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Get rockin’ in Woodend

Sax player and Ranges Events director Shaun Evans invites you for a night of dancing at the Cadillac Club.

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Pull on a swing dress and dust off your dance shoes for a rockin’ and rollin’ night at the Cadillac Club Dance Hall in Woodend.

On July 15, you can twirl the night away along to rhythm, blues, soul and swing, brought to you by Big Horn and the Six-String Bandits.

The band features Ranges Events director Shaun Evans on saxophone and vocals, who loves nothing more than playing to a room full of dancers heaving to the music – and the Woodend Bowling Club is the perfect venue.

“It’s almost like a picture of something from the 1950s and 1960s in that room,’ Mr Evans said.

“It’s got a great wooden dance floor, the tables are a little bit kitsch and a little bit dated, but in a great way.”

Ranges Events struck up just before the pandemic hit to give local musicians the chance to play more shows around the region. Tickets for the night are $18, it starts at 7pm.

“I would say the secret to living a long life is smiling and having fun, clapping your hands and moving your feet and those are the things that are going to pump those endorphins and put a smile on their face,” Mr Evans said.

A new picture of Sunbury

By Elsie Lange The latest census data reveals the growing diversity of Sunbury, with India jumping to the second-leading country of birth outside of Australia and Punjabi the second-most spoken language other than English at home.

Sunbury’s census results showed 671 people living in the town were born in India, or 1.7 per cent of the population, despite the country not factoring in the top five places of origin in the 2016 census.

The top five languages other than English spoken at home in Sunbury paints a new

picture of the city: 10 years ago, they were Italian, Greek, Maltese, Croatian and German – now it’s Italian, Punjabi, Mandarin, Hindi and Tagalog.

Sunbury’s Multicultural Resources Hub (MCR Hub) community development advisor Shammi Parekh has lived in Sunbury for more than 20 years and has seen the changing demographics first hand.

“When I first moved here, there was not much diversity here at all, whenever there was programs we would always travel outside Sunbury to attend those programs,” Ms Parekh said.

“I found that there wasn’t many people we could mix with and exchange our cultures, and talk about food and events and programs and stuff like that.”

The MCR Hub is a not-for-profit organisation aimed at helping people come together through connecting migrants to other established communities, and have been doing their vital work for about four years now.

However, Ms Parekh said while there was more diversity in the broader municipality of Hume, Sunbury had “a long way to go”.

“I believe that there should be a multicultural centre … an area where people can come in

for information and things in their languages – languages is the biggest barrier I feel,” Ms Parekh said.

“They don’t understand the information given, at election time a lot people did not understand how to vote … there is a very big gap there.”

Hume councillor Joseph Haweil has been campaigning for a multicultural hub to be established in Hume for some time, with a council feasibility study currently under way.

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Road wait drags on for residents

By Elsie Lange After decades of uncertainty, residents of Jacksons Hill finally have a date for the completion of a road out the estate – five years away, in 2027.

At a meeting on Monday, June 28, Hume council voted to push forward with plans for the road construction between Yirrangan and Watsons roads, which includes the approval of a Cultural Heritage Management Plan (CHMP)

by Wurundjeri traditional owners of the area.

A CHMP survey of the proposed corridor identified “significant archeological salvage is required”, which would require “three or more years”. The total cost of the road’s construction,

including up to $6.5 for the salvage, is estimated between $19.6 to $22.9 million.

The road is the last in a run of routes suggested since the development of Jacksons Hill began in 1997, which now has 1000 properties and still no southern exit point to help residents cross the railway line.

Jacksons Ward councillor Jack Medcraft introduced the motion at the meeting, adding an approved amendment for council to lobby the state government for any shortfall in funding – which could be up to $2.7 million.

“As the longest-serving councillor of Hume, I’ve been involved with this project for over 20 years, and have watched it go from an easy option to the convoluted one we now have

today,” Cr Medcraft said.

Cr Medcraft also described the road as “a vehicle of political advantage” in which council has been blamed for the project’s delay, despite the reason being the added cost of the government’s more recent cultural heritage laws. In May, Sunbury MP Josh Bull told Star Weekly he was “incredibly frustrated” with the road’s delay and had been raising the issue with Hume for years.

Jacksons Ward councillor Trevor Dance said it had taken “nearly 32 years” to get the road to this point, and would be “another five years to get it completed, 2027 – 37 years all up from the start of all of this”.

Cr Jarrod Bell said having grown up in

Sunbury and lived there for 30 years, he can’t remember a time when a connector road was not a point of discussion and urged councillors to adopt the motion.

“What this report gives us is a plan, it gives us a step forward, it gives us finally the most certainty I think this road has ever seen,” Cr Bell said.

Cr Bell said he wanted to be “abundantly clear” to the community that the road is still some time away.

“I ask for that fantastic patience and I understand the cynicism and the doubt and the questioning that many in the community will have about is this just another report that will be filed away and left behind,” he said.

Former Shire of Bulla turns 160 in 2022

Kim Browning is keen to connect communities through cheese and wine.

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Connecting via tasteful friendships When Gisborne local Kim Browning moved to town with her family at the end of January, she struggled to find the right local group to help her make friends, so she created her own: Gisborne Wine, Cheese and Conversation.

“There was a big gap, we [took on] over 100 [Facebook] members in two days … that was just Gisborne itself,” Ms Browning said.

Ms Browning said she’s keen to partner with local wineries and producers to showcase the best of the region, and can’t wait to dive into learning more alongside others about the cool

climate varieties the ranges has on offer.

“You can talk about the wine, if you want to, because you’ve got a common point of interest you can learn something from other people,” Ms Browning said. “But it’s also an icebreaker … that’s the hard thing about breaking into a new community, finding something in common.

“If you start with wine or cheese in common, then you get to open up and lead into other things.”

The group’s first gathering is happening at

Barringo Food and Wine in New Gisborne on Friday, July 8.

The group is open to everyone and anyone too.

“It’s from wine buffs up to, ‘I’ve never drunk wine, tell me all about it’. The more the merrier, it’s just about socialisation over a nice glass of wine,” Ms Browning said. “And if you don’t drink wine, still come along anway.”

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In September, the former Shire of Bulla, now incorporated into the Hume municipality, will celebrate its 160th anniversary, and council is looking into how it should celebrate it.

At a meeting on June 14, councillor Jarrod Bell raised a general business item to investigate options to mark the anniversary.

“The Shire of Bulla has a proud and long history, which obviously has been continued in our fantastic work here in the city of Hume,” Cr Bull said.

“It is the 160th anniversary in September this year… I’m not looking for a massive pageant or a festival or anything like that, but we do have the old shire offices in Bulla.

“Maybe there’s a historic meeting of the council in the old chamber there – it is small, I think we might struggle to fit in there – but maybe a morning tea or something.”

Cr Joseph Haweil joked that council could parade Cr Bell, alongside his fellow Jacksons Ward councillors Trevor Dance and Jack Medcraft on a float down Macedon Street to celebrate “this momentous occasion”.

“I think it’s an important suggestion, history is an important thing and the shire of Bulla has a very long history

by Australian standards as a municipal authority,” Cr Haweil said.

Posting on Facebook, Cr Bell said though it wasn’t a “major milestone”, it was something “worth recognising”.

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Hume approves a ‘record’ infrastructure spend Hume council adopted its final budget on Monday, June 27, which includes a 1.75 per cent rate increase and a “record spend” on infrastructure.

The budget includes a total income of nearly $462 million, with an operating expenditure of $356 million, generating a $105 million surplus.

At a meeting to adopt the budget, councillor Karen Sherry praised a $101 million spend on infrastructure in 2022-23, as well as its $165 million boost to services including waste collection, street sweeping, meal delivery and graffiti removal.

“We’re offering all of this in a fiscally

responsible manner in a constrained environment,” Cr Sherry said.

Cr Jarrod Bell said with the growth of the municipality came additional costs and challenges, which meant it was necessary to meet an “increasing demand on services and requirements”.

“Our community is one that is recovering from one of the greatest economic and community health challenges of this century,” Cr Bell said. “This budget sets us up as a community ready to thrive, ready to bounce back and ready to build the infrastructure and deliver the services that our community needs.

“We are a city that is growing, we are a city that is coming back to life, a city that deserves the services and deserves the infrastructure that this budget will deliver.”

New funding included in the 2022-23 budget include $3 million to commence building the Evans Street car park in Sunbury, $6 million on road resurfacing and $50,000 on the Sunbury Aquatic Centre car park.

Cr Trevor Dance raised concerns about the rate rises and increased spending, saying “the community are hurting”.

“The hurt will only grow as the cost of living skyrockets, I really have seen no serious

attempts at reducing our costs at all in this budget tonight,” Cr Dance said.

He said though he had requested a breakdown of administration costs of council, he had still not received them.

Crs Jodi Jackson, Jim Overend and Trevor Dance voted against the adoption of the draft budget. Cr Sam Misho was absent.

Mayor Carly Moore said the rate rise was a “really good outcome” for the community.

“We do some amazing work at council and I think that a 1.75 per cent rate rise to be able to continue to deliver those amazing things is a good outcome,” Cr Moore said.

Funding finally after soil snub

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Remote control ‘mess’

By Elsie Lange Sunbury BMX Club secretary Shawn Hindmarsh feels defeated when he turns up to the track to find it’s been ripped up by remote control cars – it’s up to volunteers to fix the mess.

Pictures posted on social media show tyre tracks criss-crossing the smooth mounds, otherwise level, safe and ready for the next lot of riders to take off.

“We probably spend over a thousand man hours a year on maintaining the track to keep it at a safe level,” Mr Hindmarsh said.

“We’re working with [Hume] council at the moment to try and get the track to be an all-weather track, so less damage will get done from rain and also less damage from remote controlled cars and misuse of the track as well.”

While upgrades from council are on the

way to the track, Mr Hindmarsh said they are taking “a long, long time”.

Hume’s city planning and places acting director James McNulty said council worked collaboratively with the club to prepare and maintain the facility.

“We recognise the contribution of volunteers to the club and in maintaining the track. To reduce the level of future maintenance required on the track, we’re investing $240,000 in improvements,” he said.

“This includes upgrades to the berms to asphalt, track modifications and drainage works. When complete, the new asphalt berms will significantly reduce the level of maintenance required on the track.”

Mr McNulty said the project is currently in the planning and design stage and would be completed in the 2022-23 financial year.

In the interim, Mr McNulty said council

provided the club materials such as crush rock to maintain the track surface, as well as machinery and equipment to enable the club to maintain the track and storage facilities.

Nine-year-old Jack loves the Sunbury BMX track and just wishes it wasn’t vandalised or misused by the public.

“We want other BMX clubs to see our track looking good, not covered in graffiti. It annoys me when we have to clean up other peoples’ mess all the time,” he said.

In a Facebook post, Jacksons Ward councillor Jarrod Bell said while on “face value” it might seem like the perfect spot to have fun with a remote controlled car, “it causes real damage which volunteers have to repair to ensure the track is safe”.

“The Sunbury BMX track is not designed to be a [remote control] car track, please don’t use it as one,” Cr Bell said.

The state government has announced a new fund to acknowledge disruption to the Sunbury and Bulla area while soil is being transported during boring of the West Gate Tunnel Project (WGTP).

In February, the West Gate Tunnel Project team recognised the need to support Sunbury and Bulla, after members of the community said they were frustrated by their exclusion from the West Gate Neighbourhood Fund Grants.

In a statement, Sunbury MP Josh Bull said the $2 million Sunbury and Bulla Neighbourhood Fund will offer two categories of funding – partnerships and grants – which will allow not-for-profit groups to access money for projects that “bring lasting benefits to the area”.

The Transforming Neighbourhood Partnerships, for projects over $50,000, will be available for improvements to the community, sporting and recreation facilities and local government.

The Celebrating Neighbourhoods Grant will include two opportunities: up to $20,000 will be available for festivals, events and installations, or up to $50,000 for one-off projects or activities aimed at improving community facilities, amenity and participation.

“Sunbury and Bulla are playing a crucial role in the WGTP, and we want local communities and neighbourhoods to share in the benefits,” Mr Bull said.

“This is a wonderful opportunity for groups in Sunbury and Bulla to have a project funded and make a real difference to their community.”

The soil from the WGTP currently being transported to Hi-Quality’s processing facility in Bulla has been a sore point for residents for months.

The government statement said the project was “essential” to provide an alternative to the West Gate Bridge, expected to be completed in late 2025.

State government’s $250 power saving bonus now open Macedon MP Mary-Anne Thomas is urging locals to get onto the Victorian government’s $250 power bonus to help drive down the cost of living.

The government is investing $250 million in a new Power Saving Bonus as part of the Victorian 2022-23 budget.

“I encourage the community to go onto Victoria’s Energy Compare website to not only get a better deal but to receive the Andrews Labor government $250 Power Saving Bonus,” Ms Thomas said.

The $250 payment opened on July 1 to

households across Victoria who use the Victorian Energy Compare (VEC) website to compare their energy deal to seek out the best price.

According to the government, the VEC website is the only free and independent online energy price comparison service available to Victorians.

“User data shows that seven out of every 10 users can save money by switching energy offers, with typical annual savings of $330 on energy bills in the first year of switching alone,” a government statement said.

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“Combined with the Power Saving Bonus, that means Victorian households could save up to $580 a year.”

The most efficient way to apply for the bonus is through the website, but those without a computer or the internet can call the Victorian Energy Compare Helpline, or receive support from community outreach partners.

The new bonus will run until June 30, 2023, and follows from the success of the $50 power saving bonus announced in the 2018-19 budget.

“It also builds on the $250 bonus for concession recipients delivered in the

Victorian Budget 2020-21, which remained open to eligible concession card holders until June 30, 2022 – and has provided more than $110 million to more than 850,000 Victorian households in total,” the government said.

Those receiving payments through the Pension Concession, JobSeeker, Austudy, Abstudy or Youth Allowance programs, or who hold a Department of Veterans’ Affairs Gold Card are eligible.

Previous recipients of the $50 or $250 power saving bonus will be eligible for the new one-off payment.

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Tree changes that make census

By Elsie Lange A picture’s worth a thousand words, and it took 25.5 million Australians counted in the census to paint a portrait of the country.

The new census data shows a population increase in the Macedon Ranges, from 46,100 in 2016 to 51,458 in 2021 – an 11 per cent rise.

Alongside the population increase are interesting details about the way houses are occupied and tree changes.

The ranges experienced a drop in unoccupied

private dwellings – from 1858 in 2016, down to 1648 in 2021. That represents a 2.2 per cent decrease in the number of vacant properties.

Macedon’s TCC Real Estate agent Kirrily Evans said these figures could be put down to people moving out of the city into new properties or their holiday homes because of the impact of pandemic lockdowns.

“Especially through 2020, when we were going through the COVID lockdowns, what we found is there were a lot of buyers who were living in Melbourne who were wanting to move

out here for that regional address,” Ms Evans said.

“They were wanting that regional postcode so they weren’t in lockdown, but then also too, through that period they reassessed lifestyle.

“A lot more people were working from home, so they weren’t necessarily having to travel into an office and into the city on a daily basis, so then the mindset changed.”

She said she noticed when people with holiday homes realised they were able to work from home in a beautiful regional area, they

rapidly made the leap.

“I actually had a property that I sold in Gisborne, and they were purely buying it for a holiday house, but through that COVID second lockdown, they ended up moving here,” she said.

Ms Evans said there was also a high demand for rentals, because the region did not have “an excess of properties that are just sitting vacant”.

“We’ve got a really high turnover for rentals, they don’t sit on the market for long before they are snapped up,” she said.

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The animal rescuers Manfred Zabinskas and Helen Round from Five Freedoms Animal Rescue. (Damjan Janevski) 287386

Hookworms making joeys crook Until a few years ago, wildlife rescuer Manfred Zabinskas OAM hadn’t seen potentially fatal hookworm infections in local kangaroo populations before.

Now, he’s frequently called out to properties to find sickly, “bizarre”-looking joeys and small roos suffering with the disease, also known as globocephaloides.

“It’s been an increasing situation, to the point where it’s that bad we’ve had some property owners report five or six animals die in their own yards from this condition,” Mr Zabinskas said.

Mr Zabinskas works alongside Helen Round at Five Freedoms Animal Rescue in East

Trentham, where they take the roos before seeking further veterinary assistance.

Kangaroos with the infection, usually joeys, are often discovered away from their mob, hiding in sheds or in covered places. They look sick – with choppy coats and skinny bodies, sometimes bloated in the face.

Mr Zabinskas and Ms Round encouraged locals to report these crook animals as soon as they see them, not only to seek help, but also to the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning to shed light on the issue.

Ms Round said the increase in numbers is linked to the La Niña wet weather, in which hookworm thrives. She also urged livestock

and pet owners to make sure their animals are wormed.

“It’s serious, I’d say there were hundreds in the area dying every year now. It’s something very recent that’s become a problem,” Mr Zabinskas said.

Earlier this year, the duo rescued little joey Brunhilde, bringing her back from the brink.

Now, Brunhilde is hopping around, and can take milk from a bottle standing up.

“We are so pleased and amazed the Brunhilde has survived as she was a worm riddled, anaemic, hypothermic skeleton with a blood glucose count of 1.1,” the rescue shelter posted on Facebook.

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“As a municipality, we have to be prepared to proactively provide services that are culturally appropriate,” Cr Haweil said.

“One of the key requests from multicultural communities of us as a council is to provide facilities that allow for the celebration of culture and identity, but also important areas like the retention of mother tongue, of language and venues where can provide services in a culturally appropriate way.”

Cr Haweil said Sunbury’s projected exponential growth over the next decades will bring new communities, “and the face of Sunbury will be very different from its historical demographics”.

“I’ve always been very, very supportive providing these venues, they obviously require investment from council and partnership from government, but I think rather than being reactive, council has a responsibility to proactive,” he said.

Ms Parekh said the MCR Hub’s recent Bollywood Dance Programs had made it clear how great local initiatives were for connecting new Indian communities.

“Making new friends, and talking about their experience and how they’re living here, always asking ‘What else is there in this area, what else do you do’,” she said.

“They were very keen to learn about what Sunbury had to offer … I think they are reaching out now and getting the information they need.”

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Official opening of Lancefield Park The lights at Lancefield Park are finally ready to go, allowing more night time activities for local sports. Following a $209,520 investment from the Victorian government, a $64,000 injection from Macedon Ranges council and $50,000 contributed by Lancefield senior and junior football clubs, it’s action time. Head to the park on Friday, July 8, at 5.15pm for the ceremony.

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The “reawakening“ of Macedon Ranges First Nations languages continues with the release of Taungurung Elder Aunty Loraine Padgham’s children’s book, written in both Taungurung and English.

BIJIL BA WUDHI DEBERRA (Bijil and Moths) tells the story of a young Taungurung boy who goes with his parents on their annual trip to the high plains in summer.

There, he takes part in cultural activities, renews friendships with other tribes and clans, and harvests Bogong moths. A QR code included in the storybook allows readers to listen to the words read in Taungurung language.

“This book aims to introduce children living on Taungurung Country to language that has existed on this land for a thousand generations,” Ms Padgham said.

“Not to make them fluent speakers but to make them aware of its existence and to be

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familiar with the sound of the language.

“It is part of broader work being undertaken by the Taungurung community to reawaken our language.”

Murrundindi council provided support in funding the book, released by Taungurung Land and Waters Council (TLaWC), which will be distributed to schools throughout its region.

TLaWC chief executive Matt Burns said the release was a “landmark moment” in Taungurung language revitalisation.

“It will form part of a number of resources that will be made over time to re-establish our language as an integral part of the cultural landscape for those, both Indigenous and otherwise, living on Taungurung Country,” Mr Burns said.

Purchase the book for $20 at https:// taungurung.com.au/store.

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After a 26-day construction blitz, in which crews worked around the clock to upgrade the Sunbury Line and construct the new bridge at the Gap Road level crossing in Sunbury, train services on the Sunbury and Bendigo lines are back. An update from Rail Projects Victoria (RVP) thanked residents for their patience while it completed the “vital“ upgrades. “In August, another 10-day construction blitz will take place on the Sunbury Line with platform extension works, signalling upgrades and the commissioning of three substations at Sunbury, Delahey and St Albans,“ RPV said. “To allow for these upgrades, buses will replace trains between Sunshine and Sunbury stations from 9pm Saturday, August 13 to last service Tuesday, August 23.

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Solar spotlight in energy crisis

By Elsie Lange Macedon Ranges Solar Power has been busier than ever, as more locals turn to renewable technologies amid the skyrocketing cost of energy.

Phone inquiries to Solar Victoria’s $1.3 billion Solar Homes Program – where Victorians can claim rebates from the government for installing renewable technologies – were 45 per cent higher than the yearly average.

The demand for solar batteries increased too – with Solar Victoria data showing a doubling of approved battery applications this financial year compared to the last.

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Luke Lalford, owner of Macedon Ranges Solar Power, said he’d seen the huge increase in demand for solar technology first hand, and believed anxiety about energy prices were likely responsible.

“We would receive between 60 and 70 enquiries a month, on average. I would say that has more than tripled in the last four weeks,” Mr Lalford said.

“There’s a sense of urgency surrounding having a solution for the rising costs of electricity.

“Our customers are concerned that electricity is going to become unaffordable.”

Mr Lalford said the government’s rebates for renewable technology were an important part

of the uptake of solar power across the board, and he hoped to see it continue.

“I think it would make solar power unaffordable for some people, and the people who can afford it can get it, but they’re not the people who necessarily need it either,” Mr Lalford said.

Since 2018, about 205,000 Victorians have benefited from the government’s Solar Homes program, and the government expects the recent uptick in rebates queries and applications to lead to a growth in installations over the winter months.

The solar installer said it was heartening to see neighbouring councils get involved with initiatives like the Solar Savers program.

In Hepburn shire, some households can install solar with no upfront costs and pay for their new system over eight years through their rates.

He said he would like to see the program taken up by Macedon Ranges council – but council said after participating in a pilot version of the program in 2017 without much uptake, they’d decided to abandon it.

Council planning and environment director Rebecca Stockfeld said it was a “strong supporter” of sustainable practices and continued to assist residents in achieving better household energy efficiency.

“Residents can access information about solar options through council supported organisations such as More Australian Solar Homes (MASH) a non-for-profit community solar bulk-buy program, and government rebates via council’s website,” she said.

Mr Lalford said solar was “in the forefront of peoples’ minds” when they build new homes.

“We’re seeing a lot more of that now, when people are building a new home they basically want solar on as part of the build,” he said.

Luke Lalford from Macedon Ranges Solar Power has seen a huge swell in demand for solar since energy prices were predicted to soar. (Supplied)

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Standing up for NAIDOC Week National Aborigines and Islanders Day Observance Committee (NAIDOC) Week is a time to recognise and celebrate the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people across Australia. Olivia Condous spoke to Indigenous people who work and live in the western suburbs about what the week means to them and their hopes for the future.

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very year Australians celebrate Indigenous culture during national NAIDOC Week, held on the week of the first Sunday in

July.

The theme for this year is ‘Get up! Stand up! Show up!’, designed to commemorate Indigenous peoples long history of continuing to fight for change.

NAIDOC Week aims to unite the country in celebrating Aboriginal culture and advocating for better recognition and understanding.

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There are many Indigenous figures across the western suburbs who are strong advocates and who work hard to support their community and culture.

Melton’s Lucy Webster is a Kamilaroi woman who is the deputy chairperson of Kirrip Aboriginal Corporation and a well-known local artist.

To her, celebrating NAIDOC Week was all about Indigenous cultures receiving the recognition they deserve.

“It’s all about recognising our culture and how it is still alive today, and it is the oldest living culture in the world,” Ms Webster said.

“The fact that Melton and a lot of councils are now actually recognising that and seeing the

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significance of NAIDOC Week is just fantastic.

“It’s helping us to share our culture further and get the acknowledgement and recognition that is well overdue.”

Ms Webster’s Indigenous art exhibition Winanga Burruguu is currently displayed at the Melton Library, exploring traditional Aboriginal art styles and is designed to bring further awareness of Aboriginal culture among the wider community.

Ms Webster said she hoped to see more significant acknowledgment and understanding of Aboriginal culture in the future.

“It’s only in recent years that it’s really started being taught more accurately in schools and things, so I would love to see a much more in depth understanding taught within our school system.”

She said education was integral to eradicating

racism towards Indigneous people in Australia.

“A lot of people don’t even actually notice that’s still happening.”

Ms Webster said the hopes she held for the future aligned with this year’s NAIDOC Week theme.

“It’s all about looking for that change, spreading that awareness and taking action.”

Scott Krakouer is a Minang Noongar man who works for Youth Support and Advocacy Service (YSAS), based in the west.

He said NAIDOC Week was a great opportunity to celebrate and share Aboriginal culture with all Australians.

“It’s not just about Aboriginal people getting involved in NAIDOC events or cultural activities, it’s about the whole community embracing the First People of this country and embracing the culture of Aboriginal people,” Mr Krakouer said.

“It’s for Aboriginal people to proudly share that with everyone.“ Echoing Ms Webster’s sentiments, he said the main improvement he wanted to see within the wider community was more education about Aboriginal people and culture.

“It’s getting a lot better in my lifetime, but I think we still have a long way to go in terms of just how well educated the general public is about Aboriginal issues and the reasons behind those issues, which stemmed from history.”

Mr Krakouer said the narrative the harm inflicted on Aboriginal communities happened a “really long time ago” and that Australia should move on was not accurate.

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By Jessica Micallef The first concept design for the new-look Gap Road level crossing in Sunbury has been released.

Gap Road will be lowered under the rail line to preserve the character of the heritage-listed Sunbury station.

Construction on the project was brought forward to begin this year, with the level crossing expected to be removed by late 2022, and the remaining works completed in 2023 – two years ahead of the initial 2025 completion date.

About 19,000 vehicles pass through the Gap

Road level crossing each day, with the number expected to reach 27,000 in 2026, according to state government data.

A three-week community consultation period was held in November last year for the public to provide feedback on the design, landscaping and public artworks for the new level crossing.

Sunbury MP Josh Bull said more than 170 residents contributed to the preliminary design.

“The level crossing will be gone for good by the end of 2022, with a road under rail design as promised,” he said.

“This year we will see site investigations continuing as well as some early works, with

the majority of major construction towards the end of 2022.”

The level crossing removal is being delivered in conjunction with the $2.1 billion Sunbury line upgrade, which includes platform extensions, train stabling modifications and rail track power upgrades at Sunbury station to enable bigger and more modern trains to run on the line.

The line is expected to transport up to 113,000 passengers in peak hours every week when the Metro Tunnel is open.

“We promised to remove this crossing by 2025, but this vital project has been fast tracked to synchronise works between the level

crossing removal and the $2.1 billion Sunbury line upgrade,” Mr Bull said.

“It means we will only need to close the line for an extended period of time once, rather than twice, resulting in less disruption and a level crossing-free Sunbury three years ahead of schedule.

“This is a critical project that will improve safety and ease congestion in the heart of our community and it is time to get it done.”

The Gap Road level crossing will be the fourth crossing removed on the Sunbury line and is one of 75 “dangerous and congested” level crossings in Melbourne to be gone by 2025.

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Left: Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung elder Aunty Julianne Axford with Melton MP Steve McGhie, Kirrip Aboriginal Corporation chair Skye Gooch and Melton councillor Ashleigh Vandenberg Centre: The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander flags. (Pictures: Supplied) Right: Scott Krakouer works in the western suburbs in youth support work. (Damjan Janevski) 285967_06

“A lot of this stuff kind of happened in my parents’ generation, so it really wasn’t that long ago.

“Aboriginal communities are still feeling the effects of some of the policies and the stuff that happened throughout history.”

Part of Mr Krakouer’s work is finding cultural mentors for Indigenous youth to help them better connect to their culture and identity.

“A big piece of the work is trying to link them with community and culture to help them kind of go on their cultural journey.”

Working in youth support services in the west, Mr Krakouer said more Indigenous people had moved to the area in recent years but services and facilities needed to catch up.

He commended Wyndham council on the recently opened Wunggurrwil Dhurrung Community Centre.

“The new centre in Wyndham Vale is a good

start, but having more public spaces in the west where Community can gather and connect with each other [is needed].”

Skye Gooch is the chairperson of the Kirrip Aboriginal Corporation and has lived in Melton for the last 15 years.

She said while she felt proud of her Aboriginal culture every day, she felt “super proud” during NAIDOC Week.

“It’s this whole celebration of culture, but it’s also for me a reminder of the struggles that our old people have gone through and the struggles that continue to face Mob.” While Ms Gooch said she enjoys celebrating NAIDOC Week, she felt as though the conversations each year weren’t really making progress.

“We’re still talking about the same things that have been happening since the beginning of NAIDOC,” she said.

“While I see that there are struggles still

ahead, I’m really hopeful, especially with all the Treaty talk and the Uluru Statement from the Heart. I’m really hopeful that maybe we’ll see a lot more progress in the next couple of years.”

Speaking of the future, Ms Gooch said she hoped that the Australian community, particularly governments, would engage with more truth-telling in Indigenous affairs.

“We can’t move forward unless truth-telling is engaged with and acknowledged, the true history of Australia is acknowledged and then healing can begin.”

Ms Gooch said she believed governments used the phrase “self-determination” as a “buzzword”, but did not actually facilitate the true meaning of the word.

“I just hope that in the future that the government commits to self-determination and listens to the voices because we have the solutions, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have the solutions.

“It’s just that it’s really hard for governments to listen to us and to let us be the ones leading the way.”

As chairperson of Kirrip Aboriginal Corporation, Ms Gooch said she felt privileged to be able to run events for the celebration and talk to the wider community on behalf of the Indigenous community.

She encouraged residents of the western suburbs to visit Kirrip House in Melton and get involved this NAIDOC Week.

“I’m really proud really of all the work that Kirrip does out here in the west and just encourage everyone in Community, even non-Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, to come down to Kirrip, have some yarns and just get involved this week.”

For a guide on local NAIDOC Week events, visit your local council website or https://www. naidoc.org.au/local-events/local-naidoc-weekevents.

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Have your community project funded The $2 million Sunbury & Bulla Neighbourhood Fund has been established by the Victorian Government to support the Sunbury and Bulla communities during the construction of the West Gate Tunnel.

Partnerships will provide over $50,000 for improvements to sporting and recreation facilities, local environments, and other initiatives supporting the building of community and participation.

Offered in two components, partnerships and grants, the Sunbury & Bulla Neighbourhood Fund allows not-for-profit groups to access funding for projects that bring people together and build community capacity.

A wide range of projects are eligible including those that celebrate heritage, history or diversity, focus on arts and culture, emphasise learning and development, or enable greater participation of community members.

Grants will provide up to $50,000 for community-led projects that benefit residents of Sunbury and/or Bulla.

The fund is managed by the West Gate Tunnel Project, Major Transport Infrastructure Authority.

Applications open now Scan to register for an information session westgatetunnelproject.vic.gov.au/sunbury-bulla-fund

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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.

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Make these changes now and don’t wait until the last minute, because gun safe stock may be low

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

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 if noncompliance is identified, your firearms licence may be suspended, your firearms seized or destroyed and you may have to front a magistrates court.”

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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.

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.

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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.

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“This new legislation will enhance the security of firearms and reduce the instances of them being stolen and falling into the wrong hands, making our community safer,” Senior Constable DeCarli said.

Residents who have questions can contact the divisional firearms officer at their local police station.

Details: https://www.police.vic.gov.au/ firearm-storage

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It rehearses Tuesdays from 7.30pm, at 45 Furlong Road, North Sunshine.

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Creative life writing Have you ever wanted to learn how to write your life story? Get involved with Annette Subhani’s creative life writing workshop on Tuesday, July 12 at Romsey Library from 6.30-8.30pm. Bookings required.

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

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Plant Produce Swap and Drop Bring plants, seedlings, cuttings, herbs, veggies or fruit from your garden, or a recipe, to swap with other produce-loving green thumbs at the Sunbury Library. There are two upcoming Saturday dates, on July 9 and August 6, from 10am-noon. To swap means to bring one from home and take one home, and all levels of experience are welcome.

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Community wills day The Salvation Army in Sunshine will host a community wills day on Tuesday, July 19.

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Visit or become a new member of the Jackson’s Creek Combined Probus Club, gathering on the second Monday of each month at the Sunbury Football Club at 10am. Enjoy evening outings and evenings each month with a friendly group of men and women, and twice yearly trips away staying in cabins and caravans. Join them!

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Seniors citizens meets The St Albans Senior Citizens group is welcoming new members. The group meets Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 9 am-1.30pm at The St Albans Senior Citizens Centre, corner of Alfrieda and William streets, St Albans. Cost of membership is $10 annually and $1 entry on the days you attend.

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Cadillac Dance Club Dance all night long at the Cadillac Club, running once a month at the Woodend Bowling Club starting July 15. Tickets are $18, from 7-10.30pm.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Family History and Heritage Society If you’ve got a hankering to learn more about Sunbury and even your own family history, why not check out the Sunbury Family History and Heritage Society, meeting at 1.30pm on the third Thursday of each month at the Sunbury Senior Citizens Centre, 8 O’Shanassy Street, Sunbury.

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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.

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Rotary club The Sunbury Rotary Club meets every Tuesday at the Sunbury Bowling Club from 7pm.

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Ladies probus The Woodlands Ladies Probus Club of Sunbury meets on the fourth Monday of each month at the Sunbury Bowling Club at 9.45 am. The club is based on fun, friendship and fellowship and enjoys monthly outings, an annual trip away and a lot of fun meetings.

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enjoy outings, film mornings, speakers and presenters, as well as special events like holidays and bus trips. New members are warmly welcomed.

■ Pat, 0433 789 754 or Sylvia, 0417 170 142

Sunbury Combined Probus Club The Sunbury Combined Probus Club meets every fourth Thursday of the month at the Sunbury Football Social Club at 10am. Visitors and new members welcome.

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The Sunbury Ladies Probus Club meets at 9.30am on the fourth Wednesday of each month at the Sunbury Football Social Club rooms. The friendly group of women

Melton Over 50s Social Group A friendly group of people aged over 50, who enjoy each other’s company while attending events and outings such as dinners, shows, dancing, cinemas and more. If you live in the Melton area and would like to meet new friends, in a welcoming group environment, this is for you.

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Bacchus Marsh Market Toastmasters Sunbury & Macedon Ranges Toastmasters helps its members develop their public speaking, communication and leadership skills. The group meets on the first and third Tuesday of each month, from 7.20-9.30pm, at the Sunbury Senior Citizens Hall.

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Sunbury Seniors Sunbury Seniors meet on Mondays and Fridays at 8 O’Shanassy Street, Sunbury, from 10am-3pm. A variety of activities are offered – indoor bowls, cards, snooker, guest speakers, day excursions, subsidised lunches or just a cup of coffee and a chat.

If you’re 55 or older and would like to make some new friends.

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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.

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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.

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Jacob, Sienna, William and Gracie from Gisborne Primary School are rugging to take part in World Environmental Day.

Scathing spoil

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The Victorian Ombud sman has condem the state’s environ ned mental handling of the dumpin regulator over the Project (WGTP) spoil g of West Gate Tunnel including the Hi-Qua into the western suburbs, lity site at Bulla.

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by Ombudsman Debora Glass in parliament h on Tuesday, May 31, says the Environment Protection Author ity (EPA) failed to properly engage with commu groups over the nity soil accountability, which disposa l, and lacked in turn increased concern. local

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The kids at Gisborn e Primary School rugged up in their got jumpers and scarves and beanies, going without power for one hour to celebra te this year’s World Environment Day. For went without heating the hour, pupils gadgets on Monda , electricity and y, June 6, helping them to understand why it is important to be mindful of the planet we live on.

William, a pupil at said some classes the school, even challenged themselves to do even hour without power. more than one “It was really fun because we had heater, so we could no bring our Oodies,” William said.

World Environment Day is a United Nations initiative, and this year’s theme is #OnlyOneEath , calling for “collec tive, transformative action to celebrate, protect on a global scale and restore our planet”.

Held annually since 1973, it is the largest day for the environment – from Gisborne to Stockh olm, has millions of people now the event from all over the world taking part.

“The reason we did electricity and help this is to save the environment,” William said.

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It also found the EPA had approved versions of Environ earlier “The EPA, ment Management (EMPs) with “deficie Plans process, cut as with all departments in this government pressur nt information” due to the commu out the community aspects, and e “to ‘fix’ problem nity aspect, in a well as overlooking large project, is s”, as the most important aspect,” the human rights of locals.

Mr O’Neill said.

However, the report “Everyt hing that said the EPA’s decision the EPA has done to approve EMPs now is overshadowed by for spoil disposa their failure and “environmenta lly l sound” and didn’t was incompetence to do the basics local communities of their role.” place Ms Glass launche at significant risk. d the investigation Sunbur y residen in August 2021 followi t and founder ng of the commu Sunbur y Agains nities near three sites concerns from t Toxic Soil Facebook Marsh in Bulla, Bacchus page Chris O’Neill and “unreasonable psychosaid the EPA had put by the EPA Ravenhall, which were approved for logical stress” on community. the WGTP, after the dumping of spoil from the the discove in the project’s ground ry of PFAS chemicals water.

“This failure to provide appropriate information and communities to particip opportunities for ate when making approva l decision its s for for the Project was sites to receive the spoil unreasonable,” Ms said.

Glass “It also gave no specific consideration human rights, even though human rights to very much a focus were for affected commu who were worried nities, about the impact of PFAS on themselves and their waterways and wildlife children, as well as .”

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Citroen C4 shines for the price

By Chris Riley, Marque Motoring The Citroen C4 may look like an SUV, Citroen describes it as a blend of car, hatch and a coupe.

Whatever floats your boat.

There’s just the one model coming Downunder, the C4 Shine, priced from $37,990 plus on-roads.

Styling It sits high enough to be an SUV and has, lower protective plastic cladding, and it’s categorised as an SUV for statistical purposes.

But the rear hatch and steeply sloping rear roof line lend an athletic, coupe-look to the profile.

The front with its slimline lights’ highlights “Citroën LED Vision“ technology, with daytime running lights, headlights with three elements and LED fog lights with static corner lighting.

The interior features a wide, minimalist dashboard, bookended by large air vents, with easy-to-use controls that does away with unnecessary clutter.

It has a minimalist 5.5-inch digital instrument panel. You won’t find any cool navigation graphics here. In fact, cycling through the small screen and its retro graphics produces hardly any visual change at all.

A flip-up style, head-up information panel is standard. It’s visible through polarised sunglasses. Excellent!

It does the job, but is a little large and intrusive.

Rear seat comfort was given plenty of attention during the design process, but legroom still feels a little tight.

Advanced Comfort seats, designed for long distances, incorporate a high-density layer covered by 15mm-thick textured surface foam, providing a padded effect.

Standard kit includes 18-inch alloys, keyless entry and start, dual climate air conditioning, partial leather upholstery, leather-wrapped steering wheel, heated front seats, and a four-way power driver’s seat with massaging.

There’s also automatic lights and wipers, automatic high-beam, dimming rear-view mirror, LED headlights, daytime running lights and fog lights, static cornering lights, along with front, rear and side parking sensors, electric parking brake, rear privacy glass and heated, power-folding exterior mirrors.

Curiously, the physical volume control for audio is located on the furthest side from the driver, whether it’s the right or left-hand drive model.

There’s one 12V power outlet in front, along with one USB Type-A socket for charging and one USB Type-C socket for data. The second row has just the one USB Type-A socket for charging.

Citroen C4 is covered by a five-year unlimited kilometre warranty, with service due every 12 months or 15,000km.

C4 . . . it’s fun, stylish and doesn’t cost a bomb. (Pictures: Supplied)

There’s also blind spot monitoring, active lane departure warning, adaptive cruise control with stop and go, driver attention alert, colour head-up display and a reversing camera with top-down 360-degree image.

Infotainment Infotainment comes in the form of a frameless, ultra-thin, borderless 10.0-inch touchscreen together with six-speaker audio, built-in satellite navigation, voice recognition, Bluetooth phone and audio streaming, DAB digital radio and Apple CarPlay and Android Auto -- with the support of high-level acoustic insulation.

Engines / transmissions Power comes from a perky 1.2-litre, three-cylinder, turbo-petrol engine that delivers 114kW of power at 5500 revs and 240Nm of torque from 1750 revs.

Driving the front wheels is an eight-speed auto, with paddle shifters. The engine stop-start that delivers excellent fuel consumption.

Safety Safety is disappointingly rated at four stars, narrowly falling short in some areas.

It extends to six airbags, forward collision warning and autonomous emergency braking with low light pedestrian and cyclist detection.

Driving The sloping roofline, although it looks terrific, makes backseat entry and exit more difficult and reduces rear headroom.

The cabin features a hollow form dash and soft touch armrest trim, with high-gloss black accents for the air vents, steering wheel, instrument panel, air conditioning fascia, infotainment controls and centre console.

The centre console offers plenty of storage space with lots of other storage available around the cabin.

The front seats are comfy, a good size and heated too. The driver’s seat features four-way electric adjustment but manual fore and aft adjustment as well as a massage function.

The passengers’ seat has multi-way manual adjustment with electric lumbar adjustment.

The rear seat has a split/fold backrest. Its rear area has rear air vents and USB charging.

The doors feature a curious, angled strip of cloth trim as ornamentation.

Doubling as a rear-view camera, the screen offers poor vision when it comes to reversing in low light at night.

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AT A GLANCE MODEL RANGE Citroen C4 Shine: $37,990 (automatic) SPECIFICATIONS Citroen C4 Shine 1.2-litre turbo-petrol five-door wagon

Note: This price does not include government or dealer delivery charges. Contact your local Citroen dealer for drive-away prices.

Turbocharging the car basically brings performance up to the level of a 2.0-litre engine. It also delivers maximum torque earlier in the rev range, giving it more thrust, especially away from the line. Being a three-cylinder engine, it adds a thrummy feel and note to proceedings.

Gear selection is accomplished via a fingertip type push-pull toggle, with separate buttons for park and manual mode and another switch for drive modes. The toggle works okay, but is virtually invisible at night and can be challenging as your fingers search for it, with backlighting for only the park and manual buttons.

Gear change paddles are fun for more spirited driving. The three-cylinder turbo delivers a surprising amount of punch for its size, zipping away from the lights and developing a healthy

rasp under hard acceleration.

The eight-speed auto is often jerky in execution and reminds us of the dead but not forgotten robotised manual the company once offered. The brakes are grabby too.

Much is made of the ride quality which is enhanced by pressurised hydraulic shock absorbers with progressive damping front and rear.

The resulting ride is firmish and not altogether unpleasant, but nothing special otherwise.

Rated at 6.1L/100km, we were getting 6.7 from the 50-litre tank after 720km of road testing.

Summing up I worry for the future of Citroen in this country.

Although it makes some fun and sometimes exciting cars, for some reason no one wants to buy them. I guess it can be compared to GM trying to sell Holdens to the French. They’d be suspicious at least. I’m not saying the C4 is a great car, but it offers plenty for the price. It’s fun, super stylish and is an interesting alternative to the lookalike, drive-alike competition.

Note: Last week’s motor page had the wrong pictures attached to the article about the Subaru WRX GT sporswagon. The error was made during processing of the material.

East Sunbury seniors rise again with new coach After a season off the field due to player shortages, East Sunbury’s senior teams will play in the Essendon District Football League again, led by an exciting new coach.

Accomplished player Aaron Kite is the club’s ticket to coming back from the brink, and East Sunbury senior teams operations manager Travis Bishop said he believes Kite is the perfect man for the job.

“He’s got great experience. He’s going to be a playing coach for us, which is an even bigger advantage,” Bishop said.

“This is the beginning of our senior team.”

In February, East Sunbury gave the “really sad” news to the players, and have powered through the 2022 season by investing its energy into the younger sides – “building up the juniors, so it’s our bloodline going into the seniors”.

“We were giving them free registration or giving them sponsored jumper to wear – things like that to really get them to buy into our club so we could have a future,” Bishop said.

“We’ve been working hard behind the scenes,

East Sunbury is back with a new coach and will play the next season in the EDFL. (Supplied)

interviewing some head coaches that would be the right fit for the club.”

Kite started his career representing the Victorian Metro team in the under-16s, followed by playing with the Calder Cannons where he became a TAC Cup premiership player.

He was then drafted by the Adelaide Crows, and played nearly 50 games in the SANFL between Norwood and Woodville

West Torrens.

When he returned to Melbourne, he became a two time premiership player for Craigieburn.

In 2016, he was an assisting backline playing coach for Craigieburn Eagles, and in 2021 an assisting forward line playing coach for Glenroy Football Club.

“Aaron Brings a fresh, energetic, and positive attitude. Along with being well prepared, he is driven, hardworking and knowledgeable,”

Bishop said. “Combined with strong leadership qualities and people skills, Aaron is an accomplished player ready to transition into the next phase of his football journey.”

East Sunbury club president Ronnie Paoly told Star Weekly in February it would be a challenging 12 months ahead of him, but he knew the club would pull through with the support of his committee behind him and his knowledge of financial management.

“The word we’re using is: excited. I’m not going to lie to you, it’s going to be a challenge, but I know we’ll pull through,” he said.

A year on, he might be proven right, at least Bishop thinks so.

“I believe having a young, energetic coach with great experience, especially winning premierships and in the AFL, that would attract a lot of players to come to our state of the art facilities,” Bishop said. “[We have] two ovals now, a great new score board, great social rooms, I can’t see why no one would want to buy in to what we have to offer.”

Essendon’s VFLW triumph

Abbey McDonald.

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Cannons stars shine

By Elsie Lange Eighteen-year-old Calder Cannons star defender Abbey McDonald will don the white and navy blue for Geelong following Wednesday night’s NAB AFLW draft.

The versatile player from Sunbury was the Cats’ final selection at pick 55, and will join the club for season seven.

McDonald, a die-hard Geelong fan, said she was “still in shock”.

“I know mum’s happy as, she apparently yelled at the airport when she heard my name called out,” she said.

In a statement, the club said McDonald’s footy smarts means “she can be deployed right across the ground”.

“Abbey is a real competitor, and we love the way she plays,” Geelong’s head of women’s football, Brett Johnson, said.

“She defends first and is able to work off her opponent and contribute to our attack.”

McDonald received congratulations from big names too.

“I had [Patrick] Dangerfield and [Joel]

Selwood message me,” McDonald said.

“That was a big shock and eye opener … it was just amazing.”

McDonald will join Geelong VFLW deputy vice-captain Mia Skinner (pick 33) and Northern Knights’ Brooke Plummer (pick 42) at the Cats.

Leading up to the draft, McDonald told Star Weekly the opportunity would “mean the world” as she’d been wanting to play high level football for years.

“I started playing football as I was always with a family full of boys who loved football and inspired me to start playing and it grew bigger over the years as I got older,” she said.

She’s been kicking career goals during her time at the Cannons – one of the team’s best this season – and was named in the AFL NAB Academy best under-18 plays heading into this year.

The defender was also named in the NAB League Girls team of the year on the half-back flank.

More jewels in the Cannons crown were picked up too, including forward/midfielder

Heidi Woodley from Kilmore, welcomed to the Western Bulldogs at pick 37, and Tahlia Read at pick 85 for the Fremantle Dockers.

Woodley is described by the Bulldogs as having “burst onto the scene at this year’s AFLW under-18 championships, catching the eyes of recruiters with her evasiveness and athleticism forward of the ball”.

The 17-year-old – who suffered an injury in the opening round of the 2022 NAB League Girls season only returning to action in round seven – said the news was “very unexpected”.

“I was sitting on the couch, with all my family around me, some really good friends,” Woodley said.

“I heard it, and we were all just looking at each other like, ‘Oh my god, what has just happened’.”

Woodley was surprised to be picked so early, and was stoked with the outcome – especially being chosen for the Bulldogs.

“Whether it was the last, a high pick or a low pick, I don’t care at all. I’m just very grateful for the opportunity,” she said.

After an undefeated season, it was a stunning 35-point victory over the Southern Saints which won Essendon’s VFLW side the grand final at ETU Stadium on Sunday.

Retiring women’s footy legend Cecilia McIntosh told Channel 7 it was “pretty epic” to get the win in her last game.

The Bombers led the Saints from start to finish, scoring 6.6 (42) to 0.7 (7) – the team in control from Simone Nalder’s fifth minute goal.

Bombers’ co-captain Mia-Rae Clifford, with eight disposals, five contested possessions, three tackles and one inside-50, said she had “no words to explain” what she was feeling after the game.

“I’m so proud of these girls and this group,” Clifford told Channel 7 after the match.

“It’s rare to have a group like this and I’m so grateful to be a part of it and play alongside them.”

Clifford praised Essendon’s four-year-long coach Brendan Major and said he’d been a major part of the club’s triumph.

“He’s irreplaceable, he’s one of the greatest coaches I’ve ever had,” she said.

“I wouldn’t be the player I am today without him and this team wouldn’t be where we are today without him.”

Major said he was “just really proud”.

“I think it’s the way we’ve played our footy. It’s exciting, people want to come and watch, it gets the scores on the board,” Major said.

“It’s not just about winning games, it’s about creating a brand that people want to be a part of, that people want to play in and people want to watch, so it’s fantastic. “ Sunday’s biggest upset was a knee injury suffered by Bombers’ co-captain Georgia Nanscawen, the first-ever player signed to the club’s VFLW program, who went down in the last quarter.

Clifford said the team would be “right behind” Nanscawen no matter what.

“That gave us that extra bit of energy to play for our skip, she puts her body on the line for us every day so we wanted to do the same for her,” she said.

Elsie Lange

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