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Moorabool’s hot property By Olivia Condous Moorabool has been named as one of the ‘big movers’ in Australia, recording a 56 per cent increase in the migration of people to the area since March last year. The shire is in the top five regional local government areas across the country with the highest percentage increase in people moving to the region in the 12 months to March 2022, according to a new report from the Regional Australia Institute and Commonwealth Bank. Moorabool also recorded the highest migration increase of any region in the state. According to the data, gathered from 10 million Commonwealth Bank users, the number of people migrating to the regions in Australia increased by 16.6 per cent to reach a new five-year high in the March quarter, almost doubling pre-pandemic levels. In Moorabool, the majority of the people moving in were in the 24-to-40-year-old age bracket at 52 per cent, followed by those aged between 40 to 56 years old, at 24 per cent, while the age group 24 years and younger made up 12 per cent. Regional Institute Australia chief economist Kim Houghton said while the pandemic had seen the trend of moving to the regions accentuated, it was nothing new. “For at least the last 15 years in Australia, we’ve seen a general flow of people from the cities to the regions,” Dr Houghton said. “A lot of people are asking, will there be a U-turn effect … we’re a very mobile country by international standards, so that sort of notion that this is a one-off move and people will stay in a place like Moorabool for the rest of their lives, it just doesn’t happen.” Moorabool mayor Tom Sullivan said the council wasn’t surprised by the report findings and cited the Moorabool 2041 strategic initiative, adopted in 2011, as an integral factor in managing the population growth. “What rapidly increasing population does is put pressure on us as a council to provide the extra services that are required, there is high demand for council services and services run by other agencies in areas such as aged care, children, health, recreation and education. “We will continue to advocate strongly to the state and federal governments to make sure we are adequately funded to cater for the growth we are experiencing.”

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Scruffy Fella business owner and Ballan resident Nigel Bullamore was recognised as an Australia Post local business hero. (Damjan Janevski)

A small business owner in Ballan has been given a boost from Australia Post and recognised as a local business hero. Nigel Bullamore was recognised as a 2022 Local Business Hero by the organisation for his business Scruffy Fella, which he has run out of his home in Ballan since 2017. Scruffy Fella produces artisan beard care products with a handcrafted range of beard oils, beard butters, balms and grooming products in small batches. Mr Bullamore was recognised for his business’ unique and valued connection to the Ballan community and strong relationship with the local post office. “The Australia Post Local Business Heroes award nomination was quick as I already have a strong relationship with Mike and Rhanda who run the Ballan LPO,” Mr Bullamore said. “I was absolutely stoked when I received the email to say that I had been selected, I instantly knew that the exposure opportunity for Scruffy Fella was about to expand into a fantastic network I wouldn’t normally have access to.” Mr Bullamore will receive a prize package worth up to $5000, including his photo featured at the local post office as part of an Australia Post campaign, personalised sending offers and business coaching through Small Business Australia. He said he was “very excited” at the prospect of more people getting to know his business. “To have this opportunity and to be able to get so much exposure is amazing,” Mr Bullamore said. “The community has always been behind me, ever since I launched I’ve had a really good following from the local community.” Olivia Condous

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Funding for organic waste study By Olivia Condous Moorabool is making strides in sustainability, with two local organisations receiving grants to conduct important research in how to better utilise organic waste to divert it from landfill. Terra Nova Ag in Fiskville and Gaia EnviroTech in Bungaree each received $300,000 through the Recycling Victoria Research and Development Fund (Organic), a Victorian government initiative designed to boost the value of recycled organic products and support

agriculture. The six companies who received funding will conduct research and projects to help improve soil quality, boost crop production and develop recycled organics markets. The initiative aims to help Victorians household garden waste and food scraps be better used in farms, parks and gardens. According to Sustainability Victoria, the state produces about one quarter of Australia’s food waste which costs $6 billion each year in product value and disposal and uses 29 billion

litres of water. The projects will all aim to help to reduce the amount of organic waste going to landfill and reach the goal of halving food and organic waste over the next decade. Environment Minister Lily D’Ambrosio said the government was working to find new ways to use organic waste. “Kerbside reform has increased the supply of organic waste, this funding will support the development of new ways to use this material in our parks and our paddocks.” Moorabool council congratulated the two

local companies who received funding from the government. “We congratulate the two companies in Moorabool who received funding under the Recycling Victoria Research and Development Fund (Organics) grants,” a council spokesperson said. “The reuse of organic material aligns with council’s waste strategy and the concept of creating a circular economy when it comes to waste streams. “We wish both our local grant recipients well in the implementation of their projects.”

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Nicole Kearns was part of an Australian skydiving record where nineteen women jumped simultaneously. (Damjan Janevski) 286567_01

Nicole jumps on skydiving record A Bacchus Marsh local was a part of a historic flight with 18 other women, whose simultaneous skydive broke an Australian record this month. Nicole Kearns was a part of a successful record attempt for the largest skydiving all-female star formation, with 19 women joining hands in a circle as they fell through the air in Toogoolawah, Queensland. Ms Kearns said the attempt had been planned since last year and took 10 tries on the day to achieve. “It does take some time and training to build up your skills to be able to do a record like this,” she said. “This one did not come easy, records usually don’t.

“But it was absolutely amazing, all of us wanted it so badly and that’s what it takes to get a record, everyone has to dig deep and be determined.” Ms Kearns has been skydiving for the past 19 years, after trying it out when she received a birthday voucher and getting hooked. The mum-of-three and psychologist has since completed around 1100 jumps and also participated in the previous Australian record. She said this attempt with 19 women took extreme precision to achieve, but was a testament to the whole group of flyers, coaches, pilots and crew that worked hard to complete it. “It was a really great achievement, and shows how strong every single woman in the group was for that to happen.”

Ms Kearns said the sport is typically male-dominated, so it was “amazing” to have an all female team. “It was a really great, positive vibe in the group and really good teamwork.” Record organiser and coach Kristina Hicks said it was a “special moment” to bring the women together to achieve something great. “Participants travelled from all over Australia for this record attempt, something that hasn’t been possible for quite some time due to all the COVID border restrictions and shutdowns,” Ms Hicks said. “It was great to be able to reunite with amazing women from around the country.”

Melton residents will have a chance to give their thoughts on a name for a new primary school in Thornhill Park. Rockbank Murrary Road Primary School is set to open for term one of 2023 and the Victorian government is currently undergoing community consultation for residents to choose a final name, to replace the interim one. Residents can participate in an online survey and choose from a list of options or suggest their own name idea. The suggested options for the new school are Binap Primary School, Gamadji Yaluk Primary School and Thornhill Park Primary School. Binap (bee-nap) and Gamadji Yaluk (gam-a-gee ya-look) are Woi-wurrung words of the Wurundjeri people meaning manna gum and emerging waters respectively. The shortlisted names for the school were chosen by Regional Advisory and Traditional Owners groups, based on factors including public interest, relevance to the local area, and the consideration of local Indigenous languages. Melton MP Steve McGhie encouraged local residents to have their say through the survey. “This is an exciting step for the Thornhill Park community and marks a milestone in establishing an identity for their new school,” he said. The survey will close on July 8, with the chosen final names to be announced in August. Details: https://engage.vic.gov. au/2023-new-schools-school-naming

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NAIDOC Week Arts Market Lucy Webster, a Melton artist and Kamilaroi woman, is curating an arts market as part of National Aborigines and Islanders Day Observance Committee (NAIDOC) Week. The event is for all-ages and free to enter. On July 2, enjoy a community market, art exhibition, free barbeque, traditional games and arts workshops, Dreaming stories and more. The market will feature handmade crafts made by local Elders and community members. The event will run from 12.30pm to 3.30pm at Melton Library & Learning Hub.

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Residents of Melton and surrounding suburbs are now able to give electrical goods a second life and reduce landfill, through a new initiative by the St Vincent de Paul Society. Vinnies Shops, including the one in Melton, will now accept televisions, lamps, toasters, microwaves and more as part of the Green Sparks program designed to reduce E-Waste. The charity organisation received $250,000 in funding for the program from Sustainability Victoria’s Recycling Victoria Communities Fund, which allowed them to train almost 200 Green Sparks volunteers to be able to perform electrical tests on donated goods in more than 100 stores across the state. . Vinnies Shops now will also have dedicated battery disposal hubs for recycling, with the whole initiative designed to help reduce waste that goes to landfill. Vinnies estimated that the new initiative

will divert 100,000 electrical goods each year, equivalent to 100 tonnes of E-Waste landfill. Vinnies Shops area support manager Scott Marsden said the new program had also attracted more volunteers to the organisation. “We’ve been able to actually recruit more volunteers because electrical is a bit of a different beast and it presents a different interest in people,” he said. The new initiative would also provide those who were struggling to buy new electrical goods for their home due to costs a chance to gain good quality items. “It just helps those who just can’t afford to go out and buy a $400 TV, we’ve been able to recycle that TV and make sure people can get a good TV for a limited price,” Mr Marsden said.

The Melton Men’s Probus Club is calling out for new members. It meets on the first Tuesday of each month at the Melton Dart Club from 9.45am. The club puts on regular social events such as lunches and outings for members. Coming up on July 5, the club will hear from guest speaker, Father Bob Maguire, and would welcome new members to attend the event. If you’d like to learn more or are interested in becoming a member, call 9746 0271.

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

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

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

Fuel prices at Melton petrol stations last week. (Damjan Janevski) 226880_01

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

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

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

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Help shape new Melton hospital By Olivia Condous The Victorian Health Building Authority (VHBA) is calling on residents of Melton and surrounding suburbs to join a new committee to help shape the future hospital. Expressions of interest to join the Melton Hospital Community Consultative Committee are open until July 24. The committee will be chaired by Melton MP Steve McGhie and include representatives from Western Health, Melton council and the community.

It will ensure that local views and ideas are incorporated into the planning of the hospital. The community consultative committee will work to provide feedback on local community health and social needs, represent the community’s views and comment on issues, opportunities and priorities of the community. The announcement of the consultative community comes as early site preparation works for the hospital have begun. This includes the extension of Bridge Road, which will run to the south of the hospital.

Utility authorities have been engaged to begin the process of facilitating power, telecommunications, stormwater, gas and other utility infrastructure for the site. These utility connections will service the new hospital as well as the development of the broader area. The VHBA has confirmed the hospital will be constructed under a public private partnership (PPP). Private companies will be responsible for the design, construction, finance, and delivery of facilities management for the new facility for a

period of 25 years. The new Melton Hospital will be located within the future Cobblebank Metropolitan Activity Centre, close to the Cobblebank train station and Western Freeway. Mr McGhie said he was looking forward to the formation of the new committee. “I’m very excited to be leading the new Melton hospital community consultative committee to help give locals the opportunity to directly contribute to this landmark project for our community.”

A lifetime of courage A young Bacchus Marsh resident has been awarded a lifetime membership to his favourite martial arts gym, for showing courage in the face of cancer. Hunter Murphy was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia three years ago, but managed to beat the disease and finish treatment in October last year. The seven-year-old is a big fan of martial arts and joined Phoenix Training Centre in Darley just before he got sick. After finally returning to classes late last year, the gym surprised him with a special award at the annual presentation night and a lifetime membership. Phoenix Training Centre director Amanda Saliba said the gym wanted to support Hunter and his family when they were going through a difficult time. “We suspended all their payments, so they could all just train for free … anything that we could do, we did our best to do,” Ms Saliba said.

Hunter’s family has been involved in the club for a long time, as his dad Chris has trained there for many years and his sister Tia also takes classes. Hunter’s mother Bridie Murphy said the support from the gym helped the family feel as though they weren’t alone. “It helps a lot, it makes you feel like you’re not alone and not handling things alone. That you have a lot of support around you,” Ms Murphy said. She said Hunter loved the sport and was excited to receive the special award. “He’s so into the support, he’s all over it, it’s exactly what he loves,” Ms Murphy said. Ms Saliba said the whole gym was “hurt deeply” when Hunter was struggling with cancer and wanted to support the whole family. “Our club is about community and as a community … So we were wanting to do as much as possible to not just support Hunter but support Chris and Bridie at the same time.” Olivia Condous

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Support boost for mental health By Olivia Condous Residents from across the north western suburbs of Melbourne, including those in Melton, will have access to extra help for complex mental health issues, through a new free guided support service. North Western Melbourne Primary Health Network (NWMPHN) have partnered with national mental health provider SANE, to provide tailored assistance for people with issues such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder and OCD.

The new guided program from SANE combines digital and telehealth support and allows users to create a personalised support plan with mental health professionals. Participants will also receive one-on-one assistance from a peer support worker, access to forums, activities and more, to help them learn how to manage their mental health. The guided program will provide ongoing assistance with regular check-ins from a support team. People who live in the North Western Melbourne region, are over eighteen and

affected by a complex mental health issue will be eligible for the support. SANE is a registered service provider of the federal government mental health service Head to Health. NWMPHN’s executive director for service development and reform said Jag Dhaliwal the partnership with SANE meant that there were now stronger supports in place to make sure people received the care they needed. “People with complex mental health issues can sometimes find it challenging to find and access the support they need to assist in their

recovery,” Mr Dhaliwal said. SANE chief executive Rachel Green said the free service will provide people in this area with critical support to people currently on waiting lists for clinical services. “We know thousands need a support service that is more than a one-off counselling session, people need a service that provides continuity and connects them to others who can help make sense of what they’re going through and support them through tough times,” she said. Details: https://www.sane.org/referral

Soccer mums on the go A new sport program designed specifically for women to get active and make connections is coming to Melton. Melton Phoenix Football Club is bringing the Go Soccer Mums program to Melton, a partnership initiative between Football Victoria and VicHealth. The program is for women over 16 years of age to engage in a healthy lifestyle, learn new skills and make social networks within their community. Melton Phoenix FC women’s ambassador Alexandra El-Khishen said the program would be an inclusive environment, with no previous experience required for participants. “You don’t have to have any soccer skills, if you just want to come down and have some fun, we’re open,” she said. Ms El-Khishen said the club wanted to give back to the community and provide mothers with a way to invest in their own health instead of putting themselves last.

“But it’s not just for mums, it’s for all women from all walks of life and it’s a judgement-free environment,” she said. Ms El-Khishen said the family-oriented sport club wanted to make everyone feel welcome. “We have created this opportunity to give the community a chance to engage in sport without the pressure of competition.” The program will run over eight weeks each Saturday from July 16, at MacPherson park in Harkness. Details: https://www.gofootball.com.au/ play/pick-your-location/Melton-Phoenix-FC. Olivia Condous

Alexandra El-Khishen and Ally Weir encouraging other women to give soccer a try. (Damjan Janevski) 286700_04

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Builder faces fine, suspension A commercial building company is facing suspension for up to three years for breaches of the building act. The suspension relates to the construction of a balcony in Taylors Hill where the builder ignored a direction to fix building work given by the relevant building surveyor, according to the Victorian Building Authority Nader Property Constructions Pty Ltd was also penalised $17,500 by the VBA for ignoring the direction to fix. The VBA said that after ignoring an initial verbal direction to fix cracks in the bricks

and mortar, the company was directed to demolish the brick pier as the masonry had been disturbed and was unstable, creating a life safety issue. A structural engineer inspected the balcony construction and found it contained flaws, with the pergola installation misaligned and the concrete filled brick pier being both cracked and also misaligned, according to the VBA. The VBA also said the company illegally demanded money for the building work required to comply with the direction to fix.

VBA’s regulatory operations executive director David Brockman said balcony safety is paramount and the regulator had taken decisive action against the company. “When practitioners don’t follow the rules, we will take all appropriate action to protect Victorians,” he said. “Consumers shouldn’t be out of pocket when a practitioner breaks the rules, which is why a direction to fix can be issued. “Building surveyors play a vital role in ensuring practitioners follow the rules. In this case, the relevant building surveyor acted

swiftly in reporting the builder’s inaction to the regulator.” Nader Property Constructions’ suspension will not apply if it complies with the direction and shows evidence of fixing the defects for the consumer. The penalty is payable regardless, and the builder has made arrangements to pay. “This enforcement action sends a strong message that breaking the rules won’t be tolerated,“ Mr Brockman said. “It’s critical that balconies are constructed properly, if not, the consequences can be fatal.”

Free health program Women in Melton and surrounding suburbs will be supported to lead healthier lifestyles through the return of the Daughter’s of the West program. The Western Bulldogs Community Foundation will provide a free 10-week health program for women aged over 18 who live and work in the west, starting from July 12. The program is designed to connect like-minded residents and educate women about their health, through talks from experts and fitness classes for all levels of ability. The sessions will run in two Melton locations, with one in Brookfield on Tuesday mornings and the other in Fraser Rise on Wednesday evenings. Facilitators plan the workshops, presentations, events and fitness sessions to make exercise and healthy lifestyles achievable and enjoyable in order to improve overall well being. Western Bulldogs manager of community relations Kashif Bouns said the Daughters of

the West program gave women of all ages the opportunity to come together in a safe and supportive environment to learn about all aspects of physical and mental health, while building social connectivity. “We’ve been able to help thousands of women over the years on their health and wellbeing journeys, it means so much to us here at the Bulldogs to be able to play that role in people’s lives,” Mr Bouns said. “We’re committed to providing a judgement free environment where women of all ages, cultures and abilities can come together to get active.” Melton council has partnered with the Western Bulldogs Community Foundation to support the program. Melton mayor Goran Kesic said Daughters of the West was a great chance for women to take charge of their health and fitness. “Over the years, Daughters of the West has helped local women make some really positive changes for better health,” he said.

Daughter’s of the West is returning to help support women lead healthier lifestyles.

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Christine Butcher, teacher at Kurunjang Primary School, has been recognised by the Victorian government for 40 years of service. (Damjan Janevski) 286749_03

Teachers recognised for service By Olivia Condous More than 200 Victorian teachers have been recognised for their significant service to public education, including several from schools in Melton and Moorabool. Education Minister James Merlino presented teachers with awards for service at a ceremony at the Grand Hyatt Melbourne on Sunday, June 19. Bacchus Marsh education staff Margaret Love and Helen Kelly were among those recognised, as Ms Love marked 60 years in education this year and Ms Kelly was recognised for 40 years. Melton school employees Elizabeth Collins, Joyleen Carter and Kerry Howard were recognised for 45 years of teaching, while David Veale and Christine Butcher were acknowledged for 40 years. Ms Butcher, who has taught at Kurunjang Primary School for the last 23 years, said the recognition was not the most important thing to her. “I like to teach and I like my job, I like to see the joy on the kids’ faces when they succeed,” she said. “It is rewarding, the reward is seeing kids progress and seeing kids enjoy learning, that’s what keeps you going.” Ms Howard, who recently retired from teaching at Kurunjang Secondary College, said the recognition from the state government caused her to reflect on her teaching journey over the last 45 years. “It’s worthwhile, it’s good to reflect on just how many things you work on over the years,“ she said. “Teaching is a really rewarding occupation and one of the things about teaching is you never really do the same thing from one year to the next, it never gets boring.“ Staughton College teacher Judith Meikle was recognised at the ceremony for 50 years of teaching and said the ceremony experience was “lovely”. “It was nice to be recognised for the time that you put in, working with children.” 10 MELTON & MOORABOOL STAR WEEKLY Tuesday, 28 June, 2022

Education Minister James Merlino presented teachers with awards for service. He is pictured with Judith Meikle from Staughton College; Elizabeth Collins from Melton Primary School; Helen Kelly from Bacchus Marsh College; David Veale from Kurunjang Secondary College; and Kerry Howard, recently retired from teaching at Kurunjang Secondary College. (Pictures: Beckon Media)

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Melton marks Refugee Week Refugee Week was last week and the Melton community came together to celebrate their multicultural city. The week provided an opportunity for people to celebrate the immense courage, resilience and valuable contributions people of refugee and asylum seeker background make to Australian society. The Melton and Wyndham Salvation Army Children and Parenting Support Service held a Refugee Week morning tea on June 23. The organisation invited local residents to join them in celebrating individuals culture and traditions, with activities for all to enjoy. Melton council celebrated Refugee Week on June 24 with an event filled with food, music, stories and fun. Keynote speaker Ahmad Reza Razavi shared his journey from being a refugee from Afghanistan to becoming a recognised science scholar, social worker, and community leader in Australia. Local dance and music groups from refugee and asylum seeker backgrounds shared traditional performances, celebrating their cultures in Melton City.

1/ Tiss Nzuk, originally from Comoro Islands, at the Salvation Army morning tea. 2/ Siblings Isaac, 2, and Jai, 4 months, at the Salvation Army event. 3/ Staughton College year 12 student Singun told her story of travelling from Myanmar to Australia as a refugee. (Supplied) 4/ Rebecca Inglis, Fisseha Birara, Sandra Milunovic, Greg Bracey, Brent Serry and Shaun Tonkes at the Salvation Army morning tea. 5/ Olivia Gergis, Tiss Nzuk, Alex Forster-Brown, Jocelyn Gemoh, Michelle Hobbs and Hilary Tobias at the Salvation Army morning tea. (Pictures: Damjan Janevski) 286347

CommuKnitty Crafters knit for those in need The CommuKnitty Crafters group meets each Thursday afternoon to knit winter woollies for those in need. The group provides an opportunity for those who love to knit or crochet to come together and sit for a couple of hours while crafting some colourful creations. Bridge Road Children & Community Centre hosts the group each term and members are currently knitting blankets and other items for Peter Mac Cancer Centre. Knitters bring their own materials and equipment and enjoy a cup of tea and a chat while they knit. Star Weekly photographer Damjan Janevski went to visit the group and capture the knitters hard at work. CommuKnitty Crafters members Sandra McMenemie, Lorna Pawley, Alice Howlett, Karen Beaton and Helen Lorenz with their knitted creations. (Pictures: Damjan Janevski) 284990 Tuesday, 28 June, 2022 MELTON & MOORABOOL STAR WEEKLY 11

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Police firearm storage warning By Olivia Condous Local law enforcement are urging gun owners to take heed of new firearm storage legislation due to come into effect soon, in order to prepare themselves for the change. From August 30, Category A and B longarm guns must be stored in a purpose-built steel gun safe with thickness of at least 1.6mm. This means that these types of guns will no longer be legally stored in wooden containers, or steel receptacles with less than 1.6mm thickness. All safes must also be secured with a ‘sturdy’ lock and if the safe weighs less than 150kg, it must be bolted to the floor or wall.

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- Scott Whitzell This change will apply to firearms such as slug guns, 0.22 rifles, shotguns, centre-fire rifles and lever-action shotguns. The change in law will mean that all category A, B, C and D firearms will have the same storage requirements. Purpose-built gun safes can be purchased from many firearm retailers or hardware stores such as Bunnings Warehouse. Police are encouraging firearm owners to check their current storage against the new requirements and make any necessary alterations prior to the legislation change. Brimbank and Melton Division Firearm Officer Leading Senior Constable Scott Whitzell said gun owners should take note that wooden receptacles and old clothing lockers would not comply with the law in the future. “They will be illegal, and unfortunately these are currently used by our older licence holders,” Leading Senior Constable Whitzell said. “Storage inspections will increase and

Brimbank and Melton Division Firearm Officer Leading Senior Constable Scott Whitzell with examples of purpose-built gun safes.

if noncompliance is identified, your firearms licence may be suspended, your firearms seized or destroyed and you may have to front a magistrates court.” Leading Senior Constable Whitzell said the easy solution was for residents to be proactive sooner rather than later. “Make these changes now and don’t wait

until the last minute, because gun safe stock may be low.” Firearm Officer Senior Constable Dan DeCarli said police were striving to educate licence holders ahead of the legislation change. “This new legislation will enhance the security of firearms and reduce the instances

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Melton police urge residents to drink responsibly Melton Police is currently focused on working with licensed venues to ensure responsible service and consumption of alcohol. We run regular checks of venues and work with local council and relevant authorities to ensure the licensed venues are well managed, staff are well trained, security of patrons is maintained and the amenity of the area is uppermost in the minds of venue operators. We encourage patrons of these venues to plan ahead in order to make sure they have transport to and from their destination. Police understand the impacts that over-supply and over-consumption of alcohol has in the community, as it is often linked to street assaults and road trauma. It is unfortunate that there are people in our community who take advantage of others by spiking someone’s drink, making them vulnerable to harmful actions. While we are not seeing this any alarming increases in this trend in Melton, it is still always important to remember to never accept a drink you haven’t seen the bar staff pour and never leave drinks unattended. Anyone who believes their drink has been spiked should alert their friends if they are feeling unwell, seek medical attention and contact police who will thoroughly investigate these reports. 12 MELTON & MOORABOOL STAR WEEKLY Tuesday, 28 June, 2022

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Jalal’s journey to a safe haven Jalal Ahmadzai, his parents and two siblings, fled Afghanistan in August 2021 after the Taliban took control of the country. Now living in Craigieburn and working as an interpreter for AMES Australia, Jalal Ahmadzai spoke with Helena Abdou about his experience and shared an open letter to shed light on the plight of those who fled from Afghanistan.

alal Ahmadzai says he will always dream of the day he can return home and wonder the streets of Kabul. The 23-year-old, his parents and two siblings are among the hundreds of thousands of Afghan refugees who fled the country after the collapse of the Afghan government in August last year. Ten months on, he can still clearly recall the day Kabul fell to the Taliban and mayhem ensued. “It started off as a normal day, we went to work and school,” he says. “Towards about 10 or 11am, there was a bit of chaos starting around the city, you could feel the tension. “There was nothing wrong, there was no fighting, but there was just a commotion. “People were just in a hurry and you could feel that something was wrong.

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“And then we got the news that the Taliban had apparently arrived at the gates of the city.” Jalal was working at a bank in Kabul when it was swarmed by people in a bid to withdraw their savings. “People had money deposited in the banks, and they were worried about the safety of the money so people wanted to withdraw the money,” he recalls. “But we couldn’t give them money because the bank didn’t have enough liquid money to give out. “Our team said that we need to evacuate the bank through the backdoor in groups of two or three because people are growing increasingly mad.” Not long after he left work that day, Jalal learnt that the president had fled the country. “With the news of his escape, the entire army collapsed, the army that was built over 20 years, collapsed in a matter of hours,” he says. That evening, the Taliban vehicles rolled into the city and thousands of people headed for the airport in a desperate attempt to flee. “It was like a stampede at the airport,” Jalal says. “The first three or four days was very bad, everyone rushed towards [the airport], people who had passports, people who didn’t have passports, people who had nothing, no tickets, no visa. “People were going to the airport with their electricity bill.” Jalal and his family decided to wait before making their move. “We left the country about 10 days after the fall of the government and went to neighbouring Pakistan,” he says. After fleeing to Pakistan, Jalal and his family decided to try to get to Australia. “We heard about Australia’s humanitarian visa, and then we applied for it and we just got it. I think it was because we lived here before for three years in 2012,“ he says. Upon arriving in Australia for the second time, Jalal applied for work as an interpreter with AMES Australia, an organisation that sought to help refugees and asylum seekers with employment services and training. “When I arrived I started volunteering with

Jalal Ahmadzai is an Afghan refugee who fled the country last year after the collapse of the government. Left: Jalal with his friends back home in Afghanistan. (Pictures: Supplied)

AMES … I was one of the few refugees who was interpreting at the time … and because there was a big influx of refugees, and a lot of them could not communicate in English, I walked up to them and said I could help out for a couple of hours a day.” After a few months, he secured a job with AMES. As much as Jalal is enjoying his “wonderful” life in Australia, his thoughts don’t stray far from life back home.

In open letter to highlight the plight of those who fled Afghanistan, Jalal wrote: “Abrupt change, uncertainty and the unknown often strike fear into the hearts of humans. “When events take a turn for the worse at a time when one had been planning the complete opposite, it naturally puts one in a state of shock, blurs one’s judgment and makes one lose track of events that follow. The swift collapse of the Afghan government on August 15, 2021 made all of that a reality for all the Afghan people.” Reflecting on his new life in Australia, Jalal

wrote: “Many of us succeeded in escaping the darkest regime, leaving behind our families, friends, and loved ones “Not only that, we left behind our lives, our dreams of graduating and serving our country. “We all can continue our lives outside Afghanistan peacefully, but there will always be a sadness engraved deep in our hearts. “We will be strangers wherever we go and the feeling of being homeless will never leave. “I will always dream of the day I can go back to my home and wander through the streets of Kabul.” Tuesday, 28 June, 2022 MELTON & MOORABOOL STAR WEEKLY 13

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Left: Melton CFA senior team members competing at the Volunteer Fire Brigades Victoria Urban competition. Top: Members of the Melton CFA senior team racing to get the win. Above: Members of the Melton CFA junior team competing. (Pictures: Supplied)

‘Pretty special’ competition win By Olivia Condous

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Melton Country Fire Authority (CFA) volunteers competed at the Volunteer Fire Brigades Victoria Urban competitions recently and achieved a huge number of wins, taking out the senior and junior state championship titles. The Melton team won in all age groups

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across both junior and senior competitions, for the first time in more than 30 years. The senior group won the grand and A section aggregates, while the junior teams also won the grand aggregate, under-14 and under-17 aggregates, as well as the aggregates for the best performing team in the dry and wet events. It was the senior state championship title

win that was most exciting for Melton coach Anthony Rhodes, who said it was a goal he’d been striving to achieve for a long time. “Me personally, I’ve been chasing the [senior win] for 30 years,” Mr Rhodes said. “To me it was like winning an AFL grand final. It’s the first time we’ve ever won it, we’ve come second a number of times, but this team was able to do it.”

Mr Rhodes said the numerous wins at the competitions were a credit to the hard-working team members. “The way these young men and women train and go about their business as well as being operational firefighters. These people find the time, effort and desire with everything happening. “It was a really, really good effort, it’s pretty special and pretty important to us.”

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR WANT YOUR EVENT LISTED? Community Calendar is made available free of charge to not-for-profit organisations to keep the public informed of special events and activities. Send item details to Star Weekly Community Calendar, Corner Thomsons Road and Keilor Park Drive, Keilor Park, 3042, or email to westeditorial@starweekly.com.au by 9am Wednesday the week prior to publication

Bacchus Marsh Market Bacchus Marsh rejoice! There will be a monthly market at the gorgeous location of Maddingley Park. On the second Saturday of every month there will be a lovely variety of stallholders and food trucks. Bring a picnic blanket and invite your friends and family for a lovely market day out.

Take weight off naturally Struggling to lose weight? Struggling to get motivated? Want to try and do it in a friendly and less stressful atmosphere? Come and join TOWN (Take Weight Off Naturally) every Tuesday at 6pm at the Darlingsford Barn, Darlingsford Boulevard, Melton. ■ Catherine, 0416 612 517, or Bob, 0411 824 739

Parkinson’s support group The Melton Parkinson’s Support Group meets on the second Thursday of the month 10.30am-12.30pm at Kurunjang Community Centre, 33-35 Mowbray Crescent, Kurunjang. New members and carers welcome. ■ Helen, 0409 186 576

Eynesbury Market A community market located amongst gorgeous trees and next to the iconic Eynesbury Homestead. The market is on the fourth Sunday of the month. It features a great range of food trucks, artisans, makers and more.

Boomerang Bags Bacchus Marsh Boomerang Bags Bacchus Marsh makes reusable shopping bags from rescued fabric. They’re looking for people to cut, sew, iron and market our bags. Meets on the first Sunday each month at the Darley Neighbourhood House 2pm-4pm. Find the Facebook group for more details.

Toolern Vale Primary School pupils Josh, Sophie, Rhys, and Peyton get to work in the garden. (Damjan Janevski) 285268_01

the first Monday of each month at Melton Country Club, Reserve Road, Melton. ■ Suzanne, 0417 512 420

Mahjong group Interested in learning to play Mahjong? The game is a tile-based game that is derived from China where it was developed in the 19th century. U3A Melton has a group who play on Tuesdays at 10am. ■ u3amelton.com or 0419 563 016

French and Italian for over 50s Over 50, retired, or semi-retired and wanting to learn a language? U3A Melton offers French and Italian classes for beginners and those with more advanced skills. ■ www.u3amelton.com or 0419 563 016

Bug expo

The Melton Men’s 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 welcome. ■ 9746 0271

It’s time! The big, three-day bug expo is coming to Woodend. Spiderman is rumoured to make an appearance. Entomologists will showcase their collections from all over the country. Fun for kids and adults alike. Running July 1 to 3 at the Buffalo Indoor Sports Stadium, Woodend, tickets are $5 for children, $15 for concession, $20 for adults and $45 for a family pass. ■ https://bit.ly/3tRWgVV

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Join the Melton Friendship Group for singles 55 and older. Meet fortnightly for coffee and chat nights and organised affordable outings and events. ■ 0406 493 734

The Rose Carers meet Wednesdays from 10am-noon at Maddingley Park, corner of Grant and Taverner streets, Bacchus Marsh, to maintain two beautiful rose gardens. New volunteers are always welcome – with or without experience. ■ Elaine Greenhall, 0418 171 119 or 0400 052 857

Join Kamilaroi and Wiradjuri woman Joanne Russell in a workshop showing uses of Indigenous plants for food and medicine, as part of council’s NAIDOC Week showcase. Make your way to Sunbury Library for the event on July 5, from 6.30-7.45pm. ■ https://bit.ly/3ycFAuR

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The Melton Valley Ladies Probus Club meets at 10am on the second Tuesday of each month at the Melton Country Club. The group is open to everyone, new and old members, to get together and discover the social aspects of the group. ■ Ann, 0425 705 150

Melton Cycling club meets for regular Sunday rides. There are three different riding groups to cater for different abilities starting at 7.30am. The rides finish at Lazy Moe’s for a cuppa. ■ 0403 057 003

Melton Bridge Club The Melton Bridge Club has recommenced weekly social Bridge sessions at the Melton Library on Fridays from 10am-noon. Come along to play an exciting, social card game and have loads of fun. Bridge offers the suspense of poker, the cerebral qualities of chess and the excitement of athletic sports, all in a relaxed and social setting. If you like playing cards this is for you. ■ Rosemary, 0407 894 817 or Ros at the library

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Melton South Knit & Natter All are 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

Zonta club meets Zonta is an international organisation bringing women together to support other women. The Zonta Club of Melton meets on

Make magic out of paper at an origami workshop at the Sunbury Library. From paper cranes to boxes to little frogs, head down on July 4, from 2-3pm to learn the skill. ■ https://bit.ly/3baZ2iE

The Rotary Club of Melton invites new guests to join its meetings, held on the first and third Tuesday of every month, 6pm at Tabcorp Park in Melton. ■ meltonrotary@gmail.com

Community singing group If you love to sing, come join the Melton Singers. The group rehearses regularly and also performs at aged care facilities. The group is very relaxed and sings songs mainly from the 60’s and 70’s. It meets Tuesdays at 10am. ■ Val, 0418 667 150

Ever wanted to learn how to make a scarf, or have something to do with your hands on the train? At Sunbury Library on Thursday, June 30, you can learn the basic skills of knitting, including casting on, making stitches and casting off. It runs from 10am until noon and is free. ■ https://bit.ly/3HMQISH

Craft and conversation If you’re a passionate crafter and want some company, why not head down to the Sunbury Library on Mondays at noon for the craft and conversation group. The program is free and open to people aged 15

years and older. https://bit.ly/39BIu2O

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Chill Out Sunbury Are you between 12 and 18 years old and want to engage with other young people, participate in activities such as trivia, games, art, music, competitions, personal development and more? Chill Out Sunbury is for you. It’s free and happens every Wednesday, 3.30-5.30pm at the Sunbury Youth Centre, 51-53 Evans Street. ■ https://bit.ly/3lmVgVh

Sunbury Ladies Badminton Club Get involved with a welcoming, fun, social group of women who have spread the word of ladies badminton since 1999. Social games are on Mondays, 9.30am-noon, and team competitions are on Thursdays, 9.30am-12.30pm at Eric Boardman Reserve, Wilsons Lane. ■ sunburylbc@gmail.com

Come have a chat Delve into deeper topics and enjoy intriguing conversations by joining the Table 8 Discussion Group. The key theme for the coming months will be kindness. The chats take place every Tuesday from 10.30-11.30am at Macedon Lounge, 40 Victoria Street, Macedon. ■ Carol, 0431 186 575

Sunbury badminton fun The Sunbury Badminton Club has a new extra playing time on Wednesdays, 10am-noon. All are welcome to attend at Clarke Oval Stadium, 49 Riddell Road, with equipment provided and coaching available. Playing for the first time is free. ■ sunburybc@gmail.com

Lancefield park run relaunch Lace up your runners and join the relaunch of Lancefield’s 5km park run, happening every Saturday at 8am at Lancefield Park. No need to be speedy - participants can go at any pace. Make your way to 62 Chauncey Street, Lancefield, and remember to register. ■ https://bit.ly/3IEDB4L Tuesday, 28 June, 2022 MELTON & MOORABOOL STAR WEEKLY 15

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Infotainment Styling Pumped up guards and the air intake that sits on the top of the bonnet - thankfully not underneath and out of sight as was stupidly tried a few years back. Cladding garnishes that run all the way around the car are finished in a honeycomb texture and are said to minimise the disruption of air around the vehicle and therefore improving stability.

WRX’s infotainment system is controlled through a portrait 11.6-inch touchscreen that’s easy to see and use. You can use voice commands to operate the system but, as is too often the way, they don’t always get the message correctly. A six-speaker sound system is standard in the lower cost models. The WRX RS and tS sedan models have a a premium 10-speaker Harman/Kardon setup. We certainly enjoyed the quality of sound in our test car.

Interior The second row is reasonably spacious and comfortable thanks to the increased size of the new model compared to the previous WRXs. Subaru claims there’s increased space in the back thanks to its slightly larger dimensions over the outgoing model. As is often the way they are better suited to two people than three. Unless the driver is very tall and/or likes their seat set well back in which case the person behind them might find legroom is fairly tight. WRX Sportswagon 492 litres of cargo space with all seats in use. This increases to 909 litres with the second-row seats folded down in 40:20:40. There’s a temporary spare wheel under the boot floor. 20 MELTON & MOORABOOL STAR WEEKLY Tuesday, 28 June, 2022

Engines / Transmissions The engine is a 2.4-litre flat-four ‘boxer’ unit and drives through all four wheels by way of a six-speed manual or a continuously variable automatic transmission. In CVT models a variable torque distribution centre differential has a nominal split of 45:55 biased towards to the rear wheels. The split can be altered depending on drive modes selected, with the WRX’s Sport settings have a rear-wheel bias.

Safety Airbags cover both rows of occupants and there are IsoFix child seat mounts on the outboard rear seats.

AT A GLANCE MODEL RANGE WRX sedan: $44,990 (manual), $48,990 (automatic) WRX RS sedan: $50,490 (manual), $54,490 (automatic) WRX tS sedan: $56,990 (automatic) WRX Sportswagon: $49,990 (automatic) WRX GT Sportswagon: $55,490 (automatic) WRX tS Sportswagon: $57,990 (automatic)

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

Standard features across the complete range include blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, lane-change assist and a rear-view camera. For some odd reason those with a manual gearbox don’t have autonomous emergency braking and emergency steering. We feel this may come in the future as Subaru has long had an emphasis on safety.

Driving The new 2.4-litre turbo-petrol four-cylinder

engine is pretty linear in its delivery and is delightful to sit behind. It’s happy to rev to close to its redline but we found it better to change a couple of hundred revs lower because it still drivers plenty of punch thank to the wide torque spread. Subaru says the WRX will use 9.9 litres per 100 kilometres of 95 RON petrol on the combined cycle. We averaged between nine and eleven litres per hundred around town and in the suburbs. This dropped to six to seven litres on easy paced country running. If you want to have a fang in the country - and of course you do! - it’s not too bad at nine to ten litres. Thanks to its four-wheel drive system the WRX Sportwagon is exceptional in its cornering. The chassis is nicely balanced and the steering wheel offers good feedback. Analogue dials with a relatively small driver-display screen which can toggle through various driving data as well as route guidance.

Summing Up With its affordable price and sharp performance the Subaru WRX has been a favourite of Australian drivers for more than two decades. This latest version is unlikely to dampen our enthusiasm one little bit.

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Big Freeze proves a tough day out for the Rams It was a big day for the Western Rams on Saturday in the Riddell District Football League. The club had its big freeze fundraiser for Motor Neurone Disease with plenty of fun as they raised much needed funds. Footballers, netballers, coaches and committee members were among the sliders on the day. On field, it wasn’t the day they were after, as they were easily accounted for by Romsey. The Redbacks led by 51 points at half time, but the margin could have been a lot larger had they kicked straight. The Rams would fail to score a goal in the 18.23 (131)-0.6 (6) loss. Michael Oddie and Ashley Gray were named the Rams best. For the Redbacks, Dean Walsh kicked eight goals in a best on ground performance. In other results, Melton Centrals stuck with Macedon for a half before the Cats showed enough to get the win. The Cats started well, before Centrals reduced the margin to just seven points at the

main break. The Cats kicked four goals to one in the third quarter to open up a 28 point lead. It would be a match winning lead, with the Cats doing enough to win 13.8 (86)-8.4 (52) despite losing the last quarter. Jason Cooke kicked seven goals for the Cats while Toby Sims was named the best. For Centrals, Jarryd Underwood kicked three goals. Jarrod Spry was named their best. Riddell cemented its spot in the top two with victory against Wallan. Sitting second and third, the match was the one of the round. The Bombers took control of the match in the second quarter and led by 31 points at half time. It was an even second half, with the Bombers winning 14.6 (90)-9.10 (64). Tim Walsh kicked six goals for the Bombers, while Riley Paterson was named best on ground. Corey Viani was named the Magpies best. The Bombers, who sit second, are now six points clear of Wallan and only percentage

behind Diggers Rest. In the other match, Woodend-Hesket did its finals hopes no harm with a 17.7 (109)-3.6 (24) win against Lancefield. The Hawks controlled the game from start to finish with Courtney Johns kicking four goals for the Hawks. Dean Bramley and Tobi Duff-Tytler were named the Hawks best. For the Tigers, Alexander Simpson and Reuben Schembri were named their best. Ladder leaders Diggers Rest had the bye. Tara Murray

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Akok making his mark By Tara Murray When Ben Akok stood between the goals for Riddell District Football League senior match between the Western Rams and Romsey on Saturday, it was a special occasion. Akok, who is in his second season of umpiring, was making his senior debut. As well as being new to umpiring, Akok has cerebral palsy. “I’m very excited to be umpiring my first senior match, before being told that I will be umpiring a senior match it did not come to mind at all so I was not expecting it,” he said before the match. “I’m looking forward to it. “When I was a kid being an AFL umpire is one of the many things that I said I wanted to do and last year I found a Facebook post by the AFL on becoming an umpire. I filled out the online form and few days after got an email from Riddell Umpires inviting me to training and welcoming me to the team.” Before getting involved in umpiring he had only been involved in football twice. He played at half time of an AFL match in 2011 and played one year in an interschool sport game in secondary college. Akok said his biggest challenge was the pressure he put on himself to make sure he gets everything right. He said his cerebral palsy meant he had to concentrate more than others do with umpiring. “Due to my poor balance I need to use more mental energy than others to make sure I don’t fall when moving between the posts,” he said. “Sometimes I’m moving slower and getting tired faster than others but I’ve seen a big improvement in myself compared to when I first started.” Akok said he wanted to go as high as he could with umpiring as he could and said he could see himself umpiring in the AFL in the future. He encouraged other people to get involved in umpiring. “I see no limit [to what I achieve], I just need to put in the work,” he said. “Not only do I see myself as a role model for people with different abilities in just getting involved in umpiring, but I believe I’m a role model to everybody as I know anyone can do and achieve anything no matter their ability or where they come from. It all starts with believing in themselves first.” Riddell Umpires president Addam Icely said Akok had really taken to umpiring and they were proud of what he had done so far. “Ben arrived for pre-season in 2021 after registering his interest on the AFL Vic

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website,” Icely said “He was very keen to learn and was able to learn at a rapid rate. Ben’s development improved to the point in early 2021, goals coach Richard Patterson approached me stating given Ben’s rapid improvement, he

wanted to put Ben in a game and the rest as they say is history. “Ben is always eager to continue to improve and learn his craft on the training track. He always has a beaming smile on his face and is much loved amongst his colleagues.”

Falcons happy with tight win The City West Falcons continued to get the wins in Victorian Netball League championships division, but there’s still work to be done. It wasn’t the best performance of the season for the Falcons, but they were able to do enough on Wednesday night, winning 68-60. Falcons coach Marg Lind said they were happy to get the win. “It was good,” she said. “Offensively we were pretty good with our court coverage. “Defensively we have a bit of work to do over the next few weeks. We don’t turn enough ball over. “I’ll look to get some coaches in to have a look and cast some fresh eyes over it.” The Falcons were without Melissa Oloamanu, who had to fly out to New Zealand for a Samoan national camp. Lucia Fauonuku got an opportunity in the defensive circle in Oloamanu’s absence. Lind said she did a really good job. Lind said Maddie Gray had a good game in goals and played quite intelligently. Jane Cook was also back on court and played three quarters, after a foot injury. The Falcons sit third on the ladder. Lind said the next few weeks was about setting things in place for finals. “Settling into combinations and having more versatility,” she said. “With the teams in the top four at the moment there’s a lot of diversity and you have to make sure we have the right match ups. “We still have a lot of work to do as we’re not where we want to be. There’s still that improvement to come. “Our on court chemistry and relationships on court will be the focus.” The under-19 side now sits on top of the table, after being the Saints 57-39. Birthday girl Achel Yout had a really good game, as did scholarship holder Elisa Butterworth-Gonebale. The division 1 team won 64-47 with Toni Lind, Tharjini Sivalingam and Maddison McKiernan having good games. The Falcons this week face Peninsula Waves. Tara Murray Tuesday, 28 June, 2022 MELTON & MOORABOOL STAR WEEKLY 21

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Elida Queen set for a break after classy display Queen Elida will be sent for a break and set for some of the big features at the back end of the year after another classy display at Tabcorp Park Melton on Saturday night. Brent Lilley’s emerging megastar cruised to an 8.3m victory in the Group 2 IRT Australia Matriarch Trot and the Bolinda trainer told thetrots.com.au that the mare would now be given a short spell. Driver Chris Alford was asked by TrotsVision host Rob Auber if the four-year-old was the most exciting trotter he’d ever driven, but the champion reinsman stopped short of declaring her that just yet. “Ever is hard to say. I’ve driven some good ones over my time, but if she keeps going, she’s going to be good enough to win an Inter Dominion I think. Just driving her quiet with her electric speed,” Alford said. “In 12 months, we might be saying that she’s the best one around.”

While Queen Elida won well to register her 14th victory at start 24, Alford felt she was below her best. “She was a bit snaky tonight in the pre-race warm-up and even before the race,” Alford said. “When she got sort of 6m in front, I could just feel her ease up and just wait. “So she probably wasn’t 100 per cent tonight, but still got the job done really easily.” Queen Elida’s four runs this preparation included a second placing to Mufasa Metro in the Group 3 Vulcan Trotters Free For All and wins in the Group 1 La Coocaracha, Group 3 Carlotta’s Pride Trotters Free For All and the Group 2 IRT Australia Matriarch Trot. The daughter of Love You was named the 2021 Victorian 3YO Trotting Filly of the Year at Sunday’s awards night at the Melbourne Showgrounds. Meanwhile it was a night of milestones at

Melton, as drivers Shannon O’Sullivan and Mark Pitt and trainer Emma Stewart clocked up significant victories at Victorian harness racing headquarters. O’Sullivan scored her first metropolitan race success when Love Ina Chevy zipped home down the outside to win the PCFA Critical Catch Pace for trainer Lance Justice, while Pitt and Stewart both brought up their 100th winners for the 2022 season. For O’Sullivan, the long-awaited victory was reward for plenty of hard work in recent times. “All the hard work pays off and at the moment I’m just trying to take the opportunities that I get and make the most of them,” she said. “Really grateful to Lance for giving me the drive and hopefully it just snowball effects into a few more drives on Saturday nights.” Tim O’Connor

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Sports shorts EDFL Hillside won a high scoring affair with the Sunbury Kangaroos in the Essendon District Football League division 1 season. After leading by 20 points at half time, the Sharks ran away with a 23.16 (154)-17.9 (111) win. Josh Covelli kicked six goals in the win. In division 2, Burnside Heights fell short against Coburg Districts. The Lions led all day, but had to hold off the fast finishing Bears, who kicked seven goals in the final term. The Lions won, 15.19 (109)-14.8 (92). In the women’s premier division, Hillside and Burnside Heights both suffered losses.

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Jets Laura Elliott breaks through a tackle earlier this year.

Caroline Springs keeps piling on the wins in the Western Region Football League division 1 season. On Saturday, the Lakers kept Yarraville Seddon to just one point in the first half to have the game won at the main break. They would continue to pile on the goals in the second half, winning 31.18 (204)-2.4 (16). Ryan Allan kicked six goals as 16 players hit the scoreboard. The Lakers remain undefeated. In the women’s division 1 competition, the Lakers beat Spotswood, 8.10 (58)-2.5 (17).

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Dream could come true By Tara Murray A dream could become a reality this week for Point Cook Centrals star Laura Elliott. The young defender is among those who are hoping to have their name called out at the AFLW draft on Wednesday night. Having started playing football when she was four, Elliott has loved the sport and always wanted to get to the top level. “To be honest I never actually thought I’d be here at the start of the year,” she said in the lead up to the draft. “It’s always been a dream and something I’ve wanted but I thought everything had to go right with my footy this year. To be able to get to this point as past years in [Western] Jets I hadn’t played my best footy but thankfully everything has gone good all with the help of my family and all the programs I’ve been lucky enough to be part of.” Elliott played a key role for the Western Jets as they became the toast of the NAB League Girls competition, winning the club’s first premiership. She was named in the team of the year and led the competition for intercept marks. 22 MELTON & MOORABOOL STAR WEEKLY Tuesday, 28 June, 2022

Elliott said she was still in disbelief about the premiership, which they won with a goal in the dying seconds of the grand final against Dandenong Stingrays. “I’d never actually played finals as a junior, always just missing out every year, so to play in a grand final at that level and with that team of girls and all those coaches was a feeling I can never describe,” she said. “The best part was the hard work and goals we set as a club paid off and we achieved something that no one in the league thought we could, not just the players on the field that night but everyone a part of that team. It was an amazing night and something I will always cherish.” While Elliott was unsure how she would go this season, she had been selected in the NAB AFL Academy for the best players in the country ahead of the season. She would then be selected for Vic Metro for the national championships. Both those are experiences Elliott will also remember. “Firstly, to get the chance to play in those teams with some top level players is still so surreal,” she said. “The experiences in those programs

were really fun and just an overall amazing experience. “Building new friendships and meeting new people was a good aspect of it all and also learning from the talented coaches really helped me a lot. Everyone was super nice and supportive and the community around it all was good to be a part of. “Playing against the best players and being teammates with them was some of the best footy experiences I’ve had, the talent and skills they have is crazy and no doubt a lot of them will dominate in the AFLW.” Elliott was also selected for the draft combine, but didn’t test on the night. The last couple of months, she’s been busy speaking with AFLW clubs. She said the whole experience and the next couple of weeks were so surreal. “All the clubs have been super nice and all seem like they are really good people and a good culture within,” she said. “I’m just super grateful for the chance to be interviewed no matter how it goes. “I’m a bit nervous [about the draft], but also very excited to see what happens with it all, if I get picked that will be so surreal but meanwhile just trying not to jinx myself.”

Ballarat NL Melton South was given a reality check by North Ballarat in the Ballarat Netball League on Saturday. Missing a couple of key players, the Panthers were never in the game in the top of the table clash, losing 64-32. Grace Valele shot 19 goals in the loss. The Panthers slip to third, Darley, which now sits second, continued its good form with a 43-37 win against Lake Wendouree, while Bacchus Marsh lost to Sebastopol, 53-35.

FV Caroline Springs George Cross’ tough run has continued with a loss to Sydenham Park on Saturday night in FV state league 1 north-west. After a loss and postponed game in their last two matches, the Georgies were keen to get back on the winners list against Sydenham. Scores were level at half time, before Sydenham scored late to get the 2-1 win. The Georgies remain on top of the ladder. FOR MORE SPORT, VISIT Web: starweekly.com.au Melton & Moorabool Star Weekly @starweeklynews @star_weekly

Devils excited by the future as confidence grows Darley has its eyes set high in the Ballarat Football League women’s competition. Having slowly built the side the last few years, the Devils sit second on the ladder after nine rounds, only percentage behind Redan. Devils coach Jack Hanneysee said confidence was starting to grow in the group that they can match it with Redan, after winning the last match between the pair. “We’re just coasting along,” he said. “Beating Redan, we’re pretty happy with that. “Beating them this year was a goal for us. We only played them once last. “When we played them they kicked the first three goals, and then we worked hard to get over the top of them.” Hanneysee said there’s a big gap in the competition, with the top two sides already sitting well clear at the top of the ladder. He said while there had been a couple of

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surprise packets there was a big gap between the top and bottom sides. The Devils side is a combination of experience and young players, which has been built the last couple of years. “I took over two years ago and started with a core group of girls,” he said. “I brought in some girls that had played for

me before. Lots of faces that I’ve known in different leagues and they had an impact last year and come back this year and played some good footy. “We’ve got four or five young ones come in this year. Our under-18s folded, but some were already playing for us. “They push the other girls up a level.”

On Sunday, the Devils faced Bacchus Marsh for a third time this season. And for the third time it was a 100-point win, with the Devils winning 15.17 (107)-0.2 (107). Kim Bessell kicked eight goals in the win. Bronwyn Gell and Stephanie Thompson were named the Devils best. Macy Le Huray was named the Cobras best. Hanneysee said they were keen to continue to build through the back half of the season. “The girls are excited and I think they can to it, it will just depend on how they show up in the next part of the season.” Despite building a strong team, Hanneysee has already decided that he won’t be coaching next season. He said he’d still stay involved, but said the girls need a new voice to keep things fresh. Tara Murray

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Family affair at Darley By Tara Murray It was a family affair for Darley in its Ballarat Football League win against Lake Wendouree on Saturday. Four sets of brothers took to the field in the same game, with the Azzopardi, Bewley, Cadman and Ward brothers all having an impact. Devils president Mark Shelly said it’s the first time this has happened at the club since the 1995 grand final. He said on that day there were four sets of brothers and a set of brothers in law. Shelly said the most pleasing thing about the sets of brothers was that with most of them still relatively young in age and experience, they would hopefully be around for a number of years. The group got to share in the winning spoils, as the Devils returned to the winners list against the bottom of the table Lakers. The Devils jumped out of the blocks and the game was over at half time, with the Devils

leading by 64 points at the main break. They continued their momentum in the second half, winning 24.18 (162)-8.8 (56). Shelly said it was a good performance. “I think we are starting to gel together,” he said. “I think one of the pleasing aspects and no disrespect to Lake Wendouree is that we were able to finish the game off. “We’ve had our foot on the throat in other games, but haven’t finished them off. We did that yesterday. “There was a team first mentality. Giving the ball off to players in a better position.” Nick Rodda kicked nine goals in the win, while Matthew Brett and Dylan Landt kicked three goals each. For Brett it was his first game of the season after a knee injury. Normally a defender, he was thrown forward. Shelley said the pleasing thing was the performances of the young group who continue to show plenty of promise. “We’ve got input from our stars, likely Brett Bewley,” he said. “But there’s a group of those young guys that are starting to step up.

“Mace Cousins is a star at half back. Everyone wants the ball in his hands. There’s lots of under-17s and under-19s that are getting opportunities. “Brodie Ward made his debut and played his role. The next phase of two to three years is looking really promising.” The Devils sit fourth after 10 rounds, but only two games separate second and eighth. Shelly said they know every game is important. In a boost, Darren Leonard is set to return in the coming weeks. The Devils this week face North Ballarat. “There’s a logjam,” Shelly said. “Percentage is going to play some part at the end of the year. “If your percentage is good enough, it could be like an extra win. We want to carry that momentum going forward and take it one week at a time. “This week will be a pretty good test and could help us cement a top two to three spot.” In other results, Melton South lost to North Ballarat, Melton snuck home against Redan, while Bacchus Marsh beat Sebastopol.

The Western Rams were able to build throughout on the way to a solid win against Romsey in the Riddell District Netball League on Saturday. The Rams opened up a five goal lead at quarter time and increased that to 14 goals at the main break and 24 at the last change. The Redbacks won the last quarter, but it wasn’t enough with the Rams winning 56-34. Holly Adams-Alcock scored 29 goals for the Rams, while Lia Seumanutafa chipped in with 27 goals. Adams-Alcock was named best on court. Melton Centrals proved no match for ladder leaders Macedon. It was an even first half, with the Cats leading by five goals at half time. The third term is the premiership winning quarter and it proved to be, with a 19-7 quarter putting the Cats in control. They would run away with a 60-31 win. Janelle Birch was named the Cats’ best, while Hayley Hill was named Centrals’ best. It was a thriller between Wallan and Riddell. The Bombers led by five goals at half time, before a strong third quarter by the Magpies put them in front by one goal at the last change. The two sides would go goal for goal in the last quarter, with the Magpies winning 35-34. Chloe Meulenmeesters shot 29 goals for the Magpies, while Shelby Holter shot 20 goals for the Bombers. Woodend-Hesket had a massive win against Lancefield in the other match. The Hawks jumped out of the blocks with a 17-8 first quarter and continued that on throughout the match, winning 68-21. Laura Carland scored 35 goals in the win.

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