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Ambulance response times to urgent care calls in Gisborne are the longest they’ve been since the pandemic began, and the second longest in Sunbury, according to figures released by Ambulance Victoria [last week]. Latest Ambulance Victoria (AV) data highlights the pressure the COVID-19 pandemic has put on the health system, as ambulances across the state were called to 97,928 code one incidents between April and June this year. Wait times for code one incidents, which are those that require urgent paramedic and hospital care, remained above the recommended average of 15 minutes in both Gisborne and Sunbury. In Gisborne, patients waited an average of 16 minutes and 15 seconds in the June quarter, up significantly compared to 13 minutes and 33 seconds in the same period last year. Sunbury residents waited 17 minutes and 26 seconds, the second highest wait time for the urban centre in half a decade after the second 2021-22 quarter, which was 17 minutes and 28 seconds. In the June quarter of 2020-21, the average wait in Sunbury was 15 minutes and 48 seconds, and before the pandemic in the fourth quarter of 2018-19, it was 10 minutes and 13 seconds.According to the data there was an 18.4 per cent increase in potentially life-threatening code one cases in Sunbury from the same time a year earlier, or more than 100 extra cases. Victorian Ambulance Union secretary Danny Hill said wait times were blowing out in outer metropolitan areas because hospitals were located closer to the city, meaning ambulances were transporting patients away from their branches. “I think that the strain that’s on the system at the moment, the strain on hospitals means that crews are ramped longer so the crews are stuck in the city,” Mr Hill said. “It leaves those towns uncovered … That’s just a by-product of the very steep increase in demand right across Melbourne.” Ambulance Victoria metro region acting director Jess McGowan said the pandemic continued to put unprecedented pressure on the health system, with ambulances attending 1800-2000 cases a day. “We’re working hard to relieve pressure in the system with more paramedics on the road and more resources at hospitals to help offload patients faster,” she said. She urged the public to save dialling triple-0 forMremergencies.Hillsaidhe was pleased to see a “shift in thinking” towards finding ways to reduce demand on ambulances “rather than just continually trying to mop up the workload with more paramedics”.

Show marks a century Have you got a particularly handsome chook? Can you bake up a storm? How’s your crop of rhubarb looking? Well, gear up and get ready to enter them into the 100th Sunbury Agricultural Show on Saturday, October 8, ﬁnally celebrating its century after lockdown pushed the event back two years. Show secretary Anne Beaty said the show was for everyone in the community to come together and showcase the best of what they do. “You might not ride a horse, you might not have a sheep to come and show but you might have a couple of chooks in the backyard that lay quite even eggs,” she said.“You can put in a half dozen eggs, you might be a gardener, you can bring in some of your produce … and have it judged.”Justfor the entry fee, enjoy camel and pony rides and a wild action zoo. There might even be ﬁreworks on the cards. “There’s things for all ages to do there,” Ms Beaty said. Details: https://sunburyshow.org.au/ElsieLange

Anne Beaty, baby Boston, Lee Kelly and Jane Gerber are looking forward to the 100th Sunbury Agricultural Show in October. (Damjan Janevski) 292848_05

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Call to make temporary lights forever

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“Providing masks free of charge to those who need them most will help them protect themselves, their loved ones, and Victoria’s hardworking healthcare workers,” Victorian premier Daniel Andrews said. Health Minister Mary-Anne Thomas said wearing a mask helps protect all Victorians from the virus and is strongly recommended at indoor settings, when people can’t physically distance, have COVID-19 symptoms, or are with vulnerable people. Masks are still mandatory in high-risk settings.

The state government has announced more than three million masks will be made available to the public through its state-run testing sites, community health services across Victoria including in Sunbury and the Macedon Ranges, and across the public transport network. Over the next four to six weeks, every person who presents who a free rapid antigen or PCR test will receive a box of 10 N95 masks with instructions on how best to wear them to reduce transmission of Covid-19 and other respiratory diseases, a government statement said. The N95 and KN95 masks will also be distributed through some of Victoria’s community organisations, including at Aboriginal gatherings, through a number of disability service providers and at multicultural, multi-faith events.

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The masks will also be available from public transport hubs and staffed train stations while authorised officers and some V/Line conductors will carry masks with them to hand out.

Star Weekly spoke with Goonawarra resident Charles Robertson who was frustrated by the lack of synchronisation of the temporary lights. Elsie Lange

By Elsie Lange Gisborne’s Benn Lockyer said there’s a clear distinction between who you are now and who you were before, when you’ve lost a child.Heand his wife Sarah’s worlds shattered when their first baby, James, died three days after he was born, despite a perfectly normal, healthy fundraiserdoeveryeducationservicesMoneyimpacteddeaths,amazingit.confused,everyand12.thischildrennetworksthemwhichumbilicalDuringpregnancy.labour,abloodclotformedinJames’cord,cuttingoffhisoxygensupply,ledtoabraininjuryandhisdeath.BennsaidtheRedNosecharityhelpedheal,connectingthemwiththesupporttheymighthavestruggledtofind.That’swhyhisfamily,includinghistwoEllaandJack,areraisingmoneyforyear’sRedNoseDay,onFriday,August“It’ssuchadramaticandunexpectedevent,it’ssomethingthat’sjustnottalkedaboutoften,”Bennsaid.“YoujustfeelreallyisolatedandlostandandnotreallysurehowtoprocessThat’swhereRedNoseprovidedreallysupportforus.”RedNoseworkstoreducesuddeninfantsupportingfamilieswhohavebeenbythedeathofababyorchild.raisedonRedNoseDayfundssupportforthefamilieswhoneedit,aswellasprogramsfornewparents.Thefamilyraisesmoneyforthecharityyear.Beforethepandemictheywouldchocolatedrives,andevenhostedbigeventsinthepast.Bennsaidhisadvicetothosewhohavelost

a child who were struggling was to “just focus on andthrough“Thesurviving”.keythingforusatthestartwasjust,gettoday,becausetimejustdisappearsthedaysseemtostretchonforever… worry about tomorrow when you get there,” heDetails:said. fundraisers/bennlockyer/tributehttps://www.rednoseday.org.au/ Sarah and Benn Lockyer with their kids, Ella and Jack, raising money for Red Nose Day. (Supplied) Fundraising helps heal ‘‘ You just feel really isolated and lost and confused ’’ - Benn Lockyer

Hume council will write to the state government to request the temporary traffic lights at the intersection of Macedon and Barkly streets be made permanent as soon as possible.Ata meeting on Monday, August 8, councillor Jack Medcraft said the lights installed to alleviate congestion during the Gap Road level crossing removal project had improved traffic management in the town. “People were a little bit hesitant at the start when these lights were put in and wondered how they would actually work,” Cr Medcraft said.He said those living on side streets, from Barkly down to Powlett streets, were finding it easier to get onto the main road. “I think it’s been a learning curve for everybody that these lights do work,” Cr Medcraft said. “The synchonrisation of them probably needs to be tweaked when they do the proper installation but I think they really did achieve first of all, safety on that intersection. “A number of cars were T-boned on that corner, people would come down Macedon Street and think, ‘I’ll turn left’, and had their blinker on, then they’d change their mind. “A number of people, including my good wife, got T-boned there one day.” Cr Jarrod Bell said he understood Sunbury MP Josh Bull had secured funding for a

Gap grows in public dental care By Elsie Lange Recent data highlights a cavity in public dental services, with people in the Sunbury and Macedon electorates waiting 25 and 27 months for public dental care respectively.

ADAVB chief executive, Associate Professor Matt Hopcraft, said the ADAVB has been calling on the state and federal governments to prioritise the importance of dental health and boost funding to tackle long waiting lists.

Police arrest four more suspects after home invasions

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The Australian Dental Association Victorian Branch (ADAVB) figures show waiting times for public dental care in Victoria continued to surge over the past 12 months.

Police arrested four more people as part of investigations into a series of targeted aggravated home invasions and an alleged violent affray in June. Police said warrants were executed on Tuesday, August 10, in Sunbury, Cairnlea, Williams Landing, Delahey, Ardeer and St Albans by detectives from the Gang Crime Squad, VIPER Taskforce and North West MetroAccordingregion. to police, a 16-year-old Williams Landing boy, a 17-year-old Cairnlea boy, an 18-year-old Delahey man and a 27-year-old Ardeer man were all arrested. “The four males are being interviewed by police in relation to a number of offences including aggravated home invasion with an offensive weapon, attempted aggravated burglary, criminal damage and possess controlled weapons,” police said. Police said the males from Delahey, Ardeer and Cairnlea were expected to be charged on Tuesday afternoon, while the Williams Landing boy is expected to be released pendingAnotherfurther inquiries. Ardeerman,30, and a Kings Park boy, 17, were also arrested today for unrelated traffic and theft matters, police said. “Fifteen people in total have now been arrested as part of the Gang Crime Squad investigations into a stabbing in Springvale on June 18 and three aggravated home invasions seizedoninHamptonPark,NobleParkandDandenongJune18”policesaid. Accordingtopolice,fivekniveswerealsobypoliceduringtheinvestigation.

Police said they will allege the incidents are a result of escalating tensions between male youths associated with two rival gangs, and the investigation remains ongoing. Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or

inquiries.shot.inasat www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.OnAugust3,policearrestedthreeteenagerspartoftheirinvestigationintoanincidentWyndhamValelastyearwhereamanwasTheywerereleasedpendingfurtherApplicationsforthestategovernment’sWildlifeRehabilitatorGrantsarenowopen,withMacedonMPMary-AnneThomasannouncinglastweekthere’s$230,000availabletosupportwildliferehabilitatorsinVictoria.Throughtheprogram,wildlifeshelteroperatorsandfostercarerscanapplyforgrantsofupto$3000forequipment,infrastructure,consumables,educationandtraining.“Theworkthatwildlifesheltersandfostercarersdoiscriticallyimportanttohelprehabilitateinjuredandorphanedwildlifesoanimalscanbereleasedbacktothewild–andthat’swhywe’recontinuingtoprovidesupporttothem,”MsThomassaid.Inastatement,thegovernmentsaidtherearemorethan700registeredvolunteerwildliferehabilitatorsinVictoria,playinganimportantroleinrescuingandcaringforinjured,sickordisplacedwildlifeandreleasingthembackintothewild.Thefundingispartofthegovernment’sBiodiversity2037plan,whichaimstostopthedeclineofnativeplantsandanimals,andimprovethestate’snaturalenvironment.Lastyear,120wildlifecarersandsheltersscoredthegrants,whichfunded“newenclosures,nestingboxesandtemperaturecontrolsystemstomedication,feedandrescueequipment”.Thegovernmentsaidithadinvestedmorethan$560millioninprotectingbiodiversityandtheenvironmentsince2014.“ThisisaboutgivingahelpinghandtomanyofVictoria’sdedicatedvolunteerswhohouse,feedandcareforourwildlife–partofourrecordinvestmentintoprotectingthestate’spreciousbiodiversity,”EnvironmentandClimateActionMinisterLilyD’Ambrosiosaid.ApplicationscloseonTuesday,September6.Details:wildlife.vic.gov.au/grants/wildlife-rehabilitator-grants/. Wildlife grants are now open NBN Local Victorian head Emily Peel and McEwen MP Rob Mitchell with the new NBN tower. (Supplied) Tower to extend broadband reach

McEwen MP Rob Mitchell

visited a new, fixed-wireless tower in Riddells Creek last week, which is ready to deliver broadband to installationsbusiness.fromyearsinternetcommunity,“ofthehaveimportantupsurroundingitproductivityfibrewhichforAlbanesewirelesstowardsrecentfuture,speedsSouthdeliveringdensitiesregionalwireless–homeschooling,accessparticularly,have-notshappening,governmentthisWe’vehaven’tNetworkhomesinupto575premisesontheoutskirtsofthetown.Thetowerisoneoftwo,withanotherlocatedGisborneSouth,toconnectupto775alltogethertotheNationalBroadband(NBN).“TheimportanceofthisisthatmanypeoplebeenabletoaccessanyNBNatall.beenfightingforaboutnineyearstogetallupandrunning,”MrMitchellsaid.“It’sbeenaproblemthroughthepreviouswheretheinvestmentwasn’tanditmeantwehadhavesandintown.“Whatwelearntthroughthepandemic,istheneedforpeopletohavetohighspeedbroadband–forkidsforpeopleworkingfromhomewe’veallbecomemastersofZoom.”AstatementfromMrMitchellsaidfixedwas“well-suited”tosupportingcommunities,aslowpopulationandvariedtopographymadefixed-lineserviceschallenging.“ResidentsofRiddellsCreekandGisbornecanalsolookforwardtoenjoyingfasteronNBNfixedwirelessservicesinthefollowingtheAustraliangovernment’sprovisionof$480millioninfundinganupgradeoftheentireNBNfixednetwork,”thestatementsaid.“Theupgradeisakeycomponentofthegovernment’sBetterConnectivityRuralandRegionalAustraliaPlan,willdeliverfasterbroadband,expandconnectionsandimprovesafetyandbyboostingmobilecoverage.”NBNLocalVictorianheadEmilyPeelsaidwasa“fantasticday”forRiddellsCreekandareas,becausepeoplecouldsignimmediately.“We’vehadalotoffeedbackabouthowthiswastothesecommunities.WebeenworkingwiththecommunityoverlastnumberofyearstoovercomeanumberchallengesandbringtheseservicestotheMsPeelsaid.“Howweusethehassignificantlychangedthelastfewandfastbroadbandiscriticaltoworkinghome,entertainmentorrunningaI’mgladweperseveredtogetthesecompleted.”

going“Withoutongoingconsistentfunding,wearetoseewaitlistsincreasingagain,”hesaid.“ItisvitalthattheVictoriangovernmentensuresthatwehaveastrongpublicdentalsectorsothatvulnerableVictorianscanaccessnecessarycare.“Publicdentalwaitingtimeshavenowincreasedonaverageto26.7months(asofJune2022)acrossVictoria,anincreaseoffourmonthssincethesametimelastyearandtheworstdelaysincarethisdecade.”

publicwereoralVictoria,nowincreasedonaverageto26.7monthsacrosstheworstdelaysincarethisdecade.”SunburyandCobawCommunityHealthhealthmanagerAdilKhansaidthereapproximately1200peopleonthegeneraldentalcarewaitlistattheservice,and

“There are more than 1.5 million adults who are eligible to access public dental care in Victoria, but only 181,000 were able to receive care in the 12 months to June 2022, which is only 12 per cent of those eligible and well down on the 220,000 that usually receive care each year,” an ADAVB spokesperson said. “This clearly highlights the problems of an under-resourced public dental system. “Waiting times for general dental care have

the wait time was approximately 25 months. “There are no public dental chairs in the Macedon Ranges and some people have to travel for as long as 45 minutes by car to reach their nearest public dentist,” Mr Khan said. “Poor oral health can have an impact on a wide range of health conditions, including heart disease, diabetes and cancer. “Regular dental check-ups are an essential part of a good oral health hygiene routine.”

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belovedwords,myfly’,community,”withso.withVictoriaraisedniecesMyrtle,infeltthehelpedpainfultheGenerations,wordsofferingvoiceandUncleofmusicallegendandAboriginalactivist,ArchieRoach,”CrKurtsaid.“UncleArchiewasanationaltreasureaprolifictruth-teller,whogaveatomanyFirstNationspeople,themcomfortandhealinginhisandmusic.“AsamemberoftheStolenUncleArchie’ssong‘TookChildrenAway’describedhisownlifestoryandintheprocesstoeducateAustraliaaboutoneofdarkestchaptersinourhistory.”CrKurtsaidthelosswasbeingdeeplyacrossthecontinent,butparticularlyHumeaswell,wheretheartist’ssister,resides,aswellashistwonieces.HeacknowledgedtheworkofRoach’swhoactivelycampaignedandupFirstNationsissuesacrossandinthemunicipality,workingcouncilinvariouscapacitiestodo“UncleArchiewasamusicallegendstrongconnectiontoourHumeCrKurtsaid.“Healwaysusedtosay,‘Togetherwe’llandonbehalfofallI’dliketoextendcondolencestohisfamily,andinhisIhopehe’stogetherflyingwithhisRuby.Mayherestinpeace.”

Tribute to Archie Roach

invaluable experience for the twins. No strangers to performance, the dynamic pair had their first break when they were just nine months old, appearing as a baby in Offspring for two seasons. They went onto Underbelly, and even reached the semi-finals of Australia’s Got Talent in 2016. They’ve appeared in a number of short films too. Isobel said being Australia’sGotTalentwas “one of the most amazing experiences of [her] life”.“Iattended my first Victorian State Schools Spectacular in 2016 when I went to watch two friends as principal dancers,” Isobel said. “Since then it has been my dream to be a Principal dancer and I am so honored to be on that stage this year in 2022.” Eloise said the spectacular was a great opportunity to learn from the best industry professionals.“Ilearntso much just at auditions and cannot wait to start rehearsals and learn everything I can from this experience,” she said. Elsie Lange

Squad members without incident and faced Geelong Magistrates Court last Tuesday on charges of theft of a motor vehicle, theft, escaping lawful custody and criminal damage. He was remanded in custody to face court again later this month, with his lawyer James towasdisorderheGilfillanrequestinghebeseenbyanurse,giventakesmedicationforpost-traumaticstressanddepression.Touhywasremandedinadultcustodyafteritconsideredinappropriateforhimtoreturnyouthdetention.Touhyalsoreportedsustainingphysical

Two escape Malmsbury, caught

Talented twins jump onto the stage

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Questions continue to be raised about the aboutBallarat11.30pm19,aftersecurityoftheMalmsburyYouthJusticeCentretwomenescapedearlierthismonth.ShamusTouhy,22,andMatthewPiscopo,fledthefacilityonMollisonStreetaboutonSaturday,August6,policesaid.Piscopowasarrestataresidentialaddressinabout10.30amonMonday,August8.PolicelaterarrestedTouhyataCoriomotel8.30pmthatnight.TouhywastakenintocustodybyFugitive

The country has been rocked by the deaths of some of its most beloved voices in the past month – Archie Roach, Judith Durham and most recently, Olivia Newton-John.Atameeting on Monday, August 8, Hume councillor Naim Kurt paid tribute to Archie Roach in a touching speech, sending condolences to the Gunditjmara and Bundjalung elder’s family members in the “Australiamunicipality.hasbeen in mourning for the past two weeks, with the sad passing

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injuries during his arrest, Mr Gilfillan said. Premier Daniel Andrews said it was “disappointing and concerning” the incident had“Let’soccurred.workout exactly what’s happened and what can be done to make it far less likely to happen again,” Mr Andrews said. A Department of Justice and Community Safety spokesperson said investigations were underway to understand what led to the escapes and to prevent situations like it from occurring in the future. “As the matter is now before the courts it would be inappropriate to comment further,” the spokesperson said. “We’ve invested more than $2 billion since 2014 to overhaul our youth justice system, including for staff supports, targeted behaviour support and programs, infrastructure upgrades, additional units at Parkville and Malmsbury and the construction of a new facility at Cherry Creek. Our reforms have helped to stabilise the youth justice system, with serious incidents and assaults in custody having reduced over the past four years.”

Two talented pupils from Sunbury Primary School will take to the stage as principal dancers for the state’s biggest school concert. The grade-six twins, Isobel and Eloise, will be performing as part of this year’s Victorian State Schools Spectacular, and they are absolutely buzzing.

Twins Isobel and Eloise, 12, will be principal dancers in this year’s Victorian State School Spectacular. (Damjan Janevski) 293222_02

Raine & Horne Sunbury’s Allison Sloan has been crowned Victoria’s Outstanding Receptionist across all ofﬁces. (Damjan Janevski) 293055_03

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Receptionist recognised A Riddells Creek resident has been recognised as the best Raine & Horne receptionist in the state, and she said it feels lovely. Allison Horne, who works at the office in Sunbury, was surprised when she found out she’d been nominated by her workplace, placing her in the running to win Victoria’s Outstanding Receptionist. Raine & Horne real estate agent James Rizk, however, was not. “It’s not surprising to be honest, Allison is an absolute asset to this company … people just love her,” he said. Ms Sloan, who is also known for her work with the 1sts Riddells Creek Scout Group, said she was “blushing” even talking about it. said.officeandgo“It’slovelywhensomeone’smadetheefforttothatextrastepandgiveyouthatrecognitionforothersoutthereoutsideourimmediatetosay,heyshe’sworthyoftheaward,”she

“That’s a little bit humbling … I don’t think I’m anything special, I’m just doing my job.” Ms Sloan made the jump from media, communications and event management some years ago, and has only been a receptionist for about five “They’veyears.allowed me the time to find my place,” she said. “I’ve always felt supported in that respect. I’m a nine tenths of a glass full kind of person anyway, I just try to come to work and do the best that I can do.” Mr Rizk said having someone like Ms Sloan as the face of Raine & Horne Sunbury was “absolutely essential”. “Our company is a family business and we pride ourselves on having local people work with our office, and we’ve done so for almost 40 years … it’s absolutely fantastic,” he said.

Upskilling electrical workforce

The state government is set to invest $7.2 million into Victoria’s Continuing Professional Development (CPD) program for electrical workers across the state. The support means more than 7500 electrical workers will be able to complete the course before the end of next year. According to the government, the announcement follows a successful CPD pilot run earlier this year involving 66 electricians across regional and metropolitan areas.

Briefs Cool Climate Cinema Macedon Ranges Film Society is throwing its second short film festival, titled Cool Climate Cinema, to be held on Saturday, September 3. Showcasing short films from a range of genres, including drama, documentary, international, youth, animation and comedy, there’ll be something for everyone. There will be two sessions of films, the first from 1.30pm to 4.30pm with afternoon tea at the interval, and second from 6.30pm to 9.30pm with supper at the interval. Drinks will be available at both at bar prices. The festival will held at Newham Mechanics Institute Hall, 1292 Rochford Road, Newham.

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Residents Association secretary Christine Pruneau said the organisation shared council’s disappointment the tribunal didn’t “give the priority that’s needed to landscape”. “Now we’ll have to live with this – it’s a lesson in how well the protection here works – not,” Ms Pruneau said. “When you’re supposedly protected and there’s a priority for protection of landscape values, you would expect that to prevail over just simply approving something for other reasons.”

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In its ruling, VCAT said it was satisfied the proposal would not interrupt views or vistas, given the land’s “topography, the proposed landscaping and the scale of the built form”. “The proposal will not detract from the rural character of the shire,” the ruling said. VCAT also said residents would not be detrimentally impacted by traffic, including deliveries, noise, lighting or the 24-hour operation of the proposal. The tribunal said the proposal would not result in “unacceptable offsite impacts”, is “sufficiently separated” from the drainage area and riparian areas of Post Office Creek and operational safeguards in the conditions would avoid impacts to the environment and community health. Last month, council’s planning and environment director Rebecca Stockfeld told StarWeekly it was “disappointing” the Bunnings had been approved with little change to the design. “The proposal had detrimental amenity impacts, a poor design and interface with its surrounds, inadequate landscaping, removal of native vegetation, and poor layout for pedestrians within the car-parking and access areas,” Ms Stockfeld said.

By Elsie Lange McDonald’s, a second fast food venue and a 24-hour service station will join a Bunnings on the outskirts of Kyneton, following another greenlight by the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT). At the end of last month, VCAT approved thecouncilwithofthesecondproposalforlandattheintersectionEdgecombeRoadandPipersCreekRoad,minorchangestotheoriginalplan.InSeptemberlastyear,MacedonRangesblockedtwoseparateproposalsforlandandreceivedhundredsofobjections

The new Kyneton Kindergarten, located right next to the local primary school, has officially opened.Early Childhood and Pre-Prep Minister Ingrid Stitt and Macedon MP Mary-Anne Thomas visited the kindergarten last week to mark its opening, which was decked out with modern learning facilities, administration facilities and an outdoor play space. “It’s great to see a new kinder opening in Kyneton so local families have better access to fully funded kindergarten programs, and being next door to the primary school means transitioning from early years learning to school will easier,“ Ms Thomas said. The kindergarten was part of $283 million in capital funding provided in the Victorian Budget 2019-20, to commence delivery of an annual pipeline of kindergartens on school sites. In a statement, the government said the investment would ensure the delivery of a number of new kindergartens on existing school sites each year to support the roll-out of three-year-old kindergarten. Earlier this year, StarWeekly reported on the lack of childcare in the Macedon Ranges, and its classification as a ’childcare desert’ by the Mitchell Institute because of a lack of childcare places. The state government said its ensuring that every new Victorian primary school would have a kindergarten onsite or next door to reduce the “burden” on parents. “The government is investing $9 billion over the next decade to transform four-year-old kindergarten to pre-prep with 30 hours of play-based learning by 2032 and build 50 government-owned childcare centres to ensure children thrive and women are supported to return to work,” the government said. Elsie Lange

Ingrid Stitt MP and Mary-Anne Thomas MP with pupils at the Kyneton Kindergarten (Supplied)

a “bit of a health kick”, said his busy lifestyle meant business hours weren’t convenient for him to access the gym, which meant he was forced to work out at a private, 24-hour facility in Sunbury. “As a councillor with the city, I think it would be better if I could lead the way and support our internal Hume city council facilities,” Cr Bell said. “But alas, I cannot do that, because when I want to go to the gym at 11pm, our one here in Sunbury is closed and as much as the one at Splash is fantastic, I’m not driving all the way to Craigieburn just to go to the gym.” He said while it sounded “awfully selfish” of him, people in the community had questioned why there were no public, 24-hour centres in the municipality to exercise, especially when the leisure centre would be ideal. “I understand there are some things that need to occur, some possible building changes. I know we’re going through and doing some works there at the moment,”

Call for a 24/7 gym in Sunbury

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Cr Naim Kurt said he would like to see the same investigation into turning Broadmeadows Aquatic and Leisure Centre into a 24-hour facility too.

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Cr Bell said. “I feel that may have been a lost opportunity to maybe do some conversion works and turn our gym in Sunbury into a 24-hour facility. “But I really want to get this on the agenda as something that would be a relatively easy and simple win to get more people using our council facilities.”

As part of Victoria’s Big Build, we’re upgrading the Sunbury Line and removing the Gap Road level crossing. We’re also upgrading Sunbury Road, reducing congestion and making it easier to get around.

Train disruptions: Buses replace trains in both directions Sunbury Line Until 23 August Sunshine to Sunbury 8.30pm to last train, 31 August North Melbourne to Sunbury 1920 Check before you travel at bigbuild.vic.gov.au/sunburyworks

A lack of public 24-hour gyms in Sunbury has prompted a call to investigate how to turn the aquatic and leisure centre into an all-night facility, like Craigieburn’s Splash.

An exciting new clothing franchise opened its doors in Sunbury on Friday. The fresh Cotton On Mega store, located in Sunbury Square, houses Cotton On, Cotton On Body, Cotton On Kids and Rubi. Vibrant and fun, the shop is known for its affordable range of styles and fits, heavily influenced by Y2K fashion, also featuring 2000s nostalgia, 90s grunge and 80s styles. “We’re excited to be here in Sunbury, we know the customers have been asking for us,” store manager Britney Bland said. “There’s something for everyone here, we’ve got ladies, mens, kids, accessories, swimwear and activewear. We’re looking forward to seeing you all, come in and say hello.” The store features a denim wall, a stunning swimwear section, kids area which ranges from newborn to toddler and up, and even comfy lounge and activewear. Team members, including some who live locally, are thrilled to be welcoming new customers through their doors, with a current offer to receive a free Cotton On tote bag when you spend $50 or more in store. Sunbury Square would like welcome Cotton On to the neighbourhood centre and looks forward to providing the town with a “huge” Australian retailer with a range of options to suit everyone.

Reaching out to youths

Hume police will focus on engaging with the municipality’s younger residents over the next 12 months, according to Inspector Dean Clinton.Inavideo posted to the Eyewatch – Hume Police Service Area Facebook page, Inspector Clinton said while Hume police had spoken to community leaders and service providers about the city’s youth, he wanted to improved engagement between Hume’s younger residents and police. “We probably haven’t had that direct engagement that I would like to see from our uniform police, which are the ones who respond to the jobs. So we want to increase that engagement over the next 12 months, get a better idea of what the youth see as issues in the area and how we can better service our youth as well,” he said. Inspector Clinton said Hume police’s focus on youth followed the force’s effort to increase engagement with the municipality’s Indigenous, multi-faith and culturally diverse communities over the past 12 months. He said that police would also continue to focus on hoon drivers, illegal motorbikes and dirt bikes riding dangerously in the street and across parks and paths, speeding motorists and people performing burnouts over the next 12 months, as a recent community survey on Eyewatch found these were causing the most concern for residents. Police will also focus on burglaries from houses, theft from motor cars and general theft.“Please continue to update us on what it is you would like from us,” he said. Details: https://www.facebook.com/ eyewatchhume Hume inspector Dean Clinton. (Damjan Janevski) 231683_02

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It was during breakfast with his kids in November 2020 when Stewart Grieg heard an unusual sound. The Werribee resident had woken up that morning to start another normal day working from“Myhome.earmade a noise similar to a metal pole dropping on concrete, which rang out really sharply,” he said. “I sat down on the couch and it happened again as I was talking, and sort of echoed the last word I’d said in my ear, which was very very odd.” The father of two began to rock backwards and forwards, prompting him to believe he was having a seizure. “I was alert, I could see my body shaking but I wasn’t doing it,” he said. “I couldn’t talk, my mouth just wouldn’t work, I was trying to talk but nothing was coming out. “It was at that point that I knew I was having a stroke.”MrGrieg had attended a stroke safe talk, knew the signs and was able to recognise them in“Ihimself.waslucky enough to be able to shout the word stroke. I used every part of my being to spit out that word out of my mouth, enough that my wife understood what I said,” he said. “She was able to call triple-0 and get on to the operator very quickly.

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Werribee Open Range Zoo is home to a flock of eight Ostriches and herds of 30 Blackbuck and 13 Lowland nyala in its Woodlands habitat - one of multiple habitats that form part of the wider zoo Savannah. Visitors can see them on a savannah bus tour, which run throughout the day and are included in entry. Details: zoo.org.au.

An Ostrich and Blackbuck get voluntarily weighed at Werribee Open Range Zoo. (Pictures: Zoos Victoria) ‘‘ It’s important to tailor our training approach to each species and individual animal ’’ - Katie Jones

The tallest birds on earth are joining forces with herds of antelope to form a fascinating partnership at Werribee Open Range Zoo. Ostriches, Blackbuck and Lowland nyala are learning to step up to the plate – enabling keepers to obtain a voluntary recording of their weight within the vast expanses of the zoo’s multi-hectare savannah. It’s all being made possible thanks to a clever combination of some dedicated weekly training sessions, new portable scales, and some tasty and nutritious food rewards.

Werribee Open Range Zoo savannah keeper, Katie Jones, said the training initiative is helping to further enhance the zoo’s healthcare initiatives, allowing for keepers and veterinarians to proactively keep track the wellbeing of many animals. “The ostriches are naturally very curious animals and are always interested in new and novel things,” Ms Jones said. confidence to step onto the scales, and also build trust with keepers.” Ms Jones said it has historically been a challenge to secure weight readings from animals that live in large herds, but keepers at Werribee Open Range Zoo are always thinking of new and innovative ideas. are any sudden deviations in weight that may indicate signs of underlying sickness or illness, which we can then proactively investigate and provide treatment for if required.”MsJones says the savannah weight training initiative is still a work in progress, but keepers are pleased with the strides and “We’re excited about how these animals are showing such a wonderful capacity to learn, and we hope to one day extend this to other animals on the zoo’s Savannah.”

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Marsh teamed up with Cat Moser when she opened the festival in Blackwood, asking her to play fiddle on her track named after the town. Moser said while the festival was wrapped up, the music community hoped it was the beginning of bigger and better things for live music in Moorabool.

“There was a really strong sense of community early on,” Hawley said. This is the first time, that we’re aware of, that a program like this has taken place in the Moorabool Shire which allowed young people to come together, be creative, learn about running events and perform together.”

“It’s very much the beginning… Hopefully, it’ll build from here.”

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You may not know it, among the bush and quiet towns of Moorabool are countless talented musicians who call the shire’s countryside home.

“What I noticed out here is that there’s not many places that kind of put on a low key, weekday Open Mic, like you see in Melbourne all the “Thetime.idea is to have things pretty chill and organic, rather than always this big hoo-ha, and then every now and then I’ll put on a bigger show,” Frangos said. If four weekends jam-packed with music wasn’t enough, Moorabool council also facilitated the Young and Local program, a mentorship initiative for emerging artists aged between 12 and 25. The program consisted of workshops throughout the months leading up to the festival, culminating in a performance event.

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partner Gabrielle as country folk duo The Darlings Family Trust. Frangos bought local pub The Gordon Hotel at the start of this year, and hopes to expand from the usual cover band gigs to providing a space for local artists to blossom. “The idea is to have to create just an environment where people can come and just try out their stuff,” he said.

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The regional music scene across Moorabool is flourishing, with new opportunities and support for local creatives. Reporter Olivia Condous spoke to musicians to find out their hopes for the future of music in the towns they call home.

Jen Hawley is a performer and music teacher who moved to Bacchus Marsh six months ago and was the coordinator of the mentorship program.Shesaid the initiative created a community of burgeoning performers, who were given significant creative autonomy and mentored each other throughout the process.

‘‘ Out here, there can be more of a sense of space and freedom to carve out your own path ’’ - Heather Marsh Main: Jen Hawley, Heather Marsh (Breckin), Cat Moser and Clint O’Gradey (Cat & Clint) and Jayden Vermeed (Spence) are all musicians living in Moorabool Above: Heather Marsh, also known as Breckin, said moving to Moorabool gave her more space to be creative. Above right: Cat Moser and Clint O’Gradey have performed across the country and internationally as their duo Cat & Clint. (Pictures: Damjan Janevski) 292987

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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.

Sewing classes Beginners sewing courses return to Melton South Community Centre in term three, available on Tuesday or Thursday afternoons. Learn all the basics of machine sewing in this eight-week pre-accredited course and make your own fabric creations. Cost: $30/$20 concession. ■ 9747 8576

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

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Jacksons Creek Combined Probus 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 outings and meetings 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 Craft and conversation If you’re a passionate crafter and want some company, why not head down to the Sunbury Library on Mondays at noon for the craft and conversation group. The program is free and open to people aged 15 years and older. ■ https://bit.ly/39BIu2O

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.

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

Rotary club The Sunbury Rotary Club meets every Tuesday at the Sunbury Bowling Club from 7pm. ■ sunburyrotary@gmail.com

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

The Sunbury Combined Probus Club meets every fourth Thursday of the month at the Sunbury Football Social Club at 10am. ■ Carmel, 0416 477 271 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. ■ https://bit.ly/3jvM6oJ Garden club

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HarmoniX Vocal Company Get involved with an all-male, auditioned singing group happening on Thursday evening, 7pm to 9.30pm in Sunbury. The group is inviting new members to join. The group also has a mixed choir, DynamiX Vocal Company, rehearsing Tuesday evenings. 7pm to 9.30pm. Both groups rehearse at Dulap Wilim Hub, 11 Leichardt Street, Sunbury. No auditions required, just bring your love of music.

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

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

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

If you’re 55 or older and would like to make some new friends. ■ 0434 400 754 Probus Club Of Sunbury Join the Probus Club of Sunbury on the ﬁrst Wednesday of the month at the Sunbury Football club at 9.30am. It’s a friendly men’s group open to all retired and semi-retired men. Enjoy morning tea and a guest speaker. Visitors and new members are welcome with a number of great events held each month.

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■ Greg, 0417 593 035 Melton Men’s Group Melton Men’s Group meets every Thursday from 5-8pm at The Gap on Graham, 5 Graham Street, Melton. Focusing on Senior Men’s mental and physical wellbeing. The group invites new members to come for a cuppa and a chat, listen to guest speakers and participate in our activities including; carpet bowls, pool or table tennis. ■ https://meltonmensgroup.home.blog/ Melton Over 50s Social Group

■ Marlene, 0498 329 290 Bacchus Marsh Market Bacchus Marsh rejoice! There will be a monthly market at the gorgeous location of Maddingley Park. On the second Saturday of every month there will be a lovely variety of stallholders and food trucks. Bring a picnic blanket and invite your friends and family for a lovely market day out. Take weight off naturally Struggling to lose weight? Struggling to get motivated? Want to try and do it in a friendly and less stressful atmosphere? Come and join TOWN (Take Weight Off Naturally) every Tuesday at 6pm at the Darlingsford Barn, Darlingsford Boulevard, Melton. ■ Catherine, 0416 612 517, or Bob, 0411 824 739 Parkinson’s support group The Melton Parkinson’s Support Group meets on the second Thursday of the month 10.30am–12.30pm at Kurunjang Community Centre, 33-35 Mowbray Crescent, Kurunjang. New members and carers welcome. ■ Helen, 0409 186 576

Sunbury Combined 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

Catch the Mount Players adaptation of the Quentin Tarantino classic ‘Reservoir Dogs’ with an all female cast, happening from August 19 to September 4 at the Mountview Theatre in Macedon. Evening performances are at 8pm and Sunday Matinees at 2pm. Tickets are between $25 and $30. Head to the link below for further details.

Gardens for wildlife Learn more about the wildlife in your yard and learn how to attract more at this Gardens for Wildlife project event. Macedon Ranges council would like to establish a group of ongoing volunteers who are passionate about biodiversity and would like to contribute to the program roll out across the region. Make your way down to Woodend Community Centre, on Wednesday, August 17 at 6pm.

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. ■ vpm-4185@toastmastersclubs.org

Eynesbury Market A community market next to the iconic Eynesbury Homestead. The market is on the fourth Sunday of the month. It features a great range of food trucks, artisans, makers and more. Boomerang Bags Bacchus Marsh Boomerang Bags Bacchus Marsh makes reusable shopping bags from rescued fabric. They’re looking for people to cut, sew, iron and market our bags. Meets on the ﬁrst Sunday each month at the Darley Neighbourhood House 2-4pm. Find the Facebook group for more details.

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5. The Australian rhythmic gymnastics team won which medal at the 2022 Commonwealth Games?

16. Bryan Fogel directed which award-winning 2017 documentary about illegal doping in sports?

17. How many on-court players does each team have in a game of European handball?

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15. Which Brazilian jiujitsu world champion was recently fatally shot in a Sao Paulo club?

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Styling Based on the Fiat 500, but with quite a few styling changes to give it a sporting look, the Abarth 595 Competizione does have a very individual look. It has a standout front area that’s body coloured in its upper area and black in the lower parts, large side sills and black in the rear that follow the colouring of the front. Our test car had matte blue paint, an extra cost option. Though it’s something out of the ordinary it does look to the uninformed that the Abarth had been sitting out in strong Aussie sunshine for too many years.

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Safety The Abarth 595 has ABS and stability control to help drivers to stay out of trouble. It has seven airbags, two IsoFix child seat mount points, rear parking sensors and a tyre pressure monitoring system. The latter particularly useful in a sports hatch when correct pressures at all four corners as important if you want to fang the Abarth 595 hard. Driving Ahh! This is why you buy an Abarth 595 Competizione - to drive it hard and fast. It’s a genuine Italian sports machine not simply a hot hatch. It sounds great, talks to you through the steering wheel and holds the road at speeds that may not seem possible to those who don’t understand well sorted Italian suspension. Even around town, and in the suburbs, you can have fun listening to the sound of the engine, banging it up and down through the gears and accelerating hard away from the lights.The engine is a little slow to pick up speed if it’s running below about 2000 revs, but once you get it beyond that stage it really sings along with plenty of entertaining sporting sounds. But to get the full enjoyment from it you have to take it to the country. We had a ball thumping it around bends on the roads in the hinterland behind our base on the Gold Coast. On the open roads on the far side of the hills its cruises well, but does get a bit tiring if you’re doing a long trip. Frankly passengers may not space.appreciateitbecausetherideisonthefirmside.Youdositratherhighinthecabinasthisisastubbycarandlowfrontseatswouldstealtoomuchspacefromthosesittinginthebackseats.It’snottoobadforthosesittingbehindapassengerinthefront,butanyonebehindatalldrivermayfindtheyareabitcrampedfor Summing up The Abarth 595 Competizione is not a car for everyone, but for those who like to get the best from a sports car it must sit very high on the list of machines to be considered. It looks good, goes like a rocket if you are prepared to work it to its full potential you will go everywhere with a smile on your face.

Fiat’s Abarth goes like a rocket These prices do not include government or dealer delivery charges. Contact your local Abarth dealer for drive-away prices. A MODELGLANCERANGE 595 coupe: $26,990 595 Scorpione Oro: $31,450 595 Competizione coupe: $34,250 595 convertible: $29,990 595 Competizione convertible: $37,250 Abarth 595 Competizione has a very individual look. Supplied)

Infotainment The hot Italian machine has Apple CarPlay and Android Auto support and digital radio. We enjoyed the sound output from the audio system, but turned it off most of the time to listen to the excellent sounds produced by the engine. Engines / transmissions Power comes from a turbo-petrol 1.4-litre four-cylinder engine that produces 132kW at 5500rpm, and 250newton metres of torque fromAbarth3000rpm.595Competizione has a five-speed manual gearbox at a time when almost all manuals are six-speed units. This is probably another throwback to its Fiat 500 origins and there simply wasn’t a suitable six-speeder.

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Erin Condron is bouncing her way to America

Meldrum said if they make finals, they were hoping to shock a few teams. “We’re exactly where we deserve to be,” he said. “We’ve beaten everyone below us and not any one above us. “It would be an achievement to go and make an impact and surprise everyone else in the competition. “We’ll get the job done this weekend and see what happens, there’s no expectations on us which could be a good thing.” In other matches that were due to be played on the weekend, Wallan was set to face Diggers Rest, Lancefield was due to host Riddell, while Woodend-Hesket was for a win against Romsey.

Macedon’s Brodie Hoyne. (Shawn Smits)

With the struggles with personnel, the Cats put out one of their worst performances in recent times against Wallan. There were six under-19s in the senior team that day, along with another five players who aren’t usual senior players. Meldrum said some players had never played in a result like that in their senior careers at Macedon.“Everyclub has their challenges, with the last month pretty tough for us in terms of just getting teams on the park and trying to be competitive as normal,” he said. “The mindset of the players took a bit of a hit after that result. We’ve got some players returning, hopefully we’ll get the result we need.” Meldrum said while the results had been tough this year, the long term benefits would be reaped with some of the younger players getting opportunities they normally wouldn’t. The club’s bottom age under-17 team was set to play off in the grand final on Sunday, after deadline, highlighting the talent coming through.Whilethey are set to get some players back, Meldrum said the pencil had gone through the names of five or six senior players for the season.Onpaper, the match with the Rams seemed a simple one. Meldrum said they just had to focus on what they needed to do.

Woodend basketballer Erin Condron said it was unreal to find out she’d been given a full scholarship to study and play her beloved game in America. Last week, the 18-year-old, 6’4 player signed with University of California San Diego after attending a United States tour in July run by Australian basketball recruiting service, ATC Academy.During the tour through the states, Condron was one of the top post players at two tournaments, catching recruiters’ eyes. “When I was younger I’d look up to players that are what I am now,” Condron said. “To be that person is just incredible. “I’ve been sure that I was going to try and play college basketball in the US. I’ve been so sure of that since I first heard that it was an option.”Thetrip to America caps off a big year for

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The Sunbury Macedon Ranges Veterans Cricket Club is looking for players for the upcoming season. The club is after new players for their over-50s, over-60s and over-70s teams to compete in the Veterans Cricket Victoria competition.Theclubwill be entering four teams thisClubseason.president Barry Borlase said the goal of the club is to provide maximum opportunities for people to participate in the game of cricket for as long as they wish.“We aim to promote the social, physical and mental health benefits staying involved in cricket, over many years, as a player, club member, volunteer and/or official,” he said. “Our motto is you don’t stop playing cricket when you get old - You get old when you stop playing you keep moving toward better health and wellbeing. “Our emphasis is on fun, social interaction and enjoyment, and less emphasis on performance. “We encourage traditional cricket for fun, friendship and play in true spirit.” Changes are made in veterans cricket to suit the needs of less active people and increase the accessibility to a wider audience.Borlase said as well as providing an opportunity for physical activity the club strengthens community connection through engagement and socialisation. “The club is confident it will recover strongly this year and with support we can quickly resume our momentum after two years of COVID,” he said. The sides play matches on Sundays, with players able to play as often or as little as they want. There is also the chance to play at a representative level. Membership is low cost with playing kitsDetailsavailable.on veterans cricket, at www. veteranscricketvictoria.org.au.Ifyou’reinterestedinplaying, you can contact 0458 408000 or 0401 699184 or 0411 987287.

who is over there on a basketball scholarship too.The year 12 student said she was grateful to ATC Academy for exposing her to the opportunity to fulfil her dreams, as well as her throughoutparentsfordrivingherhundredsofkilometreshercareertotrainandplay.Herfamilyhavebeenlongtimeadvocates

nextNationalBendigoalsoBasketballendtheteenager.Condron’sseasoniscomingtoanwiththeBendigoBravesintheNationalLeague1Southcompetition.SheplayedfortheBraves’BigVside.TheteenisadevelopmentplayerfortheSpiritintheupcomingWomen’sBasketballLeagueseasonaswell.Then,it’sofftothestatesinthemiddleofyearwhereshewilljoinhersisterMaddi,

Cats embrace challenge

By Tara Murray Macedon sits exactly where it deserves to be in the Riddell District Football League according to coach Al Meldrum. The Cats entered the final round of the regular season in fifth spot, the last finals spot, needing a win against the bottom side Western Rams to ensure they play finals. The Cats moved back into the top five last week, despite having the bye, with Woodend-Hesket losing to Wallan. If the Cats lose, they will still play finals if Woodend-Hesket losses to Romsey. After a pre-season that promised so much, it has been a difficult year for the Cats. “It’s been pretty challenging, especially the last five to six weeks with attrition and personnel,” Meldrum said before the final round.“I’mnever one to give excuses, but it’s been a pretty big challenge for everyone to get reserves on the park in recent weeks. “The 17s had to fill in for the under-19s and the flow on effect.”

for the Macedon Ranges Regional Sports Hub, to give young women and girls the chance to play basketball closer to home, without having to travel out of the region. “I was fortunate enough to have parents that could take me to places and drive that many hours, but for those families that can’t do that, I think having a stadium close by is going to open doors to so many other girls,” she said. “It warms my heart.” Condron said if she could tell her younger self anything, it would be to “relax”. “Enjoy the experience, learn from it. Take it every single thing that you can and learn from it,” she said. She wanted to thank all the people who supported her on the journey to the signing, including her parents, who were “the real champs here”, her coaches, her teammates, and the Sunbury and the Macedon Ranges basketball“Everyoneassociations.thatI’ve met through those programs, my coaches… they have helped me improve my game so much over the years and given me so many opportunities,” Condron said.“Also, Bendigo, they have been amazing.” Elsie Lange

Tara Murray Never too old for cricket

Erin Condron will study and play at University of California San Diego next year. (Supplied: Basketball Victoria)

Sunbury is hoping to provide an opportunity for under-18 cricketers from across Sunbury and the Macedon Ranges. The Roar is entering a team in the Victorian Turf Cricket Association under-18 competition this season, following the completion of their new turf wicket. With a number of players already yourThiscricket.thatwhen“Itcontinuewhowantedcommitting,presidentBrendanDoylesaidtheytoprovidesomewhereforcricketersweren’tquitereadyforseniorcrickettotodevelop.“We’rereallylookingforwardtoit,”hesaid.wassomethingthatwefirstspokeaboutwedecidedtogototurf.“Wewanttogivesomewhereforjuniorshavenootheravenuebuttogointosenior“Someplayerscanadapt,whilesomedonot.isaplatformtoplayonturfandplayinownageandintometroMelbourne.

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“Wewanttohaveasquadof15to16players.”

The Sky Blues will play their last two games away from home with their pitch not up to standard to play. Moore said it had been tough having to find elsewhere to train and in some cases, cancelling training due to not being able to find a ground.

Doyle said they believed that they could be theycompetitiveandwerestillunsurewhatdivisionwouldplayin.

Details: Jason: 0401 677 145, Brendan: 0426 244 187, Jace: 0414 292 228 Tara Murray Jason McGann will coach the under-18 side. (Supplied) By Tara Murray Gisborne is saving its best for last in the FV state league 4 west season. Having suffered a midseason slump which ruled them out of promotion contention, the Sky Blues have started to find form in the recent weeks. It includes beating second placed Keilor Wolves for a second time this season. Sky Blues coach Danny Moore said it was pleasing to finish the season in the manner that they were. “We are trending in the right direction,” he said.“The last three weeks against Melbourne City, when we went a man down, and then good wins against the Surf Coast and Keilor Wolves.“It’ssome of our best football we have played this season. The commitment, work rate and the togetherness of the group has been unbelievable. “It goes to show that if we had kept our momentum all year we could have perhaps finished higher. “I’m so proud of them to finish off the way weThehave.”Sky Blues will finish in fourth no matter the result of their last two games. Moore said the difference between them and the top few sides had been consistency. Either Westside Strikers or Keilor Wolves will finish top and claim the only promotion spot. “We had a bit of stutter three quarters of the way through the year which impeded our run for promotion,“ he said. “You look at the teams we play against like Keilor Wolves, Laverton and Westside Strikers, they are well resourced. “They’ve got a really good calibre of players and I’m not saying we don’t, but it’s a tough division to get out of. “There’s 12 teams and only one goes up, there’s some really good side that miss out.” Moore, who is set to coach his first full season having joined the club midway through the 2019 season, said they were better for having a full year together. “I’m two weeks away from competing my full season and I’m looking forward to having a competitive season under the belt,“ he said. “We know now the processes that are required from start to finish and that will help in the “Wefuture.aretrending in the right direction. It’s been baby steps, but progress is still progress.” Moore said they would look to retain the playing group for next season, while trying to recruit to further deepen the squad. He said it was something they needed to do to sustain the level they’ve played and get even

The Sky Blues were due to face Barnstoneworth United after deadline. Meanwhile Sunbury United was set to play Altona North, also after deadline. Sunbury was sitting in third spot before the match.

Sunbury giving platform for the next generation

“It’s too good an opportunity not to have something in place.”

Tuesday, 16 August, 2022 SUNBURY & MACEDON RANGES STAR WEEKLY 21 STARWEEKLY.COM.AU SPORT Kyneton will be left heartbroken if it misses finals in the Central Victoria Football League Women’s competition, due to a decision to strip points from another team.

Tara Murray Decision could prove costly

clubs.anddiscussionssaidit’stosaid.thesystem,themteamstowhereVictorianfinals.lookedtocommissionthemlostbefourwouldleadersplacedfinalsaidcaughtGoldenstatementbeforBWCwithandthesaidthetheVictoriaofTheBendigoThundersidewasstrippedeightpointsbytheAFLCentralCommission,whichoverseesleague,afteritwasfounditwasaboveplayerspointscapintwogames.Inastatementfromthecommissionitthecommissiontookintoaccountunintentionalnatureofthebreachnotedthehonestyandcooperationtheinvestigation.“Inaccordancewiththepolice,thewillloseitsfourpremiershippointseachofthesegames,thepointswillawardedtotheiropponents,”thesaid.ItisthedecisiontoawardthepointstoSquareandEaglehawkthathastheireoftheTigers.TigersfootballdirectorEloiseForbesthatdecisioncouldcostthemfinals.TheTigersfacedtheThunderintheroundafterdeadline,whilefifthEaglehawkwastoplayladderCastlemaine.ATigerslossandEaglehawkwinmeantheTigerswouldmissfinals.“We’vebeenexcitedtobeinthetopandknowingthatweweregoingtoplayingfinals,”Forbessaid.“WeagreedthatBendigoshouldhavethepoints,butwedon’tagreewithgoingtotheopposition.“It’schallengingforus.”ForbessaidundertherulesthecouldhavedecidednotawardanypointsforthosegamesoratsuspendingBendigofromtheShepointedtoasituationintheAmateurFootballAssociationaclubwasstrippedofpointsduethepointscapissues,buttheotherweren’tawardedthepoints.Forbessaidwithasystemthatrequirestohaveplayers’namesinthehowdidittaketworoundsforerrortobepickedup?“We’reaskingforapleaseexplain,”she“Thisparticulardecisionisnotfairallteamsinthecompetition.“Itmightseemfartothreeteams,butgotaflowoneffectforus.”AnAFLCentralVictoriaspokesmanonThursdaytheyareareinwithclubsontopicsraisedwewillcontinuetoworkwiththe

Doyle said many young cricketers in the area were leaving to play at places like Greenvale and Essendon at young ages due to not having turf options in the area. He said they had a core group of four or five players from within the club in that age group. He said there had been some other interest. “We want to encourage other local boys and local clubs to get involved,” he said. “We want to be a place for the best talent in the area, like a representative side.” Doyle said with games played on Sundays, players can still play juniors or senior cricket with their local clubs and then play in the Roar’s under-18 team. He said only a game permit was needed for them to play at the Roar and the players would do most of their training with the local clubs.

Saving the

New senior coach Jace Carton has had a first hand look at the competition, having set up the Greenvale Kangaroos under-18 team. “We’ll look to assess the talent pool,” Doyle said. “We know there’s some really good local talent approached by metro clubs to play on turf.”The Roar have already locked in a coach, with star all-rounder Jason McGann taking on theDoylerole. said they were thrilled that McGann had put his hand up “He coached our under-17s a couple of years ago,” he said. “Some have played with Jason and the rapport he has with them. “His knowledge and his ability is really good. He relates to the kids.”

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The Bombers focus now turns to round one of the AFLW season, when they face Hawthorn on August 27. On Sunday night the league announced the game had been moved to Marvel Stadium after selling out within 24 hours. Bombers chief executive Xavier Campbell said last week the club had requested the game to be moved to Marvel Stadium. “This morning we saw unprecedented demand for our first AFLW game,” he said on Wednesday.“Playingour arch rival Hawthorn in such a defining fixture for both clubs will be a great spectacle, that is deserving of being played at a venue such as Marvel. “As such, we are calling on the AFL to move our game to Marvel in order to appropriately celebrate our inaugural home game.”

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By Tara Murray Rupertswood’s finals dreams came crashing down against West Coburg in the Essendon District Football League division 1 on Saturday.Foralarge part of the game, it was the Sharks destined to finish fourth ahead of the Burgers.Buta delay due to hail and lightning in the area put paid to that with the Burgers eventually winning, 8.19 (67)-9.10 (64). The equation heading into the game was simple, the Sharks win by 33 points or more they play finals. Lose or win by less than that the Burgers play finals. The Sharks dominated much of the first half without putting it on the scoreboard. They had started to take control midway through the third quarter, when the umpires halted play.At the time, the Sharks led by 34 points, enough to have them in a finals spot. With 30 minutes to get the game restarted, both teams were praying to the weather gods for different reasons. They would get back on after about 25 minutes.Fromthere it was all the Burgers to seal a finalsSharksspot.coach Arron Bray said they were just shattered.“Idon’t know what to say to be honest,” he said post game. “We’re pretty devastated by it, more so to end up losing the game as well. “That’s the heart breaking part for the boys as I thought we were the better side for the whole first half and then the rain came. “It knocked our momentum, what can you do?”Bray said they were aware that there was 30 minutes to get back on the field. He said they also knew that other games across the league were being called off. “We were three to four minutes away from it being called,” he said. “From what I can gather a couple of other coaches had agreed to call it off, but it was never going to be the case here. There was too much on the line.”

Bray said on top of losing the momentum, they felt a couple of decisions early in the last quarter didn’t go their way which didn’t help. They were a player down with Shaun Stewart hurting his ankle in the first half, while Cameron McRorie and Dylan Podolczak also finished the game on the benchBrayinjured.looksback at this year with mixed feelings, knowing they knocked off the top two sides. They finished the season in fifth. “We were 42 points up against Roxburgh Park and got beaten as well,” he said. “That’s a young group and that’s what you get from a young“Getgroup.another 18 games into this year and hopefully develop a bit more after winning two games last year. “We probably should have played finals this yearBraythough.”hasalready signed on for the next two years. He said all the list had signed on, saying they needed another one or two players. “We don’t think we need a great deal,” he said. “We think we’re a pretty good side.”

Bombers shine in ﬁrst ofﬁcial practice match

A final round win was enough for Diggers Rest to finish third and secure a double chance in the Riddell District NetballFacingLeague.Wallan, which started the final round in third spot, the Burras were able to build throughout the match. After scores were level at quarter time, the Burras opened up a six goal lead at halfTheytime.were able to increase that in the second half, to seal a 41-29 win. Amy Starzer scored 27 goals for the Burras.Theresult means the Burras move ahead of the Magpies into third spot. The Burras will face Woodend-Hesket in the first week of the finals. Woodend-Hesket, which will play A-grade finals for the first time, had no issue at all against Romsey. The Redbacks were held goalless in the first quarter and trailed by 30 at half time. The Hawks continued on their merry way in the second half, winning 71-17.The Hawks were able to share the goals around, while Emma Grech shot the majority of the Redbacks, with 15. Macedon had a hard fought contest against the Western Rams. The Cats trailed at half time, before 30 goals to 18 in the second half to get the 47-39Shanaewin.Brundell shot 42 goals for the Cats.Rebecca Hicks, who hasn’t played for the Rams since early in the season, scored 27 goals. The Cats, who finished on top of the ladder, will have a week off in the first week of the finals. Riddell rounds out of the top five after a massive win against Lancefield. Having all but secured a finals spot before the final round, the Bombers had a dominant display against the Tigers.The Bombers got the win, 67-27. Shelby Holter scored 52 goals for the Bombers.TheBombers face Wallan in an elimination final in the first week of finals. Tara Murray Burras get the double chance

Narrow miss for Sharks

AFL executive general manager of clubs, finance and broadcasting Travis Auld said the clubs and their fans made the move possible with their enthusiasm for their clubs’ inaugural match. “Quite simply the fans of both clubs, and NABsellingwhysupportersofwomen’sfootyingeneralshowedweneededtomovetoabiggervenuebyoutthegamesoquickly,”hesaid.“Twoproudclubs,ahistoricoccasionforthemandanotherhistoricmomentfortheAFLWcompetition.”

Essendon’s first official AFLW practice match ended in a win on the back of a strong second half against Port Adelaide. Having tested themselves against Melbourne in match simulation last week, the Bombers ticked off the next phase in their preparations for round one on Saturday. Playing in front of their home crowd at the Hangar in Tullamarine, the Bombers slowly worked themselves into the game against the Power.TheBombers would kick six goals in the second half, to win 8.8 (56)-5.6 (36). The Power led at quarter time and extended that to two goals at the main break with Erin Phillips and Gemma Houghton prominent up forward.Afterthe break the Bombers quickly got going. Bonnie Toogood was everywhere up forward, while the young duo of Amber Clarke and Paige Scott showed why they were taken high in the recent AFLW draft. Toogood finished with three goals, while Fedrica Frew kicked two goals two minutes late in the piece, showing why she won the Victorian Football League Women’s goal kickingJacquiaward.Vogtstood strong leading the back line, while the likes of Maddy Prespakis, Cat Phillips, Steph Cain and Georgia Gee all showed why they were recruited to the club.

Draper said the injury to Jespersen compounded the fact they were already missing Ally Stewart and Emily Ellis. He said he believed that Bulleen was the best team in the competition, and the semi final match up could have easily been a grand finalDraperone. said they had a lot of contributors in the loss. Ellen Barkeley top scored with 18 points as all five starters hit double figures. “Em Conn who is our captain was dynamic on both ends of the floor,” he said. “She had a very effective game. “Ellen Barkeley had a big one as well, while Isa [Andersson] and Maria had good performances. Nicole Cameron was big in the first half with some unexpected points.” The loss caps off what was an up and down season for the Jets. They started slowly, before getting themselves into finals. “I’ve been proud of this group since day one,” Draper said. “What they’ve been able to achieve and how they have stepped up and lifted through out the“It’sseason.been up and down and a late start to make it where we are.” With a young core group of players the future is bright for the Jets. Draper said they were hoping to build on that next year. “We want to keep everyone and look to add a couple more pieces to puzzle,” he said. “This group is amazing.

Cougarsfinal,forteach.“Theteamitselfhaveheartandthat’shardtoWehaveagoodgrouptobuildaroundnextseason.”BulleenwillplayWyndhaminthegrandafterWyndhambeattheMcKinnoningametwoandthree.

The one downside for the Jets was an ankle injury to Nathan Marshall in the last few minutes for the game. White said he seemed OK after the game. The Jets in someway are going for back-to-back championships, having won the division 1 title in 2019 the last completed season. Five members of the 2019 team are part of this year’s team. The Jets will face Wyndham in the grand

The Sunbury Jets weren’t able to hold on against the Bullen Boomers with their Big V women’s state championship season coming to an end on Saturday night. After losing game one of the best-of-three semi final series last week, the Jets needed to win on Saturday night to take the match to a decider. Despite leading for majority of the night, the Jets fell just short, 79-72. Jets coach Ben Draper said the girls gave it all, but in the end couldn’t come away with the win to force a third game. “It’s disappointing,” he said. “The girls played really hard to the end. “Maria [Jespersen] got injured at the start of the third and we had to pull her and she didn’t play the rest of the quarter or the fourth quarter.“Thathurts a lot. We fought hard and led for 37 minutes but couldn’t hold on.”

Bendigo NL Gisborne smashed Golden Square on Saturday, 68-27, to ensure they finish third and get the second chance come finals. Gisborne will face Kangaroo Flat in the final round. Meanwhile Kyneton lost to Sandhurst, 64-35.

Meanwhile Kyneton’s ﬁnals hopes took a hit with an 11.14 (80)-8.9 (57) loss to Sandhurst. The Tigers sit seventh heading into the ﬁnal round, percentage behind Sandhurst and Eaglehawk.

Gerard Blackshear goes to work under the basket. Jets go through to ﬁnal

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Sports shorts Bendigo FL Gisborne suffered a rare loss in the Bendigo Football League on Saturday against Golden Square. Golden Square led at all the breaks and was able to hold off a fast ﬁnishing Bulldogs to win, 11.13 (79)-10.9 (69). Macklan Lord was the Bulldogs best. Despite the loss, the Bulldogs remain on top.

Season over for brave Sunbury Jets

White said there was a mixture of things that were to blame for the fade out on Saturday night.Hesaid there was a little bit of complacency and going away from their ways, as well as being tentative from not only a playing but also a coaching perspective. “Hume playing out of their skins as well,” he“Wesaid.needed to reset and put ourselves in a position to be great. We didn’t take that opportunity, all came down to the finer details and showing that respect to Hume and what they bring and who they are and what they stand for as a club. “We let that slide last night.” It was a close first half, with both teams having their opportunities. The Jets went deeper into their bench, with Ivanne Loncaric and Gene Vocale getting their first minutes of the series in the first half. White said it was something they had made note of after the loss in game two, saying every player who took to the court played their role. The Jets hit three free throws on half time to lead 55-52. The margin would get as low as eight in the third quarter before the Jets ran away with it. The Jets were able to weather the storm late to ensure they still came away with the win. Maxwell Barkeley top scored with 23 as all five starters hit double figures. It was the performance of Jeremy Wragg off the bench that impressed White the most. “We give a game ball after every win and he got it today,” he said. “He was physical for us on both ends of the floor, he made great decisions and he just worked whichever match up we gave him. He was“Justfantastic.allthe little one percenters, he just scrapped and I think he was on the floor for 70 per cent of his court time. “He has had limited opportunities in the past so for him to have a real impact for us in the finals especially, has been great.”

Ballarat FL The Sunbury Lions winning streak ended at two after a loss to Ballarat on Saturday in the Ballarat Football League. The Lions trailed all day in the 17.10 (112)-11.10 (76) loss. Leigh Brennan kicked four goals for the Lions and was named their best alongside Harrison Minton-Connell. The Lions finish their season this Saturday against Bacchus Marsh. RDFL Macedon clinched the last finals spot, while Riddell finished as minor premiers in the final round of the Riddell District Football League season. The Cats only needed to beat the Western Rams in the final round to finish fifth, which they did 16.11 (107)-28 (20). Riddell, which beat Lancefield, moved to the top of the table after Wallan beat Diggers Rest. The Burras finished second and the Magpies third. Woodend-Hesket beat finals bound Romsey in the other match. In the first week of finals, Diggers Rest will play Wallan in qualifying final, Romsey will play Macedon in an elimination final, while Riddell gets the week off.

By Tara Murray The Sunbury Jets are through to the Big V men’s state championship grand final, but it wasn’t without a fight. After beating the Hume City Broncos in game one last weekend, the two teams took to the court at Boardman Stadium on Saturday night.Midway through the third quarter the Jets seemed destined for the grand final, leading by 17 Thepoints.Broncos didn’t give up and did enough to force a game three, winning 81-79. Back at Boardman Stadium on Sunday, the Jets were able to get out to a big lead, which was more than 20 multiple times in the last quarter.TheBroncos would reduce the margin late, but the Jets did enough to win 106-95. Jets coach John White said it was an amazing feeling to be through to a grand final. “We gave ourselves a shot of getting there a couple of weeks ago and last night we didn’t dish up a satisfactory performance,” he said. “To come back in less than 24 hours and to put in a performance like we did today with some fairly big adjustments and for the boys to be able to execute without practicing is really exciting to get into a grand final on the back of that performance.”

thisinvolvedthefinal.“We’rereallyhappywithhowwe’veattackedwholeseason,”hesaid.“It’ssuchacredittothecoachesandthosewiththeteambeforeme,theysetupprogramtobesuccessful.”

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