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Sunbury’s graze lands The annual kangaroo count has found a mob of about 500 kangaroos that call the paddocks on the outskirts of Sunbury home.

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School’s back in session

By Jessica Micallef School is oicially back in for Sunbury and Macedon Ranges students ater nearly two months of home learning.

Grade prep, one and two pupils and high school students in years 11 and 12 are this week walking through their classroom doors ater the state government earlier this month announced a gradual return to school, beginning May 26.

Salesian College Sunbury principal Mark Brockhus said the long-awaited return to classroom learning would be met with mixed feelings among students. “here will be quite a few students who miss the socialisation with friends and are relieved about coming back,” he said. “And there’s

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quite a few kids who have enjoyed the remote learning experience and the lack of distraction.

“Plus, there will be a bit of anxiety because we’ve been away for so long. But our preference is that kids are back with us because it’s all about relationships, supporting kids and being

together. It’s what we do best.”

About 400 year 11 and 12 students will return to the Sunbury college before the remaining 900 students come back on June 9.

Although Mr Brockhus said physical distancing was not necessary in the classroom, measures will be put in place in “high traic areas” across the school including locker bays, the canteen and corridors.

“We will be making sure students are aware they can’t be all bunched up together like they used to be,” he said. “Markers will be on the ground where kids can queue for the canteen.

“We will be having a limit to the total number of students inside the library.

“We will be vigilant with the way we manage pick-up and drop-of because we don’t want parents coming out of the car.”

Each staf member will be provided with their own four square metres of workspace and three separate tea rooms have been set up for staf. Cleaning measures across the school will also be enhanced and outdoor restrictions will be implemented across the college.

“Our basketball courts are oten busy so we are only allowing half the number of kids to be using that space at a time,” Mr Brockhus said.

“We want to be regularly cleaning throughout the day. It’s just for reassurance more than anything.”

Mr Brockhus said the school’s home learning system had worked “almost lawlessly” during what would have been a diicult and strange time for families. “I have never had more positive feedback from families than I have during the last six weeks,” he said.

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Councillor misconduct claim

By Laura Michell An allegation of misconduct has been made against a Hume councillor.

Hume council chief executive, Domenic Isola last week conirmed that the council had received a complaint about misconduct relating to a councillor.

Star Weekly understands the complaint relates to Meadow Valley ward councillor, Naim Kurt, who on Wednesday night announced he was taking a leave of absence from council as a result of “ongoing harassment by an individual”.

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“Council takes all allegations of misconduct seriously,” Mr Isola said in a statement. “he councillor is being asked to respond to the alleged misconduct.” he council did not answer questions about the nature of the complaint, when it was received or whether the complaint was made by a fellow councillor or a member of the public.

Mayor Carly Moore said the council was “following due process” to ensure the matter was “dealt with appropriately”.

“Our community rightfully expects and deserves only the highest level of conduct by its elected oicials,” she said.

In his statement, Cr Kurt, who was elected to council in 2016, said he notiied Mr Isola on Tuesday that he was taking a leave of absence for “at least the next month”.

“Over the past two months, myself and members of my family have been the victims of ongoing harassment by an individual,” the statement said.

“I irst referred this matter to police in mid-March this year and it remains an ongoing police matter. “his has been a deeply distressing time for myself and my family and has had a signiicant impact on my mental health. I am receiving professional help and support at this time.

“As the matter is currently before the police, I will not be making any further comments.

I would ask that my family and I are given privacy during this stressful period.

“I want to thank my family and friends for all the support that I have been receiving and I look forward to returning to council duties.”

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Career change reaps reward Andrew Jan has reached a new career goal. he Drummond resident received a $3000 Rheem Apprentice Plumber Grant for his commitment to the plumbing industry.

“I never thought in a million years I would actually win it,” Mr Jan said.

“I am really stoked to have that extra money for tools and education.” he 33-year-old is an apprentice for Macedon Ranges Plumbing and is studying a certiicate III and certiicate IV in plumbing services at Bendigo TAFE. Before starting his apprenticeship in

September, Mr Jan worked in the thoroughbred industry for about 11 years until deciding it was time for a change.

“I needed a change of scenery and also a job that provides a service so there is a stability in work,” Mr Jan said.

“Plumbing is an essential service and it’s a good way to go out and see some of the countryside, learn new skills and use my hands.

“I enjoy … problem-solving. No two jobs are the same. “ You are forever thinking and not a day

goes by where you don’t learn something new or pick up a new skill.”

Mr Jan is also a deputy group oicer for the Coliban Group of Fire Brigades and has been a member of the CFA for 18 years.

Earlier this year, he spent time ighting ires in New South Wales and Gippsland.

“I never even thought of applying for the scholarship. A couple of the trade school teachers at Bendigo TAFE suggested I apply, given my involvement with the ires,” he said.

he number of active coronavirus cases in Hume is third highest across the state.

According to the Department of Health and Human Services, there were 55 cases in Hume as of Sunday, seven of those cases were active.

In the Macedon Ranges, there was one new conirmed case last week, bringing the total number of cases to nine across the region. One case remains active.

In Victoria, there were 1603 conirmed COVID-19 cases, as of Sunday.

It comes as Premier Daniel Andrews announced a further wind back on some restrictions.

From June 1, libraries, youth centres and other community facilities will be able to open with no more than 20 people in a single area, plus those needed to operate the space.

Swimming pools can open with limits of 20 people and additional safety requirements in place.

Community sporting activities will be permitted with up to 20 people in undivided spaces, provided the sport is outdoors, non-competition, non-contact, and people are able to play 1.5 metres apart.

Weddings will be allowed 20 guests, plus the celebrant and couple – and up to 50 people will be allowed at a funerals.

Campgrounds and caravan parks will be re-opened – but not with communal facilities such as kitchens or bathrooms. he Premier said that if community transmission rates continue to remain low and testing rates continue to remain high, the government would look to further relax restrictions from June 22.

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When Isabelle Ruby Leha created a social media group to help people during the grocery panic-buying which occurred earlier this year, little did she know it would reach thousands in the community.

Ms Leha, of Wyndham Vale, said that on March 13, she made a Facebook post wishing for a “Pandemic of Kindness” ater witnessing the panic-buying at supermarkets, which let many people without staple food items.

She started the Grocery Swap Melbourne Facebook on March 15, with the idea of assisting people who had excess amounts of groceries to donate what they could spare to others in need.

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local residents,” Ms Leha said. “It quickly grew … and went viral overnight, accumulating hundreds and then thousands of amazingly generous members.”

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Club tees off at bans Golfers should be allowed back on to Victoria’s fairways for exercise, according to Goonawarra Golf Club chairman Hans van Pelt.

Earlier this month, the state government introduced new rules outlawing the sport and forcing clubs to shut their doors.

However, Victoria is the only state to introduce a ban on golf, with the sport able to continue on greens interstate, as long as social distancing regulations are followed.

Mr van Pelt said the Victorian ban had caused a lot of frustration among golfers.

He has called for the state government to reverse its decision.

“Golf is an outdoor activity that can be run in line with the isolation requirements,” he said.

Mr van Pelt said the golf club, like many other supporting organisations, had been impacted inancially by the coronavirus pandemic.

He said the club had stood down workers, with the bar, bistro and pro shop closed.

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the new measures, which came into efect on April 3, would support the community during the crisis. “hese are unprecedented times for council, our community and businesses,” she said.

“We are all in this together, supporting each other at this very challenging time.”

Ms Stork said the council also had existing measures to help residents, businesses and sporting clubs, including allowing suppliers to request earlier payments and enabling groups to request a waiver of their lease fees.

“We have been working on ways to reduce the pressure on our community, businesses

and sporting clubs. Please contact us so we can help,” she said. “We will also review our current budget to redirect funding to assist small business and our community groups in recovery. his will be an ongoing project – we are in this together, and for as long as necessary.” he new inancial measures are part of the council’s #InhisTogether campaign, which aims to support the wellbeing of the community by inding innovative ways to deliver services while council-run centres are closed.

“Already our itness staf at the Kyneton Toyota Sports & Aquatic Centre are sharing

videos to encourage people at home to keep moving and exercising,” Ms Stork said.

“You’ll start to see these initiatives rolling out in coming days and weeks, so keep an eye out for #InhisTogether across our social media channels and on our website.

“We encourage you to join the conversation by using the #InhisTogether on social media and help us spread the positive stories of residents, groups and businesses doing great things.”

Residents experiencing inancial diiculties are encouraged to contact council on 5422 0333 or via mrsc@mrsc.vic.gov.au

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By Laura Michell Financial support measures aimed at easing the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on Macedon Ranges residents, businesses and sporting clubs have been adopted by council. he new support measures included the suspension of late payment penalties on animal registrations until September 30; not charging interest on overdue rates or other payments until September 30; and ceasing debt collecting activities on unpaid rates until September 30.

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Golfers should be allowed back on to Victoria’s fairways for exercise, according to Goonawarra Golf Club chairman Hans van Pelt.

Earlier this month, the state government introduced new rules outlawing the sport and forcing clubs to shut their doors.

However, Victoria is the only state to introduce a ban on golf, with the sport able to continue on greens interstate, as long as social distancing regulations are followed.

Mr van Pelt said the Victorian ban had caused a lot of frustration among golfers.

He has called for the state government to reverse its decision.

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Mr van Pelt said the golf club, like many other supporting organisations,

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By Jessica Micallef Sunbury’s kangaroo population is lourishing, according to results of the annual kangaroo count.

Resident Robert Irvine, who has been part of the annual count for the past ive years, said about 500 roos have this year been spotted on the outskirts of Sunbury – up from 300 spotted in the irst year.

Mr Irvine has spent nearly two months, guided by four Melways reference maps of Sunbury, counting kangaroos.

“It [the count] started during the drought.

I was cycling to the Sunbury station … and a kangaroo overtook me,” Mr Irvine said.

“He was hopping into town … I had already heard that there were a lot of kangaroos and I started to think ‘why was that?’ “here were a lot of kangaroos coming into Sunbury because of the drought. Five years on, the numbers are similar.”

During this year’s count, Mr Irvine said he and half a dozen Sunbury residents spotted about 500 kangaroos in paddocks on the outskirts of town.

“We walked around the outskirts of Sunbury because there are endless paddocks,” he said. “his year in particular, because of the [COVID-19] lockdown, has been perfect because almost every second day I have been out walking around because there is nothing else to do.

“I have got to know the kangaroos almost by name. I see them again and again … the mobs in similar places moving around depending on the wind, the sunshine and the food.”

But Mr Irvine warned against getting up close to one of Australia’s favourite animals. “hey are not to be messed with. Do not think they are tame … just be careful,” he said.

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Victorian local government elections will go ahead in October, despite a push by the Municipal Association of Victoria to postpone elections until next year.

Residents will cast their votes for the October 24 elections via “safe and secure” postal votes ater the state’s chief health oicer Brett Sutton advised the state government it was safe for postal elections to proceed.

To ensure local elections are safe and adhere to social distancing requirements, longer candidate statements will be allowed in the Victorian Electoral Commission Voter Information packs and guidance will be available on suitable and safe campaigning methods.

Local Government Minister Adem Somyurek said 2020 marked the irst year that postal voting would be used across all Victorian councils.

“By making sure every vote is a postal vote, we’re ensuring this vital democratic process is conducted in a safe manner that also allows for the participation of more voters,” he said.

Earlier this month, MAV president Coral Ross called for the elections to be postponed for 12 months. She said a deferral was necessary with COVID-19 restrictions in place.

“Given the economic implications of coronavirus for councils, it is also critical that councils say focused on organisational recovery and future planning rather than election campaigning,” she said.

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COVID brings out NBN scammers

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Buyers snap up townhouses First-home buyers snapped up the lion’s share of one of Diggers Rest’s latest land releases. he second release of townhouses in AVID Property Group’s Bloomdale community sold out in seven days earlier this month, with the properties predominantly bought by buyers edging their way into the market. he second release of townhomes, dubbed the Blush Collection, follows the success of the developer’s irst release in October 2019 which cleared in 10 days.

One of the estate’s latest purchasers, Hayley Price, said it was the afordable price and inclusions that lead to her decision to purchase at Bloomdale. “his was the perfect irst purchase for me,” Ms Price said. “A townhouse was exactly what I wanted because I need something bigger than an apartment and was ater a backyard.”

AVID Property Group state general manager Peter Vlitas said the townhomes provided buyers with the opportunity to get their foot in the door of the property market.

“Since introducing townhomes to Bloomdale, we have seen them really take of with irst-home buyers who are looking for an afordable and spacious alternative to cramped apartments and high-maintenance traditional houses,” Mr Vlitas said.

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he operator of the National Broadband Network is urging Australians to be extra vigilant about their online security following a sharp increase in predatory scammers attempting to steal personal details and commit fraud. he COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in large numbers of people working, studying, shopping and socialising online.

But scammers are also increasing their eforts to steal people’s personal or inancial details.

NBN Co chief security oicer Darren Kane said scammers are using people’s reliance on connectivity at this time to mislead people into thinking that their NBN service will be disconnected if they do not provide a ‘technician’ with online access to their computer.

“It is important we do not become complacent when it comes to online security as scammers prey on human emotions, like fear and uncertainty, to trick people,” he said.

“With scammers increasing their eforts to use COVID-19 to steal people’s personal or inancial details, we are starting to see the emergence of NBN-related COVID-19 scams, so we are working with agencies like Scamwatch to continue to monitor the situation and alert the community.”

Mr Kane said there were a number of protocols households can put in place to avoid falling victim to a scam.

“Never give an unsolicited caller remote access to your computer or devices … or share any inancial information or personal details with someone they don’t know,” he said.

“It is important to not click on the links or attachments in suspicious emails and never respond to unsolicited messages.”

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Triple-0 calls drop during COVID Ambulance Victoria is urging people not to be afraid to call triple-0 in an emergency, following a signiicant drop in demand for paramedics as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Ambulance Victoria metropolitan regional director Chris James said that while people should be applauded for seeking help from their GP or pharmacist when they are unwell and don’t need an ambulance or hospital care, those in the community with pre-existing conditions should not let the pandemic deter them from calling for help.

“We are concerned, particularly for the elderly and those with pre-existing heart or respiratory conditions who may need us but aren’t calling triple-0,” Mr James said.

“We’ve seen around a 30 per cent decrease in call-outs in recent weeks and are concerned that members of the community may be frightened to call an ambulance for fear of COVID-19, or just don’t want to be a burden on us during a pandemic.

“If people have health concerns, such as an onset of shortness of breath, chest pains, facial

drooping or weakness, for example, they must dial triple-0.

“Every second counts when it comes to respiratory or cardiac conditions, or stroke.

If a patient doesn’t need a lights and sirens ambulance, we will ind the right care for that patient at that time.”

Mr James said Ambulance Victoria has been preparing for COVID-19 since mid-January and had enough ambulances and paramedics to meet demand.

“Our paramedics have the right equipment to

keep themselves and their patients safe from all types of infection, including COVID-19, as do our hospitals. Our ambulances and emergency departments are safe places to be,” he said.

Mr James also encouraged people to check in on elderly relatives, neighbours or friends via the phone and make sure they know that Ambulance Victoria is here for them. “he bottom line is, people with serious conditions need to call triple-0. here’s a time to be stoic, and it’s not during a health emergency. hat’s a time to call triple-0.”

Son digs deep Kamen Ogilvie rode 115 kilometres from Ballarat to Romsey at the weekend for a very special person. he Craigieburn resident’s epic cycling trip was to help raise money for his mum, whose New South Wales’ home burnt down on Easter Sunday.

His mum, who lived with Mr Ogilvie’s brother and his three-year-old son, was at the property’s farm when the ire broke out.

“My brother had just put his kid to sleep and he had fallen asleep as well,” Mr Ogilvie said. “he only reason he woke up was because a deodorant can popped of next to him.

“As the ire was burning, my mum could see it down in the paddocks where she was working.”

Mr Ogilvie said the ire had started in one of the chimneys and the lames spread throughout the house.

“It was a really old house, it was about 150 years old,” he said. “he house turned to

kindling pretty quick.”

Mr Ogilvie said his mum and his brother moved to Wandong, Victoria. But it was not the same.

To help his mum out, Mr Ogilvie set up a GoFundMe page and rode a push bike from Ballarat to Romsey with six of his closest mates from the East Sunbury Football Club.

“She lost absolutely everything in the ire – from childhood memories to all of her clothes,” he said. “She’s going through a pretty rough time at the moment.”

Mr Ogilvie has raised more than $2000 for him mum but is hoping to reach $10,000.

“We are thankful for the donations we have received from people. We understand what type of climate this is with people losing their jobs or losing multiple hours.

“It shows that people understand.”

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Cleaning ‘blitz’ creates jobs

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government’s $500 million Working for Victoria initiative to help create employment for people who have lost their jobs or been stood down as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.

Hume mayor Carly Moore said the cleaners will be working across Hume seven days a week for the next month.

“We welcomed the announcement from the Victorian government which is providing immediate jobs for residents whose employment has been impacted by COVID-19,” she said. “he cleaning blitz has a focus on keeping

The cleaning blitz has a focus on keeping the community safe - Carly Moore

High-touch surfaces across Hume will receive extra cleaning as part of a state government cleaning blitz. he government has created 1500 short-term cleaning positions across a four-week period at 10 regional and 26 suburban communities, including Hume.

Cleaners will wipe down external surfaces across the municipality such as street and park benches, handrails, door handles, traic light

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buttons, signs, poles, bicycle stands and bins.

Local retail centres, shopping strips and the exteriors of public toilets will also be cleaned to help build community conidence as the staged liting of COVID-19 restrictions begins. he cleaning blitz is part of the state

the community safe and is complementing our own cleaning regime in high traic areas.”

Jobs, Innovation and Trade Minister Martin Pakula said the statewide cleaning blitz provided immediate work and wages so locals can pay their bills while searching for more permanent positions.

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Upgrade to boost safety Gisborne motorists can look forward to a safer drive through one of the town’s “busiest” intersections.

Regional Roads Victoria has released a concept design for a new roundabout at the Melbourne and Kilmore roads intersection.

Insights gained during online and face-to-face community consultation inluenced the concept design for the new roundabout. he roundabout will feature an existing mature oak tree in the centre, with detailed landscaping plans currently being explored to ensure the new intersection serves as a itting town entrance for locals and visitors.

Improved street lighting and shared user paths at the intersection will also be implemented.

Regional Roads Victoria will now focus on inalising detailed designs for the roundabout.

Works to relocate water, gas and telecommunications surrounding the

intersection is expected to begin in summer, with roundabout construction scheduled for late 2021.

Macedon MP Mary-Anne homas said the $12.5 million upgrade will address concerns from locals about the intersection.

“We heard loud and clear from the community about the importance of improving visibility, traic low and pedestrian access at this intersection while retaining Gisborne’s village feel,” she said.

“As promised, we’re ixing Gisborne’s most diicult intersections and delivering vital road safety improvements right across the Macedon Ranges.”

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No chance to say goodbye Star Weekly reporter Esther Lauaki has returned home to New Zealand for a family emergency. Her dad died while she was in isolation under the country’s strict quarantine rules. his is her story.

Nothing could have prepared me for losing a parent – particularly in a pandemic.

From the safety of my Melbourne home earlier this year, I felt far removed from the heartbreaking news stories out of COVID-19 epicentres such as Europe and the US echoing the words “everybody dies alone”.

Until, on May 11, my wonderful dad Iakopo Lauaki died in an Auckland hospital ater a long battle with a rare blood cancer.

He wasn’t alone.

He slipped away peacefully with my mum and wife of 45 years, Faaiuga, by his side.

My family now knows well the sting, and sometimes cruelty, of COVID-19 restrictions in place to slow the spread of the virus. he universal rules in post-COVID countries, including New Zealand and Australia, stipulate that no visitors are permitted to hospitals and fewer than 10, if any at all, are allowed at funerals.

But doctors at the hospital made an exception allowing one visitor in my dad’s inal days.

My three siblings hadn’t seen my dad for weeks before he died.

Despite an application to the health ministry for early release from the mandatory 14 day lockdown in a government-managed hotel to be with my dad – I ultimately missed a inal goodbye too.

A day ater my dad died, 10 days into quarantine, my application for early release was approved on compassionate grounds and I was reunited with my family to plan and attend his funeral.

Planning within the restraints of COVID rules presents a unique set of challenges.

Traditional Samoan funerals are usually a week-long afair with hundreds of mourners exchanging gits of money, handmade mats and food.

Samoans grieve collectively with their loved ones and my father would have laid in state at our home where a steady stream of relatives could pay respects, sing hymns and tell stories.

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Esther and her dad Iakopo and, right, a live-stream of the service ensured others could attend online. (Pictures: Supplied)

stripped back to a single day and a simple service for 10 people. here was no wake or rituals and friends and family were able to say their goodbyes in pairs, by appointment, at the funeral home before the service.

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he chapel was sterilised before and ater the service and guests were signed in at the door.

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By Alesha Capone Yvonne Moon’s devotion to ovarian cancer research continues to inspire others, even ater her death. he family of the staunch fundraiser, who died in March at the age of 71, is determined to honour her legacy and complete one of her greatest missions – building a cancer wellness centre in the western suburbs.

“It will provide a service to all cancer suferers in a homely environment and ofer accommodation to country patients and their families,” Ms Moon’s daughter Leanne Wills said.

Following the death of her close friend to ovarian cancer in 1999, Ms Moon made it her mission to raise funds to raise awareness and research into the disease and the development of an early screening detection test.

With her husband Fred, Ms Moon founded a charitable trust called RoCan (Rotary Against Ovarian Cancer) in 2003.

She spoke at clubs, community groups and events to raise funds for RoCan, and organised dinners, fashion parades and annual bike rides, helping to raise about $1 million.

Donations from RoCan have funded research and equipment at he Royal Melbourne Hospital and he Olivia Newton-John Cancer Wellness and Research Centre.

Ms Moon received an Order of Australia medal in 2007 for her service to the community.

Ms Wills said that about three years ago, her mother realised there was a need for a Cancer Wellness Centre in the west. RoCan began raising funds to establish the centre, and in 2018 purchased land in Werribee for a future build.

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Cancer Wellness Centre. A musical CD created in Ms Moon’s memory, with vocals by western suburbs artist Arthur Gee, has been produced to help the cause.

“We encourage everyone to … turn my mum’s vision into a reality by purchasing a CD, making a donation or help in any way they can,” Ms Wills said.

“Mum was such an inspiration. She was funny and cheeky, loving, strong, brave.”

Ms Moon was the irst female president of the Rotary Club of Williamstown and was the club’s community services director for 18 years.

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Sports grounds reopen Life is slowly returning to normal across the Macedon Ranges as sports grounds across the region reopen.

Sports clubs can now train on any sport ground in groups of up to 10 people, with physical distancing requirements still in place.

Club changerooms and social rooms will remain closed, however any public toilets at reopened sports reserves will be made available.

Local parks will remain open for residents to gather in groups of 10 for recreation and exercise purposes, including bootcamps. he reopening of sports grounds follows the state government’s recent relaxation of COVID-19 lockdown rules, which include a lit on outdoor sport and recreational activity.

Playgrounds, public barbecues, skate parks, park benches and the Hanging Rock Reserve still remain closed to the public.

Many council facilities including, pools, gyms, council service desks in Romsey and Woodend, libraries, the Kyneton Museum, visitor information centres, council-owned community halls and the Gisborne and Kyneton administration centres also remain closed. he council will review current arrangements on June 1 or earlier on the advice of the state government. To keep up to date on the council’s service changes and closures, visit mrsc.vic.gov. au/coronavirus Jessica Micallef

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Lockdown eased he easing of restrictions and a glimpse of autumn sunshine was enough to bring Woodend residents out and about last week.

Star Weekly photographer Joe Mastroianni caught up with some of them.

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From little things, big things grow

By Tate Papworth he inner-west boasts a colourful history, much of which can be seen on the many quirky old buildings that have stood the test of time.

But as the area evolves, those buildings are becoming fewer in number.

Luckily, a Yarraville artist is on a mission to preserve as many as he can by creating miniature versions of them.

David Hourigan has been re-creating the landmarks in his workshop on a full-time basis for 18 months and said the spark came to him randomly.

“I used to build model kits as a kid, then one day I thought … why building a model spitire when I’ve never lown one,” he said. “So I want to make things that have relevance to me.

“It started of when I’d walk around my streets and come across a cool building.”

From there, Hourigan set to work.

“I start to take a lot of pictures of the building, I do lots of sketches and measure it all up,” he said. “hen I come back to the studio and scale it to a size that works for me.” he buildings recreated by Hourigan are by no means grand. he Yarraville Racing Pigeon Club, the Switch House in Station Road in Seddon and the Olympic Doughnuts van that was at Footscray station had all seen better days, but that’s what makes them interesting to Hourigan .

“Most of my work is small, insigniicant, decrepit buildings … I’m trying to capture them before they’re all gone,” he said. “It’s important to remember where we come from.” he process takes three to ive weeks and Hourigan builds every component from scratch with painstaking detail. “he pieces that take a lot of time are the things you don’t look at, like a water meter or

an NBN box bolted to a wall.

“Details make it come alive – rusty pipes and bits and pieces give it personality and stop it being a boring chunk of wall.”

Hourigan recently held an exhibition where he sold a number of pieces, leaving him a little overwhelmed. “he reaction to my work has been incredible. … I guess nostalgia is part of it, but there’s also a sense of wanting to capture all this before it goes,” he said.

“I had 10 pieces at the exhibition in March and it was good to sell a few of them … I thought it would be incredibly diicult to part with them, but I’m running out of room in my workshop.”

With his work gaining popularity, Hourigan said he’s been inundated with suggestions for his next piece. “here’s a massive list of possibilities and the list honestly keeps growing.

“I get lots of suggestions and I’ve got a few things in mind so we’ll have to wait and see.”

For more information visit the Instagram handle @davidhouriganartist.

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Life’s never bin better Putting the bins out has never looked so good.

Star Weekly put a call out on Facebook asking for photos of residents who have dressed up to take out their bins during the coronavirus pandemic.

We were overwhelmed with the response and loved seeing all your photos.

Sally Hanley said that she dressed up as a dinosaur to put out her bins.

Ms Hanley said her father passed away on March 1, when the pandemic started to hit home across the world.

“Since the irst of March, nothing has been right, the whole world is upside down, and people are freaking out,” she said.

“Two of my friends, who don’t know each other, saw the bin isolation page on Facebook and they challenged me to wear my T-Rex costume to put the bin out.”

Ms Hanley said her husband took photos of the occasion, while her daughter recorded it.

“I work in childcare … and I’m a student with Dynamic Performers Australia, so these days I’m not exactly shy, unlike in my younger years,” she said.

“I like to make people smile, and if I can help someone forget their troubles for just a moment, then me dressing as a T-Rex was totally worth it.”

Above, left to right: Eleven-year-old Belle, danced and dressed up as Carole Baskin from Tiger King; Emma, 22, putting out the bins; Olivia, 14, taking out the bins.

Above: Ashley Dedman was in costume as Where’s Wally.

Right: Sharon Cutajar donned some Darth Vader apparel.

Above: Dancer Anne MacKelvie, posted videos of herself doing salsa, merengue and rock ‘n’ roll with her bin.

Amanda and Darren Page, enjoyed a double-date night with their bins.

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By Alistair Kennedy, Marque Motoring

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Renault Koleos is a medium-large SUV that’s been on sale in Australia since 2008, with the current, second-generation, arriving in 2016.

Coming as it does from the Renault-Nissan Alliance, Koleos has a real multinational pedigree, designed in France with Japanese components and built at Renault’s Samsung factory in South Korea.

Renault Koleos sits on the same platform as the Nissan X-Trail and shares the 2.5-litre petrol engine and continuously variable transmission. Poor sales numbers have seen the previous diesel option dropped. he latest upgrade tagged MY2020 arrived in August 2019 and gave Koleos some exterior styling tweaks and improved comfort.

Life 2.5-litre petrol 2WD: $32,490 (CVT automatic) Zen 2.5-litre petrol 2WD: $35,990 (CVT automatic) Intens 2.5-litre petrol 2WD: $42,990 (CVT automatic) Intens 2.5-litre petrol AWD: $45,490 (CVT automatic)

Note: These prices do not include government or dealer delivery charges. Contact your local Renault dealer for drive-away prices.

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Interior Koleos only comes with ive seats unlike the X-Trail which has a third-row option.

Rear seat space is excellent in all dimensions and allows three adults to travel in reasonable comfort. With two rear passengers the central armrest can be folded to reveal drink holders.

Boot space with the rear seatbacks in place is 458 litres expanding to 1690 litres when they are folded.

The Renault Koleos seriously takes on rivals in interior space and safety. (Supplied)

Safety Koleos comes with a high level of standard equipment across the range including six airbags; ABS brakes with emergency brake assist and electronic brakeforce distribution; forward collision warning; autonomous emergency braking; electronic stability control; hill-start assist; lane departure warning; IsoFix child seat anchors; reversing camera; rear parking sensors; tyre pressure monitoring; height adjustable headlights; and front and rear foglights.

Koleos Zen adds front and side parking sensors; automatic ‘walk-away’ door locking

Power in all models comes from a 2.5-litre naturally-aspirated four-cylinder unit with peaks of 126kW at 6000 rpm and 226Nm at 4400 revs. Transmission is via an X-tronic continuously variable auto. .

Driving he Koleos’ front seats are spacious, and sot and comfortable. Added ground clearance of

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Renault Koleos is a conservative but handsome medium-large SUV that performs and drives well, plenty of family-friendly interior space and an excellent range of safety levels.

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Renault’s bold grille is highlighted by a large version of the brand’s distinctive diamond badge in the centre. he MY2020 Koleos can only be distinguished from its predecessor by new alloy wheels and bumpers along with LED foglamps. Our Intens AWD test vehicle came with an eye-catching new “Millesim Red” body colour as well as Intens some extra chrome features. Twin chrome exhaust pipes add a sort-of sporty touch.

the Koleos compared to many vehicles in this class may prove a bit of a hassle for some people when getting in and out. On a positive side, once you’re in there the view out is very good.

On the road Koleos is a capable enough vehicle with good, but unexciting, performance.

We found it needed a bit of urging to climb steepish hills without losing momentum.

Suspension is a little harsh and relatively irm without making the ride uncomfortable.

Steering is light and direct. Handling is good.

On the motorway Koleos cruises comfortably despite its fairly modest outputs and with enough pulling power to cope comfortably with the occasional hills.

Fuel consumption is listed at 8.3 litres per 100 kilometres for the Intens AWD. We averaged 10.3 L/100 km during our week-long test, acceptable enough for a fairly large SUV.

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