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Gospel has good news A Melton Primary School pupils has become Australia’s top athlete in his age group for two different events. Gospel, 12, competed in shotput and discus at the School Sport Australia Track and Field Championships in Brisbane, and took home gold from both events. “I didn’t expect to win, but it came my way,” he said. “I felt nervous, they were big kids.” The primary school community got behind Gospel’s journey by raising over $1500 selling ice-creams to help cover the costs of flights and hotels. Melton Primary physical education co-ordinator Augustine Carty-Cowling said watching Gospel compete at the school carnival, then district, divisional, regional, state and finally national events had been “unbelievable”. “He’s a bit of a celebrity at the moment at our school. He’s got kids asking for his autograph and kids asking him for tips and advice and photos.” Gospel said it “feels good” coming back to the school and having peers ask him questions. “I tell them, have fun and try your best,” he said.

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Homegrown World Cup hero By Liam McNally As Mathew Leckie scored the game-winning goal for Australia against Denmark in the World Cup Qatar, his family were shouting at their TVs, watching his World Cup exploits from their home in Eynesbury. Hailing from Melbourne’s west, Mathew’s goal was enough to secure Australia a place in the round of 16 for just the second time. The Socceroos’ dream run came to an end on Sunday when they lost to Argentina 2-1. Leckie’s father, Edward Leckie has been living in the Melton area for about 30 years,

and said watching his son’s goal in the early hours of last Thursday morning was “amazing”. “It took me 10 minutes to calm down,” he said. “He’s been working so hard, and he’s been close so many times with the Socceroos and he’s finally got his career goal so I’m very happy for him.” Mathew grew up in St Albans in his younger years, before his family moved further west where he attended Kurunjang Secondary College. Edward remembers taking Leckie to his first soccer practices for the Brimbank Stallions, he

said Leckie had tried AFL for a year first for St Albans’ under-11’s side. “They wouldn’t pass the ball to him, so he decided he was going to try soccer because he told me that if he gets the ball then they’ve gotta get it off him,” he said. “He decided when he started playing, he said ‘I’m not gonna get a job dad, I’m gonna become a professional soccer player’. I said, ‘oh, are you?’ “I’d have to take him to training and the minute I’d walk in from work he’d be saying ‘c’mon dad let’s go’, wouldn’t even eat anything or change, and that’s how he’s been ever since,

it’s just train, train, train, work hard. He’s done very well.” Brimbank Stallions vice president Robert Di Filippo said the club is not “one bit surprised” with the goal he scored. “We at the club are obviously very proud of Mathew in both who he is as a person and all that he has achieved throughout his career,” he said. “Mathew started his football career here at the club as a junior, he was a great kid who was clearly very talented and dedicated to the sport. As a player you always remember your first club and we are very proud to be part of his history!”

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Resident’s road petition By Liam McNally Jenevra Ravell was in bed with three of her young children when a “crash, bang” disturbed her otherwise “dead quiet” Melton street. She asked her 13-year-old to watch her siblings while she left the house to investigate. Ms Ravell said in her front yard she saw a car with its front end “crumbled” sitting on her fence, and against her tree. Ms Ravell said having a car crash so close to where her four-month-old baby sleeps is “terrifying”. “That’s too close to home, someone’s going to get hurt if it doesn’t get fixed. And that’s my biggest worry is someone getting hurt,” she said. Ms Ravell lives on Centenary Road, between the roundabouts on Coburns Road, and O’Neills Road, where similar incidents have occurred in the past. Her fence was destroyed on November 26, but there was a similar incident in June. “This road is dangerous,” she said. “It’s almost a quarter-mile straight stretch which brings out all the hoons who want to constantly drive as fast as they can up the road. “There’s two day cares and an old person’s home, plus a bunch of residents within that stretch of road that could have potential injuries or worse, death, if it was to happen at a different time of day.” The most recent accident inspired Ms Ravell to take action by starting an online petition calling on the state government to improve safety on the road. She believes measures such as traffic lights, speed bumps, cameras, an extra roundabout, or a safety wall should be considered. The petition has almost 30 signatures so far.

Jenevra Ravell said there has been a lot of car crashes on her street, Centenary Avenue in Melton, and she has started a petition to convince council to do something about it. (Damjan Janevski) 310727_01

“My biggest thing is the safety of the public, and especially the elderly home and the children’s day cares,” she said. Melton council city futures director Sam Romaszko said council was unaware of the petition, but deemed speed humps unsuitable for the “moderately” busy street.

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Project ideas Does your sports club, church, community group, or organisation have a project you think council should deliver? Melton council is inviting organisations and residents to put forward their ideas and projects to help prepare the 2023-24 budget. Council is looking for projects that will make a difference to the local community. Budget submissions can be made online until December 16. Councillors and council staff are holding budget information drop-in sessions for residents to find out more information, ask questions about the process and discuss your idea. The next session will take place Tuesday, December 6 from 6pm to 8pm at Melton Library. You will also have the opportunity to present your ideas to councillors in-person early next year. To make a pitch, you will need to share details about your organisation together with your proposal for a project, program or service including who it would service and how it would address a community need and benefit locals. Submitters will also need to be prepared with budget details and project plans. Melton mayor Lara Carli said this is a chance for residents to put their projects on councils radar for the next budget. “We look forward to seeing your submissions and learning how they’ll make a difference to the local community,” she said. Details: melton.vic.gov.au/budgetideas

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Welcoming tree art at Arnolds Creek primary Arnolds Creek Primary School pupils have collaborated with Melbourne artist Chetan Wadhawa to paint a mural at the school’s entrance. Student wellbeing co-ordinator Morgan Abela said more than 50 pupils contributed to the mural over five weeks, and everyone “feels really great” about the final product. “We wanted to have a welcoming space coming into our school so that when people came in they instantly saw the school colours, and we wanted to reflect the indigenous language of the area with Wominjeka,” she said. “We’ve had really positive feedback from our families and visitors to the school which has been really nice.” Ms Abela said the tree represents the “ongoing growth” of the school and school community, which began in 2015. Wadhawa came to the school through Song Room’s Kaleidoscope program, an in-school arts and wellbeing program that addresses social and emotional issues facing students in 2022. CJ, 11, said the painting process was “relaxing”. “It makes me feel like I’ll always remember the school no matter what, even when I’m older, and it makes me really happy,” they said. Sarvena, 11, said the project was a “good opportunity”. “Since when I’m older I really want to be an art teacher, so having the opportunity to paint the tree using the dots is a skill that I’ll have when I’m older. ” they said. “It will make me feel real proud that I was able to paint this, and it will give me lots of memories of flashbacks of the school when I

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Briefs Outdoor pool closed The outdoor pool at Melton Waves Leisure Centre is currently closed while council undertakes some repairs to the pool floor after damage was discovered last week. Together with Melton Waves’ operator Blue Fit, council is doing everything it can to ensure the outdoor pool can be enjoyed by everyone again very soon.

Have your say Moorabool council is seeking feedback on three draft policies. Complete the surveys by December 12 to have your say on council’s draft borrowing policy, draft investments policy, and draft fees and exchanges policy. Details: http://haveyoursay.moorabool.vic.gov. au/

Flood recovery grants Farmers and rural landholders in Moorabool shire are eligible to apply for flood recovery grants and concessional loans. Grant guidelines and application forms are available via Moorabool council’s website or Agriculture Victoria.

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Rod Ward new Moorabool mayor By Liam McNally Councillor Rod Ward has been elected as the new mayor of Moorabool council. Cr Ward was elected at a council meeting on Wednesday, November 30, and Cr Ally Munari was elected deputy mayor. Four of the seven councillors nominated themselves for the position, and Cr Ward won the absolute majority in the third round of voting. Cr Ward promised to be a mayor for “the

whole of Moorabool”. “Thank you very much to my fellow councillors for this great privilege, it is a great honour to serve the community, and it is a great honour and privilege to be elected mayor of Moorabool Shire Council,” he said. “I grew up in a family in regional Victoria and I was very lucky that I grew up in a very community minded family. From a very young age I was taken by my father to the Lions Club or the sports club events and working bees and it instilled in us a sense of community and

it is a very satisfying pursuit. “I want to pay tribute in recognising the outgoing mayor, Cr Tom Sullivan. It’s my role as mayor, Cr Sullivan, to serve to the high standards that you did, and serve everyone fairly and show the energy and passion for Moorabool shire that you’ve shown over many, many years.” Cr Sullivan, who has been a Moorabool councillor since 1996, said it was an “honour and a privilege” to serve as mayor for the past two years.

“To carry out the role as mayor I’ve enjoyed the support of my fellow councillors and I thank each and every one of you for your support,” he said. “I’d also like to acknowledge the support of my family and also particularly my wife Theresa who has not only supported me in my role as mayor but also as a councillor over the last 26 years. “There will be challenges going forward, but we are well placed with very talented staff and capable councillors to be able to meet these challenges.”

School is a top sport Christ the Priest Primary School has finished the year with some top sporting accolades, taking home two medals from the state tennis championships and winning School Sports Victoria’s Sports School of the Year award. Grade 5 and 6 girls won bronze, and the boys took gold at the SSV Tennis Primary Hot Shot State Finals at Kooyong Tennis Stadium on Monday, November 21. Sports director and physical education teacher Aron Lombardi said getting to play at the former Australian Open stadium was “awesome” for the kids. “The kids really enjoyed playing tennis, they worked really hard to get the results that they got, they did a really good job” he said. Rhaiyne, 11, said the competition was the “most fun [she] had all year”. “I like playing with my friends and winning a medal feels like a dream come true, representing the school and making them proud,” she said. Two teams of eight pupils had been practising since the beginning of term three with help

from the Caroline Springs Tennis Club’s iTennis program and had to pass district, division and regional levels to compete at state. At a ceremony on Monday, December 5 the primary school was awarded Victoria Sports School of the year. Mr Lobardi said it’s a “humbling reflection” of the work they’ve done to provide opportunities for pupils at the school. “It’s a really supportive school and the kids have been fantastic and motivated, it’s been a good school community to be a part of in sport,” he said.

Christ the Priest Primary School sports director Aron Lombardi (back left) and learning support officer John Stranieri (back right) coached the tennis teams that took home two medals from the state championship. (Supplied)

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Mayor’s message Cr Lara Carli

STAY INFORMED Quickly and easily connect with us online: melton.vic.gov.au facebook.com/cityofmelton Instagram @cityofmeltonofficial

After an eventful campaign, I’d like to congratulate our local MPs who were successful in the recent State Election - Steve McGhie for Melton, Natalie Hutchins for Sydenham, Josh Bull for Sunbury and Luba Grigorovitch for Kororoit.

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I look forward to working with them to deliver the services and infrastructure the Andrews Labor Government promised this election campaign.

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Christmas is fast approaching and with the festive season around the corner, we’ve organised some exciting Christmas themed activities! Join us for all the fun including: • Melton Town Centre Movie Night • Christmas Themed Preserved Flower Arrangements • Festive Floral Centrepieces

• Community Repair Café • Christmas Craft and Santa Photos • Cartoon Christmas Drawings and Crafts • Meet Santa and Enjoy Free Gift Wrapping

• Christmas Arts and Craft with Mt Atkinson Art Club • Dried Flower Christmas Wreath Workshop • DIY Salt Dough Christmas Ornaments

Did you know homeowners and tenants in the City of Melton are entitled to two hard waste collections from their home, or two drop off visits at the Melton Recycling Centre or one of each, per financial year? If you need a Hard Waste collection before Christmas, requests need to be submitted by Sunday 11 December.

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There won’t be any hard waste collections between Saturday 24 December and Monday 2 January but collections will resume on Tuesday 3 January, 2023.

Coburn Ward with Cr Julie Shannon What an honour it was to be elected Deputy Mayor of our great City for the next 12-months. I look forward to supporting our Mayor, Cr Lara Carli, and all our Councillors as we work towards making our community the best place it can be for residents, businesses, and visitors alike. Council is supporting this year’s 16 Days of Activism – an international campaign that raises awareness about gender-based violence – through a variety of locally based activities. As the name suggests, the campaign lasts for 16 days between 25 November and 10 December, and this year’s theme is Respect Women: Call It Out. Activities include craft sessions with renowned craft-based designer and author Kitiya Palaska, a Financial Literacy Workshop for Women (hosted by the Zonta Club of Melton), and community talks discussing the impact of gender stereotypes,

pressures around masculinity and role-modelling healthier masculinities in fatherhood (delivered by Jesuit Services).

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For full details, visit our website at melton.vic.gov.au/16days And finally, with the State election results all but finalised, I look forward to seeing the Victorian government deliver on the substantial election promises they made for our community; in particular, the removal of six local rail crossings and improved bus services across our City; improvements and extensions to four local primary and secondary schools; and better local health facilities and services including the commencement of construction of the Melton Hospital.

Free green waste disposal Don’t forget, City of Melton residents (homeowners and renters) can dispose of garden waste for FREE until the end of December, at the Melton Recycling Facility. You’ll need to present proof of ID, and this is for green waste only (no mixed loads). No commercial operators, commercial loads or trucks. Limbs and branches should be smaller than 30cm diameter.

Feel free to contact me regarding Coburn Ward or Council related issues on 0499 801 302; email: Julie.shannon@melton.vic.gov.au or like my Facebook page @ julieshannonformelton

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Council’s strong advocacy and close working relationship with local MPs and all major parties delivered more promises and investment than ever this election. I’m especially excited to work with the Victorian Government to deliver the Melton Hospital, the new Cobblebank TAFE and significant upgrades to the Melton train line and stations. Another big highlight will be seeing the State Government undertake their business case into the Western Highway as promised, and we will continue to advocate to the government to upgrade this and other major roads in our city. Most importantly, we’ll be making sure all the promises are kept and delivered quickly. You can see an overview of the commitments made by major parties this State election on our website: melton.vic.gov.au/ stateelection We also recently held our annual City of Melton Business Excellence Awards celebrating our most innovative, creative, inclusive and professional local businesses. Congratulations to all our winners including Varcon Group who were named Business of the Year and Pro Gamers who took out the Mayoral Achievement Award. Feel free to contact me about Watts Ward or Council related issues on 0409 951 020 or email at: lara.carli@melton.vic.gov.au or visit my Facebook page at: facebook.com/Cr.LaraCarli

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Call to support ‘unique’ service Australia’s largest organisation for migrant and refugee youth, the Centre for Multicultural Youth (CMY), is calling on the re-elected state government to commit to expanded and ongoing funding for initiatives that aid young people across Victoria. CMY is the Auspice organisation for the Melton-Brimbank Sudanese Community Support Group (CSG), which provides 22 community programs in Melton based around a community led approach to enhance youth and community engagement. These services include assisting people with language, cultural, or financial barriers with

programs for school engagement, homework, and holiday programs, youth outreach and case management programs, and parenting programs. Melton-Brimbank CSG youth worker Adut Dharuai said she loves her job. “I came here when I was a minor, and I experienced being here with no services that I was connected to, so I found the need now to make sure I make a difference in young people’s lives,” she said. “I want to make a difference for people who are not aware of how to get help within the services in Melton, or within the area of western Melbourne where I grew up.”

The Melton CSG has been operating since 2018 on one to two-year state government contracts, which program manager Archangelo Nyuol Madut said affects their ability to plan long-term. “We can not emphasise the importance of this funding,” he said. “CSG funding has been significant, important to the local community, we’ve seen improvement in various areas in terms of education outcomes, positive engagement of young people, families. “There’s no assurance for continuity at the moment. If CSG funding is not in place nobody can fill the gap, what we’re delivering is unique.”

Chief executive Carmel Guerra said it is “crucial” the government uses its third term in power as an opportunity to be “truly progressive”. “Victoria leads the way in valuing and promoting multiculturalism as one of our greatest strengths,” she said. “We now seek a commitment from the incoming government to listen to our young people and create strong policies so that they and their families can strengthen their sense of belonging and proudly contribute to Victoria’s multicultural community.” The state government was contacted.

Mural prompts smiles A mural that celebrates the wildlife of Werribee River, including its iconic platypus population has been unveiled in Bacchus Marsh. The mural by Melbourne artist Lukas Kasper is at the Grant Street entrance to Peppertree Park on the outside wall of the Bacchus Marsh Aquatic Centre, and is the first step on the Platypus Arts Trail. The Platypus Arts Trail is a project set up by the Bacchus Marsh Platypus Alliance in collaboration with Moorabool Environment Group that will eventually contain a variety of murals and sculptures that celebrate special natural features of Bacchus Marsh and surrounds. The mural was launched at an event with over 50 attendees including Moorabool councillor Tonia Dudzik on Sunday, November 27. The event included a variety of kids activities, and talks from Kasper, and Australian Platypus Conservancy director, Dr Geoff Williams.

Bacchus Marsh Platypus Alliance president Jodie Valpied said the mural “brings the area alive”. “People have said it makes them smile whenever they go past. It’s a lovely vibrant mural that has some great realistic depictions of the plants and animals included but also has abstract elements in it as well which are inspired by the colours and shapes of the local native plants that live along the river,” Dr Valpied said. “It was a joyful event and lots of fun for everyone who attended and we really enjoyed the atmosphere and positivity of the event. “We were really excited about the level of interest in the mural, and really pleased that so many people loved the mural and are interested in helping protect the platypus and other wildlife that live along the Werribee River in Bacchus Marsh.” Liam McNally

Werribee River Association riverkeeoper John Forrester, Community Bank Bacchus Marsh manager Ian Prince, Councillor Moira Berry, mural artist Lukas Kasper, Bacchus Marsh Platypus Alliance president Jodie Valpied, Bacchus Marsh Platypus Alliance secretary Natasha Evans, and deputy mayor Tonia Dudzik. (Supplied)

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Work to do on closing the gap By Liam McNally The annual Closing the Gap report has found that only two of the 17 targets aimed at improving outcomes for Aboriginal Australians are “improving” or “on track” and four are “worsening”. The two improving targets are rates of babies born with a healthy birth weight and children enrolled in preschool. The four receding outcomes are levels of children being school ready, adults incarceration rates, children in out-of-home

care and deaths by suicide. Melton’s Kirrip Aboriginal Corporation chairperson Skye Gooch said incarceration rates and children in out-of-home care are two issues particularly impacting Aborginal people locally, she said the child removal rate in the west are “unbelievable”. “It just shows where we’re lacking as a nation in closing the gap, and it’s really disheartening that four of the targets are going backwards,” she said. “When it comes to child removal, we see here in the Melton area five removals a week

within Aboriginal families, and that’s been the statistic this whole year,” she said. Ms Gooch said they need more support from local and state governments to create Aboriginal-led solutions, but she is confident in the national attention making a difference. “The best way forward is letting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people be the narrators of their story and really being the voice for what they want to be put forward.” “I think that this report will definitely bring about change, and I’m really confident in the government that’s in place now and the

work that the greens are doing to make these recommendations come to life, so I do think there is some light at the end of the tunnel.” “It always feels like we’re taking one step forward and two backwards, but that’s what I love about my culture and my people, we’re a resilient bunch and we’ll keep on fighting the good cause until we truly have self determination and our kids are kept with their families.” Indigenous Australians Minister Linda Burney said Closing the Gap is a “top priority” forw the federal government.

Cafe is coming together Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, our culture and also provide an opportunity for the stories of Traditional Owners from the area to be told.” The café will be located behind the new playground at Stockland Mt Atkinson sales and information centre in Truganina, on Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung Country. Construction is expected to be complete in December and plans for a community celebration event are currently under way. Stockland project director Ed Krushka said it’s great to have started construction of the Killara Café at Mt. Atkinson which will provide the community “a dedicated space for cultural and educational enrichment.” “We want the café to support and empower Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and provide them with various opportunities for employment, education, and talent development, including building hospitality and business management skills.”

Olympian and Killara Foundation chief executive Kyle Vander Kuyp, future cafe manager Leeann Nguyen, Stockland project director Ed Krushka, and Edmund Rice Services executive officer Mark Monahan at the construction of the new cafe.

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A social enterprise cafe that will provide opportunities for employment, on-the-job training, and education for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people has begun construction in Mt Atkinson. The Killara Foundation, Stockland, and Edmund Rice Services Mt Atkinson have teamed up to create Killara cafe, a community cafe that will offer a relaxed dining experience. Centering the cafe will be a round table created from reclaimed redwood timber, representing a Yarning circle, and is based on First Nations principles of coming together. Olympian and Killara Foundation chief executive Kyle Vander Kuyp said the Killara Foundation is looking forward to the opening of the café and is proud of the partnership with Stockland and Edmund Rice Services. “This partnership will support local community with opportunities to train and grow,” he said. “The café will be a platform to celebrate

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MY PLACE Raymond Gregory Thorp is a resident at Ingenia Gardens in Melton South. For years, he has been bringing Christmas spirit to his area through his work as a volunteer Santa, his gift building project where he makes wooden toys for kids, his letters from Santa, and his miniature Christmas village which he estimates is worth almost $30,000. He chats with Liam McNally. What’s your connection to Melton? I live at Ingenia Gardens Melton back village for the past eight years, and I have family living close by. What do you like about where you live? I like living at Ingenia Gardens as I like having connections with other residents at the village plus the safety, the security and all the social aspects of living in a retirement village. What, if anything, would you change about where you live? I would like to have cooking facilities in my unit. Where is your favourite local place to spend time? I like spending time with the Melton’s Men’s group. Tell us about your Christmas village project at Ingenia Gardens... I have been putting up the miniature Christmas village at Ingenia Gardens for the past eight years – it has grown quite a lot over the years as I keep adding to it each year. It has become a huge project which takes three days to set up with help from other residents. There are so many working parts, lights, trains, buildings, trees, and people. It takes a lot of time and effort to put it up and I try to arrange it differently each year - it is a labour of love and the finished result is a sight to behold. I started collecting pieces 22 years ago and will keep adding to it. I mainly have the Bradford Xchange and Lemax Christmas houses etc. I am looking for a fire

For eight years Raymond Thorp has been Ingenia Gardens’ resident Santa Claus.

station which I have been unable to find yet. The miniature Christmas village can be viewed each Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 6 pm to 9 pm during December up until Christmas Day – a gold coin donation would be appreciated. Tell us about your volunteer Santa work and what you like about it... I enjoy working with kids, so I volunteer to be Santa at various venues including Scout Cubs,

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Bunnings, Joeys, YPA, Andrews Hobbies and shopping centres which I have been doing for a long time. Tell us something people would be surprised to know about you... I am 80 years old but very active – I make wooden blocks and other items as gifts for the children. I love working with wood and am a keen gardener, I grow a lot of plants and look

after the roses at the village – they are growing beautifully. Letters to Santa Ray can also be placed in the mailbox outside the Ingenia Gardens community room or posted to: Santa Ray, 67/23 Coburns Road, Brookfield Vic 3338. Please don’t forget to put a name and address on the back so that Santa can write back to the kids.

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Illustrator draws on a quick wit Footscray-based illustrator Oslo Davis has turned his sharp wit towards the city which has been his home for two decades in his new book, ‘Oslo’s Melbourne’. From having four seasons in one day to the camaraderie of fellow dog owners, the book is full of humour and insight into what makes the city tick. Matthew Sims speaks with him about why laughter can be the best medicine.

disgruntled Footscray milk-bar proprietor, a remote control car racer in Keilor Park and a quiet mid-COVID day in Footscray Park. A mix of disillusionment, plain beauty and the mundaneness of the day-to-day activities to be found in Melbourne’s western suburbs is captured in Footscray-based illustrator and artist Oslo Davis’ new book, ‘Oslo’s Melbourne’. Launched at The Sun Bookshop in Yarraville in November, Davis said he is surprised with the popularity of the book.

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The post-apocalyptic malaise that drowned our city kind of opened our senses to other stuff

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- Oslo Davis “I had no idea if anyone would turn up,” he said. “Looking over it now with a degree of distance, it’s still a mystery why those editors and art directors asked a non-authority to draw about Melbourne. “I’m willing to trust their judgement and hang around this city for a while longer, even if it’s because living somewhere else is too frightening.” Davis has been drawing and writing for various publications and projects worldwide for a number of years, including The New York Times, The Guardian, The Monthly, SBS and Readings.

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His weekly cartoon series, Overheard, has been published in The Age since 2007. Davis is also the author of the This Annoying Life colouring-book series and he is a Walkley Award and American Illustration Award finalist. Davis, his wife, two daughters and Australian terrier Pluto have fallen in love with Footscray

since moving to the area in the early 2000s. “I grew up in Tasmania,” he said. “I’ve been in Melbourne almost 20 years now. “We’ve spent most our lives living in Footscray.” Davis said the book aims to find a middle ground between an acerbic and a compassionate perspective on Melbourne.

“I wouldn’t consider myself a miserable cynic,” he said. “It’s [Melbourne] obviously not perfect. “I just try and restore a little bit of balance.” The book also acts as a look back at how Melbourne survived the long lockdowns of COVID-19, with Davis’ crediting his walks through Footscray Park as a soothing escape from isolation and paranoia. “During COVID, I spent a bit of time in Footscray Park, mostly walking my dog, tossing the frisbee with my wife and drawing trees on big sheets of slightly toothy paper from the comfort of a camping chair,” he said. “I drew there to use up the dull days, but also to create simple drawings of nature that might inspire others.” Davis said there were some positives he saw which emerged out of the pandemic. “The post-apocalyptic malaise that drowned our city kind of opened our senses to other stuff,” he said. “In locked-down Melbourne, I was still able to order in the goat biryani from Dosa Hut or get a socially distanced delivery of books from the Sun Bookshop. “Of course, nobody fully misses those 262 days in lockdown, but I could handle a one-off day of surreal city serenity every now and then.” Another activity which helped Davis and about 400 other people through the lockdowns was his postcard project, which involved him drawing random pictures and cartoons on postcards and sending them to people from across the city, including Hoppers Crossing and Craigieburn.

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The Keilor Electric Off Road Car Association is featured in the book. Oslo Davis at work in his studio.

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He details his regular visits to the Victoria University pool in Footscray and his decision to enter an ocean swimming competition. “I stop a lot, maybe every two or three laps,” Davis said. “My breathing is terrible and I have no rhythm. “It’s painful but in a good way, like eating spicy biryani.” Davis hopes the book will act as a new perspective for Melburnians. “I guess the thing that I want this book to be is something that you don’t see or read,” he said. “It’s kind of a light-hearted teasing of Melbourne.” Davis said he aimed for the book to be a “bit of fun”. “We take ourselves far too seriously,” he said. “I think we’ve kind of forgotten how to make fun of ourselves.” ‘Oslo’s Melbourne’ is available at The Sun Bookshop in Yarraville and The Chestnut Tree Bookshop in West Footscray. Details: oslodavis.com

Footscray Park was a sanctuary for Davis during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Above: The former Moore Street Milkbar. Right: Davis sent about 400 postcards to people across Melbourne as part of a project during the city’s lockdown.

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“This was a really fun thing we did during lockdown,” he said. “It was kind of my way of spreading some silliness.” “It was a project to keep me busy.” What is evident in Davis’ drawings is despite viewing the city through cynical humour reminiscent of Larry David or Woody Allen, he still holds a lot of love for the city and its people. From writing about nude mannequins at Highpoint to a lone man driving his remote control car at the Keilor Electric Off Road Car Association, his drawings and writings breathe life into the static parts of the city, finding peace in the sporadic movement of things and people, as if seeing all things as in a constant state of movement. “Lifeless mannequins/Loiter nude out front Sportscraft/Plastic and awkward,” he writes in the style of a haiku. “Fully grown man fangs/His RC buggy. Tara’s/Home with the toddler.” One of Davis’ other loves exhibited in the book is his love for swimming.

Inset: The cover of ‘Oslo’s Melbourne’.

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Deer Park Lions Club Deer Park Lions Club is looking for new members. It holds dinner meetings on the first Wednesday of every month at the Deer Park Senior Citizens Club, 119 Station Road, Deer Park. ■ Michael, 0417 307 572

This week’s photographer’s picture is of Jamaican Food and Music Festival organiser Stick Mareebo. (Damjan Janevski) 310091

Deer Park Lions Christmas Activities It is with deep regret that due to circumstances not in their control that Deer Park Lions must cancel this year’s “Christmas Carols” held at Sasella Park, Deer Park. They hope to be back bigger-and-better in 2023. In the meantime they are selling traditional Lions’ International Christmas Cakes at $19 for a 1.5kg cake. ■ Michael, 0417 307 572.

Carols On The Lake Merry Christmas! You’re invited to the Brimbank Presbyterian Church Christmas Carols at Linear Park Taylors Lakes. It is on the corner of Chichester Drive and Panamuna Avenue at 6-8pm, Sunday December 18. ■ www.brimbank.church

Sunshine Community Brass Sunshine Community Brass is looking for trumpet and percussion players to join its vibrant band of musicians. With more than 90 years of history, the band rehearses at 45 Furlong Road, North Sunshine, on Tuesdays from 7.30pm. ■ Andrew, 0419 444 620

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History lesson at Kryal Castle By Liam McNally Kryal Castle played host to the Victorian Medieval Festival over the first weekend of December. The sunny weather beamed down on glinting knights, cavalry riders, crafters, wizards, jesters and traders. Within the castle walls guests were treated

to jousting shows, sword battles, plays, and falconry, while the medieval village offered market stalls, trebuchet and interactive activities like archery, axe throwing and potion-making. As the new year approaches, the weekend offered guests a truly unique opportunity to step back in time. Lilly and Backy exploring the castle grounds. (Pictures: Liam McNally) 311241_04

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Raptor flies in the face of rivals By Derek Ogden, Marque Motoring Driving the Ranger Raptor can give you a sore throat. Pull up, climb down and most likely someone will be standing there wanting you to fill them in on the workings of Ford’s super ute. There again, probably it was the sunset Sedona Orange duco of the test vehicle that had caught his or her eye. Generally, a long list of questions had to be answered before parting company with the onlooker of envious eye. Hence the driver’s dry throat. The last time this happened was years ago when a bunch of bikies bailed me up demanding info on the Mercedes-Benz SL 500 I was trying out. The 2023 dual cab Raptor lives up to its wild-world moniker representing the bird of prey in all its elusive power and engaging street presence, the latter emphasised by contrasting black wheels and signature grille, plus ‘RAPTOR’ decals on its flanks. The Ranger Raptor has been around for a while, four years to be exact, and like its predecessor, the latest generation, developed by the Australian design and engineering team with Ford Performance DNA, relies on Ford’s F-Series trucks for its pedigree. However, the newbie, with its own looks and more power, is streets ahead of the ‘old bird’. However, so is the price - $85,490, plus on-road costs, as opposed to $74,900, plus on-roads. To my mind, the MY23 Ranger Raptor carries off the extra ‘load’ well. Opposition includes Nissan’s Pro4-X Warrior and Toyota HiLux Rogue.

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and wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity. There’s a 12.4-inch configurable digital instrument cluster directly in front of the driver, while the Bang and Olufsen audio has its quirks operating the on-screen controls. The sound could be sharper too. Half a dozen factory-fitted ready-wired auxiliary switches are handily sited in the roof, while the door release is not so, being a horizontal lever hidden inside the door pull.

Safety The Ranger’s five-star ANCAP score cannot be extended to the Raptor because of differences in such things as engine size and ride height. However, the list of safety features includes autonomous emergency braking, adaptive cruise control with stop-and-go, traffic sign recognition, blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert, lane-departure warning and lane-keep assistance, automatic headlights and high-beam, 360-degree camera, front and rear parking sensors, tyre pressure monitoring, and intelligent speed limit assistance.

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Group 1 grand final field decided By Michael Howard The final strides of the Inter Dominion pacing heats flipped the script, with Petes Said So and I Cast No Shadow launching into contention and unseating unlucky Torrid Saint and Majestic Cruiser for places in Saturday’s group 1 grand final at Tabcorp Park Melton. It was a drama-filled scramble for points at Geelong last Saturday evening, but at the top end it was an Emma Stewart domination, the trainer sweeping the last night with Honolua Bay, Act Now and Mach Dan all delivering dynamic front-running performances. By contrast, key rivals Better Eclipse and Spirit Of St Louis disappointed – running 10th and 11th in their respective heats – and while they’d banked sufficient points on nights one and two to advance, there is still plenty to play out. Better Eclipse broke at the start of the opening night’s heats, finishing last but also placing him out of the draw and potentially hampering his final hopes. Spirit Of St Louis appeared well placed in the one-one, particularly coming off an extraordinary performance on night two, but he faded in the run to the line and finished 23 metres off the pace. Soon after stewards released word a post-race vet exam revealed he had recovered slowly and trainer Belinda McCarthy’s camp would conduct a blood test and an endoscopic exam before the final. But for now the spotlight deservedly shines on Stewart’s stable, with Saturday night’s heat winners also topping the series points. Honolua Bay completed a perfect series with an all-the-way win in the opener, with David Moran allowing Torrid Saint and Alta

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Orlando to battle early before sliding past the former to lead. As mentioned, key rival Better Eclipse’s race was run only moments after it started, and that was the most of the race’s drama. Honolua Bay had control and reduced it to a run to the line, getting home in a 54.5-second last half that was brisk enough to hold off the chasers in a pack finish. “He was good,” Moran told TrotsVision. “Clayton (Tonkin) and Emma have said he’s come through all the runs really good. He’s just getting stronger and stronger

Harness greatness to hit Melton Australasia’s greatest harness racing carnival reaches its crescendo in Melton on Saturday and entry to the greatest show on four legs and two wheels is free. The Inter Dominion has been a thrilling ride through three heat nights at Ballarat, Shepparton and Geelong, revealing elite fields of 12 to tackle the trotting and pacing championships. While the ID22 crowns, worth a collective $750,000, will be the night’s greatest lure, a momentous celebration will engulf Melton of racing, live music, great food and children’s activities. And after the greatest prizes in harness racing have been run and won the night will go out with a bang, with a fireworks’ display at 11.45pm. Gates will open at 5pm at the Ferris Road track and with the great night’s

racing to begin soon after. For those who can’t be on track, they can take all the fun in on free-to-air TV with the special, extended TrotsVision coverage to feature on Racing.com’s channel 78. Harness Racing Victoria interim chief executive Fiona Mellor said it would be a terrific night’s celebration of great racing and community fun both on track and via the live coverage. “It doesn’t get any bigger than the Inter Dominion; the build-up has been immense and the excitement at fever pitch, so it’s great that we are going to be able to celebrate the crowning of two champions to such a wide audience,” Mellor said. Details: ID22.com.au.

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with every start really. “The 2500 didn’t really bother him too much tonight, he did it pretty good. He does seem to be a better horse from behind, but he’s just started to switch on now.” Stewart also had a grip on the second and third heats, with Bruce and Val Edward’s Act Now continuing his outstanding front-running record with driver Jodi Quinlan and Mach Dan winning the last of the qualifiers for Mark Pitt and Geelong owners Danny and Jo Zavitsanos. After heats at Ballarat on November 26,

Shepparton on November 29 and Geelong at the weekend, the top 12 points-getters through the series will now take their place in Saturday night’s $500,000 Inter Dominion Pacing Championship Grand Final at Melton. ID22 pacing championships final standings: Finalists: Honolua Bay 48, Act Now 43, Mach Dan 43, Expensive Ego 37, Bundoran 33, Zeuss Bromac 30, Narutac Prince 29, Beyond Delight 29, Petes Said So 29, Better Eclipse 27, Spirit Of St Louis 26, I Cast No Shadow 25. Emergency: Torrid Saint 25.

Stewards’ hearing settles field for Inter Dominion Trotting grand final There was high drama at Geelong’s Beckley Park and across the weekend as key pieces to the Inter Dominion Trotting Championship grand final fell into place. It took a stewards’ hearing on Saturday night before the field of 12 for the $250,000 showdown on December 10 could be decided, but it all changed on Sunday when series favourite Bolt For Brilliance was ruled out due to injury. The Kiwi champion was withdrawn from the Tabcorp Park Melton decider due to the discovery of a pedal bone fracture after his run in Geelong. On Saturday night, connections of third-placed Sleepee waited through some nervous moments when Brittany Graham, driver of fifth-placed Majestic Harry, argued interference rounding the home turn, which threatened to cost the Alison Alford-trained trotter a spot in the final. Luckily for them the protest was dismissed and Sleepee – as well as Majestic Harry – progressed among the leading points-getters for the series. Sleepee only qualified for the feature on a countback ahead of emergency Swiss Miss and Anywhere Hugo. Bolt For Brilliance’s scratching then elevated Swiss Miss into the field and Anywhere Hugo to emergency. Just Believe’s front-running half-neck victory on Saturday night capped a flawless run through the heats for Myrniong trainer Jess Tubbs and driver Greg Sugars. “I probably didn’t want the race to be any further,” Sugar said. “He (Bolt For Brilliance) was wearing me down on the line and we know he’s obviously an outstanding horse. He was the most well credentialed horse coming into this series. “He’s a versatile horse so we don’t have to draw to lead to say we’re a winning chance, but it will certainly help.” Veteran trainer-driver John Justice won an

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Inter Dominion Pacing Championship grand final with Shakamaker in 2000 and gets a good look at the trotting version with Mufasa Metro. The former Kiwi led and held off a challenge from Brent Lilley’s star mare Queen Elida to win the second of the third-round heats at Beckley Park. It lifted him up the overall standings for an eventual fourth-placed finish behind Just Believe, Bolt For Brilliance and Queen Elida. “He’s a lovely little horse and he deserved to win a heat,” Justice said. “I thought for a minute there was going to be an upset - the mare stuck to her task well - but he doesn’t give up this horse.” There had been some question marks about Majestuoso’s place as a genuine contender in the grand final after only managing third placings in heats at Ballarat and Shepparton, but he made a real statement with a dominant triumph on Saturday night. The Andy Gath-trained multiple group 1 winner put in some rough strides during the score up, but got away well and eventually worked to the front. With a good trip at the head of affairs, he finished the 2570m journey in style and cleared out to win comfortably over Powderkeg and Sleepee. “He got out of the gate pretty good and done everything pretty good, so I’m looking forward to seeing how we go next week,” driver Kate Gath said.

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Elated Burnside players celebrate their first win History was made for Burnside Springs as it won its first Victorian Turf Cricket Association division 5 match. Burnside has been building into the season having made the switch from the North West Metropolitan Cricket Association in the off season. On Saturday, the side finally got to taste victory, beating Barkly Street Uniting. Not content with one win, Burnside backed it up the following day, beating Wyndhamvale. President Aaron Borg said it was a pretty rewarding weekend for the club. “It was an amazing weekend for us,” he said. “It was a little bit of a bummer being Saturday and Sunday matches that we couldn’t fully celebrate on the Saturday night. “But everyone got back to the rooms. Then to back it up, shows there’s so much belief in our system and what the coach has been doing right across the club.” Borg said they always knew it would take a bit of time to settle into the new competition. Having played on synthetic in the NWMCA, the move to turf was something different for a lot of players. “You have to learn the differences in decks and what comes with that,” he said. “The group has looked closely into their

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By Tara Murray Western United saved its best for last to come away with a stunning win against Adelaide United in the A-League Women’s competition on Sunday. United seemed destined for its first loss in the women’s competition, trailing 1-0 as the match entered six minutes of injury time. Chelise Dawber had put Adelaide in front early in the second half in the top of the table battle. The game got turned on its head when Sydney Cummings eqailised at the beginning of added time, her second goal in as many weeks. As the six minutes of injury time had come and past, play continued. It was enough for Emma Robers to hit a long bomb to give United the 2-1 win to remain on top with three wins from as many matches. United entered the match with a stable side, with only Kahli Johnson out from the previous match with a minor knee injury. Francesca Iermano came into the starting line up, while Natasha Dakic and Aimee Medwin were both included in the matchday squad for the first time. United had to make an early change with Stacey Papadopoulos falling heavily in the opening minutes of the game. She was carried from the ground and taken to hospital as a precaution. The club later said in a statement that she had sustained concussion and precautionary scans had come back clear. Adelaide began to control more of the possession in the first half but United defended stoutly to keep out their advances. It meant Medwin had her first taste of action early on. United grew further into the game as the half wore on and created two half chances when Jessica McDonald sent a tantalising ball into the area, and Medwin nearly stole a march on Adelaide’s defence soon after. Matildas’ star Chloe Logarzo came on at half-time for United and created an early opening for Hannah Keane who forced a sharp save from Adelaide’s goalkeeper. The game opened up at the beginning of the second half and it was a swift transition moment that gave Adelaide the lead. United continued to pile the pressure on in attack, but couldn’t find the back of the net. They turned up the pressure in the final 10 minutes. There was set to be six minutes of injury

them to 8-135. Mathew Sanders and Stephens took three wickets each. At 3-114 Burnside was cruising, but lost some late wickets. Burnside still did enough, finishing 7-136. Asher Kahn top scored with 60. Borg said it wasn’t ideal losing late wickets, with the group possibly thinking too much about potentially winning back-to-back wins. The win moves Burnside up to ninth spot. Borg said the next couple of weeks would give the side a true indication of where they sit. “We play second and third,” he said. “We will see where we are at and then can assess from there. “The boys are up and about after this weekend.” In other results, Melton South Royals beat Sunshine YCW on Saturday, before beating cross town rival Melton Centrals on Sunday. Centrals also lost their Saturday match, losing to East Coburg. In division 3, Caroline Springs lost both their matches, while in division 1, Sydenham-Hillside won both their matches.

threw it all there and see what happens and pinched it.” The win ensures Western United move to outright top of the league with three wins from three matches. United has its first bye of the season this weekend. Their next match is against Melbourne City on December 12.

Sydenham Hillside’s strong form continued with a win against Sunshine Heights in the opening round of the Victorian Turf Cricket Association T20 competition. Matches across a number of pools were played on Tuesday night, as the sides turned their attention to the shorter format. Teams play in a round robin competition in pools of three before a knock out stages of the competition. In the Smith group, Sydenham-Hillside started its T20 campaign with a good win against Sunshine Heights on Tuesday night. Coming off its first loss of the season in the regular Saturday competition, the Storm faced a Sunshine Heights team keen to kick start their season. The Heights batted first and made 4-137 from their overs. Mohsin Abbas top scored with 76 off 63 balls. It was all single wicket takers for the Storm. The Storm hit the winning runs with more than three overs remaining, finishing 3-139. Gayashan Weerasekara top scored with 49 not out. Caroline Springs is the other team in that pool and had a bye. Burnside Springs suffered a a first up loss to Sunbury on Wednesday night. Sunbury hosted Burnside Springs, with the Roar making 3-145 from its overs with Sajith Kalumpriya top scoring with 41 as all the batters got starts. Subhaan Mateen took two wickets for Burnside Springs. Burnside Springs never seemed likely, restricted to 7-92. Nathan Borg top scored with 25. Jackson Treweek took two wickets for Sunbury. Melton South Royals, the other team in that pool, had a bye. Sunshine United suffered a first up loss to Footscray United in the Taylor group. Other winners on the first night of play included Haig Fawkner and Point Cook.

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Lions to go back to basics after batting collapse Melton will go back to basics after a disappointing performance with the bat on Saturday in the Victorian Sub-District Cricket Association east-west. Facing Donvale, the Lions produced their worst batting performance of the season as they were bowled out for under 100. Coach Mitch Stephens said it was a bit of a disappointing performance. “A few of the guys got themselves out,” he said. “It’s being able to get support for Ben [MacRae] and JJ [Jason Hibbert] and getting the rest of the top six some time in the middle at the moment. “We’ll take a few things away from that and work really hard on the training track the next few weeks and get back to basics. Batting our overs out first and then putting a score on the board.” On Saturday, Donvale won the toss and decided to bat, going on to make 8-182 from its overs. Stephens said they need to build some more

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consistency with their bowling. “Our bowling has been strong at times, but we’re still giving away a boundary ball per over at some stages which is really disappointing,” he said. “Our spinners were able to control the run rate through the middle of the innings. Stephen

Wiig bowled at the death, one of our overseas players, and did really well.” Stephens said Wiig was starting to find his feet as part of the Lions side having come out from America. He said the younger players had really played a role in that. With a solid run chase ahead of them the Lions failed to fire a

shot, bowled out for just 90. Stephens said they had been changing around their batting line up a little bit to try and find the right combinations. “Conrad Farrugia has given us some energy at the top of the order and helped get him into the season,” he said. “We’re not looking to play around too much, we’re just fiddling with a couple of combinations that could work.” The Lions sit in 14th spot after seven rounds with one win. Stephens said the vibe of the group remains high despite a couple of tough weeks. “We have a spark about this group and believe there is a lot of talent in the group,” he said. “It’s about improving on what we need to work on and focusing on ourselves rather than overall points. “That’s what stage of our development we’re in.” The Lions this week face Mt Waverley at home.

Sports shorts Ballarat FL Bacchus Marsh has signed former AFL-listed player Luke Goetz for next year’s Ballarat Football League season. Goetz was taken in the 2015 rookie draft, but failed to play a game, but has played in the Victorian Football League with Footscray, Essendon and Carlton. The 24-year old is a 202cm ruckman, with the ability to go forward and make an impact in front of goal.

Ballarat NL Darley has received a massive boost with Rebecca Hicks recommitting for next year’s Ballarat Netball League season. Hicks joined the club early in the season and fitted in really well, finishing in the top three of the league best and fairest. Hicks proved to be one of the better shooters in the competition. Defender Matilda Elliot has also re-signed for next season.

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Melton grand final berth By Tara Murray Melton Thoroughbreds dream run has continued with the side through to the Basketball Victoria Country Basketball League north-west grand final. Having sides take to the court for the first time in the CBL competition, the Thoroughbreds men have been the standout side so far in their division. They are now one game from the perfect season, with only the Mildura Heat standing in their way in the grand final this weekend. Coach Mick McCallum said it was amazing just thinking about the season they’ve had. “It still hasn’t sunk in at the moment,” he said. “We’re just over the moon. “It was definitely the end goal to get to the grand final and we thought we could do it. We’re a team that could do it and we’ve shown that.” The Thoroughbreds won through to the grand final with a semi final win against the Bendigo Braves, winning 95-68. The game was all but over at quarter time, with the Thoroughbreds leading 30-8. McCallum said the start was something

they had been working towards. “It was our best quarter of the season,” he said. “And I think we still have more in them. “The last few weeks, the first five to 10 minutes have been average. To put one together from the start was really good and not having to play catch up.” McCallum said the guys’ defence was the key to the good start as they shut down the Braves with the offensive flowing from that. The momentum continued into the middle quarters, with the Thoroughbreds leading by 40 points at the last break. The Braves won the final quarter 27-14, but McCallum and the Thoroughbreds had already put the cue in the rake. “At the seven minute mark the whole starting five were on the bench,” he said. “Our bench guys got a good run in front of the home crowd.” Blake Allison top scored with 30 points, his second 30 point game in three matches. Allison along with Bok Bak have been nominated among the 10 finalists for the division’s all-star five team. The most valuable player normally comes from the finalists. McCallum said Allison had really stepped

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up his game in the back half of the season. He said he could easily claim the MVP award. “He has been unbelievable,” he said. “We go very deep and it takes the focus away from him at times. “We just want to win next week, personal achievements don’t matter compared to that.” The Thoroughbreds face Mildura Heat in the grand final in Bendigo. The two teams played each other in the final round of the regular season with the Thoroughbreds winning by two points. McCallum said they would review footage of the Heat’s semi final and then hit the training and work on what they need to work on.” After a few tough years on court for the Thoroughbreds men’s senior program in the Big V competition, McCallum said it was exciting for the whole club the success they’ve had. “Having that feeling at the stadium of having the kids back on court, everyone was up and about,” he said. “It’s been a long time since we’ve had that big a crowd at the stadium. It’s credit to the boys and all the hard work they’ve put in.”

Melton Thoroughbreds’ Jessica Kivimets and Trinity Steele along with the Bacchus Marsh Lions Jordan Wilson have been nominated for the Basketball Victoria Country Basketball League north-west awards. Ten players in each division have been nominated for the most valuable player award and all-star five team award. Kivimets in her debut season in the competition led the scoring for the Thoroughbreds, while Steele was third on the list. Wilson played a massive role for the Lions building on what she did last season.

BCA Darley had no trouble securing victory in the Ballarat Cricket Association on Saturday against East Ballarat. Having made 337 on day one of the match, the Lions bowled East Ballarat out for 179. Having made 158 with the bat, Dilan Chandima took 4-42 off 22 overs. The win cements the Lions spot at the top of the ladder with four wins, including an outright win, for its five competed matches. The Lions are four points clear of Mt Clear.

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Aintree, Kyneton game evenly poised on day one Aintree and Kyneton’s match is evenly poised in the Gisborne and District Cricket Association’s Johnstone Shield. With both teams sitting in the top four, the two-day match would give more of an indication of where both teams sit this season. Kyneton won the toss and elected to send Aintree in. After losing two early wickets, Aintree settled with all their middle order getting starts. Aintree was bowled out for 223 in the 56th over. Kapilmeet Singh Sandhu top scored with 53. Kyneton had to face seven overs at the end of the day. It lost a wicket without scoring and will resume at 1-18. A club record seventh wicket partnership has Eynesbury on top in its match against Romsey. The Eagles were at 6-135 and looking at a score below 200 before Heath Pritchard and Cameron Price came together.

The two put on 142 to help push the Eagles total to 7-282. Pritchard finished 78 at nearly a run a ball, Price made 70. In other matches in the Johnstone Shield, Kilmore made 4-322 against Gisborne, Bacchus Marsh is 1-29 in reply to Macedon’s 146 and Riddell is 0-5 in reply to Sunbury United’s 213. In the McIntyre Cup, there were plenty of runs on offer as players enjoyed warm conditions for the first time this season. Gisborne, made 9-273 against Wallan. Matthew Barake top scored 52 not out as seven batters reached at least 20. Romsey skipper Ben Way was at his best as he guided Romsey to 287 against Diggers Rest Bulla. Way made 124 off 203 balls hitting 10 fours and two sixes. Romsey was bowled out with three balls remaining. Indika Massalage took four wickets for the Burras.

Woodend made 234 against Bacchus Marsh, bowled out in the 67th over. Marcus Stewart top scored with 76 at the top of the order. Ryan Brown took five wickets for the Bulls. The Bulls will resume at 0-11. Sunbury Kangaroos are hoping to get their first win of the season against East Sunbury. The Kangaroos put on 226 on day one with Mace Green top scoring with 61. Sunbury United is in the box seat against Rupertswood after a couple of late wickets. The Bees made 239, with Rupo 2-4 in reply. In the Jensen Shield. St Anthonys needs a miracle against Hanging Rock. The Saints were bowled out for 114 with Marc Turner scoring 40, the only player to reach double figures. Hanging Rock finished the day at 1-91 in reply. Tara Murray

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Aaron Cadman and Toby Greene

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Sydney select Cadman By Tara Murray New Greater Western Sydney forward Aaron Cadman has never been to Sydney, but it’s a new challenge and experience he’s looking forward to. The Darley local was taken at pick one in the AFL draft on Monday night, as the Giants looked to add a key forward to their list. The Greater Western Victoria Rebels star said on Tuesday that it was all still sinking in. “I honestly don’t know how to feel,” he said. “So many emotions and so many thoughts running through my head, it’s super special … and I got to share it with all my friends and family.” Cadman went into the draft knowing that he was headed to the Giants, it was a matter whether he went pick one or two. After bursting onto the scene early this year, the Giants were the first club that spoke to Cadman about the possibility of reaching his football dream.

He said he had no hesitation about making the move interstate. “They told me last Saturday,” he said. “They came over, Adam Kingsley and the recruiting team. “They kind of just said do you want to know or not, [I was like] don’t tell me at the start. “[I] finally gave in and please tell me, they let me know they were going to pick me, it was kind of up in the air whether they were going to pick me with pick one or two. “The idea of a new beginning and starting fresh and meeting new people excites me.” Cadman said he knows that there will be pressure on him being the number one draft pick, but he plans to use that as motivation. “I think it’s going to make me a better player,” he said. “Round one that is a goal of mine. I want to play really early, obviously I have a long way to go, a lot of improvement and put a bit of weight on in the gym. “If I can put in the work, [I’ll] hopefully be

set for round one.” Cadman will move up to Sydney soon and will live with Toby Greene in the early days. The two met on draft night, with Cadman saying Greene was the best bloke ever in the heat of the moment. “I can’t wait to crack into it and learn as much as I can off him, he’s got a really good footy brain and I can’t wait to pick it.” Behind Cadman is the Darley community. A group of Cadman’s dad’s mates were in the pub waiting for them on draft night to celebrate. He’s the latest Darley product to be drafted. Heath Scotland, Brett Bewley and Zak Butters are among Darley players to be drafted. “It’s massive for Darley Footy Club,” Cadman said. “They’ve been supporting me the whole way through, they’ve been huge for my development from a young age. “I can’t thank them enough.”

The Ballarat Football Netball League officially has a 13th club. The league announced on Monday that the Woady Yaloak Football Netball Club had been admitted as an affiliated club of the league. After a period of four years planning and support, Woady Yaloak is the 13th club member of the league and will formally compete in the junior competition from 2023 onwards. The club has had junior sides in the competition the last couple of years, but the club was not affiliated with the competition. With support from Golden Plains Shire, AFL Victoria and the league, the addition of the club will continue to cater for the growth of junior football and netball across the region. It’s expected that Woady Yaloak will meet the needs of families in the region around Smythesdale and Haddon towards the Ballarat West growth corridor, especially with a growth in numbers after COVID-19. The club will field four football and two netball teams in their inaugural season. BFNL chair Adrian Bettio welcomed the news that the club would be affliated with the league. “It’s fantastic to have Woady Yaloak formally a member of the league after a lot of work to get to this point,” he said. “Congratulations to Adam [Liversage] and Mark [Ashmore] and all the volunteers and families that will be part of the league moving forward.” The junior competition, which includes Bacchus Marsh and Darley, will kick off on April 16 with 10 clubs across 10 age groups. The club thanked the league on its social media, saying the committee was so thrilled to finally have formal recognition as a BFNL club. A recent come and try day had more than 130 footballers and netballer turn up, with a number or parents and volunteers putting their hands up to help. “Thank you to the organisers of today as well, without people like you these days can’t come together. 2023 is looking bright.”

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Eagles on the hunt for a playing assistant coach Yarraville Seddon Eagles women’s coach Peter Lazzaro has big plans for the side for next year’s Western Region Football League division 1 season. Lazzaro is on the hunt for a playing assistant coach to help the side further develop. A paid position, the successful candidate will help out and take charge with drills at training, get involved in team selection and player development, as well as assist in coaching on game day. Lazzaro said the club prides itself on having a great team culture, something that the new playing assistant will become accustomed to very quickly. “The girls that come to are club are welcomed with open arms, then the majority of the time stay on to become our long-term players,” he said. “We’re a very inclusive club and one that’s incredibly supportive.” The successful applicant for the assistant coaching role, will have the opportunity to develop their skills further and be part of a succession plan, eventually taking over as senior women’s coach. “Their input is certainly welcomed in the plan for next season,” Lazzaro said. Lazzaro said it’s a great opportunity for anyone wanting to expand a career in the sport. He said based on their recruitment so far, the next season is shaping up to be one of their best yet. The Eagles finished fith this year in division 1. “We’ve recruited some good players, we just need that playing assistant now and with our

goal to make finals, we’re heading in the right direction to achieve that,” Lazzaro said. The supportive environment extends from coaches, support staff to teammates as Lazzaro explains the team is always involved in social activities, just recently getting back from a team trip to Bali. “Support is a bit of everything we do, we’re trying to develop the girls individually and develop the team as a whole,” he said. The team has continued to build since forming in 2019 with Lazzaro confident they’re ever so close to seizing success in the finals. For further information regarding the playing assistant coach role contact Chloe Lazzaro on 0433 010 172 or email lazzarochloe@gmail.com. Holly McGuinness

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