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Vegetation ‘ping pong’ By Zoe Moffatt Frustration at overgrown vegetation along Post Office Creek is mounting, with both Macedon Ranges council and Powercor batting away responsibility in what has been compared to a ‘tennis match’. Kyneton residents have voiced their frustration, saying they want more action to minimise the fire and snake risk, while beautifying the area. Local resident Cheryl Rae has lived in the Macedon Ranges for 30 years, and said she inquired about the removal of vegetation on Wedge Street near Post Office Creek at the start of September. “On the left hand side of the creek the trees had been trimmed with the leaves and branches left there and the grass overgrown, but the right side is quite manicured,” she said. “I sent a complaint to council and they got in contact with Powercor, and then Powercor emailed me and said it was council’s responsibility. “It’s been like a ping pong between council and Powercor. It’s a bit like watching a tennis match, someone should take responsibility, it’s not a hard question.” Ms Rae, who has since reached out to environment group, Friends of Post Office Creek, to help remove the vegetation, said it seems incredibly negligent. “I don’t feel like it’s my responsibility, but you live in this beautiful part of the world and there’s this eyesore and hazard and it seems very straightforward to clean it up. “It’s one of the most beautiful streets in Kyneton, people come here to use the oval, the bmx bike track. “It’s a fire hazard, it looks awful… [and] I can imagine there’s quite a few snakes in the grass. “I worry about kids being over there using the facilities, and this environment is just perfect for snakes.” Fellow Kyneton resident Gwen Egan said her main concerns are flooding, snakes and fire risk. She said her husband also rang council and Powercor about it. “It’s so overgrown all around there, it’s a mess. Branches are in the creek and causing rubbish to get stuck and build up behind

Kyneton residents Bob Potton, Gwen Egan and Cheryl Cotton (Ljubica Vrankovic). 369234_07

it,” she said. “My husband rang Powercor, they said it was a council issue. Then he rang the council and the council said it was a Powercor issue. “If we get a big downpour it’s going to flood, I’m just worried about the snakes and the fact that nobody mows around there except some of the residents.” Lindy Priest is another nearby resident and said the sections which look good are due to nearby residents cleaning it up themselves. “Where it has been beautified has been by a few residents whose properties abut either side,” Ms Priest said. “It needs to be seen as a priority by council [and] as a great community asset which is totally unvalued. It certainly could also be a fire hazard, [and] a snake risk. “I know councils these days have enormous constraints on their budgets but this is an

absolute gold mine if there was a walking track put in. “It would fit in absolutely beautifully with a recreational plan to get people out, walking and enjoying the spaces.” A Powercor spokesperson said the company has inspected all of its network, including around Post Office Creek, to inform where and when they need to cut. “In this location, Powercor is responsible for clearing trees near powerlines on privately owned land, as well as any trees which are on land managed by authorities other than council,” they said. “Council is responsible for clearing trees near powerlines on council land in ‘declared areas’. We will be cutting in this location over coming months.” Macedon Ranges council director assets and operations Shane Walden said council

is responsible for electric line clearance (ELC) in the ’declared areas’ of Kyneton, and Powercor is responsible in the other areas, except in Gisborne South. “If the trees along Wedge Street near Post Office Creek in Kyneton require trimming, they will be included in the ELC program, which is scheduled to begin in November,” he said. “Grass slashing in this area is also council’s responsibility… [and] is scheduled to commence north of the shire in late October 2023 (weather permitting). “The slashing program is set to include the area along Post Office Creek east from Wedge Street to Ebden Street, then north to Latrobe Street, and between 90 and 92 Wedge Street.” Mr Walden said there is no walking track planned for this area.

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ART & PHOTOGRAPHY A showcase of talent from both local artists and from further afield, presenting a variety of art & photography media providing a wonderful opportunity for visitors to view and enjoy the creativity and talent. FARM AND GARDEN Entries include vegetables, fruit, eggs, pasture, hay and crops from hobby and home farms and gardens. The display promotes the importance of local food production and farming.

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un, Food and Family Activities galore! Join in the Bilby Boot Throw and Fun Dog show and watch the Grand Parade on the Main Areana. Enjoy the excitement of the Showjumping and visit the Trade Exhibits. There will be roving entertainment and exhibitions across the showgrounds, carnival rides, fabulous food and the ever-popular Show Bags.

WOODCHOP With the skill and precision of the entrants on display, the Woodchop competition is a Show favourite. Watching the chips fly with the speed and energy of this sport makes it a feature event of the Show. EDUCATION Entries are received from local Primary, Secondary and Specialist schools across Melboure’s northern fringe, with a dedicated Special Needs section included. Art, collage, creative language, tech, graphics, photography and more create a colourful display in the Education pavilion and provide a wonderful platform for our young entrants to show their talents. FOOD EXPO Food options at the Show are wide and varied and cater for everyone! You won’t go hungry while you enjoy the Show as there is plenty on offer to tempt your tastebuds. At the northern end of the showgrounds, you will find the Expo with a range of local and regional food options to tempt the tastebuds.

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Council crashes town pool party By Zoe Moffatt Sunbury ratepayers will foot a $1,147,594 repair and improvement bill to fix the town’s 25-metre indoor pool. It’s been a year laden with setbacks for Sunbury’s public indoor pool, after a leak was discovered on May 12. Council commenced repairs on May 22, and initally said it expected the pool to be closed for two weeks. Learn to swim classes were relocated to the warm water pool when possible, and the repairs were estimated to cost $45,000.

On May 31, Sunbury Aquatic and Leisure Centre (SALC) announced the pool would be closed for up to 12 weeks, with the spa and steam room also slated to be closed until late August or early September. Almost two months later on July 25, SALC made another announcement and said it anticipated the project would be completed from early to mid-October. At a meeting on October 23, Hume council said it now expects the pool to reopen the week commencing November 20, about six months after repairs commenced. The cost of the repairs and associated works

have also blown out to a projected $525,550. Council said it continues to work with its insurance to recoup some of the costs. Council said it has taken this opportunity to complete additional and scheduled improvements, including concourse flooring (textured non-slip flooring), new tiles and grating, new lane ropes, filtration upgrades and safety improvement works. The additional works are projected to cost $622,044, bringing the total cost to $1,147,594. Sunbury resident Chris O’Neil has his kids enrolled in swimming lessons at SALC and questioned the council about the repair work.

“We’re frustrated because of the lack of communication, [and] the seemingly open time frame. Initially it was supposed to be closed for two weeks,” Mr O’Neil said. “Council should be providing more regular updates… they are very few and far between, they all provide a rough end date, but it just looks like they’ve guessed. The cost blow out surprised me… [and] the time blowout has frustrated a lot of people in the community as well. “I‘ve got no faith [council] can deliver an opening at the time they are now saying.”

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Premier Jacinta Allan and Health Minister Mary-Anne Thomas at the Gisborne Priceline Pharmacy with its staff. (supplied)

Expanded role for local pharmacies contraceptive pill without needing a prescription. Ms Allan said increasing access to points of care is about making health care easier and more accessible to all Victorians. “Services here will be free in terms of being able to come in and get that consultation and advice,” she said. “Our pharmacists are already a trusted source for many Victroians- this pilot will expand their role providing more options for people needing quick medical advice for common ailments. “[This will also] address some of that pressure that we’re seeing on our general practitioner system.”

Broader public health vaccination offering travel health consultations and treatment for mild skin conditions are set to roll out in the coming weeks and months. To be eligible, all pharmacists must complete mandatory training and demonstrate they are well equipped to know if someone should be referred to a GP or hospital. They must also have the appropriate facilities, like a private consulting room. About 400 pharmacies across the state signed up for the pilot, with another 200 set to join in the coming weeks. Details: betterhealth.vic.gov.au/ services-support/community-pharmacistpilot.

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Victorians will now be able to visit their local pharmacies for a range of treatments, including a resupply of the contraceptive pill, amid a push for more affordable and accessible basic primary care. The Gisborne Priceline Pharmacy was inundated by a flood of cameras and reporters on Friday October 27, as Premier Jacinta Allan and Health Minister Mary-Anne Thomas visited to mark the start of the 12-month pilot. Under the program, community pharmacists will be able to provide treatment and advice for a range of common conditions. These include, advice or treatment for women with uncomplicated urinary tract infections or a resupply of their existing

Three new electric vehicle (EV) charging stations are now operational in Kyneton, Lancefield and Macedon expanding the existing network. Macedon Ranges council said the new public charging stations were chosen to cater to demand or fill network gaps, and were funded by the Victorian Government’s Destination Charging Across Victoria program. The new additions join stations in Woodend and Kyneton, bringing council a step closer to its goal of a charging station available for public use in all major townships throughout the shire. Mayor Annette Death said an expansive, reliable network of EV charging stations across the shire was a priority project for council. “We recognise a network of stations is critical to facilitating the transition to low-emissions vehicles for members of our community,” she said. “[It] also helps to attract visitors to the region who drive electric vehicles and may plan their trips based on the availability of chargers. “Our public charging station network now covers a significant portion of the shire, but we’ll continue to plan and advocate for funding of other locations including Gisborne, Malmsbury, Romsey and Riddells Creek.” The stations further complement new council-use charging stations at Kyneton, Gisborne and Woodend offics, supporting the organisation’s transition to an all-EV passenger fleet as part of its Counting Down To Zero plan. The plan outlines how council will reduce its carbon footprint across council-managed facilities and operations and reach zero net emissions by 2030. Details: mrsc.vic.gov.au/EV

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Respiratory clinics set to close The last remaining general practice respiratory clinics in Melbourne’s west and north are due to close at the end of October, meaning locals will no longer be able to use them to get treatment for COVID-19, flu or other respiratory conditions. The decision from the state government comes as other new medical services, such as Priority Primary Care Centres (PPCCs) and the Victorian Virtual Emergency Department – now offer almost identical treatments. While many general practices continued seeing respiratory patients throughout the pandemic, some protected other patients and staff by referring them to the general practice respiratory clinics. Most are now back to offering service to everyone. North Western Melbourne Primary Health

Network (NWMPHN) said the closure doesn’t mean residents in the west and north will find it harder to receive treatment for urgent respiratory conditions, adding that local doctors, PPCCs, the virtual emergency department, and NURSE-ON-CALL can cope with demand. NWMPHN chief executive Christopher Carter said for most matters the first port of call remains your local doctor or general practice. “But if you can’t get a timely appointment, or you feel ill after-hours or on the weekend, these other services can easily get you the treatment and support you need without you having to wait for hours in a hospital emergency department,” he said. “As a patient you will get seen by a doctor or nurse quite quickly, and you’ll be helping

hospital emergency departments to focus on truly life-threatening illnesses and injuries.” General practice respiratory clinics (GPRCs) were set up from 2020 as a rapid response to the COVID-19 pandemic. At their peak, there were 50 operating in Victoria. In recent months that number has decreased as COVID-19 cases dwindled and other services took over. NWMPHN said the closure of the last few GPRCs marks an important moment in the history of the pandemic. In Melbourne’s north and west there are seven PPCCs, located in Moonee Ponds, Maribyrnong, Sunshine, Werribee, Sunbury, Craigieburn and Epping. PPCCs operate halfway between regular general practices and the hospital emergency department.

They are set up to treat urgent but not life-threatening conditions, such as fractures, sprains, burns, respiratory conditions (including COVID-19), fainting, food poisoning, other gut issues, and urinary tract infections. They are open extended hours, accept walk-ins, have other services nearby and do not charge for their services. A Medicare card is not essential. The VVED can also be used to link patients to an emergency doctor or nurse through a smart device or computer – and can be found at, vved.org.au NURSE-ON-CALL is available 24 hours a day and can be reached on 1300 60 60 24. In the case of an emergency call Ambulance Victoria on 000.

United by water: Students’ art makes a splash By Zoe Moffatt Students from Sunbury and Macedon Ranges have shown off their artistic flare, taking out 11 of the 17 awards in Greater Western Water’s (GWW) poster competition. St Brigid’s Primary School in Gisborne collected five of the top spots, while St. Anne’s Primary School in Sunbury had three students win. Bolinda Primary School, New Gisborne Primary School and Holy Cross Primary School in New Gisborne, had one student each collect an award for their work. The competition, which concluded in national water week, highlights the important role water plays in bringing individuals and communities together through the theme ‘united by water’. St Brigid’s Sustainability teacher Emma Barker said she was really excited by what the students produced and they were met with such a positive response from GWW. “The students love letting their creative skills shine and produce some amazing posters illustrating their connection to water,” she said. “I think our winners are so proud of their efforts. “[They] are very aware of how essential water is to life on Earth and we think this competition is a chance to remind ourselves just how many ways water contributes to our daily health and wellbeing. “It also serves as a reminder of how fortunate we are to have clean water so readily available to us.” Speaking about the importance of the topic, St. Anne’s sustainability leader Jo Hannan said the passion shown by the students gives her comfort that the future is in capable hands.

(L-R) St. Anne’s student Grace A, sustainability leader Jo Hannan, student Tiara S and student Matilda W. 368376_01 (Ljubica Vrankovic)

“I think it’s extremely important that students realise and get in touch with the environment and what’s happening around the world at the moment,” Ms Hannan said. “Knowing about the environment and how

we affect it is an invaluable lesson going into adulthood.” Ms Hannan said she recently told the winners and they were absolutely overwhelmed, especially the year 5 and 6

winner, Tiara. “Tiara has been entering it every year and for her to win a prize in her last year of school, I can’t tell you the expression on her face, she’s overjoyed,” she said.

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Mayor leaves advocacy legacy By Zoe Moffatt Kind words flowed from the Hume council chamber on Monday, October 23, as councillors thanked outgoing mayor Joseph Haweil for his service to the community. Cr Haweil will be remembered for his strong stance against gambling, low parking ticket costs and advocacy for vital new community infrastructure and assets, among other issues. When first elected as mayor in 2020, Cr Haweil was Hume’s youngest male mayor and second youngest overall. He served as mayor in 2020-21, before being re-elected for 202223. Cr Haweil also recently spoke out about his experience at the Broadmeadows train station underpass which left him in a state of shock after he said he was shoved up against a wall. This prompted Cr Haweil to call for the Victorian Big Build fund to assist in providing safer travel options for Broadmeadow residents. Speaking at the meeting, Cr Jarrod Bell thanked Cr Haweil for his leadership and guidance throughout the last 12 months. “I always feel incredibly supported by you around this chamber and in the service of our community,” he said. Deputy mayor Karen Sherry agreed and said Cr Haweil had gone above and beyond. “I would like to thank you for… your advocacy in the media and taking the plight of Hume residents out into the wider world,” she said. “The lack of being able to get out of your estate in the mornings, other issues in Hume such as gambling and public housing. “You’ve gone beyond the mundane bread and butter issues of what a council does and you’ve worked extremely hard.” Cr Haweil thanked his fellow councillors

Hume councillors criticised the federal government’s decision to relocate the Broadmeadows Centrelink, saying it will have profound and ongoing impacts on residents Hume Mayor Joseph Haweil and Deputy mayor Karen Sherry.

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for twice giving him the opportunity to serve as mayor. “I never have sought this role to be something, but to do something, that has been my purpose,” he said.

“You don’t get it right all the time, sometimes you make mistakes in the role but you hope to learn from those mistakes and try and keep moving forward. “In the last year and three years, certainly

with Cr [Carly] Moore’s leadership in particular last year, that we continue to go in the right direction.” The next mayor will be elected at a meeting in early November.

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Driver sobs over fatal crash By Tara Cosoleto, AAP A Victorian driver who killed a much-loved father while high on ice has sobbed in court as he admitted he never should have been behind the wheel. Corey Comport, 24, was travelling close to 170km/h when he crashed into a Jeep on the Bulla-Diggers Rest Road northwest of Melbourne on August 30 last year. The force of the collision caused the Jeep to slam into a Toyota Kluger driven by Nirvair Singh, who died at the scene from significant head and chest injuries. Comport pleaded guilty on Monday, October

23, in the Victorian County Court to culpable driving causing the 44-year-old man’s death. Mr Singh’s wife Harpreet Kaur said his passing had left a void in her heart that seemed impossible to fill. “Every moment, my thoughts are consumed with memories of him,“ she told the court through tears. “I’m doing my best to find the strength to carry on.“ Ms Kaur said she felt the burden of being the sole parent to her two young sons, wanting to support them while also dealing with her grief. Comport, seated at the back of the courtroom, quietly sobbed as he listened to

the family’s statements. The court was told the 24-year-old had been travelling 168km/h in a 80km/h zone when he struck the Jeep. He had evaded cops twice in the preceding 30 minutes, with multiple drivers later telling police they were scared as he weaved between lanes and overtook them. A roadside drug test showed he was under the influence of GHB, methamphetamine and ketamine. The driver of the Jeep escaped serious injury but she told the court she still struggled to get behind the wheel. In a sentencing discussion with Indigenous

elders, Comport sobbed and admitted the fatal crash never should have happened. He apologised to Mr Singh’s family and friends, saying he stuffed up and he felt horrible. Comport admitted he had been given chances in the past and he wanted to “change his life and become a better person“ once he was eventually released from jail. County Court Judge Scott Johns adjourned the case to a further plea hearing in December so more psychological material could be obtained. Comport was remanded in custody to his next court date.

Washing away waste Kingfield estate residents in Sunbury will now be able to refill their dishwashing and laundry detergent for a gold coin donation, in an effort to minimise waste and support local charities. Residents will be able to access one refill per month at the sales office on the corner of Gellies Road and Lancefield Road, Sunbury. All the funds raised will go towards a local organisation once a set target has been reached, and Moremac will match the donation once it reaches a certain amount. Moremac sales and marketing director Lachlan Moore said they hope the initiative will lead to residents taking the lead in reducing unnecessary waste in the home. “The residents in Kingsfield are already very environmentally conscious so we’re expecting a strong take up of the detergent station,” Mr Moore said. “We hope this will encourage our residents

to see where else they can reduce waste in their homes when completing other day-to-day tasks.” The first local charity to benefit is not-for-profit crisis relief centre, CareWorks, which supports local people and families in Sunbury going through a difficult time. Once a set target has been reached, the tally will reset and a different group will receive the next donation. The donation process will be repeated as long as the station is in operation. This latest sustainability venture follows residents participating in eco-friendly activities and tools as part of a social media sustainability challenge. Those who took part became ambassadors for their own estates in sharing thoughtful and innovative ways to create a sustainable household while completing day-to-day chores.

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‘Bee-rilliant’ new hotel for hardworking bees In celebration of spring, Hume council hosted a native bee hotel workshop for Sunbury residents to house some of the town’s smallest winged residents. The workshop took place at the Sunbury Neighbourhood House, with Buzz and Dig founder and educator Katrina Forstner presenting the workshop. Neighbourhood house community development coordinator Cathy Grose said eight people attended the workshop, and everyone got to make at least one bee hotel to take home and put in their garden. “Bee hotels can take a number of forms but they are basic structures that provide suitable space and materials native bees need to nest and for the young to develop and hatch,” she said. “At the workshop [we made] them using clean, empty food grade cans and we tightly filled them with sections of dried plant material including parsley, kangaroo apple and bamboo stems. “They’re important as our suburban environments are increasing, and reducing the natural environment including suitable plants and nesting sites that native bees and other insects would naturally use.” With more than 1600 species in Australia, the hotels are also important for pollination of native plants and vegetables in gardens. “[The hotels] should be located in a sunny position in your garden, around eye height, and slightly angled forward to allow any moisture to drain away,” Ms Grose said. “Native bees only travel [up to] approximately 350 metres from their nests to their food sources, which is pollen from flowering plants. “That’s why it’s important to have a range

Briefs Man arrested over fight A 54-year-old Glenroy man has been arrested over a fight in September, which injuried a Sunbury couple. Victoria Police announced on October 24, that detectives arrested the man and identified six others following the affray in Pascoe Vale on September 9. The 75-year-old Sunbury man, his wife and sister were having a meal at a licenced premises on Railway Parade. It is alleged a group of six men got into a fight with another man about 9.30pm, during which the Sunbury man sustained a serious hip and leg injury that required surgery. His wife, a 74-year-old Sunbury woman, sustained minor injuries and was also taken to hospital for treatment. No one else was injured.

Hume Carols by Candlelight The family favourite Carols by Candlelight will be returning for Hume residents at Craigieburn ANZAC Park on Saturday, December 2, from 7pm to 9.30pm. There will be an ARIA award winning Celebrity MC, Christmas themed stalls, local musicians and school choir performances, children’s activities, arts and crafts market, food and drink vendors, and a fireworks display. Eight people attended the workshop, and everyone got to make at least one bee hotel (supplied).

of flowering plants in gardens to support bees and other beneficial pollinators as they can’t travel long distances looking for flowers.”

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begins Going mad for mangoes Council budget prep By Zoe Moffatt

A group of Macedon Ranges schools have banned together for a second year of mango madness fundraising. Woodend Primary School Parents and Friends Association started the mango drive last year, getting fresh mangoes delivered from family-owned farm Bowen Mangoes in north Queensland. Last year Tylden, Newham and Hesket Primary School joined the fundraiser, and this year Trentham District Primary School was invited to join. Association president Andrew Gregory said the fundraiser was a way to provide some extra funding for the school, while supporting quality food and a family business. “Last year Woodend Primary had sufficient numbers to get the delivery… [and] I reached out to the smaller schools in the area to see if they wanted to join in,” Mr Gregory said. “I wanted to give them the opportunity to benefit from fundraising for the school. Any fundraising is good fundraising. “It doesn’t take a lot of time to coordinate… it’s an easy way to earn some funds for the school.” Mr Gregory said the mangos were divine, and workers from both the courier company and Bowen Mangoes were very gracious with their time. “Whilst it’s a Queensland company, they’ve been doing this for a while… and we want to support them while getting good value and quality for our school families. “It’s a long way in the truck but there’s minimal storage. They’re straight from the farm to the families [and] compared to instore prices, it’s still better off than the big retailers. “It enables us to contribute to school

Students from Newham Primary School preparing for the fundraiser, and the 61 mango orders they have received (Supplied).

equipment and expenses [as] we all know that sometimes school budgets are tight.” Nearby Newham Primary School will be using the funds raised for new soccer nets for the school.

Mr Gregory said his own family really enjoyed the mangoes last year, and while they freeze well, they were all eaten before they could hit the ice.

Macedon Ranges residents and groups are encouraged to put forward their case for council funding in the 2024-25 financial year as part of the budget consultation process. In an announcement on October 24, council said it welcomed submissions for the budget 2024-25 and Council Plan 2021-31 (Year Four) until November 20. In a change to previous years, this is the only formal public consultation period for these two key documents. The full draft budget and council plan documents will be included in the agenda of meeting papers before being adopted by the end of the financial year. Mayor Annette Death encouraged residents and groups to make a submission, even if the detailed costs are not ready. “Getting input from the community early… will enable us to be more responsive to community attitudes and be fully prepared for action from July 1, 2024,” Ms Death said. “Your valuable ideas will be sent directly to the appropriate council department for consideration and will inform the preparation of our next budget.” Funding available each financial year mostly comprises rate revenue, external funding through grants and other regular fees and charges. Those interested in making a submission can contact customer service to seek advice or assistance. Submitters will be able to speak to their proposals at a meeting in early 2024. Details: mrsc.vic.gov.au/your-say

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Parents awakening to sleep help Settling a newborn into a regular sleep pattern can be one of the most daunting and mysterious parts of parenting. Not-for-profit organisation Tweddle has been helping parents learn to settle and soothe their infants for over 100 years as Cade Lucas discovered.

ike changing dirty nappies or listening to nursery rhymes ad-nauseum, a lack of sleep is considered an unfortunate but unavoidable part of having a baby. Like changing dirty nappies or listening to nursery rhymes ad-nauseum, a lack of sleep is considered an unfortunate but unavoidable part of having a baby. Unless wealthy enough to farm their screaming newborn off to someone else, parents usually have no option but to suffer in silence. After all, complaining about something just about every one else has to endure is unlikely to elicit much sympathy. Which makes it all the more difficult when a baby’s lack of sleep goes beyond a mere nuisance to a serious debilitating problem. This was the situation Danielle Mannens and her partner Sean found themselves in seven years ago in the months after having their first child, daughter Harper. “She was sleeping with us for the whole first six months, we couldn’t get her to sleep in her own bed,” recalled Ms Mannens. “We were co-sleeping but not in the nicest way.” In other words, they weren’t sleeping at all. “We were lucky to be getting two hours’ sleep a night” she said. “It was bad. Like I wasn’t thinking straight, I was leaving the stove on and stuff like that. “My partner would have to check everything to make sure it was all off at night and stuff.” Family are normally the first and only source of help in such situations, but with theirs living in New Zealand, Danielle and Sean turned to the health system as a last resort. “So I went and saw my maternal health nurse and she recommended us to Tweddle.” A not for profit, Tweddle is a name unlikely to register with most readers, but has been helping sleep deprived families at their Early Parenting Centre in Footscray for over 100 years. Despite misgivings about seeking assistance for something most assume comes naturally, Danielle and Sean booked in a day session. “We didn’t know what we were walking into, but it was the most beautiful supportive environment,“ said Ms Mannens. More importantly, after taking a while to bed in, the new techniques Ms Mannens learnt at Tweddle eventually paid off. “She was sleeping in her own bed away from us and she was doing so for almost the whole night which was a huge difference.” If you’re wondering why no one recommended an Early Parenting Centre like Tweddle during your own bouts of infant-induced insomnia, you’re not alone. Despite being around for the more than a century, addressing a very common need and covered by Medicare, EPCs remain largely unknown. Along with Tweddle in Footscray, the O’Connell Family Centre in Canterbury and the Queen Elizabeth Centre in Noble Park are the only three EPC’s based in Victoria, all in Melbourne. There are only a limited number nationwide and Tasmania and many regional and rural areas have none at all. Internationally, none of the UK, US or European countries to which Australia is often compared, having anything like an equivalent. According to Tweddle CEO Umit Agis, the issue of baby and infant sleep traditionally being a family affair is why external services like EPCs can be rare or non-existent. “I think we’re learning more as a society about how important settling a child or having a sleep routine is,” Mr Agis said. “We sometimes take that for granted and also a lot of times people tend to access that from their family network.” Mr Agis said infant sleep problems can result in more than just tired parents.

Clockwise from left: Tweddle General Manager Kim Porter, CEO Umit Agis, Director of Nursing Clare Pridham, board member Annette Mercuri and Harry Flanagan at the opening of the Wyndham Early Parenting Centre. (Cade Lucas)

An outdoor play area at Tweddle Wyndham.

Parents and children singing songs at the opening of the Wyndham EPC.

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I think we’re learning more as a society about how important settling a child or having a sleep routine is.

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- Umit Agis “Having a settled sleep pattern is critical to a baby’s to early life development. “We know that what happens in the first 2000 days of child’s life has a major impact on their adult trajectory as well.” This is why the Victorian government is building 12 new EPC’s across the state as part of a $148 million investment in early parenting services. These will include centres in Geelong, Ballarat, Bendigo and Shepparton - the first in regional Victoria - and an Aboriginal led facility in Frankston. The others will target Melbourne’s urban fringe, including Wyndham in the outer-south west, the fastest growing municipality in the country and where the first of these new EPC’s opened earlier this month. The $15 million Wyndham Early Parenting Centre features ten residential units that can accommodate entire families for up to four days, while also providing facilities for day-stays as well. And like the existing facility at the other end of the western suburbs, it too is operated by Tweddle. Umit Agis said it wasn’t just the amount of people moving to Wyndham, but the type of families settling in the area that meant an

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Dining area at the Wyndham Early Parenting Centre.

Living area at the Wyndham Early Parenting Centre.

wwEPC was required.

COVID -19 pandemic made the need for early parenting support even more urgent. “There’s a lot of separation anxiety, a lack of interaction with other children because they’ve been locked down for such a period of time. “So when it comes time for them to go into childcare or stay with grandparents, for example, there’s real challenges in that.” Ms Pridham said the ultimate aim was teach parents techniques that they can use at home to avoid the need for readmission. Danielle Mannens is a prime example. “I’ve even used it with my second child as well because he wasn’t a great sleeper either. It’s stuck with me, it was so helpful.” After proselytising Tweddle and Early Parenting Centres to her friends, Ms Mannens’ passion for the service saw her change careers and take it up full-time. Nearly a decade on from her visit to Tweddle, Danielle Mannens is now Tweddle’s communications manager.

“If you’re looking at Wyndham for example, you’ve got a lot of young, immigrant parents living here and so they don’t have the support system perhaps that they once did, but what we can do is that we can provide that help.” Among the providers of that help at the Wyndham EPC is its director of nursing, Clare Pridham. “We’re here to support the parents rather than do it for them,” said Ms Pridham of the type of assistance visitors receive. “If there’s a concern about behaviour, we show them how to deal with the child’s behaviour how to how to work with that child to be able to improve outcomes. “If there are sleep concerns we can be with them at three o’clock in the morning. “We can actually show them how to resettle and be alongside them when they’re having these concerns”. Ms Pridham said the aftermath of the

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Liberta by Mark Niglia is a symbolic response to turmoil and forced decisions (Damjan Janevski). 366979_05

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Hanging out for art exhibition Hanging Rock Winery has been adorned with sculptures for the sixth annual Art in the Vines sculpture exhibition. Located at 88 Jim Road, Newham, the exhibition is open free to the public seven days a week from 10am to 5pm, until April 30. It is closed on Christmas Day and Good Friday. The exhibition kicked off on October 14, with a long lunch and award ceremony, where Kerry Cannon was awarded the inaugural Hanging Rock Sculpture Award for his sculpture, The Bower Girl. More than 26 renowned local and national artists contributed sculptures which thrill, mesmerise, excite and intrigue visitors. Curator Malcolm Thomson returned for his sixth year and sought sculptures covering a number of styles, materials and origins. Mr Thomson encouraged everyone to think about how artists entertain people and said it’s important to show support. Guided wine tastings and food are also available at the winery.

Eagle by Hovik Israelian (Damjan Janevski).

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Mela Cooke, who created The Fast Bowler, said she finds that her inspiration and love for people and animals is best expressed in bronze sculptures (Damjan Janevski). 366979_13

Tracings by Brigit Heller (Damjan Janevski). 366979_24

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roads Rare plants online stars Sunbury cash splash By Liam McNally

Followers of the Horti-Culturalists may have noticed a local gem appear in one of the team’s latest episodes, with the team taking viewers on a tour of the Melton Botanic Garden’s Eremophila collection. The Horti-Culturalists is a YouTube series run by Macedon Ranges resident, horticulturist, Dicksonia Rare Plant Nursery owner and former ABC Gardening Australia presenter Stephen Ryan along with amateur enthusiast Matthew Lucas. For about two years the duo’s channel has been dedicated to documenting rare and unusual plants, trees and shrubs in an outdoor setting, as well as teaching about various gardening techniques. Mr Ryan said the team is very happy with how the channel is developing. “We’re having a great time, part of the reason I leapt at the opportunity is because I know a lot of elderly horticulturists who passed away and took their knowledge with them this is something to store that knowledge in perpetuity,” he said. The episode filmed in the Melton Botanic Garden focuses on a lesser known group of Australian plants, the Eremophilas. Eremophilas are dry climate flowering shrubs that show huge diversity of flower, foliage and form - from dense mat forming ground covers to very large shrubs, large silver foliage and tiny bronze leaves as well as flowers in an extraordinary array of colours. The episode looks at 12 species of Eremophilas within the garden, and includes a guest appearance from Friends of the Melton Botanic Garden (FMBG) members Barb and David Pye for tips on propagation. Mr Ryan said what the FMBG volunteers have created in such a short period at the

Matthew Lucas and Stephen Ryan filming at the Melton Botanic Garden. (Provided)

Melton Botanic Garden is an amazing accomplishment. “In only a couple of decades to make something so comprehensive - [FMBG president] John Bentley has an amazing group of like minded enthusiasts around him who’ve pushed this forward. Melton should be

congratulated on having such an important botanic garden.” At the next FMBG meeting Mr Ryan is giving a talk on Californian, Central and South American Plants on November 8 at 7.30pm.

Hume council is proposing to spend more than three million dollars for 25 traffic treatments in Sunbury north, following a traffic management study. Council adopted the study and a traffic management plan at a meeting on October 23, which it said is a proactive way to identify and treat traffic, parking, pedestrian, cycling and accessibility issues in the area. The plan seeks 25 proposed traffic treatments valued at a total of $3,111,000. Of the proposed treatments, four will have $206,000 allocated from council’s 2024-25 capital works annualised program. Councillor Jarrod Bell said Sunbury north residents can look forward to their roads being turned into a safer, more efficient network. “Through my work at SES I see all too often the tragic consequences of bad road safety,” Cr Bell said. “I am always going to be an advocate for making sure that people… can get from point a to point b in the most efficient but safest way possible. “It’s great to see… almost 230 responses were received from almost 100 separate residences.” The four treatments with allocated funding include; an upgrade to the existing guard rail on Racecourse Road, installation of pedestrian refuge islands on Racecourse Road at Curtain Drive and Hopbush Avenue, and installation of traffic splitter island at the intersection of Bundanoon Avenue and Riverview Terrace. The remaining 24 treatments will be up for consideration.

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Nature strip feedback wanted By Zoe Moffatt Hume council has released its draft Residential Nature Strip Policy in an effort to clarify maintenance responsibilities. Councillors voted to adopt the policy for community consultation. The policy provides information to residents wishing to undertake personalised landscaping and guidance on how council will address non-compliant landscape works. At the meeting on October 23, Cr Naim Kurt voiced his concerns that council would only undertake slashing works on residential nature strips where it is deemed to be a hazard.

“I have had some question marks when going through this process and my concerns go back to… that council essentially will not be engaging in intervention for amenity purposes only,” he said. “I understand the issues that we have in terms of budget… and having interventions on nature strips but I know it’s been a big direction of ours as a council to clear up amenity [issues]. “I do have some concerns potentially that this may lead to more amenity issues in the community on our nature strips as well, but happy to see this go out for consultation.” In the meeting agenda, council said it will

undertake remedial works on nature strips where it has been identified that there is a significant hazard for the community, such as a tripping hazard. Under the policy, if a resident wishes to undertake work on the nature strip, they must apply for a permit. If council becomes aware of non-compliant and/or unsafe landscape works, it will invite the resident to bring the works into compliance and if unsuccessful it will undertake enforcement action. If council cannot identify the responsible person or they fail to bring the landscape to compliance, council shall remove the

landscape works and seek costs from the property owner. Speaking to the motion, Cr Jodi Jackson encouraged residents to read the policy and provide feedback. “I know that this policy will be closer to the hearts of our residents than most of our policies because nature strips and their maintenance is the responsibility of residents,” she said. “If you live in a house, or own or rent a townhouse or unit that has a street frontage or nature strip immediately adjacent to the property… then this policy is directly relevant to you.”

Historic railway building hosts annual exhibition Members of the Woodend Art Group have been hard at work preparing pieces for their annual exhibition on the first weekend in November. Nestled in the foothills of Mount Diogenes Hanging Rock, Woodend in the Macedon Ranges is a great place to visit this time of year. The gallery is located in the historic railway station building, meaning visitors from all over the state can visit without the need to drive. Both framed and unframed paintings, felt work, silk scarves, sculpture, pottery, photography and much more will be available to be viewed and purchased. The exhibition will open on Friday evening, November 3, with judging by Maxine McKee. The show will be open to the public on Saturday, November 4, and Sunday, November 5, with a gold coin donation, and there will be door prizes throughout the weekend. Details: http://www.woodendartgroup.org. au/

Woodend Art Group artist Pamela Simmons. (Damjan Janevski). 367692_01

Woodend Artist Pam Stephens working on her piece (Damjan Janevski). 367692_03

Artist Margaret Morgan Watkins with her painting (Damjan Janevski). 367692_02

Shirley Robinson is an artist with the Woodend Art Group (Damjan Janevski). 367692_04 14 SUNBURY & MACEDON RANGES STAR WEEKLY Tuesday, 31 October, 2023

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1. How many Melbourne Cups have been won by New Zealandbred horses? 2. The 2019 film Ride Like a Girl is based on which female jockey? 3. And which Australian actress played that jockey in the film? 4. Name the horse that was the 2022 Melbourne Cup runner-up. 5. What is the maximum number of horses that can run in the Melbourne Cup?

6. In which decade did Jean Shrimpton famously wear a white minidress during Melbourne Cup week? 7. True or false: motion capture was used to make realistic horse and jockey animation for an early 2000s Melbourne Cup video game? 8. What year was the first official trophy cup awarded?

9. Does the Melbourne Cup or the Australian Open generate more gross economic benefit to Victoria? 10. Was the 2015 winner named Prince or Pirate of Penzance? 11. What are jockey outfits called? 12. And the signature colours of the outfits are used to signify what? 13. What is the length of the race in metres? 14. The cup is traditionally held on what day of the week? 15. True or false: Melbourne Cup is only a public holiday in Victoria? 16. Where do horses start the race from? 17. And how is their positioning decided? 18. True or false: The cup has always been held at Flemington racetrack? 19. What is the topweight for horses to qualify? 20. What is someone who places a bet colloquially know as?

21. In which year was the first Melbourne cup held? 22. Which horse holds the record for the fastest time in which the 3200m race has been run? 23. And in which year was that record set? 24. True or false: there has never been a dead heat for first prize in the history of the cup? 25. Which number saddlecloth holds the record for the most wins? 26. How many times has jockey Damien Oliver won the Melbourne Cup? 27. Against what odds did Michelle Payne race to victory in 2013? 28. In which year did Diana Princess of Wales attend the Melbourne Cup? 29. What is the name given to the bet that requires the better to select the first two finishers in their correct order? 30. What percentage of favourites have won the Melbourne Cup?

ANSWERS: 1. 40 2. Michelle Payne 3. Teresa Palmer 4. Emissary 5. 24 6. 1960s 7. True 8. 1865 9. Melbourne Cup 10. Prince 11. Silks 12. Who owns the horse 13. 3200m 14. Tuesday 15. True 16. The barriers 17. Barrier draw 18. True 19. 58.5kg 20. Punter 21. 1861 22. Kingston Rule 23. 1990 24. True 25. Four 26. Three 27. 100-1 28. 1985 29. Exacta 30. 23 per cent

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Summit to create easier lives Local health providers and councils north of Melbourne are gathering together this week for a summit that will explore how organisations can become employers of choice for LGBTIQA+ people creating safe places for them to work. Beyond the Rainbow Lanyard is an initiative of Pride in the North, a partnership of 11 organisations including Sunbury and Cobaw Community Health, DPV Health, and local councils. The Summit will feature a program of speakers including the Victorian Commissioner for LGBTIQA+ communities,

Dr Todd Fernando, LGBTIQA+ rights campaigner, Jac Tomlins and author and CEO of Rural Pride, Daniel Witthaus. Sunbury and Cobaw Community Health cheif executive, Julie Landy said she is proud to support an event of such importance to the community. With funding from state government and VicHealth, the Summit seeks to unite businesses, community organisations, healthcare professionals, governments, teachers and other influential stakeholders, committed to making a positive impact on LGBTIQA+ people’s health and wellbeing.

DPV chief executive Don Tidbury recognised that members of the LGBTIQA+ community in outer suburban areas report poorer health and wellbeing outcomes than their inner suburban peers. “They are also less likely to have access to inclusive services or opportunities for social connection,” he said. The event will take place on Friday November 3 from 9am at the Plenty Ranges Arts and Convention Centre in South Morang. Details: www.pracc.com.au/tickets/pridein-the-north-summit-beyond-the-rainbowlanyard

Victorian Commissioner for LGBTIQA+ communities, Dr Todd Fernando will be speaking at the event. (supplied)

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The launch was the first in the series aiming to open up the much-loved site. (Sandy Scheltema)

Music and dance launch festivities Kyneton residents are going back to school in celebration of First Peoples’ culture, music and dance to launch a range of creative and community events at the Old Kyneton Primary School (OKPS) site. Residents flocked to the site on Saturday, October 21, for the launch of the event, which will take place two Saturdays each month until March 2024. The launch was the first in the series aiming to open up the much-loved site to the community while construction works continue on the heritage bluestone building. Macedon MP Mary-Anne Thomas joined in on the festivities, which was delivered by

prospective site managers Working Heritage and Creative Victoria. “This Old Kyneton Primary School project is about revitilising the site for the people of Kyneton and creating a vibrant new creative drawcard for the region,” Ms Thomas said. “This event is the first of many as part of the activation program which will bring the site to life and provide opportunities for local creatives to showcase their talents.” The free event featured a performance of Ngarrandjeri, Djab Wurrung, Gunditj Mara musician and dancer Amos Roach in collaboration with Kulin Nations dance

troupe Murrundaya Yepengna Dancers. Future events will be held on November 4 and 18, and will focus on activities for young people and their families. Events on December 2 and 16, will celebrate the theme ’Radio GaGa’ including radio workshops, choir singalongs and Christmas-themed crafternoon. Local creative and community groups were encouraged to submit proposals for activities as part of this program through an expression of interest process which recently closed. Details: follow ’OKPS’ on Facebook or ’@ okps_kyneton’ on Instagram.

Students from Sunbury and Macedon Ranges Specialist School will soon be able to access free High Intensity Outside School Hours Care (OSHC) designed and staffed for students with disability. The state government announced the support on October 24, which will start for the first time at 15 more specialist schools following a pilot program in 2018. Premier Jacinta Allan said the extra care will give families the support they need. “Parents and carers of children at specialist schools have told us finding care outside school hours is one of the biggest challenges they face,” Ms Allan said. “We’re giving families the support they need so they spend less time juggling caring with work or study, and more time with their loved ones.” The pilot program was established in five specialist schools across Victoria, with 92 per cent of parents either taking up, or planning to take up extra work or training. The services will be free for families to use, with high educator-to-child ratios and activities, excursions and school holiday programs tailored to the needs of children with disability. Education Minister Ben Carroll said they owe it to every Victorian child to give them the very best opportunities in life. “This will make sure families of children with disability get the tailored care they deserve in the familiar environment of their own schools,” Mr Carroll said.

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

Rose garden open day See the most complete public collection of Alister Clark roses, maintained by dedicated volunteers with the help of Hume council. Held on Saturday, November 4, 10am to 2.30pm at Corner Green Street and Bulla Road, Bulla. Free entry and a free copy of the ‘Roses of Hume’ book. Plants also for Sale. ■ https://shorturl.at/auwMS

Amateur Radio Club The Macedon Ranges Amateur Radio Club meets on the third Saturday of the month at the Woodend RSL Hall, 32 Anslow Street, Woodend at 10am. If you are interested in amateur radio or already have a call sign we’d love to meet you. ■ http://www.mrarc.org.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

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

This week’s photographer’s choice picture is of Patrick Blume in front of his Halloween decorated house (Damjan Janevski) 368862_01

Sunbury Macedon Ranges Lodge Meets monthly on the second Wednesday of the month at 7pm, 73 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

Crafternoon Get crafty over a cuppa at a social group for adults. Some supplies and equipment are available or bring your own projects and craft items. Every Tuesday at 1pm-3pm during school terms, all welcome. Sunbury Neighbourhood House, 531 Elizabeth Drive, Sunbury. ■ www.sunburyhouse.com.au

Music and Singalong Bring your instrument or your voice to a social group for adults. Songs with lyrics and chords can be viewed on the big screen, all skill sets welcome. Wednesdays 9am-noon, at Sunbury Neighbourhood House, 531 Elizabeth Drive, Sunbury. ■ www.sunburyhouse.com.au

Local camera club The Macedon Ranges Photographic Society is your local camera club for friendship, photographic outings, workshops, guest presenters, competitions and more. Meetings on the first Tuesday of the month, followed by the next Monday. Doors open at 7pm, meeting starts at 7.30pm at Dromkeen, 1012 Kilmore Road, Riddells Creek. ■ https://bit.ly/41j5BEw

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

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

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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.

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

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 email rebecca.lees@ scchc.org.au

HarmoniX Vocal Company All-male singing group happening on Thursday, 7- 9.30pm in Sunbury, with a mixed choir, DynamiX Vocal Company, rehearsing Tuesday. 7-9.30pm. Rehearse at Dulap Wilim Hub, Leichardt Street, Sunbury. No auditions required. ■ harmonixvcinc@gmail.com

Jacksons Creek Combined Probus The club meets on the 2nd Monday of each month at the Sunbury Football Club at 10am. This friendly group of men and women enjoy outings and meetings each month and twice yearly trips away staying in cabins and caravans. Visitors and new members are warmly welcomed ■ Doug 54283317, or Teresa 0417373006

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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.

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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 to 11.30am at Macedon Lounge, 40 Victoria Street, Macedon. ■ Carol, 0431 186 575

Sunbury 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

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

Probus Club Of Sunbury Join the Probus Club of Sunbury on the first Wednesday of the month at the Sunbury

Bowling 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, 0417593035

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

Hume Men’s Shed The Hume Men’s Shed (Sunbury) is a non for profit organisation, meeting every Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings at 158 Evans Street Sunbury. The group caters for men be it carpentry, welding, metal work, gardening or just to chat. ■ sunburymensshed.com or 0438677425

Drop-in guitar Bring your guitar and your favourite sheet music and join an informal guitar session for adults. Share songs and learn new ones, all skill sets welcome. Tuesdays, 9am-noon, at Sunbury Neighbourhood House, 531 Elizabeth Drive Sunbury. ■ www.sunburyhouse.com.au

Sunbury Badminton Club The Sunbury Badminton Club plays social games on Tuesdays and Wednesdays nights from 7.30pm to 9.30 pm, and on Wednesdays 10am to 12pm. Monday night is a Round Robin competition from 7:30pm to 9:30pm. All welcome to attend at Clarks Oval Stadium 49 Riddle Road. ■ sunburybc@gmail.com

One Voice Sunbury One Voice Sunbury community choir rehearses each Tuesday from 6.30pm at Goonawarra Neighbourhood House. Fun and welcoming choir, new members welcome, no prior singing experience required. Just join in the fun. ■ sunbury@withonevoice.org.au

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When Christina Cheers and Garry Bartlett moved to Sunbury in 1999 they knew no one. But when they saw a sign ‘plant trees here, new members welcome,’ they joined the Friends of Emu Bottom Wetland Reserve. Their first job was removing barbed wire and vast tracts of gorse and boxthorn by hand and planting indigenous trees and shrubs. Starting with just 17 mature native trees, the reserve is now a much-loved recreation area with over 25,000 trees planted. Garry said people come down, look at it and say, ‘It’s still bushland here,’ but it wasn’t. Christina said the community side of things are very important. “When we moved here, virtually all our friends and acquaintances around Sunbury came through the group,” she said. “It was only really later we got absolutely fascinated by the area and the business of revegetation. It gets you in.” In time, Garry took over as Treasurer of the group and Christina became President. Christina saw the potential for greater co-operation among environmental groups along Jacksons Creek and initiated the setting up the Jacksons Creek EcoNetwork, enlisting the help of others along the way. The network helps groups share and connect what they are doing and act as advocates for the environment. It now links 12 Landcare and Friends groups, from Sydenham Park, past the Organ Pipes National Park to Sunbury, and all the way to Mount Macedon and Gisborne. “I love the sense of belonging in a community,” Christina said, “I love the rural atmosphere, the knowledge that I can walk a short distance and find myself in the countryside. “There are some really beautiful areas to be explored along Jacksons Creek behind the

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‘Black’ offers a light ride By Derek Ogden, Marque Motoring The auto industry continues to be awash with gizmos that are increasingly taking the ‘drive’ out of driver. Sports utility vehicles – especially all-wheel drives – are particularly subject to systems that butt in. Welcome to the no-nonsense world of the Outlander Black Edition. While the mid-size Mitsubishi petrol and petrol/electric hybrid SUV, for 2024, has been given a leg-up in equipment standards – plus price rises - the former LS Black Edition has been let loose from the pack to stand on its own. Not that there’s any shortage of tech in the Black Edition, just that it seems less intrusive than that of many of the ilk. Even so, any of a stack of bells-and-whistle warnings and driver aids can be silenced simply by switches located on the steering wheel. The entry-level ES 2WD five-seater now opens the line-up from $37,740, plus on-roads, the plug-in hybrid EV five-seater from $56,490, with the top-of-the range PHEV Exceed Tourer seven-seater topping out the Outlanders at $71,790. The Black Edition seven-seater – the test vehicle - settles in the middle of the mob at $42,990. The MY24 Outlander is covered by a five-year, 100,000km warranty that can be extended to 10 years and 200,000km if serviced within Mitsubishi’s dealer network using its capped-price service program. All vehicles are sold with 12 months of roadside assist, which can be extended for up to four years when the vehicle is serviced at an authorised Mitsubishi dealer. STYLING ‘Black’ is the byword here, with a black grille, black-finish door mirrors and lower bumper treatments, B- and C-pillar garnishes, and 20-inch black alloy wheels. The bold front, flared fenders and an aerodynamic rear spoiler combine to come up with a sporty stance, as well as adding to improved performance over its predecessor. Automatic LED headlamps are newly added. Paint options are limited to Prestige Black, Prestige White, Prestige Red, and a new metallic Graphite Grey. INTERIOR Inside, one thing dominates – you guessed it - black. There’s a black headliner and pillar trims, plus Mi-Suede seat upholstery with synthetic leather bolsters. While the Black Edition, like others in Outlander range, boasts three rows of seats capable of taking up to seven ‘bodies’ Mitsubishi eschews the term ‘seven-seater’ for the more realistic ‘5+2’ definition. The rear seats are comfortable only for carrying a couple of kids, or for anyone else, on short journeys. All seats can recline for added comfort, while the slide adjustable 40:20:40 split second

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row and 50:50 split rear third row can fold fully forward to create a multitude of versatile passenger and cargo configurations. Seven-seat petrol models have a space saver spare wheel, and a claimed 163 litres with all three rows of seats upright. This goes up to 478 litres with the third-row seats folded, and 1461 litres with the second row also folded. INFOTAINMENT A 9-inch touchscreen presents information in sharp full-colour, while buttons and knobs allow for easy audio and sat nav operation. Apple CarPlay is wireless, Android Auto wired, which is de rigueur for vehicles of this standard. Power outlets include USB-A, USB-C and 12V plugs, as well as a wireless charging pad, which doubles as storage when not servicing the phone. ENGINES/TRANSMISSIONS Powering the MY24 Outlander Black Edition is a 2.5-litre naturally aspirated four-cylinder petrol engine producing 135 kW of power and 244 Nm of torque (nothing new here), mated with a continuously-variable transmission with eight pre-programmed steps a la

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conventional automatic. Drive is sent to the front wheels only. SAFETY The Outlander was awarded a five-star ANCAP safety rating on 2022 testing. With eight airbags, the suite of active safety systems is headed by autonomous emergency braking front and rear, including pedestrian and junction modes. Forward collision warning leads in moving object detection, lane departure warning, lane-keep assist and emergency lane assist, blind-spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic alert. Adaptive cruise control is joined by driver attention alert and traffic sign recognition. There are rear-view camera and front and rear parking sensors, plus rear seat alert function. A new rear seat alert function detects rear door use on entry and notifies the driver with either an instrument cluster message or horn note when getting out. DRIVING While the 2.5-litre motor doesn’t set the world on fire with its performance, it’s possible to spin the front-wheel drive system on gravel,

especially when an incline is involved. However, the Outlander took lumpy going in its stride. Overtaking on bitumen needs some decisive work from the driver but engine and wind noise are all but absent, except when the engine is pushed. Steering, while responsive, is on the weighty side but, generally, the Outlander stays firmly to the road, even on swiftly taken bends. The whole driving experience is without fuss, which means it’s short on fun too. Occupants were far from complaining, even in stop/start city traffic. Fuel consumption is claimed at 7.7 litres per 100km combined, with CO2 emissions of 185g per kilometre. The test vehicle recorded 10.5 litres per 100 kilometres in city and suburbs, and five litres per 100km at motorway speeds. Braked towing capacity across the range is 1600kg, with unbraked towing at 750kg. SUMMARY Without trying out more members of the MY24 Outlander line-up, the standalone Black Edition has a lot going for it. Seven seats make for a rare shot at versatility despite the children’s high-chair pair out back. Pricing and warranty are a bonus.

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Essendon on verge of finals Essendon have just about locked in its first ever AFLW finals spot, after defeating Carlton at Windy Hill on Sunday afternoon. The Bombers got off to a flying start against the Blues, kicking the first six goals of the game, keeping the Blues scoreless to half time. From there the game was over as the Bombers head into the final home and away match with a 8.8 (56)- 3.6 (24) win. Coach Natalie Wood said she was happy with the way her side responded to last week’s shock loss to the West Coast Eagles. “I was really happy with the way we started the game,” she said. “We spoke about being off our best last week and I thought today the players did a really good job of turning up ready to compete. “We also took our opportunities when we had them in the first half. “Carlton were really good in the second half and equalised a lot of the ball around the middle. “It was a good bit of growth for us in that we started well and were able to capitalise.” Wood said making the most of opportunities was one of the key differences between this weekend and last weekend’s performance. “Also being better around the ball,” she said. “We had better balance and different personnel. “We know how explosive Carlton can be around the middle and we started to see that

in the back half of the game. “But we were able to take that away from them in the first which gave us some looks forward which was really good.” Sophie Alexander celebrated her 50th AFLW game on the weekend, after starting her career with Collingwood. She was one of the Bomber’s key contributors on Saturday, booting three goals and having 14 disposals. “She’s terrific Soph,” Wood said. “We ask a lot of all our players. “So to see Soph play so well, she plays so well to our structure, she commands the others. “I thought today she was terrific at taking her opportunities. “When you see someone have a really successful day in a milestone game, it’s extra special.” Maddy Prespakis (28, seven clearances) starred against her former side, and was ably assisted by Georgia Nanscawen (18 and six) in the stoppages, while Georgia Clarke provided a steady head in defence. Essendon will be playing off for elimination final hosting rights next week when it meets Gold Coast in Mackay.

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4. In which US state did the first Ironman Triathlon take place in 1978?

12. Alyssa Healy suffered an injury after a bite from which animal?

2. Who is the current president of the Western Bulldogs?

5. The team song for the Brisbane Lions is also the national anthem tune for which country?

13. The Australian Steelers represent Australia in which sport?

3. Who is the only tennis player to have won all four consecutive Grand Slam titles in a year twice?

6. Ex-Collingwood star Jack Ginnivan received backlash for attending what event the night before the Grand Final? 7. Prior to his trade to St Kilda, which club did Paddy Dow play for? 8. Australian tennis player Sam Groth broke what record in 2012? 9. For which race did iconic sprinter Cathy Freeman win gold at the Olympics? 10. How many Olympic gold medals did legendary swimmer Dawn Fraser win?

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14. How many world records did Kaylee McKeown recently set at the Swimming World Cup in Budapest? 15. Johann Zarco recently won which motorsport event in Australia? 16. Grace Harris plays for which Women’s Big Bash League team? 17. Which AFL team was known as Walyalup for the AFL and AFLW Indigenous rounds? 18. Former NBA player Alan Williams currently plays for which NBL team? 19. What name was A-League team Melbourne City previously known as? 20. And what year did the team first play in the A-League Men?

21. Which national netball team won the 2023 Constellation Cup Series? 22. Who was the overall women’s champion of the 2023 World Aquatics Swimming World Cup? 23. Which national rugby team won the 2019 Rugby World Cup? 24. How many deliveries did Grace Harris take to make the highest score (136 not out) in WBBL history? 25. Which three countries are hosting the 2023 Pacific Rugby League Championships?

26. Which team won the 2023 WNBA Finals? 27. Which former Opal is head coach of the New York Liberty? 28. Which horse won the 2023 Caulfield Cup? 29. Brad Dubberley is the current head coach of which Australian sporting team? 30. Which national team did Australia defeat to win the 2023 International Wheelchair Rugby World Cup?

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Redbacks starting strong in title defence Romsey’s premiership defence is off to the perfect start in the Gisborne and District Cricket Association McIntyre Cup. The Redbacks were three and zip to start the season with wins coming against the Sunbury Kangaroos, Woodend and Rupertswood, with a match against Sunbury United played over the weekend. While the Redbacks haven’t fully hit their straps, talking prior to the United game, captain-coach Ben Way said it has been a good way to kick off the summer. “We’ve won all our games, probably made it a bit harder than it should’ve at times,” “We’ve got to a stage where we’re starting to see some good performances with some players. “But we’ve won three from three so you can’t complain about that.”

The clash with Rupertswood was one that was harder than needed to be with the Redbacks in a commanding position at 5-162, with just a run needed to secure the win. The Redbacks then lost 3-0, needing a run off the final two overs to win the game, with only two wickets remaining. “We haven’t been at our best so far,” he said. “It’s those games you need to win because we don’t want to be kicked out of the top two or top four by letting a game slip early in the season.” “The last two-three years we’ve got ourselves in a position where we’re not quite at our best but we still find a way to win. “This season everyone’s done something without anything being amazing. “We’ve been up and down and everyone’s

had their moment without anyone having an amazing start. “Hopefully we can start to put our best performances together week in week out, instead of just finding ways to win.” Way said he was hoping his side could put it all together against United over the weekend. “There are the games we want to play in and challenge ourselves against the best and turn up and hopefully get a good performance,” he said. “The last two or three times we’ve played them, it’s been really close games, we know they’re going to turn up, ready to knock us off, they’ve probably been ready for this game since the start of the year. “We’re excited for it and ready to play what we are expecting to be one of the top two or three teams at the end of the year.”

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Briefs AFLW Pride Round will be celebrated throughout the league in round ten when the Bombers take on Gold Coast in Mackay. In recognition of the Purple Bombers, Essendon’s official diversity and inclusion supporter group and designer of the guernsey, the club also wore their pride guernsey in front of a home crowd for their round nine clash against Carlton at Windy Hill. The Pride Progress Flag has been chosen rather than the classic rainbow flag people may be more familiar with. “We wear the red sash with pride, so it’s fitting that for Pride Round, we use the sash to celebrate our LGBTQIA+ community,” President of the Purple Bombers Tess Gilfedder said.

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Star-studded bowlers set to chase BPL titles By Harper Sercombe Club Sunbury is once again set to showcase its talents to a national audience, with two teams ready to compete in Australia’s premier lawn bowls event later this year. Under the banner of Melbourne Extreme, Club Sunbury will field a star-studded triples side in the Bowls Premier League and BPL Cup. The 18th iteration of the BPL will kick off in Pine Rivers, Queensland on November 13th to 17th, with sides from across the country competing. Unlike regular bowls format, the BPL includes a 30 second shot clock to quicken the pace of the game. Each side will play each other twice, before a final series including four teams will decide a champion. Club Sunbury is one of ten teams competing in the BPL, with this year’s team consisting of Matthew Flapper, New Zealand international Ali Forsyth and newest member Jackaroo Kylie Whitehead. Whitehead hails from the Wodonga Bowls Club and brings Melbourne Extreme back to an all-Victorian based lineup. She is no

stranger to the big stage having won the World Champion of Champions Singles in 2019, Multi Nations Gold in 2023, Australian Champion of Champions Gold 2018 and Australian Championship Fours 2021. “It is an honour and I can’t wait to play for and represent Melbourne Extreme at BPL18, hopefully I do the team proud, and we get some great results,” she said. “We’re wrapt, one thing we strive on is trying to get all Victorians,” Club Sunbury bowls director Marc Bullows said. “Ali Forsyth’s a New Zealand international, however, he has lived in Victoria for 10 plus years. “I think we’re the only franchise along with the Tasmanian Tridents, that houses our own state players, every other franchise shares different state players but we really want to keep it all Victorian based. “That’s what we love about Kylie joining the team, she’s probably the number one female bowler in Victoria at the moment and we look forward to seeing her go.” To join the BPL team in Pine Rivers, Club Sunbury will also have a BPL Cup side competing. The BPL Cup is an amateur competition

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that marries both the BPL and ‘Jack Attack’. The two products together strengthen the correlation between the bowls that viewers see on television and the format of bowls offered at clubs. The BPL Cup provides an opportunity for club-based teams to progress through various rounds to national finals, to be played in parallel with the November leg of the BPL in Queensland. Club Sunbury is one of just 12 teams competing in the cup which has been dwindled down from 954 teams that competed in their respective states. The three players competing in the cup for Club Sunbury are three locals in Bullows, Lee Wesley and Mark Cowan. “To have Club Sunbury represented at this standard at a national level in 2 formats is a proud achievement for the club,” Bullows said. “Excited is an understatement, it’s going to be a busy time up there and we’re really looking forward to it. “Our goal is to win the BPL Cup, win the BPL as well and come home with two trophies. “That would be a great achievement for Club Sunbury.”

Clayton Bonello will be a playing assistant coach for Rupertswood in division 1 of the Essendon District Football League. Bonello will have the responsibility of the forward line in 2024. New senior coach Brad Fox has taken the opportunity to put Bonello’s football and teaching skills to work for the club as it develops a new-look forward line. Bonello came to Rupo from Keilor where he kicked 564 goals across his junior and senior career. He slotted 31 goals for Rupo last season. Bonello said via social media that he is looking forward to coordinating the set-ups and craft of the forwards this season where making space, playing selflessly, and using pace, will be important elements of the team’s strategy. Bonello’s appointment follows the appointment of Gerard Ervin as defensive line coach. Rupo has also announced the re-signing of Mitchell Johnson, Logan Johnson, Aaron West, Tom Cardillo and Fraser Phelan-Smith.

RDFL Kyneton has also re-signed some of its players ahead of its first season in the Riddell District Football League season. James O’Sullivan, Nathan Fisher, Oliver Plunkett, Daniel Yarwood, Jacob Plowman and Jayden Eales have all put pen to paper for the Tigers. FOR BREAKING NEWS, VISIT Web: starweekly.com.au Sunbury & Macedon Ranges Star Weekly @starweeklynews @star_weekly

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State champions hit Gisborne The annual Victorian two day Australian Bowhunters Association state title was held at the Bacchus Marsh Bowmen grounds in Gisborne across October 21 and 22, the first time it has been in the area for about five years. While they are called the Bacchus Marsh Bowmen, the club is situated in Gisborne following a change of location decades ago. Archers from all over Victoria descended on the Gisborne based club to test their archery skills against four tough courses. The Bacchus Marsh course is renowned for its hilly terrain with four courses set in ravines and hills incorporating, even, downward and elevated shooting. Judging distances in this terrain is said to be even harder to accurately accomplish, attested to by many who had not shot here before. Having four courses means a different course for each round, removing target and target distance recall for the afternoon one arrow round. After two days of shooting across the four courses there were many leg weary archers happy to sit and take a load off. Secretary of the Bacchus Marsh Bowmen Geoff Owen said the weekend was a fantastic success. “We had good weather, perfect archery weather,” he said. “We had really positive feedback from all the archers from all over Victoria and different archery clubs and independent archers as well.” Throughout the weekend there were 114 competitors, with 29 competitors coming from the Bacchus Marsh Bowmen across cub (under 13), junior (13-16) and senior (over 17) classes. The club had 13 first place getters, seven second place getters and four third place getters. The recipients of the senior first place awards from the club included Monika Haller in the women’s historical bow, Allan Driver for the men’s B grade longbow traditional, Sarah White women’s C grade bowhunter recurve, David Kent men’s B grade bowhunter recurve, Breanna Taylor women’s C grade bowhunter unlimited and Peter Summers men’s C grade bowhunter unlimited. The club said it is exceptionally happy with the success obtained by the club and junior members. “We had a really good turnout, one of the strongest turnouts,” Owen said. “Over the weekend we had four state champions announced. To be awarded as a state champion you must win your class and achieve an ‘A’ grade score for that class.” Alongside the competing the archers were able to camp on site which was a highlight of the proceedings. “A lot of people camped over at our campgrounds for the night,” Owen said. “We provided all the catering for it and a three- course meal for the people staying. “Campfire, camaraderie, friendships, swapping stories, archery knowledge and

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