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Safety call to action By Liam McNally Deanside Primary School council is calling on Melton council to upgrade “unsafe” roads around the school. The school opened at the beginning of 2022 and has 160 students. Deanside school council president Simon Vallone said the road infrastructure in the area isn’t suitable for servicing a primary school, and that along with regular accidents around Taylors and Plumpton roads, a two-kilometre school drop off trip can take “up to 45 minutes”. “Ideally you’d like other avenues to get there, but we don’t even have a footpaths,” he said.

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its affecting the education outcomes for kids when there’s regular late drop offs, and teachers are getting stuck at school waiting for parents to be able to get kids.” Council has a plan for the Taylors Road Corridor which includes the traffic lights being delivered by council for Plumpton Road-Taylors Road by June 2024, and Taylors Road-City Vista Court by the end of 2024. The plan also states that a two-lane upgrade

of Taylors road, between Plumpton Road and Sinclairs Road will be delivered by developers in the next five to 10 years. Mr Vallone said school council will be organising community rallies, barbecues and campaigning in the coming weeks. Cr Carli said she was seeking updates on the projects and would be in a position to share more details after that. “The City of Melton is one of the fastest

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growing areas in Australia, that’s why it’s important to work with developers and state government in delivering this important infrastructure for our community,”she said. “We recognise the need for infrastructure to keep pace with population growth and it is a key consideration in council budget deliberations. Council is committed to doing what we can to meet the needs of everyone in our community in a timely manner.”

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In a letter to Melton mayor Lara Carli, seen by Star Weekly, Mr Vallone said the community wishes to express its “dissatisfaction with the current state of the surrounding infrastructure, specifically in roads and safety for our children and families”. The Deanside school council is calling on Melton council to duplicate Taylors Road, install traffic lights at the Plumpton Road-Taylors Road and City Vista Court-Taylors Road intersections, concrete pavements on roads near the school, increase lighting, and complete Conservatory Drive. The letter seeks funding for the projects to be allocated in the upcoming council budget and for the works to be completed in the next 12 months. Mr Vallone said they aren’t asking for anything “too outlandish, just an increase in safety”. “It’s not uncommon to see kids walking dangerously close to Taylors road with oncoming semi’s flying down,” he said. “We’ve got a rural road in the middle of an urbanised corridor with no safe access or pathing, we can’t ride bikes, we can’t walk, there’s not even public transport that we can catch. “The principal is also concerned because

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Life membership for Hardeman By Tara Murray One of the driving forces behind the establishment of elite women’s football league has been awarded AFL life membership. The AFL announced last week that Lisa Hardeman had been awarded life membership for her contribution to the game. Hardeman, who grew up in Melbourne’s west, has been involved with the game for more than 40 years. She began her football career at Fairfield playing 111 games in the Victorian Women’s Football League. She won the Helen Lambert medal in 1989 as the best player in the premier division. Between 1992 and 1997, she represented

Victoria (twice as captain) and played in five premierships. Her strong leadership skills saw her become the captain at the Scorpions (1989, 1993 and 1994) and Darebin Falcons (1996), leading both clubs to premiership success. She then coached the Darebin Falcons (1997-2000) and Melbourne University (2001-2003, 2009) to multiple premierships and led the Victorian representative team as coach from 2001 to 2004. Hardeman served as the VWFL President in 1989 and from 1997 until 2000. Her football legacies include the Victorian Football League Women’s grand final best on ground award ‘The Lisa Hardeman Medal’ and the ‘Hansen-Hardeman Cup’ for AFLW

matches between Melbourne and the Western Bulldogs. Off field, Hardeman served Victoria Police for 38 years and is currently the Commander in charge of the Priority and Safer Communities Division. Her former roles include North West Metro Region Commander and as superintendent, she covered the Brimbank and Melton, which achieved the highest percentages of women in leadership positions in the North West Metro Region.

Lisa Hardeman made an impact on and off the field. (AAP Image/David Crosling)

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Summer fun on Friday afternoons Sunshine is the place to be this summer with the Summer Sundown event hitting the town. Youth Junction, with support from Brimbank council, is running the events on Friday afternoons throughout February and March. Summer Sundown events will feature live performances by young people, free ice-cream

and giant games for young people aged between 12 and 25. Youth Junction chief executive Jo Malcolm-Black said there had been a good reaction to the events so far. “We are really happy to have the opportunity to celebrate summer with our community this year,“ she said.

“It is great to see people enjoying the spaces that Brimbank has to offer, including the Visy Cares Hub … Please feel to join us on Fridays for the next few months for some down time and some great music.” The events are being held between 3.30pm and 5pm outside Visy Cares Hub, Sunshine, every Friday until March 31.

Police are calling for pedestrians to be more cautious when crossing the road, following an increase in serious collision involving pedestrians in Brimbank. Brimbank Highway Patrol sergeant John Sybenga said Brimbank police had noticed the increase over the past 12 months. He urged people to to ‘Stop, Look, Listen and Think’ before crossing the road. “Pedestrian safety is of concern for Victoria Police, who are encouraging all pedestrians to be more cautious when crossing the road,” Sergeant Sybenga said. He said it’s important for children to learn about road safety from a young age. “Not only parents, but all members of the community have the responsibility of being good road safety role models for children,” he said. “Research shows that young children need to be closely supervised as they act on impulse, have difficulty in judging speed and distance and can be less visible to other road users. “Educating young children on safe practices and providing plenty of supervised practice will assist them in developing lifelong safe habits when around the road network. Parents and carers can also find out what road safety education programs are being taught in their child’s school and reinforce the learnings when outside of the school environment.”

Brimbank community centres are open for suggestions When Joy Munday first went to the Westvale Community Centre, it was to attend ballroom dancing classes. She was soon attending the community kitchen and before she knew it was helping out at the centre. Ms Munday was soon asked to be a volunteer, a role that she has held for nearly 15 years. She said being part of the community house helped fill her day. “I like helping people and they’re very friendly,” she said. “You make a lot of friends and I’ve enjoyed volunteering there. “There’s a conversation group on Mondays

I’ve been going to for more than 14 years and there’s a walking group on Wednesdays.” In her role as a volunteer, Ms Munday has helped run a number of events, functions and school holiday programs. She said since COVID-19, the centre along with other centres had seen a drop in the number of people coming in. She encourages people to come down and get involved. She said coming to the centre was a good way to fill part of the day and wanted to see more activities for people of all ages. Brimbank council is currently reassessing the neighbourhood house and community centre programs and services they run. The council operates seven neighbourhood

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houses-community centres and is running a series of community consultations in regards to what people want. There will be a pop-up morning tea held at each of the houses in the coming months for community members to share their needs. Ms Munday said she would like to see some more open days with food, which seems to attract people. She said more activities on the weekends to cater for younger people was another idea that could be looked at. Information: 03 9249 4555 or at BrimbankNHS@brimbank.vic.gov.au Tara Murray

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Celebrating Chin culture Locals are invited to join in the celebrations of the 75th Anniversary of the Chin National Day in Sunshine. Chin National Day commemorates the General Assembly of Chinland which was held on February, 20, 1948, after more than 500 Chin representatives from across the Chin State in western Myanmar voted to adopt a modern democratic governing system over the traditional feudal system. Western Melbourne Chin Community secretary and event organiser Rober Sang said currently there are approximately 10,000 Chin people living in Victoria, with half of them living in the West. “This is a very important cultural for the Chin people,” he said.

“Every year on February 20 we celebrate the national day in our own way.” Mr Sang said this year the event will bring the Chin people from the east and west together. “All the Chin people are bought together to promote a sense of identity, culture, tradition, unity, and diversity,” he said. “Everyone is welcome to come and witness the vibrant culture of the Chin people.” Locals will be able to enjoy cultural dances and songs, traditional costumes in a fashion show/ presentation, children’s face painting and craft, Chin traditional wrestling, and traditional food stalls. The event is taking place on Saturday, February 18 between 11am - 6pm at the Kevin Wheelahan Gardens in Sunshine.

Free Rapid Antigen Tests are available from libraries and community centres across Brimbank. Residents can collect two pack of five tests per person and up to an additional two packs per household member. No Medicare card is required. People living with a disability and their carers can get four packs of five free rapid antigen tests per person. A full list of collection points is available at https://news. brimbank.vic.gov.au/free-rats-availablenow/

Green energy workshop Brimbank council and the Western Alliance for Greenhouse Action is partnering with renewable technology experts Renew to offer a series of online workshops on topics such as all-electric homes, solar and batteries, buying green power and electric vehicles. The first workshop on Thursday, February 23 will be about purchasing green energy. Details: Brimbank.vic.gov.au/events FOR BREAKING NEWS, VISIT Web: starweekly.com.au Brimbank & North West Star Weekly @starweeklynews @star_weekly

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Back to school Twins Colby and Sebastian, and Rania and Dania, were among the excited pupils starting school at Furlong Park School for Deaf Children last week. The school reopened for 2021 on Thursday and there was plenty of fun for the two sets of twins and their school friends. Colby and Sebastian, 8, and Rania and Dania, 6, are two of three sets of twins at the school this year. The school has about 65 students. A third set of twins will start on February 11 and will be part of the school’s early years program. Principal Lee Bullock said it was possibly the first time the school had welcomed three sets of twins.

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Twins Colby and Sebastian, and Rania and Dania, were among the excited pupils starting school at Furlong Park School for Deaf Children last week. set up after the West Footscray warehouse fire By Tara Murray “The urgency to clean it [industry] up has delayed for 12 months. “We’ve been waiting for so long to have which spewed toxic fumes across the western never been greater.” The school reopened for 2021 on Mr Rowley said during his time with confidence to be able to breath fresh air. suburbs for days in August 2018. Two western suburbs advocates are calling for She said the group, a non-political alliance government action after a waste management LeadWest, from 2010-18, one of the biggest Confidence that our creeks aren’t going to be Thursday and there was plenty of fire fun for concerns raised by local councils was the need polluted.” in Brooklyn last week. of community groups, organisations and There have been at least eight factory, waste management or tip fires across the west and Hume since October, while the Kealba landfill has had underground fires burning continuously for more than a year. Former LeadWest chief executive Craig Rowley and former state MLC member Colleen Hartland say enough is enough. “It’s a long-running issue,” Mr Rowley said. “It doesn’t matter which party has been in power at the time, they haven’t done enough clean-up of the west.

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He suggests forming a steering committee which would include the EPA, WorkSafe, MFB and council representatives to have a co-ordinated approach to industry clean-up. “I don’t think questions are being asked on Spring Street as often as they should.” He also proposed government funding to help bring old industrial estates up to the 21st century and the introduction of better air quality monitoring systems. Ms Hartland is a member of the Facebook group Anti-Toxic Waste Alliance, which was

individuals, wants action. “There’s been a spate of these fires,” she said. “There’s been three in the last 10 days. “The EPA and the state government don’t seem to be taking it seriously.” Ms Hartland said the group wanted more regulation on industrial sites, clear information about when the EPA is called in and when and for how long air quality equipment is set up. She has also called for the act to be introduced. ■ Fire probed: Page 3

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Police appeal for shooting help Police are appealing for information after a man was shot in the lower body in Deer Park last month. Investigators have been told the 27-year-old man was stationary in his vehicle on Mt Derrimut Road when a number of men approached the vehicle just after 9.10pm on Friday, January 20, and opened the driver’s side door, shooting him in the lower body. He had stopped his vehicle, a black Toyota Hilux, in the north-bound lane near Deer Park Railway station due to the boom games being down while a train was crossing when the men approached. The victim then drove to a nearby hospital

for treatment of non-life threatening injuries. The other occupants of the vehicle, a 26-year-old woman and two children, were not physically injured during the incident. Investigators believe the shooting was a targeted attack and continue to appeal to anyone who witnessed the incident to come forward. It’s believed a number of other vehicles were stationary at the crossing when the shooting occurred, and detectives are particularly keen to speak to those drivers and passengers. Detectives have released CCTV of the cars at the crossing who they believe may be able to assist with their inquiries.

Police are particularly keen to speak to the occupants of a white car, which was the closest to the victim’s vehicle after the incident. Investigators are also keen to speak with anyone who was in the area at the time and has dashcam footage or is yet to speak to police. Armed Crime Squad Detective Acting Inspector Chris Ellway described the incident as concerning. “This is a particularly concerning incident, especially given young children were present. Such a reckless use of firearms has left one man with potentially life changing injuries,” he said. “We do believe this incident was targeted;

however it would have been incredibly frightening for the other people in the car and had the potential to impact other innocent parties. We have a significant investigation into the incident under way and are keen to speak to anyone who has information about the shooting. “Investigators know there were a number of other cars stationary at the crossing when the shooting occurred, so we are urging those people in the vehicles to come forward and speak to police, particularly anyone with CCTV or dash-cam footage.” Information to Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000

Literary festival returns A nirvana for the west’s literary lovers is scheduled for June, with the dates of the 20th anniversary of the Williamstown Literary Festival now confirmed. Held at the Williamstown Town Hall, the annual festival will feature a variety of local writers, as well as international authors. Festival program director Emily Westmoreland said the festival will cover a wide range of genres. “We have celebrated everything from children’s books to local history, historical romance novels to sports memoir, and science fiction to true crime,” she said. “Best-selling international authors have appeared, such as Kate Grenville, John Marsden and the west’s own Andy Griffiths, along with Nobel laureates such as Richard Tanter and Peter Doherty, and Academy Award winners such as Adam Elliott.”

The festival will also host the Ada Cambridge writing awards, which annually attract a number of entries from emerging writers from across the state. Ms Westmoreland said this year’s program will be a special one as the organisers celebrate the festival’s 20th anniversary. “A new addition to the program will be a selection of literary events happening around and about Williamstown on the festival’s Saturday evening,” she said. “Willy Lit Fest has always been a festival for writers and readers, and there will be something for everyone to discover.” Supported by Hobsons Bay council, the program for the festival will be released in early May. The festival organisers are still seeking volunteers and sponsors to support this year’s festival. Details: president@willylitfest.org.au

ABC journalists Lisa Millar and Ben Knight at the 2022 Willy Lit Fest. (William Hung)

Sydenham Park works start Work on the long awaited upgrades to Sydenham Park have commenced in preparation for the park to open for the public. The 231-hectare site in Keilor North is Brimbank’s largest open space but is currently closed to the public. Birmbank council adopted a draft plan last year, which included adding a path through a shaded tree area on entrance to the park as well as sporting fields to address the need for sporting facilities in the region. A new lookout, seating, signs, gates, fencing, bins and drinking fountain were also included in the new plans. Brimbank council received $300,000 funding from the state government to create a new shared user path and thereby providing access to the park. The shared user path will start at the Kings Road-Calder Freeway interchange and connect to a walking circuit that will allow Brimbank residents to comfortably enjoy the beauty of this natural asset. The funding will also contribute towards building walking trails, signs, picnic furniture, viewing platforms and seating. Brimbank mayor Bruce Lancashire recently

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visited the site along with councillor Ranka Rasic, Sydenham MP Natalie Hutchins and Friends of Sydenham Park’s Richard Carthew and Joan Ellis to celebrate the commencement of works. “Council has begun implementation of the Sydenham Park master plan with stage one works underway to create a shared user path from the Kings Road interchange into the Sydenham Park escarpment and then connecting back to the interchange via Farr Parkway and Turnley Parkway,” Cr Lancashire said. “This pathway will highlight the fabulous escarpment landscape with views into the spectacular Jackson Creek and Maribyrnong River valleys. “It’s a fantastic development for the local community, with thanks to the Victorian government for their funding support. “Stage one works are due to be completed mid-2023. These works will connect people to Sydenham Park for the first time while ensuring the protection of native flora and fauna.” Tara Murray

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West Gate lane change warning Outbound drivers travelling along the West Gate Freeway are advised to prepare for changes to their journey as the outbound M80 Ring Road and Princes Freeway exits are set to change this week. From 5am on Monday, February 13, the outbound M80 Ring Road and Princes Freeway exits on the West Gate Freeway will change and drivers will need to adjust their usual route, with those travelling from the West Gate Bridge towards Geelong, Werribee or Laverton required to use the left-hand lanes to exit onto the Princes Freeway, while those heading towards Ballarat, Deer Park or Caroline Springs required to stay in the two right-hand

lanes to exit onto the M80 Ring Road using the newly upgraded M80 exit ramp. Drivers are advised to change lanes early, as they approach Grieve Parade. Drivers who miss the Princes Freeway exit can get back on to the Princes Freeway via Boundary Road, Little Boundary Road and Geelong Road, while those wanting to return to the M80 Ring Road can exit and turn right onto Kororoit Creek Road, then return to the Princes Freeway and exit at the M80 Ring Road. WGTP acting chief executive Peter Lellyett said new signs and road markings will highlight the change. “We’re doing everything that we can to

ensure road users are informed, prepared and ready for this permanent change to their journey,” he said. “This step represents a significant and exciting milestone for the West Gate Tunnel Project and will help to cut travel times and reduce congestion for thousands of Victorians travelling to, and from, Melbourne’s west.” As part of the West Gate Tunnel Project, two additional lanes are being added to the West Gate Freeway in each direction between the West Gate Bridge and the M80 Ring Road interchange, cutting travel times by up to 20 minutes. Details: www.bigbuild.vic.gov.au/westgate

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Hair-raising challenge A young Melton girl will be giving her long hair the big chop in order to support kids going through cancer treatment. Hannah, 9, has been growing her hair for almost half of her life, so that one day she could cut it off and donate it to be used in wigs for people going through chemotherapy. She decided to undertake this endeavor at just four years after losing her grandfather, Bob Willey, to cancer in 2018 and becoming inspired to do something to make a difference. Four years and 35.5cms of later, Hannah is finally ready to chop her locks. Her family signed up to Variety’s Hair with Heart charity, and the date has been set as February 25. Hannah said she still misses her grandfather, but is feeling “proud of herself” for the work she’s doing. Hannah’s father, Cameron Willey said he’s also feeling proud.

“There’s been lots of knots and tears and hair brushes that we’ve gone through over the past four years, but we’re super proud of her,” he said. “It’d be good for anyone and everyone to get on board with it, it’s a great charity that helps sick kids feel normal while undergoing treatment.” Along with the hair, Hannah is also donating money to Variety through the Hair with Heart program, and people can contribute to her cause. Wigs can cost families up to $6000, and last 1 to 2 years, meaning families can spend tens of thousands of dollars on the purchase of wigs throughout a child’s youth. Details: https://hairwithheart.variety.org.au/ fundraisers/hannahwilley/hair-with-heart Liam McNally

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A helping hand for carers Western suburbs Parkinson’s disease support group ParKanDo is gearing up for a new year of providing support to those with Parkinson’s or other neurological diseases, as well as their carers. ParKanDo is hosting an information day and carers’ group launch event at the Newport Community Hub on Saturday, February 25 from 10.30am to 12.30pm. ParKanDo leadership team member Pam West said the information day will include a question and answer session with a diverse range of experts. “We seek to survey our members to see what they would like us to do,“ she said. Guest speakers will include Fight Parkinson’s chief executive Emma Colin, local advocate Carmel Wall, psychologist and clinical neuropsychologist Dr Kirrily Rogers, a representative from Carers Victoria’s community development team and carers’ group co-leader Laura Power-Davies. The event will also include information booths and a free morning tea to allow attendees to chat about their needs and struggles.

Ms West co-founded the organisation in 2020, which was initially aimed at Hobsons Bay, Maribyrnong and Brimbank residents but has since reached out to participants in Canberra and Queensland through Zoom during the COVID-19 pandemic. It is estimated that 27,000 Victorians are living with Parkinson’s disease, with 18 per cent of people diagnosed while aged under 65. There is no known cause or cure for the illness, with symptoms ranging from stiffened muscles, slowed movement, tremors, pain, depression, speech changes and loss of facial expression abilities. Ms West said ParKanDo’s services range from dance classes and strength and balance support sessions and a Young and Early Onset (YEO) group. “Parkinson’s is quite a lonely condition,” she said. With close to 80 members, the group is continuing to grow throughout its in-person and online program participants. Details: parkando.org.au Matthew Sims

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Closed between Station Road/Mt Derrimut Rd and Fitzgerald Road Eastbound Deer Park Station/ Tilburn Road bus stop closed

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As part of Victoria’s Big Build, we’re building the West Gate Tunnel and upgrading the Sunbury Line. We’re also removing dangerous and congested level crossings.

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After some weather delays, it was great to see the concrete pour begin at the Diggers Rest Pavilion site last week.

Kinder opens at Thornhill Park Two 33-place kindergarten rooms have opened at the new Thornhill Park Children’s and Community Centre in time for the 2023 kindergarten year.

provides inclusive, high-quality, play-based preschool programs for three and four year old children from Thornhill Park and surrounds.

Located adjacent to the Rockbank Murray Road Primary School the vibrant, state-of-the-art kindergarten

With two kindergarten rooms operational, construction continues on the balance of the $11.5 million

centre, which will provide two additional kindergarten rooms, Maternal and Child Health Services, a family room and breastfeeding space, consulting space, and a variety of community programs and activities.

Do you work, or would like to work, in early childhood education?

Semi-annual grant applications now open

In partnership with Victoria University Polytechnic, the Certificate III and Diploma of Early Childhood Education will be run at Melton Library and Learning Hub and online.

If you have a project, activity, event or initiative that you want to run in the City of Melton, apply for a grant to help with some of the costs.

The Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care will get you started in the industry and provides industry placements.

The Diploma of Early Childhood Education is available to those who already have their Certificate III and are looking to upskill. Demand in the sector for early childhood educators is currently high so these courses are part of free TAFE which covers the cost of tuition.

Grants of up to $10,000 are now available. Find out if you’re group is eligible and apply today: melton.vic.gov.au/ communitygrants

To find out more visit vupolytechnic.edu.au

Cambridge Ward with Cr Steve Abboushi There are plenty of major roads projects commencing this year that I’m sure residents of Cambridge Ward will be pleased to hear about. Taylors Road is an important road link for commuters within our City, and there are a suite of projects being planned which will improve road connectivity and safety, including duplication of Taylors Road to four lanes between Gourlay Road and City Vista Circuit, and Westwood Drive and Gourlay Road, along with intersection signalisation at Taylors and Sinclairs Roads, and Taylors and Plumpton Road. These projects are

see many of your there on Saturday 1 April, to discover an outstanding array of great music, entertainment, and street performers.

currently in design phase, with preliminary works expected to commence later this year. You can see all the proposed works by visiting melton.vic.gov.au/ taylorsroadupgrade Additionally, the signalisation project for Caroline Springs Boulevard and Rockbank Middle Road is currently out to tender within a bundle of other works. We expect construction will begin mid-year, so keep an eye on Council’s website and Facebook page for further updates. Finally, the date for our Lakeside Alive festival is fast approaching. I hope to

Don’t forget to join the Lakeside Alive Facebook event @cityofmelton for updates, including the announcement of artists and entertainment, list of food trucks and local businesses, information on community groups and more. Please feel free to contact me for Cambridge Ward or Council related issues on 0437 231 680 or steve.abboushi@melton.vic.gov.au, or like my Facebook page @AbbsMelton

The pavilion is the centrepiece of a suite of upgrades at the reserve which include a new sporting pavilion, new community pavilion, realignment of Oval 2, and a new carpark and cricket nets. The project, partially funded by the Victorian Government, will provide high-quality sporting facilities and community meeting space for the fast-growing Diggers Rest community. I know locals are looking forward to the completion of the works, which is expected by the second half of the year. You can keep up to date at melton.vic.gov.au/ diggersrestpavilion Due to high residential growth, some households will experience changes to their bin collection from March 2023. Affected households will have received a letter in the mail detailing the changes to their collection early this month. If you have not received a letter and would like to confirm if your household is affected by the changes, visit our website at melton.vic.gov.au/binchanges And finally, I was delighted to formally welcome Cr Justine Farrugia as she was sworn is as the new Councillor for Watts Ward last week. It’s great to have Justine on board and I look forward to working alongside her as we continue to deliver important services and infrastructure for our growing community. Feel free to contact me about Watts Ward or Council related issues on 0409 951 020 or email at: lara.carli@melton.vic.gov.au or visit my Facebook page at: facebook.com/Cr.LaraCarli

Your Councillors – Visit melton.vic.gov.au/councillors to find your ward Councillors and their contact details

Deputy Mayor Cr Julie Shannon

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Young man jailed over stabbing By Emily Woods, AAP A teenager who brought a knife to a gang fight and then fatally stabbed a 15-year-old in the chest has been jailed for two years. Solomone Taufeulungaki was set upon by a group of teenagers wielding knives and baseball bats in Brimbank Shopping Centre car park. Following days of fights between two youth gangs, on June 16, 2020, Solomone was dragged to the ground and hit with a baseball bat. He died after one of the boys, aged 15 at the

time, stabbed him through the left side of his chest, piercing his heart. Solomone was left to die on the ground, as the group of boys fled from the scene after the stabbing. The young man who inflicted the fatal wound, who cannot be named, is now aged 18 and faced the Supreme Court on Friday where he was jailed after pleading guilty to manslaughter. Supported by his parents, the teen was expressionless as Justice Amanda Fox jailed

him for two years in a youth justice centre. “You are the one who brandished the knife and you are responsible for the death of Solomone,” she said. “There were 10 of you and one of him. Several of you had weapons and Solomone was defenceless when your group attacked him in a public place.” Justice Fox found the teen had good rehabilitation prospects as his family had relocated him to Queensland to be away from the negative influence of youth gangs.

However, she wanted to send a message to young people as she said it was becoming “increasingly common“ for them to bring knives to a fight. “Teenagers are bringing knives to fights with the tragic result that young people are being killed,” she said. “Brandishing a knife in the course of a group attack against a lone targeted victim makes the act dangerous and more serious.” The teen has already spent more than seven months in custody, which will be counted as time served.

Humbled by nomination A Fraser Rise man has been nominated for the Saward Dawson Community Service and Social Impact Award as a part of the 2022 Victorian 7NEWS Young Achiever Awards. At age 26, Michael Lim has already worked for almost ten years improving social and economic outcomes in Melbourne’s west. Mr Lim said that although he didn’t get into social impact work for accolades, recognition from the community still feels “fantastic”. “It feels really humbling and it feels really great to have the work that I’ve been doing across Melbourne’s west for the better part of a decade recognised,” he said. Mr Lim’s journey into community development work can be traced back to his own school years in Brimbank. He grew up in a migrant family in a low-socioeconomic area, and in year nine was considered “at risk” of not finishing school. An alternative-learning program reinvigorated his education, and eventually led to him becoming a Brimbank Youth

Ambassador. He said a quote from Western Chances chair Terry Bracks guides his work, “Young people in Melbourne’s west don’t lack talent, they lack opportunity.” Mr Lim has gone on to become the chief executive of Community Health Advancement and Student Engagement (CHASE), has provided advice to ministers in his role in the Western Metropolitan Partnership as the Chair of the Jobs and Skills Working Group, and the Tarneit and Melton Revitalisation Boards. Mr Lim is now the founder and managing Director of Beyond Value, a social enterprise consultancy that helps organisations maximise their social impact projects in Melbourne’s west. Finalists for the Young Achiever Awards will be presented and winners announced at an Awards Gala Presentation Dinner on Friday, April 28. Liam McNally

Michael Lim is nominated for a 2022 Victorian 7NEWS Young Achiever Awards.

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‘Perfect storm’ created fire hell On February 16, 1983, more than 100 fires burned across Victoria and South Australia. Close to home, in the Macedon Ranges, seven lives were lost and hundreds of homes destroyed. Those who were there reflect on Ash Wednesday, speaking with Elsie Lange 40 years after one of Australia’s most well-known and terrifying bushfire events.

hen describing how the wind changed on the hot, dry night of Ash Wednesday, Mount Macedon firefighter Peter Wuthrich suggests imagining a candle flame, flickering, burning upwards. “That little tip [at the top], that’s your fire front, blowing north to south, and it’s about one kilometre wide,” he said. “On Ash Wednesday that candle flame burnt in a southerly direction for 80km. “But when the south westerly [wind] change came through, you now had 80km to 100km of a firefront … when the wind comes from the other side, that whole height of that candle flame is now your fire front, and it tore [towards Macedon and Mount Macedon].” Mr Wuthrich is still a firefighter, 40 years on. He fought the fires which ripped through from East Trentham towards Bullengarook before turning to Macedon and Mount Macedon on February 16, 1983. The inferno killed seven people and destroyed more than 600 buildings.

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- Peter Wuthrich As the wind changed, the narrow fire which raged through the Wombat State Forest became a wide, wild one, fueled by above 40 degree temperatures, low humidity and years of drought. “We were in the middle of a drought. We had no reticulated water on Mount Macedon. Water was in short supply. It was the perfect storm, everything was wrong,” Mr Wuthrich said. He remembers seeing someone who had died trying to escape. One of the hardest things about that night, he said, was trying to fight the hellish blaze in the dark, in choking smoke, showered in cinders. “On the evening of Ash Wednesday I think we started getting calls about 9pm from people saying they could see flames … we went to investigate where the calls were coming from,” Mr Wuthrich remembered. The front came so fast and so violently that people were “evacuating as Macedon was exploding”. “It was basically like incendiaries being dropped on the Macedon township as we drove through,” he said. Seventy-five people died that day when over 100 fires engulfed parts of Victoria and South Australia – 47 in Victoria and 28 in South Australia – as the blistering heat and flames charged through the bone dry bush. On that terrible night, Ian Downing witnessed a firestorm roll through his property in Macedon, on Willeys Road. Then he was caught inside it. He, his late wife Eve and daughter all bore the scars of fighting – Mr Downing was hospitalised for six weeks with 20 per cent burns to his body from the fire. Ninety-year-old Mr Downing was once a firefighter too. Two weeks before Ash Wednesday, from February 1, he’d been fighting a fire on the north face of Mount Macedon, where 50 houses were destroyed. On Ash Wednesday, he was hosing down the back of his home when he saw a spot fire start. “A big fireball came rolling through the hill. I was standing in this big ball of spark … I just dove into the chook house with my head down … and the radiated heat got me on the hands and my nylon underpants melted across my back,” Mr Downing said. “It got too hot there, so I ran around behind the water tank and I cut the plastic white pipe up the tank and doused myself with water. “Then I came inside … my wife had superficial burns on her hands and a bit

Macedon resident Ian Downing, 90, suffered burns to 20 per cent of his body on Ash Wednesday – on his hands and back. Inset: Mr Downing in front of the chicken shed he sheltered in and had to rebuild after Ash Wednesday. (Damjan Janevski) 317058

Romsey CFA members Ron Cole and Ralph Hermann.

on her face. “The daughter had been out looking for the horse. And she came in through the back door and the fly wire door was so hot that the aluminium door melted on her back.” His daughter, Jeni Emmins, had gone to bed early that night. Then she saw it was raining embers. “The wind with the fire was just extraordinary, it left the leaves burnt in a horizontal position,” she said. “Both dad and I forgot gloves, he’d worn the wrong clothing. People think it was the flame but it was the radiated heat.” Despite having been caught in the flames, Mr Downing feels he “missed out” on efforts to control Ash Wednesday because he had to be taken to hospital so early. “I had to lay on my guts for a fortnight while they put the skin grafts on. They sew the skin grafts onto your hands, but the one your back [they] just padded it on. I had to lay on my stomach and wait until it settled down,” he said. Romsey firefighter Ralph Hermann was on the mountain. He said leading up to that day,

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the air and soil were so parched that the “grass would crackle when you walked on it”. “There was the anticipation that something was going to happen. The air was just that dry,” Mr Hermann said. He said devastation was everywhere on the mountain, “you’re driving through flame”. Fellow Romsey member Ron Cole was fighting a fire out at Tunnel Creek Road in Cherokee earlier in the day, and was patrolling the area when he saw car after car flying towards him. “I’m thinking, they must have closed the highway, and it was all these people coming off the top of the mountain,” he said. “They couldn’t get out to the south or the west, so they came over the top.” John Keating was first lieutenant of the Woodend Country Fire Authority at the time and said they didn’t have “near the protection” that trucks or personal apparel have today. Before the wind changed, he received a mayday call from a truck caught in flame in the Wombat State Forest – Woodend CFA firefighter Ray Colban was on the back of it and he’d only been in the brigade for two years.

Woodend CFA members John Keating and Ray Colban. Inset: The old fire trucks used in 1983 didn’t provide nearly the protection as those used today. (Woodend CFA)

“[I heard] words to the effect of, ‘mayday, mayday, mayday, we have fire in front of us, fire behind us, we’re going to make a run for it, stand by’,” Mr Keating said. “That was one of the longest 30 seconds … I have ever experienced, and the relief when [they] radioed back to say … ‘This is RC52, we made it’.” More than 250 people and their pets took refuge from the inferno inside the old Macedon Railway Hotel, spared while much of the township was destroyed. Hundreds were evacuated from their homes and emergency housing remained on Gisborne Oval for nearly two years. Mr Downing said many people’s “psychology went” as they tried to get back up and recover. Mr Cole said as with any disaster, it brought the community together. Reflecting on whether Ash Wednesday lingered in his mind 40 years on, Mr Hermann said if you asked his wife, she’d say yes. “She would say that after major fires there’s a period I go through, maybe just quietly, she used to say, ‘I know you’ve been affected because you just go quiet for a while’,” he said.

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Prayers for earthquake victims By Millicent Spencer St Albans MP Natalie Suleyman has used her parliamentary address to acknowledge the victims of the Turkey and Syria earthquakes. Ms Suleyman is the daughter of migrants of Turkish Cypriot background and is the first Cypriot of Turkish heritage and first Muslim female to be elected to the Parliament of Victoria. Addressing the parliament on Wednesday, February 8, Ms Suleyman said she wished to express her “thoughts and prayers“ to all those in the Turkish community. “I am deeply saddened and shocked by the news of this major earthquake in Turkey and

Syria,” she said. “This earthquake is one of the most disastrous to hit Turkey, and the world in recent history. “My thoughts and prayers are with Turkish Victorians who may have family and friends and cannot connect with their loved ones.” Ms Suleyman said everyone has been affected by the “devastating and heart-breaking scenes”, and thanked those in the community who have shown their support in response. “I want to thank businesses, religious [groups], and members of the community who have all united in their efforts to donate and support Turkey in this time of great

need,” she said. “Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced $10 million in humanitarian support to assist Turkey, and many other countries have followed as well. “I have spoken directly with the premier, and we stand ready to support Turkey.” Ms Suleyman said she would join in with the Turkish community in Victoria by marking a seven-day period of mourning. A donation drive has been set in Campbellfield to collect new blankets, tents, and sleeping bags only as they do not want the items to get stuck in quarantine or customs. Donations can be dropped off at Sultan Halal Meats and Poultry in Campbellfield.

A man walks through the rubble of destroyed buildings in Antakya, southern Turkey. (AP Photo/ Khalil Hamra).

Grape minds drink alike “We do day trips where we go somewhere and have lunch and wine, we have an annual dinner and we have cellar nights.” The group is for perfect for people who are “serious about wine” and interested residents are encouraged to reach out. Details: Karen, 0434 397 715.

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It’s been 12 years since Karen Galloway joined the Chirnside Wine Club in Werribee, a group which she said has really broadened her horizons. Every month, the club meets for a blind tasting, sitting around a table together, sipping wine and enjoying cheese and biscuits. “You’re just going by your senses, you look at the colour, you sniff the wine, then taste it,” she said. “And there’s no right our wrong answer. Ms Galloway said the “friendly bunch” enjoying taking annual trips to wine regions together, travelling to Beechworth last year, and planning a visit to South Australia in the near future. “It’s fun, because people end up knowing each other quite well,” she said.

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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

Live Well for Life Group This group is for people who have diabetes and heart disease or who are at risk of developing a chronic condition and would like to learn how to improve their health. The five sessions are free to attend and commence on Thursday, March 2 from 10am-noon at IPC Health Deer Park campus, 106 Station Road, Deer Park. ■ 1300 472 432 or email living.well@ ipchealth.com.au

Learning to Relax This group meets every Monday and is for people who want to learn ways to effectively manage their stress and relax. The first of six sessions is on Monday, February 20 from 1pm - 2pm at IPC Health Hoppers Crossing campus, 117-129 Warringa Crescent, Hoppers Crossing ■ 1300 472 432 and ask to speak to Sarah or Brodie from the Living Well team.

Meredith Thomas exhibition BAY is a selection of themed works from Port Phillip Bay. The larger studio works consider colour, surface reflection and depth in a more leisurely fashion, and are richer and more textural. The exhibition is on show at the Brimbank Community and Civic Centre until Thursday, April 20. ■ artspaces@brimbank.vic.gov.au or 9249 4600

Deer Park Lions Club

This week’s photographer’s choice picture is of Asha, 3, Pushkal, 10, Srividhya Ashok, Tanisha, 2, and Jatin, 8, preparing for Tarneit’s Light Festival.

Deer Park Lions Club is looking for new members. It holds dinner meetings on the first Wednesday of every month at the Deer Park Senior Citizens Club, 119 Station Road, Deer Park. ■ Michael, 0417 307 572

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Melton Friendship Group

Sunshine Community Brass is looking for trumpet and percussion players to join its vibrant band of musicians. With more than 90 years of history, the band rehearses at 45 Furlong Road, North Sunshine, on Tuesdays from 7.30pm. ■ Andrew, 0419 444 620

Melton Men’s Group meets weekly, 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 activities including carpet bowls, pool and table tennis. ■ https://meltonmensgroup.home.blog/

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

St Albans senior citizens

Take weight off naturally

St Albans Senior Citizens group meet at the centre at the corner of Alfrieda and William streets, St Albans, on Monday, Wednesday and Friday, from 9am to 1.30pm. Annual membership: $10. Cost: $1 entry on attendance day. ■ Roma, 9338 3815

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

Brimbank Guides Brimbank girls aged five to 17 are being encouraged to give Girl Guides a go. Brimbank Girl Guides will hold come and try sessions on Mondays in Keilor and Deer Park, from 6-8pm, for girls aged five to 10, and on Tuesdays in Deer Park, from 7-9 pm for girls aged 10-17. ■ Carolyn Maggs, 0418 536 084

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

The Gap on Graham The Gap provides a place for Melton youth to hang out, socialise, play games and learn new skills. The centre holds a night for girls aged 10 to 18 years at 5 Graham Street, Melton, on Wednesday evenings. There is also a drop-in night for anyone aged 12 to 25 years old. ■ Val, 0414 769 605

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.

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

Melton Combined Probus Club The Melton Probus Club meets on the first Tuesday of each month at the Melton Dart Club, 63a Reserve Road, from 9.45am. ■ 9746 0271

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

Melton South Knit & Natter All are welcome to join this social crafting group, running at the Melton South Community Centre each Monday from 10am-noon. Bring along any knitting or crochet projects and work on them while sharing tips, learning skills and catching up over a cuppa. ■ 9747 8576

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

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

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

Zonta club meets Zonta is an international organisation bringing women together to support other women. The Zonta Club of Melton meets on the first Monday of each month at Melton Country Club, Reserve Road, Melton. ■ Suzanne, 0417 512 420

Melton Trauma Teddies Melton Trauma Teddies are seeking volunteers to assist with knitting, stuffing, or stitching teddy-bears that go to children in their time of need. ■ Jean, 0412 931 498

U3A Melton U3A Melton offers among its activities a book group, Australian history and a gentle exercise class for those 55 and over who are retired or semi-retired who wish to stay mentally and physically active. ■ 0419 563 016

Rose Carers Of Maddingley Park The Rose Carers meet Wednesdays from 10am-noon at Maddingley Park, corner of Grant and Taverner streets, Bacchus Marsh, to maintain two beautiful rose gardens. New volunteers are always welcome – with or without experience.

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■ Elaine Greenhall, 0418 171 119, or 0400 052 857

PUZZLES To solve a Sudoku puzzle, every number from 1 to 9 must appear in: each of the nine vertical columns, each of the nine horizontal rows and each of the nine 3 x 3 boxes. Remember, no number can occur more than once in any row, column or box.

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Which philosopher wrote The Architecture of Happiness and hosted the spin-off documentary?

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In what year was The Canberra Times first issued?

What web-based community was founded by Evan Williams, Biz Stone and Jack Dorsey?

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Velar oozes comfort and luxury By Chris Riley Wow. It’s been more than four years since we last drove Range Rover’s Velar and not much has changed. Named the most beautiful car in the world in 2018, the name Velar comes from a series of pre-production Range Rovers in 1969. They’ve just updated the range with the addition of a plug-in hybrid that adds 53km of electric-only range -- but other than that it all looks familiar. In terms of size, Velar sits between Evoque and Sport, and shares a platform with cousin the Jaguar F-Pace. Interestingly, although they all come with all-wheel drive, it lacks low range gearing, so any off-road adventures are limited. In fact, it says something about the car, because Velar is a car that’s more about comfort and luxury than getting it dirty. Land Rover sold 4348 vehicles here last year, 319 of them Velars. Not many you might think, but more than the Discovery and Range Rover put together. It’s biggest seller? The Defender (it’s new of course).

Styling Check out the burnished copper-coloured bling. It’s an interesting shape that presents differently from different angles. The downside of the steeply raked windscreen and sloping roof line is a trade off in space for style. The front and rear look the business, but in profile it’s long, skinny and torpedo-like, and not quite in proportion. The door handles sit flush with the body and pop out when the car is unlocked, but it is the old-style system with a small, finger-operated button to initiate the process. Notice I didn’t say ’thumb’ because the button is located on the right-hand side of the handle - I guess it works for left-handed people. You’d think after nigh on six years, it would be time for a makeover? And, as we went to press, JLR revealed pics and details of a new model which made its worldwide entrance on the TikTok social media platform. The redesign is described as minimalist, but frankly the new model looks just like the current one. The big changes can be found in the cabin where twin touchscreens have made way for a single 11.4-inch curved screen that controls everything, in line with other family members. Land Rover is taking orders now, but there is no indication at this stage of when those orders will be filled. The current range kicks off with the four-cylinder R-Dynamic S P250 and SE P250, priced from $96,600 and $98,900 respectively, followed by the six-cylinder SE P400 MHEV ($125,200) and HSE P400 MHEV ($136,700), with the plug-in hybrid P400e PHEV ($138,800) -- all of them petrol-based. One diesel model is offered, the Edition D300 MHEV, priced from $122,900.

Infotainment Infotainment comes courtesy of a 10.0-inch pivoting touchscreen and the Pivo Pro operating system, with Bluetooth, Alexa voice control, built-in navigation, AM/FM/ DAB radio, wireless Apple Carplay and Android Auto, plus a 12-month pre-paid data plan. No mention of wireless phone charging, but there’s 1 x USB-A and 1 x USB-C (Charge and connect) in the first row and 2 x USB-C and a 12-volt power socket in the second row. A 400-watt Meridian audio system with 12 speakers is standard. HSE ups this to 3D surround sound, with 750 watts and 17 speakers.

Safety Five-star safety comprises six airbags, a rear-view camera, autonomous emergency braking (AEB) with pedestrian detection, lane departure warning (LDW) and speed assist

Velar is a mixed bag. (Pictures: Supplied)

systems (SAS). The safety rating is due to expire in September. There’s also blind spot assist, rear traffic monitor, lane keep assist, traffic sign recognition and adaptive speed limiter, adaptive cruise control with steering assist, driver condition monitor and a tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS). Head-up display surprisingly remains a $2420 option. A 360-degree camera is optional but unavailable because of supply problems.

AT A GLANCE MODEL RANGE Velar R-Dynamic S P250, $96,600 Velar R-Dynamic SE P250, $98,900 Velar R-Dynamic SE P400, $125,200 Velar R-Dynamic HSE P400, $136,700 Velar R-Dynamic HSE P400e, $138,800 Velar Edition D300, $122,900 SPECIFICATIONS

Driving With seating for five occupants, some may find the cabin a bit claustrophobic, especially in the back. With high sides and dash, together with narrow windows, you feel like you’re looking over the top. Rear legroom is limited too. The rotary gear selector has been replaced in the latest model by the same low-profile selector that can be found in the Jaguar F-Pace that we drove recently. The usual plethora of knobs and switches have been absorbed by the seriously impressive centre console with its two, double-decker touchscreens. The system is generally easy to use. The top

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Range Rover Velar HSE P400 MHEV, 3.0-litre turbocharged six-cylinder petrol-electric hybrid, five-door wagon.

These prices do not include government or dealer delivery charges. Contact Land Rover for drive-away prices.

screen controls such items as audio, phone and navigation, while the bottom screen adjusts functions like the air suspension and off-road modes. We spent a good five minutes trying to figure out how to switch from miles to kilometres for navigation. In the end, we gave up, just like the last person obviously did. Our test vehicle was fitted with a fully digital

instrument cluster that can be configured the way you like it - two dials, a single dial or wall to wall navigation. The P400 dispatches the dash from 0-100km/h in a rapid 5.5 seconds and has a top speed of 250km/h. It features an electric supercharger supported by a twin scroll turbocharger and Continuous Variable Valve Lift (CVVL). Air suspension is standard along with Adaptive Dynamics damping technology. Ground clearance is normally 205mm, but pumping it up for a bit of farm action takes that figure to 251mm and it is able to safely tackle water up to 580mm in depth.

Summing up For a start there’s the size. It’s bigger than an Evoque but smaller than a Sport. Second, without low range all-wheel drive, it will have limited off road ability, but sand, dirt roads and muddy farm driveways won’t be a problem. And, finally, unless you’re into tech, you’re probably not going to like it much because just about everything is controlled from one of two touchscreens. Is it worth $150K? Some people think so. Only you can be the judge.

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Ruhs, O’Toole add new talent to Western United Western United has made several changes to its list as the A-League Men’s transfer window closed. Having had three players depart in the last few weeks, it had added three players, while another two had departed. Michael Ruhs and Ramy Najjarine have signed contracts that keep them at the club until the end of the 2024-25 season. Connor O’Toole also joins the club. Ruhs, joins the club from Central Coast Mariners, Ruhs has made 43 A-League appearances for the Mariners and Macarthur FC, with his talent also taking him to the FIFA under-17 World Cup with the Joeys in 2019. Ruhs said he is eager to get to work with his new teammates and contribute straight away. “I’m excited for the new challenge and joining the defending champions,” he told Western United media. “I can’t wait to work with a Socceroos legend in John Aloisi and learn a new exciting style of play. With a front line of talented

players I’m keen to get myself involved.” Aloisi said he sees Ruhs as the perfect addition to United’s options in attack with his speed and dribbling ability. O’Toole joins United having amassed 73 A-League appearances and joins the green and black to add quality and depth into the back four. He said he is delighted to take on a new challenge in his career and is eager to place himself among United’s defensive players. “I’m very excited, obviously the team won the championship last year so it’s exciting to join a successful team. I’m ready to kick on and help the team to try to make the finals,” he said. “John Aloisi was a big drawcard for me. I worked with him for two years, I know what he’s like and what demands in terms of standards. “Hayden Foxe has had success at every club he has gone to, so any chance to work under a coach like that is a great opportunity. The experience in the backline is crazy, so

hopefully I can learn a lot.” Najjarine, an Olyroo, joins the club from the Wanderers. He said he is buoyed by the prospect of pulling on the green and black and is eager to show what he can do. “I am very excited to join Western United and I look forward to meeting everyone,” he said. “I’ve got high motivation to bring something different to the team and to help continue with the ongoing success of the club.” Meanwhile, Luke Duzel and Nicolas Milanovic have departed Western United. United announced that the club and Duzel had come to a mutual agreement to terminate Duzel’s contract. The midfielder departs having made 16 appearances for the club, 13 of which came in the 2020-21 season. Milanovic is returning home to New South Wales for non-footballing reasons. He played 36 games, including 15 this season.

Nicolas Milanovic. (Getty Images/Supplied)

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New era for the underage talent pathway competition. (Picture: AFL Photos/Morgan Hancock)

New name, same focus A new-look underage football pathway competition will kick off in late March. AFL Victoria announced on Monday that the NAB League competitions would now be known as the Coates Talent League from this year. The boys and girls competitions will continue to feature 12 boys and girls programs from Victoria and one from Tasmania for the full season, while academy programs from New South Wales (GWS Giants and Sydney Swans), Queensland (Gold Coast Suns and Brisbane Lions) and Northern Territory (NT State Academy) will continue to compete for part of the season. The girls season starts on March 18, a later start date than in recent years to closely align to the AFLW season. It had started in January in recent years, The boys season will start the following weekend. Grand finals for both competitions will be

played on the weekend of September 23 and 24. The Western Jets won the girls’ competition last year, their first title of any form, while the Sandringham Dragons won the boys’ premiership. Full season fixtures will be released soon and will include competition recess periods to allow boys and girls to play community, school and representative football throughout the season, something previously not in place. All regional pathway programs in Victoria and Tasmania, now have dedicated full-time girls coaches and boys coaches, providing more resources for both programs. The AFL has also invested in increased youth wellbeing programming and resources for all regions, as well as additional administrative, high performance and medical resources. AFL head of talent pathways Grant Williams said the rich history of the competition would

continue this year. “For three decades, what is now the Coates Talent League has been an integral part of the Australian football pathway system and has produced more than 1500 AFL and more than 130 AFLW players,” he said. “To have Coates on board as major partner helps to ensure the ongoing success of the competition and programs within it, while players, coaches, umpires and administrators who are part of the league will continue to receive the support their development requires in high-performance environments. “The rich history of the Coates Talent League will continue for a 32nd year in 2023 and provide a platform for so many future stars of the AFL and AFLW to showcase their skills and develop into the best they can be, whether that’s at the elite level, state league or community football.”

Western United suffered a second straight loss in the A-League Women’s competition, upset by the Newcastle Jets on Wednesday night. Back in Ballarat, United was hoping to return to the winners’ list with five changes to its starting line up. Among the changes was Aleks Sinclair, who made her first A-League start. United started the game well, but failed to register any clear shots on goal, before Newcastle began to gain control. There were a few nervy moments for United goalkeeper Hillary Keane, the first in the 20th minute. Natasha Dakic stepped in making a last-ditch block to clear the danger. Those two were involved again moments later albeit with far greater difficulty as a mix-up allowed Ashlee Brodigan a shot on open goal which went wide. When United eventually gained more a foothold in possession, Hannah Keane had two sighters in quick succession but both missed. Four corners in a row for the Jets put the pressure back on the hosts, and while the second one was whisked away after the Jets hit the crossbar, the fourth brought about the opening goal as Taren King headed home unmarked at the back post. Down 1-0 at the half, the last thing United needed was to concede an early goal in the second half. Despite having made several changes at half time, United wasn’t able to stop an early goal. Brodigan scored within moments of the restart. United continued to struggle to apply pressure as the Jets looked to hold onto the lead. United had two massive opportunities to get back into the game in the last half hour, but weren’t able to convert either, with the Jets winning 2-0. Despite the result, United remains at the top of the table ahead of a big match against Melbourne City on Saturday, which was after deadline.

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New challenge awaits the Devils in division one Keilor Park is hoping to surprise a few sides in Essendon District Football League division 1 this year. After completing the rags to riches fairytale last season in division 2, the Devils now face a new challenge in division 1. Coach Paul Guicas said they were looking forward to the new challenge. “We’ve had another good pre-season and we’re looking forward to division 1 and giving it a good crack in division 1,” he said. “We’re looking pretty strong and the demographic of our group is young guys who are 23, 24 or 25 and are mainstays. “We think that we will surprise a few teams.” The Devils have been one of the quieter teams in terms of signing announcements. The club is yet to announce any new signings, while only announcing a couple of re-signings before Christmas. A clearance for Michael Gatt has been lodged. Guicas admits they don’t have the resources as some other clubs to bring in a number of big name players. “We’ve got Michael Gatt from Tullamarine,”

he said. “He’s an onballer. “We’ve picked up a few other guys and hopefully we’ll have one or two more before the season starts.” The Devils though have lost Damien Cavka. The premiership star is headed back to his junior club Keilor. Guicas said there’s no hard feelings. “There was the pull to go back to his old club and playing in a higher division,” he said. “There was the big pull to go home and he loves Keilor. “He’ll always be a Keilor Park premiership player and we still talk.” In recent seasons, teams that have come up from division 2 into division 1 have avoided going straight back down. This season two teams will be relegated from division 1 due to the arrival of Deer Park and St Albans. Guicas said they weren’t even thinking about just surviving relegation. “We want to win games,” he said. “We’ll go there and play Keilor Park football and we’re confident that we will go close to play finals, that’s what we play for.

The Devils face a new challenge in division 1 this season. (Jamie Morey Photography)

“We’ve got outstanding young players. It can all change pretty quickly in football, but we don’t want to be a flash in the pan. “It took us three years to get there and it can change at the drop of the hat, but I’m not going

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Sports shorts A-League Western United’s Rhys Bozinovski has been named in the Young Socceroos squad for the upcoming under-20 Asian Cup. Bozinovski, who played his junior soccer at Spring Hills, is one of 23 players named in the squad for the tournament later this month. The Young Socceroos need to make at least the semi finals to qualify for the under-20 world cup. Kahli Johnson has been called up for the Young Matildas, who are in camp this week in Werribee.

By Tara Murray Keilor Thunder has sought to cover all bases as it prepares for its second National Basketball League 1 South men’s season. After 10 wins in its first season, it will be a new look Thunder under Liam Glascott, who remains on as coach. Glascott said they were excited by the team that they were putting together. “Our imports [Evan Wardlow and Will Jenkin] give us more flexibility,” he said. “Both have good defensive backgrounds, I’ve been told by the scouts. “We’ll have them arrive later this month. “We’re aiming to be very competitive and to take some steps forward. We won 10 games last year, if you get 13 or 14 it gets you into the playoffs. “I think we have enough talent to get 13 or 14.” The most recent signing for the Thunder, has been one of their biggest with Melbourne United development player Zac Triplett returning to his home club. Triplett played just five games for the Thunder last season after an arm injury, averaging 15 points a game. Glascott said they were keen to see more from Triplett this season. “He didn’t get to show his talents last season,” he said. “He came back for the last three or four games at the end. “He’s had a whole season with Melbourne United. We want to help develop his game to get him more opportunities in the NBL.” Triplett is one of three players signed by the Thunder so far with NBL experience. Ollie Hayes Brown joins the club after finishing the season with the Perth Wildcats where he is a development player. Glascott said they expected him to play a big role. “Last time he played in the NBL1 South, he averaged 20 points and 11 rebounds similar to the stats of Jacob [Lampkin] last season. “They’re different players. He’s a bigger guy and we’re hoping we can help him cement a spot in the NBL.” Former Cairns Taipans player Robbie Heath also joins the Thunder, giving them some more depth. Cirkook Riak, Carlo Camp and Rhyss Lewis all return from last season. Cooper Kirkman Brodie McWhinney, Nicholas Banon and Cooper Colson are some of the younger Thunder players who could get opportunities. Charleston Long has retired, while Matt Spencer is joining the RMIT Redbacks. Glascott said they were still looking to add

to let that happen.” The Devils kick off their season on Good Friday against Hillside.

VTCA PEGS is out of the Victorian Turf Cricket Association T20 competition after losing to West Coburg on Tuesday night. Finally getting under way after the match was postponed a week, PEGS made 6-165 from its overs. Jordan Cook and Carlos Maynard made 44 apiece. West Coburg made the runs with two balls remaining, finishing 2-166. West Coburg will face Jacana for a spot in the final four, meanwhile Sunshine will play the Druids.

WRFL Braybrook has announced the signing of Shane Jones for the upcoming Western Region Football League division 2 season. Jones, who has signed for two years, has played with both Deer Park and Point Cook, while he was a boundary umpire in the AFL, officiating in 157 games. Meanwhile, Nicholas Papakalodoukas, has put in a clearance to move to the Southern Football League, which has been denied.

NPL The St Albans Saints have announced some key signings ahead of the National Premier League season getting under way this week. Brian Summerskill joins the club from Heidelberg United bringing a wealth of experience while Troy Ruthven has crossed form Port Melbourne. The Saints start their season this Sunday against the Melbourne Knights at Churchill Reserve.

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another player to the squad, hopefully someone with NBL experience. “This is what this level of basketball is about,” he said. ”NBL players can come back and play and work on their games and we look to continue to develop players. The Thunder have a number of practice

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games lined up. With the imports and NBL players still to join the squad, the rest of the squad will get the chance to impress. “I’m excited to see how they go,” Glascott said. “We’ll play a handful of NBL1 teams and we’ll see if there’s anything we need.”

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Saints need wins on the board as they eye finals St Albans has to just keep winning if it is any chance of making the Victorian Turf Cricket Association senior finals. The Saints entered the first day of play in the second last round, which was after deadline, in seventh spot, four points outside the top four. Results from three matches from the previous round are being disputed though. With every side but Westmeadows still a chance to mathematically make finals, it’s going to be a big end to the season. Saints coach Michael Else said it was pretty simple for them. “We’re still mathematically a chance to make finals,” he said. “If we win both our games we can still make it. “We can win both our games and still miss out. All we can do is keep winning as we can’t rely on other teams, and see what happens.” The Saints finals hopes took a hit as the competition returned to two-day cricket. They lost their first match quite comfortably to Deer Park, while their match with the Druids ended in a draw. Else said they thought that the longer format

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would suit their game, but it hasn’t proven to be the case so far. “We had a bad result against Deer Park,” he said. “Last week we didn’t get a result.

“We’ve only had two two-day games. We got the bad end against Deer Park and fielded in 38 degrees, it wasn’t like we dropped a million catches.

“The Druids game didn’t bat well, but we didn’t get to bowl. Not much you can do.” Else said it had been an OK season so far, with the challenges of matches being washed out early in the season making things hard. He said they would be a lot happier if they were in the top four with a finals spot secured. “It has been OK, it hasn’t been awful,” he said. “In two weeks time it could be a different answer.” The Saints face Keilor in the second last round. The Blues sit in eighth spot, a game behind the Saints. They then face Aberfeldie in the final round. “Keilor is the local derby,” he said. “We played both sides earlier in the season and beat both teams, but they were both one day games.” In other matches that are underway, Sunshine United is hosting the Druids, while Deer Park is facing Aberfeldie. Tara Murray

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Sunshine United has a run chase on its hands as the race for finals spots in the Victorian Turf Cricket Association senior division heats up. With all but one team still in the finals mix, every game of the second last round of the season has something on the line. The Druids made a more than competitive 9-279 against Sunshine United. Buddika Hasaranga was the star of the show for the Wizards, making 113 off 130 balls. Leigh Sheridan took 4-67 off his 20 overs. Deer Park will also have to fire with the bat on day two of its match against Aberfeldie. Abers had a day out, making 9-347 from their overs. Anthony Barton top scored with 128. Hashan Wanasekara took four wickets for the Lions but was expensive. St Albans put on a solid total as it aims to keep its finals hopes alive against Keilor. The Saints were bowled out for 252 with eight balls remaining. Shanaka Silva top scored with 42 as most of the batting line up got starts. Matthew Gaskett was the pick of the bowlers, taking 4-78. In the other matches, Haig Fawkner made 202 against Westmeadows in the battle between top and bottom. The Warriors will resume at 1-10. Yarraville Club is in the box seat against Craigieburn. The Eagles struggled to get going with the bat, bowled out for 164. Sammy Laffan top scored with 61. The Clubbers will resume at 0-2. In division 1, Sydenham-Hillside has its work cut out for it against PEGS. PEGS scored 7-285 from its overs with Carlos Maynard top scoring with an unbeaten 124. Stefon King took four wickets for the Storm. St Francis de Sales was another team to put on a big score. St Francis made 278 against Sunshine, with a number of batters making solid contributions. Charitha Wijesinghe was the pick of the bowlers for the Crows, taking three wickets. Tullarmine was bowled out for 212 against Seddon, while Airport West St Christophers is 2-19 in reply to Doutta Stars 195. Altona North is on top in its match with West Coburg. Altona North will resume at

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2-87 in reply to 185. In division 2, Keilor Park produced a solid day against the Altona Roosters. The Devils were bowled out for 175, before having the Roosters 4-32 at stumps. Trent Thomson has all four wickets. In division 3, Glenroy need just seven runs for first innings points against Sunshine Heights. The Heights were bowled out for 112.

Glenroy was 6-106 at stumps. Grand United is on top after day one against Caroline Springs. The Falcons were bowled out for 123, with the Gorillas 2-61 in reply. In division 5, Sunshine YCW bowled Jacana out for 209. Max Weise took 5-32 off his 19 overs for Sunshine. Burnside Springs is 1-4 in reply to Donnybrook’s 182.

Keilor Wolves are backing last year’s squad to go one better in the FV state league 4 west competition. After dominating much of the 2022 season having earned promotion from state league 5 west, the Wolves fell away late in the season. The Wolves finished second, two points behind Westside Strikers, who earned promotion. Wolves coach Sofiane Soufi said the group was focused on the task at hand with promotion the aim for the group. “We have a pretty similar group to last year,” he said. ”We have one or two different. “We want to produce what we did last year for 22 weeks, not 19 weeks. Every game is game of the year. “We can’t wait to be out there. We thought we deserved to win the title, but credit to Westside Strikers, who kept on winning from behind us.” Soufi said the group had been working hard since pre-season started to be ready for the first whistle which is next month. Fixtures were yet to be released as of Wednesday. “We had three weeks in December and then a break over Christmas,” he said. “We came back the second week in January and done a lot of work on fitness, so there are some heavy legs. “You get that feeling in friendly games.” The Wolves were set to play their first official match of the match on Saturday, after deadline, in the first round of the Australia Cup. The Wolves made it through to the sixth round last year. “We play Aspendale, which is one division lower,” Soufi said. “The cup brings a lot of emotions. “You get the opportunity to test yourselves against higher levels and bigger clubs. It’s what you play football for.” After the success of the last couple of seasons, Soufi said they were setting other areas in the club group. He said there’s a real positive vibe at the club. “Our juniors are growing, which is a positive,” he said. “There’s more juniors wanting to come to the club, which is great.” Tara Murray

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