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Council rates freeze By Tate Papworth Brimbank residents will have welcome relief with the council passing a plan for a rates freeze for the 2020-2021 inancial year. As well as ofering no increase to rates, the 2020-21 budget, which was adopted at a recent council meeting, will support the council’s capital works program valued at $74.6 million. Cr John Hedditch pushed for further relief for ratepayers claiming the budget was too much “business as usual” in crucial times, but his motion failed. Mayor Georgina Papafotiou said the budget was a good outcome. “he budget is about being responsive and continuing to deliver a range of key services and programs that will support our diverse and resilient community and make Brimbank stronger,” she said. “A key feature of this budget is our commitment to a range of programs and construction projects that will support our social and economic recovery from the COVID-19 crisis. “his includes funding to deliver a new state-of-the-art health and wellbeing hub, on the site of the former St Albans Leisure Centre in Keilor Downs. he new hub will provide vital infrastructure forming part of our recovery strategy and delivering a range of health, wellbeing, educational and social support services for our community.” Cr Hedditch’s proposal included no increase to fees and charges and the cost of a 240-litre bin. To deliver the proposal, he suggested slowing a number of programs, including the St Albans Wellbeing Hub by $17 million and the Green Gully Reserve Oval two sports ground development program by $1.4 million. Priority bike paths and shared paths projects would be increased by $5 million, priority footpaths projects would increase by $2 million. Cr Hedditch said the current relief model didn’t go far enough. “Council has listened to the community and responded courageously to the crisis with the zero per cent rates rise decision and should be congratulated for it,” he said. “But at this crucial, once in a century disaster … the council budget still has too much ’business as usual’ in it and doesn’t go far enough right now.”

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New citizens take online pledge Brimbank has welcomed more than 500 new Australian citizens during the COVID-19 crisis, in an online citizenship milestone delivering joy and new beginnings. One of Victoria’s most diverse municipalities and home to more than 200,000 people in Melbourne’s western suburbs, Brimbank hit the milestone earlier this month. A total of 509 Brimbank residents have now taken the pledge to become Australian citizens during the pandemic, with a little help from technology. hey hailed from 61 countries as diverse as Afghanistan, Chile, Eritrea, Jamaica,

Romania, the United States and Vietnam. Mayor Georgina Papafotiou said there was no shortage of enthusiasm when Brimbank conferees were asked if they would be willing to take the citizenship pledge online. “It’s been wonderful and humbling to be present for something that means so much to them – becoming an Australian citizen, a lifelong commitment,” Cr Papafotiou said. “Council staf have worked tirelessly behind the scenes to make this happen for our community members.” Brimbank became the irst municipality in the west to ofer online citizenship ceremonies back in June.

Ceremonies are conducted via Zoom to comply with restrictions on gatherings and social distancing measures. Sunshine North resident Asad Gill took part in Brimbank’s irst online citizenship ceremony. He wore a suit he had made in his home country of Pakistan, decorated the house in Australian lags and balloons while his ive family members and friends (the maximum allowed at the time) watched on. “his is my country, and I will do my best to give back what Australia has given me,” he said. Tate Papworth

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Virus cases continue to fall By Tate Papworth Active cases of COVID-19 within Brimbank have continued to plummet. As of Sunday night, there were 354 active cases within the municipality, a stark drop from the 831 active cases one week earlier. While the numbers are trending in the right direction, a number of outbreaks within Brimbank still remain a concern. he outbreak at Estia Aged Care Facility in Ardeer now has 158 cases linked to it, while 115 cases have been linked to Cumberland Manor Aged Care Facility in Sunshine North.

In Brooklyn, 158 cases have been linked to the JBS abattoir. But despite the outbreaks, Victoria’s chief health oicer Brett Sutton said things were moving in the right direction. “We’re not going to see, you know, 300s and 400s again in Victoria, not under my watch at least,” Professor Sutton said. “It would be great to see numbers going down even further, but I still do expect that we’re on a trajectory, seven-day moving average that sees it continue to decrease.” Professor Sutton said Victoria is on track to hit fewer than 150 new daily coronavirus cases

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this week. “he overall trend is positive,” Professor Sutton said. “Next week we, if we carry on like this, we’ll see numbers below 150.”

But Premier Daniel Andrews said it was too soon to think about easing restrictions. “If we start opening before we have defeated this second wave … we’ll just be in the beginnings of a third wave,” he said. “So we’ve just got to stay the course on this – the ultra marathon. hat’s the best analogy I can think of. We’re about halfway. “It will be challenging those next two or three weeks. Just because when you start to get down to those smaller numbers … it only takes a few bad choices or some, you know, some bad, bad luck … when you’re talking about numbers that small.”

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Messages of love Times may be tough and most news rather depressing, but that hasn’t stopped the community at Mother of God School in Ardeer from spreading a little love and colour. he school’s art teacher Deb Qadri organised a project to show support for aged care workers and residents. Grade 5/6 teacher Kasia Filous-Alvarez said messages of hope and support were hung in Estia Aged Care – the site of a major COVID-19

outbreak – and at St Andrew’s Hostel. “he idea is because we are all remote learning … there might be an opportunity to turn attention towards local community,” Ms Filous-Alvarez said. “Children worked with their families at home to create messages of support and love. “Deb’s project shows aged care residents and people working there that we care.” From digital images to posters and banners,

a wide array of notes of love and support were created. he project began at the beginning of August and Ms Filous-Alvarez said the feedback has been incredibly positive. “We’ve heard people going in whether they’re visitors or workers who have really appreciated it. It seems to be putting a smile on people’s faces and that’s basically the goal of it.”

A plan developed for Melbourne’s northern and western suburbs is set to unlock employment and economic opportunities across the region over the next 20 years. he North West Melbourne City Deal Plan 2020-2040, released on Monday by former premiers John Brumby and Steve Bracks and federal senator Scott Ryan, enables federal, state and local governments to work together to drive national priorities tailored to local needs. It will serve as a blueprint for the region to respond to the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic in the immediate future, and in the medium-term, reform the region’s economy for the future. It’s estimated 300,000 new jobs will be created by the plan which will look to leverage the region’s existing strengths in health, food production, manufacturing and logistics. hirteen councils, including Bimbank, Hume and Whittlesea, along with LeadWest, the Northern Councils Alliance, La Trobe and Victoria universities, NORTH Link and the West of Melbourne Economic Development Alliance helped develop the shared priorities. he blueprint includes 66 proposed projects which will help the area to respond to the impacts of the COVID-19 and create jobs. Fiteen major projects are listed, including some already underway, such as La Trobe University City of Future redevelopment andAirport Rail Link. Other projects include the St Albans Health and Wellbeing Hub. Tara Murray

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Budget freezes rates and supports recovery Council’s Annual Budget for 2020-21 supports a robust capital works program valued at $74.6 million, and delivers a zero per cent rate increase for the 2020-21 inancial year. Adopted at a Council meeting on Tuesday 18 August, the budget responds to residents’ feedback, relects community input as well as Council’s vision to support our community and economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. We understand the inancial impacts brought on by the global pandemic, and by applying a rates freeze for the

2020-21 inancial year this will ease some of the inancial pressures facing our residents and their families.

• $22.8 million on roads, footpaths, drainage upgrades, pedestrian facilities and links

A key feature of this Budget is our commitment to a range of programs and construction projects that will support our social and economic recovery from the COVID-19 crisis.

• $3.7 million for the continuing upgrade of town centres, including upgrades to pavements, landscaping, street furniture and pedestrian links

This includes funding to deliver a new state-of-the-art health and wellbeing hub, on the site of the former St Albans Leisure Centre in Keilor Downs.

• $2.6 million for parks, playgrounds, and open space

The budget also invests in a number of capital works projects across Brimbank, including:

This includes new extended provisions for commercial properties and local businesses that apply for inancial relief, including a 15 per cent waiver of the irst three rate instalments for COVID-19 afected businesses.

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We have been listening and responding to community feedback and we would like to thank everyone who made submissions on the draft budget. The budget is accessible on brimbank.vic.gov.au

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We are ofering one-of Community Recovery Grants with $300,000 of funding available, to support local projects and programs in COVID-19 recovery. The focus is on supporting new or the expansion of existing innovative community-led and community based initiatives that support the COVID 19 recovery process. The two Community Recovery Grant categories are: 1. Brimbank Partner Organisations - up to $15,000 per grant. This stream is for eligible notfor-proit organisations providing services or programs in Brimbank. 2. Brimbank community groups and organisations – up to $8,000 per grant. To apply or for more information please visit brimbank.vic.gov.au/ grants or phone 9249 4000. Applications close on Sunday 4 October 2020.

Council’s $300,000 Business Recovery Grants program ofers small businesses a helping hand through the COVID-19 crisis. Three streams of Business Grants funding are available, to support local small businesses at all stages: • Start-up Microgrants (up to $2,000, with up to $50,000 available) • Small Business Support (up to $10,000) • Small Business Booster(up to $10,000 with matched business funding required) The Business Grants program has been introduced as part of the Brimbank COVID-19 Response and Recovery Strategy. Business Grant applications must be made through Council’s website brimbank.vic. gov.au before 4pm on 12 November 2020.

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Have your say: Have your say on issues that are important to you. Learn more about our current community consultations including:

Stop the soil Support a campaign to stop contaminated soil from being dumped on the doorstep of some of our rapidly growing suburbs. We have partnered with Melton City Council for the Stop the Soil campaign, opposing a proposal for contaminated soil from the Westgate Tunnel project being dumped at Melbourne Regional Landill in Ravenhall. Anyone who is concerned about this proposal is encouraged to visit stopthesoil.com.au and tell the Victorian Government and Transurban that you do not want contaminated soil dumped in Ravenhall.

Candidate training The Victorian Government is providing compulsory training for members of the community who wish to nominate as a candidate in the October council elections. The training will help you understand the role and responsibilities of being a councillor. You will not be able to nominate as a candidate unless you have completed the training. This is a new requirement, introduced in the Local Government Act 2020. The training should take around an hour to complete. Visit localgovernment. vic.gov.au/councilgovernance/candidatetraining to register. All information in this week’s edition of Brimbank Buzz was correct at the time of printing. For the latest information about the impacts of COVID-19 on Council’s services visit brimbank.vic.gov.au

• Physical activity survey - Victoria University and Council are conducting a study focused on improving health and wellbeing for the Brimbank community. You can help by completing a survey that will contribute to this important research – Closes Friday 28 August • West Sunshine 20 Minute Neighbourhood – Temporary Activations Project – Closes Friday 28 August • Help name your new health and wellbeing hub – This great new facility is being built in St Albans and we would love your ideas for a name – Closes Sunday 30 August. Visit brimbank.vic.gov.au/haveyoursay to learn more.

Next Council meeting: Tuesday 15 September 2020, 7pm Brimbank Community and Civic Centre Level 1, Council Chamber 301 Hampshire Road, Sunshine Due to the current COVID-19 emergency, the council meeting will be closed to the public. The council meeting will be publicly broadcast via live stream and the recording published on Council’s website www.brimbank.vic.gov.au after the meeting. Call 9249 4000 for more information.

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In light of current circumstances, we continue to provide rates relief through Council’s COVID-19 Financial Hardship Policy.

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Turning waste into a resource By Tate Papworth Victoria University engineers are conducting what is believed to be a world-irst study with City West Water that could keep tonnes of plastic, glass and tyres out of landills. Dr Ehsan Yaghoubi and Professor Sam Fragomeni are exploring whether blends of recycled materials with self-compacting properties could be an alternative backill for sewer pipeline trenches. he current practice is to use precious natural aggregates that need to be excavated, crushed

and oten trucked in from great distances. he project was recently granted funding from Sustainability Victoria’s $37 million Recycling Industry Strategic Plan. Dr Yaghoubi said that while other projects have used backill mixes with a limited percentage of recycled materials, this project, which uses 100 per cent recycled content for the purpose, is likely a world-irst. he researchers are trialing blends of recycled tyre, plastic and glass, with glass comprising between 70 per cent and 80 per cent of the inal formulation. “Together with our collaborators, we came

up with the idea of using a blend of recycled materials because we can control their compaction and density,” he said. Dr Yaghoubi said there is a growing imperative to ind new applications for recycled materials since Australia is scheduled to end its glass waste exports from next year, and its plastic, paper and tyres waste by 2024. In addition, China has recently clamped down on accepting Australian waste imports. “Turning waste into a resource is more important than ever,” he said. City West Water has provided two site

locations so the researchers can evaluate the recycled material under real-world conditions. While the study is still in its early stages, the researchers have run geotechnical and environmental testing on various recycled blends, and plan to move to the construction and instrumentation of the trial sites in September. hey will measure and monitor the performance of two short-listed blends during rain or dry spells over 12 months using a sophisticated ibre-optic sensor to monitor ground movement and settlement.

Woolies drive thru open Woolworths has expanded its contactless Drive hru service in Victoria to almost 30 new stores, including three in Brimbank, to help make social distancing easier for customers when picking up their online orders. Now available at Caroline Springs, St Albans and Taylors Lakes stores, Woolworths’ Drive hru allows customers to order groceries online and have personal shoppers pick it for them in-store. Customers simply conirm when they’ve arrived in the carpark via the Woolworths app or SMS link to notify the store team who will then pack the order directly in the boot contactless and with no additional charge. Demand for pick-up has grown by more than 50 per cent in Victoria since the second coronavirus lockdown came into efect at the start of July. Woolworths Victoria general manager Andrew Hall said the needs of the customers

are changing in the pandemic, and so is the way Woolworths serve them. “Drive hru ofers a fast, convenient and contactless way to pick up your grocery shop while maintaining social distance,” he said. “We have rostered dedicated personal shoppers to support the service and deliver groceries directly to the boot. “It’s a great option for those with mobility challenges and anyone looking to limit their outings due to COVID-19.” All Drive hru orders are placed through Woolworths.com.au with a minimum value of $30. Orders placed before 1pm can be picked up in a nominated one-hour window between 4-7pm the same day. Orders placed ater 1pm can be picked up any time the next day. Tate Papworth

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Five people have been arrested after being spotted jumping over a fence in Sunshine. Police from Keilor Downs saw a number of males, including one carrying a crowbar, jumping over the front fence of a house on Wright Street just after 5am on Wednesday. The men took off in a car, which later crashed into a fence at the intersection of Anderson Road and Wright Street. Two of the men led but were tracked down by police and the dog squad. Other local police units and the Critical Incident Response Team were called in to help ind the other three men. Police said a irearm was found during a search of the car. Police believe the car was involved in a carjacking in St Albans on August 16. All ive men are assisting police with their inquiries.

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‘Role model’ recognised A ‘selless’ Sunshine West woman has been nominated for a prestigious award. Awards Australia’s Community Hero Award acknowledges those individuals making a signiicant contribution at a local level in regional and rural Victoria. Rhiannon Mustapic was nominated for the award for her role at the Youth Insearch Foundation. Her nominator Maree May said Rhiannon volunteered at weekend workshops to help support “at risk” youths. “Rhiannon has been a positive role model and tireless volunteer,” Maree said. “Rhiannon is helping to facilitate online support group meetings and facilitating online workshops which have been implemented due

to COVID-19.” Maree added her work has gone a long way to helping those who need it most. “he people who are impacted by the Youth Insearch Program are at risk youth … who have been impacted by trauma, neglect, sexual abuse, homelessness, parent and adolescent issues, unemployment, grief, mental health issues and drug and alcohol issues. “What Rhiannon helps to achieve is to empower young people to not feel alone in their journey and through peer mentorship, make better life choices so they can be self-driven in their own life journey and life choices.”

Police in the air and on the ground made sure a man in an allegedly stolen car was taken off the roads last week. The driver, in an allegedly stolen Audi, was detected travelling up to 220km/h, including through Brimbank streets. A 41-year-old Spotswood man was arrested after he dumped the stolen car in a CBD carpark.

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Contaminated soil from the Westgate Tunnel Project could be dumped in our area if a proposal by Cleanaway, operators of the Melbourne Regional Landfill, is approved.

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This means that 2,900,000 metric tonnes of contaminated soil would be taken to the Ravenhall landfill site, which neighbours Caroline Springs, Burnside, Rockbank, Mount Cottrell, Albanvale, and Deer Park. It would add 460 truck movements to local roads every day, for 16-18 months. That’s one every three minutes! STOP THE SOIL is a joint campaign by Melton and Brimbank councils that lets decision-makers know that our communities don’t want contaminated soil stored at Ravenhall.

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On the front line of virus ight Healthcare workers at Western Health and Northern Health are caring for the residents of the ive municipalities with the highest rates of COVID-19 infections in Victoria. Like their colleagues across the state, doctors and nurses at Northern and Sunshine hospitals have been at the forefront of the ight against coronavirus since the start. hese are their messages to the community. Dr Megan Robb Northern Health Director of Emergency How has COVID-19 changed your job? here has been a lot of change in the way we work due to COVID-19. his has included undertaking additional training and implementing new models of care in the emergency department. We work in full PPE [personal protective equipment] which is hot and everything takes much longer to do. One of the biggest challenges is the PPE makes it harder to communicate and develop a personal connection with our patients. We all struggle with this aspect of our job at the moment. he pandemic has brought us closer as a team … it has been a challenging time but we’re very proud of our staf. What’s your message to the community? Our staf on the front line are working extremely hard to care for our patients and help protect our community. We stay here for you, please stay home for us. It’s crucial that everyone continues to maintain 1.5 metres distance and wears mandatory face coverings. Maintain strict hand hygiene – wash your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds or use an alcohol-based hand sanitiser. And please, be kind and support each other – we are in this together. What’s the one thing you would like the community to better understand about COVID-19? COVID-19 doesn’t discriminate. It can afect anyone so we all need to be vigilant. Healthcare workers don’t consider themselves heroes. We are the last line of defence and need all to be involved in the ight against COVID-19.

Lena Pejcinovski Western Health Nurse unit manager, Respiratory Assessment Clinic, COVID-19 team How has COVID 19 changed your job? What once was a 9-5 job with regular staf is now working all hours and days and with multiple amazing staf from all over the hospital. Many staf are working outside of their normal roles to ensure we deliver safe, efective and quality service during this challenging time. No lunches or catch-ups with colleagues due to café closures and social distancing. Hospital life will never be the same. Everyone is practising infection control measures to ensure we keep everyone safe – wearing masks and eye protection for up to 12 hours a day.

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What’s your message to the community? If you have the slightest symptoms please get tested – and once tested, stay at home and self-isolate until you get your result!

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What’s the one thing you would like the community to better understand about COVID – 19? Wear a mask. his virus can afect all ages. I’d like community members to understand that disposable gloves do not protect you from spreading this virus and do not mean hands are necessarily “clean”. So many people wear gloves believing they are protecting themselves and others when really it just spreads the virus – particularly if you handle money/cash/ mobile phones/items on supermarket shelves while wearing them and do not change your gloves in between. Use hand sanitiser before and ater touching items and limit the amount of times you touch anything where possible.

Sally Guo Western Health Registered midwife How has COVID-19 changed your job? Before COVID-19, I had been allocated to the antenatal clinic. Because of restrictions on the number of people in a room at once, I’m working on the screening desk at the Joan Kirner Women’s and Children’s Hospital. hat involves checking the temperatures of people coming into the hospital and asking a series of questions. What’s your message to the community? Stay Home. If you stay at home, you’re protecting yourself and the community. What’s the one thing you would like the community to better understand about COVID-19? A lot of people think COVID-19 is like the lu. It’s not. Also, many people with COVID-19 don’t have symptoms, so they don’t know they are spreading it. Have you got a message for our healthcare workers? Send your messages of support and thanks to: westeditorial@starweekly.com.au

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FROM THE ARCHIVES Star Weekly looks back through the pages of our predecessor, he Advocate

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Democratic government returned to Keilor City last Wednesday night. Ater ive years of one-man rule the people of Keilor welcomed back an elected council at a historic ceremony in the council chambers.

When Emile Barbara was one day old, a doctor told his mother to lock up her new son and forget about him. Rosemary Barbara was told that baby Emile would never achieve anything, that he would be a vegetable all his life.

A former Sunshine man could end his life in jail for sexual crimes against the children of family friends. Nazareno ‘Gerry’ Vella, 70, of Highgate Court, Wyndham Vale, was sentenced to serve 9 and a half years, with a minimum of ive, for ofences 20 years ago to a boy and two girls aged from ive to 11 years.

Community groups are outraged that only three representatives were invited by Brimbank Council to decide how $150,000 should be spent to mark Sunshine’s 150th anniversary. Council administrator Meredith Sussex convened a working group last week to brainstorm ideas for the festivities.

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Caroline Springs residents have adapted to unprecedented times and are learning to live within the rules as life in lockdown continues. Star Weekly photographer Damjan Janevski recently captured these photographs around the suburb.

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STAY INFORMED Melton City Council: melton.vic.gov.au/COVID19 facebook.com/cityofmelton Customer Service: 9747 7200

COVID-19 UPDATE: Melton City Council

Who’s open for business?

You’ll find a list of special deals including free delivery, 30 per cent off deals, and a range of other offers from not only restaurants and cafés, but essential trades, permitted retailers and more. They’re making transactions safe and simple, so, while you’re staying at home, support a local business. It will make a big difference to them – and who doesn’t love a home delivered treat?! To find out which businesses are still trading near you and give them your much-needed support, download Melton City Much More in the app store on your device, visit facebook.com/ meltoncitymuchmore, or see this

week’s new offers on the Open for Business page in this paper.

Local businesses, get in touch If you have a business in the City of Melton that you’d like to promote via Melton City Much More and our Open for Business campaign, at no cost to you, then please get in touch with our Economic Development officers at venturemelton@melton.vic.gov.au or on 9747 7157. You can also find out about the financial assistance you can receive from all levels of government, and a list of resources to help navigate this challenging time via our COVID-19 Business Knowledge Hub at melton. vic.gov.au/businesssupport

Our website is also full of useful information about everything from

Cr Lara Carli This month, I took the opportunity to advocate for our city’s urgent funding needs in meetings with representatives from state political parties as part of Interface Week 2020. The discussions were positive, and centred around our unique needs as such a fast growing area. I know that priorities such as constructing the Melton Hospital, upgrading the Western Highway, upgrading Melton Highway, and electrification of the Melton line would not only improve liveability in the City of Melton but would create long-term jobs and investment for the west. At the council meeting last week, sadly, we made the difficult decision to not proceed with Djerriwarrh Festival and Lakeside Alive in 2020 due to the current status of the COVID-19 crisis. We are very disappointed that we’re unable to hold these events this year, however we need to prioritise the health and safety of our festival

attendees, staff, volunteers, community groups and school groups who help make these events possible, and we of course look forward to enjoying these events together in 2021. Thank you again to those supporting our Stop the Soil campaign in which we’re asking the state government and Transurban not to dump contaminated West Gate Tunnel soil at the Melbourne Regional Landfill, which is located in our area. The facility neighbours Caroline Springs, Burnside, Rockbank, and Mount Cottrell where we know many families live and work. Although this decision is out of Council’s hands, we are doing what we can to give a voice to our residents and I’d urge you all to please join us at stopthesoil.com.au

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Council’s online services We’re making doing business with us even easier. The majority of day-to-day transactions you need to do like paying rates, registering your pet, even booking a hard waste collection, can all be done online.

COVID-19 Hotline: 1800 675 398 (24 hours)

Mayor’s message

Now is a great time to treat yourself to your favourite restaurant food at home, or order yourself a home-delivered present from local stores that can still trade, while giving our dedicated home-grown businesses your much-needed support. If you’re after a quick and easy way to find out which local businesses are still trading, then make sure you download the Melton City Much More app.

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If you have any COVID-19 symptoms or you’ve been in contact with someone who is unwell, you should seek advice and get tested. Drive-through testing is available locally at:

library services, to waste collections, new parent groups and so much more.

• Bunnings Caroline Springs – carpark, 1067 Western Highway, Caroline Springs 3023. Enter the site via Delma Road. Open 9am-5pm daily

Simply visit our website and use the search function to find the services you need anywhere, anytime and on any device.

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Report to assess power project By Ewen McRae A comprehensive report on the environmental impacts of a planned transmission tower project will need to be prepared, following a state government decision. he Western Victoria Transmission Network Project will deliver power from wind farms in Bulgana, near Ballarat, along 190 kilometres of transmission lines through Moorabool, Melton and Sydenham to Melbourne. Project operator AusNet had referred the plans to the state planning minister to determine if an Environment Efects Statement (EES) was needed. Minister Richard Wynne

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- Richard Wynne recently decided that it was. “While this project is important to the future of Victoria’s power system, it’s critical we assess its environmental efects to avoid or minimise impacts on the community or the environment,” Mr Wynne said. “his will assess the proposed area between Bulgana and Sydenham through Victoria’s most transparent and rigorous environmental

assessment framework. “he Victorian government supports an eicient, modern, sustainable and afordable energy system – the EES process will tell us exactly where we stand and how we can move forward – it’s important to get this right.” Landowners afected by the proposed project have expressed concerns about the impact on their livelihoods and way of life, with many calling for the transmission lines to be put underground instead of on towers. Moorabool council has raised concerns the project would ruin the visual aesthetic of the region, and has also advocated for the underground option. However, AusNet says that underground

lines are not being considered. Buninyong MP Michaela Settle said the decision to have an EES would allow residents and afected parties to all have their voices heard. “Many members of the community … are concerned about this project and the EES will provide them with an opportunity to participate in a rigorous and independent process of review,” Ms Settle said. “It’s critical that we properly assess the impacts, alignment and design alternatives thoroughly, to avoid or minimise efects on the community and environment.” Drat EES scoping requirements will be exhibited for public comment soon.

OFFICIAL MEDICAL ADVICE Enough money for 15 new seeing eye dogs was raised at Petbarn Caroline Springs. (Supplied)

Don’t risk it. Always follow the health advice.

Donations help guide the way Pet owners in Caroline Springs have helped raise a record amount for Vision Australia Seeing Eye Dogs. Petbarn outlets across the country held their annual appeal across July for Vision Australia’s work with seeing eye dogs, with the Caroline Springs store raising $976 for the month. he total is enough to help 15 seeing eye dogs start their journey to helping the vision impaired, including help with the costs of breeding, training and caring. Petbarn Caroline Springs store manager Melissa Hancock, said she was grateful for the generosity of local shoppers at a time when many people are doing it tough. “We know 2020 has been a challenging year for so many people, yet our customers continue to amaze us with their generosity. “he money raised will go towards helping Australians who are blind or have low vision retain their independence and mobility.” he appeal raised a total of $775,000. Vision Australia Seeing Eye Dogs general manager Graeme Craig said it was great to see such an important cause getting such strong support. Ewen McRae

It’s up to all of us to keep each other safe. You must continue to practise good hygiene, physical distancing, and if you’re even slightly unwell, get tested and stay at home. Don’t risk it. The sooner we all do it, the sooner we’ll get through it. Have the App Visit australia.gov.au

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Late change secures lotto win A Braybrook man is thanking a last-minute change to his regular lottery numbers for scoring him a TattsLotto prize valued at more than $902,000 in a recent draw. he happy man held one of the six division one winning entries for the August 17 draw. Each winning entry took home a division prize of $847,199.23. As well as winning the coveted division one prize, the thrilled player’s marked System 12 entry also scored him division three 36 times and division four 225 times, bolstering his total win to $902,047. “I play every week, and I’ve been playing these numbers for a while,” the overjoyed winner said. “I usually have the number one in there, which is a family member’s birthday, but I swapped it instead for number 16. “hat’s the number that came out irst!” Tate Papworth

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Jovic steps up for Collingwood By Tara Murray Collingwood Magpies midcourter Molly Jovic is taking every chance thrown at her as she steps onto the court in the Suncorp Super Netball competition. From being a temporary injury replacement to a full squad member and then best on court in just her third game, Jovic has looked right at home among the best players in the world. For the 24-year-old, just being part of the Magpies team this season was a shock, ater deciding to step back from high-level netball last year.

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“I played two years with Vic Fury and last year I was probably at that point. I had got my degree and got a job and I was working full-time and trying to do ANL [Australian Netball League] as well,” she said. “It’s all ater hours and I found it really challenging giving my time to work and also netball. I decided to have a year of to see if I miss it and see if I want to give it another go. “I ended up having the irst few months of pre-season of and then an injury came up with the Tassie Magpies ANL side and I got a phone call asking if I’d like to help out with them … and I thought why not. “It’s a bit of a shock that I’m here now.” For the City West Falcons gun, the decision proved to be the right one with the Collingwood Magpies, who are aligned with the Tassie Magpies, seeing what Jovic could do on court. It led to her being signed as an injury replacement for Australian player Kelsey Browne. Jovic thought she would just be with the side until Browne was right to play, but a knee

Main: Molly Jovic in her Collingwood debut. Above: Molly Jovic in her best on court game. (Pictures: Right: Molly Jovic in action for the City West Falcons. (Shawn Smits)

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injury to cross-code star Ash Brazill, resulted in her being signed for the rest of the season. “I was just stoked that I was going to have an opportunity to train with the likes of Kesley Browne, Madi Browne and Ash Brazill. Obviously it was devastating that Braz got injured as well. “Sometimes I was inding myself thinking I’m actually training with these amazing athletes, it’s incredible now that I’m getting to play alongside them as well.” With COVID-19 shutting down training just before the start of the season, Jovic said she was determined to do whatever it took to keep playing. “We would go from training really intense with your teammates to taking home some equipment from the Holden Centre and just trying to keep ticking over, until we heard something about a potential season,” she said.

“here was deinitely some doubt there would even be a season. When the talk started coming about hubs, I was absolutely going to be on board for that as it’s potentially my only opportunity to play at this level. “If that’s what I have to do to get a go, I’ll move my life to Queensland.” Having already stepped down to part-time work when she joined Collingwood, Jovic is now having a career break so she can follow her dream of playing netball. Jovic said while there had been some challenges living in the hub, it also had its beneits. “It has been really good for us as a team, we’ve gotten to know people a lot faster than you normally would in a normal training environment.” Among those in the hub, is Collingwood assistant coach Nicole Richardson.

Richardson has coached Jovic for many years, irstly at Altona representative netball and then at the City West Falcons. Jovic said it was “pretty cool” to have someone involved in the team who she’s known nearly her whole life. he condensed season has changed how clubs use their players and bench, resulting in younger and newer players being given more opportunities than before. Jovic has played in every match so far, as was named best on court in her third match. She said that knowing the calibre of her teammates, she wasn’t expecting to get the opportunities she has. “I was deinitely in shock [when she made her debut]. I think [coach] Rob [Wright] called me on as a rolling sub within the irst quarter. “I thought it would be a bit later in the game than in the irst quarter, so it was a bit of a surreal moment. “It was amazing to even get the opportunity to step onto the court at all.” Jovic has split her time playing the three midcourt positions, which has taken her out of her comfort zone. At the Falcons, she is predominantly a centre. At ANL, she normally plays centre or wing attack. She’s played on a number of international level players, including gun New Zealander Laura Langman. Jovic admits there are times where she’s had to take a breath and take in what is happening around her. For the Magpies, making inals is the aim. “We want to make inals and give it a good shot, just because it’s going to be a year to remember for everyone. We want to head out on top,” Jovic said. While it’s been a crazy ride to get a spot in the world’s best competition, Jovic is keen to stay in it for more than one year. “Absolutely, if an opportunity arises in the future, I would love to do that.”

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Creating memories in the midst of a pandemic his year’s Father’s Day will be a whole new ball game when it comes to celebrations, writes Carole Levy. In the midst of the pandemic, going out for a special meal, giving dad an out-and-about adventure and meeting up with extended family have all gone temporarily the way that socks, jocks and chocs maybe should forever. Most of us are re-thinking life and what’s precious, and how to make the best of things. here’s no doubt that coronavirus has necessitated a degree of creativity, and Father’s Day is no diferent. Here are some ideas about how to make dad king for the day – whether you’re physically distanced or not:

A “Dear Dad” hamper Get online and ind out who delivers in your area. Choose stuf you know he loves – many stores ofer personalised curation of items, up to a point. hink about brekkie items that can be turned into dad’s breakfast in bed or brunch with the family – and throw in a cheeky bottle of local gin or crat beer for later. Whether delivery is to the address you share with dad, or farther aield, this is a git designed to please. And it will support a local business.

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Write an old-school letter Everyone can get on board with this, whether dad lives at home or far away. It takes time and thought to express feelings in writing, then to buy a stamp and post it, a fact that won’t be

Have some fun with dad this Father’s Day. (iStock)

lost on the recipient. Littlies could contribute drawings. A letter can become not only a treasured keepsake, but a future reminder of when COVID-19 ruled our lives and we all had to become more resourceful.

Go silly Like everyone, dads need a good dose of fun to counteract the pandemic’s serious tone, so why not make his day a bit crazy? Crack out the streamers, balloons, funny

hats, poppers, whistles and sparklers (if letover Christmas bonbons with their dad-jokes are lurking somewhere, get them out too) and get dad’s fave tunes pumping. Diferent? Silly? Yes, but oh the memories…

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Beat the ‘iso’ blues in ways old and new Grandparents all over the country must be mighty happy that they live in the era of Facetime and Zoom, what with the pandemic lockdowns and ‘iso’. Although not able to wrap their grandkids in big hugs, they can at least see and talk to their favourite small people, writes Carole Levy. It seems, now, a bit scary to think that people going through the same quarantine restrictions during the 1918 Spanish lu had no technology to maintain contact, with even (rare) phones oten restricted to emergency calls. But they did write letters. It turns out that this disappearing art of “talking on paper” is a terriic partner for our tech contact with the grandies. In fact, there’s more than one way to keep in dynamic, loving contact with them – and they’re ways that are guaranteed to bring lots of smiles, with neither much talent nor efort required. Here are a couple to think about:

1. Write a letter Post your letter in a large envelope, addressed to your grandchild’s name, and enclose a bundle of smaller unsealed envelopes with an A4 sheet of paper inside each, stamped and addressed to you. Kids love getting letters. And if you make it easy on them (and their parents), you’ll receive back letters – or pictures – from them. hey’re great grandma-type keepsakes, and whacked in a scrapbook, could mark the ‘season of COVID-19’ in years to come. And kids say the funniest things so imagine the laughs come their 21st birthdays.

2. Direct a movie Nothing fancier than a smartphone or iPad is required, and directorial talent is optional.

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he point is to give the grandkids a glimpse into your life during enforced separation, by simply ilming yourself or another as you/they go about the day. It might be grandpa in his garden, or tinkering in his shed, or grandma doing

her morning crossword or picking herbs for the night’s dinner. Choose small vignettes, stopping and starting wherever, but keep up a running conversation about what’s happening in front of you. Kids will ind it a) hilarious; b) heartwarming;

or c) be inspired to return the favour. And, again, a wonderful chronicle of family life. Old-fashioned and new-fangled: both great, like anything done with love. Coronavirus will pass, but the need for meaningful communication is forever.

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New direction for Camry By Derek Ogden, Marque Motoring

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Camry is the irst sedan to adopt Toyota’s New Global Architecture, resulting in a lower roof and bonnet and improved dynamics due to its lower centre of gravity and greater torsional rigidity. Two new powertrains are ofered - a redesigned hybrid system with a new direct-injection four-cylinder engine that delivers more power, lexibility and eiciency. As well as a new direct injection V6 and eight-speed transmission. Camry, for the irst time according to grade, also ofers fully independent rear suspension, 19-inch alloy wheels, drive mode select, LED head lamps, an electric parking brake, 10-inch head-up display and a segment-irst opening panoramic roof, plus across-the-board active cruise control and a pre-collision safety system with autonomous emergency braking. To go with this comes new titles, Ascent and Ascent Sport (four-cylinder petrol or hybrid), SX (four-cylinder or V6) and SL.

Ascent 2.5-litre: $27,690 Ascent Sport 2.5-litre: $29,990 SX 2.5-litre: $33,290 SL 2.5-litre: $39,990 Ascent Hybrid: $29,990 Ascent Sport Hybrid: $31,990 SL Hybrid: $40,990 SX V6: $37,290 SL V6: $43,990 All grades: premium paint $450 SX: panoramic roof $1950

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while the three higher grades have front and rear parking sensors.

Styling Today’s stylists have penned two-piece grilles across the range, with those of upper grades, including SL, having a more assertive look. At the rear, the C-pillar area is shaped with corner edges that promote smooth airlow. he Camry SL has 18x8 inch bright machine inished and silver-painted alloy wheels.

Interior A cockpit-style environment has gauges angled towards the driver. A character line lows down from the instrument cluster bisecting the centre console, putting controls close at hand. Interior surfaces employ premium sot-touch materials. Re-worked seats ofer improved ergonomics and comfort.

Safety Infotainment A 7-inch multi-information display is situated in the instrument cluster and in the SL an 8-inch display audio with satellite navigation, premium steering wheel and premium shit lever, with paddle shit as an additional feature. Audio units are itted lush into the centre console.

Engines / transmissions he new 24-valve twin-cam 3.5-litre V6 petrol engine is matched to Toyota’s irst eight-speed direct-shit automatic transmission.

All models are equipped with seven airbags and a comprehensive range of electronic safety features including hill-start assist and a sway-warning system. Safety technology standard across the range includes a pre-collision safety system, autonomous emergency braking and lane departure alert with steering assist. All-speed active cruise control, auto high beam and reversing camera are also standard. he SL adds blind-spot monitor and rear cross-traic alert, rain-sensing wipers and electro-chromatic interior rear-view mirror,

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Colour it MUESLI BARS Ingredients 125ml honey 125g butter 3 cups rolled oats 1 cup Rice Bubbles 1 cup sultanas

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Method 1. Preheat oven to 180°C (160°C fan-forced). 2. Grease and line a slice tray (31cm x 22cm) with baking paper. 3. Combine honey and butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Cook, stirring, for 2-3 minutes until butter melts and combines with honey. 4. Bring to the boil and cook for 2 minutes or until syrup thickens slightly. Remove from heat. 5. Combine remaining ingredients in a large bowl. Pour over the hot syrup and stir to combine. 6. Spoon into prepared pan and press irmly to make sure the mixture will stick together. 7. Bake in oven for 15-20 minutes or until golden. Cool and then refrigerate until well chilled and cut into slices (makes 24 slices). TIP: Try making these with diferent fruits. Recipe from Kidspot Kitchen

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Each number represents a diferent letter of the alphabet. Write the given letters into all squares with matching numbers. Now work out which letters are represented by the other numbers. As you get the letters, write them into the main grid and the reference grid. Decoderuses uses letters alphabet. DECODER allall 2626 letters of of thethe alphabet.

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SOLUTION TO DECODER 11:

Across: 1. Characteristic, 10. Berth, 11. Right hand, 12. Climber, 13. Earthen, 14. Sharp, 16. Determine, 19. Precedent, 20. Triad, 22. Regress, 25. Open-air, 27. Inelegant, 28. Tried, 29. Tittle-tattling. Down: 2. Hurricane, 3. Rehab, 4. Cartridge, 5. Eagle, 6. Interpret, 7. Trash, 8. Cadence, 9. Abacus, 15. Piecemeal, 17. Tit for tat, 18. Imitation, 19. Persist, 21. Deride, 23. Greet, 24. Slant, 26. Extol. E L O P E

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1. Many American radio stations stopped playing which group after they made critical remarks about George W Bush? 2. Which role in Star Trek was played by Canadian-Irish actor James Doohan? 3. The 1978 song Khe Sanh was a hit for which band? 4. Veteran actor Oliver Reed died during the making of which Oscar-winning ilm? 5. Who sat at a banquet beneath a sharp sword suspended by a single hair? 6. Is a padauk a tropical hardwood tree, an enclosure for animals in South Africa or a diving seabird? 7. How many times has Australia won the rugby World Cup? 8. What is a polygraph better known as? 9. SAE is a now rarely used acronym. What did it stand for? 10. What was Stalin’s irst name?

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ego, erg, ergo, euro, goer, gore, gur, ogre, ore, our, roe, rogue, roué, rouge, rue, rug, urge

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Insert the missing letters to make ten words — five reading across the grid and five reading down.

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