Star Weekly - Sunbury Macedon Ranges - 30th May 2023

Dig deep for the Salvos

The Salvation Army is appealing for Sunbury’s support this Red Shield Appeal, to help raise $37 million for those in need.

The appeal is the Salvos’ 59th annual fundraising drive which runs throughout the months of April, May and June to raise money for the community programs and social services it runs.

Sunbury Salvos Corps officer

lieutenant Shaun Featherston encouraged residents to get involved and said all money collected stays local.

Lieutenant Featherston said residents do not have to donate money to help, they can volunteer their time at their local Salvos.

“People can give generously to our collectors or our digital door knock page … or they can … offer their time,” he said.

“People can come volunteer with us during Red Shield or even after for any of the programs and activities we do in the local community every day of the week.”

Lieutenant Featherston said Sunbury Salvos will be collecting donations throughout May and June, including an upcoming Bunnings barbecue fundraiser on June 3.

New TAFE for Sunbury

By Zoe Moffatt

A $25 million TAFE will open in Sunbury, while schools across Sunbury and the Macedon Ranges will benefit from funding boosts as part of last week’s state budget.

The state government announced the TAFE, which will be a campus of Kangan Institute, on Tuesday, May 23.

The government has set aside $6.336 million for the project in the 2023-24 budget.

Holy Trinity Primary School in Sunbury was allocated $5 million towards a new campus, and Gisborne Secondary College will receive $5.8 million for a new Trades Hub,

with $389,000 allocated in this budget.

Sunbury MP Josh Bull said the government will make sure Victorian children have access to first-rate education facilities.

“Education changes lives and gives kids the best start for the best life,” Mr Bull said.

“The new Sunbury TAFE facility will be a boon for our area – making sure new residents have access to the quality facilities and training they need for the jobs they want, close to home.”

The budget also included $1.3 million for water play equipment at the Sunbury Aquatic and Leisure Centre and $1.5 million for new changerooms and courts at Kyneton Football

Netball Club. Romsey Lions Park Reserve will receive $550,000 for revitalisation.

Local neighbourhood houses also receive a cashsplash,withGoonawarraNeighbourhood House and Lancefield Neighbourhood House to receive $100,000 each, and Riddells Creek Neighbourhood House to receive $50,000.

Macedon Ranges council chief executive Bernie O’Sullivan said council was pleased to see local initiatives funded and hopes to receive funding from the $2.8 billion allocated for road maintenance, renewal and flood recovery.

“We hope this may include funding for

council-managed assets and we will seek to work through the details of this, and any other funding possibilities from the 2023-24 budget,” Mr O’Sullivan said.

“However … with no funding announced for the … Regional Jobs and Infrastructure Fund, and funding significantly reduced for the Growing Suburbs program … investment in key community and business growth projects will be constrained.

“Council will continue to advocate for investment towards other key projects outlined in our priority projects prospectus that have not yet received funding.”

Hume council was contacted for comment.

Lieutenant Shaun Featherston and his four-month old daughter Hannah. (Damjan

The Dragon Lady’s colourful life

When Fran Bowden decided to try her hand at tattooing in 1979, female tattoo artists were few and far between in Australia. Over the years Fran has fine-tuned her craft and worked around the country, leading her to a female-owned shop in Brooklyn. She chats to Jennifer Pittorino about her colourful journey and why she loves being a tattoo artist.

Fran Bowden, also known as ‘Dragon Lady’, always knew she was going to use her passion for creativity and her fine art skills in her career.

Forty-three talent-filled years later, she has one of the most recognisable tattoo careers in the country.

Whenanoptimistic20-year-oldFranstarted looking for work in 1979, she hadn’t settled on anything concrete, so she decided to stumble into some tattoo shops to try her luck.

“I always knew my job would involve something creative and artsy, I just didn’t know what,” she says.

“I had always been drawing so tattooing seemed like a good next step, people were something new to draw on.”

In the ‘70s there were only three or four other female tattoo artists in Australia, so getting work in a tattoo parlour was no easy feat for Fran.

“I walked into many tattoo shops with some of my drawings prepared, and all I wanted to do was learn how to tattoo people,” she says.

“I received many negative remarks because at that time having a woman tattooing was very different, it was a fairly male-orientated industry.”

Fran’s obstination and ‘won’t take no for an answer’ attitude, eventually got her her first job in a little shop on Elizabeth Street in Sydney.

“Eventually I walked into a shop and showed the manager my work, he said alright let’s see what you can do.

“I think I was very lucky to have been given that opportunity, I got on very well with people and my career escalated from there.”

Fast forward 40-odd years and Fran now lives in Geelong with her husband of 18 years.

Fran has continued her love affair with tattooing at Rogue Ink, a small tattoo shop in Brooklyn, owned by Jessica Gronow.

Jess herself has been tattooing for 11 years, facing similar struggles to Fran when trying to break into the industry.

“There weren’t very many females around tattooing when she started and even when I started the industry was still primarily run by men.

“There were a lot of sexist remarks and a lot of sexual harassment when I started, now we see more young people and even more females running the show.”

Before making the move to Victoria to care for her late mother, Fran had opened three shops, married three times and had three children – all boys.

“I got to travel around doing work in New South Wales, some in Western Australia and eventually in South Australia where I opened my shops,” Frans says.

“South Australia was my favourite state to work in, I met so many nice people and had a great time there.”

Fran worked and worked, getting better jobs, leading her to better shops, eventually allowing her to open her own businesses which she said was hard work.

“It is very difficult working for yourself, having your own tattoo shop is especially really difficult,” she says.

“I was fortunate my husband was the shop manager at one, which helped me with a lot of things.”

Like being a hairdresser, Fran said people

tend to open up to tattoo artists when getting inked, which happens to be her favourite part of the job.

“One of the highlights is definitely meeting lots of new people, you meet all sorts of people, some even famous,” she says coyly.

Fran has been working at Rogue for more than two years working on her colourful, fantasy pieces.

“She has mastered her work with colour over the last 40 years, she is extremely well known for her colour work and her fantasy art,” Jess says.

Fantasy art, day of the dead, Neo-Japanese, Celtic and knotwork, tribal, black and grey, traditional Americana, dragons and fairies are some of Fran’s specialities that she has mastered.

Jess speaks of Fran with great fondness,

describing her as a great asset to their team and a mentor for the seven who work at Rogue.

“Her main skill is her quickness, she is one of the quickest tattoo artists I’ve ever seen,” she says.

“It is very insightful working with Fran, she is extremely friendly and all she wants to do is put her head down and work, it’s very refreshing.”

Fran is a life member of the Professional Tattoo Association of Australia (PTAA), which has been running for more than 40 years, winning several awards for her tattoos.

“I have tattooed people just about all over the body, there is a trophy for just about every body part,” she says.

In addition to working at Rogue, Fran happily spends her spare time painting and drawing, she is also in the middle of a graphic

novel which she is compiling.

After 63 years, Fran is entirely covered in tattoos including two full arms, two full legs , her back, chest and some on her face.

Her advice to younger generations is to think really hard before getting any tattoos.

“It might be fun now but 20 years down the track it might affect you more than you think,” she says.

“It’s been really difficult for me to get a normal job because I am heavily tattooed, tattooing has truly been my whole life.”

Following the advice she imparted on to young readers, her advice to her younger self was on par with her outlook on life.

“I would tell myself, you have to take life as it comes , do your best and you will get there in the end. “Look out Fran, it’s going to be a bumpy ride.”

‘‘ I have tattooed people just about all over the body, there is a trophy for just about every body part ’’

- Fran Bowden

Fran Bowden, a.k.a. ‘Dragon Lady’, has been tattooing for more than 43 years. She is well known for her colourful fantasy pieces, and has been working at Rogue Ink in Brooklyn for the last two years. Left: Fran with Rogue Ink owner Jessica Gronow.

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Hume flags tax concern

By Zoe Moffatt

Hume council will write to the casino, gaming and liquor regulation minister to express its concern over the tax break scheme for club-based poker machine operators.

In a council meeting on May 22, council voted to write to Melissa Horne about the scheme, which it said is being widely abused by poker machine operators in Hume. Mayor Joseph Haweil said the community benefits scheme in essence allows club-based poker machine operators to claim an 8.33 per cent tax offset under the guise of providing community benefit.

“For many, many years this has been an incredibly flawed scheme being used and

abused by poker machine operators in Hume and around Victoria,” Cr Haweil said.

“The last thing I think this state needs is to be providing a huge tax offset to the purveyors of harm and misery in our community, which are poker machine operators.”

Cr Haweil said an analysis of the last five years of financial statements from these clubs in Hume revealed the overwhelming majority of claims have been made for operating costs.

“The real critical issue as part of the arrangements in this scheme is that it allows operating costs to be used under this offset,” he said. “Over the last five years … clubs in Hume have claimed … waste removal costs … Foxtel subscriptions … staff wages and expenses, insurance, electricity and leasing costs, turf

maintenance costs … soft drinks …

“It is incumbent upon the Victorian government,particularlyinthecontextoffiscal difficulties, to close this unacceptable loophole that allows these clubs to legally get away with this type of behaviour.”

Cr Naim Kurt agreed and said it was a rort thatclubswerenotputtingmoneybackintothe provision of responsible gaming measures and activities in the last financial year.

“It’s just an absolute disgrace and I think it’s a sham and a rort that this system exists in this state and it allows pokies operators to claim this legally,” Cr Kurt said.

“[I’m] realistic that I think we’re going to have to keep banging this drum because it just doesn’t seem to be making a dent just yet.”

Earthquake rattles Sunbury

Melbourne was shaken on Sunday night when a 3.8 magnitude earthquake occurred at 11.41pm near Wildwood.

Geoscience Australia confirmed approximately 25,000 people reported they felt the earthquake, which had a depth of about two kilometres.

Seismology Research Centre chief scientist Adam Pascale tweeted the earthquake was the largest within 40 kilometres of Melbourne in over 120 years.

The noise and shaking had locals sharing their experience on Facebook.

“I have experienced a few earthquakes now but none like this one … I have never heard noise like this. It frightened me! I actually woke from the noise then felt it. I wonder if the noise was because here we’re close to the epicentre?” wrote one.

Mr Pascale said the last earthquake that was larger and occurred within 40 kilometres of Melbourne was in 1902, and had a magnitude of 4.5.

MrPascale,whoisbasedinMelbourne, said the earthquake woke him up and he felt five to 10 seconds of minor shaking.

He said damage usually occurs when earthquakes are above four or five in magnitude but this event may have caused some cosmetic or structural issues as it was quite swallow and close to the city.

“We can start to see damage at this sort of level of earthquake and above,” he told ABC TV on Monday.

“This earthquake is about 100 times smaller than the one two years ago in September 2021, but it was a lot closer to Melbourne. So it was felt in a similar intensity but for a shorter duration.”

In a Sunbury SES Facebook post, users commented they heard a bang and felt rumbling and shaking.

Wildwood CFA said in a Facebook comment it was a “little shaken up but still here”.

Victoria’s SES state commander David Baker said his crews had only received three calls for help following the quake.

Sunbury Library spins good tunes

Sunbury library has launched its vinyl collection, with about 200 tunes from classic and local artists ready to be spun.

The collection officially launched on May 18, with the goal to expand access for the Sunbury and Hume community.

Library collections co-ordinator Patrick Jovaras said the library wanted to increase access given that vinyls are now out selling CDs.

“Libraries are about providing access to

materials that people otherwise might not be able to afford,” Jovaras said. “Libraries are often called community lounge rooms, and we thought a lounge room needs a record player.”

Mr Jovaras said anyone interested in borrowing a vinyl will need to be a member of the library and do an induction with staff about caring for the records.

“You can loan the records [for a week] or there is a record player there [at the library],” he said. “We’ve tried to make a mix of classic

records, so we’ve got a few like Cold Chisel and The Easybeats.

“Butwe’realsofeaturingandpromotinglocal artists putting music out today [including] Maple Glider and Surprise Chef.”

Mr Jovaras said the library will be looking to expand its collection over time and is planning to provide record players for loan in the near future.

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Hume council calls for bus reinvigoration

Hume council has called for a reinvigoration of the Sunbury bus network, amid the current and future growth of the town.

In the meeting on Monday, May 22, council agreed to write to the Public Transport Minister Ben Carroll, and Sunbury MP Josh Bull noting the issue and seeking a review of the bus network.

Jacksons Creek Ward councillor Jarrod Bell raised the issue and said it has been brought up by community members on a number of occasions.

“There have been a number of community advocates in Sunbury, who have reached out to me … on an incredibly persistent basis,” Cr Bell said.

“The Sunbury bus network has not had a

major revision in now nearly over a decade … [and] we are in the midst of one of the largest booms in the history of the Sunbury, Diggers Rest area.

“There are thousands of people who no longer live within a reasonable distance to public transport access.”

Cr Bell said Sunbury needs a bus network that provides safe service for residents to get around, especially during the night.

“The advocacy that I’ve heard is multiple fold but that the service doesn’t run late enough,” he said.

“It means that it’s not accessible, which means that people need to be thinking about that their day in fact ends at seven, eight o’clock at night.

“That doesn’t seem right nor fair to me.”

Jacksons Creek Ward councillor Jack Medcraft agreed with Cr Bell and said the problem needs to be fixed sooner rather than later.

“This is an ongoing problem and has to be rectified,” Cr Medcraft said. “The sooner they do it before the growth areas take off [the better].”

In councils letter to Mr Carroll and Mr Bull it said it will address the route coverage, service frequency, utilization, service delivery models, and options to extend services beyond the current service end time, including consideration of an on-demand style service.

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“We were fortunate that there was no damage or consequences as a result of the earthquake last night,” Mr Baker told ABC News.

Geoscience Australia said it received reports of the earthquake being felt throughout Victoria, as well as in Hobart and Albury.

On average, about 100 earthquakes of magnitudethreeorlargerarerecordedin Australia each year.

Senior Playing Coach Application

Sunbury Kangaroos CC is looking for a Playing Coach for the upcoming 2023-24 season and beyond.

We fielded 3 senior teams and our first ever junior side in the previous season, we want to build on this year’s success off the field to gain momentum on the field.

The person we are looking for will:

• Oversee club training and match preparation.

• Excellent leadership/communication skills.

• The ability to develop/implement training plans and matchday strategy/guidance.

• Strong commitment to the development of younger senior players.

• Able to work with a large age and skill demographic.

• Positive influence around the club and drive strong cricket culture.

• Organise/deliver training.

• Drive preparation/matchday warmups.

• Team/individual coaching.

• Assist in team selection committee.

• Mentor leadership group.

• Attract new potential players.

Please contact the club via email sunburykangarooscc@outlook.com.au or contact Shane Woolley on 0447267777

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Marina Mafani from Sunbury Library with a new record in the Sunbury library vinyl collection. (Damjan Janevski. 336332_01

Badminton celebration

Sunbury Ladies Badminton Club is celebrating 23 years of the sport in Sunbury and is calling for new members to join the community.

From humble beginnings in 1979, the ladies of Sunbury originally started playing badminton with the Sunbury Badminton Club before creating their own entity in 2000.

President Cheryl Ward was a part of the original players and said the sport has helped her to make friends and keep her fit over the years.

“It’s a club that’s kept me fit over the years and I’ve made a lot of friends, it’s a very social club,” Ms Ward said.

“It is good for the wellbeing of women to be active as far as exercise … [and] we also have the social side, where we have nights that we go out to dinner.”

Ms Ward said the club lost about half of its members due to COVID-19 lockdowns.

“We have about 29 members now [but] … we lost half our members during COVID,”

she said. “A lot [of them] found other activities during that time and some didn’t return due to health and fitness reasons.

“COVID had a huge impact on our club … we were out of action for at least 18 months … we’ve just had to start from scratch again.

“Generallyfamilieshavetohavetwoincomes now, and women are working when we have our time slot to play … it’s very hard to recruit players and keep them.”

Ms Ward said for anyone competitive minded, the club has a competitive day on Thursday, and a social day on Monday.

“Monday is called ladies day which is the socialsideoftheclub,wheretea,coffee,biscuits are provided and a chat of course.

“It is social from that point of view, you don’t have to commit to coming every Monday … if you’ve got other things on you don’t have to come.”

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Sunbury pool leak

Hume council announced repairs to the Sunbury Aquatic and Leisure Centre’s (SALC) 25-metre pool commenced on May 22, and are expected to cost about $45,000. In a council meeting on Monday, May 22, council said the indoor pool experienced a leak in an underground pipe and it expects the pool to be closed for two weeks from May 22. Council said it estimates the repairs will cost approximately $30,000, and the cost of refunding memberships is approximately $15,000.

Sunbury house fire

Firefighters were called to a house fire in Sunbury at 3.11am on May 26. Fire Rescue Victoria (FRV) said multiple calls were received about the blaze in Dunrossil Drive, and both FRV and CFA responded as the event escalated. When firefighters arrived, the rear half of the property was extensively engulfed by fire, but no neighbouring properties were damaged, and the occupants had evacuated the building according to the FRV. The first truck was on scene within eight minutes and crews brought the fire under control within 35 minutes.

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Sunbury Ladies Badminton Club members Anna Zocco, Heather Owen-Grubb, Sabina Choi and Cheryl Ward. (Damjan Janevski) 333384_01

Kingsfield residents are championing sustainability

Kingsfield,amasterplannedestateinSunbury developed by Moremac Property Group on Lancefield Road, is allowing residents to champion their own environmentally conscious initiatives with a first-of-its-kind community sustainability fund.

Known as the Kingsfield Sustainability Fund Inc, the fund is designed to unite local minds and inject sustainable initiatives into the community through a collaborative, grass-roots model.

Residents will be empowered to engage with eco-conscious living in their own backyard, via a system that contributes back to the community.

Governed by a committee of residents and funded via Moremac and select energy provider contributions, the funds will be used to activate sustainable initiatives prioritised by and on behalf of Kingsfield’s residents.

These initiatives could include community gardens, electric vehicle charging stations, solar battery sites, revegetation areas, or anything the residents ultimately elect to invest in.

“Residents will be empowered to engage with eco-conscious living in their own backyard, via a system that contributes back to the community,” said sales and marketing director at Moremac, Lachlan Moore.

“We look forward to seeing how the residents of Kingsfield will choose to disperse the funds aimed towards sustainable goals within the estate.”

Key to the initiative is Moremac’s contribution towards solar panel installations should new home owners wish to explore this energy option.

MoremachaspartneredwithOriginEnergy and Green Sky Australia and will contribute $2,225 on top of the Solar Victoria $1,400 rebate towards installations from the energy

providers.

Purchasers who take advantage of the Kingsfield solar promotion, and who are eligible for the Solar Victoria rebate could

therefore install a rooftop solar PV system up to the value of $3,625 for no cost.

Both energy providers will contribute to the Kingsfield Sustainability Fund if they are

chosen to install by the purchaser. For more information on Kingsfield, visit www.kingsfieldsunbury.com.au.

Week to come together

By Zoe Moffatt

As Australia celebrates its 27th National Reconciliation Week, Yoorrook Justice Commission talks about the origin of the week, and what people can do to increase their understanding.

National Reconciliation Week is commemorated annually for Australians to learn about the country’s shared histories, cultures, and achievement, while exploring reconciliation.

Yoorrook assistant director education Brent Ryansaidtheweekissignifiedbytwohistorical dates on May 27 and June 3.

“On the 27th of May … was when we were actually included in the census in Australia,” Mr Ryan said.

“The 1967 referendum was the day that [Indigenous Australians] were finally counted as humans in our own country.

“[The week] is then anchored on June 3 … that’s the day of the Mabo decision [where] … in 1992 the High Court agreed that First Nations people in Australia had occupied the land before British arrival.

“That was projecting and getting rid of that term Terra Nullius, so two big days for us.”

When talking about the week, Mr Ryan said itisdifferenttoNaidocweekandfocusesonthe strengthening of relationships.

“Reconciliation week is … about strengthening relationships between both us Aboriginal and Torris Strait Islander People but also non Indigenous peoples,” he said.

“I suppose the benefit is that we can live in a harmoniouscountryandknowandunderstand the rich culture that our First People have brought in.”

Mr Ryan said it is important for non-Indigenous Australians to get involved with the week and learn about the history from

Indigenous Australians.

“As we only make up 3 per cent of the population, it probably is on non-Indigenous allies to be open to learn about the past.

“To have more knowledge, respect and understanding for our people … will in turn mean a fairer and more just society.”

“There’s so much to read and learn and understand about things in the constitution and what does Aboriginal voice and

Work starts on walking path

Macedon Ranges council will provide $10,000 in funding to undertake works requiredtoreopentheRomsey-Lancefield trail following community pressure.

In a meeting on May 24, council voted to create a new capital works project to install signage, fill the depressions and scoured areas, after damage was sustained in the October 2022 floods.

Council said it will work with a locally based contractor to complete the initial repairs and aim to have the trail reopen by July.

Acting director assets and operations

Simon Finlay said these works would allow the path to reopen, but additional funding would be required to bring the path back to pre-flood standards.

“Officersareseeking$10,000toreopen the Federation trail between Lancefield and Romsey which has been closed since October 2022 due to the flood damage,” Mr Finlay said.

“Bringing the path back to pre-flood standards is required and will require significant further funding. Officers are seeking appropriate opportunities to source and secure this funding.”

self-determination look like.

“It’s a nice time in May to begin that [research] or amplify a bit further before [the Voice to parliament] referendum.”

Macedon Ranges council will be holding a range of events for the week, including a smoking ceremony and yarning circle in Kyneton on June 1 and one in Riddells Creek on June 4.

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In the agenda, council said the full cost of restoring the trail is estimated to cost $80,000, and it is seeking external funding from the state government for the full restoration costs.

Romsey resident Kevin Fothergill said “We’re very happy that the funding [is being sought] … especially at this time of year when you are trying to fit in your exercise around the rain.

“Itwillbegreat,andgreatforexercise.”

Australia celebrates its 27th National Reconciliation Week. (Supplied)

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Rural wildlife collision hotspots

By Zoe Moffatt

Gisborne and Woodend have been named in the top five Victorian hotspots for wildlife collisions, according to AAMI collision claims from January 1 to December 31, 2022.

Data released on May 24, from more than 17,000 AAMI car insurance claims, revealed that dusk is the most dangerous time for wildlife road accidents, with almost one in three occurring in winter.

From the recorded collisions, Gisborne was named as the third highest collision

hotspot, while Woodend was named as the fifth highest hotspot.

AAMI head of motor claims Kahl Dwight said motorists should be extra vigilant around dawn and dusk as wildlife can be unpredictable.

“Visibility also becomes poorer … around dawn and dusk … which makes it harder to see wildlife and reduces the time a driver has to react,” Mr Dwight said.

“To avoid crashing with wildlife this winter, use your peripheral vision and be aware of your surroundings.

Free child safety training

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will be holding free child safety training for community groups on Tuesday, June 6.

The training will be held at RCNH from 6.30pm to 9pm, and will include training on creating child safe environments, identifying and mitigating risks, keeping records and good child safe practices.

Community development manager Lisa Linton said RCNH received the funding from Macedon Ranges council and has sourced ChildSafe to run the training.

“Every year we get some funding to do something different in terms of upskilling our community groups and organisations,” Ms Linton said.

“Last year there were some new legislation around child safety and new standards that were brought in.

“The idea is to make it as simple and easy to be updated around legislation changes and creating a child safe environment.”

Ms Linton said resources will be available to the groups that come to the training, and free supper, tea and coffee will be provided.

“One person per local community group is free, but we’re happy to be flexible with that as we’d like to have as many people come along as possible,” she said.

“Most of our organisations have touch points with kids at some stage and so it’s good to be across all the standards so children can participate as much as possible.

“And that parents can be comfortable that their kids are in a safe environment.”

Communitygroupsinterestedinthetraining should RSVP by June 1 via email or phone.

Details: coridator@riddellscreeknh.com.au or 54287836

“Wildlife is unpredictable and can appear out of nowhere so it’s best to always be on the lookout.”

Throughout Australia, AAMI said wildlife collisions are twice as likely to happen on rural roads than suburban roads, and Saturday is the most common day for collisions to occur.

While about 50 per cent of Australians have collided with wildlife, 61 per cent admitted they would dangerously swerve or brake to avoid the collision, AAMI said. Mr Dwight said motorists should slow

down and brake when confronted with wildlife but they should avoid swerving.

“We encourage drivers to always expect the unexpected … [and to] slow down and brake but avoid swerving so as not to endanger yourself and other drivers,” he said.

“It’s far less dangerous to keep driving and damage your car than swerve to avoid it and collide with another vehicle or tree.”

Other hotspots in Victoria include Wallan and Halls Gap, with Heathcote named as Australia’s most dangerous spot for wildlife collisions.

Talk on preventing strokes

Macedon Ranges council and Village Connect held its latest talk on preventing strokes, with regional Australians 17 per cent more likely to suffer a stroke than their metropolitan counterparts.

ThetalkwasheldattheGisborneCommunity Centre on May 17, with a StrokeFoundation speaker talking about how to recognise stroke signs, what to do if one occurs, and how to prevent them.

StrokeFoundation’s interim executive director of stroke services and research Kelvin Hill said the increased chance that regional Australians will suffer a stroke is due to individual risk factors.

“It is shocking,” Mr Hill said, “[it’s because] individual risk factors are slightly higher in regional and rural areas.”

“It ranges from population to population but some of the lifestyle factors, [such as] higher ratesofsmoking…inruralareas[contribute].”

The talk also addressed the fact that more

than 80 per cent of strokes can be prevented, which Mr Hill said is modeled on behavior people can change.

“The things that we can change include; diet, exercise levels, smoking, blood pressure, [and] cholesterol,” he said. “What we can’t change is things like our age, sex and family history.

“Itdoesn’tmeanwecantotallyeliminate[the risk], but they are the things we can modify … 80 per cent is the things we can modify.”

Mr Hill said while people’s awareness of strokes is increasing, more education around them is needed and anyone can call the StrokeFoundation on 1800 787 653 to speak with a health professional.

This talk was held through the council’s Village Connect program to deliver activities and information sessions for those aged 55 years and older living in the shire.

Details: https://bit.ly/3MgIvsl

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Lisa Linton prepares for the child safe training talk. (Damjan Janevski). 336333_03

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

WANT YOUR EVENT LISTED? Community Calendar is made available free of charge to not-for-profit organisations to keep the public informed of special events and activities. Send item details to Star Weekly Community Calendar, Corner Thomsons Road and

Macedon Ranges Potters exhibition

The creative, local ceramic art group are delighted to prepare the exhibition once again at the Woodend Community Hub, Forest Street, Woodend, as part of the Woodend Winter Arts Festival. Both functional and sculptural work will be on display each day over the long weekend, June 10-12, from 10am-4pm, admission is free and all welcome.

Malmsbury Flea Market

A flea market will be held at Malmsbury Town Hall, 91 Mollison Street, Malmsbury, on Sunday, June 11.

Kyneton Badminton Club

Kyneton Badminton Club is a welcoming, fun and social group that plays on Mondays, at 7pm at the Kyneton Toyota Sports and Aquatic Centre in Victoria Street. Players of all skill levels welcome.

■ kynetonbc@gmail.com

Macedon Ranges Masonic Lodge

Meets monthly on the first Thursday of the month at 7.30pm, 72 Main Street, Romsey. New members welcome.

■ Wayne, 0404 034 737, or Ian, 0438 240 402

Sunbury Art Society

The Sunbury Art Society meets each Friday and Saturday from 10am-3pm at the Boilerhouse, Jacksons 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 Elizabeth Drive, Sunbury.

■ www.sunburyhouse.com.au

Music and cingalong

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

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 55 years-old and olde.. Happening on Tuesdays and Thursday at cafes across the municipality.

■ https://bit.ly/3AMUrxm, or 5422 0262

Carer connect chat

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 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 at Dulap Wilim Hub, 11 Leichardt Street, Sunbury. No auditions required.

■ harmonixvcinc@gmail.com

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

Craft and conversation

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

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/3lmVgVhv

Sunbury Ladies Badminton Club

Come along and be part of Sunbury Ladies Badminton Club and enjoy the benefits of physical activity. Social games are on Mondays, 9.30am to 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. Chats every Tuesday from 10.30-11.30am at Macedon Lounge, 40 Victoria Street, Macedon.

■ Carol, 0431 186 575

Family History and Heritage Society

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

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.

Ladies probus

The Woodlands Ladies Probus Club of Sunbury meets on the fourth Monday of each month at the Sunbury Bowling Club at 9.45 am.

■ Leonie, 0401 764 182

Sunbury Ladies Probus Club

The Sunbury Ladies Probus Club meets at 9.30am on the fourth Wednesday of each month at the Sunbury Football Social Club rooms.

■ Pat, 0433 789 754, or Sylvia, 0417 170 142

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

Toastmasters

excursions, subsidised lunches or just a cup of coffee and a chat.

■ 0434 400 754

Rotary club

The Sunbury Rotary Club meets every Tuesday at the Ball Court Hotel, 60 Macedon Street, Sunbury from 7pm.

■ sunburyrotary@gmail.com

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 visitors and new members, with a number of great events held each month.

■ Greg, 0417 593 035

CWA Woodend Eves

The CWA Woodend Eves Branch is part of the Central Highlands group and meets every third Tuesday at 7pm at the Woodend Neighbourhood house. All women are welcome.

■ cwawoodendeves@gmail.com

Local camera club

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

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

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 at Dromkeen 1012 Kilmore Road, Riddells Creek.

■ https://bit.ly/41j5BEw

Take off weight naturally

Struggling to lose weight? Struggling to get motivated? Want to try and do it in a friendly and less stressful atmosphere?

Come and join TOWN (Take Off Weight Naturally) every Thursday at 9am at the Sunbury Neighbourhood House, 531 Elizabeth Drive, Sunbury.

■ Rhonda, 0409 740 924

Keilor Park Drive, Keilor Park, 3042, or email to westeditorial@starweekly.com.au by 9am Wednesday the week prior to publication

This week’s photographer’s choice picture is of the kids at Christ the Priest Primary School, Caroline Springs, who won a statewide competition for designing their own mural (Damjan Janevski) 336159_01

To solve a Sudoku puzzle, every number from 1 to 9 must appear in: each of the nine vertical columns, each of the nine horizontal rows and each of the nine 3 x 3 boxes. Remember, no number can occur more than once in any row, column or box.

ACROSS

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11 Imbricate (7)

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14 Arduous (8)

16 Capital territory of India (5)

19 Regal (5)

20 Influenza strain (5,3)

22 Phone program (3)

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26 Annoying (7)

27 Deviate (7)

29 Accurate shooters (7)

30 Stylish (6)

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7 Forced labour camp (5)

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10 Collections of songs or photos (6)

12 Prioritising material possessions (11)

15 Rocks containing silica (9)

17 Exaggerated self importance (9)

18 Mount (6)

21 In ancient architecture, a horizontal design (6)

23 Metal rod for stirring a fire (5)

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02-06-23 Puzzles and pagination © Pagemasters | pagemasters.com

1 Do peanuts grow on trees, on bushes or below ground?

2 The archer is the symbol of what zodiac sign?

3 Stenography is the process of what?

4 Wynton Marsalis is known for playing which instrument?

5 The three Margin brothers (Zaac, Sam and Elliott) are members of which Australian rock band?

6 Who was the only Ptolemaic ruler to learn the Egyptian language?

7 Jessica Walsh is a graphic designer and creative director based in which US city?

8 Which 2020 sci-fi thriller stars John David Washington and Robert Pattinson?

9 The rusty-spotted cat (pictured) is notable for being what?

10 Robin Nicholas and Patricia Saunders designed which typeface in 1982?

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No. 135

Street

• LANCEFIELD Lancefield Newsagency 18 High Street

• MACEDON United Service Station 313 Black Forest Drive

• MACEDON Black Forest Motel 426 Black Forest Drive

• MACEDON IGA Supermarket 20 Victoria Street

• MACEDON Macedon Newsagency 25 Victoria Street

• MALMSBURY Malmsbury General Store 87 Mollison Street

• MELTON Melton Toyota 137-147 High Street

• MONEGEETA Monegeeta Newsagency 2076 Melbourne-Lancefield Road

• MOUNT MACEDON Mt Macedon Post Office 341 Mt Macedon Road

• RIDDELLS CREEK Riddells Creek Nursery

675 Kilmore Road

• RIDDELLS CREEK Riddells Creek Post Office 80 Main Road

• RIDDELLS CREEK Foodies 86-88 Main Road

• RIDDELLS CREEK Riddells Creek Supermarket 2 Station Street

• ROMSEY Chess Property 102 Main Street

• ROMSEY IGA Supermarket 107 Main Street

• SUNBURY Ray White Real Estate

6 Brook Street

• SUNBURY Sunbury Newsagency 14 Brook Street

• SUNBURY Ferguson Plarre 17 Brook Street

• SUNBURY Raine and Horne Real Estate 20 Brook Street

• SUNBURY The Jolly Miller Cafe Shop 2/2 Brook Street

• SUNBURY The Local Sunbury Bottleshop Shop 2b/15-17 Dornoch Drive

• SUNBURY Goonawarra General Store 23-25 Dornoch Drive

• SUNBURY Sunbury Neighbourhood House 531 Elizabeth Drive

• SUNBURY Brad Teal Real Estate 54 Evans Street

• SUNBURY Barry Plant Sunbury 56 Evans Street

• SUNBURY Reliance Real Estate 11/114-126 Evans Street

• SUNBURY Muffin Break Shop 2/24 Evans Street

• SUNBURY Sunbury Square Shopping Centre Shop 2-28 Evans Street

• SUNBURY Terry White Chemist

83-85 Evans Street

• SUNBURY Gap Road Medical Centre 46 Gap Road

• SUNBURY United Fuel Sunbury 47 Gap Road

• SUNBURY 7-Eleven Sunbury 128 Gap Road

• SUNBURY Asia Finest Shop 4&5, 106-126 Gap Road

• SUNBURY Puma Service Station Sunbury 96 Horne Street

• SUNBURY Woolworths Supermarket

25-47 Horne Street

• SUNBURY Big W 25-47 Horne Street

• SUNBURY BP Service Station 53-55 Horne Street

• SUNBURY Hume Council Offices - Sunbury 44 Macedon Street

• SUNBURY Sunbury Community Health Centre Unit 12-28 Macedon Street

• SUNBURY McKwen Drive Milk Bar Shop 1-3 McEwen Drive

• SUNBURY Foodworks Bottlemart on Melba 16 Melba Avenue

• SUNBURY Foodworks on Melba

16-18 Melba Avenue

• SUNBURY Melba Cafe 22 Melba Avenue

• SUNBURY Mitchells Lane Milk Bar 192 Mitchells Lane

• SUNBURY Just Planet 37 O’Shannesy Street

• SUNBURY An Apple a Day Natural Health Store 49 O’Shannesy Street

• SUNBURY Luckys Bakehouse 79 O’Shannesy Street

• SUNBURY The Spotted Owl 93 O’Shannesy Street

• SUNBURY Cafe Circe 109 O’Shannesy Street

• SUNBURY IGA Supermarket 98-122 O’Shannesy Street

• SUNBURY Killara Family Store 57 Phillip Drive

• SUNBURY Strathearn Glen Corner Store 10 Strathearn Drive

• SUNBURY Sacco & Saba Cafe 2/20-30 Sussex Street

• SUNBURY Rosenthal Shopping Centre 90 Vineyard Road

• TYLDEN Tylden Store 36 Trentham Road

• WOODEND Joan Gladman Real Estate Suite 3, 39 Anslow Street

• WOODEND Keatings Real Estate 83 Calder Highway

• WOODEND Coles Supermarket 61 High Street

• WOODEND II Cafe 66 High Street

• WOODEND Andrews Cafe 77 High Street

• WOODEND Fox in the Chamber 90 High Street

• WOODEND Jellis Craig Real Estate 91 High

ALL JOBS

Estate

THE APPLICATION REFERENCE NUMBER IS: PLN/2023/7

Officer contact Details: P:(03) 5421 9675

You may look at the application and any documents that support the application at the office of the responsible authority or call (03)5422 0333 to arrange a time to look at the application and any documents that support the application. This can be done during office hours and is free of charge as follows:

MACEDON RANGES SHIRE COUNCIL ONLINE In person

General Notices

THE BULLA CEMETERY TRUST

The Bulla Cemetery Trust is seeking expressions of interest from suitably qualified members of the community who would be interested in becoming honorary trust members. Women and those from a diverse background are actively encouraged to seek appointment.

Cemetery trust members are appointed by the Governor in Council for a term of up to five years on the recommendation of the Minister for Health. Cemetery trusts are responsible for the proper and efficient management of the public cemeteries under their control, including planning for future cemeteries services and the preservation of local history.

Being appointed to a cemetery trust provides successful applicants with a unique opportunity to develop their competencies as a board member. The Department of Health provides free governance training to all trust members.

Current trust members whose terms of appointment are due to expire may apply for reappointment as part of a competitive selection process.

More information about the role of cemetery trust members is available at: https://www. health.vic.gov.au/cemeteries-and-crematoria/ class-b-cemetery-trust-appointments

To register your interest please contact The Bulla Cemetery Trust as follows within two weeks of the date of this advertisement: The Bulla Cemetery Trust contact details: 0480 140 513

The Victorian Government is committed to ensuring that government boards and committees reflect the rich diversity of the Victorian community. We encourage applications from people of all ages, Aboriginal people, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and from lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, gender diverse, intersex and queer people. The trust will provide adjustments to the recruitment process upon request.

https://www.mrsc.vic.gov.au/Build-Plan/Planning-Permits-Approvals-Forms/View-planningapplications-online

40 Roberston Street Gisborne Vic 3437 8.30 am - 5.00 pm Monday to Friday

To make an objection or submission to the Responsible Authority, it must:

Be in writing

Include your name and mailing address

Additionally for objections include:

Reason/s for the objection

State how you would be affected by the granting of a permit

Any suggestions on how to address concerns

Any persons who may be affected by the granting of the permit may object or make other submission to the responsible authority. The responsible authority must take a copy of every objection available for any person to inspect free of charge until the end of the period during which an application maybe made fore review of a decision on the application.

More information about the objection process, including our privacy collection notice and our prescribed objection/submission form is located on council’s website https://www.mrsc.vic.gov.au/Build-Plan/Planning-Permits-Approvals-Forms/Object-to-an-application Objection and submission can be emailed to mrsc@mrsc.vic.gov.au or posted to Po Box 151 Kyneton Vic 3444 or delivered in person to any Macedon Ranges Shire Council Office.

The responsible authority will not decide on the application before at least 14 days after the date the last notice under section 52(1) OR (1AA) of the Act is to be given.

If you make an objection, the Responsible Authority will inform you of its decision.

Applicant Signature:……………………………………………………………

Council will not decide prior to Wednesday 14th of June 2023.

CLASSIFIEDS EARLY DEADLINES

King’s

June issue of the Sunbury-Macedon Star Weekly as follows:

FRIDAY 9th June at 10am 12607006-SN22-23

General Classifieds

SPORTS QUIZ

1. How many teams will compete in the inaugural 2023 Major League Cricket season in America?

2. Where will next year’s Summer Olympics be held?

3. Collingwood captain Darcy Moore is the latest AFL player to finish on which statistic

4. The Netflix show Drive to Survive is about which sport?

5. In what year did Chelsea last win a men’s Premier League title?

6. Walyalup is the Indigenous name of which AFL team during the Sir Doug Nicholls Round?

7. In which country is the final of the ICC World Test Championship

And which two teams are competing for the title? The outer green ring of the bullseye on a dartboard is worth how

Which decorated Aussie snowboarder recently married F1 heiress Chloe Stroll in Venice? The NRLW Women’s Premiership competition began in what year?

Employment

SCHOOL OFFICER LEARNING SUPPORT

If you enjoy working with and relate well to young people and would like to assist students with additional learning needs to become independent learners, then we would like to receive your application.

The College is hoping to employ a Learning Support Officer to commence Monday 10 July 2023 or as soon as possible following that. The position is parttime (0.6FTE) with flexible work hours possible on negotiation. The contract runs until December 2024 with the possibility of ongoing employment.

The Terms and Conditions, Selection Criteria, Role Description & Application Form will be emailed to you on request from the Principal’s Acting PA (Mrs Loretta Hanns) by phoning 03 5421 1226 or by email as follows: lhanns@shckyneton.catholic.edu.au

Experience working with students on the Autism Spectrum would be an advantage.

Applications are to be emailed to:

The Principal, Dr Darren Egberts principal@shckyneton.catholic.edu.au

Applications Close: Monday 12 June 2023 at 4.00pm A Ministry of Mercy Education Limited ABN 69 154 53 1870

12. What NBA team does basketball legend Michael Jordan own?

13. Woody Harrelson stars in the feel-good 2023 basketball film titled what?

14. What is the surface of the court at the Italian Open tournament?

15. What do the bows in karate signify?

16. What sport is former athlete Mary Kom best known for?

17. What is the official name for the AFL Indigenous Round?

18. And in which rounds does it take place annually?

19. Which sporting event in Italy was cancelled, after there were severe weather warnings?

20. Which former St Kilda coach has been moved to caretaker of North Melbourne after Alastair Clarkson took an indefinite break from the role?

21. Which AFL team changed their name to Narrm during the AFL’s annual Sir Doug Nicholls Round?

22. Which South American team will the Socceroos play against in Japan in June?

23. Which Australian allrounder recently scored his first century in the Indian Premier League?

24. Which English fast bowler has played 161 tests and taken 576 wickets for England in test matches?

25. Paolo Banchero plays for which NBA team?

26. The 2023 Netball World Cup will be played in which country?

27. How many French Open singles titles has Rafael Nadal won?

Position Vacant for a Full Time Truck Driver (HC)

mending

• Cleaning up fallen wood; Removing weeds • Feed out hay

• Mending troughs and trough floats • General farm labour. Also assist garden and stable yard care (no grooms work). Part time/casual. 2 half days per week.

All enquiries to Lady Merinda Shaw 0425 774 179

28. What Super Netball team recently announced it may not be part of the competition in 2024?

29. What is the fictional team featured in the TV series Ted Lasso?

30. How many players are there on the ice for a team in an ice hockey match?

Motoring

A Bulk Haulage, Civil & Drainage company located in Romsey, Operating in the Macedon Ranges area. We are seeking an all-round experienced Truck Driver (HC). Preferably a minimum of 2 years’ experience, who can work in a Team Environment, is Reliable & Competent and has a Can Do Attitude! Available for immediate start.

To apply please email your resume and cover letter to: brdex@bigpond.net.au

12607957-ET22-23

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Rafael Nadal Woody Harrelson

Isuzu Ute MU-X is big and bold

By Ewan Kennedy, Marque Motoring

Isuzu MU-X LS-T is a large 4WD from a Japanese company that has a long history of producing hard working vehicles. Indeed, Isuzu has a history dating back for over 100 years in light commercial vehicles.

With research showing 50 per cent of Aussie owners tow something behind their Isuzu MU-X this latest model has a stronger body-on-frame chassis and re-engineered coil-sprung five-link independent rear suspension has delivered what the company says is best-in-class braked towing capacity of 3500 kg.

MU-X comes with three equipment levels: LS-M, LS-U and LS-T, each with the choice of two- or four-wheel drive. All are powered by Isuzu’s new 3.0-litre turbodiesel engine, putting out 140 kW and 450 Nm, mated with a six-speed automatic transmission.

The MU-X has a six-year / 150,000 km warranty (some rivals have unlimited kays) with up to seven years roadside assistance and seven years capped-price servicing available.

Styling

This is a good-looking vehicle that’s aimed at those looking for an attractive vehicle that’s going to appeal to family buyers looking for something that’s more than an upmarket station wagon.

The front grille is large and stretches all the waytotheheadlights,indeeditslightlyoverlaps the headlights. There’s a huge “Isuzu” badge in the top centre of the grille.

The headlights have an interesting look in that they are in two sections, making them styling feature not merely a way of letting the driver see better in the dark.

The bonnet is tall and slopes down at the outer edges. The windscreen has a practical, relatively upright slope in that it doesn’t reach too far back and therefore keeps the sun off the driver and front passenger.

The roof stretches back so that it provides a tall load area, again adding to the practical nature of this vehicle.

Interior

Again, the MU-X has an upmarket look as it’s aimed at those who want a quality family vehicle not simply an off-road machine.

It has quilted leather-accented seven-seat

upholstery with white stitching and quilted leatherette across interior door trims and centre console.

The LS-T has heated front seats, with improved eight-way power adjustment on the driver’s side with under-thigh adjustment, power adjustable lumbar support and four-way power adjustment for the passenger.

This model has dual-zone climate control air-conditioning, which covers all three-rows.

The instrument cluster has analogue dials for tacho and speedo, with a 4.2-inch Multi-Information Display in between them. This includes a digital speedometer, turn-by-turn navigation instructions, drive modes, fuel usage and vehicle range information.

Infotainment

A new nine-inch centrally mounted screen displays high-definition infotainment with crisp images. Connectivity is by way of Apple CarPlay or Android Auto. Eight JVC Kenwood speakers give the occupants excellent quality sound.

Engines / transmissions

Power comes from a 3.0-litre, four-cylinder, common-rail turbo-diesel engine. It drives all four wheels through a six-speed automatic transmission. High- and low-ranges give it good traction on-road or off-.

Safety

The Isuzu MU-X gained a five-star safety when tested in August 2021.

Isuzu’s Intelligent Driver Assistance System

combines active and passive safety with driver assistance technology.

It has eight airbags which includes a front centre airbag between the driver and the front passenger.

Other safety features across the range include Hill Start Assist, Hill Descent Control, Roll-Over Mitigation, Autonomous Emergency Braking, Post-Collision Braking, Forward Collision Warning, Misacceleration Mitigation, Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop andGoFunctionality,TrafficSignRecognition, Intelligent Speed Limiter, Lane Departure Warning, Lane Departure Prevention, Lane Keep Assist, Driver Inattention Assist, Blind Spot Monitoring, and Rear Cross Traffic Alert. Thetop-specLS-Tgetsfrontandrearparking sensors, the other only have rear sensors.

The outer centre-row seats come with ISO FIX compatible anchor points.

Driving Engine response off the line is pretty good, thought as is often the way in turbo-diesels it’s a bit slow to respond off the mark. Once it up andrunningitdoeswhatyouaskofitpromptly and is enjoyable to sit behind.

It’s not quite car like in the way it drives, but the Isuzu MU-X is pleasant to drive in the way that it provides good feel from the steering wheel as what vehicle is doing.

It turns in nicely and holds the path chosen bythedriverwithouttheneedforsmallchanges to keep it on the chosen path.

Keep in mind that you’re driving a 4WD not apassengercarandit’sexcellentinthewaythat it responds to road conditions.

Isuzu MU-X LS-M 3.0 turbo-diesel auto 4x2 $48,900

Isuzu MU-X LS-U 3.0 turbo-diesel auto 4x2 $55,400

Isuzu MU-X LS-T 3.0 turbo-diesel auto 4x2 $61,400

Isuzu MU-X LS-M 3.0 turbo-diesel auto 4x4 $54,900

Isuzu MU-X LS-U 3.0 turbo-diesel auto 4x4 $61,400

Isuzu MU-X LS-T 3.0 turbo-diesel auto 4x4 $65,990

SPECIFICATIONS

Isuzu MU-X LS-T 3.0-litre turbo-diesel AWD five-door wagon SUV

Note: The price of the LS-T 4x4 is driveaway. All other prices do not include government or dealer delivery charges. Contact your local Isuzu Ute dealer for drive-away prices.

Unfortunately, we didn’t have the opportunity to drive the MU-X in off-road conditions, but we are confident the it will handle them well. Perhaps in the future we will find time to borrow one for a further week and be able to spend time in the tough stuff.

Fuel consumption is listed at 8.3 litres per 100 kilometres. We averaged 9.3 L/100 km during our test.

Summing up

Isuzu MU-X LS-T is a well-built Japanese vehicle that looks good, handle well for its type and is offered in a number of variants. Would I buy one if this is the type of vehicle I’m shopping around for? Certainly, as it’s one that would sit very high on the list of vehicles I would shop around for.

Big and bold, Isuzu Ute MU-X is a versatile family SUV. (Pictures: Supplied)

Macedon enjoying a new challenge

Macedon wasn’t sure it was going to get a team up for the Riddell District Football League inaugural women’s season.

Having got the numbers, the Cats are now thriving with plenty of numbers and a few wins on the board.

Cats’ Tamara Collins said they were thrilled with how the season had gone so far.

“I didn’t think that we would get the team up, but the numbers are great now,” she said.

“There’s a lot of mums playing who have alwayswantedtoplaytheirwholelives.There’s a couple of mother-daughter combinations, some younger girls and a couple of netballers, who have clean hands and know how to find space.”

Collins said it had been really rewarding so far to see the development of the group and what they had been able to achieve.

She said they had exceeded all expectations.

“We’ve recruited really well through mistake and we’ve got some experienced players,” she said.

“The newbies that have turned up are quite talented. There’s still heaps of development to come.”

The Cats have split their first two matches, beating both Romsey and Mount Alexander.

Collins said they gained a lot of confidence.

“From the first game when we were blown out of the water, when it was the old brigade to now,” she said.

“People have become available and we’re starting to gel, which is good. We’re finding out the best positions for everyone which is fun.”

Collins said they were aiming to finish in the top four.

The Cats faced Woodend-Hesket on Saturday afternoon

Speaking before the game, Collins said the Hawks have a lot of young players and have had a good start to the season.

The Cats though got their best win for the season, winning 7.6 (48)-3.5 (23).

Laura Roberts kicked four goals for the Cats

and was named as one of their best alongside Francesca Stevens and Lulu Slater.

The Cats remain in fourth spot, but are now just percentage behind second placed Melton but the Bloods have played one less game.

Mount Alexander got its first win of the season beating Romsey on Friday night.

Mount Alexander scored two goals in the first quarter before adding a third one in the second quarter to open up a 22 point lead at the main break.

Neither team scored in the third quarter, with Mount Alexander able to ice the cake in the final quarter to seal a 4.5 (29)-.0.0 (0) win

Kaitlynn Paterson was the Redbacks best.

The top of the table clash between Kyneton and Melton didn’t go ahead on Saturday evening.

Games were called off at Kyneton Showgrounds, following the death of Castlemaine player in the under-18s game earlier in the day.

Kangaroos on the board

Tara Murray

There was plenty of relief as the Sunbury Kangaroos finally got on the board in the Essendon District Football League division 2 competition.

Having lost their first five games by under four goals, the Kangaroos could have considered themselves unlucky to be without a win.

That changed on Saturday, as they easily won the Sunbury derby against East Sunbury. TheThunderalsoenteredthematchwithout a win.

The Kangaroos were the better side in the first half and slowly pushed the margin out to 31 points at the main break.

The Kangaroos found another level in the third quarter and with a 62 point lead at three quarter time, they had all but secured their first win.

An eight goal final quarter iced the result, with the Kangaroos winning 21.13 (139)-4.12 (36).

Kangaroos coach Shanon Carroll said it was a relief to finally have a win.

“It’s more for the boys,” he said. “The guys have put in so much effort over the last few weeks and even the pre-season.

“We’d had little wins along the way, but not just on the scoreboard, it’s just a relief for them.”

Carroll said having played well for patches in other games, this was as close as they had got to a full four quarter performance.

He said it was good to see the group had learned the lessons from previous rounds and put them into play. He said the previous round they played really well in the third quarter, but weren’t able to finish it off

“We have some high standards and one of the things I said to the boys when I walked into the club, one of my favourite sayings is… The standard you walk past is the standard that you set,” he said.

“We knew that we needed to finish it off in the last quarter, it was really good to see.

“Almost four quarters, not quite as far as we’re concerned. We’ll take the scoreboard in theend,butmorepleasingwiththeexecution.”

Rhys Magin kicked six goals for the Kangaroos, finding plenty of space up forward and when he went into the middle.

Jordan James kicked four goals and Mitch Streiff kicked three goals.

Mitchell Kook and Magin were named the Kangaroos best along with Matthew Leonard.

Leonard has found himself in a new role this season, moving up into the forward line.

Carroll said it was about keeping him reinvigorated, while also using his smarts.

AnotherplayerthatreallyimpressedCarroll on Saturday was Blake Tirchett.

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The Sunbury Lions returned to the winners list in the Ballarat Football League on Saturday. Coming off the bye, the Lions started slowly against Bacchus Marsh and trailed by four points at the main break. After the break the Lions kicked 8.11 to 2.2 to run away with the win, 14.17 (101)-9.6 (60). Jake Sutton kicked four goals for the Lions, while James Cree in his first senior game of the season was named their best. After seven rounds, the Lions sit fourth on the table with four wins.

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The Sunbury Lions had a day out against Bacchus Marsh in the Ballarat Netball League on Saturday. Coming off the bye, the Lions beat the Cobras 100-11 in a strong all round performance. Lani Fauonuku scored 47 goals for the Lions, while Ruth Smith scored 29 and Tara O’Grady scored 24. The Lions sit in fifth spot after seven rounds with three wins. The Lions this week face third placed Redan.

Coates Talent League

The Calder Cannons were back in action on Saturday in the Coates Talent League competition. After several weeks off with the structure of the competition, Cannons boys returned in a winning way beating the Gippsland Power. The Cannons were able to build throughout on the way to a 15.10 (100)-7.7 (49) win. Amin Naim kicked four goals for the Cannons, while Jordan Croft kicked three. Damon Hollow was named their best.

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“There’s been a number of positives for a lot of these younger guys, Blake is one that we are really putting a lot of work into,” he said.

“We think that he can be a really dominant centre half back in the next few years, but at the same time what he had been able to do at the moment against some key centre half forwards has been second to none.

“I think today was a breakout game for him, more self belief game, that he is good enough and he can do it.”

Now with a win on the board. Carroll said

they were hoping to build on that. This week they host Hadfield, which sits one spot above them on the ladder.

“I didn’t even speak to the players after the game, I wanted them to enjoy that moment, that’s been coming for a number of weeks,” he said. “I firmly believe if we had have got over the line in round one, we would have in round two and who knows from there and reality is that we didn’t.

“Nowwe’vefoundawaytowinandthatwill hopefully build that confidence.”

The Calder Cannons Girls made a winning return to the field in the Coates Talent League competition on Saturday. After several weeks off, the Cannons had a tough task against Gippsland Power, The Power led 19-0 at quarter time and had a four goal lead heading into the final quarter. The Cannons kicked five goals to nil in the final quarter to seal a 6.4 (40)-5.3 (33) win. Kayley Kavanagh and Bridie Collings were the Cannons best.

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Shoesmith steps up as captain-coach at Rupo

The timing is right for Nathan Shoesmith to step up and take on the captain-coaching role at Rupertswood.

Having played his junior cricket at the Gisborne and District Cricket Association club before going to Victorian Premier Cricket, the club has always been close to his heart.

But with his premier cricket days over, Shoesmith is keen to help the next generation at Rupertswood develop.

Shoesmith said he was looking for the challenge.

“It has worked out well,” he said. “It [coaching] probably hadn’t been on the mind until more recently.

“When I finished up at Essendon and Camberwell, I was looking to come back here as I still had a few mates.

“They offered me the role last season, but I decided to have one more crack at premier cricket.”

ShoesmithlastedhalfaseasonatCamberwell

lastseason,beforedecidingthathistimeatthat level was up.

He said while Camberwell was a good club, the amount of travel took its toll.

“I felt burnt out and I had dragged myself over hot coals for long enough.”

While he didn’t plan on playing after leaving Camberwell, Shoesmith was soon back on the field for Rupertswood.

For him it was about trying to just play and get enjoyment out of it, which is exactly what happened.

With Andrew Pizaro ready to take a step back, Shoesmith was offered the role again and decided to take it.

Pizaro will remain at the club and will play next season, but what division is still to be decided.

Pizaro, who made the McIntyre Cup team of the year, was captain-coach for six seasons and guided the side to McIntyre Cup finals earlier this year.

“Piz has been great and he has said that he would help me in any way that he could,” Shoesmith said.

“It makes life easier. Piz’s son is coming through and he is keen to play with him while he can.”

Shoesmith said he was excited by the future of the club and would continue that focus on home grown talent.

“Theaverageageisreallyyoung,betweenthe 17 and 23 age group, you don’t see too much of that in our competition,” he said.

“We’ve got a couple of young bowlers who are more than ready for first XI cricket. I want to develop the young talent at the club and look to provide some of my insight along the way from having played premier cricket.”

Shoesmith said they were speaking with some former players about coming back to the club. Max Howell is one that will return.

EDFL moves on safety

By Tara Murray

Restrictions on spectators on the field during breaks and exclusion zones around coaches’ boxeshavebeenimplementedbytheEssendon District Football League.

The measures have been introduced to try and ensure the safety of everyone involved following a number of incidents at games, including a division 1 match between St Albans and Hillside being called off.

The league is yet to officially announce the changes, but a number of clubs posted the changes on their social media and they were in place on Saturday at games.

No spectators are allowed on mid-section of the grounds at the quarter time and half time breaks, with spectators only allowed inside 50 metre arcs during these breaks.

Coaches’ huddles at breaks are to be within areas close to the coaches’ boxes and an exclusion zone of 25 metres will be applied around all coaches’ boxes.

There will be match day managers at all games who will liaise with umpires to identify poor crowd behaviour, club committees will be at games to help support these new initiatives and EDFL board members will also be visiting clubs to assist.

“Whilst we love the passion and enthusiasm each and every supporter brings to our game we need to be accepting and understanding of the league’s decision after recent events,” the posts said.

“We understand that actions of a minority have led to this impacting the majority and it will cause wide frustration and disappointment however we must ensure we provide the safest environment we can for our players, coaches and the league officials.

“Abuse is unacceptable and will not be tolerated towards any individual or group.”

It comes as the league continues to investigate the brawl that resulted in the St Albans and Hillside game being called off at three quarter time and police called.

League chairman Bernie Shinners and chief executive Andrew Johnston released a letter last week endorsed by all 37 clubs calling out the behaviour of the minority.

“Every one of these people need our support and our respect,” the letter said.

“However, in the first few weeks of our game there has been a corresponding increase in incidents at games and on social media. We’ve seen disturbing altercations lately involving spectators and players – threatening behaviour, verbal abuse, and alarmingly, even isolated incidents of physical abuse.

“These acts have NO place in our game. The damage anti-social behaviour does to our game cannot be understated.

“We’ve seen too many umpires leave our game prematurely, too many young players

Bendigo FNL in mourning

The Bendigo Football Netball League community has been left in shock following the death of a Castlemaine under-18 football player in a game on Saturday.

Castlemaine was playing Kyneton at the Kyneton Showgrounds in the under-18s match when emergency services were called to the ground.

A Victoria Police spokesperson said that emergency services were called to reports of an unresponsive boy at a football field on Mollison Street, about 12.20pm.

A 17-year-old boy from Castlemaine was transported to Kyneton Hospital in a critical condition where he later died.

The exact circumstances surrounding the death are yet to be determined but the matter is not being treated as suspicious. The police will prepare a report for the coroner.

The rest of the day’s play at Kyneton was cancelled, as were the Tigers rural round celebrations which were occurring on Saturday.

The league on its Facebook page said it and the Castlemaine Football Netball Club were devastated following the death.

“The club and league’s first priority is providing and facilitating support for the family, friends, teammates, and coaches of the player,” the post said.

“The club and league will continue to worktogethercloselyandkindlyrequest that the privacy of family, friends and teammates be respected during this incredibly difficult time.”

Castlemaine opened its club rooms on Saturday to provide a safe space for everyone to be together during the difficult time and planned to do the same on Sunday. Kyneton made a post on its social media pages.

driven away by the behaviour of their peers and/or adults, and too many community supporters who feel unsafe to attend the game they love.

“Although we’re determined to stamp this behaviour out, we need your help.

“We are asking every parent, player, official, supporter and spectator to offer their support “the correct way”.

“Everyone can make the decision to be supportive and encouraging rather than critical or abusive, you can be the parent, player, official, supporter or spectator that holds their tongue when you perceive a poor

decisionorwanttosaysomethingtoyourown or the other team.

“Only you can consciously recognise that nothing you do or say will change an umpires decision.

“Only you can discourage and refrain from anti-social behaviour. With this level of support, more children, more players, more umpires, and more volunteers will find reasons to stay in the game they love rather than being given reasons to quit.”

“The Kyneton Football and Netball Club are deeply saddened by the tragic passing of an under 18 player from the CastlemaineFootballandNetballClub,” it said. “Our thoughts and prayers are with the players, family, friends, and teammates and we ask that you please respect their privacy at this time.”

Gisborne also made a post saying the club sent its deepest condolences to all involved with the Castlemaine Football Netball Club at this very sad time.

“The thoughts of the Gisborne Football Netball Club committee, players and community are with you all.”

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Burras win top of the table clash against Wallan

Diggers Rest came out on top in the top of the table clash, as Melton Centrals claimed a massive upset in the Riddell District Football League on Saturday.

The Burras headed up to Greenhill Reserve on Saturday to face the Wallan, with both sides undefeated after the first seven rounds.

The Burras started the better of the two sides and led by 10 points at the first break, before extending that to 22 points at the main break.’

The margin stayed steady in the third quarter, with the Burras leading 19 points at the final break.

The Magpies needed quick goals in the final quarter but they didn’t come, with the Burras doing enough to win 10.14 (74)-8.5 (53).

Deven Costigan kicked four goals for the Burras, while Mitchell Day kicked three goals.

Christopher Lawton was named the Burras bestalongsideMarcusCalvaresiandCostigan.

For the Magpies, Matthew Perri kicked three goals and Steven Boyall was named their best.

The Burras now sit a game clear on top of the ladder, with the Magpies remaining in second spot.

Melton Centrals pulled off an upset, knocking off defending premiers Riddell in a thriller.

It was a low scoring game with the Centrals leading by 15 points at half time, before the Bombers reduced it to two points at the final break.

Most people would have expected the Bombers to go on with it, but they weren’t able to make the most of their opportunities.

The Bombers kicked just seven behinds in the final quarter, but weren’t able to find the goal they needed.

Centrals had just one scoring shot for the final term, a goal which proved to be the winner in the 8.7 (55)-7.12 (54) win.

Ben Sonogan was the only multiple goal kicker for the Bombers with two, but was among those to miss shots in the final quarter.

Tommy Alkemade and Jesse Horton were named the Bombers best.

Jake Armistead was named Centrals’ best.

The Bombers now sit fifth on the ladder, with just two wins from six games. Macedon and the Centrals are only percentage behind them.

Romsey spoiled Lancefield’s 150th anniversary celebrations. The Tigers wore replicates of their original jumper and held a big function on Saturday.

On field, the Tigers led at the first break before the Redbacks gained the lead before half time. The Redbacks held an 18 point lead heading into the final break

The Redbacks scored six goals to three in the final term to seal a 15.6 (96)-9.8 (62) win.

Woodend-Hesket was the other winner, beating Macedon.

The Hawks led throughout on the way to a 10.18 (78)-8.8 (56) win.

Matilda Dyke joins Essendon

Western Australian Matilda Dyke will fill the vacant spot on Essendon’s AFLW list for the 2023 season.

With Cat Phillips being placed on the inactive list after announcing she’s expecting her first child, the Bombers had a spot to fill.

At 181cm, Dyke has the versatility to play through the ruck and across the backline, with her mobility being a key strength.

Hailing from Narrogin in Western Australia, Dyke is a 2022 Western Australian Football League Women’s premiership player with Claremont.

For the first 10 games of the 2023 WAFLW season, Dyke was ranked number two in the league for hit-outs.

The 21-year-old also represented her homestateinthe2021under-18national championships.

Redbacks break through

By Tara Murray

After a number of close results, Romsey has finally got its first win of the Riddell District Netball League season on Saturday.

With a different coach this season and some new players it was always going to take some time for the side to gel.

On Saturday, they got some reward for effort, beating Lancefield 75-29. The Redbacks jumped out of the blocks and led 17-4 at the first break.

The Tigers reduced that margin by one goal in the second quarter, but after half time it was all the Redbacks.

Speaking before the game, coach Lena Way said they were realistic about this season and were keen to use it to build for the future.

“Given we’re still trying to solidify our line up, we’ve been very competitive against Wallan, against Melton we only lost by four goals.

“We were competitive against Woodend and we drew with the Western Rams.

“We need to finish off games but the girls are still getting used to each other which has been a big factor.”

Way said they were still working on settling down their starting seven with injuries and unavailability also hitting the side.

In recent weeks, they’ve been able to add in a couple of their key players, along with some handy fill ins.

Midcourter Maggie Lind has joined the Redbacks, as has her City West Falcons teammate Lucia Fauonuku.

Three different Falcons goalers have also pulled on the Redbacks dress. Uneeq Palavi played on Saturday and scored 58 goals in the win.

“The quality of players like Maggie and Uneeq, they’re absolute guns,” Way said.

“Maggie and Lucia are contracted. Having Maggie is such a benefit not only for her experience, as she has played at the highest level of netball, but her leadership on the court.

“She is the main ball carrier.”

Way said they were still finalising that last shooting option,

While the Redbacks have added some talent with the Victorian Netball League players, it’s been the work done by those coming back to the club and the next generation which

really excites Way.

Waysaidthisseasonwasoneofbuildingthe foundations for the future.

“We’vegotyoungoneslikeEmilyMileswho has come straight up from the under-17s,” she said.

“She played her first game against the Western Rams and she’s still managing her return from injury

“We’ve got a lot of young girls in B-grade and a number in the under-17s that will be coming up next year.

“We’re looking to build and develop the talent and be competitive every week.”

In other results, Macedon suffered its first loss of the season at the hands of Woodend-Hesket.

Aftertrailingatquartertime,theHawksgot going and were able to build to a 42-29 win.

Abby Gilmore shots 26 goals for the Hawks, while Chloe Williams shot 19 for the Cats.

It was a defenders game with Tayissa Coppinger and Katie Clarke named their side’s best respectively.

Riddell came from behind to beat Melton Centrals 42-41 after a 15-5 final term, while Wallan beat Diggers Rest 36-26.

Essendon AFLW list and recruiting head and head of Victorian Football League Women’s Georgia Harvey welcomed Dyke to the club.

“We are very excited to have Matilda join us ahead of season eight,” she said. ”Matilda has been performing strongly at WAFLW level in the ruck this season.

“She is mobile, covers the ground well and can also play down back. We look forward to seeing what she can achieve in our program.”

An inaugural AFLW player with Melbourne as an ultimate frisbee-playing rookie, Phillips played all 10 matches for the Bombers last season as a winger, where her speed and endurance held her in good stead.

Essendon head of AFLW Aysha Ward said that Phillips’ was an integral part of the club’s inaugural season.

“We wish her all the best with her pregnancy, and we look forward to the leadership she will continue to provide our playing group off the field in season eight.”

Essendon’s AFLW team will commence pre-season training on May 29.

The Bombers are looking to build on a a strong first season where they finished in 10th spot with four wins.

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