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Teachers and staff from Caroline Chisholm Catholic College will walk the length of 127 football fields in an effort to raise money for Cancer research. The team will clock up 21 kilometres walking the school’s sports oval this weekend as part of a fundraising activity for the Walking Stars project. Principal Marco Di Cesare said the cause was close to the hearts of many staff members. “The college has been touched by several incidents of cancer, so we have decided to rally together to support our colleagues as well as others affected by this terrible disease,” Mr Di Cesare said. The school has so far raised more than $1700 towards its $2000 goal through an online campaign. “Every dollar raised gives hope for a cancer-free future,” Mr Di Cesare said. Donate: bit.ly/3loe8ki Esther Lauaki

Budget a ‘game changer’ By Esther Lauaki Billions of dollars will be invested in Brimbank to help the city continue responding, recovering, and rebuilding as it emerges from the COVID-19 pandemic. This year’s state budget, handed down last Tuesday, will fund a number of key projects across Brimbank – the big ticket item was a $10 billion commitment to the Melbourne Rail Link which will run through Sunshine from regional Victoria to the airport.

Brimbank mayor Ranka Rasic last week said the 2020-21 state budget would be a “game changer” for the municipality. “Many state budget commitments will play a significant role in reinforcing Brimbank as an economic hub … and in helping our city respond to the health, wellbeing and socio-economic consequences of this severe and prolonged pandemic,” Cr Rasic said. “We especially welcome the … reaffirmation to begin construction of the $10 billion Melbourne Airport Rail project, via the

Sunshine Priority Precinct and the Sunshine Super Transport Hub. “This will be a game changer for our city, with up to 8000 jobs anticipated to be created.” Treasurer Tim Pallas said the government had set an ambitious target of creating 400,000 jobs over the next five years. “This is a budget built on jobs and it’s focused on people,” Mr Pallas said. “We’re using our balance sheet to assist households and to assist businesses through these difficult times.” Council also welcomed commitments to

other key projects for the Sunshine Priority Precinct, including more than $25 million towards the redevelopment of the Sunshine Law Courts and Justice Precinct. “Having the state government commit to these important projects … is a great outcome for our community,” Cr Rasic said. “Many of these will serve as anchor investments in helping us to create local jobs, support local businesses and local community outcomes.” ■ Brimbank’s

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We are Brimbank and We are Open for Business We’ve launched a new campaign to support local business and spread the message that Brimbank is open for business.

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From the start of the pandemic, Council has been quick to act to help support local businesses as they suffer though the worst economic shock in our times.

Our ‘We Are Brimbank and We are Open for Business’ campaign showcases a range of diverse businesses around the municipality and offers a taste of the City’s unique offering.

Council thanks all the businesses who took part in the campaign development.

As restrictions start to ease, we’re determined to help our local traders recover as quickly as possible.

The campaign follows an earlier ‘Welcome. We Are Brimbank’ campaign that shared our pride in where we live, and showed what a wonderful, diverse, vibrant and welcoming City Brimbank is.

The campaign is a perfect way to encourage our community to support their local businesses and spend locally, whether it is for food, home, entertainment or Christmas gifts in the holiday season.

The campaign includes a series of heart-warming video stories from companies like Kontiki Cultural Women Empowerment Inc, Overnewton Castle, Luus Industries, Saint Side and Watergardens Town Centre. The videos are being promoted via social media and cinema advertising with postcards and posters also available. The campaign also features some loved

WHAT’S ON Next time you are out shopping spare a thought for those struggling during the festive season and consider adding something to your trolley for someone in need. Council is bringing the Giving Tree Program to the community again this year. The program provides an opportunity for community members to donate nonperishable goods to help people who might be doing it tough at this time of the year. Because of COVID-19, things are a little different this year. We’re making it as convenient as possible and asking people to drop off items directly to local charities in Brimbank. Your direct donation will help local agencies distribute items to people who need a helping hand this year. We will gratefully accept any non-perishable goods. Suggested items to donate include: tinned beans, rice, dry beans, pulses,

vegetable oil, peanut butter or other butters, rolled oats, canned fruit or vegetables, packed soup, canned tuna in water, tea or coffee, dishwashing liquid. The program is running throughout December. For a list of drop-off locations and times visit brimbank.vic.gov.au/ givingtree or call 9249 4000.

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Provide your feedback on plans for a new substation in St Albans as part of the Sunbury Line Upgrade. Rail Projects Victoria want to hear ideas from the St Albans community on how it can further develop the design to fit in with the local area. You can view the early designs and have your say at bigbuild.engage.vic. gov.au until Sunday 6 December. If you would like a hard copy of the survey sent to you, please ring 1800 105 105.

Our message is that Brimbank welcomes entrepreneurs, start-ups and businesses with bold ambitions. And of The new ‘We Are Brimbank and We are Open for Business’ course, that Brimbank offers a wide range of exciting and campaign is part of the strong support Council is providing local top quality products and experiences to enjoy. business, especially through the COVID-19 recovery phase.

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A free program for parents and carers of young people aged 10 to 18 years old. Our seven-week Tuning in to Teens program teaches parents how to help their teen develop emotional intelligence. Register your interest now for Term 1, 2021 When: Wednesdays 6-8pm, 10 February—24 March 2021 Where: Online via Zoom Cost: No charge For more information: brimbankyouth.com, or youthsupport2@ brimbank.vic.gov.au or phone 9249 4110.

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Brimbank children aged 8—10 are invited to take part in a week of swimming lessons as part of a Life Saving Victoria program that will test a new way of learning to swim – the Platypus Swim Trainer. Swimming lessons will be offered at no charge to 100 children from Monday 7 December to Friday 11 December 2020, at set times between 4-6.30pm. Participants must be available to attend every lesson and parents must stay for the duration of the lesson. Registering for the program is easy, check your eligibility and complete the booking form by visiting trybooking.com/events/ landing?eid=685422&

Have your say: Have your say on issues that are important to you. Learn more about our current community consultations including: • Northumberland Reserve Upgrade – We are seeking feedback about a draft concept design on plans for Northumberland Reserve in Sunshine North. The closing date to provide your comments is 11 December 2020 at 5pm. View the draft and learn more at brimbank. vic.gov.au/haveyoursay

Next Council meeting: 15 December 2020 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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Soil approval angers councils By Benjamin Millar Western suburbs councils have reacted angrily to the state government’s approval for toxic West Gate Tunnel soil to be dumped in Ravenhall and Bacchus Marsh. State Planning Minister Richard Wynne last week gave the green light for Cleanaway to take and store contaminated soil from the $6.8 billion West Gate Tunnel Project at its Ravenhall tip site and for Maddingley Brown Coal to receive the soil in Bacchus Marsh. Both sites have already been ticked off by the

Environment Protection Authority to receive the soil, which is riddled with toxic PFAS and asbestos. The decision comes despite strong community campaigns against the proposals put forward for the two sites and a third site at Bulla, which is yet to be approved. Melton mayor Kathy Majdlik expressed “extreme disappointment” over the approval of Cleanaway’s Planning Scheme Amendment for Melbourne Regional Landfill in Ravenhall to accept the toxic soil. “I’m absolutely shocked that the state government thinks a proposal like this is

appropriate. We’re talking about toxic soil and hundreds of truck movements every day in an area where families live and work,” Cr Majdlik said. “This approval has not taken into account community or council feedback and I’m deeply concerned and disappointed about the consequences of this decision.” Cr Majdlik said she felt the decision had been rushed through during the pandemic lockdown when people were putting their focus on survival. She said the approval means Cleanaway can construct a permanent facility to accept and process contaminated soil well

beyond the West Gate Tunnel project. Cr Majdlik urged residents to contact their local state MPs and to sign the petition hosted on the ‘Stop the Soil’ website, run jointly by Melton and Brimbank councils. The state government argues the project is vital for the state and supports jobs and the economy. A spokesperson said the decision was made after consideration of all relevant matters under the planning legislation, consultation with councils and stakeholder feedback. Cleanaway was contacted for comment.

Succeeding the VU way In an Australian first, 650 students will graduate from Victoria University after completing their studies in block mode. Block teaching, introduced at VU in 2018, enables students to study one subject at a time in a four-week “block”, and features smaller class sizes and prompt feedback on assessments. Imogen Hair is among the class of 2020, earning a bachelor of business with a major in event management. “It 100 per cent benefited me,” she said of the block model. “I did have an experience overseas doing a regular model and the comparison was actually very interesting. “I found that the block model really focuses in intensely on the subject and the primary content that you need to learn, so it really helps you to focus … and understand the content in a high-pressure environment, which I think is a very good, realistic workplace skill to have – learning intensively and completing tasks in

a short period of time compared to a regular 12-week semester.” Block teaching has been credited with helping students who struggle with their course and has led to an increase in pass rates and attendance at VU. In the first year, 86 per cent of students passed compared with 74 per cent the previous year before its introduction. Student attendance has been 90 per cent – more than double the estimated 40 per cent before block model was introduced. VU vice-chancellor Peter Dawkins said the block model had reinvented tertiary education. “This is a historic moment for VU’s revolutionary block model, known as ‘The VU Way’,” he said. “It is deeply gratifying that students have responded positively to our reimagined and transformative model of teaching and learning.” Goya Dmytryshchak

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Record spend on local schools By Esther Lauaki Brimbank schools are set for more than $50 million in upgrades over the next four years. In its 2020-2021 budget handed down last week, the state government committed to spending big on building and upgrading schools in Sunshine, St Albans, Keilor Downs and Taylors Lakes. A record spend of more than $56.8 million in state government investment across local schools, includes Sunshine Primary School ($11.16 million); Monmia Primary School ($6.9 million); Taylors Lakes Primary School ($7.526 million); Taylors Lakes Secondary College ($1.820 million); Furlong Park School for the Deaf Children ($9.4 million); Sunshine Special Developmental School ($10 million); and Jackson School, St Albans ($10 million). Sunshine Special Development School principal Nicole Edwardes said the announcement was a welcome surprise. “This significant funding announcement was unexpected and we have been overwhelmed with excitement and quite emotional,” Ms Edwardes said. “We are incredibly grateful for this investment which will support our vision of excellence in education for every student, every day, without exception. “It will enable us to think flexibly about the infrastructure and facilities to support student learning. “This funding will enable us to update facilities and ensure the individual needs of our students continue to be met. “We aim to do this through modern and flexible learning spaces, permanent buildings that will accommodate the increase in enrolment and meet the changing needs of our

Sunshine Special Developmental School; Inset: Sunshine Primary School. (Pictures: Supplied)

community.” The government also announced a total of $3 billion in school upgrades, although more than $1 billion will come in the second half of 2022, around the time of the next state election or beyond.

There will be $1.2 billion invested this year into education initiatives and a further $3.8 billion in the next three years. The government has touted TAFE as crucial to retraining workers displaced by the coronavirus pandemic and $631 million

has been committed to 80,000 new student positions over four years. The government’s signature “big build“ program will roll on, with the average annual spend on infrastructure growing to $19.6 billion.

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Roundabouts on way out By Esther Lauaki Two notorious roundabouts along Sunshine Avenue at Melton Highway and Old Calder Highway are another step closer to removal thanks to a $16.8 million state government boost. Congestion at the intersections, which has seen little change since the ’90s, has been a long-running issue with commuters and pedestrians who want the roundabouts replaced with lights.

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The state budget, handed down last Tuesday, includes $1.6 billion for road network and infrastructure initiatives, including a $117 million package of road and intersection upgrades across Melbourne and $411 million to resurface, rebuild and maintain 1700 kilometres of roads. Brimbank mayor Ranka Rasic said the council welcomed the state budget funding commitments to upgrades that it has advocated for over many years. “Council is certainly very appreciative of all of the 2020-2021 state budget commitments and for the $77 million in advocacy outcomes secured by council over the course of 2020,” Cr Rasic said. “Thanks to all of our local members of Parliament who have worked with us to advocate the needs of our city and community.” Cr Rasic said while the funding outlined in the budget was welcome, there were significantly more opportunities for both

Traffic lights will replace the roundabout at the intersection of Melton Highway and Sunshine Avenue. (Supplied)

federal and state support for Brimbank. “We have several key projects, such as the new health and wellbeing hub we’re building, for which we would welcome further funding and support,” Cr Rasic said. “Council will continue to advocate and look

towards the North-West City Deal for further opportunities to secure funding. “I look forward to continuing to advocate, engage and work in good faith … to help secure this further support for our city.” Other big ticket items to be funded in this

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Police are warning Brimbank buyers to beware when buying tools online. Theft and reselling of tools online is a common problem with more than 24,500 power tools stolen in Victoria last year. To assist with the recovery of stolen tools, Crime Stoppers Victoria and Victoria Police are encouraging tradies to engrave or mark tools for easy identification. The letter V followed by a Victorian licence number is recommended. Tradies are urged to catalog tools including serial numbers and images to keep track of property and provide proof of ownership. Crime Stoppers:1800 333 000.

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Card an Arcare original Sydenham’s Shirley Yeates’ creative touch will be on Christmas cards this year. The 74-year-old Arcare resident won the aged care community’s inaugural art competition which showcases the original artworks of residents and team members. From more than 100 submissions, Ms Yeates was selected as one of six winners, taking out the executive’s choice division. Her artworks will be used for Arcare’s Christmas cards from this month. Ms Yeates worked as a physiologist until her retirement and picked up art as a hobby once she retired. Winning this art competition was a surprise, she said. “I was truly thrilled to bits. I am truly appreciative of this acknowledgement,” Ms

Yeates said. She first started with tree bark artwork and later moved on to making soft toys with socks. Once she joined the Arcare Sydenham community in August 2019, she started painting and card making. “It’s very relaxing; it takes my mind off things that I do tend to worry about,” Ms Yeates said. Arcare chief Colin Singh said the competition aimed to celebrate the talented residents and team members within its community, and of course, show off their artistry. “The designs were open to public voting via Arcare’s website and Facebook page, with special guest judging,” Mr Singh said. Esther Lauaki

Police seized about 600 cannabis plants, more than $35,000 cash, an illegal firearm, an imitation firearm, a baton, three illegal dogs and one stolen dog in a recent sting at six premises as part of Operation Versified. Police targeting drug activity executed warrants at premises in St Albans, Taylors Lakes, Deer Park, Delahey, Derrimut and Keilor Downs. Police charged a 46-year-old male from St Albans, a 20-year-old male from Delahey and a 41-year-old male from Derrimut with cultivating and trafficking cannabis. All were remanded in custody. FOR BREAKING NEWS, VISIT Web: starweekly.com.au Brimbank & North West Star Weekly @starweeklynews @star_weekly

JOIN OUR ARTS COMMITTEE Melton City Council is seeking nominations from community members to join the City of Melton Arts and Culture Advisory Committee from January 2021 Four positions are available. Join us at an exciting time of program development, represent the arts community and help make our City a vibrant place to live.

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Brimbank mayor Ranka Rasic with staff recruited through the Working for Victoria program at Verona Drive Reserve, Taylors Lakes. (Damjan Janevski) 221608_05

Brimbank jobs boost By Esther Lauaki Brimbank council is recruiting more than 150 extra staff through the state government’s Working for Victoria program in a move to boost services across the municipality and support the community to re-open following the pandemic lockdown. Mayor Ranka Rasic said more than half of the new recruits were residents of Brimbank and surrounding suburbs – providing a crucial boost to the local economy by providing more jobs to local people. “As we emerge from restrictions, the newly

elected Brimbank council is committed to supporting our community to thrive again, while maintaining a strong focus on safety as we adjust to COVID-normal,” Cr Rasic said. “Through Working for Victoria, we’ve provided meaningful employment to about 150 extra people … Importantly, this includes people who can be more severely impacted by unemployment, such as young people, and people who are over 50 – with a quarter of the roles going to people in these age groups.” In July, Brimbank council welcomed up to $8 million in funding as part of the Victorian government’s Working for Victoria initiative.

Since then, council has begun recruitment for 161 full-time equivalent positions to deliver and work on its projects and initiatives in response to COVID-19. Of these, 74 staff have commenced work. “It’s been fantastic to see so many new recruits already out and about in Brimbank – including more than 30 people helping to beautify our parks and streetscapes,” Cr Rasic said. “I again thank the Victorian government for funding all of these roles, which will play such an important part in assisting Brimbank to continue to support our community … as we look to recover and rebuild.”

A new campaign aims to support local business and spread the message that Brimbank is open. Council’s We Are Brimbank and We are Open for Business campaign showcases a range of diverse businesses around the municipality, a taste of the city’s unique offering. It follows an earlier Welcome. We Are Brimbank campaign that shared pride in the area and showed off its diversity and vibrancy. Mayor Ranka Rasic said campaigns were part of the strong support that council was providing local business through the COVID-19 recovery phase. “From the start of the pandemic, council has been quick to act to help support local businesses as they suffer though the worst economic shock in our times,” Cr Rasic said. “Now as restrictions start to ease, we’re determined to help our local traders recover as quickly as possible. “Our campaign is a perfect way to encourage our community to support their local businesses and spend locally, whether it is for food, home, entertainment or Christmas gifts in the holiday season.” The campaign includes a series of heart-warming video stories highlighting local businesses. The videos will be promoted via social media and cinema advertising. Details: .brimbank.vic.gov.au/ news-and-events/we-are-brimbank

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Four charged in $123m drug bust By Esther Lauaki Three men and a woman from Sunshine, St Albans and Albion have been charged following the seizure of more than 560 kilograms of liquid methamphetamine – the largest importation in Victorian history. Australian Federal Police (AFP) allege that the men are members of a transnational criminal syndicate operating in Melbourne. In a joint operation with Australian Border Force and Victoria Police on November 11, the illicit substance was found stashed inside

a large consignment of mustard bottles flown into Melbourne via air cargo from Chicago. Further forensic testing revealed more than 1600 of the plastic mustard bottles within two pallets contained liquid methamphetamine with an estimated street value of more than $123 million dollars. A 29-year old Sunshine man was arrested at a Campbellfield property on November 20. A 28-year-old from St Albans was later arrested at his home. A 34-year-old man and a 34-year-old woman were arrested at their Albion property, with

investigators seizing several kilograms of suspected illicit drugs at the scene. AFP assistant Commissioner southern command Bruce Giles said the record seizure was another clear warning to criminal syndicates that the AFP and its Commonwealth and state law enforcement partners remained one step ahead. “We have stopped what is Victoria’s largest liquid methamphetamine haul, dead in its tracks,” assistant Commissioner Giles said. “These criminals continue to prey on our community, causing drug–related crime and

misery, along with associated health and social costs. “We remain tirelessly committed to keeping up the fight to identify, arrest and prosecute those involved in this type of activity.” Additional search warrants were later conducted at locations in St Albans, Sunshine and Sunshine North, along with commercial properties in Parkville and Sunshine on November 21 and 22. Those charged faced the Melbourne Magistrates Court and were remanded to reappear again at a later date.

Help put food on table Brimbank shoppers are being asked to give generously this Christmas for those in need. Woolworths stores across Brimbank are encouraging customers to give back to people who are struggling, through its annual OzHarvest Christmas Appeal. Foodbank’s recent Hunger Report revealed a significant increase in the number of Australians seeking food relief and support as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, with 3 in 10 Australians experiencing food insecurity for the first time, while the number seeking food support at least once a week has doubled compared to the same time last year. OzHarvest state manager Bernardo Tobias said 2020 has been rough on everyone with the pandemic, devastating bushfires and drought affecting so many. “The ongoing financial and economic impacts of COVID-19 means more Australians are experiencing food insecurity than ever,

with many going without a meal at Christmas time,” Mr Tobias said. “We’re asking stores in Brimbank and the northwest customers to show their generosity by donating to this year’s OzHarvest Christmas Appeal to help keep our wheels turning and provide vital food relief this holiday season and beyond. “This fantastic appeal will help provide six million meals to Aussies in need.” From now until December 24, Woolworths customers who spend more than $30 at the self-checkout will have the option to make a donation to the appeal by rounding-up the cost of their shop to the nearest dollar. Customers can also choose to make a 50 cent donation when they shop, with each donation helping to provide one nutritious meal to a person in need. Esther Lauaki

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Biotech facility at Airport Park By Tara Murray A new biotech manufacturing facility will be built at the Melbourne Airport Business Park. Seqirus, a subsidiary of Victorian-based global biopharmaceutical leader CSL, will invest more than $800 million to build the state-of-the-art facility which is expected to open in 2026. The project is a significant investment in Australia by CSL and will position Victoria at the forefront of the global influenza vaccine market. It will be the only cell-based influenza vaccine manufacturing facility in the southern hemisphere and the facility will also produce other life-saving products for the Australian market such as the world’s only Q-Fever vaccine and anti-venom for local snakes, spiders and marine creatures. The new facility will produce seasonal influenza vaccines for use globally and have the capacity to rapidly scale up vaccine production in response to any future influenza pandemic and guarantee the nation with a priority supply. The project will secure more than ,000 local jobs, generate export contracts and ensure continuing support for hundreds of organisations estimated to be worth $300 million to the local supply chain, helping to boost the state’s economic recovery. CSL already has a manufacturing plant in Broadmeadows, where they are producing two COVID-19 vaccines. State minister for Industry Support and Recovery Martin Pakula said the state

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The Victorian Government has released the State Budget and you’ve probably heard there are some exciting outcomes for our community.

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Firstly, the new Melton Hospital will become a reality with a very welcome $75 million committed to purchase the land, and to undertake planning and early works.

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State Budget: Melton Hospital, schools, roads welcomed Funding for a new Melton Hospital, significant local school upgrades, important road improvements, and an increased pool of funds for growth areas are welcome announcements for the City of Melton in the State Budget released last week. City of Melton’s State Budget wins: • Melton Hospital land acquisition, planning, and early works: $75 million • Exford Primary School upgrade: $25.3 million

• Melton Specialist School upgrade: $9.7 million • Diggers Rest Primary School upgrade: $3.2 million

Local services and facilities reopen With the Victorian Government’s plan to ease restrictions on track for a continued reopening across metropolitan Melbourne, Council is reopening more services and facilities to the community including: • Customer service centres at the Melton and Caroline Springs libraries • Men’s Sheds at Melton and Taylors Hill • Selected community centres • Libraries with an increase in patrons and no time limits Opening hours and patronage numbers are limited. Please visit melton.vic.gov.au/COVID19gov. au/COVID19

• Melton Town Centre revitalisation: $500,000 • MacPherson Park soccer pavilion: $1.18 million

• High Street and Coburns Road (Melton) roundabout to be replaced with traffic lights: $12.74 million

• Norton Drive and High Street (Melton) intersection upgrade to signalisation

Cambridge Ward with Cr Steve Abboushi I’d like to thank the residents of Cambridge ward, who re-elected me as their Councillor in October’s local government elections. It was an honour to be returned with such a strong primary vote, indicating the support and faith you have put in me to be your Council representative. I am grateful for the opportunity to continue my service, not only as an advocate and strong voice to other levels of government, but also at a grassroots level, and look forward to working with residents and local groups to make our City an even better place to live, work and play. In a great outcome for Cambridge Ward residents, Taylors Road and the Kororoit Creek Bridge crossing will open in mid-December, linking Caroline Springs and other eastern corridor suburbs directly to Aintree.

Council has begun planning infrastructure works along the Taylors Road corridor to ensure safety and improve capacity, with a range of improvements identified including; road upgrades and duplications, signalising intersections at City Vista Court, Sinclairs Road and Plumpton Road, and converting roundabouts to signalised intersections at Gourlay Road and Westwood Drive. Finally, I’d just like to take this opportunity to wish residents a very merry Christmas and a safe New Year. It’s been a tough year, and I hope 2021 brings much prosperity to you and loved ones. Please feel free to contact me for Cambridge Ward or Council related issues on 0437 231 680 or steve.abboushi@melton.vic.gov.au, or like my Facebook page @CrAbboushi

Together with our community, we’ve lobbied very hard for many years to achieve this next step and it’s a credit to everyone who has supported the campaign. Exford Primary School, Melton Specialist School and Diggers Rest Primary School will undergo significant upgrades worth a total of $38 million. We also have funds for important road improvements and we’ll be eligible for a share in funding for growth areas to help deliver more play spaces and facilities. These budget allocations will make a big difference to residents and we thank the State Government for this funding. As one of the fastest growing areas in the country, these sorts of projects are vital. They don’t just mean better access to health care, education, and services, they also translate into local job creation and a better lifestyle for our residents. We will continue to lobby for many additional needs. In particular, the electrification of the Melton railway line, upgrades to the Western and Melton highways, a dedicated local family violence service, and all that is needed to keep up with our city’s growth. We look forward to working with the State Government to transform the City of Melton and create a progressive future for you all. You’re welcome to contact me regarding council matters at kathy.majdlik@melton.vic.gov.au or on 0412 584 058.

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School upgrade funded By Esther Lauaki Taylors Lakes Primary School will receive upgrades to its gym and oval thanks to a $7.6 million state government boost. Last week’s funding announcement by Education Minister James Merlino and Sydenham MP Natalie Hutchins is part of the government’s commitment to build and upgrade schools. Taylors Lakes Primary School will receive $7.526 million to upgrade the south oval, deliver a new competition-grade gym and plan for a future upgrade at the school.

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“Families in Taylors Lakes have done a phenomenal job in supporting students to learn from home,” Ms Hutchins said. “As kids return to their classrooms, we want to make Taylors Lakes Primary School better than before. Not only will this make sure our kids are getting a great education – it’ll create new local jobs.” This investment builds on the government’s $1.18 billion Building Works Package announced earlier this year, which is creating space for more than 21,000 extra students in Victoria’s education system and creating about 1600 local construction jobs. “This is an investment in our kids and their future,” Mr Merlino said. “Schools are the heart of our communities, so it makes sense that we’re investing in upgrades to support local jobs to drive our economic recovery.”

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Box office flop By Esther Lauaki Hundreds of empty seats have been a familiar scene at Village Cinemas Sunshine as the state grappled with a second wave of coronavirus. Now the industry fears for its future after being snubbed in last Monday’s state government announcements which lifted lockdown restrictions on retail and hospitality. Cinemas have been closed to patrons for months, and are likely to be closed for several more weeks. Village Entertainment chief executive Kirk Edwards said the latest government decisions have excluded the arts and entertainment sector and placed unnecessary pressure on the entire industry and its stood down employees, who are receiving little to no income.

He joined a chorus of calls for the government to provide information on when cinemas can reopen and requests for the same level of consideration given to other industries – such as restaurants, cafes, gyms and churches. “It was very disappointing to see that cinema and entertainment had been left behind by the Victorian government once again,” Mr Edwards said. “While we are delighted to see so many other industries beginning to reopen, we are simply seeking the same level of consideration that has been given to those industries. Cinema is such an important part of our community, and sharing stories is an integral part of how we connect with one another. “We believe we are in a strong position to be able to allow Victorians an opportunity to

By Esther Lauaki Hundreds of empty seats have been a familiar scene at Village Cinemas Sunshine as the state grappled with a second wave of coronavirus. Now the industry fears for its future after being snubbed in last Monday’s state government announcements which lifted lockdown restrictions on retail and hospitality. Cinemas have been closed to patrons for months, and are likely to be closed for several more weeks. Village Entertainment chief executive Kirk Edwards said the latest government decisions have excluded the arts and entertainment sector and placed unnecessary pressure on the entire industry and its stood down employees, who are receiving little to no income.

reconnect and unwind in a safe environment – an experience that so many Victorians sorely need.” No confirmed COVID-19 cases in Australia have been linked to cinemas which, in other states, have been operational since late June and reopened in line with the hospitality and retail industry. Mr Edwards said that within the environment of a cinema, the risk of transmission is lessened by the large well-ventilated movie theatre auditoriums, where guests are facing one direction, wearing masks and not speaking. Cinema businesses, including Village Entertainment, have prepared stringent COVID-safe plans in order to keep staff and customers safe. Mr Edwards said that based on the research,

cinemas should be allowed to open alongside restaurants, gyms and churches from November 8. Village Entertainment operations chief Gino Munari said he was looking forward to seeing all cinemas re-open in the coming weeks. “The past few months have been very difficult for our staff, and the latest announcements have left many of us feeling very let down,” Mr Murani said. “The lack of clarity and consistent exclusion from reopening decisions has placed unnecessary stress on the thousands of young Australian part-time and casual workers that cinema employs. While we are incredibly grateful to be able to welcome back our Coburg Drive In team, we are dedicated to protecting the livelihood of all of all our staff.”

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12 years jail for terror crimes By Goya Dmytryshchak and Benjamin Millar A Braybrook man has been sentenced to 12 years’ jail for planning terror attacks and preparing a handbook for terrorists. Phillip Galea, 36, was sentenced in the Supreme Court last month. In December 2019, he became Australia’s first right-wing extremist to be found guilty of

planning and preparing a terror attack under federal anti-terrorism laws. During his jury trial, it emerged Galea planned to target a left-wing rally with chemical bombs. He had looked up the addresses of a range of ‘left-wing’ targets, including the union movement’s Trades Hall headquarters, the Socialist Alliance’s Resistance Centre and the Melbourne Anarchists Club.

The jury also found Galea guilty of producing an instruction manual he called the Patriot’s Cookbook, which prosecutors described as a how-to guide for terrorists. In her sentencing remarks, Justice Elizabeth Hollingworth said Galea was not being punished for his “radical right-wing views” but for “the violent means by which you contemplated promoting your beliefs”. She said Galea, who was a member of

Reclaim Australia and the True Blue Crew, had proposed to blow up his targeted buildings with Molotov cocktails. His Ballarat Road property was raided by counter-terrorism police in August 2016. The court heard he had spent most of the past four years in custody in solitary confinement due to the nature of his crimes. He must serve at least nine years of his 12-year sentence before being eligible for parole.

Lions serve up snags Snags are back on the menu outside Bunnings this week and Taylors Lakes Lions Club is urging locals to show their support. The Lions’ fundraising efforts ground to a halt during pandemic lockdowns and this Saturday’s sausage sizzle will be the first back for the Taylors Lakes club as COVID-19 restrictions ease. Club president Phil Clinkaberry said it had been a tough year financially for the club. “The pandemic limited the fundraising that we could undertake,” Mr Clinkaberry said. “Despite this, our Pandemic Support Project, supporting local elderly citizens, was recently awarded the District Governor Club Leadership and Innovation Award. “With our commitment, as with all Lions clubs, to give every cent raised back to the community, our dwindling funds were placing undue limits on our support, so we are very grateful to be offered the first barbecue back.” The funds raised at the barbecue will help ensure present projects are fully funded including the Lions Club’s civics and

citizenship awards for local primary school year 6 pupils, design and construction of a pedestrian trail at the Brimbank Bicycle Education Centre in Green Gully and future projects such as supporting the training and placement of a Lions Hearing Dog. Patrons are asked to “mask up” while waiting and practice social distancing at the barbecue. Esther Lauaki

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MY brimbank Daniela Cala is on a mission to empower women of the west. The Derrimut skin therapist chats to Esther Lauaki about looking good and feeling better. I reside and run my business in Derrimut where I perform skin treatments. How long have you lived in the area? I’ve lived in Brimbank for the past 15 years. What are you passionate about? I am passionate about skin health. I work from the outside in, so looking at the skin holistically is really important when trying to achieve a healthy skin barrier. One element I am completely passionate about is ensuring that people I see are prescribed the correct skincare along with a personalised detailed skincare plan that they can follow and implement without having to second guess how much product to use, how to use the product and when to use the product. You run a unique operation for women, tell us briefly about The Makeover Room. The Makeover Room is not just another beauty company. Education is a key element and my philosophy has always been education. When a new client comes to see me, there are many ah ha moments! What I teach is based on science so my clients walk away feeling empowered, having understood why previous methods or products may not have suited their skin, resulting in breakouts or other reactions. Why did you feel this is important for women? My business concept came through my own personal experience with acne and the plethora

of skincare options I tried. It was knowing how and when to use the products that really helped me improve and recover from severe acne. With so much emphasis on social media and looking picture perfect with flawless skin, as a makeup artist and skin therapist I know those images are far from reality. Filters have unfortunately become over used and in some phones are an automatic feature. Wouldn’t it be great if we can do away with unrealistic imagery and showcase beauty in the form of natural, clear healthy skin? I’m a huge supporter of women in business and empowering women to feel and look their very best without the added pressure of looking picture perfect is important. What do you love most about Brimbank? I love the community spirit. The local communities really want to see other small businesses shine and succeed, so when I reflect on this community spirit it makes me feel proud that I form part of that community. What would you like to see improved, particularly in response to the pandemic? I think we have started to address many issues that were previously either never thought of or neglected. An example is community transmission of bugs and viruses. We now see our local supermarkets sanitising shopping trolleys and hand sanitation being offered prior to entry into shops. These little additions should continue. Another highlight during the pandemic was the care of our elderly and vulnerable. I think this was a major highlight and flaw in our system. I hope to be able to volunteer at one of these centres in the future. The elderly need our care and compassion now more than ever.

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Difficulties don’t just disappear Christopher Carter CEO, North Western Melbourne Primary Health Network

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For many, this Christmas will act as a release valve for a year’s worth of extraordinary pressure. And after everything we’ve endured to stop the spread of COVID-19, we certainly deserve some rest and relaxation. But it’s also vital that we are aware that the difficulties of the year don’t just disappear because of the festive season – and for some people, they can get worse. In a normal year, the risk of suicide, dangerous behaviour and mental health issues increase around Christmas. This year we need to be particularly vigilant. Even as social restrictions ease, financial, employment and personal pressures remain, and mental health issues cannot be turned off like a tap. ‘Suicide’ is one of our most socially taboo words. Yet suicide is the leading cause of death for young Australians and older men. LGBTIQ people are also more at risk than the general population – but suicide can affect anyone, and its triggers are complex. Our silence is part of the problem. Alertness to warning signs, and a willingness to act, are other pieces to the puzzle. Taking notice if someone’s not engaged, or if something’s not quite right, is something we can all do. And we are helping more people learn how to go a step further and ask the right questions, listen, and refer someone in need on to professional support. In close consultation with experts and the community in the higher-risk areas of Melton, Brimbank and the Macedon Ranges, North Western Melbourne Primary Health Network has developed support models and delivered training to GPs, frontline workers

community including for suicide aftercare, mentoring for LGBTIQ youth and affirmative practice training program among its recent successes. We’re also excited to be on the cusp of launching a new community awareness campaign – to not only highlight the greater risk of suicide experienced by LGBTIQ people, but to improve overall health and wellbeing, and promote more supportive and responsive communities. Mercifully, the suicide rate has not increased compared to last year so far. But during the final six weeks of lockdown there were reports of growing numbers of young people presenting to emergency departments with suicidal thoughts, or serious self-harm. We weathered the worst of lockdowns by pulling together as a community – and that’s also what we need to do to stay well and prevent suicide. With the determination shown by community, restrictions are starting to ease and this will enable many to see family this Christmas. Christmas cheer can be a veneer. Enjoy the holidays, but don’t be afraid to seek help, speak up or ask questions. Let’s stay connected and keep looking out for each other.

and community members, including gaming venue staff. The number of people in our community taking up free ‘Question, Persuade, Refer’ training jumped following a campaign last year in this paper, and hundreds more have

been trained in other suicide prevention education programs, allowing them to go on to train others. Our LGBTIQ suicide prevention trial has also gone from strength to strength, with development of models of care informed by

For advice and information about training and suicide prevention programs, see nwmphn.org.au/suicide-prevention or email suicideprevention@nwmphn.org.au If you or a loved one need support, you can contact: Lifeline 131114 Suicide Call Back Service 1300 659 467 QLife 1800 184 527 Kids Helpline 1800 55 1800 Beyond Blue 1300 22 4636

Mix it up with your own routine pick something up, or put it down. A good hip hinge happens when there is no bend in your spine – so think about pushing your bottom back and let your torso fall forwards as you do, rather than just bringing your chest down. Rotation – We rotate a lot in our day! From putting the washing out, to getting in and out of the car to just turning over in bed. Human rotation happens in the torso – so any exercise that requires you to twist is a rotation exercise. As you twist, be sure to get your eyes and belly button to face the direction you are twisting to.

With more freedom to move around outdoors now, you may be keen to get some more exercise into your day. You may even want to come up with a workout routine for yourself. But, where do you start? Writing a simple exercise program for yourself can be easy – as long as you know the key ingredients. So, let’s take a look at what you might like to include. (This advice is general in nature. You should consult your GP before undertaking any new exercise programs. Please consider any injuries or limiting concerns that you may have, and modify your program accordingly).

Locomotion – Very simply, locomotion is another way of saying walking, jogging, running, etc. Basic human locomotion is typically forwards, but we do also move from side to side and backwards through the day, so try to include this in your exercise.

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Basic human movement for an exercise program can be broken down into seven areas – squat, lunge, push, pull, hip hinge, rotation and locomotion. You can create a complete workout by combining these movement patterns, counting repetitions or time. Squat – A squat is the human sitting pattern. A basic squat is as simple as pretending you are going to sit on a knee-height stool and then stand back up again.

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A workout should always start with a warm up. A good warm up has some gentle movement and dynamic stretching – think arm circles, leg swings, torso twists, etc. It can last from 5 to 15 minutes, depending on your needs and the intensity of the following workout. Lunge – The lunge is the ‘step forward to pick something up’ pattern. Start with your feet hip width apart, take a step forward on one foot and bend the back knee down towards the ground. Reverse the move to return to standing. Push – Any time we move an object away from our centre of gravity, we are pushing. The most typical bodyweight push exercise is, of course, the push up. Push ups really can be done in such a variety of ways – from all the

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way down on the ground, to having your hands up on a chair, to standing up with your hands on a wall. Pull – So, therefore, anytime we move an object towards our centre of gravity, we are pulling. A crunch is a pull movement, because you are pulling yourself up. Hip hinge – Different to a squat, a hip hinge happens when you bend forwards at the hips to

Cool down and stretch – A basic cool down is much like the warm up, but instead of raising your heart rate, the aim is to lower it with gentle movement. Once your heart rate has come down a bit, you may like to stretch out the muscle groups used in your workout. A basic stretch routine would include all the major muscle groups – those of the legs, torso and arms. These are the basic movement patterns. We can also specifically train the core and abdominals with exercises such as crunches or sit ups. Another area of movement to train is getting up and down of the floor, independently, if you are able to do so. Just as with any DIY project, writing your own exercise program may not come naturally – so if you are not sure where to start, an exercise professional such as a Personal Trainer will be able to get you started in the right direction.

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Gardens of beauty It’s no secret the Macedon Ranges is home to some of the state’s most beautiful gardens. Now they’ve been showcased in a new book which goes inside some spectacular private gardens in regional Victoria. The Garden State: Inside Victoria’s Private Gardens, is written by Richard Allen and features photography by Kimbal Baker. Among the gardens in the book are four Macedon Ranges’ treasures – Bolobek, Marnanie, Dreamthorpe and Glenrannoch. Star Weekly readers get an exclusive glimpse of some of the photos featured in the book. The Garden State: Inside Victoria’s Private Gardens, published by Thames & Hudson, will be released this month.

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Brimbank City Council’s Annual Report for 2019-2020 has been prepared and submitted to the Minister for Local Government. The 2019-2020 Annual Report will be considered at the Ordinary Council Meeting at 7pm on Tuesday 15 December 2020. The Annual Report, which incorporates the required auditor’s report, is available for public inspection during business hours at the following locations: • Deer Park Library, 4 Neale Road

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PROPOSAL TO UPGRADE OPTUS AND VODAFONE MOBILE PHONE BASE STATION AT 20 CALARCO DRIVE DERRIMUT VIC 3030 WITH 5G

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2. Optus & Vodafone regards the proposed installation as a Low-impact Facility under the Telecommunications (Low-impact Facilities) Determination 2018 (â€œThe Determinationâ€?) based on the description above.

â€˘ Great organisational skills in ordering stock and maintaining adequate levels â€˘ Ability to adapt to the changing space in the technologies area â€˘ Support and collaborate with multiple learning areas â€˘ In depth knowledge of OH&S requirements including risk assessments

3. In accordance with Section 7 of C564:2018 Mobile Phone Base Station Deployment Code, we invite you to provide feedback about the proposal. Further information and/or comments should be directed to: Jessica Bradbury/0428 526 796, or via the Lendlease Wireless Consultation inbox at optus.enquiries@ wirelessconsultation.com.au or Zenith Centre, Level 5, Tower B, 821 PaciďŹ c Highway, Chatswood NSW 2167, by 5pm, Tuesday 1st December 2020.

â€˘ Commitment to our Catholic ethos â€˘ Excellent interpersonal skills â€˘ Ability to work in a team environment â€˘ Relevant qualiďŹ cation and/or experience in food, art, science and technology areas â€˘ Valid Working with Children Check

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Toyota Prado 2009 - 2019 By Ewan Kennedy, Marque Motoring Though it has ‘proper 4WD’ body-on-chassis construction the Toyota Prado is aimed at buyers who will do most of their driving on-road – but who do want to get serious at times in moderate to harsh off-road conditions. Prado has been sold in Australia since 1996, but we will start with the November 2009 introduction of the fourth-generation. Australia is an extremely important market for the Toyota Prado, ours being the second largest in the world. The gen-four is usually a seven-seater. Five seat models are on offer in some. A slightly odd Prado with just two passenger doors was offered, it never took on so was quietly removed from the import list at the end of 2013. However, if you really don’t need back doors very often you may pick one up. November 2017 saw the Prado get a fairly comprehensive restyle forward of the windscreen, with a more standout look to the grille and revised headlights. The rear saw new lights and changes to the bumper. Inside, the dashboard was given a more modern look, the changes included revised instruments and the minor controls. Prado is a large vehicle with plenty of interior space for occupants and a decent sized boot. Parking in tight spaces can be a hassle, but it’s not overly wide so driving in suburban and city areas isn’t a real problem. Naturally, the big Toyota is in its element in the country and in the big open spaces. Handling is safe and predictable but there’s no way you would call it sporty. Off-road Prado is competent and will look after you if you drive it sensibly. Folding the door mirrors in before you go into tight bush can prevent scratches on

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their covers. Engines are four-cylinder turbo-diesel and V6 petrol. The diesel in the period being covered here has a 3.0-litre. A new design 2.8-litre was introduced late in 2015, its capacity was increased to 3.0 litres at the end of 2017 as part of a major makeover. Petrols have a 4.0-litre capacity but faded from buyers’ favour when the newer diesels were introduced, though a few continued to be imported until the introduction of the new model of 2017. Toyota is well represented just about everywhere in Australia where there’s civilisation. Spares and repairs are usually readily available, though if you’re in the distant outback you may have to wait for some little ordered parts to be delivered. There’s plenty of underbonnet space so it’s possible to do a fair bit of your own servicing and some basic repairs. Insurance costs are usually towards the lower end of the scale.

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If you suspect a Prado has been off road, check underneath for damage to the protection plates, chassis rails, door sills, and the bumper lower corners. Even gentle off-road running can lead to scratches on the doors, guards and door mirrors because it is a large vehicle that has been squeezed through tight spots. Look for sand underneath the vehicle and in the wheel arches. If you find any, taste it for salt – indicating the Prado may have been playing around in breaking surf. This can lead to rust if any of the body protection has been breached. Check the engine starts easily, idles well, though four-cylinder engines can be comparatively rough due to their big capacity. Engines shouldn’t hesitate when accelerated hard, even when cold. The later diesels are modern units and will start almost as quickly as a petrol engine, if you feel it’s too slow to kick over have it

professionally checked. Listen for any untoward noises from the differentials, driveshafts and front wheel hubs.

How much?

Expect to spend from $12,000 to $17,000 for a 2009 Toyota Prado GX; $14,000 to $20,000 for a 2009 GXL; $16,000 to $23,000 for a 2012 GX; $21,000 to $28,000 for a 2012 Kakadu; $25,000 to $34,000 for a 2015 GXL; $32,000 to $43,000 for a 2014 VX or a 2017 GXL 7-seat; $38,000 to $49,000 for a 2015 Kakadu or a 2019 GX; $42,000 to $55,000 for a 2019 GXL; $46,000 to $61,000 for a 2018 VX; and $55,000 to $63,000 for a 2019 Kakadu.

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SPORT Rupertswood looks at the positives Rupertswood Cricket Club is taking the positives out of a tough year which has put sport on the backburner. With COVID-19 restrictions and lockdowns a big part of the year, Rupo has kept things ticking over behind the scenes. Captain-coach Andrew Pizaro said it was about looking at the opportunities and getting the club in the right place so it could go from strength to strength. “Not just in sport, as you look a lot of places are doing things differently and they have flourished through COVID,” he said. “A sports club can do something differently as well and it makes us reflect and see the things we can do better. “As soon as COVID hit we started having a group meeting nearly every week. We did quizzes online and started some investigation into what we could do to promote the club. “It opened the door for me to do a podcast about the club. Interviewing players, former

players and juniors. I didn’t think it would be as big as it would be.” After a delayed start to training Rupo has had some good numbers. They’ve gone from four to five senior teams with a good junior program. Pizaro has also taken the opportunity to change training, with a focus on centre wicket practice. Several players have come into the Johnstone Shield side that just missed out on finals last season. Tristen Taylor-White steps up after playing in the lower grades as he had a gap year from serious cricket. Keegan Guy, who plays football at Rupertswood, has slotted straight in, while Shane Abdilla, who has done plenty of work with the junior side, has decided to take his cricket more seriously. Matthew Castle, who had the past season off, also returns. The club had recruited Corey Woolley, but he returned to the Sunbury Kangaroos after they lost a number of players.

Pizaro said he was happy with where things were sitting. “We’ve got all the pieces in the right place,” he said. “Bert Van Den Heuvel is back as my assistant coach and that role is crucial. He’s up there with my best assistant coaches. “I couldn’t be happier with where things are.” Having put some plans into place the past couple of years, Pizaro said he was still aiming high to try and win a premiership. “It never goes out of my mind,” he said. “I set the bar high.” Rupertswood started its season with a win against Wallan. On Saturday, it took on Riddell. Go to www. starweekly.com.au for results. Tara Murray Rupertswood’s Daniel Kavanagh. (Shawn Smits) 205195_08

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Jason McGann started the season with four wickets. (Shawn Smits) 204991_01

Maintaining the Roar By Tara Murray Sunbury is confident its side will shape up well in the Victorian Turf Cricket Association division 4 season. Runners-up in division 5 in their first season in the VTCA, the Roar has stuck with a similar line-up as it looks to go one better in the higher division. New coach Scott Yardley said they were pleased with how things were looking to start the season. Yardley, who is in his third stint as coach of the club, replaces Craig Ballinger, who stood down from the captain-coach role due to other commitments. “It was a good, nice sharp pre-season and then we were into it,” Yardley said. “We’ve stuck with what we had and we’re confident in that and we have plenty of juniors coming through. “It’s about developing the youth and we’ve got a good batch of under-17s.”

Yardley said they had looked to add one new player, Jack Landt. But he will miss the season after signing to play football in the Northern Territory. Yardley said they would get an idea of where the top side sits in the competition over the first few weeks. He said there was plenty of motivation to win a premiership after so many close misses. Last season, the Roar was just two wickets away from claiming first innings points in the division 5 grand final after the first two days. The second weekend of play was cancelled due to COVID-19, with Moonee Valley awarded the premiership for being the higher-ranked team. “We’re still hoping to play finals as a minimum and we are confident that we can get there with what we have,” Yardley said. “St Andrews [who they played round one] played in the grand final last year and they’ve recruited well, so it shows us we’re in the ball park. “The bowlers could be playing in higher

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grades, so we’ve just got to get the runs on the board for them to bowl at.” The Roar won their opening round match against St Andrews with the bowlers doing the job as they defended just 104. Yardley said they always expected low scores early in the season and were confident of getting the win defending everything over 100. He was happy with how new captain Stephen Treweek went in his first game in the role. The Roar will only get stronger with last season’s captain-coach Craig Ballinger starting the season in the second XI. Yardley said Ballinger remains one of their premier batters, he just needed to get a few hits under his belt to start the season. With an influx of numbers this season, the Roar is fielding an extra senior team, with three teams playing in the VTCA and two in the Gisborne and District Cricket Association. On Saturday, the Roar faced Williamstown Congs. For the result and all the division 4 scores, go to www.starweekly.com.au

Gerard Hillier will take on a dual role at the Wyndham Devils after being named as the Devils’ Big V women’s state championship coach. Hillier was recently appointed as the association’s player and coach development manager and the experienced coach was last month named the women’s coach. Championship-winning coach Reece Porter previously held both roles before moving to Sydney. Hiller said he was excited to take on the roles. He previously coached Southern Peninsula’s state champ side, has coached at national level in 3x3 and has been part of Basketball Victoria’s high-performance team. “It was something that was flagged early in the interview process,” Hillier said about doing both roles. “I still had to go through the process separately. “I’m pumped to take over what has been such a successful program over the last couple of years, and equally as excited to promote some of the Wyndham local youngsters in to a more senior role within our program to ensure that our success continues well in to the future.” The Devils will start training this week. Hillier said while he’s coached against many of the players, it was good to finally meet them. The core group of local players – Georgia Tauschke, Sam Moodie, Lauren Jones and Jess Slade – are all returning. Hillier said there were a number of new additions, which would likely be announced in the new year. He said they were still clear on what the league will decide in relation to overseas players. The youth league women’s team will join the senior team for the start of pre-season. Hillier said the two teams would work together for several months. “As a coaching group we want six young girls who can slide between the two programs,” he said. “We’ll look to see who best suits that role.” John Dorge, who was appointed for the 2020 season, remains the men’s coach. Grant Duca will lead the youth men side, while Corey Michailidis steps up into the role of youth women head coach. Tara Murray

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Name change reflects club diversity Victorian Turf Cricket Association club Footscray Angliss hopes its name change will better reflect its diversity. The club, which will celebrate its 90th anniversary next year changed its names from Footscray ANA during the off season. The change was first raised by vice-president Rohan James at the club’s annual general meeting in July and was discussed with members, life members, Cricket Victoria, Cricket Australia and Maribyrnong council. ANA stood for the Australian Natives’ Association, which was formed in the 1870s and was limited to white men born in Australia. “I brought it up as it was a personal issue for me,” James said. “I found the ANA and linkage to the white Australia policy … quite disrespectful to the

nation’s first people. The diversity at our club is massive … I didn’t think a name like ANA represented our club.” James’ point hit a nerve with new junior co-ordinator Michael Cox. Cox, who has been involved at the club for 35 years, has been trying to set up the club’s first all-girls team. “From what Rohan and his brother Jason shared at the AGM, I thought my possibility of inclusion for everyone was contradicted by the Australian Natives Association acronym. “If we want a women’s team, this association would not have allowed them to take on leadership roles, I saw that as contradicting what our club is about. “I couldn’t really fathom the idea. We’re such an inclusive club and these things are going

on around the club which are all great but essentially, my mum who came to Australia in the 1950s wouldn’t have been allowed in as she didn’t speak English.” Treasurer Spiros Koziaris said it took him some time to come around to the decision, but he knows it’s the right one. “I don’t think anyone has seen the past players or officials or anyone involved in the club as a racist or associated with what the Australian Natives Association stood for or represents,” he said. “We don’t believe our history is clouded by people behaving that way. There was some reluctance to change it as we were all getting branded as racists, because of what ANA once stood for. “Once we heard from the various people at

New era for Clubbers For the first time in a long time, there’s a little bit of an unknown factor surrounding Yarraville Club in the Victorian Turf Cricket Association senior division. A perennial grand finalist and premiership contender, the Clubbers have had a summer of change. They’ve got a new captain-coach in Mitch Johnstone, while three of the club’s biggest names – Emmett Bronca, Andrew Cullen and Adam Contessa – have all retired. They were hit for another loss when former state player Will Sheridan decided that he couldn’t commit a month out from the season. Johnstone sees the changes as a challenge, but also an opportunity. “It’s a little bit of an unknown how we will go this year,” he said. “We’ve got an established senior core, but it’s the young faces that are just as exciting. “We might sneak under the radar in an even competition. Anyone can beat anyone and the shorter the format, normally means the closer the competition.”

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Johnstone is the big inclusion into the side, having played second XI premier cricket for Essendon in recent years. Chris Martin, who has captained Geelong West, is the other big in. Martin, an all-rounder, will help offset the loss of Sheridan. Johnstone said other players would get more opportunities with the key departures. “There’s guys who have played in the twos and guys who played in the ones and played bits and pieces roles,” he said. “Now they might bat in the top four and bowl first change. There’s opportunities that aren’t normally there. “The guys are excited. Daniel Janka played on the weekend and didn’t get a whole lot of opportunities, but has done everything right. “Guys like Luke Destito, Connor Poulton and Allister Powell. They’ve had fantastic pre-seasons and will be thrown in the deep end. “To play finals we need them to go to the next level.” Despite the change over in the team, Johnstone said they were keen to keep the high standards intact on the field. Since the 2003-04 season, the Clubbers have made 14 grand finals, winning 10 of them. The Clubbers made last season’s grand final which was cancelled halfway through due to COVID-19. The Clubbers were the higher-ranked team in the final, but St Albans was awarded the premiership after it successfully appealed the result due to the wickets being worked on overnight between day one and two.

Yarraville Club batsman Connor Poulton. (Damjan Janevski) 205541_11

“I’m new to the club and I want to respect and honour the past and the amount of success that they’ve had,” Johnstone said. “We still have really high expectations, but it might be a bit more of a roller coaster with the young guys learning on the job and with the

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the various organisations and how they felt about the ANA it was quite clear there wasn’t really a choice.” The club needed 75 per cent of members to vote in favour of the change at a special meeting. It got 90 per cent. The club changed the name to Footscray Angliss – Angliss is the name of the ground they play at. Despite playing in Yarraville, they were keen to keep the Footscray part of the name. Koziaris said even though the name has changed, the club hasn’t. “We’ve made it clear the honour board doesn’t change the records the players had for runs, games and catches, nothing changes.“

one per centers.” The Clubbers started off the season with victory against Keilor. On Saturday in round two, they faced Aberfeldie. For results visit www.starweekly.com.au

Williamstown has started its list announcements for next season with a bang, adding two former AFL players to its squad. Former Hawthorn player Teia Miles and Greater Western Sydney big man Tom Downie were announced as new signings last week ahead of the new-look VFL and East Coast second-tier competition. Miles played 12 games for Hawthorn before being delisted at the end of 2019. He put in some strong performances at AFL and VFL level and is known for his elite work rate and ability to use the ball. Seagulls general manager of football Stephen Soulsby said they were pleased to sign Mileswho who had signed with Geelong’s VFL side for 2020 before the season didn’t go ahead. “To have someone of Teia’s calibre come on board for 2021 is a great outcome for us,” Soulsby said. “He’s someone that can cover a number of positions for us, gives us plenty of versatility around the ground and will continue to set high standards around our club.” Downie played nine matches for the Giants before retiring in 2016. He played with Victorian Amatuer Football Association club Old Scotch last year and led them to a Premier B grand final. He kicked 37 goals and was named in the team of the year and won the GT Moore Medal as the competition’s best and fairest player. Standing at 203 centimetres, Downie is a major coup for the Seagulls as a big-bodied leading ruckman who can float forward and damage the scoreboard. Soulsby said Downie’s character will have a profound impact for Williamstown both on and off the field. “Having Tom come on board is really exciting for us heading into the 2021 season,” he said. “His ability to play as a ruck/forward gives us a really dynamic look working alongside Joel Ottavi and will be a valuable asset to our midfield group with his experience at AFL level.” The Seagulls are yet to announce a coach for next season, with Andy Collins standing down after taking on a full-time teaching position. He has since signed with the Box Hill Hawks as an assistant coach. In other news at the Seagulls, women’s coach Penny Cula-Reid has been reappointed for the 2021 season. Tara Murray

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