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Care services overhaul By Sarah Oliver Moorabool council is considering ceasing its aged care and disability services, impacting 38 council staff who work in aged care. Council said it had given in-principle support to end the services as a result federal government aged care and disability services reforms, which were announced in May in the wake of a Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety. The reforms change the way aged care and disability services are delivered across the country and mean councils will receive less money to fund aged care and disability services.
Moorabool mayor Tom Sullivan said council management have been in communication with staff whose jobs are affected by the decision. “Management have been communicating with these staff members to keep them up to date with what is happening, the process and their options,” Cr Sullivan said. “Should council confirm its in-principle decision to cease services, we will continue to work with staff to look at redeployment before redundancy, and we’re very confident that with a skills shortage across aged care, our very high-quality staff will have the opportunity to work in aged care in another setting if they so
desire.” The council has also notified clients and families who use the services of its plans. Cr Sullivan said it had become clear through the aged care reforms of the past 10 years that local government does not have a role to play in the future of aged services. “The in-principle decision has been made in the interests of our aged clients, our staff in this area and the broader community, so that if required, we can manage the transition to an appropriate provider who will deliver the same level of quality services in accordance with the federal government’s new directions,” Cr Sullivan said.
In a closed meeting on Wednesday night, council endorsed a range of recommendations, including the acceptance that due to inherent costs, competition policy and other structural changes, Moorabool will not be able to play a meaningful role in the future of services. Council’s chief executive Derek Madden said: “This doesn’t mean council are diverting funds away from aged care. “We want to make sure clients are as supported as they need to be.“ A report will come back to council in March, 2022, for consideration and confirmation of the in-principle decision, as well as potential transition timelines.
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Darley Park to score upgrades By Sarah Oliver Darley residents will see much-needed developments at Darley Park over the coming months and years. At last week’s council meeting, Moorabool councillors adopted the Darley Park Master Plan in a bid to address the demand for better sports and recreation facilities in the town as its population booms. The plan will guide development of the reserve over the next 10 years. The council’s 2020-21 budget includes $200,000 to implement the plan. The reserve is home to many sporting clubs,
including Darley Football and Netball club, Darley Cricket Club and the pigeon club. It also hosts a BMX track, tennis coaching and a community market. The final plan states that Darley park has a much wider range of sport and social family recreation opportunities than other parks in the area and “provides a very important social recreation space for residents in addition to sporting facilities for both social, local and regional competition”. “Therefore, only minor enhancements are recommended rather than significant additions to the range of facilities provided,”
the report read. Community consultation was undertaken before drafting the master plan, with a survey open for four weeks, which received 77 mostly positive responses, with issues mostly around the support of a future skate park. According to the data, the park is also frequently used for casual walking, cycling and socialising, with 75 per cent of survey respondents saying they use the park at least once a week. It also found security lighting was one of the most requested changes, as well as protection from wind.
Short-term changes to the park include extending the walking path and making it more accessible, adding barbecues to picnic areas, more sustainable options for water usage and relocation of the pigeon club, amongst other projects. In the medium-term, the plans look to upgrade the BMX track, replace coaching boxes, consideration of a small skate area, upgrade of park furniture and to include community art. The long-term projects will be fully enclosed cricket nets, upgrading the hard court area and installing security lighting.
Melton hits double vax milestone The latest data from the department of health has revealed Melton has reached over 95 per cent double vaccination rates. This is an increase of 1.1 per cent since last week where the second dose rate was sitting at 93.9 per cent. Despite the high vaccination rates, Melton remains one of the top 10 local government areas with COVID cases, with 632 active cases and 63 new cases as of Tuesday. Victoria’s new cases dropped back to triple digits with 918 cases recorded in the 24 hours to Tuesday. There are currently 11,417 active cases in the state. The latest data comes as concerns grow over the new Omicron variant, which was first detected in South African on November 24. As of midnight last Saturday, travellers entering Victoria from one of nine southern African countries in the past 14 days will be required to undertake 14 days of hotel quarantine. The countries listed are Botswana, Eswatini, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, The Seychelles, and Zimbabwe. The department of health believes the number of travellers in this category to be very small and they are being contacted directly.
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When Burnside resident Zara Niaz, 16, wrote about her experience wearing a hijab for the first time, she never expected her work to be recognised or that she’d win an award for it. Each year, the ABC runs a ‘Takeover Melbourne’ competition for young writers to submit stories which are turned into audio or visual pieces, produced by the winners and ABC producers. Zara entered the competition because she wanted her voice to be heard, but didn’t expect anything to come from it. “I got a call on my birthday that I was shortlisted for the competition, then two weeks after that they told me I had won and I was speechless … I didn’t really think it was going to happen but when I got the call I was amazed,” she said. Despite “never really considering myself as a writer,” the win boosted Zara’s confidence.
“I’m a really introverted person and this really brought myself out a little more and I’ve been able to talk about things more,” she said. Due to COVID restrictions, Zara had to produce her audio story remotely, connected to ABC studios through an app on her smartphone. “The whole process of working through the story and making it better than it already was, was really fun and a really cool experience. “I don’t like hearing my voice but listening to it was actually really cool because I didn’t know I could sound like that and it came out really nicely with all the background effects.” Zara said the topic of her story is really special to her, and she was excited to share it with her family. “My mum got pretty emotional because it was a big thing for all of us and so that made
me emotional too. “My father is deaf … so he only had to read the story and he was just really proud.” Zara said she wanted to be an inspiration to other young Muslim girls. “I would just say [to them] take your time … it took me a lot of time too and while I was coming to this whole point in my life, I was reflecting on myself. “… having a really supportive family and friends that you can go to and talk to about whatever [your] feeling is really important.” Zara also said she is thankful that the ABC gave her this opportunity. “It’s amazing to have a platform where you can speak and your opinions aren’t belittled, because everybody else has their own story.” Details: https://ab.co/3xyTy8s Sarah Oliver
Myrtle Kidd is still a ‘firecracker’ at 100 Bacchus Marsh resident Myrtle Kidd wasn’t expected to live past childhood – but last weekend she turned 100. Myrtle is a resident at Grant Lodge, a residential care unit, where staff hosted a party for her birthday on December 5. Friends, family and carers said they are grateful to have the chance to mark her 100th birthday with a series of celebrations, taking into account COVID restrictions. Myrtle enjoys a range of activities at Grant Lodge, including cooking, crafts, gardening, bingo and listening to music.
Grant Lodge enrolled nurse Teagan Schneider said advancing dementia and old age had slowed Myrtle down in recent years, but she said sh was still a “four foot, seven inch firecracker”. Daughter-in-law Shirley Kidd said Myrtle spent many years working as a seamstress. “She has been knitting and sewing since she started work at age 14,“ Shirley said. “Myrtle would run to the train station and knit while going to work. “As a seamstress, she was so accomplished that she would often be tasked with
completing unfinished garments.” Myrtle was born in Bachhus Marsh, the third child of Alice and Peter Gillepsie. After recovering from renal trouble as a child, she went on to marry late husband Harry and have three children, seven grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren. “She loves her family and we are looking forward to getting together to celebrate her birthday,” Shirley said. Sarah Oliver
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Planning transparency warning By Tara Murray Transparency is needed now and into the future around planning decisions according to the the peak body representing the local government sector. Municipal Association of Victoria (MAV) president councillor David Clark said councils across the state have noted an alarming lack of open consultation with councillors and their communities in recent times. Melton councillors and residents raised concerns at a recent council meeting about the lack of consultation on key projects,
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including the Big Housing Build. A report at a recent council meeting said council was concerned that changes will have the effect of “eroding local councils’ planning powers and the community’s ability to be consulted on significant planning applications”.
Cr Moira Deeming raised concerns at the August 30 council meeting about the planning reforms and urged council to ask the MAV to advocate more directly with the government about council’s concerns. Cr Clark said community consultation has long been a key plank of Victoria’s planning system. “Through their elected councillors, communities have a say, and always have had a say, in the development of the places they live,” he said. “As with any system, of course, there is room for improvement and much-needed reform of
the planning system is now afoot.” Cr Clark said while change is coming, it can’t come at any cost. He said many of the decisions to take planning controls away from councils have fallen under the guise of “pandemic recovery”, adding that the planning system should not be overhauled for short-term economic benefit. “While MAV acknowledges the government’s needs to think laterally as we all recover from the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, we should all be increasingly alarmed by the type of projects the state is choosing to drive through the planning system themselves.”
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Enjoy carols by virtual candelight Melton residents can expect Carols by Candlelight to look a little different this year, with the event being held via livestream on December 16. Santa and Mrs Claus are due to make an appearance, with a full orchestra, choir and singers performing carols. The council will also put on a competition that will run throughout the show for two
residents to win a Zoom call with Santa. Mayor Goran Kesic said the event was a great way for local residents to welcome the festive season. “We’ve prepared a spectacular show that truly celebrates the magic and meaning of Christmas, and I’m excited for local families to watch the concert,” Cr Kesic said. “Carols by Candlelight is a wonderful
opportunity to celebrate a very special time of year with our whole community. “We are doing things a little differently this year, and I encourage you all to bring your best signing voices to this online event and join in the fun with your family, friends, and neighbours.” Details: melton.vic.gov.au/carols Sarah Oliver
Melton council is holding a competition this year for the best Christmas lights and decorations in town. The Melton Learning Directory Christmas Lights Competition is giving away prizes across three categories for the most traditional, colourful or energy efficient light display. A competition panel will judge the competition with a winner selected for each category with each winner receiving a $250 voucher to a local restaurant. Melton mayor Goran Kesic encouraged residents to enter their displays in the competition. “Every year residents go above and beyond decorating their homes and spreading Christmas joy to neighbours and passers-by,” Cr Kesic said. “This a fun way to celebrate their efforts and the happiness these displays bring.” The competition closes 5pm, December 13. Details: meltonlearning.com.au/ christmaslights/ Sarah Oliver
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School’s purple patch The construction of a new school in Weir Views is now in its final stages, with the school set to open early next year and its official uniform released this week. Principal Bill Hill said revealing the uniform was an important milestone. “Despite the interruptions this year our fantastic team of builders has the school nearly ready. They are just putting the finishing touches on now and we are putting plans [in] place to welcome our community to a picnic at the school before Christmas,” Mr Hill said. “It will be a great chance for families to meet other families, their teachers and to have a look around the school buildings. “We are also planning some prep orientation sessions and will notify families about these soon.” Mr Hill said the uniform was inspired by the school logo which was designed to be bright and contemporary, reflecting the new school
community. The main purple colour represents creativity, wisdom and peace which will be “critical principles” in the culture of the school. “We brought together 10 families to provide input and advice through the uniform design process and I would like to thank them for their input because I think we’ve come up with something that the kids are going to be really proud to wear,” Mr Hill said. The $6 million stage one construction of St Lawrence is ahead of schedule and on track to be completed by December 13. Mr Hill said the school had been overwhelmed with enrolment inquiries and recently put on an additional class to cope with demand. This has resulted in the school recently being given approval to proceed with stage two construction in March next year ahead of schedule, and set to finish in January 2023.
A 30-year-old Aboriginal prisoner who was incarcerated at the Dame Phyllis Frost Centre has died. The woman was taken to Sunshine hospital but died on Monday, November 30, surrounded by family. In a statement, Corrections Victoria said: “We recognise that all deaths in custody have impacts on family members, friends, victims and the broader Aboriginal community, and we’re working to ensure they are provided with the support they need”.
Melton weir committee Melton council is on the lookout for three community representatives to serve on the Melton Weir development committee. Expression of interests can be submitted online by Friday, December 17.
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Girls offered a sporting chance By Sarah Oliver Women and girls in Moorabool can expect plans for more female friendly sport and recreation opportunities, with a draft strategy endorsed by council last week. The Female Friendly Sport and Recreation Participation and Infrastructure Strategy draft has been developed by external consultants InsideEDGE Sport and Leisure Planners, in partnership with local women and girls, as well as council. The strategy found there are statistically
less women and girls within Moorabool participating in physical activity. The intention of the strategy will be to drive opportunities for women and girls to become and stay active and increase overall health and wellbeing, while ensuring safety is also a focus. “Sport and active recreation is known to be a powerful vehicle for change, and that its influence can foster societal transformation,” the report stated. “By supporting, empowering and encouraging more women and girls to be
involved in all aspects of physical activity, the Moorabool community will be positively influencing equality for all.” While the plan is heavily focused on women and girls, the implementation will be beneficial to all residents regardless of gender. Extensive community consultation was conducted, with 142 female residents responding to a community survey and 17 participants in a support group providing input in the development of the strategy. With the plan intended to assist council with the growth of its female residents over
the next 10 years, the strategic consultants found five key themes and issues to prioritise. Priorities are access and opportunity, celebration and promotion, welcoming facilities, safe and sociable, and leadership and capacity. Actions have been developed for each of these priorities and activities have been identified to be implemented across years one to three of the strategy. The plan is also intended to be reviewed annually, with a strategic review in year three and six to ensure the plan is on track.
Live theatre at Kryal With just four years under their belt, the BallaRat Pack, run by artistic director Reuben Morgan, are back with a fantastical medieval musical titled ‘Broadway to Ballarat – Once Upon a Time’. Performing at Kryal Castle, the cast of 17 will perform songs from about 20 musicals, which have been crafted by Morgan into an original score. The backdrop of Kryal Castle was chosen to complement the fantasy themed score, and to give audiences a more immersive experience. With a live 30 piece orchestra and a cap of 100 attendees, audience members can expect an intimate but COVID-safe show. Audiences can also expect familiar show tunes from musicals such as ‘The Little Mermaid’, ‘Wicked’, ‘Shrek the Musical’, ‘Into the Woods’, ‘Tangled’ and ‘Spamalot’. “Cast are loving being part of the show because they’re getting to live their Disney fantasies,” Morgan said.
“This is their Disneyland training.” After a difficult two years with the pandemic, Morgan said he’s very excited to put the show in front of a live audience. “The fact we are rehearsing a show at all – it feels just like the first time in a way, because it’s been so long and we’re all very excited to be rehearsing for it, let alone put it on stage. “It feels a little like a dream but looking forward to making the dream a reality.” The show is on December 17 and 18, with both evening shows sold out. However there are still seats available for the matinee on December 18. For families, the venue is offering a pass that includes access to the rest of Kryal Castle for the day. Details: https://bit.ly/3plyZc8 Sarah Oliver Alexander Gay, Ruby Penhall, Freya McGowan and Reuben Morgan. (Hilary Morgan)
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TODAY In Victoria, sex work is only legal if it takes place within certain areas, such as industrial precincts (Sex Work Act 1994). The Victorian Government, through the Sex Work Decriminalisation Bill, is seeking to expand where sex work can legally operate. Under the changes, sex work will be allowed to operate on public streets, in residential, retail and commercial areas.
While the Sex Work Decriminalisation Bill 2021 is a State Government responsibility, Council believes it is important that the community’s voice is heard and is inviting you to complete a brief survey. To find out more and have your say visit: conversations.melton.vic.gov.au
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Reserve plan tick of approval By Sarah Oliver Moorabool council has given the green light to stages two and three of the Bacchus Marsh Racecourse Recreation Reserve master plan. The master plan was developed with input from the reserve’s user groups, state sporting associations and internal council service units. The total cost for stage two is estimated to be $14.49 million, with $4 million fromSport and Recreation Victoria to go towards a new
active sports precinct. Stage two will consist of two permanent soccer pitches, a central cricket pitch, perimeter fencing, sport lighting, coaches boxes, a second pavilion, new entry road, car parking for over 300 cars, a play space and perimeter tree planting. The stage three plans include a main AFL oval, a community oval, sports lighting to both ovals, a third pavilion, additional road access and car parking, barbecues, shelters and seating, pathways and further perimeter
planting. Development for the two stages will be referred to a future council budget for additional funding. Stage one of the project was mostly completed this year, with some projects currently in use by the public. These include a new BMX track and equestrian cross-country course, the establishment of dressage arenas and a new sports pavilion. Projects still being completed include a new
multipurpose oval, cricket practice nets and a playground. Site works were also completed which included car park lighting, sports lighting to the oval, reticulated water supply and sewer mains, site drainage works, electrical substation and upgrades, and equestrian and camp draft sand arenas. There will be a final fourth stage which is estimated to cost the least of all stages, at $2.09 million. The total cost for the entire project is estimated at $19.31 million.
Walking for awareness A Hillside resident joined a group of 60 colleagues from the Victorian Institute of Forensic Medicine in a 21 kilometre walk for Cancer Council Victoria this Saturday. The group was inspired to participate in Walking Stars after a colleague was diagnosed with advanced pancreatic cancer in August this year. “It was very sudden – no signs or symptoms, he just had a bit of pain under his ribs one day and had some tests done, and a week later he’s diagnosed,” Ms Hanna said. “So that came as a shock to him and of course the workplace.” Ms Hanna said the walk was also a tribute to staff they have lost in the past, the latest being in July this year. “As much as we’re doing this for him, we want to remember and acknowledge the people they’ve lost.” The team has already raised $25,000, but is aiming to raiseover $30,000. Ex-AFL player Paul Licuria was the master
of ceremonies for the event, which started at Kings Domain. Participants took off at sunset, walking through Melbourne. This year, participants were able to choose to take part in the physical event in Melbourne city, or sign up to do it virtually by walking a 21km walk at a place that suits them. Walking Stars head of fundraising and communications, Lyrian Fleming-Parsley, said the event was a “real celebration”. “After another year of what has felt like never-ending lockdowns, it [was] the perfect opportunity to reconnect with the community – those who haven’t been able to get together since the start of the pandemic.” To donate to Ms Hanna’s team fundraising page, visit: https://walkingstars.cancervic.org. au/fundraisers/walkdmc Jo Hanna (front row, fourth from left) and part of the 60-person team walking.
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Pricing under the pump Melton’s petrol prices are coming under greater scrutiny with a local MP vowing to help take action to bring prices in line with neighbouring areas. Melton MP Steve McGhie said the area’s families are being unfairly hit with higher prices than people in neighbouring suburbs, often paying more than 20 cents per litre extra at the pump and spending at least $10 more every time they fill up. “I have had many constituents raise concerns regarding the prices of petrol in Melton being noticeably higher than in other areas,” Mr McGhie said. “I am deeply concerned that families in Melton are paying more than they should be.”
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dŚĞ ϳϬͲϴϬͲŵĞƚĞƌͲŚŝŐŚ ŵĞŐĂ ƐƚĞĞů ƐƚƌƵĐƚƵƌĞƐ͕ ĐĂƌƌLJŝŶŐ ϱϬϬ͕ϬϬϬ ǀŽůƚƐ ǁŝůů ŝŵƉĂĐƚ ŵĂŶLJ ŽĨ ŽƵƌ ĨĂĐŝůŝƟĞƐ ĂŶĚ ǁŝůů ŝŶĚƵƐƚƌŝĂůŝƐĞ DĞůƚŽŶƐ ŐƌĞĞŶ ǁĞĚŐĞ ƌƵƌĂů ůĂŶĚƐĐĂƉĞ ĨŽƌĞǀĞƌ͘ He said while there are currently about 1400 BP branded sites across Australia, about three quarters are owned by independent business partners who set their own retail pricing. “When it comes to retail fuel pricing, our aim is to be competitive and attract customers to our sites,” he said. “Generally speaking, the price at the pump is impacted by a number of different factors. In particular, international product prices and competition between service stations in a local
area. There are also other factors including exchange rates, taxes and local operating costs.” On Monday, unleaded 91 pump prices at Melton’s BP, Coles Express and 7/11 Mobil were all at 155.9 cents per litre, according to price comparison website Petrol Spy, with Woolworths Caltex at 168.9. Meanwhile Bacchus Marsh BP, Coles Express and 7/11 Mobil prices were 129.9 cents per litre – 26 cents less per litre – and independent outlets were just 119.9 cents per litre.
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Melton’s Andre Peters said the lack of independent competition makes it easier for the major fuel companies to keep prices inflated well above those in neighbouring suburbs. “Sadly there is no competition in Melton as there are no independents,” he said. “Generally we pay at least 20 cents a litre more at times in Melton.” A BP spokesman said petrol prices at the pump can be impacted by a number of different factors.
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Mr McGhie said he has taken the issue up with the Consumer Affairs Minister Melissa Horne and will be contacting federal Gorton MP Brendan O’Connor to discuss this issue soon, as fuel prices are regulated by the federal government. “In the interim I strongly encourage residents to complain to the ACCC [Australian Competition and Consumer Commission]” he said. The ACCC’s latest petrol monitoring report showed that average petrol prices rose in the 2020 September quarter after a record low earlier in the year. Although the ACCC does not set fuel prices, it does monitor retail fuel prices on a daily basis. A spokesperson said it has the power to investigate where it sees issues of concern. “Where we find sufficient evidence we will take action to protect consumers against misleading and anti-competitive conduct by fuel retailers.” Mr McGhie’s promise to take action was widely welcomed on social media, where some residents said they had seen price differences of up to 50 cents per litre between Melton and Watergardens.
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Melton’s petrol prices are coming under greater scrutiny with a local MP vowing to help take action to bring prices in line with neighbouring areas. Melton MP Steve McGhie said the area’s families are being unfairly hit with higher prices than people in neighbouring suburbs, often paying more than 20 cents per litre extra at the pump and spending at least $10 more every time they fill up.
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STAY INFORMED Mayor’s message Cr Goran Kesic
Council services and facilities: melton.vic.gov.au/COVID19 Quickly and easily connect with us online: melton.vic.gov.au facebook.com/cityofmelton Instagram @cityofmeltonofficial
Melton Weir committee A new committee will guide the planning and development of parkland adjoining the Melton Weir. The group will consider ideas such as playgrounds, viewing platforms, boardwalks, walking trails and their connection to existing and future areas. If you have an interest in the Melton Weir and a willingness to support ideas to improve the recreational and tourism potential of the Melton Weir, then register your interest to be part of the committee by Friday 17 December at melton.vic.gov.au / MeltonWeirParkland
Transmission line community meeting A community group is working to help residents understand a proposal by AusNet Services to run a new electricity transmission line through the north of the City of Melton, to deliver renewable energy to Sydenham. Join the group ‘Melton Stop AusNet’s Towers’ for a meeting this week to learn the impacts of the proposal and what you can do about it. Wednesday 8 December, 7pm – 8.30pm, Melton Community Hall
These past couple of weeks have been a time of celebration and recognition for some outstanding people and businesses in our great city.
Join us for Carols by Candlelight Our Carols by Candlelight virtual concert is coming to homes across the City of Melton this month! We’ll livestream a free and full spectacle online from 7pm on Thursday 16 December. Santa and Mrs Claus have promised to attend, and a full orchestra, choir, and talented singers will perform your favourite carols.
There were so many deserving businesses, and it’s an incredible achievement to stand out among what was a high-calibre field.
Watts Ward with Cr Moira Deeming
My Notice of Motion asked Councillors to support a community awareness campaign regarding plans to allow sex work to be conducted on public streets, and from homes. Thankfully, the majority of Councillors share my concerns that street-based and home-based sex work will negatively impact families, children, and businesses, and that the changes will not achieve the worthy goal of increased safety for sex workers, but rather will reduce vital police, health, and counselling resources available to vulnerable members of the sex industry.
To see the accomplishments of all these winners, and the value they bring to our community makes me so proud, and I’d like to again congratulate all our winners and finalists. At the business awards, it was all about the most innovative, creative, inclusive and professional local businesses.
For more information and to register for your free Christmas Activity Book, visit melton.vic.gov.au/carols
I am pleased to confirm that two Notices of Motion I recently put forward were passed almost unanimously by Council. The first covers the State Government’s plans to allow public sex work, and home-based brothels within Victoria; and the second covers State Government plans to reduce community consultation powers in relation to planning.
We have just awarded the winners of the 2021 City of Melton Business Excellence Awards and the 2022 winners of the City of Melton Community Achievement Awards.
Council feels a responsibility to ensure our community’s views are heard, and invite residents to complete a brief survey at conversations.melton.vic.gov.au/ sexworksurvey on this matter. My second Notice of Motion related to proposed changes by the Victorian Government to remove the community’s rights to be consulted, and lodge appeals against significant planning applications, in the State planning system, while also eroding Council planning powers. We will work with other Councils, growth area networks and the Municipal Association of Victoria to advocate for residents’ rights and ensure Councils continue to have a say regarding what gets built in our municipalities. Feel free to contact me about Watts Ward or Council issues on 0499 801 198 or email at: moira.deeming@melton.vic.gov.au or visit my Facebook page at: facebook.com/crmoiradeeming
Local businesses have shown great resilience over the past year, and I’d like to take this opportunity to commend all the talented and hard-working businesspeople across our city who I know have many accomplishments to celebrate. The community achievement awards recognised the special contributions our residents make, and the community spirit that makes our city so special. All our nominees this year were exceptional, and it makes me proud to see the dedication and passion within our community. On another note, we’re working hard to address the significant grass growth throughout the city caused by heavy rain, which has also slowed down mowing. We appreciate your continued patience as staff work to get on top of things. Please feel free to contact me on 0437 241 436 or goran.kesic@melton.vic.gov.au regarding any Council issues.
Your Councillors – Visit melton.vic.gov.au/councillors to find your ward Councillors and their contact details
Mayor Cr Goran Kesic
Deputy Mayor Cr Lara Carli
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Updated farm trespassing laws By Sarah Oliver The state government has introduced new legislation in an effort to deter animal activists trespassing on farms, including in Melton and Moorabool. The Livestock Management Amendment (Animal Activism) Bill 2021 will address the impacts of trespass on Victorian farms and the biosecurity risks that breaches from animal activists can pose. Penalties will be among the heaviest in Australia, with on-the-spot fines of $1272 for
an individual or $8178 for an organisation. Further penalties of up to $10,904 for an individual and up to $54,522 for an organisation could apply for more serious offending. Agriculture Minister Mary-Anne Thomas said the new legislation will deter behaviour that puts farms at risk. “Farmers and the agricultural industry should be able to do their work without fear of being targeted by animal activists,” she said. “This sort of activity is highly distressing for farming families and puts the biosecurity and
safety of the animals that activists purport to protect at risk.” Victorian Farmers Federation president Emma Germano said the on the spot fines are “overdue but will be very welcome”. “It’s time animal activists faced proper penalties for trespassing on people’s farms and homes,” she said. “We believe that this is in line with community expectations, trespass is not an appropriate form of protest.” Farm Transparency Project executive director Chris Delforce said in a statement that
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the issue of biosecurity is “being used as an excuse to attempt to limit consumer awareness of the systemic cruelty occurring in farms and slaughterhouses across the country”. The state government said in a statement that peak industry bodies which represent farmers and agribusinesses, as well as animal welfare organisations, were consulted during the development of the legislation and will be further engaged as the regulations are finalised. The new arrangements will come into effect in 2022.
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Murray Lewis might have been recognised as the Melton citizen of the year, but to him the award is a team award. Mr Lewis was announced as the citizen of the year last week, for his work as an active member of the RSL for more than 40 years. Mr Lewis is the co-founder of the Caroline Springs RSL Sub-branch and his decades of service have helped hundreds of veterans and their families receive both support and recognition for their sacrifice. He is also a pensions advocate for veterans at Melton Vietnam Veterans Centre, initiated proceedings for the first memorial at Caroline Springs, is caretaker of the memorial walk in Aintree, and a key support person for the Burnside Village War Widows Group. Mr Lewis said there isn’t much better honour to receive. “It’s very humbling,” he said. “I feel and I’ve said it a few times, it’s a team award, not the Murray Lewis award. “It’s something I enjoy and you don’t set out for these things. “My wife [June] is part of this award and it’s for her too and I wouldn’t be in this position if it wasn’t for her.” Mr Lewis paid tribute to the members of the Caroline Springs RSL, especially president Peter Burquest who is a driving force in the branch’s work. He said the Melton RSL, Mirvac, who played a major role in the walk of honour, the local residents and schools who come out to the Anzac and Remembrance day events, were also part of this award. Mr Lewis also said he shares the award with the Burnside Retirement Village Centennial Living where he has lived for the last 19 years.
Police will again be out in force this summer with the aim to deter or reduce the impact of intentional and recklessly lit fires across Victoria. Victoria Police has launched its annual Operation Safeguard, with police to use intelligence to monitor the fire risk and deploy additional resources to areas deemed high risk, particularly during fire danger periods. With a wetter than average summer predicted, police are warning the community not to be complacent when it comes to their actions causing fires – even if unintentional. Last finanical year, there were 21 offences detected for recklessly causing a bushfire and 12 offences for intentionally causing a bushfire. The most common causes of recklessly lit fires include burning off, campfires, car exhausts and machinery, use of tools such as angle grinders and welding equipment, bonfires and flares and farming machinery such as harvesters. In January, a fire was deliberately lit in Taylors Lakes on vacant land, which also damaged the fences of neighbouring properties. Anyone found guilty of recklessly or intentionally causing a bushfire can face significant fines and penalties of up to 15 years’ imprisonment. Assistant Commissioner state emergencies and support command Michael Grainger said now was not the time to be complacent. “While we do have people deliberately lighting fires in the community, what is of concern is the number of recklessly lit fires in recent years. “We will be targeting those people who engage in careless behaviour, such as burning off without a permit, not putting out a campfire properly or using tools or machinery during fire restrictions.”
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Tara Murray Murray Lewis.
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Helping bridge the digital divide for the disadvantaged A group of financially disadvantaged students across Melton and Moorabool have been given a hand to improve their access to technology, in a bid to improve at-home learning outcomes across the state. Not-for-profit organisation State Schools’ Relief (SSR) provides a source of advocacy for disadvantaged students across the state. Across 2020-21, the organisation assisted more than 72,000 under age persons, with the average cost of assisting a child being $124. This year the organisation’s focus has shifted to at-home learning. In April SSR trialled a program in which they gave laptops to students completing their high school
studies, with the scope of allowing them to retain them for their post-schooling career. The organisation distributed 22 internet dongles and 49 laptops across the Melton municipality and one internet dongle and 21 laptops in Moorabool. SSR chief executive Sue Karzis said technology had become a driving factor of disadvantage during the pandemic. “COVID-19 brought to light the digital divide and the lack of access and equity to the digital tools required to engage with remote learning. This includes not only having a device, but also internet connectivity and access to a dedicated space in which to study,”
Ms Karzis said. “Students from vulnerable backgrounds are already starting at a disadvantage, and they need assistance to stay engaged with their education, which I believe is a pathway to breaking the cycle of poverty.” But Ms Karzis said the organisation was yet to reach its distribution of technology which can be used for educational purposes, which sees as the crucial stepping stone to improving learning outcomes. The organisation has started an online donation portal to drive-up its capacity to provide technological support. SSR is aiming to receive $500,000 to provide
State Schools’ Relief has been distributing laptops and internet dongles to help bridge the digital divide for financially disadvantaged students. (Supplied)
a total of 1000 laptops across the state. Details: https://bit.ly/3I1XcMV Oliver Lees
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MY PLACE Ivan Chan is giving back to the Melton community by volunteering as a Justice of the Peace. He spoke with Sarah Oliver.
What do you love about the area? It is a quiet and friendly neighbourhood suburb, with many young families choosing to live in this area. Lots of facilities, parks and the people are nice. What are your favourite local spots? So many nice spots in this area. I would say Watergardens Shopping Centre is the best spot,you can do shopping, gyms, movies, dining out … sort of everything in one area! You’ve recently been appointed as a Justice of the Peace (JP) – can you tell us a bit about what that means? JP is a volunteering position, and JP volunteers are part of a collective group known as Honorary Justices. JPs are appointed by the governor-in-council on the recommendation of the attorney-general. The role of a JP is customer focused and administrative that we provide document witnessing and certification services to the broader community, both during and outside business hours. Why did you decide to become a Justice of the Peace? There are many reasons why a person would want to become a JP. For me, I would just like to contribute to my beloved community, and spend some personal time to provide the certification and witnessing services.
Even though police can also provide similar services, more JPs can certainly free up workloads for the police. Can you tell us about your involvement with strategy game, Othello? Yes, in 2019 Tokyo World Othello Championship, Australia came seventh among 23 countries, and it was a very valuable experience for me and the whole Aussie team. I am still heavily involved in promoting Othello in Australia, and recently I also support the World Othello Team Masters (WOTM), which is the online format of the World Othello Championship (WOC). Due to COVID, most people cannot travel freely so the online tournament is the way to go. Hopefully things can get better and Othello players can play over the board soon. What’s something people might find surprising about you? I love playing music and running. If you hear loud guitar banging somewhere, or you see someone running on the street on a regular basis, that could be me! Where can people find you to witness documents? Do they need to book in? People can visit https://www.justice.vic. gov.au/justices to find their local JP and document signing station. Document signing stations provide the community with convenient access to JP, and they are located in public locations including police stations and libraries etc. You may also contact your local JP and make an appointment. Please note that online witnessing is also an option (except certifying true copies of an original document).
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What is your connection to Taylors Hill? I live in Taylors Hill and I am a school teacher. I have been living in this area for more than a decade. I used to teach in an independent school, and also run a Chinese school in Caroline Springs
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Melbourne’s murders most foul Melbourne has experienced its fair share of grisly murders over the years. Many of these tragic events have remained in the public sphere for decades, such as the Melbourne gangland killings which saw more than 35 underworld figures targeted between 1998 and 2010. However, over time some murders that once caused a scandal in Melbourne have faded from memory. Star Weekly reporter Alesha Capone took a deep dive into the archives of Melbourne’s old newspapers to uncover some of the bloody, brutal and mysterious murders and manslaughters of yesteryear, which occurred in the northern and western suburbs. Massacre of Indigenous Australians The Mount Cottrell massacre involved the murder of a group of indigenous Australians on July 16, 1836. Researchers believe that between five to 35 Indigenous people could have been slaughtered during the massacre. They were murdered in retaliation for the deaths of two white men, settler Charles Franks and shepherd Thomas Flinders, who were found dead on July 9. After the deaths, a group of 17 men tracked a group of Aboriginals and fired at them with muskets. Port Phillip magistrate William Lonsdale later launched an investigation into the massacre, but those interviewed said they did not see anyone die.
Convict murderers Owen Owens lies in a grave at Williamstown Cemetery. Owen, a prison warder aged in his early twenties, was murdered by a group of 10 convicts on October 22, 1856. According to the Hobsons Bay Libraries webpage, the convicts were returning to their ship after a day of labour when they hauled on the tow rope, brought their boats together, overpowered the rowers and killed Owen. The next year, 1857, a magistrate and penal administrator named John Price visited Williamstown on March 26 to hear from convicts, who had been complaining about the circumstances in which they were being kept. While listening to their grievances, John Price ended up being beaten with rocks and stone-breaking tools. He died the next day at a Nelson Place surgery. Seven convicts were hanged after being convicted of John’s death.
Left: Stefan and Vera Kolacz leave court. (Supplied/The News) Above: Stefan Kolacz was interred at the Bergen-Belsen concentration camp run by Nazis in Germany, before he migrated to Australia. (Supplied/
Son murdered trying to help his father A teenager named Isaac Crawcour was killed after coming to the aid of his father Michael during an armed burglary at the family’s pawnbroker shop in Nelson Place, Williamstown on January 12, 1894. Isaac, 19, ran into the store after his father – armed with a revolver - and confronted two intruders breaking in through the shop window about 3am. One of the burglars, who had a pistol, fired at Michael and missed. Michael’s own revolver did not work, but he and Isaac attempted to stop the men as they tried to escape. Isaac was shot in the stomach during the scuffle but managed to grab the revolver off his attacker. Police arrived on the scene and arrested the two burglars. Sadly, Isaac died about 36 hours later. The Weekly Times reported a man named Ernest Jamieson – who used the surname Knox as an alias – was later hanged for Isaac’s death. The newspaper described Jamieson, 21, as “a mere boy burglar”. The other burglar, 18-year-old John Charles Jent, and was sentenced to three years’ hard labour.
Mystery of baby’s body On June 22, 1923, an infant girl’s body, wrapped in brown paper, was found near West Footscray railway station. A coroner concluded the child had been murdered, after suffering a fractured skull and being suffocated. The website of Twisted History, a Victorian tourism company which runs tours of haunted sites, states that the parents of the child were never discovered.
Family drowns A case labelled as the ’Sunshine tragedy’, which made headlines across the nation, saw Harold James Russell charged with manslaughter on June 11, 1932. Russell’s wife Ivy and sons,
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three-year-old George and 18-month-old Eric, drowned in Kororoit Creek, Sunshine. Russell, who was also charged with bigamy, maintained his innocence in court. He said that Ivy, 27, threw the children into the water and jumped in herself. However, the Crown argued Russell threw them all in the water and stood by while they drowned. Russell, 27, was sentenced to 10 years in jail for each death, to be served concurrently.
Market garden murder Italian market gardener, Giovanni Carretti, was found murdered outside his two-room hut near Tower Road, Werribee on September 4, 1932. The 36-year-old was discovered lying in a pool of blood, with “half his head blown off and a wound in his leg”. The Argus newspaper reported that detectives considered “the possibility that the murder may have been perpetrated by some secret organisation” but concluded it was more likely a local resident. An inquest later that year declared Giovanni, who slept with a revolver under his pillow, was murdered by an unknown person or people
Tomahawk killing Newspapers across Australia reported that a man named Michael Motyl, 27, was killed with a tomahawk on September 5, 1948 at a Broadmeadows camp where migrants lived following World War II. Michael was killed after he made sexual advances towards, and
The convict ship, named Success, which the convicts that killed Owen Owens lived on. (Pictures: Supplied/Webb & Webb/State Library Victoria)
allegedly molested, an 18-year-old woman named Vera. Her husband, a Ukrainian named Stefan Kolacz, killed Michael. Vera told the court that Michael had invited her to poison her husband and run away to Tasmania with him. The court also heard that Kolacz, 29, had been badly treated at the Bergen-Belsen concentration camp run by Nazis in Germany. Kolacz was sentenced to eight years in jail after being found guilty of
manslaughter. He later appealed the sentence, saying that shock treatment he received at the Royal Park Mental Hospital had returned his mind to its “normal” state. He was found not guilty and reunited with Vera. To seek help for mental health issues, contact the Mental Health Foundation Australia helpline on 1300 643 287 or Lifeline on 13 11 14 or at www.lifeline.org.au.
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Rose Carers Of Maddingley Park Meets Wednesdays from 10am- noon at Maddingley Park, corner of Grant and Taverner streets, Bacchus Marsh, to maintain two beautiful rose gardens. New volunteers are always welcome – with or without experience. ■ Elaine Greenhall, 0418 171 119 or 0400 052 857
Deer Park probus 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
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 are welcome. ■ Don, 0409 191 580
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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
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
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The Zonta Club of Melton meets on the first Monday of each month at Melton Country Club, Reserve Road, Melton. ■ Suzanne, 0417 512 420
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
Singing group
Mahjong group Interested in learning to play Mahjong? U3A Melton has a group who play on Tuesdays at 10am. ■ u3amelton.com or 0419 563 016
This week’s photographer’s choice picture is of dancer Kwabo Grace from Kwabo Events performing Afrodance.
First aid courses 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
Melton Men’s Probus Club The Melton Men’s 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
Village Market The next Sunbury Village Market will be at the Sunbury Memorial Hall and Village Green, Stawell Street on Saturday, December 11. The Sunbury Rotary Club is currently seeking stallholders. ■ 0400 907 793
of death and regeneration in nature is available to view until Saturday, January 15, 2022. The series of images are available to view for free, and are presented by Hume Arts Youth Award 2020 recipient, Filipe Filihia. ■ https://bit.ly/3BTguQl
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
Sewing group Christmas decoration workshop Join Hume council for a morning of sustainable Christmas decoration making. The event will be held on Sunday, December 12 at the Goonawarra Community Centre from 10am to noon, with tickets $5 each. ■ https://bit.ly/3xGzEs8
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.
Garden club Rotary club The Sunbury Rotary Club meets every Tuesday at the Sunbury Bowling Club at 7pm. ■ sunburyrotary@gmail.com
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
Live music in Macedon Macedon Railway Hotel will welcome back guests to Annie Hall next year with gigs booked from January through to May. Head to the hotel’s website to secure your spot. ■ macedonrailwayhotel.com.au/live-shows
Symbiosis exhibition This stark series of photographs that explore the relationship between a mother and daughter, against deeper themes
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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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Probus The Keilor Combined Probus Club is back in business following the lockdowns. The group meets the third Monday of every month at Keilor Pub, with the next meeting on January 17, 10am-noon. New members are welcome. ■ Steve, 0408 193 793, or Keith, 0409 494 801.
Women’s group Duke Street Community Centre is setting up a women’s social group to give people a place to interact. The group will run every second Friday, as a way to connect with other women in the community in a safe, fun and social way. It will be developed to suit the needs of the participants and will be in a casual setting. The group will meet at the centre at 1pm, every second Friday. ■ 9311 9973
Football Taylors Lakes Football Club is seeking male and female players for all age groups from under-8s to under-18.5s. To be eligible, children need to be born between July 1, 2003, and April 30, 2015. ■ Julie, 0409 259 389
Female cricket Burnside Springs United is looking for players for its women’s program for the upcoming North West Metropolitan Cricket Association season. A friendly and welcoming environment, the club welcomes all abilities and ages. The side trains on Thursday nights and plays on Sundays. ■ ow.ly/WRGg50GCXrC
Softball Sunshine Softball Club is after junior players as the club kicks off its new season. The club is running a Come N Try
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.
Fibro/CFS Support Expressions of interest to start a Fibromyalgia and CFS Support Group in Manor Lakes and surrounding areas. Connect with real people and share information, experiences, problems and solutions. ■ wyndham.fibrogroup@gmail.com
Lions Christmas cakes, puddings Werribee Lions are pleased to announce that Lions Christmas cakes and puddings will be available on sale at Pacific Werribee (near Target entrance, from 9am – 5pm), Manor Lakes Shopping Centre (outside Coles, from 9am – 5pm), Bunnings Werribee (inside the main door, from 9am – 5pm), Bunnings Hoppers Crossing (opposite the cafe, from 8am – 4pm) and Bunnings Tarneit (from the cafe, continuously). Sales will be held on weekends and maybe on the two days before Christmas, if the club has enough Lions to provide a service. Prices are unchanged from last year. Cost: $15 for 1.5 kilogram cakes, $13 for 1 kg cakes and 900 gram puddings, $2 for each 40 gram slice.
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St Anthony’s president takes to the wicket St Anthony’s president Julie Burfurd had never played a game of cricket until last weekend. But when the club’s Cricket Victoria Women’s Community Cricket north-west B side was set to forfeit, she decided to step up and help. Burfurd put her hand up to fill in to ensure the girls had a chance to play. “I am all about the women succeeding and it came down to either I walked on the field or we had to forfeit … so I put my hand up,” she said. Burfurd said she thought she could never play due to her age and “carrying a few extra pounds and also having health issues,” so she had some nerves going onto the field. Days later Burfurd was still on a natural high from the game. “The minute after I finished the game, I walked off and my words were: ‘I’m coming to training’,” she said.
Despite being defeated by Keilor, Burfurd said the team morale after the game was “amazing”. And it won’t be the last time Burfurd is seen on the field. “I’m going to train and I’m gonna get better. “I will definitely walk back on the field if they need me to – 100 per cent and I’m looking forward to being able to actually do it. “I think being locked at home and working from home and realising how unfit I’ve become has really given me a boost to keep going.” Burfurd, who has been the club president for five years, also got the chance to play with her daughter, Hayley. “We were talking out on the field and we were encouraging each other back and forth,” she said. “We had a giggle on the way home. It was
nice to drive home and actually have a talk about being involved in the game.” And it seems the pair won’t be the only mother and daughter duo, with two new players joining after seeing Burfurd’s story on Facebook The team is keen to get more players on board, with interested players encouraged to contact the club. Burfurd hopes being selected to participate in the Toyota BigBash for Cash next Monday will be “a bit of a boost our club needs at the moment”. Every six hit by Sydney Thunder and the Brisbane Heat in a BBL game will earn the club $500. The club will have the opportunity to win up to $10,000, with a guaranteed $2500 to come their way. “Everyone will be watching - everyone in the
club is really excited. “After COVID, it’s just putting a lot of things back in perspective and the money won’t go astray.” Sarah Oliver
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BMX champ rides to win By Sarah Oliver At just eight years old, Sienna Richmond had no idea BMX racing existed until her friends introduced it to her. Now, at 14, she has competed in and won multiple state titles, and in 2017, came second at the national Australian championships. Sienna got the chance to defend her Victorian state title on November 28 in Shepparton, where she represented Bacchus Marsh and finished first. “It was very overwhelming at the start of the day – it was very stressful because anything could’ve happened so you had to trust it,” she said. But Sienna said it was “pretty exciting” and that racing against her mates made the race normal for her. “It was pretty normal because every time I’ve done a race, I’m always against friends.” Sienna said leading up to state
championships, she trains almost every day but that balancing it with school is easy. She also isn’t sure yet if she wants to pursue BMX racing as a career. “I definitely want to keep doing it and will soon 100 per cent know if I do want to do it as career path.” BMX racing has been a sport heavily dominated by boys and men since it began in America in the late 1960s and early 1970s, which didn’t take long to reach Australia’s shores in the same period. A 2019 report from BMX Australia found just 23 per cent of its 16,228 members were female, compared to 77 per cent of members being male. Sienna said if any young or teenage girls are thinking about BMX they should just do it. “Do it if you love it – just keep on training and try your best and just have fun.” The new track at Bacchus Marsh has been a positive welcome to BMX riders in the area,
with a longer track that Sienna said is really good. “It’s definitely good because the track I came from before that was really short and wasn’t the best to train on if I wanted to do a lot of fitness and stamina work … this track helps me follow that.” Sienna’s dad, Bryan, said the club is keen to grow its numbers. “They’ve given the kids a place to ride with the new track and facilities there. “They’re only 30 members, so they’re hoping to get more members and grow the club.” Sienna is keeping herself busy, with Track Attack coming up in January … a six-round series of BMX races held annually at the Victorian Eastern Region clubs. She’ll also be competing in the 2022 National Series, with the first round in South Australia in January. Sienna said she’s “feeling pretty good” about both competitions.
The COVID-19 pandemic hasn’t halted the growth of the North Western Titans. Having started to grow in recent years on the back of some hard work, the club is this year fielding three men’s and two women’s sides in the Baseball Victoria summer league competition. New president Ryan Tompkins said because a lot of indoor sports were cancelled, it had pushed people to outdoor sports. This the first time the club has fielded two women’s sides. “We’ve actually grown. “We’ve literally just built a whole women’s team out of a hockey team they’ve all been bitten by the baseball bug.” The club is also fielding two full junior teams. While Tompkins is new to the presidency role, he brings more than 30 years of playing experience, plenty of coaching experience and is the Titans current longest serving player. Tompkins said he has “big shoes to fill”, taking over from Danny Haymes. “Danny’s built quite a club out there.” The Titans takes plenty of confidence into this season after another successful winter season in the Geelong Baseball Association. The club’s ‘Black’ side was on top of the ladder, when the season was called off due to COVID-19. They were awarded the minor premiership. It has been a tough start to the summer league season for the three men’s sides, but Tompkins is positive they’ll do well this weekend in Chelsea. The firsts team has just one win from their first three matches and were heavily beaten in their most recent match. Tompkins said he’s confident the men’s firsts can turn it around and win the grand final this season after being runners up last season. The seconds are also looking to push further this season, with the thirds more of a developmental side. But Tompkins said the thirds are being “headed up by a pretty seasoned bloke, who can instil some knowledge.” The women’s teams have started well, after their opening round was washed out. The ‘Orange’ team is undefeated, while the ‘Black’ team has split its first two matches.
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By Ewan Kennedy, Marque Motoring South Korean car manufacturer Genesis has launched its GV70, a medium luxury SUV in Australia. It’s the company’s first vehicle in this class and has some interesting features both inside and out. There is a choice of three engines driving through an eight-speed automatic and either rear-wheel drive or all-wheel drive. Genesis GV70 offers eleven exterior colours, seven interior colours and four trim insert to let buyers have their individual preferences. The GV70 is available with an optional Sport Line Package and/or Luxury Package. The Sport Line Package was fitted to our test car. Details are provided in the body of this road test review. The Luxury Package has intelligent Front-Lighting System, puddle lamps with Genesis logo and rear privacy glass. Prices, excluding on-road costs, range from $66,400 for a GV70 2.5T 2WD to $83,276 for a 3.5T Sport AWD. Genesis sees its vehicles as competing with the upmarket German marques and the GV70 is certainly part of that plan. However, we feel that’s an almost impossible wish.
Styling Genesis GV70 is an attractive looking vehicle with lines that are definitely SUV in the rear. Some competitors have gone for a semi-coupe look, but the Genesis stylists have given us a vehicle with a practical tail. The rearmost side windows have a fascinating shape that certainly stands out from others in this ever more popular segment of the car market in Australia. The large panoramic sunroof is likely to be a strong selling point. The large grille is very much after the style of the latest Genesis cars and seems sure to appeal to potential buyers. Its slim horizontal front lights broaden the frontal appearance. The Sport Line Package has 19-inch Sport Line alloy wheels, sporty front and rear bumpers, gloss black sport radiator grille, front skid plate and roof rails. It has a dark chrome radiator grille surround and window frame trims.
Interior Inside, the Sport Line package features Nappa
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leather and suede appointed sport seats, suede headlining and pillars, a sport steering wheel, alloy pedals, aluminium trim. There are sport gauges for oil temperature and also torque and turbo boost gauges to let the driver get the best from the engine. The centre console is bulky and tall and really seems to separate the front occupants from one another.
turbo-diesel producing 154kW of power and 440 Nm of torque. It uses an electronically controlled Genesis AWD system. The flagship GV70 has 3.5-litre twin-turbo petrol V6 with 279kW and 530Nm it’s also paired with the electronically controlled Genesis AWD system, and an electro-mechanical limited slip differential on the rear axle.
Safety Infotainment The screen is very wide but not as deep as we would like it, so we couldn’t not see as far enough ahead on the map. Reaching for the far end of the screen while driving could be too distracting. Obviously, you shouldn’t be doing this - but human nature being what it is… Entertainment comes from a nine-speaker Genesis audio system which has excellent quality of aural output. There’s wireless (Qi standard) smartphone charging.
Engines / transmissions Engines on offer are the GV70 2.5T which has a 2.5 litre turbo-petrol four-cylinder with 224kW of power and 422Nm of torque. This is the model we tested. Genesis GV70 2.2D has 2.2 litre four-cylinder
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Every GV70 model has eight airbags, with a centre side airbag between the front seats to prevent serious injuries due to potential driver and passenger collision. To help avoid a crash there’s Genesis intelligent Active Safety Control technologies.
Driving The Genesis GV70 is quite a large vehicle, but doesn’t feel like it on the road where it’s simple to drive within the lanes, even to smooth out the bends by clipping the corners. It’s not a sports machine but comes closer than many others in the class that we have tested. The engine may be a four-cylinder 2.5 litre turbo-petrol, but it produces 224kW of power and 422Nm of torque. Once you get below the reasonably short period of turbo lag it gets up and flies with the feeling and sound being
almost that of a decent sized six-cylinder that’s smart. The eight-speed automatic transmission is quick to response to the needs of the driver and we really didn’t find the need to override the choices made by the transmission’s computer. However, it does like a drink and we were typically using petrol at a rate of eleven to thirteen litres per hundred kilometres around town. This dropped to a much more acceptable seven to eight litres per hundred during easy paced country touring. Hallelujah! Wonderful news for me and anyone else who has polarised sunglasses. I can read the image projected on the screen giving vehicle speed and other details. On other cars I have to tilt my head to read it, which is ridiculous. Hopefully all other car makers will follow Genesis’ lead.
Summing up The first attempt at providing an SUV with looks and practicality means the Genesis GV70 is likely to appeal to many buyers in this burgeoning market segment. It obviously doesn’t have the snob appeal of the big-name German vehicles, but if you can overlook that it’s well worth a spot on your list of potential SUVs .
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