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Healthy living is Doreen Allen’s secret to a long and happy life. The Sunbury resident celebrated her 100th birthday at the Sunbury Lions Community Aged Care earlier this month. With her husband, the late Herbert Allen, Ms Allen raised five children. She is known among family and friends for her sponge cakes and passionfruit cupcakes – and for always loving a good dance. Ms Allen’s daughter, Dianne Allen, said her mum worked as a sewing machinist in her younger days. “She made army uniforms in Collingwood … [and] she made all our clothes – she’s a real mum.” Dianne said family had always been very important. “She loves her family, loves her grandchildren and children,” she said. Ms Allen said looking after her health was one of the most important things she had achieved on the road to her 100th milestone. “I never smoked and never drank,” Ms Allen said. Dianne said her mum would always prioritse her personal wellbeing over her financial situation. “Mum would always say, ‘Your health is your wealth’,” Dianne said. Jessica Micallef
Labor returns to power By Jessica Micallef Labor’s Josh Bull has been re-elected to the seat of Sunbury. Mr Bull cruised to victory with almost 60 per cent of first preference votes as of 1.15pm Sunday. He polled 18,232 votes ahead of Liberal candidate Cassandra Marr (10,195) and the Greens’ Ryan Keable (2091). The results showed a 5.4 per cent swing in Mr Bull’s favour. Mr Bull told Star Weekly it was a wonderful privilege to be re-elected into the Sunbury seat. “It’s been a remarkable win for Labor … it’s still all sinking in after the results came in,”
Mr Bull said. “I think what it shows is that our community voted for a positive plan and a positive set of commitments to the electorate.” Mr Bull said he was looking forward to delivering on key election promises made for the Sunbury community. “I think from day one, and over the last four years, we’ve outlined a really clear plan for our commitments for schools and roads,” Mr Bull said. “I’m very excited about the upgrade to the Sunbury day hospital … duplication for Sunbury Road and I’m very excited for the removal of the Sunbury level crossing. “I think the Premier’s really shown that if you
get on and focus on the community, that’s what you’re elected to do, not focus on yourself.” Meanwhile, Macedon remains a Labor seat after Mary-Anne Thomas was re-elected at the weekend. With 50 per cent of first preference votes counted, Ms Thomas polled 16,260 votes ahead of Liberal’s Amanda Millar (10,750), the Greens’ Ralf Thesing (3041), Independent Rob Bakes (1000), Animal Justice Party’s Ruth Parramore (1215) and Democratic Labor Party’s Tony O’Brien (928). Ms Thomas told Star Weekly it was a great privilege to continue her role as the Macedon MP for another four years.
She said she was looking forward to delivering on a raft of election commitments made for Macedon including three-year-old kinder, a school dental bus, building a new school in the south of Gisborne and free TAFE. “[Also] Continuing to advocate to the Commonwealth for the $10 million needed for the Macedon Ranges regional sport precinct, but certainly delivering our commitment of $11.6 million towards the precinct,” Ms Thomas said. “The eco-therapy park in Romsey, the upgrades to the CFA station in Riddells Creek, the upgrade of two intersections in Gisborne, the … strategic plan for Hanging Rock.”
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Romsey’s men to get a shed of their own Men in Romsey will have a new place to gather after the state government announced $60,000 to build a new Romsey men’s shed. President of the Romsey men’s shed Steve Goodman said the new shed: “Means everything to a whole lot of people”. “Once you stop working, you’re left with a big hole so it gives people something to do.” Men’s sheds help to promote health and wellbeing and enhance community engagement and are used by men from a range of different backgrounds and age groups.
Mr Goodman said the shed would help to improve the mental health of men and is open to all residents in the area. “It’s not just a men’s shed but it’s a community-type shed,” Mr Goodman said. Macedon MP Mary-Anne Thomas welcomed the funding for the shed. “This men’s shed will be a wonderful asset for the Romsey community,” Ms Thomas said. “Having somewhere to go and spend time with other men makes a huge difference to men’s health and wellbeing.”
The Romsey men’s shed is the 100th shed to receive funding support through the state government’s 2018-19 round of men’s sheds grants. Jessica Micallef
Romsey Men’s Shed treasurer Paul Green with president Steve Goodman. (Damjan Janevski)
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Community will be at the heart of the tenure of Macedon Ranges’ new mayor. Cr Janet Pearce was voted in as the new mayor during a special council meeting last Wednesday night. “I’m very excited, very happy and very pleased and thankful to the councillors for supporting me,” Cr Pearce said. “I’m looking forward to the year and working with everyone. “We’regreen all so diverse skills andto we win all Go for in a our chance represent different ages.”
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New Macedon Ranges deputy mayor Mandi Mees has nominated protection of the ranges and ease of mobility for all residents as being among her priorities. Cr Mees, voted in as the new deputy mayor last Wednesday night, said she was excited about working with new mayor Janet Pearce and the entire council team. “The key role that I am looking at playing is trying to find the biggest priorities that are important to councillors,” Cr Mees said. “I want to make sure that all the strategic planning work that the shire is currently doing, and is looking to do in the future, is done at such a level that it absolutely protects the Macedon Ranges. “Another that is often quite forgotten, but very important to many of the different demographics throughout our shire, is mobility. We are a shire of a number of small towns – I’d like to be able to help people move about.” New mayor Cr Janet Pearce said she was looking forward to working with Cr Mees in their new roles. “She thinks a lot outside the box, she’s very positive, the glass is always half full and she brings a lot to council,” Cr Pearce said.
Cr Pearce expressed a particular interest in the health area. “I have a lot of projects that I’m interested in,” she said. “I’m interested in supporting the volunteers and volunteer groups – that’s in the health and wellbeing and the mental health area. “I would like to look into the programs of how we can support volunteers more in the session Attend a community drop-in community. on the future of Hanging Rock “Personally I like looking at the community aspect … they’re the heart of it all. “I would really like to have some more going out to the community.” Cr Pearce said she is looking forward to working with her fellow colleagues in her new role. “I think that the team of councillors have a lot of ideas,” she said. “So let’s get together and formalise them.” Cr Mandi Mees was elected as Macedon Ranges’ deputy mayor.
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Learning leg-up for kids Sunbury and the Macedon Ranges primary school pupils have gained team-building and problem-solving skills – thanks to Lego. My Robot Academy in Sunbury formed a team of Lego enthusiasts aged between six and nine to set up a moon base using Lego at the First Lego League earlier this month. The league engages kids and introduces them to STEM concepts using Lego. Academy founder and instructor Mimas Keubekian said the event taught the children the benefits of teamwork. “The challenge has been a great learning opportunity for the boys to work as a team to build a lunar moon base, and best of all they really enjoyed it,” Mr Keubekian said. The Sunbury team, Space Kids, successfully
completed the challenge that involved 12 schools. Amanda Woods, whose son James was part of the team, said the league was a great learning curve for him. “I think every child loves playing with Lego,” she said. “After participating in the First Lego League expo, I believe this program has given my son James insight into new emerging technologies that he would not otherwise have the opportunity to learn about. “Ultimately, I want him to see that once you become skilled at solving problems you can do some amazing things.” Jessica Micallef
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North Western Melbourne Primary Health Network is looking for people with a lived experience of suicide to be part of its work to reduce the impact of suicide in the Macedon Ranges, Brimbank and Melton areas. The network has contracted suicide organisation Roses in the Ocean to recruit people who will be supported in community work and provide input and guidance to the development of suicide prevention activities. For more information and to register, visit goo.gl/ forms/lTzGAsZxsaDZEwZH2 FOR BREAKING NEWS, VISIT Web: starweekly.com.au Sunbury & Macedon Ranges Star Weekly @star_weekly
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College set to ‘show off’ By Jessica Micallef Sunbury College students will strut their stuff in the Show Off 2018 exhibition and fashion parade. Audiences will be treated to an array of visual and creative material made by students from all year levels in subjects ranging from studio arts to food technology. College product design and technology teacher Lisa Wills said the event was a fabulous way for the students to show off their best work. “Students will participate in an adventurous exploration of the art and design works on display,” she said. The theme for this year’s fashion parade is Battle of the Ribbons. Much of the planning is being carried out by product design and technology students. Audiences will be treated to a performance from year 11 VET music student Zoe Doody, and a performance by the year 9 dance class. Ms Wills said the effort being put into the shows by the school community was outstanding. “The arts and technology key learning area staff work extremely hard to put the event together and appreciate the help and support from staff, students, parents and the local community to ensure its success,” Ms Wills said. The shows will be held at the school on Tuesday and Wednesday, November 27 and 28, from 6.30-8.30pm.
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Sunbury Community Health is taking part in the Christmas wrapping station at Sunbury Square. (Marco De Luca)
Festive paper work a winner Christmas is getting a great wrap in Sunbury. Sunbury organisations will spend the days leading up to Christmas wrapping presents at Sunbury Square. Building Healthy Communities executive manager Bernadette Hetherington said the event helped organisations to come together at Christmas time. “It’s also a chance to promote what they do,” she said. Gifts will be wrapped for a gold coin donation, with the money going to the host organisation. The 3rd Sunbury Scout Group, Sunbury Neighbourhood House, Sunbury Baptist Church, Careworks, Sunbury Salvation Army, Sunbury Community Health, St Vincent de Paul Sunbury and Our Village Family Childcare will wrap Christmas gifts at the square between December 13 and 19. Jessica Micallef
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Call to fund cancer trials By Jessica Micallef Riddells Creek resident Dennis Smith is hoping something good can come out of his cancer. Mr Smith, 65, was diagnosed with squamous cell carcinoma, a type of skin cancer, in 2016 after seeking advice on what he thought was a pimple. After he underwent surgery to prevent the cancer from spreading and spent six weeks undergoing radiation therapy, he was told by his doctor that immunotherapy treatment trials were available for his type of cancer.
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However, the trials were full at the time. Mr Smith waited several months for a place to be available but in that time his condition deteriorated and the cancer spread throughout his body. “We waited for a little while and then it just went nuts,” Mr Smith said. Earlier this year Mr Smith said his doctor recommended he self-fund the immunotherapy treatment. The treatment is not covered by the federal government’s PBS and costs $6005 per treatment. Mr Smith requires treatment every three weeks. Three months after starting the treatment, scans showed Mr Smith’s cancer has significantly decreased. He is continuing to self-fund his treatment and has been encouraged by colleagues to set up a GoFundMe Page to help with the cost. But Mr Smith also wants the page to raise awareness about his type of cancer and the treatment available.
Dennis Smith and his wife Bronwyn are lobbying for increased cancer funding. (Supplied)
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MY PLACE Matthew Gleeson is passionate about social justice and spends his free time working as a live music photographer. The Sunbury resident chats with Jessica Micallef about his involvement at Sunbury Community Health.
My partner grew up in Woodend. I had no connection with the area before we met. I grew up in East Gippsland and moved to Melbourne when I was 19. We were looking for somewhere to settle down and Sunbury seemed to have everything we were looking for. How long have you lived in the area? Thirteen years in February. I always remember as we moved here on my son’s second birthday. What are you passionate about? Oh lots of things, but if I had to narrow it down to just three, it would be social justice, live music and photography. Tell me about how you became involved at Sunbury Community Health? I’ve worked as an educator and a counsellor for nearly 20 years in the alcohol and other drugs sector. A counselling role was advertised around four years ago and I liked the idea of working close to home. I’ve been employed here ever since. Tell me about the 16 Days of Activism event? The 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence is an international campaign that runs from November 25 through to December 10. Organisations and individuals across the world participate in the campaign to promote
gender equality as it has been well evidenced that gender inequality is a driver of violence against women. What other hats do you wear in the community? Until recently I was on the committee of management of Sunbury Neighbourhood House and I’m currently involved with the working group that is putting on the Goonawarra/Rolling Meadows Share the Love Festival which is happening December 6 at the Goonawarra Community Centre. What would people be surprised to know about you? In my spare time I work as a live music photographer. I’ve had the opportunity to work with international and local acts. I’ve got a book of my photography coming out in December documenting a bunch of punk bands playing across Australia. What is the best thing about Sunbury and the Macedon Ranges? I love that Sunbury still retains a country town feel, but also offers a gateway into everything else that Melbourne has to offer. It’s been a great place to raise my kids. If you could change anything about the area, what would it be?
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An International Day of People with Disability event will be hosted by Sunbury Community Health and Distinctive Options on December 3. Held at Sunbury’s Village Green at 12 Stawell Street the event will include entertainment, food and drink and games on the green from 11.30am-2.30pm. ■ 9744 6777
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A Christmas festival and market showcasing a wide range of products by local artists will be held on December 15 at Kyneton Mechanics Institute Reserve, 81 Mollison Street. There will be food, wine and coffee for sale, along with a Santa photo opportunity and activities for kids. ■ 5422 3433
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The Kyneton Farmers Market is on every second Saturday of the month between 8am-1pm at St Paul’s Park, Piper Street. The next market is on December 8. ■ 5422 1025
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Hear from a koala expert about why the animal is special and how you can protect them on your property on December 7 between 10am-1pm at Hanging Rock Reserve. Then you can join the council rangers for the annual koala count. Cost is free. ■ Kristel, 5421 9660
The Goonawarra Share the Love festival will be held on Tulsa Drive Reserve on December 9 between 11am-2pm. The event is driven by the people who work in Sunbury and Goonawarra, celebrating the community. It will feature food, entertainment and stalls. Free admission.
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Carols on the Green will be held at the Sunbury Village Green, 12 Stawell Street between 5-8.15pm followed by a fireworks display, on December 8. Food and drink vendors will be on site. This free event is sponsored by Hume council and will this year support the Winter Night Shelter project to provide homeless people with a warm bed and a meal during the winter months in 2019 and beyond.
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CONSIDER THE SAUCE Kenny Weir says it’s a good bang for your buck at Batterbing Batterbing is in a Douglas Parade premises that has been home to fish and chips for a long, long time. Decades, I’m guessing. In any case, these days – under its newish name – it’s being run by John McMonagle, whose work we loved so much at Dough! in Newport. His Williamstown location is superior – it’s handily placed for more drop-in and foot traffic. And that’s great – it means more people can enjoy the super work being done by John and his team. The place remains very much an old-school fish and chip shop, with rudimentary dine-in facilities – a bench and stools inside, a few tables and chairs on the footpath outside. But none of that matters. Here be made – and happily consumed – what are, in our opinions and experience, the best fish and chips in the western suburbs. Matched, mind you, by Ebi in Essex Street, Footscray – very different style, equally fine outcome. The Batterbing art starts with chips. Here the potatoes are hand-cut and tumbled – and are wonderful. Real spuds make for hip chips. I go with my never-fail arrangement carried over from the Dough! days – now officially called Combo for 1 ($15, top photograph). Those chips, a handful of tender calamari rings and a nice chunk of juicy, delicious and
BATTERBING Address: 60 Douglas Parade, Williamstown Phone: 9397 1227 expertly deep-fried blue grenadier. So very fine! Unlike at Dough!, there are no pizzas at Batterbing. But there are burgers – so we take one of them for a run, too. The Lil Jerry Seinfeld – is there some in-joke I’m missing? – is a doozy. Crisp and deeply tanned deep-fried chicken thigh is joined in burger harmony by just the right amount of slaw and mayo in a purple bun. As with all the Batterbing burgers, it comes with a side of those chips – and that makes the $13 entry fee a dead-set bargain. COMBO FOR 1
Kenny Weir is the founder of Consider the Sauce, the definitive guide to eating in Melbourne’s western suburbs – www.considerthesauce.net
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Three stars of Christmas …..from Harvey Norman Bedding Watergardens
Avelyn Miranda’s bedding store is chock full of wonderful items, big and bold to small and perfect, to make any bedroom a retreat. And getting your home ready for Christmas is the best excuse to buy a new bedroom item to bring pleasure, impress visitors or freshen up a look, writes Carole Levy.
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Meet your bedroom stylist Avelyn Miranda A Owner of Harvey Norman Bedding Watergardens What’s on your bedside table? A lamp, photo of my daughter, Ava, phone charger and reading glasses. What time is your alarm set for?
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At 5.45am – when I get up to feed Ava and then leave for work at 7.30am for a 9am start. What’s your favourite bedroom furnishing colour? I like blues. My bedroom has white wall paint, with blue and silver accents. It’s in the Scandi style. If money was no object, what dream item would you have in your fantasy bedroom? A huge round bed, preferably with beach views, and a chandelier – the more bling the better. How important is the thread count for bed linen? Hotel-quality 1000-thread sheets feel wonderful, but that’s really the only advantage. Lower thread counts are often preferred because the fabric is cooler and allows more air to flow through. Is there a particular colour palette emerging in the bedroom scene? Yes, we’re seeing lots of blush, an old-world pink. Rose gold is also popular for bedside tables and lamps. It’s a very romantic look.
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For kids, bedrooms are more about play and create between sleep times. That’s why the Zara bunk bed earns a Christmas star. It may be a bit big to wrap up under the tree, but imagine your child’s face waking up in this on Christmas morning.
Beds come in all different styles, shapes and colours and to suit all budgets. There’s a large range of beds, pillows and bed linen. Modules set up as rooms give customers a chance to visualise items in their own homes and see how the experts put things together.
Your child will love playing in their pine “house”, enjoying role-play games with siblings and friends – and stairs are built in to add to the fun.
The Gatsby chandelier is one of the more blingy lightfittings on offer, but there are plenty more to suit all home decors – from mid-century retro to streamlined and contemporary.
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Wall art ranges through romantic and traditional to bold and contemporary, while different sizes and framing options refine the choice. A piece of art is such a personal statement, but Avelyn stocks something for all tastes.
The second Christmas star goes to the Gatsby chandelier. Dripping with Swarovski spectra and Egyptian asfour sparkling on a bouquet of chrome, the Gatsby will obviously fit an opulent bedroom. But it can be a star in other bedroom styles, as well. The French provincial style can accept this level of glam, but the Gatsby chandelier can also be a knockout statement in a pared-back bedroom with old wooden floors, a banged-up chest and heritage bed linens MOTHER NATURE CANVAS And the third star? Wall art, in this case the Mother Nature canvas. This will bring a soothing vibe to a bedroom – and a reminder of nature’s beauty never goes astray. Mother Nature will be a statement piece, not least because of its size (160 x 120 centimetres). It also picks up the blush shades that Avelyn says are an emerging colour trend in bedrooms.
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New Coles Woodend. Hope you love it. We do. Our team is very excited for you to see our new Coles Woodend store. You'll love our open market-style store with an extensive range of quality produce. We have an in-store bakery where our bakers are baking bread every day. Visit our Scoop'n Weigh selection where you can select your favourite dried fruit and nut snacks in precisely the quantities you need! You'll also find a beautiful Deli where you will find a range of delicious olives, as well as a selection of local and imported cheeses. We are also passionate about the Woodend community, so why not book your local group in to our weekend Community BBQ. Ben - STORE MANAGER
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light-filled living hub. The sitting and meals zones have ceiling fans and a Clean Air wood heater, which supplement ducted heating and cooling, plus double glazing. A carpeted open rumpus room with garden views has pergola access, as does the main living hub. The kitchen has an extra-long island servery bench topped with granite-look glossy charcoal laminate, a stack of white cupboards, glass splashback and gas cooktop, wall oven and Bosch dishwasher.
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Woodend 15 Brooke Street Great Renovator or Development Site In need of some love and attention this 3 bedroom cottage offers great potential with Brooke Street Medical centre, 2 primary schools, railway station, coffee shops, restaurants and a brand new supermarket only a very short walk away.
Newham 838 Rochford Road Moncreek Farm on 25.39Ha (65 Acres) Rare oppportunity to secure a very attractive small acreage, featuring 4 bedroom residence and original pioneers cottage in a prime position in the heart of the Macedon Ranges. Stunning views, good water supply, shedding and Garden Hut Creek runs along the northern boundary.
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All Things Excellent – The Fasham Experience on 4 acres (1.6 Ha) Built with a northerly orientation, superb architectural presence and practical design features in a tranquil parklike garden setting. Open plan living with raked ceiling, gable windows and French fire place. Library/ study, three bedrooms, outstanding kitchen design and brilliant outdoor entertaining. Good shedding, town water and a terrific location.
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The Oaks - An Exceptional Early Australian Period Residence on 3450m2 in 3 Separate Crown Allotments and 2 Titles This elegant 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom residence (former hotel) has been renovated and refurbished to the finest detail and style whilst also retaining many original features including polished timber floors, high ceilings, beautiful lead light and stained glass windows, ornate open fireplaces, original cellar, external timber fretwork and timber ceilings. Features sensational living/entertaining rooms, the large gallery space for formal lounge and dining, and a beautiful picture window. The kitchen is beautifully designed and the hub of the home with superb cabinetry, butler’s pantry and quality fixtures/fittings. Other features include gas hydronic heating, solid fuel heating, Daiken split system, bore and two car garage with carport and wood store/workshop area. Opportunity for development from Woodend Township Residential and Garden Setting Precincts where subject to Council permit, lots with a minimum size of 500m2 and 600m2 are allowed.
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Tributes flow for ‘a born leader’ By Tara Murray Cricketers and the broader Sunbury community have paid tribute to former East Sunbury captain-coach Jessy Carroll, who lost his battle with stage four non-Hodgkin’s B-cell lymphoma. Carroll died surrounded by his family on November 17 after a three year battle with the disease. A large crowd attended his funeral on Friday, and all Gisborne and District Cricket Association players wore armbands on Saturday in his memory. East Sunbury Cricket Club president Mark Wilkins said the support they had received since Carroll’s death had been overwhelming. He said Carroll would be remembered as one of the most important people in the club’s history. Wilkins said while they knew Carroll didn’t have long left, it was still really tough to lose him. “Jessy brought some professionalism to the club, making it not just a local club,� Wilkins said. “He was a born leader. He is one of those guys who can’t be replaced. “He was always the first person at the club to help out.� Carroll joined East Sunbury in 2012-13 when he came across from Sunbury United with then Thunder coach Steve Grey. Carroll had an impact with both the bat and ball for the Thunder, eventually playing 61 games for the club. In October 2015, he was diagnosed with stage four non-Hodgkin’s B-cell lymphoma while backpacking overseas. With his health improving, Carroll was appointed the Thunder’s captain-coach for the
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kept her going during the match when she was struggling. “Dad always says, ‘Never give up’,” she said. “I probably thought the game was nearly over, but I kept saying, ‘Never give up’.” The Open victory caps off a big couple of weeks for Long, who was recently named in the Victorian open women’s squad for the first time, having previously been part of the girls’ team. She said that while she was keen to get on the team, she didn’t think she would make it at such a young age. Her next aim will be to perform well representing her state and keep her spot on the team, while hopefully also claiming the Sunbury’s women’s title. In that she’ll have stiff competition, which will include double Commonwealth Games gold medallist Carla Krizanic. There was no time to rest for Long – she was part of Sunbury’s pennant side in Bowls Victorian pennant, division 1, section 1 action on Saturday.
Amid plenty of celebrations for Long’s Victorian Open achievement, Sunbury defeated Glenroy, 75 (16)-68 (2). Krizanic’s rink won 24-8, Mark Cowan’s rink won 22-16 and Todd Trewarne’s rink, with Long on board, won 17-15. Lee Wesley’s rink lost 29-12. Paul Cullis was the standout bowler for Sunbury in the win. The win keeps Sunbury sitting in second spot, 31 points behind runaway leader Moonee Valley. Sunbury enjoyed a satisfying Saturday, with five of its six teams having wins. Tara Murray
Mikayla Long has claimed the women’s singles title at the Victorian Open. (Shawn Smits)
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Eynesbury batsman Riley Norris is bowled by Ashfield’s Nathan Crosland. (Mark Wilson)
Ashfield turns it around By Tara Murray Ashfield has already claimed first innings points against Eynesbury Eagles in the Gisborne and District Cricket Association Johnstone Shield District Firsts competition. Coming off its worst performance of the season, Ashfield responded in the perfect way on Saturday. For a while it didn’t look like play would get under way with the ground waterlogged, but once it did, it was all Ashfield. Ashfield captain-coach Mace Green said they made the most of winning the toss and electing to bowl. “It was pretty wet and they probably weren’t getting value for their shots,” he said. “The ball and ground was waterlogged. We just looked to bowl our line and length, and let them make the mistakes. “We didn’t want them to get over 100. We were quite happy.”
The Eagles were bowled out for 87, after facing just over 40 overs. Nathan Crosland and Nathan Anderson took four wickets each for Ashfield. After losing an early wicket, Ashfield was on track to make the runs over the remaining day and a bit, but Green said they were keen to seal up first innings points on day one. “We didn’t know what the other games were doing [with the weather] and whether they had got under way,” he said. “We didn’t know whether the other teams would have one or two-day games. “With about half hour to go we were about 25 runs behind, we thought let’s get the win and see what happens next week.” Corey Woolley will resume at 61 not out, along with Green who is yet to get off the mark, as they finished the day on 2-112. Green said they would like to go for an outright win next weekend. He said they needed to claw back the points
they conceded in their loss to Bacchus Marsh. “We’ll look at batting on and hopefully we won’t have to bat again or will be chasing a small total.” In other games, Rupertswood and St Anthonys piled on the runs. In a battle between second and third, it’s Rupertswood that has the upper hand after day one against Riddell. Rupertswood had a good day with the bat, making 334 before being bowled out in the 75th over. Jordan Curran made 115, his first century in Rupertswood’s first XI. Matthew Lloyd took five wickets for Riddell. St Anthonys made 365 on the back of centuries from Cameron Clayton and Paul Scott. East Sunbury and Bacchus Marsh’s match didn’t get under way. In the Jensen Shield, only two matches got under way. Malmsbury is 2-43 in reply to Macedon’s 178. Blackwood is 2-26 chasing St Anthonys 155.
It was a tough night for Kyneton Tigers’ two sides in the Country Basketball League on Saturday night against the Bendigo Braves. In the north east women’s competition, the Tigers pushed the undefeated Braves all the way. Missing their leading scorer Rebecca Van Kuyk, the Tigers were not daunted by the challenge ahead of them. The two teams traded the lead early on, with the Braves leading by four points at quarter-time. For most of the second quarter the Braves had the initiative, but the Tigers didn’t let them get too far ahead. The Tigers kept themselves in the game and a three-pointer to Adrienne Cameron put them in front just before half-time. The two teams traded the lead throughout the third quarter but the Tigers held a slim three-point lead heading into the final break. The game went down to the wire, with scores level with less than two minutes remaining when the Braves took back the lead, winning 86-83. Michelle Fletcher top scored for the Tigers with 20 points, while the three Mangan sisters, Brooke, Rachelle and Jess, all scored double figures. The loss is just the Tigers second for the season. In the north west men’s competition, the Tigers returned to the court after two weekends without games. Like the women’s game, the Tigers pushed the Braves all the way with just three points separating the teams with five minutes remaining. It was an even start to the match, before the Braves stepped it up in the second and third quarters. The margin got out to as much as 17 points in favour of the Braves. The Tigers hit back and wound the margin back to three points at the last break, but the comeback took it out of the Tigers and they eventually lost 83-71. Matt Quinn top scored with 21 points. The loss leaves the Tigers still on one win. Tara Murray
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Sharks circle experienced players for next season Experience and trying to get back some former players has been the focus of Rupertswood’s off season recruiting. The Sharks announced their first batch of recruits last week, headlined by Strathmore premiership player Matt Knight. Knight, who was best on ground in Strathmore’s 2014 Essendon District Football League premiership, will be joined by his former teammate Matt Elliott at the Sharks. Sharks coach Nick Ash said the two would bring some experience to the side. “We were looking for players in the 25 to 30 age range and both Matts are in that,” he said. “We played in the grand final in 2017 and the 19s have done the same the last few years.
“The two Matts have played at a high level of footy and experienced grand finals. “It’s a different level of football and hopefully it rubs off on our group.” Josh Smiley, Tom Knight, James Simpson and Jayden Muscat will join Knight and Elliott at the Sharks. Muscat and Simpson both return to the club after spending time away. Ash said the club was excited by the prospect of all of the recruits. He said while they had announced the first group of signings, there was still a few more to come. “We’ll announce a few more in the next few weeks. Guys in that 24-27 age group.
“We’re pretty happy with who we’ve got on board.” While the Sharks have been busy recruiting, Ash said they would continue to bring younger players through the program. He said retention had been the club’s first focus, with most of the group re-signing. Dylan Featon, who is headed to the Sunbury Lions, and Nick Angello, who is going to the Sunbury Kangaroos, are both on the move. The Sharks had several under-19s players make their senior debuts this year, and with the under-19 team winning this year’s premiership there will be more to come, according to Ash. While the under-19 team tasted success, the Sharks senior team fell short when it counted.
Burras bats in solid hit By Tara Murray Diggers Rest Bulla has delivered a strong batting performance in the Gisborne and District Cricket Association McIntyre Cup Premier Firsts. Left to rue a poor match with the bat in the previous round against Sunbury United, the Burras are much more comfortable with the 200-plus total they amassed against Sunbury on Saturday. Burras captain-coach Rasika Batepola said he was “very happy”. The Burras made 9-222 off 70 overs with 10 overs lost due to the wet weather. “It wasn’t the greatest start,” he said. “The middle order batted really well, which they hadn’t done the last couple of innings. “It’s a big slow outfield and on a fast or medium ground, that’s about 280 runs.” Upul Fernando top scored with 66, while Raveen Yasas (49), Sumanjan Fernando (42) and Kevin Barker (34) made solid contributions. For Sunbury, Jason McGowan took four wickets for a second straight week. Batepola said the Burras’ cause had been boosted by a focus on improving their teamwork. He said that with so many new faces in the side, it had taken some time for them to gel. “Red ball cricket is slightly different,” he said. “We’re tried to get the batting order settled down and we think we have a good order in this game.” Batepola said the Burras were confident of being able to get the job done with the ball this Saturday. “Our bowling attack can defend that,” he said. “We’ve got a good balance with the bowling attack. We’ve got lots of experience and they’ve been bowling well since day one. “Hopefully, they will do it again this week.” In other matches, Woodend has made hard work of its chase against Wallan. After bowling Wallan out for 142, Woodend looked to be cruising at 0-60. The Magpies then took 3-1 to get back into the game and Woodend was soon in further trouble at 8-109. With Adam Johnstone having to leave early for work, Woodend would have conceded first innings points had it lost another wicket. But it hung in there and will resume at 8-137. Josh Eastley top scored for Woodend with 54 after Tom Robson took six wickets earlier in the day. Romsey was bowled out with eight balls remaining in its innings against Bacchus Marsh. There were a lot of contributions for Romsey, with seven players scoring 14 or better. Captain-coach Ben Way was the pick of the batsmen with 57. Bacchus Marsh will resume at 0-0 after facing two overs before stumps. There was no play between Sunbury United and Gisborne.
After claiming its first RDFL minor premiership and only the second minor premiership in the club’s history, the Sharks exited the finals in straight sets. Ash said the way they ended the season had left a fire in the belly. “We are a bit disappointed, but you can’t change history,” he said. “We were burnt out come finals and were playing our better footy at the start of the season. “There were some circumstances … there’s things to learn from. “You want to be playing your best football at the end of the season.” Tara Murray
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Kim Bailey has been reappointed Gisborne’s A-grade netball coach for next season. Bailey, who coached the Bulldogs for the first time this year, led the side to a Bendigo Netball League grand final which they ended up losing in overtime. Tarryn Rymer will coach the Bulldogs A-reserve side, Nathan Thompson the B-grade, Sharon Parfrey the B-reserve and Maddy Stewart will again coach the under-17 team.
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Gisborne and District Cricket Association selectors have named the association’s squad for the first round of the Ken MacShield competition to play against Ballarat on Sunday. Gisborne’s Jarryd Vernon will captain the side and will be joined by club mates Jakson Knight, Jay King and Joel Garbutt. Wallan’s Kieran Atkin has been named vice-captain, while others in the team are Romsey’s Taylor Stephenson, St Anthonys Cameron Clayton, Bacchus Marsh’s Milinda Sepala and Madushanka Ekanayake, Sunbury United’s Adam Dudderidge, Sunbury’s Dylan Landt and Riddell’s Kyle Whitehurst.
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Gisborne Red inflicted Bacchus Marsh’s first loss of the Central Highlands Bowls’ top division season. In the closest match of the round, Red defeated Bacchus Marsh, 102 (14)-92 (4). The win kept Red sitting in fourth spot, while Bacchus Marsh remains on top. Third-placed Kyneton, second-placed Kyneton Golf and Lancefield were the other winners on Saturday. Bacchus Marsh, Macedon Ranges, Woodend and Kyneton Blue were the winners in division 2, while Gisborne, Trentham, Woodend and Lancefield were the winners in division 3. FOR MORE SPORT, VISIT Web: starweekly.com.au Sunbury & Macedon Ranges Star Weekly @starweeklysport @star_weekly Upul Fernando top scored for Diggers Rest Bulla on Saturday. (Shawn Smits)
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Honda hits the mark with CR-V By Ewan Kennedy, Marque Motoring Julie and I were both overdue for a long, relaxing holiday and the offer of a press test of the new fifth generation Honda CR-V arrived at just the right time. It would be hard to pick a better vehicle for reasons that will become evident later in our review. We took the Honda from our Gold Coast home to far western Queensland by way of the Warrego and Landsborough highways through Roma, Charleville and Barcaldine to Longreach. We spent several days on Longreach, touring the Qantas Founders Museum, the Stockman’s Hall of Fame and Outback Heritage Centre. Not to mention just sitting around, reading or not doing much at all in the wide open spaces. Then back home on the Capricorn and Burnett highways through Emerald and Kingaroy till we joined the boring M1 Motorway and on down to home. We stayed in a farm, a guest house, cabins in camping areas and even a small mining camp. All good fun! Though off-road driving wasn’t part of the plan the fact that the gen-five Honda CR-V has a ground clearance of 208 mm (almost reaching the unofficial 210 mm that’s accepted beneath a true 4WD) meant that we could traverse dirt road with ease as centre humps, fire trails and the like. Two or all-wheel-drive systems are offered, ours was the 2WD, we would have preferred the AWD, but beggars can’t be choosers. Powertrain Power comes from a high-tech 1.5-litre turbo-petrol four-cylinder engine. It has 140kW of power and 240Nm of torque all the way from 2000 to 5000 revs.
AT A GLANCE MODEL RANGE 2.0 Vi 2WD: $28,290 (automatic) 1.5 VTi 2WD: $30,690 (automatic) 1.5 VTi-S 2WD: $33,290 (automatic) 1.5 VTi-L 2WD: $38,990 (automatic) 1.5 VTi-S AWD: $35,490 (automatic) 1.5 VTi-LX AWD: $44,290 (automatic) Note: These prices do not include government or dealer delivery charges. Contact your local Honda dealer for drive-away prices.
Honda’s new CR-V is stylish without being over the top. (Supplied)
The CR-V’s engine sits beside a CVT automatic that keeps the revs at exactly the right place all the time. Driving We lowered the beautifully engineered Honda backseats to give us a perfectly flat platform stretching all the way from the tailgate to the front seats. Just behind the front seat backs we placed a bed for boisterous Bailey, our standard French poodle. Behind him was plenty of space for all of our luggage, including handle areas in the rear corners for items we didn’t want to
move around. Driving on smooth roads the Honda was quiet and unflustered, indeed there was near silence from the tyres on motorways. Some coarse-chip surfaces – and there are plenty of them in the outback – added significant noise, but not to an uncomfortable level. Comfort is good and the seats support well even over ultra long distances. Steering is light and responsive, but obviously I didn’t try any hard cornering as neither my wife nor our dog would have appreciated it. The cruise control is easy to set up and adjust
on the move. For some reason every time I go into the dry areas of the Australian bush it rains. This trip was no different and when we were on the Warrego Highway there were times the Honda’s wipers were flat out and we had to slow to 80km/h. Once west of the Dividing Range the speed limit is 110km/h so the engine was sitting at 2100rpm virtually all the time. The CR-V’s engine is smooth and responsive with a minimum of turbo lag. The transmission is always in the correct ratio – which is hardly a surprise given that it has an infinite number of ‘gears’ between the lowest and highest ratios in the automatic. So good is the powertrain that we averaged a mere 6.6 litres per hundred kilometres for the entire trip of just over 2500 kilometres. Summing up It would be hard to pick a better vehicle for our extended holiday trip than the Honda CR-V. The flat load space is arguably better than anything in its class and comfort is very impressive.
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