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Children were given another reason to smile last week as playgrounds reopened. At Galaxyland Park in Sunbury, kids were able to enjoy the colourful swing and slides once again.

The added freedom has provided a new outlet for fun, with families in metropolitan areas still restricted to five reasons to leave the home.

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Business slow to reopen

By Oliver Lees Macedon Ranges businesses are still battling with lockdown measures despite restrictions easing last week, as the state recorded 473 cases in the 24 hours to Monday morning.

The Macedon Ranges has enjoyed greater freedoms since midnight Thursday, with the five essential reasons for leaving home dropped, allowing those outside of metropolitan Melbourne to circulate freely in all regional areas except Shepparton.

Despite the easing, the new cap of 10 people indoors and 20 outdoors across hospitality

and retail has added further delay to some businesses wishing to reopen.

Business Kyneton president Kate Fairley said that while she agrees with a “slow and steady” easing of restrictions, she understands that the current measures aren’t a return to normal for many traders.

“When you consider the cost of a chef, waitstaff, power, all these overheads, it’s just not practical for a lot of people,” Ms Fairley said. “It’s also frustrating because I’ve been hearing feedback where customers have been annoyed at business owners for not completely reopening.

“I think that’s a real shame, people don’t seem to understand what it costs to run a business.”

Ms Fairley said it was important that consumers honoured their bookings at restaurants and cafes in order to give traders the best opportunity to turn a profit.

The 473 cases recorded on Monday morning has taken the total number of active cases across the state to 3507.

Three exposure sites were listed in Sunbury and the Macedon Ranges at the weekend.

Beginners Early Learning centre in Sunbury was listed as a tier one site on September 6 between 6.45am and 4.30pm and September

7 between 6.45am and noon. Anyone who visited the centre during those times must get tested and isolate for 14 days from exposure.

Woodend Railway Station was listed as a tier two site on September 8 between 4pm-4.30pm and September 9 between 5am-5.30am and again between 3pm-3.30pm. Cellarbrations Woodend was listed as a tier two site on September 9 between 5.25pm-6.30pm.

Anyone who visited either site during these times must get tested and isolate until they receive a negative result.

For more information on exposure sites: www.coronavirus.vic.gov.au/exposure-sites

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Business laments storm support

By Oliver Lees Following 86 days of forced closure, Top of the Range Tea Rooms owner Luke Chapman has voiced his frustration at the lack of support for his business, as lengthy storm clean-up efforts continue to stifle his ability to trade.

Located in Macedon Regional Park, Mr Chapman had no choice but to close his business after storms lashed the region in mid-June.

Parks Victoria closed the park to begin hazardous tree removal works, clearing paths

and fuel breaks ahead of the bushfire season.

On September 3, the tea rooms reopened under the strict lockdown restrictions still in place across the state. But with the rest of the park closed for ongoing storm clean-up efforts, Mr Chapman said he was not getting enough customers through the door.

“The last three months without any pay have been very tough. I’ve got a mortgage to pay, and so far have only been able to have three or four of our 12 staff back. The reality is our other young staff are looking for other work, and I don’t blame them,” he said.

“In general, the lack of support we’ve got from the government has been really hard. It just seems we’re not a priority.”

Mr Chapman said he has been unable to access the federal government’s Disaster Recovery Allowance, which was created to ease the financial burden incurred from extreme weather events. According to the federal government website, payment is available for individuals in nine local government areas, including neighbouring Hepburn council, but not the Macedon Ranges.

“The fact that Macedon Ranges is left off is

bizarre, I don’t think people understand how bad the damage here is,” he said.

Parks Victoria district manager Jodi Heath told Star Weekly that opening the remainder of the park is “our highest priority”.

“Parks Victoria, Forest Fire Management Victoria and Regional Roads Victoria crews are making good progress, with more than 50km of trails and some roads checked and cleared,” Ms Heath said.

A state government spokesperson said Parks Victoria has provided the tea rooms with rent relief during its closure.

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Sunbury parent Scott with his child Fletcher during a class at AQUA Schools Sunbury. (Sheehan Studios)

Dive into free swimming lessons AQUA Schools Sunbury is offering a week of free swimming lessons to children under the age of five in an effort to improve confidence in the pool among Sunbury’s youngest residents.

The program forms part of Poolwerx and Kids Alive’s Learn2Swim Week running from September 25 to October 3.

According to Royal Lifesaving Australia data, 12 young children drowned across the country in 2020, making it the number one cause of accidental death in children under five years old.

Former Australian Olympic swim coach and Kids Alive founder Laurie Lawrence said it’s important that kids know how to handle themselves in the water.

“Right now, with Australians set to be holidaying at home for the time being, there’s never been a better time to get all kids enrolled in swimming lessons,” he said.

Poolwerx founder John O’Brien said more than two million Australians live in a home with a swimming pool, making these lessons even more vital.

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“Swimming is a way of life for most Australians, but sadly we’re still seeing backyard drownings,” he said.

“That is why it is crucial to introduce kids to water safety as early as possible.”

In the case that swim schools haven’t reopened, parents can receive a free swimming class voucher redeemable over the next 12 months.

Details: www.learn2swimweek.com.

Macedon Ranges council is seeking feedback from the community to improve mobile and broadband connection across the shire.

The feedback will assist the state government’s Connecting Victoria program, which includes a $550 million investment to improve connectivity across the state.

The project will focus on providing business-grade broadband and upgrading mobile coverage, as well improving 4G and extending 5G connectivity.

Macedon Ranges council chief executive Bernie O’Sullivan said the pandemic had demonstrated the community’s dependency on reliable online connection.

“Council encourages businesses and community members to let the Victorian government know about their telecommunications experiences and improvements they would like to see,” Mr O’Sullivan said. “The more residents and businesses that complete this survey and tell the Victorian government where telecommunications services are needed, the better.”

Councillor Dominic Bonanno urged residents to have their say, citing his own troubles with consistent mobile coverage.

“This will help gather local data that will be used to advocate for improved internet speeds, coverage and reliability across the shire,” Cr Bonanno said.

The first areas to be listed as priorities for the state government project will be announced later in the year.

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Gateway development rejected

By Oliver Lees Macedon Ranges council has knocked back two proposed commercial developments near a gateway to the Kyneton township.

The two separate proposals for land at the intersection of Edgecombe Road and Pipers Creek Road detailed plans for a Bunnings Warehouse and a service station with an attached McDonald’s restaurant.

Both of these developments drew strong community interest, with a combined total of 618 letters of objections and 35 letters of support during the consultation process.

At a meeting held in August, residents voiced their concerns, with repeated mention of the development’s impact on the natural environment and increased traffic congestion.

Speaking at a council meeting last week, Macedon Ranges mayor Jennifer Anderson said the developers for both applications had not met the standards necessary for approval.

“This is the Macedon Ranges, we are a very special place and have a very sensitive environment,” Cr Anderson said.

“We are now declared an area of distinction and landscape, and we have a standard of planning policy and we must look at when we

look at any application. It is mandated upon every authority to do so, and the officers have assessed this application against that and feel that it doesn’t meet all those criteria.”

Councillor Janet Pearce said she was not opposed to having a commercial development at the site, but couldn’t accept the conditions of these two submissions.

“This is a commercial zone and we are very interested in commercial businesses coming to this area,” Cr Pearce said. “[But] I feel that there are too many points where, if more discussion could have occurred, then perhaps we could have come

A crafty hobby is back on the cards In the midst of Victoria’s sixth lockdown, one Sunbury resident is using her time to rediscover one of her favourite pastimes – card making.

In 2003, after suffering from back pain that limited her ability to work, Angela Evans began filling her time crafting cards, each adorned with a unique three-dimensional flower design made out of craft paper.

Angela said she made cards for all occasions but never charged her customers.

The cards were popular, she said, so much so that she compiled a free online booklet with a how-to guide for anyone to use.

“I’ve got a very inquiring mind, so I enjoyed finding new patterns and being able to make it work,” she said.

“But mostly I enjoyed making people happy.

I’d pick a person from my contacts and send one to them, if that puts a smile on their face, it’s worth more than any payment.

But in 2019, after her husband of 40 years died, Ms Evans lost the will to continue her craft without someone to keep her motivated.

“He was my inspiration to do things, he was always there rooting for me and taking an interest in what I did,” she said. “On his rostered day off, he’d take me to any craft shop I wanted to go to. When he died, I lost it. And I hadn’t been able to get myself back into it.”

That is until recently, when Angela unearthed her old craft supplies with the help of her carer, Magda.

Working for Australian Multicultural Community Services, Magda visits Angela’s home regularly to help around the house and has taken an interest in Angela’s craft-filled past.

“She does have a real interest in my cards, so I’m seeing it as a goal to get back into doing what I love,” Angela said.

“It’s really done good things for my mojo, I’m excited about it. It’s a win for us both, and it’ll be nice to do something with my talent.”

To view Angela’s collection, visit: pennyflowers.blogspot.com/ Oliver Lees

to an agreement.”

As the only councillor speaking against the officer’s recommendation to reject the proposals, Cr Geoff Neil said despite traffic management being a “big concern” he supported the developments.

At the submitters meeting in August, a spokesperson for site applicant said the commercial enterprises would bring 160 jobs across the McDonald’s and service station, with a further 40 employment opportunities at Bunnings. The matter is subject to an appeal to the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT).

Road blitz coming to the Ranges The state government is launching a regional road maintenance blitz this spring that will include works in parts of the Macedon Ranges.

Road rehabilitation works on Melbourne-Lancefield Road in Clarkefield and in Bolinda are expected to commence this month.

A further 30 resurfacing works will be carried out across the Calder Highway, Kilmore-Lancefield Road, LancefieldTooboorac Road, Lancefield-Woodend Road and Mount Macedon Road.

Across Victoria, more than 1000 maintenance projects will be launched in September. This will include the removal of almost 30,000 roadside signs and mowing 40,000 kilometres of roadside grass.

Macedon MP Mary-Anne Thomas said the announcement of the works was timely.

“Regional roads are overrepresented in road trauma statistics, making our annual road maintenance season highly important to protecting motorists right across the Macedon region,” Ms Thomas said.

Roads and Road Safety Minister Ben Carroll said it was important that drivers remained patient and stayed alert when driving through work sites.

“Investing in regional roads is about investing in regional communities – these are the connections that Victorians rely upon to get to work, to access education and to stay connected with family and friends,” Mr Carroll said.

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Call to bridge outer suburban healthcare gaps Sunbury and Cobaw Community Health (SCCH) has called for greater support of the healthcare sector in the region.

SCCH chief executive Phillip Ripper said there is a need for more qualified allied health professionals to meet the demand of the growing population in Sunbury and the Macedon Ranges.

“Attracting staff with suitable qualifications and experience to the outer suburbs and regions has been incredibly difficult, which has led to increases in waitlists and can lead to a deterioration in clients’ conditions,” Mr

Ripper said.

“Clients accessing publicly funded services and those with home care packages and national disability insurance scheme plans often have complex needs and require experienced staff to manage their care.

“There is [also] a particular need for more mental health nurses.”

Last month, federal Labor initiated a senate inquiry into problems of access to healthcare in outer suburban, rural and regional communities.

McEwen MP Rob Mitchell told Star Weekly

the pandemic had exacerbated existing concerns of workforce shortages in the health sector.

“It’s one of the key issues that gets raised with us all the time, the load on doctors at the moment is just massive,” Mr Mitchell said.

“Parts of the electorate are classed as metro in the federal framework. It’d be ideal to be reclassified as a district of workforce shortage so we could get more access to qualified staff. Even a rural and regional classification means you have more of a chance to attract doctors.

“At the moment the cost of living goes up and doctors get paid less for more work. So they have to fill the gap between Medicare and what they can charge, so people end up paying more go to the doctor.

“That’s the nature of the beast.”

The senate inquiry is welcoming public submissions on individual experiences related to access of healthcare in non-metropolitan areas.

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Killara’s sustainable success

HMS Collective corporate services manager Ranee Wilkinson with the organisation’s first two clients, Andrea Collins and Gordon Astill.

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A collective way to care

By Oliver Lees Six months after establishing Australia’s first team of community paramedics, HMS Collective is hoping to raise awareness of how the service can improve lives in the Macedon Ranges.

Based in Riddells Creek, HMS Collective’s model is based on a system used in the United Kingdom and Canada, where trained paramedics provide health services outside of an emergency context.

These community paramedics provide in-home assistance for people who are using the national disability insurance scheme (NDIS), My Aged Care or anyone in need of mental health services.

With a promising uptake of 20 regular clients and almost as many staff, the first six months have been an exciting and frustrating

enterprise, says HMS Collective corporate services manager Ranee Wilkinson.

“What we’re finding difficult is the lack of recognition that paramedics can be anything but emergency paramedics,” she said.

“When people think of paramedics they think of ambulances, but what they don’t understand is that a paramedic can also look after people in their homes.

“Paramedics are one of the most trusted care professionals, so I think if people understood they could receive that care at home without having to be carted off to a hospital, there would be a huge uptake.”

In August, Star Weekly reported that Victoria’s ambulance services were under strain from what Victorian Ambulance Union secretary Danny Hill described as people using the emergency transport as a “taxi service”.

Ambulance Victoria data from April 1, 2021, to June 31, 2021, revealed the average response time for code one ambulance call-outs, which includes all life-threatening incidents, was 15 minutes and 48 seconds. This is above the recommended response time of 15 minutes or less.

“When people call for non-urgent problems, it can lead to crews not being available to respond to patients who really need paramedics help,” Mr Hill said.

HMS Collective community paramedic Jacqui Wilkinson said the work she does helps to bear some of the load for the overworked healthcare sector.

“Rather than being reactive, we’re being proactive and providing care to people before it reaches an emergency,” she said.

“It’s been awesome to be able to make a difference in people’s lives.”

Killara Primary School has been recognised for its sustainable practices.

The Sunbury school has been listed as one of 81 primary schools across the country celebrated for its environmental efforts as part of Coles’ Sustainability4Schools competition.

Each of the winning schools received a ‘buddy bench’ made from 98 per cent recycled plastics, where pupils without anyone to play with can sit down and wait for another pupil to come and keep them company.

Earlier this year Killara Primary School was able to transition to solar after installing enough panels on their roof to power the entire campus.

The school has also initiated a HEROs (Heating, Electricity, Recycling Officers) program, where pupils lead a taskforce dedicated to cutting the school’s waste and carbon footprint.

Killara Primary School acting principal Sue Moir said the school was thrilled to be rewarded for its sustainable initiatives.

“At Killara Primary School, we are extremely committed to protecting the environment,” Ms Moir said.

“The HEROs help out with the garden club, ensure lights and heating and cooling are turned off when they are not required and spread the message of sustainability to the rest of the students within the classrooms and at assembly.

“The buddy bench will be a welcome addition to these tours and help create a conversation about how recyclable materials can be turned into useful products in the school yard.”

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Calls for climate change policy to reflect voters’ priorities The Macedon Ranges Sustainability Group is calling for federal reform on environmental policy making following the release of a landmark study that found a majority of voters in every electorate in the country believe more should be done to tackle climate change.

The data released by the Australian Conservation Foundation (ACF) surveyed eligible voters in every one of the nation’s 151 federal electorates, gauging their opinion on climate change and how it will impact their choices at the ballot box.

The data indicated that 67 per cent of the

nation’s voters marked climate policy as important, including 28 per cent who consider it the most important election issue.

In the seat of Bendigo, 74 per cent of surveyed voters believe that new coal or gas power stations should not be a priority for the federal government.

The results also demonstrated that more than two thirds (71 per cent) of respondents in the Bendigo electorate believe the federal government needs to do more to address climate change.

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data busts the myth that progressive climate change policy is driven by the interests of urban voters.

“We’re not just talking about the inner city, avocado eating hipsters here, it’s a very wide demographic of Australians who are not supportive of what the government is doing,” Mr Gormley-O’Brien said.

“Even in the coal-mining electorates such as the Hunter Valley, a significant majority of voters do not support the government’s intention to build new coal and gas fired power stations.

“I think that the federal government

needs to take heed of what the Australian population is telling them. There is also another warning from this for the Labor to not simply mirror the policies of the current government.”

Mr Gormley-O’Brien said he would like to see the federal government commit to achieving net zero emissions by 2050, a target which 121 United Nations member states have already set.

Bendigo MP Lisa Chesters was contacted for comment.

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The People and Parks Foundation is encouraging everyone to make a daily commitment to connect with the environment this month.

The Nature Pact campaign includes online inspiration and guidance for how people can get out and be mindful of their environment.

The campaign was first launched last year during the outset of the pandemic and has since grown to incorporate Traditional Owners.

People and Parks Foundation operations manager Meredith Lamb said anyone can sign up to the pact at any time, with hopes the movement pushes people to be mindful of nature all year round.

“We wanted to create a grassroots nature movement around acknowledging and

celebrating the inherent connection we all share with nature,” she said.

“Worldwide there is a significant and growing body of evidence about the measurable health and wellbeing effects of being in nature.

“Spending as little as 20 minutes a day in nature impacts both our minds and bodies, directly affecting our mood, and our nervous, endocrine and immune systems.”

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Bed donation proves a life saver

By Oliver Lees Sunbury resident Andreas Beyer will now be able to receive life-saving treatment in the comfort of his own home, all thanks to the Rotary Club of Sunbury.

Last week a team of Rotary volunteers dropped off a hospital bed to Mr Beyer’s home, which will allow him to receive dialysis treatment without having to venture to St Vincent’s Hospital.

Rotary Club of Sunbury international chair Janine Reinking, who organised the donation, said she was pleased to be able to give back during the pandemic.

“Rotary is always willing to help the

community in any way they can,” Ms Reinking said.

“When we were contacted by someone from the Men’s Shed in Sunbury, we knew we would be able to find a way to help out.”

After testing positive for COVID-19 in June last year, Mr Beyer’s health deteriorated rapidly.

With an underlying health condition, Mr Beyer’s kidneys failed and he required regular dialysis treatments at St Vincent’s Hospital.

“I would take an early train at around 6am and by the time my treatment was done I wouldn’t get home until maybe 4pm, depending on the train schedule,” he said.

“They were highly professional [at St Vincent’s], but the reality is I still needed to

lie in a hospital bed for five hours while the treatment was happening.”

My Beyer said he was “very grateful” to be able to continue his treatment from his Sunbury home, which he can now initiate while he sleeps, therefore freeing up his afternoons.

“Having a bed like this will improve my quality of life quite considerably,” he said.

“I need the ability to have a bed that is able to elevate me slightly above the machine to make it more effective.”

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Volunteer West is a charity and volunteer research centre located in Footscray.

The centre’s mission is to improve the health and wellbeing of the Melbourne west community through volunteering that “empowers and engages”.

The VolReach program aims to create volunteering research, engagement, advocacy, and community hubs to drive meaningful systemic change.

Volunteer West chief executive Thu-Trang Tran said the program would provide concrete actions for the centre to follow through on.

“VolReach is the next step towards achieving meaningful social change through working together and sharing our knowledge and resources,” Ms Tran said.

“What does that mean in action? VolReach is about promoting active inclusion, removing barriers that are visible and invisible.

“That begins with the first step of collaboration. The next step is collective action and impact through community hubs. That then builds into a movement.

“Then, a tipping point that will change the system.”

The VolReach community hubs will be shaped by key areas of focus, including health and wellbeing, sports, intergenerational, and multicultural and multi-faith, with the goal of facilitating community-led social change projects.

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Throw in a line Sunbury families now have a new way to enjoy the outdoors, with Spavin Lake stocked with stonker rainbow trout for recreational fishing.

The Victorian Fisheries Authority dropped 30 of the trout species in the lake as part of the state government’s Go Fishing Victoria plan, which is designed to encourage families to fish.

In metropolitan areas, recreational fishing is permitted within five kilometres of the home for up to two hours per day.

As a father of two, Adam Mizzi said it was good timing for families doing it tough during lockdown.

“Mental health for kids is at an all time low, so it’s great to get the kids out and moving,” he said.

“People can get out, enjoy themselves and be connected to the earth and nature.”

Victorian Fisheries Authority chief executive Travis Dowling told Star Weekly the stonker rainbow trout are about four kilograms in weight, making them ideal for fishing.

A daily catch limit of five trout applies at Spavin Lake and only two of those can exceed 35 centimetres in length.

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ARSF ambassador and Supercars champion Craig Lowndes, ARSF founder Russell White and Suncorp representative Daniel Wilkinson.

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Rural road safety plea

By Oliver Lees The Australian Road Safety Foundation (ARSF) is urging drivers to take greater care when driving on rural roads, after recent data found two in three road deaths happen in regional areas.

According to the Australian Government Road Deaths Database there were 1148 fatalities on Australian roads in the 12 months to July this year.

The ARSF released its own national study on September 1 to mark the beginning of Rural Road Safety Month. The research showed that a quarter of Australian drivers are more likely to

break a road rule when in regional areas.

And the risk is not just for those living in regional areas, as the data also found that 39 per cent of drivers in the state utilise a regional road at least once a week.

ARSF founder and chief executive Russell White said the research painted a picture of the need to reform dangerous driving habits in non-metropolitan areas.

“The risks being taken are choices. It just really goes to show that empowering more people to choose road safety is going to have the biggest impact on reducing the tragic loss of life and serious injury on our roads,” he said.

“We now have strong evidence that when it

comes to prevdenting road trauma in regional areas, drivers from across greater Melbourne and built up areas carry an equal responsibility to local residents.”

But the data also indicated the public’s desire to be better informed on the issue of road safety.

Thirty-seven per cent of respondents said they wished they were educated on how to drive in dangerous conditions, while 83 per cent said there should be more community awareness and education on the topic of road safety.

Mr White said the ASRF is encouraging businesses and community groups to raise awareness through hosting local events.

Details: arsf.com.au

Macedon Ranges council is reminding residents to stay safe as clean-up efforts from the damaging storms continue across the shire.

In June, the region was battered with extreme winds and rains which caused many trees and power lines to damage property and block roads.

Macedon Ranges council has since been working with Bushfire Recovery Victoria to clear the debris and provide advice to the community.

Macedon Ranges council chief executive Bernie O’Sullivan said residents should exercise caution before attempting to clear their properties.

“Council crews and contractors continue their large-scale storm response and recovery operation across the shire,” he said.

This includes clean-up on road reserves with respect to significant vegetation, as well as replacement of signage, barriers and road repairs.

“Please don’t risk serious injury using chainsaws and ladders if you don’t have the skills or mobility to tackle these tasks safely. We can refer urgent cases to our crews, contractors or the local SES to help respond to risks posed by fallen trees or hanging branches in the shire,” he said.

The council has also launched a number of free services to assist in storm clean-up efforts. This includes free green waste disposal, free storm firewood from salvaged tree debris, and a free mulch service. Details: mrsc.vic.gov.au Oliver Lees

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By Alesha Capone Kiera Kauler says that patience and understanding are two important qualities for foster carers to have.

The 23-year-old, who entered Victoria’s foster care system at three months of age, lived in about 50 different homes – including in the western suburbs – before her 18th birthday.

With Foster Care Week running until Sunday, Anglicare Victoria has issued an “urgent” plea for new foster carers.

Chief executive Paul McDonald said the situation was “dire”, with thousands of young people needing care.

Ms Kauler said foster carers needed to understand that many young people have complex needs and a traumatic background.

“I think foster carers need to take into account that many kids are learning things for the first time, such as what is right and wrong, what a healthy relationship is,” she said.

She said it was challenging for children to adapt to a new home and set of strangers each time they had to move.

“One second you think everything is fine, then next thing all your stuff is being dragged out in garbage bags, or you have nothing because they keep your stuff,” she said.

“I had a lot of trouble trusting people.”

While growing up, Ms Kauler she was very

protective of her brother, who has cerebral palsy and an intellectual disability.

“We landed in a very abusive home and I was always focused on trying to protect him,” Ms Kauler said.

She was once made to sleep in a closet by her foster carers.

On a more positive note, Ms Kauler said there were “a couple of families I actually adored” from her time in foster care, including a single, gay man she lived with for about three years as a teenager.

“He is still my dad to this day – he is gorgeous and I love him,” she said.

Details: anglicarevic.org.au/fostering or 1800 809 722.

Daughters of the West facilitator and participant Quyen Tran. (Supplied)

Hubs of hope Victoria University (VU) is planning to help drive the west’s pandemic recovery by establishing three new research and innovation hubs to boost jobs and skills.

Higher Education Minister Gayle Tierney announced $17.2 million in funding for the hubs from the Victorian Higher Education State Investment Fund.

The VU initiative will include a Jobs and Skills Hub, an Education Hub and a Stronger Communities Hub, to join the $4.9 million Sustainable Futures Innovation Hub the university launched earlier this year.

The three hubs will be located across Victoria University’s campuses and at facilities owned by some of its 15 industry and community partner organisations, with the project set to create more than 30 new jobs.

The hubs are part of the VU RISE (Recover,

Innovate, Sustain, Evolve) project.

VU vice-chancellor, professor Adam Shoemaker, said: “VU RISE is ambitious in its aims and its work will improve job prospects for those living in Melbourne’s west, including young people making career decisions in a COVID-world”.

The Jobs and Skill Innovation Hub will focus on issues including future career skills needed in the west and helping to rebuild tourism in the region.

The Education Innovation Hub will deliver research solutions to reduce barriers, and increase student success, across higher education and vocational education and training.

The Stronger Communities Innovation Hub will collaborate with Western Health to develop an online platform to improve the

health of patients who live with chronic pain and osteoarthritic conditions.

It will also work with Western Bulldogs Community Foundation to address barriers facing culturally and linguistically diverse community members, through access to health promotion programs such as Sons and Daughters of the West.

Quyen Tran, who participated in Daughters of the West in 2017, described herself as “really shy” before she joined the initiative.

Ms Tran, now a facilitator with Daughters of the West, has helped more than 100 women join the program.

“I feel really happy that I am able to help my community … to get out there, to enjoy a bit for themselves, to do exercise, to make friends,” she said.

Kiera Kauler.

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Playing the part for child protection Hume council were proud to play their part in National Child Protection Week last week, encouraging residents to recognise the awareness week as well.

National Child Protection Week is a campaign held annually across Australia by the National Association for Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect (NAPCAN) that aims to raise awareness of child abuse prevention.

This year’s theme was ‘every child, in every community, needs a fair go’.

Hume council’s community services director Hector Gaston said keeping children safe was the role of every adult in the state and country.

“At Hume city council, we have the privilege of working alongside members of our community as part of our commitment to Keeping Children Safe,” Mr Gaston said. “To mark National Child Protection Week 2021, we’re encouraging our residents to discover more about child protection via the NAPCAN and eSafety Commissioner websites which include a variety of resources such as tip sheets, posters and free online training sessions for parents and carers. “[The] theme for 2021 … focuses on the vision that, to treat all of Australia’s children fairly, we need to make sure every family and community have what kids need to thrive and be healthy.”

Mr Gaston said the community can visit council’s ‘child safe’ webpage at www.hume.vic.gov.au/Your-Council/ Governance/Child-Safe-Commitment If a child or young person has a worry or concern, Kids Helpline is available on 1800 55 1800.

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Swooping season off to a flying start With spring now here, venturing outside just got a little more dangerous, and it’s not related to the pandemic in the slightest.

As the weather warms up, native birds such as magpies and masked lapwings begin their annual breeding season, bringing with it some very territorial daddy birds.

Swooping is a method used most notoriously by the magpie to defend their offspring from the time they hatch to the time they leave the nest.

Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning (DELWP) senior wildlife management officer Rebecca Dixon said that swooping is often just a scare tactic, but you should be prepared for the worst.

“A small number of birds will swoop at this time of year. They do this to protect their eggs and young – we are all protective of our families.” Ms Dixon said.

“Swooping by a territorial bird is actually normal bird behaviour, although it’s definitely not fun for their targets. Birds may swoop people or animals, so be mindful of your pets too.”

Less than 10 per cent of swooping birds will actually carry out this defensive tactic and even less will make contact with their target, according to DELWP. “To reduce the impact of swooping, try to remain as calm as you can if you find yourself being swooped. Try to protect your head and

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eyes and move quickly – but don’t run, as this actually upsets the birds,” Ms Dixon said.

“It’s very important not to do anything to threaten the swooping birds – or interfere with their nests – or to feed them, and to remember that they’re simply protecting their young.”

Magpies and other native birds are protected in Victoria under the Wildlife Act 1975. Under the act, it is an offence to kill, take, control or harm wildlife in Victoria.

Penalties apply.

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Territorial birds swoop to protect their young every year around springtime. (Supplied)

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MY PLACE Tony Rains is the president of the Sunbury Community Arts Network and the treasurer of the Boilerhouse Theatre Company.

Last week, more than 400 of Australia’s biggest live music and performing acts added their name to #Vaxthenation campaign. He spoke with Oliver Lees about how Sunbury’s creative industry has fared through the pandemic.

Why did you decide to get involved in the Boilerhouse Theatre Company?

Prior to my family’s move to Sunbury I was involved with community theatre companies in Yarrawonga and Corowa, both on stage and in production. It was a natural progression to participate in the BTC, and it led very quickly to SCAN. The BTC has always been a very family-orientated organisation that has fostered enhanced self-confidence, self-esteem, learning and having fun as well as providing high class live entertainment for the community.

SCAN was, back in the late 90s, involved in a major project to build a theatre at The Boilerhouse Community Arts Centre.

The vision of this precinct is to provide a destination that preserves and celebrates its significant cultural heritage and supports arts, community, social and learning activities. I hope we can recommence the planning stages as soon as the pandemic has eased.

Hundreds of Australians working in the arts and performance sector have signed on to the #VaxTheNation campaign. How has the pandemic affected the Boilerhouse and its ability to operate?

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What is your connection to Sunbury and the Macedon Ranges?

My family and I came to Sunbury from Yarrawonga in 1994. I wanted to become involved in the local community as I was in previous communities so I joined Apex Sunbury, the Sunbury Traders Association, Sunbury Scouts Leadership, the Boilerhouse Theatre Company (BTC) and Sunbury Arts and District Cultural Board, now Sunbury Community Arts Network (SCAN).

My children have grown up and attended various schools in Sunbury. I completed my diploma in performing arts at Vic Uni in Sunbury on Jacksons Hill and then took on a teaching role there in the same course.

the pandemic, like most people, and particularly people involved in the arts and performance sectors. The user groups of the Boilerhouse Community Arts Centre have had to cancel many events like theatre performances, arts shows, workshops, classes, and meetings. We are eager to get back to business and this will only happen if our community jumps on the wagon to get vaccinated for yourself, for your family and for your community.

What are you most looking forward to when the company is able to begin performing again?

We all hear the talk about mental health issues, it would be good to be able to address some of those issues by providing opportunities for the community to be involved in artistic pursuits.

We have artists and performers who are very keen to get back on the bike, at the easel, on the stage, or at the pottery wheel. To discover what

the new normal is in the future, these people are also willing to take others with them to experience a variety of artistic pursuits.

Once the arts centre re-opens we, like most organisations, hope to re-establish communications and marketing so members of the community enjoy some of the opportunities we can offer.

Contact: Rains6@hotmail.com

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Back in the swing of things Kids across Sunbury have hit the slides once again, revelling in the reopening of the playgrounds.

As of Thursday September 2, outdoor playgrounds reopened for children under 12-years-old with one parent or carer.

With adults expected to keep masks on and check in with the QR codes, Hume’s kids were spotted enjoying the municipality’s 296 play spaces.

Families enjoyed their allocated outdoor outing time to enjoy spots including Sunbury’s Galaxyland Playground, fitted with colourful swings and slides put to good use once again.

Hume councillor Naim Kurt said it was “welcome news”.

“A sensible decision, noting the mental strain lockdowns have placed on families,” Cr Kurt said.

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Third baby zebra dazzles at zoo What better way to mark the start of the spring season than with the birth of a zebra foal at Werribee Open Range Zoo – the third born on the Savannah this year.

Filly, Dajan [pronounced: Da-jarn] – meaning dark sky during heavy rain in Swahili – was born last week during an evening storm to mum, Dafina, and joins half-sisters Zola and Falah.

Werribee Open Range Zoo savannah keeper Maddy Jamieson said Dajan is settling into life on the savannah extremely well.

“Like any zebra foal, Dajan is staying close by her Mum’s side,” Ms Jamieson said. “She is bright, sprightly and healthy and we’re very happy to see her feeding from mum.”

Ms Jamieson said Dajan was initially quite shy, but has begun showing her personality.

“She’s really curious and courageous in nature. She’s stepping away from mum ever so slightly to explore her surroundings and inquisitively checking out her keepers during morning feeds.

“It’s amazing and really nice to have so many healthy babies out on the savannah, especially with spring now here.

It’s bringing a lot of joy to the zoo team and we hope this news will bring joy to everyone at home as well.”

Zoos Victoria animal welfare and life sciences senior manager Amanda Embury said the opportunity for Dajan to grow up alongside zebras of a similar age provides increased opportunities for social interactions.

“The foals interacting with one another will help to develop the important skills they need to thrive in a zebra herd, including skills that are vital for breeding success,” Ms Embury said.

Zebra foal Dajan at Werribee Open Range Zoo.

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“Having several foals in the herd increases opportunities for learning – the foals can learn from one another as well as from adults in the group.”

Plains zebras are native to Africa and are classified as near-threatened in the wild. Their population of 250,000 is in decline, with major threats including competing with agriculture, hunting, war and droughts caused by climate change.

The zebras at Werribee Open Range Zoo form part of a regional breeding program to maintain a genetically diverse herd that can support conservation of wild zebra populations.

Anyone can support zebra conservation through Zoos Victoria’s Beads for Wildlife initiative. Funds raised through the sale of handmade beadwork via Zoos Victoria’s retail stores go towards protecting the rangelands

where zebras reside in Northern Kenya.

Zoos Victoria’s three zoos – Werribee Open Range Zoo, Melbourne Zoo and Healesville Sanctuary – are currently closed to members and visitors in line with current COVIDSafe directions. However, animal lovers at home can stay connected with Werribee Open Range Zoo’s lions through Zoos Victoria’s live stream cameras at zoo.org. au/animalsat-home.

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Shadow Minister for Sport, Recreation and Racing, Tom Reynolds, has warned clubs and pubs not to get too enthusiastic about the state government’s new gambling initiatives.

New state government town planning policies could open the way for almost every residential block in Woodend to be re-subdivided, claims a member of Macedon Ranges council’s planning scheme review committee.

“How can people be so low?“ That is the question the Sunbury father of critically ill twin boys asked when he discovered his car was stolen from outside the Royal Children’s Hospital.

A thrilling grand final ended in a devastating two-point defeat for Sunbury Lions as Redan captured the Ballarat Football League premiership in an epic struggle on Saturday.

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The timeless art of connecting Residents of Melbourne’s north-west are among those featured in a new book, The Art of Lockdown, revealing how the Ukrainian community used art and culture to connect and maintain wellbeing during the COVID-19 lockdowns. Project co-ordinators Chrestyna Kmetj and Natalia Moravski said the idea grew like wildfire via The Art of Lockdown Facebook group and virtual exhibition, quickly going international. Below, some of our local residents explain the meanings behind their contributions.

Irene Karaszkewycz, Doreen I decided to embroider during COVID as it was a way of keeping positive and calm. It also became a period to reflect on the past and engage with the future.

Symon Herczaniwski, Caroline Springs The original idea of the artwork was to have two colours combine in a sort of conflict. The artwork doesn’t have a meaning – people are free to come up with what they think the meaning or inspiration of the artwork is.

Maru Jarockyj, Sunbury The prolonged lockdown brought with it moments of mental anguish, fears for the war in Ukraine, spiritual reflection and psychological agony. The anguish and the agony landed on the canvas in blood red and fiery yellow shapes around an iconic father image: hands pierced with red suffering dripping onto the yellow Ukrainian tridents. Hope extinguishes fear and the yellow cross promises a resurrection, a new era, a new post-COVID renaissance.

Genia Husiak, Altona Meadows During lockdown in Melbourne 2020, I used the opportunity to complete some of my embroidery projects. Drawing on my Ukrainian background, I completed a table runner in a traditional colourful cross stitch.

Osija Anolak, Gisborne

Ivanna Yarish-Figurek, Wyndham

Andrij-Lev, 10, from Mother of God Primary School, Ardeer

To break the monotony of the days during lockdown, I decided to do some art. Christmas always evokes wonderful memories of a carefree childhood, joy, comfort and family unity, so I chose Christmas decorations. When I saw the exhibition, Art of Lockdown, I decided to join it and unite myself with the Ukrainian community in Australia.

I sometimes draw whatever comes into my mind.

Sometimes, I don’t know what to draw and then I just sit next to the paper for hours doing nothing. A lion is actually my favourite animal because my name actually has ‘lion’ in it (Lev). At the moment we are doing homeschooling. It was a little bit more difficult because there was only my siblings to play with, no one else.

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COVID lockdown in 2020 awarded me the time to focus on creating a quilt that would represent my thoughts of women and the important role they play in society. I have never done any quilting before, so the task seemed daunting. The double wedding ring design is traditionally made by mothers and grandmothers for their children and given as gifts on their wedding day or anniversaries. It is a complex pattern as it has a lot of moving parts and was quite frustrating to assemble. Once this quilt was complete, I felt inspired to keep creating, so by the start of 2021 I had completed eight unique quilts for my family and close friends.

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Wicking garden workshop Learn how to make a wicking garden bed system in a raised container. Come along to Sunbury Community Garden on Saturday, October 30, 10am-1pm, to learn how to turn a raised fruit crate into a water saving wicking system. Bring your gardening gloves, enthusiasm and desire to learn. This event is free but a light lunch and tea or coffee will be provided for registered participants.

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The Traveling Wilburys The songs of the famous Traveling Wilburys will be reimagined by Australian musicians. Presented by Melbourne Creative Music Company, the show will breathe new life into some of the favourite songs of the supergroup. This event will be held at the Kyneton Town Hall, 7.30-9.30pm on Friday, October 1. Cost: $69 or $65 for seniors, concessions and students.

■ 1300 888 802

Cricket at Rupertswood Come and play cricket at Rupertswood this season, with junior players wanted from under-11’s to under-17’s. Registration days will be held from 9am-noon on Saturday, October 9 and Sunday, October 10, at 1 Macedon Street Sunbury.

■ www.rupertswoodcc.org.au

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Birds of a feather A new quarterly luncheon open to adults who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender or intersex. The guest speaker is Christine Nixon and there is music from jazz musician Stephen Fewell. Friday, September 17, noon-2pm at the Shamrock Hotel, Kyneton.

■ 5421 1666 or belinda.brain@scchc.org.au

flowers, the phenomenon of their explosive colour, and how they make you feel happy. Available for viewing until Sunday, November 21.

■ https://theexhibit.io/exhibition/ability-tomake-by-louise-damico

Book week Life and Fork Cooking School Sign up for this hands-on cooking class to discover the techniques of how to prepare a three course Italian meal. This master class is run by Life and Fork Cooking School in Woodend and will take place on Saturday, September 18 from 10am. Tickets are $95 and bookings are essential.

■ 0458 440 733

Young readers are being encouraged to be book critics as part of the CBCA Book of the Year awards. Readers can download the Beanstack app and earn badges for writing a review of the one of six shortlisted titles in the ’2021 CBCA Book of the Year Awards: Younger Readers’ category. Entries go into the draw to win a $30 book voucher. The challenge runs until September 30.

■ https://www.beanstack.com/

The Zonta Club of Melton meets on the first Monday of each month at Melton Country Club, Reserve Road, Melton.

■ Suzanne, 0417 512 420

who book in will receive their own packet of bee friendly plant seeds. This is a free workshop offered through the Iramoo Community Centre.

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Mahjong group

Goal setting for seniors

Interested in learning to play Mahjong?

U3A Melton has a group who play on Tuesdays at 10am.

■ u3amelton.com or 0419 563 016 Melton South Community Centre offers a number of first aid courses for people wanting to learn or renew these valuable skills. One-day classes are held on Saturdays throughout the year.

■ 9747 8576

EdConnect Australia, with support from Wyndham council, will run a free lunch and goal setting strategies workshop for seniors, which will cover using open-ended questions to elicit goals from young people or students and other topics, on Wednesday, October 20, 10am – 1.30pm at The Grange Community Centre, 260-280 Hogans Road, Hoppers Crossing.

■ https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/lunchand-learn-about-goal-setting-strategiestickets-164272773287

Zonta club meets

First aid courses

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.

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Melton Probus Club

Additional needs support

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 are welcome.

■ Don, 0409 191 580

The Melton Probus Club meets on the first Tuesday of each month at the Melton Dart Club, 63A Reserve Road, from 9.45am.

New members and visitors are most welcome.

■ 9746 0271

Garden club

Adult learning month

Fibro/CFS Support

MyTime at Tweddle Newport is a peer support group for parents and carers of children with additional needs. The group meets each Friday at 10am during term three in the community room at Newport Gardens Early Years Centre, 51 Maddox Road, Newport.

■ kim.mace@tweddle.org.au

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

Brimbank council is running a range of different online sessions throughout September. The sessions include money skills and staying safe online, managing your money, practicing your English online and getting started with E-resources.

■ https://www.brimbank.vic.gov.au/events

Expressions of interest to start a Fibromyalgia and CFS Support Group in Manor Lakes and surrounding areas.

Connect with real people and share information, experiences, problems and solutions.

■ wyndham.fibrogroup@gmail.com

Singing group

MS volunteers

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

The Multiple Sclerosis Community Visitors Scheme is seeking female Maltese and Italian volunteers to make a weekly visit to aged care residents in Altona Meadows and Point Cook.

■ Sue, 9845 2744 or volunteer@ms.org.au

Senior citizens club Senior citizens are welcome to visit the Sunbury Senior Citizens’ Club on Mondays and Fridays, from 10am-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

Solo exhibition Hume-based artist Louise D’Amico’s debut solo exhibition is available now to view as an online exhibition exploring the theme of

Diabetes support group The Westgate diabetes support group meets on the first Tuesday of every month at the Altona Bowling Club at 10am.

■ Elaine, 0415 030 996

Free computer workshops

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

■ 9747 8576

Williamstown Community and Education Centre is running free computer workshops on 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

Hobsons Bay band Beekeeping session Wanting to learn more about bee keeping?

Join Carmel from CMG Honeybee as she chats to you in an online session about starting your own beehive on Wednesday, September 15 at 10am. All participants

The Hobsons Bay City Band is seeking musicians to join the community band.

Rehearsals are held every Monday evening from 7.30pm at Newport Lakes Primary School, Elizabeth Street, Newport.

■ Roger Lewis, hbcityband@gmail.com

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Valentine’s at Hanging Rock

Celebrate Valentine’s Day under the stars at Hanging Rock with a special movie screening of Peter Weir’s 1975 film, Picnic at Hanging Rock.

The film, which is the 1967 novel by an adaption of the same name

by Joan Lindsay, revolves around the disappearance of several schoolgirls and their teacher during a Rock on Valentine’s picnic to Hanging Day Moviegoers are encour in 1900. aged to bring their own picnic for dinner, a chair, rug and a blanket and get cosy as the drama mystery film is screen ing.

For a bit of fun, come classic 1900’s costum dressed in a The film night is on e.

Saturday, February 13 from 7pm at Hangin g Rock, 139 South Rock Road, Woodend.

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PUZZLES No. 046

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Kennedy William Gordy, better known as Rockwell, had a hit in 1984 with what song?

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By Ewan Kennedy, Marque Motoring Peugeot 2008 GT Sport is a small-medium SUV that leans in the direction of medium.

The 2008 designation (which Peugeot prefers to call two-thousand eight rather than two double-oh eight) means that it’s an SUV rather than a tall hatchback.

It’s not a GT or a Sport in the true sense of these labels, but it does have slightly firmer suspension and a different steering feel that will appeal to those who like to drive.

Styling The French are seemingly incapable of designing a car that doesn’t look great. The front is large and expansive, the window lines swoop up beautifully as they pass the centre of the rear doors. The wheel arches are large and carry black lips to emphasise that it’s an SUV. There are large scallops in the doors themselves. A black panel all the way across the rear carries large lights, and the roof extends beyond the glass top and sides to give a sort of spoiler look. The door mirrors also get the black treatment and there are GT badges at their rear support them to let the person sitting beside you at a red light know what you’re driving.

As we said, ery French, and all we showed our test car liked it.

screen is clear and reasonably easy to use. Our preference is always a vertical screen because you can see much more without the need to scroll, but the Peugeot does work better than most. There’s Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smart phone mirroring, as well as DAB+ radio and satellite navigation.

The wireless charging tray is handy as it saves having cables taking up space in the centre console area.

Interior Classed a five-seater - though we would call it a four-plus-one - rear area is as attractive as the rest of the car. As is the norm in cars of this size those in the front might have to give up some legroom to make better space for tall travellers back there.

The boot has a volume of 434 litres with all seats in use, and 1467 litres with the 60:40 rear seats both folded down. However, they don’t fold flat so our dog’s bed couldn’t be used there.

There’s a slim out-of-sight area below the floor.

Infotainment The large 10-inch horizontal infotainment

AT A GLANCE MODEL RANGE 2008 Allure: $34,990 2008 GT: $43,990 2008 GT Sport: $43,990

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

Engines / transmissions Power in the Sport comes from a high-tech 1.2-litre turbo-petrol three-cylinder engine is 114kW at 5500rpm and 240Nm at 1750 revs. It’s mated to a six-speed automatic transmission driving the front wheels.

Safety The Peugeot 2008 has a five-star safety rating.

It has six airbags; driver and front passenger front and side and curtains. There are IsoFix child seat fittings for the outboard rear seats Other passive safety features are tyre pressure sensors, and seatbelt not fastened alerts.

Driving Ahh, the quirky French! The Peugeot digital instrument cluster sits on the top of the dashboard. You look over the top of the small steering wheel to see the instruments. I’m tall and like to sit high in a car so could see the instruments, others who drove it had their vision almost blotted out.

There’s just a hint of front-wheel-drive torque steer if you really blast it off the line in a traffic light grand prix. Okay, I’m not as young as I once was, but still enjoy driving like this …

There’s a sedate feel in the cabin during

normal driving that almost feels like you’re in a larger car, even a prestige car at times. The French do like their comfort and this shows up beautifully. That’s despite the slightly sporty set up in the suspension.

On the open road with twisty bits, it handles nicely and give feedback through the steering wheel. On motorways its smooth and almost silent, bump-thump is felt through some joints in other ones it’s fine.

The little 1.2-litre engine is willing enough and chats nicely to the eight-speed auto to make sure it’s in the right gear for the time.

Peugeot 2008 Sport GT has a five-year/ unlimited-distance warranty.

Servicing is required every 12 months or 15,000km, whichever comes first. Under Peugeot’s Service Price Promise, the 2008 GT Sport will cost $2466 for the first five years/75,000km.

Summing up Want to get away from the serious German and somewhat classy British sporty SUVs? Then the very French Peugeot 2008 should sit at the top of your shopping list.

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Western United will have a W-League team in 2022-23. (Supplied)

United realises W-League dream

By Tara Murray For a young club, Western United has some big dreams.

About to start its third A-League season, the club has been busy in the background to ensure there is a platform from the ground up for both males and females in the western suburbs.

The next stage in the development is on track, with the club to field a W-League side from the 2022-23 season.

The club had been vocal about its desire to add a top league women’s side, having formed a partnership with National Premier League Women’s side Calder United, and recently setting up a female development squad.

The announcement of United’s W-League side was exactly what Adriana and Melissa Taranto wanted to hear.

The twins have been in the Victorian system for a number of years, signing with Melbourne Victory when they were 15.

While they have not been part of a W-League club the past couple of years, they said the announcement of a new club in Melbourne’s west was exciting.

Both have their sights focused on a spot in United’s inaugural squad.

“It is so exciting,” said Adriana. “Especially after the last few years we’ve had with soccer.

“In the past two years we’ve played 10 games of soccer due to the lockdown.

“It’s so exciting for Victoria and across Australia as it gives so many young girls the opportunity.”

Mel added: “It’s good news for everyone”.

The duo, who play for Calder United, are both part of Western United’s development squad and say the work the club has done with the squad and Calder United has been amazing.

The 22-year-olds believe they are now ready for a real crack at the W-League after struggling a bit while at Melbourne Victory.

“We’ve grown up a lot since then,” said Adriana. “We were like deers in the headlights and I admit I don’t think I handled it well. We were still young and playing against the likes of Sam Kerr.”

Above: The first development squad session.

Left: Western United is focusing on women’s football. (Pictures: Supplied)

Mel said that experience showed through at the one development squad session they had, where they felt a lot more comfortable than some of the younger girls.

Western United’s head of female football, Amanda Stella, said she didn’t imagine that there would be a W-League team in Melbourne’s west so soon.

Stella came on board at Western United last year after the club formed a relationship with Calder United, of which she is president.

“I thought maybe in the long-term future we would see a side,” she said.

“I think it’s because of Western United’s commitment to the female game, females in general, they’ve fast tracked this in our community.

“The investment, the publicity and the opportunity they have already given to players

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of the west, players of Calder, is amazing and that hasn’t been done before.”

Stella said there had been a lot of work done behind the scenes in a short period of time to get the club ready for a W-League side.

She said the club had been aiming to have a side for the upcoming season, but in hindsight, with the COVID-19 pandemic, an extra 12 months to get the team ready isn’t a bad thing.

“It’s very exciting, it’s been challenging the last few months,” she said.

“For Western United, it’s an amazing achievement. It’s a young club and they’ve been very much wanting to get a W-League licence since they started.

“We’ve started the development squad, but we only got one session in before we went into lockdown.

“The minute we can get that back up and

running we will, that group of girls will hopefully travel a little bit with the A-League team and play some friendlies try and get in some games.

“We have a good pool of girls to choose from for our first W-League team.”

Stella said United’s aim was to give young players in Melbourne – and particularly in Melbourne’s west–- the opportunity to shine at a higher level.

She said with limited spots to play W-League in Victoria, many players were leaving to play interstate.

“We’re going to start new and we’re going to invest in youth as we know where the long-term success will come from,“ she said.

“We’re not going to sign 10 ready-made champions. It’s about home grown talent and I have always argued that they could challenge anyone.

“For young girls from the west, there’s a W-league team that will be part of their community.

For the Taranto twins, the next 12 months will be a big.

“We will keep working hard and move forward with Calder United with their season first,” they said. “We’ll do what we can for them and get as fit as possible and hopefully get into the W-League squad.

“We’re just excited to get out there and play.”

Bombers’ season ends with unfinished business Riddell will have to wait until next year to chase its premiership dream, following the announcement that the Riddell District Netball League season will be scrapped without finals.

The Bombers were flying high before lockdown restrictions put a stop to community sport, sitting atop the ladder with eight wins and two losses.

Riddell coach Adam Boldiston said it was disappointing for the club not to be able to get closure on the promising season.

“It’s frustrating for every team in the league, it’s just an unfortunate way for the season to finish,” Boldiston said.

“We did hold on to a small glimmer of hope that we might be able to go straight into finals.

It’s a hollow feeling thinking about what could have been and not being able to take control.

“It feels like we’ve got unfinished business.”

After losing their first match of the season, the Bombers were able to string together eight consecutive wins to lodge their place in the

top four. Their forward half fire power was too much for most sides as they held the highest goal tally (540) and percentage (152.5) through 10 matches.

Reflecting on the season, Boldiston said “it wasn’t all doom and gloom”.

“There were times when we were limited in the players we could put out on the court, so that meant we found a lot of new promising combinations,” he said.

“We had players coming in and out with state league commitments, but I was confident we would be able to keep building.”

Boldiston said the mixture of experienced and younger players was crucial.

“That has always been the key, they [experienced players] impart their knowledge on the other players,” he said. “Kirby Elliott really flourished down the defensive end. In fact across both defensive positions and wing defence she was quite dominant.

“Ellen Close really matured as a player and

took the leadership role in the attacking end.

She started to shoot some really awesome goals and was playing with some real confidence.

“Probably the stand out game was beating Wallan. We really asserted our dominance on the competition, and I think the rest of the league was starting to take note.”

The Bombers cruised home in that round seven contest, crushing Wallan 60-32.

Wallan would have the last laugh however, pipping the Bombers 46-41 in the last match of the season in July.

Boldiston said the league will arrive at a decision soon as to whether teams at the top of each division will be awarded the title of premier or minor premiers.

“In the limbo of COVID-19 we did online pilates sessions and the vibe was really good, so I feel confident we’ll have our full complement of players back next season,” he said.

“I’m pretty sure the girls are super keen to win a premiership together.”

Riddell coach Adam Boldiston was full of praise for Kirby Elliott’s season in defense.

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Roos appoint Ryan Pretty as new coach

Lancefield Cricket Club’s senior women’s side after their grand final win last season.

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Women’s cricket booms

By Oliver Lees Lancefield Cricket Club’s women’s program is going from strength to strength, with the club planning to add another junior and senior women’s team for the upcoming Gisborne District Cricket Association season.

Despite the club only establishing a dedicated women’s team three years ago, Emily Consiglio has been involved in the club in one shape or form for the past 17 years.

Now serving as the captain of the senior women’s team and as coach of the junior girls, the 23-year-old said it’s been exciting to see the club evolve over the years.

“I first filled in for my brother’s team when I was six-years-old, I guess it was a bit of a different game back then,” she said.

“I played right through juniors and left for a little bit to play at a higher level, before coming back a year later and then played juniors until I was 18. It was pretty funny because I was

driving some of the junior boys to games and then padding up with them.

“It was very rare to see another girl on the field in those days.”

Consiglio said she first approached the club with the idea of starting up a women’s side four years ago.

“I said ‘hey, here’s a crazy idea, I want to start an all female side’,” Consiglio said.

“And they said it was a great idea, and they’d be happy to help me make it happen.”

Consiglio then set about making sure she had the numbers to fill a side. By sending out messages to women in the area, she was able to put together enough to get the ball rolling, with about 50 per cent playing cricket for the first time. Lancefield played their first season in the North West Metropolitan Cricket Association before moving to the GDCA last season, where the club went on to beat Sunbury for the premiership.

The Tigers went 6-135 in the 20 over innings,

which proved too large a tally to chase for Sunbury which could only muster 2-96.

The GDCA had a total of four teams in the competition last season, with that number expected to grow to six with the inclusion of a second Lancefield side and Macedon entering their own side.

“The best thing is, there isn’t a divide between the men’s and women’s at our club, we’re united,” Consiglio said.

“Now I feel like I’m just playing for myself, but I’m giving these girls a pathway too.

“I would just really encourage anyone to come and see what it’s like and get involved.

Don’t just make an assumption, there’s always a position out there for everybody and at the end of the day we’re just there for a good time.”

The Tigers are hoping to hold a registration day in late September, or as soon as lockdown restrictions permit.

To contact the club, visit: facebook.com/ LancefieldCricketClubInc

Sunbury has appointed Ryan Pretty as coach in its first season in the Gisborne District Association’s top flight McIntyre Cup. Pretty will take on the role with plenty of cricket experience under his belt, including a spell as coach for the 2016-17 season when the club was still known as the Ashfield Cricket Club.

Kangaroos president Shane Woolley said the club was lucky to have such a gifted player lead it.

“Ryan’s much-loved at Sunbury, not just as a player but a personality,” he said.

“Our focus this year is to start rebuilding from going down to one side, and we’re still confident we’ll be nominating two sides this season with some young boys joining the club.

“We’ve got a number of 18 and 19 year olds that have an association with the football club who will be coming to play cricket. That’s exactly the line we want to go down, to be in a potential to tap into all those young players.

“Ryan’s going to bring a wealth of knowledge and build their confidence up to help us retain our spot in this division.”

In July, Star Weekly reported that the GDCA would be changing its structure to allow an additional three sides into the premier McIntyre Cup. The Kangaroos, who finished the season in second place, will join Rupertswood and Wallan as the new additions.

Woolley said moving up a grade will certainly be a challenge, but one they’re looking forward to facing.

“We know we’re going to feel a little slapped around,” he said.

“There are very good and very strong sides in this league. But we owe it to our young players to give them an opportunity to play at the highest level and find their true potential.”

The Kangaroos are also awaiting a renovation to their facilities, with works on their social and club rooms delayed due to COVID-19 restrictions.

Woolley said the club will organise a registration date when restrictions allow.

For more information, contact Woolley on: 0447 267 777.

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