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The COVID-19 pandemic hasn’t stopped The Combined Churches of Sunbury from getting into the Christmas spirit. The group usually hosts a live carols evening for hundreds of Sunbury residents. But restrictions on public gatherings threw this year’s plans into disarray. Church committee member Vanessa Andrew said they decided to host Christmas On Your Screen – a virtual carols event – to give back to residents after a tough year. “The Combined Churches of Sunbury were not going to let COVID stand in the way of celebrating the reason for the season,” she said. The Combined Churches of Sunbury will be raising money for the Sunbury CFA on the night. Visit the group’s Facebook page on December 12 from 7pm to access the carols. Jessica Micallef
Toxic soil fight not over By Jessica Micallef Sunbury and Bulla residents have vowed to keep fighting until they know toxic soil from the West Gate Tunnel project will not be sent their way. The state’s planning minister, Richard Wynne, last week approved Maddingley Brown Coal and Cleanaway’s Planning Scheme Amendments to receive and store toxic soil from the West Gate Tunnel project in Bacchus Marsh and Ravenhall. A decision is yet to be made for Hi-Quality’s proposal to send PFAS
and asbestos-contaminated soil to the Sunbury Eco-Hub in Bulla. All three sites’ Environment Management Plans have already been given the green light by the Environment Protection Authority. Sunbury resident and creator of the Sunbury Against Toxic Soil Facebook group Chris O’Neill said while there was some elation among Bulla and Sunbury residents about the latest decision, the community was not yet out of the woods. “There is still an active proposal in place,” he said. “We are disappointed for Bacchus Marsh
and Ravenhall but we are still at a risk. “We could receive this soil as well. We haven’t been told it’s [the soil] not coming. “We certainly will not stop fighting. We will continue to advocate for Sunbury and Bulla and we won’t stop until we know the soil is not coming here. Until the minister sends me a letter saying that Hi-Quality is not going to accept West Gate Tunnel spoil, I and my team will still be fighting this.” Moorabool council has suggested it will take legal action over the latest decision. The council’s chief executive Derek Madden
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Bulla bypass a step closer By Jessica Micallef The Bulla bypass and housing in the Macedon Ranges are among the winners of this year’s state budget. The 2020-21 state budget includes $6.5 million to fund a Bulla Bypass business case. This funding will add to the previously funded duplication of Sunbury Road, which will have two lanes in each direction from Bulla-Diggers Rest Road to Powlett Street in Sunbury. More than $66 million will go to the
construction and expansion of 10 community hospitals across the state, including the expansion of the Sunbury Day Hospital. Once complete, the expanded hospital will have extra treatment and plaster rooms, diagnostic services including x-ray, ultrasound and CT scans, a pharmacy and pathology lab and a separate reception and waiting area. Construction is due to start in 2022 and is expected to be completed in 2023. This year’s state budget also included $4.4 million to protect the historic Jacksons Hill site to maintain it’s buildings and surrounding land
while a master plan for the site is developed. Sunbury West Primary School has been allocated $10.5 million and Diggers Rest Primary School has received $3.2 million. Hume mayor Joseph Haweil welcomed the multi-million dollar allocations. “The Bulla Bypass … is now progressing to ensure that once subsequent capital funding is made available, our residents will spend less time on the road and more time with their family and friends,” he said. “A growing city like Hume needs to work in partnership with other levels of government to
develop our community.” In the Macedon Ranges, $12 million has been allocated to build a new exhibition space at the old Kyneton Primary School and to upgrade existing facilities. As part of the state government’s Big Housing Build, $30 million has been allocated to the Macedon Ranges to deliver more affordable homes. The budget also included $300 million to eradicate mobile black spots in populated areas in regional Victoria and $465 million to boost tourism to regional Victoria as part of the Victorian Tourism Recovery Package.
Kyneton High School has been allocated nearly $11 million. (Supplied)
Kyneton High School revamp Kyneton families will benefit from a funding boost for a local high school. Macedon MP Mary-Anne Thomas and Education Minister James Merlino announced last week that Kyneton High School had been allocated nearly $11 million in the 2020-21 state budget. The $10.9 million allocation will be used to upgrade and modernise the school, including its block J, block I and science block. Ms Thomas welcome the news for Kyneton families and students. “Families in Kyneton have done a phenomenal job in supporting students to learn from home,” she said. “As kids return to their classrooms, we want to make Kyneton High School better than before.” Mr Merlino said this investment was building on the state government’s Building Works Package announced earlier this year, which is helping to create space for more than 21,000 extra students in Victorian schools and creating about 1600 local construction jobs. “Schools are the heart of our communities, so it makes sense that we are investing in upgrades to support local jobs to drive our economic recovery.”
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The gift of giving Edgar’s Mission is asking for the gift of generosity from the community this Christmas. The Lancefield animal sanctuary is taking part in Giving Tuesday on December 1 – a global movement to get people to engage with not-for-profit organisations in the lead-up to Christmas. The farm is hoping to raise $54,000 to cover a month’s worth of fees. Community engagement and advocacy manager Sophia Grewal said the donations went a long way to help to keep the animal sanctuary open. “We have over 450 animals on 153 acres and the money covers everything from the food we give them, to the ongoing rehabilitation and care, the rescues we do, even our assets and infrastructures and running costs,” she said. “Giving Tuesday … is a way of driving
generosity.” Edgar’s Mission took part in Giving Tuesday for the first time last year and raised $33,000. Ms Grewal is confident they will reach their bigger target for 2020, having already raising more than $32,000. “We are quite blown away,” she said. “If we surpass the target, the money goes into the next month’s worth of care. The initiative will give us a boost that we need to continue the lifesaving work we do.” Edgar’s Mission will be posting live behind-the-scenes videos on it’s Facebook page on December 1 and will be accepting donations two weeks after Giving Tuesday. To donate: sforce.co/3nP0jwX
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Council backs experience By Jessica Micallef Macedon Ranges mayor Jennifer Anderson believes a united council can achieve great things for the shire. Cr Anderson was elected to the top job for a fourth time after councillors unanimously voted her in at a meeting last Monday. She previously served as mayor in 2014-15, 2016-17 and 2017-18. The newly elected mayor said she was looking forward to the year ahead and working unitedly with the new council. “Unity is very important, both amongst our councillors, with our staff and the community
… I think united, the Macedon Ranges has already achieved an awful lot of things and we can continue to do that,” she said. “What we want to do is achieve things together. “In the next four years, there is likely to be a lot more conflict of interests declared and this is not because councillors are trying to get out of debate. “This is because there are more restrictions on what a councillor is allowed to be involved in and not involved in with decision-making.” Cr Anderson said it was important for the Macedon Ranges community to work co-operatively with the council and council staff to achieve the best possible outcome for
the region. “We do have a lot of work to do, but we cannot do this without the assistance of the community out there so I encourage you to contact us, to talk to us, listen to our advice,” she said. “We have a very busy year and four years ahead of us … [and] I’d like to thank you [councillors] all for putting your hand up and successfully running your campaigns. “It’s a big step and big time commitment to put your hand up and assist the community and achieve what it wants to achieve.” First-time councillor Mark Ridgeway was elected as deputy mayor.
Macedon Ranges mayor Jennifer Anderson. (Supplied)
Artefacts recreated Students at Woodend’s Braemar College have taken a step back in time. As part of their history curriculum, year 7 students created ancient civilisation artefacts after studying the civilisations of China, Egypt and Indigenous Australians dating back to 65,000 BCE. The college’s instructional leader for English and humanities, Sharon Hitti, said students had to recreate an artefact that was historically significant from the time. “We ended up with Roman shields, we had Egyptian bracelets, laurel wreaths, some made coins and dice and some made Greek temples,” she said. “There were some masks, there was some pyramids and there was a model of an ancient Chinese house.” Students got creative and used metal, cardboard, paper mache and wood to recreate
their artefacts. Teachers usually invite parents and the community into the college to show off the students’ hard work. But with COVID-19 restrictions that wasn’t possible. “We had them [artefacts] on display at the school and it was a bit of a waste because no one was able to see them … but we decided to send some to the Woodend Library,” Ms Hitti said. “It’s really good because we’ve had a few people in the area pop into the library. It’s a good way to get the kids’ work out there. “The students really loved the project.” Jessica Micallef Year 7 history students have recreated an historically significant artefact. (Supplied)
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Budget cash to upgrade school By Jessica Micallef Diggers Rest Primary will be upgraded brick by brick. As part of the 2020-21 state budget, $3.2 million has been allocated to Diggers Rest Primary School to upgrade and modernise the school, including the administration block. Principal Sheridan Thomas said the money would go a long way to improve learning environments at the school. “We are a fantastic school with beautiful grounds and modern classrooms, however we are limited by the number of spaces that we are able to use,” she said.
“This money will allow us to grow as our community does and to continue to provide high quality education for all our students. “Our purpose is to empower our students to excel through a culture of high expectations, purposeful relationships and challenge and support. “This money will be put towards fixing buildings and developing new learning spaces that our staff and students deserve.” Sunbury MP Josh Bull said as students returned to the classrooms after a year of remote learning, it was important they had “fantastic and new” learning spaces. “Families in Diggers Rest have done a
phenomenal job in supporting students to learn from home,” he said. “As kids return to their classrooms, we want to make Diggers Rest Primary School better than before. “Not only will this make sure our kids are getting a great education, it will also create new local jobs.” Education Minister James Merlino said the state government was delivering more than 1400 school upgrades across Victoria. “This is an investment in our kids and their future because every child, no matter where they go to school, deserves access to state-of-the-art facilities,” he said.
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Taking a stand together Three Macedon Ranges primary schools are taking a stand against violence. Lancefield Primary School, Romsey Primary School and Saint Mary’s Primary School in Lancefield are taking part in the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Based Violence initiative from November 25 to December 10. To mark the event, pupils are sharing a photo of themselves in front of a banner stating a pledge. It’s part of the Lancefield Romsey Stand Together campaign, initiated by a group of residents participating in a community wellbeing project facilitated by Swinburne University and supported by Cobaw Community Health.
Lancefield Primary School principal Jo Edmond said it was important for her pupils to learn the importance of gender equality. “Our students learn about gender equality though our participation in the Resilience, Rights and Respectful Relationships program, which is designed to support students’ social, emotional and positive relationship skills,” she said. “We lead by example, working together in a considerate manner using respectful language and behaviours.” Cobaw Community Health chief executive Margaret McDonald said all community members were invited to take part in the 16 Days of Activism event, by taking a photo with
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MY PLACE Lulu Cockram says the Macedon Ranges is her “special place”. The Woodend library manager spoke to Jessica Micallef. In those weeks we were at home and were able to call library customers, assist community members in lockdown to use our eLibrary and offer online programs and events. Whenever we were able to offer a service outside we did and we lent the books in rain, hail or shine. People love coming in to browse the shelves, so as soon as this was possible we implemented a new CovidSafe plan and opened the doors.
What is your connection to the Sunbury and/ or Macedon Ranges? I live in Woodend and I manage the Woodend library, one of the smaller branches within the Goldfields Libraries group. I moved to the area with my two boys when they were in primary school. I enjoy living in a small regional town. We have been involved in many local groups and sporting activities over the years. It was very easy to meet people and find a place in this welcoming community, it’s our place.
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Over the years here I have developed many interests and have been able to learn so much through the work roles I’ve had, from others in the community and friends and family. I am a hiker and often walk on Mount Macedon. I love living under the mountain, the shadows and colours of the mountain change all day. If I’ve been in Melbourne I always feel happy when we have the mountain in view as we drive, or take the train towards the Macedon Ranges. How long have you been involved with Woodend library and what do you enjoy most about your role as the library’s manager? I have worked with Goldfields Libraries for over a decade. I have an early childhood background and commuted to Melbourne to work when we first moved here. I started with the Goldfields Libraries in a casual role and have been at Woodend working closely with the other local branch managers for a number of years. Over the years I came to
understand that the library connection to the community could be strengthened. We began to promote, support, champion and build upon the endeavours of various groups and community members and the role we have in the community just grew. How did the COVID-19 pandemic and
restrictions affect the library? With support from our leadership team we made many plans to offer a library service within set restrictions, often changing the plan each week so we were able to safely support customers. There were only a few weeks when we could not offer a physical service at all.
I’m looking forward to joining with local walking groups each weekend and being outside, exploring more of our beautiful area. I am of course looking forward to meeting up with family and friends too. I have a new interest that is perfect for living here in the Woodend climate – I grow some pretty good dahlias – maybe I’ll enter a few competitions next autumn. If you could change one thing about the area, what would it be? If everyone can look after the area I think it’d be so so good. We have wonderful plans in place, like CoolChange3442 to manage climate change, groups like the Macedon Ranges Sustainability Group with action groups to assist the community manage waste and energy, Landcare to help us maintain local species like the special black gums and DjaDja Wurrung owners to advise us on the importance of country and recognition of traditional owners and knowledge. There are so many ways we can all contribute to care for our special place.
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‘Vital’ pumps upgraded Western Water is upgrading it’s Bulla water pumps to secure an ongoing water supply for Sunbury and the Macedon Ranges. As part of its investment program, the water company is upgrading two water pump stations in Bulla that supply water from the Melbourne system to Sunbury, Diggers Rest and the Macedon Ranges. Western Water’s chief operating officer Graham Holt said the two stations were critical to providing a water supply to residents. “These water pump stations play a vital role in our water supply network,” he said. “The upgrades will improve service stability, securing the supply of water for customers well into the future.” The Bulla stations collectively pump 35
million litres of water per day, according to Western Water. Water from Melbourne is pumped and stored in large tanks that supply Sunbury and Diggers Rest, and is then pumped to supply towns in the Macedon Ranges when required. Gisborne, Riddells Creek, Macedon and Mount Macedon residents receive their water from the Rosslynne Reservoir and the Melbourne system at different times of the year. Woodend Western Water customers receive ‘Vitwater from a combination of local water sources, the Rosslynne Reservoir and at times the Melbourne system. The $2.4 million upgrade is expected to be completed this month.
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The coronavirus chronicle The lollipop lady waiting for children who never come, a chilling experience of a COVID ward, families separated by borders. Together Apart: Life in Lockdown is a coffee table book about Melbourne’s experiences during the coronavirus pandemic. Altona photographer Jude van Daalen and journalist Belinda Jackson live next door to each other and together they documented 60 stories. The book is available now. Details: lockdownstories.com.au The auThors: “Like so many others, I felt more isolated than I’d ever felt before. I needed connection, and taking these photographs was a way to reach into our community and bring people together.” – Jude van Daalen “Although we live side-by-side, Jude and I weren’t allowed into each other’s houses until the week before we went to print. So this book was co-authored virtually, through hundreds of phone calls, thousands of emails and a gazillion WhatsApp and text messages zapped between our home offices, 20 metres apart.” – Belinda Jackson
The DocTor: “More than 3500 healthcare workers have been infected. A lot of us have burnt out from working so many months without time off, so those of us who are healthy are all trying to cover their shifts.” – hany
The hopscoTchers: Sadie taught her little sister Layla to hopscotch on a chalk-drawn obstacle course, which they refreshed after each downpour. They often received little notes in their letterbox from parents, thanking them for a diversion on their daily walks.
The Bear hunTers: “We have gone on many bike rides around our neighbourhood during lockdown, and have been delighted to see all the teddy bears in the windows of so many houses; the Teddy Bear Hunt is such a lovely idea, and a bit of comfort in an uncertain world.” – erica
The Boxer: “My partner and I were going to elope to New Zealand on March 30, but when the NZ prime minister put an isolation policy into place on March 14, we couldn’t stick to our original plans. So we cancelled work and beat the self-isolation policy by 12 hours. We were married on top of a mountain near Queenstown. Just my wife and I.” – cameron
The heaDsTanDers: “Headstands are just a fun thing we like to do together and it’s a great practice for our balancing and core strength. For now, our back and front yards are our go-to locations. It makes people smile when they walk past and see us upside down, like the world is right now.” – emma & carla The LoLLipop LaDy: “Each day, I wait patiently for children to arrive and greet them with a smile, but it has become a long wait. You feel isolated wearing a mask, and you cannot see or give smiles, just mutter, ‘Hello’.” – sue 13 SUNBURY & MACEDON RANGES STAR WEEKLY Tuesday, 1 December, 2020
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Difficulties don’t just disappear Christopher Carter CEO, North Western Melbourne Primary Health Network
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For many, this Christmas will act as a release valve for a year’s worth of extraordinary pressure. And after everything we’ve endured to stop the spread of COVID-19, we certainly deserve some rest and relaxation. But it’s also vital that we are aware that the difficulties of the year don’t just disappear because of the festive season – and for some people, they can get worse. In a normal year, the risk of suicide, dangerous behaviour and mental health issues increase around Christmas. This year we need to be particularly vigilant. Even as social restrictions ease, financial, employment and personal pressures remain, and mental health issues cannot be turned off like a tap. ‘Suicide’ is one of our most socially taboo words. Yet suicide is the leading cause of death for young Australians and older men. LGBTIQ people are also more at risk than the general population – but suicide can affect anyone, and its triggers are complex. Our silence is part of the problem. Alertness to warning signs, and a willingness to act, are other pieces to the puzzle. Taking notice if someone’s not engaged, or if something’s not quite right, is something we can all do. And we are helping more people learn how to go a step further and ask the right questions, listen, and refer someone in need on to professional support. In close consultation with experts and the community in the higher-risk areas of Melton, Brimbank and the Macedon Ranges, North Western Melbourne Primary Health Network has developed support models and delivered training to GPs, frontline workers
community including for suicide aftercare, mentoring for LGBTIQ youth and affirmative practice training program among its recent successes. We’re also excited to be on the cusp of launching a new community awareness campaign – to not only highlight the greater risk of suicide experienced by LGBTIQ people, but to improve overall health and wellbeing, and promote more supportive and responsive communities. Mercifully, the suicide rate has not increased compared to last year so far. But during the final six weeks of lockdown there were reports of growing numbers of young people presenting to emergency departments with suicidal thoughts, or serious self-harm. We weathered the worst of lockdowns by pulling together as a community – and that’s also what we need to do to stay well and prevent suicide. With the determination shown by community, restrictions are starting to ease and this will enable many to see family this Christmas. Christmas cheer can be a veneer. Enjoy the holidays, but don’t be afraid to seek help, speak up or ask questions. Let’s stay connected and keep looking out for each other.
and community members, including gaming venue staff. The number of people in our community taking up free ‘Question, Persuade, Refer’ training jumped following a campaign last year in this paper, and hundreds more have
been trained in other suicide prevention education programs, allowing them to go on to train others. Our LGBTIQ suicide prevention trial has also gone from strength to strength, with development of models of care informed by
For advice and information about training and suicide prevention programs, see nwmphn.org.au/suicide-prevention or email suicideprevention@nwmphn.org.au If you or a loved one need support, you can contact: Lifeline 131114 Suicide Call Back Service 1300 659 467 QLife 1800 184 527 Kids Helpline 1800 55 1800 Beyond Blue 1300 22 4636
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Hardwicks celebrates, customers get the treats This year has proved a challenge one way or another for everyone, but it hasn’t stopped Hardwicks of Kyneton gearing up for its second birthday celebrations – where it’s the customers who get the party treats. Operating out of the Hardwicks Meatworks site since 2007, this progressive butcher shop changed its name to Hardwicks of Kyneton and relocated to 180 Mollison Street two years ago. It prides itself on selling quality meat at wholesale prices direct to the public, but to mark the second birthday of Hardwicks, its valued customers can get some amazing specials this week until Sunday, December 6. Manager Andrew Barnes says he and his team greatly appreciated the continued support received throughout a challenging year for all, and the birthday discounts are a way of saying a big thank-you. The state-of-the-art facility provides customers with a unique new level of access. They can actually go right into the butcher’s cool room display to select the cut and quantity of meat that’s exactly right for them. “Customers love the cool room experience, being able to select from a wider range of cuts themselves,” Andrew says. “The atmosphere at our shop is based on simple values, great product, great prices and great country service – another aspect locals continue to appreciate.” The butcher shop sells a huge range of fresh lamb, beef and chicken products, along with an extensive range of frozen seafood and chicken. A large selection of smallgoods is also available, and bulk meat is sold as well. “Looking after our customers is a big focus for us – in fact, we set out to make them feel a part of the family. If anyone needs a special
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order filled or has a specific request, they shouldn’t hesitate to contact us in person or by phone or email. “And if they’d like to receive weekly specials right to their inbox, they can sign up via our website.”
Andrew concludes by acknowledging the level of support from the community since launching the new venture. “We remain very grateful – and love seeing the many more new customers coming through our door.”
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Terry White – always there when you need them As Sunbury’s Terry White Chemmart gears up for the Christmas rush, owner Chris te Wierik takes ‘time out’ to extend heartfelt thanks to his customers and community. “We offer special thanks to our customers. Their loyalty means the world to us,” Chris says. “They have been patient and understanding during this very crazy year. We look forward to serving them and the greater Sunbury community in 2021. “We hope to see people continue to shop local – the town needs it now more than ever.” Christmas is always a special time at the store, with a host of gift ideas to make shopping easier during a season that can be crazy – and the worry about choosing something that’s perfect for family or friends.
Beauty and fragrance Beauty counters are set up with leading cosmetic brands, such as Napoleon Perdis, Estee Lauder, Clinique and Jurlique. A large range of fragrances are on offer, including the prestigious brand Chanel, of which Terry White Chemmart Sunbury is the only official stockist in town.
Giftware Everyone loves having their homes smell nice – and there’s a big range of perfumed candles to achieve just that. They also make popular and reliable gifts for mums and teens. The homewares range, with a selection that is changing all the time, includes cushions, linen, throws, lanterns, vases and wall art – right through to planter boxes.
Beauty consultant Britt Howard and (right) Terry White stocks Chanel as part of its beauty brand range. (Pictures: Marco De Luca and supplied)
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As Chris says, “The busy holiday season can mean people take their eyes off their own health, but we make it easy to stay on top of
things. “We have an app to download which can be found on www.terrywhitechemmart.com.au/ healthapp. To maximise the app’s convenience, we recommend that people drop off their scripts to be filed for quick access, and they can order, as well as prescribed meds, their
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PUZZLES No. 005
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“An Opportunity Too Good To Miss” y Main bedroom with built-in-robes and full ensuite y Bedrooms 2 and 3 will accommodate a queen sized bed and both have walk-in-robes y A spacious lounge which leads to the rear deck and verandah provides the perfect space for entertaining y A most efficient kitchen with an abundance of storage y Meals area also leading to the rear verandah y Modern and very attractive main bathroom y Double garage under the roof line with direct access to the lounge
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“An Outstanding Opportunity “ - 2575m² y Renovated home on a huge block of land suited to subdivision (STCA) y Four large bedrooms all with excellent built-in-robes y Large lounge and rumpus room/formal dining room y Amazing brand new kitchen with SMEG appliances and an abundance of 4 storage and bench space and family meals area y Large family bathroom PLUS separate shower room off the fully tiled and 2 renovated laundry y Front and rear verandahs 2 y Double drive-through garage which leads to a second garage
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y Three very large bedrooms all with generous built-in-robes y Formal lounge/dining with split system and solid fuel heating y Kitchen with an abundance of storage and bench space with superb views y Brand new, stylish bathroom and supersized laundry with lots of storage y Verandah’s for a peaceful, relaxed spot to enjoy views of the farmland, surrounding hills and beautiful gardens y Carport, garage, home office/study or tack room and two horse shelters y Country lifestyle with possible rural business opportunities
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Country Living on a Grand Scale – 4250m² A beautifully presented 5 bedroom plus study residence sits amid superb manicured landscaped gardens and has excellent outbuildings. Perfect for a family or dual living opportunity only a short distance to the Woodend village, cafes and train station. www.11blackberrylane.com
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Macedon 16 Bailey Road (Corner Blackwood Road) Annalee - Excellent four Bedroom family home or lifestyle property on 32Ha (79 Acres) Executors Realisation Sale Located within 4 km of Macedon and 9 km of Gisborne townships ‘’Annalee’’ is a solid brick ‘’Ewald Jeske’’ constructed family home of 27 squares that consists of four bedrooms, two bathrooms, a large kitchen with new appliances, blackwood cabinetry and large walk in pantry. There is a large workshop plus open sided four bay farm machinery shed and two dams.
Reserve Price $1,395,000 View By appointment John Keating 0419 880 444 Peter Wood 0408 866 774
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5. Which country won the 2019 FIBA Basketball World Cup, beating Argentina in the final?
2. What nationality is darts player Michael van Gerwen?
6. In August 2019, the men's Australian National Basketball Team defeated which country for the first time?
3. What two teams reached the 2019 AFL Women’s Grand Final? 4. Which female golfer won the 2019 CME Group Tour Championship?
14. Who was the AFL NAB Rising Star in 2020?
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15. Which city hosted the 1920 Summer Olympics? 16. Which NRL team ‘won’ their first ever wooden spoon in 2020? 17. Which Spanish driver will replace Sebastien Vettel (pictured) at Ferrari in 2021?
7. In June 2019, who was sacked as senior coach of the Carlton Football Club?
18. Who were the 2020 IPL cricket tournament champions?
8. Which AFL player won the 2019 Norm Smith Medal?
19. Who are the only two jockeys to win The Everest horse race?
9. Which city hosted the 2019 IAAF World Athletics Championships?
24. On November 25, 2010 (his 26th birthday), which cricketer became the ninth Australian to take a Test hat-trick?
28. Which Perth-born racing driver is due to leave Renault and join McLaren for the 2021 Formula One season?
25. At which 2021 event are athletes Ryley Batt and Daniela Di Toro set to co-captain the Australian national team?
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SPORT Rupertswood looks at the positives Rupertswood Cricket Club is taking the positives out of a tough year which has put sport on the backburner. With COVID-19 restrictions and lockdowns a big part of the year, Rupo has kept things ticking over behind the scenes. Captain-coach Andrew Pizaro said it was about looking at the opportunities and getting the club in the right place so it could go from strength to strength. “Not just in sport, as you look a lot of places are doing things differently and they have flourished through COVID,” he said. “A sports club can do something differently as well and it makes us reflect and see the things we can do better. “As soon as COVID hit we started having a group meeting nearly every week. We did quizzes online and started some investigation into what we could do to promote the club. “It opened the door for me to do a podcast about the club. Interviewing players, former
players and juniors. I didn’t think it would be as big as it would be.” After a delayed start to training Rupo has had some good numbers. They’ve gone from four to five senior teams with a good junior program. Pizaro has also taken the opportunity to change training, with a focus on centre wicket practice. Several players have come into the Johnstone Shield side that just missed out on finals last season. Tristen Taylor-White steps up after playing in the lower grades as he had a gap year from serious cricket. Keegan Guy, who plays football at Rupertswood, has slotted straight in, while Shane Abdilla, who has done plenty of work with the junior side, has decided to take his cricket more seriously. Matthew Castle, who had the past season off, also returns. The club had recruited Corey Woolley, but he returned to the Sunbury Kangaroos after they lost a number of players.
Pizaro said he was happy with where things were sitting. “We’ve got all the pieces in the right place,” he said. “Bert Van Den Heuvel is back as my assistant coach and that role is crucial. He’s up there with my best assistant coaches. “I couldn’t be happier with where things are.” Having put some plans into place the past couple of years, Pizaro said he was still aiming high to try and win a premiership. “It never goes out of my mind,” he said. “I set the bar high.” Rupertswood started its season with a win against Wallan. On Saturday, it took on Riddell. Go to www. starweekly.com.au for results. Tara Murray Rupertswood’s Daniel Kavanagh. (Shawn Smits) 205195_08
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Jason McGann started the season with four wickets. (Shawn Smits) 204991_01
Maintaining the Roar By Tara Murray Sunbury is confident its side will shape up well in the Victorian Turf Cricket Association division 4 season. Runners-up in division 5 in their first season in the VTCA, the Roar has stuck with a similar line-up as it looks to go one better in the higher division. New coach Scott Yardley said they were pleased with how things were looking to start the season. Yardley, who is in his third stint as coach of the club, replaces Craig Ballinger, who stood down from the captain-coach role due to other commitments. “It was a good, nice sharp pre-season and then we were into it,” Yardley said. “We’ve stuck with what we had and we’re confident in that and we have plenty of juniors coming through. “It’s about developing the youth and we’ve got a good batch of under-17s.”
Yardley said they had looked to add one new player, Jack Landt. But he will miss the season after signing to play football in the Northern Territory. Yardley said they would get an idea of where the top side sits in the competition over the first few weeks. He said there was plenty of motivation to win a premiership after so many close misses. Last season, the Roar was just two wickets away from claiming first innings points in the division 5 grand final after the first two days. The second weekend of play was cancelled due to COVID-19, with Moonee Valley awarded the premiership for being the higher-ranked team. “We’re still hoping to play finals as a minimum and we are confident that we can get there with what we have,” Yardley said. “St Andrews [who they played round one] played in the grand final last year and they’ve recruited well, so it shows us we’re in the ball park. “The bowlers could be playing in higher
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grades, so we’ve just got to get the runs on the board for them to bowl at.” The Roar won their opening round match against St Andrews with the bowlers doing the job as they defended just 104. Yardley said they always expected low scores early in the season and were confident of getting the win defending everything over 100. He was happy with how new captain Stephen Treweek went in his first game in the role. The Roar will only get stronger with last season’s captain-coach Craig Ballinger starting the season in the second XI. Yardley said Ballinger remains one of their premier batters, he just needed to get a few hits under his belt to start the season. With an influx of numbers this season, the Roar is fielding an extra senior team, with three teams playing in the VTCA and two in the Gisborne and District Cricket Association. On Saturday, the Roar faced Williamstown Congs. For the result and all the division 4 scores, go to www.starweekly.com.au
Gerard Hillier will take on a dual role at the Wyndham Devils after being named as the Devils’ Big V women’s state championship coach. Hillier was recently appointed as the association’s player and coach development manager and the experienced coach was last month named the women’s coach. Championship-winning coach Reece Porter previously held both roles before moving to Sydney. Hiller said he was excited to take on the roles. He previously coached Southern Peninsula’s state champ side, has coached at national level in 3x3 and has been part of Basketball Victoria’s high-performance team. “It was something that was flagged early in the interview process,” Hillier said about doing both roles. “I still had to go through the process separately. “I’m pumped to take over what has been such a successful program over the last couple of years, and equally as excited to promote some of the Wyndham local youngsters in to a more senior role within our program to ensure that our success continues well in to the future.” The Devils will start training this week. Hillier said while he’s coached against many of the players, it was good to finally meet them. The core group of local players – Georgia Tauschke, Sam Moodie, Lauren Jones and Jess Slade – are all returning. Hillier said there were a number of new additions, which would likely be announced in the new year. He said they were still clear on what the league will decide in relation to overseas players. The youth league women’s team will join the senior team for the start of pre-season. Hillier said the two teams would work together for several months. “As a coaching group we want six young girls who can slide between the two programs,” he said. “We’ll look to see who best suits that role.” John Dorge, who was appointed for the 2020 season, remains the men’s coach. Grant Duca will lead the youth men side, while Corey Michailidis steps up into the role of youth women head coach. Tara Murray
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Name change reflects club diversity Victorian Turf Cricket Association club Footscray Angliss hopes its name change will better reflect its diversity. The club, which will celebrate its 90th anniversary next year changed its name from Footscray ANA during the off season. The change was first raised by vice-president Rohan James at the club’s annual general meeting in July and was discussed with members, life members, Cricket Victoria, Cricket Australia and Maribyrnong council. ANA stood for the Australian Natives’ Association, which was formed in the 1870s and was limited to white men born in Australia. “I brought it up as it was a personal issue for me,” James said. “I found the ANA and linkage to the white Australia policy … quite disrespectful to the
nation’s first people. The diversity at our club is massive … I didn’t think a name like ANA represented our club.” James’ point hit a nerve with new junior co-ordinator Michael Cox. Cox, who has been involved at the club for 35 years, has been trying to set up the club’s first all-girls team. “From what Rohan and his brother Jason shared at the AGM, I thought my possibility of inclusion for everyone was contradicted by the Australian Natives Association acronym. “If we want a women’s team, this association would not have allowed them to take on leadership roles, I saw that as contradicting what our club is about. “I couldn’t really fathom the idea. We’re such an inclusive club and these things are going
on around the club which are all great but essentially, my mum who came to Australia in the 1950s wouldn’t have been allowed in as she didn’t speak English.” Treasurer Spiros Koziaris said it took him some time to come around to the decision, but he knows it’s the right one. “I don’t think anyone has seen the past players or officials or anyone involved in the club as a racist or associated with what the Australian Natives Association stood for or represents,” he said. “We don’t believe our history is clouded by people behaving that way. There was some reluctance to change it as we were all getting branded as racists, because of what ANA once stood for. “Once we heard from the various people at
New era for Clubbers For the first time in a long time, there’s a little bit of an unknown factor surrounding Yarraville Club in the Victorian Turf Cricket Association senior division. A perennial grand finalist and premiership contender, the Clubbers have had a summer of change. They’ve got a new captain-coach in Mitch Johnstone, while three of the club’s biggest names – Emmett Bronca, Andrew Cullen and Adam Contessa – have all retired. They were hit for another loss when former state player Will Sheridan decided that he couldn’t commit a month out from the season. Johnstone sees the changes as a challenge, but also an opportunity. “It’s a little bit of an unknown how we will go this year,” he said. “We’ve got an established senior core, but it’s the young faces that are just as exciting. “We might sneak under the radar in an even competition. Anyone can beat anyone and the shorter the format, normally means the closer the competition.”
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Johnstone is the big inclusion into the side, having played second XI premier cricket for Essendon in recent years. Chris Martin, who has captained Geelong West, is the other big in. Martin, an all-rounder, will help offset the loss of Sheridan. Johnstone said other players would get more opportunities with the key departures. “There’s guys who have played in the twos and guys who played in the ones and played bits and pieces roles,” he said. “Now they might bat in the top four and bowl first change. There’s opportunities that aren’t normally there. “The guys are excited. Daniel Janka played on the weekend and didn’t get a whole lot of opportunities, but has done everything right. “Guys like Luke Destito, Connor Poulton and Allister Powell. They’ve had fantastic pre-seasons and will be thrown in the deep end. “To play finals we need them to go to the next level.” Despite the change over in the team, Johnstone said they were keen to keep the high standards intact on the field. Since the 2003-04 season, the Clubbers have made 14 grand finals, winning 10 of them. The Clubbers made last season’s grand final which was cancelled halfway through due to COVID-19. The Clubbers were the higher-ranked team in the final, but St Albans was awarded the premiership after it successfully appealed the result due to the wickets being worked on overnight between day one and two.
Yarraville Club batsman Connor Poulton. (Damjan Janevski) 205541_11
“I’m new to the club and I want to respect and honour the past and the amount of success that they’ve had,” Johnstone said. “We still have really high expectations, but it might be a bit more of a roller coaster with the young guys learning on the job and with the
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the various organisations and how they felt about the ANA it was quite clear there wasn’t really a choice.” The club needed 75 per cent of members to vote in favour of the change at a special meeting. It got 90 per cent. The club changed the name to Footscray Angliss – Angliss is the name of the ground they play at. Despite playing in Yarraville, they were keen to keep the Footscray part of the name. Koziaris said even though the name has changed, the club hasn’t. “We’ve made it clear the honour board doesn’t change the records the players had for runs, games and catches, nothing changes.“
one per centers.” The Clubbers started off the season with victory against Keilor. On Saturday in round two, they faced Aberfeldie. For results visit www.starweekly.com.au
Williamstown has started its list announcements for next season with a bang, adding two former AFL players to its squad. Former Hawthorn player Teia Miles and Greater Western Sydney big man Tom Downie were announced as new signings last week ahead of the new-look VFL and East Coast second-tier competition. Miles played 12 games for Hawthorn before being delisted at the end of 2019. He put in some strong performances at AFL and VFL level and is known for his elite work rate and ability to use the ball. Seagulls general manager of football Stephen Soulsby said they were pleased to sign Mileswho who had signed with Geelong’s VFL side for 2020 before the season didn’t go ahead. “To have someone of Teia’s calibre come on board for 2021 is a great outcome for us,” Soulsby said. “He’s someone that can cover a number of positions for us, gives us plenty of versatility around the ground and will continue to set high standards around our club.” Downie played nine matches for the Giants before retiring in 2016. He played with Victorian Amatuer Football Association club Old Scotch last year and led them to a Premier B grand final. He kicked 37 goals and was named in the team of the year and won the GT Moore Medal as the competition’s best and fairest player. Standing at 203 centimetres, Downie is a major coup for the Seagulls as a big-bodied leading ruckman who can float forward and damage the scoreboard. Soulsby said Downie’s character will have a profound impact for Williamstown both on and off the field. “Having Tom come on board is really exciting for us heading into the 2021 season,” he said. “His ability to play as a ruck/forward gives us a really dynamic look working alongside Joel Ottavi and will be a valuable asset to our midfield group with his experience at AFL level.” The Seagulls are yet to announce a coach for next season, with Andy Collins standing down after taking on a full-time teaching position. He has since signed with the Box Hill Hawks as an assistant coach. In other news at the Seagulls, women’s coach Penny Cula-Reid has been reappointed for the 2021 season. Tara Murray
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