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Epping local Janelle Zanatta is taking her opportunity to “seize the moment” . The 34-year-old taekwondo black belt is taking on Channel 9’s popular Australian Ninja Warrior, which challenges competitors to an intense obstacle course hoping for a chance to conquer the final obstacle, Mount Midoriyama. Only one person in Australia has conquered the final challenge in four years of Ninja Warrior. Janelle said competing in the show was “amazing [and] the best experience of my life”. “It was exhilarating,” she said. “It’s a lot harder than what you see on TV.” Janelle, who is a real estate agent by day, is the smallest and lightest competitor in this year’s season. “It’s a lot harder for me to tackle the course,” she said. “I’d say it’s a disadvantage to a certain degree. [But] I love the fact that I’m different to most.” Janelle, who has trained in taekwondo for about 20 years, put herself through ‘intensive training’ for the ninja course. Follow Janelle’s journey on Instagram, @janellezanatta_ Michaela Meade
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Four women from the northern suburbs were among those to receive a Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) as part of the 2021 Queen’s Birthday honours. Mickleham’s Helen Patsikatheodorou, Craigieburn’s Casey Nunn ASM, former Hume local Julie Dempsey, and Doreen’s Julie Paul were all announced as OAM recipients yesterday. The Order of Australia recognises Australians who have demonstrated outstanding service or exceptional achievement
Ms Patsikatheodorou, a former Hume mayor, was recognised for service to the community. She was a councillor between 2008 and 2016, and was elected mayor in 2011-12, and 2015-16. She has been a leading member of several community groups, and was awarded Banksia Gardens Community Services’ Robert Kumar Community Award in 2018 for her outstanding contributions to Hume. Ms Patsikatheodorou said she very emotional about being awarded an OAM. “It was a bit of a shock that somebody thought I was worthy enough … I was extremely
honoured.” Ms Patsikatheodorou said it was a drive to make a difference that motivated her to do so much work in the community. “I always thought you can’t do that unless you’re involved,” she said. “You can’t do it from the sidelines.” Ms Patsikatheodorou said she was happy with all she had accomplished. “I think about my roots, where I came from, and what I’ll leave behind,” she said. “I’m proud to have left a legacy for my children and grandchildren.”
Another former Hume mayor, Casey Nunn ASM, was recognised for service to the community of Craigieburn. The 37-year-old was a councillor between 2012-16, acting as deputy mayor in 2012-13, and mayor in 2013-14. Ms Nunn has been involved in the Craigieburn Community Emergency Response Team for Ambulance Victoria as a volunteer, training officer, deputy team leader and officer in charge. ■ Continued:
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A message from our Chair Administrator Lydia Wilson These past few weeks of lockdown have no doubt been tough on our community. whittlesea.vic.gov.au
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It is good news that restrictions have started to ease, schools are back, outdoor community sport training has recommenced, and businesses are re-opening as they are permitted. My fellow Administrators, Ms Peita Duncan and Mr Chris Eddy, along with our CEO Mr Craig Lloyd have heard many stories about how our community once again banded together and helped one another through this time. From cafes and restaurants adapting to home delivery again, to communities ‘paying it forward’ with acts of kindness to random strangers. We thank you for staying positive, and for helping those who might be struggling. I would like to thank everyone for doing their part to stop the spread of COVID-19 by staying home, getting tested even just for mild symptoms, and getting vaccinated if eligible. The City of Whittlesea is pleased to be doing its part to support the state’s vaccination efforts. A mass vaccination centre is now operating from the Plenty Ranges Arts and Convention Centre at the Civic Centre in South Morang. We understand that by handing PRACC over to Northern Health for this important purpose until the end of the year, some community groups and schools will need to find an alternative venue for their event. The decision was not made lightly; however, in the end it came down to having an appropriate venue that will allow Northern Health to provide both AstraZeneca and Pfizer vaccinations on a large scale. This will play a significant
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part in vaccinating people as quickly as possible and help stop this pandemic from continuing to impact our residents and businesses with continuous lockdown situations. Details on how to get vaccinated and where to find support services are available below. Please, take care, look after yourselves and your families and stay in touch with others in your community. We look forward to seeing you in person again very soon.
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If you are eligible to receive a vaccination, you can book an appointment at PRACC at vaccination.nh.org.au or by calling 1800 675 398
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Community’s budget wish list By Michaela Meade Calls for upgrades to sports facilities and a pedestrian bridge over Broadmeadows Road are among 90 community submissions to Hume council’s proposed 2021-22 budget. Residents and community groups were given the opportunity to speak to councillors about the projects they believe should be included in the 2021-22 budget during a council meeting last week. Westmeadows resident Lorraine James called for a pedestrian bridge over a section of Broadmeadows Road to help children walk to and from school safely.
Ms James said the current bridge over Broadmeadows Road, which passes Moonee Ponds Creek and leads to Gladstone Park, is unsafe for pedestrians in the area. “I am terrified of the possibility of my children ending up as cases in a coroners court,” Ms James said. “My secondary school children have to walk over this bridge twice every day to get to and from school. “Vehicles are legally allowed to travel at 70km/h directly next to pedestrians walking across the bridge. “If my children were walking in a school zone, this would be 40km/h with a nature strip
between them and the moving vehicles. “I am asking council to consider building a pedestrian bridge along this section of road so there is a safe way for residents to traverse the creek without having to walk on the main road.” Upfield Soccer Club asked council to consider upgrades to the pitches at its Gibb Reserve, Dallas, homeground. “We feel our grounds are neglected,” president Walid Hanna said. Mr Hanna also requested council consider installing a new fence, soccer pitch, and female facilities. “We have had negative feedback on facilities
Making lockdown a little sweeter Donnybrook resident Hiba Zain found the sweet side of Melbourne’s most recent COVID-19 lockdown. For about two years, Hiba has been running her business Sweetique from her home, baking sweet treats for special occasions, including baby gender reveals. Hiba said she started the business after a push from those closest to her. “I used to make cupcakes and cakes for my family and friends,” she said. “They really loved them, and told me to start a business.” Unfortunately, Melbourne’s COVID-19 lockdowns have hindered her business. “It was going really well before lockdown,” Hiba said. “After lockdown hit, it made it really hard. “I was getting five to six orders per week, now it’s just one or two. “I used to deliver my stuff to people … from all northern suburbs. “Now, people are reluctant to leave home.” Despite the hardship she has been facing, Hiba is determined to bring positivity into people’s lives by making her signature cupcakes for a lockdown giveaway. “I was feeling that everybody’s quite low these days, so I made two batches for a giveaway so that I could make people happy,” she said. “It’s just like a small activity for me, and [will hopefully] make someone smile.” Details: www.facebook.com/ sweetiquebyhiba Michaela Meade
that [have] impacted on our club as female players choose to go to clubs with better facilities [where] they can have more privacy with their own change rooms,” he said. Greenvale United Soccer Club asked council to make several upgrades to the club’s facilities, including a pavilion extension and the establishment of female facilities. Broadmeadows Basketball Association said both the Broadmeadows basketball stadium and netball centre need upgrades, including the provision of a medical and rehabilitation space for injured players. Council will consider the submissions before adopting its final budget later this month.
Council rethink on waste Whittlesea council has adopted a rethinking waste plan, taking a “visionary” new approach to managing the municipality’s waste. The council’s Rethinking Waste Plan 2021-2030 aims to guide the community towards lowering the amount of waste sent to landfill and help it transition to a circular economy. Council’s acting infrastructure and environment director, Nick Mazzarella, said the plan will involve waste avoidance, resource recovery and environmental protection. “Curbside recycling will have a greater focus on the separation of recyclable material to maximise resource recovery,” he said. “This is specifically with the introduction of a separate collection for glass recycling. “The plan will also implement education programs. “The [plan] is also earmarked for a comprehensive mid-term review in 2026, as well as an end of term review in 2030.” Chair administrator Lydia Wilson said the plan was “exceptional”. “It’s a visionary plan, and it’s a new approach to the way that we manage waste across the municipality,” she said. “There’s been a lot of really amazing community consultation and engagement activities … it’s really generated some amazing ideas and feedback.” The council will provide copies of the plan to Energy, Environment and Climate Change Minister Lily D’Ambrosio and other local state MPs. Michaela Meade
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Events axed as vaccine hub opens By Michaela Meade All events at the Plenty Ranges Arts and Convention Centre (PRACC) have been cancelled for the remainder of 2021 to accommodate a mass COVID-19 vaccination hub. Last week, Whittlesea council announced that Northern Health was running a mass vaccination hub at the centre, offering the Pfizer and AstraZeneca vaccines. But as the hub requires the use of the entire facility, the council was forced to cancel all shows and events planned at PRACC for the
remainder of the year. Whittlesea council chief executive Craig Lloyd said the “difficult decision” to cancel events was made in the interests of public health. “Ensuring everyone can get vaccinated when they are eligible is the best way to protect our residents against COVID-19, and that’s the priority for the City of Whittlesea,” he said. “We acknowledge there are a number of user groups affected by this decision, particularly for community groups and schools who hold end-of-year events at PRACC. “While there will be a financial cost
to council, this is far outweighed by the community benefit of vaccination, which is key to protecting ourselves, our families and our community in an effort to minimise the impacts of COVID-19. “Among the impacts is the potential for more circuit breaker lockdowns, which comes with a far higher financial and social impact.” Mr Lloyd said PRACC was chosen to host the hub because it was easily accessible, with sufficient parking and public transport nearby, and had substantial floor space. DPV Health, which had been running a vaccination clinic at PRACC, opened a new
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clinic at Epping Memorial Hall on Saturday, offering AstraZeneca vaccinations. The hall was previously being used as a COVID-19 testing site. It comes as Victoria on Friday recorded its first day of no new cases since the latest outbreak began on May 24. According to the Department of Health, there were nine active cases of COVID-19 in Whittlesea and eight active cases in Hume as of Friday. A number of sites across both municipalities have been listed as exposure sites at www. coronavirus.vic.gov.au/exposure-site.
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She has also been a Craigieburn Country Fire Authority volunteer since 2006, and a board member for the Victoria State Emergency Service since 2020. Ms Nunn said: “It’s obviously an honour, but there’s a lot of people in our community who do lots of great stuff, so there’s a lot of people who deserve an award. “As excited as I am, I still feel I have a lot of unfinished business. “Hume is a place I’m really proud of. “I feel a heavy obligation to make it a better place for all of [my family]. “I’ve always felt that one person can make a difference.” Julie Dempsey was a resident of Hume for 25 years, and was recognised for her service to community mental health. The 60-year-old lives with schizophrenia, and has worked with Forensicare – the Victorian Institute of Forensic Mental Health – for many years, including as a senior consumer consultant since 2015. Ms Dempsey has been a member, advisor and chair of many mental health groups. She said she wanted her honour to represent something greater than herself. “I hope it’ll spread a light on issues I’ve lobbied for, for years… and reduce the stigma around mental health,” she said. “I’m hoping this award will help amplify and authorise people’s experiences and voices. “For the recognition personally, I’ve been through decades and decades of hardship, so it’s great to be recognised. “If I get exposure, I’m out there … getting airplay on [the issue], that’s great.” Doreen local Julie Paul was recognised for her service to community health. Ms Paul was involved in the Banksia Palliative Care Service between 1994 and 2017 and is the co-founder and director of the Australian International Palliative Education and Consultancy Services. Ms Paul has been involved in many community groups and programs focused on palliative care.
Donnybrook families will soon have easier access to child care, with a new early learning centre planned for the suburb. The Olivine Wallaby Early Learning Centre will offer care for 120 children and will be built adjacent to Hume Anglican Grammar’s Donnybrook campus, with the proposed Hayes Hill Primary School opposite. Mirvac Victoria residential general manager Elysa Anderson said the centre was a part of the developer’s plan for an education precinct. “Along with the opening of Hume Anglican Grammar’s Donnybrook campus in 2019 and the proposed Hayes Hill State Primary School, the Olivine Wallaby Early Learning Centre will be located within Olivine’s education precinct and forms part of our commitment to providing access to quality and affordable education, as well as lifelong learning opportunities,” she said. “We are focused on reimagining urban life in Melbourne’s north and the future childcare centre… follows the successful delivery of Hume Anglican Grammar’s Donnybrook Campus in 2019, as well as the Gumnut Park & Adventure Playground and Shared Cup social enterprise café in 2020.” Children six weeks to five years of age will be catered for at the centre, with specialised kindergarten teacher, early-years trained carers and qualified chefs on staff. Spacious dedicated rooms for all ages, a commercial kitchen, as well as indoor and outdoor learning and play spaces will be on offer. The centre is scheduled to open in early 2023, pending planning approval. Michaela Meade
Medal of the Order of Australia recipients Casey Nunn (top), Helen Patsikatheodorou and Julie Dempsey. (Pictures: Supplied)
Northern Health officer honoured by recognition Northern Health senior Aboriginal officer Karen Bryant has been inducted into the Victorian Aboriginal honour roll. The honour roll recognises the achievements of Aboriginal Victorians who have made a significant contribution to their community. Ms Bryant said she was “very happy” to be acknowledged with the honour. “I am feeling very honoured to be among 12 other inductees and to hear their stories is a beautiful and humbling experience,” she said. Ms Bryant, who has worked at Northern Health for 14 years, said she wants improvement 4 NORTHERN STAR WEEKLY Tuesday, 15 June, 2021
in the education of non-Aboriginal people about cultural safety matters and culture awareness, as well as the education of Aboriginal patients on the importance of the hospital, health services and options on services, clinics and programs within the hospital setting. “A lot of our people are getting chronic illnesses quite early on and people are getting multiple chronic illnesses in their 40s or 50s,” she said. “Many of our people die earlier than the broader community, so education is key to many things.
“It’s also about educating the staff on how to engage with Aboriginal people. “It’s about making that journey better for them or getting them to understand the journey. “The hospital is a safe place and we want to encourage Aboriginal people to attend when needed.” Michaela Meade Karen Bryant, senior Aboriginal liaison officer at Northern Health. (Damjan Janevski) 239159_01
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Land sales reach record peak By Michaela Meade Land sales in the Whittlesea and Hume areas have helped fuel 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. Whittlesea recorded 821 lot sales in the quarter, 11 per cent of the total 7465 sales, while Hume recorded 373 sales - five per cent of total sales. The western growth corridor areas of Melton,
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report stated. “A growing number of active estates in Sunbury and Macedon and Mitchell … is fuelling demand for these growth areas. “However, in Hume there are numerous estates either nearing completion or are smaller and boutique in characteristic, which is restraining new lot supply and further limiting lot sale volumes.” According to the report, Hume experienced the largest quarterly decline in gross sales in the northern corridor, decreasing 39 per cent. Escalating demand in Whittlesea, Sunbury and Macedon, and Mitchell, is supporting the price growth in these areas. RPM director Luke Kelly said the March
Lockdown adoptions continue The lockdown-related surge in pet adoptions is showing no signs of slowing down, according to RSPCA Victoria. Carmen Main, customer care team leader at the RSPCA-run Epping Animal Welfare Facility, said the number of applications received by the RSPCA has been surprising. “Since the start of the pandemic, we’ve received 54,000 online applications for pet adoption,” Ms Main said. “There’s a higher demand for dogs, and also cats. “It’s been a really busy time for our adoption centres across our six sites [in Victoria]. “We’ve had a really steady flow of applications … [and] a really consistent level of interest.” Ms Main said the organisation adheres to a “rigorous process” for adoptions. “I think a lot of people working from home, their work-life balance was different, and the time people had to give to a pet was increased,” she said. “We really are making sure people can look after a pet. We want to make sure that it’s a really good and strong match, forever.” As for after lockdown, Ms Main said there are some key things pet owners need to do. “Pet ownership is a commitment that can last for a long time,” she said. “There’s the physical care for a pet, but also its emotional wellbeing. “Establishing routines is key … that can set them up for success.“ Details: rspcavic.org Michaela Meade
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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. According to the report, the northern growth corridor had the highest proportion of purchasers who were couples with children (56 per cent) and the lowest share of first home buyers (47 per cent).
TAFE scholarships now open Twenty Hume students will be given $2500 scholarships under a new partnership between Kangan Institute and Hume council. The funding will come from the Hume multiversity tertiary scholarship program, which aims to support Hume residents in their studies and help them find work in areas that are key to the municipality’s growing economy. These include building and construction, advanced manufacturing, food and fibre, health and community care, and education. Kangan Institute chief executive Sally Curtain said the scholarship program is designed to give financial support to new students to help them enter vocational training. “We understand that for many people the cost of training is prohibitive,” Ms Curtain said. “We are very pleased to be working with the Hume City Council to provide these scholarships and we hope that this will make the difference to students who might otherwise have been unable to consider studying with us at all.” The scholarships are open to newly commencing students at the institute across all campuses, including Broadmeadows. Applications close Friday, December 31. To apply, students can contact the Kangan Institute Skills and Jobs Centre, or visit www.kangan.edu.au/courses/ scholarship-and-grant-programs Michaela Meade
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Winter has only just begun and Helping Hand Mission op shops are already struggling to keep up with the demand for winter stock. Helping Hand Mission, which has six op shops including in Roxburgh Park, has a lack of winter clothes, shoes and linen and is calling for donations to help those less fortunate. Chief executive Melanie Kent said they had never seen demand like this before in the nearly 15 years the mission has been running. “We normally gain our resources in the opposite seasons,” she said. “We normally get our winter stuff at the start of summer and stock bags and bags. “This is the first time we’ve had to put our hand up and say we want help.
“Our issue is, we’re not even in winter and we’re running out of winter stock.” Ms Kent said they had received a large amount of stock after last year’s lockdown, but the demand for items hadn’t dropped over the past seven months. She said she wanted people to know Helping Hand was still taking donations. Items needed include warm clothes, pyjamas, children’s clothes and linen. Helping Hand is also in need of heaters, which will be checked as part of the organisation’s test and tag program. Ms Kent said they would take donations at all their stores and would be happy to pick up donations from people who can’t drop them off. Details: 1300 892 010
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Clinic increases Pfizer roll-out By Goya Dmytryshchak A Laverton Commonwealth Vaccination Clinic this week starts administering second doses of Pfizer. Cohealth at Laverton Community Hub was one of the first CVCs in Victoria administering Pfizer, as well as AstraZeneca. Cohealth medical assistant director Ashley Nind said the clinic started administering Pfizer on May 19. “Initially, we were given a certain allocation of doses,” he said. “We were given 120 doses a week to start with
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… because when we started the Therapeutic Goods Administration guidance was that it could only be kept thawed. “Pfizer’s normally kept at an ultra-cool temperature and then there’s a period of time when it can be kept in a normal temperature.
“We actually receive it at a refrigerated temperature, so we keep it at between two to eight degrees. “The TGA guidance when we started was that the Pfizer could only be kept at that thawed temperature or that normal fridge temperature for five days. “TGA have updated their guidance on the storage of Pfizer and it can now be kept at 31 days at that thawed temperature. “It increases our capacity to receive more doses.” Mr Nind said there was currently a two-week wait for Pfizer vaccination appointments, with
the clinic operating seven days a week and specifically for Pfizer on weekends. The Department of Health said it was working to expand the delivery of COVID-19 vaccines by giving CVCs access to Pfizer following revised guidelines from the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation. “The department is taking a steady roll-out approach given limited supply, dual vaccine delivery model, vaccine complexities and will be increasing the number of CVCs administering Pfizer in addition to AstraZeneca over the coming months,” a spokesperson said.
Army called in Up to 160 extra Australian Defence Force members have been deployed to monitor COVID-19 quarantine, bringing the total number to 412. Members are drawn from across the state, including a contingent from RAAF Base Williams at Laverton. The move is part of Operation COVID-19 Assist to support the Department of Health with the Household Engagement Program. ADF members will visit close contacts and returned travellers to ensure they are aware of their status, and to provide information and support services while in isolation. Before deployment, members were mobilised rapidly from across the state and concentrated at Simpson Barracks in Melbourne where they were trained, equipped and prepared for their tasks. The members are drawn from Victorian
elements of all three services, including 108 members from army’s 4th Brigade. Most are army reservists. There are a further 252 ADF members already deployed in Victoria on Operation COVID-19 Assist, supporting the COVID Quarantine Victoria program. Goya Dmytryshchak
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Breaking down language barriers By Michaela Meade Language barriers can impact the way people access and understand COVID-19 restrictions, according to the Victorian Multicultural Commission (VMC). Metro Melbourne’s recent COVID-19 lockdown, during which the Victorian government implemented a five-kilometre travel radius, and only five reasons for people to leave their homes, highlighted the work being done to spread messaging across communities, no matter what language they speak.
VMC chairperson Vivienne Nguyen said people from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds, who do not speak English at home or have low English language comprehension, have difficulties accessing standard public health messaging. As such, it is important for messages to be translated and shared in different community languages, she said. “When Victorian families and community groups are not able to access and fully understand messages about restrictions and guidelines, the expectation that they adhere to
them becomes complex,” Ns Nguyen said. “Compliance relies on facts and information being shared, understood and put into practice. “That is why overcoming language and other cultural barriers is essential to ensuring all members of the public can stay safe and abide by changing restrictions.” Ms Nguyen said distributing health messages via local channels using community leaders was important. She said the state government has improved its multilingual communications since the start of the pandemic. “Over the last 16 months the capacity of
the Victorian government to connect with CALD communities and communicate critical messages has advanced dramatically,” she said. In a bid to ensure everyone in the community is able to understand health messages, Hume and Whittlesea councils share graphics and simplified messaging in several languages across their social media channels Key health and business information has also been translated in 56 languages on the state government’s COVID-19 website. Details: www.coronavirus.vic.gov.au/translatedinformation-about-coronavirus-covid-19
Pandemic books help kids 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 Hobsons Bay Libraries. Hobsons Bay mayor Jonathon Marsden said council had quickly moved to adapt. “Throughout the pandemic, we have invested in new books to entertain and inform such as [these],” he said. “I encourage families to jump onto the library website and book into the Stay-at-home sessions.” 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,” she 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.” Hobsons Bay Libraries’ Stay-at-home Storytime sessions are on Fridays from 10.30-11am To register, visit https://libraries. hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au/whats-on and an email will be sent with the link to participate. Goya Dmytryshchak and Alesha Capone
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COVID cases hurt traders By Michaela Meade Craigieburn Central business owners are calling out for the community to return to the centre. The centre and multiple retailers have been listed as exposure sites during the lastest COVID-19 outbreak. The Ferguson Plarre Bakehouse at the centre had to be closed twice over the course of a week due to positive cases visiting the shopping centre and the cafe. Owner Todd Agius said his business had been negatively impacted. “The messaging has basically been not to come [to the centre],” he said. “Even though we’re open and trading, and doing the right things, the messaging has been the same. “It’s been pretty damaging.” Mr Agius said although he would not normally, he posted to social media to ask his community for help. “The centre’s taken every precaution,” he said. “Don’t be discouraged from coming down, having a coffee and a chat. “I’m trying to get a bit of positivity out there. “Regular customers are still coming in … [but] I want to make it worthwhile [for everyone] to come.” Walker’s Doughnuts co-owner Sami Maher said the shopping centre had been “substantially quieter” since it was listed as an exposure site. He said he has seen first-hand the impact of the lockdown on businesses deemed “non-essential”. “My heart goes out to those businesses who can’t operate at all,” he said. “Everyone’s doing it tough. We want all businesses to be back open, for the sake of all businesses.” When it comes to reopening the entire
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centre, Mr Maher said the public should have “confidence” in the venue, and “welcome” the QR code check-in process. “Checking in with QR codes is mandatory … finally, which is a good thing,” he said.
“Don’t get upset with us when we ask you to do the QR check-in. We’re trying to do our bit for the suburb, the centre, and the wider community. “You’re saving the business by QR-ing.”
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Council grants available Hume council is offering support grants for local organisations impacted by metro Melbourne’s recent COVID-19 lockdown. The 14-day lockdown forced many businesses to close as the city fought to get on top of the latest outbreak of the virus. Mayor Joseph Haweil said: “Council has an important role in continuing to support the community through the pandemic and in recovery. “Council will support local not-for-profit organisations to meet evolving community needs brought about by COVID-19. “Not only will this grant support existing service providers and organisations to continue the valuable work that they do, but it will also ensure residents receive the support they need during this time, including food parcels and vouchers, toiletries and access to health services.” There are two funding streams available – health services and food relief and essential services – and full eligibility requirements are available on the council website. If a group meets all of the listed criteria, it is able to apply for both grants. Expressions of interest are open until 5pm on Friday, June 25. Details: hume.vic.gov.au/support-fund or email communitygrants@hume.vic. gov.au Michaela Meade
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MY PLACE Liz Skitch is the new Thomastown Neighbourhood House manager. She spoke to Michaela Meade about why it was important for her to become involved with the organisation. What’s your connection with the northern suburbs? Both our kids were born at The Northern Hospital, I have created shows and performances inspired by my neighbourhood and I live in Thomastown, or as we like to call it ‘Promisetown’. The north is my home. What do you enjoy most about the area? I love the local produce, especially the fruit from our backyard. We make honey, jams and preserves. But more that that, I love the strong sense of community amongst the older generation. Our neighbours have developed friendships that stretch over 50 years … they look out for each other, I am a big believer in fostering friendships between young families too. It takes a village. What made you so passionate about Thomastown Neighbourhood House? Thomastown Neighbourhood House was there for me when I needed it most. I was a new mum, I went to the Thomastown library’s storytime for babies and it was my sanity. The then manager, Justine Sless, knew of my background as a performing artist and gave me opportunities to perform and run workshops. It gave me a sense of identity and purpose beyond being a mum – it helped me stay connected and to feel useful and valued.
Have you always been passionate about community programs? I have always been drawn to working with communities. I have worked on many community arts projects over the years, utilising theatre to share stories from marginalised communities and to give voice to the vulnerable to create positive change and challenge the status quo. What do you want to accomplish in your new position as manager? Right now, we are still in COVID-recovery mode; providing food through our free food bank (by the entrance of the Thomastown library), serving coffees in the library at our coffee cart and working to produce the monthly FreeStore at Links Community Garden in Lalor (last Saturday of the month). But I am also keen to develop a program that provides fun, useful and creative classes for our community members. And to bring great local events back to life like our monthly markets, the ‘Tastes of Thomastown’ festival and ‘Walking Thomastown’! What’s one thing that people would be surprised to learn about you? I play the piano accordion and I speak Japanese!
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Top left: Australian guard Patrick Mills speaking after a game. Top right: Australian basketballer Dante Exum. Far left: Shooting footage at Saint Mary’s, a popular destination for Australian basketball talent. Left: Former Philadephia 76ers coach Brett Brown during an interview for Imported. (Pictures: Chris Appleby)
Rise of the Aussie playmaker From a production company in Kyneton, a new documentary that traces the legacy of American influence on Australian men’s basketball is set to be released later this year, writes Oliver Lees.
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roducer Chris Appleby said it was a single game that convinced him of the need to create this project, entitled Imported. “It all came to a head when team USA came to Australia for those exhibition games at Marvel Stadium,” Appleby said. “After we beat them in the second game, I suddenly thought to myself, how did we get to this point where we can beat them at their own game?” Appleby sat in the crowd as one of more than 52,000 people packed into Marvel Stadium to watch Boomers guard Patty Mills lead the team to a historic four point victory. That day, August 29, 2019, was the first time the Boomers had beaten the United States, a history of more than 50 years of defeat. With a lifetime involved in basketball, Appleby has been able to draw on a long list of contacts to bring his idea to life. Appleby had his own brief professional basketball career in the late 1980s, developing his skills at the Australian Institute of Sport before playing two seasons for the now defunct NBL side the Canberra Cannons. He then went on to build a career in sports journalism, working for basketball magazines Australian Basketball and ONE on ONE, before landing a job at the Herald Sun in the ’90s. He also worked in the US, covering the NBA for the New York Post and producing content for the Miami Heat pregame show. Appleby said the ’80s and ’90s were the crucial periods that built the foundation of Australian basketball, and is therefore the focus of the documentary.
Chris Appleby (right) with cameraman Wayne McPherson. (Chris Appleby)
“The ’80s was a rocking time for the NBL, the Americans started to come over and were real show-stoppers.” he said. “But it was the 1990s when the game really took off. I think about when the Boomers played the USA in a warm-up match before the 1996 Olympics. That ’96 team was on the cusp of greatness. “Shane Heal was on fire, I don’t think the Americans realised he had such deep range. “He and Charles Barkely came together at one point, and Shane didn’t take too kindly to the treatment. “It sent a message, that you might beat us, but we’ll go down swinging.”
Since Luc Longley became the first Australian player to be drafted to the NBA in 1991, 24 others have followed in his footsteps. That includes seven Australian players in the current NBA season, a record number for Australian representation. Appleby has interviewed many of Australia’s pioneering players and coaches for the documentary, including Heal, Longley, Andrew Gaze, Dave Simmons, Leonard Copeland and Andrew Bogut. Appleby said the project shines a light on the stories that show how Australian basketball has developed. “One that stood out to me was Brett Brown coaching Simmons in the NBL and then years later coaching his son, Ben, at the 76ers,” he said. “I mean, really you can’t write this stuff.” “To see a coach and a family connected across the NBL and the NBA is a perfect example of what this project is about. “It’s really going to be a great document on what influence Americans have had on our players and coaches.” The documentary will also look at how Australia has emerged as a destination for US basketball talent. While travelling across the US in 2019 to film parts of the project, Appleby visited former Melbourne Tiger Daryl McDonald’s childhood home in New York. McDonald, or D-Mac, was born in Harlem in New York City and made a reputation for himself playing on public courts. After playing college basketball with the aim
of reaching the NBA, D-Mac was recruited by Brown to play for the North Melbourne Giants in 1994. McDonald went on to build a career in the NBL that spanned 14 years as a player and continues today as an assistant coach. “Daryl McDonald is the most unique American talent to ever play here, and it just goes to show the incredible pathway Australia has become for Americans,” Appleby said. “Playing in Australia saved his life, he grew up in a very tough area and it could have gone either way for him. His brother said he wasn’t allowed to play on the court on the next block because there was so much violence. “Now he’s brought his entire family [to Australia] and has been here almost 30 years.” Appleby said the legacy of the ’80s and ’90s has helped create a team that could challenge for a medal at the Olympics later this year. “We should do really well, hopefully all our NBA talent will play,” he said. “Australians are just getting bigger and better.” With 90 per cent of production completed on Imported, Appleby has launched a crowdfunding campaign to get the project over the line. Like many industries, Appleby’s Appstarmedia company has had its production capabilities hamstrung by COVID-19. Appleby said if he can achieve his fundraising goal, he’ll look to premiere the two-part series in September. Details: https://www.pozible.com/profile/ imported-basketball-docu-series 11 NORTHERN STAR WEEKLY Tuesday, 15 June, 2021
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COMMUNITY CALENDAR WANT YOUR EVENT LISTED? Community Calendar is made available free of charge to not-for-profit organisations to keep the public informed of special events and activities. Send item details to Star Weekly Community Calendar, Corner Thomsons Road and Keilor Park Drive, Keilor Park, 3042, or email to westeditorial@starweekly.com.au by 9am Wednesday the week prior to publication.
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Conversation class
Come join the volunteer community litter clean-up crew in Hoppers Crossing, which meets on the third Sunday of the month, 10.30am-noon. ■ Karen, 3029@loveourstreet.com.au
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, 0431 915 970, or Jill, 0439 994 705
My Social Club 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 for meals and social interaction. Members plan their own adventures. Membership fee is NDIS funded. ■ www.mysocialclub.org.au, email: social@ rainbowclub.org.au or call 0414 384 557 during business hours
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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Melton South Knit & Natter
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/
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
Conservation volunteers
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
School holiday program 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
Rotary club Stage show
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
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.
Singing group 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 3. ■ www.vsl.vic.edu.au
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
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Get money smart Star Weekly photographer Damjan Janevski was intrigued by performer Sermsah Bin Saad who is part of Kyneton local theatre production.
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.
guest speaker at each meeting, which starts at 7.30pm at the Sunbury Football Club. ■ Cheryl, 9744 1663
Women’s choir Deer Park probus The Deer Park Combined Probus Club 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 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
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Diabetes support
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
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
Friendship Group Zonta club meets The Zonta Club of Melton meets on the first Monday of each month at Melton Country Club, Reserve Road, Melton. ■ Suzanne, 0417 512 420
Altona Day View Club (Voice Interest Education of Women) meets at 11am on the third Wednesday of the month at Altona RSL. ■ Janet, 9394 6522 or 0412 010 176
Garden club
Free computer workshops
The Sunbury Garden Club meets on the first Tuesday of every month. There is a
Williamstown Community and Education Centre is running free computer workshops
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on internet safety (July 14), using email (August 4), how to use Zoom (September 7), internet banking (October 6) and setting up a MyGov account (November 7). Workshops are at Joan Kirner House, 14 Thompson Street, Williamstown. ■ Renee, 9397 6168
AL-ANON meets
Learn how to manage your money and stay out of debt. Hobsons Bay residents aged between 16 and 25 years are being invited to complete a Get Money Smart workshop. All participants will receive a Bendigo Bank savings account with a $100 balance. The free program is delivered by WynBay LLEN, Laverton Community Integrated Services and partially sponsored by Bendigo Bank. The first workshop is at Laverton Community Hub from July 14-August 11 on Wednesdays from 4-6pm. Register: ■ www.wynbayllen.org.au/getmoney-smart-laverton-1
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 from 7-10pm at Arnolds Creek Community Centre. ■ Rosemary, 0407 894 817
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Frank McGuire, Broadmeadows MP The Broadmeadows comeback is being delivered. The strategy to make Broadmeadows an investment attraction has secured a $500 million redevelopment of the derelict Ford sites. I was delighted recently to turn the first soil on this project, predicted to deliver 5000 new jobs in the next five years. On the same day, we celebrated the Victorian government’s $60 million landmark partnership for skills and training to connect local people to the emerging jobs. The Minister for Skills and Training, Gayle Tierney, joined me at the Kangan Institute to announce the construction of the Broadmeadows Health and Community Centre of Excellence. This investment is a shovel-ready project to provide training in health and community services. Driven by technology it will help
meet the need for skills in Melbourne’s north. Significantly, it adds to the Victorian government’s recent investment of $5.5 million for a Sustainable Plumbing Centre and other construction skills. The Broadmeadows Health and Community Centre of Excellence provides the training and skills for jobs with the Northern Hospital, where a dedicated children’s emergency department will be built. This investment is welcome for children and families in Broadmeadows who attend the Northern Hospital’s emergency department. The recent Victorian budget also invested in planning for an upgrade of the Northern Hospital emergency department, the busiest in Victoria. The Rugby League Centre of Excellence at Seabrook Reserve has expanded into a $17 million project in Broadmeadows. It will connect sport, community and education
NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR PLANNING PERMIT (SECTION 52 OF THE PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENT ACT 1987) The property affected by the application is located at 125 (LOT 1) RIDGE ROAD, WHITTLESEA. The application is for a permit for a Variation of the Restriction to amend reference to ‘a Single Residence’ in item/clause I to read ‘Two Residences’. The applicant for the permit is Peyton Waite Pty Ltd. The application reference number is 720112. You may look at the application and any documents that support the application on our website through Planning Application Status and Tracking Application (PASTA). www.whittlesea.vic.gov.au You may also look at the application at the office of the Responsible Authority: City of Whittlesea, 25 Ferres Blvd, South Morang. This can be done during the office hours of 8:30am to 5:00pm, Monday to Friday. This service is free of charge. Any person who may be affected by the granting of the permit may object or make other submissions to the Responsible Authority. Any person who may be affected by the granting of the permit may object or make other submissions to the responsible authority. An objection must be sent to the responsible authority in writing, include the reasons for the objection and state how the objector would be affected. The Responsible Authority will not decide on the application before 22 June 2021. If you object, the responsible authority will inform you of its decision. For information regarding access to Planning documents relating to this application please contact Council’s Building and Planning Department on 9217 2236. Craig Lloyd Chief Executive Officer 12500065-CG25-21
thanks to the Victorian government’s extra $1.5 million for a new community centre at the reserve. This development combines sport and education linking international opportunities through Melbourne Storm, and aims to inspire children with skills-for-life by connecting sport to learning. Other investments in Broadmeadows include: • Advanced manufacturing for life-saving blood products and vaccines: CSL is manufacturing more than 50 million vaccines against the COVID virus from its Broadmeadows facility. CSL is a contender to manufacture the next generation mRNA vaccines the Australian government has defined as a national imperative and the Victorian government has allocated $50 million to secure locally. • Advanced manufacturing for the circular economy: One of the world’s most advanced
paper recycling technologies will be applied in Broadmeadows. Co-funding from the Australian and Victorian governments and Visy Industries means its recycling plant in Coolaroo will feature Australian-first technology designed to take an estimated 4000 truckloads of paper out of landfill, recycle it, and create green-collar jobs. • Plastics recycling plant for Victoria: Sims Resource Renewal has committed $50 million to this business. The company wants the first of 11 new global facilities delivering reusable material from metal recycling to be built in Campbellfield. • More freight on trains in Melbourne’s north: The $16.2 million investment in direct rail freight between Somerton and the Port of Melbourne will make rail freight cheaper for businesses and take trucks off suburban roads. • New bus connection: The Victorian budget is investing $74.3 million to improve Victoria’s bus services, including re-aligning the Somerset estate 538 bus service onto Camp Road. • Youth Crime Prevention: The Victorian government is allocating $4.4 million to this program which has benefitted Broadmeadows through organisations including Banksia Gardens Community Services. An extra $10 million has been allocated in the Victorian budget to support the Building Safer Communities Program. • Emergency Services: The government continues funding the refurbishment of the Broadmeadows Fire Station with a total investment of $10 million to improve emergency response times. • The Victorian budget ensures victim-survivors of family violence will receive improved support, with the expansion of the network of specialist family violence courts to include Broadmeadows.
NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR PLANNING PERMIT (SECTION 52 OF THE PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENT ACT 1987) The property affected by the application is located at 34 (Lot 112) SMITHSON ROAD, DOREEN. The application is for a permit for a Variation to Restriction A (2) on Plan of Subdivision 810586Y to allow the construction of a dwelling where the side wall of the first floor of the dwelling on the land is set back less than the minimum requirement of 900mm from the ground level wall that faces a side street The applicant for the permit is H Pant. The application reference number is 2021-719920. You may look at the application and any documents that support the application at the office of the responsible authority: City of Whittlesea, 25 Ferres Blvd, South Morang. This can be done during the office hours of 8:30am to 5:00pm, Monday to Friday. This service is free of charge. Any person who may be affected by the granting of the permit may object or make other submissions to the responsible authority. An objection must be sent to the responsible authority in writing, include the reasons for the objection and state how the objector would be affected. The Responsible Authority will not decide on the application before 22 June 2021. If you object, the responsible authority will inform you of its decision. For information regarding access to Planning documents relating to this application please contact Council’s Building and Planning Department on 9217 2259. Craig Lloyd Chief Executive Officer 12500064-SN25-21
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in increasing pressure A “hard” urban growth boundary to support to extend the town be to put a hard additional residenti Whittlesea township boundary around the developm al around the townshipurban growth boundary was ent. required to acquire by the state governm should be considered to make sure any “The absence of an land for the woodlan development or redevelo future ent to better manage “To date no land d. future growth and pment can be managed around the township urban growth boundary appropri … has been secured development, accordin ately.” or acquisition processe has resulted in a Whittlesea council. g to of uncertai sense s commenced,” nty within the The council’s submissi submission stated. the As part of its on also called on and some land use speculat local community state governm submission to the the “Securing the [Grassy ent to ion/land banking government’s Planning state around the Eucalypt Woodlan to create 1200 hectareshonour its commitment investiga d] tion area will Wedge and Agricult for Melbourne’s Green the submissi perimeter around the township,” not municipality’s green of woodland within the biodiver on stated. sity assets and safeguar only protect council has urged the ural Land Review, the wedge. Council planning d government to investiga Known the landscap qualities for Whittles as the Grassy Eucalypt and development director applying an urban te Justin O’Meara ea’s green wedges but e Woodlan the reserve is the growth boundary also result of a 2010 state d, help to … manage the urban-ru around that township told last week’s council meeting the township, which federal government is currently zoned ral interface by and residents had raised as green an urban wedge land. agreement to protect introducing a permanent and function the need for areas growth boundary of environmental al buffer to the urban growth to be applied. The council said areas.” “They would like potentially impacted significance that were the Mr O’Meara said to see growth growth boundary aroundabsence of an urban developm by the expansion the council would and urban growth ent within the of the a meeting the town had resulted seek boundary around township managed and one Melbourne D’Ambro with Environment Minister Lily way of achieving that better that year. sio about the status of the woodlan would Under the agreeme d. nt, the state governm ent ■ Home buyers head north: Page 8-9
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Arts focus attracts growing student cohort Michael Kenny, principal of Marymede Catholic College, has reason to be especially excited about what’s happening at his P-12 school in South Morang. One is that construction of the school’s long-awaited new performing arts centre began a few weeks ago. “We have a very strong performance and music department so the advent of the state-of-the-art centre will be an absolute boon to students and staff,” Michael says. “We’re hoping the building will be ready to stage the 2022 years 7-12 production. “In the meantime, our years 5-9 production is pushing ahead for its opening night on September 6. This year, the students and staff are presenting the musical, Moana Jr and it promises to be a great showcase of the talent found at our school. “It will be showcase 85 students on stage and about 25 working backstage. Our school’s very high-quality performances not only thoroughly entertain audiences but also give students excellent experience in many aspects of stage craft. “Our music program is similarly impressive, with Marymede students able to immerse themselves in the arts.” Mr Kenny believes that the focus on the arts is one of the reasons the school has proved so popular with families, with enrolments skyrocketing. “This year, we had 180 applications for Prep, which is a record. “Next year, we’ll have 260 year 7 students … resulting in approval to add another year 7 stream.”
Second campus on the way Approval has been given to launch a second Marymede campus at Doreen, with a
Top: Artist’s impression of the new Performing Arts Centre. Above: Marymede past productions. (Pictures: Supplied)
Secondary Learning Centre slated to open in 2024. Michael is expecting strong demand from families in a fast-growing area. “We’re looking to see the first intake of year 7 students in 2024, with other year levels progressively introduced and, because the new campus shares grounds with St Paul the
Apostle Primary School, it facilitates a smooth transition from primary to secondary years – something we’ve found families really value.” ANOTHER BIG TICK: Marymede’s Trade Skills Centre offers practical, hands-on vocational education and training courses and pathways on campus at the multi-milliondollar Material and Technology Centre recently
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Time for a spoonful of sugar The Inigo Theatre at Loyola College is set to explode with fun and excitement as students and staff stage the long-awaited Mary Poppins The Broadway Musical on July 15-17. Postponed last year due to Covid, the magical musical was considered as a “show that must go on”, with co-directors Julie Boyle and Anthony Ventura, together with cast and crew, more determined than ever that it be presented. Julie says that they’re more excited than ever to bring the classic story full of love, family values, hope and a little magic. “The experience of lockdowns has made us all further appreciate the joy of creating and watching theatre,” she says. “The energy, enthusiasm and talent of this cast is infectious and we believe our audiences are in for a treat. “Mary Poppins teaches us that ‘anything can happen’ and, with that as our motto, we’ve worked hard to make sure that this amazing show goes on. “With classic singalong numbers such as ‘Step in Time’, ‘Practically Perfect’, ‘Let’s Go Fly a Kite’ and ‘Spoonful of Sugar’, it’s sure to delight young and old alike.” Anthony says that Mary Poppins is all about family. “A father struggles with pressures from work. A mother tries to support her family. A daughter
and a son are desperate for connection. All of them under stress and hoping for better times. “Our own Poppins family has shared many emotions … struggles with stress, wanting to support each other and spend time with their community. We’ve all contended with these and many other obstacles over the past year. “But Poppins is also a story about triumph over these struggles; family coming together to overcome while simultaneously realising what they had all along. “We’ve certainly been blessed with an amazing group of individuals in our Poppins family. Their talent, dedication, and performance standard have been amazing. “Our team has dealt with pauses, uncertainty and restarts. Despite – or perhaps because of this – they have come through with rare resilience and enthusiasm. After such a long lead-up, we can’t wait to show the audience our magical Mary Poppins!” Mary Poppins will be performed at the Inigo Theatre, Magis Performing Arts Centre, Loyola College, on July 15-17. Tickets are available at www.loyola.vic.edu.au/tickets. Loyola College, 325 Grimshaw Street, Watsonia. Inquiries: 9434 4466 or www.loyola.vic.edu.au
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Student leadership at Lalor has taken a bold step. (Pictures: Supplied)
Student representation a big focus Corey Jewell, principal of Lalor Secondary College, believes that students need to be the critical agents in their learning, and to feel empowered to build stronger communities for themselves, their families and their friends. “At Lalor, the Student Representative Council (SRC) exists to provide opportunities for students to address interests and concerns and to develop leadership skills,” Mr Jewell says. “An assistant principal works with the leadership co-ordinator to guide and empower students to self-manage their procedures and raised issues. Training in proper meeting
procedure is provided and motions are put forward, debated and voted on. “As well, students seek to participate in the broader Whittlesea and local communities to foster connection for all. Expansion of the leadership capacity of students within the school allows the activities organised throughout the year to be shared amongst all students.” The SRC works closely with the VicSRC, with past activities including the ‘Kids teaching Kids’ program that included secondary school students running activities with the local primary schools, and a cluster breakfast with
more than 100 guests to celebrate Youth Week. Moving forward, the SRC will work to continually raise its profile around the school. This will include a variety of initiatives, including looking at establishing additional numbers of student-led clubs and running a number of student-led forums around topics chosen by them – such as a cultural diversity and respectful relationships group. Student leadership at Lalor has taken a further bold step to ensure democratic student participation throughout the school. Sarah Moore, student leadership
co-ordinator, says that Students Making A Difference (SMAD) is a movement open to every student. “This enables all those with leadership aspirations to get involved to continue to build a great school and a better world,” she says. “I’ve never seen so many excited and motivated students so eager to work for their community.” Lalor Secondary College, 118 David Street, Lalor. Enquiries: 9463 7300 or visit www.lalorsc.vic.edu.au
Lalor Secondary College warmly welcomes families of prospective year 7 students in 2022 to witness first hand our student-centred teaching and learning program. As students return to a system of learning they are more familiar with, we commit to ensuring the safety of our students is our primary focus,while delivering an engaging and memorable school year for all students within the college.
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The 2013 Mercedes-Benz A250, 2015 Mercedes-AMG A45 (top right) and 2019 Mercedes-Benz A250. (Pictures: Supplied)
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Styling Mazda says the design team focused on new values and lifestyles of its target audience – young, metro and forward thinking – by cutting out unwanted clutter. The MX-30 eschews the Mazda hallmark front with its ‘big gob’ radiator grille, a smile now playing across the face focusing on the company brand. In profile, strong features are the result of upright A-pillars, curved side panels and steeply raked roofline to D-pillars. A black roof section and metallic upper body sections are available, producing a stand-out triple tone contrast.
Interior A light and airy MX-30 cabin has been given a position beyond its ‘pay grade’, with Pure White Maztex / grey cloth upholstery and soft-touch plastic among a wide range of sustainable materials. Heritage cork harks back to Mazda’s founding as the Toyo Kogyo company, with surfaces made from sustainable materials derived from trees without felling them. A unique coating applied by Mazda ensures durability, especially in door grips and centre console surfaces. Upper door trims are finished in a breathable fabric, made from recycled PET bottles and even seat trim fabric uses up to 20 per cent recycled thread.
Infotainment Interior layout and packaging are designed to appeal to the modern tech-savvy owner. A new 7-inch touchscreen is integrated into the centre stack, adapting its display to suit the temperature and time of day. The climate control air-conditioning and seat heating are operated via this screen. An 8.8-inch central display, shared with the Mazda CX-30, supplies a raft of information via an easy-to-reach command control knob on the centre console, and a 7-inch TFT LCD meter panel is situated in front of the driver. The latest generation Mazda Connect is incorporated in the info package. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto access are offered.
Engines / transmissions This first Mazda MX-30 M range mates a 114 kW 2-litre four-cylinder petrol engine with
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the maker’s own M Hybrid system, driving the front wheels via a six-speed automatic transmission. The hybrid system works with regenerative braking to store energy, which is intelligently controlled to boost engine torque, enhance braking, or extend idle stop time, all with improving fuel efficiency.
Safety The MX-30 matched latest stiff standards set last year to earn a five-star top ANCAP safety rating. Adult occupant and child protection rated 93 and 87 per cent, respectively. The Mazda i-Activsense system now adds a turn-across traffic function to the smart brake support system, helping to prevent crashes when turning across traffic. Also included are road keep assist, which maintains the right track even without lane markings, along with emergency lane keeping with blind spot assist.
Driving When it comes to action, mild seems to be the operative word, with the MX-30 a little wanting. Performance boost and fuel economy seem nothing out of the ordinary. The peak power of 114 kW comes in the upper reaches of the rev spectrum at 6000 rpm, while a more accessible 200 Nm of torque arrives
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at 4000 revs. All systems interact smoothly, so smoothly, in fact as to appear to have little advantage over petrol power alone. Mazda has the MX-30 consuming 6.4 litres of fuel per 100 kilometres in the combined urban / highway cycle. In stop / go holiday traffic chaos the MX-30 on test slurped 8.2 litres of fuel per 100 kilometres, while joining the motorway had the Touring down to sipping 5.2 litres per 100 kilometres. There’s little free and easy about the so-called freestyle doors: the front has to be opened first to get to the rear door handle. While there’s no B-pillar, the front seat backs and low roofline
make access to the back awkward, depending on occupant body bulk. When seated, limited width means three abreast should be limited to short journeys. The rear has reasonable leg room but there’s little natural light due to tiny side windows. The black surroundings of the RX-8 made for a claustrophobic atmosphere, saved somewhat here by the grey decor. Convenience features are sparse, with little more than a fold-down armrest with two cup holders and a door mounted bottle holder. The boot, at 311 litres capacity, is under done but can be expanded to 876 litres with the rear seat back folded. Loading area is limited. Up front, the ‘floating’ cork-lined centre console is a nod to sustainable materials, being merely bark stripped from the tree. A lower level has a large storage spot, plus two USB-A ports and a 12V power outlet. Two cup holders in the middle of the large centre console can be covered with cork lids to provide enough space for a smartphone. The front door slots are made to take average-size bottles.
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Double the delight at Melton By Michael Howard A peach of a Chris Alford drive and an eye-catching trotting return both brought delight at Tabcorp Park Melton on Saturday night. Max Delight and Keayang Livana claimed the pacing and trotting headliners with vastly different modes of attack, beginning with Alford’s mid-race last to first move that captured the TAB Italian Cup for trainer David Aiken. Alford tapped into Max Delight’s elite speed mid-race to overcome a tricky situation, with Jason Lee extracting key threat Code Bailey from gate eight to the breeze while Alford was still dealing with second row traffic. “Code Bailey got off the fence … and he settled in front of me, which was not ideal. He got around pretty comfortably,” Alford told Trots Vision post-race. “If I sat back last they were going to go a second quarter real slow and I wouldn’t have been able to get into it.” And so instead Alford chanced his arm, launching from the tail of the field with a tick over 1200 metres to run to urge Max Delight not only past Code Bailey in the breeze but leader Boncel Benjamin. “I had confidence in the horse,” Alford said. “David [Aiken] was happy with him, so I bit the bullet and thought I’ve got to go quick enough that if Jason sees me coming he can’t kick up and thankfully it worked. You’ve got to have the horse to be able to do things like that and I had that tonight.” The 17th career win has Max Delight zeroing in on the half-a-million-dollar mark for owner Michael Maxfield and Alford said the five-year-old out of Bettors Delight by Lady Euthenia, a winner of $461,285, could chase Grand Circuit dreams.
“I think he would be good enough to keep up with them, whether he could win or not is another thing,” Alford said. More clashes with Code Bailey are likely and reinsman Jason Lee was satisfied with the performance of his own Grand Circuit-level pacer, who boxed on admirably to finish fourth, just 4.6 metres shy of the winner and behind Boncel Benjamin and Malcolms Rhythm. “Happy with him,” Lee told Trots Vision. “I probably need to just get him sharp again. “He did have a real crack when I pulled the blinds on the corner, and so he was having a real good blow afterwards. Just got to hope he keeps improving, which I think he will.” Another horse who had a good crack on Saturday night for Lee was Keayang Livana, who claimed the Hygain La Coocaracha Trotters Free For All and gave Lee and trainer/ mum Marg a double after Highway To Hell claimed the first. Keayang Livana completed her picket fence with a fifth consecutive win, albeit with an almost six-month spell since she won her four-year-old Vicbred Super Series final on New Year’s Eve. While on that occasion she lead and romped in, on Saturday she lay in wait and, despite being first-up, hit the line strongly to sweep to a 3.6-metre win ahead of leader Peregrine Phoenix. “First up definitely had a few little concerns, full credit to Marg and all the team at home,” Lee said. “She’s had a couple of little niggles and we’ve just taken our time getting her to the races after a couple of trials and it’s good to see it’s paid off.” By Imperial Count out of Poignant, Keayang Livana jumped into the top 10 earners of Australian Premier Trotting Sale graduates
Chris Alford tapped into Max Delight’s speed to overcome a tricky situation. (Stuart McCormick)
with Saturday night’s win, which boosted her career earnings to $144,610. No member of the top 25 has had less starts, showing the quality of her performances but also her battles with injury. “She didn’t race as a young horse because she had a few issues, probably her biggest concern is just keeping her in one piece,” Lee said. “At
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9. In which year did Nathan Buckley, Adam Goodes and Mark Ricciuto all poll the most votes in the Brownlow medal count?
3. Where was the first game of State of Origin originally meant to be played before changing venues? 4. Which current New Zealand cricketer has a bowling average of 13.27 after six Test matches? 5. Which Australian aerial skier won gold at the 2002 Winter Olympics? 6. Colombian Egan Bernal recently won which prestigious cycling event? 7. Which 2011 biographical sports film did Brad Pitt and Jonah Hill star in?
10. Which Australian fast bowler famously took 16 wickets on debut at Lord’s in 1972? 11. Who will take over as Collingwood coach for the rest of 2021 following Nathan Buckley’s resignation? 12. Which Red Bull driver, in his first season with the team, recently won the Azerbaijan Grand Prix? 13. Which New Zealand batsman scored 200 on debut in the first test against England at Lord’s?
14. Which Aussie golfer, a former world number one, will miss the US Open after 34 straight major tournament appearances?
Naomi Osaka
15. Which 2017 biographical sports film, about a world-class mogul skier, was directed by Aaron Sorkin? 16. Who is the captain of this year’s Queensland state of origin team? 17. Bramall Lane is a famous stadium located in which English city?
22. Which Grand Slam tennis tournament did Roger Federer and Naomi Osaka recently withdraw from?
18. Current F1 drivers Fernando Alonso and Kimi Raikkonen both debuted in which year?
23. What year did the AFL Grand Final between Collingwood and St Kilda end in a draw?
19. Which Aussie bowler took 40 wickets in the famous 2005 Ashes series? 20. Bing Dwen Dwen and Shuey Rhon Rhon are the mascots for which major upcoming sports event? 21. Which Australian city hosted Game One of the 2021 State of Origin series?
24. Sally Fitzgibbons recently won a gold medal at the World Surfing Games held in which Central American country? 25. How many of Floyd Mayweather Jr.’s fifty professional boxing matches did he win? 26. Kelly Ryan was recently appointed CEO of which sporting organisation?
27. Which former Socceroos coach is reportedly in the running to become the next manager of Scottish football giant Celtic FC? 28. Former Carlton and Brisbane Lions footballer Tayla Harris was recently traded to which AFLW team? 29. Prior to his recent selection, what year did Karmichael Hunt last play a game for the Brisbane Broncos? 30. Which national cricket team did fast bowler Ollie Robinson most recently represent?
Egan Bernal 1. Helio Castroneves 2. Yeats 3. MCG 4. Kyle Jamieson 5. Alisa Camplin 6. Giro d’Italia 7. Moneyball 8. Charles Leclerc 9. 2003 10. Bob Massie 11. Robert Harvey 12. Sergio Perez 13. Devon Conway 14. Jason Day 15. Molly’s Game 16. Daly Cherry-Evans 17. Sheffield 18. 2001 19. Shane Warne 20. 2022 Winter Olympics 21. Townsville 22. French Open 23. 2010 24. El Salvador 25. Fifty 26. Netball Australia 27. Ange Postecoglou 28. Melbourne 29. 2009 30. England
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SPORT Strong bond key to South Morang’s winning streak The South Morang Lions are sitting in a “strong position” in the Northern Football League, says coach Gary Hall. The Lions are at the top of the NFL ladder, and have dominated the first seven weeks of the season, remaining undefeated, and currently have a percentage of 218. Hall said he was grateful for the position the team has put itself in. “You can’t complain when you haven’t lost a game,” he said. “The reserves haven’t lost either, so that’s fantastic.” The team has not been able to keep up its winning streak for the past two rounds, as metro Melbourne was put into a lockdown to stop the spread of COVID-19. All local sporting events were cancelled, pending eased restrictions. Hall said the rest of the season was still “up
Coach Gary Hall. (Luke Hemer)
in the air”, despite the lockdown coming to an end last week. “It really depends what happens with the virus,” he said.
“The council have given us the go ahead from [Friday, June 11] to train. “We’ll just keep training until we can continue the season. You’d expect they’d be able to finish the season. “COVID’s a bit of worry, but you’ve got to remain positive.” Before the lockdown, the Lions had scored more than 820 points and only allowed 378, well ahead of Laurimar Power, who sit in second place on the ladder. The Power have scored 707 points and allowed 415, sitting with a strong percentage of 170. Hall said his team has a strong bond that allows them to dominate in the competition. “They play for each other,” he said. “The boys are good friends on field and off. “Everyone’s happy at the club, and it’s a good place to be.” Hall said the team would likely be in full
strength of numbers when the season resumes. “I’m not concerned [about injuries], but we’ve probably got a dozen blokes out injured,” Hall said. “A lot of them played in the 2019 senior grand final, so they want to get there again. “I’m expecting these weeks we’ve had off to have a good impact. “It’s going to put a lot of pressure on spots, which is always good.” Hall said he hopes to see the Lions in the grand final later this year. “I’ve been in this position before,” he said. “Everything’s got to go to plan. “So far so good, we just have to keep it up.” NFL released a statement on Wednesday saying the intention is to resume senior games this weekend. Michaela Meade
Award caps off big 2020 for Magbegor
Head coach Anthony Zourbanos and assistant coach Shane Armstead, with under-12 players. (Supplied)
Breaking down barriers By Michaela Meade Broadmeadows Basketball Association has been named 2021’s inclusive association of the year. It’s the second time in three years the association has earned the award, which recognises its efforts in “providing a diverse community and looking for ways to break down barriers to participate in basketball”. Broadmeadows Basketball Association community engagement officer Hannah Gentz said the association is “really proud” to win the award. “We strive to provide basketball activities to as much of our community as possible and it is great to have the hard work acknowledged,” Gentz said. “2020 was a tough year for all and we tried to find ways to connect with our community through various online programs and social
media initiatives. “Upon the opening of restrictions in early December, we tried to ensure that all programs returned smoothly [and safely] so that everyone could get back to that physical connection.” Basketball Victoria said the association had worked with the Centre For Multicultural Youth, Banksia Gardens Community Centre, Youth Activating Youth and Hume council to provide clinics for disadvantaged youths. “We are lucky to work with some incredible organisations and leaders in the community who help us put these programs together, such as Centre for Multicultural Youth, Banksia Gardens Community Centre, Inner Melbourne African Australian Partnership and Reclink,” Gentz said. “Their knowledge of disadvantaged youth and networks drive our success.” Gentz said the staff and team members were excited about the award.
“Winning this award shows that we are heading in the right direction in terms of creating a welcoming environment for all to participate in basketball in the Hume city area.” Gentz said being inclusive means a lot to the association. “A lot of the community just want to be accepted and sport – team sports especially – are a huge part of what can bring a community together,” she said. “Through our various community programs, we can see the difference it can make to a person, with the smile they have on their face whilst shooting a goal. “We always want to do our best to ensure everybody has the opportunity to be involved in basketball in some capacity and that there are not any barriers to their participation.” Basketball Victoria said the association is moving towards adding a Walking Basketball program this year.
Ezi Magbegor keeps raking in the honours. The 21-year-old basketball star from Craigieburn took out the 2020 Basketball Victoria Betty Watson medal, and has been confirmed as part of the Australian Olympic basketball team. The Betty Watson medal is awarded to the female athlete of the year. On Magbegor’s award, Basketball Victoria said: “She had an exceptional 2020 in incredibly difficult circumstances, but shone both overseas and at home. “She made her WNBL debut for the Seattle Storm in the WNBA bubble and made the most of her opportunities on the way to a WNBA championship.” Magbegor played 22 games with the Storm, averaging 6.5 points per game, 2.5 rebounds and 13.3 minutes on court. Basketball Victoria said in a statement: “Across two WNBL seasons in 2020, Magbegor impressed with the Boomers as Melbourne made the finals twice only to just miss out on making the grand final.” Magbegor, currently overseas, posted to social media to share her reaction. “It means a lot to receive this award, especially knowing the great athletes that have received it in the past,” she said. “In terms of my 2020, it was quite a big year. “I think a personal highlight of mine was definitely just being able to play the WNBA for my first season, and to win a championship with the Seattle Storm was pretty special. “But I think more broadly, just to be able to come back and play in the WNBL … so many people pushed for that season to happen, especially with the pandemic going on, so to be able to have so many games … and to be able to have that league get the exposure it deserves was really important. “That was something really big that came out of 2020 and definitely another highlight.” Magbegor has been confirmed as one of the 12 women playing for Australia in the Tokyo Olympics, announced last month. It will be Magbegor’s Olympic debut. Michaela Meade
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