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Shrove Tuesday, affectionately known in many households as Pancake Tuesday, marks the arrival of Lent and beginning of the countdown to Easter. Brothers Julian, 4, and Elliott, 7, helped their parents whip up this tasty pancake stack to help mark the day.

Council legal challenge By Benjamin Millar

delegation and he has given instructions to council’s external lawyers to issue proceedings on its behalf in relation to the minister’s decision to approve the planning scheme amendment.” Ms Denyer told the meeting that as part of the council’s Stop The Soil campaign more than 2500 residents had sent emails expressing their concerns about the dumping to key decision-makers including Mr Wynne. She confirmed the proceeding was filed on February 4, warning the council could face a hefty cost payout if the challenge is unsuccessful. “The legal costs of the proceeding are expected to be in the order of $70,000-$100,000 and there is a risk that if

council is unsuccessful that the costs of the other side, which would be in the same order, would be for council to pay – and that’s the same order per defendant.” Tunnelling on the project is yet to begin as Transurban, builder CPB John Holland and the state government tussle over who will pick up the tab for the cost blowout from the contaminated soil. The tunnel was due to open in 2022, but Transurban last week announced the delays mean completion will occur in 2024 at the earliest. A state government spokeswoman said it would be inappropriate to comment on matters before the court. 628188

Melton council has launched legal action in the Supreme Court against the state government’s approval of toxic West Gate Tunnel soil being dumped in Ravenhall, the latest twist in the long-running saga. State Planning Minister Richard Wynne late last year delivered approval for Cleanaway to receive and store contaminated soil from the $6.8 billion project at its Ravenhall tip and for Maddingley Brown Coal to take the soil in Bacchus Marsh. But Melton council’s chief executive last week instructed lawyers to challenge the planning minister’s green light for the soil to be

processed in the area. The decision comes hot on the heels of the Moorabool Environment Group (MEG) launching its own legal proceedings in the Supreme Court against the minister’s approval for Bacchus Marsh. Melton council legal and governance manager Christine Denyer told last week’s council meeting that council resolved last November to seek legal advice on the planning minister’s decision. “The legal advice subject of the resolution was obtained and provided to councillors,” she said. “Having considered the legal advice … the chief executive officer has exercised his

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Lockdown waiting game Melton and Moorabool residents are eagerly waiting to find out if Victoria will be released from a five-day stage 4 lockdown tomorrow night. The state was plunged into a “circuit breaker” lockdown on Friday night in response to an outbreak that stemmed from Melbourne Airport’s Holiday Inn. On Monday, Victoria recorded one locally acquired case of COVID-19 and one case in hotel quarantine, bringing the total number of active cases to 21. It is the first time Moorabool residents have

been under stage 4 restrictions, after being outside the ‘ring of steel’ which divided regional Victoria and metropolitan Melbourne during the state’s devastating second wave last year. Melton has recorded 1159 COVID-19 cases since the pandemic broke out in Australia and Moorabool has had 38 cases. Many residents rushed to the shops on Friday afternoon with reports of lengthy queues as people attempted to stock up on essentials before the lockdown began. Similar scenes across the state forced major supermarkets to reinstate limits on some items.

The lockdown left shattered businesses questioning how they would cope ahead of Valentine’s Day. A western suburbs florist, who didn’t want to be named, said that Valentine’s Day sets them up for the rest of the year. “I’ve already paid for all the flowers,” she said. “It’s at least $15,000 and I don’t know what is going to happen. Vic Scherri, who owns Vic’s Food and Wine, said the latest shutdown had left him $20,000 out-of-pocket. “This is absolutely horrendous,” he said.

“The government is saying it’s [the lockdown] going to only be five days but anything can happen. It could for a week, it could go on for longer.” On Sunday, Health Minister Martin Foley said the state had more than tripled its testing capacity, with public laboratories capable of processing about 30,000 tests per day. Mr Andrews said he was not in a position to confirm if the lockdown would end on Wednesday. “The numbers are pleasing and I think we are well placed, however, I have never been one to make bold predictions,” he said.

Getting married at first sight Jake Edwards is done playing the field. The Darley footballer, 33, has signed up to be among the newly hitched couples starring in season eight of Married At First Sight, when it hits screens from next Monday night. Edwards is a former professional AFL player who pulled on the boots for Carlton but now plays with Darley in the Ballarat Football League. He founded and runs Outside the Locker Room, a mental health charity inspired by his own battles with depression. Edwards describes himself as an old-school type who grew up in the country with country manners. He is keen to settle down and start a family and said he has joined Married At First Sight as part of his quest to find someone who loves him for himself. Married at First Sight returns on Monday, February 22 at 7.30pm on Nine.

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Kairouz starts legal action Kororoit MP Marlene Kairouz is allegedly taking legal action against 26 high ranking members of the Labor Party in the fallout to her being charged by Labor interim administrators Steve Bracks and Jenny Macklin. In documents lodged with the Supreme Court of Victoria dated February 8, Ms Kairouz has brought action against several high profile party members including Federal Labor leader Anthony Albenese, Bracks and Macklin. In the documents, Ms Kairouz claims that the appointment of the administrators was invalid. She said the national executive had amended the definition of branch stacking and that she was charged under the amended changes, not the rules that were in place at the time of the alleged offences. The documents state the retrospective charging of Ms Kairouz of the alleged offences is unlawful and invalid. Ms Kairouz last week posted a statement on social media confirming that she is one of two people charged by the administrators in the probe into branch stacking in the ALP.

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jackpot of $100,000, so there were three major wins in just a few days,” he said. “I’m over the moon, I’ve never experienced having a division one winning feeling myself, but I can assure you the feeling of printing and selling these tickets time and time again and doing this life-changing thing for my customers is even better than winning.” Mr Thai said all three customers have come in since the wins to quietly share the good news together. “They are just local mums and dads, they all have a huge smile.”

“Mr Lucky” has struck again, with Melton Lotto & TSG owner Phong Thai selling yet another division one lottery win. Melton ended last year as the luckiest lotto postcode in Victoria, home to four division one-winning entries totalling more than $10.4 million. Mr Thai said he is over the moon to have the winning streak keep running hot for his loyal customers this year, taking the outlet’s overall division one-winning tally to a remarkable 42. “Last Saturday I sold the division one winner and on the same date I sold the division two winner in Set for Life, then on Tuesday just gone one of my lucky customers won the super

Melton council has postponed its annual Flavour Fest event until later this year due to uncertainty caused by recent COVID-19 outbreaks. Originally planned for March, the food and music festival will now be held on October 23. Mayor Kathy Majdlik said the council is continuing to work closely with an exciting line-up of big-name chefs and musicians as well as fantastic suppliers to bring an amazing event to the area .Details: facebook. com/Flavourfest20 FOR BREAKING NEWS, VISIT Web: starweekly.com.au Melton & Moorabool Star Weekly @starweeklynews @star_weekly

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Public Transport Minister Ben Carroll joined Melton MP Steve McGhie at Melton station. (Supplied)

Station works go ahead By Benjamin Millar A $900,000 makeover for Melton railway station will begin next month after the state government appointed a local construction company to carry out the works. Public Transport Minister Ben Carroll joined Melton MP Steve McGhie at the station last Wednesday to announce the contract had been awarded for improvements to accessibility, safety and technology at the station. MCT constructions will build a second entrance to platform one, as well as a new footpath connecting the new entrance to the Exford Road level crossing.

They will add extra platform seats and shelters, new CCTV cameras, two new passenger information displays and four new accessible parking spaces. The company will also resurface the Ballarat end of platform one as part of V/Line’s annual routine maintenance across the network. Crews will begin works next month on the carpark and footpath before moving to the on-platform works during the next period of planned rail replacements, to minimise disturbance to passengers. The upgrades follow the recent launch of a new Ballarat line timetable that has delivered 125 new services along the line, a rebuilt Rockbank

station and a new station at Cobblebank. Mr Carroll said the new timetable brings a 20-minute peak service and trains every 40 minutes throughout the rest of the day. “We’re thrilled to see passengers benefitting from the massive Ballarat line upgrade – giving our growing communities along the line more frequent trains than ever and improving access to jobs, healthcare and education,” he said. Mr McGhie said the upgrades will make sure Melton station is more accessible than ever for passengers. He said the projects are creating local jobs to support the community during recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.

Groups with ideas for projects that can benefit the City of Melton community are being urged to apply for one-off grants valued up to $10,000. Melton council’s Community Grants Program aims to support activities that increase community participation, strengthen health and wellbeing, promote community leadership and develop local pride. Community Project grants valued up to $10,000 will be provided to support projects and initiatives that benefit the community, while entry-level grants up to $2000 will go to groups without as much experience of grants or community projects. Other categories include COVID-19 grants of up to $5000 for groups providing emergency relief and support to meet immediate needs of vulnerable community members impacted by COVID-19, Responsive Grants of up to $2000 for projects that require fast response to meet emerging community needs, establishment grants of up to $1500 support for new community clubs and groups, and Resident Achievement Contributions of up to $750 to support individual residents to participate in sporting, community, cultural or arts events at a higher than normal level. Applications close February 28. Grants writing and information workshops will be held online and at Caroline Springs library and Melton library throughout February. Details: melton.vic.gov.au/grants

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Man sentenced for arson attack By Benjamin Millar A Melton West man who served more than 400 days in prison awaiting trial on arson and other related charges has been released on a two-year community correction order. Thomas McDonald was sentenced in the County Court last month after pleading guilty to six charges including burglary, theft, arson, criminal damage and possessing cannabis. The court heard the then 21-year-old and a co-offender were seen behaving suspiciously near a home in Toolern Waters Drive, Weir

Views on the afternoon of September 16, 2019. The pair later climbed over a fence, smashing a bedroom window and breaking into a home. They ransacked the property and gathered various belongings, bundling them in a bedsheet and black suitcase found in the home. One of the men took a plastic jerry can of petrol from the garage and used it to start a fire in the main bedroom before fleeing. The court heard almost $220,000 in damage was caused to the home and more than $60,000 of personal property was either stolen, destroyed or damaged by the fire.

A few hours later the pair attempted to carjack a courier driver in Micks Road, Melton. Police investigating the fire and burglary later found a jacket worn by McDonald’s co-offender in the garage and CCTV footage revealing the movements of the pair in the hours surrounding the offending. They were arrested on October 23, 2019, a search of McDonald’s property revealing an iPhone belonging to the courier driver and a small amount of cannabis. He was remanded in custody and spent 418 days in prison awaiting trial.

McDonald told police he had been urged by a friend to take six Xanax tablets that day and had no memory of what had occurred after taking the tablets until he got home. In sentencing McDonald, Judge David Sexton said the offence was “a concerning example” of the crime of arson. “In my view, was serious, callous and obviously inherently dangerous,” he said. McDonald was sentenced to 14 months’ imprisonment, roughly equal to his time already served, and placed on a two-year community correction order.

Valuing nature Moorabool and Macedon Ranges residents are being urged to share their thoughts on the value of nature in their day-to-day lives. A research team formed via collaboration between Deakin University and Land for Wildlife is studying engagement towards biodiversity conservation, conducting a survey focusing on participants’ relationship with nature. Researcher Anne Eichholtzer said the survey aims to understand the potential health and economic benefits associated with interacting with nature and conserving biodiversity in the region. “All participants get into a draw to win $100 vouchers, and we expect their contribution to provide valuable insights for research and Victoria’s biodiversity strategy,” she said. The Deakin University PhD candidate said the survey is suitable for anyone to take part, not just people who are already passionate

about nature. “The gap we are trying to fill with this survey especially is to understand the benefits to individuals of interacting with nature, to see what kind of correlations there might be,” she said. “There has been some studies, but one of the bigger gaps is most of the people already have a very strong connection with nature and are very engaged with nature, so we want to reach out to people who don’t necessarily have that.” Ms Eichholtzer said the study will hopefully shed light on how to better engage people with nature and see if this can flow on to better care for natural habitats and biodiversity conservation. The survey deadline is March 7. Further details and survey via: technecology.deakin. edu.au Benjamin Millar

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Jobs key to council wish list By Benjamin Millar Attracting investment to Melton and funding that could help to create up to 70,000 local jobs are at the top of the council’s wish list for this year’s state and federal budgets. The council has drawn up a list of key priority projects for local spending, topped by the promised Melton Hospital, a new western freight precinct, electrification of the Melton railway line and fast-tracking of the Outer Metropolitan Ring – a 100-kilometre high-speed transport link for people and

freight in Melbourne’s north and west. Mayor Kathy Majdlik said the city’s growing workforce is well placed for transformational projects for the outer west. “With our population set to triple to half a million people in the next 30 years, our potential is ready to be unlocked,” she said. “Our budget submission centres on strategic investment in transformational projects of state and national significance and creating long-term jobs that last beyond the construction phase.” Cr Majdlik said that a new freight precinct,

better road and rail connections and fully funding the Melton Hospital would all have wide-reaching impacts, especially during a time of economic recovery. “Delivering the transformative projects we’ve outlined will attract commercial investment that has the potential to create more than 70,000 jobs,” she said. “Now is the time to invest in major projects that ensure the City of Melton has a diverse and resilient economy that provides a mix of employment opportunities for a booming workforce. “In recently years, the state and federal

governments have invested in key transformational projects in the City of Melton, and it’s critical that these partnerships continue as we become Melbourne’s fastest growing municipality.” The council’s submissions seek funding from both levels of government on the Western Intermodal Freight Precinct, the Outer Metropolitan Ring, Western Highway upgrade, public transport improvements including the electrification of the Melton Line, TAFE and tertiary education, and Melton Hospital works beyond initial planning and early works.

Trio land apprenticeships Three western suburbs apprentices are hitting the tools in Ardeer as part of the CitiPower and Powercor’s apprenticeship program. More than 1200 people applied for the 2021 intake, with 10 candidates selected to work across the state, including at Ballarat, Bendigo, Echuca, Horsham, Geelong, Ardeer and Burnley. Lineworker Riley Moerenhout, cable jointer Jordan Beckman and meter technician Sam Cordy are all completing their apprenticeships at the Ardeer depot. The new apprentices will receive hands-on learning and training through Holmesglen TAFE. Their work will range from delivering major works programs to restoring power safely and quickly to customers if a fault occurs. For Mr Beckman, who lives in Brookfield, it was third time lucky applying for a apprenticeship with CitiPower and Powercor. “I was quite surprised that I could get a

position with the odds what they were,” he said. “I’d applied three years in a row. I’m quite excited to get out there. “I had family and friends in the business and they really liked it. I like the team atmosphere in the position and the overall culture.” CitiPower and Powercor head of field services, Ross Young, said apprenticeships are an important way the company invests in their people. “We are pleased to be able to create 10 new jobs across western Victorian and the CBD as our state rebuilds its economy after the COVID-19 pandemic.” Since 2001, the two companies have invested in more than 400 apprentices and trainees Tara Murray Sam Cordy, Jordan Beckman and Riley Moerenhout. (Supplied)

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Cr Kathy Majdlik

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As we become Melbourne’s fastest growing municipality, it’s critically important that we have everything we need to ensure our suburbs continue to be wonderful places to live, work and raise a family.

Quickly and easily connect with us online: melton.vic.gov.au facebook.com/cityofmelton Instagram @cityofmeltonofficial

New recreation reserve on track for July completion The development of Eynesbury Recreation Reserve is making great progress, with the Stage 1B works on track for completion by July! As part of this stage, the pavilion slab is down, steel structure complete and roof up. Meanwhile, the in-ground services and sport light footings are complete, and hard courts and concrete paths underway. Once complete, the community will have access to a senior AFL and cricket oval, pavilion with social room, kitchen, change rooms and umpires’ room, together with hard

One way council ensures this is by partnering with other levels of government to deliver major, high-value projects.

Get tested If you have any COVID-19 symptoms or you’ve been in contact with someone who is unwell, seek advice and get tested. Anyone who has visited a Tier 1 exposure site must immediately isolate, get a COVID-19 test, and remain isolated for 14 days. Visit dhhs.vic.gov.au for details.

courts, sports lighting, cricket nets and an adventure playspace. The entire development will provide a much-needed training and competition space for local sporting clubs as well as a place for the whole community to gather and stay active.

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Cambridge Ward with Cr Goran Kesic I’d like to begin by extending my thanks to the residents of Cambridge Ward for re-electing me as their Councillor last October. It’s a privilege to serve this outstanding community and I will continue to represent residents to the best of my ability, over the next four years. Council recognises the contributions local groups, clubs and organisations make to our community. Their work brings residents together and supports their wellbeing, forming a big part of what makes our City a wonderful place to live, work and play. Which is why we strive to do what we can to support these local organisations and clubs to continue to do great work.

Council offers an extensive Community Grants Program to support activities that increase community participation, promote and develop local pride, provide services and facilities that strengthen local health and wellbeing, and promote community leadership. There are a number of grants currently open, including Community Project (up to $10,000); Entry-Level (up to $2,000); Responsive Grants (up to $2,000); The Club Caroline Springs Community Project (up to $10,000) and Entry-Level (up to $2,000) Grants; Establishment Grants (up to $1,500); and Resident Achievement Contributions (up to $750). Melton City Council is also committed to supporting our community through

the ongoing global pandemic. Our COVID-19 Relief and Recovery Fund offers assistance of up to $5,000 to incorporated, not-for-profit community groups and service organisations to provide emergency support for vulnerable members of our community in responding to, and recovering from, the COVID-19 crisis. Applications for all grants close, Sunday 28 February. For more information, or to apply, visit melton.vic.gov.au/grants Please feel free to contact me on 0437 241 436 or goran.kesic@melton.vic.gov.au regarding any Council issues.

We’ve just lodged our submissions to the state and federal budgets, with a focus on more local jobs, greater investment in the local economy, and connectivity. We’re asking for key infrastructure that our community will benefit from including a new freight precinct, better road and rail connections and fully funding the Melton Hospital. We’ve listed our priorities: the Western Highway upgrade; the Melton Highway upgrade; Outer Metropolitan Ring; public transport improvements including the electrification of the Melton Line, Melton Hospital works (beyond initial planning and early works); allied health; prevention of family violence; TAFE and tertiary education; training and education; the Western Intermodal Freight Precinct; and more. These are the projects that will have wide-reaching impacts, especially during a time of economic recovery. Delivering the transformative projects we’ve outlined will attract commercial investment that has the potential to create more than 70,000 jobs! As we become Melbourne’s fastest growing municipality, we look forward to continuing to partner with the Victorian Government and Australian Government on key projects such as these. You’re welcome to contact me regarding council matters at kathy.majdlik@melton.vic.gov.au or on 0412 584 058.

Your Councillors – Visit melton.vic.gov.au/councillors to find your ward Councillors and their contact details

Mayor Cr Kathy Majdlik

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Cr Steve Abboushi

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Cr Moira Deeming

Cr Sophie Ramsey

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Play space inspired by nature By Benjamin Millar A new play space for children using all natural materials will be built at Melton Botanic Garden thanks to a state government grant. The $117,000 grant for the garden is one of 26 delivered through the $2.4 million second round of the Growing Victoria’s Botanic Gardens Grants Program. The Melton Botanic Garden Nature Play space will focus on natural elements by using rocks, logs and plants to create an environment that fosters imaginative play. Friends of Melton Botanic Garden president John Bentley said the new playspace will be a welcome stepping stone towards the longer term vision for the gardens to have an experiential children’s garden. “There are more and more people using the recreation space at the lake, so we suggested a while ago that we look to put in a nature play space in that area,” he said. “The opportunity came up last year to apply for state government funds so we talked to the council about it and suggested the nature play space.” Melton mayor Kathy Majdlik said the council is delighted that the grant application has been successful. “We plan to deliver a playspace that will capture and complement the natural features of the garden, and nurture children’s interest in nature play,” she said. Cr Majdlik said the Melton Botanic Garden is already a popular attraction for the community and the new space will help make it even more family-friendly. “We’re looking forward to engaging with the community to finalise the playspace design. Council plans to begin this project in July, and have it complete by February 2022.”

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Teens charged A 15-year-old Melton South teen has been charged with a series of offences following an alleged stabbing in Melbourne’s CBD last Monday night. The teen was charged with intentionally cause serious injury and other assault-related offences, affray, commit indictable offence whilst on bail, weapon offences and possess cannabis. A 17-year-old Tullamarine teen was also charged with affray and weapon offences. The charges follow a report of an altercation between a group of people on Elizabeth Street about 9.20pm.

By Benjamin Millar Melton and Moorabool councils have called for better protection of green wedges and more options for agricultural landowners in their submissions to a state government consultation. The Planning for Melbourne’s Green Wedges and Agricultural Land project paper presents planning options for the protection of green wedges and agricultural land within 100 kilometres of Melbourne. Originally two separate projects, the review of green wedge planning provisions and protection of agricultural land have been rolled into one. A Melton council report on the project tabled at last week’s meeting noted the key issues for the council revolve around discretionary uses such as schools and places of worship, management of the urban rural interface and managing subdivision and dwellings in agricultural areas. “While some options proposed such as improving design outcomes for development in rural areas are supported, council officers remain concerned these do not address the fundamental issues of discretionary uses that undermine the purposes of the rural zones,” the council report stated. “Council maintains that some of these uses including places of worship and schools are not compatible with rural areas and therefore should be located within an urban setting.” Moorabool council’s submission provides general support for the state’s approach, however raises concerns with several of the options proposed. The submission also raises concerns about the blanket approach of applying the reform options to all agricultural land within 100 kilometres of Melbourne, the ‘Melbourne centric’ focus on the consultation paper, lack of options to support the needs of agricultural landowners, and the lack of direction notification of landowners. A report noted that the council does not support

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The Planning for Melbourne’s Green Wedges and Agricultural Land study area. (Supplied) the option to remove dwellings as an as-of-right use in the Farming Zone within 100 kilometres of Melbourne. “Whilst it is recognised that the majority of Victoria’s population is located within metropolitan Melbourne, it is concerned at the continued focus of the state government on Melbourne’s needs, and lack of importance placed on the needs of agricultural

landowners,” it stated. “The protection of agricultural land is of little value, if the protections do not allow for the continued viability of existing and future farming operations.” The submission requests the state government propose options that will provide support for landowners to continue to farm their land.

A 50-year-old Melton man has escaped uninjured from a fiery fatal truck crash near the South Australian border. The collision at Serviceton about 2.20am last Thursday is being investigated. It is believed a B-double truck crashed into the rear of a stationary B-double truck which then collided with a B-double truck in front of it. All three trucks caught fire. The driver of the first truck, a 46-year-old man from South Australia, died at the scene. The driver of the second truck and his passenger were taken to hospital and have since been released. The driver of the third truck, a 50-year-old man from Melton, was uninjured.

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TODAY Judy Ingram has left the house twice for medical reasons since March 13, 2020. (Supplied)

“I’ve also discovered Zoom. I’ve gone kicking and screaming into the 21st century. “I had been hoping to do community meetings in person, but it looks like I’ll be doing Zoom meetings for quite a while.” She said she’d love to get back out in person and go to community events and start planting trees again, but knows that can wait. Mrs Ingram said many people she had spoken to, including some who didn’t have the same health issues, were concerned about

the pandemic and hadn’t gone back to their normal habits. She said if she’s not illegible to get the vaccine until late this year, she might have to change her views, but for now she’s comfortable with staying at home. “Why take the risk?” she said. “I had a friend who got it [COVID] in August and is still in hospital after the side effects. “Ian’s cousins are in hard lockdown in England and have been since April. There’s no end in sight.”

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Judy Ingram isn’t in any hurry to leave her house. The Delahey woman, who has a number of medical conditions and a low immune system, has been housebound since March last year when the COVID-19 pandemic began. She’s left the house just twice for medical reasons since March 13, 2020. “I don’t see the point of rushing out to have a meal at the pub,” she said last week before Victoria was plunged back into stage 4 lockdown. “It makes no sense after 11 months to go out and risk it. I might be over cautious, but I just figure I’ve stuck it out this long, I’ll stick it out for a few more months, until I can get the vaccine.” While Mrs Ingram has opted not to leave her house, she does allow her family and friends to visit – one at a time. Her husband Ian, who has been allowed by doctors to leave the house. “Ian can go and put the TattsLotto on and go to the post office and butchers. We’re still getting the groceries delivered, but he can go and get some milk if we’re out,” Mrs Ingram said. “He’s reasonably restricted in what he can do, cause he doesn’t want to bring it home to me.” While she’s been housebound, Mrs Ingram hasn’t been short of things to do. Like most people, she’s read a number of books and done a few jigsaw puzzles. Her community work has also kept her busy. “I’ve been doing the community register for 11 years,” she said. “On a Monday, I’ll call people on the register who are over 65 and say hello. I’ve been able to do that out of my house.

We’re building big near you and there will be transport disruptions As part of Victoria’s Big Build, we’re upgrading the Sunbury Line allowing bigger, more modern trains to run on the line. We’re also building an alternative to the West Gate Bridge. Train disruptions: Buses and coaches replace trains in both directions Ballarat, Ararat and Maryborough lines

8.30pm to last train, 26 Feb

Southern Cross to Ballarat

27 to 28 Feb

Southern Cross to Melton

Sunbury Line

9pm 26 Feb to 7 Mar

Flagstaff and North Melbourne to Sunbury

8.30pm to last train, 8 to 10 Mar

North Melbourne to Sunbury

Road disruptions: Closed roads, lanes and ramps Until 22 Feb

Lanes closed outbound between Williamstown Road and Newport Rail

10pm to 5am each night, 16 and 17 Feb

Freeway closed inbound between M80 Ring Road and Grieve Parade and outbound between Millers Road and M80 Ring Road

Each night, 21, 24, 25 and 26 Feb

Freeway closed in both directions between M80 Ring Road and Millers Road

M80 Ring Road

Until 22 Feb

Inbound entry ramp to West Gate Freeway closed

Geelong Road

Until 22 Feb

Outbound entry ramp to Princes Freeway closed

Princes Freeway

Until 22 Feb

Inbound exit ramp to Geelong Road closed

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MY PLACE Hillside doctor Victor Lin may come from a scientific and medical background, but the arts and community are equally dear to his heart. He speaks with Benjamin Millar What is your connection with Hillside? I grew up in the northwestern suburbs, living in St Albans for a time before moving to Hillside in 1999. I attended a local primary school, and while I went on to study at a high school in South Yarra and later at the University of Melbourne for my biomedical and medical degrees, I continued to live in Hillside throughout my years as a student. What do you love most about the area? What I love most about the area is its sense of community. While the area looks very different now compared to when we first moved in, the one constant feature has been the geniality of the people who live in the area. We’ve gotten to know some very good people over the years and it continues to be the people who make the suburb such a privilege to live in. What are your favourite local places? (Damjan Janevski) 227663_01

I am a closet foodie and enjoy going to new places to eat. Two local restaurants that I am a big fan of are La Porchetta at Watergardens Shopping Centre and Quang Vinh in St Albans.

lives and over the years have spearheaded a number of initiatives aiming to improve health literacy among young Australians and reduce deep-seated inequities that exist in the community with respect to key social determinants of health.

What’s something people might be surprised to learn about you?

I am co-founder of three not-for-profit organisations, including the Australian Cancer and Health Sciences Consortium (ACHSC), which aims to empower young Australians to

While I come from a scientific and medical background, I harbour an enduring affinity for the arts. I love classical music and still play the piano recreationally. I am also a big fan of the work of many of the classic novelists, playwrights and poets. The arts provides a foray into aspects of humanity that are often overlooked in science and medicine and has to a large degree helped me build a more nuanced understanding of myself and a broader perspective on what truly matters in life.

What can you tell us about your work in health? I currently work as a junior doctor at the Royal Melbourne Hospital and blood cancer researcher at the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre and Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research. I am passionate about breaking down barriers for people in the community to lead healthy and productive

make a meaningful impact in the fight against cancer; the Australian Students’ Society of Haematology (ASSH), the first professional society in the country for students interested in blood disorders; and Teaching for Impact (TFI), an initiative galvanising students and working professionals from diverse backgrounds to make tangible contributions towards the achievement of the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through education. I am also Board Member of several other not-for-profit organisations, including Eternal Possibilities and the Student Science Squad; served leadership positions within the Melbourne University Health Initiative (MUHI); and provided pro bono consulting to several other charities, including Strive Student Health Initiative and Crepes for Change. For this and other work, I was privileged to have been a Finalist in the Saward Dawson Community Service and Social Impact Award as part of last year’s Victorian Young Achiever Award program and was humbled to be nominated again this year.

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FROM THE ARCHIVES Star Weekly looks back through the pages of our predecessors

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The state government officially approved a Treasury allocation of $2.5 million to assist development of Melton and Sunbury.

Twelve notices of motion presented to the Melbourne council meeting were said to indicate further “muscle flexing” by the new ruling faction.

Bacchus Marsh Agricultural Show Society reached a financial crisis point, with the possibility of the annual show disbanding forever.

Old dogs learning new tricks in the area’s canine obedience schools.

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The Nextra Sunbury Newsagency has been in Jenny Carland’s family for nearly 90 years. Right: Jenny Carland with her children and father Ron Geyer. (Pictures: Supplied)

A headline act Jenny Carland’s family has witnessed the evolution of news – from stacks of daily newspapers and magazines to news at your fingertips with online services. The Nextra Sunbury Newsagency has navigated the changes and remains a vital part of the community. Jenny reminisces with Jessica Micallef and chats about what’s next …

enny Carland is proud of the legacy her family will leave in Sunbury. For nearly nine decades, a member of Jenny’s family – from her grandparents to her own children – has been behind the counter of the Nextra Sunbury Newsagency. Her grandparents William and Ellen Davies purchased the store from Mr and Mrs Gaulton in 1932. Nearly 20 years later, Jenny’s parents Ron and Glenise Geyer took over ownership. “We were the hub of the community,” Jenny said. “Newspapers and magazines were massive back in the olden days. When I was a little girl, we also sold bikes, toys, we had a little library, we used to sell fire crackers, cakes, ice creams and milkshakes, footballs and football jumpers. “I still have one those scoops for the ice cream with the wooden handle. We sold anything.” In nearly 90 years, four generations of Jenny’s family have worked at the store. Jenny started working there full-time in 2004, before she and her husband Gerald took ownership in 2015.

“In 2004, we had two beautiful staff members who had never taken long service leave. I thought I could take a year off teaching so that they could take long service leave … and I’ve been here ever since,” she said. After Jenny’s dad passed away in 2010, she considered selling the family business but she said newsagencies were declining and they couldn’t sell it. “The banks weren’t loaning money for the newsagency because they could see the decline and it wasn’t worth it,” she said. “Ever since then, I have been making changes.” At a time when technology was evolving and news was made easily available online, Jenny decided to pivot her business in a new direction. Now the newsagency sells gifts, clothes, accessories, homewares, books and cards, as well as traditional newspapers and magazines. It’s also a TattsLotto outlet and has sold 30 division one-winning tickets since 1972. “Whatever wasn’t in Sunbury or what people were asking for, I developed it into my store,”

Jenny said. “It’s been really successful, and people have loved it. “Newspapers and magazines are still important but it’s just changed because you can get your news anywhere. “You get news alerts on your phone … people still like to have a physical paper or magazine, so we still do sell quite a few but we used to have rows and rows of magazines.” Jenny has decided now is the time to take a step back from the family legacy and retire, and has sold the business to a new family. She said she was proud of what her family had achieved over the many years. “It’s a really big job to run a business at this size and that is why it’s time for me to retire,” she said. “I want to be there to look after my grandchildren. I want the simple things now. “My grandparents and parents would be really proud of me and I love that. I don’t feel like I am letting anyone down.” Jenny will hand over the helm to the new owners on March 1.

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Out and about As the mercury rose last week to remind us summer is still very much around, families took the chance to cool off with some water play at Frontier Park in Aintree. The park’s playground is one of the area’s hidden gems, but its growing popularity as a destination shows its reputation is spreading. Star Weekly photographer Damjan Janevski braved a splashing to capture the fun.

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Out and about The western suburbs have a lot to offer, whether it’s a place to unwind with a great coffee, quiet contemplation amid some stunning natural environments, somewhere for the kids to let off steam, or a local event, you’ll find ‘your place’. Here’s a few favourites from people enjoying what the west has to offer this week.

Locals out and about in Hanging Rock, and Barkly Street, West Footscray. (Pictures: Damjan Janevski and Joe Mastroiannni)

Your pictures Left: Saint Side annual show at Brimbank Bicycle Education Centre on February 7. (Pictures: Milan Ivanovic)

Above: Dylan Alcott won the quad singles title at the Victorian Wheelchair Open at Hume Tennis Centre recently. He partnered with Heath Davidson (right) to win the quad doubles. Right: Claudia was excited to be starting prep at Epping Views Primary School.

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR WANT YOUR EVENT LISTED? Community Calendar is made available free of charge to not-for-profit organisations to keep the public informed of special events and activities. Send item details to Star Weekly Community Calendar, Corner Thomsons Road and Keilor Park Drive, Keilor Park, 3042, or email to westeditorial@starweekly.com.au by 9am Wednesday the week prior to publication.

Wonder Women Program If you’re wanting to return to the workforce, head to the Melton South Community Centre. A new course starting on Thursday, February 18 will provide assistance with career planning, resume writing, interview skills, identify your existing skills and develop new ones. $50 or $30 concession (six sessions). Bookings required. ■ 9747 8576

Language cafe Wyndham residents can practice their English skills, meet new people, connect with the community and learn from others at the language cafe on Thursday, February 18, and Thursday, February 25, 12.30-1.30pm. Electronic device and registration required. You will be provided with a link to attend after registering. ■ www.wyndhamtogether.com.au/event/ language-cafe-2/all/

Social Dance Hume locals can join the MAPS (Mature Active Person’s Social) club for a dance followed by morning tea on Friday, February 19 at Lynda Blundell Centre, 185 Blair Street, Dallas, 9.30am-12.30pm. The theme is red. BYO nibbles and drinks and be COVIDSafe. Entry: $10. ■ Doris, 9309 9001

Craft group Brimbank residents can learn craft skills from an experienced tutor and make a variety of colourful objects to decorate their home on Friday, February 19 at Hunt Club Community and Arts Centre, 9.30-11.30am. Workshop runs for six sessions. Cost: $24 (includes materials). Registration and payment required before first session. ■ 9249 4800

Through the lens

No matter how many times he visits, Star Weekly photographer Damjan Janevski never ceases to be amazed by Hanging Rock. His photographer’s choice this week is a selection of photos from Hanging Rock all put in one photo that makes some conceptual sense. Janevski says he can always find something new, some new angle or different lighting conditions to photograph the rocks.

Heritage walks Enjoy a 90-minute leisurely heritage walk with guide John, starting at the Williamstown Visitor Information Centre in Nelson Place, each Tuesday at 9.20am. Each week covers a different route. ■ John, 0418 377 336

Beauty industry pathway Nook, Sunbury. Gates open 5.30pm, with entertainment from 6pm and the movie screening at 7pm. BYO picnic and blanket or buy food. Registration required. ■ https://bit.ly/3tJGM4D

Weir open day Learn about Little River’s history and share your ideas for improvements to the area at the Little River Weir open day on Saturday, February 20, 10am-1pm, at McLeans Reserve. ■ http://bit.ly/2LQjxVF

Live at the Hive The Ruby Page and Joe Ruberto Jazztet will perform well-known swing and jazz standards at Werribee Jazz Club on Saturday, February 20, 8-11pm. Bookings required. ■ Jenny, 0419 558 481

Farmers’ market Browse the stalls at the Malmsbury Village Farmers’ Market on Sunday, February 21, 9am-1pm at the Malmsbury Village Green. ■ Megs, 0407 860 320

Movie night Enjoy live music and a screening of Beauty and the Beast on Friday, March 19 at The

Detox your home Brimbank residents can clear out household toxic chemicals at a pop-up collection day on Saturday, February 27, 9am-3pm at Brimbank council’s operations centre, Stadium Drive, Keilor Park. Online registration required. ■ www.sustainability.vic.gov.au/ detoxyourhome

Open studios Macedon artists are opening up their studios to the public on February 27-28, 10am-4pm. Brochures with a map of studio locations available at The Gallery, Mt Macedon and Gisborne Library. ■ Search @openstudiosmacedo on Instagram

Show information session Whittlesea Agricultural Society is holding a show information session on Sunday, March 14, noon-2pm, at the Whittlesea Agricultural Society administration building, gate 1, McPhees Road, Whittlesea.

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Free sausage sizzle and heritage display included. ■ 9716 2835

Childcare places

Occasional child care is available at Outlets, Newport Community Education Centre, on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Sessions are available from 9am-12pm, Take off weight naturally 9am-2pm or 11am-2pm. Child care Struggling to lose weight? Struggling to get motivated? Want to try and do it in a friendly subsidies offered. and less stressful atmosphere? ■ 9391 8504 or www.outletsco-op.com.au Come and join TOWN (Take Off Weight Naturally) every Tuesday at 6pm at the Coffee time Darlingsford Barn, Darlingsford Boulevard, Learn about the origins of coffee, how to Melton. operate commercial espresso machines and how to make a range of coffees during ■ Catherine, 0416 612 517, or Bob, Ready Set Work Barista’s course at the 0411 824 739 Brimbank Bicycle Education Centre, Keilor Downs on February 23 (online) and 24 World Day of Prayer (face-to-face work). People are being invited to pray for the needs of Vanuatu and its people at local ■ Jesuit Community College, 9415 8700 church services and events on World Day of Prayer, Friday, March 5. This year’s theme is ‘Build on a strong foundation’. ■ www.worlddayofprayeraustralia.org

Alcoholics Anonymous Regular face-to-face meetings of Alcoholics Anonymous have resumed. Meetings are held at St Thomas Anglican Church, 117 Synnot Street, Werribee, on Mondays from 7.30pm, and St Andrew’s Church Hall, Williamstown, on Wednesdays from 7pm. ■ Werribee: 0412 432 760. For other face-to-face and Zoom AA meetings call 1300 22 22 22 or visit wwww.aatimes.org.au

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Learn how to give head massages, manicures and pedicures, plus apply make up, lash lifts and more at the Melton South Community Centre’s introduction to beauty course. It starts Saturday, February 20. Cost: $140 or $100 concession. Bookings required. ■ 9747 8576

Property movement too unpredictable to call If 2020 taught property pundits anything, it’s to expect the unexpected, reports New Daily’s Matt Johnson.

were hit by job losses, drove vacancy rates in some capitals above 4 per cent. And data from APRA shows investors have been slow to resume their repayments. Recent analysis by the financial regulator found one-third of deferred loans at the big four banks in October were investment loans. “There could be a bloodbath that comes to fruition in a short compressed timeframe if people sell in quick succession in areas that don’t have undersupply issues,” Ms Porter said.

Regions will continue to grow BIS Oxford Economics chief economist Dr Sarah Hunter said if local coronavirus cases remained under control and unemployment remained stable, regional areas and detached houses in smaller capitals should continue to streak ahead. She said there was still plenty of residual demand from buyers capitalising on buyer’s grants and stamp duty concessions. “Falling interest rates improved affordability which helped demand, but supply hasn’t responded all that much yet as the volume of transactions – although they are turning – have not risen anywhere near as much,” Dr Hunter said earlier this month. “In terms of long-term sustainability, there’s still demand shock around [reduced] migration, which will likely make apartments cheaper.”

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Australia’s first lockdown encouraged analysts to forecast a double-digit dip in the housing market. But as we know, those predictions failed to transpire and prices – which are only 0.7 per cent below pre-pandemic levels – are on the up. So, what does the future hold for a market that defied expectations? When The New Daily asked a select group of experts for their predictions on how prices would fare in 2021, none would provide a figure. However, they explained some of the key things to look out for.

Struggling investors could also play a role That’s a sentiment shared by Suburbanite director Anna Porter. She believes prices for off-the-plan units – or high-rise apartments – will go backwards. She said it’s largely due to investors

wary about the health of capital city rental markets and unlikely to purchase property as demand from international students remains sluggish. Which, consequently, would drag down both demand and prices. The exodus of renters at the height of the pandemic, when tenant-heavy industries

Impact of deferrals unlikely to be as strong as predicted Figures from the Australian Banking Association show deferred loans plummeted from 493,440 in June to 169,677 in November – a 66 per cent reduction. CoreLogic head of research Eliza Owen told The New Daily she expected house prices to continue rising in the first half of 2021, ahead of the conclusion of loan payment holidays. And other measures are also outweighing any negatives, she said. Those include historic rate cuts and programs such as HomeBuilder and the First Home Loan Deposit Scheme. “The only thing worth noting is when you see incentives for first home buyers, for example, it tends to have a vacuum effect where purchases that may have happened anyway are pulled forward,” Ms Owen said. “Once these schemes run out, we may see demand slow a little bit, and the other thing that could slow price increases is APRA intervention.”

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1. Bushfires 2. Don Budge 3. Jo-Wilfried Tsonga 4. 1922 5. Margaret Molesworth 6. White 7. Greenset 8. Serena Williams, 2007 9. 2017 10. 1986

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21. In what city would you find the Rod Laver Arena? 22. The Federation Cup competition was renamed what in September last year? 23. What venue was home to the Australian Open from 1972–1987? 24. How much prize money is on offer in this year’s Australian Open? 25. And is this an increase or decrease from last year? 26. Which medal, first awarded in 2010, recognises outstanding achievements for Australian tennis? 27. Was Tennis Australia founded in 1901, 1904 or 1907? 28. True or false: Ash Barty (pictured) has never won the Australian Open? 29. In which year was the Australian Open founded? 30. What cup is presented to the men’s singles winner at the Australian Open?

21. Melbourne 22. The Billie Jean King Cup 23. Kooyong Lawn Tennis Club 24. $80 million 25. Increase 26. Newcombe Medal 27. 1904 28. True 29. 1905 30. The Norman Brookes Challenge Cup

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What colour uniforms did the ballkids wear at the 2019 Australian Open? Name the three female tennis players to take out all four Grand Slam titles in one year, and which years? At what temperature is play suspended in the Australian Open? In what year was the longest game at the Australian Open played? And between which two players was it contested? What was Tennis Australia known as before 1986? How many Grand Slam titles has Naomi Osaka (pictured) won? What is the oldest of the four Grand Slam tournaments? Who is the only player to have completed a “Golden Slam”, winning the gold medal at the Summer Olympic Games as well as the four majors in one calendar year? What was the first Grand Slam to include wheelchair tennis?

31. Which Grand Slam tournament is played on clay courts? 32. Which two players are the only ones to have spent 300 weeks ranked number one in ATP history? 33. In which most recent Grand Slam did the Williams sisters face each other in the final? 34. Who made the first wooden tennis racket? 35. A slice is a shot with what kind of spin? 36. What is the lowest amount of points necessary to win a set of tennis? 37. Base, service and singles are all types of what? 38. In what year did Lleyton Hewitt (pictured) win Wimbledon? 39. Who founded the Women’s Tennis Association? 40. What is the difference between doubles and American doubles?

9-LETTER JUMBLE 10 words: Good 15 words: Very good 21 words: Excellent

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ANSWER: TENNIS, ISLAND, TENURE, REWIND

The centre letter must be included, and each letter may only be used once. No colloquial or foreign words. No capitalised nouns, apostrophes or plural words ending in “s”.

EDGEWORD

SOLUTIONS: ADVANTAGE, advent, agenda, agent, agnate, ante, anted, avant, dean, dent, gent, gnat, nave, neat, tang, tend, vane, vantage, vegan, vend, vent

Using the nine letters in the grid, how many words of four letters or more can you list?

41. A serve that hits the net and lands in the service box is called what? 42. Who is the reigning women’s singles Australian Open champion? 43. What was the occupation of Roland Garros, whom the French Open’s major stadium is named after? 44. How many hours did the 2010 Wimbledon singles match between John Isner and Nicholas Mahut last for? 45. In what year did Sam Stosur (pictured) win the US Open? 46. In 2001, who became the only wildcard entry to win the Wimbledon men’s singles title? 47. Which country’s players have won the most combined Grand Slam titles? 48. What country played host to the Australian Open on two occasions, in 1906 and 1912–13? 49. Who is captain of the Australian Davis Cup team? 50. In what suburb of Queens, New York, is the US Open held each year?

41. A let 42. Sofia Kenin 43. Pilot 44. Eleven hours 45. 2011 46. Goran Ivanisevic 47. The US 48. New Zealand 49. Lleyton Hewitt 50. Flushing

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What issue led to delays and a number of medical timeouts being called in the early rounds of qualifying for the 2020 Australian Open tournament? 2. Which player has won the most consecutive Grand Slam titles? 3. Name the unseeded player who made it all the way to the men’s singles finals at the 2008 Australian Open? 4. In which year was the women’s singles first played at the Australian Open? 5. And who won it? 6. Prior to 1986, what colour tennis balls were used during the Wimbledon tournament? 7. On what surface is the Australian Open currently played? 8. Name the last unseeded player to win the Australian Open title, and what year? 9. What year did Rafael Nadal’s (pictured) wife, Maria Francisca Perello, attend the Australian Open for the first time? 10. In what year was the Australian Open not played? 1.

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LITTLE HOT SHOTS CORNER KIDS’ QUIZ 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

Who is currently the highest ranking Australian tennis player? What does “love” mean in tennis? Which line does a player stand at when serving? What term is used when the score for both players is 40? What is it called when a player hits the ball on their side before it bounces? What does the abbreviation ATP stand for in the tennis world? Name the famous Williams sisters of tennis? Where did the modern game of tennis originate? Which competitor is known as Spain’s Raging Bull? How many people play on the court during a doubles match? Can you work out what the

Solve all the clues and an eight-letter word will be spelled out.

ROUND ROBIN

ANSWERS: 1. Ash Barty 2. Zero 3. The baseline 4. Deuce 5. Volley 6. Association of Tennis Professionals 7. Serena and Venus 8. France 9. Rafael Nadal 10. Four

SPOT THE DIFFERENCE There are 8 differences between these pictures. Can you spot them all?

missing letter is that spells an eight-letter word? It could read either clockwise or anti-clockwise.

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N ANSWER: 1. Break 2. Arena 3. Court 4. Clock 5. Serve 6. Champ. 7. Italy 8. Green (BACKSPIN)

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ANSWER: Missing letter – A Eight-letter word – BACKHAND.

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Toyota has taken a no-compromise leaf out of the European book for the Supra GR sports car. (Pictures: Supplied)

By Derek Ogden, Marque Motoring As shutters around the world go up against the pandemic and intellectual property pirates, automobile manufacturers increasingly are opening to the sharing of ideas, design and technology. For years, rising costs of new-vehicle development have opened the borders between what were once bitter rivals with sharing on an industrial scale: think Ford and Mazda with Ranger and BT-50 utes, Toyota and Subaru with the 86 and BRZ sports cars. And who can forget Holden and Toyota badge engineering Apollo / Camry and Nova / Corolla during the Button Plan days? Now, Toyota is at it again, this time building the new version of its iconic Supra sports coupe around a German chassis and engine. And those familiar with European performance car influence will immediately pick up the BMW Z4 in its Japanese counterpart. The Supra GR comes to market in Australia in two variants, the GT and GTS. The GT is $84,600 and the GTS $94,600, not including on-roads. The German cousin, the Z4 3.0 M40i, clears the bar at $127,900. Powered by a 250 kW / 500 Nm turbo-petrol 3.0-litre straight six, the GR Supra puts this prodigious power to ground through the rear wheels via a new quick-shifting, sports-tuned eight-speed automatic transmission. With limited-slip differential and adaptive suspension, launch control serves up a zero-to-100 km/h sprint in a nippy 4.3 seconds.

for the GTS, named after iconic racetracks. Chosen by Toyota Australia employees. They are Fuji White, Suzuka Silver, Goodwood Grey, Monza Red, Silverstone Yellow, Le Mans Blue, Bathurst Black and Nurburg Matte Grey.

Interior The cabin décor is basic black, broken up by splashes of race-bred design such as carbon fibre-look trim. Leather-accented, heated sports seats are eight-way power adjustable. A leather-accented three-spoke sports steering wheel is well placed with controls and transmission paddle shifts, while the GTS adds sports accelerator and brake pedals. The instrument cluster is uncluttered and straightforward in its layout of digital speedo and analogue petrol and temperature gauge. Dual zone climate control keeps driver and passenger comfy and wireless phone charger, Front and rear 12-volt accessory sockets and USB power socket with input for infotainment top up the list of accessories.

Infotainment Front and centre is an 8.8-inch touchscreen multimedia display, which is also accessed through a large control knob, surrounded by system access buttons, on the centre console. As in the majority of modern cars, Bluetooth connectivity is a given, embedded satellite navigation a welcome inclusion and voice recognition a bonus. The GTS is fitted with a Premium JBL AM / FM / DAB+ audio delivering Surround Sound through 12 speakers.

AT A GLANCE MODEL RANGE Toyota Supra GR GT $84,900 Toyota Supra GR GTS $94,900 OPTIONS Nurburgring Matte Grey paint $2500 Alcantara upholstery $2500

Note: These prices do not include government or dealer delivery charges. Contact your local Toyota dealer for drive-away prices.

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While the Supra GR shares engine and chassis with the BMW Z4, Toyota insists there was no compromise with its design as a classic sports car with long, bonnet, swept back cabin and low beltline. With a nod to Toyota’s sports car heritage dating back to the 1967 2000GT with its double bubble roof, the new Supra takes into account the aerodynamics and balance needed for high performance driving on road or racetrack. The low centre-of-gravity necessary for true sports performance, Toyota dropped the running ground clearance below its usual standard minimum of 130mm to just 119mm. The GTS rolls on 19-inch forged alloy wheels shod with low profile Michelin Pilot Super Sport tyres specifically tuned for Supra and featuring a bespoke compound to offer outstanding grip. Sports brakes with red brake calipers peer out from within. The new Supra is offered in a choice of seven standard colours, plus an optional matte grey

The GTS is powered by the tried-and-tested BMW 3.0-litre six-cylinder inline engine found in the top-spec Z4. Maximum power of 250 kW comes up between 5000 and 6500 rpm, while top torque of 500 Nm is on tap from 1600 to 4500 revs.

control at all speeds. Lane departure alert includes steering assist, the latter, which some drivers could find intrusive, can be switched off. Front and rear parking and clearance sonars with rear-end collision warning is augmented by rear cross-traffic alert and reversing camera. A blind spot monitor shows when it’s safe to pull out and hill-start assist holds the vehicle when setting off on an incline.

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Five-star safety starts with seven airbags (driver and passenger, front, front side, side curtain, and driver, knee). Autonomous emergency braking features front collision warning with daytime pedestrian and cyclist detection. A pop-up bonnet helps to minimise injuries here if an accident occurs. In addition, ABS anti-skid braking with brake assist, vehicle stability control, traction control, active cornering assist and brake standby, fade and drying functions are on hand. The driver has access to speed limit info via a head-up display and a speed limiter can be brought into play, together with active cruise

Strap in, this could be a wild ride! That was easier said than done in the test Supra, with the seatbelt clasps nestling deep in the space between the two seats and transmission tunnel. Small fingers made them hard to reach; large hands, difficult to fiddle with the belt clips. Press the start/stop button on the dashboard and the engine leaps into life with a breathy rasp, that rises to a roar as the revs mount. With maximum power of 250 kW between 5000 and 6500 rpm and a 7000 km/h red line there is no argument about the Supra’s sporting prowess. However, surprisingly, thanks to a flat torque curve (500 Nm at 1600 to 4500 revs), the

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coupe is almost Camry-like in its easy-going attitude to stop / start city living. Combined urban / highway fuel consumption on 95 RON petrol is put at 7.7 litres per 100 kilometres by Toyota. Securely ensconced in eighth gear at motorway speeds the Supra test car clocked up an average fuel consumption of 5.6 litres per 100 kilometres. Which ran out to 10-plus in town, still now bad and indicating the clever engineering in the powerplant. Toyota Supra handling is spot on, with an active limited-slip differential and adaptive suspension working with the GTS 19-inch wheels wrapped in specially developed Michelin tyres, plus 50 / 50 weight distribution ensuring top-notch traction, stability, responsiveness and balance for road or track. The driver’s view out of the rear window is constrained, because of the steeply sloping roofline. Reversing camera with guidelines and rear parking alarms were put to full use on test. As was the sharp GTS-only windscreen head-up display, which included welcome speed limit warnings. While the boot is big (290 litres) for a car of its type, the opening is pinched and not welcoming of bulky items. Cabin storage consists of passenger-side glovebox with seven-litre capacity and rear parcel shelf behind the seats.

Summing up The Supra is one of the few non-European sports cars that could do justice to the BMW tradition in high-performance automobile engineering. Well done, Toyota.

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how and why you are going out for a walk. It’s measurable – you can measure your average resting heart rate at the start of January, then again at the end of February to mark any achievement. It’s achievable – if you can comfortably already walk 2-3km, then 3km on work days is achievable for you. Of course, you’d set the goal distance shorter or further, depending on your starting point. Either way, the goal needs to be something you know you can do. It’s realistic – by walking on work days, you are being realistic with your time, rather than

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A new year brings new beginnings – and often times, the desire to set new year resolutions for your health and fitness. These resolutions come with good intentions, and for the most part are a great stepping stone to making some great improvements in your lifestyle. But, how many times have you set a health or fitness-based resolution with a strong start through January and even into February, only to have your motivation and desire to see it through peter out by March or April? This is why setting a goal, one using the SMART technique, can be much more effective – and you’ll be more likely to succeed in achieving your goal than you might a long-term resolution. For the simple reason that a SMART goal has clear outcomes and clear steps for achievement. Let’s look at a typical fitness-related new year resolution, and turn it into a SMART goal. ‘In 2021, I am going to walk every day’ – this resolution has great intentions, but it is not clear on how far you’d walk, nor why you want to walk every day. It’s end point is 12 months away and has an easy failure point – a missed walk one day. Instead, let’s reword this into a SMART goal. ‘During January and February 2021, I will walk 3km before work, on work days, to help decrease my resting heart rate’. But, just how is this a SMART goal? It’s specific – the goal is very clear on what,

setting yourself up for failure by expecting to walk every day. It allows for the ups and downs of day-to-day life. And it’s time-bound – the goal has an end point (in this case, the end of February). Doesn’t two months feel much more achievable than 12? The shorter time frame here allows you to reassess at the end of the two months to work out if you want to increase distance or days for the next two months. Importantly, this goal also outlines why you are walking. If you want to dig a bit deeper into why you have set a goal, then ask yourself

‘Why?’ three times and see if that gives you a clearer picture. Why do you want to improve your fitness? Why do you want to improve your health? What would achieving your goal mean to you? The more specific you can be with yourself about your health and fitness goals, the greater chance you have of achieving them. Of course, you will need to work at it. But having the specifics of your goal written down somewhere will give you a reference point if the going does get tough – and help you to continue with it.

SPORTS QUIZ 1. How many times has Serena Williams won the Australian Open women’s singles title? 2. Which Canberra-born Australian tennis professional had a careerhigh singles ranking of world number 13 in October 2016?

3. Which Perth-based former professional rugby league club entered the Australian Rugby League competition in 1995 before joining Super League in 1997? 4. Which former Australian netball player holds the record for most games played for the national team with 122? 5. What year did the relocated South Melbourne Football Club play its first VFL/AFL game as Sydney? 6. Which men's national team won the 2019 Cricket World Cup? 7. NFL quarterback Tom Brady holds the record for most Super Bowl wins as player with how many? 8. Which English former rugby union player scored the winning drop goal in the last minute of extra time against Australia in the 2003 Rugby World Cup final? 9. Australia's national quidditch team (a reallife sport based on the fictional game featured in the Harry Potter novels) is known by what nickname?

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SPORT Former AFL player joins Roxburgh Park

Ben Johnson. (Supplied)

The chance to play football with his three nephews has led Collingwood premiership player Ben Johnson to Roxburgh Park Football Club. The Magpies last week announced Johnson, who played 235 AFL games for the Pies, had signed on with the club for the Essendon District Football League division 1 season. Magpies coach Michael Farrelly said it was exciting to get someone of Johnson’s calibre at the club. Johnson retired from the AFL at the end of the 2013 season. Farrelly said he believed it was the first time that Roxburgh Park had a former AFL player at the club. “It’s been in the works since before Christmas,” he said. “He [Johnson] did a session on Wednesday and looked good and looked fit. He hasn’t played properly in the last few years, but his knowledge, experience, skills and stories will help 10-fold.

“His ability to play the game hasn’t gone away. Wednesday was the biggest number of people we’ve had at training in my four years there.” Farrelly said the conversation for the move to Roxburgh Park started between Johnson and his nephews and went from there. When it was put to the club, there was no hesitation. Zac, Luke and Nathan Reichelt have all joined the club in recent years. The 2021 season is set to be their first one together at the Magpies. Farrelly said they hadn’t spoken about how many games Johnson may play. Johnson has most recently played superules football and was planning to continue this year to keep fit. Johnson is the third former Collingwood player to sign with EDFL division 1 sides for this year, including “ratpack” member Heath Shaw. Farrelly said he expected a bit of banter

Sport on hold – again By Tara Murray Sporting competitions came to a screeching halt at the weekend, with Victorians back in stage 4 COVID-19 lockdown. All weekend matches for both juniors and seniors were called off, and training cancelled until Thursday at the earliest, following the state government’s announcement on Friday. Under stage 4 restrictions, outside exercise is limited to two hours a day per person within five kilometres of your house and with a maximum of two people or members of your house. Gyms and sporting facilities are closed, along with sporting clubs. Among the competitions affected are the NAB League Girls football competition, a number of cricket competitions, Bowls Victoria pennant, Baseball Victoria competitions and the Country Basketball and Victorian Junior Basketball League competitions, as well as local domestic competitions for a number of sports. Some cricket competitions had finals scheduled for this weekend. Many competitions had started seasons later than usual due to last year’s lockdown and were running restricted seasons. All of last year’s winter sports seasons were completely cancelled in Melbourne due to lockdowns. The Gisborne and District Cricket Association pulled the pin on all matches on Thursday, a day before the premier’s announcement, in response to several locations in Sunbury being identified as high risk locations, including the Sunbury Shopping Centre. The competition has junior and senior teams across Sunbury, the Macedon Ranges, Melton and Moorabool. GDCA president Rob McIntyre said cancelling one round of cricket was better than cancelling a whole season. “This is not just a Sunbury COVID issue. Many people from Kyneton, Woodend, Gisborne, Riddell, Romsey and the wider area work, shop or go to school in Sunbury,” he said. “We don’t know how many of these people have visited the exposure sites and we certainly don’t know how many have been tested and have self-isolated waiting for their results. “The potential is there to shut the whole area down for weeks again should the virus spread into these communities. “We are not prepared to put the health and safety of our cricket participants and members of the wider community at risk.” McIntyre said they would review health authorities advice following the weekend and then consider if matches can resume the following weekend. Several other sporting clubs within Sunbury

The GDCA pulled the pin on matches on Thursday. (Shawn Smits) 203257_22

also cancelled training last week. The East Sunbury Sporting Club cancelled training for both its football and cricket programs and the Sunbury Kangaroos and Sunbury Lions cancelled training for their men’s and women’s football and netball teams. Rupertswood cancelled training for all teams

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until further notice. Sunbury United soccer club also cancelled training until further notice. Sunbury Basketball Association continued its competitions, but with changes to condition of entry and spectator numbers expected for weekend matches.

between the two, with Johnson also friends with East Keilor coach Pat Christofi. Former Collingwood defender Lynden Dunn has also signed with West Coburg. The signing caps off a strong pre-season for the Magpies as they look to build on their 2019 performance when they defied critics and avoided relegation. The 2020 season was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Farrelly said things were positive at the club. Trent Fisher, a premiership player with Glenroy has signed, while Brad Dimech, who tried to get cleared for last season is officially returning. “We’re really lucky to have a group that we have,” he said. “ … a ripping group of boys..” The Magpies are set to kick off their season on April 10 against the Sunbury Kangaroos. Tara Murray

Kyneton raring to go A year off hasn’t halted the momentum of the Kyneton Netball Club. After slowly rebuilding their netball program in recent years, the club is this year set to field a full set of sides in the Bendigo Netball League for the first time since 2016. Netball director Julie Priestley said they were keen and positive ahead of the season, which is set to start on April 10. “It’s the best year we’ve had for quite a few years for trials, which is quite positive,” she said. “There’s a lot of opportunity and we’re looking to have five teams. “We haven’t had under-17s for nearly five years.” Tylah Marchbank has been reappointed coach of the A-squad. She was set to coach for the first time last year before the season was cancelled due to COVID-19. She will be a playing coach, returning from a knee injury she suffered in 2019. Priestley said Marchbank, who has plenty of experience, had fitted in well. She said the A-squad, which would include the club’s top two sides, would have a few new additions this season. While keeping the new arrivals close to their chest, Priestley said the club was aiming for a finals berth for the A-grade team with much of the 2019 side returning. Among those are the Mangan sisters Rachelle, Jessica and Brooke, and Michelle Fletcher. “We’re looking similar to other years with a few new players coming in,” Priestley said. “They play extremely well as a team and are just in sync with each other. We just missed out on finals in 2019, our first year back in A-grade. “We’re aiming for finals.” Priestley said they had good numbers for their B-grade and B-reserve teams, but were still looking for a coach and assistant coach to look after those teams. Former A-grade coach Di Guest-Oakley is coaching the under-17s. Priestley said Guest-Oakley and former netball director Cara Grambeau had done a lot of hard work in recent years to get that side back up and going. Anyone interested in coaching the B-squad can contact Nat at kfnc. secretary@gmail.com Tara Murray

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