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Gymnastics fun for kids Now that some COVID-19 restrictions have eased in regional Victoria, kids can get back to being kids. With locals able to exercise outside in small groups, BK’s Gymnastics in Bacchus Marsh has started 45-minute classes at Federation Park in Darley. Bree Mort from the gym said she was expecting some very eager little local faces at the sessions. “We’ve had over 50 kids joining us for online classes … and expect this number to grow exponentially now that kids in regional Victoria can start outdoor training,” she said. “After such a long period with no sports or organised group activities, it’s great to be able to welcome kids back, even though it’s not in our usual indoor facilities. “It’s particularly challenging for the little ones who aren’t of school-age yet, as they won’t be returning to school with the opportunity to connect with other kids and organised physical activity.” Details: www.bkgymswim.com.au/ bacchus-marsh-outdoor-gym-fit-classes. ELISABETH, 6, AND JULIET, 11

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Soil plan gets EPA tick By Ewen McRae Melton council has stepped up it’s opposition to a local landfill receiving contaminated soil from the West Gate Tunnel project, despite a key approval being granted last week. The Environment Protection Authority Victoria (EPA) last week approved an Environment Management Plan (EMP) for Cleanaway’s Ravenhall landfill as part of its application to receive the soil. It means all three sites bidding to receive the soil – Ravenhall, Maddingley Brown Coal (Bacchus Marsh) and Hi Quality (Bulla) – have received EPA approvals.

EPA regulatory standards, assessments and permissioning executive director Tim Eaton said each site had been rigorously assessed before having approvals granted. “The health of the local community and the environment is our first priority and these Environment Management Plans will ensure they are protected,” Mr Eaton said. “Each of the EMPs has been rigorously reviewed and approved on the basis they meet strict conditions designed to protect human health and the environment. “EPA will monitor any selected site closely to ensure it operates in accordance with its EMP.” Melton council chief executive Kelvin Tori

said despite Ravenhall ticking all the EPA boxes, the council would still advocate strongly to the state government for the soil to be processed elsewhere. “We remain absolutely opposed to contaminated soil being sent to an area where local families live and work, and we continue to advocate to the state government to reject this proposal,” Mr Tori said. “Our greatest concern is this facility expansion going ahead and becoming a permanent addition to Ravenhall. The site would be able to accept other contaminated soil projects indefinitely. “That potentially means no end to the truck

traffic, and an on-going amenity and safety burden for the many people who live and work nearby. Such a proposal should not be exempt from public consultation. “I’d like to reassure residents that EPA approval does not mean the contaminated soil will be dumped at the Ravenhall landfill. The EPA has simply determined that the plans for this proposal meet environmental requirements. For any site to accept this soil, the operators must also be granted Victorian government approval and the Transurban contract. Council is doing everything it can to demonstrate why the state government and Transurban should reject this proposal.”

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Light at the end of covid tunnel By Ewen McRae Melton continues to edge closer to a Covid-normal future, as a number of restrictions eased this week and case numbers continue to fall. Just 10 active cases remained in the Melton municipality on Sunday, while Moorabool had no active cases for the third straight week. The falling numbers came as premier Daniel Andrews confirmed a number of changes to lockdown restrictions that took effect this week, and flagged further easing was close.

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The five kilometre movement restriction has been expanded to 25km from this week, while the two-hour time limit for exercising and socialising has been lifted. Tennis courts, golf courses and skateparks

have re-opened, hairdressers have resumed trading, along with outdoor real estate auctions with reduced capacity. Groups of up to ten people from two households are also able to gather in outdoor public places. “Not so long ago we had 725 cases and there was simply no way we could have a debate, a perfectly legitimate debate about how to open, what to open, how to do that,” Mr Andrews said. “But Victorians, in every community, from every background, every circumstance, have

Picasso project a mooving encounter Pupils at Bacchus Marsh Grammar have found their inner Picasso while learning about the dairy industry. For more than a decade, the Picasso Cows program has challenged primary school pupils to find their creative flair by decorating a life-size fibreglass cow. The program runs in partnership with Dairy Australia and encourages pupils to learn about the dairy industry. Teacher Bryce Durham said the school’s new art installation was a class favourite. “The students were very excited for the school to receive a lifelike cow and have the opportunity to learn about the dairy industry. “As our school has a farm campus, we selected the ‘farm to plate’ theme, with a focus on sustainable dairy farming “Now, when students go to the supermarket and buy a bottle of milk or a packet of cheese, they have a greater understanding of what has gone into that product. “From rearing cattle, to caring for their needs, the milking process, and the environmental aspect of caring for the land.” Dairy Australia schools engagement advisor Jennie Annand said the program had been a huge success since it started. “The fact that the program has been taken up so enthusiastically by schools for over 10 years is a testament to the benefits of inspiring learning through student creativity and how much both students and teachers take away from the program,” Ms Annand said. “The Picasso Cows program helps educate Aussie kids on the health and nutritional benefits of eating dairy and how many serves they need to support healthy growth and development.”

stayed the course and we just have a little longer to go, just a little longer to go in order to see off the second wave, defeat the second wave, and then to find the normal and to begin the process of rebuilding.” Moorabool will also have restrictions eased further, in line with the rest of regional Victoria. Hospitality businesses in Moorabool can host up to 40 customers indoors and up to 70 people outdoors, while libraries and toy libraries will re-open and small numbers of visitors to households will be allowed.

Eynesbury school ready for pupils The latest addition to the Eynesbury community is ready to go, with a new primary school completed last week. Construction on Eynesbury Primary School was completed on October 14, and the school is set to welcome its first pupils for term one, 2021. Melton MP Steve McGhie said the school was an important addition to the burgeoning community, which has experienced an inf lux of young families in recent years. “This is an exciting step for Eynesbury families with local students set to attend a new school in 2021 and receive the world-class education they deserve,” Mr McGhie said. “We’re investing in Victoria’s future. It is essential our schools evolve to inspire students and to equip them with the knowledge and skills to succeed.” The school’s facilities include a modern arts, science and food technology building and an administration building. Pupils will be able to stay active with outdoor play courts, a performing arts and physical education building and a sports field. Eynesbury Primary School will have a kindergarten next door, ending the dreaded double drop-off for local families.

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Operation targets hoon driving By Ewen McRae Police have targeted hoon drivers as part of a special operation in Caroline Springs over the past week. Operation Ricketier involved local police teaming up with the Brimbank Highway Patrol, Air Wing, Dog Squad, Mounted Branch and the Brimbank Offender Management Team to detect and deter dangerous driving as well as high-harm offending.

Over the past few months, police say they have seen a pattern emerge with a small number of people engaging in hoon driving around the Caroline Springs area. Itâ€™s believed this activity is linked to other offending in the area, from unsociable behaviour to high-harm offending such as robberies and burglaries. Caroline Springs acting Senior Sergeant Nick Di Mieri said whether it was organised or not, police had no tolerance for those who engage in

risky behaviour such as hoon driving. â€œWhile we are not seeing a great amount of organised hoon meet-ups, we are seeing a small number of people conducting dangerous driving behaviour in a spur of the moment decision,â€? acting Senior Sergeant Di Mieri said. â€œNot only does this put the person driving and their passengers in danger â€Ś puts the entire community at greater risk of harm. â€œThere is no place for this type of activity on our roads and we are absolutely committed to

stamping out this behaviour.â€? The operation initially ran on October 12 and 13, and was repeated on October 19 and 20. Acting Senior Sergeant Di Mieri also highlighted the communityâ€™s role in reporting any anti-social, criminal or dangerous activity. â€œThe more intelligence we receive from the community, the better opportunities police have to gather an accurate picture of what is happening and respond quickly and accordingly,â€? he said.

Snake season heats up As the days become warmer, snakes are starting to emerge from their winter hibernation to bask in the sun and search for food and a mate. The Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning (DELWP) is warning residents in higher risk areas to stay aware of snakes as the weather warms. Senior wildlife management officer Rebecca Dixon said there were some simple but important steps for locals in regional and urban fringe areas to follow. â€œSunny weather means itâ€™s more likely people will encounter a snake,â€? Ms Dixon said. â€œSnakes are more common around the urban fringe of Melbourne, but they can also be found in suburbs, particularly around watercourses and parklands. â€œThere are a variety of different snakes found in the urban fringes and suburbs of Melbourne, with the tiger snake and eastern brown snake the most common. â€œBoth these species are highly venomous and dangerous to humans, but it is rare for

them to bite people. Most snake bites occur when people try to capture or kill a snake. â€œSnakes can be known to bite animals, such as dogs, if they feel threatened. If your dog or cat encounters a snake, the best course of action is to remove your pet from the area or tie it up while the snake passes. If you suspect your pet has been bitten, take it to a vet immediately. â€œSnakes are generally very shy and prefer to keep away from people and often when a snake is found in a backyard itâ€™s because itâ€™s moving through the area to other habitat. â€œBeing aware that snakes may be around and being informed about how to react to them is very important at this time of year.â€œ DELWP said that if you see a snake, calmly move yourself and anyone with you (including pets) away from the area if safe to do so. Donâ€™t attempt to capture or harm snakes. Instead call DELWP on 136 186 for further advice or call a licensed snake catcher. Ewen McRae

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Spooktacular appeal Melton Woolworths stores and The Royal Children’s Hospital Good Friday Appeal are inviting locals to support sick and disadvantaged children, in the lead-up to Halloween. Woolworths customers can purchase a $2 wall token, with funds raised assisting The Royal Children’s Hospital Good Friday Appeal in its ongoing efforts to support children across Victoria. Woolworths Melton and Woolworths Woodgrove group manager Nannette Rose said it was a great way of combining the fun of Halloween with helping some of the most in need in the community. “As the Melton and Moorabool community begins to prepare for Halloween, we know this

year’s celebrations will be a little different for many of us,” Ms Rose said. “We want to provide an opportunity, for those who are able to, to support children in need at the same time. “We’re constantly amazed by the generous spirit of our customers and the ongoing support they show for our partnership with The Royal Children’s Hospital Good Friday Appeal. “This year, while shopping for their pumpkins, costumes and decorations for Halloween celebrations at home, we’re encouraging customers … to make a charity donation or add a Halloween token to their shop.”

A 38-year-old Rockbank man has been arrested after a seven-year-old boy’s motorcycle went missing from a campsite in Torrumbarry in June. A joint investigation between Melton and Campaspe police led police to execute a search warrant at a Rockbank address last week. The motorbike was recovered, along with another allegedly stolen bike. The man was charged and will face Sunshine Magistrates Court at a later date.

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By Esther Lauaki Sarah Gambin’s heart has endured more than any mother’s should ever have to, but her love for her children gives her the strength to keep up the fight for HeartKids. The western suburbs’ mum was pregnant with her second child when she was diagnosed with dilated cardiomyopathy – disease of the heart muscle, after her daughter Mayah was diagnosed with heart failure. Mayah was 14 months when she received a heart transplant but her body rejected the transplant and she died just months shy of her second birthday in 2015. In a heartbreaking twist, Sarah gave birth to son Charlie, who was also born with dilated cardiomyopathy, which was detected at two weeks after genetic testing. Charlie must now take medication twice a day, every day and has regular cardiology appointments. “I was stunned when we found out, I wasn’t expecting it … I thought it was just a one-off that Mayah had,” Sarah said. Sarah said that the cause was a combination of her existing condition and genetics from her husband. Last weekend, the family took part in the HeartKids Two Feet & A Heartbeat virtual charity walk to help raise funds for children affected by life-long congenital heart disease. “In our family we have what we call a Heart Angel [Mayah] and Heart Warrior [Charlie] and myself,” Sarah said. “We’re very connected to HeartKids. “I take part in the walk every year and it’s really important to me because it recognises and acknowledges Mayah and all the others just like her.”

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“Charlie is such a happy boy who loves being outdoors, riding his bike and relishes life in general. “The continuous support HeartKids

provides my family has been invaluable. We are honoured to be ambassadors for the upcoming online walk and hope others will join us across the city of Melbourne and beyond.”

A project aimed at empowering dads and father figures has been given a funding boost as part of Australia Post’s 2020 Community Grants Program. The $9000 grant will fund Djerriwarrh Employment & Education Services’ Just for Dads and Father Figures project. The project also connects participants to support and referral options, and will create peer-led dads’ groups to promote mateship, community and connection. Djerriwarrh Employment & Education Services is one of 79 community organisations across the country to receive an Australia Post grant. Australia Post executive general manager Nicole Sheffield said she was proud to be awarding these funds during what has been an incredibly challenging year for communities across Australia. “We know when we connect, we feel better,” Ms Sheffield said. “The organisations we’ve funded aim to help improve the mental health and wellbeing of Australians by helping individuals and communities be more connected. “The projects will help to increase community awareness and understanding of mental health and how to stay mentally well, and strengthen connections to mental health support services.” More than $500,000 in total has been awarded to not-for-profit community organisations across Australia. Ewen McRae

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Melton is still very much open for business. The COVID-19 crisis has hit businesses hard, prompting Melton council to adopt a number of relief measures including the recently launched ‘Open for Business’ campaign. Open for Business aims to provide businesses with opportunities to promote the trades and services they can still offer. Melton council manager engagement Badr Khabbaz and Omar Khabbaz, of Notorious Burgers, with mayor Cr Lara Carli. and advocacy Sean McManus said a number of measures are in place to support the survival of local businesses. “We’ve entered a council partnership By Tate Papworth it on the television,” Ms McArthur said. “It is with the Star Weekly newspaper, whereby integral that households obey the stay-at-home A western Victoria MP has lashed state directive from the federal government, but the local traders can place an advertisement government-imposed restrictions during the state government’s restrictions display serious double standards. COVID-19 pandemic. in the paper at no cost to them,” he said. “To allow running around the suburban Member for the Western Victoria Region Bev McArthur said a number of restrictions in place block, when you might pass several individuals “The Melton City Much More Facebook – including those around firearms and fishing – on the route, but ban fishing, when you might not see a single other individual besides passing were too city-centric. “The ban on the sale of firearms and them in your car, makes no sense.” page has become a conduit of information Ms McArthur said there didn’t need to be ammunition was clearly a method of appeasing

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specific 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. “The fines [for breaching restrictions] should be based around the social distancing measures in place, not the activities. “If there are 30 people fishing on St Kilda pier, clearly that’s unacceptable. If there’s one bloke fishing alone on a lake in rural Victoria that the police happen to notice, there is no reason to hand out a fine.” 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 flats 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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Council ‘kept out’ of the loop By Ewen McRae Moorabool council says the state government has failed local residents after being left out of another key decision affecting the community. Council learnt last week that the Environment Protection Authority (EPA) has modified Maddingley Brown Coal’s environment management plan to make way for MBC to take contaminated soil from the

West Gate Tunnel Project site. The modification will allow upgrades to the design of the containment facility. On the same day, the EPA also announced that it had approved an Environment Management Plan for Ravenhall to accept the West Gate Tunnel soil. The Ravenhall site, MBC and a site in Bulla are all vying to take the soil. Council chief executive Derek Madden said hearing about these decisions after they

have been made was making it increasingly difficult to keep the community informed. “We’re told this does not mark the final decision of where the contaminated soil will be dumped,” Mr Madden said. “But we are still not a part of the planning process and we should be. “We still have to wait for the planning minister to make a decision and then the project team will have the final say as to where the soil will go.

“We, as a council, and our community, have been kept out of the loop throughout the entire process.” Mr Madden said council had still not been informed on what works will take place on the Avenue of Honour after the Heritage Advisory Council granted MBC a permit exemption to do roadworks on The Avenue. “Our community has been left in the dark on all elements, which is a real failure of the state government to our residents.”

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Town centre the heart of Woodlea One of the biggest retail and business centres in the west is set to hit the ground running in March 2021, with the Woodlea Town Centre nearing completion. The town centre – to be known as Woodlea Town – is a $45 million precinct that will sit at the heart of the burgeoning Aintree development. Woodlea project director Matthew Dean said the new addition would set an unprecedented benchmark for growing Melbourne suburbs with an assortment of essential services, dining and retail options elevating the lifestyle of the already thriving community. “This won’t be just a place for residents to

do their daily shop, Woodlea Town will be a destination that is exciting for both those who live in Woodlea and those in Melbourne’s west more broadly,” Mr Dean said. “This is the missing piece of community infrastructure that our residents have been waiting for.” Reflecting a mix of shopping centre-style customer convenience and a modern street-based shopping format, Woodlea Town will deliver convenience for Woodlea residents, with the closest supermarket currently a 15-minute drive away. “We have been gifted with a blank canvas allowing our architects to create a local town

centre, which will integrate a fantastic mix of tenants to ensure Woodlea becomes a destination for the west,” Mr Dean said. The centre will include a Coles, specialty retailers such as a fresh food groccer, Indian supermarket, 24-hour gym, lotto and news, beauty and nail salon, and eatery options. Additionally, the health precinct will encompass a medical centre with pathology services, pharmacy, dentist and physiotherapy. The town park will also include a sculptural water play element, while amphitheatre seating encases an elevated performance stage.

A leading community service organisation has launched a program to keep children and young people in Melton and Brimbank from entering out-of-home care. OzChild is working with at-risk families in western Melbourne, Brimbank, Melton and the Goulburn Valley. Family Worx is OzChild’s adoption of the Family Preservation and Reunification Response Model being rolled out across Victoria by the Department of Health and Human Services. OzChild prevention and strengthening families director Grenville Hendricks said the service was vital as the number of children at risk of being without their families climbs. “Family Worx has one key goal: to keep families safely together,” Mr Hendricks said. “The model is OzChild’s response to the ever-increasing trajectory of children who may end up in out-of-home care. “If the numbers keep increasing in Australia it will get to a point where it’s no longer sustainable or tenable. We want to work with families in crisis now to keep them together, so children can stay safely with their families. “We know the impacts of a child being removed from their family and placed into out-of-home care can be significant and long-lasting.” The program will provide an integrated service to families in crisis, requiring immediate support and intervention, as well as parents who are being reunified with their children after a period of out-of-home care. Ewen McRae

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Train station upgrade inches closer The upgrade of Melton station is a step closer, with investigation works carried out recently. The upgrade is part of a $24 million investment to improve facilities at 16 key stations across the state. Boreholes were drilled on platform one and its adjacent track, giving crews critical foundation and structure data. The information from exploratory works will be used to inform detailed design works before the final plans are completed and construction can commence. Upgrade plans include the installation of additional shelters, a new accessible platform entrance and platform surface improvements. There will also be upgrades to the passenger

information display screens and the relocation of Myki payment devices. Melton MP Steve McGhie said upgrading the station was a priority project for the community. “New shelter and better access to the train platform, along with other vital upgrades, will give commuters using Melton train station the facilities they deserve,” Mr McGhie said. “Melton has already benefited with a new station in Cobblebank delivered last year. Since the delivered upgrades on the Ballarat line last year, many people have contacted me about the existing historic Melton train station. “We have listened to commuters’ needs and advocated with the Minister for Public

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Transport to deliver much-needed upgrades for Melton commuters.” Crews have worked through the night to complete the works without disrupting passengers. During the upgrades, special care will be taken to preserve the artworks and historical plaques at the station that have been created by the local community in recent years. Melton is one of the busiest stations on the V/Line network, with an average of more than 6000 passengers travelling to or from the station on any given weekday before coronavirus restrictions were introduced. Ewen McRae

Melton MP Steve McGhie at Melton station prior to stage 4 lockdown measures being introduced. (Supplied)

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cohealth’s homelessness and health support team provide outreach services to the most vulnerable. (Pictures: Supplied)

Back to the gym You don’t have to be fit to start Just like you wouldn’t get your hair trimmed before you go to the hairdresser, you don’t have to be fit to start in a group fitness class (as long as the class is suitable for all fitness levels).

Wear comfy clothes and runners/sneakers You just need to be able to move well in them – so a pair of tracksuit pants, shorts or leggings and a comfy T-shirt or active wear top is best. Your shoes should ideally be laced-up runners with good grip to keep yourself safe. Masks must be worn at all times until you are physically exerting yourself.

Stage 4 restrictions have not made good bedfellows for allowing Melbournians to maintain a fitness regime of any sort. Some have made it outside, kids in tow, for daily ‘iso walks’ and some have done a home workout each day. But, for the past six months, we haven’t been able to step foot inside a gym. And that’s a long time to have off! Things will have changed – some out of necessity and some changes to reinvigorate fitness businesses. So, the post-Iso return to the gym or group fitness class will be reminiscent of being a beginner. Here are some tips that should help you have a great time at your first session back.

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You may need to bring your own mat and maybe even your own weights at the start – check ahead about this; your own full water bottle; bring a towel (a hand-towel will do here); and a small bag for your things. And hand sanitiser, although this should be supplied.

Book in There are usually a couple of ways to do this – best bet to check out your gym’s website. While gathering numbers are restricted and contact tracing is required, you will have to book in to attend.

Go in with an open mind Don’t set any expectations of yourself or of the class. Be open to trying new things. While some moves may feel uncomfortable or unusual, nothing should physically hurt you during the class.

Go with a friend Having a familiar face to smile or grimace with can be reassuring if you’re new. Remember, everyone in that room was new at one stage. Even the instructor!

Take your time From a practical point of actually getting yourself to the class and your expectations on yourself in the class.

Firstly, arrive at least 10 minutes before the class starts. You need time to get a lay of the land and to fill out any paperwork, to set up and to have a chat to the instructor. Secondly, take your time once you’re in the class. It’s much better to do five great squats while everyone else is doing 20, than to hurt yourself doing those 20 squats poorly. A good instructor should allow for this, and will have some great modifications if you really do find something too tricky.

The length of this list is not indicative of how complicated participating in a group fitness class is. This is simply an overview of all the little things I wish I knew at the start. The most important thing is to simply just start! So, go on, grab a friend, pop your comfy clothes and runners on and GIVE IT A GO! (The very first thing you should do, though, before any of this, is check in with your GP – just to see if there are any health concerns that you may be unaware of that need to be taken into consideration before you start.)

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Make your mark Who says watching the Grand Final at home during lockdown can’t be fun? OK, slightly less perfect without having the gang over, but there are ways to make the most exciting day of footy exciting at home – inside or outdoors, writes Carole Levy. First, set the mood: get into the scarves, socks and beanies of your team (even if they’re not playing in the Grandie), then crank up the music. ‘Up There Kazaly’ (on repeat) and anything from Barnesy are obvious choices. Maybe best to give a miss to your old Meatloaf CD…for obvious reasons. When the music goes down, turn up the TV to loud because there’s nothing like listening to the commentators’ shtick to get in the mood and to spark friendly debate before the game. Second, before the first bounce, hand out a list to everyone for them to enter their ‘bets’ on the following: Who will win the captain’s centre call? How many players will actually sing the National Anthem? Who will kick the first goal? Who will kick the first behind? Who will get the first free kick? At what stage will the first punch-on occur? What will constitute the first ‘bad’ umpire’s decision? Which side will get the most free kicks per quarter? This can be readily adapted to a typical Aussie drinking game, but have silly prizes to hand out during and after the match. Kids and grown-ups will love this, and you can add your own ideas to the list. Third – have the ‘right’ mood-food available. Pies, obviously. If you’re having a barbecue, check out local butchers who are likely to offer a Grand Final meat or skewers pack. Order in home-delivered treats from your fave local café – think cupcakes, antipasto or cheese platters, a wrap selection… Most of all, celebrate togetherness, and know that people all over Melbourne are barracking in their homes along with you. We can make the COVID grand final a great one anyway… because that’s who we are.

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There’s a mix of four and six-cylinder automatic and manual transmissions. Most of the autos are conventional torque convertor units, but there’s a CVT unit in the 1.4 engine. Hyundai is a well established part of the Australian automotive scene. The dealer network is large and widespread, though as is often the way in a car in this class, representation in the bush can be on the sparse side. We have heard of no real complaints about the cost of servicing or spare parts. The Accent is a simple design and has good underbonnet space, so it’s quite easy to work on. A lot of routine stuff can be done by a good home handyperson. But always leave safety-related items to the professional. Having a workshop manual on hand is always a smart move. Insurance charges are moderate and there doesn’t appear to be a great deal of difference between companies as to the premiums they charge. Shop around but, as always, make sure you are doing a full apples-with-apples

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SPORT Battistella returns home to North Footscray The appeal of returing home to North Footscray was enough to make David Battistella rethink his plans to retire from coaching. Battistella played all his football at the Red Devils before going on to coach them prior to moving to coach East Keilor. When he stepped down at East Keilor, he thought that was the end of his coaching days. But the prospect of returning home sparked his interest and he was appointed North Footscray coach for next year’s Western Region Football League division 2 season. Battistella said returning to his old club just felt right. “It has come up more recently,” he said. “If I was going to coach again this was the right time. Before I stopped coaching, I had coached 11 out of 12 years and it’s a tiring job. “I wanted to spend more time with my family. At the time had you asked if I would coach again, I would have said highly unlikely,

but never say never. Had you asked me 12 months ago, I would have said the same thing.” Battistella said there was the romance story of returning to his old club, but he knows it doesn’t always end in fairytales. Battistella is bringing his own coaching panel, which includes another two former North Footscray players. He said the reaction since the announcement had been really good. “I’ve been around long enough to not go in with strong expectations. I want to build a consistent, strong and viable team.” While Battistella has been around North Footscray for a number of years, he said he knew no more than five players from the current playing group. He said that gives everyone a fresh slate. “Sitting down with [president] Jason [McCluskey] and talking about what has been done, football manager Scott Kenny has done a power of work.

“He was signing up players for 2020 and now 2021. There’s a fair few new recruits. “It started in 2019 and it’s occurred all the way through 2020.” Battistella said he wasn’t sure whether they would get to start training before Christmas due to COVID-19 restrictions. While Battistella knows it’s a tough situation coming into a coaching role after no football this year, he said every other coach would be in a similar situation. “It’s a tough initiation for everyone taking away 2020,” he said. “Everyone still had to start again. It’s a brand new fresh start for me.” Tara Murray New North Footscray coach David Battistella. (Supplied)

Pritchard’s dream draft By Tara Murray Draft night couldn’t have been better for new Western Bulldogs AFLW recruit Isabelle Pritchard. A diehard Bulldogs supporter who lives down the road in Spotswood, Pritchard was hoping that she might make her way to Whitten Oval in the draft. It was a dream come true, when the Bulldogs used their third pick, pick 16, to take Pritchard. “It’s very exciting and it’s unreal,” Pritchard said. “Especially since I’ve grown up with the Dogs my whole life, it’s a dream come true. “From picks 11-16 those were some of the clubs I’ve had interviews with. I wasn’t expecting to go then, but thought maybe I would go around then. “There was a bit of silence when all those picks read out from pick 11 to 15 and it wasn’t my name.

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“The room was silent and it came to pick 16 and we all had our fingers crossed and all hoping that I would be picked. “My mum and dad erupted and my brother was so happy.” Pritchard has become the second Spotswood female player to be drafted by the Bulldogs, after they took father-daughter pick Isabella Grant last season. Pritchard said having that relationship with Grant will help her when she heads down to the Bulldogs. “Growing up at my local club, I played for Spotswood and my coach there was Chris Grant, who is the director of football at the Dogs now. “We’re good family friends with Chris and I’m good friends with Izzy already. It’s just so good knowing her.” Pritchard isn’t a complete stranger to the Bulldogs, having trained at the club earlier this year as part of her time in the AFLW Academy. She said it gave her an insight into what she has to expect. “I’ve met with all the players before which is really comforting … they’re all really nice. “I know it will be a big step up. I remember when I trained there at the start of the year, I did that week with them and by the end of the week, I couldn’t walk properly. “I was so sore. I know it’s a step up and I’m looking forward to the challenge.” Pritchard said she was unsure when she

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super exciting being able to start training. “I’m going to try and learn as much as I can in the environment … and see how much I can improve.” Pritchard was one of two Western Jets players taken in the draft. Amelia Velardo was taken at pick 25 by Collingwood.

Rupo appoint new coach If Arron Bray was ever going to return to coaching there was only one club that could tempt him – Rupertswood. A throwaway line on the golf course was enough to set things in motion, with Bray appointed Rupertswood’s coach to lead them into the Essendon District Football League for the first time. Bray, who previously coached Broadford in the Riddell District Football League, said he was excited by the role and the future of the club. He replaces premiership-winning coach Nick Ash who stood down from the role. “Four years down the track I didn’t think I would be coaching them after plotting their downfall in a couple of finals series,” Bray said. “I had been spending the last few years relaxing and fishing. I didn’t think about coaching again. I was playing golf and said the one club to get me back into coaching would be Rupo. “My golfing partner then went around the corner and called the Rupo president and said they want to speak to you.” Bray, who lives in Broadford, said the club’s program and strong juniors were big factors in his decision. He said they also seem like a professional club. “Coaching some of the players in the interleague … I had built up a bit of a relationship and they knew a bit about me and I knew a bit about them.” Bray said he had a bit of knowledge about the EDFL competition from many years ago. The Sharks will play in division 1 next year, which includes the Sunbury Kangaroos, another side which Bray coached against in the RDFL. Among his opposition coaches is Mo Kaakour, who he coached at Broadford. Bray said he had started to speak to the playing group. “I think a fair few of the premiership side has re-signed,” he said. “I’ll bring in two or three players if I can, but I haven’t got that far.” Meanwhile the Sharks have reappointed Michael Saker and Kaila Ingham as their netball coaches for next season. Tara Murray

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Woodend looks to next generation of players Woodend is hoping its next generation of players will step up as it eyes a return to Gisborne and District Cricket Association McIntyre Cup finals. After a disappointing end to last season where it missed finals, Woodend knows it needs to step things up across the board this season. Playing coach Greg Matthews said they would have a younger side this year. “We’ve lost a few players,” he said. “Some players are playing elsewhere and with COVID others are unsure about availability and how it will be with work and life. “A lot of clubs are dealing with that at the moment. “We’re looking forward to bringing some kids up and continuing their development. They played a fair bit last year, so it will be good to see how they have progressed.”

Former coach Adam Johnstone headlines the outs, with the wicketkeeper heading to play at Airport West. Matthews said the loss of Johnstone would be a big one. But despite losing some senior players, Matthews says finals was still the aim this season. “Last season we were quite close but things didn’t quite fall our way,” he said. “We’re going to continue to work on our games with the intention of getting into finals. “We’re striving for that and with a young team we have to improve across the board.” Woodend started its season on Saturday in a thriller, going down to Romsey in the final over in the regional senior competition. Playing for no points, regional teams had the option of entering teams into the competition, while metro teams are still unable to play due to

coonavirus restrictions. The Hawks made 9-157 from their overs, with new recruit Riley Vernon making 90 at the top of the order. Darin Jewell and Aaron Paterson took three wickets each for Romsey. Romsey made hard work of the run chase, but made it on the final ball with one wicket in hand. Sean Day topscored with 40, while Matthews took three wickets for the Hawks. Gisborne won the other pool A match. In pool B, Bacchus Marsh beat Gisborne, while there was no play between Wallan and Riddell. Tara Murray Greg Matthews is coaching Woodend again. (Damjan Janevski) 200357_10

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By Tara Murray Bacchus Marsh was thrilled to return to the cricket field as play in the Gisborne and District Cricket Association got under way on Saturday. Playing a different format and not for points, with metro sides still unable to play, the Bulls took on fellow McIntyre Cup side Gisborne, in pool A of the regional club competition. Romsey and Woodend make up the other two sides in the pool. There are six pools in the club competition, with Bacchus Marsh and Gisborne fielding the most teams with five each. It’s hoped the normal season will start in November. A strong Gisborne unit proved too good for the Bulls on Saturday. The Bulls won the toss and elected to bat, making 5-162 from 40 overs. Taeje Baker top scored with 56, while Lidgett made 38. Roby Lane took two wickets. The Dragons made the runs with three overs to spare. Lachlan McKenna, who normally plays premier cricket, made 61. Former under-19 Australian captain Pat McKenna, who has played little cricket in recent years, chipped in with 41 not out. It was all single wickettakers for the Bulls. Speaking before the game, Bulls captain-coach James Lidgett said the competition was a good opportunity to test themselves against some of the stronger teams in the competition. “I’m very excited and the other guys are just as excited to do something and get out of the house. “We want to see how some other people will go, but we’ll also be taking it seriously and test ourselves out and give us our best preparation for the season.” The Bulls weren’t at full strength on Saturday, with some players living in metro Melbourne areas and unable to play. Lidgett said they had an exciting crop of youngsters coming through who they were keen to see more of. The Bulls, who finished fourth last season, losing to Gisborne in a semi-final, have a few changes. Jared Taylor, who last played for the Bulls in the 2018-19 season, returns to the club, while Kieran Atkin comes across from Wallan. Kasun Suriaratchie is the main confirmed out from last season. Lidgett said there were a couple of players who live in the metro region and they were unsure what they were doing. In the Ballarat Cricket Association, Darley started the season with a win against Golden Point. The Lions made 9-208 on the back of 72 from Danza Hyatt at the top of the order. The knock included five sixes. The Lions bowled Golden Point out for 160. Madushanka Ekanayaka took three wickets for the Lions. There are no BCA matches this weekend due to the AFL grand final.

Werribee will go in with an unchanged line-up as it looks to go one better in the Victorian Sub-District Cricket Association. The Tigers made the east-west grand final last season against Williamstown, but the match didn’t go ahead due to COVID-19 concerns. The Seagulls were awarded the premiership after finishing higher on the ladder. Again led by Tim O’Brien, the Tigers this season are hoping they have a side that will be in the mix as they look to break through for a premiership in the north-west group. O’Brien said they were hoping lockdown rules would change soon so they can start training and then get the season under way. “We go in unchanged,” he said. “We really haven’t recruited anyone or lost any one. “All the guys are back from last year and with it all being one-dayers it will be interesting. “It had been seven years before last year that we had played in a grand final after playing finals most years. “It was out of our hands. We are keen to get another opportunity.” O’Brien said having the same side as last year would help with planning for training and playing when the season gets under way. He said while they were allowed to train in groups of two they hadn’t started any official training. They are hoping to get a practice match on November 14, with the season scheduled to kick off on November 21. “With COVID planning and training, we know what group we have, which is really helpful.” While the Tigers have kept their list together, they’ve bolstered their coaching ranks. Shane Arthur, who has been the batting coach in recent years, steps up to an assistant coaching role and will be more hands on. Jeff Dean, who used to coach the side and has the club’s batting award named after him, returns to the club as a batting coach. Dean is the father of players Matt and Shaun Dean, and Victorian player Travis Dean. Another former player, Heath Pritchard has been named bowling coach and will spend time at the club around his football commitments. The Tigers start their season against Williamstown. Tara Murray Jared Taylor returns for Bacchus Marsh. (Shawn Smits) 19 MELTON & MOORABOOL STAR WEEKLY Tuesday, 20 October, 2020

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