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Back to the movies It’s a box office hit. The Reading Cinemas Sunbury reopened last Thursday after nearly eight months of blank screens. Cinema manager Amelia Clarke couldn’t be more excited to welcome back film fanatics. “It’s a big relief. I can’t even explain how happy and excited I am and hopefully it will stay like that,” she said. “It’s been a long trek for the staff but we are back and everyone is really stoked.” While film lovers are able to return to the cinema auditorium, a trip to the movies will look a little different. Up to 20 people, socially distanced, will be allowed per theatre and in the foyer. Masks must be worn during the movie except when eating and drinking. “We will also be disinfecting every cinema after each use [and] … every seat will be allocated which is very important,” Ms Clarke said. “We will still have popcorn in the boxes but we will have bags to make sure it is covered.” Ms Clarke encouraged people to book tickets online to avoid disappointment. Details: readingcinemas.com.au/
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Crossing on the way out By Jessica Micallef Works to begin removing the “notorious” Gap Road level crossing are ahead of schedule. Construction on the project will begin next year, with the level crossing expected to be removed by late 2022 and the remaining works completed in 2023 – two years ahead of the initial 2025 completion date. Gap Road will be lowered under the rail line to preserve the character of the heritage-listed Sunbury station, improve safety and ease congestion. About 19,000 vehicles pass through the Gap
Road level crossing each day, with the number expected to reach 27,000 in 2026, according to state government data. The level crossing removal is being delivered with the $2.1 billion Sunbury line upgrade, which includes platform extensions, train stabling modifications and rail track power upgrades at Sunbury station to enable bigger and more modern trains to run on the line. The line is expected to transport up to 113,000 passengers in peak hours every week when the Metro Tunnel is open. An additional 400 parking bays for commuters, shoppers and visitors will also be
built on the parking lot behind Harris Scarfe, Sunbury to improve access to public transport. Transport Infrastructure Minister Jacinta Allan said the projects will be a big boost for local jobs. “This notorious level crossing has been leaving Sunbury residents stranded in traffic for far too long,” she said. “These works will be a congestion-buster for the community … [and] will support thousands of jobs building the projects we need.” Sunbury MP Josh Bull said the station upgrade and level crossing removal would make commuting in and out of Sunbury easier.
“We are delivering both of these important transport projects together to reduce disruption to our community and get better outcomes for rail passengers, road users and residents faster,” he said. The Gap Road level crossing will be the fourth crossing removed on the Sunbury line and is one of 75 “dangerous and congested” level crossings across Melbourne to be gone by 2025. Feedback on the project is now open and will close on Sunday, November 29. To have your say, visit: bigbuild.engage.vic. gov.au or call 1800 105 105.
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New-look councils By Jessica Micallef A mix of returning, former and new councillors will lead the Macedon Ranges for the next four years as Macedon Ranges’ residents voted for new faces to represent them. In East ward, Annette Death was the first person elected, receiving nearly 27 per cent of first preference votes. She was followed by returning councillor Bill West and Geoff Neil. They received 18.65 and 16.18 per cent of first preference votes respectively. Henry Bleeck and Natasha Gayfer were not re-elected. In South ward, two new councillors and a former councillor have been elected, after Mandi Mees, Helen Radnedge and Andrew
Twaits did not stand for re-election. Former councillor Rob Guthrie was the first person elected to represent South ward after receiving more than 28 per cent of first preference votes. Cr Guthrie served as a South ward councillor from 2003-2012. He will be joined by Dominic Bonanno and Anne Moore. In West ward, former mayor and sitting councillor Jennifer Anderson was the first candidate elected with nearly 17 per cent of first preference votes. Two-time mayor Janet Pearce was also re-elected and long-time Macedon Ranges resident Mark Ridgeway was voted in. The councillors were sworn in at a ceremony on Monday. The mayor will be elected on
Monday, November 23 and the new council’s first meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, November 25. In Hume, there is a new-look Jacksons Creek ward, with only one councillor returning. Jack Medcraft was re-elected for his fourth term, receiving 18.6 per cent of first preference votes. He will be joined by first-time councillor and long-time Sunbury SES member Jarrod Bell and Sunbury’s Trevor Dance. Cr Ann Potter, who was seeking a sixth term on council, wasn’t re-elected. Leigh Johnson didn’t stand for re-election. • Please take part in an important survey on the future of local news at: www. localnewsinnovation.org
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Kids make a splash as pools reopen Children are strapping their goggles back on and making a splash as indoor swimming pools reopen. Aqua Schools Sunbury reopened it’s doors and resumed swimming lessons last week. Aqua Schools offers a range of swim safe education programs and lessons for children aged between three months and 11 years. Aqua Schools Sunbury manager Chelsea King said children had fallen behind in their water and swim safety education during the many months of lockdown.
“Kids haven’t been exposed to going to play in grandma and grandpa’s backyard pool or going to a river or a beach and this is concerning because it can be dangerous,” she said. “When kids come [to lessons] every week, they are educated about water safety … and this is really important because we are going into the summer period.” To maintain a COVIDSafe pool environment, up to 20 people are allowed in the pool and only one parent per child can attend a lesson. “We have all our COVIDSafe plans in place,
teachers have COVIDSafe training, we have a hygiene officer throughout the whole shift and we have check-in codes so we have done everything we possibly can to adhere to all the restrictions,” Ms King said. “We have very small classes [and] we only run two classes at a time, sometimes there is only one class, so it’s not a busy centre … which can be overwhelming.” Details: sunbury@aquaschools.com.au or 0423 843 243. Jessica Micallef
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Haweil elected Hume mayor New Hume mayor Joseph Haweil hopes to inspire young people to take an interest in politics. At just 31, Cr Haweil becomes the second youngest overall and youngest male mayor in Hume, after being elected unanimously on Thursday night as the new council was sworn in. He said his father could never have imagined that his son would become mayor of Hume, after coming to the city as a refugee many years ago. “I express my immense gratitude to you all for bestowing this honour on me,” he said in his first speech as mayor. “In this role I will support and champion Australian values like mutual respect, tolerance, passion for those in need and equality of opportunity. “Those who know me well know my interest in public service and politics have been rooted in my upbringing and values. These include fairness, justice and support for the vulnerable. In my life, family, faith and community have been seminal.” Cr Haweil said helping residents and businesses through the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic remained a massive focus of the new council. He said the council would look to federal and state governments for funding to get projects moving, such as the redevelopment of the Broadmeadows train station, major road duplications, delivery of the Bulla Bypass and Outer Metropolitan Ring Road and new bus services. Cr Haweil said there were a number of issues he remained passionate about and would seek to champion. They include reforming council’s community hiring policy; continuing the strong legacy of the past council on indented parking; combating the impacts of gambling harm in Hume; supporting youth training and internship opportunities; and incentivising businesses to employ local people. Cr Jack Medcraft will serve as deputy mayor. Tara Murray
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Parking restrictions monitored By Jessica Micallef Parking restrictions in the Macedon Ranges have returned to normal as COVID-19 restrictions ease and visitors return to the area. To recognise the changing community needs during the pandemic in April, the council’s authorised officers reduced parking enforcement activities for some offences. Patrols continued and fines were issued for
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illegal parking in red signed areas such as no stopping zones, loading zones and for parking in a disabled bay without a permit, but officers had not been patrolling or issuing fines in green signed areas with timed parking restrictions. Council officers have resumed patrols and will issue fines as normal for illegal parking in all signed areas. Parking on nature stripes and advertising vehicles for sale on council-managed land will
also be targeted during patrols. The council’s planning and environment director, Angela Hughes, said parking enforcement was important to ensure amenity and accessibility for visitors and locals across the region. She encouraged all drives to act responsibly by obeying road rules and parking signs. “As we move into the recovery phase following recent lockdowns, ensuring fair and
safe access to car parking supports residents and local businesses with maximising the number of customers that can be served,” she said. “Council officers will continue to exercise discretion for parking enforcement around health services in line with recommendations from the Victorian Department of Health and Human Services.” Details: mrsc.vic.gov.au/parking or call 5422 0333.
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Kerby, is the new face of recycling in the Macedon Ranges. The mascot is the face of the council’s ‘Let’s Get Sorted’ waste and recycling campaign and will be hard at work visiting schools and attending events across the region to help residents sort their waste in the right bins. When wearing the lime green FOGO (Food Organics Garden Organics) hat, Kerby collects food and garden wastes and turns them into compost for local farms, parks and gardens. Kerby wears a yellow recycling hat, to collect recyclable materials to be turned into new items, collects glass to be turned into roads and new items when the purple glass-only hat is on, and the red general waste hat, is for collecting left over items that can’t be recycled or composted. The winning bin mascot name was chosen from more than 70 entries to the council’s bin mascot naming competition. Jessica Micallef
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Mother, son defying the odds By Esther Lauaki Tiny baby Hunter continues to defy the odds – just like his mum Chloe Zammit. Delivered by emergency cesarean on July 5 at 27 weeks, Hunter weighed little more than a block of butter at 811 grams and set a record as the smallest baby born at Joan Kirner Hospital. Ms Zammit and her partner Dillon’s fertility journey has been heartbreakingly difficult. “I had my daughter Marissa by cesarean at 18 and then had five miscarriages after that and we didn’t know why,” she told Star Weekly. “Doctors told me in 2018 that I would no longer be able to have any children.” Ms Zammit said she counted herself and Hunter “lucky to be here”. “It was a high-risk pregnancy,” she said. “When they delivered Hunter, I didn’t think I would hear him cry but he cried and I was so relieved. “I didn’t get to kiss him at all for six days and I had my first cuddle on July 12.” Hunter’s first three months were spent on a breathing machine, having blood transfusions, COVID-19 tests and fighting infection. Doctors believed he would need oxygen for the next two years but Hunter proved them wrong and is now breathing on his own. “I always thought that being a mother was what I was born to be,” she said. “I risked my life to have my son … and I’m so thankful for all the support that we have received. In recognition of World Prematurity Day, November 17, Miracle Babies Foundation will launch Nurture ‘E’ – The EEE Impact – an information hub on the Miracle Babies website, providing evidence, education and empowerment for families of premature and sick babies.
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have a fire ready plan in place and be prepared,” he said. “By making sure you and your family know and understand the warning levels and what they mean, will help you to implement your fire plan in the event of an emergency.” The council has installed new signs across the municipality as an additional reminder for residents to prepare properties before the Fire Danger Period commences. They are also working with state government and fire service agencies to ensure that the city is fire ready. For more information about the Fire Danger Period, warnings, restrictions and being prepared visit www.cfa.vic.gov.au.
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New braille stickers to assist Macedon Ranges residents living with vision impairment or blindness can be placed on kerbside bins. The braille stickers will support residents who are blind or have low vision to identify each of their four bins. Macedon Ranges council’s assets and operations director, Shane Walden said the stickers were in response to feedback from residents. “The council reached out to Vision Australia who helped with the production of the new braille bin stickers,” he said. The braille bin stickers, will identify the following bin types – glass only, FOGO (Food Organics Garden Organics), recycling, general waste and kitchen caddy, and will be available free of charge from the council on request. “The braille stickers are a simple, but effective way to support our community who are blind or have low vision and want to lead independent lives,” Mr Walden said. Earlier this year, the council introduced a four-bin kerbside service to provide a more responsible and sustainable collection service. To obtain a braille bin sticker, visit mrsc.vic.gov.au/bins or call 5422 0333. Jessica Micallef
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Appeal brings pets hope By Jessica Micallef Give the gift of generosity this Christmas to help our four-legged friends. The Petbarn Foundation has launched its annual Tree of Hope Appeal to help save the lives of animals across Victoria. The foundation hopes to raise $1.2 million through the sale of Christmas tree decorations from local Petbarn stores. Decorations are selling for between $3 and $10, and every time a decoration is purchased, the Petbarn Foundation will donate to Petbarn’s adoption and rescue organisations across the state. Petbarn Sunbury store manager Rikki-Lee Douglas said all funds raised will help more than 50 charities continue their work caring for pets in need. “At a time when community kindness is more important than ever, we are incredibly proud to be supporting this year’s Tree of Hope Appeal,” she said. “We’re always amazed by the generosity of our customers and the support they show for our charity initiatives. This small act of kindness goes such a long way in giving animals the love and care they deserve.” The Petbarn Foundation’s chairperson Scott Charters said decorations can be purchased in-store or online. “By purchasing one of our Christmas tree decorations, customers are giving a gift that gives back and helping these amazing organisations stay open and provide our four-legged friends a second chance at a happy and healthy life,” he said. “This year has had a profound impact on communities across Australia and sadly animal shelters and pet rescue groups are also doing it tough.” The Petbarn Foundation’s Tree of Hope Appeal runs until Sunday, December 27. Details: petbarn.com.au/treeofhope.
Telco plan for Woodend Woodend residents are being encouraged to have their say on a proposal for a new Telstra telecommunications facility. The mobile telecommunications base station, proposed to be installed at 61 High Street, has been identified as a “low impact’ facility and, under the Telecommunication Act 1997, does not need council planning approval. Engineering company Aurecon, which represents Telstra, says the facility will improve mobile service for its customers in the Woodend area and meet an increased demand placed on the network. Community consultations runs until December 14. Details: (07) 3173 8358 or max.peel@aurecongroup.com
Appeal for information Police are appealing for public assistance after an unknown male was seen loitering in the vicinity of Keily Road, Gisborne about 10am on Saturday, November 7. Police are hoping to speak with the man involved. Anyone with information relating to the identity of the man or the incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000. Jessica Micallef The Petbarn team. (Supplied)
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The Gisborne and Macedon Ranges RSL will mark Remembrance Day this year with a “low-key” service. With normal Remembrance Day services unable to go ahead due to the COVID-19 pandemic, president Robin Funston said about 12 RSL members will commemorate the day at the Gisborne War Memorial. “We are not going to have a Poppy Day Appeal this year either,” he said. “It’s disappointing. Every year we have done really well with the collections and we are well supported by the community so that all goes into our welfare fund for looking after veterans. “We are just having a short service, we will say The Ode, we will lay a wreath and have a minute of silence at 11am.” About 150 people usually attend the Remembrance Day service at the Gisborne War Memorial.
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‘Low-key’ salute The Gisborne and Macedon Ranges RSL will mark Remembrance Day this year with a “low-key” service. With normal Remembrance Day services unable to go ahead due to the COVID-19 pandemic, president Robin Funston said about 12 RSL members will commemorate the day at the Gisborne War Memorial. “We are not going to have a Poppy Day Appeal this year either,” he said. “It’s disappointing. Every year we have done really well with the collections and we are well supported by the community so that all goes into our welfare fund for looking after veterans. “We are just having a short service, we will say The Ode, we will lay a wreath and have a minute of silence at 11am.” About 150 people usually attend the Remembrance Day service at the Gisborne War Memorial. Mr Funston still encouraged locals to pay their respects to fallen veterans. “People can come down and lay a wreath at the war memorial,” he said.
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Toxic soil fight ramps up By Jessica Micallef Sunbury and Bulla should not be the dumping ground for toxic soil from the West Gate Tunnel Project: That’s the message Sunbury residents are making loud and clear. Locals have stepped up their campaign to fight Hi-Quality’s proposal to send toxic soil to the Sunbury Eco-Hub in Bulla. They have taken their protest to the streets – decking the town with posters, stickers and signs. Sunbury resident, and creator of the Sunbury Against Toxic Soil Facebook group, Chris O’Neill said he was doing as much as he could to promote the message of many residents.
“We have strategically placed banners throughout the community, we have bumper stickers and we have our website,” he said. “We are starting to get more and more coverage which is what we need and we are getting more people talking about it … which is promising.” Although community support is ramping up, Mr O’Neill said some residents still had no idea about Hi-Quality’s proposal. He said it was a concern that residents neighbouring the Sunbury Eco-Hub had not been made aware of the potential for Bulla to become a dumping ground for toxic soil. “A person lives next door, or very close to Hi-Quality and they didn’t even know that
this was happening,” he said. “The message is not cutting through to people. It’s clear that Hi-Quality, the EPA [Environment Protection Authority] and Transurban have not engaged properly with the community. “We heard they [Hi-Quality] dropped letters in about 2000 letterboxes. They hit less than four per cent of the population. “They should have hit every single letterbox.” Mr O’Neill said COVID-19 restrictions on large public gatherings made it impossible for residents, including the 2700-strong members of his Facebook group, to publicly voice their anger. “We don’t want to break the law to get the message out there … there are people itching to get out and have their say but we can’t.
“We need to get the community behind us, help get the message out there and help alert people to the problem that faces us.” The EPA approved Hi-Quality’s Environment Management Plan (EMP) in September to send the toxic soil to Bulla. It has also approved EMPs for Maddingly Brown Coal in Bacchus Marsh and for Cleanaway’s Ravenhall landfill. The approval of an EMP does not mean a final decision has been made on where the soil would be sent. A 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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Kinder fee relief for families By Jessica Micallef Kindergarten will be free for Victorian families next year. The state government will deliver free kinder in 2021 and support before and after school care, expecting to save families $2000 in fees for every child enrolled in a participating funding kindergarten program. More than $169 million has been allocated to make kinder free next year and to encourage more women back into the workforce as the
state recovers from the COVID-19 pandemic. Under the investment, subsidies will be offered to early childhood services providing funded kindergarten programs, which includes four-year-olds and eligible three-year-olds attending a sessional kinder. There will also be reduced fees for families with children attending unfunded three-year-old programs in sessional kindergartens. The state government will also invest more than $81 million to increase the availability of
before and after school care. Grants of up to $75,000 will be made available to start new outside school hours programs at up to 400 government schools. The funding will also help to establish new services across Victoria and provide support for costs including equipment, set-up and administration, facility upgrades and support. Premier Daniel Andrews said the investments are built on his government’s commitment to deliver kinder for every three-year-old by 2022 and to help women get back in the workforce.
“Women have been hardest hit by this pandemic,” he said. “Real recovery means making sure they are supported back into work and the security and stability that affords. “This investment is dedicated to making the daily juggle of work, school and kinder just that little bit easier.” Education Minister James Merlino said the new after school hours care programs would give parents greater flexibility when it came to work, study, training or finding new opportunities.
Getting school ready Macedon Ranges’ littlest residents have been given a boost to get the most out of their kindergarten years. Macedon MP Mary-Anne Thomas announced last week that 22 early childhood services in the Macedon electorate offering funded kinder in 2021 will share in $280,000 of the state government’s early childhood School Readiness Funding. Macedon Early Learning Centre, Gisborne Montessori School, Woodend Early Leaning and Kinder and Lady Brooks Kindergarten in Kyneton are among the 22 early childhood centres that will benefit. Total funding allocated to each service is dependent on the number of children enrolled who face an “educational disadvantage”. Ms Thomas said school readiness funding will allow kindergarten providers to tap into the expertise of speech and occupational therapists, language and literacy professionals and child psychologists.
“This needs-based funding will improve outcomes in communications, social and emotional wellbeing, access and participation for children across the Macedon electorate,” she said. “We are ensuring that we are helping our youngest residents early so that they get the most of our their time and they can start at school with confidence.” Early Childhood Minister Ingrid Scott said about 1700 Victorian kindergartens will receive this funding for the first time. Jessica Micallef
Goodstart Kyneton centre director Rachael Brown, kinder teacher Michelle Frisch and Macedon MP Mary-Anne Thomas with Trinity, Leo, Lillian and Wil. (Supplied)
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Finding a good personal trainer As the weather warms up and the COVID restrictions continue easing, you may notice an influx of personal training groups around your local area – and you may even be interested in joining one of them. But, how do you know which group and which personal trainer will be the best fit for you? There is such a wide scope of experience and areas of expertise within personal training – so it is really going to depend on exactly what you are hoping to achieve. This is the first thing you need to do: become clear on your own health and fitness goals. What are you hoping to achieve? When are you hoping to achieve it by? How much time can you dedicate? Once you know this, you can be armed with better information to help you consider the rest of these handy tips:
A few simple steps can help you find a personal trainer that is the right fit for you. (Staples Media)
trainers in your area, so seek recommendations this way first. If not, use popular searches to help you see the ratings of each trainer. That said, not all trainers can be found this way – often times, trainers employed by larger gyms may not have their own social media presence.
What do the participants/clients look like? Do they look like people you could have a good chat with? Do they look like people you could at best make friends with, and at worst get along with? Like attracts like, so if the participants in the group look like your kind of people, then you’ll find it easy to fit in. And more than that, the trainer should be experienced in working with people just like you.
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So, what experience does the trainer have? While not all trainers are required to be registered, Fitness Australia (www.fitness.org. au) is a great first resource to find out about the trainers operating in your area, and what experience they have. But also, don’t be afraid to ask. Some trainers will have a wealth of experience in strength training, while others will be more well versed in long distance running. Just as other professions have areas of expertise, so too do personal trainers.
What ongoing professional development does the trainer do? Because not all personal trainers are required to be registered with a governing body, not all will be undertaking ongoing professional development (yours truly excluded, of course). Feel free to ask a trainer about this – they should be able to tell you about the past few courses they did and how that will help them help you.
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Asking this question will give you a great idea of what you’re going to get out of going to a particular trainer. You may be interested in decreasing your 5km running time, but if the trainer talks about weight lifting gains, then this may not be the trainer for you. You may
At the end of the day, we are ‘personal’ trainers. So, the trainer’s ability to connect with you, understand your goals and communicate their ability to help you will help you decide who to work with.
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Many local residents may have been alarmed following reports on Wednesday morning of a large police search in Sunbury for Pentridge Prison escapee Robert Quinn
Crime in the Macedon Ranges area has increased by 50 per cent in the last three years. And, according to official police projections, the crime rate is expected to rise by another 30 per cent by the end of June next year.
The small congregation of Malmsbury’s historic St John’s Anglican Church may be forced to find a new home unless they can persuade the Diocese Properties Approval Board (PAB) to provide money towards the building’s repair.
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Art and industry sewn together By Goya Dmytryshchak You could call it a see-through dress … well, it’s made from X-rays. The visionary design is among the highlights of the Art and Industry Festival, showcasing artistic creativity in Melbourne’s industrial and manufacturing heartland west of the West Gate Bridge. The 10-day festival opens Friday, November 20 from 8-9.30pm with the ‘Industrial Fashion’ show, featuring costumes set to dance and music. Lizz Lethlean, who designed and created a robe and parasol from hospital X-rays, is among 12 designers who pushed the boundaries to create wearable designs. Acclaimed jeweller Anna Kolusniewski created three outfits using parts from Toyota’s closed car factory in Altona. Before the festival has even started, a giant ‘Welcome to Spotswood’ mural on a vintage water tank by artisan signwriter Tony Mead has caused a buzz. The story of his mural is among four short films that will be shown, including a behind-the-scenes look at tattoo art and the changing world of a family butcher shop. At the festival’s epicentre is the Song Series Concert, on Friday, November 27, from 8-9.30pm, featuring original pieces from acclaimed singer songwriters including Mark Seymour (Hunters and Collectors), Rusty Berther (ex-Scared Weird Little Guys), Jane Bayley (Crying In Public Places), country and western star Sherry Rich and Peter Farnan (Boom Crash Opera). Festival director Donna Jackson said the program told the story of the west’s past and future, drawing inspiration from local industries including Mobil and the Williamstown dockyards. “The festival’s rich program offers ideas from which to glimpse our future, and opportunities for community to reflect on past industries and to tell stories,” she said. “The Art and Industry Festival is about celebrating the old industrial places and uncovering the stories, past and present, sewn into the fabric of these places.” The festival runs from November 20-29. Details: artandindustryfestival.com.au
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Kiddie Cove stands out from the rest As parents of five children, Nicole and Grant Llewellyn have a real insight into what makes kids tick, as well as parental expectations in choosing the ‘right’ early childhood education and care centre.
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“We also teach Italian, through the Early Learning Languages Australia program, with 10 minutes each day on an iPad. “In our three-year-old kinder program, our focus is on creating a consistent routine which supports skills required in four-year-old kinder, such as toileting independently and self-serving each of their fresh-cooked meals each day. “We also run a weekly Bush Kinder program where the children get to explore nature and continue to develop their literacy and numeracy skills. And free incursions and excursions, daily yoga, weekly Kids in the Kitchen with our cook, and Little Sports Heroes and Hey Dee Ho music programs are all part of the Kiddie Cove experience.”
Kiddie Co app Via the app, families are kept informed about children’s meals, nappy changes, amount of milk taken by bottle, sleep times, and even when sunscreen is applied. There’s also regular photos and daily updates. Interesting fact: As a board member of Australian Childcare Alliance Victoria, Nicole is a passionate advocate for all children, their families, educators and staff. Kiddie Cove Early Learning Centre, 2-4 Emma Court, Sunbury. Inquiries: 8001 9550 or www.kiddiecoveelc.com.au
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Uniting AgeWell is now also delivering home care services to some 900 clients in the Brimbank council area, as well as those in Hobsons Bay and Maribyrnong. Rohan Bond, Uniting AgeWell program manager West Metro Home Care says with 80 per cent of clients living alone, extra welfare checks and one-on-one visits are being done to ensure they’re OK. Rohan says an upside to the pandemic is that many people adjusted their home care packages to buy electric beds, mobility scooters and install ramps in their homes to enable them to live more independently during isolation. So now that things are getting back to normal, they’ll be able to continue living their easiest best lives possible. Clients can also access Uniting AgeWell’s North West Metro Short-Term Restorative Care package – an early intervention program that aims to reverse and/or slow functional decline in older people and improve their wellbeing. Rohan says the pandemic has taken its toll on family carers who reported being exhausted, with a growing need for respite care. Uniting AgeWell provides respite in the home as well as centre-based respite. And to meet this demand, all Uniting AgeWell residential communities are offering respite stays, with a special package offering a three week stay for the price of two. For inquiries about home care packages, respite stays and residential facilities, 1300 783 435 or www.unitingagewell.org
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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.
Price $2,200,000 View By appointment John Keating 0419 880 444 Peter Wood 0408 866 774
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12. Who is the highest ranked Australian male golfer as of November 2020?
4. Which soccer team failed to qualify for the 2018 World Cup, the first time it had not made the tournament since 1958?
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6. The 2020 Tri Nations Series is contested between which three countries?
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7. Which country hosted the 2019 FIS Alpine World Ski Championships?
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18. Who did Sofia Kenin defeat to win the 2020 Australian Open women’s singles title?
9. Which soccer team won the 2020 UEFA Champions League final?
19. Which horse won the 2019 Melbourne Cup?
10. Which American Thoroughbred racehorse won the 2020 Pegasus World Cup?
20. Who won the 2020 Women’s London Marathon? 21. Which tennis player won a record 13th French Open singles title this year?
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26. Lewis Hamilton (pictured) drives for which team? 27. Which country was runnerup in the 2019 FIFA U-20 World Cup? 28. Who did Naomi Osaka (pictured) beat to win the 2019 Australian Open women’s singles title?
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SPORT Chancellor excited by Jets opportunity New Western Jets coach Robbie Chancellor is looking forward to the opportunity ahead of him with the NAB League club. Having been in the AFL coaching system for a number of years, most recently at St Kilda for nine years, Chancellor decided to look for a new role with AFL clubs needing to restructure due to cuts. Chancellor said the pathway system was an exciting one to be a part of. He will coach both the boys and girls under-19 teams in a full-time role. “I have been working in the AFL for quite a while and to be part of the pathways with both girls and boys is an exciting opportunity,” he said. “I knew I was in a little bit of trouble with the cap squeeze. I was proactive and being a young coach, the time was right to look for something else. “The knock on me was I had experience as an assistant coach at AFL level, but I hadn’t
coached my own team … now I get to coach my own team twice.” Chancellor said he had a little bit of experience with the pathway system and the western suburbs through his role at St Kilda. He said the western suburbs potentially had a lot of untapped talent. “That’s the exciting part,” he said. “It’s an exciting area and very multicultural,” he said. “There are some really good players in the area and sport is a big part of the community out there.” Chancellor said his focus would be to make sure the two programs were successful. “The St Kilda assistant coaches in the men’s did rotate through and do some trainings with the AFLW team the last couple of years, so I’ve done bits and pieces. “It’s a great opportunity to get to know the difference between coaching boys and girls. “I want to set the club up as the Western Jets
Football Club and it doesn’t matter whether you play for the boys or girls.” As part of his new job, Chancellor has taken on the head football coaching role at Maribyrnong Sports Academy. “I wish I had the opportunity to go there when I was growing up,” he said. “Sport is an important part of growing up for young boys and girls. There’s the opportunity to work on team work, camaraderie and it helps round them as people. “It’s an opportunity to work with some of the younger players as well.” Chancellor said he hoped to begin pre-season within the next month, especially for the girls who kick off their season in February. “To get them training is exciting for those kids, boys and girls who have not had a season of footy and were doing school from home.” Tara Murray
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Saints eye finals berth By Tara Murray New St Albans coach Brenton Cook is intent on maintaining the club’s standing as a premiership contender. Cook, who is in his third full season for the Saints, takes over the coaching role from Robert Nikolic, who stood down after two seasons as captain-coach. Cook has previously played and coached in Western Australia and New South Wales. “Rob stepped down at the end of last year,” he said. “He’s done some really good work at the club the last two years. “I want to continue the club in the right direction, the direction Rob wanted to take it.” The Saints have climbed up the ladder in recent seasons and were awarded the senior premiership last season. The grand final between the Saints and Yarraville Club was in the balance after the first
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weekend of play, before the second weekend was cancelled due to COVID-19. The Clubbers were the highest-ranked side in the grand final and were named premiers. The Saints successfully appealed the decision, after illegal work was done by the Clubbers on the wicket between day one and two and were awarded the premiership. Cook said they were yet to celebrate the premiership. “We thought we were in a good spot regardless of what happened at the end of the day. “We were going into the final in pretty good form having knocked off the Doutta Stars the week before. “It’s not the way to end a final, not getting to finish it off.” Cook said they were keen to take that strong form into this season. Trevor Bauer, who batted at three for the Saints, is the only out at this stage. Cook said
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he might return to the field later in the season. “He’s having a break,” Cook said. “He has other commitments and travels from Mordialloc, so he’ll see how it goes.” A few former players have returned and will add depth across the club as they look to field three strong sides. Cook said they were hoping some of the younger players kept progressing through into the senior side. “We’ve got some younger guys who are coming through. There’s about three under-18s that we would like to keep bringing through. “Yuvraj Singh is starting to come of age and Kyle Chamberlain played most of last season in the seconds. “Shaun McAndrew is a keeper and batsman. We’re really keen to develop them and bring them along when the opportunities arise.” The Saints kick off their season on Saturday against the Doutta Stars. All matches this season will be one-dayers.
New Wyndham Basketball Association general manager Craig Armstead believes there’s plenty of room to grow the sport in the municipality. Armstead, who has had a long involvement in sports administration, was appointed to the general manager role in September. Having spent recent years working in football at the Essendon District Football League and then Williamstown, Armstead is enjoying the return to basketball. He was previously president of the Melbourne Tigers and has worked for former NBL club the South Dragons. “It’s been a unique start to the job,” Armstead said. “It was four to five weeks without meeting any of the staff face-to-face. “There were several things for me that interested me in the job. Part of that is population growth and the last census shows it’s a big area. It’s growing and it’s culturally diverse. There’s plenty of challenges and opportunities. “I’m passionate about sports participation and administration and I love basketball. My aim is to use my knowledge and experience to continue to build on the WBA.” Armstead said there was a big opportunity to grow the sport in Wyndham on a local and state level. “I’m keen and excited by the opportunity,” he said. “Basketball is underrepresented in the west of Melbourne and there’s opportunities and challenges around that. We’ve got the under-18 championships and the Kevin Coombs Cup at Eagle Stadium next year, which is a significant event. “It’s one piece that will allow us to showcase the west of Melbourne. We want it to be a legacy and use it to help drive participation and awareness in the west of Melbourne.” Armstead said the association would love to get involved with the state’s top competition, NBL1, down the track. Some training has resumed for the Wyndham sides, with the easing of COVID-19 restrictions. Armstead said they were hoping to get full competitions back in the next four weeks. Tara Murray
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Brand ticks the boxes ahead of AFL draft Calder Cannons defender Cody Brand moulds his game on Essendon legend Dustin Fletcher and he could soon find himself following in his footsteps. Brand is seen as one of the top key defender prospects ahead of next month’s AFL draft ,with many clubs watching the key position player. Essendon has the right to match any bid for Brand, a Next Generation Academy player linked to the Bombers, on draft night. A die-hard Bombers supporter, playing for Essendon would be a dream come true for Brand. “I grew up supporting Essendon and we’re an Essendon family through dad’s bloodline,” he said. “It would honestly be a dream come true to play for the Bombers … but I’m open to any club. “Anywhere would be a dream come true for me to play the sport I love, and do it professionally at the highest level. “I dreamt about it as a little kid running
around the backyard, but I’m trying to stay as calm as possible.” As an NGA member, Brand spent time with Essendon during the pre-season and has been in touch with them during the year. He also had Fletcher, who played 400 AFL games for the Bombers, as his backline coach for school football at PEGS. Brand said he was lucky to have been able to learn from Fletcher. “He has definitely taught me a few of his tricks along the way and showed me how to go about your football on field and off field with game vision, how you can improve your defensive capabilities and one-on-one skills.” Tony Lucas, who coached Brand at the Sunbury Lions, is another person who made a big impact on his career. “I played my juniors at Macedon,” Brand said. “I came back to Sunbury to play under Tony Lucas in the under-18s in 2018. Credit to him, he pushed me pretty hard during that year and probably developed me into the player I am physically and mentally today.”
Brand, who is sitting his year 12 exams, said this year was about working on the areas he could. “I’ve done a fair bit of work in the previous years, hopefully to get my name read out on draft night,” he said. “I took on a training program put together by our high performance manager at Vic Metro. It was a pretty rigorous program. “I’ve tried to show my progression through lockdown. Speaking to clubs, they’ve been asking what have you been doing to stay fit and improving on your inadequacies. “I’ve been trying to tick off little boxes.” Brand was selected for the AFL combine and tested alongside other Victorian players earlier this month. A hamstring strain meant he couldn’t do all the testing. While the nerves have started to set in for Brand, he said his year 12 study was keeping him focused. Tara Murray
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Coleman joins Footscray By Tara Murray After a long drawn out off season, Footscray is ready for the return of matches in Victorian Premier Cricket. Like cricketers across Melbourne, the Bulldogs have been left off the field, with COVID-19 restrictions delaying pre-season training and matches. Bulldogs coach Allan Wise said everyone had been keen to return to training and get things under way. “It has been a long drawn out off season for everyone, not just in a cricket sense,” he said. “Everyone is excited to have normality after an abrupt end to last season. “We’ve started training and working towards a start date.” Wise said there hadn’t been much player turnover across all four grades, which has proved beneficial with such a short pre-season and limited time to get to know people. The Bulldogs though have one big recruit in Melbourne Stars bowler Jackson Coleman.
Wise said with the competition now only one-day matches due to COVID-19, Coleman was set for an even bigger role. “We had some pressure with injuries last season, especially losing our recruit Jake Reed to an ACL injury. “Someone like Jackson is a mature bowler who has been around for a number of years and has played state one-day cricket and T20 cricket. “He is an experienced recruit which is heightened with only one-day cricket, which is somewhat a speciality for him.” Coleman is likely to play the opening games before heading off for his BBL commitments. He will return to the Bulldogs later in the season. Wise said that period was a good chance for other players to have an opportunity. He said they would take a healthy list into the season, with several youngsters set to take the next step. “Dylan Brasher and Jordan Buckingham are in the Cricket Victoria Emerging Squad and that
is an endorsement of their improvement and continuing to give them the best opportunities. “We’ve got a couple of young players coming through the grades. It’s a good catchment area and we have a good strong list.” The Bulldogs finished last season in second spot, but lost in the opening week of the finals to Melbourne. They were due to play St Kilda in the semi-finals, which were cancelled due to COVID-19. After its win in the first week of finals, Melbourne was the highest ranked team and was awarded the premiership. Wise said they were hoping to have another strong season. “Last year our one-day form was a little bit patchy,” he said. “That format is about match winners and we think that we have them. “We improved last year in the one-day format, but our two-day form was better.” The Bulldogs start their season on November 28 against Greenvale.
The Western Rams are building on this year’s momentum ahead of next year’s Riddell District Netball League season. The Rams, which were formerly known as Rockbank, put together a strong line-up for this year but didn’t get on the court with the season cancelled due to COVID-19. A number of players who returned to the club for this year have signed on for next year. Star shooter Rebecca Hicks headlines those returning, along with Marie Bolitho, Olivia Burrow and Danni Jane Umaki. All are set to play a key role in the Rams A-grade side. Rams coach Nathan Selvidge said they were happy with how things were looking ahead of next year. “A lot of girls from the year before have recommitted and we’ve got confirmation that the girls who were supposed to come back and play this season are returning. “It’s looking like a really strong team. Getting Becca back is a step in the right direction. “She’ll make a huge improvement in the shooting end and the girls from the season before will slide in around her. “Getting the top level girls back like Becca and Deej will improve the depth, so we not just have a strong A-grade side, but B and C grade sides.” Selvidge said it was encouraging for the club that players wanted to come back. The club’s netball program has traditionally struggled, having made A-grade finals just once, in 2018, when they made it to the preliminary final. “It shows we’re doing the right thing,” Selvidge said. “We’re trying to get a good vibe around the club.” The Rams missed finals by one game in 2019, with Selvidge keen on returning to finals next year. “We’re hoping this season to be in the top three teams,” he said. “It’s a step in the right direction.” Selvidge said they were happy with the side, but they were still open to more players joining the club. He said if easing COVID-19 restrictions allow, they would like to start training in the next few weeks. The club is also hoping to get junior netball teams strted for the first time, to help create a pathway to the seniors. They are looking for players in under-9s, 11s, 13s, 15s and 17s. Tara Murray
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