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Bumper support for club By Tara Murray The local sporting community is getting behind Malmsbury Cricket Club. The Gisborne and District Cricket Association is hosting a Flood Relief Appeal best of the GDCA charity match on January 25 to help raise funds for the club, which was hit hard by the October floods. Damage to the club house at Malmsbury Cricket Ground, which is council-owned, is extensive, while the club, which is a baseball club in the winter, has lost a significant amount of equipment. Malmsbury secretary Matthew Cox said the club believe it would be out of pocket by at least $30,000. Macedon Ranges council is offering monetary support to cover the ground and building repairs. Cox said they didn’t think the contents were insured, which is another blow for the club after its secretary and treasurer of 42 years, Garry Nicholls died of cancer just before the season started. “We haven’t been able to get back into the club house,” he said. “Most of [the club house is] water damaged, as are the contents. There’s cabinets, a stove, fridge, flooring, a TV and everything in

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there. “We’re not sure whether it’s going to be condemned. We also had a storage container which was filled up with knee high water for 24 hours before we could get into it. “There were kit bags and equipment in there.” An annual car and motor show, which is normally hosted by the club and is a significant fundraiser, has been moved elsewhere due to

the damage at the club. The club’s top side, which plays in the Jensen Shield, played its first game at home after Christmas. It was the first match at home any of their three senior teams and junior girls’ team had played at home this season, meaning it has been hard to raise funds through food and drink sales. The team has been training in Kyneton,

sharing the facilities not only with Kyneton, but other sports teams in the region unable to train at their grounds. Cox said the club was thankful for the GDCA for its support in holding the charity match at Gardiner Reserve from 7pm. It’s a gold coin donation money to get in, with raffles, along with food and drink available on the night. All money raised will go to Malmsbury. The match will include players from the 10 clubs involved in the association’s top grade, the McIntyre Cup. GDCA secretary Simon Ovenden was behind the idea of hosting a charity match. “We were looking at doing something from a community perspective being a community cricket association,” he said. “We’re always looking at ways to raise awareness and get people involved. We thought this was a good opportunity to get on board and help a local club doing it a big tough at the moment. “We want to use our platform as an association to try and aid Malmsbury to cover some of their losses.” Anyone looking to donate to Malmsbury or for the raffle can contact Simon on 0409 164 852.

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Road upgrade ramps up The upgrade of Sunbury Road is shifting up a gear this summer, with traffic switching to the other side of the road as construction works ramp up. The state government is widening the road from two lanes to four. A new worksite will be created on the southern side of the road, with motorists moved onto three kilometres of newly-built road between Bulla-Diggers Road Road/ Loemans Road roundabout and Shepherds Lane. By shifting traffic in this way, crews will create a new work zone to start rehabilitating the Sunbury bound lanes while keeping traffic moving on the newly constructed pavement. One lane in each direction will be maintained along the full length of works and reduced speed limits will be implemented to ensure worker safety.

Sunbury MP Josh Bull said the upgrade would help create a safer and more reliable journey on Sunbury Road. “Crews are making significant progress on the Sunbury Road Upgrade as we move to new traffic arrangements to allow for the next stages of construction,” he said. “Whether it’s delivering the level crossing removal we did earlier this year at Gap Road, or making real time improvements to Sunbury Road every day, these investments deliver safer journeys and support local jobs.” As part of the upgrade, Lancefield Road will be shut throughout January and February. Temporary traffic lights are replacing the roundabout at the Lancefield Road intersection to allow the next stage of construction to begin, ultimately allowing traffic to flow more smoothly to and from the existing Sunbury town centre and Goonawarra.

The Sunset Safari is back at Werribee Open Range Zoo

These signals will become fully operational later in 2023, once widening of Sunbury Road is complete. Workers are also forging ahead on the new Jacksons Creek bridge – with the bridge piling works to be completed next month, in preparation for the installation of concrete beams that will support the new bridge. Once complete, this vital upgrade will improve traffic flow, connect existing and emerging communities to the Sunbury town centre and accommodate for future residential and commercial growth along Sunbury Road. Major Road Projects Victoria is encouraging drivers to slow down and drive safely through construction zones – even though sometimes you might not be able to see workers behind the barriers, they’re still there. The Sunbury Road Upgrade will be completed in 2025.

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All aboard a summer Sunset Safari One of Werribee Open Range Zoo’s most popular experiences is back for another year. The zoo’s Sunset Safari is back from January 14, with safari buses taking visitors on a mesmerising and immersive after-hours adventure to witness some of the world’s most endangered animals. For the first time this year, visitors will embark on a new route with a focus on the fascinating behaviours of the hippopotamus and learning from zoo guides about the threatened species’ plight in the wild and

how to help. It’s the fifth year the zoo has run the safari. Zoo director Dr Mark Pilgrim said safari is a must-do experience for people of all ages. “As a golden glow descends over the zoo’s savannah in the summer evenings, Sunset Safari will emulate the essence of an authentic African safari,” he said. “The experience is located right in the heart of Melbourne’s west with no plane ticket required. “There’s something a little bit different for

everyone, including music and storytelling for children and families, an outdoor adventure for adults, and opportunities for a relaxing and enjoyable evening for grandparents.” A ticket to the safari also provides access to the zoo’s walking trails, interactive performances of drums, song and dance to the rhythm and soul of Africa. The safari is held each Saturday throughout January and February from 5.30pm. Details: www.zoo.org.au/sunsetsafari

Discounted desexing for cats this year Residents in Hume and Whittlesea with a concession card will be able to book their pets in for a range of heavily discounted procedures at the Lort Smith Animal Hospital in Campbellfield. The service will alternate between residents in Hume and Whittlesea each month this year allowing those with a concession card to book their pets in with vets for desexing, microchipping, and vaccinations at reduced costs. This new initiative is part of the ‘Little Paws of the North’ campaign which launches on January 19 and seeks to support the community by encouraging responsible pet ownership. Lort Smith business manager Jennifer Donaldson said the partnership with Hume and Whittlesea marks an exciting expansion of the company’s services in the northern corridor. “This is the first project with Hume and Whittlesea [and] we’re really excited,” she said. “We want to support people in understanding what is important for their animals and community. “Responsible pet ownership keeps our pets happy and health.” The project aims to not only reduce the risk of potentially serious hormone-related conditions and unwanted pregnancies, but also offer pet owners the opportunity to engage in educational sessions. One of the main objectives of the project is to desex approximately 300 cats in 12 months. As of August 1 it will be mandatory to desex your cat in Whittlesea unless it is already registered with the council. For cat owners in the municipality wanting to access the desexing program, packages are priced at $50 per cat. Ms Donaldson said there are so many benefits of desexing cats. “[Desexing] ensures cats are nice and healthy, reduces the risk of hormonal based conditions, and helps to avoid them trying to stray looking for a mate,” she said. Details: https://lortsmith.com/ location/campbellfield/.

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Rate rise on the cards as council passes waste charge Residents in Hume could be bracing for a suite of potential rate rises to roll out across the 2023-24 financial year. The state government has announced the 2023-24 rate cap will be set at 3.5 per cent, which is double the 2022-23 cap of 1.75 per cent. In addition to the higher rate cap, residents in Hume are set to face further rises as the council endorsed a waste service charge at it’s last council meeting. This change will mean the cost of waste and recycling services will be removed from general rates to become a separate charge for the 2023-24 financial year. Broadmeadows Progress Association

spokesperson Sonja Rutherford said residents are very concerned about their rates potentially increasing. “The rate cap rise means the temptation is going to be there, as was indicated by the council having taken out the cost of rubbish collection” she said. “It’s surprising to us that the council didn’t know the government was going to increase rates when they decided to separate our waste charge. “[Council] are viewing an increase in rates one way or another [and] will most likely take advantage of the rate increase.” Ms Rutherford said the council should

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review the waste charge now the rate cap has been set. “In future if there is going to be an increase in rates we don’t need rubbish costs,” she said. Hume chief financial officer Fadi Srour said the council welcomes the decision to increase the rate cap but acknowledges it falls short of the current financial pressures that councils are currently facing. “Council is currently preparing our 2023-24 budget and will seek community consultation in April-May to ensure residents are made fully aware of any proposed changes to their rates,” he said. “As part of the budget process there will

be community engagement on the proposed waste charge.” The rate cap limits the amount a council can increase its total revenue from general rates. These rates are set individually by councils for their municipalities every year through their budget process. The 2023-24 rate cap was set 0.5 per cent lower than the Essential Services Commission’s (ESC) recommendation of four per cent. The ESC provides the government with independent advice in line with the Consumer Price Index. Millicent Spencer

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Hume to appeal Dance decision Hume council will appeal the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal’s (VCAT) decision to clear councillor Trevor Dance of serious misconduct. Cr Dance applied to VCAT for a review of a Hume council-convened councillor conduct panel’s (CCP) decision to suspend him from council for three months after finding he had engaged in serious misconduct. The CCP found Cr Dance had breached council’s internal arbitration process by failing to attend two arbitration hearings in June, 2021, in relation to his allegations of misconduct against Cr Jack Medcraft.

Cr Dance had cited his mental health for refusing to attend the hearings, but the CCP concluded Cr Dance “did not attend the hearings because he chose not to attend in circumstances where no medical evidence to support his non-attendance was provided by him”. Cr Dance served two weeks of his suspension before VCAT granted him a stay. On Thursday, December 8, VCAT president Justice Michelle Quigley found Cr Dance’s claims about his mental health should have been considered more seriously. “On the material before me I do not accept

the failure to comply was wilful and deliberate in the proper sense. It was not without any reasonable excuse,” Justice Quigley said in her decision. “He took active steps to participate in the hearings. “Concern for his mental health and psychological safety is a factor which I give significant weight to in forming my opinion of the circumstances in issue here.” In a statement issued late last month, council said it was disappointed with Justice Quigley’s decision and believed it had negative implications for the Councillor Conduct

Framework in Victoria. “As such, on Monday 19 December, council resolved to commence an appeal to the Court of Appeal and notify the minister for local government of the action being undertaken,” the statement read. “Council is aware of the cost impacts of the decision to appeal, however there are wider governance matters of relevance to the local government sector that need to be clarified as a result of the VCAT decision. “Given council is lodging an appeal, no further comments on this issue will be made.”

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Fireworks for first baby of the year Macedon Ranges mum Madelaine Scott welcomed her baby girl at the stroke of midnight on January 1, making her baby the first baby born at Joan Kirner Women’s and Children’s Hospital in 2023. Ms Scott said her yet to be named baby girl’s midnight birth came as a suprise. “We arrived at the hospital at 11pm and I had an exam at 11.30pm,” she said. “The midwife said I had hours.” Ms Scott said 20 minutes later she was giving birth. “She came right on the dot at 12am,” she said.

“She came out and then fireworks went off, it was like the whole of Melbourne was partying for me. “It still seems so bizarre … I didn’t really think much of it before all of the media stations started calling me.” Ms Scott said her baby girl was a week overdue. “She was due on Christmas day which we all thought was very extremely exciting and I told the kids I was having a baby for Christmas,” she said. “I didn’t think I would be late because I

wasn’t late with the other two.” Ms Scott said her new-born has been an amazing baby. “She is a really good baby and feeding is going well,” she said. Despite giving birth just two weeks ago, Ms Scott said she is still working full-time on her certified organic egg business. “The last two weeks I have been doing work mainly on the phone [but] I will be back out in the paddock next week,” she said. Millicent Spencer

The RSPCA is inviting new and future horse owners in Hume and the Macedon Ranges to attend a course on responsible ownership and care for their four legged friends. After several Victorians left the city and their suburban lifestyles during the pandemic to take up hobby farming, many will be caring for horses for the first time. The new course will teach the essential skills every horse owner needs to provide appropriate care for horses. RSPCA education and training manager Belinda Marchbank said it is great to see so many Victorians interested in taking care of larger animals including horses. “They can bring such a unique joy into our lives, but new horse owners may not realise exactly what their equine companion needs to live a healthy and happy life,” she said. The Equine Excellence course is designed for current and prospective horse owners and aims to promote best-practice responsible horse care by providing practical skills to owners. Participants will receive comprehensive information regarding horse and pony ownership to optimise their animal’s health and welfare from the moment of purchase. Equine Excellence takes place onsite at RSPCA Burwood on Saturday, February 18. Participants must be 14 years or older and will receive a certificate upon their completion of the course. Details: 9224 2286

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A multi-deck car park is coming to Sunbury station, with construction set to start mid this year. The four-storey car park will be built in central Sunbury to create 300 commuter parking spaces and 100 spaces for shoppers and traders. The project led by Hume council with construction by local company Kane Constructions is projected to finish mid 2024. Hume mayor Joseph Haweil said the new car park will improve parking for commuters and

shoppers in the municipality. “Our locals have been waiting far too long for better parking options at Sunbury Station and this new car park will make it easier for commuters and shoppers alike,” he said. “These extra spaces are critical to reducing congestion and will allow easier access for Sunbury residents to get where they need to go.” Sunbury MP Josh Bull said the new car park will make it easier for commuters. “Whether you walk, ride or drive to Sunbury

Station – this new car park will make it easier for everyone catching the train,” he said. The new multi-deck car park will feature accessible parking for people with disabilities, enhanced lighting, and improved signage within the precinct. The Sunbury Station car park is part of the broader Commuter Car Park Upgrades – Northern Lines project, to which the Australian government has committed $70 million towards.

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Diving into Sunbury summer fun The Sunbury Aquatic and Leisure Centre was a popular place to be last week. Families flocked to the pool for a cool dip as the mercury soared into the 30s, while others took advantage of Hume council’s Swim School Intensive Program. Star Weekly photographer Damjan Janevski stopped by to capture these pictures.

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Wheelchair tennis serves up hot competition By Millicent Spencer A big summer of tennis at the Hume Tennis and Community Centre in Craigieburn is underway. The centre kicked-off its annual summer of fun, with the Victorian Wheelchair Tennis Open. The Melbourne Wheelchair Open will follow at the tennis centre from January 16-20. Most of the world’s best wheelchair players are playing in both events, including Australian star Heath Davidson. Other stars on show include world number one and defending champions, Netherlands’ Diede De Groot and Japan’s Shingo Kunieda who will lead the women’s and men’s field respectively, and world quad world number one Niels Vink. Several locals were in action on day one

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of the event, including Roxburgh Park’s Saalim Nasser, who is competing in the men’s wheelchair event, and Sunbury’s Jin Woodman, who is competing in the quad and the junior events. Both suffered first up losses to more experienced opponents on day one. As well as watching the tennis, there’s plenty of events for those coming along to catch the action. The first week of the Australian Open will be screened on the big screen, while the centre is hosting a number of events, including a come and try day. The centre will conclude its busy summer with the Hume Tennis Family Day on Sunday, February 13. The day will include free ANZ Hot Shots tennis for juniors, a new adult’s program and membership offers. Details: www.facebook.com/HumeTC

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As part of Macedon Ranges council’s holiday program, YMCA will be hosting a skate, scooter and BMX competition at Gisborne Skate Park on Saturday, January 21. Participants can compete to be crowned the winner of the Western Regional Series in the Victoria League, which is part of the YMCA’s national pathway program. A pool party will be held at Woodend pool, Forest Street, on Wednesday, January 18, from, noon-3pm, while pop-up barbecues will be held at Kyneton Skate Park, Beauchamp Street, Kyneton, on Monday, January 23, noon-2pm, and Romsey Skate Park, Main Road, Romsey, on Tuesday, January 24, noon-2pm. The events are for young people aged 12-25.

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The second racing event of the year at Hanging Rock is coming up on January 26. The annual Australia Day race attracts between 3000-4000 people every year for a day of fun. There are plenty of ways to enjoy the race day with various packages available. For the kids there will be free showbags

from Kelly Sports and for the adults mini marquees can still be purchased. A shuttle bus service for $5 a ticket is available from Woodend Station between 10.45am to 1.15pm and return service departs the racecourse from 4pm. Punters are encouraged to bring a picnic and enjoy the shaded trees and lawns.

This year’s lineup of shows at Kyneton Town Hall is set to wow audiences. From the Multicultural Comedy Gala to Diesel, there’s a huge range of things to see and do. Community director Maria Weiss said the program highlighted the vibrant arts and culture scene in the region. “Staying connected and involved in positive activities is extremely important for our health and wellbeing, so we encourage everyone to get out and enjoy what’s on offer,” she said. Details: www.mrsc.vic.gov.au/ buytickets. FOR BREAKING NEWS, VISIT Web: starweekly.com.au Sunbury & Macedon Ranges Star Weekly @starweeklynews @star_weekly

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Terrific trio serve for 40 years As the saying goes, all good things come in threes, and this is certainly the case for the founding members of Craigieburn’s State Emergency Service (SES) unit who have marked their 40th year in the unit. Millicent Spencer caught up with the trio.

evin O’Callaghan, Paul Ledwich, and Alan Penaluna started the Craigieburn SES in late 1981. All hailing from different backgrounds the men joined the unit with a shared passion to help the community. Mr O’Callaghan helped form the unit after moving to Craigieburn in 1978 and realising there was no group who could go out and help people if something went wrong. “Prior to August, 1981, there was no SES in Craigieburn, just the CFA,” he said. “At the time a community group wanted to buy the jaws of life to use on the Hume Highway, and at the time the CFA weren’t allowed to do it. “We had to take the loan out to get the jaws of life and two local businessmen underwrote the loan.” After acquiring the jaws of life, the group focused its energy on road rescue on the Hume Highway having both the tools and skills to facilitate complex rescues. “When we first set up together, there were a lot of ex-military, scouting, and St John Ambulance people so there was a community base to start with,” Mr O’Callaghan said. “I was in the military and I had First Aid skills which I wasn’t using at the time and I wanted to do something. “We were originally set up to do road rescue on the Hume Highway and that’s been our primary role over all the years, but we also do things like windstorm damage, search and rescue.” For Mr Ledwich ,it was the variety of interesting tasks volunteers could do with the

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SES that intrigued him to join the Craigieburn unit shortly after Mr O’Callaghan. “I’d always wanted to do something for the community and I couldn’t find anything that would really suit me until the SES came

along,” Mr Ledwich said. “I saw an advertisement in the local newspaper that the SES was forming, and Kevin had happened to come around and see me one day after that, and he told me that the

training was starting … so I went[along]. “When I joined the SES, it was sort of a job for people who can do anything.” Six months later, paramedic Alan Penaluna joined the unit after moving into the area. “I’ve seen and done things that I’d never ever thought I’d see and do. You go places where very few people get to go,” he said. “Interestingly, a person asked me yesterday, if I had my time over again, would I do it all the same? And the answer is yes.” Recalling the most memorable rescue, both Mr O’Callaghan and Mr Penaluna named a truck rescue on May 16, 1963. “A truck collided on the highway, right off the road and turned on its side. The driver was trapped, he was hanging up in the tree. It took us nearly two and a half hours to get him out,” Mr O’Callaghan said. “That was an exceptional rescue because there were the best part of 25 people working on getting him out. “The chap lives in Queensland and he still sends us a Christmas card every year. That rescue was 30 years ago.” Over the last 40 years the men have seen significant changes in the community, from population growth to the changing faces of this now diverse suburb. “Craigieburn finished 200 metres down the road [from the SES] , it was just a little country place and everyone knew everyone,” Mr O’Callaghan said. “We found now we’re getting more members from the other cultural groups.” Mr Penaluna said one of the great joys of still being in the unit is seeing new people join.

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

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

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

crossing removal and the $2.1 billion Sunbury line upgrade,” Mr Bull said. “It means we will only need to close the line for an extended period of time once, rather than twice, resulting in less disruption and a level crossing-free Sunbury three years ahead of schedule. “This is a critical project that will improve safety and ease congestion in the heart of our community and it is time to get it done.” The Gap Road level crossing will be the fourth crossing removed on the Sunbury line and is one of 75 “dangerous and congested” level crossings in Melbourne to be gone by 2025. 12476330-CG03-21

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“You can teach the people that are coming through how to cope with situations and what to do to maintain a level head, which is probably the hardest thing to do with any job,” he said. While the community has drastically changed so too has technology, which the men agree is one of the bigger changes they have seen in their 40 years of service. “We used to get old trucks to convert them and they were pretty unreliable. Our first rescue truck was an old fire truck. Now we get issued brand new trucks by the state,” Mr O’Callaghan said. Mr Ledwich said: “The major changes I’ve seen is the training and the equipment that we use. I mean, when I first started, if we had to go up on somebody’s roof, we didn’t use a safety harness”. Having all been awarded their 40 year service medals the “original three” aren’t slowing down anytime soon. “I could quite easily rest on my laurels now and say I’ve done 40 years [but] what happens then? Do I just sit in a chair and twiddle my thumbs until I die,” Mr Penaluna said. “What I do now has changed over the 40 years because I’m not a young man anymore [but] I’m still fit enough to be able to do things and assist the community in different ways. “It’s (the SES) more for me a way of life.” Both Mr Penaluna and Mr O’Callaghan are still actively involved in the training aspect of the Craigieburn unit, and Mr Ledwich helps out with maintaining the uniform stock at head office. “Once you’ve done one rescue, it sort of hooks you,” Mr O’Callaghan said. “Although I don’t get out on the truck as much, I am the unit assessor … because of my qualifications I can test people for road rescue, navigation, and storm.” The three men all agreed that being a volunteer in the SES has given them skills and experiences to last a lifetime. “It’s like my second family. Very few people have really good best friends through thick

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and thin, that have lived the same experiences you have,” Mr Penaluna said. “Everyone helps everyone, so you build up a really strong friendship base. I will be on a rescue and I can think about what I need to use, and when I turn around Alan’s handing it to me,” Mr O’Callaghan said. SES chief operating officer Tim Wiebusch said the organisation is very proud of the three founding members of the Craigieburn unit. “Having known these members for around 30 years, in the course of volunteering with VICSES, Paul Ledwich, Kevin O’Callaghan, and Alan Penaluna have made an extraordinary contribution to their community whether through community education, or responding to requests for assistance,” he said. “Best of all they give the benefit of their leadership, technical skills, and experience, gained over four decades of responding to

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emergencies as mentors, to our new unit members at Craigieburn; for whom they are a constant source of support. “The unit still benefits today from the breadth and scope of their work, as do the communities across the wider Craigieburn area and throughout the country, where they have served.” While the last 40 years have been strong, Mr O’Callaghan said membership is dwindling. “I think the risk we’ve got at the moment is that the number of people we’ve got to the size of the area. Team members are just getting worn out,” he said. “We need to potentially double our number, we need about 80 active operators. “If we can get across to people the importance of helping the local community in that way I think that’s where we’re going to try and pick up the numbers through that.”

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My Place Melbourne Airport chaplain Martyn Scrimshaw tells Millicent Spencer about his unique role at the airport. What is your connection to Melbourne’s north-west? I have been the chaplain at the airport for five years. In my five years, I have had two good years before COVID. I was the chaplain through COVID and saw the devastation throughout the industry, and the bounce back in the last 12 months. . I also live close by in Epping which is great for when I get a call during the night. The chaplaincy provides 24-hour support to travellers and staff so we do get calls in the middle of the night. Recently we got a call for someone who had a heart attack and passed away in the terminal. We got called back to help the family. Tell us a bit more about what you do? My role is to provide spiritual and emotional support to passengers and staff. Everyday is different for my team but we usually drop our bags at the start of the day and begin our rounds. We go and visit the staff and say ‘G’day’. We bring a multi-faith approach to our chaplaincy, meaning any staff member can speak to us. We support people of no faith or all faiths. Our team is predominantly made up of Christians but we do have one Buddhist chaplain.

example, I recently got called by an airline to assist an elderly lady who was disorientated. She thought she had a flight out of Melbourne to Europe. I took her for a coffee and found out she had packed up without telling her family in Brisbane that she was coming to Melbourne for her flight to Europe. I managed to contact her family and we worked out it was still a few weeks until her flight to Europe was booked. After talking with the lady and her family we worked out she was happy to return to

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Brisbane to spend time with her family before flying to Europe. It was great to be able to find her family and reunite her with them. Where is your favourite local place to spend time? I couldn’t name one, but I definitely have a couple of favourite coffee shops which I take staff and travellers to for a cup of coffee or a hot chocolate. I just love being amongst retailers and going into our coffee shops and retail stores to have a chat with the staff.

Tell us something people would be surprised to know about you… I suppose people wouldn’t know about my hobby, but for the last seven years I have been a conductor for a brass band. I have just given that up as I was elected to be the president of the International Association of Chaplains for the next two years. I am looking forward to taking on the role of president and working with airports like JFK and Heathrow to grow the global vision of airport chaplaincy.

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Cuppa and craft Share or learn a craft over a cuppa at this social group for adults. It’s on Wednesdays, from 10am-noon, at Sunbury Neighbourhood House, 531 Elizabeth Drive, Sunbury. ■ www.sunburyhouse.com.au

Mural painting Just Another Agency is joining the Hume Youth Services Team to bring young residents, aged 12 to 18, an exciting art program this summer. Learn how to create a mural alongside an established artist on January 18, noon until 3pm at the Sunbury Youth Centre. Free and bookings required. ■ https://bit.ly/3B0xozb

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

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

Arts and games night Get creative at the Sunbury Youth Centre as part of an art and games night each Wednesday at the Sunbury Youth Centre, 3.30- 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. It’s at 51-53 Evans Street, Sunbury.

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

HarmoniX Vocal Company 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

Jacksons Creek Combined Probus Visit or become a new member of the Jackson’s Creek Combined Probus Club, gathering on the second Monday of each month at the Sunbury Football Club at 10am. Enjoy outings and meetings each month with a friendly group of men and women, and twice yearly trips away staying in cabins and caravans. ■ Doug, 5428 3317, or Teresa, 9746 3402

Craft and conversation If you’re a passionate crafter and want

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some company, why not head down to the Sunbury Library on Mondays at noon for the craft and conversation group. The program is free and open to people aged 15 years and older. ■ https://bit.ly/39BIu2O

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

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

Come have a chat Delve into deeper topics and enjoy intriguing conversations by joining the Table 8 Discussion Group. The key theme for the coming months will be kindness. The chats take place every Tuesday from 10.30-11.30am at Macedon Lounge, 40 Victoria Street, Macedon. ■ Carol, 0431 186 575

Family history and heritage society

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If you’ve got a hankering to learn more about Sunbury and even your own family history, why not check out the Sunbury Family History and Heritage Society, meeting at 1.30pm on the third Thursday of each month at the Sunbury Senior Citizens Centre, 8 O’Shanassy Street, Sunbury. ■ https://bit.ly/3jvM6oJ

The Sunbury Combined Probus Club meets every fourth Thursday of the month at the Sunbury Football Social Club at 10am. ■ Carmel, 0416 477 271

Toastmasters

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

Sunbury & Macedon Ranges Toastmasters helps its members develop their public speaking, communication and leadership skills. The group meets on the first and third Tuesday of each month, from 7.20-9.30pm, at the Sunbury Senior Citizens Hall. ■ vpm-4185@toastmastersclubs.org

Ladies probus

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The Woodlands Ladies Probus Club of Sunbury meets on the fourth Monday of each month at the Sunbury Bowling Club at 9.45 am. The club is based on fun, friendship and fellowship and enjoys monthly outings, an annual trip away and a lot of fun meetings. ■ Leonie, 0401 764 182

Sunbury Seniors meet on Mondays and Fridays at 8 O’Shanassy Street, Sunbury, from 10am-3pm. A variety of activities are offered – indoor bowls, cards, snooker, guest speakers, day excursions, subsidised lunches or just a cup of coffee and a chat. If you’re 55 or older and would like to make some new friends. ■ 0434 400 754

Rotary club

Sunbury Ladies Probus Club The Sunbury Ladies Probus Club meets at 9.30am on the fourth Wednesday of each month at the Sunbury Football Social Club rooms. The friendly group of women enjoy outings, film mornings, speakers and presenters, as well as special events like holidays and bus trips. New members are warmly welcomed. ■ Pat, 0433 789 754, or Sylvia, 0417 170 142

Probus Club Of Sunbury Join the Probus Club of Sunbury on the first Wednesday of the month at the Sunbury Football club at 9.30am. It’s a friendly men’s group open to all retired and semi-retired men. Enjoy morning tea and a guest speaker. Visitors and new members are welcome with a number of great events held each month. ■ Greg, 0417593035

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Year five pupils Ava and Clara with physical education teacher Kathryn McIntosh. (Damjan Janevski) O’Beirne, principal 298664_03 Krystine Hocking and Healthy Kids Advisor Christie

The pupils at Sunbury ’s Holy Trinity Catholic Primary are learning all about making meaningful changes to their food and drink choices , healthy habits for life. to help build Stephanie Alexander Foundation’s Healthy Kitchen Garden Kids Advisors have teamed up with state Vic Kids Eat Well moveme government’s nt to teach the philosophies of pleasurable food education. The Vic Kids Eat Well movement is a fresh opportunity for to the guidance of a schools to look health promoter like Hume’s Christie McIntosh to inspire children to make healthy create healthier environmchoices and be on board until 2024. ents – she will After the school signed up to Vic Kids Eat Well, Ms McIntos h participate in a health was invited to and physical education day expo, where children to make healthy she taught afternoon snacks like rice paper rolls. “Empowering children to choose their own vegetables and be hands on with preparing their food shows them what they are capable of,” she said.

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The federal governm ent Melbourne Airport Master has approved the 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. “Today’s approval does not indicate an approval of the future Plan for the proposed Major Development third a separate process subject runway, which is to assessment on its own merits against the requirements of the [Airports Act 1996],” Ms King said.

“As expected, many communities surround members of the Melbourne Airport to continue to provide ing the airport have made representations and third runway to explore noise and health regarding their views the governm measures to minimis on impacts. Melbourne Airport’ e Airport chief executiv ent. s proposed north-so e Lorie Argus said uth third runway project Cr Haweil said the and the impacts it will proposed north-south the updated master plan outlined a long have on their homes runway would impact term and lives. less residents than the vision for Melbourne Airport. “In providing today’s previously proposed “Key to this is construc east-wes approva t runway. l, I have indicated my concerns “Council has not seen which will improve the tion of a third runway, regarding some plan the approved master efficiency of the airfield aspects of the proposa by at this stage,” he said. introducing parallel l operations, while also to the existing runways – including changes “Council will continue allowing the airport and noise sharing and to cater for increase to advocate for mitigation arrangem Melbourne Airport and d ents.” the federal government demand,” Ms Argus said. Ms King said managem to meaningfully listen “Alongside the 2022 and respond to both ent of residents’ concerns would be an developing a sustaina Master Plan we are important consideration ours and our community’s submissions bility strategy, with in during the assessment a of the development plan, future assessment of the Major Develop the commitment to net zero (Scope 1 and 2) by expected to be submitte ment 2025, work Plan for the third runway.” under way on Scope d in early 2023. 3 emission Hume mayor Joseph A statemen reductio s n and a commitm t from Melbourne Airport ent to circular said it supported the proposed Haweil said council welcomed the approva l of the master plan, and economy principles including on runway, but asked it now plans to submit major infrastructure.” its proposal to build the ADVERTISEMENT

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Hyundai’s electric drive By Ewan Kennedy, Marque Motoring The Hyundai IONIQ 5 is a fully electric vehicle, that is it doesn’t work in tandem with a petrol or diesel engine. It’s is currently available in one grade in Australia, with the option of a rear-wheel single motor layout or a dual motor (rear and front) AWD. We feel that other models may follow later, but Hyundai Australia won’t comment on this. Time will tell …

Drivetrain The IONIC 5 RWD has a 72.6 kWh electric motor mounted at the rear that produces 160kW of power and 350 Nm of torque with a listed WLTP range of 451 km. The AWD version has motors at the front and rear with outputs of 225 kW and 605 Nm but less range, at 430 km. The shorter range is probably due to the testing method and may not happen in real life.

Styling The front of the car features two narrow glass strips, the top one with twin rectangular LED headlamps outside of orange turn indicators on either side and sensors and a camera in between. There’s a full-width string of LED daytime running lights beneath while at the bottom there is a pair of air flap that opens when needed to provide cooling to the various pieces of componentry above. On the side a diagonal crease runs from high in the front doors down to the base of the rear ones. The door handles sit flush against the doors and pop out when you unlock the car.

Interior Hyundai IONIQ 5 has a heated steering wheel, heated and ventilated front seats, heated rear seats and an adjustable centre console. The front seats are 12-way power adjustable and come with a ‘Relaxion’ (zero gravity) mode. Which is good for lying back and having a rest on a long country trip. Especially if you’re driving at night and feel tired. The IONIQ 5 has the very good rear legroom the sort that you get in a luxury vehicle. All seats are power adjustable with a memory function which can be set through the digital display screen. A vision glass roof with a powered sunshade is standard in both models. The charge point is at the right-rear of the car, with both AC and DC sockets. The cables are stored under the front bonnet and there’s a Vehicle to Load device which plugs into the car’s AC port at one end and a standard power plug at the other allowing for multiple uses including providing power to another electric vehicle. Full charge through a standard domestic power point is upward of 24 hours. A home / office charging wallbox will reduce charging time to around six hours. An ultra-fast charger can charge from 10 percent to 80 percent in about 18 minutes. It’s likely that in the not-too-distant future service stations will install these, and of course charge you to use them (excuse the joke). Thus, you can ‘refuel’ when you stop and have a light meal or simply walk around and stretch your legs.

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closest charging stations and a driving radius on how far the battery will allow the car to reach.

Infotainment The IONIQ 5 has two 12.3-inch screens embedded into a single panel. A digital instrument cluster in front of the driver and a Multimedia navigation unit in the centre. There are three USB ports at the front and two more at the rear with 12-volt sockets at the front and another in the boot. Wired-only Android Auto and Apple CarPlay compatibility is standard as well as wireless smartphone charging. Sound is through a BOSE eight-speaker premium audio system. Satellite navigation includesdetails of the

Safety Standard safety features include seven airbags; front and rear autonomous emergency braking; front and rear parking sensors; blind spot monitoring including camera coverage; lane departure warning; lane keep assist (which can be temporarily turned off; smart radar cruise control, rear cross-traffic alert; safe exit alert; rear seat occupant alert; driver inattention alert; and an interactive surround view monitor including a 360-degree overview; remote smart parking assist which allows the car to be moved remotely; and two

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Driving The driver’s seat is comfortable and supportive and the overall ambience of the interior sets the scene for an enjoyable travel experience. The driving position is fairly high. The chunky steering wheel feels great but does tend to obstruct the driver’s view of the instrument panel and the gear selector. We love driving electric vehicles at the best of times but the IONIQ 5 takes that enjoyment to an even higher level. It cruises effortlessly and with such a large amount of instant torque on offer it can accelerate sharply when needed. Smart regeneration braking to extend

range can be adjusted through steering wheel paddles including an i-Pedal feature which allows one-pedal driving.

Summar y No review of an EV can be complete without looking at the price / range equation. Electric vehicles are very expensive when compared to conventional vehicles, including hybrids. At $69,900 for the IONIQ 5 RWD and $77,500 for the AWD it sits at the higher end of the segment. Its range of up to 450 kilometres makes it more practical than many of its competitors. Standard warranty is five years with unlimited distance. There’s an eight-year, 160,000 km battery replacement warranty,

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Heelers overcome challenges in charge to top A challenging season on field hasn’t stopped Hanging Rock on field in the Gisborne and District Cricket Association Jensen Shield. The Heelers sit atop the table after 10 rounds, despite being thrown challenge after challenge in the early part of the season. Flooding in late October meant the club’s ground at Hanging Rock was out of action until after Christmas. It meant a lot of work behind the scenes to keep everyone involved and getting out on the field. Coach Jarrod Milsom said he was proud of how everyone at the club had responded. “It has been a massive year in terms of challenges,” he said. “We haven’t trained at our ground until last week and the first half of the year we were training at different places. “It’s been about keeping people engaged and playing cricket, so to be on the top of Jensen

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is pretty pleasing.” Milsom said the challenges they had faced had brought the side closer together. They’ve had to do training sessions in Gisborne, Kyneton, Lancefield and Sunbury. “It has been great for us, as it’s shown that

guys just want to play cricket and get together,” he said. “My message was we might not have been able to play games and train at home, but to be flexible and stick together.” The Heelers are undefeated through nine rounds, with one outright win, five first innings wins and three draws. Milsom said they had set high expectations for the side this season. “We are playing really well,” he said. “Our captain Brandon Nicholls has been outstanding with the bat and there’s three of us who have 10 wickets or more and a few more not far behind. “The depth is really strong and we’re playing really well. The goal for us this year was to finish in the top four and win the premiership.” Milsom said while the team had one less team than last season, the work they had done

New era for Redbacks

Romsey is aiming to have a women’s football side this year.

long term success. “The culture that we want to bring to the place, from when you arrive we want to have a fun environment,” Richardson said. “We want to be competitive and we want you to say at the end of it that, that experience was really, really worth while,

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By Tara Murray A new era is set to begin at Romsey with the Redbacks set to field a women’s football side for the first time. The Redbacks have been busy behind the scenes to start putting things together to form a side which will compete in the inaugural Riddell District Football League women’s competition. Nicole Stewart is one of the main drivers behind the side. Having played junior football in Gisborne, before playing elsewhere including Coburg last year, she’s keen to play in her own backyard. “I’m excited to start training and I’ve been going for a couple of runs to try and get my fitness back up and get ready. “I’ve played at a few different clubs before and I really haven’t found my forever club or anything like that. “My boyfriend plays here as well and I live here. It’s been a positive reaction.” Keen to get the side up and running, Stewart spoke with Michael Richardson, a long time coach and Romsey person. Richardson, who has coached both Maddy and Georgie Prespakis while they were at Romsey, was keen to get on board too. He’ll be part of the coaching panel, with that make up to hopefully be finalised in the next couple of weeks. “I reckon even when netball came on board, it was football to netball and it helped the club expand,” he said. “Your local sporting clubs should be for everyone in the town. This is another avenue that boys and girls who want to play sport, have the opportunity.” Reaction to the new team has been positive with a lot of people already getting on board. Stewart said they had about 17 players who had already committed and they were keen to get more on board. “We’ve got players of all ages,” she said. “We’ve got a couple over 30 and a fair few who have played before. “There’s a fair chunk of newbies who are starting out and I’m excited to get them into the game and teach them what they need to know. “Just come down and see what you think. I’m not putting too much pressure on people … we would love to get as many players as we can get.” Stewart said the idea of being in the first Romsey team and playing in the RDFL’s first women’s competition was pretty special. Melton, Kyneton and Mt Alexander are other teams already committed to the competition. Richardson and Stewart said they were keen to build a program that would have

giving younger players opportunities the last few years had paid off. The club’s junior program is growing with two under-11, an under-13, under-15 and under-17 teams. The Heelers will have the opportunity to play several games at home in the run home, after having to switch games earlier in the season. On Saturday, the Heelers beat Malmsbury. The Heelers made 5-244 from their overs, with Nicholls top scoring with 108. Malmsbury fell well short, bowled out for 110. In other results, Rupertswood beat Blackwood, Wallan was too good for Bacchus Marsh Lancefield beat the Sunbury Kangaroos and Diggers Rest Bulla beat St Anthonys.

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“We’re not so much worried about winning and losing, you’re better in August than when you started in February.” Training starts February 7. Anyone interested in playing contact Nicole on, 0497 381 002

Some of the best umpires from Melbourne’s north-west will step up to umpire both the Victorian Football League and NAB League competitions. AFL Victoria announced that 46 umpires from their Community Umpire Talent Academy in Victoria had graduated and promoted to officiate at Victorian state league level in 2023, across both male and female competitions. The crop includes four females – one each in the field and boundary groups, and two goal umpires. After the first full season of community football since 2019, the academy provided 100 umpires the opportunity to officiate the best under-15 boys and girls from country Victoria in the V/Line Cup in September, where state league umpire coaches from all three disciplines – field, boundary and goal – attended to scout out the next batch of state league umpires. From there, the graduates were selected for the next step in their careers and were given the news late last year. Fourteen umpire clubs in total are represented with an even split of seven each from the metropolitan and country regions. Several umpires were selected from the Essendon District, Western Region and Northern football leagues. There were also umpires selected from the Ballarat and Bendigo football leagues. The boundary umpires who were promoted were, Shaylee Anderson and Michael Court, both from the Bendigo league, Lachlan Bezzina, who is from the EDFL, Northern Football’s Luke Gonis, Ballarat Umpires’ Oliver Pearce and Brock Reid and WRFL’s Angus Cameron and Lachlan Smith. Field umpires Liam Dye and Jenna Green (both EDFL), Northern Football League’s Ned Walsh and the WRFL’s Shannon Van Boven have been promoted. On the goal umpire side of things, the EDFL’s Issa Mikhael, NFL’s Jackson Mansell and WRFL’s Bradley Heffernan-Benfield have graduated. AFL Victoria is encouraging anyone interested in umpiring to get involved. Details: play.afl/umpire. Tara Murray

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Wickets galore as the Roar and Glenroy meet It was a day for the bowlers in the Victorian Turf Cricket Association division 3 match between Sunbury and Glenroy. In the first two-day match of the season, clubs were greeted with hot conditions which had clubs looking at the rule book before play about the heat rule. Playing at home at Clarke Oval, there were plenty of wickets between the Roar and Glenroy, with the match evenly poised after day one. Sent in by Glenroy, the Roar struggled to get its innings going. After losing its first wicket with the score on 10, wickets continued to fall at frequent intervals. The Roar was bowled out for just 85 in the

44th over. Only two players of the top six scored double figures, with Lachlan Treweek top scoring with 20 after opening the batting. The wicket continued to give something for the bowlers as Glenroy went out to bat. Not for the first time, but Jason McGann gave the Roar a fighting chance to come away with the points. Glenroy struggled to be 5-45 at stumps on day one. McGann had three of those wickets for the Roar. Sunbury’s second XI is in a good position in its match against Glenroy. Glenroy was bowled out for 94, with the Roar sharing the wickets around with four players taking two wickets each.

In other division 3 matches, Caroline Springs has set Pascoe Vale Hadfield a solid target in their match. The Falcons made 8-231 from their overs. Werribee Centrals will need early wickets in their match against the Williamstown Imperials. The Centrals were bowled out for 168 in the 73rd over. Skipper Usman Ashraf top scored with 43. The Imperials will resume at 0-2. East Keilor is on top in its match with Sunshine Heights after a strong performance with the bat. East Keilor made 7-271 from its overs after being in trouble at 4-47. Amila Sandaruwan top scored with 98.

Diggers working hard By Tara Murray Diggers Rest Bulla has knuckled down on the training track and it’s paying off in the Gisborne and District Cricket Association McIntyre Cup. After an up and down start to the season, the Burras have won their last three games including beating East Sunbury on Saturday. Burras president Lindon Dowsett said the playing group had put in the extra yards in recent weeks. “The boys have been really good and they’ve won three in a row which is good,” he said. “I think the professionalism at training has really stepped up and they are doing extra hours and some are training three days a week. “There were a bit of faces in the mirror and looking at themselves. They’ve gone to another level and are working hard at the moment.” On Saturday, the Burras put in a real team performance with multiple contributors with both the bat and the ball. The Burras made 8-229 from their overs with Mulkapuge Lakshan top scoring with 53 as the middle order did most of the damage. Lachlan Wilkins was the only multiple wicket taker for the Thunder. After tumbling to 5-52 the task was always going to be tough for the Thunder. It would fall well short, bowled out for 166 in the last over. Caine Schofield top scored with 36 for the Thunder. Rhys Berry and Indika Massalage took three wickets each for the Burras. Dowsett, who watched some of the match as he’s on the side lines injured, said it was a really performance. “We batted really well and then we bowled and fielded well,” he said. “Ras [Batepola] has made runs this year and Mili [Sepala] has made a couple of scores as has Mass [Massalage]. If one or two don’t fire, another steps up and gets runs. “I’m a happy president at the moment.” The Burras now sit in fifth spot. They face the sixth placed Sunbury Kangaroos this week and the ladder leaders Gisborne and the following week. Dowsett said while they were concentrating on the Kangaroos clash, they were keen to face the Dragons and test where the side is really at. Off field, Dowsett said things were going really well with plenty of people getting back to the club. He said they were hopeful that the ground and room upgrades might be done by August or September by the latest, but they weren’t getting their hopes up. Meanwhile, Bacchus Marsh’s strong form as the Bulls got one back against Rupertswood on Saturday.

Diggers Rest’s Rhys Berry.

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Having lost the first clash between the two teams, the Bulls came out firing at home. Rupo won the toss and elected to bat in hot conditions, but struggled to get going, bowled out for just 98. Daniel Kavanagh top scored with 26 for Rupo, while Thomas Wardell was the pick of the bowlers, taking three wickets. While the Bulls lost an early wicket, it meant little as they easily chased down the runs. The Bulls finished 1-99 in 21 overs. James Lidgett continued his good form finishing 41 not out, while Brenton Payne finished 40 not out. Jarryd Vernon put on a show for Gisborne

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against Woodend. Vernon made a massive 178 as the Dragons made 9-279 from their 50 overs. Woodend fought hard, but were bowled out for 202. Warren Else top scored with 74 not out. Romsey skipper Ben Way was also in the runs, making 134 not out against Wallan. The Redbacks finished 6-268 from their overs after being in trouble at 5-22.Adam Frost finished with 92. The Magpies finished 9-204. Sunbury United accounted for the Sunbury Kangaroos in the other match.

Lachlan Treweek top scored on Saturday. (Jacob Pattison) 314678_11

Kangaroos on the hunt The Sunbury Kangaroos are on the hunt for a new women’s coach, with previous coach Ron Sikora making the move to a different club. The Kangaroos, who had two teams in the Essendon District Football League competition last season, announced on social media that Sikora had stood down from the senior coaching role after two years. “The Sunbury Kangaroos are disappointed to announce that Ron Sikora has stepped down from his position as senior women’s coach,” the post said. “Ron has been with us for two years and has worked tirelessly during this time to build up the women’s program at the Kangaroos. “We thank and appreciate the efforts of Ron during this time. Ron will always be welcomed around the club and we wish him well in his future endeavours.” The club last week advertised for a new coach seeking a highly motivated, well-organised and passionate individual with excellent leadership qualities to take on the role. The Kangaroos finished fifth in division 1 and bottom in division 2 last year. Sikora said it was a decision he had thought hard about. Sikora will still be involved in the EDFL in his new role. Just days after the announcement from the Kangaroos, Strathmore announced that Sikora would be their women’s coach this season. The Mores won the division 1 premiership last season and are set to play in the premier division this year. “After an extensive search and interview process, SFC welcomes Ron Sikora as our new senior women’s coach in premier division for 2023,” the club said on social media. Applications for the Kangaroos job close January 27. Details: mickstreiff@ outlook.com

Ron Sikora has stood down as Sunbury Kangaroos women’s coach. (Supplied)

Van Eldik joins the ranks at Melbourne Extreme Melbourne Extreme will have a slightly different look for next month’s Bowls Premier League competition, with Natasha Van Eldik replacing Carla Krizanic in the team. Krizanic has been part of the Extreme team since the start, but has made the decision to step away from bowls completely. The Commonwealth Games gold medallist last year made the decision to step away from international duties due to a young family. Van Eldik will step into the Club Sunbury franchise, joining Matt Flapper and Ali Forsyth who remain in the team. Van Eldik, who won Commonwealth gold alongside Krizanic, returns to the BPL competition after missing BPL16 through injury. “I’m over the moon and excited to play in the BPL again after a bit of disappointment having to miss the November one with a knee injury but we’re back bigger and stronger,” she said to the Bowls Australia website. “To be honest I’m really nervous, Carla is a great player in her own right and she has played and represented Sunbury so well, so I’ve got some big shoes to fill but being a good friend of hers I will take the opportunity with

Natasha Van Eldik (Bowls Australia)

both hands to try and do her and the team proud as well.” Krizanic, who calls Sunbury home, told the Bowls Australia website she was content with

her decision to step away from the event. She said she wouldn’t be a stranger to the Extreme side. “But I’m going back to work now and I’ve got

Highlanders celebrate

Sports shorts Bowls Club Sunbury had to settle for sharing the points with Armdale on Saturday in the Bowls Victoria weekend pennant, division 1, section 1. In the first round back after the Christmas break, the match between the Club Sunbury and Armadale was abandoned due to the heat rule, with the teams awarded nine points each. Club Sunbury remains in second spot, now 31 points behind Lilydale. Club Sunbury is on the road this week against Kingsbury, which sits just outside the top four.

By Tara Murray The young talent in the Central Highlands region continues to shine, with the Highlanders claiming a second straight Youth Premier League under-16 boys title. Having won the title in 2021-22, the team backed it up in December, with just one loss on the way to the win. With four players returning from last season’s premiership team, the Highlanders were keen to have another strong tournament, which concluded just before Christmas. James Dickinson was coach for a second straight year, while Sam Crea and James Doherty his assistant coaches. Dickinson said the group had come together really well. “It was a great effort for the boys,” he said. “It was a long trial process and they put it all together. “The four bottom age guys from the year before have just got better and better, as has the rest of the squad. “The few players from the year before were hoping to win it again, but junior representative cricket is about the development of the players as cricketers at a higher standard.” Dickinson said they went into the tournament with the mindset to bat aggressively, while having a simple bowling plan. He said fielding was also a big focus for them. The Highlanders won their four matches, before a slight hiccup. They won their last two to top their pool and win through to the grand final where they faced the Breakers. For a second straight year, the Highlanders won the toss in the grand final. They were bowled out for 217 with seven balls to spare. Co-captain Lachlan Hay and Aryan Sharma top scored with 39 apiece. Dickinson said it turned out to be a really good match. “We set a competitive target, which was hard to chase on that wicket,” he said. “It was pretty close the whole game, up until the last 10 overs. Co-captains Zane Attard and Lachie Hay brought themselves on and turned the game in our favour.” The Breakers were bowled out for 189 in

two young children at home so I can’t really put in the commitment to make sure that I’m playing well enough when the BPL will be on. “I love the Extreme too much to go in and not perform well so I’m happily going to step aside for Tash, she is more than capable of stepping into the role and I know that she will do a fantastic job. “I’ll certainly miss playing but I’m looking forward to supporting them instead and I’m now officially their biggest fan.” Extreme team manager Marc Bullows said they understood why Krizanic was stepping away from the side and had nothing but praise for her. “We thank Carla for being a great ambassador of Club Sunbury on the national stage,” he said. “We totally understand and support her situation and we wish her all the luck in her future. “We look forward to watching Natasha represent Extreme with the boys as we strive to take home the ultimate prize in the BPL and have no doubt with her resume, Tash will be a huge asset for the team.” Tara Murray

GDCA Riddell and Gisborne couldn’t be split on Saturday in the Gisborne and District Cricket Association Johnstone Shield. After winning the toss, the Bombers made 7-218 from their 40 overs. The match went down to the wire, with the Dragons bowled out for 218 with an over to spare, meaning the game ended in a tie. In other results, Macedon beat Aintree, Bacchus Marsh beat Eynesbury and Sunbury United was too good for Kyneton. Bacchus Marsh sits top of the ladder, ahead of Kilmore, Kyneton and Aintree.

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Central Highlanders winning under-16 team

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the 48th over, meaning a second straight title for the Highlanders. Darcy Aitken, Attard and Hay finished with two wickets each. Hay, who played his junior cricket with Gisborne, was named player of the match, with Dickinson saying Attard, Aitken and Sharma all had good games. It’s been a few big weeks for Hay who plays for Footscray in Victorian Premier Cricket. “He is a star in the making,” Dickinson said. “He made his second XI debut before Christmas and made 40. “He bowled some really good overs.”

Woodend’s Callum Large, Macedon’s Joe Barham, Gisborne’s Riley Leedham, Bacchus Marsh’s Aussie McIlwaine and Wallan’s Hamish Mulavey-Clark were also in the Highlanders team. Dickinson said now many of the players would look to play some more senior local cricket or head down to Melbourne to further their careers. “We’ve been lucky the last few years,” he said. “We had the Lalor cousins last year and we’re blessed to have them in the region. “The Ballarat, Gisborne and Castlemaine regions are really strong at the moment.”

Reigning Riddell District Netball League premiers Diggers Rest are on the hunt for an A-grade coach. Pam Strong stood down at the end of last season, having guided the club to A and B-grade premierships. Anyone interested can contact netball coordinator Teagan Dowsett on 0403 348 917. The Burras’ netball pre-season starts on January 30.

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