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Sunbury Model Railway Club president Robin Bootle with a model train.

Don’t freight, the Sunbury Model Railway Exhibition this weekend is on track to be a rail-ly good time.

From 10am until 5pm on Saturday and 10am to 4pm on Sunday, the train-themed festivities at St Anne’s Church Hall on Riddell Road in Sunbury will thrill local miniature train aficionados.

Sunbury Model Railway Club president Robin Bootle said the exhibition on October 15 and 16 will showcase models and layouts members of the club have built themselves.

“These layouts are based on different countries like Australian, European, American and British,” Mr Bootle said.

“There will also be several retailers, so those who wish can purchase products at the show.”

He said patrons will be able to watch models in action and will be able to ask how things are created and operate.

“There will be some members making models at the show so patrons can see how they are made,” Mr Bootle said.

“The retailers at the show can also recommend good starting guides and will provide these items for sale.”

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Discontent at road plan

By Elsie Lange The Macedon Ranges Residents Association is urging locals to have their say on the draft Black Forest Drive plans, describing them as “the same old story”.

The draft plans for the road between Woodend and Macedon were released in September, which the Department of Transport said take into consideration community feedback gathered in 2021.

According to the department, there was “significant concern” from the community regarding the changing of lane configurations to accommodate dedicated cycling lanes.

“In response, Regional Roads Victoria [RRV] is now developing draft road designs

without dedicated cycling lanes,” according to the department.

Macedon Ranges Residents Association president Christine Pruneau said the designs show RRV “haven’t listened”, as the road will be reduced from two lanes to one around intersections.

“The designs suggest this isn’t a lot different from what was proposed in 2010 and 2021,” Ms Pruneau said.

“Paint and concrete everywhere, ‘potentially’ suburban lighting, and new signs warning of cyclists, a ‘refresh’ of parts of the road rather than full reseal, but not a word about the tactile edging.

“Residents need to challenge RRV because this just looks like the same old story – one

lane for motorists, one lane for cycling.”

The department said there would be “a reduction of lanes will be required for safety reasons between Island Farm Road and Brick Kiln Lane and for a short distance at intersections to provide for turning lanes and other improvements”.

Macedon MP Mary-Anne Thomas also strongly encouraged the community to continue submitting their feedback.

“The draft designs do not include dedicated cycling lanes after previous community feedback did not support changing the lane configuration to accommodate the lanes,” Ms Thomas said.

Long-time Gisborne resident and Sunbury Cycling Club member Chris Steffanoni said

he expected there to be opposition from “serious cyclists” who are happy to share lanes with drivers.

He said the biggest danger for cyclists on the road was inattentive drivers and the changes proposed in the draft plans will require more concentration from those behind the wheel, which might be positive.

“Drivers will have to be more attentive going from one lane, to two lanes, back to one lane, I hope that creates more attentive drivers and a safer road for all road users,” he said.

RRV is accepting feedback on the draft designs until October 31.

Details: https://engage.vic.gov.au/blackforest-drive-safety-improvements

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Shot kangaroos left to suffer

By Elsie Lange Volunteer wildlife rescuers in the Macedon Ranges say they are seeing an increase in the number of reported kangaroo shootings, where the animals are shot and left to suffer.

Wildlife Victoria volunteers Sue Anderson and Debbie Gwyther-Jones attended two separate incidents at Bolithos Road in Riddells Creek in July and September – the gruesome nature of these rescues sticks with them.

“The female kangaroo I attended was the third shot kangaroo I’d dealt with in eight days,” Ms Gwyther-Jones said.

they tranquilised her for treatment, the joey got away.

“We searched for two to three days afterwards. We assumed it would have been eaten by a fox or possibly died because it was pouch dependent,” Ms Gwyther-Jones said.

“That was a really bitter pill to swallow on top of such an unnecessary rescue.”

Ms Anderson described having to deal with kangaroos that have been shot on top of their normal workload as volunteers as an “added blow”.

“We don’t get paid, we’re out there doing normal rescues every day and those rescues are hard enough as it is,” she said.

“It’s incredibly sad, you keep thinking about how long ago the animal was shot, and how long she had already been suffering with that wound.

“It always makes me think about the ones that we don’t find.”

The first Bolithos Road kangaroo was called in to the rescuers in July. It was a large male, with what the rescuers said were two bullet wounds in the neck. He was hiding in a residential yard.

The second, about two to three weeks ago, was the mother kangaroo, with a joey in her pouch, who had an infected, maggot-infested suspected bullet wound in her chest. After

“But to come and see these animals with bits of them shot off, full of infection … It is cruel, and it’s frustrating for us.”

With her 22 years of experience as a rescuer, Ms Anderson said she believed the shootings on Bolithos Road to have been by recreational shooters.

“Professional shooters with a culling permit are not supposed to shoot them in the chest, they’re supposed to shoot them with a brain shot,” she said.

“It’s leaving a rotten job for us as volunteers.”

If you see injured wildlife, contact Wildlife Victoria on 8400 7300.

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Phoenix Macedon Ranges Art and Craft Group president Kaye Taylor-Law with her hand-painted, kiln-fired glass pieces.

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Art sale just in time for Christmas A pillar of the community since it rose from the Ash Wednesday bushfires, the Phoenix Macedon Ranges Art and Craft Group will again present their beloved exhibition and sale.

The event, happening December 3 and 4, will coincide with the Gisborne Olde Time Market on the Sunday – a perfect time to pick up Christmas gifts.

Group president Kaye Taylor-Law creates stunning works of hand-painted, kiln-fired glass, and said there will be a diverse range of art mediums on display.

“There will be textiles, embroidery, pottery,

She loves the sense of community local art groups foster, encouraging new members to join the Phoenix Group too.

“It’s all about getting out there and enjoying the participation and enjoying the feeling and involvement with other people,” she said.

“It’s how you get new ideas.”

She said she thought the day would be successful, with Christmas just around the corner.

“The older you get the harder it gets, but it’s very worthwhile,” she said.

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woodwork, card marking, oils and water colour painting, jewellery and puppets as well,” she said. “I think it’s good for the local artists’ mental health to be able to do it in the first place.

“It’s a thrill to think that someone wants your work on their wall, and prices are very reasonable.”

Ms Taylor-Law, a Sunbury resident, uses her art to raise money for the Four Winds Cambodia project, which focuses on supporting health, education and income generation in a small Cambodian Village.

Applications are now open for a new community grants and sponsorship program which will invest in projects, events and activities which bring together the Macedon Ranges area.

Delivered by Greater Western Water [GWW], the new Thriving Communities grants and sponsorship program aims to support more community groups across GWW’s service area to succeed and create more opportunities for people to participate.

Funding will be available through three different programs: • Local community sponsorships up to $5,000; • Community grants up to $20,000; and • Strategic community sponsorships up to $75,000 over three years.

Community groups eligible for local community sponsorships will include festivals, events, First Nations and cultural projects, and activities which help create a healthy environment and promote sustainable use of water.

Organisations can apply for up to $20,000 for projects and initiatives which support development in the region, address a community need and use local networks and resources to deliver a clear community benefit.

GWW strategy and partnerships general manager Kessia Thompson said “Supporting local initiatives through grants and sponsorships is one way we can help empower and bring people together which will ultimately see the region prosper”.

Ms Thompson said all community groups are welcome to apply.

Grant applications will close on Monday, October 31.

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Show goes off with a big bang The 100th Sunbury Agricultural Show was a delight for the thousands of attendees who made their way to Clarke Oval on Saturday.

While some of the events had been called off due to the rain, including the relocated horse competitions, the rest of the festivities were a huge success.

Show secretary Anne Beaty said the day was fantastic, and the first-time evening component, which included an incredible fireworks display, thrilled onlookers.

“Going into the nighttime was really popular with people … when the fire works went off at 8.55pm for five minutes, it was absolutely fabulous,” she said.

“I’d go as far as to say as they were better than the Melbourne Royal Show ones.

“We’ve had a lot of positive comments on Facebook, we’re really really happy.”

With animals, rides, treats, performances and displays, the decision to allow children aged 14 and under to enter for free made all the difference to the numbers.

“After some pretty horrible weather setting up we had a really lovely sunny day,“ Ms Beaty said.

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Calls for better airport bus links With the proposed Melbourne Airport Rail Link not set to open until the end of the decade, there are renewed calls for better buses to get passengers and workers to the tarmac from Sunbury.

In September, the state and federal governments revealed the business case for the rail link, to allow trains to run between Sunshine and the Airport.

The business case revealed new details about the rail link, including plans for a station at the airport.

In a statement regarding the rail link, Melbourne Airport said it was supportive of calls to improve local bus services, including an extension of the 901 Smartbus from the airport to Sunbury.

Sunbury Residents Association president

Graham Williams said the organisation would welcome any enhanced bus services to the airport for residents.

“Sunbury residents returning to Melbourne Airport after travelling often struggle to get a cab home due to the close distance and there are very few alternatives,” Mr Williams said.

“It would potentially reduce congestion on what are already challenging road conditions.”

Melbourne Airport chief of ground transport Jai McDermott said better bus networks would make it more convenient for its workforce to get to their jobs each day.

“It also supports our recruitment efforts by unlocking other members of the workforce who may be looking for a job at the airport but have the obstacle of getting there via public transport,” he said.

Lincoln’s walk for dad This Mental Health Month, 12-year-old Lincoln Phillips from Sunbury will walk 60 kilometres in honour of his late dad, Shane.

Shane was lost to suicide in September 2021, and a year on, Lincoln is participating in the Black Dog Institute’s One Foot Forward campaign to raise money for mental health.

“I want to be involved because of my dad. He had a really bad mental health and it led him to suicide … I would like to support that cause,” Lincoln said.

He and his sister took part in the campaign last year too, walking in solidarity and strength with those experiencing symptoms of mental illness – which is one in five Australians each year.

“There’s an option where you can ride your bike, so I might ride a bike for a little bit of it,” Lincoln said. “But the majority will be me walking after school some days and on weekends and I’ll try to do 5km per day.”

His mum, Bianca, said when the One Foot Forward cause was set up for Shane last year, her kids were “the first people to jump on board”.

“They were out every day to do as many

kilometres as possible to dedicate to the cause, but mainly for their dad,” she said.

“It just makes me very proud because it’s all on them … it’s all off their own backs.”

It’s been a rough 12 months for the family, but Lincoln has been raising awareness about mental illness and starting conversations however he can – even on the footy field.

“I play footy for Rupertswood, and I just won a premiership with them,” Lincoln said.

“Every single day with them I wore a black armband, which is what you wear in footy when someone’s died.

“First game of the season, all my teammates wore a black armband as well.”

Lincoln and his mum both wanted to send a message to anyone experiencing mental illness – that there is support.

“You’re not alone, reach out and make sure you talk to someone about it,” Bianca said.

“It will always get better,” Lincoln said.

Details: https://www.onefootforward.org. au/fundraisers/lincolnphillips125312/onefoot-forward-2022. If you need mental health support, contact Beyond Blue on 1300 224 636 or Mensline Australia on 1300 789 978.

Lincoln Phillips, 12, is walking 60km in honour of his late dad, Shane. (Supplied)

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Big hearts in Trentham It’s Shocktober and Trentham has joined the Heart Safe Communities program to upskill residents in how to save the life of someone having a cardiac arrest.

Shocktober is a month-long campaign aimed at improving the cardiac arrest survival rate – Ambulance Victoria (AV) Grampians operations community engagement liaison coordinator Mel Buckingham said the Trentham initiative will be important for building community resilience.

“The expansion of the Heart Safe Community state-wide program, a joint initiative between AV and the Heart Foundation, will build the confidence and skills in local communities to step in and provide life saving assistance if someone is in cardiac arrest,” Ms Buckingham

said. “Cardiac arrest happens when a person’s heart suddenly stops beating and stops pumping blood effectively around the body; it can happen to anyone, anytime, anywhere.

“While bystanders alone will never replace an ambulance service, equipping people with skills to start the chain of survival does save lives.”

As part of Shocktober, Victoria’s 12 Heart Safe Communities are running Call, Push, Shock information sessions. Residents can learn how to save a life at the Trentham Farmers’ Market on October 15 from 9am to 1pm, 27 High Street, Trentham.

Details: https://www.ambulance.vic.gov.au/ community/community-partnerships/heartsafe-communities/.

This Mental Health Week, running October 8 to 16, Goldfields Libraries invites you to talks with experienced psychologist Peter Quarry. He will explore questions about how you can make sense of your life, how to understand who you are and why you’re here. Quarry will present at libraries across the region, including in Woodend on Friday, October 14, 11am to noon, and Gisborne on the same day, 2pm to 3pm. All sessions are free, but bookings are required at www. goldfieldslibraries.com.

Bush Walk and Talk Sunbury Aboriginal Corporation is inviting the community to a Children’s Week Celebration on Sunday, October 23 at the Nook. It’s free and registration is essential as numbers are capped. Email sunburyaboriginal.efa@ gmail.com

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Sunbury electric buses take off

By Elsie Lange The wheels on the bus go round and round, but now their engines go buzz with the first three electric buses hitting the road in Sunbury last week.

The buses are part of the state government’s push towards a more sustainable Melbourne bus fleet, through its Zero Emissions Bus (ZEB) Trial.

Public Transport Minister Ben Carroll said the government’s $20 million ZEB Trial will inform how 4000 diesel buses in the state’s public fleet, including 2200 in regional Victoria, will transition to zero emissions.

“We’re investing in greener technologies, supporting local manufacturing and providing passengers with quieter and more

comfortable journeys as we drive down pollution and remove noisy diesel buses from our public network for good,” Mr Carroll said.

The three electric buses in Sunbury will be introduced to existing routes in and around the town by bus operator Donric – the first buses in Victoria to use solid-state Lithium Metal Polymer batteries rather than lithium-ion batteries used in other electric vehicles.

The government said by 2025, all new buses on Victoria’s public transport routes will be zero emissions.

“Donric is one of six operators across Victoria taking part in the three-year ZEB Trial which will see 52 zero emission buses – 50 electric and two hydrogen – rolled out

across Melbourne, Traralgon and Seymour,” the government said.

Sunbury MP Josh Bull launched the new buses on Thursday, October 6, and said he was pleased they had “hit the ground running”.

“Buses are a critical link in Sunbury’s public transport network, so having these greener, cleaner and quieter buses on our roads is going to make a big difference as the trial progresses,” Mr Bull said.

The government said data collected during the trial will provide practical information, such as how zero emission buses perform and the energy and charging requirements for different types of routes.

“It will also give insights into how the buses can improve financial and environmental sustainability,” the government said.

Donric’s Sunbury Service Delivery Manager Brent Purcell and Sunbury MP Josh Bull with one of the three electric buses. (Supplied)

Hume Libraries’ big wins More than 350,000 people visited libraries across Hume in the 2021-22 financial year, with over 660,000 items borrowed and nearly 7000 new members signed onto the books.

The latest Hume Libraries Annual Report was presented to a council meeting on Monday, September 26, highlighting a number of big wins for the borrowing services.

Hume councillor Jarrod Bell was thrilled with the latest library data, describing the libraries team and their work as “amazing”.

“This report … shows our libraries continue to provide critical opportunities for our people to have access to services that support social, community, educational and employment outcomes,” he said.

Anh Do’s WeirDo book 12, ‘Hopping Weird’, was the most borrowed children’s book, taken

home 258 times, followed by the classic ‘The Very Hungry Caterpillar’ by Eric Carle, loaned 248 times and ‘Bluey Mum School’ borrowed 246 times.

In the youth book category, three titles tied for the most loans: Holly Black’s ‘The Queen of Nothing’, Suzanne Collins’ ‘The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes’ and ‘One of Us is Lying’

by Karen McManus.

Sally Rooney’s ‘Beautiful World’, Where Are You’ and ‘Better off Dead’ by Lee Child were both loaned 139 times, followed by Colleen Hoover’s ‘It Ends With Us’, borrowed 127 times.

The library added 46,575 new physical and digital items to the catalogue, making up more than 220,300 in the system.

Black Forest Drive safety improvements Draft designs open for feedback We have developed draft designs for safety improvements to Black Forest Drive taking in feedback we received from the Macedon Ranges community in late 2021.

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Teaching life skills to realise they can be independent and resourceful on their own, building that empowerment in that older generation,” Ms Harris said. “[It’s] two separate workshops, so they can book for both or either.“ The service has already run a couple of workshops on food security and sustainability and the importance of health screenings – Ms Harris said they’d been a hit so far.

“We know isolation and loneliness has played a big part in the pandemic and that continues with our community,” she said.

The first session at the Gisborne Men’s Shed runs from noon to 1pm, and the second with the Gisborne Tyre Service, at Macedon Ranges Health car park, 5 Neal Street, runs from 1.30 to 2.30pm.

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It’s women over the age of 55 who are the fastest growing cohort of homeless Australians – it was this knowledge which prompted Rebecca Harris at Macedon Ranges Health to do something at a local level.

The health promotion co-ordinator at the service has put together a series of free workshops for women over 50 to learn practical life skills – she described it as “a preventative action”.

“We are seeing women falling into homelessness due to separation or death of their partners … [the workshops are part of] not letting them slip through the cracks,” Ms Harris said.

On October 19, women can take part in two, hands-on workshops: the first with Gisborne’s Men’s Shed, where they can learn the basic operation of power tools and the second with Gisborne Tyre Service, to learn vehicle safety and car maintenance. “[These programs] build skills in women

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Motorcyclists urged to take care

By Elsie Lange Macedon Ranges police are urging motorcyclists to be extra cautious on wet, slippery and potholed roads this spring, amid the inaugural Motorcyclist Awareness Month.

The call reinforces the state government’s push for drivers and motorcyclists to look out for each other and share the roads safely.

Macedon Ranges Highway Patrol acting sergeant Dwayne Sharam said riders headed up to the ranges for recreational riding in

local forests were of “particular note” to them.

“Given the increased risks they face on uneven tracks, and other areas within the forest where they can come unstuck,” he said.

“From our perspective, we’re seeking an understanding from those riders of the risks and to be aware that police are monitoring their attendance to ensure compliance with speed limits, appropriate safety equipment, licensing, registration and safe condition of the motorcycles they are using.”

Spearheaded by Victoria’s Motorcycling Community Engagement Panel, Motorcyclist

Awareness Month aims to remind motorists that everyone has a role to play in keeping the roads safe.

According to the government, Motorbike rider travel increases during the warmer and daylight savings months, bringing more recreational riders on the roads.

Acting sergeant Sharam said while there hadn’t been as many fatalities involving motorcyclists recently, police were noticing an “upward trend” in serious injury collisions.

“We just ask that riders and other road users be very vigilant and take the appropriate care

when they are out using both the roads, the tracks and travelling off road,” he said.

It’s been a rainy start to the season, and acting sergeant Sharam said that “doesn’t necessarily bode well for motorcycling”.

“It does tend to result in collisions and we just ask that riders take a little more caution at those times where weather is inclement, particularly given the amount of water on the road and resulting road conditions,” he said.

“We have a lot of potholes emerging as a result of heavy downpours, and that poses a risk to motorcyclists.”

An inspiring challenge Beloved local duo Hayden Walsh and Karen O’Sullivan are teaming up this October to raise funds for Kyneton Health’s Palliative Care in the Home program by participating in the Mount Macedon Realty: Wooling Hill Run 2022.

The pair recently launched their book ‘If I Can, You Can’, which is all about Hayden’s determination to live his life to the fullest with cerebal palsy – now he and Karen are asking the community to get behind their fundraiser.

They’ve signed up to walk the lovely 1.2 kilometre, all-abilities course at the scenic Wooling Hill Memorial Estate in New Gisborne, which can be wheeled, run or walked as many times as participants choose until October 30.

“I want to inspire people of all abilities to sign up for the Mount Macedon Realty: Wooling Hill Run 2022,” Hayden said.

“Karen and I would like you to join us on Sunday, October 30 to walk a lap of the course

on the final day. Let’s get together and raise some money.”

Wooling Hill Memorial Estate’s event hosts Troy and Libby Upfield and major sponsor Mount Macedon Realty’s Lisa Fowler want to raise $60,000 to purchase a new van for transporting essential equipment.

This includes wheelchairs, electrical hospital beds and air mattresses and other mobility aids to and from the homes of clients, to enable specialist community nursing staff to give the best end-of-life care and support in the home for clients and carers in the Macedon Ranges.

“Hayden continues to inspire me and many others with his passion for life and the wellbeing of others,” Karen said.

“As a member of the Central Highlands Rural Health Board of Directors, I know first-hand how important it is for the community to support their local health care service.”

Details: https://www.givenow.com.au/cr/ HaydenandKaren.

Hayden Walsh and Karen O’Sullivan are excited to raise funds for a palliative care van. (Supplied)

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Concept design for the new-look Gap Road level crossing. (Supplied)

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 Lucinda Dodds is an artist from Spring Hill, a little town at the edge of Macedon Ranges about 15 minutes from Kyneton, Woodend and Daylesford. She creates vibrant, colourful pieces inspired by where she lives – she tells Elsie Lange about her love for the surrounding landscape, her community and her work.

What’s your connection to Spring Hill and the Macedon Ranges?

As a kid, I was captivated by Joan Lindsay’s haunting book Picnic at Hanging Rock with its air of mystery and menace, then later saw the beautiful and equally haunting film by Peter Weir. There was something about the rock and the landscape that felt like home even though I grew up in suburban Sydney. When I moved

spring – perfect for gardening. We get to experience all the seasons up here, and our cool climate garden gives me as much inspiration as the surrounding landscape does. We have a great mix of farms, gardens and forest in Spring Hill – the full country experience.

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

It’s a lovely community that we are a part of, and I wouldn’t change a thing.

Where is your favourite local place to spend time?

So many places in the Macedon Ranges feel special to me, but I love going for long, meandering walks at Bald Hill Reserve just outside of Kyneton. It’s one of the best kept secrets in the shire for nature-lovers, especially in spring as the wildflowers bloom. For a coffee and catch up I can’t go past The Town Roaster in Kyneton, and Spring Hill Nursery is a must for anyone who loves plants.

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Tell us a bit about you and what you do?

I’m an artist who works primarily in watercolour and ink. I developed a deep love of working on paper while studying drawing and printmaking at art school, so a love of watercolour evolved naturally. My paintings are abstracts that are inspired by where I live and what we grow in our acre of garden. I have a particular love of flowers and colour and work mostly on large sheets of paper, often using brushes made from natural and recycled materials gathered on my daily walk. The unique marks these handmade tools create imbues my art with a subtle layer of meaning, probably evident only to me.

Teaching has become a rewarding extension of my own creative practice. My approach is to break down the slightly old-fashioned reputation watercolour has and instead, encourage students to paint intuitively and allow the watercolour to do its own marvellous thing. Having fun is a huge part of the experience too – I mean, if you’re not having fun, why are you doing it? As I also trained as a meditation teacher, naturally I like to approach it all in a mindful way. I run a class called Contemporary Watercolour at Kyneton Community House.

to Victoria more than 20 years ago it was the first place I visited. I now see Hanging Rock at least once a week as I drive into Woodend, and seeing it never fails to give me a little thrill.

What do you like about where you live?

Spring Hill is a quiet hamlet, right at the edge of the Macedon Ranges and we have an abundance of water that flows from a natural

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

I’m a freelance children’s book editor by day, helping writers to create strong stories, something that grew out of many years working in the book trade as a specialist children’s bookseller. I’m a bit of a grammar nerd at heart.

I’ve also been an MS Readathon Ambassador – getting kids to love reading remains an ongoing passion in my life.

Sign up for Lucinda’s classes here: https://www. socialplanet.com.au/activity/view?id=9249

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Blak excellence to shine bright Artists from across this continent’s many First Nations Countries will take to the Hanging Rock stage in November, as part of First & Forever, a day-long festival celebrating Blak excellence.

Announced by Mushroom Group, the Victorian government and Bad Apples Music, the November 27 event features more than 20 incredible First Nations artists, handpicked by Bad Apples Music founder, rapper and author Briggs.

The concept of First & Forever was born through a chance encounter between Briggs and Mushroom founder, the late Michael Gudinksi AM. “For years I’d had an idea for a First Nations-led contemporary music festival, something cool and boutique that was really about the music and culture,” Briggs said.

“When Gudinski called me about a similar idea he’d had, we found this really collaborative working relationship. We both had a passionate approach to Melbourne, Victorian music, and amplifying Blakfellas’ stories. MG got the ball rolling. After he passed, the ball was in my court. I had to take it home.”

The talent headed for Hanging Rock’s Gathering Place stage is eye-watering, including Baker Boy, King Stingray, Jessica Mauboy, Thelma Plum, Dan Sultan, Christine Anu, Barkaa, Ziggy Ramo, Kardajala Kirridarra and many more.

Artists will play short, uninterrupted sets, highlighting the incredible diversity and strength of First Nations creators. The event was also made possible by beloved Australian singer Paul Kelly AO. Gates will open at 1pm, with music running into the night. Artists will play on the main stage at the foot of one of Victoria’s most iconic landmarks, located on the lands of the Dja Dja Wurrung, Taungurung and Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung peoples.

Gudinksi’s son, Matt, chief executive of Mushroom Group, said once his dad had an idea, there was “little chance of him letting it go”.

“To see another passion project of his come to fruition makes me very happy,” he said.

“Mushroom has always been a big supporter of First Nations artists for decades, and First & Forever is a celebration of the remarkable talent of this country’s First Nations artists.

“Presented in an amazing setting of Hanging Rock, it’s bound to be a night to remember.”

In a homage to the late Uncle Archie Roach and with the blessing of his Foundation, performances will take place on the ’Uncle Archie Stage’, a tribute to a man who paved the way.

Tickets ($79 + fees for 12 years and older) will be released on Friday, October 14 at 11am AEDT via firstandforever.com.au. Presale for Frontier Members start on Tuesday, October 11 at 11am AEDT.

Christine Anu. King Stingray.

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Barkaa.

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Thelma Plum.

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Dan Sultan.

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Ziggy Ramo.

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Alice Skye.

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A recent declaration by the former Minister for Agriculture, Ian Park, that Hollyburton Park, a Monegeetta farm, was not worth saving for agriculture has stunned a group of Kilmore protesters.

Macedon Ranges residents can anticipate a reduction in their water bills of as much as 18 per cent.

A Sunbury site believed to contain Aboriginal artefacts and ceremonial rings will be saved from development if legislation to be introduced to State Parliament next year is passed.

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Enrolments are now open for Free Kinder.

Free Kinder will be available for all Victorian three and four-year-old children at participating services in 2023. Free Kinder will be available in sessional (standalone) and long day care (childcare) settings across the state, saving families up to $2,500 per year, per child.

In 2022, funded Three-Year-Old Kinder continues to roll out across Victoria.

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Repurposing for a better world In the heart of Whittlesea garbage is being given a new life and waste destined for landfill has been given a purpose, as Holly McGuinness discovers.

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n Epping company is leading the charge on sustainable practices by repurposing typically non-reusable materials in a bid to reduce waste and pollution.

RepurposeIT was founded by George Hatzimanolis in 2015 with the aim of finding new uses for used construction and demolition materials.

RepurposeIT estimates it recycles more than 500,000 tonnes of waste a year, saving about 84,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere.

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There’s a whole world of resources out there that we can repurpose

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- George Hatzimanolis The company receives non-reusable materials, which are then washed, crushed or cleaned to enable them to be repurposed.

Recently, RepurposeIT has been working with Major Roads Projects Victoria on the M80 Ring Road and North-East Link.

“We were able to take contaminated soil, repurpose some of that by washing it, then add that sand with cement and supply it back to the project as backfill for some electrical conduits,” Mr Hatzimanolis says.

“That is a full circular economy-type solution.”

The company has also recently partnered with Whittlesea, Hume, Manningham and Moreland councils to accept compostable materials that end up in FOGO bins (Food

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Organics, Garden Organics).

These materials are then converted into compost and landscape materials to be reused, diverting additional waste from landfill.

Having previously worked in road construction, Mr Hatzimanolis believes the

work being done by RepurposeIT is the future of construction, energy consumption and even landscaping but says Australia needs to catch up with the rest of the world.

“There’s a whole world of resources out there that we can repurpose, I think there’s

been a lot of interest in this space and demand in local communities that we do more,” Mr Hatzimanolis says.

“We don’t have the luxury of time, we’ve been stuck in our historical ways for too long and our environment is paying the price.

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RepurposeIT’s Epping facility, and products being repurposed. (Pictures: Supplied)

to the rest of the world and what they’re doing about this issue, but to start to lead now and to be in a country that’s really investing in new technology and in new startups,” Mr Hatzimanolis says.

Swinburne University of Technology professor of geotechnical engineering Rahul Arulrajah has worked alongside RepurposeIT to do just that.

Professor Arulrajah has helped the company to identify innovative ways to move away from using virgin materials and resources drawn from quarries.

“There’s thousands of quarries in Victoria, the initiative is to reduce the environmental impact of having new quarries,” Professor Arulrajah says.

“If you can divert them from landfills and use them for a higher value use, such as roads

or footpaths, which the RepurposeIT products are ideal for, then you’re very much finding the hole for these products.

“If you reduce the need for quarry materials, you reduce the environmental impact.”

Professor Arulrajah has concerns that if mining and quarry practices continue, and renewable practices aren’t seriously invested in, then there’s a risk for significant environmental scarring.

“In the end you’d have a scarring of the land and what normally happens is they try to make use of the quarry and potentially have to fill it up, it’s land that cant be used anymore,” he says.

“It affects the vegetation, the groundwater seeps in and the water could be contaminated.”

He says there is a push to find new ways to use reclaimed products after China placed a

complete ban on the importation of Australian solid waste in 2021, following on from tough restrictions introduced in 2017.

Mr Hatzimanolis says he hopes to take RepurposeIT’s facility “off the grid” within the next few years.

The plan is to use a method called anaerobic digestion to break down biodegradable materials, including food waste, and convert them into fuels that can power the facility.

“We’ll use that to digest and capture the gas that would otherwise be emitted to the atmosphere, we capture that gas and convert it to renewable energy,” Mr Hatzimanolis says.

“This is an energy source that runs through a converter and produces electricity … That’ll be enough to take us off the grid, which is something that we’re striving towards in the next couple of years.”

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“Now we’re playing catch up, we have to change because the infrastructure that we build in the future is definitely not going to be of the same resources that we’ve been using in the past.”

Mr Hatzimanolis believes Australia needs to invest in research and development to build a circular economy.

“It’s the only economy that’s sustainable,” he says.

Due to Australia’s rich resources, he believes the country has fallen behind in research in this sector, in comparison to European countries such as the United Kingdom, Denmark or Sweden.

He says these countries have been pioneering research as they’ve dealt with the challenges around switching to renewables.

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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

Sunbury Model Railway Exhibition Head along to the Sunbury Model Railway Exhibition this weekend to catch a range of exciting railway layouts, books and more at St Anne’s Church Hall, Riddell Road, Sunbury (behind St Anne’s Church). The events 10am to 5pm on Saturday, October 15 and 10am to 4pm on Sunday, October 16. It’s $10 for adults, $5 for children and $25 for families. Refreshments are available.

Flora walk Would you like to know how to tell the difference between special native plants and introduce weeds along your roadsides?

Head along to Macedon Ranges council’s Flora Walk, on Saturday, October 15 at 10am. It’s free and happening at Hennerbergs Road, Newham. Register below.

■ https://bit.ly/3V4M3l6

Bird Blitz Calling all birders, fledgling or flying!

Take part in this year’s Macedon Ranges Bird Blitz, an annual event hosted by a partnership between Macedon Ranges council and BirdLife Castlemaine and District. Help monitor some of the 96 bird species in the municipality and the health of their habitats. Don’t forget your binoculars. Registrations required. Contact Tanya Loos at the email below if you are confident with bird identification.

■ Register here: https://bit.ly/3e7qIqy. Confident birders email: tloos@mrsc.vic. gov.au

below for more information.

■ https://bit.ly/3AMUrxm or 5422 0262

Women’s health workshops

Arts and games night

Are you a woman over 50 living in the Macedon Ranges and want to learn new, hands-on practical life skills? Macedon Ranges Health is running two workshops on Wednesday, October 19, the first (noon-1pm) teaching the basic operation of hand-held tools and equipment, and the second (1.30pm-2.30pm) teaching vehicle safety and car maintenance. 10 Lyell Street, Gisborne. Registrations required.

■ Macedon Ranges Health, 5428 0300

Get creative at the Sunbury Youth Centre as part of an art and games night each Wednesday at the Sunbury Youth Centre, 3.30pm to 5.30pm. There’s a range of arts and crafts to try, and if art isn’t your thing, there’s a wide variety of games.

The program is for people aged 12 to 18 years old and is free. 51-53 Evans Street, Sunbury.

The Phoenix exhibition The Phoenix Macedon Ranges Art and Craft Group exhibition and sale is happening on December 3 (10am to 4pm) and 4 (9am to 4pm). The Sunday exhibit will coincide with the Gisborne Olde Time Market. Head along to see the group’s exquisite art and chat with the artists.

■ https://www.facebook.com/phoenixmrac/

Photographer’s choice picture this week is of Daisy waiting to adopted at Lort Smith Animal Hospital. (Damjan Janevski) 301263_01

Carer connect chat Are you caring for someone close to you?

Go and connect with other carers in your local area, share a light lunch, have a chat at 12pm on the first Wednesday of the month. Head to Sunbury and Cobaw Community Health, 1 Caroline Chisholm Drive, Kyneton.

■ 9744 9267 or deb.mccallum@scchc.org.au.

Head along to the Queers on the Catwalk pre-event workshop. Come and explore your style and identity with TGD Clothing Swap and PollyFIlla Productions.

Saturday 22 October, Sunbury and Cobaw Community Health, 1 Caroline Chisholm Drive Kyneton.

■ To register email healthpromotion@scchc. org.au or call 5421 1666

Monthly comedy Sunbury

Jacksons Creek Combined Probus

Sunbury’s newest standup comedy night is coming to town. Sunbury Comedy @ Piano on Evans will run on the first Thursday of every month, at 8pm. It’s $15 entry at 67A Evans Street, Sunbury.

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

Village connect A new service for older people and carers provided by Macedon Ranges council for residents over 55 years old to stay socially connected, chat with others in the community and enjoy some free coffee and cake. Happening on Tuesdays and Thursday at cafes across the municipality, there’s sure to be one near you. Check out the link

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

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

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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.

■ https://bit.ly/3jvM6oJ

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

■ sunburyrotary@gmail.com

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 Stadium, Wilsons Lane.

■ sunburylbc@gmail.com

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.

■ harmonixvcinc@gmail.com

Queers on the Catwalk

for the craft and conversation group. The program is free and open to people aged 15 years and older.

■ https://bit.ly/39BIu2O

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

Come have a chat Delve into deeper topics and enjoy intriguing conversations by joining the Table 8 Discussion Group. The key theme for the coming months will be kindness.

The chats take place every Tuesday from 10.30-11.30am at Macedon Lounge, 40 Victoria Street, Macedon.

■ Carol, 0431 186 575

Sunbury badminton fun The Sunbury Badminton Club has a new extra playing time on Wednesdays, 10am-noon. All are welcome to attend at Clarke Oval Stadium, 49 Riddell Road, with equipment provided and coaching available.

Playing for the first time is free.

■ sunburybc@gmail.com

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.

■ Carmel, 0416 477 271

Lancefield park run relaunch

Toastmasters

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

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

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• Amend the Schedule to Clause 66.04 Referral of permit applications under local provisions to replace the existing referral requirements under Schedule 4 to the Environmental Significance Overlay with a requirement for all applications not exempt under the revised Schedule 4 to the Environmental Significance Overlay to be referred to the relevant water authority.

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• Introduce the Schedule to Clause 72.08 Background documents to include the Upper Coliban Integrated Catchment Management Plan (North Central Catchment Management Authority and Coliban Region Water Corporation, 2019) as a background document supporting the amended Schedule 4 to Clause 42.01 You may inspect the amendment, any documents that support the amendment and the explanatory report about the amendment, free of charge, at:

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2. Which team did The Panthers defeat in the NRL Grand Final?

3. The Netflix documentary Untold: Malice at the Palace, tells the 2004 catastrophic brawl between fans and players of which two NBA teams?

4. What Supercar Championship takes place annually in New South Wales?

5. The growing sport, pickle ball, combines elements of which three sports?

6. Who is the CEO of the AFLW? 7. The New South Wales cricket team suffered a record breaking low score against which team at the Marsh Cup? 8. The sports film King Richard, tells the story of the father of which two athletes?

9. Which athlete became the first premier league player in history to score hat-tricks in three successive home games?

10. In what place did racing driver Daniel Ricciardo finish the 2022 Singapore Grand Prix?

11. Which national team did Australia defeat to claim the bronze medal at the 2022 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup?

12. Which popular Richmond CEO announced they were leaving the AFL club?

13. Adelaide 36ers became the first NBL team to defeat an NBA team, with a preseason victory over which team?

14. Which national team did the US defeat to claim the gold medal at the 2022 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup? 15. Andrew Thorburn was very briefly the CEO of which AFL club?

16. How many weeks was Australia’s Darcy Swain suspended for an incident that left an All Blacks player with knee ligament injuries?

17. A six-foot tall sea troll named Buoy is the official costumed mascot of which NHL team?

18. Which A-League Men’s club enjoyed a 2-0 victory over semi-professionals Sydney United 58 in the final of the 2022 Australia Cup? 19. UQ Barracudas, Gold Coast and Vikings are among the Queensland premier league men’s and women’s teams of which sport?

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20. Mark McLinden last played for which NRL club?

26. In what year was the AFL Grand Final first broadcast live on TV?

21. Monique Conti plays for which AFLW team?

27. How many nations boycotted the 1956 Olympic Games held in Melbourne?

22. A pitch invader during the 2022 NRL Grand Final had once played for which NRL team?

23. Ben Simmons recently played his first game with what NBA team?

24. Former GWS Giants player Bobby Hill was recently traded to which club?

25. What Australian cricketer will make a return to the Sheffield Shield for Tasmania after 18 months out of the game?

28. Which boxer was the first to defeat Muhammad Ali in the ring?

29. North Melbourne player Jason Horne-Francis has requested a trade to which AFL club?

30. The 2002 comedy Crackerjack revolved around which sport?

Daniel Ricciardo 1. Novak Djokovic 2. Parramatta Eels 3. Indiana Pacers and Detroit Pistons 4. Bathurst 1000 5. Tennis, badminton and table tennis 6. Nicole Livingstone 7. Western Australia 8. Serena and Venus Williams 9. Erling Haaland 10. Fifth 11. Canada 12. Peggy O’Neal 13. Phoenix Suns 14. China 15. Essendon 16. Six 17. Seattle Kraken 18. Macarthur FC 19. Water polo 20. Canberra Raiders 21. Richmond 22. Canberra Raiders 23. Brooklyn Nets 24. Collingwood 25. Tim Paine 26. 1977 27. Eight 28. Joe Frazier 29. Port Adelaide 30. Lawn Bowls

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By Derek Ogden, Marque Motoring The Sorento has been a major part of the Kia playbook for two decades, with the fourth generation seeing the light of day in 2020 in petrol and diesel variants. Now the range has been topped up with petrol / electric hybrids.

Kia’s only seven-seat sports utility vehicle comes in the top GT-Line specification only, the straight hybrid version in front or all-wheel drive guise, while the hero model is a plug-in electric hybrid vehicle.

The common-or-garden hybrid Sorento kicks off the range with the front-wheel-drive variant selling for $66,750 before on-road costs.

The all-wheel-drive version carries a $3000 premium, pushing the price up to $69,750. The plug-in hybrid Sorento is on sale from $80,330 before on-roads.

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Styling While retaining much of the Sorento family physical features, the Hybrid has evolved with a new interpretation of the trademark ‘tiger nose’ grille, with a wider shape wrapping around the integrated LED headlights on each side. This assertive nose is complemented by a wider lower air intake, incorporating wing-shaped air curtains to channel air around the car.

Interior Quilted Nappa leather appointed seats (front heated and ventilated) set the theme for a cabin of quality materials and craftsmanship.

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Macedon Ranges rebuild with youth as the focus The Macedon Ranges Rockies have gone younger as they look to again be competitive in the Basketball Victoria Country Basketball League north-west.

After a final series in their first season, the Rockies have a very different looking line up this season.

Coach Michael Ryan said they were hoping the group would be able to stick around for a number of years.

“We have seven new faces out of the 16 players,” he said. “Half the team is different.

“Without Billy [Feben] and Jordan [Kirk] there’s opportunities for other players to step up.

“A lot of the guys are still under 20 and it’s a bit of a development team for now and the future.

“We’re really excited about what this team can put out and think we can be competitive

this year and in the future.”

Jacob Poyser leads the young group of players, scoring 24 points in the season opener.

Ryan said without Feben, Poyser, who is still a teenager, would get more opportunities.

Saxon Royale will get more opportunities this season, while Matthew Merrett and Josh Greetham are among the other young stars the Rockies are expecting to see a lot of.

“They are guys for the future.”

Others in the team include, Matt Quinn, Jason Christian, Shawn Bowden and Tate Barnes.

The Rockies started their season with a loss, losing to Maryborough 79-70. Ryan said they were fairly happy with the result.

“We only had nine players available,” he said.

“Tom Scott, Matthew Merrett, Mark Colvin and Dylan Tunn were all missing, that’s two

starters and two rotation players.

“We had a couple lapses of concentration at stages but we fought really hard and did not give up, which was good.”

The Rockies were due to face Bacchus Marsh Lions on Sunday, after deadline. The women’s side was also due to face the Lions. The women’s side suffered a big loss in their first game.

Ryan said after a successful first season, they were hoping to back it up this year.

“We want to finish with a positive record,” he said. “There’s only nine games and we’re looking to win five games and play finals again.

“We think we will be good, but it’s relative to the competition. Melton will be hard to beat and we play them in a couple of weeks.

“It’ll be a good indication of where we are at.”

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Thunder backs its youth

By Tara Murray East Sunbury is backing in its youth in the Gisborne and District Cricket Association McIntyre Cup this season The Thunder finished bottom last season with just one win, but president Mark Wilkins said it wasn’t all doom and gloom.

He said they are still a fairly new club and after building really quickly, they had looked to stabilise things and build for the future, which was bright.

“We’ve tried to structure it a bit more and go with a youth policy,” he said.

“Last season we got in a guy before Christmas from a higher level, but it wasn’t quite right. We want to play our youth and we’ve picked up a few more young guys from the area.

“We’ll be competitive in every game and with a few guys who played juniors at the club are coming back we should have a good outfit.

“We’ll be a very fit side this season.”

Wilkins is overseeing the coaching this

season with the help of three players from the playing helping out.

Nathan Dent is looking after the bowling, Lachie Wilkins the batting and Tom Burnside is looking after batting and fielding.

Wilkins said the core group of players would be between 18 and 23, which was good for the long term future of the club.

“The group is blending really well together,” he said. “They’re competing against each other and they want to practice and learn.

“We’re not striving to win the flag this year.

The plan is to do the work and in the next few years if we can stick together we will be up there.

“The ability is there, but the experience isn’t just yet.”

Wilkins said despite winning just one game last season, other sides walked away saying they were competitive every game.

He said that was the focus again this season.

“The top sides were impressed with what we were doing,” he said. “Finals is the goal for the guys.

“The guys want to experience finals and where that goes from there, who knows.”

Wilkins said the return to two-day cricket would also help the side. He said fielding would be one of their strengths which was vital after long hours in the field.

“We’ll have no issue getting through 80 overs in the field,” he said.

“Our guys can bowl 20 overs and not be tired especially when it gets hot.”

The Thunder’s second side has dropped down a few grades.

Wilkins said last season they had players playing cricket for the first time, which was hard to do in the Jensen Shield.

He said that side would be really competitive this season.

The Thunder’s first XI was set to kick off its season on Saturday against Wallan, which was after deadline.

Only the top three grades were to go ahead, pending weather, with the GDCA calling off the other grades due to a lack of grounds being ready after heavy rain in recent weeks.

A career best season for Peter Wright has resulted in him taking out the Essendon’s Crichton Medal on Monday night.

The forward claimed his maiden best and fairest award ahead of Zach Merrett and Matt Guelfi.

Wright finished on 242 votes, 12 clear of Merrett with Guelfi a further 19 votes back.

Defenders Mason Redman and Jordan Ridley rounded out the top five.

Wright in his second season at the Bombers also won the Matthew Lloyd goal kicker award, having kicked 53 goals for the season.

Three-time Crichton medallist Merrett placed second in the club’s count, despite missing three games with a syndesmosis injury.

The vice-captain was impressive through the Bombers’ midfield, averaging 30.1 disposals, 4.6 clearances and 4.3 tackles per game.

Guelfi’s breakout season was rewarded with a career-best third-place finish.

His dedication to his teammates was also recognised as he was awarded the McCracken Medal as the player who lived the club’s core values and DNA. Redman claimed the Bruce Heymanson best clubman ward and was named the most improved player.

Jayden Laverde finished sixth in the count and was awarded the Adam Ramanauskas most courageous player award, while Nic Martin won the Lindsay Griffiths rising star award.

Sam Draper and Andrew McGrath were awarded the John Kilby staff and trainers’ award.

Essendon’s wheelchair team was also honoured for their impressive season, which saw them make it to the grand final.

VWFL captain Louis Rowe announced that he was stepping down from his leadership role after five years.

In another acknowledgment of Rowe’s impact on the club and broader sport, the club awarded the first-ever Louis Rowe Medal to a development and senior team member who demonstrated composure, selfless attitude, implausible leadership and willpower consistently throughout the season.

The Louis Rowe Development Medal was awarded to captain Ben Milton for his hard-working and caring spirit within the development team and excellent performance.

Caleb Logan received the honour for the senior team as recognition for his selfless attitude, commitment and care to his team.

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It’s a family affair at Kyneton Tigers It’s a family affair for the Kyneton Tigers in the Basketball Victoria Country Basketball League women’s north-west this season.

The Tigers have two sets of sisters in their team this year, along with the mother-daughter combination of Michelle Fletcher and Jazmine Young.

Tigers coach Kim Strawhorn said this was what country basketball is about.

“We’re in the unique position with the girls that they are all local players and juniors at Kyneton right from the start,” he said.

“We had two young girls in the side. Jazmine played her first game and she’s only 13 and we had to get an exemption for her to play.

“Michelle Fletcher is her mother. This is what it is about, them being able to play together in the senior league.”

Strawhorn said Young didn’t look out of place, saying it was quite easy to forget that she was just 13. He said was incredible to

still have Fletcher, who won several awards at higher levels, still playing for the Tigers.

With Hayley and Adele Rogers, and Brooke, Jess and Rachelle Mangan, Strawhorn said it was like a family at the club.

The Tigers got off to the perfect start, winning both matches in the opening round of the season.

They started with a 90-67 win against the Mildura Heat before backing it up the following day, beating the Swan Hill Flyers, 75-39.

In both games the Tigers took control in the second half to run away with the big wins.

Strawhorn was happy with how they started the season with both matches on the road.

“It was a big road trip and a lot of travel, so it makes it worthwhile,” he said.

“With the shorter season to go two from two you would be happy with that start. You can’t get much better.”

The Tigers had a bye on the weekend, which was after deadline. In round three they face the Melton Thoroughbreds, one of the new teams in the competition, Strawhorn said the bye would allow one of their injured players another week to recover.

Having previously had some success in the competition including making a grand final, Strawhorn said it was pretty simple for them this season. The season has been condensed and will be finished before Christmas.

“Hopefully we can be competitive and have a bit of fun along the way.”

The Tigers men’s side which lost its opening two matches also had a bye at the weekend.

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Fox returns to Gisborne

VTCA Sunbury’s start to the Victorian Turf Cricket Association division 3 season was put back another week.

After round one was postponed due to grounds not being available, the VTCA made the call last week to call off round two matches for the same reason. The Roar will be hoping to kick off its season this Saturday against the Williamstown Imperials on day one of their two-day match.

By Tara Murray Brad Fox never imagined he would get the opportunity to coach Gisborne Football Club again.

Having coached the side when he came out of the AFL, Fox then went on and coached elsewhere, including being involved with the Brisbane Lions three-peat in the AFL. Fox returned to Gisborne coaching his son through the ranks of the Gisborne Rookies and then being an assistant coach in Gisborne’s under-18 premiership this year.

When senior coach Rob Waters decided to stand down, Fox was quickly appointed as the new coach of the side which won this year’s premiership.

“It is amazing to be given the opportunity again 29 years after the time,” he said.

“It’s nothing that I expected. I was 24 and captain-coach and I never thought after I left I would be here again.”

Fox has spent most of his life coaching in some format, including in his job where he coaches businesses.

He said it was something that he enjoyed.

Fox said it was Waters, who suggested that he would be the perfect person to take over from him. The two go a long way back.

“Robbie did an amazing job with that group and holding them all together through the COVID years,” he said.

“They’ve come through that period as a really tight knit and well prepared group. Robbie’s employment changed and he was stepping down.

“Robbie won the best and fairest in my first year of coaching. He said I should put my hand up for the role and it went from there.”

Having coached his son throughout his football career as either head coach or assistant coach, he will possibly have that opportunity again next year with his son stepping into seniors.

Fox said the line coaches would take over a lot of that responsibility.

With the side coming off a premiership, Fox said most people say you can only go down after that.

Fox is quick to disagree.

“In my time as a Gisborne player we won three premierships in a row,” he said. “At the Brisbane Lions we won three in a row.

“There’s a long way up after winning a premiership.”

Fox said like every side they were expecting to lose a couple of players, with work commitments and others planning holidays already in the works.

One player set to be on the move is Ethan Minns, with Woodend-Hesket announcing he had signed with them.

Fox though is confident in the group that he has to continue the success they’ve had with all

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EDFL East Sunbury’s list continues to come together as it prepares for its return to the Essendon District Football League.

Aaron Flavel, Kane Oakley, Nathan Dent, Bradyn King, Brad Kite, and Kane Van Roosmalen are some of the signings announced by the club in the last week. The Thunder didn’t field senior sides last season.

EDFL The Sunbury Kangaroos list for next year’s Essendon District Football League division 2 season is starting to come together. The Kangaroos have announced a number of re-signings led by captain Mitch Streiff and EDFL division 1 team of the year representative John Corso. A number of players from their under-18.5 division 1 team that played in a preliminary final have also committed and are set to play seniors next year.

VFLW Former Collingwood and Western Bulldogs forward Travis Cloke has been named Essendon’s Victorian Football League Women’s coach for next year. The 35-year-old will also join the Bombers’ AFL men’s program as a specialist coach. Since retiring from playing Cloke has switched to coaching. He replaces VFLW premiership coach Brendan Major who has made the decision to step away from the VFLW program for 2023 and beyond. Football general manager Josh Mahoney thanked Major for his contribution to the club. “From building a program from scratch and recording only one win in our first season to five years later being undefeated premiers is an incredible achievement,” he said.

Brad Fox (right) is the new coach of Gisborne. (Supplied)

three teams making the grand final this year.

“The average age of our grand final since was 21,” he said. “We have another five or six players from the 18s, whilst the others are

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one year older.

“We’re still a very young side with a lot of talent. Those young boys are going to push the others.”

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Bombers concentrate on consistency after loss Essendon’s trip down the highway to Warrnambool showed promise, but the Bombers couldn’t come away with the points against Geelong in the AFLW. In the first women’s country match on Sunday, the two teams put on a show for fans including many family members of local-born Essendon coach Natalie Wood.

The Bombers dominated a lot of the contest led by Madison Prespakis who had the ball on the string in the first half.

Geelong’s defence as it has most of the season repelled many attacks, giving the Cats a 12 point lead at half time.

The Bombers scored the first goal of the third quarter and despite again dominating general play couldn’t capitalise.

Co-captain Bonnie Toogood finally got the Bombers second of the term in the final few seconds of the quarter to level the scores going into the final break.

Two goals to Cats forward Chloe Scheer in the final quarter gave her side the 6.7 (43)-4.4 (28) win.

Paige Scott and Bonnie Toogood kicked two goals apiece for the Bombers.

Prespakis was best on ground with 37 possessions, the second most in an AFLW game.

Bombers coach Natalie Wood said they continue to have honourable losses.

“On one hand it’s a credit to the way the players are going about the games week in, week out, but it’s disappointing again not be able to finish the game off well,” she said.

“We spoke at the end of last week against Brisbane our clearances weren’t at the level and we probably haven’t had a game this year been able to to get a lot of ascendency getting our hands on it first in the middle.

“It was a focus and I thought the girls did an outstanding job of that. We moved

some players around, able to get some better numbers and connection.

“We dropped away again going inside 50, at times some of our connection was as good as we’ve had, but were not consistent yet.

“Real credit to Geelong.”

The Bombers sit in 12th spot with two wins.

This week they face Sydney on Saturday at IKON Park in the second last round of the regular season.

In other results on the weekend, Carlton was too good for St Kilda, Richmond beat West Coast on the road, Gold Coast proved too strong for Sydney, Adelaide had no issues against Fremantle, the Brisbane Lions kept their winning run against North Melbourne going, Hawthorn continued their hot run against Port Adelaide, Melbourne smashed the Western Bulldogs and Collingwood beat the Greater Western Sydney Giants.

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Gisborne set to regroup

By Tara Murray Gisborne players will put their heads down and regroup after falling away in the second half of its Central Highlands Bowls’ top flight match with Romsey.

Able to get on despite the heavy rain in the lead up to round one, it was game on half way through the match up.

Gisborne was leading but couldn’t keep the momentum going in the second half with Romsey winning 61 (14)-Gisborne 48 (2).

Romsey’s Damien Ely’s rink won 20-16 against Paul O’Farrell, while his teammate Cameron Austin’s rink won 23-13 against Peter Williams.

David Beardmore was the winning skip for Gisborne, beating Matthew Brundell 19-18.

Gisborne chairman of selectors Russell Walker said it wasn’t their best performance.

“We were up at the half before we teetered off in the second half,” he said.

“We’ll put our heads down and perform better in the future.”

It was a different looking Gisborne line up in round one, with a number of changes.

The club again has a side in each of the three divisions and also has three mid-week sides.

“We have lost a few players from last year,” Walker said. “We also gained a couple of players.

“It gives opportunities for other players to come up and play in the first division.

“We have a few out injured and some with medical issues who will come back later in the season.”

Walker said despite the changes the aim was the same as always, trying to win it.

Things are going well off the green for Gisborne with upgrades to their facilities underway.

A new synthetic green is being constructed, along with a new car park.

Walker said the current synthetic green isn’t great and the new one would help enhance their facilities and make maintaining the green easier.

It was a big day at Gisborne on Saturday with Kilmore and Trentham also playing at Gisborne due to a green not being playable.

In other results, the grand final rematch between Lancefield and Kyneton Golf didn’t get underway with the green unplayable.

The two teams will share the points, taking home eight points each.

Trentham claimed the points against Kyneton.

Despite winning two of the three rinks, Kyneton lost 63 (12)-54 (4).

The Trentham rink led by Corey McKeone

Romsey’s Cam Austin and Gisborne’s Paul O’Farrell.

was the difference, winning 29-10.

Kilmore beat Broadford in the other match, winning 67 (14)-Broadford, 40 (2).

In division 2, Diggers Rest had a big win against Macedon, winning 72 (14)-41 (2).

Mark Clohey’s rink had a massive 35-3 win to set up Diggers Rest’s win.

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In other matches, Gisborne 2 beat Woodend, 60 (14)-50 (2), while Kilmore 2 beat Kyneton Golf 2, 69 (16)-46 (0) and Romsey 2 beat Broadford, 62 (14)-44 (2).

In division 3, Kilmore 3 and Macedon were the winners, while Lancefield and Woodend shared the points with the green unplayable.

Round one called off Players in the Gisborne and District Cricket Association will have to wait another week to kick off their season.

The GDCA season was set to get underway on the weekend, but the whole round was cancelled.

Initially the association cancelled all the grades but the top three grades last Tuesday.

GDCA’s competition manager Rob McIntyre said at that point that councils have had difficulty getting machinery onto many grounds, particularly in the Macedon Ranges region, to uncover pitches, carry out repairs to damaged areas of ovals after football season and mow grass due to the softness of surfaces.

On Friday, the remaining three grades were cancelled along with all juniors.

“Due to heavy overnight rain rendering most grounds and pitches unplayable, all senior and junior cricket matches scheduled for Saturday 8th October have been cancelled,” the association said on social media.

Round one was set to be a one-dayer.

Most competitions across Melbourne’s north-west were cancelled due to heavy rain making most grounds unplayable. Several competitions including the Victorian Turf and Victorian Sub-District cricket associations and Victorian Premier Cricket men’s competition were called off the previously round as well.

Another one-dayer is scheduled for this Saturday in round two in the GDCA. In the McIntyre Cup, Gisborne is set to host Sunbury United, Woodend is set to play Rupertswood, Wallan and Sunbury Kangaroos are scheduled to face each other, Romsey is set to host East Sunbury and Diggers Rest Bulla is set to host Bacchus Marsh in the other match.

In the Johnstone Shield, Kilmore will be looking to make its GDCA debut against Kyneton, Sunbury United is set to face Gisborne, Aintree and Romsey are set to play each other, Macedon is set to host Eynesbury and Bacchus Marsh is set to play Riddell.

Tara Murray

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