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A repair cafe is on the cards for Mernda in a bid to tackle “throw away” culture. Whittlesea council and Whittlesea Community Connections are planning to open the repair cafe in mid-2022 at the Mernda Community House. Repair cafes have popped up across Melbourne in recent years, offering repairs to broken items such as small electrical appliances, bikes, woodwork and textiles. Whittlesea council chair administrator Lydia Wilson said the repair cafe is a part of the council’s plan to address waste in the municipality. “The repair cafe … is an action in the City of Whittlesea Rethinking Waste Plan 2021-2030,” Ms Wilson said. “The repair cafe will be staffed by skilled volunteers who will help community members repair broken items … reducing the amount of waste that goes to landfill and giving their items a second life. “Workshops on sustainable living will also be held at the cafe.” The council hopes to establish more repair cafes across the municipality in the future.
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No place to call home By Michaela Meade More than 600 people living in the City of Whittlesea have no place to call home, prompting calls for more support to address homelessness. According to Whittlesea council, there are at least 630 people without a home in the area, and a further 10,000 households in housing stress. The council said its research revealed at least 3800 new affordable homes were “urgently needed” to address the issue. The data was shared as part of a Homelessness Week campaign last week, and called for more state government support for
organisations like Hope Street. Hope Street plans to open crisis accommodation for young people in Whittlesea. Hope Street chief executive Donna Bennet said young people were feeling housing stress the most. “Young people aged 20 to 24 years are one of the groups least represented in any form of social housing across Australia, including public housing and community housing,” Ms Bennet said. “Without appropriate support and resourcing, the risk extends to long term chronic homelessness, long term unemployment, social isolation and
devastating mental ill-health. “Social housing is critical to preventing youth homelessness and its progression into long term adult homelessness.” Ms Bennet said she expects Tuesday’s census to reveal “more of what we already know”. “More than 116,000 Australians currently experience homelessness on any given night, and more than 28,000 of those are young people aged between 12 and 24 [years],” she said. “Regrettably, these numbers have been on an upwards trajectory from one census period to the next. “Whilst census data will help all levels
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The Bulla Hill Railway is back on track for 2021. The railway’s last run day was in March 2020 before the COVID-1 a stop to public events. 9 pandemic put Railway committee member Kris Siderov said member s couldn’t visit the railway during lockdow n. “When we finally got we found weeds across given the all clear, the tracks … so we’ve been slowly cleaning up and trying to reduce the amount of weeding.” The miniature train day of the year last had it’s first run month. Mr Siderov said the railway was missed by the community. “We had a good run day in January and everyone was really good and helpful with signing in,” he said. “It was a really pleasan t day to come back to everything.” To ensure a COVIDS afe environment, passengers are required to sign in and to bring a mask. There are also limits on the number of people allowed The Bulla Hill Railway on site. operates on the third Sunday of each run day is on Sunday,month. The next Februar Details: facebook.com/B y 21. ullaHillRailway
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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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Fires stoke residents’ fears By Michaela Meade Two fires in Hume in the past week have stirred up residents’ fears once again. Residents of Broadmeadows and surrounding suburbs were issued with an advice warning after a fire at tyre recycling plant on Maygar Boulevard on Sunday, August 1. Fire Rescue Victoria (FRV) said firefighters arrived at the scene to find a pile of tyres alight and issuing a significant amount of smoke. There was also a fire at a recycling factory on Northbourne Road, Campbellfield on Wednesday, August 4.
FRV said crews found a stack of recycling materials in a waste compactor well alight. Broadmeadows Progress Association secretary Sonia Rutherford said she had “instant anxiety” during last Sunday’s fire. “When I saw the smoke … I got very anxious,” Ms Rutherford said. “I thought, it’s coming again, only this time we won’t be lucky. “It reawakened our experience, and our concern from previous [incidents].” Ms Rutherford said the blaze at SKM Recycling’s Coolaroo plant in 2017 was the main reason for her concern. The blaze took 11 days to extinguish and
blanketed much of the northern suburbs in smoke. Ms Rutherford said the Environment Protection Authority Victoria (EPA) needed to help quell residents’ anxiety. “We’re surrounded by industrial sites, with that comes issues of all nature, we understand that,” she said. “But what we have as protection … is sorely lacking. “The EPA was given extra responsibility, and authority to do better. “When I saw the fire on [Sunday] my immediate thought was, ‘why are these powers failing?’” Anti-Toxic Waste Alliance president
Colleen Hartland said the frequency of fires in the north-west had a major impact on community morale. “It gives people that sense that we’re not valued,” she said. “If we were, this wouldn’t happen. “You don’t see this kind of thing happening in Toorak.” Ms Hartland said monitoring was key to reducing fires. “At the moment, there’s very poor air monitoring in these areas,” Ms Hartland said. “With monitoring, [FRV] would be on top of it before it actually happens … they’d know where the core [of the blaze] is.”
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Television role a dream come true Mill Park comedian James Liotta will be featured on the next season of 7Mate’s Fat Pizza: Back in Business. Fat Pizza is an Australian comedy series created by Paul Fenech, which initially aired on SBS for its first five seasons between 2000 and 2007, before moving to 7mate for its sixth season in 2019. Liotta said the “very exciting” opportunity to continue his role as main character Pauly’s cousin Lino, after being featured in a few
scenes during season six, is a long-time dream come true. “I grew up always wanting to be in this profession,” Liotta said. “I’ve never had a role that I could be recognised from until now.” Liotta said the sitcom-esque comedy, centred on the operation of a local pizza shop, is something people from all walks of life can enjoy. “It’s an absurd comedy, with really over the top characters and crazy scenarios,” he said.
“It’s just a crazy show centred around a pizza shop. “The show embraces an ethnic culture. “It’s something accessible by everybody – you can be from anywhere in the world, be from any background … and it can be enjoyed for what it is.” Fat Pizza: Back in Business will begin airing on 7Mate after the Olympics.
A COVID-19 case has been linked to a Hume school, as the number of cases and exposure sites across the state continues to grow. A student at Ilim College’s Kiewa campus in Dallas has tested positive for the virus. In a statement, the school said the student attended the campus on Tuesday, August 3 and Wednesday, August 4. “Our college is working closely with [the health department] to ensure best practice in managing our response and to maximise protection of our community from the virus,” the statement said. All staff and students at the campus were told to get tested immediately and isolate for 14 days. Victoria recorded 11 new locally acquired cases on Monday. One of the cases was in isolation for the entirety of their infectious period. The health department said it detected a number of “strong, repeat” detection of COVID-19 fragments in wastewater in the Broadmeadows area. “It is likely there are undetected positive cases of COVID-19 in that catchment,” the department said in a statement. The catchment includes Attwood, Broadmeadows, Campbellfield, Coolaroo, Gladstone Park, Greenvale, Jacana, Meadows Heights, Roxburgh Park, Somerton, Tullamarine and Westmeadows. Anyone who lives, works or has visited the suburbs between July 28 and August 6 is urged to watch for symptoms and get tested as soon as possible if any symptoms develop. Michaela Meade
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Park for seniors to enjoy A custom-built seniors exercise park in Thomastown has been recognised for its innovation and inclusivity. Whittlesea council’s ENJOY project, carried out in partnership with the National Ageing Research Institute and Wyndham council, won the research award at Parks & Leisure Australia’s recent Victorian Awards for Excellence. The ENJOY project aims to encourage older residents to be physically active by creating accessible space with specialised outdoor exercise and agility equipment. Whittlesea chair administrator Lydia Wilson said the Barry Road park in Thomastown highlighted the council’s commitment to ensuring access to age-appropriate outdoor spaces for residents of all age groups.
“With over 30,000 residents aged over 60 living in the City of Whittlesea, council is focused on creating liveable neighbourhoods for people of all ages and abilities,” Ms Wilson said. “Council is excited to deliver innovative parks and open spaces that support our residents to age well and boost their health and wellbeing.” The park has been in use for 12 weeks, with council reporting participants experiencing a reduced fear of falls and feelings of loneliness, and improved physical function and wellbeing. The park has a balance beam, core twister and hip spring, and is designed to improve seniors’ physical health and provide intergenerational play opportunities with the adjacent junior playground.
Police are appealing for information about the rider of a motorbike who allegedly evaded police on Sunday, August 1. Police said they attempted to intercept the rider on the corner of O’Herns Road and Miller Street in Epping. Police said the number plate of the bike was partially obscured with white tape. Anyone who may be able to assist in identifying the bike or its rider should contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
Epping death Victoria Police are assisting WorkSafe with an investigation into a fatal collision at the Melbourne Market in Epping on August 2. Police said a 23-year-old man, who is yet to be formally identified, died at the scene. Police will prepare a report for the coroner.
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Low vaccine rate in north-west By Michaela Meade Melbourne’s north-west region has been revealed to have the state’s lowest rate of COVID-19 vaccination, with eligibility and the nature of the workforce being flagged as potential reasons. The federal government last week released data revealing vaccination rates across the country. In Melbourne’s north-west, 34.7 per cent of people aged 15 and over had received one dose while 15.6 per cent of people aged 15 and over are fully vaccinated. Bendigo was revealed to have the highest
rate of people aged 15 and over with at least one dose at 52.6 per cent. Geelong had the highest rate of people aged 15 and over fully vaccinated, at 25.9 per cent. North Western Melbourne Primary Health Network chief executive Chris Carter said there were a number of reasons for the low vaccine rate in Melbourne’s north-west. “We have a younger population and a lot of people may not be eligible,” he said. “The nature of the workforce essentially is essential service workers with jobs that involve long hours and getting time off work is really difficult.”
Altona North GP and Australian Medical Association state council chairman Mukesh Haikerwal said supply was one reason for the lag. “We need more supply and we need more participation and we need more messaging so that people are actually prepared and geared up to do the vaccine and also prepared to take the vaccine,” he said. Dr Haikerwal said there weren’t enough vaccination sites in the north-west. “I think the issue is this: Wyndham’s the size of Canberra but hardly got any vaccination sites and people there have got very few doses.
“It’s a common problem across the north-west.” Federal Lalor MP Joanne Ryan said the average age of the Wyndham community is 32 years. “Sixty-four per cent of our community is below the age of 40 [years] and not eligible to be vaccinated yet,” Ms Ryan said. “Instead of trying to blame lower socio-economic families or multicultural communities for vaccination hesitancy, [people] need to look at the… vaccination roll out… 113,000 people I represent aren’t able to get their hands on the vaccine.”
Say ‘goodbye’ to COVID we would get the personal engagement with having people speaking in other languages.” Professor Carter said NWMPHN had worked with 60 people to put the videos together to make sure they were getting the right message across. He said the reaction so far had been good. “We’ve circulated it far and wide on Twitter, Facebook and social media.” Professor Carter’s biggest message is to encourage people to talk to their doctor or health professional and work out what is best for them. “We can then say goodbye to COVID.” View the video at: nwmphn.org.au/ GoodbyeCovid Tara Murray Some of those in the media video campaign. (Supplied)
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Study into COVID heart health The Baker Heart & Diabetes Institute (BHDI) in Hoppers Crossing is embarking on a $2.5 million study of the long-term impacts of COVID-19 on heart health. The study, funded by the Medical Research Future Fund, is being led by Dr Erin Howden and Professor Tom Marwick. Their aim is to understand whether COVID-19 damages the heart’s chambers and blood vessels, and whether it impacts upon a heart’s functional capacity (the ability to perform aerobic work). It will also examine if best practice management, such as medication and exercise training, can help restore this function in
COVID-19 survivors. “There has been huge variation in the scientific literature to date on the cardiovascular impacts of COVID-19 in Europe, but we have no idea what the patterns look like in Australia,” Professor Marwick said. The BHDI hopes to recruit 1000 people who have had COVID to take part in the study, including residents of Melbourne’s west. Derrimut father Abhi Nair, who contracted COVID-19 last June, has signed up to participate in the study. Abhi’s wife Dhara Rajyaguru, mother Lalitha Nair and father
Viswanathan Nair also developed COVID in 2020. Viswanathan, 74, spent 120 days in hospital with the illness. Abhi himself, who is not sure where he became infected with the virus, was hospitalised twice and spent weeks feeling ill. Abhi said that COVID-19 had been a “nightmare” for his family, especially when his father – who had no underlying health conditions – was hospitalised. He said that before COVID-19, Viswanathan was an active man who enjoyed walking and gardening. Abhi said his father never complained, but nowadays did not
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Orange Door site finalised A site in Broadmeadows has been chosen for a new Orange Door network. Orange Door is a free service for adults, young people and children who are experiencing or have experienced family violence. Prevention of Family Violence Minister Gabrielle Williams last week announced that an Orange Door network would begin operating in Hume and Moreland by the end of the year, based in Broadmeadows. Ms Williams said the establishment of all 17 Orange Door networks across Victoria was important. “Securing a site in every region across the state is a major milestone in ensuring that no matter where they live, families across Victoria experiencing family violence can get the co-ordinated support that saves and changes lives,” she said. “The Orange Door network is just one part of our system-wide reforms to eliminate family violence and make it easier for families to access the support they need.” Five service partners including Berry Street, Uniting, DPV Health, the Victorian Aboriginal Childcare Agency, and the Victorian Aboriginal Community Services Association will assist the delivery of the network to Hume and Moreland. The Broadmeadows site will be supported by access points, outposted and outreach services to ensure regional Hume Moreland access, and will also be accessible by telephone and email. Details: orangedoor.vic.gov.au
Hume council is decorating the municipality with colourful murals, with the help of locally-connected artists. Mete Erdogan was chosen to design a mural on the side of the FoodWorks in Dallas. Erdogan said he wanted to pay tribute to his mother Lucy, who had grown up in the area after moving to Dallas at 14-years-old, as well as Dallas itself. “The mural is really a mix of what Dallas means to me,” he said. “Each individual tile is based on my experience. “There’s a suitcase, to represent the immigrant population in the area. “There are hearts with my mum’s face in them. “[The mural] is all done in dedication to her.” Erdogan said the mural also showcases multicultural symbols for protection, boots to represent the workforce, native plants, and an homage to the Ford factory, where a number of Dallas locals were employed before its closure. Erdogan said the chance to participate in Hume’s mural project was “fantastic”. “It’s a big thing for me,” he said. “[Hume council] were very enthusiastic about the project, especially getting more local artists with connections to Hume to design [murals]. “I love to see that connection stand out, and I’m excited to see where it goes.” Erdogan’s mural can be seen on the northside of FoodWorks on Dobell Place, Dallas. Michaela Meade
move much and became tired easily. Abhi, 42, said he was fairly healthy before getting COVID, and could run five kilometres. However, he now has breathing issues and experiences difficulty when climbing a set of stairs. Abhi said this was one of his main motivations for taking part in the BHDI study, plus a desire to help researchers understand the long-term effects of coronavirus. Study participants will be required to undergo cardiac scans and exercise testing. Details: https://baker.edu.au/research/ clinical-trials/perceive-study
Artist Mete Erdogan with his mother, Lucy. Inset: Mete Erdogan designed the mural, which appears on the side of Dallas’ FoodWorks. (Pictures: Supplied)
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By Michaela Meade Parents from Lalor’s Northern School for Autism are appealing for community support in a campaign for a purpose-built secondary campus. The school is located on the Peter Lalor Vocational College (PLVC) community site, along with the Lalor Men’s Shed and the Whittlesea University of the Third Age group. Lyndell Farha, who has children at the school and sits on school council, said the basic necessities of students need to be met, and that the school is “at breaking point”. “It’s not purpose-built for us,” Ms Farha said. “There’s no library, no specialty rooms like science, art, or music. “There’s no space for them to run around… they use the car park. “There’s no running hot water. “If a child soils themselves, they can’t put them in a shower, they have to use baby wipes.” The school currently has 141 students enrolled, and Ms Farha said there is no capacity to take on graduates from the school’s primary campus in Reservoir. “We’re ballooning,” she said. “We’ve got kids that need to come across from Reservoir, who just can’t. “Twenty-seven students can’t graduate from [primary school] because there’s not enough room. “That wouldn’t happen with a school for kids without disabilities. “We’re not asking for elaborate things, we just want the basics.” Education Minister James Merlino said a redevelopment of PLVC would include the school. “Every Victorian student deserves the best facilities to learn in,” Mr Merlino said.
Northern School for Autism students Zac and Robbie.
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Scullin MP Andrew Giles’ Mill Park electorate office has become a drop-off point for Share the Dignity’s Dignity Drive this month. The Dignity Drive appeals for public donations of period products and sanitary items for those in need. The items are distributed to Share the Dignity’s registered charities across Australia. Mr Giles said he has run a drive for several years to support the charity “who do wonderful work”. “I think this is important for two reasons: to gather support in a practical sense for women and girl’s experiencing period poverty, and to help end the stigma that still exists about this,” Mr Giles said. “The second issue is why I believe it’s significant that people in positions such as mine associate themselves with this initiative; to raise awareness, particularly of the circumstances of women and girls in crisis situations, such as homelessness or family violence.” Mr Giles said he was optimistic that the community would rally behind the cause. “I really hope community members will respond, with compassion and generosity, as they’ve done in the past and shown throughout the challenges of the pandemic,” he said. Items can be dropped off at Mr Giles’ office at Stables Shopping Centre on Childs Road, Mill Park until August 31.
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Equestrian centre gallops on By Michaela Meade A new pavilion at Greenvale Equestrian Centre is set to benefit several northern suburbs clubs. The centre on Section Road will receive a major upgrade thanks to a $200,000 state government grant. The upgrade will include new changerooms for women and men, a multi-purpose room, a renovated kitchen, kiosk and bar area, and a new verandah. The Bulla Adult Riding Club is one of five clubs that will get to take advantage of the new amenities once they are completed. President Michelle Retra said the pavilion
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will be a “great place” for the club to use in all seasons. “This will encourage our members to take advantage of more of the social aspects of being part of a club which is such an important part of club membership. “We will also be able to hold meetings there rather than having to book external venues.”
Ms Retra said the club will make full use of the pavilion’s facilities. “It will allow us to offer greatly improved facilities for members as well as competitors at the competitions we run,” she said. “This in turn will encourage participation, which is fantastic for a sport that involves a majority of female participants. “Members are really excited about the new facilities and looking forward to making use of them at rallies, competitions and social gatherings.” The Tullamarine Riding Club, Oakland Horse and Driving Club, Goulburn Valley Horse Trials Association, and Greenvale Sport and Game Fishing Club will also use the new
space. Community Sport Minister and Yuroke MP Ros Spence said the new pavilion will provide a space for clubs, officials and riders to showcase equestrian at its best, and provide a space for the clubs to host future state and national events. It will also provide the community with a space for meetings and local celebrations,” she said. “This new pavilion will provide our riding community with the opportunity to maximise the enjoyment they get from this fantastic pastime and sport,” Ms Spence said. “For local clubs and the wider community, it will be a great asset that will be used by many.”
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Refugee’s poetic story By Michaela Meade The widower of a poet is making his wife’s dream a reality, by seeing her work about the refugee experience published. Waad Japrita’s wife Maryam Daryos completed a body of poetry work before her death, and had won first prize in a competition run by a Swedish aid organisation, which included having her book, Souls Covered with Ash, published. Mr Japrita said it was his wife’s aspiration to move on from her experiences as a Christian in Iraq, where she feared persecution. “My wife’s dream was to leave behind the problems in Iraq and come to an English-speaking country like Australia to continue with her passion for English and poetry and to give her son a better life,” he said. “I am trying to live her dream for her.” Now settled in Craigieburn, Mr Japrita said he wanted to provide opportunities for their son, Toma. “Life is good here for us,” Mr Japrita said. “We are grateful to Australia. “We are safe and Toma has a bright future ahead of him. “He can do anything he wants.” In the preface to her book, Ms Daryos said that looking to the sky and remembering her faith gave her hope, and that she wanted to share her experience. “My wish is that these poems will give you an insight into the suffering of Iraqi Christians,” she said. “I hope they will help make the world aware of those who have no voice. “And that, by sharing my sorrows and hope, I can be an example for the hopeless – don’t give up, keep loving, and when in doubt, look up to the sky!”
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Help shape Whittlesea Whittlesea residents are being encouraged to have their say on the municipality’s future. Whittlesea council will be releasing its community plan 2021-25 for an additional round of community feedback later this month. The plan 60 initiatives under each Whittlesea 2040 goal, including connected community, liveable neighbourhoods, strong local economy, sustainable environment, and high performing organisation. The initiatives aim to shape the future of the municipality between 2021 and 2025. Chair administrator Lydia Wilson said it was an important document for the council and community. “This is an incredibly important four-year community plan,” Ms Wilson said. “We’re really keen to know whether the current plan reflects community perspectives.” Previous rounds of community consultation have resulted in 5535 comments from 1329 people, according to council. Administrator Peita Duncan said the amount of feedback and engagement from the community was “fantastic”. The community plan will be open for community feedback, along with the council’s financial plan 2021-2031, from Friday, August 20 until Monday, September 20. An additional council meeting to adopt the community plan will be held Monday, October 25.
Maryam Daryos and Waad Japrita with their son, Toma.
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Wrapping arms around families By Michaela Meade Big Group Hug in Bundoora is making a call-out for donations after the COVID-19 pandemic left many families in need. Big Group Hug is a charity founded in the northern suburbs in 2014 that distributes donations of new and pre-loved baby goods, books, toys and nursery equipment to families in need. Founder Angela Wood said the COVID-19 pandemic has put more people in need than before.
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“People are reaching out for help for the first time, almost in shock that they are having to ask,” Ms Wood said. “The need to ask for help has risen and the risk of those on the margins falling further behind is real and being witnessed on a daily, hourly basis.” Spokesperson Kate Hawthorne said that both physical items and monetary donations are important considering demand. “There has been a baby boom during COVID-19 times, and we have more families in need than before,” Ms Hawthorne said. “We’d love to be able to assist as many families as we can but without either physical items or monetary donations, we are limited.” The organisation is currently seeking donations of baby baths, sterilisers (microwave and electric), vaporisers, baby monitors, porta cots, bottle warmers, prams, car seats, bouncers, bassinets, play mats, high chairs and children’s clothing. Details: biggrouphug.org/donate-new-orpre-loved-items
Founder and director Angela Wood and executive director, Geraldine Camilleri (main) at the Big Group Hug’s warehouse with volunteers Ros (top right), Pauline and Bronwyn (above) and Stacey (far right). (Pictures: Supplied)
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Study tracks declining health By Michaela Meade and Alesha Capone Hume and Whittlesea residents are at a higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes since the COVID-19 pandemic began, according to recent data. The SiSU Health Group released data collected from 300 SiSU Health stations – which provide users with a free, self-service health check – comparing users’ pre-pandemic health levels from January 1, 2017 to March 31, 2020, to post-pandemic levels (April 1, 2020 to June 9, 2021). The SiSU stations in Hume, Whittlesea,
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pre-pandemic, to 21.9 per cent and 19.4 per cent post-pandemic. The overweight/obesity risk factor increased for Whittlesea, from 65.3 per cent pre-pandemic to 65.5 per cent post, however decreased for Hume from 69.2 per cent pre-pandemic to 66.2 post. A SiSU Health spokesperson said the data was, in some ways, not surprising. “The COVID-19 pandemic has been an extremely stressful time, particularly for people in the Hume and Whittlesea municipalities, who were hit quite hard by outbreaks and lockdowns in the local areas,” they said.
The spokesperson said “knowing your numbers” is important for being aware of a risk of developing diabetes. “People might be vaguely aware that their lifestyle habits may have changed since the pandemic began, but likely will not know exactly how this has impacted their vital statistics unless they have had a health check recently,” the spokesperson said. “We’d recommend that people take the opportunity to have a check up… to see where they are at. “Sometimes a health check is just the wake-up call people need to recognise that things are not going in the right direction.”
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Art tells a shared story The stories of the Stolen Generations are being shared in a new exhibition in Hume. The exhibition brings together the work of Aboriginal artists and tells the stories of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islanders who was separated from their family, community, traditional culture and country under past government acts or legislation. Artist Thomas Marks said the opportunity to share his story meant a lot. “I’m just proud that my artwork can be exhibited,” Marks said. “It’s good to be acknowledged... because a lot of things that I’ve faced in my life as a Stolen Generations person have been negative. “It’s good to have a positive in the mix.” Marks said he was proud to contribute his work to the exhibition. “My art’s given me my identity back, of who I am and where I’m from,” he said. The exhibition was curated by Link-Up, an organisation providing support to the Stolen Generations to find their family, and families to find members who are Stolen Generations people. Link-Up Victoria program manager Ben Murray said the exhibition is testament to the strength and resilience of the Stolen Generations. “There are amazing artworks on display that speak to the heart and soul and provide a glimpse into Aboriginal culture,” Ms Murray said. The exhibition can be seen at the Gee Lee-Wik Doleen Gallery in Craigieburn until Sunday, August 22. Michaela Meade
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Health survey needs your input Make a difference to your community in just 10 minutes! Take our 2021 Community Health Needs Survey online. Unlike most surveys that clog your inbox (usually with the subject line ‘How did we do?’) this is a questionnaire that really matters. It asks questions about your health. About your experience of health care. And about anything that might be preventing you from getting the care you need, when and where you need it. In the time it takes to drink a cup of tea or a really good coffee you’ll have helped improve local health services – and as a bonus you’ll go into the draw to win one of three $100 gift vouchers. Your de-identified responses will be used to help North Western Melbourne Primary Health Network (NWMPHN) plan and fund health services that our region needs. Combined with other health data, hearing directly from our community helps not-for-profits like Primary Health Networks and governments to decide what the priorities and gaps are to help us design better services. Recently, health data showed us a clear need for support to help children develop in parts of the Hume Local Government Area. In response, we funded the ASPIRE project that worked with parents and enabled children to see speech pathologists and occupational therapists and attend supported, culturally appropriate playgroups. In 2019–20, we listened to more than 700 people to help create a ‘Blueprint for better mental health’. The community is helping to further refine the plan this year, so services are better connected and ‘see the person’, not just their illness.
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Our other data-driven programs include psychosocial supports (linking people with social groups and practical help, bolstering mental health), and ‘dying well’ initiatives, which draw on community feedback to improve end-of-life care. Data, feedback and community connections are also vital to helping us reach groups who find it hard to access services – such as people experiencing homelessness, older people, or
More level crossings to go in construction blitz Bronwyn Halfpenny, Thomastown MP One of the most popular policies of the Andrews Labor government has been the level crossing removal project. I am so happy to announce that the Keon Park railway crossing at Mahoneys Road is one of the next to go. It is one of 10 more level crossings to be removed by 2025. Meaning another 85 dangerous and congested crossings gone for good. In the past six years, 46 crossings have been removed, including the infamously bad Reservoir level crossing that could add up to 15 minutes on your trip. The project has also built 26 new and upgraded stations and delivered 30km of bike paths, while also creating about 20 MCGs of open space across Melbourne and 5000 jobs. The original project is so far ahead of schedule it allows for extra crossings to be added to the list. With work under way at more than 20 sites and one crossing being removed on average every four weeks in 2021, it makes sense to get rid of these extra crossings while crews are already on the ground. More than 4000 new jobs will be created as part of these extra crossing removals – 2100 direct and 1900 indirect jobs such as manufacturing workers, mechanics, software programmers and cleaners to name a few. Opportunities will also be created for small businesses across a variety of industries 12 NORTHERN STAR WEEKLY Tuesday, 10 August, 2021
including construction, manufacturing, catering and hospitality, accommodation, software, administration, mechanics and cleaners. The Keon Park level crossing is dangerous with an alarming 14 near misses at the intersection since 2012. Keon Park station, on the Mernda line will be removed by building a rail bridge and a new Keon Park station. Preferred design solutions have been selected for each location, however a team of technical engineers will continue to assess and refine each one, ahead of final designs being confirmed. This package of works will cost up to $2.5 billion providing a significant boost to Victoria’s economy and local communities as they continue to recover from the impacts of the pandemic. It also means when finished it sets up the public transport system for more services on the Mernda line in the future. It you are part of a local business or know of a local businesses that is interested in supplying to these projects you can register interest. Early works on these next level crossing removals will begin by 2022. For more information about the new level crossing removal locations and their preferred design solutions, visit levelcrossings.vic.gov.au It’s so good to get a little good news in these difficult times.
those from culturally diverse backgrounds. In one recent example, we funded community members to design and deliver a program that successfully encouraged people to get their cancer screening checked off. So get involved: health care is better and our community is healthier when a wide range of people take part in its planning. The survey is at surveymonkey.com/r/ NWMPHN_2021_Survey or scan the QR
code below. Carers can also complete the survey on behalf of those who are unable to. Or find out more at nwmphn.org.au. The survey closes 15 August. You could also sign up to be in our ‘People Bank’ – a register of people interested in taking part in activities to help direct our work, ranging from online activities to forums and group work – with payment available for some activities. Visit nwmphn.org.au/peoplebank
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Refugee support The City of Whittlesea is running an online early years service to support families from refugee backgrounds. The workshop aims to provide support to families about the impact of trauma on children. Tune in online at 6.30pm on August 10. ■ https://www.trybooking.com/events/ landing?eid=682895&
Caring for climate Collectively Caring for Climate exhibition is showing until Friday, September 17 at the Great Hall, Council offices, 25 Ferres Boulevard, South Morang. 10am to 4pm daily. See how 300 residents thought globally and acted locally. ■ events@whittlesea.vic.gov.au or 9217 2170
Community lunch Hume council is hosting weekly community lunches on Wednesday, August 11 and Wednesday, August 18, from 11.30am to 1pm. Enjoy a free bowl of hearty soup at the Homestead Community and Learning Centre, 30 Whiltshire Drive, Roxburgh Park. ■ https://www.eventbrite.com.au/o/humecity-council-16445167964
Stolen generations exhibition A collection of works, curated by Link-Up Victoria, is on display at the Gee Lee-Wik Doleen Gallery, 75-95 Central Park Avenue, Craigieburn until 5pm Sunday, August 22. The exhibition, Sharing the Stories of the Stolen Generations, brings together the work and voices of Aboriginal artists. ■ https://bit.ly/3jdTAfn
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.
Garden club The Sunbury Garden Club meets on the first Tuesday of every month. There is a guest speaker at each meeting. 7.30pm start at the Sunbury Football Club. ■ Cheryl, 9744 1663
Senior citizens club Senior citizens are welcome to visit the Sunbury Senior Citizens’ Club on Mondays and Fridays, from 10am-3pm at 8 O’Shannassy Street. A variety of activities offered – carpet bowls, cards, snooker, darts, board games or just a cup of coffee and a chat. Lunch subsidised If you’re over 55 years of age and would like to meet new people, come along. ■ Frank, 0423 392 884
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from August 17 to September 7. Cost $70/$65 concession. ■ 9747 8576
tips, learning skills and catching up over a cuppa. ■ 9747 8576
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Tune into Brimbank council’s free online-only solar power and battery systems Q&A session to hear answers to common solar-power questions. The event will cover energy use at home, as well as the economics of running a solar and battery system. Session starts at 10am on August 14. Registration essential. ■ https://www.brimbank.vic.gov.au/events/ solar-pv-and-batteries-qa
The Zonta Club of Melton meets on the first Monday of each month at Melton Country Club, Reserve Road, Melton. ■ Suzanne, 0417 512 420
Santa Marija Festa Celebrations for the annual Santa Marija Festa are coming up at St Peter Chanel in Deer Park. Join at 6.15pm on August 13 for a church service with choir, and at 2pm on August 15 for the parade and entertainment. ■ Frank, 0407 816 603
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
Knitting and crochet group Pie time Learn to make a variety of pies, including meat-filled and vegetarian options, in Melton South Community Centre’s new Savoury Pies course. You’ll also be given instructions on using a pie maker. Everything is supplied. Sessions will be held 9am-noon, August 14 and 15. Cost $70/$65 concession. ■ 9747 8576
Middle Eastern wonders Discover the wonders of Middle Eastern cuisine in Melton South Community Centre’s new four-week course. Learn to make a 10-dish banquet including soups, salads, main meals and dessert. Everything is supplied. Sessions will be held 10am-noon Tuesdays
Want to find some people to knit with? This is the group for you. The social group meets on Tuesdays between 10am and noon at the Keilor Community Hub. The group will run until September 14. ■ keilorcp@brimbank.vic.gov.au
Singing group Join the Melton South Community Singers at the Melton South Community Centre on the first and third Tuesday of each month. ■ Sue, 0400 082 413
Melton South Knit & Natter All welcome to join this social crafting group, at the Melton South Community Centre each Monday from 10am-noon. Bring along any knitting or crochet projects and work on them while sharing
Tax return help Melton South Community Centre is now booking appointments for members of the community wanting help with their 2020-21 tax returns, as well as eligible households wanting to claim the $250 Power Saving Bonus. ■ 9747 8576
Lockdown exhibition Head to the Altona Civic Centre for an exhibition on Hobsons Bay residents’ lives over lockdown. The free Together Apart: Life in Lockdown exhibition runs until the end of August. ■ https://lockdownstories.com.au
Additional needs support MyTime at Tweddle Newport is a peer support group for parents and carers of children with additional needs. The group meets each Friday at 10am during term three in the community room at Newport Gardens Early Years Centre, 51 Maddox Road, Newport. ■ kim.mace@tweddle.org.au
Diabetes support group Sewing classes in Melton South Intro to Sewing is now open for enrolments at Melton South Community Centre. Beginners can learn how to use their sewing machine and work on some simple projects. Weekly classes run on Tuesdays until September 14 or on Thursdays until September 16, 9.30am to noon. The cost is $50/$30 concession. ■ 9747 8576
Mahjong group Interested in learning to play Mahjong? U3A Melton has a group which plays on Tuesdays at 10am. ■ https://u3amelton.com or 0419 563 016
The Westgate diabetes support group meets on the first Tuesday of every month at the Altona Bowling Club at 10am. ■ Elaine, 0415 030 996
Free computer workshops Williamstown Community and Education Centre is running free computer workshops on 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
Give baseball a try
Melton South Community Centre offers a number of first aid courses for people wanting to learn or renew these valuable skills. One-day classes are held on Saturdays throughout the year. ■ 9747 8576
Newport Rams Baseball Club will hold free come and try days on Sunday, August 15 and Sunday, August 22, 9.30am to 11.30am at Park Crescent, Williamstown North. Boys and girls, ages 4 to 17 years old of all skill levels welcome. A free sausage sizzle and bottle of water included. Baseball gear supplied for the day. ■ cometrydays@newportrams.com.au
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The Melton Probus Club meets on the first Tuesday of each month at the Melton Dart Club, 63A Reserve Road, from 9.45am. New members and visitors are most welcome. ■ 9746 0271
The Hobsons Bay City Band is seeking musicians to join the community band. Rehearsals are held every Monday from 7.30pm at Newport Lakes Primary School, Elizabeth Street, Newport. ■ Roger, hbcityband@gmail.com
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New horizons open up for Marymede Catholic College Marymede Catholic College in South Morang has a new Catholic secondary campus opening soon. The new campus will open in 2024 starting with an intake of year 7 students. An Early Learning Centre will also be opening for a 2023 intake of three-year-old and four-year-old pupils. “Such is the success of our early learning centre here in South Morang that we thought it would be a real boost for the Doreen area to have an ELC connected to our new secondary campus,” says principal Michael Kenny. “We’re well down the track with planning for the Early Learning Centre, so there are some really exciting times ahead.” The new campus will be located on the same site as St Paul the Apostle Catholic Primary School in Doreen, and will operate concurrently with the prep to year 12 campus in South Morang. The new campus will assist the college manage the unprecedented demand for enrolments. Almost two years in the making so far, the new campus site is set to feature cutting-edge facilities to match that of the South Morang campus. Marymede Catholic College is currently working on a comprehensive website to keep current and prospective parents informed on the progress of the construction and development of the new campus. The school’s South Morang campus has also recently undergone several major developments. The newly-opened Materials and Digital Technology Centre is a key point of learning, along with a $4.8 million Performing Arts Centre redevelopment unde rway, set to be ready for the commencement of the 2022 school year. Founded in 2006, Marymede takes a holistic approach to education, catering for students’ individual hopes and aspirations.
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Multilingual learning embraced by students at Loyola Australia has been suffering from a debilitating condition for some time. And no, this isn’t COVID–19. Many Australians suffer from this condition, not knowing the freedom offered by curing it. It’s called monolingualism. “Monolingualism has crept into our culture in Australia. It’s disappointing really, considering the diverse backgrounds that make up our nation,” explains Loyola College’s Head of Languages Jason van Leest. “Fortunately, our future generations acknowledge this disappointment and are doing something about it.” At Loyola College, students have the opportunity to choose from Indonesian, French or Italian as their language study. Some students even choose two languages. Students also have the opportunity to study Religious Education, History and Geography in their target language. This Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL) approach sees students acquiring the appropriate knowledge and skills of these subjects in Indonesian, French or Italian. Loyola College students annually compete in the Berthe Mouchette, Dante Alighieri and Sayembara Lisan language speaking competitions. These give students a chance to challenge their skills and knowledge in an environment other than the classroom. The Loyola Languages staff are a faculty of passionate language learners, many of whom know more than one language other than English. Several are expatriate native speakers and all offer authentic experience of the cultures and histories associated with the languages being studied. Language assistants are also a vital part of the team. They run conversation clubs, tutoring and assist in class to enrich students’
Loyola College is aiming to reduce monolingualism in future generations. Students have the option of learning French, Italian or Indonesian.
experiences. Loyola College has recently connected with primary schools in the area to forge smoother transitions for language learners moving from grade 6 into year 7. Schools such as St. Mary’s Greensborough have waged a war on monolingualism with their Teachers as Co-Learners program. Staff throughout the school are developing their Italian skills, seeing students graduate with amazing language skills. In 2022 some of these students
will enrol at Loyola College, where a new approach to year 7 transition will foster their language learning. It is not just primary and secondary schools who have taken up the fight against monolingualism. The University of Melbourne recently conducted a work-integrated learning project with Loyola College along with other secondary schools in Victoria. University language students, some of whom were alumni from Loyola College, completed
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Helping advance leaders in the education field The Kilmore International School aims to form young women and men who have a true understanding of themselves, their strengths, their weaknesses, their values, and their view of the world. Such an ambitious environment takes commitment and teamwork, and the school’s students are guided in their journey by an exemplary example. To this end, Principal Peter Cooper has recently been awarded his Doctor of Education. Dr Cooper has been part of The University of Melbourne’s research into middle leadership in Australian and international schools. This research by the Melbourne Graduate School of Education (MGSE) over two decades, reveals the vital link middle leaders provide between the vision of senior leadership and the practice of classroom teachers. How schools strategically prepare, develop and manage their middle leaders is crucial for improving student outcomes and building positive school culture. The school continues to embark on initiatives that ensure it remains at the forefront of best practice teaching methods and innovation. Extending upon their recent Innovation Scholarship offering, and the extensive work underway in the digital learning space, Dr Cooper has announced a professional recruitment campaign for the appointment of a Head of Learning and Innovation. The incumbent will be responsible for leading a process of continual improvement in the areas of teaching, learning, and innovation at the school, thus ensuring that The Kilmore international School remains at the forefront of education, building upon the school’s long standing tradition of academic excellence. Combined with the knowledge and expertise of the existing senior leadership
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St Monica’s flourishes after embracing coeducation Initially established as a girls’ school in 1964, St Monica’s College in Epping has flourished since it became a coeducational school. In the 1970s, the Sisters of the Good Samaritan, as well as local clergy and parishioners, saw a need for boys’ Catholic education in the local area. To better meet community needs, St Monica’s College became a coeducational school in 1978. Brian Hanley OAM is the College Principal at St Monica’s College. Celebrating his 30th anniversary as Principal of St Monica’s College, Mr Hanley was awarded an Order of Australia medal in June 2021 for his continued and exceptional contribution to education across a period of over 45 years. Having seen more than 40,000 students pass through the college, Mr Hanley believes that students benefit greatly from a coeducational schooling experience and that it better prepares students for the real world. “There are myths associated with coeducation just as there are with single-sex education. These should all be dispelled as we come down to the one, most critical reality – humans live in a coeducational world and consequently enjoying a coeducation experience in school years should form a holistic person; confident and wise,” says Mr Hanley. Government and Catholic primary schools, as well as all tertiary institutions, represent a cross section of society in that they are coeducational. Mr Hanley contends that this assists in improving respect, understanding, and positive attitudes among students while also breaking down sexist attitudes, harassment and bullying among genders. “Being together throughout the day, feelings of comradeship and friendship develop in a natural way between girls and boys. These mutual feelings and uplifting experiences
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New homes selling fast as over 55s embrace freedom Melba Vale Country Club is continuing to thrive as a popular place for over 55s and retirees. Quality, freestanding homes are available now and with no stamp duty to pay, the newly-released Ashford villas are not expected to last long. Available for the first time at Melba Vale, the popular Ashford floor plan features a unique utility room that can be used as a TV room, study, third bedroom or formal dining room. The Ashford villa also comprises two other bedrooms, a spacious lounge room, two bathrooms with toilets and kitchen overlooking the dining area. Melba Vale Country Club is part of Country Club Living, one of the largest family-owned retirement village businesses in Australia, providing quality retirement communities for independent living for more than 1850 residents. The Melba Vale community of about 100 residents, and their visitors, are delighted by the bright and happy atmosphere. Resident Tony can’t speak highly enough of the village. “My wife and I moved into the village from Roxburgh Park/Glenroy. I was still working but wanted to downsize and live in a gated, safe community,” Tony said. “We can now travel and not worry about upkeep or security and even our mail is collected when we are away. “We have made great friends and enjoy all of the social events like playing bowls and movie nights … our family are thrilled with the beautiful units and love to visit as we have great-sized bedrooms, living areas and community facilities.” You can embrace life and live your retirement the way you want with independent, secure living and reassurance for yourself and family. Boasting a magnificent community centre with a hairdressing salon, library, pool table
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Sunday August 1 marked the beginning of Tradies National Health Month, and the Australian Physiotherapy Association (APA) is aiming to raise awareness about the health and injury risks involved in trade industries. According to data from Safe Work Australia, the injury and illness incidence rate for trade workers is three times as high as any other occupation in the workforce. Tradies also have among the highest number of serious injury and illness claims in the country, with about 190 serious compensation claims made per day. Tradies, along with their family, friends, employers and the wider community, are encouraged to take note of the increased chances of workplace-related incidents for workers in these industries. When a trade worker is injured on the job, it affects their family, business and community. Though they only make up a third of Australia’s workforce, almost 60 per cent of serious workplace injuries involve a tradie. The APA is promoting Tradies National Health Month to highlight the daily risks tradies take when going to work. Former APA national president Phil Calvert is pushing for tradies to take their health more seriously and exercise all possible precautions on the work site. “We need to get tradies to prioritise their health so that they can continue to play the important roles they hold in the workforce, their families and the community at large,” Mr Calvert said. “Australians’ reliance on the work that tradies do is huge, so we need to encourage them to seek proper, evidence-based care before their small niggles become large issues that could potentially lead to time off work.” An industry study has shown that
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SUV punches above its weight By Vani Naidoo, Marque Motoring Mitsubishi’s Eclipse Cross sits somewhere between the Mitsubishis ASX and Outlander but has a personality all of its own. Its compact dimensions belie its spaciousness and, complemented by generous inclusions, this SUV is punching above its weight. It is offered here in Australia in three grades, the mid-level LS, the newly arrived entry-level ES and the top-spec Exceed. The versatile crossover is pushing hard to make its mark in a segment that surprisingly still has some wiggle room.
Styling The Eclipse Cross may very well be one of the more stylish examples in the Mitsubishi stable featuring trademarks of the brand with a modern twist. The reserved front end with the familiar grille combines well with a more sculpted rear for a car that is noticeable in a busy mid-size SUV segment. The carries this attitude inside too, for an interior that is sensible and practical but an obvious step up from some of the more tired of Mitsubishi’s offerings. Drivers familiar with the brand will recognise the instrumentation with a favoured blue hue and some of the switchgear as well, but on the whole, the designers have opted for sleeker lines, a simple mix of materials and uncomplicated dials and buttons which help add to that sense of spaciousness usually amiss in an SUV of this size. The front seats are supportive and able to accommodate wide shoulders, with the driver’s seat electrically adjustable as you search for that optimum spot. Passengers in the rear, too, can travel in comfort with room under the front seat for feet and head room not particularly disadvantaged by the sloping roof or sunroof, unless you are a tall adult that is. More legroom is available should you wish, courtesy of the 60:40 sliding seat which borrows space from the boot when needed. The boot 26 NORTHERN STAR WEEKLY Tuesday, 10 August, 2021
itself is quite compact, which is not unexpected in a vehicle of this size, with a higher loading lip and a space saver spare under the floor. The raised driving position in SUVs are often an advantage in terms of visibility, and while that is the case with the Eclipse Cross, visibility is hampered somewhat by the split rear window. The lower entry point for the rear seats makes it slightly tricky for parents strapping young kids into their seats although the two IsoFix points are certainly handy. Storage options are effective with two cupholders upfront, bottle holders in the doors and compartment for phones and keys. Standard kit in the top-of-the-range Exceed is generous and includes amongst others, dual-zone climate control, automatic headlights and high beams, LED daytime running lights, rain-sensing wipers and reversing camera.
Infotainment Eclipse Cross has a dual control 7.0-inch infotainment unit that works by touch or through a touchpad in the centre console. Like those featured in more luxury brands, we found the touchpad fiddly with the intuitive touchscreen more suited to changes on the run. There is a six-speaker sound system with DAB+, Bluetooth connectivity for phone calls and audio streaming. The system pairs seamlessly with your smartphone for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto which means you can happily use your favourite apps. Navigation is through smartphone too, with the Eclipse Cross going without an in-built sat-nav system.
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AT A GLANCE Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross Exceed pricing and specifications: Price: from $38,500 Engine: 1.5-litre four-cylinder turbo-petrol Output: 110kW at 5500rpm and 240Nm at 1800-3500rpm Transmission: Continually Variable Automatic, AWD Fuel: 7.7L/100km (ADR Combined) Warranty: 5 years/100,000km Safety Rating: 5-star ANCAP WHAT WE LIKED: Standard inclusions and safety New styling Flexibility and spaciousness WHAT WE DIDN’T: Fiddly touchpad Rear air-vents under front seats Rear visibility
The Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross is a nifty little unit well suited for the challenges of urban driving. The chassis is set up for a compliant ride which offers comfort over bumps and common road irregularities. Our test car featured Mitsubishi’s all-wheel-drive system which gives an added sense of surety under foot. In practical terms this equates not only to stability in wet conditions, for example, but also in confidence into corners and composure through roundabouts. You will find the Eclipse Cross an enthusiastic participant who gets about its job with such little fuss that you will be happy to look the other way when execution doesn’t always match the intention. It is an easy car to navigate around the city and shopping centres, is able enough once at speed on highways and sturdy on unsealed roads. It may need a reassuring breath when carrying a load up a hill, can be slow to start when asked for a burst of speed and the steering is lighter than you expect, but its good manners and willing nature is hard to fault. Our Eclipse Cross used around 8.5L/100km (official figures are 7.7L/100km) is runs happily on 91RON. Mitsubishi offers the Eclipse Cross with a five-year/100,000km warranty – unlimited kilometres would have been a nicer touch in line with many of its competitors. Servicing prices are capped for the first three visits with service intervals at 15,000km or 12 months.
Engines / transmissions The Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross range is powered by a 1.5-litre turbo-petrol paired with a continuously variable transmission. The unit is good for 110kW of power and 250Nm of torque. In the Eclipse Cross full torque is available low down the range which makes for smooth CVT performance.
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The Eclipse Cross is a lovely surprise package from Mitsubishi. It’s pleasing exterior, flexible interior and generous inclusions and safety package make it a real consideration for buyers who want more space than a small SUV but with a compact footprint.
Eagles fly high to show how far they have come Whittlesea has all but earned another chance to develop its game and build its skills in Northern Football League’s division 1 next year. The Eagles latest performance against Montmorency showed their development, according to coach Blair Harvey. They won 107-104 against the Magpies, despite experiencing a bit of a shaky start. “[The Magpies] kicked the first five goals against us, so it wasn’t looking too good in the first 15-20 minutes of the game,” Harvey said. “But then our boys fought back really well. “It was a really good result for our boys. “They’ve been starved of wins throughout the year, even though we have been competitive.” Harvey said the victory would give his team confidence for the run home and its preparation for the 2022 season.
“We’ve been competitive in a lot of games throughout the year,” Harvey said. “We were able to put together our best side of the year. “[The win against the Magpies] was reward for all the effort that we’ve been putting in. “Even though it’s late in the year, it’s still important that we get some wins in the back end to finish off the season.” Harvey said while the whole team has been performing well, making it hard to name standout players, the game against the Magpies showed the strengths of a few. “This is the first time all year that I really could’ve put down any one of the players, as being the best players,” he said. “There are a lot of standout players. “Zach Molloy was really good down back [at the game on Saturday, July 31]. “Paul Higgins kicked seven goals up at full
forward. “Jack Wild went into the ruck after the 15 minute mark of the first quarter, and rucked the entire game. “He changed the game for us, really.” Harvey said the Eagles have set a very clear goal for the 2022 season; playing finals. “Our plan always was, from 2018 to 2019, to get out of second division, and then consolidate in first division and, in our third year, hopefully, to play a finals game,” Harvey said. “Even though we missed 2020 due to [the COVID-19 pandemic stopping the season], we haven’t changed our mission of what we want to achieve. “We want 2022 to be a season we’ll be playing finals.” Michaela Meade
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Champs to defend title By Michaela Meade Hume City will get the chance to defend its title as Dockerty Cup champions after winning a close semi-final clash. Hume defeated South Melbourne 3-2 last week securing a place in the final. Coach Nick Hegarty said it was a rough start for the players, that eventually improved. “We didn’t do ourselves any favours by conceding a goal after 16 seconds,” Hegarty said. “But after that moment we kind of took control and, probably deservedly, went 2-1 at half-time. “I think we conceded goals in three or four minutes in the second half, and [South Melbourne] sort of got the ascendancy. “But then fitness kicked in, and [South Melbourne] fatigued, they watched us recover the game. “They copped a red card and then it was just a matter of time before we got the winner.” The game went into 30 minutes of extra time, which Hegarty said “wasn’t too bad” for Hume.
“We were definitely in the ascendancy,” he said. “We were very confident that we had more legs, more fitness than them. “Really the only thing that we were probably nervous about was not getting the goal within the extra time period, because penalties would be a luxury. “[South Melbourne’s red card penalty] came nice and early, so there was not really much pressure in the end. “Fundamentally we worked harder, committed more to the game, and when you do that, the luck flows your way.” South Melbourne’s penalty left it only 10-strong at the back end of the game. Hegarty said to bid for the championship again was a great opportunity, but could prove difficult in the team’s busy schedule. “The Dockerty Cup was only taken back from us [recently], so to be able to try and get it back to the club within a week or two would be a good thing,” Hegarty said. “We’ve got such a hectic schedule coming up. “That could be a damper on the situation,
but we’ve just got to keep going, game by game. “Then hopefully we’ll be in a good position… so we can try and defend our trophy.” Hume is competing in simultaneous competitions, with its regular Northern Premier League season ongoing, and its first game of the FFA Cup scheduled for August 11. Hegarty said it was a tall order for the players, but that he had faith in their skills. “We’ve got a lot of games coming up at the moment, and we’ve got obviously the FFA Cup in the middle of [the regular NPL season],” he said. “So, it’s a big ask for our players, but we’ve prepared for it so fingers crossed. “The most important thing is, when the player schedule is so big, it needs to be a squad effort. “We’ve got a lot of good players who can do the job on any given day. “It’s a tough job to bring people in and out without changing too much. “I’m confident in the players we’ve got, so we’ll definitely give it our all.”
Northern Stars Little Athletics Club hopes the Tokyo Olympic Games will inspire more kids to give athletics a try. Many of the athletics events on display at the Olympics are available for young hopefuls to try at Northern Stars. Committee member Paul McCallum said that Northern Stars offers a new experience every time. “Each week athletes get to compete in four to five events – long jump, discus, shot put, triple jump, javelin, high jump, 100 metre to 1500 metre races, race walking – all these events that we’ve been watching on TV competed in at the Olympics,” McCallum said. “[We are] a fun, family-friendly club run by dedicated volunteers for over 35 years, that welcomes and caters for girls and boys aged five to 15 years of all abilities and disabilities. “The Northern Stars Little Athletics Club believes that enjoyment, personal development and personal bests, family, fun and fitness are the most important aspects of Little Athletics and that winning is not everything.” McCallum said that while every child gets a chance to celebrate their own personal wins, there have been a few past members at Northern Stars who have excelled on a larger stage. “Recent successes of Northern Stars athletes at Victorian State Championships included 12 of our athletes competing at a state level,” he said. Three past members won medals at the state level, including Hayley Sposato (2021 gold medal State Champion under-14 girls’ high jump), Kirra Wright (2021 Vic State silver medal in the 100 metre and long jump multi class), and Matilda Simcox (2021 Vic State bronze medal in the under-11 girls walk). Northern Stars Little Athletics Club competes at the Whittlesea City Little Athletics Centre in Epping. Details: www.facebook.com/ northernstarslittleathletics/ Michaela Meade Tuesday, 10 August, 2021 NORTHERN STAR WEEKLY 27
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