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We will remember Doreen RSL will hold a Remembrance Day ceremony this year. Doreen RSL president Wes Wridgeway said they have tweaked the ceremony from 2019, because due to the pandemic, “last year we weren’t able to commemorate”. “We do know that a lot of our veterans and a lot of our members are excited about being able to actually have a proper commemorative service,” he said. The ceremony will include a speech from a veteran of over 18 years, who has completed four operational services. As the cenotaph is located on the grounds of Laurimar Primary School, the occasion will also have “a lot of school kids involved”. “All members of our community and surrounding areas are welcome to attend,” Mr Wridgeway said. The ceremony will be held at the Doreen RSL cenotaph, corner of Armidale and Painted Hills roads, Doreen, and begins at 10.25am. Sarah Oliver ■ RSL’S
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New market gets the nod By Oliver Lees A major outdoor market with a plant nursery is coming to Oaklands Junction following Hume council’s approval of the plan at a meeting held last week. ‘Oaklands Market’ at 230 Oaklands Road will be fitted with a total of 177 market stalls and an outdoor food court area. Traders will be encouraged to sell items including fruit, vegetables, bread, meats and more as part of the planned space that has been modelled on the design of inner-city markets such as those located in Preston and Prahran.
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The market is expected to generate 335 on-site employment opportunities, 415 indirect jobs and 47 construction related positions over the course of the project. Cr Karen Sherry said the market would bring a range of benefits to the community. “One of the uses of the Green Wedge Zone is to enhance tourism and recreation, and that’s what a market does. People want to go out to a market and have fun,” Cr Sherry said. The proposal received six objections from the public, which aired concerns that the site should not be used for this commercial purpose given its location within a Green Wedge Zone.
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Cr Jodi Jackson said she thought bringing such a market to Hume was “a great idea”, but argued that it should be located elsewhere. “… The Green Wedge zone requires open spacious views and minimal development showcasing a rural landscape,” Ms Jackson said. “This proposal is the antithesis of that, it has extensive built form and has an urban appearance and function. “I sincerely believe that allowing something like these to go ahead would be to the detriment of those who live in the Green Wedge.”
Hume council’s Rural Strategy document outlines that as well as providing benefits to the community, council’s Green Wedge Zones must also prioritise protecting Melbourne Airport when considering development opportunities. The council document identified that Melbourne Airport provided no objection to the proposal. Cr Jack Medcraft said the market would provide a boost for local commerce. “We want to see Hume kick on, we don’t want it to be held back in the dark ages,” Cr Medcraft said.
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Meadow Heights is hot property By Molly Magennis Real estate in Meadow Heights is proving to be hot property, with the suburb’s median house price jumping by almost 14 per cent in the three months to September. The median house price in Meadow Heights has risen by $75,000 since June to reach $620,000, according to data from the Real Estate Institute of Victoria (REIV). Meadow Heights experienced the biggest jump in median prices the northern suburbs, followed by Greenvale, which recorded a 9 per
cent increase to reach $885,000. Doreen recorded an 8 per cent increase in the median price ($775,00). Metropolitan Melbourne’s median price rose by 6 per cent to reach $1.07 million, according to the REIV. YPA Hume City sales manager Amin Halabi attributed Meadow Heights’ price rise to the suburb’s affordability and how close it is to Melbourne’s CBD. “Out of the areas in Hume, it’s probably one of the most affordable areas,” he said. “It’s quite underrated when it comes down
to being close to the CBD. “I think [people] just underestimate Meadow Heights. I’ve been living here for eight years and it’s fantastic. “You can buy something, like a threebedroom, two-bathroom [house] for like $600,000 – $650,000 on a good sized land.” Surrounding suburbs like Roxburgh Park, Craigieburn and Coolaroo however have experienced little to no growth since last quarter, with the median house price in Roxburgh Park decreasing by 3 per cent. “You can buy a very similar property [in
New challenge for tumour survivor Donna Curran began running 13 years ago. She found the Whittlesea oval was exactly one kilometre per lap, and began training for the eight-kilometre Mother’s Day Classic that year. “I’d never run a kilometre before,” she said, but she was keen to join her sister-in-law in the race. And so began her love of running and participating in Melbourne Marathon fun runs. But in 2019, Donna was delivered some devastating news. Doctors found a brain tumour on the temporal lobe of the right side of her brain.
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- Donna Curran “I was told it would never do anything, it would just sit there, wouldn’t grow and I wouldn’t have side effects from it,” she said. But in November last year she was told it had grown. “The neurosurgeon said it needed to come out as soon as possible,” she said. And on December 17, Donna underwent a six-hour operation to remove the tumour. Despite a recent blood clot (which is now completely gone), sheis back to doing what she loves. “I love Melbourne marathon. I’ve missed one year since 2008,” she said. As she has done for most of her past runs, Donna will be completing the 10-kilometre run on Saturday, December 11. In 2013, Donna decided to do the five-kilometre run instead so that she could support her close friend who’s husband had died that year. Graham Webb used to run the full marathon, and was always there to cheer Donna on when she finished her race. Graham used to say to Donna, ‘pain is temporary, triumph lasts forever,’ so I write
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‘pain is temporary’ on my hand when I run, she said. Another motivation for Donna is the memory of her late husband, who used to love watching her run.
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Meadow Heights] to what you can buy in Roxburgh Park on a bigger land for the same price,” Mr Halabi said. Mr Halabi said that now lockdown restrictions are starting to ease in the real estate sector, more people are willing to put their house on the market. “That’s when they decided to sell because I think people like the one-on-one inspections,” he said. “I think us agents like it better because we can get more interaction with the buyers and get more feedback.”
GP-run COVID clinics to open in the north New GP respiratory clinics will open in Whittlesea and Hume to enable people to access COVID-19 testing and respiratory assessments close to home, without going to hospital. The clinics will be among 20 GP-run respiratory clinics which will help to ease the load on hospitals, according to the state government. The state government estimates the respiratory clinics will support more than 350 patients of all ages each week who have respiratory symptoms, to ensure they receive immediate support in the management of their illness. Services will be available to those with or without a Medicare card, at no cost to the patient, with the fit-for-purpose facilities open 16 hours a day, seven days a week. The clinics will be staffed by appropriately trained and qualified clinicians, including general practitioners and nurses, the government said. The new clinics will be set up in three to six weeks. Health Minister Martin Foley said: “Establishing GP respiratory clinics in areas of high demand is about ensuring Victorians have easy access to free, high-quality care close to home – reducing visits to busy emergency departments. “Increasing COVID-19 cases in Victoria has highlighted the critical role of primary care – ensuring Victorians can quickly access the respiratory support they need, 16 hours day, seven days a week.” Laura Michell
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Renaming honour Normanby Drive Reserve could be renamed in honour of Greenvale stalwart Charlie Grech. Hume council has approved a request from the Greenvale Residents Association and Mr Grech’s family for community consultation to rename the reserve. Community feedback can be submitted via the ‘Participate Hume’ webpage and will be open for 30 days.
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Eagles are kicking goals With one in five Aussies experiencing symptoms of mental illness each year, the senior women’s team at the Whittlesea Football Netball Club has taken it upon themselves to raise funds for the Black Dog Institute’s One Foot Forward Walk for Mental Health. Fundraising for life changing research into treatment and prevention of mental illness will help change the lives of people living with mental illness. With funds also going to support services, the Whittlesea Eagles women are working hard to assist people with mental illness as well as their loved ones. It’s the team’s first fundraising effort, and one that is particularly close to the hearts of some of the players. The Eagles senior women’s team is made up of about 35 women aged between 16 and 42, and 2021 saw the women complete their very first season. “This season was our first home and away season, though it was meant to be 2020, it was our first year being able to play as a team,” vice-captain Jasmyn Lang says.
“Footy’s one of the things that keeps a lot of us going, and we wanted to find something to keep our bond strong in the off season.” Walking in COVID-safe groups, 11 women from the team are participating in the walking fundraiser, with a shared goal of raising $1,500. Having walked a total of over 500 kilometres together, the team are proud of their efforts and the support that they’re providing each other. “It’s good to utilise this fundraiser to remind each other that we’re here in such hard times,” Jasmyn says. The Black Dog Institute’s One Foot Forward Walk for Mental Health has over 42,000 participants this year, with nearly $10 million raised for mental health research and services. To donate to the Whittlesea Eagles Football Netball Club team effort, visit www.onefootforward.org.au/fundraisers/ eaglewomenkickinggoals. Elle Cecil
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Northern suburbs ‘roaring’ back By Sarah Oliver Gyms, shopping centres and cinemas across Whittlesea and Hume threw open their doors at 6pm on Friday, welcoming back customers for the first time since early August. Last week, the Victorian government announced a massive reopening of the state, earlier than initially anticipated. BOSS Fitness Female Studio owner and head coach Aida Gyftakis said the latest lockdown has been “the most difficult to endure,” from both a “mental health and financial perspective”.
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“For many, the studio has been an outlet for them both physically and mentally; being closed for so long has had a negative impact on our community,” she said. But the studio, located in Coolaroo, is “looking forward to opening up to our members who are extremely excited to be able to train again,” Ms Gyftakis said.
Shopping centres, including Craigieburn Central, were “delighted” that retailers could reopen. Craigieburn Central centre manager Christine McDonnell said she welcomed the Victorian government’s easing of restrictions. Shoppers can still expect precautionary measures from the centre, including signage to help people identify which stores require customers to be fully vaccinated. “As always, the health and safety of all visitors to our centre remains our number one priority,” Ms McDonnell said. “Like many people in the community, we look forward to
having our retailers open again.” Health Minister Martin Foley said he was proud of all Victorians for getting vaccinated at “lightning speed” to enable to city to reopen. “With millions of Victorians now fully vaccinated and having taken the necessary steps to protect themselves, their family, their friends and the entire community, Victoria is now roaring back to life and returning to city we love,” he said. Details: https://www.coronavirus.vic.gov.au/ victorias-roadmap ■ Movies
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$4.2 million for reserve have a really good facility the kids can use all year round,” Mr Atanasov said. “We haven’t got a social space at the club, we use the change rooms, and suddenly we’re going to have a proper functioning space. We’re excited about that even more.” Construction on the new pitch will start in November and be completed by March 2022. An extension of the existing pavilion and carpark is in the plans, expected to be completed in 2023. Details: whittlesea.vic.gov.au/hruren Sarah Oliver
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Have you applied for kindergarten yet? There is still time. 3 and 4-year-old kindergarten will be subsidised from 2022, so apply today to secure your child’s spot at one of the City of Whittlesea’s many kindergartens. Applications are also open for a new kindergarten opening in Donnybrook next year, proposed to be called Eucalyptus Parade Kindergarten. Apply through our online portal at www.whittlesea.vic.gov.au/kinder
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HR Uren Recreation Reserve in Thomastown will receive a huge upgrade, including a FIFA-approved synthetic pitch, ball-catching nets, boundary fencing and walking paths. The City of Whittlesea has invested $4.2 million into the project in a bid to encourage the community to get active and participate in sport again. Whittlesea chair administrator, Lydia Wilson said: “With community sport back on track after lockdown, it’s heartening to see residents making the most of council’s facilities and sports grounds again. “We’re working hard to ensure our communities have access to first-rate facilities to enjoy for many years to come.” Lalor United Sloga Football Club co-ordinator Emil Atanasov said he and the club are “very excited” about the project. “The existing pitch has no drainage, it’s always muddy and suddenly we’re going to
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Steve’s diabetes victory By Molly Magennis A Bundoora local has been awarded the Diabetes Victoria Kellion Victory medal for living with type one diabetes for 50 years. Steven Bye was diagnosed with type one diabetes when he was 17-years-old and said he was upset when he first found out. “I was just a bit upset and thought why me, because I’ve got six siblings in my family and I’m the only one who’s got it,” he said. His father also lived with diabetes and received both 50 and 60-year Kellion Victory medals, so when Mr Bye received one of his own it was a very special moment.
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sticking by him and looking after him all these years. “You need a good support network, people who understand what diabetes is and the complications you may get if you don’t look after yourself properly,” he said. Diabetes Victoria had originally planned to celebrate the 2021 Kellion Victory medallists
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with an award ceremony earlier this month, but have had to cancel it due to ongoing COVID restrictions. Mr Bye hopes that he and the other finalists will be able to get together and celebrate their achievement down the track. “It’s important we can get together and have a big party.”
The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) and Hume City Council will “crack down” on illegal dumping of asbestos-ridden soil in the area. In a joint statement, EPA and Hume are encouraging residents to report “dogdy operators” who unload the dangerous soil. EPA northern metropolitan regional manager Jeremy Settle said: “This deliberate pollution is contaminating your suburb, town or neighbourhood. It’s a criminal offence and your help with something as simple as noting down a truck number plate can enable the EPA to track down the offender”. If soil is found to have even a small percentage of asbestos, it must be taken to a licensed facility for proper disposal, otherwise EPA can fine or prosecute the offender, the statement said. “We can even make them clean it up,” Mr Settle said. “And it all starts with that call from a member of the public”. According to Hume council sustainable infrastructure and services director Peter Waite, the dumping is an attempt to cut costs at the detriment of the community. “By avoiding the cost of proper disposal, offenders are lining their own pockets and undercutting honest local businesses with suspiciously cheap quotes for demolition and clean-up work,” Mr Waite said. To report pollution, call EPA’s 24-hour hotline on 1300 EPA VIC (1300 372 842).
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“It feels pretty special to get this. Type one diabetes is a pretty big thing and I’ve had it for over 50 years now,” Mr Bye said. “I was very determined to look after myself which is easier [now] than when my dad got it. So it’s pretty special to get this far and get recognised for the 50 years.” Despite living with the chronic condition for most of his life, Mr Bye never let it stop him from doing what he wanted to do, and has led a very active lifestyle. “I come from Tasmania and I played football to the highest level in Tasmania. I played basketball, I’ve got two Australian basketball titles,” Mr Bye said. “I’ve played sport all my life and I never changed anything. I didn’t let it stop me doing what I wanted to do.” Mr Bye said it’s important to make sure you’ve got a good support network around you, and thanked his family, wife and doctors for
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Long college wait over By Molly Magennis Greenvale Secondary College will finally be welcoming students from 2022 after a decades-long battle to open a secondary school in the area. Mark Natoli has been appointed principal of the new school and says there is a high level of expectation given how long the community has waited for it to open. “Most people in the area will know that the community has advocated for its own local secondary school for over 20 years now. So I think it’d be a fair statement to say it’s long-awaited or well overdue,” he said.
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Mark Natoli is the principal of the new Greenvale Secondary College.
of another neighbourhood building but also a specialised visual arts building and performing arts and gymnasium,” Mr Natoli said. Mr Natoli said community response to the new school has been overwhelmingly positive.
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Donnybrook early learning ready for 2022 A new early learning centre is being built for residents of Donnybrook and will be ready to take on new enrolments in 2022. The new two-room kindergarten is being built on the site of Hume Anglican Grammar and will increase capacity for kinder children in the area by 132 places. The kindergarten will provide indoor and outdoor learning environments, as well as aid the demand for additional places as part of the state government’s three-year-old kindergarten reform and increasing population growth. Yan Yean MP Danielle Green said: “We are investing in the educational future of our next generation of learners to ensure they can access the best education close to home in Donnybrook”. Early Childhood Minister Ingrid Stitt said the state government is delivering “unprecedented investment in the first years of our kids’ education”. “Creating more places for children to attend kindergarten and ensuring they have access to the best facilities across Victoria is vital to making sure they receive a world-class education in the early years,” she said. The new kindergarten is being delivered with City of Whittlesea and will be built using modular construction. Molly Magennis
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Doreen RSL hunting for a home By Sarah Oliver At just four years old, Doreen RSL is one of the youngest RSL’s in Australia. Despite the club reaching almost 200 members, and expected to gain more soon, the veterans and members don’t have a permanent location. President Wes Wridgeway said: “To be one of the newest RSL’s in Australia in this time of land values and building values, it’s very difficult to get assistance from anybody unless
you can come up with a lot of money”. The first two years of the club’s existence saw communications with the Whittlesea council at the time. But due to the dismissal of the council in March, 2020, the RSL had to go “back to square one”. Mr Wridgeway and his team are now in communication with the administrators at Whittlesea, requesting assistance to help locate a venue. “We’re still in negotiations with council.
They have made an offer to us just recently but it’s like trying to fit a size 10 foot into a size six shoe - it just didn’t work,” he said. The last two years of multiple lockdowns and restrictions have affected the search for a permanent venue and proved difficult for both Doreen RSL and Whittlesea. Whittlesea chief executive Craig Lloyd said council has “been working for some time to assist the Doreen RSL to find a home”. “Whilst it is not the role of council, or its ratepayers to directly provide buildings for an
RSL, we are currently in discussions about a suitable facility that will be the first permanent home for the group.” But Mr Wridgeway said they are “still on the hunt”. “If there are any developers out there or there’s any landowners, building owners who would like to help out and donate … for their veterans and their members of the community, that would be fantastic,” he said.
Junior doctor lauded A Northern Health doctor has been named the 2021 Victorian Junior Doctor of the Year. Dr Lucas Taranto accepted the award from the Postgraduate Medical Council Victoria (PMCV), who award one junior doctor across Victoria each year for their contribution to teaching and education. “I’m still in shock I think,” Dr Taranto said. “It’s not something I had ever considered being able to win, but it’s an award I am so grateful for”. The young doctor’s passion for education is born out of a devotion to improve training for junior doctors. “I am most proud of being involved in mentoring and teaching the current interns and medical students,” Dr Taranto said. As a hospital medical officer, Dr Taranto has been teaching at The University of Melbourne and Deakin University as a clinical tutor and lecturer. He has also been involved with developing a new near-peer mentoring program through his
role as education officer at Junior Medical Staff Association. “I am passionate about education and have been so disappointed that many learning opportunities have been limited by COVID. It’s been so great to see the student’s enthusiasm as they begin to hit the wards again now,” he said. Northern Health chief medical officer, associate professor Wanda Stelmach, said she was “excited to hear that Lucas was voted PMCV JMO of the Year”. “This recognition of his engagement and support of his colleagues is reflected in his support of staff at Northern Health.” In addition to his other work, Dr Taranto assisted the Medical Education Unit with the new face-to-face Intern Orientation Program. “Every day has been equally rewarding and challenging”, Dr Taranto said. He said the pandemic had been a “huge learning experience”, but despite the hurdles, he has “absolutely loved meeting and helping out the northern community in different ways”.
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Plenty Road tops crash list Plenty Road, Bundoora, has been named as Victoria’s most unsafe road for the fourth year in a row. The 2021 Crash Index, released by insurer AAMI reveals the busy arterial is still the state’s crash hotspot, despite recent upgrades to the road. The annual AAMI Crash Index analysed more than 360,000 motor insurance claims across Australia from July 1, 2020, to June 30, 2021, to reveal the top 10 crash hotspots in each capital city. AAMI head of motor claims Anna
Cartwright said Plenty Road had several lanes of traffic in both directions, multiple sets of traffic lights and entry points and a tram line running through the middle, creating the “perfect storm” for collisions. “Even outside of peak hours there are many hazards which make it daunting to drive, which is why it’s so notorious as a hotspot for accidents,” she said. “There’s a lot going on along this section of road and given its history with our crash index and the number of vehicles which travel through it daily, we’re not shocked to once
again see it in the number one spot.” In recent years there has been work done at Plenty Road to improve safety and reduce accidents. AAMI data shows positive signs, with a steady decline in crash numbers in this location in recent years. “As a long-time advocate for road safety, we have shared our AAMI Crash Index insights with the Victorian government to assist their work on improving road safety at this hotspot,” Ms Cartwright said. “Our data played a key role in identifying the need to trial a reduced speed limit, from
80km/h to 70km/h, along Plenty Road in Bundoora from January to July, 2021. “We will continue to work with the government in hope our data inspires more safety initiatives like this trial, as anything we can do to reduce the number of accidents on this road should, and needs to, be done.” AAMI’s analysis found that crashes on Plenty Road were most likely to occur during the morning commute on Tuesday and Thursday and involve males aged between 35-49. The most common collision was nose-to-tail, according to the insurer.
United has a new base Western United has announced a new partnership with Essendon Football Club that will see United’s staff and A-league team move to the Essendon NEC Hangar in Tullamarine. United will be based there for the next two years, where it will utilise the Hangar’s community oval and some of the new performance and office areas. Western United chief executive Chris Pehlivanis said the enormous growth of the club meant he needed to explore options that would benefit both the staff and players. “To be able to utilise the world-class facilities at The Hangar and bring our team together was a really attractive solution for us while we build our permanent home in Tarneit,“ he said. “Our core values at Western United are togetherness, effort and growth and this partnership speaks to those values in every way.” Despite the move the club will remain committed to the existing partnership with the
George Cross Football Club. “We’ve been with George Cross from the beginning – many fans will fondly remember being at this venue for our first practice match – and we will continue to have a presence there long into the future,” Mr Pehlivanis said. Essendon chief executive Xavier Campbell welcomed Western United and assured fans that while the club will be sharing many of the same training facilities, it will not directly impact the football program. “We welcome Western United as partners at the NEC Hangar and look forward to a strong partnership between the cross-code organisations over the years to come,” Mr Campbell said. “We expect the partnership over time to provide a range of opportunities for growth as our staff and players develop relationships and identify and leverage opportunities for mutual benefit.” Western United coach John Aloisi and Essendon chief executive Xavier Campbell. (Supplied)
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MY PLACE Paul Bezzina is president of Thomastown Tennis Club and has been involved with the club for over 20 years. He spoke to Molly Magennis about the club and why the committee decided to change the club’s name after so many years. What’s your connection to the northern suburbs? I was actually born in Lalor, so I’ve always lived in the northern suburbs. I was brought up in Lalor … and now I’m living in Bundoora.
How long have you been involved with Thomastown Tennis Club? In total, just over 20 years. I played for about 10 years and then I got married, got involved in some other sports, played indoor cricket and table tennis and then I became involved with the tennis club again when I turned 40. So I’ve been there the last 10 years [and] I’ve been president of the club for the last three years. Tell us about the club … St Luke’s tennis club was actually formed in 1963, so many years ago. Thomastown Tennis Club was actually formed in 1964. Then the clubs came together … they actually amalgamated in 1994. There’s some members that play just socially, some members play competition, some members don’t actually
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What do you like about living in the area? I think there’s something for everyone. Everything’s accessible …. you don’t have to go far. You’ve got a lot of sporting facilities, a lot of parks and it’s a great place to bring up a family as well. People are very friendly and also it’s … always been multicultural. For me it’s second nature, when we say it’s gotta be inclusive and diverse, for me it’s just how I’ve been brought up. I’ve had neighbours from all different nationalities, I love what every nationality brings and how vibrant the community is as well.
play tennis but they’re still connected on a social level with the club. The thing is there’s members that have been there for two or three generations, people have actually been there since the start and their kids and their grandkids are still part of the club. Why did the club decide to change its name from St Luke’s Thomastown Tennis Club? It was a really big decision, we sort of engaged with some local stakeholders [and] we got feedback from our members. We also got
feedback from the City of Whittlesea, working with the leisure inclusion officer and our coaches. What we found was that while we think that we were very open and very inclusive and welcoming, we weren’t growing our membership base. We found that, obviously, the area has changed dramatically. It was all about … regardless of what religion you are and what cultural background you are, you’d be welcome. What do you enjoy about playing tennis?
I’ve always enjoyed sport but … the reason why I joined the committee is I get a lot of enjoyment out of seeing people participating and welcoming people as well to the club, that traditionally who wouldn’t have thought about playing tennis. So I enjoy the competitive part of playing tennis but also very much the social part of it.
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Local businesses, suppliers and contractors are invited to an information session about water infrastructure projects in southern NSW
On Friday 12 November, we are hosting an industry event in Moama to provide an overview of the upcoming opportunities for local businesses to get involved with these projects. A broad range of services will be required to deliver these projects including engineering, building and construction, as well as complementary services such as environmental, catering, accommodation, transport, waste management and cleaning. This will provide significant opportunities and economic benefits to regional businesses, First Nations businesses and local small business operators, as well as tangible outcomes for local townships and the wider community.
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Industry engagement event details All businesses, no matter how big or small, are invited to join us to find out more about Water Infrastructure NSW, the projects it’s delivering in southern NSW and how your business can be involved: • Event location: Dungula Events Centre, 69 Dungula Way, Moama • Date/ time: Friday 12 November 2021, from 10am – 1pm • RSVP: Registration is mandatory, and seats are limited. To secure your place at the event visit dpie.nsw.gov.au/ water-infrastructure-nsw • Event will be live streamed if you can’t make it in person (registration required). Contact us For more information contact Water Infrastructure NSW: Call 1300 081 047 Email winsw.engagement@dpie.nsw.gov.au
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Water Infrastructure NSW is a new agency within the Department of Planning, Industry and Environment, responsible for the development and delivery of key water infrastructure projects and programs across the state. This includes more than $330 million of projects in the state’s southern region.
The intersection of Bridge Inn Road and Sackville Street in Mernda is set to be upgraded. Whittlesea council will upgrade the intersection in a bid to improve safety for motorists and pedestrians. The work will include the installation of traffics lights, asphalt upgrade, the realignment of the footpath and new street lighting. The works are scheduled to start by early
November and will take about three months to complete. The majority of the works will be undertaken during the December school holidays to minimise disruption, council said. During construction, Bridge Inn Road will remain open. However, there will be no entry and exit to/ from Sackville Street via Bridge Inn Road. A local detour will be provided via Heddle Street and Wellington Street.
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Library on the cards for Kalkallo By Sarah Oliver A regional library will be built in Kalkallo within 10 years, according to a new plan adopted by Hume council. Councillors endorsed Hume’s Libraries and Learning Service Plan during last Monday’s council meeting, agreeing to explore opportunities to partner with Whittlesea and Mitchell councils to build a regional library in Kalkallo. In the short-term, Hume council will consider setting up a temporary library in
the community. As reported by Star Weekly, Infrastructure Victoria’s ‘Social infrastructure in Melbourne’s growth areas’ study found that a new library would need to be built in Hume’s northern growth corridor within the next five years. The Libraries and Learning Service Plan cited the Melton library, built in 2013, as a case study and an example of how a library can support the community. The multi-purpose building, which cost $20 million, is now open every day of the week and offers an array of services, including the
library’s book collection, education programs, meeting rooms, support for students, resume and job application help, an array of children’s programs and services and much more. A similar centre, suggested to be built in Kalkallo, would provide its residents and surrounding suburbs with opportunities to develop as a community and integrate diverse health, wellbeing, and education programs, the plan stated. The pandemic may cause a reconsideration into how the library will be developed and what services it could accommodate, the plan said.
“It is possible that suburban libraries may be able to take on an even larger role to support more people working away from a centralised workplace (but not from home) in a post-pandemic context.” The plan also recommended council implement a branch library service in Mickleham, develop a business case and concept plans for a small-scale permanent library service in Greenvale West and plan for future library service provision in growth areas, including Craigieburn West and Sunbury (Lancefield Road).
Young artist explores the cycle of life and death
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“There were resources that I would have had otherwise that I couldn’t have gotten to,” he said. But in the end, he found the constant lockdowns began to “enrich” the project as he was forced to use what he had access to, like twigs from his yard. The project was picked up by Hume council, which has been exhibiting the project online, titled ‘Symbiosis’. “It’s kind of a big thing for me,” he said. “I’m really proud of that work.” Hume is currently exploring the prospect of allowing visitors to see the exhibition in person with the upcoming ease of restrictions.
Filipe was also recognised for his talents last year when he was awarded a Hume Arts Youth Award for 2020. “It just feels really good to have something recognised,” he said. Filipe is now finishing his first year of university at the Victorian College of the Arts (VCA) with a bachelor of fine arts and production. He has found costume and set design the most interesting, and loves the challenge of a large stage to create on. “The idea of just having that amount of space to create something that you put so much symbolism into and is functional but has that form to it as well is really interesting,” he said. Filipe’s exhibition, ‘Symbiosis’ will be available to view online until January 15, 2022 at https://theexhibit.io/exhibition/symbiosisfilipe-filihia Sarah Oliver
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When Filipe Filihia was tasked last year with developing a concept for his final VCE portfolio at Aitken College, he knew he wanted to make a statement. The 18-year-old was initially inspired by the cycle of nature, and decided to explore the similarities of life and death with mothers and daughters in a series of photographs. “It sounds grim, but there’s necessary death that has to happen in the world for this cycle to continue,” he said. Filipe enlisted the help of his mother and sister to feature in the exhibition, where the daughter represents a vibrant version of her mother, whose tones are more muted to show her progression into a final stage of life. He wanted to express “the idea of beauty and the breakdown” of that beauty through a mother-daughter relationship. The project came with its challenges though, as Filipe struggled with schooling from home during the pandemic.
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Ensuring health equality for all Christopher Carter, chief executive, North Western Melbourne Primary Health Network “We are one, but we are many,” as the song lyric goes, and that sentiment is particularly true of our region. North Western Melbourne Primary Health Network encompasses 13 local government areas across 3212 square kilometres containing more than 1.6 million people who, between them, speak more than 200 languages. This glorious diversity speaks for itself, but across our community there is also another, less welcome, set of differences. Some groups have shorter lives and poorer health than others,and some have limited access to healthcare. Some available health and welfare services are not used by all those that need them, and some localities and communities carry a very high burden of disadvantage. We believe in a principle known as ‘health equity’ – the idea that every individual, group and community should have a fair chance to reach their full health potential without being disadvantaged by social, economic and environmental conditions. To help make this idea a reality for our region, we have just released the North Western Melbourne Primary Health Network Access and Equity Framework. The framework commits us to tackle the challenges of ensuring equitable access to health services across our highly diverse region. Importantly, community groups and members have been – and will continue to be – involved in designing strategies to boost access to health services in ways that are culturally appropriate. The whole process has been underpinned by a human rights approach to health. There is no excuse, we firmly believe, for anyone’s culture, age, or beliefs to get in the way of health advice, treatment or support. Our framework is backed by an action plan which will be rolled out over the next three years. At its heart is the recognition that
The North Western Melbourne Primary Health Network Access and Equity Framework strives to ensure everyone has equal access to healthcare. (Shutterstock)
ensuring health equity requires us to take into account non-medical factors – things like gender, education, employment, financial situation, cultural and ethnic background. It is also very important that healthcare providers continue recognising, respecting and nurturing people’s unique cultural identity. A crucial matter in this regard is accepting that the idea of community is
multi-dimensional. Across Melbourne, communities exist around shared language, for instance, or shared gender identities, shared histories, or shared beliefs. People often belong to more than one community. This is a concept known as “intersectionality”. It recognises that sometimes a combination of factors can interact to produce complex and stubborn
forms of inequity. Our framework includes the recognition of intersectionality as a guiding principle for its implementation. Ensuring health equity is not a simple matter – and we are committed to tackling it in even its most complex forms. We are one, for sure, but also many – and it’s important to do all we can to ensure all of us can sing that song in harmony.
Broadmeadows rallies to boost vaccination rates Frank McGuire, Broadmeadows MP Local families have delivered a major turnaround in vaccination rates lifting lockdowns. Thanks go to everyone in the community who has been vaccinated and health workers, especially nurses, for their commitment to vulnerable people in the State District of Broadmeadows. Such a response has been incredibly important for all of us and is deeply appreciated. Once the Australian government increased the supply of doses to Victoria, the state government supercharged the roll-out, accelerating vaccinations in our communities from the lowest to among the highest rates. Pop-up sites made jabs in arms more accessible across Melbourne’s north. I witnessed the commitment and care of workers from DPV Health and St. Vincent’s Hospital, rapidly establishing a range of vaccination sites adapting to the needs of our communities. Town Hall Broadmeadows features walk-in vaccinations and the old Ford factory delivers drive-through jabs in arms for the final vaccination push. The pandemic proves how our lives and livelihoods intertwine. Broadmeadows is confronting the catastrophes of our times and reimagining opportunities. Vaccinations are vital to economic recovery. Only a small number of countries make this gift from science. CSL is manufacturing more than 50 million doses of the AstraZeneca vaccine in Broadmeadows to save lives and livelihoods in Australia and overseas. Broadmeadows provides the independent 12 NORTHERN STAR WEEKLY Tuesday, 2 November, 2021
supply chains, manufacturing scale and national sovereignty Australia craves. The investment attraction plan has succeeded with an estimated $1 billion in shovel-ready and pipeline projects since the 2016 strategy, Creating Opportunity: Postcodes of Hope. New housing is important. Affordable housing for first home buyers and essential workers define the Homes for Community Heroes plan I am advocating as part of Australia’s biggest investment in social and affordable housing, the Victorian government’s $5.3 billion Big Housing Build. First soil has been turned on the redevelopment of the derelict Ford site less than five years after its iconic assembly lines fell silent, devastating Broadmeadows, and signalling the demise of our once-proud passenger car making industry and Australia’s loss of manufacturing scale. Five thousand new jobs are predicted in the next five years, building on Ford’s remaining asset of international significance, its Asia-Pacific centre of excellence for innovation. A catalyst for cleaner, greener, cheaper energy and nearby hydrogen hub are proposed, underscoring the value of Broadmeadows as a new epicentre for smarter jobs in Melbourne’s north. Priority status has been secured for investments under the City Deal for North and West Melbourne I initiated and continue to pursue. Aim is to fast-track a super-hub for transport, jobs and social infrastructure featuring post-COVID amenity for community wellbeing.
Frank McGuire at a local vaccination hub. (Supplied)
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Pop the corn, movies are back Victoria’s multiple COVID-19 lockdowns meant the closure of entertainment venues, including the big screens. But now, cinemas are back. Michaela Meade spoke to HOYTS Cinemas Victoria north west area manager Ryan Pascoe about how the pandemic has impacted the business, and looked at what upcoming releases are worthy of bringing out the popcorn and choc tops once more.
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ockdowns put a stop to Victorians sitting in a darkened cinema with fellow moviegoers, enjoying snacks from the candy bar as stories unfolded in front of your eyes. But now, with restrictions of the state’s sixth lengthy lockdown easing, film fans have a chance to get back to sitting in front of the big screen. HOYTS Cinemas Victoria north west area manager Ryan Pascoe says it has been a challenging time for the cinema industry throughout the pandemic. “The ripple effect of the most recent COVID-19 lockdowns has impacted not only our employees and guests, but all of our suppliers and partners too,” Ryan says. “With our counterparts in the US and UK living with the virus, due to high vaccination rates, we have seen the industry start to bounce back and expect the same circumstances to positively impact the industry locally. “We know movie-lovers crave the entire big screen experience and we can’t wait to welcome them back.” As a result of high vaccination rates, cinemas began reopening on Friday, October 29, subject to density limits. Ryan says there are plenty of new releases for visitors to enjoy when they’re welcomed back to cinema venues across the state. “We have a really exciting slate of new releases when we reopen our cinemas,” he says. “Guests can expect to see all the major blockbusters from the last three months on the big screen including ‘Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings’, ‘Eternals’, ‘Halloween Kills’, ‘The Many Saints of Newark’, and more! “Plus, movie-lovers can get excited for some outstanding blockbusters for the rest of 2021 with ‘No Time To Die’, ‘Boss Baby: The Family Business’, ‘Venom: Let There Be Carnage’, ‘Dune’, and ‘Spiderman: No Way Home’, just to name a few!” A movie buff himself, Ryan says he is most looking forward to ‘The Many Saints of Newark’. “Being a big Sopranos fan personally, I can’t wait to see what this prequel will deliver on the big screen,” he says.
Film fanatics can watch the latest movies on the big screen now cinemas have reopened. (Shutterstock)
What to watch ‘Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings’ Rating: M Genre: action, adventure, fantasy The next instalment in the Marvel Cinematic Universe stars Simu Liu as Shang-Chi, who must confront the past he thought he left behind, as he is drawn into the clutches of the mysterious Ten Rings organisation. This film is set to expand the MCU in more ways than one. Critics have praised its cast, and its standing as Marvel’s first Asian-led superhero outing. Recommended audience: Marvel fans who want to see the continuation of the story post ‘Avengers: Endgame’, and action adventure enthusiasts looking for something a bit different. ‘Halloween Kills’ Rating: MA Genre: horror, thriller The extended battle between infamous flasher killer Michael Meyers and his original ‘final girl’ Laurie Strode continues in this next chapter. The film follows on from the events of ‘Halloween’ 2018 – which picked up 40 years after the events of ‘Halloween’ 1978. The story will wrap up in the next instalment, ‘Halloween Ends’, slated for release next year. Jamie Lee Curtis returns to her breakout role of Laurie Strode. Recommended audience: lovers of the original ‘Halloween’ and its many sequels, and horror-thriller fans.
‘Halloween Kills’.
‘Free Guy’.
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‘Free Guy’ Rating: M Genre: action, adventure, comedy Ryan Reynolds stars as a bank teller who discovers he is a background character in a video game. These premise allows Reynolds to go all-out with his comedy, and the visual effects team created some standout visuals for the audience. Recommended audience: fans of Ryan Reynolds, or ‘Deadpool’, and anyone looking for a fun movie night watch ‘The Many Saints of Newark’ Rating: MA Genre: crime, drama This much-anticipated feature film prequel to the award-winning drama series ‘The Sopranos’ is set in the explosive 1960s, in the era of the Newark riots. The African-American and Italian communities are often at each other’s throats, and a young Anthony Soprano is caught in the mix. Recommended audience: fans of the original series, who want to see where it all began. ‘No Time To Die’
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‘No Time To Die’. (HOYTS Cinemas)
Rating: M Genre: action, adventure, thriller In Daniel Craig’s final turn as beloved spy James Bond, the character has left active service and is enjoying a peaceful life in Jamaica. His peace is short-lived when an old friend from the CIA turns up, wanting his help. A star-studded cast joins Craig on his final outing, which is sure to be a blast. Recommended audience: Followers of the series, and action-adventure lovers. ‘Eternals’ Rating: TBC Genre: adventure, fantasy, drama A new team of superheroes will join the Marvel Cinematic Universe in this new, epic adventure which spans thousands of years. Get the answers to why these immortal heroes did not intervene when Thanos posed a threat to half the universe. Directed by Academy Award-winning director Chloe Zhao, the first reviews for the film praise its visual style and storyline. Recommended audience: those who want Marvel to do something new, and diehard fans wanting the story to continue.
Movies are back on the agenda.
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Business networking StartNorth is inviting local businesses to come together for a monthly networking event, to help promote your business, products and services. At 12 Dimboola Road, Broadmeadows, on Thursday, November 11, 8-9.30am. Places limited. ■ startnorth@hume.vic.gov.au
Welcome baby Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children aged up to six years of age will be welcomed to Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung Country by a local elder as part of Hume’s Welcome Baby to Country ceremony. The ceremony is an acknowledgement of the local Boorais connection to the traditional lands of the Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung and Gunung-Willam-Balluk clan. The ceremony provides an opportunity to come together as a community to celebrate living culture. On Tuesday, November 25, 11am-noon. Registration required. ■ https://bit.ly/2XOjf7D
Shay Downer exhibit This exhibition will feature the work of Sunbury artist Shay Downer, who teaches drawing classes in the community. As a previous Hume Arts Award recipient, this exhibition will explore the art form of portraiture and will run from Monday, November 22 to Sunday, January 30, at the Sunbury Hume Global Learning Centre Gallery. ■ 9205 2200
This week’s photographer’s choice photo is of homeless camp at the playground of Errington Reserve, St Albans. (Damjan Janevski) 255128_01
Toastmasters meeting Sunbury & Macedon Ranges Toastmasters helps its members develop their public speaking, communication and leadership skills. The group meets on the first and third Tuesday of each month, from 7.20-9.30pm, at the Sunbury Senior Citizens Hall. ■ vpm-4185@toastmastersclubs.org
Compost research webinar Join Macedon Ranges council and Dr Jim Radford from La Trobe University for this talk on compost use in agricultural settings. Dr Radford will share his local research insights and promote farming practices that have positive outcomes for agriculture. The event will be held on Tuesday, November 9, 7.30- 8.30pm. ■ 0455 210 436
Sewing group The Sunbury Neighbourhood 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.
month at The Deer Park Club, 780 Ballarat Road, from 10am. New members and visitors are welcome. ■ Don, 0409 191 580
Sunshine United Cricket Club Selwyn Park-based Sunshine United Cricket Club is looking for junior boys and girls to play in its under-11s, under-13s Friday night and under-15s Saturday morning teams. Juniors learn and enjoy the fundamentals of cricket, taught by experienced coaches. ■ Terry Nichols, 0418 392 180
Be connected Brimbank residents over the age of 50 are encouraged to complete two Be Connected beginner online courses for their chance to win a grocery voucher. A Be Connected short online course can help you learn the basics such as using a mouse, setting up and understanding the functions of an iPhone or Android phone, avoiding scams, connecting with others, or sending an email. The competition runs until December 1. ■ library@brimbank.vic.gov.au
The Sunbury Garden Club meets on the first Tuesday of every month. There is a guest speaker at each meeting, which starts at 7.30pm at the Sunbury Football Club. ■ Cheryl, 9744 1663
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
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, running at the Melton South Community Centre each Monday from 10am-noon. Bring along any knitting or crochet projects and work on them while sharing tips, learning skills and catching up over a cuppa. ■ 9747 8576
Zonta club meets The Zonta Club of Melton meets on the first Monday of each month at Melton Country Club, Reserve Road, Melton. ■ Suzanne, 0417 512 420
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Town Hall. She will be performing Saturday, November 13 at 5pm and 8pm. ■ 1300 888 802
First aid courses
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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
BinGO MOVE is a social exercise group which meets every Monday at 11am. It involves a fun interactive game where bingo numbers trigger an exercise or dance move. Activity suits all levels of ability, you can do seated or standing as suits. Currently running via Zoom, IPC Health will also offer face-to-face groups in Hoppers Crossing, when restrictions permit. ■ 8734 1400
Melton Probus Club 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
Live music at Macedon Railway Hotel Macedon Railway Hotel will welcome back guests to Annie Hall next year with gigs booked from January through to May. ■ www.macedonrailwayhotel.com.au/ live-shows
Shrek outdoor cinema Singing group
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Melton has a group who play on Tuesdays at 10am. ■ u3amelton.com or 0419 563 016
Mahjong group Interested in learning to play Mahjong? U3A
The Music In The Sticks crew is hosting an outdoor cinema that will be screening the movie Shrek at Dixon Fields, Gisborne ,on Friday, November 19. The event will start at 6pm with all ages welcome. All attendees 16 and above must be fully vaccinated as per state government guidelines. Tickets: $2 per person. ■ 5422 0333
Volunteers needed The Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Community Visitors Scheme is seeking female Maltese and Italian-speaking volunteers to join its volunteer program within the Werribee and Point Cook areas to visit elderly residents in either an aged care facility or their own home. The scheme is also seeking a female volunteer with an understanding of MS to visit a mature lady in an aged care facility in Altona Meadows. ■ Sue, volunteer@ms.org.au or 9845 2744
AL-ANON meets AL-ANON provides support for families and loved ones living with alcoholics and problem drinkers. The group meets Mondays at St Thomas Anglican Church foyer, 117 Synnot Street, Werribee, from 7.30pm, and on Tuesdays at the St Mary’s Tennis Club rooms, 204 Grimshaw Street, Greensborough.
Mini festival The Macedon Ranges Sustainability Group is running a mini Sustainable Living Festival at the Woodend Community Farmers’ Market on Saturday, November 6, 10am-1pm. Come and chat with representatives from our 12 action groups and explore ways that you can get involved. ■ https://mrsg.org.au or 0408 578 032
Hannah Gadsby Hannah Gadsby, world class, award winning funny person has a brand new live show Body of Work, showing at the Kyneton
Diabetes support group The Westgate diabetes support group meets on the first Tuesday of every month at the Altona Bowling Club at 10am. ■ Elaine, 0415 030 996
Hobsons Bay band Do you play trumpet, flute or lower brass instruments? The Hobsons Bay City Band is seeking musicians. Rehearsals are held Mondays from 7.30pm at Newport Lakes Primary School, Elizabeth Street, Newport. ■ Roger Lewis, hbcityband@gmail.com
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Commemorate those who served this November 11 After four years of continuous fighting, gunfire ceased on the Western Front as November 11 1918 marked the end of the First World War. On Thursday, November 11 this year, we commemorate those who fought in World War One and recognise the sacrifices they made. Since 1919, countries around the world have recognised a moment’s silence for fallen soldiers in the First World War. Now, at 11am on November 11, Australians will pay their respects with one minute of silence. During the last year of the war in 1918, there
were almost 48,000 Australian casualties, and over 12,000 soldiers died. Throughout the entirety of the war however, over 60,000 Australians lost their lives. Their tireless efforts and fierce bravery earned the Aussie soldiers a strong standing on the battlefield, and though their numbers were disproportionate to their revered reputation, they suffered heavy losses - physically, mentally emotionally and spiritually. Health restrictions may inhibit regular public commemorations this year. Despite this, there are a variety of ways to commemorate
Remembrance Day and show your respect to Australian and Commonwealth soldiers who served and fell. • At 11am on Thursday, November 11, pause what you are doing and observe a minute’s silence at home, school or work. • Wear a poppy or sprig of rosemary to commemorate those who fought, or make your own poppy or Remembrance Day wreath to lay in your community. • Watch the National Remembrance Day Ceremony at 10.45am AEST on the Australian War Memorial’s Facebook page or ABC iView.
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HiAce van has added attractions By Derek Ogden, Marque Motoring If it ain’t broke don’t fix it: this could well be the case with the HiAce, Toyota’s iconic van, which the company stuck with for 15 years without replacing. The light commercial was around until a 2019 rebirth, now it becomes the subject of a range of upgrades. The HiAce van, and related Commuter bus and Granvia wagon, have been boosted with added technology and comfort and convenience features while offering a streamlined choice for customers. Long the leader in the 2.5 to 3.5 tonne van segment with sales this year increasing by 51.9 per cent, customer preference for diesel power, has led to the 3.5-litre petrol V6 for HiAce being discontinued in favour of Toyota’s tough 2.8-litre turbodiesel four-cylinder engine, mated with an automatic transmission. New safety and security technology come with the fitment of Toyota Connected Services to all models. Inside, all benefit from upgraded features, with Granvia incorporating a higher level of luxury with rear privacy glass and carpeted front floor mats now standard. For HiAce, a large centre console box has been added to store paperwork while Commuter GL grades gain an LED lamp inside the box to aid vision, as well as upgraded USB charging ports. The added features adopted for HiAce come with price increases of just $990 across the range, while upgraded Granvia prices rise by less than two per cent. Both HiAce and Granvia are covered by the five-year Toyota Warranty Advantage and seven-year Toyota Warranty Advantage Extended Engine and Driveline. On test was the HiAce GL long wheelbase automatic van, selling for $47,230, plus on-road costs.
Styling The bonnet-forward design has enabled the engine to be ahead of the front axle and seats compared with the previous model where the engine sat under the front seats directly above the axle. It also provides easier access to the engine bay, improved safety and greater stability and ride comfort. The wide track gives the vehicle a planted stance, while the solid sides of the front bumper have been rounded off at the grille to improve working in tight CBD spaces. Aerodynamics are enhanced by a raked windscreen and side mouldings, chamfered rear corners and five stabilising fins on the side of the rear lamps. French Vanilla is now the only paint choice.
No standing still for Toyota’s iconic HiAce van. (Pictures: Supplied)
Engines / transmissions Interior Lack of a dedicated space for clipboard storage is a drawback, a centre console storage box as standard, replacing the existing console tray. Included in the new storage box is a removable in-box tray, an A4-sized binder rack, and a moveable partition at the rear of the box that can be used as a cupholder. Other range-wide standard equipment additions include front all-weather floor mats, 1.5-litre bottle holder and storage bin in each front door, with cup holders in the centre and on either side of the dashboard. There’s also a glovebox and spot to the left of the gearshift for small stuff.
Infotainment The multimedia system - Toyota’s latest - can be controlled via steering-wheel controls or the touchscreen that now offers pinch, swipe and flick gesture operation. The latter also incorporates AM / FM / DAB+ radio, USB and Aux inputs, full Bluetooth connectivity, satellite navigation with SUNA live traffic alerts, voice recognition, and Toyota Link apps including weather, fuel finder and travel times. HiAces will also come standard with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Other new applications include Siri eyes-free mode for iPhones and Miracast, which allows compatible smartphone screens to be duplicated onto the touchscreen. Delivering high quality audio are two front-mounted speakers.
All versions of the HiAce and Granvia are powered by Toyota’s 2.8-litre turbo-diesel four-cylinder engine, mated to an automatic transmission, with a six-speed manual gearbox also offered on HiAce LWB van. The turbodiesel engine develops 130 kW and 450 Nm when teamed with the six-speed automatic, however with the manual gearbox maximum torque is 420 Nm. In the HiAce Commuter, the turbodiesel engine produces maximum outputs of 120 kW of power and 420 Nm of torque.
Safety The addition of Toyota Connected Services automatically generates an emergency call to Toyota’s around-the-clock emergency call centre and relay the location of the vehicle in the event of a collision that requires intervention, or if an airbag goes off. Occupants can also manually trigger an emergency call to the call centre via an SOS button, allowing the determination of the vehicle’s location and co-ordination with emergency services. If the vehicle is reported stolen, Toyota Connected Services can help track the vehicle’s location through the stolen vehicle tracking service.
Driving The tried-and-tested diesel powerplant is muted and there’s little wind noise, leaving road
AT A GLANCE MODEL LINE-UP HiAce LWB van manual $44,230 HiAce LWB van automatic $46,230 HiAce LWB van 4-door auto $46,230 HiAce GL LWB van auto $47,230 HiAce Crew LWB van auto $49,230 HiAce SLWB van auto $54,230 HiAce SLWB GL van auto $55,230 HiAce SLWB Commuter bus auto $69,230 HiAce SLWB Commuter GL bus auto $72,230
Note: These prices do not include government or dealer delivery charges. Contact your local Toyota dealer for drive-away prices.
rumble to intrude into the cabin. Adding loads to the cavernous cargo area puts paid to much of this unwanted driving accompaniment. There was not much to argue with Toyota’s combined urban / highway fuel consumption figure of 8.2 litres per 100 kilometres, with the test vehicle recording 9.7 litres per 100 kilometres under city delivery duties and 6.0 litres per 100 kilometres on a highway run. The stop / start system is one of the best encountered in any vehicle, with instantaneous fire-up from rest. For the automotive equivalent of ‘anti-vaxxers’ it can be switched off.
Driver and passenger seats are shapely, with thick cushioning for comfort and support. They are finished in quality, durable fabric. The driver’s seat offers six-way adjustment for height, slide and recline. Payload is up to 1095 kg, while the van is rated to tow a 1500 kg braked trailer. With 1268 mm between the rear wheel arches, there’s room for two standard Aussie pallets. Total load volume is 6.2 cubic metres. Loading through wide side doors was easy thanks to their easy slide functioning. The vertical lift tailgate - no barn doors offered - is no friend to the forklift but is a handy shelter while manual loading in wet weather. Ride and handling on test improved with load, as you would expect from a goods hauler with rear-wheel drive. Inclines offered little limit to performance and filtering into motorway traffic presented no white-knuckle stress. Extensive glassed areas all round and large exterior mirrors were complemented by a single window in the left side door, giving the driver confidence in overtaking, or pulling out from the kerb. A reversing camera was especially welcome in tight parking manoeuvres.
Summary While the HiAce relied for many years on its solid reputation to lead the field, Toyota has been quick to add fine touches to the latest generation of the iconic van in a bid to stave off any challenges from close rivals. Tuesday, 2 November, 2021 NORTHERN STAR WEEKLY 21
Camp call for junior basketballers Three players from the Whittlesea Junior Basketball Association have been selected to participate in Basketball Victoria’s esteemed 2021 Gold Nugget Camp. Rhylee Leighton, 13, Jaxson Meyer, 12, and Logan Oldmeadow, 12, were selected from the under-14 Basketball Victoria Country academy program out of about 700 kids. Whittlesea representative co-ordinator Mick Meyer said the boys are “very excited, because they weren’t sure in the current climate whether this opportunity would exist in the first place”. “It’s been a tough time for the kids and just to get out and finally have an opportunity is really exciting for them.” The program is set to run at Bendigo Stadium on November 13, where players are expected to impress. Basketball Victoria general manager Grant Wallace said they are “excited to see athletes
Hume City coach Nick Hegarty.
return to the court and be part of the 2021 Gold Nugget Camp”. “We’re excited to get our country stars back on court with the Gold Nugget Camp and help them reach for their biggest basketball ambitions.” Of the 252 players, 60 players will be selected to progress to the Metro Country Challenge, set to be held in January 2022. The challenge will be run in place of the Australian Country Junior Basketball Cup (ACJBC) and Southern Cross Challenge (SCC), which were cancelled due to COVID-19. “These camps form the foundation of future success at the Victorian and Australian level with plenty of Australian representatives such as Matthew Dellavedova and Tessa Lavey attending the camp to start their elite basketball careers,” Wallace said. Sarah Oliver
Jaxson Meyer
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Hume City ready to play By Molly Magennis Hume City will return to the field this month as the FFA Cup resumes in Victoria. Football Australia confirmed match details for various Round of 32 fixtures which was postponed earlier on in the year due to ongoing COVID restrictions. Hume City will play Port Melbourne Sharks at ABD Stadium, Broadmeadows, on November 10 at 7.30pm. Hume coach Nick Hegarty said the players were excited to get back out there despite not having had much time to prepare. “Everybody was excited to get out the house and have a kick for sure, we trained a couple of weeks now and everybody’s in as good a 22 NORTHERN STAR WEEKLY Tuesday, 2 November, 2021
condition as can be, which is great,” he said. “At the same time the current situation and the current rules lead us into not a fantastic preparation to be honest.” Going into the match against Port Melbourne, Hume have lost a few big name players to A-League teams such as star goalkeeper Michael Weier. Hegarty said the loss doesn’t worry him as the game is just an opportunity to get out playing again. “[The FFA cup] probably has no relevance to the past season, like the integrity of the competition as a whole is probably down the toilet. But we’ll enjoy playing it, well make the most of whatever opportunities we get.” As to whether Hume City will be able to
play its Dockerty Cup final against Avondale after it was postponed due to COVID, Hegarty is unsure. “There’s no date yet. I believe next week they might start looking at potential opportunities for that to be played,” he said. Hegarty recently re-signed as coach for next season, which will mark his 11th year at the club. “It’s been a privilege to be able to help build this club with some really important people and kind of create its current state which has allowed the players to develop,” Hegarty said. “I’m just happy to kind of continue with bigger and better things and hopefully we’ll get a chance to finish the season in 2022.” Ticketing details will be confirmed shortly.
Cubs continue to fight for promotion Upfield Soccer Club will play in Football Victoria State League north-west 2 next season. The club posted on its Facebook page last week stating that after finishing at the top of state league 3 north-west in Victoria in 2021, it will take up the state league 2 vacancy for the 2022 season. “We would like to thank sincerely all members, sponsors, spectators, coaches, players, volunteers, councillors [and] politicians who made the club where it is now,” the post read. The club will continue its plan to have a grand stand ready by next year at Gibb Reserve. Upfield is part of a group of soccer clubs, including Hume United and Greenvale United, who are continuing to seek appropriate counsel as they seek promotion and relegation through the National Premier League and Football Victoria state league competitions. As reported by Star Weekly, 40 clubs have joined forces as part of the United Football Group which are fighting Football Victoria’s decision to cancel all 2021 competitions, without promotion or relegation. The group presented three options to FV to consider; promotion and recognition of champions based on current standings or points per matches played method, with or without relegation; restructure of the leagues to achieve the desired effect of promotion/relegation, completed in line with the 2021 Football Australia Performance Gap Report; or align with FV principles and fixture the outstanding games between teams who have not played against each other to complete the season and award promotion and relegation. Late last month, the group released a statement following a FV announcement in regards to next season. Football Victoria said with the 2021 season being deemed incomplete, only men’s and women’s state league vacancies will be filled in 2022, with NPL Victoria optimal league structures to be considered from the 2023 season. “Earlier today, Football Victoria issued a statement confirming it will proceed filling existing vacancies in men’s and women’s state league competitions,” United Football’s release said. “This position in effect dismissed the range of options and discussions put forward from the United Football Group of Clubs. “We are extremely disappointed and disillusioned with not only the decision but also the lack of leadership and courage to make a decision in the best interests of the game, despite recent indications that a restructure of leagues could have been a reasonable outcome.” Greenvale United and Hume United were also on top in state league 4 west and state league 2 north-west respectively. Molly Magennis and Sarah Oliver
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