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There will be more for children to love about Swinburne Avenue Children’s Centre now that its $130,000 refurbishment has been completed. The Gisborne centre now boasts a new playground, a dry creek bed and a vegetable garden, all of which are designed to promote exploration, link existing play spaces and help children connect with the environment. Macedon MP Mary-Anne Thomas said high-quality early years education and care were vital to giving every child the best start in life. “We’re ensuring that children have access to early childhood services no matter where they live,” Ms Thomas said. “Investments like this will pay enormous dividends to local families in our community for years to come.” Swinburne Avenue is a two-room kindergarten that offers 112 four-year-old kindergarten places and 44 three-year-old places. The state government contributed $120,000 towards the centre’s upgrade with Macedon Ranges council contributing $10,000. JEMMA

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Footy’s female challenge By Esther Lauaki All but one sports oval in the Macedon Ranges will need upgrades to make them more female friendly for future generations, according to a new report. An audit of 80 facilities in the Goldfields region, including 11 in the Ranges and four in Hume, found most needed some level of improvement. The audit was part of the newly released draft AFL Goldfields Regional Strategy. The most urgent improvements required were found to be to player and umpire change rooms, as well as lighting for ovals and netball courts. “Over 80 per cent of the region’s home-and-away change rooms and 60 per cent

of umpire change rooms do not cater for female participants,” the report stated. It said investment in change room amenities was essential to cater for growing female participation in football and recognition of netball as a major sport in the region. The report cited a nearly 40 per cent increase in female football participation across the region in the past 12 months, including Ararat, Ballarat, Hume, Macedon Ranges, Melton, Mitchell and Moorabool. While only four per cent of all player numbers in the Goldfields region are female, the report stated that a one per cent increase in the next decade would mean an estimated 945 female players would require access to

female-friendly facilities. Macedon Football Club’s Tamara Collins starts as a junior coach at the club next year. Her daughter is one of a few girls who has played in the boys under 10 and 12 teams and will this year line up with the under 14s team. She says that her daughter has to share the boys change facilities or use the social club rooms where there are female toilets. “I’m really passionate about girls participation in football and I think that upgrades to facilities are a very positive move for the game. “My daughter has grown up with the boys and she is seen as a teammate and not just a girl … I think the club’s doing a great job of making girls feel included at the moment.”

But Ms Collins said the issue of growing participation in football “goes a bit deeper than providing changing rooms”. “It’s about having great female role models within the clubs and creating female leadership roles,” she said. The report made 26 recommendations and pinpointed issues that needed immediate planning and action, including a review of netball facilities and club structures to ensure club sustainability. The AFL Goldfields Regional Strategy is a collaborative effort by organisations including AFL Victoria, Netball Victoria and the 14 local government authorities comprising the AFLGoldfields region.

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Drugs, deception drive up crime By Esther Lauaki Drug offences and breaches of court orders were the big drivers behind the most recent spike in Sunbury’s crime rate. Data released by the Crime Statistics Agency last Thursday reveals 3111 offences were recorded in the year to September 30, up from 2672. There were 243 drug offences detected in Sunbury, up 5.2 per cent. Justice procedures, including breach of court

orders, soared from 271 to 489 cases over the same period – an 80.4 per cent jump. Deception related offences climbed 50.4 per cent, from 123 to 185. However, disorderly and offensive conduct offences dropped by 30.2 per cent, from 63 to 44, in the past year. Across Hume, the overall crime rate was up nearly 20 per cent. Western Metropolitan MP Bernie Finn, a Bulla resident, described the latest figures as “absolutely unacceptable”.

“I looked at the statistics and to say I was appalled is very much an understatement,” Mr Finn said. “In Bulla, for example, crime rose by a whopping 114.61 per cent over a 12-month period, which is horrifying. “What this tells us is that we need more police to patrol our streets and to protect our communities.” The Victoria Police website said there were more than 140 full-time police officers based in Hume in September.

The state government earlier this month announced a further $2 billion would be spent recruiting 2729 new frontline and specialist Victorian police across the next four years. Overall crime in the Macedon Ranges was up 15.8 per cent, from 2194 to 2607 total offences. Breaches of court orders rose from 253 to 510, arson climbed from 27 to 43 offences, while court procedures went up from 43 to 78 (81.4 per cent). Sexual offences went up, from 48 to 63 offences. Details: www.crimestatistics.vic.gov.au

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Eye trained on life’s finer details Behrend, an amateur photographer, said he is thrilled with the win, while judges Ben Goode, Esther Beaton and Michael Snedic remarked on the high calibre of his entry. “Kyle demonstrated the skill of a far more experienced photographer,” judge Snedic said. “The Hunt proves what an incredible eye he has for photography. “It was a special moment captured perfectly – great composition, timing and exposure … absolutely brilliant.”

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Lancefield photographer Kyle Behrend has a keen eye for the finer things in life. His focus on details, combined with his love of nature, have won him a share in $5000 as part of Nature Conservancy Australia’s annual photography competition. Now in its third year, this year’s competition attracted a record 16,120 entries capturing images of landscapes, water and wildlife. Behrend’s image, called The Hunt, was snapped while he was at Rottnest Island in Western Australia, and was overall winner in the awards wildlife category.

Almost 1000 kilometres of road verges have been slashed across the Macedon Ranges as council maintenance crews work to catch up with the season. Community safety manager Anne-Louise Lindner said slashing began later than usual this year to allow time for grass to dry out. “A wetter winter and spring has seen increased grass growth across the shire, and we needed to wait until the conditions were right … if we cut too early when the grass is still wet and thick, then the slashing is not as effective,” Ms Lindner said. Macedon Ranges shire has 1700 kilometers of council roads, up hill and down dale, making for a complex and resource-intensive network to manage, she said. Council’s slashing program targets high traffic roads near grasslands and town boundaries to prevent fires from starting on roadsides and to limit the spread if fire starts on a roadside. Macedon CFA captain Greg Snart said that lit cigarette butts continue to cause many roadside fires during summer. “They’re a problem every year,” captain Snart said. “We also see people who go out with their ride-on mowers and then hit a stone, which can also ignite a fire.” Ms Lindner advised residents living in high fire risk areas to ensure they prepare their properties well for the fire danger period, and that they have a written fire plan that they have practiced. VicRoads is responsible for roadside slashing on all arterial roads. Fire-ready information: www.cfa.vic. gov.au or mrsc.vic.gov.au/fire-ready

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Buyer beware: residents warn By Esther Lauaki

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A Sunbury couple has spent close to $3000 in the past nine months navigating Hume council’s permit application process in a bid to build a fence around their property. Donna and Alan James built their first home, on a “modest” block of land, in Rosenthal estate in December last year and began the permit process in April in their bid to build fences and a retaining wall. The James’ first application to Hume council was rejected by officers in June because of an “overlooking” issue – meaning that their home sits higher than their rear neighbour’s home because of the slope of their land. “I would never recommend to anyone to buy an undeveloped block of land like we did,” Mrs James said. “We bought a modest block to save money and have had to borrow $20,000 to build the retaining wall. “To sum it up, our retaining wall with fence breaches regulations – but if we don’t build a retaining wall and fence, we are breaching regulations. “The side neighbors have a small child, and we are very concerned about the safety, not to mention security, of the situation. This is not some pretty pergola or a shed – we have no fence and our soil is slowly washing away.” The couple was required to provide a revised set of drawings, which cost $2200, and a number of written permissions from neighbours and developers for their second application, which cost an additional $256. A Hume council spokeswoman said a permit was issued last week. “[The application] was rejected in the first instance because extra information was required and that caused some delays,” she said.

Sunbury and Macedon Ranges colleges are celebrating all their year 12 students with Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank scores yielding top results for many. Salesian College’s Sahil Balak scored an impressive 99.1 out of 100 – the highest in the region according to the college. The year 12 dux wants to study science at Monash University. Sahil took on a range of subjects, but he said he only started liking science in year 10, when chemistry and physics sparked his interest. “My father told me to just give science a go,” Sahil said. “I then became hooked.” Sahil said he was “really honoured” to be dux of Salesian College. Principal Mark Brockhus said the college is proud of all its students and their efforts this year. Gisborne Secondary College dux was Josh Anastasov who received an ATAR score of 96.85. Principal Andrew Robertson said he was the first male dux since 2010. Sunbury College principal Steven Smith said he was pleased with the combined academic results of his students, with Tayla Bradbury achieving a dux score of 89.85. Kyneton Secondary College dux Sasha Sciberras scored 95.15. MARK BROCKHUS AND SAHIL BALAK

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News Help us plan the shire’s future What are your aims and aspirations for the shire over the next four years? Tell us what’s important to you and help inform the new four year Council Plan. Visit mrsc.vic.gov.au/yoursay to share your thoughts.

Council wishes you a safe and happy holiday season and a prosperous New Year. Service centres in Kyneton, Gisborne, Romsey and Woodend will be closed from 12.30pm on Friday 23 December and will re-open on Tuesday 3 January. Bins will be collected as normal over the Christmas and New Year period, including public holidays on Monday 26 and Tuesday 27 December 2016. For service problems with garbage, recycling and green bins during this time, call Wheelie Waste on 1800 999 690. Council’s emergency after-hours contact number is 1300 656 577. For more information about other service changes during this time, visit mrsc.vic.gov.au/news

Spend your summer evenings with us Grab the snags, pack a picnic and spend your summer evenings at Hanging Rock. Throughout December, January and February, the Rock’s staying open until 8pm on Thursdays and Fridays. Normal entry fees apply. Visit mrsc.vic.gov.au/HangingRock for details.

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Mark of the man lives on Sebastiano Pitruzzello will be most remembered for his patience and his dogged work ethic. Mr Pitruzzello, 76, died on November 24 after a long battle with cancer. The well-loved Sunbury entrepreneur founded the Pitruzzello Estate olive grove and vineyard in 2010. He arrived in Australia from Italy with “nothing but a suitcase” in 1963, according to Olive Grove manager and friend Olga Sorgiovanni. “He was a generous and caring man who worked very hard for his family,” Ms Sorgiovanni said. The estate where he methodically planted 12,000 olive trees and 13,000 vines now yields more than 20,000 litres of olive oil a year.

The Pitruzzello name is also synonymous with prize-winning cheese. Mr Pitruzzello started the successful Pantalica Cheese Company in 1973. He was also a respected captain of industry and the proud bearer of a Knight Commander of the Italian Republic – an honour reserved for leading industrialists. Ms Sorgiovanni said he was equally proud of the gold medals he had achieved for his extra virgin olive oil that had pride of place at his cellar door. A Hume Business award for sustained business excellence was presented to Mr Pitruzzello at his bedside earlier this year. Mr Pitruzzello is survived by wife Lucia and children Biagio, Silvio and Antonella. Esther Lauaki

Have your say Council is inviting comments on a draft environmental management plan for Black Hill Reserve in Kyneton. To have your say, visit mrsc.vic.gov.au/yoursay and complete the online survey by Saturday 11 February 2017. You can also send a written submission to environment@mrsc.vic.gov.au or PO Box 151, Kyneton VIC 3444.

Events Horse racing at the Rock Celebrate New Year’s Day and Australia Day at Hanging Rock and enjoy the best in country horse racing, along with fun activities for the whole family. When: New Year’s Day races: Sunday 1 January Australia Day races: Thursday 26 January Where: Hanging Rock Reserve, South Rock Road, Woodend Info: Visit countryracing.com.au/hanging-rock or call 1300 139 402. Things to do during summer Make a day of it and explore our region’s natural wonders, enjoy fresh, local produce, cool off in a library or make waves at one of our aquatic centres or outdoor swimming pools. Info: Visit mrsc.vic.gov.au/events or like the Naturally Cool Facebook page, facebook.com/MacedonRangesNaturallyCool

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New faces a big lift for Sunbury SES There will be 10 extra pairs of hands at Sunbury State Emergency Service this summer. The service’s new recruits achieved their general rescue qualifications this month and will soon be able to assist with casualty handling, safety at operations, communications equipment, rope rescue systems and power tools. General rescue is the core qualification that all SES members across Victoria must complete before moving on to other qualifications, such as road crash rescue, search and rescue, and storm and flood response. Newly qualified member Matt Simmons said he was proud of the group’s achievements. “I joined to help people, and SES provide all the training and equipment to make sure that you can do just that,” Mr Simmons said. Unit controller Anthony White congratulated the recruits on their efforts. “The dedication and commitment required getting to this point in a new volunteer’s career with SES is significant,” he said. “Their efforts have resulted in allowing them to now better serve the community. “It’s our families and friends who provide much-needed support to allow us to do what we do – without their help and support, being a volunteer would be much more difficult.” Sunbury SES has about 60 operational and non-operational members serving Sunbury, Diggers Rest, Bulla and parts of Clarkefield and Toolern Vale.

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It’s great you want to get back to exercising, whether it’s running, cycling or tennis, all of these activities need to be progressed accordingly. Ensuring you gradually increase your exposure to sporting activity is vital to participating pain free while reaping the benefits of your hard work. As a simple rule, you want to start with a gentle version of your desired activity to ease yourself into it. Take running for example; before running you can start with walking for 30 minutes, then walk/run, before finally being able to run for 30 minutes. This can be progressed over a period of 4-6 weeks with the running intervals getting longer until the entire effort is a running one. The general rule with running and most other repetitive activities is to increase weekly distance OR speed/effort by 10% per week. This means if you increase your speed you shouldn’t run any further that week. This process is referred to as progressive overload, or simply exposing your body to a gradual increase in load rather than a sudden increase that often leads to injury.

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The gardens at Mount Macedon’s Duneira Estate were graced by acrobatic fairies as part of the estate’s family-friendly Christmas program. The theatrical event was aimed at getting young people to explore the gardens. Circus performers and actors delighted young children and their families, many of whom dressed up in fairy or elfin costumes in the spirit of the event. The annual Christmas carols in the gardens rounded out the night. Duneira director Jacqueline Ogeil says the event offered a “magical experience” for the community. “The children joined in on a magical and crazy journey to find the missing fairy dust,” Ms Ogeil said. “Parents enjoyed a picnic while their children were involved in the fairy show. It was a great way to relax in the busy lead-up to Christmas, with a picnic under a shady tree. “Children had a magical experience that captured their imaginations and at the same time encouraged them to experience the wonder and beauty of a historic garden.” Esther Lauaki

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Fawkner detectives are appealing for witnesses after allegations of an indecent act outside basketball courts on Lindwall Street, Sunbury on December 2. Investigators allege a 13-year-old boy was playing basketball with friends about 4.45pm when a man riding a bicycle approached the group and stopped behind a tree, where the man began performing an indecent act. The man is perceived to be Asian in appearance, aged between 50-60 years, 168cm tall with a solid build and was wearing a navy blue shirt, khaki pants with a straw hat on. Any information, please call Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000

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Town party unplugged Macedon families are invited to pack a picnic and get down to the park for a party. The inaugural community Christmas party is on tomorrow night (December 21) to celebrate the end of the school year, and ring in the festive season. Local bands will play all the Christmas favourites while Macedon Scouts will spread holiday cheer from behind the barbecue. There will also be plenty of children’s entertainment. Organiser Chris Finch, from the Macedon Villages volunteers, said while a block party on Victoria Street was originally

planned, the natural beauty of Ash Wednesday Park had won the inaugural staging rights. “We thought the event would bring all the residents of Macedon and Mt Macedon together to celebrate all that we enjoy about our towns, while celebrating the spirit of Christmas,” Mr Finch said. He said he hoped it would become an annual event. The Christmas party will be at Ash Wednesday Memorial Park in Smith Street, Macedon, from 5pm until 9pm.

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There’ll be no tolerance for burn-offs in the Macedon Ranges now that the fire danger period has started. That’s the warning from Country Fire Authority district two operations manager Trent McKinnon after a testy spring plagued by high winds and sudden heat waves. “Out-of-control burn-offs and unregistered burn-offs have been a major headache for brigades,” Mr McKinnon said. “Expect any fire you start to be fully investigated by police.” The Country Fire Authority declared the 2016-17 fire danger period for Macedon Ranges shire as of Monday morning, December 19. Lighting a fire in the open without a permit can bring a penalty of more than $21,600 and, or a 12 month jail term. Barbecues and fires must only be lit in properly constructed fireplaces. The use of incinerators, chainsaws, lawn mowers, welding/grinding equipment and machinery with an internal combustion/heat engine are permitted provided conditions are met. Farmers can find legal guidelines and practical advice at cfa.vic.gov.au/farming – this information is especially important for new farmers, bush block owners and hobby farmers. A total fire ban means no fires can be lit for that day unless there is a specific exemption or special permit issued. Information: www.cfa.vic.gov.au/can

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Pupils care and connect Youngsters at Goonawarra Primary School have been spreading the love for their community around and boosting their resilience at the same time. Grade 5 and 6 pupils completed eight community projects this year, including three buddy benches at the Sunbury school, a food drive to help local foodbanks and sending tables, chairs and school supplies to a school in Papua New Guinea. School chaplain Ben Smith says the projects helped the children to become more connected with the wider community. “Students in grade 5 and 6 at Goonawarra Primary School have this year been empowered to create and implement projects of community

service where they get to make a difference to other people in their local community,” Mr Smith said. “After students undertook a survey conducted by Resilient Youth Australia, it was discovered that areas that could best assist our students to improve their resilience were by improving their community connectedness and their mental health. “Research shows that a powerful way to increase the resilience and wellbeing of children is to empower them and give them a voice.” Students presented what they had learned during the projects at a special assembly. Esther Lauaki

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Tell me about your work with Sunbury Community Health? The aim of this role is to engage Aboriginal people in Sunbury, supporting them to create a sense of community that has been lacking in the past. I love my job, it is usually more fun than work. I’m fortunate that Sunbury Community Health support me and trust that, however odd my ideas may be, I know my community and what will work. We have, over the past three and a half years, had three large community events, we have had meals together, we have been fortunate to host a number of events involving Richard Frankland. Our most recent activity was a Koolin Balit-funded project that involved young Aboriginal people in Sunbury being taught how to write a script, act in, film and edit short films. They were taught by the Victorian College of the Arts and the Wilin Centre (Melbourne University). It culminated in a film festival called Short and Deadly films.

The Aboriginal community in Sunbury is a diverse mob … many work in professional roles, others are unemployed, some retired, a growing number of young people. Sunbury has the highest percentage of Aboriginal youth in Hume. It seems a small number, about 500, but the percentage of Sunbury’s population that is

Aboriginal is the same as the state percentage. What would you change about Sunbury? Sunbury has five of seven ceremonial rings in Victoria. I’d like to see more appreciation (and celebration) of the Aboriginal community.

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Darwin to Adelaide on a luxury train By John Huxley, via The Age Silhouetted against infinite blue skies and a dusty, red background, surrounded by old friends such as Bernie the Buffalo, Tin Shaker the Brahmin cow and Cecil the Mule, Tom Curtain climbs atop an old favourite, “Legend the Trick Horse”. From the centre of one of several stockyards – hung with boards bearing messages such as “You’re in cattle country… eat meat, you bastard” – he plays his guitar, banging out a few tracks from his award-winning album Smack Bang Bang. Earlier, he has held a big, predominantly townie audience, entranced as, before our eyes, he breaks in a wild horse with a mix of cajolery, gentle pushes and prods, rewards and, of course, whispers. Clearly, Legend is, in the words of celebrity chefs, “one I prepared earlier”: he and Tom make a moving double act. Or triple, if his attractive, hard-working cowgirl partner Annabel Mclarty is included. They, their animals – and, it seems, the noisy jets from the nearby Tindal air base – are all part of the Katherine Outback Experience. Like the alternative, “dreamtime” river cruise-walk, up the nearby Nitmiluk Gorge, the outback experience offers a glimpse of the slow-beating heart of Australia from a stopping train. The magnificent. The luxurious. The historic. The Ghan. Katherine is just the first stop on a memorable, three-night, four-day, 2979-kilometre trip from Darwin to Adelaide, on a 902-metre-long train that, in the course of a year, travels 369,000 kilometres, serves 585,000 meals and – a private interest – 23,000 cans of Coke. Throughout its trip, the train offers 330 or so guests not just a measure of ingeniously

engineered comfort, good company, cheerful service and fine dining, but a cultural, historical and, in the burning-hot, backblocks of Coober Pedy, an underground experience. As The Ghan guest brochure notes approvingly, famous travel writer and train

enthusiast Paul Theroux, author of The Great Railway Bazaar, once suggested, “our dreams often begin with a consciousness of exotic place names”. In Australia – described hereabouts by one guide as “the land beyond the horizon” – few

place names come more exotic than that of Coober Pedy, a name which comes from the local, Aboriginal term “kupa-piti”. It means, roughly, “boys in a hole”: possibly waterhole, or possibly a hole dug by those who have come in their tens of thousands in search

Sunbury increased its community health credentials today when Vineyard Medical Centre received a national award of accreditation, demonstrating its commitment to quality and safety within its practice. Vineyard Medical Centre received this important recognition from Australian General Practice Accreditation Limited (AGPAL), the leading not-for-profit provider of general practice accreditation services within Australia. AGPAL Chair Dr Richard Choong said accreditation shows the practice makes a significant investment and commitment to quality on a day-to-day basis, across all levels of the practice team. “Achieving accreditation is a major achievement for any practice and a clear demonstration that Vineyard Medical Centre is striving to improve their level of care to both patients and the community,” he said. “Practices seek accreditation because they want to do their best and view this as another step towards excellence in patient care.” To achieve accreditation, a practice team works over a 12 month period to implement the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) Standards for general practices, (the recognised national standard), which provides a template for quality care and risk management. The AGPAL accreditation program was developed to provide a range of minimum expectations for patients surrounding safety and care by assessing the practice environment and their processes. Accreditation was developed jointly by AGPAL and primary health organisations and peak bodies, including the Australian Medical Association (AMA). Areas of focus during an on-site assessment for accreditation include: ensuring vaccines are within their use-by-date and stored at the correct temperatures; that the practice equipment is clean and sterile; practice staff are up-to-date with their training; and the practice has emergency care available. Dr Choong said accreditation is attainable only through cooperation and communication between staff members. ”Everyone at the practice plays a valuable role in working to meet the RACGP Standards. It gives staff a real sense of pride to work in an accredited practice,” added Dr Choong. Vineyard Medical Centre proudly displays the AGPAL symbol for all their patients to see. “We want community members, nation-wide to know that their wellbeing is our priority. By choosing to attend an accredited practice, patients know they will get quality and safe care that meets the RACGP Standards.” The practice, located at 2-6 Sussex Court, Sunbury has special interest in providing optimal healthcare to their patients. With 11 GP’s, Allied Health, specialists, an onsite pharmacy, dentist and pathology rooms, patients are able to have most of their health needs attended to at one facility.

AGPAL is the leading not-for-profit provider in general practice accreditation services; for further information on AGPAL please visit www.agpal.com.au or free call 1300 362 111.

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of the elusive, starry blue opal upon which the fortunes of the town have wildly waxed and waned. There is a magic, too, in many of the evocative names of the places through which The Ghan travels. They include, from north to south, Muchaty, Illoquara, Coondambo, Pimba, Bookaloo, Hesso, Crystal Brook, Rocky River, Dry Creek. It was not until 2001 that The Ghan line was extended by 1420 kilometres to connect Alice Springs to Darwin, the guide explains as we rejoin the train to resume our trip south. That night, our first on board, we dine on such local delicacies as scallops, crocodile sausage, smoked duck and grilled barramundi, washed down by a wide choice of top, predominantly Australian wines. That night, too, we experience the deft way in which cabin seats and side tables, are replaced by drop-down beds. As all guests are warned in advance – especially in the main, gold class – space on The Ghan is at a premium. Bulky bags should be stowed elsewhere on the train. Waiters and waitresses, dressed in checkered black and white shirts, serve guests sitting at dazzling, wedding-white tables, from a menu including poached chicken and saffron shallots, followed by Thousand Guineas tenderloin and the chef’s selection of pavlova and chocolate brownies. The atmosphere is laid-back. Some guests are happy to sit around chatting to new-found friends. Some go, aptly, for a camel ride. Some inspect the old telegraph station and its fascinating museum pieces. Others dance away the night to the music of a local country singer or, best of all, enjoy the trip through the starry, starry skies by a local astronomer. It is a

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wonderful, memorable night. The next day, the last full day out on the rails, is spent exploring the long-anticipated Coober Pedy opal field. There is just so much to see and do. Lunch is taken in the Umoona Opal Mine and Museum. It’s underground, of course, in an abandoned tunnel. All too soon, we run out of time. But a short drive away, there are two more excursion treats, before we head back to The Ghan and enjoy the 882-kilometre home stretch to Adelaide. John Huxley was a guest of Tourism NT and The Ghan.

Top: Platinum service cabin bed. (Courtesy Great Southern Rail) Above: Lounge and dine in style. (Supplied)

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Slap on the sunscreen and slip on your hats – council’s outdoor pool season at Lancefield and Woodend is about to kick off for summer. Both outdoor pools will be open during the coming school holidays, from December 21 until January 29, on days when the temperature is above 24 degrees. Hours vary depending on the forecast. Check the website for details. ■ mrsc.vic.gov.au/outdoor-pools

To enter, click on the WIN tab at www. starweekly.com.au and follow the prompts. Entries close at 11.59pm on Thursday, December 22, and will be drawn the next day at 380 City Road, Southbank, 3006. Entrants must be over 18 years old and reside in Victoria. See our Competition Terms & Conditions for more details. All winners will be contacted direct by the prize supplier and within seven days of the winners being drawn.

The Boss is back

Snatch up the chance to see a music rock legend. Limited tickets are still available for Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band at Hanging Rock on Saturday, February 11. ■ www.hangingrockconcerts.com Join in all the fun at the New Year’s Day Races at Hanging Rock on January 1. Gates open 11am at the reserve. General admission tickets are $20, concession $15 and children under 16 get in free. ■ 1300 139 402

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There’s a free Christmas Day lunch with entertainment, presents and a scrumptious traditional spread at Kyneton town hall on December 25. Macedon Ranges council and Cobaw Community Health will host the lunch from 11.30am until 2pm. Council needs 20 volunteers to be ambassadors at the lunch, each assigned to a table to welcome guests before and during lunch,

Gift of Pollyphonics

Macedon Ranges choir Pollyphonics’ first recorded album is on sale now for Christmas. The Sanctuary album is a compilation of choral music that takes the listener on a journey through emotional landscapes, with touching performances from Pollyphonics choir members and soloists Dean Michael, Lauren Olney, Sue Yardley, and Amelia Reading. ■ pollychristie@bigpond.com and helping to set up and pack away. ■ 5422 0258

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NEW GISBORNE 82 Payne Road, 3438

Brad Teal: 9744 2555

Giborne Real Estate: 5428 8895

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Price: $849,000

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On about 4000 square metres, this elegant residence and landscaped surrounds allows one to enjoy the peace of rural life, yet the town centre is five minutes by car. A palette of taupes, white and sandstone, roman blinds on most (large) windows and lavishness of space underscore broad appeal. Living areas are a sprawling lounge room with wood heater, a theatre room, kids’ retreat and a wonderful attic rumpus room. The four big bedrooms include the large main with twin walk-in wardrobes and en suite with dual basins and a tub. The stylish kitchen has abundant white cupboards and Caesarstone benches. Bifolds open to a gable-roofed courtyard where steps in a stone retaining wall head up to the 15 x 7.5-metre shed. Extras include gas ducted heating, evaporative cooling, CCTV security, 6kW solar inverter system, 30,000-litre water tank and integrated double garage.

In a magnificent garden setting, this house on about 4.06 hectares, combines with horse shelters, great shedding, dams (plus town water) and pasturage to support a rural retreat lifestyle. A long, leafy driveway leads to the updated house, which has three bedrooms – the main with walk-through wardrobes and en suite. The main bathroom has a spa; the toilet is separate. Roomy living areas include an L-shaped lounge-dining room and a meals area, with the kitchen at the centre. A large rumpus room, with timber bar and split-system, connects with the meals zone, which has french doors to the three-sided verandah. The slate-floored kitchen has loads of white cabinetry, charcoal benchtops and stainless-steel mod cons. Pergolas are in the grounds where Mt Macedon views, a gorgeous pond, circular rose garden and other attractive plantings put on a fine show.

WOODEND 6 Quahlee Court, 3442

LANCEFIELD 34 Fagans Lane, 3435

RT Edgar: 5427 1222

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Price: $937,000

Private sale

This appealing abode has been tastefully decorated, with well-planned contemporary interior spaces and lovely plantings on its block of about 860 square metres, set in a tranquil cul de sac. It will tempt tree-changers and families alike, looking for a polished finish. Three of the four bedrooms (with wardrobes) share a smart bathroom with freestanding tub, while the main also has a built-in wardrobe plus an en suite (matching the larger version) with a lovely basin atop polished timber. The kitchen, within a large, light-filled living hub, has two-tone cabinetry, subway splashback tiles, polished timber benches and all the mod-cons. Double doors open to a timber deck looking out to a secure, spacious backyard with a great expanse of lawn to run and play. Gas ducted heating, abundant storage, quality fittings and a carport are other perks.

Country views in all directions make this fab 40.46-hectare property a standout. Land is well suited for horses, sheep, cattle or other critters, with five dams (two spring-fed), abundant tank water, potential for a bore and well-fenced paddocks. Set up for horse lovers, there’s a new shed for three stables, wash bay, horse float drive-through, with holding yards and potential for extra stables or feed storage. A large second Colorbond shed is ideal for garage, machinery or workshop. The house has charm, warmth and gentle elegance in its living-dining room (warmed with wood heater) with french doors to the wrap-around verandah. The kitchen has lots of cupboards and bench space, a wall oven, electric cooktop and dishwasher. Four bedrooms share a bathroom, and the laundry has a mudroom space and a second toilet. And a five-minute trip will have you in Lancefield.

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1792 ROMSEY ROAD, ROMSEY ATTENTION TRADIES, FAMILIES AND HORSELOVERS “T “TARR AW AWARR A” is an immaculate approx 3.75 acre set up, ideal for the tradesman and the home/horselover! The huge residence is approx 420SQM, with a shedding complex of approx 360SQM comprising a 4 vehicle garage with automatic roller doors, workshop and stable complex with direct access to the fully fenced paddocks. The home is four bedrooms, study and enormous living areas including family room, dining, lounge and a massive entertaining sunroom/games area ideal for multi-purpose functions. Fantastic opportunity for easy lifest lif yle, minutes to township and surrounding areas.

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1851 KILMORE LANCEFIELD ROAD, LANCEFIELD AN IMPECCABLE PROPERTY WITH THE WARM GLOW OF HOME On approx 35 acres of lush, rich pasture land, on a sealed road, five minutes from the Lancefield township centre, at the end of a sweeping tree-lined driveway is this beautifully renovated 1890s homestead. With Baltic pine flooring, double glazing, French doors, formal and infor inf mal living rooms, built in robes, ensuite, 4 bedrooms. Magnificent land - fully fenced into approx 11 paddocks, laneways and stables. Wonderfully efficient bore and water, water everywhere!. Just lovely in a picturesque setting.

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RENOVATED FAMILY FAVOURITE!

Sunbury, 349 Elizabeth Drive

FOR SALE $350,000 - $385,000

3 BED | 2 BATH | 1 STUDY Simply move the furniture in and enjoy this freshly renovated home within easy walking distance to multiple Schools and everything the township of Sunbury has to offfffer. On a great 650m2 approx block with side access and plenty of space for a shed out the back, you’ll be delighted at the options and further scope of this well located family home. The property comprises of 3 carpeted bedrooms plus study or 4th, BIR’s to all plus ensuite and dressing room to master plus there is a great sized family bathroom. Be greeted by a formal entrance through to the lounge and formal dining, all with beautiful polished timber flooring. Kitchen is light and bright and opens to a meals and family room with external access. A great sized laundry and plenty of storage throughout is an added bonus. Featuring renovated bathrooms and kitchen plus freshly painted and new flooring throughout. A great sized renovated family home that will be sure to please.

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Monegeetta, 61 Billabong Dve

FOR SALE $695,000- $735,000

3 BED | 2 BATH | 2 CAR | 1 STUDY Escape the hustle & bustle of suburban life to this lovely country oasis. Situated within easy commute to Melb CBD, Clarkefield Train Station & Sunbury centre. Relax in the comfortable & quality built JG King steel framed home with 9ft ceilings, encased with wrap around timber verandahs. 3 large bedrooms with BIR’s, master with WIR & ensuite including spa bath. Separate formal lounge, open plan kitchen/meals & family room. Timber kitchen with a DW, W gas cooktop & electric oven & W, overlooks the entertainment area. A large study/home office with French doors opening to the verandah, leads you to an informal entertainment area & fire pit. Outdoors includes a great shed/workshop capable of accommodating 3 cars & is fitted with its own shower,r,r W/C & hot water service. The kids will have a ball, they can go yabbying in the dam, collect eggs in the chook house, help grow & pick their own veggies in the extensive veggie patches, the choices are endless. There is water storage (over 15,000 Gallons), water from the dam services the gardens & outdoor taps. To T appreciate this family oasis, please call the listing agent today.

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2016

FROM ALL THE STAFF AT L.J. WHORLOW FIRST NATIONAL We look forward to working with you in 2017. Our office will be closed from Friday 23rd December 12pm & reopen on Tuesday 3rd January

For all enquires please call 9740 9000 SELLERS MARKET! With interest rates remaining low this is good news not only for the buyer but for the seller’s because it can often result in a quick sale with a higher sale price than you had expected.

SUNBURY 1/17a Cornish Street

RIDDELLS CREEK Lot 7, 675 Kilmore Road

FOR SALE $335,000 - $365,000

FOR SALE $438,000

3 BED | 1 BATH | 2 CAR

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ROMSEY 28 Reynolds Grove

ROMSEY 30 Reynolds Grove

FOR SALE $175,000 - $185,000

FOR SALE $190,000 - $198,000

1200M2 APPROX

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Agent Contacts:

33 Brantome St, Gisborne,Victoria, 3437

Jason Kennedy: 0417 383 235 Kelly McCarthy: 0429 340 507 Andrew Luxmoore: 0423 488 796

Ph: (03) 5428 2544 Fax: (03) 5428 2816

Our office will close at 1pm on Friday 23rd December and reopen Tuesday 3rd January 2017.

MERRY CHRISTMAS Wishing you a wonderful holiday season.

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“LIST OR SELL YOUR PROPERTY WITH KENNEDY & HUNT IN 2017 FOR YOUR CHANCE TO WIN $10,000 TRAVEL VOUCHER OR CASH” *All properties with a current Exclusive Sale Authority with Kennedy & Hunt Real Estate are eligible for entry. All new listings and sales during 2017 until Saturday 16th December 2017 will receive an entry.

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Mount Macedon 121 Alton Road

Private Sale

“Misty Acres”. Delightful property on 10 acres with magnificent views.

New Gisborne Unit 5/ 262 Station Road

Private Sale

Jonquil Cottage

Well positioned on 10 acres with uninterrupted views over Gisborne & beyond. This solid brick home comprises 4 beds, ensuite, bathroom, 2 living areas, study & spacious kitchen. Features integrated 2 car garage, shedding & detached studio. If you are seeking a lifestyle, views & tranquility ‘Misty Acres’ ticks all the boxes.

In the highly sought after “The Mews”, this lovely cottage offers 2 large bedrooms upstairs & central bathroom. On the ground floor the quality open plan kitchen & dining with northerly aspect accesses a private side yard & front patio under roof. Features separate lounge room including a built in entertainment unit, wc, storage, laundry single garage with rear roller door. Act fast, properties like this don’t last! laundry,

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“A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS!” Christmas is just around the corner and where has this year gone? As Christmas approaches it is time to reflect on the true meaning of Christmas and to remind ourselves of the importance of family and friends. Why do we have Christmas? What is it all about? The first Christmas was the birth of a baby boy. A refugee baby whose parents had fled from persecution and upon their arrival in Bethlehem found that the only accomodation was in a stable. There in the stable a baby was born - a baby who led a movement which, over 2000 years on still survives and that movement is called Christianity.

All town services are available including town gas, town water, sewage, internet, phone and a manmade road frontage. Make your dream a reality. Sealed Offfffers to:

Whether you believe in the Christmas story or not, this is nevertheless a time to gather as family together, r to r, catch up with friends and to remind ourselves that there are lonely people who have no family and may be far from home. A smile and a greeting can mean so much.

The Offi f ce of Chess Property ffi Consultants - no later than 5pm on 12 January 2017.

Amid the Christmas trees, the decorations, the gifts and the food - take a moment to check on the elderly in your neighbourhood; to spare a thought for the sick and the lonely and remember one of the teachings of that baby boy - “do unto others as you would have them do unto you!”

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W wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy We and Healthy 2017!

• Column supplied by Liz Dormontt. Liz is a director of Chess Property Consultants, based in Romsey. To contact Liz, phone 5429 5544 or check out their website at www.chessproperty.com.au

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Santa will commence on Christmas Eve, starting in the morning at the nursing homes and assisted living communities prior to traveling throughout the town at 12:30pm. Starting in Chessy Park and progressing through the township, keep an ear out for the sirens of our fire trucks that will be approximately 5 to 10 minutes ahead of the fire truck with Santa on board. The Gisborne CFA Facebook page will also have live updates as we move through the town. Residents living in the Rosehill and Gisborne Fields estates will have to meet Santa at pre-determined stop areas, Intersection of Gordon Blv and Morand St. Intersection of Toby Drv and Rothschild Rd. Unfortunately we are no longer able to stop at the Catholic Church at the completion of mass. For Further details, please keep an eye on the Gisborne CFA Website and Facebook page.

Santa will be travelling through the township of Kyneton on Sunday 18th December commencing at 9:00am. For full details including routes, maps, and live location updates please go to www.facebook.com/kynetoncfa

ROMSEY Santa will visit all the streets and roads in Romsey township on Friday 16th December, commencing at 4pm.

LANCEFIELD Santa will visit all the streets and roads in Lancefield township on Friday 16th December, commencing at 4pm.

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This year Santa will travel down all streets and roads in Riddells Creek and the out of town areas as usual on Christmas Eve, starting from 2:30pm. Kind regards & Merry Christmas and a safe and Happy New Year from RCFB

On Sunday 18th Dec Santa will travel through the streets of inner Carlsruhe starting at 10:00 & surrounding Carlsruhe areas at 10:30am

MACEDON Santa will commence on Christmas Eve at 2pm at Haig St & continue through Marshall Ave, Bellhouse St, McBean St, Bent St, Waterfalls Rd, Malangi Crt, Margaret St, Windsor St, Cable St, Green St, English St, Corkes Rd, Mt View Rd and Walgood Grove

WOODEND Santa will travel down all streets of Woodend on Christmas Eve from 2:00pm Santa will also stop at the following out of town locations: Calder Hwy & Donovanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Rd 2:10pm, Falloons Rd & Marsh Crt 2:20pm, Falloons & Ashbourne Roads 2:30pm, Boldistons & Ashbourne Roads 2:40pm, Ryans & Ashbourne Roads 2:50pm, Donalds Rd & Jason Drive 3pm, Donalds & Harpers Roads 3:20pm, Slatey Creek & Island Farm Roads 3:35pm, Truck Bay between Greig & Shannon Courts 3:45pm

TYLDEN Santa will travel through the streets of outer Tylden Saturday 17th December starting at 4:00pm & inner Tylden Sunday 18th starting at 4:00pm Please note: Whilst every effort is made by the volunteer members of each brigade to cover the maximum number of streets in each brigade area, it is not always possible to cover every street in every area, nor to acurately predict the estimated time of arrival at any location. Your understanding and patience is greatly appreciated. Weather & fire may impact any of the Santa schedules at short notice

John and staff wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a safe and Happy New Year We extend our thanks to all of those who have supported us this year and look forward to a fantastic 2017 We will be closed for the festive season from 11am on Friday 23 December 2016 and re-open at 9am on Wednesday 4 January 2017

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Sunbury United will become just the second club in Australia to host Soar Football Academy’s UK football trials. The trials, run under the watchful eyes of overseas’ coaches, managers and recruiters, is a big boost for the club. United vice-president Paul Di Blasi said they hope the trials will be an annual event and help build the club’s profile. He said 100 senior and 50 junior players will come from across Australia for the trials and a chance at $2000 in flights and accommodation to trial with an English Premier League club. “It’s great exposure for the club,” he said. “It’s something we’ve been working on for a while, and it means a lot. “The academy is run really well and has really good coaches.” The trials will include two days of training in all age groups, and include information sessions on what it takes to be a professional. Among the visitors will be Micky Adams, who has been a player and manager at EPL clubs, Manchester United Soccer Schools’ international head coach Robin Van Der Laan, former pro goalkeeper Mark Grew and current Premier League scout Anthony Williams. Di Blasi said local coaches and players alike will get the chance to learn from the coaches and recruiters. “On the middle day, there’s a two-hour experience for Sunbury players with the coaches,” he said.

SPORT Bombers mount winning raid on another T20 title Riddell’s reign as the Gisborne and District Cricket Association’s top T20 side continues with the Bombers winning the premier division title. The Bombers are a formidable team when it comes to the shorter format, having won the title last season after being runners-up the season before. On Tuesday night, they faced Sunbury in the premier division grand final. In the most even performance from the side across the four games they played in the competition, the Bombers posted 7-150. Cameron Moran, Matthew Darby, Daniel Fisk and Heath Wadden all scored 20 runs or more. In reply, the Bombers restricted Sunbury to 109.

Captain-coach Mick Allen and Matthew Livingstone took two wickets each. Allen said winning the toss was vital on a night tricky for batsmen. “Everyone contributed with the bat and it was the same with the ball,” he said. “There’s no real fielding restrictions in the competition, so you can cover the boundaries easily. We had to restrict them early on.” The Bombers’ pressure with the ball and in the field caused four run-outs, with Allen saying they were a key to getting the win. “If you don’t take those opportunities, you can let the game slip,” he said. Allen said Riddell had a side best suited to the short game. “We’ve got a lot of players who can do both

[bat and bowl] and can hit a long way, like we saw with Matthew Darby in one of the earlier games,” he said. Allen said he hoped the result would help build the confidence of the side heading into the second half of the season. The Bombers have at least two other T20 matches to come. As winners of the GDCA competition, they will play in the region’s Central Willow event in January. They are also through to the final eight of Regional Big Bash. Allen said they were keen to progress as far as possible in both. “The boys really enjoy T20,” he said. “ There’s only two games between us and playing at the

MCG [in the Regional Big Bash] and a lot of the guys have never played there. We’re taking it pretty serious.” Meanwhile, Wallan had a convincing win against Sunbury United in the GDCA’s district division grand final. United made 9-106, with Lance Watts (43) and Austin Young (17) the only batsmen to reach double figures. Russell Whittingham put on a display in Wallan’s innings, his 83 not out including seven fours and five sixes as the Magpies reached the target with nine wickets and four overs to spare. The Magpies finished on 1-107. Tara Murray

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Gisborne is well represented in the Central Highlands girl’s state championships sides, with six players named in the three teams. Molly Sparke, Georgia Kerr and Bianca Mackay are named in the under-18 team; Imogen Barlow and Georgia Paton are named in the under-16 squad and Bridget Barlow in the under-14 squad. Others in the squad include Lancefield’s Brianna Woodburn (under-18s), Romsey’s Kaitlynn Pateron (under-18s), Sunbury United’s Madeline Jones (under-16s) and Kara Gifford (under-14s), Kyneton’s Charli Copeland (under-14s) and East Sunbury’s Jessica Hourigan in the under-14 squad. The under-18 championships got under way last week.

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Adam Johnstone was the only batsman for Woodend to get going on Saturday.

Several Riddell District Netball League players have been selected in the ACU Sovereigns Victorian Netball League squads for next year. The Sovereigns named a combined championship and division 1 squad, which includes Riddell’s Cayley Armstrong, Macedon’s Janelle Birch and Chloe Wilson, Romsey’s Danielle Davidson and Lancefield’s Anica Shearer. Riddell’s Brianna DeHaas has been named in the development squad. Sunbury Lions Keara Fitzgerald is in the under-19 squad.

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Upsets create tight race By Tara Murray Ladder positions mattered little on Saturday, as the top three teams suffered losses in the Gisborne and District Cricket Association’s McIntyre Cup. Woodend remains in touch with the top three sides after Saturday’s results, which included Woodend defeating second-placed Gisborne. It was a tough day for the batsmen with Woodend’s skipper Adam Johnstone the only player to get going in his side’s total of 129. He made 54. After taking four wickets last round, Warren Else took 5-25 to help bowl Gisborne out for 108. Bacchus Marsh knocked off top side Sunbury with the highest score of the round in the top division. The Bulls managed to make 8-191 from their 40 overs, with openers Mili Sepala (40 runs) and Ian Spiteri (44 runs) the best of the

batsmen. Sunbury gave the target a push and was ahead of the necessary run rate, but the loss of wickets proved costly. Sunbury was bowled out for 173. A career high of 73 not out from Steven Jenkin and 49 from Kel McInnes weren’t enough, with little support from anyone else. Riddell did it with ease against Diggers Rest Bulla. The Burras struggled with the bat making just 127. Daniel Fisk took 3-31 and Jack Baker took 2-21 for the Bombers. Bomber skipper Mick Allen again showed why he’s the best batsman in the competition, making an unbeaten 78. In six innings so far this season, Allen averages 99.25, having hit two centuries and two 50s. He also has two 50s in T20 matches. Brendan Alger chipped in with an unbeaten 39 in the Bombers’ total of 0-131. The Bombers still had 16 overs in hand. In the other match, it was another one-sided affair, with Romsey making light work of Rupertswood. Rupertswood batsmen struggled

to get going with Joshua Smith the only batsman to make more than 16. He made 36 in the side’s total of 84. Romsey didn’t waste any time getting the runs, with nearly half the overs remaining. Romsey finished on 1-86. Despite the results, the top three remain unchanged with Sunbury on top ahead of Gisborne and Diggers Rest. Woodend sits fourth ahead of Bacchus Marsh, Romsey, Riddell and then Rupertswood. The B-grade competition couldn’t get much closer with three teams separated by 0.27 points heading into the Christmas break. Sunbury United slipped from first to third with a loss to Lancefield. The Tigers made 5-122 off their overs with skipper Luke Barker making 54 not out. United was bowled out for 108. Wallan went to the top of the ladder with victory against Ashfield. Macedon defeated East Sunbury to keep the pressure on the top three sides. Macedon is less then four points off top spot. All GDCA cricket resumes on January 7.

Bowls

Sunbury won a thrilling contest against Glenroy in Bowls Victorian Pennant division 1, section 1. Looking to be in touch with the top four heading into the Christmas break, Sunbury had an eight shot win, 79 (16)-71 (2). Mark Cowan, Carla Krizanic and Brad Janner skippered the winning rinks. Sunbury remains sixth on the ladder.

Netball

Reigning premiers Riddell are on the hunt for an A-grade netball coach for next year’s Riddell District Netball League season. Applications close January 31. To submit applications or for more information, contact Maxine at mcasson81@gmail.com or call 0488 685 994.

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