Star Weekly - Sunbury Macedon Ranges - 6th June 2023

Family’s ‘dark’ future

By Zoe Moffatt

A Sunbury couple is petitioning to gain permanent residency in Australia after being told on May 29 they have 35 days to leave their children behind and the country they have lived in since 2015.

A petition, which has attracked more than 13,000 signatures, was launched in December 2022 for the Kaur and Singh family to stay in Australiaaftertheyclaimedtheywereexploited by their sponsor.

Sukhdeep Kaur and Jaswinder Singh moved from northern India to Australia in 2015 on a 457 work visa with their two children.

“We wanted to set up our life [in Australia],” Ms Kaur said.

“We thought it was a good country for our children too, that’s why we are here and we worked very hard.

“I started around four years ago to work in a cook position at Gisborne Peak Winery … and I have another job at Kyneton Woolworths in customer service.”

Ms Kaur said the Gisborne Peak Winery owners, who also employ her husband, have been supportive but the family’s financial circumstances, a lack of awareness of Austalia’s immigration laws and no family contacts in Australiahadcontributedtotheirsituationand the harsh reality of deportation.

“We are feeling very depressed,” Ms Kaur said as tears rolled down her face.

“[Our] 187 [visa application] was refused … completely denied and we have 35 days [from May 29] to leave the country.

“We have suffered a lot the last eight years and we have been living in limbo with no certainty.

“I have no words to express, we are in the dark side of life.”

Ms Kaur and Mr Singh have two children together, a 25-year-old son who is working

on an application for a permanent visa and a 20-year-old daughter who has been offered a permanent visa.

At 46 years of age, Ms Kaur cannot apply for permanent residency due to her age.

“My daughter is 20 years old … she’s emotionally and financially dependent on us,” Ms Kaur said. “We have nothing [in India], it’s very hard for us to survive there.

“I don’t know what we will do, since [May 29] we are in the dark, we don’t know what we will do.”

With the deportation date of July 2 looming, the Kaur and Singh family contacted Hawke MP Sam Rae and said he has been helpful in seeking advice from the immigration, citizenship and multicultural affairs minister on their behalf.

Mr Rae said he has directly raised the case with the office of Immigration Minister Andrew Giles but cannot comment on the specifics of individual cases due to privacy.

“I always advocate for the people of Hawke,” Mr Rae said. “Our community is richer for welcoming multicultural families to our great country.”

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Sukhdeep Kaur and Jaswinder Singh are facing deportation by July 2. (Damjan Janevski) 338186_05

‘‘ We have been living in limbo with no certainty. I have no words to express, we are in the dark side of life ’’ - Sukhdeep Kaur

Call to properly fund rural GPs

By Zoe Moffatt

The federal government is being called on to better fund general practitioner (GP) practices and stabilise the ongoing supply of GPs for areas like Riddells Creek following the federal budget.

BusinessmanagerrepresentativeJohnCross has been a business consultant to medical practices for 12 years and said an immediate review was urgently needed in regards to financial resources.

“I believe there is a funding shortfall and lack of focus on fixing the short to medium term problem of ensuring the ongoing supply of GPs generally but more so in

rural and regional areas such as Riddells Creek,” Mr Cross said.

“GP practices will require better financial resources and … better focus on overseeing an efficient and effective system for getting doctor resources into practices quickly.

“That is not what is happening Australia wide, and an immediate review is urgently needed.”

MrCrosssaidhewelcomesthegovernment’s bulk billing incentives in the federal budget but said there is a long way to go in order to maintain services.

“Given the need to vigorously rebuild the role of bulk billing … it was pleasing to finally see initiatives like this that at least go some

way towards the provision of free medicine to the most vulnerable,” he said.

“There is a long way to go before we will see bulk billing as a way of providing the required medical services to patients outside of these groups.

“I believe GP practices will not be able to maintain the current level of services without patients outside of these groups paying significantly more in the way of private fees or gaps over the next five years.”

Mr Cross said maintaining the constant supply of doctors and nurses in regional areas and providing financial initiatives to enable them to work in high levels of professional primary services is a major challenge.

Leanne lays down her sign for good

A Sunbury local has waved goodbye to Killara Primary School after helping generations of children safely cross the road.

Crossing supervisor Leanne Janner retired on Friday, June 2, after almost 24 years in the role.

Ms Janner said she started the job over two decades ago to supplement her income as a personal care worker.

“It’s funny because one of my boys actually went to Killara [at the time] and was quite embarrassed,” she said.

“I was doing personal care work [at the time] … and I needed something else to bring in

some more income and I thought it would fit in perfectly with the shifts.”

Ms Janner said the highlight of her time as a crossing supervisor is seeing the children grow up and eventually getting to help the next generation get safely to school.

“I’ve seen children that went to Killara, and their children now go to Killara, so I’ve been able to see two generations, which is just fabulous,” she said.

“The kids are just absolutely beautiful and I have formed friendships out of that with the parents [as well].”

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concentrating when they are driving through a school zone and not to be sidetracked by what’s going on.

“I try to look out for all children as if they were my own boys,” she said. “You want to make them feel safe, especially with speed limits as many cars don’t stick to the limit.”

“It gives the kids some security too… [and] the feeling that someone is looking out for them… [so] they feel safe and comfortable.

“[My time there] has been an absolute pleasure.”

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“This has not been addressed for a long time by either federal or state government and we are so lucky that … Riddells Country Practice has always been that the community and patient needs come first.

“As a team we all sacrifice what it takes for this to happen.”

This call for a review follows the $3.5 billion investment in bulk billing incentives in the federal budget.

Health and Ageing Assistant Minister Ged Kearny said this makes Medicare stronger for everyone and delivers on critical funding and reforms needs “after nine long years of cuts and neglect.”

Sunbury pool issues persist

Sunbury Aquatic and Leisure Centre (SALC) continues to be plagued with pool issues, as investigations reveal the indoor 25-metre pool will be closed for up to 12 weeks due to pipe damage.

InanannouncementonMay31,Hume council said ongoing investigations revealed the pipe damage extends under the pool shell and the pipework will need to be replaced.

These works are expected to take up to 12 weeks, and the spa and steam room located in the 25 metre pool area will also be closed until late August, early September.

Council said it is working to reopen the 50-metre outdoor pool the week of June 13 to accommodate swimmers.

In response to inquiries by Star Weekly , council said pipe damage was first suspected to extend under the pool shellonMay24,whichwasconfirmedon May 29.

Council said it is still obtaining quotes for the works, and does not have an update on the cost of repairs. Facebookusersexpressedtheirfeelings with some users happy the 50 metre will reopen,andothersfrustratedthatrepairs have been ongoing.

“I think it’s time for a completely new swimming centre. Repairs have been going on for many many years. Quite ridiculous for the population of Sunbury,” on user said.

Council said over the past 10 years it has spent $6.1 million on repairs and upgrades at SALC, and routine checks and maintenance hadn’t identified any issues or water loss prior to May 12.

Leanne Janner at Killara Primary School where she has been a crossing supervisor for almost 24 years. (Damjan Janevski) 337422_01

Clubs plead for budget funding

By Zoe Moffatt

Macedon Ranges residents have responded to council’s draft budget, with some pleading for more money for their organisations, while Romseyresidentssaythebudgetfailstoaddress their town’s needs.

At its meeting on May 31, councillors heard from13residentsinregardstothedraftbudget.

A further 41 written submissions have also been lodged with council.

Serveral community groups and sporting clubs requested funding, including the Macedon Tennis Club which wants money to complete a fencing project.

Club president Liz O’Connell spoke at the meeting and said the club needs $110,000 to fix dangerous fencing.

“[The club] is not proud of our dilapidated and lets be honest, downright dangerous fences,” Ms O’Connell said.

“Thefencesatourclaycourts…wereerected in 1970 … they have well and truly passed middle age and they are at the end of their life.

“They are rusted, coming undone … and fence wire sticks out everywhere including at ground and eye level … we had a dangerous incident involving a child slipping and piercing their eye.”

MsO’Connellsaidtheclubhassaved$20,000

Club’s funding bounce

Riddells Creek Junior Mixed Basketball Association (RCJMBA) has received a $1200 grant from the state government’s sporting club grants program.

Macedon MP Mary-Anne Thomas announced the grant on May 23, which will go towards providing training for RCJMBA coaches, through the government’s commitment to make community sport accessible and inclusive.

RCJMBA president Debra Taylor said the grant makes a big difference and will help the development of the coaches at RCJMBA.

“We applied for the grant because we have a lot of new coaches at our association and it was one of our main priorities, to provide extra training,” Ms Taylor said. “It’s our way of saying thankyou and giving them a bit of extra help.”

Ms Taylor said RCJMBA can now book in

multiple training programs with a coach from the Sunbury Basketball Association.

“We’ve actually booked in a coach from the [SBA] to come out and run some sessions with our coaches,” she said.

“Without this grant we probably wouldn’t run such an extensive coaching program … to have someone come out multiple times.

“We wouldn’t have access to somebody who could give us all their knowledge.

“Now we know we have the money, we will lock in the coach.”

Ms Thomas said the program helps to support local clubs and get community members involved in sport.

“The sporting club grants program is giving grassrootssportsclubsinMacedonthesupport they need to grow their ranks,” she said. “[This will] help more people than ever play the sports they love.”

and sourced a $20,000 grant from Bendigo Bank for the project which must be used this year.

“We would like $110,000 this financial year [for the project],” she said.

Other groups, including New Gisborne TennisClub,KynetonObedienceDogCluband Malmsbury Historical Society, also provided submissions.

Romsey residents addressed council’s budget allocation for the town in written and verbal submissions, with one resident attending the meeting to speak about the town’s concerns.

“I am here tonight as a long term resident of Romsey and a community volunteer for Better

Futures Romsey,” the resident said.

“This budget lacks investment in [Romsey], it lacks cohesion between shire departments … [and] it fails to address the existing and future needs of our rapidly growing community.”

The resident said there is a lack of action around vacant and commercial land holdings, the town’s “inferior” infrastructure, and investment in bridge and road upgrades.

“In closing they say parents don’t have favourite children, but if the towns of Macedon Ranges shire council were children, I would argue that the shire places Romsey at the bottom,” they said.

Council will vote on the budget on June 28.

Riddells Creek Junior Mixed Basketball Association players and coaches in action. (Supplied)

Trekking for the animals

By Zoe Moffatt

ASunburylocalwillembarkonaninedayhike in Sumatra to raise money for the Lancefield not-for-profit animal sanctuary, Edgar’s Mission.

Edgar’s Mission supporters are celebrating 20 years of the mission by raising money and immersing themselves in the Indonesian jungle, where they will trek and visit the Sumatran Orangutan Conservation Program.

Sunbury resident Terri Hill has been a long time supporter of the mission and said it has been a lifelong dream to travel to Sumatra.

“I came across [the trek] when my husband and I were looking to see when Edgar’s Mission tour dates were available,” Mrs Hill said.

“Having grown up in Lancefield I’ve known the work they do … I have a strong love for animals … and I love what they do there.

“I thought it was absolutely fantastic that I could live out my lifelong dream of going to Sumatra and then also get to help raise money for Edgar’s Mission.”

Mrs Hill said there are about 20 people going on the trek and everyone has to fundraise a minimum of $3500.

“In June I am holding two fundraising events … I wanted to draw attention to local businesses and supporters throughout my fundraising and training,” she said.

“The events will bring focus to Edgar’s Mission…aswellasfocusingonlocalwomen’s health and wellbeing as this is an area that I have the most connection to in the local community.”

The first fundraising event took place on June 4, and the second event will take place on June 18, including an hour of Pilates followed by guest speakers from local women and a vegan afternoon tea.

“Pilates+ have been kind enough to lend me

their space at both their Gisborne and Sunbury studios … at no charge and will provide two instructors … and a goodie bag for people who come along “Ihavereachedouttoover50localbusinesses in the Sunbury and Macedon Ranges areas to donate a product and/or voucher to be used at the events … the generosity so far has been

Flood inquiry submission

Macedon Ranges council will provide a submission for the parliamentary inquiry into Victoria’s response to the major floods in October 2022.

At its meeting on Wednesday, May 24, council said it was invited to provide its thoughts, feedback and experiences, along with members of the public and organisations.

Councillors welcomed the opportunity to provide a submission and Cr Rob Guthrie said he was pleased the government was going to examine it seriously.

“This to me is a very significant event … [and] is something that we should be considering a lot more seriously,” Cr Guthrie said.

Deputy mayor Jennifer Anderson said she hoped the inquiry will look into the issues that contributed to the damage and provide adequate resources to better equip flood affected communities.

“I understand that Macedon Ranges in thelasttwoyearshashadninesignificant declared events and this is the trouble we’re seeing with climate change,” Cr Anderson said.

mind-blowing.

“I just really wanted to make the whole experience local and make local people aware of Edgar’s Mission … and their presence.”

MrsHillhasafundraisingpagewherepeople can donate, and is documenting her journey on her Instagram page @trek_for_kindness2023.

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“The impact in our shire can be huge and I think hopefully this inquiry will be able to look at those issues and provide adequate resources and funding to local government to support … our community.

The parliamentary inquiry will look at what caused or contributed to the flooding and the adequacy and effectiveness of early warning systems.

Terri Hill at Mount Holden in Sunbury where she trains. (Damjan Janevski) 337542_03

Road works complete

Sunbury motorists are driving towards a more reliable traffic flow after the completion of Francis Boulevard intersection works on May 16.

Major Road Projects Victoria (MRPV) announced the upgrade completion to Sunbury’s busiest arterial road, which will pave the way for intersection commissioning and lane widening later in the year.

MRPV program director Dipal Sorathia said the upgrades will help to reduce travel time and increase reliability.

“Crews have worked hard to get the Francis Boulevard-Sunbury Road intersection open … with minimal traffic delays to motorists and local businesses,” Mr Sorathia said.

“Signalising this intersection is a vital part of the Sunbury Road Upgrade – and these works at Goonawarra will give drivers the smoother and more reliable trips they deserve.

“It’s great to see major works completed, and

locals can look forward to more benefits when the ultimate intersection is commissioned later this year.”

The road works have provided an upgrade through building traffic islands, and preparing the road for new turning lanes which will replace the former roundabout controlling movements.

The Sunbury Road upgrade is also delivering new traffic lanes and shared-use paths between Powlett Street and Bulla-Diggers Rest Road, and there will be intersection upgrades and the construction of a second Jacksons Creek crossing with a new bridge over the waterway.

The final intersections for the upgrade will be commissioned at Lancefield Road later this year and installed at the entrance to the Sunbury Eco-Hub.

The project is scheduled for completion by the end of 2025.

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Briefs

Heritage strategy

Macedon Ranges council is inviting community feedback on its heritage strategy, amid update plans. On May 24, council announced it is seeking feedback on the strategy which sets the management approach and helps identify the work completed, while identifying and prioritising future work. Residents will be able to make submissions on the strategy until June 23, at 5pm. Details: https://rb.gy/ wya0n

Bowen Street

Macedon Ranges council will write to the planning minister to offer its support to change the planning scheme for 20 Bowen Street. At its meeting on May 25, council voted to write to the Planning Minister Sonya Kilkenny about enabling development of the site while protecting heritage and biodiversity. Deputy mayor Jennifer Anderson said the amendment will provide a better heritage and environment outcome for the site.

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Francis Boulevard Intersection road works are complete (supplied).

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Week to reflect on reconciliation

By Harper Sercombe

Hume council partnered with the Reconciliation Action Plan Working Group (RAPWG) to commemorate National Reconciliation Week.

This year’s Reconciliation Week ran from May 27 to June 3, and included the anniversary of the 1967 referendum and the 1992 Mabo decision.

The theme for this year’s Reconciliation Week was ’Be a voice for generations’, however RAPWG member Tracey Evans said this is

the group’s year-round goal in its work with council.

“Through working with RAPWG, council has gone on another journey of reconciliation and active participation in reconciling with the aboriginal community,” she said.

Ms Evans has been with the RAPWG since its conception in 2019. The group advises the council on matters concerning the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community and gives guidance on how they can be supported.

“Isitatthetablewithalotofnetworksbehind me and a lot of stakeholder engagements, so I

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bring that expertise,” she said. “And I’ve lived in Hume for over 20 years, so it’s important for me to sit at the table and try and make a difference for my people in the City of Hume.

“What’s in the best interest of the community? What are the issues? What can council do better? How can we do better?”

Through the Reconciliation Action Plan guided by the RAPWG, council has established initiatives such as dedicated health services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders and the Indigenous community garden in Westmeadows.

While Ms Evans welcomes council’s support, she said more needs to be done if true reconciliation is to be achieved.

“Weneedtodedicatetimeandunderstanding and respect to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to understand the culture, be a good ally and listen to what’s actually happening to my community,” she said.

“It’sbeingcurious,it’sbeingopentolearning, it’s being open to respect.”

Council held a range of library storytimes to celebrate the week,

Preparing for the future

Students from Sacred Heart College in Kyneton have been preparing for life after graduation with the last round of online mock interviews taking place from May 22 to 26.

Year 10 students from the school produced resumes and cover letters for the interviews which were held through Microsoft Teams to represent recent changes and the impact of COVID-19.

Sacred Heart said it relies on volunteers to run the free program and was able to source over 20 industry professionals to take part in the program.

Students said they found the experience useful and supportive, while providing good criticism and feedback.

“I think the program is really good, it allows you to have an idea of the environment that you may have to face in the future,” one student said.

Ensemble Liaison will perform at the Woodend winter arts festival on June 9 to 12. (Supplied)

Woodend Winter Arts Festival is returning to the Macedon Ranges this June with a four-day program of world class performances, discussions and exciting new events.

The festival will take place over the King’s Birthday long weekend on June 9 to 12, with free and ticketed events at various locations throughout Woodend.

EventfounderandartisticdirectorJaqueline Ogeil said the event will feature some of Australia’s leading classical musicians, and greatest literary minds.

“We are thrilled to bring to the Macedon Rangesahighlydiverseandengagingprogram of events that has been curated to cater for a wide range of tastes,” Ms Ogeil said.

It’s up to all of us

“From the musical genius of performers such as Simon Tedeschi and Alma Zygier to the literary greatness of Alan Finkel [and] Peter Doherty … attendees can expect to be enthralled as they enjoy incredible performances.”

Ms Ogeil said the High Street Festa will bring the main street to life by illuminating the historic buildings with colourful projected artworks by local artist Mary Larnach-Jones.

“There will also be late night shopping [with] plenty of food options, [and] the evening will culminate with a flash mob Big Sing, as hundreds of singers join forces to perform,” she said.

“The High Street Festa is in addition to the

annualfireworksdisplayatWoodend’sBuffalo Stadium, which will this year be synchronised to popular classical music.

“Another new addition is the choral marathon featuring six choirs from across Victoria and over 200 singers for an afternoon and evening of lively and soul-stirring performances.”

The festival will also feature a words and ideas program, which will discuss challenging contemporary issues such as the clean energy crisis, climate catastrophe, pandemics, peace and war and more.

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“My interviewer was really nice and supportive, gave good feedback and made it feel like a safe place,” another student said.

Sacred Heart said it has run the program for about 15 years and produces highly beneficial outcomes, with many students already in the process of seeking their first part-time job.

The next round of interviews will take place in October, 2023 and Sacred Heart said it looks to offer interviewers from a broad range of workplaces and encourages anyone interested in volunteering to reach out.

Details: https://rb.gy/r20q9

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Calder Fwy funding up in the air

By Hannah Hammoud

Uncertainty has continued to cloud future upgrades to improve the Calder Freeway, with multi-million dollar funding hinging on the outcomeoftheCommonwealthInfrastructure Investment Program review (CIIR).

The Calder Freeway has been the subject of widespread community concern for more than a decade and was named as one of Victoria’s top 10 deadliest roads in 2021, with Brimbank council launching a ‘Fix the Calder Campaign’ the same year.

The 2023-24 state budget included an allocation of $10.693 million to improve the Calder Freeway but for Brimbank, both the Calder Freeway upgrade and the Melbourne Airport Rail remain in limbo as the federal government undertakes its 90 day review of major infrastructure projects.

Brimbank mayor Cr Bruce Lancashire said it was pleasing to see the state government back up its election promises in the budget but council must continue to advocate for local priorities.

“ … We need to keep up pressure on the

Coffee power connects

Macedon Ranges residents aged 55 years old and over are connecting through the power of coffee, with Village Connect coffee cup sessions.

Village Connect is a Macedon Ranges council initiative, funded by the government, to deliver free activities, information sessions, digitaleducationsessions,andthepathwaysfor carers walking group.

The coffee cup sessions started in August 2022 as a way for the community members to connect, especially during quiet and lonely times of the year.

Council’s director community Maria Weiss said the sessions help to build connections and reduce isolation.

“These coffee cup events have proven to be very popular and we have been receiving some very positive feedback from those who have attended,” Ms Weiss said.

“They are helping to build connections and reduce instances of isolation amongst those

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aged over 55 in our community, which is so important for health and wellbeing.”

Council said the Village Connect project has been shaped by over 140 responses received in a surveyconductedfromJanuarytoMarch2022.

This survey revealed that 39 per cent of surveyed community members who were regularly attending activities in the Macedon Ranges prior to COVID-19 have not returned.

From the surveyed community members 37 per cent of them were aged between 70 and 79 years old, and 86 per cent were 60 years old or over.

Any resident aged 55 years old or over is welcome to attend and meet other like-minded locals over a complimentary coffee and cake while socialising and finding out about local activities and services.

The sessions are held regularly at various cafes through the shire, with attendance varying anywhere from 15 people to about four people.

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Located at the old Kyneton hospital site, Embracia Child Care & Kindergarten is a brand-new 120 place childcare centre, purpose builtwiththecommunityandthewholefamily in mind.

Family has been the centre of the childcare’s design, new operations and learning programs.

The team behind Embracia is passionate about education, children and the elderly and the new centre will bring it altogether in one location.

Embracia is close to opening and the owners are actively putting their exciting new team together. Embracia’s focus is on delivering the mostpassionate,creativeandenthusiasticteam to inspire and grow the wonderful children in the local area.

Embracia Child Care & Kindergarten managing director Sarah MacKenzie is a working mum of three and is passionate about supporting families to be able to work, study and have some time to themselves whilst knowing their children are happy and thriving.

Sarahbelievestheholisticeducationprogram will inspire children to be the best version of themselves and embed family and community in everyday learning and design.

“We have loved getting to know the community through our coffee mornings and can’t wait to further develop our community relationships with the people of Kyneton and surrounds,” said Sarah.

“We know there is an incredible demand for our services, and we aim to exceed people’s expectations and welcome children and families through our doors.”

Embracia Child Care & Kindergarten managing director Sarah MacKenzie and her children inspect the building site. (Supplied)

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Victorian government to follow through with funding for strategic projects which are vital for long term economic benefit of the city and the state,” he said.

Calder Action Group president Russell Mowatt said any investment into the freeway is good investment but questions remain as to how the funding will be spent, if it is at all.

“We want to know the details of what this funding will achieve,” he said.

“The freeway stretches from the Melbourne end all the way to Bendigo, it remains unknown as to what this investment will

mean.

“Investment is good, but in terms of the big picture … we haven’t got anything.

“It begs the question, what will the funding improve?”

Mr Mowatt said the freeway is reaching its “use-by date” as the infrastructure struggles to keep pace with population growth and increased traffic.

“We need the infrastructure … the freeway is of national importance and it deserves significantfunding.Ithassadlybeenneglected for over a decade.”

Village Connect coffee and chat at the Gisborne Golf Club with Edna Disken, Danielle Brown, Margaret Reid and Irene Perkin. (Damjan Janevski). 336267_03

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Art Exhibition

Macedon Ranges Art Group Art Exhibition is on June 10, 11, and 12 at the Woodend Bowling Club 10am to 4pm during the Winter Arts Festival. Talented local artists’ work will be displayed and on sale. All welcome.

Neighbourhood Garden Group

Learn how to grow edible plants in this social gardening group which is developing the productive front garden at Sunbury Neighbourhood House. All skill sets welcome. Next working bee Saturday, June 17, 10am-12.30pm, 531 Elizabeth Drive Sunbury.

■ www.sunburyhouse.com.au

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

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 at Dromkeen 1012 Kilmore Road, Riddells Creek.

■ https://bit.ly/41j5BEw

Malmsbury Flea Market

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

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

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

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

Macedon Ranges Potters exhibition

The creative, local ceramic art group are delighted to prepare the exhibition once again at the Woodend Community Hub, Forest St 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.

Macedon Ranges Masonic Lodge

Meets monthly on the first Thursday of the month at 7.30pm, 73 Main Street, Romsey. New members welcome.

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

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

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• 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

Preserving Wadawurrung stories

Barry Gilson is a Wadawurrung man and an award winning poet, storyteller, narrator, and singer. After leading a Reconciliation Week event in Ballan on Wednesday, May 31, he spoke to Liam McNally about his life, connection to Country, and reconciliation.

Barry Gilson’s life began in Gordon, in the shadow of Kerrit Bareett, where Bundjil the Eagle created the first two men in the Wadawurrung creation story.

As a boy in the 1970s he would walk in the hills and do things that felt “innate”, that he didn’t yet understand had a deeper significance; from catching Timboo (inland mussels) without realising it was a traditional bushfood, finding an ancient grinding stone, or making his own spears.

Gilson recalls as a toddler drawing swirls in the sand and having a red-belly black snake coming to visit him some days.

“I remember it as clear as a bell. It’d come around,it’dgoovermylegsandIjustthought ‘oh well’, I didn’t have that idea it was going to harm me … he was just one of my little friends. I just sort of thought that that’s just a normal thing.”

Now, looking back and having deepened his understanding of Wadawurrung Country he sees all of these moments as “destiny”.

“You have a look at what you’ve done and start to see what it all meant and then you can understand things a bit better when you’re looking back,” he said.

“Maybe they were telling me things then, the special importance of instilling some sort of Dreaming into my spirit then.”

Gilson said has been sharing stories of his culture his entire life. At the Ballan Reconciliation event he spoke of Korweinguboora, meaning “fires from the mountain” – how volcanic activity caused an underground aquifer to break and create two rivers, the Moorabool, which means river of ghosts, and the Werribee, which comes from the word for spine.

Storytelling has taken Gilson to festival stages in front of thousands, including Meredith, Beyond the Valley, and Spilt Milk, and his poetry would win him the 2020 Melbourne Spoken Word Poetry event.

“I try to focus on the positives, because that’s all I want to take with me, but there were some times where [storytelling] was a bit hard to do, because I didn’t feel welcome on my own land,” he said.

“We were the most heavily colonised tribe in Australia, and our whole story has been horrendous as far as trying to be silenced from telling our culture for 180 years, and the decimation of our people.

“I had to be strong. I had to represent for my ancestors and families. I had to struggle through that … Someone had to fly the flag. It was just something that needed to be done.”

Gilson said there is a growing “want for knowledge” in today’s culture, and that the acceptance he felt performing the first WelcometoCountryatGoldenPlainsfestival was “unbelievable”.

“I sung them a call and response, and the power from their voice singing back to me put the hair up on my back and arms,” he said.

For Gilson, sharing stories is one of the starting points of reconciliation.

“Reconciliation to me it’s all about the histories, and sharing of our culture and our identity, and how we can walk together into the future… It’s all a part of acknowledging the trials and tribulations and the strengths that my family went through to even survive in this landscape and put ourselves back into

the context of history,” he said.

Gilson’s stories tie into a “hidden history” of the land, and respecting that land is another important aspect of Reconciliation.

“You’ve got to make a decent sustainable change to bring about saving ecosystems and biodiversity that was here for thousands of years,” he said

“Years ago this place would have been paradise. We don’t see that beauty anymore because it’s fading and the window of opportunity to save everything is getting smaller and smaller every year… we just start the urban sprawl and we don’t think about

anything like that… there’s no saving and resurrecting monuments in the land that are held sacred, it’s all just a place where we can build.”

“The land should be respected every day you wake up. Not just one week here and there, because every day I’m living on my family’s land that have been here for thousands of years.”

Moving forward Gilson has high hopes for the change the next generation bring.

“The children now are so respectful, in 20 years when they’re adults we’ll be on some beautiful path I reckon,” he said.

POEM:

The Potkorok from Yaramlok

Inside a dark black billabong

A man with jagged teeth he waits For unsuspecting fishermen

Or swimmers who are brave

He dances around under the ground

In his subterranean cave

He dances around under the ground

In his subterranean cave

And waits and sleeps in billabong deep For fools… To meet their fate

“I am the Potkorok from Yaramlok”

“I own these waters deep”

“Those who dare to come beware”

“You will awaken me from my sleep”

“My scales and skin and jagged teeth”

“Await you when i pull your fishing line”

“You will go missing when you are fishing”

“In a watery grave for all time”

He made a little canoe

It’s name was ‘Bundjil Dawang Un”

He called it “sir bent pole”

From a red gum tree it begun, To sail down the Yaramlok

Meaning “gum tree in the water”

They paint the ochre stumps

From droughts and bumps

To please the rivers daughter

He made a fishing hook from a stone And upon it was a hole

To fashion around it some rope

From the stringy bark bent pole And fish for some kawiyn

The black fish it was known And go back into his billabong

And sit upon his throne

He sings his songs all day and night Waiting for his next catch

Any sound of movement in his lair

He peeks his nostrils through the hatch

And bubble and splash

And scare them off

When he tries to rest

For when his fat belly is full You will find him at his best

“I am the Potkorok from Yaramlok”

“I am the monster from the billabong”

“If you listen quietly down near the Yaramlok”

“You just might hear my song”

“Yaramlok But But Buluk”

“Kim Barne Potkorok”

“Billabong Dirda Yalock”

“Potkorok Yaramlok”

‘‘ Reconciliation to me it’s all about the histories, and sharing of our culture and our identity, and how we can walk together into the future… ’’ - Barry Gilson

Barry Gilson performing on stage. (Supplied)

Wadawurrung man Barry Gilson. (Liam McNally) 338836_01

PUZZLES

No.

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.

QUICK CROSSWORD

ACROSS

1 True (8)

5 Takes footage online (6)

10 Available over the bar (2,3)

11 Male name (9)

12 Football strike with the head (6)

13 Ways (7)

14 Uncivilised (8)

15 Art of dwarfing shrubs or trees (6)

18 Classic Nabokov novel (6)

20 Most distant (8)

21 Impulse (7)

24 Marks or courses left by moving bodies (6)

27 Social exclusion (9)

28 Articles (5)

29 Actors with small roles (6)

30 Brings to life (8)

DOWN

1 Upon (4)

2 Principal church of a diocese (9)

3 Very quick (5)

4 Rail around ship’s stern (8)

6 Comic book villain (7)

7 Egyptian capital (5)

8 Provisional (9)

9 Period (4)

14 Maryland city (9)

16 Most pungent (9)

17 Large Australian spider (8)

19 – Maslany, star of Orphan Black (7)

22 Small in French (5)

23 Go by ship (4)

25 Adage (5)

26 Egyptian goddess (4)

DECODER WORDFIT

9-LETTER WORD

Using the nine letters in the grid, how many words of four letters or more can you list? The centre letter must be included and each letter may only be used once. No colloquial or foreign words. No capitalised nouns, apostrophes or plural words ending in “s”.

affect, afflict, AFFLICTED, afield, cafe, calf, clef, cleft, cliff, daft, deaf, deft, delft, face, faced, facelift, facet, facile, fact, fade, fail, failed, fate, fated, feat, fecit, felt, fetid, fiat, fief, field, fife, file, filed, filet, flat, flea, fled, flit, leaf, left, lief, life, lift, lifted, tiff

No.

QUICK QUIZ

1 What sea lies between Australia and New Zealand?

2 Which planet in our solar system has the most moons?

3 True or false: traditionally, marshmallows are not vegan?

4 Which video games studio developed RPG Cyberpunk 2077?

5 Jodie Comer (pictured) plays which character on UK spy series KillingEve?

6 Is Penfolds Grange wine made from red or white grapes?

7 SunflowerSeeds (2010), CocaCola Vase (2014) and Forever Bicycles (2017) are sculptural works by which Chinese artist?

8 What is the smallest whale species still living?

9 What was the debut novel of sci-fi author William Gibson, released in 1984?

10 Flädlesuppe (pancake soup) is a traditional dish from

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General Notices

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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

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

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

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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:……………………………………………………………

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SPORTS QUIZ

1. Which two teams featured in the 2022/23 A-League Grand Final?

2. In what year did Damian Hardwick become the coach of Richmond?

3. And how many AFL premiereships did he

5. Which country will host the 2023 ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup?

6. The W Series is a global competition in which female participants compete in which sport?

7. Who holds the record Test cricket score, with revolves

13. Former Australian tennis player Sam Stosur retired from the sport in what year?

14. How many players are on the court at once for one team in netball?

15. Andrew Abdo is the CEO of which Australian sporting organisation?

16. Australian wicketkeeper Alyssa Healy is married to which cricketer?

17. Mick Malthouse has coached how many AFL teams?

18. Former Australian basketballer Andrew Gaze is currently on which AFL TV program?

19. Formula 1 racing driver Max Verstappen was born in which country?

20.In which year was curling added to the Winter Olympics program?

22.Who is the coach for the Queensland Reds rugby union team?

23.Which team announced they will withdraw from the Super Netball competition at the end of the 2023 season?

24.By how many points did Essendon beat Richmond in Dreamtime at the G?

27. Which premiership team does Aussie soccer star Garang Kuol currently play for on loan?

28.And what league does the team play in?

29. Which tournament did professional golfer Brooks Koepka win at Oak Hill Country Club, New York?

1. The proposed 5G upgrade will consist of:

•The removal of three (3) existing Vodafone panel antennas to be replaced with three (3) new Vodafone panel antennas (each measuring not more than 2.8m in length).

•The removal of three (3) existing Optus panel antennas to be replaced with three (3) new Optus panel antennas (each measuring not more than 2.8m in length).

•The installation of three (3) new Vodafone 5G antennas and three (3) new Optus 5G antennas (each measuring not more than 2.8m in length)

•The installation of ancillary equipment including remote radio units (RRUs), GPS antennas, antenna mounts, feeders, cabling, combiners and other associated equipment; and ancillary works within the existing equipment shelter.

2. Vodafone and Optus regard the proposed installation as a Low-impact Facility under the Telecommunications (Low-impact Facilities) Determination 2018 (“The Determination”) based on the description above.

3. In accordance with Section 7 of C564:2020 Mobile Phone Base Station Deployment Code, we invite you to provide feedback about the proposal. Further information and/or comments should be directed to:

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Premier League teams have been relegated

21. Former Essendon star Tom Bellchambers KO’ed which AFL great at a boxing match in Melbourne?

25.And prior to their win, how many years had it been since Essendon beat Richmond at Dreamtime?

26.Olympic athlete Tess Madgen is the coach of which Australian team?

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Max Verstappen

Keanu Reeves

Gladiator ready for all intruders

By Derek Ogden, Marque Motoring

With the enemy gathering at the gates, Fort Jeep townsfolk have sent out a Gladiator to challenge the would-be intruders. And this warrior turns out to be one of the toughest, smartest, most accomplished members of the Rubicon cohort.

While the opposition, which includes the Toyota HiLux Rogue, Ford Ranger Raptor X, NissanPRO-4XWarriorandIsuzuD-Maxhave all put on airs and graces, the Wrangler-based GladiatorRubiconcomesfitforanydirtyarena fight.

Standing alone among this mob, the Jeep dual cab utility can be stripped down to bare bones by the removal of roof sections, doors and even the windscreen. Not that it’s short on the finer things of off-roading such as a handy 249 mm of ground clearance.

The Gladiator is a pick-up or cab chassis 4x4 built in United States, with prices starting at $78,250, plus on-road costs, for the entry-level Night Eagle and jumping to $87,250 for the Rubicon.

Warranty is five years or 100,000 kilometres at intervals of 12 months or 12,000 kilometres, whichever comes first. Capped price servicing is on offer too.

Styling

At first glance there is no doubting the Gladiator Rubicon’s pedigree. From the seven-slot radiator grille to the exposed bonnet latches and twin air vents it’s a Jeep through and through.

The squared off cabin takes up a typical Wrangler story, with the addition of a factory-fitted lined steel tub, with damped opening tail gate, Trail Rail tie-down load loops and a range of tonneau covers, including a powered automatic version. The tail gate is linked to the central locking system of the dual cab and the cargo area is well lit for easy access in the dark.

Asteeloff-roadrearbumper,rockrailsunder both the cab and bed and more are designed to protect the underbody in rough going. A set of 17-inch Granite Crystal alloy wheels is standard on Rubicon, adding to the pick-up’s assertive street and off-road stance.

Interior

The spacious cabin, kitted out in quality materials, including, in the case of the test vehicle, black leather upholstery with Rubicon Red Stitching, embroidered seatback, platinum chrome bezels and a fair share of red metallic highlights. As for dancing in the dust (or mud), things are brought down to earth with the addition of rubber mats.

Comfort is enhanced by heated front seats and steering wheel, together with dual zone climate control air-con. The cabin does have its ‘Jeepish’ quirks, such as the lack of curved surfaces (squares and rectangles dominate) andacrowdedcentrestackwithamixofknobs and switches topped off by a high-set 8.4-inch touchscreen.

Gear is kept safe and secure with lockable

storage in the rear seating area. Lifting up the rear seat reveals a removable bin. The seatback folds down for access to more secure space illuminated with LED lights.

Infotainment

The 8.4-inch Jeep Uconnect touchscreen, small by today’s standards, is rescued by the clarity of its display of info, including sat nav maps, access to Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, an Alpine nine-speaker sound system, digital radio, and steering-wheel-mounted audio buttons.

Two speakers are situated in a beam arching over the cab between front and rear seats, so they are still operational with the roof panels removed. Bush dance partakers note, in a compartment behind the driver’s seat is a self-charging removable Bluetooth speaker.

Engines / transmissions

PowerisprovidedbyJeep’subiquitousPentastar

3-litre 209 kW / 347 Nm V6 petrol engine and sent to ground via an eight-speed automatic transmission and part-time four-wheel drive, with low range on call in tough going.

Safety

The three-star (out of five) safety rating is below par due to the lack of lane keeping and departure warning, and the absence of

pedestrian and cyclist emergency braking.

The Gladiator does have forward collision warning, adaptive cruise control, blind spot monitor, rear cross-traffic alert, autonomous emergency braking and electronic stability control.

Driving

With 249 mm ground clearance getting into and out of the Gladiator is quite a tall order for anybody of average height or below. Grab handlesbackandfrontcomeintowelcomeplay with each manoeuvre. Single-stage opening doors are not at their best in tight shopping centre car parks.

On moving off, from the word go, the pick-up responded instantly to accelerator action,resultinginafirmpushintheback.The

transmission delivered smooth transport of power to the road, accompanied by the hum of standard 255/75 R17 off-road tyres.

Jeep claims a combined urban / highway fuel consumption of 12.4 litres per 100 kilometres. Best on test was 8.4 litres per 100 kilometres under low load at motorway cruising speed. Town trips accounted for up to 14 litres per 100 kilometres.

A skinny foot well and the absence of a left footrest could cause some driver instability during tough going off road. It’s a letdown, especially with the Gladiator’s trail-rated tag with reference to its Rubicon test results.

The suspension, however, is up for almost anything.Upfrontitscoilspring,stabiliserbar, gas pressure shock, leading arm, track bar solid axle and link coil doing the work, while at the rear there’s a trailing arm.

The Trail Rated Jeep Gladiator features a high air intake and special water sealing to help fording creeks at depths of up to 760mm. Braked towing maximum is put at 2721kg and an unbraked towing capacity of 750 kg. Summary

While today’s pick-up truck arena has no shortage of combative talent on show, the Gladiator Rubicon has the chops to knock off any off-road challenger. And, like it or not, you’ll definitely stand out from the crowd.

EDFL takes points from St Albans and Hillside

St Albans and Hillside have been deducted four premiership points and received fines following an investigation into their called off Essendon District Football League division 1 match.

Both clubs received penalties following the match, which was called off by the umpires at three quarter time after spectators and players were involved in a brawl.

The league charged both clubs with breach/ esofbylaw34conductunbecomingarisingout oftheactionsofitsplayers,officials,supporters and persons associated with the club.

Both clubs were found guilty.

St Albans has been fined $25,000, while Hillside has been fined $20,000.

Both clubs have had a deduction of four premiership points for the 2023 season.

All players who participated in the match haveasuspendedsentenceofonematchforthe

remainder of the 2023 season.

Two officials from St Albans will be dealt by the EDFL board in a separate hearing, while a member of Hillside will also go before the EDFL board in a separate hearing.

St Albans has to advise and implement changes in and around its change rooms to ensure the safe passage of all the players’ officialsinandoutoftherooms,before,during and after games, in the short term and for the long term.

Both clubs are required to implement further education and training for all players, supporters and officials about anti-social behaviour and their code of interest.

The EDFL will be allocating $15,000 of the imposed sanction to a charity or organisation.

EDFL chairman Bernie Shinners made a statement on behalf of the board and EDFL operations.

“The EDFL is extremely disappointed in the behaviour of both the St Albans Football Club and Hillside Football Club in relation to their players, officials, and supporters and their actions prior to and after the round six match was abandoned,” he said.

“The penalties reflect the seriousness in which the EDFL has treated this matter and will treat similar events if they occur in the future.

“The EDFL will continue to show strong leadership to ensure any anti-social behaviour isstampedoutofthegameweloveandtoensure all feel welcome and safe in participating in and around matches.”

Meanwhile, three men have been issued with fines for behaving in a riotous manner following an alleged brawl at an Essendon District Football League match.

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Sunbury ticking boxes

By Tara Murray

The Sunbury Lions continue to tick the boxes intheBallaratFootballLeague,havingalready reached their wins total from last season.

Sunbury came away with the points against Redan in the battle of the Lions at Clarke Oval on Saturday, to notch up its fifth win of the season.

It wasn’t the prettiest win for Sunbury with some inconsistent football, but for Sunbury coach Travis Hodgson it’s another move in the right direction.

“We set ourselves to try and double our wins,” Hodgson said. “You score mini wins along the way and it’s about achieving some things we didn’t do last year.

“Today [Saturday] is another one of them. We lost to them [Redan] here last year and we hadn’t beaten them since 2018.

“Be beat Bacchus Marsh away last week which we didn’t do last year and we hadn’t beaten them at Bacchus Marsh since 2014.

“We’re ticking some boxes which we haven’t been able to tick and it’s reinforcing that we have improved.”

On Saturday, Sunbury started slowly with some poor goal kicking proving costly.

Three late goals in the second quarter kep Sunbury in the game at half time.

After the break, Sunbury was the better side and were able to kick eight goals to three to win, 13.12 (90)-9.9 (63).

Hodgson said with such a young group they were still not putting together 100 good minutes of football.

“We wasted some opportunities that would have made the game a big tighter in the first half,” he said.

“Thankfully three late goals just before half time keep us close enough to bring something into half time.

“We played the way we wanted to play, our run and carry across the ground to start the season half.

“When we look like a pretty good side when we do that. Redan had a few out today, they have a really long injury list, for them to hang around and come down here and hang around for as long as they did a really good effort.”

Leigh Brennan and Jake Sutton kicked four goals apiece for Sunbury. It could have been a much bigger day for Sutton, who missed several shots early.

“He kicked 4.7 last week and his radar off early again,” Hodgson said. “He’s a good player and getting his hand on the footy and getting the ball the first part.”

Riley Miller continued his good form and was named Sunbury’s best along with Harrison Minton-Connell, Corey Mobilio, who did the job on Isaac Grant, and Rivva Karpany.

Hodgson said they made the decision to move Karpany into the middle of the ground

to try and get a bit more impact out of him.

They’ve also moved Cody Brand from the forward line into defence in the last couple of weeks.

Hodgson said this is the first time they’ve had the flexibility and depth to be able to do that.

The win moves Sunbury to 5-2 and fifth on the ladder. Sunbury is only percentage behind

the two teams above them.

Hodgson said they would have some good players in Tyson Lever, Mitch Lewis, Jack Hannett and James Cree return in the next month to strengthen the squad.

Sunbury has this weekend off due to the King’s Birthday before facing Ballarat the following week.

notice following an alleged brawl which took place at a sports ground in Kings Park on May 20.

Police attended the division 1 game between St Albans and Hillside on Gillespie Road at about 4pm after a fight broke out between the teams and spectators.

Police dispersed the crowd and commenced and investigation, engaging with the league and the clubs associated in the incident.

The umpires called off the game at three quarter time.

Three men were interviewed by police on May 31 resulting in them being issued fines, which carry a penalty of $740.

It’s believed one of the men is associated with Hillside and two with St Albans.

The investigation remains ongoing.

Tara Murray

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Bendigo FL

Kyneton’s round six match against Castlemaine is officially abandoned in the Bendigo Football League. The match didn’t go ahead on game day following the death of a Castlemaine player in the under-18s match. The league said the two teams would share the points. Meanwhile, in round seven, Kyneton won another thriller on Saturday, beating Eaglehawk, 12.5 (77)-10.16 (76). Gisborne lost to Sandhurst, 9.9 (63)-5.16 (46).

FV

It was a tough day for Gisborne in the FV state league 4 west competition on Saturday. Facing Bell park, the Sky Blues lost 5-0. After 11 rounds the Sky Blues sit bottom with just one point.

RDFL

Diggers Rest remains undefeated in the Riddell District Football League. The Burras faced Romsey on Saturday in an important game for both teams. The Redbacks jumped out of the blocks and led by 21 points at the first break. The Burras reduced the margin in the second quarter before taking the lead in the third quarter despite poor goal kicking. The Burras were able to hold on, winning 10.15 (75)-11.3 (69). Macedon, Woodend-Hesket and Riddell were the other winners against the Western Rams, Wallan and Lancefield respectively. There is a competition wide bye this week for the King’s Birthday weekend.

NRL Vic

The Sunbury Tigers had a tough trip to face the Waverley Panthers in the NRL Vic Storm premiership first grade competition on Saturday. Both teams scored early tries, with the Storm having four tries to three at the main break. After the break it was all the Falcons, as they scored four second half tries to win, 38-24. The Tigers sit third on the ladder.

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Hawks gain momentum and wins on the board

Woodend-Hesket is starting to play some consistent netball in the Riddell District Netball League.

Last season’s runners-up, the Hawks started the season slowly but has started to find some form the last couple of weeks.

Two weeks ago they inflicted Macedon’s first loss of the season, while on Saturday they accounted for Wallan.

Hawks coach Meg Grbac is happy with how things are tracking along for the group.

“We are finally hitting our straps, so they say,” she said.

“We’ve had a good couple of weeks of pretty consistent netball, finally. We’ve had a lot of injuries and unavailability.

“We have one game this season with our full side.”

Grbac said they always expected it to take some time to gel this season with a number of new players in the squad.

She said they were starting to get that mix right.

“We’ve got a similar defence end and a different looking attacking end,” she said.

“They are getting used to playing with each other. We have three really strong goalers and it’s a luxury that if something isn’t working that we have the option to mix it up.

“We have Laura Carland in wing attack, who is having a pretty good season, who has been strong down that end.”

Grbac said it was nice to be able to settle Carland just into the midcourt, after she had to step into goals at times last season due to injuries.

On Saturday, the Hawks were too strong for Wallan, winning 36-31.

Scores were level at quarter time, before the Hawks led by one goal at both half time and three quarter time.

An 11-7 final quarter sealed the win.

Abby Gilmore shot 16 goals for the Hawks, with Hayley Rogers named their best.

Grbac said it wasn’t their best performance but they were still able to come away with the points which was the main thing.

The Hawks now have the next two weeks off, firstly through the King’s Birthday weekend and then a bye.

Grbac said it couldn’t have come at a better time.

“We have a few niggling injuries, so the next two weeks off will be good for us to rest up,” she said.

“We’ll have a bit of a rest and then get back into it in two weeks time.”

Grbac said they were hopeful of having their full side more consistently through the back part of the season.

The Hawks sit third after eight rounds with six wins and two losses.

Grbac said they were happy with that.

“It was disappointing to lose to the [Western] Rams and we’re hoping that doesn’t come back to haunt us.

“We’rehappywithwhereweareat,hopefully we can play some more consistent netball and get our full side together more consistently.”

In other matches, Macedon bounced back against the Western Rams, Romsey made it two in a row by beating Diggers Rest, while Riddell beat Lancefield.

By Tara Murray

Roos women finding form

The Sunbury Kangaroos are starting to find momentum in the Essendon District Football League women’s division 2 competition.

After dropping down from division 1 after the first four rounds, the Kangaroos have strung together four good performances since.

On Saturday, they got win number two against Westmeadows 2, winning 7.8 (50)-0.7 (7).

The Kangaroos opened an early lead with all the scoring shots in the first quarter and despite not scoring in the second quarter, still led by 12 points at half time.

The Kangaroos slightly extended the lead in the third quarter, before running home the stronger of the two teams.

Four goals to none in the final quarter sealed the win for the Kangaroos.

Courtney McCormack, who has been one of the Kangaroos best this season, kicked two goals in a best on ground performance.

Breanna Tarczon and Holly Cecchini were the other standouts.

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Cannons back in action

By Tara Murray

The Calder Cannons found the going tough against a strong Brisbane Lions Academy outfit on Saturday in the Coates Talent League girls competition.

Playing their second game back after a five week break, the Cannons were at home against the Lions.

The Lions started the better of the two sides, kicking the only four goals of the opening quarter.

The margin remained steady in the next two quarters as both teams struggled to score. With tough conditions out at Highgate Reserve, neither team would score a goal in the second half.

The Lions did enough to win, 6.6 (42)-1.4 (10).

Kayley Kavanagh and Bridie Collings were the best for the Cannons.

Speaking before the match, Cannons coach Ross Smith said it had been nice to get back into games after the break, which had allowed players to get back to their junior clubs.

“It was a long break,” he said. “We then

returned with a big trip down to Gippsland and we were fortunate to get over the line.

“During the break we trained once a week and everyone got back to their community footy and there as school footy.

“I went away to Thailand for a couple of weeks, it was nice to get away.”

Smith said it was good for the girls to get back to their local clubs and be able to play with the mates for a few weeks.

He said it was handled really well, but with the girls playing different styles of football it also presented some challenges.

“Sometimestheygobackandplayadifferent style of footy and the level drops away and they can come back with some bad habits.

“It was about quickly reminding them what we want and the game style we are looking for.”

The Cannons started their second part of the season against Gippsland Power, with Smith saying it was the Power’s best side it has had all season.

“They hit the ground running and three quarter time, it was five goals to one, their way,” he said.

“We were able to pull one out of the hat.”

After seven rounds, the Cannons sit in sixth spot with four wins.

They have another bye this weekend with the King’s Birthday long weekend.

Several of the Cannons girls are hoping to be in action with a Vic Metro trial game happening on June 10.

The initial squad of 19 players is set to be expanded to 50, as players look to press their claims.

An injured Amy Gaylor and Kayla Forbes were the two Cannons in the initial squad.

“Every team is pushing to have four, five, six, seven or even eight players in the squad,” Smith said.

“We’rehopingtohavefiveorsix18-year-olds and a few 17-year-olds of note.”

Meanwhile the Cannons boys had a big win against the Oakleigh Chargers on Saturday.

The Cannons jumped out of the blocks and were able to build a lead throughout, winning 18.13 (121)-5.7 (37).

Kayne Rutley kicked five goals in a best on ground performance for the Cannons.

The Kangaroos now sit sixth on the ladder.

Inthedivision1women’scompetition, Gisborne fell short against ladder leaders, Greenvale.

It was an even first half, with the jets leading by a goal at the main break.

The Jets took control of the game in the third quarter with four goals to one. The damage had been done, with the Jets able to finish well to get an 8.7 (55)-3.9 (27) win.

Shannon McFerran kicked two goals for the Bulldogs, while Claire Bourdon was named their best.

The Sunbury Lions, who were meant to face the Essendon Doutta Stars, forfeited their match.

In the men’s competition, Rupertswood had a big win against Glenroyindivision1whileindivision2, the Sunbury Kangaroos made it two in a row with a win against Hadfield, while East Sunbury lost to Coburg Districts.

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Veteran pair still keen to represent their country

Sunbury Macedon Ranges Veterans Cricket Club’s Dale Thornton and Peter Dudderidge continue to make runs and take wickets.

The pair, who represented Australia at the over-60s World Cup earlier this year, have been selected in Australian teams to tour later this year.

Thornton is part of the Australian team which is travelling to the United Kingdom for an Ashes series of matches against England during July and August.

Dudderidge has been named captain of the Australian team heading to Canada to play a series of matches against England and USA in theCanadaCupduringAugustandSeptember.

Since joining the Sunbury Macedon Ranges Veterans Cricket Club both Thornton and Dudderidge agree that playing veterans cricket is more than just a competition to be involved with. it provides a unique blend of

camaraderie along with the competitive spirit.

“Playing for the vets gives you a chance to meet new players, we play by slightly modified rules but we retire at 40 runs,” they said.

“Everyone in the team is involved in the game and playing for your state or Australia is something we really strive for”. Thornton said hewaspersonallyproudthathecangetoutthere andenjoyplayingthematchesandtoexperience the unique social atmosphere of the club.

Dudderidge added, “never in my wildest dreams did I ever think I could be still playing cricket in my sixties, wearing the baggy green and captaining an Australian cricket team”.

Commencing in Victoria in 2006, veterans cricket has attracted a high level of interest across all states and provides an opportunity for Australia’s ageing population to gather, get involvedandcelebrateallthatisgreataboutthe sport.

Both Thornton and and Dudderidge agreed that under the modified rules of veteran’s cricket makes for everyone to be involved in the game.

“We have a lot of fun playing matches and enjoying a very unique social atmosphere afterwards with our wives or partners,” they said. “It’s a whole lot of fun

“When you’re batting it’s mostly a combination of slow singles and fours are hit with skills that remain to us.

“A two is applauded, a three is unusual and running a four is so rare that it’s become a myth.”

TheSunburyandMacedonRangesVeterans Cricket Club is looking for more new players for their 50’s, 60’s and 70’s teams for the 2023-24 season.

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Sunbury finding its feet

Tara Murray

The Sunbury Lions believe they have turned the corner the last couple of weeks in the Ballarat Netball League.

A brand new team, the Lions have put together some solid results so far this season, but are now starting to go to the next level.

On Saturday, the Lions were able to hold their composure against Redan, to get a good 42-33 win.

Lions coach Kim Bailey said they were starting to come together really nicely.

“I know we had an easy win the week before against Bacchus Marsh, but it was a really lovely game,” she said.

“I think it consolidated the girls together. Today they were really pleased and I was really pleased.

“It wasn’t a pretty win, but they toughed it out. They threw everything at us.”

On Saturday, Sunbury got out to an early lead, before Redan came back at them. It was the same throughout the game, with Sunbury able to steady each time.

Redan came one last time in the final quarter, but Sunbury was able to fight back and run away with the win.

Bailey said speaking with the group afterwards, the word the players used to describe the game was composed.

“We didn’t get rattled, especially when we got a couple of goals scored on us,” she said.

“They scored three goals and we just said go back and do the work and our defenders got tips and we turned it over again.

“To keep building, like that is pretty pleasing against a really good team.”

Alani Fauonuku scored 32 goals for Sunbury, while Tara O’Grady scored 10 goals.

Bailey said they were starting to see the growth of the side as the season progresses.

“That is one of the big things that we have noticed… We had North [Ballarat] and Darley relatively early at the start of the season when we had no composure.

“The last two weeks we’ve had a full team on the court, it’s starting to slowly come together

“You look at the defenders, in particular the two girls that never knew each other are really compsored, awesome combination.”

At the other end of the court is Fauonuku, who has just turned 15.

Another plus for the Sunbury has been havingGeorgiaHellyerabletoplayfullminutes after other commitments earlier in the season.

“Her foot work is exceptional which makes her a really great wing d to get around and get those little tips,” Bailey said. “It takes a little

Interleague squad named

The up and coming stars of the Ballarat Football League will be on show as interleague representative football returns.

The league announced an initial squad of 58 players, with a final 22 and two emergencies to be named closer to July 1, when the league will take on the Hampden Football League.

The teams this year will consist of players who are under-23 to give exposure to that talent who have missed out on representative football the last three years.

There has been no interleague football the last few seasons due to COVID-19, with the BFL one of a few leagues to have it return this year.

Players from all 11 clubs have been named in the BFL initial squad.

Jack Parente is the single player named from Bacchus Marsh, while Mace Cousins, Bailey Young, Adam Azzopardi, Zane Le Huray and Lucas Impey have been named from Darley.

The Sunbury Lions have the most representatives in the squad with eight players. ictorian Football League listed players Jake Sutton and Harrison Minton-Connell headline the Lions selections. Former Essendon rookie Cody Brand, Cody Bramble, Jake Egan, Riley Miller, Jack Newitt and Joel Muir are the others selected.

Reigning premiers Melton have seven players named in the initial squad.

Harrison Hanley, Kyle Borg, Conrad Farrugia, Jason Hibbert, Zac Russell, Lachlan Phillips and Max Scoble have been named in the squad.

While it has been tough going for Melton South this season, the Panthers young stars have been recognised.

Cody Chapman, Mitchell Fino, Riley Theo, Rhys Lee, Cassius White and Jarrod Bibby have all been named in the inaugural squad.

Carlton legend Anthony Koutoufides will coach the BFL side having first been named the league’s interleague coach backin2020,whichwascancelleddueto COVID-19. Three-time Brisbane Lions premiership player Jonathan Brown has been named Hampden’s coach.

Assistant coaches and support staff for the representative side will be confirmed shortly.

Details:

Tara Murray Dale Thornton and Peter Dudderidge with Sir Gordon Greenidge. (Supplied)

bit of the pressure of Tayla [Honey]. We think that she’s Tayla Honey, we can throw the ball and that she can get any ball, we don’t want to

put that much pressure on her.” Sunbury’s win came without Ruth Smith, who broke her nose the day before the game.

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