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Year five pupils Ava and Clara with physical education teacher Kathryn O’Beirne, principal Krystine Hocking and Healthy Kids Advisor Christie McIntosh. (Damjan Janevski) 298664_03

The pupils at Sunbury’s Holy Trinity Catholic Primary are learning all about making meaningful changes to their food and drink choices, to help build healthy habits for life. Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden Foundation’s Healthy Kids Advisors have teamed up with state government’s Vic Kids Eat Well movement to teach the philosophies of pleasurable food education. The Vic Kids Eat Well movement is a fresh opportunity for schools to look to the guidance of a health promoter like Hume’s Christie McIntosh to inspire children to make healthy choices and create healthier environments – she will be on board until 2024. After the school signed up to Vic Kids Eat Well, Ms McIntosh was invited to participate in a health and physical education day expo, where she taught children to make healthy afternoon snacks like rice paper rolls. “Empowering children to choose their own vegetables and be hands on with preparing their food shows them what they are capable of,” she said.

Plan for airport approved By Elsie Lange The federal government has approved the Melbourne Airport Master Plan, but was firm in saying it has yet to give approval to the development plan of a proposed third runway, citing residential noise concerns. Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government Minister Catherine King approved the master plan on Monday, November 14. “Today’s approval does not indicate an approval of the future Major Development Plan for the proposed third runway, which is a separate process subject to assessment on its own merits against the requirements of the [Airports Act 1996],” Ms King said.

“As expected, many members of the communities surrounding the airport have made representations regarding their views on Melbourne Airport’s proposed north-south third runway project and the impacts it will have on their homes and lives. “In providing today’s approval, I have indicated my concerns regarding some aspects of the proposal – including changes to the existing runways and noise sharing and mitigation arrangements.” Ms King said management of residents’ concerns would be an important consideration during the assessment of the development plan, expected to be submitted in early 2023. Hume mayor Joseph Haweil said council supported the proposed runway, but asked

Melbourne Airport to continue to provide and explore noise and health measures to minimise impacts. Cr Haweil said the proposed north-south runway would impact less residents than the previously proposed east-west runway. “Council has not seen the approved master plan at this stage,” he said. “Council will continue to advocate for Melbourne Airport and the federal government to meaningfully listen and respond to both ours and our community’s submissions in the future assessment of the Major Development Plan for the third runway.” A statement from Melbourne Airport said it welcomed the approval of the master plan, and it now plans to submit its proposal to build the

third runway to the government. Airport chief executive Lorie Argus said the updated master plan outlined a long term vision for Melbourne Airport. “Key to this is construction of a third runway, which will improve the efficiency of the airfield by introducing parallel operations, while also allowing the airport to cater for increased demand,” Ms Argus said. “Alongside the 2022 Master Plan we are developing a sustainability strategy, with a commitment to net zero (Scope 1 and 2) by 2025, work under way on Scope 3 emissions reduction and a commitment to circular economy principles including on major infrastructure.”

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Siblings welcome MH17 verdicts By Elsie Lange It’s been more than eight years since Sunbury siblings James and Vanessa Rizk’s parents, Albert and Maree, were killed when Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 was shot down over Ukraine in 2014. Following a lengthy trial, a court in the Netherlands found two Russians and a Ukrainian separatist guilty of murder, sentencing them to life in prison for the attack which killed all 298 people on board. The trio was convicted in absentia while a third Russian defendant was acquitted.

The Rizk siblings spoke to Channel 9’s Today Show from Amsterdam following the conviction and said it had been an exhausting day. “It’s not a normal murder trial, let alone a mass murder trial, that’s within a political crisis, so it’s also very foreign that we were in the court today where the perpetrators weren’t present,” Ms Rizk said. “However, it was definitely reassuring when the judge did give us a guilty verdict for three of the four perpetrators, and I think that’s definitely a step in the right direction. “The emotions were pretty up and down,

very rollercoaster, very intense rehashing what the last eight years have entailed.” Foreign Minister Penny Wong called on Russia to surrender the convicted men so they could be sentenced for their “heinous crime”. “We would say to Russia, the world knows that you’re harbouring murderers and that says something about you (president) Putin,” she said. Ms Wong said the trial “delivered justice and delivered truth” for the families of those on board and confirmed Russia’s responsibility for the attack. “These verdicts matter because they confirm

the truth,” she said. Ms Rizk said while justice was unlikely to be served, it was important to know Russia was accountable. “We can’t change the situation, we can just persevere and get on with our lives as best as we possibly can, in the way we know our mum and dad would have wanted,” she said. “Of course we want someone accountable and of course we want Russia to admit guilt, it was wonderful and reassuring to hear the judge saying in a court of law that they were guilty.” – with AAP

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Lyons Will Estate owners Renata Morello and Oliver Rapson are delighted to have won two awards at the Victorian Wine Show. (Damjan Janevski) 307972_02

‘Labour of love’ win for Lyons Will After being named best small producer, as well as taking home the award for best Riesling, Lancefield’s Lyons Will Estate has a lot to cheers to after the Victorian Wine Show. Proprietors and winemakers Ollie Rapson and Renata Morello said they were delighted to have scored the gongs, thrilled to be recognised for their hard work just a decade after establishing the winery. “We are super proud and excited to have been this year’s winners for not just one but two excellent trophies,” Ms Morello said. “The Riesling block is a labour of love that we planted nine years ago and we just love it.

“It produces fantastic wine and it feels really at home here in the Macedon Ranges.” She said she believed Riesling had a “huge future” in the region. “I feel especially proud winning this award as it’s a variety I feel really passionate about,” she said. Mr Rapson said the winery worked extremely hard to produce the best quality across all their wines, and to be crowned Victoria’s best small producer was “just superb”. “We feel really privileged to be able to not only grow our own fruit here in the Macedon

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but make it all onsite, its something we feel strongly about as its a true reflection of our home, the wines have their own identity that’s for sure,” he said. Lyons Will is one of the more than 25 wineries across the region who showcased their delicious creations at the annual Budburst Wine Festival over the weekend. On December 4 the estate will hold its inaugural Fete de la Fleur event to celebrate the flowering vineyards. Details: www.lyonswillestate.com.au.

Kerbside soft plastics will continue to be collected in Romsey and soft plastic drop off at transferred stations will not be impacted by REDcycle’s announcement to halt collection of soft plastics from Coles and Woolworths stores. Macedon Ranges council said plastics collected in the Romsey kerbside trial and from transfer stations is not processed by REDcycle, but instead two different plastic processors. “The soft plastic collected via the Romsey kerbside trial will go to council’s comingled processor APR, which has a soft plastic pyrolysis plant in Dandenong that will transform the collected plastic back into crude oil for reprocessing back to plastic,” council said. “The trial is being driven by the Australian Food and Grocery Council (AFGC). Members of the AFGC will buy the material back for packaging, closing the loop. “The plastic taken to council’s transfer stations by residents will also not be impacted. This is collected by local Kyneton company, Victorian Regional Recyclers, and is taken to GT plastics in Geelong for mechanical reprocessing to pellets.” Residents can still take their soft plastics to council transfer stations for free. Council said following the Romsey trial, it will look into the potential to roll out the soft plastic kerbside collection process across the whole region. Details: mrsc.vic.gov.au/soft-plastics.

The Macedon Ranges Accommodation Association (MRAA) is turning 20 years old in November. Bringing together members to build better relationships, support operators and to enhance business development, the MRAA has been a vitally important resource for accommodation in the tourism region. MRAA president Mariel Sloane invited all local businesses to partake in birthday celebrations on November 30. “The accommodation sector is an integral part of the wider visitor economy. As such, we are holding a celebration and invite other businesses to share in marking this milestone,” she said. “As part of our commitment to supporting businesses in the visitor economy, we are proud to be one of the first events held in

the newly launched Lost Watering Hole at Lancefield.” The list of achievements by the MRAA over the past two decades is extensive, particularly in the last 12 months, including a collaboration with Macedon Ranges council to continue an expanded Visitor Economy Industry Support Program, coordinated with former MRAA president Andrew Towner. To celebrate all that’s happened and all that will come in the future, members and other businesses from the wider visitor economy community have been welcomed by the association to take part. Details: https://www.trybooking.com/ CEBOA. For more information, contact: Secretary@ macedonranges.org.au

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Sunbury TAFE pledge welcomed By Elsie Lange A Hume councillor has welcomed Labor’s pledge to build a TAFE campus in Sunbury should the party retain government at the November election. On Tuesday, November 15, Sunbury MP Josh Bull promised Labor would spend $20 to $25 million on a new campus of Bendigo Kangan Institute in Sunbury, to take up to 150 enrolments each year. A statement from Mr Bull said the campus would focus on in-demand jobs in

electrotechnology, carpentry, plumbing, nursing, education and community services with students expected to start learning in 2027. “A new TAFE campus at Sunbury will mean better employment pathways for local kids and will save students travelling up to 40km or more to get to their next closest TAFE campus,” he said. Jacksons Creek ward councillor Jarrod Bell said ever since the closure of the Jacksons Hill Victoria University campus, students living and working in Sunbury and the Macedon

Ranges had no local options. “In my own lived experience of traveling to university in Bundoora four to five times a week, I was faced with the option of a three-hour one-way public transport trip or a 100km round trip by car,” Cr Bell said. “It was a significant burden on myself and my family.” He said the costs of getting to and from higher education was a serious consideration for many in his own year level when deciding what their next steps would be after school. “We live in one of the fastest growing

corridors in Australia,” he said. “[We] will need highly skilled tradespeople to build our future homes and community spaces, passionate educators to shape and teach our next generation as well as dedicated nurses to staff our Community Hospital and to care for those who need world class healthcare.” The announcement came as part of a broader promise of a $170 million TAFE building blitz statewide, as well as making the training free for those who already have higher education qualifications.

ALP promises support for newspapers

Joshua Burgess has been unearthing the deep history of Diggers Rest and Sunbury. (Damjan Janevski) 306384_05

On a mission to dig up Digger’s past Gold rush-era pubs, early settler cottages, old parishes and a ‘lunatic asylum’ are all relics of the past around Diggers Rest and Sunbury, that make for fertile exploring grounds for amateur archaeologists. Armed with a metal detector and a nous for Google Maps research Joshua Burgess has spent the last decade unearthing artefacts of the areas early history. Mr Burgess said he is motivated by seeking the unknown, and keeping history alive. “It’s just great to see some of the things they built without modern materials, modern

machinery, they did it better than us and they did it with half the stuff we’ve got which is quite impressive,” he said. Some of Mr Burgess’ most valuable relics include an iron weight with a silver Queen Victoria inscription, used for weighing gold, a silver smoking pipe, and a black glass bottle Mr Burgess believes dates back as far as 1880. His most recent curious find was a landman’s diary he discovered in what he believes was a cottage of John Aitken. John Aitken, originally a Scottish farmer, was one of the first European settlers in Victoria

and the first in the Gisborne-Sunbury area. Mr Burgess found the ruins of the cottage between Diggers Rest and Toolern Vale, the diary was found in the last remaining covered area of the shack, open and ready to be used. It contained ledgers about sheep and cattle stock. Mr Burgess said his archaeological surveys feed his passion for local history. “I definitely encourage people to have a go, it’s quite addictive once you do start doing it,” he said.

Regional newspapers will be strengthened by one guaranteed full-page of Victorian government advertising should Labor win the state election on November 26. A Labor statement described regional newspapers as the “lifeblood” of country communities, and if re-elected, the party would support outlets with the growing costs of paper and production. Premier Daniel Andrews said whether it’s a bushfire, flooding or a global pandemic, regional newspapers had time and time again stepped up and served their readers “in incredibly important ways”. “Labor is doing what matters – backing regional media outlets with guaranteed advertising revenue so they can keep supporting their local communities,” Mr Andrews said. Labor said the advertising guarantee build on the support the government had delivered for regional media during the pandemic. “Labor understands the importance of backing regional media outlets. That’s why we supported Australian Associated Press with a $2.7 million grant to support print and broadcast journalism in regional Victoria,” Labor said. “Throughout the pandemic, we invested more than $20 million to support regional media outlets through advertising, supporting jobs and protecting local news.” The Liberal Party was contacted for comment.

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Gambling harm Macedon Ranges council wants to better understand community attitudes to gambling and gambling harm in the region. In 2021-22, Macedon Ranges residents lost $7.7 million on poker machines, translating to $645,162 a month. By filling out an anonymous survey you will help council develop a position on gambling into the future. Open until November 30 via: http:// www.surveymonkey.com/r/L8RLCMW

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Outdoor pools to reopen Macedon Ranges council will reopen two outdoor pools in Woodend and Lancefield on Saturday, December 3, in time for school and summer holiday fun. The pools will open according to council’s temperature-based guidelines. On days that are 25 degrees and under, the pools will be closed. Details: mrsc. vic.gov.au/outdoor-pools

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Fatal car accident A woman has died after a tree fell onto her car in Woodend. The vehicle was travelling along South Rock Road about 2.30pm on Thursday, November 17, police said. Emergency services attended the scene of the single vehicle incident. A female passenger died at the scene, while a male driver was taken to hospital for assessment with non-life threatening injuries. Investigations were ongoing.

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For over 25 years, the University of the Third Age (U3A) Sunbury has blossomed into a group fostering connectedness and joy among the town’s over 55-year-olds. There’s now more than 200 members in the group, volunteering and promoting their activities and events – such as their square dancing classes every Tuesday morning. U3A Sunbury president Marlene Cann said it was all about having a good time, and not taking anything too seriously. “I think our club is vibrant, I think it’s growing. We’ve got tremendous people who love life, who love being a part of U3A,” she

said. “It’s an important part of our lives now... we’re at last able to get back together. “[Square dancing] is about having fun, it’s about making mistakes and having a laugh at it, and enjoying being together.” U3A is an international organisation promoting positive ageing, and for a small annual membership of $40, U3A Sunbury offers a range of speakers, day trips and courses including dancing, languages, computer skills, yoga and more. Details: www.u3asunbury.org.au or 0421 604 322. Enrollments for 2023 begin January 12.

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By Jessica Micallef The first concept design for the new-look Gap Road level crossing in Sunbury has been released. Gap Road will be lowered under the rail line to preserve the character of the heritage-listed Sunbury station. Construction on the project was brought forward to begin this year, with the level crossing expected to be removed by late 2022, and the remaining works completed in 2023 – two years ahead of the initial 2025 completion date. About 19,000 vehicles pass through the Gap

Road level crossing each day, with the number expected to reach 27,000 in 2026, according to state government data. A three-week community consultation period was held in November last year for the public to provide feedback on the design, landscaping and public artworks for the new level crossing. Sunbury MP Josh Bull said more than 170 residents contributed to the preliminary design. “The level crossing will be gone for good by the end of 2022, with a road under rail design as promised,” he said. “This year we will see site investigations continuing as well as some early works, with

the majority of major construction towards the end of 2022.” The level crossing removal is being delivered in conjunction with the $2.1 billion Sunbury line upgrade, which includes platform extensions, train stabling modifications and rail track power upgrades at Sunbury station to enable bigger and more modern trains to run on the line. The line is expected to transport up to 113,000 passengers in peak hours every week when the Metro Tunnel is open. “We promised to remove this crossing by 2025, but this vital project has been fast tracked to synchronise works between the level

crossing removal and the $2.1 billion Sunbury line upgrade,” Mr Bull said. “It means we will only need to close the line for an extended period of time once, rather than twice, resulting in less disruption and a level crossing-free Sunbury three years ahead of schedule. “This is a critical project that will improve safety and ease congestion in the heart of our community and it is time to get it done.” The Gap Road level crossing will be the fourth crossing removed on the Sunbury line and is one of 75 “dangerous and congested” level crossings in Melbourne to be gone by 2025. 12476330-CG03-21

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Flood victims reassess By Elsie Lange It’s been more than a month since floods tore through and gutted Neville and Joanne West’s home in Darraweit Guim. Last month, Star Weekly spoke with Neville just days after the disaster. He would have to throw away 35 years worth of belongings, of memories the house contained. Navigating his insurance policy, finding a place to stay and figuring out what their next steps would be as they waited to find out the fate of their home has taken enormous strength, especially while Neville continues to undergo liver cancer treatment. “[The engineers’ report] can take up to six weeks for the insurance company to get, so it’ll be after Christmas before we know whether they are going to rebuild it or just sign a cheque and say, what you do with it is your problem,” Neville said. “It’s very frustrating in one sense, but I can imagine all the people in Shepparton and Echuca are in the same boat as I am.” Joanne, a nurse, said she would probably be getting counselling after the whole ordeal, dealing with her husband’s diagnosis on top of a flood-ruined home. She said she and Neville had been spending their own money while they waited for their insurance to pay out their contents insurance – it had been hard, but finding out they’d be financially covered was “a sigh of relief”. “I don’t know [what I want], I’m scared to live there again, and I don’t think the love would be there, we both put a lot of love and effort into the house, and I’d be scared that it would just be futile,” Joanne said. After camping in their caravan on the hill behind their home and then spending four weeks in $500 a night short-stay accommodation, last week they found a rental

Neville West said it was a relief when he found out he would be paid his contents insurance. (Elsie Lange)

where they could stay longer term. Neville said their insurance covered 52 weeks of accommodation, or until they’d spent $50,000. “They are insistent on that part of it. If you run out of money, bad luck, if you run out of weeks, bad luck,” he said. “But it’s small fish compared to your house going under water.” He said if the insurance decides in coming months to fix their house, rather than paying them out for it, they’d be “lucky to get in

before next Christmas”. But in the meantime, the couple said Macedon Ranges council, Joanne’s union and the community “had been brilliant”. Council community director Maria Weiss said the Darraweit Guim community had shown extraordinary resilience. * In a previous story, Star Weekly mistakenly reported Neville West was undergoing lung cancer treatment, as opposed to liver cancer treatment.

Free pads and tampons promise Women and girls will be able to access free period products in public spaces if Labor wins the state election on November 26, in an effort to tackle cost of living pressures. On Saturday, November 12, Labor promised to invest $23 million to install 1500 free pad and tampon machines at up to 700 public sites, including public hospitals, courts, TAFEs, public libraries, train stations and major cultural institutions. “The cost of a pack of tampons is around $5 and that adds up over the course of a woman’s life. This will save women and girls money and prevent them from being caught out without the products they need,” a Labor statement said. Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews said pads and tampons weren’t a luxury but a necessity and women should have access to them wherever they “We’re making them more readily available, and we’re saving women money, too,” he said. “Having access to pads and tampons during mensuration is about providing basic dignity. It breaks down the taboo and shame of periods and provides women with cost of living relief.” Women Minister Natalie Hutchins said the government had already made pads and tampons free in schools and was “going a step further to ensure women have the basic dignity they deserve”.

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Students ready to ride Students from Sacred Heart College Kyneton are gearing up for this year’s Great Vic Bike Ride. From November 26 to December 4, the big cycle features the Great Ocean Road, volcanic craters, Otway rainforests and Golden Plains. College teacher Craig Durroch said it was great to see how much the seven students were getting out of being involved. “The event gives students the opportunity to set goals and achieve them by completing the ride,” Mr Durroch said. “The Great Vic is a fantastic opportunity for students to be involved with such a large group of people with a common passion. Our students grow so much in confidence from the experience.” Starting in Koroit, the ride’s overnight stops will be in Noorat, Timboon, Birregurra, Apollo, Anglesea, Inverleigh before finishing, after 522 kilometres, in Buninyong. The ride is put on by the Bicycle Network, and events general manager Caitlin Borchers

said this year riders would have the chance to ride the Great Ocean Road without traffic, explore country towns and enjoy gourmet produce and wineries. “Western Victoria has some of the best bike riding in Australia: gentle gradients, quiet country backroads and inspirational scenery - making it ideal for bike riders of all levels,” she said. Mr Durroch said the students had been training for the event, with long rides on Wednesdays as well as 40 to 60 kilometre weekend cycles. “The physical benefits of the Great Vic Bike Ride are obvious as we begin training in late May each year after a couple of theory sessions,” he said. “Like other schools I have a dedicated team of staff and parents alongside me that enable us to train the students and support them on the ride”. Elsie Lange

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Labor predicted to retain seats By Elsie Lange The Sunbury and Macedon electorates will be retained by Labor at the November state election, a Monash University political expert has predicted. Senior politics lecturer, Dr Zareh Ghazarian, said Sunbury, unlike its one-to-watch neighbour Melton, was a more established electorate with different priorities. “I would expect Labor to hold that seat and hold it comfortably,” Dr Ghazarian said. “There is a lot of margin, so even if Labor does lose some support, the current margin it has, I’d expect Labor to retain that seat.” According to Australian Broadcasting Corporation election analyst Antony Green, Sunbury is a very safe Labor seat with a margin of 14.5 per cent. Dr Ghazarian said Subury’s neighbour, Macedon, was a similarly very safe seat, with a margin of 13.4 per cent, and would be a difficult one for Labor to lose. Leading up to the election it was thought the impact of pandemic lockdowns could effect on the way voters would choose their representatives on November 26. However, Dr Ghazarian said it was interesting the Liberals and Nationals weren’t using the pandemic as a talking point.

“That’s the great unknown in this election,” he said. “The extent to which people will be thinking about rewarding or punishing candidates based on their views of the pandemic management, and the handling of the pandemic.” Dr Ghazarian said after looking at the results of the federal election, where voters moved away from the major parties and towards minor parties and independent candidates, there could be a challenge to both the coalition’s and Labor’s primary votes. “The major party vote in the Victorian election has consistently been over 70 per cent at the last three elections,” he said. “It could be that that vote comes down at this election, and there are new parties emerging, parties that have very specific policy agendas they want to pursue and they may be able to chip support away from the major parties.” He said the issues he believed voters cared about across the north were broadly those held in growth areas across the state. “I think this has been an area where there’s been a lot of growth in new housing, growth in populations,” he said. “Whenever we see this type of growth there’s a growing demand for government services to keep up and to provide the services, the facilities and the infrastructure that’s needed in growing areas.”

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Nine nominate for Sunbury Voters living in Sunbury, Diggers Rest, Bulla, Wildwood, Tullamarine, Melbourne Airport and Gladstone Park will cast their votes in the Sunbury electorate. Nine candidates have nominated for the election in Sunbury. They are: Simmone Cottom (Liberal), Josh Bull (Labor), Rohanna Mohr (Animal Justice Party), Lyle Shelton (Family First Victoria), Cary De Wit (Labour DLP), James Gallagher (Victorian

Vote this Saturday and help shape Victoria When you go to vote you’ll be given two ballot papers, a small ballot paper for the Lower House (Legislative Assembly) and a large ballot paper for the Upper House (Legislative Council). Read the instructions carefully.

Small ballot paper for the Lower House You must number ALL the boxes on this ballot paper. Put the number 1 in the box next to the candidate you most want to see elected. Then number all the other boxes in the order of your choice.

Large ballot paper for the Upper House For the Upper House you can vote in one of two ways. Either vote for a party or group by putting the number 1 in just one of the boxes above the line. Or vote for individual candidates by putting the numbers 1 to at least 5 in the boxes below the line. You may continue numbering more than 5 if you wish.

Where to vote It is easier to vote in your own district, but if you will not be in your district on Saturday, you can vote at any other voting centre in Victoria. For information on where to find your nearest voting centre, please scan the QR code below or visit vec.vic.gov.au.

Who can vote All Australian citizens aged 18 or over who have lived in Victoria for at least a month will be able to cast a vote at a voting centre, even if you missed the close of roll. If you are not on the roll, you should bring proof of identity with you. Evidence of identity includes an Australian driver licence or learner permit, an Australian passport, a council rates notice or a current electricity bill showing your name and address.

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The outlook in Macedon There will be eight candidates contesting the rural and safe Labor seat of Macedon at the election on November 26. The seat stretches across Macedon Ranges and Hepburn, with parts of Mount Alexander and Mooralbool council areas also considered part of the district. Major towns include Macedon, Woodend, Gisborne, Lancefield, Romsey, Kyneton, Malmsbury, Daylesford and Hepburn Springs. Labor’s Mary-Anne Thomas, health and ambulance services minister, has held the seat

since 2014, sitting on a comfortable margin of 13.4 per cent. Candidates contesting the seat include: Ms Thomas (Labor), Dominic Bonanno (Liberal), Marley McRae McLeod (Greens), Huntly Barton (Independent), Kerryn P Sedgman (Freedom Party of Victoria), Chris McCormack (Family First Victoria), Amanda Evezard (Pauline Hanson’s One Nation) and Iris Bergmann (Animal Justice Party). After the redistribution of state electorate boundaries in 2020-21, Macedon lost 641 voters to the seat of Melton (Toolern Vale).

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Socialists), Richard Burke (Greens), Rushi Vijaykumar Patel (New Democrats) and Laurence Pincini (Independent). Following the 2020-21 redistribution of state electorate boundaries, the Sunbury electorate lost 2197 voters to the seat of Niddrie Mr Bull has held the seat since Sunbury was created as a notionally Labor district for the 2014 election, holding a very safe margin of 14.5 per cent. Macedon District Bolinda (LNWA) Bolinda Primary School, 1 Mullalys Road Bullengarook (IWA) Macedon Sunbury Specialist School, 705 Bacchus Marsh Road (access via White Road) Darraweit Guim (LNWA) Darraweit Guim Primary School, 2 Darraweit Valley Road Gisborne (LNWA) Gisborne Primary School, 41 Prince Street (access via Brantome Street) Gisborne South (LNWA) Gisborne Secondary College, 95 Melton Road Kyneton (IWA) Kyneton Toyota SportsAquatic Centre, 4 Victoria Street Kyneton East (LNWA) Sacred Heart College - Kyneton, Corner Ross Street and Begg Street Lancefield (LNWA) Lancefield Primary School, 80 Park Street (access via Park Street) Macedon (LNWA) Macedon Primary School, 67 Smith Street (access via Margaret Street) Malmsbury (LNWA) Malmsbury Primary School, 28 Cameron Street Mount Macedon (LNWA) Mount Macedon Primary School, 641 Mount Macedon Road New Gisborne (IWA) New Gisborne Primary School, 239 Station Road (access via Ferrier Road)

Newham (LNWA) Newham Primary School, 1271 Rochford Road Riddell (LNWA) Riddells Creek Primary School, 69–77 Main Road Romsey (LNWA) Romsey Primary School, 2–56 Station Street Tylden (LNWA) Tylden Primary School, 11 Clowes Street Woodend (AWA) Buffalo Sports Stadium, 1–29 Forest Street

Sunbury District Goonawarra (AWA) Goonawarra Primary School, 6 Gullane Drive Jacksons Hill (LNWA) Sunbury Primary School, 145–149 Circular Drive Sunbury (LNWA) Sunbury College, 30 Racecourse Road Sunbury Central (AWA) Distinctive Options, 6 Stawell Street Sunbury Heights (LNWA) Sunbury Heights Primary School, 9–39 Charter Road East, Sunbury North (AWA) Kismet Park Primary School, 9–11 McEwen Drive Sunbury North West (LNWA) Killara Primary School, 61 Phillip Drive (access via Rees Road) Sunbury West (LNWA) Our Lady of Mt Carmel Parish Hall, 101 Riddell Road (IWA)

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Arbitration, legal costs escalate By Elsie Lange More than $216,000 has been spent on internal Hume council arbitration costs and legal fees, new figures reveal. In June, Hume released previously confidential details of historical arbitration proceedings, totalling $142,898 as of May 31, 2022. According to a report to council’s November 14 meeting, the costs incurred in relation to applications between June 1 and September 30 was $73,580, bringing the total amount to $216,478.

Documents presented in June showed council had spent $65,570 on 22 internal arbitration matters, 21 brought by councillor Trevor Dance totalling $48,583, and one by Cr Carly Moore, costing $16,987. In cases brought by Cr Dance, one breach was found against Cr Jack Medcraft, while the case by Cr Moore found eight breaches against Cr Dance, banned him from two council meetings and forced an apology. The June documents revealed council spent $65,014 on costs for the councillor conduct panel that found Cr Dance guilty of serious misconduct and suspended for three months.

A further $11,066 was spent on this proceeding since that time, bringing the cost to $76,080. Cr Dance appealed that verdict to the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT), and was reinstated while the process played out. According to documents, total costs as of September 30 were $52,037 in this case. The VCAT proceeding took place last week and a finding has not yet been released. Cr Dance has also lodged a Victorian Equal Opportunity and Human Rights Commission complaint against an arbiter, which according to the report has cost council a total of $22,688. At the meeting, Cr Moore said she was

“disappointed” to move the report containing the latest costs figures. Cr Jodi Jackson said it was worth noting that council made the decision to refer Cr Dance to a conduct panel, and should “reasonably have known” there was an inherent risk he would take the matter to VCAT. “The act makes it clear that every councillor in Victoria has that right, it’s part of the process that we actively engage in through our resolution,” she said. “We knew, or should reasonably have known, that the decision we made might come as a significant expense to the Hume ratepayers.”

Investing in community Riddells Creek and Lancefield neighbourhood houses will receive $50,000 and $100,000 respectively if Labor is re-elected on November 26. Macedon MP Mary-Anne Thomas made the announcement on Friday and said the best communities were the ones which made you feel welcome. “Thanks to this investment in Riddells Creek and Lancefield Neighbourhood Houses, locals will be able to better enjoy these spaces to get together and feel at home,” she said. “This project will make sure the hardworking volunteers and staff at Riddells Creek and Lancefield Neighbourhood Houses can continue to welcome families into these spaces – exactly what the community deserves.” Riddells Creek Neighbourhood House community development manager Lisa Linton said the house was thrilled to have been promised the money, and would put it to very

good use. “All neighourbood houses struggle with resourcing and this $50,000 will mean we will be able to build community,” she said. “It’s going to go a long way. “For example, what we’re going to be able to look at is getting more volunteers, we want to get more volunteer coordination through the house, and to have more volunteers to help community groups. We’d like to act as a volunteer bank.” She said receiving large grants like the one promised would enable the house to put in place programs and projects in a sustainable way. “We’ll measure the outcomes too, to have accountability to the community,” she said. “It’s an investment in helping communities to be connected and to look after themselves in times of adversity, that’s certainly what we’re about here.”

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A business baked to perfection Katelyn Matheson is a young entrepreneur who is showing the world that you can have your cake and eat it too as Narelle Coulter discovered.

atelyn Matheson’s cupcake empire is built on copious amounts of sugar, butter and flour mixed with generous dollops of passion and love. At just 24, Kate oversees a rapidly expanding business, which employs 30 people including her mum and brother. The hub of Cake Creations by Kate is a manufacturing warehouse in Werribee from which Kate’s team of equally passionate bakers and support staff churn out up to 30,000 cupcakes a week, as well as macarons, speciality cakes and cookies. Kate’s cupcakes are enjoyed in some of Melbourne’s most prestigious boardrooms including ANZ, Crown, Myer, NAB, Telstra and Optus. In September Cake Creations by Kate was crowned the Wyndham Business of the Year. Not bad for a business that started in 2016 with a stall at the Flemington Craft Market selling cakes Kate baked in her mum’s Point Cook kitchen. “It has been an amazing journey. I love that (with baking) you start with almost nothing and turn it into something that is magical and amazing and unique to you,” she explained. Kate learnt her early baking skills from her grandma Joan. Her grandparents had a farm at Little River and Kate loved collecting the fresh eggs for her

Young entrepreneur Katelyn Matheson. Inset: Kate with her beloved Grandma Joan. (Pictures: Supplied)

grandmother’s special sponge cakes. Grandma Joan would separate out the egg whites and beat them until they were light and fluffy. After adding aerated flour and sugar and gently folding the mixture (over mixing can be fatal to a sponge) and baking in a moderate oven, the resulting cakes would often be donated to bake sales in support of local charities and community groups. “I was cooking with her probably from when I was seven or eight and I then really grew a passion for baking in my early teenage years,” explained Kate, whose first part-time job was in a cake decorating supply store. At school Kate knew creativity was her strong point. She excelled at food technology

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and her supportive teacher encouraged her to pursue baking as a career. In 2016 after finishing high school, Kate enrolled in a certificate IV in patisserie at William Angliss. Six months into the course, she was running to catch a tram to get to an exam when she injured her ankle. To make money while she convalesced, Kate decided tobake cupcakes following Grandma Joan’s recipe to sell at markets. “I remember saving up to buy a gazebo and I had to find $100 to pay for the stall, which was a lot of money to me then. I made 200 cupcakes and sold them all that day. “At that time cupcakes were very niche. A lot of people were doing big cupcakes or desserts.

I started making mini ones which was what set me apart.” What also set Kate’s cupcakes apart were the imaginative fillings she concocted – salted caramel, lemon, cookies and cream, Snickers, white chocolate raspberry, jam donut, triple chocolate and Mars Bar. The filling flavours proved so popular, Kate’s eight flavour creations are still used in Cake Creations’ original range today. After a year of selling cupcakes at markets, Kate decided to take the next step and book a pop-up stall at Craigieburn Central shopping centre after seeing a Facebook advertisement. “I thought I would give it a shot. It was a Thursday and mum was at work so I packed up on my own and drove to Craigieburn, from Point Cook. I was so busy I sold 400 cupcakes in the first hour and a half. “After that experience I thought shopping centres are the way to go. They are air conditioned and I didn’t need a gazebo. It was clear to me that that was the way forward and it opened up a world of opportunities. Before long I had shopping centres calling me because they saw how successful I was. It was very overwhelming but I started to realise had something very successful.” Kate was still living at home with her mum, Elizabeth, in Point Cook. The lounge room was converted into a production kitchen and Elizabeth became Cake Creations’ first employee. Without an industrial oven, Kate was limited to baking 48 cupcakes a time. It would take her 10 hours to bake and decorate enough stock for a pop-up stall. Customers would also line-up outside the family’s Point Cook house on weekends to buy her creations. When a second pop-up in the Point Cook Shopping Centre “went wild” Kate knew her product was literally selling like hot-cakes.

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Left to right: Kate with mum Elizabeth and brothers Callum and Lachlan outside the Cake Creations store in Point Cook; Kate with Jonanthan Santi from Williams Landing after accepting the Business of the Year accolade; A sample of Kate’s delicious creations.

“The community in Point Cook really got behind us as a small business. Suddenly, Stockland was chasing me to open a (permanent) shop.” Kate said the negotiations over the lease for the store were “scary” for an 18-year-old with no previous experience. And nor were banks willing to lend money to a teenager with a crazy cupcake dream. Despite the challenges, Kate saved enough money and opened her first permanent store in 2017 just after her 19th birthday. “It was definitely very scary and I had a lot of sleepless nights as I didn’t know if people would buy from us long term. At that point we were making up to 5000 cupcakes a week from mum’s kitchen so I knew it could be done, that it was a calculated risk. I knew we had the right product. “In the lead up to opening we had to move everything from mum’s kitchen. I didn’t sleep for two days, but when we opened the doors at 9am there were people everywhere. Customers came to support me and we haven’t looked back since.” When the store first opened Kate was baking and serving herself until she knew the business was on a sound financial foot and she was able

to start hiring staff. By 2020, Cake Creations was “growing really fast” and Kate was taking orders from big corporate clients on a regular basis. Then COVID-19 hit. Undeterred, Kate and her team were able to adapt and diversify throughout 2020 to transform the business amid the chaos of snap lockdowns, some of which lasted months. “We changed a lot of products to dessert packs which could be shared with family and funny gift packs people were able to send to family and friends. The cakes said ‘I miss you’ or ‘sending love and sugar’ or ‘COVID sucks’. They took off on social media and business skyrocketed. “We went from having no orders in the system, to 700 deliveries a day in Melbourne. We had no infrastructure for deliveries and no route planning software. We had to purchase vans and hire more delivery staff.” Deciding to take another “calculated risk”, Kate purchased a commercial property in Werribee in 2020 to create more kitchen space to handle large corporate orders and the burgeoning delivery business. The Werribee factory finally opened March 2022. Since then the business has grown by

another 5 baking teams as well as an additional administration team member. Kate is immensely proud of the job opportunities her business has created and she is also conscious of giving back. Inspired by Grandma Joan, Cake Creations regularly donates sweet treats to nursing homes and also charities which feed the homeless. The business also raises money for breast cancer research. As her business grows, Kate is conscious of making sure she spends as much time as possible in the kitchen. “I put myself mainly in the kitchen and outsource things I don’t like doing like managing the business. I enjoy baking and managing the kitchen teams every day and making sure the quality is up to my standards.” Kate is also in charge of innovation and new ideas. Reminiscent of the injured ankle that prompted the idea of selling cupcakes at markets, it was car accident that got Kate thinking up her latest business venture cupcake vending machines. “I had a dream where I saw the exact machine we have now. I woke up and it felt so real.” Kate knew dispensing cupcakes from vending machines would allow her to reach

new markets and fuel a growth plan to be in a “new suburb every week if we want”. The vending machine proposal spent a year in development as the machine needed to smoothly deliver product to consumers without damaging the cakes. The first vending machine, installed at Caroline Springs Shopping Centre, was “a wild success”. A larger roll-out of vending machines is anticipated next year in Melbourne and in some regional locations such as Geelong. Kate’s advice for other young entrepreneurs with a great business idea is to do lots of research and “keep trying, even if you don’t succeed the first time”. “Passion, hard work and sacrifice will get you to where you want to go.” Grandma Joan didn’t live long enough to taste the sweet flavour of Kate’s success. However, her grandfather Ivan, who died in February, regularly reminded Kate of how proud grandma Joan would have been. “He was my biggest supporter. He would wear his Cake Creations t-shirt and tell me he was trying get me (new) business,” said Kate. “He was very proud and would tell me ‘Grandma would love what you are doing’.”

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House for the whole community The opening of Macedon and Mount Macedon Community (MMMCH) House last week symbolised the beginning of a new, exciting chapter. On Tuesday, November 15, the community gathered at the Victoria Street facility in Macedon to celebrate the opening of the former maternal and child health facility and kindergarten building, recently upgraded for use. It’s been a long journey – a collaboration with Macedon Ranges council with fundraising support from locals saw the final vision come to fruition. MMMCH committee of management vice president Karen Goltz said it was a great day, featuring a smoking ceremony, speeches and live entertainment. “There was a great deal of excitement and anticipation – people that were there were interested in what’s going to occur in the house,” she said. “One of the important things about the event was to acknowledge all the local organisations, businesses and individuals who had donated to the building renewable project, which occurred from 2020-21. “The people who donated to that campaign were honoured, we hung an honour board [on the day].” In creating a space that contributes to the development of social, cultural and economic capital, promoting wellbeing, the facility will cater for everyone. Ms Goltz said the MMMCH was a reflection of community spirit, and all the support the initiative has. “A number of people have said that the renovation of the building and the commencement of the operations [at the] community house has given Macedon a heart,” she said.

Above: Lachlan, 15, performing at the opening. Below: Visitors included those of the feathered variety.

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Birds of a feather Former Australian of the Year, Rodney Croome will be the guest speaker at the December Birds of a Feather lunch in Kyneton. Friday, December 9, Kyneton Bowls Club, noon to 2pm. Call or register at the link below. ■ https://bit.ly/3UMZx4C or 5421 1666

Sunbury carols Carols in Sunbury will be held on the grounds of Rupertswood on Saturday, December 10. There will be food and drink trucks, and childrens’ activities on site from 5pm, with carols starting at 7pm. ■ www.sunburychurches.com.au

Sunbury Police Community Register Volunteer for the Sunbury Police Community Register. Formed in 2010 as a result of the 2009 Black Friday bushfires in Victoria, the group’s mission is to make regular contact, provide reassurance and wellbeing checks to elderly or vulnerable residents living in the Sunbury area, including those without friends or relatives. Volunteers head to the Sunbury Police Station to chat with clients. ■ 9744 8111

Coffee making Presented by the Jesuit Social Services, in partnership with Hume Youth Services, residents are invited to learn how to make coffee in a special, free barista course on Saturday, November 26, from 9am to 4pm at Sunbury Youth Centre. Participants must be aged between 16 to 24 and be connected to the Hume area. Register: ■ https://bit.ly/3TE4BGR

Mental health forum Head along to Sunbury and Cobaw Community Health’s Mental Health Form: A Lived Experience session on Thursday, November 24 from 5.30pm to 7pm. Hear from service providers and people with a lived experience of mental health. Sunbury and Cobaw Community Health, 1 Caroline Chisholm Drive, Kyneton. ■ https://bit.ly/3DPpNny

Eating disorder forum Head along to PS My Family Matters’ eating disorder information evening on Friday, November 25, from 7.30pm to 9pm. Hear from Eating Disorders Families Australia and people with a lived experience caring for someone with an eating disorder. Sunbury and Cobaw Community Health, 12-28 Macedon Street, Sunbury. ■ https://bit.ly/3UQ4p8F

Carlsruhe Country Fair For a day of family fun head along to Woodend Primary School’s Carlsruhe Country Fair on November 26. A giant 30m slide, bungee trampolines, an inflatable obstacle tunnel, a trackless train, arts and crafts, a sideshow alley and an action-packed entertainment stage will be just some of the fun to be had. 10am to 4pm, Nicholson Street, Carlsruhe.

Breast cancer support group On the first and third Tuesday of the month breast cancer survivors are invited to head along to the Gisborne Golf Club at 10.30am to take part in a breast cancer support group. There they discuss experiences, find connections and improve mental health. ■ Lesley, 0484 691 226

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Hume Seed Library talks Hume Seed Library is partnering with Hume libraries and inviting you to learn all about why seed sovereignty matters, and learn some simple methods to save your seeds for future seasons. A talk will take place at Sunbury Library on November 26, 1.30-2.30pm.

Village connect A new service for older people and carers provided by Macedon Ranges council for residents over 55 years old to stay socially connected, chat with others in the community and enjoy some free coffee and cake. Happening on Tuesdays and Thursday at cafes across the municipality, there’s sure to be one near you. ■ https://bit.ly/3AMUrxm, or 5422 0262

The Phoenix Macedon Ranges Art and Craft Group exhibition and sale is happening on December 3 (10am to 4pm) and 4 (9am to 4pm). The Sunday exhibit will coincide with the Gisborne Olde Time Market. Head along to see the group’s exquisite art and chat

Carer connect chat Are you caring for someone close to you? Go and connect with other carers in your local area, share a light lunch, have a chat at noon on the first Wednesday of the month. Head to Sunbury and Cobaw Community Health, 1 Caroline Chisholm Drive, Kyneton. ■ 9744 9267, or deb.mccallum@scchc.org.au

Craft and conversation If you’re a passionate crafter and want some company, why not head down to the Sunbury Library on Mondays at noon for the craft and conversation group. The program is free and open to people aged 15 years and older. ■ https://bit.ly/39BIu2O

Arts and games night Get creative at the Sunbury Youth Centre as part of an art and games night each Wednesday at the Sunbury Youth Centre, 3.30pm to 5.30pm. There’s a range of arts and crafts to try, and if art isn’t your thing, there’s a wide variety of games. The program is for people aged 12 to 18 years old and is free. 51-53 Evans Street, Sunbury.

Chill Out Sunbury Are you between 12 and 18 years old and want to engage with other young people, participate in activities such as trivia, games, art, music, competitions, personal development and more? Chill Out Sunbury is for you. It’s free and happens every Wednesday, 3.30-5.30pm at the Sunbury Youth Centre, 51-53 Evans Street. ■ https://bit.ly/3lmVgVh

HarmoniX Vocal Company Get involved with an all-male, auditioned singing group happening on Thursday, 79.30pm in Sunbury. The group is inviting new members to join. The group also has a mixed choir, DynamiX Vocal Company, rehearsing Tuesday. 7-9.30pm. Both groups rehearse at Dulap Wilim Hub, 11 Leichardt Street, Sunbury. No auditions required, just bring your love of music. ■ harmonixvcinc@gmail.com Visit or become a new member of the Jackson’s Creek Combined Probus Club, gathering on the second Monday of each month at the Sunbury Football Club at 10am. Enjoy outings and meetings each month with a friendly group of men and women, and twice yearly trips away staying

The Sunbury Badminton Club has a new extra playing time on Wednesdays, 10am-noon. All are welcome to attend at Clarke Oval Stadium, 49 Riddell Road, with equipment provided and coaching available. Playing for the first time is free. ■ sunburybc@gmail.com

Family History and Heritage Society If you’ve got a hankering to learn more about Sunbury and even your own family history, why not check out the Sunbury Family History and Heritage Society, meeting at 1.30pm on the third Thursday of each month at the Sunbury Senior Citizens Centre, 8 O’Shanassy Street, Sunbury. ■ https://bit.ly/3jvM6oJ

Rotary club The Sunbury Rotary Club meets every Tuesday at the Sunbury Bowling Club from 7pm. ■ sunburyrotary@gmail.com

Ladies probus The Woodlands Ladies Probus Club of Sunbury meets on the fourth Monday of each month at the Sunbury Bowling Club at 9.45 am. The club is based on fun, friendship and fellowship and enjoys monthly outings, an annual trip away and a lot of fun meetings. ■ Leonie, 0401 764 182

Sunbury Ladies Badminton Club Get involved with a welcoming, fun, social group of women who have spread the word of ladies badminton since 1999. Social games are on Mondays, 9.30am-noon, and team competitions are on Thursdays, 9.30am-12.30pm at Eric Boardman Stadium, Wilsons Lane. ■ sunburylbc@gmail.com

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Delve into deeper topics and enjoy intriguing conversations by joining the Table 8 Discussion Group. The key theme for the coming months will be kindness. The chats take place every Tuesday from 10.30-11.30am at Macedon Lounge, 40 Victoria Street, Macedon. ■ Carol, 0431 186 575

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Outlander plugs into the future By Derek Ogden, Marque Motoring For those who think the switch from ’dirty’ fossil fuels to ’clean’ electric power is too severe. Flat battery; no go; range anxiety? Happily, there is a halfway house - hybrid power. Petrol / electric hybrid vehicles have been around for years - think Toyota Prius and Honda Insight - the former still on the streets, leading the way, especially in the fleet world such as that of taxis. In these vehicles an internal combustion engine is used to charge a battery, which feeds an electric motor, partially powering the car. Still a source of pollution. What if the engine could be by-passed and the battery charged externally? Enter the plug-in hybrid electric vehicle, in which petrol and battery power are used in tandem to drive the vehicle at optimum reduced emissions until the battery is out of juice and internal combustion automatically takes over completely. Range relief! The first sports utility vehicle to take advantage of the combined powertrain, the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV, which made its way Down Under a decade ago, has sold more than 300,000 units, making it the most popular plug-in in the world. The latest generation comes in four variants - ES five-seater, aspire five-seat, Exceed 5+2 seater and Exceed Tourer 5+2-seater. Prices start at $54,590 and top out at $68,490, plus on-road costs. On test was the Outlander PHEV Aspire 5 seat at $60,990.

Styling Compared with the outgoing model, the new Outlander is longer, wider, taller, heavier and boasts a longer wheelbase. Muscular flared fenders match its broad shoulders. Sharp daytime running lights cap off an LED headlamp cluster designed to provide greater visibility over long distances, while extended horizontal rear LED lights with T-shaped ends highlight the Outlander PHEV’s distinctive shoulders. Machined 20-inch alloy wheels bolster the Aspire’s impressive stance.

Interior The cabin presented a relaxed, quiet, even when the petrol motor was in action, the only intrusion was road noise on non-too-smooth bitumen or concrete. The seats, however, were on the firm side. Leg and shoulder space was generous, thanks to the absence of a third row of seating, which also contributed to plenty of room in the boot - 485 litres with seat backs up and up to 1478 litres with second row backs folded. Loading was made easy by a power liftback and flat removable floor, under which was located various tools and charging leads, but no spare tyre, full size or otherwise. Thereby hangs a tale (see Driving section below).

Infotainment All plug-in Outlanders feature a 9-inch touchscreen displaying menu and maps clearly and moving between modes is simple, while the Aspire grade has a 12.3-inch digital information set-up showing powertrain info and speed, plus other configurable info.

Engines / transmissions All grades are powered by an upgraded 2.4 litre four-cylinder engine, combined with a pair of electric motors on front and rear axles, delivering 185 kW and 450 Nm to all four wheels.

Safety The Outlander PHEV shares the five-star ANCAP safety grade won by its petrol-only sibling earlier this year. Active safety includes autonomous emergency braking (forward and reverse), lane departure warning, lane-keep assist, blind-spot monitoring, traffic sign recognition, adaptive cruise control, rear cross-traffic alert and surround view camera. Passive safety is covered by eight airbags,

The latest generation Mitsubishi Outlander plug-in hybrid SUV continues its standing at the top of the segment. (Pictures: Supplied)

including in the front centre position. With the lack of engine noise the car lets out a muffled bell ringing sound to alert unwary pedestrians.

Driving You meet a better class of cabbie at public charging stations; I’m talking about the Uber driver ’of a certain age’ and his Tesla Model 3. With a lazy half hour to spare during a busy schedule we chatted while the test Outlander PHEV was on fast charge. Forty minutes later, the Outlander battery 80 per cent juiced (70-odd kilometres range on the clock), with $4.09 paid, we parted ways. During a spread of driving tasks, the test car came up on average with energy consumption of just over 20.0 kWh per 100 kilometres, against a maker’s claim of 19.2 kWh / 100km. The petrol engine chips in only if you load up the acceleration or the vehicle tops 135 km/h. It also helps charge the battery, as does braking through kinetic energy conversion. Mitsubishi claims, on dual fuel, the PHEV uses 1.5 litres per 100 kilometres. With the battery flat, the engine automatically

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AT A GLANCE MODEL RANGE Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV ES 5 seat: $54,590 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV Aspire 5 seat: $60,990 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV Exceed 5+2 seat: $65,990 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV Exceed Tourer 5+2 seat: $68,490

Note: These prices do not include government or dealer delivery charges. Contact your local Mitsubishi dealer for drive-away prices.

shoulders the load, recording on test, fuel consumption of around 5 litres per 100 kilometres. The system’s performance can be tracked visually through an animated diagram on the instrument panel. Home charging from a 240V outlet, the maker claims 9.5 hours from zero to 100 per cent, or 6.5 hours from a domestic wall box. Alternatively, charging to 80 per cent can be done from the on-board generator in

one-and-a-half hours. Driving to conditions are catered for by up to seven modes - I stuck mostly to Normal during the test - available through a wheel on the centre console, while four power modes - Normal, EV, Save and Charge - can be accessed by means of an adjacent button. Also close by is a button that calls into action regenerative braking strong enough to allow one-pedal driving, good enough to bring the car almost to a complete stop. Six softer stages of braking can be operated using steering wheel-mounted shift paddles. A head-up display on the windscreen covers speed and legal speed limits. Tow rating is 1600 kg braked and 750 kg unbraked.

Summary Despite the initial cost of ownership, with petrol prices rapidly heading north, any vehicle that eases the wallet wound is worth looking into. The Outlander Aspire plug-in hybrid covers all petrol / electric bases without the anxiety of its meagre 80-plus kilometre limited EV range. The industry-leading warranty is the icing on the cake.

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Toman brothers return to the Hawks A couple of best and fairest winners are returning to Woodend-Hesket for next year’s Riddell District Football League season. Last week, the Hawks announced Daniel and Ben Toman were returning to their home club from the Sunbury Lions. Hawks coach Josh Pound said they were grateful to have both back at the club for next season. “They’re back to their home club,” he said. “I’ve spoken to them every year about coming back. “They could see we were competitive and had an almost season last year. They see that we are hopefully moving in the right direction and we’ll hopefully repay that faith.” Daniel has been one of the RDFL and Ballarat Football League’s premier midfielders for a number of years, having previously played in the Victorian Football League. He has captained both Woodend-Hesket and

the Sunbury Lions. Pound said last time he had to do a lot of the heavy lifting in the midfield, but they were confident they had more depth in their to support him. “Dan’s resume speaks for itself,” he said. “He comes across as captain of Sunbury who are at a higher standard of footy. “Hopefully we’ve provided a little more midfield support this year. Dean Bramley and Jack Arceri are coming off fantastic years. “Kyle Baker who I rate highly is coming across with experience in the EDFL [Essendon District Football League].” Pound said the arrival of Baker was another key player who they were hoping to have an impact. He already had a number of connections with players at the Hawks and is in the right age demographic. “He’s 21,” he said. “He has an existing connection with my

cousin Tom, Jordan Rizzardo and Jack, as much as he is a new player. “Hopefully all these guys stick around for a while.” The three new signings come after the club announced earlier in the off season that Ethan Minns was joining the club from Gisborne. Pound said Minns, who has finished top five in Bendigo Football League best and fairests, was another guy who ticked the boxes. “We’ve been focused on getting guys to the club that tick all the boxes and have pre-existing connections with Woodend,” he said. “He’s a Woodend junior himself and his brother-in-law is Tom O’Loughlin, who has been a massive contributor for us.” Pound said they are hoping to announce a few more new signings in the coming weeks as they look to break into the top five next year. Tara Murray

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Macedon has focused on improving its depth ahead of next year’s Riddell District Football League season. While the Cats managed a finals win this season, the season was one of disappointment for the club with injuries and availability playing a massive role. Coach Al Meldrum said this year had been tough on the back of two COVID-19 affected seasons. “We’ve had a few people join the club and we’re looking to be in a stronger position than when we finished the season. “Our depth was tested this season. We had 74 players play in the reserves team, it was a challenging year. “We didn’t forfeit any reserves matches, which we’re proud of being able to navigate. The silver lining was it gave a lot of opportunities to younger players to get experience at the senior level. “All three grades will be stronger this year.” Meldrum said they had looked to add players who would play roles in the senior side next season. He said they were also keen to get people who lived in the local area. “We get more access to them at training,” he said. “We had some players travelling quite far to play. “We were only getting the whole 22 on match day which could be quite difficult. “A couple of those players, Jack Mills and Jonathan Barnett, who have retired, were travelling significant distances to play. “They’re premiership players and good quality people who we wanted to be involved after the last two years. “It’s about getting that balance right.” The Cats have been one of the busier teams in terms of new player signing announcements so far in the league. Hamish Govan was the first new signing, with Chris Kendall, Jacob Gough, Jack Hassett, Josh Muir and Nathan Bridgland also joining the club/ Meldrum said the signing of Govan was a big one. “He had been training with us all season while playing up in Queensland with his brother,” he said. “We’ve been able to get a good rapport with him. He was a senior captain of Kyneton and a real glue guy. “He’ll help the team on and off the field and set some better standards in training and preparation.” Kennell lives in Sunbury and joins the club after his side in the Golden Rivers competition folded, while Gough is a well credentialed footballer. Muir and Bridgeland, who come from the Sunbury Lions and Riddell respectively, are

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both good mates with Jason Cooke. Cooke will take on an extra role this season, named the under-19s coach. Meldrum said it was both good for him and the under-19s. “The young guys are pumped for him to be coach,” he said. “Jason has coaching aspirations in the future and it’s a good segue for him.”

Meldrum said things where looking good off field, with more people stepping up to be involved in the committee. The Cats have a new president, with Mark Cooke taking on the role. The Cats are set to start pre-season training this week. Meldrum said they were keen to get on the track.

Sunbury United will have a new senior coach next season with Lino Grech standing down as coach of the club’s FV state league 3 north-west team. The club announced on social media they were searching for a new coach for next season before thanking Grech for his time in the head role. “Our senior coaches will not be returning in 2023 with Lino Grech, a former player stepping down after six years as the first team coach,” he said. “Lino’s passion for the game and love for the club can never be questioned. He was instrumental in building a great group of players and often went above the standard coaching duties. “He is much loved by all at SUFC and we wish him all the very best in whatever he chooses to do. He has left a mark on this club and for this we will be forever grateful.” The club’s reserves coach Chris Egboyi has also stepped down from his role. Egboyi held the role for two years. “When approached, Chris never hesitated and immediately stepped up and for the next two years has led the reserves admirably – his desire to succeed and passion for his boys has made him a much-loved figure at the club,” the club said. “We thank both gentlemen for their service to SUFC.” The club has advertised for both roles, hoping to find coaches that bring passion, dedication and a strong positive energy to further enhance the club culture. The senior side finished fifth in the state league 3 north-west season, after falling away in the second half of the season. “After having a great start to season 2022, we believe that SUFC have the potential to aspire for bigger things,” the club said. “The incoming coaches will be working in partnership with other SUFC coaches and assisting the committee with recruitment and retention, as well as improving players not only as footballers but individuals to deliver success.” Tara Murray

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New RDFL women’s competition kicks off in ‘23 Women’s football is on the agenda in the Riddell District Football League next year. On Thursday, the league announced it was launching a women’s competition in 2023, building on the league’s junior girls program. Melton, Kyneton and the Mount Alexander Falcons are the first three teams to join the competition. Melton crosses from the Ballarat Football League joining its junior girls teams in the RDFL. Kyneton and Mount Alexander, which is based in Castlemaine, come across from the Central Victoria Football League Women’s. League chief executive Jordan Doyle said they were thrilled to have a women’s competition in 2023. “It has long been a plan for the league to offer a senior women’s and whilst we initially thought that 2024 was a more realistic option, we couldn’t be happier to launch in 2023,” he said. “We would like to thank Kyneton, Melton and Mount Alexander for making the

transition across to the RDFNL and we look forward to those three clubs joining some RDFNL senior clubs in the competition for 2023. “This is a landmark event in RDFNL history and we are thrilled to offer all females in our community the same opportunity as the males for their football pathway.” The league is encouraging all RDFL clubs to look at the option of senior women’s in the near future as it seeks to grow the league. Former Melton president Brian McNabb said the whole club is excited to be returning to its original home base. Kyneton football operations manager Natalie Korinfsky said the club welcomed the opportunity to play in a more localised competition. “We see the RDFNL as a leader in developing female football pathways at the junior level and we are keen to work alongside the league and our fellow teams to help shape the new senior women’s league to be competitive, inclusive and sustainable into the future,” she said.

“We are excited to play local likeminded clubs and develop healthy rivalries with nearby towns such as Woodend, Melton and Romsey. Mount Alexander president Alana Wearne said they are thrilled to have been invited to join the RDFNL’s new women’s competition. Meanwhile, Kyneton’s junior boys and girls sides will also join the RDFNL. The move is one the RDFNL has had in its sights for a number of years now and Doyle said they were pleased to see it come to fruition. ‘’The RDFNL is delighted that the Kyneton FNC junior teams are joining our junior competitions in 2023 and beyond,” he said. “The RDFNL has long seen Kyneton FNC as a good fit for our competitions and the Board, staff and member clubs are looking forward to them joining our league and want to wish them all the very best for not only the 2023 season but beyond.” Tara Murray

Kyneton’s women’s team is joining the RDFL. (Supplied)

Sports shorts CBL Kyneton Tigers men’s side suffered a 92-58 loss to the Castlemaine Cannons on Saturday night in the Basketball Victoria Country Basketball League north-west. The Cannons jumped out of the blocks and led by 14 points at quarter time. They continued to build the margin throughout. Kyle Bravo-Cripps top scored with 19. The Tigers women’s side had a bye. Both Tigers teams face the Macedon Ranges Rockies in the final round of the season.

Ballarat FL Former AFL-listed defender Cody Brand is returning to his home club. Brand, who was delisted by Essendon after failing to play an AFL game, returns to the Sunbury Lions in the Ballarat Football League next season. Brand played at the Lions before he was drafted. He’s the third player with Victorian Football League experience to sign for the club this off season, with Rivva Karpany and Josiah Garisto joining the club. Meanwhile, the Lions have lost skipper Daniel Toman who has returned to his home club, Woodend-Hesket. Andrew Sturgess is the new Calder Cannons coach. (Morgan Hancock/AFL Photos)

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Sturgess joins Cannons By Tara Murray It’s been a whirlwind few weeks for new Calder Cannons boys coach Andrew Sturgess. Sturgess was getting prepared to start pre-season with Victorian Football League club Coburg, before the opportunity to join the Cannons presented itself. Sturgess said he was excited to get the opportunity at the NAB League club. “It’s come about really quickly and I’m really happy to be here,” he said. “I’m excited to get started next week. The lay of the land, I have to wrap my head around everything. “It’s an exciting time.” All NAB League clubs this season will have full time boys and girls coaches for the first time. Ross Smith, who coached both the boys’ and girls’ Cannons teams the last couple of years, remains the girls coach. He’s the longest current NAB League coach in the competition, having coached just the boys’ team previously as well.

Sturgess joins the Cannons having coached Coburg since 2020 after previously being playing-coach for Bundoora in the Northern Football League in 2019. He said his ambition had been to work full time in the football industry. “My ambition is to proceed ideally into a full time role at AFL club land,” he said. “The pathway through the NAB League system adds to that, but it also depends on the calibre of the coach. “It provides greater experience talking to AFL list managers and interaction with club land. “Hopefully I have a long and fruitful career in the industry.” Sturgess said it’s bittersweet taking on the Cannons role, as it means he has to depart Coburg. He said he would be forever grateful to those at the club who had helped him and the club would always hold a special place in his heart.” Sturgess has plenty of knowledge to pull on as he joins the Cannons, with Smith still involved, regional talent operations lead

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Matthew Burton also still on board. He said he would look to use their knowledge of the group to help get an understanding of the players that have already been in the program. “I’ll bring some things from the places I’ve been and look to enhance the place,” he said. “My focus is to support the young boys under my care and help them through the football journey . “Some will go to the AFL and some into the VFL … some back in the community football fold. “I want to make it the most enjoyable football experience in their life, so they can look back and say that wasn’t a waste of time.” The Cannons were set to get things under way last Tuesday night with a two-kilometre time trial, but that was cancelled due to the weather. Training now starts this week. “We’ll get the footies out on Monday,” Sturgess said. “We’ll have 12 sessions before Christmas. We’ll sink our teeth into it.”

It was a rain interrupted round in the Gisborne and District Cricket Association Johnstone Shield. On day one of the first two day matches of the season, just three matches got underway. Eynesbury made 206 with Bacchus Marsh 0-4 at stumps. Sunbury United made 4-237 against Kyneton, while Aintree is 0-22 in reply to Macedon. There was no action between Gisborne and Riddell, and Romsey and Kilmore.

AFL academies Calder Cannons’ Amy Gaylor has been named in the AFLW Academy squad for next year. The AFL and AFLW academy squads each feature 30 players and include a selection of the most talented 17-year-old footballers across the country.

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Sunbury looks for a win after disappointing start Sunbury is hoping to turn it around quickly in the Victorian Turf Cricket Association division 3 competition. The Roar is without a win after the first three rounds, which includes a washout, despite having strengthened its squad during the off season. Roar president Brendan Doyle said it had been a disappointing start for the side. “It’s a little bit surprising,” he said. “We went into the season with confidence in the recruits we had got in. “We can’t blame lack of training [due to the weather] as every club has had that. We’ve had a few players unavailable the last couple of weeks, so the team hasn’t been 100 per cent.” While it was the bowling that let the side down in round one, it was the batting that was the issue on Saturday in Glenroy. In difficult bowling conditions, the Roar restricted Glenroy to 7-144 from its 40 overs.

Michael and Stephen Treweek, and Jason McGann took two wickets each for the Roar. The Roar was in trouble at 3-5 and the wickets continued to fall as it was bowled out for 110 in the 36th over. Doyle said they thought they could have chased those runs down. “We have signed three recruits Kev [Barker], Jace [Carton] and Sajith [Kalumpriya] who scored seven runs collectively, which will always have an impact on the end score. “We look to have our premier batters getting scores. Yesterday was not one of those days.” Doyle said they would have liked to have been off to a better start, but have a number of one-day matches in the lead up to Christmas where they can get their season back on track. While the first XI had a tough day, it was a pretty special day for the club as the second XI played at Clarke Oval, the first match on the

new turf wicket. Doyle said it was a pretty emotional day for him and the club after years of waiting for this moment. “It has been a long process,” he said. “Mid-2018 Steve McNamara came to and asked if we wanted to join the VTCA. “It’s been frustrating with COVID, weather, funding and delays. It’s been a long journey so to see the first ball bowled was quite emotional and really rewarding for everyone at the club who has put into this.” The first XI, which was meant to play at the ground the previous week before it was washed out, is set to face Pascoe Vale Hadfield on Saturday. Doyle said it would hopefully be a good match with the pitch having something in it for both the bowlers and the batters. Sunbury’s Michael Treweek.

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Rupo takes upper hand By Tara Murray Rupertswood has the upper hand after day one of its clash against Bacchus Marsh in the Gisborne and District Cricket Association McIntyre Cup. As sides returned to two-day cricket for the first time since before COVID, the action was fair and few between due to the weather. Three matches got under way, with one of those lasting only 10 overs. The heavy rain avoided Salesian College allowing Rupertswood and Bacchus Marsh to get nearly a fall day’s worth of play in. Rupo captain-coach Andrew Pizaro said they got lucky and were able to have a decent day’s play. “The rain was heavy as it was meant to be and a lot of it missed where we were,” he said. “A bit of luck went our way and it was a good day,” he said. “They’re a good side and have been for a few years. “We bowled straight and tight and we were

able to create some chances and bowl well.” The Bulls elected to bat, with Pizaro saying it was one of those days where it was a bit unknown with the weather. He said on a different day they would be talking about a completely different result. The Bulls were bowled out for 122 in the 51st over. Ned Crotty took 3-34 for Rupo. “I think they wanted to put some runs on the board and see what happens,” Pizaro said. “It could have gone their way if the rain had kept falling. “The ball was really wet for a period, I think the conditions may have helped out a little bit and with our bowling attack we’re good enough in two-day or one-day cricket.” Rupo faced five overs at the end of the day and will resume at 1-5. Pizaro said he would have taken that at the start of their innings. “I truly believe for the most part you’re more likely to lose one of the openers early, that is the nature of cricket,” he said. “The new ball, anything can happen. He was

out to good bowling. Now we start again.” Pizaro knows that the job is far from done and they need to bat smartly on day two. He said the game plan was simple. “We just want to bat out the overs,” he said. “We’ll set targets, but we’re not worrying about the runs, more about batting out the overs.” Pizaro said he felt the team was starting to find momentum after a slow start to the season. He said having the ability to train the last couple of weeks had started to pay off, after an interrupted pre-season. In other matches on Saturday, the Sunbury Kangaroos made 6-133 in a reduced 62 overs. Corey Woolley top scored with 29. Senura Perera had three wickets for United. East Sunbury was 0-18 off 10 overs when its match with Diggers Rest Bulla was halted. There was no action in Wallan and Romsey’s match, as well as Woodend-Hesket and Gisborne’s match.

New Western Region Football League chief executive Ritchie Hinton said Deer Park and St Albans are still considered important parts of the league despite their wishes to move competitions. Last week, the league announced it was appealing against AFL Victoria’s decision to allow St Albans and Deer Park to move to the Essendon District Football League. “Following on from previous updates regarding the objection of Deer Park and St Albans’ application to transfer to the Essendon District Football League, the WRFL board has opted to exercise its right to go through the AFL Victoria appeals process after both objections to transfer were dismissed,” the league said in a statement. “The appeal will be heard by an AFL Victoria Appeals Panel at a yet to be determined date.” Earlier this month, AFL Victoria dismissed the Western Region Football League’s objection to Deer Park and St Albans leaving the competition and joining the EDFL. As reported by Star Weekly, the two clubs had applied to join the EDFL for 2023, which was supported by the EDFL board. The WRFL decided to exercise its right to go through the AFL Victoria objection process. AFL Victoria said the panel was satisfied that the Deer Park and St Albans football club moves were consistent with the considerations of the club transfer process, being the geographic nature of the leagues, league viability, community development and future growth of the leagues concerned. Hinton said they would love both clubs to stay in the WRFL. “We view those teams as an important parts of the WRFL,” he said. “We felt like we owe it to the clubs and ourselves to take every opportunity we can to restate our position. “We think they are obviously WRFL clubs and the future is with us. We’re following the process laid out for us and hopefully get the outcome it deserves.” New Deer Park coach Heath Scotland said the club wanted to challenge themselves in a new competition, while St Albans vice-president Bekim Muhtari said it was a new beginning for the club.

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