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COVID cluster grows By Benjamin Millar Authorities are working to keep a tight lid on the Bacchus Marsh Grammar COVID-19 cluster after two new cases emerged in household contacts of positive cases at the weekend. Victoria’s post-lockdown settings are set to be announced on Tuesday as authorities look to ease the state out of the strict restrictions that have been in force for almost a fortnight. Eleven new Victorian cases were reported on Monday, but as all were quarantining throughout their infectious period there were no new exposure sites. Bacchus Marsh Grammar’s cluster tally sat at seven staff, four students and four close household members who have tested positive to the fast-moving Delta strain.

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Thousands of the school’s students and their families who have been isolating since the breakout was detected will have their day-13 tests on Tuesday in a bid to avoid a further fortnight of quarantine. Principal Andrew Neal said the school has been working closely with the health department to ensure that the process will be smooth. “They are fully aware of the size of the task and are working to ensure that the process goes well,” he said. “There will be lines and a wait but we are working together to minimise this.” Moorabool currently has eight active COVID-19 cases and Melton has one. Active tier one exposure sites include Shape it Fitness in Maddingley for July 13 and the BP service station in Maddingley for July 14. The westbound BP service station on the Western Freeway at Truganina has been listed as a tier two exposure site for July 13. The strict lockdowns forced students back into remote learning and have had a drastic impact on struggling Melton and Moorabool businesses.

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The state government has announced new support packages for businesses most affected by the restrictions. It said 90,000 Victorian businesses and sole traders will now share in up to $484.3 million in support for the 12 days of the public health

action, with automatic top-ups for the lockdown extension to be made in coming days. Eligible Licensed Hospitality Venue Fund recipients will receive $4200, taking the total payment to $7200, while Business Costs Assistance Program recipients will receive

$2800, increasing the total grant to $4800. Microbusinesses not registered for GST could be eligible for the Covid-19 Disaster Payment of $600/$375 per seven-day period. ■ Testing

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An exhibition by one celebrated childre of Australia’s most n’s lighting up Melton book authors is library. Never be late for a a striking series of Parade includes book illustrations by award-winning author and illustra tor Shaun Tan (inset). Featuring a collect ion of illustrations from Tan’s best-kn own including The Arrival picture books , The Red Tree, The Lost Thing, Rules Singing Bones, Cicada of Summer, The and Tales from the Inner City, the showcase celebra tes Tan’s unique approa ch As well as being an to storytelling. acclaimed writer and internationally illustrator, Tan has branched out into theatre design and concept art for ﬁlms Horton Hears a Who and Pixar’s WALL-E . He directed the Academ y Award-winning short based on his winning ﬁlm The Lost Thing, picture book of the same name. Never be late for a Parade is showing at Melton Library and Learning Hub until March 7.

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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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Fears testing sites ‘over-run’ By Benjamin Millar COVID-19 testing sites in Bacchus Marsh and Melton are bracing for a rush of testing associated with the Bacchus Marsh Grammar outbreak. Western Victoria MP Bev McArthur has raised concerns that all Bacchus Marsh Grammar students and households have their day-13 COVID tests due this Tuesday, potentially overwhelming testing facilities. She warned that the requirement for as many as 10,000 COVID tests in one day in the Bacchus Marsh area will place huge pressure

on local health services. Bacchus Marsh Grammar School’s cluster began with a teacher who was a close contact of a member of the Maribyrnong apartments cluster, spreading to other staff, students and households. The school’s entire Maddingley Campus was designated a tier one exposure site. “Those present at tier one exposure sites are required to test straight away and isolate for 14 days, but also to take a follow-up test immediately before their isolation ends,” Mrs McArthur said. “All Bacchus Marsh Grammar students and

households are due their day-13 COVID tests on July27 – 2300 students attend the campus, and given their household links and other secondary contacts, the demand for testing on that day will be huge.” Mrs McArthur said health department staff have advised those in quarantine that failure to test on day-13 will result in them having to quarantine for a further fortnight. “In the first round of testing … many of those who followed the orders were turned away from multiple testing sites because the sites couldn’t cope with the demand,” she said. “These residents want to do the right thing.”

Mrs McArthur sought assurances from chief health officer Brett Sutton, Health Minister Martin Foley and senior health department staff that the surge in demand for COVID testing in Bacchus Marsh will not see a repeat of the long queues she said hampered testing at the start of the town’s outbreak. The message appears to have been heard, she said, with extra testing capacity established. The school has organised its community into timeslots across the 10 testing sites being prepared for the influx, spread across Moorabool, Melton and Wyndham council areas.

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The route was initially planned for the 2020 ride until the COVID-19 pandemic caused its postponement. Ms Rees said she first took part in the Great Vic Bike Ride in 2006, loving the atmosphere and scenery. “I had just graduated from high school, I just loved it I was amazed at how well it was organised,” she said. Ms Rees said that with international travel being off the cards at the moment and even interstate trips being on hold, it was a great opportunity to explore the sights of Victoria.

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The state’s planning tribunal has given the green light to plans to build 10 two-storey homes on a Fraser Rise street, overturning Melton council’s earlier rejection of the project. The Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT) recently approved plans by Realty Projects to build the three-bedroom homes on a 2012 square-metre block of land at 8 Vinko Court. Dwellings will be built in two rows with a centralised accessway, with six dwellings located on the western side of the access and four dwellings located on the eastern side. Melton council planning officers had recommended supporting the project, but it was knocked back and the developer requested a VCAT review of the decision. The council refused the proposal on grounds including the height, scale and built form of the proposed dwellings being inappropriate and out of character with development in the surrounding area, particularly the semi-detached nature of the double storey dwellings and minimal separation between buildings. VCAT member Kerrie Birtwistle said the key question was whether the proposal provides an appropriate response to the neighbourhood character. “I am not persuaded that the proposal is out of character with the existing immediate context by virtue of its height or scale or the semi-detached nature of the double storey dwellings and minimal separation between buildings,” she said. “This is because, being a newly developing residential estate, the built form character is only just emerging.” Ms Birtwistle granted a permit subject to conditions.

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Council doubles up in waste war By Benjamin Millar Melton council is tackling the scourge of illegal dumping by doubling free waste collection entitlements for households. As part of the 2021-22 council budget, each household is now entitled to either two hard waste collections from their property, two drop-offs at the Melton Recycling Facility, or one of each option. Households previously had to choose between either one hard waste collection or up to two Melton Recycling Facility drop-offs.

Melton mayor Kathy Majdlik encouraged residents to make the most of their waste entitlements this financial year. “I’m really pleased that we’re able to offer an additional hard waste collection to make waste disposal and recycling even easier for our community,” she said. “It’s also positive that about 11 per cent of the hard waste we collect is recovered and recycled.” Cr Majdlik said any household that currently has its bins collected by the council each week is entitled to these additional options at no additional cost.

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“You now have the flexibility of using a mix of the hard waste and drop off service,” she said. “It is important to ensure your items and loads meet the requirements for collection or drop off, and to book your hard waste collections in advance.” Cr Majdlik said the service is available for

owners and renters alike. Melton residents and ratepayers can also drop off a number of items to the Melton Recycling for free, in addition to their other waste entitlements. This includes reusable items which can be donated to the resale shop as well as recyclables and whitegoods. For free access to the Melton Recycling Facility you need to present photo identification showing a City of Melton address or your rates notice. Details: melton.vic.gov.au/waste

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Helping those who help others Melton residents doing it tough through the latest COVID-19 lockdown are receiving a helping hand from generous shoppers. This year’s Coles Winter Appeal for SecondBite is helping the food rescue organisation come to the assistance of community food charities such as Combined Churches Caring Melton. Shoppers can help support the cause by purchasing $2 donation cards at Coles during the national appeal, which comes as SecondBite releases new research revealing three out of four community food charities are experiencing

higher demand from vulnerable Australians compared to this time last year – particularly from single-parent families and people affected by homelessness and unemployment. The research also shows nearly three in 10 food charities continue to experience a decline in volunteer numbers as a result of COVID-19. Combined Churches Caring Melton chief executive Denise Morris said the team has been juggling its roster of volunteers to keep operating the foodbank service and keep up with increased demand. CCCM has run its foodbank for those doing it

tough in the community since 1995, supporting more than 13,000 local residents each year. Ms Morris said the initial influx of need last year came from international students and refugees who were unable to work, but there has been a big increase in demand this year from a wider range of people who are struggling financially. “Coles and SecondBite Community Food Program helps us to stock our foodbank and provide essential food relief parcels,” she said.

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Moorabool groups, organisations and individuals are encouraged to apply for funding as part of the latest annual Moorabool Community Grants program. More than $270,000 is available to support local activities, projects and events across the Moorabool community. Grants include Community Strengthening Grants valued at $120,000, Community Development Fund Grants up to $100,000, Community Arts and Culture Grants valued at $20,000, Community Events Grants up to $20,000 and Sustainability and Environmental Engagement Grants of $10,000. Community Strengthening Grants are available in the categories of Community Programs, Activities and Initiatives (up to $5000), Capital Improvement Projects ($5000) and Small Projects (up to $1000). Community Arts and Culture Grants, Community Events Grants and Sustainability and Environmental Engagement Grants of up to $3000 per grant are also available. Applicants for these grants must demonstrate they will match the council’s contribution either directly via their own funding or via in-kind support. Community groups seeking Community Development Fund Grants can apply for a grant of between $5000 and $100,000. To be successful applicants must meet minimum requirements. Council is hosting online community grant writing workshop, from noon-1pm August 3 and from 6-7pm August 5. Register your interest by emailing amalloy@moorabool.vic.gov.au Details: www.moorabool.vic.gov.au, 5366 7100 or info@moorabool.vic.gov.au Applications close August 31.

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‘Transphobic’ questions criticised By Benjamin Millar A Melton councillor has been accused of spreading “transphobic” views by pushing for transgender people to be made to use separate public toilets. Watts ward councillor Moira Deeming has used public question time at more than a dozen council meetings across Victoria over the past month to ask whether councils can legally provide ‘sex based’ services and facilities separately to ‘gender identity based’ services and facilities for people who have a gender

identity that differs from the sex they were assigned at birth. “For example, can we legally put signs on a set of public toilets declaring that one is for biological males (including males with an intersex condition), one is for biological females (including biological females with an intersex condition) and one is for people with transgender identities (of any biological sex)?” her question asked. The question was raised in public question time at metropolitan council meetings in areas including Darebin, Knox, Manningham,

Nillumbik, Whittlesea, Melbourne, Port Phillip, Casey, Moreland and Moonee Valley, as well as meetings in regional areas. The responses of the majority of the councils pointed to both federal and Victorian anti-discrimination legislation that prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, gender identity or intersex status. Darebin chief executive Sue Wilkinson said that under these laws, it is discriminatory to require a person who is transgender to use a toilet which does not align with their gender identity. Moonee Valley mayor Cam Nation’s

response took a swipe at Cr Deeming for seeking to create community division and failing to identify herself as a councillor. “Public question time is not an opportunity for councillors elected elsewhere to come into our chambers, and use our council meeting as a platform to spread their homophobic and transphobic views,” he told the meeting. Melton council acting chief executive Luke Shannon said Cr Deeming’s question was raised in her capacity as a private citizen and had not breached council codes. Cr Deeming was contacted for comment.

Release fast-tracked Booming sales in the Melton growth corridor have spurred developers to fast-track releases to keep pace with demand. Housing Institute Australia’s latest Building and Population 2021 report revealed Victoria is one of the strongest growth areas, with Melbourne’s western growth corridor making up 40 per cent of all of greater Melbourne land sales by leading property sales agent RPM late last year. AVID Property Group is therefore fast-tracking the next stage of its master planned Carolina land release in Plumpton after quickly selling more than 95 per cent of its first land releases. Set to be AVID’s second largest community in Melbourne’s west, Carolina is delivering more than 600 homes to house more than 1500 future residents. AVID general manager Victoria, Peter Vlitas said the latest milestone in the community’s

development is the construction of it sales and information centre in Deanside, allowing buyers to visit the site when it is safe to do so. “We’ve seen a strong appetite for land at Carolina since launching the project in early 2019, particularly from second home buyers attracted to the area because of community amenities,” he said. “Carolina is designed as a natural extension of Caroline Springs and with the opening of the sales hub visitors will now have a fantastic way of experiencing what life at Carolina would be like.” Mr Vlitas said buyers continue to remain confident in the market, despite the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. “The industry adapted extraordinarily quickly to virtual and digital methods … it’s become part of the new norm,” he said. Benjamin Millar

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Park revamps planned More than $1.4 million will be spent reshaping three Melton parks, with residents invited to have their say on the projects. Melton Botanic Garden will receive a new nature play space using elements such as rocks, logs and plants to complement the garden and foster imaginative play. Black Knight Way Reserve and Centenary Reserve, both in Kurunjang, will also be upgraded with new play equipment, improved path networks and open play turf space and more new features. Both Kurunjang projects are receiving $300,000 each from the state government’s Parks Revitalisation Program, while the Melton Botanic Garden will receive $117,000 from the Growing Victoria’s Botanic Gardens

Program. Melton mayor Kathy Majdlik said the council, which will match all the funding, is now seeking community input to finalise the concept plans. “We’re really excited about bringing more modernised play spaces to our community, particularly creating places that can cater to a wider range of young people,” she said. Black Knight Way Reserve and Centenary Reserve works are due to begin early next year. The Melton Botanic Garden play space is expected to be under construction from next January until March. Feedback is due by 5pm Tuesday, August 3 via conversations.melton.vic.gov.au

Three men have been arrested after Melton police located a large amount of cash and drugs during a routine intercept in Plumpton. Officers intercepted a Volkswagen on City Vista Court about 7.35pm on Friday, locating almost $25,000 in cash and a large amount of suspected cocaine and cannabis. Police then searched homes in Taylors Hill and Hillside, seizing cocaine and cannabis and an imitation firearm. A 21-year-old Burnside man has been charged with two counts of traffick drug of dependence, possess drug of dependence and deal proceeds of crime. He was bailed to appear before Sunshine Magistrates Court on February 4. A 22-year-old Taylors Hill man was charged with two counts of traffick drug of dependence, possess drug of dependence and deal proceeds of crime. He will appear in court at a later date. A 21-year-old Niddrie man is expected to be charged on summons with drug and firearm-related offences.

Horse float stolen Police are investigating the theft of a horse float from a Bacchus Marsh property between July 13 and 16. The float had license plate N29-346 at the time of theft. Anyone with information on the incident or location of the horse float is urged to contact Bacchus Marsh Police Station on 5366 4500. FOR BREAKING NEWS, VISIT Web: starweekly.com.au Melton & Moorabool Star Weekly @starweeklynews @star_weekly

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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.

Fuel prices at Melton petrol stations last week. (Damjan Janevski) 226880_01

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. 628174

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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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A study of lockdown 5.0 Five students share how they are feeling about Victoria’s fifth lockdown. Anna Marabeliotakis, year 12 Ahh, here we go again. Lockdown 5.0, most people’s initial reaction to another lockdown. Mine too. I must admit, being stuck at home has me craving human connection more than ever, and I mean human contact away from a screen. I miss the social aspect of being at school, work, and having the freedom to organise a catch-up whenever and wherever I feel like it. However, in times of such uncertainty with so much negativity floating around, I find myself grateful for the extra sleep-ins, studying in the comfort of my home and the value of nature.

Vi Truong, year 12

Micah Cursio, year 9

Being a year 10 student, I feel the challenges many Victorian students face with a burden that most of us understand from multiple lockdowns in the past. We know the drill at this point, it’s very hard to face the fact most of us started a new term recharged for the classroom only for the reality of lockdown to return again … But with lockdown comes opportunities… Without the long commute to school, we have more time on our hands to work on homework and other school projects. Even though the new term started with derailed plans, I look forward to putting my blazer and tie on once again.

Sitting at my desk 24/7. Masks on masks off. First lockdown, then second, third, fourth and now fifth. I’m getting restless trying to figure out what’s going to happen next. A part of me is satisfied: I get my sleep-ins, food whenever I want and more time to watch TV. But the rest of me? I’m upset. I wish we were back at school. I miss people more than I ever have. I’m going to miss out on my science dissection. Again! But then again, this situation has left me feeling different. I’m seeing things from a different perspective. I’ve learnt to appreciate the things we’ve lost more than I did before.

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Mathias Sisay, year 9 I am a year 9 student and campus captain. Once again, we are back in lockdown for a fifth time. Personally, I despise lockdown as I lose my social interactions within the community and as a captain – hard to obtain behind a laptop. Nevertheless, when we start to think about it, there are only negatives to COVID-19 and being in lockdown. However, it is important to remember the good things too. Keeping a positive mindset during these times is vital to keeping healthy and positive. Stay safe everyone and look after yourselves.

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As a Melburnian year 12 student, lockdowns are nothing out of the ordinary – though nonetheless, quite honestly, still challenging each time. Along my VCE journey, we’ve endured a couple of the strictest, lengthiest lockdowns worldwide. Necessary, of course, but each has confronted us with mental, physical, social challenges, whilst undertaking one of the most important years of our lives, substantially through a screen. The recent lockdown felt like it’d spontaneously sprung upon me; from being right back into term three, energised and alongside my peers, to the humble abode of, well, my bedroom. But alas, amidst the winter doom and gloom, each lockdown has challenged me to grow and broaden my perspective. I’m now on the homestretch of year 12 and although this lockdown has caused some exhaustion I’m eager to be back in the classroom soon.

Friedrich Tan, year 10

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Professor Rochelle Eime. (Supplied)

Academics from Victoria University and Federation University will explore how community sports clubs can better recruit, train and keep female volunteers. The study has been funded by the state government’s Office for Women in Sport and Recreation’s Change Our Game research grants program, which aims to identify barriers to women and girls engaging in sport and exercise. Led by professor Rochelle Eime, an expert in community sport participation, the researchers will interview key stakeholders from sports clubs such as presidents, team managers

and co-ordinators, umpires and committee members. “We want to understand the volunteer landscape of both the capacity of clubs to have volunteers supporting women and girls, but also support for women and girls to be volunteers in sport,” professor Eime said. She said the study would build upon previous research and conversations with the sports industry. Professor Eime said that while participation for women and girls in sport was increasing, her academic team’s previous research has shown that they are much less likely to have many volunteer roles in sport. She said one reason for this was because of

COVID-19 constantly causing changes to rules and guidelines, leaving club administrators “over-burdened”. Professor Eime also said that sometimes boys and men received preferential treatment in traditionally male-dominated sports when it came to volunteer roles, such as coaching. Professor Eime – who also plays tennis and golf and volunteers at her twin sons’ football team and tennis club – said sport was beneficial for physical, mental and social health. “I look forward to working with the sports industry and developing strategies that the sector can take on board to improve the experience of playing and volunteering in sport for women and girls,” she said.

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Designs for the new 110-place childcare centre in Bacchus Marsh. (Supplied)

Childcare centre planned A new 110-place childcare centre could be built in Bacchus Marsh under plans recently lodged with Moorabool council. The $2 million centre has been flagged for construction by Bacchus Marsh Holdings on a vacant site on the corner of Gisborne Road and the Western Freeway westbound on-ramp. It follows approval given to the developer last year to build a petrol station and Hungry Jacks on the adjacent site, subject to ‘a potential community-oriented use’ for the remaining 2400 square-metre parcel of land. A planning report prepared for the project by SJB Planning states the proposal will be for a centre that provides 110 childcare places, with

building footprint of 883 square metres, 787 square metres of outdoor play area and 26 car parking spaces. “The proposed childcare centre provides a community facility that services the needs of Bacchus Marsh and the greater shire’s townships and settlements,” it states. “The proposed use takes full advantage of the main road address, with the development being well executed, architecturally designed and conceived.” Vehicle access to the proposed carpark will be via an accessway from the proposed adjacent development connecting with Gisborne Road or Clifton Drive.

Pedestrian access will be via a previously approved walkway adjacent to the northern boundary of the neighbouring site. “This approved walkway will provide an east-west linkage through the site, connecting with the existing footpath on Gisborne Road and any potential residential development that may eventuate to the west of the site,” the report states. “Traffic and parking associated with the development will be appropriately managed.” Moorabool council is yet to decide upon the proposal. Benjamin Millar

A West Melton mechanic who cut a man’s brake lines and fired shots into two homes has lost his bid to reduce his prison sentence. Nathan Atkinson was 26 at the time of the offending against ‘MJ’ and her partner ‘BR’, between January and March, 2019. On January 5, 2019, he drove to BR’s house, crawled under his car and cut the brake lines to all four tyres. About 4.30am on January 28, Atkinson went to MJ’s house and threw a Molotov cocktail up the driveway before firing two shots at the house, one bullet entering a bedroom occupied by MJ’s grandmother. On March 7, Atkinson fired shots into BR’s house and on March 11 he fired another shot into MJ’s garage roller door. He was arrested on March 22 with a search of his home uncovering a sawn-off rifle and an empty GPS tracker box. In October 2019, Atkinson pleaded guilty in the County Court to two charges of stalking, damaging property, attempted arson, being a prohibited person in possession of a firearm, three charges of discharging firearm at premises and possessing a drug of dependence. In December 2019 a judge sentenced him to eight years and one month jail, with a non-parole period of five years. The applicant sought leave to appeal against his sentence on the grounds that the sentencing was “manifestly excessive” and that he had been “double punished”. However appeal judges said the appeal must be refused. “We detect no error in the judge’s stated approach… in our view, neither complaint has substance.”

Feedback sought on plans for gas network’s ‘missing link’ Feedback is being sought on plans to build a 50-kilometre gas pipeline stretching from Plumpton to Wollert. An inquiry is collecting submissions to consider the environmental effects of the proposed Western Outer Ring Main Gas Pipeline Project, a buried high pressure gas transmission pipeline between APA VTS Australia’s existing Plumpton Regulating Station and Wollert Compressor Station. The proposed pipeline will provide the ‘missing link’ in Victoria’s high-pressure gas transmission network, to ensure Victoria’s gas transmission network can service current peak winter demand. 10 MELTON & MOORABOOL STAR WEEKLY Tuesday, 27 July, 2021

The environment effects statement (EES) for the project, together with the pipeline licence application, have been released for public comment. Planning Minister Richard Wynne is appointing a planning panel to review public submissions and consider the environmental effects of the project. Mr Wynne said the project has the potential for significant environmental effects, in particular on native vegetation and habitat. “An environment effect statement is warranted to provide an integrated, robust and transparent process to assess the proposal’s effects and associated uncertainties, and

to evaluate effectiveness of the proposed avoidance, mitigation, management and offsetting measures, prior to any statutory approval decisions,” he said. The inquiry will conduct public hearings in October. Members of the public and any other parties seeking to be heard at the public hearing are required to submit a written submission and indicate on the submission form that they would like to be heard at the hearing. Submissions on the proposal are due to be lodged by August 17 via engage.vic.gov.au/ worm-inquiry. Benjamin Millar

The proposed route of the 50-kilometre gas pipeline. (Supplied)

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hauna Wilson was born in 1964 and named Sean by her parents. She says she was “always female” but it took her 45 years to accept the fact. The Wyndham resident, recently published You Say Different, I Say Individual, which is subtitled My journey in finding the woman within. The book details Wilson’s journey as a “confused young little boy” to her present life as a nurse, advocate and public speaker. It covers aspects of Wilson’s life including abuse at a Catholic school, bullying and bastardisation in the military system and the loss of her beloved 17-year-old sister to suicide. Wilson’s own struggles with mental health, her transition to become a “proud woman” in 2008 and the development of the relationship with her husband Robert also feature. A particularly fascinating part of the book details Wilson’s time working in the Coburg Prison Complex during the 1980s when she came face-to-face with some of Victoria’s most dangerous and notorious criminals.

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Wilson said that Melbourne’s first COVID-19 lockdown in March last year provided her with an opportunity to work on the book, outside of her working hours as a nurse. “Friends have been telling me for years that I had a story worth telling,” she said. “I just wasn’t sure why would anyone be interested in mine.” Wilson said she decided to write her autobiography for a number of reasons, including to learn more about who she really was and to promote the benefits of the wider community accepting people’s differences. She said she wanted the book to be a resource for others and their families who travel a similar journey to her own. “I also want to bring to the forefront of people’s minds the potential damage that is caused through ignorance, bullying, judgemental attitudes and rejection of those they see different,” Wilson said. Wilson said that by the age of four, she had an inkling she might be “different” but did not know why. She said she never “wanted” to be a woman but finally accepted who she was as an adult. “The only decision I found I had to make was to live or die,” she said. “By choosing to live, I accepted who I was and the potential repercussions of that decision on me, my family and my employment. “My birth and extended family have been accepting and amazing.” A touching photo in the book is from Wilson’s wedding. In the image, her mother Roma, a senior citizen, is walking down the aisle alongside her daughter. Wilson said there was “no way” she could have undergone gender transition in the 1960s, ’70s or ’80s. “There were still the traditional attitudes that everyone was brought up on by the older generation of the ’30s, ’40s and ’50s,” she said. Wilson said that fortunately, society was now more liberal. “Social acceptance has changed over recent decades that has allowed confidence in many to accept and be openly comfortable presenting who they really are,” she said. 12 MELTON & MOORABOOL STAR WEEKLY Tuesday, 27 July, 2021

Shauna Wilson. (Picture: Jude van Daalen from The Melbourne Portrait Studio) Inset: Shauna as a child, when she was still known as Sean. (Supplied)

Shauna Wilson, when she was still known as Sean, as an armoured corp trooper in 1984. Right: Shauna on her wedding day to husband Robert, with her mother Roma; with her eldest son Lewis; after graduating from her university studies to become a nurse. (Pictures: Supplied)

“The accessibility to information and education via online portals and social networks has given to a much safer tolerance.” In the book, Wilson recounts that many people held different views when she joined the army in 1982 as a reserve soldier.

After an unknown colleague went through her wardrobe and found some women’s clothes, she experienced both verbal and physical abuse from others in the defence force. Despite Wilson’s harsh treatment in the army as a young person, she returned to work

in the defence force twice before re-enlisting in 2010 in the Australian Army Pay Corps. Of returning to the army, she writes: “I am sure there was mutterings about my gender in private, but at no point was I made to feel uncomfortable at all.” Wilson went on to enjoy another eight years as a part-time soldier, which only ended after she was injured in a motor vehicle accident. Wilson eventually left the Department of Defence to study nursing. Nowadays, she also shares her life experience and expertise in the medical field by speaking at events, universities and TAFEs. Three years ago, Wilson was a keynote speaker at the Australian College of Nursing (ACN) National Nursing Forum. “I presented to over 500 of my peers on parts of my journey through life as a transgender woman to becoming a nurse in 2014,” she said. Wilson also helped to develop the ACN’s Nursing Leadership in Diversity and Inclusion Guiding Principles document and served as a member of the college’s Men in Nursing working party, which was formed to investigate barriers and stigmas that keep males from pursuing nursing as a career. As an advocate for diversity and inclusion, Wilson’s writes about being true to herself and refusing to become a victim. One of the most confronting parts of the book is a sexual assault that Wilson experienced. “To be abused by a teacher as a young child, beaten regularly by other kids as I grew up, and sexually assaulted as an adult, each had the potential to destroy me, I struggle with people labelling me brave. “By absorbing that pain both emotional and physical, that hatred towards my attackers, and living to tell the story has enabled me to come out the other side a much stronger woman,” she said. “This is what makes me a survivor.” Details: http://shaunawilson.com.au/ For assistance contact Lifeline on 13 11 14 or www.lifeline.org.au or QLife on 1800 184 527 (3pm to midnight) or qlife.org.au.

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Winter wellness to warm you up Winter is officially here (and so if the dreaded sniffle season). To help give your wellness a boost, Melbourne dieticians Alicia and Bree from Wellness in Real Life have teamed up with Califia Farms for some warming recipes and their top five tips to help nourish your immune system and keep you energised and fighting fit throughout the colder months. 1. Increase the variety of foods you eat across the day One of the best things we can do to ensure we’re meeting our daily nutrient, vitamin and mineral requirements and supporting our immune system, is to increase the diversity of foods in our diet. Some quick and easy go-to’s are: Breakfast: Topping wholegrain cereal with fruit, nuts and seeds. Change things up in the milk department with plant-based milks containing added calcium. Lunch: Spice dishes up by adding roasted chickpeas, a tin of lentils, wholegrains such as quinoa, fruit, nuts or seeds and dressing lemon, mustard and olive oil for the Vitamin C hit! Dinner: Soups, curries and pastas are the perfect warming dishes. Snacks & drinks: Coffee breaks are a necessity, right? Try swapping out your OG dairy coffee with a plant-based option.

LOADED SWEET POTATO FRIES WITH CALIFIA ‘CHEESE’ SAUCE (Serves 2) Ingredients

2. Keep up your liquids Being indoors with heating all day can mean we actually become dehydrated quite quickly. Find fun ways to keep that cup topped up including adding fruit or herbs to your water bottle for that extra zing or try a herbal tea.

3. Nourish gut health About 70 per cent of our immune system stems from the gut. So, try to keep it happy and healthy by including high fibre and prebiotic rich foods in your diet. Foods that are rich in prebiotics include dried dates and figs, garlic and onion, red kidney beans and chickpeas.

4. Pack in vitamin C Vitamin C is a key nutrient in supporting a healthy immune system. It acts as an antioxidant fighting free radical damage in our bodies. Go-to’s are: citrus fruits, such as oranges, lemons and grapefruits and vegies like capsicum, cabbage, spinach and broccoli

WARMING WINTER CHAI WITH CINNAMON SUGAR (Serves 4)

Ingredients 3 Tbsp loose leaf black tea 4 cups of Califia Farms Oat Barista Blend 1 Tbsp maple syrup 1 tbsp cinnamon Chai spice: 2 tsp cinnamon ground 1 tsp cardamom ground 1 tsp black pepper ground 1 tsp cloves ground 2 tsp ginger ground

5. Include zinc rich foods Zinc is another important mineral for the healthy development of immune cells in our body. .

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Method 1/ Add all dry ingredients together into a saucepan over a medium heat 2/ Stir to quickly combine and add the Califia oat milk 3/ Bring to the boil then turn to low and simmer for 4-5 minutes 4/ Stir in maple syrup 5/ Strain with a fine tea mesh strainer 6/ Sprinkle with extra cinnamon on top! 7/ Enjoy in your dressing gown and Ugg boots while curled up with a book in front of the heater!

2 x large sweet potatoes (sliced into fries and soaked in water overnight- reduces the starch and makes them crispy) Corn flour for covering Olive oil Salt & pepper Califia ‘cheese’ sauce: 30g plant-based spread (e.g. Nuttelex) 1 ½ Tbsp plain flour 1 ¼ cups Califia Farms Unsweetened Almond Milk 2 tsp white miso paste ½ cup plant-based cheese Toppings: 2 x spring onions (sliced) 1 punnet of cherry tomatoes (halved) 1 avocado (diced) ½ red capsicum (chopped roughly) ¼ red cabbage (shaved) Fresh coriander for garnish

Method 1/ Place the sweet potato fries on flat trays (not too crowded) and coat in corn flour, olive oil, salt and pepper 2/ Place in a pre-heated 180 degrees Celsius oven and cook until crispy (about 30-40 mins) 3/ In the meantime, make the ‘cheese sauce’. Melt the plant-based spread over a medium heat in a saucepan, add flour and cook stirring for 2 mins or until bubbling. Incrementally stir in Califia Unsweetened Almond Milk and stir over a medium heat until it thickens. Whisk in miso and ‘cheese’ until smooth. Season with salt and pepper. 4/ Once the fries are cooked and crispy, place all onto 1 tray. 5/ Top with lashings of the ‘cheese’ sauce and top with pre-prepared vegetables, garnish with coriander and enjoy!

CALIFIA MINI NICECREAM SUNDAES WITH PLANT-BASED ‘ICE MAGIC’ Ingredients Sundae: 2 cups of frozen banana slices 2 Tbsp Califia Unsweetened Vanilla Almond Milk Plant-based ‘ice magic’ ½ cup almond milk chocolate 1 Tbsp coconut oil Toppings: Glace’ cherries Sprinkles Crushed peanuts

Method 1/ In a blender blend the frozen banana until it forms a bread crumb like consistency. 2/ Through the safety funnel, add the Califia Unsweetened Vanilla Almond Milk slowly to incorporate the mixture so it’s smooth like soft serve. 3/ Place into a tray, smooth the top with a spoon and freeze for at least an hour (ideally overnight) or until firm to touch. 4/ Before serving make the plant-based ‘ice magic’ by placing the almond milk chocolate and coconut oil in a microwave safe container and microwave until melted and combined. 5/ Scoop nicecream into serving dish, drizzle with plant-based ‘ice magic’ and top with your favourite toppings!

CRISPY TOFU & VEGGIE CURRY (Serves 4) Ingredients Curry paste: 1 onion, roughly chopped 2 garlic cloves, roughly chopped 2cm ginger, roughly chopped ½ tsp ground turmeric 1 tsp ground cumin 1 tsp ground cardamom 1 tsp fennel seeds 1 tsp Garam Masala 1 tsp salt Curry: 1 tsp olive oil 1 block of firm tofu (drain liquid, cover in paper towel and press for about 10mins between the bench and a heavy book to remove any excess liquid) 1 ¼ cups of passata 2 cups of Califia Farms Unsweetened Almond Milk

¼ butternut pumpkin, diced with skin off ¼ cauliflower, chopped into small sections 2 cinnamon sticks 1 red chilli, roughly chopped ½ cup coriander, finely chopped 2 cups of brown rice, cooked according to packet 4 naan bread Riata: 1 cup coconut yoghurt ¼ cucumber, finely diced

Method 1/ Place all of the curry paste ingredients into a food processor and process until relatively smooth. You might need to add a dash of olive oil if the ingredients aren’t coming together.

2/ Heat the oil in the saucepan, add the curry paste, cook stirring until fragrant. Add the passata, Califia’s Unsweetened Almond Milk, pumpkin, cauliflower, cinnamon and chilli. 3/ Reduce the heat to low/medium and cook for around 25-30 mins. 4/ Meanwhile cook the rice and tofu. Slice the tofu into cubes, heat oil in a large frying pan over high heat and fry the tofu until crispy on all sides! Remove and set aside on paper towel. 5/ Mix together the riata ingredients and place into a small bowl, heat the naan according to the pack instructions and cook the rice 6/ When ready to serve place rice, curry and tofu on top. Garnish with riata and coriander and eat with your naan. 13 MELTON & MOORABOOL STAR WEEKLY Tuesday, 27 July, 2021

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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.

ACROSS

easy

2 9 1 4 5 9 6 7 4 9 5 3 4 8 7 5 3 5 7 8 5 1 7 3 8 9 9 5 4 3 6 2 medium

3 4 6 9 6 1 8 1 4 2 6 8 1

QUICK CROSSWORD

DOWN

Follow (7) Tiny fish (7) Social exclusion (9) Doesn’t pass (5) Gradually (6) Categorise (8) Put in (6) Devoted followers (4) Gem (4) Patch of water (6) Leaping (8) Self-absorption (6) Prohibited (5) Made clear (9) Ingredient (7) Ratify (7)

1 5 9 10 11 12 14 15 19 20 24 25 27 28 29 30

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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 13 16 17 18 21 22 23 26

Partner (6) Natural fibre used in clothing (6) Allowing (8) Platform (4) Likeness (10) Deny (6) Hostile (8) Author of short pieces (8) Defendant (10) Small warship (8) Worth a lot of money (8) Lazy person (8) Blow (6) Victor (6) Soil (6) Vaulted recess (4)

DECODER

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2 3 9 5 8 4 1 6 8 3 1 7 2

1 5

hard

2 4 1 8 9

5 1 9

7 3

9 6

10 11 12 13

14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26

C D K F EMR X V H Z G S C D 16

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4 9 4 3 5 3 7 2

9-LETTER WORD

easy

medium

3 1 6 4 7 9 5 2 8

3 5 8 7 2 4 9 1 6

4 9 7 6 1 8 3 2 5

2 6 1 3 9 5 7 4 8

5 1 4 9 6 2 8 7 3

6 7 9 8 4 3 2 5 1

8 3 2 1 5 7 4 6 9

9 2 3 5 7 6 1 8 4

1 4 5 2 8 9 6 3 7

7 8 6 4 3 1 5 9 2

2 8 7 3 5 6 1 9 4

9 5 4 8 1 2 6 3 7

1 4 8 2 9 3 7 6 5

6 3 2 7 8 5 4 1 9

5 7 9 1 6 4 2 8 3

8 2 1 9 4 7 3 5 6

4 9 5 6 3 1 8 7 2

7 6 3 5 2 8 9 4 1

hard 6 7 3 4 2 9 1 8 5

9 1 8 6 5 7 2 4 3

5 4 2 8 3 1 6 9 7

7 5 1 9 4 6 8 3 2

3 6 9 2 8 5 4 7 1

2 8 4 7 1 3 9 5 6

4 3 5 1 9 2 7 6 8

1 9 7 3 6 8 5 2 4

8 2 6 5 7 4 3 1 9

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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: 11 words: Good 16 words: Very good 22 words: Excellent

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3 LETTERS APE ARK ASH BET BRA CAT COG EBB EKE ERA EVE GEM HUE MOO NAG NEE NIL NUN ONE PIE SPA TEN THY WAG WEB WEE

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GERMS GROVE HERON IMAGE KNEES LEDGE MANIA METER MIRED NOMAD PAPAL PATIO PEDAL PIANO RABBI RACER RARER ROMAN SHALL SHOVE SLATE

SLEEP SNIPE SPASM STRAP SWAPS TYRES ZEBRA 6 LETTERS MANAGE RESIGN 7 LETTERS INANEST KNEECAP

MATINEE MISLAID OUTCOME RENEGED 8 LETTERS LOLLIPOP PENALISE PREMIERS STOCKADE 10 LETTERS CHANDELIER EMANCIPATE

elope, leer, leper, lope, lore, peel, peep, peer, people, pere, pole, pope, pore, prep, propel, PROPELLER, proper, reel, repel, role, roller, rope

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Oaks hope following crisp debut By Michael Howard Chris Alford can start having a good look at this year’s Pryde’s EasiFeed Victoria Oaks prospects after Leer showed Group 1 intent with an eye-catching Victorian debut. The centrepoint of a Saturday night treble by trainer Brent Lilley and reinsman Alford, Leer was joined by Robbie Royale and Kyvalley Chief in saluting for the stable as metropolitan racing came to Kilmore. The American Ideal three-year-old filly, a half-sister to Wildwest, looked most crisp on the cool night with a comprehensive win in the Don Logie Memorial 3YO Pace, the third of her career after winning two of her four starts for New Zealand owner-breeders Maree and Bruce Wallace in her birthplace. Alford told Trots Vision he rated both her and Robbie Royale his best two chances heading into the night’s racing. “She trialled here well a few weeks ago when conditions were terrible, so I only went really slow time and she dashed up in 28, felt like she could have gone 26,” he said. “I didn’t know what the one horse [Just As Well] would do because I drove it and led when she ran second last start, but [Leer] did get out of the gate really quick.” That would see her whip to the front in a 42.8-second lead time and then run even quarters to hold all challengers at bay, gaining separation with a 28.9-second third quarter and ultimately winning by 14 metres. And Alford hinted there was still significant improvement to come. “She started kicking the wheels and that’s why she wanted to roll along a bit. She hit them virtually all the way and never settled that well,” he said. Pressed on her future plans, he said “it’s hard

Leer crosses the line for an eye-catching Victorian debut. (Supplied)

to say, but I think she will measure up to the good Oaks fillies”. It was a good night for three-year-olds, with Soho Bollinger winning the card’s richest race, the $30,000 Jet Roofing Winter Championship Final, a Group 3 for trainer Mick Stanley, owner-breeder Robert Watson and reinsman Zac Phillips. Up against open age runners in the 70-79 rating band, Soho Bollinger ripped to the front from the widest gate and then rocked the field to sleep in a 62.4-second first half before

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SPORTS QUIZ 1. Which much-loved former F1 broadcaster passed away earlier this year?

5. Approximately how many kilometres is the distance of a marathon?

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Giannis Antetokounmpo

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SPORT Garuccio’s United signing Left-back Ben Garuccio has been announced as the second off-season signing for Western United. The 26-year-old joins Western United after playing 21 games for Melbourne City last season. Garuccio, who was born in Adelaide, said he was “really happy” to be joining Western United. “This is a great club with strong ambitions and I can’t wait to get started,” Garuccio said. “I’m looking forward to helping the club challenge for trophies and seeing where we can go. “The club has a really passionate fan base that is continuing to grow, and I’m excited to play in front of them and help the growth of this club.” Western United’s newly appointed A-League head coach John Aloisi first signed Garuccio as a 17-year-old, providing him the opportunity to make his A-League debut for Melbourne Heart (now Melbourne City) nine years ago. After his time at Melbourne Heart, Garuccio moved to Adelaide United and picked up three

caps for Australia’s under-19’s side along the way. Between 2018 and 2020, Garuccio played 21 games in the Scottish Premier League across two seasons with Hearts. He scored his first goal for Hearts in a 5-0 win against Inverness Caledonian Thistle during July 2018, with a 25-yard free-kick. Garuccio also played twice for the Olyroos before returning to Melbourne City last season. Aloisi said he has known Garuccio since he was a teenager and that he was a player that he has always admired. “He still possesses a lot of the qualities that I saw in him at that time – a well-rounded full-back with a good mix of defensive and attacking strengths,” Aloisi said. “To bring him in to the club was something I wanted to do very quickly and seeing his growth in the last few years makes me excited about the role he can play in our team.” Garuccio is Aloisi’s first signing as Western United boss, and he joins Dylan Wenzel-Halls as the second acquisition of the off-season ahead of the team’s return for pre-season training.

Tom Rogers has been selected in Cricket Victoria’s new Stars Academy. (Cricket Victoria)

Ben Garuccio. (Supplied/GAZi Photography/Western United)

Auskicker set to live Grand Final dream Aintree Auskicker Zoe Benyah will be living the dream this September when she hits the hallowed turf of the MCG at half-time on Grand Final day. Zoe, from Aintree NAB AFL Auskick Centre, was announced as round 18’s weekly nominee for the 2021 NAB AFL Auskicker of the Year competition. Weekly nominees are announced during the Friday night match broadcast, with Zoe announced during the Richmond Tigers and Brisbane Lions clash. She now has the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to present an AFL premiership player with their medal on Grand Final Day, after joining other lucky Auskicker of the Year weekly nominees for a half-time match.

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I can’t explain ... if there was a big ginormous word that meant amazing ... that would be it - Zoe Benyah

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“It was awesome being interviewed by Hamish [broadcaster Hamish McLachlan], because he’s famous and I got to meet him,” she said. “I can’t explain how great being a nominee is, if there was a big ginormous word that meant amazing, fantastic, awesome, then that would be it.” Zoe’s dad Emmanuel said although she is already excited, Zoe doesn’t fully understand the enormity of what she is about to experience come Grand Final day. “It’s an experience she will brag about to all her friends and older cousins for many years to come,” he said. Zoe also has the chance to be crowned the overall NAB AFL Auskicker of the Year, which will be announced during Grand Final week. The winner will receive $5000 in a NAB Reward Saver Account plus Geelong Football Club captain Joel Selwood and AFLW star Katie Brennan will be their personal footy mentors in 2022. Benjamin Millar

NAB AFL Auskicker of the Year weekly nominee Zoe Benyah. (AFL Photos)

Slogger Rogers earns academy spot Gisborne Cricket Club product Tom Rogers has been selected in a new academy program designed to give the state’s best young players a kick-start. Cricket Victoria’s Stars Academy will bring together 13 of the best-performing players from the Victorian Premier Cricket competition. The Stars Academy’s first outing will be a trip to Darwin in August, where the players will play T20 cricket as part of the Northern Territory’s Cricket 365 program. The academy players will share the experience with a handful of Melbourne Stars players, including Nathan Coulter-Nile, Nick Larkin, Tom O’Connell and Clint Hinchliffe. Rogers said he was looking forward to having the opportunity to develop his game in good company. “It’s pretty surreal at the moment to have my name mentioned with all of these players, it’s very special,” Rogers said. “At this stage I don’t know a huge amount about what will be involved but I’m just excited to learn from the experience. I’ll be chewing all of the other players’ ears off trying to get better.” Melbourne Stars interim general manager Blair Crouch said the program was tailored to assist player development. “We’re really supportive of the academy concept and what it will mean for the identification and nurturing of talent over the short, medium and long-term,” Crouch said. “It serves a dual purpose … giving players something to aspire to be part of and for us to help them realise the potential in their games.” Originally from Bacchus Marsh, Rogers played his junior cricket at Gisborne and Darley. He was selected to play in three successive Country National Championships between 2015-2018. He earned his spot in Cricket Victoria’s academy after an impressive 2020-21 season for Ringwood Cricket Club. Rogers averaged 52.67 with the bat, which included an unbeaten knock of 181 in round one against Northcote. His stellar season also earned him a spot in the Kookaburra Men’s Premier Team of the Season. “To be honest, the T20 format suits me because I’m a bit of a slogger,” he said. “Where my game is at the moment, it’s definitely my favourite format.” The T20 tournament will run from August 15 to August 27. 19 MELTON & MOORABOOL STAR WEEKLY Tuesday, 27 July, 2021

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