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Cuddle a cub A chance to get up close with one of Australia’s cutest national animals is coming next month. The Australian Dingo Foundation in Toolern Vale will hold a series of open days from July 4 to give people the chance to learn about the dingo, and cuddle and photograph this year’s cubs. Sanctuary supervisor Kevin Newman said it was an important part of the work they conduct all year. “We’re the largest dingo sanctuary in the world,” Mr Newman said. “We rescue them, and we also have a conservation breeding program that we run to maintain the purity of the species and also supply zoos and fauna parks. “Part of the socialisation training for the puppies is for them to meet as many people as possible, and this also acts as our major fundraiser each year. “It’s a lot of fun,” Mr Newman said. “We only have 20 people in each session … it’s a good chance for people to see one of Australia’s native animals up close.” The open days will run every weekend from July 4 until September 13 https://dingo-foundation.square.site The new dingo cubs. Inset: Kahlia Blake with Pumbah. (Pictures: Damjan Janevski) 209455

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Melton station boost By Ewen McRae Melton train station will receive a much-needed upgrade as part of a state government plan to kick-start the economy. A long neglected part of the train line, Melton station will share in more than $23 million to improve stations and stops on the public transport network. While the speciics of the upgrades for each station are still being inalised, Star Weekly understands they will include installation of better seating, upgraded

passenger information, toilet facilities and improvements to passenger accessibility. More undercover areas and Myki barriers to assist with commuter low are also expected. Melton MP Steve McGhie welcomed the funding announcement. He said the station had been one of the chief concerns of residents in recent years. “We heard what people were saying about the changes of the platforms and the condition of the station, and I’m pleased that the minister for public transport has listened,” Mr McGhie said.

“It’s great to have conirmation that there will be improvements at the station, because it is the busiest station along the line and this is much-needed for its users.” he upgrades will not be on the same scale as recent works at nearby stations in Rockbank and Bacchus Marsh, however a future electriication of the train line could lead to the station being upgraded further. Mr McGhie said he hoped works on the station would begin soon. “he sooner the better really,” he said. “We’re still working out the speciics, but I

would expect something to happen before the state budget later in the year. “his is a statewide infrastructure build born out of COVID-19, so I would expect works to start before the state budget later in the year.” Other works announced last week include $90.5 million for regional rail track maintenance, to upgrade and replace signalling, sleepers and ballast. he package also includes $62.6 million to enhance maintenance of V/Line and tram rolling stock to support ongoing operations.

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Lighting up our sports ovals By Ewen McRae Community sport is starting to return, and four clubs in Moorabool will ind training better than before, following the installation of new lighting. Recreation reserves in Bungaree, Dunnstown, Wallace and Gordon have all had four 30-metre light towers installed. Bungaree and Dunnstown lighting systems have been upgraded to 150 lux, and Gordon and Wallace have been upgraded to 100 lux. Councillors Tom Sullivan and Lawry Borgelt

said the upgrades were a great result for those people who used the reserves. “hese light upgrades provide greater opportunity for the community to use these community facilities,” Cr Sullivan said. “he grounds are predominantly used by the football clubs in winter and cricket clubs in summer, and the players at these clubs had been training at nights under pretty poor lighting conditions. “he lighting levels were non-uniform across the playing surfaces which impacted on player safety, and there was ground deterioration on

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the parts of the ovals that were adequately lit. “hese new light towers will light up the whole oval, providing a safer and bigger space for training and playing.” Cr Borgelt said clubs would now be able to use the grounds in evenings and in poor natural light for longer hours.

“One of the drawbacks of having a poorly lit oval was it limited the time players could train on it,” Cr Borgelt said. “hese new light towers can keep them on the track for longer.” Dunnstown and Bungaree Football Netball clubs made signiicant contributions to the project to get a higher standard of light, with the rest of the funding coming from council, and the state government’s Community Sports Infrastructure Loans Scheme. Work has taken place over the past few months to install the towers, which will now be aimed, tested and commissioned.

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Sewing for a cause Western suburbs volunteers have answered a call for help from the local health service. When Western Health put a call out for more surgical gowns to keep up with demand, a partnership between Melton council and Network West quickly assembled a team of volunteers to deliver some relief. he result was 50 hand-sewn gowns which were handed over to Western Health last week to be distributed to its surgical clinics. Council invited members of local sewing groups to participate, gathering a team of 15

volunteers who were instructed by sewing teacher Elizabeth Charlton at Stevenson House in Caroline Springs. he volunteers were also provided with sewing packs, which council purchased from a local business and safely delivered. Melton mayor Lara Carli said she was grateful to the volunteers who spent hours sewing the urgently-needed gowns. “he need for personal protective equipment has been high throughout the COVID-19 crisis and I’m pleased that

together, our dedicated volunteer sewers and council could help make a small diference,” Cr Carli said. “hese gowns will not only serve the surgeons who will wear them but their patients who rely on safe care and treatment. “his project is a wonderful example of the generosity within our community and I thank our volunteer sewers for their hard work and commitment.”

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Cases of COVID-19 across Melton and Moorabool continue to fall, but health experts are warning residents not to get complacent. Melton had just two active cases of the virus up to June 4, while Moorabool had no known cases of the virus. Moorabool has been among the least afected councils in the state, with just three cases since the virus irst became active in Victoria. As of hursday, there were 1678 cases statewide, 69 of those were active. here have been 177 cases acquired through community transmission and 19 people have died. Victoria’s chief health oicer, professor Brett Sutton, thanked residents for doing their part to slow the spread of the virus, but warned against complacency as movement restrictions continued to ease across the state. “hanks to Victorians playing their part, staying at home and getting tested – we have made some great progress in slowing the spread of coronavirus,” professor Sutton said. “Our low rate of community transmission means we have been able to ease some restrictions. “Although it’s tempting to rush out and book that weekend away or have your friends over, it is important that we use our common sense. “In all your activities, be considered, be cautious and stay safe. And if you don’t have to do it – don’t. “We need to continue to follow physical distancing rules and practice good hygiene.”

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A spotlight on sport It’s oten said sport is an Australian way of life, but what happens when that way of life is taken away? hat’s the question a a team of researchers at Victoria University is attempting to ind out. With sport cancelled during the COVID-19 pandemic, Professor Rochelle Eime and Hans Westerbeek are examining the activity levels of adults who normally play community sport. Sports included in the study are Australian rules football, bowls, cricket, golf, sailing, swimming, soccer and tennis. he team is conducting the study on subjects before, during and ater self-isolation restrictions are removed. he researchers will also survey participants to see how their general health and wellbeing is afected when

they are not involved in sport, and again, once they return to sport. Professor Eime said the COVID-19 pandemic is presenting a unique opportunity to provide scientiic evidence about how sport and physical activity contributes to the health and wellbeing of individuals and communities. “We expect to shine a spotlight on the broader contribution sport makes to community wellbeing and health,” she said. To participate in the research, visit: www. vu.edu.au/sport-participant (for people involved in organised sport) or www.vu.edu.au/ no-sport (for people not involved in organised sport).

Police have arrested and charged a 21-year-old female from Melton West, and a 16-year-old from Burnside Heights following an alleged affray in Hoppers Crossing. The pair were allegedly among a group of 40 youths who met at a carpark on Derrimut Road about 5.30pm on May 23 where an affray took place. A 17-year-old male later attended a hospital in Werribee with suspected stab wounds. Fifteen people have all been charged with affray, violent disorder and breaching directions from Victoria’s chief health oficer. The Burnside Heights teen has been remanded to appear at a children’s court at a later date, while the female was bailed to appear in court at a later date.

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Toxic soil plan: Council blocked By Ewen McRae Moorabool council says it is being blocked from consulting with the community over plans to bring contaminated soil to the region. he state government recently gave council access to technical documents in relation to a proposal from Maddingley Brown Coal to store and process spoil from the West Gate Tunnel Project. But MBC lawyers and the state government have refused a council request to publish the papers on its website for the community to respond.

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Council chief executive Derek Madden said the restrictions made it impossible for the community to be properly informed about the proposal. “Can it be considered consultation if council has not been provided with all of the key documents or provided with an adequate timeframe to respond?” Mr Madden said.

“he role of a council under the Local Government Act is to provide good governance in its municipal district for the beneit and wellbeing of the municipal community. Council has to engage with its community in a transparent way. “In this situation, we have been hindered so badly, that we cannot do our job properly.” he proposal, which would mean thousands of tonnes of contaminated soil being processed at Maddingley, has been opposed by the community because of concerns over what contaminants may be in the soil.

he council has repeatedly asked for access to technical reports from MBC. It was given access to the documents on May 20 and given 21 days to respond. A statement from council said it would require more time and asked the government to reconsider making the documents publicly available. “Council is calling on the government and the proponent to make the technical reports public or allow council to do so,” the statement said. “Council also needs more time to respond to government ater meaningful and informed consultation.”

Pioneer recognised A dedication to inclusion and togetherness has seen Melton’s Emily Attard recognised by Basketball Victoria at their annual awards. Ms Attard is the founder of Specialist Hoops, a weekly program that ofers basketball for locals living with a disability that has grown from just ive participants in 2018 to nearly 50 this year. Basketball Victoria last month named her their winner of the Contribution by a Female to Diversity and Inclusion award, describing her as “a beacon of positivity and encouragement”. “I was shocked when I found out,” Ms Attard said. “I just looked at my phone at one point and I had about 20 messages, so I was really surprised and honoured to win the award. “I always knew the program would grow, but I didn’t realise it would grow into what it is now. he impact the program has had on the lives of so many has been incredible and great to be a part of.

“It’s amazing to see our local program recognised on a state level. I’ve had calls from other groups in other parts of the state wanting advice on how to set up a program in their community, so that’s exciting.” While Specialist Hoops has been on hiatus since March due to COVID-19, Ms Attard and her team have ensured their tight-knit community of basketball enthusiasts has stayed connected ahead of a re-start later in the year. “We’ve set some challenges for our participants that they can do from home and video around, and that’s helped us all stay connected,” she said. “Our Friday Zoom sessions have been great to see everyone each week as well and bring some happiness into everyone’s houses, but we can’t wait till we can get back and start playing some basketball again.” Ewen McRae

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By Ewen McRae Shoppers at Woodgrove will be treated to a colourful display over the next two months, as a local artist unveils his latest work. he piece by Melton West artist Bryce Holywell is titled Flow State and charts his personal experience of overcoming mental health issues through meditative awareness, otherwise known as the low state. he piece was created in partnership with Woodgrove Shopping Centre and Melton council. Woodgrove manager Kylie Robertson said she hoped shoppers took the time to stop and soak up it’s message. “Without a doubt, this is a challenging period of time. “Holywell’s inspiring artwork centres around mental wellbeing and relaxation, which we hope will help to support and uplit the community during COVID-19,” Ms Robertson said. “As the need for physical distancing is rapidly changing the way we go about normal daily activities, the idea of bringing positive messages to the community is at an all-time high.” he artwork will display wellbeing messages, including ‘Together, we will be kind, reach out, and get through’ and ‘Choose kindness, for yourself, and others’. Melton mayor Lara Carli said it was great to bring art into the community while galleries were closed. “hese works are mesmerising to see and are a credit to the local creative talent that exists in the City of Melton,” Cr Carli said. “It’s an eye-catching reminder of the beauty, peace and joy that remains strong in our community, even at diicult times.” he artworks will be in place until July 31.

Moorabool libraries may be open again, but it’s not quite business as usual. Following the easing of lockdown restrictions across Victoria, the Bacchus Marsh Lerderderg Library and Ballan library opened their doors again last week, with ‘click and collect’ the new normal for those wanting to access their services. Library users must now reserve their book online and then call the library to arrange a suitable collection time. Mayor David Edwards said it was an exciting step in beginning the road to recovery, but it was important everyone stay vigilant when it comes to protecting ourselves and other each other against COVID-19. “It’s great we can once again begin to ofer this vital service to our community. Our community is doing an excellent job at slowing the spread of COVID-19,” Cr Edwards said. “While we are all excited to begin normality again, I want to stress that this is not a normal return to service. “We will be cleaning all items before and ater borrowing to ensure community safety, but we need community members to play their role too. We all have a responsibility to keep our community safe.” Home library services are still operating as normal. Ewen McRae Bryce Holywell and his artwork. (Damjan Janevski) 209427_04

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speciic exemptions for regional Victorians, but rather a rule of common sense. “Lower population density in the country

means that recreational activities in the bush have a much lower risk of spreading the virus and while obviously abiding by social distancing rules. “he ines [for breaching restrictions] should be based around the social distancing measures in place, not the activities. “If there are 30 people ishing on St Kilda pier, clearly that’s unacceptable. If there’s one bloke ishing alone on a lake in rural Victoria that the police happen to notice, there is no reason to hand out a ine.” She warned that people would quickly tire of being told how to live.

“If public messaging is confusing, the rules are inconsistent and some sections of the community feel as if they are being unfairly targeted, like law-abiding shooters, then some will become increasingly unhappy and less compliant.” “Our state government needs to beware of overreach when it comes to curtailing all individual freedoms and liberties. Locking people up in lats and houses will also have consequences. We need to continue to listen to experts, use common sense, and governments need to stop using the crisis to take more control over individuals’ lives.”

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‘Reckless’ Melton driver jailed By Ewen McRae A Melton man who steered his car into a policeman following a high speed pursuit has been sentenced to almost ive years jail. Andrew Hutchison pleaded guilty in the the County Court to recklessly exposing an emergency worker to risk by driving, damaging an emergency vehicle, recklessly causing injury, and dangerous driving, following an incident on the Great Ocean Road in 2018. he court heard that Hutchison was living at his parents house in Melton in November,

2018, along with his cousin who he had been in a relationship with that had just ended. His cousin said he was mentally fragile and she was concerned he was suicidal when he packed up in the middle of the night and let. She contacted Hutchison’s brother, who in turn contacted the police, and they tried to intercept him at Altona Cemetery. he court heard that Hutchison drove away from police at high speed, with a pursuit ensuing which included the police air wing. he chase led along the Westgate Freeway, through the suburbs of Geelong and towards

Anglesea before Hutchison doubled back, with police observing Hutchison driving on the wrong side of the road at times and estimated he was speeding at 134km/h. When oicers attempted to slow him down between Torquay and Geelong using throw sticks, vision from the air wing showed Hutchison veer towards one oicer and strike the car he was hiding behind. he impact threw the oicer through the air. He sustained a fracture to his foot and a inger as well as extensive bruising and abrasions. Judge Gerard Mullaly said the seriousness

of the ofence and the sustained nature of it merited a lengthy jail term. “Your recklessness in exposing a police oicer to danger by your driving is self-evidently grave,” Judge Mullaly said. “his was not a momentary period of poor driving or a spontaneous reaction to an unexpected set of circumstances. “I must send a clear message to others that if you drive as you did on that day, putting police at risk, and other road users, you will face certain imprisonment.” Hutchison was sentenced to four years and nine months prison.

School’s back Getting back to school has been a challenge for some, but students at Catholic Regional College Melton have relished the return to the classroom. he school welcomed back some students late last month, with more students set to return this week. Principal Marlene Jorgensen said while there were changes to how the school would run, getting back to some sort of normal was welcome. “here was quite a lot of planning that went into the transition, and in a way a lot more than the transition the other way into distance learning,” Ms Jorgensen said. “he students were really excited to get back into school, and the staf were as well. We did some student surveys and found that the group that missed face-to-face learning the most were our year 11 and 12s, so coming back to school has been very reassuring for them.”

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Airport prepares to ly again By Tate Papworth Melbourne Airport is preparing for passengers once again. he airport has resembled something of a ghost town in recent times with the COVID-19 pandemic bringing both international and domestic travel to an abrupt halt. In April, a little over 63,000 people passed through Melbourne Airport, representing a fall of 98 per cent compared to volumes in April 2019. he number was consistent across both

domestic and international travel. Melbourne Airport chief executive Lyell Strambi said it was a trying time for the industry. “Our numbers are the lowest they have been since the airport opened 50 years ago, which demonstrates the devastating impacts COVID-19 is having on air travel,” Mr Strambi said. “We’ve drastically reduced costs right across the airport to suit the current situation and we are positioned to see this out, but on April’s volumes it is well short.”

While there is no ixed date, the airport is looking to be ready for a July resumption of domestic travel. “Over the past few weeks we have been preparing the airport for a domestic re-start. here’s hand sanitiser units located in all terminals, physical distancing signage in busy areas like check-in and gate lounges, plus we’re installing disinfectant wipes in food courts and baggage reclaim. “We have implemented enhanced cleaning measures to help stop the spread of any virus, including frequently wiping down security

trays, lit buttons and hand rails, to name some of the focus areas.” International travel is still a way of, but Mr Strambi hoped that when it does re-open, the industry would bounce back. “We will continue to work with industry and government to do what is necessary to meet health requirements and restore passenger conidence to ly again,” he said. “We want to see people in the air again as soon as it is safe and we want to avoid anything that makes travel less eicient, less enjoyable or more expensive.”

Siblings pen irst books Josh said. While proud of their achievements, the pair said the post-publication process has been as diicult as getting the work published. “My book was published in September and it’s been a real learning curve,” Alyce said. “I put my own money into publishing it and learnt a lot from the experience, like doing my own ads, creating a website, inding venues for launch … all that. “I’d also taken the book to a lot of markets and was doing really well before COVID-19 came along, but I’m keen to pick up where I let of.” Details: www.alycehallauthor.com.au or www.joshhall.com.au/ Tate Papworth Authors Josh and Alyce Hall with their books. (Supplied)

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Two budding Hillside authors are turning their dreams into reality. Brother and sister Joshua and Alyce Hall have both recently published their irst books. Alyce’s book he Perfect Puppy, which follows the story of a puppy learning to embrace what others perceive as a law, is inspired by her real life German shepherd Logan. “When Logan was about two years old it was clear his loppy ear was never going to stand up. I loved it though, it made him unique, and I had this desire to write a children’s book, so the two came together,” she said. Joshua’s book, Liberate Me, is dystopian iction and follows the very diferent characters of Isaac, Colton, and Carl, who all live in the same broken piece of the world. “I had a basic idea that I wanted to do something around people living on freight trains and it snowballed from there. I’ve changed a few elements along the way and intend for at least one more book in the series,”

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In line with current advice from the State Government, Council is beginning to gradually reopen some of its services, including libraries, youth centres and some community facilities. Importantly, these services will look a little different due to a number of restrictions that remain in place. Libraries Melton and Caroline Springs Libraries are open for Click and Collect only (book pickup) with a limit of 20 visitors at a time. Please note there will be no access to public computers. Open: Mon – Fri 9am - 5pm, Sat 12pm - 4pm, Sun 1pm - 4pm.

Youth facilities Melton and Taylors Hill youth facilities are open for activities including: • One-on-one case management

for UTURN, YLP, mentoring and Reconnect projects • The Space: LGBIQT support

group, up to 10 participants • Iplay programs, up to 15

Maternal and Child Health If necessary, face-to-face services for infants aged 0 to 8 weeks old can be arranged. Otherwise, phone and video consultations will continue for these families and those of babies aged four months and over.

From 1 July, Council will accept all food scraps into the kerbside green bin including loose (not bagged) fruit and vegetable scraps, egg shells, meat, bones, offcuts and leftovers. This is in addition to the already accepted garden waste such as grass clippings, branches and weeds.

Melton Waves Melton Waves Leisure Centre has opened the 25 metre pool only with a limit of up to 20 people. Toilets are open but showers, change rooms and lockers remain closed.

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participants • DIY program, up to 15 participants • Structured drop-in programs,

up to 20 participants Please note there will be no access to public computers.

Community centres Stevenson House, Kurunjang Community Hub, and Timbertop, Botanica Springs and Bridge Road children’s and community centres are open with restrictions on programming and access. Groups must speak to a Council officer on 9747 5200 to arrange a booking.

Another project high on our advocacy agenda has been the Melton Hospital. A new survey released by the government last week is asking for your views on the sort of health care you would like to see locally.

Food scraps will soon be accepted into green bins in the City of Melton for the first time as part of a plan to help halve the amount of waste households send to landfill.

Open: Mon – Fri 10am - 4pm.

At all Council facilities, we are required to record visitors’ details. Visitors are also required to stay 1.5 metres away from others and practice safe hygiene.

You may have heard the exciting news that Melton Train Station will be upgraded. Last week, the Victorian Government announced that it would fund improvement works to ensure a more comfortable train journey. It’s fantastic news for Melton commuters and something that Council has long been advocating for. We’re very grateful to the government, and we look forward to learning more of the project details.

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I’d encourage you all to take this opportunity to have your say. Your feedback will help ensure a future hospital in Melton delivers the best possible care and services for our community. This survey is part of the government’s $2.4 million business case which is planning the range of services that would be delivered by a future Melton Hospital. The delivery of a local hospital still relies on the State Government securing land in Cobblebank and committing substantial funding, which Council continues to advocate for. To take the survey, visit engage.vic.gov.au/futurehealth-care-melton

Have your say on a future Melton Hospital

We have a number of online programs that continue to provide activities and entertainment to the community including crafts, cooking, exercise, and storytime.

We’re encouraging residents to share their views on a future Melton Hospital with the Victorian Government releasing a survey asking about the health care you and your family would like to see locally.

To see our online programs and stay up-to-date with changes to face-to-face Council services, visit facebook.com/cityofmelton or melton.vic.gov.au

It’s part of the government’s business case which is outlining what the facility could look like in terms of service provision, cost, and timeframes.

In order for this project to be delivered, the government will need to acquire land in Cobblebank and commit funding to construction which Council continues to advocate for. Your survey responses will help ensure a future hospital provides the services our community needs most. To take the survey, visit engage.vic. gov.au/future-health-care-melton (closes Monday 3 August, 9am).

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

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Celebrating women in council It’s been 100 years since Mary Rogers was elected to Richmond City Council, cementing her place in history as Victoria’s irst female councillor. Today, of the state’s 79 local councils, 35 have more than 40 per cent female councillors and there are 36 female mayors. Star Weekly talks to some of the women shaping the communities in the north and west. Cr Carly Moore

Cr Kim McAliney

Carly Moore hopes she is teaching girls across Hume that anything is possible. he irst-term councillor is Hume’s current mayor and the irst Hume councillor to be voted into the top job two years in a row. It’s an achievement Cr Moore is understandably very proud of. “It is a big achievement … I think it is a good endorsement from my fellow councillors that I am doing a good job,” she said. Cr Moore was irst elected to Hume council in October 2016. She ran for council on the advice of her sister, Casey Nunn, a former Hume mayor. “My sister … served for four years before me. She encouraged me to run and took me to a candidate information session,” Cr Moore said. “It was at that information session that I became serious about running for council. I can clearly remember looking around the room … really thinking about whether these other candidates could better represent me and my family.” Cr Moore said the 2016 council elections also came at a time when she was ready for a career change. Having worked as an accountant in inancial services in the city for a number of years before becoming self-employed, Cr Moore said she had reached a point where she was looking for something new. hese days, she continues to work part-time while juggling the role of mayor and mum to four school-aged children, who for the most part love that their mum is mayor. “It’s been an amazing experience,” Cr Moore said, “I genuinely love it.” While Cr Moore said she has many “fond memories” from the past four years, her favourite experiences on council have involved

Wyndham Cr Kim McAliney says she is passionate about giving everyone, regardless of their gender or socio-economic background, equal access to decision-making opportunities in their community. Cr McAliney, who resigned last week, served on Wyndham council for a total of 11 years, including twice as mayor and once as deputy mayor. “When I was irst elected, I was thrilled, and honoured to be given the opportunity to not only make a diference – but be the diference – to be a leader, an inspiration to women – to show what was possible with determination, persistence, tenacity and the willingness to pursue your dreams even with a young family,” she said. Cr McAliney was recently nominated by members of the Ministries of the Women’s Round Table, which is chaired by the Minister for Local Government, to sit on the Gender Parity in Local Government committee. “As a councillor there are challenges,” she said. “It’s a political environment, however you need to remember why you are there – to serve the people. “It’s an opportunity to develop and learn new skills and you can make a real diference.” Cr McAliney said she was proud to see Wyndham council endorse its Towards Equality Policy Statement and Action Plan earlier this year. “We have come a long way, no doubt, but there is still a way to go,” she said. “It is disappointing that in 160 years, only six female mayors have been elected in Wyndham. “I hope to see an increase in the number of women, and candidates from diverse backgrounds stand for election and be represented.” Cr McAliney said that aside from her council duties, she had spent 20 years as a cadet with the St Johns Ambulance Brigade. his aligns well with her role as Wyndham council’s safer communities portfolio holder. “Over the years, I have built close working partnerships with emergency services personnel from our local police force, SES, Coast Guard, Ambulance Vic and to the CFA,” she said. “I have immense respect and gratitude for our front-line responders, who all do a fantastic job in diicult circumstances – oten responding, assisting and helping the most vulnerable in our society.”

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her family. She is also proud of the example she is setting for her daughters and young girls across the municipality. Cr Moore said she loves to tell girls that they could grow up to be mayor too. “It makes little girls’ eyes sparkle and makes

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Macedon Ranges council Macedon Ranges mayor Janet Pearce may have only been in council for four years, but she says the experience has been a “huge learning curve”. Cr Pearce was elected to council in 2016 and has spent her time listening to local residents’ stories and attending community events across the region. But her involvement within the community 12 MELTON & MOORABOOL STAR WEEKLY Tuesday, 9 June, 2020

goes back far further than that. Spending time in the community that she calls home was one of the reasons she decided to pursue a career in local council. “I have always been very active in volunteering and have met such a diverse range of people over the years,” she said. “I realised that passionate, supported and resilient communities can achieve amazing things and are such an asset. “My children have grown up, attended school here and have been involved in many

them think anything is possible. “I love it!” Cr Moore said any women thinking about running in this year’s election should “absolutely go for it”, adding that being a councillor ofers great lexibility and the chance to really “add value” to your community.

groups. My husband and I are involved in a small business in the shire. “I felt I could relate to many aspects of living in the shire and the community and I could contribute in many ways.” To better understand the Macedon Ranges and it’s locals as a councillor, Cr Pearce spent her irst two years in council attending as many local events and visiting community groups. She put her hand up as a mayoral candidate during the 2018 election and was voted in by her fellow councillors. She was re-elected as mayor in October last year. While the role of the mayor is all about “greater responsibilities” and becoming “more deeply involved” according to Cr Pearce, she says the role is not without its challenges. “I had always promised I would commit 100 per cent to the role,” she said. “At times it is challenging to reach and engage with everyone and people have diferent opinions, but in the end you make the decision you believe is best for the whole community and the shire. “You really are learning every day.” Females represent more than half of the Macedon Ranges councillors, including deputy mayor Mandi Mees. Cr Pearce is hoping the female representation among her council inspires other women to take up positions in local government. “It is important to have equality and diversity in representation of the community,” she said. “We need more women to get involved, to take that step forward and to believe in themselves that they can make a diference. “Being a councillor is one of the most fulilling opportunities available to residents.”

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Maribyrnong council Making a diference at a grassroots level and being a role-model for other women have sustained Maribyrnong mayor Sarah Carter’s love of serving in local government for more than a decade. Before becoming a councillor she worked as a communications oicer at Hume council. Seeing the excitement of local young people at the opening of the Hume Global Learning Centre in Broadmeadows, Cr Carter understood the direct diference local government can make in the lives of residents. “I remember the naysayers saying the kids aren’t going to turn up, it’s Broadmeadows, but when the learning centre opened there was a queue out the door,” she said. “It was something that really struck me about the capacity to engage at this level.” Cr Carter soon moved to the west and decided to dip her toe into local politics, feeling

like “a ish out of water” at irst. She has now spent three terms and 12 years on council,and is the city’s current mayor, the second time she has held the role. Come the November elections at the end of this year, she plans to throw her hat back into the ring and seek a fourth term as a councillor. “I think it is the people that keeps me coming back,” she said. “We really have a special community here in the west, there are so many wonderful people and it just remains a real privilege to be able to serve them.” he rapid growth of Footscray in particular, but Maribyrnong generally, brings with it challenges and opportunities, according to Cr Carter. “One of the things I want to see get of the ground is the ‘NeXT project’, the Footscray library redevelopment that is a personal passion project of mine because I would love to see a performing arts centre here,” she said.

“I think it’s ambitious, but I think now is the time to be really ambitious while we have caught the attention of state and federal governments.” Cr Carter said she is mindful of her role as a woman in a leadership position and she hopes this inluences more women from a range of backgrounds to consider representing their community via local government. “his term, ive out of the seven councillors are women which is great, but I think more work has to be done to get into the CALD communities to identify emerging leaders,” she said. “I want to promote the opportunities they can take and contributions they can make.” Cr Carter said not only does better representation improve the situation for women, but makes for a better society. “he more diversity we have around a table the better the outcomes … everyone wins.”

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Melton mayor Lara Carli has always wanted to serve the community. For much of the past two decades, Cr Carli has been involved in local government, irst as a young councillor in Whittlesea, and now coming to the end of her second term in Melton. It is a passion that stems back to her youth. “I grew up in a family where, at the dinner table, we would discuss community and world events,” Cr Carli said. “I became well aware of social justice at a very early age, so getting into politics seemed a natural choice for me. “I wanted to serve and give to others in a way that was not only meaningful but also have a long-lasting legacy for the community.” Ater attending her irst council meeting at a young age, Cr Carli made her irst steps into local government in 2003 when she was elected to Whittlesea council at just 24, juggling the demands of an 8-month-old child with her council responsibilities. Just a year later she was elected as mayor, making her the irst female to hold that position in the 130-year history of the council. When her family relocated to Melton, it was not long before she returned to local government, elected to Melton council in 2012 and 2016. “I love what I do, and it’s so rewarding to be part of the decision-making process that has the potential to positively impact the lives of thousands of people, not only now but for

he majority of Brimbank councillors are women, including the leadership positions of mayor and deputy mayor. Mayor Georgina Papafotiou said her family was a major reason behind her decision to enter local politics. “Brimbank is my home, and I have lived here for over 40 years. I was motivated to run for council by my drive to make a diference in my community and to celebrate its successes,” she said. “I would also attribute this interest to my family background where my parents represented the Greek community and were actively involved in many community activities. his ignited a passion in me to serve the community in various forms throughout my career in education, and through volunteering on a lot of local committees.” She said the number of women on the council was a credit to the municipality. “Brimbank is one of only four municipalities in Victoria (alongside Darebin City Council, Macedon Ranges Shire Council and Yarra City Council) to have a majority of female councillors as well as a female mayor, deputy mayor and CEO,” she said. “In Brimbank, seven of our 11 elected councillors – or just over 60 per cent – are female. I was extremely pleased to see so many women voted into our council.” She said a large array of women can only be beneicial. “Women have a wealth of unique knowledge, experience, expertise and perspectives that they can bring to roles in council – either as councillors or in senior leadership positions. “Female participation in local government is improving, but still far too slow, in my opinion. I believe promoting more gender equality will help encourage more women to stand for oice.” Deputy mayor Cr Kim hien Truong echoed her sentiments, but said the wheel is slowly turning. “here have certainly been some challenges along the way,” Cr Truong said. “Gender equality is important for the whole community, and it is not only a women’s issue – we know that communities thrive in a society where men and women are treated equally.”

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generations to come,” Cr Carli said. “here will always be those in the community that support diferent views from myself or council, but I’m always very proud when our council is united and strives to achieve the very best for our residents. “One of my proudest moments was being part of the community campaign for a Melton Hospital, and what we achieved out of that working together with the state government has been fantastic to see.”

Cr Colleen Gates

Hobsons Bay council A desire to improve the relationship between council and community led to Hobsons Bay mayor Colleen Gates entering local government 18 years ago. She has been a councillor since 2012, served as mayor twice in 2014-15 and 2019-20, and as deputy mayor in 2013-14 and in 2016-17. Cr Gates has a strong interest in the environment and enhancing public open space. She is a qualiied environmental professional

with vast experience in contaminated land clean-up, pollution prevention, environmental compliance and waste management. Cr Gates’ greatest achievement in local government was seeing the former Laverton Primary School site on Epsom Street transformed into a modern, inclusive community park, which involved extensive community consultation. “Ater years of advocating to the state government to give the Epsom Street school site back to the community, council was able to purchase the site in 2014 and last year the

With 2020 marking 100 years of women being elected into local government, Cr Carli said it would be great to see more women involved at council. “I’m always looking for an opportunity to encourage more women to be involved with council, and particularly the youth in our community,” she said. “It’s deinitely easier now for women to enter local government than when I was irst elected, and I believe the inequality in local government is largely gone.”

community celebrated the opening of the new park, formally named Curlew Community Park,” she said. “I was incredibly proud to see one hectare of unused space become a vibrant community hive of activity, and touched that the park would feature tributes to four local residents to honour their contribution to the Laverton community.” Cr Gates is hopeful that in the future additional land on the site will be dedicated to independent living for older residents or people with disabilities. She is also proud of infrastructure improvements delivered through advocacy, including the Laverton Community Hub and the rail crossing removal project. In her second term as mayor, Cr Gates has focused on community connectedness, open space and innovation. She says, her favourite job being mayor is the privilege of conducting citizenship ceremonies and getting to meet new people. Cr Gates supported a number of women with their election campaigns in 2016 and would encourage more women to get involved with local government. “Many women are concerned about being able to juggle multiple responsibilities around family and work commitments but it’s absolutely possible to multi-task … and still be a successful and efective community advocate,” she said.

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Help to break down the age barrier Age may no longer be a sticking point for mature workers thanks to the federal job scheme – Reach, Train and Employ. The program, available in Brimbank, Melton and Bacchus Marsh, is managed by the Council on the Ageing (COTA) Victoria. It targets unemployed workers aged 50 and over, helping them achieve new qualiications through training undertaken at RMIT University. Program manager Wennie van Riet says as a result of COVID-19, the program is focused on areas with a high level of unemployment. “Older workers in today’s harsh economic times often ind the job search is loaded against them resulting in job searches taking three times longer than employment searches for younger people,” Wennie says. COTA Victoria chief executive Tina Hogarth-Clarke says the program provides extended support to help people into sustainable employment. It was designed to provide training that addresses barriers to employment, including suitable work skills, lack of inancial management skills, and lack of resilience. “Other support is provided by the Good Shepherd Life Coach, including mental health support, personal development and health maintenance, orientation to contemporary work including career path advice, preparing CV’s, interview techniques, information on current employment market and workplace,” Tina says.

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Participants on the program will receive support to complete a certiicate III in individual support (ageing and disability) (CHC33015).

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The certiicate will be delivered by RMIT University with a new curriculum co-designed by industry experts and people with lived

The 12 month course includes 150 hours of work placement and accredited training in aged care and disability services supporting older

people and those with disabilities. Tina says COTA Victoria would be working closely with Brimbank, Melton and Moorabool councils and arrangements are being made for brieings and workshops in mid-2020 for participants.

Details: Reach, Train, Employ project oficer Shirley Carlos 0409 626 459 or via email scarlos@cotavic.org.au Visit: www.cotavic.org.au/our-programs/ reach-train-employ/

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If you are concerned for your immediate safety or that of someone else, please contact the police in your state or territory or call Triple Zero (000) for emergency services.

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For more information, please visit www.respectvictoria.vic.gov.au

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