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Taste of success It’s official – Whittlesea Bakehouse’s vanilla slice is the best in Victoria, for the second year in a row. Michael Valenti and Adrian Caporetto are the masterminds behind the recipe. Mr Caporetto said the success comes down to time. “It’s been a long-time recipe,” Mr Caporetto said. “It’s been fine-tuned over time, and then we don’t change a thing. “The only secret [to making an award-winning slice] is make it tasty.” Mr Caporetto said it was “outstanding” to have the bakehouse’s vanilla slice win the top spot. “It was overwhelming, actually. We’re still in shock, a bit.” The bakehouse has seen an increase in “new and different faces” since winning, which Mr Caporetto said “helps the whole town”. “We’re seeing out-of-towners come, which is great. Plus, there’s been people from the new developments [come in] … why wouldn’t they!” Mr Caporetto encouraged everyone to come in and try the award-winning slice, and then explore the “hidden gem” of the Whittlesea township.
Adrian Caporetto and Michael Valenti with their award-winning vanilla slice. (Joe Mastroianni) 229418_01
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MP blasts care provider By Michaela Meade Heritage Care Epping Garden is “not fit” to hold accreditation as an aged care operator, according to Scullin MP Andrew Giles. Speaking in federal Parliament late last month ahead of the release of final report from the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety, Mr Giles described the deaths of 38 people following a COVID-19 outbreak at Epping Gardens last year as a “preventable tragedy”. According to Mr Giles, an independent report released last year found that frontline workers hired to fill staffing gaps at the nursing home had little experience in aged care. “I remain deeply concerned that Heritage
Care Epping Gardens is not fit to hold accreditation as an aged care operator,” Mr Giles said. “[The report found that] poor infection control, inadequate emergency planning and deficient leadership at the facility were also significant factors in these tragic deaths. “It’s clear: this facility needs to be better managed. We owe it to those who lost their lives to learn from this tragedy and never see it repeated.” The royal commission’s final report, which was released last Monday, found there was “unacceptably high levels of substandard care” across the country’s aged care system. Commissioners Tony Pagone and Lynelle Briggs made 148 recommendations including
a new aged care act, a minimum quality and safety standard for staff time and more funding. In response to the report, Prime Minister Scott Morrison announced $452 million in funding to address immediate concerns. Mr Giles last week told Star Weekly the final royal commission report highlighted “appalling neglect” in the aged care system. “The final report shows the scale of the challenge that we have to grapple with,” he said. “It’s really important that we do justice to the findings. We need to come together to find a response, as a nation. “I hope [the report is] a wake up call.” Mr Giles said a “real failure of regulation” was clear. “What we’ve seen here is a pattern of
concerning issues … and what happened in the pandemic highlighted those issues,” Mr Giles said. “We should have had a regulatory system in place that prevented this from happening. “Those issues should have been obvious to the regulator and providers.” Nicole McGuinness, whose mother died after contracting COVID-19 at Epping Gardens last year, said aged care is in a “total mess”. “What my family went through was horrific,” Ms McGuinness said. “I don’t want this to ever happen again. “Elderly citizens deserve so much better than what they have.” Ms McGuinness said she hoped the royal commission would bring about change. Heritage Care was contacted for comment.
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Mental health service shake-up By Michaela Meade Mental health services in the north will be overhauled following the release of the final report of the Royal Commission into Victoria’s Mental Health System. The Victorian government last week announced six mental health priority sites, including one in Whittlesea, will be built as part of a new local adult and older adult mental health and wellbeing service. Whittlesea has one of the highest levels of community mental health contacts per capita,
as well as significant evidence surrounding ongoing mental health issues related to the Black Saturday bushfires, the state government said. The fast-tracked sites are a key recommendation of the Royal Commission and come on top of a new stand-alone mental health facility at Northern Hospital, announced in last year’s state budget. All six sites are expected to open by the end of 2022. Yan Yean MP Danielle Green said: “Our community was particularly impacted by Black Saturday and this will mean people who will
struggle with these memories get the care they need sooner and closer to home”. The report also recommended that adult mental health services in the northern catchment area be separated from Melbourne Health’s governance and instead be the responsibility of Northern Health. The final report, released last week, found that Melbourne Health’s governance of three public health services has had “unintended consequences” at Northern Health. “Northern Health has little or no influence over how the mental health resources are
College honours favourite son A $5 million state-of-the-art community and sporting pavilion at Assumption College, Kilmore is taking shape. The Neale Daniher pavilion is named after the “much-loved” alumnus. The former AFL great and now patron for Fight MND, said he was proud to be involved with the pavilion. “I thank the college for the honour of naming the pavilion in my name,” Mr Daniher said. “This space will celebrate all that is wonderful and will be a magnificent place to gather. “Most of my most valuable life lessons were taught on the sporting fields of Kilmore.” The first sod on the new pavilion site was turned by Assumption College principal Kate Fogarty and Mr Daniher last week. “This is an important milestone in the journey of the Assumption College sporting and community pavilion development,” Ms Fogarty said. “We are extremely proud to have Neale … officially turn the soil and are also delighted to be able to name the sporting and community pavilion in honour of [him]. “He is a great Victorian [and] role model. “There were a lot of alumni that we could have named this project after … but the name that kept rising to the top time and time again was Neale. “The reason for that is partially an acknowledgement of [the pavilion] being a sports facility and Neale has been an outstanding footballer and leader of sport … but more importantly, because of his outstanding contribution to society through his work in … awareness raising of [motor neurone disease]. “The pavilion will forever cement the Daniher name in concrete as a famous former AFL player, coach and prominent motor neurone disease campaigner.” Mr Daniher’s childhood football and cricket coach and long-time mentor Ray Carroll said naming the pavilion after such an inspiring person was the right call. “Neale [has been a leader to] not only Melbourne and Victoria but the whole nation and even people on the other side of the
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Neale Daniher with Assumption College principal Kate Fogarty. (Michaela Meade)
world,” Mr Carroll said. “Courage and spirit in adversity is his hallmark.” Neale’s brother Anthony spoke on his behalf at the ceremony, highlighting how “chuffed” his brother was at the honour. “[The pavilion] is sure to be a great asset for not only the students, but the wider community of Kilmore for many years to come,” he said.
allocated or prioritised as this is done by Melbourne Health,” the report stated. A submission to the commission said “patients, families and the community assume that Northern Health is the provider of these mental health facilities given they are in our facilities. When complaints arise they must be referred to Melbourne Health for response, as Northern Health has no knowledge of mental health incidents or events occurring in the mental health facilities at Northern Health”. Northern Health was contacted for comment For help phone Lifeline on 13 11 14.
Anthony added some words of his own to the students in attendance. “Enjoy the day, enjoy tomorrow. Don’t look too far ahead, just take it one day at a time because as Neale shows, you don’t know what’s coming.” The building is scheduled to be opened early 2022. Michaela Meade
Whittlesea administrator Bruce Billson has resigned from the council, eight months into his four-year term. Mr Billson was one of three administrators appointed to Whittlesea council in June, 2020 following the state government’s decision to sack the city’s councillors in March, 2020. Mr Billson and fellow administrators Lydia Wilson and Peita Duncan were appointed to the council until October 2024. Last week he announced he has taken on a five-year term as the small business and family enterprise ombudsman. Ms Wilson said in a statement that Mr Billson has made a “significant contribution” to the community. “During his time as a member of the panel of administrators, Bruce has worked alongside administrator Peita Duncan and myself supporting our executive and staff to deliver a range of service and governance improvements, support our community through COVID-19, and embark on a significant consultation to develop a new council plan,” she said. “Please be assured that administrator Duncan and I remain fully committed to our work. We are looking forward to the Victorian government announcing a replacement administrator for the City of Whittlesea in due course.” Mr Billson said he is looking forward to assuming the role of small business and family enterprise ombudsman. “All of my efforts will go towards putting the wind in the sails of small business and helping to energise enterprise to Australia’s benefit,” he said. Michaela Meade
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Illegal puppy sales probed By Jessica Micallef The alleged sale of puppies in public places, including in carparks and service stations, in Whittlesea is under investigation by RSPCA Victoria. Inspectors are investigating two alleged brokers and breeders – one selling puppies in public in the Macedon Ranges, Mitchell Shire and Whittlesea council areas, and another in the Colac Otway Shire. It is alleged the puppies were being sold in public places near schools, service stations and
carparks. The breeds allegedly sold include bull terriers, great danes and kelpies, some of which require veterinary treatment soon after purchase, the RSPCA said. The sale of animals in public places is illegal in Victoria. RSPCA Victoria’s inspectorate team leader – major investigations, Lisa Calleja said that compared to previous years, a higher number of reports related to the sale of animals in public places had been received during the COVID-19 pandemic. “High demand for pets during the pandemic
meant many Victorians sought alternate sales channels and unknowingly purchased animals from illegal businesses that sell animals from public places to hide the location of other operations,” she said. “The subjects of RSPCA Victoria investigations are often sophisticated networks that use covert methods so our inspectorate team relies on the public information that may assist with investigations. “We encourage anyone with information to make a report. Sometimes things that may seem insignificant can be the missing element
in an investigation.” Individuals who sell dogs and cats from a public place can face a $4835 fine, while body corporates could face a maximum penalty of $24,178. RSPCA Victoria encourages people looking to become a dog or cat owner to visit the place where the puppy or kitten was born, meet the mother dog or cat and check the breeder provides a high standard of care and living conditions for all their animals. To submit a report: rspcavic.org/services/ tip-off or call 9224 2222.
New face of hope AFLW rising star Isabel Huntington was announced as the newest ambassador for Hope Street youth and family services on International Women’s Day, yesterday. Best known as an Australian rules footballer who currently plays for the Western Bulldogs, Isabel said she was looking forward to fulfilling her ambassador duties. “There are so many social causes that my role as an AFLW footballer enables me to support, including the meaningful work of Hope Street … who provide holistic services to vulnerable young people experiencing, or at risk of experiencing, homelessness,” Isabel said. “The league has had an amazing impact for society in general, and for the advancement of social causes [so] being involved in the AFLW has been an incredible experience.” Hope Street chief executive Donna Bennett said the organisation was thrilled to welcome the young athlete.
“Izzy represents what we as an organisation and community aim to achieve for all young people – being provided with the opportunity, resources and support to complete their education, work towards a career of their choice, be involved in sport and other activities that will connect them to their local community as they strive to achieve their life goals,” Ms Bennett said. “I have no doubt young women will be inspired by Izzy as they will see a young woman who is going for what she wants in life and achieving this. Hope Street is extending its program to Whittlesea. “Hope Street is proud to be in partnership with the City of Whittlesea with our shovel-ready proposal for a new supported crisis accommodation centre,” Ms Bennett. Michaela Meade
Hope Street chief executive Donna Bennett and ambassador Isabel Huntington raise their hands in support of International Women’s Day. (Supplied)
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Voice Mickleham Road fears: Cr By Michaela Meade Craigieburn residents are being encouraged to voice their concerns about the state government’s refusal to duplicate Mickleham Road prior to the fast tracking of a new residential development at Craigieburn West. The Craigieburn West Precinct Structure Plan (PSP) is one of 19 planning and infrastructure projects being fast tracked as part of the government’s response to the COVID-19 crisis. As reported by Star Weekly, the council wrote to the government in September advising
that it would not support plans to fast track the new precinct, which will add 8200 houses to Craigieburn, until the government commits to duplicating Mickleham Road. Councillors reaffirmed their position at a council meeting last month, endorsing a submission on the PSP to the Victorian Planning Authority, which stated the council would not support the approval of the Craigieburn West PSP without a budget commitment for the duplication of Mickleham Road between Somerton and Donnybrook roads. Planning Minister Richard Wynne wrote to the council last year stating that the Mickleham
Road duplication would not form part of the Craigieburn West PSP. According to a council report, traffic on Mickleham Road between Somerton and Donnybrook roads increased by 54 per cent between 2013 and 2019, with 28,590 vehicles using the road daily. “The level of traffic exceeds the capacity on Mickleham Road as a single lane rural road and the state’s trigger of 20,000 vehicles per day for duplication of arterial roads,” the report stated. Cr Jack Medcraft said the community should make its voice heard on the issue. “The people of Craigieburn have got a voice,”
Cr Medcraft said. “I suggest that the residents of craigieburn … [go to] the local office, asking the local member why they are not addressing this issue.” Cr Jim Overend, a “long-time campaigner” for the road’s duplication, said the government had “failed the communities in the north with its current road network”. “This is our opportunity to tell the state government what the community has been saying for years and that we will not support the fast tracking of the Craigieburn West PSP until the duplication of Mickleham Road is fully funded and duplicated,” he said.
Wheely good fun Pupils at Doreen’s Ashley Park Primary School are gearing up for a day of active travel next week as part of National Ride2School Day. Principal Keren Barro said the school and wider community was looking forward to participating next Friday, March 19. “Our house heroes will be wearing the National Ride2School day T-shirts and handing out stickers to those children who walk, ride and scoot to school on the day,” Ms Barro said. “Our school zone contains no major roads and there are plenty of paths and bike tracks that enable easy accessibility to our school for our students and their families. “We do have lots of kids on bikes most days, and even our families jump on their bikes as well … it’s sort of the community feel.” Pupils Lily and Jeremiah are excited to be a part of the day. Lily said she enjoys the active
travel her principal encourages. “You get to get a lot more exercise than you would usually because you have school five days a week, it’s a lot of exercise,” Lily said. Jeremiah said he likes observing nature on his way to school. “It feels really good … you can see the leaves swishing, and hear the birds chirping. It’s really calm,” Jeremiah said. Ms Barro said there are many benefits to riding to school. “[You get] exercise, fresh air… [and it helps] developing independence and responsibility in children,” Ms Barro said. “It also reduces traffic congestion around our school, making streets safer. Our school was built with a bike shed so we have great facilities to accommodate and enable active travel at Ashley Park.” Michaela Meade
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A place for all to play Mill Park’s newest play space has been given the “tick of approval“ by children of all ages and abilities. The all abilities play space on Morang Drive was recently opened by Whittlesea council. The fully-fenced playground features multiple zones including water play, a multi-level climbing tower, a full-sized basketball court and sheltered areas. Whittlesea council chair of administrators Lydia Wilson said the space was developed in consultation with the community. “Careful consideration has been put into the design of the park, with multiple areas developed within the site to cater to different age groups and abilities,” Ms Wilson said. The park has also gained the approval of local agencies who work with people living with
disabilities, including FCL Support Services. FCL director Fiona Losciavo said the opportunity for people of all abilities to enjoy the park is great. “I’m excited that there is finally a fun and safe place we can bring the children and adults we support and know the needs of people of all abilities have been considered,” she said. Other features of the park include a double flying fox with an accessible seat, trampolines, swings and slide, picnic and barbecue facilities, toilets including a changing place facility, shelters and lawn areas. The council contributed $3.5 million to the project, with the state government providing $1 million from its Growing Suburbs Fund.
Childs Road upgrade The Childs Road upgrade is one step closer to being completed after local business Ace Contractors Group was awarded the project contract. The Childs Road upgrade is part of a multi-billion dollar pipeline of road upgrades across the north of Melbourne, and is being completed as part of Victoria’s Big Build. FOR BREAKING NEWS, VISIT Web: starweekly.com.au Northern Star Weekly @starweeklynews @star_weekly
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Upcoming closures on the M80 Upgrade As part of the M80 Upgrade between Sydney Road and Edgars Road, we’re upgrading the Blaxland Avenue walking and cycling overpass. While we complete our works, the M80 Ring Road will be closed overnight between the Hume Freeway and Edgars Road from 9pm to 5am on Tuesday 9 March. We’ll also close the Blaxland Avenue overpass from 9 March until 9 April.
The Hume Freeway southbound lanes will also be closed between Cooper Street and the M80 during this time. Access to the Hume Freeway from the M80 Ring Road (Greensborough-bound) will be maintained.
Detours will be in place for cyclists and pedestrians via Mahoneys Road, Edgars Road and local streets.
Detours will be in place via Edgars Road, Mahoneys Road and the Hume Freeway. We encourage you to plan your journey in advance and allow extra travel time.
The M80 Ring Road will also be closed between Sydney Road and Edgars Road from 9pm to 5am on Monday 15 March.
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Waste transfer station rejected By Michaela Meade Plans for a waste transfer station in Campbellfield have been knocked back by Hume council over concerns the application lacked vital information. An application for the transfer station on Sarah Street, which would sort materials such as demolition and construction waste and household hard waste, was presented to council’s February 22 meeting. A council report recommended the
application be refused because it was “not supported by adequate information”. Cr Karen Sherry said many key players expressed concerns over the proposed development. “Merri Creek Management Committee [raised] concerns regarding the location of the works … with regards to visual impact and amenity … [and] also outlined the importance of good stormwater management,” Cr Sherry said. “Traffic engineers raised concerns on the lack
of detail of traffic movements and accessways in the report. The sustainable environment department objected to the proposal.” Cr Sherry said the council expected more of applicants. “The proponents have not provided enough information on the overall impacts of the development, and a cultural heritage management plan is missing,” Cr Sherry said. “I also believe Campbellfield … has had enough of this sort of industrial activity, and I note that a residential area is only 230 metres
away.” Cr Jack Medcraft said Hume has been a “dumping ground” for a long time. “We won’t tolerate any more of this behaviour, and if you want to put your plant or something like that into Hume, you have to meet the guidelines that we put down for you to adhere to,” Cr Medcraft said. “Hume doesn’t want the cowboys any more. “This is a classic example of the council doing the right thing and refusing an application that didn’t meet the requirements we set.”
Charity house launched Nine-year-old Ava Pattie recently celebrated two years clear of leukaemia by lending a hand at the launch of the 2021 Good Friday Appeal’s Charity Home Auction at Wollert’s Rathdowne community. Ava was diagnosed with two strains of the deadly blood cancer when she was 15 months old, and soon underwent six months of daily chemotherapy at The Royal Children’s Hospital. Ava’s mother Jade said the ongoing treatment was tough on the family, but she had faith in the staff at the hospital. “You just don’t get any better than the Royal Children’s doctors and nurses,” Ms Pattie said. “They are wonderful, accommodating, selfless people who put the care of your child above anything else.” Ava is one of the dozens of patients whose handprints are immortalised in a giant painting titled ‘Waves of Support’ included in the auction of the Henley Homes/Villawood Properties Charity Home Auction on Friday,
April 2. The painting by Justine Millsom incorporated the hands as leaves after being created on paper by young patients and cut out by hospital staff. Henley Homes Victorian building manager Mark Glenn said support for the appeal continues to grow. “When it comes to generosity, you don’t have to look further than our amazing team, trades and suppliers, who year after year continue to support the construction and delivery of a beautiful family home to auction, with 100 per cent of proceeds going to the appeal,” Mr Glenn said. “Their contribution to the project is invaluable.” Villawood Properties executive director Rory Costelloe said being able to hold a public auction after the 2020 pandemic forced last year’s into a tender process is exciting. The Charity House Auction has raised over $16 million to date. Michaela Meade
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JobSeeker increase ‘not enough’ By Michaela Meade Community services organisations have warned that a $50 per fortnight increase to the JobSeeker payment will leave recipients living below the poverty line. The federal government recently announced that the base JobSeeker payment would increase from April 1, taking the payment to $307 per week. Currently, people on the JobSeeker payment are also receiving an $150 coronavirus supplement but the payment is due to end at
the end of this month. Whittlesea Community Connections community support manager Belinda Leon said the $50 increase was not going to help those who need it most. “Fifty dollars a fortnight isn’t going to see any positive impact on the community,” she said. “Although Jobseeker has had this increase … it comes with an increase in [payment recipients’] requirements. That means a higher number of appointments, which will require a higher cost of transport. “[The payment will be] $80 a week below the
minimum income to live above the poverty line. “If $50 was all that was required per week, why did they increase it above that during [COVID]?” Uniting Vic.Tas chief executive Bronwyn Pike said the minor increase in payment combined with the end of COVID-19 supplement payments in March would not prevent millions of Australians from “slipping further into poverty”. “It just doesn’t go far enough – it’s a missed opportunity,” Ms Pike said.
“[The] announcement by the government is a long overdue acknowledgement $40 a day is nowhere near enough for people to live on, but this token increase will do very little to ease the suffering. “What the government has announced is just under $3.60 increase per day, less than a cup of coffee. How is this supposed to help people put food on the table or with the cost of putting petrol in the car to go to a job interview? “We’re still extremely concerned millions of people will fall deeper into poverty from which many will struggle to escape.”
Swim schools popular Hume parents are ensuring their children are safe around water. There’s been a surge in demand for swimming lessons following the coronavirus pandemic putting a stop to classes in 2020, according to Hume council. Acting director of corporate services Gavan O’Keefe said educating the community about safety in and around water is “essential”. “Once [lockdown] restrictions eased across Victoria and we were able to reopen, we ran two intensive programs, focusing on water safety to help families prepare for the summer season,” Mr O’Keefe said. “We knew that some students would regress after almost nine months between lessons, so it was great to see many eager to return, as well as many new students who’ve chosen to start their swimming journey with us.” Mr O’Keefe said leisure centres across Hume – Broadmeadows Aquatic and Leisure Centre,
Splash Aqua Park and Leisure Centre, and Sunbury Aquatic and Leisure Centre – have had an influx of student enrolments following the COVID-19 shutdown last year. “Late last year, we had 4893 students enrolled across all three leisure centres and this has now increased to 5471.” As at February 28 this year there have been 84 drowning deaths reported in Australia this summer compared with 66 drowning deaths recorded for the same time in 2020. Twenty of this year’s drownings have been in Victoria. For details about swimming lessons across Hume, visit https://www.hume.vic. gov.au/Residents/Leisure-and-Open-Space/ Leisure-Centres. Michaela Meade Swim instructor Tracey with a student at the Broadmeadows Aquatic and Leisure Centre. (Supplied)
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Administrators hit the road By Michaela Meade Whittlesea council administrators have finally been able to get out and about in the community. The administrators held a community forum in the Whittlesea township last week before their first in-person council meeting at the Whittlesea Community Activity Centre. Resident Judy Clements said both the forum and council meeting were “positive” for the community. “It was important just in the sense of the community feeling that the council is there and is reaching out to the community to make that connection and learn more about it,” Ms Clements said.
“So it’s a very genuine indication, I think, that there’s a willingness to hear what people are feeling and what’s important to them and to understand more about this part of the community.” The forum was held as part of the council’s community engagement policy, which was adopted at the council meeting. Whittlesea corporate affairs executive manager Kristi High said the council is committed to listening to and engaging with the community. “We’re about to launch a new engagement website that’ll be a platform specifically designed for engagement,” Ms High said. Chief executive Craig Lloyd said the biggest change to the community engagement policy is
that “traditionally” the council would approach the community for feedback on a specific item when it was judged to be “appropriate”. “The big switch here is to ask the community continuously for their ideas and their input into everything that the council does,” Mr Lloyd said. Chair of administrators Lydia Wilson said having the Whittlesea community take part in conversations is imperative for the council’s activities. “We want to hear from the resident ratepayers … in all sorts of different ways and in relation to everything that we do,” Ms Wilson said. “Genuine community consultation is critical for the future of the council and our effective decision-making.”
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Waste stockpiles a ‘fire risk’ An Epping compost facility has been ordered to stop accepting waste until its stockpiles comply with fire safety requirements. Suez Recycling and Recovery has the contract for Whittlesea council’s recyclable disposals. Whittlesea chief executive Craig Lloyd said the closure of Suez by the Environment Protection Authority will not affect residents. “Kerbside bins continue to be collected as normal and material is going to nearby recycling facility, Repurpose It, during this time,” Mr Lloyd said. “Skip bins have been set up at Suez for residents to continue to recycle their garden, bricks and rubber waste. Council tip vouchers are still accepted.” EPA northern metropolitan regional manager Jeremy Settle said stockpiles of green waste at Suez’s Epping facility were too big and did not have the necessary separation distances cleared around them. “Suez … should know its responsibilities,” Mr Settle said. “There have been several fires on the site in recent years, and the size and separation distance requirements are all about limiting the size of fires and making them easier to extinguish if they occur. “EPA takes a zero-tolerance approach to fire risk in the waste and recycling industry and will take all appropriate regulatory action to protect the community and the environment.” Michaela Meade
App born out of growing need Mums in Melbourne’s north have a new place to turn to for pregnancy and early parenthood advice. Northern Health has launched Eve, a mobile application providing a wide range of evidence-based information about pregnancy, birthing and early parenthood. The app also enables maternity patients to interact with the midwifery team at Northern Health. Operations, women’s and children’s services director Nicole Carlon said the app was birthed from the idea of improving women’s involvement in their own health, and improving the quality and timeliness of information about pregnancy, birthing, and early parenting. “The issue became even more apparent when the COVID-19 pandemic hit and we needed another way for women to engage with us, given delayed face-to-face antenatal care,” Ms Carlon said. “Many women use Google and commercially available apps or ask on forums when they are seeking information. They don’t want to bother midwives by calling for information, and with almost everyone having a smartphone, this is the easiest way for them to get accurate answers.” 12485042-MB11-21
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Phone costs concern councillor By Jessica Micallef A Hume councillor has voted against the Councillor Code of Conduct over concerns the code’s requirement for him to use his council-issued email address and mobile phone would be an “added cost” to ratepayers. Hume’s 10 other councillors voted to adopt the code of conduct, which sets out the rules and guidelines for councillors over the next four years. The code requires councillors to prioritise use of their council provided mobile phone numbers
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and email addresses when communicating in their capacity as councillors, with other councillors, council staff and members of the public. Councillors can use their personal phones and emails when required. Cr Trevor Dance said the use of council-issued email addresses and mobile phones was at a
“ratepayers’ cost” of more than $11,000 a year per councillor, per year. “I have consistently said that I would not be claiming any expenses during my four-year term,” he said. “… Due to business and and private reasons, I would be carrying around three mobile phones, two or three iPads and two laptops. “The cost of me having to use these things will be an added cost to the ratepayers.” However, during the meeting, council officers said councillors’ mobile phones cost about $2000 per year, per councillor.
Deputy mayor Jack Medcraft said having a council-issued mobile phone and email address ensured councillors were approachable by the community. “We have a council email address and a council phone so people know they are talking to a councillor, not someone who is pretending to be one,” he said. “There are 10 councillors who have a council email and a council number and there is one councillor who doesn’t. We are all elected together … and there are rules and regulations in which we are putting into place and you are expected to adhere to the rules and regulations.”
Learning takes flight Broadmeadows Primary School pupils are taking their education to new heights. The school’s science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) teachers have teamed up with iFLY skydiving centre to create a unique curriculum. Teacher Natalie Eggins said the iFLY lessons let pupils see their education “come to life”. “The program also goes beyond learning – students are provided with an enriching day of fun, innovation and interaction that they’ll remember for a long time,” Ms Eggins said. “Especially after the year students just had from home schooling, this program provides a unique experience that extends outside the classroom, and gives students a fun reason to be engaged in STEM learning.” Ms Eggins said the iFLY STEM educators guide students through an immersive, hands-on experience that consists of interactive presentation, physics demonstrations and
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creative experiments. “Students of Broadmeadows Primary School enjoyed their first iFLY experience of suiting up, and then flying with a specialist instructor, and have now opened their minds to learning more about science and physics,” she said. iFLY STEM educator Ellis Hayes-Hills said the classes get pupils “out of their comfort zone”. “They get to learn about science, and come in and fly and have some fun,” Mr Hayes-Hills said. “The best part about it is that kids get to see the practical fun of science. It’s the best way to mix in what they’re learning in school.” Details: https://www.iflyworld.com.au/ Michaela Meade Broadmeadows Primary School pupils learn theory before having the practical experience in the wind tunnel. (Supplied)
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MY PLACE Whittlesea Agricultural Society (WAS) president Erica Hawke enjoys the leadership roles she has taken up, and wants more of her community to get involved in the society. She spoke with Michaela Meade about what makes WAS so special. What is your connection to the northern suburbs? I moved to the area 16 years ago and have worked in Whittlesea and across the Kinglake Ranges. I moved here to be closer to my now husband Lyndon, who grew up in Whittlesea. What do you enjoy most about the area? Whittlesea and the surrounding area has the best of both worlds, rural charm with open spaces and agricultural pursuits as well as convenience and comforts. How did you become involved with the Whittlesea Agricultural Society? I have always enjoyed volunteering as it is very rewarding. A friend asked me to help out one year at the show and I love being part of the team that works together to create the amazing Whittlesea Show. Lyndon’s family have been involved with the Whittlesea Agricultural Society for many decades with his father Rodger, a past president and life member and mother Bev, a life stewardess. The Whittlesea Agricultural Society also run other small events throughout the year and we are in the throws of planning a Christmas Tree Spectacular for December. What has being the president of the society been like? I became involved with WAS first as a superintendent and council member, then as vice president and have recently taken over the president role. WAS council members have been very supportive and they are a great group to work with. An example of this are the tasty lunches lovingly prepared each month
for those attending the working bee on the first Saturday of each month. It’s the little things that make up the bigger picture. What have you enjoyed most about being a member? Since joining the Whittlesea Agricultural Society I have made new friends and met a wonderful group of people with diverse skills, talents and backgrounds. Each member has a passion to contribute to better the society and achieve our goals surrounding the agricultural sector and the Whittlesea Show. How can people get involved with the society? To become a member of the Whittlesea Agricultural Society you can download an application form from our website www. whittleseashow.org.au or call Rose in the admin office on 9716 2835. Society members can then be elected to council. We have some amazing volunteers who help with a range of areas including administration, ground maintenance, set up and pack up for the show. Giving a few hours of your time each month can make a huge contribution to a volunteer organisation. What is one thing that people would be surprised to learn about you? A lot of people are surprised to learn that I have four children and I am still volunteering my time. As a family we value volunteer community groups and see volunteers as the backbone of the community. My children love being involved in the show. I am proud to be a role model for my children and help out and support the community through volunteering.
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Essential workers thanked Yuroke MP Ros Spence The year 2020 challenged all of us in many ways, but it also showed the incredible dedication of our essential workers at all levels. As the global pandemic continues to affect us, it’s the dedication of our local workers who give me confidence that we’re up to the challenge – and I want to say thank you to each and every one of them. As I welcomed students and educators to two brand new primary schools, Keelonith in Greenvale, and Gaayip-Yagila in Mickleham, I also took the opportunity to thank all involved for making remote learning work in 2020. I can’t wait to welcome even more smiling students at Kalkallo Common Primary School and Greenvale Secondary School (interim names) in 2022. Road users in Craigieburn would have been delighted to see workers on-site doing early works ahead of major construction starting on the long-awaited duplication of Craigieburn Road. This work will help minimise disruption by identifying underground utilities. I can’t wait to see major construction kick off on this much-needed project. Train commuters have a better experience to look forward to as well when the 745 new parking spaces open at Craigieburn railway station, taking capacity to well over 1000 parking spaces.
This will reduce on-road parking in nearby residential areas and give commuters more options for travel. As we’ve seen, the need for skilled workers across a range of industries is more important than ever. That’s why I’m so proud of Free TAFE, which connects people needing skills to training in an industry that needs them.
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This jobs pipeline is already helping us build the big projects like the Metro Tunnel that will change how we travel in Melbourne. Being appointed as Minister for Multicultural Affairs, Minister for Community Sport, and Minister for Youth last year was an incredible honour. This is especially so because I represent a community that is diverse, a community that loves our local clubs, and a community with so many young people with such bright futures ahead of them. As always, my office remains available to assist constituents with any state government issue they have so please get in touch via phone (8377 4477) or email (ros.spence@parliament. vic.gov.au) at any time. You can also follow me on Facebook at facebook.com/RosSpenceMP for the latest.
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V day in the fight against COVID Christopher Carter CEO, North Western Melbourne Primary Health Network 2020 was the year that wore out the word ‘unprecedented’, so much so that it’s still hard to recognise truly momentous events as they happen. But the beginning of the COVID-19 vaccination program is certainly worthy of slowing down and paying attention. On Sunday, February 21, 2021, just over a year after the first cases of COVID-19 reached our shores, the prime minister and a handful of aged care residents and health care workers received a vaccine against the disease. By the next day the program had kicked off in earnest across the country, with quarantine, border and front line health care workers and aged care residents lining up for their shots. This was a red letter day for our country and hopefully the beginning of the end of the pandemic. But the job is far from over. It is nothing short of incredible that there is now a range of vaccines available to prevent COVID-19 disease. But vaccines cannot stop this pandemic if they are sitting unused in cold storage. On the health system side of things, we need to build trust in the quality, effectiveness and safety of the COVID-19 vaccines approved in Australia. Clinical trials have shown the vaccines to be all those things, and those trials are being borne out in real-world results across the globe – for example, Public Health Scotland says hospitalisations have dropped by more than 85 per cent in people who have received one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine. The whole system is working hard to get this positive information about the COVID-19 vaccines out in the community. You can help by talking with your friends and family about the importance of being vaccinated when it is their turn, and linking them with reliable sources of information like their GP or health. gov.au/covid-19-vaccines if they have questions
The COVID-19 vaccination program is ramping up. (Supplied)
or concerns. Just as important as building trust is making sure the vaccine is accessible, so everyone can be vaccinated. Many people who don’t fully immunise their children don’t actually have any concerns about vaccination – they just can’t find the time in their day to get it done, or it’s not a high priority. We are still in the early stages of the
vaccination program and shots are being given at a limited number of sites to priority and vulnerable groups. But the program is already ramping up, with GPs, pharmacists, community health centres and mass vaccination sites all set to start vaccinating very soon. Vaccines will be given in order of priority group, which you can check at health.gov.au/ covid-19-vaccines. You can also use Health
Direct’s Vaccine Eligibility Checker to find out your group and whether you are able to book a vaccination yet. When it is your turn to get a COVID-19 vaccine, please don’t delay. Both vaccines approved in Australia are safe and effective and give us a path back to a normal life. But we can only take that path if we all do our bit – roll up your sleeve, get your shot and help end this pandemic for good. 13 NORTHERN STAR WEEKLY Tuesday, 9 March, 2021
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The redesigned Ford Design Studio. (Pictures: Peter Clarke) Below: The studio has been the birthplace of many iconic Ford models. (Pictures: Supplied)
Overhaul for Ford design centre By Michaela Meade Ford Australia is accelerating towards a busy 2021 with an expanded high-tech design studio recently unveiled at Broadmeadows. The $12 million facelift of the Ford Design Studio will accommodate more than 200 designers working on Ford vehicles for Australia and the global markets. Design director for Ford international markets group and China, Max Wolff said the improvements are aimed at maintaining the “cutting edge” status of the facility with the necessary tools and technologies for designing the “vehicles of tomorrow”. “The whole building has been redesigned,” Mr Wolff said. “It has been structured around supporting our design process and our team, enabling them to work in a modern, creative environment.” The redesign continues the company’s ongoing investment in Australia, and adds a further 100 work stations, an extended clay modelling shop, and a new five-axis gantry milling centre. The expansion doubles the footprint of the studio, offering a brighter facility which, according to the company, will foster creativity and innovation. Australian architecture firm Genton, in collaboration with Cachet Group, approached the project with a museum design philosophy. According to Genton, the space will complement rather than compete with the creative processes. The studio was originally built in the 1970s and has been the birthplace of many iconic Ford models including the XA Falcon, XD Falcon, FG Falcon and the Territory SUV. Mr Wolff said the studio update looks to the future and incorporates improved leading technologies. “The refurbishment was a consultative process with creative design, physical and digital sculpting and design engineering all contributing to what was needed with new facilities,” Mr Wolff said. Ford is Australia’s largest automotive employer, and employs more than 2500 engineers, designers, technical and automotive specialists. The Australian-based employees lead the development of award-winning vehicles. 14 NORTHERN STAR WEEKLY Tuesday, 9 March, 2021
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VU Vice-Chancellor Adam Shoemaker with students Oliver Kaiser, Ashfaq Lukman, Natasha Milner, Alice Growden, Zeel Patel and Joey Gattellaro. (Damjan Janevski) 229015_01
University in 2021 As a new university year begins, online learning is returning. Tara Murray spoke with students from Victoria University about the ups and downs of university life during a pandemic.
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oseph Gattellaro didn’t expect his first year of university to start at home. The first year student from Tarneit, who is enrolled in a double degree in psychology and criminology, has been restricted to online classes as COVID-19 continues to limit the ‘normal’ university experience. “The main thing was I wanted to go on campus,” he said. “It’s all online at the moment, so that isn’t going to happen. The social inclusion is part of the uni experience and being online, you miss a huge chunk of that.” As someone who suffers learning difficulties, Mr Gattellaro said being able to get back into the classroom is vital. He said he and many of his friends suffered last year as they studied from home while the state was locked down. Fellow VU student Oliver Kaiser, who is in his third year of a criminal justice degree, said he found the online experience quite unique. He said he didn’t know how he would have coped if he had been starting university in the middle of the pandemic. “2020 was really different,” he said. “I benefited from studying at home, my grades got better. I was more involved in the co-curricular stuff over Zoom than in person. “I’m now in the student union.” Mr Kaiser said the big difference he found was that after classes online, he was still switched on and stayed on the computer. On campus, he would normally have headed home straight after class. While his grades have been on the rise, Mr Kaiser said he would love to return
to the classroom. “The vibe is off online,” he said. “I want to get back in the classroom, as I really enjoy that energy.” Victoria University Vice-Chancellor Adam Shoemaker said the key for the university at the moment was being able to provide students with the best opportunity possible for their learning.
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- Adam Shoemaker “Our polytechnic space is really important for Sunshine and St Albans especially, as a lot is on the campus,” he said. “We have well over 1000 students who have started the last couple of weeks for that. “We are doing a lot of things for the higher [education] section that can be done online. If you have to be in-person we can facilitate that, but if you can be online, we make that the preferred option.” Professor Shoemaker said despite the uncertain times, VU had seen an increase in student numbers studying in the block model – studying one subject at a time. He said the ability to work your study around your life was a key to the success of the program. “Quite significantly, people are applying to study at the university directly as undergraduates in the block which is fantastic,” he said.
“People are realising that the university has to respond to their work and lives, and as you know, in the last year a lot of people have lost their jobs or working part-time, so it’s a wonderful time to reposition their career and that is what the block is great for. “You can accelerate the study if you want to or you can slow it down if you want to and you can match it to your life. “It’s not about how many people start, it’s how many people finish.” With Australia’s borders effectively closed as a result of the pandemic, Professor Shoemaker said VU had seen a decrease in the number of international student enrolments. He said the longer international students were prevented from travelling to Australia to study, the more students they would lose. “If you spoke with every university in the country, they’ve lost students as the borders are effectively shut,” he said. “In Victoria, many thousands of people were already here having travelled the year before, so what we are seeing now is a gradual reduction. “The students from last year are now in their second year and there’s not a new group of people coming, “It’s the lack of new starting students that you’re noticing. Some are in fact doing online study, but that can’t go on forever.” Professor Shoemaker said VU tried to provide support to the international students who are still in the country, many without any income. Zeel Patel was one of those students. With little help from the government, she wasn’t sure if she wanted to stay in Australia.
Going home to India, didn’t seem like a good option either. “It’s almost been one year of uni online,” she said. “To be frank it has been really hard with the government not willing to help international students in Melbourne during stage four lockdown. “I lost my jo,b which was a bit hard.” Ms Patel, who has since started a new job, said the whole experience had been tricky, but Zoom classes getting easier as time went on. She said studying from home did add some flexibility, but like many other students she’s keen to return to the classroom. Victoria University too is keen to see more students and staff back on campus. Professor Shoemaker said the uni was looking to bring more students back to campus for semester two. “It’s always governed by government health advice” he said. “We’ve taken the view that we’ll have a default setting, that where possible we’ll be online until the end of June and then if things improve, we’ll gradually look at getting people back. “It’s important to have clarity and consistency.” Professor Shoemaker said while ’COVID normal’ was a bit unpredictable, the university still has big plans for the future. “We want to be the best dual sector university in the world,” he said. “We want to see the twin wings of the polytechnic and higher ed working together, with the block and being famous for doing it.” 15 NORTHERN STAR WEEKLY Tuesday, 9 March, 2021
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Lost and found exhibit Until Thursday, March 11 Hume locals can witness Lisa Buckland’s first solo exhibition, exploring a personal journey of grief and recovery through art. The exhibition is at the Town Hall Broadmeadows Gallery on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8am-4.30pm. Those unable to attend in person can view the exhibit online.
Through the lens The sun boxes at Altona beach take on a different look when not in use. When viewed side-on, they look a little like a doggie training course. Rachel and her dashhound Ernie, were kind enough to oblige when Star Weekly photographer Joe Mastroianni asked them to walk through the boxes, resulting in this slightly quirky image.
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. Free sausage sizzle and heritage display included. ■ 9716 2835
Get into golf month March will be filled with golf activities and offers at Keilor Public Golf Course. The free events will run at 540 Calder Freeway, Keilor North. Stay updated on events happening each day by searching @ keilorgolf on social media. ■ 0414 918 533 or email kpgc@belgravialeisure.com.au
Movie night Enjoy live music and a screening of Beauty and the Beast on Friday, March 19 at The 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
Make your own lantern Sunbury community members can join Indian artist Manan Walia to make individual bark ‘tree’ lanterns on Sunday, March 21, 10am-noon at the Hume Global Learning Centre, 44 Macedon Street, Sunbury. ■ https://www.eventbrite.com.au/o/ humecity-council-16445167964
Brazen Hussies In celebration of International Women’s Day, Maribyrnong council is hosting a free online film screening of Brazen Hussies. The documentary reveals a revolutionary chapter in Australian history, the Women’s Liberation Movement (1965 -1975). You can watch the film anywhere and anytime between 9am-midnight on Saturday, March 13. Register via Eventbrite to get your free ticket.
Market day
Siva Somoa dance
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The Regional Farmers Market is on Sunday, March 14, from 9am-2pm, at Robertson Reserve, corner Cole and Cecil streets, Williamstown. The market is also on the fourth Sunday of the month at John Morley Reserve in Williamstown.
Learn Siva Samoa dance with Hobsons Bay’s own Tama Tatau. The group supports young men who have been brought up in Australia to learn Samoan and Pacific songs and dances of their ancestors. Sessions are held Mondays, 5.30-8pm, and Fridays, 5-7.30pm during school term. Cost: $10 per class. ■ Victor, tamatatau@live.com or facebook.com/tama.tatau
Encourage a love of reading and help your child develop their literacy skills at Footscray Library story time on Wednesday, March 17, 11-11.30am. Suitable for children aged 2-5 years and their families. Bookings required. ■ www.maribyrnong.vic.gov.au/library
Flower show Sunshine is celebrating 100 years of community gardening with a free flower show. See dahlias, roses, floral art, hardy cuts, cookery, arts and crafts, and displays from local schools on Saturday, March 13, 11am-4pm at the Glengala Community Centre.
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
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Rotary Club of Altona City is running a project for older Victorians to give them the confidence to use devices such as iPads, iPhones and computers. No prior knowledge is required. A local venue will be used for the project, which will run from March to June. There are no costs. Dates and times to be confirmed. Topics that may be covered include setting up an email account, using a web browser, Zoom, Facetime and cyber security. ■ Danny, 0425 769 253
Take off weight naturally Struggling to lose weight? Struggling to get motivated? Want to try and do it in a friendly and less stressful atmosphere? Come and join TOWN (Take Off Weight Naturally) every Tuesday at 6pm at the Darlingsford Barn, Darlingsford Boulevard, Melton. ■ Catherine, 0416 612 517, or Bob, 0411 824 739
Celebrate Riverdale Celebrate the Riverdale community at a free, family-friendly event at Riverdale Town Centre, Sunday, March 14, noon-3pm. There will be games, entertainment, live performances and food giveaways. ■ https://www.facebook.com/ events/414182066541935
National Ride2School Day Take part in Ride2School Day on Friday, March 19. More than 350,000 students across the country are expected to ride, scoot, skate or walk to school to promote active travel. ■ www.ride2school.com.au
Greek cookbook PRONIA is inviting Greeks from Melbourne’s west to contribute recipes to a new cookbook. People aged 65 years and older, from a Greek background can submit a traditional family recipe. ■ 9388 9998 or sonyat@pronia.com.au
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
Conservation volunteers Join the Friends of Cobbledicks Ford for conservation work in the reserve on the second Friday of the month, 10am-noon, March to October. Registrations open 9.30am in the carpark. BYO water bottle and gloves. Tools provided. ■ John 0407 546 235, cobbledicksford@gmail.com
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Your pictures Community spirit is shining in the west with a host of festivals, activities and special occasions bringing us together. Star Weekly readers shared some of their favourite pictures from recent events.
A Kids Lunar Fun Day was held at the Point Cook Pop Up Park recently, organised by Phebe Yeo (pictured left) from 8SENSES, a local multicultural education business. David Mullins captured these photos of the day.
Femy Francis snapped these photos during the Dream Big Festival at Melton recently. The event was a celebration of arts and culture.
Werribee Mansion lit up in blue, green and pink to mark Rare Disease Day on February 28. Wyndham mayor Adele Hegedich visited the mansion with her brother Eddie. (Supplied/Xavier Smeardon/Wyndam council)
Fifty youth and volunteers from the 4th Williamstown Sea Scouts recently took part in the annual Clean Up Australia event at Sandy Point Nature Reserve in Newport. Cub Scout leader Cameron Lay congratulated the effort. “In fantastically beautiful weather, the Scouts collected 15 large bags of rubbish from the coastal reserve, doing their small part in this Australia-wide event,” he said. “It was great to see so many of the Scout group spend the time to give back to the environment we are all part of.” 17 NORTHERN STAR WEEKLY Tuesday, 9 March, 2021
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Read the fine print before ‘chasing the rate’
With little room for interest rates to fall further and negative rates unlikely in the face of a stronger-than-expected economic recovery, many mortgagees will be wondering whether now is the right time to lock in their rate. Although analysts say that rates were unlikely to fall much lower, they warned home owners against rushing to fix, as variable loans are more flexible and changing loans can be expensive. RateCity.com.au research director Sally Tindall says fixing home loans would make sense for some people, as banks were offering some of the lowest fixed rates on record. But she said they typically have caps on additional repayments, which prolong the length of the loan, and often have no access to an offset account. “Plus, if you want to get out early, there can be hefty break fees,” she notes. Canstar editor-in-chief Effie Zahos says fixing your mortgage seems like a “no-brainer” at the moment, given the average Big Four customer is paying 3.6 per cent and the cheapest three-year rate is 1.75 per cent. But she advised home owners to read the fine print first. Firstly, she says that people who refinance should avoid extending the term of their loan. So, if they initially took out a 25-year mortgage and stayed with their lender for five years, they must ensure their next loan has a 20-year term. “Otherwise the benefit of going to a
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cheaper loan is wiped out, because you’ve extended your term [and will therefore pay more interest over the life of the loan].” Secondly, borrowers should check whether they have money in a redraw or offset account. Offset accounts are easily accessed and will have no impact on their refinancing plans. But redraw accounts are held within the home loan, so borrowers will need to decide with their lender whether they withdraw the money held in this account, or let the lender absorb it into the loan, which would reduce the amount they need
to borrow.” Finally, borrowers should find out how much their lender will charge to switch loans, so they can work out how long it will take to break even after switching. “You have to add up all the fees it takes to move – and there are fees, because you may need a valuation fee, you’ll have a settlement fee and a discharge fee,” she says. “And if it costs $1000 to switch, and you’re only saving $50 a month, it will take you 20 months to recoup the costs of moving – [by which point], can you guarantee your new lender is going to be
the cheapest in the market again? So, if you’re just chasing the rate, you’ve got to be careful that you don’t get caught out.” Ms Zahos added that not all homeowners will be able to secure a competitive fixed rate, as the lowest rates are only available to people with low loan-to-value ratios. “And if you have borrowed over 80 per cent and are still highly geared … then you may have to pay lenders mortgage insurance again if you switch.”
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Power shift a two-way street By Derek Ogden, Marque Motoring For almost 30 years, Ford and Mazda buddied up, building one-tonne utes, but now with the latest BT-50, the manufacturers have gone separate ways, the latter palling up with fellow Japanese auto maker Isuzu and its new D-Max one-tonner for 2021. With it come gains in safety, reduced fuel consumption and reliability but setbacks occur in the drive department – 140kW/450Nm, compared to Ranger’s 149kW/470Nm – and fewer design features. In a range of 17 manual or automatic models, the new BT-50 carries on the tradition of the dual-cab pickup with eight variants in three equipment grades – XT, XTR and GT. Pickup prices start at $45,490 for the XT Dual Cab 4x2, rising to $53,260 for the XT Dual Cab 4x4 (auto, the test vehicle), $57,210 the XTR Dual Cab 4x4 (auto) and on to $59,990 the range-topping GT Dual Cab (auto), all plus ORCs.
Styling Plain and simple is the best way to describe the new BT-50 from the outside, no go-faster visuals here. Mazda says its goal was to fuse Kodo design – a blend of pure movement and attention to detail – with truck-like robustness. The pickup presents its modern-day design credentials with a characteristic four-slat radiator grille flanked by slimline LED headlamps set into prominent front guards. A robust road presence is supported by a bold bumper below and 17-inch alloy wheels. Solid crease lines flow in an unbroken fashion from the grille to the windscreen, adding a feeling of (Kodo) movement to the truck. This is repeated at the rear with a practical gate sitting between large tail lights which wrap around the tub sides giving the vehicle a sense of width.
Interior Black cloth seat trim is joined by improved floor carpeting manufactured by moulding the bottom and insulation layers to ensure a close fit with the floor space. The dual cab doors have wide openings and indents in the lower trim and B-pillars, giving ample space for occupant toes and knees. Getting in and out of the back seats is given a lift by B-pillar-mounted grips which help support occupants. A 60/40 folding rear seat base gives access to under-seat storage. A second glovebox above the main dash storage space has been added for the first time on BT-50.
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XT Dual Cab Chassis $44,090
The XT includes a 7-inch full-colour infotainment touchscreen that supplies access to Apple CarPlay (wireless or via USB) and Android Auto (USB) and Bluetooth hands-free telephone and audio with DAB+ digital radio. A reversing camera image is displayed on screen, while rear-seat occupants have a USB charging point.
Engines / transmissions The generation BT-50 features a new 3-litre four-cylinder turbo-diesel engine which delivers 140kW power peak at 3600rpm and a 450Nm peak torque, from 1600rpm to 2600rpm. The new engine’s improved torque spread is matched by a choice of more efficient six-speed automatic or manual transmissions.
Safety The BT-50 gained the top five-star safety rating from the latest stringent standards of the Australasian New Car Assessment Program designed for 2020 and beyond. Standard features across the range include blind spot monitor, autonomous emergency braking, automatic high beam, dynamic stability control, emergency lane keeping, lane departure warning and prevention, lane-keep assist, rear cross-traffic alert, roll-over protection and traction control. On top of this are eight airbags – driver, front passenger, side, curtain, driver’s knee and
XT Dual Cab Pickup $45,490 XTR Dual Cab Pickup $49,470 4x4 XT Dual Cab Cab Chassis (man) $49,360 XT Dual Cab Cab Chassis (auto) $51,860 A minimalist exterior is in sharp contrast to the extensive suite of safety technology in the new Mazda BT-50 pickup. (Pictures: Supplied)
driver’s far side. Seatbelt reminders are fitted to ensure occupants are strapped in.
Driving The driver is well serviced by a tilt-and-reach adjustable steering wheel. The seats are adjustable for rake, slide, height and lumbar support. Movable head rests add further comfort. Passenger comfort extends to cabin noise (or lack of it) with improvements to cabin insulation from engine and road noise. Pulling relatively smoothly, the engine is not a class leader but leaves the Ranger 3.2-litre five-cylinder unit in the shade on fuel consumption. A claimed 8 litres per 100 kilometres combined urban/highway fuel consumption (Ranger 8.9) was well supported by test-car figures of 9.6 litres per 100 kilometres around town and 6.1 litres per 100 kilometres on the open road.
From memory, the Mazda BT-50 did not get off to a good start when it first appeared Down Under. The six-speed manual transmission on offer was clunky and most uncomfortable to operate. The auto version had no such hiccups and this has continued to the 2021 model. Suspension and steering are straight out of the one-tonner playbook. The suspension picks up even minor blemishes in the bitumen, while the latter is on the light side, an advantage in off-road tough going but tricky in smoother stuff. The BT-50 is a truck, after all, so on-road ride and handling improve markedly with a load up the back. A switchable on/off locking rear differential plays a welcome part off road. A 4.2-inch colour LCD multi-information display is situated between the instrument cluster’s two main gauges, allowing drivers to monitor key systems without the need to take their eyes off the road for too long.
XT Dual Cab Pickup (man) $50,760 XT Dual Cab Pickup (auto) $53,260 XTR Dual Cab Pickup (man) $54,710 XTR Dual Cab Pickup (auto) $57,210 GT Dual Cab Pickup (man) $56,990 GT Dual Cab Pickup (auto) $59,990
Note: These prices do not include government or dealer delivery charges. Contact your local Mazda dealer for drive-away prices.
I do miss the old multi-function Command Control on the centre console, dropped in favour of the dash-mounted touchscreen. Satellite navigation is a sad omission in the XT.
Summary Having not yet driven the latest D-Max, XT comparisons can only be related to the “Rangered” BT-50 and they are mixed, with less power to call on and blander looks. Safety features save the day with unmatched advantage over the opposition. 25 NORTHERN STAR WEEKLY Tuesday, 9 March, 2021
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SPORT Aiming for the big time For Bol Dengdit, the opportunity to play basketball for Australia is particularly special – the 18-year-old had never played basketball until he moved to Melton from South Sudan when he was 12. At 15, he was invited to a basketball camp in Canberra and has never looked back. Now a member of the under-19 Australian extended squad, he is hoping to be selected in the final team for the World Cup to be held in July. “When I came to Australia, I only played soccer,” he said. “At school one of my classmates said I was pretty tall and to come and play basketball … I fell in love with it. “Everyone encouraged me to play basketball and I loved it and kept playing. It’s all about basketball now, I grew too tall for soccer. “It would mean a lot to play for Australia,
especially where I came from.” Dengdit took part in a four day camp with the rest of the under-19 squad recently. Speaking before the camp, he said he wasn’t surprised to have been selected in the squad, as he is part of the NBA Global Academy, an elite basketball training centre at Basketball Australia’s (BA) Centre of Excellence based at the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) in Canberra. “At age 15, I got offered one of the NBA Global Academy camps and a couple of camps for the ADC [Australian development camps]. “It felt good and showed me different options than just going to the states and stuff [for high school].” Dengdit, who was recognised while playing for the Longhorns Basketball Club, is the latest in a number of players to be produced by the
club, which is based at Sunshine. Former Longhorns player Kuany Kuany, who is now in college in America, was one of Dengdit’s idols. He says it’s nice to now be someone others can look up to. “When I go back to Melbourne I want to pass that on and work on that and be a leader and encourage other kids. Deng Adel [another former Longhorns player] is in the NBL and it’s good for the kids to see. It feels good to be a role model. I try to give advice and be a leader and show they can make it as well. “I was in the same situation as them.” The future is looking bright for Dengdit, who made his first state team last year, and he’s keen to make the most of it. His end goal is to play in the NBA. Tara Murray
Bol Dengdit. (Floyd Mallon, the NBA Global Academy)
United names NPL squad
Dean Ieremia has been promoted to Melbourne Storm’s senior squad. (Supplied)
Ieremia creates a Storm By Tara Murray Former Sunbury Tigers player Dean Ieremia has landed a contract with the Melbourne Storm for the upcoming NRL season. The reigning premiers announced last week that Ieremia, who had been on a development contract with the club, had been promoted to the senior squad for this year. The 19-year-old grew up loving both AFL and rugby league, being a Richmond and Melbourne Storm fan respectively. Ieremia started playing rugby with the Sunbury Tigers when he was 11. It was his coach at the Tigers who recommended he try out for the under-14 Victorian Thunderbolts side. The rest is history. “One week after the trial I found out I made the squad at full-back,” Ieremia said. “I developed through the system in the under-15s, 16s, 18s and the 20s … which is when I was picked up by the Storm.” Ieremia played for the Storm in the NRL
Nines competition last year. In doing so, he became just the second born and raised Victorian to play for the club. Ieremia said teammate and star full-back Ryan Papenhuyzen is his number one influence on the field. “Paps is a talented player but his work ethic around the game motivates me as a young player to put my best foot forward in everything I do,” he said. “To be honest, I’ve learned a lot from everyone in the Storm system, not only game-related things but things outside of footy – the importance of family for one.” Ieremia scored a try in the Storm’s recent practice match against Newcastle. He will be contending with Reimis Smith, Isaac Lumelume and George Jennings for the right wing position position. Storm general manager of football Frank Ponissi said it was very pleasing to see another Victorian junior become part of Storm’s top squad.
He said they would be looking to extend Ieremia’s contract beyond this season. “NRL Victoria has done a great job in developing Dean through their junior grades and then into the Thunderbolts system,” Ponissi said. “They identified him early on as a player with potential and he is starting to vindicate those predictions. “Unfortunately he missed out on basically a year of football in 2020 but the time he spent with us in what was largely a training role throughout that season, and the continued improvement he has shown during this pre-season, has warranted this upgrade to our top 30 list. “He will continue to work hard on his game and push for a spot in the game day 17.” Ieremia is the 28th player signed by the Storm for their 30-man squad. Melbourne Storms kicks off its season on Thursday at home against the South Sydney Rabbitohs.
Some of north-west Melbourne’s best talent has joined Western United for its inaugural National Premier League 3 season. United is fielding both a senior and under-21 team in the NPL for the first time as it continues to grow its pathway from juniors through to the A-League. The NPL season kicks off for both sides on March 21. NPL senior coach Ante Moric said he was pleased with the squad so far. “The first two weeks have been really positive,” Moric said. “We’ve had a chat with the boys and the mindset and the culture that we’ve spoken about has been great. “The boys don’t know each other, which is hard, but they’ve come in and they’re believing, they’re working together. Most importantly there’s a togetherness here, I can see it already. “That’s the framework of becoming a successful football club.” Players from across Melbourne’s north-west are among the 29 players in the senior squad. Caroline Springs’ Abel Walatee, Atwood’s Giovanni Stellitano, Delahey’s Sebastian Neceski, Meadows Heights’ Peter Lay, Mill Park’s Luka Krstevski, Rockbank’s Eligian Kifle, Wyndham Vale’s Sabit James, Kealba’s Samuel Ghobrial, Werribee’s Charlie Emery, Sunbury’s Nathan Dib, Hoppers Crossing’s Ajak Deu, Lalor’s Jake Anagnostopoulos, Truganina’s Manylauk Aguek, St Albans’ Adisu Bayew and Taylors Lakes’ Rhys Bozinovski are all part of the squad. Former New Zealand international Vaughan Coveny has been appointed head coach of the under-21 team. United’s general manager of football Ante Kovacevic believes the NPL squads will be a breeding ground of future Western United footballers. “Establishing our NPL teams is vitally important to the club. It will provide opportunities to the next generation of footballers to feed into our A-League team,” Kovacevic said. “We want to have these young players provided with an elite environment that helps instil the values and expectations of a professional football club.” The Western United NPL program will be based at City Vista Reserve in Caroline Springs. Tara Murray 27 NORTHERN STAR WEEKLY Tuesday, 9 March, 2021
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WůĞĂƐĞ ǀŝƐŝƚ ƵƐ Ăƚ ŽŶĞ ŽĨ ƚŚĞƐĞ ůŽĐĂƟŽŶƐ ĂŶĚ ƚĞůů ƵƐ ǁŚĂƚ͛Ɛ ŝŵƉŽƌƚĂŶƚ ƚŽ LJŽƵ͗ dŚŽŵĂƐƚŽǁŶ ZĞĐƌĞĂƟŽŶ Θ ƋƵĂƟĐ ĞŶƚƌĞ͕ tĞĚŶĞƐĚĂLJ ϭϬ DĂƌĐŚ ĨƌŽŵ ϰͲϳƉŵ
Community budgeting workshop Community focus group
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Community pop ups
,ĂǀĞ LJŽƵƌ ƐĂLJ ŽŶ ŽƵƌ ŽƵŶĐŝů WůĂŶ ϮϬϮϭͲϮϱ ďLJ ǀŝƐŝƟŶŐ ƵƐ Ăƚ Ă ĐŽŵŵƵŶŝƚLJ ƉŽƉͲƵƉ͕ ũŽŝŶ ŽƵƌ &ŽĐƵƐ 'ƌŽƵƉ Žƌ ĐŽŵƉůĞƚĞ ƚŚĞ ŽŶůŝŶĞ ƐƵƌǀĞLJ Ăƚ ǁŚŝƩůĞƐĞĂ͘ǀŝĐ͘ŐŽǀ͘ĂƵͬůĞƚƐͺƚĂůŬ
Ğ ƉĂƌƚ ŽĨ Ă ĐŽŵŵƵŶŝƚLJ ďƵĚŐĞƟŶŐ ĐŽŵŵŝƩĞĞ ƚŽ ĐŽͲĚĞƐŝŐŶ ƚŚĞ ĂůůŽĐĂƟŽŶ ŽĨ ŽƵŶĐŝů͛Ɛ ΨϮD Ks/ ZĞĐŽǀĞƌLJ &ƵŶĚ͘ dŚƌĞĞ ǁŽƌŬƐŚŽƉƐ ǁŝůů ďĞ ŚĞůĚ DĂƌĐŚ͘
/Ĩ LJŽƵ ŚĂǀĞŶ͛ƚ ǀŝƐŝƚĞĚ ƚŚĞ ƉůĂLJƐƉĂĐĞ͕ ƉůĞĂƐĞ ƉƵƚ ŝƚ ŽŶ LJŽƵƌ ůŝƐƚ ʹ ŝƚ ŝƐ Ă ǁŽŶĚĞƌĨƵů ƐƉĂĐĞ ƚŚĂƚ ĞǀĞƌLJŽŶĞ ĐĂŶ ĞŶũŽLJ Ăůů LJĞĂƌ ƌŽƵŶĚ͘
:ŽŝŶ ŽƵƌ ŽŶůŝŶĞ ĨŽĐƵƐ ŐƌŽƵƉ dŚƵƌƐĚĂLJ ϭϭ DĂƌĐŚ ĨƌŽŵ ϲͲϴƉŵ ƚŽ ĚŝƐĐƵƐƐ LJŽƵƌ ŝĚĞĂƐ ĨŽƌ ƚŚĞ ŽƵŶĐŝů WůĂŶ͘ ZĞŐŝƐƚĞƌ Ăƚ ǁŚŝƩůĞƐĞĂ͘ǀŝĐ͘ŐŽǀ͘ĂƵͬůĞƚƐͺƚĂůŬ͘ zŽƵ͛ůů ƌĞĐĞŝǀĞ Ă ΨϮϬ ǀŽƵĐŚĞƌ ĨŽƌ ƉĂƌƟĐŝƉĂƟŶŐ͘
tĞƐƞŝĞůĚ WůĞŶƚLJ sĂůůĞLJ͕ ^ŽƵƚŚ DŽƌĂŶŐ͕ dŚƵƌƐĚĂLJ ϭϭ DĂƌĐŚ ĨƌŽŵ ϭϬĂŵͲϭƉŵ ƵƌŽƌĂ ^ŚŽƉƉŝŶŐ ĞŶƚƌĞ͕ ƉƉŝŶŐ EŽƌƚŚ͕ &ƌŝĚĂLJ ϭϮ DĂƌĐŚ ĨƌŽŵ ϭϬĂŵͲϭƉŵ DĞƌŶĚĂ :ƵŶĐƟŽŶ ^ŚŽƉƉŝŶŐ ĞŶƚƌĞ͕ DŽŶĚĂLJ ϭϱ DĂƌĐŚ ĨƌŽŵ ϭϬĂŵͲϭƉŵ
/Ĩ LJŽƵ ƌĞƋƵŝƌĞ ĞdžƚƌĂ ƐƵƉƉŽƌƚ ƚŽ ƉĂƌƟĐŝƉĂƚĞ ŝŶ ŽƵƌ ĞŶŐĂŐĞŵĞŶƚ ĂĐƟǀŝƟĞƐ͕ ĞŵĂŝů ĞŶŐĂŐĞŵĞŶƚΛǁŚŝƩůĞƐĞĂ͘ǀŝĐ͘ŐŽǀ͘ĂƵ Žƌ ĐĂůů ƵƐ ŽŶ ϵϮϭϳ ϮϭϳϬ ĂŶĚ ǁĞ ǁŝůů ĂƐƐŝƐƚ LJŽƵ ƚŽ ŚĂǀĞ LJŽƵƌ ƐĂLJ͘
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Provides people in need with food, ĮŶĂŶĐŝĂů ĂƐƐŝƐƚĂŶĐĞ ĂŶĚ ƐƵƉƉŽƌƚ͘ Ăůů͗ 9401 6644 ;DŽŶĚĂLJ ƚŽ &ƌŝĚĂLJ͕ ϵĂŵͲϭƉŵͿ
Ăůů͗ ϭϯ ϭϭ ϭϰ ;Ϯϰ ŚŽƵƌƐͬϳ ĚĂLJƐͿ dĞdžƚ͗ Ϭϰϳϳ ϭϯ ϭϭ ϭϰ ;ϲƉŵ ʹ ŵŝĚŶŝŐŚƚ d͕ ϳ ŶŝŐŚƚƐͿ ŚĂƚ ŽŶůŝŶĞ͗ ůŝĨĞůŝŶĞ͘ŽƌŐ͘ĂƵͬĐƌŝƐŝƐͲĐŚĂƚ ;ϳƉŵ ʹ ŵŝĚŶŝŐŚƚ͕ ϳ ŶŝŐŚƚƐͿ sŝƐŝƚ͗ ůŝĨĞůŝŶĞ͘ŽƌŐ͘ĂƵ
ĞLJŽŶĚ ůƵĞ ŽƌŽŶĂǀŝƌƵƐ DĞŶƚĂů tĞůůďĞŝŶŐ ^ƵƉƉŽƌƚ ^ĞƌǀŝĐĞ Ăůů͗ 1800 512 348 sŝƐŝƚ͗ ĐŽƌŽŶĂǀŝƌƵƐ͘ďĞLJŽŶĚďůƵĞ͘ŽƌŐ͘ĂƵ
ƵƐŝŶĞƐƐ ƐƵƉƉŽƌƚ Ăůů͗ ϵϮϭϳ ϮϮϳϴ ŵĂŝů͗ ďƵƐŝŶĞƐƐΛǁŚŝƩůĞƐĞĂ͘ǀŝĐ͘ŐŽǀ͘ĂƵ
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ďŽƌŝŐŝŶĂů ĂŶĚ dŽƌƌĞƐ ^ƚƌĂŝƚ /ƐůĂŶĚĞƌ ƐƵƉƉŽƌƚ
Ăůů͗ 1800 650 890 sŝƐŝƚ͗ ŚĞĂĚƐƉĂĐĞ͘ŽƌŐ͘ĂƵ
Ăůů͗ Ϭϰϯϳ ϰϮϱ ϵϬϯ ŵĂŝů͗ ƐŚŽŶƟĂ͘ƐĂůƵũĂΛǁŚŝƩůĞƐĞĂ͘ǀŝĐ͘ŐŽǀ͘ĂƵ
ŽƵŶĐŝů ĐŽŶƟŶƵĞƐ ƚŽ ĚĞůŝǀĞƌ ĞƐƐĞŶƟĂů ƐĞƌǀŝĐĞƐ͕ ĂŶĚ ǁŽƌŬƐ ĂƌĞ ƉƌŽŐƌĞƐƐŝŶŐ ŽŶ ĐŽŵŵƵŶŝƚLJ ŝŶĨƌĂƐƚƌƵĐƚƵƌĞ ƉƌŽũĞĐƚƐ͘ KƚŚĞƌ ŽƵŶĐŝů ƉƌŽŐƌĂŵƐ ĂŶĚ ĂĐƟǀŝƟĞƐ ŚĂǀĞ ĂůƐŽ ĂĚĂƉƚĞĚ ƐŽ ǁĞ ĐĂŶ ƐƚĂLJ ĞŶŐĂŐĞĚ ĂŶĚ ĐŽŶŶĞĐƚĞĚ ǁŚŝůĞ ƉŚLJƐŝĐĂůůLJ ĚŝƐƚĂŶĐŝŶŐ͘ &ŝŶĚ ŽƵƚ ŵŽƌĞ Ăƚ ǁŚŝƩůĞƐĞĂ͘ǀŝĐ͘ŐŽǀ͘ĂƵͬĐŽƌŽŶĂǀŝƌƵƐ &Žƌ ŚĞĂůƚŚ ŝŶĨŽƌŵĂƟŽŶ ĂŶĚ ŐƵŝĚĂŶĐĞ ŽŶ ĐƵƌƌĞŶƚ ƌĞƐƚƌŝĐƟŽŶƐ ǀŝƐŝƚ ĐŽƌŽŶĂǀŝƌƵƐ͘ǀŝĐ͘ŐŽǀ͘ĂƵ Žƌ ĐĂůů ϭϴϬϬ ϲϳϱ ϯϵϴ
&ŝŶĂŶĐŝĂů ƌĞůŝĞĨ /Ĩ LJŽƵ ĂƌĞ ŚĂǀŝŶŐ ĚŝĸĐƵůƚLJ ƉĂLJŝŶŐ ŽƵŶĐŝů ƌĂƚĞƐ͕ ĨĞĞƐ ĂŶĚ ĐŚĂƌŐĞƐ͕ LJŽƵ ŵĂLJ ďĞ ĞůŝŐŝďůĞ ĨŽƌ ĂŶ ŝŶƚĞƌĞƐƚ ĨƌĞĞ ƉĂLJŵĞŶƚ ƉůĂŶ Žƌ ĚĞĨĞƌƌĂů ƵŶƟů ϯϬ :ƵŶĞ ϮϬϮϭ͘ sŝĞǁ ƚŚĞ Ks/ Ͳϭϵ &ŝŶĂŶĐŝĂů ,ĂƌĚƐŚŝƉ WŽůŝĐLJ Ăƚ ǁŚŝƩůĞƐĞĂ͘ǀŝĐ͘ŐŽǀ͘ĂƵͬĐŽƌŽŶĂǀŝƌƵƐ