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Message from the Premier & Minister to respond. These Victorians do an incredible job in keeping our state safe.

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Make a fire plan and know your trigger to enact it. Talk to your loved ones and make sure they know the plan too. Know where you’ll get your emergency information from and have your emergency kit ready to go.

And for more information on how to prepare, visit vic.gov.au/knowfire.

Taking the right steps now could make all the difference.

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The real fire alert begins now.

Towns and shires in CFA District 22 officially moved into their Fire Danger Period on October 28 – and stay there until May 1 in 2020 unless otherwise updated.

District 22 Operations Manager Tony Owen said low winter rainfall across the Goulburn – from Cobram on the Murray through the high country and down to Benalla – meant the grass and bush were dry.

“The fire potential is further increased by Bureau of Meteorology forecasts that the next three months will be drier and warmer than average.

“What little rain we have had has given good grass growth on roadsides and unmanaged areas, so we have good fuels in place

with the potential of a busy grassfire season.

“While we and our partner agencies are doing everything we can to prepare for the bushfire season, we look to the community to use common sense and take responsibility for preventing fires.”

He also urged north-east residents to use the short window of opportunity left before summer arrives to clean up their property if they had not already done so.

“Reducing fuel loads now will ensure that if a fire does break out, it has less chance of taking hold or spreading.”

Moira Shire is also urging residents to prepare their homes and yards.

Shire mayor Libro Mustica said council officers have been

undertaking a rigorous annual program of roadside maintenance and inspections which plays a vital role in preparing for the 2019/20 fire danger period.

“We work closely with the CFA, Victoria Police and DELWP to assess levels of risk and co-ordinate our mitigation works.

“Our role is to support emergency services in any critical situation and we then share this information with the community through our various communication networks.

“We want to ensure that if there is an emergency situation, people are informed and able to leave an affected area quickly and safely.”

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Transplant brings joy

By Ewen McRae

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I’m grateful for what they’ve given me. I’ll never forget it - Daniel Manic

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Daniel Manic has had issues with his liver since he was a baby, but a transplant last year has given him a new lease on life.

At just six-months-old, Daniel was diagnosed with Glycogen Storage Disease, a rare condition, similar to diabetes, that meant his body struggled to store sugars.

With an often swollen liver, he said he always had a big belly, had to constantly monitor his diet, and as a kid he couldn’t take part in many of the sports his friends were playing.

“I couldn’t play physical contact sport, because a little tap basically winded me,” Daniel said. “It was pretty shit to be honest. I had to be so careful.

“I had a pretty strict diet. The worst thing was drinking cornflour mixed with water, which is probably the worst thing you could ever drink, but I needed it to keep my sugars up.

“I went a bit off the rails as a teenager, just staying home all the time and didn’t want to do anything with my life, but I got it together.”

In his early 20s, Daniel’s doctor told him he would likely be dead within eight years if he didn’t have a liver transplant, but it was nearly two years later before he put himself on the waiting list for the operation.

“My mum was in the room and she burst into tears, but for me it didn’t really register,” he said. “It wasn’t until about 2017 that things changed and I put myself on the list.”

Daniel had a transplant mid-way through 2018. At the same time, he was expecting the birth of his first child. Hunter, arrived three months after his transplant.

Just over a year since his transplant, and with Hunter about to turn one, Daniel is looking forward to many more years ahead.

“I’ve had no complications,” he said.

“I don’t have to drink cornflour any more, which is the best thing, and I’ve got a flat stomach for the first time in my life.

“It’s been pretty life-changing. To have Hunter sitting here with me, it’s been a big year.”

While organ donation in Australia is anonymous, Daniel wrote a letter to the family of his liver donor to thank them for giving him a second chance.

“I struggled to put into words how I felt,” he said. “I said thank you, and told them how it had helped me. I’m obviously sorry for their loss, but I’m grateful for what they’ve given me.

I’ll never forget it.”

The National Thank You Day, to honour all organ and tissue donors and their families, is this Sunday, November 17.

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Carpark fines under review

By Ewen McRae A Melton man is fighting the council over a number of parking fines in the town centre, claiming they are unenforceable.

Chris D’Abaco was fined in May while parked in the carpark opposite Melton library, but he says the area was incorrectly signed at the time.

Mr D’Abaco, who works at a company that specialises in parking infringements, said at the time his fine was issued the parking signs did not state where the parking restrictions ended, making any infringements unenforceable.

“There was no end signage at the time, and I took photos … to show that,” Mr D’Abaco said.

“I appealed it immediately, and I requested for the fine to be withdrawn or heard in court.

The next thing I heard from them [council] was a reminder notice, which set off alarm bells because according to the infringements act you are required to make one election for court if you wish to go before a magistrate. They ignored mine.

“I called council and when I told them the signage was incorrect I was told ‘that’s your opinion’. I said ‘no’, and read them the act.”

Mr D’Abaco said the signage for the carpark has since been changed, but lots of people who use the carpark regularly were fined while the allegedly incorrect signage was in place.

He recently had his fine dismissed, and is calling on the council to withdraw all infringements given out prior to the signage change, and refund any fines paid from this time.

“They fine us for not following the rules, so it follows that they should follow the rules as well or there should be repercussions.

“I’m not sure where I can go from here except start legal proceedings against them, but I’ll go

through every possible channel before court to get them to withdraw those infringements.”

Council acting general manager of planning and development, Laura-Jo Mellan, said the council was reviewing fines that were given during the time the old signage was in place.

“The carpark opposite the Melton library displayed the correct signs at the entry but was missing a sign to tell motorists they were exiting that parking zone,” Ms Mellan said.

“When council became aware of this, our officers stopped issuing infringements in that area until the sign was erected.”

Community grants for Moorabool

Students Daniel, 12, and Bailey, 13, with Sean Teer from Envision, who has helped with the 3D modelling and recycling. (Mark Wilson) 200263_06

Students lend a hand A new program is giving discarded bottle caps a second life.

A partnership between CaLM (a campus of Melton Secondary College for students who struggle with mainstream education) and Envision Plastics is helping turn bottle caps into plastic hands for amputees.

The students have been collecting the caps for 10 weeks and recently finished their first hand. CaLM teacher Trevor Faure said it had been a fantastic experience.

“We’ve been provided with a 3D printer, and we’ve collected the botte caps to work towards

making these hands,” he said.

“Envision came in and explained how there’s different ways of re-using these caps instead of sending them off to recycling plants … creating something that is worthwhile for someone in need is a fantastic thing to be a part of.”

It takes roughly 1000 caps to complete a full hand, with the plastic then broken down and 3D printed into the finished product.

Mr Faure said the response from the students had been incredibly positive, and he hoped it would become a long-lasting partnership with Envision.

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“It’s been amazing,” he said.

“They’ve been very engaged, and these are the students who often struggle to focus and stay interested, but knowing that there’s a purpose for this activity and they are helping other people has really helped keep them focused.

“We have the printer now, and Envision will stay involved with helping us out, so we can continue collecting the bottle caps for a fair while and keep making these hands for them.”

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The council last week ticked off $73,377 of grants funding, well below the $190,040 that was available and the $130,586 requested from the 22 applications.

Almost half of the money approved was given for Community Strengthening Grants, including $5000 to establish a Park Run at Peppertree Park, Bacchus Marsh; $4800 for Darley Cricket Club to purchase a cylinder mower and a turf groomer; and $5000 for the Pentland Hills Landcare Group to hold the Myrniong and District Landholder Expo.

The council also approved a grant of $3000 to help run a women’s health forum and $29,379 to upgrade the kitchen at the Ballan Pony Club.

All applications for grants were assessed by council officers, and needed to meet set criteria.

Among the applications to fall under the benchmark was an application for $25,000 to install a playground at Myrniong Recreation Reserve and $20,000 to construct goal nets at each end of the Bungaree Football Club oval.

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Briony Barr and Dr Gregory Crocetti will create art by looking at the microscopic world. (Ewen McRae)

Art under microscope An art exhibition that challenges people to look at nature closer is on show at the Melton and Caroline Springs libraries.

The Art Forms In Nature – Drawing the Micro-Scale exhibition explores intricacies of nature from the macro to the microscopic.

It features a series of stunning prints by 19th century artist-biologist Ernst Haeckel depicting microbial communities.

As part of the exhibition, local families and school students will also create a large artwork using hidden textures and microscopic patterns found in the library as their inspiration.

Visual artist Briony Barr said the exhibition was about combining science and art.

“It’s about visualising invisible worlds, so it’s quite a different visual experience,” she said.

“It’s all about the combination of art and science, and by doing the artwork it’s a way of connecting with what we can’t see a little bit better.

“We’ve got these mini-microscopes that we will use to explore the library itself, and we’ll use that to create a collaborative artwork with local school groups to then hang in the library.”

Ms Barr encouraged the community to visit the exhibition and experience some very different piece of art.

“It will be interesting to see people reflect on the works of Ernst Haeckel and see him as an artist and a scientist which isn’t very common today,” she said.

A man has been arrested after he was located in an allegedly stolen truck in Burnside on November 4. A prime mover was taken from a property on Demolition Court in Laverton North just before 6am that day. The vehicle was tracked to a service station in Rockbank after its owner contacted police. It was then followed through multiple suburbs including Taylors Hill, Kings Park and Truganina. The driver dumped the vehicle on Fairweather Drive in Burnside and fled on foot. A man was arrested a short time later without incident. A loaded firearm was located nearby. A 37-year-old Taylors Lakes man has been charged with multiple offences including burglary, drug possession, theft of a motor vehicle and possessing a firearm contrary to a firearm prohibition order.

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Back into the swing

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Road safety workshops

A round of golf is often considered a relaxing way to spend the afternoon – four rounds in one day is a different matter.

Hillside resident Tim Shackle is taking on the 72-hole golf marathon, dubbed The Longest Day, on December 14 and while a little nervous, he said there’s plenty of motivation.

“The money raised from the event goes to the Cancer Council, which is a charity I really like,” he said. “My old man passed away in 2016. He was only 58 years-old so I kind of want to get out there and raise awareness around what a fantastic job Cancer Council does.”

Mr Shackle was an avid golfer as a teenager, but injury forced him to put the clubs away.

“I’ve really only just picked the clubs up again recently,” he said.

“I played as a kid and got a nasty back injury as a result of golf, but now I’ve got a new swing that doesn’t hurt, so hopefully I hit it alright and don’t destroy the back.”

While wary of his injury, Mr Shackle said he wasn’t sure there was a “right” way to train for such a high endurance event.

“I loved golf, obviously it didn’t reciprocate that love and I got a bad injury … It actually got to the point where I was struggling to get out of bed as a 15-16 year-old.

“I’ve done some training with some pros and seen a physio, but I’m not really sure what the best way to train for 14 hours of golf is. I’ll just have to wing it and hope we get through it.

“At the end of the day it’s all about raising money for a good cause.”

To support Mr Shackle visit: www.longestday. org.au/fundraiser/timshackle

Moorabool council will hold two workshops for residents to provide feedback on a new road safety strategy it is developing.

The workshops follow a recent online survey for road users about local roads.

Each workshop will include a presentation to provide a summary of the road safety data collected from the survey and an outline of results and key themes from feedback received.

Moorabool mayor Paul Tatchell said it was important for as many road users as possible to take part in the workshops to ensure a complete strategy.

“We’re very committed to doing our bit to reduce road trauma, and provide safe roads for all road users,” Cr Tatchell said.

“Having the community’s input on what actions we can take is a very important step to getting this strategy right.”

The first workshop will take place on November 19 in the James Young Room of the Lerderderg library (Bacchus Marsh). The second workshop will be on November 21 at the council offices in Ballan.

Both sessions will run from 6-8pm, with visitors encouraged to arrive at 5.30pm.

Following these sessions, a Draft Moorabool Community Road Safety Strategy will be developed which will then be presented to council for consideration.

Tim Shackle will take part in the golf challenge to honour his late father. (Luke Hemer) 200172_02

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Family fun takes centre stage

By Ewen McRae The rain held off for most of the day, and thousands of locals descended on Melton Recreation Reserve for music, food and games at the Djerriwarrh Festival at the weekend.

The traditional parade down High Street kicked things off, before revellers were treated to an array of stalls and stands at the reserve.

The Kids Zone was a hit, and the Pet Expo drew in plenty of eager onlookers, but it was the main stage that grabbed most of the attention with Tom Tuena, Billy Davis and the Good Lords, and The Vaans delivering tunes.

With rain holding off enough for the traditional bonfire – this year featuring a giant wooden tree sculpture that was set alight – the night then belonged to ARIA-award winners Sneaky Sound System, who had the crowds dancing the night away.

A spectacular fireworks display closed off another successful Djerriwarrh Festival.

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Thousands descended on Melton Recreation Reserve for the Djerriwarrh Festival. (Pictures: Shawn Smits) 200499

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Free event All are welcome 5 December, 2019 11.00am - 2.00pm Supper Room and Public Hall 207 Main Street Bacchus Marsh Free Sausage Sizzle/Coffee Van Stall holders Fun Activities/Showbags Art Show Talks and Workshops

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Breaking down cultural barriers

By Tate Papworth Mental health issues don’t discriminate, however how each culture deals with them can be vastly different.

Gambler’s Help project co-ordinator and counsellor Tien Truong said breaking down the stigma to accessing help is half the battle.

“There’s a stigma around accessing … services, which is one of the biggest barriers in the preventative space.

“To some degree we try to normalise accessing these services.”

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Mr Truong said gambling has an ability to amplify mental health issues.

“The vulnerable get preyed on, there’s a lot of issues that come along with gambling.

“A lot of the time we see people using gambling as an escape.

“People do it for fun, but it becomes a problem when people rely on it for an escape.

Especially pokies when you’re sitting there, you just zone out.

“The other side is people can accumulate a lot of debt, then use gambling as a means to recover that debt.”

When the debt accumulates, Mr Truong said people can feel trapped.

“There’s some people who fall hundreds of thousands of dollars into debt, have to sell their house, and feel stuck.

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Gambler’s Help project co-ordinator and counsellor Tien Truong. (Supplied)

thinking they’re stuck and one of the ways out is suicide.”

Mr Truong said while it can be hard to tell if someone is struggling, there are subtle signs

that can be identified.

“A lot of people can hide it very well, but if they’re not spending time with their family, avoid talking about finances or have people

chasing them for debt, it can be a sign that there may be a problem.”

Mr Truong, who is heavily involved in the Vietnamese community, said cultural barriers can be hard to break down when mental health issues arise.

“Culturally, talking about your emotions isn’t encouraged within families,” he said.

“In Vietnam, or migrant families, we have to remember that their struggles are completely different to what we struggle with.

Their struggles were worrying about things like getting food on the table … no physical security. Because our parents went through that, they see mental health issues over here and wonder what there is to feel sad about when everything is provided.”

He said knowing how to have a conversation can make all the difference.

“People use others as venting platforms and if people knew how to help others and where to direct them that would help with prevention.

“It doesn’t have to go down a path of issues piling up. People may still be guarded, but if you ask the question it gives them the chance to open up.”

The North Western Melbourne Primary Health Network (NWMPHN) has identified Melton and Brimbank as having higher than average suicide rates and it’s calling on the community to help it take action through a short online course – QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer) – designed to help people recognise if someone they know is at risk of suicide.

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Foodbank volunteers Lina, Mary and Judith with some goods for the market. (Mark Wilson) 200254_06

Fun, food and goodwill Family fun and raising funds for a good cause will be the order of the day next week, when the Combined Churches Caring Melton’s 4th biannual Foodbank Market takes place.

Promising to be a day of good food, activities, entertainment, and goodwill, the market will take over 100 Coburns Road, Melton South between 9am-1.30pm on November 23.

Combined Churches Caring Melton hold the market twice a year to help with its ongoing work helping local families in need.

CCCM chief executive Denise Morris said it was an important event on their calendar and allowed them to provide vital services back to the community.

“It will be a fun day for all with great activities planned and lots of different stall holders

from our local community,” Ms Morris said.

“We receive no funding from the government and rely on donations from individuals and fundraising events.

“As a major fundraiser for the Foodbank, community involvement is encouraged and the market is open to everyone.”

The organisation provides local individuals and families in need with food parcels, as well as providing counselling and tenancy advocacy services, budget education sessions, and Hope Street youth housing services.

The market will include a jumping castle, face-painting, sausage sizzle, Devonshire tea. and various stalls.

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New school site selected

By Ewen McRae The new Eynesbury Station Primary School has a home, after the state government purchased land recently.

The school will be built on Eynesbury Road over the next year, ahead of a projected opening at the start of 2021. Construction is set to begin immediately.

Once complete, the school will cater for 475 students and will feature two learning neighbourhoods with flexible spaces including studio and collaborative learning spaces and

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The performing arts and physical education building will feature a competition-grade indoor court and an interior space for sports, performances and events. The administration building, located at the school’s entry, will also include library resources.

Active play areas, two multipurpose hard courts, outdoor learning courtyards and plenty of green open space for sports and free play will be included.

Education Minister James Merlino said the school was an important addition to the community, and would help grow the region.

“The local community will begin to see their new school constructed,” Mr Merlino said.

“This will also help to support local jobs and ensuring every child has access to an excellent education at their local school.”

An early learning centre will be co-located

on the primary school site. Funded by Melton City Council, the centre will feature a two room kindergarten, maternal and child health facilities, consulting rooms and parent rooms, together with outdoor areas for children’s play.

Local member Steve McGhie said it was exciting for the community to see progress being made at the school.

“This is an important milestone for the school and the whole community,“ Mr McGhie said.

“This world-class school will be ready in 2021 to meet growth in the local area.”

Games spread Hope The Olympics are less than a year away, but Melton got a little taste of it last week when community support services gathered for the Outreach Olympics.

Organised by Hope Street Youth and Family Services, the day brought together representatives from Kirrip House, Headspace, local churches, council, and state Parliament for a series of team events to promote their services and show the community they were working together.

Among the events on the day were a three-kilometre treadmill run, swimming, sack race and obstacle course.

Hope Street community engagement officer Melissa De Santis said it was a huge success.

“The Melton community is a very giving community, and I think this was about showing how closely all the service providers work together,” Ms De Santis said. “Raising awareness in the community about the work

that all these groups do is really important, but also promoting the positive impacts of physical activity.

“We know it’s proven that if you’re active regularly it does keep you away from risky behaviours and improves your mental wellbeing. To see everyone having fun while being active was the main idea of the day.”

The team from Kirrip House won the trophy as the best performing team at the end of the day.

Ms De Santis said it was important that these support services continued to get support from the community.

“There is a need for all of these services,” she said.

“Especially with Christmas coming up the work that we do and all the other service providers do is hugely important.”

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Murder accused granted bail

By Tate Papworth Three performing arts teachers have banded together to create a musical theatre company for the west.

Platform Studio Productions was formed after teachers Damian Alexander Bernardo, Cailin Debrincat and Natasha Mateus identified a gap in the market.

“We’ve worked in the industry for many years, I’ve been in it nearly 20 years all across the country and even overseas,” Mr Bernardo said.

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“The three of us have worked together on projects for schools and youth groups over the years and really love working together. We share a passion and thought why not combine for this.

“There are lots of opportunities for kids in the west when it comes to performing arts, but what there isn’t a lot of is shows, so we thought why not put one on?”

Ms Mateus said the call-out for students will go far and wide.

“Students who love to sing, dance and act have no outlet to perform and be creative unless they are in a school environment,” Ms Mateus said.

“We would like to ensure that as many young people as possible can benefit from this opportunity to build their performance skills, techniques and abilities.”

The group will be holding its first show, In The Heights in March next year.

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Mr Bernardo said rehearsals will begin shortly.

“In The Heights isn’t a show a lot of schools do and we wanted to provide a new opportunity,” he said. “If anyone is interested in auditioning, all they need to do is email

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“This is something we’d like to make an annual event.” Mr Bernardo said. “We want to provide lots of opportunities throughout the year.”

A Footscray man charged with murdering his estranged wife 12 years ago has been released on bail.

Emil Petrov, 55, was charged earlier this year over the 2007 death of Melton South woman Cindy Crossthwaite, 12 years after the mother-of-three was found dead just metres from her infant son. She died from head injuries.

The pair had separated in September 2005 and Petrov is the father of her two eldest children.

Supreme Court of Victoria Justice Peter Almond noted that the court must refuse bail on murder charges unless satisfied that there are exceptional circumstances.

He said Petrov’s situation met such conditions, including his status as principal carer for his elderly mother in their Footscray home.

“She needs regular supervision and care in her home and is unable to live independently without the assistance of another person,” he said.

He must live at that address, abide by a curfew, report regularly to police and surrender his passport.

Petrov must also avoid contacting any prosecution witnesses or the man co-accused of the crime. In granting bail, Justice Almond also noted the lack of physical evidence linking Petrov to the crime and the length of time taken before he was charged over the death.

A committal hearing is due to be held on May 18 next year.

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Springside school zone backflip

By Tate Papworth A “bureaucratic bungle� which would have seen up to 20 students from Springside College locked out of their preferred high school next year has been reversed.

The education department’s regional director recently notified parents of the backflip after months of anguish.

Parent Jasmina Grozdanovska said it’s an enormous relief. “We’re so happy for the kids. They’ve been

with the other students for six or seven years, so to be separated now would have been really stressful,� Ms Grozdanovska said. “The kids are really excited about starting at their new school.�

In 2017, the Education Department announced Springside College would transition from a P-9 school to a P-6 school.

Parents say they were told that students affected by the change would be accepted into nearby Springside West Secondary College during the three year transition period.

However this year, about 20 students were rejected from Springside West because they fall outside of the school zone.

Furious parents rallied against the decision, saying it was causing undue anxiety.

When questioned, the Education Department told Star Weekly “a small number of parents may have received incorrect advice�.

However, late last month a letter sent by the department’s regional director Wendy Timms advised affected parents that the decision had been reversed.

“In light of the changes to Springside College and Springside West Secondary College, the Minister has granted an exemption from the application of the placement policy for families with children in grade 6 at Springside College, who are seeking a place at Springside West Secondary College in 2020,� the letter states. “This coincides with the final phase of Springside College transitioning to a primary school. “Therefore [child’s name] is now eligible to enrol in Year 7 at Springside West in 2020.�

Step up against violence Visitors to Caroline Springs library this month will notice a striking design on the main steps.

The steps have been painted with a prominent message, as part of a Melton council campaign to inspire people to take action, or take a step, towards gender equality and ending violence against women.

A similar design at the Melton amphitheatre reads ‘Be a role model. Step up. Speak out.

Respect women. We can end violence against women’.

Councillor Bob Turner said the message was about everyone in the community doing their bit to ensure an equal society. “Council is committed to doing everything it can to create an environment where everyone makes gender equality their business and no one tolerates violence against women,� Cr Turner said. “We all have a role to play in creating a respectful and supportive culture among men and women.“

According to the council, Melton has the fourth highest rate of family violence in metropolitan Melbourne.

The Melton project was developed as a lead-in to the international 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence campaign.

It aims to help individuals consider the role they can play in ending violence against women such as calling out disrespectful behaviour towards women, and being a role model to others. “Whether it’s speaking out when you hear a sexist comment or making sure your behaviour is respectful towards women, I hope the project will inspire people to challenge the attitudes that allow family violence to exist,� Cr Turner said.

The designs will be on display at the library and amphitheatre until the end of November.

Ewen McRae

Members of council, police and the community gathered to promote gender equality. (Supplied)

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What’s your connection to Melton?

I live in Taylors Hill. I’ve lived out here for 12 years and worked locally as a hairdresser.

What do you like best about the area?

It’s just beautiful. There’s a lot of lovely houses by the lake, fantastic restaurants and cafes, it’s all here. When I first moved in, there wasn’t much around, but it’s grown so much in that time.

What do you think could be done better?

My husband and I really thought there were a lack of fitness options, particularly for families, in the area.

So you’re doing something about that?

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Tell us about it.

It’s called CS 24/7. It’s going to be a 24 hour gym. It’s actually come about really quickly.

About three months ago we found out that the shop on Commercial Road was going to be available, so we jumped in.

What made it so appealing?

The need and place. We’ve got wonderful windows to look out, you’re by no means locked

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It’ll be a boutique style gym. We’ll have two personal trainers and run circuit classes and a bit of boxing too.

And the two of you have always had an interest in fitness.

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Shannon Noll After 15 years on the Australian music scene, 2019 shapes up as one to celebrate Shannon Noll’s career so far. See Noll perform a mixture of old and new songs, as he heads off to play regional and suburban venues around the country. November 23, 8pm at Mac’s Hotel Melton, 322-332 High Street, Melton.

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New classes Learn how to make your own jams and preserves in a hands-on workshop at the Melton South Community Centre, Thursday November 28. Or come and learn how to make Christmas canapes to impress your guests, two sessions starting Thursday, November 28.

Bookings and information: ■ 9747 8576

The Cornwall Makers and Growers Market runs on the third Sunday of the month, showcasing the best of the local region, from crafts and clothes to food and drink.

At 2389-2485 Diggers Rest-Coimadai Road, Toolern Vale, November 17, 11am.

Family support Group Family Support is a new fortnightly peer support group meeting at Melton South Community Centre for those dealing with a loved one’s addiction.

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November 26, 7.30am at TabCorp Park, 2 Ferris Road, Cobblebank.

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Women in Sport Breakfast Be inspired, celebrate and recognise barriers and enablers for women and girls participation in community sporting clubs. Featuring Olympic runner Genevieve LaCaze, Football Victoria general manager Karen Pearce, Gymnastics Victoria manager April Wilson, and female cricket development pathway manager Duncan Harrison, this is a great chance to celebrate

Cancer support The Melton Cancer Support Group meets at Melton Health, 195 Barries Road, Melton, on the second Tuesday of every month at 10.30am. It’s a relaxed and friendly environment for all who are experiencing their journey whether as a cancer patient, carer, family or friend.

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Social bridge The Melton Bridge Club offers social bridge sessions at the Melton library on Fridays from 10am to noon. Beginners are welcome as the club offers experienced players to help teach the basics.

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Melton Maltese Seniors Club hosts warm conversation every Friday from 10am-2pm at Botanica Springs Community Centre,

The Melmarsh Prostate Cancer Support Group meets on the first Thursday of every month at the Melton library from 7pm.

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ANNUAL General Meeting Comm-Unity Plus Services Ltd The Board of Comm-Unity Plus Services Ltd invites Members, Staff, Volunteers and Supporters to attend the AGM at 6pm on Thursday 28th November 2019.

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The National Broadband Network (nbn) is a high speed broadband network designed to reach 100 per cent of Australian premises and provide the communications infrastructure to help us stop falling behind in an increasingly online world. nbn is committed to delivering leading edge broadband services to all Australians by leveraging the three types of technology available â&#x20AC;&#x201C; ďŹ xed line, ďŹ xed wireless and satellite, depending on location.

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Further information on this speciďŹ c proposal can be obtained by calling Joel Stuart on (02) 9439 1006 Written submissions can be sent to PO box 31, Crows Nest 1585 or via E: Feedback@metasite.com.au The closing date for submissions is 5V]LTILY [O

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By Tara Murray Caroline Springs has made rapid improvement this season and a grand final berth could be on the cards in the Cricket Victoria Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Community Cricket north-west B T20 competition.

Having fielded a side last season for the first time, the Falcons were focused on learning the game and having some fun.

With a season under their belts, the Falcons have been more focused on getting results this year.

It has paid off, with the Falcons sitting on top with two rounds remaining in the competition.

The top two teams will play off in the grand final.

Falcons coach Troy Blackman said to have had the success theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve had this season was a bit of a surprise. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They came together well and won two games last year and werenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t far away in a few others,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The improvement is out of sight and itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s starting to show in the results. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve got a bit more depth this year. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The thing about womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s cricket, the improvement is unbelievably quick. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s out-stripped anything Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve seen.â&#x20AC;?

Blackman said they had managed to keep most of last seasonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s squad together and added a couple of other players.

Alisha Fowler, in her first season, has made a couple of 40s and has shown natural ability.

Shelly Carton, who coaches one of the junior girls sides, has also started playing.

Blackman said they had a real mix in the

side. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve got six girls 16 or under and five who are 40 or over,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mums who have kids playing at the club, they have learnt a lot.â&#x20AC;?

They lost Carol Blackman to an achilles injury. She has taken on the team manager role.

Troy Blackman said the core group of young players had helped them this season.

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He said it was especially evident in the bowling, as they donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t concede as many extras as some bowlers.

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SPORT New Melton coach ready to step up to the challenge Melton has turned to Josh Burns to lead it’s A-grade netball side into next year’s Ballarat Netball League season.

Burns, who will take the coaching reigns for the first time, isn’t a stranger to the Bloods having been involved in the netball side of things this year.

Burns said he had always wanted to coach and thought this would be a good opportunity.

“I umpired for them last season,” he said. “I thought I would apply to coach them next year.

“I had always wanted to coach, but I had never had the time.”

While he may never have coached before, Burns has an extensive playing record.

He first made a state team at the age of 12 and played at a number of national championships.

Burns also made four Australian teams, both indoor and full court netball, the most recent the under-23 men’s team three years ago.

He currently plays in the M-League, the top men’s and mixed competition in the state.

Burns said some of the coaches who had coached him in the past, had given him some idea of what to expect.

“I’ve had a lot of coaching mentors in my life,” he said. “They know the right routines and the recipe needed to succeed.

“I’ve had a lot of elite coaches like Marg Lind and Nicole Richardson [current City West

Falcons coaches] who have been huge on my career.

“I’ve joined some Falcons training sessions from a young age. They are very big on structure and footwork and it’s a real technical game with Marg.

“Another is Geoff Taylor, who has moulded a lot of the top male players in Australia.”

Since his appointment, Burns said a number of friends had touched base in regards to trialling and joining the Bloods next season.

He said he was hoping to add some experience around the young Bloods team. The Bloods finished eighth this year.

“There is a lot of young Bloods coming

through and I’m really excited about that. We want to help continuing to bring them through.

“We will need to get the young players to mesh with the older players.”

A defender himself, Burns said structuring up better in defence was one area that he would work on. The Bloods conceded the second most goals in the competition.

“I have a vision how we want to play,” he said.

“I will be implementing it and hopefully it will become natural and second nature.”

The Bloods will have netball trials on December 5 and 12 from 6pm.

Tara Murray

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United’s sweet victory

By Lance Jenkinson Western United produced a come-from-behind 2-1 win over Western Sydney Wanderers to send a message to the contenders in the A-League at GMHBA Stadium on Saturday night.

It was a case of home sweet home for United, who celebrated victory on home soil for the first time with their previous two wins coming on the road.

United coach Mark Rudan was impressed with the brand of football displayed by his team on a chilly night in Geelong, but also delighted with the never-say-die attitude of the players, who won after trailing for the second consecutive week.

“It was a big win and thoroughly deserved, I must say,” Rudan said.

“We’ve done it again, showed true test of character, once again resilience and once again we stayed true to our principles of play.

“I thought it was a much more comprehensive performance [compared to last week] and we thoroughly deserved to win tonight against a side that was top of the table before the round started, so really pleased with them.”

Western United thrived in a back-to-the-wall situation again.

Another slow start for United saw them trailing after a Mitchell Duke goal five minutes in. The slow starts for United have been a source of frustration for Rudan, who admits it is a concern.

Another speed bump for Western United was a hamstring injury to experienced playmaker Panagiotis Kone.

The severity of Kone’s injury is to be revealed, but he will be a big loss to the team.

“It’s a hamstring and we’re always very cautious,” Rudan said.

In between Duke’s goal for Western Sydney and Kone’s injury, Western United found an equaliser through an unlikely source.

United central defender Andrew Durante rose at the far post to score a crisply timed goal with a header from a delightful Alessandro Diamanti corner in the 13th minute.

It was a rare goal for Durante – his first in five years in the A-League.

“I didn’t even know the last time I scored a goal,” Durante said.

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but to level the game for the team was fantastic.”

With Kone off, Western United had to go to plan B. Rudan re-shuffled his line-up, moving Connor Chapman to defensive midfield and bringing on Aaron Calver to play in defence.

Both moves worked a treat as United took a stranglehold over the game.

Chapman impressed with his ability to both defend assertively and apply a quick counter.

His transition into the midfield after playing the first month of the season as a defender was seamless. Western United’s winning goal came in the 58th minute through Kwabena Appiah-Kubi.

United defender Ersan Gulum scuffed his shot, but it turned into an assist when Appiah-Kubi gathered the ball, turned and powered his shot past Wanderers goalkeeper Daniel Lopar.

Western United has a headache at the selection table ahead of Saturday night’s clash with Newcastle Jets at GMHBA Stadium.

Besart Berisha is likely to return to the line-up after he was rested for the Wanderers game, but will Appiah-Kubi return to the bench after a strong outing?

EDFL Hillside has announced the signing of Hisham Kerbatieh for next year’s Essendon District Football League division 1 season. Kerbatieh joins the Sharks having played at Avondale Heights in premier division last season.

He played 14 games for Avondale Heights last year, while also playing two VFL games with Williamstown.

Ballarat FL One of the Ballarat Football League’s young stars has changed teams for next year’s season. Lachlan Watkins will join Melton. Watkins made a name for himself at crosstown rival Melton South, where he played 80-plus senior games.

He has also played 11 VFL games with Coburg over the past two years.

VTCA Sydenham-Hillside finally got to take to the park in the Victorian Turf Cricket Association. While Saturday’s matches were postponed, Sunday’s round of one-dayers went ahead. In division 3, Sydenham-Hillside lost to Williamstown Imperials. The Storm made 6-165 from its overs, which the Imperials made with an over to spare. They finished on 6-168.

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New Rockbank coach is ready for the challenge New Rockbank coach Marty Weaver knows he has a challenge on his hands, but it’s one that he’s up for.

The Rams announced on Thursday that Weaver would coach the Riddell District Football League team next season.

With the side having won just five games in the past five seasons, Weaver knows he has some work ahead of him.

The Rams were winless this year.

“It is a bit exciting,” Weaver said. “It’s a bit of a challenge, a challenge that I’m up for.

“I’m certain that most sides pencil Rockbank in as a win. I want that to change.

“We want to start to be competitive and seen as someone that is on the improve. Hopefully we can start putting scores on the scoreboard.”

Weaver has previously coached at Caroline Springs, St Albans and Mt Waverley, but hasn’t coached the past four years because of work commitments.

Having played most of his football with Diggers Rest in the RDFL, he said Rockbank was always a club that he kept an eye on.

“I wanted to coach somewhere reasonably close to home,” said Weaver, who lives in Bacchus Marsh.

“Rockbank has always been an underdog.

I’ve always focused on them and seen how they are travelling.”

Weaver has been pretty busy behind the scenes since he was appointed.

He has already got some assistant coaches on board, who he has previously worked with, including former Laverton and Caroline Springs senior coach Paul Growcott.

On field, Weaver has already spoken to a number of players about coming across and playing for the club.

He said with no junior sides at the top age brackets, they had to look outside to strengthen the side and give depth within the club.

“It has been pretty hectic,” he said.

“I’ve been speaking to a number of different guys to try and structure up well.

“If I can bring half a dozen to a dozen blokes, it would help make us competitive.”

Weaver said he wasn’t aware of any players

that had left, which is a good sign.

“Hopefully everyone stays on board,” he said.

“Rockbank played finals four or five years ago. Hopefully we can get back there the next few years.”

Weaver said they wouldn’t set any targets in regards to wins this year, it was more about being competitive again.

The Rams had a percentage of just 6.64, showing the difference between them and the opposition.

He said they would start pre-season on Thursday night.

“We’ll do a lot of fitness and ball work early in the pre-season and then closer to the season we will start to ramp it up.”

Anyone interested in joining the Rams can contact Marty on 0458 936 341 or Gavin on 0450 947 109.

Tara Murray New Rockbank coach Marty Weaver. (Supplied)

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Bulls finally on the board

By Tara Murray Bacchus Marsh is relieved to finally get some points on the board, after claiming first innings points against Woodend in the Gisborne and District Cricket Association McIntyre Cup. Having suffered two close losses to start the season, the Bulls have had to settle for draws the past three rounds due to poor weather.

Despite ominous looking conditions on Saturday, the Bulls and Woodend were able to get a full day’s play in.

The Bulls made the most of it, claiming first innings points in the first two-day match of the season.

Bulls’ playing coach James Lidgett said it was good to have some luck and finally get in some cricket.

“Frustrating is the best word to use,” he said of their season so far.

“It’s not that we’ve been playing bad cricket.

We had a couple of close losses, where we had bad patches.

“And we’ve had some poor weather. A couple of teams have been a bit more unfortunate than

others.”

Lidgett said he thinks Saturday was the first time this season they haven’t had to come on and off the field because of rain.

Woodend elected to bat and it would be a tough day as it was bowled out for 82.

Lidgett said they would have taken that at the start of the day.

“I think we play two-day cricket better than one-day cricket,” he said.

“In the one-dayers we struggled to take wickets against some teams.

“We were still confident which was a really good thing.

“We executed our plans really well.”

The Bulls shared the wickets around with Ian Spiteri leading the way with three wickets.

Lidgett said despite knowing they had the opportunity to seal first innings points on day one, that wasn’t their main focus.

“We instructed them to bat as reasonably as normal until we got past the score and then we would reassess.

“The openers did a good job.”

The Bulls declared at 3-99.

Alex Porter, in his first game of the season, top scored with 35. Lidgett, who made 32, said it was good to have Porter back in the side.

“It’s not just his skills, but his knowledge. He wants to keep competing and it’s good to have him back in the side.”

The Bulls had the chance to bowl 12 overs at Woodend at the end of the day. Woodend finished 0-34, with a lead of 17 runs heading into day two.

Lidgett said they would look at having a crack at an outright win, but a lot would depend on how Woodend approached its second innings.

Around the grounds, the star of the show on Saturday was Diggers Rest Bulla’s Indika Massalage against Sunbury United.

Massalage scored a club record 266 to help his side to 4-450 off their 80 overs.

Gisborne has already claimed first innings points against St Anthony’s.

St Anthony’s was bowled out for 90, with skipper Cam Clayton top scoring with 33.

Gisborne will resume at 1-173 on day two.

Romsey is 1-46 in reply to Riddell’s 149 in the other match.

New Darley netball coach Di McCormack is excited for the challenge that is ahead of her in the Ballarat Netball League.

The Devils announced last week that the experienced McCormack would be their head netball coach and would take the reigns of the A and B grade sides.

For McCormack, it’s a new challenge having coached Rupertswood in the Riddell District Netball League the past seven years.

McCormack had wanted to continue on at Rupertswood, but the Sharks committee decided to head in a different direction.

McCormack had been head coach of the Sharks netball program for all of its existence. In that time they were one of the powerhouses of the competition, winning 15 premierships in the past six years, including the A-grade premiership this year.

McCormack said she was excited to get the opportunity at Darley.

“I had wanted to stay at Rupertswood, but after seven years it’s good to have a new challenge,” she said.

“They [Darley] finished bottom this year and it’s an opportunity to build from scratch and start over.”

McCormack has also been involved in the Victorian Netball League for a number of years and coached zone academies.

She has coached some of the existing Darley players through the academies and said she was excited to work with them again. McCormack said conversations with Devils netball co-ordinator Hayley Inglis had been positive.

Darley has struggled on the court in recent years. This year they had no side play finals, with their A-grade side winning just one game. Seventh spot, in 2013, is their best result in A-grade in the past seven years.

“They want to see a strong netball program going forward,” McCormack said.

She said several players from Rupertswood have indicated that they were going to trial for the Devils’ teams.

She said like her, they were ready and excited for a new challenge.

“We’re really excited and we think it will be great. We’ll be the best club people we can be.” The Devils will hold trials on December 5 for any interested players.

Tara Murray

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Check the Fire Danger Rating for your district daily via the VicEmergency website or app.

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There have been two Extreme Fire Danger Rating days across Victoria in 2019.

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Simple steps to start planning PREPARING YOUR HOME AND PROPERTY WHO WILL DO THIS?

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Clear and maintain gutter of leaves, twigs and rubbish Move flammable items like woodpiles, dead leaves and fuels away from your house Keep grass areas well-trimmed and watered. Grass should be no more than 10cm high Remove or trim shrubs and overhanging tree branches. There should be no shrubs over one metre next to or below windows

MAKING YOUR FIRE PLAN What is your trigger to enact your plan?

How will you get your emergency warnings and updates?

Who is likely to be at the house on weekdays?

Who is likely to be at the house on weekends or holidays?

Where will you go?

What will you do with your pets/livestock?

How will you travel there?

List your alternative routes out of the area

PACK YOUR EMERGENCY KIT DONE

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Protective clothing like long sleeve clothing made from natural fibres

Change of clothes

Food and water

Identification papers (e.g. photo ID, passport, insurance policies etc)

Woollen blanket

First aid kit

Medications and toiletries

Pet food, water and bedding if needed

For more tips and information speak to your local fire authority or visit vic.gov.au/knowfire

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