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Hair to help Four Bacchus Marsh locals will soon be feeling a bit cooler on top. The quartet will be shaving their heads bald on March 14 as part of the World’s Greatest Shave, helping to raise money for the Leukaemia Foundation. For Kim Hopper, it’s something she’s wanted to do for some time. “It’s going to be quite a fun day and I’m actually pretty excited for it,” Ms Hopper said. “I’ve thought about it before, but I always had something like my engagement or my wedding, but so many people have to be bald for reasons that they don’t want to be, so if I can do it and give back to the organisation I’m happy to do that.” As well as raising money through donations and raffles, all the hair that is cut off will be donated to be made into wigs for cancer sufferers. Ms Hopper said there was a personal connection to the cause for everyone taking part. “It’s something that we’ve all been affected by.” The group has already raised $1500, and is hoping to get to $4000 on the day of the shave. The shave will take place at the Royal Hotel at 1pm on March 14. The day will also feature live music and more fundraising for the cause. STACEY BUNNEY AND KIM HOPPER

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People power mobilises By Ewen McRae Anger continues to simmer in Bacchus Marsh over a proposal to store contaminated soil at the Maddingley Brown Coal site. A petition opposing the MBC tender was delivered to Parliament on Monday with more than 4,400 signatures. Last week, more than 400 people attended a town meeting to discuss a tender from MBC to receive and store unclassified soil from the Westgate Tunnel Project. The tender is with Transurban, which will decide on its preferred site.

It will then need to be ratified by the planning minister. Members of a newly formed group, the Bacchus Marsh Community Coalition, which organised and ran last week’s meeting, said their concerns about the proposed dumping were growing. “[Maddingley Brown Coal] has Parwan Creek running through it, it’s adjacent to Werribee River, very close to Bacchus Marsh Grammar and Bacchus Marsh College schools, and those waterways obviously service the instigators in the market gardens of the area,” a spokesman for the group said.

“We don’t want this here.” Local MPs Steve McGhie and Michaela Settle said they would take all community concerns to the minister and the Environment Protection Authority. Upper house Liberal MP Beverley McArthur told the meeting it was disappointing that decisions about the storage of the soil were being made at such a late stage in the process. “In 2017 it was well known that this soil was contaminated,” she said. “Nearly three years later, the state government is in discussions with multiple landfill operators, and you’re quite right to have concerns about what might

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Health service ready for virus By Ewen McRae Djerriwarrh Health says it is well prepared should any cases of coronavirus arise locally. The coronavirus (COVID-19) epidemic has proved an ongoing challenge for health services around the world, with Djerriwarrh staying in close contact with the Victorian Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) and the federal Department of Health since the first outbreak. Prime Minister Scott Morrison last Thursday initiated Australia’s corononavirus emergency

response plan, saying the risk of a global pandemic was “very much upon us”. Djerriwarrh Health chief executive Belinda Scott said measures have been in place from day one, with additional preventative measures now in place should a case of the virus arise locally. “Us, along with the other health services and general practices in Victoria, have been preparing for potential cases of coronavirus for some time now,” Ms Scott said “We’ve had regular advice and updates on the potential for spread, potential for new cases, what countries

we need to be screening people from, and we’ve implemented all of the latest guidelines. “We’ve put in place that suspected cases will be separated from other patients, and staff assessing them will wear protective equipment, and we’ve also got a big push to phone ahead before you come to seek treatment so we can get a thorough history and prevent a spread.” No cases of coronavirus have been detected in Melton or Moorabool. Djerriwarrh Health said most patients with suspected or confirmed cases of the virus can be isolated and managed at home, while

severely ill patients or those with other series medical conditions or complications may need admission to hospital. Ms Scott said prevention was one of the biggest weapons they had, and that similar measures to avoiding the flu were important for the community to observe. “Preventative mechanisms are so important,” she said. “Things like covering your mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze, put your tissue in the bin, wash your hands thoroughly, all the things we talk about during flu season are the best ways to protect yourself.”

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The world has seen plenty of change in the past 100 years, and Burnside’s Rebecca Tolentino has seen it all unfold. Ms Tolentino recently celebrated her 100th birthday, bringing up the milestone surrounded by four generations of her extended family at Arcare Burnside. While Ms Tolentino’s memory is not what it used to be, her daughter Zenaida Pruna said her mother spent most of her life in her native Philippines before immigrating to Australia later in life.

“She came here as a tourist in 1981,” Ms Pruna said. “She went home and then in 1990 she migrated out here. We were all over in the Philippines as children, and I was the first to come to Australia in 1977 before everyone else eventually followed. “It was great when mum came over to be with the family.” “She’s loved watching all the children and grandchildren grow up, and she’s doing pretty well for 100.” Ms Pruna said her mum had one secret to her

long life, but she was able to break her rule for a bit of celebratory birthday cake recently. “She doesn’t like sweets, always a healthy eater, because she was worried about diabetes which runs in the family, so that’s probably helped her with her longevity,” Ms Pruna said. “She asked me if I paid for the cake, and when I told her it was free she started laughing. Nothing makes mum happier, than something that is free.”

Melton will host a community meeting next month as part of a statewide response to the devastating bushfire season. As part of a state government inquiry into the fires, community preparedness and responses, meetings will be held across the state to give affected community members a chance to have their voices heard. While the majority of the meetings will be in bushfire-affected regions, Melton will host a meeting on April 7. Inspector-General for Emergency Management Tony Pearce is leading the inquiry, and encouraged the Melton community to get involved. “It’s important for the inquiry to gather a range of experiences and views, and some of the most important information will come from communities in the fire-affected areas,” he said. “I encourage anyone who is keen to share their experience regarding bushfire preparedness and response to do so through any of the multiple avenues open for people to provide their views. “In addition to attending a community meeting, individuals and organisations can contribute their opinion or share their personal experiences through submissions addressing the inquiry’s terms of reference.” A number of local CFA members and volunteers were part of the bushfire response. Information about the meetings and the government inquiry can be found at igem.vic.gov.au/fire-season-inquiry Ewen McRae

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Dogs light up west With just a few weeks to go until the AFL season kicks off, the Western Bulldogs were out and about last week as part of their annual community camps. Visiting school and community groups in Melton, Rockbank, Bacchus Marsh and Ballarat, the sons of the west helped out at school clinics and met with their fans as the build-up to round one continues. Sharpshooter Tory Dickson and second year utility Will Hayes visited Arnolds Creek Primary School on February 24 for a clinic with 120 kids. Hayes said it was always a pre-season highlight to give back ahead of the season. “It’s always awesome seeing footy at it’s purest,” he said. “The kids enjoy it because

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Basketball stadium build begins By Ewen McRae Construction on a multi-million dollar basketball stadium in Cobblebank will begin this month, after council signed the final contracts recently. Part of an ongoing plan to transform the Cobblebank area, the six court indoor sports stadium on the corner of Ferris and Bridge roads is the largest value single project ever undertaken by Melton council. The $31 million project is set to open in late-2021. It will provide access to a range of sports including basketball, netball, badminton, table tennis, volleyball and futsal, along with school programs and community health and wellness programs.

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An artists impression of the new Cobblebank Stadium. (Pictures: Supplied)

court and seating), player, referee and public amenities, administration and reception, flexible meeting and social spaces, kiosk and seating areas, and car parking. Basketball is one of the fastest growing sports

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Centres at heart of community By Ewen McRae Two new community centres in Aintree and Fraser Rise were unveiled last week, providing more opportunities for children and families in the area. Premier Daniel Andrews joined Melton mayor Lara Carli to officially open the $8.8 million Fraser Rise Children’s & Community Centre on February 26. The centre brings much-needed kindergarten spaces and makes way for additional community programs, maternal and child health services and child care. Earlier in the week, Cr Carli and Kororoit

MP Marlene Kairouz opened the $8.2 million Timbertop Children’s & Community Centre in Aintree. Cr Carli said she was proud that council could deliver two modern centres that would bring immediate benefit not just for existing residents, but to many future residents too. “These areas of our city are experiencing a population boom, so to deliver forwardthinking, multi-purpose facilities now is vital and something we’re very proud to be doing,” Cr Carli said. “Already we’re seeing our littlest residents settling into kinder, and programs and services are ready to be delivered throughout the centres.

“It’s really exciting to think about how important these spaces will be to those who’ll use them on a regular basis.” The Fraser Rise centre was funded with $5.6 million from Melton council, $1.6 million from the state government’s Growing Suburbs Fund and $1.6 million from the Department of Education. Timbertop had contributions from Melton council ($6.4 million), Growing Suburbs Fund ($1 million) and the Department of Education ($790,000). Aintree’s population is set to triple during the next 30 years, while Fraser Rise’s population is estimated to grow five-fold in the same time.

Melton mayor Lara Carli and Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews at the opening of the Fraser Rise Community Centre last week. (Supplied)

Party builds belonging For more than 30 years, the annual garden party at Melton Christian College has been a highlight of the school’s calendar. Last week the school grounds were filled as teachers joined students, families and other staff for an informal and fun evening of community to launch into the new school year. College principal David Gleeson said the night was another huge success. “It was a great event, just the feel and the vibe of the whole night was fantastic,” Mr Gleeson said. “We try to create a sense of welcome for our new families, as well as for those families that have been here for some time. “To have a social and informal night as a school community is important for building those important relationships and building a sense of belonging.”

The night featured a barbecue, petting zoo, jumping castles, face-painting, food stands and plenty of entertainment for the school’s families. It also gave some of the school’s students a chance to get some hands-on experience in event planning for their assessments. “Our VCAL and Applied Learning students had an active role in the planning, preparation and implementation of the night,” Mr Gleeson said. “So it’s a chance for them to get some real life experience working with the teachers to put on this event, and then it forms part of their assessment, so it counts for something as well. “We’re very proud of the night they helped put on, it was a great success.” Ewen McRae

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Four bin recycling system for all By Ewen McRae Both Melton and Moorabool councils say they are unsure how a new state government recycling initiative will affect ratepayers, but they welcome improvements in the sector. The government last week unveiled a plan to introduce a four-bin system for Victorian households, as part of a long term strategy to reduce waste going to landfill by 80 per cent in the next 10 years. The changes to kerbside recycling would mean each household has bins specific for each

kind of waste; glass recycling (purple lid), food and garden organics (green lid), plastic, metal and paper recycling (yellow lid), and household waste (red lid). Environment Minister Lily Dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Ambrosio said the changes were a response to growing concern over worldwide recycling strains. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We know Victorians want to be able to do more to recycle household waste,â&#x20AC;? Ms Dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Ambrosio said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This new system will make it easier for all of us to do our bit.â&#x20AC;? Melton council said it were unsure about the specific impacts of the new system on

ratepayers, but operations manager Les Stokes said that change was necessary. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Council welcomes investment in and improvements to the recycling sector,â&#x20AC;? Mr Stokes said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are awaiting more detail from the state government before we can understand the effects, if any, on our ratepayers.â&#x20AC;? Moorabool council chief executive Derek Madden said the council would be seeking a meeting with the government to outline the new program and any potential impacts on residents. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Council broadly supports reforms to

standardise kerbside collections throughout Victoria,â&#x20AC;? Mr Madden said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Council wrote to the state government a few years ago strongly encouraging the implementation of a container deposit scheme. We want to meet with the government, the Regional Waste Recovery Group and the Municipal Association of Victoria to get further information about the reforms, and we will work through what they mean for Moorabool.â&#x20AC;? The government said the new bins would be rolled out gradually in 2021.

Festival full of flavour A showcase of food and music is coming to Aintree this month, with a revamped Flavour Fest to light up the region. The festival has been given a new lease of life with more delicious treats and cool sounds coming to Frontier Park as part of a partnership between Melton council and Woodlea estate. The day will bring together a range of international food stalls showcasing the best offerings from the west, along with live cooking demonstrations by some of Melbourneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s leading chefs. This will be supported by an impressive main stage line-up featuring Aria chart-toppers British India, with Jakubi, CaravĂŁna Sun, and Clews. Melton mayor Lara Carli said Flavour Fest promised to be a great family day out. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Flavour Fest is a chance for residents to celebrate what they love about where they live and for visitors to get a taste of what the west has

to offer,â&#x20AC;? Cr Carli said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Not only is this going to be a fantastic day out for everyone, but itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s an opportunity to highlight and support some of the westâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s amazing boutique foodie businesses, wineries and breweries, as well as some of the talented artists that call the west home.â&#x20AC;? The day will also feature plenty of amusements for kids, with rides, free arts and craft workshops and face-painting, among the highlights. Woodlea project director Matthew Dean said that the partnership would deliver a fun, family-friendly celebration of the west. Flavour Fest will be held on Saturday, March 21 from noon to 9pm. Entry to Flavour Fest is free, however attendees must secure a free entry ticket ahead of the event. Details: flavourfest.com.au Ewen McRae

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Turning a passion into a career By Ewen McRae Jodie Brown has always had a passion for cricket, and she is turning that passion into a new career. The Caroline Springs woman has stepped into the world of player representation in the past two years, working to place international players into local clubs and give them opportunities to experience a summer of cricket in Australia.“Cricket has always been a big part of my life,” she said. “My first client was Danza Hyatt at Darley

Cricket Club. He was looking for an agent and he was coaching my sons, and it’s gone from there with bringing players over to play here. “There’s a lot of good players who never get the chance to experience playing in Australia, and vice-versa, placing players in clubs overseas as well.” Ms Brown now looks after players with international experience from India, Sri Lanka and Canada, but the new career path has not been without its challenges. “I’ve had a lot of clubs who are interested in players but say they don’t want to deal with a

female agent,” Ms Brown said. “It’s a huge challenge, and people need to realise that these are good players who deserve a chance. “I’m just as good as male agents and [I] know talent and have an eye for detail … it is a hard industry for women to break into.” Despite the roadblocks, Ms Brown said she was committed to making her new venture work. “I don’t want to stay small, I want to be a big fish in the ocean,” she said. “To be recognised as one of the best player agents, female player agents, in Australia. That’s the big dream.”

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Nailing down the future When Bianca Arenas stepped away from her career to start a family, she had no idea the challenges she would face when she re-entered the workforce. Ms Arenas had spent 16 years in the nail beauty industry before she became pregnant with twins, but her time away from the workforce meant she lost much of her clientele. She said the decision to start up a home business at her Woodlea home, while still juggling the needs and care of her five young children, is one that’s had plenty of challenges but has ultimately proved fruitful. “I was able to build a salon in my garden into the blueprints of our house,” Ms Arenas said “This streamlined the whole process and meant I could get things set up as soon as I moved in. Things started to fall into place when we moved and I began to realise this moment I’d been planning was truly going to be brought to life.”

Juggling the needs of her family while also building a business has been difficult at times, but Ms Arenas said it was all about finding balance. “It’s common, I think, to feel guilty for wanting to have a career when you’re a mother,” she said. “We often feel as though we should be spending every waking moment doing things for our kids. “We may be mothers, but we are also people with interests and aspirations that need to be nurtured as much as our little ones do.” Moving into a new estate has helped Ms Arenas establish a whole new client base for ‘Creatifingerz’ “There are a host of facebook pages and catalogues available to me through my community, which has allowed me to get my name out there again,” Ms Arenas said. Ewen McRae

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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.

Creedence tribute show Creedence Clearwater Survival is Australia’s premier Creedence Clearwater Revival and John Fogerty tribute show. With attention to detail, both instrumental and visual, the four members of Creedence Clearwater Survival will have audiences re-living a real CCR/Fogerty show. Performing at Tabcorp Park, 2 Ferris Road, Cobblebank, on Friday, March 27, from 9.30pm. ■ 8746 0600

Melton Table Tennis Melton Table Tennis provide fun and competition for all ages and standards of play. The club meets every Tuesday from 7pm at Squash Logic Melton, and every Thursday from 7pm at Caroline Springs Leisure Centre. ■ meltontabletennis@gmail.com

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Support group The Women’s Mental Health Support Group meets on Mondays from1-2.30pm, except for public holidays, at Melton South Community Centre on Exford Road. It is a friendly group in a relaxed non-judgmental setting and run by a qualified counsellor. ■ Val, 0418 667 150

Mums and bubs fitness A 45-minute exercise class designed to improve cardiovascular fitness, strength, tone and energy levels. Classes will vary from week to week but you can expect anything from HIIT to Pram Fitness and everything in between. All designed to have you feeling fit, toned and amazing. Come and workout in a safe and indoor environment. Every Thursday until March 26 at Caroline Springs Leisure Centre, 9-19 The Parade, Caroline Springs. Bookings essential. ■ 9747 5327

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The Melton Cancer Support Group meets at Melton Health, 195 Barries Road, Melton, on the second Tuesday of every month at 10.30am. They welcome members of the community, in a relaxed and friendly environment, who are all experiencing their journey whether as a cancer patient, carer, family or friend. ■ Leesa, 9743 5044 or mcsgroup@y7mail.com

The Melton Parkinson’s Support Group meets on the second Thursday of the month, 10.30am-12.30pm at Melton Health, 195 Barries Road, Melton. ■ 0409 186 576

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Get ready for kinder

Mayor’s Message

Cr Lara Carli With International Women’s Day fast approaching (8 March) it’s important to recognise and support the achievements and aspirations of women in our community. To mark this special occasion, Council is hosting a morning tea on 12 March at the Clock Tower Amphitheatre, Melton. It’s a free event with live performances, craft for the kids and complimentary coffee. Come along between 10am—12.30pm and celebrate this wonderful occasion. I was thrilled last week to officially open not one, but two multimillion-dollar children’s and community centres in two of our City’s fastest growing suburbs, Aintree and Fraser Rise. Timbertop Children’s and Community Centre features kindergarten and maternal and child health rooms, library kiosk and community kitchen. This $8.2 million facility received a $1.79 million

boost from the State Government through the Growing Suburbs Fund and Children’s Facilities Capital Program. Fraser Rise Children’s and Community Centre also features kindergarten and materal and child health rooms, plus occasional care and neighbourhood house services. This $8.8 million facility received $3.2 million in State funding. Premier Daniel Andrews attended the official opening of Fraser Rise Children’s and Community Centre last Wednesday, which is a true indication that these wonderful projects are not only exciting for their social and recreational benefits, but are also fantastic examples of what can be achieved when there’s a strong partnerships between Council, State Government and the community. Please contact me about Council issues on 0409 951 020, email: lara. carli@melton.vic.gov.au or at facebook.com/Cr.LaraCarli

Coburn Ward Is your child looking forward to all the excitement of becoming a kindergarten kid? During Kindergarten Readiness Month in March, Melton City Council and local kindergarten providers will run an open week and information sessions that will help young families make the leap into preschool education. The information sessions will help you determine if your child is ready for kinder and prepare them for a new learning environment. At the open evenings, you’ll also have the opportunity to meet kinder teachers and take a look at your preferred facility before selecting a kindergarten. APPLY FOR KINDER 2021

Cr Sophie Ramsey Investment in quality local sporting facilities has been a long standing priority for me, which is why I was thrilled when Council awarded the contract to construct the new, six-court sports stadium, in Cobblebank, at a Special Council Meeting last month.

INFORMATION SESSIONS Parents, book your place at an upcoming information session to have all your questions about kinder answered.

Melton Library & Learning Hub, Wednesday 11 March, 6.30pm

Caroline Springs Library & Learning Hub, Wednesday 18 March, 6.30pm

Bookings: melton.vic.gov.au/kinderready OPEN EVENINGS Pop in to your preferred facility on an open evening date – for all dates, times and locations, visit melton.vic.gov.au/kinderready

I’m proud to have been able to put forward this initiative, and can’t wait to see the kids using the stadium.

It will be located on the corner of Ferris and Bridge Roads, and will feature six indoor highball courts (including show court and seating); flexible meeting and social spaces; and kiosk and seating areas, and will commence construction next month.

Each year, on 8 March, we celebrate the aspirations and achievements of women all over the world, on International Women’s Day. This year, I’d like to take the opportunity to express my heartfelt appreciation to all the women who volunteer within our community. The value of your contributions cannot be measured, and the generosity of your spirit never underestimated. From my heart to yours, I say thank you for all you do.

This is the largest single project undertaken by Council, and I for one, cannot wait to see this outstanding initiative come to life. I have no doubt it

Don’t hesitate to contact me at sophie.ramsey@melton.vic.gov.au or on 0412 584 067. I’d love to hear your thoughts about Coburn Ward.

The $31 million, multipurpose stadium comes as the result of my initiative, and is something I have strongly advocated for over many years.

Applications for four-year-old kinder places will open on Wednesday 18 March.

will meet the high demand for facilities in our fast growing City, and will make a big difference to sporting groups in Melton and beyond.

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

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Darley has claimed its second Ballarat Cricket Association T20 title in three years with a strong win against Mt Clear on Saturday. The Lions capped off an undefeated season in the shortest form, with their best bowling and fielding performance of the season. Lions coach Brian Wheelahan said they had set themselves for the T20 competition and worked hard to get the victory. “It’s nice to get the win,” he said. “We have a big focus on the T20s and the way we field and we really pride ourselves on that. “It’s a testament to the boys that put the hard work in during the week and we’re so fortunate to have players that are strong in all formats of the game. “It’s a strength of ours.” The Lions didn’t have to look too far for motivation heading into the final. A poor performance on day one of their two-day match against Brown Hill on Saturday, left the side deflated so they spoke about making sure they stepped it up a level. “It was a blessing that we could come out and make amends from yesterday,” Wheelahan said. “Our batting was under par and Brown Hill bowled really well.” Wheelahan said they were thrilled with how the side responded on Sunday. Mt Clear, which was aiming for back-to-back T20 titles, won the toss and batted, making 7-120 from its 20 overs. Wheelahan said it was a strong performance with both the ball and in the field.

Spinner Hasitha Wickramasinghe took 2-11 to be the pick of the bowlers. Wheelahan said you could throw a blanket over the bowlers, with each one doing their jobs. The Lions got off to a flyer with the bat through Anthony Taylor and Danza Hyatt. Harry Killoran took over later in the innings, as they made the runs with 14 balls remaining. The Lions finished 4-112. Wheelahan said Wickramasinghe and Taylor, who made 34 off 19 balls, were the two standouts. The game marks the end of the season for star Hyatt, who left on Monday for international duties. While the Lions enjoyed their win, they know they still have unfinished business as they chase a second premiership. It starts Saturday as they look for victory on day two against Brown Hill in the first grade competition. The Lions managed just 144 with the bat on Saturday. Ryan Ali was almost a lone hand, scoring half his side’s runs. Just three players reached double figures. Brown Hill will resume at 1-12. Wheelahan said they were confident that they could still get the job done. No matter the result, the Lions have already claimed the minor premiership. “We move on and firmly back the playing group,” he said. “We’re never out of the game and if we play our best, we’ll see what happens.”

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SPORT Bulls put to the test ahead of McIntyre Cup finals Bacchus Marsh has the ideal lead-in to the Gisborne and District Cricket Association McIntyre Cup finals. With the top four decided, the Bulls get the chance to face another finals side, Diggers Rest Bulla in the final round of the season. Pending results, the two teams could face each other in the first week of the finals. Bulls captain-coach James Lidgett said he wanted this sort of game before finals. “I think it’s ideal playing hard, tough cricket,” he said. “Before all the real serious stuff happens. “It’s an ideal test against a tough side and I think the game is in the balance.” The Bulls won the toss and elected to bat. They made 8-201 off their 80 overs. Lidgett said both sides had their moments. “They bowled really well, particularly early on,” he said. “Towards the end we fought back and were able to post a really good score.” Lidgett, who was coming off a century,

top scored with 54. He said it wasn’t his best innings, facing some really good bowling. “It’s always good to contribute.” Lidgett said he would back his bowling attack to get the job done after a consistent season so far. He said he expected the game to go down to the wire. The Bulls will finish the regular season in either third or fourth, depending on the result and the outcome of Sunbury United’s game with Riddell. Lidgett said the Bulls were happy with how they had built into the season. “There’s always things to improve on, but you can’t falter anyone,” he said. “It’s been a tough season, a different style to the last couple of years, but we’ve executed it pretty well.” The two-time reigning premiers enter the finals in a different position to the last two seasons, when they’ve been red hot favourites before claiming the premiership.

This year, all the pressure is on Gisborne which is aiming to go through the regular season undefeated. Lidgett said they would approach finals the same way they have in previous seasons. “It does have a different feel to it,” he said. “There’s less pressure, but I still think we can win it. We’re not expected to win it, but I enjoy the challenge.” The Bulls currently have five of their seven teams sitting in finals positions, with Lidgett saying it will be a couple of exciting weeks for the club. “The club environment is thriving and we had people in the right spots in all the teams. It’s credit to those individuals.” In other McIntyre Cup matches, Gisborne has claimed first innings points against Woodend. Riddell made 9-144 against Sunbury United, while Romsey is 0-73 against St Anthony’s. Tara Murray

Lions finals dreams over By Tara Murray A disappointing all-round performance ended Melton’s Victorian Sub-District Cricket Association east-west season. Needing a win to ensure a finals spot, with three teams outside the top six trying to fight their way in, the Lions had a tough day out against Yarraville. The Lions were outplayed with both the bat and ball. Lions director of coaching Anthony Gale said it was probably one of their worst overall performances for the season. “Yarraville played some great cricket and out-played us,” he said. “It sums up our season, inconsistent. It probably shouldn’t have come down to the final game. “It was a disappointing finish for the lads.” Melton won the toss and elected to bat and were bowled out for 191 in the final over of the innings. Nathan Taylor top scored for the Lions with 68, while Ben MacRae made 34 at the top of the order. Gale said they didn’t think they had enough runs on the board. “The boys said the outfield was fantastic and it’s always a high scoring ground,” he said. “The boys said the wicket was really good and they thought we were 30-odd too short.” The total would prove no match for Yarraville which made the runs with ease, finishing 1-192, with four overs remaining. Matt Stead was the wicket-taker for the Lions. Gale said it was a combination of poor bowling and some really good batting. “The boys didn’t bowl as well as they had in the past. “They said only one ball went past the bat. They could have chased down another 60 runs. “We couldn’t build any pressure.” The loss resulted in the Lions going from fifth to eighth, finishing three points outside the top six. The Lions were docked three points on a protest earlier in the season. Those three points would have been enough to get them in the top six. Gale said it had been a really even season. “A lot of teams would have felt like they could be anywhere from fourth to 10th and it proved that way. “We’re disappointed with how the year went, a win on Saturday and we would have been one game from fourth.” Gale said the season wasn’t all negative ,with the development of some of their younger players. 14 MELTON & MOORABOOL STAR WEEKLY Tuesday, 3 March, 2020

Jason Hibbert hasn’t looked out of place in the top side. (Damjan Janevski) 205489_09

Adrian Monitto, in his second season in the first XI, has taken 18 wickets this season. Dylan Jobson made his first XI debut and became a key player throughout. Both are only 17. Jason Hibbert, another still playing under-17s, stepped into the first XI late in the season, with Gale saying he didn’t look out of

place. The Lions still have three sides in finals, their seconds, fifths and sixths. Their second side, which Gale is a part of, just snuck in after also losing in the final round. “It’s good to still have a couple of sides in finals.”

Bacchus Marsh skipper James Lidgett top scored on Saturday. (Shawn Smits) 205498_01

Dance Craze with upset win High-class mare Dance Craze was able to perform the near impossible and run past Tornado Valley to claim the Hygain Australian Trotting Grand Prix on a memorable Group 1 night for trainer Anton Golino and driver Glen Craven. The daughter of Muscle Hill’s triumph landed the second leg of an elite level double for Golino and Craven, which had earlier combined with Im Ready Jet in the IRT Australia Need For Speed Princess Final. Despite a couple of moves from rival runners, Dance Craze was able to keep her place in the one-one for much of the 2240m journey before unleashing a brilliant sprint in the home straight to charge past Tornado Valley, which had worked to the lead down the back straight the first time. The result, achieved in a mile rate of 1:58.2, ended the Andy Gath-trained star’s tilt at a third-straight Group 1 and added a third to the resume of Dance Craze. “She’s definitely special and credit to Anton to get her up for tonight,” Craven said. “Tonight she was able to get the good run. We were able to make a mid-race move when the speed slackened off and get the one-one again and that’s just the way she races best.” Golino will now ponder a trip overseas with the six-year-old, which has won 21 of 37 career starts. “I think she’s the right horse. We took her to New Zealand (in 2018) and she handled the trip really well. She was an unlucky third over there in the Jewels, but she honestly is a very, very easy horse. She takes care of herself and there’s no trick to her so that’s a big attribute, especially for a mare I guess. She’s fairly sensible,” Golino said. Im Ready Jet blitzed her rivals in the IRT Australia Need For Speed Princess Final (1720m) by close to 25m. The horse clocked a sizzling mile rate of 1:55.6 in beating Simone De Beauvoir and stablemate Imamaorijet. It was career win number six for Im Ready Jet and the second at the top level. Saturday night’s all-trotting card at Tabcorp Park Melton featured two other Group 1 contests and they were both won by champion reinsman Chris Alford. Tim O’Connor

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Strikers sign former A-League star Manny Muscat Manny Muscat has put retirement on the backburner for at least another season after signing with FV state league 4 west side Westside Strikers. Having played nearly 200 A-League games and representing Malta nine times, Muscat returned to Green Gully in the National Premier League last season to wind down his career. At the end of last season, Muscat decided to hang up the boots. But a few discussions with the Strikers â&#x20AC;&#x201C; a club not far from home â&#x20AC;&#x201C; has seen Muscat decide to continue his career. Strikers president Sam Raniolo said there had been a real buzz around the club with the signing of Muscat.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;It is great for the club,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;He had planned to retire due to having a young family and work commitments. â&#x20AC;&#x153;His brother Paul has played with us the last few years and we had a chat with him about playing for us. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This would be the only time that he would have the opportunity to play with his brother.â&#x20AC;? Raniolo said Muscat was still passionate about the sport and keen to take the opportunity to play with Paul. Their parents are regular on the sidelines at Strikers home games. Raniolo said they would use Muscat as the face of the club, as not many state league 4 clubs have the ability to sign someone with Muscatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s record.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll look to get him down to some of the junior games,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The boys want to learn off Manny. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s one of the reasons we got him, to learn from an experienced player like him.â&#x20AC;? The signing of Muscat caps off the clubâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s signings, which they hope will make them title contenders. Chris MacDonald has crossed from Altona City and Maksim Golijanin from Westgate are the other two big signings. The club has kept the same coaching group with Zoran Kitanovski again as head coach. Raniolo said they were looking to build on last year, their second senior season. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We got off to fairly bad start, but we finished the year off well, undefeated in our last nine

games, â&#x20AC;&#x153;We consolidated and this year with the signings we have, we want to be pushing for state league 3.â&#x20AC;? The Strikers got their FFA Cup campaign underway on Saturday with a win against Bell Park, 1-0. Manny Muscat was the goal scorer on debut. Spring Hills forfieted its match against Bunyip District. Meanwhile, in the A-League, Western United broke out of its goal scoring slump with a rampaging 6-2 win over Central Coast Mariners at GMHBA Stadium in Geelong on Sunday. Tara Murray

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VTCA Melton South Royals secured a finals spot with an outright victory against Bellbridge in the Victorian Turf Cricket Association division 5. Chasing 118 for victory, the Royals started the day at 2-20, but made the runs with ease finishing 5-237 with Zenith Wickremanayaka finishing unbeaten on 107. The Royals then sent Bellbridge back in, bowling them out for 87 to secure the full 10 points. Matt Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Brien took eight wickets, to take his total to 15 for the match. The Royals will face Sunbury in a semi final for a spot in the grand final.

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By Tara Murray North Western Titans held their nerve to record a victory in their first final against Geelong Baycats Blue on Saturday in Baseball Victoria Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s division 3 west. Despite playing in their first final, the Titans side was focused from the start. They jumped out of the blocks with seven runs in the first innings, before Geelong equalled the scores with seven of their own in the second innings. Both teams would have moments throughout, with the match decided in the final innings, with the Titans winning 16-15.

Titans president Danny Haymes said they were thrilled for the side. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was a great game of baseball from both sides,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They [Geelong] led for half the game and we fought back in the last innings of the day, scoring five runs. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Geelong had a player on second base to tie the game in the last â&#x20AC;Ś we played some crucial baseball, it was tense to be honest.â&#x20AC;? Haymes said the most pleasing thing was that they had shown that they had learnt from their losses in recent weeks. He said the group was able to handle the pressure and stay in the game when they were behind. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Geelong played their best game and they hit

the ball hard,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The girls learned from past mistakes and played smart baseball. The experiences on the field are paying off.â&#x20AC;? Haymes said it was a real team effort with everyone contributing. The Titans this week face Fitzroy Lions in a preliminary final, with a spot in the grand final on the line. The Lions lost to Sunshine Eagles 17-4 on Saturday. Haymes said they would go in with plenty of confidence to the preliminary final. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve beaten them twice and lost to them once,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The girls canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t wait and want to get back into training and focus on trying to make a grand final.â&#x20AC;?

Sydenham-Hillside claimed the minor premiership in Victorian Turf Cricket Association division 3. Facing Point Cook in a top of the table clash, the Storm bowled them out for 95 on day one. On Saturday, the Storm chased down the runs and took the points, after being bowled out for 136. Point Cook was 4-49 in its second innings. The Storm finished one point clear of Point Cook. The Storm will face West Newport in a semi final for a spot in the grand final. In division 4, Caroline Springs finished the season with a win, while Melton Centrals suffered a final round loss, to finish sixth and seventh respectively.

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