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Whittlesea pooches have two new off-leash areas to explore. Whittlesea council recently opened the dog off-leash areas at Lyndarum Wetlands in Epping and Creek Park in Mernda, which are complete with new surfaces, furniture and fully-fenced ’quiet dog’ zones. Fine gravel surfaces have been installed for high-use areas and more seats have been added for residents to take a break while supervising their furry friends. Other features include drinking fountains and fresh landscaping. Mernda resident Rebecca Rinaldi and her pooch Simba couldn’t wait to explore the upgraded dog off-leash area in Mernda. “It’s great to have a place close by where Simba can stretch his legs and interact with other friendly dogs,” Mrs Rinaldi said. “It’s a great way for both of us to get some exercise.” The dog off-leash area at Lyndarum Wetlands is on Manor House Drive and the Creek Park dog off-leash area is on the corner of Plenty Road and Mernda Village Drive. Details: www.whittlesea. vic.gov.au/dogoffleash

Call to change Aust Day By Oliver Lees Hume councillor Jack Medcraft has proposed the council no longer participate in Australia Day celebrations on January 26, describing it as a “sad day” for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. At a council meeting last week, Cr Medcraft suggested that Hume council consult with its Reconciliation Action Group Working Group (RAPWG) and the Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung Culture Heritage Aboriginal Corporation to identify a more inclusive date of celebration. Cr Medcraft also proposed that council write to Prime Minister Scott Morrison to advocate for the changing of the January 26 holiday nationally.

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January 26 first became a public holiday for all states and territories in 1994. The date recognises the landing of the First Fleet in 1788 and the raising of the Union Flag at Sydney Cove. In recent years, the celebration of the date has become a point of contention, with First Nations organisations such as Common Ground naming the holiday ‘Invasion Day’, as it marks the beginning of the United Kingdom’s colonial presence in Australia. Cr Medcraft said a new date would help foster unity across the country. “Basically, it’s a division day,” Cr Medcraft said. “I’d like to put it out there that Hume is recognising that the day might not be

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“It’s a great move, and it’s something the community should be discussing,” he said. Darebin and Moreland councils are among a number of local governments across Australia that have resolved to distance themselves from the January celebration. Cr Naim Kurt, who is the current representative to council’s RAPWG, said he supported Cr Medcraft’s suggestion. “Australia Day does cause a lot of hurt for our Indigenous and First Nations peoples and I think society is moving in the direction of recognizing that,” Cr Kurt said. A majority of Hume’s councillors decided to suspend a decision on Cr Medcraft’s motion as they await a briefing from the RAPWG on the issue.

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Infrastructure lags in the north Whittlesea and Hume’s rapid population growth will outpace the capacity of community facilities in the near future, according to a new report by the state’s independent infrastructure advisory body. Infrastructure Victoria’s ‘Social infrastructure in Melbourne’s growth areas’ study has found Whittlesea and Hume are among seven growth areas where government’s need to boost spending to stop residents being left behind. Infrastructure Victoria chief executive Michel Masson said Whittlesea and Hume will each need a new library in the next five years, while a new aquatic and recreation centre (ARC) will be needed in Whittlesea during the same time period. Mr Masson said Hume should begin

planning “immediately” for the timely delivery of a new aquatic centre. “Rapid urban expansion means social infrastructure has failed to keep pace with population increases in the new growth areas of Melton, Cardinia, Casey, Hume, Mitchell, Whittlesea and Wyndham,” he said. “It’s not enough to just plan and build housing in greenfield suburbs, all levels of government need to better integrate social infrastructure so that everyone has access to similar services, regardless of postcode.” According to the report, the seven growth areas are projected to be home to over 930,000 more people by 2036. Already, Hume and Whittlesea are each larger than both the Cities of Ballarat and Bendigo, the report stated.

In a submission to Victoria’s draft 30-year infrastructure strategy, Whittlesea council highlighted the challenges of providing social infrastructure in growth areas. The council said the suburbs of Mernda and Doreen, which are 20 years old and have a population of about 50,000 people, were without an aquatic centre. The nearest regional facilities are seven kilometres away in Mill Park, the council said. “A community hub including a library and sports hub including an aquatic facility and indoor high ball courts have been long planned for and land secured for these uses. However, demand exists for both facilities to be delivered at a similar point in time creating a significant delivery and funding challenge,” the submission said.

Hume council planning and development director Michael Sharp said new aquatic and library facilities will be needed in the municipality’s north, adding that council was working to confirm the location and timing of these facilities. “We seek to ensure the timely delivery of all council infrastructure in these communities but the growth that Hume has experienced, and will continue to experience, relies on support from other levels of government, developers and the private sector,” he said. “While council is able to deliver certain types of infrastructure, it also acknowledges that one tier of government cannot deliver every service our growing community needs on its own.”

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Revamped kinder to open 2022 The next generation of budding learners are set to start their preschool journey when the redeveloped McLeans Road Kindergarten opens its doors in January. The Bundoora kindergarten has been redeveloped by Whittlesea council, replacing the former single-room kindergarten with a state-of-the-art two-room facility, providing interactive and engaging learning opportunities for its young pupils alongside a

modern outdoor play area. Kids First early years general manager Di Earp is looking forward to welcoming families to the redeveloped McLeans Road Kindergarten in the new year. “The new building is a wonderful addition to the area,” Ms Earp said. “The kindergarten backs onto the playground, so it’ll be a great opportunity for excursions. “Our teachers at McLeans Road Kindergarten

are community-focused and will provide innovative programs based on children’s interests.” Orientation sessions will be held at McLeans Road Kindergarten later this year (restrictions permitting) to help children become familiar with the centre. Three and four-year-old kindergarten applications are now open. Details: whittlesea. vic.gov.au/kinder.

Whittlesea and Hume residents will be able to move freely around metropolitan Melbourne from Friday, with the city’s sixth lockdown set to end on Thursday night. On Sunday, Premier Daniel Andrews announced that the lockdown would end at 11.59pm on Thursday, when 70 per cent of eligible Victorians are expected to be fully vaccinated. The five reasons to leave home and curfew will be removed, as will the 15-kilometres travel radius. Mr Andrews announced a number of changes to the state’s original roadmap out of lockdown, including the return of indoor dining at restaurants for up to 20 patrons. The return to school plan has also been brought forward, with students in years 5,6, 7, 10 and 11 joining preps and year 1, 2 and 12 students onsite from Friday. The biggest change was the announcement that people can now visit other people’s homes. This was not expected until the 80 per cent vaccination target was met. Up to 10 people (including dependents) per day will be able to visit homes in both regional and metropolitan Melbourne. It is highly recommended that people over the age of 12 be fully vaccinated before visiting homes. The announcement comes despite the number of new COVID-19 cases remaining high. The Department of Health announced 1903 locally acquired cases on Monday from 69,823 tests.

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New community centre Wollert residents will soon have a modern new space to meet, socialise and access essential services, with a new community centre on De Rossi Boulevard to open in January. The state-of-the-art Wollert East Community Centre will support the booming population in the municipality’s north, according to council, and will include a purpose-built three-room kindergarten, two fully-equipped maternal and child health consulting suites, a spacious community hall for hire and a landscaped outdoor area. The centre also includes sustainable features such as an e-water unit for chemical-free cleaning, solar panels and large skylights, council said, Chair administrator Lydia Wilson said council is eager to welcome residents into the

centre in the new year. “With almost 15,000 new residents expected to move into Wollert and Epping North in the next five years, it’s so exciting to have this wonderful space to support our growing community,” Ms Wilson said. The community centre in Wollert East is a partnership between the City of Whittlesea and the Victorian School Building Authority. The Victorian government is providing $2.75 million towards the development located next to Wollert Primary School, which is also set to open in 2022. Locating early childhood services adjacent to the school will help local children transition from preschool to school and reduce the number of drop-offs for parents, council said.

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New panel to drive investment By Laura Michell Business, tourism and education leaders from across Whittlesea have joined with council to form the municipality’s inaugural Business Advisory Panel. The panel comprises representatives from the city’s agriculture, tourism, education, trade, resource recovery and manufacturing sectors. It will be chaired by Melbourne Market Authority commercial and business development general manager David Power. The council hopes the panel will help drive

investment, employment and education opportunities in the municipality and help it to better understand the challenges facing local businesses. Council administrator Chris Eddy said the business operators appointed to the panel would bring a broad range of views, experiences and ideas to support the community’s strong economy initiatives. “The cultural and geographic diversity of the new panel members will enable council to gather and use insights about challenges and opportunities businesses and industries are

facing right across the municipality,” Mr Eddy said. “It will also enable us to collect and implement feedback about the impact of local, state and federal policies and programs. “We’re really pleased to welcome representatives from our key industries, including agriculture, tourism, education, wholesale trade, resource recovery and advanced manufacturing.” Mr Eddy, who will be part of the panel alongside chair administrator Lydia Wilson and council officers, said council also hoped

to establish an addition chamber of commerce style group for small and micro businesses next year. A representative from that group will be invited to join the Business Advisory Panel. “In the short term though, council is looking forward to collaborating with the panel members to continue building upon our vision to grow key industries, support business innovation and facilitate employment and educational opportunities for our community,” he said. The panel will hold its first meeting later this month.

Youth concerns raised Budding young parliamentarians from the City of Whittlesea got a taste of the real deal through YMCA Victoria’s Youth Parliament program during the recent school holidays. Young locals Annie, Jasmine, Victoria, Monica, Nina and Anna took part in the youth parliament program, which provides 16-to-25-year-olds with an opportunity to have their voices heard by the state government. The City of Whittlesea team participated on behalf of the council and sponsored a bill aimed at improving accessibility in public transport, according to council administrator Peita Duncan. Ms Duncan said the bill was “overwhelmingly supported” by the youth parliament in the Legislative Assembly. “The Improved Accessibility in Public Transport Bill is an act to improve access to trains, stations and services, with a particular attention to the barriers faced by people with a disability,” she said.

Bills passed by the youth parliament and given the assent of the youth governor are passed onto the state government for consideration, with more than 30 pieces of state legislation originating there in the program’s 35-year history. Mernda’s Annie, 18, said taking part in the youth parliament program was an amazing experience. Annie is also a member of Whittlesea council’s youth advisory committee. “The bill was the first and only bill in this year’s youth parliament to pass unanimously, which is incredibly exciting,” she said. “The youth parliament program gave me a chance to put my current skill set to use, expand my knowledge, meet like-minded young people, and find a collaborative resource to continue to grow after the program finished.” The program is traditionally run in the chambers of State Parliament but was held virtually this year.

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Annie, who is a member of City of Whittlesea’s Youth Advisory Committee, took part in the YMCA Youth Parliament Program. (Supplied)

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Mum’s call for ‘destination’ park By Laura Michell A Campbellfield mother has launched a petition calling for a water play park to be built in Hume. Amira Rajab launched the petition early this month in the hope of convincing council to build a splash park, similar to the one at Wallan’s Community Bank Adventure Playground. She believes Jack Roper Reserve in Broadmeadows would be an ideal location. The petition has been signed by more than 1000 people so far.

Ms Rajab said Hume was lacking a decent playground. “I’m always taking my kids out of Hume to play at a decent playground,” she said. “[We need] a simple water park; a bit of plumbing, sprinklers – nothing fancy – just something for our kids. “In this day and age, we want to encourage our kids to go outdoors. You don’t want them to be bored after one slide and want to go home.“ Her campaign has the backing of Hume councillor Naim Kurt who has casked ouncil

officers to identify playgrounds that could be upgraded to become a “destination” park with themed playgrounds and other features like water play spaces. Speaking at last week’s council meeting, Cr Kurt urged council to create “higher level playgrounds” as part of its review of its open space strategy. “I know many people are travelling to Wallan and Donnybrook, and even the eastern suburbs to enjoy their parks,” he said. “We have got a real lack of higher level playgrounds to match what is being delivered

by developers in growth areas.” Cr Karen Sherry said there was potential for a water play area in the Town Park or at the Broadmeadows leisure centre. Cr Chris Hollow suggested council create destination parks around cafes to boost employment and tourism opportunities. He said council should aspire to build a park like the one in Wallan. “Let’s build something that is going to attract people into our municipality.” To sign the petition, visit: https://bit. ly/3BJNLOO

Grants help wellbeing Two Whittlesea organisations are among recipients of Australia Post’s 2021 community grants. Whittlesea Community Connections and Whittlesea Womenhood Association were two of 76 recipients across the country to be given grants of up to $10,000 for projects aimed at connecting individuals and communities to improve mental health and wellbeing. Whittlesea Community Connections was awarded a grant of $10,000 to fund its project – For The Whole Community – a neighbourhood olive harvest celebration for community connection and informal support network creation. The project will aim to promote positive mental health and wellbeing, including access to information, services and community pathways. Whittlesea Womenhood Association was awarded a grant of $2000 to fund its Women’s Tea Time project.

The project will be a monthly morning tea program that will aim to connect local women and educate them about ways to look after their mental health, connect them to services and expand their social support networks. Australia Post head of community Nicky Tracey said she was delighted to support projects that would make a real difference to the health and wellbeing of the community. “This has been another challenging year for many Australians, and we know that when we connect with others, we feel better, which is why the community grants program is so important – helping communities build better connections and mental wellbeing,” she said. Michaela Meade The Whittlesea Womenhood Association president Niharika Dawar, volunteer Saba Fahad and vice president Sanaz Nasirpur. (Damjan Janevski) 248109_01

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Boost for youth mental health Young people living in the City of Whittlesea will have easier access to mental health care, following the opening of a new headspace service in Mill Park. The headspace service, run by Mind Australia, will operate from the City of Whittlesea’s EDGE Youth Services at Westfield Plenty Valley three days per week, from Tuesday to Thursday. Services available at headspace Plenty Valley include support for mental health and wellbeing, physical and sexual health, alcohol and other drug and work and study.

Chief executive Jason Trethowan said the opening of the Plenty Valley headspace site comes at a time of increased need for young people. “The opening of headspace Plenty Valley gives more young people in Melbourne’s outer north access to the supports they need, closer to home,” Mr Trethowan said. “Never has it been more important to support young people so they can stay strong and feel optimistic during tough times.” Funded by the Australian government via the Eastern Melbourne Primary Health Network

(EMPHN), the service will continue to offer telehealth appointments for the community and shift to in-person appointments as soon as restrictions allow. EMPHN chief executive Janine Wilson says the new centre will provide the growing population of northern Melbourne a much needed option for their mental and physical wellbeing. “The growth in housing and infrastructure in this northern part of Melbourne over the last decade has been enormous, and with it has come thousands of families and young people,”

she said. “I’m delighted that headspace Plenty Valley at the EDGE will provide dedicated support to young people. While it has commenced operating via telehealth in compliance with current restrictions, I know the Mind Australia team are ready to transition straight to in-person appointments as soon as they are able.” Plenty Valley headspace is located next to the NAB branch at Westfield, an eight minute walk to South Morang train station and with direct access to the 382, 387 and 901 bus routes.

Greening Whittlesea Rural landowners in Whittlesea who are looking to undertake work on their land to help improve the native environment and boost habitat for local wildlife are being encouraged to apply for an environmental works grant. The council-run program, now into its 21st year, provides a financial incentive for property owners on two hectares or more to create sustainable land management practices that protect and enhance the land and wildlife. Whittlesea council chair administrator Lydia Wilson said that a large proportion of the city’s native vegetation is found on private land and these grants provide support to our local landowners to manage and care for the vegetation. “Our annual environmental works grants are a fantastic opportunity for rural landowners to do some work on their property that will not only enhance their property, but also provide environmental benefits,” Ms Wilson said. “This might include fencing off areas to

protect the vegetation from livestock or other animals, planting new trees and shrubs or creating nest boxes for the local wildlife.” Eden Park resident Norm Dinnage has used grant funding in recent years to replant native vegetation along the creek easement on his property. “We’ve since noticed an increase in wildlife on the property, including more frogs in the creek, wombats and even an echidna. We’re hoping to add some nest boxes this year to attract more birdlife,“ he said. Landowners on two hectares or more can apply for a grant of up to $1500 and can apply in consecutive years, provided that previous projects are completed prior to a new application being submitted. Applications close November 30. Details: whittlesea.vic.gov.au/grants Norm, Yvonne and Travis among some newly planted trees. (Supplied)

Full weekend ramp closures on the M80 Upgrade We’ll be closing the M80 Ring Road Altona-bound ramp to the Hume Freeway for a full weekend from 9pm, Friday 22 October to 5am, Monday 25 October. The Sydney Road Greensborough-bound entry ramp will also be closed throughout this time so that we can install drainage. Detours will be in place via Mahoneys Road, Edgars Road, Cooper Street and the Hume Highway. We encourage you to plan ahead and allow extra travel time.

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Push to get kids moving By Laura Michell A Greenvale primary school teacher has signed on as a VicHealth community champion in a bid to inspire kids to get moving. Mitch Leyton is one of 14 community champions, which VicHealth says are a diverse group of young people and parents from across the state who are passionate about creating healthier communities. The champions will work with VicHealth as part if its Future Health initiative. The Keelonith Primary School teacher said he wants to encourage children to take part in any type of sport that they enjoy.

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As a youngster, he participated in basketball, tennis and cricket, but these days he is also a fan of yoga. “I know there’s a lot of anxiety around joining a new club or new community, or even when you join a gym, you don’t know what you’re doing,’’ he said. “But there’s so many more ways that we can be physically active.” The $45 million Future Healthy initiative will invest in new programs over three years to support people aged up to 25 to begin to create a healthier future. VicHealth chief executive Sandro Demaio said Future Healthy follows an incredibly challenging 18 months, particularly for young people. “The ongoing impacts of the bushfires,

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coronavirus pandemic and social upheaval have continued to weigh on the mental and physical health and wellbeing of Victoria’s young people” Dr Demaio said. “They have told us that social connection, access to healthy food and having somewhere near home to be active are incredibly important to them – so is having their voices heard.

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“The first phase of Future Healthy is about listening – we’re asking people aged 18-25 and parents and carers to join us in creating the solutions together that will promise a healthier future for all. We’ll be listening and learning as you share with us what we need to do to make happier, healthier living a reality for every young person.”

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‘Failing’ road to be upgraded Yan Yean motorists can look forward to a more comfortable commute, with Whittlesea council set to upgrade Arthurs Creek Road. The road will be reconstructed between Plenty and Recreation roads, providing motorists with a safer and smoother drive, according to council. The upgraded connection will include new asphalt, line marking, repairs to guard rails and much-needed drainage improvements. A report to a recent council meeting said that while the road provides local access at the moment, it will have a “more strategic transport role in the future as a result of the unprecedented development occurring in the Donnybrook and surrounding areas”. The report stated the road pavement is in “poor condition”, with sections of the road continuously failing during the wet season as the road is in a flood basin. Council administrator Peita Duncan said that Arthurs Creek Road was a vital link in the local road network. “Arthurs Creek Road is an important connector road for our growing community in the north of our municipality,” Ms Duncan said. “The upgrade will improve the condition of the road, making it safer for the community.” Arthurs Creek Road, between Plenty Road and Recreation Road, will be closed for six weeks to complete the works. Road detours will be in place throughout the construction period. The upgrade to Arthurs Creek Road is expected to be complete by early next year.

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Riding for a good cause Al Siraat College has thrown its support behind an online cycling challenge that aims to raise money for research into childhood cancers. The Epping school, led by staff member Tanja Kubitza, is taking part in the Great Cycle Challenge throughout October. The annual event asks participants to choose how many kilometres they want to ride and then ask their friends to sponsor them. Since the Great Cycle Challenge started in 2013, over 79,000 riders have raised more than $27 million for the cancer research done in the labs of Children’s Medical Research Institute (CMRI). This year is the ninth time Ms Kubitza has signed up for the challenge. She has raised

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$38,000 over the years with the support of the school community. Ms Kubitza said being away from school during lockdown had been difficult, but she was still able to organise an online event to raise awareness of the challenge and share the story of one of its ambassadors, Lilli, who was diagnosed with cancer earlier this year. Al Siraat pupils created artworks to send to

Lilli. Ms Kubitza hopes the school community will get behind her fundraising. “Everyone is doing it tough during COVID, so we’ll see how it goes,’’ she said. “Reading the stories about the children who are Great Cycle Challenge ambassadors is great motivation for us all. “While we are all struggling in lockdown it is nothing like what children with cancer go through, being isolated all the time. I think it is important we put ourselves in their shoes.’’ Details: https://greatcyclechallenge.com.au/ Al Siraat College’s Tanja Kubitza. (Supplied)

Spotlight on cultural heritage

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Whittlesea community groups keen to showcase and celebrate their cultural heritage with a project or event can apply for a cash boost from council. The next round of the Cultural Heritage Funding Program is now open and offers grants up to $2000 to support projects which showcase and celebrate the diverse cultural heritage of the City of Whittlesea and its residents. Administrator Peita Duncan said the Cultural Heritage Funding Program was a great opportunity for individuals or groups wanting to share their culture with the community. “We’re so lucky to have such a diverse community within the City of Whittlesea. Lockdowns have limited our ability to celebrate the rich culture our city has to offer, which is why the Cultural Heritage Funding Program is especially important this year,” she said. “We’re looking forward to supporting the community with funding to help get brand new cultural events off the ground, as we begin to return to a new COVID normal.” Grant recipient Thurka Kalaichelvan, from the Tamil Women’s Intercultural Organisation, said her group received a grant for their project, Tamil Cultural Heritage Through Generations. Their 2021 event will showcase Tamil language and literature, music, dance and drama, cuisine, sports and martial arts and celebrations through workshops and displays – subject to COVID restrictions. Mrs Kalaichelvan said it would be difficult for the group to hold such a large event without council’s support. Grant applications close November 1. Details: www.whittlesea.vic.gov.au

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Mernda and Wollert residents will have improved access to schools, shops and work, with a new bus route launching later this month. Route 390 will launch on October 31 and will run from Mernda station to Craigieburn station via Wollert. Buses will run every 30 minutes during weekday peak times and at 40 minute intervals at non-peak times and on weekends. The new route connects Mernda to the Craigieburn train line for the first time and will pass close to Mernda Central P-12 College and Gilson College (Mernda campus). The new route was part of a 2018 state election pledge by Labor. At the time, Thomastown MP Bronwyn Halfpenny said the new route would better connect Wollert families with public transport. “For families living in Wollert, this will make a real difference, making it faster and easier to get where they’re going,” she said. The full timetable is now available at www. ptv.vic.gov.au and on the journey planner app.

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Seniors festival kicks on

David Arden has been performing for seniors and elders for more than three decades. (Pictures: Supplied)

By Tara Murray Lockdowns have left many older people feeling left alone and isolated, with activities they once did no longer available. Local groups couldn’t meet up in person, and for some people, the technology world was a step too far. Many haven’t seen their families in weeks, with cuddles and kisses put on hold. While the state gets ready to open up, this year’s Victorian Seniors Festival is putting a smile on the faces of many people. This year’s festival theme of ‘Keep’n On’ recognises the resilience of seniors after a difficult 18 months. The festival aims to connect with some of Victoria’s most loved and celebrated performers and includes performances for seniors who are looking to develop a greater understanding of diversity. The festival wants to remind people to continue to try and live their lives despite the pandemic. This year’s festival is a mixture of in-person and online activities, due to the pandemic. Seniors living in regional Victoria have been able to connect through a range of local, in-person events, while come and try tai chi classes are set down for Keilor, Werribee and Bundoora, if restrictions allow. Those in lockdowns haven’t been forgotten about, with a range of online musical performances, radio series, talks and shows from a wide range of Victorian entertainers. The festival includes a number of performers who are returning to be part of the event once again, while some are stepping up for the first time. At 90-years of age, you could forgive Elizabeth Chong for taking a step back and relaxing. But she continues to provide inspiration for other seniors. “I feel I have a role to play there for seniors,” she said. “If they feel like that I can inspire and get people there, I’m happy to do it. “I think perhaps they see me as a role model. A lot of people pre-empt their lifestyle when they get to this age. “I’m lucky I’m still active enough and I want to inspire them a bit.”

Elizabeth Chong and her granddaughter Teresa Duddy. Right: The Seniors Festival is hoping to reconnect people. (Pictures: Supplied)

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- Elizabeth Chong Ms Chong, who has been involved in the festival on a number of occasions, has made a name for herself as a prominent Chinese-born, Melbourne-based Australian celebrity chef, former cooking teacher, author and television presenter. She is a pioneer of the industry and was the first celebrity chef and promoter of Chinese cuisine to Australian households. She said the lockdowns had taken away one of the most important elements of cooking – sharing with friends and families. For this year’s seniors festival she has joined forces with her granddaughter Teresa Duddy who shares her love of performing and family. The two made a video talking about their relationship and lives. “We’ve worked alongside each other before,” she said. “She is a trained opera singer and done quite a lot of performing. “We were able to sit down and have a

conversation around a piano and I’m looking forward to being able to do it again.” Ms Chong’s biggest message is for seniors to stay positive. David Arden has been performing for seniors and elders for as long as he can remember. The Kokatha, Gunditjmara singer and songman has graced the stage for more than three decades, alongside acts including Archie Roach, Ruby Hunter, Bart Willoughby, Mixed Relations, Dan Sultan, Paul Kelly and Hunters and Collectors. Through song, Mr Arden reminisces on his childhood of being raised by four mothers and imagines what it would have been like to grow up with his grandfather. This is his first time being part of the seniors festival. “I had heard of the festival and they were interested in me to be part of it this year,” he said. “It’s a great opportunity to feel a little bit normal and be part of an event. “Because of the lockdown it will be streamed into people’s houses and they will log on when they are ready to.” He said this year’s theme was really relevant due to the ongoing pandemic. “I remember when I was 15 years old and played music to my elders,” he said.

“I’m a storyman and storyteller who sings to tell their stories.” Others who will be performing as part of the festival are Ross Skiffington and Sam Angelico, who will perform magic acts from their days at the Last Laugh Comedy Club in Melbourne. Djoliba Rattler Quartet will play upbeat West African-inspired music and Jacob Papadopoulos and Sarita McHarg present an enticing India meets Greece collaboration. This year also marks the launch of the new Victorian Seniors Festival Reimagined podcast – Women, Arts and Activism – which dives into historical events and the lives of inspiring women from different cultures. Radio content this year includes Lux Radio Theatre presenting Fergus Hume’s Victorian classic, The Mystery of a Hansom Cab, and Sandy Greenwood’s powerful and award-winning play The Matriarch. The annual seniors free public transport week – a fixture of the festival – will return once restrictions allow. Seniors can listen in via their local community radio station or tune into video broadcasts and radio programs from the comfort of their own home until the end of the year. Details: www.seniorsonline.vic.gov.au/ festival. Tuesday, 19 October, 2021 NORTHERN STAR WEEKLY 11

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Jab helps our community thrive Yuroke MP Ros Spence I know it’s a tough time for many in our community right now, and my thoughts are with all those who are making incredible sacrifices to keep our community safe. I especially want to note the tens of thousands of locals who have come forward to get the jab over the past few weeks. With every vaccine administered, we’re that little bit closer to re-opening our community and getting back to doing what we love. For me, getting vaccinated was about seeing our community thrive again. I’ve lived in Hume for over two decades and represented our area at both the local and state level. I know what we’re capable of, and I’ve seen first-hand the incredible drive and determination that locals have. Once we’re on the other side of this, I can’t wait to see our community in action once more. I’m determined to give our community the resources we need to hit the ground running when we’re open again. That means delivering the education opportunities local students deserve, because a great neighbourhood school close to home can make a huge difference in the lives of young people. Labor has delivered six new schools in this term alone, with the final two set to open in 2022. But we’re not done yet, with a secondary school for Mickleham on the way and a Special Development School in Craigieburn both funded for construction. These schools will open in 2023 and will serve our community for many years to come. We’ve also seen just how important health care is to local families, especially high-level care as close to home as possible. Labor has already delivered a 24-hour community pharmacy in Craigieburn to give

Yuroke MP Ros Spence and Hume councillor Carly Moore with pupils and school representatives at Keelonith Primary School sod turn. Taken pre-COVID. (Supplied)

every parent the confidence they need that help will be available even in the very early hours of the morning. And with a brand-new community hospital opening in 2024, specialist services will be available in our own neighbourhood. This

facility will include specialist consulting rooms, diagnostic rooms, public dental and allied health services. This will make a big difference for people who currently have to travel long distances to access these services while taking pressure off

other services right across our community. This is a small snapshot of what we’re doing to improve our local community, but to stay up-to-date please follow me on Facebook at @ RosSpenceMP. Stay safe and take care.

A needle-phobic faces her fear to get vaccinated Star Weekly reporter Michaela Meade has never been a fan of needles. She shares her experience of getting the COVID jab. I’m one of those people who has always dreaded needles. Despised them, even. Get that sharp, pointy thing away from me, please. Logically, I understand that what’s in them is helping me to stay healthy and safe. But emotionally speaking, it’s a really sharp thing being poked into my arm. No, thank you. That’s why I was very surprised to find myself excited when they announced all the developments for a new vaccine last year. The COVID-19 vaccine. This new virus has upheaved a lot of people’s lives over the past 22-plus months. And sadly, it’s taken people’s lives. I count myself as very lucky to have not lost a loved one due to COVID-19. But I read all the stories. I sat in front of my laptop every day last year listening to Premier Daniel Andrews report the amount of cases we had that day, and how many people lost their fight. I isolated myself from friends and family, which was made even harder this year when I moved out of home. I obeyed all the rules, did all the hand washing, and wore the mask required. I still do, because Victoria is still getting this thing under control. And unfortunately, it’s not over. It’s a nasty virus, and being an asthmatic, I don’t want to risk contracting it. So I also waited patiently for the chance to book in for my jab. The pointy needle. That dreaded thing. I’ll have you know that no amount of logic can outweigh the anxiety a needle-phobic person feels when they’re waiting for their name to be called to receive an injection. But I distracted myself with some social 12 NORTHERN STAR WEEKLY Tuesday, 19 October, 2021

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media scrolling, took some deep breaths to calm myself, and focused on what I was going to gain from this little sting. When I’m fully vaccinated, I’ll be able to see my grandparents again, for the first time in so many months. I’ll be able to see more than one friend at once, including those outside a 15-kilometre radius I had never pondered before 2020. I’ll be able to have my mum over for dinner

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to meet my kitten. I’ll be able to see my dad when he can come down from Sydney, so we can finally celebrate both of our birthdays, plus Father’s Day. But it’s only possible if I get the vaccine. If you’re also needle-phobic, it helps a lot to tell the person that you’re petrified. My nurse, Jane, was very lovely about it. Talked to me throughout, made me laugh, and told me to take a deep breath in – “a little sting

here” – and a deep breath out. And that was it. She gave me a lollipop and I was on my way. I understand being hesitant to get an injection. I also know the frustration of having an appointment snapped out from under you. But please persist. To my fellow needle-phobics: it’s a small, two-second sting, but I promise it’s worth it. Bring on the second dose.

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

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

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A lot of car for a modest price By Ewan Kennedy, Marque Motoring Hyundai has a very strong lineup of models in its Kona series - everything from conventional petrol-engined models all the way up to a full electric. This week’s road test review car is the Kona N-Line. It’s a sporty looking vehicle, though without the impressive performance of its big brother the more expensive Kona N Performance. The Kona is sold in a crowded class, with its major competitors being Honda HR-V, Mazda CX-3 Mitsubishi ASX and Toyota C-HR.

Styling Kona is a cross between a hatchback and an SUV in its shape. The protection around the wheels arches adds to the SUV look. The body is stylish without going over the top. We particularly like the interesting front shape with its high-level daytime running lights and the low-slung headlights. The N-Line has a revised front bumper and there are side skirts. Dual exhaust tailpipes provide a tough look to drivers following you. Ground clearance is 170mm which is higher than the typical on-road hatchback but falls well short of the 210mm in real four-wheel drives. That 170mm does add to the business-like appearance.

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Engines / transmissions The 2.0-litre naturally aspirated four-cylinder engine produces 110kW of power and 180Nm of torque, the latter at a pretty high 4500 rpm. Most drivers will seldom go as high as 4500, however there’s reasonable punch below that number. The automatic is a continuously variable transmission to maximise performance and minimise petrol consumption. As part of the mid-life makeover the CVT replaced the six-speed conventional auto previously used. Read our opinion of this auto in the Driving section of this road test review.

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ceased to notice what was happening under the bonnet. You can sort of use it as a manual by changing ‘gears’ if you feel that way inclined. After trying this we simply left if to do its own thing. There’s less room in rear seat of the Kona than we had expected, meaning I had to move

my driving seat forward a couple of notches to provide knee room for anyone behind me. The Koreans have a long history of tuning their cars to suit Australian roads and what we Aussie drivers like in the way of handling and comfort. Kona is obviously not a sports car but does hold on nicely during cornering and gives good feedback through the steering while and your backside. It’s a bit noisy on gravel road and there’s some bump-thump on concrete road joins such as those on our road test section on the M1 motorway between Gold Coast and Brisbane. Fuel consumption during our test period was in the 8 to 10 litres per hundred kilometres in town and suburban driving. It fell to five to six litres per hundred on country and motorway testing. All Hyundais have a five-year/ unlimited-kilometre warranty and a lifetime capped-price-servicing plan.

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Passion for football ignites Lalor’s new coach When interviewing for the Lalor senior football coaching job, one thing really stood out for Angelo Lamanna. Having been involved in football on the other side of the city for all his life, Lamanna decided to look for a role closer to his new home in Melbourne’s north. He was appointed as coach of the Northern Football League division 3 club earlier this month. Lamanna replaces Gary Cutler who stood down after three years in the role. While the Bloods have had a few tough years on field, Lamanna was quick to see the real positives at the club. “I was looking for a club that was going to suit my style of coaching, a defensive style,” he said. “I wanted a challenge and a club that has some real big history. “Lalor caught my eye. I know they were once a rock solid football club, but every club has

their struggles. “I was at a couple of interviews and what caught my interest was that so many people were invested in the club, in a heart and soul sort of way. “The processes are easier when you know they have your back.” Lamanna comes to the Bloods with an extensive coaching record, including being involved with NAB League and VFL programs. He said that he had kept his eye on the scores for Lalor in recent years since moving across. While they aren’t pretty reading, with just one win this year, Lamanna said there had been plenty of good things happening. “Footy is tough at the moment,” he said. “A lot of premier clubs have been struggling and some have struggled to field two teams. “So for this club to field two teams this year, was pretty good.”

Lamanna said his aim for the side this year was to be competitive and be able to compete with the best teams. “We are looking at having a relatively strong game plan,” he said. “And a good solid culture. “There will be a lot of development with a lot of younger kids coming through. “It’s a fairly young list and we will be looking at learning all the time. We’ll be a good, hard honest team.” Lamanna said he was already speaking to players about joining the club for next season. He said they were looking to add a bit more experience to the group, while also bolstering their young brigade. He said he had already spoken to some of the playing group and that his focus over the next couple of weeks was speaking to the rest of the group. Tara Murray

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Sports shorts Northern FL Whittlesea’s off season recruiting continues with the Northern Football League division 1 club adding a second former AFL player. The club has announced that former North Melbourne and Melbourne player Corey Wagner has joined them. Wagner played 19 AFL games and since being delisted has continued to play in the Victorian Football League. Wagner will still play VFL in 2022, but the Eagles will be his local club. The signing follows that of former Carlton and North Melbourne player Jarrod Waite. Three-time Northern Football League division 3 league best and fairest winner Jarryd Coulson is on the move. Having starred with Heidelberg West, Coulson has decided to make the step up to division 2 to play with Thomastown. Coulson won the league best and fairest in 2017, 2018 and 2019. Coulson is the first signing announcement for the Bears.

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Upfield challenges FV By Michaela Meade Upfield Soccer Club, along with over 40 clubs across Victoria, is fighting Football Victoria’s decision to cancel all 2021 competitions, without promotion or relegation. The 2020 FV competitions were cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. With Victoria’s recent struggle against outbreaks and a sixth lockdown, FV handed down the decision to cancel the remainder of 2021 competitions on Friday, September 3. FV also announced the decision to not promote or relegate any clubs. Upfield senior coach Ozan Kara and president Wally Hanna have joined forces with over 40 club representatives from across Victoria and FV competitions – known as United Football – to dispute FV’s decision. Kara said the club’s reasons for disputing FV’s decision were threefold. “Firstly, the decision to cancel the season runs contrary to all communication issued by Football Victoria throughout the season,” Kara said. “As a result, club officials feel let down by the decision makers who are responsible for administering football in Victoria.

“Secondly, given the 2020 season was cancelled as a result of COVID, Football Victoria had ample time to mitigate against disruption to the 2021 season and should have planned for this situation. “Lastly, punishing those clubs with ambition to get promoted and grow our code is not conducive to developing football and football players in Australia. “These clubs should be rewarded for their ambition and success, not punished.” United Football has presented FV with three options to consider; promotion and recognition of champions based on current standings or points per matches played method, with or without relegation; restructure of the leagues to achieve the desired effect of promotion/ relegation, completed in line with the 2021 Football Australia Performance Gap Report; or align with FV principles and fixture the outstanding games between teams who have not played against each other to complete the season and award promotion and relegation. Kara said FV’s decision has had an “extremely detrimental” flow-on impact throughout Upfield’s players. “Junior development has gone backward and player motivation has diminished,” Kara said.

“Clubs have lost their source of revenue be it from sponsors pulling their support, members not renewing their memberships and junior registration numbers plummeting. “These are all things that are visible. “What’s even more concerning is the mental health impact of this situation on our youth. “We will see the long term impact of this in years to come.” Kara said there could still be hope for the future. “Fundamentally, we are all servants of football and want to make a positive contribution to the betterment of the game,” Kara said. “I am hoping FV appreciate that we are not challenging their decision for personal gain, but to promote the game we all love.” Hanna said FV has made mistakes in the wake of Victoria’s fifth COVID-19 lockdown, without communicating properly with their clubs. “FV didn’t consult about their decision with clubs who were on top of the ladder and have invested time, planning and money to be in the top three of their league ladders,” he said. “FV made a mistake by not including competition laws for 2021 to include scenarios of season completion of lockdown was to be ongoing.”

Westmeadows has announced the first of its signings for the 2022 Essendon District Football League division 1 season. Having lost skipper Robbie Castello to his junior club Keilor Park, the Tigers have been working hard to add to their list. Ruckman Tim Atkins will bring plenty of experience to the side, having played several years in the Northern Football League before heading to the country to play. Youngster Zain Neicho has also joined the Tigers. He has previously won an under-19 league best and fairest in the Western Region Football League.

FV Plenty Valley Lions are on the hunt for a new coach with Robert Dolevski deciding to take some time out of the game to pursue some new challenges. Dolevski had coached the FV state league north 4 side since 2019. In that time they lost just seven games, while becoming a force in state league 4 north. They were sitting fifth when this year’s season was cancelled due to COVID-19. FOR MORE SPORT, VISIT Web: starweekly.com.au Northern Star Weekly @starweeklynews @star_weekly Tuesday, 19 October, 2021 NORTHERN STAR WEEKLY 19

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