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Reopening the Ranges By Jessica Micallef The Macedon Ranges has entered the second step of Premier Daniel Andrews’ roadmap to a “covid normal”. While restrictions have been extended until September 28 in Metropolitan Melbourne, lower virus cases numbers has allowed regional Victoria to enter the second step to reopening on Sunday night. The 8pm-5am curfew is no longer in place and up to five people from a maximum of two households can meet outdoors. Playgrounds and outdoor pools can reopen and outdoor religious gatherings of up to five people, can occur. Face coverings are mandatory and residents are still encouraged to only leave home for four essential reasons, however the five kilometre distance rule is no longer in place across regional Victoria. People living alone or single parents can nominate one person to form a social bubble, however the nominated individual must be from regional Victoria. Restaurants and cafes will continue with takeaway and delivery services and retail shops, including hairdressers can re-open with density limits in place. Weddings can be conducted with up to five people, including the couple, two witnesses and a celebrant, while funerals can have up to 10 people, not including the people required to conduct the service. “I’m so proud of Victorians for the way we are all working together to beat this virus – it means we can take our first safe and steady steps towards a COVID normal,” Premier Daniel Andrews said on Sunday. “What we’ve seen in regional Victoria should give hope to all Victorians. If we all play our part, we can drive numbers down and get through this together.” As of Sunday, there was one active case of the virus in the Macedon Ranges and there have been 58 cases recorded in the municipality since the pandemic began. In Hume, there were 75 active cases from a total of 1631 cases recorded. In metropolitan Melbourne, the curfew has been extended to 9pm-5am and exercise or social gathering outside with one other person or members of your family is allowed for two hours.

Kinder at home With childcare and kindergartens closed to most families, childhood has been looking very different under the COVID-19 crisis. But a group of Victoria University students is doing its best to deliver isolated children an enriching experience from home. VU student teachers have been trialling online ‘kindergarten-at-home’ sessions, tailoring the experience to the interests of the child involved. Early education lecturer Sarah Jobson said VU has been one of the only universities in Australia offering such one-on-one remote placements for its pre-service teaching students (PSTs), giving them practical experiences despite the COVID closure of kindergartens and childcare centres. “The virtual placement is an innovative way for VU’s bachelor of early childhood education and graduate diploma in early childhood education students to learn directly from parents of young children about the joys and challenges of having a new person in the family,” she said. The first group of students started their remote placements a few weeks ago, mainly with VU staff families. Ms Jobson said the program is now searching for hundreds of other host families for more VU students preparing to become early childhood teachers. For further information email Sarah Jobson at ecefamilies@vu.edu.au.

Sadie, 5, has been taking part in VU’s kinder at home program. (Supplied)

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Council opposes toxic soil bid By Jessica Micallef Hume council has opposed a request to amend the Hume Planning Scheme and send toxic soil to Bulla. In an official response to Planning Minister Richard Wynne, the council said the proposal had no community benefit, there had been inadequate consultation and it raised traffic and safety concerns on Sunbury Road. “Hume council does not support this proposal, the community does not support this proposal and the Minister for Planning should not support this proposal,” Cr Leigh Johnson said. “The growing community concern since the proposal first became public is a testament to the lack of transparency.”

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- Leigh Johnson Hi-quality recycling services has requested to amend the planning scheme to allow soil from the West Gate Tunnel project to be stored, tested and disposed of at the Sunbury Eco-Hub on Sunbury Road, Bulla. The company has asked that the amendment be exempt from public exhibition and be considered by an independent planning panel. The council received a letter from the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning, on behalf of Mr Wynne, on July 29, seeking its views on the request for an

amendment by August 19. The council received an extension to respond by September 9. Cr Leigh Johnson said he looked forward to continuing to support the community in its fight against the proposal. “This proposal needs a transparent process that ensures the community and the council can have their say. “I continue to encourage the community in Hume, particularly in Sunbury, Bulla and Wildwood to, to raise their concerns.” Deputy mayor Jack Medcraft said it was disappointing locals could not publicly protest against the proposal to send soil to Bulla. “If there is a problem, get out there and make it be heard, but we can’t because we are not allowed {because of COVID-19 restrictions],” he said.

“So we have taken the step of bringing it up in council meetings. “How can a minister come in and make a decision without any ramification or care as to how it is going to affect the local residents?” Earlier this month, the Environment Protection Authority (EPA) approved Hi-Quality’s Environment Management Plan to send soil to the Bulla site. The EPA also approved Maddingley Brown Coal’s EMP in its bid to process the soil in Bacchus Marsh. The approval of an EMP does not mean a final decision has been made on where the soil would be sent. The site still needs approval from the state planning minister. Transurban, the site operators of the West Gate Tunnel Project, will decide where the soil is to be processed.

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Upper Coliban Reservoir is nearing capacity. (Supplied)

Reservoirs benefit from winter rain A wetter than average August has put Coliban Water’s catchment storages in a good position for spring and the “peak” summer demand period, according to the authority. Coliban Water’s climate and population adaptation executive general manger Steve Healy said 103 millimetres of rain last month resulted in overall catchment storage volume increasing by 11 per cent. “Lauriston, Malmsbury and Upper Coliban reservoirs, near Kyneton, are 87 per cent full with a combined volume of 60,801

megalitres,” he said. “Our total winter rainfall was 204 millimetres, 40 millimetres below the long-term average. “Our storage volume is five per cent lower than this time last year but we are in a good position and the Bureau of Meteorology is forecasting wetter than average conditions for the next few months.” Coliban Water has nine water supply systems across its region, each all reliant on rainfall over winter and spring. “Our catchment storages are the only source of supply for towns in our

Coliban southern system, which includes Castlemaine and Kyneton,” Mr Healy said. “We all have a part to play in our region’s water security. We would like to remind all our urban customers to follow the permanent water saving rules in place across our region at all times. “Water saving ideas for the home, business and garden can also be found on our website.” Details: www.coliban.com.au

More than 20 schools across the Macedon electorate have received a boost from the state government. Twenty-four Macedon schools will share in more than $9 million as part of the state government’s 2020-21 Bushfire Preparedness (Vegetation) Program. The funding will allow the schools to clear vegetation and undertake other essential maintenance works ahead of the upcoming bushfire season. Bolinda Primary School, Mount Macedon Primary School, Gisborne Secondary College and Sunbury and Macedon Ranges Specialist Schools are among the schools to receive funding. Works with contractors will be carried out under COVID-19 advice guidelines to ensure the health and safety of staff and students. If works cannot start immediately due to stage four restrictions, off site planning of these works and any that are essential for school safety will continue. Macedon MP Mary-Anne Thomas said the 24 Macedon schools were among 346 Victorian schools to share in the $9 million program. “We are ensuring that schools across our community are prepared for the upcoming bushfire season so that students can learn in the safest possible environment,” she said. “We know that every summer comes with a high risk of bushfires for our region, which is why we are investing in preparedness and maintenance for schools.” Jessica Micallef

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Woodend aged care avoids virus outbreak A Woodend aged care facility has weathered a potential COVID-19 outbreak. In late July, Bupa Aged Care Woodend’s outbreak management plan was implemented after a staff member tested positive to coronavirus. Katrina Bolmat, the home’s general manager, said staff members acted swiftly to ensure any risk of residents contracting the virus was kept to a minimum. “Our outbreak management plan included working closely with the relevant authorities,

regular deep cleaning of the home and the use of full personal protective equipment,” she said. “We also asked residents to remain in their rooms where possible and we split the home into separate communities with staff rostered on to a specific area.” All residents and staff underwent three rounds of COVID-19 testing over two weeks before the Victorian Public Health Unit officially lowered the alert status at the home to “active surveillance” on August 13.

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During the active surveillance stage, residents could move freely around the home. After a further two weeks, the outbreak was officially closed. Ms Bolmat said she was proud of the dedication her team showed in caring for their residents. “We have all seen how easily COVID-19 can spread, so the fact that we have been able to contain it and ensure none of our residents became infected is a credit to our team at Bupa Woodend,” she said.

“It has been a really scary and challenging time for our employees, residents and their loved ones as we have fought to keep the virus out of our home. “Everyone connected to our home has been supportive and patient over the past month and we cannot thank them enough.” To bring some cheer to the home, residents have been taking part in dance parties, bingo, carpet bowls and exercise parties. Jessica Micallef

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Funding for new pavilion By Jessica Micallef A new “state-of-the-art” sports pavilion is coming to Diggers Rest. Sunbury MP Josh Bull announced earlier this month that the state government has committed $2.5 million towards building a new facility at the Diggers Rest Recreation Reserve that includes a two-storey sports pavilion. The funding, as part of the state

government’s Growing Suburbs Fund, will also help Melton council replace three “old and outdated” buildings at the site, create female-friendly change rooms, provide extra facilities for women and girls’ sport and a space for community events. The funding boost is expected to fast track the development of the project’s master plan. Mr Bull said the funding was great news for Diggers Rest. “The new pavilion will be a great place for

families and the wider community to get into sport,” he said. “As our community grows, we are investing to make sure we have the top quality facilities our community deserves.” Local Government Minister Shaun Leane said since the Growing Suburbs Fund’s establishment in 2015, $275 million has been made available for 221 community projects. “The new Diggers Rest pavilion is a really worthwhile project and I am pleased the

Growing Suburbs Fund has been able to support it,” he said. “Sport facilities are important centres for growing communities. “The Growing Suburbs Fund has built a legacy of investment in our fastest-growing communities – creating jobs and delivering the facilities communities need to thrive. “This is going to be more crucial than ever as we recover from the impact of coronavirus.”

A sweetener for RSCPA You’re invited to put your baking skills to the test as part of RSPCA Victoria’s annual Cupcake Day. Held on October 26, Cupcake Day encourages participants to bake sweetgoods and treats and raise money for animals in need. RSPCA Victoria chief executive Liz Walker said the organisation usually raises about $230,000 each year to care for 17,000 animals that enter its shelters each year. She said the funds were needed now more than ever. “Cupcake Day is one of our favourite times of the year,” she said. “No doubt it will look a little different for Victorians this year, with many of us working or studying from home and spending less time with friends or family. “But for many of us, this has meant more time in the kitchen, baking up a storm to beat the isolation blues.” Ms Walker said while the COVID-19 restrictions had put a pause to a normal life, it

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The RSPCA is preparing for an influx of kittens in need of a home. (Pictures: Supplied)

Kitten season is here The RSPCA is expecting to need to find homes for thousands of bundles of joy as kitten season gets under way. Generally running from September through to the end of autumn, kitten season refers to the warmer months when there’s an increase in cats breeding. RSPCA Victoria head of operations Tegan McPherson says there are a number of ways the community can address the issues associated with kitten season. “It’s so important to desex your cats – desexing your cat is an important part of responsible cat ownership and there are many possible benefits. “Not only does desexing reduce the number of unwanted cats and kittens that will need to

go through animal welfare organisations to find a new home, desexing has many health benefits and can also reduce nuisance behaviours. “It’s also important to know there is no benefit in letting females have one litter before they are desexed.” Ms McPherson said if your cat isn’t desexed, it’s important to keep them contained. Kittens under 12 weeks old are the most vulnerable animal population at RSPCA Victoria. Cats and kittens are adopted at a much slower rate than dogs and less likely to be reclaimed, putting more pressure on animal welfare organisations such as the RSPCA.

A horse chestnut tree in the Hutton Street car park behind the Kyneton Town Hall will be removed this month due to public safety concerns. An independent arborist recently assessed the tree and recommended it be removed. The tree, which is within close proximity of buildings and several parking spaces, was found to be in poor condition, with exposed damaged roots, internal decay and dead branches throughout the canopy.

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“The people gasping for air it was terrifying.” Sam was admitted to the COVID ward, struggling to breathe, to the sound of others around him coughing and gasping for air. One by one, he watched patients get taken into negative pressure rooms, sealed off by multiple doors, with no support network. As a healthcare worker who’s now recovering at home, Sam’s hope is that in this fight against coronavirus, we all understand that we are the front line. We all have a part to play by staying home to help stop the spread of the virus. If you have symptoms - please get tested. Payments of $450 are available to help you stay home and wait for your test result.

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A true story to inspire By Alesha Capone Simon Fenech says that although his biography is classified as true crime, it is actually â€œa tale of redemptionâ€?. Mr Fenech, who grew up in Werribee and now lives in Sunbury, has co-authored his memoir Breaking Good with journalist Neil Bramwell. The book charts Mr Fenechâ€™s journey from champion kickboxer and everyday family man to becoming an ice addict, drug dealer and prison inmate, and his eventual recovery. Mr Fenech said he tried ice after a workplace accident left him with a broken back and in debilitating pain for more than a year.

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He soon became hooked and started dealing to support his habit, in a tragic year which involved the death of his parents, brother and young daughter. Mr Fenech said across the course of about eight years, he was shot by an underworld hitman, stabbed three times and attempted suicide five times. He was jailed for about 12 months. Mr Fenech credited his brother, Victor, with helping him turn his life around. Nowadays, Mr Fenech is the operations manager of Fruit2Work in Laverton North, a social enterprise which gives people who have served time in jail a chance to gain work experience and skills through employment. The enterprise is incredibly successful in

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helping to reduce re-offending rates. None of its employees have returned to jail. Mr Fenech said that a few years ago, he started talking about his life experience at work functions, in jails and at corporate events. â€œIt made me think my story is a bit different and that I might be able to help people, to tell them you can get through addiction, and you

could get through jail, and there is life after jail,â€? he said. After meeting Mr Bramwell, the pair spent about a year putting the book together. Mr Fenech said since its publication earlier this year, he has heard from people across Australia â€“ including addicts, their families and ex-prisoners â€“ who have said his story has

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Star Weekly photographer Damjan Janevski ventured out to capture the eerily empty streets of Sunbury and the Macedon Ranges as

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New normal for sport

By Tara Murray This time last year, many winter sport finals had been played and won, other competitions had spectators on the edge of their seats as the finals played out. But this year, it’s been eerily quiet as sport across the state is forced to a standstill by the COVID-19 pandemic. It has been anything but easy for staff, players, parents and volunteers at clubs and associations across the state. Finding ways to engage members has become a primary focus. For Broadmeadows Basketball Association that has meant stepping up online content, to cater for everyone from its littlest players to its senior program. Operations manager Todd Anderson said the second lockdown had been harder for a lot of people. The association managed to get back to the stadium for just one and half days, including hosting some holiday clinics, between the two lockdowns. “We’re fortunate that we’ve been set up fairly well so we’ve been able to handle it so far,” Anderson said. “We’re doing a lot of Zoom sessions now … we’ve done every Sunday morning. “We’ve done some life skills sessions. We have domestic and rep level Zooms, with a few coaches coming through. “I think we had 60 kids in one session, it’s a pretty big number considering it’s hard to engage everyone at home.” Anderson said the focus wasn’t just on the skills part of the game. He said it’s a chance to work on things they normally wouldn’t focus on. “We had Headspace do a presentation for all the kids and parents which, I think, is very important at the moment. “Just talking with some of the kids about struggling with motivation and being away from basketball, school and friends. “We had a session with Cam Rigby, a former NBL player, who is now a strength and conditioning coach – You’re a much bigger risk of getting hurt when we come back. “We’re hoping to do nutrition.” Green Gully senior soccer team had already played fives games in the National Premier League before the season was postponed, then cancelled.

Main: Mark Williams talking to the Werribee playing group last year. (Luke Hemer) Above: Broadmeadows Basketball zoom session. (Pictures: Supplied)

All junior competitions were postponed. Club general manager Ray Mamo said they had originally wanted to get the season back up and going. “Things were all going really well, until the first outbreak and lockdown,” he said. “Our senior players were wanting to play and our juniors wanted to continue playing. Kids need to be playing a sport. “We thought we would be playing, but the right decision was made. We have to make sure the safety of all participants is first and foremost.” Mamo said communication had been the key to handling the unknown most effectively. He said during the first and second lockdowns, coaches have made a point of reaching out to the playing group. “From under-18s down doing video analysis with the players. They pick a game from overseas and they go through the game individually then the coaching staff will ask them questions on formation and so forth “[We] Try and educate players as well to hopefully be able to read the game and know what coaches are looking for once they resume training. “We are keeping in touch with most of the players through match analysis and Zoom meetings as well.” He said the teams were also trying to find their own motivation. The under-14 boys team set a running challenge. Between the 14 players they ran 738 kilometres in a week, with Kyle Zahra running an incredible 100 kilometres. Mamo said they were hopeful that they

might get their junior sides on the park later this year, but it was a wait and see game. At Werribee Football Club, the season being cancelled has halted it’s activity on and off the field. On the field, they had been hoping to improve on their 2019 semi-final performance, while off field the club had been hoping to continue their work in the community. Werribee chief executive Mark Penaluna said it had been a challenging few months. “We’ve basically had no income since the middle of March, so that means basically our staff are all on JobKeeper … managing that and coming out the other side is fairly daunting. “We’re doing our best to stay positive, but at the same time I think everyone is doing it tough and you have to walk the balance of communication and how you work with them. “The human element is what you miss, not sitting down and having a coffee directly or with someone at work. “It’s very hard because as you don’t know what you’re going through in life and you can generally pick those things up. “From a managerial and support point of view I’m finding it much more difficult to do that remotely.” “Choco [Mark Williams] and the footy boys do a wonderful job through Whatsapp and have regular Zoom meetings with the players, coaches, support and staff.” The club normally contributes $100,000 per annum to the local community, mostly in sponsorship and donations to sporting clubs and charity groups. It will likely push that back to some stage next year. Penaluna said they

were trying to launch new initiatives, such as an online auction. The playing group had played a couple of practice matches before the first lockdown and eventual season cancellation. Some players have headed interstate for the football season, getting the opportunity to play in other state leagues. Penaluna said they had no issue with that, as players still try to find a way onto an AFL list. He said the playing group was trying to stay active. “Some of the players have been involved providing video content for schools and local clubs, our players and community team have been very much at the front. “I haven’t seen anyone do it better than we have … I’m very proud of what they’ve been able to achieve with that. “Choco is the Wyndham council, Find Your 30 ambassador and we’ve been supporting that as well. “Our community team is working with other stakeholders, especially the council, around what we can be looking to support them with. “We’ve also had regular contact with the Salvation Army and others, looking for ways and means we can help those non-for profits.” Penaluna is just as proud of the local community and its support of the club. “We haven’t had any sponsors ask for a refund on their sponsorship dollars,” he said. “Of all of our members, we’ve only had two get in contact… and ask for reimbursement. “I think it says a lot about the members and the broader … community about the loyalty and passion they show towards our club.”

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Cricket’s waiting game By Tara Murray Cricketers across Victoria are playing a wait and see game ahead of the cricket season. Usually, at this time of year, players are entering the final stages of pre-season, but this year it is one big unknown due to the COVID-19 pandemic and resulting restrictions. Associations are trying to plan seasons, with late November likely to be the earliest start date. Sydenham-Hillside’s committee is focusing on what it can control for its teams playing in the Victorian Turf and North West Metropolitan cricket associations. Storm head of cricket Bob Kunesevic said the club had already had five different versions of a pre-season senior training plan. “We’ve just been indicating to our playing base, just to be flexible,” he said. “The boys are doing their extra work and they’re pretty close-knit. They’ve got the Strava app happening and they’re keeping themselves accountable. “Obviously with the bat and ball it’s been pretty limited at the minute so the majority of stuff we’ve been working on is our fitness levels.”

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- Steve McNamara Adding to the unknown for the Storm, who have won back-to-back premierships, is whether they will see the return of international premiership stars, playing coach Alston Bobb and VTCA division 3 best and fairest winner Akeem Springer. Both are keen to return for a second season. “International travel probably won’t be open for this season or at least until 2021,” Kunesevic said. “We might get them in January and February and that would be great. We’re being flexible in our coaching structure and how that will look.” Kunesevic said the potential loss of the two international stars could open up the doors for some of the Storm’s younger players to step up. The Storm have been making sure their juniors aren’t forgotten, with Zoom and WhatsApp conversations aplenty. The under-16s have been studying theory, trying to understand the game a bit better – something Kunesevic said they normally don’t get the time for. Cam Clayton, a premiership winning captain-coach with St Anthony’s, has come across to Storm and taken on a lot of the coaching so far. Gayashan Weerasekara, who has won two VTCA best and fairest awards, is another key recruit for Storm, having crossed from Caroline Springs. Williamstown is also coming off a successful season, winning its second Victorian Sub-District Cricket Association premiership in three years. Both its first and second XIs were awarded the premiership last season after being the highest-ranked team heading into the grand finals, which were cancelled. Seagulls secretary Jordan Doyle said there wasn’t a lot happening at the club with the present restrictions. “We haven’t been able to do our annual GM [general meeting],” he said. “Some clubs have chosen to do over Zoom, but we have life members to induct so we don’t really want to do it on that platform. “The executive committee has been meeting frequently and discussing some things. I’ve had a council meeting and discussion about a few things that are happening with our ground.” Doyle said seniors were due to start pre-season training at the start of August, but hadn’t been able to do so. With most of the premiership side sticking together, it had made things a lot easier. Fraser Hay, who won the club’s first XI bowling

Left: Sydenham-Hillside coach Alston Bobb may not get back to Australia this season. (Shawn Smits) 206365_01

Above: Williamstown celebrate a wicket last season. (Mark Wilson)

average, has moved to Footscray, while Dale McDonald has retired again. Former junior Sean Sturrock returns from playing premier cricket with Melbourne. “It’s all been pretty positive and we’re confident we have the depth,” Doyle said. “We haven’t set any individual programs as we’ve all been in stage four lockdown. There’s a few of us in our Strava group doing some fitness stuff. “Everyone has been around long enough to know what is expected of them. You need to be fit for cricket, but it’s not like footy when you

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need 100s of ks [kilometres] in the legs.” Doyle said the club believed it needed three weeks of training ahead of any season. With their ground unavailable for much of the season due to ground works, Doyle said for them this was the ideal season, if any, to have less games. From a club perspective, Doyle said the junior step up was more complicated with their program growing and several clubs in the area. Cricket associations also are having to put several plans in place for various scenarios.

VSDCA chief executive Ken Hilton said they remained confident there would be a season. He said there has been no suggestion from Cricket Victoria that no cricket would be possible. He said it’s been shown in the United Kingdom that cricket can be played safely. Having had their season cut short last season because of bad weather, Hilton said clubs were keen to get back on the ground. He said there could be a different fixture structure depending on restrictions. The Gisborne and District Cricket Association has already made the call to make its season one-dayers only. President Rob McIntyre said one of the biggest issues was the location of clubs. With half of the association’s competing clubs in metropolitan Melbourne and half in regional areas, they could have different COVID-19 timeframes for sport to resume. “There may be a situation where the clubs in the other [regional] areas that are permitted to play may have a small competition whilst waiting for the clubs in metro councils to be permitted to play,” McIntyre said. “We would then start over again with all clubs competing in a competition for points.” McIntyre said they had seven different scenarios with January 30 the latest start time for a season. While a start date is still unknown, there are plenty of players keen to wait it out and get out on the ground. GDCA clubs are reporting an increase in the number of players signing up – many of them footballers keen to play some sport. VTCA president Steve McNamara said they had a number of different scenarios ready to go. He said they expected clubs to need four to five weeks to prepare for a season. “Obviously we are expecting a delayed start,” he said. “It’s just a waiting game for all of us at present. We are still confident of a start at some point.” McNamara said there would be a number of changes once any season started, including all competitions facing stricter hygiene regimes.

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A brand-new display village will soon be constructed at Willow. (Supplied)

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