence,” she said. “We need sustained and collective action across society. This includes providing better support and protection to victim-survivors and holding people who choose to use violence to account,” Professor Kate FitzGibbon, the director of the Monash Gender and Family Violence Prevention Centre, said domestic, family and sexual violence is a national crisis.

The National Plan includes a focus on: Survivor advocate Lula Dembele speaks to media during the launch of the National Plan to End Violence against Women and Children 2022-2032 at Monash College in Melbourne, on 17 October. (Joel Carrett, AAP)

“This is world leading,” she said. “It sets the ambition to create a whole of system response that not only supports victim-survivors to survive but to thrive beyond their experience of violence. “This National Plan represents the outcome of significant consultation and advocacy nationally and sets an ambitious framework for the elimination of all forms of gender-based violence. Now is the time to translate these commitments into meaningful actions.” While the plan is broad in nature, there are some specific, important threads. One includes the need to increase response indicators, such as increasing the proportion of victim-survivors receiving suitable housing,

increasing capacity of frontline services, as well as increasing the proportion of perpetrators held accountable through the justice system. Victoria’s Minister for Prevention of Family Violence, Ros Spence, welcomed the plan. “We’re proud to support the National Plan and we’re proud to be working alongside all Australian governments to ensure we end family violence and all forms of violence against women in a generation. “We’re pleased to have a genuine partner in equality in the Albanese Labor Government and we look forward to working constructively with all governments to advance gender equality and end all forms of violence against women and children.”

• Advancing gender equality and addressing other forms of discrimination that create the social context in which violence against women and children occurs • The critical role of changing attitudes to stop violence from happening before it starts through national prevention efforts • Embedding effective early intervention approaches across the whole of society • Building the frontline sector workforce and ensuring women and children can access support no matter where they live • Making sure tailored and culturally-safe support is available and accessible to all women and children experiencing violence, and • The need for person-centred services and better coordination and integration across systems.

Join in 16 Days of Activism in Hume and Whittlesea Walk against violence Homestead Community Learning Centre will host a Walk Against Family Violence on Wednesday, November 30, to raise awareness about family violence and show its support for victim-survivors. The walk will begin at 9.30am at 30 Whiltshire Drive, Roxburgh Park, followed by morning tea from 10.30am. ■ homestead@hume.vic.gov.au

Financial literacy workshops Hume council in partnership with Women’s Health in the North, will host Let’s Talk Money workshops for migrant and refugee women on Wednesday, November 30 and Tuesday, December 6. The workshops will cover 12 NORTHERN STAR WEEKLY Tuesday, 29 November, 2022

managing money and financial literacy. The November 30 workshop is at Homestead Community and Learning Centre, 30 Whiltshire Drive, Roxburgh Park, from 6.30pm-8.30pm, while the December 6 session is at Newbury Child and Community Centre, 440 Grand Boulevard, Craigieburn, from 10am-noon. Bookings required. ■ https://www.hume.vic.gov.au/ Residents/Community-Safety/16-Days-ofActivism-Against-Gender-Based-Violence

Health and wellbeing workshops Health and wellbeing workshops will be held at Kalkallo Community Centre, 33 Toyon Road, Kalkallo, from 11.30am-1.30pm on Thursday,

December 1 and Greenvale West Community Centre, 7 Ventura Way, Greenvale, on Thursday, December 8, 6pm-8pm. The aim of the workshops is to help women and non-binary people to explore resources and choices that are important to their health and wellbeing. Bookings required. ■ KalkalloCC@hume.vic.gov.au or GreenvaleWestCC@hume.vic.gov.au

Youth leading respect Young people aged 15-25 years old can take part in the Youth Leading Respect and Equality event on Sunday, December 4. Held at the Epping Memorial Hall, 827 High Street, Epping, from 11am-3pm, the event will celebrate

young people leading the way in the space of gender equity. There will be a round table discussion between local young people, government and youth specific organisation representatives about building a community free from violence, as well as art and performances showcased from local young people, food, and a DJ spinning some tunes. It’s organised by Whittlesea Community Connections, DPV Health, Brotherhood of St Laurence and Whittlesea council. Bookings required. ■ https://www.eventbrite.com. au/e/16-days-of-activism-youth-leadingrespect-equality-free-event-tickets432388705257?aff=ebdsoporgprofile

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Gorge Road facelift plan Whittlesea residents can have their say on a proposal to transform the dated Gorge Road shopping precinct into a more attractive retail destination. Whittlesea council administrators have adopted a draft plan for the South Morang shopping strip which aims to make the overall shopping experience more convenient and enjoyable, while also improving safety for drivers and pedestrians. A key component of the draft plan is to change on-street parking on Gorge Road from angled to parallel, which will eliminate illegal right-hand turns into parking bays and allow more outdoor space for traders to use. While this change would reduce the number of car parks on Gorge Road from 22 to 10, the shortfall would be offset by increasing spaces

at the rear of the shops. By consolidating the Reid Street car park with the existing informal gravel and kindergarten car parks at the rear of the shops, the precinct’s overall number of public car spaces would increase from 72 to 84. The draft concept plan also suggests measures to improve the visual appeal of the precinct, including lining the streetscape with canopy trees in garden beds and new street furniture. It is also proposed to widen the pedestrian footpath at the front of the shops to generally activate the area, allow footpath trading and give shoppers a place to relax or socialise. The redevelopment would be rolled-out to minimise disruption to shoppers and traders. Chair administrator Lydia Wilson said

council had listened to feedback from the community and the precinct’s business owners. She said it was clear that traffic, car parking and safety were major concerns for the community, while traders wished to see the streetscape improved to make it more appealing to customers. “This precinct is a vital social and economic hub and it is important that we maximise the safety and convenience of shopping here,” she said. “The changes proposed in the draft concept plan aim to create a vibrant shopping precinct that meets the needs of traders as well as their customers.” Have your say: engage.whittlesea.vic.gov.au/ gorgeroad until December 18.

Mowing the long grass in the municipality’s parks and gardens is a priority, according to Whittlesea council. Council infrastructure and environment director Debbie Wood said while recent wet weather has meant that long grass is prevalent across the municipality, and some areas will need to dry out before they can be mowed, council was disappointed with the appearance of its parks and gardens. “Council is disappointed with the situation and is actively working with the maintenance contractor to address concerns,” she said. “Council is committed to presenting our stunning parks, reserves and roadsides to the standards our community expects and deserves, and we are just not seeing the performance we need at the moment from our contractors to deliver this. “There is quite a lot of long grass around and we appreciate people in our community are frustrated and concerned and we are hearing that loud and clear. This is a priority issue for us and I’d like to thank everyone for their understanding and patience as we work closely with our contractor to ensure our open spaces are maintained to standards we can all be proud of. “We will be posting to our website daily the details of where crews have been and where they are headed next.” According to council, there are more than 2693 acres of grass to mow in the municipality and more than two million square metres of garden beds to maintain.

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Assumption scores soccer coup English Premier League giants Liverpool will run an academy program at Assumption College from next year. The club announced the expansion of its international academy to Melbourne on Friday, November 25, with Kilmore’s Assumption College to become the first Victorian home of the Liverpool FC Academy. Assumption will also be the first school in Australia to offer a high-performance soccer school led by Liverpool. As part of the partnership, Assumption will host a range of Liverpool community training and holiday programs which will be

available to aspiring players in the region. LFC International Academy is a partnership project between the world-famous football club and the Australian College of Physical Education (ACPE). LFC International Academy general manager Scott Collis said he was delighted to partner with Assumption College. “There was a clear alignment of values throughout our discussions and everyone here at Liverpool FC Australia is excited about what this new partnership can bring to students at the school along with players and coaches in the local community,” he said.

“At the core of what we do is a belief in a holistic approach to development. We want to create opportunity for young players to be the best they can be as footballers but with ACPE we also want to ensure we contribute to a young person’s journey wherever that pathway leads.” Assumption College principal Kate Fogarty said the school was thrilled to be the first school to partner with LFC International Academy Australia. “Our day and boarding students will have access to a world class curriculum via our high-performance soccer program,” she said.

“The program aligns with our ground-breaking curriculum that enables our students to access a truly personalised learning experience and exceptional sporting opportunities as they journey throughout secondary school.” The partnership will also allow local coaches to be trained and accredited by LFC. LFC International Academies president Dan White said developing local coaches through education and development opportunities is a central component of the academy. Details: lfcacademy.com.au

Musical countdown on Established and emerging Australian musicians and bands will be performing at Tullamarine’s URBNSURF in the lead up to summer. The surf park’s Acoustic Music Series is funded by the federal government’s Live Music Australia program and aims to support original Australian live music. Jakob Kagan and Danika will perform on Saturday, December 3, followed by Norwood and Jarryn (East Bound Buzz) on Sunday, December 4. A range of special guests, yet to be announced, will perform on Saturday, December 10. URBNSURF events manager Angus Johnston said attendees will be able to kick back and watch the waves roll in as incredible tunes serenade them into the night. “Being able to pair and celebrate great Australian talent with a great Australian

past-time is one of the best parts of our warmer months at URBNSURF,” he said. URBNSURF chief executive Damon Tudor said the surf park was delighted to be able to support live music. “These events really show how inclusive and accessible surfing and the park is, there’s something for everyone whether you want to get in the waves or enjoy our new upgraded space in The Court with some awesome food, drink and live music right next to you,” he said. The event is free for in-park guests, with $5 spectator passes available. The first set kicks off at 6pm. Details: www. urbnsurf.com

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Documents presented in June showed council had spent $65,570 on 22 internal arbitration matters, 21 brought by councillor Trevor Dance totalling $48,583, and one by Cr Carly Moore, costing $16,987. In cases brought by Cr Dance, one breach was found against Cr Jack Medcraft, while the case by Cr Moore found eight breaches against Cr Dance, banned him from two council meetings and forced an apology. The June documents revealed council spent $65,014 on costs for the councillor conduct panel that found Cr Dance guilty of serious misconduct and suspended for three months.

A further $11,066 was spent on this proceeding since that time, bringing the cost to $76,080. Cr Dance appealed that verdict to the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT), and was reinstated while the process played out. According to documents, total costs as of September 30 were $52,037 in this case. The VCAT proceeding took place last week and a finding has not yet been released. Cr Dance has also lodged a Victorian Equal Opportunity and Human Rights Commission complaint against an arbiter, which according to the report has cost council a total of $22,688. At the meeting, Cr Moore said she was

“disappointed” to move the report containing the latest costs figures. Cr Jodi Jackson said it was worth noting that council made the decision to refer Cr Dance to a conduct panel, and should “reasonably have known” there was an inherent risk he would take the matter to VCAT. “The act makes it clear that every councillor in Victoria has that right, it’s part of the process that we actively engage in through our resolution,” she said. “We knew, or should reasonably have known, that the decision we made might come as a significant expense to the Hume ratepayers.”

Boost for refugee group A not-for-profit group supporting refugees in Melbourne’s north-west, including Broadmeadows, has received a funding boost from the state government. West Welcome Wagon received $191,000 from the government’s Circular Economy Communities Fund. West Welcome Wagon chair Chris Scerri said the group got its name from the idea of welcoming people in need to the area. He said the group provides asylum seekers and refugees in Melbourne’s north- west with good quality donated goods like furniture, bedding, clothing and appliances. West Welcome Wagon, which started in Yarraville, has more than 200 volunteers and has helped almost 1900 households or 8000 people since it began in 2013. Mr Scerri said the organisation was currently helping 700 households that stretched from Broadmeadows to Werribee and Melton.

“Just this year we have 60 families come over from Afghanistan and, as you know, they came with just the clothes on their backs,” Mr Scerri said. Mr Scerri said the centre currently had a full-time manager and the new funding would go towards hiring someone part-time, operating and maintaining a delivery van and rent for the premises and warehouse. “We are hopeful it can sustain us,” he said. “ We would not be able to function without that help. We are really thrilled with it. “It’s the biggest grant we have.” Details: www.westwelcomewagon.org.au Dora Houpis West Welcome Wagon volunteers Erika, Danila, Wendy, Rayna and Debbi help out at the centre’s warehouse.(Supplied)

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Men’s AA meeting This week’s photographer’s choice picture is of Daniel Vilar from Silvers Circus.

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Senior citizens meet The Gladstone Park Senior Citizens Club regularly meets for games of bingo, carpet bowls and a chat over a cuppa, at the coroner of Carrick and Elmhurst drives, Gladstone Park. ■ Beulah, 0411 422 398

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

Explore the Christmas tree wonderland at the Whittlesea Agricultural Society from Friday, December 9 to Friday, December 23, from noon-9pm daily. At Whittlesea Agricultural Society administration building, gate 1, McPhees Road, Whittlesea. Entry by gold coin donation per person. ■ Erica Hawke, 9716 2835

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

Seniors’ club Broadmeadows Senior Citizens Club hosts activities throughout the week at 185 Blair Street, Dallas. On Mondays, the club hosts indoor bowls or snooker, while bingo competitions and computer and dance classes held on Wednesdays, and indoor bowls are played again on Saturdays. ■ Liz Munro, 0409 712 613, or lizmunro7@gmail.com

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

Christmas crafts Visit Craigieburn Library on Wednesday, November 30, 6.30-7.30pm to make Christmas gifts for your family, listen to festive stories and sing Christmas songs. It’s at 75-95 Central Park Avenue, Craigieburn. ■ humelibraries.vic.gov.au Declutter your home on Saturday, December 3 for Hume Clean Day. Hume residents can drop off electronic items, mattresses, whitegoods, tyres and couches for recycling at the Bolinda Road Resource and Recovery Centre, 71 Bolinda Road, Campbellfield, 8am-4pm. A limit of 15 items will be accepted per household and proof of Hume residency is required. No trucks or commercial quantities accepted. ■ hume.vic.gov.au

Chill Out Sunbury to sing along at the Whittlesea Carols by Candlelight on Friday, December 9, 6-9pm, at 25 Ferres Boulevard, South Morang. ■ whittlesea.vic.gov.au

Big Summer Read Join Hume Libraries to celebrate the start of the Big Summer Read at Broadmeadows Library on Thursday, December 1, 4-5pm. At 1093 Pascoe Vale Road, Broadmeadows. ■ humelibraries.vic.gov.au

E-waste collection Get rid of your unwanted small household electrical items in an environmentally friendly way during the Whittlesea Township E-waste collection event on Thursday, December 8, 11am-1pm, at Whittlesea Showgrounds, Yea Road, Whittlesea. ■ 9401 0547

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With summer almost here learn how you can be safe around water during this special story times at Craigieburn Library, featuring a special guest from Splash Aqua Park and Leisure Centre. On Friday, December 2, 11.15am-12.15pm, at 75-95 Central Park Avenue, Craigieburn.

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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.

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The South Morang Farmers and Makers Market, which supports local farmers, artisans and businesses, is on at the Civic Centre car park, 25 Ferres Boulevard, South Morang, on the third Saturday of the month, from 9am to 1pm. ■ 9217 2346

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Craft and conversation Craigieburn library is hosting a Wednesday weekly craft group from 1-3pm and everyone is welcome. Join the craft and conversation group and share your love of all things crafty. Bring your current project and make new friends. ■ humelibraries.vic.gov.au

Community lunch in Roxburgh Park Join the Homestead Team, along with members of the community for a free lunch and make some new friends whilst you’re at it. Lunch will be prepared by the Northern Turkish Women’s Association.The lunch will be held every Wednesday from 11.30am-1pm at Homestead Community and Learning Centre, 30 Whiltshire Road, Roxburgh Park. ■ www.hume.vic.gov.au/Eventbrite/ Roxburgh-Park-Homestead-Communityand-Learning-CentreWeekly-CommunityLunch-317411976767

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

Sunbury Ladies Badminton Club Get involved with a welcoming, fun, social group of women who have spread the word of ladies badminton since 1999. Social games are on Mondays, 9.30am-noon, and team competitions are on Thursdays, 9.30am-12.30pm at Eric Boardman Stadium, Wilsons Lane. ■ sunburylbc@gmail.com

Sunbury badminton fun The Sunbury Badminton Club has a new extra playing time on Wednesdays, 10am-noon. All are welcome to attend at Clarke Oval Stadium, 49 Riddell Road, with equipment provided and coaching available. Playing for the first time is free. ■ sunburybc@gmail.com

Tai Chi for health Come along to Homestead Community and Learning Centre in Roxburgh Park for a lesson in tai chi, a low impact exercise program to build strength. Everyone is welcome. It’ll be held every Monday from

Rotary club The Sunbury Rotary Club meets every Tuesday at the Sunbury Bowling Club from 7pm. ■ sunburyrotary@gmail.com

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Kluger, always a popular choice By Derek Ogden, Marque News First released at the turn of the century, the Toyota Kluger over the years has grown in size and stature to become one of Toyota’s most popular products. The fourth generation of the seven-seat SUV is no exception, continuing to climb the ladder of sales success. The name Kluger is derived from the German word ‘Klug’ meaning clever and, according to the maker, the all-new model comes with a smart sculpted look, upgraded safety features, improved driving dynamics, and for the first time in Australia, a hybrid powertrain. The all-new model is available in three trim levels - GX, GXL and Grande - in petrol two-wheel drive format, or hybrid or petrol all-wheel drive configuration. The 218 kW / 350 Nm V6 petrol engine relies on the same performance as its predecessor, with engineers coaxing improved fuel economy out of the unit. Built on Toyota’s New Global Architecture platform, the latest Kluger delivers a balance of ride and handling, resulting in a premium feel on the road. The cabin, with a blend of soft touch materials, clever design and more space, is aimed at comfortably carrying seven people. Occupants enjoy the benefits of the latest in Toyota Safety Sense driver assistance features including pre-collision safety with pedestrian and daytime cyclist detection, emergency steering assist and intersection turn assist on every model. Also on tap are active cruise control - with curve speed reduction function - lane trace assist, blind spot monitor, reversing camera and seven airbags. Standard equipment includes smart entry and start, manual front and rear dual-zone air-conditioning, rain sensing wipers and automatic lights, and five USB ports.

Styling At almost five metres long (76 mm longer than before), overall width has increased by a minimal 5 mm to, while 20 mm wider flared wheel arches give the car a planted street presence. Large stacked trapezoidal grilles are split by the front bumper. The wider front end is complemented by slimline LED light clusters with integrated daytime running lights housed atop deep-recessed LED fog lights. In profile, the longer body, tapered roofline 20 NORTHERN STAR WEEKLY Tuesday, 29 November, 2022

AT A GLANCE MODEL RANGE GX FWD petrol $47,650 GXL FWD petrol $56,850

with integrated rear spoiler, rising beltline and windows with blacked-out B-pillars convey forward movement when the car is stationary. Side mirrors have been moved lower on the door panel to improve forward visibility and reduce blind spots. Filling the pumped GXL wheel arches are new 18-inch alloys with a dark grey metallic machine finish designed for visual appeal and to aid brake cooling through optimal airflow. The rear follows through with a wide stance, slim LED taillights and large lower skid plate. The rear hatch offers easy access to the expanded luggage space with power operation for GXL and a ‘kick sensor’ for the Grande that allows the hatch to be opened and closed hands-free.

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Petrol models offer traditional tacho and speedo in the instrument cluster that, in GXL, offers a 7-inch MID to provide better visibility of vehicle functions and settings. Phone call, cruise control, audio and some driver assistance features are easily accessed via fingertip controls on the leather-accented steering wheel. All models feature the latest generation multimedia system with AM / FM / DAB+ radio, Bluetooth connectivity, Apple CarPlay or Android Auto compatibility and myToyota apps including Waze and Stitcher (IOS) and WebEx (Android™4). The GXL adds satellite navigation.

Compared with the previous generation Kluger, the new model offers a substantial improvement in driving stability, roadholding and comfort on all surfaces thanks to newly developed front and rear suspension set-ups that provide responsive, smooth handling. Ride comfort is also enhanced by a new Body Control with Torque Demand system that controls drive torque to minimise vehicle pitching due to road surface irregularities. The system is also able to suppress acceleration and deceleration pitching to minimise up and down movement and improve stability without having to increase suspension damping.

As befits Australia’s favourite family SUV, occupant safety is front and centre, with the latest-generation Toyota Safety Sense driver assistance features on hand. Such a system is autonomous emergency braking pre-collision safety that is able to detect pedestrians day and night, cyclists during the day, oncoming vehicles and pedestrians at intersections when making turns, and assist taking evasive action if there is potential for a collision. All models are fitted with a reversing camera that includes a camera cleaning system activated via the rear screen washer switch. In GXL versions, the camera display offers normal and wide-angle images and incorporates active guidelines.

Grande FWD petrol $68,900 GX AWD petrol $51,650 GXL AWD petrol $60,850 Grande AWD petrol $72,900 GX AWD hybrid $54,150 GXL AWD hybrid $63,350 Grande AWD hybrid $75,400 OPTIONS Premium paint $675 Rear Entertainment System $1500 (Grande only) SPECIFICATIONS Toyota Kluger GXL FWD 3.5L 6-cylinder petrol, 8sp automatic, FWD SUV

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

Responsive steering with ample feedback is provided by an electrically-assisted rack-and-pinion system that has also been improved for noise, vibration and harshness with a larger diameter steering shaft for increased rigidity and a new electric motor for power assistance.

Summary The family favourite Kluger sticks firmly to the middle of the road when it comes to choice in performance and price.

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Donnybrook works hard during ‘learning period’ Donnybrook is aiming to build on its first Victorian Turf Cricket Association season. After making the move to turf for its top sides last season, Donnybrook president, speaking before the weekend’s matches, Noel Seipolt said for the sides it was about continuing the process and improvement. The side has one win from its first three matches with rain playing a major part in the first part of the season. “Our turf wicket is better than last year,” he said. “Last season was our first year and it takes time with those sorts of things. “A lot of our players haven’t played much turf before, it’s still a learning period. Nothing comes quick these days. “If we could win a few games this season, we would be more than happy. We were able to win our first game at home.” While huge expectations haven’t been set for the top side, the club continues to grow as

the local area does. Seipolt said like other clubs the weather was making things hard for everyone. “We have seven senior sides and five or six juniors sides, which is up from last year,” he said. “We’ve got some momentum going which is good for us. The season has been pretty challenging with the weather. “We’ve played one turf game at our ground and we’re still using the other two ovals on Donnybrook Road and we’ve had no games on them.” At the early stages, one Donnybrook side is on top of the ladder, while the club that has had a lot of success in recent times is chasing more. “We always like more success as it helps you get more players,” he said. On Saturday, Donnybrook’s first XI had a nice win against Sunshine YCW to lift its

record to 2-2. Sunshine YCW was bowled out for 121 in the 40th over after struggling to put some partnerships together. While Donnybrook lost some wickets in the run chase, it chased down the runs with ease. Donnybrook finished 5-126, hitting the winning runs in the 34th over. Donnybrook now sits seventh, a game outside the top four. Jacana’s match with Footscray Angliss was abandoned, with the teams sharing the points. Jacana sits in fifth spot, three points outside the top four. In division 4, Roxburgh Park beat Moonee Ponds. The Falcons were bowled out for 161, with Moonee Ponds falling just short, bowled out for 157 in the 40th over. The Falcons sit fifth after four rounds. Tara Murray

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Andrew Sturgess is the new Calder Cannons coach.

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Cannons ready to train By Tara Murray It’s been a whirlwind few weeks for new Calder Cannons boys coach Andrew Sturgess. Sturgess was getting prepared to start pre-season with Victorian Football League club Coburg, before the opportunity to join the Cannons presented itself. Sturgess said he was excited to get the opportunity at the NAB League club. “It’s come about really quickly and I’m really happy to be here,” he said. “I’m excited to get started next week. The lay of the land, I have to wrap my head around everything. “It’s an exciting time.” All NAB League clubs this season will have full time boys and girls coaches for the first time. Ross Smith, who coached both the boys and girls Cannons teams the last couple of years, remains the girls coach. He’s the longest current NAB League coach in the competition, having coached just the boys team previously as well.

Sturgess joins the Cannons having coached Coburg since 2020 after previously being playing-coach for Bundoora in the Northern Football League in 2019. He said his ambition had been to work full time in the football industry. “My ambition is to proceed ideally into a full time role at AFL club land,” he said. “The pathway through the NAB League system adds to that, but it also depends on the calibre of the coach. “It provides greater experience talking to AFL list managers and interaction with club land. “Hopefully I have a long and fruitful career in the industry.” Sturgess said it’s bittersweet taking on the Cannons role, as it means he has to depart Coburg. He said he would be forever grateful to those at the club who had helped him and the club would always hold a special place in his heart.” Sturgess has plenty of knowledge to pull on as he joins the Cannons, with Smith still involved, regional talent operations lead

Matthew Burton also still on board. He said he would look to use their knowledge of the group to help get an understanding of the players that have already been in the program. “I’ll bring some things from the places I’ve been and look to enhance the place,” he said. “My focus is to support the young boys under my care and help them through the football journey . “Some will go to the AFL and some into the VFL… some back in the community football fold. “I want to make it the most enjoyable football experience in their life, so they can look back and say that wasn’t a waste of time.” The Cannons were set to get things underway last Tuesday night with a two-kilometre time trial, but that was cancelled due to the weather. Training now starts this week. “We’ll get the footies out on Monday,” Sturgess said. “We’ll have 12 sessions before Christmas. We’ll sink our teeth into it.”

After a false start, the Northern Region T20 competition finally got under way on Tuesday night. Teams from the Diamond Valley and North Metro cricket associations took to the field for round one, which had been postponed from the previous week due to heavy rain. Despite the threat of more rain on Tuesday, most of the matches got a result. Last season’s winners Bundoora Park started the competition on fire, easily beating Donath. The Thunderbolts made 5-222 from their 20 overs with Tarwan Rennie top scoring with 52 at the top of the order. Donath got nowhere near the total, finishing 6-102. Jarryd Culph took two wickets. Greensborough accounted for Thomastown United. Greensborough made 8-129 with Dulanga Lakmal taking two wickets. Thomastown fell just short, making 5-124. Jake McSwain top scored with 67. Epping easily accounted for South Morang. South Morang made 7-112 with Ricky Lee top scoring with 32. Ethan Kunelius took 3-11. The openers for the Pingers started well and they were 0-83. The Pingers hit the winning runs with 22 balls remaining. Josh Henkel top scored with 43. Bundoora United easily accounted for the Keon Park Footballers. The Footballers were bowled out for 118 in the final over. Girithar Logeswaran took four wickets. Raj Nand put on a show for the Bulldogs with 88 off 26 balls which included nine sixes and six fours as the side finished 0-119 in 7.1 overs. Laurimar was too strong for Mill Park. The Power made 3-147 before restricting Mill Park to 9-113. Andrew Crook was the star with 78 for the Power. Bundoora got the job done against Keon Park. Bundoora made 6-148 before restricting Keon Park to 8-102. Rivergum and Thomastown’s match along with Lalor Warriors and Lalor Stars matches ended in draws after not being completed. Fairfield, Riverside, Lower Eltham, Hurstbridge, Northern Eltham Wanderers, Plenty and Rosanna were the other winners. Round two of the competition is scheduled for this Tuesday. Tara Murray Tuesday, 29 November, 2022 NORTHERN STAR WEEKLY 21

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Dickie excited for new challenge at the Knights New Northern Knights girls coach Allana Dickie is still pinching herself following the appointment at the NAB League club. Dickie was recently announced the Knights girls’ coach and Anthony Rocca, the boys’ coach, as extra investment from the AFL allows for full-time coaches for both programs. Dickie said this role was something she had been working towards, but didn’t think it would come for another couple of years. “It’s something that I have worked towards since coming over from Western Australia,” she said. “I’ve had different opportunities across Victoria and worked as an assistant coach at the Calder Cannons last season. “I keep pinching myself. I thought it would take a little bit longer, but I’m very grateful for the opportunity.”

Dickie’s football coaching journey started back in Western Australia. With her brother and father both involved in the local club, she did too. “I’m from a small mining town, Newman,” she said. “My dad and brother played. “I used to coach the rugby players and teach them the rules of the game and how to kick or handball. “It was a male dominant environment. I was 15 at the time and everyone made me feel really welcome.” Dickie said the opportunity to work full time in the industry was something she was looking forward to, after combining work and coaching the last few years. As well as being at the Cannons, she had been part of the futures program and previously an assistant coach for Williamstown’s Victorian Football League women’s side.

She said it hadn’t always been easy. “I’m really looking forward to a better work-life balance,” she said. “I was getting to work early and then leaving early to go to footy. “I was going home at the end of the day after a 12 hour day.” Dickie said she was open to coaching opportunities in both the girls and boys programs and was excited to get to work with the playing group. She had previously crossed paths with talent operations lead Nat Grindal and coached some of the players as an assistant coach with Vic Metro. “There’s a lot of new faces and a big part of it is getting to know each other,” she said. “I want to get to know the players as individuals. I come with not a strong understanding of the playing group, which is

a possessive as well. I’ll see where they’re all at and go from there.” Dickie and Rocca are set to work closely together, with a lot of connection between the girls and boys programs. The two were already helping out at their first training sessions. Dickie said while she wants to help the playing group be the best players they can, she also wants to be a role model. “I’m very passionate about working with female coaches,” she said. “The pathway wasn’t so clear when I was coming through. “There’s so many opportunities around for them. I want to be a role model and support and hopefully when they finish up playing I can encourage a few to get into coaching.” Tara Murray

Sports shorts VSDCA Plenty Valley fell short in its run chase against Brunswick in the Victorian Sub-District Cricket Association north-south. Brunswick made 5-270 from its over, with Simon Black taking two wickets for the Bats. The Bats lost two early wickets before steadying and were 3-139. The wickets then started to tumble and the Bats were all out for 183. Henry Cullen top scored with 69. The Bats sit in 12th spot after six rounds.

DVCA Epping continued its good form with a solid win against the Research Eltham Collegians in the Diamond Valley Cricket Association Barclay Shield. Defending 9-221, the Pingers restricted the Collegians to 9-128. Todd Hughes was the pick of the bowlers with 3-40. The Pingers are one of three undefeated teams after six rounds. In the Money Shield, Bundoora continued its good form, while Bundoora Park and Plenty also got wins.

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Knights welcome Rocca By Tara Murray Anthony Rocca is returning to a place he called home after being appointed as the Northern Knights boys’ coach for next year’s NAB League season. The former-AFL player played at the Knights before being taken at pick two by the Sydney Swans in the 1994 draft. He would go on to play 242 AFL games with Sydney and Collingwood, providing plenty of headaches for backmen. Rocca said it was nice to return to the club where he has such good memories. “I’ve always been in the area and always throughout the years seeing how the Northern Knights are going,” he said. “[I was] in the background … without being entrenched in anything at the Northern Knights apart from going to a couple of presentation nights a few years back. “It’s exciting to be back to a place which gave me so many opportunities in life and in football a long time ago. Hopefully I can 22 NORTHERN STAR WEEKLY Tuesday, 29 November, 2022

impart some of my knowledge and experience to the players and the coaching staff.” After retiring from playing in the AFL, Rocca moved into the coaching side of things being involved at multiple AFL clubs. Most recently he was a development coach at North Melbourne this year. Rocca said the Knights role gives him an opportunity to give back to the community. “I spent 12-13 years in an AFL coaching environment, the ups and downs of that are emotionally difficult at times,” he said. “I got wind of a role in the NAB League a couple of months ago and ever since then intrigued me to particularly be part of the Northern Knights as my background. “Having been here a long time, associated with this club since nearly when it started, it was important to me to give back to the community and help this team and this group of players to better themselves.” Rocca said the feedback had been positive since the announcement of his new role, with several former Knights players, who have gone

on to AFL careers, reaching out to say they would lend a hand if needed. Joining Rocca at the Knights is Allana Dickie, who has been appointed the full time girls coach. Rocca said the two would work closely together, with one coach overseeing both programs the last couple of years. “Allana and myself will be really collaborative with the programs that we want to try and implement throughout the whole Northern Knights coaching program. “We’ll work really closely in creating that great environment of opportunities.” The boys officially started training last week with Rocca saying beforehand that he was ready to get down to business. “There’s some good kids there,” he said. “For me to single out any one or two of them would be wrong of me, I don’t really know a lot about them. “I’ve been told some info about some of the players, reserve my judgment until I meet them and have a good training block.”

A below par score proved costly for the Greenvale Kangaroos in Victorian Premier Cricket. The Kangaroos were bowled out for 128 by Northcote with nearly four overs remaining. Jack Timby played a lone hand with 51. Northcote had little trouble chasing down the runs, finishing 6-129 in the 38th over. Nick McGuane took 4-26 for the Kangaroos. The Kangaroos have one win for the season.

NWMCA It was a tough day for Gladstone Park in the North West Metropolitan Cricket Association George Luscombe Shield on Saturday. Chasing Buckley Park’s 6-234 in the top of the table clash, the Burras were bowled out for 140. Captain Anthony Fawcus top scored with 41. The Burras remain in second spot behind Buckley Park. In the Athol Attwater Shield, Hume was too strong for the Chargers, while the Northern Lions defeated Strathmore Heights. Hume sits in fourth spot and the Lions in sixth.

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Craigieburn bats its way onto the winner’s list Changes to the batting line up worked for Craigieburn as it opened its account in the Victorian Turf Cricket Association senior division. After showing some positive signs in the first few rounds, the Eagles put in their best performance of the season to account for Yarraville Club. Eagles coach Chris Laffan said the win was much needed. “The boys have not been able to put together a complete performance with the bat yet,” he said. “We made a couple of changes in the batting order. We’ve had a pretty stable team the last few years so it will take some time with some new players. “It’s about getting the balance right.” After winning the toss, the Eagles were bowled out for 167 on the final ball. Jake Carlisle top scored at the top of the order, with a 50.

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The move of Carlisle from number seven where he batted in the first three games, to opening was one of the moves made. Laffan said Carlisle, who was returning to cricket with his AFL career over, had made a

real impact at his junior club. “Jake was given an opportunity at the top of the order and it was good to see him get some reward,” he said. “He’s been great and wants to be involved in the tactics. His buy-in has been fantastic.” While it was a better batting performance from the Eagles, Laffan said they weren’t completely happy, with the middle order failing to fire. The Eagles bowlers were able to get the job done, bowling the Clubbers out for 141 in the 38th over. Ben Radford took three wickets for the Eagles. Laffan said like their batting, their bowling and fielding is still a work in progress. “They have a quality top order and taking key wickets early was the key,” he said. “We bowled to the plans. It takes some time with new players in the field and whether they

field in or out of the circle “It was nice to see some reward with a good result.” With two matches this weekend, against Haig Fawkner and St Albans, Laffan and the group are keen to build some momentum. Such is the closeness of the competition, the Eagles who are sitting ninth, are just six points outside the top four. “It’s a really close competition this year,” Laffan said. “It feels like every game is 50-50. “We play Saturday and Sunday this week and hopefully have our first home game. Meanwhile, Westmeadows suffered a loss on Saturday to Haig Fawkner. Last season’s premiers made 5-239 before restricting the Warriors to 8-171. Clayton Campbell top scored for the Warriors with 41. Tara Murray

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Rivergum’s strong start By Tara Murray Rivergum showed some composure as it overcame the Preston Baseballers in a rematch of last season’s North Metro Cricket Association Jika Shield grand final. The Kookas looked set to be on the wrong end of the result again on Saturday, but a key partnership between Matthew Perri and Chris Dunbar turned the game back in their favour. The Kookas would eventually get the job done in the 34th over to keep their unbeaten record this season alive. Perri said they were happy to be undefeated at this stage of the season, with the side traditionally slow starters. “It’s been a pretty good start and we’ve beaten a couple of good sides,” he said. “I guess it’s been a bigger pre-season than we’re used to. “We played one game and then had five or six weeks off with the weather. “We’ve had a lot of unavailability this year and there’s a lot of opportunities and players

are making the most of them. “We’re still a bit rusty, but we’re getting the results.” On Saturday against the Baseballers, the result and the manner the Kookas won was an important one for the side. Bowling first, the Kookas bowled the Baseballers out for 96 in the 36th over. Jarrod Bannister took three wickets for the Kookas, Perri said they would have taken that at the start of the day, saying they bowled and fielded really well. The Kookas found themselves in trouble at 5-40. “It was looking pretty dismal early on and I was thinking what is going on here,” Perri said. “Chris Dunbar has come into the side the last couple of weeks and brings that experience. He stuck around with me as they threw everything at us.” The Kookas didn’t lose another wicket, finishing 5-99 with Perri top scoring with 53. Perri said in recent times against the

Baseballers, they wouldn’t have come away with the win being in the situation they were. “I think the last nine times we have played them we’ve lost the toss and bowled first and they have a habit of running through us. “They have some really good bowlers. To get the win is pretty important for us.” The star so far for the Kookas has been Perri, who is averaging 100 having made two 50s in four innings. Perri puts his form down to a change in the batting order. “I’m now batting at the top of the order and really liking it up there,” he said. “The ball flies off the bat and I don’t have to think about batting. “Especially when we bowl first, I bowl eight overs and captain and then I sit down and the mind wanders and the legs get heavy. “I just want to get out there and lead from the front.” Perri said the side was hoping to continue its good form in the lead up to Christmas to set up a strong starting point.

Craigieburn’s AJ Magbegor, Melton’s Lucas Impey and Wyndham duo Dyani Ananiev and Tenielle Knight have been named in the Victorian under-20 teams for the Australian Junior Basketball Championships in Geelong in February. After three weeks of trials an amazing crop of elite athletes has occurred with a Victorian men’s and women’s team, plus two development teams and emergency athletes. After two COVID interrupted years, the tournament is back to its usual calendar slot of mid-February, Magbegor, the younger brother of Australian star Ezi Magbegor, has been named in the under-20 boys team. He currently plays for Diamond Valley. Impey, who lives in Melton, has been selected in the boys navy team, which is the development team. He currently plays with Ballarat. Wyndham pair Ananiev and Knight have been named in the under-20 women’s team. The pair played roles in Wyndham’s Big V championship. Erin Condron, who is from the Macedon Ranges and Keilor’s Jaz Salon have been named emergency players for the women’s program. Basketball Victoria high performance general manager Grant Wallace said he was looking forward to seeing how the emerging talent fares on the national stage with the smoothest preparation for coaches and athletes since 2019. ”We are excited by the depth of talent that Victoria keeps producing. There were some tough decisions to make, as all the athletes worked hard during the trials and left it all out on the court during this preparation,” he said. “We will play a competitive and exciting brand of basketball and look forward to continuing the successful traditions of Victorian state teams”

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