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Hot drinks arrive with a bonus warm feeling at a new coffee van serving the Melton community.

Kombi With a Cause is donating 10 per cent of all profit to local charities and causes, putting money back into the community to help those needing a hand.

Lifelong local Alicia Goodes, who runs the van with her husband Stewart Condie, said the idea is borrowed from a friend who started a van in Ballarat.

“She has MS and just wanted a way of giving back to people who supported her,” she said. “It’s a way to pay it forward.”

The West Melton couple have both been working as teachers, but are looking to turn Kombi With a Cause into a full-time operation.

Ms Goodes said sporting and community groups and schools can book the van for events and receive 10 per cent of profit raised.

Kombi With a Cause also supports a rolling selection of causes and charities, particularly those with a local focus.

“We let people know what charity we are supporting that month and people have often been very generous in donating more to support that cause.” Ms Goodes said.

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Rockbank’s hot property

By Benjamin Millar The Melton corridor building boom remains red hot despite Australia’s annual population growth falling to its slowest rate in more than a century.

Data released last week by Australia’s peak residential development industry association reveals more than $500 million in residential building approvals in the Rockbank and Mount Cottrell areas in 2019-20 – a 29.1 per cent population growth rate and the highest value in the state.

The HIA Population & Residential Building Hotspots Report listed the Mickleham and Yuroke area north of Melbourne Airport as Australia’s number one building hotspot with a population growth rate of 32.8 per cent and $412 million in building approvals HIA economist Angela Lillicrap said both areas have been a regular in the national top 20 building hotspots list over the past couple of years.

“A record year for detached house building is under way with over 146,000 detached starts expected in the 12 months to September

2021,” she said. “Australia’s population growth has been constrained due to closed borders.

COVID-19 has also seen consumer preferences shift away from inner-city apartment-style living to detached housing in regional areas.”

The report is aimed at finding employment growth areas targeted towards builders and tradies and identifies hotspots in all states and territories.

It provides a ranking of Australia’s top 20 hotspots, as well as individual rankings for each of the states and territories.

Of the national Top 20, 11 are located in

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“The entire estate has sold out,” he said.

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Mr Khan said he expects growth to continue with young families and investors increasingly looking to purchase property in the area.

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COVID breaches drive crime rise

By Benjamin Millar COVID-19 lockdown breaches have driven a sharp surge in crime rates in Moorabool and Melton during the 12 months to March 31.

Crime Statistics Agency Victoria data released last week reveals Moorabool’s crime rate rose 19.5 per cent in a year, up from 2210 recorded offences to 2641, driven by 366 public health and safety offences.

Melton’s crime rate also bucked the overall statewide drop with a 7.2 per cent rise, with 883 public health and safety offences responsible

for most of the increase from 13,058 offences recorded in 2020 to 14,002 in 2021.

Melton South recorded the most offences with 2427, followed by Melton (2298), Melton West (1797), Caroline Springs (1453) and Rockbank (1218).

Melton recorded 2609 crimes against the person, up from 2228 the prior year, including 1287 assaults, 77 robberies, 524 staking and harassment offences.

Property and deception offences were down from 7159 to 6299, including 1036 property damage, 809 burglaries, 3719 thefts and 679

deceptions. Drug offences hit a record 788, up from 656.

There were 2056 breaches of family violence orders, 1124 thefts from a motor vehicle and 1006 cases of criminal damage.

The Melton offence rate of 7758 per 100,000 people was just below the statewide rate of 7950.

Bacchus Marsh was Moorabool’s crime hotspot with 1170 offences, followed by Darley (400), Maddingley (268), Ballan (240) and Gordon (53).

Crimes against the person dropped from 379 to 370, including 173 assaults and 66

stalking and harassment offences. Property and deception offences dropped from 1214 to 1158, including 209 property damage offences, 197 burglaries and 647 thefts. Drug offences hit a record 156 offences.

The overall Moorabool offence rate was 7174 per 100,000 people.

The number of recorded offences across Victoria was down 1.8 per cent to 532,271.

CSA chief statistician Fiona Dowsley said the number of family violence-related victim reports continued to increase to a record high, while other types of victim reports decreased.

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Eynesbury will be transformed into a winter wonderland when the inaugural Winter Festival kicks off this Friday night. (Supplied)

Wonderland to warm up winter Eynesbury will be transformed into a winter wonderland when the inaugural Winter Festival kicks off this Friday night.

Residents and visitors alike can take a spin on the ice rink, warm up with a cup of hot cocoa, or enjoy the roving entertainers as Eynesbury hosts a series of free nightly events.

Resimax Group chief executive Steve Hooker said the month-long celebration is the latest in Eynesbury’s growing calendar of events.

“There’s nothing we love more than bringing people together for a celebration,” he said.

“Grab the family and pull on some ice skates

as you immerse yourself in a true winter wonderland. This is going to be a great festival of events that’ll warm up even the chilliest of fingertips.”

An ice-skating rink is being specially constructed for the event, serving as the centre-piece of activities.

The winter festival will also feature mini winter events including romantic ‘skate and date’ and funky R’n’B skate nights under the stars.

Other highlights will be movie nights, appearances from special guests, and an

Eynesbury winter market featuring a wide variety of stalls and entertainment.

The ‘Winter Solstice’ event on Saturday, July 10, will light up the sky with a fireworks display.

There will be something for everyone with African drummers, a bonfire, food trucks, roving fire performers and a marshmallow toasting pit.

The Winter Festival will be held at Eynesbury Homestead from June 25 with The Winter Market taking place June 27.

Residents will be randomly selected to have their say on Melton council’s performance over coming weeks as part of the council’s annual satisfaction survey.

Conducted independently by Metropolis Research, the survey involves phone interviews with 800 randomly selected residents over a four-week period.

The residents will be asked a series of questions to help gauge the level of community satisfaction with council services and facilities.

Traditionally carried out in-person, the survey will be conducted via telephone this year due to the COVID-19 environment.

Melton mayor Kathy Majdlik said the research undertaken for the council’s seventh annual community satisfaction survey will provide valuable feedback.

“This survey is a great way for council to understand how people feel about the broad range of services and facilities that we provide. It also reveals many important issues and attitudes held by the community,” she said.

“The data can help guide us in our ongoing service delivery by showing where we are meeting people’s needs as well as any gaps that we can address.”

Residents will be asked about issues ranging from their satisfaction with local planning and council programs to their sense of community and thoughts on key local issues.

Metropolis Research will select the residents at random and ask if they would like to participate in the survey.

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Murder charges A 17-year-old Brookfield boy, 19-year-old Melton man and a 21-year-old Thompson man have been charged with murder following a fatal stabbing in Corio last year. The trio had previously been charged with other related offences following the incident on Goulburn Avenue on August 23.

The 17-year-old has been remanded to appear at a children’s court at a later date. The Thompson and Melton men have been remanded to appear at Geelong Magistrates Court on July 5.

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New operator for Waves Melton council has inked a contract with a new operator for Melton Waves Leisure Centre, paving the way for an expansion of health and wellbeing programs.

The council has awarded a four-year contract to leisure facility management specialist BlueFit to jointly manage the facility in partnership with the council.

Thanking outgoing provider Belgravia Leisure, which has operated Melton Waves for the past 16 years, mayor Kathy Majdlik said the council is looking ahead to new opportunities.

“We welcome BlueFit to this role and look forward to working together to continue to deliver key services that help our community stay active and healthy.”

BlueFit chief executive Todd McHardy said

BlueFit is looking forward to taking on the reins as Melton Waves’ new operator.

“We see Melton Waves as a great community facility to implement the programs we have developed at other aquatic venues,” Mr McHardy said. “Regular users are unlikely to experience any service interruption through the transition and existing local employees will be there, simply in a new uniform.”

Some existing programs will be replaced with similar BlueFit programs, however group fitness and Learn to Swim class times and instructors will remain.

Facility opening hours will stay the same and remaining visits on passes will still be valid.

Refugee week Melton council ‘Refugee Week 2021’ celebrations will be held online from 12.30-2pm Friday. Hear the inspiring stories of people of refugee and asylum seeker backgrounds and enjoy an array of cultural performances.

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Melton council has awarded a four-year contract to leisure facility management specialist BlueFit to jointly manage the Melton Waves Leisure Centre. (Shawn Smits)

Two teenagers have been arrested following a stabbing in Lomandra Bowl in Harkness last Wednesday night. A 39-year-old man was taken to hospital in a serious condition after he was allegedly stabbed in the upper body just after 9.30pm. Two Melton boys aged 14 and 16 years were arrested a short time after the incident.

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‘Community’ plan denied

By Benjamin Millar Moorabool council has rejected plans by a developer to build about 150 new dwellings in Bacchus Marsh.

The proposal outlined plans for a staged subdivision and development to accommodate 75 townhouses and one 77-lot “super lot” for future high density housing or mixed use on a vacant 3.5-hectare site on the corner of Clifton Drive and Gisborne Road.

The application attracted 84 objections, with key concerns including traffic impacts, parking, housing types, lack of respect for existing neighbourhood character and poor internal amenity.

Objectors also called for the site to be used for retail, community, and recreation purposes.

Moorabool councillors voted at their recent meeting to knock back the proposal on a number of grounds, including neighbourhood character, urban design, building design and parking, as well as walkability, cyclability, and energy efficiency.

Moved by councillor Tonia Dudzik and seconded by councillor Moira Berry, the motion also said that poor internal layout affords for low levels of internal amenity and represents an over development of the site.

“The traffic report has not adequately addressed access points to the site and traffic congestion/traffic queuing at the Gisborne

Road intersection,” it stated. “Inaccurate plans were provided with regard to floor areas of the dwelling and lot sizes; insufficient information was provided to … assess the application.”

Addressing the meeting, applicant Peter Righetti said the proposal is for a “master-planned community” with activated streetscapes and open spaces.

Mr Righetti said he had been trying to work with council on the proposal, a claim challenged by Cr Dudzik who pointed out the applicant had already lodged the plans with the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal.

Mr Righetti said he was still hopeful of working with the council on appropriate conditions in the lead-up to the VCAT hearing.

Crime Stoppers Victoria, police and medical professionals are calling on young people to think about the consequences of carrying a knife.

A joint campaign, ‘Lose the Knife, Not a Life’, highlights several incidents where a young person has been seriously injured or killed due to knife violence.

A teenager has been charged with murder after the death of 17-year-old Bless Mulukwat Akoch at Eagle Stadium in Werribee in May. Eleven teenagers are facing murder charges following the death of 15-year-old Solomone Taufeulungaki in Deer Park in June last year.

Crime Stoppers Victoria chief executive Stella Smith is asking young people to stop picking up a knife.

“If you use a knife to hurt someone, that person will either retaliate or suffer a serious injury,” she said. “Either way, two young lives are at risk. One is at risk of ending up in prison and the other is at risk of being killed.”

North West Metro Region Assistant Commissioner Luke Cornelius said one life cut short is one life too many.

He called for parents to talk with their children if they do come across a knife.

“Carrying a knife for self-defence is illegal. Bringing a knife to a fight is illegal. Using a knife to threaten someone is illegal. The odds are that if a young person has one on them, sooner or later they will use it.”

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Storms unite community

By Benjamin Millar

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The storms that wreaked immense damage through the Moorabool region recently have brought out the best in the community.

Blackwood Post Office and general store co-manager Carol Guthrie said the storm terrified people throughout the long and windy night of June 10, but also brought people closer together.

“Even the people who had lived in town the longest said they had never experienced a storm like that,” she said.

“It seems to have really hit some pockets very very badly, like little mini tornados.”

Ms Guthrie said people were terrified hearing the splintering of wood then heavy thumps as large trees were ripped from the soil and fell all around them.

“They would never know if it would fall on them and their homes are not.”

The true extent of the damage took some time to dawn on people, many of whom were left without power and communications and cut off from the world by trees fallen over driveways and roads.

“There was no power, there was no way

of communicating with anybody other than face-to-face,” Ms Guthrie said.

“We had everybody who was able to helping everybody else, it was an amazing effort that people put in.”

The post office became a hub of activity and message sharing through the next few days, with a generator providing the power for Ms Guthrie and her partner Martyn Blake to open the store and keep people supplied with information and free coffee.

Ms Guthrie said while it was a real team effort from everyone involved, local Margaret McCarthy “did an absolutely stellar job” in pulling the community together.

“She knew what we needed, it was her idea to start having community meetings each day,” she said.

“We made it happen from our store, but Margaret was the person behind the idea of having the meetings and putting up the noticeboard for people.”

While thankful people had emerged safe and services were getting back on track, Ms Guthrie said the storm and its aftermath showed more needs to be done to ensure telecommunications are improved in the area.

Falling tree risk remains The area in and around Blackwood devastated by recent storms remains on high alert with authorities warning that a “significant risk” remains of trees falling without warning.

VicEmergency released a warning on Saturday that wet soil and trees with roots loosened during the severe weather event that battered the region on June 10 and 11 have created potential risks of further destruction on the event of rain and heavy winds returning.

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travel to areas seriously affected by last week’s storms, particularly Trentham, Blackwood and surrounding townships.

“Landholders with secondary residencies in the storm-affected areas should delay returning to the areas until additional support, if required, can be provided by agencies.”

Potential visitors to the area have been asked to be aware that communities are still recovering from the effects of the severe weather.

Powercor crews worked around the clock in the wake of the storms, responding to more than 400 faults and over 250 fallen wires in a race to

restore power to more than 120,000 customers.

Crews were on the ground throughout last week rebuilding poles, wires and other infrastructure destroyed by trees, branches and other debris.

Powercor head of network control and operations James Walker thanked the community for its support and understanding during the outages.

“This has been a tough six days for these communities, and we want to thank them for their patience and understanding.”

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Gym junkies pumped to be back

By Tara Murray Owners and gym junkies alike were cheering last week as gyms and other indoor exercise facilities were given the green light to open their doors.

Gym members and owners had been left frustrated that gyms remained closed as other COVID-19 restrictions had eased, but their wishes were fulfilled on Wednesday when the state government announced they could reopen on Friday.

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this one [lockdown] was worse than the other ones - Igor Pocev

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Theresa Stefanovski was emotional with the news that her gym, Csfitness247 in Caroline Springs could reopen.

The gym first opened in October 2019, but has spent much of the time closed due to lockdowns.

“It has really wrecked me mentally,” she said. “[But] I’m lucky. I know a cupcake place that opened up less than a year ago and has had to shut down.

“We’ve had many of our members messaging us asking, ‘are you really opening on Friday?’.”

Ms Stefanovski said the lockdown and lack of access to gyms had taken a mental toll on people.

Igor Pocev, who runs three Lions Den Boxing gyms across the western suburbs, said he was relieved they could reopen.

“We’ve been going through so much,” he said.

Csfitness247 owner Theresa Stefanovski and trainers Ibrahim Ibrahim and Paul King. (Damjan Janevski) 209782_03

“We were trying to keep the members happy and surviving. We have three gyms, three locations and three rents.

“This one [lockdown] was worse than the

other ones, as we couldn’t ask for some support.

This time we didn’t know what was happening.”

Mr Pocev said while there were still restrictions on how many people could be in a

gym at any one time, they would do whatever it takes to ensure none of their members were missing out.

“We’ve done it before and we’ll do it again.”

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How safe is your stomping ground?

By Benjamin Millar An online map is providing local councils valuable insight into areas in need of urgent safety improvements.

The YourGround project, a collaboration between XYX Lab and CrowdSpot, is crowdsourcing women and gender-diverse people’s perceptions of safety in public space across Victoria.

Moorabool council is one of the councils partnering with the maps’ creators to encourage local contributions to the project.

Nicole Kalms, one of the YourGround map’s developers, said inadequate lighting and

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lot of assumptions on what women and gender diverse peole need

women and gender diverse people need. This particular tool allows us to gather people’s lived experience.”

Concerns have so far been raised about Bacchus Marsh locations including Rotary - Nicole Kalms Park, Maddingley Park and Gisborne Road, while Caledonian Park in Ballan has also been infrastructure, graffiti and poor behaviour are identified.

Ms Kalms said the creators approached the major safety concerns highlighted to date.

“Everyone has a different experience of every council across Victoria to partner on the safety and we hope to capture the diversity project and they were happy to share the data.

“We’ve established a terrific relationship of experience – it’s about understanding the specificity of safety in different places,” she with the partnering councils,” she said.

“A third [of our partners] are regional local said.

“There are a lot of assumptions on what government areas and there’s also a balance of

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outer suburbs.”

Moorabool council senior community recreation planner Chloe Beech said the project will provide relevant, real-world research, data and analysis.

“Our local streets, parks, trails and recreational areas have to meet the diverse needs of the community,” she said.

“YourGround is a proactive tool to help make positive change in our shared public spaces – spaces that should be accessible to everyone.”

The council will use the key findings and data analysis resulting from the project to advocate for improvement of public spaces.

Health experts are warning of a syphilis ‘epidemic’ in Melbourne’s west, including a sharp infection spike in heterosexual women and men.

There were 46 cases of the sexually transmitted disease reported in Melton last year and 56 cases recorded in Brimbank, with large rises in heterosexual men and women.

Associate professor Eric Chow, an epidemiologist at the Melbourne Sexual Health Centre (MSHC) at The Alfred hospital, said the epidemic once focused on gay men in inner Melbourne has now become much more generalised and has spread to the outer suburbs.

“While the number of syphilis infections among gay men continued to rise [a 21 per cent increase], there was a sharp increase in cases among women [a 220 per cent increase] and heterosexual men [a 129 per cent increase].”

Associate professor Chow said the increase in cases among heterosexual men and women was largely among people residing in outer Melbourne suburbs.

Associate professor Chow said the increasing number of cases in women was of the most concern.

“The major concern with the rise in syphilis among women of reproductive age is infection during pregnancy and congenital syphilis,” he said.

“We know syphilis can cause major complications during pregnancy and even result in the death of the child so we’re urging all women at high risk to get screened during their third trimester in addition to the universal screening during the first.”

Associate professor Chow said the re-emergence of syphilis among heterosexuals in Victoria means that prevention messaging should also be retargeted.

Alfred Health earlier this year launched the Victorian Sexual Health Network – a network of bulk-billed GP sexual health clinics aimed at improving access to screening for people in the outer areas of Melbourne.

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Volunteers check-in for families

By Tara Murray A program which pairs volunteers with local families for weekly visits is launching in Melbourne’s north-west.

Baptcare’s Home-Start has been running in Australia since 1989 and started in Victoria 12 years ago in Bendigo.

It’s now expanding to Brimbank, Wyndham, Melton, Hobsons Bay, Maribyrnong and Moonee Valley.

Home-Start co-ordinator Danielle Lucas

said the program aimed to provide support to families in a way that they may not otherwise get.

“It’s about someone coming and having a coffee and a catch-up each week,” she said. “It might be going to a playgroup with them or going for a walk.

“Having the volunteer come fills a gap for a lot of people. It’s like having a mother, sister, friend or aunt come along to chat and provide mentoring.”

Ms Lucas said the organisation matches

volunteers with families who are already part of their other programs.

She said many of these families may not have English as a first language, which can affect their confidence.

All families involved must have at least one child under the age of five.

Ms Lucas said they were starting to get the word out about the program, including at maternal health facilities, libraries and kinders.

She said they were looking for volunteers to become part of the program, which consists of

visits once a week for one to two hours.

“We’re looking for volunteers who have some type of caregiving experience from a wide range of backgrounds and ages.

“They could be mothers or sisters, or people who have retired and want to be involved in the community.”

All volunteers participate in an eight-week training program, with ongoing training provided.

To register your interest to volunteer, visit: homestartprogram@batpcare.org.au.

Townhouses in demand on a waitlist, who are seeking the compelling offering of townhouse living at Woodlea,” he said.

“These homes come ready to move in, everything is included, even to the extent of a letterbox and fencing, which appeals to a lot of buyers. They can have the house and land dream but without the added setup costs.”

Overlooking the future heritage Outlook Park, Central Quarter is within walking distance of the newly opened Woodlea Town, Aintree Primary School, Bacchus Marsh Grammar and Woodlea’s sport precinct.

Home to 7500 residents, the Woodlea estate is expected to grow to 20,000 residents upon completion.

Benjamin Millar Central Quarter’s park-front Mirvac Homes townhouses in Woodlea estate. (Pictures: Supplied)

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Pricing under the pump

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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.

The EES, together with the pipeline licence application, are expected to be placed on public exhibition in mid-2021.

The EES is the accredited assessment process for the Western Outer Ring Main Project under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999.

Submissions can also be made on EPBC Act matters.

Submissions on the pipeline licence application can also be made through the EES submission process. These

The public submission process is independently managed by Planning Panels Victoria. Submissions must be made using the Engage Victoria submissions page that will be advertised when exhibition is opened.

At the commencement of exhibition, the EES documents will be available on the Project website at: www.apa.com.au/worm.

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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.

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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.

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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After selling more than 100 townhouses in the past 12 months, Woodlea is now gauging the appetite for three-storey, four-bedroom townhouses near the newly completed town centre.

Known as Central Quarter, the nine park-front Mirvac Homes townhouses are being offered at turnkey stage from $489,999.

The architecturally-designed four-bedroom homes feature 2.7metre high ceilings and come complete with front and rear landscaping.

Woodlea project director Matthew Dean said the offering caters for growing demand for larger family homes.

“Demand for townhouses in Woodlea have remained strong throughout the past year, with each townhouse release selling out within days of launching; we have a growing list of buyers

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STAY INFORMED

Cr Kathy Majdlik

Council services and facilities: melton.vic.gov.au/COVID19

I’m sure the easing of the State Government’s Melbourne lockdown restrictions on Friday was a welcome change for you all, giving you more opportunity to catch up with family and friends in public, travel further, and participate in sport and leisure activities.

COVID-19 restrictions: dhhs.vic.gov.au/coronavirus Quickly and easily connect with us online melton.vic.gov.au facebook.com/cityofmelton Instagram @cityofmeltonofficial

More Council services resume With the Victorian Government’s Melbourne restrictions easing, more Council services have resumed or increased. Many online programs and services also continue, as well as all essential services. Patronage limits, mask requirements for those aged 12 years and over, and QR scanning are in place.

For updates and more details on Council services and programs, and for help connecting to support services, visit melton.vic.gov.au/covid19

Grants to boost your community work

Resumed services and reopened facilities: (All with density limits and venue and group caps) • Many children’s programs • School holiday activities • Libraries • CS Gallery • Indoor Sport Stadiums (limited to participants and facilitators) • Melton Waves Leisure Centre (limited services) • Youth centres • Melton Recycling Facility

Our community grants are designed to support activities that increase community participation, promote and develop local pride, provide services and facilities that strengthen local health and wellbeing, and promote community leadership.

We currently have grants open to support community projects that respond to urgent community needs; and to establish community clubs and groups. There are also grants to help individuals participate in sporting, cultural or arts events; and grants for groups providing emergency relief to those impacted by the pandemic.

July holiday fun!

There’s plenty of things to do in the City of Melton these school holidays. Bookings are now open so get in quickly before they fill up! At our libraries, you can join illustrator and author Adam Wallace for cartooning, learn about science as you make slime, or train to become a superhero. Our teenage holiday program is also back with a range of activities including dancing, cooking, and art. Discover these and more school holiday activities at melton.vic.gov.au/schoolholidays

Find out more and apply at melton.vic.gov.au/grants

Coburn Ward with Bob Turner

In times like this, it’s easy to overlook some of the things we can do to take care of ourselves and our environment.

green bins. They always go in your red bin. For more information, visit melton.vic.gov.au/waste

Again, we’ve faced troubling times in recent weeks, as Melbourne battled through strict COVID lockdown restrictions. As tough as it is, we are all in this together, and it is together that we’ll make a difference and win the fight against this terrible virus.

A recent waste audit by Visy shows that the City of Melton has one of the highest recycling contamination rates in the state, coming in at 33 per cent.

Lastly, works on Eynesbury Recreation Reserve, including the pavilion, hard courts, adventure play space, car parking, lighting and cricket nets, are almost complete. This outstanding community space should be completed in July. You can visit melton.vic.gov.au for more details.

Remember, getting vaccinated is one of the best things we can do to help protect ourselves, and our loved ones, against coronavirus. Visit coronavirus.vic.gov.au to check your eligibility, find a vaccination centre or book an appointment.

That’s why it’s important that everyone ensures they’re putting items in the correct bins: yellow for recycling (cardboard, glass jars, aluminium cans and hard plastics); green for food and garden waste; and red for general waste (including nappies and coffee cups).

Remember to never put plastic bags or other soft plastics in your yellow or

I am available to meet with residents most Saturday mornings from 9am, by appointment. Please contact Barb McKenzie on 9747 7200 to book a time, or contact me on 0412 584 224 or bob.turner@melton.vic.gov.au

It also means more Council services are available including some children’s activities and school holiday programs. You can also visit our libraries, Melton Waves Leisure Centre, youth centres, and the Melton Recycling Facility.

Please be mindful that there are still density limits, mask requirements, and QR scanning in place.

I’d like to again thank those of you who are helping to keep us all safe by adhering to the advice from health authorities. Your efforts are making a difference and helping keep everyone safe and connected.

After the challenges local businesses have faced over the past year, celebrating local businesses and the service they provide is more important than ever before.

We’re calling for outstanding businesses that deliver high quality services or products, go above and beyond for customers and clients, or show great innovation to apply for our upcoming 2021 City of Melton Business Excellence Awards.

If that sounds like your business, then please apply by Wednesday 30 June at melton.vic.gov.au/ businessawards For those of you considering your future career, I invite you to visit our Virtual Careers Expo to plan your pathway using information on tertiary education, employment, apprenticeship and traineeship opportunities at virtualcareerexpo.melton.vic. gov.au You’re welcome to contact me regarding council matters at kathy.majdlik@melton.vic.gov.au or on 0412 584 058.

Your Councillors – Visit melton.vic.gov.au/councillors to find your ward Councillors and their contact details

Mayor Cr Kathy Majdlik

Deputy Mayor Cr Goran Kesic

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Cr Lara Carli

Cr Moira Deeming

Cr Sophie Ramsey

Cr Julie Shannon

Cr Bob Turner

Cr Ashleigh Vandenberg

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Nature’s classroom The Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden Foundation is on a growth spurt with no end in sight. Established in 2004 to educate and engage children in healthy eating habits by one of Australia’s best known cooks and food writer Stephanie Alexander, the foundation now supports just under 1700 gardens and there are no signs of slowing down writes Jan Fisher.

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oint Cook P-9 College got in on the action early on. Plans for a kitchen garden were included in the original design when the school opened in 2010. From a greenfield site 11 years ago it now has 13 garden beds, an orchard, a chicken run, greenhouse, aquaponics, olive trees throughout the campus and there are plans to build an indigenous food garden.

Like all the foundation gardens, it’s not just about growing plants. At Point Cook, students in the year 3-4 cohort have a weekly garden class but the garden also supports learning across the school.

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- Robyn Cairns “The garden provides opportunities for hands-on learning that no other place in the school does,” says the school’s Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden Foundation (SAKGF) co-ordinator and environmental science teacher Robyn Cairns.

“The garden is accessed by classroom teachers and specialist teachers for linked learning experiences and is an integral part of our schools new Hands on Learning program.

“Sarah Moore, our garden specialist teacher, educates students on garden skills and sustainable gardening in both the Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden Program, the Hands On learning program and runs a weekly garden club.

“The children enjoy the SAKG garden for it is a place of sensory exploration, a quiet refuge for many and a place to be fully emerged in nature.”

The school uses the garden to link to literacy and numeracy planning in inquiry units, photography and science and the school is redesigning the singage to include not only the plants’ common names but also their Latin and

School gardens like the one above are providing students with a space for hands-on learning.

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Indonesian names as part of their language studies. Ms Moore said it’s also been a haven for students in these confusing pandemic times.

“It’s a place to calm down, have a break, or a reward for completing their work,” she said.

SAKGF support and delivery manager Josie Charles said while the model has been tweaked over the years, enthusiasm for the school gardens has never wavered.

Originally a funded program where schools had to raise a considerable amount of money to install a garden and kitchen, it now runs along a more affordable membership model.

“It’s evolved to growing your program over time and achieving what you want to achieve in your school and we provide the resources,” Ms Charles said.

Schools can start off slow with as little as a few garden beds or take on the whole shebang with a full garden and kitchen.

“Each school is very different and what they want to achieve can vary from a whole school or just a few year levels running with the program, or starting with a garden and progress to kitchen,” Ms Charles said.

“Some schools use it as a connection into the broader community, volunteers come in and help with the program and can provide some amazing experiences.”

Point Cook College is no exception and it plans to restart its community garden club once COVID-19 restrictions ease.

“There is often a lot of interaction with local business and often very passionate program

members and at some schools local hospitality groups are involved with the program as well,” Ms Charles said.

“We encourage schools to start small and grow their garden. A garden is ultimately never finished.

“The outdoor learning space really allows for another string to the bow and is particularly hands-on.

“It’s about pleasure and engaging the senses with hands-on education. While they are doing that they are also learning about science and maths and the full range of education can be linked back to the garden.

“It can also be a powerful space for kids not engaged in the classroom, it gives them a chance to shine.”

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1/ Matthew Cookson and three-year-old son Johnny at Galaxyland playground in Sunbury. 2/ Brenton Donnan and his son Bobby, 2, at Galaxyland. 3/ John Lane and his children Archie, 9, Maximus, 7, and Maev, 4, spend some time together in the Macedon Ranges. 4/ Siblings Finnigan, 11, and Pearl, 7. 5/ Michael Jenkins and his mum Lynne Jenkins and dad John Jenkins. 6/ Melton Centrals netballer Abbey Grant duirng the weekend A grade clash against Macedon. 7/ Melton Centrals’ Karlee De Bono looks for a pass. 8/ Melton Centrals’ Emma Winzar takes a shot. (Pictures: Damjan Janevski) 241259, 241262, 241261 12 MELTON & MOORABOOL STAR WEEKLY Tuesday, 22 June, 2021

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Love Our Street 3029 Come join the volunteer community litter clean-up crew in Hoppers Crossing, which meets on the third Sunday of the month, 10.30am-noon.

■ Karen, 3029@loveourstreet.com.au

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

Art creation Craigieburn Art Group runs a creative art club every Monday night at the community rooms, Craigieburn Sports Stadium from 3-5.30pm and 7-9.30pm, except public holidays, COVID restrictions permitting. Most members use oils, watercolour, acrylic, pastel or pencil, and have constructive chats at the end of each night. Bring your supplies and get creative.

■ www.craigieburnartgourp.org

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/

School holiday program

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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

Monday of each month at Melton Country Club, Reserve Road, Melton.

■ Suzanne, 0417 512 420

Book sale

Garden club

Friends of Altona Library monthly book sale is on Friday, July 2, Saturday, July 3 and Tuesday, July 6. Rear of Altona library, 123 Queens Street, Altona, access via Coles carpark.

The Sunbury Garden Club meets on the first Tuesday of every month. There is a guest speaker at each meeting, which starts at 7.30pm at the Sunbury Football Club.

■ Cheryl, 9744 1663

Stage show 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.

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 three.

■ www.vsl.vic.edu.au

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

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

AL-ANON meets

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

Diabetes support

Melton South Knit & Natter

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

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

Friendship Group 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

Free computer workshops Deer Park probus

Join the Friends of Cobbledicks Ford for conservation work in the reserve on the second Friday of the month, 10am-noon, until October. Registrations open 9.30am in the carpark. BYO water bottle and gloves. Tools provided.

■ John, 0407 546 235, cobbledicksford@gmail.com 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

Women’s choir

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.

Conservation volunteers

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

Conversation class 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

the first and third Tuesday of each month.

0400 082 413

■ Sue,

Get money smart 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.

At Laverton Community Hub from July 14-August 11 on Wednesdays from 4-6pm.

Register: ■ www.wynbayllen.org.au/getmoney-smartlaverton-1

Patchwork 25th anniversary Wyndham Patchworkers is celebrating their 25th Anniversary Quilt on Saturday, September 11, 10am-3.30pm, St James the Apostle Catholic Church hall, 336 Derrimut Road, Hoppers Crossing.Entry $15. BYO lunch. The day will include a raffle, door prizes, show and tell, and local traders. Pre booking is mandatory. No door sales.

■ www.trybooking.com/BRGRN, Donna, 0417 268 887,

Senior citizens club Senior citizens are welcome to visit the Sunbury Senior Citizens Club on Mondays, from noon-3pm at 8 O’Shannassy Street. A variety of activities offered – carpet bowls, cards, snooker, darts, board games or just a cup of coffee and a chat. Lunch subsidised If you’re over 55 years of age and would like to meet new people, come along.

■ Frank, 0423 392 884

Rotary club 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

Singing group Join the Melton South Community Singers at the Melton South Community Centre on 13 MELTON & MOORABOOL STAR WEEKLY Tuesday, 22 June, 2021

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An exhibition by one celebrated childre of Australia’s most n’s lighting up Melton book authors is library.

Never be late for a a striking series of Parade includes book illustrations by award-winning author and illustra tor Shaun Tan (inset).

Featuring a collect ion of illustrations from Tan’s best-kn own including The Arrival picture books , The Red Tree, The Lost Thing, Rules Singing Bones, Cicada of Summer, The and Tales from the Inner City, the showcase celebra tes Tan’s unique approa ch As well as being an to storytelling. acclaimed writer and internationally illustrator, Tan has branched out into theatre design and concept art for films Horton Hears a Who and Pixar’s WALL-E .

He directed the Academ y Award-winning short based on his winning film The Lost Thing, picture book of the same name.

Never be late for a Parade is showing at Melton Library and Learning Hub until March 7.

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The Victorian Civil and Administrativ The director of nursing e The allegations at Djerriwarrh Health Tribunal last week returned a Service during a included inadequ ruling disqualified Ms cluster of perinat ate formal reviews Meek from applyin that education and training al deaths registra at Bacchus Marsh of overall clinica l practic for nursing and g for midwifery tion for a period of Hospital has been perinatal deaths as e and staff and that 10 years. banned from working as they occurred.

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10-year ban for Julia the tribunal found.

Djerriwarrh Health Meek in the wake of reports Services chief executi A 2015 review by identify ing “catastr Presiding VCAT membe professor Euan Wallac ve ophic” identified failings behind a r Wendy Boddison Belinda Scott said while she was e and series of “avoidable” “catastrophic and unable to comment deaths systemic and other adverse unprecedented Hallymembers Pamela Barry and Bernad patient outcomes ette Djerriwarrh on individual practitioners, also found Ms Meek at DjHS obstetric governance failings” with the from 2013 to 2015. has implemented failed to ensure shift by shift presenc services at DjHS during e of a midwife compet the change” across the health service “profound External reviews identifi the period.

Ms Meek, 63, faced in foetal surveil ent since 2015. ed that the perinatal “It has robust clinica allegations in the tribuna lance monitoring mortality rate was that she had failed l govern l in birthin ance significantly higher the process g suite. systematic trainin to take adequate the state average and than deliver effectiv g, continued profess es, The tribuna much higher than e systems and process steps to ional be expected for a low would in her role es at DjHS for ensurin l found there was no clear criteria development and strong leaders as director of nursing risk unit. hip that ensures Djerriwarrh g only maternity , which she had the cases suitable held since 2005. is a safe, level of the capacit y of DjHS were accepte to fully-functioning health service secure and There was also found to be inadeq d. of Bacchus Marsh, Melton for the people and Caroline uate Springs,” she said.

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By Shaun Campbell An astute split-second decision by driver Josh Duggan has helped star trotter Sleepee add to her impressive Group race record in the Woodlands Stud Noopy Kiosk Trotters Free For All at Tabcorp Park Melton.

The Alison Alford-trained mare sprinted home to edge out favourite Cover Of Darkness in the Group 3 feature in one of several nail-biting finishes on Saturday night.

Sleepee led briefly in the race’s early stages before Cover of Darkness pressed to the front, giving the five-year-old a cosy run in her first race since April 8.

Duggan told Trots Vision she was travelling well around the home turn and he was “in two minds” on whether to bring her out or wait for the sprint lane.

His mind wound back to Cover Of Darkness’s first-up win at Melton on May 29 – and that tipped his hand. “[Cover Of Darkness] wanted to get up the track a lot in the straight and didn’t trot that well last [time], so I opted to stay and wait,” he said.

“That’s … why we opted to take the trail.

[Cover Of Darkness] doesn’t really trot the straights as well as he does the corners and, our horse being first-up, we had to try and look after her at the same stage.

“She was just going off one trial at Bacchus Marsh last week where she came off the second row and just followed them around.

“Tonight we thought she just needed the run as there’s a mares race (Group 2 IRT Australia Matriarch Trot for 4&5YO mares) coming up next week … so we didn’t want to cook her first-up.”

The win, in a 1:56.1 mile rate, was the ultra-consistent mare’s 13th in 26 starts – of

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which she’s been unplaced just three times – and took her career earnings to just shy of $200,000.

Her record in elite Group races is just as impressive – three wins, three seconds and three thirds from 10 starts.

“She’s pretty versatile; she can do it tough and she can do it sit-sprint style,” Duggan said.

“Tonight I was a little bit worried as in the

warm-up every time I got to the gate she’d stop and want to walk and carry on, which is not like her as usually she’s normally on her toes.

“But tonight she was really quick up the straight.”

Sleepee’s win was one of several close finishes during the night, with Arocknatthepark (who won by a neck for trainer and driver Tony Calabria), Illawong Stardust (short half-head

for trainer Tony Peacock and driver Brian Gath), Jimmy The Irishman (half neck for trainer Adam Kelly and driver Zac Phillips) and Mister Fortunia NZ (head for Andy and Kate Gath) also saluting in edge-of-the-seat fashion.

Cover Of Darkness may have just missed, but his trainer Emma Stewart was still able to score a double with Rockasaki in the Allied Express Blossom Lady and Struve in the Alabar Pace.

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2. Kaylee McKeown recently broke the 100m world record for which swimming stroke?

3. How many Grand Slam men’s singles titles has Novak Djokovic won?

4. Which recently retired player won NRL premierships with the Sydney Roosters in 2013, 2018 and 2019?

5. Sharon Finnan won world championships in 1991 and 1999 playing which team sport?

6. Which two teams are set to play in the 2021 NBL Grand Final series?

7. Which AFLW Premiershipwinning coach recently received a Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM)?

8. Which team ended the recent UEFA Euro 2020 match between Denmark and Finland with a 0-1 victory?

9. Which former fast bowling coach of the Australian cricket team represented Victoria and then Tasmania between 1995 and 2002?

10. Which Australian television network recently secured the rights to all Socceroos and Matildas matches outside of World Cups until the end of 2024?

11. What 2016 Olympic silver medallist swimmer recently withdrew from the upcoming Tokyo Olympics?

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13. Who won the 2020–21 NBA MVP award?

14. Who is the only wildcard entrant to have won the Wimbledon men’s singles title?

15. Which Carlton forward was leading the AFL’s Coleman Medal race at the mid-point of the 2021 season?

16. Which English fast bowler became the seventh cricketer to take 500 wickets in Test Matches in 2020?

17. Which country did the Socceroos defeat 5-1 in a June FIFA World Cup qualifier?

18. How many fouls are allowed by a player in an NBL game before fouling out?

19. Which Super Netball team plays its home matches at Ken Rosewall Arena?

20. What Queensland city will host the final race of the 2021 Supercars Championship in December?

21. Utah Jazz basketballer Joe Ingles was born in which Australian state or territory?

22. In what country was Rugby League legend Bob Fulton born?

23. Hannah Petty is the captain of which Super Netball team?

24. How many times have the Wallabies won the Rugby World Cup final?

25. Over what distance did Ariarne Titmus recently swim the second-fastest freestyle time ever?

26. What sport was at the centre of the 2011 film, Goon?

27. By what nickname is English ski jumper Michael Edwards better known as?

28. Which two-time Wimbledon winner recently won his first match on grass in three years, at the Queen’s Club Championships?

29. What is the name of the newly announced Bowls Premier League team?

30. Which golfer recently withdrew from the Memorial Tournament while leading by six strokes?

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SPORT Footy welcomes back fans

By Benjamin Millar Players and fans have enjoyed a welcome return to football and netball after a four-week hiatus forced by the snap COVID-19 lockdown.

Easing of restrictions allowing senior football and netball to return to competition at the weekend was met with bumper crowds turning out to enjoy some hard-fought match-ups.

Crowd limits were last week increased in regional Victoria to a maximum of 1000 people, the last requirement to allow competition to return.

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- BFNL spokesman At the weekend the full Ballarat FNL competitions were back in action across BFNL seniors, BFNL juniors and BFLW. Western Bulldogs under-9s also resumed on Friday night after a short break.

The lockdown has forced two BFNL senior

competition rounds to be abandoned and a reshuffle of the fixture to even out the remainder of the season.

Rounds 1 to 6 of senior football and netball fixture will stand, round seven was moved to June 19 and round eight will be played on June 26.

Round 11 will be played on July 3, as per the fixtured date, with rounds nine and 10 to be played on July 10 and 17.

Rounds 12 and 13 from the original fixture will be the two rounds that are abandoned, then rounds 14 to 18 will be played as listed on the fixtured dates.

A league spokesman said the priority has been to ensure all clubs play each other at least once, which is the minimum requirement to ensure a premiership season.

This will be achieved following completion of round 10, scheduled for July 17.

“The revised game schedule ensures fixture integrity through all clubs having seven home and away games, along with two byes,” the spokesman said.

“Looking forward, we wait for further announcements from the government that will allow crowds for metro-based BFNL clubs scheduled to host games in round eight.”

Panthers find winning form

Eynesbury 12-year-old Ruby Gorton has been selected to represent Victoria in the under-12s squad at the national championships in August. (Supplied)

National competition beckons Ruby Gorton is fast making her name as a jewel in the local hockey crown.

The Eynesbury 12-year-old’s blistering form with Footscray Hockey Club has resulted in her selection to represent Victoria in the under-12s squad at the national championships in August.

Ruby’s first call-up to the squad came two years ago in 2019, where she helped Victoria claim third place, however the COVID-19 pandemic forced the cancellation of the championships in 2020.

Since her first call-up she has twice achieved a runner’s up medal at the state indoor championships and been admitted to the prestigious South West Academy of Sport.

Ruby’s now ready and raring to take on the nation’s best when the championship gets under way in the ACT.

“Honestly it feels really good that I’ve got this opportunity, I’m looking forward to getting on the field again and just playing,” she said.

“I was really overjoyed that I got to play for Victoria when I got into the team two years ago when I was 10 years old, obviously I didn’t get to play last year so now I’m really looking forward to it.”

Ruby has been playing hockey since the age of four, following in the footsteps of her parents and uncle.

She said her love of the game goes back even further.

“I went to the Olympics when I was three, the 2012 games, and once I saw that I thought I really wanted to play,” she said.

“I just fell in love with the sport.”

Ruby has shown herself to be highly adaptable

on the pitch, with a preference to play midfield but ability to go forward as well.

“I like midfield because you get to run around a lot and it’s fun to keep the game going,” she said.

“I missed out on nearly a year of hockey, I got disappointed that I didn’t get to play that year but it feels like things are starting to brighten up.

“I’m really excited to be getting back in the team, I’ve been able to play for Footscray and that’s great – the club has really nice people and always gives me the best opportunities.”

Ruby’s love for hockey and competing at elite levels also has her eyeing off a long future in the sport.

“When I grow up I really would like to play for the Hockeyroos and go to the Olympics,” she said.

Melton South football club powered back into winning form on Saturday, downing Darley by 28 points to claim their third victory in their past four matches.

After a slow start to the season with a big loss to Melton in the opening round and falling one point short of Redan in round two, the Panthers bounced back against Bacchus Marsh and Sunbury.

Lake Wendouree took the wind from the team’s sails following the bye before the COVID-19 lockdown put the brakes on the competition for four weeks.

Melton South coach Heath Pritchard said the 13.12 (90) – 9.8 (62) win over Darley was welcome after the snap lockdown brought the team’s ability to train to a sudden halt.

“Obviously it’s pretty hard coming back after only a couple of training sessions, but we’re playing pretty good footy,” he said.

“We’ve had a couple of bad days at the office in the Lake Wendouree game and the Melton game, but with the others we’ve been right in there.

“I was really happy with the start against Darley, our starts haven’t been great, and the fact we finished off strongly as well.”

Pritchard said the lack of training had made it difficult to find the right balance in physical contests without risking injury, but his charges managed to control the game well throughout.

The win leaves Melton South on 12 points from three wins and three losses – the same points as third-placed Bacchus Marsh yet ninth place on the ladder based on for and against.

Pritchard said the well-balanced competition means any team can beat any other team on their day.

“It’s certainly a close comp and sides on any given day can beat anyone so we’ve just got to make sure we keep winning,” he said.

The next step will be tackling Ballarat in Ballarat for round eight this Saturday, always a challenging task.

“They’ve been really competitive this year and they’re coming off a good win.”

Round eight will also see Darley take on East Point at Eastern Oval, Bacchus Marsh host Lake Wendouree at Maddingley Park and Melton travel to Mars Stadium to take on North Ballarat.

All matches are scheduled for 2.15pm.

Benjamin Millar

Benjamin Millar 19 MELTON & MOORABOOL STAR WEEKLY Tuesday, 22 June, 2021

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