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Celebrate autumn The region is gearing up to paint the town auburn, with a new festival set to celebrate the Macedon Ranges. Taking place across five township areas within the municipality, the inaugural Macedon Ranges Autumn Festival will run from March 27 to April 26 in an effort to support local businesses and producers as coronavirus restrictions ease across Victoria. The festival will offer a range of events, including an outdoor concert on Piper Street in Kyneton and an afternoon of painting at Botanica Estate Vineyard in Romsey. Macedon Ranges council planning and environment director Angela Hughes said autumn is the perfect time for locals and visitors to enjoy the area. “March and April are a popular time for visitors keen to explore open gardens and the spectacular colours of autumn,” she said. The council is encouraging businesses to ‘autumn-up’ to follow suit with the theme of the festival and to create a more immersive experience for those in attendance. Details: www.msrc.vic.gov.au/ autumn-fest or call 5422 0333. Oliver Lees

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Bulla’s ‘Ayers Rock’ rises By Jessica Micallef The Bulla tip, also known as “Bulla’s Ayers Rock”, is set to rise even higher. Hume council last week approved a planning permit to increase the capping contours and height at the Sunbury Road tip from 182 metres to 184 metres. More than 30 objections from neighbouring property owners and Sunbury and Melbourne Airport residents were received. Concerns included environmental impacts to surrounding areas, visual impact of increased height, traffic impacts and intrusions to controlled airspace. Sunbury Resident’s Association’s Graham Williams said he was disappointed there was no

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community consultation about the proposal. “That is the issue and that’s what concerns us more,” he said. “They [council] are really turning the whole road into Sunbury into a very industrial-type road where there are new housing estates.

“It’s [the tip] has been labelled ‘Bulla’s Ayers Rock’. I cannot see the size of the Bulla tip shrinking anytime soon.” Cr Jodi Jackson said the increased height was not in the best interest of the Jacksons Creek ward community. “The height is of serious concern to most residents. It is overbearing … and it certainly is an eyesore,” she said. “Is it in the best interest of the broader community? Based on the contributions that have been made in terms of the objections, I would … say no. They are not happy with the height that it is now and they are not going to be happy with the height that it’s intending to be. “We are not just talking about residents who live in Bulla or the residents who live in Sunbury. We have residents over in Wildwood,

we have residents over towards the Calder [Freeway] who are also being imposed.” Cr Jackson said the height of the fence at the tip was not high enough to stop rubbish from flying over onto Sunbury Road. “I think kangaroos can jump over that fence,” she said. “A fence would have to be a significant height to prevent that [rubbish flying over] from happening.” Cr Jack Medcraft said rubbish from the tip had been “compacted” and green screening wrapped along the fenceline stopped rubbish from “blowing onto the road”. “We have got to be realistic. This is a tip, it’s got to be used as a tip,” he said. “The only one that will have the final say … on the height, will probably be Melbourne Airport.”

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Local footy victim of ‘sports rorts’ By Oliver Lees Kyneton District Soccer Club should receive $460,000 in funding from the Australian government to upgrade its oval, according to the findings of a Senate inquiry into the Community Infrastructure Grants program. The findings, released last week by the Senate committee, found “overwhelming evidence” that marginal electorates were targeted in the process of allocating funding in the lead-up to the 2019 federal election. The grants program, commonly known as

‘sports rorts’, was embroiled in controversy following revelations that deserved programs were denied grants for political gain, ultimately forcing the former sport minister Bridget McKenzie to resign. The Kyneton District Football Club falls within the seat of Bendigo, which held a Labor preferred margin of 4 per cent before the last election. Kyneton District Soccer Club president Ron Cole said the club has been “heavily impacted” by the federal government’s decision not to allocate much-needed funding to improve the

drainage at their oval. The club’s first practice match of the season was called off last week as rainfall made the surface unplayable. “It started to rain and because there is no drainage at our oval, the referee had no choice but to call the game off at half-time,” Mr Cole said. “How and if our season is going to run is our biggest concern at the moment.” “These [inquiry] results should have been made public months ago, whether … they follow through is another story.” Federal Member for Bendigo Lisa Chesters backed the recommendations of the inquiry

and said the federal government “has badly damaged public faith in the administration of grants” . Suitability for funding was originally determined by Sport Australia, which set a rating threshold of 74 out of 100 for clubs to be eligible. Kyneton District Football Club scored 87 on this metric but did not receive any funding. In response to the committee’s findings, Minister for Sport Richard Colbeck told Star Weekly the federal government stands by its choice of grant allocation.

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Dig deep for Good Friday Appeal Woodend CFA volunteers and their families will be rattling donation tins for the Royal Children’s Hospital Good Friday Appeal. More than 30 members from the Woodend CFA will be out on local streets and at traffic lights collecting donations to help raise more than $10,000 for the annual appeal. Captain Mike Dornau has been taking part in the initiative for 10 years. “It’s a great tradition that people get involved with,” he said. “The brigade itself has been doing it for more than 50 years. Volunteer

firefighters, family members and our junior brigade gets involved as well.” Due to COVID-19 restrictions in 2020, the CFA was unable to physically collect donations last year, and had to rely on a virtual tin shake. “On average we would raise between $10,000-$14,000 a year in the Woodend area and last year we barely made $4000,” Mr Dornau said. “It would be nice to get between the $12,000-$15,000 mark. If we reach $15,000 it would be a new record. “We have a new member of the brigade who is

also a new father and he recently had to take his newborn son to the Royal Children’s Hospital … he was one of the first ones to say he wanted to give back. “Most families would be touched by the hospital in some way.” The Woodend CFA will be collecting donations on April 2 from 9am-3pm. To donate: virtualtinshake.com.au/ fundraisers/woodend

Hume council is standing with the community in its fight to stop toxic soil from the West Gate Tunnel Project being dumped in Bulla. The council released an online statement earlier this month, stating it does not support PFAS and asbestoscontaminated soil from the tunnel project being dumped at the Sunbury Eco-Hub in Bulla. “We cannot believe that the Victorian government still appears to be seriously considering Bulla as an option,” the statement read. “This site in Bulla is in close proximity to the recently approved residential development by the Victorian government in Sunbury South and to Emu Creek. “It makes no sense to dump spoil in this area.” Earlier this month, the Environment Protection Authority approved waste management and recycling company Hi-Quality’s second Environment Management Plan (EMP). The decision paves the way for Hi-Quality to dump toxic soil at the Sunbury Eco-Hub. The company’s original EMP was approved in September. However, Hi-Quality was invited by the EPA to resubmit an EMP in December, after a legal review into the regulator’s process resulted in the EMP being revoked. “Hume council has strongly and comprehensively advocated to our local member of Parliament Josh Bull, the Minister for Planning Richard Wynne and the Victorian government to voice our concerns and to clearly stare we do not want this spoil impacting our community,” the council statement read. Jessica Micallef

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Regional areas reaping returns By Oliver Lees Cash flow in regional Australia is outperforming metropolitan areas, according to newly released Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA) data. Statistics recorded by CBA found transactions in regional Australia exceeded metro areas by 30 per cent at the end of January this year, as the hospitality and tourism sectors experienced a sharp increase. Lancefield Lodge owner Danielle Crawford has seen first-hand the uptick in bookings as coronavirus restrictions have continued to

ease across Victoria. After purchasing the property in December 2019, Ms Crawford spent much of 2020 renovating the former motel while providing accommodation to essential workers. She said after a quiet first 12 months, business is now more consistent. “Easter is looking really busy, we’re finding often that Monday through to Sunday we’re completely booked,” Ms Crawford said. “We’re nearly getting ready to open the restaurant and run a full menu.” Commonwealth Bank’s executive general manager for regional and agribusiness banking

Grant Cairns said while the figures are indicative of the harsher COVID restrictions in metropolitan areas, it also demonstrates the strength and resilience of regional areas. “This is a testament to a lot of hard work locally and the way these communities have banded together to support regional businesses,” he said. “It is also reflective of the way Australians as a whole have responded by travelling to regional destinations when it has been safe to do so and enjoying what these areas have to offer. “With the various government tourism incentives currently on offer, I think we’ll

continue to see Australians exploring their own backyard.” Victorians can apply for a $200 voucher under the state government’s Regional Travel Voucher Scheme, which will be reimbursed to recipients when they spend more than $400 in regional areas. Macedon Residents Association president Christine Pruneau said while it’s positive to see local businesses return to pre-pandemic trading, there are a number of logistical concerns, such as transport and the upkeep of public amenities, which need to be considered in planning for an influx of visitors.

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Mayor Joseph Haweil and councillor Jack Medcraft with the Easter Bunny. (Timothy Burgess)

Eggs-cellent Easter fun It’s time to hop into the Easter spirit, as the calendar is chock-a-block with a range of egg-xciting events for the whole family. Hume council will be running activities all week to help keep the kids entertained in the lead-up to, and over the long weekend. Get down to Sunbury library on Thursday, April 1 at 11am for Easter story time, or check out the story and rhyme session at Tullamarine

library on March 31 at 10am and 11am, where everyone takes home an Easter basket template. But it’s not all just for kids, Broadmeadows Aquatic and Leisure Centre will be running a Les Mills Combo and Reformer workout class on Sunday, April 4, at 9.15am. The council has also launched its first ever Hume Virtual Easter Experience as part of a competition where one winner will go home

with an iPad. Locals can access the council’s virtual Easter template at their website. Simply follow the link, upload a photograph with the virtual template, and go into the running to take home the prize. A winner will be drawn at random on April 6. For more inspiration for things to do over Easter and for the full schedule of events visit www.hume.vic.gov.au

Macedon Ranges local Bernie O’Sullivan has been appointed as the new chief executive of Macedon Ranges council. Councillors voted to appoint Mr O’Sullivan – a former Institute of Public Administration Australia chief executive – at last Wednesday’s council meeting. Mr O’Sullivan has most recently been working in the role of strategy and growth director at the City of Greater Bendigo. Mayor Jennifer Anderson said Mr O’Sullivan’s wealth of leadership experience and understanding of community issues was what propelled him to the top of the field, following a national recruitment drive that attracted candidates of a high standard. “We are very excited to have someone of Bernie’s calibre and local knowledge join our team,” she said. Mr O’Sullivan said he was honoured to be chosen for the role. “It is going to be highly rewarding to return to my home region and make a positive difference to our local community. There are great opportunities to contribute to an optimistic and liveable future for the Macedon Ranges.” Mr O’Sullivan takes over from acting chief executive John Nevins, who was appointed to the job last October. Mr Nevins will leave the council on April 21. Former chief executive Margot Stork resigned from the council last August after three years in the job. Planning and environment director Angela Hughes will serve as acting chief executive until Mr O’Sullivan commences in the role on May 10. Oliver Lees

We’re upgrading the Sunbury Line Buses replace trains from 2 to 5 April As part of Victoria’s Big Build, we’re upgrading the Sunbury Line. Improving accessibility and extending station platforms to allow bigger, more modern trains to run on your line. Buses replace trains between North Melbourne and Sunbury from Friday 2 April to 5am Sunday 4 April, and between Sunshine and Sunbury from 5am Sunday 4 April to last train Monday 5 April.

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Teen breaks 25-year-old record By Oliver Lees Breaking a 25-year-old record is rare, but even rarer than that is having the previous record-holder there to see it. That was exactly what happened to Michael Sparks recently at the Sunbury Little Athletics Championship Day, as he took out the under-16s high jump record, previously held by Daniel Clarty. Now a father, it just so happened that Daniel was at the championship day, cheering on his son in the shot put, when he heard the scorers table announce Michael was going for a record.

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“When I heard that, I was pretty confident that was still my record,” he said. “I approached the table and sure enough, it was a record for D. Clarty.” Michael had been eyeing the record for some time after coronavirus restrictions removed many opportunities to compete. He is no stranger to the spotlight, having already notched two records for triple jump and long jump. Michael’s mother, Tracy, said she was proud as punch to see her son achieve his goal just before the end of the competitive season. “It was his last chance to get the record and he smashed it,” she said. “I was supervising the shot put at the time and we paused the event so we could watch.” Not only did Michael leap into the history books with a 1.7-metre jump, but he surprised

Michael Sparks (centre) and previous record holder Daniel Clarty. (Supplied)

even himself, as he smashed his own personal best by 15 centimetres. “I was pretty shocked to be honest, but very happy,” Michael said.

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Sunbury police are looking for witnesses or dashcam and CCTV footage to an incident in which a mum and her eight-month-old son in a pram were hit by a car on Thursday, March 18 on the corner of Pasley and Cornish streets, Sunbury at 11.30pm. Anyone who may have seen a blue vehicle in the area or stopped to assist after the collision is urged to contact the Sunbury police station on 9744 8111.

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Lulu Cockram has stepped down from her role as Woodend library manager. (Kim Selby)

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A new chapter After 13 years at Goldfields Libraries, Lulu Cockram has stepped down from her role as Woodend library manager. Ms Cockram joined the team in 2008 at the Kyneton library before becoming the manager at the Woodend branch in 2010. She said she had enjoyed connecting with the community during her time with Goldfields Libraries. “We have developed such a close connection to the community. It has been a very positive part of my life,” she said. “We have been able to increase the level of the engagement here at the library. It’s a space where people want to work in now and people are always welcome to have a chat.” The year 2020 threw many challenges at the

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community. Ms Cockram said the COVID-19 pandemic was her biggest challenge during her time at the library. “COVID was a very big challenge in terms of how we could offer our services,” she said. “To be able to read a fiction book, where it took you to a different place during lookdown, it was like an escape.” While Ms Cockram said she will take on a more casual role with Goldfields library, she said she was looking forward to more down-time. “I do love walking, and living where I live in the Macedon Ranges,” she said. “I am happy to have more time for anything outdoors.”

Hume council is seeking nominations for its 2021 Corporal Cameron Baird VC MG Memorial Award. The award celebrates the memory of Gladstone Park local and Australian solider Corporal Cameron Baird VC MG who died in 2013, and supports young members of the community to pursue their dreams. The award has two categories and winners will receive up to $5000. Nominations close Monday, April 19. Details: bit.ly/391idrg FOR BREAKING NEWS, VISIT Web: starweekly.com.au Sunbury & Macedon Ranges Star Weekly @starweeklynews @star_weekly

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Health merger gets green light By Benjamin Millar A permanent merger of the western suburbs’ two health services has been given the green light by both the Western Health Board and Djerriwarrh Health Services administrator. The approval follows a report on the proposed voluntary amalgamation of Western Health and Djerriwarrh Health Services that recommended proceeding with a voluntary amalgamation based on “clear community benefits” from such a move. The recommendation for amalgamation has been sent to the Secretary of the Department of Health for consideration, paving the way for the merged entity to be responsible for almost one million people living in the fast-growing corridor. Western Health and Djerriwarrh Health Services currently service the healthcare needs of 985,000 people from Footscray and Williamstown to Bacchus Marsh, employing more than 7600 workers across 13 sites. Talks about a potential merger began early last year but stalled during the COVID-19 crisis. A joint statement released by the services stated that the immediate priority remains certainty and confidence for staff and communities. “While the department make its reviews, both health services have prepared the way for a joint transition team to be put in place to drive change in the event the Minister for Health approves the voluntary amalgamation,” it stated. “There will be ongoing community participation and engagement with local service planning, clients and patients will continue to have choice as to where they access care,” according to the statement.

One for the mums

Sarah Cann, Harley and Jodie Harris.

The Sunbury Community Soccer Club has launched a mum’s soccer program. The club was established last year to help families from a low socio-economic background pay for sporting costs. Now, it’s turned it’s attention to helping women become more involved in local sport. Club vice-president Sarah Cann established the mums’ program, known as Sunbury mum’s kick-about. “It’s always been about the kids so why not do something for ourselves?” she said. “It’s good for us to get together but it’s also good for physical fitness and mental health.” Since the program began three weeks ago, 11 women have joined in. Ms Cann said all women were welcome. “It’s hard for a lot of mums to commit, especially if you have little ones,” she said. “But you also don’t have to be a mum. It’s for all females. Anybody who wants to, are more than welcome to join for some laughter. “We keep pushing our kids to do sport, but it’s nice that kids get to see their mum doing it as well.” The mum’s program is held on Tuesday and Thursdays, 6-7pm at Sunbury Heights Primary School. Details: visit facebook.com/ sunburycommunitysoccerclub/ or call Sarah: 0449 298 016

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Help to bridge health gap By Oliver Lees A first of its kind health service is launching in the Macedon Ranges to provide a local alternative to triple-0 and take pressure off the state’s emergency services. Based in Riddells Creek, HMS Collective is expanding its services as a provider of aged care, disability support and in-home help to form Australia’s first private community paramedic service. The volunteer organisation has recently recruited 10 experienced and qualified paramedics on a casual basis to respond to emergencies in the Macedon Ranges. Community paramedicine allows emergency medical technicians (EMTs) to assist with public health and primary healthcare preventive services to underserved populations in the community, according to HMS Collective corporate services manager Ranee Wilkinson. The concept has already been trialled in the UK and Canada but is yet to take off in Australia. Unlike regular paramedics, HMS Collective’s fleet of community paramedics will be expected to use their own vehicles and equipment, responding to emergency situations and attending in-home meetings with clients. Ranee said the Macedon Ranges was the perfect place to launch this unique program. “A lot of people within the industry see the gap in health services and want to be involved in finding a solution,” she said. “Often the Macedon Ranges can fall between the cracks of health services given its location, and this is where a lot of our organisers are based. “We want to try to employ local people to help local people.” One of those people is Jacqui Wilkinson, a

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paramedic with four years experience who has signed on to work casually as a community paramedic on top of her full-time job. “This is something exciting and new, it’s all about supporting people in regional areas,” she said. “I’m really passionate about this because I know there are people that don’t necessarily need to go to an emergency room, but still need support and have no other option.”

Recent data released by Ambulance Victoria highlighted the overstretched nature of the state’s health services, finding that one in five patients requesting high level emergency response did not receive an ambulance on time. “This is definitely an idea that can expand, our goal is to have it one day be a national operation,” Ranee said. Details: 1300 549 249

Keeping sport within reach Vouchers valued at $200 are up for grabs to help families with the cost of participating in local sport. Macedon MP Mary-Anne Thomas is encouraging eligible families to take advantage of the $21 million Get Active Kids Voucher program, which is rolling out up to 100,000 vouchers. To be eligible, children need to be four to 18 years old, a resident in Victoria, named on a current Australian Government Health Care Card of Pensioner Concession Card and also named on a valid Australian government Medicare Card at the time of application. The program will provide sport vouchers to help families with the cost of membership and registration fees, sports and equipment and uniforms, The program is also supporting sport clubs and active recreation providers broaden their memberships by providing them with the additional revenue to help recover from the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Get Active Kids Voucher Program is part of the Get Active Victorian initiative, which is helping families with ideas and tips to be more active. Ms Thomas said the voucher program was a great opportunity for eligible families to get their children in to local sport without breaking the budget. “Grassroots sports clubs … are the heart and soul of our communities … our vulnerable kids deserve to be part of this.” Jessica Micallef

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Crossing design revealed By Jessica Micallef The first concept design for the new-look Gap Road level crossing in Sunbury has been released. Gap Road will be lowered under the rail line to preserve the character of the heritage-listed Sunbury station. Construction on the project was brought forward to begin this year, with the level crossing expected to be removed by late 2022, and the remaining works completed in 2023 – two years ahead of the initial 2025 completion date. About 19,000 vehicles pass through the Gap

Road level crossing each day, with the number expected to reach 27,000 in 2026, according to state government data. A three-week community consultation period was held in November last year for the public to provide feedback on the design, landscaping and public artworks for the new level crossing. Sunbury MP Josh Bull said more than 170 residents contributed to the preliminary design. “The level crossing will be gone for good by the end of 2022, with a road under rail design as promised,” he said. “This year we will see site investigations continuing as well as some early works, with

the majority of major construction towards the end of 2022.” The level crossing removal is being delivered in conjunction with the $2.1 billion Sunbury line upgrade, which includes platform extensions, train stabling modifications and rail track power upgrades at Sunbury station to enable bigger and more modern trains to run on the line. The line is expected to transport up to 113,000 passengers in peak hours every week when the Metro Tunnel is open. “We promised to remove this crossing by 2025, but this vital project has been fast tracked to synchronise works between the level

crossing removal and the $2.1 billion Sunbury line upgrade,” Mr Bull said. “It means we will only need to close the line for an extended period of time once, rather than twice, resulting in less disruption and a level crossing-free Sunbury three years ahead of schedule. “This is a critical project that will improve safety and ease congestion in the heart of our community and it is time to get it done.” The Gap Road level crossing will be the fourth crossing removed on the Sunbury line and is one of 75 “dangerous and congested” level crossings in Melbourne to be gone by 2025. 12476330-CG03-21

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Sunbury MP Josh Bull, Melton mayor Kathy Majdlik, and Melton councillor Lara Carli. (Supplied)

New place in history By Oliver Lees The Stan Payne Reserve is ready for lift-off following a redevelopment of the historic site by Melton council. Located at the entrance of the Diggers Rest township, the reserve is known for being the launch site of the first powered flight in Australia by famous escape artist Harry Houdini on March 18, 1910.

According to records kept by Museums Victoria Collections, Houdini’s historic flight included a singular lap of the paddock. Sunbury MP Josh Bull officially opened the redeveloped reserve on March 19 following an $800,000 project, which includes new signage outlining the site’s history and improved shelters. The Victorian government provided $400,000 toward the project from the 2018-19 Growing Suburbs Fund, while Melton council

contributed the other half. Mr Bull said he’s glad to see the delivery of new projects like these in the Sunbury area. “The new-look Stan Payne Reserve is a great new place for children to play and… residents to gather to be more connected to their community and its history,” he said. The Growing Suburbs Fund has invested more than $30 million into the Melton council area since 2015.

The old grandstand at Gilbert Gordon Oval will be torn down for safety reasons, following an inspection by a Macedon Ranges council building surveyor. The Gilbert Gordon grandstand will be removed early April. Macedon Ranges council assets and operations director Shane Walden said the safety of patrons at Woodend’s premier sporting ground is the most important consideration. “Unfortunately, the grandstand is no longer fit for public use,” he said. Woodend – Hesket Football and Netball Club president Paul Podbury conceded it was sad to see the old grandstand go, but ultimately it was in the best interests of the community. He said the space currently occupied by the grandstand will be used to build two new netball courts, which will allow members of the football and netball teams to train together. “In a perfect world we would keep it, I’m sure some people in the community are no doubt disappointed,” he said. “But the grandstand is decrepit and … these netball courts will be good for the club.” Mr Podbury said the club had been in discussions with the council to build a new tiered seating area. The oval and grandstand were named after a former councillor of the then Newham-Wyndham council, who maintained the ground for more than 30 years using his own tractor and fuel. Oliver Lees

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MY PLACE Brett Lefebvre has been a teacher in the Macedon Ranges for more than four decades. He also hosts workshops with the Woodend Art Group. He spoke to Jessica Micallef. What is your connection to the Sunbury and/ or Macedon Ranges? I came to the area in 1979 and my first teaching job was at Braemar College. In 1984 I started work at Sacred Heart College and I got married and had a family. I might be a local some day.

my teenage years to pursue academic studies at school, university and establish my teaching career. In my late 30s I had an ache inside me, and I worked out it was an urge to paint. From there it became an obsession. What do you enjoy most about being an artist?

What are you passionate about?

Tell me about your teaching career. My teaching career began in the 1970s and is winding up in the 2020s – I taught accounting, legal studies, economics, business management, history and politics all at a year 12 level. How long have you been an artist – what do you paint? I started painting as a kid and let it slide in

I love its ability to absorb my mind, make me problem solve and force me to continually develop my skills. It’s like a sport you never achieve perfection. If you could change one thing about the area, what would it be? Every street in the shire towns need to be foot pathed. The lack of foot paths is denying the aged members of our community mobility. They need safe level surfaces to walk on and mobility scooters should not be on roads. Lack of foot paths are increasing social isolation. What is your favourite local place to grab a bite to eat?

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Knowledge. I am curious about most things and always want to learn stuff. I love art and am fascinated how a two-dimensional can not only fool the eye and brain that there is a three-dimensional image and that the paint on a surface can evoke an emotional response.

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Midsumma Westside Midsumma kicks off in Melbourne’s west in April with a swag of events being held as part of Australia’s premier queer arts and cultural festival. Local events come under the banner of Midsumma Westside. Here are some of the highlights.

Duets with a Shapeshifter

Drag performers Rex Spandex and Walter Melon host a storytime celebrating diverse families at Newport Community Hub on May 1.

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Rainbow Family Storytime

A drag fusion project by award-winning choreographer James Welsby aka Valerie Hex features an exhibition at St Albans’ Bowery Theatre from April 10 to May 5 and film premiere on April 23.

This is Grayson

Ready, Set, Brunch Pride of our Footscray community bar hosts a bottomless brunch with Aurora Arsenic and Joslyn Bosoms, with high camp shows and some of Footscray’s finest food offerings. It’s on April 25 and May 2.

April Culture Club: All the Queens Men Wyndham City’s Culture Club aims to build the arts network in the deep west. Artistic directors Bec Reid and Tristan Meecham will share their experience of working with LGBTIQ+ and elder community members on April 7.

Drive-by theatre for children and adults is coming to Newport for a live performance called This is Grayson. It kicks off at The Substation, where everyone boards a bus to Newport’s forgotten lands. One place is a carpark where a little girl named Grayson has been waiting for 10,261 years. Gold Satino are making the show that they needed when they were young queers, awkward outsiders, yearning for someone to see them.

Fluid – Versatile Identities in the 21st Century The Fluid exhibition, inspecting how binaries of all types inform the way people experience the world, is at Wyndham Art Gallery in Werribee from April 16-18. It’s also online until April 25. As part of the exhibition, people are invited to an online workshop.

Tall Branches Avant-composer and multi-instrumentalist Diimpa is joined by a chamber ensemble at Bluestone Church Arts Space in Footscray from May 1-2. From his experience as a queer autistic person, Diimpa explores his family history of Aboriginal First Nations connection lost through the Stolen Generations. 11 SUNBURY & MACEDON RANGES STAR WEEKLY Tuesday, 30 March, 2021

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100 years of airforce service The Point Cook air base, known as the birthplace of the Australian Flying Corps and RAAF has undergone significant refurbishment in preparation for the centenary. Alesha Capone reports.

he Royal Australian Air Force marks 100 years of service on March 31. As part of celebrations, a national memorial will be established at the Point Cook base, to honour the service of RAAF members during the past 10 decades. Other updates will be made to the base’s parade ground, Australian Flying Corps Memorial area and the chapel. The Point Cook airbase was established in March, 1913 as the location for the Central Flying School. This site was selected because it was on Port Phillip Bay and had the advantage of being suitable for both land planes and seaplanes. It operated a flying training base from 1914 until 1992, and is the oldest continuously operating military airfield in the world. The base was known as the “RAAF Base Point Cook” from 1921 onwards. The Point Cook air base was home to about 350 staff in the 1930s, but this increased to more than 2000 during World War II, as the employees assembled, tested and repaired aircraft ranging from Tiger Moth trainers to Spitfire fighters. The site also undertook aircraft research and development. In 1998, the Department of Defence (DOD) proposed selling the air base but dropped the idea after intense lobbying. In 2007, it was announced that the DOD would retain RAAF Point Cook as an open working heritage base. It was listed on the National Heritage Register in August that year. Today, RAAF Base Point Cook is home to No.21 (City of Melbourne) Squadron, the RAAF Museum and a Detachment of No. 1 Security Force Squadron. See https://airforce2021.airforce.gov.au/ for details of the Centenary of the Air Force.

1/ Trainee pilots of the Royal Australian Air Force, circa 1950. 2/ Expert signal officers supervise the work of wireless telegraphy operators in training at Point Cook, circa 1941. 3/ RAAF cadets at Point Cook learning to load bombs to the underside of an aeroplane, circa 1939. 4/ Medical air evacuation school at Point Cook, circa 1949. Sister B Docker supervises loading of patients onto the aircraft with RAAF nurses taking notes. 5/ Cadet F/Sergeant N Hampton climbs in the cockpit of a Wirraway, circa 1952. 6/ Trainee pilots at Point Cook, circa 1940. 7/ RAAF passing out parades at Point Cook, circa 1943-1944. 8/ Dropping a Storpedo Ette from a plane by parachute to test the packaging of blood plasma, circa 1952. Flight Sergeant H Jones hands the Storpedo Ette to Flight Sergeant CK Bain. 9/ Airmen receiving instruction, circa 1938-1939. 10/ An instructors’ course at Point Cook, circa 1940. Two airmen wearing flying suits and parachutes, preparing to get into a small aeroplane. 11/ Royal Australian Air Force cadets, Point Cook, 1926. Ernest Ebell is fourth from left in the middle row. The photographer, Sergeant Ernest Brian Ebell, was an Air Force pilot trainee stationed at Point Cook. He was killed during a solo training flight on September 5, 1926 near Geelong. (Source: Argus Newspaper Collection of Photographs, State Library of Victoria) 12 SUNBURY & MACEDON RANGES STAR WEEKLY Tuesday, 30 March, 2021

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR WANT YOUR EVENT LISTED? Community Calendar is made available free of charge to not-for-profit organisations to keep the public informed of special events and activities. Send item details to Star Weekly Community Calendar, Corner Thomsons Road and Keilor Park Drive, Keilor Park, 3042, or email to westeditorial@starweekly.com.au by 9am Wednesday the week prior to publication.

Easter service The Combined Churches of Sunbury’s Good Friday Service will be held at St Anne’s Catholic Church, Riddell Road, Sunbury at 10am on Friday, April 2. Bookings essential by 10am on April 1. The service can also be viewed online at: youtu.be/ nwQntyNdFvk. ■ www.trybooking.com/BPXAD

Easter market The Woodend Art Group’s annual Easter Market is on Friday, April 2 – Monday, April 5, 10am-4pm at the Woodend Railway Station. ■ Margaret, 0409 193 369 or Carolyn, 0417 347 520

Through the lens Alejandro Espino Aldana aka ‘Mexican Music Man’ – put on a passionate performance so energetic and contagious that he got everyone dancing. (Damjan Janevski)

Live music Enjoy live music in Keilor Village with the ‘Lazy Liars’ – a trio of cello guitar, keyboards and kick drum – on Saturday, April 3, 11am-1pm, at 676 Old Calder Highway, Keilor. ■ www.brimbank.vic.gov.au

Farmers’ market The Woodend Farmers’ Market is on Saturday, April 3, 9am-1pm at Woodend Community Centre, Margery Crescent. ■ www.facebook.com/ woodendfarmersmarket/

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Celebrate arts, culture, music and performance by and for the community in Melbourne’s west at Brimbank’s Be Bold Festival, April 9 and 10 at the Bowery Theatre and St Albans Community Centre. ■ www.creativebrimbank.com.au/bbf

Werribee Hospital Foundation is holding a book sale from 9am-4pm on Friday, April 16, Saturday, April 17 and Sunday April 18. Pay $2 per book or $10 for 6 books at 27 Cambridge Crescent, Werribee. BYO carry bags. All proceeds are donated to Werribee Mercy Hospital.

All welcome to join this social crafting group, running at the Melton South Community Centre each Monday from 10am-noon. Bring along any knitting or crochet projects and work on them while sharing tips, learning skills and catching up over a cuppa. ■ 9747 8576

Bridge classes Probus club The Woodlands Ladies Probus Club of Sunbury meets at the Sunbury Bowling Club on the fourth Monday of each month from 9.45am.The next meeting is on Monday, April 26. ■ Val, 0418 138 214 or jordanval@bigpond.com

Zonta club meets Golf day Hobsons Bay Community Fund’s annual charity golf day is on Friday, April 16 at Kooringal Golf Club from 11.30am. Registrations close Friday, April 9. ■ https://events.humanitix.com/hobsonsbay-community-fund-2021-charity-golf-day

Ballet program Join The Australian Ballet education and outreach team at the Bowery Theatre, St Albans, for a fun and creative holiday dance program. Students will explore the world of dance and create an original dance work to perform on the final day. The dance workshops include contemporary warm-ups, dance exercises and choreographic games. Elements such as costume design, music and storytelling through dance will be discussed. The program runs April 6-9. Bookings essential. ■ www.creativebrimbank.com.au

The Zonta Club of Melton meets on the first Monday of each month at Melton Country Club, Reserve Road, Melton. ■ Suzanne, 0417 512 420

Diabetes support Westgate Diabetes Support Group meets at 10am on the first Tuesday of the month at Altona Bowling Club, 113 Civic Parade, Altona. ■ Elaine, 0415 030 996

AL-ANON meets AL-ANON provides support for families and loved ones living with alcoholics and problem drinkers. The group meets Mondays at St Thomas Anglican Church foyer, 117 Synnot Street, Werribee, from 7.30pm, and on Tuesdays at the St Mary’s Tennis Club rooms, 204 Grimshaw Street, Greensborough. ■ 0412 432 760

Playing cards, making friends If you enjoy playing cards, meeting new friends, and keeping mentally fit, attend social bridge every Friday morning at the Melton Library from 10am-noon. Beginners to experienced players are welcome. Melton Bridge Club also meets on Tuesday nights from 7-10pm at Arnolds Creek Community Centre. ■ Rosemary, 0407 894 817

Story times Encourage a love of reading and help your child develop their literacy skills at Braybrook Library on Tuesdays and Footscray Library on Wednesdays, from 11-11.30am. Or enjoy Story Time at Home via YouTube on Mondays from 11am. Suitable for children aged 2-5 years and their families. Bookings required. ■ www.maribyrnong.vic.gov.au/library

Farmers and makers market The South Morang Farmers & Makers Market is back. Shop for fresh local produce and handmade products at the market on Saturday, April 17, 9am-1pm at the Whittlesea civic centre carpark, 25 Ferres Boulevard, South Morang. ■ 9217 2278

Conservation volunteers Join the Friends of Cobbledicks Ford for conservation work in the reserve on the second Friday of the month, 10am-noon, March to October. Registrations open 9.30am in the carpark. BYO water bottle and gloves. Tools provided. ■ John 0407 546 235, cobbledicksford@gmail.com

Garden club The Sunbury Garden Club hosts a meeting on the first Tuesday of every month, with new visitors always welcome. There is a guest speaker at each meeting, which commences at 7.30pm at the Sunbury Football Club. ■ Cheryl, 9744 1663

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Learn to play bridge with Williamstown Bridge Club. Lessons are held on Fridays, beginning April 16, at Hobsons Bay Sport and Game Fishing Club, 17 Altona Road, 10am-12.45pm. The first two lessons are free, with the remaining six lessons costing $80. ■ Serita, 0410 599 323 or seritamudford@hotmail.com

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Out and about Star Weekly photographer Damjan Janevski caught up with some locals catching up for a coffee and enjoying the autumn weather out and about in the heart of Bacchus Marsh, Wyndham and Maribyrnong.

Rotary Club of Sunbury has donated a pallet of hand sanitiser to send to Papua New Guinea to assist with the country’s COVID-19 outbreak. Organiser Janelle Walters and Rotary members loaded the pallet on Saturday. (Damjan Janevski) 232601_01

The 1st Werribee Scout Group has painted a mural on the side of their College Road hall. The mural was funded by a Wyndham City Neighbourhood Grant. The scouts hope the mural will increase the appeal of the hall building.

1/ Bill Sharp and Phil McLean; 2/ Bill Bateson; 3/ Bob Whitefield; 4/ Irene Laefman; 5/ Terraforming by artist Nicholas Burridge at Melbourne’s Living Museum of the West; 6/ Artists Nicole Wragg, Jo Neville and Carolyn Barnes at the exhibition Leaf Tree: A Small Universe of Life and Beauty; 7/ Artists Nicole Wragg, Jo Neville and Carolyn Barnes; 8/ Ben and Sarah Testa with Logan, 4, and Emmett, 2, at the Offshore Speedboat Championships and Food Truck Fetival; 9/ Martin, Laura and Maizy Gregory; 10/ Simon and Ally Wilson with their children Olivia 10, Isaac, 8, Isaiah, 8 and Emma, 1. (Pictures: Damjan Janveski) 231375, 232606, 232602 14 SUNBURY & MACEDON RANGES STAR WEEKLY Tuesday, 30 March, 2021

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Business survives the COVID test Leading professional hair care retailer Price Attack Salons has targeted Melbourne and surrounding suburbs for expansion, setting a goal to open five stores this year. Tanya Kanaris, Price Attack Salons’ network development manager, has already identified key sites and is now on the hunt for an entrepreneur wanting to COVID-pivot and be their own boss, offering incentives and special deals. The hair care sector is valued at $500 million a year and continues to grow three per cent year on year. Price Attack Salons is ranked third largest in the hair care industry. As reported by commercialrealestate.com, interest in buying a business in 2020 had exceeded the number of businesses for sale, as buyers looked to secure future employment amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Ms Kanaris says Price Attack’s brand resilience came from being both a service provider and a retailer, with storesacross Australia reporting strong and increased figures even during the toughest of lockdowns. “We have already identified a number of sites for a new store – so anyone with a love of hairdressing, customer service and the desire to be their own boss can apply and create their own destiny, quite possibly in their same suburb,” she says. “Our new focus on network expansion has already brought about a big increase in franchise applications in other states and now we are focused on Victoria. Maybe our new store owner is already in another franchise and wants to diversify. “Price Attack Salon owners don’t have to be hairdressers or come from the beauty industry. Our franchisees range from husband-and-wife teams to investors who have a passion for

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creating a great customer service experience with professional products and expert advice: they come from all walks of life.” “Anyone made redundant can have confidence in the franchise sector; it continues to be resilient and, if managed and supported correctly, a strong success model. As for how much money can be made and what costs to expect, these are dependent on store size and

location, but we’re determined to meet the market with incentives.” Jodie Hackett bought her northern New South Wales business mid-COVID 2020 and has already seen such unprecedented figures; she plans on opening a second store. “The duality of the business is key to its success,” Ms Hackett says. “If that marriage of retail and service can hold up during a crisis,

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The great space race Property hunters are prioritising extra space to help keep the peace, as families spend more time under the same roof with more flexible working arrangements, writes Melissa Jenkins. Extra space is high on buyers’ wish lists amid the global pandemic, as people look for second living areas, home offices and larger backyards. National Property Buyers director Antony Bucello says that people working from home who have children are especially looking for more space. “People who live in a house that has only one living area – if they have a couple of kids, let me tell you, after COVID they’ll be thinking about buying a place with two living areas,” he says. Eliza Owen, Australian research head at property data firm CoreLogic, says that buyers were favouring houses over units in 2020. “It is reasonable to think that people may desire a more spacious home as COVID-19 has meant spending more time there,” she said. In the year to January, 74 per cent of properties sold in Australia were houses, up from the decade average of 70 per cent. Ms Owen says that regions with larger typical land sizes had seen higher value growth rates over the year. Mr Bucello says that there has been a spike in interest in Victorian regional areas such as Geelong and Bendigo, as people continue to work remotely and travel into city offices occasionally. Demand is also outstripping supply on the Mornington Peninsula. “There has certainly been a lot more interest in the regional markets, as well as people seeking tree changes or sea changes,” Mr Bucello says. Since February last year, before the onset

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of the pandemic, regional housing prices have surged 9.4 per cent while capital city housing values have risen 2.6 per cent, according to CoreLogic. Mr Bucello says that low interest rates and government incentives had encouraged investors to be out in full force, noting they should be mindful that tenants, not just property owners, want more space, too. “You’d need to think hard about buying a one-bedroom apartment in the city at the moment,” he said.

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First-home buyer activity is strong, particularly in the $500,000 to $600,000 price range, due to low interest rates and the fact many consumers in this bracket were able to turbocharge their savings efforts during lockdowns last year, he notes. The number of first-home buyer mortgages in December rose to its highest level since June 2009 – accounting for a third of new owner-occupier financing, according to Australian Bureau of Statistics figures.

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Mr Bucello says that buyers should be mindful that comparable sales often do not reflect the price a property will sell for in this climate. “People are digging deeper and going harder, even though it’s above what comparable sales evidence would suggest is fair and reasonable. “People are just wanting to get in.”

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No. 022

To solve a Sudoku puzzle, every number from 1 to 9 must appear in: each of the nine vertical columns, each of the nine horizontal rows and each of the nine 3 x 3 boxes. Remember, no number can occur more than once in any row, column or box.

easy

2 7 8 9

3 5 2 6 8 5 9 9 1 6 7 6 4

Horses’ fathers (5) Loathe (9) Tendency (5)

1 2 3

medium

5 9 2

4 5 3 1 2 8 8 3 1 3

22 23 24 25 27

DOWN

5 2 4 9

Levels (of quality) (9) Conversations (5) Rampaging (7) County in NW England (7) Lackadaisical (9) Astound (5) Colouring (7) Fantasy creature (7) Greek letter (3) Climbing support spot (7) Sewer entrance (7) Member of a Jamaican religious movement (5) Choosers (9) Food (archaic) (7) Distance in models or maps (7) Cooks (quickly) (5) Distributes (9)

23 26 27 28 29

Mat (3) Is not good (coll.) (5) Associate (9) Blood carrier (5) Impasse (9) Bordered (5) Weekend days (9) Worshippers (9) Desert animal (5) Study of the production and consumption of goods (9) Hindu deity (5) Satisfied fully (5) South Australian valley (5) Long detailed stories (5) Distress call (1,1,1)

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6 1 5 4 9 8 2 3 7

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5 2 6 7 8 3 1 9 4

9-LETTER WORD Using the nine letters in the grid, how many words of four letters or more can you list? The centre letter must be included and each letter may only be used once. No colloquial or foreign words. No capitalised nouns, apostrophes or plural words ending in “s”.

Today’s Aim: 26 words: Good 39 words: Very good

5 LETTERS ADEPT ADOBE AGENT ALIEN ANKLE AROSE ASIAN AZURE BRINY CANON CLACK DELTA DROSS EDGED ELOPE EMIRS EVENT EXILE GOODO GROIN

O A

4 LETTERS ANTS EPIC IONS LAGS MAMA MICE PEAT RING SCAB TANG TEXT TYPE USED USES

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STRUT TENOR TIARA TONNE TWEAK TWICE ULTRA VENUE ZEBRA

IDEAS INERT KNEED LEGAL LENDS MANGO NAVEL NEVER ONSET OPERA PEEVE PIVOT POISE RECAP RELAX RENDS RISER SAWED SORTA SPOOF STICK

6 LETTERS ARENAS FERRET IRONED TETHER

7 LETTERS COCKPIT INKIEST ITEMISE LURKING PORTICO VOIDING 8 LETTERS COLDNESS OPERATOR RECURRED SCREAMED

abort, allot, alloy, aloe, alto, atoll, ballot, bloat, bloater, blot, boar, boat, boatel, boater, bola, bole, boll, bolt, borate, bore, boreal, boyar, lobar, lobe, loral, lore, loyal, obey, oblate, oral, orally, orate, oyer, reallot, robe, role, roll, rota, rote, royal, tabor, tallboy, taro, toby, TOLERABLY, toll, tore, troll, trolley, troy, tyro, yore 02-04-21

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QUICK QUIZ

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Insert the missing letters to make 10 words – five reading across the grid and five reading down. NOTE: more than one solution may be possible

What three colours are on the Slovakian flag?

What word describes a gathering of birds, an Albanian currency unit, or a river in the Netherlands? Which British band (pictured) won the 2010 Mercury Music Prize? Beginning with the letter p, by what other name is the eastern banjo frog known?

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S E

8 6 2 9 1 7 5 4 3 4 7 3 8 5 9 6 2 1

10 11 12 13

B 18

14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26

4 3 7 8 5 2 9 6 1

1 5 9 6 3 4 7 8 2

2 6 1 4 3 7 9 5 8

5 1 7 9 4 3 8 6 2

3 8 4 5 6 2 1 9 7

R O

8 4 6 7 5 9 2 3 1

9 7 3 2 4 1 8 6 5

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9 2 5 7 1 6 3 8 4

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S S

T Q

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Who painted The Sock Knitter, generally regarded as Australia's first modernist artwork?

What does the acronym SWAT stand for?

What is a Scotch pancake more commonly called?

10 Who wrote and illustrated the children's book Are We There Yet?, about a trip around Australia?

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HARD SUDOKU

8 3 5

9-LETTER WORD

9 2 7 4

1 7 9

T 3

Påskeøl, or Easter Beer, is a traditional Easter drink in what country?

2 Which Australian supermodel (pictured) was born on Easter Sunday in 1964?

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3 Instead of a bunny, what bird delivers eggs in Switzerland? 4 The first known use of chocolate occurred in which modern-day country?

C A L

5 In Bermuda, what is traditionally flown on Good Friday? 6 Who (pictured) played Jesus in the 2004 film The Passion of the Christ? 7 Easter Island is also known by what name?

8 And what famous statues are found there? 9 Which AFL team is playing North Melbourne on Good Friday this year? 10 What is the name of Roger Rabbit’s wife in Who Framed Roger Rabbit?

ANSWERS: 1. Denmark 2. Elle Macpherson 3. Cuckoo 4. Mexico 5. Kites 6. Jim Caviezel 7. Rapa Nui 8. Moai 9. Western Bulldogs 10. Jessica Rabbit.

3 9 6

O 1 4

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2 1

SOLUTIONS

HOLIDAY GIANT

6 4

66 What a dentist might recommend (5) 68 Military cap (5) 70 Register (4)

9-LETTER WORD

29 31

54 If you know the intricacies then you know the – and outs (3) 57 Sudden urge to act (7) 58 Snake (7) 59 Ostensible reason (7) 61 Place or group different from those surrounding it (7) 62 Rub out (5) 64 Indifference (6)

ache, achoo, cache, cachet, catch, cate, catechol, ceca, celt, chalet, chat, cheat, chela, CHOCOLATE, cleat, cloche, clot, clothe, cloth, coach, coal, coat, coca, cochlea, coco, cocoa, cola, cole, colt, cool, coolth, coot, cote, each, echo, eclat, etch, lace, latch, leach, loach, locate, loch, loco, ocelot, octal, ootheca, tach, tache, taco, talc, teach, theca, thecal

24 25 26 28

38 Wednesday or Thursday, for example (7) 39 Having eight straight sides (9) 40 Spasms (6) 41 African deer (8) 42 Fast (5) 43 Headlight type (7) 45 High tennis shot (3) 47 Large-scale (4) 48 Transparent sheet (10)

HARD SUDOKU

48 49 50 51 52 53 55

20 21 23

5 3 1 7 6 4 9 2 8

41 44 46

11 12 17 18

9 7 8 2 5 1 4 6 3

36 37 38

4 2 6 8 3 9 7 5 1

34 35

5 6 7 8 9 10

Lord (5) Increase the whiteness (7) Outstanding (6) Join (4) Soft cottage cheese (7) Anthology (7) Acknowledge (5) Cocktail – one of Bond’s favourites (7) Backward view (10) Earth (5) Unprepared (9) Arm of the Mediterranean sea (8) Aromatic substance (7) Insect (3) Ancient keyboard instruments (11) Dispute (7) Encourage in crime (4) Mark (6) Location for viewing celestial bodies (11) Rage (5) Mythical troll-like creature; a type of enemy in The Lord of the Rings (3)

2 6 4 3 8 7 5 1 9

32 33

DOWN 2 3

3 1 9 5 4 2 6 8 7

19 22 25 27 30

8 5 7 9 1 6 3 4 2

6 4 3 1 7 8 2 9 5

15 16

56 Organs that filter waste from the blood (7) 60 Used alongside oestrogen in the female birth control pill (12) 63 Music of Jamaican origin (6) 65 Practise petty theft (6) 67 Largest living rodent (8) 69 Fatherly (8) 71 Pakistani city (6) 72 Imprison (11) 73 Part payment given as security (7) 74 Huntsman’s cry (5-2) 75 Jack in the fairy story climbed it (9)

7 8 2 4 9 5 1 3 6

8 12 13 14

Cruelly, unfeelingly (9) Person who deals with water supply, drainage, etc. (7) Result (7) Drenched, sopping (11) Closer (6) Indian dishes cooked in a clay oven (8) Pertinent (8) Two-piece bathing suit (6) One dependent on drugs (6) All over the place (12) Doubter (7) Prone (3) Collusion (7) Green oily fruit – often smashed (7) Pursue (5) Grain that has been steeped, germinated and dried for brewing (4) Means of connection (5) Cereal grass, precedes –meal (3) Label (3) Tweet (5) Sentimental or over the top; often describes soap operas (12) Later reflection (12) Dragnet (5) Cereal plant; a source of whiskey (3) Trophy (3) Insurgent (5) Halt to a horse (4) Annoyance, pet – (5) Farewell (7) Tea towel (7) Used to indicate that something has been copied exactly, including errors (3)

1 9 5 6 2 3 8 7 4

ACROSS 1 4

KIDS’ EASTER CORNER EASTER JOKES Q. Why was the Easter Bunny upset? A. He was having a bad hare day

Q. Why did the Easter Egg hide? A. It was a little chicken

WORD FIND Can you find all of the words listed below? The leftover letters will spell out a secret message.

DOWN THE RABBIT HOLE The Easter Bunny has lost his basket of eggs. Help him find his way down the rabbit hole to find the basket.

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GOODIES

REBIRTH

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EGGS

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TRADITION

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The Audi S6 Sedan – classic executive recipe with a pinch of spice. (Pictures: Supplied)

Executive experience fired up By Derek Ogden, Marque Motoring Following the lead of horse racing, Audi is betting on a couple of thoroughbreds with impeccable breeding – the S6 Sedan and S7 Sportback - to lift performance and technology to new heights. Performance, for example, calls on the mild hybrid electric vehicle compressor hooked up to a 2.9-litre, twin-turbocharged TFSI V6 engine that helps to build turbo boost pressure, sharpen throttle response and reduce turbo lag, while at the same time cutting fuel consumption. The S6 Sedan/S7 Sportback also set the standard with pioneering technology, including equipment with unequalled levels of connectivity and infotainment as standard. The S6 Sedan is priced from $149,900, plus on-road costs, while the S7 Sportback we had on test is $159,500, plus ORCs. The S6 Sedan was put through its paces by us last week. The all-new Audi S6 Sedan and Audi S7 Sportback are offered with the comprehensive Audi service plan package, priced at $2350 for three years or $4110 for five years.

Styling The all-new Audi ‘twins’ take on a distinctively sporty style with a sleek, black exterior styling package, including black exterior mirrors, as standard. The ‘S’ trim, together with a stand-out bumper and large air intakes complement the high-definition Matrix LED headlights. Door closure is power assisted and privacy glass ensures, well, privacy for occupants. Further adding to the design credentials of the S6 Sedan, four tailpipes, 21-inch Audi Sport alloy wheels, showing off red brake callipers, and a boot lid spoiler feature as standard.

Interior The well-appointed sports interior offers plenty of space for passengers. The rear seats can be split 40:20:40 and for the first time, the S7 Sportback has room for five.

Standard are panoramic sunroof, metallic paint, a leather interior package of centre console, dashboard, door rails armrests in fine Nappa. The mood can be set with a colour interior ambient lighting package, while control buttons in black gloss have haptic feedback. An air quality package, inclusive of two fragrances and air ionisation, radiates fresh air scents throughout the cabin.

Infotainment Audi connect plus technology is enhanced by MMI navigation plus with MMI touch response and 10.1-inch and 8.6-inch touch screens with voice activated feedback. Both models also come standard with an Audi virtual cockpit, wireless Apple Carplay, Bang and Olufsen 3-D Sound System, wireless charging for mobile phones and two rear USB outlets.

Engines/transmissions An all-new 2.9-litre bi-turbo TFSI V6 engine is enhanced by an electric powered compressor mated with 48-volt main electrical system, putting out maximum power of 331 kW and peak torque of 600 Nm. Both S models are equipped with an eight-speed tiptronic power transmission, supported by the legendary Audi quattro all-wheel-drive technology.

Safety The S6 Sedan and S7 Sportback have a five-star ANCAP safety rating and are equipped with a comprehensive suite of safety systems, including traffic jam assist, 360-degree cameras with kerb view function, Audi pre-sense front and side assist with cross-traffic alert, collision avoidance assist, turn assist and intersection assist. An active bonnet protects pedestrians who are unfortunate enough to be hit by the car, a head-up windscreen display is in direct sight of the driver and there’s tyre pressure monitoring.

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AT A GLANCE MODEL LINE-UP Audi S6 sedan $149,900 Audi S7 Sportback $159,500 SPECIFICATIONS Audi S6 2.9L TFSI Quattro 6-cylinder petrol MHEV 8sp automatic

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

7 kW of boost at engine speeds up to 1650 rpm, which helps to reduce turbo lag, regenerative braking can contribute up to 8 kW to recharge the lithium-ion battery, allowing the car to coast for up to 40 seconds with fuel savings of up to 0.4 litres per 100 kilometres. Every little bit helps, as the car can be a bit thirsty. This adds up, says the maker, to a combined urban/highway consumption of 8.4 litres per 100 kilometres. On test the S6 Sedan recorded 14.5 litres per 100 kilometres in a city and suburban commute and 6.2 litres per 100 kilometres during motorway cruising. Engine and transmission settings are at the driver’s fingertips, with the engine offering a soundtrack to match the driver’s intent. Superb. The S6 Sedan and S7 Sportback feature progressive steering and wheel-selective torque control as standard, creating sporty, agile and stable handling on the road. New adaptive air suspension technology offers the ability to adjust the height of the vehicle at different levels. In its standard setting, the ride height of the S6 Sedan is 20mm lower in comparison to the A6 Sedan, and can be lowered an additional 10mm during dynamic mode, or raised by up to 20mm. Sharing the S6 Sedan experience is part of the fun and sports seats up front is the go. The rear seats offer good leg and head room – unless you’re sitting in the middle spot where the large transmission tunnel is intrusive. Storage spots around the cabin include a good-size glove compartment, a centre console with couple of cupholders with a 12V power outlet in between, while front and rear doors can take in one bottle each to maintain occupant hydration on lengthy drives.

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The S6 Sedan (and S7 Sportback) illustrates the advantage of electrical power coming in instantly to aid the internal combustion engine. It gets to 100km/h in just 4.5 seconds (S7 Sportback in 4.6 secs). The mild hybrid system can briefly add up to

The Audi S6 Sedan is the complete executive package, from comfort and convenience to performance and company carpark presence. The competitive price should not attract a ‘please explain’ from the most fastidious accountant.

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Fast and furious Wyndham Harbour hosted round one of the 2021 Offshore Superboat Championships at the weekend. The competition was fast and furious and attracted plenty of attention. Star Weekly photographer Damjan Janevski caught some of the action.

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Keilor celebrates triple premiership week It was a week to remember for Keilor Bowls Club in Bowls Victoria weekend pennant. After missing finals the past few seasons, the club’s top side claimed the division 2, section 2 premiership. It was one of three premierships on the same day for Keilor, with the third and fourth teams also taking out the title. Chairman Joe Watkins said it had been a massive season for the club. “From a club perspective we had five Saturday sides and four of them were in finals,” he said. “Three won their section and it’s been over 20 years since we’ve had three premierships in one season. “We’re quite happy from a club point of view and it’s a great effort from a little club like us.” Watkins said the top side hadn’t played finals for at least four or five years before this season. The top side entered the grand final as underdogs against Melton 2, which had lost just one game for the season. The match would go down to the wire, with Keilor winning 76 shots to 74. Each team won two rinks each, with Sam Boslem and Jason Silvestrii the winning skips

Keilor Bowls Club claimed the division 2, section 2 premiership. (Supplied)

for Keilor. “It was great to beat the top side,” Watkins said. “It was very close for the whole day and we got up by a couple of shots.

“It was a great team effort and a lot of hard work as a group to get ready to play finals. We’re quite ecstatic.” The club’s other premiers were the third

team which beat Aberfeldie CBC in division 5, section 2 and the fourth team, which won the division 6, section 1 title. The top side was set to play off for the overall division 2 title and promotion to division 1 at the weekend. Normally securing a section title would be enough for promotion, but the system was changed this year because of the shortened season due to COVID-19. The weekend’s matches were after Star Weekly went to press. Watkins said promotion would really benefit the club. The club has about 120 bowling members and 60 to 70 social members. “It means everything for us,” he said. “It makes us a lot more attractive club to come to, being in division 1. “We have pretty good facilities, greens and clubhouse. We would be able to attract a better class of bowlers and it would help the club and help the other sides.” It was a big week for the club, with its mid week side kicking off its finals campaign. . Tara Murray

Williamstown’s record-breaking weekend

Macedon’s premiership team. (Supplied)

Macedon holds its nerve By Tara Murray Macedon stormed home late in the season to claim the Gisborne and District Cricket Association Jensen Shield. Having a slow start to the season, the Cats found their groove and entered the finals having not lost in 2021. They beat East Sunbury in the semi-finals, to set up a grand final clash with the minor premiers, Romsey. The grand final would be a thriller, with the match going down to the final over. Cats captain Daniel Trotta said they had taken a lot of confidence into the grand final despite being the underdog. “It was a topsy turvy year and we were able to come good and finish on a high,” he said. “We didn’t start the year well as we had a new pitch put in and had a few issues with it. We played our first two or three home games at Woodend. “Once we got back home at our ground, we felt a bit more confident and all played much better.

“We didn’t lose this year and had more consistency. Romsey were the benchmark team all season and we knew we had a game on our hands. “They finished on top for a reason.” Romsey started well with the bat and looked in control early on. Trotta said the good start made it stressful early on, but things soon settled. “Our bowlers got back on top after a few good middle overs and tied the scoring down.” Romsey made 7-138 from its overs. Gabriel Yow Yeh, Nathan Aikman and Brendon Scott took two wickets each for the Cats. The Cats started well with the bat better losing two quick wickets. They would be on pace for much of the innings. They got within three runs of the win, when Chris Axton went out. Darcy Doyle and Gareth De Rosayro were able to get the job done, with the Cats finishing 6-140 with five balls remaining. “It was very stressful and I couldn’t look at times,” Trotta said.

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“I was a bit nervous, but I was confident in the boys at the same time.” Chris Ingleton top scored with 30 at the top of the order, while Scott and Todd Coppin chipped in with 29 apiece. Scott was named player of the match. The premiership is the Cats second Jensen Shield title in three seasons. It will likely see them promoted into the Johnstone Shield for next season. After struggling in that division last season, Trotta believes they can be more competitive this time round. “It was a fairly decent step up to Johnstone Shield,” he said. “We lost a few premiership players and we didn’t have a good year. We finished second bottom and it was a disappointing season. “Dropping back down was good and we had a few more people available this season. I think we can be competitive in Johnstone Shield, depending on how the team looks. “Hopefully we go out and pick up some new players and get a few more players back as well.”

Williamstown’s top side came away with the premiership in a record-breaking weekend for the club in the Bowls Victoria pennant section grand finals. For the first time, the club had three sides finish the regular season in the top two. All three won their semi-final, with the top side, which plays in division 3, section 1, the only one to go on to win their grand final. The club’s Greg Donohue said it had been a really good year for the club. “The first time ever three of four sides finished in the top two,” he said. “It’s fantastic to get three sides into finals. To get them playing in the grand final is a huge achievement.” Donohue, who plays in the top side, said the team had been on top for most of the year. He said they were confident heading into the grand final against Rosamond, which had finished the regular season in second place. “We played some of the other top sides recently,” he said. “We had some really good results. “We were ahead all day and we got within two shots. “Our rink was down and we were getting belted and we were thinking we were going to lose it for the club. “We then pulled it back. The whole team came back pretty well in the end.” Williamstown won 79 shots to 63, with three of the four rinks winning. Jeff Newton, Chris Hammer and John Cassidy were the winning skips. Donohue said it had been about three years since they had won their last premiership. The top side has secured promotion into division 2 for next season and will now play off against the other section winners to try and claim the overall division 3 title. Donohue said they had only claimed the overall division title three times in 140 years. He said winning the section title had been the “big one” . “In the section, you’re playing against the local blokes and they’re always good sports and you know them. “It’s always fun playing them.” Tara Murray

SPORT Lancefield Tigers secure premiership double Lancefield made it a premiership double in the Gisborne and District Cricket Association, after its men’s side claimed the division 2 title against Bacchus Marsh. The club’s women’s side had already claimed the inaugural GDCA women’s premiership, and the men joined in the action. Tigers captain-coach Matt Bowden said it was special to get the premiership. “Last season the boys won the premiership by default due to COVID-19,” he said. “Most of those players are back this season and we’ve now won it again. It’s nice to actually get out there and win the premiership.” The Tigers were one of the favourites heading into the season, with some experienced players returning, headlined by Bowden. They had wanted to play in a higher division, but the GDCA decided that they would play in

Lancefield’s men’s premiership side. (Supplied)

division 2 and continue to work their way back up the ranks. Bowden said there had been some challenges on the field. “We would have liked to have been a couple of grades higher,” he said.

“There were some challenging games and we lost to Blackwood in the second last match. “It was the wake-up call we needed towards the back end of the season. It was our only loss for the season.” The Tigers made 8-155 in the grand final with Luke Harrison top scoring with 31 not out. Bowden said they were more than happy with that total. “Bacchus Marsh is a really good side,” he said. “We thought anything over 130 would be a good score, so we were happy with 155. “Earlier, I thought we would be lucky to get 100. Glenn Caton and Luke Harrison got the runs ticking over.” Bowden said Bacchus Marsh started well with the bat and was on top half way through the innings. The Tigers then got going. “It was definitely still up in the air at drinks,”

he said. “They were in front at the 18th over. We bowled a couple of good overs and got some key wickets and it went from there. “A lot of the guys have played in finals before and they played to their strengths.” The Bulls were bowled out for 89 with five overs remaining. Samuel Taylor took 3-4 off his three overs. Bowden, Harrison and Andrew Richardt took two wickets each. Bowden said the premiership capped off a special season for the club. “It has been a great year for Lancefield with the year it has been with COVID,” he said. Bowden said they were hoping to go up a grade or two next season, to give themselves a new challenge. Tara Murray

Malmsbury’s premiership team. (Supplied)

Malmsbury back-to-back

Bacchus Marsh premiership side. (Supplied)

Bulls’ premiership joy By Tara Murray Bacchus Marsh cemented its spot as the best team in recent history in the Gisborne and District Cricket Association McIntyre Cup with its third premiership in four seasons. The Bulls, who claimed the minor premiership having lost just one game for the season, defeated Sunbury United in the grand final. While the final looked to be one-sided on paper, Bulls captain-coach James Lidgett said it was a great match. “I think it was the best two sides for the season,” he said. “I knew we would be up for a fight, as they had beaten us during the season. It didn’t feel like it was one-sided. “One more wicket would have opened the game up. It was closer than it looked.” The Bulls sent in United and it proved to be the right decision, as they claimed two quick wickets, including Dilan Chandima. Chandima was the standout batsman of the competition, making 855 runs at an average of 122.

It was a great piece of fielding by Shaun Taylor that did the damage. “We had built a lot of pressure and Chandima was looking to get a quick single,” Lidgett said. “It was a really good run out.” That would be the end of the good fielding, with Lidgett saying that the two sides dropped 13 catches between them as the pressure built. He said he had never seen so many catches dropped in a game. Ryan Billinghurst [46] and Amrit Sandhu [39] rescued the innings for United, which was bowled out for 127. Jack Powell took three wickets for the Bulls. Rhys Watson, who opened the bowling, finished with 2-5 off his 6.2 overs. The Bulls started well and got to 48 with no wicket. They would lose three wickets, but got the runs easily, finishing 3-127. All five batsmen who got a bat, scored at least 18 with Kieran Atkin top scoring with 24. Lidgett said everyone had contributed to the win. Watson was named player of the match for his bowling performance, which Lidgett said set the tone for the match.

Lidgett said this premiership was just as special as the others. “We’re really happy with it,” he said. “This one is a bit different as it was a strange year. It was a different format with just one-day cricket, but just as special.” Grand final day was a big day for the Bulls, with four of the club’s senior sides playing in grand finals. Their second side took out the second grade premiership, the Johnstone Shield. The Bulls made 8-183 against Wallan, before restricting the Magpies to 75. Mace Cousins top scored for the Bulls with 49. The bowlers shared the wickets around, with all five bowlers picking up at least one wicket. Their other two sides in the grand final both suffered losses. Lidgett said it was special to see the whole club doing so well. “It shows we have a lot of depth in the club,” he said. “It shows where we’re at and it’s good for the future. “It’s something to be proud of there’s a lot of work put in. It’s a club effort.”

Malmsbury snuck home in a a thriller to secure back-to-back premierships in the Gisborne and District Cricket Association division 1 competition. Malmsbury won its semi-final against Woodend in the last over of the match and its grand final against Bacchus Marsh was just as close – a four off the second ball of the last over secured the premiership. Malmsbury president Garry Nicholls said it was an awesome feeling for the club. “We won last year as well, but we call it the COVID cup, as we won it as we finished on top and never played the grand final. “Apart from that, this is our first premiership in the GDCA.” Nicholls and others were on the edge of their seats during the grand final against Bacchus Marsh. The Bulls made 7-140 off their 40 overs – David Dickinson top scoring with 38. Parminder Singh took two wickets for Malmsbury. Nicholls said the match was close throughout the whole run chase. “Chasing 140 isn’t a lot, but it’s enough when you have to get them. It was really nerve racking. “We got one off the first ball of the last over and then a four off the second to win the match.” Skipper Matt Cox top scored with 43, while man-of-the-match Tom Logan chipped in with a handy 41 not out. Nicholls said the premiership was not in their minds after a disastrous start to the season. “We lost our first seven games and were on the bottom of the ladder,” he said. “We then turned it around … won eight in a row and got it together.” Nicholls said they would love the challenge of going up a grade next season to test themselves. Tara Murray

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