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Winter coats to the rescue Cute, upcycled garments are keeping the lambs at Edgar’s Mission warm, thanks to an un-baah-lievable local teen.

Sacred Heart College student Laura decided to make special coats for the Lancefield not-for-profit animal sanctuary as part of her year nine school upcycling project.

“I went around op shops and collected blankets, then sewed them into coats in the hope that the lambs could use them,“ Laura said.

In their gorgeous new attire, rescued lambs Twister and Diamond were woolly happy to model their new outfits.

Edgar’s Mission founder and director Pam Ahern was delighted with Laura’s kind gesture.

“It was so heart-warming to see young people getting creative in order to help animals in need,“ Ms Ahern said.

“We are so grateful to Laura and everyone who has donated coats to us.

We now have more than enough to keep our lambs snug for years to come.”

In spring, Edgar’s Mission will open its doors again to pre-booked visitors, offering much-loved sanctuary tours to individuals, schools and community groups. Dates are set to be released on August 20.

Details: www.edgarsmission.org.au Edgar’s Mission founder and director Pam Ahern with coat-maker Laura and lambs Twister and Diamond.

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‘Fright’-ful Sunbury Road

By Elsie Lange Sunbury residents are scared about the state of Sunbury Road, following a spate of recent incidents which have prompted outcry on social media.

Tracy McMorrow said when she went through the roundabout at the intersection of Loemans and Sunbury roads about 6.45am Tuesday, July 5, she nearly had an accident.

“I wasn’t speeding, because the road is absolutely terrible,” Ms McMorrow said. “You

cannot see the white lines, so as I went through the roundabout my car went sideways, basically.

“I was just so lucky I didn’t hit another car next to me.”

Later that morning, a minor collision occurred, and police, the Country Fire Authority and Fire Rescue Victoria attended.

In an accident on Saturday, July 2, two trucks collided on Sunbury Road. There were no injuries, however an ambulance attended the scene and the vehicles had to be towed.

A post to one of Sunbury’s Facebook groups

about 5am warned residents to “be extra careful” at the same roundabout, as their car had “slid around it”.

The post garnered more than 130 comments, many saying they’d had the same experience, and others urging residents to contact the Department of Transport or Sunbury MP Josh Bull.

Following questions from Star Weekly raising residents’ concerns, a state government spokesperson said an “enormous amount” of work was under way in Sunbury .

This includes the Gap Road Level Crossing Removal, the Sunbury Road Upgrade and the truck movements associated with carrying waste from the West Gate Tunnel Project (WGTP) to the Hi-Quality spoil processing facility in Bulla.

“While these projects will deliver significant benefits, they do mean that there is more traffic on Sunbury Road during construction,” the spokesperson said.

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Hume’s green light for new Sunbury dental centre A new dental clinic is on the way for Sunbury.

At a meeting on Monday, June 27, Hume council voted to approve the use and development of land at 12 Powlett Street in Sunbury for a medical centre.

“You can never have enough medical services in your town and this one in particular will provide a lot of dental health to quite a number of residents,” councillor Jack Medcraft said.

“Especially as you’re coming into Sunbury … there’s a number of estates on the eastern side and they will certainly be in need of dental health.”

The centre is proposed for a 1022 square

metre vacant site in the south-west corner of the intersection between Powlett and Macedon streets, with “no existing vegetation” present.

A maximum of five medical professionals are set to work onsite at any given time, and the applicant has requested no limit on operating hours so it can function as an emergency service.

However, the application received 27 objections to council, including concern about the design, height, operating hours, waste disposal, light spill, tree protections, use of an unsealed road and traffic along Powlett Street.

According to a report to council, the application was assessed against “all relevant

policies and provisions in the [Hume Planning] Scheme” and was given the go-ahead.

Cr Joseph Haweil said he wanted to lend his support to the report, because of disparities in provision of health services in Hume.

“I think that wherever there are reasonable development opportunities that provide a key medical service or other allied service to our communities, we should be supporting it so long as it meats the planning scheme,” Cr Haweil said.

“Because there are gross socio-economic inequalities and disparities … people don’t realise how disadvantaged the outer metropolitan suburbs are, how growth areas

Community ambos’ snub

By Elsie Lange A community health organisation established to take pressure off the state’s emergency service has been knocked back in its request for state government funding, despite recent code reds called by Ambulance Victoria (AV).

HMS Collective provides aged care, disability support and in-home help, and is Australia’s first community paramedic service – it has now expanded from the Macedon Ranges into Sunbury, Melbourne, Geelong, Wangaratta and Ballarat.

Collective co-founder and paramedic Andrew McDonell said he wanted to emphasise how the service could work as a “circuit breaker” in preventing unnecessary ambulance callouts, with AV urging Victorians to only call triple-0 “for emergencies only”.

“The whole point of our service is to prevent health crisis and treat people in their homes, keeping them out of ambulances or hospitals and redirecting to general practice,” Mr McDonell said.

“From our data, in an average week, we are preventing around 120 hours of ambulance call outs, saving over $180,000 and increasing ambulance availability.”

AV has called several code reds this year, including one as late June.

Victorian Ambulance Union spokesperson Danny Hill told 3AW radio on June 28 a code red was a “disaster protocol”.

“They use that to try to incentivise, send out an alarm and an alert to [paramedics] to try and get them to come into work, but also to send a message to other parts of the health system about the strain that AV are dealing with,” Mr Hill said.

Responding to questions from Star Weekly, a state government spokesperson described HMS Collective as “a private business operating in a marketplace” and not within the scope of the Department of Health to fund.

“We’ll work with the program to help them liaise directly with health services and primary health networks – which are funded to deliver care and services to the Victorian community

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and may look to partnerships that deliver home based services,” the spokesperson said.

However, Mr McDonell said HMS Collective was the name for a partnership between not-for-profit HMS Community Limited, and private enterprise Health & Medical Services Pty Ltd. HMS Collective community paramedic and

innovation facilitator Jacqui Wilkinson said it had been wonderful to see the community welcome its support “with open arms”.

“HMS Collectives’ goal is to keep people safe at home and providing support when they need it. This means keeping people out of ambulances and hospitals who do not require those services,” she said.

are very disadvantaged and take very many years to catch up.”

Cr Haweil said he’d like to see council do further advocacy work on increasing access to medical services.

Cr Jarrod Bell proposed a hypothetical situation in which the land was instead used as another housing development, and said traffic conditions “would probably be worse”.

“When we talk about seeking for ideal outcomes, this is a great outcome for the health and wellbeing of Sunbury and Jacksons Creek Ward community,” Cr Bell said.

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Planet GAGA in Sunbury for affirming fun Non-binary, transgender and gender diverse children and their parents and carers are invited to Sunbury and Cobaw and Community Health’s (SCCH) ‘Planet GAGA’ morning of games and activities on July 16 in Sunbury.

Organised by SCCH’s WayOut program, Planet GAGA is aimed at primary school aged kids, offering an opportunity for local families to connect and have some fun.

Planet GAGA stands for ‘Gender Affirming Games and Activities’ and started in Kyneton this time last year, as locals parents sought support for their gender diverse or gender questioning kids.

WayOut’s Rhani Dean-Talbet said Planet GAGA is one of very few groups for this age group being run in the state.

“It will be a safe, welcoming and inclusive place where there will be time for some free play as well as organised activities,“ Ms Dean-Talbet said.

WayOut has been operating in the Macedon Ranges for 20 years, providing a range of support and services to LGBTIQA+young people and their networks.

One Macedon Ranges parent said Planet GAGA was a “huge mental health boost”.

Planet GAGA is happening 10.30am until 12.30pm on Saturday, July 16 for kids aged six to 11.

RSVPs are essential – email healthpromotion@scchc.org.au or phone 5421 1666.

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A little beauty: Mount Macedon is Victoria’s Top Tiny Town It’s almost unsurprising the delightful village of Mount Macedon has been crowned Victoria’s best tiny town, and local tourism operators are “thrilled“.

Last Wednesday, the hamlet received the Top Tiny Tourism Town award, a new category introduced by the Victorian Tourism Industry Council’s (VTIC) Top Tourism Town Awards, for populations under 1500 people.

Excited about the news, Tourism Macedon Ranges chair Jenny Stillman said Mount Macedon reiterated that the town “punches above its weight”.

“We’re very, very proud and pleased with the outcome,” Ms Stillman said.

“It’s a all-year round attraction and asset, and a wonderful place to live.”

Other champions revealed include Bendigo,

for Victorian Top Tourism Town with a population over 5000, and Port Fairy, for Top Small Tourism Town Award with a population between 1500 and 5000.

The three towns will now go in the running for the title of Australia’s Top Tourism Town in their respective categories, to be announced in coming months.

Macedon Ranges Accommodation Association (MRAA) president Andrew Towner believes the award recognises the hard work of local businesses, the community and council to create “exceptional experiences“ for visitors.

“Mount Macedon now advances to the National Awards and this will help raise the profile of the Macedon Ranges Australia-wide,” he said.

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VTIC chief executive Felicia Mariani described tourism as the “lifeblood” of regional towns, and the awards showcase the diverse range of incredible places to visit in Victoria.

Daylesford Macedon Tourism chief executive Steve Wroe said the win was “thrilling“ and was feeling confident about the town’s prospects at the national awards.

“What it demonstrates is the ability to balance the visitor economy with community needs,” Mr Wroe said. “An example of this is the Macedon Ranges Autumn Festival, which was specifically designed to offer visitors a broad suite of activities during the autumn leaves times, while dispersing the visitors across the region to minimise the impact on local residents.”

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MRAA president Andrew Towner, Macedon Ranges council acting visitor economy coordinator Nicole Pietruschka and council economic development manager Stephen Pykett. (Supplied: Victorian Tourism Industry Council).

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Low rental vacancy rates bite

By Elsie Lange The state of the rental market in the Macedon Ranges has been a concern to locals for some time.

In April,-Woodend Community Chest foundwe Reverend Melissa Clark told Star Weekly it was nearly impossible to find an affordable place to rent in the region.

Recent property and rental data from SQM Research shows in Woodend, the vacancy rate in May this year was 0.4 per cent, in Gisborne it was 0.5 per cent and in Romsey, 0.8 per cent.

According to the data, the national vacancy

rate is sitting at 1 per cent.

Everybody’s Home spokesperson Kate Colvin said a healthy vacancy rate sits between 2 to 3 per cent, where there’s roughly the same amount of renters as there are rental properties on the market.

Ms Colvin said a vacancy rate like Woodend’s is “really low” and suggests there’s more renters looking for properties than there are properties available.

“That’s where you end up with big increases in rents, because all of that competition means that real estate agents can see that even if they increase the price for the property, they’ll still

be able to rent it out,” Ms Colvin said.

According to Department of Families, Fairness and Housing quarterly data ending in March this year, the median cost of renting a home in the Macedon Ranges was $480 a week, well above the statewide average of $400.

At a Macedon Ranges council meeting in June, a resident asked about effect of short-stay accommodation on the availability and affordability of longer-term rentals, as the region is considered a tourism destination.

Council said short term accommodation was a state government responsibility, but

welcomed the government’s $5 billion Big Housing Build to deliver about 12,000 new dwellings across the state.

“Council is pleased that Macedon Ranges shire has been earmarked to receive a minimum investment of $30 million through this program, which will go some way towards addressing housing issues in the shire,” council said.

Ms Colvin said while Everybody’s Home welcomed the state government’s investment, she said it needs to continue beyond its wrap date of 2024 to make a dent in the consequences of “a decade of housing neglect”.

Closing gap after cancer It was the loneliness of breast cancer which made Lesley Cole think about starting a local support group.

The Gisborne resident was diagnosed with breast cancer three years ago, and said it’s the uncertainty of the future, even in remission, which comes back to haunt her.

“I just think it’s a very lonely experience for everyone,” she said.

“Having family around is very helpful, I had that … [but] to get out and talk to other people who have been through the same experience would be very helpful for anyone that’s going through the early years of breast cancer,” she said.

She took her idea to Gisborne’s community Facebook page, and soon after was flooded with people reaching out to say they were interested in taking part, or knew someone who would benefit.

Since last week, Ms Cole has secured a home

for the group at Gisborne Golf Club and hopes to begin in late July or early August, and she’s thinking of holding it on the first and third Tuesday of the month at 10.30am.

“It’s also quite pretty, because you can overlook the course and the kangaroos coming in. It’s a nice environment for anyone to sit there and have a coffee,” she said.

Ms Cole said the group will be open to people from all over the region to bond through their shared experiences.

“I’m doing this because I would like to give cancer survivors and their networks friendship and support, and to foster their good mental health,” Ms Cole said.

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Pokies concern despite less loss

By Elsie Lange Despite a recent decline in Hume’s pokies spending, council is concerned about a 29 per cent increase in losses on the previous year between the months of April and May. In April, Star Weekly reported Hume’s $12.6 million spend on electronic gaming machines (EGMs) in the month of March – the largest loss in 20 years.

Hume council services and living director Hector Gaston said despite the $392,445 decrease in pokies spending in the municipality,

the general trend was worrying.

“Data from May 2022, shows that Hume experienced an increase of more than $2.5 million in losses when compared to 2021,” Mr Gaston said.

“This is of concern to council, particularly at a time when communities are still experiencing the negative impacts of COVID-19, as well as the emerging financial stresses of rising fuel, food and other household costs.”

In May, the monthly spend on EGMs in Hume was $11,940,170. Across four Sunbury pokies venues, almost $5 million was lost on

about their future.”

Associate Professor Livingstone said to reduce gambling harms, communities should put pressure on local and state governments to reduce the availability of EGM gambling, push for reductions in opening hours and venues, as well as resisting donations from EGM pubs and clubs.

Mr Gaston said council is continuing to implement its five-year Gambling Harm Minimisation Policy in response to spending in Hume.

EGMs in the last financial year.

Monash University gambling expert Associate Professor Charles Livingstone said while EGM spending fluctuates throughout the year, the increased cost of living and the declining real value of wages may have also contributed to the decline.

“If real cost of living exceeds wage rises, we may see a continuation of this trend,” Associate Professor Livingstone said.

“However, a recession, triggering unemployment … may see increased spending as people become more stressed and anxious

Call to protect rare gliders A Victorian conservation group is calling for the government to legislate Wombat Forest as a national park in a fight to protect the state’s endangered Greater Gliders.

The species was officially classified as endangered on July 5, with bushfires, climate change and logging outlined identified as key threats to its existence.

A Victorian National Parks Association (VPNA) statement said its research, working with citizen scientists, uncovered “a larger than expected population hotspots of the Greater Gliders in the Wombat Forest”.

Over four nights in January, the count recorded 40 Greater Gliders, four koalas and a powerful owl – Australia’s largest owl species.

“Greater Gliders are Australia’s largest gliding marsupial but habitat destruction has seen their numbers dwindle,” VPNA executive director Matt Ruchel said.

“The federal Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek’s recognition that they’re at risk of extinction is welcome but it also demands further action from the state government.

“The best way to protect Victoria’s endangered Greater Gliders is to urgently legislate Wombat Forest as a national park.”

Greater Gliders are one of the world’s largest gliding mammals, with furry, panda-like ears and long fluffy tails and little claws. They are solitary herbivores, eating mainly eucalyptus leaves and buds.

Because of membranes on each side of the glider’s body, stretched between their elbows and ankles, they can glide through the air. VNPA said Wombat State Forest contains the only population of Greater Gliders west of Melbourne.

Riddells Creek Pony Club musical team winners Tamsyn Harvey, Michelle Woodcroft, Tana Male and Grace Bradshaw with their coach Lauren Cocks.

Best hoofs forward for reining champs Michelle said.

“Pony Club is something we all look forward to every month from the little kids to the seniors.

“Pony club isn’t just about the riding but mostly about having fun doing things you love around supportive amazing people.”

Michelle said it was rewarding the club’s hard work and training paid off.

“We all went into the competitions with no expectations but to be safe and have fun with our horses and friends,” she said.

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which was so much fun and the change was very enjoyable,” Michelle said.

“Our teams spent many hours training together and we improved with every practice.”

In the pairs competition, Tamsyn and Michelle road a rehearsed dressage test they’d practiced, scoring a fabulous 140.5 out of 150 points.

RCPC’s musical ride scored the team 85 points out from Judge A, and 86.5 from Judge B. “So many people supported our team through the Central Zone Championships and then onto the State Championships from our amazing coaches, our parents and RCPC. We couldn’t have done it without this support,”

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There’s a bit to neigh about at the Riddells Creek Pony Club (RCPC), with two triumphs at the 2022 Horseland Pony Club Victoria Games Flat Musical Team State Championships last month.

Two of RCPC’s three teams entered into the championships came out on top, while its Games Team came 11th out of 26 teams across Victoria.

Fifteen-year-old Michelle Woodcroft competed in both winning teams in two separate categories, including the pairs competition with Tamsyn Harvey and the musical competition with Tamsyn, Tana Male and Grace Bradshaw.

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Insurance refund ‘at right time’

By Elsie Lange A Sunbury man has been refunded more than $3700 by his insurance company after he told of feeling trapped by his funeral insurance plan.

Disability pensioner David Cail was relying on food banks to survive as more than $43 a fortnight was deducted from his pension by TAL Insurance to cover premiums on his $15,000 plan.

Last month, Star Weekly reported how David had already paid $15,000, and was set to pay more than $30,000 by the time he reached 90 years old and fortnightly premiums were no longer required. But after Star Weekly raised the case with TAL, the company offered him a $3795 refund and to lower his fortnightly

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payment to about $2.

After recovering from two debilitating bouts of Non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma since 2014, David, 63, is now undergoing chemotherapy for terminal cancer in his brain – he said the refund had “come at the right time”.

“I can get more food, or more medication, because my medication now has gone up because I’m on more tablets,” David said.

In the early 2000s, after David saw an ad for funeral insurance on television, he thought it made sense to sign up as a single man with no kids or partner – it would take the burden off his family, he thought.

He didn’t grasp at the time what would be required of him for decades.

Consumer Action Law Centre managing lawyer Philippa Heir spoke with David, and said her organisation continues to see people paying thousands of dollars in premiums for funeral insurance, in many cases far exceeding any pay out.

“Often, the premium payments increase

steeply over time and become unaffordable, which means you can lose the insurance entirely and waste all the money you’ve paid,” Ms Heir said.

David wants his story to encourage people to speak up if they are in a similar situation, and for it to lead to better regulation of the industry.

“I just feel there’s a new ad for another funeral thing, and people aren’t going to realise what they’re going to get into. Everybody should read the fine print and understand that if they take out a funeral plan, it should only be to the amount of a funeral plan,” David said.

“Anybody who’s in the same boat that I was, get in touch with the CALC or report it to the local paper reporter and see if they’re interested in taking up the story.”

Tilly Allen to represent Victoria

‘Fright’-ful Sunbury Road

Riddells Creek’s Tilly will be heading to New South Wales in September to represent School Sport Victoria in the School Sport Australia Championships.

The 12-year-old Salesian College student will play with the under-12 Victorian state netball team, after participating in a structural trial process to be selected by Team Victoria.

“I’m really proud of myself and how far I’ve come in my netball,” Tilly said.

“It’s really cool, because I get to represent my school, and Riddells, so I’m really proud of myself.”

The championships give “gifted and talented” students the chance to participate in higher levels of sporting competition from students across the country.

The cost of a sports trip like this one can be hefty and participants have to self fund – the base rate is between $1500 to $2500, before added expenses – so any support or grants from the community would be welcomed by her family.

Tilly’s parents, Eliza and Allen, said they were “very proud” of her efforts to be selected.

“It got put up on the website and it was one night where my mum and my sister were out,” Tilly said.

“Then my dad just tells me that I got in, and I was like, ‘no you’re joking’, and then he showed me.”

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“That’s why we’ve increased inspections and road cleaning, installed rumble strips at project exit points to remove mud and dirt, laid crushed rock to absorb debris and laid new line marking and barrier reflectors to help guide drivers,” the spokesperson said.

“We’ve also required the new facility at Hi-Quality to install a wheel wash, use GPS tracking on vehicles and to ensure drivers are appropriately trained.”

In June, Star Weekly reported a young driver spinning out of control on Sunbury Road due to the muddy and wet conditions. Sunbury resident Chris O’Neill said the accident on July 5 “was just one of many to come unless we start seeing meaningful action from all parties to reduce the amount of mud and surface degradation in that roundabout”.

In a Facebook post, Mr Bull said he’d been reached out to by the community about the road and had since been in touch with Major Road Projects Victoria and the Transport Infrastructure Minister and Deputy Premier Jacinta Allan.

“I have again emphasised the need to maintain safety, line markings, cleaning and road condition both immediately and as we progressively upgrade this road.”

However, Ms McMorrow said she doesn’t feel “listened to”, and is considering adding 30 minutes to her daily commute because the road gave her “such a fright”.

“Someone is going to get killed there very soon, and I’m surprised no one was this morning,” she said. “That’s the worst I’ve seen it.”

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Tilly and Ava were chosen on the under-12 Team Vic Netball Team to represent School Sport Victoria. (Supplied)

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After so many lockdowns, we’re pretty used to wearing our pyjamas while we work – so this National Pyjama Day on July 22, the crew at Gisborne’s Commonwealth Bank (CBA) branch are going to be right at home.

National Pyjama Day is a chance for people to get into their snuggliest jimjams to help The Pyjama Foundation raise money and awareness for kids in foster care, and to better understand the struggles they face.

The organisation’s Love of Learning program uses volunteers called Pyjama Angels, who are matched with a child in care to spend an hour a week focusing on learning-based activities.

Only 180 of 8000 kids in out of home care services in Victoria have their own Pyjama Angel.

CBA central Victoria relieving branch manager Marg Milani is bringing her love for

Pyjama Day down from Queensland and can’t wait to see the Gisborne office all decked out. “[In Queensland] we’ve been doing it for a number of years and we ended up getting this great community support. People would walk into the bank [and ask] ‘Why are you wearing your pyjamas’, and we’d tell them the story,” Ms Milani said.

“If a group of people can wear pyjamas to work to raise money, why wouldn’t you do that.”

She said Pyjama Day was important for encouraging difficult conversations.

“It’s all about just having a fun day and raising awareness of a massive need that unfortunately is growing in our community.

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The state government is investing $9.5 million in 2022-23 to prepare schools for bushfire season.The funding will continue the Bushfire Preparedness (Vegetation) Program.

A number of schools in the region will benefit from the injection, which will be used to undertake essential vegetation clearance works before bushfire season..

Appeal for information Police are appealing for information following a cycling incident on Ashbourne Road, Woodend, on Tuesday, July 5 at 4pm. Police said a 15-year-old cyclist was riding towards High Street when a walker threw an object into the front wheel of the bike, causing the teen to fall off and fracture both of his elbows.

Police believe a man aged in his 50s wearing a blue and white checkered shirt walking west along Ashbourne Road may be able to assist police with their Inquiries.

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Test of keepers’ will to surv-hive

By Elsie Lange There’s anxiety brewing among beekeepers after a damaging parasite was detected in New South Wales, which could have a devastating impact on the Australian bee industry.

The offending critters are called varroa mites, and were detected in late June in biosecurity surveillance hives at the Port of Newcastle.

Since then, NSW has declared a statewide emergency order to control bee movement, with bees within 10 kilometres of the Port of Newcastle exterminated.

Woodend Bee-Friendly Society (WBFS) co-founder Ross Brierty said the action group is encouraging members to be vigilant and check their hives for the mite.

“I think every beekeeper would be concerned about what’s going on in New South Wales at the moment.”

Fast-breeding and tiny, the ‘Varroa destructor’ weakens and kills honey bee colonies and can transmit viruses, harming their ability to fly, pollinate and find food. If the current outbreak is thwarted, Australia will remain the only continent on earth without the mite.

As of Tuesday, July 5, tracing efforts detected five new varroa-infested beehives at Bay, Heatherbrae, Williamtown, Mayfield and Lambton. Another emergency zone was declared following the discovery of a mite in Narrabri, in north-west New South Wales.

Australian Honey Bee Industry Council chief executive Danny Le Feuvre said while he was disappointed the mite had made its way to Australia, it wasn’t surprising.

“We’ve been told for years that it’s not the

case of if, but when,“ Mr Le Feuvre said. “We as an industry have been prepared for this, we’ve got a number of plans in place to effectively eradicate and if we’re unsuccessful at that, we do have plans for living with the mite as well.”

He noted while more than 2000 hives had been checked and traced, only a few had turned up the mite which was reassuring.

“At this stage we’re not seeing a huge amount of natural movement, or spread in landscape and we’re still really confident that we’ve got the ability to eradicate,” he said.

WBFS biosecurity representative Matthew Croatto said he was concerned about the spread as affected colonies had to be destroyed.

“They can’t take the risk. Because of the speed at which [varroa mites] breed, they can’t take a chance that there’s one mite within the colony,” Mr Croatto said.

A varroa mite outbreak would be disastrous to the Australian agricultural industry too – with crops including apples, almonds and berries reliant on bees for pollination and production.

On Wednesday, July 6, Victorian authorities announced restrictions on the movement of bees and their hives into the Sunraysia region, which shares a border with NSW. Sunraysia almond producers require about 277,000 hives to pollinate their crops in August, about half of which hail from NSW and Queensland. Beekeepers must apply for a permit to do so.

Trentham Honey’s Lindsay Morris said he just hoped the parasite doesn’t make its way down here.

“I just hope they get it under control,” he said.

Woodend Bee-Friendly Society co-founder Ross Brierty hopes the varroa-mite outbreak is contained. (Damjan Janevski) 258841_03

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Hume libraries celebrate NAIDOC week To kick start NAIDOC (National Aborigines and Islanders Day Observance Committee) week celebrations, libraries across Hume hosted story times for kids.

On Tuesday, July 5, Craigieburn library children’s services technician Josie Mitzi read a range of books highlighting Indigenous history and culture.

This year, NAIDOC Week is being celebrated from July 3-10, with a focus on the theme ‘Get up! Stand Up! Show Up!’. NAIDOC Week celebrations are held each year, to recognise the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

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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.

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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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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

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MY PLACE For more than 20 years Christina Cheers has cared for the landscape surrounding Sunbury. During her time in the town, she’s been heavily involved with the Friends of Emu Bottom Wetlands Reserve, and cares deeply for the area. She tells Elsie Lange a bit about that love and why she is passionate about revegetation and local wildlife.

Tell us a bit about you and what you do?

I am deeply involved in matters environmental around Sunbury. My partner, Garry Bartlett, and I moved here 23 years ago, knowing no one. We wondered how to make friends, until we saw a notice inviting people to join Friends of Emu Bottom Wetlands Reserve (FoEBWR) with the purpose of revegetating the area. We thought it sounded a worthy thing to do, probably done by congenial people, so we joined and haven’t looked back.

When we joined, they were still removing vast tracts of gorse and boxthorn by hand and replacing with indigenous trees and shrubs.

Starting with just 17 mature native trees, it is now a beautiful and much-loved recreation area. The work in recent years has involved co-operation between the Hume council, Melbourne Water and the Friends group.

With time, Garry took over as secretary-treasurer of the group, and after I retired I became president upon the retirement of our long-term president Ian Sutherland. Meanwhile, I had seen the need for greater co-operation among all the environmental groups along Jacksons Creek and its tributary, Riddells Creek, so that we could educate ourselves and the public, and act as advocates for the creeks and their environment.

The group became known as Jacksons Creek EcoNetwork (JCEN) and now includes 12 Landcare and Friends groups representing over 250 volunteers from Sydenham just downstream of Organ Pipes National Park to Mount Macedon and Gisborne. We

visiting have hugely increased recently, as they are displaced by burgeoning development around the area. It is so sad to see the animals being barred from their own land.

What do you like about where you live?

I love the sense of belonging in a community. I love the rural atmosphere, the knowledge that I can walk a short distance and find myself in the countryside. We rather enjoy lunch at the local wineries too.

What, if anything, would you change about where you live?

I am hoping that all the new development will at least bring increased amenities. My feeling is that there is still too little to occupy the young.

Christina and her husband Garry at Emu Bottom Wetlands Reserve.

have sponsored the formation of a number of groups, including FoEBWR’s sister group in Sunbury, Friends of Holden Flora Reserve.

Where is your favourite local place to spend time?

Well, of course the Emu Bottom Wetlands Reserve. There are some really beautiful areas to be explored along the creek behind the billabong. During lockdown, when we were only allowed an hour’s walk within five kilometres of our home, we discovered wonderful hidden places upstream from Emu Bottom or beyond Albert Road Reserve.

Of course, there is always our morning latte in the shopping centre where we are usually to be found between 10-1 am.

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What’s your connection to Sunbury?

We live in the Emu Bottom area on a lovely rural block visited by mobs of kangaroos and lots of birds. The numbers of kangaroos

Tell us something people would be surprised to know about you.

I’m pretty good at stitching tapestry!

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Locals ‘dry’ up for cancer cause Hundreds of people are giving up alcohol and other guilty pleasures across Melbourne’s western and northern suburbs as part of the annual Dry July campaign. A team of Northern Health staff members are among those participating in the campaign, as Matthew Sims discovers.

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lose to 700 participants across western and northern Melbourne have raised more than $85,958 for Dry July so far this month.

Across the country, 28,106 people have registered for Dry July and have so far raised $4,316,208 towards support for people affected by cancer.

The funds would contribute to a number of support elements for those affected by cancer, including information and support services, specialist cancer nurses, wellness programs, cancer centre improvements, accommodation and transport and comfort and support items.

The organisations which benefit from the campaign include Cancer Council, Bowel Cancer Australia, Leukaemia Foundation, McGrath Foundation, Ovarian Cancer Australia and Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia.

Northern Health Foundation public affairs acting executive director Pina Di Donato said she has been reflecting on the struggles of people affected by cancer and their loved ones during the first part of the challenge.

“Their stories inspire me to make this small sacrifice and to do my part in making a difference to someone, somewhere,” she said.

“This experience also makes me grateful for my own health and reminds me that I need to take care of it, knowing full well that it can change at any moment.

“I hope I can be a role model to others, inspiring them to take part, either by joining a team or making a donation.”

Ms Di Donato said it was a small sacrifice for

Northern Health volunteer Myrna Beverley enjoyed the festivities at the Epping hospital Dry July barbecue. (Damjan Janevski) 288422_02

her to give up alcohol to help those affected by cancer.

“Most of us have been touched in some way by someone’s cancer story,” she said. “If I can make even a small contribution to those who are going through the cancer journey, then I

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feel like I have done something meaningful.”

Associate Professor of addiction studies at Monash University and Turning Point head of research and workforce development, Victoria Manning, said people who abstained from drinking alcohol, even for a brief period,

experienced health improvements.

“There is evidence it improves blood pressure and improves sleep,” she said.

Associate Professor Manning said those participating in Dry July should take the time to think about how taking a break from alcohol feels and what role alcohol currently plays in their lives.

“This is a brilliant time to really learn about yourself,” she said. “It’s an opportunity to reflect.

“It’s about rediscovering other sources of pleasure outside alcohol.”

Associate Professor Manning said her research and other research has shown that the decision to drink is often beyond our conscious control.

“A lot of the behaviour we have actually at a lot of subconscious levels,” she said. “We’re bombarded by alcohol cues.

“It’s so fast and rapid.

“We’re responding to them at an automatic level.”

Associate Professor Manning said one of the many tips she has given to Dry July participants was for them to tell as many people as you they that they are taking part and to think differently about the meaning behind receiving requests or demands from their friends and family to drink.

“It says more about their drinking problems,” she said.

The Northern Health Dry July team has raised $7144 so far towards funding for the construction of a new garden for Northern Hospital Epping’s palliative care unit.

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“Thank you to everyone for supporting Dry July and giving that little bit extra.”

Northern Health support services quality co-ordinator Sarah Rexhepi said she was keen to work within the team to raise money for the new garden space.

“I am looking forward to being part of a team that has the same goals as I do,” she said.

“We all want to make a positive difference to those touched by cancer.”

Dry July spokesperson Ashleigh Oliver said the campaign had raised about $73 million across the past 15 years, including $13 million last year.

“This year, we aim to raise just as much or even more,” she said.

To support Northern Health’s Dry July campaign towards the construction of a new garden for the Northern Hospital Epping’s palliative care unit, visit www.dryjuly.com/ teams/northern-health.

Details: www.dryjuly.com

Northern Health Dry July team leader Margaret Rivette and volunteers manager Henni Wade.

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Northern Health fundraising and relationship manager Konstantina Halastanis said Northern Health is grateful for the support from staff and the broader community.

“We continue to be amazed by the enthusiasm staff and the community have shown towards the Dry July campaigns,” she said.

“Your efforts have helped make the cancer journey a little easier for some.

“Our gratitude is also extended to everyone who is sponsoring the Northern Health team this year.”

Northern Health hosted a Dry July barbecue on Wednesday, July 8, which brought together volunteers and community members supporting the cause.

Ms Halastanis said the event received a “fabulous” amount of support.

“I am inspired every day by the selflessness of our volunteers and staff – you are the power that drives our mission,” she said.

“We are all making a difference in the fight against cancer.

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No elections for positions on the Macedon Ranges Water Authority election will be held before November 1993 – if they are ever held at all.

Voting second time around to elect a council candidate for the Hanging Rock Ward will provide residents will additional choices, including a 19-year-old Woodend student.

Sunbury is suffering a GP shortage which threatens to compromise patient care, a spokesperson for the Australian Medical Association (AMA) has claimed.

Hot to trot: Robert Fedele goes behind the scenes in harness racing and discovers it’s a sport in which several close-knit families are making their mark.

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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

Planting at Hanging Rock Do you want to improve biodiversity and water quality at Hanging Rock? To celebrate platypus month, Macedon Ranges council is hosting a community-planting day to care for one the region’s riparian areas.

Council’s conservation and reserves officer will discuss the importance of local habitat and how restoration works in the region can be beneficial to local wildlife. It’s free and happening on August 1, 10am to noon.

■ https://bit.ly/3ACfZxn The Wiggles perfomed at Wyndham Cultural Centre in Werribee recently. (Damjan Janevski)

Sanatorium Eco Trail Walk Enjoy a magical walk along the Sanatorium Eco Trail in Macedon Regional Park, guided

by Parks Victoria volunteers. The 3km trail will take you through forest and past the lake, with a chance to learn about plants, animals and the history of the park. The next walk is at 9.30am on July 27 and it’s free. Bookings essential.

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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 Sunbury Library on 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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Combined probus club 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.

■ Doug, 5428 3317, or Teresa, 9746 3402

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.

■ 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.

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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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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.

■ Cheryl, 9744 1663

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.

■ Leonie, 0401 764 182

Sunbury Ladies Probus Club 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 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.

■ Carmel, 0416 477 271

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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Planet GAGA in Sunbury Planet GAGA, or Gender Affirming Games and Activities, is coming to Sunbury on July 16, brought to you by Sunbury and Cobaw Community Health’s WayOut Program. It’s a safe space for transgender, gender diverse and non-binary (TGDNB) primary aged children six to 11 years old to connect with

others with similar experiences. This is an opportunity for TGDNB children and their parents and carers to get together in an inclusive environment that is professionally facilitated. RSVPs essential, running 10.30am to 12.30pm.

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Sunshine Community Brass Sunshine Community Brass is looking for new members to join its vibrant band of musicians. With over 90 years of history, the band is looking to grow for the future.

Sunshine Community Brass is currently looking for trumpet and percussion players.

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

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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.

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Since then, the little Honda hatchback diaspora has matched the ‘invaders’ in longevity, if not in numbers.

How things have changed, now it’s the ubiquitous sports utility vehicle that has taken over from Honda’s compact car.

Hang on, what’s this? There is a single Civic that still stands sentinel like Dr Who’s Tardis over shoppers’ world: the 11th generation VTi-LX is the only 2022 Honda of its ilk to land Down Under lately, and at $47,200 drive away, $16,200 above the entry-level VTi-S of the current generation and $7600 more than the previous RS range-topper.

The new model could not be more different in looks than those little Honda hatchbacks of yore. Bigger than the current model, even, the newbie has taken on a sportier character with sleeker bonnet and lower coupe-like roofline.

Minor changes to the present 1.5-litre turbo-petrol four-cylinder engine have upped output to 131 kW (up 4 kW) and 240 Nm (up 20 Nm) on 91 RON petrol. Power is boosted to 134 kW on premium unleaded. Transfer is via a CVT automatic transmission through the front wheels.

Honda claims the all-new 2022 Honda Civic Hatchback, on the outside, has been refined with sleek curves, giving a luxurious and seamless feel.

Inside the vehicle, intuitive and cutting-edge tech have been positioned to give the owner the best experience. Let’s see.

Styling Bigger than the current model in length (4.5 m), with a height of 1.4 m from ground level, the new Civic’s front pillars have been moved to the rear by 50 mm, the roofline and windows have been lowered.

This, together with a sleek bonnet line, adds up to a sportier look than before. LED headlamps are capped by a striking pattern of

The new VTi-LX is the lone MY22 Civic on the block. (Pictures: Supplied)

LED daytime running lights, while out back things are less ‘out there’ than the previous model, with a spoiler integrated in the tailgate, no longer interrupting the driver’s view behind.

A sleek tail-light set-up has been boosted to allow them to be seen better from a distance at night. Dual tone Y-spoke 18-inch alloy wheels complete the picture

Interior The increase in dimensions is translated into a spacious cabin, which despite a lower roofline, is not short on headroom. A clever touch are the front air vents, which are hidden behind a honeycomb panel across the width of the dash.

Seating is black leatherette with red suede accents. Red stitching pulls the whole theme together.

AT A GLANCE MODEL RANGE Honda Civic VTi-LX Hatch $47,200 SPECIFICATIONS Honda Civic VTi-LX 1.5L Turbo 4-cylinder petrol, CVT automatic, FWD

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

turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine from the previous model. It now produces 131 kW of power (+4 kW) at 6000 rpm and 240 Nm of torque (+20 Nm) between 1700 and 4500 revs.

Power is put to ground through a continuously variable automatic transmission, driving the front wheels.

Infotainment A plethora of car system info, such as fuel consumption and distance to empty, plus at this time of year need-to-know outside temperatures, is on offer via a 7-inch LCD screen directly in front of the driver. while occupants can stay connected to the outside world with Apple CarPlay or Android Auto.

‘Indoors’ can be bathed in relaxing sounds, or otherwise, from a 12-speaker Bose premium sound system with sub-woofer. The cabin is designed to offer an immersive space for listening.

Safety

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The new Civic is fitted with Honda Sensing, a suite of features that support the driver to keep as safe as possible.

Standard features include autonomous emergency braking, lane-keep assist, adaptive cruise control, blind spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, traffic jam assist and driver attention alert.

A pop-up bonnet is designed to reduce possible head injuries of a pedestrian making contact with the vehicle in a frontal impact.

comes to the drive. Honda says it has been engineered to ‘minimise environmental impact and maximise performance’. The 1.5-litre turbocharged engine behaves in an unruffled manner under day-to-day city conditions, seemingly slipping through ‘gear shifts’ with time on its hands.

The driver can become more involved via the steering column-mounted shift paddles, switching from Normal to Sport driving mode via a button on the centre console, directly behind the gear lever, for a sportier ride. The steering is direct and has a firm feel, some might say too much at low speeds.

Ride is untroubled on smooth surfaces and handling assured even at speed through bends and on inclines.

Combined urban / highway fuel consumption is put at 6.3 litres per 100 kilometres by the maker. On test, figures varied from 6.7 litres to 4.7 litres.

With almost constant rain during the period with the VTi-LX, much appreciated was the windscreen wiper system which focuses the spray in the direction the wiper is headed, keeping things extra clear, especially at night with the glare of oncoming headlights.

Summary In looks, performance, comfort, convenience and premium pricing, the new Civic VTi-LX is light years away from Honda’s original compact hatch. Pestilence, war and climate change: different times, too.

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United hoping to bounce back after run of losses Sunbury United needs to snap out of a slump if it’s to get season back on track in the FV state league 3 north west competition.

Sunbury has dropped its last three matches and in the process slipped from second, and in a promotion spot, to fourth spot. It now sits seven points behind second-placed Altona North.

Sunbury president Greg Czapnik said the drop off was a mixture of form and fielding a depleted side.

“After Friday’s game I did a snapshot of how many were missing from the start of the season,” he said. “We had 15 players from the first squad [in round one] that were missing.

We picked up a couple of players, but the guys we were missing were long term injuries, some who have given up playing, a couple who have left and a couple of others not available.

“I haven’t experienced anything like this in my time in the game before.”

Czapnik said in their most recent game against Craigieburn City, United had 11 senior players plus three young players on the bench.

He said on top of those missing, there were

Sunbury keeper Rory Curran.

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some players stepping away from the game completely.

He said while they still had a decent side on

the park, results weren’t coming their way.

“We’ve picked up five points from the last 21 points,” he said. “Three games we picked up

points and let points go in four others. It was very disappointing.

“We had a period where we were up for such a long period of time. Things looked quite good, but a week is a long time in football.”

Czapnik said the boys continued to create chances to score, but weren’t able to convert when it mattered.

With six games to go, including Saturday’s match against Moonee Ponds which was after deadline, not all hope is lost for Sunbury.

Czapnik said it wasn’t all doom and gloom.

“I think when things don’t go their way heads drop and we’re in a bad place at the moment.

“As quickly as it turned sour, it could turn positive. We need to get a win and get the confidence back.

“We still want to finish as high as we can.

We’re better than what we’re showing at the moment.” Meanwhile, Gisborne was set to face Golden Plains on Saturday, after deadline.

The Sky Blues were in fourth spot heading into the match.

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A new club for the GDCA

Essendon’s VFLW premiership side.

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VFLW dream comes true

By Tara Murray Essendon coach Brendan Major could have never imagined the season the club would have in the Victorian Football League Women’s competition.

Having coached the side since they came into the competition in 2018, when the side won just one match, Major has been through the highs and lows.

So when they won the VFLW grand final against the Southern Saints last weekend to complete an undefeated season, he knew how much work had gone into getting the club to this point.

“It is amazing,” he said. “It’s reward for the work we’ve done over multiple seasons to get everyone to where they are now.

“I thought we had zero chance of [having the season they did]. That’s so difficult [ going through undefeated] and I started to think about it before the grand final, that if we win this thing, it’s a huge effort.”

The Bombers were the dominant team all season.

Two draws were the closest they came to losing. Each of their finals wins were comprehensive.

In the grand final, the Bombers beat the Saints, 6.6 (42)-0.7 (7).

It wasn’t the perfect game from the Bombers, but they did more than enough to get a convincing win.

“I would have liked to score a little bit better,” Major said. “They stifled our ball movement a little bit.

“Our forwards were able to take their opportunities, that was the main difference. We have so many different forward options and you can’t keep them all down.

“Other players stepped up and did the job.”

The most impressive thing about the performance from the Bombers was the pressure they put on the Saints when they had the ball. It was led by Alana Barba, who was named the Lisa Hardeman medallist as the best player on the field.

“The pressure was phenomenal,” Major said.

“Alana is primarily an offensive player and she had 18 tackles.

“You just tell her to play footy and once she gets out their and gets going the competitive juices flow.”

The one down side of the win was a serious knee injury to co-captain Georgia Nanscawen.

The injury will rule Nanscawen out of the upcoming AFLW season, where she was set to play for the Bombers. Major said Nanscawen had been the one who led from the front in the grand final.

While much praise has been given to Major for the premiership, he was quick to put the focus back on the players.

“The playing group drives everything,” he said.

“Every time someone new comes in for a couple of training sessions they say its so good and everyone works so well together.”

With the season over, Major will now sit back and be a fan as the club fields an AFLW team for the first time. Nine players who played in the VFLW premiership are part of the Bombers AFLW squad.

Major said it was exciting to see what those girls can do at the higher level.

The Gisborne and District Cricket Association continues to expand, with a new club to join the competition for the 2022-23 season.

Kilmore will join the competition, after member clubs supported the club’s application to field sides in the competition at the recent annual general meeting.

Outgoing GDCA president Rob McIntyre said Kilmore will field four senior teams and six junior teams in the upcoming season, which will start in October.

“After 50 years in the Seymour District Cricket Association, the move to the GDCA will provide the club with a larger competition for its junior teams and an opportunity to field senior and junior female teams in future,” he said.

“Club president Brett Butler informed the meeting that affiliating with the GDCA with its much larger number of senior and junior grades will allow the club to continue to grow in an area of increasing population.”

Kilmore finished seven in the Seymour District Cricket Association B-grade competition in the 2021-22 season with four wins.

It’s second and third XI both played in the C-grade competition.

McIntyre told Star Weekly that after discussions with Kilmore, it was felt that the club’s first XI should start in the Johnstone Shield, the association’s second division.

That competition is mixture of first and second XI sides.

Kilmore joins Eynesbury, Aintree, Melton Centrals, Kyneton and Trentham and Malmsbury as clubs to have joined the association in some form since 2016.

In other news out of the meeting, McIntyre decided not to seek re-election as association president after six years in charge.

Bacchus Marsh’s Richard Bayly, who joined the board of management in 20-21 will take over as president.

McIntyre will continue on the board as competitions manager and retains his positions of Central Highlands Cricket Region president, vice-president of the Victorian Country Cricket League and Vic Country chairman of selectors.

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Developing for the future is focus for Romsey club Continued development is the focus for Romsey in the Riddell District Netball League this season.

It’s been a tough couple of years for the Redbacks, with a number of players departing and the club struggling to attract a coach.

While they haven’t won a game in the A-grade competition this year, there’s plenty of good signs for the future.

Michelle Brinkhuis has taken on the role of A-grade coach. She said they were looking to find someone to come in and take on the role.

“It has been a tough couple of years,” she said “We’ve struggled to get an A-grade coach.

“We’re looking for someone to come in and help the young girls. We’re after someone skilled and a good fit and can give the girls confidence to help them continue to enjoy their netball.”

Brinkhuis said getting in a good coach would also attract new players to the club, to help

provide some experience around the young group coming through.

She said they had a good group of young local players coming through the ranks.

“We’ve got some good juniors coming through and we want to see them develop and a good coach can do that,“ she said.

“Libby Quigley is one who has come all through the juniors. Georgia [Shattock] is another who played in the VNL [Victorian Netball League] a couple of weeks ago.

“We’ve got some 14 and 15 year olds playing in the under-19s and we would love to see them play A-grade in the future and get them through the ranks and keep enjoying their netball here.”

Redbacks netball co-ordinator Sam Richardson said they were loving the resilience of the playing squad.

She said they had built a dedicated leadership group who are committed to the club and its future.

“We have been dedicated this season to developing some of our local younger players who will one day become the future of our senior club,” she said. “We know we have a great junior program with lots of young talent coming through the ranks and we look to see some reward in the coming years.

“Each week we are dedicated to our training, focusing on implementing game plays that work for us and looking forward to the rest of the season. We will keep celebrating the small wins and continuing to improve.”

The Redbacks had a bye on the weekend.

Brinkhuis said they were hopeful of getting a win on the board in the last few rounds.

“Our aim is to win a game and we go into every game thinking we can do that,” she said.

“Our first aim is to win quarters. Looking at games we don’t start well and we need to aim to be a bit better.”

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Romsey’s A-grade side.

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Local talent at national junior basketball peak

Andrew Tyquin gets tackled.

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Burras sneak close win

By Tara Murray The top of the table clash between Diggers Rest and Riddell didn’t disappoint, with the Burras claiming the points in the Riddell District Football League on Saturday.

After playing out a thriller earlier in the season, which the Bombers won by three points, the two sides were eager for match up number two.

While both sides were missing a number of key players, it didn’t diminish from the match.

Like the first time they played, the Bombers got the better start.

The Burras fought back into the game and hit the front in the third quarter.

While the Bombers responded in the last quarter, it wasn’t enough, with the Burras winning, 9.7 (61)-8.7 (55).

Burras coach Jamie Lobb said they were happy to get the win against one of their old rivals.

“It was a bit different for us coming from behind to get the win,” he said.

“We haven’t done that this year. It was a similar game to last time. They got the jump

early, and we were able to build it.

“They challenged us.”

Lobb said the Bombers are generally good starters and they needed to stay close enough in the first half.

From there they backed in their ability to get the job done.

“We were confident that we could run over the top of them,” he said. “And it played out that way.”

Lachlan Donaldson kicked four goals, while Mitchell Jensen chipped in with three goals.

Lobb said Austin Cicero on the wing was clearly their best, while Mitch Brockwell did the job on Tim Walsh.

“Tim got only one goal which was from a down the field free kick,” he said.

“Mitch Jensen, Donaldson and [Marcus] Calvaresi all played good games as well.”

For the Bombers, Liam Berry kicked four goals, while Ben Sonogan was named their best.

One down side for the Burras was shoulder injury to Mitchell Day. Lobb said they were unsure how bad it was.

The win put the Burras a game clear on top of the ladder. The Bombers remain in second,

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with Wallan just a further two points behind.

While happy with where they are, Lobb knows they can’t take anyone lightly. They face Woodend-Hesket and Romsey the next two weeks.

“We need to prepare well,” he said. “They will be two good games of footy.

“We need to make sure we keep winning games of footy.”

Lobb said Chris Lawton, Sean Egan and Jaidyn Caruana would all return in the coming weeks, in a boost for the side.

In other matches, Macedon put a dint in Woodend-Hesket’s finals hopes.

The Cats took control of the game early and were able to hold a steady lead throughout the 12.11 (83)-8.11 (59) win.

Jason Cooke kicked four goals in the win, while David Morrice was named the best.

For the Hawks, Dean Bramley was named their best.

Melton Centrals got its third win of the season, beating Lancefield, 16.13 (109)-5.6 (36).

Tomas Unferdorben kicked six goals for the Centrals in the win. Wallan beat the Western Rams, 32.25 (217)-1.2 (8).

Fourteen-year-old Rachel Stewart from Gisborne spent the last week in Perth as she represented Vic Country in the under-16 Australian Junior Basketball Championships.

Rachel had been preparing for the week-long competition for three months and said she felt “honoured” to be chosen.

“I’m proud to represent Country Victoria, it’s a great experience for me and the girls and the opportunities you can get, and the pathways – it will be awesome,” she said.

The teen, who’s played basketball since she was in grade one, said she’d love to go and play the sport in the United States for university one day.

“I would love to play basketball until my body burns out,” Rachel said.

“It’s like my little place where I can escape from reality a bit, it’s like my therapy, in a way.”

She said it was “fascinating” to see Bendigo’s Dyson Daniels drafted to the NBA last month, picked by the New Orleans Pelicans at number eight. “[It’s] awesome to see how country kids still get recognised, because a lot of people focus on the city kids and it’s kind of upsetting because there’s such good basketballers around the country areas and half of them don’t get recognised,” she said.

The team played five pool matches and did enough to qualify for finals. Their quarter final was after deadline.

Fellow Macedon Ranges basketballer Cooper Duff-Tytler was captain of the boys under-16 team.

Sonny Maxwell was an emergency and trained with the team in the lead up, but didn’t make the trip to Perth.

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Rachel Stewart is stoked to be on the under-16s state Country Victoria team competing in Perth this month. (Supplied)

Pride rises as Lions get second win There were finally some smiles for the Sunbury Lions on Saturday in the Ballarat Football League.

After a tough season, which had seen only one win until the weekend, the Lions have been one of the disappointing sides of the season having had their eyes on finals.

On Saturday, they faced Lake Wendouree in the battle of the bottom two sides, with the loser looking on track for the wooden spoon.

The Lions played some of their best football up at Lake Wendouree to make the trip back down the highway a lot more enjoyable.

The Lions jumped out of the blocks with eight first quarter goals to set the tone for the match.

The lead was extended in the second quarter to 35 points.

The game opened up in the second half, with

both sides kicking six goals in the third quarter.

Having been in control for most of the day, the Lions capped it off with a five goal to none final quarter to get the 22.10 (142)-12.6 (78) win.

Jake Sutton was the star up forward with five goals but he wasn’t alone. Leigh Brennan kicked four goals, while Cody Bramble, Corey Mobilio, Haydn Ross and Jake Egan all kicked three goals each.

Harrison Minton-Connell was named best on ground, while Riley Miller, Tyson Lever and Sutton also had really good games.

The Lions remain second bottom, but are now a game clear of the Lakers and are only a game behind Melton South.

The Lions this week host Darley, which beat Melton South. The Devils beat the Panthers, 12.10 (82)-7.14 (56).

Brett Bewley and Dylan Landt kicked three goals each for the Devils, with Landt named the Devils best.

Broden Collins was named the Panthers best.

Melton remains undefeated after beating Bacchus Marsh.

The scoreboard shows a one-sided result in the favour of the Bloods, 15.11 (101)-5.5 (35), but they didn’t have it all their own way.

Ryan Carter kicked five goals, while Braedan Kight and Lachlan Watkins kicked three goals each.

For the Cobras, Joel Freeman was the only multiple goal scorer with two. Spencer Meagher was named their best.

The other winners on Saturday, were East Point and Sebastopol.

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Kangaroos break drought

Sports shorts Big V The Sunbury Jets cemented their first position in the top of the table clash in the Big V men’s state championship division. Facing second placed Wyndham on Saturday night. It was an up and down game, with Wyndham leading by one point at the last break.

A 28-19 last quarter for the Jets, sealed a 96-88 win. Ish Sanders top scored with 26 points. The Jets sit 17-1, with Wyndham now sitting 13-4.

The Jets face the Bulleen Boomers on Saturday night in round 16.

By Tara Murray The Sunbury Kangaroos drew on the spirit of their first senior premiership side, as they broke through for their first win of the Essendon District Football League division 1 season.

In a tough season, the highs have been few and far between for the Kangaroos as they fight for survival in division 1.

On Saturday, the Kangaroos were able to hold off Craigieburn at Boardman Reserve, to win 10.11 (71)-9.7 (61).

Kangaroos coach Leigh Sporle was not only a happy man, but a relieved one.

“It was good to get the win,” he said. “It’s been a tough year with the cards we’ve been dealt.

“A lot of it has been out of our hands.”

The Eagles started the better of the two teams and led by eight points at quarter time.

The Kangaroos kicked the only four goals of the second quarter to open up a 19 point lead at the main break.

Neither team scored a goal in the third quarter, but Sporle thought the Kangaroos should have been able to open up the game.

“We had a lot of the footy,” he said. “We should have put a few more scores on the board.

“We knew they would come back and we had to settle it down and we stuck to the game plan.”

The Eagles did come back and reduced the margin to less than a goal with five minutes to go. But, the Kangaroos were able to steady with three late goals to get the win.

Sporle said he was really proud of the group, especially the on field leaders who calmed the side down in the dying minutes.

Many of those players were in the club’s 2012 premiership side, the first senior premiership for the club.

The majority of that team was at Boardman watching the match, as the club hosted a 10-year reunion.

“Seven of those guys [playing today] were in that premiership team,” he said. “A lot of them were quite young, but they’re now the leaders.

“To hear from [premiership player] Joeb [Ploog] before the game got the lads up and about. They got to play in front of a big crowd and with their mates cheering them on.”

Cooper McPharlane kicked three goals for the Kangaroos in the win, while Nathan Carroll and John Corso kicked two goals each.

Sporle said Corso was best on ground, providing plenty of pressure. He said overall there was a real even spread of contributors.

“We went in with a game plan and we stuck to it,” Sporle said. “We got the match ups right and it paid off.”

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Bendigo FL Gisborne continued on its merry way in the Bendigo Football League, with a big win against Castlemaine on Saturday.

The Bulldogs took control early and were able to build the lead throughout the 21.11 (137)-3.2 (20) win. Harry Thomas kicked seven goals, while Sebastien Bell-Bartels was named best on ground. The Bulldogs remain one game clear at the top of the table.

Kyneton suffered a second straight loss, losing to Strathfieldsaye, 12.11 (83)-9.12 (66). The Tigers sit fourth.

Bendigo NL Gisborne cemented its spot in the top three in the Bendigo Netball League with a solid win against Castlemaine.

With a number of key players returning, the Bulldogs were able to come away with a 49-37 win on the road. The Bulldogs sit third with nine wins.

Meanwhile Kyneton had a 54-43 win against Strathfieldsaye. The win moves Kyneton up to sixth, with four wins.

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Brenton Sutherland and Billy Morrison go up in the ruck.

The win was enough to move the Kangaroos off the bottom of the ladder. They now sit percentage ahead of Moonee Valley in the relegation battle.

Sporle hopes that this win might kick start their season.

“We’ve got a young side and we want to improve each year,” he said. “We’ve got a bit backwards this year, but I think we can still

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shock a few sides.”

It was a good day for the Kangaroos, with their under-18.5s and reserves sides also getting wins.

This week the Kangaroos face Westmeadows, which is coming off a big win against Roxburgh Park.

Meanwhile, Rupertswood suffered a shock loss to Hillside.

Riddell upset Diggers Rest in the Riddell District Netball League on Saturday. In one of their best performances of the season, the Bombers won 43-34. Shelby Holter shot 25 goals for the Bombers, while Amy Starzer was the pick of the shooters for the Burras with 21 goals. The win keeps the Bombers in touch with the top five, now six points outside a finals spot. Diggers Rest sits fourth. Macedon, Wallan and Melton Centrals were the other winners.

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