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Sunday will be a special day for Tugce Hudaverdi, with the Meadow Heights mum set to celebrate her first Mother’s Day. Ms Hudaverdi gave birth to son Yusuf in September last year as Melbourne experienced its tough stage four lockdown. “It was pretty scary … because there was a lot of uncertainty,” Ms Hudaverdi said. Ms Hudaverdi said even though it was a difficult time, she “wouldn’t have it any other way”. “My boy is coping really well, putting aside that he was born in a pandemic and not able to go any places,” she said. Ms Hudaverdi said she has not made any plans for Mother’s Day, although is expecting some sort of celebration. “I’m leaving it to my husband to plan,” she said. “We don’t celebrate many things, but I think Mother’s Day is one of those [that you need to]. “Being a mum is hard … you want to feel that someone notices what you’re doing.” Michaela Meade

Hub divides community A state government proposal for a 500-bed COVID-19 quarantine hub in Mickleham has divided the community. Last week, Acting Premier James Merlino revealed that a site on Donnybrook Road was the state government’s preferred location for the hub, which will house returned travellers. The site is next to the existing federal government-owned Mickleham Post Entry Quarantine Facility. The state government has committed $15 million to design the hub, however its construction is dependent on federal government approval and funding. The state

government said the hub would cost about $200 million to build, with construction to begin in September if federal approval is granted. Several residents told Star Weekly they had concerns about a quarantine hub being built in a growing community. The Australian Bureau of Statistics recently revealed that Mickleham experienced the highest population growth in the country in 2019-20. Melissa said she was concerned about the risk of the virus leaking out of the hub. “What is the guarantee that COVID won’t get into our community? … The [state] government still hasn’t gotten [it] right,” she said. “Who will want to live here now … we will only be known as the ‘COVID quarantine

centre’ which means our house prices will plummet. Most importantly, where was the community consultation?” Joa raised concerns about the proposed hub’s proximity to Merrifield City shopping centre, which is less than two kilometres from the site. “It will take only one person working at the facility to rush out to get some lunch at Coles and not wash their hands well or catch 525 bus to Craigieburn.” Other residents said they supported the proposal and that they believed there was no risk to the community as the site was already home to an animal quarantine facility. Adam said Mickleham’s proximity to Melbourne Airport made it an ideal location.

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Hume council has called for more information about the proposal, revealing it was not consulted prior to last week’s announcement. Mayor Joseph Haweil said council has requested an “urgent” meeting with the state government. “Council has not been consulted … and seeks clarification about the ongoing management of the facility to ensure the health and safety of local residents,” he said. Other sites considered for the hub included Melbourne Airport, Cooper Street in Epping, Mickleham Road in Attwood, and Avalon Airport. Yuroke MP Ros Spence was contacted for comment.

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Craigieburn Road upgrade a step closer An upgrade to Craigieburn Road is a step closer, with a construction company awarded the contract for the project. The state and federal governments last week announced that Fulton Hogan had been appointed to build the project. They will partner with Major Road Projects Victoria for the upgrade. The project is jointly funded by the federal and state governments. Yuroke MP Ros Spence said the partnership between Fulton Hogan and Major Road Projects Victoria will mean the upgrade will be delivered sooner.

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“Projects like this are crucial to our economic recovery as we work with the local construction industry to create much-needed local jobs and get shovels in the ground as quickly as possible,” Ms Spence said. The state government said extra lanes will be added in each direction on Craigieburn Road between Mickleham Road and the

Hume Highway. Traffic lights will replace roundabouts at Mickleham Road, Waterview Boulevard and Hardy Avenue. Transport Infrastructure Minister Jacinta Allan said the project will improve connections to the growing residential, commercial precincts and public transport services in Craigieburn. “Melbourne’s north is one of the fastest growing regions in Australia, which is why we’re investing $18 billion into the area’s road and rail networks as part of Victoria’s Big Build,” Ms Allan said. Communications, Urban Infrastructure,

A show of strength

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Metropolitan Region Colleen Hartland said the placement of contaminated soil was a statewide issue. “This is not going to be the only project,” she said. “The (Environmental Protection Authority) EPA continues not to have the health of local communities at the core of their culture.” A Hi-Quality spokesperson stated: “We respect the community’s right to voice their

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Exhibition celebrates Ramadan

By Oliver Lees Hundreds of people have taken to the streets of Sunbury to voice their disapproval at the proposed dumping of contaminated soil at a site in Bulla. Protesters, many wearing ‘No Toxic Soil in Sunbury’ T-shirts and others carrying picket signs, gathered at the Village Green beside Sunbury Memorial at noon on Sunday. Community members and local politicians addressed the crowd before protestors made their way down Macedon Street. The Sunbury and Bulla communities have voiced their frustration at the Victorian government over a proposed relocation of contaminated soil from the West Gate Tunnel Project to a site on Sunbury Road in Bulla. On March 29, Planning Minister Richard Wynne approved Hi-Quality’s planning scheme amendment for the project. Hume council has since approved its lawyers to initiate legal proceedings to review the decision. Protest organiser and emcee Chris O’Neill told Star Weekly he was pleased with Sunday’s turn-out, which he estimated to be about 500. Speaking to the crowd, Mr O’Neill said he opposed the “convoy of toxic soil” that would bring further congestion to Sunbury Road. Hume councillor Trevor Dance said the number of people in attendance was a show of community strength. “Look at what the community can do when it wants to,” he said, addressing the crowd. Hume councillor Jodi Jackson said the protest was about protecting the “health and wellbeing” of residents near contaminated soil sites. “This isn’t about not wanting this in our backyard, we don’t want this in anyone’s backyard,” Cr Jackson said. “The state government has a responsibility to look after the health and wellbeing of all Victorians.” Former Greens member for the Western

Cities and the Arts Minister Paul Fletcher said the upgrade will boost capacity and cut travel times for the more than 28,000 drivers who rely on the road daily. “Craigieburn Road is a critical link for the community in Melbourne’s north, and this upgrade will help reduce congestion and improve traffic flow for the thousands of people who travel through this area daily,” he said. Construction is expected to start in the second half of this year, with the project expected to be completed by 2025.

views in a responsible way. “We have heard their concerns and considered them in our plans. Our designs reflect global best practice in safely treating and managing contaminated waste, and we are confident in the quality of our proposal. “Hi-Quality remains available to discuss any questions or concerns the community may have, and we encourage residents to reach out via www.hiqualityecohub.com.au.”

A new multisensory art experience is coming to Broadmeadows Central. From Wednesday, May 8, the celebration of Ramadan is getting a new addition. A multisensory exhibition will take shoppers into a visual interpretation of the sacred month of Ramadan. The Muslim event takes place over the ninth month in the Islamic calendar – this year from Monday, April 12 until sunset on Wednesday, May 12 – and involves observers fasting from dawn to dusk. Local students’ artwork will be displayed in a large outdoor castle, with chime and scents of the Middle East incorporated. Broadmeadows Central centre manager Jeroam Whittington said the exhibition will allow the local community to come together. “We are fortunate to have a strong multicultural community at Broadmeadows Central, [36 per cent] of which will be observing Ramadan this year,” said Mr Whittington. “The art exhibition allows the community to engage with each other during Ramadan and will be supported by a host of retailers providing exclusive offers throughout the period.” Customers are encouraged to explore the interactive showcase until Friday, May 14. Details: broadmeadowscentral. com.au Michaela Meade

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Council’s good news budget By Michaela Meade A record spend on capital works is the centrepiece of Hume council’s draft 2021-22 budget. Councillors unanimously adopted the draft budget last week, which includes an $111 million capital works program and an average rate rise of 1.5 per cent, in keeping with the state government’s cap on rate increases. Councillor Carly Moore said the proposed capital works program was necessary to address growth in the municipality. “We have the third largest population

growth of any local government area within Victoria,” she said. “There’s never been a more important time to invest in major projects … for our growing community, to meet their needs and to stimulate our local economy, with the creation of local jobs for … local people.” According to council, the draft budget includes funding for 150 “shovel ready” projects. The council proposes to spend $37 million on the development of a multideck carpark on the site of the Camp Road loop road in Broadmeadows and the redevelopment of the Broadmeadows Hume Global Learning

Centre, $8.2 million on the redevelopment of Greenvale Recreation Reserve including the Hume indoor cricket training centre, and $11 million on a new indoor facility on the site of the former Craigieburn Leisure Centre. “There is so much good news for our community,” Cr Moore said. Cr Trevor Dance said he was concerned about the 1.5 per cent rate rise. “It’s not what ratepayers want,” Cr Dance said. “I think we can do better.” Cr Jack Medcraft said: “[Hume council is] the envy of every other municipality in Melbourne thanks to a long track record of responsible and

Hotel plan rejected

New shelter a refuge for cats

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Victoria’s largest cat shelter has officially opened in the northern suburbs. Following a challenging 2020, the Cat Protection Society of Victoria is able to celebrate its new shelter, with the capacity to provide care for up to 300 cats. The organisation’s chief executive Ian Crook said the team was thrilled to open the new shelter in Greensborough. “This is an incredible opportunity to help more cats in need and engage with the local

community,” he said. “We can now provide short term care for over 200 more cats in the shelter than in our temporary facility and have also been able to significantly expand our veterinary services. “It will also allow us to undertake more educational initiatives to assist the community in understanding what is involved in responsible pet care.” The shelter is equipped with an adoption centre, a private vet clinic, a community

sustainable financial management. “We’re getting on with and getting stuff done, building projects and delivering services that matter to our residents and businesses.” Cr Jarrod Bell said the draft budget told a “dynamic [and] exciting… story”. “This budget confirms council’s commitment to ensuring that we will always provide the services our community depends on… deserves, and… expects,” he said. “Ours is a story of a positive city. “It is something that we can all be proud of.” The draft budget is open for public feedback until Tuesday, May 25.

classroom, an outdoor courtyard with cat enclosures, a fully stocked retail store, and a cafe. Mr Crook said opening a new shelter was “an exciting milestone”. “Our mission is to find new homes for as many surrendered and stray cats as possible,” he said. “We invite the community to pop in and visit and cuddle our cats.” Details: https://www.catprotection.com.au/

Plans for a hotel in Ardlie Street, Westmeadows have been knocked back by Hume council following 252 objections and a petition signed by more than 670 people. Twenty-four public submissions against the development at 11-17 Ardlie Street were heard at last week’s council meeting, One person spoke in favour of the development. Resident Terence Clifton’s objection was read aloud at the meeting and was met with applause from the gallery. Mr Clifton said the development “has the potential to create a blot on the landscape” of Westmeadows. “If 252 objections plus a 679 signature petition, versus just one submission in favour, is not enough to void this proposal, one must ask if the ratepayers of Hume are ever going to have a voice on what happens in our area,” Mr Clifton said in his statement. “On completion, the disruption to the local community will be immense and create totally unnecessary angst for both residents and the shop owners in the village.” Kim Wescombe said: “The pressure and impact the construction will have on the historic heritage-listed bluestone bridge [is big] … the community does not need or want another hotel”. Natalie Horwood said she wanted council to take in that “this will be your legacy”. Cr Naim Kurt said the proposed hotel was an overdevelopment of the site. A motion to refuse the permit was unanimously carried. Michaela Meade

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The circus is coming to Craigieburn. The Circus Royale’s 50th anniversary tour will be in town at Craigieburn Central until Sunday, May 16. Owner and ringmaster Damian Syred said the group is excited to return to the centre. “After being closed for 12 months due to COVID restrictions, it’s great to be back on the road performing,” he said. “While we were closed, we had so many inquiries from Craigieburn locals asking when we would be returning – so it’s great to be back.” Families can come along to see a two-hour performance of contortion, clowning, juggling, Russian swing, acrobatics and much more.

The dare-devilish Lion Brothers will perform on the wheel of steel, the globe of death and the high wire. Centre manager Christine McDonnell said having the circus back was very welcome. “After a challenging 2020 for our community, we’re thrilled to be bringing back this family favourite to central,” Ms McDonnell said. “We hope to see the circus bring people together while providing safe entertainment that will delight and captivate audiences of all ages.” Details and show schedule: www. craigieburncentral.com.au

Police have charged a man following an incident outside Epping police station last Wednesday night. It is alleged the 54-year-old St Helena man approached the High Street station’s entry in a gold Holden Commodore sedan about 9pm. After mounting a footpath in his vehicle and performing a burnout, the man allegedly spat on an officer during his arrest.

Appeal for information Police are appealing for information following a series of thefts from cars in Doreen on Sunday, April 25. Police said cars containing tools were mainly targeted. The majority of the thefts occurred between 11.15pm and midnight in the Vaucluse, Riverstone, Plenty River and Ivy estates in Doreen. Information to Detective Acting Sergeant Cotter on 9407 3350. FOR BREAKING NEWS, VISIT Web: starweekly.com.au Northern Star Weekly @starweeklynews @star_weekly

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Fix ‘nightmare’ road: Councillors By Michaela Meade A Hume councillor has called on the council to investigate ways to improve traffic flow on Aitken Boulevard. Last week, Cr Carly Moore asked council officers to prepare a briefing on ways the council can improve the road between Craigieburn and Somerton roads. Her motion follows upped police patrols as far back as 2016, amid community concerns about drivers ignoring the road’s 60km/h speed limit.

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Fawkner Highway Patrol Senior Sergeant Yvonne Upton said at the time that police were catching people driving at excessive speeds, with most driving at 80km/h or more. Senior Sergeant Upton said the road’s speed limit had been set at 60km/h because it was a single-lane carriageway, with no dividing

barrier. “If it has a higher speed limit and we have a head-on collision, we will have people with serious injuries,” she said. In 2018, a 21-year-old Campbellfield man died and five people were rushed to hospital after a collision on the corner of Aitken Boulevard and Lysterfield Drive. Speaking last week, Cr Moore said she had serious concerns about the road. “This is a road that I use often and so I can sympathise with the residents who find the condition on this road frustrating,” she said.

“I do wonder … whether there are opportunities for council to work towards improving the congestion by looking at things like signalling and turning lanes. “[My motion] is really seeking officer feedback on what council can do to improve the congestion.” Cr Overend supported the motion, and said the road is a “nightmare and it’s only going to get worse.” “We really need to start looking at making changes and making it better for the residents to use.”

Giving with love Al Siraat College in Epping is running a gift drive in celebration of Eid Ul Fitr. Eid Ul Fitr is a celebration that takes place after the Muslim fasting month of Ramadan. This year, the Eid celebration is from the evening of Wednesday, May 12 until the evening of Thursday, May 13. The school is thrilled to be running the event once again, after the drive was put on hold last year as a result of the pandemic, Teacher Noori Ahmad said the drive was important for the college to give back to the community. “We are running this gift drive to help bring smiles to children who are facing hardships at this current time of living in Melbourne,” Ms Ahmad said. “One of the college values we promote in school culture is benefiting others, and it teaches [pupils] the meaning of giving. “[We want] to teach our [pupils] to appreciate

the blessings of gifts they have in their lives, and how to share and care for other children who are less fortunate.” The school has partnered with non-profit organisations the Zakat Foundation and Mercy Wings for the drive. Teachers are encouraging participants to “give generously” in the drive, which involves picking a gift box of any size and “filling it with love”. The drive end Monday, May 10. Michaela Meade

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Mickleham keeps growing By Michaela Meade Mickleham had the highest population growth rate in the country in 2019-20, according to new Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) data. ABS regional population data reveals that the population of the Mickleham-Yuroke corridor grew by 32.8 per cent in 2019-20 – an increase of 3688 people. The area was also revealed to be the second fastest growing region in the state, behind Cranbourne East, which welcomed 6700 new residents in 2019-20. According to the ABS, Wollert recorded the third-highest population growth rate in Victoria (20 per cent). Hume’s overall change in population was 3.3 per cent, increasing to a total population of 241,188, while Whittlesea had a population increase from 230,297 to 236,539 people. Hume mayor Joseph Haweil said Mickleham is a “great place to call home” and this is reflected in the data. He said the data highlighted the work ahead for council. “As with any growth area, we need to properly plan and manage this growth to ensure ongoing liveability,” Cr Haweil said. “We continue to advocate for partnerships with state and federal governments to provide for solutions that will meet the community’s needs, and one of Hume’s highest priorities is adequate transport options to alleviate congestion. “Significant investment is also needed from the Victorian government to forward supply development-ready employment land to

support large scale industrial and commercial development opportunities and ensure we’re ready for the next wave of economic growth. “These initiatives will improve the safety and amenity of our community and access to services and employment, now and into the future.” Cr Haweil said there are many projects underway across the municipality to address the growth.

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Merrifield City’s stage two opening saw many retailers finally opening their doors. (Supplied)

“Council is supporting the significant growth along the northern growth corridor with a record capital works spend, which includes four new community centres with preschools, a new active open space in Kalkallo, a number of new rugby pitches and the duplication of Aitken Boulevard in Craigieburn,” he said. “Council is also working with the developers to deliver a new active open space, new bike paths and new parkland in Merrifield, as well as an extension of Aitken Boulevard to link Craigieburn to Mickleham. “Hume continues to call on the Victorian government to support much-needed road projects, including the duplication of major arterial roads such as Craigieburn Road, Mickleham Road and Donnybrook Road, and upgrades to the Hume Freeway, including the duplication of the Donnybrook Road interchange overpass.”

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR PLANNING PERMIT (SECTION 52 OF THE PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENT ACT 1987) The property affected by the application is located at 6 (LOT 30) CANDLE STREET, SOUTH MORANG. The application is for a variation to restrictive covenant 1 on Plan of Subdivision 803793J to allow for the construction of a dwelling with a rear setback of 3.33m from the eastern boundary in lieu of the 6.0m setback and the garage to be setback 5.0 metres from the western boundary in lieu of the 5.5 metres prescribed by the Memorandum of Common Provisions AA6245.

Stage two of the Merrifield City town centre is complete. The centre held a day of community celebrations late last month to mark the milestone. Centre manager Kylie Robertson officially opened the centre for local families and residents, and said she was thrilled to see so many locals in attendance. “It has been great to see so many people from our local community come down today to celebrate the launch of Merrifield City’s stage two,” Ms Robertson said. “We’re thrilled to welcome this second

round of dynamic, convenience-based retailers to our community as part of our long-term vision to transform Merrifield City into the region’s premier shopping, dining, civic and cultural hub.” Many stores were opened as part of the second stage, including Aurum Espresso, Fish Salt, Quality Fresh Meats, Zet & Zaatar, Merrifield City Medical, Donnybrook Dental, Bombay Real Estate and Daniel’s Doughnuts. For more information about what’s open at Merrifield City, visit: https://merrifieldcity. com.au/ Michaela Meade

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR PLANNING PERMIT (SECTION 52 OF THE PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENT ACT 1987) The property affected by the application is located at 325C (RES 2) COOPER STREET, EPPING. The application is for a permit to remove the reserve status. The applicant for the permit is Surveyor-General Victoria. The application reference number is 720005. You may look at the application and any documents that support the application on our website through Planning Application Status and Tracking Application (PASTA). www.whittlesea.vic.gov.au

The applicant for the permit is HL Victoria. The application reference number is 720024. You may look at the application and any documents that support the application on our website through Planning Application Status and Tracking Application (PASTA). www.whittlesea.vic.gov.au You may also look at the application at the office of the Responsible Authority: City of Whittlesea, 25 Ferres Blvd, South Morang. This can be done during the office hours of 8:30am to 5:00pm, Monday to Friday. This service is free of charge. Any person who may be affected by the granting of the permit may object or make other submissions to the Responsible Authority. An objection must be sent to the responsible authority in writing, include the reasons for the objection and state how the objector would be affected. The Responsible Authority will not decide on the application before 19 May 2021.

You may also look at the application at the office of the Responsible Authority: City of Whittlesea, 25 Ferres Blvd, South Morang. This can be done during the office hours of 8:30am to 5:00pm, Monday to Friday. This service is free of charge. Any person who may be affected by the granting of the permit may object or make other submissions to the Responsible Authority. An objection must be sent to the responsible authority in writing, include the reasons for the objection and state how the objector would be affected. The Responsible Authority will not decide on the application before 19 May 2021. If you object, the responsible authority will inform you of its decision.

If you object, the responsible authority will inform you of its decision.

For information regarding access to Planning documents relating to this application please contact Council’s Building and Planning Department on 9217 2259.

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Local law review targets hoons By Michaela Meade Hume council is calling for police to be given greater power to deal with hoon drivers, as it prepares to review its own local laws in a bid to crackdown on hoon behaviour. Councillor Jack Medcraft last week asked the council to write to Attorney-General Jaclyn Symes and Acting Police Minister Danny Pearson to request changes to police powers in response to growing community concern about hoon activity in Hume. The council is also preparing to review it’s General Local Law No.1, which governs the

safety of the municipality, and will investigate whether changes to the law can be used to support police in relation to hooning. As reported by Star Weekly, hoon drivers have been targeting the city’s sports reserves, prompting clubs to raise concerns about the safety of their junior players. New Victoria Police data released last week revealed Hume as the state’s hoon capital, with 4865 vehicles impounded between 2011 and 2020, including 894 in 2020. Whittlesea had a total of 1997 impounds from 2011-20, with 353 vehicles impounded last year.

Hume’s total was 6.8 per cent of the total impounds across the state. Cr Naim Kurt told Star Weekly hooning in the municipality is a serious problem. “Police have spoken directly to councillors, seeking council adopts stronger by-laws so that those who spectate and help organise hoon events can be fined,” he said. “Since the lockdown, the issue has exploded with more sophisticated meetups, involving removal trucks, spotters and warning systems to avoid detection by authorities.” Cr Kurt said Brimbank council laws, which allow police to issue a fine of up to $800 to

anyone caught conducting or spectating at hoon events, don’t go far enough. “The Brimbank laws have been a great success, but the problem is it has just allowed these louts to fan out into neighbouring councils like ours,” he said. Mayor Joseph Haweil said council was disappointed by the behaviour of hoon drivers. “Council is investigating the installation of CCTV, gates, fencing and security at sporting, recreational and other community assets to deter criminal activity, and is working closely with Victoria Police to implement a Safety and Security Plan,” he said.

Retirees walk the world Retirees in South Morang have banded together to walk around the world – with a twist. Residents at Stockland’s Arilla retirement village began tracking their steps with a click-o-metre in a bid to keep active during last year’s lockdowns. They cover distances of up to 1000 kilometres each week, and have now walked the equivalent of mainland Great Britain’s 17,820-kilometre coastline. Resident Kathy Upton said the community at the village has been “incredibly supportive”. “I was able to meet with other residents which has really helped me feel connected to not only my neighbours but the wider community,” she said. “When you see how far we’ve ‘travelled’ around the world, it really helps put it in perspective. “We enjoy the social aspects on the walks and keep encouraging each other to

achieve our goal to make it around the world. “We all really look forward to these walks each week and hope they continue for a long time to come.” Other Stockland retirement villages have joined in for the “worldly walks”. Arilla village manager David Gent said: “We love seeing our residents staying active and healthy with these kinds of community activities in the privacy and safety of the Arilla gardens. “The walks … really [show] that this is not just about exercise for our residents, but continuing to remain connected with one another.” Michaela Meade Kathy Upton. Grace Cook, Ian Upton, Michelle Hewett, Leonie Hill and Coral Rourvie. Damjan Janevski) 234644_01

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A place for Mernda’s seniors By Michaela Meade Whittlesea senior citizens will be able to maintain their independence, meet friends and stay connected at a new social support services centre under construction in Mernda. Yan Yean MP Danielle Green recently turned the centre’s first sod. The project received $1.24 million from the 2020-21 round of the state government’s Growing Suburbs Fund, with Whittlesea council matching the amount. Ms Green said the facility was necessary for

the growing community. “When Mernda was first established, there were 1200 people on the electoral roll … that’s now at 50,000,” she said. “I think more than anything, we’re even more passionate about what we want in terms of aged care [than before]. “We age better when we age in place.” Council administrator Peita Duncan said the facility is expected to be completed in September next year and will have an “enormous impact” on the community’s senior citizens. “The [centre] will make a real difference to

the day-to-day lives of our city’s older residents and provide carers with crucial respite,” Ms Duncan said. “The three-room, 75-place facility located next to the Mernda Village Community Activity Centre, aims to reduce social isolation by providing people that are frail, living with disability, memory loss (dementia), have limited mobility, and are 65 years and over, the opportunity to try new activities, establish links in the community and improve their overall health and wellbeing.” Former aged care nurse and Doreen Seniors

Group member Terri Mackenzie said she welcomed the upcoming works. “I retired to Doreen about 10 years ago and it worried me about the lack of facilities for seniors in this area,” Ms Mackenzie said. “More importantly there was nothing for the carers. I could see people struggling that were looking after people but there was no support. “After a lot of research and talking to councillors and politicians [we] started a petition and formed a little group, Spotlight on Aged Care. “We got around 2500 signatures.”

School set to grow Hume Anglican Grammar’s Donnybrook campus is expanding, with work starting on a new learning centre for year 5 and 6 pupils. Principal Bill Sweeney and Yan Yean MP Danielle Green turned the project’s first sod late last month. Mr Sweeney said the new building marked the fourth stage of the campus’ development. “Our brand new year [five and six] centre will serve as the core learning area for the leaders of the primary school, providing them with the perfect environment to transition into secondary education,” he said. “The development will consist of six general purpose classrooms, a thinking-cloud room, kitchenette, independent learning spaces with an adjoining all-weather, artificial turf soccer pitch and nature playground. “Each year will see further stages constructed as we move toward a fully established prep to year 12 community in 2028.”

Ms Green thanked the school’s pupils for “inspiring me to do my job better every day”. “This expansion is part of the school building boom that is happening right across Victoria,” Ms Green said. “Upgrading Hume Anglican Grammar, Donnybrook campus, will give local students access to great classrooms and facilities, while keeping local tradies in work.” The works are expected to be completed by early 2022. Michaela Meade

Sargun, Brateil, Benedict, Aryan, Yan Yean MP Danielle Green, Snehat, and Valentina. (Michaela Meade)

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MY PLACE Matthew and Jacqueline Gluyas are the newly appointed leaders of the Craigieburn Salvation Army. Matthew spoke to Michaela Meade about the work he and his wife are doing in their new roles.

What are you enjoying most about the area? I am loving the blend of city and country. You can drive one way and experience the best of city living and drive the other way and be surrounded by such incredible country surroundings. The melting pot of nations also brings with it a richness of culture and foods! What made you interested in working for the Salvation Army? It has always been the Salvation Army’s heart to be a movement of inclusion and looking out for society’s most vulnerable. These values are what initially interested me in working for the organisation. This same heart continues to energise me today. Have you always been passionate about working for the community? Yes. Whether here or in other places I have worked with the Salvation Army, my passion

has always been to see communities thrive. The Hume area is an incredible place and we look forward to getting to know the incredible people who make up this beautiful city. What do you hope to accomplish through your work with the Salvation Army? I hope to work in collaboration with other service providers to see the community within the Hume area thriving! I’m keen to see the Salvation Army’s work expand to the greater Hume area and have a keen interest in seeing those most isolated find a place of belonging. What are some other initiatives you’re excited about? Re-commencing our outreach program, re-commencing our school breakfast programs, and creating a community hub space at our facility on Interlink Drive that will be a place where all in our community are able to come and find belonging, hope and community services that will support people holistically.

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Solar boom in Whittlesea Lily D’Ambrosio, Mill Park MP For the past two and a half years, a significant and positive collaboration is materialising in our local area and in broader Victoria. It is a productive and highly rewarding collaboration between Victorian households, solar energy and our state government’s energy policy that offers Victorians the opportunity to save hundreds of dollars on their electricity and gas bills, and to simultaneously contribute in our efforts to tackle climate change, building a better future for our planet and our children. In the process, this collaboration is creating thousands of new jobs for Victorians. Launched in August, 2018, the Andrews Labor government’s $1.3 billion, 10-year Solar Homes Program provides rebates and interest-free loans to help 778,500 Victorian households reduce the upfront costs of installing a solar PV, solar hot water or solar battery system at home. This program is extremely successful in our local area. Just to give you the heads up, more than 3000 homes in Mill Park, South Morang, Wollert and Epping have participated in our government’s landmark Solar Homes Program and now have a solar panels system on their roof, saving up to $900 on their energy bills. The number of roof-top energy producing solar systems is even greater in the broader City of Whittlesea, where almost 6000 dwellings have benefitted from our government’s Solar Homes Program. The program offers households who meet the eligibility criteria a generous rebate to install solar panels on their roof, or solar batteries or solar water systems. Today in Victoria, as many as one in every

Solar energy is proving popular across Whittlesea. (iStock) Inset: Lily D’Ambrosio. (Supplied)

five homes have solar panels on their roof. The latest data shows there are now 510,000 small-scale solar PV systems in Victoria – all together they generate almost a third of the state’s total residential electricity demand – with more than 15,000 households also having a solar battery. Responding to the surge in demand, in our 2020-21 Victorian state budget we committed

to expand the Solar Homes Program in order to accelerate access to solar energy for more Victorians, providing immediate savings and environmental benefits whilst maintaining quality and safety. That’s why we’ve announced a further investment in the Solar Homes Program through our $797 million Household Energy Savings Package. The Solar Homes Program is playing an

important role in the economic recovery of Victorian small businesses, creating jobs within the solar industry, and improving the living standards of vulnerable households. Please remember that I’m always here to assist you with any state government issues. Please contact my electorate office on 9422 5171 or email me at lily.d’ambrosio@parliament.vic. gov.au.

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FROM THE ARCHIVES Star Weekly looks back through the pages of our predecessors

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Community food provider agencies in Hume are struggling to cope with the rising demand for help from residents hit by the increasing cost of living. According to a report released last week, about 300,000 Victorians go hungry each year, with 25 per cent of the demand for additional food unmet.

There’s something rotten about the Bulla tip, neighbour Carmel Egan claimed last week. Citing clouds of dust, paper and plastic rubbish, mud and an acrid smell, other neighbours say there are times they could not invite friends over or enjoy the outdoors because of the odour.

Trains are set to depart Mernda by 2019 after the state government announced the allocation of $588 million to fund the long-awaited Mernda rail extension.

New community centres will be built in Mickleham and Kalkallo, sports reserves and pavilions will be built and upgraded across the municipality, and Aitken Boulevard and Roxburgh Park Drive will be duplicated as part of Hume council’s proposed 2020-21 budget.

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Out and about Melbourne’s north and west turned on some spectacular autumn sunshine at the weekend, the perfect excuse to explore everything from jazz festivals to our rich history. Photographer Damjan Janevski visited some of the sights.

1/ Gilbert Ernest and Swing the Boogie revved up the crowd at the Newport Jazz Festival. 2/ Gilbert Ernest and Swing the Boogie. 3/ Tahlia, 4 and Max, 1, found some treasures at the Sunshine Polish Charity Association ‘monster garage sale’. 4/ Lazy Bones was a crowd favourite at the Newport Jazz Festival. 5/ Gilbert Ernest and Swing the Boogie. 6/ All that glitters - Grazyna Wisniowska at the monster garage sale. 7/ Joe Diamico and John Underwood from The Historical Re-enactment Society of Australia at The Black Powder Mill open day. 8/ Kevin Davies at The Black Powder Mill open day. 9/ Jenny Augustini at the Sunshine Polish Charity Association monster garage sale. 10/ Caroline Springs Scout Group took part in the traditional Dusk to Dawn Vigil to commemorate Anzac Day. (Supplied) 11/ Noel Tozer at The Black Powder Mill open day. (Pictures: Damjan Janevski) 235963, 235935, 235936 12 NORTHERN STAR WEEKLY Tuesday, 4 May, 2021

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Family day care Meet the educators, play at the park and learn more about Family Day Care at a picnic in the park on Wednesday, May 5, at Taylors Hill Recreation Reserve, 121 Calder Park Drive. 3-5pm. All families welcome. BYO picnic and coffee van available. ■ fdcpicnictaylorshill.eventbrite.com.au

Community has heart Join Hobsons Bay Community Has Heart roving hub in visiting Joan Kirner house, 14 Thompson Street, Williamstown on Wednesday, May 5 and Wednesday, May 19, 10.30am-2pm. Operated by council staff and volunteers. ■ Tahlia, 9397 6168

The Ricky Nelson Show A musical tribute show for one of rock’n’roll’s brightest stars is coming to Taylors Lakes Secondary College on Saturday, May 8, from 7pm. The assistant principal of the school will be performing with a combination of archival footage and the sound of a live band. Bookings essential. ■ https://www.trybooking.com/BORUG

Photo exhibition National Volunteers Week photo exhibition at Joan Kirner House, 14 Thompson Street, Williamstown, from May 20 to May 26. ■ Renee, 9397 6168

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eBay for beginners Learn how to buy and sell items online in Melton South Community Centre’s course on Monday, May 17 and Monday, May 24, 6.30-9pm. Cost: $55 or $50 concession. ■ 9747 8576

Museum UNDONE A new immersive project with the Kyneton Museum collection engages with history and its gaps as part performance, part exhibition. Audiences are free to roam the 90 minute performance at 7pm Fridays and Saturdays, and from 5pm Sundays across June 2021 at Metanoia Theatre, 270 Sydney Road. Tickets are $25 per adult, $15 for concession/seniors, and $10 for children. ■ https://metanoiatheatre.com/event/ museum-undone/

Tour Ziebell’s Farmhouse Tour Ziebell’s Farmhouse Museum and Heritage Garden, corner Ainwick Court and Gardenia Road, Thomastown, on Wednesday, June 2, 1-2.30pm. Cost $10. Bookings essential. ■ 0418 552 557 or enquiries@westgarthtown.org.au

Sewing group The Sunbury Neighborhood House Social Sewing Group meet on the first Saturday of each month to chat, share ideas and sew. Beginners through experienced welcome. Sunbury Neighbourhood House, 531 Elizabeth Drive, Sunbury, 12.30-3.30pm.

Volunteers wanted The Multiple Sclerosis Community Visitors Scheme is seeking female Maltese and Italian-speaking volunteers to join its volunteer program in the Werribee and Point Cook areas to visit elderly residents in either an aged care facility or their own home. A female volunteer with an understanding of MS is also sought to visit a mature lady in an aged care facility in Altona Meadows. ■ volunteer@ms.org.au or Sue, 9845 2744

This week’s photographer’s choice pic is of Manfred Zabinskas, who runs an animal rescue centre, with a kangaroo. (Damjan Janevski)

and Douglas Parade, Williamstown, from 7.30-9.30pm. There are no auditions and you don’t need to be able to read music. ■ willin.wimmin@gmail.com

Deer Park Probus club The Deer Park Combined Probus Club meets on the second Wednesday of each month at The Deer Park Club, 780 Ballarat Road, from 10am. New members and visitors welcome. ■ Don, 0409 191 580

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

from noon-3pm at 8 O’Shannassy Street. Play indoor games and have your health checked by the council. If you’re over 60 years of age and would like to meet new people, come along. ■ Don, 9744 3507

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

Altona Day View Club (Voice Interest Education of Women) meets on the third Wednesday of each month at Altona RSL from 11am. ■ Janet, 0412 010 176 or 9394 6522

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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

Join the Point Gellibrand Rotary Club on the second Tuesday of each month at the Royal Victorian Motor Yacht Club in Nelson Place, from 6.30pm for a 7pm start. ■ Pam, rotarypointgellibrand@gmail.com or 0418 347 691

Altona North combined probus The Altona North Combined Probus Club meets on the fourth Wednesday of each month at Altona Sports Club. Includes a speaker, organised trips and outings, and a friendly atmosphere. ■ Lesley, 9369 1785

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

Melton South Knit & Natter 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

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

Conservation volunteers Garden club The Sunbury Garden Club hosts a meeting on the first Tuesday of each 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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The Willin Wimmin choir meets Wednesdays during school terms at Church of Christ hall, corner John Street

Encourage a love of reading and help your child develop their literacy skills at Braybrook Library on Tuesdays and

Singing group Join the Melton South Community Singers social group which meets at the Melton South Community Centre on the first and third Tuesday of each month. ■ Sue, 0400 082 413

Tarot reading Learn to read cards with ease and explore the world of tarot in Melton South Community Centre’s tarot card reading for beginners course. No experience needed. BYO tarot deck. Cost: $80 or $75 concession. ■ 9747 8576

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

Senior citizens club Senior citizens are welcome to visit the Sunbury Senior Citizens’ Club on Mondays,

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The Bulla Hill Railway is back on track for 2021. The railway’s last run day was in March 2020 before the COVID-1 a stop to public events. 9 pandemic put Railway committee member Kris Siderov said member s couldn’t visit the railway during lockdow n. “When we finally got we found weeds across given the all clear, the tracks … so we’ve been slowly cleaning up and trying to reduce the amount of weeding.” The miniature train day of the year last had it’s first run month. Mr Siderov said the railway was missed by the community. “We had a good run day in January and everyone was really good and helpful with signing in,” he said. “It was a really pleasan t day to come back to everything.” To ensure a COVIDS afe environment, passengers are required to sign in and to bring a mask. There are also limits on the number of people allowed The Bulla Hill Railway on site. operates on the third Sunday of each run day is on Sunday,month. The next Februar Details: facebook.com/B y 21. ullaHillRailway

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in increasing pressure A “hard” urban growth boundary to support to extend the town be to put a hard additional residenti Whittlesea township boundary around the developm al around the townshipurban growth boundary was ent. required to acquire by the state governm should be considered to make sure any “The absence of an land for the woodlan development or redevelo future ent to better manage “To date no land d. future growth and pment can be managed around the township urban growth boundary appropri … has been secured development, accordin ately.” or acquisition processe has resulted in a Whittlesea council. g to of uncertai sense s commenced,” nty within the The council’s submissi submission stated. the As part of its on also called on and some land use speculat local community state governm submission to the the “Securing the [Grassy ent to ion/land banking government’s Planning state around the Eucalypt Woodlan to create 1200 hectareshonour its commitment investiga d] tion area will Wedge and Agricult for Melbourne’s Green the submissi perimeter around the township,” not municipality’s green of woodland within the biodiver on stated. sity assets and safeguar only protect council has urged the ural Land Review, the wedge. Council planning d government to investiga Known the landscap qualities for Whittles as the Grassy Eucalypt and development director applying an urban te Justin O’Meara ea’s green wedges but e Woodlan the reserve is the growth boundary also result of a 2010 state d, help to … manage the urban-ru around that township told last week’s council meeting the township, which federal government is currently zoned ral interface by and residents had raised as green an urban wedge land. agreement to protect introducing a permanent and function the need for areas growth boundary of environmental al buffer to the urban growth to be applied. The council said areas.” “They would like potentially impacted significance that were the Mr O’Meara said to see growth growth boundary aroundabsence of an urban developm by the expansion the council would and urban growth ent within the of the a meeting the town had resulted seek boundary around township managed and one Melbourne D’Ambro with Environment Minister Lily way of achieving that better that year. sio about the status of the woodlan would Under the agreeme d. nt, the state governm ent ■ Home buyers head north: Page 8-9

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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.

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8 3 6 4

4 2 8 1 2 9 5

1 3 8 7 2 3 4 7 6 9

4 9 7 3 9 2 4

5 3 7 medium

6 8 3 3 6 1 6 4 5 5 1 9

QUICK CROSSWORD Footwear (5) Game birds (9) Painting of the countryside (9) Weapon (5) Resting (6) Supplies (8) Muddle (7) Scottish emblem (7) Caring industry (7) Planes land on these (7) Examines (8) Exile (6) Prison rooms (5) Schooling (9) Gluts (9) Repairs (5)

10 11 12 14 16 18 19 20 22 26 27 28 29

Japanese delicacy (5) Scheme (4) Of first principles (10) Mistrust (9) Not a soul (2,3) Avoids (9) How astronauts in orbit feel (10) Persuades (9) All-embracing (9) Custom (9) Relating to the sun (5) Startle (5) Suspends (5) Embraces (4)

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Today’s Aim: 18 words: Good 27 words: Very good

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5 LETTERS ADORE AIDES ALLOT ASSET AWARE CALVE CEASE CEDED CLOSE CLOWN DROSS EARTH EERIE EGGED ENDOW ERECT

4 LETTERS ACRE AWAY AWES BEEN DEAD EARL EATS EYED GATE GEED GLEN LOPE PAID POST REST

EVOKE HIKES LADES LUSTS MEDIA OOZES OUNCE PLATE PRESS RAZOO RESET RESIN SCALE SCRUB SEATS SEDAN SENDS SHELL SNORE SPEAR SPOTS

STOVE TALLY TITLE TREAD TWICE ULCER WATER 6 LETTERS BESETS ERECTS 7 LETTERS ARRIVER CARAMEL

Insert the missing letters to make 10 words – five reading across the grid and five reading down.

The Aztec civilisation occupied the territory of which modern nation?

NOTE: more than one solution may be possible

How old was Buddy Holly (pictured) when he tragically died in 1959?

Is the Caspian Sea fresh or salt water?

Who played the Sheriff of Nottingham in the 1991 film Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves?

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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”.

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A word or phrase that can read the same forwards and backwards is called what?

In which country did the Shinto religion originate?

On which continent is the Tierra Del Fuego?

Which two metals make up the alloy bronze?

As of April 2021, how many years will Angela Merkel have been chancellor of Germany?

10 In what year was the Australian Army formed? ANSWERS: 1. Mexico 2. 22 3. Salt water 4. Alan Rickman 5. A palindrome 6. Japan 7. South America 8. Copper and tin 9. 15 10. 1901

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Coupe and SUV looks combine well with the latest addition to the Q8 stable. (Pictures: Supplied)

By Derek Ogden, Marque Motoring Audi has called up a strapping diesel derivative to pack down with its petrol-powered Q8 teammate in its flagship luxury sports utility vehicle squad. The Q8 50 TDI quattro comes to market with power-packed performance and looks to match. Powered by a 3.0-litre TDI V6 engine producing 210 kW of power and 600 Nm of torque (the Q8 55 TFSI 3.0-litre turbo petrol V6 puts out 250 kW and 500 Nm), the Q8 50 TDI can hit 100 km/h from rest in an impressive 6.3 seconds. Mated with an eight-speed tiptronic automatic transmission with quattro all-wheel drive technology, fuel consumption according to Audi combined is 6.9 litres per 100 kilometres, with savings of up to 0.7 litres per 100km, thanks to help from 48 Volt mild-hybrid technology. A $11,100 Premium plus package includes 22-inch five-spoke alloy wheels ($1000 more for 22-inch alloy wheels in five V-spoke design), adaptive air suspension, HD Matrix LED headlights, privacy glass, 17-speaker Bang & Olufsen 3-D sound system, four-zone air conditioning with rear touch control panel and the colour interior lighting package. An optional full leather package, with a suite of additional items in fine Nappa leather is also available for $8900. The Audi Q8 50 TDI has the comprehensive Audi service plan package, costing $2040 for three years or $2960 for five years.

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rear, lane change warning and rear cross-traffic assist. Add to this head-up display and 360-degree cameras, including kerb view for easy maneuvering.

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headlights with high beam assist and adaptive suspension with damper control. The tailgate was power operated and electrically adjustable/ foldable exterior mirrors were heated and had memory settings.

Interior At nearly five metres long, there is plenty of room in the cabin for folk in the five seats – no third row to take up a generous 600-plus litres of luggage space. With the rear seats folded this expands to a van-like 1755 litres. And despite its swoopy coupe looks, the roof makes room for the taller passenger. Electrically adjustable seats are clothed in Valcona leather and have 4-way lumbar support. Front seats are heated and ventilated the second-row bench seat with 40:20:40 split fold slides.

Infotainment This is what we have come to expect from Audi, the latest virtual cockpit with MMI Navigation Plus with easy-to-handle touch responses. Add Audi Connect Plus, smart phone interface, with

Apple CarPlay or Android Auto, and wireless charging. Entertainment is in tune with the latest technology: DAB+ digital radio and Audi 180-Watt sound system with 10 speakers, six-channel amplifier, which extends to two rear USB outlets

Engines / transmissions Powered by a 3.0-litre TDI V6 engine producing 210 kW of power and 600 Nm of torque, mated with an eight-speed tiptronic automatic transmission with quattro all-wheel drive technology, all helped by 48 Volt mild-hybrid technology.

Safety The five-star ANCAP rating is at 2019 levels. Safety is well taken care of by 39 driver assistance systems to provide active and passive safety protection for occupants. Included are Autonomous Emergency Braking, Adaptive drive assist (adaptive cruise control with stop & go, with traffic jam assist), lane departure warning, pre-sense front and

With a range of dial-up driving modes from ‘comfort’ to ‘dynamic’ the Q8 50 TDI can be tailored to the driver’s mood. The car carries the family trait of feeling heavy to drive – because it is hefty - and steering tries to compensate, leading to lack of feedback at times, while the lane keeping assist can chip in when it seriously is not wanted. Thankfully the latter can be turned off. Gear shifts in slow traffic were almost imperceptible but there was a slight hesitancy at times off the mark. Audi says the 48V mild hybrid system saves up to 0.7 litres per 100 kilometres with its ability to call on the idle stop / start system from 22 km/h as the vehicle comes to rest and switches the engine off under load or coasting to save fuel. The test vehicle recorded 9.2 litres per 100 kilometres in the city and suburbs, and 5.4 litres per 100 kilometres at motorway speeds. This is a big car but because of the presence of five seats and not seven, the space is given over to occupants and their gear. There’s plenty of storage, with bottle holders in all doors, a pair of cup holders between the front seats, plus two in a fold-down rear armrest. Centre-console storage includes a wireless phone charger. Air vents for the dual zone climate control extend to the back seating positions as do two USB points and a 12-volt power outlet.

Summary Whatever the vehicle there’s always room for a diesel driver or two. The Audi Q8 50 TDI quattro fits well into the oil-burner segment without forsaking the premium SUV luxuries. As for performance, it carries the coupe flag too.

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Expensive Ego looks to Rising Sun By Tim O’Connor It was expected to be a night of New South Wales-trained dominance in the Group 1 Australian Pacing Gold four-year-old finals at Tabcorp Park Melton, but it didn’t quite play out exactly as most anticipated. While Expensive Ego was a dominant winner of the $210,000 APG 4YO Entires and Geldings Final for Cobbitty trainer Belinda McCarthy, the Anna Woodmansey-prepared favourite Pelosi was well beaten in the mares’ division by fellow interstate raider Michelle Lee Mac. Expensive Ego’s triumph looked effortless, with the Chariots of Fire winner and Miracle Mile runner-up adding a fourth Group 1 to his resume. Driver Luke McCarthy let Jilliby Nitro shoot to the lead from his barrier seven draw, but quickly took up the front-runner’s position and never looked back. He raced clear with a last quarter of 27.7sec to defeat Pacifico Dream (Andy Gath) and Mach Dan (Emma Stewart) in a mile rate of 1:52:1min. “We weren’t there to break any records or anything, we just wanted to get the job done and he done that really well,” McCarthy said. “He’s a cool horse. He’s still a stallion – he’s a beautiful stallion – and just a pleasure to drive.” Saturday night’s victory took Expensive Ego’s record to 14 wins from 19 starts and more than $500,000 in prizemoney, with attention now turning to the Group 1 The Rising Sun. Connections were the first to accept an invitation to the newly-created $250,000 feature in Queensland, which will be held during July. “If he stays sound, he’s got a massive motor and hopefully there’s some good races in store for him,” McCarthy said. It was an emotional triumph for

Luke McCarthy drives Expensive Ego to 14 wins from 19 starts . (Stuart McCormick)

husband-and-wife training duo Dean and Kerry McDowell when outsider Michelle Lee Mac scored a decisive win in the APG 4YO Mares Final. Its Beaujolais speared across from the outside of the front row to leave Pelosi posted, which allowed Michelle Lee Mac’s driver Greg Sugars to find a lovely spot one out and two

back for much of the 1720m trip. With Pelosi under severe pressure approaching the turn, Sugars eased the daughter of Bettors Delight out and she sprinted clear to win by close to 7m on the line. John Yeomans trained both the second and third horses across the line, with Its Beaujolais and Its Ebonynivory filling the minor placings.

“Nothing more exciting than that – that was a real thrill,” Kerry McDowell, who is based in Wallacia, NSW, told Trots Vision after the race. “Greg just drove a sensational race. I’m very, very happy. “I lost my voice in screaming … I was screaming and jumping up and down. I think everyone heard me.”

SPORTS QUIZ 1. What AFL team played a home game with no crowd present in round six of the 2021 season? 2. Valued at US$5.5 billion, which NFL team is considered the most valuable franchise in all of world sport? 3. Aside from English, what is the other official language

4. What Australian tennis player beat Elina Svitolina on her birthday in the Porsche Grand Prix tournament? 5. What other league did the VFL amalgamate with for the 2021 season? 6. How many minutes did the longest point in a professional tennis match last for? 7. Famed author Sir Arthur Conan Doyle played in which position for the Portsmouth Association Football Club?

of the Olympic Games?

8. What is the upcoming tournament featuring Australian and New Zealand Super Rugby teams called? 9. Which Brisbane Broncos halfback has signed with the North Queensland Cowboys from the 2022 NRL season onwards? 10. Baron Pierre de Coubertin, founder of the modern Olympic Games, excelled in which sport?

11. Which Australian Super Rugby team has started the season with eight straight losses?

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12. Which South American country won the 2016 Futsal World Championship? 13. Which batsman was the leading run-scorer in the 2020/21 Sheffield Shield season? 14. What does the black flag indicate in motor racing? 15. Before 2024, when was the last time Paris hosted the Olympics? 16. Which Adelaide player leads the Coleman Medal after six rounds of the AFL season? 17. Which actor played the title role in 2001 movie, Ali? 18. In which year did the Australian women’s cricket team last taste defeat in an ODI match? 19. What is the largest stadium in the UK? 20. Which Australian city is F1 driver Daniel Ricciardo from? 21. Which former Australian Test cricketer ranks second in highest career batting averages with 61.87 runs?

22. Which Australian city was announced as host of the 2027 Netball World Cup? 23. Late champion Australian swimmer John Konrads won the gold medal for the 1500m freestyle at which Olympics? 24. The Australian Open men's singles trophy is named after which Tennis player? 25. Which halfback did rugby league legend Wally Lewis recently endorse as a perfect fit for the Brisbane Broncos? 26. At which stadium is this year's Super Rugby AU final being held?

27. Which UK para-sport governing body recently announced the creation of a Women’s Premier League? 28. North Melbourne players were tested for COVID-19 and will complete a period of home isolation after returning from playing which AFL team? 29. Tasmanian-born basketballer Adam Gibson currently plays for which NBL team? 30. Which racehorse was illegally substituted into a 1984 Brisbane race under the guise of an inferior horse named Fine Cotton?

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Fitting tribute to clubman Werribee Hockey Club paid tribute to club stalwart Allan Purcell, hosting the Allan Purcell Memorial Round at the weekend. Mr Purcell had been associated with the club for 38 years before his death last May. At the weekend, his family escorted the men’s Vic League 1 teams onto the pitch and a minute’s silence was held before the start of play. Star Weekly photographer Damjan Janveski was there.

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1/ Players hold a minute’s silence before the game. 2/ Allan’s daughter Brooke with her children Jack, 11, and Ella 14. 3/ Allan’s son Andrew and his two boys Reid, 9 and Lowen, 5. 4/ Werribee player Maxim Warby 5/ Werribee player Peter Roberts. 6/ A Werribee players finds an opening. 7/ Peter Roberts outruns his opponent. 8/ Benjamin Toogood reacts to the play. 9/ Ross Cowlishaw puts his body on the line. 10/ Werribee’s players fought hard. 11/ Bailey Willet beats the opposition to the ball. (Pictures: Damjan Janevski) 235938 26 NORTHERN STAR WEEKLY Tuesday, 4 May, 2021

SPORT Concurrent competitions a challenge for City Hume City has a lot of improvement still to come in the National Premier League (NPL). Coach Nick Hegarty said the team, currently sitting sixth on the ladder, has had an “okay start”. “We’ve basically been winning when we’re at home, but losing when we’re away,” he said. “It’s been a challenge in terms of coming back after a long period off.” The NPL season was halted last year as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and lockdowns. Hume had been five rounds into its season, undefeated, before it was shut down. Hegarty said the lockdowns and lack of training and games has negatively impacted the player performance. “Obviously when you have [so much time] off, people find new hobbies, things become more important than others,” Hegarty said.

“As a coach, you want to align people … you want to rejuvenate the team. “The team is a young, ambitious group … they have just got to put the hard work in.” Hegarty said as a “big believer in making your own luck”, he thinks the team will improve a lot throughout the course of the season. “We’ll find our way eventually,” he said. “We’ve had two wins back-to-back, for the first time in the season. “The objective now is to try and get three [consecutive wins].” Hume City is playing the FFA Cup concurrently with the regular NPL season. Last week, City celebrated two big wins, 6-0 against St Albans in the NPL, and 3-0 against Frankston Pines in the FFA Cup. Hegarty said balancing the two competitions is a difficult task.

“Being able to play midweek and weekends becomes a challenge,” he said. “Our goal is to play the big games at the end of [each] season. “We’re two games away from … the national stage [for the FFA Cup]. “Regardless of who we play, we do our best.” Hegarty said 17-year-old Kaan Elibol is one of the standout players. Elibol made history last week as the youngest ever scorer for the senior side at the club. “The whole day was great,” Hegarty said. “He only got 30 minutes on the field, so to get a goal was great. “With what he’s been doing in the juniors, he deserved [the record].” Hume City was set to face South Melbourne on Saturday after deadline. Michaela Meade

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By Michaela Meade Craigieburn’s AJ Magbegor represented Victoria at the first basketball championships of the year as part of the under-18 boys’ team. Magbegor, who regularly plays for Coburg, was one of nine Victorian National Performance (VNPP) athletes in the team, alongside Kristian Ferronato and Beau Tranter. Magbegor said the championships were a great learning experience. “To be able to represent my state in basketball and play the best players from around Australia was a really big highlight for me,” he said. “Having missed out in the previous year because of lockdown, it felt great being back on the court competing against top teams. “Seeing the large crowds was really enjoyable because it really gave me even more energy to go all out and leave everything on the court. “My teammates and coaches really made that week special to me, I learnt a lot from my experience there.” The 2020 Australian Junior Championships for under-18s were unable to go ahead due to the coronavirus pandemic. The 2021 championships were held in Wyndham in mid-April. Magbegor said he was “relieved” when he found out he had been chosen for the team following such a tough year. “When I was picked for the team … my body felt lighter,” Magbegor said. “There were a lot of players who tried out and could’ve been picked, so to have been recognised made me feel like all the hard work has really paid off.” Magbegor said he was disappointed the overall team result at the championships was not stronger. “I felt as if our team was capable of making it further than we did, so coming short really wasn’t the result I wanted,” he said. “For me though, it was a learning experience to know that things don’t always turn out the way you picture them. “Although we didn’t win the gold medal, it really showed me what I have to work on, I’m grateful for the experience.” Magbegor has been around successful basketball players for a long time, as the brother of Women’s National Basketball League (WNBL) star Ezi Magbegor and Eltham Wildcats Basketball Club’s Ovie Magbegor. Ezi has played for WNBL’s Melbourne Boomers since the 2018-19 season. She has an average point score of 15.4 per game. Ovie previously represented the University of West Georgia’s Wolves basketball team. As a freshman, he played in 25 games and averaged 3.4 points per game. “My family members said they were proud

AJ Magbegor represented Victoria at the Junior State Championships in Wyndham.

of me making the team and also proud of my efforts I put into the training and the championship as well. “Each of them made it feel special for me having made the state team.” Magbegor said in looking to the future, he has his sights set high.

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“I look to make the state team again next year and also the Australian team as well. “Long term, I want to make it to the NBA. “I will work very hard to make my dream become a reality. “It won’t be easy but I’ll keep at it.”

The Northern Knights girls’ team was labelled as “outstanding” as it headed into the finals of the NAB League Girls’ competition. Coach Leigh Clarke said the team performance has been “exactly what you ask of anyone”, from any sport. “They’ve improved every week,” Clarke said. “They’ve shown that our program is one for the girls to understand what their superpowers are. “The strength of the girls’ group is their relationships to each other. “That’s a key area we’re trying to keep up, and also share with the boys as well.” Clarke coaches the girls’ and boys’ sides for the Knights, and said the experience is great. “They’ve taught me more about football than I’ve taught them, and about growth,” Clarke said. “The girls … you get instant and direct feedback.” Clarke said while “we love them all”, there are some standout players from the girls’ side. “Maeve Chaplin continues to play above the standard,” he said. “We’ve had great consistency and output from [her]. “There’s hopefully VFL opportunities in the future there … we certainly want to keep her at the front of the window.” Other players to watch heading into finals, according to Clarke, are Teleah Smart, Tarrah Delgado, Rylie Wilcox, Ava Jordan, Brooke Plummer and Lulu Beatty. Clarke said the 2020 season not going ahead due to the pandemic did not stop the girls from returning to the game strong. “It’s a true credit to the players and their families, and their ability to adapt and evolve,” Clarke said. “They’ve never been fitter than when they presented back at the club [after lockdown]. “They’re clearly improving … and were really effective in how they used their time.” Clarke said the boys had a unique problem. “We had the opposite problem with the boys,” he said. “We had to slow them down initially. “They were ready to get out the frustration of six months of build up immediately.” Clarke said the boys are in round three of the season, and in a “pretty comfortable place”. The girls were set to face the Eastern Ranges on Saturday after deadline. 27 NORTHERN STAR WEEKLY Tuesday, 4 May, 2021

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