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There was no crowd watching as jockey Zac Spain rode New Zealand-bred horse Mongolian Marshal to a nail-biting Kyneton Cup victory last week. The Cup, which usually attracts up to 4000 racegoers, was limited to essential staff and regional horse owners. ■ Full
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Ring of steel comes down By Jessica Micallef Victoria is finally whole again after Premier Daniel Andrews eased further restrictions on Sunday. The 25-kilometre travel limit has been lifted and the ‘ring of steel’ dividing metropolitan Melbourne and regional Victoria has been removed. Two visitors from different households, plus dependents, can visit another home and can come at different times. Restaurants, pubs and cafes can host up to 40 patrons indoors and 70 outdoors. Galleries, cinemas and museums can reopen with up to 20 people per space and gyms and
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for outside ceremonies. There is no change for weddings. Victorians who can work from home, must continue to do so and mask rules remain in place. Mr Andrews said the rules around wearing masks outside the home would not be removed soon. “I will not speculate when that will be,“ he said. “Masks are, I know, not a pleasant experience, particularly as the weather gets warmer, but they are low cost and high benefit. “The most important thing of all that all of us has to do is stay the course on this, to be as stubborn as the virus. And if we let our guard
down, it [the virus] will be back. “Today [Sunday] is a day to be proud as Victorians of what we have been able to achieve. “There has been a lot of pain and hurt and there is a need for healing, for investment, for all sorts of repair.” From 11.59pm on November 22, it is expected private gatherings will be increased to 10 people with up to 50 people able to gather in public. Hospitality venues, gyms and fitness studios, religious services, funerals and weddings will also be able to increase their capacity. As of Sunday night, Hume and the Macedon Ranges had no active cases of the virus and there were just four cases across all of Victoria.
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Ecotherapy park set to grow By Jessica Micallef Design planning for stage two of the Romsey Ecotherapy park is under way and construction is expected to begin next year. Stage two of the project will deliver a sensory therapeutic space and an arts and culture open space for people of all ages and abilities. Romsey Ecotherapy Park Inc president Raelene Mottram said the development of the park was entering an exciting new phase. “We are extremely excited to be entering this new phase of development of the park, creating
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a place for events as well as a place of wellbeing in what will be a beautiful setting,” she said. “As the shire looks to recover from the pandemic, this new area of the park, which is ideal for rest and reflection, is sure to be a drawcard for visitors and local residents alike.” The park is located on the corner of Main
and Palmer streets and is being developed in two stages. Romsey Ecotherapy Park Inc and Macedon Ranges council conducted a community consultation phase in 2017 to develop a concept for the park. Stage one, which includes an active nature space, landscaped areas, seating, paths, a flying fox, nature-based play elements and a climbing forest has been completed. The council’s assets and operations director Shane Walden encouraged people to visit the park to see what has been achieved.
“This park is a fine example of how the council and the community can work effectively together to realise a long-held vision and deliver a truly unique space for everyone to enjoy,” he said. Stage two of the park is jointly funded by the state government through Regional Development Victoria ($718,000), Macedon Ranges council ($702,000) and the Romsey and Lancefield branches of the Bendigo Bank ($80,000). The Romsey Ecotherapy Park is expected to completed in May 2022.
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An act of kindness Salesian College Sunbury students are using their flower powers to bring joy to the community. Earlier this year, the college’s year 9 retreat students set up a micro flower farm as part of their curriculum. Now, the flowers are ready to harvest and the students will distribute the flowers among the Sunbury community. College principal Mark Brockhus said the flower farm was used as a teaching tool and to
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Fitness centres and indoor pools are among the facilities that have opened or have expanded services in the Macedon Ranges as COVID-19 restrictions continue to ease. Indoor pools in Gisborne and Kyneton reopened last month with age restrictions on swimmers. Now, swimming is open to all ages with limited numbers in each pool. Aqua aerobics classes are also available for groups of up to 20 people. Swimming lessons have returned for students already enrolled in programs and new enrolments will be accepted from November 23. Indoor stadiums and program rooms are available to hire for non-contact sport including dance classes for children aged 18 and younger, with limits on the numbers of participants. Facility hire for outdoor non-contact sport for adults will continue to be available, with limits on numbers playing and training. Signage has been erected at reopened facilities urging the community to comply with physical distancing and to practise good hand hygiene. In the coming weeks, the council will look to reopen more facilities in line with state government advice, following appropriate assessments and subject to restrictions in place to ensure the health and safety of the community. To learn more about the council’s leisure and aquatic facilities, including locations and hours of operation visit mrsc.vic.gov.au/leisure
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Intersection made safer Lancefield motorists can look forward to a safer journey on the road. Work is under way to improve the corner of Lancefield-Tooborac Road and Burke Wills Track in Lancefield. Safety improvements include widening the corner, installing a splitter island, fresh line marks, new lighting, a rumble strip and signage. Further along Lancefield-Tooborac Road, the right turn lane into Pyalong Road will also be made clearer. Traffic management will be in place until works are complete and speeds will be reduced to 40km/h for the safety of workers, motorists and pedestrians. The $194,000 project is funded by the state government.
Macedon MP Mary-Anne Thomas said the intersection was one of the most “difficult high-speed” areas in the Macedon Ranges. “We are committed to improving the road network right here in Lancefield and across the Macedon Ranges, with these works making this intersection safer and easier to navigate for all drivers,” she said. “Too many people are being injured in crashes at high-speed rural and regional intersections, which is why we are investing in vital safety upgrades.” To keep track of the project, visit regionalroads.vic.gov.au.
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Club tees off at bans Golfers should be allowed back on to Victoria’s fairways for exercise, according to Goonawarra Golf Club chairman Hans van Pelt. Earlier this month, the state government introduced new rules outlawing the sport and forcing clubs to shut their doors. However, Victoria is the only state to introduce a ban on golf, with the sport able to continue on greens interstate, as long as social distancing regulations are followed. Mr van Pelt said the Victorian ban had caused a lot of frustration among golfers. He has called for the state government to reverse its decision. “Golf is an outdoor activity that can be run in line with the isolation requirements,” he said. Mr van Pelt said the golf club, like many other supporting organisations, had been impacted financially by the coronavirus pandemic. He said the club had stood down workers, with the bar, bistro and pro shop closed. HANS VAN PELT
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Council virus support plan By Laura Michell Financial support measures aimed at easing the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on Macedon Ranges residents, businesses and sporting clubs have been adopted by council. The new support measures included the suspension of late payment penalties on animal registrations until September 30; not charging interest on overdue rates or other payments until September 30; and ceasing debt collecting activities on unpaid rates until September 30. Chief executive officer Margot Stork said
the new measures, which came into effect on April 3, would support the community during the crisis. “These are unprecedented times for council, our community and businesses,” she said. “We are all in this together, supporting each other at this very challenging time.” Ms Stork said the council also had existing measures to help residents, businesses and sporting clubs, including allowing suppliers to request earlier payments and enabling groups to request a waiver of their lease fees. “We have been working on ways to reduce the pressure on our community, businesses
and sporting clubs. Please contact us so we can help,” she said. “We will also review our current budget to redirect funding to assist small business and our community groups in recovery. This will be an ongoing project – we are in this together, and for as long as necessary.” The new financial measures are part of the council’s #InThisTogether campaign, which aims to support the wellbeing of the community by finding innovative ways to deliver services while council-run centres are closed. “Already our fitness staff at the Kyneton Toyota Sports & Aquatic Centre are sharing
videos to encourage people at home to keep moving and exercising,” Ms Stork said. “You’ll start to see these initiatives rolling out in coming days and weeks, so keep an eye out for #InThisTogether across our social media channels and on our website. “We encourage you to join the conversation by using the #InThisTogether on social media and help us spread the positive stories of residents, groups and businesses doing great things.” Residents experiencing financial difficulties are encouraged to contact council on 5422 0333 or via mrsc@mrsc.vic.gov.au
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Lower water bills on the cards By Jessica Micallef Water supplies to Melbourne’s booming outer-west will be expanded and prices could be cut over the next decade following the announced merger of the west’s two water providers. Western Water, which provides drinking water and sewerage services to more than 160,000 residents and 3000 businesses in the northwest, will merge with City West Water next year in a bid to reduce costs and expand services to one of Australia’s fastest growing regions.
The new entity, known as Greater Western Water, will come into effect from July 1, 2021. Water Minister Lisa Neville said without the merger the amount of infrastructure needed to meet the booming population growth would drive up annual bills by up to $500 over the next 10 years. She said the changes will now mean annual bills will be on average $160 cheaper by the end of the decade than they are today. “We will protect existing jobs at both water corporations and continue to promote growth for the local economy, to ensure these reforms provide a sustainable future for the region,” she said.
All existing non-executive staff will transfer to the newly integrated water entity, meaning no job losses. Western Water and City West Water currently have about 580,000 customers combined, forecast to rise to almost 700,000 by 2028. The Sunbury and Footscray offices and depots will be retained, an extra 50 staff will be based at Sunbury over the next three years and communities currently served by Western Water will have greater access to the Melbourne water system and water security through the desalination plant. Funding totalling $500,000 has also been
secured to revamp the current Western Water office in Sunbury and to convert the office into a COVIDSafe Greater Western Water hub. Western Water chair Andrew Cairns said the new entity will have the financial resources and staff to cope with the expected growth and demand for new water infrastructure. “We are prioritising the liveability and affordability needs of our customers and community to ensure they continue to receive the services they need and value at an affordable price into the future,” he said. “It will also boost local employment opportunities and allow for an upgrade to our Sunbury office.”
Help keep legacy alive Romsey Ecotherapy Park Inc has launched a fundraising campaign for it’s Art In the Park – A Legacy That Matters display to keep seven art pieces installed at the park. The group needs to raise $186,000 to keep an array of unique artworks, designed predominately by local artists and curated especially for the park, on display. Campaign spokesperson Jenny Stillman said with construction of stage two of the park due to start early next year, funding to retain the artworks needed to be secured as soon as possible. “The funding for these amazing installations needs to be secured before the next stage’s tendering process commences in February 2021,” she said. “The art is a critical part of what will set this [park] apart from all others in the Macedon Ranges.
“Those supporting Art in the Park are helping consolidate Romsey Ecotherapy Park as a truly unique, cultural and wellbeing asset for the region.” Funding from the state and federal governments, Macedon Ranges council and the Romsey and Lancefield Bendigo Bank branches has been secured for stage two of the Romsey Ecotherapy Park development. Stage one, which included an active nature space, is complete. For more information on the artworks and to donate, contact Jenny Stillman on 0411 700 464. Jessica Micallef Charlie Aquilina’s “Cycles” sculpture. (Pictures: Supplied)
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School zone speed warning By Benjamin Millar The long hiatus from classrooms during the COVID-19-driven lockdown period has allowed bad driving habits to develop around school zones, according to police. Police are urging drivers to take extra care in and around schools now that students have returned to class. Acting Sergeant John Harris said it’s vital that drivers stick to the designated 40km/h speed limit in school zones and make sure they’re not distracted by mobile phones when driving.
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“Children can be unpredictable, and drivers need to remember this as they travel through designated 40km/h school zones,” he said. “With extra people moving about, it is so important that we take note of those reduced speed limits and stick to them.” Acting Sergeant Harris said mobile phone use remains the biggest driver distraction issue that police continue to see. “Driving at any speed while using a mobile phone has a significant impact – it can impair a driver’s reaction time, ability to maintain speed and position on the road and general awareness of other traffic,” he said. Parents are also being reminded to park correctly when letting children out, as dropping them off in the middle of the road poses a “completely unnecessary risk”. Acting Sergeant Harris warned that police
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will continue patrolling in and around school zones to make sure everyone gets to and from school safely. “If you choose to do the wrong thing behind the wheel of a car, expect to get caught,” he said.
“All dangerous driver behaviour, including speeding and illegal parking, will be closely monitored with the assistance of our local schools and highway patrol officers. “We do not want to be issuing infringements, but if people choose to put lives at risk then we
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Survey examines future of news Newspaper readers in Sunbury and the Macedon Ranges are being urged to have their say on the future of country media in Australia’s biggest survey on local news. The survey, launched nationally this week, is part of the largest study of its kind in Australia, running for three years with almost $250,000 backing from the Australian Research Council, one of the federal government’s main competitive research funding agencies. Deakin University, RMIT University and Country Press Australia, the peak regional media organisation, of which this newspaper is
a member, are leading the study. The project’s lead investigator, Deakin Associate Professor Kristy Hess, said the future of local newspapers depended on support from local audiences. The survey aims to give people a voice on ways to improve the sustainability of their local paper. “If you read your local newspaper, then it’s absolutely vital you fill in this survey to show your support for local news. We are depending on you,” she said. “We want to hear your ideas and feedback on the role of country newspapers in these digital times. We want to know what
the paper means to you and how it might improve into the future.” Project partner and Country Press Australia executive director, Bruce Morgan, said the project was as much about regional communities as it was about local media businesses. “Local media outside metropolitan Australia is very much the journal of record for the towns and regions it represents,” he said. “It is not exaggerating to say that, should we lose local media representation, it will impact not just on the fabric of those communities,
but the very principles of democracy. That is, the ability to record, champion, challenge and hold accountable. “That is why this highly-credible, well-funded research is vital to those communities and their future.” The survey should take up to 10 minutes and will ask a range of questions that relate to your views on local newspapers. All participants have a chance to win one of 10 new-release Apple iPads.The survey will run until the end of November. Visit this link now to start the survey: localnewsinnovation.org.
Orange Door opens Macedon Ranges locals seeking help with family violence now have greater access to support services. The Orange Door – a free service for people at risk, who are experiencing or who have experienced family violence – has opened in Loddon, which covers Macedon Ranges, Greater Bendigo, Central Goldfields, Mount Alexander, Campaspe and the Loddon Shire. The service provides emergency support including risk assessment, safety planning and vital links to services to provide ongoing support for people who need it. The network is based in Bendigo and will have access points in Macedon Ranges, Echuca, Maryborough and Loddon Shire and phone and email-based service access. Access points are expected to begin operations early next year. Macedon MP Mary-Anne Thomas said The Orange Door in Bendigo is the seventh site in
the state to open. She said the multiple services ensured there were many ways residents can access support across different regions. “For many Victorians, home is not safe and we’re working hard to provide support wherever and whenever it is needed,” she said. “The opening of the Loddon Orange Door will make it that much easier for people to reach out.” The Minister for Prevention of Family Violence Gabrielle Williams said the network brought together workers from specialist family violence, child and family, Aboriginal men’s services to deliver important services. “We know family violence has increased during the pandemic, which is why we haven’t wasted a moment pushing ahead with vital reforms, including this significant step in the expansion of The Orange Door,” she said. Jessica Micallef
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A Kyneton Cup like no other By Jessica Micallef It was a Kyneton Cup like no other. No racegoers were in sight last Wednesday to cheer on Mongolian Marshal in a nail-biting 2000-metre feature race, the bet365 Kyneton Cup. Bartholomeu Dias came in second and Double You Tee placed third. The event, which usually attracts a 4000-strong crowd, was limited to essential staff and 15 regional owners who had a runner on the day. Kyneton and Hanging Rock Racing Club events and operations manager Lisa Evans said it was a great day of racing despite the lack of crowds. “The hustle and bustle of the Kyneton Cup certainly wasn’t there, but it was a great day,” she said. “It was a very close finish between three horses. [Mongolian Marshal] just pipped the other two horses at the end. “It was a little bit eerie for us as management. We work all year on that race day so to have no one here, it certainly was a strange feeling.” Extravagant dresses and impressive millineries are usually front and centre at the Kyneton Cup. But there were no ladies to walk the catwalk at the annual Fashions on the Field competition. “The Fashions on the Field competition is always really strong in Kyneton and has been for a number of years,” Ms Evans said. “It’s a feature of spring racing and it’s a main attraction for a lot of people who come. “It was definitely missed and something we have to wait another 12 months for.” Ms Evans said she was optimistic crowds would be back for a “bigger and better” 2021 Kyneton Cup.
Above: Uptown Lola, ridden by John Aitken, wins the No Fuss Event Hire F&M BM70 Handicap at Kyneton Racecourse. Right: Winner of the bet365 Kyneton Cup Zac Spain with Kyneton Racing Club chief executive John Dight. (Pictures: Brett Holburt - Racing Photos)
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Kids get back in the pool By Esther Lauaki Youngsters return to swimming lessons this week. (Pictures: Supplied)
Children are thrilled to be back in the pool and learning to swim again. Aqua Schools Keilor Park, which has a school in Sunbury, welcomed children back to swimming lessons this week. As part of the state’s roadmap out of the pandemic, more restrictions were eased from Monday, including reopening indoor pools for up to 20 swimmers at a time. Aqua School, owned by Murat Binyazar and Emre Gul, offers beginners lessons and a raft of swim safe education programs for about 400 children aged between three months and 12 years old. Aqua Schools Keilor Park manager Estela Micallef said children were behind on their lessons and keen to return to the water. “We finally have the green light to reopen and return to swimming lessons on Monday 9 November,” Ms Micallef said. “We have had a great response from parents who are so happy that their kids will be back to learning to swim. “There are a lot of unsupervised swimming environments that people will have access to when COVID opens up. We don’t simply teach kids how to swim, we teach them about how to get themselves out of a situation. “Kids are going through a whole swimming and water safety program where we teach them about swimming at the beach, by themselves, with clothes on, swimming between the flags.” Ms Micallef said a stringent COVIDSafe plan is in place with strict hygiene measures, contact tracing and declaration forms. “We want people to be confident in us that they can bring their kids back into swimming lessons safely,” she said. “We are COVIDSafe and ensure all safety and hygiene procedures. All staff have completed infection control training.”
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Bulla Shire’s administration last week handed down its estimates for the coming year. Sunbury residents can expect to pay only a 6.5 per cent increase in their general rate for 1988.
The way has been cleared for businessman Felice Trovatello to begin production at his Riddells Creek concrete batching plant after an hour-long debate by Romsey Council.
Concern at the rising cost of school contribution payments and voluntary fees in state schools has angered some Sunbury families.
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ANIMAL CUPCAKES Ingredients 125g butter, softened 3/4 cup caster sugar 2 large eggs 1 tsp vanilla extract 1 1/2 cups self-raising flour 1/2 cup plain flour 3/4 cup milk
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Method 1. Pre-heat oven to 170°C fan-forced. Line 12 muffin pans with paper cases. 2. To make cupcakes: Place butter and sugar into a bowl and beat with electric mixer until pale and creamy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well between each addition. Mix in vanilla. 3. Fold in flours and milk alternately until combined and mixture is smooth. Spoon mixture between patty cases and bake for 20-22 mins until golden. Let cupcakes cool completely. 4. To make icing: Using an electric mixer on medium speed, beat ingredients together for 4 minutes or until light and fluffy. Put some icing in different bowls and add a few drops of food colouring to each to create different colours. 5. Decorate using lollies and biscuits to create animal faces - chicks, pigs, cats, bears, spiders and lions are all fun to make! TIP: Get creative and make aliens, monsters or cartoon characters it’s all in the decoration! Recipe supplied by Tess, tested by Isabelle, 3 (pictured)
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Method 1. Cut coloured paper to the right size to fit around a toilet roll and glue to the rolls. 2. Glue the rolls together so they’re standing side by side. 3. Draw the head, tail and feet of your chosen animal on paper or cardboard and cut out. 4. Finish your animal head with whiskers, ears, eyes, colour and creative sparkle (you can either draw these or glue on craft items). 5. Glue the head on top of the first roll, the legs onto the middle rolls, and the tail onto the end roll. 6. Glue the bottom of the rolls to a strip of paper or cardboard to make a base stand. Idea supplied by Ava, tested by Emma, 6 (pictured).
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Which musical features the Cole Porter song, Brush Up Your Shakespeare?
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Agent’s choice KILMORE 49 Casuarina Street, 3764 Chess Property Consultants: 5429 5544
Price: $515,000
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If contemporary sophistication and good design are what you’re looking for, put this one at the top of the list. Beautifully presented indoors, and with a magnificent outdoor entertaining area, the property couldn’t be more perfect for a family and/or entertainer. As well as a separate study at the front, there are three spacious fitted bedrooms, the main (behind double doors) with a walk-through robe, and a glam dual-basin en suite with lovely freestanding tub. The main bathroom is similarly sleek, with a tub matching the en suite’s. Oaken-grey floor planks that begin in the entry hall flow down to the kitchen and dining area, which adjoins a grey-carpeted living area. An expansive stone breakfast bench, closet pantry and subway splashback tiles accompany all the mod-cons in the smart kitchen. The laundry has a closet, while a split-system, gas ducted heating, and security shutters on all windows are welcome features. A magnificent gabled pergola runs across the back and down the side, with blinds providing all-round shelter, plus a ceiling fan and heater. This is a real all-weather highlight that any family will love. With pretty gardens on the block of about 505 square metres, the property also has an integrated double garage with internal access to the entry hall.
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• 4th bedroom or excellent home office/studio • Spacious laundry, 2nd toilet and ample storage • Excellent undercover entertainment area • Double car integrated garage Enjoy all that country living has to offer. Privacy, friendly court, spacious home and backyard, room to work from home and excellent location.
Family accommodation comprises: “Your Forever home Is Here!” Upstairs: • Large queen size main bedroom with 2-way bathroom and walk-inrobe • 2nd and 3rd bedrooms are very generous and boast built-in-robes Downstairs: • Delightful lounge/dining • Attractive kitchen with ample bench space and breakfast area all overlooking the backyard • Large rumpus room with wood heatin
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“HOW LOW CAN THEY GO” 2020 has really been the most extraordinary year, a year that most of us want to see come to an end! History has been made again in this extraordinary year with the Reserve Bank of Australia reducing interest rates again. Interest rates have been incredibly low for some time and I think most of us thought that they could not go any lower, but, we were wrong, they are now the lowest they have ever been. How low can they go? This is such a wonderful time to either sell or to buy, the “upside” of low interest rates. Why sell? To upsize, downsize or relocate to a warmer climate and the buyers are there, ready and waiting to move to the country encouraged by low interest rates. Why buy? First home buyers are on the move encouraged by two important things: - Stamp duty relief and, yes, low interest rates. This is also the ideal time to invest! Let’s face it, money in the bank is not earning anything and the Stock Market is incredibly volatile (this is an opinion only – not financial advice) and property seems to be an excellent option. Whether selling, buying or investing it is essential that you carefully discuss your financial situation with your bank, accountant, financial advisor or broker! “How low can they go?” I for one, hope, that this is the lowest that our interest rates go, on the other hand, we do not want to see 17% or higher as in the 1980’s. Low interest rates – a great time to sell or buy! • Column supplied by Liz Dormontt. Liz is a director of Chess Property Consultants, based in Romsey. To contact Liz, phone 5429 5544 or check out their website at www.chessproperty.com.au
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Woodend 14 Roxanne Court Location and Lifestyle at its Finest on 1002m2
Price $975,000
In a beautiful quiet position on a private large block this contemporary granite style 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom residence is positioned in a most attractive garden setting and has been crafted to a high standard with 9’ ceilings and double glazing throughout. Large main living comprising open plan lounge, dining and superb kitchen. Glass sliders access a beautiful pergola paved area affording privacy and a mature garden setting with a low maintenance garden featuring lovely shady trees. www.14roxannecourt.com
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Lauriston via Kyneton 292 Salisbury Road. Only approx 85km (65 mins) Melb Airport and 105km (85 mins) Melb CBD The Virgin Hills Vineyard - 143 Ha (353 Acres) Originally established by Tom Lazar in 1968 An iconic and special vineyard that pioneered the renaissance of the Macedon Ranges wine producing region when it was established by the celebrated restaurateur and vigneron Tom Lazar in 1968. The vineyard has a rich history and reputation for producing superb wines in one of the coolest grape growing regions of Australia which is fast becoming one of Victoria’s most popular inner country tourism locations. Features include approximately 24 acres of established vines with varieties including Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Merlot and Chardonnay, five dams, a former restaurant, winery and accommodation infrastructure (all in need of substantial repair) and seven separate titles.
Baynton via Kyneton 2141 Burke and Wills Track. Only approx 95km (65 mins) Melb Airport and 115km (85 min) Melb CBD The Glenhope Vineyard - 64.6 Ha (159 Acres) Established in 1998 An opportunity to purchase one of the largest vineyards in the Macedon Ranges cool climate wine region, just 3kms south of the Heathcote wine region. Features include approximately 90 acres of established vines, varieties including Pinot, Riesling, Shiraz, Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Chardonnay, two dams, bore, shed, two separate titles and sealed road frontage. There are some excellent new homesite options on the property to build your grand designs dream residence (subject to Council approval) to capture magnificent views over the vineyards and the surrounding countryside.
Price $2,300,000 View By appointment John Keating 0419 880 444 Sandi Barry-Mueller 0408 392 347 Peter Wood 0408 866 774
Price $2,200,000 View By appointment John Keating 0419 880 444 Sandi Barry-Mueller 0408 392 347 Peter Wood 0408 866 774
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Toyota has taken a no-compromise leaf out of the European book for the Supra GR sports car. (Pictures: Supplied)
By Derek Ogden, Marque Motoring As shutters around the world go up against the pandemic and intellectual property pirates, automobile manufacturers increasingly are opening to the sharing of ideas, design and technology. For years, rising costs of new-vehicle development have opened the borders between what were once bitter rivals with sharing on an industrial scale: think Ford and Mazda with Ranger and BT-50 utes, Toyota and Subaru with the 86 and BRZ sports cars. And who can forget Holden and Toyota badge engineering Apollo / Camry and Nova / Corolla during the Button Plan days? Now, Toyota is at it again, this time building the new version of its iconic Supra sports coupe around a German chassis and engine. And those familiar with European performance car influence will immediately pick up the BMW Z4 in its Japanese counterpart. The Supra GR comes to market in Australia in two variants, the GT and GTS. The GT is $84,600 and the GTS $94,600, not including on-roads. The German cousin, the Z4 3.0 M40i, clears the bar at $127,900. Powered by a 250 kW / 500 Nm turbo-petrol 3.0-litre straight six, the GR Supra puts this prodigious power to ground through the rear wheels via a new quick-shifting, sports-tuned eight-speed automatic transmission. With limited-slip differential and adaptive suspension, launch control serves up a zero-to-100 km/h sprint in a nippy 4.3 seconds.
for the GTS, named after iconic racetracks. Chosen by Toyota Australia employees. They are Fuji White, Suzuka Silver, Goodwood Grey, Monza Red, Silverstone Yellow, Le Mans Blue, Bathurst Black and Nurburg Matte Grey.
Interior The cabin décor is basic black, broken up by splashes of race-bred design such as carbon fibre-look trim. Leather-accented, heated sports seats are eight-way power adjustable. A leather-accented three-spoke sports steering wheel is well placed with controls and transmission paddle shifts, while the GTS adds sports accelerator and brake pedals. The instrument cluster is uncluttered and straightforward in its layout of digital speedo and analogue petrol and temperature gauge. Dual zone climate control keeps driver and passenger comfy and wireless phone charger, Front and rear 12-volt accessory sockets and USB power socket with input for infotainment top up the list of accessories.
Infotainment Front and centre is an 8.8-inch touchscreen multimedia display, which is also accessed through a large control knob, surrounded by system access buttons, on the centre console. As in the majority of modern cars, Bluetooth connectivity is a given, embedded satellite navigation a welcome inclusion and voice recognition a bonus. The GTS is fitted with a Premium JBL AM / FM / DAB+ audio delivering Surround Sound through 12 speakers.
AT A GLANCE MODEL RANGE Toyota Supra GR GT $84,900 Toyota Supra GR GTS $94,900 OPTIONS Nurburgring Matte Grey paint $2500 Alcantara upholstery $2500
Note: These prices do not include government or dealer delivery charges. Contact your local Toyota dealer for drive-away prices.
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While the Supra GR shares engine and chassis with the BMW Z4, Toyota insists there was no compromise with its design as a classic sports car with long, bonnet, swept back cabin and low beltline. With a nod to Toyota’s sports car heritage dating back to the 1967 2000GT with its double bubble roof, the new Supra takes into account the aerodynamics and balance needed for high performance driving on road or racetrack. The low centre-of-gravity necessary for true sports performance, Toyota dropped the running ground clearance below its usual standard minimum of 130mm to just 119mm. The GTS rolls on 19-inch forged alloy wheels shod with low profile Michelin Pilot Super Sport tyres specifically tuned for Supra and featuring a bespoke compound to offer outstanding grip. Sports brakes with red brake calipers peer out from within. The new Supra is offered in a choice of seven standard colours, plus an optional matte grey
The GTS is powered by the tried-and-tested BMW 3.0-litre six-cylinder inline engine found in the top-spec Z4. Maximum power of 250 kW comes up between 5000 and 6500 rpm, while top torque of 500 Nm is on tap from 1600 to 4500 revs.
control at all speeds. Lane departure alert includes steering assist, the latter, which some drivers could find intrusive, can be switched off. Front and rear parking and clearance sonars with rear-end collision warning is augmented by rear cross-traffic alert and reversing camera. A blind spot monitor shows when it’s safe to pull out and hill-start assist holds the vehicle when setting off on an incline.
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Five-star safety starts with seven airbags (driver and passenger, front, front side, side curtain, and driver, knee). Autonomous emergency braking features front collision warning with daytime pedestrian and cyclist detection. A pop-up bonnet helps to minimise injuries here if an accident occurs. In addition, ABS anti-skid braking with brake assist, vehicle stability control, traction control, active cornering assist and brake standby, fade and drying functions are on hand. The driver has access to speed limit info via a head-up display and a speed limiter can be brought into play, together with active cruise
Strap in, this could be a wild ride! That was easier said than done in the test Supra, with the seatbelt clasps nestling deep in the space between the two seats and transmission tunnel. Small fingers made them hard to reach; large hands, difficult to fiddle with the belt clips. Press the start/stop button on the dashboard and the engine leaps into life with a breathy rasp, that rises to a roar as the revs mount. With maximum power of 250 kW between 5000 and 6500 rpm and a 7000 km/h red line there is no argument about the Supra’s sporting prowess. However, surprisingly, thanks to a flat torque curve (500 Nm at 1600 to 4500 revs), the
coupe is almost Camry-like in its easy-going attitude to stop / start city living. Combined urban / highway fuel consumption on 95 RON petrol is put at 7.7 litres per 100 kilometres by Toyota. Securely ensconced in eighth gear at motorway speeds the Supra test car clocked up an average fuel consumption of 5.6 litres per 100 kilometres. Which ran out to 10-plus in town, still now bad and indicating the clever engineering in the powerplant. Toyota Supra handling is spot on, with an active limited-slip differential and adaptive suspension working with the GTS 19-inch wheels wrapped in specially developed Michelin tyres, plus 50 / 50 weight distribution ensuring top-notch traction, stability, responsiveness and balance for road or track. The driver’s view out of the rear window is constrained, because of the steeply sloping roofline. Reversing camera with guidelines and rear parking alarms were put to full use on test. As was the sharp GTS-only windscreen head-up display, which included welcome speed limit warnings. While the boot is big (290 litres) for a car of its type, the opening is pinched and not welcoming of bulky items. Cabin storage consists of passenger-side glovebox with seven-litre capacity and rear parcel shelf behind the seats.
Summing up The Supra is one of the few non-European sports cars that could do justice to the BMW tradition in high-performance automobile engineering. Well done, Toyota.
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New Werribee Giants coach Ryan Balzer. (Mark Wilson) 220421_01
Werribee Giants are determined to come back bigger and stronger in Baseball Victoria summer league division 2. After strong performances last season, the Giants had hoped they had done enough to earn promotion into division 1. While they claimed the minor premiership, which put them in contention for promotion, the club was left disappointed when Baseball Victoria decided not to promote them because they didn’t have the numbers for the junior team. Giants president Dave Bishop-Worn said it was disappointing for the team and the club would look to ensure it met all the points for qualification for promotion next time round. The Giants were knocked out in the preliminary final. “We will come back bigger and stronger,” he said.
“We’re looking to be at the pointy end of the table again. The guys in the ones are keen, so hopefully we can go that one step further.” Bishop-Worn said that they would have a similar team to the past season. Like most other teams, they’ve had trouble securing an import due to travel restrictions. “It’s basically the same team as last year, with a couple of returning players, who haven’t played for a few years. “The numbers are good and they will start to filter down to the other sides.” There has been a coaching change, with Ryan Balzer taking over from John Curnow. Curnow is continuing on as a player. Bishop-Worn said the club was rapt that Balzer, who has been president at the club in 2018 and 2019, had been appointed coach. The division 1 season is expected to start in early December.
Darley bounces back By Tara Murray Darley bounced back with a win following its first loss since early 2019 in the Ballarat Cricket Association. After an uncharacteristic performance against East Ballarat last weekend, the Lions were on fire at home against Ballarat-Redan in Saturday’s one-dayer. The Lions bowled Ballarat-Redan out for 150 with six balls remaining of the 50 overs. Dayle Locke and Hasitha Wickramasinghe took two wickets each for the Lions. The Lions, led by Danza Hyatt, made light work of the chase, reaching the mark with just over 22 overs remaining. The Lions made 2-151 with Hyatt finishing unbeaten on 80, in an innings which included seven fours and three sixes. Speaking before the game, Lions coach Brian Wheelahan said they had spoken about their poor performance during the week. He said they knew they could play better. “We were outplayed a little,” he said. “We had a quick chat about it. We were really embarrassed about it, as it’s not us. “The [winning] run had to come to an end but not like that as we departed from all aspects of our game.” Wheelahan said they had been confident of bouncing back and that’s exactly what they did. The win has the Lions in fourth spot after three rounds. Wheelahan said overall they were happy with how things had gone so far. “Golden Point was the side we were meant to play in the grand final and we beat them in round one,” he said. “It’s a really even competition and if you’re not on your game, anyone can get you. “Hopefully last week was a reality check.” Wheelahan was among the interested onlookers on Sunday, to see what restrictions Premier Daniel Andrews would ease. With the regional and metro ‘ring of steel’ in place, Wheelahan, who lives in metro Melbourne, hasn’t been able to attend any training or games the first three rounds. With the border coming down, Wheelahan will be back at training this week and at the game on Saturday. In a boost for the Lions, Rahmatullah Khwaja, who like Wheelahan lives in Melbourne, is now available for selection. “It has been frustrating just talking on FaceTime,” Wheelahan said. The Lions this week face Buninyong at home. In the Gisborne and District Cricket
Darley’s Danza Hyatt. (Shawn Smits) 203366_05
Association regional club competition, Bacchus Marsh handed Gisborne its first loss since the 2018-19 season. Gisborne made 143 with Mick Allen top scoring with 59. Nicholas Strangio took three wickets for the Bulls.
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Skipper James Lidgett made 50 not out as the Bulls finished 7-145. Romsey proved too strong for Woodend. Woodend made 9-122 from its overs with Darin Jewell taking 6-30. Romsey made the runs with ease, finishing 4-131.
“Ryan is excited and looking forward to bringing in a lot of youth and enthusiasm to the ones,” he said. “He’s been part of Werribee for a long time. He’ll coach the firsts and the whole club. “He’s an accredited coach and they’re really hard to come by, especially in baseball.” As well as having good numbers in the seniors, the club has had good numbers with their junior sides. Bishop-Worn said everyone was keen to get back to train and socialise with their friends and teammates. The club is looking for players for its under-12 teams at its satellite clubs Tarneit Rangers and the Point Cook Pirates. Both play in a western suburbs competition on Friday nights. Tara Murray
New coach for Lakers women New Caroline Springs women’s coach Dean Ellis decided the time was right to step up and coach his daughter. Ellis was recently named the club’s women’s coach for next year’s Western Region Football League season, He has previously coached his son and been president of the Lakers. Ellis, who has watched the women’s side the past few years, said it was a good opportunity to coach. He replaces Colin Clohesy. “I’ve coached my son in the past and my daughter plays football at Caroline Springs,” he said. “I thought I would stand up and do something for her. “She is pretty excited by it.” Ellis admits that he’s an old fashioned coach that does give a bit of spray, but knows that women’s football is different to men’s. He was president of the club when it first introduced female sides. “The way women’s footy is, it’s come a long way,” he said. “There’s so much passion the girls have for it and I’m going to try and tap into that passion. “We’ve got sides in the under-18s and under-16s and I want to have a pathway for them. “I want them to have somewhere to play, if they can’t or don’t want to play at a higher level.” The Lakers have made finals every year since first fielding a women’s side in 2017. They were runners-up in 2018 to Manor Lakes, before falling short in the 2019 decider to Spotswood. The 2020 season was cancelled due to COVID-19. Ellis said he expected them to still have that core group of players, despite no football this season. “We had a core group of about 25 players and hopefully most of them will return. “There’s a few 18s girls who are coming up and this will be their first season playing in under-18s. “It’s a big step up for those players, but we have the other players there to help them with that transition.” The club is still waiting for AFL Victoria to announce when clubs can return to training. Tara Murray
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Heath Scotland takes the reins at Sunshine New Sunshine coach Heath Scotland was keen to get back into local football after losing his job in the AFL system. A development coach at North Melbourne this year, Scotland was one of several in the industry to lose his job due to COVID-19. Realistic about his chances of getting another job in the AFL for next season, Scotland decided to return to local football, signing with the Western Region Football League division 1 club. “I’m looking forward to it,” Scotland said. “Looking at it, 30 per cent of AFL coaches lost their jobs, so it was going to be difficult to step back into another role. “I wanted to get back into footy and get back into coaching and I love coaching local footy. I was approached by Sunshine and I sat on it for a week or two and now the rest is history.”
Heath Scotland is Sunshine’s new coach. (Sunshine Facebook)
Scotland previously coached his junior club Darley, taking them to the 2017 Ballarat Football League premiership, before moving to North Melbourne.
Scotland said talking with people at Sunshine, he could see some correlation between the Kangaroos and Darley. Like the Devils, the Kangaroos have a young up-and-coming list. “It ticks a lot of boxes,” he said. “Sunshine is a really strong club and is filled by good people. They were speaking about correlations between Sunshine and Darley. “The club has struggled the last year or two, but made the grand final a couple of years before that. “There’s the challenge of building the side from down the bottom and bringing them back up. It’s an opportunity to test myself.” Scotland, who played 268 AFL games for Carlton and Collingwood, said he was aware of the level of competition in the WRFL with some of his family members having previously
played in the competition. Scotland replaces Adam Contessa who stood down from the role in late August. He said the club was now in the process of getting its list in place for next season. “Most players don’t want to commit until a club has signed a coach,” he said. “Now that’s happened, we’re going to look at bringing back Sunshine people to Sunshine. “We’re not going to be bringing in people left, right and centre. “Every club needs to bring in players when they’re down the bottom, so a couple of players will be essential. “We’ll start with looking to bring in locals and then see what we need from there. It’s about getting the right people to the club.” Tara Murray
Lions women’s coach named
Yarraville’s Joshua Hahnel. (Luke Hemer) 205107_07
Eagles hope to soar By Tara Murray After a long winter of lockdown, Yarraville Cricket Club has had an influx of players ahead of the Victorian Sub-District Cricket Association north-west season. With a season now confirmed, Eagles captain-coach Matthew Grose said they had a record number of players register to play. “I think it would have been really devastating if we hadn’t been able to play the sport that we love, like the footballers through winter,” he said. “Our sport has been a benefactor, with a prolonged period of lockdown, we’ve been overwhelmed with a record number of players. “It’s going to be difficult to organise training.” Grose said the majority of players had returned from the past season, while some former players had returned and would be looking to fill spots in the top two sides. A number of younger players were also keen to push their claims for a senior spot. “We’ve got a lot of young juniors who have been coming through the teams,” he said.
“They want to get some experience at senior level. “We will have five senior teams. Last season the fifth team was mainly juniors. We’re hoping some of those kids will fill spots in the fourth team and push higher.” From the first XI, two players from the past season won’t be returning. Arjun Sehrawat, who was named in the Victorian under-15 team, has moved on to Premier Cricket club Footscray. He took 17 wickets in the first XI as a 14-year-old. Tom Saunders, who came into the side in the back half of the season, has stepped away from cricket for family reasons. Grose said they had been able to fill those roles with a couple of key inclusions. “I think the players coming back from last year, after a season off or injury, will help strengthen the side. “Sam Shearer started last season [played five games] before needing to have shoulder surgery and will be a valuable recruit. “Mohan D’Souza played with us two seasons ago before missing last season. They’re both
super keen to come back.” Grose said the playing group had put high expectations on itself after a strong 2019-20 season where they finished second in their group. They were knocked out in the semi-finals by Werribee. Minor premiers Williamstown was awarded the premiership after the grand final was called off due to COVID-19. Grose said they were hoping to replicate that success not only next season, but in the long term. “We weren’t far off it … we were outplayed on the second day of the semi-final against Werribee. “Internally we think we’re good enough and really well suited to one-day cricket. “If we continue with that white ball form, we will take a lot of beating again. “We’ve got a lot of depth in our squad which is what one-day cricket is about. We’ve got a really even deep squad. “We certainly have high expectations of ourselves.” The Eagles face local rival Altona in the opening round of the season on November 21.
New Sunbury Lions women’s coach Daniel Brady decided to take on the coaching role after a couple of years cheering from the sidelines. With two of his daughters playing football with the Lions in recent years, Brady has been a keen observer and supporter. Phil Lithgow stepped down from the coaching role following the cancelled 2020 season and after moving away from the area. Brady decided to put his hand up to coach the Essendon District Football League side. Brady said he had always been keen to support his children with their different sports. “I became president of the Melton Basketball Association with my daughters playing basketball, but the two older ones are now playing football,” he said. “I was down at training sessions more and more and I started to get the passion to teach them. “They want to learn and know more and more. It was in the back of my mind and it snowballed from there.” Brady has never coached women’s or girls’ football, but has an extensive football and sporting background. He played football for nearly 20 years at the Sunbury Kangaroos, winning three premierships and having the honour of being the club’s first senior captain. Brady later stepped into coaching and held a number of different coaching roles, senior and junior, at clubs across the Riddell District, Central Highlands and Ballarat football leagues. With his daughters playing basketball, he started coaching basketball, which led him to taking on the Melton Basketball Association presidency, which he recently gave up. Brady said he was looking forward to the challenge of coaching football. “They asked me if I was able to recruit players from other teams, but with not coaching girls’ or women’s football I don’t have that ability. “For me, there’s a good mob of under-18s and they’re going to be the recruits and we need to provide that pathway.” Former Sunbury Kangaroos’ women’s coach Brian Millett has been appointed assistant coach. “Phil has done a great job in setting it up … and the girls and myself are keen to keep it going,” he said. “I don’t want to take the foot off the pedal in that regards.” Tara Murray
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