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Support falls short The latest COVID-19 lockdown has taken a toll on traders across Melton and Moorabool. While hospitality venues and retailers do their best to adapt to the fast-changing lockdown rules, they say government assistance falls short of the mounting costs of perished produce and a plunge in trade. Baby Black Espresso Bar in Bacchus Marsh swung into take-away mode to eke out some earnings during the latest snap lockdown. Owner Matt Bellman said he appreciated the state government has difficult decisions to make, but said the support falls far short of the impact on small businesses. “I think the right people are making the right decisions and it’s based on science,” he said. “Any help is always welcome, but it is far from making up for the losses.” Mr Bellman said the local community has been a great support, but even with a loyal following “you have to sell a lot of $4 coffees” to help stem the losses. “Whatever we’re allowed to do we do … We’ve got 28 staff so we try and keep going as much as we can for them.” Mr Bellman welcomed Friday’s easing of restrictions for regional Victoria, which includes Bacchus Marsh, but lamented the dramatic drop in trade from customers from Melton and greater Melbourne.

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Lockdown waiting game By Benjamin Millar Melton and Moorabool will remain split for the foreseeable future as Victoria nervously awaits an announcement on whether the COVID-19 lockdown is eased this week. Health Minister Martin Foley, chief health officer Brett Sutton and COVID-19 response commander Jeroen Weimar used a press conference on Monday to signal their caution against easing restrictions too quickly and risking a dramatic increase in the number of active coronavirus cases in the community.

Mr Weimar said 11 new positive cases took the number in this outbreak to 81, including three people in hospital, with more than 350 public exposure sites. He said there have been more than 550,000 tests since the start of the outbreak two weeks ago, but the next days are critical. Professor Sutton said although people want to know what things will look like in three days’ time, there remain too many variables to be certain. He acknowledged that it had been “supremely challenging” for businesses to survive the

impact of lockdowns, and that remains part of the broader consideration of decision makers. “I don’t want to get to the point we open up and it’s out of control,” he said. Melton residents are nearing two full weeks of lockdown, with the five reasons to leave home still remaining and the radius people are able to travel for exercise and shopping now expanded to 10 kilometres. Year 11 and 12 students have returned to face-to-face learning and more outdoor jobs have been added to the authorised list. Restrictions were eased in Moorabool last

Friday, including a return to school for all students, public gatherings increased to 10 people and restaurants and cafés reopening to a maximum of 50 people. Acting Premier James Merlino said businesses that are open in regional Victoria but closed in Melbourne such as restaurants or beauty are required to check the IDs of everyone they serve. The metro Melbourne lockdown is scheduled to expire at 11.59pm Thursday. ■ More

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Watchdog rules on price probe Australia’s competition watchdog has ruled out investigating Melton fuel retailers for price collusion despite conceding the area has higher fuel prices than surrounding areas. Star Weekly last month reported new RACV research revealing Melton’s petrol prices are consistently among the highest in Victoria. Melton council wrote to the Australian Competition & Consumer Commission (ACCC) in March raising community concerns about fuel often costing more than 20 cents per

litre above prices in neighbouring locations. ACCC infrastructure and transport general manager Matthew Schroder wrote back to the council acknowledging the concern but indicating there was no proof of illegal price-setting. “The ACCC understands the level of community concern about fuel prices, particularly in areas such as Melton, and is paying close attention to pricing and other fuel-related competition and consumer issues,” he stated. “The ACCC is aware that retail fuel prices are

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higher in Melton than in surrounding areas, but is not able to set prices.” Mr Schroder said market forces determine wholesale and retail fuel prices in Australia and that higher fuel prices, while causing concern for motorists, are not illegal unless there is behavior such as collusion in setting prices. “Retail petrol prices being higher in some area or only varying by small amounts is not in itself evidence of illegal anti-competitive conduct,” he wrote. “In most large metropolitian areas, there will be some suburbs that have higher prices than do others.”

ACCC analysis has indicated the presence of independent fuel retailers in an area is an important influence on the level of price competition. Mr Schroder raised the APCO fuel outlet in Bacchus Marsh as a likely factor in that area’s relatively lower prices. “While there are nine retail sites around Melton, the level of competition appears low.” He also recommended Melton motorists fuel up in other parts of Melbourne to “send a strong message to the retailers” that if they have high prices they risk losing business.

VCAT approves motel plans The state’s planning tribunal has given the go-ahead for a motel to open on a troubled Bacchus Marsh site, despite objections from Moorabool council. The council had rejected the proposal to convert the unused office development at 32 Grant Street in Bacchus Marsh into a nine-unit motel on grounds including lack of access to natural air flow, poor internal layout and reliance on an internal stairwell restricting access to people with limited mobility. Originally constructed as an office development, the site was later fitted out for residential occupation without approval. The council acknowledged that the proposed use of the land for a motel was generally consistent with the strategic objectives of the planning scheme, but argued the proposed change of use does not represent “the orderly planning of the area”. Concerns were also raised that the motel could be a “Trojan horse” for longer term dwelling. But the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal last month gave the green light for the use of the site, opposite Bacchus Marsh Hospital, as a nine-unit motel. VCAT member Megan Carew said the unoccupied buildings are “in a state of some disrepair” and the land is currently not being used other than for a temporary café in a shipping container. Ms Carew said that although the amenity issues may make the dwellings unsuitable for long-term use, she was not persuaded that the same level of amenity is required for short term occupants.

Children’s storytime has changed with pandemic books being read during the COVID-19 crisis. Books such as Pandemic by Jackie French and illustrated by Bruce Whatley and Villony Virus comes to town by Janice McKay are being read at sessions hosted by libraries across the west. Hobsons Bay mayor Jonathon Marsden said the council had quickly moved to adapt. “Throughout the pandemic, we have invested in new books to entertain and inform such as [these],” he said. “Our libraries have quickly moved many programs and events online in response to state government restrictions.” Werribee’s Daniela Lim has written a free online children’s book and video explaining the pandemic, Mia the Magpie and Rex the Rabbit fight the coronavirus. “Speaking to friends of mine with kids, I realised that some children have been worried or anxious and parents did not always know what to say,” Lim said. “So, I created a book that would address what kids could do to stay safe without it becoming an overwhelming issue which they feel like they do not have control over.” Seabrook’s Charlie Golding has written a children’s book, When the world went inside: Talking COVID-19 with kids. “The most important thing for me, at the end of the book, is that there is a sense of hope,” she said. “Yes, we’re in isolation now and having to stay at home but it won’t be forever.”

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Make time for mental health By Michaela Meade Mental health advocates headspace are calling for people to look after themselves during metro Melbourne’s extended circuit breaker lockdown. headspace clinical advice and governance manager Rupert Saunders said the effort to contain the COVID-19 virus has had an impact on how young people interact with family and friends, and how they can access work and study.

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- Rupert Saunders “For many young people, lockdown can be challenging – and it is normal to feel sad, angry or scared at this uncertain time,” Mr Saunders said.

“The sheer volume of information about COVID-19 can be overwhelming too.” Mr Saunders said there are many “practical steps” a person can take to look after their mental health during this turbulent period. “Staying connected with the people who are important to them, even if it is over the phone or online,” he said. “Taking a break from the news cycle; this may include switching off social media, the TV and radio for a while. “Making the most of the permitted time for outdoor activity.

“[And] doing things they know help them to feel calm and grounded. “If you are a young person – or a family member or friend of a young person – who needs support during this lockdown, consider connecting with eheadspace.” eheadspace is the organisation’s online and telephone support and counselling service, run by qualified mental health professionals. It is free, confidential and available daily between 9am and 1am. Details: headspace.org.au

Life in lockdown The typically bustling shopping strips of Melton and Bacchus Marsh were virtually deserted last week as the seven-day ‘snap’ lockdown in response to the latest COVID-19 cluster was extended. While restrictions were relaxed in Moorabool on Friday as it is classed as a ‘regional’ area, the impact of a ban on Melbourne visitors was still being felt. Star Weekly photographers Joe Mastroianni and Damjan Janevski captured the eerily quiet street scenes.

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Lockdown strands circus By Benjamin Millar What if the circus came to town but nobody could go? Circus Royale landed in Caroline Springs for a two-week run late last month, setting up the colourful big top at CS Square. Yet just as the curtain was set to raise, the snap COVID-19 lockdown came crashing down on the show.

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Owner and ringmaster Damian Syred said the fourth lockdown within a year is the latest in a string of blows for the touring circus and its cast of performers from around the world. “We are pretty much back at the unknown of last year, we don’t really know what’s going to happen from here,” he said. “We’ve got a lot of international staff that don’t get any of the funding that is available, at this stage we have about 30 staff on-site and we are just waiting for the next updates.” Even if the extended snap lockdown ends later this week, Mr Syred is concerned that caps on audience numbers mean the circus

will remain unviable. “We were only supposed to be here until this weekend, we were due to go to Melton next for two weeks,” he said. “We’ve rescheduled, but there’s just no guarantee whether they are going to allow events to go ahead or what the reopening conditions are.” Mr Syred said the circus needs to attract about 300 people each night just to break even, well above the current cap of 50 people allowed in regional areas where restrictions have been eased more than metro Melbourne. The situation means the circus remains reliant upon being able to remain put in Caroline Springs while still racking up expenses such as the cost of diesel to keep generators running. “Each time it’s harder and harder to come back from,” he said. “It is sad seeing how many businesses haven’t been able to come through, you have to ask yourself how much longer we can keep going?”

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Lockdown fine A 48-year-old Caroline Springs man was one of two people arrested following an anti-lockdown protest in Melbourne’s CBD on Saturday. The man was arrested outside St Paul’s Cathedral after failing to provide his name and address. He has been charged with three counts of resist arrest and two counts of breaching the chief health officer’s directions due to being more than 10 kilometres from home and not wearing a mask. He was bailed to appear at court on October 28.

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Melton’s Andre Peters said the lack of independent competition makes it easier for the major fuel companies to keep prices inflated well above those in neighbouring suburbs. “Sadly there is no competition in Melton as there are no independents,” he said. “Generally we pay at least 20 cents a litre more at times in Melton.” A BP spokesman said petrol prices at the pump can be impacted by a number of different factors.

He said while there are currently about 1400 BP branded sites across Australia, about three quarters are owned by independent business partners who set their own retail pricing. “When it comes to retail fuel pricing, our aim is to be competitive and attract customers to our sites,” he said. “Generally speaking, the price at the pump is impacted by a number of different factors. In particular, international product prices and competition between service stations in a local

area. There are also other factors including exchange rates, taxes and local operating costs.” On Monday, unleaded 91 pump prices at Melton’s BP, Coles Express and 7/11 Mobil were all at 155.9 cents per litre, according to price comparison website Petrol Spy, with Woolworths Caltex at 168.9. Meanwhile Bacchus Marsh BP, Coles Express and 7/11 Mobil prices were 129.9 cents per litre – 26 cents less per litre – and independent outlets were just 119.9 cents per litre.

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Mr McGhie said he has taken the issue up with the Consumer Affairs Minister Melissa Horne and will be contacting federal Gorton MP Brendan O’Connor to discuss this issue soon, as fuel prices are regulated by the federal government. “In the interim I strongly encourage residents to complain to the ACCC [Australian Competition and Consumer Commission]” he said. The ACCC’s latest petrol monitoring report showed that average petrol prices rose in the 2020 September quarter after a record low earlier in the year. Although the ACCC does not set fuel prices, it does monitor retail fuel prices on a daily basis. A spokesperson said it has the power to investigate where it sees issues of concern. “Where we find sufficient evidence we will take action to protect consumers against misleading and anti-competitive conduct by fuel retailers.” Mr McGhie’s promise to take action was widely welcomed on social media, where some residents said they had seen price differences of up to 50 cents per litre between Melton and Watergardens.

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Melton’s petrol prices are coming under greater scrutiny with a local MP vowing to help take action to bring prices in line with neighbouring areas. Melton MP Steve McGhie said the area’s families are being unfairly hit with higher prices than people in neighbouring suburbs, often paying more than 20 cents per litre extra at the pump and spending at least $10 more every time they fill up. “I have had many constituents raise concerns regarding the prices of petrol in Melton being noticeably higher than in other areas,” Mr McGhie said. “I am deeply concerned that families in Melton are paying more than they should be.”

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Melton land sales soar By Benjamin Millar Booming land sales in the Melton area have fuelled a record number of lots purchased across Melbourne and surrounds. RPM Real Estate Group’s first quarter Residential Market Review for 2021 shows robust demand for residential land in growth areas off the back of a surge in consumer confidence, low interest rates and job growth. The western growth corridor areas of Melton, Wyndham, and Bacchus Marsh continued to lead lot sales, recording 3051 in the quarter – more than 40 per cent of the city’s sales and a 20 per cent increase on the previous quarter.

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Sales activity is increasingly being concentrated within the Melton growth area, with its proportion of western growth corridor’s lot sales rising to 64 per cent. RPM director Luke Kelly said the March quarter drove 7465 lot sales across Melbourne and surrounding regions, five per cent above the previous record peak in the 2017 September quarter, including a new record of 2944 in March alone. “A record quarter is a fantastic result for the Victorian property market, just 12 months on from the devastating first impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and the shutdown of real estate across the nation,” Mr Kelly said. “To be in a growth phase now speaks to how well Australia has handled the pandemic and how effective the measures implemented have been in supporting Australians.” RPM’s data shows that the median house

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price in metropolitan Melbourne has crossed the $1 million mark, sitting at $1,004,500 – up 8.8 per cent from the December quarter and 12.1 per cent in 12 months. “There is confidence in the market and a real fear of missing out as prices rise,” Mr Kelly said.

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Sunbury and Cobaw Community Health created a gallery of portraits of the LGBT community. Pictured are project workers Mez and B. (Damjan Janevski) 238522_01

Building rainbow bridges In the Macedon Ranges, a new project is connecting queer people across the generational divide, writes Oliver Lees.

unded by the Australian government’s Regional Arts Fund and facilitated by Sunbury and Cobaw Community Health’s (SCCH) WayOut program, the Rainbow Bridges project provides a forum for young and old members of the LGTIQA+ community to share their experiences. SCCH project worker B usually specialises her work toward people more than 25 years of age, but said the idea to create an intergenerational program came after consulting her colleague, Mez, who typically runs programs for the youth.

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“We felt it was important to bring people together and do something really meaningful,” B said. “There are few organised situations in which older and younger LGBTIQA+ people have the opportunity to come together and build a sense of shared belonging. “We wanted to give people positive role models, so that younger people could learn LGBT history from older people and vice versa.” The project began in 2019 as younger individuals were paired with older counterparts. After being disrupted through 2020 during the coronavirus lockdown, the program resumed and the pairs started to meet again. The project wrapped up with the creation of a photographic exhibition and video clips that highlighted the connections they had made. Mez said the final product did the project justice. “Across the board what was reflected in the film was the respect they had for each other, the reciprocity of it all was really important,” Mez said. “Everyone came together with an understanding and willingness to participate. 8 MELTON & MOORABOOL STAR WEEKLY Tuesday, 8 June, 2021

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“And that was captured really well, I think many were actually surprised about how much they got out of the process and all of the interviews were quite different. “I think ultimately they felt seen.” As an older participant, Drew can attest to the value of the project. “In some ways there were a lot of commonalities,” he said, explaining his experience of getting to know the younger participants. “Obviously some of the cultural change is enormous. “I think that’s absolutely wonderful, the fact that most families accept homosexuality and that was demonstrated with the Yes vote. “But for kids that feel different, there are no obvious role models, so in order to grow up with a sense of belonging you have to find your

queer peers, and that’s the same today as it was for me.” Living in Bendigo in the 1970s, Drew lived with his partner and was open about his sexuality at a time when homosexuality was illegal. He attended St Paul’s Cathedral in the area, but said he decided to leave after feeling unwelcome. “On one occasion, the Vicar pulled me aside and told me I was living in sin,” Drew said. “I thought to myself, this seems to be more of a problem for you than it is for me, and I left.” Decades later, Drew was welcomed back into that exact same church group. In 2019, Drew married his partner, Noel, who is a member of the clergy at St Paul’s Cathedral in Bendigo.

“I’m accepted by that community now,” he said. “It’s quite bizarre, the church that I was estranged from is now something I love and am a part of, but it just shows how much things have changed.” Noel, who was also a participant in the program, said he had a much different experience, as he only came to terms with his sexuality later in life. “Once I realised, I had this terrific feeling of knowing who I am,” he said. “I’m now physically, spiritually and emotionally free, and I know I can fully love myself because I know who I am.” After running for two weeks at the Old Auction House, the photographic exhibit has been shifted to the SCCH office in Kyneton, where it will stay on permanent display. The project was celebrated with a private opening where participants, project workers and friends and families were invited to view the works. Younger participant and Sunbury resident Brittany said it was valuable to hear of the experience of others. “I thought watching the other interviews that it turned out brilliantly,” she said. “How much people [in the past] had to lean on each other and the fact they didn’t have as many safe spaces. “My friends have had quite safe spaces in comparison.” Looking ahead, Mez said this project was just the beginning. We have learnt so much and we definitely want to do more intergenerational things,” she said. “We recognise the importance of creating connections between community members.” The photographs can be viewed at the SCCH office at 1 Caroline Chisholm Drive, Kyneton from 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday. To view the Rainbow Bridges interviews, visit: https://www.sunburycobaw.org.au/ rainbow-bridges/

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By Benjamin Millar Almost 100 new homes will be built to the west of Bacchus Marsh with Moorabool council giving the green light for the latest stages of the Underbank estate subdivision. The proposed development is located south of the Western Freeway, along the unconstructed section of Mortons Road in Pentland Hills between the Werribee River and Korkuperrimul Creek. Developers will subdivide a 12.77 hectare parcel of land into 97 lots over three stages, ranging from 312sqm in the flatter parts of the site up to 833sqm on the steeper slopes. Councillors last month voted to issue a planning permit for the ‘Park View’ stages subject to a range of conditions including delivery of connector streets and connection to both the on-road and off-road pedestrian and bicycle network. An Eastern Grey Kangaroo Management Plan must also be prepared and a Mugga Tree identified as important for habitat must be protected and fenced off. Concerns regarding the original plan’s density and lot sizes and layout were smoothed out over a series of meetings between the developer and council officers. A council report noted that the subdivision proposes diverse lot widths and orientation to increase housing choice in the area. “Each lot has the opportunity to provide canopy tree planting and additional landscaping to enhance its future built form,” it stated. “The negotiations with the developer and applicant were based on achieving better outcomes towards the rural interface and transition from the creek to accord with the intention of the approved Underbank Development Plan.”

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A prison guard working at the Metropolitan Remand Centre during a 2015 riot has won his fight to be considered for compensation due to the serious psychological impact of fearing for his life during the violence. James Shepphard, 48, told the County Court that he sustained a severe long-term mental injury as a consequence of his work as a prison officer during a riot at the centre on June 30, 2015. Various parts of the complex were set alight and there were several altercations between prison rioters and Mr Sheppard. He remained on scene for nearly 24 hours and at times he feared for his life as rioting prisoners threatened to kill officers. In 2017 he was diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder and major depressive disorder. County Court Judge Arushan Pillay last month found that the riot, compounded with other factors, has led to serious long-term impacts on Mr Shepphard’s quality of life. This included feeling anxious in busy locations, stressful nightmares, flashbacks and feelings of worthlessness. Judge Pillay said the need for continuous daily medication and psychological treatment, regular flare-ups of Mr Shepphard’s condition and the need to give up his work as a prison officer all supported the granting of a serious injury certificate, the first step towards seeking compensation. Benjamin Millar

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Council services and facilities: melton.vic.gov.au/COVID19 COVID-19 restrictions: dhhs.vic.gov.au/coronavirus

Cr Kathy Majdlik

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As lockdown continues, I sincerely hope everyone in our community is doing well and managing these temporary changes to the best of their ability. Please remember that if you are facing any difficulties Council can assist. We can help you understand the services available to you, including food relief services, employment services, mental health support, social connection, online activities, and financial advice via our Connector Hub service, so do get in touch. At Council, we’re also continuing to support businesses via our Venture Melton Business Network with mentoring, expert advice, alerts to financial support, and more, and I again urge all local business operators to connect with us and find out more about how we can help. During these restrictions, many Council services and programs will be delivered differently, or will be temporarily paused to ensure the safety of all residents. Importantly, our critical and essential services will continue to operate with additional precautions in place to protect everyone. For updates on Council services and programs, and for help connecting to support services, visit melton.vic.gov.au/covid19 Finally, thank you to those of you who are helping to keep us all safe by adhering to the advice from health authorities. This extended lockdown has no doubt come as a disappointment, but your ongoing efforts will help ensure we can come out of lockdown safely and quickly. You’re welcome to contact me regarding council matters at kathy.majdlik@melton.vic.gov.au or on 0412 584 058.

Access Council services during lockdown In line with the State Government’s Melbourne lockdown, we have made some changes to how we deliver Council services, including bringing some services to you online or over the phone, and temporarily pausing some non-essential programming. All essential services will continue. • The Connector Hub service can help you understand the food relief services, financial advice, mental health counselling, and online activities available • The Civic Centre is closed. We can assist you online or over the phone • Essential aged care services such as meals on wheels will continue. Social support programs,

family services and housing services are operating over the phone and online • Community centres are closed except for delivering essential services

• New parent’s groups are online

• Melton Recycling Facility is closed to the public. Waste collections and hard waste bookings continue

• Imagination Magic is online • All community sporting and aquatic facilities are closed

• Childcare centres and kindergartens remain open

• Outdoor playgrounds and outdoor gym equipment remain open

• Maternal child health service will continue to operate with some online and phone appointments

• Libraries are closed. Click and collect/deliver service and eLibrary are available

• Youth centres are closed For updates on Council services and programs, and for help connecting to support services, visit melton.vic.gov.au/covid19

Get tested

Get vaccinated

If you have any COVID-19 symptoms, have been in contact with someone who is unwell, or have visited an exposure site, get tested. Drive-through testing: Djerriwarrh Health Service, Barries Road, Melton West.

Find out if you’re eligible to receive a COVID-19 vaccination and where your nearest vaccination centre is at coronavirus.vic.gov.au

Coburn Ward with Julie Shannon This lockdown is an unfortunate reminder that we continue to battle the COVID-19 pandemic. My heart goes out to anyone who has been directly impacted by this virus, as well as those who are facing the challenges of lockdown, in particular local businesses who have had to slow or stop operations, and families who are working from home while supporting children in remote learning. It’s been a key priority of mine to investigate how we can make the most of the Melton Weir and I’m pleased to report that my recent

motion to Council was supported. We will establish a committee to help identify future opportunities for new infrastructure along the east side of the weir including paths, picnic areas, lookouts, and landscaping. I also recently met with representatives from the Salvation Army together with Council officers to discuss the issue of homelessness in our city. We’re hoping to see more State and Federal Government funding to provide localised responses that will support vulnerable people in our community.

Finally, I’d like to update you on some key community facilities that have made great progress this year. The MacPherson Park redevelopment is up to Stage Two which will include a fantastic new soccer pavilion. Meanwhile, Cobblebank Stadium is taking shape and is set to open later this year, and the new Melton Central Community Centre has officially opened. Feel free to contact me regarding Coburn Ward or Council related issues on 0499 801 302; email: Julie.shannon@melton.vic.gov.au or like my Facebook page @ julieshannonformelton

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

Mayor Cr Kathy Majdlik

Deputy Mayor Cr Goran Kesic

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Cr Steve Abboushi

Cr Lara Carli

Cr Moira Deeming

Cr Sophie Ramsey

Cr Julie Shannon

Cr Bob Turner

Cr Ashleigh Vandenberg

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Through the lens

Photographer Damjan Janevski captured these photos of the lunar eclipse on May 26, starting about 7pm with the total eclipse about 9.15pm. The photo is a series of five photos of the moon going through the different stages of the eclipse.

My Social Club

School holiday program

An 18+ not-for-profit disability recreation, sports and social sub-branch of “Rainbow Club Point Cook Inc”. Meets every third Friday at local venues. Membership fee is NDIS funded. ■ www.mysocialclub.org.au, email: social@ rainbowclub.org.au or call 0414 384 557 during business hours

Unleash your inner scientist these school holidays at St Aloysius College, STEMies program. Open to boys and girls from grades 4-6. June 28 and 29. ■ www.aloysius.vic.edu.au

Art show The Woodend Art Group art show promises an exciting exhibition of paintings, sculpture, woodwork, textiles and much more on the Queen’s Birthday long weekend, June 12-14. 10-4pm daily. Entry by gold coin donation. ■ http://www.woodendartgroup.org.au

Museum UNDONE A new immersive project with the Kyneton Museum collection engages with history and its gaps as part performance, part exhibition. Audiences are free to roam the 90 minute performance at 7pm Fridays and Saturdays, and from 5pm Sundays across June 2021 at Metanoia Theatre, 270 Sydney Road. Tickets are $25 per adult, $15 for concession/seniors, and $10 for children. ■ https://metanoiatheatre.com/event/ museum-undone/

Altona North combined probus Stage show The magic of Roald Dahl will be brought to life on stage with the St Aloysius College performance of Matilda Jr. Performances on July 22, 23 and 24 at St Aloysius College Hall, 31 Curran Street, North Melbourne. Tickets on sale now.

Have you seen the program for this year’s Williamstown Literature Festival yet? There’s something for everybody from June 18-20. Hear from renowned authors such as Cassandra Pybus, Sofie Laguna and Nardi Simpson, or learn how to get your masterpiece published in a special Fremantle Press workshop. ■ https://www.willylitfest.org.au/home/ festivalintro/program/

Newport Folk Festival The Newport Folk Festival is on June 25-27. Plenty of opportunities for all musical instruments, interests, tastes and for children to participate, and a mouth-watering performance program covering many musical genres. ■ https://newportfolkfestival.org.au

The Altona North combined probus club meets on the fourth Wednesday of each month at Altona Sports Club. Includes a speaker, organised trips and outings, and a friendly atmosphere. ■ Lesley, 9369 1785

Dutch language classes Victorian School of Languages has opened enrolment for Dutch language classes for children prep-10 in Altona North. With enough interest, classes will start from term three. ■ www.vsl.vic.edu.au

Sewing group The Sunbury Neighborhood House Social Sewing Group meets on the first Saturday of each month to chat, share ideas and sew. Beginners through experienced welcome. Sunbury Neighbourhood House, 531 Elizabeth Drive, Sunbury 12.30-3.30pm. The Willin Wimmin choir meets Wednesdays during school terms at Church of Christ hall, corner John Street and Douglas Parade, Williamstown, from 7.30-9.30pm. There are no auditions and you don’t need to be able to read music. ■ willin.wimmin@gmail.com

Melton South Knit & Natter All welcome to join this social crafting group, running at the Melton South Community Centre each Monday from 10am-noon. Bring along any knitting or crochet projects and work on them while sharing tips, learning skills and catching up over a cuppa. ■ 9747 8576

Deer Park probus The Deer Park Combined Probus Club

from 7-10pm at Arnolds Creek Community Centre. ■ Rosemary, 0407 894 817

Conversation class Is English your second language and wishing to improve your conversation skills? The Altona Conservation Class can help. The group meets Mondays during the school term, 1-3pm. Sessions are free ■ Joe Pellone, 0431 915 970, or Jill MacKenzie, 0439 994 705

Conservation volunteers Zonta club meets

Women’s choir Willy Lit Fest

meets on the second Wednesday of each month at The Deer Park Club, 780 Ballarat Road, from 10am. New members and visitors welcome. ■ Don, 0409 191 580

The Zonta Club of Melton meets on the first Monday of each month at Melton Country Club, Reserve Road, Melton. ■ Suzanne, 0417 512 420

Garden club The Sunbury Garden Club meets on the first Tuesday of every month. There is a guest speaker at each meeting, which starts at 7.30pm at the Sunbury Football Club. ■ Cheryl, 9744 1663

Diabetes support Westgate Diabetes Support Group meets at 10am on the first Tuesday of the month at Altona Bowling Club, 113 Civic Parade, Altona. ■ Elaine, 0415 030 996

AL-ANON meets AL-ANON provides support for families and loved ones living with alcoholics and problem drinkers. The group meets Mondays at St Thomas Anglican Church foyer, 117 Synnot Street, Werribee, from 7.30pm, and on Tuesdays at the St Mary’s Tennis Club rooms, 204 Grimshaw Street, Greensborough. ■ 0412 432 760

Playing cards, making friends If you enjoy playing cards, meeting new friends, and keeping mentally fit, attend social bridge every Friday morning at the Melton library from 10am-noon. Beginners to experienced players are welcome. Melton Bridge Club also meets on Tuesday nights

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

Senior citizens club Senior citizens are welcome to visit the Sunbury Senior Citizens’ Club on Mondays, from noon-3pm at 8 O’Shannassy Street. Play indoor games and have your health checked by the council. If you’re over 55 years of age and would like to meet new people, come along. ■ Don, 9744 3507

Friendship Group Altona Day View Club (Voice Interest Education of Women) meets on the third Wednesday of each month at Altona RSL from 11am. ■ Janet, 0412 010 176 or 9394 6522

Rotary club Join the Point Gellibrand Rotary Club every second Tuesday of each month at the Royal Victorian Motor Yacht Club, Nelson Place, from 6.30pm for a 7pm start. ■ Pam, rotarypointgellibrand@gmail.com or 0418 347 691

Singing group Join the Melton South Community Singers at the Melton South Community Centre on the first and third Tuesday of each month. ■ Sue, 0400 082 413 11 MELTON & MOORABOOL STAR WEEKLY Tuesday, 8 June, 2021

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Plan ahead and be road safe this long weekend Operation Regal 2021 is a statewide Road Policing Operation during the Queen’s Birthday long weekend period. It aims to increase driver awareness and journey planning, while reducing road trauma during this high risk time on our roads. This four-day road policing enforcement campaign will run from Friday, June 11 to Monday, June 14, 2021. Road Policing Advisor Sergeant Marty Wallace from Westgate Highway Patrol advises that the operation will be conducted throughout all operational police regions and police service areas, using all available personnel from local road policing units, general duties and other regional resources. Police will be targeting the main causes of lives lost and serious injuries in crashes: • Excessive speed • Driver distraction • Restraint and seat belt non-compliance • Fatigue • Impaired driving (alcohol and/or drug) Fatigue is one of the major cause of the loss of life on Victorian roads. Drivers are requested to plan their trip, be patient and ensure they take at least a 15-minute break at least every two hours – simply don’t drive if tired. Sergeant Wallace says that road trauma isn’t just about the lives that are lost. “It’s about the enormous impact on the community, from the family members, to the emergency services workers who have to deal with these tragedies on a daily basis, to the police who have to deliver the devastating news to loved ones,” he says. “The entire community has a responsibility and a role to play in reducing road trauma.” RoadSafe Westgate Community Road Safety Council chairman Jim Giddings notes it has been demonstrated time after time that speed

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is a contributing factor in most road crashes. “Therefore stay within the speed limit and drive to suit the conditions you face. Speeding affects both the risk of a crash happening and the severity of injuries sustained.

“And put your phone away where you can’t be tempted to use it – for example, in the glove box or in the boot to avoid being distracted.” Mr Giddings adds that the work of his group,

along with initiatives such as Operation Regal, will hopefully reduce the number of serious road crashes on our roads. He asks the community to report speeding drivers to Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

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Out and about Penguins are popping up all over Altona beach during lockdown. The penguin sand sculptures are the creation of Melbourne Minor’s Kel Devoil. “I’ve been making these with my kids on our daily walk at Altona beach to cheer up people who see them,” she said. “Lockdown was getting us down and we thought it would be a fun way to lift all our spirits. We plan on making them all through lockdown.” Community members have since been adding their own sand sculptures along the beach.

Left: Wyndham sisters Aakruthi, seven, and Khyathi, 12, are enjoying some special sibling bonding time during lockdown. (Supplied)

Right: Cats Lulu Blu and Franny get some rest. Below: Lulu Blu after a long day. (Pictures:: Supplied/Michelle)

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Keep a lid on the flu Now’s the time most of us get our annual flu shot. But there are far fewer confirmed cases of influenza in Australia than in previous flu seasons. It’s one of the few silver linings of the COVID-19 pandemic. Border closures, social distancing and improved public hygiene have not only helped us to control coronavirus, but have kept the lid on flu. So should we bother to get our flu jab? Absolutely. Less flu in the community does not reduce your chance of becoming ill if you do contract the virus, which is highly contagious and still has time to take hold this year. Catching the flu can spell weeks off work, time away from family and friends, and even life-threatening complications such as pneumonia. In a normal year, thousands of Australians are hospitalised and hundreds die from flu or flu complications. The elderly are particularly susceptible to serious illness, as are pregnant women, and those with weakened immunity. These are also the groups strongly advised to get the annual flu shot – although the vaccine is recommended for everyone over the age of six months. Flu is imported to Australia each year, and each year a ‘seasonal’ flu vaccine is developed to combat the most commonly circulating strains. This is why you need a flu shot every year. Flu generally takes hold around April to May, and peaks from June to September. As the vaccine is most effective in the first three to four months, now is the time to get one. Border closures have likely contributed to the decline in flu. Yet our borders will eventually reopen, and flu will increase. But we can, and should, learn from our COVID-19 experience – by maintaining good hygiene practices, getting

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our flu shots, and staying home if unwell. Of course, if you notice signs of cold or flu, your first step is to get a COVID-19 test and self-isolate until you get your results. Remember, too, that a flu shot will not protect you from COVID-19 – nor will a

COVID-19 vaccine protect you from flu. But it will reduce your risk of getting dangerously ill by contracting both COVID-19 and flu simultaneously. You need to wait 14 days between having your flu shot and getting a COVID-19 vaccination.

Otherwise, if you’re feeling well, roll up your sleeve, to keep everyone safe. Flu shots are readily available from GPs and pharmacists, and at some community sessions. You never forget the flu – so please, don’t forget your flu shot.

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Retrenched workers at Melton’s $5 million CSR-Humes concrete plant seriously disrupted work on the MCG’s Southern Stand when they formed a three day picket last week.

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The Victorian Civil and Administrativ The director of nursing e The allegations at Djerriwarrh Health Tribunal last week returned a Service during a included inadequ ruling disqualified Ms cluster of perinat ate formal reviews Meek from applyin that education and training al deaths registra at Bacchus Marsh of overall clinica l practic for nursing and g for midwifery tion for a period of Hospital has been perinatal deaths as e and staff and that 10 years. banned from working as they occurred. The ruling been aware of deficien Ms Meek should have a nurse or midwif Ms Meek ceased workin e for a of former follows last year’s disqualification decade. cies in midwifery skills. g at DjHS in 2015 maternity “She failed and surrendered The Nursing and her Little for a 10-year services manager Mary the deficien to take adequate steps to ensure Midwif and midwife in 2016. registration as a nurse cies period ery were identified and Board of during for her failures Austra lia sought a remedied,” the same period. 10-year ban for Julia the tribunal found. Djerriwarrh Health Meek in the wake of reports Services chief executi A 2015 review by identify ing “catastr Presiding VCAT membe professor Euan Wallac ve ophic” identified failings behind a r Wendy Boddison Belinda Scott said while she was e and series of “avoidable” “catastrophic and unable to comment deaths systemic and other adverse unprecedented Hallymembers Pamela Barry and Bernad patient outcomes ette Djerriwarrh on individual practitioners, also found Ms Meek at DjHS obstetric governance failings” with the from 2013 to 2015. has implemented failed to ensure shift by shift presenc services at DjHS during e of a midwife compet the change” across the health service “profound External reviews identifi the period. Ms Meek, 63, faced in foetal surveil ent since 2015. ed that the perinatal “It has robust clinica allegations in the tribuna lance monitoring mortality rate was that she had failed l govern l in birthin ance significantly higher the process g suite. systematic trainin to take adequate the state average and than deliver effectiv g, continued profess es, The tribuna much higher than e systems and process steps to ional be expected for a low would in her role es at DjHS for ensurin l found there was no clear criteria development and strong leaders as director of nursing risk unit. hip that ensures Djerriwarrh g only maternity , which she had the cases suitable held since 2005. is a safe, level of the capacit y of DjHS were accepte to fully-functioning health service secure and There was also found to be inadeq d. of Bacchus Marsh, Melton for the people and Caroline uate Springs,” she said.

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No. 032

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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Solid geometric figure (5) Thwart (9) Energy (11) Ovum (3) Presented for the first time (10) Free from danger (4) Looked at (8) Modern (6) Strand (6) Drink (8) Conceal (4) Perks (10) Nothing (3) Coiffeur (11) Jocks, etc. (9) Flanks (5)

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9-LETTER WORD Using the nine letters in the grid, how many words of four letters or more can you list? The centre letter must be included and each letter may only be used once. No colloquial or foreign words. No capitalised nouns, apostrophes or plural words ending in “s”.

Today’s Aim: 23 words: Good 34 words: Very good 46 words: Excellent

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bound, bout, bruin, bruit, brunt, brut, bunt, burg, burin, burn, burnt, burton, doubt, doubting, dour, drub, drug, dung, during, gourd, gout, ground, grout, grub, grunt, OBTRUDING, outbid, outing, rotund, round, rout, routing, ruin, ruing, rung, runt, tour, touring, tubing, turbid, turbo, turgid, turn, undo, unit, unto

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Bold and the beautiful By Ewan Kennedy, Marque Motoring AT A GLANCE

The first thing anyone commented about when they saw this week’s road test SUV – the Genesis GV80 – was its size: “It’s big isn’t it?”. Though it’s almost five metres long and two metres wide, which is large but not exceptionally so, it’s shaped to look bigger than it really is. Bigger is better is often a sales incentive in the SUV field.

MODEL RANGE GV80 2.5T RWD: $90,600 GV80 2.5T AWD: $95,600 GV80 3.0D AWD: $103,600 GV80 3.5T AWD: $108,600

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

Styling Bold is the first word that comes to mind. The front is totally dominated by a huge grille with headlight housings that seem to be a couple of sizes wider than they need to be. Funnily the lights aren’t all that large, it’s just the housings that make them look that way. The rear lights follow the style of the fronts and the tail has a bold centre section. The roof slopes sleekly to the rear and the side windows sweep upwards to give a streamlined look.

Interior Inside the bold look continues, but it has a good combination of upmarket class at the same time. Our test Genesis had a luxury package that includes quilted Nappa leather. It had suede on the pillars and dash as well as timber trim on the centre console. There’s space for three adults in the centre row seat, though it’s shaped for two individual seats, with the one in the middle being for occasional use only. The two outer rear seats can be adjusted electrically in the manner that we normally only associate with front seats. Given the size of the vehicle there’s less legroom than you would expect. The front seats are fine but if they’re set back for a tall driver there is barely enough kneeroom for those in the second row. Getting into the third row of seats isn’t easy because of the height of the vehicle off the ground. Again, there’s not as much legroom as we would like. There appears to be too much emphasis on boot space, which is positively cavernous, resulting in the aforementioned missing legroom. Perhaps it’s the sweeping style at the rear that has the third-row seats rather limited for headroom.

Infotainment The very wide infotainment and navigation screen is excellent and simple to see at a glance. Apple Car Play or Android Auto can be easily accessed. Sound comes from 21 Lexicon speakers and Quantum Logic surround sound technology. It is supported by a 14-channel high output external amplifier.

Engines / transmissions Our test vehicle was powered by a 3.5-litre twin-turbo V6 engine with 279 kW, and 530 Nm of torque the latter with a very wide spread from 1300 to 4500 rpm. So, the torque is in the rev range that’s being used virtually all the time in normal driving.

Safety When the driver uses the indicators to signal a change direction the speedometer or tacho shows a picture taken by an outside camera of what’s beside and behind the Genesis at that time. We found ourselves still using the door mirrors, but with more time in the driver’s seat we might come to rely only on the pictures and keep our eyes on the road ahead. There’s not only advanced collision avoidance if other drivers make a mistake, but also a feature that stops you making a driving error. Try to change lanes into another vehicle and it prevents you from doing so by using the brakes or not replying to your steering. Obviously, you can still get into trouble, but the big Genesis does its best to save you. It almost goes without saying that the GV80 has been awarded a five-star ANCAP safety rating.

Bold shape of the upmarket Genesis GV80 is a real selling point. (Pictures: Supplied)

Driving Response from the twin-turbo petrol V6 was very quick, proving that its design is a cracker. It looks as though the days of the second or two of hesitation before turbo units really get going are virtually no more. At least with the Genesis unit, we wonder how long before other engineers get theirs up and running? Comfort is very good as the car’s Road

Preview Electronic Control Suspension has a forward camera that looks at the road ahead for potholes or bumps. It then quickly adjusts the suspension damping according to what it sees. This further adds to the feeling of being isolated from the outside world. Handling is pretty good for a vehicle of this size and mass though obviously it’s not aimed at the driver who wants to toss it at bends. You

can choose to use a Sport setting but if you feel that way inclined, but we wonder how many owners would do this.

Summing up Genesis GV80 is a large SUV positively stacked with many features and is sold for tens of thousands of dollars less than European SUVs in this class. 21 MELTON & MOORABOOL STAR WEEKLY Tuesday, 8 June, 2021

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New sweetheart of the track By Shaun Campbell A French-bred trotter has announced herself as a potential future star with a beauty of a win at Tabcorp Park Melton on Saturday night. Hopeful Beauty, the product of French stallion Brillantissime and French mare Beauty Life, overcame a back-row draw to win the Aldebaran Park Sweetheart Trot Final in impressive fashion. After settling towards the rear, driver Jason Lee took advantage of a slow pace up front to whiz the mare around to the lead with a lap to go before careering away to win by 15 metres in a 2:00.6 mile rate. She has now won three of her last five starts and Lee told Trots Vision after the race her stable expected more to come. “[Trainer] Anton [Golino] has always had the opinion that she’ll keep getting better,” Lee said. “[He] just had to teach her to be a racehorse and she’s starting to put it all together.” Lee said he needed a “bit of luck” for the mid-race move to pay off. “I was sort of half-happy where we were, knowing that we would probably be able to follow Josh [Duggan on La Serana] into the race,” he said. “[But] the speed had sort of slackened out of it a little bit; I just thought we’d take off and chance our arm – it came off and we looked good, if it hadn’t we would have looked bad.” Lee said the win showed Hopeful Beauty had more than one string to her bow. “I have sort of always had a soft spot for her in that I think she is really fast and eventually she will be able to get off the gate pretty good too,” he said. “The other thing is I think she is pretty tough, which she’s shown tonight. I think as she gets down in grade it’s not going to worry

Sirletic overcame a talented field to win the TAB Long May We Play Pace. (Stuart McCormick)

her whether she has to come with one run or have to do a little bit of work, and I think that’s her best attribute.” Hopeful Beauty’s commanding win wasn’t the only trotting highlight from Saturday night – Norquay returned to the winners’ list in the Hyland Racing Colours Trot, as did Royal Charlotte in the Dynamic Print Group Trot. And star Sparkling Success added yet another Group 3 win to his impressive resume in the Niota Bloodstock I Didnt Do It Trotters Free

For All. The pacers didn’t disappoint either, with Torrid Saint’s win in the Allied Express Pace a big talking point after the five-year-old paced roughly at the line. But HRV chairman of stewards Brett Day told Trots Vision it didn’t cost the five-year-old the race because he maintained his gait to the line. And Sirletic overcame a talented field to win the TAB Long May We Play Pace in a sizzling 1:52.3 mile rate for Josh and David Aiken.

Josh said the seven-year-old, a consistent top-level placegetter, had to be driven as a sit-sprinter but possessed the “electric speed” needed to win a Group 1 race with the right run. “He is going to be the sort of horse that, with that turn of foot, he’ll run into the money most weeks,” he said. “Obviously driven that way he is going to have some bad luck at times, but when he gets the split he shows how deadly he is.”

SPORTS QUIZ 1. In what year was the first Melbourne Cup run? 2. In what year did Snowboarding make its Winter Olympics debut? 3. What country was Marnus Labuschagne born in? 4. Of Floyd Mayweather Jr’s 50 wins as a boxer, how many of those were achieved by knockout? 5. What European country currently has 98 active players in the National Hockey League?

7. Who finished runner-up to Germany in the 2014 FIFA World Cup? 8. How many teams are there in England’s County Cricket competition? 9. Which American gymnast pulled off a Yurchenko double pike vault, something never achieved before, in May 2021? 10. Geelong has a team in the Australian Baseball League entirely made up of players from which country? 11. In what year did Tiger Woods win his first major tournament?

6. Geva Mentor is the captain of which Super Netball team?

12. Who is the captain of the Western Bulldogs?

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13. After Cameron Smith, who has played the second most career NRL games? 14. What is the only country to have medalled in every Olympics baseball tournament? 15. In NFL Football, how many yards does a major penalty cost a team? 16. Redzel won the first two editions of which Australian horse race? 17. In what New Zealand city will a Supercars Championship event be held in 2021? 18. In what year did the first season of the National Basketball League take place? 19. What is the record for the most red cards awarded in a single soccer match? 20. After the United States and Australia, which country has the next largest amount of Olympic swimming medals?’

21. Teams including West Coast Fever, Melbourne Vixens and Collingwood Magpies compete in which sports league? 22. By what name was NBL team Melbourne United known by until May 2014? 23. Australian professionals Minjee Lee and Hannah Green are both ranked in the top twenty of which sports’s world rankings? 24. Who was awarded the 2011 Dally M Player of the Year? 25. Which team holds the record for most W-League Grand Final wins, with four?

26. Nick Hockley was recently appointed as full-time CEO of which sporting organisation? 27. Jamie Whincup holds the record for most Supercars championship titles with how many? 28. Which team was defeated by Burleigh Bears 88-0 in a recent Rugby League Gold Coast A grade match? 29. Pioneer Park Racecourse is located in which Australian state or territory? 30. The Vegas Golden Knights are a professional team in which sport?

Tiger Woods 1. 1861 2. 1998 3. South Africa 4. 27 5. Sweden 6. Collingwood Magpies 7. Argentina 8. 18 9. Simone Biles 10. South Korea 11. 1997 12. Marcus Bontempelli 13. Cooper Cronk 14. Cuba 15. 15 yards 16. The Everest 17. Auckland 18. 1979 19. 36 20. East Germany 21. Super Netball 22. Melbourne Tigers 23. Golf 24. Billy Slater 25. Melbourne City 26. Cricket Australia 27. Seven 28. Southport Tigers 29. Northern Territory 30. Ice Hockey

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SPORT Lakers set to fire up for second half of season Caroline Springs is set to regain a few of its stars following the COVID-19 lockdown break in Western Region Football League division 1. The Lakers have lost their past three games, but pushed one of the pacesetters, Altona, in their most recent outing. Lakers football manager Marc Raak said while it was obviously disappointing not to be playing football at the moment due to restrictions, there was a silver lining out of having to sit on the sidelines. “The one positive out of it is that some of those injured players will return,” he said. “Will Young is our centre half-forward and has been out with an injury. He’s just started training again. “Brian Lake had a three centimetre tear in his calf. He has been training for a good two weeks by himself. There’s lots of players who have had one or two-week soft tissue injuries. The rest will be good for them.”

Raak said they had set individual player programs while they were locked down, with regular Zoom chats between the group. He said they had been focused on keeping the mood positive. The Lakers currently sit in sixth spot with a 3-4 record. Raak said they had started to play good football. “Hopefully we’ll be back playing some games soon,” he said. “We had those losses, but against Altona, a top two club, we only lost by five points and were moving forward. “We were starting to hit some form. “We didn’t have Lake or Young and Jy Lambley, our leading goalkicker. There will be pressure on for spots after the break. It’s a great position to be in.” Raak said they need to bank some wins in the back half of the season as they aim for fifth spot and their first finals appearance in the top

grade. During the first week of lockdown the Western Region Football League said that any games missed due to the pandemic would be cancelled not postponed, meaning a shortened season. Meanwhile, Lakers young gun Cody Raak was left slightly disappointed after not being picked up in the AFL mid-season draft. Cody has starred with the Lakers, Footscray VFL and the Western Jets this season. Marc Raak said Cody was remaining positive having known it was a long shot to be selected, with only limited picks. “He knows what he has to do and he has to keep working hard,” he said. “He got named in the Vic Metro squad which is a real positive for him. He’s hoping to be drafted at the end of the season.”

Footy season on hold By Benjamin Millar The fate of the 2021 Ballarat Football League season remains up in the air while league officials grapple with the impact of the latest COVID-19 lockdown. Round seven and eight matches scheduled for the past fortnight were abandoned and play has also been ruled out for the coming Queen’s Birthday long weekend. The next scheduled matches are the round nine games pencilled in for June 19. No points or percentage will be awarded to any team for the abandoned rounds and points previously allocated for a bye are being removed. Missed matches are unlikely to be rescheduled.

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Brian Lake. (Damjan Janevski)

Community rallies around injured player Family and friends are rallying to support Melton footballer Dyson Stevens as he begins a long road to recovery from a serious neck injury. Stevens received the injury during the first quarter of the Bloods’ Ballarat Football League clash against Darley on May 8, with the game stopping for close to an hour while he was treated by paramedics on the ground. He was taken to Royal Melbourne Hospital and placed in an induced coma after damaging his C4 vertebrae and shattering his C5 bone, causing severe damage to his spinal cord. Stevens emerged from the coma and spent a week in the intensive care unit of the Austin Hospital followed by a fortnight in recovery in the spinal ward. His younger sister Ebony Stevens said he was moved to The Royal Talbot Rehabilitation Centre on June 1, where he will spend significant time relearning, training and preparing his body for his life outside of hospital. “Unfortunately, during this difficult time, COVID-19 has also removed any visitors to see him,” she said. Ms Stevens has organised an online fundraiser to raise funds to try and pay for all things her brother requires to adapt to his new lifestyle when he finally arrives home. “We want to give him everything he needs to live the best quality life possible, given the new challenges he will be faced with,” she said. “We need your support to bring my big brother home.” Ms Stevens described her brother as a passionate sportsman, fitness fanatic, and a disciplined and hard working person you could always count on. “He lights up the room with his infectious energy and has a heart of gold – he is simply an amazing person.” Further details: gofundme.com/ do-it-for-dyson

eight of the 11 clubs in regional Victoria … does bring up little curve balls

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- Heath Pritchard Melton South coach Heath Pritchard said the situation has been extremely frustrating, particularly after the 2020 season was completely abandoned due to the pandemic. “It’s very disappointing,” he said. “Our competition is also in a very different situation to most, with eight of the 11 clubs in regional Victoria and three [Melton South, Melton and Sunbury] in metro Melbourne. It’s a unique situation, so it does bring up little curve balls.” Pritchard said the easing of restrictions in regional Victoria last week paved the way for those eight clubs to resume training, whereas the three metro clubs are not allowed to train. “All we can do is talk to the players and they have to do their own individual stuff and own individual programs, but at the end of the day there is nothing like training as a group – even for the social side of it,” he said. “This lockdown seems to be causing as much anxiety as the one last year, but there’s not much we can do.” Pritchard said the disparity poses questions about what is an appropriate response by the league going forward. “The competition will work out what is fair and reasonable and we will have to abide by that,” he said. “At the end of the day the main thing is that people get to some normality in life.” The return of junior sport in regional Victoria at the weekend was heartening, Pritchard said, but juniors in metro areas remain sidelined. “It’s just the nature of the beast.”

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Benjamin Millar Jake Thorton-Gielen on the field for South Melton. (Shawn Smits) 23 MELTON & MOORABOOL STAR WEEKLY Tuesday, 8 June, 2021

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