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Dawn service cancelled This year’s Mount Macedon Anzac Day dawn service has been cancelled due to COVID-19 physical distancing requirements for public events. The Mount Macedon Anzac Day Dawn Service committee chairperson Bruce Mildenhall said the narrow walkway viewing area at the Mount Macedon Memorial Cross did not allow people to physically distance appropriately. “We tried every angle we could think of to make it work with state government guidelines, but the walkway of the site is our biggest asset and problem,” he said. To honour the day, the committee will pre-record a dawn service at the Cross with all the “traditional elements” of a normal Anzac Day, which will be made available for viewing on April 25. Last year’s dawn service was also cancelled due to the pandemic. Mr Mildenhall said he encouraged locals not to ignore the importance of Anzac Day. “We encourage people to set some time aside to reflect on the service and the impact Anzac Day has on families,” he said. “We are hopeful that 2022 will see us have a well-attended dawn service.” A video link to the pre-recorded dawn service will be made available on social media closer to Anzac Day. Crowds gather at the Mount Macedon Memorial Cross at the 2019 dawn service. (Luke Hemer) 229761_01

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Puppy sales investigated By Jessica Micallef The alleged sale of puppies in public places, such as carparks and service stations, in the Macedon Ranges is under investigation by RSPCA Victoria. Inspectors are investigating two seperate 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.

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McEwen MP Rob let false lies Mitchell is urging Sunbury residents to “tear spread as being facts up and throw anti-vaccination leaflets away” . It’s that may appear their letterbox. in dangerou s - Rob Mitchell Mr Mitchell said residen ts had notified him last Monday (Februa leaflets is from ry 1) about anti-vaccinatio American-based leaflets about the n IDoNotComp company, COVID-19 vaccine ly, which labels that had global been dropped in their movement that oppose itself as a letterbox. The leaflet, seen by s COVID-19 regulations. Star Weekly, stated should “avoid the people “It’s danger COVID and claims the “vaccin vaccine at all costs” People will ous that people are getting this. read e could this and wonder if potentially be he more deadly than it’s true,” said. “We are seeing the virus”. Mr Mitchell believe out … it’s all garbage these theories being put s the sender of . Tear the leaflet up the put it in the bin.” and

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Mr Mitchell said only contacted him about Sunbury residents had be done to combat potenti was concerned peoplethe leaflets so far, but he misinformation ally “deadly in surrounding areas ”. would also receive He said people should them. consult a doctor The leaflet also has or medical address to the organis a QR code and a web vaccinations professional when it came to and medica urged people not to ation’s site. Mr Mitchell “We don’t know who l treatment. scan the code. these people are and “It’s for your own that is why safety,” he said. “It we have medical experts from an American-base comes ,” he said. “They have decade d organisation which s you’d think wouldn to understand these in training and learning ’t be so callous and things. They are the to make a stateme stupid to talk to. people nt like risk of dying of COVID ‘most people have no “Let’s not let false -19’. lies spread as being “This from a countr It’s dangerous. facts. y where tragica lly more than 440,000 deaths “What we have achieve have been recorded.” d in Victoria … Mr Mitchell said an amazing job is more work needed to people spreadi and the last thing we need is ng theories.”

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JobSeeker increase ‘not enough’ By Jessica Micallef About 700 Kyneton and Woodend locals on JobSeeker payments will be worse off even with a permanent $25 per week increase, according to Bendigo MP Lisa Chesters. The JobSeeker payment was increased from $282 to $557 per week during the COVID-19 pandemic, before being gradually decreased. Currently people on the JobSeeker payment are receiving a $150 coronavirus supplement but the payment is due to end at the end of this month. Last month, the federal government

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- Lisa Chesters announced a $25 per week increase to the JobSeeker payment, taking the payment to $307 per week from April 1. Job seekers will also be required to apply for at least 15 jobs per month from April 1 and 20 jobs per month from early July. Bendigo MP Lisa Chesters said while the increase was welcomed, it was not enough.

“Scott Morrison’s announcement equates to an extra $3.57 a day. That doesn’t even cover a cup of coffee,” she said. “This increase will not even pay for parking whilst you are at a job interview or put petrol in the car to get to a job interview.” Ms Chesters said there weren’t enough advertised jobs to accommodate for the 15 job applications job seekers were required to apply for. “There just aren’t the jobs,” she said. “Currently there are eight job seekers for every advertised job.” Ms Chesters said nearly 10,000 residents

in the Bendigo electorate were relying on JobSeeker and Youth Allowance payments. “About 700 of those are in Kyneton and Woodend,” she said. “I have spoken to many locals trying to get by on the payment. They are trying to cover the basics like paying the bills and keeping a roof over their heads. “This small amount just won’t cut it. At the end of the day even with this base rate rise, they will still be $50 a week worse off when the supplement ends next month. “Local families should be able to live with dignity.”

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Community feeds it forward The Lancefield Neighbourhood House is bringing together the community to feed it forward. The house last week hosted its first Feed it Forward lunch in almost a year. House co-ordinator Viven Philpotts said the event was an opportunity for locals to donate food produce to go towards the monthly community lunch. “The menu is based around seasonal produce,” she said. “We do a call-out for ingredients and majority of the food is donated. The menu last

week was a zucchini and mushroom lasagne with homemade pasta sheets, and we did an apple crumble. It was really delicious.” Due to COVID-19 restrictions, the lunch was limited to 40 people. But in a normal year, up to 100 people attend the lunch. “The lunch is not just about the people, it’s about bringing the community together,” Ms Philpotts said. “Everyone is welcome, it’s not just for people in need, it’s for everybody.” Ms Philpotts said any leftover food from the lunch is donated back into the community.

“Excess meals go into our community support program which we started at the beginning of covid … we have donated about 2500 meals in 10 months,” she said. “We are also always looking for more volunteers to help with growing food, preparation and cooking, helping set up the day. There are jobs for everybody.” For details on the next Feed it Forward lunch: 5429 1214 or 5429 6724.

A new award to recognise young Macedon Ranges women in the creative arts industry has been launched. The Zonta Club of Kyneton is a not-for-profit organisation that supports women in the local area. The club is now in it’s 26th year and service committee member Philippa Close said they wanted to begin recognising young women in the arts. “We are launching an award for the creative arts – the arts achievement award – and it is opened to young woman aged between 16 and 19, enrolled in secondary studies in a creative subject and they must be a resident of the Macedon Ranges,” she said. “The award is for women in the performing arts and visual arts industry so drama, dance, singing, media and visual communications.” Ms Close said the new award was to encourage young women to develop and explore the opportunities in the arts industry after noticing a gap in the club’s previous awards. “We offer school awards … an education and STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) award, a VCAL award and a sports award,” she said. “The arts achievement award is $400, which will help the winner to continue with their secondary school and to help provide for future opportunities.” Applications for the award are open until April 26. For details on how to apply, visit: awards@zontakyneton.org.au Jessica Micallef

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Get fit outdoors New fitness stations have been installed across the Macedon Ranges. Locals can find the stations at the Campaspe River Trail in Kyneton, the Five Mile Creek in Woodend and Romsey and along Jacksons Creek in Gisborne. The equipment is built to handle the elements and feature a number of exercise options for a range of fitness levels, including a sky runner, elliptical trainer and a seated pull-down bench. The state government provided more than $148,000 for the fitness stations as part of it’s Community Sports Infrastructure Fund. Macedon MP Mary-Anne Thomas said the

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outdoor fitness stations will provide locals and visitors more opportunities to maximise the benefits of the outdoors. “These new fitness stations in the Macedon Ranges add a whole new dimension to the popular outdoor trails in the district, opening up a new set of outdoor fitness opportunities for locals and visitors alike,” she said. “Better sport and recreation facilities make it easier for Victorians to get back to local sport and recreation when it is safe to do so and lead healthy and active lifestyles.” Jessica Micallef

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Man jailed over fatal crash By Benjamin Millar A Melton West plasterer who drove onto the wrong side of Sunbury Road while high on ice, killing two people in a head on crash, will spend at least seven years in prison over the deaths. Baramee Janorat was last month sentenced in the County Court to 12 years’ imprisonment with a non-parole period of seven years and two months after pleading guilty to two charges

of culpable driving causing death following the October 2019 crash near Bulla that killed Lynette and Robert Anderson. The court heard the then 22-year-old was sleep deprived and high on ice when he drove onto the wrong side of Sunbury Road and collided head on with the Anderson’s car. Judge Rosemary Carlin said the couple died at the scene and Janorat was airlifted to the Royal Melbourne Hospital and placed under police guard.

“In that moment you not only abruptly and violently brought to an end their lives; you shattered the lives of many others who cared for them,” she said. “You also altered the course of your life forever and the lives of those who care for you. At 24 years of age, you will be required to spend a lengthy term in prison and the knowledge of what you have done will endure long after that sentence is over.” Witnesses described Janorat driving

erratically in the lead-up to the crash, narrowly avoiding other crashes before plowing head on into the Anderson’s car. Blood tests taken after the crash revealed high levels of methylamphetamine, suggesting “very strongly” that he was affected by that drug to the extent he was incapable of having proper control of a motor vehicle. Janorat’s sentence took into account his young age and genuine remorse, finding he had reasonable prospects of rehabilitation.

Day hospital turns 10 Western Health has celebrated 10 years at the Sunbury Day Hospital. Construction of the $21.9 million building began in August, 2009 and was completed in December, 2010. The dialysis unit accepted it’s first patient on February 7, 2011 before the building officially opened on February 27, 2011. In April 2011, the day procedure unit undertook it’s first surgical list. The hospital now offers day surgery, dialysis, specialist clinics and day medical services. Sunbury Hospital nursing director Nicole Davies said celebrating 10 years of the Sunbury Day Hospital was a great achievement. “It provides an opportunity for all of the staff here to reflect on the service they are providing to the Sunbury community,” she said. “We’ve really come a long way. In recent years, there has been an expansion in dialysis services due to increase in community demand. “The Sunbury community is very passionate

about the local health service and we’re proud to be a part of it.” As part of the 2020-21 state budget, more than $66 million will go to the construction and expansion of 10 community hospitals across the state, including expansion of the Sunbury Day Hospital. Once complete, the expanded hospital will have extra treatment and plaster rooms, diagnostic services including x-ray, ultrasound and CT scans, a pharmacy and pathology lab and a separate reception and waiting area. Construction is due to start next year and is expected to be completed in 2023. Jessica Micallef

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Ranges champion remembered Michael Gudinski, the man responsible for bringing live music to Hanging Rock, died last Monday night, aged 68. Mr Gudinski founded music company Mushroom Group in 1972 at just 20 years of age. The company transformed into Australia’s largest independent entertainment group covering touring, record labels, publishing, merchandising, booking agencies, film and television production and creative services. In 1979, he founded Frontier Touring, which has become the country’s leading promoter, touring the biggest names in global music. Mr Gudinski was also involved with the

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Sunbury Festival in 1972 with business partner Ray Evans. Together the pair managed and booked entertainment for the event. Mr Gudinski owned property in the

Macedon Ranges which was often used by high-profile acts to record and write music. Melbourne Band The Temper Trap wrote most of its first album Sweet Disposition at the property. Mr Gudinski had a dream of holding an outdoor concert at the iconic Hanging Rock after the 1975 film Picnic at Hanging Rock was released. He was responsible for getting the likes of Leonard Cohen, Rod Stewart, Bruce Springsteen, Elton John, Midnight Oil, The Eagles and Ed Sheeran to perform at the iconic location. Macedon Ranges council’s acting chief executive Angela Hughes acknowledged Mr Gudinski’s “immense” contribution to the

Macedon Ranges over many years. “He was extremely passionate about showcasing the shire – in particular Hanging Rock, where his vision resulted in several iconic musical performances being hosted in the East Paddock,” she said. In 2006, Mr Gudinski was made a Member of the Order of Australia for his service to the entertainment industry. He was named Melburnian of the Year in 2012. Mr Gudinski is survived by his wife Sue, son Matt, daughter Kate, their partners and two grandchildren. Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews last week confirmed Mr Gudinski would be honoured at a state funeral in Melbourne.

Sunbury and Cobaw Community Health is running the Sons of the West program. (Supplied)

Sons of the west kicking goals Men’s health will be at the forefront at the annual Sons of the West program. The popular program is a free 10-week health program aimed at men over the age of 18. Sunbury and Cobaw Community Health has partnered with The Western Bulldogs Community Foundation to deliver the program, beginning March 15. Western Bulldogs Community Foundation general manager Kashif Bouns said the program, now in its fourth year in Sunbury, combines guest speakers talking about men’s health topics such as nutrition, mental health and gender equity, with fun group exercise. “The Sons of the West has changed the lives of countless men living in the north and west of Melbourne and Victoria,” he said. “The vast majority of our participants report that they better understand the services offered by local health organisations following completion of the course plus they feel more knowledgeable abut the health topics covered.” Early registration is essential. Details: 0425 715 161.

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Macedon Ranges council is seeking feedback on a draft Economic Development Strategy for the next 10 years. The strategy focuses on job creation, education and training, economic development and local recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. The council’s planning and environment director Angela Hughes said community feedback and suggestions will help the council identify challenges and opportunities for the local business community and those seeking education and training. “We know many residents who leave the Macedon Ranges to work, train or learn each day would rather do that close to home,” she said. “Community insights will also help identify barriers, competition and emerging technologies that can be addressed to strengthen these advantages.” Consultation is open until Friday, March 26 via mrsc.vic.gov.au/yoursay

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By Tara Murray Mental health services in Melbourne’s north-west are set for a shake-up under recommendations from the state government’s Royal Commission into mental health. The Royal Commission report contains 65 recommendations that establish a blueprint to transform mental health support and care to make it accessible, flexible and responsive. Premier Daniel Andrews said the government would implement every recommendation.

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- Patrick McGorry Orygen executive director Professor Patrick McGorry said the recommendations would see changes to mental health services for youths and adults. He said services would be more local and better resourced. “I’ve never seen a premier so committed to mental health,” he said. “To see the premier and opposition leader admitting that they messed it up… over the last 20 years … they now have a blueprint on how to fix it.” Orygen, which is Australia’s centre of excellence in youth mental health, runs a number of services across Melbourne’s north-west, including headspace at Sunshine. Under the changes, Orygen’s clinical services which were previously overseen by Melbourne Health, will be overseen by the centre of excellence. Governance of adult mental health services in the north-west will also change.

Professor Patrick McGorry. (Supplied)

Currently Melbourne Health delivers public specialist mental health services to people living in northern and western metropolitan Melbourne, including at Western Health facilities.

Under the changes, Western Health will oversee adult mental health services in the area. In a statement, a Western Health spokesperson said it welcomes the opportunity to enhance support services for patients.

The Royal Commission into aged care in Australia has called for a fundamental reform of the system. In their final report, Care, Dignity, Respect, Royal Commissioners Tony Pagone and Lynelle Briggs highlighted a number of concerns about the country’s aged care system. “The extent of substandard care in Australia’s aged care system reflects both poor quality on the part of some aged care providers and fundamental systemic flaws with the way the Australian aged care system is designed and governed,” they said. The report found that there was “unacceptably high levels of substandard care”. It was found that as many as 13-18 per cent of aged care residents in residential homes may have been assaulted and that there was an overuse of physical and chemical restraint. According to the report, almost half of residents had concerns about staff. The commissioners made 148 recommendations including a new aged care act; integrated system for the long-term support and care; a plan to deliver, measure and report on high quality aged care; improved access to health care for older people; 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.

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Projects keep Ranges ticking Mary-Anne Thomas, Macedon MP I’m so glad that I was invited to submit a column to the Star Weekly. It’s a fantastic opportunity to be able to update everyone in the Macedon Ranges on the progress of some important projects in our region. A few weeks ago, the first sod was turned on stage two of the New Gisborne Primary School’s $3.1 million upgrade. The upgrade will see two new music pods for instrumental music, choir and an additional meeting space, the redevelopment of landscaping on Station Road and Ferrier Road, new seating and waiting areas, the conversion of lights around the school to LED, and the modernisation of storm water drainage around the school. These are going to be some amazing changes, and they follow the brand new astra-turf oval that was installed during summer! Just down the road, you will have noticed the roadworks happening at the Station Road and Saunders Road intersection. There will be some significant traffic management changes as we move to a more intensive phase of construction. Right turns from Saunders Road to Station Road will not be permitted for up to five months, so I want to recommend allowing a little more travel time, especially during peak times. Thank you for your patience while we upgrade this dangerous intersection to make it safer for all road users. The Gisborne Botanic Gardens is such a beautiful spot, whether it be for a picnic with family or a quiet afternoon stroll. The good

news is, it’s about to get even better. As part of the Growing Victoria’s Botanic Gardens program, the Gisborne Botanic Gardens will receive $130,000 to deliver several improvements to expand the garden’s living plant collection and the installation of an automatic recycled irrigation system. In other areas of the Macedon Ranges, there’s been grants awarded to some very-deserving community organisations. Some of our public meeting places and their brilliant committee of management groups have been successful in the first round of the Solar on Public Buildings Program. Lancefield Park Recreation Reserve, Lancefield Mechanics Institute and Riddells Creek Mechanics Institute are part of the 228 volunteer committees that have been supported through round one of the $9.2 million initiative, which will importantly contribute to our state achieving a Victorian renewable energy target of 40 per cent by 2025 and 50 per cent by 2030. And at Kyneton Community House, they have received a $60,560 grant under the Community Food Relief Fund grants program. The Food for Good program helps Kyneton families who need that little bit of extra help. Claire Rawlinson, the director of Kyneton Community House, said 2020 really highlighted demand for this service, with more than 100 meals a week being prepared. Kyneton Community House hopes to increase Food for Good Kyneton’s capacity substantially with a new refrigerated van to enable more meals and more deliveries to the people who need it most.

Macedon MP Mary-Anne Thomas. (Supplied)

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

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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.

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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.

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.”

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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

Story time

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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Computer course 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

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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.” 15 SUNBURY & MACEDON RANGES STAR WEEKLY Tuesday, 9 March, 2021

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PUZZLES SUDOKU

No. 019

To solve a Sudoku puzzle, every number from 1 to 9 must appear in: each of the nine vertical columns, each of the nine horizontal rows and each of the nine 3 x 3 boxes. Remember, no number can occur more than once in any row, column or box.

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Mixture (8) Seasonings (6) Dwelling (5) Thousands of years (9) Cover; protection (7) Researcher (7) Scatters lightly (9) Rough edge (4) Hats (4) Luggage items (9) Instructs; improves (7) Warship (7) Brightness; reflectiveness (9) 28 Accept; tolerate (5) 29 Sweet (6) 30 Laziness; inactivity (8) Lessons (7) Large deer (5)

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Implication (8) Integer (7) Skinned (6) Persists (9) Spread (7) Timepieces (6) Fixing (9) Flightless bird (3) Correct; on target (8) Dairy products (7) Network (6) Engraved; cut (7) Monitors (7) Greasier (6) Contemptuous (5)

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Today’s Aim: 18 words: Good 27 words: Very good

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JUNTA LEDGE LOATH LODGE LOGIC LOUSE LYRES NEARS OCEAN ORGAN OUTER OVERT PESTS PLEAS PURER RACES RAIDS RESTS SENSE SHEAR

SOLES STAGS STEMS STOLE STUFF TACIT TEENS TIARA WEEPS 6 LETTERS GOSSIP LOGGER RENAME SHRIMP

7 LETTERS ANAEMIA ARRANGE CONSIST MEASURE ONESELF REALIST 8 LETTERS CREATURE ECSTATIC MATTRESS SHOELACE

euro, gesture, gout, GROTESQUE, grouse, grout, guest, gust, gusto, oust, ouster, outer, outre, queer, quest, quote, request, reuse, rogue, rouge, rouse, roust, rout, route, ruse, rust, segue, sour, suet, sure, surge, toque, torque, tour, true, urge, user

No. 019 Insert the missing letters to make 10 words – five reading across the grid and five reading down.

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6. How many players are there on a lacrosse team? 7. Who will Leicester City play in a 2020–21 FA Cup quarter-final? 8. Who will coach the NRL’s New Zealand Warriors in 2021? 9. Which AFL commentator announced his retirement from calling the sport on the eve of the 2021 season? 10. In what Olympic event has New Zealand won their biggest tally of gold medals?

11. The Australian national netball team is known by what nickname? 12. Which Sydney-born former Socceroo is the current head coach of English Football League Two club Oldham Athletic? 13. What year did Pauline Menczer win the women's world surfing championship? 14. How many teams are competing in the 2021 AFL Women's season? 15. What sport was featured in the 2002 Australian film Crackerjack? 16. Which current NBL head coach will also be the head coach of the Australian men's national basketball team for the upcoming Olympics? 17. What year was the inaugural NRL season of the Gold Coast Titans? 18. Which country won the 2017 Women's Rugby World Cup?

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29. In 2017, which Australian bowler took match figures of 12/70 against India in a Test match?

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Hyundai Palisade is the largest SUV imported to Australia by the South Korean auto maker. It’s aimed at those wanting a large vehicle to carry people so leans in the direction of comfort and ease of driving rather than full-on off-road work. Interestingly, it has a near-twin brother in the latest model Kia Sorento that was introduced in 2020. Two models are offered, the first simply called Palisade, the other is Highlander.

MODEL RANGE Hyundai Palisade 3.8 GDI 2WD: $60,000 Hyundai Palisade 2.2 CRDI AWD: $64,000 Hyundai Palisade Highlander 3.8 GDI 2WD: $71,000 Hyundai Palisade Highlander 2.2 CRDI AWD: $75,000

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

Styling The large grille treatment works well and Palisade looks longer than it really is thanks to the large windows that stretch all the way to the rear. The shape of the C-pillar gives it a sort-of sleek look when viewed side on. The slight downward slope of the roof adds to the effect. The tail is squared off, with lights that have a purposeful appearance. The word PALISADE is spread loud and proud in capital letters across the rear. When you realise that it was initially designed very much with the American market in mind you will understand this. Guards have a purposeful look that appealed to those to whom we showed the Palisade during our week’s road test.

Engines / transmissions Interestingly, both petrol and diesel engines are offered. A four-cylinder turbo-diesel with a capacity of 2.2 litres drives all four wheels. It puts out 147 kW, and 440 Nm with a big spread from 1750 to 2750 revs. This range is where the great majority of drivers will be driving virtually all the time. The petrol is a 3.8-litre V6 with 217 kW of power, and 355 Nm of torque at a very high 5200 revs. It drives through the front wheels. We haven’t had a chance to road test a petrol but will hopefully get into one soon and report back to you with your feelings on the torque band.

Safety Interior The cabin carries on with the spacious look created by the exterior. This is an eight-seater with a two:three:three arrangement. There’s also a seven-seat version with twin bucket seats in the centre row. This is likely to make it popular with upmarket limousine companies as their customers like individual seats (with three plebs squeezed into the rear!). The fit and fitment of the interior is to a high standard. These days you won’t even find upmarket European vehicles with fitment that’s better than Hyundai’s.

Infotainment The large central touchscreen gives easy access to Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. There is a plethora of ways of connecting as Both Palisade models have seven USB ports and four 12V sockets.

Palisade has yet to be ANCAP tested. Crash avoidance features are lane-keeping assistance, rear cross-traffic alert and blind zone warning with intervention. All have IsoFix child seat positions.

Driving The driver’s seat is comfortable and we had no problem getting it adjusted to our needs. The second-row seats slide forward by up Not exactly sleek but Palisade is a rather attractive vehicle for its class. (Pictures: Supplied) to 220mm for easier access to the third row. Both rear rows in eight-seat versions have a filling may be required. Test this for yourself if pretty good figures. Visibility all around is good thanks to the 60:40 split to let you juggle passenger/cargo you feel you might be parking in areas where large window area and good side mirrors. space. The seven-seater isn’t as versatile but the this is a problem. compromises are understandable. During our testing on hilly country roads The steering is well weighted, responds the fuel consumption sat in the eight to ten Summing up within a few degrees of movement and gives litres per hundred kilometres range. Flat easy An impressive vehicle in that it’s almost good feedback. running saw this down to as little as six to sedan-like in some ways and has plenty of The turning circle is good for a car of this seven litres. Around town, and in the suburbs, standard equipment. It’s not quite as easy to size, but in tight carparks some backing and it was about nine to eleven litres. These are drive as a car but comes pretty close. 21 SUNBURY & MACEDON RANGES 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

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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

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