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Harriet finds a new home Staff at a Lancefield animal sanctuary have had their hearts captured by a seven-week-old goat they received under dire circumstances. The baby goat named Harriet, arrived at Edgar’s Mission a couple of weeks ago after being given to a pound. The sanctuary’s founder, Pam Ahern, said Harriet was rehomed at the mission due to her health issues. “Harriett was born with a congenital condition that afflicts the ligaments in her front legs, causing them to over-flex,” she said. “Harriet would not have survived if kindness had not found her.” Ms Ahern said two colourful splints were put on Harriet’s front legs and time is now the remedy for her recovery. “We must now wait to see if surgery is required to help the little lass fully be the author of her own life,” she said. “She’s having a ripper life now.” Ms Ahern said Harriet likes to follow her around the sanctuary and has made friends with the other animals. “She goes around and says hello to all the different animals, and [they] are so curious of her,” she said. “She is magical.”

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Nazi stickers labelled ‘sick’ By Zoe Moffatt A recent spate of neo-Nazi stickers and graffiti placed on council buildings across Sunbury has been referred to police. A member of the public questioned Hume council about the stickers during the March 27 council meeting, asking what action council was taking. The resident said the neo-Nazi graffiti and stickers were “targeting LGBT youth groups by being placed on council buildings”. Speaking at the council meeting, city services and living director Hector Gaston said council had referred the matter to police.

He said the stickers and graffiti had been placed on council buildings, including the Sunbury Youth Centre. “Council actively removes any such graffiti or stickers from council facilities when and if it occurs,” Mr Gaston said. A council spokesperson said council became aware of stickers on the Sunbury Youth Centre on January 22. Sunbury Police confirmed no arrests had been made and that the investigation was ongoing. The issue was addressed by Jackson’s Creek Ward councillor Jarrod Bell in a TikTok on January 24.

Cr Bell said the video was a call out to the people who thought it was appropriate to put the stickers on buildings in Sunbury. “These messages are simply not acceptable in modern Australia, and they’re not acceptable in Sunbury,” Cr Bell said. “This sick … and unacceptable bigotry and racism and hate is something that I do not accept and I know … the majority of our community do not accept.” Cr Bell said there were more stickers on the Centerlink building up the road and he would rip them all down. “If you think this, you do not represent modern Sunbury, modern Hume, modern

Victoria, or modern Australia, you are irrelevant,” he said. Anti-Defamation Commission chairman Dr Dvir Abramovich said putting the stickers on a council building was a “hate crime”. “The voices of evil are out in force, and we should be deeply concerned that white supremacist groups with an agenda of violence and murder, are actively operating in Sunbury,” he said. “These are not just stickers — it is a frontal assault on our values, and when this type of cruel vandalism comes into full view, it reminds us that there are hardcore bigots in our midst.”

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Council weighs up fireworks law By Zoe Moffatt A Macedon Ranges resident who started a petition last year to ban fireworks in regional areas said a draft law currently being considered by council should ban them completely. Emily Bannister, who owns Springfield Equestrian Park, said she wanted to see fireworks banned in the Ranges, not just restricted. “To be completely honest I’d like to see fireworks be completely banned in Macedon Ranges,” she said. “It’s not that I dislike fireworks, I just don’t

think they’re appropriate in regional areas.” Council is considering three options for a new local law to control fireworks. The first option would ban fireworks completely. The second options is for owners or occupiers to get a permit for fireworks. The third option is to allow fireworks on properties, provided they are low noise, do not cause a nuisance, do not endanger animals, are not conducted more than four times a year, not used in fire danger periods, not used before noon or after 9.30pm and not within 500 meters of boundaries with livestock.

Ms Bannister said while council has included an option to require fireworks to be low noise, they can still cause horses to react. “Horses can run wildly around,” she said. “Something like a firework can startle them to run through a fence.” Romsey resident and fellow campaigner Michelle Downes agrees with Ms Bannister and said she knows of horses put down because of injuries caused when they have been spooked by fireworks. Ms Downes said fireworks are a nuisance and endanger animals. “Of course they cause a nuisance, they cause

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LGBTQ+ empowerment group WayOut celebrated diversity with Trans Day of Visibility on Friday, March 31. WayOut, which runs LGBTQ+ groups in Sunbury and the Macedon Ranges, said Trans Day of Visibility is about elevating the voices of the transgender diverse and non-binary communities. Health promotion officer Rhani Dean-Talbett said the day is about “standing up against anti-trans groups and bigotry.” “Anti-trans sentiments and groups have got a really negative and draining impact on trans communities,” she said.

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“It’s so important to have these safe and affirming spaces for young people to come to live really authentically and be surrounded by people whose journeys and identities reflect their own,” Ms Dean-Talbett said. “That reduces social isolation [and] increases social inclusion, and we know that there’s huge health and wellbeing benefits to having those safe spaces.” Following the anti-trans rally in Melbourne on March 18, Ms Dean-Talbett said it is

a huge nuisance,’ she said. “To me all of these clauses are incongruous … of course [fireworks] endanger animals, that’s all you need to know.” Ms Downes said since the petition was created about four months it has attracted almost 5000 signatures calling for the council to ban fireworks on private properties. It will be presented to council as a letter during the consultation period. Feedback on the draft law is now open. “We’re very grateful they have put out a draft asking for the community’s opinion,” Ms Downes said.

important to have days of celebration. “We know that when trans people’s lives are used as a political battleground, it can be very distressing for people,” she said. “Having days where we’re raising visibility and celebrating trans communities is incredibly important as an antidote for all the distressing content.” Details: https://bit.ly/3z91cIp

Hume council has voted to refuse a planning permit for a transfer station and dwelling in Bulla. At a meeting on Monday, March 28, council rejected the development as the applicant did not provide enough information and the proposal did not meet the condition that the land must not be used to collect, store or process used construction materials. The application proposed to use 80 Blackwells Lane, Bulla, to build a transfer station, a new dwelling and to convert the existing dwelling into an office. Jacksons Creek Ward councillor Jarrod Bell said the development did not fit the council’s planning scheme and was not appropriate. “When applications come to us and they are clearly not fit for purpose and they don’t do the job that we need them to do, it is only right that we say no,” Cr Bell said. Deputy mayor Karen Sherry agreed with Cr Bell and said it was a “no brainer” to reject the plan. “You cannot put a waste transfer station in the Green Wedge Zone,” Cr Sherry said. “Although you can put a residential dwelling [there], you can’t put a transfer station.” The officer’s report said the application was not advertised but the surrounding community became aware of the proposal after unauthorised activities were carried out on the site. After the proposal became public, 27 objections were lodged with council.

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Call to broaden behaviour laws By Zoe Moffatt Hume Councillor Trevor Dance said proposed legislation to tackle badly behaved councillors does not address the issue. The state’s peak body for council staff, Local Government Professionals (LGPro), proposed legislation last month, which could suspend councillors for up to three years for bad behaviour. Cr Dance said while he welcomes tougher penalties for bullying behaviour by councillors, he was concerned the changes did not address many of the issues.

“I have been calling for and will continue to call for legislation that protects both employees of the council and the elected council members from bullying, regardless of whether the perpetrator or victim is employed or elected,” Cr Dance said. When contacted for comment Hume council said it “welcomes LGPro exploring new legislation to provide greater protections for both councils and councillors alike.” “However due to the ongoing VCAT appeal being undertaken involving Cr Trevor Dance and Hume City Council, no further comments can be made at this time,” council said.

LGPro wrote to Local Government Minister Melissa Horne about addressing the culture and conduct issues in Victoria’s councils. It said councillor misbehaviour needs to be addressed through multiple measures, including; education, training, mentoring, as well as promoting “greater understanding of fundamental aspects of good governance”. “We believe there is a perception outside of this employee group that local government executives have more authority to act on councillor misconduct than they do under law, resulting in the issue’s longevity.” the letter stated.

“This issue is a legal limitation, and thus we are providing an in-depth case for legislative change with amendments and guidelines that are ready to be acted upon.” LGPro also said extraordinary cases of poor behaviour leads to expensive workcover claims, reputational damage and dysfunction “[Ultimately the] loss of the dedicated talent of local government professionals who leave the sector.” Cr Dance said while change is desperately needed the problem is more complex and requires a holistic approach to cover elected officials and employed staff.

Hop into Gisborne fun The Gisborne Easter Festival is back for another year, with over 800 children set to participate in the Easter egg hunt. The event will take place on Saturday, April, 8, from 10am to 4pm, at 60 Aitken Street Gisborne, and tickets to enter the hunt are available for $15. Volunteer Emma Dwyer said they have sold more than 400 tickets already this year. “We had 500 tickets last year and [they all] sold before the day, so we had to increase [the tickets] this year,” she said. “We don’t get any council or government funding [and] any profit that is made is going to the Gisborne food bank. “I’d love to hit the target of 800 [tickets sold].” Ms Dwyer said there will be egg hunts for all ages, including adults and children with special needs. “We will be using Darrell Lea chocolate

and hollow eggs for the younger children for safety measures.” The festival will also include carnival rides, free activities, stall vendors and live entertainment with local talent. There will be egg and spoon races, sack races, colouring in competitions, plaster painting and arts and craft, Ms Dwyer said. “We tried to keep it local and all vendors are from a close vicinity to Gisborne,” she said. “They’ll be selling a variety of products, from Easter goods and leather goods to homewares and food. “Local musicians will be performing, with Denzil playing the keyboard in the morning and Dj Hannah performing in the afternoon.” Details: https://bit.ly/3KiRdXy Zoe Moffatt

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Concept design for the new-look Gap Road level crossing. (Supplied)

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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Correction A story in Star Weekly on March 28 incorrectly stated Malmsbury Cricket Club did not have access to a PO Box in the town because its lease had lapsed last year following the death of the club president. Instead, a committee member cancelled the box about 10 years ago and transferred all MCC mail to a PO Box at Kyneton. That same committee member died last year and was not the club president. The club has been on waiting list for a PO Box at Malmsbury Post Office since December 2022, with confirmation of a box scheduled for March-April this year, in line with the annual renewal of PO Box leases. Residents without a PO Box or on a waitlist can continue to access their mail with over the counter collection during operating hours.

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Slam dunk for Lesley Lesley Thomas has been lauded for her 46 years of service to the Sunbury Basketball Association. Ms Thomas, who is the association’s vice president and a life member, was presented with three awards on Sunday, March 26, when the association had its first senior home game of the season. She was presented with the 2022 Big V Volunteer of the Year Award, a match day ball for refereeing, and recognition of her 46 years of service to the association. Ms Thomas said she was surprised and honoured to receive the awards. “I knew I was getting the Big V award but that’s all I thought it was,” she said. Ms Thomas said she has been involved with

basketball since she was 13 and is very proud to see the game expanding. “I just get a whole lot of enjoyment out of it,” she said. “The highlight for me is going to a stadium and seeing all the kids playing [basketball]. I think we’re doing something right, keeping the kids off the streets and getting them [involved].” Ms Thomas said she had to play against adults when she started as a teenager because there was no junior competition. “I started playing at the Royal Melbourne showgrounds in the dog pavilion,” she said. “There were no juniors comps so I played against adults from the start.”

There will be temporary lane closures and overnight works in Horne and Evans streets until April 13 to continue work on the Gap Road Level Crossing Removal Project. Overnight construction on the project will take place from 7pm to 7am on April 6. Daytime construction will take place from 7am to 6pm each night on April 6, 10 and 13. Details: https://bit. ly/3LU2Xkj

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Learning to understand autism April 2 is annually recognised as Autism Awareness Day, but since the day’s inception in 2007, there has been a push to move away from awareness and focus on understanding, as Zoe Moffatt discovers.

hen 11-year-old Tilly learnt she had autism, she remembers feeling relieved. The Bacchus Marsh girl was diagnosed when she was eight years old but wasn’t told about the diagnosis for one year. She remembers feeling frustrated with herself on the day she learnt she had autism. “I was getting really upset because I was getting mad at myself for some reason,” she said. “[When I was told] I felt relieved.” Tilly, who plays the piano, goes to swimming lessons and wins little athletics competitions in her spare time, said she wished there were a few things people understood about autism. “I want people to know that telling someone that they don’t look autistic isn’t a compliment,” she said. “I mean, how is an autistic person supposed to look and is it that bad? It’s called a hidden disability for a reason, because you can’t see it, doesn’t mean it doesn’t exist.” For Mathew Le Nepveu, 25, who was diagnosed with autism when he was four years old, autism means a different way of thinking. “I think autism makes an individual special,” he said. “For myself, I have my struggles, but I also have my strengths … I feel like in certain areas … I’m a lot more passionate or more determined. “I feel like being autistic is a way of thinking differently and being passionate, and I think that’s something that can be really celebrated.” Since leaving school Mathew has moved to Ballarat from his home in Woodend, and currently works for IBM after getting hired

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through a neurodiversity company. Mathew said he felt people misunderstood his diagnoses as a weakness. “I think for me personally, what I always kind of thought people got wrong about me was that … being autistic was a weakness,” he

said. “I think a lot of people thought just because I struggle a bit with eye contact or face-to-face chatting … those soft skills … it can be taken [that I’m] not as good as someone that’s not on the spectrum.

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Matthew said since growing older, he has become more comfortable with his diagnosis. “I’m not shy to admit that I’m autistic,” he said. “I used to be [shy about it] as a little kid to be honest, but I think now I feel more comfortable with talking about that, and being identified as someone who’s on the spectrum.” Matthew’s mother, Fiona Le Nepveu, lives in Woodend and is the president of the Macedon Ranges Autism Network. Before Matthew was diagnosed, Fiona said she knew a little bit about autism through her work as an occupational therapist. “Matthew as a baby developed OK for a little while … until he was about 18 months old,” Fiona said. “He essentially stopped talking and retreated into his own world, I guess is the best way to say it.” Matthew’s diagnosis came a few years later and Fiona and her husband were invited to be a part of a 20-week education program. “We [would] have individual sessions and group sessions, and that taught us so much about what autism was and how we could support Matthew.” Fiona went on to meet other parents whose children had been diagnosed and from that the Macedon Ranges Autism Network was born. Through this network and support groups, Fiona said she would still like to see more awareness of autism, along with understanding. “I think we still have to push that awareness and I guess, awareness and understanding can come together,“ she said. Fiona said tat having great awareness and

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understanding will help people to know that while autism can exacerbate feelings of anxiety, depression and worry, they are separate diagnoses with different treatments. “If we understand autism, then we can understand that anxiety is actually a separate treatable condition, depression is a separate treatable condition, and we do need to support all of those different diagnoses,“ she said. “If we make just simple accommodations and understanding, then the world doesn’t have to be as [much as] a scary or confronting place. “Autistic people have so much to offer.” Fiona said she wanted to highlight the importance of educating and supporting parents and carers of children with autism. “The evidence is that if you educate parents, and if you provide support to parents when children are young, that the outcomes for the whole family are better and there’s really good research and evidence around that,” she said. “Parenting an autistic child … is a different set of skills and supporting parents is really important.” Details: https://www.autismspectrum.org. au/

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A show to remember Diggers Rest Primary School held its 2000 piece art exhibit on Thursday, March 30. The Great Glow Show art exhibit included work from all pupils at the school. Diggers Rest art teacher, Taryn Paterra said she wanted to create a glow in the dark disco cave with fluorescent works of art. “The kids [entered] four pieces of art each, with 3D glow worms, disco balls, neo clay sculptures, paintings and more,” Ms Paterra said. “We have over 400 kids … so the event [featured] over 2000 art pieces.” This art exhibition will be the final celebration of the art room before it gets demolished and the class moves into the new art room in the specialist hub. Diggers Rest Primary pupils were proud to show their pieces for the exhibition.

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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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“As expected, many The federal governm communities surround members of the Melbourne Airport ent to continue to provide Melbourne Airport Master has approved the made representations ing the airport have explore noise and third runway to and health measures regarding their views Plan, but was firm the governm to minimise in saying it has yet on impacts. Melbourne Airport’ Airport chief executiv ent. to give approval to s proposed north-so e Lorie Argus said the development plan of uth Cr Haweil said the a proposed third runway, third runway project and the impacts proposed north-south the updated master plan outlined a long it will runway would citing residential noise have on their homes and lives. term vision for Melbourne concerns. impact less residents Airport. than the Infrastructure, “In providing today’s previously proposed “Key to this is construc Transport, east-wes approva t Regiona runway. l, I have Development and Local l “Council has not which will improve the tion of a third runway, Government Minister indicated my concerns regarding efficiency of the airfield Catherine King approved some plan at this stage,” seen the approved master by introduc aspects of the proposa ing parallel operatio he said. the master plan on l Monday, November 14. ns, while also to the existing runways – including changes “Council will continue allowing the airport and noise to cater for increase to advocate for sharing and Melbour “Today’s approval mitigation arrangem d demand,” Ms Argus ne Airport and the federal does not indicate ents.” said. government an approval of the future Ms King said managem to meaningfully listen “Alongside the 2022 and respond to both ent of residents’ ours Plan for the proposed Major Development concerns would be developing a sustaina Master Plan we are and our community’s an third submissions in the bility strategy, with a separate process subject runway, which is during the assessme important consideration future assessme commitment a nt of the development nt to assessment on its own merits against plan, Plan for the third of the Major Development 2025, work to net zero (Scope 1 and 2) by expected to be submitte the requirements of under way on Scope runway.” d in early 2023. the [Airports Act 1996],” 3 emission Hume A statemen reductio s mayor n and a commitm Ms King said. Joseph 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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Neighbourhood garden group Budding gardeners are invited to drop in, check out the progress and join the volunteer team developing the productive front garden at Sunbury Neighbourhood House. All skill sets welcome. Next working bee Saturday, April 15, 10am-12.30pm, 531 Elizabeth Drive, Sunbury. ■ www.sunburyhouse.com.au

Sunbury Art Society The Sunbury Art Society meets each Friday and Saturday from 10am to 3pm up at the Boilerhouse, Jackson’s Hill, to paint or draw over a cuppa with other like minded people. ■ Ken, 0407 062 568 or Robyn, 0438 383 639.

Lego Club Drop in sessions for primary school age children, Wednesdays 3.30pm-5pm during school term. Children must have a caregiver with them at all times. Lego, tea and coffee are provided. Gold coin appreciated. Sunbury Neighbourhood House, 531 Ellizabeth Drive Sunbury. ■ www.sunburyhouse.com.au

Creative Arts Exhibition CWA Central Highlands Group welcomes members, friends, family and the community to the exhibition which will take place at the Mechanic’s Institute in Lancefield on Saturday 29 and Sunday 30 April. Entry to the Exhibition is $5, with children under 16 free.

Repair Café Sunbury Head along for a cuppa and some skill sharing on how to repair broken household items, preventing landfill and promoting kindness. Runs every third Saturday of the month, 10am to 12.30pm at the Sunbury Neighbourhood House. 531 Elizabeth Drive, Sunbury. Bring your instrument or your voice to a social group for adults, all skill sets welcome. Wednesdays 9am-noon, at Sunbury Neighbourhood House, 531 Elizabeth Drive Sunbury. ■ www.sunburyhouse.com.au

Local camera club The Macedon Ranges Photographic Society is your local camera club for friendship, photographic outings, workshops, guest presenters, competitions and more. Meetings on the first Tuesday of the month, followed by the next Monday. Doors open at 7pm, meeting starts at 7.30pm. Dromkeen 1012 Kilmore Rd, Riddells Creek. ■ www.macedon-ranges-photography.org. au

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. ■ Lesley, 0484 691 226

Village connect Enjoy free coffee and cake while connecting with fellow Macedon Ranges residents over 55 years old. Happening on Tuesdays and Thursday at cafes across the municipality. ■ https://bit.ly/3AMUrxm, or 5422 0262

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Jacksons Creek Combined Probus Visit or join the club which gathers on the second Monday of each month at the Sunbury Football Club at 10am. Enjoy outings, meetings and trips away. ■ Doug, 5428 3317, or Teresa, 9746 3402

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. ■ 0491 174 550, or email rebecca.lees@scchc.org.au

HarmoniX Vocal Company All-male singing group happening on Thursday, 7- 9.30pm in Sunbury, with a mixed choir, DynamiX Vocal Company, rehearsing Tuesday. 7-9.30pm. Rehearse

Arts and games night Get creative at the Sunbury Youth Centre each Wednesday from 3.30pm to 5.30pm. The free program is for people aged 12 to 18 years old, at 51-53 Evans Street, Sunbury.

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

Sunbury Seniors Sunbury Seniors (55 or older) 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. ■ 0434 400 754

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

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Chill Out Sunbury is a free event for 12 and 18 years old to participate in activities such as trivia, games, and more. Happening every Wednesday, 3.30-5.30pm at the Sunbury Youth Centre, 51-53 Evans Street. ■ https://bit.ly/3lmVgVh

The Sunbury Ladies Probus Club meets at 9.30am on the fourth Wednesday of each month at the Sunbury Football Social Club rooms. ■ Pat, 0433 789 754, or Sylvia, 0417 170 142

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 visitors and new members, with a number of great events held each month. ■ Greg, 0417 593 035

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Delve into deeper topics and enjoy intriguing conversations by joining the Table 8 Discussion Group. Chats on every Tuesday from 10.30-11.30am at Macedon Lounge, 40 Victoria Street, Macedon. ■ Carol, 0431 186 575

Cool Changes will be holding a free event, with afternoon tea provided on Sunday, May 7, from 1.30pm to 4pm at Riddells Creek Neighbourhood House. The event will include tips and advice on effective, affordable solutions to reduce energy bills. ■ https://www.trybooking.com/CGWTJ

The Woodlands Ladies Probus Club of Sunbury meets on the fourth Monday of each month at the Sunbury Bowling Club at 9.45 am. ■ Leonie, 0401 764 182

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history, come along to meetings 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

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

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

Family History and Heritage Society If you’ve got a hankering to learn more about Sunbury and your own family

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Toastmasters 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.

CWA Woodend Eves The CWA Woodend Eves Branch is part of the Central Highlands group and meets every 3rd Tuesday at 7pm at the Woodend Neighbourhood house. All women are welcome. ■ cwawoodendeves@gmail.com

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The Boer War took place in the area that is now what country?

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Who did artist Salvador Dalí collaborate with on the films Un Chien Andalou and L’Age d’Or?

In what year was the first King James Bible published: 1522, 1611, 1619 or 1699?

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5. Awer Mabil and which fellow Socceroos teammate scored in the first half of Australia's international friendly against Ecuador on Friday?

15. Which TV host came under fire for making a border security joke about South Australia?

3. Who won the AFL's NAB Rising Star award last year?

6. Which Women's Premier League cricket team took out the championship?

17. How many years had it been since Carlton beat a reigning premier team prior to their win against the Cats in round two?

4. 2017 was which female tennis player's last win at the Australian Open?

7. The Browns and the Cavaliers play out of which US city in the NFL and NBA respectively? 8. How many sets of brothers took the field at the same time in Geelong's loss to Carlton in the second round of the AFL season? 9. When did the Parramatta Eels last win an NRL premiership? 10. Which A-League Men's team has won the most titles? 11. What is considered to be the national sport of Australia? 12. In basketball, what is a triple double? 13. Lleyton Hewitt is married to which former Home and Away star? 14. Where did the sport curling originate from?

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20. Which surfing star announced they would be retiring after the World Surf League event at Bell’s Beach?

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Mazda CX-30 is a quality drive By Alistair Kennedy, Marque Motoring The Mazda CX-30 is a small-medium SUV that squeezes into the space between the company’s original SUVs, the compact CX-3 and the mid-sized CX-5. Between them, these three vehicles accounted for around 55 per cent of total Mazda sales in 2022 and were a major factor in the brand being locked solidly into second place behind Toyota in total sales. Adding to the mix is the MX-30 which shares the same platform as the CX-30, but with a sleeker design. All models have an EV component, either petrol/electric hybrid or pure electric. The CX-30 comes with five equipment levels, in ascending order: Pure, Evolve, Touring, Astina and Touring SP. Prices range from $30,210 for a manual Pure FWD through to $48,310 for an X20 Astina AWD mild hybrid. On-road costs need to be added.

Styling CX-30 has quite a conservative design which is likely to appeal more to owners at the older end of the age-scale. Our test car was Snowflake White, one of eight colour choices, and it didn’t really do justice to the look of the car compared to some of the brighter options. The shape of the CX-30 is similar to the Mazda3 hatch but taller, more ground clearance and a sportier profile that’s almost coupe like. At the front there are swooping headlamps flanking a large black version of the current Mazda family grille with an attractive textured fill. All variants get daytime running lights, LED in the Astina, halogen in the others The CX-30 Pure that we tested came with 16-inch alloy wheels, all higher-grade models roll on 18s. At the rear there are wraparound tail-lights, small roof spoiler, twin exhaust pipes and more black plastic in the bumper. Eight colours are available, three of which are metallic are costed options.

Interior Entry is relatively easy and the seats are supportive and comfortable. The steering wheel is height and reach adjustable and, even in the base level Pure, has leather wrapping as does the gear lever. The dashboard isn’t as expansive as others in the segment but is well laid out with an8.8-inch screen embedded into the top of the dash. A big plus for us is the use of physical knobs for adjusting air conditioning and audio breaking away from the growing trend of locating these in the screen. Pure and Evolve have black cloth seats, the others have two different grades of leather as well as an optional pure white. Pure has manual front seats, all others have 10-way powered adjustment for the driver. Versatile storage includes a good-sized centre console, and a space below the fascia thanks to the uptake of an electric parking brake, plus big door bins. In the back, CX-30 has good headroom but legroom for taller passenger could be a problem. The smallish centre-rear seat is not unusual in this size class in that it’s hampered for footroom by the central tunnel.

Infotainment The 8.8-inch centre screen - note that it’s not a touchscreen - in the CX-30 has sharp resolution and has the new Mazda Connect system controlled by a rotary dial and accompanying buttons, situated on the centre console. It’s large enough and within easy reach of the driver to minimise the amount of time taken away from looking at the road ahead. The system engages Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Bluetooth pairing and DAB+ digital radio. All variants get satellite navigation. There are two USB sockets in the centre storage box.

Safety Mazda has a long-standing and admirable

AT A GLANCE MODEL RANGE 2.0 G20 Pure FWD: $30,210 (manual), $31,210 (automatic) 2.0 G20 Evolve FWD: $32,910 (automatic) 2.0 G20e Evolve M FWD: $36,660 (automatic) 2.0 G20 Touring FWD: $36,810 (automatic) 2.0 G20 Touring SP FWD: $38,610 (automatic) CX-30 is built to Mazda’s usual high quality. (Pictures: Suppiled)

focus on safety and this continues in the CX-30 which achieved one of the highest ANCAP crash scores to date, with 99 per cent in adult occupant protection. All variants come with a comprehensive list of safety features including seven airbags, autonomous emergency braking in both forward and reverse, blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, adaptive cruise control with stop/go, lane-keep assist, traffic sign recognition, rear parking sensors, reversing camera and an advanced speed assist system. The higher-spec models add surround-view cameras, cruising and traffic support (traffic jam assist), front cross-traffic alert, driver monitoring and front parking sensors

Driving The 2.0-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine misses the sharpness of the turbocharger that a number of its competitors provide. On the positive side, the six-speed automatic works smoothly with the power and torque available

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to it. Mazda’s new-generation Skyactiv Vehicle Architecture contributes towards excellent ride quality and interior sound levels. Coarse-chip surfaces do increase noise levels although not to the same extent as others in this class. Handling is accurate and the steering wheel provides the right amount of feedback. Cornering is accurate enough, but this is not a sports sedan, and is certainly not planned to be one. Fuel consumption on our test route sat in the nine to ten litres per hundred kilometres in suburban, motorway and rural segments. It dropped to just over the claimed 6.5 L/100km.

2.5 G25 Touring FWD: $38,310 (automatic) 2.5 G25 Touring SP FWD: $40,110 (automatic) 2.0 G20 Astina FWD: $41,810 (automatic) 2.5 G25 Astina FWD: $43,310 (automatic) 2.5 G25 Touring AWD: $40,310 (automatic) 2.5 Touring SP AWD: $42,110 (automatic) 2.5 G25 Astina AWD: $45,310 (automatic) 2.0 X20 Astina AWD: $48,310 SPECIFICATIONS Mazda CX-30 G20 Pure 2.0-litre FWD five-door wagon

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

The CX-30 was the first Mazda model to adopt the two-digit suffix which was introduced to highlight the brand’s aim of pushing into the premium segment and competing against the big-name Europeans. It will be joined shortly by the all-new XC-60 and XC-90 larger SUVs.

The CX-30 is a pleasant car to ride in and to drive. It’s built to Mazda’s usual high quality with a semi-premium feel, neat styling and, though not the cheapest in its class, offers good value for money.

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Gisborne’s young team is exhibiting good signs Gisborne came away with its first point of the FV state league 4 west season, after a late goal denied it a win. The young Sky Blues outfit was tested against Moonee Ponds after taking the lead in the first half through Tyson Lopez. Despite their best efforts, the relentless pressure from Moonee Ponds paid off as it scored in the final minute to secure a 1-1 result. Sky Blues coach Carl Valeri said he was really proud of the group and said it showed the character of Gisborne. “It was a really good performance,” he said. “We scored in the middle of the first half and towards the end they were putting a lot of players forward and we were on the back foot. “We held them off with a couple of deflections and a knock on, but they managed to score. “It was a great effort for the team.” With the reserves side getting a win, it was a sign that they are heading in the right direction. Valeri said there was a real squad mentality, with players going between the two sides. He said it was a credit to everyone at the club buying into what they’re trying to do. “We have a lot of young players,” he said.

Gisborne celebrates a goal (Warren Owen)

“The majority of the team are youth players who are 16-17. “We have a 15-year-old in the reserves and it’s fantastic to see them play. They’re growing every game.” “We’re more than happy with the young

players stepping up, as have the players who have been around for a while. “We were watching the under-16s. It’s good to know all the young players coming through and in three years time we’ll have a strong senior side.”

With the club having a whole reset, a few years earlier than they had expected, Valeri said the aim for the senior side was to just make sure they stay up in state league 4. He said the draw was important in giving the group some confidence. “It’s one of those draws where you say that we could have won, they scored . in the last minute,” he said. “The discussion with the players is that it’s good to get a draw away from home. When you’re fighting to stay in the league to get a draw away from home is a golden point.” Valeri, a former Australian representative, has returned to the field this season, as well as taking on the coaching reins. He said he was enjoying the coaching side of things. “Playing is pretty taxing,” he said. “I’ve been trying to maximise my coaching. “There will be games where I will have a rest and a bit of a break on the side lines coaching. “I don’t think I could have contributed much more to the team performance on the weekend.” Tara Murray

Jets show winning form Calder victory By Tara Murray The Sunbury Jets responded in a big way in the Big V men’s state championship division. After a poor performance before the previous round against the Hume City Broncos, it was more of the Jets on Saturday night that we have become used to. The Jets took the lead early against Melbourne University, before Melbourne hit back to lead by one point at half time. The Jets were the better team in the second half, winning 92-84. Jets coach John White said he was happy with that performance. “It was good for us to test ourselves,” he said. “The Broncos game we were more focused on what they did and not how we wanted to play. “We went through the motions defensively and couldn’t play on our terms. We made some adjustments defensively and how we wanted to do things during the week.” White said the key for them was to set the tone defensively early and it would flow onto the rest of their game. He said they were happy with how they defended early to get off to a good start. Offensively, White said they were also better than the previous round. “We still have things to work on, but it was better than the week before,” he said. “We ran more offensively and the guys who are fairly proficient scores, we wanted to get then some easy looks at the rim and get their eye in quickly and go from there.” One player they really focused on getting shots for, was Ish Sanders. After a rare low scoring game against the Broncos, Sanders hit back with 47 points, shooting from 50 per cent from the field. White said they needed to use Sanders more. “Last week he had eight shots for the game, which is nowhere near enough for someone with his scoring prowess,” he said. “We had a huge focus on him as a scorer. He can make some tough shots, but he got some really good looks out of others allowing him that. “To have 47 points after eight the week before is credit to the type of character he is. “From a team perspective we played really well.” Sanders was one of four players to score double figures in the win. The Jets enter the Easter break, sitting 2-2. White said considering the season they’ve had so far, they’re happy with that,

Ish Sanders was back to his best on Saturday. (Supersport Image)

“We’re pretty happy, we’ve had a disrupted start to the year,” he said. “Our pre-season has not been ideal. We had an import move on late in the pre-season and we’re still waiting for Gerald Blackshear to be

cleared by FIBA and Basketball Australia.” White said Blackshaw, who was part of last season’s grand final team, had been training with the side for four weeks, so it was just a waiting game until they get the green light.

The Calder Cannons started their Coates Talent League Girls season with a win against the Sandringham Dragons. After having byes the first two rounds, the Cannons started their season on their home deck at Highgate on Saturday morning. It wasn’t the easiest conditions for the two sides in the first half with rain falling throughout. The Cannons handled the conditions the better and kicked the only goal for the first quarter, leading by eight points at the first break. They were able to extend the lead to 14 points at half time, with the Dragons failing to score in the first half. The rain started to disappear and the Dragons were finally able to hit the scoreboard in the third quarter. The Dragons kicked three goals for the term, to take a two point lead into the last quarter. Cannons captain Amy Trindade was moved forward in the last quarter and it proved to be the match winning move. She kicked her first goal in the seventh minute to give her side the lead back and then marked and converted in the 12th minute to increase the margin to 11 points. That would be the final margin with the Cannons winning, 4.7 (31)-3.3 (21). Kayley Kavanagh had 28 disposals for the Cannons, while Bridie Collings had 26 and Kayla Forbes had 25 possessions. Trindade was named the Cannons best, along with Jayla Rutley, Collings and Amy Gaylor. A late comeback from the Cannons boys side fell short, with the Dragons getting up in their match. The Dragons got out to an early lead, kicking the only three goals in the first quarter.The Cannons were able to hit the scoreboard in the second quarter, but didn’t make the most of their opportunities, kicking 2.6. The Dragons margin increased in the third quarter, with the visitors leading by 25 points at the last break. The game opened up in the last quarter, with nine goals between the two teams. Despite winning the quarter, six goals to three, the Cannons fell short, losing 11.9 (75)-10.9 (69). Nash King, who was named the Cannons best, had 23 disposals, Hugo Garcia had 19 possessions. Patrick Said and Jordan Croft were among the other standouts for the Cannons. Amin Naim kicked three goals.

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Hawks are eager to embrace new challenge Woodend-Hesket finds itself in a different position heading into the Riddell District Netball League season. After a successful season last year in which the club played in its first A-grade finals series and then first A-grade grand final, the Hawks enter a season for the first time as one of the teams to beat. Hawks playing coach Meg Grbac said it was exciting heading into this season. “Last year we had a relatively new side,” she said. “We want to continue to grow and develop and we’re not starting from scratch this year which is really good. “We’re pretty similar to last year. A few players have moved on and we’ve had a few holes to fill, but it’s a similar line up to last year and we’ve continued to grow, which is an awesome thing.” Grbac said they had some really good numbers across all four grades, with a lot of new girls through the ranks. Several of the under-19s players have stepped up into the higher grades which is exciting.

For the A-grade side, Grbac said one of the most exciting things was the return of Abby Gilmore from injury. The goaler, who joined the club last season, ruptured her achilles in round three and missed the rest of the season. “Abby should be back for round one,” she said. “We’re super excited for her to come back. “It’s good for Abs and the club, we’re so excited after losing her in week three. “It’s not just her skills, but also her bubbly personality.” Grbac said for the group they were looking forward to the new challenge of being one of the teams to beat. She said they were keen to see success across the club. “It’s very different, but it is really a positive thing,” she said. “Hopefully we can go well and we have a big focus on some success across all four grades. “The 19s did brilliantly last season and the A-grade side also. We’ve got a whole club approach and would love to see the C and

Charlee Duff-Tytler is back for Woodend-Hesket. (Joe Mastroianni). 298018_08

B-grade and football continue to grow on the field.” The Hawks start their season on Good Friday against Riddell. This year the matches will be held at Gilbert Gordon Reserve.

Grbac said it was a good thing for the club. “It’s good to kick things off,” she said. “It’s a fantastic opportunity for the club to host the game and it’s a great opportunity for them and we support it.” Tara Murray

Sports shorts GDCA Darley’s Kim Bessell claimed the Gisborne and District Cricket Association’s women’s best and fairest award on Wednesday. Bessell, who made 349 runs throughout the season, finished on 21 votes, 12 votes clear of Lancefield’s Brooke Jeffrey with Bacchus Marsh’s Sarah Bamford a further three votes back.

RDFL Six teams will compete in the inaugural Riddell District Football League Women’s competition. Having announced Melton, Mt Alexander and Kyneton as the first three teams, the league confirmed at its season launch that Romsey, Woodend-Hesket and Macedon had the numbers to form senior teams for the first time. A fixture is yet to be released.

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Good start key for Lions

The Riddell District Football Netball League kicked off on Saturday, with Melton Centrals the winner on the day. All the hype surrounding the day was about Dane Swan playing for the Western Rams, but Centrals spoiled the party, winning 11.6 (72)-2.2 (14). Evan Donoghue was named best on ground for Centrals. In the netball, Centrals held off the Rams in an up and down game. The Rams came away with the win 45-43. This weekend, Woodend-Hesket will host Riddell on Good Friday.

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New Sunbury Lions recruits Rivva Karpany, Mitch Lewis, Cody Brand, Josh Guthrie, Josiah Garisto. (Jacob Pattison) 325117_04

A good start to the Ballarat Football League season is a key for the Sunbury Lions. Having started poorly the last two seasons which ultimately ended their finals hopes, the Lions are focused on making sure they don’t have a repeat of that. Lions coach Travis Hodgson said it had been a good pre-season and they believed they were on track for a better first part of the season. He said the side was a lot fitter and stronger than they were at this time last year. “Last year we went up to North Ballarat to start the season, missing 17 of our best 22,” he said. “We were all over the shop with the side last year. If you win one of your first five matches, it makes it hard to play finals. “With our track record, we need to start well.” Hodgson said only three of their best 22 were set to miss the start of the season. Jack Hannett broke his ankle in pre-season, while

Patrick Scanlon is still recovering from a shoulder reconstruction and James Cree is recovering from hamstring issues. The Lions will have a number of new recruits, many who are familiar faces in their line up this season. Cody Brand returns to his junior club having spent the last two years on Essendon’s AFL list. Mitch Lewis, who played with the Lions in between Victorian Football League commitments last season, has committed full time. Josh Guthrie is another who has stepped back from the VFL and will play with the Lions full time. Josiah Garisto and Rivva Karpany are the other two key signings, both having also played at the higher level. Hodgson said the new recruits had fitted in really well. “Mitch and Josh are almost like new recruits as we get them at training all the time,” he said.

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“We have such a young group and they’ve all played at that higher level. “Lewis is 25, Gutheris is 27 and Karpany is 27. Brand is only a kid still, but two years on an AFL list will have fast tracked him. “We’ve got these guys who are in the right age bracket.” Hodgson said that Brand, who can play either end, would play mostly as a forward. They are also looking to have Karpany in the forward line two. He said they were hoping the pair would be part of the answer to their scoring struggles. The Lions rounded out their pre-season practice matches on Saturday against Gisborne in their yearly pre-season match. The Lions season then starts on April 15 at home against North Ballarat. “We play North Ballarat and Melton in the first two games both at Clarke Oval,’ Hodgson said. “It would be great for us to get one of them. “Then we’ve got a patch of three games that are all really winnable.”

Kyneton’s Hayden Ingleton was named the Johnstone Shield grade champion a the Gisborne and District Cricket Association’s awards night. Ingleton, who also won the batting award, finished on 673 points to claim the grade champion. His teammate Nick Tunzi won the bowling award. It was a clean sweep for Jensen Shield premiers Hanging Rock in the awards. Brandon Nicholls won the batting award and the grade champion, while Nicholas Maxwell won the bowling award. Sullivan Medallist Jarryd Vernon on the McIntyre Cup aggregate award. FOR MORE SPORT, VISIT Web: starweekly.com.au Sunbury & Macedon Ranges Star Weekly @starweeklynews @star_weekly

Riddell excited for season ahead There’s plenty of buzz around Riddell ahead of the Riddell District Netball League season. With a new coach and some new young talent coming across to the club, the Bombers are excited by what is ahead. New coach Beck Anstey said they were keen to get out on the court. “We’re very excited and there have been some great new players come across,” she said. “There is a buzz around the club and inquiries about joining the club. We’ve been very strategic with whom we have brought in and brought in some good key club people. “There’s been so much support from the club and people jumping in to do a whole lot of work.” After struggling for numbers in the lower grades last season, the Bombers have a full teams across board which is a big plus. The A-grade side will be a bit younger than

last season. Anstey will play in C-grade, while Lauren Nolan has stepped down to B-grade. Chelsea Tobin is the other main out, due to work commitments. Anstey said the playing group deserved a proper head coach and she couldn’t do that if she continued to play A-grade. “It is hard being a player-coach successfully,” she said. “As soon as I took on the coaching reins, I was always going to favour one or another. ‘I’ll be in C-grade and have a bit of fun. Loz has stepped down to B-grade and will provide some more experience and help with the coaching.” The big signing for the Bombers is Amy Starzer. Starzer was part of Diggers Rest’s premiership side last season and played in Rupertswood’s winning side in 2019. Anstey, who played with Starzer at Rupertswood, said they were keen to have a

third goaling option. Brianna De Haas returns to the Bombers having most recently played at Lancefield. “We’ve opened up three positions and we’ll have a really young side,” Anstey said. “There’s a lot of young girls who have come across. Hopefully that group can be together for a long time and we can watch them develop over the years.” The Bombers start their season on Good Friday against Woodend-Hesket, which is coming off a grand final appearance last year. Anstey said they had a tough start to the season, but it was a challenge they were looking forward to. She said the focus for them this season was to go further than last season and hopefully have all four teams in finals. Amy Starzer has joined Riddell. (Joe Mastroianni)

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First medal for Vernon By Tara Murray Consistency proved to be the key for Jarryd Vernon as he claimed his first Gisborne and District Cricket Association Sullivan Medal. The Gisborne star’s season with the bat and ball was rewarded as he claimed the honour as the best player in the McIntyre Cup. Vernon polled 20 votes to finish seven clear of teammate and former winner Mick Allen. Romsey captain and another former winner Ben Way completed the top three, a further vote back. Vernon said it was nice to get recognition of his season. “It’s really good,” he said. “Obviously I’ve come second twice before to win it, it is a great honour. “It’s hard to say [whether he thought he had a chance]. Sometimes you think you’re in with a chance, but you never know. “There’s so many good players in the competition, I’m fortunate enough to win it.” Vernon said this season he had wanted to get some consistency in his game. He ended up making 751 at an average of 93.88 to also claim the batting award.

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Vernon also took 24 wickets for the season, the sixth most. “I think I got that consistency and the team was able to get that as well,” he said. “We had a very good team and you don’t win it without having good teammates. We were able to perform well as a team.” The medal caps off a return to his junior club, having played with Spotswood in the Victorian Sub-District Cricket Association last season. Vernon said the decision to return home was to put his family first. “It was more about the travel,” he said. “We’ve just had a young kid and it’s a lot easier for my family when I’m training five minutes from home. “I loved it at Spotswood, but I didn’t know what I was in for so I wanted to be closer to the family and home.” While Vernon claimed the Sullivan medal and batting award, Allen claimed the bowling award, taking 23 wickets at an average of 10.43. Vernon said it was pretty nice to see his teammate recognised as well. “I think it’s the first time he’s won a bowling award,” he said. “He’s someone who has played a lot of cricket, so he was pretty happy to win it.

To come runner up and have the two of us up there was an achievement as well.” While the personal success is nice, Vernon said team success is what he would have loved more. The Dragons spent all season on top of the ladder, before being knocked out in the semi finals to eventual premiers Romsey, in just their second loss for the season, “At the end of the day, individual stuff is nice, but you play a team sport and you want to win the premiership,” Vernon said. “I’ve already spoken to a few of the guys and we look like we’ll keep 90 per cent of the time. “Hopefully we can add to the squad as well and get a bit more depth and make our team stronger and the club stronger.” Vernon was named as captain of the team of the year. Allen and Way were both named in the team also. Woodend’s Marcus Stewart, Wallan Kieran Atkin and Bryan Vance, Bacchus Marsh’s James Lidgett, Diggers Rest Bulla’s Milinda Sepala and Gayan Welikalage, Sunbury United’s Senura Perera and Rajitha Mendis, and Rupertswood’s Andrew Pizaro round out the team.

The bulk of Essendon’s inaugural AFLW squad will be back for the 2023 season. The Bombers announced on Tuesday that 25 players had recommitted to the club. Reigning best and fairest winner Maddy Prespakis and co-captains Bonnie Toogood and Steph Cain headline the exciting group. Every player who finished in the Bombers’ top 10 in the 2022 AFLW best and fairest has re-committed to the club, including Daria Bannister, Jacqui Vogt, Catherine Phillips, Stephanie Wales, Georgia Gee, Sophie Van De Heuvel and Paige Scott. Amber Clarke, Mia Busch, Amelia Radford, Mia Van Dyke and Ash Van Loon will also wear the red and black alongside fellow 2022 draftees in Scott and Wales. After being placed on the inactive list for season seven, former Victorian Football League Women’s premiership captain Georgia Nanscawen will return to the senior list following her ACL injury. Alana Barba, Joanne Doonan, Danielle Marshall, Alex Morcom and Renee Tierney will all return for second seasons in the red and black, as will Sophie Alexander, Jessica Wuetschner, Ellyse Gamble and Lily-Rose Williamson. New faces to the side are Kodi Jacques, Brooke Brown, Brooke Walker, Leah Cutting and Georgia Clarke, who all arrived through the sign and trade periods. AFLW list and recruiting manager Georgia Harvey said the club was excited to welcome back 25 players from its inaugural season. “It’s a great sign for the program and culture we are building at the NEC Hangar for women’s football to have 25 players re-commit from our inaugural year,” she said. “We will continue to learn and grow as a group but have laid some strong foundations that will help set us up for sustained success moving forward. “What is clear, is the belief in where we are going, which is a fantastic reflection on the broader club for embracing our AFLW team. To add the quality of people and players that we have during the priority signing period, trade period and delisted free agency period is a testament to the program and excitement amongst the group as we head into season eight.”

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