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Fraser Rise builder Daniel Tolli has set his sights on tackling one of his hardest ever challenges – conquering Mount Midoriyama. Mr Tolli is one of the hopefuls tackling the all-new Australian Ninja Warrior course when it returns to screens Sunday. While the challenge will pit Mr Tolli directly against other competitors, he also faces a race against time due to a hand condition called palmar fibromatosis which gradually causes fingers to become deformed. “I have always been involved in competitive sport, coming from an elite gymnastics background,” he said. “I feel Ninja Warrior has the ability to showcase my ability and test myself with my age and a physical disability I have.” Mr Tolli said he was drawn to take part in Australian Ninja Warrior as he wanted to show people that it’s possible to get the best out of yourself with hard work and a positive mindset. “The physical side to compete in this sport is very challenging … But I feel the mental side … is where it can make or break anyone. Ninja is very unpredictable – you can have a great day one day and if your mind is slightly off the next it’s very easy to fail.” Benjamin Millar

Staff sign off red-flagged By Benjamin Millar Melton council has defended a decision to add Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander flags and the rainbow LGBTIQ+ flag alongside the Australian flag to its template for staff email signatures. While some Melton residents have raised concerns with the changes, labelling them divisive, the council has argued they are commonly used at local government level in a bid to be more inclusive.

Resident Peter Kenda said the “directive” issued by chief executive Kelvin Tori for staff to update signatures to include the rainbow flag along with the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander flags was inappropriate and divisive. “No one should feel compelled to affirm any political, religious, ethnicity and social issues that do not relate to their job,” he said. Resident Christina Santalucia said the inclusion of the Australian flag should be sufficient as it “is meant to be the unifying symbol of cohesion for all of us”.

“It would be more appropriate and professional for the Melton council to focus on the tasks at hand such as minimising rates, building and infrastructure, rubbish collection, improving libraries, early learning and sports facilities, parks and roads rather than to engage in the culture wars of division.” Mr Tori said the inclusion of the flags is common among councils and demonstrates that the council is an inclusive workplace. “It’s common practice for local government to show support for LGBTIQ+ and Aboriginal

and Torres Strait Islander communities in a variety of ways,” he said. Mr Tori said the flags were included after an internal review prompted by inconsistency in email signatures across the organisation. “A revised guideline was developed and approved by the executive team,” he said. “As CEO, I advised staff of the implementation of the new corporate email signature. This was not a formal resolution of council.” Mr Tori said staff have since been advised that the use of the flags is discretionary.

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Queen’s award for veteran By Tara Murray

A sunset to sunrise cat curfew will be in force across Moorabool from July 1 in a bid to protect wildlife and improve pet safety. Moorabool councillors voted last December to introduce the curfew after the move was backed by a majority of people giving feedback via an online survey. Almost four in five respondents (78 per cent) were in favour of a cat curfew and 64 per cent of those were in favour of a 24-hour curfew, however the council has settled on the night-time period. Mayor Tom Sullivan said the council and the community shared the view that a curfew protected both cats and wildlife. “Keeping your cat inside will help your cat’s health and safety – resulting in less cat fights, less accidents with cars, picking up diseases or getting lost,” Cr Sullivan said. It will also protect wildlife, Cr Sullivan said, as cats instinctively hunt and kill. “We believe the curfew will result in better neighbourhood relations – less howling which should result in less dogs barking and less defecating in gardens.” For the first two months of the curfew, a registered cat wearing its tag found after curfew will be returned home and the owners will be issued with an official warning. Once the curfew is fully in force, a cat’s owner could be fined $165 if a cat is found at large outside between sunset and sunrise. The fine could rise as high as $495 for a second or subsequent offence.

Vietnam veteran Martin Lowe has been awarded a medal of the Order of Australia in this year’s Queen’s Birthday honours list. Mr Lowe, who is known as Steve, was recognised for his service to veterans. He served in the army for 26 years, including in Vietnam where he met his wife, Tuyet. Mr Lowe has since worked closely with the Vietnamese community, including co-founding the Vietnam Veterans Association of Australia – Victorian branch’s education team.

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continues to overwhelm me each time I think of it - Martin Lowe “When I was first advised of my nomination, I was shocked, but thought that this does not necessarily mean I’ll get it,” he said. “But when I received the confirmation email I was overwhelmed. Having to keep it a secret from my family was the hardest thing I have ever had to do. “To receive this honour continues to overwhelm me each time I think of it.” Mr Lowe was a co-designer and committee member of the Victorian State Vietnam War Memorial in Dandenong and committee member of the Vietnam War Memorial & Commemorative Garden in Sunshine. “All of what I do, with my Vietnamese community, I do because I feel that I was not able to be part of them winning their freedom in their own country,” he said. “I feel that whatever I can do to help

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Melton pair spark interstate scare By Benjamin Millar A Melton couple has sparked an interstate health scare after testing positive for COVID-19 following a road-trip from Victoria through country New South Wales to Queensland. Queensland Health reported two cases of COVID-19 last Wednesday in two Victorians who had driven from Victoria to Queensland to take up a new job. The couple left home early on June 1. The woman developed COVID-19 symptoms

on June 3, indicating they may have been infectious when they left their Melton home. Victorian contact tracers have been working to pinpoint the source of the infection, with investigations revealing one of the cases checked in near the Craigieburn Central shopping centre on May 23. There have been nine positive COVID-19 cases who have visited this shopping centre during the current outbreak. Following completion of the interview process by Queensland Health and NSW

Health, the Victorian Department of Health commenced case interviews with the pair while they remained in quarantine late on Thursday afternoon. Victoria recorded its first day of no locally acquired cases in more than a fortnight on Friday, raising hopes the state was on top of the outbreak that forced the snap lockdown. The total number of confirmed cases in Victoria since the beginning of the pandemic hit 20,655. No active cases remained in Melton or Moorabool as of Friday.

Victoria’s restrictions were eased from 11.59pm Thursday night following the two-week snap lockdown. In metropolitan Melbourne, face masks must still be worn indoors and outdoors, unless in a private home or unless an exception applies. The five reasons to leave home were scrapped and the existing 10-kilometre travel limit was increased to 25 kilometres. Outdoor gatherings were increased to 10 people, but visitors still aren’t allowed inside houses.

Organised crime sting A Thornhill Park man is one of the biggest scalps claimed in Australia’s largest ever sting on organised crime. Christian Taumoefolau, the Victorian Sergeant-at-Arms for the Comanchero bikie gang, was one of more than 200 people arrested and charged last Tuesday as thousands of police across the country raided properties as part of Operation Ironside. The three-year operation involved federal police and their FBI counterparts in the US covertly intercepting millions of messages from the encrypted phone app ‘AN0M’, which was allegedly being used by key underworld figures to co-ordinate major drug-related crime. Police raided Taumoefolau’s home along with properties spread across Taylors Lakes, Taylors Hill, Point Cook, Sunshine West, Sydenham, Footscray, Seabrook and dozens of other suburbs, seizing cash, drugs and weapons.

Taumoefolau was charged with trafficking a large commercial quantity of a drug of dependence. Authorities have also indicated the operation has brought them closer to a breakthrough in the hunt for the killers involved in the murder of Ikenasio Tuivasa in Ravenhall earlier this year. Police have so far seized 3.7 tonnes of drugs, 104 weapons, $45 million in cash and assets expected to run into the millions of dollars. Offenders linked to Australian-based Italian mafia, outlaw motorcycle gangs, Asian crime syndicate and Albanian organised crime are among those charged under Operation Ironside. Australian Federal Police commissioner Reece Kershaw said more than 9000 officers from law enforcement across 18 countries were involved in the sting. Benjamin Millar

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Jobs open at Ravenhall Online retail powerhouse Amazon’s plans to open a giant new warehouse in Ravenhall are gathering steam with applications now open for more than 200 jobs at the fulfilment centre. About 300 new jobs will be created at the new facility, due to more than double Amazon’s operational footprint in Victoria when it opens later this year. Roles advertised last week range from team leader positions to entry level jobs processing customer orders. Amazon Australia director of operations Craig Fuller said the company is proud to be creating hundreds of new employment opportunities for Melburnians at a time they are needed most. “There are opportunities for motivated, enthusiastic people from all backgrounds and we look forward to welcoming them to our Ravenhall team,” he said. The Ravenhall fulfilment centre will be 37,000 square metres in size, almost double the

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A 35-year-old man has been charged with a range of offences after allegedly being caught in a stolen Porsche in Brookfield last Saturday. Police allege the black Porsche SUV was spotted driving at dangerous speeds and in a dangerous manner around Arnolds Creek Boulevard and Robinia Court about 1.15pm June 5, narrowly avoiding a collision with other vehicles. Police attended and located the vehicle which continued to drive erratically. AirWing kept the vehicle under watch and a 35-year-old Essendon man was arrested and charged with theft of motor vehicle, conduct endangering serious injury, trafficking a drug of dependence and handling stolen goods. Police are appealing for any witnesses or anyone with dash cam footage of the incident to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

Recycling tips Are you confident that what you’re putting in your yellow-lidded recycling bin belongs there? A recent audit by Melton council has found items that don’t belong in recycling such as plastic bags, nappies and paper towel. Online chats with recycling experts are available at 10am and 7pm Wednesday, June 16. Bookings via www.eventbrite.com. Recyling tips via www.melton.vic.gov.au/recycleright FOR BREAKING NEWS, VISIT Web: starweekly.com.au Melton & Moorabool Star Weekly @starweeklynews @star_weekly

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By Benjamin Millar Melton’s petrol prices are coming under greater scrutiny with a local MP vowing to help take action to bring prices in line with neighbouring areas. Melton MP Steve McGhie said the area’s families are being unfairly hit with higher prices than people in neighbouring suburbs, often paying more than 20 cents per litre extra at the pump and spending at least $10 more every time they fill up.

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Mr McGhie said he has taken the issue up with the Consumer Affairs Minister Melissa Horne and will be contacting federal Gorton MP Brendan O’Connor to discuss this issue soon, as fuel prices are regulated by the federal government. “In the interim I strongly encourage residents to complain to the ACCC [Australian Competition and Consumer Commission]” he said. The ACCC’s latest petrol monitoring report showed that average petrol prices rose in the 2020 September quarter after a record low earlier in the year. Although the ACCC does not set fuel prices, it does monitor retail fuel prices on a daily basis. A spokesperson said it has the power to investigate where it sees issues of concern. “Where we find sufficient evidence we will take action to protect consumers against misleading and anti-competitive conduct by fuel retailers.” Mr McGhie’s promise to take action was widely welcomed on social media, where some residents said they had seen price differences of up to 50 cents per litre between Melton and Watergardens.

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Melton’s Andre Peters said the lack of independent competition makes it easier for the major fuel companies to keep prices inflated well above those in neighbouring suburbs. “Sadly there is no competition in Melton as there are no independents,” he said. “Generally we pay at least 20 cents a litre more at times in Melton.” A BP spokesman said petrol prices at the pump can be impacted by a number of different factors.

He said while there are currently about 1400 BP branded sites across Australia, about three quarters are owned by independent business partners who set their own retail pricing. “When it comes to retail fuel pricing, our aim is to be competitive and attract customers to our sites,” he said. “Generally speaking, the price at the pump is impacted by a number of different factors. In particular, international product prices and competition between service stations in a local

area. There are also other factors including exchange rates, taxes and local operating costs.” On Monday, unleaded 91 pump prices at Melton’s BP, Coles Express and 7/11 Mobil were all at 155.9 cents per litre, according to price comparison website Petrol Spy, with Woolworths Caltex at 168.9. Meanwhile Bacchus Marsh BP, Coles Express and 7/11 Mobil prices were 129.9 cents per litre – 26 cents less per litre – and independent outlets were just 119.9 cents per litre. 628174

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Melton’s petrol prices are coming under greater scrutiny with a local MP vowing to help take action to bring prices in line with neighbouring areas. Melton MP Steve McGhie said the area’s families are being unfairly hit with higher prices than people in neighbouring suburbs, often paying more than 20 cents per litre extra at the pump and spending at least $10 more every time they fill up. “I have had many constituents raise concerns regarding the prices of petrol in Melton being noticeably higher than in other areas,” Mr McGhie said. “I am deeply concerned that families in Melton are paying more than they should be.”

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More troops on streets By Goya Dmytryshchak Up to 160 extra Australian Defence Force members have been deployed to monitor COVID-19 quarantine, bringing the total number to 412. Members are drawn from across the state, including a contingent from RAAF Base Williams at Laverton.

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The move is part of Operation COVID-19 Assist to support the Department of Health with the Household Engagement Program. ADF members will visit close contacts and returned travellers to ensure they are aware of their status, and to provide information and support services while in isolation. Before deployment, members were mobilised rapidly from across the state and concentrated

at Simpson Barracks in Melbourne where they were trained, equipped and prepared for their tasks. The members are drawn from Victorian elements of all three services, including 108 members from army’s 4th Brigade. There are a further 252 ADF members already deployed in Victoria on Operation COVID-19 Assist, supporting the COVID Quarantine Victoria program.

Council COVID grants open Groups, clubs and organisations are being invited to apply for grants of up to $10,000 for projects that benefit the City of Melton. Melton council’s Community Grants Program supports activities that increase community participation and promote and develop local pride, or provide services and facilities that strengthen local health and wellbeing and promote community leadership. COVID-19 grants up to $5000 for groups providing emergency relief and support to meet immediate, basic needs of vulnerable community members impacted by COVID-19 are available in fortnightly rounds. Grants applications are due by June 30 for community project grants of up to $10,000 to support projects and initiatives that benefit the community, and entry-level grants of up to $2000 for groups with little experience of grants or community projects. Applications for responsive grants up to $2000 for projects that require fast response to meet emerging community needs and establishment grants of up to $1500 towards establishment costs for new community organisations, clubs and groups are due by July 31. Resident achievement contributions up to $750 to support individual residents to participate in sporting, community, cultural or arts events at a higher than normal level must also be applied for by July 31. Details: melton.vic.gov.au/ communitygrants

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Cloud over dream wedding By Benjamin Millar It is supposed to be one of the most exciting days of a couple’s lives, but for Tiffany Gearon and fiancé Mikeal Maher, their fast-approaching wedding has become a cause for great anxiety. Everything was sailing along smoothly as the Melton pair put the finishing touches on the ceremony and reception scheduled to take place in Victorian coastal holiday town Lorne on June 21 – then disaster struck. The snap COVID-19 lockdown that came into force on May 28 stretched out to a fortnight and it still remains unclear whether anybody from Melbourne will be permitted to travel to regional Victoria by June 21.

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A cloud also hangs over guest numbers – about 40 guests have been invited to the wedding, but the latest restrictions include a cap of only 10 people including the two people being married, two witnesses and a celebrant. Ms Gearon said the uncertainty has been extremely stressful, particularly now the day is drawing so close. “I actually don’t know what we will do,” she said. “Most of my guests are from Melbourne with a couple from a rural area as well, we are just trying to keep our fingers crossed that it will be OK.” The location and date have sentimental importance to the couple, as June 21 marks their 10-year-anniversary and Lorne is where they became engaged three years ago.

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“It was so random we were getting slightly back to normal and I was so excited for our wedding and counting down the days,” Ms Gearon said. “That day has a big meaning to us and Lorne does as well, so we are hoping we don’t have to

reschedule it. “This has just changed all of our feelings and moods about it, I’ve gone from being so excited about it to being too scared to do anything and it’s just a really tough situation, it’s a real struggle.”

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Cars prove easy targets Vehicle owners are being reminded to remove valuables from their cars following a number of thefts from vehicles in the Hillside, Caroline Springs and Fraser Rise areas in recent weeks. Police have reported an increase in the number of thefts from vehicles in the area, and on many occasions, the vehicles have been left unlocked and valuables left inside. On the Melton Eyewatch Facebook page recently Melton Police said they would be increasing patrols throughout the community to help try and curb the thefts. The post stated that vehicle owners can take steps to try and prevent thefts. “It is really important to always secure your vehicle and that is regardless of how long you will be away from it,” the Facebook post stated. “If your vehicle is in the garage, parked in your driveway or you simply need to run back into your home, please remove the keys and lock it at all times.” In 2020, theft from a motor vehicle was the second highest criminal offence reported in Melton, with 1002 offences. It was the highest criminal offence in Brimbank, with 2004 theft from a motor vehicle incidents reported. Victoria Police have created a residential crime prevention information kit to help residents keep their belongings safe. Details: https://bddy.me/2RjLJD0. Tara Murray

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Man jailed for manslaughter By Benjamin Millar A Pentland Hills man has been jailed for nine years over the manslaughter death of a Werribee man following an aborted drug deal. Damien Russell Janson, 32, must serve at least six years of his sentence after pleading guilty to manslaughter in relation to the death of 23-year-old Jake Smith on May 20 last year. The Supreme Court last month heard Janson was a front seat passenger in a ute when he grabbed the steering wheel and forced the vehicle to veer onto the wrong side of the

road, directly into the path of Smith, who was riding a motorbike coming from the opposite direction. The collision occurred about 10 minutes after an aborted drug transaction in Bacchus Marsh between Janson and a friend of Smith. Janson had met the friend about six months earlier when they were both in prison. He repeatedly contacted the man in the week leading up to the death asking for MDMA. The man eventually agreed and travelled with Smith and some other friends via car and motorbikes to Bacchus Marsh.

The group met Janson and another friend at the 7-Eleven service station on Main Street in Bacchus Marsh then drove to another location about one kilometre along Main Street. An argument broke out and Janson and the drug contact drew weapons. The contact drove off and Smith and another friend followed on their motorbikes. The two groups met up a few minutes later in Maddingley, driving in opposite directions. Janson grabbed the steering wheel and caused the ute to veer into Smith and his motorbike, throwing the victim about 20 metres into the

bush. Smith sustained extensive injuries from which he eventually died. Janson fled the scene but handed himself into police two days later. He was initially charged with murder, but following negotiations with the prosecution pleaded guilty to manslaughter by unlawful and dangerous act when the murder charge was dropped. Justice Elizabeth Hollingworth said she accepted Janson’s judgment may have been clouded by lack of sleep and ‘ice’ use over previous days, but those are not mitigating factors.

New direction for arts Feedback is being sought on the first ever Moorabool Shire Arts and Culture Strategy, with people invited to help shape the area’s reputation as a creative hub. The council is seeking to develop the strategy to identify programs, infrastructure and other initiatives that will support arts and cultural development within the shire and positively contribute to the health and wellbeing of residents. The draft states that the strategy has been developed to guide how the council and the community can work together to develop a flourishing creative scene across the area. “This is a transformative undertaking. Building our creative communities will strengthen the shire and create a link between Melbourne and the wider western region,” it states. Moorabool mayor Tom Sullivan said the natural beauty surrounding the area is one

of the reasons it is home to such a strong community of artists, writers, musicians and performers. “Council’s Arts and Culture Strategy is about harnessing these creative talents and our natural assets to transform our shire,” he said. “This is the first time we’ve had a strategy like this. The path laid out here will open up new opportunities for us to maintain and build on our unique identities.” Cr Sullivan said collaboration is at the heart of this approach, with the council aiming to create an environment that allowed the artistic communities to thrive. The draft strategy is available for public feedback until June 28. All feedback will be reviewed and inform the final strategy, which will be presented to council for endorsement on August 4. Details: haveyoursay.moorabool.vic.gov.au/ arts-culture

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Contractor referred to police By Benjamin Millar Melton council is calling on police and the financial watchdog to investigate an IT consultant who allegedly swindled $1 million from the council by funneling lucrative contracts into his own companies. A damning Victorian Ombudsman’s report tabled last week found the man, dubbed ‘Mr M’, had taken advantage of lax oversight during his two-year tenure at the council in a “childlike sham”. Melton council chief executive Kelvin Tori labelled the misappropriation of ratepayer

money as “appalling” and said the council has now overhauled its contracting and oversight processes. Mr M was contracted from May 2017 and until November 2019 in a role that included procuring IT work from outside companies, but he used the arrangement to mock up fake quotes to make those from another one of his companies appear good value. Ombudsman Deborah Glass said Mr M even sent responses for quotes to himself under the guise of fake identities. “The charade … was maintained to the end – when the company thanked him for working

with them and asked for a reference,” she said. “It is staggering that proper checks and balances were not followed.” Mr Tori said the council has since introduced stricter contractor recruitment and oversight processes to help avoid such breaches. “Contractors must go through a mandatory induction process, suppliers are engaged under a panel, and we have additional resources to ensure there is more oversight of tender processes,” he said. “Data analytics reporting has also been implemented to help identify any anomalies in purchasing and procurement practices, and a

more comprehensive procurement training is being rolled out to educate staff on procurement and probity matters.” Of the $1.6 million contract, the council can account for $600,000 in equipment and software provided by software suppliers. “The amount in question is $1 million in professional software development services,” Mr Tori said. “We’re following all avenues available to recover any monies paid for works not delivered.” The council is referring the matter to Victoria Police and the Australian Securities and Investments Commission.

Serving up kindness Isolated residents struggling to make ends meet were helped through the latest lockdown by Melton’s Earth Village café. The not-for-profit enterprise has been offering free hot meals, take-home bread and a friendly face for people feeling the pinch as Victoria grappled with its fourth COVID-19 lockdown. Running for 12 years, the café and attached op shop have been serving as a welcome haven for members of the community. Chief executive Annie-Maree Jansz said the café used to offer free sit-down social meals for up to 80 people a few times per week, but the coronavirus pandemic has forced a rethink of their model. “Last year we moved to a takeaway model, so all those people used to coming in were able to get that food from a nutritional perspective,” she said.

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“Now we are doing hot takeaway meals five days of the week, we’ve just added Saturday so there’s now a food relief service available on the weekend.” The latest lockdown has been unsettling for people, according to Ms Jansz, with some visitors to the café even breaking down in tears. “This lockdown is short but unsettling, it just brings a bit more turmoil back,” she said. Ms Jansz said new volunteers are always welcome, but people can also help out with donations of money or practical items. “Even just word of mouth, letting people know that we are here,” she said. Details: www.ccwm.org.au Benjamin Millar Volunteers Stavi Gouros and Sally Aitken and customer Manuela Agius. (Damjan Janevski) 240322

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Top left: Australian guard Patrick Mills speaking after a game. Top right: Australian basketballer Dante Exum. Far left: Shooting footage at Saint Mary’s, a popular destination for Australian basketball talent. Left: Former Philadephia 76ers coach Brett Brown during an interview for Imported. (Pictures: Chris Appleby)

Rise of the Aussie playmaker From a production company in Kyneton, a new documentary that traces the legacy of American influence on Australian men’s basketball is set to be released later this year, writes Oliver Lees.

roducer Chris Appleby said it was a single game that convinced him of the need to create this project, entitled Imported. “It all came to a head when team USA came to Australia for those exhibition games at Marvel Stadium,” Appleby said. “After we beat them in the second game, I suddenly thought to myself, how did we get to this point where we can beat them at their own game?” Appleby sat in the crowd as one of more than 52,000 people packed into Marvel Stadium to watch Boomers guard Patty Mills lead the team to a historic four point victory. That day, August 29, 2019, was the first time the Boomers had beaten the United States, a history of more than 50 years of defeat. With a lifetime involved in basketball, Appleby has been able to draw on a long list of contacts to bring his idea to life. Appleby had his own brief professional basketball career in the late 1980s, developing his skills at the Australian Institute of Sport before playing two seasons for the now defunct NBL side the Canberra Cannons. He then went on to build a career in sports journalism, working for basketball magazines Australian Basketball and ONE on ONE, before landing a job at the Herald Sun in the ’90s. He also worked in the US, covering the NBA for the New York Post and producing content for the Miami Heat pregame show. Appleby said the ’80s and ’90s were the crucial periods that built the foundation of Australian basketball, and is therefore the focus of the documentary.

Chris Appleby (right) with cameraman Wayne McPherson. (Chris Appleby)

“The ’80s was a rocking time for the NBL, the Americans started to come over and were real show-stoppers.” he said. “But it was the 1990s when the game really took off. I think about when the Boomers played the USA in a warm-up match before the 1996 Olympics. That ’96 team was on the cusp of greatness. “Shane Heal was on fire, I don’t think the Americans realised he had such deep range. “He and Charles Barkely came together at one point, and Shane didn’t take too kindly to the treatment. “It sent a message, that you might beat us, but we’ll go down swinging.”

Since Luc Longley became the first Australian player to be drafted to the NBA in 1991, 24 others have followed in his footsteps. That includes seven Australian players in the current NBA season, a record number for Australian representation. Appleby has interviewed many of Australia’s pioneering players and coaches for the documentary, including Heal, Longley, Andrew Gaze, Dave Simmons, Leonard Copeland and Andrew Bogut. Appleby said the project shines a light on the stories that show how Australian basketball has developed. “One that stood out to me was Brett Brown coaching Simmons in the NBL and then years later coaching his son, Ben, at the 76ers,” he said. “I mean, really you can’t write this stuff.” “To see a coach and a family connected across the NBL and the NBA is a perfect example of what this project is about. “It’s really going to be a great document on what influence Americans have had on our players and coaches.” The documentary will also look at how Australia has emerged as a destination for US basketball talent. While travelling across the US in 2019 to film parts of the project, Appleby visited former Melbourne Tiger Daryl McDonald’s childhood home in New York. McDonald, or D-Mac, was born in Harlem in New York City and made a reputation for himself playing on public courts. After playing college basketball with the aim

of reaching the NBA, D-Mac was recruited by Brown to play for the North Melbourne Giants in 1994. McDonald went on to build a career in the NBL that spanned 14 years as a player and continues today as an assistant coach. “Daryl McDonald is the most unique American talent to ever play here, and it just goes to show the incredible pathway Australia has become for Americans,” Appleby said. “Playing in Australia saved his life, he grew up in a very tough area and it could have gone either way for him. His brother said he wasn’t allowed to play on the court on the next block because there was so much violence. “Now he’s brought his entire family [to Australia] and has been here almost 30 years.” Appleby said the legacy of the ’80s and ’90s has helped create a team that could challenge for a medal at the Olympics later this year. “We should do really well, hopefully all our NBA talent will play,” he said. “Australians are just getting bigger and better.” With 90 per cent of production completed on Imported, Appleby has launched a crowdfunding campaign to get the project over the line. Like many industries, Appleby’s Appstarmedia company has had its production capabilities hamstrung by COVID-19. Appleby said if he can achieve his fundraising goal, he’ll look to premiere the two-part series in September. Details: https://www.pozible.com/profile/ imported-basketball-docu-series 13 MELTON & MOORABOOL STAR WEEKLY Tuesday, 15 June, 2021

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1/ One-year-old Neeom Prajapati enjoys playing indoors. (Supplied) 2/ Finn gets into the swing of things at Brimbank Park. 3/ Lachlan and Richard at Brimbank Park. 4/ Grandad Steve, Maddix, grandma Maryanne and Murphie at Centreway Keilor East. 5/ John, Robert, Graham and John at Keilor East. 6/ Danielle, Joe, Molly and Joel enjoy some family time at Brimbank Park. 7/ Elise and Liana at Keilor East. 8/ James and Charlotte at Brimbank Park. 9/ Debbie and Archie at Brimbank Park. 10/ Ann, Lucy, Sarah and Rachel at Centreway, Keilor East. 11/ Arhan Prajapati, 5, dresses up as a superhero. (Supplied) 12/ Erin and Patrick, Renee and Olyssa, Nadia and Oscar at Brimbank Park. (Joe Mastroianni) 240605; 240606 14 MELTON & MOORABOOL STAR WEEKLY Tuesday, 15 June, 2021

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Is English your second language and wishing to improve your conversation skills? The Altona Conservation Class can help. The group meets Mondays during the school term, 1-3pm. Sessions are free ■ Joe, 0431 915 970, or Jill, 0439 994 705

My Social Club An 18+ not-for-profit disability recreation, sports and social sub-branch of “Rainbow Club Point Cook Inc”. Meets every third Friday at local venues for meals and social interaction. Members plan their own adventures. Membership fee is NDIS funded. ■ www.mysocialclub.org.au, email: social@ rainbowclub.org.au or call 0414 384 557 during business hours

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

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Melton South Knit & Natter

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/

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

Conservation volunteers

Senior citizens club Senior citizens are welcome to visit the Sunbury Senior Citizens’ Club on Mondays, from noon-3pm at 8 O’Shannassy Street. Play indoor games and have your health checked by the council. If you’re over 55 years of age and would like to meet new people, come along. ■ Don, 9744 3507

School holiday program Unleash your inner scientist these school holidays at St Aloysius College, STEMies program. Open to boys and girls from grades 4-6. June 28 and 29. ■ www.aloysius.vic.edu.au

Rotary club Stage show

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

The magic of Roald Dahl will be brought to life on stage with the St Aloysius College performance of Matilda Jr. Performances on July 22, 23 and 24 at St Aloysius College Hall, 31 Curran Street, North Melbourne. Tickets on sale now.

Singing group Dutch language classes Victorian School of Languages has opened enrolment for Dutch language classes for children prep-10 in Altona North. With enough interest, classes will start from term 3. ■ www.vsl.vic.edu.au

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

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Get money smart Star Weekly photographer Damjan Janevski was intrigued by performer Sermsah Bin Saad who is part of Kyneton local theatre production.

Sewing group The Sunbury Neighborhood House Social Sewing Group meets 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.

guest speaker at each meeting, which starts at 7.30pm at the Sunbury Football Club. ■ Cheryl, 9744 1663

Women’s choir Deer Park probus 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

The Willin Wimmin choir meets Wednesdays during school terms at Church of Christ hall, corner John Street 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

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Diabetes support

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

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

Friendship Group 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

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

Garden club

Free computer workshops

The Sunbury Garden Club meets on the first Tuesday of every month. There is a

Williamstown Community and Education Centre is running free computer workshops

on internet safety (July 14), using email (August 4), how to use Zoom (September 7), internet banking (October 6) and setting up a MyGov account (November 7). Workshops are at Joan Kirner House, 14 Thompson Street, Williamstown. ■ Renee, 9397 6168

AL-ANON meets

Learn how to manage your money and stay out of debt. Hobsons Bay residents aged between 16 and 25 years are being invited to complete a Get Money Smart workshop. All participants will receive a Bendigo Bank savings account with a $100 balance. The free program is delivered by WynBay LLEN, Laverton Community Integrated Services and partially sponsored by Bendigo Bank. The first workshop is at Laverton Community Hub from July 14-August 11 on Wednesdays from 4-6pm. Register: ■ www.wynbayllen.org.au/getmoney-smart-laverton-1

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

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The 2008 Nissan Dualis, 2012 Nissan Dualis +2, and 2017 Nissan Qashqai. (Pictures: Supplied)

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In the circus that is modern car design, the BMW 4 Series Coupe could well be cast as the clown, complete with a ‘red nose’ and big boots. The maker says it has conceived the new Coupe to stand on its own two feet away from its 4 Series cousins. And to say the BMW M440i xDrive does is an understatement, with a flashy front end that refuses to be ignored. And this is not only reflected in its controversial appearance. In dimensions, too, the new model shifts further away from the model it replaces – length to 4770 mm, wheelbase 2851 mm, width 1852 mm and height 1393 mm. The M440i is the halo car of the range, with the 420i Coupe opening the account at $70,900, plus on-road costs, followed by the 430i Coupe, $88,900 and the M440i xDrive, $116,900, the test car, taking top spot. The specialist BMW M tag is taken up by a standard Sports package incorporating extra-large air intakes at the front and highly contoured apron up the back, while Cerium Grey accents further set the BMW M440i xDrive apart. Underneath is an M Sport suspension, 19-inch M light alloy wheels, knee pads on the side of the centre console and other interior elements specially designed for the car. An M Carbon exterior package can also be optioned.

MODEL RANGE BMW 420i Coupe $70,900 BMW 430i Coupe $88,900 BMW M440i xDrive $116,900

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The latest BMW 4 Series Coupe announces itself with an out-there front end. (Pictures: Supplied)

Interior Standard sport seats and high-set centre console envelop driver and front passenger. A newly designed M leather steering wheel, instrument panel and door trim co-ordinate to present a prestige feeling. Rear seats with integral head restraints are specific to each model are designed to accommodate two occupants.

Infotainment Styling At first glance, the BMW M440i xDrive front is to automotive design what the bull-nose roof is to architecture. There’s a pugilist’s flattened schnoz with wide nostrils to sniff up masses of cooling air with the shutters open at full fire. The vertical ‘kidneys’ in the centre hark back to the company’s past, with such legends as the BMW 328 and 3.0 CSi with modern touches. The slim LED headlights, with high beam assist, take up the front of the wheel arches. Behind the bonnet, the car reverts to the sharper sleek lines we expect of a wind-cheating coupe, with curved surfaces, short overhangs, slim pillars long doors and frameless windows. A sleek roofline, and muscular shoulders accentuate a powerful stance and darkened LED rear lights with constantly lit light bars sign off the sporty character of the flagship 4 Series coupe. 20 MELTON & MOORABOOL STAR WEEKLY Tuesday, 15 June, 2021

A built-in SIM card with 4G connectivity and BMW Connected Package Professional hook into digital services, including the maker’s TeleService, and Intelligent Emergency Call, real time traffic info with hazard warning, Remote and Concierge services. A fully digital instrument display has enough space to take in a section of the navigation map, driver assistance info, or 3-D view of the surrounding area. A standard head-up windscreen display backs this up with important driver information. Apple CarPlay or Android Auto is on hand, while vehicle software updates are remote over ‘the air’.

Engines / transmissions Two four-cylinder engines, putting out 135 kW / 300 Nm and 190 kW / 400 Nm, respectively, power the 420i and 430i. The M440i xDrive use

of a six-cylinder motor upping the output to 285 kW / 500 Nm. All three powerplants are mated with a slick-shifting eight-speed Steptronic Sport automatic transmission, with steering wheel-mounted shift paddles.

Safety The BMW M440i xDrive has a full suite of the latest active and passive safety features, including Parking Assistant Plus with surround, top and side view. It also boasts a wide range of driver assistance aids mentioned elsewhere in this report.

Driving Two doors and four seats; there’s the first hurdle. The contoured front seats and low roof conspire to cut the door frame to a vertically challenging opening, while the seat backs fold only so far, making the entrance and exit of passengers far from elegant. When settled in, things improve out of sight for all four occupants. The driver is faced with a pretty standard selection of sports car ‘stuff’, which is no hardship. Instruments and control display is extensive and easy to work with, while the start / stop button has been shifted to the control panel of the centre console. The 4 Series Coupe does offer an optional remote engine start feature.

The front seat passenger can take advantage of a large storage space and extra cup holder, and the pair in back, limited head room apart, enjoy ample comfort, topped off by an acoustic glass windscreen, for the longer journey. The tighter roof lines have also cut the boot capacity by 5 litres to 440L. The twin turbo ‘six’ and eight-speed auto tranny punch the BMW 440i xDrive from rest to 100 kilometres per hour in a sharp 4.5 seconds. But that’s only half the story, for the sports coupe is the epitome of well-bred driving manners and fuel economy. For example, the test vehicle clocked fuel consumption of 10.1 litres per 100 kilometres in the urban environment and just 6.4 litres per 100 when let free on the open road. The standard M Sort suspension incorporates specially tuned dampers, while buyers can opt for the Adaptive M suspension with electrically controlled dampers. While the brakes are sharp, they don’t grab me. However, I suppose pulling up a 1.8 tonne flier calls for high-end operation. In stop-start city stuff they can be a little challenging for lovers of a smooth ride. Standard LED headlamps on the crack Coupe throw a new light on night-time driving. The BMW Laserlight system features adaptive cornering and variable illumination that increases high-beam range to more than 500 metres and follows the course of the road at speeds above 60 km/h.

Summary If you can draw the curtains on the opening scene, the M440i xDrive frontal design; or maybe this unconventional ‘overture’ is music to your ears, the rest of the car is straight out of the classical sports coupe repertoire, bum notes – getting in and out, for example – and all.

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Double the delight at Melton By Michael Howard A peach of a Chris Alford drive and an eye-catching trotting return both brought delight at Tabcorp Park Melton on Saturday night. Max Delight and Keayang Livana claimed the pacing and trotting headliners with vastly different modes of attack, beginning with Alford’s mid-race last to first move that captured the TAB Italian Cup for trainer David Aiken. Alford tapped into Max Delight’s elite speed mid-race to overcome a tricky situation, with Jason Lee extracting key threat Code Bailey from gate eight to the breeze while Alford was still dealing with second row traffic. “Code Bailey got off the fence … and he settled in front of me, which was not ideal. He got around pretty comfortably,” Alford told Trots Vision post-race. “If I sat back last they were going to go a second quarter real slow and I wouldn’t have been able to get into it.” And so instead Alford chanced his arm, launching from the tail of the field with a tick over 1200 metres to run to urge Max Delight not only past Code Bailey in the breeze but leader Boncel Benjamin. “I had confidence in the horse,” Alford said. “David [Aiken] was happy with him, so I bit the bullet and thought I’ve got to go quick enough that if Jason sees me coming he can’t kick up and thankfully it worked. You’ve got to have the horse to be able to do things like that and I had that tonight.” The 17th career win has Max Delight zeroing in on the half-a-million-dollar mark for owner Michael Maxfield and Alford said the five-year-old out of Bettors Delight by Lady Euthenia, a winner of $461,285, could chase Grand Circuit dreams.

“I think he would be good enough to keep up with them, whether he could win or not is another thing,” Alford said. More clashes with Code Bailey are likely and reinsman Jason Lee was satisfied with the performance of his own Grand Circuit-level pacer, who boxed on admirably to finish fourth, just 4.6 metres shy of the winner and behind Boncel Benjamin and Malcolms Rhythm. “Happy with him,” Lee told Trots Vision. “I probably need to just get him sharp again. “He did have a real crack when I pulled the blinds on the corner, and so he was having a real good blow afterwards. Just got to hope he keeps improving, which I think he will.” Another horse who had a good crack on Saturday night for Lee was Keayang Livana, who claimed the Hygain La Coocaracha Trotters Free For All and gave Lee and trainer/ mum Marg a double after Highway To Hell claimed the first. Keayang Livana completed her picket fence with a fifth consecutive win, albeit with an almost six-month spell since she won her four-year-old Vicbred Super Series final on New Year’s Eve. While on that occasion she lead and romped in, on Saturday she lay in wait and, despite being first-up, hit the line strongly to sweep to a 3.6-metre win ahead of leader Peregrine Phoenix. “First up definitely had a few little concerns, full credit to Marg and all the team at home,” Lee said. “She’s had a couple of little niggles and we’ve just taken our time getting her to the races after a couple of trials and it’s good to see it’s paid off.” By Imperial Count out of Poignant, Keayang Livana jumped into the top 10 earners of Australian Premier Trotting Sale graduates

Chris Alford tapped into Max Delight’s speed to overcome a tricky situation. (Stuart McCormick)

with Saturday night’s win, which boosted her career earnings to $144,610. No member of the top 25 has had less starts, showing the quality of her performances but also her battles with injury. “She didn’t race as a young horse because she had a few issues, probably her biggest concern is just keeping her in one piece,” Lee said. “At

the moment she’s good, but you just never know with some of these ones, they’re week to week or day to day prospects. “We will just try and poke her around and keep her healthy and happy and hopefully when the big races come around she’s in tip-top order and hopefully very competitive. She’s got no reason not to be.”

SPORTS QUIZ 1. Which Brazilian Indycar driver recently won his fourth Indy 500 as a 46-year-old?

8. Which Ferrari driver took pole position at the Monaco GP but then failed to start the race?

2. Which is the only horse to win four consecutive Ascot Gold Cups?

9. In which year did Nathan Buckley, Adam Goodes and Mark Ricciuto all poll the most votes in the Brownlow medal count?

3. Where was the first game of State of Origin originally meant to be played before changing venues? 4. Which current New Zealand cricketer has a bowling average of 13.27 after six Test matches? 5. Which Australian aerial skier won gold at the 2002 Winter Olympics? 6. Colombian Egan Bernal recently won which prestigious cycling event? 7. Which 2011 biographical sports film did Brad Pitt and Jonah Hill star in?

10. Which Australian fast bowler famously took 16 wickets on debut at Lord’s in 1972? 11. Who will take over as Collingwood coach for the rest of 2021 following Nathan Buckley’s resignation? 12. Which Red Bull driver, in his first season with the team, recently won the Azerbaijan Grand Prix? 13. Which New Zealand batsman scored 200 on debut in the first test against England at Lord’s?

14. Which Aussie golfer, a former world number one, will miss the US Open after 34 straight major tournament appearances?

Naomi Osaka

15. Which 2017 biographical sports film, about a world-class mogul skier, was directed by Aaron Sorkin? 16. Who is the captain of this year’s Queensland state of origin team? 17. Bramall Lane is a famous stadium located in which English city?

22. Which Grand Slam tennis tournament did Roger Federer and Naomi Osaka recently withdraw from?

18. Current F1 drivers Fernando Alonso and Kimi Raikkonen both debuted in which year?

23. What year did the AFL Grand Final between Collingwood and St Kilda end in a draw?

19. Which Aussie bowler took 40 wickets in the famous 2005 Ashes series? 20. Bing Dwen Dwen and Shuey Rhon Rhon are the mascots for which major upcoming sports event? 21. Which Australian city hosted Game One of the 2021 State of Origin series?

24. Sally Fitzgibbons recently won a gold medal at the World Surfing Games held in which Central American country? 25. How many of Floyd Mayweather Jr.’s fifty professional boxing matches did he win? 26. Kelly Ryan was recently appointed CEO of which sporting organisation?

27. Which former Socceroos coach is reportedly in the running to become the next manager of Scottish football giant Celtic FC? 28. Former Carlton and Brisbane Lions footballer Tayla Harris was recently traded to which AFLW team? 29. Prior to his recent selection, what year did Karmichael Hunt last play a game for the Brisbane Broncos? 30. Which national cricket team did fast bowler Ollie Robinson most recently represent?

Egan Bernal 1. Helio Castroneves 2. Yeats 3. MCG 4. Kyle Jamieson 5. Alisa Camplin 6. Giro d’Italia 7. Moneyball 8. Charles Leclerc 9. 2003 10. Bob Massie 11. Robert Harvey 12. Sergio Perez 13. Devon Conway 14. Jason Day 15. Molly’s Game 16. Daly Cherry-Evans 17. Sheffield 18. 2001 19. Shane Warne 20. 2022 Winter Olympics 21. Townsville 22. French Open 23. 2010 24. El Salvador 25. Fifty 26. Netball Australia 27. Ange Postecoglou 28. Melbourne 29. 2009 30. England

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SPORT Football, netball teams raring to get back in the action Ballarat Football Netball League games are set to resume this weekend after two rounds were abandoned during the snap COVID-19 lockdown. The state government last week eased restriction across both regional Victoria and metro Melbourne, paving the way for round nine matches to proceed. Melton will clash with Lake Wendouree at Wendouree Reserve, Darley take on Redan at City Oval, Bacchus Marsh travel to Sunbury for a fixture at Clarke Oval while Melton South host East Point at Melton Recreation Reserve. All matches are due to kick off at 2.15pm. With the league in the unique position of having senior clubs in both metro and regional areas, conflicting restrictions have

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complicated the path to a resumption of play. A league spokesperson said the latest easing of restrictions provides some clarity and direction for football and netball players across the region to return to competition. “Planning is under way for the resumption of play from Saturday, June 19, given the possibility of metro clubs being able to return

to settings that are consistent with regional Victoria,” the spokesperson said. “The make-up of the home and away fixture and dates for finals are being considered by the board of the BFNL, through consultation with senior clubs and an announcement expected in coming days.” Round seven and eight matches scheduled were abandoned and play was also ruled out for the Queen’s Birthday long weekend. No points or percentage will be awarded to any team for the abandoned rounds and points previously allocated for a bye are being removed. Missed matches are unlikely to be rescheduled. The final details of the resumption of the senior competitions will depend on further

Pavilion fast-tracked By Benjamin Millar A new multi-purpose community sport pavilion at Melton Recreation Reserve will be fast-tracked for completion following state government support to secure a $3.3 million loan to Melton council. The pavilion redevelopment, due to be completed by the end of next year, will cater for football, cricket and netball use. The project will be funded through the 2020-21 Community Sports Infrastructure Loans Scheme, which provides low-interest, government-guaranteed loans of between $500,000 and $10 million to councils, clubs, associations, educational institutions and facility managers to develop high-quality community sport and active recreation infrastructure. The state government also makes interest subsidy payments that effectively halve the interest paid by borrowers.

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Rudan calls it a day at United Western United FC is on the hunt for a new A-League new coach after parting ways with inaugural coach Mark Rudan. United announced last week that the club and Rudan had mutually agreed to part ways after two seasons. Western United chairman Jason Sourasis thanked Rudan for his leadership and dedication over the past two years. He said that the two parties had decided that a change of direction was needed and the club would reset its on-field objectives in order to meet longer term ambitions. “Mark departs Western United with our utmost respect for all his hard work and contribution in establishing the foundation of the club’s elite football program,” he said. “Also, as a start-up professional sporting club, we are greatly appreciative of Mark’s efforts in helping build the Western United brand and spreading the green and black message in the community.” After making finals in their debut season, United struggled this season, finishing 10th. Rudan said his time at United had been a rewarding experience both personally and professionally. “I would like to thank Western United FC for the opportunity to lead this young club over the past two years,” he said. “I’m thankful for some amazing relationships I have made since coming to Melbourne and coaching at this great club. “I am really proud of what this group has achieved over only two seasons despite all the challenges COVID has thrown up. “This sport is special and it wouldn’t be anything without our fans. I truly believe in the vision of Western United which will redefine the football landscape when it builds its stadium in Melbourne’s west. The Green & Black supporters are going on an amazing journey with this club.” Assistant coach John Anastasiadis will oversee the team while the club conducts a comprehensive search for a new head coach.

This is a project council was eager to deliver

The new building at Melton Recreation Reserve will replace the existing pavilion and will include female-friendly change rooms, umpires rooms, community social space, meeting room, kitchen and kiosk. The pavilion will be located along the northern wing of the oval in a more centralised location to provide optimal viewing of the sportsground. Melton mayor Kathy Majdlik said the low-cost loan had enabled council to bring the much-needed upgrade forward in its capital works program. “This is a project council was eager to deliver and to be able to fast track it with this generous support from the state government is a fantastic outcome,” Cr Majdlik said. “It not only means that we can complete this facility sooner and minimise costs, it also means we can support jobs and the local economy with another key development project.” Cr Majdlik said the new pavilion has been designed to meet the needs of current and future user groups, with a particular focus on creating a welcoming facility for everyone. “Facilities like this make a major difference in providing opportunities for more women and juniors to play sport, and for clubs and community groups to continue to grow.” Works on the Melton Recreation Reserve pavilion redevelopment are expected to begin late this year and be complete by late 2022.

advice from government, health authorities and AFL Victoria. Junior football and netball was able to resume last weekend after round seven was abandoned. Round five of BFLW Youth, abandoned on May 30, has been rescheduled for July 25 when the full bye was due to be held. Protocols have been introduced for clubs and members to abide with in line with health advice to allow competition to recommence. These include only one parent being permitted per child playing football or netball and players being advised to arrive at the venue ready to play and leave at the completion of their game.

Tara Murray A new multi-purpose community sport pavilion will be built at Melton Recreation Reserve. (Pictures: Supplied)

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