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PETstock is holding its annual microchipping blitz for your furry friends. Charging a $10 flat-fee to microchip dogs, cats and other small animals, the aim of the blitz is to increase the number of microchipped pets. PETstock Microchip Blitz national project manager Christine Robertson said it could cost up to $80 to microchip pets. “Losing a pet is traumatic, however microchipping provides a level of protection and peace of mind that their beloved pet can be returned to them,” Ms Robertson said. “Once microchipped, pets can be tracked down online or through the local vet, however keeping your registration contact details updated is a must.” The discounted microchipping will be available at the Bacchus Marsh PETstock, 216 Main Street, and the Melton store at 77 High Street on October 20 and 21. Appointments are essential. For more information and to make an appointment, visit petstock.com.au ABBY AND LOUIE

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$60m council office furore By Sumeyya Ilanbey Melton council’s decision to fast track a new $60 million civic centre will have negative impacts, according to community groups. The council last week dumped plans to refurbish the current High Street centre, which would have cost $20 million, instead agreeing to bring forward the construction of a new civic centre at Toolern in the next five years. Taylors Hill Community Safety Group president Ian Herbert said his group had requested council funding many times over the years but had been knocked back several times. “Common sense tells you, you take $60 million over five years out of the budget and something’s going to miss out,” Mr Herbert said. Friends of the Toolern Creek president Lyn

Holdsworth described the council’s ability to find $60 million to fund a civic centre and not community projects as “disappointing”. Ms Holdsworth said she had applied to the council on several occasions to help fund the “very successful” annual Platypus Festival now in its 11th year. She’s been knocked back each time. She said this year’s festival will be the last because of a lack of funding, “When you think about the few thousand dollars for a community-funded festival, it’s nothing to a budget like councils. “It’s very hard for community groups to get money. If council pitched in, I would’ve gone ahead with the festival again.” The decision to fast track the new civic centre split the council with Ken Hardy, Goran Kesic, Michelle Mendes, Sophie Ramsey and Bob

Turner voting in support. Councillors Steve Abboushi, Lara Carli, Melissa De Santis and Kathy Majdlik voted against the motion. Cr Majdlik said while she acknowledged a new civic centre needed to be built, it needed to be more central and accessible by residents from the eastern ward. “I really do not feel comfortable in bringing such a massive project 15 to 20 years forward and burdening our community with an extra $60 million in such a short time,” Cr Majdlik said. “To me it does not feel responsible.” But council officers said there were “clear advantages” in moving to Toolern earlier as opposed to the original plan of waiting 20 years, citing the area had been identified as a “major metropolitan activity centre” by the

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state government. Cr Mendes described the conditions of the current civic centre on High Street as being an occupational health and safety issue, and said the staff deserved a new building. Council officers said building in Toolern and moving there earlier than anticipated would provide the greatest net-profit value. In a report presented at the council meeting, officers said the council could lease out 2000 square metres of the new building for the first few years, bringing in an estimated $600,000 annually. “Looking at the cash flow over the next 10 years, … move to Toolern now at $60 million will not have an impact on rates or current spending commitment as it will be funded by revenues from the Atherstone Lend Lease Joint Venture,” the report stated.

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Crime rates at three-year low By Sumeyya Ilanbey Crime in Melton and Moorabool is the lowest it’s been in three years, according to the latest crime statistics. Overall crime in Melton dropped 3.3 per cent in the year to June (from 11,149 offences to 10,779), while in Moorabool the drop was far steeper at eight per cent for the same period (from 2512 offences to 2302). The Crime Statistics Agency data, published last week, has revealed crime across most areas has fallen, including family violence incidents

which decreased by more than five per cent in the 12 months to June. In Melton, there were 244 recorded family violence-related serious assaults and 181 non-family violence-related serious assaults. In Moorabool, the number of offences were 45 and 39, respectively. Residential aggravated burglaries in Melton decreased from 102 to 78, while residential non-aggravated burglaries fell from 857 to 772. Theft from motor vehicles continues to cause police a headache, with more than 1307 recorded offences – up from 1286.

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- Fiona Dowsley Crime across the state has also fallen, dropping 5.6 per cent overall. Crime Statistics Agency chief statistician Fiona Dowsley said: “The Victorian victimisation rate is the lowest in five years, and the alleged offender figures

are the highest seen in Crime Statistics Agency data holdings, which go back to July, 2004.” The local government areas of Melbourne, Latrobe, Yarra, Mildura and Shepparton had the highest criminal incident rates in the state, despite a drop in crime in all five areas. Police Minister Lisa Neville said despite the significant drop in the state’s crime rates, there was still more work to do. “We back Victoria Police and we will continue to give them the resources, technology and the equipment they need to respond to and crack down on crime,” Ms Neville said.

Police patrols ramp up for grand weekend Westgate Highway Patrol has mapped out its game plan and will hit the west’s roads en masse over the grand final long weekend to tackle the top five causes of fatalities and serious injuries. Police from Westgate Highway Patrol, the uniform branch and state highway patrol will be out in force across our roads for Operation Scoreboard, which will run from this Thursday to Sunday in a bid to prevent road trauma. Westgate Highway Patrol Sergeant Marty Wallace said police would focus on speeding drivers, driver distraction, seatbelt non-compliance, fatigue and driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Last year, nearly 300 speeding, seatbelt and other offences were detected on Wyndham roads over the grand final long weekend, including 88 speeding drivers, 80 drivers and passengers were caught without their seatbelts, 40 unregistered cars, 23 drivers caught using their mobile phone while behind the wheel and 17 unlicensed drivers. RoadSafe Westgate Community Road Safety Council chairman Jim Giddings wants drivers to use common sense when behind the wheel. “Holiday driving has its challenges and drivers should drive in the hours they are normally awake, take regular breaks to reduce fatigue and allow extra space between vehicles,” he said.

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She’ll be taking part in the inaugural Walk for Epilepsy with Brooke. “There are a lot of people who have passed away because of epilepsy,” she said. “We need the research to find out why the brain short-circuits like it does. But it’s more about stopping the stereotypes.” The walk – a fundraiser for the Epilepsy Foundation – will be on Sunday, October 21, at Princes Park, Carlton. Details: bit.ly/2PV4QNA

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Belinda Fitzpatrick learnt a valuable lesson during a first aid training session: she could be the difference to saving her child’s life in an emergency. The Melton mother travelled to Broadmeadows earlier this year to attend a Tiny Hearts First Aid session, learning how to respond to a range of medical situations, including choking, burns and drowning. She said the 40-minute drive was “more than worth the journey”. “I think the most valuable thing I learnt was that I could be the difference to my child’s life,” Ms Fitzpatrick said. “Until the session, I think I would have thought twice about whether I could actually administer first aid that could save his life.”

The North Western Melbourne Primary Health Network will give 1500 parents and caregivers the chance to attend the Tiny Hearts First Aid sessions in Melton and Sunshine for free. Sessions will be available in Mandarin. Network’s chief executive, Adjunct Associate Professor Christopher Carter, said giving parents the skills to help keep their children safe was vital. “An effective health system is not just about doctors or hospitals,” he said. “We can all play an active role in making our community a healthier and safer place to live.” To register for a free session, visit: www. tinyheartsfirstaid.com/northwestmelbourne

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When a dog’s life saves By Sumeyya Ilanbey Less than two years ago, Joseph Bowden was in a very dark place. He had attempted suicide on several occasions and would “self-medicate” with two bottles of wine every night. The Australian Defence Force veteran left the army in 2014 after serving for 24 years in various roles and across the world. He was on suicide watch in the days leading up to his retirement, so was admitted to the Austin Health Psychological Trauma Recovery Service, staying for nine weeks. “I learned new strategies and how to cope,” Mr Bowden said. It was there that the Heidelberg man saw a poster for the Young Diggers program – headed in Victoria by Melton woman Carole Doyle – that would eventually lead to big changes. The program partners assistance dogs with veterans and first responders living with post-traumatic stress disorder. “I rang the number and applied to the program [in 2014], but didn’t hear anything for a year-and-a-half,” Mr Bowden says. “Out of the blue one day, Carole Doyle calls … and we went for a coffee at the main drag [in Melton]. “About three hours later she told me her life story and I told her mine. Four weeks later, she came with Djidi.” Djidi, a blue-heeler, was initially intended for another veteran, but when that didn’t work out, Ms Doyle asked Mr Bowden if he wanted to be partnered with her. “I said I’ll take her on a trial basis, and if it doesn’t work out it’s fine,” he said. “Three weeks later, Carole checked in with me and said, ‘How are you going?’ I said, ‘She’s mine and you’re not getting her back’. Djidi has given me confidence, taught me patience

Joseph Bowden with Digger. (Shawn Smits)

and understanding again, which I thought I lost.” Ms Doyle says the program has saved the lives of many veterans who struggled with PTSD. During night terrors, the assistance dogs calm veterans down. “There is light at the end of the tunnel,” Ms Doyle said.

She’s looking for more volunteers, dog trainers and foster carers. The group recently rescued its first Melton dog – Digger, the bull arab. “He was really, really bad,” Ms Doyle said. “Skin and bones, had bite marks all over him, all over his head. He was really, really thin, but was really gentle when I went to see him.”

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Refuge works set to begin Construction on Melton’s first youth refuge centre was marked with a sod-turning event on Friday. Four years in the making, construction on the Hope Street refuge centre – a crisis accommodation facility for young people and families experiencing homelessness – will start on Monday and finish by July next year. Hope Street chief executive Donna Bennett said it had been a “major journey”, involving research programs, fundraising and community awareness events, political lobbying and negotiations to get to this stage. “I’m absolutely thrilled,” Ms Bennett said. “It’s fantastic to walk on site and see the start of the construction at this point. It’s inspiring, it’s hopeful and it’s more tangible. “It’s very humbling in terms of the community support we have had.” Once built, the youth refuge centre will have three buildings – an administration office; a two-bedroom flat for young families or siblings; and a dormitory-style building one with eight bedrooms for young people and one staff bedroom. More than 100 young people experiencing homelessness could be accommodated at the centre each year. The closest refuge centre is presently 30 kilometres away in Sunshine. Ms Bennett said one in Melton would keep young people connected to their communities. Sumeyya Ilanbey

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No support for hospital By Sumeyya Ilanbey The state government and opposition have been accused of showing “little interest” in a campaign for a public hospital in Melton. More than 11,000 people signed postcards calling for the Labor and Liberal parties to commit to the hospital, with the signatures delivered to Parliament House on Wednesday afternoon. The delegation that headed to Spring Street, made up of Melton council officers, local GPs and the mayor, was intending to hand over the petitions to Health Minister Jill Hennessy. But the minister, nor any Labor and Liberal state MPs, were a no-show. Melton’s Liberal candidate Ryan Farrow and Labor candidate Justin Mammarella received the signatures on behalf of the government and opposition. Melton GP Marcus Watson said the MPs were “disenfranchised” with the Melton voters. “I think it’s amazing that we have such a strong community feeling and have so little interest from the powers that can actually deliver this,” Dr Watson said. “They don’t understand the urgency of the need in the west. “To not even come and talk and discuss – it surprises me and it’s quite disappointing, but we’ll keep trying.” Melton council chief executive Kel Tori said the community had backed the campaign and sent a loud and clear message to state politicians that a public hospital in Melton was desperately needed. “This [campaign] is all about the constancy and the scale of the community representation.” Mr Farrow said the opposition would be making a commitment about the public hospital soon, but would not reveal when or the details of the commitment.

Melton mayor Bob Turner on the steps of Parliament. (Supplied)

Mr Mammarella said he was picked to receive the petition for the state government because of his familiarity with the campaign. Dr Watson said he was frustrated by a lack of action and commitment from both sides. “We’ve got a Labor candidate who’s saying things like [he supports it] however, they’re in government – all they have to do is commit to build a hospital,” Dr Watson said.

“And we haven’t had the backing from the Liberals either – sure it’s OK for a Liberal candidate to say he backs it, but we need the backing to say if they got into the government they would build it. “It’s an election that’s going to be fought on local issues, and until they realise this is the absolute local, focal issue, then they’re going to miss out on votes in Melton.”

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Call to review public transport State politicians are being urged to fix Melton’s “woefully inadequate” public transport, particularly bus routes. The Melton Transport Community Reference Group has started a petition calling on candidates to take public transport in the region seriously. “For too long, the residents of the City of Melton have been neglected,” the petition blurb states. “Our public transport is woefully inadequate. Most people live more than a 10-minute walk from a bus stop, and those who are lucky enough to live near a bus stop have a bus service that runs infrequently and connects poorly to other public transport services.” The group is calling for a solution that ensures 95 per cent of residents are within 400 metres of a public transport service that runs at least every 20 minutes; extending the bus routes to service new estates; linking routes from the municipality to surrounding areas such as Bacchus Marsh, Watergardens Town Centre and Werribee; and synchronising the bus and train timetables. The group says duplicating the rail tracks from Melton to Deer Park was the “perfect” opportunity to review the bus services to railway stations. “We deserve a level of public transport that many people in Melbourne take for granted,” the petition states. The petition is at timeforthewest.org. au/melton_petition. Sumeyya Ilanbey

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Guy planning, population pledge By Sumeyya Ilanbey

Victoria’s award for volunteering Victoria Hirt has always gone out of her way to help others. She’s volunteered in poverty-stricken communities overseas, worked with younger girls on helping them improve their self-esteem, and regularly amplifies the voices of other students at her school. “I’ve been provided with a lot of opportunities from a young age through my family,” the 18-year-old says. “My dad is part of the CFA, so I’ve been involved in that and been able to witness a lot of volunteering.” Victoria, a year 12 student at Melton Christian College, received a VCE Leadership Excellence Award at an awards ceremony last Friday. The awards are given to VCE students who are actively involved in volunteering and leadership programs throughout their community. A strong proponent for female empowerment and education, Victoria has worked hard in Cambodia and in her local community. “I’ve been given the opportunity that a lot of other girls around the world haven’t,” the Eynesbury teenager says. Victoria hopes to study bachelors of international development and global studies at Australian Catholic University, and work overseas in programs targeting education, poverty and sanitation.

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A Coalition state government has pledged to rein in housing approvals in booming Melbourne suburbs that are struggling with a lack of infrastructure, despite earlier pledging to fast-track 300,000 housing lots in growth corridors. Opposition Leader Matthew Guy last Thursday unveiled plans for a Population Commission that will “manage population levels”. Mr Guy told reporters that Melbourne had a defined urban growth boundary and what lay within it needed to be managed properly. “But we need to think about what comes next,” he said.“We’re not about pressing stop on Melbourne and nothing will ever happen again. “Planning restrictions on suburbs and towns will only be lifted once infrastructure and the numbers of police, doctors, teachers and healthcare workers reach specific levels.” He said the Population Commission would provide a long-term vision of how to grow Victoria and decentralise population. It would also identify gaps in services, he said. “Unplanned, unmanaged population growth is choking Melbourne and it’s leaving parts of country Victoria without the growth they desire,” he said. Earlier this year, Mr Guy promised a Coalition government would fast-track the rezoning of all Precinct Structure Plans – equivalent to about 300,000 extra housing lots – in Melton, Wyndham, Hume, Whittlesea, Mitchell, Casey and Cardinia, by June 30, 2020. He argued increasing land supply would drive down demand, making more houses affordable.

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Happy hoops for all Melton police and high school students battled it out in an epic basketball tournament last Thursday. Years 7 to 10 students from Kurunjang, Brookside, Catholic Regional, Staughton, Melton Christian and Melton Secondary colleges competed against each other and Melton police officers. Brookside College emerged as the day’s champion in an “extremely closely fought” grand final against Catholic Regional College Melton. Leading Senior Constable Jo Mutsaerts said the tournament was about bringing

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• Pilates and meditation classes

Bookings required for many events, but mostly just turn up and join in the fun. To book or find out more visit meltonlearning.com.au/festival or 9747 7200

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25 September 2018 Melton City Council Community News

Melton Seniors Festival: October 2018

Mayor’s Message

Cr Bob Turner What an incredible start we’ve had to the Build Melton Hospital campaign! I’m so proud that, in only four weeks, more than 11,000 people have signed their support for this important proposal, either via the online petition or by completing a postcard.

to show your support at buildmeltonhospital.com.au Your action will back our call for an official commitment from the State Government, the Opposition and all candidates to Build Melton Hospital in the run up to the election.

Last week I was part of a delegation that delivered our signatures to Parliament House, sending a clear message to the decision makers at Spring Street that, no matter who is in government after the 24 November election, we expect them to invest in the west.

I would also like to congratulate all the teams across a range of sports who have played in a grand final recently, including Melton Football Club (senior) Caroline Springs Football Club (senior women’s), Caroline Springs Hockey (three senior teams), Melton Hockey Club (Men’s Metro B) and Diggers Rest Football Netball Club (reserves and seniors football, c grade netball).

It is unacceptable that residents can’t access high quality, 24-hour emergency and specialist medical care within our City and the overwhelming response to this campaign really highlights how strongly we feel about it. This campaign has only just started, so if you haven’t already signed I urge you

Melton City Council is inviting older residents in the community to join in the fun of the Seniors Festival and celebrate the best of living well and ageing well across the City of Melton. The Melton Seniors Festival will be held right through October, with a calendar of 19 activities planned for everyone from green thumbs, to cheese makers. The workshops, information sessions and movie screenings will be free or low-cost, and provide opportunites for older people in the community to try something new, while socialising in a fun and friendly atmosphere. Highlights of the Melton Seniors Festival include a bread making class, a guided tour of the Melton Botanic Garden, and a Seniors Movie Matinee screening of Calamity Jane.

Other activities include: •

Healthy Ageing and Staying Connected info session

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Filipino Flower Festival

•

First Aid for Seniors

•

History of Melbourne talk

•

Frankie Valli Vs Beach Boys concert

For more information and to book, see:

melton.vic.gov.au/seniorsfestival or call 9747 7200

I am available to meet with residents most Saturday mornings from 9am, by appointment. Please contact Barbara McKenzie on 9747 7200 to book a time, or contact me directly on 0412 584 224 or via email at: bob.turner@melton.vic.gov.au

Coburn Ward

Cr Ken Hardy Our Build Melton Hospital campaign is off to a tremendous start with over 11,000 signatures already delivered to Parliament House. I would like to thank everyone who has shown their support so far. The need for a local, 24-hour hospital in our City is clear; the health of our rapidly growing community is a priority and we cannot continue to travel long distances and wait in long queues for emergency or specialist medical care. Building a public hospital in the City of Melton will improve health outcomes and quality of life, but it will also strengthen the local economy by creating jobs and promoting investment. During an anticipated four year construction period, it’s been estimated that 550 jobs will be created, with an additional 1600 indirectly linked jobs. Once operational, we estimate the hospital would employ up to 3000 people in skilled and unskilled

positions, plus another 2179 jobs in supplying and supporting the facility. We should also consider how a hospital will stimulate the growth of related industries, such as allied health clinics, training centres and specialist consulting rooms, and the knock-on benefits to existing local accommodation providers, cafes, restaurants and retail outlets. In fact, we estimate a new hospital will generate benefits worth an extra $1 billion a year to our local economy. That’s why we’re working so hard to advocate on behalf of our City. If you haven’t already done so, I urge you to show your support at buildmeltonhospital.com.au Feel free to contact me on 0437 226 887 or ken.hardy@melton.vic.gov.au

Your Councillors

Visit melton.vic.gov.au/councillors to find your ward Councillors and their contact details

Mayor Cr Bob Turner

Deputy Mayor Cr Ken Hardy

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Schools vow to fight funding By Michael Koziol, The Age Some private school principals are forming a splinter group to fight the Morrison government’s looming “fix” to school funding, claiming some suburban and regional schools will lose up to $4 million a year. The cohort is led by Bacchus Marsh Grammar’s Andrew Neal, who has threatened to embark on a political campaign. A concerted campaign in key suburban and regional seats could pose an election threat to the Morrison government, which is poised to announce a major change to the way private schools’ wealth is assessed. For the first time, federal funding will be calculated partly on the actual income tax returns of the school’s parents, rather than the wealth of the surrounding district, as is the status quo. It is believed the reform has secured general support from Catholic and independent negotiators. But the details have been subject to strict confidentiality agreements, and many independent schools are frustrated with the closed-door talks. Mr Neal said schools had been “side-swiped” by the National School Resourcing Board. He said analysis of the secret data indicated his school stood to lose $3-$4 million a year under the new system – a “massive change” which would necessitate fee increases. “Schools are going to be put in severe stress,” Mr Neal told Fairfax Media. Mr Neal said he would target two dozen outer suburban and regional schools across

the country to form a new network to fight the changes. The Catholic sector has argued the current system short-changes its low-fee schools in wealthier areas. The Coalition – under both Malcolm Turnbull and Scott Morrison – has sought a solution that will quieten the Catholic sector’s relentless campaign.

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But in doing so it has angered independent schools, particularly in regional and outer-suburban areas. Mr Neal indicated he was prepared to campaign as aggressively as his Catholic counterparts, who have voiced robocalls and sent letters to parents on the eve of federal byelections. Mr Neal also expressed frustration with how school principals had been kept in the dark. “We’re not expected to engage in the debate,” he said. “The material that is being released is being released selectively to stakeholders rather than individual schools.” In a diplomatic rebuke of Independent Schools Victoria, Mr Neal said it was “very hard” for the peak body to meet the needs of all its members. In response, ISV chief executive Michelle Green said the body had been involved in “intensive and detailed discussions” with Education Minister Dan Tehan.

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Road Policing Enforcement Campaign Operation Scoreboard 2018 Operation Scoreboard (AFL Grand Final long weekend from Thursday 27th September to Sunday 30th September 2018) is identified as a period of potentially high risk to the Victorian community in terms of exposure to road trauma. Westgate Highway Patrol Sergeant Marty Wallace said the AFL Grand Final public holiday on Friday 28th September 2018 provides an opportunity for families to free themselves from their usual commitments and it is anticipated that large numbers of people will use Victorian roads, often driving long distances in unfamiliar driving conditions. The times of highest risk are when people are leaving for holiday destinations and returning home. Police will be targeting the main causes of fatalities and serious injuries in crashes which are: • Excessive speed • Driver distraction • Restraint non-compliance • Fatigue • Impaired driving (Alcohol and/or Drug) Motorists are requested to stay within the speed limit, don’t drink alcohol or take drugs and drive, leave your mobile phone out of reach, wear your seatbelt/child restraints and make sure you are well rested. Speed Cameras will be rostered in known high collision locations. Fatigue is one of the biggest killers on Victorian roads. Drivers are requested to plan their trip, be patient and ensure that you take at least a 15 minutes break at least every two hours and don’t drive if you are tired. Drivers planning to travel during this period can expect to see an increase in vehicles travelling on our major Freeways and Highways throughout the State. Road trauma isn’t just about the people who die – it’s about the enormous impact on the community, from the family members, to the emergency services workers who have to deal with these tragedies on a daily basis, to the police who have to deliver the devastating news to loved ones. All of the community has a responsibility and a role to play in reducing road trauma.

Remember, travel safety so that you arrive at your destination safely and enjoy your Grand Final Holiday weekend. RoadSafe Westgate Community Road Safety Council Chairman Mr Jim Giddings said it has been demonstrated time after time that speed is a contributing factor in most road crashes. Therefore stay within the speed limit and drive to suit the conditions you face. Speeding affects both the risk of a crash happening and the severity of injuries sustained when a crash does happen. Mr Giddings said the work of his group along with initiatives like the 2018 Operation Scoreboard Campaign for the AFL Grand Final Holiday long weekend would hopefully reduce the number of serious road crashes on our roads. He asked the community to report speeding drivers to Crime stoppers number 1800 333 000 Holiday driving has its challenges and drivers should drive in the hours they are normally awake, take regular breaks to reduce fatigue and allow extra space between vehicles. Drivers need to adapt to the conditions of the road, the onus is always on the driver to suit the conditions they are facing, and that includes the quality of the road. If you plan to have a drink then plan not to drive, taking a big risk like drink and driving is just not worth endangering your live or other road users. Before embarking on any driving trips drivers should check their tyres, windscreen washers, brakes and lights.

Djerriwarrh Health Services chief executive Belinda Scott. (Joe Mastroianni)

A champion campaign Do you know an outstanding woman doing wonders in the sporting community? Djerriwarrh Health Services is calling for nominations for women who have made a significant contribution to sport in a paid or unpaid capacity, as part of the United Nations’ 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence campaign. DJHS will champion the campaign by recognising local women and highlighting the diverse achievements of females in sporting communities. Its chief executive Belinda Scott said this was an opportunity to recognise and celebrate Melton women’s achievements.

“Women and girls are breaking through numerous barriers that previously held them back both on and off the sporting field,” Ms Scott said. “Their achievements provide hope and leadership for girls and women in the region, in not only sporting clubs but all areas of our community.” Submissions close October 1. Award winners will be announced at a dinner on December 11. For details or to receive a copy of the nomination form, contact healthpromotion@djhs.org.au. Sumeyya Ilanbey

DRIVING IS NOT A GAME! SPEED KILLS! Don’t make a Grave Mistake

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Sergeant Marty Wallace. Photo By Damjan Janevski

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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 communitycalendar@starweekly.com.au. Deadline for copy and announcements is noon Tuesday.

Crime prevention expo

world of breakthrough science for children aged between 6-12. Caroline Springs library, 193 Caroline Springs Boulevard, Friday, October 5, 11am-noon. Bookings essential. ■ 9747 5300

Get tips to keep your home, car and business safe at this crime prevention expo, running from 2-8pm on Wednesday, October 3 at Melton Community Hall, 232 High Street. ■ 9747 7200

Seniors Week

Road safety

VicRoads will be presenting an interactive drug and drink driving presentation, from 6.30-8.30pm on Friday, October 5 at Woodlea Smart Learning Centre, 27 Woodlea Boulevard, Rockbank. Bookings are essential. ■ 9747 7200

They did the Mash

Marsh Monster Mash, a Halloween event raising funds for BADGAR Wildlife and Rescue, will run 1pm, Saturday, October 27 at Village Green, 197 Main Street, Bacchus Marsh. ■ marshmonstermash.com.au

Rising stars

Learn how to bake sourdough and ciabatta at a workshop open to all baking abilities, from 10am-noon on Saturday, October 6 at Taylors Hill Neighbourhood House, 121 Calder Park Drive. ■ 9747 7200 (iStock)

Australian media personalities, and the True Crime podcast hosts, Meshel Laurie and Emily Webb will talk about the “dark heart” of Australian life, from 2-3pm on Sunday, October 7 at Melton library, 31 McKenzie Street. Bookings are essential. ■ 9747 5300

Healthy aging

An RACV presentation will provide advice to people about improving their health as they age, and how they can stay connected with

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IT help

Melton library will host an information session on Apple iPads. Thursday, September 27, 10-11.30am. Bookings are essential. ■ 9747 5300

Stay safe online

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Moorabool council will be hosting a range of activities during Seniors Week (October 7-14). Businesses wanting to get involved are encouraged to get in touch with Manda on 5366 7100.

family, friends and the community. From 2-2.45pm on Tuesday, October 9 at Melton library, 31 McKenzie Street. Bookings are essential. ■ 9747 5300

On the road

Avid travellers Gary Coles and Karyn Leong will speak of their experiences travelling

the world, from 10am-noon on Saturday, October 6 at Lerderderg library, 215 Main Street, Bacchus Marsh.

Nobel cause

Children’s author Lorna Hendry and illustrator Bernard Caleo host an interactive performance, based on the adventure book How to Win a Nobel Peace Prize, on the

Learn about internet security risks, and how to keep your personal information and devices safe at this information session on Thursday, September 27, 2-3.30pm, at Melton library, 31 McKenzie Street. Bookings are essential. ■ 9747 5300

Fairy fun

Fairy tale characters will be at Kryal Castle during the holidays. There will be a range of activities, including a potion-making workshop and archery lessons. September 22-October 7. Single pass costs $35, family pass $99 and concession $28. ■ www.kryalcastle.com.au

Alan Mance Melton’s newest team member, Alicia Grinhan. (Shawn Smits)

Alan Mance Melton goes local with its newest recruit

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SAUSAGE SIZZLE

General manager David Harrison says Alicia, with her successful background in sales, is fitting right in and making the most of her first position in the car sales industry.

Come along and enjoy a free sausage sizzle, jumping castle, coffee cart and crepes.

Where: Luxor Function Centre, 503 Sydenham Road, Taylors Lakes.

What: Free Community Fun Day to celebrate the completion of the Melton Highway Level Crossing Removal Project.

There will be loads of free children’s entertainment including: an animal petting zoo, magician, face painting, and DJ.

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Alan Mance Melton is happy to have its latest recruit, Alicia Grinhan, on board.

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her new role as quickly as she can – and that includes morning sales meetings and mentoring by her sales director. Alan Mance has been a household name in Melbourne since opening its first dealership in 1978.

“We’ve been in the area for 20 years and have always been dedicated to servicing the community and endeavouring to employ locally whenever possible.”

These days the car dealership chain offers eight brands in Footscray, Melton and Bacchus Marsh.

Alicia, who hails from the Bacchus March/Darley area, says she loves the rural feel of her home patch and is excited about working locally.

“We are trying to employ local people and Alicia is local and we love that,” he says. “It is great for the local economy, and helps in so many different areas.”

“It has been really nice,” she says. “All the people have been fantastic.” In fact, Alicia says she’s never had a role that feels a relaxed and natural fit from the outset. Meanwhile, she is eager to learn as much about

David says employing locals is a focus for the popular car sales chain.

Alan Mance Group, 1 Holland Drive, Melton. Opens 8.30am-6pm weekdays and 8.30am-5.30pm Saturdays. Inquiries: Sales 5537 9937, service 5537 9938

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MELTON WEST 46 Argyll Circuit, 3337

Harcourts Melton: 8065 5007

Professionals Ryder Real Estate: 9743 6400

Price: Contact agent

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Price: $450,000

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Enjoy living in this well presented house set on a massive block (about 1002 square metres), with beautiful, manicured gardens and an in-ground pool. Built and fitted out with great taste, the timeless character of this property will attract many families. Four large bedrooms are carpeted with built-in robes including the main bedroom with a large walk-in robe and contemporary en suite. The kitchen has timber country-style cabinetry and loads of bench space. Living areas include the tiled more casual meals and lounge area, a carpeted sitting room for entertaining and a rumpus. The separate study is a great addition to the floor plan. The huge pergola overlooks the beautiful grounds. A double garage, split-system, ducted heating and the houses’ proximity to many schooling options add to the appeal.

Walk to Wedge Park Primary School and Catholic Regional College from this generous single storey property set on 750 square metres. The floor plan includes three sizeable bedrooms with built-in robes and a separate study. The living zones include a large lounge room and unique back deck that’s been enclosed with lattice and currently is full of plant life. It’s a great space for a green thumb to get stuck into. Climate control is taken care of thanks to ducted heating, two gas space heaters, security shutters and solar panels. This is a great property for a family to put down roots, all at a good price point.

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M SSIVE BLOCK MA Large family home is perfectly set back in a quiet court location n on a huge 1650m2 approx with easy access to schools, shopping and transport. This home comprises 4 bedrooms, master with full ensuite with spa & WIR, whilst the remaining have BIR’s. There are 2 living areas, large a fully appointed kitchen. Other features include ducted heating and cooling, huge pergola and a large shed to the rear. r r.

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$659,000 Daniel Rametta 0427 336 098 12714506

MELTON SOUTH 21 Second Avenue, 3338 YPA Estate Agents Melton: 9746 8899

Price: $389,000 – $409,000

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It is neat as a pin, the bathroom has recently been updated, has great character and plenty of space: what’s not to love about this property, just two streets back from the centre of town, yet far enough away to be quiet? If you are looking for an affordable property in an area that is growing in popularity then this may be for you. This fantastic opportunity is close to schools, parkland, public transport, local shops and is situated on a great sized allotment of about 535 square metres. Comprising three bedrooms, a central bathroom, a large lounge room on entry and a great kitchen and meals zone, you have everything you need and some great era-specific features that could be highlighted if you decide to update. Other inclusions are heating, loads of off-street parking, a secure yard, good storage and a garden shed.

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EYNESBURY 18 Clunes Way, 3338 Sweeney Melton: 8746 2055

Price: Contact agent

It’s easy to see why this is touted as one of the finest places in town. Kerbside handsomeness? Tick. Extravagant space? House of about 59 squares, block about 1000 square metres. Tick. Top-notch appointments all through? Tick. Custom-built to an original design, the residence really is a contemporary delight. From the gorgeous spotted gum floorboards and dual-sided fireplace to elegantly dressed windows – some of which sport fab transoms– and the glorious three-metre ceilings, it shines in all aspects. Downstairs living domain is divided into three zones – dining anchored by

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floorboards, and carpeted family and rumpus areas. A glass-baluster spotted gum staircase rises to another living room. A full-height glass wall at head of stairs, allowing views to below, is a great architectural flourish but also acts as a light magnet. Tick. Also upstairs are a guest bedroom with walk-in robe and plantation shutters as in all bedrooms and others; a shower room; and, behind double doors, a study. And there’s more: a sound-proof theatre room, with atmospheric blue wall paint, cinema-style carpet, seating platforms and all equipment. BYO popcorn and wine.

Of the three fitted bedrooms downstairs, the large and classy main, with rich blue wall paint and white trims, has a walk-in robe and sleek dual-basin en suite with freestanding spa and enclosed toilet. The big kitchen is glam and practical in equal measure: stone benches, uncountable pot drawers, a walk-in pantry and the full suite of Miele appliances. It also has a servery window to the fully enclosable alfresco room. With views through large windows to the golf course, the tiled outdoor room comes with a teppanyaki kitchen, bar heaters, a fan on the ceiling of polished boards, TV

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6th October October, 2018 1pm- On Site

Seldom does an opportunity like this come up. A one acre (approximately) block on which to build your dream ranch. Located within the City of Melton it is a rare opportunity. Easy access to the town centre and schooling it is your ideal tree change. TERMS: 10% Deposit - 30 Day settlement

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KURUNJANG 15 Beauview Court This modern quality home is located in the popular Kurunjang Estate.The home consists of 3 generous size bedrooms,master bedroom with en-suite & walk in robe with double built in robes to the other bedrooms. A huge living space adjoining a modern kitchen with lots of storage & bench space. Single garage with internal access to living room.

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MEL MELTON SOUTH 54 Monash Street Auction Saturday 6th October October, 2018 11.00am On Site Price

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Situated on approx. 580m2 this brick veneer home is within 200ms of Melton South Primary School and St.Anthony’s Catholic Church and Primary. Melton Railway Station, shops, Staughton College, Il Amin College are all approx 1km away. The home comprises three good size bedrooms, formal lounge, kitchen with meals area and a dining room that could be a study. Great opportunity here for the discerning buyer whether investor or owner occupier occupier. TERMS: 10% deposit. Balance 30 days

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Weir Views 16 Toolern Waters Drive Beautiful Home With All The Upgrades • This home offers glamorous ambience throughout • Situated in the aspiring Toolern Waters Estate • Close to proposed water side cafés • Walking tracks, shopping district & train station close by • Fully furnished with top of the range designer furniture • Four large bedrooms with walk-in robes • Modern bathroom featuring bath • Amazing master bedroom with large WIR & FES • Open plan living space with views of your backyard • A front formal lounge • Beautiful kitchen with enormous walk-in pantry • 9ft ceilings • Extra-high double car remote garage • Refrigerated heating and cooling • Low maintenance landscaping • Double glazed windows • Alarm system

Private Sale $579,000 - $609,000 Inspect

Sat 12-12.30pm Photo ID required

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Ryan Anders 0434 900 300 Amit Kumar 0422 048 842

Hopetoun Park 244 Hopetoun Park Road Your Dream Lifestyle - 8,125m2 (Approx) • A stylish and modern four bedroom masterpiece • Surrounded by 8,125m2 (approx) of your very own land • Formal lounge, theatre room & open plan living area • Beautiful kitchen with butler’s pantry & breakfast bar • Spacious central living and dining areas • Master suite with 2 separate WIRs & an ensuite • All remaining bedrooms feature their own WIRs • Stunning central bathroom • Two powder rooms centrally located within the home • High ceilings, high quality flooring, downlighting • Plantation shutters, square set cornices • Upgraded architraves, upgraded doors • Ducted heating, evaporative cooling • Three-phase power, ample space for shedding • Double car garage with drive-through access • Decked alfresco area, dog-proof fencing • Separate paddock, water tank, landscaping • Ample car accommodation, side access

Private Sale $1,299,000 - $1,399,000

YPA MELTON 9746 8899 272-274 High Street, Melton 20 MELTON & MOORABOOL STAR WEEKLY \ SEPTEMBER 25, 2018

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Harkness 67 Long Tree Drive Family Living At Its Finest • Situated on 611m2 (approx) land • Close to everything you could want • Positioned within the Arnolds Creek Primary zoning • Four bedrooms, master with walk-in robe & ensuite • Remaining rooms with built-in robes & ceiling fans • Three large separate living zones • Front formal lounge (renovated into a home salon) • Beautiful kitchen with 900mm SS appliances • Stunning alfresco and huge pergola • Landscaped gardens • Ducted heating, evaporative cooling, split system • Double garage with internal and drive through access • Security doors, roller shutters • Alarm, security cameras • Water tank, garden shed

Private Sale $589,000 - $629,000

Darley 9 Todd Court

Perfect Family Home With Amazing Views • Spacious formal lounge upon entry • Master with ensuite and walk-in robe • Kitchen, meals & open living area • Undercover concreted BBQ space • Landscaped gardens • Secure remote garage for two cars

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YPA MELTON 9746 8899 272-274 High Street, Melton

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Melton West 11 Hilton Way

Home On Large Corner Block 730m2 (Approx) • A large formal lounge upon entry • Three bedrooms with built-in robes • Master with access to bathroom • Kitchen, meals and open living area • Beautiful low maintenance gardens • Secure accommodation for 2 cars

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Brookfield 24 Kilmore Street Ideal Investment in Quality Location! This stylish family home is set in one of Melton’s most sort after suburbs, beautiful Brookfield! Light neutral tones frame the flowing and practical floorplan which offers a generous kitchen featuring stainless steel appliances, dishwasher, r ample bench space and plenty r, of storage options plus a second living zone which would make an ideal children’s retreat area or formal lounge room!

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Harkness 10/20-22 Roslyn Park Drive Invest in Melton West! Conveniently located in popular West Melton this 3 bedroom gem truly is a breath of fresh air! Low maintenance and set in a quiet residential area, it has it all! Boasting 3 spacious bedrooms, master with walk in robe and private ensuite with built in robes fitted to the remaining bedrooms. Light filled open plan kitchen, dining and living area. Boasting a generous back yard plus a secure single lock up garage with drive through access!

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Rachel Robertson M 0406 501 014 P 03 8065 5007 rachel.robertson@harcourts.com.au Iqbal S Chohan M 0424 631 028 P 03 8065 5007 iqbal.chohan@harcourts.com.au Harcourts Melton

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Melton 49 Corella Avenue Stellar Central Location! Perfectly located in booming Melton’s central hub, within minutes to everything this rapidly growing suburb has to offer, r this fantastic residence should be at the top of r, your shopping list! With a sprawling floor plan that flows seamlessly from formal lounge room to open kitchen, living and dining…. through to the massive rear rumpus room! Three great sized bedrooms all with built in robes, serviced by two central bathrooms!

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View harcourts.com.au Jacob Brown M 0468 430 556 P 03 8065 5007 jacob.brown@harcourts.com.au Rachel Robertson M 0406 501 014 P 03 8065 5007 rachel.robertson@harcourts.com.au Harcourts Melton

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Harkness 27 Princeton Avenue Prized Princeton Location! If it’s not the land size that grabs you straight away it will be the location! Set on a very generous 1002m2 (approx.) in Melton West’s most sort after pocket! Well regarded schools including Catholic Regional College, St Catherine of Siena and Heathdale Christian College all just a few minutes away. Serene parkland, walking tracks, lake, playground and BBQ facilities just around the corner at Navan Park with Woodgrove Shopping Centre and Freeway access just a few minutes away!

For Sale

View harcourts.com.au Rachel Robertson M 0406 501 014 P 03 8065 5007 rachel.robertson@harcourts.com.au Jacob Brown M 0468 430 556 P 03 8065 5007 jacob.brown@harcourts.com.au Harcourts Melton

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Kurunjang 26 Pennyroyal Crescent Picture Perfe f ct on Pennyroyal fe Positioned in a premium location within walking distance to Little Blind Creek Reserve, Kurunjang Recreation Reserve, Primary and Secondary School options and just a few minutes to Melton’s High Street shopping precent and freeway access! Whether for family, fitness, swimming, socializing or business, acquiring a home which offers entertainment zones like this one, you will be assured a lifestyle of leisure.

For Sale

View harcourts.com.au Rachel Robertson M 0406 501 014 P 03 8065 5007 rachel.robertson@harcourts.com.au Jacob Brown M 0468 430 556 P 03 8065 5007 jacob.brown@harcourts.com.au Harcourts Melton

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Harkness 7 Charlotte Avenue The Ultimate Family Life f style Property! fe This impressive Federation style home set on approximately 834m2 offers much more than just enough! The beauty of this floorplan is that you can gather your loved ones close in the family zone or enjoy “time out” in one of the other living areas, relax and enjoy a movie night in the theatre room, head to the study, dedicate a room for the kids to play or have a cosy sitting room, but best of all is the kitchen, where a skylight provides an abundance of natural light.

For Sale

View harcourts.com.au Janita Mathews M 0409 350 250 P 03 8065 5007 janita.mathews@harcourts.com.au Jacob Brown M 0468 430 556 P 03 8065 5007 jacob.brown@harcourts.com.au Harcourts Melton

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You may look at the proposal and any documents that support the proposal at the office of the responsible authority, Melton City Council Civic Centre 232 High Street MELTON VIC 3337 This can be done during office hours and is free of charge. Alternatively the application and supporting documents can be viewed online at: www.melton.vic.gov.au/apa Any person who is given notice of the proposal, or who ought to have been given notice of the proposal under section 178C of the Planning and Environment Act 1987, may object to, or make any other submission in relation to, the proposal. An objection must: s BE SENT TO THE 2ESPONSIBLE !UTHORITY IN WRITING

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Burtonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s big year rewarded By Tara Murray Bacchus Marshâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Daniel Burton thought his chances of winning the Ballarat Football Leagueâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Henderson Medal were over midway through the count last Monday. One of the pre-count favourites for the leagueâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s top award, Burton didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t poll many votes early on. Admitting heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s one whoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not afraid to say something to the umpires, Burton thought his chances were over. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There was one game where I thought it was my best game ever that I had played, but I didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t poll,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was in the middle of the year. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve won best on ground medals in grand finals, but I thought this game was better. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I thought it was going to be embarrassing when I didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t finish in the top 10 when everyone is talking me up.â&#x20AC;? The ruckman though polled well in the back half of the count to get himself back into contention. With two rounds remaining he was one vote behind former teammate, Meltonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Matt Denham. Burton polled three votes in the second last round to take the lead by two votes. In the final round, Bacchus Marsh and Melton played each other. It was then when Burton thought he may have done enough. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I remember in that game giving a bit of crap to Matt, about him not getting a kick and I thought I had a relatively good game. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If I had have lost to Matty Denham, I

wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have cared as much.â&#x20AC;? Burton polled three votes in the final round to finish on 22 votes, five clear of Denham. In his third season with the Cobras, Burton said being fit made a major difference. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Hopefully Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve repaid some of the faith the club has put in me,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It makes a big difference to have two good knees and being able to move around. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Last year I didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t train much and I need to train to stay fit. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m just happy and got my enjoyment back with footy and happy to be running around again.â&#x20AC;? Burton is just the second Cobra player to win the Henderson Medal, joining Wayne Cracknell who won the medal in 1997. He joked that now he has won the award too, he deserves a plaque over the bar at Maddingley Park like Cracknell. The Henderson Medal capped off a big night for Burton who also won the Ballarat Courier player of the year award. He was the runaway winner in the Ballarat Courier award, winning by 11 votes. Burton was also named in the team of the year, along with Cobras teammates Jake Owen, Aaron Willits and Ben Speight. Melton coach Aaron Tymms was named coach of the year, while Braedan Kight, Denham and Ben Archard are named in the team of the year. Darleyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Shane Page, Darren Leonard, Steven Kennedy and Brian Graham were also named in the team. In the netball, Bacchus Marsh coach Michael Saker was named coach of the year.

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Bloods blow their chance By Tara Murray Melton’s third quarter of the Ballarat Football League grand final will haunt the side for a while to come. Take out that quarter, and the Bloods would now be celebrating their first senior premiership since 2005. Instead, they’re trying to forget 30 minutes of football that allowed East Point to kick nine goals to three and take the grand final from their grasp. As much as the Bloods tried, they couldn’t regain the lead in the last quarter. They got within a goal with six seconds to go, but it wasn’t to be. East Point won 15.7 (97)-14.11 (95), its first premiership since 2001 when East Ballarat and Golden Point merged. It was a shattered Bloods coach Aaron Tymms in the rooms after the game. He took responsibility for the third quarter, saying he was out-coached. “We lost our way a little bit and they smashed us out of the midfield,” he said. “We were negative seven or nine [centre clearances] for the quarter. “They had multiple inside 50 entries and there was some undisciplined stuff from us when they kicked a goal after they had already kicked a goal. “It’s not the reason we lost. I’m lost for words.” At half-time Tymms was a happy man, with the Bloods leading by 22 points, having had double the amount of scoring shots. He said they had played to the game plan and it had worked well. But East Point, which finished on top of the ladder, changed its game plan in the second half. “They denied us the football,” Tymms said. “We thought we were really strong on the ground balls and they sort of came out and were more ferocious and it got them in front.” The Bloods got the last two goals of the third quarter, reducing the margin to 15 points to

give them some hope. But it was always going to be tough being two men down. Ben Archard, who entered the game with an ankle concern, had a heavily strapped knee, while Ryan Davis’ day was also over. The Bloods needed to get multiple goals to put the pressure back on, but it didn’t come until it was too late. Tymms said they knew how long was left on the clock when they kicked their last goal to bring the margin back to within a goal. “We couldn’t get those two in a row,” Tymms said. “We were out-marked all over the ground and we were down two, with Davis and Archard off for the whole last quarter and that didn’t help the rotations. “Mark Orr and Brett McIntyre had to be played out of position, so it threw a curve ball. “Full credit to East Point.” Tymms said it was a pretty even effort with

Jaycob Hickey and Ryan Carter two of the better players. Braedan Kight and Connor Griffiths kicked two goals each for the Bloods. East Point’s Paul Kodorenko won the Roy Edwards Memorial Trophy for best on ground, while Matt Johnston won the AFL Victoria Country Medal. Tymms said he had mixed views of how to see the season. “Had you said at the start of the year that we would have played in the grand final we would have been happy,” he said. “Winning nine games in a row [coming into the grand final] it doesn’t seem right that we didn’t win the premiership. “Going into the game, I thought we were in better form, but it doesn’t matter on the day.” Tymms, who signed a two year contract when he signed on late last year, said they were in a good place to go a step further next year. “Pretty much everyone has re-signed. We’ll be back bigger and better.”

Melton president Greg Davis couldn’t be any prouder of the season his side has produced in the Ballarat Football League this year. This time last year, the Bloods had finished ninth and making finals – let alone a grand final – was a dream. The Bloods lost to East Point, 15.7 (97)-14.11 (95) at the weekend. But despite grand final disappointment, Davis said they had done the club proud. “It was a great effort,” Davis said. “They had more scoring shots and in the end the third quarter cost them. “I’m very proud of them all.” It’s been a long time between grand finals for the Bloods. Before the weekend, the Bloods 2005 premiership was the last time a senior men’s team in the Melton township had played in a grand final. Davis said the community support they had received showed how much it meant to the town. “We’ve been going around for 139 years and we are actually really proud of our town,” he said. “We get a bad rap for our town at times, but you could see by the amount of people here with the maroon on, a lot of people from our town were here.” The one thing that stands out about the Melton team is the home-grown talent. Of those in the grand final, 21 of the 22 played junior football and are rated one point players in the player points rankings. The only player who didn’t play juniors at the club is vice-captain Ben Archard. Davis said there’s not many clubs in the state that could say they have that sort of home-grown talent in their senior sides. “I don’t think there is any other club that has done that, usually they have 15-16 and import five or six. “For us to do that with 21 and just to be beaten by two points is remarkable. It’s not about the money, as we’re not a very rich club. It’s the culture. “We’ve got four Walkers in the side, three brothers and a cousin, there’s the Hickeys, we’ve got the Carters and the Kights. “We’ve got father and sons who played in a premiership and now the son is in the grand final.” With 27 out of their top 30 players having already re-signed for next season, Davis said there’s greater things still to come. Their under-17 (previously under-16 team) has won three straight premierships, with a group of those players to come through into the senior ranks next year. Tara Murray 29 MELTON & MOORABOOL STAR WEEKLY \ SEPTEMBER 25, 2018

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Melton South’s winning E-grade team.

Melton South claimed its first Ballarat Netball League premiership when the Panthers E-grade side took home the silverware on Saturday. Playing in the league’s newest competition, the Panthers were the team to beat all season, losing just one game. On Saturday, they were pushed all the way by Ballarat, which finished the regular season in third spot. The Panthers led at every break, but every time they looked to start to go away with the game, the Swans responded. The margin was two goals at quarter-time and in the end it was the final margin and the Panthers won, 27-25. Panthers coach Alan Watson said his side earned the win. “They thoroughly deserved to be in the grand final, and the pressure that Ballarat put on was

fantastic … it went down to the wire and it was just a matter of a couple of turnovers here and there,” he said. “We were able to absorb the pressure and thoroughly deserved to win the grand final.” Watson said the key was keeping the pressure on every time the Swans looked like they might get a run on. “Credit to the girls, they got turnovers at crucial times, that impacted the game and scoreboard. “At the end of the day, the better team won.” Ann Ward and Georgia Blyth shared the goals around with 14 and 13 respectively for the Panthers. Panthers Brittney Lenon was named best on court. Watson said the side was unable to train due to work commitments.

He said when given the option to put in an E-grade team they decided they had the numbers and they would be silly not to. “They just turn up and play and had a fantastic attitude all year. They just wanted to be out there and have fun and they got reward for the hard work they’ve put in.” Watson said the result was reward for the whole club. It was the first time the club had a netball team in a senior grand final, let alone win a premiership. “I’m very pleased for the girls,” he said. “I’m sure they’ll celebrate long and hard.” In the other netball finals, North Ballarat City won the A-grade, Lake Wendouree won the B-grade, D-grade and under-19s, while the Sunbury Lions won the C-grade grand final. Tara Murray

Third time lucky for Cobras By Tara Murray After missing out in 2014 and 2017, Bacchus Marsh has claimed the Ballarat Football League reserves premiership. With most of the playing group part of the past two grand final losses, the Cobras were determined to make it third time lucky on Saturday against East Point. The Kangaroos entered the grand final on the back of an undefeated regular season. The Cobras were made to work hard for their grand final spot, defeating the Sunbury Lions by seven points in the preliminary final. Despite going in as underdogs, the Cobras looked to be the better side early on. They kicked the only three goals of the first quarter and had four on the board by the time the Kangaroos kicked their first goal 10 minutes into the second quarter. The Cobras extended the margin to 23 points at half-time. The Kangaroos kept coming and worked the margin back to within a goal in the third quarter, but the Cobras settled and maintained their half-time lead. The fourth quarter was more of the same, with East Point attacking early, before the Cobras responded. The Cobras went on to win 12.6 (78)-9.9 (63). Cobras coach Rick Millar said they had to change up how they played to turn the game on East Point. “It was great by the boys … they put a lot of hard work in to get to where we are. “They [East Point] are a high-scoring side, so we had to take them somewhere they hadn’t been before and it worked for us. “We probably had a couple of good breaks with their injuries, but ultimately our boys were great and deserved to win.” With the Kangaroos known for their speed

That winning feeling for Bacchus Marsh’s Tony Castrignano. (Shawn Smits)

and fast finishes, Millar said there was a few late nerves. “They were always going to be there, but the boys stuck in and got the job done.” Jack Powell, Dylan Prozzo and Rhys McNay kicked two goals each for the Cobras. McNay was awarded the best on ground medal.

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side, with Chris Suban finishing second in the George King Medal, the league reserves best and fairest award. Ethan Tibbles claimed the reserves goalkicking award. North Ballarat City claimed the under-18.5s premiership, defeating the Sunbury Lions 10.16 (76)-4.5 (29).

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Millar said it was exciting to get the title after missing out on two grand finals. “We missed out in 2014 and 2017, it’s been a fairly long journey. “It’s remarkably pleasing to get the win,” he said. It was a big week for the Cobras’ reserves

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Caroline Springs did not come away with premiership glory in the Western Region Football League division 1 reserves grand final. The Lakers trailed all day against Altona but were in the game until three-quarter time. A five-goal-to-one final quarter sealed the premiership for Altona, which won 11.8 (74)-6.9 (45). Daniel Backus was named the Lakers best in the loss. Backus and Jy Lambley kicked two goals each for the Lakers. In the senior grand final, Deer Park made it six premierships in a row, defeating Hoppers Crossing, 12.17 (89)-6.5 (41). For more on Deer Park’s win, go to www.starweekly. com.au/sports

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Former Bacchus Marsh junior Liam Duggan will get his chance on the AFL’s

biggest stage with West Coast winning through to the grand final. Duggan had 19 possessions and eight marks as the Eagles defeated Melbourne 18.13 (121)-7.13 (55) on Saturday. Duggan, who will be a key for the Eagles midfield, is one of several former Western Jets players who will be part of the grand final. Eagles teammate Daniel Venables and Collingwood forward Will Hoskin-Elliott both also played for the Western Jets. For more on Hoskin-Elliott’s thoughts on the Magpies’ preliminary final win against Richmond, go to www.starweekly.com.au/ sports FOR MORE SPORT, VISIT Web: starweekly.com.au Melton & Moorabool Star Weekly @starweeklysport @star_weekly

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Honda Civic is back to its best By Alistair Kennedy

AT A GLANCE MODEL RANGE

The arrival of the 10th generation Civic in mid-2016 sparked a significant revival, with sales more than doubling in 2017, albeit from a relatively low base. The new Civic hatchback is always the biggest seller in Australia. Our test here is of the topline sedan. Honda Civic comes in six variants, VTi, VTi-S, VTi-L, RS, VTi-LX and the high-performance Type-R. All are available as either a sedan or hatch with the exception of the Type-R which is hatch-only.

Civic VTi 1.8-litre petrol sedan or hatch: $22,390 (CVT) Civic VTi-S 1.8-litre petrol sedan or hatch: $24,490 (CVT) Civic VTi-L 1.5-litre turbo-petrol sedan or hatch: $27,790 (CVT) Civic RS 1.5-litre turbo-petrol sedan or hatch: $31,790 (CVT) Civic VTi-LX 1.5-litre turbo-petrol sedan or hatch: $33,590 (CVT) Type-R 2.0-litre hatch: $50,990 (six-speed manual)

Styling

Both sedan and hatch have the coupe-like profile that’s clearly aimed at attracting younger and less conservative older buyers to the Honda brand. The Honda family grille is flanked by narrow headlight clusters that sit above large honeycombed air intakes. The entry-level Civic VTi sits on 16-inch steel wheels, all others step up to alloys, 16-inch in the VTi-S, 17s in the others.

Engines / transmissions

Civic VT-i and VTi-S are powered by the well-established naturally-aspirated 1.8-litre in-line four turning out 104 kW and 174 Nm. The Civic VTi-L, RS and VTi-LX get an all-new 1.5-litre turbocharged twin-cam, direct-injected, four-cylinder with variable valve timing. It produces 127 kW of power and peak torque of 220 Nm between 1700 and 5500rpm. There is no manual gearbox, with all models getting a CVT in place of the previous conventional five-speed automatic.

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Honda Civic has a bold and sleek look that will appeal to young buyers. (Supplied)

Infotainment The dashboard display is a 7.0-inch colour touchscreen in all models but without any physical buttons for the more commonly-used functions such as audio and air-conditioning. This can lead to a potential increase in driver inattention. Apple CarPlay comes with Siri Eyes Free mode and Android Auto with Google Voice for hands-free operations. The standard 180-Watt audio system has eight speakers, while the RS and VTi-LX feature a 542-Watt premium audio with 12 speakers.

Safety

In addition to common features (airbags, enhanced brakes and stability/traction control), all Civics get a multi-angle reversing camera; emergency stop signal; low tyre pressure warning and hill start assist.

Driving

Our test car was the top-of-the-range Honda VTi-LX sedan which, with its raft of safety equipment at an affordable price, is likely to be the preferred choice for family buyers.

The dashboard is logically designed with a tachometer and digital speedometer directly in front of the driver and a large infotainment touchscreen in the centre of the dash. The new 1.5-litre turbocharged engine pulls strongly with little effort. The quiet engine and underbody streamlining contribute to one of the quietest small cars that we’ve driven. Fuel consumption is officially listed at 6.0 litres per 100 kilometres on combined city/ highway. We averaged 7.4 L/100 km during our week behind the wheel.

Summing up

Honda Civic looks great and has refinement that compares favourably with some larger, more expensive, cars. There’s also a road presence that’s been lacking in recent Civics. We have no doubt it could cope with a long interstate trip.

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