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Puppy pride bounds back Puppy pride is back for another year of colourful fun at Kyneton Botanic Gardens on Sunday, March 26. The event, which is run by Sunbury and Cobaw Community Health, will start with a group dog walk and end with food and market stalls, activities and competitions. All dogs are invited to come down with the LGBTIQA+ community, friends, family and allies celebrating their beloved pets while soaking up the atmosphere. Sunbury and Cobaw Community Health’s Belinda Brain said dogs are a great way to improve fitness, reduce stress and provide company. “From reducing stress to improving our fitness, dogs can also increase our social interaction and of course provide companionship,” Ms Brain said. “The love we get from our pets is unwavering and for many of us our fur babies are both our greatest passion and ultimate unifiers.” The dog walk will begin at 11am from Kyneton Mechanics Institute and end at the gardens, with the stalls and activities running from noon to 2.30pm. Details: puppy.pride@scchc.org.au or 5421 1666.

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A 700-lot development in Gisborne has been rejected by Macedon Ranges council, but could yet be approved by the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT). Councillors unanimously voted to knock back the development at 89 Ross Watt Road during a council meeting on Thursday, March 9. But the decision about whether to grant a permit for the development ultimately rests with VCAT, with the tribunal to consider the application during a hearing later this month.

Council rejected the application because it felt the development plan was an unacceptable response to the provisions surrounding the environment and landscape of the area. Other concerns include appropriateness of lot sizes, traffic considerations, subdivision layout, landscape considerations, open space provision and design, cultural heritage considerations and native vegetation impact. According to a council report, the plan proposes a residential estate made up of about 769 lots, as well as a convenience centre, childcare centre and various open spaces. Residents addressed a September 2022

council meeting to voice their opposition to the development, with one resident, Samantha Izzard telling the meeting she was concerned about traffic impacts and proposed block sizes. Speaking at last week’s council meeting, Councillor Anne Moore said council needed to create a “soft interface between townships,” and this development did not suit the area. “It’s out of character for the area, it does not represent how the existing area sits,” she said. “The amount of angst in our community this has brought about is beyond belief. “I do hope that VCAT actually take a good hard look at this and think, maybe this isn’t

right, because of the visibility of it.” Cr Dominic Bonanno said he wanted to remind council and the community that the property is a general residential zone, however he did not think the development was appropriate. “In my view [this development] wasn’t appropriate, which is why I’ve supported this, this motion and the community,” he said. “There’s too many unanswered questions for me and I do hope the member for VCAT does take that into consideration around infrastructure, in particular, the future needs of Gisborne and a potential Western link as well.”

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Women crack the code By Zoe Moffatt Macedon Ranges council celebrated International Women’s Day in front of a packed Kyneton Town Hall on Wednesday, March 8. The event brought together women of all ages and backgrounds to celebrate the day and learn about this year’s theme: Cracking the code. Last year’s Melburnian of the Year, Antoinette Braybrook, was the keynote speaker and spoke about her take on International Women’s Day. She said 2023 was the year to “crack the code for Aboriginal women’s safety”. Ms Braybrook said the first time Australia celebrated IWD in 1928 Aboriginal women and men were not recognised as Australian citizens. “Aboriginal women had no rights, no basic rights, no human rights.” Ms Braybrook went on to speak about the racism and bullying she received growing up in a town where her family was the only Aboriginal family. “[We were] made to feel ashamed of who we were,” she said. After leaving school at 15 years old, Ms Braybrook went on to study law at Deakin University as a mature aged student and now advocates for the rights of Aboriginal women. “It’s personal, it’s our life and it begins the day we are born.” Ms Braybrook, a Kuku Yulanji woman, is the chief executive of Djirra and co-chair of the Change the Record Campaign. She said there are many things individuals can do to be an ally for Aboriginal women. These include challenging racism and violence, learning about Australia and its

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history, following and amplifying Aboriginal women’s voices on social media ad learning about their stories, she said. “Amplify the voices of Aboriginal women. Learn about our lives, our work, our causes. Listen to Aboriginal women,” she said. “Walk with us, not in front of us.”

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Applications are now open for the second round of the state government’s women leading locally program, which seeks to build gender equality on local government councils by 2025. The program aims to help more women become leaders in their community by providing training and mentoring to boost their chances of being elected as local councillors. Applications are open to women living in council areas where women were most under-represented at the October 2020 local government elections. Hume council was identified as a one of 32 priority local government areas, alongside the Whittlesea council to support its return to an elected council in 2024. YMCA Victoria youth voice manager and Hume resident Emily Greco began the program in 2022. “Before this program, the idea of running for local council was daunting and it seemed like an exclusive club where people spoke a different language,” she said. “This training has broken down a lot of those barriers and taught me that anyone with a passion for their local community has a right to run for council.” Applications for round two of program are open until Friday, April 14. Details: www.localgovernment.vic. gov.au.

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Council chief executive Bernie O’Sullivan also spoke at the event and the role men can play in supporting women. “The role men have is to advocate and be an ally, he said. “[It is] a critical piece in the gender equality puzzle.”

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A Sunbury State Emergency Service (SES) volunteer was celebrated on International Women’s Day for her work providing rescue training tailored for women. Angela Lane, a five-year VICSES volunteer, received a chief executive award in February for creating the Women In Rescue event. Ms Lane created the event after attending a Road Crash Rescue forum, where she was the only female. “I almost didn’t go, it was meant to be a workshop for trainers, and I had just recently been accredited,” Ms Lane said. “Being the only female wasn’t so bad, especially as everyone else had to share a twin room [and] I got my own.” This experience inspired Ms Lane to set up an event for female volunteers where they could learn specialised training techniques, and receive mentoring. “The [Road Crash Rescue] training weekend was great, and very inclusive, but I wanted to tip the balance back the other way so the women in my unit could have a similar experience,” she said. Women In Rescue is a training event which provides women with the opportunity to build on their rescue skills and get hands-on experience with equipment. Since its creation the initiative has expanded to all parts of the state, with last year’s event running across multiple sites, to help retain and recruit more female volunteers, SESVIC said. “It’s about building relationships and confidence, but mostly it’s just fun to do,” Ms Lane said. “You visit with other units, meet your peers, and have fun while learning you can do something you didn’t know you could, or to

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build on your skills.” Ms Lane joined VICSES Sunbury as a volunteer five years ago, having never picked up a chainsaw, or tied a complex knot. “I was never introduced to tools so I’m learning that from scratch, whereas someone who used them in their childhood would have that innate knowledge,” she said. “So I was competing with a confidence issue, but the only way to get better is to risk stuffing up, find a way to fix it, and let that be okay.” While Women in Rescue works to tailor training for women, Ms Lane said the event is not just for women. “Male trainers and assessors can teach a wider range of techniques and be involved with a large-scale training event, so this is a great opportunity.” On Sunday, March 5, Ms Lane was also celebrated for her work during the 2019-20 bushfires by receiving a National Emergency Medal .

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Hume grant helps sporting win By Zoe Moffatt Local fighter, Lacie Gleeson, 13, travelled overseas twice for taekwondo competitions in 2022 with the help of Hume council sports grants. Lacie, who trains with Halls Taekwondo in Tullamarine, said the grant was helpful to travel internationally and compete. “[The grant] was so helpful, anything counts. Going international definitely isn’t cheap,”she said. “The two international fights [I competed in last year] cost $22,000.” Lacie was awarded the $750 grant for her

trip to the Cadet World Championships in Sofia, Bulgaria, where she won her first international fight. “My highlight was when I won my first international fight … it was really exciting,” Lacie said. “When I was in the marshalling area I was sitting on the chair and I had no idea what to expect, I was so nervous. “It was overwhelming walking out, everyone [was] cheering [and there was] a huge crowd at home watching on YouTube.” After that competition, Lacie travelled to Amsterdam where she competed in the Dutch Championships and won bronze.

Simone Gleeson, Lacie’s mother, said she was able to generate a world ranking after these fights, and is currently ranked number 1 in Australia. This year Lacie is hoping to qualify for her second world championships, which will be held in Bosnia later this year. “I’m really looking forward to selections for the world champs in Bosnia,” she said. “I’d love to go back to my second world championships.”

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Students gearing up for next Ride2School Day Willowbank Primary School pupils will ride, scoot or walk to school next week to mark National Ride2School Day. Willowbank learning specialist Claire Davis said riding to school builds confidence and road awareness. “It’s so important to get the kids out and about and embrace the Macedon Ranges and build their confidence,” she said. Parents are also encouraged to walk the route with their children beforehand so they are familiar with the location and the terrain. “Ride the route together so your child is familiar with the inclines, surface and has the confidence to ride the route,” Ms Davis said. “Remember, children can ride on the footpath, but ensure their bikes are safe, have a bell and they have the correct safety gear before riding”. Ms Davis said they are expecting a strong turnout, with about 80 kids riding or scooting to school last year. “Last year, in our first year … I would say about 90 per cent of the kids rode or scootered to school,” she said. Ride2School Day is on Friday, March 24. Zoe Moffatt Willowbank Primary School pupils Charlie, Sophie, Summer and Harry. (Damjan Janevski) 322213_03

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Cummins said a spike in applications were recieved due to the floods last year. “This year, we had a record number of applicants, which highlights the importance of this funding in assisting clubs, volunteers and communities,” he said. Applications for the next round of grants will open on October 16. Details: https://www. cricketvictoria.com.au/citipower-canteengrant/

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Malmsbury Cricket Club has been awarded a $5000 grant to repair extensive damage caused by flooding last October. Cricket Victoria announced Tuesday, February 28 that Malmsbury Cricket Club was one of 12 Victorian clubs to receive the CitiPower grant, totalling $56,000. Malmsbury club secretary Matt Cox said the money means a lot to the club, which is struggling to rebuild its clubhouse after the floods. “We lost everything [in the floods],” Mr Cox said. “We currently have no clubhouse and lost all the contents of the clubhouse. “We are basically starting as a new club, we have the members, but not the clubhouse.” Mr Cox said they need the clubhouse back on its feet to be able to hold social events at the ground. “[The social aspect] is why we all play local cricket, for the laughs and chat afterwards.” Looking to the future, Mr Cox said members are hoping to do more fundraising to continue to rebuild the club, but the $5000 is a great kickstart. “The local community [has been] excellent,” he said, adding the Flood Relief Appeal in January was a great success to help raise funds for the club. Cricket Victoria chief executive Nick

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YouTuber embraces the unique A new YouTube show is giving those living with autism and neurodiversity a voice as Jena Carr discovered.

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new YouTube show is looking to inspire inclusion and remove negativity surrounding people living with autism. Darcy Gaynor created the YouTube talk show series Unique Equality for people on the autism spectrum and the neurodiverse community to have a platform to share their stories. “I did a pilot with myself, just to introduce the show and what it was going to be about and examine up my life and I want others to express theirs as well,” he said.

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“It took me time to embrace the individuality, and that’s why I do this stuff because there are people out there that might grow up with this. “I want neurotypical people to treat us like equals, get respect and just look at us like we matter and stop looking at us like we don’t matter.” Darcy said he has battled with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), neurodiversity (a difference in the human brain and cognition) and cystic fibrosis from a young age. “Cystic fibrosis impacts on the lungs and digestion system,” he said. “I was born with it, so I’ve got to take enzymes before I eat anything except for fruits, and I do a lot of exercises to get me going. “I used to have masks growing up because I coughed a lot when I was younger, and

growing up at school, I struggled to fit in a bit. “I had seven operations and had to take tablets. I also had constant pain in the back and kept coughing out. “I used to have speech and language problems, so I said the wrong things or lost track of listening. “It took me time to find the right people, and sometimes I have trouble reading people’s emotions, whether they’re being sincere or if they’re mocking. “I started to get more intelligent, focused, confident, improve my social life and my learning.” Darcy said he took regular acting classes and helped out as a teacher’s assistant during the studio’s adult classes. “With my students and me, we’ve been through a lot in our lives,” he said. “We thought we might express it with everyone else and try to help people get back on track, get equality out of it, and find what makes us unique in our own way, which we’re all different. “I thought it would be a good idea for a talk show, trying to change people’s lives and help those struggling to get back on track.” Darcy said he was initially nervous about being the show’s presenter but eventually got used to being in the role. “I felt nervous at the start, it took me a few takes to do the pilot and it took me two days to find the right one to do,” he said. “It’s a really good experience. I get to direct and everything. “I just hope people watch the show and get inspired.” Darcy said he hoped the show would remove some harsh stereotypes associated with the autism and disabled community. “It’s been a positive experience for myself and hopefully my wonderful guests and those who have viewed the videos,” he said.

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“It’s about inspiring neurotypical people to treat the neurodiverse people like equals and encourage them to embrace their capabilities. “We should be out there and treated as normal, have good access to opportunities, and break down the physical and stereotypical barriers. “I think people should be treated like equals and not be excluded.” Darcy said he was still deciding whether he would do a season two of the show but had some guest ideas in mind encase the show continued. “I just want to see you know how it goes.

I had a few people in mind I might ask,” he said. “I got some people I know who are on the spectrum, a councillor who is, and a friend who is. “I did also join a community group called the My Story project (a group that allows people with lived disability experience to share their stories) which is full of people that are on the spectrum, and I think I have them in mind if they’re interested.” Darcy said he was also an aspiring actor and has had roles as an extra in television shows and movies Nitram, Wentworth, Liars and a Sports Bet advertisement that he sourced through his talent agency Real People. “I’m trying to make a career through my acting because I’ve been here (Screenactors) for eight years learning,” he said. “I’m an artist as well, I get my artwork out there, and I’m a writer. “I draw every night at home. I like to draw illustrations for my books, and sometimes I draw cartoons that I make up.” Darcy said he wanted to thank guests Kara Stephenson, Nicholas Walsh, Maree McGlynn, Luke Ryan, Kate Law, and Lochie Campbell, who agreed to appear in his weekly videos. He said his main goal behind the show was to help channel inner peace within others. “We’re all human,” he said. “I want to remind people to stay strong and to keep putting themselves out there. “Do some meditation or find something to take your mind off what is affecting you. “It teaches us that we’re all different and it depends on our personalities, not our appearance. “I’ve learned that we’re all unique in our own ways.” People can watch Unique Equality free on YouTube or check out Darcy’s artwork on Instagram at darcygaynor18 or Facebook at FineLinesD.G.

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Kyneton crash turned fatal Police are investigating a two car collision in Kyneton on January 14 that has turned fatal, killing a 75 year old Kyneton man. Police allege the vehicle fled from them at speed, crashing into the vehicle the Kyneton man was driving. The driver of the other vehicle, a 38 year old Heidelberg West man, has had his charges upgraded to dangerous driving causing death.

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Binjamin is a tidy name Over 40 community groups in Hume came together earlier this month to clean up the municipality. Hume major Joseph Haweil said the dedication of these community groups did not go unnoticed. On Sunday, March 5, community groups organised several clean up events across Hume, followed by a free barbecue at Town Hall Broadmeadows to acknowledge their support. Hume council also launched its waste mascot with a naming competition and a $250 gift card to the person who submitted the winning name. “Thanks to everyone who entered the mascot naming competition on our social media channels. We had such a good time reading

through all your great mascot names,” Cr Haweil said. “After counting the votes, we can announce that the waste mascot’s name is Binjamin.” Council said in the last year it has spent $4.3 million removing illegally dumped rubbish from the community. It will continue to focus on this illegal dumping with resources committed to education in the community. “We are committed to educating Hume residents about their waste disposal options and you’ll see our messages around Hume on billboards, in cinema ads, social media posts and at events like yesterday,” Cr Haweil said.

Hanging Rock craft market Hanging Rock craft market is back for another year on Saturday, March 18, with almost 100 stalls. The market will run from 9am to 2pm with local and regional stalls selling take away food, home grown produce and handmade products including; artwork, clothing, metalwork sculptures and more. Details: office@craftmarkets.com.au or https://www.craftmarkets.com.au/ hanging-rock

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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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Salesian College prepares students for a bright future At Salesian College Sunbury, staff pride themselves on preparing students for the future. Motivated by Salesian charism, staff provide quality education and promote the school values of community, learning, excellence and faith, both in the classroom and in everyday life. Staff and students are inspired by the example of Saint John Bosco (Don Bosco), the founder of the Salesians, who taught with ‘Reason, Religion and Loving Kindness’. In In 2023, the college is proud to celebrate 100 years of Salesian presence in Australia. An essential characteristic of Don Bosco’s approach was his passion for the formation of young people as both ‘Good Christians and Honest Citizens’. At Salesian College Sunbury staff are committed to perpetuating this vision, encouraging and empowering young people to strive in all aspects of life for the purpose of making a difference in the world. Students are encouraged to have a voice in all aspects of their learning, and the college’s broad range of subjects allows them to be challenged and to open their minds to the potential in their future. Staff believe that, given the opportunity and right environment, every student can strive for success. The college recognises that each student is unique in their educational needs and academic abilities, and is committed to embracing innovative ways of teaching and learning to support the entire student population. The passionate teachers work to challenge the norm and find reimagined approaches to teaching through technology, while exploring new ideas and concepts around wellbeing, motivation, and learning, to ensure that each student has the best opportunity to strive for excellence and to prepare for success in school and life. The college is committed to providing an

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New partnership for volunteers By Matthew Sims Australian Multicultural Community Services (AMCS) is entering a new phase of its journey to support volunteers driving better community health and wellbeing in the western region of Melbourne, announcing a new partnership with Volunteer West. Volunteer West is a leader in inclusive volunteering practices and a dedicated volunteer resource centre, with a focus on inclusive volunteering experiences to support personal well-being and community resilience.

With a head office in Maidstone, AMCS is a not-for-profit charity with 40 years of experience in supporting people in multicultural communities through a number of services, including home care for seniors, volunteering, social engagement, adult education and employment pathways. AMCS chief executive Elizabeth Drozd said AMCS is proud to welcome Volunteer West into the organisation. “We look forward to continuing their considerable legacy of volunteer engagement and volunteering best practice,” she said.

“I would like to personally thank the staff, volunteers and board of Volunteer West and acknowledge the impact that their services and programs have had on communities in the western suburbs to date. “The impact of volunteers on the community cannot be overstated.” AMCS chairperson Russell Howard said the partnership will result in positive outcomes for all parties. “In our efforts to provide care and support for those in the community, we are delighted that Volunteer West have recognised our

commitment as we look to expand on their substantial impact to date,” he said. “I have no doubt that the knowledge and experience of the Volunteer West team will work to strengthen our volunteering practices.” Volunteer West board president Roland Selvanayagam said “The board unanimously decided that joining Australian Multicultural Community Services would be the best synergistic option for Volunteer West going forward, to continue on a shared path and to open up new opportunities to help the community”.

Hard work and kinship Goonawarra Aged Care resident Eunice Jefferis turned 100 years old Tuesday, with her daughter citing hard work and love as her secret for ageing. Eunice , born March 7, 1923, celebrated her 100th birthday surrounded by family, friends and festive balloons. Her daughter Margaret McDonald-Kerr said Eunice had a hard life, but loves her family and is always there to lend a helping hand. “I think she just loves her family, she looks after others and loves her family,” she said. “She’s always been very good at helping others … she’s there to babysit or cook or do anything.” Her specialities were her sponges, scones and roast dinners, her daughter said. Eunice is also known for love of dancing, and received belle of the ball on a few occasions. “She loves dancing, she used to do a lot of

ballroom dancing, a lot of country dances,” Margaret said. “Probably hard work [is her secret to ageing] … she had a hard life.” Eunice’s husband died in 1949 and she did housework to supplement her widow’s pension. “She’s not a drinker or a smoker, I mean an occasional sip of something but it has to be sweet,” Margaret said. “Almost cordial.” Eunice received a letter from King Charles, which was read to her at her party. Zoe Moffatt

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Big future for tiny golden chick An adorable, critically endangered chick is taking its first wobbly steps at Werribee Open Range Zoo, marking a significant milestone in threatened species conservation. The newly hatched plains-wanderer chick, affectionately referred to by the zoo’s threatened species keepers as a “pompom on stilts”, weighs just five grams at hatching and is one of the rarest birds in the world with only 1000 remaining in the wild. Werribee Open Range Zoo natives life sciences manager Yvette Pauligk said the golden-spotted chick with exceptionally long legs is thriving in the zoo’s conservation space while being closely observed by threatened species keepers working to save the species from extinction. “The chick is progressing really well and is absolutely beautiful, it looks like a pom-pom on stilts as their legs are already adult-size when they’re born,” Ms Pauligk said. “This little one is extremely valuable to the plains-wanderer breeding program and is a candidate to be released into the wild in the future.” In evolutionary terms, plains-wanderers are genetically distinct from any other species on the planet and are the last family on their evolutionary line. Werribee Open Range Zoo has successfully bred a total of 38 plains-wanderers since the zoo’s threatened species centre opened in 2017. While plains-wanderers are typically born in clutches of four or five eggs, this miracle-chick

Six-day-old plain-wanderers chick. (Werribee Open Range Zoo)

is the only one that hatched in January. Ms Pauligk said threatened species conservation work is an ever-evolving field and the team is taking the opportunity to learn from the new chick.

“Things don’t always go to plan in threatened species conservation and there’s still so much we’re learning about this quirky bird species. This chick is so precious precisely because it helps us to better understand how best to breed

plains-wanderers,“ she said. The fluffy Australian-native chick is growing more independent each day and beginning to move away from its father who is tasked with protecting his offspring in their first few weeks of life. “The dad’s responsibility is to keep that little chick warm for the first three weeks, but now the chick is starting to become more confident and explore on its own, which are positive behaviours that we’re thrilled to see,” Ms Pauligk said. The plains-wanderer was once widespread throughout the grasslands of Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria and South Australia. Habitat destruction, impacts from over grazing, introduced predators, and extreme weather events resulted in the species’ population plummeting 85 per cent during the past 20 years, driving them to the brink of extinction. Today, they live in two remaining strongholds in Victoria’s Northern Plains and the New South Wales Riverina. Ms Pauligk said Werribee Open Range Zoo’s breeding programs and wild release trials are two of many important conservation techniques helping to re-establish a self-sufficient and thriving wild plains-wanderer population. “It’s essential that we and other organisations around Australia breed these birds to have an insurance population in case something happens in the wild, such as the recent floods we had in Victoria. But it’s also important that we do have a healthy population of birds that we can release into the wild when those conditions are right,“ Ms Pauligk said. The plains-wanderer is one of 27 Australian priority threatened species that Zoos Victoria is committed to saving from extinction. Every visit to Werribee Open Range Zoo contributes to this fighting extinction work.

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FROM THE ARCHIVES Star Weekly looks back through the pages of our predecessors

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Cr Penny Dunn at last week’s Gisborne Shire Council meeting was outspoken and critical of the way in which the Council had made a decision to introduce corporate management.

The State Ombudsman has been asked to investigate the role of public servants in the 1995 sacking of former Gisborne council chief executive Mr Terry Larkins.

There is new hope koalas in Macedon Ranges may not be under threat of extinction.

Australian sporting shooters, led vocally by Olympian Russell Mark, are quick to distance themselves from the furor surrounding shooting tragedies in the United States, writes Nick Toscano.

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR WANT YOUR EVENT LISTED? Community Calendar is made available free of charge to not-for-profit organisations to keep the public informed of special events and activities. Send item details to Star Weekly Community Calendar, Corner Thomsons Road and Keilor Park Drive, Keilor Park, 3042, or email to westeditorial@starweekly.com.au by 9am Wednesday the week prior to publication

Repair Cafe Sunbury The Repair Cafe Sunbury is back for 2023. Head along for a cuppa and some skill sharing on how to repair broken household items, preventing landfill and promoting kindness. Starting Saturday, March 18, the cafe will run every third Saturday of the month. 10am to 12.30pm at the Sunbury Neighbourhood House. 531 Elizabeth Drive, Sunbury.

Bulla Garden Club The Bulla Garden Club is meeting on Monday, March 20, at 10am at the Old Shire Offices. Go along and join a small group of happy gardeners. 10am at the corner of Green Street and Bulla Road, Bulla. ■ Heather, 0417 510 558

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Music and Singalong Bring your instrument or your voice to a social group for adults. Songs with lyrics and chords can be viewed on the big screen, all skill sets welcome. Wednesdays, 9am-noon, at Sunbury Neighbourhood House, 531 Elizabeth Drive, Sunbury. ■ www.sunburyhouse.com.au

Local camera club Are you into photography, just starting out or fully fledged professional? The Macedon Ranges Photographic Society is your local camera club for friendship, photographic outings, workshops, guest presenters, competitions and more. Come along to a meeting on the first Tuesday of the month, followed by the next Monday. Doors open at 7pm, meeting starts at 7.30pm. Dromkeen 1012 Kilmore Road, Riddells Creek. ■ www.macedon-ranges-photography.org.au

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

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

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, 3.30- 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. It’s at 51-53 Evans Street, Sunbury.

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. ■ 0491 174 550, or email rebecca.lees@scchc.org.au

HarmoniX Vocal Company Get involved with an all-male, auditioned singing group happening on Thursday, 7- 9.30pm 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

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

Jacksons Creek Combined Probus

Family History and Heritage Society

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 in cabins and caravans. ■ Doug, 5428 3317, or Teresa, 9746 3402

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

Ladies probus 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

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

Chill Out Sunbury

Sunbury Ladies Probus Club

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

The Sunbury Ladies Probus Club meets at 9.30am on the fourth Wednesday of each month at the Sunbury Football Social Club rooms. The friendly group of women enjoy outings, film mornings, speakers and presenters, as well as special events like holidays and bus trips. New members are warmly welcomed. ■ Pat, 0433 789 754, or Sylvia, 0417 170 142

Craft and conversation

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

Come have a chat Delve into deeper topics and enjoy intriguing conversations by joining the Table 8 Discussion Group. The key theme

Sunbury Combined Probus Club The Sunbury Combined Probus Club meets every fourth Thursday of the month at the Sunbury Football Social Club at 10am. ■ Carmel , 0416 477 271

Toastmasters Sunbury & Macedon Ranges Toastmasters helps its members develop their public speaking, communication and leadership skills. The group meets on the first and third Tuesday of each month, from 7.20-9.30pm, at the Sunbury Senior

Citizens Hall. ■ vpm-4185@toastmastersclubs.org

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

Sunbury Seniors Sunbury Seniors meet on Mondays and Fridays at 8 O’Shanassy Street, Sunbury, from 10am-3pm. A variety of activities are offered – indoor bowls, cards, snooker, guest speakers, day excursions, subsidised lunches or just a cup of coffee and a chat. If you’re 55 or older and would like to make some new friends. ■ 0434 400 754

Probus Club Of Sunbury Join the Probus Club of Sunbury on the first Wednesday of the month at the Sunbury Football club at 9.30am. It’s a friendly men’s group open to all retired and semi-retired men. Enjoy morning tea and a guest speaker. Visitors and new members are welcome with a number of great events held each month. ■ Greg, 0417 593 035

Sunfest 2023 Sunfest is back on for 2023 on March 18 and 19. Everyone is invited to the two day festival which will feature market and food stalls, carnival rides, grand street parade, battle of the school choirs, a colour run and fireworks. ■ https://www.facebook.com/sunfest. sunbury/

Autumn Pie & Tart Trail Macedon Ranges Autumn Pie & Tart Trail will be taking place across the region from April 1– April 30. Including delicious pies and tarts from over 30 venues, the trail is the perfect scenic adventure for every foodie. There is a pie and tart passport to fill and giveaways to enter, including a $960 getaway. ■ https://www.visitmacedonranges.com/ events/pie-tart-trail/

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PUZZLES To solve a Sudoku puzzle, every number from 1 to 9 must appear in: each of the nine vertical columns, each of the nine horizontal rows and each of the nine 3 x 3 boxes. Remember, no number can occur more than once in any row, column or box.

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Forester follows well worn trail By Derek Ogden, Marque Motoring The Subaru Forester came to life in1997 as a bare-bones, no-nonsense cross-over vehicle ready to take on the likes of the Toyota RAV4 and Suzuki Grand Vitara. Using the Impreza platform, but built in the style of a station wagon, with a taller stance, higher hip-point seating and all-wheel drive, over the years it has gained in size, sophistication and popularity, becoming a top seller. Indeed, Subaru recently celebrated 300,000 Forester sales in Australia. A late addition to the small SUV segment a quarter of a century ago, the Forester, along the way, has boasted some of the Japanese automobile manufacturer’s most advanced driving aids and safety systems. It still does. The subject of some minor design upgrades in 2022, the MY23 range opens at $37,890, plus on-road costs for the 2.5i petrol and peaks with the Hybrid S at $49,340. Price increases range from $1900 to $2150, which Subaru Australia claims are due to production and logistic costs. The MY23 model stays much the same except for minor specification changes, with the high-spec Forester 2.5i Sport, 2.5i-S (the test vehicle) and Hybrid S all getting an auto-dimming rear-view mirror as standard. The outgoing Dark Blue Pearl exterior paint option has been replaced by Sapphire Blue Pearl. All Forester variants now include Lane Centring Function, Lane Departure Prevention and Autonomous Emergency Steering, designed to avoid frontal collisions, lane drifting and low speed impacts. It can ‘lock on’ to vehicles directly in front and, when used together with Adaptive Cruise Control, can slow, stop and accelerate to maintain a safe driving distance. It also recognises pedestrians, motorcycles and cyclists within its field of vision. Depending on conditions, the Pre-Collision Braking System can help to minimise impact and damage. If the speed is less than 30 km/h, the car can be brought to a complete stop before impact. Then there’s the Driver Monitoring System that uses a camera to monitor the driver for signs of fatigue or distraction and warns them

AT A GLANCE MODEL RANGE Forester 2.5i: $37,890 Forester 2.5i-L: $40,290 Forester 2.5i Premium: $43,090

if it detects that the driver is not focused or keeping eyes on the road ahead. It also features advanced temperature adjustment, allowing the driver to have complete control of the temperature through simple hand gestures.

Interior The Forester is a spacious five-seater with the 2.5i-S perches clad in quality leather upholstery. Seating height and a good expanse of glass all round make for good visibility. Twin cup holders are centred between driver and front seat passenger. A large comfortable armrest is home to a storage area with USB ports. Door pockets are generous.

Infotainment The MY23 model has maintained a full house of information displaying fixtures and fittings of former Foresters. With three sets of screens, it does veer on the side of overcapitalisation. Main centre of infotainment focuses on a centre-dash mounted 8-inch screen with wired Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity, integrated satellite navigation, and AM / FM / DAB+ radio, the last from an eight-speaker harman / kardon sound system.

Engines / transmissions The MY23 non-hybrid models are powered by the same naturally aspirated 2.5-litre horizontally opposed four-cylinder engine putting out 136 kW peak power and 239 Nm of torque.

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ANCAP awarded the Subaru Forester a five-star safety score in 2019, with the latest list of standard safety equipment on all models including autonomous emergency braking and steering, blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, lane-departure warning, lane-keep assist, lane centring and adaptive cruise control. As mentioned above, all but the base 2.5i come standard with a facial recognition camera to detect driver drowsiness or distraction, as well as rear autonomous emergency braking.

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Driving Fire up the engine and the cabin is filled with the signature sound of the 2.5 Subaru horizontally opposed unit – some might find it intrusive – Boxer fans not so. There’s no mistaking the note through the whole rev range, with responsive action to the accelerator pedal. All Foresters run on 91RON regular unleaded fuel, with non-hybrid combined consumption of 7.4 litres per 100 kilometres. The test car recorded 11.9 litres per 100 kilometres in the daily city commute and 6.1 litres per 100 kilometres when cut free on the open road. All-wheel drive has the Forester steady and reliable on bitumen business, while ventilated discs all round maintain a high level of

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efficiency when called on in spirited driving. Off road going can be tamed by X-Mode, a system that has two modes – Snow / Dirt and Deep Snow / Mud – each yielding improved grip and traction in low-speed and slippery conditions, and gear selection to suit the terrain. The 220 mm of ground clearance puts the Forester up with more hardened 4x4s, tackling low-range off-roading without worries for driver or passengers. Braked towing is rated at 1800 kg.

Summary Subaru Australia claims 97 per cent of Foresters sold in the past 10 years are still on the road today, so that says a lot about the pedigree of the vehicle. The addition of hybrid technology, plus the promise of turbo power, are bound to keep Forester to the forefront of responsible driving.

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Plenty of talent to pull on boots for the Cannons The Calder Cannons have a spread of talent across the ages for the Coates Talent League girl’s season. The Cannons released their list ahead of their season kicking off on April 1, with a mix of 16, 17 and 18-year-olds. There are also two 19-year-olds on the list. Cannons coach Ross Smith said it was good to see some familiar faces back on the list along with some new ones. “The 16s get better and better every year with more girls playing Australian rules,” he said. ”We’ve got some new girls in the 17s and a few in the 18 bracket. It’s always nice to see girls who have been in the system and missed out and come back. “There’s a couple of fresh faces across the board.” Smith, who coached both the boys and girls teams the last couple of seasons, said it was

Amy Gaylor (second from right) is one of watch this season for the Calder Cannons. (AFL Photos/ Morgan Hancock)

more enjoyable focusing on just one program. “I haven’t done either job justice the last couple of years,” he said. “We had one coach

doing the two under-18s, two under-16s and metro, it was diluting everything.” The Cannons future’s side had three matches in the coming weeks, before their season is done. The futures players will train all season, with some to get opportunities in the under-18 throughout the season. Smith said they had some high expectations of some of the girls in this season’s squad. The Cannons have two players in the initial Vic Metro squad in Amy Gaylor and Kylah Forbes. Smith said Gaylor is a phenomenal inside mid who has developed her outside game and is really professional. Forbes, who is still 17, has an enormous kick. Kayley Kavanagh, who comes from a basketball background, is another player to watch according to Smith.

Burras hungry for more

Tara Murray

Sports shorts Weekend sport Due to Monday’s public holiday, this publication is on early deadlines and went to print before the weekend. This means no weekend sport was able to be covered in this edition. For all the latest cricket and bowls finals news, head to our website, www.starweekly. com.au

By Tara Murray The motivation remains high for Diggers Rest in the Riddell District Football League. After another strong season last year which resulted in a grand final appearance for the seniors and premiership for the reserves, the Burras aren’t shying away from wanting more success. Coach Jamie Lobb said they were ready for the season to start, with the pre-season starting to drag on. “We’ve got some good numbers on the track,” he said. “Things are shaping up nicely. “We’ve got a couple of new boys, which will keep the other boys on their toes. “We’re not planning on making the numbers. If we don’t win it, we see it as a failure.” Lobb said there had been a bit of turnover in the squad in the off season, but with their new signings they believed they had filled all the gaps they needed to. The Burras added Jake Brown and Josh Flower, who were playing in the Essendon District Football League. Melton premiership winning trio Mark Orr, Jaycob and Lachlan Hickey have also come across. Lachlan kicked 19 goals last season, while Jaycob was named in the best eight times. Lobb said they had targeted a ruckman in their off season recruiting to help strengthen that area. “One area we felt at times cost us last year was the ruck,” he said. “We managed to get Orry and the other two Melton guys still wanted to play together. They’re close mates with others at the club. “Sean Egan will miss some games with work, while we’ve still got Matthew Krul and we got Hayden Davis from Melton midway through last season. “Krully keeps getting thrown in there, we can now keep him forward.” Lachlan Donaldson is the big confirmed out for the Burras, while Lobb said he was unsure whether he would play or not. After coming back to training on Australia Day, Lobb said the group had come back well and were running some decent times. After not fielding an under-19s team last season, the Burras are struggling for numbers. Lobb said they would have to make a call on whether they have a team or not soon, but were still seeking players. The Burras will start their season on April 15 against Woodend-Hesket. Lobb said they were keen to get out there. “Woodend has been the talk of the off season,” he said. “They would have played Riddell on Good Friday, so we will get a bit of a look at them first.” Things have been going on in the background at Diggers Rest as upgrades

Sarah Grunden has come back to the Cannons after stepping away after doing the pre-season last year. Amy Trindale, Ava Gerada, Maddison Albrecht, Stephanie Mitchell are others of the 17-years-old, who have showed a lot. Smith said they had a couple of really good 16-year-olds, who are in their best under-18 teams. Chloe Baker-West had a really strong under-16 Vic Metro carnival last year, while Jade McClay is another to watch. The Coates Talent League season kicks off on March 18. The Cannons first match though isn’t until April 1 against the Sandringham Dragons. The Cannons boys side starts their season on March 26 against the Gold Coast Suns.

RDFL East Sunbury is the Riddell District Netball League’s newest club. The league announced that the Thunder’s netball club would field junior sides in the RDNL this season. Competition grading is scheduled for March 19

EDFL The Sunbury Kangaroos women’s side has suffered a setback with the departure of two key players ahead of this year’s Essendon District Football League division 1 season. Team of year defender and club best and fairest winner Olivia Cairo and midfielder Olivia Dewar have both put in clearances to join premier division club Strathmore. The Kangaroos are still looking for more players for the upcoming season.

VFL Former Essendon rookie Tom Wallis is back at the Bombers having signed for this year’s Victorian Football League season. Wallis, the son of two-time premiership player Dean Wallis, returns to the club having moved back from Western Australia. Former Western Bulldogs defender Brad Lynch has also signed with the side after training with the Bombers AFL side while trialling during the supplemental selection period.

AFLW Essendon has signed North Melbourne defender Brooke Brown during the AFLW’s priority signing period. Brown, who played 24 games for the Kangaroos, is a former basketballer, touch rugby players and track and field athlete. AFLW list and recruiting manager Georgia Harvey said Brown is a rebounding defender who has great game sense and athletic ability, which will make her a key asset for them and their defensive structure.

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ready by the end of April. He said the new club rooms weren’t set to be ready until midway through the season.

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Bromley excited to coach the Hawks this season Newly named Woodend-Hesket women’s coach Colin Bromley is excited for the Riddell District Football League season to get underway. The Hawks announced Bromley as their inaugural coach last week and the passionate female football supporter excited to take on the role. “I’m really excited,” he said. “I coached the under-19s last year and coached them to a premiership which was good. “I was looking at being more of an assistant coach and we were hoping to have a female coach, but weren’t able to turn that around in the short period. “I then put my hand up to do it again.” Bromley said they had about 16 girls so far, with several of the club’s under-18s set to double up and play in both age groups. He said they were looking to get flyers done

to try and attract senior players of all ages to come and join the club. “At one stage it didn’t look like we were going to get numbers up last year for both junior teams,” he said. “They waited until the last minute to see if their friends were going to play and the word got around and they jumped in.” Bromley’s daughter Lily, who coached the under-15s last season, will coach the Hawks under-18 team and play in the women’s side. Both Lily and her sister Alice have been really passionate about getting everything the female program needs, including going to committee meetings. Bromley said Alice might play some senior football as well. Bromley said he was hoping having a women’s side was only the beginning of senior female football at Woodend-Hesket.

Woodend-Hesket is further growing their female program. (Supplied)

“I see this as a stepping stone towards many more women’s teams to come in the future,” he said.

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“There’s still a bit of stigma around female football. The AFLW is getting more media, which is really good.” Bromley said this season was a bit of an unknown, but a challenge they were looking forward to. Melton, Mt Alexander, Kyneton and Romsey are going to have teams this season, while Lancefield and Macedon had put inquires out. “We want to get the ball rolling and it’s starting to get exciting,” he said. “I can’t wait for the season to kick off and see where we fit.” Anyone interested in playing can contact the club. Training is Monday and Wednesdays, 6.30pm-8pm. D e t a i l s : ht t p s : //w w w. f a c e b o ok .c om / woodendhesketfnc. Tara Murray

Tigers on the improve

By Tara Murray Sunbury Jets have added more depth to their squad for this year’s Big V women’s state championship season. The Jets made finals last season, but their depth was tested on several occasions, including in finals, with injuries. New coach Simon Nicholson said the season had come around quickly. “I’m reasonably happy with how we are looking,” he said. “It hasn’t been the smoothest pre-season with injuries and what not, but hopefully we’ll be ready for round one.” The Jets won’t be at full strength in round one, with a couple of players out injured and their second import not set to arrive to about round four. Nicole Cameron hurt her knee and will miss the first half of the season, with Ida Andersson will miss the first couple of weeks after not coming up as soon as they would have liked after an off season procedure. Nicholson said they think that they have the depth to cover those early absences. “We have a bigger squad this year,” he said. “We have a bit more depth, which late in the season and early on, will be important. We think we will have a really competitive team on court.” Five players from last season’s squad have returned this season. Nicholson said some of their new signings will be familiar to those at Sunbury. “We’ve got back some girls who were junior players at the Jets previously,” he said. “We’ve also got a couple of girls from the NBL1 competition. “One big thing we wanted to do was have as many Sunbury juniors as possible. To bring back four girls who played in the VJBL [Victorian Junior Basketball League] I’m really proud to see them back in the Jets uniform.” Nicholson said they had taken their time adding a second import to make sure they had the right person to fit in with the rest of the squad. He said they believe they have found someone to fill the need they wanted. The Jets start their season on March 19 against the McKinnon Cougars. Nicholson said they were expecting it to be an interesting season. “There’s a lot of unknown,” he said. “There’s eight teams and only one has the same coach as last season, which is Wyndham. “There’s two new teams in the competition stepping up. There’s a lot of unknown. We’re ready to start the season and see where we are at. The Jets men’s side starts their season on

Emily Ellis is back this season for the Jets. (Basketball Victoria)

March 19 as well, taking on the Blackburn Vikings. Nicholson said elsewhere at the Jets things were going well. He said their junior program continued

to go from strength to strength with a lot of programs pretty much at capacity. He said it just reinforces their calls for more courts in Sunbury to meet the growing demand.

Things are looking positive on the track for Lancefield ahead of the Riddell District Football League season. Having put in a lot of hard work behind the scenes the last couple of seasons, the work has continued under new coach Tim Bannan. Bannan said things had been going well, but they wouldn’t know where they sit until the season starts. “Everyone has been training hard,” he said. “We’ve got good numbers which makes it easier. The feedback from the players it’s an improvement on last season. “We need to have numbers at training. We need the depth and the numbers for the twos. They’ve been training at a high standard.” Bannan said they had been able to add in some experienced players to help support the young guys. He said they had been lucky with a couple of players falling into their laps. “Zach Webb has played a lot in the Sunraysia region,” he said. “He moved to Kilmore and was driving through the town. He stumbled across us and he’s a Tigers supporter and he wanted to play in a Tigers jumper. “He’s played a lot of football.” Callan Randell is another experienced player to join the club. Joel Regan, who Bannan coached at Leitchville Gunbower last season, also joins the club and will take on a bit of a mentoring role. At the other end, the Tigers have added some more young talent. Riley O’Meara has put in a clearance to return to the club. Jack Radford has crossed from Riddell as has Lachie Giles. Both were coached by Bannan at Riddell. Bannan said they were confident they were on the right track. “We’re hoping for improvement,” he said. “It’s been a tough few years and we know it won’t happen overnight, but we’re heading in the right direction. “Speaking to others, the guys need a bit more consistency. That comes with fitness and more game time and more rotations.” Tara Murray

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FREECALL 1800 503 225

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Talk to Denise Sniegowski Bellbrook Gardens Lifestyle Consultant 168 Underbank Boulevard, Bacchus Marsh